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The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
NEW BUILDING A HoTHoUsE.
Steam Heat Is Turned On, De-B e
Successful Efforts of the Sa-

II that place is any hotter than this.
then me 70 reform-risht away. quick
remarked a clerk in the District Build
ing yesterday morning. Nobody who
happened 10 be there at that tine blamed
him, either for the temperature seemed
about 12o at least
Poor Old Sol caught all the abuse for II.
when in reality he was only the smaller
part OF the cause. The truth was that
the steam heat in the building was turned
on for the first time. in order to test the
system
Think Of it, Young Mercury at nigh
the century mark. and a bundle Of artf-
fetal heat besides.
But Supt- J. n Ward. Of the building
was relentless. and declared that the test
was one Of CONSTITUTIONAL necessity" He
was sOrry that II could not have been
carried out when the clerks were awav.
but the test required seventeen hours
and everybody must suffer for the one
day.
Judging from the appearance and side
remarks Of the wilted clerks, the system
is a perfect success. If the trick OF YES
terday can be repeated next winter. the
District Building may be turned into a
winter resort. and have it on Palm Beach
at that
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
WIN Support the Ticket.
BIG sWINDIE IS UNCOVERED.
Chicago Police Claim They Have
Leader of the Gang

Chicago. July Z2-Aftsr hearing charges
that a gigantic swindle plot. by which a
gang cleared at least S1.00.oo. was in
operation the grand jury to-day voted
indictments against J. A French
The evidence submitted charged that
fraud was committed by the sale OF
worthless mining stock. The many VIC
tim il was said. included wealthy busi-
ness -aeR and banks. French. who. the
police say. has been the leader Of the
band, is the son Of a prominent minister
II New Orleans. and comes from one OF
best families OF that city
French had eluded capture in every big
city Of the country, until arrested in Chi
cago. He has been identified by many
alleged victims. and IS wanted in az least
a dozen cities Scores Of arrests in DIFF
ferent cities are planned. and the police
declare that one OF she biggest swindIes
ever chronicled will come TO light
French asserts that his father is one OF
the most prominent ministers in New
Orleans. and that the family was wealthy.
He refused TO give his true name.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
COY. HUGHES NAY RUN AGAIN
Has Not Yet Decided Whether He
Likes the GOvernorship..
VIII Open Campaign for Republican
Party in Ohio on September 3.
Works Hard at Home.

saranac Inn, y. Y. July Gov.
Charles E. Hughes is expected very
shortly TO make known his position re-
6arding a denomination.
The governor has been receiving many
letters from various sections Of the state
with regard 10 his willingness to accept
q denomination Il is understood that he
has been giving the matter careful con
sideration.
The governor said to-day that he has
planned 10 go 20 Youngstown. Ohio, on
September 3. He IS to open the Repub-
lican national campaign in that State.
The governor has had fitted I'D in his
cottage two rooms. which he uses exclu-
sively for Official business. Here. with
his secretary, Robert H. Fuller. and the
governors confidential stenographer. Ben
Smith. the executive business Of the State
IS being transacted
The governor present plans are to re-
main here until about August Is. He has
received many requests TO speak at coun-
ty fairs, and he intends TO accept some
Of these invitations. speaking at several
fairs after he leaves Saranac Inn.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
AMBITION RUINS HOME.
Wife of Historian Bancroft'S Nephew
l. sued for Divorce

san Francisco. July Much surprise
was expressed here to-day by the an
nouncement that a secret divorce is soon
10 be granted 10 William B. Bancroft
nephew OF the California historian. from
Genevieve Cox Bancroft.
The Bancrofys were married in 1s75. and
have seven children They lived happily
together until ls5f. when Mrs Bancroft.
Who had an ambition 20 become a writer.
suddenly Left home and went abroad for
literary training She never developed
literary skill. hut she ruined her home
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

Quebec. July Pit was a royal well
come indeed that greeted the Prince of
Wales on reaching Quebec to-day
The weather ushered in torrentiaI rains
last night. which continued until long AZ
] ter daylight this morning. but four or ave
J hours before the princes arrival the
clouds rolled away and the afternoon was
| perfect Five days and a third was the
time taken by the IndomitabIe in crossing
the Atlantic. and her officers say that
I she Is likely on her return trip 10 break
/ the trans-Atlantic voyage. She was de
/ layed somewhat this morning by fog. and
entered port about 80 instead Of ,
O'Clock.
Led by the citadel guns all the ships in
port saluted the royal carrier. and as she
passed the New Hampshire coming 10 her
anchorage. close by. the American officers
and men loudly cheersd the royal visitor.
the band playing God Save the King"
Thousands Of people thronged the
Citadel the GIacis. Dunerin Terrace. the
Grand Battery. and all the river front.
as well as all the streets leading from
the Kings wharf 10 the Citadel through
(which his royal hlghness had 10 pass
Greeted by Earl Grey.
Shortly after O'Clock the prince. amid
the booming Of the IndomitabIe-s big
guns and the saIutes Of the other ships.
stepped on beard his launch and was
brought ashore. He was greeted By Earl
Grey. Earl Roberts. Archbishop Begin.
Lieut. Gov Jette. Earl Dudley. the Duke
Of Norfolk. and Sir WHfrid Laurier.
Aftsr formal greetings had been ex-
changed Sir yufrid presented the address
OF the parliament and people OF Canada.
recalling the historic grandeur Of Que
bees past The prince, in replying. re-
ferTed 10 the proved fidelity OF French
Canadians 20 the crown. declaring him
self much touched by the sympathetlc
words Of The address. and expressed his
regret that his present visit could not be
extended beyond Quebec
Carriages were then entered. ana
through streets lined o. both sides by
troops. having behind them thousands OF
cheering citizens and visitors. an impos-
ing procession wended its way 10 the cit
adeI
ships Brilliantly Illuminated
Tonight all the war ships in the har- Z
Dor were brilliantly Illuminated. 20 the I
accompaninent OF a lively thunderstorm I
There was a state dinner at the Citadel
BY Earl Grey. al which the guests com /
prised the prince. Vice President Fair 4
banks all the admiraIs and superior /
naval and military officers. Earl Roberts. .
Duke Of Norfolk. and Earl Dudley
Vice President Fairbanks was received .
with special honors to-day. Guards Of 4
honor were drawn up both at the railway 4
station al Lewis. where he arrived by 4
train. and al the landing place in Que 4
bee, 20 which he was conveyed by the 4
pinnace Of the New Hampshire.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
CASTRO EXPELS A MINISTER
Representative of the NetherIand.
at Caracas Given His Passports-


Caracas. Venezuela. July q via Po--
Of Spain. Trinidad. July 22-PresI5eo-
Castro has expelled J. H de Reus The
minister resident Of the Netherlands fron
Venezuela The minister's passports
were sent 70 him by Senor Paul the
Venezuelan minister Of foreign affairs
With them Senor Paul wrote a letter
IN which he said:
In view Of the opinions expressed N
your published letter Of April g. President
Castro. who is entrusted with the auar-
Gianship OF the national decorum de-
clares that you are Incompetent 10 serve
as q friendly medium in the relations bA-
tween this government and the Neither
lands Consequently he sends you vour
passports, that you may leave Ven
ezUela."
Sen0r Paul has sent another Letter +o
the foreign minister Of the Netherlands
in which he says. in this connection.
This Indispensable measure affac-s
only II de Reus. Il will not alter fbz
existing friendly relations between vs--
ezuela and the Netherlands Venez7,sl.
desires 10 cultivate these relations but
through another Intermediary. a din1o-
mat who would be a messenger Of friend
ship and harmony"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
MAIDEN KIDNAPS
And MARRIBS BOY
Takes Lad to Ohio Gretna
Green i'll an Auto.
GROOM IS MUCH SURPRISED
Ethel English. Fifteen year old
Daughter of Brownsville CPa1 Ply
Sician. Invites Sweetheart to Take
Ride in Touring Car-Gets Him
TO Youngstown, and WEEDS Him.

Brownsville. Pa. July 2-Ethel Eng
iish. the hfteen-yesr-old daughter Of Dr.
John English. Of Redstone township. yes
terday afternoon married Claude Breck-
inridge. the seventeen-year-old son OF q
Brownsville policeman
EJhe- took her fathers touring car and
drove TO a store where Claude was
weighing sugar The youngsters fed 10
SteUbenville. Ohio. about seventy-fve
miles. where a license was refused them
the magistrate saying that he would not
perform the marriage ceremony for any
girl whose dresses didn't reach 10 her
shoe tops
Nothing daunted. Ethel and Claude
climbed into the machine and vhirled TO
Youngstown, Ohio. where they were mar
RED They returned home this morning.
Groom Is surprised.
II is understood from The employers OF
young Breckinridge that he had no in
king Of the intentions OF Miss English
to marry him when he consented 10 take
a ride around the block in her father
automobile. and the young husband con
fesses that IL was not until they were
several miles in the country that she told
him that he was 20 be married as soon as
she could get him over the line into
Ohio.
The pair had been child lovers since
pinafore days
Dr. English, on finding his automobile
and daughter both gone. suspected an
elopement and thinking the pair would
head for Cumberland. Nd. had the police
waiting there 10 arrest them. but the
pair had gone west.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

Hot Springs. Va. July 22.-AIr. Taft left
here al S;l5 O'Clock tonight for oyster
Bay. where he VIII confer with the Presl-
dent in regard TO his speech Of accept
ance.
Mr- Taft was accompanied by his secre-
tary, Fred Carpenter. and Representative
Herbert Parsons, who came here this
morning and talked with Mr.. Taft most
Of the Gay-
Mr. TAFT VIII arrive in New York at
Twenty-thlrd street ferry at about l
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. He VIII be
met there by a government automobile
from sasanore Hm and viii continue 10
Oyster Bay in the machine.
Il VIII be close 20 . O'Clock when Mr..
Taft gets down 10 business with NIr.
Roosevelt and 1t Is likely that he VIII
remain over night at Sycamore Hin
The only thing that may compel him 10
return TO New York tomorrow night is
the necessity OK making some Corrections
IN the proof sheets of his speech.
The candidate viii leave New York for
Cincinnati over the New York Central
at $50 O'Clock Friday afternoon Some
New York Republican leaders may meet
him at the Hotel Manhattan on Friday.
Parsons Invited.
Representative Parsons was invited BY
M Taft 20 attend the harmony meeting
here Two weeks ago. but was not able 20
accept he said he had come to-day 10
talk over the situation IN New York State.
M Taft also went over his speech OF
acceptance with Parsons.
M Parsons was asked after the con-
ference II there. Is anything IN the talk
that he would Ike 70 get the g1berna-
toriEI nomination or succeed Pfarr in the
Senate.
I an not candidate for either place
said he All I want IS 20 be reelected
president Of the New York County Repub-
hcan committee. and TO be sent back 10
the House Of representatives,
Mr. Parsons could not say whether
Hughes would run again or not He
added 1t viii probably depend upon the
sentiment Of the people Of the State
whsther OF not Mr. Hughes runs again
AIr- Hughes has been an excellent gov
ernor- I think his anti-race track legis-
lation would lose him some votes and
win him some. too"
Hughes 20 Open Campaign
Mr. Parsons thought that Bryan.s
pledge 10 make Democratic campaign
contributions public OF October Is was
mere denagogy-
M Taft said to-day that Gov. Hughes I
has accepted the invitation 10 open the
campaign in Ohio at Youngstown. on I
September 3 Mr.. Taft viii not attend !
the Youngstown meeting Senator For 4
aker, il is said, VIII not be there and 1
the indications are that his supporters 4
are preparing 10 make trouble over the
omission OF his name from the list Of .
speakers
Some more Virginia Republicans
dropped In at Hot Springs to-day to lend
their voices to the general demand that
Mr. Taft receive a delegation represent
ing the entire State here some dav in
August The candidate VIII undoubtedly
consent 70 meet the state delegation
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
INDIAN EDITOR FINED.
Nationalist Leader Guilty Of Incit
ing Natives to Rebel

Bombay. July 22.-Tlek. the nationalist
leader, whose trial for sedition occupied
several days. has been found guilty and
sentenced TO transportation for six years
and 10 pay a fine Of $500 rupees.
The charge was based on articles an
pearing in the KesarL q Poonah weekly
newspaper. Of which Tick was the editor.
melting the natives to rebellion and to
use bombs.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

Harrisburg, Pa. July Through their
State committee the Democrats OF Penn
sylvaaia to-day repudiated the action OF
the Denver convention so far as It related
10 the party affairs in this state.
By practically unanimous vote the con-
nittee adopted resolutions declaring that
Col GUffey. and not James Kerr. IS the
regularly elected national committeeman
and the real leader OF the Pennsylvania.
Democracy.
The resolutions also denounce IN seeth-
ing terms the Illegal and un-Democratic''
action Of the Denver convention in throw
ing out duly-elected Pennsylvania dele
gates and depriving this State OF repre-
sentation on the important convention
committees.
Senator George n Dinel,ng. a firm
friend OF GUney. was reelected state
chairman by acclamation-
Demonstrates GuTey's Strength.
The action to-day is the strongest dem
onstration ever given ot the strength OF
the Gu1ey leadership. as among the sew
enty-six members present there were not
over halt a dozen out-and-o1t ant.-Gus-
feyites. and only three OF these offered %
speak The prepOnderance OF Guney
sentiment was 50 strong that the Bran
leaguers had given Up hope Of making
any inTOads on the regular Democrats
organization. and they VIII hencefo-th
confne their efforts 10 setting up rival
organizations in various Counties
The resolutions declare that by the
decision OF the temporary chairman oS
said convention. by which he referred %
the committee on credentials the right OF
the appointees OF the Pennsylvania dele
CATION 10 participate in the deliberations
OF the Platform committee and the com
mittee on rules and organization and
other committees. The State OF Per1svI-
vania- with thirty-foUr Presidential eIsc-
tors AID nearly oue-half million Demo
cratic voters. was excluded from all del.5-
eratIve work Of the convention"
Sees Danger TO States
The resolutions denounce as Illegal
and un-DeuocraJic the action OF the Gre
dentials committee in unsesting the eight
members OF the Philadelphia delegarior.-' 20
and add We aver that the injustice per
petrated upon Pe1nsylvania established d
precedent which IN the future may Be
used TO subvert the political sovereignty
Of all the other States
VIII support the Ticket.
The clause on Col Gufey and the na-
uonaI c0mmiJreemanship is as follows
We assert as our belief, that the only
cause for such action was the pre-ar-
ranged determination 10 oust from the
Democratic National Committee the
Hon James NJ Gufey. who had been
legally elected as national commitceemaa
by a vote Of y out Of 6S delegates from
Pennsylvania, and which election made
him and still makes aim the duly author
ized head OF the Pennsylvania state
Democracy
The committee pledged the Peunsylvsnia
Democracy 10 support the national ticket
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
BELGIAN PLOTTERS HELD.
Arrested Persons Suspected of Plan
ming TO Kill King Leopold.

Brussels, July 22-The Journal de
Bruxelles, which announced yesterday
that the Belgian authorities were much
exercised over a rumor OF a plot 10 as
sassinate King Leopold. says today that
following an investigation the police have
arrested a number Of person who are
suspected Of completely in the scheme
\ wholesale crusade against anarchists
and persons suspected Of having rela-
ticns with anarchists has been started.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
TAFT EN- ROUTE
To OYSTER BAY
Quits Hot Springs to Show
Speech to President.
PARSONS GOES ALONG
OhiOan May Spend Night at
Sycamore Hill.
PARSONS GOES ALONG

Member Of Congress Denies He IL a
Candidate for PIatt's Place in the
Senate or for the GOvernOrshiP of
New EOrk-Says Hughes May Run
Again-Candidase Announces that
Hughes VIII Open Ohio Campaign.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
QUEBEC HONORS
ENGLISH PRINCE
A Royal Welcome TO King
Edwards Son.
SHIPS SOUND A SALUTE
American Battle Ships Foremost
in the Greeting.

New HRmpshire's Guns Among the
First TO Boom Out TidinEs TO
Waiting ThrOngs-Yice President
Fairbanks Received with Special
Guests at Tercentenary Event.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
CONFIRM GUFFEY;
TURN DOWN KERR
Pennsylvania Democrats De-
nOUnce Action.
THE COMMITTEE SPEAKS
Says Half Million Voters Were
Excluded from Rights.

Throwing Out Philadelphia DeIeEa-
tiOH Called Injustice that May BE
Precedent for Course in Future
that VIII ~subvert Political Sow
ereisHty of the states"-But Ma
tiOnaI Ticket Is Accepted.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District OF Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Fair to
day and tomorrow; light, varia-
bic winds.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
CoI. Viz Tnimproved.

Madison. Wis. July Z-CoL William
F Villas. who suffered a cerebral hemor-
rhage Monday. Is still unconscious. and
there is little apparent change in his con-
dition- Dr. Frank Billings. Of Chicago.
has been called in consultation.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
Wool Manufacturer Elect.

Boston, July 22--The National Assocfa-
tion Of Wool Manufacturers has elected
the following officers: President William
Whitman. Of Boston; vice presidents. 7 d
Harden. OF Philadelphia: William W.
Wood, OF Boston. and Frederick S. Clark.
OF North BiIlerica. secretary-treasurer
John Bruce Mcpherson. Of Boston.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
PEARY TRAVELS FAST.
Arctic Explorer on His Way I,
Greenland Now.

Greenland Now
New York. July 22.-Commander Peary
IS making rapid progress on his way
north IN his ship Roosevelt.
a member Of the Arctic Club received
to-day from the explorer this dispatch.
Hawkes. Harbor, by way Of Venison
Island and Cape Ray. Newfoundland
July I-Leaving for Greenland I D. m.
to-day All well Good weather.
"PEART"
Hawkes. Harbor is on the coast Of
Labrador, about so miles south Of Green
land and the last Labrador port on the
voyage north Peary must be peggfnr
along pretty steadily, as only two davs
before he was az Battle Harbor. 7o-+
about 80 miles south. al the head Of the
Straits OF Belle Isle.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
YEGGMEN AT BAY
ARE SURROUNDED
Eight Persons Shot BY Trio
of Bandits.
ONE PASSERBY IS KILLED
Boston the Scene Of Wild western
style Of Gun PIay-HIen Who shoot
Up saloon Escape and Are Chased
Into GrHVeyar 10 Get
Away, but Are Driven Back

Boston. July Three members OF q
gang Of yeggmen which shot up a sa-
loon in Jamaica Plain. killing one man
and woundiug TWO. were coruered tonight
In Forest Hill Cemetery By 450 policemen
and citizens.
The yeggmen fred on their pursuers
and wounded eight persons. one Of them
woman
The yeggs showed they were mere
biuudering butchers with the gun. and
hit their victims in various parts. killing
none outright some OF the persons had
no connection whatever with the many
score Of tnfuriaJed citizens who had
formed voluntary posse TO aid the Do
lice but simply chanced 10 be seen bv the
yesgs as they fed in crazed aimless
way OF the injured. Herbert Knox. aged
ffty years. died late tonight from an
abdomen wound
An army OF citizens and officers were
beating the woods around Forest Hills
and Jamaica Plain all day IN the effort 20
catch two men Of last nights saloon
shoot up VINO had been discovered in
Forest Hil Cemetery to-day.
Third Man Arrested.
a man named Albert King. who vas
arrested al the North Station early tbs
morning. was believed 10 be the third
Of last nights trio Of bandits. The two
men started in the cemetery. fed out 10
the Jamaica Plain woods. where tonight
they were routed out by the citizens
posse
NIaddened by fear. they proved mere
runners amuck with the gun. and 50 lost
their heads that they fed back into Forest
Hm Cemetery. where they are now hid
den
Some 800 policemen and citizens are
guarding the cemetery lines. but no effort
viii be made tonight by the police TO
risk the darkened search in the grounds.
The men viii undoubtedly be captured
IN the morning. and II is expected that
they viii have TO be taken dead
Il IS the widest Western style OF ban
dit terrOrization ever known in Boston or
vicinity.
At late hour tonight three more of.
GERS were reported shot
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
CLOSE BIG DIAMOND NINE.
Measure OF Retrenchment Decided
Upon by The De Beers Corapany.

kimberley. July Z.-The De Beers
Company. faced by The necessity Of fur
ther retre1chment has decided 20 shut
down the De Beers diamond mine on
July O. This mine is the largest OF the
group.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

$3.50 to Chicago and Return.
July p 10 p via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tickets good to return until July 81 See
ticket agents.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

$3.50 TO Chicago. Ill, and Return.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. July q 10
IS; vaitd for return until July 81 Consult
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
BIG POTTERIES REsUNE.
Hundreds OF Men Put TO Work in
East LiverpooI

East Liverpool. Ohio. July, 22.-Bv the
resumption Of more than a dozen large
potteries IN this section OF the Ohio Val
ley. hundreds Of men and women have
been given employment. ana the pros-
poets OF continued STEADY run is con
sidered promising.
The manufacturers declare that orders
are easier. and that considerable bust
ness has been booked for earlR delfverr
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

Lowest Lumber Prices in YearS
Frank Libbey & Co, 9Th St and n. J. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
9 BaltiRore and Ohio E1cEF-iou.

Sluo 10 Harpers Ferry and MslrtinSbll~e
81 70 Berkeley Springs, and, s20o t.
leaves Union Station SIS a n | Si,n5s1-
July 20
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

North Carolina Siding, $50 Per 100 TT.
Frank Libbey & Co., eth 81. and y. y, ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages TELEGRAPHIC.
Taft Leaves for Oyster Bay.
l-Giri Ridnaps and Marries Boy.
I-Evelyn Walsh a Bride
l-BOnaparte Discusses Standard Case
1-GUffey Wins Out in Pennsylvania.
Prince Of Wales Lands in Quebec
5-Fleet SAILS West from Honolulu.
S-Hunting Adulirer Of Hazel Drew
S-David H Greer Succeeds Potter
S-ROosevelt Wants Hard-hiJting Navy.
EBryan Urges Clean Business Life.
5-Trade War With Japan.
s-Seven Killed in HOnduran Battle.
S-Wheeling Girls Disable Jafer.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
LOCAL.

developments in Caspari Case.
Probing Accident TO Mayfiower-
4-Dover's Status Puzzles the G. D. P.
4-Elks Entertain the Orphans
Property Is Acquired.
l2-Laundries VIII Be Inspected
l2-Girl Gives Whooping Cough Party.
i2-Probe by Railway Commission.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

Edge Grain Georgia Flooring hs2.5o
Per 100 feet. Libbex & CO.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

Ceiling (beadede. $50 Per 100 n.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th st. and y. 7. ave,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

The Bottom Has Dropped Out
OF lumber prices. Libbey & CO.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

summer Specials-Ar5istic Designs and
clusters. s. and Up Blackstone. IIth 4 I'd
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

100000 Feet Edge Grain Cseor-fa
: loorlng now on hand Libbey & CO
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23

No. I Cypress Shingles, - Per LOCO.
Frank Libbey & Co, 9Th st. and n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-23
Trial Court Used Discretion.

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