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The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
VERMONT SHOWSFALLING OFF
Republican Vote Nearly Three
Thousand Below Record.
Solid Republican Senate Is Broken
and Democrats Gain in
Congress.

Burlington, Vt, Sept with returns
on yesterdays vote for governor all in
from Vermont. 246 cities and towns, the
Republican ticket headed by Prouty and
Mead. received z5.I32. Burke. Democrat.
1886; Campbell Prohibition, 754; Dunbar.
Socialist, 40; Backus, Independence
League. LIS
This makes the Republican plurality
.. l95 and the majority 26s62- Four years
ago the Republican plurality was 1859
and the majority 29.6oS. The Republican
vote fell OF 2,9S3. the Democratic. 20;
the Prohibition, 81, and the Socialist. SO.
GOv.-eIect Prouty in a statement to
night from his home in Newport said that
with seven towns missing and figuring
their vote the same as in 1904, he had a
plurality of 29.313.
The legislature viii be Republican by a
big majority. All towns have not finished
voting but returns tonight show the
election OF $50 Republican representatives
and thirty-seven Democrats. About six
are called independent. meaning inde-
pendent Republican. where the regular
party nominee was bolted- The Independ-
ence League Party has seen a chance to
claim these as party men. but their
claims are not substantiated.
At 80 tonight Aiiddlebury elected Al
Ian Calhoun town representative. He is
a Republican and ran against five other
Republicans.
The solid Republican senate has been
broken, Democratic senators having been
elected IL Grand Isle and Chetteudea
counties. The Democrats made decided
gains in the legislature, sthiTty-eight Dem
ocratic representatives being elected The
vote tonight, with a few towns missing.
shows that the Republicans cast 1908
votes The Official vote for governor is:
Prouty CRepu5lican), sos; Burke Demo
crat), 15-S1S; Backus Independence Party)
.222; Campbell prohibition, sol: Dunbar
(Socialist), f65. Proutys plurality in the
State is estimated Al about 29mg
The total vote is smaller than four
years ago, the Republicans losing about
s per cent and the Democrats 5 per cent
There is little change in the complexion
Of the assembly. except that the hide
pendence Party elected six MEMBER
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
LOEB IS BACK At The hill
Presidents Secretary Returns from
Vacation.
Chief Executive Attends Meeting of
His Lodge as Surprise
to some.

Oyster Bay, N Y. Sept 2.-Only two
visitors climbed Sycamore Hill to-day.
They were +. N Mayer. an agricultural
expert, who has been making investiga-
tion in the Philippines. and Mrs Martin
J Eean, Of Manila. a magazine writer.
The visitors left early. and the President
took half holiday after a very strenuous
two weeks.
Secretary William Loeb. jr., returned
this morning from a months vacation.
the greater part OF which was spent in
fishing trips in the Minnesota lake region.
The secretary will take charge at the
Executive Office tomorrow. relieving As
sistant Secretary Forster who has borne
the brunt Of the hardest months work
ever done by the Executive force in vaca-
ton time.
This evening The President attended the
first ful communication of the NatiDe-
cock Lodge of Masons. The President is
a member of the Matinecock Lodge and
with the exception Of last year. he has
always made It point TO attend the first
full communication and made a brief ad-
dress 10 his feIlOw-members- Although
the Presidents coming was kent very
quiet. the news leaked out. and there
were a number of visiting Masons present
from various parts Of the island. The
President came late and remained about
an hour.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
OaVer )orfs.

sat helpless About I2l5 persons shook
hands with the candidate after the speak
ing
The first meeting Of the day between
Foraker and the candidate occurred soon
after AIR Taft's arrival The Senator and
Mr. Taft arrived at the reviewing stand
at about the same time They almost
bumped into each other in entering the
stand
The Senator called TO the candidate:
Judge. how are you2 I'm glad TO see
you-"
How are you. Senator IN glad 10
see you, too" was Taft's greeting
Then they shook hands AID the crowd
p the stand cheered. The Senator and
Mr. Taft sat in the front row Of the
main reviewing stand. chatting cordially
for more than an hour Then the Sena-
tor said he had 10 keep a business en-
Eagement and left
Mr. Taft was in the reviewing stand
more than four hours About 5000 veter-
ans who are here attending the 6. A r.
encamqment fled past him Many in
sisted on shaking his hand. and after II
was over his automobile was staupeded,
and he was held UP for half an hour.
1Ir Taft and his party left here imme-
diately after TIE meeting in the LyceUm
TheaJer on R O. Richardson's yacht for
Middle Bass Island The candidate vii
remain there now until Labor Day. when
he viii visit the Soldiers Home at San
Susky-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
JEWS TO RESENT ASPERSION
RefUte Police Commissioners Refer
enee to Criminals.
Deny They Constitute Half of the
LuvvIess Class in New
York City.

New York. Sept 2-InfuentiaI Jews OF
this city who constitute the membership
OF the Council Of Jewish Communal IN
stitutions, an organization TO have super
vision over all Of the charitable and So
cial institutions in which the Jews OF
New York have an active interest. in
tend 20 move against Police Commission
er Bingham because Of his recent Ut
teranCes in the current number Of the
North American Review. where. in an
article entitled Foreign Criminals in
York" the commissioner says that half
Of the criminals in this city are Of Jewish
birth.
Edward Lauterhach. one Of the fulu-
entail members Of the recently organized
society. said to-day that the council would
probably present figures 10 reTute Com
missioner Binghams statement. and call
upon him fo- a public retraction.
The Influential members Of the Jewish
race here believe that the commissioner
has made broad arraignment Of the
Jews without foundation Of figures 10
COrrobOrate his statements It was even
said to-day by 8Ir. Lauterbach that be
cause Of a previous statement made some
time ago by Commissioner Bingham in
Har7er's Weekly. the influential Jews
Of New York had reason to believe that
Mr.. Bingham would deliver a supplement
tai broadside against their race. and they
had exercised the foresight TO arm them
selves with criminal statistics to dispute
his pronounCements- These statistics they
made public to-day
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
BRYAN SLIPS THROUGH CITY
Unreeognized in Depot Crowds at
st. Paul, MINI.
After Arrival from Fargo, He Is
shown Vermont Reports, at
which He Smiles.

Minneapolis. MINI. Sept 2--William J.
Bryan passed through Minneapolis and
slipped into St Paul and out again to-day
unheraIded and almost unnoticed He ar
rived over the Great Northern at 7:S0 a.
n. from Fargo. y Oak, and with his sec
retary took breakfast at Carvings restau-
rant, St Paul Asked if the result Of the
Vermont elections could be considered as
barometric Of the national campaign.
Bryan said I don't know; I don't see
how it could The campaign has just be-
gun. and we are a long distance from
Vermont I can hardly answer your ques-
ton at this time
He took a fling at Senators Du Pont. of
Delaware. and PenTose, Of Pennsylvania.
1t is remarkable" said Bryan. that
the Republican campaign managers should
continue at the head of the bureau q
man who is under Indictment for violating
the antitrust law
I think the people Of the United States
should realize that the activity of Du Pont
IN this campaign shows just where the
great trusts stand Du POnt and Penrose
are connected with all the big conbiua-
tions, and there is no doubt that their
activity in the present campaign IS large
ly due 20 the desire Of the interests behind
them 10 secure the election Of Judge
Taft"
Bryan left for Sioux City, where he
speaks tonight
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
FORM TkFI-HUGHES LEAGUE
New York Republicans Seek Sup
port of Alti-raeing Element.
Hundreds of Letters Sent Ont TO Aid
Governor in Present
Fight.

Albany. y Y. Sept 2-The Taft
Hughes League was organized today by
the members Of the committee Of one
hundred Of Albany prominent citizens.
who were instrumental in calling the mass
meeting last spring in favor Of the anti
race track gambling bills when they were
PENDING in the legislature
Charles Gibson was elected president of
the league and Dr. Henry I. X Shaw sec
retary. Headquarters have been estab-
Hshed. and the work Of obtaining Hughes
sieners will be inaugursted at once Hun
dreds Of copies Of the following letter
were mailed to-day
Your membership IN the Taft-HuEhes
League Of Albany County is earnestly
solicited
The purposes Of the league. simple and
direct. are to secure the election Of VIII
liam H. Taft as President Of the United
states: 10 secure the nomination Of
Charles E Hughes as governor OF New
York. to secure the nomination and cleo
ton Of men Of proven high character TO
Congress. to the legislature. and 10 other
positions Of public trust, men who can
couscientiously subscribe TO the usua!
oath Of Office.
The Taft-Hughes League IS further
dedicated TO the principle that he serves
his party best who serves the people
best and that the great achievements
Of the Republican party have for their
basic principles wen-established civic
virtues
The league distinctly depIores the
acrimonious editorial discussion Of some
newspapers, as tending 70 warp sober
judgment Of some. and at the same time
to so arouse the personal resentment Of
others as to seriously jeopardize the sue
cess at the polls Of the Republican party
this autumn No small group Of men.
leaders seIf-constituted or otherwise. can
either control OF destroy the destiny of
the Republican party. a party superior
to petty factionalisu-
The Taft-Hughes League is organized
on the broadest lines in its political pol-
icies insistent only upon those houlier
virtues in public officer OF honesty. ca
pacity. and diligence.
Trusting that the purposes Of the
league meets with your approval. please
sign and return the inclosed enrolment
card
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z 5 Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau

p H-t'-- q -A-I--ll--i-le- weather Bureau,
Nasl11Er11- Nedleslzy. sept. . lslS-s n n
L-H lalt--eITlc pressure over the St Laureres
VALLEY and the Nnr-heas-ern States has bla- -
tended 1E showers In these districts the Lover IsEs
region and the Mode Atlantic States wirhir ~
as -.e-l5--o-r hours showers are reported also
iron the Gulf clasL and the extreme So-thvest In
Al o-l6r districts the weather c1-tiuues far
A change 70 c11sldsrahly Cuoler weather has taken
r--ce n the Lake region, the Ohio VaIlev and -1e
E-er11- Of the NCTJhezs-en States
The weather VIII be Eene-a--y fair T1--rsiav and
tTl1ay u the Pains states. the East and south
The winds along the New England and Middle
AlaIlc casts VII be fresh westerly and northwest.
e-iy- on the South Atlantic c1as- Lrhr 10 fresh
Uorth 10 n0rrh7est- on the tGf coast -h- 10 fresh
variable; ca The Lover Lakes hight 70 fresh north
westerly becoming variable and On the Cuuer Lakes
pe-i1--
s-eame-s departing THURSDAY for Eu-opezn p1rts
WI have fresh westerly and nor-hwesserly winds Ard
far weather % the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03

Milwaukee. Wis. Sept 2-The charge
that the Senatorial campaign cost the
var.5us candidates from $4,000 TO SS50 o0O,
and that Senator Isaac Stephenson spent
the bulk Of the money may result in a
decision by Senator La Toilette TO organ
ize a war in the legislature against his
colleague in an effort 10 prevent Stephen
sons election
The step would be possible. for the pri-
mary election law does not make the re-
suit Of yesterdays primary at all binding
upon the legislative candidates They can
vote for whom they wish. the primary be-
tng merely a chance for the people 20 ex-
press their wishes
As a basis for the contest. Il IS proposed
to introduce a resolution in the legisla-
ture providing for an investigation Of the
manner in which the various candidates
expended funds. The returns coming IN
show definitely that Stephenson has safely
won the nomination : a Cook and F
E McGoveru are close rivals for second
place. but Stephenson viii doubtless have
from HOO TO 15.600 votes
Neal Brown. the Democratic candidate.
Is running about . 10 I against n. A.
HOyt. the Milwaukee editor. who ran
against Dim Tor Lle nomination
IN the Congressional contests, IL is GER
tain that Cooper is elected
Nelson. Cary. Stafford and KUestermann
are renominated. and Jenkins Is without
doubt beaten in the Eleventh district
J. A Aylward is easily the victor in
the Democratic race for governor. and
John Strange. Of Neeuah- Cooks home
town is the victor IN the race for the
Republican lieutenant Eovernorship.
Congressional nominations are as fol-
lows
Fi-st 6is--ict-H a C1opr. Racine. Republican;
H A N-ehlzcrah. Clinton. Demccra-: ". A
JacctS. Racine. Soc5ll Dement,
Second dis-ric--Jolu IL Nelson Madison. Rspub-
lean Danc-l-ic not hezrd from
Third d-src--A- J. EoQ7 Plz-1evilIs. Rspub-
L--n- J. W 3iurgly. Plz-reFiIIc. Democrat
Fourth 6is-ri---W. J. CzrT. Milwaukee Reuub-
Lca1- " J. h5r5L2r. De-1Crat, Z T Helms Nil
uauEse, social Dau1crs-
Fl--h d5sr-ic--W H. stafford Milwaukee Pc
A. J. N5lcl ALi.Uaukee. social Democrat
sixth diS-ric--l4e---a s P-z-- Sbs5---a- pA-
raoil-ar- C. H Weis-e. Slsa-vrzu Fails. D-uo--ar-
seventh district j. Esch. Ia Crosse Reuub-
hczn- Bernard j. Keller. Ia C--ssc Dguoc-ar
El-lrE district h Davidson Oshkosh. Rzurb-
lca-- L J. Nash Ma-i-ouoc. Dsuoc-a-
Ninth Gis--lc--tiIs-sF Els-err-aun Green Rsv
Republican LutLar Li1d1uer. Eaukauna. Demo
cat
Tenth 5lz-r5ct-E A. M--=z An-i-,. Rs--b-i--,
Wells II EuSsles. Ashland Dzuocrz-
E--Te1t1 d-s--lct-lrvug L Lsuro5-. Sz1periar Be
F11-lc4-5 j. : ho1se-, Superior, Deuocz--
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
Results in Nebraska.

Lincoln. Nebr-, Sept 2-Representative
Pollard in the First. Boyd in the Third.
Morris in the Fifth. and Kinkaid in the
Sixth. Republicans. are renominated. A.
". Jefreys. Republican, Is probably
named TO oppose Representative Hitch
cock. Democrat. in the Second Latta.
Democrat. is nominated in the Third but
10 returns are in on other contests Rep
resentative Hinshaw. Republican. won q
hard fight IN the Fourth By big major
7rv
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03

New York, Sept. In spite Of the-fact
that the Coney Island Jockey Clubs edict
against professional betting at Sleeps
head Bay track has been enforced 10 the
letter by the Pinkertons. who have bar
red a dozen or more supposed layers
since last Saturday. with the result that
the attendance has fallen OF to a mini
mum. it was learned to-day that Assist
ant District Attorney Robert Elder. of
Kings County. is not satisfied with the
situation
II was said on excellent authority that
Mr.. Elder had sent letter 10 one OF the
directors of the Coney Island Jockey Club
stating that there was plenty Of betting
going on at the track and giving the
names Of about "a dozen alleged book
makers charged with violating the law
Rules Are Rigid.
The track management determined to
wipe out even the slightest suspicion
that there is betting at the track. placed
a censor In charge Of the telephone used
by the newspapers. with the result that
the quotation OF even handicap odds was
not permitted 10 leave the inclosure. A
man who tried 10 get quotations from
former bookmakers who were sitting in
the grand stand. without accepting bets
Of any kind, was notified that he would
be excluded II he kept up the practice
Two bo0kmakers were shown 10 the
gate to-day just before The nth race
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
MARRIAGE MYSTERY CLEARED.
Family Finally Makes Announce
ment of QuIet wedding.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Worcester. Mass. Sept The mystery
surrounding the issuance OF a marriaga
license here last week 10 ZeIotes W
Coombs, q professor at Worcester Poly
technic Institute. and Mrs. Elizabeth NJ
Haynes. OF Charlottesville. Va. and the
refusal Of any one at Prof. Coombs' resi-
deuce 20 give out any facts about the
coming wedding, was dIspelIed to-day
with the announcement Of their marriage
at St Johns Episcopal Theological Semi
nary. Cambridge. by the millionaire di-
vine. Rev. Henry z. Washburn. Of Wash
burr-AIoen steu manufacture fame.
The latter recently married Mrs. Col
gate, widow OF the New York millionaire
cologne manufacture. Il was given out
that the bride had been very i'll. causing
postPonement and finally a quiet mar
riaEe.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03

While the third inning Of the game be-
tween Washington and Boston was being
played yesterday afternoon Capt Doyle.
Of the Eighth precinct. IN full view OF
thousands Of fans" at the American
League Park. climbed on the roof OF 2JlS
Fifth street northwest and began writing
the names Of the men who were watching
the bah game from the roof and windows
Of the house
Capt Doyle was accompanied by Bicy-
Gle Policeman ". N RoCt. SergL J. 5.
Kramer remained on the first floor Of the
house to prevent any escapes Sixteen
men were watching Washington defeat
Boston. and. although their names and
addresses were recorded. they were al
lowed 10 continue their view Of the game
James L SIcAIlister, a negro. who rents
the house. was arrested charged with
conducting an unlicensed enterrainrne mt
Il is alleged he charged fees Of u and =
cents Tor the privilege Of watching the
baseball same from points Of vantage or
his house AIcAllister told the police be
was in ignorance Of the law he was
charged with violating. and was released
on s. collateral for his appearance in PO-
lice Court this morning II is said Nc
AuLsJer intends forfeitlng the collateral
He told the police he would not repeat
the ofe-se-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
FISHER GETS a DIVORCE.
Husband of Woman Who Fled with
Young Rayner 4 Freed

Baltimore, Sept. Judge Gorter TO-
day granted an absolute divorce 10 WI
liam h Fisher. whose wife, Hrs. Edith
Elizabeth Fisher. disappeared in March
last with William B Rayner. son OF
Senator LsidOr Rayner.
The chief witness in the case was
George p Srrout. a chauffeur. who told
OF the departure Of Mrs. Fisher and
young Rayner from Baltimore IN an auto
mobile driven by him
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
Local Temperature-

Midnls1t- e. = O. H.. %; a. n. S. s a. IT, 50:
s a. n. o5; 70 a. IL. 20 = noon :. = N 81,
Z p n, IS; p H. 797 D n. p. 10 p n 70
Maximum s.. minimum. IS
he-allEe hurnl1liy-s a. n. s.; 2 p Il a n
L. 81 Rainfall Is p n % 2 NJ. uo7r HONS
of sunshine, IS PER cent q possible SUNSHINE Ia0
Ismperat1-e sane date last year-Naxirnum- g.
minimum &C. ~
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
EIsTEDDFOD OPENS AT UTICA
Candidate sherman Pays High Tr.,-
ute TO Welsh in Address.

Utica. y Y. Sept The Grand Na-
tional Eisteddfod. with more than 1.a0
Of the leading singers OF the country
entered in the various competitions open-
ed in Riclfeld Springs this afternoon.
Repressutative Sherman, the ReDubrl-
can Vice residential nominee. presided
a. the opening session and delivered the
principal address IN which he paid hieb
tribute 10 the Welsh race
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
Nany CompIaInts AEainst Him.

NcAiister's arrest was the result Of nu-
merous complaints received by the police
from property owners who say the roofs
Of houses in Fifth street northwest. back
Of the right field Of the ball park. have
recently been damaged by spectators OF
the games
About q week ago sixteen persons were
ordered from q tree in the rear Of the ball
park and arrested They were charged
with damaging the tree. -Four boys were
released and the other twelve men gave
s. collateral, which was forfeited.
\ number OF white men were among
those found blythe police on the roof yes
rardaE-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
BETTING NOT ENDED
Assistant District Attorney
Notifies Jockey Club.
NOT SATISFIED WITH RESULTS

Elder Says Gambling Is still in
Progress in Spite of Energy of
PinkertOns, Who Warned Half n
Dozen BOOkmakers to stay Away
from the sheePshead Bay Track.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
DepIores Tactics of Defense.

Regarding the announcement made by
Joseph A shay. Of counsel for the de-
fense, that seven-year-olG Peter c Hams.
third, might be put on the stand as a wit
ness for his father. the district attorney
said that while he did not believe the de-
fense would resort TO such tactics to
Try 10 save the captain in case an at
tempt should be made TO put the boy on
the stand. he certainly would oppose it
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
TRIALS TO Be APART
HainS Brothers Will Have
Separate Hearings.
CASES DIFFER IN CHARACTER
As Two Separate and Distinct De-
fenSes VIII Be offered, District
quire Two DistincT Prosecutions.
May Oppose Testimony from son.

New York, Sept. 2-Dist-ict Attorney
Darrin announced to-day that he would
likely give Capt Peter c. Hams. IT. and
his brother. T. jenkins Hams. VINO are in
the Queens County Jail at Long Island
City. awaiting the action Of the grand
jury for the murder Of William z. Anuis.
separate trials
M Darrin earlier had said that. mas
much as the penal code does not now
recognize an accessory before the fact
but classes him as principal. Il was his
Intention 10 Try the two men together.
HIS Investigation during the past few
days. however. has convinced The district
attorney that. because OF a difference in
the evidence against the two brothers. as
well as because It appears that the de-
fense offered for the two prisoners viii
be entirely different in nature. and. there
fore, Will require a different form OF re-
5uttaI 1t wiu be advisable 20 Try the
captain first. and then T. Jenkins Hams
who. the district attorney viii contend.
aided and abetled his brother IN the mur-
der. even % the point Of keeping on in
terferenCe al the point OF a revolver Nj
Darrin said that he would present the
cases Of the two men separately, also. TO
the special grand jury as soon as that
body had been sworn In
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
Temperatures in other Cttie.-

TeDperatures in other cites. together with N.
2. r.. yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
Tide Table.

To-dsy-Hivh tide l2-a5 g. r. ard
tide rs a. m and --Is p n
To-meTToW-High TIDE I-D a n and Is 2. n
lov tide SD a. m and SIP p n
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03

While you think Of L. Telephone your
Want Ad- 70 the Washington Herald, and
BIZ VIII be sent you al l cent a word
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
Condition of the Water.

Special TO The WashinEtou He-d
Harpas Ferry. W Va SEPT 2-Potou1sc r7ss-
md Shenandoah muddy
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
Plea for Reelection.

It was not until Senator Dick. Foraker's
colleague, got under way that the true
significance Of the Foraker speech was
fathomed- Senator Dick made strong
plea for the reelection Of Foraker. He
had heard it said that Taft should be
elected. and TO that he agreed. he had
heard It said also that Harris should be
elected and 90 that he agreed
4 want 10 say Dick added. that II
viii be a loss 10 Ohio, the United States
Senate. and the country if Joseph Benson
Foraker IS not returned"
When the crowd cheered. Dick added.
7 see you all agree with me" While the
Dick declaration was being made Taft
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
STRIKE At OLD GRAFT
Crusade Oh Outside Specta-
tors at Ball Games.
PROPERTY DAMAGE ALLEGED

Police Took Names and Addresses
of sixteen Yesterday in Home of
for the PriviIeEe-Latter Arrested
on Complaint of Property Owners.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-03
PROBE TOGA SCANDAL
Charge Barrel" Figured in
Badger Campaign.
A WAR AGAINST STEPHENSON

Nearly Million LadIed Out, Largely
by Senator Stephenson-ResoIu
Into All Details or Expenditure.
Is Probably Elected Again