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The Washington times., 1908-09-02
PUPILS Of BALDWIN
MAKE AN ASCENSION
Army Officers Off on Trial
Flight in New
Balloon.

For the first time since the Baldwin
dfrigible made its appearance on the
Fort Myer parade ground. it was en-
/ tirely forgotten today when Lieuten-
ants L.ahm. Selfridge and Fulois. CAP
tain Baldwin's pupils. sailed away in a
ordinary spherical balloon recently 1ur
chased by the War Department.
The officers ordered the big bag hold
ing about 1900 cubic yards OF gas,
which was secured by the defation of
the dirigible, cut loose at 1927. The bal
loon rose rapidly, the yellow bag look
ing for a time like a monster honey
bee, and then fading into the distance.
The balloon started In the direction Of
Baltimore, but If the wind shifted else
where, as it did at Fort AIyer. the
aeronauts must be headed toward the
coast, unless they have landed.
Wright on Hand.
OTville Wright, the inventor Of the
aeropiane. was on hand early this morn
ing, quite nOticeably nervous, but still
as glad TO see newspaper men as ever.
He stalked about the tent. where his
wonderful machine is now housed, and
where the remains of the Baldwin dirigi-
bic litters the grass. looking at the ma
chine, the sky, feeling the wind. and al
together looking quite uncCmfortdbles
The wind was blowing about twenty
miles an hour upon the parade ground
this morning, going so fast, in fact,
that the instrument paced there by The
signal corps, failed TO record the eNa act
speed. II was much roo heavy a breeze
Tor Mr.. Wright and he decided nOI TO
go up VI less the vino moderates toward
evening.
News Drew Crowd.
The news that the Wright machine IS
to fly today or tomorrow. however. has
gone abroad and the writer's and pb5tog-
raphers for newspapers. scientific jour
nails and magazines were or the ground
ready 10 get in on the first fight.
The absence OF the signal corpse Of
ficers on their balloon trip viii not in
terfere with the flight OF Mr.. Wright
and Will not take the inventor outside
the reseTv alton. The engine. Mr.
Wright thinks. is now running perfect
ly. but he does not intend 10 risk his
machine with a time limit set on him for
the performance Of his eeats with but
one aerOplane on the groJnd and Wita
$1,000 or more at stake. which might
be lost in one little flight if the wind
went wrong
Not Sufficient Breeze.
Owing TO the dense fog, which hung
over Fort Myer last night and also TO
the lack Of any noticeable breeze. the
flight Of the new sperical balloon schcd-
uled for Yesterday was postponed. Lieu
tenants Lahm. Selfridge and Foulois
waited about the balloon tent for sew
eral hours expecting a breeze 10 spring
up and hoping to see the fog driven
away At 1920. Leutenants Ldhm and
Foulois started up, but there was not
sufficient wild to move The balloon
hundred yards and in i've minCtes, il
sank again 10 the earth.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
RICH LUMBERMAN
FOUND DEAD IN BED

BUFFALO. n. v, Sept. Theodore
s. Fassett, aged sixty, president Of the
Smith Fass EFT Lumber Company. of
Tonawanda. was found dead in bed this
morning ct his home 40 Linwood ave
nue.. The cause Of death is not known.
Mr.. Fassett's yards at North Tona-
wanda are the largest in the country.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
Result in Michigan
Not Quite Certain

DETROIT. Mich, Sept L-Represen-
tative Washington Gardener, Joseph W.
Fordney. and Samuel Smith. chairman
OF the House District Committee. were
renominated for Congress IN the prim-
aries here today, but the gubernatorial
outcome has not yet been determined.
Governor Fred NJ. Warner and Auditor
J. B. Bradley are running within 5000
votes Of each other. Iawton T. He
mans, OF Mason. had no Democratic op-
position John ". Gray Prohibftionist,
was named without opposition.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
Iowa Assembly
May Elect Soon

DIES MONIES. Iowa. Sept IA reso-
1ution, offered by Moon and Demar,
Democrats. in the State Legislature
yesterday, asks that the assembly pro-
ceed 10 the election or a United States
Senator 10 I'LL the term created by the
death OF Senator Allison. This VIII
probably mean the election of Governor
Cummins, II the resolution is adopted.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
Mayor Dahlnlan
In the Lead NOW

OMAHA. Neb.. Sept. From the re-
turns so far in, the indications are that
Mayor Cowboy Jim Dahiman leads
his opponents for the Democratic nomi-
nation for governor, although the mar
gin Is not large. Governor Sheldon, the
present incumben as no Republican
opposition.
vote has been cast
The Washington times., 1908-09-02

Trottman. Milwaukee, Republican: Burt
Williams. Ashland, Democrat.
For secretary of State-James A.
t'rear, Hudson, Republican: Frank B.
Schultz, Milwaukee, Democrat.
For State reasurer-Andrew II. Dahl,
Westby, Republican: William F. Pier
stor1, MiddletoWn. Democrat.
For attorney general-FTank L. Gil
BERT Madison, Republican; Evan -
Evans, Baraboo. Democrat.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
In hemOriam

FDNOSDs-In loving remembrance Of my
dearest sister, PATSY EDMONDS who
departed this life four years ago today.
September /. 1907 at her residence, T53 ROek
Creek road.
We keep looking and wanting you here.
You left as so suddenly IN heaven TO rest,
Surrounded by angels. the home Of the blest.
It by Her Sister. Ella Green.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
TOday'S Vital Records.
Births.

Edward B. and Lydia A. Wheeden, girl
Walter W. and Augusta Weaver, girl.
Samuel and Annie Shapiro, BOY.
William and Louise Stant, girl.
Conrad Z. and Mary W. KOerper, boy.
James NJ. and Meta Z. Hartley boy.
William T. and Daisy Gordan. boy.
Richard 3. and Rose Glennan, boy.
William !. and Elizabeth CLANCY, boy
Gustave and Matilda Berentsen, boy.
Jesse L. and Mary A. Bunch, girl.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02

Charles l. UIrieh. A years, 1902 Sixth
street northwest.
Ralph p. Galley. Sc years. Providence
Hospital
J. Fletcher Johnston, 73 years. 1880 Thir-
teenth street northwest.
Augusta. /. Weisenb0Tn, a years. 73l
Sixth street northeast
Earl NJ. NicOdemus. % years, 2l0 Della
ware avenue northeast.
Alice r. Kidweil. Il years. $40 Scott
street northwest
Charles H. German months. 1S9 V
street northwest.
Mary Fish, 8 days. = F street north
west
Infant Of r. P. and Edith NJ. Cowling,
is hours, 221S Fi2ser place northwest.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEMOCRATIC
ASSOCIATION. Munsey building. All Demo
Gratis and others who believe IN the election
Of william J. Bryan to the Presidency OF ths
United states are invited to enroll as mem
bers IA the Tlts'Tict OF Columbia Democratic
Association. Membership cards can be oh
tained from the officers OF the association or
the rooms Il the club. Regular meetfuzs
held every III arsday evening at o. clock 40
dues or assessments. EDWIN A. NEWMAN
President. ROBERT z. MATTINGLY. gecre.
tary. WILLIAM Mex. CLAYTON, Treasurer
apS-Wed-only-f
KEEP COOL! Here's BLOCK Ice Cream.
81 . per gallon: special prices for recep-
tlons, parties. etc. JOHN &. DENNIE
& BRO. 5Z3 AZ st. sw. myl3-w. sa, ,m-90t
AT 18th AID II we have market ana
laundry wagons. also suTreys and run
abouts. hs rness. whsels, and parts of
same; cheGD for eSsh. GEYER'S.
ap2-m, v, ,sa-s0t
CASE CHOICE LAGER BEER, soc; 10o
rebate on empties (fal, choice ClareL
Port, or Sherry, 75c. T. r. BEAVERS.
4Z3 "a ST. sw. PhonS NJ. 51s2 au2-tf
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
Not Sufficient Breeze.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Printlng That,s Effective

No stereOtyped methods in vogue here.
Wei re always turning out something new
something different in printing. Let US quote
prices.
JUDD 6 DETWEIL.ER, Inc.
3, THE BIG PRINT SHOP. 425-422 nth ST.
The Washington times., 1908-09-02
MR.. TAFT REVIEWS
PARADE OF G. A. R.

Continued from First Page,)
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

The Major looked at him sternly See here SIT
IF Won attempt for a moment to hint that
NV dear Major Burbank Astro replied arl1at;ly
Il hint at nothing All wish Is to be able to dis
tinorish between the astral emanatIons OF those
who FREQUENT your place. 1t is possible that MIS-
Burbank was most affected by a woman; but II IS
not likely. ,
The Major. still frowning replied, = Ne lead
very quiet life Mv friend Colonel ITeVelllan IS
the only close friend OF the family But must tell
YOU sir that wife has OF late confessed 70 me
that she did not like him 1t has made 1t very
uncomfortable for me, | assure You. But saw
him only to-day He have nothing to 90 with
this disappearance I'm sure have known hl1n Tor
person a.. - l..
heard of Mrs Burbank disappearance
No | haven't had the heart to tell HIM
Very good | should advise you not 70, Wei.
| will call this afternoon think We shaH De 'iple
to satisfy you
A soon as his visitor had gone. Naleska appeared
n Astro handed her Mrs Burbank letter, "lth
a curious look She examined II ullleI 'lie ui'P
light at the table.
- She is in love: but has had previous affair
inst Ike. that other woman. How curious! An :
she's suffering from a severe mental STRAIN too.
heard the Majors conversation while / was III the
secret closet. Il interesting, lsn IT 10 you
siprose she has outgrown her feeling tor her nus
band and IS in love with his friend now
or Is She III love with her husband and has
,utgr,.Hr her affection for Colonel Trevelhan-
that ; what We have To find out. Astro shook ms
head
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16
Drawings by Kari Anderson

impressed by her magnetism and get the vibrations
| must ash, YOU to send me Immediately several
photographs of Mrs. Burbank, that | may fix her
image III my mind
Major Burbank had stood looking at him with
tense anxious look is that necessary ne said.
L had hoped that II you had the occult power YOU
claim YOU could do II more simply.
If you wish TO help her Astro shrugged his
shoulders.
Help her. It's just that" he exclaimed. I
want TO save her, even more than l want to find
her
That goes without saying. Very well Only
few more questions 50 that | may be prepared for
whatever Influences may find Who lives IN your
house,.
Besides my wife and myself, only the cook,
second girl, and nurse.
Who are YOUR most frequent visitors?
why. lets see. Ellen has lot OF women friends
who run IN occasionally, OF course.
No, the men
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

for Poughkeepsie and see if you locate Mrs
Burbank It's unlikely she IS still there yet she
may be
And If l find her."
Keep her in sight, wire me- and await instruc-
tions
4 see" Valeska bent her brows in thought,
Ii she's gone, of I'll try to trace her, II L
can get it out OF the hotel clerks. -
If YOU CAM" Astro, struggling into long
gray overcoat, paused long enough TO smile at his
assistant In return she made mischievous face
at him He blew kiss to her, and, taking his
stick and silk hat left the studio
HIS private brougham took him in ten minutes
II to a brownstone house on West S2d-st-, one of
a row of gloomy respectable fronts. butler,
impresSively solemn, uShered hIn into the
parlor.
I'm sorry to say that Major Burbank has been
unexpectedly called away. sir, and lett instructions
that YOU should see anything YOU wished HIS
voice dropped in tone as he added somberly, The
fact IS sir the Colonel has Just heard a piece OF
shocking news His brother has Just committed
suicide sir and the Major has gone up to Kings
bridge 70 see about it. sir He very much upset,
of course sir. but he told to do what was nee
essarv for YOU So If YOU are ready Ill show you
Is Mrs Burbank in. Astro asked.
No sir She Is not / understand aunt was
taken i'll and she has gone out of town 20 attend To
her She left yesterday afternoon, slr, directly
after lunch in great hurry, sir
In a hurry" Astro repeated, watching the I'M
passive countenance of the servant.
Yes sir. 50 much that she never stopped
t. hang up the telephone receiver, sir | expect the
call was from her aunts people, though she got
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

IA ms hand. supporting The elbow
with his other arm absorbed in thought
It's postmarked New York though Oh.
see!" Valeska smiled at him. She had turned
back the top flap, which adhered loosely gumned,
and looked at the imprint of the stationer Hodge
may be there, perhaps. But how did she mail 1t
here2'
No doubt she gave a porter dollar at the sta
ton to post 1t when his train got into the city
Perfectly simple You'll notice that the enveop
IS badly crumpIed and soiled. 1t has evidently
been carried sometime in a mans pocket.
Now" he continued, taking off his robe and
turban - wish to lose time; III go right
over to the Burbanks while you wait for the photo
graphs As soon as they come, take the first tram
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

r. sa-d A~--1. until You have
solved 81 woman > emotional
equation there's little Use II
New-York tribune., 1908-08-16

How can YOU be sure that Is true
You haven't half examined that
envelop," Astro replied abstractedly,
as he walked up and down, his chin
in his hand. supporting the elbow
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
FIGHT OYER IN UNWILLING
Presidents Statue Causes Riot, Ac-
eOrding TO Texas Story.
Cow boys in BrovvnfieId. Far from
Any Railroad, said TO Have
Used Pistols.

Fort Worth. Tex. Aug. 1s.-Word has
reached here from BvowndeId- In Terry
County Tex. that citizens there on
Thursday erected q Ife-size statue Of
President Roosevelt after a secret fight
IN which one person was fatally hurt.
nine others injured, and fifty shots fired
The statue represents Roosevelt IN hunt
ing costume and stands IN the town
square Brownfieid is 100 miles from the
nearest railroad. the Texas and Pacific.
being farther from a railroad than any
other town in the United States. Its pop
ulation is I.501. composed largely Of rich
cattle men. cowboys, and planters.
The erection Of the statue was vigorous
" opposed by Democrats and some Re
publicans. but it had already been or
dered from Denver by q citizens commit
tee, which refused 10 turn from its plans.
The unveiling was opposed because It
was pointed out that Mr.. Roosevelt was
still President and because the Demo
craJs wanted Bryan statue on the oppO-
site side Of the square, and the town
could not afford both statues Efforts
were made 10 steal the statue. and it was
buried a week
When the ceremonies took place on
Thursday. a bunch Of cowboys made a
rush for the square and met an equally
determined crowd Revolvers, fists and
clubs were freely used, but the statue
was not disturbed. After the riot, a mass
meeting was held. az which q cOmpro-
mise was effected whereby it was agreed
that should Bryan be elected his statue
should be placed near that OF ROOsevelt's 5
and the latter's statue remain untouched
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
CHESS CHAMPIONS TO MEET.
LasSer and Tnrrasch VIII Play for
Title in German Tourney

New York. Aug 16.-For the next six
or eight weeks. possibly longer the at
teuton OF the chess playing world VIII
be directed toward Dusseldorf. in Ger
many, where Dr. Z. Lasl<er. OF New
York. chess champion cf the world. and
Dr- 5. Tarrascsl. champion OF Germany
and winner OF the tournament champion
ship at Ostend last year. wiu meet TO
decide the question of supremacy IN a
match Of eight games up draws not
counting. and at the same time the Ger
man Chess Association will iuauEUrate its
biennial meeting in the masters togrna-
menr. at which America viii be repre-
sented by Frank J. Marshall. who suf-
fered defeat IN set matches al the hands
OF both the principals IN the contest
scheduled 20 begin tomorrow.
Dr. Tarrasch who IS Lasker's senior
by six years. has the longer tournament
record. having participated IN seventeen
OF these events. whereas Dr.. Lasker took
part in only eight. Dr.. Lasker. on the
other hand. played more set matches
than his rival and incidentally has won
every one Of these The two champions
have met in tournament play only twice.
and both times Dr.. Lasl1er was placed
above DR.. Tarrasch. At Hastings in 1895.
where the American. PiIIsbury. won first
prize. Dr. Tarrasch won from tie worlds
champion by a neat coup IN the ending.
At Nuremberg the following year Dr.
Lasker evened matters by winning their
individual game.
Z. H Miller. w H Hughes. and y T.
Whitaker. the three students Of the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania who went on
trip 70 Europe some time ago and had
arranged TO meet three representatives
OF the oxford University al Oxford in a
set match over the board. beat that
combination by III 10 81 points oxford
was represented by r. J. RouEhton, r
Lob. r Petrie, and B. Waterfeld- II ap-
peared that Petrie. owing TO some pend
ing examinations. could not continue with
his play during the entire week. and so
the Pennsylvaniaus permitted Waterield
10 act as substitute. Altogether eighteen
games were played Whitaker won six,
Hughes four. and Miller one and a half
For Oxford RoUghton did best The visi-
tors met with a fine reception Il is ex-
pected that British students will return
the visit in the near future
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
PUMP RIVERS FROM MINES.
Drainage Problem in Anthracite
Field Grows Serious.

Scranton. Pa. Aug 16.-It has been cal
cUlated that the L.ackawanna River.
which runs through Scranton. leaks into
the miHes and IS pumped out again TWEEN
ty-hve times in a distance Of seven miles
one anthracite operator. whose property
Is a few miles from Scranton. said re-
Gently that he pumps out twenty-eight
tons Of water for every ton Of coal mined.
And the worst Of it IS" he said. the
deeper We go, the more plentiful the
water and the scarcer the coal"
Drainage, always an important feature
Of coal mining. becomes more serious as
the deposits nearer the surface are ex-
haUsJed and lower levels are tapped Ac-
cording TO the latest report Of the State
department Of mines, the pumps IN the
anthracite mines Of Northeastern Penn
sylvania have q capacity Of S51.14 gal
Ions a minute. or in terms Of weight
4.275 tons Of water a minute. The guam
tity actually delivered TO the surface
while the pumps were in operation was
2.z34 tons a minute Most Of the pumps
wo-k at night as Wen as in the daytime.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
THORNTON HAMS, AUTHOR.
Born in Washington in 1886 and
Lives in BeBsonhurSt. y.

Thornton Jenkins Hams. who held a
crowd Of people at bay with revolver
while his brother. Capt Peter Conovan
Hams. emptied the contents Of another
revolver into the body Of William z
An1is. a prominent yachJsman. on Satur-
day. is the son OF Gen. Peter c. Hams.
L S. A and Virginia jenkins. HIS
mother was the daughter Of Admiral
Thornton jenkins. [. 5. y
Thornton Hams. according to Who's
Who, was born IN Washington November
Il. 1856 He received his education in
public and private schools and Colum-
bian University On September .. 1886.
he married Mary E. Jones. Of Benson
hurst. Long Island. y. Y.
When a young man he served coasid-
cradle time at sea. and IS a licensed navi-
gator Of oceans for vessels of more than
200 tons gross, having passed United
States inspectors and holding both Eng
lish board Of trade and American navi-
gators licenses.
In 1893 Hains took Up writing as a pro
fession. and IS the author Of the following
well-knOwn pieces Of fiction:
Capt Cores CoUrtship.' ''wind-fau-
mers." Wreck Of the Conemaugh. -
Mr. Trummeu." Cruise Of the PetreI. -
Strife Of the Sea. The Black BarQue 9"
Voyage Of the Arrow
He is the owner and master Of many
small vessels He also contributes much
matter 20 magazines. He has lived at
Bensonhurst. n. Y.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
ARE EQUALLY GUILTY.
Attorney DarFin VIII Prosecute
Hains Brothers,

Attorney BarFln VIII prosecute
HainS Brothers,
New York Aug I6.-The man who viii
have charge Of the prosecution in the
trial Of the Hams brothers is District At
tOrney Ira G. DarriH- M Darrin. as he
intimated tonight. is a believer IN prompt
ness OF judicial procedure
After stating that he should seek TO
bring about a speedy trial Of the Hams
brothers. Mr.. Darrin said.
with the facts at present at hand.
can say that II was a deliberate, premedi-
tared. cold-blooded murder. Both broth
ers are guilty OF murder in the first de-
gree
The prisoners had little 20 say TO the
keepers tonight. their first in the Queens
County jail They We're given cells on the
top floor OF the east wing OF the build
ing. reserved for homicide prisoners
Their meals were served in their cells.
and an extra guard was placed IN the
corridor last night.
Mrs. Anuis. wife Of the dead man. left
the home Of Harvey Rockwell the family
friend. at 365 Sanford avenue. Flushing.
where she went from the Flushing Hos
piral after the death n her husband late
Saturday night and returned 10 her own
apartments. at 4 Claremonr avenue. Man
haitian This morning Mr Aunis' body
was taken from Halett's morgue. in
Flushing. 70 the CIaremOnt avenue ad-
dress. The funeral. as has been an
nounced- viii be held from the late home
Tuesday night. at o'clock. Inrermeut
viii be private
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
PENNsYLvAN1ANs SOME SHY.
Representative Kerr Fails TO Raise
Coin for Bryan-

Pittsburg Pa. Aug. 16.-Pennsyivauia 5
Bryan leaders. who had promised faith
fully to raise Ss00.000 for the Bryan cam
paign fund in case Col J. II Guffey was
dismissed from the national committee and
his place given James Kerr Of Clearfeld.
were forced TO report themselves just
SlsS. 900 short About $1,000 has been sent
in instead OF S2o0000. and Col ". J.
Bryan has sent a man into Pennsylvania
TO demand Of the faithful just why the
promises made at Denver have not been
kept.
At Denver. Representative Kerr, when
asked what he could do in the way Of
finance If given Guffey's place. said he
would get go men 10 contribute $1,000
each That was several weeks ago The
understanding in Western Pennsylvania
is that. as a general thing, Democrats
throughout the state have refused to
contribute 10 the Bryan fund because OF
the action Of the national convention at
Denver in unseating the man whom the
State leaders haG-elected national COM
mitteeman. While thousands Of the old
Bryan guard viii vote for him al the
polls. they will not exert themselves
financially. claiming Bryan insulted the
Democrats Of the State at Denver.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-17
BROTHERS. CRIME RECALLED
Tony Hains Killed Ned Hanne-
gan at Fort Monroe.
Discussion Revived Over Deed, the
Famous Trial, and Tne1-
pected AcquittaI.

Circumstances which connect Thornton
J. Hams with the killing OF William {.
Annis al New York Saturday by Cant
Peter c. Hams. his brother. served 10
revive discussion yesterday Of the IA
nous trial Of September. 1Ss1. when
Tony Hains. as he was known. was
acquitted Of the charge Of numbering
Edward Hannegan at Fort Monroe.
Opinion as 10 his guilt al that time was
divided. and for many months after the
affair public sentiment ran high While
all admitted Haunegan's death was due
20 shots fred at him by Hams. many be-
ieved the action was taken in seIF-de-
Tense Others couteuded that a woman
figured il the case. and that Hams pre-
meditated the shooting
Il was while the two young men were
sailing in a government boat OF Fort
Monroe that Hannegan was killed. and
after cruising around for half an hour
his hfeless body was brought ashore by
Hams who gave himself Up 10 the police
authorities At Hampton
The prominence Of the PRINCIPALS and
the position held By the families OF the
two young men in Washington and Viz
giria society attracted widespread atren-
ton 70 The affair, and the consequent
trial has since become notable in the
annals Of legal history Of this section Of
the country
Besides the able lawyers who appeared
both Tor and against Hams. the teSti-
TDony Of Admiral tthen Commodore Rob
ley D. Evans served 10 give the proceed
ings a sensational aspect After seven
DAYS hearing, the jury returned a yer
dict Of not guilty and the prisoner.
when liberated. accompanied his parents
t0 this city. His father. Col Peter c.
Hams, was shortly thereafter removed
from this section By the War Depart
ment 10 Portland, Ne
Since that time young Hams and his
action In killing Ned Hannezan had
been forgotten until the episode Of sat
urdav