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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
RAYNER SEEKS HIS FREEDOM.
Takes Legal Steps to Secure Release
From Sanisarium.

BALTIMORE. August Ca writ Of ha-
beas corpus has been served on DR.. <. n.
Brush, superintendent of Sheppard and
Enoch Pratt Hospital demanding that he
produce before the circuit court for Bal
timore county September 1 next william
B. Rayner. son of Senator Isidor Rayner
of Maryland. who for about two weeks
charge that he is mentally unbalanced.
The writ alleges that William B. Ray
ner is incarcerated illegally and against
his will. 1t was sued out In Mr.. Rayner Q
own name. The petition was filed three
days ago, and the order granting the
writ was signed by Judge Burke at that
time, but because Mr.. Rayner was afraid
that some one might interfere with the
plans he has formulated to effect his
release from the hospital. he succeeded In
having the issuance of the writ kept Sc
cret until after il could be served on Dr.
Brush.
In the proceedings to gain his freedom
Mr.. Rayner is represented by Attorneys
John Grayson of Towson and Robert b.
Kelly of Philadelphia.
Rayner, who is thirty-five years old. left
Baltimore March 10 last. few days
afte, his disappearance Senator Ray
ner said that his son had been
forl some time under the treatment OF
the late DR.. George j. Preston. DR..
Charles q. Hill and other alienists. and
that his condition had been highly nerv.
Gus and excitable.
About two weeks ago young Rayner
was brought to Baltimore from Norfolk
by his father and DR.. c. F. Bevan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
G.. P. STRIKE DEMANDS
TORONTO ESTIMATE PLACES
5000 IN WALKoUT.

TORONTO. Ont. August ga con-
sentative estimate today places the num-
Der of men out on strike in the Canadian
Pacific railway shops throughout Canada
at over 5000.
A mass meeting of the strikers will
likely be held here tonight, and it is ex-
pected the international officers will be
here shortly.
The demands Of the striking mechanics
are:
Reduction of hours from ten to nine.
To do away with the demerit mark sys-
tenn used in connection with time clocks
in the works.
That machinists be paid on the 18th in
stead of the Goth, as now
That the company cease alleged en-
deavors to disrupt the mechanical unions
The men say they are satisfied with
the present rate of wages, but hope fol
better in the future. AS soon as the
strike was declared pickets were ap-
pointed to do duty at the works. While
on strike the pay will be: Single men. 3
married men. 81 per week. The officials
refuse to say whether steps will be taken
to fill the places of the men or whether
overtures will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
BIG REALTY DEAL CLOSED
CITY PROPERTY AGGREGATING
$3.50, 900 CHANGES HANDS.
Harry Wardman Buys DR.. Clarke
Residence and Sells Two w Street
Apartment Houses.

A transaction in realty aggregating
$4,000 has just been closed by E. c.
Bratnerd. real estate broker who has sold
for the heirs Of Daniel B. Clarke the
residence 1922 Massachusetts avenue to
Harry Wardman. The consideration
named Is $4,000
Mr.. Brainerd has also sold for Mr.
Wardman to the Clarke heirs the apart
ment houses the Nantucket and the Ju-
niata. on w street between 14th and 18th
streets northwest. the consideration in
this case being $4,000.
The residence which has just changed
hands was for number of years the
home Of Dr. Clarke IT was built some
twelve wears ago by the late Capt George
E. Lemon. and is said to have cost
10000. The entire front. which has the
unusual width. for a city house. of thirty
five feet. is of brown stone and is orna-
mented with carving. The interior is of
good construction with hard woods and
ornamental mantels. while the arrange
ment is suitable for entertaining.
The two apartment houses which figure
in this transaction are located on ground
which has q frontage of 137 feet by a
depth of 145 feet. There is lawn space
between the structures, which contain
forty suites of rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
G0MPERS TO SPEAK IN OHIO
WILL ADDRESS ORGANIZED
LABOR AT LIMA AND COLUMBUS
Considered Likely That He Will
Urge Support of Bryan and the
Democratic Ticket.

The departure of Samuel Gompers
president OF the American Federation OF
Labor. for Ohio. where he will address
organized labor in the interests of William
Jennings Bryan. is taken In Washing
ton to mean that the labor leaders will
mix actively all through the coming cam.
paign.
While in Ohio Mr.. Gompers will make
at least two addresses, one at Lima and
the other at Columbus.
After the editorial announcement in
the Federationist of the current month
which caused much comment throughout
the country. showing that according t
Mr.. Gompers' views organized labor car
support only Bryan with credit and honor
to itself, II is not considered likely thai
he will be content to allow the occasion
to pass without urging support of Bryan
by union labor men in the coming election
1t Is now believed that Mr.. Gompers ma,
engage actively in the nurture of the Bry.
an presidential plant. helping as much
as possible to bring that plant to q fail
and goOdly blossom next November.
Before he left Washington yesterday Mr.
Gompers. being asked IL he were not 60
ing upon political pilgrimage which
would result In speeches upon the com.
parative merits Of the two presidential
candidates. replied that the addresses
would speak best for themselves wher
delivered and made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
BA06ES BE|nG GIVEN out
TO BE WORN BY BOYS PERMIT
TED TO DO OUTDOOR WORK.
Over Eleven Hundred Have Success
fully Passed the Necessary Pre-
liminary Examination.

The badges which are to be worn by err
rand boys, carriers. messengers. newsboys
and bootblacks under sixteen years OF
age are ready for distribution, and It Is
expected that within the next few days
they will appear on the coat fronts Of the
boys.
The first boy to receive a badge was
Joseph p. S. Roberts of 525 Tennessee
avenue northeast The number OF his
badge is ITO. The 1,1OO and more boys
who have previously been given permits TO
do outside work and have signed the tag
their badges by mail within the next two
days. Then boys without the badges
should beware of the inspectors.
Crowds of applicants continue to storm
the Franklin School building. and the
school authorities are convinced that the
number Of juvenile workers will be much
larger than expected. Age and schooling
certificates have been issued to about 1900
juvenile workers, and there were many
more applicants waiting in line today.
The work Of the inspectors Is sending
many boys and girls to the Franklin
building for permits to work. The in
spectors have been visiting many small
boys and bootblacks all over the city. to
see II they have the necessary permits.
When the boys have not been warned to
get permits. the inspectors make no ar
rest. but advise q visit to school head
quarters. AS a result. the permit clerks
were kept as busy today as the first day
the certificates were issued over a month
ago. Supervising Principal w. B. Patter-
son, who is acting superintendent of
schools, is anxious to obtain teachers
who will help in the work. AS much time
is required for filling out the many papers
required by each boy, and for the records
to be kept at school headquarters. an in
crease in the clerical force in the Office
will advance the issue of the permits ma
terially. The issue of permits will proba-
bly, continue for the remainder of this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
WRIGHT WILL FLY SOON.
American Expert Is Ready for Trials
in France

LEMANS. France, August ga heavy
rainstOrm began here last night and con-
tinued today. and for this reason Wilbur
Wright. the American aeroplanist. de-
cided to postpone the beginning of the
trial flights of his airship which had been
scheduled for this morning.
Mr.. Wright. who still is suffering from
the burning Of his left arm. was rather
glad of the postponement. as it will per-
NIT his elbow to get better and stronger.
Free use of his left arm is very necessary
In manipulating his aeroplane. Mr..
Wright said to the Associated Press:
My arm still pains me. but my aero
plane is ready. l may fly at any time the
fancy seiZes me-"
Hart o. Berg the manager in Europe of
the interests of the Wright brothers. said
that Mr.. Wright was silent even to him
as to when he might make his first flight.
Mr.. Wright is living in a shed along
side his aeroplane. The field where the
trials are to take place is seven miles
from Lemans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
DROWNED WITH HELP NEAR
EDWARD P. CHAMBERS LOSES
LIFE IN CHESAPEAKE.
Stumbled and Fell Overheard From
Yacht OF Point No Point-Kenny
Store Manager.

Edward Powell Chambers, manager of
the C. D. Kenny Company branch store
on 7th street, between D and E streets
southwest, was drowned Tuesday off
Point No Point, on Chesapeake bay, near
the mouth of the Potomac river from the
steam yacht Mandalay according to dis
patches received in this city today. The
body had not been recovered late yester-
day afternoon and announcement is made
that a reward of 500 has been offered for
its recovery.
The Mandalay left Baltimore at mid
night Monday for the Potomac river with
a fishing party aboard. Besides Mr..
Chambers the party included c. A. Bier.
c. M. Bailey. DR.. Edward Smith and
Capt. Mason Gourley of the Chesapeake
bay steamer Anne Arundel. all of Balti-
more. oo
When the yacht was within about 800
wards OF Point No Point lighthouse at
noon Tuesday, Mr.. Chambers. who was
deck, accidentally slipped l sa and before
the rail- Other members of the party
who saw him fall overheard shouted and
the Yacht was Immediately rounded to
and sent full speed to his assistance.
Five Life Preservers Thrown Him.
Five life preservers were thrown to him.
but as he could not swim he was unable
to reach them. Seeing that Mr.. Cham
bers was in danger of drowning Capt
Gourley sprang overheard and SWAN to
the assistance of the drowning man. but
lust as he was within few feet Of Cham
bers the latter sank. His body did not
come to the surface again. Capt. Gourley,
after diving a number of times In vain
endeavor to rescue Chambers. was picked
I'D by a small boat from the yacht.
The Mandalay Immediately put back to
Baltimore, the party naturally abandon
ing the idea of fishing trip or cruise
on the Potomac at this time.
Mr. Chambers was thirty-five years OF
age and had been connected with the
Kenny stores In this city for about ten
years For the past six years he has
been manager of the store In the south
west section Of the city. He was a men,
Der of Washington Centennial Lodge. No.
IA, F. a. A. M. Washington Lodge. No
IL, Of the Elks and q Baltimore lodge of
the Junior Order Of United American Me-
chanics.
His father. four brothers. Messrs. Will
liam, r. Lee, James and Walter Cham
bers, and two sisters Misses May and
Alice Chambers, all of Baltimore, survive
The deceased was unmarried and had
resided at 302 18th street southwest for
four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
FATAL GAS EXPLOSION
TWO MEN KILLED AND ONE
MoRTALLY INJURED.

ALBANY. N. Y. August 6.-Two men
are dead and one is fatally injured as a
result Of a series of explosions this MORN
ing in the plant Of the Auto Gas Com
pany. situated in the north end of Albany.
The dead are:
John Malone of Albany, aged sixteen
years.
William Fort, laborer. Of Watervliet.
The injured:
John b. Harrison. Milwaukee. manager
probably will die.
James ]. Kelly. fireman. cut on neck.
The plant Of the Auto Gas Company and
an adjoining building were completely
wrecked.
About twenty buildings in the immediate
vicinity were damaged by the force OF
the explosion. The estimated damage to
the buildings is about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
CHICAGO MURDER MYSTERY
HEAD OF VICTIM FISHED ONT
OF DRAINAGE CANAL.
Police Hope to Identify When Dis
membered Body Is Reunited.
Greek Suspect Held.

CHICAGO. August 6.-The mysterious
murder of the boy whose lower limbs and
torso were found Tuesday and yesterday
was somewhat clarified today by the find
ing Of the head of the victim The hack
ed and severed limbs were found in Mud
lake." the torso a mile and a half from
that place under a bridge and the head
was fshed out Of the drainage canal q
considerable distance below the bridge to.
day.
The police declare that with the various
portions of the body reunited and with
other evidence which has been discovered
identification of the victim is probable.
Acting on the theory that the murder
was the work of padrones attacked in the
recent prosecution Of Greek hoy slave
cases, one arrest was made today, that
Of Greek known as an importer Of boys
from Greece. The police refused to d.
vulge the name of their prisoner until
further investigation has been made.
Victim a Boy.
The discovery of the head enabled tile
police to describe the boy as about four
teen years of age, feet II inches in
height. slight of build. hair dark brown.
eyes. blue and complexion. sair; wore
gaudily colored shirt and blue serge suit
at the time of disappearance.
!. The discovery that the shirts and collars
found near the torso were purchased by
a man and a boy at store. the location
Of which is being kept secret for the time
being. has given the detectives another
theory-that the lad was killed by an I'M
natural father or guardian. The theory
given the most credence. however. is that
the murder was an Outgrowth of adverse
testimony given against Greek padrones.
Every Greek detective in the city has
been put to work on the case. They have
1t is said, discovered evidence indicating
with some certainty the existence of a
Greek society somewhat similar in its
workings to the Italian black hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
NOT so HOT TODAY, WHATp
"Unsettled Weather" Predicted by
the Local Sage.

The hot weather germ moved out yester-
day under the scorching criticisms of
leading humorists. and didn't come back
this morning in all his former glory. In
fact the rain of the night made de-
cided change for the better, and when
day dawned this morning almost any per-
son with a good pair of lungs could get a
large breath of fresh air.
Later in the day the sun came out, as
per the weather gentleman's schedule, but
the excessive heat he promised had failed
to show up at press time. SO that it has to
BE- left out If 1t really comes no one will
overlook 1t. however, especially no one in
the weather department, as they are all
reported to be praying hard for the full
fillment of their yesterdays forecast.
The only forecast today says unsettled
weather with occasional showers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
DIES FROM BURNS
Ruth c. Murphy Was Playing with
Matches Last Week.

Ruth c. Murphy. the twenty-three-
months-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas ]. Murphy, died at SOS o'clock
this morning at the home OF her parents
from burns about the back and face, re-
ceived early last week while playing
with matches.
The little child. with several COM
panions. was playing in a vacant lot IN
front Of heE home with matches and q
candle. She had lit the candle and was
holding 1t in her hand when her clothing
accidentally came into contact with the
flames. In an instant her dress and hair
were on fire. The flames were extinguish-
ed by a neighbor. The little one was
removed to her home and DR.. Shekell OF
Georgetown treated the burns. She was
later treated by DIR. George W. Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
BUSY DAY FOR PYTHIANS.
Election Of Officers Feature Of To.
days Convention.

BOSTON, August 6.-The Supreme
Lodge of Knights of Pythias today got
down to business. The election Of officers
was full of interest. Henry P. Brown of
Texas was elected supreme grand
chancellor. For the vice chan
cellorship four candidates were In the
fleld-Dr D. Sidney Woodwork of Fitch
burg, Mass; George NJ. Hanson Of
Calais, Me-; D. 1. Salinger Of Carroll,
Iowa, and r. H. Jackson of Pittsburg, Pa.
In the election of the uniform rank
Mai. Gen. Arthur ]. Stobbart of Mime
sofa was opposed for reelection by Brig.
Gen. James H. Barkly of Springfield. Ill.
Prizes amounting to $1,000 are offered
for the uniform rank, twenty-three COM
panies from Indiana. New York. Georgia,
Michigan. Connecticut, District of Column
bia, Alabama. Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Ohio and the maritime provinces Compel
ing.
Already the exodus has begun from
Camp Gen. Joseph H. Lyon and hundreds
have left. either for their homes or for
summer resorts in New England. although
camp will not be broken officially until
Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
FEVER AND wHooP1Na COUGH
Only Diseases on Increase In Wash
ington in the Past Week.

According to the weekly health and
mortality report submitted to the Com
missioners today by the health officer, all
reportable diseases with the exception of
typhoid fever and whOOping cough show
decrease.
During the week ended Saturday there
were 116 deaths. ten less than in the week
previous and nine more than during the
corresponding week Of last year. OF the
deaths last week sixty-one were white
people and fifty-five colored.
The births reported number 119, of
which seventy-seven were white infants
and forty-two colored.
There was considerable increase in ty-
phoid fever not only in the number of
new cases reported. but in the number of
deaths; thirty-three new cases were re-
ported and seventeen cases were dis
charged, six of the discharges being by
death. There are now 139 cases of this
disease on hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
COW STAMPEDES CAR
PASSENGERS IN PANIC OVER
BOVINE EPISODE.

Not uncommon are bold hold-ups In
cities the size of Washington by masked
robbers or daring thieves. But when a
crowded car Of pleasure seekers is abrupt
ly stopped and passengers find it neces-
sary to seek shelter other than the con-
fines of the car because a cow desires
few car tickets and little change for
an evenings pleasure the unexpected has
happened.
Such was the case last evening a few
yards from the west end of the P street
bridge, on a Glen Echo car. Car No. 1888.
in charge Of Motorman P. P. Lineburgh
and Conductor E. F. Lyddane. was hur-
rying through Georgetown. and had al
most reached the west end of the bridge
when a great flame shot up from the slot
in the track.
The flame was caused by a long chain
attached to cow which was being
chased by two dusky maidens. AS the
car rushed over the chain it caught in
one of the rear wheels.
The conductor gave the emergency sig
nal. The car stopped rather suddenly,
but not before it had pulled the cow a
few feet.
Such procedure had rendered the tenn
When the crew Of the car and a number
of passengers attempted 10 loosen the
chain they were chased by the unruly
animal
Not satisfied with disposing of her
would-be rescuers. the cow attempted to
climb into the car and take a seat Nat
urally this caused alarm to the ladies
and others in the car. A wild stampede
ensued. A few are nursing minor bruises
this morning as the result of an attempt
to alight from the inclosed side Of the
car.
After considerable delay the colored
maidens.s who seemed to have the right
Of the possession of the animal If they
could exercise 1t. Gained down the cow,
but not before they had used language
which would not be we'll for Sunday
school children to hear.
When the car had reached the east side
Of the bridge the strains could be dis
tinctly heard Of:
creek. where the cows are MIXED and
look quite sleek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
AssAILANT Is JAILED.
Walter Hurdle, Who Struck Police
man, Found Guilty.

Walter Hurdle. whom the police say
they have arrested a number Of times for
petty offenses, was arraigned before
Judge Kimball in the Police Court this
morning charged with assaulting Police
man Mcpherson of the first precinct as
he was being placed under arrest for dis
orderly conduct. A judgment of guilty
was rendered and in default of $40 fine
the accused man was committed to prison
for four months.
It was testified that Hurdle was act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
STRUGGLE IN IDAHO.
Dubois and Anti-Dubois Factions
Prepare Cor Legal Battle.

WALLACE. Idaho. August 6.-Dubois
and anti-Dubois factions went into the
second day Of the democratic state con-
vention yesterday afternoon determined
to fight for control until the end Every
move was guided by skilled attorneys and
every word carefully recorded for use in
the battle in the courts that is sure to
follow, no matter which side wins in the
convention.
Glenn P. Mckinley was elected tenn
porary chairman without opposition, the
antagonists of Senator Dubois deciding
to submit under protest to the temporary
organization proposed by the state CEN
trail committee and to present their con-
tests to the credentials committee. ap-
pealing to the convention for fair treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
SAYS WIFE IS INEBRIATE.
Now in Workhouse, Declares Appli-
can't for Divorce.

George ]. Mundy today filed suit for a
limited divorce from Cecilia Mundy.
They were married July IL. 1902. and
have no children. The husband says mis-
wife is addicted to the use of intoxicant.
and is now serving time in the workhouse
as a vagrant. He also charges that she
assaulted him.
Attorney Campbell Darlington repre-
sents the husband
Mrs. Ida d. Lee today filed suit for an
absolute divorce from Charles II. Lee 10
whom she was married June Il. 1896
They also have no children.
lnhdeiity Is alleged and a correspondent
named. Attorney Campbell Darlington
appears for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06

ing in a disorderly manner last night on
p street near 9TH street, and that after
he was placed under arrest by Policemen
Downs and Mcpherson he objected to be-
ing held at the box until the patrol wagon
arrived. merry set-to followed The
defendant smashed Mcpherson I'm the
mouth several times before he was final
ly subdued.
The fight and arrest attracted a large
crowd about the policemen and the pris-
oner and II was found necessary to drive
the most curious back a number Of times
to prevent the Officers being interfered
with In performing their duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-06
Quick Work Saves House,

No. IL engine company responded to a
local alarm about IL o'clock this morning
for q fire at 1O5 o street northwest. own
ed by Richard Bundy. The fire was
caused by the explosion of an Oil stove.
A neighbor ran into the house and threw
the burning stove into the yard. A door
and wainscoting in the kitchen were
burned to the extent of about SIS.