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The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
FORAKER TO OPEN CAMPAIGN
First Gun in C. o. P. Fight May
Be Fired in Chic.
United states Senator VIII Also
Make Speeches in Other states
During Campaign.

Youngstown, Ohio, June 80. - Senator
Foraker has written "a letter 20 Joseph
Butler. head Of the local business mems
committee. which is arranging for the
opening of the Republican campaign here
in September. accepting an invitation to
deliver an address. This announcement
was made by AIr. Butler to-day.
II is SAID that ". II. Taft has given as
surauces TO Representative James Ken
nedy, Of this district. that he viii do all in
his power 10 make the meeting here .he
official opening Of the national and state
campaign.
Kennedy viii go TO Oyster Bay TO talk
with President Roosevelt and 20 endcavor
10 have him present on the occasion.
Cincinnati June So-'''To sa. hat 1 have
reached an agreement with Sc retary Taft
providing that be returned 10 the Sen
ate in the event of Republican uccess in
Ohio. is an insult 10 my RepUI Icauism. "
said Senator J. B. Foraker on his return
10 Cincinnati to-day.
The Senator appeared at his office
shortly before noon and busted himself
with his private affairs Il intend re-
naming here for about two weeks. clear
ing up Office business. ! will take a good
rest and then get into the fray nj the flag
fail Of the campaign. I intend 10 work on
the stump not only for Taft. but for the
State and county tickets in Ohio and else
where
Bryan viii certainly be the Democratic
candidate, and we want 10 make this
Presidential election almost unanimous
The Senator received many OF his local
followers during the day and urged them
TO get out and hustle for the whole
ticket"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
ROOSEVELT PLANS MANSION.
President Snid 10 Have Bought Prop.
erty worth $I,OOO,OOO.

New York, June 30 President Roose-
velt according to report apparently
based on inside Information, has nego-
tiated for land. or part of it, owned by
the Union Theological Seminary on Park
avenue. between Sxty-ninth and Seven
tieth streets. on which TO erect a city
home.
II he buys the property, ne will begin
to tear down the buildings on IL after
the November elections. so that the erec-
tion of a mansion may be begun in the
spring
This will be one Of the handsomest
private residences in the city. The land
and old buildings are worth 100000. ac-
cording TO real estate experts. The plot
extends over the entire block from Sixty
ninth to Seventeen street, and is 2lO feet
IN length.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
BISHOP POTTER CONSCIOUS.
Physicians say Condition of PreI-
ate Il Slightly Better.


Cooperstown. y. Y. June Sl.-The con-
dition Of Bishop Potter. which has been
very critical for the past twenty-four
hours. is reported at 1880 tonight as a
tri1e better.
Dfs. Bassett and Janvrin are i'm con-
sfant attendance When asked what were
the chances Of the bishops recovery, Dr.
Eassett replied that while he was slightly
improved it would be impossible 20 make
any stronger statement. At $3.50 the fol-
lowing bulletin was given out:
Bishop Fottcr5 cudiri-u is mucl The same as
carly'iu the afternoon. Pc has passed. comfortable
afternoon ami evening. and is apparently no worse.
Although the bishops condition IS con-
sidercd critical he is not unconscious.
and recognizes and couverses in a pleas
ant manner with the few who are admit
ted into the sickroom. Several members
of the family are at the bedside. The
bishops brother, Frank Potter and his
son AlOnz0 arrived yesterday Charles
II. Russell, a son-in-l3w is also present
Mrs. Russell is at present I'm Europe.
Mrs. Mason G. Davidse. a daughter. is
en- route from California.
The two remaining daughters, Mrs.
William Hyde and Miss Sarah Potter. are
I'm Europe.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
sALvATIONISTS ARE ACCUSED.
'Ameriean" Army Said to lie Honey
cOmbed with Graft.

Pittsburg, June SO.-Folowing an in
vestigation into the methods of the
American Salvation Army" superin-
tendent Of Police McQuaid has ordered
the organization to quit its work in Pitts
burg, and has taken away their permit to
hold street meetings and solicit money.
Young girls, sometimes only sixteen and
seventeen years old, it is declared, are
ordered to go unaccompanied into drink
ing places, where they use their own
methods. The police say the girls were
given % per cent of the money obtained.
Supt, McQuaid also charges that little
trace Of good, for which the army was
supposed to he gathered, can be found
The American army is in no way con-
nected with the regular Salvation Army
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
KERN OPPOSES GOMPERS.
Indinnian Does Not Believe I'm Labor
Injunction Plank.

indianapolis. Ind. June 30-John W.
Kern, delegate-at-larse TO the Democratic
national convention. and Indiana's candi-
date for the Vice Presidency, left to-day
for Denver. and Will represent the State
on the committee on resolutions
He carried with him large number Of
letters from business men, in which the
writers express opposition to an indorse-
meut Of the Gompers-AIitcheH anti-injuno-
ton idea by the Democratic convention.
and Kern will advocate plank express
ing confidence IN the courts. approving
the present practice, so far as the issu-
Gnce Of such wrlts Is concerned, but IA
yoring the trial Of alleged violations Of
injunctions either by jury or by judges
other than those issuing the writs.
Letters received from leading Democrats
In many parts OF the country encourage
Kern's friends TO believe that he Will be
nominated for Vice President
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
DETROIT HEIRESS WEDS.
Miss NewIhnd becomes Bride Of Ger
mHn Count Stfrum.

Miss Newlnnd becomes Bride Of Ger
mHn Count Stirum.
Detroit Mich, June 3o.-Thc wedding
Of Miss Mary JOY Newland, a Detroit
hcireSs. and Count Memo Limburg
Stirum. member of the royal guards of
Emperor Williams court, took place this
evening az the home Of the brides sister.
Mrs. Howard Graves Meridith. Rev Or.
$. 8. Marquis performing the ceremony.
only members Of the family were pres
ent.
The bride was unattended, but the count
was attended by Baron Won Stumm. sec
retary of the German Legation at Wash
ington. A small reception followed the
ceremony, after which the count and
countess left for a tour of the various
summer resorts. They will spend the
summer In America before going TO their
home I'm Germany.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
TEN DIE IN CRASH.
Collapse of Roof of Minneapolis
Barn Carries "a Men 10 Ground.

Minneapolis, June 9o.-Twenty-four men
were carried down three stories by the
collapse Of the roof Of barn in Seventh
street this afternoon and buried in the
ruins.
Within half an hour five had been res
cued. all dangerously injured. and two
crushed bodies had been taken out. It is
not known how many were killed. but 1t
Is feared that az least ten lost their lives
The fire and police departments were
put to work on the ruins, but owing to
tho limited space, only a small number
could work at once.
The building was a three-story brick
and frame structure, and was being torn
down to make way for new theater.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
CONvICTS INVITE DEATH.
MutinOus LnbOrers Prefer Being Shot
to Going to Work.

Atlanta, Ca, June 9O-Angered by the
sight Of the lash being used on one Of
their number by the whipping boss, lSO
negro conviots, in camp on the ou skirts
OF Atlanta, mutinied this afternoon. Ire-
vented the whipping and then refussd q 10
work.
Aid was summoned and strong force
Of guards hurried to the camp and sur
rounded the convicts who are sitting on
the ground in sullen defiance.
Capt Donaldson, superintendent Of
cOnvicts, attempted to reason with them.
but was driven out
The convicts swear they will be shot
where they sit before returning TO work
unless better treatment Is guaranteed.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
McKINLEY'S GUARD DIES.
Was Beaten at buffalo, Mistaken
for Assassin.

Chicago, June S0.-Albert Z. Gallagher,
the United States Secret Service operator
who was detailed to guard former Presi-
dent Mckinley and was mistaken for an
accomplice OF Leon +. Czolgosz, McKin-
ley's assassin and was severely handled
and beaten by the bystanders, died in the
Grand Pacific Hotel this morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
HELD FOR S1O6,25O THEFT.
Utah Banker Accused of LootinG
SnIt Lake Institution.

Salt Lake. June 3O.-A. w. Nelson. cash
Ter Of the Jordan state Bank, at Blng-
ham Junction. Utah, was arrested to-day
on Federal grand jury indictment
charging him with robbery or the Utah
National Bank OF Salt Lake on January
last, when $l0G. go was taken from re-
serve chests of the bank.
1t is said that others were implicated
I'm tho robbery,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
LOSES $4,000 IN GEMS.
Diamond Importer Robbed While in
Chicago Building.

Chicago. June 9o.-Dlamonds worth
$4,000 were stolen this afternoon from
S. G. Powell. a diamond importer, In the
Columbus Memorial Building
Whether the robbery took place while
Powell was ascending in an elevator or
in a lavatory the victim does not know.
The gems were stolen from his pocket.
where he had them In a chamois bag.
Another bag containnf $500 worth Of
stones was not touched Powell arrived
in Chicago from New York to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
WOMEN STORM
BRITISH COMMONS
SutfragetteS' Crowds Eclipse
All Former Records.
900 POLICE ARREST 80
One Enthusiast Tries to Sneak
Into the Chamber.
1000 POLICE ARREST 80

Enormous Demonstration In London
Follows Refusal of Premier As
quith TO Receive DcputntiOn of
Seekers for VOtes-Mrs. Pankhurst
Leads the Mob Which Attracts
Thousands 10 WeStminster.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
LOCAL

l-Crane May BE G. O. j. Chairman.
Girl Wades Into River TO Die.
2-Sylvanus Johnson Passes Away.
2-Brightwood Wins Praise.
4-Tafts Last Day in Office.
5-Band Concerts are Popular.
9-Universalist Convention Opens.
u-Millions Demanded by 3. q O.
l2-Children Taken on Outing.
12-Dr. Ames Given Loving Cup.
l2-Plaus of Chamber Of Commerce.
12-Chlld Toilers Are Examined.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
LEM0INE UNDER ARREST.
Caught I'm Switzerland After skip
ping from Paris.

London. June S0-A dispatch to the
Central News from Paris says that Henry
Lemoine. who failed to appear in court
under bail in Paris on June II 10 answer
a charge of defrauding Sir julius Wern-
her, 10y pretending to be able to make
diamonds, has been arrested at Constance.
Switzerland
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
SLAYER
KNOWN To POLICE
Philadelphia Detectives to
Make Arrest.
SUSPECTPROMINENTMAN
Seeks Revenge for Death Of Wife
as Result of Knife.

Search OF Bungalow Owned by Dead
Doctor Reveals ParnphcrnnIih Used
in Illegal Practice, According To
BluecOats-Wifc of Man Whose
Death Follows Drinking OF POis-
Oned Ale Il Frustrated.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
-" "INI'N W00 oVIItIIIIIth tULIUhl
dCTisive. but always &,
red and never hostile.
Police Dash In.
enevcr these Incidents happened.
, dashed in with smiling but
Ierable inslstence, and dragged
Continued on PAGE 4, Column q.
sII.OO NinEhrn Fails Excursion, July 2,
Baltimore and Ohio.

rpecial train standard coaches and par
Tor cars from Washington 7:45 a. m, going
via philadelphia and Lehigh Valley route
II Liberal stop-overs returning. Tickets good
returning within 9fteen days. Cheap side
|t.ips from NiagLra- Other dates, 18th and
|Slst, August II and 2S, September u, Octo-
ber I
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District OF Columbia
and Maryland-Partly cloudy to-
day and tomorrow; light winds,
mostly southerly.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
SHERMAN MUCH BETTER.
Will Probably he Taken to Utica
Tomorrow.

Cleveland. Ohio. June 3O.-The condition
OF James $. Sherman has now so far i'm
proved that arrangements are being made
TO remove him 10 his home IN Utica. y.
Y. Thursday. He is still weak from
suffering, but HIS condition otherwise Is
normal.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

philadelphia Police Know Slayer.
bishop Potter Regains Consciousness.
Hearst a Factor with Democrats.
l-Suffragettes Storm House Of Commons
british Fleet Modified
Foraker TO Take the Stump.
ERebels Mobilize in United states.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
AhroIute snfetr for siIrer,rnrn

Is insured by the special fire and burglar
proof silver vaults of Union Trust Co.
18th and II sts, Rates are very reasonable
No charge for carriage, Prompt service.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
5000 Weekend Excursions

To Atlantic seaside resorts via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad every Friday and sat
urday. Consult agentA
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01

Philadelphia. June S0-Deslre on the
part Of husband to avenge the death
Of his wife, who had been criminally
operated upon by DR. William II. Wilson
shortly before she died was the motive
that actuated the man, the police and
tho coroner assert, who so cunningly
plotted TO murder the physician with poi
soncd ale.
Is definitely known to them, even went
further in his scheme Of revenge, it il
believed. that he might shield the name
of his wife from those who would iuves-
tigate the strange end OF the physician 90
wnom he meted death.
At DIT. Wilson'S bungalow, on the west
bank of the Delaware river. near Corn
wells. Pa. 1t was discovered to-day that
every room in It had been turned topsy
turvey, drawers and clothes ransacked.
and their contents scattered about. There
was every evidence that some one had
visited the place for the purpose Of secur-
ing papers and records that had belonged
to the slain physician.
Police Find Evidence.
II was plain 90 those who visited tho
bungalow to-day and found that they had
been preceded by some one who had
searched every nook and corner Of the
structure that il was there that Dr. WI
son had performed many operations OF
which the coroner and police now possess
so much evidence.
Operating tables and all the parapher-
MALTA used 10y a malpracttioner We're
found among the wreckage. Not only did
Dr. Wilson conduct his private practice
I'm violation OF the law. but mis- house az
$40 North Seventh street 'chera che poi
souyd ale passed uls lips on t'-, Friday,
was only visited 10y many women patients.
Among the women who called az the
house for treatment were those who drove
up in closed carriages and automobile.
Women of wealth and of even social
prominence in this city. neiEhbors OF tho
doctor say visited Or Wilson.
The physician was regarded as a good
fellow. who spent his money freely on
Broadway. and was noted for his bene-
factions
Gets Touring Car as Present.
Expensive presents We're showercd upon
him, and Frank Bostock, the animal man.
thought 50 highly of him that he gave
him a touring car valued at 5000 Costly
jewelry was also showered upon the doc
tor by wealthy women whom he had
treated. and from whom for fifteen years
he derived his livelihood
DR.. Wilson was graduated from a med
ical college in New York.
From the evidence they have gathered
so far the police and the coroner say
that the doctor was murdered by man
who had lost his wife because she had
secretly submitted TO an operation per
formed by DR.. Wilson.
The detectives have woven close web
Of circumstantial evidence about the hus-
band. and his arrest is momentarily ex-
peCted.
The husband is a well-tO-do business
man. a member Of a well-known family.
and a former Philadelphian.
Mrs. Wilson is said TO be dying as a re-
suit Of the shock of her husbands muir
der.
The fve-year-old daughter has been
spirited away.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
LABOR LEADERS JAILED.
Chicago Men Sentenced for VIoIat.
Ing Courts Injunction.

ing COURTS Injunction.
Chicago. June 30-Three prominent Of
hcers OF the carpenters union. among
them Treasurer John J. Britain. Of the
Chicago Federation Of Labor, were SEN
fenced by Judge Carpenter to-day to serve
thirty days in the county jail for willful
violation Of an injunction forbldding them
TO boycott the Mears Clayton Lumber
Company
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
sb51n Deuvcr. Colo. ppd Rrturr

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad account
Democratic National Convention. July
TO 4, valid for return until 2lst Variable
routes. Only two nights out Consult
agents.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
CARDINAL GOING ABROAD.
His Eminence VIII Attend Eucha-
ristic Congress in London.

rIstIc NOhEFrss IN LONDON.
Baltimore. June 31-Cardinal Gibbons
will sail Tor Europe about the middle of
July, and VIII take part in the Eucharistic
congress which VIII be held in London
from September . TO September I3
The cardinal will be the guest of Arch
biship Francis Byrre, of Westminster. At
the congress Cardinal Gibbons will make
one Of The PRINCIPAL addresses.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
CRANE IS CHOICE
As TAFT MANAGER
Senator Will Be Asked to
Head Committee.
TAWNEY SECOND CHOICE
NOryS and Hitchcock to Be Made
Local Managers.

Former VIII Rule In Ohio and Lat
ter Will Look After the East.
NOrys Summoned 90 Washington
and viii Meet the Republican Can
didate Here TO-day-Crane Had
Declared lie Would Not Accept.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
His Change of Front Dis
turbS Mr.. Bryan.
BRYANITES DECORATE
NebraSkan'S Virtues Painted in
City'S Gala Dress.
SECOND PLACE NETWORKS

Empire State Man Who Can Offset
Selection of Sherman First Choice
for Vice President, but if Agree
ment Cannot Be Reached Judge
Gray Is Favorite-Friends Saw
He Wants Big Plum or Nothing.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
WADES INTO RIVER
TO END HER LIFE
Nellie Blake, Aged q, Tries
to Drown Herself.
FIGHTS MEN WHO RESCUE HER
imagined She Was Being Pursued
by Enemies aud Sought Dcnth nS
Relief from Observation-Disclosures
to lie Demcnted and VIII probably
BE Sent To Insane Asylum.

Believing she was pursued by enemies.
Nellie Blake, twenty-one years old. of
sl' f street southwest, waded into the
Eastern Branch several hundred feet. and
would have drowned herself yesterday
evening had she not been rescued 10y
William Gray, Of 1923 J. street southeast
and Policeman Wood, OF the Fifth pre-
cinct.
The young woman was dragged from
the marsh and taken 10 the Fifth pre-
cinct station. where she WAS given dry
clothing She told a weird story of being
prosecuted by numerous enemies. and
because OF this and information received
from relatives -l. was held on a charge
of insanity.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01

Summer SpeciaIs-Arfistic Designs and
clusters. 81 ana ~, Blackstone, 14th & II.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
5000 10 CIeveInnd nnd Ro,u-n

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. July to S.
Tickets good 70 return until July Is. Con-
suit ticket agents.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
J. ii. Small & Sons. Florists,

18th q O, Washn; Waldorf Astoria & I15s
BdwRy. n, Y. Steamer orders q specially.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01

Summer SpeciRl-5Oc for Ferns
Worth 75c and ~. Blackstone, I4th and H
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
May Go 10 an Asylum.


j. J. quinn, brother-in-law OF the de-
mented girl, viii call at the sanitary office
to-day to make preparations for the
commitment OF Miss Blake 20 an asylum.
Miss Blake left her home on Monday
Where she went or stayed in the in
terval between the time she was last
seen by her relatives and the time she
was rescued from the marsh is a matter
for conjecture. She told the police she
had been in Maryland au day. and that
she spent Monday night at the home of
a negro woman some distance the other
side OF the Eastern Branch.
Shortly after 6 o'clock William Gray.
who was fishing I'm the Eastern Branch.
noticed woman. with her hair streaming
and her clothing d.sarraugcd. walking
along the water front az the foot of Four
teeDth street southeast She walked up
and down the edge of the stream for some
minutes. and then waded into the water.
The river is shallow. except for the chan
mel in the middle. The woman waded into
the shallow water. making her way with
difficulty through the thick scaweed. AS
she walked, she raised her hands above
her head and seemed TO mutter a prayer
At intervals she glanced over her shoul-
DER as If afraid of pursuit.
The woman went through the mud and
weeds until the water almost reached her
armpits. Up TO this time GRAY had
watched her In wonderment. not knowing
what to do about IL. IL suddenly dawned
upon him that something was wrong, and
he rOwed his boat I'm her direction. He
called for assistance as he rowed. and
Policeman +. ). Wood VINO was a block
away, answered the call
Gray rowed TO the bank and got the
policeman. and the men then rowed 10
the woman and tried to pull her into the
boat. She screamed and fought. and
branded her rescuers as enemies. BY
main strength she was pulled into the
boat and rowed to the shore.
Taken to the station,
A call was sent to the Fifth precinct
for the patrol wagon. and the woman was
placed in the vehicle and taken to the
station-house. Mrs. J. I. Quinn, sister OF
the girl, was notified, and sent dry cloth
ing. Miss Blake suffered from shock,
but seemed to feel no ILL., physically, as
the result OF her impromptu bath.
Miss Blake became acquainted with the
police more than a month ago. when she
walked into the station and notified the
desk sergeant that she was responsible
for the theft of valuable ring reported
missing a day or two previous by a girl
friend. She was locked up. Later, it
was learned the ring had not been stolen.
1t had been mlslaid. and Miss Blake,
hearing about II. had an hallucinatlon that
she had stolen Il. Similar cases in the
last few weeks are said TO have preyed
upon her mind.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01

Continued on Page 4, Column 7,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
.sBrynn on First BaIIot. p

Roger c. Sullivan. national committee
man from Illinois, speaking Of the situa-
ton. said: Bryan Will be nominated
unanimously on the first ballot"
Chairman Taggart has selected this list
OF chaplains for the convention: Tho
opening day, Bishop J. J. Keane, OF tie
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Continued on Page 4, Column 2.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-01-10
SHE SEIZED THE OPPORTUNITY.
Family Didn't Often Get Chance I
Have Photographs Taken.

A philanthropic Cleveland man
heard the other day of family down
in the flats who were in extreme need
of financial aid. He made trip down
to the poor, miserably furnished home
and found that the family was, indeed,
having a struggle to get enough to eat.
He pulled three five-dollar bills out
of his wallet and handed 1t to the
gaunt, half-starved looking mother and
told her to take it and spend it as she
thought best. A few days later he re-
turned to see how the family were get
ting along. All the members in sight
still looked poorly fed. Did you buy
some groceries with that $15?" he
asked. well, no." said the woman,
with some hesitation, you see, 1t was
the first time we had had SO much
money all at once, and 1t looked like
such good chance that we each went
up and had dozen cabinet photo
graphs taken" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-01-10
His Wish Came True.

Prof. Edgar L. Larkin, the noted
astronomer, was discussing marriage
at a dinner in San Francisco. Prof.
Larkin believes that 1t is criminal to
continue for life marriages that are
unhappy "Why condemn" he said,
with grim laugh, men and women
to such misery as afflicts our mutual
friends, the Blanks? We have all mu-
tual friends In the Blanks position.
At the height Of their nightly quarrel
the other day Mrs. Blank choked back
sob and said reproachfully: I was
reading one Of your old love letters
to-day. James. and you said in It that
you would rather live in endless tor
ment with me than In bliss by your
SELF Well. / got my wish.' Blank
growled."