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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
ATTACK PORTSMOUTH JAIL
TEN MEMBERS OF THE MOB UP
BEFORE THE MAYOR.
Brutes Whom Crowd Was After
Had Been Spirited Away to
the Norfolk Jail.

NORFOLK. Va. August 15.-Quiet pre-
walls in Portsmouth today following the
Jail attack last night by a mob who
sought the negro assailants of Mrs. Albert
Powell of Prentiss place. after the prison
ers. without the knowledge of the mob,
had been brought to Norfolk for safekeep-
ing.
Henry Smith, alias Oscar Perry. the
negro charged with the assault upon Mrs.
Powell was today held for the grand
jury Smith admitted breaking into the
Powell house, robbing it and having a
struggle with the woman. and made only
slight uenial of the assault.
Ten men, eight white and two negroes.
alleged to have participated in last
nights attack on the county Jail, were
today before Mayor Reed in Portsmouth.
The cases were continued until August 10.
Martin L. Westbrook, Wade II. Codd and
T. o. Williams, alleged leaders, gave $1,000
bonds; W. H. Eckert. Walter Stubbs, jr.,
Harry Price, Marshall Thompson, Joseph
Owens, Jesse Josey and Morgan Brooks
gave $500 bonds. j. +. Bresman and r.
Desman, the latter a United States sailor
were committed in default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
TAFT POSTS WRIGHT
Informs New War Secretary
on Cuba and Panama.
AFFAIRS ARE DISCUSSED
Latter Visits Hot Springs to Stay
Over Sunday.
JOHN HAYS HAMMoND's JOB
Noted Engineer Will Devote Ener.
Clubs Potent Campaign Factor.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. August 1J.-Judge
Taft will today devote the major portion
of his time to placing Luke E. Wright.
his successor in the war office, in touch
with certain important Cuban and Pan
anna matters. Gen. Wright, who arrived
today. will remain here over Sunday
The conference is the first since he has
had opportunity to become somewhat
familiar with the various problems call
ing for decision. No other callers OIL
conferences will be held today with the
candidate, although the two West Vir-
giana republican factions are still here
in an effort to settle their differences
among themselves.
1t was stated. however, that both
Swisher and Scherr have refused tc
voluntarily withdraw their gubernatoria
aspirations, and that ultimately the ma
tional committee will be confronted with
the question.
John Hays Hammond. the mining engi-
neer and candidate for the vice presi-
Dental nomination at Chicago, will devote
his energies during the campaign to max.
ing the National League of Republican
Clubs a potent factor in the presidential
political controversy. This decision was
announced after series OF conferences
on the subject.
Mr.. Hammond will be a candidate fol
the presidency of the league and ha:
received assurances of success in tina
direction. His plan is to begin withou
delay the execution Of a comprehensive
scheme Of organization, intended not onl!
to bring tha membership Of the league tt
it's former strength, but to greatly In
crease it's membership and activities.
Quiet Day for Taft.
Judge Taft had comparatively quie
day yesterday. He spent some time
with Messrs Hammond and Vorys, hat
lengthy talk with Representative Hep
burn of Iowa saw Beekman Winthrop
assistan; secretary OF the treasury
played his usual game Of golf. and. be
sides debating many letters. began th'
preparation of the speech he is to make
here = week from today to the Virginia
republicans.
Mr.. Taft was told by w. y. Mitchell
general agent of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for Georgia. that although life
long democrat he should take the stuml
in Georgia to advocate the election OF th'
republican national ticket. This state
ment was issued by Mr.. Vorys for th'
Taft headquarters here.
The declaration for Mr.. Taft OF the Bal
timOre Sun. Maryland's leading demo
cratic paper actuated by sense or pub
lie duty. will bring encouragement to th'
republicans of the state, who have ever
previously had much hope of carrying
the commonwealth. The attitude Of th
Sun is Indicative of a disinterested con
viction upon dispassonate reflection
over the speeches of acceptance and tn
careers of Taft and Bryan.
There was continuation OF confer
ences between the Swisher and Scher
factions and Mr.. Vorys, without definite
result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
MISS PECK NEAR HEAVEN.
Reaches Altitude Of $4,000 Feet on
Great Peruvian Mount.

LIMA, Peru, August 15-Miss Annie s.
Peck of Providence. r. l., the mountain
climber. signaled at o'clock this after
noon her arrival at an altitude of $4,000
feet on Mount Huascaran. the summit of
which Is covered with perpetual snow.
The energy displayed by Miss Peck in
scaling this mountain has brought forth
expressions of establishment from the
natives here. She is accompanied by two
trained Alpine climbers.
Miss Peck left New York two months
ago to make another attempt to reach
the summit of Mount Huascaran, which
she believes to be the highest peak jim the
western hemisphere. On an earlier trial
she was compelled to give up the attempt
after reaching a height of 1880 feet,
owing to the cowardice Of her guides By
reaching an altitude of 25.OOO feet Miss
Peck has ascended higher than any man
or woman in the world. The previous
record was held by w. w. Graham, who
reached height Of 23.S0O feet in the
HimalayaS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15

to leave the city. but noticed that every
thing in the house was in some disorder,
trunks and satchels were packed and
things looked as II some one was ready
to move out. 1 told him that his country
men in Washington are very friendly to
him and would not lift a finger against
him. The fact is. he is without political
Importance His father. though. would
run some danger in showing himself
Il asked him to visit me at my house.
and hope he will. for l want to assure him
that the Armenians bear him no i'll Will,
There are no secret societies among the
Ottomans in Washington.
Then there is story about Mehmed
Ali Bey being hard UP. 1t would be very
strange IL he is, because when he came
to Washington only few months ago his
father gave him $35 600 for his own use.
His salary was 400 or $500 a. month. |
forget which, and as he has been used
to Turkish methods of spending money
he ought to have about all of it in the
bank. Besides that. a servant in his en-
ploy told me that Izzet Pasha has been
sending him 800 month just to educate
the children. 1t does not cost that much
to educate such little ones
Do Not Intend Harm.
Other Armenians and Turks smile at the
idea that any one wants to harm Mehmed
Ali Bey, and say that he is Of little i'm
portance in the political world.
An Armenian told Star reporter today
a story to illustrate the timidity of the
Syrians.
Il was in Mount Lebanon for many
years." he said. "It is city which the
Turkish sultan gave to the Syrians forty
eight years ago with a great deal of lib
erty attached to the gift. During that
forty-eight years the Syrians have not
added forty-eight cents to the commercial
value of the town. The Syrians are a
tame people. One day while I was In a
barber shop a Turk across the street
attacked a Syrian tobacco seller and
struck him on the head with the weight
from a pair Of scales. There was instant
ly great crowd Of Syrians. who came to
protest against such an attack. but not
one dared take hold Of the Turk. All
that they would do was to say Please
do not do such thing Finally police
officer arrested the Turk, but the Syrians
did not lift a hand against him. although
they outnumbered him a hundred tcspne.
The laying of a sewer pipe ca<ssed a
little excitement yesterday afternoon
along Calvert street, when the workmen
found 1t necessary to use dynamite to
remove rocks from the line Of progress.
The blasts were very heavy. and for a
moment the neighbors of the former Turk
ish minister thought that a bomb had been
thrown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
ARMY BALLOON WRECKED.
British Dirigible Had Just Made an
Excellent Flight.

FARNBOROUGH. Eng. August Is
The British army dirigible balloon came
to grief this afternoon upon returning
here after an ascension. The ship had
just landed when the wind caught IL
broadside and overturned IL. Col. ]. f.
Capper, commandant Of the balloon
school at Aldershot. and Capt. f. :.
Cody the American inventor. managed
to jump out Of the car uninjured. but
the balloon was badly torn and the pro-
peller damaged before the troops were
able to capture it.
The airship had just previously COW
cred about twenty miles with ana
against the wind, during which flight ie
tbehaved well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
Hassien Kazim Bey Named
by His Government
FOR WASHINGTON MISSION
Little Is Known of the New Diplo.
matte Star.
MUNDJI BEY STILL CHARGE
Not Surprising That He Didn't Get
the Post-He's Too Young a
young Turk"

A communication from the Turkish gov
ernment informed the State Department
this morning that Hussien Kiazim Bey.
who now represents Turkey at Bucha-
rest, Roumania, has been appointed min
lister to the United States. in place of
Mehmed Ali Bey. The exact nature OF
the communication was an inquiry asking
whether the appointment would be ac-
ceptable to this country. Acting Secre-
tary of State Adee has forwarded the
ton, N. Y. It is expected that as soon
as Mr.. Root is heard from the United
States will formally approve Of the selec-
ton
At the home of the former minister. at
1910 Calvert street, little is known of
not express any opinion as to the choice
of the Turkish government.
Meanwhile Mundji Bey Is charge daft
fares. He did not reach Washington
this morning. as he expected when he
left for New York Thursday. but will
probably arrive In the city tonight.
Why He Didn't Get It.
1t is not surprising to the Ottomans in
the city that a successor other than
Mundji Bey Should be chosen for Wash
ington as the general opinion is that
Mundji Bey was never a strong adher-
ent to Young Turk principles until that
party began to get the upper hand in
governmental matters.
According to Armenians in Washington
Mundji Bey began to be Young Turk
uyhe
Constantinople indicated that plums were
likely to grow in the Young Turks orch
ard for long time to come.
1t is only natural that the sultan. who
is now doing about what the reform
party wants him to, should appoint a
man who has been a dyed-in-thewool
Young Turk. not only in the prosperous
days of the party. but in the days when
IZZet Pasha. father of Mehmed Ali Bey
and right-hand man to the sultan. did
all he could to belittle the reform move
ment.
Sees Mehmed Ali Bey.
A prominent Armenian business man
of this city called at the home Of Mellmed
Ali Bey last evening and was admitted
to the presence of the ex-minster. In
speaking of his visit he said to a Star
reporter today:
"Mehmed Ali received me in his night
clothes. There is no doubt that he has
been i'll. but I think he has been worried
and frightened into a state of nervous
ness that has made him very weak. He
told me positively that he is very much
depressed because he does not know
where Izzet PaSha, his father, is.
This is the first message to the outside
world from Mehmed Ali Boy concerning
the much discussed fugitive.
Continuing his narrative the Armenian
said:
"Syrians are the most timid people in
the world and Mehmed Ali is typical
Syrian. He imagines that some one
wants to do him an injury. but he greatly
exaggerates his Importance. He is in nc
position to do her good or evil. and
nobody wants to hurt him. In America
where the electric chair is used without
fear or favor on assassins. he is COM
paratively safe, but in Turkey-Ah! that
is different matter
Preparations for Departure.
He did not tell me that he was about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
MURPHY PREDICTS VICTORY
SAYS DEMOCRACY Is GOING TO
WIN THIS YEAR.
Declares That Bryan Is Stronger in
New York Than in 1896 or 1900.
Cannot Explain Change.

NEW YORK, August 15-Charles F.
Murphy leader of Tammany Hall, gave
out an interview today. in which he de-
clared that his view of the political situa-
ton In New York state is that the
democracy is going to win this year.. OF
Mr.. Bryan the Tammany chieftain said:
Mr.. Bryan is much stronger IN the
state than he was either in 1uv6 or 1900.
Why? 1 do not exactly know yet. but
the fact remains that there is variety of
evidence on which to base belief in his
increased popularity.
"One reason. l think, lies in dissatis-
faction with Roosevelt and Rooseveltian
policies-too much autocratic rule and
swinging of the big stick. great many
men who sided with the republican party
in the past will not do so this year. 1t
means something when men like Judge
Morgan ]. OBrien and De Lancey Nicoil.
who opposed Bryan in the past. are now
going to vote for him
"Will Mr.. Bryan at the head of the ma
tional ticket be help to the state demo-
cratic ticket instead of a drag as in the
past?" was asked.
"Yes, l think his name will be of ma
terial assistance this year. We indorse
the ticket and platform heartily, and shall
go right to work for 1t. ~
Mr.. Murphy was asked If the demo-
cratic leaders had agreed on a man or
type of man wanted to head the state
ticket.
The State Ticket.
Neither the man nor the type" re-
piled Mr.. Murphy. My ida of what
should be done is this: Settle on no candl-
date or even type in advance, but let us
have a lot Of candidates from which to
choose the best. l favor letting every
man who aspires to be a candidate for the
nomination announce himself and giving
him a welcome into the field.
Let us have candidates from all parts
of the state. Then we can gain some
idea from popular expression which man
or which type of man will give the best
assurance of democratic victory this fall.
II have no candidate of my own. l do
not pretend to know even who or what
kind would be most advisable; so / be-
Lava in onening up the field to ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
BIDS EXCEED APPROPRIATION
Offers Opened for Administration
Building for Washington Asylum.

Daniel E. Garges, chief clerk of the en-
gineer department, opened bids today for
the construction Of an administration
building on the grounds of the Washing
ton Asylum.
This building is to be used in connection
with the District workhouse. The ap-
preparation for the structure is $S5OOo.
All proposals received We're in excess of
that amount. If the proposals cannot be
brought down to the limit of the appro-
priations they will be readvertised.
The bidders were: ThompsOn-Starret
Company, $119, 400; George A. Fuller Con-
struction Company, $11S,OOO, and Pava-
rini & Wyne. $111,UO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15

Capital Traction Company Blamed
for Injuries inflicted in Collision.

Adolph w. Esser and John r. Bennett
members of the metropolitan police force
injured March 13. when a 18th street car
ran into the second precinct patrol wagon.
today filed separate suits to recover $1O.-
900 each as damages from the Capital
Traction COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
FIRE MENACEs KIMBERLY.
Trying to Get Men to Fight Flames
in Northwest Canada.

III I0WCSL SdAoAds
WINNIPEG, Man., August ia special
from Cranbrook says:
A Canadian Pacific railway fire ranger.
just in from Kemberley, says the forest
fire is still burning and will be worse
than yer If the wind changes. The Sui
lvan buildings are In danger and Kim
berley is by no means safe. Heavy clouds
of smoke from thta direction can be seen
from Carnbrook.
The ranger is trying to get fifty men to
go out to fight the fire.
Contributions to the Eernie relief fund
continue to come in The total to date
is 100000. The Canadian Pacific railway
wired $1,000 yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
Weather.

Partly cloudy tonight and
cooler; Sunday probably
showers and cooler. Light
northeast winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15

Capt. r. Fauntleroy McGill. Us. NJ. c..
accompanied by Mrs. McGill and small
daughter, have returned from Panama
and are visiting Mrs. Samuel McGill on
Cornwall street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
Crowds Menace the Jail.

Before noon George Richardson.
young negro, was arrested by the
sheriff's force and charged with the
crime. The victim partially identified the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
SUN IS mighty BUSY
Orb Wits Linen Collars and
Makes Folks Perspire.
LAST NIGHT AWFULlY HOT
Slight Breeze Renders Existence
More Bearable Today.
IMPROVEMENT IS PROMISED
Several Residents. Frustrated by
the Oppressiveness, Taken to Hos
pitals for Treatment.
RECORD OF TEMPERATURES.

Maximum. ~, at ) pm. last even
ing: minimum, "A. at > am. this
morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
JEWISH MASS MEETING
Held Iasi Night 10 Raise neaey
 For Jewish Relief Society.

A mass meeting to celebrate the anniversary of Solomon Bloomgar- den, the well known Hebrew poet. and to raise money for the Jewish Consumptive Relief society was held last evening in City Hall. Bloom garden is an inmate of the Hebrew sanatorium at Denver, Col, and until recently was known simply as "Yeo- ash" He has a thorough knowledge of Talmudical literature and can speak fluently Hebrew, Russian, Po- lish, German and English. Coming to this country in 1880 he entered q business career and adapted himself so closely to 1t that he impaired his health and was forced to so to Den yer There he organized the Con- sumptive Relief society. He came east for the first time against the advise of the physicians to help the cause. l. J. Axelrod presided at the meeting last evening and many He- brew business men occupied seats on the stage. Brief remarks were made by Attorney Thomas F. Devine of this city and Dr Schmiroff of Den yer. Solos were rendered by Miss Rose Kaufman, Miss Bertha Kauf- man, Morris Rice, Miss Edith Meyer, Miss Sarah Karpleman, Miss Edith Brown and Miss Belle Karpleman. A collection which netted more than $200 for the cause was taken up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
HORSE IN STORE
gelszsr inc Shoe Hss Ba6 Us-
 ExIeeied vlsller rs-dsy.

Henry Schildgen Of Prospect road. Naugatuek. had an experience In Wa terbury at noon to-day which gave him little Insight Into what q horse can do when 1t wants to that he never dreamed of before. He hitched his horse good and tight on Jeffer- son street and started on to do some shopping. He had not been gona long when the animal got scared at something, reared up, snapped the hitch line and broke away. heading Into the narrow passageway In the rear of Saxe < Floto, florists, aud Holczer's shoe store. After a few 'plunges the horse freed itself from the carriage and then climbed over big boxes and other Instructions pn- til 1t came to a door entering Hole zer's, where 1t paused for moment as if deliberating whether 1t had bet ter go in or, not. The proprietor was chatting with Samuel Bowman a &C., lectman at New Haven, and begged to be excused for a moment to see who was at the door. MT Holczer was just about to open the door when the horse put It's head through the glass and then rushed into the build Ing, bringing the door off the hinges. The shoe man got bad scare; and the New Haven official, who, by the way, Is commercial traveller, was knocked into shoe box and had his hat crushed. But notwithstanding this the men did we'll. Holczer hold ing the animal by the nose and Be- lectman Bowman grabbing 1t by the tail, and in this way they managed to steer 1t to the front door, where 1t was met by Officer Walsh and turned over to MT Schildgen. While the excitement was on at Holczer's 8 Mrs Floto was very busy trying to find out the cause of the unusual noise against the thin partition which separates the rear end of her store from the alleyway, but when she learned what was up she felt very much pleased that the visitor at the shoe store passed by her place. The damage was small, and Mir Schildgen. a big, good natured German, laughed at the humor of the thing, and MT Holczer joined with him. Not SC with MT Bowman. who although not hurt, was badly scared. He didn't blame anybody, but he saw nothing in it to laugh at.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
SHORT CALENDAR
SissbeI Asked is File Exhibit
 b One Week.

In the superior court at shors calendar to-day George J. Strobe! was allowed one week in which to file with the clerk of the court ex- hibit in the case brought against him by his sister Mrs Emma Strobel Curran for $2.550. Exhibit Is said to be the original or copy of a con veyance by the late Chris Strobel of all his interests in the Strobel company to his brother George Strobel.
 Attorney Rogers was granted ad- ditional order of notice. in the divorce suit of Charles B. Downs against Hattie Downs, the latter's where abouts being at present mystery When last heard from she was living in Hartford.
 A motion, for the receiver of the Cross & Speirs company to pay on certain expenses such as taxes and water rent was allowed, as these debts were accumulating interest of nine per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The, funeral of Thaddeus Gilman tin will be held from the family res idence on South Leonard street to St Patriok's church at S:30t o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The funeral of Narcisse Bergeron was held this morning from the fam. fly residence on Dover street with mass of requiem at St Anne's church by Father Lamontagne and inter- meht in Calvary cemetery The bearers were Joseph Duval, Adelard Biron, Narcisse Belanger, Adolph Pronoyost, Omer Veillette, Ephraim Delage.
 The funeral of Daniel OM Con don was held this morning from his late home, 16 Porter street, with a mass of requiem at St Patrick's church. by Father Gleeson and inter ment in new St Joseph's cemetery. After mass Mrs P. J. Boyce rendered Nearer My God to Thee" The bearers were Patrick Madden, Ed ward Foley, Thomas Condon, Thom- as Nolan, Matthew Shannahan and Michael Driscoll.
 
 Thomas J. Hughes of New Britain aged twenty-six years, died at St Francis hospital, Hartford, where he had been for the past few weeks, of an attack of typhoid fever. The body was removed to the home of his brother, Michael Hughes of Hart ford and the funeral will take place, from there. The deceased leaves brother in New Britain, Patrick Hughes and a brother James in Wa terbury. His parents live in Ire land.
 The funeral of Mrs Catherine Crane was held this morning from her late home on South Elm street with a mass of requiem at the church of the Immaculate Concep- ton by Father O'Brien and inter- ment in St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were Dennis J. Delaney, Joseph Devereaux, John Kelley. Will liam F Ryan. Charles Mcdonald and Frank Reid. After the service Sweet Spirit Hear My Prayer was render ed by Mrs Charles Teller. The floral tributes included a wreath lettered, ..Mother" from her son. ]. J. Crane; pillow. Alfred and Irving Delaney: standing cross. Joseph, Mary and Gathering Worsley; basket of roses, Mrs K. Cunningham and, family: wreath. Miss Rose McNally: .hou. quets, Mrs George Fallon. W. J. o'Brien, saxe ( Fioto.