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The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
GAN MAY BUY PLANTS.
BE Negotiating for York, Pm
Firms.

Pa. April LIT was reported here
hat negotiations are on for the
he Teter Heany Developing Com
nd the Heany Fireproof Wire
Y 10 J. p. Morgan & Co
consideration Is said 10 be
The Teter Heany Developing
Y was incorporated IN 1900 with
/ of $1.O06. coo. The Heany Fire
ire Company was incorporated on
1906, with a capital Of $500. .013
and 81. POO, coo common stock.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
KERN FOR SECOND PLACE.
Indiana Democrats Want the Vice
Presidency for HOOsier.

Indianapolis. April 11.-Friends of John
". Kern, twice a candidate for governor,
and once nominee Of the party for United
States Senator, and indorsed by the re-
cent State convention for the Vice Pres
ideney. are sending letters broadcast 10
prominent Democrats OF the country.
urging them 10 secure instructions for
Kern at their State conventions. He is
represented by a close friend Of Bryan.
The Taggart organization is back Of
Kern. but there seems to be disposition
on the part Of both factions to unite upon
him. feeling his nomination would helm
the state and local tickets, and harmonize
the party throughout the State.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Ithaca Democrats Do Nc

Ithaca, \. Y. April 11.-AI
delegation from Tompkins County Will he
sent 10 the Democratic convention. The
Bryan Democrats in this section failed
even 10 suggest a Bryan delegation to-
day, so strong was the sentiment among
the local Democrats against the Nebras-
kan. Prof. George P. Bristol. of Cornell,
was chairman Of the convention.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Canada 10 Bar GoIdmnn-

ottawa, April 11.-Hon. Oliver. minister
of the interior. has been asked 10 take
steps to prevent Emma Goldman from
returning TO Canada. It is feared that
her presence In Winnepeg and other cities
might be unsetting to the foreign element.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12


NJ. Nelson. second vice president; II. r
Patton. secretary r. l.. Cole. historian;
George S. Wilson. s G. Stuntz. and r. A.,
Maurer. executive committee.
Among the alumni and guests present
were Senator Isaac Stephenson, Of Wis
consln, Representative john NJ Nelson.
Of Wisconsin; Representative John ].
Esch. Of Wisconsin, Representative James
a. Tawney. of Minnesota; Representa-
tive Gustav Kustermann. Of Wisconsin:
DR.. II. Z. Patton, Louis A. Pradt. former
assistant attorney general: Representa-
tive +. A. Morse. George s. Wilson. f. u.
CoyneT, T. L. Cole A. H. Lambeck. J. G.
Stalck, F. J. Katz. Jesse r. Stone. Daniel
Cogsweil c. H. Wegeman, T. W. Brahany.
c. F. Imbusch, Robert A. Maurer, L. r.
Davies. b. J. Price, Deputy Auditor OF
the Navy Department; James A. Priest.
Alfred = Schultz George Kemmerer. F.
W. HIT II. L. Mcdonald H. A Whit
taker. Capt William w Jones, c. z. La
Vigne. and l. j. Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
PLAN ANOTHER CONVENTION.
Virginia ReRubIicans Who Resent Re-
cent Action wiz Meet May Is.

Richmond. Va, April IA call now is
being prepared for Republican conventions
to be held sn May l3 in each district and
Il State convention for this city on May
10 The district conventions will select
delegates TO the Republican national con-
vention at Chicago and the State conven-
ton VIII select four deiegates-at-large, to
contest Tor seats in the national conven-
ton with the recent appointees Of the reg
uiar hePuoncan convention at Lynchburg
otis b. russell is managing the move
ment IN this city and is being helped by
negroes OF this section-James II Havas
DR.. Ramsey, DR. jones. and Rev. " w
Browne. The negroes win name csn7i-
dates for Congr very 5istriet q,
which the Lily ass
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
MR.. LILLEY TALKS.

Sees AIiSuppropriatiOn of Public
Funds In Certain Navy Yards.
Representative Lilley, of Connecticut,
author of the charges Of a submarine
scandal in, Congress. made a speech in
the House yesterday. ia which he de-
nouneed the policy of Congress IN main
tanning a number of navy yards and ap-
propriating money for what he called
dry land yards"
He considerably extended the scope of
his recent charges. declaring that there
has been gross extravaganza and lament
able misappropriation of public funds"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
a. C. SCHERR WINS
West Virginia County n
Name Many DeIeg

Special 10 The Washington Herald
HaTpers Ferry. ". Va. 4
Republicans of Jefferson Co
convention to-day at Shena
tion, and elected delegates
siOnal and State convention
delegates.
Arnold c. Scherr was indo
ernor, and George c. Sturl
gress, George n. Child W
chairman of the county e.
mittee and reelected D. *.
retary.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
MONTANA IS FOR BRYAN.
State Central Committee Indorses
Candidacy OF Peerless One.

Helena, Mont, April 1.-THE Demo-
cratic State central committee at its
meeting to-day selected Boseman as the
place and June 10 as the time - H-l@
ing the State convention 10 Sc
gates to the Denver conventio
A resolution indorsing William
as the candidate for President v
mously adopted
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
HUGHES NDoRSED WITH FAINT PRAISE

Brackets resolution that the Congress
sional delegates work for Gov. Hughes
nomination for tie Presidency. is without
precedent"
Mr. Brackett, replying, seemed 10 be
greatly worked up. and he declared: 4
deny any reflection on the majority. But
Know all about the charge of larceny
when It refers 70 those who want to steal.
OF course these delegates and alternates
are 10 use every honorable means. There
IS no harm In my resolution. Il merely
says that these delegates and alteFnates
must work persistently until a nomination
IS made. 1t does not refer. OF course. 10
those who seek TO escape the manifest
viii Of the party. for as a matter of fact
Pc is a subject Of great concern to many
in the State that this minority report OF
mine should be adopted
Representative Serene Z. Payne. leader
Of the House Of Representatives, asked to
have the majority and minority reports
read so that all the delegates might un-
deT5tand them thoroughly. The two re-
ports were again rend, whereupon Mr.
Payne said: I yield 20 no man in my
admiration for Gov. Hughes, and yet I am
not one OF his self-appointed friends.
Is an Insult.
Il would like to see a united front
made for him at Chicago, but I cannot
vote for a resolution which is an insuIt
to this convention, an insult 10 every
delegate present. an insult to every dele
gate-at-iarge and alternate-at-large, and
which puts stigma upon them and upon
this convention This convention sends
these delegates-at-large and alternates.
directing them to use every honorable
means TO bring about the governor s
nomination.
This convention commissions these
delegates TO do this and I shall not vote
for any resolution which, as I say, in
suits the sincerity and integrity Of this
convention
After number of other speeches Sena-
tor White finished the reading of the
report OF the committee On resolutions.
naming the Presidential elect0rs-at-large.
The coi0red delegates, headed by ". r.
r. Richardson, then handed UP a memo
rial TO Senator White, asking that 1t be
incorporated IN the platform This could
not be done because the platform had
been adopted. The memorial was signed
by five negro delegates. all Of when had
been bitterly opposed to Mr.. Anderson's
selection as an alternate-at-large.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
iGE MEN ATTEND DINNER
sity of Wisconsin Club As.
sembles at ShOreham.
j. Eseh Acts as POSTMASTER.
d states Senator la Toilette
DIS Regrets-List of Guests.

ers and guests OF the University
onsin Club Of Washington assem-
dinner at the shorehsm Hotel
ht Many graduates Of the uni
who have Won recognition In pub
were present, and were called on
is and speeches.
nor that Senator La Toilette, a
Of the association, would be in
for President attracted many
Der men, The rumo: was dispeIl-
n the banquet was ended. one
explained that the club was
a social organization which did
slider politics.
2 the speakers was Representative
Nelson. who read a letter from
La Toilette. stating he was 81
rettiBg ne could not join in praise
mater
)eakers were Representatives John
POSTMASTER: l.. A. Pradt, former
I attorney general: Representa-
m ". Nelson. B. J. Price, Deputy
Of the Navy Department: f. ].
+. La Vigne. and T. L. Cole.
}mmItiee in charge Of the banquet
Edmonde La Vigne, chairman: {.
eman, and II. l. Mcdonald. Lead
the varsity singing were c. E.
! and A. H. Lambeck.
Ulcers OF the club are: r. ]. Katz.
II; Representative John j. Eseh.
q nFaefdars. panraeo,,t. sf.-o E,t,,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

The Democratic party. inspired by hope, has its
face turned to the morning sun Of reform It is
making harmony" its Watchword II is entering the
next Presidential contest confident Of rictory. The
Republicans have been tried and found wanting
The Democratic party Is IN favor Of every reform
demanded by the intelligent electorate Of the
country Il Is the party Of jefferson the party Of
the plain people and the party Of the Constitution
The right to elect United States Senators by the
people Is a step in advance and in the right diTee-
tion. hone il win be speedily brought about It
IS in accord with True JeffersUuisn principles II
Is the right kind Of reform in the interest Of the
accomplishment win keep the government nearer the
and herald the coming Of the better and the
brighler day in the onward march q ihe lennblle
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Deacon BrRckett BaIlZa.


Of the platform. But Deacon Bracket
didn't see 1t that way. He got up on his
feet. He was greeted with Platform.
platform" by the chaps who had had a
pretty dull time of it. and who welcomed
anything in the shape OF a scrap. But
Mr.. Braokett did not go to the platform
He stood in the aisle and rasped out that
he. as a member Of the committee on
resolutions. had a minority report TO
submit.
Mr.. Brackett said that ne was not at
ali satisfied with the wording of the
majority report concerning the indorse-
ment of Gov Hughes for President. Mr..
Bracket submitted the following sub
stitute to take the place of the last para
graph in the majority report quoted
above:
The Republicans OF the State very
earnestly favor the nomination of Gov.
Hughes for the Presidency at the coming
convention. they viii not be satisfied with
a support by the delegates that is perfume
tory or spiritless. In view of the sentiment
and of recent events the delegates-at-
large selected by the convention are in
structed. and the delegates from the sew
eral districts are required to labor per-
sistently for his nomination until the
nomination is made"
Timothy L. Woodruff was on his feet in
an instant. He spoke from the platform.
He said: THE resolution which Mr.. Braek-
EFT presents was signed by seven OF the
members Of the committee on
The platform as prepared
by the majority was prepared with great
care and submitted TO many for their con
sideration. Among those to whom It was
submitted were some Of the most ardent
admirers and friends Of Gov. Hughes
The delegates and aiternates at large
named by the majority are directed 10
use ali honorable means 20 bring about
Gov Hu0hes' unn'snatlon for the Presi-
n the resolution
the integrity OF
request Of Mr. !
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
RAYNER'S SON SENT
TO A SANITARIUR
Mrs Fisher Declares They
Love One Another-Anx-
iOus to Marry.

BALTIMORE July To-day has
been one Of sensations in the case OF
William B. Rayner, son Of Senator
Rayuer. and Mrs. Edith Ridgley Fisher.
wife of William H Fisher.
Young Rayner was sent TO a sanitar-
iIJTn near Baltimore at the instance Of
his father, who was appointed a com
mission IN lunacy for his son.
In a sensational Interview in Phua-
delphia, Mrs. Fisher said that young
Rayner is not crazy. He loves me. q"
she said, and love him We under
stand each other perfectly. We both
want 10 get married, and will do so
as soon as we legally can We have
been travelling sn over the country for
the last four months, going as far as
the Pacific coast. He always treats me
finely. and lavished presents upon me.
His father sent him money up 10 two
weeks ago, when he sudddealy. ceased
Up 10 that time Mr.. RayneI had been
quiet and we had been very happy Ha
then began drinking heaviIys sbsfnthe.
and similar drinks-and ne became run
down
II IS very likely that Mrs. Fisher will
soon obtain her wish TO BE- free. as her
husband, William II. Fisher, has in
stituted divorce proceedings
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
Old New York Opponent
Switches to Bryan Side

ALBANY, n. Y, July 25.-PubUc
Service Commissioner Thomas n. Os-
borne. Of Auburn. one Of the leaders in
the Home Rule Democracy movement,
and who refused 20 support Bryan in
his previous campaigns or Hearst when
he ran for governor on the Democratic
ticket, today in a letter 20 National
Committeeman Norman +. Mack. an
nounced his intention Of supporting
Bryan for the Presidency.
In a lengthy letter in which he dis
cusses the Republican nominee and his
known position in previous campaigns
Osborne said:
when I test candidates and plat
forms TO see which squares best with
my conception Of Democracy 1 cannot
hesitate long There Is really but one
great issue. as I see 1t, in this cam
paign from which all other issues
spring. 1t is the fight against privi-
lege, and that is a fight for the funda-
mentals Of our Republican government
at is because 7 believe that a vote
for the DemOcr attic ticket would be q
way of looking a. matters-natfonal and
observation-disclosures I see some hope
of dealing effective blows at all forms
of special privilege from that party and
little from the other, that 1 shall accept
my party's platform and candidates and
cast my vote for Mr.. Bryan. And as
I opposed him frankly sno openly be-
fore, so now 1 shall support him with
equal frankness and sincerity
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
WEATHER REPORT.

During the last thirty-six hours local
rains have occurred in areas east Of ne
Rocky mountains. and in localities "A
the lower Mississippi and upper OHIO
valleys and the middle Atlantic and
southern New England States the rain
fall has been heavy.
Temperature is close to the seasonal
average over the entire country, and no
marked changes in temperature have oc-
CURED.
Local showers will continue in the
middle eastern and southeastern States
during the next thirty-siX hours, and
temperature changes will be slight
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have light 10 easterly
winds and showers 70 the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation (in
inChes) has been reported during the
past tWenty-four hours. Columbus,
eos; Pittsb1rg. 16S; Philadelphia /. ls:
Binghamton, 254; Albany. 10: New Or
leans, LIS; Toledo, 162: Hartford. II6:
Harrisburg, L-40; Memphis, $50; Pensa-
cola, LIS; Confluence, Pa. S40; Franklin.
Pa. PA; Salisbury. Pa, 200.
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
OF WALES
REVIEWS WARSHIPS
Prepares for Quebec's His
1orical Pageant Late
This Afternoon.

QUEBEC, July Eight British war
ships. two French, and the big white
American battleship New Hampshire.
lined Up IN the St. Lawrence river for
review by the Prince OF Wales
was the chief feature OF this mornings
celebration OF the tercentenary Of the
founding o. OIebec.
With every mast and yard a-futte-
with flags, re warships awaited the
prince. As he put out from shore for
the review, trs cheer from the sailors
who thronged the rigging was echoed in
greater -oIyme from the thousands OF
spectators.
Such display OF pennants never be
fore has been seen in American waters.
From the Exmouth, the flagship. fioat-
ed the Pennant of Admiral Sir Asheton
Curzon-Howe; from the Indomitable.
England's giant cruiser. streamed the
royal banner; Rear Admiral Sir John
Jellicoe's flag was up on the AlbemarI:
Admiral Jaure gfbery's ensign with the
tri-color Of France rose above the Leon
Gambetta, and Rear Admiral Covvles
displayed his colors above the New
Hampshire Other vessels taking part in
the naval pageant were the French
battleship Admiral Aube. and the Brit
fish battleships Russell and Duncan. and
the cruisers Venus and Arrogant
The long. line OF gray British war
ships, the drab paint OF the french
fighters. and the trim New Hampshi e.
the sun glancing upon her white sides.
presented an imposing spectacle The
inspection or the fleet took up most Of
the morning. Every man in Quebec who
could beg. borrow. rent or steal a craft,
was out to witness the scene.
The enthusiasm displayed ecIipsed
that OF the military review Of yesterday.
and endured throughout the whole
morning until the Prince returned again
TO the Citadel, to prepare to witness the
great historical pageant to be enacted
late this afternoon CT the Plains OF
Abraham.
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
Meets National Committee
to Pick Democratic
Chairman.
WISCONSIN MAN
LEADS FOR POST
Willing to Defer TO Candidate S
Preference-Given Ovation on
Way to Conference.

CHICAGO, July 25.-Greeted b-- a
crowd at the union depot, William Jen-
nings Bryan reached Chicago today and
began the practical work Of his cam
paign for the Presidency. He was driven
to the Auditorium Annex, where he
went into conference with a subcommit-
tee Of the Democratic national COM
mittee pick a national campaign man
ager.
Mr. -Bryan's first word in Chicago was
one Of exuitation at the granting Of a
constitution 70 Turkey by the Sultan.
Turkey has gone democratic" said
Mr.. Bryan Good Maybe after a few
more nations have spoken the Repub-
hcan leaders viii recognize the right Of
the FIlipinos to a constitution. The idea
Of governing a people arbitrarily and
outside Of a constitution is un-Ameri-
can. And now it would seem that even
Turkey repudiates the doctrine
Bryan Has No Choice.
II have no choice for national chair
man. said Mr.. Bryan before meeting
Thomas Taggart and the other national
leaders. I want tho best man for the
place. I am not going TO force my opin-
n
the whole matter over. Ny views will
be Influenced by the opinions Of the
men who have come to Chicago from all
parts Of the country Everybody wants
the best man"
When the candidates met the commit
tee today Thomas E Ryan. Of Wis
cOnsin. was the chocie of the committee
for national chairman of tho committee
TO succeed Thomas Taggart, and was
Temporarily chosen to fl the place It
was condede. however. that If Mr..
Bryan was Dissatisfied with Mr. Ryan,
the choice might be Committeeman John
II. Atwood. OF Kansas, Representative
Ollie NJ. James Of Kentucky, OF. in fact,
anybody Mt Bryan might name
KIN at Work Early.
John ". Kern, Vice Presidential can
didate. was up early today and Prepar-
ing for the subcommittee meeting.
A number Of Democratic noJables from
the Middle West are here to greet
Bryan. Among them is Adlai z. Steven
son, of Illinois. former Vice President
of the United States.
Stevenson viii be a candidate for the
nomination for governor. and Il is be
Heved he wishes 70 find out whether
Bryan wishes him TO run
Bryan'S progress across Nebraska and
Iowa was a real triumphant procession.
Although the candidate retired early
last night, his train was greeted at
every station where It stopped by en-
thusiastic Democrats. At many sta
tiCnS the residents kiniled great bon
fires and shouted insistentIy for the
candidate to come out and say some
thing" But Bryan remained IN his
state room, slumbering peacefully. Be
fore he retired, however. Bryan shook
hands and delivered a brief address at
Omaha.
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
FOUR FUGITIVE BOYS
q CAUGHT BY POLICE
Escape From Reform School Gives
Them Little Liberty-Two
Charged With Theft.

-Four boys-Frank league. John Lee,
Charles MeDaniels and William Roland
who ran away from the Reform School
a couple of days ago. were captured
this morning. league and Lee were
found by one Of the guards a short dis
tance from the school
McDaniels and Roland were arrested
by detectives Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad as they stepped from a freight
train at Cumberland, Nd. The Wash
ington police were notified by telegraph
that the two boys broke into a grocery
store and the railroad ticket office at
Dickerson, Nd, and stole a small sum
OF money
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
THAW THREATENED
WITH APPENDICITIS
Suffering Severe Pains, He Is
Visited by Doctor Twice a
Day in Iail.

POUGHKEEPSIE. ". Y, july %
Harry X Thaw is threatened with ap-
pendicit!s. and it is believed that his
ailment has so far progressed as TO
become - -iOus.
DR.. John A card, his physician, said
after meeting Thaw this morning that
the case looked Ike appendicitis and
he has ordered mineral waters for the
patient.
Thaw suffers with intense pains in
his side and DR.. Card will visit him
twice day Thaw suffered with slight
pains several days before he called in
the doctor.
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
PRESIDENT WRITES
TO MISS KOHLSAAT
None Like Welded Lovers" He
Tells Bride-Elect Of Potter
Palmer, r.

CHICAGO. July 25.-8Iiss Pauline
Kohlsaat who is TO be married 10 Pot
ter Palmer jr-, next Monday. uniting
Two vast fortunes. received q cordial
little note today from Presiden- Roose-
VCIt-
In communication TO the young wom-
ans father, Herman KohIsaat. the
President refers 70 Miss Pauline as
Dear Little Pauline
The autograph note. 70 Miss KohIsaat
enclosed IN the letter 10 her father was
President Roosevelt's wedding gift. "a
his note says. There ara nc lovers
Ike welded lovers"
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
ARREST GAS COMPANY.
URGES Mr.. WHITAKER
Health Inspector Seeks Warrant
for Georgetown Concern, Charg-
ing Smoke Law Violation.

Inspector Whitaker. Of the Health De-
partment, today recommended that a
warrant be issued in the case Of the
Georgetown Gas Light Company for IN
lawful emission OF smoke.
In the campaign for a ''spotless town. s.
General Inspector Whitaker has visited
thirty-six plants. as the result Of which
three violations Of the smoke law vVArs
noted Warnings were given and in only
one instance was warrant recommend
ed.
The Washington times., 1908-07-25
HAZEL DREW KILLED
BY MAN SHE LOVED
Suspect in Troy Murder Is
Married Railroad
Man.

TROY. y. Y, July 25.-The great Troy
murder mystery is declared TODAY TO
be nearer a solution than at any time
since the body Of pretty Hazel Drew
was found in TeaIs pond. Investiga--
crs have brought 70 light the girls
friendship with a railroad man. who
lives in Troy
The suspect has lived here 70. more
than twenty years, has been married
1or sixteen years. and has several chf-
d1eu. He was a waiter during his early
manhood and for three weeks was en-
ployed IN a hotel al Averne Park three
miles from Teal pond For four Yeas
ne held position in a railroad build
ing IN Troy, where he was daily thrown
In contact with hundreds Of young wo-
men and girls
Early n 1877 the suspect obtained a
railroad position and his work has TAX
en- him 10 various parts Of the country.
since late in June he has been running
on a train between New York and Al
oany. leaving Albany daily ct I2.O5 o
m and returning leaving New York at
l2:SO a. m
Net Him in Albany.
The records Of the company show he
LETT Albany on Monday. July s. at 1z.5
D m. returning early on Tuesday morn
ING July J. He then returned 10 his
nome IN Troy, where he remained until
Wednesday, again leaving Albany at
Iz-uo p m II VIII be recalled that On
Monday, July {. Hazel Drew was seen
at the Troy depot about 70 take the
II 30 a m train for Albany. which ar
rives there at HISS, allowing her ten
minutes TO see the railroad man at the
Albany depot before his departure at
l2:O5 p m for New York Hazel return
ed 10 Troy on the 1Z-SO train. arriving
at Troy at 1z.55- At lis she was at
Westcott's giving orders Sor the re-
raovaI Of her trunk.
About the time that Hazel Drew was
taken III last winter. and sought the
seclusion Of Uncle William TayIor's
farm. the railroad suspect applied Cor
a transfer to thu West, which was
rather unusual. The records Of the com
pany employing him are at variance
with his own statements.
This man uses a peculiar type Of pen
ell in his business, a pencil OF. peculiar
color and size. and that for a year pasr
Hazel Drew has been using the same
size and style OF pencil Dozens Of scraps
written by her now IN my possession
prove this point beyond any doubt.
Girl Intended to E,oDe.
There is no question that Hazel Drew
had given Up her place at Prof Carev's
house, had discarded much OF her cloth
Ing, mas said good-by 70 her friends
and VS. preparing 10 eIope. There is
CContinue5- On Fifth Fsgs.l