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The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
PRESIDENT SEES POLO GAME
Rides from Sycamore Hill to Cedar
hurst in Auto.
Secretary Root Leaves for New York.
Loeb Again Denies ROOse-
vet VIII Speak.

oyster Bay, n. Y, July 13.-The con-
ference between President Roosevelt and
Secretary OF State Root and Assistant
Secretary OF State Bacon was continued
at Sycamore Hnl this morning.
After an hours talk, Secretary Root
said good-by TO the President, whose
guest be had been over Sunday and
getting into Mr.. Bacon's automobile
avoided any possible questioners by driv-
ing directly to New York instead OF watt
ing for a train at the oyster Bay station.
After Secretary Roots departure, Sec
rotary Loeb repeated his declaration OF
yesterday that the conference had 20
do only with routine matters Of the De
partment OF State. and that the Venezu-
Ella situation or the troubles IN other
South American republics had received
no special mention.
/ There were no other guests at the Hi
to-day. and the President. who has be-
como a polo enthusiast this summer
/ took advantage OF his freedom &c ride
In an automobile 10 the Rockaway Pole
/ Club, near Cedarhurst, 20 see a game
between the polo club team and Squad
ron a. The Presidents nephew, Stew
art NJ. Robinson, is one OF the Squadron
a players
The President was accompanied by Mrs
Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt
The start from Sycamore Hin was mad,
at $3.50 o'clock.
Secretary Loeb denied for the hundredtl
time to-day that the President woul'
take the stump in behalf OF Canddat
/ Taft He said that under no conceivable
circumstance would the President thlnl
OF breaking precedent in such manner
In case MI Roosevelt nnds II necessar.
10 defend any OF his policies or answe
the attacks OF political enemies, he WI
do so through the newspapers in CAREFUL.
perpaUcd statements.
President and Mrs Roosevelt, accom-
panied by Mrs Douglas Robinson, reach
ed their home on Sycamore Hin at So
p. m. on their return from Cedarhurst
The President enjoyed the afternoon
trip greatly. and said the game, whic
| resulted In q close score, was bully"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
ITALY TO GET HOLIDAY.
AbruEEi-Elkins Wedding VIII he
Event of wide FcStivity.

London. July l3.-The Globe to-day pub
fishes a dispatch from its Rome corre-
spondent announcing that the King OF
Italy has decided TO make the celebration
OF the AbruZzi-Elkins wedding a holiday
OF considerable Importance throughout
the kingdom
In connection with the festivities
proclamation of general amnesty will be
issued, whereby certain offenders, par
ticularly of a political character. whether
banlsAed or out of the country Of their
own accord. Will be allowed to return and
enjoy again the full privileges OF citizen
ship.
Those benefited. It is said. will include
Slgnor Nuncio Nasi. former minister Of
education. who was some time ago con-
Weed for the embezZlemcut Of 800. 900.
which he declared had been spent in good
faith for secret information concerning
foreign powers lie will now be allowed.
according TO the Globe correspondent 20
take his seat in the Chamber Of Deputies,
where he represents Trapani. Sicily
Another exile who will be restored "a
good standing Is Commentators RaffaelO
/ PaliZZOlo, former member Of the Chamber
of Deputies. who has been called leader OF
! the Malta. and who was tho principal fig
ure in a famous political murder trial in
/ 1908. lie is now In the United States.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
DEBS TO VISIT CAPITAL.
Socialist Candidate Plans Extensive
Campaign In the Fall.

Srecisl 10 The Washington Herald.
Milwaukee, Wis, July B.-The Socialist
party may be opposed 70 the so-called
cap!talstic methods OF the old parties,
but they are not averse TO following the
campaign plans Of the older organiza-
Jiuus.
This is evidenced in the announcement
made here to-day that the Socialistic ma
tional executive committee, which had a
conference while Eugene V Debs was In
the city. has decided to send Debs on a
sixty-day speaking tour of the entire
northern half OF the United States, in a
special train. Already more than 200
speeches have been arranged for, and the
number Of places that wish TO hear him
is said 10 be nearly three times as large.
Every city in the North of population
of 100000 or over will be visited, and many
smaller towns. The train viii leave Chi
.cdgo the last Of August, and visit the
West first then wind up the campaign
with a month or forty days in the East
eTn States.
AT Washington there will be particu-
larly strong demonstration arranged
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
AGED EX-MAYOR DEAD.
Cumberland Man Aged Ninety, Born
Christmas Day, 1915.

Cumberland, Md. July 13.-Ex-Mayor
John Beattie Widener, aged ninety. died
tonight at his home on Paca street,
handed down 10 him from his grand
parents. and where he was born, reared,
and spent the greater part OF his life.
He was born on Christmas Day. 1913
and as a youth learned the printing busi-
ness under the late Daniel Blocher, in the
Advocate printing Office. Later he entered
an engineering corps, and was employed
for some time IN looking up a route for
the construction Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal farther west from Cumber-
land.
He served the city OF Cumberland sew
eral years as a member Of the city coun-
ell. and also as mayor; served a six-year
term as register OF wills for Allegany
County. and served thirty years as JUS
tice of the peace for the county. Judge
Wideuer was prominent in the Masonic
fraternity. He Is survived by two daugh-
ters. Miss Kate Alice Widener and Mrs.
John L. Snyder He viii be buried with
| Masonic honors.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
Lynchburg Citizen Dies.
! 70 ~ Wnshinrtcn IIenld.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va, July lS.-J. r. Frank
lin, aged seventy-four years, one Of the
most prominent citizens Of Appomattox
County. died at noon to-day. He was
prominent merchant, and was first mayor
Of Pamplins City. He began business in
1854. and led an active life until few
years ago. He was president Of the Bank
Of Pamplins. and for ten years was
treasurer of Appomattox County. He is
survived by four sons and two daugh-
ters. as follows: w. c., r. L.. and J. w.
Franklin, OF Pampllns; S. H. Franklin, a
leading Lynchburg merchant, and Mrs.
y. F. Connally, Of Pamplins, and Mrs. c.
Tyree Watkins, OF Richmond.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
ALONG DAUGHTERS SUE.
Famous Honolulu Beauties Trying
10 Get Money from Estate.

Honolulu, July 5.-The suit of Mrs,
Bessie r. Burns against her mother, Mrs.
Julia H. Along, widow of the late
Chinese millionaire, Along, is going on
in court here. and reveals a remarkably
bittcr family quarrel
The suit Is brought to have the court
declare that the income Of the property
left by Along, when he returned 10 China
was a trust fund for the benefit Of his
twelve daughters. The suit was origin
ally brought by Mrs. Riggs, another
daughter Of Along, and three other
daughters joined her, but they compro-
missed with their mother for $4,000 each.
Mrs Burns was one Of these, but she
declares she was induced to agree to con-
promise by false representations.
Two Of the Along daughters, Mrs. Whit
ing. wife Of the admiral. and Mrs. Dough-
erty. wife of Lieut.. Dougherty. of the
United States navy, are away, but Of the
ten daughters here, five side with the
mother. while five oppose her. OF the
two sons. one favors the mother.
The testimony shows Mrs, Along has
shown partiality in gifts Of money to
some of her daughters children.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
REBELS DRIVEN BACK
HOnduran Troops Retake the
Town of GraciaS.
PORTO CORTEz THREATENED
Spreads to Atlantic Side.
Fighting Is MOmentariiy Expected.
ed Lest Other Central American
Republics Become Involved.

Reports received at the State Depart
ment yesterday indicated that the Hon
duran government troops are gaining
ground on the Pacific side OF Honduras.
II. Percival Dodge. American Minister to
Salvador, notified the State Department
that the HOnduran government had an
nounced that the town Of Gracias had
been retaken. and that the government
troops are advancing upon Choluteca-
Both these towns were captured several
days ago by the revolutionists.
The revolution has broken out on the
Atlantic side OF Honduras. in the vicinity
OF Porto Cortez, although no actual tight
ing in this vicinity has been reported.
Albert W. Brickwood, jr., American con-
sui at Porto Cortez. in a dispatch received
at the State Department late yesterday
afternoon, said that two bands OF revolu-
tionists were menacing the city, and an
attack was mOmentarily expected. one
Of these bands was commanded by Gen.
Lee Christmas. an American soldier OF
fortune. who has participated in many
| Central American revolutions.
Alleges Treaty Violations.
Mr.. Dodge also notified the department
that President Davila OF Honduras had
fled a complaint with the Central Ameri-
can Court of Justice at Cartago charging
Salvador and Guatemala with violation
OF the treaty Of peace and amity adopted
az tho Central American Peace Confer
ence held IN Washington last winter. The
complaint is based upon article II. which
pro yides that the contracting govern
ments shall arrest and place on trial
every person OF whatever nationality
who. within the territory OF one OF the
contracting parties. shall initiate or fos-
ter revolutionary movements against any
OF tho other republics.
The contention OF Honduras IS that
If Salvador and Guatemala had en-
forced this provision Of the convention
the present revolution would have beer
averted. Salvador. however. has al
ready srresed many persons who ar,
supposed to be implicated in the upris
Ing against Honduras.
Gunboat Starts for AmapaIa.
The Eunboat Albany left Panam,
, yesterday for Amaplia, the principal Dor
OF Honduras on the Pacific side. 10 max
, an investigation Of the situation there. Til
Albany has on board a marine detach
mcnt Of 100 officers and men. who ar
: being transported from the Canal Zon
70 San Francisco.
While the Albanys mission Is primaril
one OF investigation. she will remain q
Amapala for several days and her pres
- feet upon the revoluuonists, who are ad
vanclng upon the city. The revolutionist
several days ago captured Cholutecs
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
GOING ABROAD ON A DARE
Woman Takes Bet of Dinner for
Fifty with Mayor Hahn.
VIII snil Alone on the Princess
Alice, and Expects to Go ns
Far ns Carlsbad.

New York, July l3-Mrs. Mamie Droy-
fuss. daughter OF Edward J. Sparenberg,
VIII sail for Europe on the Princess Alice
next Thursday on a dare.
The young woman, who is president
OF the Women's Democratic Club OF the
Eighth Assembly District. was IN Lor-
ber's restaurant in Grand street on Sat
urday. There was an exciting discussion
over the nomination OF Bryan.
III women would have a vote" re-
marked the young woman, MIR. Bryan
would surely be elected"
And why DO you say that?" asked
Max Hahn, mayor OF Grand street, who
is a Republican.
We'll you see." she replied, "Mr.
Bryan is a much handsomer man than
Mr. Taft"
That's a woman's argument for you. -
exclaimed Mayor" Hahn. "and only
shows how women Will vote when they
get the chance. The handsome men
would get all the offices.
THAT reminds me the way women dc
things The other day friend OF mine
urged his wife TO go abroad alone. Ticket
and baggage were ready, but she weak
ened as she went up the gangplank and
didn't go. I don't know OF a woman who
| has the courage 20 make the trip alone.
What" exclaimed Mrs. Dreyfuss
| Don't you dare say that again.
would go myself II wouldn't frighteI
me. II would be like taking a stroll
along Avenue A on a delightful after
noon"
Il dare you 10 60" remarked Mayor
/ Hahn.
Then I'm going" quietly remerke,
| Mrs Drcyfuss. "ard choose to start mex
/ Thursday"
| She Will pay her own expenses anC
will go rs far as Carlsbad. On her re
| turn Mayor Hahn will have 20 pa,
for a banquet for fifty guests in he
/ honor
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
FRANK II. HITCHCOCK
LIGHTNING LOSS HEAVY.
Many Fires Caused During Storm
West of Rockville.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd. July B.-several fires
caused by lightning during the storm
which passed over this section last night
were to-day reported from points west.
A barn belonging 20 Charles Walters,
near Germantown. was destroyed. as was
also one on the farm OF Winfield S. Ma
eruder. near Hunting Hill a stack OF
grain on the place of jefferson Rabbit,
at Mlddlebrook. was struck. and por-
ton of the stockyard burned. The loss
will aggregate several thousand dollars.
But little rain accompanied the storm in
this immediate vicinity, which is suffer
ing seriously from drought.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
WILL DEPORT CHINESE.
New York Officials to Send Celestial
Sailors Home

New York. July 13,-Arrangements were
made this afternoon to have twenty-three
Cinnamon, who tried TO jump from the
tramp steamer strathyre, while she was
AT her pier IN Brooklyn. on Saturday
night. deported on Wednesday
During the afternoon they were taken
from the Church street station 10 Ellis
Island, where they will remain until Sat
urday, when they probably will be put
aboard the Lusitania. From Liverpool,
the Chinese will be shipped on a steamer
TO Shanghai. II a British tramp steamer
can be found which will take the Chinese
before Wednesday, they will be put on
this steamer.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
FIRE SHINES rs MILES.
Blaze in Mexican OIL Field Cuts on
All Traffic.

Blaze in Mexican OIL Field Cuts on
All Traffic.
TamDico. Mexico. July l3.-No direct
word has been received from the great
oil-neld fire on the San Geronimo River,
seventy-ave miles southwest OF here, for
two days.
The light OF the flames can still be
seen from here, and IL is evident thai the
underground basin Of Of IS still burn
ing fiercely. The usual travel 70 that
district is by boat, but the burning OF
upon the rivers and upon Lake Tamia-
peta makes the trip dangerous.
II Is reported that the flow Of oil n
the wells at Ebane, about forty-dye
miles distant from the burning fields,
show a decrease, and IL IS feared that
the latter basins are connected by an
underground channel, ard that both may
be entirely destroyed.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
FRESHMAN WILL STAY.
United States VIII Not Deport the
Young Political Offender.

New York. July 13.-James Carty. a
penniless young Irishman, who two weeks
ago arrived in this country and whose
return was demanded by The British
government, will be allowed 20 land
Commissioner Bingham received ca
blegram from the British government de-
manding Carty's extradition on a charge
Of cattle driving" The United Irish
mems Society engaged Daniel O'Renly
20 fight the case. O'Reilly contended
that cattle-driving was an offeDse not
known here, and that, at the most Carly
was political, not a criminal, offender.
The British government dropped the case
on learning OF the nature Of the defense.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
REPUBLICANS TO RATIFY.
Meeting Tonight VIII Make Plans
for Big JoIIificntiOn.

The executive committee OF the League
Of Republican State Clubs OF the District
OF Columbia will meet in the parlor of
the Garrick Club this evening TO hear
the report Of the subcommittee having
in charge the arrangements for holding
the big ratification meeting Of the league
at Marshall Hall on Saturday. August
Is.
After other important business OF the
league is disposed Of a collation. viii be
served ard q musical programme Will
be rendered
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
POSSE SEEKS NEGRO BRUTE.
Chase Man Who Attacks
EIeven-year-OId Girl.
shinCtou Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Roanoke, Va. July 13,-News reached
here tonight from Sydnorsville, saying
armed bands OF determined men are
securing the nelghborhood Of Sydnors-
Vile, Franklin County, for VIII Finney,
a negro. with Indian blood In his veins,
who beat little Ella Jamison, the eleven
year-old daughter OF John Jamison, a
prominent farmer, almost to death His
purpose was not accomplished.
Jamison missed the child. and went to
look for her. he found evidences Of a
struggle in the road, and later caught up
with Finney. who was carrying the girl
In his arms, making his way for heavy
timber. The negro threw the child down,
and. after hurling stones at the father.
escaped. The girl was terribly mutilated
about the head and face.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
TO JAIL FOR FIVE YEARS.
Convicted of Misappropriatiug En-
terpriEe National Bank Funds.

Pittsburg, July 1S.-Lemert s. Cook,
real estate promoter. convicted over
year ago on q charge Of aiding Cashier
T. Lee Clark. OF the Enterprise National
Bank, who committed suicide, in the mis-
appropriation Of funds. was to-day direct
cd to begin serving his sentence OF fVe
years and three months by United States
Judge Young.
During the past year Cook unsuccess-
fully appealed TO the higher courts
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
DR.. OSLER REACHES
CHLOROFORM AGE
Continued from Pnge One.

lishcd the SAGE Foundation, with an en-
dowment of $lO0Jo0o0, for sociological re-
search. and vies with Miss Helen Gould
In the variety Of her bcnefactlons and
the industry with which they are pro-
NOTED.
Mark Twain. who, thougc over sew
enty-two. IS an indefatigable and as sue
ccssful in his chosen field Of literary ac-
tivitv as most authors Of half his years.
Mr.. Clemens travels great deal here
and abroad, keeps a secretary and an
amanuenss constantly busy.
Andrew Carnegie, Too.
Andrew Carnegie, now, when past sew
enty-two years of age. Is still exceed
ingIy active IN the promotion and sys-
tematlzation OF big charitable and edu-
catlonal projects. The great steel mas
ter. after the Oslcr theory was promul-
gated In 1885, and when past seventy
planned his 100000 teachers founda-
tlon. and added materially 20 the enec-
tlyeness Of the Carnegie Institute at
Washington.
Joseph G. Cannon. Speaker Of the
House, who at seventy-two went through
one OF the most strenuous legislative ses
sions without falling sick a day. or ever
/ Tagging IN his manifold political activi
/ ties lie was also a Presidential candi
date
A. J. Cassatt, dead now, but who, wheI
over sixty laid out that tremendous sys
/ TEN OF tunnels and terminals which mari
! the Pennsylvania terminal system in New
/ York as the costliest and most novel Il
/ the world.
Gen. Booths Tour.
Gen. Booth. head Of the Salvation Army
who. when seveuty-eight. made tour o
the world. reylsiting America, maxim
many speeches and undergoing weeks O
fatigulng religious campaigning
James Bryce. who. at seventy-nine, !
the British Ambassador to America
man Of great activity He has dellvere
many public addresses since he cam
here. and talks and moves about with III
zeal. eloquence, and activity OF a man O
fifty.
| William A. Clark who, at siNty-eigh
years OF age. was still so eager IN the eS
tension OF his vast mining interests, tina
he nearly lost his life while driyin
through a flooded creek in the Rockies
search OF a new mining claim he wa
negotiating for.
But k must not be forgotten that ID
Osler spoke in Jest when he recommends
the chlOroform age limit-especlally mus
ii be remembered since DIT. Osler ha
passed the mark
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
RAILROAD TRAFFIC GROWS.
Ii. q o. and Western Maryland Re-
port Increase I'm Business,


Cumberland, Nd. July 13.-There was
to-day a noted increase in railroad
traffic on the Western Maryland and
Baltimore and Ohio There were four
sections 10 one train. consisting mostly
Of beef cattle grain. hogs, and sheep
One train had several carloads Of chick
ems and pigeons.
A lively increase in coal and coke
trains from the Connellsville division IS
noted And It is the belief OF railroad
officials there that things VIII resume
their normal condition by September
On the Western Maryland there has
been a gradual increase during the past
month, and many empty cars are being
hauled in long trains TO the mines and
lumber sidinEA
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
ONE DEAD AT ANNAPOLIS.
Lightning Strikes Woman During
Storm-Fnrmers Welcome Rnin.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Md. July 1S.-The severe
electrical and rain storm which passed
over this section last night left one death
In its wake, and. although the wind blew
a gale at times, not much damage TO
property has been reported.
Ella Hall. colored, forty years old, was
struck and instantly killed by lightning
while seated I'm her home near Crowns
Vile. A husband and several children
survive.
Several vessels in the harbor dragged
anchors during the storm, but no damage
resulted. Lightning struck several large
trees in the city ard county. The pre-
cipltation OF rain was eight-tenths OF an
inch, and it was greatly welcomed by the
farmers.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
Rurnl Carriern TO nfeet.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va, July &c. B. Sonner,
of Lexington. secretary Of the virg!nian
Rural Letter Carriers Association. was
here to-day arranging for the next con-
vention Of the association. TO be held here
September s and 3. More than 100 car
Tiers are expected to be present.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
FruIt Growers Organize.
Washington Herald.

Special 20 Tho washington HcraId
Staunton. Va, July 13-The Fruit
Growers Association, OF Basic City, this
county, having a maximum capital OF
So, CO., has Just been granted a charter by
the State corporation commission. W. 4.
McComb, OF this city. is president OF the
association, which has FOR its purpose the
proper grading and packing of fruit. J.
II. Plfer, Of Strasburg, is vice president.
and J. L. Moomaw. OF Cloversville, is
secretary and treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
THIRD WIFE rs DEAD.
Life Partner of w. IL Parrish In
Stricken with Paralysis.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Durham, n. c., July 13.-Mrs. W. K.
Parrish. aged sixty-three years, OF Rouge
mont, twenty miles from Durham, died
suddenly last night from paralysis.
Her death has Statewide interest, be-
cause OF her illustTious family. All OF
that family have succumbed to paralysis
She was the third wife Of Capt Par
rlsh. two sisters having married him be-
fore their union. Her maiden name, Miss
LOckhart. recalls Shat distinguished fam
ilv whose head. John Lockhart, was muir
dered during the civil war by three
slaves. while working IN the field. All
were caught and hanged ar famous old
HiUsboro. then a part Of Durham.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
HONOR Y. M. c. A. WORKER.
LynchburE Mnn Guest of Honor ut "A
Farewell Reception.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va. July Ran Informal
reception was rendered State Secretary
l.. a. Coulter and Mrs. Coulter at the
local z, NJ. c. \, building tonight in
honor OF their impending departure 10
Texas. where Mr.. Coulter becomes State
secretary OF the Y. NJ. c. A., the same Of
fee he had filed here for many years
The reception was given by the asso-
citation officers of Virginia, and a hand
some present Of silver knives, forks. and
spoons was presented 20 the secretary.
The reception was also intended for Office
Secretary j. Z. Moore. who goes to Rich
mond Thursday as Office secretary there.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
ROCKEFELLER INVITES PASTOR.
old King Urges Atlanta Man to
Preach in Cleveland.

Atlanta Ca. July Bon the personal
invitation OF John ID. Rockefeller, Rev.
John Z. White. pastor of the Second
Baptist Church OF Atlanta, win preach
during portion of July and all OF Aug
ust In the Euclid Avenue Church. Cleve-
land. OF which Rockefeller is a member
In his letter 10 DR.. White. Rockefeller
urged the Atlanta clergyman TO come.
saying that he could do good by his
preaching. Rockefeller also invited Dr.
White to visit the formers home at For
est Hill
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
GIRL HELD FOR FORGERY.
virginia Miss Arrested Upon Com
pIafnt OF Bank Cashier.

Special 10 The Washington Hc-ald.
Winchester. Va, July l3.-Charged With
attempting to have cashed forged
check bearing the name Of Marion He
terlck. widow OF Rev. Edward Heterick.
OF the Southern Methodist Church, Annie
Ritter. Of Frederick County was to-day
committed to Jail for action OF the Octo-
Der grand jury. When presented by Miss
Ritter at the Shenandoah Valley National
Bank for payment, the cashier pro-
nounced the check a forgery.