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The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
PARAGRAPHS BY WIRE.

Chattanooga, April 9-Lookout Inn. on
top of Lookout Mountain. was badly dam
aged by fire originating from charcoal
stove used by timers on the roof
Santa Barbara, Cal. April 9.-Edward r.
Spalding. a Buffalo banker, who was
thrown from his buggy Saturday, died
late last night without having regained
consciousness.
Halifax, N. S., April 9.-George Hill,
deputy United States consul general here,
was found dead in bed to-day. He had
been with the consular service for more
than a quarter Of a century.
Sioux City. Iowa, April e-After reach
ing her dressing-room last night, Blanche
Walsh became III and her engagement for
the evening was Cancelled. She was able
to go with the company to South Dakota
Honolulu, April "a party of deserting
soldiers from the barracks here stole a
schooner, The Lady, and started for the
South Seas, but were wrecked off Wal
mea- The soldiers were arrested on the
charge of piracy.
Birmingham, Ala, April s.-The Rev.
DR.. J. II. Mccoy, in an address before the
Birmingham district conferences of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, warn
ed hts hearers that educational gifts from
Andrew Carnegie were a source of dam
ger.
Boston, April s.-John R. Raymond.
seventeen years old. and John T. Sylves-
ter. eighteen. were practicing speed in
drawing revolvers at Raymond's hcme In
Montgomery street, South End, when
Raymond's revolver was discharged and
Sylvester was shot through the heart.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
LIEUTENANT ENDS LIFE.
Signal Corps officer David A. Lind
say shoots HiHaseIf at Presidio.

First Lieut. David A Lindsay, OF the
United States Signal Corps, stationed at
the Preside Of San Francisco. committed
suicide yesterday by shooting himself at
that post. A telegram received at the
War Department yesterday announcing
his death gave no further details Of the
tragedy.
Lieut.. Lindsay was born In Pennsyl-
vania on July II, 1870. and served during
the Spanish-American war as a private.
corporal, and sergeant of Battery L, Of
the Second Field Artillery
Raymond Eason a hospital apprentice
on board the battle ship Kentucky, OF the
Atlantic fleet, died on board that vessel
on April 4, according 10 a dispatch re-
ceived at the Navy Department from
Rear Admiral c. NJ. Thomas
His death was due TO an accidental gun
shot wound from % caliber rifle in the
hands Of a companion. 1t is supposed
that he was shot during small arms prac-
tice He was buried on shore at Magda-
lena Bay
Eason enlisted at Baltimore, Nd, on
August g. 1898.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
LAUNCHGRAYLBAGUE
Democrats to Meet at Phila-
delphia to Organize.
FOUR STATES REPRESENTED
Prominent Men in Party from Penn
syIvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
and Maryland Begin Active work
for Judge Gray-Committee Ap-
pointed 10 Form State Clubs.

Philadelphia, April s.-Fifty well-known
Democrats from Pennsylvania, New Jer-
seY Delaware. and Maryland met to-
night at the Hotel Walton and formed
The George Gray League 70 secure the
nomination of Judge Gray. of Delaware,
as the Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent.
The Gray League. IL was announced,
will be made a national movement and a
vigorous campaign to bring about his
nomination for the Presidency will be
made in every State. An appeal to the
voters Of the country. setting forth the
qualifications Of the Delaware turist, will
be issued in a few days. it was also
ated.
John CadwaIlader, member OF the
noted Cadwallader family of this city.
presided at the meeting. F. K. Reybod.
member Of a well-known family OF
Delaware and a friend of Judge Gray, was
secretary.
To carry on the formation of the league
in every State an executive committee of
fifteen stanch Democrats was appointed
by Chairman Cadwallader. This commit
tee win meet within the next few days.
porbably here.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
PRAISES SOUTHS GROWTH.
Editor Of Manufacturers' Record
Makes Appeal 20 Section.

-tINtAA a" AiAS ffftnitlistfi flEIoias
Greensboro, n. G.. April 9-Richard II.
Edmonds. editor of the Manufacturers
Record. at the annual banquet Of the
Chamber Of Commerce here tonight made
an appeal for conservatism in treatment
Of the railroads and capital in general
Praising the South. he said:
The South has justly boasted OF its
great material progress. What It has
wrought iA agriculture. in manufactures.
ana IN railroad developments has been
the theme of many public addresses and
of thousands Of newspaper and magazine
stories.
We have laid the fiattering unction 10
our soul that the progress OF the South
during the last fifteen or twenty years
has been one Of the marvels of the busi-
ness world. This is all true. but may
we not stop and inquire whether we are
seizing the opportunities of the day in
turning to the best account the re-
sources which nature has lavished upon
this section?
Against the background Of fifteen
years or more or ruin and desolation.
from 1860 10 1876, the achievements OF the
South since 1850 are hardly short of the
marvellous. In that period IL has increased
its production in agriculture from $3.50, p
100000 to s.. 0o)00. in manufacturing
from S4570O0O00 20 $3.50 O00,O00 and in
mining from Sl7 0o0, 600 to $3.50 000. co.,"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
{. s. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washinrfcn Thursiar Anil Q lass-a n N

L. s. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Washington Thursday April g. 1865 D. N.
The weather has cleared in the Northeast and
continues fair IN the East Gulf and South Atlantic
States. the Upper Lake region. the Upper Mis-
sissippl Valley. the Northwest and extreme West.
in the Southwest there was more rain. and there
were also showers Tennessee. Missouri. and Colo
RADIO II Is cooler IN the Middle Atlantic md
Northern portion Of the South Atlantic States. and
generally warmer elsewhere, except IN the extreme
Northwest.
There viii be rain Friday IN the West Gulf States.
the Middle Mississippi and Chic valleys on Friday
OF Friday night IN the Upper Mississippi Valley and
Upper Lake region, nd on Friday night or Satur-
day in the East Gulf the South and Middle
Atlantic States the Lower Lake region. and prob
ably New England. In the Northwest and extreme
West the weather viii be generally fair.
Il VIII be warmer Friday in the Lake region.
the Middle Atlantic States. New England. and the
Southwest. and slightly cooler Ia the Northwest
It viii be cooler Saturday in the Upper Lake
region. and warmer in the Middle Atlantic States
and New England.
The winds along the New England coast viii be
ight 10 fresh and variable. on the Middle and
South Atlantic coast light and variable; on the
East Gulf coast light to fresh and mostly s0gtherlv,
on the West Gulf coast fresh % brisk sontheast to
south, and on Lake Michigan brisk southerly. be
coming northwesteriy By Saturday.
NOTE-Ihe display Of storm warnings on the
Great Lakes and lake Pepin VIII be resumed for
the season on April Is, le05
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
COCHRAN ROUSES CHANDLER
New Yorker Roasts Mccall Cam,
paign Publicity Bill.
Compares 1t 20 Opera Tsoune-says
His Own Is Better-FOFmer
Senator Heard.

Not 10 be caught mapping a second
time. the Republican members Of the
House Committee on the Election of
President. Vice President. and Repre-
sentatives put in an appearance yester-
day when the committee met 10 hear
arguments on the pending bills for pub
lcity in campaign contributions.
Verbal hostilities were resumed where
they We're left off Tuesday when, not
withstanding denials. a good old-fashion-
ed rough house was avoided only by the
exit OF two members OF the committee.
Representative Bourke Cochran set of
the fireworks to-day when he declared
that the Mccall bill, so far as publicity
was concerned. was on a par with opera
bouffe or screaming farce comedy. Mr.
Cochran thought that his bin was much
better
The Mccall bill, he declared, could be
lodged in every particular. This aroused
the fighting blood Of Perry Belmont and
former Senator William Chandler. Sena-
tor Chandler said a few things that
were much hotter than polite, and de-
manded. in view of CoCkran's statements
rejecting on the pet bill of Belmont and
the other publicity promoters, that a
further hearing be granted by the COM
mittee This was conceded, and more
trouble is expected
In urging a report on his bill, Mr..
Cochran said that It was an effective
measure, 1T was drawn up by myself
and two great lawyers In New York, q"
said Mr.. Cochran. Unfortunately. the
two lawyers are dead"
Mr. Chandler expressed the bSief that
the Mccall bill would meet the situation.
and addressing Mr. Cochran. he added:
4 object strongly 10 ali OF the knOWl.
edge on this subject being arTogated 20
three men. two Of whom are dead"
Mr. Chandler is deeply interested IN the
passage OF "A law providing for full pub
ncity for all contributions made to ma
tional campaigns. and he asked that he
be heard further on the pending meas
ures. He started Off so well that the
committee readily consented to his sug-
gestion that he be heard to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
ROOSEVELT STAMPEDE FAILS
Taft Men Control the County Con,
Vention at Minneapolis.
La Toilette Adherents Add to the
Din, hut Endorsement of the
War Secretary Stands.

Minnea9olis. April "A sensation was
sprung to-day at the Republican county
convention in the form of a Roosevelt
resolution. After Walter ". Heffelhnger,
a strong Taft man. had been indOrsed for
delegate-at-large, and the Taft resolu-
tons put before the convention. an at
tempt to stampede the convention to
Roosevelt was made.
The La Toilette men charged IN and the
convention was in an upfoar.
The stampede was checked by HeffeI-
finger himself in a dramatic speech. He
told the convention that if they wanted
to Withdrew their Endorsement Of Tart,
they could count him out.
Capt. A. A Kelly offered an amend
ment TO the resolutions. adding La Fol
lette as third choice. This was lost.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
PRESIDENTS LETTER READ
Gore Offers It as Pertinent" to De-
bate in the Senate.
Remark About Corporation COntri-
buttons 10 Campaign Expenses
Starts Political Side Issue.

Debate in the Senate yesterday on the
employers liability bin was enlivened by
the reading Of President Roosevelt's eele-
brated letter to Edward H Hartman. in
viting him to come to the White House
for conference regarding the political
outlook in New York in the campaign of
1904
Some of the Senator's deplored the read
ing Of the letter. in which the President
suggested to Mr.. Hartman that they
were both practical men," But Senator
Gore, of Oklahoma, who injected the let
ter into the debate, assumed full respon-
slbuity for doing so. Defending himself
against criticism by Senator Gallinger. of
New Hampshire, Mr. Gore said:
II would rather be responsible for the
reading Of that letter than for the writ
ing Of it,"
The letter crept in Unexpectedly. Sena-
tor Bacon, OF Georgia, was deploring the
effect upon State enactments fixing the
liability of carriers which the pending
bill would have. He had inquired of Mr..
Dolliver, who had charge of the bin, If II
would not annul the State laws.
1T will not annui them, but win super
sede them," answered Mr.. Doliver.
Mr.. Bacon declared that with the Fed
eTal authorities usurping the powers OF
the State in such matters the great COM
mon carrier corporations would come 10
Washington and by promises Of fat con-
tributions to the political campaigns
would seek 10 obtain favorable legisla-
ton or immunity from prosecution under
existing statutes. He made a yelled ref
erence TO the spectacle Of a high Off
cial' in Washington inviting a railroad
corporation man to come to Washington
and commissioning him to raise a large
sum Of money for use in the campaign
of 1904 in New York
"Wiu not the Senator name the high
oficlaI?' inquired Mrr. Foraker
1T Is not necessary to name him." re-
piled Mr.. Bacon. THE incident is well
known and the name Of the railroad man
is well known"
IT think the Senator from Georgia owes
It TO the Senate TO state that the high
official has denounced the story as untrue
and applied an ugly name to the man
who started it. suggested Mr. Foraker.
in the midst of great laughter.
At this point the blind Senator from
Oklahoma secured recognition, and wav-
ing a manuscript in the air. asked that
/ it be read as being pertinent TO the dis
cussion. When the clerk read the sigma
ture, Theodore Roosevelt" Mr.. Bacon
looked embarrassed.
It hope the Senate will acquit me of
| the responsibility OF introducing that let
| ter said Mr.. Bacon.
/ And the Senator from Georgia might
have added that it should never have
been introduced here" interposed Senator
Gallinger.
'I agree with the Senator from New
Hampshire on that point" replied Mr..
! Bacon.
7 acquit both Senator's, said Mr.. Gore.
'T accept full responsibility. The Presi-
dent of the United States ought not to
write a letter that he would not care to
have read before the Senate or any
where else"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
OPEN SHOP ON GREAT LAKES.
Carriers Association VIII Not Rec.
oenize Tnfon on Vessels.

Carriers Association VIII Not Rec
Ognize Union on Vessels.
Cleveland, Ohio, April s-The open shop
on the Great Lakes was promulgated by
the Lake Carriers Association here to-
day. BY unanimous vote in a meeting in
which 81 per cent Of the tonnage of the
association was represented, the vessel
owners declared against recognition OF
the unions.
IN resolutions adopted the carriers ex-
ecutive committe is expected TO recognize
a fair rate OF wages and to provide for
the comfort Of all employees, in return de-
manding dihgent and prompt service.
Union men, it was said, would be en-
ployed, signing Individually
It may be that the prospect Of a late
and short season on the lakes Will pre-
vent an open clash. Union officers are
reticent pending the decision as to whether
to order a strike vote on the Great Lakes
unions.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
HUGHES SILENCE OPPRESSIVE.
New Workers Tell President "sphinx
Is still sphInxing.o

There was some political talk at the
White House yesterday when Repre-
sentatives Cocks and Fassett. of New
York, called on the President and had
something to say about the situation in
the Empire State.
one of the New Workers was heard to
say that he was ..tired Of the vociferous
silence of Gov Hughes" Mr.. Fassett
had this to say in reference 10 the fail
ure Of the governor, up to this time, to
express his preference as TO the four
delegates-at-large to the Chicago con-
vention:
''The sphynx is still sphynzing and
seems in no danger Of breaking the 81
lence. II were running the convention
/ would put 1t right up to Mr.. Hughes.
requiring him either to say what he
wants or else forever keep silent"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
MONUMENT TO YOUNG ESTES.
Women who Believe Judge Loving

Women who Believe Judge LOving's
Victim Innocent Furnish Funds.
SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald
Oak Ridge, Va. April 9.-On April 2,
which will De the first anniversary OF the
death OF Theodore Estes. who was shot
and killed by Judge William G. Loving
for alleged improper treatment OF his
daughter, a monument is to be unveiled
and dedicated to the. memory Of the young
man In Nelson County.
The fund for the monument was raised
by an association formed for the pur-
pose, composed almost exclusively Of
ladies who believe that the young man
was innocent OF the charge laid at his
door. Miss Laura Dawson, OF Lovingston,
is the treasurer Of the Estes Memorial
Association
The movement TO put up the monument
was inaugurated by the ladies OF Nelson
County soon after the aequittaI OF Judge
Loving, who is manager for Thomas F.
Ryan, on his Oak Ridge estate.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
MAKES CHARITY REQUESTS.
solomon Kann's VIII Is Probated in
Baltimore Courts.

Baltimore. April S.-By the win of Solo
mon Kann. which has been probated In
the Orphans Court, charitable bequests
are made as follows:
To the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum
Association, the Hebrew Benevolent So
oiety, and the Hebrew Orphan Asylum,
500 each.
To the Charity Organization Society.
the German Aged Peoples Home, the
Baltimore Association for the Improve
ment of the Condition OF the Poor, and
the German Orphan Asylum. 500 each.
The residue OF the estate is left 10 his
widow, Mrs. Mary Kann. His s0ns-Louls
and SIgmund Kann-are appointed execu-
tors, without bond.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
BREAKS ONLY ONE PLEDGE.
Policeman signs Two and Thinks
Other Saves Him,

Chicago. April 9.-The convenience Of
signing two separate temperance pledges
was shown yesterday in a case before
the police trial board
Patrick Barry. a patrol wagon driver,
was on trial for intoxication and making
a false official report.
In proof of his abstinence from liquor
Barry submitted evidence in the form of
a pledge he had signed.
Inspector McCarr also produced a pledge
which Barry had given him personally.
why were two pledges secured?' asked
Commissioner Mckinley
Il caught Barry drinking some time
ago" explained the inspector. L found
he had signed two pledges. Barry ex-
cused his condition by explaining that
he had signed two pledges and thought
II would do no harm to break one of
them"
The commissioner dismissed Barry from
| the service.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
JOHNSON HOPES TO WIN.
says He Is GoOd Runner Despite
His Late Start.

Indianapolis, Ind, April s.-Gov. John. A.
Johnson, Of Minnesota, received many
ovations from Democrats Of Northern
Indiana to-day as he passed through the
State on his way to the Shiloh battle
field When asked at Logansport if he
was going into the Denver convention
with the intention to win. he replied:
Yes, sir; I'm going to the convention
TO win. I would much rather have re
mained out. but Minnesota Democrats
and others throughout the country in
sisted that I should run. Literally, they
have forced me into this Presidential race,
and 1 am going TO run.
Bryan has a good start, but I am a
pretty good runner when I get going, and
may be able to close up the gap and
beat him in the home stretch. If I had
been free to do as I pleased. 1 would not
have entered the race. but now that 1
am in 1t, I'm in IL TO the finish.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
SUPPRESS ANARCHIST SHEET.
New Jersey Legislature Passes Law
Aimed at La Questione soeiaEe.

Trenton. n. J., April 9.-The senate to-
day passed Assemblyman Burpo's bill,
aimed at anarchists, but especially de-
signed TO prevent the publication Of La
QUESTION: Sociale, an anarchist paper
published in Paterson. 1t is understood
here that the anarchists have decided to
abandon the publication. and that the
editor viii seek a new group OF an
arChsts.
The BurpO bill makes it a high misde-
meanOr for any person to advocate by
speech, writing. printing, or any other
means the unlawful burning or destruc-
ton Of public or private property. or to
advocate or encourage assaults upon the
army Of the United States. the National
Guard or the police of any State or mu-
nicipality. or the killing or injuring of
any class or body Of persons, or Of any
individual
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Taft Gets One in Wisconsin,.

Milwaukee. April 9.-Walter Alexander,
Of Wausau. will be the sole Taft delegate
from Wisconsin. complete returns elimi-
mating the majorities Of G. NJ. Paine, Of
Oshkosh, and T. W. Brazeau. OF Grand
Rapids. Mr.. Alexander is elected by about
l000 over the strongest of the two Ia Fol-
lette delegates in his district, the Tenth.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
AUTOMOBILE AND CAR CRASH.
Occupants OF Machine Badly Injured
and Driver Arrested.

While coming down Eighth street
northwest about 1:3O o'clock this morn
ing. a touring car owned by Represen-
tative Thomas w. Hardwick, of Geor-
gia, and driven by Charles Donald,
a negro. eolIided with a car of the Capt.
tai Traction line at Florida avenue. dam
aging the automobile and the street car,
and seriously injuring two negro women
in the machine.
The two women, Annie Gilbert. of 1898
Madison street, and Annie Hamilton were
taken TO Freedmen's Hospital for treat
ment. Annie Gilbert sustained cuts on
the head. Her companion. Annie Ham
nton, is suffering from a broken leg and
arm.
Donald is under arrest at the Eighth
precinct station charged with colliding
with street car.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
TAMMANY WANTS HARMONY.
Murphy and CoHners VIII Control
New York state Convention.

New York. April 9.-Tammany Leader
Murphy said to-day that the man for
chairman Of the Democratic State COM
mittee, which is TO meet in this city
next Tuesday, had not been selected. He
also said that delegates-at-large to the
national convention had not been picked
out, but he would not deny a suggestion
that he and State Chairman Corners
would be two OF the four.
Mr.. Murphy and Mr.. Corners will con-
troll the convention. but, from present
indications, it is to be a peaceful and
quiet affair. The delegates-at-large 10
the national convention win not be in
structed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
MAY NOMINATE sOUTHERNER
PFOhibitiOnists Hope To Get Several
States Away from bryan.

Chicago. April eff the Prohibition ma
tiOnal convention at Columbus on July
rs nominates a Southern statesman of
prominence. Chairman Charles R. Jones.
of the Prohibition National Committee,
declared to-day. that the cold water can
diGate stands an excellent chance 10
carry several of the Southern States
against Bryan, should he be nominated.
Chairman A. Z. Wilson, OF the Prohibit
ton State committee, backed up the
chairman's prediction and declared that
the people of the South are in a condi-
ton of unrest and ready TO swing with
the wave Of prohibition that Is surging
over the entire country.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Berlin, April 9.-Prof. Hauser, of the
Kaiser Friedrich Museum. says he has
discovered a Rembrandt underneath a
picture sent TO him for restoration by
Humphry Ward. husband OF the novelist
Mr.. Ward paid $1,000 for the picture in
London. Prof. Hauser says it is worth
$4,000.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Judge Rarnard Nominated.

Indianapolis. Ind. April s-Judge W. o.
Barnard. of Newcastle. was nominated
for Congress tonight at Shelbyville, on
the 3S4th ballot. over five competitors
The district Is now represented by James
e. Watson, whip of the House"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Local Tcmnernfnro

Midnight. Il; a. m. 63; 4 a m, 2;sa. m a..
a. H., AZ 10 a. m. 80: z noon 80; .. m 5
p N. 81 p. m. s. D N. a; 10 n m "a
Maximum. u minimum a.
Relative humlalty-o a. m, 50; 2 p. m. -; D.
m, So Rainfall Is p. m. TO D nj 0oz Ho.1T.
OF sunshine, lib Per cent Of possible sunshine 81
Temperature same date last year-slaximrm. q
minimum, "a.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
BOTH INSTRUCT FOR CANNON
Two Illinois Congregational COnven-
tiOns Favor the Speaker.

Bloomington. H.. April 9. s.-Ignoring Go 2.
Dineen and the entire State admlnistra-
ton. the Republican Congressional com
mittee Of the Seventeenth district this
afternoon Endorsed Joseph g. Cannon for
the Presidency
Springfield, Ill.,. April 9-The Republican
Congressional convention for the Fif-
teenth district at Peoria to-day elected
delegates to the national convention and
instructed them for Cannon for President.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
TAFT HAS A BUSY DAY.
Secretary, In Cincinnati, Says He
Favors Woman Suffrage.

Cincinnati. Ohio. April 9.-Secretary of
War Taft arrived here this morning for
a two days quiet visit among old friends.
but the first day was continual hustle
for the big War Secretary. who is the
guest Of his brother Charles P. Taft.
Secretary Taft received a stream Of
callers from an early hour. To an in
terviewer, he said: I believe that wom-
an suffrage viii come eventually"
Shortly after noon, Secretary Taft Wis
ited the Cincinnati Chamber Of Com
merce.
Tonight he was the guest of honor at
dinner for 500 persons at the Phoenix
Club.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Fail to Instruct for Cannon,

Springfield. IL. april s.-The Republican
Congressional convention of the Tenth
district elected A. r. Keys. of Evanston,
and James Pease. Of Edgewater. delegates
to the Republican national convention.
They are uninstructed
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Asauith starts for Home.

Biarritz. April 9.-Herbert Asquith. the
new British prime minister, had two In
terviews with King Edward to-day, and
then started for London.