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The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
MOTHER STEWART DEAD.
For Fifty Years n Leader in tn,
Cause of Temperance.

For Fifty Years n Leader in the
Cause of Temperance.
Springfield. Ohio. Aug. AFTER mors
than fifty years as leader IN the va-
against the liquor traffic. Mrs. Eliza Stew
art. ninety-two years old. known as
Mother Stewart" IS dead at Hicksviue
Ohio
Mother Stewart organized a Gooz TEN
plars Lodge in ISIS and gave her first ten
perance adiress then In 1913 she started
the first Woman's Christian Temperance
Society at Osborne. near here Afterwsrd
she leo the famous crusade which spread
throughout the country Crossing the
water TO England. she helped Lady Henry
Somerset organize the British Temper
ance Union
During the civil war she was n Pa5
Cross nur5e, and helped the soldiers pre-
vent Morgan's raid
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
DOING THINGS IN STYLE.

Nothing Too Good for Indiana Dem
Ocrrrfc Committee
Indianapolis. Ind Aug The Indiana
Democrats to-day took possession Of the
most expensive suite OF rooms thar the
State committee ever had
state Chairman Jackson has a private
Office. Then there IS a room for Secretary
Reilly and his clerks and stenographers-
one for Gil Hendren, chairman OF the
speakers bureau. and one for NJ. 2. Cox
editor Of the press department. besides
conference and supply rooms.
Visitors are bringing encouraging re-
ports from al over the State
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
OULAHAN APPLIES ACID
TEST TO TAFT SCHEMES

From The New Yo-k wo-sd
The smiling. self-possessed young mar
with the clear-cut. angular face, whC
greets you when you go 10 see Nj Hitch
cock IN the FURNISHED brass and gold
headquarters Of the tenth floor Of the
Metropolitan Life tower isn't nearly Sc
unsophisticated as he seems. You'll find
that out soon Il you try 10 unload a bril-
liant little plan 70 insure the election OF
Nj Taft
II your business IS legitimate and merits
serious consideration. YOU will secure
what you seek without fuss or delay. II
you spring any new invention in the line
Of campaigning that involves the ex-
penditure Of money. you'H ind those deep
set eyes boring the acid into it-and your
self in one Of the going down" elevators.
impressed with the urbanity Of the man
you've Just left, but quite uncertain as
to the results Of your call
Applying the acid test Of probability and
common sense TO political gold bricks IS
one OF the leading specialties OF Richard
Y. Oulahan. the general literary director
OF the Republican National COMMITTEES.
Ever since ne brought the light OF his
calm blue eyes from the ten by fourteen
editorial rooms OF a Virginia tri-weekly
to Washington twenty years ago. Mr.
Oulahan has kept On hand a full stock
OF acid
Applies the Acid Test.
SO. when you 20 I'D to unfold to the
managers Of SIr- Taft's campaign a bril-
liant plan for securing votes, it would be
just as well TO guess again before going
up against M Ouiahsn-
Before coming over from Washington to
help Mr- Hitchcock. Mr.. Sheldon. and the
other managers Of the Republican nation
al campaign. Mr.. Oulahan was famed and
political correspondents: a popular figure
IN the National Capital a talented mem
Der Of the Gridiron Club, and an expert
upon government al matters.
As chief Of the Washington bureau Of
the New York Sun he Impressed himself
as a news gatherer and writer Of the
highest rank He has long been recoz-
nized as one OF the best descriptive
writer's at the Capital. and some OF his |
humorous tales are stiH handed about |
Men who have been fortunate enough TO |
receive invitations 10 the Gridiron Club |
-lCiS A0~eAt4 l4lt Keen EDpQ-llturSQ Wiz I
-icisms launched by Mr.. Oulahan al some 1
IF the victims Of the club; his long face 1
Illuminated with a solemn expression, OBJ /
-iously incongruous and out Of place
Caught with the Goods,
Many a man has achieved a reputation i
With the OUlahan stories. 1t was he
Who revealed Assistant Secretary Coolidge
Is plagiarizt Mr.. Coolidge. who was the
literary director Of the national commit
ee four years ago. Is a famous wit and
IS newspaper correspondent ranked
ash in the craft S. C. Blythe, a we'll
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
ROBBED IN UNION STATION
Mrs. Shewitt Latest Victim Of sun
posed Band of Thseves

Mrs Elizabeth II Shewitt. living at the
Victoria apartment house. Fourteenth and
Clifton streets northwest. reported to the
police OF the Sixth precinct last night
that she had been robbed Of a hand bag
containing draft for S10o and SO in
cash The bag was taken from the wait
ing-room in the Union Station about a.ss
O'Clock in the afternoon
Mrs Shewitt IS only one OF. q num-
Der Of victims who have been robbed AZ
the station within the past Few weeks
Reports Of similar thefJs come in nearly
every day. and have given rise 10 the bs-
lief that a regular band OF station thieves
including men and women. Is operating
In the city.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
FORMER PREMIER DEAD.
Marquis df Rudfnf Passes Avvnv q,
He Had Lived. an AEnoStfc

AE huo AANeOs an AEmosric.
Rome, Aug Marquis O. Rudinl. the
weil-known Italian statesman. formerly
prime minister. died tonight after a Io.r
and painful illness
The latest bulletin concerning his con
dition having declared that he was in
extremis. the King sent the court chan
lain. Mgr- Beccaria, 70 his residence with
a farewell message OF sympathy.
It IS stated that Mgr Beccaria. before
quitting his bedside earnestly urged him
to receive the last sacrament. MARQUIS
di Rudini with dificulty. raised himself
and said with quiet emphasis
Since you were not summoned. this
cannot be part OF your mission. In view
OF my LIES history, I cannot AT nv age
and at this solemn moment. reaounce nv
agnostic convictions
He subsequently, touchingIy took leave
OF his household. bidding all its members
to cherish undying love for the father
land
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
SAYS DOVER HAS QUIT.
Chicago Report that He Has Re
signed as Republican Secret,rv

Chicago. Aug Word reached Chicago
to-day from q reliable source that Elmer
z Dover. secretary OF the Republicsn
National Committee. had carried OUT an
intention privately expressed 70 friends
some weeks ago and resigned his posi-
ton with the organization. While not
entirely unexpected the news nevertheless
created a mild disturbance II. ----s5a Re
publican circles in Chicago. Il was gen
orally admitted that the separation oT
Mr. Dover from the campaign Al rhts
time would render the work OF Chairman
Hitchcock doubly onerous.
Various reasons have been ascrfbas for
the impending resignation Of Nr. Doy-a-
but the principal che is believed 10 ~
that he belonged TO the old AfrF-f-rs,-
Republicans ia party politics. and i
therefore. not entirely al home in an
atmosphere charged with the you7ra-
brand Of Rooseveltisr.
Ar Dover entered the national com
nittee under Mark Hanna in the 7q1a -,
paign. having previously been associated
intimately with the first 8TcKtnlev cs-,-
paign-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
REPUBLICANS TO RATIFY
Meeting Tonight to Plan for Big
JOIIiGcation,

A meeting Of the committees OF the Na-
nonal League OF Republican Clubs. bsv-
lng IN charge the outing at Marshall Hau
On August Is. viii be held at the Raleigh
tonight at O'Clock.
Preparations for the ratification Of the
Republican Presidential nosn,nees win -
made, and speakers viii be announced
under the auspices Of the Repubiics, "
1-oi'a4 committee. and arrangements
perfected Tor the care and comfort Of
those who purpose participating in the
outing and ratification. which gives prom
ise Of being the most successful political
demonstration held in the campaign.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
No law for Death Penalty.

Topeka. Kan. Aug Gov. Hoch To-
day received the death warrants for
Franz Sehneck and Mrs. MoIIie Stewart.
sentenced recently for the murder Of
Schneok's wife and two children a year
before capital punishment vas abolished
in Kansas No retroactive Law can be
passed under the constitution. and Gov.
Hoch VII not sign the death warrants.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
STRING TO JOHN DIS GIFT.
Offers $1,000 to Harris Fund If Some
body Else Gives $4,000.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. THE $1,000 sub
scriPtion Of John D. Rockefeller to the
fund TO establish a memorial for Uncle
Remus." Joel Chandler Harris. has a
good stout string tied TO it. President
Joyner. Of the Uncle Remus Memorial
Association. received a letter from Rocke-
feller to-day stating that he would give
the S.eo provided that the association
raises $40 00O in one year
Rockefelier's letter has surprised the
officers Of the memorial association. and
they will inform the oil magnate that his
gift Will not be accpeted with the condi-
,tions attached.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
KLUTTz ISSUES CHALLENGE.
Democratic Chafrhan's Den 10 Ra-
publican Contemporary.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington HeTald
Salisbury. y c. Aug. Following his
election as chairman OF the Democratic
executive committee for the Eighth Con
gressioual district Hon. Theodore
Kluttz. OF this city. to-day announced a
challenge addressed 70 Henry REYNOLDS
Of Wilkes. chairman Of the Republican
Congressional committee for the same dis
trict. 70 have the Republican nominee
Charles II. COwies. meet Representative
R. Il Hackett. the Democratic candidate
in joint canvass OF the district. ReDra-
sentative Ha-kett was n SALISBURY TO
day and is anxious Tor the challenge 70
be accepted
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
NEGRO HOUSE DYNAMITED.
Two Children Die in Explosion Set
by Unknown Parties.

Memphis. Tenn. Aug. IA special from
Camden Ark says that two persons were
killed. one was injured dangerously. and
eight others were seriously hurt when
unknown parties dynamited a house in
Camden occupied by two negro families
to-day
Camden is a town Of 500 people or
the Ouachita River and holds about the
same proportion OF negro people as most
OF the cotton belt towns. The people were
awakened by a terrific explosion. The
cries Of the injured guided them 10 the
home OF Edwin Moore and his father-in-
law, named Arnold Ten persons were
taken from the ruins One was dead ana
one dying These were children All Of
the others are in a serious condition
The families had recently moved to Cam
den
The police have no clue There las
been no race trouble there. and so far
as IS known the Moore and Arnold fan1i-
lies had no enemies in Camden.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
FINED UNDER REBATE LAW.
Judge Bethea Imposes Tax of $1,000
on the Santa Fc.

Chicago. Aug Judge 5. Il. Bethea in
the United States District Court this aft
ernoor imposed a fine Of s7.000 upon the
Atchison- Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company when that company pleaded
guilty TO granting S1LeO0 in rebates TO the
United States Sugar and Land Company
OF Garden City. Kans-
The company pleaded guilty through its
attorneys, Gardner < Lathrop. TO one
count in the Indictment that was returned
more than a year ago by a Federal grand
jury. The indictment contained sixty-five
counts. and sixty-four were Quashed bv
District Attorney ". E Sims when the
the plea Of guilty on one count was en-
tered
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
MACK SEEKS LOW RATES.

VIII Try TO Get Railroads TO Re
sei1d Refusal TO Favor Bryan
Chicago. Aug. Norman E Mack.
Chairman OF the Democratic National
Committee, to-day took Up with the pas
senger agents OF the Western Passenger
Association their refusal 10 grant 10 those
who desire 10 attend the Bryan notihca-
ton al Lincoln. NebT-. August y half
rate, which was given Republicans who
ATTENDED the Taft notification at Cincin-
natl
Mr- Mack said he was utterly a. q loss
TO explain why the Democrats had been
Disseminated against He said upon his
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
Local Temperance

Al1-is1l y; ? a. ID. 1:sam 49,
a n. e. u q n p. - - - d n. l3;
- r q = ? n, . p n 3 % .
heatIye huuidity-s a m ca
p Il, &C. Rainfall IS D. m IS, n q; s
= sllsline To- Der oaut o. possible sl-.i = ~ JUS
i.le i1llel-11se sane date last year-lfsri7,-- - g,
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08

/ known Washington writer. a friend n,
both Mr- Coolidge and Mr. OulahsD a55a5
/ 10 the reputation OF Mr.. CooI;dee b- -
itins him with the authorship OF SOM
I tales that found extensive vogue
Mr- Oulanan found in an old book sbou
1 at the Capital a book Of jokes published
IN 1s5s and containing the sane storias
as those credited BY Mr.. BLYTHE 70 NJ
| Coolidge The later indignantly 5s,5as
he ever told the tales as original and n-,,s
: the responsibility on Mr. Blythe Nfr
Blythe merely smiles when The -,s+.~
IS referred 10 and calls as witness ~
MS declaration James Hooe, another IA
nous Washington utterateUr and vii
Few Washington correspondents have
enjoyed the confidence Of public rneD ~
greater degree than Mr.. OuIahan. He
occupies the distinction OF being the per
sonal friend Of both Mr. Taft and M
Bryan. ~
Close Friend Of Tan.
When Mr. Taft was in the Cabinet NJ
oulahan enjoyed the -frieudsbin NJ 49,
official. and his selection as CHIEF ~ e.
literary bureau Of the national co7,,,t.-
tee was due directly to the suggestion
of Mr.. Taft, which was heartily an
proved by President Roosevelt NJ
Hitchcock. and other managers Of the
campaign Mr.. Oulahan was a sauv
and welcome guest at the White T4ousa
and the President frequently discussed.
with him important matters Of state h.
fore the public was aware Of them
whenever Mr- Bryan visited Wash
lngton he sought Mr.. Oulahan. and the
t"O men are close personal friends
though on opposite sides Of the r,oli+fcsi
fence. The comment Of Mr.. BRYAN vrher
he was Informed Of Mr.. Oulahs1-s 49,
ceptanoe Of the directorship OF he 1i,-
eIafy bureau Of the enemy" was. Wen
We viii have fair fighting. Dick doesD't
fight any other way"
That estimate Of Mr.. Oulahan- bv tho
way. is indicative OF the view tbat al
men who know him personally hold NJ
hln- About the only men who do rot
approve OF his desertioa Of the news
paper game for politics are his ssso-
ciates In Washington. who rather rase-.
his conhscation by the President ana
MI. Taft N--u
What His Duties Are
As chief Httersteur Of the G n p
Mr. Oulahan viii have charge Of an r.
literature that is sent out BY the ns
tional committee. the preparation of |
matter for the press. the supervision and
distribution OF general campaign docu-
nents and the application Of acid n /
pipe dreams" and extravaEant sebe,,es
hat find their way into political besd- /
quarters and have for their uoa7ifol5 4
purpose the catching Of votes and me
acquisition OF the funds contributed by
patriotic Republicans
The room that Mr.. Oulahsn occupies
alongside Of that tenanted by Mr. Hitch
sock in the Metropolitan tower Is Irroz.-r
imong the newspaper men whose Quest
or news daily takes them there as The
Show Ne Room"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08

/ Commercial Travellers and EIks. called
/ on Bryan today 10 assure MIN that both
organizations were largely for him
Mr.. Bryan was in consultation to-day
I over the long-distance telephone with
Chairman Mack
Mr. Bryan was asked to-day II he was
to meet any labor leaders in conferences
in Chicago when be gees there on his
way 10 Indianapolis He replied that he
expected 70 confer with many persons
while he was there The story. as told
here, is that the national committee and
Bryan are both eager TO md out exactly
what the labor union leaders propose co-
ing fsS the ticket and how they are go
ing 10 help. and this can best be done By
meeting as many as possible in conference
IN Chicago.
Warfare in Idaho
Some OF the warning Democrats in Idaho
have been trying 10 get Bryan 10 settle
IL Although supposed 70 be friendly 10
Dubois, he has refused 70 interfere Il IS
a topic which he wiH not discuss with the
newspaper men Idaho is one OF the
States which the Democratic managers
hope TO carry. and little doubt exists
that before the end Of the campaign an
attempt wiz be made 10 reconcile the
warning elements 10 the extent. al least.
Of securing the support Of both for the
same electoral ticket.
Regarding The Senatorial situation
which has been opened up in Iowa
through the death OF Allison. Mr.. Bryan
was asked II he thought It presented any
special argument for the popular elec-
ton Of Senator's He replied. Il con-
slcer the arguments in favor OF popular
election OF Senators SO unanswerable that
Il IS not necessary 10 seize upon an un-
usual situation % re-enforce them
The candidate declared himself to be
pleased with the selection Of Senator
Culberson- Of Texas. as vice chairman
OF the national advisory committee
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
ALL SERENE IN ILLINOIS
Yates and Deneen Both Confident of
Nictory at Primaries

Victory at Primaries.
Chicago. Aug AT the close to-,lrbt
Of the hottest, bitterest and IN many re-
sPeets the most brilliant political cam
paign in the history OF Illinois. both
former Gov. Yates and Gov. Deneen ex-
pressed themselves as confident Of the
result in to-morrow-s primaries
Yates said he expected 10 be nominated
oy at least 6ecoo plurality Gov. Denee,
puf his lead at approximately the same
ngure- Senator Hopkins appears 10 have
the best chance for indorse7,e,+
United States Senatorial candidate.
On the Democratic side Il looks 1r,.
Stevenson for governor and s,-i--s- =
United States Senator.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
FIRE NEAR BIG TREES.
Flames Threaten to Destroy the
California CaIaveras Grove.

san Francisco, Aug. Forest fires.
which have been burning for some DAYS
near the Calaverss big tree grove. have
come dangerously near the trees. and
their destruction Is feared Thousands .os
men are now fighting the flames.
The FIRE was within a quarter Of a mile
Of the hotel a. Grove tonight. Women
and children from the hotel and cottages
have been removed 20 places Of safety.
Hundreds OF sheep and cattle have been
killed by the flames.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
TARIFF THE TALK IN MAINE.
sherman, Hughes, and Borah to
stump Old North state.

Brunswick. Ne, Aug AT a special
meeting OF the Republican State COM
mittee to-day, Chairman Boyd announced
that il was practically assured that Gov.
Hughes. Of New York; Hon. James S
Sherman, candidate for Vice President
and Senator Borah. OF Idaho. would be
three OF the campaign speakers in this
State
The committee decided that Of al Is
sues the tariff was most interesting 10
Maine voters. and the speakers wifi he
asked 10 feature this question.
Chairman Boyd claims that Hon. Bert
". Fernald. the Republican candidate for
governor. will receive 2000o plurality.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
BUFFALO BARS HEARST PARTY
Election COmmiSsiOner Refuses II q
Place on Official Bauo.


Buffalo, y Z, Aug. 1-Elecr5o7 cou-
missioner Emerson to-day ruled thar +bs
Independence Party viii not have a Dlaca
on the Official ballot in Erie Co-17-,- ~
less court order is obtained directinr
hin 70 provide such a place. The -
uhca1e fled by Sherman B. Jerome as
chairman of The psrty's general commit
tee, showing that it viii hold a regular
convention in Erie County has been re-
turned by Nj. Emerson to Mr.. Jerome
have no Official knowledge OF the ex-
istence OF such party" said Nj Eue--
son. and there IS nothing in the 7rfu1sr,-
election law making provision for slcb =
party The law does provide for the In
dependence League but no certificate has
oeen Med by the league Nothing has
oeen received by re from the secretary
OF state 20 show that there is such :
party and. therefore. I-canaot ofBcisIlv
: recognize It on the Official ballot"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08

Lincoln, Ne5. Aug The appeal Of the
Democrats National Committee 10 the
Common people. supplemented BY signed
requests from Bryan and Kern. 10 come
forward and finance the campaign has
fallen on 50 many deaf ears that a great
bis hustle is necessary Immediately to
raise funds.
Former Senator Pettigrew. Of South
Dakota, member Of the finance com
nittee, and Treasurer Haskell were here
to-day, summoned by Mr.. Bryan for a
conference on ways and means. Petit
grew had 10 leave before Haskell got
here.
Mr. Pettigrew said that a meeting Of
the finance committee had been called
Tor Monday in Chicago. ard that Haskell
and four or I'VE Others would be there.
Solicitors to Be Employed.
To the newspaper men after the con-
Ference with Bryan, 8fr. Pettigrew an
nouaced that the people were going 10
furnish the campaign fund Pressed for
details, IN view OF their slowuess in
Coming forward so far. M PetrErew
said that solicitors would be employed
% 90 out and get the money He thought
that the fault lay in The unfamfiaritv Of
the people with campaign financing and
the lack OF any systematic method OF
putting the needs OF the party person
ally before each Democratic voter
Pettigrew IS On his way home from
New York He declared his conviction to
be that Bryan viii carry that state. He
says that the chief obstacle in the way
Of Republican success is the dissension.
while there IS q greater unaninaity among
Democrats than ever before some OF
those closely allied with the moneyed in
terests were not for Bryan. he declared.
but the great mass Of the party Is be
hind him
VIII Speak at Mitchell.
Bryan promised Pettlgrew that he
would make a speech at Mitchell. s. Oak
on August Q. on his way 20 Minnesota
M Bryan thinks that recent events.
such as the Standard on decision and
Bonaparte's ruling on national hank
guarantee OF deposits. afford Democrats
several good opportunities for fixing the
peoples attention upon the issues he has
raised, and as a stimulus 10 the managers
he has set to work himself on his several
Speeches in which he proposes defining
them fully
The railroads in the Western Passe1-
ger Association are srill obdurste abou-
rates for the notification. and Chairman
Mack wired to-day that he proposed 10 /
personally take up the matter a. once.
Bishop W D. Oldham, OF the Mst5o-
6ist Church, in charge Of missionaries in
the Philippines and Malay archipelago I
who met Bryan On the latter-s Oriental
Trip two years ago. called On NJ. Brva7
to-day He Is interested in the founding
nf big college at Singapore. and s.
eured this letter Of Endorsement from Mr.
Bryan
Having visited Singapore. 7 can an
preciate The Importance Of the plsce As
the center for -he establishment Of =
Christian college. and heartily commend
tne plans for the college
Invites Prohibition Candidate
Eugene ". Chain. Prohibition Presi-
Dental nominee. has been invited by Arr
Bryan 10 call upon him during his stav
here Chain IS filing a Chautauoua en-
gagenent IN Nebraska, and viii be Mr.
Bryan's guest tomorrow.
w A HoilingswOrth. OF Kansas. hIzh
n The governing bodies OF the United
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
TURN DOWN FORAKER
Ohio Executive Committee
Plan Campaign Opening.
GOV. HUGHES TO MAKE SPEECH

Gov. Harris and Senator Beveridze
Complete the List, but Both For
aker and Dick Are SOIaeed with
Seats on PIatfOrm-YounEsto1 and
September 3 Place and Date.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
Tide Table

Io-day-High tide a. n. and s.so
5ae- il a. n and l0.58 D "a ~"
-o-59orT9F-ti-g- tide. a n and 5.5 Z. n
oE tide, = a m and Is d m . L.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
Temperatures i'm otbe- -,

aeHpe77tu7ss in other cities tovs4h.- - -.
Amount Ct rainfall fo- the tv--iv, - slll ne
= H. 1esle7czys lrE As follows. '7- - ;
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
Condition of the Water

special 70 The Washi-ztoa He-ald.
Aa5PsFs keEEyi W. Va. Aug. Z-B1h uFsr
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
DEMOCRATS LOOK
FOR REAL MONEY
Dir. Bryan Calls Ways and
Means Meeting.
APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE FAILS

Not Enough Cash Coming In in Re-
sponse TO Personal Calls of Lead
ers on the Common Purse-senatOr
Pettigrevx Called Into Conference
20 Be Held in Chicago Monday.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-08
invites Prohibition Candfdat-

Eugene W Chain. Prohibition Presi-
Dental nominee. has been invited by 1rr.
Bryan 10 call upon him during his STAY
here Chain Is filing a Chautauqua en-
gagenent II Nebraska and viii be Sfr
Bryan's guest tomorrow.
w a HoihngswOTJh. OF Kansas. hizh
n the governing bodies OF TIE I-n.ta5