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The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
DISCUSS MAxIMs FEAT.
German Ordnance Experts want 81.
lent Fircarm.

Berlin, March THE director of a
leading ordnance firm. who is in close
touch with the war Office. will undoubt-
edly take up Maxim's invention for
silencing the discharge OF firearms, if
IT really is all that is claimed for it,
At the same time the war Office is
highly skeptical, though it admits that
If the device is as effective as it is de-
scribed TO be. it will practically put an
end TO war. No troops could stand the
ire OF noiseless gun beyond the range
OF their vision. 1t is objected that il
cannot possibly be applicable to the
Maxim gun in firing 500 shots a m.aute.
Possibly. it is suggested, TO use il
with slower rate Of firing. on the as
sumption that ten silent shots would
be worth one hundred detonations. 1t
is added that attempts in Germany with
a noiseless weapon. worked by cleo
tricity. have proved fruitless and had
to be abandoned
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
ARSENIC POISON FEARED.
COrOner's Jury Probing Death of
Walter +. Baker.

Hackensack, y. j.. March 7.-Prelim-
mary TO the formal inquest next Tues
day, a coroner's jury to-day viewed the
remains Of Walter Farnsworth Baker. of
Boston. who. four months ago. died sud
denly in Bogota- The body will be re-
moved tonight 70 Boston. in charge OF
the dead mans brother. Edward f.
Baker
Should the jury find that Baker died
OF arsenic poisoning, Prosecutor Roester.
OF Bergen County said to-day that he
will take the case before the grand jury
next month.
Among the witnesses at the inquest
will be DR.. William Boos. a chemist Of
the Massachusetts General Hospital; Dr.
Magrath. one OF the medical examiners OF
Boston, who performed an autopsy on the
BODY. and several detectives who have
been in the employ of Edward F. Baker
since his brothers death.
II is said that Edward is convinced
that his brother did not die from natural
causes. and ne will bear all the expenses
OF the witnesses who viii testify at the
coroner's inquest.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
BLIND HUSBAND SLAIN.
Wife and stepsOn Held for Murder
of Ohio Man.

Gallipolis, Ohio March Mrs. Reu-
ben Bramble and her stepson, Cleve-
land Hubbs. were arrested here to-day.
charged with the murder of Mrs. Bran
ble's blind husband Tuesday night. on
their farm at Peniel. Gallia County.
1t is charged they shipped the bcAy
to Springfield. Ohio. where relativ es
lived. Brambles skull had been frac-
tured and the body was otherwise
bruised.
1t Is alleged that Bramble was killed
by his stepson with club while the
wife held him. 1t is stated Mrs. Bram-
bic and her husband quarreled over the
sale Of property. and that the latter
threatened to leave his wife. She and
Hubbs deny the charge.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
NASI NO SMALL CRATER.
Italian Education Official Surprised
nj Action of senate.


Rome. March Former Minister OF
Public Instruction Nasi. Of Italy. con-
victed recently OF misrepresentation GOV
eminent funds. could give points u al
most any ore concernig the administra-
ton Of yellow dog money.
It was shown upon his trial that NaSf
charged The government $500 for tray
cling expenses. though he had free pass
on every railroad in Italy He gave his
own gardener a $500 tip and charged il
up 10 the government for "encouragement
OF agricultureHe paid $4,000 in pensions
for which all the receipts were signed in
the same Handwriting Some OF the
names were merely the Italian eauiva-
lents for thief donkey" an d--IIar.-
He charged $500 for banquet which
was actually only a sphagetu and red
wine feast fo- himself and two friends.
His defense was that such transactions
are so common IN Italian officialdon thar
they have become perfectly proper, and
was pr0strated when the senate. sitting
as a high court Of justice. found him
guilty and sentenced him 10 prison
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
TWO TREED BY WOLVES.
Ontario TrnpPers spend Night In Open
Air Without Wraps.

Port Arthur. Ontario. March From
dusk TO dawn. with the thermometer be-
low zero, clinging 10 branches OF slim
tree while a pack Of twenty ravenous
timber wolves kept up an incessant chorus
beneath, was the experience Of two trap
pers. Tom and Patrick Murphy, in silver
Mountains, near here.
They started into the woods to Toms
trapping headquarters. and before they
had gone far they heard the bayirE OF
wolves.
Two shots failed 10 scare or the lead
ers, so the Murphys got into tree.
Without food or overcoats, the r,en were
kept in the tree all through the night.
When morning came, the wolves scat
tered The trappe-s managed 10 pick of
nine of them. for which they collected
slS5 in bounty here to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
FRANK ROCKEFELLER LosES.
Oil Kings Brother Benten In suIt
brought In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan. March Frank Rocke-
feller. brother of John d. RockefelIer
broke into the Supreme Court Of kan
sas to-day and was beaten in sri.
which he brought against X. B. RingIo
from Reno County.
Rockefeller was a member of the
Seigcl-Saunders Live Stock Commission
Company. which sold some cattle 70
Ringle and took note for 81. .ss2 2s
The note was sold to a bank. and the
cattle were later sold at a loss. which
the commission company had 10 as
sumo.
Rockefeller purchased the note from,
the bank and brought suit to recover
the balance due. The District Court
decided against him. and the Supreme
Court affirmed the decision.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
FEAR OF DEVIL CAUSES PANIC.
Nine Killed in Scramble to Get out
of Locked Church.

Mexico City. March IA haIf-witted
man caused a panic in a crowded church
az ocitlan, which resulted in nine persons
being trampled 10 death. according 10 a
received here to-day
The church was well filed with people
70 witness the confirmation OF a large
class Of children by Bishop Ognacio PIa-
csncis- An irresponsible character about
to-A closed and locked the doors. He
announced in a loud voice that he. had
been told 10 lock the people in. that the
devil would soon arrive and get the
wicked
His words caused a panic. The wor-
shippers trampled over each other In their
efforts to get out through the windows
before the devil could arrive.
In addition 20 the nine who were killed,
many others were seriously injured
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
AGAINATTACKB KBAILEY
Texas Opponents Hold Mass
Meeting to Protest.
AFFAIR NOT A REAL SUCCESS
Fist Fight Takes Place on Floor of
Convention Hall iR waco When
Attempt IL Made go Pin Anti-BaiIey
Button on kennedy's COat-SpeciaI
Train Carries Hundred Delegates.

Dallas, Tex, March THE anti-Baney
faction Of the Democratic party held a
State convention or State mass meeting
at Waco to-day.
The avowed purpose of the meeting was
to mature plans to prevent, if possible,
the sending Of United States Senator
Bailey as delegate at large to the ma
tionaI convention at Denver by the State
committee to be held at Fort Worth ON
May 26 It had been planned by the
leaders to name Senator Culberson and
Gov. Campbell as two OF the delegates at
large. Their plan became public. how
ever, about a week ago and CuIberson and
Campbell made it known that they would
not permit the use Of their names in any
factional connection or outside the regu-
lar State convention Of the party.
Not Really n Success.
The mass convention to-day cannot be
characterized as a success. There was
not to exceed 800 delegates from the State
at large There WAS present in the con.
ventIon hall about 1900 persons, but four
ffths of them were spectators. Dalos
County. the storm center of the anti
Bailey movement, sent less than 100 dele
gates. Notwithstanding special train had
been chartered and the round trip fare
fixed at low price
Speeches by Judge q. B. Gerald and
Cullen F. Thomas. of Waco. were ex-
tremely bitter against Senator Bailey, an
others of his old-time enemies spoke in
terms Of censure similar 10 that in
dulged in during the last year and half.
Resolutions Adopted.
Resolutions of similar tenor were
adopted by the meeting. and declarations
made against sending Senator Bailey or
any OF his political friends to Denver
An exciting incident was a fist fight ON
the floor of the convention. P. II. Carnes.
of Waco. attempted TO pin an anti-Bailey
badge on the coat of A. N Kennedy,
also of Waco. and the fight came off in
stantly.
Both men were bloody when separated.
Kennedy was Senator Bailey's floor leader
during the exciting times OF the Sena-
torial investigation and election last
winter.
He is a candidate for reelection, and
also candidate for speaker of the house
of representatives of the next legislature.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
ARRESTED AT HIS PARTY.
Edward Davidson Wanted for Bank
ruptcy Fraud I'm Rhode Island.

Chicago, March Edward c. David
son, OF West Pullman. who was arrested
last night by Federal officers in connec-
ton with an alleged $4,000 bankruptcy
fraud, was held for removal to Provi-
dence. r /, by United States Commits
sioner Mark A. Foote to-day.
Davidson was captured by secret serv-
ice agents while celebrating his birth
day in company with his wife and chill
dren and some friends He passed the
night in the county Jail.
He waived examination. and, being un-
able TO furnish $3.50 bond, was taken in
charge by Secret Service Operative c.
F. Wall They started for Providence
this evening
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
LEAVES HOUSE TO HER DOG.
Woman Wants Relatives to
Care for Her Pet

Helena. Mont March lone OF the
provisions Of the viii OF Mrs. Mary A.
Pryse. filed with the clerk OF the County
Court to-day IS novel.
She disPoses OF an estate valued at s25.-
coo. and directs that her Helena home.
where she lived with her PET dog and
who was her constant companion, be kept
fully insured and all taxes paid thereon
so long as the animal shall live.
She directs that relative have posses
sion. rent free. for two years. There
after. or sooner. should the relatives die.
10 any reliable couple which VIII guaran-
tee good care OF her pet until its death.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
AGAINST BUCKET SHOPS.
President Said to Have Told Plans
10 Friend.

New York. March wall street Is
much interested in the report that
President Roosevelt has decided 10
assaH the bucket shops.
The Presidents intentions. il was
stated this afternoon, were made known
through a letter written 10 Charles E.
Knoblaeh. a member Of the stock ex-
change and a lifelong friend OF the
Chief Executive KnOblach stated that
the contents were purely personal
Several members of the exchange.
who said they read the letter, say the
President insisted he was not aiming At
legitimate Wall street business. but.
was simply trying TO rid the country
OF the bucket shop evil
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Resolutions Adopted.
CzarInn I'm Italy.

Rome. March THE Corriere dItalia
learns that the Czarina and a numerous
suite Unexpectedly arrived late yesterday
in the strictest incognito at RapalIo. a
winter resort, fifteen miles from Genoa.
She will remain for some time al a hotel
there. The CZarina is in i'll health
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
POTOMAC RIVER IS RISING
Floods Imminent in Many Parts of
the Country.
Three Wen Drowned in PennSyI-
vania-Indiana and Mich
igan Suffer.

Hagerstown. March THE Potomac
River and other streams in this section
are rising as the result Of recent heavy
rains and the melting OF snow.
The river Is bank full at wfniamSport
and still rising. but food is not feared
at present
lot Of farming land is under water,
owing TO the ground being frozen. and il
is feared that the wheat crop has been
damaged.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
NURSES HELD FOR THEFT.
Bellevue HozpitaI Officials Worried
ny Robbery of Patients.

New York. March An offi.ial investi
cation viii likely result from the arrest
OF two nurses at Bellevue Hospital. Ed
ward Dora and r. W. Cast. who we're
taken into custody to-day OF charge
OF robDing patients
The arrests wesS made at the request of
DR.. c. A. Armstrong. general nledicsI
superintendent Of the institution. and h
is said that the latter will make an
official investigation. owing 10 the runor
that stealing from patients is said 10 be
common among the nurses al the in
stitUtion.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Special 70 Tie Washington Herald.
Baltimore. Nd. March The tunnel ~
the Pennsylvania Railroad under Ralti-
more. the big artery for all trains Of the
system in and out Of Baltimore. and
which is also used by the Western Mary
land system. was condemned and de-
clared unsafe and a menace TO human lie
and ordered to be closed forthwith BY
City Building Inspector Edward D. Pres
ton to-day.
The official further said that the COM
pany should not run any trains through
the tunnel. and if they did so il would
be at their own risk. He added that II
trains were not halted he would convene
the board Of public safety Monday and
force the closing OF the tunnel
-Four Men Asphyxiated.
The action Of the building inspector was
taken after one OF his officials had made
a trip Of inspection through the tunnel
to-day, when four lsborers were killed
and ten overcome by locomotive geses.
Tonight Mr- Preston sent copy. Of his
order to the officials Of the railroad with
instructions that the provisions be com
piled with at once
The tunnel at issue has its opening at
North avenue bridge, and is Just west OF
the Union Station II is one OF the sec
tons Of several miles OF tunnel under the
northern section or the city.
II IS the only means OF ingress and
- II
vania, between Philadelphia. Baltimore.
Washington. and the South. The Phua-
delphia. Baltimore. and Washington Rail-
road and the Western Maryland.
Fan Out Of Order.
The accident to the tunnel laborers TO-
day was the second within a year. The
( tunnel has been kept clear Of smoke and
sas by big fans. one Of which IS said
TO have got out OF order to-day.
Bernard Garter. chief counsel for the
Pennsylvania Pailroad In this city, said:
''The order Of the building inspector
would have no effect on the company. for
that city official had no Jurisdiction over
the tunnel
-Four Are Killed.
However. The building inspector insists
ne wiz close the tunnel. Trains were BE-
ing operated through the tunnel tonight
There is hardly five minutes in a day
when it is not IN use. The sections az
gregate a bore several miles in length.
Should the Pennsylvania be forced to
discontinue its use, It may have 10 uss
the Baltimore and Ohio tracks and sta
tions.
VIII Close Tunnel.
Four men were killed, ten were made
unconscious, and ten seriously affected by
the deadly fumes OF gas in the railroad
tunnel near the John street opening.
few minutes before Z O'Clock to-day.
They were members OF gang OF
twenty-five laborers working under the
supervision Of Assistant Foreman Charles
Rosslieb, the only white man who Was
killed To rescue the man engine and
car had 10 be backed into the tunnel
from the North avenue entrance. aud
tzainmen, assisted va few Of the men
who were not so much overcome as their
companions, carried the dead and those
who were unconscious into a car which
had been attached 20 the rescue train.
The men most seriously affected we're
hurried 10 Calvert Station and thence
TO the City Hospital
The dead were left az Union station.
where their bedies viii be viewed by
Coroner Hayden. Of the Central district.
and Coroner Baldwin, or the Northwest
prD district
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Flood sweeps Michigan.

Battle Creek. inch. March This city
tonight is facing the greatest aood dan
ger in its history. With the alamazoo
and aBttIe Creek rivers already beyond
the dKanger mark. a solid wall OF water
seven miles long is sweeping down from
the east. with the prospect that when II
arrives the entire business district Will
be inundated. in addition 10 completely
submerging the low-lying residence dis
tricts. which are already covered 10 a
depth of two and three feet in many
places.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
WANTS BROTHERS PLACE.
Man Would Act rs Substitute fo
Army Private.

Wilkesbarre. March Frank O'Don-
nell. OF Lattimer, has applied to Lieut..
Smith. in charge Of the recruiting Office
at Hazleton. 10 be permitted 10 take the
place OF his brother, who recently en-
listed in the army His mother. he saws.
is breaking her heart over the young
mans enlistment. and he fears that as
a result her health will break down.
Lieut.. Smith will notify the War De-
partment or the case. 10 see II anything
can be done
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Lisbon. March THE report that
marriage is projected between King Man
uel and the Princess Victoria. onlv
daughter of the Kaiser, while not denied
IL official quarters, is declared to be
wholly premature.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
NINE HELD GUILTY
Whole Party of Cinnamon
Nay Die for Murder.
OUTCOME OF A TONG WAR
killing of Four CeIestiaIs in Boston
Proved 10 Court to Have Been Re-
suit OF ConspirRcy-Warry Charles,
Rich Man, One of the Defendants
Who May BE EIectrOeUted.

Boston, March Pound guilty Of mur-
aer IN the first degree by "A jury early
this morning, nine Cinnamon face death
in the electric chair for participatinr in
the rival Tons warfare witch resulted in
the killing Of four Cinnamon in this city
on the night of August last
Chief among the convicted is Wary
Charles. highly educated. Americanized
Chinamsa. who is said to have been the
leader Of the Hip Sing Tong in this civ.
he is alleged to have been the archcon-
spirator in the plot 10 wipe out a few %
the members OF the On Leong Tong the
rival Chinese secret society, which re-
suited in the sudden appearance here OF
eight "hatchet men" imported from New
York and the Pacific Coast.
Hatehet Men Come.
The "hatchet men Eere brought here
secretly, and on the night Of August .
when many Of the On Leong Tongs were
sitting quietly in their doorways in OK
ford place, the strangers appeared in
their midst and opened fire with revolv-
ers. killing four and wounding several
others.
More than forty shots were fired. Ten
Chinamen were arrested and placed on
trial more than a month ago. The sick
ness Of one or the Jurymen caused mis-
trial. and a new jury had to be obtained.
Last week, Lee Watt. one of the prison
ers. was found dead in his cell, death be-
ing due to natural causes, so 1t was sup
posed.
The men convicted are Wary Charles.
Yee Jung. Dong BOX Ling. Joe Guoy.
Wong How, Min Sing. HON woon. Leong
Gong, and Wong Duck
With the exception OF Charles. they
were charged with the murder Of Wung
Shu Chong, Mong Quin. Lee Kai Hw, and
Chin Lee
Held as Accessory.
Wary Charles was charged with being
an accessory before the fact in each of
the murders, it being alleged that he
'-feloniously and maIiciousIy melted.
moved, procured, aided. counseIed. hired.
and commanded others to commit
crimes"
In his final argument. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney McCiettrick devoted his
shafts mainly 10 Wary Charles, whom
he called the 'arch-eonspirator in a dia-
bolical and cruel murder that has no
rival in the criminal annals OF the coun-
try. Charles has various government
positions of responsibility and trust. He
Is reputed to be very wealthy,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
HOPE HALL" IN COLUMBUS.
Mrs. Maude BalIingtOn Booth Ex-
tends Rescue Mission Work

tends Rescue Mission Work.
Columbus. Ohio. March Mrs Maude
Ballington Booth. Of the Volunteers of
America, has established a Hope Hair
here for the benefit Of the released prison.
ers Of the Ohio penitentiary Capt. Wal
ter Collins is in charge of the twenty
three-room house that has just been pur-
chased and is now being fitted up.
-drs. Booth will be here tomorrow to
make further arrangements
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
baltimore and Return, SI.25.
Baltimore md Ohm r. r.

Every Saturday and Sunday All trains
both ways, both days. except Royal Linn
tied City Offices. 14I7 G ST. and 6l9 Pa.
ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
Flood Carries Boat Away.

PittsbuTg. Pa. March THE tow boat
Stella Moren was carried over the Monon-
gahela River dam at Lock No. >. az Bes-
semer City. tonight, and three members
OF her crew of sixteen are reported miss
Ing. IL is believed here that on account
OF the rapidity of the rising river and eX-
treme darkness the vessel was carried
over by the swift current The boat Is a
total wreck
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
1900 Persons Homeless.

Elkhart. Ind, March -Four hundred
homes are inundated by the waters Of
the Elkhart and St Joseph's rivers, the
water in them being from two 10 I'VE
feet deep. Skiffs and RATS were brought
into use to-day 10 save the people. but
many Of them are still in their homes
with the water rising rapidly Nearly
1, 800 people have been driven from their
homes by the foods
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
SIX DAYS AFLOAT ON RAFT.

Rescued Crew of an American
Schooner Landed at Belfast.
Belfast. March THE crew of six men
Of the American schooner William II.
Skinner. Of Baltimore. were landed here
yesterday by the British steamship Bray
head. They had been six days floating on
a raft before they were picked up. and
were on the verge of starvation.
The William II. Skinner, Capt. Griffith
left Georgetown, S. c.. on February a
for New Haven She was reported on
February . by the British steamer BY
ron. in latitude 55.n, longitude 7I.9e. wat
erlogged, dismasted, and abandoned.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

A desirable collection OF Persian rugs
and carpets, in all sizes. colors. and de-
signs, will be sold at Sloan's Gallery, l4G7
G St, Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week. On view Tuesday. Grand chance
for housekeepeTs, clubs, ard hotels.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
YOU'LL ReadiIv Aon-ao,.,.

The advantages of being identified with
banking dept. of Union Trust Co. 18th
and II SITS Govt supervision, every bank
ing facility, interest paid on all accounts.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
CITY Or BALTIMORE
MAY CLOSE TUNNEL
Pennsylvania Subway Is De-
clared UuSale.
RESULT OF AN INQUIRY
Death OF Four Results in the
Official Investigation.

Building Inspector PronouneeS Bore
T" Menace to Life Because of Ac-
cumuIatiOn o. GaSeS-Orders Rail-
road TO Cease the Operation of
Trains-RaII5Yay Officials Deny
Right OF City 10 Issue the Order.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
MINISTER WI BACK
IN CITY BEAUTIFUL
Arrives i'll Washington with
Extensive EntOurage.
LIKESAMERICAN PEOPLE
Surprised at the Startling Dis
patches from Tokyo.

when He Left China, He Says, His
Country and Japan Were on Most
Friendly Terms-Firm In Belief
that No serious Trouble VIII De-
yeIOp-Expects to See Secretary
of State Root Tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Flooring (AIabama) s2.e0 per 100.
Frank Libbey s. Co., 9Th & n. Y. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Prices on Lumber & sIIIIworIx cut again
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th & n. Y. ave. NV,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

In Carte Lunch Served DRfIv
At Eckstein's from T. to g. l4I2 n. Y av
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

e'c arc after your business. LIbbex 4 Co.
SEND Us your Inquiries and We viii SCI. you
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Carnations, soc doz.
Blackstone, 18th and IL SITS. nv.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Boards Dressed : Sides sI.65 per 700.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th & n. Y. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Dressed Paltngs q Pickets, $500 per 100
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6th & \. Y. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
J. H. Small & Sons. FIorfst..
Washington and New York.

siding si.so per 100 #. a big cutl
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th & n. Y. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

White Pine Window Frames. (sz.Oe.l
Frank Libbey & Co.. sth & n. 7. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
MAY USE BRITISH PORT.
American Fleet Said to Have PLAN.
for COaIInE.

Shanghai, March There is an un-
confirmed rumOr that the American
fleet will use We-hai-wei, the British
leased port in the province of Shan
tung. as a eoalIng station.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Washington and Baltimore Every Hour
on ne Hour from a. m. to p. m.
weekdays.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08

Persian Rugs M AuctIon-

Sweet ViOletS, 2Sc Busea.
Kramer. the Flo list. DIG F ST.