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The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
DISTRICT BILL PASSED.
House Gives Washington ana west
ern Maryland Road More Time.

Without opposition the House last night
agreed 10 the Senate amendments 20 the
bin proposing to grant to the Washing
ton and Western Maryland Railroad Com
pany eighteen months more in which 10
complete its line from Georgetown. some
four and one-half miles 10 Kensington,
where It Will Join the Baltimore and
Ohio system.
While upon the vote there was no dis
senting voice. the record showing lS3
yeas to nays. for the purpose OF having
clear comprehension OF the objects OF the
bill, John SHARP Williams demanded a
second. thereby assuring discussion.
Representative J. Hampton Moore, who
called the bill up. explained that the
railroad company was now prepared to
build this line He had read to the House
a letter from the second vice president Of
the road. in which the statement was
made that the extension viii be COM
pIeted as soon as possible.
The bill provides that in case the line
Is not completed in the additional eight
cen months given in the bill. not only
shall the company forfeit It's right TO
build, but it shall also pay the sum Of
s., 900 as q fine.
Mr.. Williams wanted 20 know II this
small fine would be sufficient to guaran-
tee construction in the eighteen months,
ard was assured by Mr.. Moore that while
the loss Of S2.OOO might not insure II. the
statement Of officials Of the road insured
its completion.
Representative Murphy, Of Wisconsin.
a minority member Of the District Com
mttee said that he had thoroughly ex-
amined the bill and that he was salts
fed that Is should pass.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
PETE DALEY LAID AWAY.
Friends Weep as Orchestra Plays
Famous Actors Songs.

New York, May 27.-Pete Daley, who
used to make folks glad, was buried in
Greenwood Cemetery this forenoon.
Crowded IN front of the clubhouse Of
the Brooklyn Lodge OF Elks. where the
funerCl services were held, were actors
and managers. playrights, politicians,
judges, show girls, Broadway business
men. delegations from the different act
ocs clubs, Senators and justices Of the
Supreme Court. horsemen, and WELL
known men and women from all the
heterogeneous Glasses that go 90 make up
Broadway
Flowers banked both sides Of the cof-
fin. The streets IN the vicinity were
Jammed with people The Baroness de
Altomonte had sung Gounods ave
Maria" during the funeral service, and
the orchestra had played ChOpin's SOL
emn -Marche Funebre." but to Pete's
friends the most beautiful music of all
was when the orchestra, as the body was
being carried out. began 10 play the
songs that made Pete famous-rather the
songs that Pete made famous.
They were played just bit slower than
Pete used 20 sing them, and throughout
their rendition a deep-toned gong tolled
a steady knen. Some Of Pete's friends
cried when the songs were played.
Ex-Sherlf William Buttling. exalted
ruler Of the Brooklyn Lodge Of Elks. pre-
sided at the funeral. and Chaplain Frank
BanGell conducted the ritual
At the conclusion Of the Elks' ritual
prayers short services were conducted bv
Father Eugene Mcdonald, one Of the
Roman Catholic chaplains at the Brook
lyn Navy Yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
WHiHNORE'S CASE IMPROVED
Prosecutions Witnesses Disappoint
States Lawyers.
Evidence in Lamp Black swamp
Mystery Goes TO Jury
To-day.

New York. May 2Z-Buck Whitmore's
fate will be in the hands Of the jury by
tomorrow night. in all probability.
Prosecutor Pierre P. Garven. who has
been endeavoring TO convict the ex-con-
vict. announced this evening that the
states case will have been completed by
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Alexander T. Simpson. Whitmore's
counsel said that it would take him not
more than three-quarters Of an hour to
present Whitmore's defense in its en-
tirety. The remainder Of the afternoon
viii be taken up with oratory, and IT was
the expectation OF both sides that by sun
down the jury would be deli5erating as
70 whether there was evidence TO show
that Whitmore murdered his wife. Helena.
on Christmas night in the dismal morass
back OF Harrison. y. J.
The net result OF to-days business in
the Court OF Oyer and Termlrer
was decided sentiment for the prosecu-
uon. With perhaps one exception. Gold
tooth Billy Bartlett. Whltmore's pal, the
prosecution witnesses were a distinct dis
appointment 20 Mr.. Vickers, the assistant
prosecutor. In almost every instance. lit
tie Lawyer Simpson was able 20 involve
them in contradictions or qualifications
which weakened materially such circum-
stantlal evidence as they were able TO
give
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
GOVERNOR GLENN is PLEASED
North Carolinian Says Prohibition
Will Be Enforced.
Advises VictOrS 10 be Charitable to
Men Forced Out of
Business.

Asheville, y. c., May Z.-GOv. Glenn
says he is exceedingly rejolced at the
splendid victory for prohibition. He thinks
II the greatest event which has ever taken
place in North Carolina. and believes il
will be of untold benefit to all people.
He says that. having won the victory,
the prohibitionists will see that the law is
enforced and that prohibition viii pro-
hiblt. If the laws are in many respects
weak. they will be amended. II officers
fail 20 do their duty. others can be elected
in their stead. II criminals openly violate
the liquor laws, they can and will be pun
ished severely.
While Il Is proposed 10 enforce these
laws, he earnestly hopes the prohibition
lists will use their victory SO as not 10 in
jure their cause. but strengthen IT,
Men now engaged IN the whisky traf-
fic." he continued. will go into other
business. and should be kindly received,
and everything should be done 10 AID
them to make a profitable liking in their
new business. which viii be a blessing
and not hurt 20 the public"
He advises all temperance people, while
rejoicing. not 10 wound the feelings OF
others.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
SOCIETY FOLK LIBERAL.
Big Attendance Mt Garden Party for
Charity on Governors Island.

New York. May IA number Of So
ciety women and their escorts. and others
more or less prominent, visited Governors
Island this afternoon.
They were there FOR eharity's sake, hay
ing each paid a dollar FOR the privilege OF
attending the garden party given by the
New York branch OF the Army Relief So
cicty
Mrs. Russell Sage. who was not able TO
be present. sent a check for $500 and gen.
erOUs donations were received from Gen.
Horace Porter. Gen. Thomas Hubbard.
and Helen Gould
Among those who were on the receiving
line with Gen. and Mrs. Grant were Ad-
miral Goodrich and Mrs. Goodrich. Admi-
raj and Mrs. Coghlan. Col. and Mrs w.
G. Church. Mr.. and Mrs Henry T. Taft.
and the Misses Taft Mrs. Daniel S. La
mont and the Misses Lamont. Gen. and
Mrs c. f. Roe, and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Gould.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
EDITOR TAFT IN SMASH.UP.
New York Newspaper Mans Auto
Hits Bridge Abufineut

Nuddletown. n. Y. May 27.-Editor Ly-
man II. Taft. Of the Montgomery Stand
ard: Mrs. Taft and her son Thomas. and
Mrs, William Dracup and her son Harry.
ell prominent residents OF Montgomery,
Orange County, We're injured in an auto
mobile accident which took place near
this city this afternoon.
Editor Taft was driving a large touring
car, and turned out for a horse and
wagon and ran the motor car into the abut-
ment of bridge. The car turned turtle.
throwing all Of the occupants into the
road. Mr.. Taft received a severe injury
20 his left leg and was hurt about the
face and body. Mrs. Taft sustained q
dislocated left Jaw and fractures Of the
right jaw and it is feared internal inju-
ries.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
BRYANITES IN MAJORITY.
AfieEany County Elects Delegates to
state Convention.

Special 20 Tie Washington Herald
Cumberland. Md. May 27-Primaries
were held in Allegany County tonight 70
elect delegates 10 the county convention
which meets Saturday 10 select delegates
10 the State convention which will name
delegates-at-large 10 Denver.
The Bryan men had everything. their
own way II had been agreed between
the Bryan men and those who favored an
uninstructed delegation that there would
be no contest, but only one ticket be put
in the field in each district. These tickets
almost without exception have a majority
OF Bryan men
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
INSTRUCTED FOR BRYAN.
Democrats Elect Dele
gates TO Convention.

Democrats OF Washington district.
Alexandria County. Va. held n mass
meeting at Carne school house on Tues
day night. and selected Andrew Lpscomb
delegate 70 the Roanoke convention in
June.
A meeting was held last night In the
Alexandria court house by the Democrats
of Arlington district who elected George
II. Rucker as delegate 20 the State con-
vention. Both meetings instructed the
delegates to vote for Bryan delegates.
first, last, and all the time.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
ROYALTY HEARS OPERA.
Magnificent Function Forms Part of
FnIIieres' Visit 20 London.

FnIIieres' Visit 10 London.
London, May Z.-After attending an Of
fetal dinner given by Sir Edward Grey,
secretary OF foreign affairs. at the for
eign Office, NJ. Fallieres, president Of
France, accompanied by the King and
Queen, the Prince and Princess Of Wales.
and other members Of the royal family.
attended a gala opera given ut the Co
vent Garden Theater tonight.
This was. perhaps. the most gorgeous In
cident Of the whole visit Of NJ. Fallieres.
The great theater was richly decorated
with roses. while a crowded audience
glittered with diamonds and blazed with
uniforms.
The orchestra played the "Marscillaise''
and God Save the King" as NJ Fall
Heres aud the royal party entered. An
enthusiastic ovation followed.
The programme consisted OF an act
each OF Blzets ''Pescatori di Perie' and
Gounod's Faust" in which Tetrazzini
and Melba. respectively sang the parts
OF Leila and Marguerite. Both singers
were accorded a great reception.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
JOHNSON STILL CONFIDENT.
MinnesOtnn believes Brynn VIII
Lose state of Georgia.

Chicago May 27.-Gov. Johnson. of
Minnesota, arrived in Chicago tonight
from the South. He refused to discuss
the details Of his tour.
I did not meet enough people 20 say
what the whole South will do" he said.
Personally I feel more than confident.
think Bryan will lose Georgia. but. as
1 only passed through the eastermost
part Of the Southern States. / am not
In position 10 say much"
lie left In the evening for St Paul.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
HEARST SAILS FOR EUROPE.
Editor Goes Aboard Early 20 Dodge
Subpoena Servers.

New York, May 27.-William r. Hearst
sailed for Europe to-day on the Lusi-
tania.
He boarded the vessel at 4 o'clock in
the morning. and he didn't leave his
stateroOm until the ship left her dock
The reason for the secrecy Of his move
ments, il was explained tonight by one
of his representatives, was that he did
not wish 10 have his trip 10 Europe in
terfered with by a subpoena TO attend
the mayOralty recount case.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
To C0DIFY LOCAL LAWS.
Bill offered in senate Proposes Com
mission for the Purpose,

Senator Gallinger yesterday introduced
in tho Senate a bill recommended by the
District Commissioners. proposing the
codidcation Of the municipal laws of the
District
The bill provides that the chief justice
Of the Supreme Court Of the District
shall appoint three members of that
bench who shall constitute a commission
20 examine, consider. and prepare the
District laws in proper codified form. and
submit the result Of their labor TO the
Commissioners. who snail in turn sub
NIT the report to Congress. together with
recommendations respecting the proposed
code.
For the employment Of the necessary
clerical assistance and the necessary ex-
penses Of printing. the bill approprlates
5000, and 1000 is also appropriated as
compensation for each member OF the
proposed commission on codihcation.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
BoYCOTTED BY LIQUOR MEN.
Steamship Line Loses Trade BE.
cause OF Prohibition Clerk.

Special 10 Tho Washington HCuld
Norfolk, Va. May 1.-THE wholesale
liquor merchants Of Baltimore have boy
cotted the Old Bay Line steamboats,
owned by the seaboard Air Line. and
are sending all their whisky 10 Norfolk
by way of vessels owned by the South
ern Railway.
The boycott IS aimed at Hugh L. But
Ter, clerk In the Norfolk Old Bay Line
ticket Office. Butler Is a Norfolk coun-
Gilman, and devoted TO the cause OF
liquor restriction here. He is a candl-
date for reelection.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
"DRYSo PLAN A BOYCOTT.
Durham Reformers Say They VIII
start Opposition Newspaper.

Special 20 Tho Washington HeUald.
Durham, y. c.. May 2l.-The aftermath
70 the prohibition election IN North Caro-
lima. resulting in an overwhelming de-
feat OF the vets throughout the State.
but a bad defeat for local prohibitionists.
is the threats to-day Of organizing pro.
hibition paper in Durham, and running
It in opposition 70 the Morning Herald OF
this city.
Durham was dry by local option. In
that hght the Herald was dry. Upon the
sweeping bill the Herald stood against
prohibition, in opposition TO the many
appeals and threats. The hint Of a boy
colt caused the editor TO dare them 70 do
their worst
Yesterday Durham slumped worse than
any North Carolina county. and gave a
majority of 627 against prohibition, re-
versing itself by a thousand votes. The
prohibitlonists declare that they will op-
pose it with a rival publication.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
Hefln Not ReprImanded.

Representative Thomas J. Helm de-
MED last night that Speaker Cannon had
ordered one OF the official reporters Of
the House to stop taking his speech be-
cause Of any reprimand he wished 20 ad-
minister 20 the Alabama member. Mr..
Hefin says that the order of the Speaker
was made because OF the confusion in
the chamber. which made It impossible
for the members 70 hear.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
CHANGES PHILIPPINE TARIFF.
Representative Pnyne'S Bill Amend
ing Present LAW Passed.

Representative Payne's bill 20 amend
the Philippine tariff law. was passed by
the House last night.
The bill reduces the duty on silver and
copper foil used I'm button making. and
increases the duty on buttons imported
into the Islands.
Agricultural machinery and also all ma
terials used In repairing vessels are placed
on the free list. For all importations into
the island a consular invoice is required.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
TRIBUTE PAID A "SIGNER. y
statue 10 BE Erected on Connecticut
Avenue TO John WitherspOOn.

One more statue for Washington, that
OF Rev. John Witherspocn. the only
clerical signer of the Declaration Of
Independence. was yesterday authorized
by the House, when il accepted by
unanimous vote the Senate Joint resolu-
ton appropriatihg 5000 for this pur-
pose.
The resolution was called UP by Repre-
sentative Mckinley, Of Illinois Mr. Nc
Kinley is treasurer OF an associa tion
which has raised a sum Of money by
private subscriptions 10 aid In the con-
struction Of this memorial.
The statue is TO be plac d on Con-
necticut avenue in front Of the Church
of the Covenant. and is to be made OF
bronze.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
vIRGINIAN FOR SECOND PLACE.
Judge Lewis Doomed for Republican
NOmiantiOn.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. May 27.-Republcan
political circles are considerably stirred
over a report. believed to have originated
In Chicago and Washington. that tho dis
trict attorney OF the Eastern district OF
Virginia L. L. Lewis, is the most likely
candidate for the nomination for Vice
President on the Republican ticket.
The Virginia delegation. according 10 a
local party leader. will go 10 Chicago pre-
pared to boom the Nirginian.
Judge Lewis said tonight in regard TO
the report:
Il am entirely ignorant Of any move
ment on foot TO place my name on the
ticket as the Vice Presidential candidate.
Some time ago ] heard a suggestion OF
such n thing being done. but regarded IL
as the Cutburst OF my Overzealous
friends. / did not regard the rumor seri-
Ously at that time"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.

The government liability bill was considered
during mcst Of the days session, but did not
come to a vote. and was finally displaced by
conference report
land bin was passed after an extended debate
IN the cOurGc of which Senator's Carter and
Warren gave notice that in future they viii
object to the consideration Of omnibus bills.
The conference rcfcrt On the emergency cur
rcncy bills received from the Honse and
ordered rcITintCd Senator Alarich giving notice
that he would to-day call MP the couprcntse
hill and ask that the apnate consider II CON
tiuu0usly until il shall hare been acted upon
Following tTic, executive session. devoted
20 the consideration Of minor rooinations' the
Senate al $50 I m. adjourned until noon to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
IIOIISE.

The emergency currency bin passed the House.
The omnihus Indian hin. the bill granting
obsolete cannon. arms. and ammunition 10 mom
mcut. societies. aud military organizations were
passed
Increasing the amo,,ut Of air SPACE in ship
sttcTuec % hc furnished for immigrants coming
to United States ports.
A Senate Joint resolution apTroWiating aOOO
for a PEDESTAL fer statue Of John Nither-
spoon. the only clerical signer Of the Declara-
tion Of Independence. and House bill requiring
monthly reports of railroad acccdcd 20 be made
20 the Interstate Commerce Commission. and
amending the P..!!,,!!if;.ue tarid law. and az 10
O'Clock the House took a recess until II O'Clock
today
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
Mrs. snGc Mt Old Home.

Sag HaTbor, Long Island. May 27.-AIrs.
Russell Sage and her friend. Miss Helen
Gould. are here for the home week cele-
bration, stopping at the Sage cottage. on
Friday. Pierson High School 20 which
Mrs. Sage has given $10o.COO will be dedi-
Gated. sag HarbOr is the old home OF
Mrs. Sage's grandparents.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
Gets County Appointment.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md, May 27.-In accordance
with the provisions Of the new county
road law. passed at the late session OF
the legislature. the Anne Arundel County
commissioners have appointed Z. p
Hayman. of Prince George County, as
county roads engineer, at a salary ol
81, 800 per year,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
Emperor Receives Francis.

Vienna, May H.-Emperor Francis Jo-
seph to-day granted a special audience
to Charles S. Francis. the American Am
bassador, who presented to his majesty
President Roosevelt's congratulations on
his jubilee.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
DISTRICT BUDGET IS LAW.
President Roosevelt Signs Local Ap
prOprIntIon BIZ.

prOpr1nIlOn Dill.
President Roosevelt yesterday signed
the District OF Columbia appropriation
bill. so that the last act in making the
local budget the law Of the land has been
performed. The bill carries something
more than SOCOO,OOO. and has been ex-
planned al length In The Washington
Herald.
The President also signed yesterday
the fortihcatlons appropriation bin and
the sundry civil appropriation bill But
two regular budget bills now need the
Presidents signature, the Naval Acad-
emy bill and the general deficiency bill.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
CONGRESS BRIEFS

The bill removing restrictions from the sale Of
Indian lands a measure Of much Importance IN
Oklahorra was signed by the President yesterday.
The commission in charge of tAe work Of decorat-
ing the pedment Of the House iofice building with
a stationary group yesterday awarded the contract
70 Paul Bartlett. Of Sew YorkA
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement 10 The Wash
ington Herald and bill viii be sent you at
cent n word.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
COUNTED FOR HEARST
Ballots of 1905 Nay Yet Elect
Editor Mayor.
GAINS u VOTES IN TWO BOXES
Official Checking Up nS Result of
Courts Action seems 10 Bear Out
by independence LcnEuc Cundi-
date-WouId Reverse Election.

New York. May g7.-John T. Dooling,
president OF the board OF elections, turned
a key in the paddock on the ballot box
! from the Second election district OF the
Sixth assembly district at about noon to-
day and the recount of the mayoralty
vote Of 1906 was on.
From then Till o'clock the monotonous
counting and checking Of ballots went
on, save for an hours recess, and at
the close OF the day the contents of two
ballot boxes had been recounted, and
William r. Hearst had gained twenty
seven votes, and had reduced McCIel-
lan's plurality by that amount
Figuring on an average gain for Hearst
OF twenty-seven votes In two boxes, the
Hearst adherents had it tonight that
Instead Of q plurality OF 2,474 for Nc
Clellan, the final result will be a plural
lty OF 22,S2i for Hearst There are 1,94S
ballot boxes Of that election. and they
contain some GOO.O0O votes In ALL
Would Reverse Election.
An average gain of two votes per box
! FOR Hearst would. as a matter OF fact
be sufficient TO upset the election returns
and seat the Independence-M Municipal
Ownership-Leaguer as mayor Of the city
Judging from to-day's results and from
the examination that was made in De-
cember. 1896 of four ballot boxes before
McClellan's lawyers got busy and stopped
the recount that was then in progress, It
| is quite possible that enough errors may
| crop up in the recount OF the ballots 10
tfaIts
| board OF county Canvassers. The chief
/ hopes of the Hearst people are really
based, not on any probability Of show
/ ing fraud. though that was developed
| to-day. but on the fact that the inspec-
tors let through a good many ballots
the majority of them for Mcclellan. that
/ will not pass muster in a court Of law.
because OF incorrect marking o. other
defects
! The fraud that was shown lay In a
practical reversal by the election in
! spectors OF the Seventh election district
/ Of the Eighth assembly district OF the
| totals OF the votes cast for Hearst and
! Mcclellan.
Count Bears Out Charge.
Relative TO this box the Hearst law
yers had submitted to the courts. right
after the election, amdavits by a So
ciallst party watcher that. against his
violent protest the inspectors had delib-
/ erately' found a plurality for Mcclellan
/ instead OF a plurality for Hearst. as tho
/ count had shown. The recount to-day
/ before Justice Lambert bore out what
/ the watcher had sworn 20.
! The official cauvassers relating 20 this
/ box gave Mcclellan a plurality OF four.
! The recount in court showed that Hearst
/ had n plurality of eleven
! Clarence J. Shearn and Charles A. Dol
son, the two special deputies Of Attorney
! General jackson. who are trying the pco-
/ pies side OF tho case were correspond
! ingly elated by the results OF the day.
! Shearn said that he was confident II
/ wouldn't be necessary TO open all the
/ ballot boxes 20 prove that Hearst was
/ really elected.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-28
Issue on Paper Limited.

Any bank belonging 70 a national cur
rency association which fulGlls certain
requirements as 20 capital and surplus.
may take out additional circulation on
the basis Of securities, including CONNER
cial paper. held by a national bank
state, county, or municipal bonds are TO
be accepted at 30 per cent Of their mar
ket value as collateral for emergency cir
culation. Other securities and CONNER
cial paper are 10 be accepted at Is per
cent Of their cash value as security.
The issue OF emergency currency based
on commercial paper. is limited 10 20
per cent in EXCESS OF the unimpaired
capital and surplus Of the bank OF issue.
The term commercial paper" ts defined
as including only notes representing act
ual commercial transactions. which. when
accepted by the association, shall bear
the names Of at least two responsible
parties. and have not exceeding four
months 10 run"