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The Washington herald., 1908-06-10

Secretary Taft listened for an hour YES
terday to the representations of commit
tees representing the Merchants Associa-
tion Of New York and the Trades League,
or Philadelphia, in favor OF a credit cur
rency.
The visitors told the Secretary that as
the prospective nominee OF the Republican
party he should use his influence TO have
the platform adopted at Chicago declare
in favor OF a sound financial and cur
rency system and pledge the party to a
thorough revision Of the currency laws.
The Secretary told them that he could
not speak for the platform committee. but
advised them TO present the matter TO the
committee on resolutions at Chicago and
he felt certain their suggestions would re-
ceive favorable consideration. He told
them also that he had been advised that
the currency commission authorized by
the Aidrich-Vreeland currency act would
give consideration to the subject.
How Attitude Was Reached.
The Merchants Association OF New
York was represented by Irving T. Bush.
chairman; Henry r. Kunhardt. and s. c.
Mead. The Trades League OF Philadel-
phia, by Mahlon T. Kline. chairman;
Finley T. Acker, J. Collins Jones. and
Horace T. Potts.
The memorial recites that the attitude
OF these associations was reached after
most thorough study and Investigation
OF the whole mater. covering a period
OF more than six months past. and after
personal consultation and correspondence
with more than eight hundred CONNER
cial organizations throughout the whole
United States"
The preamble and resolutions or the two
associations condemn the Aldrich- -Vree-
land currency law, and demand ''the ad-
Justment Of the currency system upon a
permanently safe basis free from the
domination Of any favored interest and
absolutely fair 20 all and to every locality.
"hlch, IN its normal operations, will au-
.oHlalcally prevent the emergencies and /
disasters Produced by our present defect /
I've system. and which will conserve the
prosperity Of the whole country. is one OF
the most vital issues in the coming Pres, |
Dental campaign because IL directly az 4
lects the welfare Of every individual cIti- |
zen and. whereas. the business interests I
ol 'he country do not want an emergency /
- ~A'N'f bAN Ap utIldNQ a currency Svg- ]
tem which will prevent all emergencies. f" /
tne committee thereupon urge upon the /
platform committees Of both parties the
following planks:
The Two Planks.
First. We pledge ourselves 10 estab-
lish such financial system as Will pro-
tect the United States Treasury agains,
the danger Of assault and the peril OF
rerudiation. the government being linz
tied TO its constitutional functions Of the
coinage Of money. and regulating the
value thereof and Of collecting and DIS
bursing Of its revenues.
Second. We pledge ourselves TO estab-
Ish true credit currency system. which
VIII enable the farmer. the producer the
manufacturer, and the merchant 70 con-
vert through the agency OF the banks
their commodities into currency, redeem
able by the banks i'm gold COIN
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ing the industry. trade. and commerce
Of the country.
Mr.. Straus was listened to with earnest
attention by the members Of the chamber.
and was accorded rising vote OF thanks
at the close OF his address.
Just prior TO the arrival OF the speaker,
the chamber was called to order, and
Allen d. Albert briefly reviewed the
work Of the Fairgrounds committee. ex-
planning especially the preparations which
have been made for Tag Day next
Saturday.
President Harper invited the members
of the chamber TO attend the game Of
baseball arranged between teams OF the
Board OF Trade and Chamber OF Com
merce on June T
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SPLIT IN RANKS.
Continued from Page one.

OhS.
from Mississippi. another fight Of the
Lily Whites" Committeeman Steven
son, OF Colorado, offered a resolution for
the appointment Of Pearl Wight by the
Incoming committee II was passed over
a little opposition. The Taft delegates
from Mississippi were seated. -Four seats
were contested.
Alabama Case Up Again.
The Alabama anti-Taft forces came 10
the front again to-day prepared to de-
mand that the committee reopen the
contest hearing in that State by which
twenty-five delegates were given to Taft.
Hitchcock was said TO be perturbed by
the Alabama developments
Julian w. Davidson and Joseph c. Man
ming are the allies leaders in that
State.
Since the decision OF the committee"
said Davidson, many OF my former poll
tlcal enemies have come TO me and said
they have not properly understood the
equity OF our contest Now we are pre-
pared to ask for another hearing. There
are 10000 votes behind me, and they are
liable 10 go wandering away from the
Republican fold II we do not get a fair
deal
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WOMAN ACCUSES DOCTOR

Port Morris y. J.. June s-Denvine
that Mrs. Frank Barterson had been at
tacked IN his Office. DR.. Samuel r. Dav.
prominent physician and prohibitionist
OF cumberland County added a new fea-
ture TO the affair to-day by threatening
retaHatory action against the woman on
the ground of attempted blackmau
me time for the hearing has not been
nNed' but 1t will probably be held in
btldgeton toward the end Of the week.
Or. Day has furnished $1,000 bail baforo
Judge Parker for his release u,tu he
appears before Justice Frank Tora -
answer tho charge.
According to Mrs. Barterson's storv
the doctor attacked her on the evening
OF April 2S when she visited Or. Dav for
treatment for a nervous ailment.
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Graphic Reports of the
Republican Convention

The WASHINGTON HERALD will have the most
complete and graphic reports of the Republican Ma
tonal Convention printed in this territory
The dispatches of its staff representatives and the
service through regular news channels including the
full reports of the New York Sun-nvariablv of SUI
passing excellence-will be rounded out and supple-
mened with daily teegraphic stories of the proceed
ingS written by William Allen White. the noted
Kansas editor and writer, who is past master in
handling matters political
1t IS truism that in matters political Americans
are too busy to keep facts and data at hand and for
this reason the educational value of three articles to he
given the readers of THE WASHINGTON HERALD next
week will be Of exceptional interest For tmeliness
and pertinency they are unsurpassed.
While the Republican clans are being marshaled at
Chico" frederic Haskn, in his usual brilliant stve
history follows:
June l4-First Republican Convention.
June l5-First Lincoln Convention.
June l6-Great Third-term Fight.
thousands Of readers who have been daily
lr Haskip, it is unnecessary to 90 into de-
those who are strangers to him. it can be
ire is grand opportunity to become ac-
tn the writings of one of the best known
1ts in America
ASHINCToN HERALD will have all the news
TO the hour of going to press and no
desires to keep informed about these i'm
is can afford to miss an issue
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SHERMAN DEPARTS FRIDAY.
New York Member of Congress VIII
Take Boom to Chicago.

Utica, n. Y. June 9-Representative
James S. Sherman, who has been reck-
oned as a possible candidate for the Vice
Presidency, VIII leave for Chicago on
Friday evening. Twenty-four hours later
Pullman car. filed with political friends
OF Mr.. Sherman in Oneida and Herkimer
counties. Will start for Chicago TO helm
the Congressional friends of Mr.. Sher
man secure the nomination.
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C. G. 0. MEN INDICTED.
Richmond Grand Jury Holds Rail-
readr for Alleged RebntinE.

Richmond Grand Jury Holds Rail-
roadr for Alleged RebntinE.
Richmond June 9.-The grand jury in
the United States District Court this aft
ernoon returned indictments against the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company.
Alexander p. Gilbert. assistant general
freight agent, and W. r Johnson, a local
grain dealer. for violations OF the inter
state commerce act.
Each Indictment contains nine counts. in
which 1t is set forth that the parties
combined for the purpose OF giving and
receiving rebates.
The sufferers were the Seabosrd Air
Line, Atlantic Coast Line. and the Nor
folk and Western and other connecting
lines ot the Chesapeake and Ohio. The
grand jury had not completed its snvesti-
cations. Other shippers and officials are
said 20 be implicated
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LIGHT VOTE IN RICHMOND.
richardson Has No Opposition for
Mayor and Election Il Dull.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald
Hlchmond. Va, June 9-The rnunIcipal
election In Richmond resulted in the cleo
tion OF David Crockett Richardson for
mayor by a majority OF approximately
l'SVO. Richardson received practically the
entire vote cast. Carlton Mccarthy the
incumbent, who retires on September
receiving probably half dozen votes IN
the entire city -
Inc vote was exceedingly light abso-
iutely no interest being taken in the
election. '"0
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and full Of rich possibilities and enormous

and full Of rich possibilities and enormous
surprises.
These delegates are not n sacred and
special convention, an abstract thing
that floats IN the afr Of fancy. but a real
human reality, so many individual men
with wills Of their own. and can vote as
they please, no matter what the bosses
have arranged. and can knock the whole
thing into a cooked hat If they want to;
and I suspect this they will do.
PRIVATE DALZEII.
P. S.-The hereafter OF these very
delegates IS at stake. They VIII soon
cease 10 be delegates. and will return 10
their native goose pastures shorn Of their
beautiful convention halo. Then but plain
men and fellOw-citizens, they will have 70
answer not 10 the man in the moon, or
any far-away divinity, but TO their con
stituents. their neighbOrs. and friends.
for the way they voted in Chicago.
ITO strict account held, every man OF
them takes his own political life in his
hands when he votes for A. b, OF c. for
President. and woe 70 him IL he saddle on
his people any candidate that revolution
ICES home conditions. defeats his party.
or even endangers its local interests next
November. I'D"
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waIL-over for Mayor smi,h

Lynch6urg. Va. June 9.-The municipaI
election here to-day resulted in walk
over for Mayor G. w. Smith. who was
opposed by John p Thompson. an inde-
pendent The incumbent secured a ma
jority Of 6l9 votes out of total vote
or sl3. The Democratic ticket for both
branches OF the city council was elected
without opposition.
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CONVENTION IN DEADLOCK.
North Carolina District Delegates
Ballot for Thirty-hvc Hours.

Special To The Washington Herald
Durham. n. G., June 9.-The ninth
judicial district convention is In stub
born deadlock, already lasting thirty-hve
hours, adjourning only for meals. and
working night and day. There Is no hope
Of compromise at 10 o'clock tonight,
after 500 ballots have been cast
Fuller, Of Durham. slightly leads Cat
It's, Of Orange, and Hobgood. OF Green's
boro. The vote has varied but slightly
in the day and a half
Durham hoped to force the visiting
delegates to her candidate by wearing
them down. They balloted all night. all
day. and are again working tonight.
A Congressional convention IN Green's
boro tomorrow calls many delegates
home. but the Hobgood men will not
yield, and another all-night session Is
probable.
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FAIRBANKS IN DEMAND.
Administration Wants Him to He
Candidate for His Present Office.

Special % The Washington Herald
Chicago. H.. June 9-Partv leaders
while they refuse TO discuss the matter
until the nomination for President is o,,t
Of the way are secretly in favor OF Civ
ing Charles Warren Fairbanks a chance
to refuse 10 accept the Vice Presidential
nomination a second time Should Taft
be nominated for President. the national
administration forces in the convention
will be thrown 10 Fairbanks for second
place II is stated on good authority
New York and Indiana are the States
in which Mr.. Taft. as a Presidential
candidate, would be weakest, and which
are necessary to Republican success. To
strengthen the ticket, il is said 70 be
Mr.. Roosevelt's idea that the running
mate Of the Secretary OF War should
come from one Of these States. As be-
tween New York and Indiana. It IS be-
lieved the latter stands the best chance
II Fairbanks will consent 20 run.
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KITTREDGE is DEFEATED
Gov. Crawford Victor In south Da-
kOtR Republican Primaries

sioux Falls,S OAK. June 9.-On the face
OF the returns received up 20 midnight
senator kittredge has been defeated for
denomination in to-day's State primaries
the victory going TO Gov. Crawford the
candidate OF the insurgents.
CraWford's majority. II is believed. will
by about 5000
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MISS MABEL CUTLER ELoPES.
Daughter of Governor of Utah be-
comes Van DrfVer'S Wife

Salt Lake. Utah. June 9-Gov. John
son c. Cutters oldest unmarried daugh-
ter. Mabel. eloped to-day to Ogden. where
she was married to Thomas Edward But
Ter. driver for furniture company.
This afternoon Mabel told her mother
she was going to make some calls. In
the evening she telephoned a friend she
had been married.
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KNOX PREFERS SENATE.
VIII Not be Vice President or 5ecre-
tary of state.

Pittsburg, June 9.-United States Sena-
tor Knox came to Pittsburg to-day. but
was silent regarding his Presidential as
pirations. He spent the greater part OF
the day in conference with Federal Judge
James s. Young.
This evening friends OF Senator Knox
announced that under no circumstances
would he accept the nomination for Vice
President. 1t is said Senator Knox has
been picked for Secretary of State II Taft
Is elected. but it is doubtful II he would
accept, as he would prefer to remain in
the Senate
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THREE HUNDRED POISONED.
iuests at banquet of Auto Club of

Guests at banquet of Auto Club of
France Become III.
Paris June S-Three hundred guests
who attended banquet given by the auto
club Of France on June 3 became sick
the next day. 1t is believed their illness
was due to eating pressed duck.
Ten Of them, including Marquis de Dion,
are still in serious condition. Tempier,
ex-timekeeper or the club. died to-day.
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Award ExcIu.lre contrnct.

Ihe war Department Of France, after
competitive tests. has contracted 10 buy
smith Premier Typewriters exclusively
Tor the next three years.
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While you think Of II. telephone your
Want Ad- 20 The Washington Herald. and
bill VIII be sent you at l cent a word.
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OREGON FOR BRYAN.
State Convention in Enthusiastic
Demonstration for Nebra.I-

Demonstration for Nebraskan.
Portland. Greg. June 9.-The Oregon
Democratic State convention to-day re-
solved Itself into an enthusiastic demon
stration for Bryan. The platform declares
That the oregon Democracy is a unit In
xavor Of Bryan. upon whose candidacy
esople Of the State look with favor,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
PLAGUE VISITS TRINIDAD.

Five Deaths and Seven Gases of
BubOnic Disease Are Reported.
Kingston. Jamaica. June 9-Advices
from the Island OF Trinidad show that IN
10 yesterday there had been reported
seven cases Of bubonic plague. and FIVE
deaths from the disease there.
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ASKCURRENCYPLANK
Delegation Wants Secretary
Taft to Insert One.
REFERRED TO CONVENTION

new York Merchants Association
ana Philadelphia Trades League
Talk for One Hour on Credit Cur
rency Plank for Republican Plat
form-What Is Wanted.
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Charles G. Dawes may be treasurer OF
the committee to succeed Cornelius n.
Bliss.
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From the present outlook It appears
there will be some difficulty in getting the
right man for chairman OF the national
committee. Close friends OF Senator
Crane, who has been mentioned for the
place. say he will not accept the office if
IL is rendered to him
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Mr.. Hitchcock has been displaced as
assistant secretary Of the national COM
mittee by Chairman New, Mr.. New sub
stituting Arthur Fisher, ah assistant to
Secretary Elmer Dover. as Mr.. Hitch
cocks successor
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They will think it is a wild car when it
reaches the station, and switch it.
1t seemed very feasible plan, and, ready
for any adventure, they proceeded to put 1T
into execution.
They were favored by the frequent trains
sent down to switch off to the new mills, and
Barney was too busy to notice anything
wrong.
looking closely after the train paid no par
ticular attention to the rear cars, which were
hidden somewhat by the curve near the
switch and the freight cars on the adjoining
tracks; so that it was an easy matter for the
boys to detach the rear fat car and. with
the momentum gained by backing down. To
leave. the remainder of the train, and go Gid
ing down the main track toward Drew Sta
ton. They were elated over their success,
and loosened the brakes, that they might get
the full benefit of the grade.
II declare. this is ahead of the trip to
town.! exclaimed Joel. What time does the
express come DOWN."
mot till six-and there is plenty of time to
spare. The up train is not due till later.
Hi, there, make way for the wildcat CARP he
shouted to a venturesome COW that bounded
over the roadway they were approaching
1t was growing exciting. Over the bridge
they rumbled, then hinged forward through
the deep cut beyond.
Workmen in the fields stared, and the PEG
pie ran out from the wayside houses to see
the unusual sight-fifteen well-dressed bows
shooting down the track alone on fat car
There was straight stretch before them,
and they plunged on. 1t was nearly passed
when suddenly around the bend ahead faint
smoke curled up.
At the same moment a screech in their
rear nearly paralyzed them for, bearing down
upon them with hghtning-hke speed, was a
solitary engine, and in front the locomotive
of the express hove in sight.
"Signal theml" "Stick to the car' were
the orders given simultaneously by Clark and
Joel, and the former frantically pulled at the
brakes
There was no choice. so it seemed, be-
tween the tive. perils, for the engine behind
was swooping down ike mad, and they drop
ped upon the floor of the car in terror.
Another long screech, then sharp, short
toots, and coming up to, them, the fireman
stepped from the cow-catcher to the car, has
tily made coupling, calling back to the en-
gincer:
"Pull her back quick"
The great driving wheels slowed down,
stoned, reversed, and. before the trembling
boys could realize their escape, the engine
had snatched them from under the very nose
of the oncoming express, and was painting
! hack to the station.
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Copyright BY James mversonl

Copyright By James E1verson)
ii WI cliffs"
"Or go to the Peak after winter
SIEGEl green berries"
- 'sThen there are the races down
at the Point"
Pshaw! Too tame-all of them"
! Clark Porter spoke out, as the suggestions
met with no other response:
II tell you what, boys. We have got too
big a chunk of unexpected liberty, and we
don't quite know what to do with it.
Let everybody do as he pleases, then,' said
Joel Hart.
"Only go somewhere-do something. We can
not boast of half-holidays very often"
We had better be getting about it then.
Z Here we are, losing a lot of time chattering,"
tsaid Clark I'VE may as well have fun
/ enough, while we are about it, to fill it full
and some over" he added.
z No doubt but that you will have some
Eover, Clark, retorted one; chat is, if you
"Wby not? We are not under law today.
liberty for the remainder of the day."
Clark's imitation of the doctors deep tone
and dignihed manner was so perfect, that a
kshogt Of laughter went up.
'Se he did," said Joel, "and you may as
well name it. You have something in mind"
4 u, ,
lc'means freedom. independence, uncontrolled
&restraint-so the dictionary says. Say, who is
8ready to go to town to the circus?"
The unexpected question met with volley
lof cheers, only one faint protest being heard.
Walk five miles," came from small boy
In the rear.
Fl 1--WE are not inviting the aged, the incapa-
e, or the lazy" replied Clark, severely. 81
I'D not ask about the walking part in
a uired about the circus part"
"Do you suppose the doctor thought we
gould go to the circus?" asked one.
II 'SNobody can tell what Doctor Drew
thipks," Clark answered. "You know what
he Said If liberty does not mean going to
the circus he isn't here to say SC"
"That is true" cried several.
"AnG. he has let us go before" others an-
bunced.
Gas fer the way of getting there. I'll see
"a it that it shall not take much muscle, il
you'll go by the gymnasium rule, Follow
your leader; do as he does"
"All right, Clark, go ahead"
The common consent being given, the boys
aid their plans for the Afternoon.
'sWe'll take it cross lots to the station,
laid Clark.
'sWhat is the use of wasting money that
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way?" grumbled one of the boys, as they set
'eWho has said anything about money!
demanded Clark, facing the company.
''Well, hope you don't expect us to count
ties all the way to town." hazarded another.
mot unless you are afraid you will forget
your arithmetic" was the retort.
let Clark alone to manage this, Joel Hart
advised.
And they trudged on.
Clark managed it.
Come on, boys; here's our train.
He led them down the track to the banks,
where long gravel train was loaded up.
He knew there would be no stops on tns
ingy. - start the two
middle cars held the. Drew boys, as well as
the gravel. s,,.,. hl;nd
The conductor was good-natuledaly, f pl,no'
and, concluding it to be holiday frohc,
o,;ut al al. fhe performance until they reached
the outskirts of the town. =
Then he shook his fist threateningly as ne
saw the boys troop off at the first stop. Dut
his laugh belied the menace, and, with way ar
ing of hats and hearty cheer' .ney se' va
for the circus. ..hA
II was q frolic for the fifteen boys, without
lo,ht Their success in the first manoeuvre
had emboldened them. and sundry snrewo
moves were INDUCED in, until Ihere was s
hardly one in the company VINO oia no. PC
part Oh the ShoU - 'SS--~
wholly legitimate. - :.
"I Put' Doctor Drew was well known, and so
we're the Drew Hall boys, and IT might nave
Van that the misdemeanors of which they
were guilty that afternoon were overlooked as
being most polite. ,.s
Oe AZ any rate, they were undisturbed . and
conseouently in most daring mood when
t tpny met, BY agreement, at the peanut stand
outside as the five o'clock whistle blew.
SWhew, but 1 am tired!" exclaimed Joel
, Hart. . H.,
When does the gravel train start for Drew
Station?" asked ore.
ssThat is it, Clark. I hope it isn't a go-as-
vou.please train back" another. commented;
ssay, boys, have an idea," said Clark,
suddenly
"There are plenty, of empty fiat cars down
he aP, eS shortly replied Joel; ''but you
don't suppose we want to haul car back
because one brought us down, do you"
"Not exactly; but if we can uncouple one
after It comes down, old Barney will not no
tice It till It's gone, and we can get Roadway
enough to 90 nearly all the way back; it is
down grade to the embarrassing. at least