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The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
NAY CALL OFF MEETING
COney Island Jockey Club Unde-
cided About Sheepshead Bay.
Prevailing Sentiment Among Those
in Charge said to BE Opposed to
Taking Risk of Being Indicted.

New York, Aug T-There was an IN
confirmed runOr among the horsemen at
Empire City to-day that at a meeting Of
the directors Of the Coney Island Jockey
Club. TO be held tomorrow morning. IT
would be decided TO declare of the fall
race meeting at Sheepshead Bay.
According to several weIl-posted turf
men who were responsible for the report.
there was p stormy meeting Of the dI-
rectors several DAYS ago. at which the
prevailing sentiment was opposed TO any
further operations at the Bay. Il was
said by those men that the attorneys Of
the Coney Island Jockey Club were anx-
ious TO have the meeting go on. and that
they had advised TIE directors 10 20
ahead But II was further stated that
several Of the directors. rather than run
/ the risk Of being indicted by the special
grand jury that viii sit IN Kings County
next month were Unalterably opposed TO
! the meeting It was also stated. in view
Of the fact that the COuey Island Jockey
/ Club lost $4,000 on the opening meeting
at the Bay. Il was deemed advisable not
/ 10 incur a similar loss
The attorneys for the Bay track. on
the other hand. declared that by con-
( Quoting q meeting as in Saratoga and at
XonkeTs the Coney Island Jockey Club
would in no way violate the law. and
that there was no reason why a meeting
should not be held on the old lines.
Il was impossible 10 find Schuyler L
Parsons, T. r Hitchcock. H 3. Duryea
and other directors Of the Coney Island
Jockey Club tonight. but Andrew Miller.
q governor, when asked what he knew
about the matter, said. Z think theFe
viii be meeting I do not see any good
treason why one shouId-lotSbaA AsId.Z
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
FORT ERIE RESULTS.

FIRST RE~F-FTrr fs-.--z-- hank. g Powers
g 90 p a1r. Automatic -I .fa.s-.. - On =. ss-f--
~-z---r- -a4 .T.-a.r-. I'D e. third TINE.
LHr So Lr-.. Ford -.HTlHar- Ea-aae Nliffte.
Wsmh,rr I-pzzss. Nersae Tr--is-. ard t.l.l-s1gaar
al-l
SECOND H,CE-ou- a-.s a-5 81 =Iv-esa-a. E'~l
r. Jos L5.-.-. - sd g. uH.. l-.--ta- rs .ir'N-
re-. % -1 g -a--E. u..s ~---a. l' .uiEEHs'
% e. third T.-r. -sf-. E--r-s ta-ll11l. Pos
r-- ard Anne Nri5 a-r -lr
THIRD EstE--fE f--u- ----i.a- l'9 .DeT-
s-i-E. -7 90 g. v-- Ha-.-T- "rHH-r. f1a--.
-s g. -1-slI. B1z5--s. i5 .Ha7---. % % 4
--5-s Tzu- 1855. aEH--.s.. Nai7--- ~-a- o
Tr--r. g-H-a-- .I.zs C---r-.u. and D.-1.as
NraH a'-H -r.
FOURTH EACE-sfz s--.---s. Please --1 Bran
rar. 90 D. vr-s s. Jeanne l5f Dev.-cl.. = 90
T. ze--rL. Ee-=-eE -- .FH=r--.. 81. E. third
T1-l- -LgL= tsaE1r-- -arH.-le. E7ra4 b-EE
gass. Ha.=s Tasr Card. ard Lens ASP r-r
FIFTH EACE-1~- rI. Ls---aa- -I .H1T-
CTS. rr g Won. Ner Carer. '- tli-s-ar- -1 J.
z--r-I. p----z--s-. ll5 -I-.---H.. o. B. -.s--l
Tine 1925 IMP O. I.-.- lady C.---r-. taH-
.z-e- T. D-1ra1sa. ur- A.H.-a. ala la.-.- a.-
-a--
SIXTH EaCE-Frr- a=- EaE tr--r--T. STAR
r--- - .TH-a-e -s --- ~ Li---"
-r- Ross. ra g. -.--E. T.-a--- So .f.--.-
IS % o. -l--l T.H- LE IS Nrr-.a- N.l-a.--
snake Mar. ~r-Hr~ Yer. Harold Hal. = u
Frr s-- Nn51--l a--r ra--
SEVENTH EACE-o-r nile ard sixteenth.
A-n--a LaEr- -5 .E-~e=s. 20 3. va1- u--.H-s.
Omen aH Ensz. p =9-1-l- El-- Nar1sl.-
p H-a--a- . -7 T. tE'-i- Tine. IS. js-rE
A--- Ea-- W.-lzse. Iu-t1l91. and Dr. Lee H-E
max. also rsr-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
FLEET HONORED At SYDNEY
Crews Of Our Ships Feted By En-
thusiastic Australians.
Governor Gives Dinner At Which
Friendly Sentiments Are EK-
changed with Americans.

Sydney. New South Wales. Avg q
Following the official landing Of the Amer
Jean visitors to-day. and their public re-
ceptaa by the state and commonwealth
authorities. the city. the Earbor. and tie
shipping were brilliantly illuminated this
evening
The governor 0f New South Wales. Slr
Harry Rawsou. gave az Official dinner
ar o'clock in honor of the American
officers. and The comm ruwealth govern
caeut entertained the officers. sailors. and
marines OF the feet AZ tleate- parties and
at other places of amusement
The IIguluarl1us were most striking
AID the public buildings were outlined
with uuuberless lights. there were count
less Lavlras and decorations conveying
sentiments or welcome ana frareruity dis
played on every hand. and private build
.1Es Wed with The ml.. aipaI ediaces IN
The Uri-an-y Of their decorations
The American battle ships in the har-
Dor did tEcl- fuE share. being literally
covered with lights. large and small
while the flashlights threw vivid stream
ers OF brF-Iaucy iu every direction, and
even 10 -ae clouds overhead
The gorgeous spectacle was viewed by
vast crowds that filed the streets OF sgd
1ey until a late hour
The state banquet given by Admiral
Sir Harry Ravvsou IN tle Town Hall was
a brilliant function. There were upward
Of 11J1 guests. and the balconies we've
throuE=d with ladies In evening dress
The hall was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with American. Australian.
and British flags iHtertwtusd- A large
bust Of President Roosevelt occupied a
position on az elevated pedestal behind
the seat of Rear Admiral Spcrry
Charles o. Wade. the premier OF New
South Wales. presided. Alfred DeaIlin,
prime minister 0t the commonwealth.
made a striking address Of welcome
Australia. he said. rs one in body
and soul in welcoming our American visi-
tors. The sixteen white-clad battle ships
n the harb0- scarcely can be described as
vessels of peace. bUt they might rightly
be called harbiugsrs of arbitration. I trust
that President Roosevelt VIII be informed
n the words Of the famous American
captain. Josiah TatrnaU that Blood IS
and always viii be, thicker than water %
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
WATCHING MEXICAN BORDER
Uprising of Malcontents Concerns
Department of Justice.
Additional Deputy NarshnIs Ordered
Sworn In to Patrol Line Between
the Two Republics.

Del Rio. Tex. Aug. Z.-Another up
rising Of Mexican malcoutents along the
international border is threatened. accord
iHs 20 the statements Of represeutative
Of the Mexican government who have
been conducting an investigation Of the
situation in the turbulent region
In order 10 forestaH the organizing Of
invading forces on the Texas side Of the
border the Department Of Justice at
Washington has ordered that additional
deputy United States marshals be swor-
in in the Western district Of Texas, and
that they conduct an effective patrol Of The
border territory. particularly in the VI
ciaity Of Del Rio.
Il is reported that the War Department
IS considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of estab-
fishing a military post az Alpine. Situated
midway between Fort Clark and Fort
Bliss, the distance 10 each OF those posts
being 90 miles
The object OF the proposed new post is
10 enable better watch to be kept aIOnE
that part of the Rio Grande border.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
CLARK DEFEATS WILLIAMS.
Fourteeu-year-oId Lad Leading in
National Rogue Tourney.

Norwich. Conn, Aug. zl--In the na-
tionaI rogue tournament here indications
point tonight strongly 10 Springfield
players winning out In all three divisions
In the first division. Eddie Clark. the
boy Of fourteen, had the lead and by de-
feating ex-ChamQion Williams to-day be-
came practically sure Of the national
honor. with Champion Bosworth due for
second place
IN the second division. CIark's brother
IS IN the lead and the logical winner,
while Robert Steele. Of Springfield. has
won out In the third, with a clean score
Young Clark has played the game for
years. and IS q wizard, playing with per
feet freedom and accuracy. The Van
WickIe medal Is retained by Champion
Bosworth. who defeated F. Carlton, the
challenger. four straight games.
First division games to-day resulted as
follows Jac0bus beat Mcdonald: Will
Jams beat King: Wahly beat King, Clark
beat Baker and Williams; King beat
Browning G Carlton beat Baker and
Jaco5us- Bosworth beat HogeI and VIII
Jams; Webb beat King, Browning beat
Robinson, and Robinson beat Webb
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
EXCURSIONS.

Those who duJ II Impossible 10 get out
q town for extended sumner outings have c0urgu-
satiD N -l9 delightful weekend trus % Old Point
C0utgr- made VIA The Norfolk and Washing - au
steamers. The e-1-ru~ 1f these cuttings is tsIr-
c5aIlv ltf-active one ticket covering al boat and
hotCI uyueusss a. the FaausfTrliu. ord Point. TIE
1Ticss rUries witl the time limit. lowsst-rricad
tf-se-s covering che ra5ud t-lu and full day 3
aco0r-u7E1ri11S NJ the Clauha-r. while tle higher
rat- tickets rerr. two ard three days az the hotel
IN addition 20 these combination tickets. special
-1,e tickets fe- the round tr0 exclusively. Saturday
% Monday are u5-allacle- IEeSe excursion uc5e-i
are s1d r1 saiIi-E dates 20 Tire uptown ofice 20
Fourteenth Stree. Colorado Building. ezclusivey.
Chevy Chase Lake has never ex-
r1r-lccG mcre successful season than TIE present
ClC Catering as the resort does 20 The better ee-
lu- af The family clientele its constantly ilcrels
iGE popularity speaks vel for the MEASURE Cf sGccss
the desired cH1-ar-ar-
A far as aa,u-su.euts are crncarued. Chew Chase
lake provides tie re-ucl with u1us Of the qre-
ti1uab'e kind Splendid Cau1erfs ty the Marine
cans lftgrEg-1 furnishing The ture-us for dancing
the hr rs7i1u. Newest an1-E the attrac-iaus ls
the Illuminated pony track where fr a small SIM
one nav rdr saddle ponies drive che b-rro teams
abort On an eighth Of mile track Frequau;
changes q motion picture axe made a. the Rustic
Tleatzr-
Dancing IS one Of the features that have
helped % make The jamestown moonlight trips popu-
Jar -his season The syueuCrce Is uosel f0r q
great many. th- jamestown heiug the first exc1r-
sion beat the river 20 provide deck especially
for dancing The floor IS maintained in parfec.
ccl.tiou and the excellent orchestra provides the
best q music
In the palm garden sIr sorts Of dainty refresh
mcuts vel served az pric1s that are attractive
Forty miles down and back IS the distance covered
nightly b. this bg steamer. leaving Seventh stree;
wharf az O'Clock. retlrn1-g about Il O'Clock Tick
els arc sold az the wharf
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
EIGHT REMAIN AT NEWPORT
Ready for Semi-fnals in National
Tennis Tourney.
Alexander. SuIIOvay- TOuchhrd,
and Torrance the Survivors.

Newport. r I. Aug cL.-Eight survivors
are all that remain Of the record field Of
10 azp.rants for the lawn tennis cham
pionship title In the aU-comers' national
tournament The list includes Frederick
B. Alexarde-- Frank J. Sulloway. Gus
tave 2. Touchard William J. CI0th!er.
Nat Emerson J. d f Jones. BeaI 5 c.
Wright and Harry Torrance. jr.
They axe coupled for the seml-fnaIs
in the order named The match in which
.. 2. ToucharG. of the Hamilton Grange
Club. defeated Herbert T. WesrfaU. OF
the Enlcke-b0ckcr Field Club. provided
the unique affair OF the day. tt was this
pair that took the Compromising court
IN the morning after J. Q. Ames had reg
Isrered a positive decision NOT 70 appear
on that stretch Of turf with CI5thier r.
Aues' words. he was not ready to fur
uisl q Roman holiday for the fashionable
gallery. for IL was a foreE1ne conclusion
that the national eN-rhaupiou would de-
feat him easily. which he did at "a.
S. and So
Il was the first time that a player has
had the temerl-y 20 act against the die
ta-=s of the referee. Dr. James Dadzsr.
and it caused some CONSERVATION. Ames
stuck 20 his decision or theateneG 10 de-
fault, So Touchard and Westfau were
hastily pu- or the court As Il happened.
they engaged IN the most interesting con
test Of the day for the full limit Of five
sets. Toucha-I winning al 6-S. Is. -.
% and -
Four young players appeared for the
national iutc-scholastic title. in which q.
n. Church q Columbia. and Dean
AIathey. Of Princeton. Won their places IN
the final as Z. i. Whitney Harvard. and
n Babeocz, Cornell, were beaten
The summaries
Atoms nati7-aI Championship singles: fourth
-1g15-yy- J. Cl1-Eiar defeated J. O. Aups. SIS.
50 E-5. Nat Eslerz1n defeated Charles NJ Bull.
IT, g. 50. So 5-L
Firth rr-1d-Frede-ick 3. Alszander detected
Dean EatHer. - 6-L 81: Hank J. S--rva~
defeated H q Martin. L--6. - 90. 90. Gus-ave
NJ T1-chard defeated II L. WestfalI 6-s Is -.
81 --5; w J. Clathiar defeated O. " Church.
80 81 81. Na- E-eTsJu defeated Geo-ge II.
Na-Il1-Cu- g. 80. O. 81. J. D z Jones da-
tel-ed Richard Stevens O.. 6-6 So l. C. Wright
defeated Carleton Hale. 81 81 s.. Harry Tor
Tarca. g.. defeated r. l. James. 81. g. SIS
National iuterscolas-5c chaupt11ship singles: a-s,
AID ze1i-1ral r1-rd-5. 81 Cnurcn. Columbia. do
teated z. H Whitney. Harvard. -. 6-4 -
Dean NatEeT. Princeton. defeated II. BabcocS Cor,
ceu, 81. g.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
/ CHARGED WITH RAISING BILLS
Carl SEong Arrested by Secret Serv-
ice Wen at HagerStOvu.

HaEerst0wn. Nd Aug I--CaI Y
Nong. a former school teacher Of Wash
ingtou County was arrested here to-day
by Secret Service men. Charles =.
Wright. Of Baltimore, and w P Walsh,
Of Pittsbu-e. on the charge Of raising 81
notes 70 s. notes. After teaching school
here for several years Noag was dis
missed by the school officials because OF
his conduct Later. while in Jail here
awaiting trial for engaging n an afrav
he broke fail and fed 20 PittsbU-g- In
the latter city be and his wife were ar
rested last winter on the charge Of rails
Ing bank notes. but the charge could not
be proven
The officers now claim 20 have positive
proof against NOuE-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
RACE SCHEDULE FILLED.
Rockville Fair Promises to Be tn
Best Yet Held There

hocANltAe FuiF PROMISES 70 ne fhe
Best Yet Held There.
All Of the thirteen races scheduled for
the Rockville fair are wei filed. and
shere are more horses entered for the
various contests than ever before IN the
history Of the Agricultural Society.
President Onutt says ia point OF ar
ranEements and attractions the exhibit
ton beginning August . will be the best
ever given there.
The following well-knOwn racers are
among the numerous entries
May Queen. George l. Gc5da-re. Brg'svcod.
D. c. Red Princes. K. F. Hal. Washington.
ID. C. Judge Mckenney. J. ". GugenheiE. Balt-
more. Bob K. Prank Thomas. BuzhtToo-i. D C.:
Russell q. J. a.. Mott Washington. D. c. Twister.
May Lassie and E-heIbe-7fa e. W Huntington.
Baltimore, Red Racz. Mat Trimhle. Washington.
u. C.. Montana Guard. Javins Bros. Washington.
=. C.. Kgsta1. William T. Miller WashinE-0n.
D. C.. Happy G. J. e. N0r-. Washington. .. C.;
Catherine n. A. J. Cummings. CHEVY Chase. Nd
How About You. james NIulIcll- Rock Greek Park.
n. C.. Back Par-fen- J. C. C1-hIu. Nlys1tis. D..
Pa--eu- Hush. William F. Miller. an Of Washing
ton. T. c. Pa-chea Belle. p. z. Hershey. Comus,
Nd Patrxeu-. " O. Dash GaithershIrG. Gii
Maud Thomas Heas1a. Bethesda Lady Belle. Po-s
& Ricketts,. Rockville, ard Edna G.. = C. Ge;zen-
lauugr, Rockville.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
GEERS A BIG FACTOR.
IIasterIy Driving Lands Loyal Win
ner of PouEhI.ecpsie Feature

PouEr kearste. y. Y. Aug -l-Geers'
mastery driving of Loyal IN the PA
r-ot. which be won. after several eyclr-
irg scraps. was a feature or the closing
day of the Grand Circuit races. Loyal
furnished tHe best sport ~ the four days
meeting
In the opening heat, Gce-s laid behind
with the hay and let TIE handsome chest
nut The AI0ma. make The pace until well
down the stretch Then Geers began one
y those rusEes tor which he IS famous
and in the last forty feet Loyal wore
down The Aloua's lead Of q length and
suatched victory by a nose. II was a
stirring finish and aroused hearty ap-
plause from the crowd FIN tre grand
stand Loyal won the two succeeding
heats and the race He reduced his record
from 2.15zl to 2-dsl4 and now enters the
2.l0 list
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
CAPT. WATT TO QUIT.
Veteran Cunard skipper soon to
Give Up His ship.

New York. Aug 21--Although Capt J.
p. Watt, commodore Of the Cunard Line
and commander OF the Lusitania. refused
to-day 10 discuss the subject. il is known
that he has handed IN his resignation 10
the company. and that he is 70 retire
within a short time. The age limit Of
the Cunard Line Is sixty years. Capt.
Watt IS sixty-three. but because Of his
efficiency he was held over.
He wants to retire so that Capt Pritch-
ard may be promoted 10 commodore be-
fore he. too. reaches the age limit Capt.
Watt will take the Lusitania home and
probably bring her out for another voy-
age before he takes OF his ,Er.fozu tQJ
GOOD X,
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
BY CATCHER CHARLES STREET.

The ball did hit the glove any harder than
of those fast Walter Johnson up There slight
wind az the start and few trials made drop
the bail rather and for that could get
When around the north side found easy, and
when succeeded in getting under the ball which looked about
big chestnut felt heavy Of coal froze
understand that before accomplished the trick
and OF course I am glad that I had the chance.
No do believe that would like to do again
morning
Cantion did know going to do it, but he
the Job with congratulations when turned the clubhouse be-
fore the game to-day
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
vENERATED CITIZEN DEAD.
Edward jackson Phelps Was oldest
Resident OF Laurel.

STec1al 20 me washington Herald
Laurel Nd. Aug Edward Jack
son Phelps. aged eighty-two years.
father Of ex-ATayor Edward Phelps. seven
times mayor or Laurel. died to-day al
the Iatter's residence
He had been in poor health for the past
three years, although not seriously iIl W.
I'll a few weeks ago. Mr.. Phelps was iu
business here for a number Of years. and
which IS now being conducted by his son
Edward Phelps. He IS survived by one
daughter. Mrs Shipley Brashears. Of
Washington. and one son. Edward Phelps,
Of Laurel. The funeral viii take place
Sunday afternoon from the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal Church Interment
viii be in Ivy Hi Cemetery. al this
place
Mr.. Phelps was widely known. having
lived here all bis life, and was the oIdes,
citizen Of the town
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
PINKOLA WINS PRIZE
Captures Midsummer Stakes
at Empire City.
FOUR RACES WON BY a HEAD
HarriEan Takes the TvvO-year-oId
Hsndicnp-He Knows at 10 10,
Wins Thfrd-GrfmaIdf Wins Last
Race of the Day-JOckey J. Butler
Pilots Three winners Home.

New York. Aug. I.-Four races were
won by a head at Empire City track to-
dav- and Pinkola. a winner OF the Ken
tucky Derby. was successful IN the MID
summer Stakes Pinkoia was quoted at
> 10 2. After SpOonsr had set the pace
for more than half mile. Pinkola went
to the front and won easily by three
lengths IN Isl as. a new track record
Frizette ran into the place four lengths
before Bad News.
Harrigan won the handicap FOR two
year-olds by a head. and Billy Bodemer
won the first race.
Campaigner won in easy style, while
He Knows staggered home the winner
Of the third event GrimaIdi made a
runaway Of the last race -Four favor
ties lost. and the riding honors were car
ried away by Butler and Upton
The SUMMARIZE
FIRST RACE-Ff7e and oue-hsif f7rIongs Billy
Bod-mer. I-s u. Lee. q, L. wuus Prudent. 10
ltTIbertI Q 90 J. second. ST. WITHHOLD l02 Hoffman.
10 20 J. third Tine -s- .-l Garland Sa-rtrz-.
Ne5Itn. Ws=-l1-s s. IaHH. Lady sa1fr. Donatri1S.
NeTlse. Aunt as-e. IHd11ai-lhls, and ALASKAN ais7
SECOND RACE-Ons and oue-siz-eeutb miles
Csmrais-er g. I B-tie-.- . to j. w7-- Gecrse C.
Hau 10 Brussels. g 90 !. ----rds Coat uf Arms.
I3 iN1-ter.. even. third Tine. l-i-- Nlrat-e.
CyutaL Alau1a LADY Kzrrua. SIP TJddias-0a. uEs-
. mite. and Els-7r llz1
THIRD RACE--iN -u-iouE~ He Knows los
IJ pt111. L. 10. Won. B.C-.a. la3 u EErc-.. ~
J. second. tl1ill-rHf. d. .Aatts-.. even Third
Time. I-.s T.ue swift. Robin Hood. Tea Leaf. ard
Eiehmaui Duke ala. rau-
FOURTH EAgE-Uus mile ard a flri1-g Pink
ola. n u. Er-.sr.. % w7-. fr--s--a. s. Up
--rs % 3 sasr-E- Bad Views l15 N1trsri G 20 s.
thi-d Time IS +5 Sgrru- and ola Hu1estE
also rau.
T~FTa EATE--ix f-r-nrgs Ha-lza1- --s ~
IesI % ; won. Re-aI Captive ID tN1--e-I. 20
q -=-rF. Fa7aiau EIa-e rs .~-..l'. = o. T. third
Tine IG-H5 Gliding Hfle. 'EegE. Wsgor1'7.
E7=- Fa-.ar MAJ River ard T-~ls Tauus also rll-
SIXTH EACE-0re mile tf-1Llll-. L1 IL1-ru.
5 q Q u.r-. ~-1--ire -T ,Dusz1. = 90 s. se-115.
Golden ~l.-- In .E=-H=.. - ;. ---rL l---.
L-4I5 Olly ra-oe rE--g-S
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
Frnnk Butterworth Iniured.

Newport. r L Aug IF : Butter
worth. formerly Yale's football captain,
and captain Of the New Haven team.
was crowded in a mix-Up during the
eighth period Of polo game here and fen
from his horse upon his head He re-
vived on the field, finished the period
and then dropped out Butterworth is
believed 10 have suffered q dislocated
shoulder
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
YOUNG GIRL SHOOTS HERSELF.
Family Trouble said to BE Cause of
Miss Iuck'S Deed.

SPECIAL 70 Tie Was5iugr0u HCrald
Norfolk Va. Aug I--As the result Of
a pistol wound through the right lung. In
ficted with suicidal intent. Winifred Luck
sixteen-year-o,d daughter Of J. z Luck.
a travelling salesman. living al 5l6 Bran
bleton avenue. this city. may die.
Tire young gil was disroaiug for the
night when she shot herself Il IS
said that tamiis trouble was the cause OF
the decd
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
DEMOCRATS LIKE LEWIS.
Penrre's Opponent for Congress Is
Popular in Montgomery County

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Rockville, Nd Aug. 21.-David J Lew
IS. the Democratic nominee for Congress
IN this district 20 oppose Col George A
PeaTre. IS said 10 be entirely acceptable
10 the Democrats of this county. They
think the nomination a strong one, and
that If their candidate does not beat
Pearrs he viii give him the fight Of his
life.
Lewis was once a law partner OF Pearre-
He was formerly a practical miner, and
is very strong with the worSingneu,
which enabled him 10 carry Allegany
County for the State senate a few years
ago. overcoming a normal Republican
majority Of about I 200. Lewis viii run
well in this county. where Pearre is very
much weaker than formerly.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DEAD
Prominent and Aged Legislator EI-
pires at Broad Run, Va

sIeria- 20 TIE Washingran Herald
Warreutc1. Va, Aug 21--HOn- ". H
Lewis. a prominent citizen OF this county,
and twice a member OF the legislature,
died at his home this morning near Broad
Run. aged seventy years. Mr.. Lewis had
been IN III health for the past two years,
and was stricken with paralysis two
weeks. ago. from which he never recov-
cred Mr. Lewis was a member OF the
Black Horse Cavalry. and served through
out the civil war He leaves a wife. one
daughter, and three sons. H n. Lewis. Of
Charlottesville. Richmond Lewis. and a
Lewis.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
DIVORCE FOR FRITZ SCHEFF.
Final Decree for Actress Is signed
by Justice RIschOH.

New York, Aug 21.-Justice BischoT. in
the Supreme Court, signed to-day the
final decree granting TO Frederica Anna
Won Bardleben, better known as FRITZ
Schef. the actress. a divorce from Fred
erick Wilhelm Gustav Carl Won Bardle-
ben. who is known as a count In Ger
many. The suit was tried scme months
ago before 8 referee, and in May the in
rterlocutoTy decree Hasssntered.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
GIRL KILLED BY FATHERS GUN
Sister Pulls IL from Under Bed with
Fatal Result

Special 70 Tie Washington Herald.
Hagerstowu. Aus. zI.--3liss Mary B-i1~
ham. eighteen years old, daughter OF Rob
ert Brinham. Of Maplevi'le- this county.
was shot and almost instantly killed by
the accidental discharge Of a shotgun cr
her home this morning The load entered
her breast. tearing a great hole IN her
body
Mr.. Brinham had used the gun last
night to shoot at some person he dis
covered proving about his premises. He
reloaded the weapon. and when he re-
tired placed It under the bed. cooked
This morning his two daughters were
cleaning the room. when the younger ona
attempted to pull the gun from undss
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The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
a. d Nnnderh.It Girc. ssno-

New York. Aug IA G Vanderbilt
gave $50 yesterday 10 the fund for the
reception 70 the Olympic athletes. Ar
rangements for the reception are practi-
cally compIets.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-22
NBWSOFALEXANDRIA
Important Real Estate Deal
Is Announced.
NEGRO sTIRS Up SENSATION

Reports n Robbery of Woman, Then
ApPeases small Boys Who Pursue
Committee Weets Southern Off
ciaIs 10 Adjust Passenger Rates.