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The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
SHOT MOTHER FOR BURGLAR
Otis Wood Denies He Killed Her
Deliberately After Quarrel.
Says lie Ran Away, Fearing Accusa-
tiOns Of NeighbOrs-Auth0riti
DIsbelieve His story.

Pittston. Pa, April u.-Claiming he be-
lieved she was a burglar. and that he
shot her dead before he discovered who
she was. Otis Wood. Of Bald Mountain.
near here. who shot and killed his mcth-
ct. persists in declaring he did not know
it was she when he fred.
The. authorities believe. however, they
can prove that ne deliberately shot her
after a quarrel
Wood said he was awakened by some
one coming into his room. Thinking It
was a burglar. he seized his shotgun,
which stood at the head of his bed, and
fred, he declares.
When he discovered it was his mother.
he says. he carried her body to her bed
Then. fearing the neighbors might think
he had killed her Intentionally, he tried
to escape.
He had got some distance from the
house when Constable Blackwell, who
had been aroused by neighbors who heard
the shct, captured him. When taken back
to the house and 70 the bedside OF his
mother he fell unconscious.
He was lodged in jail and will be given
q hearing on Monday.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
GALE HITS GOTHAM
Terrific Windstorm Sweeps
New York and Vicinity.
ONE KILLED; THREE DROWNED
Iron Door, Blown from Hinges, Ends
Life Of Expressman-Anoth Man
Blown from Roof VIII Dfe-scores
OF Women Are Knocked Down and
Injured-Damage Very Heavy.

New York, April u.-One man killed.
another fatally hurt, scores ez women
more CT less seriously injured. and thou
sands Of dollars of damage caused bv the
unroofing Of buildings and blowiag down
Of trees. signs. and weak walls. is a par
tial record OF a terrific windstorm which
swept New York al sixty-miles-an-hour
clip tlis evening.
The miniature hurricane struck the CITY
without warning. and continued several
hours.
It's first victim was John GBrfen. an
expressnsn, living IN Jersey City. An
iron door, blown from its hinges as he
was passing Reade street and Manhattan
alley, struck him, breaking his skull.
blown from Roof.
George Allen, printer. was blown
from the top Of a three-story house IN
Lenox avenue. and taken to a hospital
dying.
Scores Of women we're blown off their
feet or tossed into cutters, sustaining in
juries.
In Lower Broadway 00~poun6 copper
cupola was blown from St. Paul's Chapel
into the street, narrowly missing a dozen
persons.
From all parts OF the city came reports
OF buildings belag wholly or partially un-
rooted, new houses being damaged. and
weak walls collapsing under the attack of
the gale
The storm also swept the country
northeast Of the city. At Pelham. on
Long Island Sound. three fishermen in a
boat were caught by the gale and their
boat upset. All were drowned. AS vet
Sheir identity has not been discovered.
PatrOlman Is Killed.
Thomas Talbot. a Holmes patrolman.
was instantly killed tonight while on
duty in BeeNman street. IN one OF the
most unusual accidents OF recent moAths.
The windstorm was Indirectly responsible
for his death.
Talbot was standing in front of 2 Beck
man street, when an awning which had
been loosened by the storm fell. The
heavy iron rod struck him in the head
and knocked him over the guard rail
surrounding a street-elevator shaft. lie
fell two stories into the cellar. and was
instantly killed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
NEW AEROPLANE RECORD.
Leon de Ia Grange Works Machine In
I'll Worn Ont.

Leon de In Grange Works Machine Tn
til Worn out.
Paris. April 1l.-Leon de In Grange cap.
tured the aeroplane record this evenine
on the Issy drill grounds in the presence
Of representatives of the aero clubs.
The course was a triangular one. with
the sides of $50. go. and 200 meters. Be
ginning at a height of two meters he
touched ground in the first round, and
then slightly again in the second.
He thea increased the height of the
aeroplane to four meters and made -four
complete rounds. He began the fifth
round. but suddenly cut Off the power
saying:
4 can do no more. 1 am exhausted
The maneuvering on the eoulIibrator and
helm have been so fatiguf,g that my arms
nave given out. was in the air for 5s5
seconds. the last 500 seconds without being
within touching distance for at least two
ana one-haf miles
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
PORTLAND UP IN ARMS.
WIN Decline Admiral PIIsbury,s Oner
of Torpedo Boats Visit.

of Torpedo Boats Visit.
Portland. Oreg.. April u.-Rear Admiral
Pillsburys belated offer to send part of
the torpedo-boat hotnla to Portland. win
be declined with curt note OF thanks. II
President Hodson. OF the Portland Com
mercial Club. snd President whitemore
of the Rose Carnival Association. have
their way.
The question win be decided Monday.
Angry and hurt by the manner n
which the claims Of Portland. second
largest port on the Pacific. were ignored
by the chief OF the Bureau OF Navigation
when he outlined the itinerary OF the feet
on its North Pacific jaunt Portland is
in no mood TO accept the sop offered
by the late offer Of a detachment Of tor
pedo boats.
Senator Bourne was telegraphed to. and
Pilsbury was interviewed As a result.
an answer was received that section
bf the torpedo hotilIa would visit Port
land.
The offer is not only an insult" said
President whltemors. Of the Carnival
Association, but we must turn the oner
down.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
LIBERTY LOVERS OBJECT.
Protest Made by 10000 sIarchers
a~a4,.s Ansg-saEoou T.x

Protest Made by 10000 SIarchers
Against Anti-saIOOn Laws.
Cincinnati. April lit is estimated that
q, coo marched in the parade here to-
night under the auspices Of the Personal
Liberty LeagueA All the German societies,
the civic labor unions, and other indus
trial bodies took part.
A mass meeting was held at Music Hail,
with overflow meetings in an adjoining
park. Judge Rufus 3. Smith, ex-supt.
of Schools J. B. Peaslee. and Gen. Michael
Ryan, president of the National Associa-
ton OF Meat Packers. were the principal
speakers.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

London. April u.-Delayed messages
just coming through from Lisbon show
that recent elections in Portugal. IN
which the government won a distinct vic
tory, were far from being as peaceabie as
indicated in the censored dispatches sent
out
In reality, the elections were conducted
under tho strictest governmental surveil-
lance. with troops on guard to prevent
outbreaks. and details Of soldiers with
quick firing guns, stationed in the streets
10 overawe voters. Whole districts OF the
city. where outbreaks We're deemed most
likely to occur, were shut of from the
public. and no ona was permitted to
enter or leave these districts without
special passes.
Even despite these precautions, the
elections did not pass without serious dis
orders and bloodshed.
Twelve Persons Killed.
At least twelve persons were killed IN
the fighting and ninety were reported in
jured. several fatally. More than eco ar
rests were made.
The real facts are just becoming pub
lie becauEs no. messages truthfully de-
scribing the elections were permitted to
90 out and It was necessary TO resort TO
messenger and the mails TO get the
stories cut Of Portugal
At every voting place. frequent disor-
ders occurred, notwithstanding the efforts
made 20 prevent outbreaks. These were
put down with ruthless violence by the
soldiers
V0lleys were fired into the masses OF
voters and spectators at The slightest
provocation.
Great Display of Force.
It was in such encounters between the
people and the troops/that most Of the
casualties occurred The great display
OF force prevented anything like a general
outbreak
Throughout the voting. the royal palace
was guarded by soldiers and the police
TO prevent any attack. A triple line Of
troops was stationed about the palace
and no one was allowed TO approach.
All the Lisbon papers are still CRYING
out against the violence of the soldiers
and the government domination OF the
With unanimous accord, they
declare that bloodshed must be eliminated
before any other elections are held
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
NAY EXCEED lands FINE
Tennessee Gusts Standard and Will
Fight in Courts.
If Trust Is Found Guilty on All the
Counts, Penalty VIII
Be S3O,OOO,OOO.

Nashville, Tenn. April I-With the de-
cision of the Supreme Court to-day GUST
ing the STANDARD OIL Company from the
State Of Tennessee. fine may be i'm
posed on the company which will surpass
the $29, COO fine imposed IN Illinois.
The Standard was found guilty On 1.52i
counts IN violation Of the antitrust act
of 1908. If fine is made on each count,
the Illinois fine will be exceeded by 81
ooo.Ooo.
Not only is the Standard subject to a
heavy fine, but the loss in revenue by be
ing prevented from. doing business in the
State will amount to more than 5000. coo
annually.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
DIR. MUNYoN TAKES BRIDE.

Stage Beauty BECOMES Wife of
WideIy-knOwn Doctor.
New York, April 1l.-Mrs. Pauline Metz
gar who. as Pauline NeH. vas a dainty
beauty in The Social whirl. is the
bride Of James p. Munyon. the multi
millionaire medicine man, Of Altoona. Pa.
ard they are now at the Waldorf Astoria
Psof Munyon arrived Thursday after
noon from Philadelphia. and they were
to have been married at the Hotel
Knickerboeker that night. but he did
not discover until after the county clerks
Office had closed that a license was
necessary. They then went TO Jersey
City, where the ceremony was performed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
GIVEN THIRTY YEARS.
Wealthy Bunaberman Guilty o.
Murdering "a sf<sI.

Boone. n. C, April 1I.-After put
ting up the most sensational fight
against conviction witnessed in North
Carolina court in years, in which he
expended thousands Of dollars and re-
sorted to every artifce Of the law that
the most expert attorneys of the State
could devise, Luke Banner. a wealthy
lumberman. was found guilty to-day OF
murder In the second degree for the
killing of A J. Cline. a rival lumber
man.
He was sentenced to thirty years in
the penitentiary.
The murder occurred in the western
part Of the State several months ago.
The trial lasted several Days. and
aroused the greatest interest through
out the entire State
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
HURT BY DYNAMITE CAP.

Five Boys Injured by Explosion IN
New YorI.
New York. April 11.-whiie playing With
a dynamite cap on Tooth street tonight,
i've youths were severely lacerated.
owing 10 the explosion Of the missile.
The injured: jeremiah Sullivan eleven
Iacerated eyes, Joseph stern. nine,
Iacerated right leg and eye; Moses Reiner,
fifteen. lacersted right leg and face VIII
lam slgman, thirteen. 1aeerated face, and
John Calkind. twelve, laeerated left eye
All OF the wounded. with the exception
Of Sullivan, were treated and seat TO
their homes. The latter is in Mount
Sinai Hospital In a serious condition.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
ONE KILLED; TWO SHOT.
Fort Worth Chief OF Police One of
Victims in Street Fight.

Fort Worth, Tex, April n.-Ed. Lar
mon, better known as Slim was shot
and killed. and Chief Of Police Mont
gemery and r. D. Howell. q welI-known
police officer, we're badly. perhaps fatal
II. wounded in a pistol fight this evening.
man by the name of Mike knight
did the shooting and is under arrest.
Larmon two weeks ago married Miss
Moliie Bowen. a stenographer for knight.
and a family quarrel IS said to have
caused the trouble. A man whose name
is not known. but who is said TO have
been an employe OF the North Fort Worth
Creamery Company. IS also reported
shot
Montgomery and Howell were both
shot in the abdomen. They received their
wounds trying 70 arrest knight
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Protest Against AIdrleh Bill.

Chicago. April ii.--An additional pro-
test Against the AIdrieh bin was made
public te-day By the executive officers
of the Chicago Association of Com
merce. In the objection TO the bill st is
declared thatsthe increase required In
the reserve banks outside of reserve
cities is too radical and that too much
money win be cut of from use by the
commercial interests.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
SEES END OF WORLD.
baltimore Man Gives Up life Insur-
nnee Policies.

Baltimore, April 1l.-charles II. An
derson, q prominent commission m .rchant
of this city, seriously believing that the
millennium win be reached in October. 1914
or the year following. has Cancelled two
life insurance policies issued by New
York companies. that would mature about
that time.
Mr.. Anderson says that the existing
order OF earthly things viii change and
two-thlrds or the people Of the earth, the
wicked two-thirds, win go down to eternal
death. while the other third. people vino
have believed in God, win remain in
eternal peace on earth.
He supports his belief with a line OF
Scriptural argument. He cites the re-
cent financial panic. outbreaks of anarchy,
and other disturbing features, and signs
as bearing out his claim.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
SENATOR PENROSE
And "WETS" WIN
Primary Fight in PennSyl-
vania Hottest in Years.
KNOX GETS DELEGATES
Guifey Claims Uninstructed Del
egati0n to Denver.
KNOX GETS DELEGATES

Chief Contest Is over Penrose, who
Defeated State senator Flynn All
Along the Line-yote on Local OPP
tiOn Divided I'm Philadelphia, bat
in Counties "Antisv Are Victor.
AehesOn Defeated by Bali Player.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
netectlve shot in Firht.

Mexico City, Mex, April 1l.-It is re-
ported here that antonio viuaeieio.
chief OF detectives Of this city. has
been seriously wounded in chihuahua.
where he was called TO run down the
men who recently robbed the Banco
AIinero Of nearly $500. 600.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
BOMB EXPLOSION IN PARIS.
Anarchists Believed to BE Guilty OF
Attempted Murder.

Paris, April u.-There was a small
bomb explosion this afternoon outside
the Office of the commissary Of police at
ToureeiHg, IN the department of Nord
One person was injured and many win
dows were smashed. It was believed that
the explosion was the work of anarchists
in revenge for the recent arrest OF one Of
their friends
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Depends on HIS
MRS. DUKE IN JAIL.
BertiiiOn Photograph and Measurem~ut
Taken by Chicago Police.


Chicago. april H.-Aliee webb Dyks
former wife Of the millionaire tobacco
magnate. held to the grand jury to-day
by Municipal Judge Beitler. was taken
10 the rogues' gallery and measured IN
according to The Berulon system Of isen-
tifying criminals
Her Photograph was taken and inprinis
Of her thumbs were made. Then she vas
taken TO the county jail to await trial for
passing worthless checks.
During the rogues gallery ordeal Mrs.
Duke tainted. She appeared 10 be over
come by the thought that she was being
'mugged' like a common thief.
She was registered as Alice L. Webb
alias Alice Duke
Mrs. Duke Is charged with passing q
worthless cneck for so at the Great
Northern Hotel.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
WILL ENDOW ST. THOMAS.
Rockefeller Promises ss0,Se0 10 St.
Paui College.

ST Paul. April 11-John D. Rockefeller
win endow 81. Thomas College. St Paul,
with $4,000 for a new dormitorv.
Preliminary plans for the building al
ready have been started. It is expected
that the building viii be commenced this
summer. Lack Of funds has hanpered
the work OF the founder OF the institu-
ton. Archbishop ireland. but the dona-
ton of Mr. Rockefeller. announced To-
day, will serve thu needs Of the college
for a number Of years to come.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

Thomas Mccreary, the New York horse
man shot by Representative Helm a
in a dying condition. at George Washing
ton Hospital, from loelziaw. Practically
all hope Of his recovery had been ahan-
doned al an early hour this morning.
Until yesterday morning It was thought
Mecreary had fighting chance. Then
came convuIsions, which continued during
the afternoon and night. Antitoxin was
administered, but with no beneficial ef.
feet.
Weakened by the continued convulsions
AeCreary's strength rapidly waned. That
he is alive. the hospital physicians say.
IS due to his strong win and splendid
constitution.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
HUGHESIS INDORSED
WITH FAINT PRAISE
Republican Convention Cold
Toward the Governor.
CHEERS FOR ROOSEVELT
President Holds Party Affairs
in His Own Hands.
CHEERS FOR ROOSEVELT

state Delegation TO Chicago said to
BE About Equally Divided Be-
tween Governor and Secretary
Taft-Four Observation-Disclosures VIII
Vote for Hughes-CsBefIiatio and
Rows Mark Day at Carnegie Hall.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
McKENNA IN CABINET.
Believed slated as First Lord of Ad-
niraIty to succeed -Txxeedmouth.

London. April 1f.-Twenty-four hours
hence the country viii know the result
of Mr. Asquiths eabinet-making.
It is stated one surprise viii be the
appointment OF Reginald McKenna,
president of the board OF education, to
succeed Lord Tweedmouth as first lord
of the admiralty.
The most interesting bye-election viii
be in Northwest Manchester. where. in
addition 10 Unionist and Socialist op-
ponents. Winston Churchill viii have
TO fight A. G Hales. well-known
war correspondent, who has come for
ward as an independent candidate.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
REPRESENT NEW YORK.


NLllE-71 aI % = -LaaItNEs-
STEWART 4 WOODFORD.
Seth Low. Of New York City.
Frederick r. Hazard, 0nondaga County.
Edward H. Butler, Eie County.
ALTERNATES-AT AT-I.ARGE
John Raines. Ontario County.
Thaazs 2. Peters, Kings County.
Norman J. Gould, Seneca County.
Charles ". Anderson. Erie County.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
FALLS EIGHTY FEET; LIVES.
Workman in Mine Drops Down q
shaft-FaiIs fn Water.
SPECIAL to Tbs Washington Herald

oIeclaI 70 ms Wa8hington Herald.
Hasertown. Nd. April f1.-Edward
Richardson. a workmna employed in the
Elgin Copper Mines, in the mountains
near smithburg. this county, lost his
balance while operating a hand-wind-
lass. and plunged down a shaft eighty
feet deep.
He bounded from one side 70 the
other several times in the descent, and
caught hold Of ropes. but was unable
To hold fast He landed In six feet Of
water. and escaped serious injuries
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Fair to-day; tomorrow fair and
warmer; diminishing northwest
erly winds, becoming variable
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
To-morroyv at sIoaa,s

elite from all parts Of the world viii he
sold at auction by catalogue at Sloanss.
iiel g St. t0-morT0w at II a. m. ana 3
p. N. This sale presents a rare opportn-
nifty 10 secure unique pieces. and should
be attended by those searching for things
unusual
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
A Remarkable Case

McCreaFy's case is considered one OF the
most remarkable observed here. II fs
usual for a sufferer from Iockjaw to die
in four days after being seized with the
disease.
No mere antitoxln viii be administered
the sick man. The outcome Of the easa
now depends on McCreary's strength. II
It can be husbanded for twenty-four
hours. he may recover.
No efforts on the part Of the hospltal
physicians can unlock McCreary's jaws.
They are as tightly closed as when he
was first seized with tetanus.
McCreary has been able 70 take uftla
nourishment in the last twenty-four
I hours This has Iessened his chances OF
recovering. What little nourishment hs
has taken has been liquid. which he
draws through small openings between
his teeth. At one time # was thought ad-
Yisable to break some of McCrearvss
teeth. that he might eat This, however
was not done.
Depends on His Strength.
Tt al depends on 4lcCreary himself
now.' said Dr. Taylor last night we
have done everything known 10 medical
science, and his strength viii decide the
case. His commissions to-day left him
in a weakened condition and I an doubt
ful SIS to the outcome. Still. I viii not
call It hopeless. he is very low. but
while there's life there's hope"
Mrs. Mccreary was at the bozpitaI
ready TO go 10 the bedside II needed
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

FACES, TELEGRAPHIC.
Mother Shot for a Burglar
New York Republicans in Convention
1-Penrose and *Wets" Win Victory.
1-TerriHe Gale Sweeps New Yorks
1-Williams Raps Executive Usurpation
5-Suizer Blames G. o. p. for Stringency
5-Cook County. Illinois, fer Bryan.
5-Delaware Instruets for Judge Gray.
n-Crothers Names Maryland Judges.
LOCAL.
1-McCreary Believed to Be Dying.
2-Nixon Brewer Dies of Injuries.
2-FIat Is Revisited by Robbers.
2Franees z. Willard Honored.
2-Smallpox Negro Scares the Police.
4-D. A. r. Plan for Their Congress.
News Of Day in Congress.
4-Secretary Taft Claims Grow.
Addresses the Negroes
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
southern Railway schedule Changes.

Effective April u following schedule
changes out pf Washington VIII be made
No. f9. local for ali points TO harrison
burg. leave Washington 80 a. M; Nos
and TO- local between Washington and
DanVlIie. discontinued No s.. for A.
ianta and New ORLEANS, leave SIS a. M. .
make no stops Washington 10 Manassas
make all local stops Manassas to Char
lottesville and between Charlottesville
and Danville 20 pu4 of passengers. New
York acon-C Columbus sleeper On this
train discontinued Nos. g and g. be-
tween Washington and Augusta, discon-
tinued: new Washington-Charl9 draw
ing-room sleeper line leave Washington
on No 81, II p. ri. daily. Other minor
changes shown in folder.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Grand Opera at Lyric Theater,
R~F44r,a~a

Opposite Baltimore and Ohio Mt. Roval
station. Trains leave Washington every
hour on the hour for Baltimore up TO
p. N. g round trip Returning. leave
Mt. Royal Station 1855 and l:2S p. m.
after the opera.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

18th and @ gts.. Washington, Waldorf
Astoria and 1853 Broadway =, 7. Flow
ering plants and cut flowers in greet pro-
fusion.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
baltimore and Return, sI.z5.
baltimore x Ohio r.. n.

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways both days. except ROYAL Lin
tied. City Offices. 1917 G st. ana sI9 Pa
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
Are You Laying Aside

A portion Of your ineorle2 Become fden-
tined with banking dept Of Union Trust
Ce., 18th and II sts. Interest paid on All
accounts. Deposits subject to check.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
KILLED THE POLLS
Twelve Persons Slain by
Portuguese Troops.
ALL THE NEWS Is CENSORED

Delayed Reports, Sent Through
COuriers, Tell of Disorders in Lis
bOn-GOyernment Lays Firm Hand
On Voters and Throws Gordon OF
Soldiers About the Royal Palace.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

weet Yiolets, 25e Bunch.
hisamer. the Florist. sis F 81
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

some i.ssusher firms say times viii x.o,
Se better and are holding up prices.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

Frank Libbey 4 90. say IL Is getting
worse and are cutting prices
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
LIFE OF MCCREARY
IS NEAR THE End
Practically All Hope of His
Recovery Abandoned.
JAWS WILL NOT UNLOCK
Physicians Say Only Patients
Strength Can Save Him.

Antitoxin Discontinued Recnusn xa
beneficial Results Are Noticed.
Viesina Of Representatives Bullet
Seized with Commissions, which,
Owing 10 Weakened Condition.
win Probably Cause Death.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12

siding, $3.50 per Zee feet. big eus.
Frsnk Llhhey & Co. ssh 81. and \, !. ave,