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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-15

Tho President. h Ii said will con
tlnue % urge al increase OF the bat.
tleshlp output; an enlargement of the
military force, ana % all those poll.
ciea and enterprises now 20 well
known Under the Roopcyeltian classic
cation II IL not expected that a
complainant Congress win grant All
no wants. but whether II may be
President Taft Or President Bryan ag
Ter March ish, 1909. the Roosevelt
infuence will actively i've In leglsla.
ficn and administration long after he
"a 10 The wiIda OF Africa az Ia hls
grave. -----
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-15

The Atlanta Journal contains the
sad intelligence Of the death o. tae
ahovepamed young lady. which occur,
red ~ her home, 9ta North boulevard.
Atlanta Ca, last Friday. tAe inter.
mans being ~ Oakland cemetery SAT-.
aFday afternoon Miss Mitchell was
relative 81 Mira }. 3. Roalsora and
was a. one time the guest u Mas
Jessie Bodisura IN this city. where
she formed large Acquaintance
among she Young people and became
vary popnlnF she was a young lnay
% most arabic disposition and the
hoss % friends ahe made here viii
learn % her death WIEN deep rexrct
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-15

Apropca o. the return Of the most
conspicuous man % she times u ,hr
city, che Interest Ia the personallsy
~ Presldens Roosevelt Is undated
ard survives even h the midst 81 A
presidential campaign. Ii IL nov
hnown chat the report az the attempt.
"a assassination near his home az
3aKAnpre hill was without fcunaa
tion isla cousins 90 a nearby farm
were iirlne a. q ,argut while he va
ridlng 10 the vicinity, and tramp
who was sFylnx 20 peuuon him VAS
ARRESTED enc same aay The arrest og
insane or cranky srampm tylng %
approach the moat ccnspieaeaa Reraon
IN ne lana. whether she and IA
America. Europe. AZ Asla. IA a. iuci.
dent oi almost daily occurrence.
II n wen understood lhat sAe prest
aens ~lll eOFtlnuo hls ssgenuoaa liie
a. she wilds " Africa after hia wes
ent Presidential terin, and ihe ens.
erast wiah hls duties there ana here
witi ~ AZ sharp a. can ~ Imagined
yet thefe yin ~ ilstle that 4 a..
familiar . h'm Ne has hantsa w.
same N olhes nlAs ana wheahsr Is
lhe Rocky alrantains. ~ che pralrsas
oF haa hands - ghS West ~ the
isnelts ~ M daFh sentiment 0r AaI
sAs orator naA. ~whssApr IA caarts
ar camps Ne seesns Ryeof aralnFi
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-15
WASHINGTON WILL
SOON Be GAY AGAIN
Summer Vacation Is Over For Officials
And Fashionable Set.
wAITE AovsE aEAOy 70 aEcEvE

presiaeHt Rcoseveit and FamIly--En.
Iargement Of the Navy viii sc
urSsd-papam Canal win BE Com
plsted IN Four Years.
Washington, D. G.. Sept. A..
Mountains Of trunks at the railroad
station and on express delivery wa.
CONS, and familiar faces on the streets,
expensive touring cars and carriages
on the fashionable avenues and circles
and IN the parks, are convincing that
the summer vacation is over and that
the fashionable, political and dIplo.
matte thro6gs are rapidly RETURNING 10
Washington. The President IL ex.
pected this week and the White House
has been prepared FOR his reception
His horses, which have been IN pas.
tire IN Maryland. about ten miles
from the city. are ready for service
and are no doubt improved BY their
summer outing
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-15

Constipation causes headache
nausea alHrinesa lanmor, heart pal
pl'asion, Drastic pAypiss srips sick
Ca weaken the bowels ara daaT cure
Deans RggRlets aei xsssly ana cure
ennstiPatipa. Is cents, Aak yous
arugnist
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-09-15

Recent adyIces at tho War Depart.
rlcns seem 10 prosage that the pana.
rna canal win be dedicated Nv 4
President whose Christian name Is
William. Most encouraging progress
a making IN this great work. and IL
abe increase Ia progress Il kent up Il
"a probable that i win BE- finished 10
four years II a limited that night
shltta may De uned ON the canal or
on certain parts u Il, thus greatly
haslening she work Now that this
establishment Of homes and hospltAla
~ 40 complete and the whole working
AREA " or may ~ made al Hight BY
electricity "a need b., there would
seem % be good practiee n working
during the cooler tropical nlghts.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
FOURTEEN WOMEN INJURED
Delegates to General Federation of
Women's Clubs in Accident.
Wheel OF TRlIy-hO CoIIapses and
TO Pavement at Newport.

Newport, r. l.. June 26.-Mrs. wynne. OF
Maiden. Mass. wife Of a Boston lawyer,
and one OF the 1000 delegates to the Cen
eral Federation Of women's Clubs. who
had their play day" in Newport to-day.
is at the Newport Hospital with a frac-
tured skull and other injuries. and II is
thought that she is fatally injured.
Thirteen other delegates with Mrs.
Wynne were on their way to Easton's
Beach early this afternoon on talIy-ho.
when one Of the front wheels Of the ve-
hicle collapsed, throwing all hands to the
street
All were more or less injured. but eight
were able 10 care for themselves and
continued on TO the beach.
The other six were taken in an autono-
bile 10 the Newport Hospital FOR treat
ment or these. three were able 10 leave
later In the afternoon for Boston
There was also one natural death among
the visitors here to-day She was Mrs
Sarah shute, OF Coon Rapids, Iowa. She
was sailing on the steamer Mount Hope
with a large crowd Of delegates when she
was taken sick.
As soon as the steamer landed IN New
port again she was taken 20 the hos
pital. where she died. Her death was due
to heart disease.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
BRIDE SUES A PRIEST
Demands $4,000 for Denun-
citation of Her Marriage.
WAS Welded BY A MINISTER
Mrs. GiufFrn n Methodist, While Her
Husband Is CathOlic-Father
Fitzgerald Denounced Union from
Pulpit, and Suit for Damages Fol-
Iows-supreme Court TO Hear Case.

Newark. n. J., June 26.-whethsr a
priest. in expounding the laws Of his
church. can denounce. from his pulpit. a
couple as living In a state OF sin because
their marriage was not solemnized by a
priest, and declare that in the eyes of the
church no marriage had taken place, is TO
be determined by jury in the New Jer-
sey Supreme Court.
Mrs. Bertha Wills Giuffra, OF Millville.
N. J., has begun suit to recover $4,000
damages for slander from Rev. William
Fitzgerald. pastor of st. Mary Magdalen's s
Roman Catholic Church. of that town.
because the priest, from his pulpit, pro-
claimed that there had been no marriage
in the ken of the church between the
plaintiff and Giuffra.
Denounced by Name I'm Church.
Sunday morning Mr.. Giunra attended
mass as usual. As soon as Father Fitz-
gerald saw him in the congregation he
called his name and practically excom-
municated him.
Gluffra Immediately arose and left the
church. He said nothing 70 his wife but
NAAANAo VIM AAtAA HNNA AANsNAAN NHAAAAAA1AANNA
on the action Of the priest. and the town
soon heard OF IT, Mrs. Giuffra called on
her husband for verifcatiOn of the re-
port and when she learned what had oc-
CURED began the suit for damages.
Married by Methodist Minister.
Mrs. Giuffra was Miss Bertha NJ. Wills
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Forester wills,
OF Millville. Giufrra is a young business
man and the son Of a wealthy candy
manufacturer. They met at Union Lake
Park four years ago and had been en-
gagged for three years before their mar
riage.
Giuffra tried 10 have the marriage cere-
mony performed by Father Fitzgerald
but this the priest could not do unless
Miss Wills. who was a Methodist. changed
her faith. Finally the two decided to
keep their respective faiths. and Rev
John h. Magee. OF the Second Methodist
Episcopal Church, performed the mar
riage ceremony.
Rules Of the church or no rules" said
Mrs. Giuffra the worst slander a man
could say OF a woman has been said Of
me by Father Fitzgerald. / want the
courts TO decide whether he can so de-
nounce a woman who does not belong 10
his creed"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
CALEB POWERS TO MARRY.
PardOned KentucltiPn Reported En-
gagged to Rich York, Pa., Girl.

BnRcd 10 Hich YORK Pa, Girl.
York. Pa, June 26.-Caleb Powers. the
young Kentuckian recently pardoned
after being in prison eight years follow
ing his third conviction Of conspiracy to
murder Gov. GoebeI. is visiting IN this
city as the guest Of Mrs. r. L. Bonham.
1t is rumored that Powers is engaged
to Miss Eleanor Bonham, who IS ex-
tremely wealthy.
When interviewed in regard 70 his
plans, Mr.. Powers said: Il have no
present intention of entering upon po-
litical lite My whole aim now is to re-
gain my health, which has been much
impaired by my long Imprisonment. l
have planned to enter sanatorium in
Battle Creek, Mich. and remain there
for rest and treatment until my physical
condition improves sufficiently TO war
rant me in renewing professional ac-
tivities. II by next September my health
is restored. 1 shall again take up the
practice OF law"
When questioned relative to the an
nouncement that he would be a Con-
gressional candidate In his district of
Kentucky, Mr.. Powers said:
THAT is erroneous. The state OF my
health would not permit me 10 undergo
the activities Of a political campaign"
Mr. Powers will remain in York sew
eral days, and before leaving Pennsyl-
vania will visit the battlefield Of Gettys-
burg
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
HARTMAN STABLES BURN.
Damage of $4,000 by Fire Mt Coun-
try Place at Tuxedo ParIx.


Tuxedo Park, y. j.. June 26.-E. Harri-
mans country place. Arden. was the
scene Of much excitement at O'Clock
this morning. when fire broke out IN his
private stable. Before the men on his
estate could be called together at that
hour OF the morning the fire had gained
such headway that the stable was burn
cd 20 the ground, together with the coach
mans cottage. fifty feet from the stable,
and the fire at that stage seriously
threatened the Hartman mansion. The
Tuxedo fire department. which was sum
moned, however. arrived IN time TO save
the mansion.
The stable. together with the garage
and the blacksmith shop and coachman's
cottage. were burned. The arrival OF the
Tuxedo engine alone saved the Hartman
mansion. The fire did nearly $4,000 dam
age. and its cause is not known.
Before the coachman could get the
horses out one Of Mr.. Harriman's
favorite horses. Maj. Gentry. had perish
ed. The fire also consumed several
wagons.
The Misses Hartman saddles. their
highly priced horse show blue ribbons.
and other stable paraphernalia were de-
stroyed. Mr. Hartman is building a new
mansion about four miles from the one
he now occupies and 1t will not be COM
pleted for over a year. 1t will cost S5-
100000.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
CERTAINLY A SOUND SLEEPER
New Yorker Fails TO Wake Up Even
When House Is Burning.

New York. June PA fire in a boarding
house AT 81 West 126th street early to-
day developed new record for sleep.
When the alarm rang at 126th street the
boarding house began to give an imitation
Of the Rossmore Hotel fire First came
screams, then firemen with ladders. and
finally down the ladders came the women
folk. some In pajamas. others in kimonos.
The sleep record was made by George
Pentigast, who lives on the third floor.
The noise OF the fire did not wake him
Two policemen wandering through the
house in search Of beauty in distress
shook him. That did not wake him. They
carried him downstairs. That did not
wake him. They laid him on the side
walk and one OF the other boarders drew
her hmono around her and said:
Amt he pretty when he sleeps?" Then
he woke up
The house IS owned by Mrs Mabel VIII
son, who leases II TO Harry Hinkle. The
damage TO the property was about 81, 500.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
WOMAN A STOWAWAY.
Love of Travel Leads Mrs. Elizabeth
LRycOclk Into Unique Position.

Love OF Travel Leads Mrs. Elizabeth
LRycOck Into Unique Position.
New York. June 26.-The Unsuitable love
OF travel, particularly in the first cabins
Of ocean liners. that, according to her
friends, possesses Mrs. Elizabeth Laycock.
who. when at home. lives with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Florence Block. the wife of a
well-tO-do merchant OF New York. at III
Central avenue. Arverne. Long Island.
led her on the last trip of the Cunard
liner Campania from this port into the
unique position OF a first cabin woman
stowaway.
The facts became known to-day when,
after long consultation with Washing
ton. the board Of inquiry Of Ellis Island
discharged Mrs. Laycock in her daugh-
ters custody. Mrs Laycock has been de-
tained on the island as a stowaway since
the Mauretania, on which she returned to
this country from her original jaunt.
docked here some days ago.
She went out as a stowaway on the
Campanla. The vessel was well out TO
sea on June 6 when the stewards discov-
cred her snugly ensconced IN a deck chair
on the lee promenade deck.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
WANT PAWN TICKETS BACK.
Glacia Gala Gets an Injunction
Against FitchburE Business Man.


Worcester, Mass. June 26.-By an in
junction issued in the Superior Court to-
day Edward Z. bennett, wealthy Fitch
burg real estate broker and widely known
business man, is restrained from selling
or disposing OF pawn ticket.
The jewels called for by the ticket are
a pearl necklace with a diamond clasp,
together with diamond and pearl brace
let declared to be the property OF Lillian
G. Roy, known as Glacia Gala. who was
prominent in the Roy murder case, which
were given as security for loans to her
amounting to $500.
The singer declares she pledged to a
loan company the necklace and clasp as
security for a loan of $2,00O. that she got
a ticket and the following day pledged
the other acticles for $500.
She alleges, bennett by misrepresenting
the situation, got the tickets from her
and promised to secure her a loan on
them. She further declares that Den
nett Cancelled the tickets and had the
company issue new ones which he has.
bennett Is treasurer of the Fitchburg
Granite Company.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
MEXICAN TROOPS
REPULSE RAIDERS
Fifteen Are Killed in Attack
OH Las Vacas.
CROSS OVER THE BORDER
Defeated RevOIutionists Said to
Have Fled to Texas-FedernI Re
endorsements Being Rushed to
City, 150 Miles North of viesca,
Now Held by the InsurrectiOnists.

Del Rio, Tex, June GA force OF sew
eral hundred Mexican revolutionists made
a raid on the town OF Las Vacas, situ-
ated on the bank Of the Rio Grande,
opposite Del Rio. this morning.
This attack was part OF tho precon-
certed revolutionary outbreak that was
planned 20 take place at a number OF
points along the border yesterday. The
small garrison Of federal troops at Las
Vacas were prepared for the raid, and
offered strong resistance. aided by citi-
zens OF the town.
Invaders Well Mounted.
The attacking party were we'll mount
ed and armed. Their principal point Of
attack was the custom-house. The firing
on both sides was brisk for moro than
an hour. and resulted IN the revolution
lists being repulsed.
They were pursued into tho outskirts
Of the town. where they broke into small
bands and fed into tho ohaDarral
1t is reported that many OF them have
sought refuge on this side OF the border.
The number OF casualties Is not yet
known. Fifteen Of the revolutlonists are
said 10 have been killed on the streets OF
Las Vacas. No loss Is reported on the
side Of the soldiers.
He-enfOrcements Rushed.
Mexican re-enforcements are being rush
cd TO the scene. 1t is fifty miles from Las
Vacas to the nearest Mexican railroad
point. Las vacas Is situated $50 miles
north Of Viesca, which was captured yes
terday by the revolutionists
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

New York. June 2s-The mystery of a
little key stands between Mrs. Augustus
Konrad and fortune estimated at 500 OOO
The key unlocks the receptacle that con-
tains the secret OF her husbands estate.
but there are thousands Of keys Of simi-
lar pattern, and no one knows the loca-
ton Of the box this one fits.
The Konrads live at 40 North Washing
ton street. Tarrytown. Augustus Konrad
was member Of a Long Island family.
He studied for the ministry. but became
a carpenter, then a foriculturist and an
authority on orchids. and finally a gas
manufacturer in Tarrytown, where he
made a fortune and retired eight years
ago.
Her Husband n Miser.
konrad was miser. During the last
few years Of his life he took care Of an
estate which Miss Helen NJ. Gould owns
at Roxbury and attended to his invest
ments. Before he retired he conceived
the idea that II he spent his money on
his family he would die penniless and
neglected. and told them 10 shift for
themselves. Mrs. Konrad for ten years
has supported herself and family by SELL
ing women's clothing, in later years aided
by her son David. who has a position in
Yonkers.
Suddenly Loses His Mind.
Last July Konrad was stricken wbus
returning home from White Plains, where
he had been on jury service. The doctors
said he had a tumor on the brain. due
indirectly TO a blow received In a snow
ball fight when ne was a boy. He was
taken to the Poughkeepsie Insane Asylum
in October. his reason gone. unable TO
reveal his secret.
He tried several times 10 tell the at
tendants something. supposed to be the
hiding place Of his hoard. and wrote mis-
daughter letter. but It was unintelligible.
and she could make nothing OF H.
JeaIOusIy Guarded His Keys.
Up TO the time Of his death. th=ss weeks
after entering the asylum. Konrad jeaI-
ously guarded three keys and kept them
constantly on his person. One was to
his home. the other TO his trunk. and the
third, No. l02 70 a safe deposit vault In
the vault Is locked the secret OF his
fortune. but his widow has been unable
TO find II.
The manufacturers are unable 10 help
her, as the Keys are 70 many boxes in
many parts OF the country, some to vaults
OF safe deposit companies and many 10
private vaults. The company keeps no
record.
Every effort has been made to discover
the hiding place Of the eccentric mans
securities. but to no avail He had con-
nded In no one, not even his lawyer. dur
ing his ntty-two years OF life.
Can Find Nothing.
I'VE have made a search" said Mrs
Konrad. but had nothing 20 go by ex-
cept the key He left no viii that we
know Of. and no letters OF administration
have been taken out on his estate. for
until we find the box the key fits there
will be nothing 10 administer.
He some time ago told US OF an init
mate friend he had. high in Office in the
Third Avenue Railroad, IN New York
but we have been unable 70 find who
he is
Mrs. Konrad. as a last resort. has ad-
vertised for help as follows
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANIES
'Will company from which Augustus
Konrad rented box No. 1O3 CRochester
lock- please communicate with his widow.
care OF L. G. Selchow, 257 Canal street.
New York City7''
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
MONTAGUE MAY BOLT PARTY.
Reported that Former GOvern'

Reported that Former Governor
VIII Come Out Openly for Taft.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, June 26.-A persistent
but unconfirmed rumor is current in po-
iitical circles tonight that ex-Gov. An
drew jackson Montague will bolt the
Democratic party, stump the state for
William II. Taft. the Republican nomi-
nee. this fall. and in the event Taft is
elected be given a Federal judgeship.
The rumoT is given credence and being
gravely discussed by prominent politicians
and public men from every section OF the
State. who are here in attendance upon
the State board Of education. which is
now in session.
The rumor comes from all sections be-
tween Bristol and the sea, but seems TO
be especially persistent IN the Tidewater
section An unsuccessful effort was made
tonight 10 communicate with Gov. Mon
tague at his home. but he could not be
reached.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
GLIDDEN ACCUSES TWO.
Vermont Man Held on Charge of
Shooting at Balloon.

Shooting at Balloon,
Brattleboro. Vt. June 26.-Two men
have been placed under arrest here at
the request Of Charles J. Glidden. auto
mobile and balloon enthusiast. Mr.. Gid
den started out from Boston one day last
week. in company with Leo Stevens, for
little balloon trip. While their airship
was crossing this city il was fired upon
by a farmer, who was armed with a re-
peating rifle. Two Of his shots hit the
gas bag, but were DETECTED on account of
the heavy pressure Of the gas. The aero
nauts feared that the thin coverings Of
the bag might be damaged, and at once
made a landing.
After caring for their balloon they
started out on a still hunt for their
enemy. They secured the neighborhood
without result and finally left, after post
ing a notice that a reward of 500 would
be paid for information. Yesterday they
were notified. ii is said, that two men
had been talking about the shooting af-
fair in a country store. Mr.. Glidden i'm
mediately got a deputy sheriff on the
wire and had the two men arrested on a
charge Of assault with intent 10 kill.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
SPOTTSWOOD D. SCHENCK DEAD
Brother of Natalie Schenck-CoIIins
Snccumbs TO Henrt FnIInre

Brother of Natalie SchencI<-CoIIins
Succumbs to Heart Failure.
New Haven. June 26-Spottswood d.
schenck. a well-known New Yorker and
member Of several clubs. was found dead
in bed in his room at the Wonosco Hotel
IN Lakev!lle last night.
Death was due Ia heart failure. Twenty
years ago the deceased was a well-known
broker in Wall street, and at one time
was an officer In the beet sugar trust. He
was the son Of Rev. Mr.. Schenck. OF
Brooklyn.
a daughter is Mrs. Natalie Schenck Col
Inns. Of New York. one OF the leaders of
Newport society. He was a brother-in-
law Of r. Fulton Cutting and Or. Ward.
Of Albany. He leaves a wife. two other
sisters besides Mrs. Collins. and one
brother.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Doctor. pefent LAWYER.
ecial to The Washington Herald.

~F'N4eA " Ahe washington htIalu
Frederick, Nd. June 26.-To-day was a
gala day for baseball in Frederick. So
ciety turned out en- masse to see the doc
tors play the lawyers. The former won
by Il TO 10 Long before the game was
over sore arms and legs were noticeable.
which caused some of the older PLAYERS
to give away to their younger profes-
sional brothers.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
MANY OFFER SCHOOL SITES.
Several Virginia Cities Seek Part of
Recent Appropriation.

Recent Appropriation.
Special to The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, June 26.-The State
board Of education was In session until
nearly midnight without taking up the
matter Of the distribution Of the appro-
priation made by the last general assem-
bly, for high and normal agricultural
schools.
Delegations from Hampton. staunton,
Williamsburg. and Chester appeared be-
fore the board with the claims OF their
respective communities Hampton wants
the two schools located in that town
Sites for one agricultural school for each
OF the ten Congressional districts are TO
be decided upon by the board
The board tonight eontented itself with
an effort TO dispose Of a vast amount OF
routine business before taking up the
school matter. Every section wants a
slice Of the high school funds.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Audience to philadelphia clergy.

Rome, June 26.-The Pope to-day gave
audience to Archbishop Ryan and clergy
OF Philadelphia, who were introduced by
Mgr Fischer, and presented 10 him their
congratulations upon his jubilee. and
thanked him for the honor conferred
upon the archdiocese by the elevation
of Mgr. Kennedy. who is rector OF the
American College at Rome, TO the epis-
copate.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
HEADS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
Prof. Burrows, of Richmond, to Take
Charge at HnrrisOnburE,
Sr,o,iot q, TIL uy..,.,--. ~,

oIeVlA4 10 Ihe washington Herald
Harrisonburg, Va. June 26.-At a meet
ing OF the board Of visitors OF the Har-
risonburg Female Normal and Industrial
School, held here to-day. Prof. Julian A.
Burrows. Of Richmond. was elected presi-
dent. There were more than half dozen
applicants
Prof. Burrows is now at tie head Of
the industrial school in Richmond. and
is said to be a man OF much executive
ability. The balance Of the faculty viii
be elected in the near future
forty-two-acre site was selected last
week. costing $lS,5OO and work on the
building will be started in the near fr-
ture.