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reduction of the number Of saloons
in washington 10 approximately 90 per
rer+ Of those now in existence. Is the
ain, of Senator Galltnger. chairman OF
nc district Committee. who has re-
,,,ested the Corporation Counsel 10 draw
mn q hin TO that erect for presentation
to congress at the opening OF the ses-
sion.
Among the important provisions VIII
he the Increase of retail licenses from
$500 to 81 500 of wholesale from SiO TO
$500 and the reduction in the number
Of barrooms to one for every 1000 Of the
population. within the fire limits OF
washington. The present population OF
the District IS approximately 10000, anc
this plan would eliminate 164 saloons
The number of saloons will be further
reduced by a provision extending the
prohibition zones 20 cover the neighbor-
hood Of the Navy Yard, the Marine
Barracks. the War College, and the
Engineer Barracks
The oil viii provide that no license
shah be issued. renewed, or transferred
for use ia any saloon within 800 feet Of
any building used for a private or public
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GatLinqer to Hit Saloons
In Meqv BIZ He Proposes
To Present to Congress

school. or other educational institution
or playground. or any houses OF wor-
ship.
The "growler" trade would be prohfb-
tied and the Jaw would be strengthened
SO as to prevent imitation hotels and
clubs from obtaining licenses.
Believing that there are in Washing
ton a sufficient number Of saloons, the
license board has under consideration
the adoption of an order which in ef-
feet limits such establishments to the
al4 now doing business. While every
new applicant for a liquor license is
entitled TO a hearing, the expressed
opinion OF the board viii overweight the
preferences of the signers Of the peti-
uons, ana only in exceptional cases
VIII the license be granted.
w. z. Richards, Assessor OF the Dis
trlct and chairman eX officio of the Ex-
else Board. said today that In his opin-
ion the proposed action Of the board will
meet with the approval of the majoriI,
OF the liquor men. having large interests.
The liquor trade. he said, otherwise
might Increase so as to become TOP
heavy, and the possible result would be
the adoption of prohibition laws in the
District
The Commissioners, at the coming ses-
sion OF Congress, viii forward to Con-
gress a bin which. II adopted, win mate
rally. reduce the liquor trs ffc in the
District.
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a host Of admirers. She is a typical
Southern beauty. tall and slender, with
a beautiful complexion, large brown
eyes, and a wealth OF black hair.
Mr. Evans has been prominent in
society in WaTrenton and Virginia for
years. and has been noted for his
horsemanship and love OF thorough
breds
This is his second marriage, he having
been divorced from his first wife some
years ago He has known Miss Evans
for several years. and as their tastes
and love of sports are mutual they
were in each others company very much.
A few months ago it became known
that they would be married. but II was
thought that the event would not take
place for some time. in view OF Mr..
EVaus' recent divorce
Preacher Says ''They Were Nervous"
II judged It was an elopement." said
the Rev. J. 3. Mclaughlin this morn
ing "She was a g1rl Of F1re beauty.
and / could not help noticing that they
were very nervous and anxious 10 have
the ceremony over. They hnd evidently
forgotten that such a thing as a wit
ness was necessary. ana when / asked
for one they called in the cabman, who
seemed 70 enjoy the experience i'm
uensely. Mrs. Evans certainly is one
Of the prettiest girls ever had the
go5d fortune 10 unite in natrimony."
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BENNETT TAKES LIFE
WITH PISTOL BULLET
of Arlington Hotel,
of This City, Commits
Suicide in New York.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-Frank C. Ben
nett, manager Of the Hotel Arlington,
Washington. D. c.. committed suicide
at the Hotel Gotham. this city. this
afternoon, by shooting himself in the
right temple.
The suicide Of Bennett caused a sensa-
tion among New York hotel men. where
the Washingtonian was well known.
None OF the dead mans acquaintance
here has so far been able 10 advance
any reason for the act An air Of mys-
terry surrounds the entire tragedy.
An effort was made this afternoon to
obtain statement from Manager Tay-
Tor. at present in charge Of the Airing
ton.
Mr.. Taylor declined absolutely to have
anything to say about Mr.. Bennett, his
afairs, or his connection with the hotel.
He would not discuss in any way the
latters connection with the Arlington,
or his reasons for leaving.
Mr.. Bennett LETT the Arlington about
two years ago. He was a favorite with
the patrons OF that hosiery and enjoyed
the acquaintance of a number of promi-
nent statesmen and commercial men.
He came of a prominent Pennsylvania
family.
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FIRE MAY WIPE OUT
DOZEN SMALL TOWNS
Rain Must Come Within "a
Hours, or Entire List
Is Doomed.
HUNDREDS DESERT
THEIR DWELLINGS
Duluth, Mimi, Relief Committee
Raises S45,000 to Aid the
Refugees.
FOREST FIRES HAVOC.
ion Of fires. one week.

Duration Of fires. one week.
Fires believed 10 be incendlary
origin.
States and provinces visited By
hre-Minnesota, Wisconsin. AIichi-
gan, and Canada.
Towns and mining settlements de-
stroyed, ten.
Towns in imminent danger. twenty.
Total fire loss, from s1O,OOo.o0O 20
SIS. 10000
People homeless. about 5000.
property Of seven railroads in dan
ger or damaged.
Largest town destroyed Chisholm.
MINI.
Largest towns endangered, HIb-
bing, Grand Marais, Beaver Bsv.
and Nashawauk, MINI, and Fort
Williams. and Port Arthur, Ontario
Minnesota State troops on scene.
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WEATHER REPORT.

The West India hurricane continues 10
move in q nOrthwesterly direction, and
IL is central this morning over the
eastern Bahamas.
The indications point to generally fair
weather in the middle Atlantic and
south Atlantic states. the east Gulf
States. the upper Ohio valley. and the
lower Lake region during tonight and
Sunday
The temperature will not change ma
tcTially.
The winds along TIE middle Atlantic
coast Wiil he HgnJ variable. on the sol.t 1
Atlantic coast fresh northerlv. incress fns-
Ia brisk, and possibly hign on the "a
Florida coast on the east Gulf Goa st
light to fresh EOUthsr Iy
steamers departing today for European n
winds and generally fair weather to HE
Grand .3duks.
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INTERNAL MACHINE
MAILED GOV. FORT
Life of New Jerseys Execu-
tive Saved by Postal
Authorities.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12-The post
al authorities OF this city held up the
mails and took from them an internal
machine, of devilish ingenious cOnstruc-
tion, and thus saved the life of Gov
ernor Fort. Of New Jersey.
A conspicuous package was received.
50 WeighJy and OF such peculiar shape
that It attracted the attention OF tie
postal clerks. and caused it finally TO
be referred 10 the superintendent. The
postal authorities decided at last 10
open It.
Handled With Care.
After the usual precautions, necessary
to the examination Of suspected internal
machines. had been made. II was found
that the package was a bomb that
would have exploded and killed the man
who carelessly opened II. The bomb
was constructed of powder. nails, and
bullets with matches so arr nged, that
the Unwrapping would have fired st..
But for the vigilance Of the postal
authorities, a tragedy would have re-
suited The package might have been
oDened by the secretary In the govern
or's office but this is not likely. for Il
was marked personal and would have
been handed to the governor himself.
Motive For Crime.
The attempt to assassinate Governor
Fort IS thought to have grown out OF
his persistenCy in closing saloons in
Atlantic City on Sunday, and his
threats 10 employ the militia to this end
il the local authorities did not comply
with his orders. A heavy loss has been
sustained by hotel prOpTieLOrs and sa-
loon keepers as a result Of this crusade
and the mailing of the Internal ma
chine is thought 10 be the result
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SON WAVES CLAIMS
TO FATHERS ESTATE

According to the declaration in the
viii Of Charles r, Stellwagen. his son.
Edward j.. at his own suggestion and
request, valves all his natural interest,
and the bulk of the estate is to be di-
vided among the three daughters
Julia L. ellis, Annie Stellwagen, and
Elise Ducat.
The will is dated February q, 1905. and
was filed FOR probable today Filed with
the will was a letter in which Mr..
Stellwagen made his son sole executor
and instructed him Immediately 10 d.
vide certain insurance monies and pro-
ceeds of bonds among the three daugh-
ters. The remainder Of the estate IS TO
be Kept intact until Edward Stellwagen
shall wind matters I'D.
The drug store property and the IN
tereEt ia the Raleigh Hotel are aC-
cOrding to the Instructions IL the let
ter, tu be retained as permanent invest
ments. but in this and all ether par
Gculars.' continues the letter. II wish
YOU to be the sole judge. and also to
dispose of my personal belongings, 10
which you have the better claim.
Sea- Important Change in Schedule
OF Chesapeake Beach Raiiway.-Adyt.
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Smoke Delays Boats
In Detroit Riper

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. I2-Clouds OF
arid wood smoke. bIotting the sun,
stinging the nostFils OF city dweuers,
drifted down upon Detroit from the fire
area in the northern part of the stass
this morning.
The pail settled over the river more
dense than fog.
Up in Lake st. Clair giant whistles
roared frequent warnings as ves
groped tneiT way along the channaI
Wreaths Of smoke were waited
homes and offices At the Crosse P
farms. it was thou yht there was a
fagration in Detroit and telephone q
RES we frequent Not in many yeS
has Detroit smelt the tank of burniiZ
trees. An odor redolent of the raYage,l
forests hangs over everything.
II is SO dark thnt lights are burning
in every office building and store
Inform alton from Port Huron SAYS
that navigation was suspended there
because % the smoke and steamers have
tied up.
Fires are raging through the north Z.
eTn part of the lower peninsula and
several towns are threatened, but thus
far no lives have been lost, except in
the upper peninsula
Blows Across Lake Erie.
CLEVELAND, Sept. PA light north
east wind is blowing across this morn
ing carrying with 1t a heavy film OF
smoke from the forest fires in AIichf-
gan. It is fmposs bic to sight boats
any distance from the shore and the
entire business section OF Cleveland Is
enveloped by the smoke
Belle Ayre Mo olEtains AbIaze.
RONDOUT, n. Y. Sept. 12.-Fire is
today sweeping over the Belle Ayrs
mountains in the vicinity cf Pine Hin.
A large force of Inen is fighting the
flames. The sun is obscured by the
dense smoke
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Miss Lucy Douglas, Belle of
Alexandria, Weds Percy
7. Evans.
"CABBY' WACHTER
is SOLE WITNESS
Brides Father, Well-Known Bank
er, When Told, Says IF She's
Happy ] Am"

without letting a single relative or
friend into the secret, Percy T. Evans,
OF Warrenton, Va, one OF the best
known sporting and horsemen Of the
South, and Miss Lucy Douglas, Of Alex
ordria, Va. who is considered one Of
the most beautiful girls in NIrginia ana
well known IN Washington society CIR
nIes. eloped to Washington yesterday
afternoon and were married By the
preacher-lawyer, the Rev. J. b. Me
Laughln, with a cab driver as the sole
witness.
Meeting Miss Douglas at the terminus
OF the Alexandra street railway line on
Pennsylvania avenue. according TO
prearranged plan. Mr.. Evans drove
with her TO the City Hail 10 procure
marriage license.
The license clerk was just putting up
his books for the day when they rushed
excitedly into the office. and beseeched
him 10 give them the license. That
procured. they inquired for the nearest
parson. ana were directed TO the law
office OF the Rev. j. B. Mclaughlin,
AIS Fifth street. just across from Jne
city Hail They were married with
their cabman. William Waehter' as the
only witness
On to Virginia.
They left the parsons o1ice at once,
and directed the cabman % drive 20 the
Union Station, and st is thought that
they started for Richmond on their wed
ding trip Not a soul was lei into their
plans, and even the brides father is IN
the dark now as 10 their Wherea bouts.
j. Sidney Douglas. the bride father
is an official OF the Citizens National
Bank OF Alexandria. He was a very
surprised man when he learned OF the
marriage of his daughter but insisted
that Ii was not an elOpement-
'tThey intended 10 be married some
time this fall and / suppose took u into
their heads to avoid the fuss and feath-
ere OF a big affair" he said 1t Is p5t
an eloDement I'm sorry they dtdn' {
tell me OF their plans, bat II my Slfi
is happy, I am
Bride Is Social Favorite.
Mrs. Evans is twenty-four years OF
age and her husband is thirty-four-
since she made her debut few years
ago the heroine of the elopement mas
been much sought after and has had
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TEN MASKED MEN
BEAT HOUSEHOLDER

NORRIsTOwN. Pa. Sept. 12.-Ten
masked men entered the residence OF
John Ashton, on Borough Line, near the
reservoir. early this morning, and, after
Clubbing Ashton until he was insensible,
ransacked the house.
The robbers did not attempt TO moiest
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Mason, who were
also in the house.
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WILL TAKE THAW
TO WHITE PLAINS
Removal From Poughkeepsie Due
to Complaint That He Demoral-
lied Jail Discipline.

POUGHKEEPsIE n. y, Sept. IL
Harry Thaw VIII be taken to White
Plains on Monday and kept in jail
there until his habeas corpus case Is
decided by Justice Mills.
The transfer was made on application
OF Sheriff Chanler, who, through his
lawyer, F. T. Perkins, declared that
the prisoners presence here .demoralized
the discipline of the Jail. Mr.. Nor
schauser said he was willing TO allow
the prisoner TO be transferred to the
White Plains Jail.
Tie Thaw hearing viii take place al
White Plains on September 2f Justice
Mills said that in remanding Thaw TO
Sheriff Chanler's custody he expected
to decide the case in July
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DULUTH MINI, Sept I2.-With Grand
Marais' a town OF 1900 on the north
shore partly destroyed and Beaver Raw
eighty miles away also attacked bv the
flames, and dozen smaller towns in
great peril, IL is apparent today that ,1n-
less rain comes within forty-eizht bours
the entire list now being sv-ent l,yy
forest fires is doomed % destruetio,,
Among the larger places in peril a-s
Coierdin. BOvey. N2ghWauk, Marble.
Hibbing, Buhl. Big Bay, Chmazy Bav,
COTTON, Aurora, Mountain Iron, Renshau
Fort Williams, Ont; Hymers, C.nt.; Port
Arthur. Ont: Cascade and Nutson.
The Great Northern. Northern Paoiec
and al state railroads have hre trains
out lighting 10 save property along the
lines and protect bridges AMI stations.
It is a battle in which all f.ble-boo sd
men throughout the threatened terri
tory are taking a hand and ,undre6z
are near exhaustion as a result Of a
weeks struggle.
Steamers TO Rescue.
The Copper. the Minnesota training
ship, last night succeeded II. removing
many refugees from Grand Marais. The
steamer America. in response 10 an ap-
peal from Governor Johnson, has gone
10 Beaver Bay to rescue .he people
there. There is little hope Of saving
these towns.
The entire north shore is alive with
wild animals OF all kinds. driven ouF OF
the woods by the flames. Res tents
Of small settlements also havf de-
serted their homes and fed u tia lake
for protection.
Awe Inspiring Signt.
The night scene along the shore is an
awe inspiring sight as seen from the
water. according TO reseuers who were
on he Copper For a distance OF. more
than 100 miles The flames appear to bs
almost continuous. The roaring Of the
fire can be heard for miles
The great peat beds Of Minnesota are
abiaZe.
Even while the flames are at work
provisions are being made as rapidly as
possible 10 relieve the suffering. In re-
spOnse 10 Governor Johnson's appeal
$4,000 has been raised BY the Duluth
relief committee for the homeless
refugees The supply Of provisions and
clothing now seems 10 be ample.
Among the refugees was George B Al
CON- an operator OF the Cooper Range
railroad, who comes from HouShton
Mich. He said that wnen he left
HOughton the fires were within fifteen
miles OF that town, and that all the
people of the city were out preparinl. a
ring of waste around the place, in he
hope OF preventing the FIRE from reach
ing the city.
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to Discuss
Attempt on His Life

SEA GIRT, \. J., Sept. 12.-Governor
Fort. when seen today at the executive
residence at the Sea Girt parade
grounds. said he did not care to talk
ohout the alleged attempt on his life
b[1 means of an internal machine. The
thing speaks for itself as Tar as I
know" said the governor.
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TRAINER HAGENBECK
FATALLY INJURED

BERLIN. Sept. 12.-wilheIm Hagen
beck. OF the famous animal training
firm OF that name, was probably fatally
injured today By a huge bear that he
was attempting to drive into its quar-
ters-
His abdomen vas ripped open by the
enraged animn ana mis- flesh torn and
CIawed in a dozen places. Attendants
rushed to the rescue, but before they
could drive OF tie bear, Hagenbeck had
fallen unconscious from his terrible in
iuries He was rushed to a hospital
where it was saic his injuries would
likely prove IA al.
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TAFT IS ASSURED
OF BUSINESS MEN
Secretary Straus Encourages
Republican Candidate by
His Report.
Bv LANES HAY, Jr

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept 12.-Abso-
Iute assurance that the business men
OF the United States are in practically
a soHi line for the Republican national
ticket was brought TO William Howard
Taft TODAY by oscar S Straus. Secre-
tary Of the Department Of Commerce
and Labor.
Coupled with this news there came
from Terence V. Powderly. chief OF the
Bureau Of Information and DistributiQD
OF Labor Of the same department. an
encouraging report Of political sentiment
among the laborers, union and non
union, throughout the country.
Secretary straus and Mr.. Powderly
were Taft's first callers today They
were closeted with the candidate for an
hour. and discussed political sentiment
as they have found it. Both Of them are
in an admirable position for acquaint-
ance with public opinion, because the
work OF their department brings them
into the closest contact, personally and
by letter, with the business and labor
ing interests Of the country.
The report which Straus laid before
the candidate contradicts the published
repOrt that the business men OF New
York and other parts or the country
they still resent the policies of Roose-
Welt and fear that Taft viii upset Dusl-
ness conditions, was shown 10 be un-
founded.
Solid For Republicans.
Secretary Straus reported that the men
Of capital and great industrial under
taLings are so solidly on the Republi-
can side of the fence that the Demo-
Gratis are admitting that it is impossible
for them to make any headway in that
squarter.
AS to the sentiment among the labor
ing circles OF the land, Mr.. Powderly
renorted that, while the Democrats are
making all sorts OF boasts about how
surely the vote of these men viii be
theirs. the Republicans stand better
among them than IN previous cam
paigns.
wears ago showed that, as a rule, 50
ner cent were Democratic and 40 ner
cent Republican. This year, howe ser,
the Republican party, through its na-
tiouaI committeeman, county fud city
cbairuen, and special investigators,
among whom PoWderiy mas been an ac-
tive worker, has conducted another
painstakihs INVESTIGATION OL the iaDoI
titlation.
THESE reports have pretty much all
come in and, as a result Of them, mir.
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Has Covered SOS Miles in First
Twelve Hours of the
Race.
SCORE AT 18TH HOUR
Miles

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-Whirling
around the Brighton Beach race track
at a speed which is eclipsing all the
worlds records. the contest being inter-
mingled with terrific bursts OF speed in
the effort Of the contestants TO secure
the lead. eight cars are being madly
driven by their drivers IN the twenty
four hour race. which viii terminate at
$50 o'clock tonight. AT The end Of the
twelfth hour today. when The race was
half over, the Lozier car, driven by
Mulford and Cobe. had wrested the
lead from the Allen Kingston car, and
at that hour had covered 565 miles,
twelve miles better than any previous
record
Pace Is Terrific.
1t was by a series Of desperate sprfnts
that Mulford and Cobe secured the lead.
Al the beginning Of the eleventh hour,
they were twenty-five miles behind De
Palma in his Allen -Kinugston, and while
the latter was forced 70 leave the track
MuIford and Cobe, together with Parker
and Copra in the Fiat and Michener,
and Lynch in another LOzier. began nd
ing their cars as never before witnessed
IN an automobile race.
soon MUuord and Cobe secured the
lead. but they were being pushed by the
other contestants, and the race has de-
veloped into wild bursts OF speed, and
the drivers are circling the track ia a
manner bordering on recklessness,
Only Accident.
One serious accident marred the race
in its early stages. While the racers
were circling the track in the mad fight
for the record. Sartori, the Italian. in
his big Renault, and his mechanician.
Rene Gouand. were both Nurt in a crash
which sent their car in nee. Sar-
tori's collar bone and Il -sbs were
broken and Gourands So 0r was
fractured. The men were sent to a hos
pital, where it was stated this morning
while both were painfully hurt neither
would suffer any serious results from
the accident.
Monte Roberts, who started the sue
cessfui New York to Paris race in the
Thomas car, was far behind the leaders
at the end of the tenth hour, while
Strang, winner OF the Briar CIits race,
was over a hundred miles behind the
leader at that time.
The attendance at the track surpassed
all records for an automobile race,
Both stands at the course were packed,
while the lawns IN front OF the grand
stands and the clubhouse were filled
with masses of humanity.
Lozier Still Leading.
At the end Of the fifteenth round
Lozier was stin making new records,
although falling behind the days run.
The car had taken seven miles or the
old score Of 6s8 ard held a safe lead OF
thirteen miles over the Fiat. which was
now in second place. with 693 miles.
IL is stated that all participants in the
race would be disqualified from enter
ing the Vanderbilt Cup race, unless
tile racing beard of the A. A A. should
rescind its ruling, because they are par
ticipatiug IN an unsanctioned meet.
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High water today. 9:25 am. s.45 pm.
Low water today. ......}:30 am, $3.50 pm
High water tom row, 1912 am, 1892 IN.
Low water tomorrow, AIS am. AS pm.
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SI.z5 10 Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
Railroad. Tickets good returning until
SUNDAY night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited. "-AdYt.
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Moses Ilth Annual September sals.-
AdY-
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Sea Important Change in Schedule
OF Chesapeake Beach Railway.-Advt.