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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
EXlLED SPANIARDS
PLAN BIG REPUBLIC
Cooperating With Portuguese Rev
olutOniSts TO Consolidate
Southwestern Europe.

TOULOUSE, Dec H--Spanish exiIes
In southwestern France are today CO
operating with the revolutionary leaders
Of Spain and Portugal IN a scheme 10
consolidate the entire southwestern
European peninsula into a single re-
public.
The leaders I'm the movement, who
have met frequently IN this city. are
the highest type Of reyolutionfsts.
wholly difsre1t from the anarchists CT
Barcelona and the lower class OF POr-
tuguese agitators
While the government authorities are
making light Of the movement. those
In a position to know its extent declare
that IL has reached the stage where
the most startling developments may
be expected shortly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
THREATEN POLICE CHIEF-

BUFFALO. n Y. Dec IA bullet
in his heart is the Christmas present
which has been promised Police CHIEF
Parsons Of DunkiTk. near this city To-
day he received an anonymous letter
stating that in that manner he VIII be
killed on the day when all the Christ
mas world is making merry. The chief
does not attribute too little significance
10 the threat, snd has openly declared
that whoever tries to assassinate him
on Christmas or any other dav WilI nav
for il with his own life. The Ci.lef is
noted as q dead shot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
GIRL BADLY BURNED
DYING AT HOSPITAL
Clothes Catching Fire From Kitchen Range, Little Dora
Neidfeldt Is Probably Fatally Injured Before
Flames Are ExtinguiShed

Dora NeidfeIt, a helpful little girl of
twelve years, was seriously burned this
morning as she lighted the fire to aid
her mother to prepare luncheon. and IS
now lowering between life ana death
in the Emergency Hospital Every
thing possible IS being done for the lit
tie sufferer, but It is believed there is
small hope that her life viii I've saved.
The lltue girl was getting ready to
cook luncheon i'm the Kitchen OF her
home, 231I 1 street northwest, and was
i'm the midst OF making the fire when
her clothing was iEuited- The child
screamed and her mother, who was in
another part Of the house. rushed to
the kitchen to find the little EirI in
flames.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
CHARGES DESERTION.

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Dec. 21.-NIrs. An
ME Y. letters has, through her attor-
ncy. Frank Higgins. or Rockville. hIed
suit in the circuit court here for an
absolute divorce from Emanuel T. Jer-
fers "a resident of Virginia, on the
ground Of rdesertiou. The bin in The
case alleges that the couple was mar
ried in Rockville in November, 1895. by
Rev. T. C hewitt, and that five years
ago the plaintiff was deserted. .-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21

Mrs. Neidfelt beat out the fire with
her hands and as quickly as possible
the brave little girl was rushed 70 the
hospital Il was found that she was
seriously burned about the body and
hands and was suffering extremely
from shock
The entire stan al the hospital gave
its attention 90 tho little girl and every
available means was employed 90 aIlay
her suffering She Kept up brayelv and
c5ml-et5ly Wjn tuc nurses ana attend
lng physicians.
boy. is in Casualty Hospital, having set
fire TO his clothing this morning as ne
was playing with matches in his home,
80 Fifth street northwest He WAS
slightly burned about the body and
hands. but the attending physicians
stated today his condition IS not serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
BATTLESHIPS FOR BOSTON.

BOSTON, Mass. Dec. 2L-It was an
nounced here today that four battle
ships. a quarter OF the world encirclinS
feet, viii come TO Boston Immediately
after the reception demonstration q at
Hampton Roads IN February. The visit
Will not be for show purposes. but 10
give the men a chance to visit their
homes, and also have some few Of the
most important repairs and overhaul
ing work done on the ships before they
start for the usual target practice and
feet druls
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
COMMISSIONER KEEFE
IS AFTER SMUGGLERS
In Buffalo Investigating Disastrous
Attempt TO Bring in
Chinese.

BUFFALO. " T.. Dec 21.-DaD5sl
Keefe, United States Commissioner -
Immigration, Is IN Buffalo conferrin~
with the local authorities in connectfcn
with the disastrous attempt to snugrIs
ten Cinnamon into this country fsSf
month which resulted in the wreck ~,
the boat and the death OF four of TIE
Chinese.
Commissioned keefe VIII visit ali the
immigration centers in the Fast berors
his return to Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
Frank Ferhinger Called as
Witness in Trial at
Union City.
ITO TO TESTIFY
FOR THE STATE
Second Week of Hearing in Reel
foot Lake Murder Case
Is Begun Today.

UNION CITY. Tenn, Dec. 1.-THE
second week Of the trial Of the eight
alleged night riders indicted on the
charge Of assassinating Capt Quentin
Rankin, on October I9. began today.
During the past week, ten witnesses
were examined out Of seventy-one who
have been sworn The State has sum
moned 10 witnesses and the defense
about 100.
The courtroom was crowded as usual
today. in expectation OF some sensation
al testimony regarding the Walnut Log
tragedy and other crimes OF the night
rider band.
Frank Ferhinger, who is one Of the
star witnesses for the State and who
has been under arrest for several weeks
anu confined in the barracks under
ed.
Ferhinger made confession in the
presence OF Governor Patterson a few
days after being taken into custody tell
ing of the occurrences on the night OF
thel murder OF Captain Rankin.
The knowledge that he would relate
the Tull story today aroused the most
intense interest
Takes His Time.
Ferhinger, who is twenty-five years
old. occupied a great deal Of time in
the recital Of his evidence. He said
that at the first meeting Of night riders
he attended there were about forty
men present, some Of whom wore
masks. On the following day, he met
them again, all having been notified 20
meet at a certain place Garrett John
son, one Of the defendants. was among
those present and there were about
fifteen or sixteen others IN attendance.
The witness said he Joined the Uight
gated him 10 obey orders and never 10
reveal the secrets OF the organization.
Meetings were held at different places.
at which some Of the members wore
white and others blsrk masks. Some
-.ere not masked. Captains OF bands
fyr various localities we're appointed at
this meeting.
Met the , endautS.
FerhInger said thyr he met one or two
OF the defendants on the night ne took
part I'm the first raid after he had taken
the oath.
He had been notified by Fred Pinion
TO meet and go to Fremont, where they
whipped Pete C1ack- They also whip
ped a boy named Owens.
This raid, he said. was led by Arthur
CIoar. one Of the defendants. on an
DlIlt-L oCldo4sIl JNllA SHAW was whipped
Orders had been given 70 hang shaw.
but instead OF doing this they whipped
him.
When asked by Attorney General CaId-
We'll whether the night riders had a
pass word Fehringer replied in the az
lrmative.
Had a Pass Word.
Asked what It was, FehrInger replied.
When one night rider met another
he said, Who comes there2 -
The answer 70 this was Seven won
ders."
Continued on Fourth Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
WEATHER REPORT.

The indications are that the rain in
the Southern States will continue and
extend nOrthward along the coast as
far as North Carolina, and possibly Vir-
Einia, during Tuesday. The weather in
the Ohio valley VIII be fair. but snow
flurries are probable for the lower Lake
region
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be moderate westerly, becom-
ing variable
steamers departing TODAY Ter Fu-
rOpean pOTts viii have fresh southwest
to west winds, and partly cloudy wealth
er, 10 the Grand Banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21
FORMER DOWAGER
DUCHESS IS DYING
Former New York Belle Danger
ouSly III in English
Home.

LONDON. Dec 21.-Lily. former Dow
ager Duchess Of Marlborough. Is EyinE il
semi-cOnsciuus state at her home. .Deep-
dene, DOrkinE Her condition is causing
the sravest anxiety. Only her physi-
clans are allowed 10 see her
NEW YORK. Dec 2L-The Dova ger
Duchess Of Marlborough is well known
in New York society She was a .sraa-
belle here as Lily Price. the daughter
o. the late Commodore Price.
She married LOurs HamersIev. Of New
York. and later became the eighth
Duchess OF Marlborough Some rf07s
after the dukes death she married Lord
William BereSford. and now rigurPS in
the British Who's Who" as Lady VIII
liam BeresfOrd.
Her illness dates from the fan of 1916
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-21

FORECASI FOR IHE DISTRTCT
For the District Of Columbia Partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday: minimum
temperature tonight slightly below
freezing: moderate westerly winds. be
coming variable.
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Continued on Eleventh Page.)
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
1T WAS UNAUTHORIZED
The Former Head of United
Mine Workers Gives Out
That He Has Not Tried to
Influence the Votes of the
Members.

indianapolis, oct. 2O-John Mitchell,
former president of the United Mine
Workers of America, today furnished
the following statement to the AssO-
ciated Press. During the past few
days, l received numerous inquiries
from secretaries of our local unions in
reference TO a poster containing an en-
larged likeness of myself, below which
is printed what purports to be an in
tervieW with me, bearing on the pres
ent political situation.
Some of these letters are written in
a spirit of criticism, while others are
commendatcry, and requests that addi-
tiOnal posters be mailed for distribu-
ton. II is obvious that these posters
have been received by many. if not all
the secretaries Of our locals, and it is
apparent that at least some Of our
members believe that. they We're sent
out by me, and the assumption is, that
am attempting TO dictate, or at least
influence, the manner I'm which our
members should vote.
'In order to remove any misunder-
standing that may exist, l take this
means of informing our members that
have not mailed or authorized anyone
else To mail to any member or officer
of our union, or to any one else, any
poster containing my likeness or Civ
ing expression to my political views,
except so far as these views are eX-
pressed in official circulars authorized
by the executive council of the Ameri-
can Federation of abor.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
MORE FUEL ADDED
TO THE BALKAN FIRE
Arrest by Austria Hungary of Mon
tenegrin Envoy to Servia.

Belgrade. oct. 2O.-M. Vukolics. an
official of Montenegro, who left Get
TIME three days ago for this city on
special mission to the Servian gov
ernment, arrived here today at noon
after an extraordinary experience at
Agram. where he was arrested by
Austo- Hungarian officials and de-
tanned for several hours.
In an interview the general said:
"On my arrival at Agram. gendarmes
entered my car, dragged me out and
took me to the prefecture of police
/ was then searched. and my purse,
papers, i'm fact everything l had, was
taken from me. My baggage also
was completely ransacked. gave
the gendarmes my name and eX-
planned my status as a special en-
vOy to King Peter ! showed also
my passport and saft conduct given
me at the Austro- Hungarian lega-
tion at Cettinje, but all to no avail"
The occurrence has aroused a bitter
feeling toward Austria Hungary on
the part of the Servians, and the
people are greatly excited. The gen
eraI is the hero of the moment in
Belgrade
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
A SLIGHT ELEVATION
OF THE STOCK MARKET
The Hill and Hartman Stocks Were
Beneficiaries of Coniectures.

New York, oct. 2O.-Operations for
a rise were resumed in the stock mar
ket TODAY, but it was on a somewhat
limited scale and in a restricted field.
The intentions Of Hartman and Hill
toward the railroad systems with
which their names are associated,
formed a field of wide reaching con-
lecture whenever the subject comes up
for discussion. Today's rUmors did not
differ materially from those before in
connection with the rising price. The
Union Pacific segregation plan. the
proposed dividend increase of the
Southern Pacific and so on, were dis
cussed as proposed coming events.
The price of copper hardened in the
local metal exchange on trade reports
of an increased demand for that metal.
Union Pacific sold at 1856, the highest
price touched this year, excepting Sep
tember 9, but with 214 per cent quart
erly dividend not then deducted.
A strong tone was maintained to the
closing
Bonds were firm.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
Mr.. BRYAN At LOUISVILLE
A Hurried Dip Into Kentucky
After Which the Candidate
Moved Across the River
for a Campaign In Mr.
Taft's State.

Louisville. Ky, Oct 2O.-Passing in
review by thousands of people along
the line of march, followed 10y, a pa
rade Of many hundreds of marchers.
and speaking to more people than the
sound of his voice could reach, Viii
liam J. Bryan tonight made a brief
sally south of the Ohio river The
rally in Louisville was the culmina-
tion of one Of the busiest days Of the
campaign, and the outpouring here
equaled and perhaps surpassed any
thing in the way of a demonstration
the candidate has met with since he
was notified of his nomination.
From the time he left New Albany,
Ind, just across the Dhio river, until
he spoke his final words of farewell,
Bryan was the recipient Of a contin-
uous ovation. Arriving in Louisville
with the reception committee on two
special trolley cars, Bryan passed
through an Unbroken lane Of people
from the rivers edge until he reached
Phoenix park seven miles away
Arriving at Phoenix Park. Bryan
was cheered for fifteen minutes and
it was with difficulty that the crowd
could be induced to check its enthu-
siasm long enough to allow him to
speak. He found it necessary to de-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
ENTERTAINMENTS PUNCHED
Perfect Order Prevails Among
American Sailors Ashore
Though the Japanese are
Always Ready to Overlook
Outbreaks by Bluejackets.

Toxic. oct. 2O.-Up to the present
time perfect order has prevailed among
the sailors on shore liberty, despite the
long tour Of sea duty. In every case
where there has been a possibility OF
trouble the japanese have met the sit
uGtion with the utmost courtesy, avoid
ing any friction.
Wednesdays program will bring to-
gether the largest gathering of invited
guests, both residents of this city and
visiting Americans that has occurred
during the reception when 1000 per-
sons will assemble as guests of Ad-
miral Togo at a garden party. The
affair will be held at the Shinjuku i'm
perial gardens. In the evening Pre-
mier Katsura win entertain the Amer
lean officers at dinner. and following
this will come the social event of the
weeks entertainment, a grand ball
other events of the day will be
luncheons given by Baron TeraUchi.
Baron MatsUi and a japanese dinner
lat which Baron IWasaki viii be the
host. Many other forms of entertain
.ment will completely fill the day.
There is no diminUtion in the popular
enthusiasm with which the Americans
.are received on the streets and
wherever carriages bearing American
officers appear the streets are lined
with cheering masses of japanese.
II is "banzaf' everywhere for officers
and men of the fleet and the most pop
ular cry among children is three
cheers for America"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21

however, furnished all the spectacular
features belonging TO a political rally.
There was a parade representing po-
litical organizations from a number
of nearby towns, including those on
the Ohio side of the river
Judge Taft's speeches were snappy
today, and he criticised Bryan's pO-
litical doctrines with fire and en-
phasis. The numerous speeches told
on him, however, and tonight he
lacked a carrying quality in his voice
Judge Taft addressed. two audiences
here tonight, both I'm theaters. The
first speech was extended and COM
prehensive. The second effort was
brief and pertained entirely to labor
issues.
The days work of the candidate
include his appearances at Martins
burg, Hancock, Keyser, Piedmont,
Oakland, Terra Alta, Towlesburg,
Grafton, Clarksburg, Salem, West
Union, Pennsboro, Cairo and Park
ersburg.
The Taft special left here for Gin
cinnati, where it will arrive at s
o'colck in the morning, and where
Mr.. Taft viii spend the day in com
plete quiet
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
STATE MANAGERS CONTROL
Though In the Closing Days
of the Campaign to Make
Victory Doubly Sure the
National Committee VIII
Send Reinforcements.

New York, oct 20-Mr. Taft will
leave Cincinnati tomorrow night and
begin at once a tour of Indiana. on
his return from New York he will
close the campaign at Youngstown.
Ohio. on Monday night. November ,.
The impression that the republican
national committee has virtually TAX
en- charge Of the campaign in Ohio
is erroneous. The impression doubt
less grew out Of a statement made
today by Chairman Hitchcock that
the national committee had arranged
to send a number of speakers into
the state
The national committee has done
this after a fun understanding with
the state committee in Ohio, so the
matter was explained at national
headquarters today.
The national committee is particu-
larly interested in the Ohio situation.
because Of many. though disputed. re
ports Of disaffection in several sec
tiOns of that state. but the committee
insists that it has no doubt of the
result in the state as a whole 1t
now proposes, it was said, "to clinch
the nail"
Mr.. Taft will appear at all the day
meetings which had been announced
in his itinerary in Indiana and Ohio,
but he will not speak at any Of them.
This arrangement has been agreed to
by the state committees in Indiana
and Ohio. The object of this is to
satisfy the crowds that are expected
TO attend and to save Mr.. Tafts
voica for tho Oipbt rnaatfuos that
have been announced. This state
ment was authorized today by Chair
man Hitchcock.
Chairman Hitchcock will leave for
Chicago tomorrow or Thursday, but
will be in that city for only two days.
After that he will return to New
York and remain here until after the
election.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21

liver three addresses, one to an au-
dience that packed Phoenix hall, an
other TO an even larger crowd in the
park outside, and a third to >the pa
raiders massed in an open space near
the park. He also made short ad-
dresses at other points, one of them
being made to a delegation of rail-
road employees.
Mr.. Bryan's main address empha-
sised two points. He repeated the
charge that the republicans were ex-
pecting to buy the election, if a pur-
chase were possible, and he declared
that a high tariff was a breeder of
panicS.
The visit to Louisville was of but
three hours duration but in that time
the democratic candidate made five
speeches. The Bryan special left at
II o'clock over the Baltimore & Ohio
for Newark, Ohio, where the first
of a series of speeches in that state
will be made early in the morning.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
AERoNAUT RECOVERING.
OrviIle Wright Will Be Able to Leave
the Hospital Next Week.

Washington, Oct. 2O.-Orvile
Wright, the aeronaut, who has been
confined in the hospital at Fort Myer
ever since the accident to his aero
plane on September II, when Lieut.
Selfridge met his death, is rapidly
recovering.
He is expected to be able to move
with the aid Of crutches in a few
days He will go to Dayton, Ohio.
his home, by the end Of next week
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
WEST VIRGINIA TOUR.
Mr.. Taft's Appearance the Event of
the Campaign.

Parkersburg. W. Va, oct. 90
Taft's day in West Virginia has been
the political event Of the present
campaign in this state. Judge Taft
traversed its entire length today from
Martinsburg to Parkersburg, and
whenever he stopped there was a
demonstration.
In western Maryland. the candidate
stopped in a number of the smaller
towns and was given a rousing re-
ception in Cumberland. where he adj
dressed an audience which packed the
largest meeting hall in the city.
The Parkersburg meeting tonight,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
CATTLE AND SHEEP

Chicago, oct. 2O.-Cattle receipts
5000. Market weak. Beeves $3.500
$40: Texans $3.25d 46O; westerns $500
d5.75; stockers and feeders $2.6OG4.50.
cows and heifers $1.5OG420; calves
S6.OOdS.5O.
Sheep receipts. $4,000. Market weak.
Natives S2.40@45O: western $2.4O6450,
yearlings s43O651O; lambs $3.75 $40,
westerns $315d5S0.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
.ISTHMIAN CANAL NEEDS
FOR YEAR AFTER NEXT
Congress Will Be Asked to Appropriate
S35,0o0,oo0.

Washington, oct. 2O.-Congress Is to
be asked TO make an appropriation of
S35 100000 for carrying on the work OF
the isthmian canal during the fiscal
year 1910, if the estimates prepared by
the commission are approved by the
war department. The current years
appropriations aggregate $4,000, 900,
$500 600 of which was for the pur-
chase of three vessels for the commits
siOn's use.
The 1910 estimates make provision
for about seven months work on three
locks at Gatum. The work on the
great spillway there is to begin the
coming December
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
CRUISE OF PACIFIC FLEET
A Long Journey Along Western Coast
OF South America

Washington. oct. 2O.-When the Pa
cific fleet, under command of Rear Ad-
miral SWinburne. leaves Madalena Bay
about December /, on its trip south, it
will go first to Panama and then sail
directly for Talcahuano. a distance Of
$500 miles. Other stops in South
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
METALS

New York, oct 2O.-LondOn tin was
highes. spot e133. futures e134 12s cd.
The local market was firm, $4,000
29.35.
Copper declined to e59 IS Cd for spot
and c 60 2s Sd for futures in the Lon
don market Locally it was quiet and
a shade steadier. with lake S1S.5OG
1882; electrOlytic S1S12l5 G13.3f1a.
Casting S12.S71A G13121z.
Spelter was unchanged e19 12s Sd in
London but remained dull at $4-25G
4.30 in the local market.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
STILL THE ISSUE.
The Anti Dreyfusards Remain Un-
reconciled.

Paris. oct. 2O.-By a vote of 43S
to AZ the chamber of deputies today
condemned the campaign which the
anti Dreyfusards are conducting
against the decision in the case Of
Major Dreyfus, handed down by the
court of cessation in 1906
Pierre Bietry, a member from Fin
isterre, led in the assault and caused
a violent scene. He was temporarily
SUSPENDED.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
THE YUMA UNIT.
The Number of Acres One May Hold
Under Laguna Dam.

Yuma, oct. 2O-Twenty acres Of
arabic land exclusive OF sand hills,
alkalai deposits and canals is the
farm unit established for homestead
ers on the Yuma Indian reservation
which will be open for entry shortly
after the conclusion OF the LagVna
dam.
Government Expert W. II. Marean
is now here dividing the land into
such units. The reserve holds 1000
acres.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
GRAIN

Chicago. Oct. 2O.-Wheat rallied
about q C from low point of the day,
covering by shorts, late session closed
fairly steady. December 9S12, May
S1O17s GS1.O2.
Corn was weak. Closed weak net
losses sc to &c, December 63%scd 12c.
oats weak. December closed 471sC.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-10-21
LINGERING BASEBALL.
AUTO TURNED TURTLE.

Salina, Kans.. oct 20.-A wreck was
caused today by the skidding of an
automobile going at high speed. It
turned completely over. John Hochit
was crushed to death