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The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
STARTS HIS DIAMOND PLANT.
LemOine VIII Seek to Prove His
Claim Regarding Gems.

Paris, May u.-Lemoine, the chemist,
who claims to be able to manufacture
diamonds, has arranged for the use Of a
building in st. Denis, a suburb Of Paris,
close to an electric power-house, where
he will attempt TO prove that his claim
is based on fact He has undertaken 10
supply Judge POittevin. the examining
magistrate, before whom he was ar
raigned on the charge OF swindling, with
cylindrical-shaped diamond, like the
interior of the crueibles he used in his
experiments. These crucibles are six cen
timeters long and three centimeteTs wide.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
ODD FELLOWS HOLD ELECTION
Grand Encampmeut Of Virginia Is
In session ut Lynchburr

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Lynchhurg. Va. May 1.-THE Grand
Eneampment Of Virginia Odd Fellows
met here to-day in annual session, elect
ing officers at the morning session. and
adiOuTning for a visit 10 the Odd Fel-
lows Orphanage during the afternoon.
Tonight the officers were installed The
encampment meets annually the day be-
fore the grand camp, and The time and
place OF next meeting will depend or that
bodys action. The sessions were largely
attended.
The new officers are: Grand patriarch
Joseph Kemp, Of Phoebus; grand high
priest, A. S. WoOdhOuse, of Staunton
grand senior warden, Vernon S. Slater
Of Harrisonburg; grand Junior warden
l.. +. Henkel. OF Petersburg; grand sec
retary. T. V. Turney, Of Phoebus; grand
treasurer, George ". Hin, OF Norfolk;
grand representative. Charles Poplig, of
Richmond.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
NEGRO GETS LONG TERM.
Arthur Rand Taken TO Baltimore
Prison 10 Serve 30 Years.

Prince Fredericktown. May I.-Arthur
Rand, alias John Jones, alias John Hol-
den, colored, who was convicted Saturday
evening on charge OF having feloniously
assaulted Mrs. wary Buggie Ward, was
given penitentiary sentence by Judge
Briscoe to-day.
He was given the limit Of the law
twenty-one years in the assault case. and
was sentenced to ten and four years, re-
spectively. on the two charges of stealing
the check for $40, and the horse Just after
he committed the assault
Sheriff Meade hurried him away shortly
after the sentence was imposed in order
to reach the Baltimore penitentary this
afternoon. He was delivered TO the war
den of the State prison to serve the SEN
tence, aggregating thiTty-five years.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
RALPH SUCCEEDS SULLIVAN.
Appointed Director of Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing.

Joseph 2. Ralph was yesterday ap-
pointed director of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing TO ill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late director
Thomas J. Sullivan.
Mr. Ralph has been connected with
the bureau for the last twelve years
Snd is thoroughly familiar with every
detail For several years he was as.
sistant director and also held the po-
sition of custodian of dies. plates, and
rolls.
He was born in Allegheny. Pa. but
Is now a legal resident of Joliet, Ill
tie has taken an active interest in or
ganized labor. and for some time was
vice president of the Amalgamated As
sociation of Iron and Steel Workers OF
America. He is a Republican and had
the Endorsement of Speaker Cannon
and the entire illinois delegation.
1t is understood the position made
vacant by the promotion of Mr.. Ralph
viii go 20 James NJ. Fisher, appoint
ment and correspondence officer.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
COLTS UPSET TALENT
Two Three-year-Olds Win at
Jamaica Track.
DANDELION ABSOLUTELY LAST
SupeFmaB, Carrying Top Weight, and
a Hot Favorite, Is FOur Lengths
Behind HeasfaH. winner - Golden
Pearl. In Same CoIOrS. Takes the
Handicap from Big Chief.

New York. May 1.-two -year-old
colts. Hessian and Golden Pearl. running
IN the name of a. J. Joyner, won races
at jamaica this afternoon. and incidental
~ apset the calculations Of the smart
set Hessisn, who receded from 6 to 10
in the prices, was easily victorious in a
handicap at a mile and a sixteenth.
Behind him, four lengths away, was J..
r. Keene's Superman, the top weight and
5 10 favorite. while Dandelion, 3 to 1,
was absolutely last Mark Antony II,
played down TO 3, made the running for
three quarters OF a mile. At that point
Hessian, who was away from the post
last, had run up into second position, a
length before superman, who was on the
rail
Then Dugan got busy with Hessian,
who went TO the front and. increasing
his speed as he reached the home stretch.
drew away, TO pass the judges in gallop
in III. Superman stood the whip TO the
last sixteenth pole. where Notter eased
him up. and took the place by six lengths
from Antony.
Golden Pearl was triumphant in the
Williamsburg Handicap. winning handily
BY nve lengths from Big Chief.
Preceptor, Z to % favorite, enjoyed a
gallop IN the first race,
1t took hard drive on the part of Not
ter TO get Juggler home a neck in front
Of Pretension.
In the fifth race IncognitO was outgam-
ed by big Ben. who won gallOping.
I % m .
from behind in the stretch, won the last
race.
The Summaries.
FIRST RACE-Five furiongs Preceptor. n6
(NOtterl, 70 ?, won; Bonnie Kels0. los Aius-
gTavs}. 70 !. second; Ruble, l0 lGamerl, 20
to J. third. Time I0l 45 May River. LoGdon.
Broadside. and St. D0Tine also ran.
SECOND RACE-One and one-sixteenth miles.
Juggler lo7 tNotteTl. to TO- won; Pretension, l06
to !. third. Time. l:il 55 Master Of Craft and
ST Joseph also ran.
THIRD RACE-Ons and one-sixtesnth miles
Hessian, l0l (E. Duganl. 10 10 !. won; Superman.
rs lNotterl 3 to 5, second; Mark Antony, l03
tDoylel te !, third. Time, la Castlewood and
Dandelion also ran.
FOURTH RACE Handicap; six furlongs Golden
Pearl 10 (E Duganl. 20 2. won. Big Chief ll6
(NOtter). 10 ], second; RosimiTo, l0S Doyle.
IS 10 l, third Time. l:l3 BeTJmaid, Cohort, and
PaTkview also
FIFTH RACE-FiFe and one-han fuTl0ngs. Big
Ben, Jos lN0tteTl. 10 , woni Ineognito 100 II.
Duganl, II TO 5. second; Rockstone los lynch,
is % J. third. Time i.05 Is. Jane Swift Black
Sheep. King Of Bashan, Hengows. Tenancy hy Cour-
tesy. and Martha Jane also ran.
SIXTH RACE4FiTe furlongs. Gladys Louise.
I06 &C. Buns L TO /. won; Sister Phyllis. log
(AIcCaTthyl. Z to ], second; Thetis, lo5 tF6nnl.
5 20 l. third. Time, l92 Hanonia, CaYaheri,
Gold Slipper Queen Eleanor. Lady BeYeTBick.
Grania and Black Mamie also ran.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Oupose Present Primary plan

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. May 1.-THE Demo
Gratis OF Giles County. at Pearissburg To-
day. in mass meeting. adopted resolutions
against the present Democratic primary
plan. instructing the delegates from the
county to vote for Senators Daniel and
Martin, Gov. Swanson, and ex-Gov Ty-
Ter for delegates to the Denver
convention.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
WIFE SLAYER SENTENCED.
James b. Smith Goes to Penitentiary
for Eighteen Years.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Nd. May fl.--Judge Hen
derson to-day sentenced James B. Smith,
convicted OF murder in the second de-
gree for the killing Of his wife, 10
eighteen years ia the penitentiary, the
limit
The courthouse was cleared before sen
tence was pronounced. The feeling against
Smith was such that Il was thought
best 10 remove him 10 the penitentiary
at once. Sheriff Hodel spirited him TO
the Queen City station. where the Balti-
more and Ohio train was boarded. Sher-
III Hodel was accompanied by a number
OF deputies. the court believing their en-
ployment 20 be advisable. AT the station
were number Of police 20 prevent a
demonstration Of violence. The crowd
was in a surly mood
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
ELECTOR QUITS BANK.
Moses Bomberger RetIres from Di-
rectOrate so Accept Honor.

oleciaI @ TIE washington HcnId-
HagerstOwn. Nd. May 1.-Moses Bonn
berger selected as Republican elector
for the Sixth district Of Maryland to-
day. rendered his resignation as direc-
tor Of the Second National Bank, Hagsrs-
town. the question having been raised
as 10 his qualifications TO serve as q
candidate for electOT while fulfilling the
ONCE Of director Of a national bank Mr.
Bomberger resigned from the bank d.
rectOrate in order to remove any doubt
as to his qualifications to serve as a
candidate for electOr.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Win Cane Nenrinr End.

Special to The Washington Herald
Rockville, Md, May 1.-THE Rachel D.
Cooke will case, which has been on trial
in the Circuit Court for this county since
Monday last, is expected to so TO the jury
not later than Wednesday. Miss Cooke
left her estate of about $4,000 largely TO
religious educational institutions. and her
heirs are combating the will on the
grounds of incompeteney OF the testatrix.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Handsome Residence Destroyed.
spec,a, to n. w..b,nvtop Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Frederick. Md. May 1.-THE handsome
country home of William B. CutshalI
register of wills of Frederick County
near Woedsboro, was destroyed by Are
with ell It's contents, at 4 o'clock this
morning Mr.. Cutshall and his family es.
capped in their night clothing. being un-
able to save anything except a plano. The
loss is partly covered by insurance.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Mrs. sarnh Penn Dead. .

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Laurel Nd, May u.-Mrs. Sarah Penn,
wife of Henry Penn. residing In Mont
gomery street, died late last night OF
paralysis. She was ffty-four years OF
age Besides her husband. she is sur
vived by one daughter and three sons
Miss Katye Penn, Messrs. Edward, Will
lam, and Frank Penn The funeral will
take place Tuesday afternoon from the
residence
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Joseph Trevlnger Dead.

speCisl to The Washington Herald
Hagerstown, Nd, May I1.-Joseph
Trevinger. a veteran retired miller. was
found dead In bed to-day at his home
at Willow Grove Mills. three miles east
Of HagerstoWn. His death was due to
a sudden attack of heart trouble He
was seventy five years old. Mr.. Trev-
niger followed milling all his life. operat-
ing the Willow Grove Mills for many
years. He was a member Of 81. Johns
Lutheran Church. Hagerstown. Nine
children survive.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Woman Opposes Prohibition.

Special to The Washington Herald
Salisbury n. c., May 1.-THE first anti
prohibition speech Of the campaign in
North Carolina was made on the streets
in Salisbury yesterday by Mrs Isabel
Rice, of New York. She spoke To sew
eral hundred people against temperance.
declaring It TO be a failure in other
STATES
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Big Ice Plant Burned
10 The Washington Herald

STscisl 10 The Washington Herald.
ChaTlestown, w. Va, May u.-Fire
this morning totally destroyed the new
ice plant here. The building was for
merly the Vulcan Road Machine shops,
but was recently purchased by c. L. Rob
inson & Co. of Winchester. Va. who
were installing an ice-making plant Loss,
$50, 0o0: insurance. S20.0
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Mr.. Fairbanks Has birthday.

Charles Warren Fairbanks. Vice Presi-
dent of the United States, yesterday cele-
hrated the ffty-sixth anniversary OF his
birth. Mr. Fairbanks was born in Union
vile Center. Union County. Ohio, on a
farm. He was not in the city yesterday,
but his friends here showered him with
kilograms of congratulations.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
william Cole Assigns.

SPECIAL 10 The Wilmington Herald
Hsrpers Ferry, W, Va, May IL
William Cole. a prominent merchant IN
Bolivar, to-day made an assignment
of his stock of merchandise to Eugene
Shugart, of this place, for the benefit
Of his creditors.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
CronmiIIer Citv solicitor,

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Laurel. Md, May n-At a recent meet
ing of the mayor and city council. John
D. Cronmiller was appointed city solici-
tor after Charles H. Stanley had declined
the Office, having held the position for
several years past. DR.. T. NJ. Baldwin
was unanimously elected as clerk to the
council to succeed Mr. Cronmiller
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Bridge Builder Tries 70 D,e

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg, Va. May n-Thomas Co.
ing, a bridge builder. attempted suicide
this afternoon at his home in Main
street by drinking four ounces OF lauda-
mum. Physicians worked over him for
three hours before he was out of danger
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
ABINGDON MAY GO DRY"

Town Which Makes Big Profit Sup
plying Bristol 10 Vote Soon.
Special to TIE Washington Herald.
Bristol, Va, May 1.-THE little town
of Abingdon, thirteen miles east of Bris-
tol, which is reaping a harvest Of $40 900
per year in net profits from its dispen-
sary since Bristol went dry last year. Is
preparing 10 vote on the question Of pro-
hibition. It Is predicted that owing to
the tremendous profits derived from the
dispensary. it will carry almost unani-
mously. The institution supplies whisky
for the dry territory for more than 100
miles In every direction.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Special Election at laurel.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Laurel Nd, May IA special election
will be held here on Thursday. May q.
to determine whether or not bonds not
exceeding $4,000 may be issued for a
better electric light system
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Mis. Perton I.nid 20 ROD

All that was mortal of Miss Alice Pey-
ton. who died a few days ago in Hyatts-
Vile. was laid TO rest yesterday morning
in Congressional Cemetery. Services were
held al St Marks Church, and large
concoursa OF friends was in attendance.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Mrs. Henson Bean Dead.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd, May 11.-Mrs. Henson
Bean. aged eighty years, died at her
home near Bethesda last night Of dis
eases incident TO old age. Several chill
drea survive her
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Mexican Brewery Destroyed.

Mexico City. May IA dispatch from
Chihuahua says that the brewery at that
place. in which Enrique Creel is largely
interested, was destroyed by fire. The
loss IS S2O0,OO0, partly covered by insur-
snce.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
MICH COWS POISONED.
Three of Herd on Dairy Farm Of
Bernard Monday, jr., Die.

Bernard Monday, jr., DIE.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Nd. May u.-Several head OF
cattle belonging to Bernard Monday, jr.,
who conducts a dairy farm on the out
skirts OF Rockville. were taken suddenly
III Oh Saturday last Veterinary surgeons
who were called were unable 10 account
for their illness
Three Of them died yesterday. II is sus-
pected that all of those affected had been
poisoned, and an investigation is now un-
der way TO find out the cause Of the trou-
bic. a number of the sick cattle now ap-
pear TO be recovering.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

um, Capitol, public lunchroom. Supreme
Court, Senate, House. Patent and Dead
Letter offices, Alexandria. Cabin John
Bridge Episcopal grounds. Center Mar
ket. Lincoln house, shopping district and
filtration plant.
The convention viii adjourn Saturday
night.
VIII Give Dinner Tonight.
The Washington Society of Engineers
viii give a dinner at Rauscher's tonight
in honor Of the members Of the Ameri-
can Engineers Association. who are In
attendance on the waterworks con-
vention.
Louisville Sends Three.
Among the cities taking advantage OF
the waterworks' convention to study
methods for bettering their plants. If
possible is Louisville. KY. This city has
a contingent of three at the convention,
composed Of Water Assessor j. Baxter
Rremer. o. s. Potter, buyer. and John S.
Morris, auditor OF the Louisville Water
Company. These gentlemen spent last
night looking over the many exhibits.
and will probably recommend the install
latioH of some Of the new features.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
WI Not Proseeute Preacher.

Special to The Washington Herald
Bristol Tenn. May u.-Rev. George
Tolliver, who was arrested at Green's
vile last week on criminal charge.
was released to-day. after having been
guarded at Johnson City several days.
and it is understood will not be prose-
cuted.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Friend of Mr.. SchIR.

'The baron is an old friend Of Jacob
Schiff, well-known banker Of New York,
and paid him visit when in that city.
I cannot speak with authority or say
whether Mr.. Schiff is the financial agent
of Japan in the United States"
The party will call on the President
to-day and will be entertained by Baron
Takahira, Japanese Ambassador. to-
night
After leaving here they will visit
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and New York
whence they will sail for England, and
then visit France, Germany, Italy, and
other European countries Their return
will be by way of Russia and the ST.
berian Railroad and Korea. They ex-
pect TO arrive in Japan in November.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
WILL NOT DISBAND
Light Infantry Company Re-
fuses TO Obey Governor.
SEEK TO RETAIN PROPERTY

Members Decline TO Surrender Ar
mOry, and Legal Contest Is Prob
berry Near -Four Mile Run P0wer-
hOuse-May 20 Last Day for Names.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
ARRIVE FROM JAPAN
Baron Sakatani and Party
at the ShOreham.
CALL ON ROOSEVELT TODAY
Secretary of Former Minister of FL
nance Explains Purpose CT PaFty's
Tour OF the WOrId-Says II Is a
Mission Of Peace, which His C0un-
try seeks-Beturn via Russia.

Baron Yoshire Sakatani, former minister
Of finance OF Japan, accompanied by K
Yagin L, Kobayashi, s. Mori. S. Suzita,
NJ. Yokoyama, and X. Umezawa, ali OF
Tokyo arrived in Washington last night
and registered at the Shoreham, where
quarters had been engaged.
The party is composed Of government
officials business men. and bankers. and
Dir. Yokoyama, secretary Of Baron saka-
tani, said they were making a sightseeing
tour of the world, and that there was alb
solutely no truth in the various newspa-
Per reports which claimed it was their
purpope to float a Japanese loan in this
country.
Finances Are Healthy.
Japanese finances are in a healthy con-
diton. said Mr. Yokoyama. and Baron
Sakatani. who has not had any oppor-
tunity TO travel on account Of his connec-
ton with the government decided tc
make a trip around the world Baron
sakatani was in the service OF the depart
ment of finance for about twenty-four
years. After having filed several posts
in the department he was made the vice
minister of finance in 1901 and the min
lister Of finance in January. 1906.
The baron resigned tie portfolio of
the minister of finance after nearly com
pleting the post bellum adjustment OF
finances. and preparing the budget. bas-
ed on the state of affairs in time of
peace Baron Sakatan has been busy.
and he could scarcely find time for any
extensive travel, even in his own coun-
try. Needless TO say, he had no time up
10 now 20 20 abroad.
Baron Sakatani stands for internation-
al peace and the progress Of his country.
One of his objects in the present trip is
TO come in contact with distinguished
persons in foreign countries He also
hopes to bring about better understand
ing with various nations, thereby max
ing Il clear that the japanese people
most faithfully respect other countries
rights and are after nothing but the in
tegrity Of their own country. The baron
is one Of those who hold that the in
crease in military expenses is a woe 10
mankind, and he is, therefore, endeavor-
ing TO lessen the nations burden in that
respect
There is no desire for war in Japan.
We want rest and peace. in order 10
build up and re-establish our finances and
commerce
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
VIRGINIA.
For a Pleasant, inexpensive
Summer Outing fSS Lexington, Va.

Situated In the Shenandoah Valley latitude 90
feet. about 80 miles from Washington. Noted FOR
its agreeable climate. superb scenery, cooi nights
absence Of mosquitoes Golf tennis fishing and
hunting in season. For information. address BOARD
OF TRADE, LEXINGTON, Va
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Programme for CHESTS,

An artillery drill at Fort Myer and a
visit to Arlington Cemetery will be the
features of Friday afternoon, and Fri
day evening there viii be a theater party.
In addition, Mrs. Johnson has arranged
an especial programme for ladies', includ-
ing.
Formal and informal teas, luneheons,
and receptions, sightseeing automobile
trips each morning, and the following
places of interest will be visited: Monu-
ment, Bureau Of Engraving and Printing.
Treasury, Corcoran Gallery Of Art, Octagon
House Continental Hall. Naval Observa-
tory, Navy Yard, State, War, and Navy
Building, Mount Vernon. Indian Head,
Smithsonian Institution, National Muse
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-20
EIGHT MILES
OF TRENCH DUG
To Stop Progress of Huge
Forest Fire
ATTEMPT is SUCCESSFUL
Several Thousand Acres Of Valuable
Timber Land Burned over--A Mil
lionaire Joins in the Active
Fighting.

st. Johnsbury, Oct. 2o.--After sever.
thousand acres of valuable timber land
on Kirby mountain and Victory hill
had been burned over, the fire fighters
considered today that they had checked
the progress Of the flames by digging
a trench eight miles long, thus enclos-
ing much Of the burning tract. They
Lave worked increasingly and one of
the most tireless workers was million
airc Elmer Darling, the owner OF the
Fifth Avenue hotel in New York. who,
with the International Paper company,
was the chief loser in the devastation
oil the FIRE.
1t is estimated that between two
and three thousand acres were burned
over, the fire having started on Kirby
mountain through the careessness Of
some hunter. AT one time the flames
were within two miles of LyndonvilIe
village and many farm buildings have
been threatened with destruction. Hun
dreds of men turned out to stay the
progress Of the flames, Mr.. Darling.
whose palatial summer home is in
Burke, being one Of the first to respond.
lust what his loss viii be and that of
the international aper company is un-
certain. There are besides many small
or owners who are hard hit by the fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-20
C.S. PAGE JOINS
W.P. .DILLINCHAM
IN u. S. SENATE

and was elected governor of Vermont
in 1850, serving from 1890 to 1892 He
was on the state Republican committee
from 1872 TO 1889, and was delegate
10 the national convention in Chicago
in 1880.
He Il a director OF the st. Johnsbury
and Lake Champlain railroad company,
treasurer OF the LamoiIle Publishing
company, Of the Morse Manufacturing
company, the Hyde Park Lumber com
pany. lie is president of the Lamoille
County National bank, OF the Lamoille
County Savings bank and Trust COM
pany, the Hyde Park Hotel company,
the Fire Lumber company. and treasur-
er of the Buck Lumber company He is
also trustee of the Lamoille Central
academy, Brigham academy and the
Vermont Sanatorium for the cure of
tuberculosis.
II is said that Mr.. Page has never been
defeatd for office but once, in 1890, when,
by a combination in which retiring Con-
gressman II. Henry Powers was the chief
factor, he was defeated for the first dis.
trict congressional nomination by David
johnson Foster, who has held the Office
ever since. Mr. Page enters upon the
duties of his office March 4th, 1909, and
viii serve until the same time in-l9ll.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-20
GUS ROGERS DEAD.
One Of the Best Known Comedians on
Statge Today.

New York, Oct. 2o.--Gus Rogers Of
the stage comedy team Of Rogers
Brothers. died here late yesterday Of
appendicitis. Rogers had an attack Of
appendicitis in Chicago in 1902, but he
deferred the operation. He improved
and soon was able to resume his work
on the stage. He was taken sick at
Utica, n. Y, three weeks ago while
touring with the Rogers Brothers in
Panama" company.
Gus Rogers was one Of the best
known low comedians on the American
stage. The brothers, Max and Gus.
started their stage career in Austin
and Stones music hall in Boston in
1880. They did a German dialect and
knock. about act.
Gus Rogers was said to be worth
$500, 900 most Of which Is invested in
theatre property in this city.
A widow Maude Raymond, vaude-
vile player, and two children survive
him.