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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Little. STUDY. overworKeds Him.

Dispatches: say a noted football
players mind has, been affected by
ower-study: Sounds good deal like
an automobile suffering from SPAWN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

Wage War on Wood Pigeons.
Englishmenf of Nid-Devon have or
ganized to wage war on wood
pigeons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Ambassador to Japan.

As governor general the TennesSeean
served two years until his selection.
by the president to be the first Amer
team ambassador to Japan He served
a year as ambassador. then resigned
and returned 10 Memphis and his law
books Aften only one years respite
he now takes up official duties again.
It has been. popular since the presi-
dent announced. Mr.. Wrights appoint-
nent to CALI him Democrat. AS,
mentioned, he. opposed Bryan In 1896
on the money question and votec
against him. In 1900 he was again In
opposition 10 the Democracy on what
was defined In the Kansas City plat
form as the paramount issue Of the
campaign-imperialiS Mr.. Wright
as a matter Of course, stood for tho
Republican policy OF expansion, So far
as the Philippines are concerned, be-
ing a member Of the administrator
commission to govern those islands.
Going much further back. 1t may be
recalled that II f876 and In 1884 Mr..
Wright was a delegate to- the Demo
cratic national conventions. Thus be
helped to nominate the only two Dem
ocratS who have been elected tc the
presidency since tS56-T1Gden and
Cleveland. Tlden didn't serve. But
that's another narrative. Mr.. Wright
may be called a Cleveland Demo craft
having advocated In the main the poll
cies favored by the f11ustrious citizen
who has but just passed away. But
there are Democrats who think that
Grover Cleveland died Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Has Trained. Bull at. Work.

Thomas Hill; a Eawrenceville On.
j. farmer, has trained bull to run
a treadmiIl. which pumps water,
churnsi butter and does all of that
kind of work The bull, Hill says.
beats windmill or gasoline. engine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
When He Wins.

IT'S when a man gets Gn top that
ffe can write his name at the bottom
of a check.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Apes Advantage in Museularlty.

Apes advantage IN Musc0iarity.
An ape weighing so pounds is far
more than match, single-handed, for
an unarme& man of three times his
weight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

questioned and whose courage, like his
convictions. was never known to fall
ter, man in every way qualified for
the Office, and his name is Luke E.
Wright"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
GETS 10000 VOLTS; LIVES.
Buffalo MRn VIII Probably Lose
Hand n Result of shock.

Buffalo, \. Y, June lo.-Lawrence J.
Mayer. son Of J. p. Mayer, the traction
magnate, may lose his right hand before
the surgeons can save him from the
effects of 5000 volts Of Niagara Falls
electricity which shot into his body
through a folded newspaper az the Lake
Erie Traction Companys transformer
station a, Athol Springs.
Young Mayer. explaining the working
Of q 5000 volt transformer. pointed a
folded newspaper close 10 the machine
and the load shot into his body and cut
the sole Of his left foot His hand IS
horribly burned. there are ugly burns on
his body. and a hole burned in the sole
Of his foot shows where the current shot
out into a concrete floor.
The power comes 10 Athol Springs
overland from the turbines at Niagara
Falls about thirty miles away. II comes
IN one load OF 60,00 sc}ts and IS trans
formed and sent out two 1inef Of 80 %
COO volts each. j. 3 Mayer youag May
er's father. is associlted with William i.
Sheehan in the Lake Erie Traction Com
pany and Is pushing "a system Of trolley
lines between Buffalo anG Cleveland.
Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
MASKED MEN TAKE
BRIDE And MONEY
CarOlinian Falls Into Hands
of MOOnShinerS.
POSSE SEARCHES FOR WOMAN
Groom Takes His wife Into Cabin
on Mountain and MOuntafncers
Drive Him Away After Capturing
His Spouse-BIindfoIded lie Hunts
for Days with No Success.
Special to The Washington Herald

Special TO The Washington Herald
GreensvnIe. s. G.. June lO.-w. F. Buns.
Of Macon County. \. c.. a bridegroom Of
two months. arrived I'm Greensvllle to-
day in state Of nervous collapse. and
related 10 the officers the details OF a
narrowing experience in Painter Noun
tain. where he stopped at a cabin all
night with his wife
1t is in a region where moonshiners
have long been supreme The room oc-
cupied by himself and his bride was
forcibiy entered by half dozen masked
men. a portion Of whom forcibly sub
jugated him, while the others, after GO
ing through his clothing and relieving
him Of all Of his valuables. forced Mrs.
Buns TO dress and accompany them from
the room.
Buns. after the disappearance of his
wife, was bEndfolded and led into the
woods. where he was left to make his
way the best he could. after being warn
ed that II would be best to keep stM
tongue regarding the incident
In spite OF this warning, the frantic
husband hunted about the neighborhood
for three days. In hopes Of learning some
thing regarding the whereabouts of his
wife. He was. however. finally discov-
cred by the mountaineers, who told him
that his wife would be allowed to meet
him at Lady Creek Branch at sundown
OF that day. Buns waited az the ap-
pointed rendezvous all night. but his wife
did not appear.
AT daybreak next morning, fearing TO
delay reporting the incident any longer,
being convinced Of the futIlity of any
further effort on his part, the man made
his way here. arriving this morning.
A posse has gone TO the mountains for
tho purpose of effecting a rescue Of the
young woman.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
REIDS GIVE BALL IN LONDON.
Event Is I'm Honor Of the Engage
ment of Their Daughter.

London. June 1O.-Ambassador and Mrs
Reid gave a ball tonight at Dorchester
House in honor Of the betrothal Of their
daughter Jean. to the Hon. John Ward.
Among the crowd of titled and fash
Ionable persons who attended were the
Duke and Duchess Of Connaught and
their daughter, the Duchess Of Albany,
Prince and Princess Alexander Of Teck.
Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Mr. and Mrs.
William Waldorf Astor, jr.. Mr.. and Mrs.
Drexel. Mr.. J. Pierpont Morgan. and Mr..
ogden Mills.
Mr.. Reid received his guests at the
head of the famous marble staircase.
which was half-smothered in crimson
roses. Every available part of the rooms
was decorated with the loveliest flowers.
Dancing continued until a very late hour.
Prior to the ball Mrs. Potter Palmer
gave a dinner in honor Of Miss Reid and
Mr., Ward. Many prominent guests at
tended. who accompanied Mrs. Palmer
later to Dorchester House.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
CAPT. RABEY DIES OF RABIES.
Commander of Quarantine Steamer
Tnl<nOwingIy Contracts Disease.

New York June 1o-Capt. Edwin c.
Rabey. commander of the health depart
ments quarantine steamer, James W
Wadsworth died in the Smith Inhrmary
at Stapleson, Staten Island, this after
noon OF hydrophobia. due 10 a bite from
stray dog he received seven months
ago.
When Capt Rabey was bitten. he
washed the blood from the wound. bound
the wound up and thought no more OF IT,
The physicians consider the case one of
the most remarkable on record.
Symptoms of rabies developed without
warning and Capt Rabey did not know
what they meant. His wife was n his
bedside. but she almost collapsed to-day
when she learned the certain fate await
ing her husband.
on Sunday last Capt. Rabey was on the
Wadsworth. Toward evening he felt a
contraction Of the throat and IL hurt him
10 swallow. A physician was summoned
and on his advice Rabey was taken TO the
inhrmary. There hydrophobia symptoms
developed rapidly.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
GOULDS NAY End QUARREL
Frank Said to Be Anxious to Adjust
Trouble with Wife.
Reconciliation IL Expected by
Social Friends of the New
Workers.

New York. June 10-The return TO town
to-day Of the Frank Goulds revived talk
of a reconciliation among their social
friends.
Mrs. Gould Is occupying an apartment
at the ST. Regis Hotel. while her hus-
band. who has been on a cruise in his
yacht Helenita. is staying at his resi-
denCe SIS Fifth avenue. Both principals
in this widely discussed esuangement re-
ferred all inquiries to their legal advisers.
In behalf Of Mrs. Gould. Henry L.
Sprague, lawyer. Of Is Broad street, said:
"As no moral obllQuity IS involved in the
suit for separation which Mrs. Gould has
brought against her husband. there is a
strong possibility that 1t will be with
drawn"
What Is the exact status OF the case?'
was asked
Simply this: Mr. Gould was served
with assummons and complaint in a suit
for separation about n month ago. lis
attorneys have not filed an answer and
the case is not on the calendar. and prob
ably in no event VIII be put on the calen-
dar before fall"
Before sailing for Europe. George J.
Gould. the head Of the Gould family. was
asked if he had not been requested by
his brother Frank to use his influence in
winning his sister-in-law's consent TO a
withdrawal OF her suit.
Il am not the family peace-maker, -
replied the elder Gould. My brothers
affairs are his affairs, not mine"
The facts are. that Frank Gould has
tried his utmost to patch up his differ
ence with the daughter of the late Eu-
gene Kelly, even following her TO a
Southern watering place, and there at
tempting 10 win reconciliation.
Mrs. Gould is said 20 have made Mr..
Gould's temper the keynote of her ex-
pressed desire TO live apart from him, and
certain remarks he is alleged to have
made to her while in anger are the
stumbling blocks TO her forgiveness.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
CAR NOW A BRITISH ADMIRAL
Edwards COnfers Honorary Title,
War ships Fire salute.

War ships Fire salute.
RevaI June lo-The Car and Czarina,
King Edward and Queen Alexandria
spent the day in going TO and from one
another's yachts. inspecting war ships.
receiving deputauons. and interviewing
ministers King Edward had lengthy
interview with NJ. Izvolsky, Russian min
lister of foreign affairs. who afterward
conferred with Sir Charles Sardinge. per
manent secretary Of the British foreign
office. It is understood that one of the
chief topics Of political discussion, was a
settlement Of Macedonian troubles. Re-
ports indicate favorable results.
King Edward has appointed the Gar
an honorary admiral Of the British navy
At the dinner given by the Gar on
board the imperial yacht STANDARD last
night the Gar. in welcoming King Ed
ward. referred appreciatively TO the
satisfactory settlement of Anglo-Russian
questions.
King Edwards reply was extremely
cordial. Speaking with impressive energy
OF the Anglo Russian convention. he said.
I believe it viii serve 10 knit more
closely the bonds uniting the people Of
the two countries. I am certain it will
conduce 70 satisfactory settlement in an
amicable manner of some momentous
questions in the future. and that It will
also help very greatly toward the gen.
eral peace Of the world I hope this
meeting may be followed before long by
another opportunity OF meeting"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
PRETTY GIRL SHOOTS MAN.
Mississippian Refuses 10 Draw Cur
Against Her.

Tunica, Miss, June 10.-Using the pistol
her father had used in former tragedies
between the families. Mrs. Una May
Weinstein. daughter OF T. NJ Houston,
who was recently killed by J. T. Lowe in
street duel here. shot and mortally
wounded Lowe to-day, sending a bullet
which penetrated the lungs, entering from
the back.
Lowe turned and leveled his revolver,
but dropped u by his side when he saw
his assanant was a woman. a second
shot was fired by Mr.. Weinstein, but ii
went wide of It's mark.
Mrs. Weinstein is under arrest at the
home Of her mother. Lowe was taken 70
Memphis for surgical attention. The bull
let penetrated his body and crushed a
diamond stud worn IN his bosom.
Mrs. Weinstein is nineteen years Of age,
and has just been married. She is MEM
Der Of one OF the wealthiest families In
the State. Lowe is leading attorney \
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
Sons Are out of CITY.
MITCHELL FOR GOVERNOR.
Illinois Labor Organization FnvOrS
Miners Chieftain.

Chicago, June 10.-John Mitcheu's am
bition 70 run for the Democratic nomin-
alton for governor Of Illinois has re-
ceived official Endorsement from officers
Of the American Federation Of Labor.
according 10 a dispatch received to-day
from Washington.
Mr.. Mitchell, who was formerly presi-
dent Of the United Mine Workers OF
America has announced that he will say
in Springfield next Monday whether he is
willing to be a candidate.
His Washington advisers believe his
decision will be favorable. The Illinois
Federation Of Labor Will be in session in
Springfield. and If Mr.. Mitchell consents
IT'S officers will start a boom for him.
which few Democrats expect can be head
ed Off
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
DIES At HIS POST
IN MASONIC TEMPLE
n. B. Fugitt Stricken at
Drill of Knights.
NEWS KEPT FROM MOTHER
Parent of Seventy-year-oId Wash
ingtOnian l. Herself More Than
l. FeareG-Sons in West Are NOti-
Red-Make Funeral Plans To-day.

While In the act Of giving a command TO
Washington Commandery, Knights TEN
plars. last night. Nathaniel e Fugitt. Of
1900 / street one OF Washmgton's oldest
citizens. was stricken with heart disease
and died before ne could be carried 20 a
couch in tie Masonic Temple, where the
drin was being held.
Mr. Fugitt who was the third officer os
the commandery. was drilling the mer,
and after aligning them. he was about 20
give a command, when he was stricken.
Was dorm in Washington.
Nathaniel Fugitt was born IN Washing
ton, seventy years ago. and after receiv-
ing an education in private and public
schools, he embarked In the lumber busi-
ness. He furnished nearly all the lumber
the District government used during the
administration Of Gov. Shepherd When
Mr. Shepherd retired from office. Mr..
Fugitt sold out his business and accepted
a position in the Post-cfhce Department.
where ne had since been engaged.
The dead man is survived by his
mother. his wife. and two sons. The
mother. who is more than ninety years
Old lives in Four-and-a-half street and
has not been told of her sons death. for
feer the shock might cause her death.
The wife was prostrated by the news Of
her husbands death, but her condition
has improved.
SOns Are Out Of City.
The sons are Donald c. FUEitt, OF san
Pedro. Cal. and Carroll T. Fugitt. Of
Louisville, Ky. Both were notified OF
their fathers death last night Arrange
ments for the funeral Will be made to-
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
EXPECT HUGHES TO QUIT.
Politicians Believe His Name VIII Be
Dropped After Complimentary Vote.

IOAAiACAunA BeiAeNe his AunC ~ III DG
Dropped After Complimentary Vote.
New York, June l0.-State Chairman
Timothy L. Woodruff in an interview
yesterday said that it appeared to be
absolutely certain that Taft would be
nominated for President al Chicago. and
that in view Of this Gov. Hughes can
didacy ought not to be permitted 20
stand in the way Of New York State
getting the Vice Presidency.
If Gov. Hughes friends. he said. should
insist on the governors name going be-
fore the convention there would be no
objection provided II was understood
that Il would be meTely a complimentary
vote, and that New York State waived
none of its rights TO the second place
by presenting the governors name.
Mr.. Woodruff declared that he himself
was not a candidate FOR the Vice Presi-
Dental nomination. and said that ne
would prefer TO remain as State chairman
and manage the campaign I'm this State 20
being candidate himself.
In some quarters il is believed that an
understanding will be reached between
the Hughes men and the organization
leaders by which Gov. Hughes will with
draw as a candidate for the Presidential
nomination, and the organization will
agree 70 support him for denomination for
governor. if he desire 20 run again.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
COUNTYS OLDEST WOMAN DIES
Mrs. ManIey, OF Cumberland, Had
Lived los Years.

SPECIAL 70 Inc washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. June 10.-Mrs. Mary
z. Manley, aged lOS years. died last night
at the home Of her granddaughter. Mrs.
Mary Manley Brown. of Cumberland, af-
ter a brief illness. from paralysis. She
was a native Of County Mayo, Ireland.
Her age is well authenticated. She came
70 America eighty-fve years ago. She
saw the first railroad train enter Cumber-
land.
Her only surviving child is Patrick, who
when last heard from was in Chicago.
Sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five
great-grandchildren survive
Mrs. Manley was by several years the
oldest resident Of Allegany County. She
lived in New York upon her arrival in
America. and she came to Cumberland bv
wagon, the railroads not yet having been
constructed. Her memory until a few
days before her death was clear Her
husband helped TO build the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad into Cumberland.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
BURTON CALLS ON PRESIDENT
Holds Conference with Chief Ex-
ecutive and Secretary Taft.

Representative Theodore T. Burton. OF
Ohio. who will make the speech placing
Secretary Taft in nomination for the
Presidency at the Chicago convention,
was in conference with President Roose-
vel; and Mr.. Taft yesterday.
Mr.. Burton left Washington for New
York last night, to attend the meeting of
the executive committee of the National
Currency Commission. to be held to-day.
We viii map out a tentative pro-
gramme at this meeting said Mr.. Bur-
ton. Later. probably on July 20, at some
place 70 be decided by the executive
committee the entire commission will
assemble to outline a plan OF action"
Mr. Burton intimated that a campaign
OF education would precede consideration
Of measure providing a scientific plan
of banking and currency for the United
States
While there is n wide divergence OF
opinion In the commission on the sub
ject. / think we will finally reach an
agreement" said Mr.. Burton.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
JOHN F. FINERTY DEAD.
Irish-Ameris an Patriot and Editor
Dies in Chicago.

Chicago. June lO.-John +. Finerty,
editor Of the Chicago Citizen. and promi-
nent as a lecturer and Irish patriot. died
at his home here early this morning
after an illness Of several months.
Col Finerty was born in Ireland in
1876. While still a boy ne joined the
Irish revolutionary movement and was
forced 20 leave his native land. Arriv-
ing In the United States In 1854, ne en-
listed in a New York volunteer regiment
and remained with il until the end Of the
civil war. He also served in some Of the
later Indian campaigns. receiving special
mention on several occasions. He came
to Chicago in 1856 and began his news
paper career In 1850 he founded the
chicago Citizen. and in the same year
was elected 10 Congress
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
SEEK STRONG MAN
Taft Leaders Look Over See
Ond-place Candidates.
CORTELY0U'S NAME is HEARD
New York Is DebatabIe Ground, but
Tariff RefOrmer Is UrEed-Scnator
banks Only Other Names Now In
der Consideration by the Leaders.
SPECIAL to Tho washington Hcrald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Chicago, Ill, June lO-George 3. CorteI-
you of New York. Curtis Guild. of Mas
sachusetts; Jonathan p. Doniver. of
Iowa, or Charles W. Fairbanks. of Indi-
ana, IL may be said would be satisfactory
TO William II. Taft as a companion on
the Presidential ticket, and comparatively
satisfactory IN the order named.
Cortelyou's name IS being pushed by
the men who declare a New York man
for second place is absolutely essential
to the success Of the ticket
AS for Curtis Guild. some Of the strong
est Taft men say he would be an ideal
man for the place because he is a tariff
reformer. They say also that Mr. Taft
wants tarin reformer on the ticket with
him in order that there may not be even
the suspicion Of hedging
VIII Declare for Revision.
The party is to declare for revision. It
has declared for revision before. but II
never has meant t. This time IL means
Il, and what is more, IL has got 20 show
10 the people that ii means II.
OF course. there are othelG Dolliver
is strongly urged as a Western man. John
Hayes Hammond is working for It. and
the names Of Woodruff and Seth Low. Of
New York. are mentioned. And back OF
them all looms the shadow of Fairbanks.
Doubts Guilds Chances.
Senator Lodge, It is stated. does not
believe Gov. Guild has the remotest
chance for the nomination and scarcely
believes the situation worth his time or
the oratoricaI efforts on his part. yet
Gov. Guilds friends are urging Lodge not
TO take that Indifferent view Of the mat
ter but keep on Keeping on"
Lafayette Young. OF Des Moines. is one
OF those who believes that Senator Dolli-
Yer should remain in the Senate He said
to-day.
Il don't believe there IS a man in Iowa,
Republican or Democrat, who does not
concede that. as far as the personality Of
Dolliver is concerned, he would make an
admirable candidate for Vice President.
and an equally satisfactory Vice Presi-
dent; but Senator Dolliver is the present
head Of the Republican party in Iowa. a.
the natural result of the victory Of Sena-
tor Allison and himself over Gov Cum
Minis, and his selection for the second
place on the ticket with Taft would re-
light the fires Of factionalism which have
begun 10 die since the primaries of last
week"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
REGISTERED MAIL STOLEN.
Pouch Said to BE worth Fifty Thou
sand Dollars Il Missing.

Kansas City. NO. June IO.-A registered
mail pouch en- route from Los Angeles
to New York is reported TO have been
stolen at Kansas City some time Sunday
night last
While no definite statement can be OBJ
tanned from the local postal inspectors, II
is admitted that a valuable pouch is
missing. At one quarter II is said that
the pouch contained several thousand
dollars. another source placing it as high
as $1,000 These statements are without
verincatiOn.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
EVANS IN NEW YORK.
"Fighting Bob" En- Route TO Lake
MOhOnIS for a Rest.

New York. June 10.-Rear Admiral Rob
ley d. Evans arrived in the city tonight
from Washington on his first visit here
since the battle-ship fleet sailed
He was accompanied by his daughter
and went to the Hotel Gregorlan. He
will leave tomorrow morning for Lake
Mohonk, where he will stay several
weeks
Admiral Evans still walks with the
aid Of crutches, but said he hoped TO be
entirely well in a short time.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
MRS. SAGE GIVES S25O,OOO.
Widow of Fhnancier Makes Record
DOnatIOn TO Princeton.

New York, June leone of the largest
single gifts eyer made TO Princeton Uni
versity is credited to Mrs. Russell Sage
She IS said TO have subscribed S250.O 200
to the university's endowment fund. Pub
lie acknowledgement of the gift will be
made in a few days, IT is said.
An association of the alumni Is to con-
tribute an additional $1500O0 One OF the
alumni alone contributed 10000 to the
fund.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
state Convention Postponed.

Helena, Mont, June t0.-The Demo-
cratic State convention which should
have been held at Bozeman to-day was
postponed until July 1 on account OF
the recent washouts on railroads east
and west. Reports from various coun-
ties in the State are 20 the effect that
William J. Bryan will be indorsed as
candidate for President.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
Half Million Bushels of Corn Burn.

Chicago. June 1O.-Sparks forming a hot
box in the machinery in the upper part
of the Tri-State Transfer Company's mas
sive elevator set the structure on fire this
evening. The loss is S7OO.OOO More than
10000 bushels Of corn were burned with
the elevator.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-11
KItchin's Successor Named

Special to The Washington Herald
Greensboro, n. c., June 10.-The Fifth
district Democratic convention tonight
nominated A L. Brooks to succeed Rep
resentative w w. Kitchin. who is a
candidate for the gubernatorial nomina-
tion in this State