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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
DEMOCRATS SCORE L|LlEY
ROBERTSON NAMED FOR GOV.
ERNoR IN CONNECTICUT.
Enactment of Law Urged Prohibit
ing Corporate Interference
With Legislation.

HARTFORD, Conn, September 10
Connecticut democrats in state convention
today nominated Judge A. Heaton Rob-
ertson of New Haven for governor and
adopted platform which makes the cam
didacy on the republican ticket of George
l.. Lilley leading issue of the campaign.
When the proceedings reached the stage
OF nominations there were calls for eX-
Gov. Thomas l.. Waller. and in response
mat gentleman arose and declared that
he was out of office forever, but that he
intended TO do all in his power for the
democratic cause. state and national.
He declared that in view of the out
come of the submarine investigation he
did not believe Representative Lilley
would vote the national republican ticket
ana closed by placing in nominate on for
governor Judge y. Heaton Rober, son.
Inc nomination was made by acciama-
tlon. The platform, which was adopt d
py rising vote, indorses Bryan and
Kern and the declaration OF prime pies
adopted t the democratic convention Ii
then continues:
The dominance of the arrogant politi-
cal machine which for years has con
trolled the republican party of Connecti-
cuI mas produced a condition in our state
which is matter of grave concern to
all good citizens. SO lost to all sense OF
political propriety and civic decency has
the republican machine become that it
mas forced upon a reluctant party the
nomination of George l.. I.illey. Mr. LII
ley S public record while in Congress was
such ihat he received the emphatic con-
domination of that body.
Representative James SchoolCraft
Sherman, the republican candidate for
Vice President OF the United States. was
an active party to these proceedings ana
the republicans of Connecticut cannot.
with consi. tency. vote for both Sherman
and Lilley.
We proclaim that the reputation of
George l.. Lilley, the destruction of ma
chine politics and the rescue of our sta Z
from the hands of the political pirates
who have seized control of it's manage-
ment are the supreme and oversnadow w
ing issues Of this campaign.
The pla form also urges the enactment
of an effective law prohibiting, under
heavy penalty, corporate interference with
legislation. either by 'contr buttons or
appointments to Office; favors Jaw re-
quiring the political parties of Connect
cut to make public prior to and after
election the names of all campaign con-
tributors. and also the creation of a fifth
congressional district and the BOLTON OF
the office of representative at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
SMITH WILL OPPOSE MUOD
CONVENTION ACTION IN FIFTH
MARYLAND DISTRICT.
Resolutions Indorse the National
Democratic Platform and Call
for Tariff Revision.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, September
16.--The democrats of the fifth congress
sional district of Maryls d. composed of
Anne Arundel, Charles, ST. Mary, Cal
vert, Howard and Prince George coun-
ties, the twenty-first, twenty-third and
twenty-fourth wards and the sixth and
seventh precincts of the eighteenth
ward of Baltimore city assembled in con-
vention here today and nominated George
M. Smith of Bowie district, Prince George
county. as their candidate to oppose Rep
resentative Sydney E. Mudd, recently
nominated by the republicans.
The convention was called to order by
State Senator William f. Clagett OF
Prince George county and Col. w. S
Powell of Howard county was elected
permanent chairman. and DR.. Otto Nj
Reinhardt of Baltimore city and Thomas
d. Worton of Baltimore county were
elected secretaries.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing the
democratic national platform and the can.
didates; condemning the longer retention
of Theodore Roosevelt with hts policies
and big stick by proxy. in the person OF
William II. Taft" and declaring that 1.-The
high tariff of the republican party. fos-
tered by the trusts, oppressed the labor
ers and farmers
Robert w. Wells OF Hyattsville, twice
a member of the Maryland house of
delegates, acting as proxy for Col
kalbfus. placed the name of Mr.. Smith
before the convention in spirited
speech The nomination was seconded
by State Senator Arthur Pue German
of Howard county, and Mr.. Smith was
by rising vote, declared the unani-
nous choice of the convention.
Mr.. Smith was the democratic candi.
date against Mr.. Mudd in 1906 and sue.
ceeded in reversing a large republican
majority secured by Mr. Mudd i'm 1904 In
Baltimore city. LII. Mudd was, however
elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
POLICEMAN NUMBER ONE QUITS
PRIVATE ANDERSON FIRST AND
OLDEST MEMBER OF FORCE.
Has Enough After Long and Useful
Career-Board to Pass on
Application.

Private Ligan B. Anderson, the Oldest
member OF the metropolitan police force,
who for the past twelve years or more
has done duty at the District building. has
applied to the Commissioners, through
Maj Sylvester, for retirement because of
failing health.
The police retiring board will hold a
meeting at police headquarters Friday.
The application of Private Anderson Will
be considered. What pension. if any.
shall be granted to him will also be de-
termined.
Anderson was born in MARYLAND, Oc-
tober 8, 1925, and was a gardener by
trade. He served three months in the
Union army and September ID, 1861, was
sworn in as policeman in the Dis
trict of Columbia OF 10 men sworn IN
at that time he is now the only one re-
He was given badge No. 1, which he
has since retained.
Appointed to duty at the first precinct
station, he served there until transferred
to the fifth precinct. For number Of
years he was detailed at the Government
Hospital for the Insane.
He was promoted to class November
1, 1892, and to class 3 July 3, 1906.
While doing duty at the fifth precinct,
which covered the territory of Uniontown,
now Anacostia. Anderson, with Private w.
7. Anderson, on the night of May 4, 1878.
arrested Richard Harris. colored, who the
previous night had violently assaulted
Miss Gertrude Christmond near her
mothers home in Uniontown.
Lieut.. Noonan, in charge of the fifth
precinct, at that time wrote a commune
cation to Maj. Thomas P. Morgan, super
intendent of police, commencing the eih
cheney of the two policemen In making
the capture.
Anderson's home is at 32S w street An
acostia, where he lives with his family.
He has reached such an old age that he
feels 1t would better serve his health II
he were to retire from service. Friends
have urged him to round out the half
Gentry of police service. which he has so
nearly completed
His record as policeman has been
without blemish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
MOTHER TAKES REVENGE.
Empties Shotgun Into Negro Who
Assaulted Her DAUGHTER.

POWDER SPRINGS Ga. September 49,
After forming and heading a posse to
chase Robert Bostick. negro, who had
attacked her nine-year-old daughter, Mrs.
Sarah Reed, wife of prominent citizen,
shot the negro full Of birdshot as soon as
he was overtaken.
Bostick was employed at the Reed home
and enticed the little girl into an out
house, where he attacked her and then
fed.
When the child told her mother, Mrs.
Reed, her husband not being at home,
armed herself with shotgun, formed a
posse of neighbors and led them in pur-
suit of the negro. After a long chase the
negro was discovered hidden behind a log
in a woods.
Mrs. Reed called on the members of the
posse to stand back. raised her gun and
discharged both barrels into the negro,
probably fatally wounding him. She be-
gan to reload the gun, when the sheriff
and deputies rode up and took charge of
the negro. Mrs. Reed, sobbing, begged
the sheriff to let her finish Bostick. The
sheriff hurried the negro to Marietta to
prevent lynching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
NO SUICIDE AFTER ALL.
Pfender Made Hard FIGHT +,
Die

PITTSBCRG. September 16-William
Pfender, aged twenty-seven years, a
former mill worker. believed to be de-
mented, caused sensation on an Atwood
car here today by making two unsuccess-
full attempts to commit suicide. Pfender
first threw himself in front of the car
and was dragged some distance. After
being placed on the car to be brought
TO central police station he slipped a
heavy piece of wrapping cord, made into
a sling hitch,' around his neck and
proceeded TO strange himself. Several
passengers endeavored to remove the
cord. but only drew II tighter. Realizing
that the man was slowly choking 10 death
the motorman put on full speed and made
quick trip to the station. Two police
officers finally succeeded IN cutting the
cord after Pfender had been thrown to
the ground and badly bruised In trying to
fight his rescuers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Increased Interest in Golf at
Garden City.
WEATHER CONDITION FINE
Edwards Travers Match the Feature
Today.
LIST OF REMAINING PLAYERS
Champion Is Making Grand Fight
to Defend Title and Will
Probably Win.

GARDEN CITY. n. Y. September 1e.-
With sixteen players still eligible for the
national amateur golf championship.
there was no let-up in the interest shown
by spectators at the Garden City Club
links today.
The weather conditions. including a
northeasterly breeze, were much the Same
as those which prevailed yesterday.
The eliminating rounds have weeded the
big field so that the survivors represent
the west. the east and the metropolitan
sections as follows:
Metropolitan, seven; New England.
three; Chicago. two: Pittsburg. two. and
Utica and Philadelphia enc each
The match which attracted the greatest
interest today was that between the Chi
cago youth. Kenneth Edwards. and tho
present champion. Jerome u. Travers. as
the winner of this will be looked to as
the most likely to work his way to the
1nal OF Saturday. w. J. Travis also is
from the game he played yesterday morn
ing In the high wind the former cham
pion ought to survive the semi-final stage
Friday.
Byers-Ward Match.
In the second half of the draw E. NJ.
Byers and John NJ. Ward will meet today,
and next to the winner of this match the
chances OF Thomas NJ. Clafin Of Weston,
Mass. young player of promise, who
beat Fuller, the Massachusetts champion,
yesterday, are thought to be best. Fred
erick Herreshoff, who belongs to the
metropolitan district but entered from
the Ekwanok Club, Manchester. VT,
knows the course Well and may improve
on his play of the last two days.
W. c. Fownes, jr.. of Pittsburg and the
Chicago schoolboy, Albert Seckel, should
have an interesting match, and the entire
days play gives promise Of unusual in
terest.
All the contests today and during the
remainder of the week will consist OF
thirty-six holes match play.
Standing of Players.
Standing of contestants in 3d. hole match
play at the end of the first half eighteen
holes):
Jerome D. L. Travers. Montclair. up
on Kenneth Edwards. Chicago.
H. H. Wilder. Lowell, Mass, 4 up on
Walter j. Travis. Garden City.
w. c. Fownes, jr., Pittsburg, up on
Albert Seckel. Chicago.
Max H. Behr. Morris county, N. j. 4
up on II. p Whitney, Nassau.
Fred Herreshoff, Manchester VT, up
on w. P. Smith, Philadelphia.
T. NJ. Clatlin. Weston, Mass. 5 up on
Archie NJ. Reid. st. Andrews. N. Y.
T. NJ Sherman, Utica. ] up on c. E
Van Week, jr, Montclair.
John NJ Ward. Westbrook, 1 up on
E. NJ. Byers, Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
AGED RESIDENTS DEAD.
William H. Pyles, Aged 90; Mrs. N
G. Donaldson, 80.

William H. Pyles. ninety-eight years
Of age, died today at his home, Cabin
John. Md. He had lived in and about
Washington practically all his life and
had many friends here. Arrangements
for the funeral will be announced tomor-
row.
Mrs. Nancy c. Donaldson, in the eigh-
tieth year of her age. died Monday at her
home. Ballston. Alexandria county, Va.
The funeral will take place from the
Mount Oliver NJ. P. Church. Ballston, at
. o'clock tomorrow afternoon
William T. McClosky. a longtime resi-
dent of the District of Columbia, died to-
day at his home, 1890 7th street, at the
age of nearly eighty-two years. His wife,
Mrs. Annie E. McClosky. survives him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
CROPS DEAD ON THE Street
DANIEL F. TAYLOR, CIVIL EN-
GINEER, SUDDENLY STRICKEN.
Head Badly Cut by Fall-His Body
Taken to the
Morgue.

Daniel F. Taylor, a civil engineer, Of
1923 New York avenue, dropped dead
shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon at
the corner of 10th and G streets north
west.
Two or three persons who saw him fall
say that Taylor was walking down 10th
street In perfectly natural manner and
that suddenly he appeared to stumble and
acted as If stricken with epilepsy. Then
he pitched headlong, striking his head
upon the stone sidewalk and inf1icting a
wound which bled profusely.
Rev. Father Smyth of st. Patrick S
Church also saw him fall and rushed to
his assistance, but Taylor was dead be-
fore he reached him.
Taylor had evidently been to the bank
only few minutes previously, as the ink
was hardly dry in his bank book, show
ing deposit.
Was in Office This Morning.
Taylor had an office room at the New
York avenue address, and the city di-
rectory gives his last address as 6O5 18th
street, but it was discovered the latter
address was his former office. Nothing
has been learned as to his relatives or
of his home address 1t was said by other
tenants in the building that Taylor had
been in his office about noon.
Inquiry at the bank disclosed the fact
that he was known there. but that none
of the officials knew his nome address.
Mr.. Taylor's body was removed to the
morgue.
Mr.. Taylor was a Scotchman, about
fifty years of age. and although he had
been a resident of Washington for nearly
twenty years he had narrow circle of
acuuaintances. He went into the en-
gineering business about eighteen years
ago in the Office of David ]. Howell,
worked his way up to the position Of
chief assistant and eventually became
Howelrs partner. For the last six years
he had been working alone.
AS far as can be learned, he had no
relatives in America. He had married
sister in Scotland. He is said to have
been a Mason.
His former partner, David j. Howell
says that he was a retcent man and
mingled little in society.
Taylor had a fall In his Office two
weeks ago, and since that time had been
complaining of not feeling well Other
| than that lie appears to have been an
unusually healthy and rugged man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
MEXICo's FOURTH OF JULY.
Dia de Independence Celebrated To.
daY

Ell PASo. Tex, September 16.-With
the booming cannon and ringing bells the
celebration of Dia De Independence, Mex
icos Fourth of July. was begun yesterday
and today the celebration will be in full
blast throughout the republic. The pre-
liminaries to elaborate feasts for today,
September 16. which in a number of wears
in Mexico's history has been remarkable
for revolutionary disturbances, passed
of in Juarez. across the river from here
without any demonstrations hostile to tho
Diaz administration. No reports of any
outbreak along the border were received
here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Trial of Capt. Avery Over

SAN FRANCISCO. Septem or 1s.-The
trial Of Capt. Solomon Avery, jr.. Coast
Artillery, Z. s. A., whose administration
of the funds of his company has been in
vestigated by court-martial, came to
an end yesterday with arguments by
both counsel. The findings of the court
have been submitted TO Col Maus. com
mander of this department, but, follow
ing military procedure, will not be made
public until passed upon by the depart
ment at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Cat characteristics.
'armen Sylvia, in the Century.


Cats. rather than belong to new
master. will cling in grief to the old
walls and refuse to be taken away from
them. But if they can follow their mas
ter they will go with him to the end of
the world. One must not forget tar tn
are extraordinarily nervous and tinid,
and from timidity easily lose their heads
and run away, they themselves know not
whittier They must be well protecte l
and made to feel that they are guarded
and cared for. We must not. however,
expect a cat to obey like a dog. 1t is a
free and independent little beast-a
cousin of the Iona tropical animal
which needs great warmth in order TO be-
come most beautiful and as large as it's
nature permits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
HURRICANE HITS STEAMER.
Arkadia, From New Orleans, Puts in
at San Juan.

SAN JUAN. P. R., September 16.-The
American steamer Arkadia, from New
Orleans, has arrived here in a damaged
condition from the effects Of the hurri-
cane last week. which she encountered
ten miles off Turks Island. Considerable
damage was done to the upper part of
the vessel and the holds were flooded.
Capt. Grifffths of the Arkadia says
that he ran into the storm on the night
of September 10. 1t developed hurricane
proportions the following day. the wind
blowing with terrific force for several
hours.
A board of survey made an examina-
ton of the Arkadia and decided tina, she
proceed after ordinary repairs. A fur
Their survey of the vessel will be made
when she returns to New Orleans. The
cargo was only slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings Of the
thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four hours
beginning at . pm yesterday:
Thermometer-Septemb Is, pm, 6S
pm, so; II midnight. So; September 16
4 am, so; 8 am. SO; II noon, &c: pm
50. Maximum. SO. at pm, Septembe,
Is; minimum, 80. am, September 10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10, 4 pm. 1927
pm. 30.31; II midnight, 30. 30. Septem-
Der 16. am, 30.2S; am, 1929; noon.
1923; pm, 30.1S.
Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours, 50; year ago, Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
MOVE PATRIOTS BONES.
Remains Of Heroes to Be Placed in
New Vault.

NEW YORK. September 16.-The bones
OF the American patriots who died on the
British prison ships in New York harbor
during the revolution are being removed
from the old vault in Fort Greene Park,
Brooklyn. where they have been for years,
and put into the new vault under the
steps leading to the prison ship, Mar
tyr,s Monument, on the hill in the park.
This monument. tall shaft OF simple
but graceful beauty, is from a design
by the late Stanford White. 1t is to cost
100000, and will be dedicated this fall.
The governors Of the thirteen original
states have been invited to be present
at the dedication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
PRAISES BRYAN
AND CRITICISES HUGHES
Statement Of Principles Adopted by
the Rochester Con-
Ventiou

ROCHESTER, n. Y, September 16.-On
national politics and candidates the plat
form adopted by the democratic conven-
ton today says:
The democracy of New York in state
convention assembled reaffirms and re-
news its allegiance and devotion to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
STEEL MAKER KILLED.
John Leonard of Montclair, N. J.,
Accidentally Shot.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MONTCLAIR, n. j.. September 49,
John Leonard, a wealthy iron and steel
manufacturer, was shot dead by an ac-
cident at his home at Maple avenue to-
day.
1t was said the secretary found re-
volver on his way to the house and was
handing the weapon to Mr.. Leonard.
The chief of police was summoned after
the accident.
Word was sent also to the New York
Office of John Leonard & Co.. at lag
Broadway.
Mr.. Leonard died soon after the acct
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
WILSON WON'T RUN.
Would Rather Be Secretary Of
Agriculture Than Senator.

BOSTON, Mass, September 16.-Secre-
tary of Agriculture James Wilson, who
has stated that he was not candidate
for the senatorship from Iowa. referred
to the subject again yesterday. saying:
IT have told my people out there that
not even a senatorship could induce me
to leave the work in which 1 am now
engaged There are two factions Of the
republican party in Iowa, the conserva-
tives and the so-called progressives.
Il have suggested that the differences
are not so great that they cannot be CON-
posed, and I have advised my friends
to try to compose them. The situation
can be adjusted, l believe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Sonora Prospectors Murdered.

: BISBEE. Ariz., September 16.-The bod
les of John O'Leary and John Poe,
American prospectors who left last Au-
gust on a camping trip. have been found
in the mountains thirty-flve miles from
Montezuma, Sonora, Mex. The bodies
had been partially eaten by Wild animals,
but there We're indications that they had
been murdered and their camp looted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Hayashi OFF for Rome.

TOXIC, September len. Hayashi,
Japanese ambassador to Italy, started to-
day for his post at Rome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
DIED..

NUSSEAR. On Monday, September IL, 1905 at
her residence. 239 10th street southeast
ADA E., beloved daughter Of Edmund A. and
Clara l.. Nussear tnee Crown.
Funeral Thursday. September Il, at 4 o'clock
from Grace Baptist Church, 9th street and
South Carolina avenue southeast. Relatives
and friends invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
CHAMBER WITH CHEERS

Continued From First Page)
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ton of his name was considered a slap by
Murphy at McCarren.
Leonard c. Smith was promptly put up
by Voorhees, of Queens county and the
long Brooklyn leader promptly took the
platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-16
Effect Of Bryan's Success.

The election OF Mr.. Bryan and Mr.
Kern through the assistance of the cleo
toral vote of the state of New York Will
go very far to secure this underlying
earliest and most important of all the
many needed reforms.
1T will do more. 1t will assure it; for
once it becomes apparent that the people
recognize the gravity of the evil and have
determined to cut it out root and branch,
no party will dare to stand in the way"
The platform was adopted as reported.
1t was announced that there were no con-
tests over seats. United States Senator
Gore of Oklahoma entered the hall and
was applauded.
At l o'clock James Sague of Poughkeep-
sic placed Mr.. CHAMBERS name before the
convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
EcKLES AND THE BIBLE.
Chicago Banker Known for Devout.
ness of His Life.

James H. Eckles, who died suddenly
of heart disease at his home, in Chi
cago, few days ago, was one of
the most devoutly religious men of
large affairs in the country. He
scrupulously avoided ostentatious dis
play of his genuine piety, and only
his most intimate friends knew of his
deep religious convictions. Among
them was Grover Cleveland, who.
while governor of New York, dis
cerned this trait in Mr.. Eckles' char
acter when the latter was a student
of the Albany Law School. Mr.. Eckles
was not psalm singer or leader
of prayer meetings, etc. Seldom was
his name publicly connected with
ments, but it is recalled by persons
in Washington who knew him well
when he lived here as comptroller OF
the currency in the last Cleveland adj
ministration, that he gave more liber-
ally of his income to the cause of re-
ligion than any other man of their
acquaintance. 1t was his custom to
read one or more chapters of the
bible every night before retiring, it
made no difference how late the hour,
and on his outing trips he invariably
carried, tucked away in his baggage,
a copy of the sacred book. 1t is re-
lated that while always the jolliest
member of every outing party, Mr..
Eckles never failed to read the bible
in camp under sputtering light every
night as long as the trip lasted. He
and Mr.. Cleveland, the latter the son
of a minister, used to have long dis
cussions of the bible whenever Mr..
Eckles called at the White House at
night for a private chat with the pres
ldent.