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The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
SIXTY-THREE MILLTONATRES
AT THE CHICAGO CONVENTION
Total Wealth of These Men Is Said to Foot Up
One Hundred and Eighty-nine Million.

Chicago, June H-Analytical scrutiny
OF the list Of delegates and national COM
mitteemen-a scrutiny undertaken by men
who are familiar with the personnel Of
the list-showed to-day that at least six
ty-three millionaires are expected 10 be
I'm Chicago when the convention is called
TO order Tuesday. There may be great
many more.
The roster contains numerous men who
are certainly near milllonaires. and who
might, ii the secrets Of their investments
were known. prove themselves not only
millionaires. but multi -millionaires. Six
ty-three is at least a conservative esti-
mate. The amount OF wealth TO be repre-
sented in the convention, therefore. is
enormous.
Some OF the men in the seven-hgure
category possess S2o,oo0.O0o or SSo,o ,O0O
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prevailing fashion. "T. r." said Mr..
Handy this afternoon to the Taft
brothers. who are considerably in evil
dencc about the corridors Of the Annex.
IT. r. should begin to fade out Of this
situation" Charles Taft laughed. Henry
Taft grlnned, and said: Il don't know
but. of course. there is something TO Mr..
Handy's theory.
From now on there is good reason TO
believe that II viii be Taft and Roose-
welt. and not Roosevelt and Taft who are
doing things. And this. OF course, how
ever we may feel about Il, is inevitable.
Taft must take the reins now. IL is,
after all, his candidacy. and no one else's
in all the world. And so il will be.
Copyright. 1908. by George Matthew Adams)
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15

Others boast 100000. Many have for
tunes estimated at from S1.cOo.O0o TO 5000
OOo An average figure. it is thought
would be 100000 for those in the mill
ionaire class. II this amount be accepted
the wealth represented in Chicago this
week will total some SlS9 100000 if million
aires alone be considered.
In the New York delegation every one
Of the delegates-at-large is rated as
millionaire. They are Gen. Stewart T.
Woodford. chief booster for Hughes. Seth
Low. former mayor of New York. and
former president Of Columbia University:
Edward H. Butler Of Buffalo and Fred
erick r. Hazard. Of Syracuse. Possibly
the wealihiest Of the many wealthy New
York delegates is John E. Andrus. OF
Nonkers, who has made his money by the
manufacture Of medicinal preparations.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
BOY STARTS FAKE REPORT.
Sends Ont Wireless Dispatch that
Cruiser Colorado Is Ashore.

Sends Ont Wireless Dispatch that
Cruiser Colorado Is Ashore.
San Francisco. June 14-Some ingenious
kid, experimenting with a wireless outfit
at Seattle. started the report late last
night that the cruiser Colorado went
aground at high tide on Dungeness spit
at the entrance Of the Straits Of Fuca.
and was in dangerous position.
All wires were kept hot along the
coast for hours trying to get details of
the disaster. Finally about in the morn
ing the Seattle wireless station received a
dispatch that the Colorado was anchored
OF Dungeness spit
Capt Underwood, Of the Colorado. re-
ports a hard passage up the coast from
Santa Barbara. All the papers here
printed a fake story aout the Colo
RADIO except the Chronicle, which got a
at the last moment
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15

and measurements it is proposed to keen
in one central place
In addition to the photographs and
measurements, each employe will be ex-
pected to give his business pedigree and
where he has been employed during all
the time that he has been in business.
Employees Of the banks are extremely
indignant over the action Of the bankers.
but the latter declare that If their en-
ployes are honest, there Is no reason why
they should object to having their pic
lures made.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
BANK CLERKS KEPT HONEST
BY THE BERTTLLON SYSTEM
After Losing $7,5OO,OOO, Heads of Pittsburg In
StitutionS Plan to Prevent Further Thefs.

Pittsburg, June H-Pittsburg bankers
who during the past three years have
been robbed Of almost S.5OOO00 by dis
honest employees. have decided on a Ber-
tillon system by which they hope TO keep
tab on all their employees. They have
consulted Joseph Linden. the Bertillon
operator OF the Pittsburg detective bu-
reau. and he is furnishing them the neces-
sary information.
Each bank viii insist on its employees
having their photographs made and their
measurements taken. and these pictures
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
Taft Managers Scurry to
Hold Delegates.
SENTIMENT GROWING
Roosevelt Only Man Who Can
Defeat the 0hiOan.
SOUTH IS FOR PRESIDENT

AIdrich, Of Alabama, Still Insists
He Can Deliver 200 Delegates for
the Third Term-Dolliver Still
Favored for the Vice Presidency,
but Undercurrent Is for the Old
Ticket, Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
Even Secretary's Friends Admit
that He Is Up in the Air.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
l-Kaiser Greets DR.. Hill.
l-Taft Men Fear Stampede.
l-Comment by Samuel Blythe.
1--Burrows TO Ignore Roosevelt
MAKE Bank Clerks Honest.
S-Many Favor Old Ticket.
CNegroes Demand Fair Play.
9-Annapolis Motorman in Hiding.
9-Pistol Duel Follows Theft
LOCAL.
l-Baptized with Water from Jordan.
2-Chauges in the Consular Service.
-Outing by German Societies.
Z-Plans OF the Taft Compaign.
5-Memory of 81. Margaret Honored.
5-Churches Observe Children's Day.
Hebrew Makes Address.
Hold an Election.
Sing in Church.
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TEN DIE IN FLOOD.

Thirty Houses Destroyed and other
Damage Done by CloudburSt.
Mexico City, June IA food at Japala
caused by a cloudburst, caused ten deaths
by drowning. Thirty houses were de-
strOyed
Several other towns I'm the State Of
Puebla were damaged by the flood
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WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Showers and cooler to-day. To-
morrow fair; light to fresh west
to northwest winds.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
AMBASSADOR HILL
GREETED BY KAISER
Towers Successor at Berlin
Presents His Credentials.
MEETING IS QUITE INFORMAL
American Diplomat Goes to Court In
Evening Dress-EmperOr Wears a
Generals Undress Uniform-COmeS
from POtsdam in Automobile Spe-
cia1y TO Receive Visitor.

Berlin, June l4.-Dr. David Jayne Hill
the American Ambassador. presented his
credentials 10 the Kaiser this afternoon
in the garden OF the royal schloss here.
The audience was fixed four days ear
lier than was expected. The fact that
It was arranged 20 take place so soor
after Dr. Hills arrival is assumed to
mean that his majesty did not wish
by delay 10 open the way 70 the impu-
tation that he was reluctant 20 receive
him. while the holding Of the reception
in the garden is interpreted as signifying
the Kaiser's willingness TO waive for
mality and his wish 20 give the occasion
the simplicity which presumably would
be acceptable to the Ambassador.
Baron Won Knessebeck drove In a state
carriage 70 the Hotel Adlon at noon and
took DR. Hill to the schloss. Another
state carriage tooh John ". Garrett
second secretary Of the embassy. and
Lieut.. Commander Reginald r. Belknar.
the naval attache.
Wears Evening Dress.
Or. Hi did not initiate ex-Ambassador
Tower in the matter OF uniform. He
wore evening dress, the only costume
other than a uniform that is allowed at
the court on state occasions. on arriv-
ing. Dr. Hill found the Kaiser alone in
the garden. attircd I'm generals un-
dress uniform. He had come from Pots
dan, IN an automobile uurpOcpIv fo ra-
ceive Dr. Hill He Immediately advanced
and shook the Ambassadors hand.
Speaking English, he heartily welcomed
Dr. Hill, impressing upon him the genu-
ineness of his reception.
The Ambassador. after a formal YER
bal statement of his mission and the pres
ontation of letter from President
Roosevelt. .conversed with the Kaiser
for half an hour alone. the others hav-
ing withdrawn within the castle. Afl..-
ward. the Ambassador and his party re-
turned 90 the Hotel AdIon in the state
carriages
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
FAVORED SUITOR SLAIN.
JeaIous Rival for widows ARec
tions Accused Of the Crime.

tiOns Accused Of the Crime.
Wilkesbarre- Pa June 14-John
Kraucholsly. OF Nanticoke. was shot
down and killed al midnight last night
while walking on Broadway. in that city.
and to-day Vladimir Rispkosky. who IS
charged with the murder. was captured
and lodged In Jail.
The men had been rivals for the love of
a pretty young widow Of Nanticoke, and
the police believe that the fact that
Kraucholsly had been the favored one Of
late may have aroused jealousy on the
part Of his rival The shooting occurred
when there were many people on the
Sreet.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15
Caught Trenty-three-inch Trout,

bloomsbury, Pa, June 4-AI records
for big trout in Fishing Creek have been
broken by former Sheriff J. BOYD McHen-
~, who hooked one that measured %
inches and weighed pounds and ounces
The sheriff hooked him with a hy. and
landed him after battle Of three-quar-
tiers Of an hour.
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Absolute safety for Suv.-.-.

-. me special silver vaults OF Union Trust
%, 10th and n SITS. offer absolute pro-
seectlon al reasonable rates. Silver called
a9r and delivered without additional
The Washington herald., 1908-06-15

Baltimore and Ohio r. r. Excursion.
SLIGO 10 Frederick. kcedysville for An
tietam). and Hagerstown and return. sun
day. June p Special train leaves Union
Station a. m.
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SpcciaI-CORimcncem bouquets. 81.
Blackstone. 18th ana n SIS NV
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
ANTI-INJUNCTION
LEGISLATION IS
DEAD THIS SESSION

Washington, May 21.-By a vote OF
rs to 63 the Republicans of the house
tonight went on record in opposition
to the passage of the anti-injunction
bill.
This vote was taken on a motion
made by Representative Sherman of
New York to adjourn the conference
sine die. The three votes were taken
during the conference. n motion TO
adjourn sine die made early in the
meeting by Representative Fassett OF
New York, was lost by 68 ayes to 69
nays. Later Rep. Tawney of Minneso-
ia moved that a final decision be de-
ferred until tomorrow night. This was
lost by a vote of 64 to 62. The dis
cussion was resumed and in the mean
time hurry call was sent out to alb
sent members. Rep. Sherman then
made the sine die motion which was
carried.
This disposes Of anti-injunction leg
islation for this session.
In the course OF the conference,
Speaker Cannon made a severe attack
on Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation of Labor, one Of
the most ardent supporters of the bill.
The argument of the opponents OF
the proposed legislation was that it
was dangerous to the interests of the
country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
INTERSTATE IN !
SORRY PLIGHT
Rlndernecht and Rexford Fall In At
tempts to Interest Erie Capital
for Financing Team-May
Go to Cory.

Erie, Pa, May 20.-The Dispatch in
today's issue published the following:
President Rexford, Of the Inter-
state, and George Rindernecht, Of
Bradford, arrived In Erie early yes
terday morning and are still in the
city. The Interstate promoters spent
yesterday trying to induce local capi-
tai to take flyer on the local In
teTstate franchise. From all reports
no more progress was made in this
direction than was the case at first.
"Rexford and Rinde necht spent a
large part of the day with the mem
bers of the Elks' club, who hold the
lease on the grounds at Reeds Driv-
ing park After offering everything
in their possession, it is said, to get
the Reeds track lot, Rexford and
Rindernecht were turned down con-
clusively and in a manner that left
no room for doubt
''Such is the local baseball situation.
It Is a clear case of no Interstate in
Erie If yesterdays developments can
De Idheu as iuulCdLiNS' Inv INV
state franchise may be shifted from
Erie to Cory. Rindernecht and Rex
ford were in conference with Cory
interests last night and 1t is believed
that this will be the final outcome of
the controversy. The Cory people
have made the Interstate a good offer
and if the same success is met in inter-
esting LOCAL capital that has been the
case up to the present time, 1t is prob
able that the berth will be transferred
to Cory without delay.
$50 great has become the sentiment
for O. & P. baseball that a good sized
crowd OF local fans will journey to
Butler today to witness the game be-
tween the Sailors and New Castle"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
KENNY BROS.

Canton, enjoyed days visit at the
home of their uncle, F. A. Fisher, on
Sunday.
Married-At the pleasant home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Griffith, on
South Canal street, on Tuesday, May
IS, 1908, their daughter, Alice, and
Luther Phelps, of Pine Grove, w. Va
Rev. Alspach performed the ceremony
in the presence Of the family and a
few friends The happy couple left
on the evening train for their future
home at Pine Grove, w. Va, bearing
with them the good wishes of the
many friends of the bride, who is well
known and respected here.
Rev. Wengert, Clifford Rayl, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Kittinger, Misses Grace
Fisher, Nellie and Grace Kittinger at
tended the symphony concert at Cam
ton on Tuesday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
BOLIVAR.

Bolivar, o., May 2f-Mr. McIllyre,
of ElyTia, was a Bolivar caller Sun
day.
Misses Clara Myers and Isa Koehier
were shopping in MassilloR Friday.
James Toner and family left Sun
day for Michigan, where they will
spend the summer.
Mrs. Crothers, who has been quite
sick, is Improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Foraker passed
Sunday with relatives near Beach
City.
Miss Minnie Weaver, who has been
travelling in the west for some time, is
spending a few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weaver
G. A. Miller, of Akron, was
Sunday caller at this place.
Mrs. Thomas Kemple, of Dover,
spent Wednesday with friends and
relatives
Earl Smith and daughter, Martha,
of Elyria, were here few days last
week visiting with relatives.
James Kennels, of Alliance, enjoyed
last Sunday with his parents.
Mrs. Harry Smith, who has been on
the sick list for some time, is improV-
ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
CONCERT
BY HART COMPANY

The s. G. Hart Concert company
gave a concert at the First Christian
church Wednesday evening under the
auspices of the intermediate Christian
Endeavor society that was a pronouEc-
ed success. In the company are 9.
G. Hart, tenor, well known in Canton
church circles as a singer of sacred
music, and who recently completed a
musical course at Wooster university;
Miss Ethel Rockey, soprano, and Clyde
Brandt, pianist. Both Mr. Hart and
Miss Rockey were in excellent voice
and made favorable impression with
their first numbers which was inten-
sified as the evening wore on. Mr..
Brandt showed himself to be a virtu-
oso Of merit as well as skilled ac-
companist. 1t Is said that the COM
pany will go on the road next season
and is already booked by a lecture
course bureau.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
THEATRICAL

GRACE GEORGE IN "D1V0RCONS." /"
1t is rare for star to surround her
self with such an exceptionally able
company as is this season supporting
Grace George who comes to the Grand
next Saturday, matinee and night, in
Sardou's comedy, ''DivorcoBs." Frank
Worthing, who has undoubtedly ap-
peared with more stars than any
other leading man on the stage today,
is again this season with Miss George.
He is pleasantly cast and his work as
the husband of the frivolous Cy-
prienne is said to be the best he has
yet done. A little later in the season
1t Is announced that Mr.. Worthing
will be starred in a new play from
the pen of an English dramatist.
Douglas Gerard, an actor of promi-
nence in London, has been specially
engaged to enact the role of the fool
ish young lover "Adhemar." Mr..
Gerard has been associated with such
actors of prominence as Beerbohm
Tree, Arthur Boucher, Lewis Waller
anu CISu n hcSlSl III NhaA
ter acting, Max Freeman, is cast for
the role of Joseph" the amusing
head waiter at the Cafe Grand Vatal.
Mr.. Freeman Is also known as a
clever stage director and for years
staged all the productions staged at
the New York Casino. Charles Stan
ley, who has long been identified
with comic opera, but of recent years
has Joined the legitimate ranks, is
seen in the role of the French police
officer and is said to play 1t we'll.
Edward Fielding, at one time Olga
Nethersole's leading man, who played
with her in Sapho upward of 400
nights, Is also numbered in Miss
Georges support. Ruth Benson, an
English actress who for the past few
years has been appearing in this
country, has the role of the young
widow, Mime. de Brionne," while JUS
tine Cutting is the Mile. de Lusigan." !"
Laura Lemmers, a young actress OF
great promise. is the "Josepha," and
the other members of the company are
likewise happily cast. "Divorcons,"
with Miss George. greatly pleased both
New York and London, and the piece
is said to be the best effort of the
French playwright Sardou. The COM
edy is bright and the story is anus
ingly told of the change from the
wife seeking to leave her husband for
another by the easy road of the new
divorce law to the woman who
comes to realize that her husband
had virtues that attracted her. So
pronounced was Miss Georges success
in London that she returns. to that
city in the spring and will probably
not be seen again in this city for
some time
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
NEW BERLIN.

New Berlin, o., May 2i.-The Me.
mortal service will be held Sunday
evening at the Christian church. The
choir will sing and the speaker for the
evening will be Rev. r, B. Chapman,
the minister. 1t will be union SER
vice under the auspices of the G. A. Fl.
post and the New Berlin Memorial
association.
r. K. Watson, of Cleveland, spent
his vacation at home here.
Married-By Rev. H. ]. Rohrbaugh,
Charles D. HOLDEN, of Cairo, and Miss
Ellen G. Miller, at the home of the
brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Nelson
Miller, Tuesday evening.
Mrs Belle Graham Wells, of Lodi,
O., was the guest Of Miss Annie
Hershey. Sunday.
E. B. Schlitz came home from Som
erset county, Pa. for few days, and
left Monday evening for West Vir-
ginia.
Miss Ruby Hess is home from Pitts
burg, Pa, where she has been for
some time.
Mrs, Mumaw is reported very low
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.
Lentz, from the infrmities of extreme
old age.
Mrs. 8. Sehrantz is improving
slowly. E. E. Schrantz and daughter,
Miss Lesta, of Orrville, visited the old
home Sunday.
Mrs. Syler, of Elkhart, Ind, has
been the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
F. G. Hoover, at their Maple avenue
home.
The Hoover-Price home is being
much improved. 1t was built in 1874,
when w. H. Hoover began business
here.
Tho Endeavor rally last Sunday
evening of the Christian and Re
formed societies was largely attended.
1t took the place of the regular SER
vice of the Christian church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
AT THE ORPHEUM

Patros OF the Orpheum are waxing
more and more enthusiastic over the
work of the Three Valenteens, aerial
artists, showing at the popular the
atre this week.. Their work is clean
cut in every particular and contains
enough of thrills to stir the most
blase theatregoeT. The stage setting
is unique, inasmuch as the curtain
lifts on a space dead black except for
the three performers in white. seated
high up on a swinging trapeze. From
the time the curtain rises until the
act. is closed there it not al idle mo-
ment and interruptions of breath
among the audience are many and fre.
Quent.
The rest of the bill is coed. Her
bert and Vance, musical performers,
coax harmony from many instruments
and show high class as musicians.
Cummings, Thornton and company, in
a dramatic playlet, score a hit and
their work is received with much ap-
plause. Delmo, the tuggleT, is a fin
jshed artist and handles a large var
iety OF objects that betokens much
practice and many appearances before
the public. The HameltonB, in a
comedy act, furnish the laughs OF the
bill and they come fast and often. The
films are interesting and the illustrat-
ed song late metropolitan faVorite.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-22
WIND STORM
Swept Over Minneapolis
and Other Cities of the
Northwest Doing
Great Damage
MANY WERE INJURED

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 21.--A
northwest gale of intensity, bringing
with it great damage, death for at
least one and serious injury for sew
eral persons, fell upon Minneapolis
and surrounding territory today.
Wires went down in all parts of the
city before a 81 mile an hour wind,
causing no less than 18 alarms of fire
in few hours. A steady and ex-
cessive rain fell with a total precipi-
tation of 39.
A long chapter of accidents, many
of them painful, and at least one
with probably fatal result followed in
the wake of the storm which was
one of the most severe of the year.
st. Paul suffered to the extent of
several thousand dollars from fires
caused by crossed electric wires and
lightning. Many chimneys were
blown down, the city's drainage sys-
tenn was temporarily impaired and
Easements in the business section
were thoroughly flooded.
At Owantanna, near here, during
the terrific electric storm, lightning
struck Kelly hall, the boys dormi-
tory at Pillsbury academy. The build
ing is four story one. The light
ming struck the fire escepe at the roof,
running along the iron and entering
third story room by one of the iron
braces. There was a bed against the
wall at that place and the lightning
set the mattress on fire. The flames
caused little damage.
The village of New Ulm was struck
by one of the most severe storms in
recent years yesterday. From early
morning until o'clock in the after
noon dust storm from the south
travelling at the rate of so miles an
hour passed over this section.
Despite the violent air current, resi-
dents were sweltering, and shortly
after o'clock a terrific electrical
storm, accompanied by a high wind,
rain and hail terrified the people for
over three hours.
Considerable damage was done to
the small grain by hail alone. Short
ly after 6 o'clock the streets were rag
ing torrents. The downpour resem-
bled cloud burst The Mississippi
river rose over six inches and in
some places the low lands are inun-
dated. The city was enveloped in
darkness for several hours during the
storm.
At Wahpeton, N. D., Campbell Broth
ers' main show tent blew down while
the performance was In progress and
two persons were badly injured Full
ly 1000 people were in the tent at the
time. Rain had been falling at inter
walls all through the day and soon aft
er the performance began heavy rain
began to fall accompanied by wind.
A large number Of people left the tent
fearing danger. At about 3 o'clock
a cyclone lifted the tent and there was
wild scramble for safety.