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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
New Fast Mail Train Operated.

The Post-office Department announced
yesterday the schedule OF a new train
operated over the Northwestern and Union
Pacific railroads between Chicago and
Portland. Greg. which materially i'm
proves the mail service between those
points and more promptly advances the
mails accommodating in New York. Bos-
ton. Philadelphia. and Washington.
Westbound nine and one-helf hours
time Is saved between Chicago and
Portland. Eastbound. a gain OF about
twelve hours is effected.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
zEPPELIN'S TRIP HALTED.
Meets with Accident on It's
Way to Berlin.

Berlin. Aug 6-The Zeppelin III.
which started for this city, after fight
ing strong winds was forced to land at
Nuremberg. TO repair a broken rudder.
The balloon Is still at Nuremberg and
Il is impossible as yet to say when It
will be able TO start again. The damage
to the forward motor is so considerable
that after much time was spent in try
ing 20 repair Il, Il was decided that it
would be quicker to install a new one.
The order for It was telegraphed to
Canstatt. whence II was rushed by spe-
cial train. but the time required to put
it in place and adjust 1t may necessi-
tate the balloon staying at Nuremberg
all night
The envelope is so badly rain-soaked
that when the balloon starts again the
extra weight is likely TO interfere Sc
riously with its speed, and II It reaches
Berlin It must be much later than was
originally intended
The weather here Is wet and windy.
II IL does not improve. the attempt 10
get here tomorrow viii probably fail.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28

continued from rage One.
varying number OF seconds. ranging from
one to fifty-two. the average being sew
enteen, except the NTH. which took
eleven minutes and twenty-six seconds.
The best time was ten minutes one sec
ond.
A nasty, gusty, II not strong wind in
the morning prevented much flying HUI
bert Latham. with his Antionette mono
plane. made two flights. Nm. Breguet
(biplane). Bugue Varllla CVoisin biplane),
NDelagrange (Blerio monOplane). and
Sommer (Farman biplane) made failures
10 get or. while Paulhsn CVoisin biplane)
on his thfrd attempt got started, but al
most Immediately met with an accident
that finished his competition for the day
After o'clock things got lively, as
many OF TIE contestants wanted 20 take
advantage OF the last chance to make
a score for one OF the six prizes IN the
Champagne race.
sommer Makes Good Time.
sommer did thirty miles IN O:a on a
Farman biplane. Latham on a smaller
Antionette covered over hfty-nine miles
in 1879. incidentally breaking the fifth
mile record. doing the distance in I:11:2O
Tissandier drove a Wright machine
sixty-one and one-quarter miles in 1852
and Delagrange on a BleriOt mOnoplane
coveerd thirty-nine miles in 55:27 SOM
mer. who has done little here as yet
drove Farman machine twenty-five
miles In 41:43, while several single rounds
were made by Glenn H. Curtiss in 500 Is
which was two seconds better than his
last effort. but still under Bleriots rec
ord OF S:0i 2-5.
AS Curtiss passed the stands he over
took the Cellular machine and passed II
as though ii was standing still.
Bleriot made rounds on two OF his
monoplanes. On the smaller he did the
distance IN 11:52 10, and on the larger in
sos 2-5 The daily gate receipts are Of
ficially given as follows:
Sunday $500 francs: Monday, 26,2OO;
Tuesday, $1,000; Wednesday, 1900. and
Thursday $4,000 These amounts do not
include the advance bookings for Tues
day, when there was a great increase in
the receipts, due to the presence OF Presi-
dent Fallieres.
The committee was unable TO grant
! Paulhan's request, that the final for the
duration prize be adjourned until to-
morrow. II also declined to allow him
to make another trial tomorrow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
ECHO OF AFFINITY CASE.
Commission Named to Conduct Earle
Divorce Proceedings in Paris.

New York. Aug. 7.-supreme Court
Justice Akend signed to-day an order for
a commission to take testimony in Paris
in the suit brought by Julia Kuttner
Earle. the affinity wife Of Ferdinand Pin
ney Earle 10 annul her marriage
The commission was directed to obtain
Thomas Barclay. who viii examine
George Vavin and S. G. Archibald, two
French advocates who assisted Emile
Marie Tischbacker Earle, the artists first
wife. TO obtain her divorce in France.
They are to testify as to the validity
under the French laws Of Julia Kuttner's
marriage TO Earle in March II, 1908.
Mrs Earle purposes to show by this
evidence that the first Mrs. Earle had
not yet obtained her decree and that the
second marriage was invalid She left
her husband last spring, alleging that
Earle had abused her and brought suit
TO annul the marriage in May
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
FILES NOVEL SUIT.
Swimming Parties with IN Actress
Causes Architects Wife to Sue.

Swimming Parties with an Actress
Causes Architects Wife to Sue.
New York. Aug. 27-Swimming parties.
with a beautiful actress, are among the
causes Of a suit FOR absolute divorce
brought against Conrad Rltterbusch. an
architect, Of 1856 Fifth avenue, who owns
a handsome summer home at Whitestone,
Long Island The wife names Florence
Stevens, OF The Gentleman from Missls-
slppi" company. as the correspondent
Mrs Ritterbusch declares in the COM
plant that the alleged acts which led to
the suit were committed at the Hotel
Gerard. in Forty-fourth street, Manhat-
tan.
The actress asserts that the charges are
"a mass OF perjury and deceit" and that
she will employ legal means TO protect
her name.
Mr.. Ritterbusch. In answer, says the
charges are untrue. and declares that he
was never at the Hotel Gerard with Miss
Stevens. He asserts Mrs. Ritterbusch Is
addicted to the drink habit and that she
never recovered from the effects which
caused her confinement to the Kelley In
stitute at White Plains several years ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28

Pittsburg Pa, Aug. 2.-Four hundred
strike breakers. most OF them from New
York, this afternoon stormed one OF the
gates Of the Pressed Steel Car works. de-
manding the blood of two guards who
had beaten one Of their number. Martin
Hart Of New York.
A riot call was sounded. and scores OF
inside guards. all armed with riot guns.
came 70 the gate. and those outside were
told they would be shot 70 bits II they
did not leave at once. They were assured
that the men who had beaten Hart 50
cruelty were already under arrest and
would be prosecuted With this the
friends Of Hart left the mills.
The boiling 800 men from the stockads
this morning practically tied up the plant
OF the Pressed Steel Car Company again,
as II Is asserted that there are now less
than go men inside the plant
Leave for New York.
It is alleged by the strike-breakers,
most Of whom left for New York tonight.
that the conditions inside the stockade
have not been in the least overdrawn.
and that II was only by the force Of num-
bers that they compelled tho opening OF
the gates this morning. Most OF the men
say they have lost from fifteen 10 thirty
pounds while imprisoned IN the stockade:
that they could not eat the food given.
and that the water furnished them was
stagnant and filed with poison.
James Given, Of Philadelphia, and Leo
Swartz. Of New York. two OF the first 10
- - - e-Hr -F-.rr-~
from weakness when they reached the
river bank and were later taken back
into the plant. where they were placed
in the hospital
Special Agent Hoagland to-day con-
tinued his investigation Of conditions at
the plant and examined many Of the
strike breakers who had made their es-
/ cape from the mills. There Is per-
sistent rumOr that the Department OF
/ Commerce and Labor HIS become inter
ested in the matter at 1IcBees Rocks.
and has sent four secret agents 10 look
I over the ground.
/ The Hungarian vice consul at
( Pittsburg said to-day that he had re-
/ ceived. orders 70 be alert regarding the
mistreatment OF Austrians or HungaTians
and 70 forward every scrap Of evidence
/ 10 Washington,
FtOmaine Poisoning Evident
/ Il is alleged the strike-breakers who
came from the AicKees Rocks plant
to-day show alarming symptoms Of p;o-
maine poisoning. so much so that Special
/ Agent Hoagland. Of the Department OF
Justice. who is conducting the investiga-
1 ton, held a night session IN order 70 quia
witnesses before they became too i'll
John Norris. Of New York. who had come
/ from the stockade to-day, became so III
while giving testimony at $50 O'Clock to-
night that he was rushed 10 a hospital
and the investigation abruptly postponed
1 The government agents admit that fully
a score Of witnesses whom they would
Ike 20 examine are so III from eating the
I poisoned food that they cannot attend the
{ hearing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
Recess Post-office Appointments.

The following were to-day given recess
appointments as postmasters at Presi-
Dental Offices: John c. lie Count, High
Springs, Fla: John f. Richardson, Boon
viEe, Ind: James c. Pruett. Campbells-
vile. Ky: William ]. Manly. La Grange,
KY: Jerry B. Mason, Mayheld. KY;
George Wilhelm, Newport, KY; James
F. league. Bryson City, n. c.; Walter
3. Love. Monroe. n. c; J. c. Stancil.
Smithfeld, n. c.: William A Miller, Mil
ford, Utah; J. II. Cadd, Princeton. W.
Va; GTeenway Hatfield. Williamson, w.
Uo
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
OFFERS TO ENDOw A COLLEGE.
Capitalist Buys 10000 Acres of Texas
Land Near Del Rio.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 27-L D. Cameron,
OF Kansas City. Mo-. to-day closed a deal
for the purchase OF 10000 acres OF land
adjoining the town OF Del Rio, Tex. The
consideration was 100000
Mr.. Cameron offers 10 donate $4,000 70
any church. denomination, or association
which win erect and maintain a college
upon the land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
PRIVILEGES DENIED THAW.
Warden Says Matteawan Rules VIII
Not Be Changed for Patient.


Albany. n. Y. Aug. 1.-THE relaxing
OF the prison discipline at the Matteawan
State Hospital for Insane Criminals, with
view OF adding to the personal comfort
Of Harry K ThRw. as suggested by Su-
prene Court Justice Mills, is not 70 be
permitted It was expected that Thaw
would be accorded privileges not given
other inmates at Matteawan relative to
his quarters and the hours for his retir-
ing at night. and as TO smoking and re-
ceiving callers.
These changed conditions prescribed Cor
ThaW. 1t was pointed out by the Mattea-
wan officials, were contrary to all pre-
scribed rules OF discipline, and Il was
stated that Supt. Collins would decide rs
TO what should be done Supt. Collins
returned to Albany to-day, and declared
that nothing would be done.
''Thaw viii be under exactly the same
regulations as those provided for the
other patients held there" said Supt.
Collins. IF new rules of conduct are
to be prescribed for Thaw. they will be
applied equally to every other patient Of
his class at Matteawan"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
PYTHIANS' OUTING SUCCESS.
More Than 5000 Journey Down to
Chesapeake Beach.

Chesapeake Bench.
The Knights OF Pythias' outing yesterr
day to Chesapeake Beach under the aus
pices OF the Chancellor Commanders
Club OF the District, was probably the
largest basket picnic Of the year
Nearly 5000 members OF the fraternity
and their families and friends went down.
with baskets filled with tempting and sub
stantial lunch. The late evening trains
were filled with friends OF the OrganiZa-
ton.
An attractive feature Of the picnic was
the large number OF children who ac-
companied their parents. There was
romplng on the lawns. in the giades, and
in the water, which made the day well.
worth the forty-mile trip TO the seashore-
There were no athletic events. It was
simply an old-fashioned picnic. The day
was spent in fishing. Grabbing. boating.
and bathing, and whenever any one felt
hungry there was an abundance 20 eat
s NJ. Pierson, sergeant and recorder OF
Joseph T. ColdWell Company. No Z. Uni
formed Rank. X. OF P, chairman OF the
publicity committee. contributed in large
measure TO the success OF the picnic and
the pleasure Of all who attended
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
RUSSELL COLT FINALLY PAYS.
Husband of Ethel barrymore Makes
Hard Fight to Dodge Debt.

New York, Aug. 2.-RusseI Griswold
Colt. the husband Of Ethel Barrymore.
and son Of Col. Samuel P, Colt, avoided
examination IN supplementary proceed
ings to-day by paying a judgment for
S10S.20 obtained against him by Richard
Arthur, a broker. The judgment was on
loan Of 800 which Colt made on June
II. 1908, He promised to repay on July
/. 1903.
An execution against Colt was turned
over to Deputy Sheriff Cruise. who could
find nothing to attach. Then counsel for
Arthur obtained an order for Colts ex-
animation in supplementary proceedings.
but a process server could not find Colt
until last week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28

A conference was held az the Ints-
rior Department yesterday, at which the
oil situation in Oklahoma was discussed.
Frank Pierce. Acting Secretary OF the
Interior; Dana H. Kelsey. Indian agent at
Muskogee, and officials Of the Department
Of Justice were present. Mr.. Kelsey was
consulted regarding the recent action
Of the Standard oil Company in reduc-
ing the price of oil in Oklahoma from
Il to IS cents Fer barrel Il was decided
TO lay all the documentary evidence in
the possession Of the department before
the Department Of Justice.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
ITALY SENDS CRUISER.
The Etna on Way TO Participate in
Hudson-FuIton Fete.

Hamilton, Bermuda. Aug. 27.-The Ital-
ian cruiser Etna sailed yesterday for
Baltimore. She is on her way 10 partici-
pate in the. Hudson-Fulton celebration at
New York.
The Etna is an old vessel OF less than
1000 tons. and was launched IN 1856. She
has a steel deck and cellular belt. car
ries two 10-inch and six 6-inch guns. has
a speed OF about seventeen knots. and
her full crew is 80
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
School site Selected.

The property in Potomac avenue, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
southeast, recently selected by the board
Of education for the site OF a school. has
been approved by Acting Engineer Com
missioner Z. NJ. Markham at 80 cents a
square foot. the total cost TO be $4,000.
The location OF this new building has
been mooted for some time past.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
CARNIVAL IN SOUTHEAST.
New Manager OF Y. NJ. c. A. Branch
IL introduced 90 Residents.

IA introduced I'd heel0ents.
The Southeast Club. a branch Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. in
Virginia avenue near Fifth street south
east. held an indoor carnival last night
largely attended by men and boys prom
inent in athletics.
Il seemed 10 be a home gathering Of
old timers. and ali formality was aban-
doned The event introduced the people
OF the southeast to the new manager
Mr.. Ellis L. Jackson. who recently be-
came identified with the Southeast Club
for a week.
The most interesting feature Of the
night was the programme. under the
charge Of Prof. Harry Bradley. His or
chestra Of violinists played such popular
tunes as Don't Take Me Home 4"
Taps" I'm Dear Old Georgia" In the
Lead" and "See Saw"
The social was for the purpose OF rails
ing funds TO defray the baseball team S
expenses this season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
CANAL ZONE PROSPEROUS.
Large Money order Business Done
During July.


During July.
In the month OF July. the sixteen post
Offices OF the Canal Zone. where money
order business IS done. sold 1898 money
orders. aggregating $4l7.37s. This is a de-
crease OF 262 in the number Of orders
issued i'm June. and Of 81. l3S in value.
OF the July business. SSO6.151 represented
orders drawn, payable in the United
States and elsewhere. and S1i1.246 in or
ders drawn. payable In the Canal Zone.
The fees collected amounted to $3.50.
The orders repaid amounted 10 Sl3S. 637.
which includes 81, 30, representing invali-
dated money orders paid By the Treas
urer.
The average OF all the orders issued
was S2704 The highest average was at
San Pablo, where 50i orders, amounting
70 S17.Ss5 were issued an average OF
$3.50. The lowest was at Matachin, with
240 orders. amounting TO s47sS, an average
OF 1885.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28

Surgeon Gen. Wyman received a cable
gram yesterday from the American con-
sui general at Rotterdam stating that the
Dutch ship Andyk. which was suspected
OF being infected with cholera, had no
cases Of the disease on board
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
venezuela Names New Diplomats.

Caracas. Aug. H.-Dr. Carlos Grisanti
has been appointed diplomatic agent to
France and Holland. He will represent
Venezuela at The Hague He will sail on
September T. Dr. Rafael Villavicencio
has been appointed minister to Great
Britain.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. W Va, Aag 27.-Dr.
". S. Cockren died at his home near this
place this morning Of dropsy. He was
seventy years old.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
EXCURSIONS.

When visiting points IN New York and
New England many find an all-Water route de-
ededly The most satisfactory a. this season. Ono
cf the most enjoyable Of these routes q AFFORDED
by the stesuaers a. the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company. These steamers make daily
connections ct Norfolk With both Merchants and
Miners and Old Dominion liners Cor New York
City Boston. and Providence
Tickets including meals and berth Al SEA ara
sold by the Norfolk ard Washington Company over
the connecting lines a. most favorable rates Those
desiring a short cutting under the most fGvoTabl9
conditions viii enjoy fhis companys SPECIAL week
end trips 20 that noted seaside resort Old Point
Comfort
Friday and Saturday round trip tickets. god
until Monday mogning are sold. the same IN
Guiding IN addition 20 steamer expenses, full board
az the Chamberiin or Sherwood hotelA Reducedl
rate round trip tickets Saturday evening 10 Mon
day morning are also sale drought the summer.
For further information apply az the wharf olicer
foot e seventh street or az 70 Fourteenth street,
Bond Building.
Announcement that the nightly trips Of
the steamer jamestown would ~ discontinued On
September ] has had a decidedly Perceptahle etect
upon the attendance. hundreds beng anxious %
avail themselves Of tho few remaining opportunities
10 enjoy ideal outings.
The coolpess of the evenings Of late has nada
dancing one Of the most enjoyable features Of tbs
trip. the spacious deck allotted 10 this purpose
being nightly throngcd with Totaries Of this 1as-
time.
Excellent dance music is furnished throughout ths
evening by Haley's Orchcsta
The jamestown Is notable For the excelieuce q
her appointments a fact which contributes in no
small measure 70 the enjoyment o. eIcursiouists.
There Is always abundance Of comfortable chairs
All sorts Of apDetising eaibes served az
popular prices In the ships restaurant
The boat leaves her wharf al p. n. and -
turns 10 Washington about II ?. N.
or all the pleasure resorts within easy
reach Of the city there Is probably none having
greater claim 70 popularity than Chevy Chase Lake.
me season AZ the Lake" IL now az rs height,
each a the various HttactiOus being extensively
patronized by the eager pleasure seekers The
early portion Of the evenings. from q g. Is
devoted 20 concerts. music a every character
being sxcalienty rendered by 4 large section q
the United states Marine band.
At the conclusion Of the concerts. dancing b
gins in the large pavilion
The illuminated riding track cones IN Tor a
large snare Of popularity. being patrcnized y
adults a. vel as the younger element, Who thor
oughly enjoy theft turn the saddle ponies great
carts and burro teams
New and commodious aiTbIake 0m are row
IN operation on the Chevy Chase line. making the
ride more enjoyable than ever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28

See the list OF b.anch Offices OF ths
want al department Of The Washington
Herald. top OF first column, want page.
and get your branch" trmly fixed In
your memory. =
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
AVENUES DEFEAT
TWO RIVAL TEAMS
Contests at Virginia Avenue
Fairgrounds.
SIX HUNDRED PERSONS ATTEND

Teams Representing the Lettered
Streets and the Numbered Streets
Give the Avenue Forces n Close
Rub for Victory - Marie Harmer
Breaks All ChinninE-bar Records.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-28
RIOT FOR REVENGE
Strike breakersStOrm Stock
ade Gates.
STEEL CAR WORKS TIED UP

Four Hundred Men Escape from
Nails aud Leave for New YorIS-De-
partment OF Commerce and Labor
Said 20 BE Secretly Investigating
Trouble at McKees Rocks.
Evening star., 1909-02-26
BOY Meets TERRIBLE FATE
LOCKED IN FLAT AND PERISHES
IN HARTFORD FIRE.
Mother and Friend Vainly Clamor to
Go to His Assistance-Spring
Latch Keeps Her Out.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
In the Walder block. a five-story brick
structure at the southeast corner of
Church and Trumbull streets. bout mid
night cost the life of Russell Williams. d
seven year-oid boy, who was locked in Il
fat on the top floor and who was Snloth-
friend We're vainly clamoring to go 10 his
assistance They were prevented by po-
licemen. who were under the mistaken
impression that every one had gotten out
of the building
The fiat in which the fatality occurred
wife of former Detective Sergt. Dietrich.
and by Mrs. Walter Williams and her
seven-year-old son. Russell. Mrs. Die
trich has recently figured in the notorious
Jack Rivers case and Mrs. Williams is
store.
J. r.. Watkins Il friend of Mrs. Will
liz ms had tickets last night TO The Hart
ford Theater and she. on his invitation,
accompanied him.
Mr. Watkins after the fire last n1SEt
told the following story: Mrs. Williams
was accustomed to leave her son in Mrs.
Dietricl'S care when she went out to
work When we proposed to 90 to the
theater last night She told Mrs Dietrich
that she would leave the boy in her
charge. and we went to the theater We
knew nothing more until after the fire
Mrs Dietrich's Statement.
Mrs Dietrich made A statement after
Evening star., 1909-02-26
FINAL SERVICES HELD.
Body of Rear Admiral Franklin
Buried in Arlington.

Funeral services over the remains OF
the late Rear Admiral Samuel Rhoades
Franklin, is. n. retired, were held this
morning in st. Matthew's Church. 4 fu-
neral mass was said by Rev. John NJ
Cooper.
a squad of sailors from the Mayf1ower
met the funeral procession as it entered
the church and became the active pail
bearers The honorary pallbearers were:
John Lee Carroll. former governor OF
Maryland: Gen. George Davis. Cen John
j. Coppinger, Admiral Francis II. RAM
say, Admiral Stephen L. Luce, Admiral
Frederick D. Rodgers, Admiral Royal b.
Bradford. Admiral David II. Harmony,
Capt Stanton. DR.. George T. II. Harmon.
William \ Maury and Hannis Taylor.
At the close of the mass tile sailors
placed the coffin upon a caIsSon from
Fort Myer. The funeral procession then
took it's course 10 the cemetery al Airing
ton, where the interment was made