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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
BIG DIRIGIBLE DROPS.
FLYING TO LONDON
NJ. Capazza and Three Pas
sengers Fall With Bal
loon Into Seine.

PARIS. Aug. q. - The new dirigible
balloon of Clement Bayerd. with which
he was intending TO attempt a flight
from Paris 10 London, fell into tie
river Seine today during flight.
The Clement-Bayard was being piloted
by n. Capazza and carried three pas
sengers besides Capazza.
It was sailing close to the Seine when
heavy wind struck it. The balloon
was driven against network Of rail-
way telegraph wires. which. it is be
lieved. cut the gas bag. The balloon
was next driven against some willow
trees along the bank OF the Seine. The
branches Of these trees completed the
ripping open of the gas bag and the
big craft lunged toward the river.
wholly beyond control. The pilot and
passengers jumped just as the balloon
started for mid stream and swan
ashore
The Clement -Bayard hit the water in
mid-stream and quickly sank. Only the
tips OF Il are now above the water.
II Is surrounded by boats and it Is pos
sible that II can be hauled out without
helms frrarlas-a i4Iv damaged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
ENGLAND TO ASSESS
VALUATION OF LAND
Prime Minister Thinks II Will Take
Four Years and Cost Gov
errment SlO,OO0,OOO.

LONDON, l.ug. 23.-The English gov
ernment has just begun the preliminary
organization work for a complete valu-
alton of land all over Great Britain
a DOmesday book. as the record is
called, after the only similar valuation
ever made, by William the ConquerOr,
in 1856.
Prime Minister Asquith estimates that
it viii take four years to complete the
assessment, and that it will cost S10,-
0O0 000 For the purpose OF valuation
the country IS being split into 100 dis
trlcts. each with three assessors, while
twelve others viii travel about TO su-
pervise the work and compile the totals
II is expected the taxes viii amount to
S3.O00.000 this year, and at the end Of
the four years il Is estimated that the
total may be close to S30.00O.0O0.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
Great Ovation Given Local
Guardsmen by People
of the Hub.
TO SAIL FOR HOME
THIS AFTERNOON
Expect to Reach Washington by
Thursday Morning, If Fair
Weather Prevails.
By GUY W. FINNEY.

BOSTON, Aug 2s.-Starting promptly
at noon today from the army transport
Sumner. lying at pier No. 2. New Haven
docks. South Boston. the District Of Co
lumbia troops marched through the
streets Of Boston and were reviewed by
Governor Draper and State and city Of
fclaIs.
Brig. Cen. George H. Harris, of Wash
ington. was in command and the order
Of parade was as follows:
Platoon of mounted police: General
Harries and the brigade staff band:
First District of Columbia Infantry;
Second District OF Columbia Infantry;
band, First Separate Battalion Infantry;
battery of light artillery; Signal Corps;
Hospital Corps. Ambulance Corps.
There were no mounted men IN the
parade, as the officers and battery have
placed their horses on the transports
and do not wish TO take them out again
The guns and wagons of the battery are
also all in the boats which are to sail
for home at 1 O'Clock this afternoon.
A great reception was given the
visiting soldiers along the line OF
march and the parade was made more
auspicious by the presence of Gov
ernor Draper on the reviewing stand
near the State house. and Mayor Hib-
bard at the city hail. Crowds gather
ed early along the sidewalks of State
and fremont street, and the wall
fronting the common. and each file Of
the sunbrOWned District men was
given a hearty ovation.
In the busy financial district OF
State street business practically ceased
while the parade was passing. bank
ers. business men, and their emplOye
deserting their posts TO Join In the
ovation
The parade over. the troops board
ed The transports, where roll was call
ed. The transports viii leave Boston
at 4 o'clock this afternoon, ard with
fair sailing the guardsmen should be
home by Thursday morning
Capt. X. Harry Bean has been pui
to great annoyance by report seni
to Washington Of his supposed serious
illness. Alarmed by the report, his
parents came to Boston without de-
lay. arriving at the Summers dock
this morning, to find that their fears
were grOundless. Captain Bean has
not been ILL.,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
FIGHT TUNNEL FIRE
WITH HOSE OF STEAM
Drastic Efforts to Check Spread of
Flames in Lynch
burg.
burg

LYNCHBURG. Va, Aug. .. - Every
thing possible is being done today to
check the revived flames n-the Southern
railways tunnel under this city, bat II
is believed the flames are again eating
their way into the 900-foot bore Of the
construction. which up to Saturday night
was believed TO be safe.
The FIRE IS being fought from the top
by steam and water. the steam being
forced through a shaft while the water
IL being poured into large assures which
have opened over the tunnel in Water
street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
PERU AND BOLIVIA
ARE MORE FRIENDLY
Report That Former Issued Ulti-
matum in Boundary Dispute
Is Denied.

Official denial Of the issuing Of an
ultimatum by Peru in its boundary
controversy. with Bolivia was received
at the State Department today
Reports from various points n South
America indicate that the feeling of
hostility is rapidly diminishing. aid that
the two counlries are approaching each
other in friendly diplomatic spirit.
Reports tending to accentuate the diff
fcuties Of the situation are believed to
emanate from Chile and other points
where a certain clique of politicians is
interested in stirring up hostLities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
WOMAN HANGS BY HAIR.

COATEsVILL lie, Pa, Aug. 23.-Miss
Margaret kaufman. whose hair was
torn out by the roots when she was
caught in a paper cutter in a printing
office here. lies today in a critical condi-
tion. While working near the cutter a
strand OF ner long hair was caught in
the cutter and the tresses pulled out
by the roots Her scalp was left punc-
tured and bleeding. She was also badly
cut about the head and face,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
FLOOD THREBTENs TOWNS.

MELBOURNE. Australia. Aug. o. ~
The rains have abated and the foods
are subsidlng slowly in most places, but
the Goulburn river is still rising and
threatens several towns. The damage
IN an parts Of Victo9l4 is enormous, but
details are not vet available. Most of
The telegraph wires are down. and rail-
way communication is badly interrupted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
Mss WELLINGTON 10 WED.

CUMBERLAND, Md, aug. E-Form-
er United States Senator and Mrs
George L. Wellington, have announced
the engagement Of their daughter. Miss
Ettchen wellington, 10 BOYD A. Rein
hart of the real estate and insurance
firm of Tanzer < Reinhart, Of this city
The wedding viii take place some time
IN the autumn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
MRS. TAFT IMPROVES;
TAKES DAILY WALKS
Presidents Wife So Well Her
Sister Has Left
Beverly.

BEVERLY. Mass, Aug. 2S.-Mrs.
Taft has so far recovered he4- health
that her sister, Nus. Lewis More. who
has been in constant attendance upon
her since her arrival, left today for
Me. Mrs. Taft now takes
daily walks through the village, and is
much improved In health.
The President played golf this morn
ing at the My0pia Country Club, hav-
ing as his opponent Robert ogden, OF
New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
WEATHER REPORT.

The West Indian hurricane IS central
this morning near and south Of Haiti
and Il is moving westward or north Of
west. This disturbance viii be severe
in Cuban waters and probably as far
south as Jamaica during the next twen-
ty-four hours. and later OF the Florida
coast.
The weather wiz be generally fair to-
night and Tuesday ia the ohio valley,
the Middle Atlantic and North Atlantic
States ard the lower lake region.
There wiz be unsettled weather with
rain In the South Atlantic and east Gulf
States and Michigan during the next
thirty-six hours
Temperature viii rise in the Middle
Atlantic States and the upper Ohio
valley tonight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
M'KENNA'S FRIENDS
DOUBT RESIGNATION
Supreme Court Judge Gives No
Intimation of Retiring From
the Bench.

If Justic McKenna, Of the Supreme
Court, contemplates resigning, as re-
ported in a dispatch from San Fran
cisco, he has given no intimation Of
such intention to his friends IN Wash
ingtOn.
He will not reach the 5ge of seventy,
when he would be eligible for retire
ment on full salaa Y, until 1913. He was
in fairly good health when the court
adjourned for the summer recess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
AMERICANS HONORED.

mass was celebrated at the Church Of
the Holy Ghost here yesterday I'm honor
of the Danish American visitors, 700
Of whom attended. Several Of the mem
bers Of the American legation also were
present at the services. A similar serv-
ice was held at Sanct Knud's Church at
Odense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
SIXTY DAYS FOR WILLIAMS.

James II. Wilson, alias r H VIII
Iiams. one Of the meT. returned to this
city from Savannah recently. charged
with obtaining morey under false pre-
lenses. was sentenced to sixty days in
iaU bv Judge ,Mullowny this morning
lie was charged with passing a check
signed by John r. Gray. which turned
ont to be a spurious one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
NEW BATTLESHIP
is ON TRIAL TO-DAY

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Aug. 2S.-The
official tests of the new battleship
south Carolina are being made today OFF
the Delaware Capes The tests include
time trials and endurance runs. a gem
eral fitting up OF the vessel will be
made after the tests are completed and
then the ship viii be turned over 10 the
Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
Streets of the Suburbs Are
Patroled by State
Police.
SEVEN KNOWN DEADs
EIGHT ARE WOUNDED
Sheriff Expected to Appeal to Gov
ernor Stuart for
Militia.

PITTsauRG, Aug. 2s.-Sehoenville
and NEcKees Rocks are practically un-
der martial law today with the State
coasfabuIary patroling the streets and
the strikers OF the Pressed Steel Car
Company sulIen and threatening. 1t is
alr1ost assured that Sheriff Gumbert
viii appeal 10 Governor Stuart today
for ald of the militia in preserving or
der in TIE strike zone.
Unless a. houee-to-house canvass is
made of the strikers homes. 1t may
never be known Just how many were
killed and injured in the rioting and
fighting last night. which was BY far
the worst that has taken place since
the strike was called, six weeks ago.
According to the coroner's report made
early tedsy. seven men were killed.
Eight are known TO be dangerously
wounded. Scores we're injured by be
ing shot in the legs, hit by bricks, and
elubbed into unconseiousness by the
constabulary.
The Casualty List.
The known dead are:
Deputy Sheriff HARRY EXLEY.
Trooper JOHN L. WILLIAMS.
Trooper JOHN c. SMITH.
ADAM GUBERNAT. striker.
Two unknown strikers.
The fatally wounded are:
Trooper Patrick O'Donnel
Trooper Lucien Jones.
Adolph Stahl. striker.
Mike Tjsowski, striker.
Samuel Marso. striker.
Nike Desofsixi, striker.
Nike RsIizhio. striker.
George Hernshks.
Among the seriously wounded is
Trooper kitch. who was beaten and
stabbed while resisting an attack on a
street car.
Street Cars Wrecked.
During the time the rioting took
place, street cars were wrecked, men
dragged to the ground and beaten and
stabbed 10 death. while a constant hr-
ing of revolvers accompanied the work.
The first riot and death occurred al
about 8 o'clock, when Deputy Sheriff
ExIey was attacked on a street car
crossing O'Donovan bridge. He was IN
civilian clothes and. evidently being
taken for strike-breaker, was ordered
from the ear. ExIey opened fire with
his revolver, while voIley after voiiey
was turned toward him. When his re-
voIver was empty he begged for mercy
but was dragged from the car. A bull
let entered his forehead and after fall
ing TO the ground. his body was mashed
into a shapeless mass under the .aeels
Of the enraged strikers.
BY this time 1900 men were swarnling
through the streets, slugging and stab
bing all whom taey supposed TO be
strike-brtakers. AS a second car ap-
peared across the bridge a revolver
was place against the motorman' E
head and he was ordered to stop
Troopers Knch, williams. O'Donneil
Smith and Jones we're on this ear. They
were ordered or and replied by open
ing fire. Immediately q volley was
poured into the ear and Williams fel
20 the hocr dead. Both cars were
wrecked Wy bricks and ordered back tC
the city b. the strikers. Williams bods
was later recovered by troops O'DOn'
nell and 81 ith continued the fight, bat
were sho. through the body. Kitoh
stood over the wounded troopers bodies
6rinz from a revolver in each hand
when his ammunition was exhausted
he was terribly beaten and stabbed by
the mob that pounced upon him.
CONTINUED on Third Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
KILLS SONS WIFE
AND THEN HIMSELF
Norwalk Man Shoots Daughter-in-
Law, and Puts Bullet in
Own Heart.

NORwALK. Conn, Aug 23-James
Cavanagh today shot and Instantly
killed his daughter-in-law. Mrs. James
Cavanagh, jr., and then sent a bullet
into his own heart.
He died shortly after being removed
to a hospital
The tragedy was the result OF quar-
rel of long standing and followed a
healed alteration between the two.
CaYanagh shot the woman twice through
the head and then turned the gun on
hif1SeIf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
NAMES
DELEGATE TO FETE

Julio c. Carrie has been designated
by the Argentine government as special
delegate ofithat country TO the Hudson
Fulton celebration.
Carrie is we'll known in the United
States, and is the translator OF many
American books on political economy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
HARTMAN ON DECK
FOR THEFIRST TINE
Rough Weather Keeps Rail
way Magnate Shut In
Until Today.


STEAMSHIP KAISER WILHELM II,
via Iiallfaz, n. S., August 29.-Edward
II. Hartman came On deck today for
the first time since the Kaiser Wilhelm
II sailed from CheTbourg on Wednes-
dav.
1t was the first fair day OF the voy-
age, and HarrimaEi seemed to enjoy
his brief promenade immensely, after
having been shut .up in the imperial
suite Of the vessel for four days by
reason of the rough seas, heavy fogs,
and the slippery conaition of the decks.
While Hartman chafed under the re-
straint the rest is already beginning
TO have beneficial effect, and he de-
clared today ti4at he was feeling much
better than when he sailed.
The railwaP magnate is following
Prof. StrueErpels advice regarding
nourishmentB as closely as present con-
ditions viii permit He has been able
10 eat regularly since the ship sailed
All Of his meals are specially prepar-
ed, the sole aim being to give as much
nOurishment TO the 'half starved mag
nate. as Prof. Struempel caiied him, as
possible.
Hartman is looking forward anx' GUS
ly 10 long rest at Arden.
Directors VIII Meet.
The directors of the Union Pacific ana
Southern Pacific VIII meet tomorrow Tor
the first time since Hartman went
abroad, although the Southern Fasihc
directors met in June and took steps 10
retire the cOmpanyS preferred stock.
1t is thought probable that dividends
will be ordeiad tomorrow. and il is esti-
mated that there viii be no increase in
either. An increased dividend in the
Southern Pacific, which some think Is
warranted by the increased earnings,
viii probably be deferred unSil NoVem-
ber Hartman viii not attend either
meeting, but mis- views will be carried
out by the directors.
Alexander MiIlar. secretary Of the
Hartman. lines. and for eleven years
/ in almost continuous contact with HaE-
riman. today paid glowing tribute to
his chief.
High Tribute to Work.
THE biggest, brainiest, and most pa
triotc Amsrican we have today is Ed
ward Henry Hartman, enthuslasticaI-
[ Iy declared AuHar Mr.. Hartman is
a self-nade man. You don't know what
a big-hearted and big-souled man he is.
Consider what he has done for the
West and the Northwest. At his direc-
tion more than 5000, COO has been spent
t In the trans Mississippi country. What
/ has been the result? The section is
/ booming today as never before. OF
course, other men have helped wonder
/ fully in the development Of that couu-
| try. but don't lose sight of the fact that
Hartman was the pioneer. He blazed
/ the way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23

Today-High tide, i2:5l q. m and
b. m Low tide 7.20 q. N. and I:i3 p m.
TomoFr0W-High tide, 1;23 g. m. and
1:50 .. m. Low tide, SIS a. m. and
=. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23

CONDITION OF THE RIVERS.
HARPERS FERRY, y. Va, Aug. o.
Both rivers cloudy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23

4 Good Door, sI.so apiece.
prank I4beey s Co. sth and \. Y. Ave.
s-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
F0KEcAsT - DIsTRICT.

Generally fair tonight and Tuesday;
slightly warmer tonight light 10 mod
crate westerly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-23
TEMPERATURES.
SIN TABLE
TInE TABLE.

Sun rises Pc
Sun sets...............'....-- $1,000 e.s7
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-17
ETHEL BARRYMORE CAN
AT LAST MAKE DENIAL
Actress Permitted to Express
Undying Fealty to Frohman

II wish to deny most emphatically
the report that ] am contemplating
leaving the management of Mr..
Messrs. Schubert. I would rather work
in the chorus for Mr.. Charles Froh-
man than be starred in the greatest
part ever written by any other man
ager in the world.
ETHEL BARRYMORE"
The paddock has been taken off the
fair lips of Miss Ethel Barrymore. and
last night she spoke for the first time
since coming TO San Francisco as titu-
larry star in the Lady Frederick com
pany.
Even her husband. r. G. Colt, per-
mitted Miss Barrymore to speak, and
Victor f. de Kiraly, Frohmans repre-
sentative with the Barrymore COM
pany, welcomed the delayed voice of
the star From Miss Barrymore writ
ten statement it is presumed that her
friends had misconstrued her intention
when they said that Miss Barrymore
wanted more profound plays than the
the sort in which she has been cast by
the Frohmans.
The Ethel Barrymore story pub
lished in The Call yesterday morning
echoed back to New York. Jake"
Shubert heard about it. While it can
not be questioned that the shuberts
would welcome any overtures that
Miss Barrymore might have to make
them, Shubert said that the firm was
not now considering the acquisition of
the actress as one of it's stars. He
said they knew nothing about her
being dissatisfied with the plays Froh-
man provided for her.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-17
BIGAMIST BEGINS
HIS FOURTEEN
YEAR TERM
Head Shaved and Garbed in
Stripes, Former Lawyer Is
Ready for Jute Mill

81 wish 1 had como here three years
ago. said George D. Collins yester-
day, as he caught sight of the peniten-
tiary walls.
Collins. now convict No. 1856, was
conducted through the gates of San
Quentin prison at noon yesterday,
shaved, clad in striped prison suit, and
assigned cell Today he viii begin
his Il years of labor in the jute mills.
Deputy Sheriff Sullivan, the same
official who took Dalzen Brown. the
bank wrecker. to the penitentiary. de-
livered the equally notorious prisoner
into Warden Hoyle's charge
There was a smile on the face of
the convicted attorney caught in the
net OF the law after having for more
than four years slipped through its
meshes as he strobe into the convict
yard and he maintained his good
humored expression throughout the
trying ordeal preliminary to the en-
rollment among his fellow felons. ex-
cept during the compulsory silence at
tending the evening meal. when he
nibbled at his coarse food and then
fell listless. staring with hanging
head at the blank IA years before him.
IT'S always fair weather when good
fellows get together, Collins had
hummed smiIingly as. he entered the
gates.
Collins already has made friends
with a man serving four years for
robbery Warden IIoyle said. late yes
terday afternoon.
When Collins photograph was taken
he pushed back the hair from Ills fore
head with neat precision and with a
good natured smile arranged his tie.
Then he went through the bath, was
shaved and taken to the tailor shop.
whore he picked out a loose fitting
suit.
Rather loud in appearance" he
commented.
If Collins does nothing to reduce his
good behavior credits he will be re-
leased April 16. 1918
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-17
VETERANS STARVE
AT SOLDIERS HOME
$50 of the Inmates of Institu-
tiOn at SawtelIe Ask to
Be Discharged
Especial Dispatch to The CALI

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
Los ANGELES, June 1s.-One hun
dred and fifty inmates of the National
soldiers home at sawtelle have asked
for discharges and will leave the. home
tomorrow. complaining that they are
given insufficient food and are other
wise badly treated.
Leaders. of the local Grand Army
posts have taken up the cause of the
soldiers and have prepared resolutions
which will be forwarded to President
Taft, in an attempt to have a thorough
investigation of the sawtelle manage
ment begun.
A movement also has been begun by
the G. A R. men to have the control
of the II national soldiers homes
taken from the New York commission
and placed under the direct supervision
of the war department The men de-
clare that they receive barely enough
flood to keep them alive and threats of
rioting are made daily.
Governor T. ]. Cochrane, superin-
tendent. admits the shortage of the
food supply, but says it is due to the
recent act of congress cutting down
the subsistence fund appropriation and
that until July it win be necessary
for the men to live on beans, honniny
and potatoes. He declares that he has
but S42 with which to buy food for the
2.s0O men for the next three weeks.
I'm the civil war they often lived
without food for four or FIVE days.,
said Cochrane today. Il don't see why
they should consider this shortage a
hardship.
There has been bitter undercurrent
of feeling against Cochrane. both on
the part of the veterans and on the
part of Los Angeles Grand Army men
since he assumed charge of the home
two years ago. An attempt to have
him ousted was made last month. fol-
lowing a row over the decoration of
the veterans graves. in which. it is
charged. he refused to allow the
Women's relief Corps TO strew the
graves with flowers. according to Gus
tom
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-17
HAS BILLY HIT
MISS fLKINS' HEART
Senator's Daughter Is Going
Abroad and Due D'Abruzzi
Has American Rival
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


WASHINGTON. June 16.-.'An affec-
tion of the heart is what Senator S.
B. Elkins declared today is the reason
his daughter, Katherine, is going to
Europe. instead of to see the Due
D'Abruzzi on the other side. as has
been rumored
He says Miss Elkins has long suf-
fered from a slight heart affection,
and it is therefore necessary for her
to consult great German specialist
occasionally She will sail for Europe
about the 1st of July and will remain
abroad for several months.
Washington society, when it heard
that the senator said Katherine had
heart trouble. exclaimed Billy Hit
1t is an open secret in the capital that
Miss Katherine and William r. Hit
son of the former representative from
Illinois. are very close friends.
Billy Hits devotion to Miss Elkins
has long been known. but for time it
was thought that the Duo D'Abruzzi
had won the prize from the sturdy
American boy who is one of the most
popular young men in Washington So
ciety. and who has been a comrade
and friend of Miss Elkins from child
hood.
Rumor has it that Hit will also
spend part of the vacation season in
Europe.