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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
CANNOT FIND OIL KING.
Pnris Reporters in Vain Search for
American Millionaire.

Paris. Oct. S.-Slnce the announcement
in Paris newspaper that John d. Rock
efeller was in France local newspaper
men have been hot-foot after the Stand
ard Oil magnate. Vow, however, John
D. has been absolutely -osL One rumor
is that he is still in Par incognito, while
another has II that ne Is IN London.
He was traced to Rambouillet. where a
French reporter, who was trying 70 iden-
tify him, asked the landlord what kind
OF tip the American oil man gave the
waiter. The landlord replied that he
didn't give any tip; that a friend with
whom he took luncheon paid the bill. Mr.
Rockefeller, the landlord said, was a
very nice man, but was not very sood
customer
After trying J. J. Hof's chateau.
where they heard that Mr.. Rockefeller
had just returned TO Paris, the reporters
FASTENED 10 Paris. but could find no trace
of him. They went to Autard. the wig
maker, where one of John DIS wigs iF on
exhibition. So
II have not seen him." said Autard.
AT various times Mr.. Rockefeller has
bought six wigs at 6 francs each, but
have not seen him since the New York
customs officials tried to make him pay
duty on q wig. which Re refused to
do
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09

st. Louis. Oct. S-Curtiss. in his flight
late this afternoon. was the feature of
to-day's events at the Forest Park Avia-
ton Field. lie rose thirty feet into the
air, buffeted by a stubborn wind. and
finally landed safely one-half mile from
the place where he left the earth.
George Osmont rose TO a height of a
man from the ground and for some hun
bred yards traversed the air. but the con-
trary wind carried him sideways. and he
saved himself by touching in time.
Later he was not so fortunate. Touch
ing the earth from a height OF a few
inches. a running wheel struck hole in
the uneven ground The running gear
was put out OF order, and the bipIane
swung around 70 the left. then crashed
over on one end. At the same time the
revolving propeller struck something. and
a two-foot section Of It flew off. soaring
100 feet in the air. The craft was de-
mollshed beyond prompt repair. and II IS
doubtful If 1t VIII be seen on the field
tomorrow.
\ For the first time in America three
I dirlgIbles were seen IN the air at the
same time this afternoon. while the WIND
was blowing at least nine miles an hour
/ Baldwin got up first, Knabenshue and
! Beachey following The two smaller
| dirigibles plunged into the wind and made
I for Art Hill. while Baldwin. who had
previously made a short trip. sailed
around the field and returned TO the door
Of his tent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
CHARLEY TAFT TO DON MITTS.
Presidents Son VIII Soon Take Box
ing Lessons from Professional.

Boston, Oct Skinny Walsh. for
merly bantam-weight champion, is to
teach Charley Taft. youngest son OF the
President. the manly art of self-defense.
This bit Of news developed to-day when
Walsh was informed by letter that he
should go ahead with his instruction.
Walsh was very intimate with Theodore
Roosevelt. jr.. when the latter was In
Harvard. and runor has It. but neither
will admit IL. that they have faced each
other in a squared circle
Yes, I am going TO teach that young
chap how TO use his hands," said Walsh.
1T is difficult for me to say just when 1
will begin with my pupil, but l think II
will be within a few weeks. I will use
him just the same as though he was any
ordinary chap. He must take a few
punches. for they will do him good.
don't mean by that to teach him TO slug.
will teach him how to box. not to fight;
but to teach him he must meet q few
blows"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
MARK GLOBE THEATER SITE.
Many Present at the dwelling OF
Bronze Memorial Tablet

London. Oct. S.-The bronze memorial
affixed 10 the wall OF the Barclay-Per-
kins brewery in Southwark. which is
the traditional site OF Shakespeare s
Globe Theater, was unveiled by Sir Her
bert Beershome Tree this afternoon
There was a large company present. IN.
Guiding the Bishop OF Southwark and sir
Edw. Clarke.
Sir Herbert. in his address. quoted
fresh evidence from documents discovered
in the past three days that the brewery
was the site of the theater. and declared
that Prof. Wallace. the Nebraska sage"
as he called him. had evidently made e
mistake. as many great men had. Prof.
Wallace claims to have evidence that
the brewery was not the site Of the
| theater.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
RISE IN COTTON PRICES.
Fear of Frost anu Cold weather
Predictions Cause FURRY.

New York, Oct s-Fear Of frost caused
rise in cotton to-day. Then the action
Of the spinners in convention at Char
lotte. n. c., In recommending curtall-
ment Of production, led TO raid here,
considerable scattered liquidation, and a
net decline.
Bears take the ground that n small
crop will be large enough at present
prices Bulls maintain that the country
is on the eve of a period Of great pros
perity. and that there is bound 10 be a
scramble for cotton, which Will inevita-
bly, cause a further advance sooner or
later.
Frost was predicted for parts OF Okla
homa and Western Texas and rains and
colder weather for the rest OF Texas and
Oklahoma. and also for Arkansas. There
was q rumor that four inches OF snow
had fallen at Dalhart, In the Panhandle
OF Texas. Even cold rains, in the view
OF experienced cotton people, could do
much harm.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Many visitors Mt Hot springs.
'ecial u Tho Washington He7ld.

Special % Tho Washington Herald
Hot Springs, Va, Oct. s.-Among those
recently registering at the Homestead
are the following: Col. Robert Thomp-
son. c. w. Hamill. Reginald de Koven.
A. W. Black. A. ]. Singer. C. J. Singer,
Walter c. Taylor, Benjamin w. Jack
son, DR.. II. Darlington. G. c. Miller. of
New York; Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford, Of London; George l. Carnegie. w.
c. Fownes, Of Pittsburg; Franklin Muir
ply, % Newark. y. J.; J. c. Thaw. of
Pittsourg; S. II. Vandegraff. Of wash
ington: James c. Parrish, Samuel /.
Parrish OF ontario: J. Ross Todd of
Louisville; F. A. Wells. Of Chicago: How
ard Brokaw. Allen Mccullough. T, p.
Shonts. j. H. Holmes f. T. jerks. A. l..
Norris, d. o. Wichan, Judge c. d. Hine.
OF New York; Robert Bachelor. Alfred
Bachelor, Of Boston; w. H. Gage, and
A T. Harris. Of New York
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
CALL HALT ON FARMING"
Major Leagues May Take Action on
Important Matter.

New York. Oct S-The farming OF
players by major league clubs may re-
suit IN some new legislation before an
other season rolls around. When clubs
reserve" as many as fifty players, half
OF whom are purposely covered up for
minor league teams. the evil needs TO be
checked, It is argued. The reserve lists
OF both major leagues. which have Just
been filed, contain the names OF enough
players to corner the cream OF the talent
Persons who have made study OF this
question say that no club should be per-
mitted to have more than thirty players
under reserve. and that during the regu-
lar season the teams should be limited
20 twenty men each. As a matter Of
fact, the opinion prevails that the major
league teams have too many players fOT
their own good, and that better results
would be attained by general curtail-
ment.
Thousands OF dollars were wasted dur
ing the last season by carrying sUperhu-
Gus material, which consumed Unneces-
sary salaries and travelling expenses Sew
erai leading magnates are said 10 be
ready TO begin a fight for better condi-
lions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
SIXTEEN ARE KILLED
Trains Collide on Santa Fe
Road Near Topeka.
BODIES HORRIBLY MANGLED
OIL Train Crashes Into Construction
Cars on Which WOrkmen Were
Them-ReIief and WrecLing Trains
Are Rushed 20 the Scene.

Topeka, Kans., Oct e-sixteen persons
were killed when a Santa Fe construction
train collided with an oil train on the
outskirts Of Topeka this afternoon.
AZ least forty men were on the
wrecked trains. number OF bodies
have been taken from the wreckage.
The oil train was raised I'D and plowed
along the fiat cars OF the work train, on
which the men were sitting. There are
nine Mexicans and seven Americans
among the dead.
A number OF others were injured and
have been taken 70 the hospitals to-day.
Tho bodies OF the dead were horribly
mangied. The wreck occurred about one
mile east Of Topeka. wrecking and re-
lief trains were rushed to tho scene and
the dead and injured hurried TO Topeka.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
OPPOSES DISPLAY at FUNERAL
Bishop Ludden seldom Permits
Priests to Deliver EuIoEies.

Utica, Oct S.-The Right Rev Pat
rick A. Ludden. Catholic bishop OF the
Diocese Of Syracuse, is strongly. opposed
to os:a =1atious display at funerals, and
seldom permits priests in his diocese 10
deliver eulogies over the biers OF de-
parted pensioners.
In keeping with his sentiment on this
subject. Bishop Ludden to-day, while de-
livering brief remarks at the funeral OF
a relative in the village OF Florence. said
that when he died there would be no
eulogy pronounced al his obseQuies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
BUYS BLERIOT MONOPLANE.
ROdman WRnhmalSer VIII Import
Machine for Pleasure.

Machine for Pleasure.
Philadelphia. Oct. s.-ImbUed with a
spirit Of enthusiasm for aviation. an
enthusiasm for the newest art such as
can be found only In France. Rodman
Wanamaker. millionaire merchant and
society man OF this city. has placed an
order for Bleriot flying machine. which
he Will bring 10 this city with the an
nOunced intention OF flying
On his return 10 France last month
after his marriage 10 Miss Violet Cru
ger. Mr.. Wanamaker found Louis Bleriot
the pet OF the French nation as a re-
suit Of his remarkable flight across the
English Channel in a monoplane on July
25 last, and when Bleriot announced re-
Gently that he was ready to build mono
planes for the market. placing the price
az $1,000 each. Mr.. Wanamaker became
an applicant for the early delivery OF a
machine.
Bleriot has promised that he Will make
deliveries OF the first thirty-six machines
before the first of November. and so Mr..
Wanamaker's machine may be expected
to arrive in this country some time within
month. accompanied by It's French
operator, who will teach the purchaser
the science Of air navigation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Married in Middle of Road.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va. oct. S.-Robert Lar
geant and Miss Catharine Santamyer,
daughter Of John Santamyer, Of Bloom
cry. w. Va. were married yesterday.
The ceremony was a unique one Lar
geant, prosperous farmer. procured his
license in Romney and brought Miss San
tamyer TO Winchester Rev. Eugene
Richardson, Of the United Brethren
Church, was asked tc perform the mar
rage. but the legal papers being issued
In another State caused a hitch. 80 the
couple drove TO the West Virginia line
eighteen miles distant. and there in the
middle Of the old Braddock road Rev
Mr. Richardson tied the knot.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Gompers on Nonunion Shin.

New York, Oct. S-There was more or
less concern exhibited in labor circles
to-day over report that the French
Line steamship La Savoie, which will
arrive in New York tomorrow with
President Gompers OF the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, on board, was loaded
by nonunion longshoTemea.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Hurl. Bomb Among Dancers.

dance given in this village yesterday
evening. following a peasant wedding. an
unknown man. thoroughly disguised. sud
denly appeared on the scene and from
the doorway threw a bomb among the
dancers. Eight persons we're severely
wounded and several others slightly in
iured by tho explosion.
II is presumed the man acted through
motives OF jealousy he made his escape
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Dinner for British Admiral.

New York, Oct. Sol. r. A. c. Smith
and Mrs. Smith gave a dinner tonight at
the Hotel Plaza for Sir Edward Hobart
Seymour, admiral OF the British fleet, and
the officers OF the Inflexible- The dinner
took place in the main dining room Of the
Plaza, and the table was decorated with
American Beauty roses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Pnr sG.2an.ooo for n1ine.

Mexico City, Oct. s.-Tke English own
ers OF the Camp Bird Mine. represented
by John Hays Hammond. who recently
offered $5,OOO,OOO for the La Blancary
Anexas silver mine situated in the Pa
chuca district of Mexico. have been out
bid for the property by the Eloro Mining
and Railway Company, a Mexican con-
Germ. which has offered oCO for the
mine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09

New York, Oct s.-The French war
ships Verite and Justice sailed this after
noon for TOulon by way of Azores, where
they will touch for possible orders. Sew
eral hours later the British cruisers
Blake, Duke OF Edinburgh, and Ar
gyll passed Governors Island. The In
flexible. flagship of the British squadron,
will not sail until tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Four burned 20 neath.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. S.--Four persons
were burned 10 death In a fire which de-
day. Two negroes were arrested on sus-
pIcion of incendiarism. They were known
10 have had trouble with j. A. Thuss, a
grocer, who occupied the ground floor.
The dead are Mrs. Dora Fishman, aged
twenty-four; Rosie Fishman. fourteen:
Rachael Marleson, sixteen, and Mrs
Rosie A. Fishman. fifty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09

London. Oct. S-Capt Cody stood by
all day to-day. hoping the weather would
allow him to start from London. He
thinks tonight that the prospects justify
his making a start at o'clock tomorrow
morning. He proposes TO fly to Worm
wood Scrubs. which IS an open common
within the prescribed radius OF London.
and thence continue his flight to Man
chester forthwith. but there is some
skepticism concerning the second part OF
his programme.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
THE
Hi
WASHINGTON
HERALD,
Sunday, Oct. 10.

Among this number special
attention is deserved by Marion
Harland, whose articles on
Household Economy" will be
the first of a series. This bears
the title OF "A Stubborn Fact"
and any man who has paid the
bills Of a household for the
recent months will agree with
the facts as set forth.
Wilbur Wright at College
Park will be the theme for an
illustrated sketch of aviation
as bearing on the international
meet and the progress made
toward obtaining it for Wash
ington.
James B. Morrow inter-
views George T. Oliver, whose
father was an Irish harness
maker, but himself multi-mil-
lionaire and a Senator from
the State of Pennsylvania. He
tells why he sold out to the
United States Steel Corpora
ton and bought two daily
newspapers. His opinions
about modern journalism, mil
lionaires like himself, and the
honesty Of the captains of in
dustry.
Words of approval for the
serial, "The Little Brown Jug
at Kildare" are pouring in,
and if you have not begun it,
you should get the back num-
bers at once.
"The Scarlet Proxy" a re-
markable story of mysticism
and tragedy, will appear in the
Literary Magazine section. It
is the story of a dream, and
will hold you in strange sus-
penSe from beginning to end.
There will be other features
in the Literary Magazine
which you cannot afford to
overlook.
The Ex-Attache calls King
Edward the arbiter, for the
0rerogatives of the Crown in
he present British crisis are of
supreme value, when the ruler
IS diplomatic, as all know King
Edward to be.
Watch for gossip of the foot
ball field and of the champion
ship series between the Pirates
and Tigers.
Latest book reviews will be
found and lists of new books
for the holidays.
The dramatic season is in
full swing, and gossip of the
footlights is in order. Some
thing about the players whowill
appear in Washington this sea-
son.
Watch for the editorials by
the Laity, for The Optimist,
for health and beauty hints, for
Famous Songs and Their
History"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09

Chicago, Oct. Son the eve Of his IN
tended departure with his family for .
trip around the world. Gustaf c. Broberg.
widely known among Swedish-Americars
as publisher OF the Sevenska Nyheter
newspaper and as a steamship agent,
dropped dead here to-day OF heart dis
ease. Decedent was hfty-one years OF
age and had lived In Chicago since 1880.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Champion DIR. Wiley.

Terra Haute. Ind, Oct. S.-The Indiana
Medical Association meeting in annual
convention in this city to-day approved
the stand taken by DR.. Wiley In the ben
zOate OF soda controversy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
EnrthquaIre shock in Italy.

Florence, Oct. s,-The Observatory here
registered an earth shock at Il o'clock
this morning at a distance Of 1873 kilo-
meters. The quake was predicted at
2:25 this morning. when the observatory
displayed warning signals consisting OF
white lights. meaning that an earthquake
was expected.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Momnn Rnrned to nentl,.

Fairchild. wife of a farmer living near
Dushore, was burned 10 death to-day
while fighting a rapidly spreading brush
fire in the woods near her home. A spark
from passing locomotive set the brush
on fire.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09

Ruth Cameron.
Marion Harland.
The Arbiter.
The Ex-Attache.
James B. Morrow.
Rudolph De Zapp.
P. Harvey Middleton.
Meredith Nicholson.
Frederick Orrin Bartlett.
This imposing array of con-
tributors will appear on the
pages of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
AMERICA II DISQUALIFIED.
Swiss Aero Club Awards First Place
to lie de France and AEuren.

to lie de France and AEuren.
Paris, Oct. s.-A news agency dispatch
from Berne says that the Swiss Aero Club
America II. which was supposed 20 have
won the Bennett Cup for touching ground
I'm the course Of its voyage
The French balloon lie de France and
the Swiss balloon Azuren were awarded
first place, they having sailed a dead
heat lie Blanc, the pilot Of the lie de
France proved TO the aero club which
organized the race, that the wind carried
of his logbOok from the balloon, and he
was therefore not disqualified
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
Earthouslxe Shakes Georgia.

Dalton. Ca, Oct. S.-Two distinct earth
shocks were felt here about o'clock this
morning, accompanied by a booming
sound Houses were shaken throughout
the town, but no damage Is reported
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
morse Re1ninn, Control.

Boston. Oct. s-By a foreclosure sale
here this afternoon the plan FOR reorgan-
izing the Metropolitan Steamship Com
pany is practically assured. II IS ap-
parent that Charles W. Morse remains
N control Of the Ina
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
BATH AUTOISTS WILL FIGHT.
Test of Action Closing Roads to Car,
Is Planned.

Is Planned.
Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Hot Springs, Va, oct. S.-The board Of
supervisors Of Bath County. relying on
the legality OF a legislative act prohibit
ing heavy vehicular traffic on certain
county roads, issued a notice closing such
roads 10 automobiles. such regulation to
take effect October l. On that day a
number OF automobile owners took trips
over the roads in question to test the
validity Of the board Of supervisors &C
ton.
The outcome OF the matter is awaited
with much interest, and Il Is rumored
that the courts will be asked TO settle
the rights OF all concerned. Local own
ers Of automobiles are determined to fight
for what they believe to be their right
to use the public highways, and claim
that q State automobile license carries
with It free usage OF all highways.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
MIS- RooseveIt Vis,ts LIsbon.

Rome. oct. s-Mrs. Roosevelt, accom-
panied by her daughter Ethel. returned
to-day TO Porto MauriziO. where she is
her sisters Eueat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-09
CURTISS IN A FLIGHT
Aviator Rises Thirty Feet
Into Air in Stiff Breeze.
OSMONTS MACHINE DAMAGED

After Successful Effort Newcomer In
Field Nets with Accident While
Running Along the GrOund-Three
DirigibIes Are Seen in the Air at
One Time ut st. Louis Celebration.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-22
Bids for Care Of City Sick.

Sealed bids will be received by
the city clerk of the city of Bemidji
till the 22nd inst, bids to be then
opened by the city council for the
care of the city's poor and sick,
except those afflicted with infectious
diseases. Bidders to house, feed,
wash, mend and take care of the
sick and poor for period ending
March 1st, 1910, bids to be by the
month, bidders to give such reason
able bond as the council may
adopt. Contract will be awarded to
the lowest and best bidder. Coun-
Gil reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Bemidji, Mimi, 3-15-'O9.
e -Thos. Maloy,
City Clerk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-22
NO TRACE OF IF MISSING BOY
Father Ready to Pay $4,000 De-
rr,anded by kidnappers.

manueu ny NiQnaPpefS.
Sharon, Pa, March Notwfth-
standing rigid search lasting all
night by many officers In Western
Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West
Virginia no trace has yet been found
Of the man or men who kidnapped
William Whitla, eight years old, son
of James p. Whitla, a prominent and
wealthy attorney.
The lads relatives, some of whom
are millionaires, are making every
possible effort to locate the child and
his abductors. Frank II. Bull, the
millionaire iron and steel man, uncle
of the Kidnapped boy, has stated he
would spend 100000 to recover the
boy
No decision has yet or can be made
regarding the ransom of $4,000 de-
manded by the kidnappers for the safe
return of the child. Mr.. Whitla imme-
diately complied with the terms con-
tanned in the letter received from the
men in so far as the insertion of an
advertisement in various papers about
the country is concerned. This adver-
!isement Is to the effect he is willing
to pay the ransom of $4,000, but so
far no word had been received from
the kidnappers as to when and where
this money is to be paid.
A squad of Pennsylvania state con.
stabulary has reached here from Punk.
sutawney, Pa, for the purpose of as
sisting in the search.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-22
BANK ROBBERS HOLD
P0PULACE IN TERROR
Partially Wreck Building but
Fail to Open Safe.

Bald Knob, Ark, March 2l-While
some of their number rode about, the
streets discharging their weapons and
holding the populace in terror others
of band of robbers worked for more
than an hour in an unsuccessful effort
to dynamite their way into the vault
of the bank at Bald Knob. They
abandoned their task after firing near
ly a score of blasts, which demol-
1shed the outer door of the safe but
without forcing the inner doors. One
citizen was wounded in the parting
fusillade of the band as they rode
away. ' -. -,
AS citizens emerged from their
houses when the first explosion oc-
Cured they we're greeted by the bull
let's of the outposts and quickly ran
to shelter. while the robbers held I'M
disputed sway, keeping up an almost
continuous fire and taking chance
shots at any who came within range.
In the meanwhile those at work in