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The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
CHICAGO FEARS CAR STRIKE.
Trouble Threatens 10 Tie Up Every
Surface Line I'm CITY.

Trouble Threatens 10 Tie Up Every
Surface Line in City.
Chicago. July s1.-Heroic efforts are be-
ing made tonight by interested parties e
avert the strike Of the street railway en-
ployes. which threatens to engulf the
city in the worst trouble in its history.
The strike. II it comes. would COM
pletely paralyze the wheels OF every sur
face car in the city and entail tremendous
loss.
Following the declaration OF the officials
Of tho company that they will refuse to
grant the demands OF the union for q
''closed shop" and for an increase in
wages, n meeting Of the South Side
Street Railway Mems Union will be held
! Monday night. when definite action in the
direction OF strike will be taken.
nThe mems contract with the Chicago
|Acity Railway Company expires to-mor-
row. and since the unions contract with
the North and West Side Street Carmen S
Union expired June /. and after much
wrangling the company refused their
demands. the union men say they are in
the mood. in conjunction with the South
Side men. TO tie up traffic in the city.
The union men say II a strike is called
1l.eoO men. $500 Of whom are employed
on the lines of the Chicago City Rail-
way. will strike on the Instant
j. c. Araher, one of the officials nego-
.iating for the street car men. says to-
night that they have assurances from
every man employed on the street cars
from Evanston 10 the Indiana State line
and from the lake 10 Oakport. besides
the Calumet. Blue Island. and the South
Chicago lines that they will quit work
. IN case q strike is called
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
RANDLE HIGHLANDS.
Ladies' Ala Society Gives Pretty
Lawn Party.

AauAGS' AAA S~%ASAs NAFca ANStAE
Lawn Party.
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence Grow, OF
Washington. and daughters. were the
guests last week Of Mr.. and Mrs. T.. n.
Miller
Mrs. Trueman z. Miller, accompanied
by daughter. has returned 10 her home
in Rochester. n. T., after a visit with
her son. Mr.. T. H. Miller.
Miss Bette Bramha1 left yesterday
Tor her home In Purcellvlle, Va.
Mrs. Westerlund viii leave next We'd
aesday for visit to hsr mother at
HillsbOro. Va.
Mrs. J. NJ. Brooks entertained last
Wednesday afternoon, at her home. the
primary Sunday school class Of the
Randle Highlands Baptist Church.
Dr. Hubbard N. Darnall has moved to
Washington. Much regret is expressed
at Sfis departure.
Mr.. David Wilson. ST. contemplates
opening a grocery store on Naylor road.
and his many friends wish him every
success.
The Misses Grace Sludmore and Mary
Melting have changed their plans for the
summer, the former 10 spend August with
relatives In Falls Church and the latter
with an uncle at Laurel, Md. Mrs. Nell
ing u now az Laurel
Mrs. CatOn viii leave next week for a
visit 10 relatives in Virginia
The Ladies Aid Auxiliary gave a lawn
party Friday evening on the Bradbury
lots for the benefit of the Randle High
lands Baptist Church. Music was fur
nished by a select band, and refreshments
were served A pie guessing contest was
the feature Of the evening. Il was sug-
gested that an ice-cream eating contest
be INDUCED IN by Messrs. Fletcher. Hutch
inson, and Graham, Of the Randle High
land Street Railroad, but the partlcl-
pants failed TO mateTialize The party
was largely attended, and was a success
from a financial point of view.
The old Mission Building, at Minnesota
and Nicholson avenues. has been re-
modelled and converted into a grocery
store, thus depriving the Episcopal
Church Of Anacostia Of place at when
10 hold their services. which were con-
Quoted by Pastor Davenport. and assisted
by Mesdames Wilson and Armistead and
Miss Bradbury However, Il IS the In
tenuon OF the Episcopal Church 10 erect
chapel here in the near future. the lot
for the same. Il is said. is 10 be donated
by Col. Randle and the money with
which 10 carry on the building operations
VIII be partly solicited by subscriptions
among the business men.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
CRITICS CHALLENGED.
Mexican Minister OF Finance Dares
Them 10 CONG Forward.


Mexico City. July 31.-Jose Y. IL
mantour, minister OF finance. in a pub
IIshed reply 20 certain criticisms that
have been made OF his Official acts,
makes the following statement:
There are only two persons respon-
sible for the financial administration
Of the gOvernment-tEe President o.
the republic. who directs It, and my
self who advises with him on it. and
carry II out. And do not mention the
federal congress. Notwithstanding that
my acts have always merited its ap-
proval. for I desire 20 avoid even the
shadow Of suspicion that I would seek
to shield myself behind it.
In the department Of finance. I have
never tolerated extraneous interfer-
ence. nor have extended improper IA
vors TO any one. and II the writer's
and orators to whom I allude have any
imputation in these respects 20 make
against me. let them come forward
and. laying aside their system OF vague
and impersonal attacks, let them state
names, Instances. and proofs with the
certainty. based on my invariable atti-
tude toward the press. that will not
resort 10 an action ror libel IN order TO
silence them"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
PAYS FOR CHAUFFEURs DEED.

Paris. July 31-An automobile belong
Ing TO Mrs. Smith. Of 16O West Fifty-ninth
street, New York. knocked down bank
messenger named Sadou as be was at
tempting to cross the Champs Elysee on
June 80, infiicting Injuries from which he
died few days later
The chauffeur. who was driving the
car at the time Of the accident. appeared
IN court to-day 70 answer to a charge Of
homicide
Sadou's widow claimed 10000 francs from
Mrs. Smith. holding she was civllly re-
sponsiDle for her chauffeur. Sadou's old
est son claimed 5000 francs. and his
younger son. 1000 francs. The tribunal
taking into account Mrs. Smith wealth.
awarded 1000 francs TO the widow. 1900
francs to the elder son, and 1000 francs 20
the younger son.
The chauffeur was sentenced 10 fur
months Imprisonment, with the benefit OF
the first offenders act
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
FIRE WRECKS OSAKA
Hundreds OF Lives Lost and
Enormous Property Loss.
FLAMES RACED MANY HOURS
Water supply Weak Following Re-
cent Drought, and Firemen Unable
to Check COnfIagration - Soldiers
Rushed TO Scene and Dynamite
Buildings in Course of Planes.

Tokyo. Aug. L-8lore than one-third Of
Osaka, city Of more than 100000 peo-
pie. is to-day smolGering ruins. follow
Ing the FIRE which started shortly after
daylight yesterday and ragged unchecked
for seventeen hours.
The property loss IS estimated az from
100000 TO 100000 yen. and the military
authorities. who are in virtual charge OF
the stricken city, say that the loss OF life
may exceed 200. mostly among fremen
and soldiers.
To-day the flames have spent their
force. and half gale which yesterday
was directly responsible for the destruc-
tion has blown itself cut.
The flames started in the southwestern
section Of the city. IN a poor residential
quarter. and quickly wiped out several
dozen city blocks OF cheap frame build
ings. Owing TO the scarcity OF water.
due 20 a protracted drought, the fire de-
partment was handicapped from the start.
Within a few hours the soldiers Of the
Eighth Infantry and several troops OF
the Fourth Cavalry were called 70 as
sist the hremen- They were helpless.
however, and when the flames attacked
the heart Of the city. the entire Fourth
Regiment OF Artillery was set 70 work
dynamiting blocks Of buildings.
one OF the sections wiped out was that
in which were located the biggest cotton
mills in the Orient. An uncOndrmed re-
port says that twenty-six fremen and sol
diers were killed and scores injured by
an explosion IN the laboratory Of the Dai
NfppOn- Chemical COmpany
Among the buildings destroyed was the
famous Temple OF Budda. containing a
bronze statue OF the idol. the second larg-
est in the world. The temple. which was
OF wood. was totally destroyed, and with
IL the most valuable collection OF Japa-
nese Twelfth century paintings IN exist
enCe- The statue is reported TO have
been melted into an unrecognizable mass
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

Madrid, July S1-Prime Minister Maura
states that the situation at Melilla has
considerably improved. and that calpness
prevails in the Barcelona district. except
In few villages.
Paris, Aug IA correspondent OF tho
Matin at Melllla sends an interview he
had with Gen. Marina, commanding the
Spanish forces in Morocco, who said:
Things are quiet now. The Moors ap-
pear TO have retired. intend to hold the
positions we at present occupy and TO
continue operations when REINFORCE
ments arrive
Gen. Marina added that the Spanish
troops had been severely tested in the
recent engagements.
Conditions Improved.
London. July Sl-News from Spain re-
mains very meagre. but what has been
received indicates that the situation has
been ameliorated IN Barcelona.
Eight thousand troops brought about
the Improvement. ana It is hoped that
with the arrival Of reinforcements. which
are hourly expected. order viii be COM
pletely restored
Cerbere. July 1.-The governor OF the
province OF Corona has telegraphed to
the Alcaldes IN his department, saying;
Il am pleased 10 inform you that I
have received news from Barcelona, ac-
cording 10 which the captain general
has re-established order, defeating and
making prisoners OF the revoluuonists." 3"
The railways are interrupted beyond
Corona, the company refusing to run
trains until order is restored.
Refugees Violent.
Hendaye. July Sl.-Spanish refugees
here made a violent demonstration
against the Spanish government last
night
The Spanish consul vainly interviewed.
order. Refugees Will .henceforth be kept
some distance from the frontier. in ac-
cordance with International agreement
'Perpignan. July Sl.-The hotels here are
crowded with Spanish families.
Barcelona, July S--Further arrests are
occurring at Figueras and Llansa- Sew
refuge at CABRERA.
A number Of ships are unable TO leave
Rosas. the mob preventing the landing Of
their cargoes-
The coastwise trade OF the Barcelona
district is at a standstil.
--HcIdaye. July 31.-A dispatch from San
Sebastian says the Eighth army corps
has been modified. Troop trains are
ready AZ VigO. OrOnze. Lugo. and Coruna.
The discipline Of the troops is good.
Melllla. July 31.-Sixteen hundred IN
fantry and $50 artillery guns and stores
were landed here yesterday.
Madrid, July a.-Queen Victoria has
given 25.G00 pesetas to a fund for ne
benefit Of families OF reservists. Vhe
queen mother has given 1900 pesetas. and
1nfanta Maria ThereSea. wife OF Prince
Ferdinand Of Bavaria. 10000 pesetas
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
SHOULDERS HIS VICTOR.
Secretary of War Carries 27O-pOund
officer About Field.

Nashville. July 3l.-Judge J. NJ. Dick.
tnson. Secretary Of War. awakened genu-
Inc admiration in the members Of the
First Tennessee Regiment, encamped at
Camp Dickinson near Waverly. Tenn. to-
day by carrying Surgeon General Lucius
2. Burch around the field on his shoul-
ders.
Judge Dickinson had just been defeated
by the surgeon general at pistol practice,
and. taking his defeat good-naturedly,
smiled broadly and picked up the 90
pounds which go TO make up the officer S
physical proportions as II II cost but little
effort. walking some distance across the
field with the physician across his shoul-
ders.
Judge Dickinson IS IS years old, and
stands six feet three inches In his stock
1ng feet.
He spent the entire day at the camp,
which was in his honor, and enjoyed the
rife and target shooting like a young
volunteer He gave a positive promise
20 return to the encampment before GO
ing back 20 Washington, and also offered
a 500 trophy for skirmish firing at dis
tances Of from 100 to 1000 yards.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
DENY BANKERS STORY.
Cashier Said He Went Fishing Aftes
EmbezzIement.

Upton, Ind. July 31.-Mystery was add
ed 10 the case OF Noah Marker, assistant
cashier Of the First National Bank OF
this city. who fed on the eve Of the dis
covery Of embezzlements aggregating
more than 10000. when a telegram from
Louisiana. No. to-day said that Mark
er had not been there during his absence
from this city. No such person. the dis
patch said. was at the place this week.
and the citizens are much surprised at
Markers statement that he was there
fishing.
This fat contradiction Of Markers word
leads to the belEf that, wherever he was,
his object was to get rid OF the $4,000
taken from theabank the night of his de-
parture. and IL Is now thought that the
money was placed 1n some safety deposit
vault in a city and that the box was rent
ed under an assumed name. The bank
officers are proceeding on this theory and
will try to treil Marker during his alb
sence.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
COAL STRIKE AvERTED.
President Lewis Signs Contract with
Pittsburg Company.

Pittsburg. July ga strike OF the men
employed by the Pittsburg Coal Company
has been averted
National President Lewis. OF the
United Mine Workers Of America, with
the national executive board. to-day
signed an agreement with the company,
which was represented by George w
Schleuderberg. general manager, Vice
President George Poasak. and J. NJ.
Armstrong
At the close OF the conference the off,
cials said that the agreement reached
was perfectly satisfactory This leaves
the breach between Francis Feehan. OF
the local district. and President Lewis
greater than ever. as Feehan was abso-
lutely ignored by the national officers.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
QUAKE DESTROYS
STRICKEN TOWNS
Continued from Page one.

Continued from Page One.
bottom OF the harbor was thrown up
several feet in many places. and the
water was so greatly disturbed that
many vessels were beached or damaged
both yesterday and to-day. it is reported
1t is feared that the harbor, one Of the
finest on the Mexican Pacific coast. Is
ruined. The damage from the quake in
and around Mexico City is the heaviest
experienced in a decade.
During q shock this afternoon a house
was wrecked on Gale Moctezuma and
another on Gale Mena
In the southern part Of the city fire
started by the quake burned half
block
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
VICE CONSUL DIES
OF BULLET WOUND
Continued from Page one.

Continued from Page one.
his many visits 10 the consulate. which
finally compelled the vic9 consul TO or
der him 70 get out and stay out The
Chinaman said that the Ja panese wouldn' [
have anything TO do with him when they
found that he couldn't tal; their language
and that he was spurned by Cinnamon
everywhere because ne tried 70 make be-
lieve he was n japanese. BE did so pre-
liminary 10 getting a Job as cabin boy
on United States war vessel
Consul General HO ao nad not been
at the consulate durin S'Y heard
| nothing OF the attack ssociate
until he read the late edIJl ais OF the
evening papers. He declared that the
act must have been that Of a crazy man
| because Vice Consul Wing was liked by
all tho Chinese who had dealings with
him.
Message from Washington.
The Chinese Legation al washington
wired ST. Gregory's Hospital as soon as
word was received there 10 spare no
/ expense in caring for Vice Consul Wing.
Mr.. Wing died about the time the mes
sage came. bur everything possible had
been done. anyhow.
Cheng's stories alli hung together on
one or two points. He came here from
Atlantic City Wednesday. where ne had
! been employed washing dishes az the
Galen Hall Hotel, and showed up at the
consulate Friday. He wanted work then.
and Vice Consul Wing told him he had
nothing FOR him because he hadn't been
able 10 keep Jobs that the consulate had
| found for him For the past six years.
Cheng was at the consulate three times
| this forenoon and each time the vice con
sui and the consulate detectives told him
not 90 come back. No one in the build
I ing saw him go there in the afternoon,
and as Mcdonald. the detective. had
gone nome. leaving Vice Consul Wing
working over the consulate books and
papers. there is no witness 10 the occur
renee.
When the prisoner was searched. in his
pocket was found a card bearing the
name OF Miss Daisy Penn. 10 Pen street.
room At the address given for the
woman. Il was learned that her true name
was Mrs Charles Neisell. and that she
halls from Fail River. She came 70
Chinatown about three years ago. She
was married TO Neisell after her arrival
in New York. He was a walter In China
town. The couple left New York about
a year and y half ago. and went TO Chi
cago. No one could be found in China
town tonight who had heard OF them
since then.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
NEGRO ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Didn't Want to Live If He CouIdn't
Work for Undertaken.

Just thrown out OF work. Alfred Ram
sey. negro, fifty years old. attempted sui
eide by jumping into the river from the
seawaH near the Pennsylvania Railroad
bridge. yesterday afternoon.
He was promptly rescued by Max Reed
and Albert Gassaway. and his condition
was such that he was taken to Emer-
gency Hospital, where he was quickly
resuscitated
Ramsey had lost his Job at an under
taking establishment, and declared that
life held no further attraction for him.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
DR.. WELLS WILL ACCEPT.
Report He VIII Decline Nomination.
Is Denied.


Upper Marlboro. Nd. July G-When
Dr. Charles a Wells. Of HyausvilIe.
nominated at the Democratic convention
here last Thursday for the State senate.
was shown the story 10 the effect that
he would not accept the nomination, but
that 1t would be offered in turn 10 Judge
T. Van Clagett and State Senator VIII
lam B. Clagett, and II neither accepted
would then tender it 70 J. Enos Ray, jr..
whom he defeated IN the primary con-
test he laughed heartily and charac-
terized it as "an invention Of the enemy"
Asked for a definite statement upon
the subject, the doctor said.
7 have been quite sick for the past
three months. and I suppose my indis-
position started the report After a short
sea trip I shall go 10 some quiet water
ing place, returning about the middle Of
September. when a brief but vigorous
campaign viii be prosecuted have not
the slightest intention at this time Of
withdrawing from the contest and have
no doubt that the entire Democratic
ticket in Prince George County VIII be
elected"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
PILGRIMS LANDING.
Celebration OF the Anniversary Is
Held in Duxbury, Mass.

Duxbury Mass. July S1.-The celebra-
ton Of the anniversary OF the landing Of
the Pilgrims at Plymouth and the coming
OF their doughty commander. Capt. AIyles
Standish. 10 this town took place to-day
with historical pageantry, portraying the
crucial events in the history Of the pill
grims IN England. Holland. and some
what later in this vicinity
The feature Of the celebration was the
arrival Of seven torpedo boats with ten
officers from Rear Admiral Schroeder s
feet early this morning. Following short
~ afterward was a meeting at the Uni
tartan Church, az which the principal
address was delivered by ex-Gov. John
y. Long.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
STRIKE NEAR AN END.
Believed Trouble at Pressed steel
Pant VIII Be Settled at Once.

Believed Trouble at Pressed steel
Pant VIII Be Settled at Once.
Pittsburg July Silt is the belief that
the strike az the plant Of the Pressed
Steel Car Company will soon be settled.
A committee representing the striking
men called on President Honstot to-day,
and was referred to General Manager
Rider who now has the strike in charge.
President HOffstot has said ever since
the strike began that he would not deal
with the strikers or any committee
II was reported here that at meeting
OF the board Of directors Of the Pressed
Steel Car Company President Hohstot
had resigned because the other directors
demanded that the strike be settled.
There was no denial at the Office OF The
company that Superintendent Rider would
deal with the situation, and this is the
first indication that an Official OF the
company VIII treat with the Strikers
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

Paris. July SL-The government viii
decorate Pa6erewski. the pianist, with
the cross Of the Legion of Honor He
played recently at a charity concert Fol-
lowing the precedent in the cases Of Liszt
and Rubinstein. he was named an officer
without first being made q ehevalter Of
the order.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
John Abernnthy Iniurea.

Guthrie, Okla. July a.-John r. Aber-
nathy, United States marshal. Of Okla
bona. Roosevelt's rough rider guide. who
catches wolves with his hands. was crit
|ically Injured tonight in runaway acci-
|dent, being struck by q running horse
|and kicked from his buggy. 1t is feared
paralysis will result
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
CAR MEETS FALLIERES.
Russian Ruler Boards French
Cruiser at CherbOurg.

Nru1sfr AT NherbOurE.
Cherbourg. July a.-The Car arrived
here to-day on the imperial yacht STAN
dart
President Fallieres. who had come from
Paris for the purpose. met his majesty.
who boarded the cruiser -Galilee with the
President and reviewed the French squad
ron, consisting CT six battle ships, seven
cruisers. two scout boats. and one de-
stroyer
The visit Of the Car failed to arouse
enthusiasm owing TO his refusal TO come
ashore. Exaggerated precautions were
taken to keep all ships from the vicinity
Of the STANDARD. even the transatlantic
line boats being kept at q distance.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
CARDINAL WILL PRESIDE.
Leaves baltimore Tuesday for Trip
TO Salt Lake City.

to Salt Lake City.
Baltimore. July 31-Cardinal Gibbons
will leave on Tuesday next for Salt Lake
City, where he viii preside at the cere-
monies in connection with the dedication
or the new cathedral there He will be
accompanied by Bishop Dennis ]. O'Con-
nell, OF San Francisco. who has been
spending some time in Baltimore and
Washington.
The cardinal will spend a few days in
Salt Lake City, and will then visit other
places in the West, probably. among the
rest, Yellowstone Park, which he has
never seen
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
GETS BLERIOT AIRSHIP.

The Matin TO Turn Machine over to
State Museum.
Paris. July a-The Matin announces
that BleriOt has given it his aeroplane
for 10000 francs. which is merely the
price it would cost to construct an
other.
The Matin will hand it over to the
state. and it will be placed in q mu-
scum.
Presumably this Is the aeroplane in
which Bleriot crossed the English Chan
mel few days ago.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Travellers Association Boosts
Good Roads Movement.
MANY ATTEND HOOFF FUNERAL
Long Illness of Mrs. ROvertn G. Cor
ham Ends I'm Death-ChanEes Made
I'm Firm OF NJ. b. Harlow q Co.
Negro RecOmmitted to Reform
SchOOI-Real Estate TransactiOna.

F. Clinton knight. la South Royal street. Alex
andria. Va, IS authorized agent and carrier for
The Washington Herald. The He1ld will be de-
liTercd daily and Sunday 10 any address in Alez-
andria for 80 cents a month.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

London. July 3l-The Weekly Dispatch
says that J. NJ. Barrie the novelist on
the last occasion of bestowing honors on
the Kings birthday refused an offer OF
knighthood.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
BARCELONA QUIET;
PEACE In SIGHT
Spanish Commander Claims
Control of Situation.
MANY REBELS ARE PRISONERS

Gen. Marina TeIegraphS from No
rocco TINT He VIII Hold Present
Position Until the Arrival of Re-
endorsements, nud Then Continue
observation-disclosures Severely Tested.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01
EVELYN WILL TELL
OF THAW WHIPPING
Wifeof White'sSlay States
Next Witness.
DEFENSE PREPARED FOR HER

state Expects 10 Finish Testimony
Wednesday, and that Justice Mills
VIII Give Decision Before He Takes
Vacation August 15-AOrschauser
Says morrill, Story Did No Damage.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

]. D. Normoyle. real estate dealer. has
sold for Mrs. George r. Hill five build
ing lots in Braddock Heights, Alexandria
County, 20 Mrs. P. 3. Peyton and Mr.
Frank N. Larmond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

I lot about s. odd pair English
and French Tapestry Silk-tinishe,l
Portieres. Never sold for less
than $500 and $500 pair. SPe-
cial. Friday and Saturday.
pair =. $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-10

80 pairs Finest Tapestry Por-
there's: heavy fringe top and bot
tom; all colors. $500 value.
Special, Friday and Saturday,
pair .S7.I5