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The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
DICKINSON IN COURT.
New Secretary Of War Counsel in
Law Case I'm Chicago.

Chicago. March S--Jacob NJ Dickinson.
President Tafts new Secretary Of War
appeared before Judge c. c. Kohlsaat IN
the United States Circuit Court to-day as
the defender Of two law firms claims for
attorneys fees.
Henry ". Bishop. master In chancery.
sitting in the receivership case OF the
Western Life Indemnity Company, al
lowed the law firms Of Newman. North
rup. Levinson & Becker and Gregory.
Poppenhusen & McNabe each $4,000 as
fees for their services representing the
complainants> In the receiVership litiga-
ton. The master reported that the fees
were due from the assets OF the Western
Life Indemnity Company.
Percy B. Eckhart, objecting to the mas
ter's report allowing the $4,000 fees, ap-
peared before the Judge as the attorney
for the indemnity company. maintaining
that the fees were too large for the serv-
ices performed by the two firms repre-
senting the complainants in the case.
Mr.. Dickinson, as counsel for the attor-
neys seeking the fees maintained that
the fees were not exoFbitant. and that
the time OF the attorneys taken I'd in the
receivership was well worth $4,000 for
each firm.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
GRABBLE GETS FIRST PRIZE.
Western Maryland Offers Rewards
to Track Caretakers for Services.

Western Maryland Offers Rewards
to Track CaretaIzers for Services.
Hagerstown. Md. March S-With the
idea of instilling a healthy rivalry among
officers and employees charged with the
duty OF maintaining It's tracks. the Cum
berland Valley Railroad. a branch Of the
Pennsylvania system, prizes amounting
10 over $500 have been awarded to the
following men:
Four main line prizes-Section No .
Shiremanstown, G. A. Grabble. foreman.
$50: No. T. GuilfOrd Springs, John c.
Wagner. foreman, $50; No 4, New Kings
tor, II. r. Meredith. foreman, $40: No.
lS Marion, Urge Shoop, foreman, $25.
Two branch line prizes-Section No.
AZ, Mont Alto. s H. Rook. foreman, $50;
No. Al. West Fayetteville. A. X. Kohler.
foreman, $50
Prizes for greatest inprovements-Sec-
ton No. 8, Dillsburg Junction, John GREY.
foreman. S25; No. .. Martinsburg, A. ].
Dehart, 80
Prizes offered by the Cumberland Valley
in this same connection for the wear
1903 amount to nearly $500. THIS being in
keeping with the policy pursued by the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
AMNESTY LAW IN FORCE.
Eight Hundred Political Prisoners
Released from Cuban JailS.

Eight Hundred Political Prisoners
Released from Cuban JaiIx.
Havana, March s-President Taft, re-
plying 10 President Gomez's congratula-
tory message on his inauguration. says:
1T VIII be my pleasure and privilege to
continue py distinguished predecessors
attitude Of cordial friendship and good
will toward Cuba. offer you my heart
lest good wishes"
The house Of representatives has killed
the bill. after hot debate. forbidding
foreigners from acquiring property in
Cuba
Under the recent amnesty law. there
were released to-day 500 prisoners, inciud-
ms Maso PARA and two confederates.
who were convicted OF conspiring to over
throw the Magoon government. and Col
Acea, negro veteran Of the war OF In
dependence. who is one Of Cuba's most
desperate criminals.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
BANKERS SON Is MURDERED.
Peter Dieter Slain In His Ranch
House in Colorado


House in Colorado
SPECIAL 70 ms Washington Herald.
Pueblo. Cole. March s.-Detectives are
working on what IS believed 10 be q
eoId-bloeded murder. Peter Dieter, the
son Of a Downers Grove qlD banker.
who located on a ranch thirty-hve miles
west OF Pueblo. at the foot Of Green
horn Mountains. nysteriously disappeared
about three weeks ago
sam Gordon. a cowboy. who had been
taken in by Dieter. has also disappeared
Gordon before disappearing sold q large
quantity OF horses, cattle. and grain. the
property OF young Dieter, after telling
people that Dieter had been summoned
home. and that he CGordOn) had been
authorized TO dispose OF his property.
Nelghboring ranchers soon became sus-
picious. and going 10 the Dieter ranch
house, which was only a hut IN the noun
tsins, the house was found 10 he ran
sacked throughout There were all kinds
OF evidence which Indicated murder. No
trace OF Gordon can be found
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
SENATORIAL PROBE FEARED.

Effort Being Made TO Check Any In
vestigatiOn at Madison.
Madison, Wis, March s.-Determined ef-
forts to put an end 20 the Senatorial pri-
mary investigation viii come to a climax
tomorrow. when the legislature recon
venes. The joint resolution which was
postponed until Wednesday in the assem-
bly,, providing that the investigating COM
mittee's time for making a report shall
be extended 20 May ], is said to be on the
slate for death. The report has gone out
that strenuous pressure IS being brought
TO bear on members at home to inspire
them 10 check the investigation.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
AERONAUT DROPS INTO SEA.
Five Thousand Persons See Thrill
ing Ascent and Drop.

Long Beach. Cal. March Sin the pres
ence OF 5000 persons and In the face Of a
high wind. which threatened at all times
10 careen his balloon. John Savage, an
amateur aercnaUt yesterday ascended 10
a height OF 900 feet and drIfted over the
ocean. Then he cut loose and started on
his trip toward the earth. The balloon.
relieved Of his weight. turned over and
shot into the sea. where It was picked up
by a launch. Savage IN his efforts 70
land safely. swung his parachute at dan
gerous angles. and at times the specta-
tors held their breath as a particularly
strong breeze swamped him. He finally
landed in the breakers. releasing his hold
on the parachute which was caught IN
fhe tide and carried out TO sea and sunk
before q launch could reach It
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
GIRL KILLED By HTGHWAYMAN
Refuses to Give Up Necklace and
Siaps Face of Robber.
Fiance Submits TO HOldup and Sur
renders &3s-Bnndft Makes
His Escape.

Baltimore. March S-while out walking
with her fance in Mount Washington,
a suburb Of Baltimore. Miss Jennie Reed
of this city. was shot and killed.
Joseph Mueller. who was engaged tc
marry her. reported that they had been
held up by a highwayman. who had got
ten Ss from him and then demanded
that the young lady give up a necklace
that cleaned from her neck. She re-
fused and showed fight. slapping the
fOotpad in the face
The robber then grappled with her and
as she struck him he shot her, the
young woman falling dead with a bullet
IN the back Of her ear. The highway
man then made his escape.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
THREATENS TO USE MILITIA.
Gov. Marshall, of Indiana, in Clash
with State Senate.

Indianapolis. March s. Difference be-
tween Gov. Marshall and the Republicans
OF the senate IN respect to the appoint
ment OF custodian OF the Statehouse
led TO a threat to-day by the governor 70
put his appointee in Office with the aid OF
the militia
II intend TO appoint a man TO be Gus
todian OF the Statehouse." he said, and
he viii be a man big enough 10 come
into the Statehouse and take possession
OF the Job. He VIII have a platoon OF
the National Guard here with him 20 see
that he gets the Job. II It IS necessary.
I'VE VIII see whether the governor shall
not make the appointments that the law
says he shall make"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
COUNTY RECORDS STOLEN.
Books I'm Auditors Offiee MutfIated,
and Arrests viii Follow.

Warsaw. Ind. March sit developed
to-day that. on the-ev> of an investiga-
ton OF the books and records or all tho
county officers. entrance was gained 70
the courthouse late Friday night. the
vault in the auditors Office opened, the
books taken out and examined, ana
erasures made. and some pages taken
out
An examination is now being made to
determine what books were mutiIated. and
TO what extent The evidences that the
books give show that search OF the rec
ords was made for many years back, and
arrests are likely 20 be made.
When the auditor entered his Office
Saturday morning. all the books were
scattered upon the floor. though he had
locked them in the vault the night be
fore
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
VIRGIEIAN SLATED FOR JOB.
Stated Tennesseean VIII Net Get the
Bristol POstmastership.

'T-I-l- . AI7 " 77IlIIItI'I HIM.
Bristol. Va, March S-AcCording 10
news received here from Washington. the
next postmaster Of Bristol viii he a
Virginian. and his deputy viii be from
Tennessee II IS said that IN administra-
ton circles in Washington il IS limited
this change viii be made.
The post-Ofice for Bristol. Va-Tenn-.
the dual cities. is located on the Tennes-
see side OF the State line Heretofore, il
has always been the custom 10 appoint
a Tennessee man as postmaster and a
yirginian as deputy postmaster. This
year the custom viii be reversed. Who
viii bet the plum is not stated.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
MAN BLOWN TO PIECES.
Foreigners Careless Handling of
Dynamite Costs Him His Life.

Foreigners Careless Handling OF
Dynamite Costs Him His Life.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Elkins, ". Va. March S.-Carelessness
in handling a stick of dynamite cost
George Juleg, an employe OF the United
Lumber Company, at Hazelwood. Ran
dolph County. his life yesterday. Juleg
had been repeatedly warned to exercise
more care in handling explosives but
gave no heed 70 these warnings.
Less than a minute before the ex-
plOsion French White had told the for
eigner to be more careful Hardly had
the latter turned bis back when the
dynamite let go. JUleg was virtually
blown 10 atoms. and White stunned by
the explosion. Pieces Of the body fell
among workmen more than fifty feet
from the spot where the dynamite ex-
plOded.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Tn AfIanfic Cffv NIfhonl a..

BlackistOne's famous h0me-rroYxn
Violets-always In demand. 18th and n
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
LOCAL.

-ChambeT Committees Are Appointed.
SFriends VIII Aid Policeman Collier.
&Cortelyou Given Loving Cup.
-Negro Attacks a Schoolgirl.
S-Inquest Into Death Of Schultz
-Auditorium Committees Named.
S-improvement in Telegraph Wires.
EParty Leaders Call on Mr.. Taft.
E-COUrt Decides LIBEL Suit Status.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
PATTON EXPLAINS TROUBLE.
President OF Princeton Tells of the
Grievances Of students.

Princeton. \. J., March S-Further IN
vestigation OF the mix-up a. the Prince
ton Theological Seminary brought 70 light
several new features OF the situation To-
day. and tonight everybody IN town Is
discussing the affair.
President Patton was interviewed to-
night. and said:
IN the first place. the students demand
revision OF certain courses. This IS a
matter for ths directors. and II properly
referred 10 them. viii be fairly consid-
cred
Secondly. the present schedule OF
studies works hardship on the students
because OF the consecutive hours in the
classroom
Thirdly. there IS a feeling against the
method Of delivering certain courses. evi-
dently due 10 lack OF PREPARATION
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
spec..l to ne wsshinrton Hsrala

Special to The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd. March S-Failing to
convince his wife that he was about to
secure q position that would win him q
fortune, Charles E Isinger, thirJy-four
years Of age. notified his friends that he
was going to "end alr' by numbering
her and Douglas Morgan, who. he claim
ed, had won the affection OF his wife.
Morgan has more money, and, what
is more important to me. he has won the
love OF my wife" Isinger told his friends
You fellows VIII have something to
talk about before long" he added.
Follows the Pair.
Arming himself with a revolver to-
night, he followed his wife and Morgan.
who were on their way from Corbett's s
Addition to Morgantown Kneeling be-
hind a bin board. Islnger watched his
wife and Morgan as they hurried toward
the street car.
AS the couple passed under light
1singer opened fire, killing his wife with
one shot From the evidence later dis
covered by the police, It is supposed that
lsinger and Morgan grappled in a fight
for life. One shot through the heart
killed Morgan.
Shots Attract NeighbOrs.
The two shots attracted the attention OF
neighbors who hurried to the scene. Be
fore the first could arrive Isinger had
blown out his brains.
When the police arrived on the scene
the three bodies were found in a huddled
heap.
Morgan had gained somewhat Of a repu-
tation as q contractor. while Isinger was
machinist- Isinger had complained 20
his friends that Morgan had won the az
fections OF his wife. and had made many
threats that he would kill them If he
ever found them together.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
STEEL WORKERS IN DEMAND.
Big shops in Chicago District Re-
opening and EnIarging.

Chicago. March s-Seven hundred men
were hired by the Eunois Steel Company
at South Chicago to-day. They had been
in tdleness for several months. Reopen
ing Of two plate mills, occasioned by the
receipt Of large orders, was the reason
given by the company officials for the
new signs of industry.
The rail mills at Gary. Ind. are hiring
men at the rate OF fifty day, It was de-
ciared to-day by the officials OF the IN
diana Steel Company. Il was announced
also that the force Of $500 men now in
iGleness in the town Of Hegewisch, due to
the closing Down OF the Western Steel Car
Company, would be re-employed in a
couple OF months. The plant has been
closed several months
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
FLORIDA'S KEEL LAID TODAY.
Work OF Building Big Battle ship
VIII Proceed Rapidly.

New York. March S.-The keel OF the
battle ship Florida, which IS under con
struction at the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
win be laid tomorrow morning. There
viii be no special ceremonies beyond the
blowing OF whistles and the playing OF
the national anthem by the Marine Band
Naval Constructor Baxter has been
collecting the material for the big bat
Tie ship for the last six months. and
the work Of construction VIII now be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
STEEL TRUST Buys ISLAND.
abandoned COpPkr workings 20 Be
ExpIofted on Isle ROyaIe.

ExpIOifed on Isle ROyaIe.
Detroit. sIssh.. March s-The largest
islsad iasfresh water in the world has
reverted 70 American ownership through
the diplomacy Of business and without,
probably. the knowledge OF Washington
Isle Royale. in Lake Superior. IN almost
its entirety. has just been purchased by
American interests from the English syn
dicate which owned It for many years
The deal was concluded in London by F..
". Nichols. OF Houghton. and G. J. Lar
son. OF Duluth, the latter an attorney for
The United States Steel Corporation.
In the copper country II is believed that
the Steel Corporation intends 10 cut the
timber from the island and probably 70
exploit anew It's abandoned copper work
ings. these latter being the mines at SIS
kowit Bay and al McCargos Cove
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Shots Attract Neighbors.
RULES AGAINST GOVERNMENT.
Judge Anderson, In OIL Case. Wants
Better Proof Than is offered.

Chicago. March s.-That Federal Judge
a. B. Anderson does not believe the IN
PRODUCTION OF copies OF tariff rate sheets
is evidence enough 10 prove publication
OF them was made plain in a statement
he made Just before the adjournment OF
the second trial Of the Standard Oh re-
batting case to-day.
IF the government can furnish no bet
ter proof Of its contentious than the
tariff sheets already introduced it may
as well stop" he said. after listening
TO long arguments and hearing numerous
tiresone documents read about the publi-
cation Of the tariff sheets.
however. Judge Anderson is not going
20 infiet hardship on the Federal at
torneys by prohibiting them from intro
ducing the documents which they con-
tend are proof Of publication.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Dressed fence pslings, 81 per iSO.
Frank Libbey & Co. 6th ST. and \. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Paris. March SIT is reported. al
though the report lacks confirmation
that Muriel " ate. daughter OF Henry
White, the American Ambassador here
Is betrOthed to Count serts Josch. a
wealthy Suesian-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Gauipolls. Ohio. March a-An exploding
lantern burned the steamers J NJ. Bowel
and Emma Marie to the waters edge
In the mouth OF the Great Kanawha River
early today Capt Henry la lance and
crew. OF the Bowel. has a Earrow escape.
The loss IS S25.eoo.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
SEVERAL HUNDRED MADE Ill.
Those Attending Church Supper
Suffer from PtOmaine Poisoning.

Northwales. Pa, March s-Chicken
pattes and green peas. served at a sup
per Of the Aid Society Of the Method
ist Church here on Saturday night IN
Amusement Hall. are believed TO be re-
sPonsible for several hundred cases OF
ptomsine poisoning. Practically every
one OF the 500 OF more people In attend
snce at the supper were affected For
tunately. however. most of the cases
yielded 10 treatment after a few hours.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District OF Columbia
and Maryland-Rain to-day rain
or SNOW and cooler tomorrow;
increasing easterly winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Dallas, Tex. March s.-One OF the
worst blizzards Of the winter prevails
over the Southwest. sleet. hail. and rain
alternate from Oklahoma City to Dallas
The mercury is below zero at Amarillo
and down to the freezing point at Dallas
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
AERONAUTS TO BE KEPT BUSY.
Wright Brothers Have Large Num-
ber of Orders for AirshfpN.

Der of Orders for Airshfps.
Dayton. Ohio, March s. - Orville and
Wilbur Wright are expected to reach
home oere about Nay L Their brother
Lorin says the British government has
closed a contract. and the Wrights' shop
In this city Is at work on a machine for
delivery. He ADDS that as soon as the IN
ventors return the manufacture OF ma
chimes VIII start on a large scale. as
orders are already accommodating
Many OF these are from private indi-
viduals who want aeroplanes for pleasure
CT advertising purposes
Preparations are being made for a great
reception to the aeTOnauts Business
houses will close and the whole day viii
be devoted to a celebration
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Track Worker KiIIed


Special to The Washington Herald
Terra Alta, W Va, March s.-While
walking On the Baltimore and Ohio Pail
road track Manus Hoban was struck bv a
passenger train and Instantly killed. He
was leading meuber Of the CatboIic
church OF Terra Alta.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Tuo KiIIed Bal ErnIo.inn.

Wilmington, Del, March S.-Two men
were killed early to-day when an ex-
plosiOn Of an experimental barrel OF
powder occurred at the Du Pont plant on
the Brandywine River. The shock was
felt as far as Wilmington and Chester,
Pa The victims were blown to pieces.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
S0LDIER-PRIEST DIES.
Rev. William A. oImstead Is Victim
of ParaIytIc Stroke.

New York. March s-Rev. William A.
Olmstead, chaplain OF St Elizabeth's
Hospital, in West Fifty-frst street, died
to-day in st. Vincent's Hospital after a
paralytic stroke. He was born IN Albany
seventy-six year ago. IN 1851 he recruited
a company at Troy and went with Il TO
the front He was made colonel of the
Fifty-ninth New York Volunteers. served
with his regiment before Richmond and
Petersburg. and at the battle Of Savage
Station and Gettysburg At the close of
the war he was brevetted brigadier gen
eral
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Dresden. Tenn, March S-The military
have been called out TO aid IN the cap
ture OF Hirschel HOgg. a confessed leader
OF the gang Of night riders that killed
Capt. Rankin. al Walnut Log.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

ages. IELEGRAPHIC.
h=Fairbanks Opposes Capitalization.
l-Arguments Begin in Cooper Trial.
Operator Prevents Serious Wreck.
maryland Man Slays Two.
l-Girl Killed BY Highwayman.
-Missouri Rate Law Invalid.
@News Of Maryland and Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
KIN. WIFE and SELF

Boston. March S.-Daniel S,hiIland. a
policeman. shot and killed HIS wife early
this morning, and then with the DEPART
ment pistol so wounded himself that he
died shortly afterward-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
Pope's Condition ImprovInr.

London. March s.-Messages received
from Rome this evening say that the con-
dition Of the Pope shows continued i'm
provement. His holiness is stiH confined
20 his apartments in the Vatican.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
EIGHT KILLED BY TORNADO.
Every House in Town OF Brinkley,
Ark Reported Destroyed

Memphis. March S.-The town Of Brink
ley. Ark. was destroyed BY q tornado
tonight az 30 O'Clock
Eight persons are dead and four are
mortally injured.
Every house in the town IS reported
down and the debris is burning.
Wires are down in all directions, but a
special train is going 10 the scene from
Memphis.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
RANCH FOREMAN KILLED.
Shot by Hunter on Hacienda After
LaSsOinE Larter's COmrade.

Aguas Calientes. Mex. March s.-Thomas
Ocampo, jr.. and his brother. Adolfo.
sons OF a merchant Of this city, while
hunting on the hacienda OF a friend. and
who were unknown to the foreman Of
the ranch, Jose Alonzo. were ordered to
leave. The foreman. when they re-
fused. lassoed Adolfo and began dragging
him to the ranchhOuse. and Thomas shot
the foreman three times, killing him in
stantly.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

The Forest collection OF antique mahog-
any furniture. Persian rugs, curios. sii-
yer. prints. &C, will be on view at ne
Sloan Galleries, 14N g street. again TO-
day, prior TO being sold there at auction
by catalogue, tomorrow, Thursday. and
Friday. at II and 2.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09

Compartment cars to Aiken daiiv
DraWing-rOOm. compartment section cars
10 Augusta daily. Also exclusively com
partmeDt cars seni-weekly. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, TO Augusta. via Southern Rail-
way Leave Washington 4.l0 r. m arrive
Aiken 1906 e. m. Augusta 1910 a. m
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
RELEASED FROM JAIL.
Americans Who Killed Ore Thief Are
Out on Ball.

Guanatuato, Mexico. March 8.-H p.
Smith, F. W Updegraf and Fred Wood.
the American mine officers who killed one
Mexican and wounded three others for
stealing ore, have been released on bond
from the prison at Granaditos by the
efforts Of the American consular agent.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
ARGUMENT BEGUN
IN COOPER CASE
Fitzhugh Urges Conviction
Of the Defendants.
CALLS FATHER ROBBER
Col. Cooper Subject of Vitriolic
Attack by Counsel.

States Attorney Declares Defend
ants Passed Days DevisinK Car
macE's Deafh-He Demands a Yer
diet OF Murder-Judge Hart Warns
Spectators Against Demonstration
he Heard Was Planned.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
SILVER DART A SUCCESS.
DrOme No. 4 Flies Eight Miles in
Eleven Minutes.

Baddeck, N s, March S.-The Aerial
Experiment Association resumed experi-
ments to-day with drome No the
silver dart. Douglas McCurdy made five
flights. with the object OF practicing land
ing on the ice. After four short flights
he few distance Of eight miles In II
minutes and 10 seconds. Starting from
Graham Bells laboratory, ne dromed TO
Stoney Island and back, passing over
Baddeck Harbor going and coming.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
W. F. WILCOX IS DEAD.

Former Representative from Con-
necticut Victim OF Heart Failure.
New Haven. March S-Former Repre-
sentative Washington F. Wilcox died
this morning at his home in Chester.
Conn, aged seventy-fve years. He had
been III with nervous trouble for several
months and death was caused by heart
failure. He was born IN Killingworth
Conn. and graduated from the Yale Law
School in 1861.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-09
ARTIST ENDS HER LIFE.
P-ominent Atlanta Woman Found
Dead with Gas Turned On.

Atlanta. Ca, March s.-Mrs. L. Condor
Hendrick. one Of the most prominent
women in Atlanta and an artist OF dis
tinction. was found dead IN her home
this morning Physicians gave as their
opinion that she had been dead for two
days She was found in bed, dressed in
q bathrobe. and the gas was turned on.
Mrs Condon-Hendrick was suing her
husband for divorce. and was living alone