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The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
NEGRO OUTRUNS SHERIFFN
Leaps from House and Makes Wsy
to Washington.
Maryland Deputies Fire After WI.
bur Hawkins. Who Is Wanted
by Michigan Authorities.

Spccizl 70 Tie WashinEton Herzid
Hyattsviile. March The spectacle OF
Deputy Sherins Thomas Il. Garrison and
Wallace c Raybold, IN pursuit OF a
negro who had Just Ieaped from a sec
ond-story window. excited the negro pop
ulation OF Melrose Park here yesterday
morning
The officers were firing ar the fleeing
negro. but the whistling Of the bullets
about his head only served to urge him
20 greater Efforts in the SprintinE line.
Several days ago Sheriff Garrison re-
eeiyed word from Il. o. Cline. sheriff Of
Ingham County. Michigan. that a negro,
Wilbur Hawkins, also known as J. c.
Howard. was wanted IN Mason. Mich
and that information was 70 the effect
that Hawkins was stopping with HIS
brother. in Mount Rainier, Prince
George County.
The officers knew Zeb Hawkins. q re-
spected negro OF NIelrose Park. and after
watching the premises day or so. saw
his brother. Wilbur. enter the house.
They waited for an opportunity 10 ap-
prehend Wilbur. but when they went 10
the front Of the house the negro jumped
out OF secono-sIory window, and ran
down the City and Suburban Electric
Railway tracks toward Washington
Both Ohlcers say they could have
winged the negro, but knowing nothing
OF the seriousness OF the charge against
him, were afraid 20 do more than
attempt 10 Tighten him.
The sheriffs chased the negro as far as
the woods in the rear Of Dr. c. A
CZsrTa's home. in West fHyattsville
where all trace Of him was lost
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08

Baltimore. Nd. March The Evenins
News says;
Widespread interest Is felt among the
Republican leaders in Maryland con-
eerning the expressions made by Presi-
dent Taft IN his inaugural address re-
gsrding the negro question.
Particularly is this interest cents-ed
on the doubt be expressed concerning
the adyisability OF appointing negroes
20 public Office in sections OF the coun-
try where the race feeling runs high The
President questioned such advlsab bility
from the standpoint OF the negro's vel
fare and advancement The Republican
leaders In Maryland are facing the same
question from the standpoint Of the wei
fare OF the party and the defeat OF the
suffrage amendment next fall
AS a result. II Is understood that al
the State Republican convention next
summer a resolution will be introduced
and passed declaring II TO be the sense
OF the party that negroes should not be
appointed 70 any State or Federal ofice.
One remarkable feature og this pro
posei declaration is that IL is said 70
honestly represent the wishes OF a great
many Of the negroes themselves. Two
years ago Walter 3. Smith. OF Wieomico
County, who was mentioned for State
comptroller on the Gather ticket. pro-
posed such declaration al the State
convention, and in support Of his ef-
forts he had long petition signed by
the negro voters OF his county and in
dorsed by a number OF negroes OF Balti-
more.
AT that time the resolution was not
adopted. fo- the reason, IL is said. that
the leaders feared the disapprovai of
Washington. and as many OF them were
under obligations TO the White House
for Federal appointments. Mr.. Smith vas
prevailed upon 20 withdraw his resolution
As a matter Of taclt understanding.
however, the Republican leaders have for
the past eight or ten years been growing
up 10 the ides which the resolution en-
bodied. and which President Taft has. in
a measure. indOrsed- The growing I'm
petus 70 the suffrage amendment has
brought the idea 90 the foreground, and
the inaugural address % President Taft
has sprung Il into FUN bloom By the
passage Of the resolution next sumner
the Republican leaders look for coup
detat through which they win hope 70
defeat the amendment at the fail election.
This resolution, they say. VIII weaken
the Democrats and will not. for while
AZ least lose the Republicans the negro
vote. for 10 vote with the Democrats
would. with the negro. be voting for his
own disfranchisement
Mr.. Miller has made a long study Of
the negro question, not only in Maryland.
but throughout the South. and for the
past eight years he has been urging upon
the party the adoption OF just such ideas
as those advanced by President Taft. At
each OF the Republican State conventions
during that time he has sought 70 have
embodied IN the platforms a declaration
against the appointment Of NEGROES to
Office, anticipating. as he said this morn
Ing, the present agitation over the suf-
frage amendment or late years he has
found the ear of his party leaders What
is more, he declared this morning that he
had the hearty sympathy Of the negroes
themselves"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08

ed a system OF his own. with the aid of
many patents, but that system Is not
very active in the commercial field. The
Clark system operates on the Great
Lakes. There are several other competing
American systems and a number OF for
eign ones.
One legitimate development Of the wire
less telegraph is the wireless telephone.
This has been experimental with on the
battle-shIp feet while sailing around the
world, and elsewhere with more or less
success. In course Of time wireless tele-
graphy Is expected to be extended all
over the United States and the continents
Of the world, as well as along their sea
coasts. The mysterious electromagnetic
waves can pierce mountains as readily as
they cross the sea. Other Developments.
which have already been perfected. are a
wireless typewriter, which prints mes
sages sent through space, and a marvel
Gus scheme OF transmitting photographs
by wireless
The wireless Is used daily 20 fash the
exact time at noon from Washington to
ships in the Atlantic and the Pacific
oceans. Ii is very useful IN determining
longitude and thus lessening the navi-
gators dangers. II can be used TO send
submarine signals, ard may be able to
connect with submarine boats. as well as
airships. In war IL can be used 20 control
a torpedo speeding silently toward hos
tile feet. or TO fire a submarine mine az
a distance. there being no connecting
cables for the enemy TO cut Machinery
may be run by electricity transmitted by
wireless i
The ultimate possibilities OF wireless
are beyond comprehension. Having heard
talked, and written by wireless, who
knows bat that mankind may yet see by
wireless. or that the dream OF the
Arabian Nights OF instantaneous trans
pOrtation may be realized With cleo
tricity travelling $4,000 miles per second
on etheric waves. vibrating al the rate
OF 100000 per second. communication
may eventually be established with Mars
and other worlds Of the solar system.
Copyright. 1909. by Frederic J. Haskin.l
Tomorrow National CIOthiers'
Association.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
SEE DEFECT In WARD LAW
Richmond Lawyers Expect 1t to Be
Declared Unconstitutional.
Such n Decision, II Is Asserted, VIII
Preeipitate Statewide Prohihf-
tiOn and Reshape Conditions.
srecial TO The Washington Hsald.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va. March The consen-
sus Of opinion among the leading lawyers
OF Richmond is that the Virginia Supreme
Court OF Appeals viii declare unconstitu-
tional the Ward election law. which will
nullify the local option elections held In
half a dozen cities OF Virginia.
The test OF the constitutionaHty OF this
law grows ont Of the contest Of the local
option election held in Fredericksburg
when that city went dry" The vets"
contested the election On the ground that
the Ward law. under which It was held.
Is unconstitutional in that IL conflicts with
the election provisions set forth IN the
new constitution OF the state. The de-
cision will be handed down March II.
II the law is declared unconstitutional.
It is asserted in political circles that the
decision VIII precipitate the issue cf
Statewide prohibition in the guberna-
torial race. Judge William Hodges Mann.
who is the candidate for governor OF the
temperance forces on a local option plat
form. was one OF the attorneys retained
by the "drys" 20 uphold the law before
the courts. Many believe now that he is
waiting upon the decision OF the court in
this case before announcing his platform
and setting forth his views on prohibit
ion legislstion.
If the law Is declared unconstitutional
and the local option victories in many
Virginia cities are thereby nuIlifed. no
power on earth. IT is said. can prevent
the next legislature enacting Statewide
prohibition legislation. Such a decision.
1t Is declared. will thoroughly arouse the
temperance forces. and the fight will at
once be started 10 elect a legislature
which viii pass a Statewide law.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
To Harness Staunton River.

SPECIAL to The wasAinsion Herald.
Lynchburg, Va. March z-E- r Mon
roe. principal owner Of the riparian
rights on the stanton River, twenty-five
ralles from here. where 1t is proposed q
develop 5.Oco horsepower OF electric cur
rent. has gone 10 New York 10 compIete
the organization OF the company. II is
said the work on the immense dam vii
be commenced in a few weeks The dam.
il is said. will cost $4,000, and viii re-
quire a year for its construction The
company proposes 10 bring electric power
here and 10 deliver II 10 Alta Vista and
Brookneal as well
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
CATCH 'POSSUM FOR PRESIDENT
VfrEinianA Capture n "BIIlyD In
Hollow Tree.
Special to The Washington Herald.

-I7-I1I % AIl7 F'lslII sI17l 1eT1Il-
Roanoke. Va. March while Rev. D.
B. Connor. Washington Maxey. and other
Floyd County citizens were attempting to
capture big 'possum which had been
located in hollow tree on Maxeys Noun
tain early Saturday morning. Maxey. who
is seventy-ivs years old, and wears long
iron gray Lair, put his head in the split
section OF the log. and was badly
eheTed by the dogs. which mlstook the
mans head for pOssum.
The idea was to catch the 'possun, and
send il as gift 70 President Taft Flovd
County Is the banner Republican county
OF the State. and the party Of hunters
was made up Of prominent Republicans
The possum was captured and will be
sent 10 the White House.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
TOBACCo RECETPTs HEAVY.
LynchburK's Markets Continue 4
Maintain High Record.


SPECIAL TO Tie Wsshingtor Herald
ls Lynchb'rg. Va. March Tine follow
ing Is the report Of the sales OF loose
tobacco on the Dynchburg market for
the past two weeks. as reported by John
L. Oglesby. OF Lynch's warehouse:
Sold week ended February 2. ss.7D pouncs: sold
week ended March 5 Lnlloo pounds Increase
week ended March 5. s0G 100 pounds
Sold from August Y, 1903 70 March s. 1909 IT,
Ss 500 pounds: sold from SeptsmheT l. 1917 10
March 5 1913. o.S5.soo pounds. Incrsass for 1903.
6.ss2 100 pounds
The receipts during the week were much
heavier thar the preceding week. and the
offerings were more largely OF the good
and medium grades than usual The
proportion Of fine leaf and wrappers was
rather smaller, while there was about
the usual amount OF low grades. The
trade continued active and the prices
were fairly well sustained
Prices during the week were as follows:
Iugs. common. 500 10 $50: IuES. meiiun- $50
% SSO' lugs, good. $50 70 40: leaf. common.
@-W % 80; Leaf. medium. $50 70 500; leaf
good. So 70 S2o0: leaf. hns. Sl2Oo 70 $3.50; Erap-
PeFs. $3.50 10 Sz.so.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY
By FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.
By FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

The equipment with wireless telegraphy
OF practically every ship that sails the
seven seas is expected to follow the strik-
ing demonstration Of the utility Of this
form OF communication which was fur
nished in the case Of the recent collision
OF the steamships Republic and Florida.
Had Il not been for the success OF Jack
Binns In flashing distress signals TO
other vessels and shore stations, the sea
dred more victims.
C Q. D." the call for help. may be
sent from or received by almost any
ocean passenger vessel touching at Amer
lean ports II the proposed legislation is
enacted BY the next Congress. The prop
OsitiOn came too late for the SfXtieth Con-
gress 70 act upon It. The Republic incl
dent proved that wireless telegraphy has
come 10 stay. II opened the eyes Of the
world 10 the fact that one Of the greatest
marvels OF the ages is available for
everyday use for the comfort and safety,
business and pleasure Of every one who
cares 10 take advantage OF IT,
The term wireless telegraphy is said
by scientists TO be a misnomer. because
the receiving and sending apparatus have
wires running up into the air 20 catch
and transmit the flying spark Radio
telegraphy'' is claimed TO be the proper
designation OF this wonderful invention.
but the popular voice SAYS it is wireless
telegraphy. and that II Is and probably
will remain.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
weather Affected Tobacco Market.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, March 7.-UnfavorsbIe
weather during the past week cut the re-
ceipts Of loose leaf tobacco down IN the
markets Of Virginia and North Caro-
lima. On the Richmond market less than
a half million pounds Of the weed was
offered on the warehouse floors. This
consisted entirely Of the sun-eured goods.
All OF the deliveries came by rail. there
being no wagon goods offered. The mar
ket was strong ali the week. All goods
offered brought outside figures.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
SHEPHERDSTOWN DRY"

Valley Towns and Counties Lose
supply Source for whisky.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Shepherdstown. ". Va. March Z
Shepherdstown has gone dry and one
Of the biggest sources OF supplying whisky
10 Virginia "dry" counties win be closed
up AT the local option election held in
this place yesterday the drys won by a
majority Of thirty-nine. the vote standing
105 to IA
The temperance people made a lively
campaign, IN which they we're ably as
sisted by Rev. Edward J. Richardson, sec
retary Of the Anti-Saloon League OF Vir-
ginia. and Robert f. Clay. the eolored
orator Of Bristol, Tenn. A majority OF
the coiored voters voted the dry ticket.
Last year the vets won the election by
eighteen majority.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease.
powder 70 be shaken into the shoes II makes tight
or new shoes feel easy; gives instant relief 20 crs
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of
tired sweating. hot. aching fest- At al dr-Sxists
and shoe stores. &c Dont Eccrpt any adbstifrte
FOOT EASE Sanitary C0RN-PAD. q new fnTer-
non, address Alea s. Olnssed. Le 2oy, n. Y
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
WOMAN ENDS HER LIFE.
Mrs. Jane Graham shoots Herself
While Suffering from Dementfa.

Special % The Washington Herald
Cumberland, Nd, March Mrs. Jsne
Graham. aged thirty-four. OF Barton. this
county, committed suicide this morn
ing by shooting herself in the forehead
with her husbands revolver. She had
been suffering from dementia, and only
recently returned from Catonsville Nd
where she had undergone treatment for
four months. Her mind seemed restored
and nothing out of the ordinary had been
noticed in her demeanor since her re-
turn. After breakfast she secured the
revolver and startled the family by firing
the fatal shot
Her husband. James Graham. is a
prominent merchant Of Barton. Her
mother Is Mrs Jane Mowbray. Of Bar
ton She is survived by four brothers
and six sisters. and also three children.
the oldest being a girl Of ten.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
NEWS OF THE CAROLTNAS.
MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA
POLITICAL AND OTHERWISE

tion Of $4,000 for each year was str,ckAr
out. The salary or the adjutant general
or N.6OO for each year in the bin fixing
the salaries Of State officials, was stricksT
out This salary Is to be paid out OF the
militia fund.
Fairmont. W. Va. - Bishop Donahue
or West Virginia, has purchased the prom
erty Of W. A Fisher, jeweler. Mckinney
street. near Maple avenue. within a short
distance OF the Italian Catholic Church
as home for the Sisters OF St. Joseph
Iheir work VIII be confined 10 the Ital-
ian element, principally the children.
Cumberland, Md--UpOn the complaint
Of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger
conductors, the railroad police have start
ed In 10 break up the practice OF fisher
men along the line placing torpedoes on
tne tracks In order 20 stop trains. so
they can board them Baltimore and Ohio
Special Officer Smith arrested a man
named Deetz, and the latter was brought
before Justice Humhird and severely
reprimanded for the OfIense
Cumberland. Md-The Allegany County
Commissioners have engaged Holmboe &,
Iafrerty. architects. Of Clarksburg. 70
draw plans for an addition to the Ale
gany County jail The fnproven,Ant
Which means practically a new JAIL Is 70
be made this spring. IL will be four tiers
IN height. and contain thirty-tvo cells y
viii be Of a style somewhat like the new
jail at Clarksburg. ". Va. and win cost
$1,000
Hagerstown. Md.-Being caught miles
from home in the blizzard Wednesday
night. Elmer hann who resided near
Greencastle. north OF this city. became be
Wildered and, after wandering along the
road for hours, fell into a snowdrift and
perished His body was not found until
late the following day.
Mr.. Kann was fortv-eight vesrs ol5
he had been attending a sale and was re-
turning 10 his home when he met his
death.
Clarksburg. ". VA meeting of the
secretaries or the several fair associa-
tons Of West Virginia was held at the
Hotel Waldo here, and the West Virginia
snort circuit was formed. The following
oncers were elected; President. William
a stFlekler, Pennsboro: vice president.
NJ. n. Smith, Elkins. secreterv ana
treasurer, ". H. Young. Ruckhannon
The object Of the meeting was 10 arrange
dates that would not conflict with tbA
dates set apart by the Ohio -PennsyIva-
nia-West Virginia Maryland cIrcuit
agreed upon at a meeting in Wheeling
January %
The circuit formed at Clarksburg for
the short season is Pennsboro. August
lIS0; Elkins, August 24-27: Clarksburg
August 3o-September 2; Wheeling. sen
tember $40; Fairmont. September 1911:
Clarksburg. September H-24. Buckhan
non. September Z7-S0. Buckhannon is fol-
lowed by Cumberland Nd. October SIS.
In the Ohio-Pennsylvania- Virginia
Maryland circuit
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
BIG TIMBER LAND SALE.
Laurel Creek Property in Greenbrier
County VIII Be Developed.

cpec11i 70 Ihe heshlngto1 her1ld-
Oakland. Nd, March THE Wilson
Lumber Company. Of Garrett County, and
Gross & Chaney. Elkins. ". Va. have
purchased the Laurel Creek lands, COM
prising 1I.24S acres. in Pocahontas Coun-
~ The sale was made by Col John
T. MeGraw. Of Grafton; l. NJ McCiin-
tic. A D. Williams. and John Alexander.
Of Marlinton, and the Sherwood Com
pany. of Baltimore.
The lands are on the Greenbrier division
OF the Chesapeake and ohio Railway
for distance OF seven miles II is es-
timated that the tract viii cut 12e9eo O.
900 feet Of lumber. about one-half being
hemlock and the rest oak and other
hardwoods.
The min o. 10000 feet daily capacity
will be erected at Beard station. and a
railroad about fifteen miles long viii be
built into the tract
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
WayIaid on Wnr Hnma

Special to The Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va. March III. ". Beck-
ner and his son. Lawton, were attacked
by three unknown white men while going
to their home in northeast Roanoke last
night The elder man was stabbed in tbe
neck. and the younger man was stabbed
several times
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08

Special 20 The Washington Henld
Fairmont w Va. March At the
annual meeting OF the Fairmont Poultry
and Pet stock Association. the foIloWins
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President. G. W McCray: first vice presi-
dent. r. I. Satterheld. second vice presi-
dent. J ". Upton: third vice president.
c. c CofIman: secretary and treasurer,
c. D Conway.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
Black Declines Stnuaton Oner.

opec1aI 70 INC Wssll1sIon HeTaId
Lynohburg Va. March Nv. NJ. Black.
principal Of the Lynchburg High scnool.
has just declined an offer to go 70 S,aun-
ton as superintendent OF the schools OF
that city.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08
MARYLAND PLEASED
Republicans IndOrse Presi-
dent on Negro Question.
MAY REMOVE THE RACE ISSUE

They Assert II the Negro L. EIimI-
mated as an OffieehOldInE Factor,
Race VIII Be Benehted-May Make
II Part OF State PIatfOrm-AEita-
tiOn Has sympathy of Negroes.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08

The tremendous importance OF wireless
telegraphy was recognized by the world
IN 1913. when an international conference
on the subject was held at Berlin under
the auspices OF Kaiser Wilhelm A sec
ond such conference was called in 1906
when an international convention was
drawn up and signed by the representa-
tives Of many governments. which pre-
vided among other things, that all shore
stations should take a message from auy
ship without regard 10 nationality or the
kind Of wireless telegraphy used; also for
the adoption Of uniform wave length in
signaling for that purpose. This conven-
ton has been ratified by many govern
ments. The United States. England and
some other powers have refused their
sanction because the treaty in question
practically deprives certain inventors of
the fruits Of their own genius The sig
nal for vessels in distress, however. Is
universal
MS government was early In the wire
less field. The army. the navy. the
Weather Bureau. and the Commerce and
Labor Department began operations along
this line several years ago. In order 10
avoid conflict OF interests. an interde-
te' "a pve'iu was created with Rear
Admiral Robley D. Evans at it's head
The report Of that board. which was
adopted. practically placed the control OF
government wireless telegraphy in the
military departments OF the government
on account Of the great Importance of
the system 10 the national defense.
Now every government vessel OF con-
sequence is equipped with wireless an
paratus, the navy has a chain of Uira-
less stations extending along the Allan
tie and Gulf coasts, 20 Cuba Porto Rico
the Canal Zone, and up the Pacific coast
70 Alaska, with outpOsts al Hawaii
Guam. and the Philippines. By This
means. Washington was able to keen IN
communication with the batile-ship fleet
most OF the way TO New Zealand. The
Navy Department is planning the con-
struction Of high-power wireless sta
ton In Washington guaranteed TO send
The Washington herald., 1909-03-08


Wireless telegraphy Is the modern de-
velopment OF an old idea. It is said that
somebody suggested it about the time OF
Christ. but the detail was not worked
out practically until Guglielmo Marconi.
a young Italian inventor. took hold OF IT,
In 1895 he succeeded in transmitting a
message without wires a distance Of two
miles. BY 1897 he had increased the dis
tance TO nine miles, and the next year TO
thirty-two miles. Developments followed
rapidly until six years ago. when the
nrst news dispatch was transmitted to
the London Times via the Marconi trans
Atlantic wireless system between Ireland
sne Nova Scotia. Successful trans-Atlan-
tic communication was the result OF a
long series OF experiments. marked bv
repeated failures and all sorts OF diff
culties
Marcoui secured the first patent on
wireless telegraphy about twelve years
ago The United states Patent once is
sued between 600 and 700 patents on
various devices connected with wireless
telegraphy, and there are a large number
OF applications for such patents still
pending About thirty patents on wireless
telephony have been granted. and other
applications are pending Nearly all the
wireless patents have been granted during
the past decade.