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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
If WIND SLACKENS
ORVILLE WILL FLY
Ayiators at Fort Myer Watch
Nor wester" Blow With Little
Promise of Let Up.

If a northwest wind, which has blown
across the parade grouITis at Fort My er
at the rate of twenty miles an hour
since early this morning, slows down
to eight OF ten miles by O'Clock this
afternoon, Orville Wright will fly.
Otherwise, the aviator will allow his BIZ
plane to remain in the shed where it is
housed on the east end of the parade
grounds
There was no prospect SOr a flight this
morning, and there has been none since.
The breeze out Of the northwest has
kept up a steady gait, and proven as
Obdurate as northwest winds usually
are.
we know something about these
northWesLers," said one of the attaches
Of the aerOplane shed this afternoon,
and are not expecting it to slow down
any. Of course, IL might do so, but
the odds are the other way"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
PROBE POLICE GRAFT;
CHICAGO IS STARTLED
True Bill Against Detective for Receiving Protection
Money From Resorts Who's Next?" Is Being
Asked-One Station Collects $4,000 Month.

CHICAGO, July 24-Who is next on
the lisT2
This was the question anNously ask
ed in the police department today, fol-
lowing the return by the grand jury Of
a true Dill against Detective jeremiah
Griffin, confidential man of Police m
spector Edward Mccain, charging him
Wit, having accepted money for police
protection"
Though States Attorney Wayman To-
day reiterated his earlier statements
that he IS not "Out 10 get anybody in
the police department it is stated he is
rapidly collecting evidence against 'men
higaer up"
Wayman declares he is merely getting
all the evidence he can and will "Iet
il hit whom 1t may"
The States attorney is said to have
in his office evidence of hundreds Of
collections all to have been made by
the police officers or their stool
pigeons" for the protection Of vice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
SPANISH TROOPS
FEAR MASSACRE
Soldiers BeSieged at Melilla
by Army of MoorS, in Dan
gerouS Condition.
Continued from First Page.)

the nti-government newspapers, the
disorders in Madrid continue and the
capital IS almost under martial law.
Premier Maura's refusal 20 convene the
cortes. because he fears the lawmakers
will disapprove Of the war with Morocco,
mas only added to the discomfort
The latest news from the besieged
Garrison at Melina indicates that the
Spaniards have been able to hold their
own and to win q number of important
victories, but that their losses have
been heavy.
The news of the losses. together with
the fact that there are thousands Of
married men I'm the reserves who have
been summoned to the colors, has the
women IN a state of frenzy. and they
are urging the men 10 a revolt against
the government
King Alfonso is cordially hated by the
Spanish people. who blame him for the
governments policy 10 continue the
African war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
HUMPHREY GUILTY.
GETS SIX MONTHS
Agent Charged With Embez-
Element ConfeSSeS Crime
in Police Court.

James l. Humphrey, charged with en-
bezz.emeut, and who lad eluded the
police for more than two years, was
arraigned ina Police Court this morning
Humphrey was formerly employed as
an agent for Kari G. Mueller, d whole
sale candy manufacturer Of this city.
In October, 1907. Mr.. Mueller missed $500.
and at the same time Pumphrey dis
appeared.
Many cities have been searched during
the time I'M an endeav0r To apprehend
him, but he successfully eiuded the DO
lice until yesterday. when, on informa-
ton received from Baltimore, that Pun
phrey was in that city, Detectives Evans
and O'Dea went 10 the Monumental
City, and effected his capture
Humphrey pleaded guilty in Police
Court this morning. and Jd0ge Kimbail
sentenced him 10 six months in jail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
WILL USE BALLOON
FOR AFRICAN GAME
w. D. Boyce, of Chicago, to
Shoot Witil Camera In
stead of Guns.

TO explore Africa more thoroughlythan
Theodore Roosevelt dreamed Of, and to
take pictures from balloon of all the
animals that Bwano Tumbo failed to
kill, is the novel plan announced by W.
D. Boyce. a Chicago publisher, capt.
talist. and sportsman.
The Boyce expedition is not planned
70 leave a trail Of blood. No guns viii
be carried save those for self-protection.
It will be a quest Of the jungle for flash
lights of lions, leopards, ehimpanzee,
and many animals found in the isolated
sections Of that country alone.
Hunting rhinos and buffalo from bal
looms equipped with cameras may sound
like an impossible undertaking. But
Mr. Boyce. at least. is assured that it
is practicable.
Must Make Gas On Trip.
The feat is difficult under ordinary
conditions. but in Africa, where It Is
necessa@ to transport sulphuric acid
and steel castings for thousands OF miles
to make gas for the balloons. the under
taking geeins even more daring.
Enlisted as aides for this picturesque
expedition are George R Lawrence,
whose aerial Photographic art has made
former Chicago newspaper man, who
viii chronicle The events of the expe-
diuon; Raymond Lawrence, the eight
een-year-Old son OF George r. Law
renee and two assistant photographers,
besides a London surgeon
But the more difficult work, that OF
planning FOR the equipment of the ex-
petition and mapping out a route VIII
be done by Mr.. Boyce himself.
Hunted With Diaz.
As a hunter in the good old-fashioned
style. with firearms, Mr.. Boyce has
had more experience, with one or two
exceptions, than any American sports
man. He has hunted big game in Next
co as the guest OF President Diaz, as
well as covered most of northern Can
ada from the Hudson bay country to the
Pacific ocean
Mr.. Boyce viii sail on August for
London and Berlin to get permits to
enter the game reserves of British East
Africa and German East Africa. The
rest Of the party will sail for Naples
ten days later, and the reunited party
will leave Naples August 90 They ex-
pect to land at Mombasa on. Septem-
Der Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
DIRECTORS ELECT
LYNN PRESIDENT

Of the Loudoun National Bank, Of Lees
burg, VA yesterday afternoon, Will
litm F. Lynn was elected president OF
the institution to fill the vacancy caus-
ed by the death Of Captain William B.
Lynn.
Mr.. Lynn has been vice president of
the bank for several years and has been
active in its management He is the
father of r II. Lynn, president Of the
American National Bark, Of this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
LOCAL PHYSICIAN
GETS GOOD BERTH
DR.. ]. Steele FOrsythe, Graduate of
George Washington, Appointed
TO Hospital in Brazil.

Word has been received In Washington
by friends Of DIT. j. Steele Forsythe. a
graduate OF George Washington Uni
versity, of his appointment as a physi-
clan in the hospital of the MADEIRA Ma
more railway in Brazil DR. FOrsythe
will have charge of the difficult fever
cases. He enjoys a wide acquaintance
IN this city, and is a member of an old
Mississippi family. lie is twenty-eight
years old
Ir. FOrsythe, who was graduated
three years ago, is the second Washing
ton physician TO engage in the service
OF the MADEIRA MamoTe railway Of
Brazil DR.. Charles Harrison, formerly
resident physician at George Washing
ton University Hospital, left here more
than a year ago 10 take charge Of Ger
tain hospital work for this railway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
COTTON PRICES SOAR
ON BULL BUYING

NEW YORK. July 24.-The cotton
market opened steady and unchanged 10
points higher on better cables than
expected and slightly buIlish visible
supply figures. After call, the market
was unsettled and prices lower, due to
active selling by prominent house with
large Southern connections.
About the middle of the session p
buying movement started which carried
prices up nearly 20 points. landing all
months at the close safely above II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
OLD MAN ACQUITTED.

RALEIGH, n. c., July 24.-Lemon
Shaw, ninety-siX years old, was ac-
quilted in Wake county superior court
Of the murder OF David Hill. who
had entiCed the old mans grand
daughter away to neighborhood
party against his viii.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
CLEAR SKIES MAKE
GRAIN VERY WEAK

CHICAGO. July 24-The weather map
today showed nature to be smiling on
the harvest fields and the growing corn.
This caused sharp break in wheat
soon after the opening and led to gen
eraI heavy selling through the session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
DONLIN SECURED
BY PHILADELP HIA
Actor-Ball. Player to Cap
tain and Manage National
League Club.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July A.-The
officials Of the Philadelphia Baseball
Club announce today that Mike Donlin,
who played right field for the Giants
last year, had been secured TO captain
and manage the Philadelphia team. The
resignation Of William Murray, as man
ager Of the Philadelphia was requested
today by the Philadelphia management.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
Story Not Denied.

NEW YORK. July 24.-While the off,
Gals Of the New York baseball club
refuse either to affirm OF deny the story
there is little doubt that Mike DOnlin.
New York's Fecalcitrant right fielder,
has been traded to Philadelphia and
that as soon as he is reinstated by the
National Baseball Commission he will
become the manager of the Philadelphia
team, vice William Murray, whose res
ignatiOI has been demanded. II is said
Philadelphia gives New York Sherwood
Magee, and either Lew Moren OF FOxen.
pitchers. It Is believed McGraW viii IN
sist on MOren.
Since AIathewson's injury and Mar
guards admitted failure to become a
star, WiltZ and Raymond have been the
only available pitchers New York had,
and they could not keep up their work.
As DOnlin was holding out. Manager
McGraW figured he could get q good
pitcher and a first-class outfielder, max
ing the exchange
VIII Strengthen Phillies.
Since the death of Israel Durham, the
largest stakeholder in the Philadelphia
team, there has been a determined eff
fort TO strengthen the team. The de-
mand for Murray's resignation, how
ever, was unexpected, as he was resard-
ed as a fixture in the Quaker City.
Magee is regarded as one Of the
strongest Outfelders in the National
League. Moren, with the Giants behind
him, would make a splendid pitcher,
John Z. Brush, president of the New
York club, sailed for Carlsbad this
morning On the America He is IN bad
health. Before going, Brush refused TO
make any comment on the reported
deal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by E. F. Hutton &
%, members New York Stock Exchange,
Thomas L. Hume, manager. 1901 T street
northwest:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
rODAYS SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by ". 3. HIbbs &
Co.. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building.
members New York Stock Exchange, Wash
ington Stock Exchange, and Chicago Board
OF Trade)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
SURPLUS IN BANKS
LESS THAN IN 1908
Statement Shows 1t Is S34,723,O25,
Against S53,831,125 Last Year.
Total Loans ST ,349, 255, 700.

NEW YORK, July &.-The statement
of the associated banks for the past
week shows the following changes:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24
EXCURSIONS.

Every evening finds Chevy Chase Lake
Park thronged and every means OF dI-
version seems to have its following
By no means Indifferent attractions in
themselves are the superb Examinations
Thousands Of electric lights are fes-
tO0ned on every available support
Evening concerts by the Marine Band.
under the assistant leader, are popular
features, and are followed on all but
Sunday nights by dancing. Boating on
the lake, bowling, and target shooting
ave numerous devOtees, while two other
attractions of more than ordinary In
terest are the Illuminated riding track
and the motion picture LheatCr. Chevy
Chase cars maintain such d uniformly
satisfactory schedule that one expert
ences no discomfort In reaching the
resort
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24

Every week more and more people are
getting acquainted with the attractions
OF the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Compauys weekend outings TO
Old Point. Norfolk, and surrounding re-
sorts. The special rates, splendid surf
bathing. fishing, yachting, and other
pleasures insure enjoyment Of every
hour passed there.
Fridays and Saturdays, all expense
tickets defTaying both steamer accom-
modations and full board at the Old
Point hotels, either the Chamberlin or
Sherwood, are sold. and on Saturday
evenings. a Tcduced-ratc ticket for he
trip only good tC return until Monday.
Steamers maintain daily service In I'D
ditiOn To these special excursions, sail
ing at 6.45 p. ia. and connecting at
Norfolk with Old Dominion liners for
New York, and with Merchant a. Miners
liners for Boston, City ticket Offices
are located ar Seventh street wharf and
81 10 Fourteenth street Bond Building
A delightful way 70 spend these warm
evenings Is afforded by the nightly trips
OF the steamer jamestown Of the
Norfolk and Washington fleet. Spacious
decks With hundreds Of rockers and
other chairs invite one 10 pass the
evening and enjoy the beauty of the
night a dancing deck with music, and
q restaurant Oher attractions HaIey's
Orchestra gives special concerts on the
Sunday evening trips.
The jamestown leaves her wharf, foot
OF Seventh street az ,. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-24

Amer. TOT. 6's.......112 ~ 112 112
3. & o. Gen. 1909 IO03s 1908 1908
C., r. I. & P Fs..... 81 SIS 81 S1h
Inter. Metro. SIS. 1873 1875 1919 1919
Union Pac. Con. 4s..Il2 1875 1lS 1lSE
L. s. S. ID 5s..........106 IO6 JOG 106
SALE OF STOCK BY HOURS.
Shares 10 II a m, 1920
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-02
1ALLINGER TO STUDY WEST.
Will Look Over Government Projects
and Report to Taft.

Chicago, June 26.-Secretary OF the
Interior Richard A. Ballinger Is on
his way to the west, where he will
spend the summer in study of gov
ernment irrigation projects and other
works of the department. Mr.. Bal
linger was entertained here by F. w.
Upham and w. D. Hayward, secretary
of the Republican national committee.
"The president has sent me into the
west that l might become more fully
acquainted with the processes of the
reclamation service" Mr.. Ballinger
said, "and that l might be able to
make such notifications in it's admin
istration as may be necessary to pro-
gress of the work and keep 1t within
the legitimate scope of the law and
also the report the facts to him.
There already is approximately
$50, ,OOO.O 900 invested In this govern
ment enterprise and many millions
more will be invested out Of the re-
ceipts from the disposal of public
lands. I want to study at first hand
the necessity for further extensions
as we'll as the undertaking of new
projects"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-02
PLAN TO AID NJ. w. SETTLERS
To Be Again Allowed to Work Out
Part Of Cost Of Lands.

Washington, June 26 - Director
Newell, of the reclamation service
acting under the suggestions made by
Secretary Ballinger of the interior de-
partment, is at work upon a plan to
re-establish cooperative work on the
reclamation projects throughout the
west upon lines which will avoid the
legal obstacles found by Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham in his recent deci
sion upon the matter.
The attorney general found that the
government had no right to enter
into an agreement such as heretofore
made, whereby settlers were allowed
to work out part of the cost of their
irrigated lands
The hardship which the breaking of
these agreements will make on the ir.
rigated land homesteaders is fully ap.
preciated by the federal authorities,
and an attempt is now being made to
devise a satisfactory plan to permit
the settlers to receive proper credit
for work done for the government.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-02
REMAINS OF n. J. LEADBEA1ER
FOUND ON FARM NEAR MAN. 4.
kATO, MINI. 4
BURIED FOR TWO MONTHS
Hired Man, Party to Crime, Is Forced
to Witness the Discovery, Then
Confesses, Declaring Wife Of
Victim Did The Killing.

Mankato, Mimi, June 2S.-While
Frank Smith, a hired man, protested
that the body Of his former employer
would not be found, a posse, search
ing for H. J. Leadbeater, farmer.
who disappeared from his home three
miles out Of this city two months ago,
found the mutilated form Of the miss
ing farmer buried three feet deep in
a potato patch, not ten feet from the
Identical spot on which Smith stood.
Smith, according to the authorities,
has confessed, duplicating Mrs. H. J.
Leadbeater wife of the murdered
man, claiming she killed her husband
while he was asleep, and Charles
Swandt, brother-in-law of the victim,
who is said to have helped the hired
man dispose Of the body. Smith, Mrs.
Leadbeater and Mrs. Charles Swandt,
sister of Mrs. Leadbeater, are under
arrest While Swandt is not In the
vicinity, warrant Is out for his ar
rest, which is expected to take place
this morning in Minnesota. The ex-
act place was not revealed.
Love for Another Man.
Love for another man is the motive
forwarded by Smith as the motive OF
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-02
SUPERINTENDENT OF 500 LINE
BECOMES ITS NEW GENERAL
MANAGER.
DIVIDES PfNNINGTON'S WORK
Road Officials Declare Lines Are En-
joying Unusual Prosperity.-Re-
funding Bond Issue Of $2,50o,-
600 Authorized at Meet
ING of Directors.

Minneapolis, June 29-George r
Huntington, general superintendent O
the Minneapolis, st. Paul & Sault Ste
Marie railroad, has been promoted tt
the Office of general manager, effec
tive July l. Mr.. Huntington came tt
the 500 line eighteen years ago from
the Milwaukee road. He began or
the 500 as train dispatcher ant
worked up to his present position.
The appointment means that Ed
mund Pennington, president and gen
eral manager, will relinquish some o.
the duties connected with the opera
tion of the road, to which, notwith
standing his election to the presiden
cy to succeed Thomas Lowry and the
latter increase of the work by the
lease of the Wisconsin Central road
he has still given attention. No sue
cessor to Mr.. Huntington as genera
superintendent will be appointed fol
the present.
Directors of the 500 line met today
in the Minneapolis general Offices te
authorize an issue of $2,500,O0O in
per cent refunding bonds. The pro
ceeds will 60 to replace money ex
pended for Duluth terminals, for con
struction, for new equipment and gen
eral expense incident to the opening
of the line between Brooten and Du
futh, which will be in full operation
In the not distant future.
The new Duluth station, costing
100000, will be erected on Sixth
Avenue, between Superior and Mich.
igan Streets, in that city, and archi
tecturally will be beautiful.
The 500 will spend about $5O0,OOe
on Minneapolis terminals this year
and during the remainder of 1909 will
continue work upon it's plan to cross
the river farther down than Camder
place and enter its station on Fifth
avenue North, along the west side
This involves additional trackage from
Fourteenth avenue North to North
town Junction, with elevation of the
tracks for a distance of about 5000
feet between Northtown Junction and
the river.
Mr.. Pennington reports a reflection
OF the increasing activity in the north
west in the larger volume of freigh,
and passenger business being handled
The 500 line is doing 10 to Is per cen,
more business than at this time a year
ago.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-02
MANkATo MAN IS BUNcOED.
Plays Cards with Slick Strangers anc
Purse Is Stolen.

Omaha, June 26.-Louis Kemnitz, a
wealthy farmer Of Mankato, Minn.,
was buncoed out Of $175 on a Mis-.
souri, Pacific train as he entered
Omaha from a trip to Oklahoma. On
the train Kemnitz became acquainted
with two friendly strangers and in
a game of casino won several dollars
from them, at the same time giving
the strangers an opportunity to see
where he kept his pocketbook.
Leaving the train Kemnitz got in
crush with one of the strangers on
either side. The three then adjourned
to saloon where the strangers paid
for the drinks and told Kemnitz to
await their return. Half an hour later
kemnitz wanted another drink and
discovered the loss of his purse and
money. He complained to the police
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-02
LUMBER TRUST IS SPOTTED
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS THINK
THEY HAVE A cLEW TO
COMBINE.
10 Determined Anyway.-ldentica
Price Lists One Evidence
Searching for Leaders.

Washington. June 28.-Government
officials concerned In the hunt which
has been going on for year or two
for the head and front of the lumber
trust. are understood to be confident
that they are at last on the right
trail. Commissioner Herbert Knox
Smith, of the bureau Of corporations,
will not discuss the rumor that has
been current here for several days
that his investigators have succeeded
in fixing the responsibility for the
control Of lumber prices and lumber
operations.
The government authorities actual
ly do believe, however, that they have
established facts as to the lumber in
dustry which indicate beyond ques-
tion the presence Of a general under
standing and which tend to fix def
nitely the leadership and controlling
forces in that "gentlemen's agree
ment"
Since the opening of the tariff de-
bates on lumber, the lumber repre-
sentatives on the floor of both houses
have insisted determinedly that there
is no trust. never has been trust,
and by the nature of things could
not be a trust in the lumber business
Against these assertions Senator Mel
son and other members of congress
have presented identical price lists
of lumber companies situated in wide
ly separated sections of the country,
showing that price lists had been
printed in St. Louis for lumber COM
panies in many sections.
Whether the facts brought out in
the lumber tariff debates have helped
the buread of corporations is not
known. Neither Is any inumation
given as to whether the alleged proof
of lumber trust leads up to the iden-
tification as its heads of such men as
Frederick Weyerhaeuser, Edward
Hines, or other big timber owners.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-07-02
N. o. HAS DISASTROUS STORM.
A veritabie Tornado Between Iced,
and 6rinsmade Last Night.

Grand Forks, N. D., June 29-North
eastern North Dakota was visited by
another disastrous storm last evening
which between Leeds and Brinsmade
In Benson county, became a veritable
tornado.
All wires are down. How great the
damage in that locality, cannot be
learned at present.
A funnel-shaped cloud was seer
from Devils Lake, moving in a north
easterly direction, but in the vicinity
Of Grand Harbor, seven miles west
At Hansboro, north Devils Lake
hail Ia reported to have done consid
cradle damage.
Heavy black clouds containing hal
swept around the city to the north
and heavy rain and hail fell in Penn
bina county.
The damage to crops is slight.