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The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
DISTINCTION FOR ALABAMA.
May Be First state TO Consider In
come Tax Resolution.

May Be First State TO Consider In
come Tax Resolution.
Representative Clayton. Of Alabama,
yesterday wired Gov. Conner. Of that
state. urging that the legislature, which
viii be called to convention on July 2.
proceed 10 immediate consideration Of the
resolution for a constitutional amend
ment TO provide an income tax.
The State lawmakers VIII be notified
that the special session viii be called 70
consider matters affecting the welfare OF
that Commonwealth. especially the pending
legislation for prohibition.
Representative Clayton desires that
the income tax amendment be included
as one Of the reasons for the call. If
this IS done. Alabama VIII be the first
State 10 cast its vote fer or against the
amendment
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
CURTISS IN FLIGHT.
Circles Fired for Two Miles at Speed
OF About Forty Miles an Hour.

Circles Fired for Two Miles at Speed
OF About Forty Miles an Hour.
New York. July 1&-Glenn H. Curtiss
in his new aeroplane made his first fight
over the club grounds Of the Aero Club Of
America at Mineola, l. l., this evening.
In making the initial test it was found
that the tale had been adi"e-ed at too
great an angle. and Cur ,ysered only
about a quarter Of a mile when he de-
scended to make the necessary angle.
Then he rose and made a circle Of the
field in which be few about two miles
at a speed of about fort miles. The wind
was blowing at a rate OF twelve 70 If
teen miles. He made third short flight
and remained IN the ar a little over two
minutes. The fights were made In IN
duIating fashion. and the highest point
reached was about forty feet.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
MAY CUT PRINT PAPER DUTY.
COnferees Unsettled on COnSfitu
tiOnality OF Amendment.

COnferees Unsettled on COnSfitu-
tiOnality OF Amendment.
II was reported last night that the
conferees VIII probably decide on 50 q
ton as the duty on print paper. The mat
ter has not been definitely settled The
present. rat is Sc. the House hxd e rate OF
s. a ton. and the Senate increased IL 10
81
There has been some discussion Of the
Ansututionality OF the proposed tax
on corporation earnings. The question
has been raised many times. bat the
President and his advisers. Secretary
Knox and Attorney General Wickersham
and Senator Root. all hold that the tax
IS constitutional The corporation tax
feature is SIN in the hands Of the At
torney General being redrafted- It has
not been returned 20 TIE committee. ac-
cording 10 the statement af one of the
conferees lest evening.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
BRYAN APPEALS TO TAFT.
Why Not Give States n Chance "a
Provide Election of senatorf

80 NAN~NN@ n ~-A--A--E -
Provide Election Of SenatOrf
Lincoln. Sebr-. July 13--Wn.am J.
Bryan to-day addressed a letter 10 Prssl-
dent Taft asking him 70 allow the people
70 vote on popular election Of Senators.
Afr. Bryan saws:
President Taft: Now that the States
are going 10 vote on the ratification OF
the amendment specifically authorizing
an income tax. why not give them q
chance 10 vote on an amendment provid-
ing for the election OF United states Sen
ators by popular vote2
In your speech OF acceptance YOU said
that you were personally inclined 10 favor
such a change II the Constitution
Would this not be an opportune time
70 present the subject 70 Coagress2 Two
constitutional amendments one authoriz-
ing income tax and the other providing
for the popular election OF Senator's.
would make your administration memora-
bic. and I pledge you whatever assist
ance 7 can render in securing the ratifca-
ton OF these amendments. With great
respect. 7 am. Yours truly,
WILLIAM = BRIAN
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
SUGGESTS COL. ROOSEVELT.
Bishop Bell Declares Strong Man
Needed In the White House.

Yosemite. Cal, July BIN an address
before the Yosemite Valley ChautaUqua,
bishop William N. Bell. OF Los Angeles.
said:
If President TAFT fails 70 make good
or tie tariff ard disappoints the people
aiJSr making them promises. II may be
necessary 10 recall 10 the White House
our dearly beloved Theodore"
The bishop added that the times de-
mand a strong. fearless man for Presi-
dent. and a clean and fearless press. He
scored the clergy for Indifference TO poll
tics
He closed with this remark: Wealth
IS centered in a few individuals, and the
time IS coming for a division % this
wealth. even If a revolution IS necessary" "
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
CRASH IN HE'LL GATE.

Peter DaIy's MOtOrbOat COIIides
with Dredge.
New York, July IA seething ebb tide
in Hell Gate caused an accident shortly
afted 10 o'clock this morning similar 10
the one on July ?, when a tramp steam
ship and a three-masJed schooner came
together The motorboal V-yaudotte, con-
tanning the owner. Peter DAILY, and John
Grennan. Of Steinway. L. I. was caught
IN the swirl OF waters and dashed against
Dredge No. g. which figured in the for
mer smash. The boats side was stove
In and she began TO sink rapidly
Sergt- Deacher. OF Harbor Squad D.
saw the uishap. and was able 70 tow the
disabled launch 10 shOal water IN front
OF the Am Rock Fishing Club house be-
fore she sank No one was injured.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
GEN. PHISTERER DEAD.

Made Notable Record in Civil War
and Was HOnored by Congress.
Albany. n. Y. July 13-Gen. Frederick
Phisterer, with the rank Of lieutenant
colonel and chief Of the State bureau Of
records Of the civil war. died here to-day
after long illness Of heart disease.
He had a notable record as a soldier.
Gen. Phisterer was born in Germany in
October, 1S3s He got medal Of honor
from Congress for gallantry in the civil
war.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
INVITATION FOR TAFT.
Senator BeverIdEe VIII Ask Him TO
VisIt Indianapolis.

indianapolis. July q. - The governing
committee Of the Indianapolis Board or
Trade has adopted a resolution asking
President Taft 10 include this city in the
itinerary OF his proposed Western trip,
and Senator Beveridge viii present the
resolution to the President.
Before the committee acted a number
OF merchants and business men appealed
TO the members 20 extent the invitation,
saying that they would see that the Pres
ident was given a royal welcome.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
INDIANS SLAY THREE.
Believed Murders Followed Refusal
10 Pay High Prices for Grain.

10 Pay High Prices for Grain.
Ottawa, July 13.-The bodies OF J. W.
Christie. a grain buyer. his wife and
their daughter Mildred reached Montreal
to-day 70 be taken TO ST. Stephen. n. B..
for interment They were all three muir
dered by Indians.
They settled last year at Rudolph.
Brown County. s. Oak Their farm was
attacked. It is supposed that Indians.
who had a grievance against Christie be-
cause he had not paid them the full price
for wheat that was quoted for It on the
Chicago market, We're the murderers.
The mother and daughter were first
shot dead, bullets lodging in their brains.
and when the father attempted to defend
them he was cloven down with an ak
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
WEATHER FORECAST

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Gener-
ally fair to-day and tomorrow;
light variable winds, mostly
southerly.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
NOT TAMMAEY MAN.
Fourth Deputy Police COmmisSioner
for Brooklyn Opposed by Cliquea.

ton Counsel Alfred ". Booraem. a young
Brooklyn lawyer. a Democrat. but en-
phatically not a MccaTen man. was ap-
pointed fourth deputy police Commissioners
for the Borough Of Brooklyn by Commis-
sioner Baker to-day.
The appointment is said to find no favor
with Tammany politicians or McCarren
mea- II was dictated, according 70 re-
ports from the city hau, by Mayor Nc
Clellan's legal advisers. Mr.. CroweI and
Corporation Counsel PendletOn-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.
Dispatch from la Paz Tells OF DIS
orders Throughout Republic.

O8PAACh AEoAM IN EAA AtAAA Ol DA1~
orders Throughout Republic.
Santiago de Chile. July ia dispatch
from La Paz. capital Of Bolivia. states
that the government has proclaimed
martial law throughout the republic.
The Peruvian and Argentine ministers
intended 10 leave La Paz to-day, believ-
ing that the president, Montes. is unable
to protect them.
The foreign merchants have formally
protested against the Iooting that has
been done by the mobs. The govern
ments refusal TO accept Argentina's de-
cision IN the matter OF Bolivia's bound
airy dispute with Peru. is interpreted in
some quarters as equivalent TO a declara-
ton Of war.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
Horseshoes Not Thrown Away.

London. July I2-Secretary Of War
Haldane denies the rumor that horse
shoes bought In the United States in
1907 for the British cavalry were insult
able. and thrown into the scrap heap. He
says that no complaints against the shoes
were received.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
SUICIDES ON INCREASE.
Records show I24 n Month Against
100 OF same Period In 1907.

Albany, n Y July I2--Dr- Eugene H.
Porter. State health commissioner. an
nounees that there IS reported to his de-
partment a rapid increase in the number
OF suicides in this State.
Records OF the department show that
since 1907 the suicide rate has increased
from 100 70 l24 a month. The number
VINO die by their own hands Is greater
than the total Of those killed by typhoid
fever, diabetes. OF rheumatism.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
QUIET RESTORED IN COLOMBIA
Revolution Suppressed and Business
Traffic Is Reopened-

Traffic Is ReOPened.
Lima. July l3.-OmciaI teIegrams from
the Bolivion government and also FROM
the Peruvian minister a. "a Paz, state
that in consequence OF the heroic meas
ures taken by the authorities. peace and
order have been established In the
capital
The Peruvian government has Jele-
graphed 10 Senor Polo. its minister at
la Paz. 10 plan energetic protest 10 the
Bolivian government against the savage
assaults made by mobs Or the Peruvian
legation. The Bollvians IN Peru are per-
fecrly quiet
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
CANTILLON MAY RESIGN?
Old RumOr of Change in Washington
Baseball Team AfIOat Again.

Baseball Team AfIOat Again.
Cleveland. Ohio. July 13-The old runnor
Is aloat tonight that Joe CantiIon. man
ager Of the Washington baseball team.
will resign his job. one Wild rumor is
that already the resignation is n the
hands of Thomas c. Noyes. and that it is
10 become effective August /
Another OF the suggestions is that Can
tillon has recommended 'Jiggs'' Donohua
as his successor, and that those in
charge Of Washington's fate in baseball
dom are inclined 10 favor his selection.
Donohue has the ability to make a good
manager, but It is doubtful If he would
accept the place II it were offered to him.
President Noyes could not be located at
q late hour last night to comment on the
above dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
New Observation ParIOr Car to
New York
n.Y.s..o-

baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
In addition 10 the regular drawing-room
Parlor Car. an Observation Parlor Car Is
now in service from Washington to New
York on Royal Blue Line Train leaving
Washington. Union Station, IL q. m, ar
irving New York, Liberty ST.. 4:l5 p M.
I'D ST 4,25 p. m
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
JUST ABOUT DOUBLE.

If any doubts the great growth OF Washington Just let
him ride and what going gonne buildings everywhere
June building in Washington showed very large increaseJune
advertising business Of The Washington Herald showed gain Of
54498 lines and circulation daily Just double that Of the
Washington Post
THE WASHINGTON HERALD
IS SUPREME IN THE MORNING FIELD
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
FAVORS W0MEN'S VOTE.
Connecticut Passes Bill Giving Then
Voice in Elections.

New Haven. July Ex-senator Blakeslee,
Of New Haven. this afternoon moved the
passage Of the bill giving the right TO vote
'at municipal elections 70 women who own
property
The vote stood g to in favor Of the
passage of the bill. There were ten abb
sentees. The bill was transmitted to the
house for concurrent action.
A bill to allow women 70 vote on the
liquor license question was rejected in the
senate.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
GOV. JOHNSON Ill.
Minnesotan Has Recurrence of TrOu-
bic Following Appendfeitis.

Die FoIIOWing Appendicifis.
Minneapolis. MINI. July I2-Gov. John
son is seriously III at his apartments in
the Aberdeen Hotel and all his engage
ment for this week are Cancelled
Gov Johnson has already undergone
three operations for appendicitis and in
testinal troubles. and his present indis-
position is due TO a recurrence OF his old
troubles.
Attending physicians say his condition
Is not alarming They believe that the
trouble wiz soon yield to treatment.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
MAY CALL EXTRA SESSION.
Gov. johnson Ready TO Act on the
Income Tax.

Income Tax.
Minneapolis. July IA special session
of the legislature VIII be called by Gov
johnson 10 take action or the income tax,
which is being urged by President TafL.
and az the same time discuss the ''pork
barrel bin recently declared unconsutU-
tiouaI by the Supreme Court
From his sick bed at the Hotel Aber-
deem Gov. Johnson has issued a statement
il answer 10 inquiries 70 the effect that
he has been in consultation with men,
bers OF the legislature relative 20 the in
come tax proposition. and that IN his
opinion Minnesota wiz act favorably
upon il. The governor has not yet for
mally issued the can.
At the executive ONCE Private Secre-
tary Day stated. IN view Of conditions in
Minnesota. a special session this winter
is the logical thing
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
GASTRILL0 FLEES
FROM COSTA RIGA
Enemy Of President ZeIaya
Lands in Mobile.
FEARED PLOT TO KILL
Flight from Central America
Due to Defeat of June 80.

Declares he Was Followed by Band
OF spies who Were Awaiting the
Chance 10 Take His Life-Wu Re-
main Away from Nicaragua Untu
Present Ruler Is Overthown-Fn-
sursentS Not DfshearteRed.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
Through ParIOr Car to Deer Park. Nd.

BaItinOre & Chic r. R.
Commencing Saturday. July 10, and con-
tinuing until further notice through
drawing-room parlor car to Deer Park
viii leave Washington. train No. 1. 4.05
?. m, arriving at Deer Park l0:12 2. m. !;
returning on train No. S. leaving Deer
Park SIG q. m, arriving at Washington
1890 noon.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
weekend ExcursIoas.

TfItHIIINlN q UIIIN "a N.
Park. and return $50 Berkeley Sprlnzs
ana return Secure detailed information
~ Baltimore and Qhls ticket oEice&
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14

SI1 Niagara Fails and Return, July ..
I,s5 q. n. Special train. coaches. and PAR
Tor cars via Baltimore and Ohio and Le-
high Valley route. Limit. = days Dining
cars en- route. LIBERAL st0pover returning.
Cheap side trips from Niagara Falls.
Other excursions August and - Sep
tEnber 2 and II. October L
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
HAGGIN MARES SOLD.

Nine Highly Bred Animals Average
Thirty Guineas Euch.
London. July 13-Nine mares. some with
foals. belonging 10 J. r. Haggin. were
sold at auction at Newmarket to-day.
They realized low prices. the highest
price paid being 100 guineas for Jenny
Carvek, with foal
The nine animals averaged under 80
guineas each
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
EVELYN A WITNESS
At THAW HEARING
Not Permitted to Repeat Her
Husbands Threats.
TELLS OF ASYLUM VISIT
Declares His Eyes We're Prom
inent and His Hair MuSsed.

Pretty Wife of Stanford Whites
Slayer CIeverIy DOdges Questions
She Does Not Wish to Answer, but
Declines TO Have Them Classed as
@PriviIeged"-GREes Constantly at
the states Attorney.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
sAMMIS HEADS ELKS.
Elected Grand Exalted Ruler ut Los
Angeles Meeting.

Los Angeles. July 1S.-J n. Sammis, OF
Lemars Iowa, was tonight elected grand
exalted ruler OF the Benevolent Order Of
Eiks by a majority OF 90 over Garry
Hermann. OF Cincinnati. and ". II. At
wood, Of Dallas, Tex.
1880 votes were cast.
Detroit was selected by acclamation r9r
the meeting place OF the Grand Lodge o.
Elks in 1910 St Louis and Portland.
Ores, practically withdrew.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14

Through ParlOr Car TO Wheeling, w. Va.
Baltimore & Ohio r. n.
Commencing Saturday, July 10 and con-
tinuing until further notice through par
lor car 70 Wheeling will leave Washing
ton. train No. 50. $40 a. m; returning on
train No. Il. arriving at Washington 1913
D. N.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14

Handsome Clusters for Funerals 81
Choicest flowers used. Blackstone, "A 4 n
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14

Every hour on the hour weekdays
from g. m. TO 10 D. m, 45 and 80 minute
trains. Same schedule returning.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
Quickest Time to Baltimore,
baltimore a Ohio Railroad.

Continued on Page ., Column 4.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-14
Court sustains Objection.

Il think this was a confidential COM
munication between husband and wife. &"
said the court. "and I think must sus-
tain the objection"
This was considered a great victory for
Thaw. as it prevented his wife from tell
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-11-18

away. He passed on to- the antique
marbles. explaining how this one was
Nero's. that one Caligula's. that one
Tiberius'. He lied 80 gracefully that
the tomb OF Ananias must have rock
ed.
do you know" said the woman.
who had not yet spoken. ''you speak
English with an accent do not under
stand"
O'Mally shivered Was she going to
spring dago on him? II am an Ital-
fan." he said solennly. II was born,
however. III County Clare. My father
and mother were immigrants to Ire
land"
MA" whispered the girl. TASK him
for one of those buttons"
The stage whisper was overheard by
O'Mally. These buttons" he explain-
ed. cost II Ira each. but If the si.no-
rfna really wishes one And thus
another Ira swelled the profits Of the
day.
At the gates O'Mally received his
pourboire (tipp Of 20 centesimi and re-
turned to Pietro.
"Quando!" he cried.
OMally handed him the exact
amount. minus the Ira for the button.
"Santa Maria! All thees? How? No
more | take dem! Your
O'Mally sat down on the bench and
laughed 1t was as good a part as he
had ever had.
Early evening. La Signorina leaned
over the terrace wall her hand idly
trailing over the soft cool roses
Stretched out on either hand white
and shadowy. lay the great road. She
was dreaming. Presently upon the ST.
lence came the echo Of galloping
horses. Two horsemen came cantering
toward the villa Ariadne. She heard
their voices.
Jack. this has been the trip Of my
life. Verona. Padua. Bologna and
now Florence! This is life. Nothing
like It,"
1T has been enjoyable. DAN l only
hope our luggage will be at the hotel"
La Signorina's hand closed convul-
sively over a rose and crushed It.
"A last canter to Fiesolew'
The two went Gathering down the
road.
La Signorina walked slowly back to
the villa. 1t was fatality that this
man should again cross her path.
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Italian Cried faintiy. billiard spoke

Italian CITED faintly. billiard spoke
tensely:
Listen carefully. signor. under
stand perfectly. but | shall fight no
duel. 1t is an obsolete fashion. A
BLACKBOARD l know you to be. II you
ever address me again ! promise to
give you a whipping which will have
q lasting effect upon your future ac-
tons. II that will not serve ] shall
appeal to the police"
Through the crowd the ever present
carabinieri shouldered their way. The
colonel motioned them to stand back.
which they did with sign of respect
This sign gave Hillard some food for
thought His antagonist was evident
ly a parsonage of some Importance.
"Figure of an American pig"
Hillard laughed.
The scar was livid on the Italians
cheek. His companion laid restrain
ing hand on his arm. He nodded. and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-11-18
By
HAROLD
MAC GRATH
Copyright. 1908. by the Bobbs.
Merrill Co.

the nrgut.
Life ran smoothly enough Mt the
Villa Ariadne. La Signorina Mt the
very last moment surrendered to the
entreaties Of Kitty. She agreed not to
pass herself Off as the princess. Among
themselves each played the role orig
inally assigned. La Signorina seemed
to enjoy the farce as much as any
one. 1t was "A great temptation not to
steal a look into the marvellous chests
and sideboards. bullying as they knew
with priceless glass and silver and
linen and laces. But La Signorina
each day inspected the seals and utter
ed solemn warnings.
They had now lived in the villa
Ariadne for two weeks. a careless.
thoughtless. happy go lucky family.
Today was warm and mellow. On
the stone bench by the porter's lodge
hard by the gate sat the old Floren-
tine and O'Mally. From some un-
known source O'Mally had produced a
concierge's hat and coat. q little moth
eaten. little furnished. but service
able.
"Pietro." said O'Mally. 1--WE got an
idea. II any tourists come today
propose to show them around the
place."
Pietro's eyes flashed angrily mo.
no! Mine. all mine!"
"Oh. am not going to rob you! I'll
give you the tip. What | want is the
fun Of the thing"
Pietro understood. That was differ
ent. If his excellency would pay over
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to him the receipts he could conduct
the tourists as often as be pleased
They shared a flask of wine.
The porter's bell rang loudly.
Tourists" whispered OMally. He
settled his cap ON straight and went to
the gates. A party of FIVE Americans
stood outside-two men. two women
and a girl.
This is the villa Ariadne?" asked
one of the women.
ut is." said O'Mally. touching his
cap.
HE speaks English cried the
woman. turning joyfully to the others.
I'VE wish to see the villa and the
park"
1.-The villa Is now occupied. ST.
gnora." replied O'Mally. but you are
permitted to see the park and gar
dens"
How much?' asked one of the men.
.Cinquanty." said O'Mally. then
correcting himself. for each person."
Ten cents? Two lire fifty? Why.
this is downright extortionw declared
the woman.
O'Mally gave vent to a perfect Ital-
ian shrug and put hand out sug-
gestiyely toward the gates
"Oh. come. dear" protested one Of
the men YEARLY. you've dragged us
up here from Fiesole. and I'm not go
ing back without seeing what's to be
seen"
Solemnly Pietro watched them pass.
wondering what the terms were.
O'Mally led the party to the fountain.
This" O'Mally began, with a care
less wave Of the hand. "is the famous
fountain by Donatello. 1t was origi-
nally owned by Catherine d'Medissy
The Borgias stole 1t from her. and
Italy and France nearly came to war
over It"
1.-THE RorgiasT' doubtfully. "Were
these two families contemporaneous2 p
'sThey were." scornfully.
The quintet consulted their guide
books. but before they had located the
paragraph referring to this work
O'Mally was cunningly leadnv thf,'s