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The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
Wealthy Texan Charged with
Murder in 1877.
ACCUSED as GIRLS SLAYER
Sylvester Burnham. n Rich Ranch
Owner, Is Believed 10 Be Man who.
Thfrfv-tYyo senru auo EffIsd

Texas 10 bring sylvester Bwnham. a
wealthy Texas ranch owner. 90 this
state for trial for murder committed
thirty-two years ago.
The murder with which Burnham is
charged was committed on the night Of
October %, ls77. According 20 the story.
Burnham is the man who was then en-
ployed as a laborer by a farmer named
Tritt near Sanford Tritt had a grand
daughter, Rosa. with whom the murderer
became infatuated The girl. engaged 20
another man. refused % receive his at
tentions. and her refusal angered the
laborer. The girl complained to her
grandfather. but her complaints were not
sufficient 10 cause Burnham's discharge.
BUrnham IS alleged 70 have gone 70
the gTrTs room some time during the
night and cut her throat with a razor
After the murder had been committed.
the body was rolled IN a roll OF carpet
in the room As a second chapter OF the
crime. il IS charged. the murderer set FIRE
to the house. Mr.. and Mrs. Tritt barely
escaped with their lives.
In the smoldering roll OF carpet next
day was found the mutilated body OF
their granddaughter. and a search was
Immediately begun for the murderer The
only trace found of the laborer was his
trunk, which was discovered hidden in
nearby pile OF straw. where he is thought
10 have placed It before going 10 the
girls room. Nelghbors reported that they
saw The man IN the vicinity two or three
times after that bat no positive clew
could be found which would reveal his
Whereabouts.
Burnham Is said 70 have joined the
navy. and after five years service. went
to Texas, where he has since become
wealthy.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
PRIEST DIES ON HIS ALTAR.
Father NObert Burned to Death
While at Prayer.

Providence. R. /, March 9O-Rev. Ed
ward z. Nobert FOR ten years pastor OF
St Charles Borromeos Church, this city.
was burned TO death on the altar in the
chapel al his home in Norwood this
morning.
Although there were two other persons
in the house with Father Nobert last
night. they knew nothing OF the traeedv
that was enacted IN the little chanel over
their rooms. They heard the priest get
out Of bed some time during the night
and supposed he was going to pray. This
morning the housekeeper, Mrs. Maiuoux
went to the chapel to make II ready for
the mass which was celebrated daily sbo
was Mortified TO find the eharred ana
naked body lying IN a kneeling position
before the altar
Pieces OF a broken lamp showed that
Father Nobert had gone to the chanel TO
pray. and was nearly on the altar when
the lamp at his side exploded. His light
clothing ignited. and he must have been
overcome before he could move from the
spot Father Nobsrt was sixty years old.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
SCORES TALIAFERRO'S RECORD
Senator from Florida Asssiled by
Georgia Merchant.
Connection with Monopoly Charged.
Hint Il Made OF Standard
OIL Assistance.

Savannah. Ga. March 35-Because Of
attacks in the Senate on the American
Naval Stores Company by Senator Talia-
ferro. Of Florida, the record Of the SEN
ator is bitterly assaHed to-day in an open
letter given out by President Nash. OF
the Naval Stores Company.
President Nash saws Taliaferro is at
tacking the American company In order
10 get monopoly of ehe naval stores
business for a concern in which he CTaIia-
ferro) has a financial interest. President
Nash accuses the Senator OF having re-
ceived large dividends from the Atlantic
Investment Company. a concern which
was declared 10 be in restraint Of trade
and gives pictures OF the checks used IN
payment Of these dividends
It Is also charged BY Mr. Nash that
while the Senator held stock in both the
American Investment Company and the
Consolidated Naval Stores Company one
representing the producers and the other
the factor. he tried 10 put through a plan
to force the producer 10 sell HIS stock 10
the investment company at a half-cent
a gallon below the market quotations
This IS cited as a case OF doubIe-dealIne
on the Senator'S part. It is also asserted
that the Senator violated the confidence
Of Attorney General Bonaparte nv read
ing to the Senate a private letter from
that official
President Nash concludes by. asking the
Senator II it is not true that hand very
close to the Standard Oil Company gave
him financial assistance during his last
race.
The letter has created a sensation
throughout the turpentine belt.
Senator Taliaferro said last night that
he had been unable TO get a copy OF the
letter Of President Nash, but that he had
written to friends in the South for II. and
expected TO have 1t in a few DAYS.
He said he was notified that such q
letter had been written several cays ago.
but declined 10 discuss it further than TO
characterize it as a "vfUainous piece OF
work
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31

Denver. March So.-In a talk with busi-
ness men here to-day E. H. Hartman
said:
Five years ago I told President Roose-
welt that he was wrong and that he would
have many imitators in various States
and cities who would do the country in
CalculabIe harm in agitatlng against the
railroads and what I told him then has
been proved correct,
Roosevelt was quoted yesterday in a
dispatch sent from the Azores. as saying.
I can never forgive Mr.. Hartman
Il don't know what he meant by thai"
said Hartman. and his sharp. restless
eyes lighted up with a peculiar glow.
unless IL was because I showed him up.
Yes. Roosevelt was wrong in his fght
on me and the railroads" said 8Ir. Harri-
nan, and the truth of this is getting
clearer every day. II we could we would
throw our cloak over the weaker lines
throughout the country. and begin iume-
o;ately the expenditures OF between 500 %
oe.fo9 and $500 0o0.eo0 TO improve them. But
we would all be put in prison if we tried
&;
believe the attention Of the public
should be turned away from the corpora
tens and toward the management OF
city. State, and national governments.
What we have been endeavoring TO do
with railroads is to get better article at
less cost II the government would pay
attention 10 producing better administra-
ton al less cost they would all be better
OF.
The best way in managing govern
raents is just The same as in managing
railroads and thar Is 10 produce better
rrticIe ~ r.o,-s--rfr,,.-,- 10. r,.,. .... .,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
ANGRY MOB LYNCHES NEGRO.
Letter to White Mans Wife Leads 10
Quick vengeance.

waco, Tex, March 31-Joe Reddin.
twenty years old. a negro. was hanged 70
telegraph pole by a mob OF 800 enraged
white men at Dawson to-day. The body
was later cut down and taken away BY
the young negro's friends.
Reddin is alleged 70 have written and
delivered an insulting letter to the wife
OF young farmer near Dawson. Her
husband was away. and she reported the
matter 20 neiEhbors, who soon had the
negro under arrest and took him 10 Daw-
son ten miles away. a mob took Reddin
from the jail. They kept the officers
away until he had been hanged.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
BxIsTEEcE Of TRUST DENIED
Mare KIaw TeStiaes in Libel suit
against Ne,Yspaper.

New YorI& March So-In the rooms OF
the hearing on the criminal libel charge
against Erwin Wardman. editor Of the
New York Press. before Magistrate
Crane to-day, in which Marc Klaw. Of the
theatrical firm OF Klaw & ErIanger. is the
complaining witness, Mr.. Klaw's memory
became so defective that the hearing was
adjourned TO give him an opportunity TO
consult his accounts He denied trust
existed
The complaint is based upon a para
graph 20 the effect that Charles jefferson.
son of the late Joseph jefferson. furnished
the money for the original ventures Of
the firm and was forced out.
In giving the membership of the book
ing agency that has been called a trust
Mr. Klaw mentioned the names Of Messrs
Nixon and Zimmerman. Of Philadelphia.
Charles Frohman. M7. Erlauger. and him
self
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
THREATEN BREWERY STRIKE.
More Than 1900 Workers Involved
In PIttsburg Trouble.

Pittsle.ss. March 3o-Between 1900 and
l9,ooo brewery workers expect 10 go on
strike. possibly by tomorrow noon. 2
their demands are not granted by the
brewery owners by that time.
The owners OF breweries are making
desperate efforts TO arbitrate the trouble
which involves a demand for an Increase
OF wages which the brewers declare that
they cannot grant just az this time. Presl-
dent Mueller Of the Pittsburg Brewing
Company. wishing 10 do his utmost 10
prevent an open breach with the men.
has sent for Chief Adviser Proetscelor 10
come here from Cincinnati and arbirrate
the differences between capital and labor
IN the brewing industry.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
NO LOCKOUT FOR MINERS.
Expiration of Agreement 10 Cause
No Immediate Change.

Wilkesoarre. Pa. March 3o-Although
the agreement between the mine workers
and the anthracite coal operators expires
tomorrow night the mines will continue
working without any changes in wages
or working conditions for N indefinite
period This was practically stated bv
officials Of almost all OF the large coal
companies in the region this afternoon
snd the news VIII be a great relief 10
thousands OF mine workers. who expected
TO be locked out by the operators as soon
as the agreement expired.
The operators expect the mine workers
will remain idle on April to celebrate
the winning BY the union or the eight
hour day in the soft coal region. as tbev
have been ordered 70 do by President
Lewis. Of the United Mine Workers. but
the mines VIII be ready to resume opera
tions on Friday and Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
MAY OPEN WIDE.
Appointments by New Mayor Cause
Loud Protests.


Pittsburg. March So-Pittsburg threw a
1T politically to-day when the cabinet OF
William Magee. who on next Monday VIII
be installed as mayor OF greater Pitts
burg. was announced. and Il win be hard
10 convince the pubic now that United
States Senator Boies Penrose, Of PhHa-
delphia. win not run the city govern
meEt
John N. Norm. one Of the leading sa-
loon keepers Of PittsburS and a very close
personal friend OF Senator Penrose. has
been made head OF the department Of
public safety. which seems to insure q
wide open town. Samuel Grenet has been
made delinquent tax collector Of the city
and the shout raised over this is loud
since Grenet who came into Pittsburg
with the advent Of Allegheny, was con-
victed years ago Of running gambling
house on that side Of the river. Charles
A. O'Brien. once a leading Democrat. has
been appointed city solicsor by the in
coming Republican mayor.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
STOCK FOR OIL 1JsT.
Increased Capital, ,IONN>s7, Must
Await Courts Decision.

Increased Capital, Clown, Must
Await Courts Decision.
New York. March 3o.-Reports that the
Standard oil Company Of New Jersey IS
contemplating an increase OF its capltaii-
zation from S1OO.OooOoo 70 s4ao.O0O.OO0 or
S5oo.OOoooo. It was stated to-day. forecast
an action which the company may take al
some time. but which IS not 10 be dealt
with IN the immediate future
II was explained that the suit brought
by the government for the dissolution
Of the company. argument on which
comes up April ]. must first be passed
on. as the difficulties incident 10 the
process Of dissolution would be- greatly
increased should an adverse decision be
rendered against the company after IL
had augmented us capitalization.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
EIGHT KILLED BY DYNAMITE
Eleven Others Injured, and Work
Train Blown TO Pieces.


Toledo. March S0.-Elght workrnep we're
killed and eleven injured by an explosion
OF several hundred pounds Of dynamite
at Indian Creek. near Chilicothe. .Obio
where the Norfolk and Western Railroad
is double tracking
The dead are Charles Buchanan. OF Co
Iumbus. conductor in charge OF the work
train; Jonathan Floyd. and John HAYES
The other victims we're negroes.
In removing the heavy case OF dyns-
mite from the car it was dropped. and
exploded with terrific force. All Of the
killed and injured were mangled. and tba
work train blown to pieces.
A relief train was made up from Chill
llcothe as quickly as possible. and rushed
10 the scene Of the disaster. filled with all
the available doctors and nurses and
could be obtained The injured were
picked Up and as fast as possible brought
70 the city hospital
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
sERvIA NOT TO BE REPUBLIC.
United Powers May Choose King
Peters Successor.

London, March So.-The Vienna CORE
spondent Of the Telegraph. referring to
the numerous reports in that city regard
ing an impending dynastic crisis IN Ser
via, states that the powers are conduct
ing pour parlors regarding what attitude
they VIII take.
They VIII on no account allow the es-
tabHshment, OF q republic. and viii prob
ably themselves control the choice OF a
successor TO King Peter.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
ELLIS AFTER BEEF TRUST.
AsSiStnnt Attorney General Tnvesti-
gates Suits I'm Chicago.

Chicago. March 9o-Zhe beef trust in
vestigation by the Federal government
was revived with vigor to-day. when As
sistant Attorney General Wade Ellis
reached Chicago and conferred with Dis
trict Attorney Edwin ". Sims and Spe-
cial Counsel James Wilkerson.
Despite reports that the inquiry was to
be dropped, IL developed that the inquiry
has only just begun. Upon this point
Mr.. Ellis had much to tell Mr.. Sims.
Later ne attended the hearing of testi-
nony in the suit for dissolution Of the
powder trust. and before he returns East
he may hear testimony in the tobacco
trust case
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
FIREMAN Kills ENGINEER.
Latter Charges Intoxication and II
shot Dead.

Memphis. March &C. A. Lawfer, en-
gineer on the Mobile, Jacksoh and kan
sas CITY Railroad. was shot ard spstautly
killed by his fireman, Boone p,rl because
Lawler refused 20 make the rsn unless
another man was given him. csarging
Duff with intoxicati0n
Lawier. who was cne OF HE roads
most trusted passenger enginests. was
awaiting the arrival OF the traln that ne
was 90 take with his engine from Louis
Vile Miss, when the fireman sheRed up
Lawier az once said thar the ulsn was
unfit for duty. and told the foreustn that
De declined 70 take out the train unless
another fireman was supplied 1ufl re-
torted ansrily. and Fastening haflc Sc
cured his pistol Returning 20 IL yards,
De climbed into the cab and shogz5 p wier
dead
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
NUN KILLED BY FALL.
Sister SiIary Seized with Attack of
Heart Failure.

Philadelphia. March SO.-Seized with an
attack OF heart failure while cleaning
windows. sister snary fell from a sec
ond story window OF St Veronica's
Convent here to-day and broke her neck.
dying almost instantly.
The nun was seventy years OF age. and
had been connected with the convent for
forty years.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
TWO SOLDIERS ESCAPE.
EIude Thirty Guards While Avynit-
ing Trial az Fort.

New York. March 3o-Two soldiers who
were awaiting trial at Fort Hamilton es-
capped to-day in broad daylight while
more than thirty guards were near.
James Dufy. who deserted from the
Fifteenth Cavalry some time ago. walked
into the fort two weeks ago and gave
himself Up. Joseph Williamson. Of the
Third Company. Coast Artillery, stabbed
a man last Saturday. Both Of these men
were held al the fort for trial Some
how they got a steel saw and cut the
iron bar from the cell window.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
ROOSEVELT IS SAFE.
story of Attempt Made on HIS Life
Is Denied.


Is Denied.
London, March SO.-A dispatch from
Ponta Delgada, Azores. denies that anv
attempt was made on the life OF EXPIRES
i6ent Roosevelt
A version received IN Lisbon is to the
effect that an italian aboard the steamer
Hamburg. on which Mr. Roosevelt is
travelling, tried 10 poison him with a
deadly drug, but how the attempt was
made Is not explained
Rome. March 50-IEnorant OF the ref
utation OF the story that On attempt had
been made on the life Of ex-President
Roosevelt. at Horta. Azores, the public
here was greatly impressed and indlg-
nant, as Col Roosevelt IS considered
Italy's best friend. King Victor Emmsn-
uel expressed genuine sorrow, and deter
mined 10 send a cable dispatch congratu-
lating him on his escape.
The Pope was indignant when ne heard
the story that an Italian had attempted
TO kill Col Roosevelt, who, he declared
deserves only praise and gratitude from
Italy
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
ARGUMENT ENDS IN DEATH.
Armenian Educational Society En-
gages I'm Free Fight.

Boston. March So.-One man was fatally
shot and six others received knife wounds
in q free night which occurred At a meet
ing tonight of the so-called Armenian
Educational Society IN Brighton. Twenty
men are held by the police.
Trouble arose during a discussion over
whether the absconding treasurer OF the
society should be prosecuted eriminally
OF sued in the eivn courts.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
Four KILLED I'm Wrenk.

Torrson, Mexico. March S0.-A freight
train wrecked on the International Rail-
road. neaE Hidalgo. resulted IN the death
Of ". Fl. Hoagland. the American en-
glneer. formerly Of Bowling Green, Ohio.
Ed. Ritter, an American brakeman. and
two Mexican coal passers-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
Won BUELOw NOT TO RESIGN.
Germany's Chancellor AddresSes
ReichstaE in Fighting Mood

Berlin. March SO.-Chancellor Won Bue-
low was IN q lighting mood this after
noon when he spoke IN the Reichstag on
the dissensions IN the government bloc.
He said he had not the slightest inten-
ton OF resgning. and meant 10 keep his
post as chancellor as long as he DOS
sessed. as he did now, the fuu confidence
OF the Kaiser. So little were party con-
tentions troubling him that he spent last
night. he said. in reading Goethe. from
whom ne gave some quotations TO the
house.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31

Elliot Selected as Ambassador.
1-Henry A Griswold Kills Himself.
2-Minnesota Men Dine al Arlington.
2-John z Herrell Dies Suddenly.
2-Magoon Pays Tribute 10 Cubans.
S-Kansans Seek Aid Of the President
S-Payne Forces Making Hard Fighr.
5-Indiana Society in Entertainment
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
steel Trust Man a Suicide.

Detroit. Mich. March 50. Julius ".
schaub, a civil engineer. committed sui
eide last night IN a Pullman car berth
on a Michigan Central westbOund train
by shooting himself He Is said to have
been an emplOye OF the United States
Steel Corporation.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
ELEVEN WOUNDED IN FIGHT


sarians. one woman being among the
latter.
The battle followed a mass meeting Of
the American miners. and those driven
from The BosIe mine yesterday afternoon
Were present and appealed Tor protection.
About four handred men and bows were
present and between 10 and Il O'Clock
they went tc the house where the Hun
garians were barricaded and demanded
thar they leave town.
As soon rs the demand was made IL
was answered by a voIley from the in
sile. auo fouI men were wounded. The
Americans retrested. and al a short dis
taucs opened fire on the house. wound
ing one woman and three men. The
HGngalIans continued 10 FIRE. and three
other Americans were wounded.
This morning the Hungarlans offered
10 leave tie town, and they were permit
ten 90 %. some forty families loading
their belongings into wagons and moving
out OF tow
TIE exOdus ended a reign OF terror
thar has kept The people indoors for
three DAYS and caused the closing Of the
schools and a practical suspension Of all
business.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
TECUMSEH'S BODY FOUND.
emains of Famous Indian Chief

Remains of Famous Indian Chief
Unearthed After a Century.
New York. March SO.-while digging for
the foundation OF the New Russell Sage
memorial church, at Crestwood, near Far
Rockaway, workmen unearthed a casket
containing the body Of Tecumseh. the
great Indian chief, who was buried here
more than one hundred years ago.
The casket. which was Of metal, was
removed to the Far Rockaway police sta
ton The body was in good condition.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
Taft Practically Names Him
as Ambassador.
WILL GO TO ENGLAND
Succeeds Mr.. WhiteIaw Reid at
the Court of St. James.
INVITED TO WHITE HOUSE

Following Speech in Which Senator
Root Pays Tribute to the Pres:-
dent Of Harvard University and
Makes Declaration that bis Serene
Pathway May Lead Hin Into
Courts Where America Is Glad to
Send Her Best and EOblest Men,
Mr.. Taft Invites Him 70 Visit Him
This Morning-Signifca Climax
TO Dinner by the Washington
Harvard Club at the Raleigh.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
NINE BOSS IS TORTURED.
Foreigner Confesses DIserf1ssi - tinr
AEninS: American xrsr

Brazil Ind liarch 10-n1av5k sses-
peration by their inability "a get t7c-z in
the mines. a number OF miners OF Bill
town to-day captured a foreigner. who IS
known as room boss. placed a moose
around MS neck. and leading him 70
tree, were about 20 string him I'D. in
order % get a confession from him re-
garding The buying and selling Of rooms
In the mines. The boss Is said % have
made full admission of guilt.
The miners charge thar IN mines where
American miners have been told there are
no rooms 20 be dug out, The foreigners
are given good rooms rs fast as their
old ones are worked cut. and that even
now foreigners are brought in and put 10
work
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
FERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Hartman Caustic as to Roosevelt.
ELEVEN Hurt in Miners Battle.
&Oyster Bay Testimony Changed.
l-Taliaferro's Record Scored.
6-Sculptor Perry Going TO Jan.
7-Kidnapper' Wife May Be Freed.
9-Indian Chief Reported Captured.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Fair to-
day and tomorrow light to mod
crate northerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
BERTHA KRUPP UNHAPPY.
Daughter of German Gunmaker May
Soon Seek Divorce.

Berlin. March 30. 1t is reported at
Essen that there is probability OF divorce
proceedings between Herr Won BohIen
IND Halbach and his wife. who was
Bertha Krupp. elder daughter Of the
great German gunmaker and ironmaster
It IS reported that the couple have been
leading an unhappy life together for some
time. especially since the death of thor
infant son. about two months ago.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
Continued on Page ?, Column ?.
CREW OF SEVENTEEN LOST.
Men Believed to Have PeriShed in
burning Steamer.


Havana, March 30.-It is now thought
that a number OF the crew Of the steamer
Altenburg, which was burned here yester-
day, were lost They include first officer
Rudolf Horn, third engineer Carl Wit
kopp. the steward. cook, cabin boy. four
white members Of the crew. and eight St
Thomas negroes.
The Altenburg and her cargo are to-
tai loss, amounting 20 about 100000. The
aggregate losses amount to $lOOaO0o.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
Bin Regulates Liquor saIes.

Austin. Tex, March SO.-A bin has been
introduced IN the legislature by Repre-
sentative Mason. prohibiting the sale Of
liquor In Texas in less quantities than a
quart, and requiring that the jugs con-
tanning the liquor must be perfectly
sealed when the sale IS made
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
MORE INDIANA COUNTIES DRY.
Local Option in Three Districts
Wins for Temperance.

indianapolis. March Se.-Bartholomew
by sol majority. Jennings by SIS. and Yer
million by $50 IS the record made by the
"drys'' in to-day's local option elections
in three counties.
The hardest battle OF the day was
fought in VermIllion County, 10 which
twenty-five automobiles were sent bv the
liquor interests Of Terre Haute to help
get the foreign vote to the polls.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
HENRY GRISW0LD
COMMITSSUICIDE
Prominent AnacOStian Kills
Himself with Shotgun.
KNOWN FOR HISCHARITY
Had Done Much for Community,
in Which He Was Esteemed.

Police Investigate Murder Theory
and FInd Victim OF MeIanchOlIa
Pulled Fatal Trigger with stove
POker-Hhd Sent Wife on Errand
10 the City-Man OF Means, and Had
Charge of Valuable Estate.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31
|. HARTMAN AYERS
ROOSEVELT ERRED
Railroad Magnate Says He
Showed Him Up"
TALKS TO DENVER MEN
FEX-President'S Lack Of Forgive
ness Brings RetOrt.

SFinsncier Declares HIS Statement,
that Agitation Against Railways
WOuld Do Great Harm, Has Been
Proved COrrect-wOuId Gather the
Weak Lines Together, AZ Prison
Did Not Attend such Action.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-31

Flowers OF Commanding Beauty.
specimens are superb. ll&H