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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
AT THE TACOMA.

Salvation Nell" in which Mrs.
Fiske, ass 'sted by her famous
Manhattan company, will appear
It the Tacoma theater Thursday
night, tells the story Of love that
uefies and overcomes all else in
life. Nell Sanders, the lowly
scrub girl OF saloon, loves Jim
Platt with a logged, pathetic de
yotion that is not to be equaled
anywhere In the realm of drama.
Through the influence of this SUI
5lime love, Nell rises to heights OF
7piritual achievement. and in the
white heat of her exaltation there
burns something almost divine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
FORM BIG CONCERN.

With capital stock. of 1880
900 the Warner Railway Patents
company fled articles of incorp0r-
alton with the county recorded to-
day. The incorporators are Har-
ry Warner, M. M. Garwood and C.
M. Johnson. The purpose of the
corporation is to deal in and own
patents of all kinds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
TODA US SPORTING NEWS

when he was the most famous
batsman In base ball.
For a veteran of his years
"Anse" looks and acts like a colt,
and when the sun shines and the
Is "mushy," only the best
of the first sackers have anything
upon him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

way, or he might have tied the
score with hit. st. Louis was
not much better off with him on
first than with only one man on,
and if / got the man at second
the side was down. l got him,
and that's all there was to it."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

STEAMER FLYER will make
special trips this week Wed,
Thurs, Sat. and Sum-, leaving Sc
attic $3.50 p. m, Tacoma IL p.
m. H*s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
I|GERS lose THE
FIRST CAME At
SPOKANE


SPOKANE, July 7.-Spokane
took the first against Tacoma yes
terday, In field covered with
mud. Holm outpitched Newlin
and eliminated the Tiger batters
by striking them out when they
got dangerous on bases. Coleman
played star game at third and
got two hits. Schaeffer played In
right field and got another hit.
Bender also lined out two hits
but Holm kept the swats scattered
so they never counted.
Burnett, the old Tiger. batted in
the first rum for Spokane after
Clynes, also a former Tiger, had
sacrificed the runner along. Score:
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
OFFUTT TRIAL BEGINS TODAY.
Case VIII BE Decided by Court and
Not Before Jury.

Rockville, Nd. Jan u--There has been
q change In the plans for the trial OF
Nicholas OfUtt for the murder OF Frank
Kretzemer. and the case viii. after all.
be tried IN Rockville. On learning def
niteIy OF the intention OF the State 70
ask for a change OF venue, Edward c
Peter, chief counsel for the defense. to-
DAY proposed 20 States Attorney Wal
ters that Il the prosecution would not
ask for removal % the case, the defense
would agree TO submit the case 20 the
ccGrt and not ask for a jury trial
after cOnfeTTing by long distance tele-
phone with Attorney General Straus.
who viii be associated with Mr. Waters
il the prosecution, the States attorney
notified Mr.. Peter that the proposition
was agreeable. The case VIII therefore
be tried al the special session Of court.
which begins here tomorrow morning.
but VIII not be called for several days.
IS the case Of Bradley DOy. colOred. IN
der Indictment for killing Levi Mason
also cOlOred- at BOyds. several weeks
ago. viii first be disposed OF. so that
The jury can be discharged
II IS not believed that Chief Judge
W0rthingtOn viii Be able 20 be present
az Ofutt's trial Therefore the case will
probably be decided by Judges Hender-
son and MOtter
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
ADAMS OUT OF RACE.
state Chairman Eliminated from
Judgeship.

JUdgeshiD.
The North Carolina judgeship took some
Of the tine Of the President yesterday.
Judge Jeter c. Pritchard. Of the United
States Circuit Court. formerly the politi-
cal patronage dispenser for that state,
and z C. Duncan. Republican national
committeeman and principal representa-
tive Of the North Carolina Republican
machine. had a long conference with the
President yesterdsK about the jUdgeship.
They have given their backing 10 ex-
Judge Spencer 3. Adams, the real head OF
the North Carolina organization Judge
Pritchard. however, was sent for by the
President, who wanted 10 ask about the
qualifications Of the different capdidates
who have been mentioned
Il is understood that the conference
definitely eliminated Mr.. Adams because
Of his residence in the western district Of
the State and the Presidents announced
purpose Of confning the selection 10 the
district where the vacancy exists.
Senator simmons introduced q large
delegation Of business and professional
men from New5e-n, who urged the nouai-
rauon OF ". y. Clark, OF that city.
Fae delegation was composed OF both
Republicans and Democrats. and they
sounded TIE praises Of Mr.. Clark
The prospects al this time seem 10 "a
vCr T T Hicks. OF Henderson. who has
Endorsements of high class.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
GUARD GIRLS GRAVE.
Relatives Fear Surgeons VIII Open
Coffin TO Get Body.

Wheeling. ". Va, Jan. I1.-Fearing
that medical men may take up the body
Of Clara Genchen, the young girl who
died over a week ago after being IN a
sound sleep for ten days and from which
she could not be awakened. male reIa-
tives OF the dead girl have been guarding
the grave at night Every night since
the body was buried there has been q
member Of the Genchen family on guard
near the grave After the death Of the
girl physicians went 70 the house for the
purpose Of holding cn autopsy. The
grandmother OF the girl prevented the
doctors from entering and deied the
sheriff and q posse Of officers
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
HOUSE DEFEATS
SALARY INCREASE
Gov. Kitchin Must Get Along
on $1,000 a Year.
WILL BE INAUGURATED TODAY
Raleigh Is Decorated with Stars
and Stripes and Red and White
bunting in Honor of Incoming
GovernOr-Lfne of March Extends
Three Miles Through City.
snecsal 70 raa w..ntnrtan Hezsla.

Special to Tas Washington Herald.
Raleigh. N C. Jan. 1.-THE lower
b-anch Of the legislature administered
what Is said to be a rebuff TO Represen-
tative y. W Kitchin, who tomorrow af-
ternoon viii be inaugurated governor, by
refusing BY a vote Of 5s TO 3 to pass the
senate bin passed Friday 10 increase the
salary Of governor from 1900 70 SS.0oo
II was e great surprise to the incoming
governors friends, the senate having
passed the bin almost unanimously.
A great crowd including ten military
companies is in Raleigh tonight for the
formal Inauguration Of the new governor
tomorrow. The principal streets and
all public buildings ale gayly decorated
for the occasion. United States flags
borrowed from the authorities al Wash
ington span the line OF march, which ex-
tends three niles.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
MOTHER PLEADS FOR SON.
Parent BeRs Governor TO Spare Life
OF Sweetheart Slayer Gilbert.

Parent Begs Governor TO Spare Life
OF Sweetheart Slayer Gilbert.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, Jan. u-8Irs. Gilbert.
mother Of Ben Gilbert. the youth now
in the detention chamber at the State
lpenitentiary awaiting electrocution for
the murder Of his sweetheart, came TO
the city this afternoon and went to the
capitol and called TO see Gov. Swan
son to ask that the life Of her son be
spared
The mother was accompanied by her
youngest son, q boy Of twelve, and they
presented a pitiful spectacle as they went
into the Office Of the governor 10 make
the appeal for the life OF the wayward
Son and brother. The governor listened
TO the old lady patiently and told her
that he had not made up his mind in the
case.
Gilbert is 10 die January % for the
murder Of his sweetheart. The governor
has been considering the matter Of a re-
| spite for some time. but has not yet
reached e conclusion
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12

harsh weather has cut of tfa receipts of
the leaf IN all the markets. Since the
reopening Of business after the HOLIDAYS
in the warehouses, there has been nothing
ike 2 season, and the farmers. however
anxious they may be 10 market the weed
have not as yet been able 10 get it into
handling shape.
Annapolis, Md.-Chief Justice A. Hunter
Boyd and the other members Of the bench
Of the Maryland Court of Appeals as
sembled here Monday night for final con-
sultation On cases argued In the October
term Of court. This consultation and rem
dering OF opinions viii continue until
Thursday Arguments in cases on the
January docket viii begin that day.
Judge ". Laird Henry. Of Cambridge
a member Of the Court OF Appeals. ac-
companied by Mrs Henry and his family
has taken rooms at the Hotel MARYLAND
for the winter. and will make their home
here until spring
Norfolk, Va--The State executive COM
mittee OF the Anti-Saloon League WI.
hold an important meeting here February
3 II is proposed then to organize a cam
paign to make Norfolk and Portsmouth
dry" In the latter city it is said the
'drys' have majority, but the practical
men Of the prohibition element will not
make the city dry as long as Norfolk
is wet" holding that 1t would be useless
TO do 50. II is believed the Anti-saIoon
executive committee viii make its hard
est. night in Norfolk, and, falling to carry
It, that 1t viii then force the issue Of
Statewide prohibition, the only means left
TO make this a dry city il local option
fails Both matters win be decided at
the February meeting
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
NEGRO INDIFFERENT TO FATE.
GiIIesPie's Victim FearfuIIy Beateu
About the Face.
SPECIAL 70 Tie Washington Herald

Special 70 Tie Wsshington Herald
Richmond, Va, Jan. IL-CharIes Gil<
iespie, who early yesterday morning at
tackled and robbed Miss Marie Stumpf,
the nineteen-year-Old daughter Of E A.
Stunpf. seemed absolutely Indifferent as
20 the outcome OF his trial when told. in
his cell in ''nurdereTs' row. IN the city
Jail. that his case had been postponed on
account Of the inability Of his victim 70
be present az the hearing
The case continued until next
Thursday. when JuoEe Witt. OF the Hus-
tings Court. has summoned e special
grand jury 10 indiCt the negro He VII
be tried as soon as possible after the in
dictnent has been drawn.
Both OF Miss Stumpf-s ewes are closed
as result Of the assault, her nose beaten
IN. and her mouth fearfuIIy lacerated.
While much improved. the young woman
IS IN state Of nervous collapse. and her
physician would for that reason not a.
low her 10 go on the stand
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
TWENTY Ill WITH TYPHOID.
Epidemic Ht Rocky MOunt-RePre-
sentative Saunders Son sick.

Special % The Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va. Jan. u--Rocky Mount
is said TO be in the throes OF a typhoid
fever epidemic, there being al least
twenty cases in the little town at this
time One death occurred yesterday.
4 son OF E. ". Saunders. Representa-
tive in Congress from the Fifth district
is said 70 be seriously I'll with the disease
and his father Is detained from his duties
at Washington
Dr.. Stone, a prominent dentist. IS also
suffering with the fever The epidemic is
said TO be due TO the water Of the public
well al the courthouse being infected
with typhoid germs The water has been
analyzed by the State authorities and
the well condemned Several gallons OF
kerosene was poured into the well and
il was closed
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
SEEKS SUICIDE BY STARVING
Italian in HagerstOwn Refuse 20
Take SOurishment.

Hagerstown, I'D, Jan IL-J0seph
CcstrelI. an italian, in jail here awaiting
trial on the charge OF stabbIng Joseph
.CantogaIlo. another Italian. fl a railroad
camp at Pearre. this county. refuses 10
take nOurishmeut. and the officers are
convinced ne intends 70 starvs himself
10 death
he has not eaten for five days. AT
his talk is about his wife and children in
Italy A tempting dinner OF chicken and
deliCacies was taken 20 him by a friend.
but he refused 70 touch it. COstrell
claims the stabbing was in self-defense-
His victim IS recovering.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
All Carolina Interested.

Raleigh. y G. Jan 11--There is much
interest al over the State in the result
Cf to-day's conference at the White
House. with the President, by the vari-
Gus friends Of the half dozen candidates
for the United States district judgeship
for the Eastern district Of North caro-
Ina especially in the presentation by
Representative Small Of the name Of
Judge George H Brown, Of The State
SuDrprna Court
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
REVULSIOE IN ROANOKE.
Blue Laws Enforcement Sunday Gets
Many in Police Net

SDe-isl 20 TIE Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va. Jan. Ii--Many persons,
who looked lightly upon Mayor Cutchin's 5
threat 70 put the lid on in Roanoke, are
viewing t1e situation tonight through
different glasses
To-day the police summoned persons TO
court FOR violating the ordinances pro
hibiting the delivery q milk on sunday.
driving teams TO deliver baggage on SIN
days. and fer expectOrating on the side
walks. hitchiag horses 20 hitching pests,
fast driving. &C. Some Of those who
VIII appear in court are professional
men
Dozens Of merchants to-day appreciated
the seriousness Of the mayors movement
when they realized that their handsome
aid costly electric signs n,.st come down
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
Nottingham Is Reelected.

Special % TIE Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va, Jan 1T J Noting
ham was unanimously reelected 10 the
command OF First Regiment Virginia
Volunteer Infantry, tonight be re-
signed the command as a result OF a
misunderstanding with superior o1ncers
at the tine OF the Portsmouth race
troubles several months ago. A banquet
followed the election.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
WALK TO EBUDE PARENTS.
Virginia Pair Wed In Hagerstown
Before Daylight.

Hagerstown, IAN u--GTace Elizabeth
Hawse and Thomas a. Mauck, an eIOp-
ing couple from near Front Royal Va
were married in HagerstoWn this morn
Ing by Rev. E. K Thomas. pastor Of the
First Baptist Church
To escape the vigilance Of the brides
parents, the couple walked from their
home 10 RiveTtOn. Va. fourteen miles,
TO board the Norfolk and Western train
due in HagerstOwn at go O'Clock.
Court Clerk Harry E. Baker got out OF
bed TO issue the license. as also did Rev.
Mr.. Thomas 10 perform the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
WARM FIGHT FOR PRESIDENCY.
Norfolk in ThrOes of Contest for
Business Association Officers.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va, Jan u--Not for years
has the fight for the presidency Of the
Norfolk Business Mems Association and
Chamber Of Commerce been as warm as
the present one.
There are two candidates Willard r.
Cook and Merritt T Cooke The former
is a big real estate dealer. and is the
candidate OF the present administration
Merritt Cooke IS a member Of the Yir-
ginia legislature, and a wealthy, retired
business man
Whether the men who now dominate
the association viii be able 10 carry the
day for Willard Cook Is unknown. The
fight IS a warm one, and to-day II IS the
sole topic OF conversation. The election
VIII be held tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
HELD FOR ABDUCTION.
Farmer in Jail for EIOping with
TweIve-year-oId Girl.
,-s- - r.. VI -is--- IL

Special % Tie WashinE-o1 Head.
Richmond. Va, Jan. u--Charged with
abducting twelve-year-oId Martha ROhm.
stepdaughter Of Calvin Husselman, who
lives near Seven Pines. ". c. Barker. a
farmer OF Hanover County. was locked
up in the Henrico County Jail to-day
Husselman is IN a frenzy % rage over
the treatment Of his daughter and held
Barker prisoner az the point Of q revol-
yer until the arrival Of an officer. Barker
looks upon the matter as a trivial trouble
He remarked 20 q bystander as he was
brought 10 the county jail, I did not do
anything but steal n girl I wanted
Barker and the girl boarded a Seabosrd
Air Line train for North Carolina where
he was refused a marriage license when
the clerk o. the court discovered that
the intended bride was only twelve years
old
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
After Tobacco Trust in Carolina.

Special 70 TIE Washington Herald
Durham. y. c.. Jan. IA local matter.
that OF the American Tobacco Company
in its stronghold here. may come before
the present legislative session. Discuss
ing an independent tobacco mandatory.
Walkers Durham, q branch Of the New
York Khedivial, one OF the members said
he had heard that the American To-
bacco Company had given notice Of suit
against Walkers Durham for infringe
ment in the use Of Durham" and Te-
marked that he thought the American
would be kept very busy attending SS its
own business this spring. and that he
understood one of the State senators TO
have a sweeping bill up his sleeve which
he purposed introducing. the purpose Of
which is running the tobacco trust out
Of the State
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
DIR. stonestreet Very HI.

Special 20 Tie Washington Herald
Boyds, Nd, Jan. n-Dr. J. Harris
practitioners OF medicine In Montgomery
County, is lying dangerously i'll with
pneumonia at his home IN BarnesvilIe,
and fears are entertained for his re-
eovery He is g son OF the late B G.
Stonestreet, a former clerk Of court of
Charles County. He IS a surgeon for the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
psnhnm Head. Central Fair.

Suscial TO The Washington Herald
Clarksburg, ". Va, jan 1.-THE di-
rectors Of the West Virginia Centra
Agricultural and Mechanical Society
elected Sherman c. Denham. president
James y. Hess, secretary, and Virgil L
Highland. treasurer. This is the Oldest
fair association IN West Virginia and vii
hold its thirty-fourth annual meeting
this year A committee was appointed
10 select the dates for the next fair
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
BIG STEAMER TOTAL LOSS.
AnEIo-African Officially Declared
Reyond Hone.

Norfolk, Va, Jan H.-Capt- William
Lauder. Lloyds agent here. to-day de-
clared the British steamship Anglo-Afr'-
can. ashore on this coast. a total loss.
beyond all hope.
Her back is broken, part Of her bottom
is out and the tide rises and falls in her.
A pet monkey. still aboard. viii perish.
Vessel and cargo were worth nearly half
a million dollars.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
To Reare Coke orens

Sperial 70 The Washington Herald
Clarksburg. W Va, Jan u-Accord-
ing 20 reports emanating from the interior
Of the State. the coke ovens on the line
II the Coal and Coke Railroad. extend
ing from Elkins snto the richest coal fields
Of West Virginia, are TO resume opera
tons IN the very near future. The ovens
have been closed down for several
months
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
Favor Change in state Inauguration,

49, . It F'al7---l-t-al
Charleston, ". Va. Jan. u.-State sen.
stOrs who have been sounded on tha
question regard It as desirable TO chaugs
the beginning Of the term Of the governor
from March 20 January / The prin-
cipal argument IN favor OF such a change
is that II VIII give the governor q legis-
lature elected at the same tine as ne and
upon the same issues Il Is further
pointed out that the beginning OF a gov
eTaoT's term now iuterferes with any
participation by West Virginia IN tia
Presidential Inaugural ceremonies.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
CONFIDENCE IN BRYAN.
Virginia Electors Wire NebraSkan
They stiI Believe I'm Him

Richmond, Va. Jan. 1.-THE Virgins
electors, IN electoral college assembled.
with undiminished confidence IN you and
the principles you represent, send their
respectful greeting"
This telegram was sent by the electors
OF this State to-day after they had cast
their votes Tor Bryan and Kern for Pres
ident and Vice President.
Judge Samuel Williams was elected
chairman and J. G. Hankins. chief clerk
10 the secretary = the Commonwealth.
was made secretary and messenger 70
carry the certified vote 10 washington
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
FtIe Wax to Liberty.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Danville, Va, Jan u--Three prisoners
escaped Jail here last night by fling the
iron bars Of a steel cage, in which they
were confined in a temporary Jail, erected
for use, while the new prison is under
construction. The prisoners were VIII
lam Brewer, white; VIII Bruce, colored.
and Percy Stokes, colored. Stokes was
recaptured thirty minutes after making
his escape.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
CHALONER'S SUIT POSTPONED.
Noted Case VIII Not BE Resumed
Until September.
SPECIAL to Tbs Washington Herald.


Charlottesville. Va, Jan 1.-THE case
Of John Armstrong Chanler, or Chaloner,
as he has called himself IN recent years.
divorced husband Of ATnelie Rives. the
writer. and brother OF William Astor
Chanler, Of New York, involving the suit
Of "ChalOner" for restoration OF a large
amount OF property he alleges he was
deprived OF, following his Incarceration
IN an insane asylum in New York, was
to-day postponed until September /
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
Robbed Merchant on Street.

Greensboro. y c. Jan u.-Police are
searching to-day for three negro high
waymen who last night with threats Of
death robbed J B Harris, a prominent
merchant. Of S433 in cash and notes. The
robbery occurred on one OF the principal
streets
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
NEWS OF THE CAROLTNAS.
MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA
POLITICAL AND OTHERWISE

Raleigh, ". C.-The Evening Times says
that II is reported North Dakota wishes
10 return the money collected from North
Carolina several years ago, growing out
OF the old bond deal. This money IS said
TO be burning the pockets" Of North Da-
kota. Gov Glenn. It is stated, viii make
no request for the money. but he is said
to be willing 70 receive it should North
Dakota voluntarily return the funds.
Durham. y. C.-That coed roads pay is
Illustrated here by the completion Of the
Durham end Of the Durham-Roxbury
highway II is estimated by tobacco deaf
ers that by reason of the hard road into
the city 14O0005 more pounds Of to-
bacco We're brought here TO market than
last year, before the highway was com
pleted The new road enabled the farm
ers 70 haul their crops 10 the market, no
matter what was The condition OF the
weather.
Charlottesville, va--The Washington
Literary Society OF the University OF
Virginia has elected the following officers
for the ensuing term: Maurice Hirsch, Of
Houston, Tex, president; Thomas Elvin
Didlake. Of Shackelfords. Va. vice presi-
dent; Hugh Latane Holland, OF Windsor.
Va, secretary, and Charles Vineyard
Runyon, Of Gainesville, Tenn, reporter
Hinton, ". Va--On account Of the large
increase Of traffic over the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway, many telegraph Offices
which were closed during the panic are
being reOpened-
Richmond, Va--The reports that come
from all the markets Of this State, and
from the markets Of North and South
Carolina. are OF one tenor. The cold,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
Norfolk Man Bankrupt.

Norfolk. Va. Jan. IA. Rowland
Nash conducting q large mantle and
lighting fixture business here, was to-
cay made defendant to involuntary bank
ruptcy proceedings fled by his cred
iors- Nash admitted bankruptcy, and
Armistead Borland has been nominated
as recstver.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12

Virginia and West Virginia postmasters
were appointed yesterday as follows:
virginia-Glass. Gloucester County, Stons-
wall ]. Rowe: Mascot. King and Queen
County, William r. Bunch. jr: West Viz
ginia-EdgeTtoa. Mingo County, T. a
TierneX.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
wedding Bells Halt Murder Trial

wedding Bells Halt Murder Trial
SPECIAL 10 The Washington Head
Suffolk. Va, Jan u--Because Robert
". Withers, one OF the attorneys. VIII
be married next week, the trial Of Sam
uel Hardy, charged with the murder OF
T G Jones, was postponed until Febru-
ary z This action was taken at the re-
quest and out OF courtesy 20 Mr.. Withers.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
H. B. Wilson Buried

SPECIAL 60 The Wsshi-gron Herald
Warrenton. Va, Jan 1.-THE funeral
services over the remains CT the late
H B Wilson took place here this after
noon Al 3 o'clock from the Baptist
church. Rev f r Boston officiating.
The palIbeaTers, who were taken from
the WsuentOD Rifles and Warrenton
fire company. each of which he was a
member, were as follows: c. {. Jeffries.
F. c. Brooke. IT.. E. c. Thornton. J. N.
Campbell " H Curtis. and P A Way.
The popularity Of Mr.. Wilson was shown
by the many floral designs