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The Washington herald., 1909-08-30

The squirrels al Lincoln Park have
found a nut that is too hard to crack. It
is in the shape Of two swarms Of bees.
which, emigrating probably from across
the Eastern Branch. have settled on two
large oak trees In the eastern section OF
the park in houses built for the squirrels.
The bees have ousted the little animals
from their government-built homes ia
the trees. In fact, the squirrels have
been-forced to build new houses Of twigs
and leaves. The bees in the meantime
have disregarded hints that they are in
truders. and, following out their innate
desire 20 be rich. have stored up what
Policeman Machausen estimates 10 be at
least 100 pounds Of honey The boxes
which the squirrels formerly occupied
are two feet high, two feet wide. and
four feet long, and from the swarms OF
bees that are continually around them
they seem TO be a general storehouse for
all the bees in that section OF the coun-
try.
Law in the Case.
According to law. the honey belongs
70 the District authorities. although If
any one skillful enough 70 rob the hives
desires to do 50. permission would prob
ably be granted. It is significant that
no one has attempted to get the honey
There are. according 10 a citizen in the
neighborhoo6. about 10000 bees in the
park. and the fact that bees are easily
angered and can sting even when their
heads are OF makes the average person
think twice before attempting 10 break
into their domicile.
Even tho squirrels. which have cause
for grievance, are cautious. When the
swarm first came the squirrels IN the
wooden houses were away on foraging
expedition. When they returned they
found the bees IN fun control OF the
premises. At first the squirrels were
puzzled. and several OF the more curious
and daring undertook 70 investigate and
enter protest Some met with singing re-
Dukes.
None OF the squirrels would venture
near the foot OF the trees. They preferred
20 make observations at safe distance.
Habits of the Bees.
Bees are essentially wild creatures. -
said one Of the Lincoln Park citizens last
night. If the woods are scarce, they
resort 20 all sorts OF makesh!fts, and so
into chimneys. barns. and outhouses.
under stones. rocks. and into any kind
OF recesses. Several unused chimney
flues in my country home are in the pos
session OF bees every season. The swarms
always follow the queen bee, and wher-
ever she chances to alight when tired
OF flying the whole swarm stops. I have
seen an entire sworn settle on a straw
hat uDon a mans head
Every swarm OF bees before Il leaves
the parent hive sends out exploring
parties 20 look up the future home.
Woods and groves are searched through
and through. and II Is likely that one OF
these parties passing through Lincoln
PARK saw the squirrels houses and de-
cided these would be fine places 10 make
homes"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
WIN Announce a DeacIt.

The Post-ofice Department has an
nounced another enormous deficit for the
year which ended June so. According TO
figures now being compiled. this deficit
may reach the amount Of the deficit for
theyear which ended June 80 1905. when It
was S1s,37S. .22074 The appropriations for
the fiscal year which closed June 80 were
s229, $3.50. .S92 to run the postal service and
Mr.. Meyer. the then Postmaster Cen
erai. in announcing the deficit a year
ago estimated that the su mof the def
cit which is to be announced in a few
days at the department would again be
more than $l5.000,O0o.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
WILL HOLD CONFERENCE.
Taft Commission Meets in New York
City To-day.

City To-day.
The conferees designated by President
Taft to formulate a plan for the reorgan-
lzation Of the government departments
which deal with corporations. in ordcr
that the latter may be more systematical-
ly supervised. will hold its first meeting
this morning in the rooms of the New
York Bar Association, in Forty-second
street. New York city.
Those attending the conference will be
Attorney General Wickersham. Secre-
tary OF Commerce and Labor Nagei. In
terstate Commerce Commissioners Knapp
and Prouty, and Solicitor General Bowers.
The conferences viii be held behind
closed doors.
These conferees were appointed last
spring By President Taft.
President Taft suggested to the con-
ferees that as a guide they consult his
speech of acceptance in Cincinnati in
July, 1905 In this speech the President
advocated change in the interstate COM
merce act. whereby the commission would
be relieved Of certain executive and ad-
ministrative duties,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
REYES MEN 60 INTO EXILE.
supporters of DepOsed Governor Are
Pronounced Undesirable Citizens.

Pronounced Undesirable Citizens.
Eagle Pass. Tex, Aug. 29.-Many men
in Northern Mexico who were prominent
IN their support Of Gen. Bernardo Reyes
for Vice President have been pronounced
undesirable citizens by the federal au-
thorities and are leaving the country by
every train. A large party OF political
malcontents from different parts Of the
state of Coahuila has sought refuge on
this side OF the border during the last
few days.
All Of the Reyesta oficeholders in the
Monclova and Cuatro Cienegas districts.
and in other parts Of the coal mining
region a short distance south OF here.
have been removed end supporters OF
the Diaz-Corral tickets installed in their
places. 1t was TO enforce the order for
this change in oficeholders that a big
body Of troops was sent to Monclova and
Cuatro Cienegas a few days ago.
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with two others, were present. Mr..
Fletcher in 1900 was assistant supervisor
for the Eighth district under R. r.
Campbell He is engaged with his father
in the general merchandise business at
Warrenton. The names OF the other su-
pervisors were made public several days
ago.
Harvey Robinson. held on suspicion OF
robbing a freight car at the Southern
Railway depot. win be given a hearing
IN the Police Court tomorrow morning.
AT the same time a citizen. also held
because Il is believed he can throw soma
light on the robbery, VIII be arraigned.
A meeting OF the congregation OF the
Emmanuel Lutheran Church was held to-
night. following the regular services, for
the purpose Of electing a pastor to All
the vacancy caused by the resignatlo Of
Rev. J. J. Nay. which was rendered sew
eral months ago. The election was. how
ever. deferred until some future date.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
LocnI Temnrrnfnre-

Miduight I3: a M. "a: O.. m. u; 6a m. 70:
8 A. M. "a; 10 a. M. 81. Il noon. IS; p m. 76:
p. M. I5i p. M. Il; p N, 73; 10 D m, TO-
Maximum. s. minimum. 20
Relative humidity--S a. m. 80: o. n. s. Rain
fan Is p. m. 20 p. M. 005 Hours Of sunshine
81 Per cent Of posabe sunshine. e.
Temperature same date last ycar-Maximum, 76
minimum. s..
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
MAY ERECT pLANT IN TExAs.
schwab said to Have Options on
Ore Land.

Port Arthur, Tex. Aug. 2s.-It Is re-
ported that Charles N. Schwab. who
last week made an investigation OF the
iron ore resources Of East Texas. has
obtained options on extensive tracts Of
ore land in Rusk and Cherokee counties.
and that he win erect a large iron and
steel mill at Port Arthur.
John w. Gates has been working for
some time on the proposition 10 estab-
lish a steel plant here.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
NEWOOFALEXANDRIA
Negro Held on Suspicion Of
Midnight Robbery.
TO HAVE NEW LIGHTS
Negro Women Arrested for Fight
tnE-SchOOI Permits VIII BE Issued
During Week OF September 6-AI-
bert Fletcher May Get Supervisor
shiD-Church Election Deferred.

r. Clinton Knight. 6as King street. Alexandria.
Va. Is the authorized agent and canier for The
Washington Herald. The Herald viii be delivered
daily and Sunday to any address IN Alexandra
Ir - csnz a month
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

- King Street.
Alexandria, Va, Aug. 2s.-Enis West.
negro. was arrested tonight by Police
men Knight and RawIett on suspicion Of
being one Of the four negroes who held
up and robbed D. c. Colvin. OF Manassas.
Va, about Il o'clock last night as he was
about 70 enter the union passenger rail-
way station West had with him
watch and a knife. Neither, however.
correspOnded with the watch and knife
which the highwaymen took from CoIvin.
together with S45. West denies being i'm
plcated in the robbery. As stated in The
Washington Herald to-day Colvin was
robbed OF S45, watch. and a knife. and
left penniless. He remained overnight az
police headquarters. and this morning left
for his home, being furnished the neces-
Sary transportation by Lieut.. Smith. At
the time Of the hold-up Mr.. COlvin WIS
about 10 enter the railway station when
he was attacked by the negroes, who
made on IN the darkness. Mr. Colvln
then hired a carriage and drove 10 police
headquarters. where he reported the az
fair.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
SQUIRRELS ROUTED
BY SWARMING BEES
Unusual Performance Occurs
in Lincoln Park.
INDUSTRY STARTED IN TREES

Boxes Built by District UnceremOni-
Ously Inhabited by Swarms of
Bees, Which start work with Full
supply OF Hands-IndIgnatiOn Meet
ing by Ousted Tenants Probable.
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Tide Table.

Today-High tide q 0s a. m and 10 ,. N. Low
tide. l;l0 a. m and laS 2. m.
Tomcrow-Bigh tide 800 A. m. and s:H o n.
Low tide. 2z2 q. N. and 237 p n.
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Condition oF the water.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Hafpsrs Feuy. ". Va. Aug 9.-Potumac clear
and Shenandoah slightly muddy
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Temperaturea I'm other CItt-,.

Temperatures IN other cities. together With the
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
T. q. yesterday. aro as follows.
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Largest Morning Circulation,
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The usual Sunday Quietude and serenity
OF Chicken alley" was rudely shattered
about S o'clock tonight, when a free-for-
all hght occurred among a number Of
negro denizeus OF that famed alley. Beer
bottles and other crude instruments OF
warfare were used with telHng eIect.
and blood flowed freely as water for
time.
The participants in the affray were
shortly afterward subdued by Policemen
Roberts and Young. Emma Jackson and
her sister, Mamie Jackson, and Gertrude
Jones were taken In the drag. Emma
was badly cut over the head, which was
bathed ia blood Gertrude Jones also re-
ceived an ugly cut on the right side OF
the forehead The Jackson sisters claim
that Gertrude was responsible for the
trouble and used bottles filed with beer
over Emma's head. The participants
viii be arraigned in the Police Court to-
morrow morning.
The town Of Potomac. Alexandria
County. embracing Del Ray and ST.
Elmo. is arranging for the installation Of
incandescent street lights. The plans
proposed contemplate the use OF forty
lights for the two suburbs. OF which
twenty-eight viii be IN Del Ray and
twelve in St. Elmo. Many residents OF
both suburbs. it IS stated. contemplate
installing electric lights n their homes.
The town council OF that place viii prob
ably take the matter up al its next meet
ing. II Is said that the contract with
the companies is about ready to be
signed. Following the latter, II is said
"a be the intention Of the Alexandria
Electric Light Company 10 at once ex-
tend its line to that place.
The work Of issuing permits to children
70 attend the public schools viii be be
gun the week beginning September 6.
September g. Z, and S are assigned for
white children. and negroes viii secure
their permits September 8 and 10 After
September II no permits will be issued to
children until September q in order that
the schools may be properly organized.
Isaac Edney. a negro who several dsys
ago made his second escape from the
chain gang. is once more a prisoner. his
freedom being brought 10 an abrupt ter
mination this morning. Edney viii be
given a hearing in the Police Court to-
morrow, and several additional months
viii probably be added 70 his uncomplet-
ed sentence of three months. The next
time he is piaced on the gang a bali and
chain will probably be used TO safeguard
against his escape.
Funeral services over the body OF John
G. Wiley who was killed last Friday
in Andover, N. J.. by falling from a
bridge on which he was working. took
place az 4 o'clock this afternoon from
his late home. l23 Prince street. Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, rector OF Grace Epis-
copal Church. conducted the services
Members CT the Junior order Of United
American Mechanics, or which the de-
ceased was q member, attended the fu-
neral in a body. The burial was in Ivy
Hill Cemetery.
The name OF Albert Fletcher. r.. OF
Warrenton. Va. will It is understood
be submitted tomorrow by Representa-
tive Carlin as supervisor OF the census
for the Eighth district. A final confer
ence was held last night. at which time
AIr. Fletcher aad his father, togethaE
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
cOLoNIAL BEACE EorEIs.

GLEN VILLA NOW OPEN: FINEST
seafOOd dinner on the beach; cool rooms
near beach; 81 per week. Write e07 iith
St, or Glen Villa. Colonial Beach. Va
Phone 2oiS Free carriages meet every
boat 23-tf
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30

The name OF Albert Fletcher. jr. OF
Warrenton. Va. will It is understood
be submitted tomorrow by Representa-
tive Carlin as supervisor OF the census
for the Eighth district. A final confer
enoe was held last night. at which time
Mr. Fletcher sad his father. togethsE
The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.

HOTEL AND sANATORTUA
ATLANTIC CITY n I

With It's elcg1n. comfort it, superior table ara
service. and curative ard tonic baths Wits trainsd
ittenoGntA s an ideal plaee for cng O. shorf stsy.
+. L YOUNG. GenI Manage.
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by vir- tue of decretal order of the Garland Chsncery Court made and entered of record on the 18th day of September 1909, in certain cause therein pend ing wherein Izetta B. Grout was plain tiff, and NJ s. Grout was defendant, the undersigned who was appointed special commissioner by the court to execute said decree, will, on Wednes- day the goth day of October, 1909, be- tween the hours for judicial sales at the west front door of the court house of Garland County, in the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, offer for sale to the highest bidder the following de- scrlbed parcel or piece of land lying and being situated in Garland County. State of Arkansas, to-wit:
 The Northwest quarter of the north west quarter (NWA of NWA) of section thirty-six t36), township two CD south. ranged twenty-one (2) west.
 Terms of Sale:-Upon credit of three months, the purchaser being re- quired 10 give bond with approved personal security. drawing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, from date of sale until paid, for the payment of the purchase money, and lion will be retained upon said lands to secure the payment of the same.
 Given under my hand as Commis- sioner of the Garland Chancery Court on this the 25th day of September 1909
 II A WHITTnSGTON,
 Commissioner.
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The boy is heir under the will of his mother as well as that of his father. William N. McClintock, a real estate dealer and capitalist who died TWO years ago, The estate of the father has never been completely estimated, as 4 number of stocks and bonds have not been located
 The claim of Attorney Reichman may reveal some surprising facts reta. tive to the will made by Mrs. Me clintoek.
 II is said by persons who were pre- sent at the time that the will was drawn up by Attorney Reichman and that everyone was ordered to leave the room before it was signed by the dying woman.
 The attorney says that he has no charges to make against Mrs Shep- pard in his attempt to obtain control of the boy
 petition filed, was sehoolmate of Mrs. McClintock in Salina. Kas., and her brother was at one time suitor for the hand of Mrs. McClintock.
 Mrs. Sheppard's husband. 1t is said, was given employment through the influence of Mrs. McClintock and later became very prosperous. When McClintock died the Sheppards were summoned to the McClintock home, --e-ssssrss ssiises ssiisess iiiised for several months.
 Rev. George Balcom Shaw, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, ap- peared as a witness for Mrs. Shep- gard today, and- said that she had taken the place of mother in the heart of the boy millionaire.
 The fortune that comes to the boy was left his mother by his father The llulk of the inheritance came through the first Mrs McClintock, who was the principal beneficiary under the will of her first husband, A ] Hick' ling, physician at Mudlavia, Ind.
 At the hearing he was chiefly in. tetested in playing with his Tam Oshanter' cap and in trying to tickle
 with a strip Of paper the face Of ah
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from my knowledge of the conditions as existing there 1t would nave been impossible for the climb of the noun tain to nave been made in the time as claimed by Dr. Cook
 "The reason for my making this af- tidavit is not through personal animos- ity or i'll will against Dr. Cook, but from sense of justice to the public7
 Shores Affidavit.
 Mr. John F. 5hores testimony is as follows:
 During the summer of 1907 I was conversing with Oscar F. Blankenship. who told me that while near Mount Mckinley he knew of Dr. Cooks al legged ascent of the mountain. but that from his very short absence from the launch it was made impossible for him to have made the ascent and return in that time.
 "Blankenship is now forestry ser vice man at Stehkin, Wash. Since having this conversation l met s. P. Beecher and talked with linn about the matter.
 He said to me, That is right, but he said they were not saying much about the feat that the ascent had never ben really made.
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Cook claims to have reached the sum. init of Mount Mckinley. All three say that Barrell assured them later that Dr. Cooks story was false.
 The fourth affidavit is that of Dr. John E. Shore, physician of Leav. enworth, Wash, who tells of a con versation with Oscar F. Blankenship, of the United States Forestry Service, in which Blankenship said that Dr. Cooks claims to having climebu Mount Mckinley were false inasmuch as the feat was impossible in the short time during which Dr. Cook and Bar Till were absent. Blankenship was To cated near Mount Mckinley at the time Cooks expedition wa sthere
 Printz' Affidavit.
 The affidavit of Fred Prfntz, the guide, is dated October 1. It says that at the time of Dr. Cooks alleged as cent of the peak, he and several others had been sent on a side trip to hunt specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. The affidavit continues:
 Then the doctor picked up Dokker for cook, and taking Bsrriil, left in the launch for Shushitna Station From there, he said, they were going up the Shushitna River. up the Culitns and up to the Tokositna to the head of navigation, to explore the ceantfs for the route to Mount Mckinley.
 Miller and returned to Shushitna Station September Ii, where the doc tor joined us with Barrill on Septem- Der 22. saying they had made the summit of Mount Mckinley.
 From there he left for home. On leaving the doctor at Seward, he promised that part of my pay for th' summer would he in Seattle for me but on arriving there and not findin' it. I borrowed money to get home on, and having written the doctor several times since for the amount due. hay sl0o. leaving balance ef Ssa5 due me at thls date,
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-17
MR. AL. H WILSON

S25,O00 damages against ehe wealthy brewer, alleging breach of promise.
 MT, Brand learned that Miss Kill and her parents were prohibitionists. For that reason he refused to marry her after everything-including the date of the wedding-had been ar ranged" stated Attorney Edward J. Alder, counsel for Miss Kill. Since the suit has been threatened my client has been watched constantly, and under my instructions has left the city"
 According to Ader the Brands and h.As have been acquainted for years
 "Mr. Brand, Sr, sent wedding gift to Mir. Kill, father of my client, when he was married, and that shows tne intimacy between the families de- clared the attorney
 It was assorted that friendship between Horace Brand and Miss Kill ripened into love after the couple had met at South Haven, Mich, a year ago. Miss Kill is p years old. l4rs Brand is said to be twice that age.
 During a brief courtship, it is de claned by Miss kills attorney, Drand gave her several presents and prom ised to marry her
 According to Miss Kills lawyer, Brand had arranged to furnish her with an automobile and an allowance of $50 per week He also had an- nounced that the wedding ceremony would take lace in New York ::s.si.s that they would live there.
 Since the filing of the suit men representing themselves as postoffice inspectors, but who, ill fact. are em. plo~ d by private detective agency, have sought information from me, said Attcrney Alder.
 s1hey nave been bounding Miss
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kill, and tcld her to leave the city.
 At the time that the arrangements for the marriage were made. Mr. Band announced that, ewing to his recent divorce, he wanted the mar riage to ne a quiet one, and that e would furnish a flat in New York, where he has large business inter e s.
 MT. Brand declares he does not know the woman A statement was made for him by Thomas Maguipe head of the Mcguire X White Detec- tive agency, who declared that the case was without fundation.
 Brand Gecured divorce two years ago in Judge Chytaus' court, charg- ing that his wife deserted him. It was understood at the time of the d. ycrce that Brand provided Q money settlement for his wife.
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coMMls~,oNER's SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by vlr- tue of a decretal order of the Garland Chancery Court made and entered f record on the 18th da of September, 1909, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein William A. Lewis was plaintiff, and John P Young and Sarah Young. were defendants, the undersigned, who was appointed spe- cial commissioner by the court to execute said decree. will on Wednes. day the goth day of october, 1909, be- tween the hours for judicial sales, at the west front door of the Court House of Garland County. in the City of Hot Springs, Ark, offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder the following described lot or parcel of lands lying and being situate in the City of hot Springs, County of Gar land, State of Arkansas, to-wlt: All of lots nine (9) and ten (10) in block eight (S) of Lewis Subdivision of a part of blocks 139 145, 173 and 174, of the Hot Springs Reservation, as surveyed, mapped and plated by the United States Hot Springs Commis- sioners.
 Terms of Saie:-Upon a credit of three months, the purchaser being re- quired to execute bond with approved personal security, drawing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum, for the payment of the purchase money. and lien will be retained up, on said property to secure the pay ment of the same.
 Given under my hand as Commis- sioner of the Garland Chancery Court on this 27th day of September, 1909.
 H. A. wHTTTrNGToN.
 Commissioner.