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The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
TAFT AGAIN BEATEN AT GOLF
His Brother Henry, Paired with
Gen. Edwards, Wins Game.
Executive and Secretary Meyer
wOrsted by a Score Of Three
I'D and Two TO Play.

For the second time since he became
President. William II. Taft was de-
feated AZ golf yesterday afternoon
The honors were kept in the Taft fam
fy. however. for his brother, Henry W.
was one OF his opponents. being paired
with Gen Clarence Edwards. The Presi-
dent and his partner. Secretary OF the
Navy Meyer. were worsted by q score
OF , up and 10 play
The scene OF the game was the Chevy
Chase Clubs Inks.
Two weeks ago yesterday the Presi-
dent cnt Vice President Sherman were
defeated by Gen Clarence Edwards and
Capt. Butt. but last SATURDAY the same
players contested and the President was
the victor. At that time the winners
are said to have Dragged about their sue
cess and. 10 make II stronger. said in
effect. Just wait tiu we play again. q"
That was as much as 20 say the Presi-
dent could have won all the games Il he
hal tried
The Vice President could not join Mr..
Taft yesterday because the Senate was
in session, and neither Secretary Knox nor
Secretary Meyer are classed higher than
the bumblepuppy- Next Saturday. II the
Senate is not too busy with the tariff bill,
the Vice President VIII Join the game
The weather yesterday was not what
could be classed as ideal. and many times
the cold WIND that blew across the links
made things uncomfortable. This did not
keep down interest. and the President
said he enjoyed the game equally as
much as he did the other two games he
has played at Chevy Chase.
Spectators on the golf links say the
President is fast rounding 70 a real
golfer. and that his stroke has improved
wonderfully since his first gaule. That
exhibition could not be counted, as IL had
been several months then since he had
had a stick IN his hand
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
MRS. SAMPSON ENJOYS LIBERTY
Freed of Murder Charge, She Re
mains with Family.

Lyons. n. Y. April lO-Surrounded by
her family and friends. Mrs. Georgia
Sampson is very happy over her vindica-
tion at the hands OF the jury that last
night declared her innocent OF causing
the death Of her husband. Harry Samp-
son. and in a statement explained that
she had always been confident that her
innocence would be shown TO the world
She added:
L am innocent of any wrong in connec-
tion with my husbands death. 1 never
wronged Harry IN my life I slaved for
him, raised chickens TO help him, raked
hay with him, TO save expenses, and
loved him more than my life
4 have not thought Of any plans for
the future I shall remain with my
father and mother as long as they want
me 10. I may later go on a visit to nv
sister and aunt IN Chicago"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
FTGUREHEADS MUST GO.
Brass Decorations VIII BE Removed
from War Ships.

Brass flgureheads on American men-of-
war are 10 be removed, Is the decision
reached at the Navy Department after
lengthy consideration. Chief Constructor
Capps some time ago made the recon-
mendation TO Secretary Meyer, and the
Secretary has made the order.
The pretty igureheads are usually made
or brass and they shine brightly in the
sun This destroys the efficiency of a
ship in time Of peace maneuvers. as a
vessel can be much moro easily seen.
In time of war the ornaments are PAINTED
Then, 100, the cost is an important con-
sideration. The igurehead on the OIym-
pia cost something more than $1,000 It
was designed by Saint-Gaudens. and it is
70 remain. az the Olympia is at the Naval
Academy, and VIII not participate in the
maneuvers.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
FIRES AT DOCTOR AND WIFE
in Mexico Wounds PhysI-
cfan-ParaIysiS Ends Shooting.

Tampico. Mex, April le.-Within a few
hours after his arrival here by steamboat
from New York. an American who gave
his name as Richard Barth went TO the
home Of DR.. r. G. Brown. the leading
American physician OF this part OF Mex
leo. and fred several shots al Dr. Brown
and the la;ters wife. Dr. Brown was
seriously wounded, and may not recover.
Mrs. Brown escaped tnjurys owing 10 the
fact that Barth was stricken with paraly-
sis as he was firing the last shots, and
fell forward upon mis- face
It Is alleged that Barth came 20 Tam
picO for the express purpose Of killing DT.
Brown. All parties concerned in the af-
fair decline 10 make public any state
ment.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
WINTER LNGERS.

Ola Winter horrid thing He fingers in the lap of Spring;
and gentle Spring vain cries Shoo Go chase yourself Va
moose Sdoow And sany DER and DER cries She the mystic
number Twenty three In she heave the soulful Sob old
Winters always the job If Winter from that lap would skip
wouldn't always have the grip wouldn't have blow for
pills the wealth need for grocers bills the wouldn't
burn the road by chasing sad abode the pharmacists would
receive such money the dSor leave Oh winter you have
had your fling; therefore the lap OF Spring!
Copyright 1909 by George Matthew AdauaJ WALT Mason.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
HRS. POTTER GIVEN DIVORCE
Husband Friend Of Jimmy" Blaine
and Of Grants Grandson.
Philippine Romance Il Shattered.
Lieut.. Potter Ordered by ROOse-
Welt Dismissed from Army.

San Francisco. April I0-Mrs. Maris
Louise Potter secured a divorce to-day
from former Lieut. Ashton Potter, who
was in the Philippine service. and was
given the custody OF their seven-year-old
daughter. The cause OF the divorce was
Potter's infstuation for a geisha girl Of
Yokohoma. which also cost him his com
mission in the regular army.
Young Potter. who is a relative OF the
late Bishop Potter. OF New York. came
out here with young James G. Blaine
and Alge-non Sartoris. a grandson OF
Gen Grant
In YOk0hOna. Potter married Mrs. Nc
Mutt. After some time they visited Yo-
kohOma, where Potter fen in love With a
geiSha girl. President Roosevelt forced
Potter's resignation from the army.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
LIBERTY PARTY ISSUES CALL.
Proposed Convention Date in st.
Louis Fixed at june %.

Atlanta, Ga. April IO-Charles ].
Moore. as chairman. and r D. WoodaH.
as secretary. Of the proposed National
Liberty Party, to-day Issued a call for
general convention OF all persons in
terested in the movement TO meet in St
Louis on Tuesday, June %, for the pur-
pose Of organization and naming a COM
mittee to serve four years.
The call asserts that all OF the old
parties have departed from the plans OF
their organizers, and says:
The welfare Of the republic demands
a new political party. with liberty and
constitutional principles as its chief
tenets; a party that will guarantee per-
sonal liberty and justice 20 every citi-
zen."
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
OIL TRUST ANXIOUS
Dissolution Suit Under Ad-
viSement of Court.
CLOSE ARGUMENTS
Standards Lawyers FOreSee Ruin OF
the Financial System IL m Adverse
Decision BE GIven-COVernment
Predicts EnSIavement of People
Unless Dissolution Is Ordered.

/ ST. Louis. April 10.-The government s
suit for the dissolution Of the Standard
on Company was taken under advlsement
late to-day by the four judges OF the
United States Court for the Eighth cir
cult. In two months. IL is expected. the
court VII have read the evidence, and in
six months the judges viii hand down
their opinion
Whatever conclusion the judges reach
will not be final The case viii go to
the Supreme Court OF the United States
on the appeal either OF the government
or the oil company But the ruling OF
the judges. and their decisions, VIII es-
tablish precedent for the SupreRe
Court. Before leaving the lawyers ex-
pressed widely divergent opinions, but ali
agree that the decision will be the most
momentOus in American history since the
Dred Scott case or the income tax de-
cisiOn.
Attorneys Kellogg and Morrison voice
the opinion OF the government IN their
briefs and arguments. They characterize
John d. Rockefeller, II. II. Rogers John
d. Archbold, and their associates as con-
SpiratOrs occupants OF Offices shrouded
in mystery. and undesirable citizens gen
orally They predict enslavement OF the
people 10 corporations unless the court
dissOlves the oil trust Such dissolution
Of all big trusts would restore small com
petition. which. they say, is necessary 10
preserve the initiative and character Cf
Americans.
The OIL Trusts View.
The defendants brilliant array Of law
years. on the other hand. declare that
the existing financial system is on trial
for its life. They predict ruin TO capital
If the injunction IS granted. In speeches
and interviews. they say its granting VIII
put capital in a panic and send il TO
Europe for investment. Big enterprises
would cease. railroad building STOP shop.
mills. and industrial activities become
idle. hundreds of thousands Of workraen
be thrown out OF employment, and eco
nomic chaos ensue.
Disinterested lawyers say the govern
ment is endeavOring to establish a case
and secure a decision that VIII be more
effective than was the prosecution OF the
beef trust. At present grand jury in
vestigation is being held IN Chicago on
the theory that the beef trust IS still IN
operation.
The brunt OF the work IN the present
case has fallen on the shoulders of Trust
Buster" Frank B. Kellogg. He has fol-
lowed the case since II was fled IN 1906:
has been present at all the hearings, and
has untiringly sorted the masses of facts
deducted
In his rebuttal argument to-day Kellogg
referred with keen sarcasm to Rookie
teller, Archbold. and the leaders OF the
Standard Oil group as men who were
p-tiful spectacle as they struggled 10 re-
member facts when questioned by the
government.
II is estimated that the trial has cost
in round figures Si.000.o00. OF this the
government has borne more than half.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
GOV. DAVIDSON TESTIFIES.
Gives Version of Part of Stephen
sons Campaign for Senate.

Madison. Wis, April lO--Gov. James o.
Davidson was a witness to-day before the
legislative committee which is fnvesti-
eating United States Senator Isaac
Stephenson's primary campaign.
Gov. Davidson gave his version of the
S,200 campaign fund story which came
out In the testimony OF Chief Game War
den J. w Stone before the investigating
committee last week.
The governor denied having knowledge
as to where the S1.2O0 came from. He
said he deposited the money to his open
account.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11

Fl Paso, Tex, April 10.-As a result Of
2 grand jury Indictment at Las Cruces.
\. Mex, several arrests We're made
here to-day. Among those arrested were
W. 3. Greene a former immigration in
spectOr and eX-railToad conductor. Ed
NJ Fink. former police chief Of Fl Paso.
and Mar Chea. owner OF two big restau-
rants here. ali charged with aiding and
a5etting Chinese smuggling.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
New YorIK Negroen Rint

New York. April 1o.-Fully 500 negroes
took part in a fight in the Black Belt to-
night. When the police cleared them all
or the streets one negro was dead. an
other who was shot IN the back was
under arrest on a charge OF murder. and
two others were taken TO the HOSPITALS
suffering from wounds
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
EARLE SEEKS FIRST WIFE.
Eccentric Artist Does just what HIS
affinity Predicted.

Newburgh, n. Y, April 1O-His second
wife whom he called his soul mate and
affinity. suing him for a separation.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle. an artist OF
Monroe, N Y. is to-day on his way to
Europe to try to win back the affection
Of his first wife. Only to-day did II be-
come known that the eccentric artist had
done exactly what the first Mrs. Earle
said he would dO-return TO HIS first love.
According 20 advices received here To-
day. the artist left New Yor1 on the
steamship Touraine
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
senator Davis wife Dead

Little Rock, Ark. April 10-Mrs. JEFF
ferson Davis, wife Of United States SEN
ator Davis, died here early to-day after
a months illness. Interment viii take
place tomorrow al RusseIIviHe. Mrs
Davis is survived by her husband and
nine children
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
Ared Man Nurdcred

Dallas. Tex. April 1O.-william Jester.
an old white man. living in tent much
like a hermit. was shot TO death last
night Ofheers this morning arrested
Archie Harris. twenty-four years old. and
placed charge Of murder against him.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11

lost their lives in an explosion at mine
No. 81 OF the Berwind- White Coal Com
many. near this place last evening. All
the dead have been recovered. and, ac-
cording 10 mine officers. there are no
more dead in the workings.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
BET $4,000 ON TEST CRUISE.
Officers and Crew OF the BIrming-
ham Cover salem Money.

New Port. r. l.. April 1O.-JeaIous Of the
fame OF their boat the crew anc officers
OF the scout cruiser Birmingham have
covered the greater part Of a 5000 bet
offered by the men of the Salem that
their vessel will be victorious in the
speed test Of the ships. which starts from
here Monday.
The real contest. so far. IS between the
Birmingham and the Salem. the Chester
being considered slower than either
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
RIr Collie Lannched-

Baltimore. April Ie.-The steamship
Mars. one Of the three Golfers being built
by the Maryland Steel Compa1y'S plant
for the Navy Department, was launched
this afternoon at Sparrow's Point The
Mars VIII have cost, when completed,
about S00,oe0.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11

That the police have abandoned hope
Of the voluntary return OF Horton Simp-
son, former principal OF the Hubbard
School who is under indictment for com
plicity in the death of Miss Abbie Coul-
try. became known last night
Maj. Sylvester has offered a reward or
$50 for the man, whose temperance was
vouched for by relatives and friends.
The school principal mysteriously dis
appeared a few days after Miss Coultry's
death, which occurred in the Office OF
physician in X street, on January 60 He
left letter addressed to the girls IA
ther in which news of their marriage was
revealed. In this communication Simp-
son said he was going away
Tried to Locate simpson.
When the coroners investigation dis
closed the fact that Miss Coultry had
died as result of an operation. the po-
lice set out TO locate Simpson.
At the inquest two physicians and
Simpson were held responsible for the
teachers death. The attorneys for Simp-
son declared ehe would return and face
the charges, and on this representation
He was. however. dismissed March Is.
and the search instituted by the police
department was temporarily suspended.
The order signed by Mai Sylvester re-
Guesting the authorities IN other cities
10 aid in the apprehension OF Simpson
bears recent date. and fully describes
the missing educator. II IS thought
Simpson, who Is about forty-three years
old. VIII seek employment as a teacher
or solicitor, provided he has not ended
his life.
Both Simpson and Miss Coultry were
Well known in Washington, and the dis
appearance OF the educator shortly after
Miss COultrys death caused surprise and
comment At the time OF the trouble
Simpson was principal Of the Takoma
Park school He resided In the Portner
apartment house
Miss Coultry came to Washington years
ago with her family. when her father.
Lavelie p. Coultry, received an appoint
ment as clerk in the House Of Repre-
sentatives
The circumstances leading I'D to the
discovery Of her body were pathetic She
had left home about week before. say
ing she intended visiting friends. II was
by chance Mr.. Couitry discovered his
daughter prepared for burial in an un-
eA NeNt-Aiih C9AclAAA1lAAAArlAL Oli AAlG I4-lN DL
January 90
Informed of Her Death.
he was informed OF his daughters
death by a special delivery letter mailed
1t $50 O'Clock that evening by Horton
Simpson.
According TO testimony the young wO-
man sought treatment on January 19. and
again on January 30 The physician said
he found IL necessary TO perform an
operations three DAYS later. and. accord
iugly. she consented TO come 10 his Office
on January 26
When she appeared the next dag Mrs
Alice N Clark. as she was known 10
the physicians. appeared happy and
cheerful over the prospects Of recovering
from her long Illness Following the
operation. the Young woman grew rapidly
worse, and arrangements were made 10
have her transferred 20 Providence Hos
pitai. She died before she could be re-
moved.
In the death certificate the fictitious
name and address were recorded. and
the cause Of death was attributed TO
hemorrhage.
In the investigation that followed no
trace of Simpsons marriage was found
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
Local Temperature.

MidniSht. 3. 2 a. r.. ., q. n 3 A n 3,
a. n s.. 10 a. m. g. . nocn. e: . p. n, p.
"a p Il. e. 6 q. m. q; ,. n. s.; 10 D. r.. a
Maxi mum Il, minimum 81.
Relative hunii6ity-S A. r.. &; p IL. ., g
m. q REiniau Is T. n 20 s = H.. trace Hons
of sunshine. - Per cert a possible E1nslile S.
Temperature same date last ysar-AlsJlmuu. S.
minimum -
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11

Ocean Steamers Lose S34,OOO,OOO.
London. April l0--The fun figures OF the
transatlantic passenger trade OF 1893 show
that the loss 70 the steamship companies
during the year as compared with 1877
was 100000.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
LAST HONORS TO NOVELIST.
Funeral of F. Marion Crawford VIII
Be Made Official.

Sorrento, Italy. April J0.-The munich
psllty to-day decided TO hold Official fu-
neral services for Francis Marion Craw-
ford. the famous novelist. VINO died at
his home here last evening
The city guards are keeping watch at
the Crawford home az mark or special
honor. Shops and public buildings are
closed. and the black drapery Of mourn
ing is in evidence everywhere
The moment the nOvelist's death was
announced the news was telegraphed 10
ex-President Roosevelt at Port said. Mr.
Roosevelt and Mr.. Crawford were warm
friends. and one Of the novelist's last re-
grets was that he was unable 10 meet Mr..
Roosevelt while the latter was III Italy.
Baltimore. April l0-CardinaI Gibbons
stated tonight that he had an intimate
friendship with the late F. Marion Craw-
ford, American novelist. who died at his
villa in Sorrento. italy. on April 9.
I have received no other notice OF
M Crawford's death" said the cardinal.
than what I have learned through the
press. am deeply grieved at this great
mans demise. 7 knew him for many
years, for he had called 70 set me on
his delightful stories I am sorry 10 learn
of his untimely death. His friendship I
have cherished for many years"
The cardinal has not yet cabled his
coincidence 10 Mr. CraWfOTds widow
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
Rrnker HollfEter ncnd-

New York, April 1O.-Henry Hutchinson
5oilister. OF the firm or TIoliister & Bah
cock. forty years member Of the New
York stock Exchange. died to-day al
Islip. Mr.. Holiister was treasurer and
director Of the National Horse Show Of
America, and a director Of several busi-
ness corporations.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
MAY RESULT IN MURDER.
Joseph Kist Struck Down and Beaten
in First Street.

Joseph Kist. aged twenty-five years. Nv
ing at IL First street southwest. was
found az u;3o O'Clock last night lying on
a sidewalk near his home with his head
battered. He was insensIble.
Kist was taken to the Emergency Hos
Pital in a patrol wagon An examination
disclosed that he was suffering from a
compound fracture CT the skull He re-
gained consciousness long enough 20 an
nounce that he had been struck down.
but he did not know the identity OF his
assailants nor their number.
At an early hour this morning the hos
pital physicians announced that kist
would not survive his injuries.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
.BANZAIS RING OUT
At NOTABLE DINNER
Americans and japanese Join
in TOasting Each Other.
CHEER ROOT AND TAKAHIRA

Ht Dinner to NiPpOnese Visi-
tors Wax Enthusiastic ns Flags Of
Two Nations Wave Side by Side.
Former Secretary of State Pays
Tribute 10 Land Of Rising sun.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
CHURCH NOTICES.
UNITARIAN.

ALL SOULS CHURCH. 81. li-h ard I IS
Ulysscs q. =. IleTce, ni1is-er so g. n Czsss
for The Comparative SrudT ~ Religion and Uulsv
sru1y Cas- u a. n. Sunday school Easrsr cs-ol
serElce- u a. H. morning seTT1ce- s1TInol b. TIE
minister 80 D n Yong Peovss's ReiiEi5rs
Uui1r- Tle ps1hic iuy5- = 70 al serTices
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11

To-dsy-Eizh tide. u-0 a II Low tide. Sd
4 n and $50 .. N
TonorrUw-Eigh tide. l242 a. m ard Hsis ?. m
Low tide. 6Z3 a n and * - T.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
PRINCIPAL SIMPSON
WANTED BY POLICE
Maj. Sylvester Offers Reward
for the Instructor.
TEACHERS DEATH RECALLED

Miss Abbie COuItry, TO Whom Simp-
son Claimed He Had Been Married.
Died In Office of X street PhysI-
clan Where Principal Had Taken
Her on January 3O-Revive Mystery.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11

Tsupe->tures IN Other cites. toS--hsr WITH the
mount o. rainfaIi f1r the twelve hours ended az
n yesterday are a. follows
Rain
The Washington herald., 1909-04-11
Condition of the GateR,
seven DIE I'm Wine.

SPECIAL % rhs Washington He-ald
Harpsrs FsTy. ". Va. April 10-B0rh rivers
cear.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-06
News Letter From vinton.
ial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Vinton, Oct: 6-The new pipe organ
at the Baptist church will be formally
dedicated on Friday evening. at which
time Prof. w. H. Donley, of Indian
apolis, will give a concert. Mr.. Dom
ley is the architect of the organ and
is musician with national reputa-
ton. The organ was used for the first
time at the services last Sunday
Rev. w. F. Spry has returned from
conference and his congregation has
reason to rejoice over the fact that he
has been returned for another year
DR.. L. T. Chadbourne received a tele-
gram Monday stating that his sister,
Martha Chadbourne Brown, was not
expected to live. DR.. and Mrs Chad
bourne left on the evening train for
the home of his sister in Boulder, Colo.
Mrs. Brown was born and reared in
Vinton and her many friends here will
hope that she may recover. A son was
born to her about week ago.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the vinton State Bank was
held at the Office in the bank Monday
evening. The following directors were
elected: Paul Correll. DIR. c. C. Crit
fin. w. S. Goodhue, F. G. Ray, H ].
Tobin, August Abraham and Bernard
Murphy The directors met immediate
| ly thereafter and elected the following
officers: Paul Correll, president; Or. c.
c. Griffin. vice president, and w. s.
| Goodhue, cashier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-06
p. E %. AT MT. PLEASANT.
Grand Chapter in Session on Fortieth
Anniyersary

Nj. Pleasant, Oct s.-Mrs Walter
Irish, Of Des Moines, probably will De
the next president of the only strictly
women's secret society in the world,
the P. E. o., which is in annual ses-
sion this week at Mount Pleasant.
The annual meeting of the grand
chapter al Mount Pleasant celebrates
the fortieth anniversary Of the or
ganization among the Iowa Wesleyan
University women of that city. 1t is
the only secret organization of its
kind. 1t is not an adjunct TO any mans
lodge 1t is not side show to the main
circus, and for forty years these wom-
en- have guarded we'll and successfully
the secret of the meaning of the let
ters, "P. E. o."
The organization started Jan. 81,
1869, when seven college girls at Wes-
leyan gathered about great stove in
the music hall and determined to form
some bond that would hold them to-
gether, however, their paths might d.
verge. On that day a number Of the
girls appeared wearing golden arrow