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The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
TELEPHONE RATES CUT.
Concern in the West Makes Reduc-
ton of % Per Cent

Cleveland. Ohio. MAY 2.-A general cut.
averaging about > per cent. has been
made in Iong-sis;anee telephone rates by
tie United states Telephone Company.
The rate goes into effect at once. The
company Is merger Of practically all
the independent telephone companies in
the Middle States. and the reduction is
said 20 be the first step in the competition
10 be Vsged against the Bel Telephone
Company,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
BANKER INDICTED.
TenneSseean Accused OF Misappro-
PrIatinE About $4,000.

Nashville. Tenn. May On the charge
Of violating the national banking laws,
seven indictments have been returned by
the Federal grand jury for the middle
district Of Tennessee against ". 2.
EaTthuan. o. Murfreesboro. He was the
former president Of the First National
Bank OF that CITY
The sum charged 70 have been misap-
propriated in the Indictments is about
s7o.o00
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
DROWNED IN THE JAMES.
Richmond Bartender Loses Life on
Fishing Trip.
Special 10 The Washinrtoa Hera,d

specsl 10 The Washinctoa hera,d-
Richmond Va. May B. II. Allan, q
bartender. lost MS life in James River
while on a fshing expedition to-day The
accident occurred several miles below the
city The body has not yet been re
covered.
There are many conflicting rumors as 70
how the accident occurred. All that is
known for certain IS that the man was
drowned. r IS understood that Allan, to
gether with q parts q friends had gone
on sn over-Sunday fishing expedition IN
the ueighboThood Of DTeWTy's Bluff.
Whether the boat was overturned and
the lives Of the others endangered. or
whether Allan fell into the water alone
and could not be rescued cannot be as
certained until the return Of the party
watch he's gone out 20 attempt the re
co-ery Of TIE body
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
TURKISH BATTERY MUTINIES.
Plant Hcwitzers on Hill Comma nd
ing American Embassy.


Constantinopie, May When American
Ambassador Leisehmsn looked out Of his
bedroom window this morning he saw a
battery Of mountain howitzeTs occupying
a commanding position on a terrace near
the embassy Further up field pieces had
been stationed while bsttalio1s OF IN
fsntry were spread out through the Turk
ish cemetery and on the slope overlooking
tbs Golden Horn.
The marines !n Kassim Barracks. be
hind the American Embassy. had mI-
tinted during the night. refusing 20 en-
bark for distribution 70 the various ports.
They belonged 10 the old disafected
garrison. and, although they had nom
inaIiy surrendered, were IN an ugly mood
They were easily persuaded by aeitators
10 make armed protest against exile from
the capital.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
sNOwSToRM IN ALLEGHENIES.
Trains Arrive nf Cumberland. Md.
Covered with white MaateI.

Cumberland Nd. MAY Trains ar
rived at Cumberland over the Plttsburs
division Or tho Baltimore and Ohio Rail
load this morning covered with Snp'
The temDera rlre dropped 10 n degrees Al
Terra Alta
SNOW s falling in the AlIegheaies at
Oakland and Terra Alta There Is sn
inch Of snow At Gormsn and Thomas, v
Va. aud svo insnes ct Davis.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
On EvhIhItlnn Today.

TIE rare and beautiful furnishings, art
objects. silver plate books. rugs. &c.
comprising tire Richardson sale zilI bs
on ,isv st the Sloar Galleries 1907 G 81.
TO-DAY ana tomorrow previous 70 being
sold al auction there Wednesday Thurs
day. and Friday Ieyt a. Z 4. n, and :
Z. ~. by catalogue
This Is an important suction event, ard
Should attract mucb attention
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
JUDGE BETEEA Ill.
In Chicago Hospital Suffering from

7---s-17-' : = = =
Chicago. May 2-Judge solomon N.
Bethes. Of the United States Distric,
Court. IS III in s.. Luke's Hospital Five
weeks ago he returned to Chicago from
Pass Christian. Mss. where he had spent
several months in an attempt 10 recuper-
ate his falling health. HIS Sudden return
was caused by on attack OF what was
thought TO be Pt0n7aine poisoning, aud
the jurist's sudden visit TO Chicago was
made IN spite Of the protests Of the ply
sicians in Pass Christian
As soon as he arrived in Chicago ne
was met by his physician. Dr. Frank Bil-
LngS. and taken 70 ST Luke's Hospital,
where every effort vas made 10 relieve
his suffering. To-Day his condition was
said TO be much improved.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
STEVENS REFUSES
TO GIVE DETAILS
Maj. Sylvester Says 1t Is Zone
Bad Feature.
PROMISED TO CLEAR MYSTERY
Informed che Police superintendent
He Would Make Statement ss Soon
Report of the Police Throws No
New Light on the shooting.

Maj Sylvester. superintendent Of the
Washington police department. had .
few interesting remarks 10 make last
night regarding T. Bernard Stevens.
Mr.. Stevens Is the Young bank teller
VINO was shot in the arm about a week
ago by a supposed negro burglar. who
wanted 10 rob the United States Savings
Bank. at Fourteenth and [ streets north
west Maj. Sylvester IS not at all salts
fed with the conduct OF Mr. stevens His
dissatisfaction lies in the fact that Mr.
Stevens has 50 far refused 10 make any
statement concerning the circumstances
OF the shooting
The police have concluded their investi-
saticn OF the affair. That has been done.
too. without single fact coming 10 light
10 UnraveI the mystery.
stevens Gave a Promise.
Maj. sylvester says Mr. stevens prom
ised him that as soon as he got out Of
me hospital, he would go to police head
quarters ana make statement that
would clear Up the affair 70 the sausfac-
tion Of everybody concerned.
He has not been near me. said the
major last night. and that IS the one
thing do not ike about the case. 7 told
the hank officials while steve7S was in
the hospital and while the police we're
wCrSiaS Eard on the case. that Il was
Stevens dgty 70 come to the police with
q statement.
They agreed with me. and said it
y oild no done. When. stevens was in
termed of What vas expected Of him. he.
TOO. said he would come forward with a
statement tHat voald p-t an end to all
tie guessvorl5 Inasmvch as he was
refused 10 say 4 single word about the
aaair % The police or the newspaper men.
10 has thrown an ar o. mystery around
the shooting that clings hard 70 if His
refusal to make ? statement Is the oae
t.ins that looks bad to me.
Report Of Ns Value.
80 Cs~ IS The Iepo.t of the policemen
Who have been working on the case Is
concerned. jhe~e Is rot F0-d or syllable
IL il 20 a.G is in coming to amy definite
oonclusio2 cs 10 U'aat occurred ia the
ls-E o. wat hrogeht Il al a5cvt
nave instructed ne policemen working
oa tie case 10 Isaea from stevens the
STORY Or taat aigLt IA The bank, when he
aims 20 have 3e=n SHOT IN TIE aru by
resrc. whom ne claims be caught II the
act ci attempting - rob The Institution
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
LABOR AGITATOR ARRESTED.
Made violent Speeches Attacking
French CommiEsary Of Police.

French COmmissnFy of Police.
Paris. May 2.-rreasurer Mark, OF the
General Labor Confederation. was sr-
rested to-day at Rouen, where he deliv-
cred violent speeches yesterday. espe-
ciaIly attacking the commissary OF police,
who was present.
Mark IS one Of the most prominent agi-
tatorS Of tie labor confederation. He
has conducted MANY strikes which we're
marked by extremely violent Incidents.
The Figaro reports an ingenious act -
Sabotage perperated At the expense OF
n Simyan under secretary Of posts snd
and telegFaphs, whom the postal S.r-s-
pioyes want removed from oface.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia
and Maryland-Warmer. with IN
crcasing cloudiness to-day show
ers tonight or tomorrow mod
crate southerlv winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
Earns rndsr ua4a-

Laurel. Del, May 2-The worst -ai,-
storm IN years has prevailed here in H..
last forty hours Roads and tboues..i
az acres OF land are under ,csier il ~.
}oVvfsnds end bridges washed ana
Farmers viii be delayed week
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
E-rort I'd No NaInr.
TaKEs 0VER BUSINESS.
3 Cils-Far&a Express CoIaPRny Be
gins Wv CoEfraat.

chiea@o- Msy 2-~ac Wells-Fargo Ex-
7-ess coEap2ng, whicl, It wss announced
tseensiz. had secured the contract fo-
J.'e chicago Aifwaukee and St Paul
"a -o2a express business. took OK :
t's" Fc-E n Didnight Saturday.
ise = i'a9I sys1ea1. inclnGing its af-
ti--er Zines embraces IN all e@le miles
- = r. sui 81 IN latest acquisition. g p.
Siss1So1. general SID TiRiendene OF the
sat.is-tars3 cypress Company. an
no lrc@d tha- s. wo,ifi operate over Il .2dG
a'Ies The United States Express Com
PAW heTe'ofore has handled the st.
Paul s business
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
= -. n1 p,nI,.

Ara AL travel TO RaltimeTe. tie .-rvs~-
R0ur q ths Hour from a. n ~ II
q. - EssEddy schedule. returning ia liLe
nsnuns- 1ron1 Baltimore hy tha Baltimore
EEd ekfe EslIread is especially attractive
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03

Popular Excursion SUNDAY. Nay p.
Baltimore d Ohio r. r Round trip 81.
Harpers FerrS. ChsTIestovn. Summit
Point " Va. Stephenson and Winches-
ter. Va Special train leaves Washington
s a. n. returning same day.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
HYDE SENTENCED
To TERM IN JAIL.
Believed Former Equitable
Chief Is in Tolls.
AUTO ACCIDENT CAUSE
Machine in Wreck with Taxi
cab In Paris.

Verdict OF Court Also Imposes Pine
OF SEQ Francs, and Then Holds Him
Responsible for the Chauffeur.
First Time Reckless Driving Law
Has Been ApPIied-Left New York
About Four Years Ago.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
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The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
NOTED MISSIONARY
DIES In ASHEYILLE
DR.. Sheldon Jackson Passes
Away in North Carolina.
PATHFINDER" OF ALASKA
As United states Agent Of Education
In Far-cG Land, and q TsSeIess
Preacher OF the Gospel for the
Presbyterian Church, He served
; an Honorable Career.

Known as the pa;hhnder~ OF Alaska.
and noted as fearless and tireIess mis-
ssonary in the service of the Presbyterian
church, DE-. sheldon Jackson died in the
Meriweather Hospital at AshviIle, y c,
al O'Clock yesterday morning. following
an operation for internal trouble
In addition 10 his activities as q spread
er OF the Gospel he was also United
States general agent Of education in
Alaska, serving again as a far-sighted
pioneer in the cause Of education He
had been a familiar figure in Washington
for many years. living at the Concord
The body IS to be brought to Washington
this morning for burial, and funeral ssrv-
ices viii be held in The Church OF the
Covenant at ; o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
HAMS JURYMEN
UNDER SUSPICION
Grounds for Alarm Are Well
Founded, Says Mcintyre.
WARNED By EMPLOYERS
Man Quoted as Threatening to
Vote for Death.

Another Laughs at Testimony
Given by Thornton Hains ia show
Mental Condition of HIS Brother
when He Learned of His Wife's
Actions Maj. HaIns VIII Tske
Stand Again This Morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03
Daughter at the Bedside.

At the deathbead was Miss Della Jack
son. a daughter Of the missionary. One
other daughter IS an artist in Rome
Itely. Funeral services were held az i
O'Clock yesterday morning in the Oak
land Heights Presbyterian Church, OF
Asheville. and the body lay in state dur
ing the afternoon
Dr. Jackson, whose home in Washing
ton was at the Concord. New Hampshire
and Oregon avenues. had been IN the
South Carolina resort for two months
seeking relief from his ailment. He was
compelled 10 20 10 the hospital last Mon
day, preparatory 20 the operation To the
last he maintained a buoyant and cheer
ful spirit. despite his advanced age, and
was hopeful Of recovery.
The missionary cIimaxed his labors in
Alaska some years ago by presenting a
reindeer to President Roosevelt. Having
been a pioneer IN organizing a reindeer
mail service in the Northern country. the
gift was appropriate since his appoInt-
nlent as United States agent Of education
TO Alaska. twenty-three years ago. DR..
Jackson had been a powerful factor IN
shaping the spiritual and Intellectual des-
tinies Of the inhabitants Of the far-off
land.
Dr. Jackson zas born in siinaville. y.
Y. May IS. 1885 He was appointed su-
perintendent Of Presbyterian missions in
Alaska in 1S1. and before that had seen
arduous service as a mission superin-
tendent in the Pacific Coast Country.
His religious activities were widespread.
He was the principal founder o. ire
Woman's board Of home Missions Of the
Presbyterian church
He became special agent Of the gov
ernment to gather and transport to the
Indian schools. such as Carlisle and
Hampton, children Of the Mexican and
Arizona tribes. In 1879 he was appointed
a special agent 10 report on the agricul-
iuTsl prospects Of Alaska. and this led
to his appointment as the agent Of edu-
cation
He conceived and founded two mall
services in Alaska, the canee and the
reindeer. procured district organization
for the Territory. established the pubic
school system there. brought domestic
remedies from Siberia. and was the rep
resentative Of Alaska al several expoSi-
tons lie was. moderator Of the Preshy-
terian general assembly in 1875.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-03

HiackfstoHe's Center of Interest.
-hoice flowers economically priced 4 4&H
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
New York Stock Market.

Wall ST.. New. York. April 27.-STOCKs
-Pr1ces OF stocks moved with some hest
tation from the opening dealings TODAY
which were only on moderate scale. Gains
and losses were good deal mixed DEN
yer and Rio Grande and Illinois Central
declined Is while a block of 1850 Shares
or Reading was sold at a concession of
vanced Is.
Prces drTfted downwards but none of
the representative stocks gave way much
oeloW yesterdays closing. Wisconsin
central dropped "a and Chesa peake and
ONO, Denver and Rio Grande and Illinois
advance of 10 points. F'ullrecoveries were
MADE by the active stocks later when
Rock Island was pushed up point.
An atetmpt to initiate an advance by
bidding up Wabash preferred IL, brought
Ifesh selling Reading, New York Cen
frai, Great Northern Ore certificates. IN
terborough Metropolitan preferred and
Mackay companies were depressed a point
Asmalgamated Copper IA and Reading
first preferred 2.
Bonds were heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
SEEKING LYNCHERS.
Special Grand Jury Begins Investiga-
ton at Ada. Okla.

Ada. Ok, April 27.-A special grand
Jury ordered by Governor Haskell to
investigate the lynching here on April
10 of James Miller. Jesse West, Joseph
Allen and w. T. Burrell. the cattlemen.
for the murder of A. A. Bobbitt, a
United States deputy marshal, conven-
ed here today. Attorney General West
will conduct the examination of wit
nesses. More than 200 witnesses have
been summoned and every effort will,
it is stated. be made to secure indict-
ments against the leaders of the mob
at least.
During the past "a hours there has
been talk of another lynching This
talk has centered around the fact that
Oscar Pellar and Edward and David
johnson, all three of whom were taken
to Tecumseh jail for safe keeping sew
eral DAYS ago, have been returned to
Ada.
Pel1er, who is a young boy, is being
held as an alleged accessory to the muir
der of Bobbitt and II was his confess
sion that is believed to have been the
primary cause of the lynching of the
Quartet of cattlemen. The johnson
brothers are charged with the brutal
murder of l. H. Putnam, at Allen. last
January, and up to this time there has
been no trial of their case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
GAFFORD TO HOLD OVER.
State Accountant VIII Be Appointed
for Another Term.

]. c. Gafford, state accountant. who
was appointed by Governor Hoch four
years ago, is to be one of the few, the
very few of the old appointees to hold
over under the new administration.
Governor Stubs announced today that
Mr. Gafford would be reappointed for
another term and said a lot of nice
things about Mr.. Gafford's competency
and manner of handling the work of
his difficult office at the same time.
1t is the state accountants business
10 examine the records of all the state
offices. He goes through the big books
and the endless columns of figures and
Keeps his own counsel until he makes
his report If there is an error he is
the one to protect the state. Judgment
and honesty count as much as ability
in the office of state accountant The
present incumbent appears to enjoy the
complete confidence of the administra-
ton in this respect Anyway he is
sure of his job as long as Governor
Stubs holds office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27

Arrangements were made this
morning with Professor George Bar
low Penny, who has consented to give
a few selections or@Topeka,s great
pipe organ. which is the-largest be-
tween Chicago and Salt Lake City.
Professor Penny will give his selec-
tons next Monday afternoon This
Will be followed by a song recital and
lecture by Mr.. Harry Barnhart, tenor,
from New York city. Mr.. Barnhart
will lecture on American folk song.
In his recital Mr.. Barnhart will sing
some American folk melodies such as
Indian and negro songs.
Prof. E. c. WiIm of Washburn col
lege announces that the Washburn
chorus of seventy-five voices is doing
good work on the cantata, 1.-The Rose
Maiden in which the soloists of the
Minneapolis orchestra will sing the
leading roles, accompanied by the
chorus and full orchestra. This in
itself promises to be one of the great
est events ever pulled off in Topeka.
The students of Washburn college
and the public schools will sell tickets.
The special issue of ], 500 tickets good
for the entire festival at the rate of
$1.25 is being exhausted and but a
few are left on hand. These tickets
save 10 cents on the entire programme
of four entertainments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
next TO NIAGARA.
Great Water Power Plant at Nc
Calls Ferry Nearing Completion.

Harrisburg. Pa. April 27.-The
damming of the Susquehanna river is
a gigantic enterprise and when it is
completed will distribute 10000
horse power over electric wires to
such manufacturing centers as Balti-
more. Washington, York, Lancaster,
Philadelphia and Harrisburg, all OF
which lie within a radius of Is miles
of the dam.
This is only one of many dams along
the Susquehanna which engineers
have estimated will produce over
100000 electrical horse power when
the series of stations is completed.
McCalPs ferry dam, as 1t is termed,
is the largest of these and is now rap
idly nearing completion. The dam it
self is nearly 5000 feet long and
ranges in height from so to 100 feet.
Its width at the bottom is 6S feet.
Over 100000 cubic yards of concrete
were used in it's construction. The
dam is designed specially to withstand
the ice packs and debris brought down
on flood currents in addition to the
great volume of water.
The dam itself is now completed and
work is being rushed on the power
house When completed McCalps
ferry plant will have the largest ca
pacity of any in the United States,
with the one exception of Niagara
Falls The equipment is of the most
modern and approved design. The
project it is estimated, will cost $1O,-
900 600. Mr.. Garry T. Hutchinson,
noted expert of hydro-electric power,
has general charge of the construc-
ton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
INSANE MAN ESCAPES.
Elmer Wells on Way to Topeka Jumps
From Train at Paxico.

Elmer Wells. an insane man being
brought to Topeka for entrance in the
state hospital from Jewell county. broke
away from the officers just as the G.
Il. I. & P. train was entering the town
of Paxico. % miles west of Topeka.
The hurried telephone messages came
to Chief Eaton about $50 o'clock today
from the excited officers after losing
their prisoner. Well is described as q
years old. smooth shaven. large scar on
top of head, light complexioned, wore
light suit of clothes, weight about las
pounds.
Jumping from the train the insane
man ran east toward the creek and was
not seen afterwards. The officers
thought it likely that he would later
catch a train and have telephoned to
all stations to watch for him. Patrol
men at the Rock Island depot here are
keeping a lookout for a man of that
description.
Great excitement is loose in the quiet
little fishing hamlet of Paxico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
TODAY's MARKET REPORTS.

chicago, April N.-WHEAT-Wheat
prices rallied about one cent from yes
leruays close during the early part of
the session on covering by shorts, but the
yolume or trading small. Bullish
S Ssonna en- was augmented by sharp adj
i9sd 70 I'D at Liverpool seemed to be
ignored by traders here. At the opening
prices We're sc lower to &c higher, with
May at sl1s13 to $1-1Saz and July at s1.O61A
~ III SIv.; 5-aler May sold up TO s1lsA, and
me market steadily gained in strength,
the iedolng ouH being an aggressive buyer
nearly all day. The high point for May
Vas Si-zL july advanced to $L0Ssz GLOSS
Inc close was strong at almost the top
WI With July up 214c at s1.oS7s and May up
CORN-Light aeecptances from the
country and rapidly decreasing stocks
shorts. resulting in a strong market. IN
lllal trades showed gains of &c to Csc COM
pared with yesterdays close, May being
a az osaze 10 os5sc: Early in the day May
gay, Que TO some extent to active de-
nland Tor cash grain. Late in the day May
sol0 up 10 I17sc. The market closed strong
WIN II M Nay z1sQ214c higher at 7l72Q719sc.
OAIS-Increased receipts had a weak
enlng tendency on the oats market at the
start, but the bulge in corn offset this in
fluence and held prices firm at slight
advance May opened NC higher at 555sc.
SOLD off to 55ssc and then advanced to
OVISIONS-Provisions were steady
owing to a cent advance in live hogs
and trade was of small volume. Prices
at the start We're 21sc lower to 5chigher.
Rs E-7Gash; S5aS6c; May, Sic.
BARLEY: Cash: 65HG69c.
TIMOT4Y-April, $3.50
CLOVER-April $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
Chicago Live stock Market.

Chicago April Receipts
estimated at 1900. Market steady. Beeves
A.65Q6.S0; Texas steers, $4.40qo.5O; western
steers. s435do.5o; stockers and feeders
So. 4O@5.50; cows and heifers, $200@5. so;
Receipts estimated at 1900. Mar
ket &C higher. Light. s65@7.25: mixed
$6:95Q7.40; heavy. s695q7 40: rough: $3.50
40; good to choice heavy, $7.10G7.45 pigs,
5.70a6.75 bulk of sales, S7.2o@7.35.
SHEEP-Receipts estimated at 1900
Market strong and a shade higher. Ma
tive, s.. 6OQSO0; western, S3.60@6.00: year.
lings, $600Q6.S0; lambs, native, s5.50dS. Is;
DAILY MOVEMENT OF PRODUCE.
WHEAT-Receipts. 1920 bushels; ship
ments, 164, 200 bushels.
CORN-Receipts, 103 400 bushels; ship
ments, go 900 bushels.
Car lot receipts; Wheat Is cars, with 2
of contract grade; corn 1O6 cars, with IS
of contract grade; oats % cars.
Total receipts of wheat at Chicago, Min
neapolis and Duluth today We're ia cars,
cars the corresponding day year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-27
PRAY FOR DEMOCRATS.
Women of Muskogee Trying to Aid in
City Election.

Muskogee. Okla, April PA bit
terly contested election for a complete
city ticket is in progress here today
The endorsement of the Haskell state
administration and the race question
are the chief issues. Governor Has
kelI is here personally directing the
Democratic workers from his rooms in
the hotel, while white women are
holding praper meetings in support
of the Democrat candidates.
One-third of the voting population
of the city is composed of negroes. BY
voting solidly Republican they have
been dominating elections and have
been rewarded by appointment to Of
fee The Lilly White" Republicans
are voting today with the Democrats,
asserting that the negro dives have
been protected by the present city gov
eminent, which is Republican and
that the "Jim Crow law has been
made a dead letter here.