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The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
TROOPS GUARD GEN. REYES.
Vice Presidential Candidate Refuses
TO Resign as Leon Governor.

Iinares. State Of Nuevo Leon. Mex.
Aug. l6-Gen. Bernardo Reyes. governor
Of this state. and vice presidential can
didaJe, who went 20 Yuleana, a noun
tain town twenty miles from Linares. a
few weeks ago, is being guarded by DO
federal troops and large detachment OF
ruralists. Advlces were received from
his retreat to-day that he has not ten
dered his resignation as governor 70 the
legislature. and that he has 10 intention
OF doing so.
1t is reported that Gen. Geronimo Ire
vino will go 10 Monterey from Saltillo in
a few days and give his attention as
military commander OF this zone 10 the
unsettled political situation In this state
The removal OF Gen. Reyes from Office
Is said TO be one OF the things which
will receive his early attention.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
killed Joker with Blow of Fist.

Chicago. Aug. 16. - Because Thomas
Harvey. thirty-five years old, amused
himself by walking repeatedly around a
tree under which his friend. Edwin Jen-
son. and q girl were seated. ne was
struck by Jensen with such force that
his head hit the tree and his skull was
fractured, death being immediate. This
occurred at a picnic. and it was wit
messed by hundred Of nerrymakers.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
CROPS DAMAGED BY RAIN.
In Texas Inundate the
Rio Grsnde Valley.

Mission, Tex, Aug. IA series Of
cloudbursts caused the san Juan River
and Rio Grande TO go on a rampage. More
than twenty miles Of track Of the Ma
tional Railways Of Mexico. just above
Mission. on the opposite side OF the river,
have been washed away.
The lower valley OF the Rio Crande IS
under water, causing much damage 10
growing crops and irrigation canal sys-
tens
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

rs south Royal Street.
Alexandria. Va, Aug. 16.-In the case Of
W W. Simpson. who was charged with
keeping open his store beneath the Brad
deck House after falling to be vaccinated
or quarantined. although residing in a
house where there is an alleged case OF
smallpox. a Police Court decision was
given this morning TO the effect that
there is no law for compulsory vaccina-
ton. The matter was discussed by a
number Of city officials this afternoon, IN
Guiding the health officer. and the case
may be reopened.
Health officer German testified that
there IS a case OF smallpox existing at
the BraddOCk House, OF which Simpson
IS the lessee. and that Simpson was told
that he must submit to vaccination or
have his place closed for a period Of If
teen days. the specified quarantine time.
He did neither and he was arraigned fl
court
Simpson said he was opposed 10 vac
ciuatiOn. although he was willing 10 sub
nit TO q quarantine. providing the whole
house was quarantined II was announc-
ed by the court that in the event OF q
city ordinance being found covering this
case another warrant win be issued for
Simpsons arrest and the case reopend.
William Wilkinson, a negro. was ar
raigned in the police court this morning
20 answer charge Of assauIting Police
man Simpson and resisting arrest. Ac-
cordng TO the policemans testimony.
Wilkinson was asleep IN a doorway Mon
day last. and upon being aroused by the
Q no Co. h.,
man then used his club on Wilkinson.
Sampson said he would have arrested
him al the time. but he had his little son
with him and % was late in the evening.
Several witnesses cOrrOborated his story.
The court fined Wilkinson s. for creating
a disturbance.
During the coming week a meeting OF
the promoters Of the proposed new mill
tary company VIII be held al which time.
e is stated a permanent organization
viii De effected. Those projecting the
movement assert that they now have
niueJy-twO names on the roster. and by
the close Of the present week they expect
TO have total Of l02.
A deed OF conveyance was placed on
record to-day in the Office OF the clerk
. or the Corporation Court conveying from
Ruth NJ. Crawford 20 Worth Hulhsh a
house and lot on the south side Of Prince
street. between Patrick and Henry streets.
I known as 1912 Prince street. The sale was
made through J. D. NormoyIe. real estate
agent.
Funeral services over the body OF Ed
ward Beach. whose death occurred AT
/ the Alexandra Hospital Sunday last. will
/ be held az 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
( from his home, IL South Payne street
| The body OF Mrs. Whalen. who died
| yesterday. was this morning forwarded 20
AHtchells. Culpeper County. Va, FOR in
/ terment.
I J. T. Supple. Of Del Ray. Alexandria
County, reports 70 The police that a
horse was stolen from his place last
night The police have been requested 10
/ look out for the animal
I DR.. Joseph Dutt and Mr. Willis Spivens
/ OF Washington. were in this city to-
/ might and inspected the fire department
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
OLD Rivals Play to standstIM.

Winchester. Va. Aug 16.-Winchester
and HagerstOwn battled 10 a tie az Res
ervoir Park this afternoon. the score be-
ing TO 4. With only a Part of the ninth
inning played the game was called back
10 the eighth to allow the visitors TO
catch a train. Russell and Johnson Op-
posed each other on the slab. and while
the former held Winchester TO three hits,
the locals made them count for runs. The
feature OF the game was the batting OF
Cy Mcdonald for the locals and Miller
Tor Hagerstown. Ratteries-Winchester
Johnson and Duffy; Hagerstown. Russell.
Thackera, and Shea
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
Men Lost on Mount Tacoma.

Tacoma. Wash. Aug. l6.-T. P. Gala
CHAN. Of West Seattle. and Joseph ".
Stevens, Of Trenton, y. J.. are believed
10 have lost their lives while endeavorins
to ascend Mount Tacoma. To-day a res
cue party found the alpine STATS and
packs Of the lost men ten feet from the
crater.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
CONTRACT FOR WAREHOUSE.
Richardson Construction Company
Gets y. & :. Work I'm Norfolk.

opeclaI % Inc Wastl0gt0l HeTnId.
Norfolk, Va. Aug. 16.-The contract for
the construction OF a freight warehouse
on Water street for the Norfolk and
Southern Railway has been let by Re
ceivers Wolcott and Kerr. of the road, 10
the Richardson Construction Company for
s65, 762
The proposed new Office building for
the Norfolk and Southern is being held
in allegiance, pending negotiations be-
tweent that road. the Norfolk and West
ern. and the Virginian for the construc-
ton of a joint Office building and n
union depot.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
WAR SEEMS INEVITABLE.
Cretans Swear Allegiance 20 Greece
and Refuse TO Lower Flag.

Caaea. Crete. Aug l6-An administra-
ton committee has been formed and has
taken the oath Of allegiance TO Greece.
Constantinople, Aug. 16.-It is reported
that the Cretans have refused to obey the
demand Of the powers that they remove
the Greek flag from the fortress at
Canea. This makes the use Of force in
evitable.
The boycott of Greek soldiers by Turk
ish merchants has begun at SalonilSi,
Smyrna, Gallipolis. and elsewhere. in ac-
cordance with the proclamation of the
committee of union and progress young
Turks
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Local Temperature.

Midnight 60; 2 a. n. GO: a. m. 60; a. m. CO:
= a. m. 50: 10 a. n. y; z noon. "a: p m. 50;
p. m, g; 2. n. e.. p. m. Y; 10 p m. o.
Maximum. 81 minimum. G..
Relative humidity-s a. m, 81; p. m. 6S; p
m. 81.
Rainfall 70 p. m. 10 p. M. 07S HOrs OF
sunshine. IS. Per cent Of possible sunshine &c.
Temperature save date last 3var-Mazimurn. s.
minimum, c..
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
RICHARD H. STEARNS DIES.
and PhiIanthrOpist Passes
Away at Summer Home.

Boston. Aug. 16.-Richard H. Stearns,
head Of the r. II. Stearns Company. and
one OF Boston's best-known residents.
died to-day at his summer home, Poland
Springs. Me-. in his eighty-fifth year.
Mr.. Stearns was active IN philanthropic
work about Boston. He had been a d.
rector Of the National Hide and Leather
Bank and the Massachusetts Loan and
Trust Company. For number Of years
Mr. Stearns was president OF the City
Missionary Society. He also was one of
the early presidents Of the Congregational
Club.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
Fearing Rabies, Takes Rat Poison.

New York. Aug. 16.-Fearing he would
become a victim Of hydrophobia, Patrick
Macklen, of As York street, Jersey City,
to-day took rough on rats and is not
expected to recover. Macklen. who was
employed at the Pennsylvania Railroad
station, was bitten by dog several days
ago.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon it's
bona fide circulation-a circulation IN
Washington larger, by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital Its books are
CDen
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
Contracts Let for Railroad Link.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Winston-Salem. n. c.. Aug Icon
tracts were to-day awarded for the con-
struction OF the South Bound Railway
from Winston-Salem TO Wadesboro.
Work on the new road will begin as soon
as the successful bidders can get their
forces and material on the ground. It is
expected that the grading and masonry
will be completed and the bridges erected
by June. 1910. Among the successful con-
tractors are Rinehart & Dennis. of
Washington. d. c.; J. T. Mckinney Con-
struction Company, Lynchburg, Va
Luck Construction Company. Roanoke,
Va; walton Company. Falls Mills, Va.
and J. 7. Bennett Danville, Va. Work
on the long steel viaduct across Salem
Creek has been in progress two weeks
by the Pennsylvania Bridge Company.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
millionaire Slain at Monte Carlo.

Paris. Aug. IA dispatch to the Her
aid from Monte Carlo states that r. f.
u. Marshall, who IS said TO have been
an American millionaire was killed there
to-day by a hospital guard. The latter
fed.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17

New York. Aug. ga falling tank Of
oxygen, weighing 200 pounds, crushed and
fatally injured Augusta Kerns, sixteen
months old. Of 1888 Third avenue, to-day.
SbS died before an ambulance arrived.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
Observation-Disclosures
Judge Rules that Vaccina-
ton Is Not Compulsory.
NEGRO FINED FOR ASSAULT
Promoters oNNeyy Military Company
Expect Permanent Organization
This Week-Ninety-twO Names OBJ
tained-HOrse Stolen from Del Ray.
Funeral for Edward Beach To-day.

r. Clinton knight. l95 South Royal street. Alex
andria. Va Is authorized agent and carrier for
The Washington Herald. The Herald will be de
irered daily and Sunday % any address In Alex
Endria for 20 cents Iacnth
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
Tide TnhIa.

To-day-High tide 9H4 a m; 9:s p. m. Low
tide BIZ a. m: 80 p. m.
To-morrow-High tide. e;i2 4. m; l00i p N.
Low tide. 1858 a. H.; sl2 ?. m.
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Temperntures In Othcr eide.

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
O. m. yesterday. are as follows:
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ConnItton of me water.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Heners Ferry w. Va. Aug l6.-Both rivers
cloudy.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17

DR.. Joseph Dutt and Mr.. Willis Spivens,
OF Washington. were in this city to-
night and inspected the fire department
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17

J. Z. Supplee, Of Del Ray. Alexandra
County, reports 10 the police that a
horse was stolen from his place last
night. The police have been requested 10
look out for the animal
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
YOUNG TURKS
FEAR TROUBLE
Future Executions OF Leaders
Of ReaCtiOnarieS Will be
in Private
MASSACRES CONTINUE
IN SMALL TOWNS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
CONSTANTINOPLE. May b-The Young
Turks are rapidly doubling all the mill
tary patrols IN Constantinople. and other
important cities OF Turkey in anticipa-
tlon OF serious disorders arising from the
efforts Of thousands OF dismissed civil Of
heials who are trying 90 stir up another
reacuonary outbreak
These former officials. who fattencd on
the reign Of Abdul liamld. have scattered
throughout Turkey. and are actively en-
gagged In a reactionary propaganda. The
Young Turks declare that the most active
viii be executed.
A secret parliamentary commission is to-
day examining the correspondence that
passed between Abdul Hamid and one of
the other European rulers. admittedly
Emperor William a strong EFFORT Is be-
ing made TO have this correspondence sup
pressed, but the Young Turks say that II
any damaging evidence is disclosed by
the letters. Il viii be given to the world
News from Asia Minor to-day says that
the troops sent there TO restore order arc
wholly insufficient 20 police the massa.
ere belt" and an appeal Is made for the
immediate dispatch OF a much larger force
Grand Vizier Tewflk Pasha, who Is short.
ly to give way 10 Hilmi Pasha. and Gen.
ersl Cheftek, are giving all their time C
the Aslatlc situation.
The burning Of the French sisters schoo
az Mersina and the Convent at Adana. b,
the Mohammedan mobs Is confirmed IN to-
days dispatches. Other missions through
out Asia Minor, are again imperiled. an,
the horrors OF two weeks ago viii un
doubtedly be repeated unless the author
tiles take more vigorous represslve mca
sures than heretofore.
The public execution OF the leaders o
the late,reactionary movement have heei
abandoned owing 10 the increasing popula
sympathy with tho victims. Future execu
tions. OF which more than 100 are planned
viii be made IN private
The most serious phase Of the presen
massacres Is the fact that they are %
curing for the most part IN small town
in the interior II VIII be practically im
possible TO get aid TO an the imperille
cities and tho slaughter Is likely TO cor
tinue Tor weeks Il would require an arm
Of 1000 TO furnish the needed protection.
Word to-day from several towns in Il
Interior said that conditions were IN
proved, adding The tragic explanation th
there are no longer any Christians r,
: the mobs 10 massacre" Comparative o.
der has been restored IN the coast tow
due 10 the presence Of foreign warshlps
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
.WRlGHTS SAIL
FROM ENGLAND

sy United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON. May 5--After a triumph
ant tour Of Europe. in which they re-
ceived homage from numerous crown
ed heads. and a host Of lesser royalty
and established themselves as tho
worlds greatest aviators, Wiiber
and Orvilie Wright sailed for their ma
tive land to-day aboard the North
German Lloyd 1<ron Prinzessin Ce-
ellie
Accompanied BY their sister RATHER
inc, the Wrights left London this
morning FOR Southampton The hour
Of their departure was kept secret
IN order to avoid a demonstration at
thes tation. When the friends Of the
Wrights found that they had been de-
MED The privilege OF giving the dis
tinguished aeronauts a rousing fare-
wer they were greatly disappointed.
An effort was made 10 get the Wright
brothers 70 confirm the positive state
ment from Berlin that they had sold
the German rights 10 their machine
70 the German Airship Study Society.
but they would not discuss the matter.
Friends OF the brothers declared TO-
day that the negotiations are still
pending.
The English Aero Club announced
to-day that IL will make a bid for the
educational services OF the Wrights
as soon as they return TO Europe from
America.
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
BOODLERS ARE
SENT TO PRISON
Six Men Convicted at Pitts
burg Must 90 to Peni-
tentiary
BY United press Leased Special wire.

BY United Dress Leased Special Wire.
PITTSBURG, May 5.-Judge Robert
Fraser to-day imposed sentence in six
cases growing out Of alleged corruption Of
city councilmen by bribery in securing
bank deposits Of city funds.
Common Councilman John T.. Klein. was
sentenced TO serve three years. and six
months In the Western Penitentiary, and
to pay line OF $500. Klein was convicted
OF conspiracy and soliciting and accepting
hribes.
Councilman William Brand convicted Of
accepting bribes. was sentenced TO two
years and fined $780,
W. W Ramsey. former President Of
the German National Bank. convicted of
conspiracy was sentenced TO Is months.
and fined $1,000.
lIotelkeeper Harry NJ. Bulger found
guilty Of conspiracy, was given two years
and fined $500.
James and Charles Colbert. convicted Of
attempted JURY fixing" at the council
manic trials were each sentenced 10 two
years and fined $500.
This disposed Of all the boodling cases
except those Of A. a. Vilsack. former
cashier OF the German National Bank
convicted of bribery, and Councilman J.
G. wasson. found guilty Of soliciting and
accepting bribes. These cases probably
will be disposed Of this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
SHERIFF AND EX-SHERIFF
WANT DOCKETS EXAMINED

Sheriff Charles H. Lippincott and for
mer Sheriff Harry T. ellis sent commu-
nications TO the Levy Court yesterday ar
ternoon containing the information that
examinations made of their dockets by
the county treasurer and the county
comptroller had shown that they do not
owe the county any taxes on properties
sold by them. Sheriff Lippincott and Mr..
ellis asked the court to examine their
dockets and enter their finding on the
court minutes in order that no further
reflections might rest upon them. The
examinations will be made.
The court increased the salary Of the
collector Of White Clay Creek hundred
from 500 to $40.
The allowances TO assessors were made
as follows:
Appoqninimink hundred. 20 cents per
item; Brandywine hundred, Is cents per
item; Chrstiana hundred AZ cents per
item; Mil Creek hundred. 20 cents per
item: New Castle hundred, 16 cents per
Item; Pencader hundred, % cents per
item; Red Lion hundred. 20 cents per
item: st. Georges hundred, 16 cents per
item White CLAY Creek hundred. %
cents per item. Blackbird nundred, 2
cents per item.
william NJ. Householder presented his
resignation as constable Of Red Lion
hundred. and IL was accepted.
The court decided TO have plans pre-
pared for a new bridge at Dayett's bridge
at Dayett's old mills, on the road from
Newark to Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
KNIGHTS WILL
INITIATE 100
Santa Maria Council to En-
terrain Prominent ViSi-
tors on Sunday
ANNUAL MELTING OF
EASTERN DISTRICT

The annual meeting Of the Knights Of
Columbus OF the Eastern District will be
held In this city on Sunday next On that
occasion one hundred new members VIII
be initiated into the order.
The exercises viii be held under the
direction OF the State Council of Penn
syivania and the officers Of De Soto Coun-
Gil OF Philadelphia, and Amerous Council
OF Chester.
Many visiting officers OF the order will
be entertained by Santa Maria Council OF
this city and by Wilmington Knights.
Among the prominent members 10 be pres
ent will be Supreme knight James A.
Fiaherty. OF Philadelphia and State Dep
uty p H. Lynch. OF Philadelphia
Among the matters to be considered az
the meeting on Sunday is that Of raising
$4,000 for the Catholic University ar
Washington In response 20 an appeal OF
Cardinal Gibbons. president OF the Uni
verslty. Funds are now being collected by
voluntary contributions from members OF
the order throughout the United states.
Santa Maria Council Of Wilmington al
ready had voted to contribute It's propor-
tionate share.
The annual convention OF the Pennsyi-
vania jurisdiction OF the knights Of Coz
lumbus win be held in Reading Pa. on
May n and r. There will be 100 delegates
present representing 1900 members
The delegates from santa Maria Coun-
cil No. io5. Of wilmington. are Harry T.
Graham, NJ. F. FAIRY NJ. d. Murphy al
ternates. Peter A. Horty and M. l. Nc
Kenna.
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
REQUIEM MASS
FOR FATHER OFT

Bishop John J. Monaghan will preside
at the funeral services Of the Rev George
L. Ott in st. Johns r. c. Church at New
ark on Friday morning. The office for the
dead which will be recited by the clergy
.of the diocese. viii begin at 10 O'Clock and
at 1880 o'clock, the solemn requiem mass
will be celebrated.The body Will lie in state
from Thursday evening until the time OF
the funeral services and will be guarded
by members OF various organizations.
The celebrant OF the mass win be the
Rev w. J. Scott. Of st. Joseph's-on-the-
Brandywine. and the sermon will be
preached by the Rev. J. J. Tierney. OF
Mt st. Msry's College. Emmettsburg. Nd,
where the dead priest was educated.
The music OF the mass viii be furnished
by St. Johns choir. assisted by some OF
the best singers from this city.
Following the mass Father Otis body
win be brought to Wilmington on the Bait
more and Ohio Railroad at 1o7 o'clock in
the afternoon and viii be inferred in the
Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
THANK PAYNE
FOR HIGH TARIFF
Girls Representing the Hos
iery Workers Appear in
Washington
By United Press Leased speclu Wire

WASHINGTON. May chairman
Payne, of the Ways and Means Com
mittee. slicked up and came over to
the Capitol early today, in order to
receive the delegation of women rep
resenting the hosiery workers Of Phil
adelphia, and other points.
An address in their behalf was made
by John S. Stewart. of the Working
mems Protective Tariff League. and
then the girls all shook hands with
Chairman Payne, and praised him for
his kindness in putting such a nice
high tariff on stockings. They did not
think so well OF the horrid Senate,
which pulled the rates down to the
Dingley law standard, and they asked
Mr.. Payne If he would not restore his
figures, when he gets hold of the bill
again.
Diplomatic, as usual. Payne said, he
could make no promises. but must be
judged By his deeds IN the past Hs
complimented the ladies on their fine
appearance, saying that their hats wer,
not so large as those of the womer
from Chicago, who came here asking
for a low stocking tariff
Members of the delegation wer,
highly pleased with their reception.
Later in the day they interviewed
Uncle Joe" Cannon
Evening journal., 1909-05-05
DR.. HOWELL HASN'T
MADE UP HIS MIND
Will Bring Garbage Contract
Award Before Mayors
Cabinet
MAY RESIGN FROM
BOARD OF HEAL TIL

Whether DR. Howell, president OF the
Board Of Health. will resign from mem-
bership in that body. he has not vet de-
cided. The board meets for reorganiza-
ton tomorrow night. at the Board OF
Health office, and whether DR.. Howell at
tends the meeting depends on what ac-
tion he decides TO take.
The monthly meeting Of the City Ex-
ecutiye Committee. dhe Mayors cabi-
nett. viii be held this afternoon and DR..
Howell expects to be present. II Is un-
derstood that he win bring the garbage
contract matter to the attention OF hat
body and also inform the members where
! he stands on the question.
When seen today by a reporter for THE
EVENING JoURNAI Dr. Howell said
he was disheartened over the matter
and he felt as If he could no longer
take an interest IN the affairs Of the de-
partment under existing circumstances.
He added
] Il thought Of resignlng but number
Of prominent citizens have told me not
to. Theer we're also some who told me
TO resign and not stand for the actions
OF the board on this contract business.
have not vet decided what will do,
but viii have my mind made up by TO-
morrow
There we're rumors current today that
Dr. Howell would be deposed as president
Of the board by the same people who
voted the garbage contracts 10 the high
bidders, but these stories appeared o
have been started by people who want tc
stir up strife.
one member Of the board when seer
today said: Il heard OF no such move and
don't think such a thing viii hap
pen"
Republican leader when asked II he
had heard any such rumors said no.
I The garbage contracts must be ap.
proved By the mayor 20 make them legal
and what he will do was not learned
today. The contracts have not yet beer
submitted 20 him