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The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
TO WED BARoNETS DAUGHTER.
George Westinghouse, Jr., Sails for
England to Marry.

New York. Feb. 3.-George Westing-
house. #. who sailed to-day with his
mother on the Cunarder. Mauretanis, Is
going to England to marry Miss Evelyn
Violet Brocklebank, daughter Of Sir
Thomas and Lady Brocklebank, OF Irton
Hall. Cumberland The wedding win take
place IN the spring at the home Of the
bride.
Prince Shu Chu Cheong. of China. who
IS making a tour Of the world, stopping
long in the interesting countries, and Al
fred Gwynne Vanderbilt were also pas
sengers BY the Mauretsnia.
The prince said through an interpreter
to the reporters who asked him what he
thought Of America that he fears it
might be several hundred years before
China would put up forty-two-sto-y build
ings or dig tunnels under big rivers.
Mr.. Vanderbilt said he was going 10
London 70 get. ready for his coaching
enterprise next summer He said ne ex-
pected 20 keep the coach On the road
In May. June, and July.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
SMALLPOX AT MoUNDSvILLE.
Negroes Who Have Mingled with
Prisoners Develop MaIa6y.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Wheeling. ". Va, Feb. s.-Quise a 1t
tie excitement was Occasioned in Mounds
vile to-day when the State prison phys,-
clans announced that two negroes. re-
Gently brought TO the institution from
Kanawha County. he'd developed small
pOx-
Both were Immediately removed 20 the
quaran-ne hospital in connection with
the state prison. while seven other pTis-
oners were isolated IN another part OF
the penitentiaTy-
The men affected have been assOciat-
ing in TIE dining-room and workshops OF
the prison with the 1,1eo other prisoners.
and every precsutOR is being taken to
prevent an epidemic. The two men con-
tracted smallpox while quartered in the
Kanawha County jail. where they came
in contact with = prisoner to be sent q
Weston. who developed the disease.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
RESIGNATION A SURPRISE.
Mrs. De Rivera Leaves Presidency of
Equal Suffrage Club.

New York. Feb S.-The factions OF the
New York City Federation Of Women's
Clubs have stopped, for the time being.
discussing the relative merits Of Mrs.
Belle de Rivera and Mrs. William Grant
Brown as candidates for the presidency
Of that organization TO ponder over Mrs.
de Rivera's resignation from the New
York Equal Suffrage Club, OF which
she has been president for six years The
City Federation election takes place Fri
dav.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04

Jerome Is ReEactant to Await the
writer's Pleasure.

New York. Feb. S-District Attorney
Jerome and Samuel Bel Thomas. counsel
for Broughton Brsndeaburg, the writer,
who disappeared while under Indictment
for attempted grand larceny II connection
with the sale OF ar article alleged 10 have
been written BY the late Grover Cleve-
land, had a conference to-day Thomas
told the district attorney that ne had Tea-
son to believe that his client was still in
the city. and that he would resppear as
soon as he had secured enough money 10
carry out his defense
Upon information which Nr- Jerome re
ceived. detectives were sent out 10 search
for BrandenbUrg. The district attorney
said that II Brandenburg surrendered
himself voluntarily he would consider a
proposition 10 vacate the forfeiture Of
Brandenburg's bail, which vas ordered ~
the time OF the latter's disappearance.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
MAGooE LOAN HELD UP.
Cuban senate AIso RevOkes Decree
Requiring Attendance.

Havana. Feb. S-The proposed loan that
was authorized by Mr.. Magoon when he
was provisional governor probably viii
not be made.
The Senate to-day took Up a measure
revoking the decree issued BY Mr.. Ma
gO0n, requiring the attendance Of mem
bers Of Congress. and providing a fine II
member absented himself without
leave The bin was referred 10 the COM
mlttse on code
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
HUGHES POLICIES OPPOSED.
Republican State Leaders TuFa
Down Cook Nomination.

Albany. \. Y. Feb BY a vote of 81
governors nomination Of Herbert z.
Cook as the Democratic member Of the
new State highway commission. Gov.
Hughes was reported sick to-day and
was not at the capitol. It was announced
he had a cold. and that grippe threatened
As result Of the vote to-day. the out
lcok in the legislature for any Of the
Hughes policies. which do not meet with
the favor OF the Republican State organ
ization leaders. is considered dismal
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
FORMAL DECREE IS ENTERED.
Mrs. NayBriek's Mother Given Title
to Lands sold By Attorney.

Richmond. Va. FEB. 3-JGdge Daniel
Crinnan. OF the city chancery court to
day entered his formal decree IN the suit
or Mrs Caroline z. von RoGues. mother
OF Mrs Florence MsybrIck. against Da-
vid ". Armstrong. q prominent New
York lawyer, for the recovery Of title 70
vaiUaDle coal lands IN Virginia west
virginia and kentucky. parcels Of which
lands are alleged to have been sold BY
Armstrong to his personal amount for
his own profit while acting In the capacI-
y of attorney fer Mrs. Maybrick and
her mother
BY the terms OF the decree Armstrong
is shown 20 have disposed Of the lands in
question while acting as attorney for the
baroness and her associates, and have
failed to make accounting for 81, 2,sIs.59 OF
the proceeds OF the sale.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Fire in Bay state Capitol.

Boston. Feb. S-There was a fire in the
Massachusetts Statehouse this after
noon. which caused slight damage. Il
started from some cause unknown in the
waste basket in the Office Of Gen. Whit
ney. chief Of the State police, burning his
desk. his mail. and the carpet, before
people IN the building put it out with ex-
tIngUishers.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
SHOT IN CROWDED STREET.
Victim Accused of WreekinE Idaho
Mans Home.

Denver. Colo. FEB. 3-John Cradle
baugh, a business man Of Wallace. Idaho
this efternoo7 shot down and killed
Fred Walton, an insurance agent OF
that city. IN a crowded street in The
heart Of the business center. after Cradle
baugh had followed Walton all the way
from Idaho.
He accuses Walton OF wrecking his
home
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
ELEVEN NOW ON JURY.
Progress nt Last Being Made in the
Cooper Trial.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb a-Two more
Jurors wers selected to-day In the case OF
Col D. B. Cooper. Robin J. Cooper.
end John D. Sharp. who are charged
with the murder OK ex-senator Car
mack. Two more panels were ex-
hausted during the day. and then Judge
Hart instructed the officers OF the court
TO commend 800 more citizens OF the
county 70 appear next Monday morn
ing.
The first Juror chosen to-day was J. A.
woodruff, a farmer. white; Jacob Fruie-
gar. a fruit grower, being the other. II
is believed that the remaining juror wiz
be secured on Monday.
The court took up the matter Of Juror
James Whitworth After several Wit
nesses testified. Judge Hart announced
that he would render his decision in tho
morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
BIG FLOUR MAN KILLED.
shot by Secretary, Who Had Been
DispIaced.

St Louis, No, Feb 5 S-CbsrIes y,
Jones. president Of the Commonwealth
Milling Company. was shot three times
and instantly killed to-day while IN his
Office by Herman Kretschmar, who was
shortly afterward arrested by Police Capt.
O'Mailsy.
The police report KretsChmaT as admit
ting that he shot Jones, Kretschmar as
serting that he asked Jones TO reinstate
HIN as the company's secretary. jones
refused. he added. saying Kretschmar s
successor had been installed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Mrs. wright Granted a Divorce.

Snecizl to The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd. FEB. S.-SIrs. Lille
4. Wright, now living IN Washington.
has been granted an absolute divorce
from her husband. Frederick A. Wright.
q promoter. The couple came here from
Philadelphia three years ago. n tn
bin Of complaint filed BY Mrs. Wright
she named Miss Dorcas Brunn, stenog-
rapher in her husbands efiee, as CO.
respondent.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04

Baltimore. Nd, Feb 2-Cha<ged with
felonius assault. a crime for which the
extreme penalty Is death in Maryland.
Joseph Janier, Of "a Classon avenue.
Brooklyn, n. Z. was arrested shortly
before noon to-day, and after having his
picture and measurements taken for the
Bertillion bureau. was committed without
bail for the action Of the grand jury.
The arrest OF Janier came az the re-
quest OF the Brooklyn police. who have
warrant for him on the charge OF
kidnapping eIeven-year-Old Katherine
LOersch. daughter Of Ernest Loersch. OF
343 CiasSon avenue, Brooklyn.
The girl was also found By the police
this morning Under & severe question
ing she broke down and signed & state
ment which makes out the case to be
one OF the most revolving that has come
under the notice OF the Rcal police de-
pertment- She Is being held under the
matron's care at the Central district p0-
Ice station.
VIII Hold Prisoner.
When Col Sherlock SWAMI, president
Of the police board. was assured that
Janier was guilty Of a more heinous Of
fense thar kidnapping IN this city, he
called I'D Gov. CrOthers BY telephone and
requested that he refuse any reouisltlon
papers IN the case 10 the Brooklyn au-
thoritles.
Janier and the girl arrived IN this city
from New York Monday night. and went
TO Wendeier's Hotel in North Calvert
street. Yesterday ne moved with the
girl 70 a boarding house known as the
St Elmo. also IN North Calvert street
At both places the man registered as
Paul and Florence NewhaTt. passing the
girl on as his daughter
The local detectives arrested Jznier n
the bar OF Wendler's Hotel he was IN
der the influence OF some stinulsnt, and
did not know exactly what he was doing
At detective headquarters Janier de-
MED kidnapping the girl, saying the
child's mother had given him permission
10 bring her here.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
THREE KILLED N WRECK.
Freight Trains Collide After ona
Gets Beyond Control,

Chillieothe, No, Feb. 3.-Three ns1
were killed and another so badly injured
that he is Tot expected TO survive, and
about fifteen car loads or cattle killed,
when two stock trains. one bound IA
Chicago and one 70 Kansas City, collide !
near RoversviIle NO. On the Chicago.
Milwaukee and St Paul this morning.
II IS said that one train ran away on a
long down grade and got beyond thz
control OF the engineer.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
KILLS GIRL THEN SELF.
brooklyn Man Commits Double
Crime In Hotel.

New York. Feb. 9-Harry c. Pope,
thirty-flve years old, who kept a saloon
at De KaIb and Reid avenues, in Brook
ly1. shot and mOtally wounded Bessie
Schroeder in the Melrose Hotel this after
noon and then killed himself.
a shot IN the room startled ele hotel
stad at 1 c'cloek this afternoon. Then
the woman ran out. She gained the head
OF the stairway and tumhled headIons
70 the ground floor. As she was falling
another shot was heard. and those who
entered the room found Pope dead. with
a bullet wound through his heart and ?
pistol in is right hand.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
SEEK TO GUST GOV. DEEME.
Resolution offered in Illinois EIee<
tiOn Contest.

Springfield, IL, Feb. a-Democratid
factions laid aside their armor long
enough to-day in the house OF representa-
tives 10 get the election contest joint
resolution before the members. After
the Joint session or the eIsction OF & Sen
ator was dissolved Lee O'NeI Browne,
minority leader, offered the contest reso-
luton
II contemplztes ousting Gov Charles s.
Deneen from his seat as governor on tie
contention OF frzud 81 the Novembes
election, after legislative investigation.
Action On the resolution was postponed
until next Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04

Rome. Feb. cardinal se-ahno Cre-
toni prefect Of the Congregation o.
Sacred Rites, Induigences and Sacred
Relics. died to-day lie was born IN
49, and created cardinal in 1876
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
ROCKEFELLER WILL SPEAK.
To Address Big Farmers' Club ss
Meeting Saturday.

Augusta, Ga, Feb. Sat the meeting
OF the Beech Island Farmers Club. to
be held next Saturday, John D. Rookie
feller VIII be present and make a short
speech 70 the farmers. The Beech club
is one Of the Oldest IN the United States
Il Is composed OF a large number OF the
leading farmers OF this section, and after
the meeting big barbecue Is always
held
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04

While you think Of it. telephone your
Want Ad. to The Washington Herald.
and bill viii be sent yon at ! cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
ALLEGED KIDNAPPER
Is REFUSED BAIL
Baltimore Police Make More
Serious Accusation.
EXTREME PENALTY IS DEATH

Prisoner Is Found in Same Hotel
with EIeveR-year-oId Girl, whom
He Had Taken from New York.
Pelice Ask that RequisitiOn Pa
pers BE refused by Governor.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Fafher Near CoIIan.e.

The father of Miss Coultry IS in a state
bordering On collapse over the death Of
Miss Coultry. In an Interview yesterday
he professed confidence IN Mr.. Simpson.
but said he could not understand Why be
had gone away and left him 10 bear the
bruat Of the afflictiOn.
AT the s4ice OF Dr.. John c. Simpson,
a brother Of Horton Simpson, II was said
yesterday that Dr. Simpson had left for
New York. The resOn for his trip. and
whether OF not II had any connection with
the Disappearance OF his brother, vas not
stated
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04

While you think OF it. telephone your
Want Ad. to The Washington Herald,
and bin VIII be sent you at cent word.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
LnrnI Temnerafure

Midnight %; g. n. S; = n, 2; a n. y:
6 a Il, 2; % a. n. g; z noon, 3; D II. %;
p II, s.; D IT, 8; D. n IS; . D N, g
Maximum 81; minimum. .
Relative humidily-s g. n, s.; 2 p n. 2; D
n. z Hours o. sunshine I0Z Per cent u rcs-
sIble sunshine. 100
Temperature sane date last yezr-ssszimun. g;
minimum z
Temperatures in Other Cities.
Temperatures in 0thE cities. tozuthrr With the
S-count q rainfall, for the twelve hours ended st
? s. yesterday, are as foIlcEs:
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
PRINCIPAL SIMPSON
GIVEN SUSPENSION
Board OF Education Takes
Action Pending Inquest.
10 CLEw AS TO WHEREABOUTS
Some Members of Board Believe that
Letter to Miss COultry. signed HOr-
ton Simpson, Stating that They Had
Been Secretly Married Is True.
Girls Father Near Collapse.

Horton Simpson, former principal OF the
Hubbard School. was suspended as prin-
cipal Of the Tak0ma Park Scaooi by a
unanimous vote OF the members OF the
board OF education ar & meeting yester-
day afternoon.
This action was taken after a report
os tbs secretary was heard The report
dealt with the death Of Miss Abbie NJ.
Coultry, a young school teacher. follow
ing az operation az the once OF Dr.
Albert L. Lawrence. Every phase Of the
unfortunate case was discussed. The
members OF the board had no information
at their disposal beyond what they have
recsived from accounts in the newspapers.
Suspension was decided upon pending the
result of the coroneTs inquest this morn
ing.
Eo Further Action.
Il vas the ssnse Of the meeting that no
further action should be taken until Mr..
Simpson had had q chance TO explain his
part IN the case, Il he had any, or until
more definite developments had ensue6-
The members OF the board were retI.
cent when asked concerning the proceed
ings in the meeting. Il is understood
that soma OF those present believed the
letter 70 Miss Coultry's father, signed
with the name Of Horton Simpson, IN
which the writer said they had been Sc
cTetly married. was a true statement
The divergent threads IN the strange
story are stiu badly awry The police are
searching for Mr. Simpson, who, they be-
he-S go stiil be IN Washington. So far
the search has been in vain. No cleW
has come to light concerning the missing
mans whereabouts. The dragnet is still
out, however, and the telegraph wires
ara carrying messages 70 the police OF
other cities.
United States Attorney Baker took q
hand IL the case yesterday. He procured
from the police z copy OF the letter re-
ceived by Nr. Coultry. n which the
writer signed the name OF Horton Simp-
son. and said he was going Ear away
Mr.. Baker Is not expected 10 take any
action until after the Coroner's Inquest
to-day
The Washington herald., 1909-02-04
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide. 7-g q. n and Tss :. n; 8oz
tide. 153 & 4. and 2. n
TomoTroE-High tide s-z T. n s1d sS5 D n.
loE tide, 2:s5 & II and 2-5 D. n
Condition OF the Water.
speGal &c he Washington Herald.
Har1eFs FeTEy. ". Va Feb 2-Shensndoah clear
and Potomac slightly cloudy today.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-06-05
ELks ELECT GRAND REPRESENT.
ATiVE.

At its meeting Wednesday night
Rice Lodge elected as its representa-
tive to the Grand Lodge Of Elks.
which meets this year In Detroit,
Richard Frazier, who has been serv-
ing for two years as Grand Deputy for
Colorado. This election is the high
est honor In the gift OF the local lodge
and goes to Mr.. Frazier by acclama-
ton. attesting in a large degree the
confidence his brethren have in him,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-06-05
mAsoNs. ATTENTION.

All Masons in good and regular
standing are invited to be present
with Rocky Mountain Lodge No. /. In
its annual communication Monday
evening. June I. tt It's hall. 17l2 Cur
tbs street.
c. A. FRANKLIN, w. NJ.
WM. .SPRAGUE. Sec.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-06-05
Y. N. c. A. RALLY PROLONGED.


At Shorter church Sunday after
noon there was held the rally for the
Young Mems Christian Brotherhood.
The results Of It were not complete
and II was decided to conclude It on
the third Sunday in June. Further
details will be made known.
The bazaar at Campbell church,
23rd and Lawrence streets, was inter
fered with on Tuesday night by the
inclenent weather, and 10 postponed
until Thursday night, the t0th, on
which date II will take place In all
completeness. Your patronage 10
much desired. vr
Quarterly meeting services viii be
hsld at Shorter. Chapel Sunday. Pee.
siding Elder ]. C. c. Owens will
preach at II a. m. Rev. w. c. vii.
llams at o'clock, at which time the
holy communion will be administer
ed: Rev. John Turner at o'clock.
Quarterly meeting Monday evening at
1880, Rev. ]. w. Braxton presiding.
A cordial welcome is extended TO all
REV. A. NJ. WARD. Pastor
~
Mrs. A. s. Goodall Of F. Collins who
was the guest Of Mrs. C. B. Franklin
for flew days this week returned
home Friday.
Rev J. E. Ford came to the city
Thursday night.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-06-05

and character, necessary to enter the
school. The first year eight months
term we propose to give these boys
and girls, aside from the sciences and
arts of domestic training, the common
English branches, they will be objects
of the kitchen, dining room, pantry
laundry, parlor, bedroom, their study,
use and arrangement"
You do not have to 90 East 70 learn
halrdressing In all Its branches. En-
qIire terms Of the Moier System Of
Colleges, 1929 18th street. Denver,
Colo. +h-' s'-s 49, ~
Madam Alice Dorsey, formerly OF
Kansas City, No., ls now In our city
and is giving scalp treatment, and 10
also growing hair. Give her 4 trial.
All work guaranteed. Phone Main
$3.50. 2510 Lawrence street ~ @
Dressmakins and plain sewing done
by Mrs. r. W. Kelly at her residence,
92s W. 7th ave. Guaranteed satlsfac.
tory.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-06-05

until Thursday night, the 10th, on
which date it will take place in all
completeness. Your patronage is
Miss Calpurnia Chinn, daughter of
Mrs. Falling, who has been away to
school at Howard University, gradu-
ated last week with high honors. She
participated in the commencement
program as class historian and was
also vice-president of her class. She
will do special work in one of the
eastern universities preparatory to
teaching.
The Lucy Thurman w. C. T. U. met
at Bethlehem Baptist Church on May
9th. Mrs. A. NJ. Ward being in Grip
pie Greek, Mrs. Beckham read a pa
per on Social Purity, which was high
ly appreciated. Next meeting will be
at Central Baptist Church next Fri
day afternoon at 2:30. At the last
meeting the ladies of Bethlehem
served us free ice cream and cake,
and the pastors wife. Mrs A. E. Rey-
nolds, reported $145 solicited for the
work
The bazaar at Campbell church,
23rd and Lawrence streets, was inter
fered with on Tuesday night by the
incIement weather, and is postponed
until Thursday night, the 10th, on
which date it will take place in all
completeness. Your patronage is
much desired.
The Daughters Of the Tabernacle
and the Free Will Club Of Bethlehem
church will give trolley ride Thurs
day evening, June 10. The cars leave
27th and Larimer streets promptly at
8 p. m. and traverse the best scenic
points Of the city.
A beautiful reception was given by
Mrs. Sarah Rountree and Mrs. L. H.
Williams to the stewardess board and
choir of Shorter A. NJ E. church
Tuesday night. The home of Mrs.
Rountree was beautiful in its deeora-
tions of pink and white. Those who
assisted the hostesses were Mrs. Lii
lie Lewis, Mrs. Irene Fife, Mrs Angie
Brookins, Mrs. |. Mcclure, Mrs. l.. H.
Graham, Miss Scharhorne, Miss Mel
son and Messrs. Gaskins and Handy.
Mrs. Arthur Battles, who formerly
lived here but has made Salida her
home for some time, passed through
Friday en- route to Ellsworth, Kansas,
where her husband had proceeded her
and where they will engage in farm
ing. They sold their city and farm
property near Salida
Mr. and Mrs. r. Norman are having
a new modern pressed brick two-story
home built at 5000 High street. When
completed 1t will be model of its
kind. Mrs. Carrie Washington and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Chapman will
also make their home there.
The newly elected officers of the
Knights and Daughters of Tabor
chosen in their Grand Lodge which
met in Colorado Springs last week
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-06-05
FOR RENT IN CHEYENNE.

One nice room for quiet man and
wife or for two nice men at Mrs-
Persons, 622 w. goth street
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-06-05

s. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly
worn mems clothing. Dress suits for
rent. 1927 Broadway. Phone Main
3432. Iz
WANTED-An experienced candy
maker can find place by applying at
this Office.
R. A. Duncan is confined to his
home with a fractured limb.
Mrs. A. ]. Lyles has been indispos.
ed, but is improving now.
Mrs. Ocey Cooper is rapidly regain
ing her former good health.
Mrs. W. H. Eligan was called to
Chicago Wednesday by the critical i'll
ness of her mother.
Major Vince of Victor is in the city
for a few days visiting with his
friends and family.
Miss Myrtle Bates, who has been
away visiting, has returned to the city
to the joy of her mother, Mrs. E.
Moore
Mr.. and Mes. S. T. Thomas of Colo
RADIO Springs were in the city for a
few days this week.
Mr. and Mrs George McCane lost
their infant boy Mother is doing
fairly well.
The Life Line Club holds it's meet
ing next week with Mrs. Florence
Cooper, the president, at 1927 Tre-
mont Place.
Mrs. Eliza Harper returned We'd
nesday from Chicago. where she went
to be present at the funeral of her
sister, Mrs. Winship, formerly of this
city.
Hiram Cash left for Galesburg
Thursday where he will visit his par.
ents, after which he will visit friends
in Chicago. He will return to the city
in the fall.
Edward Forrest Simmons, assistant
postmaster Of Americas, Georgia, was
one Of the visitors to the Presbyterian
Assembly. He went home Tuesday
morning.
Several persons came up from Colo
rado Springs Wednesday to be pres
ent at the funeral of Chas. Jackson
They were Howard Robinson, Arthur
Reese, Fred Roberts, Miss Eunice
Thornton, Sam Fleming and Austin
Jenkins.
Mrs. Anna Mcpherson and Mrs
Hughes entertained Rev. and Mrs
Wallace, and Mr.. John M Frierson al
dinner last Monday. All went away
happy and showered the hosts with
affair.
The bazaar at Campbell church
23rd and Lawrence streets, was inter
fered with on Tuesday night by the
incierrent weather, and Is postponed