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Arizona republican., 1909-04-21
MIR. MAURER'S IDENTITY.

Boston. April 2O.-The board or commissioners for foreign missions has received information that MT. Maurer, who was killed at Adana, has been identified as a Mennonite. Two years ago Mir Maurer was married to a young woman who had been working in an unofficial manner with the American board of missionaries. It is thought she belonged in the western part of the United States.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21
MARIcoPA'S PETITION

Washington, April 20.-(SpeciaD- Senator Guggenheim presented in the senate a petition from the citizens of Maricopa county. Arizona, against a reduction of duty on sugar imported from the Philippines.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21
A FLORIDA KILLING.
By a Young Woman Who Had Been
 tilted.

Jacksonville, Fla. April 20.-'I am going to marry Elizabeth Bagley," an nounced Earl P. Adams. an actor to- day. to Miss Jessie Brown, a prominent young woman here.
 'Tll kill you then" she exclaimed. Drawing a revolver, Miss Brown shot Adams dead. She was arrested. Miss Brown is the sister of May Brown. who was killed here in 1905 by her fiance, who at the same time shot her mother, Mrs. Freeman, and Detective Cahoon.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21

are expected to arrive from Mazda lena Bay tomorrow. The Japanese warships will remain at San Fran cisco one week and then proceed to Seattle.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21

Tallahassee, April 20-DIncan U. Fletcher of Jacksonville has heen elected United ,States senator by the legislature.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21
NATIONAL.

At New York-New York Philadel phia game postponed (rain).
 At Cincinnati-St. Cincinnati game postponed (rain).
 At Boston-Boston-B Brooklyn game postponed (rain).
 At Chicago-Chicago-P o-Pittsburg game postponed (rain).
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21
A SINGLE GAME
 IN BIG LEAGUES

Rain Was General Throughout the
 East.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21

Young and Clarke.
 At ladelphia-Philadelph New York game postponed (rain).
 At St. LOuis-St. LOuis-Chicago game postponed (cold weatheD.
 At Washington-Boston Washington game postponed (wet grounds).
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21

AMERICAN.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21
NEW FLORIDA SENATOR

BdIItfItS-NOtslHtT d1IU OTtHUUTII Carson and Armbruster.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-21

Do you want a FIvE-AcRE TRAcT7 I have a five-acre tract about one mile from the center of town that I will exchange for city property. E. E. Pascoe, 110 North Center St.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
NINE STUDENTS ARRESTED.
Police Victorious in Class Rush at
George Washington University.

Defeat came to the freshman class Of
George Washington University last night
az the annual class rush. Eight OF the
sophomores were taken away by the po-
lice, and the rush ended.
Cnlucky freshmen were tied with ropes
and then painted 10 look like Indians.
The battlefield was in Pennsylvania ave-
nue., and the night was almost hideous
in that vicinity.
An unexpected development Of the even
lngs fun, however. and not on the pro-
gramme. was the arrest Of nine students
by Policemen Draeger, Nesser. and Hay
cock. OF the First precinct. on the charge
Of unlawful assembly. It Is said that the
offenders. faces blsckeued and tied to-
gether with rope. were forcing their way
into moving picture theaJers and causing
a disturbance generally. Following the
taking Of their names and addresses. all
were released on s. collateral. The stu
dents who were arrested follow:
Harold Keats, eighteen years old, 1906
street northwest; Estler H Ellison.
twenty-three years old. l245 Thirty-frst
street northwest; Anthony Lucas, jr.-
twenty years old 1406 Sixteenth street
northwest; Henry Z. Cockrell twenty
one years old. 1923 S street northwest;
Thomas r. Manning. twenty-five years
old. Second street northeast: MyrOn S.
Curtin. twenty years old, Chevy Chase;
Albert L. Wright, twenty-five years old.
1iC2 L street northwest. and William
Ryan, twenty years old. 400 L street
northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
FLAT RECLAIMING FAVORED.
CitiEena' Association Takes
Up Health Movement.

ID Health Movement.
At a meeting Of the Northeast Citizens
Association at Northeast Temple LAST
night. J. Clinton Hiatt. Of the Columbia
Heights Association. read a resolution
adopted by that association asking Con-
gress 10 make an appropriation for build
ing a normal school on the site already
purchased at Eleventh and Harvard
streets. The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Frizzeu, chairman OF the commit
tee on steam railways, offered a report
Of the committee regarding the H street
subway, recommending that the police
regulations be enforced.
Mr. Woods. Of the street-cleaning de-
partment. stated that the expense in
VOWED in keeping this passage clean
and sanitary was excessive.
A great deal of interest centered about
a discussion regarding the reclamation
OF the Eastern Branch fats. A resolu-i
ton was adopted indorsing the action OF
the press in its effort to procure the reel
lamatiOn Of the AnacOstia fats. and
favorlng bond issue FOR an amount OF.
money necessary. The executive COM
mIttee was instructed 10 cooperate with
the different associations Of the city IN
this projecG Dr. Walter said that he
attributed the majority Of typhoid fever.
cases IN the District 20 the existing con-
ditions along the Eastern Branch.
The following officers were elected: z.
y. Tucker, president; Dr. L. D. Walter.
first vice president; DR.. Starr Parson,
second vice president; s. Sauerbutts sec
rUary: W. G. Land, financial secretary;
a. II. Holston. treasurer The following
executive committee was also reelected:
John Fleming, William A. Linton, +.
D. Foster. and Mr. Frizzel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
BIG BUILDING PLANNED.
Negro Theater and office Structure
VIII Cost $500. 600.

Announcement was made before the
FaiTmOnt Citizens Association last night
that within sixty days the Lincoln me-
mortal building. 20 cost SS03 COO. would Ia
started n this city. The statement was
made by A. c. Deltwyn. Of New York
W Sidney Pittman. sOn-in-law OF Booker
T. washington, is president OF the com
pany that will erect the building and
theater AT some point in the central sec
ton Of Washington. II VIII be supplied
with Offices for the exclusive use Of negro
professional and business men. and viii
be seven stories in height. The seating
capacity will be 2.500
Commissioner Macfarland. n q letter 10
Mr. Pittman made public yesterday. said:
In the hands OF such men as yourself
and those whose names I know in the
list OF officers and directors. il ought ID
be a great success"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
HOTEL BARTENDER ARRESTED.
Guest from Virginia Claims He Was
Robbed at Georgetown Hosiery.

Accused Of robbing a guest at the
Farmers and Merchants Hotel, 1910 NJ
street northwest. which was raided by
police OF the Seventh precinct about ten
days ago. George T. Hilton. forty-nine
years old. a bartender at the hosiery
was arrested Sunday night by Detective
McGiH Grove
Hilton was taken 10 the Seventh pre-
clnct station. he denied the charge Of
robbery, and declared he could prove his
innocence. Benjamin Lenovitz, proprie-
tor Of the hosiery. furnished $500 bond.
and Hilton was released.
The complainant Is Thomas Z. Sloper,
Of Prince William County, Va II is al
legged Sloper went 10 the hotel about 9
o'clock Sunday morning and remained
there until 1 O'Clock in the afternoon.
The police say he was intoxicated. When
Sloper started 20 leave the hotel he de-
clared he had been robbed and notified
the police.
Lenovitz said last night that Sloper
was not robbed in the hotel The pro-
prietor declared Sloper was without
money when he entered the building. and
had been trying 10 borrow u cents a few
minutes before.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
JOHN P. POE IS PARALYZED
Prominent Baltimore Lawyer Is
Critically III.
He Is Father Of the Famous Group
of Princeton Foot
ball Stars.

Baltimore Nd. Oct. 11.-Wlth his entire
left side paralyzed, Hon John Prentis
Poe, one Of the most prominent attorneys
Of the state, and former attorney gem
eral Of Maryland, lies critically III a.
the home Of his daughter. Mrs Alfred
Tyler. at Ruxton
Just as Mr.. Poe was rising from bed
about o'clock yesterday morning he was
stricken with paralysis. which affected
the entire left side The stroke also
affected his voice, but be managed TO
call for help. and his daughter hurried to
his aid
Mr.. Poe knew what was the matter
with him, and advised that physicians be
summoned at once. The physicians did
all they could to alleviate the condition
which they declared 10 be the result Of
a stroke Of paralysis. and then they had
trained nurses sent 10 the house. Through
out yesterday morning Mr.. Poe's condi-
ton became worse as each hour went by.
and all Of the members OF his family
were called to his bedside each expect
Ing the end at any moment
At noon Mr.. Poe reached the most
critical stage OF his illness and was so
weak that il seemed but a question OF
minutes. Then. entirely unexpected. the
III man rallied Throughout the after
noon ne steadily regained strength and
passed last night comfortably.
Late this afternoon II was reported
that. although Mr. Poe was IN. he was
stronger than he had been at any time
yesterday. and mat he is resting easily
Mr. Poe during the past few months
has enjoyed excellent health, and as late
as last Saturday he delivered a lecture
In the University Of Maryland Law
School. and also argued a case in court.
Mr. Poe's name was heralded all over
the country and became almost a house
hold word because OF the connection of
his name with the Poe suffrage amend
ment, which was defeated two years
ago. and because he Is the father of the
most famous group OF football players
in the United States.
Mr.. Poe was born in Baltimore August
p. 1881. was a son OF Nelson and Jo-
sephine Z. Poe, and q relative OF Edgar
Allan Poe. He was a student at Prince
ton University. where. in 1854. he re-
ceived the degree Of A. B. Three years
later he received the degree OF A. NJ, and
In l9Of he was honored with the degree
OK LII d.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Dances and Receptions.
PARKERSBURG HAS BIG BLAZE.
One store Destroyed, Another Dam
nEcd-LOss, $4,000.

Parkersburg. W Va. Oct IA fire
which caused a loss Of $4,000 and owing TO
the lack OF water pressure, endangered the
whole business section OF this city, broke
out early this morning in the store Of the
Imperial Confectionery Company
The flames quickly enveloped the estab-
lishment which was entirely destroyed.
and spread TO the adjoining store OF the
Peoples Credit Clothing Company. which
sustained loss estimated at $1,000.
The Camden Theater. the finest amuse-
ment structure between Wheeling and
Cincinnati, also caught FIRE and narrowly
escaped destruction. The fremen sue
ceeded, however. by strenuous exertion,
in checking the flames and the fine build
ing was only slightly damaged
The large pump at the waterworks
had broken down when the fire started.
and there was practically no water pres
sure. 10 which fact the heavy loss is
chiefly attributable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
,ncy. williams
HOTEL MEN IN SESSION.
Favor Aviation Meet In Washington
I'm 1910.

There was a unanimous Endorsement by
the members OF the Washington Hotel
Mems Association last night at the
Shoreham Hotel on the aviation contest
advocated by the Chamber of Commerce.
the Board of Trade, and other business
institutions. TO be held in this city In
1910
The meeting was principally for the
election OF officers For the third sue
cessive time the same administration was
renstated. The officers are J. T. Devine.
president, G. F. Schutt, vice president,
and T. A. Mckee. secretary treasurer.
No change was made in the executive
and legislative committees, and the or
ganization will carry out the policies of
last year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
MORE MILEAGE FOR SEABOARD
Number of Short Lines Are Merged
with Trunk Lines.
John SHELTON william Says Recent
Action of Stockholders was Not
Victory for Himself.
500 . 10 wsshlngton go.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va. Oct. n.-John Shelton
Williams stated to-day that the Atlanta
and Birmingham Air Line Railway. oper-
ating 237 miles OF track; the Florida West
Shore Railway. operating seventy miles;
tho Plant City. Arcadia and Gulf Rail-
way, operating nineteen miles: the Ca
tawba Valley Railway. operating twenty
two miles. and the Tallahassee and South
western Railroad, operating thlrty-nine
miles. have all been merged with the
Seaboard Air Line
These allied lines will increase the
operating mileage OF the Seaboard sys-
tenn by 400 miles. The mileage now
owned and operated by the seaboard
system IS 900O miles. These several sub
sidlary roads have been operated hereto
fore by the SeabOard, but separately
from that line
Following this statement Williams
added:
I regret that some newspapers that did
not entirely understand the situation and
some OF my enthusiastic friends are too
much disposed 10 herald the recent ac-
ton In New York In electing myself and
some OF my friends 20 the Seaboard
electorate as a Williams victory This
is a wrong view The action was not
a victory or a defeat for anybody. and
was not so intended. There has been
no fight since the receivership."
Asked about the presidency. Williams
replied.
That Is a matter Rat need not be
discussed at present as it IS expected
that the whole subject OF the manage
ment viii be taken up in harmonious
and friendly spirit, after the ending OF
the receivershlp. I think there IS not
much doubt that whatever is done
will be done by general agreement SO
far as l have had an opportunity 70 OBJ
serve, the directorate Is now unanimous
In the desire TO make the Seaboard a
great and valuable property. and vast
factor IN The building up Of the south"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

at the primary Of the First and Second
election districts Of Coroner Julius Har-
burg's Tenth assembly district.
The prisoners were arrested while act
Ing as inspectors at the registration
places Of the First and Second elecuoh
districts Of the Tenth assembly district
and were sent TO the Tombs. after having
their pedigrees taken.
The five remaining warrants, which
were not executed to-day. are said to
name four other inspectors and Tam
many district captain.
The examination Of witnesses VIII go
on. and many more indictments are ex-
peCted
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Lynchbure Calls to DR.. Copeland.

Lynchburg Va, Oct. IA meeting Of
the vestry Of st. Paul's Church was held
this afternoon, and a telegram was read
from Rev DR.. J. Henning helms. of Wash
ington, declining the call recently ex-
tended him. 1t was then decided 10 ex-
tend a call to Rev Pcbert S. Copeland
Of The Church OF the Ascension OF Balti-
more.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Miss Wilson Dies at LynchburE.
peaal 70 mo Washington Herald.

SpoClaI o Inc washington H5raIl-
Lynchburg. Va, Oct u.-AIiss Lucy
Anderson Wilson. aged seventy-eight
years. a daughter Of the late Judge Dan
lei Wilson, Of the Lynch0urg Circuit
Court, a native OF Cumberland County,
but almost a lifelong resident OF the city,
IS dead here. She had been I'll for two
weeks. She was an aunt Of William V.
Wilson, an attorney OF this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
HELM IN MARYLAND.
Alabama Representative VIII Speak
for Suffrage Amendment.

Baltimore. Nd. Oct. Representative
]. Thomas Heflin. OF Alabama. arrived
in Baltimore this afternoon. in response
10 an invitation from the Democrats Of
Maryland to make speeches during the
present campaign II hP- been arranged
that Mr.. Helm speak Princess Anne
tomorrow afternoon. 1t is likely that
Mr.. Hefiin will make other specifies. but
the dates and places VIII probably not
be decided upon until after he has con-
ferred with Gen. Vandiver.
Representative Hehin is one Of the
Southern Democrats who has been in
vited to come and stump the State for
the amendment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
SUFFRAGETTES GO TO PRISON.
Magistrate Deals Harshly with Pris-
Oners at Newcastle.

Newcastle Oct. 1.-THE suffragettes
who were arrested on Saturday for
disturbances were dealt with severely
IN court here to-day. Two OF them, in
Guiding Lady Constance Lytton, were
TO month at hard labor, and
three. who were charged with breaking
windows. were given a sentence OF four
teen days at hard labor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
DEMOCRATS ARE GAINING.
An Increase of 800 Shown I'm Regis
tration in Dorchester County.

Madison, Nd, Oct. 1I-From reliable
reports from every district and precinct
IN Dorchester County except two. the
Democratic campaign committee claims
a gain OF 300 votes. The registration by
the Democrats was thoroughly conducted.
while the Republicans were unorganized.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Ro.ton Tourists Here.

F. W. Briggs IS registered at the Ma
tional Hotel with his usual crowd Of Bos-
tonians, who are here for sightseeing
and recreation. Mr.. Briggs has sixty
five in the party. They will remain in
the Capital until Friday While in Wash
ington the party will visit the public
buildings and Mount Vernon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
TWO ASSAULTS AT LYNCHBURG.
Negroes Use AK and Knife, and Vie
Tins Are in serious Condition.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg Va, Oct. 1.-Following up
on the heels of a murder OF negro Sat
urday morning and another shooting that
afternoon, the police now have two feloni-
Gus assaults among negroes to con-
tend With one OF the assaults
was committed with an AK and
another was a cutting ARRAY Both OF
the victims are in a serious condition.
one Of the assailants is under arrest. but
the other escaped These crimes, it is
believed. have caused almost every negro
10 arm himself.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Southern hallway clerk weeds.

oTorlAI % nc Waslington Herald
Danville. Va. Oct. u.-Miss Nellie En-
merson and Timothy Terrell were united
IN marriage last nigh1 at the home OF
the bride here, Rev. J. c. Holland, pastor
Of the Keen Street Baptist Church. ofTici-
ating. The bridegroom is employed by
the Southern Railway Company.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
DIsTILLER PAYS BIG FINE.
Joseph II. Savage Pleads Guilty and
Is Assessed 81 ,465.

Spcclal 70 Inc " afllngLln deIalu
Winchester, Va. Oct u-Joseph H
Savage president and general manager
OF Savage Distining Company. OF Kerns-
town, entered n plea of guilty to-day TO
twenty-three counts in indictments found
against him last week by the grand jury
OF the Frederick County Circuit Court
and paid fine and costs aggregating
81, 4e5. Twenty indictments against the
company were quashed because they were
virtually the same as those against
Savage
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
LAD SHOOTS STEPFATHER.
Claimed Latter Was Beating His
Mother.

Claimed Latter Was Beating His
Mother.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va, oct u.-Angered be-
cause his stepfather James johnson, is
alleged 70 have beaten and cursed his
mother Carl Burkett. a youth CT eight
teen years, borrowed a shotgun from a
neighbor at White Post. Clarke County.
this morning. and shot him, tearing away
part OF Johnson's right breast Burkett
then made his escape.
Johnson married Burketts mother some
time since, and they are said TO have had
frequent domestic disturbances. Burkett
warned Johnson TO stop his alleged cru
city. threatening him at the time, but
trouble was renewed this morning. John
son Is reported in a precariOus condition
tonight, with a fighting chance of re-
covery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
VALLEY DROUGHT BROKEN.
Gets n Ten-hOur Hard
Ruin

Gets n Ten-hOur Hard
Rain.
Special to The Washington Herald
Harrisonburg, Va, Oct. u.-To-day the
greatest drought ever known TO this sec
ton Of the valley was broken when a
hard rain fell for ten hours. The last
rain was on June o. The corn crop IS
badly damaged likewise the late apple
crop.
The situation has become so serious
that farmers had to drive cattle from
one 10 FIVE miles for water. while families
in the country hauled water for house
hold use. For weeks Harrisonburg's cleo
trio power has not been turned on in
daytime.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
Arrested for Drunkenness, Dfe..

Harrisonburg. Va. Oct. u.-John Beach
who was arrested last night on a charge
OF drunkenness, was found dead in his
cell at the county jail to-day. The coro-
ner's jury brought in a verdict that he
had come 10 his death by the excessive
use Of alcohol
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12

II your family spends $500 OF your
yearly income, your value TO that family
represents $4,000; provided, the $50, 600 is
invested at per cent II death should
take you would your estate. after debts
are paid. be valued at s300OO2 Talk with
Rawlings. Westory Bldg.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-12
GATHER AT DANVILLE
Reunion of Confederate Vet
Grams Opens To-day.
SONS WILL ALSO HOLD SESSION
DanviIIe Is Considered the Last
Capital Of COnfederacy, and City
VIII Give Old Veterans n Royal
WeIcOme-ParRde and Receptions
TO Sponsors VIII BE Features.
speciaI 10 The Washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Danvllle. Va. Oct n.-Trains to-day
brought into the city hundreds OF Con-
federate veterans from every section Of
Virginia to attend the twenty-second an
nual reunion Of the Grand Camp OF Con-
fcderate Veterans of Virginia. which con-
venes here tomorrow morning for a ses-
sion Of three days. Many invited North
Carolina veterans are also here
The city is gayly decorated in honor
Of the occasion. This is the frst time
the grand encampment OF Virginia has
assembled IN Danville and owing TO the
fact that this city is termed the last
capital Of the Confederacy. the people
here are taking much pride in the event
Il wac at the home Of the late Mai. w.
I. Sutherlin that jefferson Davis con
vened the last official meeting OF his
cabinet before the surrender. This build
Ing. which is still standing. is along the
line Of the parade, and has been lavishly
decorated.
GOV. Swanson 10 Speak.
The opening session VIII be held in the
Ridge Street Tabernacle, and win be pre-
sided over by Grand Commander s. s
Brooke, Of Roanoke. The address OF well
come will be delivered by Mayor Harry
Wooding. the commander Of the Cabeu-
Graves Camp OF Confederate Veterans. Of
this city. other prominent speakers IN
clude Gov. Swanson. Judge Samuel W
Williams, and Capt r. S. Parks. OF
Luray. Va. The grand parade Will take
place on Wednesday. and VIII be partici-
pated IN by the various local organiza-
tons.
The opening session OF the Sons ~
Veterans will be held tomorrow after
noon at Ridge Street Tabernacle and
VIII be presided over by Commander w
q. Pritchard. OF Newport News. The
address OF welcome win be made by
Eugene Withers. OF Danville. Other
speakers will be w. Mcdonald Lee. OF
rvington; z. Lee Trinkle Of Wythe-
'ille. and ]. Boyd Sears, OF Mathews.
Dances and Receptions.
On Wednesday will occur the principaI
social events OF the reunion These in
clude ball by the Sons OF Veterans. a
reception at the home Of Mrs. c. d. NOEL
to the visiting sponsors and maids Of
honor. and reception by Mrs. J. y.
WylHe and Mrs W. d. OVERLY 10 the
visiting sponsors and maids. The local
chapters OF Daughters OF the Confed-
eracy will also hold a reception at the
House Rock Country Club
The Danville fair opens on Wednes-
day. and Thursday will be observed as
Confederate Day" and the O'd soldiers
given free tickets 10 the grounds.