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The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
WRIGHT TO TEST
new AERO CRAFT
Wilbur in the South Picking
Field for Experiment.

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. L5.-Wilour
Wright surprised the officers of the Com
mercial Club at noon to-day by dropping
in ana asking If he could be supplied
with suitable grounds for experiment with
some new machines which he hopes 10 try
out before spring.
II heard yesterday that you had many
large level plains and could take care OF
Us. so here I am"
Up 20 nishtfan he had found no place
10 suit him.
Wright said tonight.
1T viii take many years for the flying
ship to take anything away from the
railroads or boat lines. In the nature of
the case, they must be used for special
service, quick dispatch. and things of
this character. We are getting along
rapidly, but there IS yet much to learn. -
The bad weather Of the Carolinas drove
the aviator South to look for open
grounds and sunshine.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
QUIZ BIG OFFICIAL.
Chicago Grand Jury Reaching
Higher in Beef Probe.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-Going direct to the
inner offices of the packing concerns and
indicating that the Federal beef investl-
cation win surely strike higher up, L. B.
Patterson, vice president of the National
Packing Company. was called before the
Federal grand jury to-day.
This marks the end Of the policy Of
calling clerks and other subordinates in
the big packing concerns, whose evidence
has been that of office employees solely.
In the hearings to come the United States
district attorney viii call on any and all
employees in the industry who by years
Of experience actually know conditions in
the trust as they exist to-day.
The calling of Patterson came as sur
prise. In point Of Importance in the
packing world, ne excels all other wit
nesses who have testified thus far
John Agar, president of the Agar Pack
ing Company and Of the Western Pack
ing and Provision Company, was a wit
ness this afternoon. He was with the
jury for an hour and made vigorous
defense for the meat industry Of the
country.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16

The map Of College Park furnished to
President Bishop must have been wrong
in its measurements. There is no diff
Guilty in making turns there. even for
racing aeroplanes. I think the aeronauts
who would probably represent America
in an international meet will agree with
me- The College Park course has been
tried and found not wanting"
This was the statement Of Lieut. Frank
P. Lahm, Z. S. A, the first man to make
official government flights III a heavier
than-air soaring machine. at the luncheon
rendered to Cortlandt Field Bishop, presi-
dent of the Aero Club OF America, by
the Chamber Of Commerce yesterday at
noon.
The military aeronaut declared MIR.
Bishops criticism Of College Park will
be unanimously refuted by every aerial
expert He said the Wrights, Curtiss,
and Paulhan, to whom Bishop referred
the final decision as to the merits of the
flying course offered by Washington and
Baltimore, viii agree with him.
Bishop still Reticent.
President Bishop passed his second day
in Washington without committing him
self He refused to hand out a single
ray of hope to the business men and
amateur air artists who met in his honor
at the Chamber of Commerce. In a lecture
! last night at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth, 1901 Massachu-
setts avenue, he again gracefully side
( stepped the issue. lie said the Washing
ton-Baltimore proposition may be accept
ed by the Aero Club, and that it may
not be.
The talk last night to a carefully Sc
/ lected gathering Of scientists and their
friends, was President Bishops debutant
bow on the lecture platform After a
( dress rehearsal in q Pennsylvania avenue
moving picture show in the morning. ad-
dressed to zoo empty seats and a little
/ bevy Of newspaper men in the back row,
Mr. Bishop went into the intricities of
technical aviation. with illustrations of
recent flying events. He gave scientific
/ data fuently, and ventnred several
/ prcphesies as to future aviation, but moth
( ing was said about where the next big
meet Of the Aero Club will be held. Mem
bers of the press were not among those
present" and one or two tmorous re-
porters who sought admission were told
the affair was 'by invitation only"
Aero Club Not Invited.
The Aero Scientific Club was also not
I invited, but an enthusiastic little gather
/ ing of amateurs met al the Y. NJ. c. A.
and talked about aviation and the pros
poets Of the Aero Club of America cast
/ ing their verdict in favor of COLLEGE
Park.
Mr. Bishops announcement that the big
aviators viii have the final say as to
whether or not College Park is suited
for flying contests was the one topic Of
conversation among some 500 men fnti-
mately interested in the gentle game of
soaring yesterday. The general opinion
vas that the premier aviators will unani-
mously cast their votes favorably.
A movement was started in the Cham
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
ARREST BROTHERS
FOR GIRLS DEATH
Atlantic City Mystery May
Be Near Solution.

Atlantic City, Feb. l5.-In response to
a telegram from philadelphia that two
men had been arrested, answering the
description of William Seyler and his
brother Orvis, who are wanted in con
nection with the death Of eighteen-year-
Old Jane Adams, a detective and brother
OF the dead girl started for Philadelphia
to view the suspects.
The father of the dead girl begged that
he be allowed 20 accompany them to
Philadelphia, but fear that he might at
tempt to kill Seyler, if one Of the sus-
pects is identified as he, prompted his
being kept at home.
Police to-day declare that Seyler de-
tained Miss adams on the pier and re-
fused to let her return home with her
sister Alice, who called her Alice told
hes story TO the police and said that
her sister called back, He won't let me
CO.
The night was dark and the surf roll
ing, and the sister heard no more. At
the time Jane and Seyler were out at the
end of the pier.
The sister, according to her story, then
went home with Arvis. When her sister
did not return search was started. Then
followed the warrant against William
SeyleT, his disappearance with his brother.
and the finding of the body of Miss
Adams on the ice.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
WAS CIGAR CREATOR.
Gustav Beck Dies in Havana, Leav.
ing Big Fortune.

New York, Feb. 15.-The death OF Gustav
Beck, cigar manufacturer. was
to-day from Havana IL
enty-three years ago il. ,.,s.4u.s. s.4.u
went to Cuba when a young man. He
entered the tobacco business and built UP
a fortune and a name that was known all
over the United States.
He joined T. de P. Alvariz in founding
the firm Of Henry Clay, Book & CO. in
1885, with the help of British capital. He
was managing director of the firm in
charge Of the cigar-making branch. Many
famous brands Of cigars were associated
with his name
lie was also president of the Havana
Tobacco Company. He was interested in
public affairs. and subscribed generously
to charitable work.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
OUADRUPLE KIN FETE
TOPS NOVELTY MARK
Marriage, Centennial Birthday, and Two Wedding
ANNIVERSARIES Take WashngtonianS
to Scene in Baltimore.

Richter twenty-five years ago, and of
Mrs Bodick. FIVE years ago.
Mrs. Bodick. Of Washington. who cele-
brated her fifth wedding anniversary, is
the daughter Of Mrs Louis Richter. of
500 North Bond street, Baltimore. She
moved 10 Washington soon after her
marriage. Miss Richter, who was mar
ried tonight to Mr. Balterman, OF Wash
ingt0n, becomes the bride of the pro-
prietor Of a tailoring establishment at
iZl New York avenue, Washington. There
are five generations in the Freedmen
family, and guests were present from
Washington. Pitt5burg. and Norfolk
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
Speaker Rides Hobby at National Press Club,
and Significant Speech Is Applauded.
PinchOt, Peary, and Wiley Cheered.
TIMELY TOPICS FREELY DISCUSSED
cANNoNs TRIBUTE TO ROOSEVELT.

Theodore Roosevelt great the greatest press agent
knew He and the most popular man
in the United States my time only Lincoln and popu-
lar than Lincoln when he alive popular than Grant
was when he alive. In my humble sphere member Of the
House cooperated with Roosevelt Yet through the influence
of some specialists the country large believes that stood
in Roosevelt way And yet under RooSeves leadership with
House and Senate fairly harmony with him. there leg
sation and better legislation during his Of office OF little
less than eight years than any other sixteen years OF history
save alone the period of the civil and that which followed
Speaker Cannon.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16

Spec.sI TO TIE Washington Herald
Baltimore. Nd, Feb ia quadruple
celebration, the Tooth birthday ami
versary Of Mrs. Rachael Freedman, the
twenty-dfth wedding anniversary of her
granddaughter. airs. Louis Richter; the
fifth wedding anniversary Of her grand
daughter Mrs, Benjamin Bodick, OF
Washington, d. c., and the wedding
OF a great granddaughter, Miss May
Richter. 10 Paul NJ Balteman, OF
Was1ingtsn. d. G., took place at 17oS Ne
Culloh street tonight The musicians
present also attended the wedding OF Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
FOUR LOOT BANK.
Bind and Gag Policeman Before
Blowing Safe.

Chatsworth, H., Feb. 15.-Four bandits
to-day robbed the Citizens National Bank
of Chatsworth Of $500
They forced their way into the bank
by wrecking the front part OF the build
ing with nitroglycerin. They then blew
open the door Of the vault and helped
themselves TO about $500 in paper. 5000
in silver. and many bond and stock GER
tificates.
Unmasked and fourishing revolvers
they approached William Cahill a police
man. and commanded him 10 hold up his
hands. They tied and gagsed him and
then dragged him TO a garage, where they
left him.
Near by they found Albert Ksrber. q
baker They tied and gagged him also
and left him. in the garage.
The robbers drove away in a carriage.
Posses are in pursuit.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
NEW YORK TO DO HONOR.
Aldermen Plan Royal" Welcome
for Roosevelt

New York, Feb. l5-At the meeting Of
the Aldermen to-day. resolution was
submitted by Alderman johnson. The Re
publican floor leader. authorizing the
president of the board 90 appoint COM
mittee to arrange for a celebration Of the
homecoming Of AIr Roosevelt
The resolution proposed that the COM
mittee meet the returning distinguished
citizen who has rendered non-partisan
service TO his country. down the bay on
the day Of his arrival and there extend 10
him a royal welcome.
The resolution also called on the COVER
nor to issue a proclamation requesting
the people of the state TO observe the
day as one of rejoicing for Nj. Roose-
velt's safe return.
Alderman Dowling. the Tammany lead
er, promptly moved that the resolution
be sent to the committee on rules. and it
was Mr.. johnson said he had intro
duced az the request OF the officers OF
the Roosevelt League.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
PERISH IN FIRE.
Three Children Burned to Death in
Tenement.

New York, Feb. 15.-Three children lost
their lives in a tenement fire at I02 Clay
street, GreenpOint. Frank and MichaeeI
Schim. four and two years Of age, perished
in their parents rooms on the first floor
and Catherine Craig. five years old, was
found dead on the top floor While Mrs
Schim was away fire was discovered
in the house and the fremen were called.
1t is thought that the Schim children
set fire TO the house while playing with
matches.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16

Jefferson City. Mo. Feb. 15.-Gov. Had
ley. in a statement to-day. declared that
the st. Louis ballots in the FoIk-Stone
Senatorial primary were not burned on
the day before be made his charge Of
fraud in connection with Stones nomina-
tion, and Stones statement that they
were is a falsehood
II Stone is willing. Hadley wants TO
make a recount OF the vote, and he has
wired Gov. Folk for the Iatter's consent
If they consent. the recount viii begin
at once. II the recount shows Stone TO
have been nominated through fraud. the
governor asks him to resign and says
he will appoint Folk.
His statement follows: THE defense of
Senator stone that 1 waited until the day
after the Senatorial primary ballots were
burned before made my charge Of fraud
is an unqualified falsehood. The ballots
have nor been burned. either in Kansas
City or St Louis.
Challenged 10 Last stand.
If Senator Stone is willing 10 meet the
issue OF facts he viii consent for the
ballots 10 be recounted. wired Gov.
Folk. asking for his consent 10 the re-
count to-day IF the consent Of Stone
and Folk is secured, the recount viii
begin at once, with their representative
present. If it is found that stone was
not honestly nominated, he should resign.
and I viii appoint Folk as his successor;
and then, if Stone VIII consent to run
again. I viii agree 20 run against him,
/ in case Folk viii not contest with him.
stone now has an opportunity 70 show
/ his faith and the honesty Of his n0mina-
I ton by Consenung to recount. II he
ideclines. it cannot but be accepted as a
confession that he holds his Office by a
tainted and imperfect title"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
IsIcgant Furniture nt AuctIon

\ wonderful aSsemblage OF rare and
elegant furniture in rich mahogany a
collection Of Persian rugs and carpets.
n fine library. china. glass ornaments,
curios. &c. will be sold al SlOans. llC1
@ street, to-day, at II and 8. Common
cling with No: ] of the catalogue. This
sale offers a grand opportunity to furnish
your home in the quiet and elegant taste
of the connOisseur. at the prices of ordi-
nary appointments, and al the same time
you are making a profitable investment.
and laying by money or its value, for
the future generation. Catalogues az
Sloan's. ll0l G street.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Unsettled; prob
ably rain and colder to-day. To-
morrow probably snow and cold
er; brisk southerly winds, shift
ing to northerly.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
THE NINA SAFE.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 16.-RepOrts
reached here early this morning
that the naval tug Nina had been
sighted off Long Island on Sunday.
The little craft was headed for BOs-
ton, ignorant of all the suspense
created.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
COLLEGE PARK FIT,
INSISTS AER0NAUT
Lieut.. Lahm Declares Nap
Wrong in Measurements.
BISHOP is STILL SILENT
Aero President Refuses to En-
Tighten Enthusiasts.

Delivers Lecture, but Gracefully
Sidesteps Issue-lIembers of Press
Guests at Dress Rehearsal When
Bishop Addresses 200 Empty Seats.
Decision Up tn AviatOrS, Who Are
Expected 10 Favor Local Field.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
ACKERT VII BE TRIED TODAY.
Charged with Marrying Mrs. Anna
smith and Stealing 81 500.

Frederick Carlton Ackert viii be given
a hearing to-day in Police Court on the
charge of larceny of S13.S0O from Mrs.
Anna Smith, 32S Eighth street northeast.
On Monday morning Aekert was brought
from Birmingham, Ala. by Detective
Vermill.on. Ackert may also be tried in
Alexandria, Va, on the charge of
bigamy.
The accused admits having married
Mrs. Smith while his first wife was liv-
ing, though he declares he thought she
had divorced him. and afterward com
mitted suicide He claims the money
which he is accused of stealing was given
him.
Inspector Boardman says the Alex
andria authorities will probably be asked
to institute proceedings against Aekert
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
Rnnnnra No Candidate.

New York, Feb. ,15-Otto Barnard.
who. it has been reported was in line for
chairman of the Republican State CVm-
nittee, to succeed Timothy L. Woodruff
said to-day that he would not take tho
Office.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
HE DARES STONE
To SHOW HAND"
Hadley Challenges Recount
of Primary Ballots.
"PROyE II OR GET OUT'
Failure a Confession" Says
Governor of Missouri.

Asks Senator to Resign if Investiga-
tfOn Shows Fraud, and WOuId Ap-
point Folk TO His PIace-Othcr-
wise, He Says, He Would Run for
the Senate Against Him-BaIlOts
Not Burned, He Declares.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16

know whether I am going to set it again
or not. but they will have a lively time)
out in my State you know. we pay mare
internal revenue tax on the production of
alcohol made from corn than in any part
of the country"
Speaker CannOn's Speech.
Speaker Cannon said:
Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen-How can
talk about my hobby in ten minutes
after listening to the Weather Bureau
man. and the pure food man, and the man
for conservation. and the gentleman who
is going to find the south pole, and, last
but not least. the leader of the minority
the man Of great possibilities?
I agree with brother Clark that the
fanatic, the man with one idea in reTr
giOn, in science. In conservation, in
weather, in discovery. are all good people
An have their place John the Baptist
coming out of the wilderness and pro-
claiming the coming of the Master. had
his place although clother as he was
and eating locusts and wild honey, he
had awfully poor living The Master had
his eternal place, but some people think
his teachings would have been long de
layed had it not been for st. Paul
Coming down to moder ntimes, Joseph
Smith, the dreamer, had his place, but
he would have been undiscovered or for
gotten for centuries had it not been fog
Brigham Young And so it goes.
Now, my hobby in my little circle (and
il is quite a small one), has always been
to stand by and watch other peoples hob
bies. Think of It! If the Weather Bu-
reau had had full course TO run and
glorify. it would have spent more than
ten tint the public service that it has.
And when I come to Dr. Wiley-AIy Godl
suppose he had full course 10 run and
glorifyl Every man, woman, and child
that ate when they were hungry would
have been wondering whether they were
taking poison into their stomachs.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16

ber Of Commerce 10 invite Paulham and
Curtiss 20 washington as their guests to
view the field and make public their opin-
ion Of its advantages. The Capitals most
prominent business men took kindly TO
the idea. and it is expected steps VIII
be taken to have to experts visit the city
within a month The Wright brothers
may also be invited here. though they
have had ample opportunities TO judge
the course, and are said TO favor College
Park over the New York Fields where
the weather is always uncertain.
Fields Possibilities Discussed.
After the reception. Lieut.. Lahm. George
O. Totten, and President Bishop held a
conference and carefully went over the
map OF College Park, charting cut an
aviation course and discussing the possi-
bilities of the field. When President
Bishop left last night for New YORK. ac-
companied by Mr. Totten, he took the
map with him, together with Lieut..
Lahms estimates and technical notes
u must say" said President Bishop 70
the business men and aviators at the
Chamber OF Commerce, II every city
Z
nsutics as Washington is showing, the
science would progress by leaps and
bounds As to bringing the meet here. I
will say frankly that had I the choice
in my own hands, Washington would
stand an excellent chance. As ] have
no choice. as the matter rests largely
upon physical questions, c0uurour, and
ground levels and such, ! can make 10
promise. As 1 have said before. there are
certain physical obstacles IN the way.
and should they prove insurmountable.
should regret it,
The question arose during the recep-
ton as to whether OF not foreign avi-
ators would be willing TO risk litigation
with the WTights and enter an interna-
tional meet here. Mr.. Bishop disposed
Of it by saying the Wrights viii be asked
: in advance what their attitude viii be.
and il was suggested by President Will
lam F. Guide that at the same time they
be allowed to express their opinion as
~ tlc most suitable scene for the soaring
/ convention
satisfactory to WrightN.
As a matter Of fact Wilbur Wright
stated last week when he was in Wash
ington that the brothers viii not block
the plans Of the Aero Club in any way,
Among those who were at the Chamber
/ Of Commerce reception were DT. W. W.
/ Christian, Rexford Smith, H. Chandler
Hunter, Samuel Luttren, Edward
! BOeckh. Robert Moore. Emile Berliner.
/ L. II Young, +. l. Rice, Nathaniel Lut-
| trelI, Charles Avery, Lieut. Frank P.
Lahm. L. S. A. Lieut. Frederick Hum
phries, L. s. A; Gen. James Allen. L.
I S A; Lieut. Frank p. Long. L. S A; A.
/ Leftwich Sinclair. Daniel J. Callahan,
and Joseph Richardson.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16

Federal Games, Saturday, Feb. 10.
Complete entry list in Herald tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16

FIO-aI work by Blackstone
Commands admiration, 14th * II
The Washington herald., 1910-02-16
TaIIss of Conservation.

|
Now let Us come to the conservation
| hobby-and it is a hobby. Conservation
| Is all right. / never have been scared
| about the coal giving out or about the
forests being properly utilized There
has been, and will be, something of
waste. I have never been scared about
those magnificent land grants that were
the means of crossing the continent span
ming the desert, and tunnelling the noun
tains
| Now. sometimes scientists and con-
servation people run wild I am sorry
| PinchOt is not here, because I like him.
| He is an able man. You said Mr. Chair
man, that he is still Chief Fsrester. Well.
he is Chief Forester, I guess, in the esti-
nation of the people. but he is not still
An uncomfortable subordinatei So is
Wiley. They are both great men.
''Why, Champ. if in the providence of
God you had been President and had a
Cabinet. and you had had under you two
men in subordinate positions like those
men, they would have been out of the
public service in a holy minute, because
they were the whole shooting match and
the Secretary had great trouble in being
| Secretary.
After ALL DR.. Wiley has his place. and
is doing a great work. When I get ND to
take drink, and when I see alcohol
about 40 per cent in the whisky and the
balance water, de disgusts me when he
wants me to surprise my stomach by call
ing for blended spirits.
out in my State, you know. where I
! live and where I get an Endorsement
when 1 want to come back to Congress.
and where ! have gotten that indorse-
/ ment so far, l do not know whether I
am going to get it again or not but they
viii have lively time out in my State.
You know we pay more internal revenue
/ tax on the production of alcohol made
! from corn than in any part Of the coun-
try.
Refers 10 Peary.
Now as 10 Peary. What a great thing
it was to discover the north pole. I
honor him. I honor him because he be-
longs TO the caucasian race and is an
American. I honor him for his grit and
| his energy. From the practical stand
point we cannot get our ice up there.
There is one bad thing abou5 it. Cook
has got the most money out of it so car.
I am glad Peary is going down to find
| the south pole
4 was awfully sorry when he found
the north pole, because the effort of
that newspaper man Wellman 10 get up
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