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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
WILL PHOTO COMET.
Naval Observatory Astronomers to
Follow Astral Visitor.

Astronomers at the = s. Naval OBJ
seryatory VIII begin. Monday. the work
Of making a series of photographs Of
Halley's comet. A picture will be taken
each clear day until about June /. when
the comet VIII be gradually leaving the
earth. The observatory has two six-inch
and one eight-inch Photographic lenses
which will be used in making the pictures
Of the heavenly visitor When the series
OF photographs is completed the obserya-
tory viii have a pictorial history Of the
Visit Of the comet. The work will be con-
Quoted by Prof Asaph Hall. L. s. n. in
charge Of comet observation
I'VE first observe5 the comet said
Prof. Hall. ION last Sunday morning. at
4:5 O'Clock. through the 2s-inch equatorial
telescope only the dim outline was vis-
ible 1t was near a star OF the sixth
magnitude. and il seemed TO have slight
leaning 20 one side as II the edge of its
tail were coming into view Then it was
about 100000 miles from the earth.
"A second observation was made Thurs
day morning The comet seemed much
brighter because Of its rapid approach 70
the earth. 1t is moving away from the
small star. A halo In the direction %
the sun seems 20 be forming. This halo
will probably develop later into the tail
Of the comet. II Is now much brighter
than its companion star. II is little
north Of east in the morning sky just
before dawn. It's distance now is approx
imately l23,C0o.0o0 miles from the earth.
1T is impOss. BILE 10 say" continued Prof.
Hall. now long the comets tail will be
on this visit. On former occasions il de-
veloped a length Of from 80 TO % degrees. -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
GRAVES GAVE OWN
VIEWS,SAYS HEARST
Editor Inclined to Coincide
with Personal Opinion"

New York. April 15.-WilHam Randolph
Hearst gave out statement tonight
in which he said that in his speech at
the Washington banquet. John Temple
graves had expressed his personal opin-
ion," and that Mr. Hearst knew nothing
of what Mr.. Graves was intending to
say" Mr.. Hearst added, however. that
his own personal opinion coinclded very
largely with Mr. Graves as expressed in
the speech.
mo one, the statement began. lis
authorized to speak for the large body Of
independent voters who constitute the
Independence League and such similar
organizations. Mr. Graves does not pre-
tend to do so. and certainly do not as
sumo 20 do So"
The statement continued that ''by the
elimination Of Tammany the Democratic
party has been greatly improved and
purified" and then cited the Outrageous
corruption of the Republican Legislature
in New York State" the brazen effront-
cry Of $1,000 Aldridge. "and other matters
which continue 20 make a union of the
Independents with the Republican party
more or less impossible"
There remain, then, to the Independ-
ents the alternative Of uniting with the
Democrats or running an entirely inde-
pendent campaign. Our choice Of these
alternatives can only be determined by
the attitude Of the Democrats. by their
declaration Of principles and their selec-
tlon Of candidates"
that "our independent forces" would be
ready to unite with the Democratic
party if-and only if-their principles
can best be promoted by such COM
hinatinnr ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16

Pennsylvania avenue at Seventh
street yesterday was the scene Of a
suffragist demonstration like they
have in England, when women in
an automobile made speeches and
distributed circulars. Mrs. Harriet
Stanton Blatch was the star orator,
and she was applauded from every
corner when she said women would
be peaceable when they have the
right to vote, until which time they
proposed to make noise.
Just before the street meeting a
letter of apology to President Taft
was unanimously adopted by the
association, which is holding its an
nual convention in Washington.
WOMEN NOT TO BLAME.
The letter denied that the Kissing cpl
side OF the opening night was caused by
officers or delegates of the convention
They made it plain that the apology was
forthcoming only because President Taft
was a guest Of the association at the
time OF the demonstration against him.
When Miss Anna Howard Shaw asked
the convention in so many words to in
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16

Vienna, April 15.-This city is giving
Col Roosevelt a warm welcome. The en-
thusiasm does not equal that manifested
at Porto Maurizio. but the curiosity shown
here is far greater than in Naples or
Rome. Wherever Roosevelt goes a crowd
gathers 70 see him. while there is con-
stantly a crowd outside his hotel which
increases or diminishes according 20 the
expectation Of Rooseyelt's appearance. As
as Rome and Porto Maurizio. the popu-
lace insist upon calling him President" &"
Cordial volleys Of "Hochs" always greet
his appearance. Roosevelt Is pleased with
this popular appreciation. and exclaims:
1T is just like America"
His audience with the Emperor to-day
occupied forty minutes 1t was held in a
private apartment The Emperor was
dressed in the splendid uniform Of a
general From room to room Roosevelt
was ushered by relays Of court officials
in gorgeous uveries.
Silent as 10 Interview.
He declines 10 tell the correspondents
anything that passed between himself and
the Emperor. There had been much dis
cussion ar court concerning how the
Emperor should properly address Roose-
welt. he not being royal, a president. or a
governor.
The archives OF the palace were ran
sacked for a precedent, for the Austrian
court is. perhaps. the most punctillous in
Europe IN matters OF etiquette Appar-
emily It was finally concluded that the
Emperor might call the ex-President my
great friend" without violating any OF
the principles or theories Of court ETH
quette.
The crowd which assembled 20 see Col
Roosevelt enter the palace remained after
he went in and grew larger momentarily
in order 10 see his departure. After he
left the palace Col Roosevelt drove 10
the Capuchins Chapel 10 lay wreaths on
the tombs OF the murdered Emuress
Elizabeth and the fl-starred Crown Prince
Rudolph. Here another large crowd gave
him a hearty welcome.
Baron Hengelmuller Austrian Ambas-
sador TO the United States. alone attend
cd Col Roosevelt in the chapel. where
solitary monk. IN the robe OF a Capu-
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
FISH INVOLVED IN PROBE.
Former Illinois Central President
Drawn Into Investigation.

Chicago, April l5.-The name of Stuyve-
SAINT Fish, former president Of the Hi
nois Central Railroad. was to-day drawn
into the investigation Of alleged graft
on the part Of employees and officials Of
that railroad.
A preliminary report from the detective
who has been conducting an investiga-
ton that will be submitted 10 President
J. T. Harahan. will show that the ma
jority Of those charged with corruption
are either appointees Of the Fish admin
istration or employees who have been
working under those sppOintees. The
report will show, further. that so far
as the investigation has proceeded it
indicates that the fraud has extended
over a period of four years.
The total amount OF the stealing is now
said to be S2.5OoCOO. Whether the short
age viii exceed this amount is yet in
doubt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
W. a. RUBLEE DEAD.
United States Consul General at
HOngkOng Dies.

Hongkong, April b-William A. Rub
lee, who .has been the American consul
general here for about a year, is dead.
He underwent an operation for appendi-
citis on Wednesday and died to-day.
Mr. Rublee was appointed consul gen
eral at Hongkong in 1901 After a year
or 50 he was transferred to Havana as
consul general. and later was sent 10
Vienna. About year ago he was trans
ferred from Vienna 10 his old post at
Hongkong.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
DEFIES PERILS OF NIAGARA.
Daring Swimmer Breaks All Records
I'm Nearing the Brink.

Niagara Falls, n. Y. April 15-By sue
cessfully executing a series Of remark
ably daring swimming dashes, Everett
Mason. a young man Of this city, to-day
succeeded in reaching the farthest mid
stream point in Niagara River ever at
tained by a human being, excepting in
case Of suicide or accident
A scow. which recently drlfted down
the river and became caught on a group
OF rocks between Goat Island and the
American shore, about 80 feet from shore
and 80 feet above the falls, where the
current is the swiftest. was his objective
point. He reached it, after going under
once, and planted on the scow an Ameri-
can flag. Mason first waded and swan
to Ship Island, thence to Brig Island, and
thsn to the scow, returning safely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages.
Taft Gets Sufragist Apology.
Vienna Cheers Roosevelt.
Pensions by Steel Trust.
Tariff Revision Urged.
Mrs. Scott's Acts Opposed.
2-Patent Lawyers Begin Inquiries.
Enumerators to Skip Embassies.
S-Suffragists Pass out Circular.
Votes for Women Praised.
EBallinger Inquiry Delayed
e-News Of Society.
Bigger Fleet Is Planned.
6-Editorial.
feminine Notes and Fashions.
S-Baseball and Kindred Sports.
9-Racing opens at Aqueduct.
12-Court Record and Financial
13-Commercial and Financial.
l4-Big ArmOry is Planned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
REPUBLICANS URGED
TO BREAK PARTY TIE
Representative FOss Explains
Real Tariff Reform.
STRAIGHT BLOW IN THE FACE
New Member of House Asks Voters
Mt Rochester 90 Defeat AldridEe
as Rebuke TO PrOtectioniSts-TeIIs
of His Vain Hope and How He
Came TO Leave the G. o. p.

Rochester. y. Y. April 15.-Representa-
tive Eugene n. Foss. Of the Fourteenth
Massachusetts district. speaking here to-
night in support OF the candidacy OF
Havens against George W. Aldridge, ad-
vised the Republicans in his audience
who wanted real tariff reform 20 line up
with the Democratic party until the end
is gained Merely 10 be an insurgent
accompIishes little or nothing. said Mr..
Foss a straight blow in the face is the
only kind Of attack that hurts the hide
bound protectionists Of the G. O. p.
He said. in part:
Senator Lodge read me out Of the
Republican party six years ago. but still
cling 70 II, for I loved Il until my self
respect and my judgment forced me into
the party Of the opposition. I went out
OF the party last fall. and in a thirty
days campaign cut down a tremendous
majority 10 one less than nothing.
Tariff as the Issue.
Senator Lodge said couldn't make
the tariff an issue. but before the cam
paigu ended he was defending and prais-
ing the Aldrlch act wherever and when
ever he spoke.
The insurgsnt Republicans hope. as
hoped for eight long years. 10 bring
about reform within their own party. Il
can't be done. They must do what have
done. To my insurgent Republicans.
say don't be near-Democrat; be a rea
one. Come over with me where YOU be-
long and YOU can do real service.
Party names mean little to-day 10 the
average man who thinks seriously. Party
alignments are no longer rigid. This 4:
a time when the best men In all partie,
should stand shoulder TO shoulder in a
demand for legislation that shall be FOL
the nennIa NOT for tho .ntarasts "
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
CASH SYSTEM FOR vASSAR.
Suggestion of BOardIng-hOuSe Pro-
prietor Who Wants Bills Paid.

Poughkeepsie, n. Y. April 15.-Miss
Mary s. Wagner, proprietor Of a board
ing-house at Vassar, to-day sent out
notes TO students suggesting a revised
credit system. Miss Wagner wants a
cash system. and although she has no
distrust Of the ability and willingness of
the Vassar student 10 pay board bills she
does not wish TO extend credit indis-
criminately nor does she care TO wait
until June before accounts are settled.
Il am sure" she said, that the notes
were received in the spirit in which they
were sent, for 1 meant no harm and wish
only to conduct my business in the
ordinary way I am sure the Vassar
students wish to conform with ordinary
business standards
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
FLAG FLYING ON PEAK.
No Doubt Exists that Party Scaled
Mount Mckinley.

Fairbanks, Alaska. April I5.-There IS
no doubt to-day that Tom Lloyds party
has been at the top of Mount Mckinley.
for the American flag which they said
they planted there on April 3 can be seen
easily from this place. It is visible on
any clear day.
Dr. Cook. drawing on his Imagination.
found most remarkable formation near
the top of the mountain. The members
Of the Lloyd party found no such for
nation. That alone led them to beliere
that DIR. Cook had been nowhere near
;he top Of the highest mountain of the
continent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
Percy Scores vardpmnn.

Jackson. Miss, April 15.-Before a Joint
session Of the two houses Of the legisla-
ture. United States Senator Percy ar
raigned the persons who have insinuated
his election to the seat Of McLaurin was
won by fraud.
Percy did not mince words in dealing
with his critics. When he asserted the
State of Mississippi could not have a
greater disaster befall It than the cleo
tion OF Vardaman TO the United States
Senate. a wave OF applause swept over
the hall
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
Tilted by Two Girls.

Lansing, Mich. April 15.-Miss NJ. r.
Doors, of Philadelphia. head of the art
department IF a woman's publication.
educated and clever, is the young woman
whose disfavor at his love suit so miffed
John r Mahla, local jewelry clerk,
that he disappeared, leaving a note
charging two blasted romances with his
troubles. The. Lansing girl who also
threw him over is Miss Caroline Kuhn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
MARK TWAIN BETTER.
Patient Cheerful and Jokes with
HOusekeeper and Physicians.

Redding. Conn. April 15.-Mark Twain
who is seriously i'll at his home, near
here, was much better tonight. His
doctors believe he will show more i'm
provement in health as the effects of his
trip from Bermuda wear off. The voyage
was trying. and the humorist was very
feeble when he was brought here.
1t was said at his home tonight that
he spent the day in bed. He was cheer
full and joked with his housekeeper and
his physicians
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
ADMIT SECRET MARRIAGE.
Heir TO British Wealth and North
Carolina Girl welded.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va. April ia sensation
was sprung here to-day when il was
learned that Robert NJ. Wildbore. the ex-
press messenger who in 1907 fell heir
TO part Of the fortune Of D. Frederick
Wildbore. the English multi-milnonaire OF
London. was married on March Il last at
Halifax. y. c.. TO Miss Bessie May Mel
ton. daughter OF John F. T. Melton.
The discovery Of the wedding was made
by friends of the couple as the parties
concerned had intended to keep their
marriage secret until 1912, when Mr.
Widbore had planned to take a honey
moon trip 20 England. India. and Africa,
where he would attend to business inter
ests.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
9UFFRAGISTS SEND
APOLOGY TO TAFT
Then Carry Campaign to the
Streets as in London.
SCENE ON THE AVENUE
Men Cheer Speakers and Re-
ceive Hand Bills.

National Convention Unanimous in
Adopting Letter of Apology to the
President, and Is Careful TO Ex-
plain that It Is Not Responsible
for the Kissing that Marked His
speech OF Thursday Evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
CLOSE CHURCHES
Mayor of Topeka to Bar Paid-for
Preaching.

Topeka, Kans. April 15.-Do the preach
ing Of sermon on the Sabbath for pay,
the singing in a church for compensa-
ton. and the playing of the church or
gan for money on the Lords Day con-
stitute a breaking OF Topeka's Sunday
anti-labor law?
Mayor Billiard says these things are
Just as much Of an infringement OF the
ordinance as the working of actors and
stage hands, who are now prohibited
from following their vocations Sunday
The plain inference is that he expects
to make Topeka the "tlghtest' blue law
town in Christendom unless the people
repeal the present Sunday anti-labor law
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
MAY WITHDRAW ORDER.

College Team, Ordered to Disband
Because OF Cigarettes, Playing.
Special % Tbs Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. April 15-Although or
dercd 70 do so last week, the baseball
team Of the Virginia Christian College
has not Cancelled It's remaining BAN
games. and II may he that the order TO
DO so may be withdrawn. The team was
instructed TO cancel all college games
because three of the players were de-
tected smoking cigarettes last week.
Now, It is admitted that this was harsh
treatment for the entire team. and the
team may be permitted to complete the
season. with ether punishment for the
smokers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
vIRGINIAN TOWN BURNING.
Fire Has Already Done Damage Es-
timated AT 100000.

timated at 100000.
Special 10 The Washington Herald
Bristol, Tenn. April l5-The little town
Of Cleveland, Russell County, Va. on the
line Of the Norfolk and Western, may be
destroyed by fire now raging there.
Already buildings to the value Of $4,000
have been burned. and the fire is still
burning. Telephone and telegraph lines
are down. Cleveland has but 900 popu-
lation.
The principal part Of the business sec
tiOn is in ashes. The Peoples Bank
Building. the Cleveland Hotel, the stores
Of Purcell Bros, Jessie & Co, the Cleve-
land Hardware Company. the post-of-
fica the Norfolk and Western Railway
station, and a livery stable are reported
destroyed.
Bucket brlgades are fighting the flames.
The fire is said to have originated in the
Norfolk and Western Railway station.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
LOCKOUT AT BERLIN.
Building Trades Tied Up by Action
of Employers.

Berlin, April I5.-The general lockout
OF the building trades workmen. which
was brought about by the failure Of the
employers and workmen 70 agree upon
terms, will begin at midnight tonight
It affects 10000 workmen, and the daily
loss Of wages Will be 100000 marks.
1t IS stated that the men have a re-
serve fund OF 100000 marks, and that
the unions will not distribute strike pay
until the lockout has lasted at least a
fortnight.
The men are opposed by an employers
league, which numbers 22,000 firms.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
WHITE HOUSE CENSUS TAKEN.
Stenograpbcr Gives EnumeFntOr All
Information About Family.


The White House was taken yester-
day morning.
1t wasn't the enemy Of the militant
suffragist that took the Executive Man
sion. but just a lone census supervisor,
Washington's population by calling there.
Mrs. Taft wasn't bothered by questions
as 10 the pedigree Of the Presidents fam
ily Neither was Secretary to the Presi-
dent Carpenter. The enumerator was
turned over to one of the White House
stenographers and given the informa-
ton ne required from the age Of Charlie
Taft to that Of the President himself.
II was all done in a few minutes. and
Mr.. Taft didn't know he had been taken.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
Kisses ONLY WEAPON
WOMEN HAD FOR TAFT

After admitting that she would rather be
hanged than atteud the street meeting Of
the suGagists over which she presided yes
tcrday afternoon. though did so because she
felt impelled by duty Harriet Stanton
Blatch said:
You men," said she 10 the crowd, "do
not have 10 hiss the President when he
gives voice 10 sentiments Of which you do
not approve, You Lave other weapons.
You can listen politely. and by and by.
when ne wants another four years in the
White House you can take your ballots IN
your hands and 20 quietly TO the voting
booth and tell him there Just what you
think a him and how entirely you disagree
with him. We can't
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16

New York. april l5-The United States
Steel Corporation has adopted a plan for
financially aiding men injured in its
plants and for pensioning the families Of
employees killed in accidents at work.
The plan was ratified yesterday at the
meeting Of presidents Of subsidiary COM
panies, and will go into effect May ]. II
is a purely voluntary provision. and is
made by the steel corporation and its
subsidiaries without any contribution
from the men
Chairman E. II. Gary said to-day:
"Since December. 1905. officers OF the
United States steel Corporation and SUBJ
sidiary companies have been developing
4 plan for relief Of men injured ana the
families OF men killed in work accidents.
Under this plan relief will be paid for
temporary disablement and for perma-
nent injuries and for death. The relief
is greater for married men than fJ-
single fnen. and in cases increasing ac-
cording to number Of children and length
Of service.
For Temporary Disability.
During temporary disablemcnt single
men receive 81 per cent Of their wages
and married men 90 per cent with an
additional per cent for each chlld under
sixteen and per cent for each year OF
service above FIVE years
Following the provisions OF all foreign
laws and all legislation suggested IN this
country, there is a period OF ten DAYS
before payment Of relief begins. For per
manent injuries lump sum payments are
provided. These are based upon the ex-
tent 10 which each injury interferes with
employment and upon the annual earn
/ irgs OF the men injured. In case men
are killed IN work accidents, their widows
and children will receive one and one-hali
years wages. with an additional 70 pc.
cent for each child under sixteen, and 2
I per cent for each year Of service Of thu
d deceased
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
VIENNA CITIZENS
CHEER ROOSEVELT
Emperor Gives Audience to
Him in the Palace.
AUGURY SEEN IN RAIN
HapSburg Tradition Recalled by
Showers and Thunder.
AUGURY SEEN IN RAIN

Former President Attended by Baron
HengeImuIIer on His Visit To the
Cnpuchin ChnDel, where Wreaths
Are Placed on the TOmbs of the
Murdered Empress Elizabeth and
the Iu-starred Crown Prince.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
ARMSTRONG IS MISSING.
Former Treasury official Cannot BE
FOuud I'm Chicago.

Chicago, April 15.-With the fling OF
charges against the managers Of the Con-
soIidated Casually Company at Charles
ton to-day. il was reported IN Chicago
to-day that Robert p. Armstrong. former
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury, and
recently deposed as head Of the company
who is blamed as responsible for the
condition OF the company's affairs, had
disappeared. Business associates and
friends OF his said to-day they had no
idea where he had gone.
The Armstrong home at 4S33 Greenwood
avenue was closed and neighbors said
Armstrong had not been seen there for
nearly week. The house was sold few
days ago.
J. ]. Sheridan. local manager OF the
company. said to-day that the details
OF the charges came as a surprise TO him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
SENDS 81, 900 in BILLS.
Restitution" Swells Erie Roads
Conscience Fund.

New York, April I'D. W. Bigeney,
treasurer OF the Erie Railroad Company,
received an express package to-day from
Philadelphia containing two $500 bills.
Pinned to the money was a sheet of pa
per on which was written.
This A,OOO IS due the Erie Railroad
Company. Please credit It TO Restitu-
ton"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-16
AEROPLANES ARE WRECKED.
Windstorm at ChaIOns Kills Three
Persons AMI Injuries Three.

Paris. April IA windstorm struck the
aviation grounds at Chalons this morn
fng. Three persons were killed and three
injured. Farman's aeroplane works were
ruined and nine machines were smashed.
The new sheds Of Roger Sommers. the
aviator. collapsed as also did the tent Of
Prince Bolotoff, the Russian aviator,
exposing his aeroplane. which was re-
duced 20 matchwood. A number Of sheds
at Chalons, which is the headquarters Of
the aviators. were destroyed Farmans
loss alone IS placed at 100000 francs