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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
DEATH SUMMONS
THOMAS E. DRAKE
Superintendent of Insurance
SuccumbS to CerebritiS.
HAD BEEN Ill TWO WEEKS
Seemed 10 Rally After Treatment in
Hospital, but Relapse Came Yes
terday Evening, and He Sank
RaPidIy-Was Appointed to office
Eight Years AgO-Great Scholar.

Thomas E. Drake, superintendent Of in
surance of the District Of Columbia, died
at Providence Hospital al o'clock last
night Of cerebritis. he was fifty-eight
years old.
4 little over Two weeks ago Mr.. Drake
was taken to the hospital suffering from
nervous breakdown, and in a few days
showed signsfof Improvement. He seemed
TO rally TO such an extent thar the family
and his friends grew hopeful Of his ini-
mediate recovery and plans were made
for his early removal 10 his home at 1892
Riggs place northwest
Mr. Drake began to decline suddenly
yesterday. his general condition becoming
very weak.
Was Great Scholar.
Thomas Z. Drake was born N Waldo
Ohio. July p, 1852. He showed a remark
able aptitude for learning and after study
ing at the local schools OF the village
was graduated from the college there
with high honors.
Desirign to get into the business world
as soon as possible, young Drake, at the
age OF nineteen went TO Cincinnati.
where he entered life insurance office.
After leaving the Cincinnati Office he held
many responsible positions with different
insurance companies. finally being made
deputy superintendent of insurance of
the State Of Ohio. This position he re-
signed to accept the position Of superin-
tendent OF insurance of the District Of
Columbia, January l. 1902. when the de-
partment was created by act of Con-
gress. In this Office Mr.. Drake remained
till a few weeks before his death.
He leaves a wife and two children, Miss
Helen Drake and Miss Alice Drake. Flu
neral arrangements have not been made.
Since July I. Dan Curry, District ex-
aminer, has been in charge of the office
Of superintendent of insurance, owing to
the feeble health of Mr. Drake.
Mr.. Curry is one of the best informed
men In the service, and his advice is
sought time and again by different Dis
triet officials, His wide legal knowledge
has come into practical use each day in
the important position which he holds,
and Mr.. Curry has the esteem and con-
fdence Of a host Of well-known men Of
the District
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GUATEMALA NEEDS COIN.
American FinancierS Propose t
Float Government Loan.

Float Government Loan.
New Orleans, July "a cablegram
from Guatemala City announces that
the national assembly of Guatemala is
now considering the proposition Of Amer
ican fipanclers TO float new national
loan, which viii enable the republic to
place herself on a good basis and retire
the paper currency now at the enormous
discount of IS to l.
There are three propositions before the
assembly, all from New York. from the
banking houses. respectively, of Young,
of Seligman. and Of Minor c. Keith.
The Young proposition is regarded as
the most favorable. as it offers to take
the bonds at less discount than either of
the other two and demands less interest
He suggests that the chief justice of the
Supreme Court Of the United States be
named as arbitrator.
The proposition. although iri~the name
of Young. is believed TO be that of J. P.
Morgan & Co. which firm sent repre-
sentatives TO Guatemala TO investigate
the financial condition Of that country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
THEIR BEST GIRL on VIEW.
1iiddies to Have Privilege of Placing
Photos on Walls.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Nd. July 23.-No longer will
the midshipmen be forced to forego the
pleasure OF having the pictures of their
best girls adorn their walls, or lother
photographs and posters TO help decorate
their rooms. If the recommendations of q
specially appointed naval board are ap-
proved by the Navy Department.
By the forced absence Of any pictures
about their rooms the midshipmen have
hitherto been compelled to lock the pic
ture Of the right little girl inside OF the
clothes locker, or nail it to the inside of
their cupboard door
Commenting upon the subject of picture
decorations the board says: THE hang
ing of suitable pictures to relieve the
baroness Of the rooms merits serious con-
sideration and is. in our opinion, desira-
BILE"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
STRENUOUS CAMPAIGN TOUR.
Three Republican Congregational
Candidates Meet I'm Same Town.

Frederick. Md. July 23-B. H. Warner.
jr., and Gist Blair. OF Montgomery Coun-
ty. and Alexander HagneT, Of Washing
ton County, Republican Congressional
candidates TO succeed Col. Pearre. met in
Frederick this morning on a strenuous
campaign tour.
Mr.. Warner has been in the city seV
eraI days, while Messrs. Blair and Hag-
ner came last night the latter accom-
panied by A. B. Bingham, tax collector
of Washington County. The candidates
conferred with party leaders, and after
spending the morning in the city went
to a picnic this afternoon at Yellow
Springs. With the exception of Col.
Psarre. all the candidates have cam
paigned this county. which is the only
county in the district without a home
candidate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
SUFFRAGlSTS HOLD
MAMMOTH RALLY
Thousands of Women Meet
in Hyde Park, London.
DR.. ANNA SHAW Is LEADER
Her Group OF Americans, Marching
Under Stars and stripes Have Place
''WOmen Vote i'm Utah, Colorado,
Wyoming, and Idaho.

London, July 23.-There was a gigantic
demonstration by women suffrage socie-
ties in London this evening.
Two great professions were organized.
One was modified in Holland Park and
the other on the Thames embankment.
The professions marched 10 HYDE Park
where from forty platforms noted women
leaders of the sufragette movement made
addresses.
Tens Of thousands of women. the ma
joTity OF them gOwned in white marched
under the green. purple. and white ban
ners of the cause
Mrs. NJ. DTummond. astride a horse.
commanded the joint procession. The
women tramped to the music of forty
bands. A feature Of the procession was
a body of 6l7 women VINO had suffered
Imprisonment for the cause.
Led by Rev. Anna shaw.
Rev. DIT Anna Shaw, of New York.
commanded group Of Americans. who
marched under the Stars and Stripes.
This group had the place of honor among
the foreign delegations Among the
American women III the parade were
Miss Dorre, of Chicago; Mary F1ske. of
Detroit; Mrs. Chaplin, OF Boston: Mabel
Willard. of Boston: Miss Hart. Of We'll
lesley College; Miss Inez Milholland of
New York; Or. Martin. of Stanford Uni
versity, and Alice Davis of New York
Four American syomen carried blue
banners inscribed: Women vote in Utah.
Colorado. Wyoming. and Idaho"
Dr. Martin, Rev. Anna Shaw, and Miss
Hart, of Wellesly. wore their academic
robes. 1t had been announced, that Mrs.
Q. H. P. Belmont would march side by
side with Rev. Anna Shaw, but she was de-
tanned in Paris and was unable to ioin
in the demonstration.
During a halt in the parade, Inez Mil
holland of New York said to your cor
respondent:
Influence of Cause.
This is the greatest move that the
English suffragists have made. 1t proves
the power and influence Of & cause which
is now in practical politics and has com
PEELED statesmen to recognize it. A dem
Onstration like that of to-day is bound 70
bear fruit in the United States. where
women are becoming powerful factors in
municipal and national affairs"
Rev. Anna Shaw denounced to a re-
porter the hypocrisy of English politi-
clans. She said: Women can admire men
who resolutely and openly oppose our
cause. We have nothing but contempt
for those who privately say they are in
favor, but when it comes TO a vote in
Parliament oppose measure which we
favor"
At half-past six TIE vast crowd In
HYDE Park was sneneed by a fanfare of
bugles. A resolution pledging undying
fidelity to the cause was moved from
the forty platforms and was carried en-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
Boy HELD FOR MURDER.
Harry Lewis Accused of Shooting
Henry F. Zachery at Roanoke.

Henry F. Zachery at Roanoke.
Bristol. Tenn. July 23.-Harry Lewis.
alias Harry Smith. the sixteen-year-old
boy wanted for the murder of Henry F.
Zaehery, an aged citizen. at Roanoke
July IT, was captured here to-day and
is being held in the city jail pending the
arrival Of officers
He admitted his identity and that he
was with Zachery constantly for a few
days before the murder and up to a
few hours Of the tragedy, but tainted
when told that he was charged with the
crime He was arrested for cruelty 70
animals. and as he was brought into
police barracks the postman brought in
the mail, in which was a card containing
his description.
zachery was murdered with a s2-caljber
revolver A pistol Of this kind was
found in Lewis pocket The murderer
failed to find S6l7 sewed in Zaeherv's
clothes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

Tokyo. July 23.-Japan is contemplating
abolishing the present right of steamships
not flying the japanese flag 10 engage in
the coastwise transportation of freight
and passengers. This viii prevent for
eigners from doing business between Ja-
pans chief ports. like Yokohama, Kobe,
Nagasaki, ami Hakodate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland. and Virginia-Gener-
ally fair and continued warm to-
day and tomorrow light to mod
crate south and southwest winds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

Ellsworth. Me. July 23.-President Taft
is stopping at the home Of Senator Eu-
gene Hale tonight. the first time he
has stayed ashore since he left Beverly.
Mr.. Taft is suffering good deal from
strained right ankle.
The ankle turned under him while he
was climbing the step that leads up 10
the second green of the Kelso Valley
Clubs golf course at Bar Harbor. The
ankle didn't bother the President enough
then to stop the game, but later. when
he stood up for ten or fifteen uiRzess- to
address the Bar Harborttes.sft began 10
hurt
Last night Surgeon Grayson, Of the
.Mayhower, bandaged the ankle. He
found nothing at all serious, but the
President found It mighty Uncomfortable.
to-day He could just get on his shoe,
and as his two scheduled speeches called
for some standing and a BIZ. OF pedestrian
ism, he was glad tonight TO get 10 the
Hale home and sink into a big easy
chair
Foot Pains President.
At times to-day twinges OF pain
crossed the Presidents otherwise happy
and healthy face, and he limped around
the corridors of the Bangor House, where
he made an address, ike a boy with
stone bruise."
Senator Hale's townspeople here didn't
know anything about the Presidents N
jury, so they crowded up TO him in Han
cock Hall. where he made his second
address of the day. and hundreds shook
his hand while he stood in some pain.
The minute the Ellsworth speech and
reception We're over. the waiting auto
mobile took the President 10 the big
chair. and this evening he was reported
as resting comfortably.
There is hardly any probability that
the ankle will interfere in the slightest
degree with the rest OF the trip. Be
ginning tomorrow afternoon the Presi-
dent will have more than sixty hours OF
complete rest on the MayfOwer, and
that is ali the ankle needs. His weight
has made il more painful 10 walk with
bad ankle.
Take Special Train.
To make his first speech at Bangor the
President and the Mayfower party took
special train from the Mount Desert fer
~. At this town Mrs, Taft and the 9TH
ers were dropped and the President and
some Maine politicians went on into the
city. Gov. Fernald, ex-Gov. Cobb. Rep
resentative Burleigh. and Byron Boyd.
chairman of the Republican State COM
mittee, were there
After motor ride through Bangor, on
which the President shook hands with the
widow of Hannibal Hamlin, ne addressed
several thousand persons from a balcony
OF the Bangor Hotel. He spoke mostly Of
Maine and of her greatness, but at the
close suggested that abandoned farms OF
New England may yet be made profitable.
LAS I came from Mount Desert Ferry
this morning and looked ont OF the win
dows OF the car in which rode, he said,
"a thought OF two came 10 me with ref
erence TO these elder Eastern States. The
question has been mooted as to what your
future is. Have you attained all the
prosperity possible here?
Certainly you all look happy, and un-
der the Constitution the chief right is
the pursuit Of happiness. It seems TO me
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
American Exbibit ComnIe,ea

Rome. July 2S.-Mr. HARRISON United
States commissioner TO the Rome exhibi-
ton. has left, after completing arrange
ments for an American exhibit, including
the selection of a site for an American
pavilion oceupying 900 square meters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
Aero Clears English Channel

Boulogne. July 23.-The balloon st.
Louis. piloted by John Dunville, which
left Hurlingham, England, at 4:sO this
afternoon. descended here this evening.
having made the passage of the English
Channel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

Harrisonburg. Va, July 2s.-The first
case Of death from pellagra in this coun-
ty occurred yesterday al Brooks Gan.
when Ell Carr, aged ffty-six, died from
the disease. He leaves a large family.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

There are branch Offices OK Tho Wash
lngton Herald scattered all over the city.
but II none is conveniently located for
you. your ad. will be accepted over the
phone at the regular rate.
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Continued ON Page 3, Column 2.
REPUBLICANS HOLD RALLY.
North Carolina County Convention
Renominates Whole Ticket.
S,,s,iai n The Washington Herald

Special to The Washington Herald,
Spencer, n. c.. July IA big Repub-
lican rally and county convention was
held at Albemarle. Stanley County. to-
day. The speakers were Representatives
Ralph Coles, of the Eighth Ohio district.
and Charles H. CowIes. of the Eighth
North Carolina district
Both legislators made rousing speeches
for their party, and were heard by a
large crowd. The old county Republican
ticket was renominated by aeclamation.
The administration of Representative
Charles H. Cowles was indorsed. and the
county pledged solid support this fall
Representative John NJ Morehead was
the choice of the delegates to the State
convention for the State chairmanship
of the Republican party The Republic
cans predict big gains this year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
GIRL HIDES IN DEATH.
Mother Finds Her Peeping from Be-
hind Doorway Curtains,

Indianapolis. July 23.-Seeing her daugh-
ter standing, as she thought, with her
head peeping out behind the curtains in
a doorway, Mrs. Sarah Bogardus spoke
TO her. asking why she stood as she did
The daughter didn't reply, and Mrs.
Begardus spoke again, not realizing IN
til the curtains had been swept aside
that her daughter was dead.
She had hanged herself cord sus-
pended from the transom held the body
in such manner that the face had
protruded from behind the curtains, the
body remaining invisible. The girl was
in poor health and despondent.
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200 to Gettysburg. Pa, and return,

Baltimore & Ohio R. r., account N. G.
d. c. army maneuvers, by special train
at $50 a. m, returning, leave Gettvsbure
6:15 p H., same date. A splendid opnor.
tunity to visit the guard in camp.
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s2.oO to Pen-sIar and Return,

Jufy JD.
Baltimore & Ohio from Washington at
7;30 a. nl., returning. leave Pen-Mar 7:15
p. m, same day. Good opportunity for
delightful outing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24
TAFT IS SUFFERING
FROM BAD ANKLE
President Glad to Rest in
Senator Hale'S Home.
TWO SPEECHES IN A DAY
Townspeople Shake His Hands
While He Stands in Rain.
TWO SPEECHES IN A DAY

Immediately After Address and Re-
ception at Ellsworth, Ne, Await
ing Auto Takes Chief Executive TO
Big Chair, where He Rests Conn
fOrtabIy-State Politicians Greet
Him at Bangor, and He Talks.
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s2s.05 TO Milwaukee, Wis, and Return.
Baltimore & Ohio r. R.. July Is to 81
valid for return until August IA, and may
be extended TO September 8. by paying
fee OF 20 cents. Consult agents.
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sl:ss Baltimore and Return.

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days. except Royal Lin.
tied.
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AIoIdsngs, No. I, for 1 CenI Foos.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th s. N. Z. ave.
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DISMISSED HERO
WILL WRITE LIFE
Col. John MOsby Working on
Memoirs of Civil War.
LIVES IN POOR HOME
Famous Warrior Wakes Indig-
nant Over Discharge.

1'I'm Not Superannuated," He shouts,
as Fire of Old "RangerD Days
Cleans in His Eyes - Guerrilla
Leader Is fearful When He Re-
cites the story of His Service In
Government Department.
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Doors I1s Inches Thick, $3.50 ADiecs.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & N. 7. ave.
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Pretty sfanteIs for $500 Apiece.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th & n. z. ave.
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Whole Windows Glazed for S1.z5.
Frank Ldbbey Co.. 9Th s. n. Z. ava
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Front Doors Glazed. S4.0O ADIece.
Frank Labbey & Co. 9th & n. 2. ave.
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s1.25 to baltimore and Return
To-day via Baltimore & Ohio r. r.
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Pair of No. 1 Blinds for s1.2S.
Frank Libbey & Co.. sth & n. Y. ave.
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Colonial Columns. s2.e0 Apiece.
Frank Libhey & Co.. eth & N. 7. ave.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-08-30
CONTRACTS ARE LET
Commissioners Act Today on
the Improvements for
the Infirmary.
TO BEGIN WORK At ONCE

The contracts for improvements to
the county infirmary were let this
morning by the county commissioners
to Anderson and Stinson Of Center
vile. with a bid OF $7.4sS. for the con-
struction work, underbid two other
contractors. The Craighead Plumbing
and Electrical Company OF this city,
received the plumbing contract for
$4,000. 1t was the only bidder on the
plumbing.
The work will be started at once as
the contracts call for the completion
OF the improvements by January /. A
new dining hall for both men and wom-
en-, new heating system and kitchen
and wash room will be built on the
administration building. Repairs will
be made to the present quarters for
women and sitting rooms made out Of
the present dining room. The east
wing Of the administration building
will be raxed at once and the old brick
used on the inside OF the walls for the
new building.
The combined amount Of the bids Is
$11,788 which is considerable less than
the amount appropriated. It is also
lower than the aggregate amount bid
two months ago when the commission
ers had to reject bids because the to-
tai amount exceeded the appropria-
ton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-08-30
RAINING CATS AND DOGS.
Various Explanations Of the Origin Of
This Expression.

Various Explanations Of the Origin Of
This Expression.
Many explanations have been given
Of the origin Of the expression raining
rats and dogs" One is that 1t 10 per-
version Of the French ''catadoupe." a
waterfall-"it is raining catadoupes,"
or catarncfs. Another explanation IL
that the male blossoms Of the willow
tree. which are used on Palm Sunday
10 represent the branches OF palm.
were called ''cnts aud dogs" In some
parts Of England. where they increase
rapidly after q few warm April show
ers. and the belief prevailed that the
rain brought them.
Others trace the saying to northern
mythology. in which the cat Is said to
have great influence on the weather,
and sailors still have saying. THE
cat has u gale Of wind in her tail, -
when she Is unusually frisky. Witches
that rode upon the storms were said
to assume the form Of cats. and the
stormy northwest wind Is called ''the
cats nose" in the Harz mountains
even at the present day. Then the dog
u q symbol OF wind. which in old Ger
man pictures Is figured as the head Of
q dog or wolf from which blasts issue.
The cat therefore symbolixes . down
pour Of rain: the dog. strong gusts Of
wind. which accompany 1t. and 50 a
rain ''of cats and dogs Is q heavy rain
with wind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-08-30
A NIcERIaN LEGEND.
e Tells Of the Origin Of Mans Sub,
lection to Women.

e Tells Of the Origin Of Mans Sub
lection to Women.
There is quaint old Nigerian legend
that relates the origin Ut mans sub
lection to women.
At the beginning Of things. the L.
gend runs. rhe world was peopled by
women only. One day the earth god.
Awbassi Mai. happened by accident to
kill a woman On hearing this the rest
gathered together and prayed that. II
he meant to slay them. lie would bring
destruction on all together rather than
kill them one By one.
Awbassi wns sorry for the grief he
had caused and offered as compensa-
ton to give them anything they should
choose out Of all his possessions They
begged him to mention what he had to
give and said that they would all cry
~Yes- when be named the thing they
wished to have.
Awbassi mentioned one BY one al
his fruits. fowls and beasts. but at
each they shouted Mo- At .length
the list was nearly endeit-only one
thing remained to offer.
-Will you. then. take man. asked
Awbassi at last. Yes they roared
In q great shout. and. catching hold Of
one another. danced for Joy 1t the
thought Of the gift Awbasd was se1d-
Ing.
Thus men became the servants o.
women and have 20 work to- then 70
&haa dax.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-08-30
HAILED As next
| HEAD OF NATION
Glaring Type informs Roose-
welt That He Is First
Choice of Pueblo.
GREAT CROWD GREETs HIM
Ex.PREsIDENT MADE A BIG HIT
At DENVER YESTERDAY ~ At
TENTIoNs HE SHOWED JUDGE
LINDSEY.

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. 30.-"Theodore
Roosevelt, Our Next President" in big
letters across the top Of photographic
pictures displayed in many downtown
windows greeted Colonel Roosevelt
when he arrived here today to dedi-
cate the new Y. NJ. c. A. building.
Nearly everybody in town turned out
to greet the strenuous American idol.
He goes from here to Osawamatie,
Kas.. where tomorrow he will discuss
important national problems in a
speech. ... 6
During the procession in Denver
yesterday. the gun Of one of the depu-
ty sheriffs dropped from its holster
and exploded. wounding one of the
Roosevelt guards in the leg. The In
cident caused a panic in the line for
a moment before it was explained.
One of the things that endeared
Roosevelt to Denver yesterday was
the friendship he displayed for Judge
Ben Lindsey of the juvenile court. He
invited Judge Lindsey to the speakers
platform with him.