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The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
CHURCH IMPOSTOR
SENTENCED TO JAIL
Policeman Captures Woman
Described in Pulpit.

Arrested Saturday by Policeman Will
iams, of the Ninth precinct, as she was
in the act OF soliciting bogus subscrip-
tons for the support Of St. Augustines
Catholic Church. Emma Johnson. forty
years old, was sentenced to three months
in jail yesterday in Police Court.
The woman. the police say, has made
her living for some years by this form
Of begging, the amounts totaling in some
instances. 800. She has been arrested
and convicted upon the same charges
several times before.
Policeman Williams saw the woman
Saturday afternoon at Tenth and G.
streets northeast stopping men and
women. Following her down Tenth
street he placed her under arrest at
Tenth and L streets as she was receiv-
ing money from two women
When taken 70 the station she denied
the charges and refused TO give her
home address. She later admitted that
she had lived in Seventeenth street
northwest.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
SQUADRON AT ANCHOR.
Middies Who Were I'm Europe VIII
Get Leave Monday.


Annapolis. Nd. Aug 22-Bearing the
body of Mdshipman Richard Robinson
Landy. third class, who died aboard the
battle ship Iowa, flagship Of the Naval
Academy practice squadron. on Saturday.
OF peritonitis the torpedo boat Bagley
returned TO Annapolis late this afternoon.
The dead midshipman's parents were no
fled OF his death and at their request the
body viii be sent tomorrow 20 his late
home in Lewisburg. Tenn. for burial
The death of young Landy was the only
fatality that occurred during the cruise.
although other midshipmen were taken
III with typhoid fever and left in hospitals
abroad. The practice squadron is now at
anchor of Horseshoe Point. Tomorrow
they Will proceed up the bay and anchor
or Solomons Island. there to remain
until Saturday.
In the meantime every preparation Will
be made for the decentralization Of the
midshipmen, at Annapolis, on the 18th.
The naval tug Standish will arrive to-
morrow with about forty midshipmen Of
the football squad who will go on leave
at once in order 70 return earlier and
begin practice as the opening game OF the
season IS booked for October /, with St.
Johns College
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
ROUI OF ZELAYA
RULE COMPLETE
Leaders Forces Are Scatter
ed to Four Winds.

Not even a remnant Of the once pow
erful Zelaya regime has been left in Me
aragua- The forces Zelaya left under Dr.
Jose Madriz both on the east and west
coast Of Nicaragua. have been driven
to the four winds by the insurgents IN
der Juan Estrada. the revolutionary
leader. according 10 dispatches received
at the State Department yesterday.
Consul Monat, al Bluefelds. wires that
the forces under Gen. Rias at Bluehelds
Bluffs. where Madriz established a Gus
toms service, have evacuated and are
fleeing northward. The telegram IS dated
August lS. a telegram dated August -
says this force got TO Greytown and en-
barked on the gunboat Venus.
From Mauagua comes the report that
Gen. Rlvas. with 100 men, was met by
Gen. AIena and a force OF insurgents
and routed, Gen. Rivas being killed N
action II is also reported that the
Madriz forces have fed the country by
way % Corinto. taking passage on the
steamship Victoria.
The insurgents now occupy Granada,
Managua. Bluehelds. and Greytown. all
the coast towns OF any prominence, as
well as the interior. Much rioting has
occurred since the repulse Of the Madriz
forces. and Americans are IN danger.
The Navy Department has ordered the
commanders Of the Vicksburg and York
town. at Corinto TO hold themselves n
readiness 10 land marines and bluejack-
cts for the purpose OF affording Ameri-
cans In the stricken country every posi-
Mena have assured the consuls at Blue
fields and Managua that all foreigners
viii be protected.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
LALLY IN PRISON.
Boy Check Passer Tells About Trip
Abroad.

Accompanied by Detective Cox. OF the
Central Office, William Lally, the seven
teen-year-old boy. wanted here for pass
ing bad checks. arrived in Washington
late last night He was taken to the
House Of Detention. where he will be
held until his preliminary examination
In court.
Lally talked entertainingly OF his trip
abroad. but said ne was glad 10 be back
home. After leaving his home on June
20 last. he spent several weeks in New
York City and Connecticut. finally Sc
curing a berth as assistant steward on
the steamer Columbia Of the Anchor Line.
Arriving in Glasgow. Scotland. he Wis
tied friends and relatives for several
weeks. After reaching New York he
found himself without funds. and dis
posed Of four suits Of clothes. an over
coat, rain coat and other baggage in
order to pay his bin at a lodging house
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
FAST RACING At BALTIMORE
Crowd of 5000 Persons at Gentle
mems Driving Park.
Racinnette Falls and Jockey Ster-
ling Is Badly Injured in
the Last Event.
.pecial to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Nd, Aug. PA crowd Of
5000 persons witnessed the first days
races at the Genuemen's Driving Park.
The first event on the card, the 2:S0 trot.
was a hotly contested affair. Seven heats
were REQUIRED 10 decide the winner.
There were thirteen starters, among them
the Washington gelding Country Boy.
After finishing s. 10, 5, Country Boy, not
showing for any part Of the money. was
ruled out, nine other horses sharing his
fate Six Of the seven heats Of the race
were trotted at better than 2:2O
DR.. Thorn. a New York horse. was a
top-heavy favorite for the race. selling at
even money against the field. He was
beaten and thousands Of dollars were
burned up on him.
Racinnette fell in the last running event
Of the day and her rider. Jockey Sterling.
was badly cut about the head and face,
but his injuries are not considered dan
c-ororfc Ctrrr1r1a ~
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
SPEEDWAY CLUB
TO BUILD HOME
Site Purchased at Capitol
View Is Adopted.
WORK TO BEGIN IN MONTH
Enthusiastic Meeting at jolly Fat
Mems Club Results I'm Final Prepn-
VIII Cost About $4,000 This Fall
and Winter-Bids TO Be Asked.

The Speedway Club OF Washington has
completed negotiations for two and one
half acres Of ground at Capitol View. Nd,
on which they will erect a beautiful club
home.
At business meeting Of the club, held
at the Jolly Fat Mems Club rooms last
night, plans were accepted for the new
club house.
Bids Open I'm Thirty Days.
Bids Will be received on the building
and work will be begun within thirty
days.
The membership Of the club Is limited
70 twenty-five, and il has been in ex-
istence seven years. II is a social and
outing organization. and during its ex-
istence outings have been taken regu-
larly 10 many points Of interest around
Washington.
The new club home will cost 5000. and
will be a modern structure in every par
ticular. Il will contain reception rooms.
lounging rooms. and reading room. a BILL
lard room, and bowling alleys.
For Members and Families.
The club home Will be used by the mem
bers and their families exclusively. and
will be kept open throughout the year.
The members viii entertain their friends
at the home several times during the year
after the nome is completed.
The following are the officers Of the
club: r NJ. Whitehead. president; Frank
3. Swart, vice president; Clarence L.
Bright. secretary; Charles z. Hermann.
treasurer. Board Of trustees: F. B. Swart.
F. B. Clarks. and c. F. Bright. Board Of
stewards John NJ. Becker, chairman; B.
S. Rome, and Robert Paul.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
DIED.

DARCET-On Sunday, August q, 1910,
WILLIAM RAYMOND, eldest son OF
John F. and :. Genevieve Darcy,
aged seventeen years
Funeral services az Oak Hill Chapel,
Tuesday, August q. at 2 p. m.
PUGH-On Monday. August o. 1910. az
I:45 a. m, JULIA B. PUGH. aged,
thirty-five years
Funeral from the residence OF her sis
ter. Mrs. J. T. Higgins. 119 Adams
street northwest. on Wednesday,
August "A. at 2. m. Relatives
and friends invited TO attend. In
terment at Rock Creek Cemetery.
philadelphia and Pittsburg papers
please copy.
BURCH.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF TIE UNITED STATES.
Commandery Of the District Of Columbia
CiU q Washington, August 2. 1910.
The death Of Companion SYLVESTER r. BCRcH,
Brrvct CAPTAIN. Z. s. Volunteers, IN this City On
the 22d instant is announced 20 the Commandery.
Funeral services. which the attendance Of Com
rauions is requested VIII Be held az 557 Tenth
Street y. W.. Wednesday. 2ith instant Al go
O'Clock A. ~ Intsvment az Olathe, kansas.
By command Of
Rear Admiral GEORGE c. REMET. e. s. Nav.
Commands.
". P. HUXFORD
Reoorder.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Z. 5. DEBT. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington. d. c.. Monday Aug. rs p m
There has been decided fan in temperature in
Minnesota, the Dakotas and Western Nebraska. and
temperatures also moderate IN Montana but else
where west Of the Mississippi River aud IN Illinois
and Wisconsin high tamperatures continue. with a
still farther riso since Sunday In Southern Kansas
Oklahoma. and interior Texas the maximum temper
aures averaged above lOO degrees In the East mod
crate Temperatures continue.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
TAFT ASK TWO CRUISERS.
Faster ships May he Assigned for
Panama Trip.

Letters were received from Beverly at
the Bureau Of Navigation asking that
two armored cruisers be detailed to es-
oort President Taft on his visit to Pan
ANA early IN November.
Although the officers Of the bureau
would make no comment yesterday II
is expected that the cruisers Montana
and North Carolina, the swiftest and
most powerful in the navy. will be de-
tailed.
The President will sail November 9. He
VIII probably remain ten days in Pan
ANA. The North Carolina and Montana
took former President Roosevelt 20 Pan
ANA. The North Carolina has a Presi-
Dental apartment.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23

National Tent. No. J. Knights OF the
Maccabees Of the World. held a regular
meeting and initiation at Pythian Tenn
PIE last night. one candidate was taken
INTO fun membership three degrees be-
ing conferred. This tent expects TO get
into its new quarters in the Old Masonic
Temple at an early date
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
FOUR SERVICES HELD IN DAY.
Great Falls Revival Continues 20
Draw Crowds.

At the Great Falls camp meeting last
night Rev. f. J. Prettyman delivered
the sermon. He appealed for greater
interest in the church. The meeting was
opened in the morning with a watch
service, led by Rev. John A. Rice.
and at the afternoon service Rev. J. r.
Andrews. OF Falls Church Methodist
Episcopal Church. preached An impress
sive service Of the day was a twilight
service. conducted by Miss Jennie Smith.
Rev. F. ]. Prettyman viii take charge
of the watch service this morning, and
throughout the day there will be song
services and preaching.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Dies when Beaten in Race

Pine Camp. n. Y. Aug 22-The au-
topsy on the body Of Private Benjamin
Myers, of Company G. Twenty-fourth
Infantry, disclosed the fact that he died
from heart failure, doubtless brought
about IN his effort to win wager that
h. could beat another man running to
Great Bend and back. The other man
was ahead when Myers fell dead
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23

Columbus, Ohio. Aug. 22-For the first
time since July "a. when they were
closed because Of the mems car strike,
the saloons were allowed to open TO-
night. Mayor Marshall issued a state
ment to-day to the effect that although
his closing proclamation is not with
drawn, the administration will not ar
rest saloonmen for being open if they
maintain order.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Ia j. Rnnrher nend


Special to The Washington Herald
Harrisonbufg. Va. Aug. PA. ]. Bau-
CHER, aged eighty-two, died last night at
his home. at McGaheysvlle, from old
age and a complication OF diseases. He
was three times married. ana is survived
by his last wife. two sons. and four
daughters
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
ARCANIANS TO CELEBRATE.
Large Class VIII BE Initiated on
Council Anniversary.

At a meeting Of National Council. No.
527, Royal Arcanum. in Pythian Temple
last night the committee on the thirtieth
anniversary celebration. 10 be held Oc-
tober 10-n. reported progress. A large
class will be initiated. The council has
been divided into FIVE teams. who VIII
work for new members.
A prize Will be given 20 the team having
the largest number OF candidates. The
captains Of the teams are George NJ.
Evans. John W. Harsher. Joseph S. Moss,
Joseph B. Free, and NJ. Barlow Mercer.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Harpers Ferry Girl weds.

Harpers Ferry. w. Va, Aug. 22.-Miss
Nellie Drew, daughter of Charles Drew.
and Mr.. Frederick Steadman, both OF
this place, were married last Thursday
at the Franklin Street NJ. E. Church
parsonage, Baltimore. by Rev. Herald NJ.
Rider.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
soIdier shootr nimael,

Newport, Aug. 22-Private Lemuel O..
Jones. Of the 10th Company. Coast Artil-
iery, stationed at Fort Greble. fatally
shot himself while in his company quar-
tiers Saturday afternoon, but whether or
not it was an accident or was done with
suicidal intentions has not been de-
cided
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Asks search for Hushand.

Appeal was made 10 the police yes
terday by Mrs. Daniel D. Kelley for as
sistance in locating her husband. who
disappeared from his home at COS Mary
land avenue southwest. about a week ago.
Kelley left the army service a short tine
ago, and had worked as motorman and
private detective. He was out Of work.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Grent E1nlorion nd Krunn,..

Essen. Germany. Aug. 22.-The labora-
tory of the proving grounds of the
Krupp's Works here was blown up acct
dentally to-day The buildings were sub
sequently destroyed b. fire. The pow
der sheds near by, containing a great
quantity Of explosives were barely saved
by the firemen.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
JOHN E. ALEXANDER DEAD.
Large ShipOwner of New York vic
tim of Cancer,

Lenox, Mass, Aug. 22.-John f. Alex.
ander, seventy years old. Of 26 West
Thirty-eighth street. New York City
died at s o'clock this morning at Spring
Lawn. HIS country seat For two years
he had been suffering from cancer, OF
which he died.
He was native Of New York. a sor
Of John Alexander, who was large
owner in the Alexander Steamship
Line. whose ships carried business into
the West Indies and Cuba. He married
Miss Helen Lispenard Webb, daughter
Of Gen. and Mrs. Alexander S. Webb
in 1855. Besides his wife. he is survived
By three daughters and a brother.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Robert NJ. Gur Dead.

staunton, Va, Aug. 22.-Robert NJ. Guy
died to-day. aged eighty-three years.
leaving a wife and daughter. He was
registrar in the First ward. and for
many years previously was connected
with the National Valley Bank
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
ORIENTAL COUNCIL INITIATES
Thirteen Candidates Are Admitted
TO Royal Arcanum.

NWmAItfu
TO Royal Arcanum.
Oriental Council. No. 80. Royal Ar
canum. held a class initiation at Pythian
Temple last night. The rituallstic work
was exemplihed upon thirteen candidates.
After the regular degree work, the Orien-
tai degree was also conferred upon the
class.
Supreme Representative W. ". Chase
and Past Supreme Representative J. Ed.
Swaine were present and made addresses.
Plans were set on foot 10 have the largest
class initiation in the history Of the or
der early in the fall. when 200 candidates
viii be taken into the order
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
LnrnI Temnerntnrn-

Midnight, g. a. m. g; a ~ 6l;6a m. 81:
s a, m, G.; 10 a. M, IL y noon. "A; D. m 70:
j. m, 81 p. m. 70; p. m. Is; 10 D m, ~
Maximum. 81 minimum. 81.
Relative humidity-S a. m. Y; .. m. s.: 8 D M
3 Rainfall Is ?. m. h 2. nj 0. Hours Of sun
shine. A Per cent Of possible sunshine. e.
Temperature same date last yeaT-Maximun. 80:
minimum. s..
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23

Page Robinson. a negro, twenty years
DID, injured on Tuesday last by cave
in at the excavations for the new EpIs-
copal Cathedral Of SIS. Peter and Paul.
died yesterday at the Emergency Hos
pltaL
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Hangs HimaeIf In on.

John W. Stevens hanged himself IN
cell at the Seventh precinct station
with HIS belt at o'clock this morning,
but was cut down in time
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23

There are branch Offices OF Tho Wash
lngton Herald scattered all over the city,
but if none is conveniently located FOR
you. your ed. will be accepted over thu
phone at the regular rata.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA

Carlton Acton was shot In the left foot
with a pistol by Kenneth Baggett this
afternoon in Charles II. Zimmerman s
saloon. Baggett claims IT was an acct
dent The bullet penetrated the foot
and crushed the bone. Acton bled pro-
fusely and was taken to the Alexandra
Hospital by Policeman Schoeni Later
hc was taken TO his home. SO Princess
street.
Immediately following the shooting
Baggett ran for a physician. and after
ward surrendered TO Acting Lieut. Rob
erts at police headquarters. Baggett said
tonight he had had no words with Ac-
ton. While inspecting the weapon. he
jocularly remarked 10 Acton 10 hop up
and as he did so the weapon exploded.
Clarence H. TIGER and William F.
Power were arraigned in the Police
Court this morning on suspicion Of sell
ing ardent spirits in a room over the old
City Hotel Sunday. Several witnesses
testified that the place was operated
on a club scale, each member paying 2
pro rata Of the expenses incurred. The
court fined the accused so each.
Ella Jackson. a negro. OF 5o2 South Al
fred street, was also fined so on the
same cuarsS. She said she was pre-
pairing TO go u church when her house
was raided and lO2 bottles OF beer OBJ
tanned. She explained that the beer was
for the entertainment Of company.
The funeral Of John ". Burson took
place at 10 O'Clock this morning from his
home, coo Oronoco street. Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector Of Grace P. E. Church,
oflciated. Burial was in Rock Creek
Cemetery, Washington. Members Of r.
z. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans. at
tended. The pallbeaTers were Com
mander W. A. Smoot, First Lieut.. Com
mander J. W. Hammond. Past Com
mander E. E. Warfeld and Comrades
D. H. Appich, J. B. Splcer, and Booker
c Hall.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
BRAzING FORGE EXPLORES.
Two Slightly Burned and Garage Is
Damaged $50.

0AmdkN0 go
Fire caused by the explosion Of a braz-
ing forge at the garage Of Joseph Wells.
lilo street northwest. yesterday after
noon, caused SIS damage and severely
burned two employees.
Ray Guist. a machinist, twenty-eight
years old. of uO6 c street northwest, was
burned about the legs and arms. and
Champion Tucker. a negro helper. was
burned about the hands and face.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23

Running race-Inaugural dash: purse. $50: about
five furlongs. Chiffon Queen. 100 won Inspired.
100 second: Junction. tic. third. Time 10
Elaborate Princess Una, Moltke characterization.
Apprentice Girl. Brighton Jack. and Ny Southern
Boy also ran.
Running race-Three-year-olds and upward purse
$50; six and oue-half furongs. King Of Bashan,
IL won; st. Jeanne. no. second: Tom Cat l02
third. Time .23Is. Rose Beaumont. Lady Fit-
herbert Baby Willie. and Raquet also ran.
Running mce-SiK and one-half furlongs. purse
$50 Trudo. 10. won; George g. Hall. H. second
odd Craft. lO2, third. Time, . Racinnette Rae
ing Breeze, W. l. Hinch, Lurid and Special License
also ran.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
COL. BURCH IS DEAD
Departmental Chief Victim
of Heart Disease.
IN SERVICE TWENTY YEARS

Veteran of Civil War Rose Rapidly
I'm Government Employ and Was
Valued Member of staG-FuneraI
VIII Be Held Tomorrow Morning.
Resolutions by Associates Adopted.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twenty-four hours ended
at p. N. yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23

London consumes about 100000 tons
Of coal yearly.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
BAND CONCERTS TODAY.

At Smithsonian Grounds by Uuited States
Engineer Band at 80 p. m.
PROGRAMME:
March, National Emblem" ............ Bagley
Overture. Tampa" .................... Herold
Habanera, Mexican Kisses. Roberts
Waltz. "Unrequited Love ............. Linke
Selection. ''Trontore". ............ Verdi
Characteristic piece. Village BslL"..
Robinson
Excerpts from The Chocolate soldier.
Strauss
Grand Fantasic America. ..-....... Bendix
THE Star spansied Banner"
By Fifteenth Canlry Band at Fort Nysr.
80 ?. m
March. The Rife Regiment .sousa
Overture. Colleen Bawn" Boyer
Intcmezzo. Irvina'' ......................R olfe
waltz. The Seaph" .LaHerty
Revere. Roses Honeymoon ........ Bratton
Selection. The Chocolate Soldier Strauss
tBy feques;l
Descriptive. Indian Campaign" ...... Gordon
March. 'Funstoas Fighting Twentieth"
Wheeler
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Tide Table

To-day-High tide. los a. N and uB u m.
Low tide 5l5 a. m and 522 D m.
TomofTow-High tide, II 70 a. m. Low tide. GIL
A. m and Is p. n.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
GEORGE P. ZURHORST,

J. WILLIAM LEE, Funeral Director
and Embalmer. Livery in connection. Comnodioas
Chapel and Modern Crematcrium- Modest prices
- Pennsylvania TeleDbone Main iSSS
The Washington herald., 1910-08-23
Condition of tho Water.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
HarpeTs Ferry. W. Va. Aug 2-Both rivers clear
this evening
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-01-14
A Good investment

The Templor Ranch OIL Co. with
coo acres oil land. flowing oil wells
and all. It's reservoirs filled with
high grade oil In the Templor dis
trict, Kern Co., Cal. will soon com
plete its three-mile gravity delivery
pipe, line.
This Oil Company Is at present
like u plantation with tons and tons
OF sugar on hand, ready to be shipped
on the incoming steamer.
An able management, almost a
square mile of proven oil land. cheap
transportation of oil, high prices
with steadily increasing demand for
Gil, will make this company an early
dividend payer, and for that reason
the stock of this Templor Ranch Oil
Co. Is recommended as GOOD IN
VESTMENT by the Lincoln Mort
gage & Loan Co. of San Francisco,
Capitalization Is 100000, di-
yided into shares OF $l.00 each. |
have a small block of them for sale
al SOC while they last. Secure them
NOW.
p. II. n. STRAUCH.
n $. King 81.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-01-14

..,..,....,.. NeNih
A Jane Morning ......... Willeby
A Bowl of Roses. ........ Clarke
Mrs. Bannerman.
Come Live With Me and BE My
Love .,..,,,,,,,.,,, foole
Mrs. Mackall and Mrs. Zimmerman.