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The Washington herald., 1910-02-15

William Cation. ffty-fve years old. an
enploye of the fire department for
twenty-three years, and driver Of No. IS
engine house, met death last night under
his engine he was jolted from MS seat
at Ninth and X streets, and the wheels
crushed his skull. When comrades ran
to his aid they found him dying.
His wife and four children mourn the
death of Cation in their home at go Ninth
street northeast.
About 7:3O o'clock last night word was
received al No. Is engine house that there
was a fire in First street. Capt. Thomas
D. McLane and several hremen left quar-
1ers on the hose wagon.
Catcn jumped 10 the engine seat. En-
gineer Lee Hunt and his assistant, VIII
son oliver. took the platform 10 stoke
the fire. They heard Cation shouting to
the horses as the engine swung south in
Ninth street Several blocks were passed
al good speed when Hunt noticed the
drivers seat was vacant. He called TO his
assistant. The men looked behind, but
they saw nothing OF the missing driver
Horses Speed DriveTIess.
The engine swerved and tossed from
side to side, the horses gaiioplng madly.
Caton had fallen to the singletree and
was clinging to the shafts. between the
horses. as the engine collided with the
curbing. Hunt and Oliver were nearly
thrown from their stations by the jolt.
They jumped TO the ground and found
Cation PROSTATE in the street.
The horses continued unchecked. They
ran six blocks and carried the engine
high on a pile of rubbish, where it stuck
ard held the plunging animals until citi-
zens reached their heads.
Cation was picked up unconscious. A
hurry call was sent to Casualty Hospital.
and an ambulance responding in record
time Cation was placed in the ambulance.
He died before it reached the hospital
Fire of Little Consequence.
The hose carriage continued to the fire.
its crew ignorant of the tragedy which
had happened in their wake. Capt Nc
Lane led his men into a house at 1909
First street and extinguished the blaze in
a few seconds. The fire originated in a
defective fue, and caused no damage.
Capt McLane learned of the accident,
and when he returned to the scene Cation
was on the way to the hospital. The fire.
men had difficulty in extricating the en-
gine from the rubbish pile. 1t was dam
aged considerably.
Witnesses say the driver appeared to
have been jolted from the seat when the
engine bumped over an uneven place in
the pavement.
Neither Hunt nor Oliver heard an out
cry The first intimation they mad Of an
accident was when Hunt noticed that
Cation was not IN his seat.
Caton served in several companies pre-
vious to November q last, when he was
assigned to No. IS.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
HOWL AGAINST BRYAN
Nebraska Democrats Think He
Wants Prohibition Leadership.

Lincoln, Nebr.. Feb. 14-Bryan's dscla-
ration against the saloon is the chief
topic Of interest among Democrats. Prac-
tlcally all Of the leaders privately deplore
his utterances.
Bryan's friends say the statement was
prepared before Bryan left for the South,
several months ago. and IS made public
because evidence had accumulated that
the leaders were dickering with the brew
ers and corporation managers for po-
litical alliance IN the State. Bryan has
few followers among the State leaders IN
his stand for county option. but they fear
It's effect on the rank and file. since the
Republicans are fairly certain 70 make
that the issue.
Some Of them think Bryan has visions
OF leading a national party, composed of
the prohibition South and the agricultural
West, which tends toward prohibition.
with temperance as a paramount issue.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15

Determined to elect Mrs. William Cum
mings story president Of the D. A. r. in
1911, the steering committee Of the con-
servative faction of that organization met
behind closed doors at the Willard Hotel
last evening and held a council Of war.
The meeting was an echo Of the strife
that split the society at the election last
April. and. judging from the sentiments
expressed last evening. new issues will
enliven the campaign this spring, when
ten new vice presidents are to be selected
May Weaken Power.
1t is said the opponents Of the admins
tration are confident they can break down
the power of the party now in control.
and 10 this end will exploit the recent
difficulties experienced by the financial
directors of the society.
Among those who took part in the de-
bate last evening were Miss Mary Desha,
Mrs S. A. Willis, Mrs. JeraId, Mrs
Jonathan P. Dolliver, Mrs. NJ A. Bal
linger, Miss Lillian Pike Roome. Miss
Roger. Miss Aline Solomons, and Mrs
Miranda Tulloch.
According to one Of the leaders Of the
Story faction, the success of the candi-
dates who will run under that banner is
assured. Another meeting will be held
in few days. at which a list Of nomi-
nees for vice presidents general will be
prepared and a set CT resolutions adopted
for presentation at the congress.
From present indications. it appears
the formal occupation of Continental Hall
by the society in March will be enlivened
by the renewed controversy.
Explanation Is Demanded.
Certain Of the conservative leaders are
dissatisfied with the manner In which
the new home of the society was bonded,
and rumor is current that another ex-
PLANTATION will be demanded.
Inasmuch as the majority Of officers
on the national board are affiliated with
the anti-administration party, this ele-
ment, its leaders declare, is ready to ex-
ert every influence TO elect ten insur-
gents at the coming election to pave
the way for the appointment of Mrs
William Cummings Story next year.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
MAI. HALL DIVORCED.
Wife Comes to American and Weds
Again I'm This Country.

again IN Ahis (OUntrys
London. Feb. 14-In the divorce division
of the Hight Court OF Justice to-day Mai
Charles Spencer Hall presented a petit
ton for the dissolution Of his marriage
on the ground of the misconduct of his
wife. Mary Madeline. with Herbert Mel
vile Hartman, an American. No defense
was offered.
Mrs Hall. who was formerly May
Brady, the daughter of Justice Brady. of
New York, is now the wife of Mr. Harri-
man. The petitioner alleged that after his
wife left him, she went to America to
see her relatives. Later the petition al
legged, the respondent obtained a decree of
dissolution Of her marriage to the major
on the ground of his neglect to provide
for her" In August. 1898, she was mar
ried to Mr.. Hartman. II was claimed by
the major that this marriage. so far as
England Is concerned, was a bigamous
one.
Maj. Hall testified that his wife had an
income of $4,000.
Testamentary evidence was introduced
to prove the American marriage of the
respondent and Mr.. Hartman after which
the court granted decree nisi.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
EIGHT DIE IN WRECK.
Head-On Collision in Georgia Be-
tween Passenger Trains.

Macon, Ca. Feb. A.-Eight persons were
killed. five fatally injured, and over TWEEN
ty more or less seriously hurt in a head
on collision between passenger trains on
the Georgia Southern and Florida Rail-
way, which occurred eighteen miles south
OF here about O'Clock tonight The
wreck was caused by a crew Disregard
ing orders and running by a small station.
The trains met at fun speed and the
crash was terrific. Both locomotives. bag
gage and express cars were torn to pieces
and the passenger coaches were piled in a
heap. The dead are frightfully mangled,
and so far only A. r. Johnson, busi-
ness man OF Macon. and Conductor Du-
pree have been identified.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
WILL ATTACK LORDS.
Commons to Change Veto Power,
parliamentary Expert Says.

London, Feb. 1.-THE cabinet was IN
session for more than three hours. and, as
this is unusual. it gave rise TO the report
that could not be verified that important
matters connected with the opening Of the
new Parliament were discussed.
Undoubtedly the Parliamentary pro-
gramme was discussed at length, but
nothing is known as yet as to the decl-
sion. if any was reached. Political writer's
on the government side are now inclined
strongly to the belief that the question
Of changing the veto power of the Lords
win be considered before the budget.
The leading Parliamentary expert Is
positive in the statement that the attack
on the Lords win be the first thing taken
Up. He says that the cabinet has decided
upon this. and that the attack will be
made with great vigor. He adds that this
will combine all sections of the ministerial
coalition in a great impulse of enthusi-
asm and determination
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
NEW CANAL ON MARS.
Astronomers Regard This as Proof
Planet Is Inhabited.

Chicago. Feb. 14-A new canal on Mars
I eco miles In length has been discovered
by Prof. Pereival Lowell. OF the Flag
staff Observatory, in Arizona. This is
evidence, according to the astronomer,
that the planet is inhabited. Previous
photographs OF this region. made as late
as last May, fail to show any trace of
the new canal. The fact that it devel-
oped between May and September, when
IL was first observed. Prof. Lowell re-
CARDS as positive proof that 1t was arti-
fetal, and therefore that living beings
exist on the planet.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15

The wrights. Paulhan. and Curtiss will
finally decide whether or not the next in
ternational aviation meet will be held in
Washington, according TO a statement
made by Cortlandt Field Bishop. presi-
dent Of the Aero Club OF America. TO the
Aero Scientific Club of Washington last
night
IN an address at the residence OF
Charles ]. Bell where he was a dinner
guest, Mr.. Bishop declared there is one
fault 10 be found with College Park as
the scene OF a flying contest He said
the turns in speeding events are too
sharp in his opinion. Otherwise. he said,
the conditions are ideal, and ne an
nounced that he will leave the conclusive
verdict to the premier soarers of Amer
lea and France.
Only Fault Found.
The only fault" he said. that ! can
fnd with College Park, which ! will
have to study further, is the space
available for turns in fast events. on
this point ! do not want to discourage
the members Of the Washington and
Baltimore committee. I am going 20
write to the prominent aviators Of the
country. Messrs. Paulhan. Curtiss, and
the Wrights, and ask them as TO esti-
mates OF the space in which heavier
than-air machines can be turned at high
speed-in other words, what space would
be required for turning racing aeroplanes.
college Park reminds me OF the
Rheims course, in France. and but for
the little indentations. which, l under
stand. viii be remedied If Washington
is chosen as the scene of the meet. no
more ideal course could be chosen. Those
long. sweeping stretches would delight
the eye OF any aviator. Further than
that cannot say, as you viii readily
understand.
Mr.. Bishop arrived al the Union Station
at O'Clock yesterday morning. He was
taken through the station on tour OF
inspection. 10 show him that Washington
could handle a crowd Of any size. as far
as transportation facilities so. and left in
an automobile for the Cosmos Club half
an hour later Arthur c. Moses. William
F. Gude Dr. A. F. Zahm, and Gen.
James A. Allen escorted him to the sec
ond rendezvous.
Visits White House.
AT 10 o'clock, accompanied by a promi-
inent committee Of Washingtonians and
BaltimOreans. he entered the White
House. Representative Herbert Parsons.
Of New York. introduced the president Of
the Areo Club to the President of the
Continued on Page 3, Column 8.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
DARK HORSES" IN RACE.
Two New Entries In Mississippi Con-
test Likely.

Jackson, Miss, Feb Alt is reported
tonight that If the Senatorial deadlock
is not broken at the Tuesday night eau
Gus there will be two new entries It is
known that DR. 3. G. Lowry. president
of Blue Mountain College, has been here
several days feeling around, and it is
said he is almost persuaded to get in the
race. 1t is stated on good authority that
ninety-six members of the caucus have
signed an agreement for c. II. Alexan-
der if he will get back in the race. Mr..
Alexander was eliminated by an anti
Vardaman caucus two weeks age, and
he pledged support 10 the remaining three
of the opposition. He may refuse to re-
enter the contest unless he is thoroughly
convinced that one OF the others can beat
VardamaS
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Want Freer Interpretation,

San Juan. P. r, Feb. 1.-THE Masonic
Grand Lodge of Porto Rico, by resolution.
has decided to cable Jacino Tuxidor and
Manuel Rodriguez, who are now in Wash
ington, urging that they appeal to Con-
gress 10 limit the Jurisdiction of the Fed
eral court on this island They are also
asked 70 appeal to their brother Masons
in Congress for a more liberal interpre-
tation Of the organic act under which
Porto Rico Is governed.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages.
I-Nina Seen Facing Storm.
Premier Aeros to Name Site.
Madriz's Troops Shell Enemy.
Fireman Killed Beneath Engine.
D. A. r. Faction In Council.
-Love Causes Auto Wreck.
District Men Flee Smallpox.
Reward for a Hero.
Democrats TO Dine.
S-Rieh Woman Dies IN Squalor.
Speaker Cannon Worried.
4-News of Day In Congress.
6-Society.
6-Editorial.
Tin World of Women.
S-Sporting.
9Theaters.
Daily Court Record
PARK OF Fun Opens.
12-Old St Matthew's Doomed
Hot Shot for PeaEy.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Canadian wins Fifteen-mile Race.

New York, Feb. l+-Fred Meadows, the
crack Canadian runner. won the l5-mile
match race In Madison Square Garden
tonight after a strong exhibition Of
speed and stamina.
He finished in 1:21;241-5, and Ijunstrom.
who was second. in 1:22:541-5. Percy Sell
len. of Toronto. who was third, a lap
behind, ran the distance in 1:23;A 3-6
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15

Managua. Feb. IA heavy artillery
fire was opened by government troops
yesterday on the town Of Matagalpa,
which Is neld by the revolutionists under
Cen. Chamorro. Heavy guns were used
and many shells were hurled into the
town from the surrounding heights. 1t
is reported here that the attacking force
consists OF 5000 men. under command OF
Gen. Lara. He is said to have a number
OF experienced soldiers with him.
No report has been received here as 70
the damage done by the shells thrown
into the town, but as It is announced
that the bombardment viii probably be
renewed. If would seem that the rebels
had held the town
Madriz Il Alarmed.
Capt Saenz, who commanded the riring
squad that killed Cannon and Groce, the
Americans. was shot and killed In the
street here to-day by a government sol
der. The assassination caused the wild
est excitement. and for a time the mob
swept the streets in al directions. This
gave rise to a rumor that there had been
a popular uprising against President
Madriz. The government became seri-
ousy alarmed. and many arrests were
made by the soldiers and the police.
Fifty policemen were hurried to the capt.
tai from Leon. and they rendered much
help in restoring order.
A renewal Of peace offers have been
made by the revolutionists They came
this time from Gen. Chamorro, and were
addressed to Henry Caldera. the Ameri-
can vice consul. In his letter, Chamorro
recalls his victories at Matagalpa, San
Ramon. and other points, and declares
that he is sctuated by desire TO stop
the further effusion Of blood.
Madfiz is constantly ordering more ar
rests for political reasons. Yesterday he
caused Alonzo Solorasno. recently Mex
lean vice consul. to be thrown into Jail
on the charge that he has been mixed
up in a conspiracy that resulted in the
capture Of tho steamer Malagua. The
vessel was taken BY a number OF men in
female garb.
Fear is expressed here that unless the
government forces can achieve an early
victory az Matagalpa there will be an
uprising here against the Madriz regime.
The city is IN a state Of great unrest and
the streets are constantly patrolIed by
troops with fixed bayOnets.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE MEETING.
Magnates I'm Chicago TO-day-Ten-
year Agreement Going Through.

Chicago, Feb. A-The American League
will adopt a l54-game schedule at it's
meeting. which begins here tomorrow,
regardless OF the action of the National
League in New York, according to a
statement made by President B. B. John
son.
The principal business to come before
the meeting tomorrow will be the adop-
ton of the new ten-year agreement. The
present agreement under which the Amer
lean League exists will expire in No
vember of this year. The American
League was IN existence at the begin
ming OF 1900, but the agreement was not
adopted until later in the year.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Perrin DISCUSSES CASE.
Patient at Insane Asylum Gives His
Opinion of Doctors.

New York. Feb. H-The testimony OF
Lawrence Perrin before the sheriT's jury
which directed that a committee of his
estate should be appointed was filed in
the county clerks Office to-day. He said:
THE only difference here is that whisky
costs $50 a bottle, and only costs S2 q
bottle at the Waldorf. There is a little
more noise ct the Waldorf perhaps.
ITO make a long story short" said
Perrin, I have been examined by so
many doctors that think I will go nut
". They talk about loco. and one
says. You have motor insanity and
another says You have Oppressive pa
resis, and another, You have paranoia.'
I don't know. None of them agree. They
all agree that I am nutty, but thy agree
that I won't harm anybody physically"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
One Dead. Six Hurt, on Board Tor.
pedO Destroyer Hopkins,

One Dead. Six Hurt, on Board Tor
pedO Destroyer Hopkins.
San Diego. Cal. Feb 14-An explosion
OF a steam tube on the torpedo destroyer
Hopkins to-day resulted in the death Of
one man and severe scalding Of six
others. r. Z. Taylor, who perished,
would have escaped uninjured, but he
turned back and inhaled steam in his
desperate efforts to save his shipmateg
Vallejo, Cal, Feb. AT was learned
here to-day that six weeks ago,
before the Hopkins sailed for San Diego.
Naval Constructor Evans received an
Anonymous letter warning him to
Look out for the Hopkins" Evans had
the Hopkins overhauled and discovery
was made that some Of the boiler tubes
were stuffed with old files. metal, wood.
and other rubbish.
When the letter was received officers OF
the navy yard remembered there had
been trouble between the construction
and engineering departments.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Find Forged Certificate.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Feb. IA discovery
was made to-day by the miners examin-
ing board that hundreds OF the bogus
certificates which have been confscated
for miners in this city have been issued
by a man living here. II is understood
that he would sign certificates forging
tie names of examiners and leave them
filled out and that his wife would insert
the name of any purchaser and sell him
the certificates for 81 each
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Partly cloudy,
with moderate temperature, to-
day; tomorrow, rain, followed
by much colder; moderate south
erly winds.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Virginia Legislature Acts FavOrabiy
on other Measures.

on Other Measures.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va, Feb. 1.-THE house
committee on roads and internal naviga-
ton to-day reported favorably on inter
state Sunday trains.
Establishment Of the Amherst epileptic
colony passed the senate and remains TO
be signed by the governor. This institu-
ton may get additional appropriations.
Separate accommodations for the Grim
inal insane passed the senate; the hospi-
tails for both white and colored patients
TO have special buildings for the purpose.
On motion of the chairman OF the
finance committee the Byrd liquor bill.
carrying a feature of 100000 revenue,
was referred to the finance committee for
its consideration in making the general
appropriation
A bill TO prevent comment on front-row
spectators in theaters by the funmakers
of the stage was returned to the house
by the senate with the recommendation that
1t do not pass
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
THROWN FROM HORSE.
Miss Lucy II. ssddons Injured on
the Speedway.

Miss Lucy R. siddons, 1882 Biltmore
street, a well-known figure on the Speed
way and bride paths in and about
Washington, was thrown from her horse
and injured yesterday afternoon. She is
at the Naval Hospital. suffering from
painful bruises and cuts.
The accident occurred about l O'Clock,
as Hiss Siddons was cantering along the
Speedway It IS believed the horse
stumbled. The young woman was thrown
over the head of the animal and knocked
unconscious.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15

Word reached the Navy Depart
ment late yesterday afternoon that
the missing tug Nina was last seen
plowing through heavy beam seas
that sent the spray washing over
her pilot house and made it almost
impossible for her to keep her
course.
This was Just before noon on
Sunday, eight days ago. There
was gale blowing with increasing
velocity at the time, and the crew OF
the Merchant and Miners steam
ship Howard, which passed within
one-eignth of mile of the Nina,
could distinguish one man on the
bridge of the tug evidently direct
ing her battle with the waves.
The Nina was then nine miles
southeast of Hog Island and trying
to steer a northerly course. The
tug has not been seen or heard
from since.
The tug Savage which left Chesapeake
Bay with the Nina on Sunday morning
February 6 encountered such heavy
weather that she turned back The Nina
continued TO sea, and the last vision
which men on that ship had Of her was
when she plowed on and on through
heavy seas which proved too much for
the Savage 70 brave.
This information, coupled with the re-
port from the steamship Howard, and
the futiIity OF the search has led to the
belief that the Nina may have been
swamped by heavy beam seas which
either knocked in her supersructure or
turned her over.
Search to Be Continued.
Before leaving Norfolk. Boatswain John
S. Crogan, IN command of the Nina, said
he would proceed up the coast sighting
all light vessels which adds 10 the pessi-
mism of the Navy Department officials
one encouraging sign is that no wreck
age Of the vessel has been found which
would likely have been the case had she
been battered TO pieces by the waves
The Nina carried whaleboats. oars. and
other buoyant apparatus on her decks.
Running head-on into heavy sea, a.
she was when last seen, ii Is considered
likely that heavy seas may have pene-
trated her engine room, put the fires out
and otherwise disabled her. so that she
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The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
HEAD THRUST IN FURNACE.
Robbers Try TO Throw Hagerstown
Night Watchman Into Flames.

HagerstOwn, Feb. lA-CiuZens Of Hag-
erstown are worked upsto high pitch
over a dastardly crime committed here,
when three masked men assaulted and
robbed John C. Neiberg. night watchman
at the grain elevator Of Boyer &
Heard. and afterward tried 10 throw the
body CT their victim into the furnace.
Failing in this, the highwaymen placed
Neiberg in the large fywheel and started
the engine. He escaped death, but is in
q critical condition.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
Y0DER FOUND GUILTY.
Sentenced for CriminaIIy LibeIinE
Richmond Officials.

Richmond Officials.
Special % The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Feb. 14-Adon A. Yoder
was tonight found guilty by jury In
the Hastings Court, Of criminally libeling
Police Commissioning Chris Manning. jr.
". Douglas GoSsoh. and Police JUS
tice John Jeter Crutchfield Yoder was
sentenced to pay a fine Of $50 and to
serve a term OF fifteen DAYS imprison-
ment I'm the city jail. Yoder submitted 10
the verdict, and Immediately began his
sentence
This is the first criminal libel suit in the
State since 1877.
At $40 o'clock the jury took the case
Within thirty-seven minutes the verdict
was returned.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-15
PALACE is FOR SALE.
Kaiser's Home at Corfu TO BE Put
on the Market.

Paris, Feb. IA dispatch from Berlin
says the Kaiser has decided to sell the
Achilleon palace at Corfu. He finds that
1t Is too small to permit a long stay. and
the cost Of maintenance is too great for
brief visits