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Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
SAYS DEMOCRATS RUSH TO
DESTRUCTION IN TENNESSEE
Senator Taylor WithdraWs Prom
Use to Make Speeches

WASHINGTON. July 9,-Saying that
he sees with dismay that the Democ-
racy of Tennessee is rushing madly to
destruction through it's bitter dis
sensions, Senator Robert L. Taylor to-
day gave out a statement withdrawing
his promise to stump the state in the
interests of Governor M. e. Patter-
sons regular organization judiciary
ticket. The senator says his action is
taken because he cannot inflict his adj
vice where it is rejected in advance.
Senator Taylor had agreed to speak
in behalf of Patterson and his jul
dietary ticket. This agreement
aroused storm of protest from friends
OF the senator, who said they did not
care to hear anything on that sub
ject Governor Patterson pardon of
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper who was
convicted with his son, Robin Cooper
of numbering former Senator f. W.
Carmack, is one of the subjects of the
fractional trouble in the Democracy of
the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
.FORMERF FRENCH PREMIER
INVOLVED IN SCANDAL
Breaks Out in Connection with
Trial of Rochelle, AC-
Cused SWindIer

PARIS. July "A great scandal in
volving former Premier Georges Glenn
enceau has broken out in connection
with the trial of Henry Rochelle, the
we'll known French promoter, whose
financial institutions, the Franco-Span-
ish bank and the Credit Miner, were
closed in March 1908, when Rochelle
was arrested on charges of extensive
swindle. The testimony shows that
immense sums of money were made by
SPECTATORS Immediately before the
failure. 1t is now charged that the ar
rest of Rochelle was made on direct or
der from Clemenceau. Several inter
pellations in parliament regarding the
affair will be made on July II.
Clemenceau's friends intimate that
former Foreign Minister Del Casses
who is an implacable enemy of Clemen-
ceau, has taken advantage of the lat
ter's absence in South America on a
lecture tour to spring this question.
Clemenceau's brothers, Paul and AL
bert, in an open letter characterized
fine attack as cowardly, and declare
that his public life is above suspicion
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
TIRE DESTROYS BUSINESS
SECTION OF MINING TOWN
Residents of DeIamar, CAL, Are
Forced to Sleep in Open.
Loss 100000

DELAMAR, Cal, July 9.-Fire. orig
mating from an unknown source, prac-
tically destroyed the business section
of this city today. The loss approx
mates 100000, about $4,000 of which
is covered by insurance.
Three hotels, six saloons, six dwell
ings, four business houses, the post
office, the miners union hail. "A livery
stable and a score of small buildings
were destroyed. But a butcher shop
and a miners hotel remain, and they
are in Sallee, a suburb.
Tonight many residents are sleeping
in the open. No provisions were left
after the fire, but tonight special
train brought supplies from Copper
City, four miles from here.
On account of trouble with the plant,
the smelter, which was the chief in
dustry of the town, shut down July l..
The heaviest losers are c. w. Mey-
ers, j. H. Heiderick, J. H. Hassel-
berger. 1. B. Mason, J. S. Wheeler,
Jules Thibaul, j. w. Cady, Carl Diett-
mar and Mrs. S. Black.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
HALL ABAND0NS PLAN
TO USE SO DETECTIVES

COLUMBUS. o., July 9.-After a
conference with Wayne B. Wheeler and
others of the Antf-Saloon league here,
Detective Hall announced today that
he had decided not to take fifty de-
tectives to Newark to serve warrants
on the city and county officials and
the proprietors of speak easies."
Mr.. Wheeler announced that the
fight to GUST the speak easies" in
Newark would be continued in a legal
NAV
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
WANT 1ooo MEMBERS

Energetic members of the finance and
membership committees of the Con-
vention league are trying to have the
names Of 1000 members for submission
at the meeting to be held tomorrow
night. At that meeting arrangements
will be made for a campaign having
for Its purpose the addition of 10000
members to the leagues roll.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
O|AZ OFFERS AID IN
TERMINATING WAR
Continued from Page One)

Col. Salamanca, who was taken pris-
oner in the attack on Pearl Lagoon,
for Pittman, but this offer was re-
fused by Gen. Rivas.
Pittman's chances of getting out of
the hands of Madriz now are consid-
cred very slight. 1t is likely that he
will be taken to Managua.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
WIFE, MISSING FOR MANY
MONTHS, RETURNS HOME

Mrs. William H. Pitman. who disap-
reared from her home on Eastlake ave-
nue. last winter, returned to this city
Friday and is once again at the Preside
of her hus band. Press dispatches state
that Mrs. Pitman was found by her
husband while wandering aoous
Marysville, penniless. At the time Of
her disappearance Pitman said that
his wife had $4,000 worth of Jewelry
and he offered large reward for in
formation that would enable him to
find her.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10

Hubbard Rich and Franz Bischofr VIII
Constitute a committee in charge Of the
exhibition of the club.
Several new members have been
voted into the club, r. B. Maubest be-
ing elected an associate member, and
Mrs. Mary V. Barlow an honorary
member.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10

John (the waiter)-Well 1 don't
know, miss. When the sun don't shine
she is, miserable, and when it does she
says it fades the carpet.--Catholic
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10

A number of recent paintings by
Hanson Puthuff are on view at the
Kanst gallery, and number of not
able canvases from this gallery VIII
this week be transferred to the ex-
hibition at the Virginia hotel, among
them landscapes by John w. Gamble,
Granville Redmond and Benjamin G.
Brown.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10

The California Art club held it's July
meeting at the Art Students league
on the first Saturday evening of the
month. Final arrangements were mace
at this meeting for the representation
of the club at the coming exhibition at
Long Beach. William Wendt John
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10

Frank r. Liddell, the president of
the California Art club, left last week
for a vacation trip to the northern
part of the state. where he will, no
doubt. devote more or less time to
painting, as we'll as to visits to art
galleries and exhibitions. Mr.: Lid
delps efforts toward the promotion of
art interests have been most success
full and his services as president of the
new art club have been invaluable
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10

secure five or six men who can speak
with authority on this subject, and so
distributed geographically that their
addresses will cover as nearly as pos
sible the irrigated districts of the coun-
try. The speakers will include such
well known irrigation authorities as
Frank C. Goudy of Colorado, DR..
George C. Pardees former governor OF
California, and George e. Barstow of
Texas, all of whom are former prest-
dents of the National Irrigation con-
gress, and Major R. w Young Of
Utah, second vice president of the
congress.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
FARISIANs SEE FAULTS
IN ANNAPOLIS TRAINING

Paris. Nov. la.-The American war ship
squadron has greatly interested the
French nation. whose own fleet j. q sub
Jrct they are unwilling TO dwell upon.
The axiaI disposition OF the gun turrets
% the Delaware and North Dakota is
likely TO have great effect in determining
the adoption OF such turrets on the next
two French dreadnoughts. a. the subject
is now being discussed By the ministr:
Of marine. The openwork nasts Of the
battle ships. generally described as min
iatuTe Eiffel towers. have aroused COM
ment Most OF the newspapers state that
the United States viii abandon the sys-
TEN.
Two points are criticised. One IS the
average age OF the rear admirals. which
ia France is ffty-eight, in England ami
Germany hfty-three. and in the UnEed
states sixty-one. France considers hers
toe old.
The other point is The Annapolis educa
uop. which Is judged TO be too hoH O.
eeneous and wanting IN specialization.
50 that warrant officers have to be de-
pended on as specialists
The dcsertion myth Is revived. one
paper SAYING that the feet recruited the
majority Of its crews in every quarter Of
the world on its around-the-wolld voy-
age. Another saws that the desertions
number . per cent annually. II France
lost one-fifth OF that. her nsvys end
would be once more proclaimed
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
ATTORNEY OUT ON BOND.
Clyde y. Weikert spends Night ia
Cell on Wife's Writ.

From The luxury OF "a Turkish bath
10 the privation OF cell was the ex-
perience OF Clyde b. weikert. young
Washington attorney, who Is being sued
for absolute Divorce by his wife. Char
lotte Weikert
Fearing her husband would get out Of
town before the papers were served, Mrs.
Weikert obtained writ Of ne eXeaL 4
deputy marshal set out 10 find 5Weikert
and located him IN a Turkish bath. When
the deputy told his mission, the at
torney became indignant. He was asked
10 dress and accompany the deputy 10
the court.
Stopping only TO telephone some Of his
friends of his predicament and asking
them TO get bail. he went with the dep
uty and spent the night in a cell. About
o'clock yesterday afternoon bail was
furnished. and he was released.
Justice Stafford has issued a rule re-
quiring Weikert to appear In the Dis
trict Supreme Court on November . TO
show cause why he should not pay al
imony pending the outcome of divorce
proceedings.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
CHURCH FAIR A SUCCESS.
Features Of ~. stephens ChuFch At
tracing Large Crowds.

tracing Large Crowds.
one of the finest boxes of chocolates
in town for cents appears to be too
good a chance to overlook. This is one
of the opportunities offered at the church
fair at St. Stephens, Twenty-ffth street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
The. fair was opened last Tuesday by
Cardinal Gibbons. and viii be continued
until Friday night The Rev Father
Joseph II. Cassidy. rector OF the church.
SAYS IL has been a financial success and
viii go q long way toward the comsum-
nation Of its object. the liquidation OF
the ehuTchS debt Tomorrow Wil he
Hibernian night at the fair and Tuesday
Will be knights OF Columbus night.
The entire basement of St Stephen
is devoted 10 the fair. II is prettily dec
GRATED with bunting and American hage
with an ingenious electrical display
Everything In the shape of prizes and
chaces are offered.
Probably the most appealing feature OF
the fair is the supper each night from
to O'Clock This is under the direction
of Mrs. Patrick T. INLAND. assisted among
others by Mrs. Martin O'Brien. Miss A
T. Halloran. and Miss Mary Hayes.
Each table and stand is under the
charge of a society. The Hibernian
table is in charge of Mrs. J. F. McCaT-
ron; the knights OF Columbus table is
in charge OF Miss Mary A. Griffin; the
sodality table, Miss Fannie Lansdale; the
paddle stand. under the Holy Name So
cety. Mr. p. 7. INLAND; Sacred Heart
table Miss Mary O'Day. the contest
table Mr.. John o. MahOney; the LEM
onade table, Mrs. Louis r. Bart and Miss
Julia Linskey; the sanctuary table. Mrs.
Hall. ard the busy bees. g. V. Hunt, the
king bee" assisted by almost score
of ''drOnes"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Capt GUY CUSHMAN. First Lieut. JAMES Z.
SHELLEY. and Second Lieut. CHESTER T.
MILLS. Eleventh Cavalry. having completed
the duty for which they were ordered 20 New
York City wiR proceed to Join their proper
station. Fort oglethOrpe. Ga
First Lieut. EREN SWIFT, Jr.. Eleventh. Cav
airy hating completed the duty for which he
was ordered to New York City. viii return TO
Fort MycE. Va.
Capt. GEORGE yIDMER. Eleventh Cavalry; First
Lieut. GORDON JOHNSTON. Seventh Cavalry /;
First Lieut. ISAAC ). MARTIN, Fourteenth
Cavalry: second Lieut.. ADNA r. CHAFFEE.
Jr. Fifteenth Cavalry; Second Lieut. FRANK
NJ ANDREWS. Eighth Cavalry. and Second
Lieut. JOHN V. SPRING. Jr.. Seventh Cav
airy, will proceed from New York City TO Chi
cago. H.
First Lieut. WILLIAM G. MEADE. Eleventh Cav
alry. is detailed for general recruiting service.
He viii proceed TO jefferson Barracks. No.
First Lieut. EDWARD CALVERT, Ninth Cav
airy. Is detailed for general recruiting service.
He viii proceed 10 Columbus Barracks. Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
CONDUCTOR HURT
IN TROLLEY CRASH
Women Thrown Into HyS-
terieS and Cars Damaged,

Several women were thrown into hys-
terics and a conductor was slightly in
jured when n Capital Traction Company's
car ran into a car of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company in c
street. between First street and New
Jersey avenue northwest. shortly after
s clcck last night
The latter ear carried a trailer and was
II a standstlH az the intersection Of c
street and New Jersey avenue. Car No.
10. Of the Capital Traction Company, fol-
lowed the car.
The brakes OF the Capital Traction
Company car failed 10 operate and IL
crashed into the front car. The front Of
the rear car and the hood of the front
were smashed.
: Lieut.. Harrison. of the Sixth precinct
police station. who was travelling on the
rear ear, 4 led 20 calm the hysterieal
women. Conductor L A. Shifting was
slightly cut on the lips
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
BOILER EXPLODES,
WRECKING A TRAIN
Passenger on Parallel Track
Hit by the Debris.

Altoona, Pa, Nov. IA locomotive
pushing a wesbound freight train from
here TO the summit Of the Allegheny
Mountains on the Pennsylvania Railroad
blew up this afternoon. The engine was
hurled in the air with terrific force a
distance OF fully 100 feet A mail and
express train, going in the same direction
on an adjoining track, was hit by the
exploded boiler, wrecking the two loco
motives hauling the passenger train. An
engineer ard fireman were killed outright.
a brakeman died later al the Altoona
hospital and another is not expected TO
recover. Three passengers were injured.
Tie dead:
HARRY \. RORABAUGH. aged fosty-iFe. a
Conemaush engineer on tie engine which Bes uI,
IRA REED eyed taiEts-ase. Il Ifttstnng. fireman
la second eugiae Of the passenger train
ANDREW FURLONG. aged thirty-two. Of Gone
nargl brakeman ou the freight train whose engine
b,eE az I'D tuo houIs Afteisard At the hospital
The accident is one Of the most pc
clliar Known In railroad annals The
freight and passenger trains were run
ming in the same direction on adjacent
tracks when the freight engine without
warn ng. let go.
TIE body OF Engineer Rorabaugh was
buried under tons OF wreckase. The
boiler fell directly in front of the mail
tran. causing the two engines of the
I latter 10 crash into the freight train.
The boiler then reeled over a steep en-
bankrsent.
Fireren Reed was on the second pas
senger engine. He vas hurled out the
side OF the engine cab and crushed by his
own ran. Fireman Andrew FuTlong
and Brakeman r. p. Riddel were on the
cab Of the Inflated engine, along with
! Engineer Horabaush, and were hurled
( in nearby field. They we're fearTuily
scaled and burned. Riddel Is not ex-
pected TO recover. Engineer J. 3. Mccoy
and Fireman Turner, both Of Altoona
or the FIRST engine Of tie express train,
escaped. The cause OF the wreck was
{ low waler in the boiler.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
WANT ORDER REPEALED.
Vehicle Owners Arrange for Mass
Meeting Next Wednesday.

Meeting Next Wednesday.
In their fight 10 repeal the recent
regulation Of the Commissioners requir-
ing lights on all vehicles. about fifty
business men OF Washington met yes
terday in the Office OF John L. Newbold.
president OF the Merchants Transfer
Company, and arranged for a mass meet
ing to be held next Wednesday after
noon at o'clock at the rooms OF the
Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting was a lively one. Repre-
scntatives were present from coal. lum-
Der. feed. and Ice dealers. breweries.
drayage companies, and many small CON
Germs. They were unanimous in de-
nouncing the new regulation
On the other hand, the Commissioners
have received several letters indorsing
the new order.
Some Of the delivery wagons that are
out after nightfall now have a lamp
that is suspended from a bracket on
the inside of the wagon" said Commits
sioner Rudolph yesterday, and all they
have 10 do is TO arrange the bracket so
that II will swing outward. This will
save the cost OF buying lamp"
The Standard on Company wrote to
the Commissioners a few days ago. ask
ing that their wagons be exempt from
The new order, owing to the danger that
would be entailed by having a light on
a wagon that Is filled with oil The
Commissioners informed the oil company
that there would be no exceptions 20 the
rule.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
FAMILY QUARREL
WORRIED TOLSTOI
Discussions Over Finances
Caused Departure.
REVERENCE SHOWN TO AUTHOR
Vast Majority OF Russians Treated
Moral Agony with Deep Respect.
superstition of Figures, IS, Played
Vital Part in His Lffe-Left His
Police Passport at Home.

st. Petersburg, Nov. ia vast ajor-
ity of the Russians treated Tolstoi's
moral agony. which eliminated in his
abandoning his home. with profound rev.
erence. There is ample evidence, how
ever. that the final crisis was precipi-
tated by rather squalid discussions. on
one side of which were Countess Toll
stoi and Tolstois second son, Andre. and
on the other his favorite disciple and
closest friend. Count Tchertkoh, END
probably his youngest daughter. Alexan-
dra, who acted as his secretary. Count
Tchertkoff had ceased visiting ToIstoi for
several months because he was unwel-
come to Countess Tolstoi
The estate at Yasnaya Poliana was pass
ing into olose-hsted management. Dis
putes and bargainings with the tenants
were OF daily occurrence. Andre and
Countess Tolstol, in whom the estate Is
now vested, defended the managers
against Count Tchertkoff and the IDEAL
lists who supported Tolstoi. adhering 10
the old voluntary brotherhood relation
ship. in which no coercive authority Is
used toward the peasantry.
Premier's Brother AssaE1s Him.
Alexander Stolypin. the prime minister's
brother. who Is a regular contributor 10
the Novro Vremya. asked what would
To.stois own soul have said 10 him If
his wife had succeeded in committing
suicide a. she attempted to do.
1t appears that the precise date or Toll
stoi's act was connected with his super
stition that the figures 2s are destined 70
play Il vital role in his life lie was
born August D, iS2S, and left his home
October y, old style. when he was
eighty-two years Old. Religious people
are finding comfort in his attitude to-
ward the church as an institution. When
he arrived at the monastery TO which he
first fed, ne said to the porter, whom
he had not seen for eighteen years:
-Mikhail. ! am Leo Tolstoi who was
expelled from the church. Are YOU
against receiving me2'
Welcomed ia Monastery
Mikhail answered; we are all glad
to see you.
Tolstoi afterward had a long private
conversation with the Abbot Joseph
When he left the next day he wrote IL
the diary OF the monastery
4 thank you for our hospitality. Leo
Tolstoiv
Re was travelling without a police pass
which Is necessary for every one II
Russia When he was asked for Il ht
said
1T IS al Hasnaya Poliana, bur I an
going back for H.
However, ne was not ineonyeniencet
for not having g.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
From Harper.a

From HaFItTA
A little girl returned from services at
a fashionable church with thoughtful
brow
Mamma" she began doubtfully. do
all angels dress just alike in white
robes?"
why. certainly. dear" the mother as
sured her.
And just any kind of persons can be
angels?"
If they have been very good
"Laundresses and cooks and maids.
"Of course, sweetheart. Why 20 you
ask?'
Well" the little girl commented Sow
~. Il certainly would like TO know how
the Lord is going 10 tell that we belong
in the best society,"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
"THE FIGHT FOB PURE MILK"
DIR. e. C. Schroeder TO Speak to
AntI-tubercuIosIE Body.

The Association for the Prevention Of
tuberculosis will hold its annual meeting
next Friday evening in the lecture room
of the Public Library. The meeting will
be addressed by DR.. z. G. Schroeder,
superintendent OF experiment station.
Bureau OF Animal Industry. United States
Department OF Agriculture, on the sub
ject. 1.-THE fight for pure milk"
Gen. George NJ Sternberg. u. S. A.
retired, president of the association, will
preside, and reports Of the work during
the year VIII be made by DR.. George NJ.
Kober, chairman Of the committee on dis
penseries; DIR. William c. Gwynn, chair
man OF the committee on education; Gen.
William II. Forwood, treasurer, and Miss
Ruth Rizer, secretary.
a short report on the opening OF the
first ''fresh-air schoolroom" in Wash
ington, as well as future possibilities
along this line viii be given.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Capt. Miller Released.

The State Depa tment was advised YES.
terGay by the American Embassy at
Tokyo of the arrest recently Of Captain
Frank j. Miller. Thirteenth Company OF
Coast Artillery, stationed AT Manila, for
unlaWfu.ly taking photographs In the VI
entity Of Japanese Qualifications. He
was later released. Capt Miller was
granted leave of absence several weexs
ago and given permission to visit China
and Japan
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Pushing Sugar Trust su,t.

United States District Attorney Wise.
OF New York. yesterday conferred with
Attorney General Wickersham In regard
10 the suit soon to be filed against the
sugar trust 1t is the intention of the
DepaI tment of Justice to file the bin Of
COMPLAINT in New York City this week.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Tnkes nrother.s place.

Chaplain g. f. 7. Stevenson. L. S. N.
will preach at the Bethany Baptist
Church to-day in place OF his brother
who is pastor of the church. lie will
preach of the good eqects attained by
the battle-ship feet trip around the
world. During the trip he was attached
10 the Virginia. lie was formerly a
pastor in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Present from Hi. Wife.

From the Chicago News
stubb-Whats jerks making all that
fuss about?
Penn-His wife gave him a roll-top
desk for birthday present and he says
IT reminds him Of her.
Stnbb-In what way
Penn-It won't shut up.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY MEETS.
Excellent ENTERTAINMENT NJ second
Event of Season.


The Mississippi Society of Washington
held its second monthly meeting of the
season last night In Pythian Temple. An
address by Maj Holmes Conrad was the
principal event of the evening. Besides
this an excellent musical programme was
carried out Mrs. c. V. Pettys. chairman
of the entertainment committee, had
charge OF this part Of the evenings fes-
tivities. James q. Mccormick, president
OF the society. was unable TO be present.
and Capt. Bell took his place
One of the features of the evening was
the bird limitations by Miss Genevieve
Small Miss Orley McCarty, accom-
panied by Mrs. THOMAS Herndon. gave
a soprano solo, and Franz Bourshee a
piano SOLO P. d. Lowd and G. C. Fur
bershaw performed on the banjo and gui-
tar After the entertainment refresh
ments were served.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
sDitesuI Thing.

From the Workers Statesman
Patience-Do you remember my sister
who was on tie stage?
Patrice-Oh. yes
Patienee-Well. she's married
Patrlce-Oh, got speaking p3rt al last,
has shel
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
NnxnI ar1ers.

The following orders have been issued:
Ensign J. T. MEREDITH. detached dnty York
swn; to home and wait orders.
Paymaster's Clerks ]. II. UNDERWOOD and
q. A. WILCOX. appointed IaJmaster's clerks
in the navy dirty nayal station. Guam, NJ. I.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Doubts HIS Sincerity

From the Philadelphia inquirer.
We must say that we cannot help
questioning the sincerity OF that Chicago
burglar who has reformed and become
9 plumber.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
CoIumhias Holds Dance

Tie Columbia Dancing Club held its
feguiar Saturday evening cotnion last
mig in fythian Temple The commit
tee in charge consisted of Dee Hammer
Fred j. Rose. and Robert w. Hanne-
mann