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The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
ESCAPES DEATH BY A HAIR
Auto Drivers Car Wrecked at
Indianapolis.
barney OIdReId Smasbes National
KiIOmeter Record in 21 40 Sec
Onds in Benz Machine.

Indianapolis. May 3O.-AIore than 10000
persons witnessed the automobile races
at the Indianapolis Speedway this aft-
ernoOn. So great was the crush that
many persons tainted and for a time the
temporary hospital was filled
Ray Harround, winner in the mile on
Saturday. came very near death in a
remarkable accident While at full speed,
close TO 100 miles an hour. Herround's car
exploded a tire and the driver lost con-
troll II ran into the cement retaining
way, making a breach four feet wide.
The car rebounded and mounted the wall
and ran along it for few feet. and then
toppled over on the track and was a
complete wreck Harround escaped in
jury excepting a few bruises.
Barney Oldheld, in his 2OO-hOrscpower
Benz, despite strong winds. broke the
national record, which also Is the speed
way record for the kilometer. this after
noon, his time being 2l;45 seconds. Old
field failed TO lower the American record
for mile. The announced time was
35:6 seconds.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
.CURTISS SUGGESTS
LONGER FLIGHTS
Trip from New York to
Washington Is Possible.

New York. May So.-Glenn II. Curtiss
spent all Of to-day in his rooms at the
Hotel Astor, recuperating from the ef-
fects Of his record-breakng flight Of sun
day. He was besieged by callers and
business propositions. The success of
the fight had a stimulating influence.
and prizes for similar events were dis
cussed. It was said that one prize pro-
posed was larger than the $4,000 won by
Curtss.
When consulted about a future event
for a prize. Mr Curtiss suggested that
the trip from New York to Washington
would be a possible performance.
In the afternoon the mechanicians ex-
amined the machine used by Mr.. Curtiss
IN his flight on Sunday and leak was
found In the oil tank. Mr.. Curtiss said
but for the leakage he would have been
able to have made the trip from Pough-
keepsie to Governors Island without the
intermediate stop at Inwood. The dam
age in the tank he thought was due to
--''-N-4Ab a ANNbi ioAlNiiAE a. L oAb AlheeDSle.
He has accepted an offer to give an
exhibition at the Churchill Downs race
course at Louisville. June IS
Il have been planning this trip for n
year" said Mr. Curtiss. and now that
the one thing that 1 have looked forward
TO so long has been realized. do not an
ticipate any particular achievement In
way. l feel that I have conquered my
world. for really what I have accom-
plished seemed almost unbelievable when
1 first thought Of doing g."
Mayor Gaynor will preside at a dinner
10 be given at the Hotel Astor tomorrow
evening, when about fifty guests VIII be
present
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
TRAIN IS DERAILED,
THIRTEEN INJURED
Southern Fast Mail Wrecked
at Sycamore, Va.

Thirteen persons were slightly injured
when the Southern fast mail train was
derailed at Sycamore, Va. at 4:l5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
The engine was overturned. but the
mail and express cars and coaches.
though off the trucks. remained upright.
The injured are:
c. F. Goodwin. mail clerk. IynchbUg Va.
g. S Bradshaw. ma,l clerk Brentsyne. Va
J. 7. Hunnyutt, mail ,lcrk Washington. d. c.
o. c. sutherland mail clerk. Clifton. Va
G. K Hayden. mail clerk Keuilw0rth d. c.
y. W. Baden. mail clerk Washington. D. c.
J. y Covingtun. mail clerk, Atlanta. ca.
J. C. Small, engineer, Spencer y. c.
I. c. johnson. fireman. Spencer, y e.
f. J. Taylor. express messenger. Washington. D. c.
p. ShUford. passenger Knoxville. Tenn.
G. Beckwith. negro. Washington. d. c.
Z. J. Henderson. negro. Charlottesville. Va
None Of the injured were seriously hurt.
most Of them suffering from slight cuts
and bruises. The city directory gives none
Of the names listed in the injured as
residents Of Washington.
Traffic on the line was blocked unti
o'clock last night.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
MADRIZ SOLDIERS
STORM BLUEFIBLDS
SOrtie Fails, with Heavy
Loss to Both Sides.

BIueGelds (by wireless TO Colon. May
3o.-Gen. Lara made an unsuccessful at
tempt al o'clock this morning, 10 rush
the trenches held on the left flank Of
Gen. Estrada's position about Blueheds
The fighting was the heaviest that has
taken place during the operations around
this city, and the losses were proper
tiOnately severe
The dead and wounded I'm to-days
struggle viii reach 80 The revolution
lists captured 80 prisoners. most Of whom
were in shocking physical condition.
They said Gen. Lara has abandoned hope
Of carrying Bluedelds by storm.
The provisional government here has
issued a decree transferring the custom
house from Bluededs Bluff 70 the main
harbor. Ships arriving are now COM
PEELED 20 transfer their freight and pas
sengers to the schooner Cayo which is
stationed three miles of the mouth Of
the harbor Of EscondidO.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31

And in all the ceremonies Of the year
there IS not one that so stimulates to
patriotism-not only the patriotism Of
war, but the patriotism Of the higher
c!tizenship-than the ceremonies OF
Memorial Day. The few old men who
remain are living memorials Of what
men may give with glad hearts for
the country they love. Too poor.
many Of them. 20 afford expensive
flowers, there was IN the parade OF
yesterday scarce one veteran who did
not hold in his tremuloUs hand
some tiny bunch OF Wild flowers 70
lay upon a feIlow-soldier's grave.
They were boys when they enlisted
forty-nine years ago. most Of those
who marched behind the band and
sloried once more IN following the
Stars and Stripes; lads IN their teens
when they answered the call OF the
immortal Lincoln and gave their
strength and their youth. their hope.
their homes-all that they had-that
the generation yet 20 come might have
peace to-day. Broken and bent, some
Of them in the parade having their
grandchildren by the hand. they
marched 20 the green resting place
where. guarded by Gods sentinels,
the waving trees. they soon shall lay
their weary bones and be at rest.
The religion Of the day is far above.
beyond all written creeds. II has its
rise IN the deepest recesses OF the
human heart, and its benedicton IS
the tears that flow. Not tears Of re-
gret or rep!ning. but tears Of CRATE
ful sentiment that there yet remains
a living example and a testimony
that men may rise 20 such a height
a living testimony that though the
false gods Of commerce and greed
may seem 20 reign for a time. there
is beneath the surface such wealth
OF noble and heroic qualities that shall
save US at the last
HECTOR FULLER.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
MELBA IN SPLENDID VOICE.

London. May 9O.-Mme. NIelba. the
singer made her first appearance at
Covent Garden tonight after an absence
OF two years. She was rapturouslv vel
coined by a vast audience. many members
OF which had waited in line since MORN
ing TO obtain places. Melba. who was
in splendid voice; sang Mimi in la
Boheme.' She received innunerable
curtain calls and a perfect wilderness OF
flowers. There were bouquets. baskets,
and chaplets in such bewilder'ng profu-
sion that they literally overran her dress
Ing room and extended far out In the
corridor.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31

Louisville. Ky. May SO.-The body Of
Alma Kelner was found this morning IN
the cellar Of st. Johns Parochial School,
five blocks from the home Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred F. Kellner.
The body was encased in a piece of
carpet, sewed together lengthwise.
Almost every bone in the body had
been broken and the skull was crushed.
The head and limbs were scared. as
though they had come in contact with
fire. and there was evidence that lime
had been applied to the body.
This little girl. eight years old. never
returned TO her home after going 10 at
tend mass on the morning of Wednes-
day, December s.
Joseph Vending. aged twenty-seven.
who was janitor of St. Johns Catholic
Church at the time Alma Keuner disap-
peared. is the person whom the police
will try TO find. Vending disappeared
from this city January q, leaving his
wife. who is housemaid for Father
George Schulmann. pastor Of 81. Johns,
without a word
Find BIOOdstnined Clothing.
It is said the carpet which was wrapped
around the child's body belonged to
Vending, and the police have found
clothing of his which they believe is
bloodstained. A microscopic and chem
ical examination OF the clothing will be
made.
The body was found by Richard b.
Sweet, a plumber. who was pumping
water out OF the cellar. He was scoop-
ing up mud from the, floor when his
spade struck a bundle. This bundle con-
tained the body Of the child. The ground
underneath the body had been scooped
out TO depth Of six inches. making
shallow grave
Dr. Ellis Dundan. the coroner. com
pleted his examination OF the body this
afternoon. NEhis showed no effort had
been made 10 do away with the body
with Quicklime and IRE. All Of the ribs
were broken and also the verterbra. The
right foot was separated from the body
and was found in a shoe. which lay
alongside.
Left Footing Missing.
The left foot was missing The bones
OF the right leg were broken about half
way down from the knee, but both thigh
bones were intact. The back OF tie head
was missing.
Alma Kellner disappeared on December
s. when she left her home to attend a
service in St Johns Church. and the last
person known to have seen her was her
mother who waved good-by from the
stoop Of her home. All of the girls reIa-
tives are wealthy. Her uncle. Frank
Fehr, is a rich brewer Of St Louis, and
a search was instituted by him and 9TH
ers that extended all over the United
States and cost thousands Of dollars.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT.
Mayor Mccarthy, of San Francisco.
Has Ankle Franctured.

indianapolis. May 9O.-Mayor PatricI,
Mccarthy, Of San Francisco. had a mar
row escape from death to-day when an
automobile in which he was riding col
lided with a street car at North street.
hurting him 20 the pavement and frac-
turing his right ankle.
The car was driven by F. Q. Carson
and, according to witnesses. was going
east on North street at a high rate of
speed The chauffeur. unable to check
the speed sufficiently to avert collision.
struck he rear end OF the street car.
The force Of the impact threw Nc
Carthy out Of the machine He alighted
on the pavement with great force and
was picked up unconscious and carried
into a physicians office near by where his
injuries were attended to by DR.. L. NJ.
Rowe.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31

New York, May So-"Say officer" be-
gan a lanky youth Of seventeen years.
with blisters on his feet and dusty shoes.
TO Police Capt Thomas W. Grace. on
the desk" az the New Britain Conn.
police station at o'clock this morning.
say. officer. I'm all IN. VIII you let me
sleep here? Ny name is Edwin Could. jr..
and I'm a grandson OF Jay Gould.
haven't a cent left"
Capt Grace Strengthened up with a
snort and asked the young man 70 tell
his first paragraph all over again.
Whereupon young Mr.. Gould, so Capt.
Grace says. elaborated his story and re-
lated that he was playing hockey from
school up at Pomfret Center. about fifty
miles away. that he was tired OF the
whole shebang. and that while a baseball
game was happening on Friday afternoon
last he had climbed over the school
yard fence and had started out 20 hike
back TO New York over the turnpikes.
Dodges school Friends.
Il had $3.50 when I started out on Fri
day" young Gould explained which was
almost enough 10 buy ticket 20 New
York on passenger train, but I was
afraid that IL I got on a train some of
the school people or my own folks would
see me and take me back % Pomfret"
Edwin. as be ssid. truly was all in.
Policeman Grace old his doorman 20 let
Edwin pick out the finest plank couch in
the police station. But before Edwin
nodded into SUNDERLAND he told Grace
something OF MS wBnderlncs.
I'm a kid, maybe" Edwin said. but
I've seen a BIT OF Broadway. and I'm
not blowing about Il. I'm luz telling
YOU. And so father sent me up here
in the country 10 the school at Pomfret
three weeks ago. There are about 125
boys there. and it was al right for a
while. but Il didn't take long for the
attractions Of the country. even though
II is spring, 70 wear on-so I QUIT
slips Over Fence.
The boys have a blacklist at the
school and
"A what?" asked Grace, whose interest
was growing.
"A black list" repeated Edwin. And
FOR the last week I've been on II for
some reason SO 7 got sore. and while
the baseball was on last Friday I sid
over the fence with my $50 and started
for New York. I wish I had the s. ~
now"
For two days Edwin Gould and Mrs
Gould have been hiking all over Con-
necticut in motor cars trying 20 pick up
the youngster. lie was brought home
tonight.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
VETERANS PARADE
REVIEWED BY TAFT
President Travel-weary on
Reaching New York.
LARGE CROWD IS ATTRACTED
Old Guard. with Band Playing Hail
10 the Chief,' Leads Way on Foot
TO the Reviewing Sts1d-Beturn to
Washington After FatiEuInE Me-
mortal DRy-Drives 10 Monument.

New York. May 2o-President Taft.
looking trave.-weary when he reached
town tonight TO 90 his part in the
Memorial Day Observances. and the real
Taft smHe-not the one the President
keeps for photographs purposes. but the
real won 't-come-oG o1e-was In evidence
only once That was when he arrived al
his brothers house. s5 West Forty
eighth street. When Henry ". Taft said
Hello, BILL" the Presidents rather care
worn face relaxed as he responded
"Hullo. Harry" and passed inside TO take
a brief rest from the Job Of being Presi-
dent
The special car Plymouth, carrying the
Presidential party left Washington at
midnight and reached Commun.paw at
6.zo O'Clock Representatives William :.
Bennett and J. Van VecEten OlsOtt We're
waiting at the station, and as soon as
the President had dressed he Joined them
I'm the ride across the ferry and the auto
dash 20 Henry W. Tafts house. and
breakfast.
facing Henry w. Tafts house. and their
presence attracted a good-sized crowd.
which cheered as the troopers presented
sabers when the President drew up.
With the President were Capt Butt.
his military aid, in uniform. and James
Sloane. the Presidents Secret Service
bodyguard
on Guard During Breakfast.
Squadron a remained on guard while
the President breakfasted. The crowd
about the house was a large one as Mr..
Taft came out 10 ride up 20 the Sherman
Square Hotel 10 attend an informal re-
ception. The President was accompanied
I'm the auto by Gen. George B. Loud.
chairman Of the Grand Army committee.
The troopers cantered off to clear the
way for the autos, which went over 20
Broadway and up to Seveuty-frst street.
Word had been passed that the President
was coming, and the sidewalks were
lined with people, who clapped their
hands or raised their hats. There was
little cheering
sherman Square was crowded with
people who We're more demoustrative in
their greetings. and Mr.. Taft was kept
busy raising his high hat as the auto
mobile drew UP at the hotel. Here fifty
members Of the old guard were in line.
They looked almost military as they
stood az attention. and the Squadron A
troopers, doubtless remembering that the
old guard never says when" and feel
ing that there was no further need for
their services turned and gauoped of.
In the reception room Of the hotel the
President shook hands with everybody,
and then turning TO one OF the Repre-
sentatives present remarked that he had
read with much amusement in a morn
ing paper that he would be met by sew
eraI distinguished men and some Repre-
sentatives in Congress-. Among those who
greeted Mr.. Taft at the hotel were Rep
resentatives Bernet, Sulzer, Goldfogle,
D.r -
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
LIGHTNING STRIKES LAUNCH.
One Of Party of Thirteen on Hud-
SON Is Killed

New York, May 30-Thirteen Young
men started out in a gasoline launch this
morning for a day on the Hudson. one
Of them was Charles Herbert. the twenty
two-year-old son of Henry Herbert. OF
l20 Leroy street Manhattan. and a clerk
for the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The party was overtaken by a thunder
storm when It was in mldstream of
Hastings and the launch was struck by
lightning. Herbert was killed instantly
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
ENTERTAIN COL. ROOSEVELT.
Members OF Royal GeOgraphicnI So
cicty Have Him as Guest

London May 3O.-CoL Roosevelt at
tended luncheon given in his honor by
the Royal Geographical Society at the
Hotel Metropole to-day. Lord Curzon.
OF Kedleston: Lord GrengeH, and Lord
Kitchener were among the notable per
sons who were invited to meet the col
onel- Commander Robert z. Peary was
present.
AT 4:5O this afternoon the colonel at
tended reception in his honor given by
Sir George and Lady Reid A distin-
guished party was invited to meet him.
The colonel had a two-hour converse
uon with United States Senator Root
this afternoon. When questioned after
the interview as to what had transpired
the colonel became very reticent and de-
clared he had nothing TO say. Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford gave q dinner ir
honor Of Col Roosevelt tonight.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
SYDNEY WEBSTER DEAD.
Prominent New Yorker Was Secre-
tary 40 President Pierce.

Newport, r. /, May SO.-sydney Web
ster. for years a prominent figure in le-
gal and political circles in New York,
died at his home. pen Craig" this
morning. He was eighty-three.
Mr.. Webster was private secretary to
President Pierce from 1853 20 1857, and
was one Of the New York Presidential
electors when Grover Cleveland was made
President In 1854.
He married Sarah Morris Fish, daugh-
ter of Hamilton Fish, Secretary OF State
for President Grant, and his widow and
one son. Hamilton Fish Webster survive
him. Mr.. Webster was the personal
counsel and adviser OF the late +. H.
Hartman, and a letter of the railroad
man TO Webster asking the lawyers ad-
vice became famous when made public
not long ago. because Of Mr.. Hartman g
frank disclosures OF his activity in the
1904 Roosevelt campaign.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31

Berlin, May SO.-The surgeons an
nounced this morning that they found
the wound in the Kaiser's right wrist
WHICH was caused by the bite Of an in
sect, aud which was lanced on Saturday.
to be progressing in a normal manner.
They said that there was no reason 10
fear any complications.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
Killed Fleeing from Police.

Richmond Va. May 30-WhHe running
across the track IN an endeavOr 10 escape
from a pursuing policeman. Ulysses
Brown, colored, tripped and fell IN front
Of a moving Chesapeake and Ohio train
and was ground TO death beneath the
wheels He, with seven others, had been
shooting craps" and fed upon the ap-
prOach Of the police.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
Continued on Pafe 2. Column g
RaII Player RrcnLs Leg

West Point, \. Y, May S0.-In to-
days game WaIbridse. second baseman
Of the Seventh Regiment. New York.
team. broke his leg sliding 10 first in
the beginning OF the seventh inning.
The rain had made the field very slip
perry. The game was discontinued with
the score: Seventh Regiment. 3; West
Point. l.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland - Showers and
continued cool to-day; to-mor-
row, fair; light northwest to
north winds.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.


BnEes.
Hunt for Girls Slayer.
Pinchot Declines to Talk.
Runaway Gould Lad Home.
Taft Reviews Parade
Soldiers Graves Decorated,
2-Pastor Pleads for Clerks.
Retirement Plan Opposed.
Girl Seniors Give Play.
S-Momorial Day Exercises,
4Sherman Act Invoked.
At the Theaters This Week.
SIN the Social World.
Throng at Randle Highlands.
6-EditOrlal.
feminine Notes of Fashion.
S-Nationals Twice Defeated.
Amateur League Results.
1-Golf and Tennis Results.
Races and Track Events.
12-Child Run over by Car.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
Bever1y b. nIunford III

Richmond. Va, May 90-Former Sena.
tor Beverly Bland Munford. a leadins
figure In the Richmond Bar Association,
and a widely known figure in the literary
world, is lying critically III. with little
hope Of recovery, at his home on Her
mitage road
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
Tornado In West Virginia.

Charleston, W. Va, May 3O.-Many
houses in the village Of Guthrie were de-
stroyed by tornado which passed UP
the Elk Valley. few miles north OF
Charleston. yesterday. Several persons
were injured and much live stock killed.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
SEEK TO DIRECT COLONISTS.
British PubIicists See Emigrants
Leaving the Empire.

- II > N17N y N Ut =.
London. May 30-A conference of repre-
sentatives Of forty-four emigration So
cieties. called by the Royal Colonial In
stitute. opened to-day The conference
is to discuss the whole question Of emil
grafton and will attempt TO promote
schemes for dlverting TO British COL
onies the stream Of emigration now going
outside ,he empire.
Sir ]. B. Edwards. who Is presiding
over the conference, pointed out In his
opening address that last year 10000
British emigrants went TO the United
States, while only $500 went to Canada.
1900 TO Australia and New Zealand. and
1900 10 Cape Colony.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
SENATOR USES JIMMY
DOlliyer, of Iowa, Breaks
Into Own Home.
KEYS WERE LEFT ON INSIDE
Rather Than sleep Out of Doors He
Climbs Through window ns Rep
resentative KittredEe Hnskins, Of
Vermont, Tried I'm Vain to Do Some
Time AgO-CauGht in the Act.

Not since former Representative Kilt
redge Haskins. OF Vermont. was barred
out Of his home. in De Sales street. by a
sleepy negro servant until yesterday had
a member Of Congress been forced 70
break into his own home.
That was what happened 20 Senator
J. r. Dolliver. Of Iowa. late yesterday
afternoon when he returned from a trip
TO historic Mount Vernon and found him
self without keys and all the doors OF his
home. ar 1H5 Massachusetts avenue.
tightly fastened
After spending five minutes searching
HIS apparel for the keys. which were in
the house, Senator DolIiver reflected upon
his front steps.
Promenaders along the fashionable
thoroughfare then wondered at the sight
Of a stalwart figure. enveloped in a long
black frock coat. making IT'S way into
the DolIiver back yard.
Breaks I'm with Jimmy.
After a careful survey OF the surround
Ing windows Senator Dolliver found
something akin 10 a Jimmy and at
tackled a rear window.
Perspiration rolled from his brow as
he worked until the window gave way.
Then Representative Dolliver expert
enced a revelation. 1t was that he has
grown heavier and less nlmble during the
years which have interviewed since his
youth. He essayed the window ledge and
missed. tried a second time. 10 fan short.
and finally yielded 10 the suggestion Of
his youngest son that he lift him IN.
Then the senior Senator from the State
Of Iowa made his way to the basement
door, and was permitted to enter the
home for which he pays a rent which in
Fort Dodge, Iowa, would be regarded as
extravagant
Caught I'm the Act.
This story would not have been written
If a reporter had not had occasion 10 go
to see Representative Dolliver while he
was breaking into his home. Repeated
efforts at the bell finally brought a
small boy around the house TO make ex-
cuses for his father. who a little later
appeared in person 10 demonstrate the
success OF his efforts.
Representative Haskins was less fortu-
nate. He was unable 10 break into his
home on returning from the theater with
Mrs. Haskins They went to a hotel for
the night and tried TO live down the
scandal Of appearing early IN the morning
in evening clothes.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
KILLED IN COLLISION.
One Man Dead and Several Hurt in
baltimore.

Baltimore. Nd. May 30-In a collision
between an automobile driven at high
speed and a farm wagon on Park
Heights avenue early this morning John
J Mcconnell was instantly killed and
three other men were slightly Injured
All were occupants OF the car and were
residents OF this city. Howard L. Crise.
driver Of the machine, who was one Of
the injured. was arrested and charged
with having caused the death Of Nc
Conneu
The Washington herald., 1910-05-31
SOLDIER GRAVES
STREWN AFRESH
IN TENDER HONOR
More Than 100000 Observe
Memorial Day.,
PARADE ON THE AVENUE
Veterans of Civil and Spanish
Wars in Line.

Senator Bradley, of Kentucky,
Speaks at Arlington, Where Prin-
ciPaI Exercises Are Held, senatOz
Hepburn at Congressional Gene
tery-SenatOrs Brown and Depew
Are Among the Other Speakers.