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The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
CHINESE REBELS
ADD TO STRENGTH
Now Control Four of the
Eighteen Provinces.

Shanghai Oct 23.-Dispatches received
here to-day indicate beyond doubt that
the revolutIonists are now in control of
four of China's eighteen provinces, with
the entire Yangtse Valley succumbing to
the sway of the rebels, business suspend
ed in many of the principal cities of the
empire. and the overwhelming fear that
the army and navy may go over to the
revolutionists, have created a panicky
feeling in Shanghai. The situation is re-
garded as most alarming. 1t seems GER
tain that unless the government strikes a
decisive blow soon, the rebellion will en-
velop all of Central China, with the over
throw of the Manchu dynasty as its final
achievement.
Two important cities fell into the hands
Of the rebels yesterday. They are Chang
Sha and Nan Chang. Chang Sha is the
capital of the province of Human, and
Nan Chang Is the capital of Kiangsi. Their
capture, therefore, delivers into revolu-
tionary hands local governments of two
important provinces, thus doubling the
territory in which he rebels are masters
Chang Sha has a population of 800, 600,
and is the principal commercial station
on the railroad between Hankow, and
Canton. 1t is the seat of Ya-Li College, the
Chinese extension of Yale University
Nan Chang is e city of 100000 and is 200
miles southeast of Hankow.
News from the storm center in the
region of Hankow is greatly delayed, but
the latest reports from there state that
the defeated government troops moved
nOrthward from HankOw and are now
located at Siakan, awaiting the arrival
of the minister of war; Gen. Yin Tchang
who is himself awaiting re-enforcements
before attacking the insurgents. The
rebels at Wu-chang and Hankow are
now reported to number $4,000, and to be
we'll supplied with arms and ammunition.
The big arsenal at Han Yang is being
operated night and day by the rebels.
Thousands of coolies are fortifying near
by hills.
A fire at Hankow last Saturday de-
stroyed many warehouses and a great
number of Chinese houses. The rebel
government is maintaining order and
executing all those caught looting.
The rebels believe they Will be able to
defy Pekin within two weeks, unless
Yuan Shi Kat takes command of the
government troops and strikes quickly.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
FIGHT ON TAFT
CAUSES SENSATION
Continued from Page One.

of Nevada. were similar. Il have read
the article in The Herald" said he, and
I believe that any man has the right to
express his views on public questions
and to circulate the same as widely as
his purse or the generosity Of the press
ailI permit.
But I do not believe that the great
mass of t. American people can be
alisled into the belief that President
Taft IS not the logical candidate Of the
Republican PARTY for the PRESIDENTIAL
termination, nor DO I believe that any
considerable number OF Republicans will
end their aid 20 anv movement which
will tend to disrupt the Republican
party or TO sCTedit his adminlStra ton
4 believe that President Taft will be
renominated and that, notwithstandlnS
the preference of some people for other
candidates for the nomination, he will
receive. after the convention is over the
support Of those who NAV prior TO that
time oppose his nomination. 1t is gem
orally conceded that the President is not
q politician. nor viii he take any eXcep-
tinn to tho concession. But he does hold
the c"nf7aenre Of the American people
Forecasts Democratic Victory.
REPRESENTATIVE sharp expressed. in no
uncertain terms. his confidence that the
La Toilette movement against Taft
would rend tie Republican party in
twain.
The division Of the party simply
means a Democratic victory" he con-
tnued, and, in my belief. a victory that
Y oIld have come in any case. The
Progressive Republican bureaus cam
r ign advances the strength Of Democ-
:s"y hv rea hing the Republican rank
and file with arguments that DemOc-
-acy has advanced for years
Says La Toilette Cannot Win.
Representative BurIeson asserted that
It WIS impossible for Senator La Fol
lctte % defeat President Taft for the
nomination in November He assigned
the "a Toilette anti-Taft campaign only
a minor Iart in the campaign that was
to come
'Rut any canratcn that Senator La
Toilette may conduct" he added, can
only aid the :ne"itable. The rank and
h!e q Republican voters are dissatis-
fed with the Republican administration
and they will show their dissatisfaction
at the polls.
Senator Chlmherlain's advocacy Of
Senator La Fouerta's carIpnign did not
blind him to the fact that the insurCent
Republican candidate for the Presidency
cannot win in the convention next year.
La FOIIettc Is Justified.
"Senator la Toilette" he said. lis
growing in strength, and, although he
Will not win the Republican nomination
fer the Presidency this year, I believe
he will establish himself as a power in
his c"rty. He Will carry this year all
States where the Presidential primaries
Ac fpr r-it Of b,at
President. he disapproves of President
Taft's policies, and disapprOving them,
he certainly has the right to voice his
opinion"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
INSURGENTS HEAR
PRESIDENT SPEAK
Taft Enters Into Hostile PO-
litical Atmosphere.

Aberdeen, s Oak, Oct 23.-Into the
hotbed of South Dakota insurgency
went President Taft to-day, making his
defense of the tariff measure vetoes.
Going into Huron. the home town of
Senator Crawford. who, with o. A.
Richards, divides the leadership of the
La Follete movement, Mr.. Taft spoke
with great vigor.
1t was a queer mixup of political at
mosphcre in which the President found
himself in passing through the State to-
day. On his train were Senator
Gamble, standpatter who is deseper
ately fighting the La FoIIettee move
ment; Gov. Vessey, a progressive who
wants to see La Toilette delegates sent
to the national convention; Senator
Crawford. avowedly the most bitter
enemy of the Taft administration in the
State. and various Representatives
whose sympathies, according to their
districts. lie with or against the Presi-
dent. President Taft left here after
midnight for a trip through Minnesota,
finishing the day at Minneapolis.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
JOHN r. WALSH DIES.
Paroled from Prison, Banker Passes
Away at Home.

Chicago, Oct. 23-John r. Walsh, for
mer millionaire, financier, railroad mag
nate. and publisher, who was recently pa
rolled from Leavenworth prison, died
penniless at his home, 2133 Calumet ave-
nue., from heart disease to-day. Just be-
fore he was attacked with the malady he
had been going over some of his papers,
seeking a way to regain his foothold in
the Chicago world of finance
The new lease of life that was given
him on Sunday. October Is, was broken
this morning at 9:2S o'clock after a night
of strenuous battle with death. Arterio-
sclerosis. or hardening of the arteries,
was the correct medical term for the
cause OF his death, and it is said by the
physician that attended him that it was
only his will power that enabled him to
live until he was liberated from Leaven-
worth.
Before the collapse of the Chicago Ma
tional Bank, the Equitable Trust Com
pany, and the Home Savings Bank, John
r. Walsh was interested in many prof.
ects. The charges which sent him to
Leavenworth were the result of his oper-
ations in the banks mentioned, the
charges being the misapplication of funds
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
AMERICANS ADVISED
OF DANGER IN PEKIN

The first official news of the successes
attained by the Chinese revolutionists
came to the State Department yesterday
in reports from Hanchow, short distance
north Of Hankow, which is at present
the center OF the revolution
These reports, which came from the
commander Of the German naval vessels
In the revolutionary zone, state that the
imperial troops abandoned their position
about Hankow, and have retired to the
north. The Chinese warships have with
drawn to a point ten miles below
Hankow. .....
Ths Chinese government admits the
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
ELoPERs NOT FORGIVEN.
Father of Former Pearl Mcdaniel
Objects to Son-In-Iayr.

The much-sought parental forgiveness,
so desired by Fred Welsh, a conductor,
and Pearl McDaniels, his seventeen-year-
old bride. was not forthcoming last night,
despite the fact that the couple obeyed
the instructions CT W. II. McDaniels, the
brides father. and showed him the mar
rage license, procured when they eloped
to Mount Rainier last Saturday.
At his homo, 3123 Fourteenth street
northwest MI. McDaniels said that his
daughter was too young to have mar
rled.
Il do not coLntenance the marriage"
he continued, and they will both have
to take the consequences Q! their own
acts. Welsh IS all right. suppose, but
I told him several weeks ago when he
boarded at my house, that he would have
to leave
The young couple are now living at
Welsh's home, 1910 Fuller street north
west
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
What's the Matter
With Your BabV?

act as purga:ives. and they are too
strong for a child. In the families of
Mrs. c. D. Walter, 166 Bryant St, n.
W., Washington. D. c.. and Mrs. Emma
Waynes, Esmont, Va, the only laxative
given is DR.. CaldwelTs Sirup Pepsin. 1t
has been found to answer most perfectly
all the purposes of a laxative, and its
very mildness and freedom from gripping
recommend 1t especially for the use OF
children, women, and old folks gener-
aIly-people who need a gentle bowel
stImulant Thousands of American
families have been enthusiastic about iE
for more than a quarter Of century.
Any one wishing to make a trial OF this
remedy before buying 1t in the regular
way of a druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar 4 large bottle Family slze) can
have a sample bottle sent to the homo
free of charge by simply addressing DR..
W. B. Caldwell. 40S Washington St.
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
on q postal card Win dos
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
SIX YEARS IN CAPITAL.
w. & j. Sloane Company Celebrate
Opening of Washington Store.

Compelled by increasing demands upon
their trade, W. & J. Sloane Co. dealers
in and importers of floor coverings, have
trlpled the capacity of their already ex-
tensive warerooms. 1414 H street north
west. This firm, which. maintains whole
sale houses in the principal cities of the
world, is celebrating the sixth anniver-
sary Of it's Washington store, one of
the three retail establishments operated
by the firm in America The other retail
departments are in New York and San
Francisco. Wholesale departments are
conducted at Kobe, Canton, and the
principal cities OF the Orient
The firm taxes pride in the fact that
all imported articles are purchased di-
rectIy from naud weave-s, thereby elimi-
mating profits of the middleman. G. P.
Smith is resident manager Of the Wash
ington store.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24

loss of the city Of Hanchow, fifty miles
below Hankow.
Advices received from Pekin and Han
kow state that the territory between
those cities is unsafe and that the Amer
lean consul at Pekin has advised all
Americans to withdraw to a point Of
safety.
The Navy Department has been advised
that the rebels are in control of a large
section in the vicinity of Hankow and
Wu-chang, and that this section is un-
safe for travel owing TO the presence Of
numerous bands of marauders.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24

The young mother-and many an old
one, tools often puzzled to know the
cause OF her child's i'll nature. The
loudness of its crying does not neces-
sarily indicate the seriousness of its
trouble. 1t may have nothing more the
matter with 1t than a headache or a
feeling OF general dullness. 1t cannot,
Of course, describe its feelings, but as a
preliminary measure you are safe in try
ing a mild laxative.
Nine times out Of ten, you will find 1t
is all the child needs, for its restlessness
and peevishness are perhaps due to OBJ
struction Of the bowels. and once that
has been remedied the headache, the
sluggishness, and the many other evi-
dences of constipation and indigestion
will quickly disappear. ..~
Don't give the little one salts, cathar-
tic pills or nasty waters for these viii
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
DR.. Anna shaw Reelected.

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 23.-The National
American Woman Suffrage Association
to-day reelected DR.. Anna Howard Shaw
president and Jane Adams, of Chicago
as first vice president. Both nomina-
tions were by acclamatIon. There was a
clash between Eastern and Western
delegates over the proposed transferring
Of the national headquarters from New
York to Chicago, but the election of Mrs
Shaw is thought to have settled the mat
ter for some time to come.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
Carlin as Memorial Orator.

Representative C. C. Carlin, of vir-
ginia, will be the orator at the annual
memorial services of Washington Lodge,
No. Is, B. P. o. E, which will be held
on December 3 at a local theater. The
committee on arrangements, of which
Rosa f. Downing is president and Jo-
seph q. Wood secretary, met last night,
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
Two Cut by Broken Glass.

A huge pane of glass. which they
were holding while standing in a wagon,
severely cut ]. Blair Strictly, of 1924
Fifth street northwest, and William E.
Sedgewick, of 1913 Eighth street north
west, when an automobile, in passing
the vehicle at Dupont Circle, tore the
horses bride from its head and caused
runaway yesterday afternoon. Police
are searching for the autoist.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
Rooseve1ts Nephew Nominated

Utica, n. Y, Oct. 25.-Theodore Doug
las Robinson, a nephew of Theodore
Roosevelt, was to-day nominated by the
Republicans of Herkimer County for
member of general assembly, thus win
ming his fight, in which he is said to
have expended $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
Kn1bfus Hearing Up To-day,

With the anticipation Of startling testi-
mony, the, hearings being conducted by
the Commissioners to investigate the
charges preferred by F. Oden Horstmann,
former District saloon inspector, against
Samuel T. Kalbfus, member of the excise
board and board of assistant assessors,
will be continued this morning.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
Missed Getting Into a stew.

New York. Oct. 3.-Emil Van Baelan, a
Belgian rubber merchant. arrived here
today on the steamship Vaderland.
While he was in the Congo Free State, he
said. he was captured by a party of can
nibals who built a big fire and made
ready a large pot to stew him. But
when Mr.. Van Baelen slipped the can
nibal chief 20 cent string Of beads, his
bonds were cut and he was allowed to
Slip away.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
$1,000 Cash
For the NAME of any one interested
In the purchase of real estate. Ad-
dress BOX 10, Herald ONCE.
HOMESEEKERS,

We will give you 4 title to q lot worth g. oOo
for 50. enabling you TO raise funds from build
ing associations banks on the first mortRage
We taking second mortgage for the cost Of the
lot, providing you E1u build home at once
Lots situated in cO-Tenient, desirable north
west section Of the District. Write for partScu-
lars. BOX u, Hersld oh1ce.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
Tells of Religion. Work.

Arguing for civic, social and COM
mercial righteousness in the great
cities OF our land. Rev. P. H. Swift. OF
Baltimore. in an address last night
before a large audience at a public
meeting of the Methodist Union and
City Church Extension Society OF the
District, at Hamline Methodist EpIsco-
pal Church, told OF his experiences in
religious and civic work In several
large cities.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
Explain District Government.

In addition to the statement which
AlonZo Tweedale, District auditor, has
submitted to the Presidents commits
sion on efficiency and economy. DR.. Will
lam Tindal, secretary to the Commits
sioners, and Daniel E. Garges, chief
clerk of the engineer department, have
prepared detailed statements, explaining
the organization Of the local government.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24
NO HOBBIES, HOOPS,
OR HARBMS ON VIEW
WOman'S Fashionable Finery
on Live Models.
NATIONAL STYLE SHOW OPENS

Washington Modes and Millinery
in Distinctive and Striking Orig
inaIity Displayed Mt Rauscher'S.
Some of the Conspicuous Crea-
tions-Local Firms Represented.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24

10 preTent the decadenee Of nrchsrT In Earlaad
eo0toSn va prudhtted IN lssS
The Washington herald., 1911-10-24

In Italian workshops more than three-tourthS %
the employees work ten to eleven hours a day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-22
POLICE BOARD HOLD
VERY QUIET MEETING.
Chief Goods Makes Report. Sew
eraI Patrolmen Will Have TO
Face Mayor. Annual lnspec-
ton is Completed.

The police board held their regular
monthly meeting last night IN the
CITY Hall. Mavor Fred J. Paff was 10
the chair and there we're present, COM
missioners Barrett and Fisher the
other two commissioners being absent
from the city. There was but little
business transacted and the board was
in session but short time.
Chief Goods presented his monthly
report which showed that there had
been 200 arrests since his last report.
The annual inspection OF the sanitary
condition OF the city has been COM
pIeted by the police and 6S5 nuisances
abated. Chief Goods called the at
tention of the board to several charges
against policemen and as this was the
first time that they had been reported
thew we're referred to the mayor for
investigation. Another policeman was
charged with refusing to pay his debts
and this was also referred to the mayor.
There was an Informal discussion in
relation to the case of Patrolman Gay
ton Arlington who broke his hip on
December oath, and who is still car
ried on the rolls although he IS not
drawing any salary. The board agreed
to let the matter rest until the next
meeting of the City Council when they
hope some action will be .aken on
their request for retirement fund Tor
disabled and supcrannuated policemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Robert Carrico, aged II, attempted
10 end his life oy shooting himself
through the left breast at Toms Greek
near Roanoke, Tuesday night. He
told two companions of his intentions
and they regarded it as joke, asking
what disposition they should make OF
his BODY and what hymns he wanted
sung at his funeral. He told them,
after which he went to the home OF a
relative, where he had his niece play
and sing the hymns mentioned. and
then walked outs of the room and fired
the shot. which it is said, will prove
fatal. No cause is assigned for his act.
The plant of the Virginia Msnufac-
turing Company at Suffolk, veneer
ing concern caught fire last night, and
at midnight The buildings and many
thousands OF dollars worth of crates,
barrels, butter dishes and other pro-
ducts were in flames. The fire depart
ment was helpless. The loss will ex'
coed 100000. More than 500 persons
are thrown out of employment. The
plant, which was partially insured, was
owned by Norfolk capitalists. Several
railroad cars also were burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-22
LOCAL BREVITlE5.

Last week. two houses, Nos 10 and
TIA Princess street wera raz",l to the
ground. They belonged to Mr.. A. D.
Brockett.
Glass No. 10 of the Sunday School,
OF the Methodist Protestant Church,
will give lawn party at 5l7 south Al
fred street for the benefit Of that church
TOMORROW night.
The Alexandria band gave concert
on the Lee School lawn last night
which was well attended.
A marriage license vas issued IN
Washington yesterday t" Thompson
NJ. Hirst, of Falls Church, and Ethel
p. Howard, OF Alexandria.
Henry Gask;ngs, colored, died at
the Washington Asylum last night.
The deceased formerly lived at 225
West street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-22
Mis- ics Of the Red Sea.

In thc waters o. The Red sen the ceS-
satiun of the engines on steamer Tor
an hour means rNlrcme physical sur
fering for passengers: for a Gay IL
would involve absolute torture. Inc
wind wnrh prevails every day Is a
hot. aSph. X'Atii." blast. ana lis con
tinuollI directions are from north aud
south toward the center "a n reShlt
every passing vessel Is subjected 10
two days Of almost intolerhble neat
followed By two days of comparative
comfort, but instances have been
known of crowded liners being com,
PEELED when travelling with the wind
to turn round and steam back for an
hour or so in order to give the pas
sengers even brief respite from the
sufferings induced by the dull, dead
unbearable atmosphere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-22
MESSENGER BOYS UNIFORMS.

The new management OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company, that has
been making SO many improvements
in telegraph service during the past
year reached the local messenger boys
dressed them in uniforms OF a new mil
itary design and put into effect new
regulations The uniform is Of deep
blue cloth, summer weight. the coat
Leing single breasted with turn down
collar and braided with red soutache.
The shoulder straps are embroidered
with the letters w. u" in red. The
trousres are blue with red stripes. The
cap is a natty new design, a blend OF
the latest military and automobile pat
terms,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-22
A Crab That Makes Its Own We.


There is small crab found upon
the English coast that Is so afraid or
his enemies that he has found out or
has perhaps been taught clever way
10 hide himself. The writer once saw
one of these crabs which was kept as
a pet, and be was lucky enough to Wis
il him when he was in the very act OF
making his wig. The crab first tore
off n piece of green rlbbonlike seaweed
with his pincers and put one end in his
mouth. This he sucked and nibbed
and moistened with some kind OF glue
that hardens under wafer and then he
pressed the sticky end upon his back.
BY and by his broad back was covered
with a regular green and waving wig,
SO that as be crawled about be looked
like bunch Of seaweed 10 gentle mo-
ton. We must suppose that be makes
a very sweet mouthful for a hungry
fish and that he makes the wig to
preserve him from being gobbled up.
From time TO time the wig requires re-
pairing. Of course. -Raja EoGa Messen'
ger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-06-22
CLOSING EXERCISES Of
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sermon by Rev. John L. Jackson at
Chapel Of Episcopal Theological
ISeminary--Hop at Elks' Hall To-
night. Saturday is Last Day.

The initial feature Of the commence
ment exercises of the Episcopal High
School. was enacted last night when
the faculty, students and many OF their
friends assembled in the chapel OF the
Episcopal Theological Seminary to
participate in devotion and near the
sermon Of Rev. John L. Jackson, OF
Harrisonburg. The sermon was lis
tened to with close attention by the
congregation and was greatly enjoyed
The auditorium OF the Elks' Home
in this city will be the scene tonight
of the annual bop OF the students.
An enjoyable time is anticipated by
the students and those who will be
their guests on the occasion.
The Joint celebration OF the Fairfax
and Blackiord Literary, Societies will
be held in Liggett Hall tomorrow
evening. This will be an interesting
feature OF the commencement exer-
cises.
The distribution of diplomas and
prizes will take place Saturday morn
ing. :.
The following are the ofhcersagand
committees OF the Fairfax and Black
ford Societies:
Fairfax society-President, John G.
Pemberton, of Richmond; vice presi-
dent, Robert L. Bronaugh. Of Ken
lucky; medalists, Reader-Donald M.
Faulkner. OF BoyGtnn; declainier, Har-
rison M. Robertson of Dauvile: de-
batter, Robert K. Massie, jr., of Fair
fax county; committee Of arrange
ments-William w Mackall, jr., Joint
chairman; J. b. Brown, R. L. Bro
naugh, C. NJ. Kinsolving, L. NJ. Con
nor. A. D. Withers, L. D. Burnett,
Joint valedictorian-Do Mackenzie
Faulkner, OF Boydton, of the Fairfax
society, Blackford Society-President,
L. Lawrence Phillips, OF Arkansas;
vice president. Samuel II. Pulliam, Of
Richmond; medalists Reader, Launce-
lot NJ. Blackboard, jr., of Episcopal
High School, declaimer. George G.
Wallace, jr., of Kentucky, debater,
Julien H. Addison, OF Lynchbure;
committee OF arrangemenis-G. 5.
Kyle, G. K. Gage, c. S Hutter, jr.,
S. II. Buckle, S H Puliiam, and j.
II. Cronly