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The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
WANTS DEEDS SET ASIDE.
to Defraud WagsamHn
Creditors Alleged by Trustee.

II. Rozier Dulany. trustee in bankruptcy
Of the estate of the late Thomas T. Wag-
gaman, yesterday filed salt in equity
against the executors and trustees Of the
estate Of the late Daniel =. Clarke, father
Of Waggamans second wife. to set aside
a deed dated July 49, 1895, made by tie
late Thomas T. Waggaman and his wife.
and conveying 10 the late Daniel B..
Clarke the premises 81 r street north
west and 92Q0 o street northwest. and the
land whereupon these buildings are To-
Gated, The petition asks for the appoint
ment of receiver 10 take possession OF
these properties. and TO manage the same
for the benefit of the bankrupt estate OF
Waggaman. pending final determination
Of this suit.
II is alleged in the petition that the
property named was given 10 detraud
Waggaman's creditors; that conveyance
was made in fraud of the rights OF the
creditors: that Waggaman secretly made
over 10 one Of his creditors a large ana
valuable part of his property and assets
referring thereby 10 the picture gallery
and yet kept the same in his possession
without giving the notice TO the public re-
ouired by law. and that the creditors OF
Waggaman becoming such while the deed
named was being withheld from record
pursuant to an agreement in that behalf
were and are entitled 90 avoid the trans
fer of Wdggaman's property thereby at
tempted.
The property 81 r street northwest was
appraised in bankruptcy proceedings at
$50. 900. and $500 O street, Georgetown, at
81. 0c0
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
VETERANS VISIT PRESIDENT.
Former Brooklyn Constituents Re-
call His Former Office.

"reminiscences of the days when he held
the office now sought by Charles +.
Hughes and William Randolph Hearst
that OF governor OF New Tork-were pre-
scented 10 President Roosevelt yesterday
when no received many Of the veterans Of
the old Fourteenth brooklyn New York
Volunteer Infantry, who last week at
tended the exercises incidental 10 the uu-
yelling Of monuments of their regiment.
and to the Fifth and Tenth Brooklyn IS
well. on Manassas battlefield.
There were a few members Of the last
named regiments among those who called
on the President at the White House yes
terday, but the majority of those present
were of the Fourteenth. and the President
recalled the time when, as governor of
New York. he reviewed these grizzled
veterans Of the days Of 81 in their armory
in the City OF Churches
Among those who attended yesterday
reception at the White House were Gen.
James OIcLeer and Mrs. AfcLeer. Edward
A Dudley, of the Tenth: MI. and Mrs
Ramon Cardona, Mr. and Mrs James D.
Rankin. Mr. and NIrs Harry Brown.
Albert Moore and daughter. William
Drain, George Rice and son, Andrew
Lyons, James Whitlock. Wilbur Resell
Alexander Barnie. Alderman and Mrs.
William WentZ. who attended the Manas-
sas exercises as guests of the veterans,
and Henry Dunellen, also q guest Of the
"boys" Of the Fourteenth, but himself a
veteran of the Eighth New York, the old
washington GTayS." which did yeomau
service around Washington in the eos
4
years ago at the call Of President William
Mckinley
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
CITIZENS ELECT OFFICERS
North Capitol and lexington PeO-
pie Are Grateful.
Have settled Cross-TOvn Transit
and VIII Get New Lights.

The North Capitol and lexington Cjti-
zens' Association held its regular month
ly meeting last night at St. Martins Hail
North Capitol and r streets. The priu-
cipal business of the evening was the
election Of officers. the present officers he
Ing unanimously chosen. as follows. Pres
ident. \. r. Server: vice president, W. j.
Hughes. secretary and treasurer a. ..
/ Tingley. members OF the executive COM
mittee, Solon G. I1emon. Edward Foulke.
+. ID. Thompson. and +. Blau.
The annual report Of the executive com
mittee. covering the entire work OF the
association. was presented by President
Server. and unanimously adopted The
committee stated that twenty-three sub
jects were announced as worthy of special
effort during the year eighteen Of which
have been accomplished.
Among the most important was the i'm
prOvement of the existing car service. ad-
ditional facilities being secured by the OK
tension along Florida avenue and Eighth
street TO Eighth street and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. The Florida-avenue ex-
tension. by which a complete cross town
service may be had, il was stated, was
| reasonably certain of attainment The
transfer question had also been Eatisfac-
[ toTily settled.
Success in the matter of Improvement
Of streets. sidewalks and lights was also
reported As the results of the efforts of
the association arc lights are now being
/ installed along New York avenue and
! lexington place.
The police protection during the year.
it was stated. was all that could be de
/ sired. Additional letter boxes have been
! secured. and a further Improvement in
/ carrier delivery is expected in the inn
mediate future.
/ ". G. Henderson reported that the Com
1 missioners deemed it inadvisable 10
1 recommend at the coming session of Con-
| gTeSs the erection of truck house at
! Rhode Island avenue and North Capitol
street The item. it was said. may be
( included in the next estimates Of the Com
/ missionerS.
The association viii request the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad TO establish gates
/ at Thomas street as the grade crossing
/ at that point is regarded as dangerous.
/ The association now numbers 253 mem
Z hers
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
PACKERSDENYRUMOR
No Merger with Foreign In
terestS Is Contemplated.
ONE FIRM ASKED TO JOIN
SchvarzschIId & SuIzberger Say
They Received Invitation to Turn
over Their Plant, but Refused Be
cause They Believe IL Would BE
Against the Law to DO 80.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Despite official de-
mails, stock yard men are confident that
the United States packing interests are
to be merged.
J. Ogden Armour and Nelson Morris. a
stock yards report says. are anxious TO
be relieved Of the active management Of
the packing business. Both deny IT, Con-
troll Of the great combine, so far as the
actual operation Of the plants are con-
cerned, Is said to be certain to pass into
the hands Of Arthur Meeker, tie Swifts,
Edward Morris, and Edward Tuden.
Plans for the merger are understood to
have been nastened by the growth Of
competition, the increase in live stock
prices, and The falling off In the supply
Of raw material. following the last big
strike, and the interest Of the packers.
There was a brisk rally in the stock
Of Swift a Co on the local exchange to-
day as the result Of the widespread re
port that a big packing merger is under
contemplation. Dispatches to-day amp
lifying those OF Saturday state that an Of
fetal of SChwarZChild d Sulzberger let
il be known that the company had been
invited TO join a merger. but that over
lures had been turned down because Of
the likelihood that the deal would be it,
legal
Whether tho contemplated merger viii
carry as FAR as has been reported cannot
be ascertained at present.
1t was said to-day that the Upton IN
terests originally were SO small that they
would have been insignificant mad they
not been sold TO others several years ago.
There seems to be no doubt that the deal,
as considered, is Of big proportions,
though locally. tho packers will admit
nothing. and. in fact, some Of them offer
specific dcnials.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
DIED..

COLE-Depar,ed this Inc 81 $50 O'Clock sunday
evening. October a. 1871. EeE. GEORGE ".
COLE
Remains AZ the residence Of his daughter 1rs. Tia
G.. Brown Sl4 Third street northwest. Notice ot
funeral hereafter
CONNER-Derarted this life Sunday. October o.
1876 after I-u- illness CHARLES A. COZ
NFR. 81. lie leaves o widow. i've daughters and
one son and a sister 90 survive EuI.
Funeral wednesday at --J b. NJ from second.
Baptist Church Third street, between II and 1.
Rev Bishop johnson. pastor.
HOTCOAlBF-Eutered into rcst on Monday. October
. 1906 az s.i5 @. m.. CHARLES r, beloved
husband Of VI. f. Hole5mbe and father Of Flaxis
F1rs-7I nom residence. 1910 G street northeast.
Wednesday. October a, at p. Friends are
invited to attend
,frtiEE-0n SUNDAY. October q, 1905. at AS
a. M. WILLIAM JAMES. younger son Of VII
liam +. and Annie Russell Niece aged thirteen
Funeral from PARENTS residence 656 c street north
east Tuesday. October .. Requiem mass az
O'Clock Holy Comforter Church, Fourteenth and
East Capitol streets.
NILLER-Suddenly. on Sunday morning. October
q 1906 Mrs. AfARGARETHA. wife Of George
Miller Of Lay HIll- Montgomery County, Nd,
aged hfty-Ssveu yeaTs-
Funeral Tuesday AZ il o'clock Intemeut in Rock
Creek Cemetey.
MooRE-On Monday. October .. 1906. al $50
a. n. st her mothers residence, 1882 street
southwest. ADDIE STAHL beloved daughter ot
Henrietta II. and the late John W stab
FgUcal "Wednesday. October a az 30 T. m from
Ryland NJ r. Church. Suner Tenth ana u
streets southwest.
RODDY-On Monday, October o, 1906. at e;i5 a, m..
MARY G. RODDY lnee Graham beloved vile
OF r. J. ROddy
Funeral viii take place from her late residence 1918
Fourth street northwest. Wednesday morning
october p az 8 O'Clock. thence % St. Martin
Church where requiem mass VIII b. said for
rcpose of her soul Relatives and friends iu-
vitcd To attend
THROOP-On October o. 1905. 90 90 p NJ. AN
Me T.. widow Of Benjamin r. Tluop.
Funeral from Hindle q Baylies chaTel, Fifth and
II streets northwest. TUESDAY. October 3 a. II
a. IN. Iutermcut iu Congressional Ccmctcry.
Minister. Dr Van Slhaik
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
PENSION CHIEFS PUNISHED.
John Watson Dropped and Garri-
sons Salary Cut 800.

Secretary Hitchcock, of the Interior
Department. yesterday took official ac-
ton on the communication of Commission
er Warner. Of the Pension Bureau. IN
which the latter preferred charges against
two chiefs OF divisions in that bureau
John S. Garrison Of the eastern division,
and John W. Watson, of the southern.
BY order of Secretary Hitchcock, Wat
son was dismissed from the staff, while
Garrison suffers a reduction in salary
from 5000 to 81 600 per year Temporarily,
ne loses $500 more. as. there being no
$1,000 vacancy at present, he has been as
signed to a 81 400 desk
In making this disposal of the cases the
Secretary uphOlds the charges Of Com
missioner Warner, and, il IS understood
acts ia compliance with the recommended
tons Of the latter, "Extenuating cir
cumstances," not explained, are given as
the cause of MIR. WatsOns retention on
the force.
As explained in The Herald yesterday.
the two accused men were charged with
neglecting TO mention specific dates when
attending TO correspondence. and this in
spite of strict orders 10 the contrary,
thus eEtaiing extra work and loss Of
time when the said correspondence sub
sequently came up for action.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
MOORE ACCUSED BY PRINTERS
Say He Took a Hand When They
Neglected Strike Fund.
Head of Weather Bureau Subject Of
Investigation by civil Service
Commissioners.

AT the instance Of the President. civil
Service Commissioner Cooley is making
au inquiry into charges that Willis J..
Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau.
made efforts to compel printers employed
in the bureau to contribute ten per cent
Of their salaries to the strike fund Of
the Typographical Union. Il is alleged
that Prot. Moore thus violated a rule laid
down by the President when ne reinstat-
ed W A. Miller the bookbinder i'm the
Government Printing Office, who was dis
missed by the public printer because of
his lMiIlersl suspension from the Book
binders Union The reinstatement Of Mil
ler made the Government Printing Office
au open shop" and it Is alleged by labor
leaders that since then the unions have
had little or no standing with the gov
eminent
Last june 10 appears. Prof Moore was
Informed bv an officer OF tho Typograph-
ical Union that five of the printers in the
Weather Bureau were IN arrears In their
contributions To the strike fund The
men are :. r. Estes, of Tennessee; Viii
liam r. Green of Maryland; =. G. Coop
ti- OF rem q wanna u r. N'H tSlei-
man. of Maryland, and IT. G. Smith, Of
North Carolina
20 Is charged that they were summoned
90 the offire OF Prof Moore, and that he
administered "a severe TeDrimaud to them
for ,HciT neglect To- pay their Cunuibu-
tions 10 the union. Excuses Were offered
by the men. but they were not considered
adequate 10y the head of the bureau
Prof Moore il develops was at ono
tim, a printer. and has taken the oath
eft tho union The matter was brought
Ca the attention of the President 10y
/ Cooper. ono of the printers.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
WE HAVE PENITENTIARIEs.
Secretary Wilson says Government
Can Handle Beef Trust.

The Department Of Justice is deter
mined to keep In touch with any move
ment that may be made icy the beef
packers 10 effect q consolidation under "a
foreign holding company. The Attorney
General yesterday directed that letters be-
sent TO the district attorneys in num-
Der OF the States calling their attention
10 the reported efforts at C0usolidat ton.
and insJrUcting them 20 investigate mat
tiers closely and 10 keep the Department
of Justice posted as to developments.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson, when
asked Tor his views of the proposed or
gauization Of a gigantic packers trust
under an English charter, made the fol-
lowing statement
we have q Bureau Of Corporations.
whose agents are especially charged with
looking into matters Of that kind.
we have "a Department OF Justice
whose machinery was designed TO be
used an just such a case as this.
We have our own attorneys general TO
talk 20 grand juries.
we have grand juries 20 listen and to
indict
we have petit juTies
And we have Denitentiaries.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
had LICENSE, BUT NO BRIDE
Fritz Lis Neglected to Say Anything
to Catrine Sellner.
Picked Her After Sister Had Re
fused Him. and Then Her Cruel
Brother Interfered.

Timor0us and youthful bachelors Of
Washington might well take cue from
Fritz Lis. who lives al 80 Sixth street
northwest. In the manner Of getting "A wife
and making all arrangements without
putting the prospective bride to tho trouble
Of even being annoyed by a c0urtship
IL seems that the young man, who s.
said to Doe about thirty, has come 20 the
inevitable conclusion that man was not
made 10 live alone, and not wishing 20
bother the hancec with a courtship he
has invented the unique scheme Of pro-
curing the license. finding the preacher
and even storming unc barrier of an in
terview with the father Of the fair bride,
all before telling the other person con
rcrned anything about it.
Adam Sellucr is the proud father Of
three charming daughters He lives on
Fourteenth street Mount Pleasant. and
Is employed az 475 G. street northwest.
Lis IS also employed there. and became
acquainted with the man whom he has
elected % be- his fsthcT-iu-ldw only about
two weeks ago. lie informed SeilueT that
he would be- pleased 10 meet the daughters,
and the father allowed him 10 call.
Lis was formally presented to Miss
Anna Sellner. a sister Of the girl whom
he later decided was 20 hc his bride I'M
mediately the young man took Anna By
the arm. and In AN assuring tone de-
Clared that Dee was going To marry her
and that she would no longer be COM
PEELED Co work. Her life was 90 be as
happy as "a queens, and he WAS 60 be
the Prince Charming who would make it
Al q
declined The proposal. which. perhaps. ac-
counts for the face that tbe license which
De secured yesterday bore the name OF
CatriuC. sister OF the girl who spuTued
him
Yesterday lis informed SeIluer that
despite the fact of his never having met
The other daughter. Catriue. De had ar
ranged 10 marry her and had procured "a
license. Tho wedding bells were going 20
ring at q O'Clock this afternoon The
name of Rev. H. Schroeder was on the
Significant document which the peculiar
sutton proudly showed To his wouid-be
father-!u-law, and also TO his prospective
brother-iu-Iaw, Christian Sellncr. The
young man, not caring to have brother
in-laW on such short notice, suggested
that the license be turned over to him.
which was done
The father and son walked into the de-
toctive Office at police headquarters at "a
late hour last night and explained the
lituc matrimonial affair to the authori-
ties. They seemed greatly troubled over
che prospect of Catrine being married
Against her viii. and the young man
clutchad tightly at the license and ask
ID advice from the police. They assured
him that. although women were ofttimes
welded when they really were inveigled
/ into il, no one could be forced into be-
/ ing married. This relieved the minds Of
the father and son considerably.
Both explained to Herald reporter that
they understood that the man who had
marital designs on Catrine had had a
similar experience in Baltimore. where
apparently his efforts 10 get a wife were
futile.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23

candidate for treasurer, they did so on
the strength Of the failure Of the En-
terprise Bank at Pittsburg. They made
great campaign material out OF that dis
aster. claiming the Republican leaders
had used the funds of the institution for
their own purpose; and that the funds
of the state would be found short But
when the new treasurer was installed
and he made an examination OF affairs,
he found every cent of money properly
accounted for. This year they have
nothing of that sort to go upon, and
I am certain Mr.. Stuart viii be elected.
We don't expect TO carry as many OF
the Congressional districts. but We viii
more than hold our own. 1t would be a
miracle if we elected as many Representa-
tives as we did at the last election And
you can't count on miracles in politics. "
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
NOT RAFFLES; ONLY NEGRO.
COIOred Mans Action Gives Police
Officers Brain Fag,

''Yes, this is most puzzling case, re-
marked Lieut.. slattery Of the No. 10
police station as he knit his brows and
meditated over the following report:
Z. ]. Maloy. IS North Carolina avenue
southeast. reports that a man attempted
20 enter his home early Sunday morning,
but was frightened away, and left black
derby hat and black double breasted coat,
in The pocket of which was a letter ad-
dressed to Dan s. Branhau, 23ll4 Fiji
teenth street northwest, and two receipts
for rent Of same address, and a deck OF
cards.
The central Office was notified. and
Lieut. Peck and the entire force of
slcuths. who are ever on the alert for evil
do,rs. discussed the matter. Was this a
ne'v Rafies. who was so bold that he
would commit burglary and then leave
his name and address, being so sure that
he could evade the police?
officers investigated the number given
on the envelope in the coat pocket. and
sure enough the man in question lived
there, but was not home. All! the man
should not escape His house would be
watched. and he would be apprehended
at all hazards officer Roach, Of no. 10,
was detailed to make the catch. He ar
rived on the scene early yesterday morn
ing, even before the milkman had called.
and took up HIS vigil.
Finally he was rewarded by the appear
ance Of the object of his hunt. Daniel
Branhan, colored, walked leisuTely in
whistiing a popular song. apparently not
fearing the dragnet of the local police
department Officer Roach walked up and
placed his hand on the mans shoulder, at
the same time saying In a deep 10. 20, and
5O-cent melOdramatic tone, You are my
prisoner"
Branhan seemed stunned
He was taken to the Tenth precinct,
and there. upon investigation. it was
found that he was not burglar at al,
but had got into the wrong house I'M
Willingly. He was released. and the deep
mystery was solved
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
SAVED FROM UNKNOWN CRAVE
Even Wife Did Not Know of the
Death of Henry D. Brown.
Had Lived Here All His Life, and
Only work of Police Rescued Re
mains from POttcr's Field.

II was by the mercst chance that the
body OF Henry D. Brown. thirty-eight
years old, was saved from potters field
and perhaps later from the dissecting
table of some medical college. Detective
Grant Of the central office. is responsible
for the discovery OF the dead mans rela-
tives and informing them that the man
had died and that his body was ia the
mOrgue awaiting Identification.
Henry y. Brown, known Familiarity
among his friends as Harry" has lived
iu Washington all his life. and was well
known among the tailors 81 the city. be-
ing an expert accountant and book
keeper. It is said that he was at one
time il the employ of the government
He was employed by the George Keer
tailoring firm for a number OF years.
On October y. the man was found on
the street IN an unconscious condition and
removed to- the Emergency Hospital sui
ferinE from coma. Later DE was taken
20 the Washington Asylum Hospital
where he died on October To- Letters in
his pockets were addressed 10 Henry
D. Brown, 81 First street northwest
Having been away from there for some
time. the people at that number knew
nothing of the man. The police were
notified and Detective Grant was de-
tailed on the case. After a thorough in
vesugati0n he located J. ". Ryer, no.
X street northeast. who is a brotheT-in-
law of the dead man. \. r. Rupert, wLC
lives ar CO. X street northwest. is an
other brother-in-iaw. and Samuel r
Brown. of Z3zS First street northwest. IS
a brother The dead man also has a
sister living in New York City.
Mrs Annie Brown, wife Of the dead
man. resides at 20 First street northwest
The couple have three children. Shs
was notified last night Of her husband
death and Is overcome with grief The
I relatives have taken charge of the re-
mains, but no arrangements have beer
/ made for the funeral
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
SIBLEY CLAIMS A VICTORY.
Assures President Party VIII Garry
New YorI, and Pennsylvania.

Victory for the straight Republican
ticket IN both Pennsylvania and New
York is confidently predicted by Congress
man Sibley, of Pennsylvania. who was
at the White House for a personal con-
ference with the President yesterday.
Representative Sibley has progressed I'm
his estimate of the situation 90 the
point where he is willing to predict the
size Of majorities
IF it isn't Hearst in New York through
some peculiar political upset that I don't
look for. ID VIII Dee Hughes by 2GCo1. ''
was the way Mr.. Sibley summed up the
outlook
81 was up there last week looking over
thc ground. and I don't see any chance
of "a Democratic victory. I feel positive
Hughes viii be elected.
I'm Pennsylvania the fight IS all over.
Stuart viii set the governorship by 50.00
or 1890 in the State. I believe he will
carry Philadelphia by $1,000. and Ale
eheny by 5000 Last year. when the
Democrats and fusionists elected their
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
JUDGMENT FOR BONDSMEN.
Justice stafford Renders Decision in
Cotton Leak scandal Case.

Justice stafford I'm Criminal Court No
/. on motion of District Attorney Baker
and Assistant Attorney General Morgan
H. Beach yesterday. granted judgment
nisi Of $1,000 against +. J.. Starbuck and
VIII W. BIackmer. sureties for Frederick
A. Peckham. who is indicted IN conucc-
ton with the alleged cotton advance To-
ports and leak scandal. Tho judgment
will be made final unless cause 30 the
contrary be shown on OF before the first
Monday in December next
Attention TO a certificate from The Unit
cd States commissioner iu New York. be
fore whom the recocniz5uce had been
taken. 20 the effect that PCckham had
been surrendered 20 him. and that no had
ralca Sed the bondsmen, was called by At
toruty II. r Davis In behalf OF the
bondsnen. Attorney for the prosecution
urged that evidence of that nature should
..... esed at a hearing on a rule 20 show
cause. ara not I'm response TO the motion
Tor judgment nisi
The Washington herald., 1906-10-23
Grand Jury Returns indictments.

The grand jury i'm Criminal Court No. I.
Justice Stafford presiding. yesterday re-
turned the following indictments and true
bills. charging Walter Snowden with en-
bezzlement; Daniel Feely. hOusebreaking
and larceny. William Brooks embezzle-
ment; Ashby Cooper alias G. Ashby
Cooper. receiving stolen goods: Henry
Divers and John Reagan, HOUSEKEEPING
and larceny; Edward Hopkins, house
breaking and larceny; Henry CarTow,
grand larceny. The cases against VIII
liam Brown. who was charged with
HOUSEKEEPING; John Richardson, with
embezzlement. and Henry Schread, and
Robert Fulton with grand larceny. were
ignored