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The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Gee, Whiz! There Was Lot of it !!

Sixty gallons of ice Four thousand sandwiches.
Three barrels of lemonade Toys for both boys and girls
Three barrels of you
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

Striking his left hanI with a meat
cleaver, William II. Spriggs, twenty
five years old, chopped off three of his
fingers Surgeons at the Emergency
Hospital dressed the injured hand and
Spriggs went to his home, 1912 ID street
northeast.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
LOCAL MENTION.
Chops Of Three Fingers.

Fair healthy, satin skin bestowed by Satin
skin cream and Satin skin powder. z5c.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at
Park Hotel Summer Garden. RathskeIler,
n. Y. Ave. and 11th st T. Endres. Prop
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Somewhere in
the wilds OF New Jersey. with three
trunks. a clothes basket a either, a
guitar, and a mandolin, Is Ferdinand
Hueppe. late Of the Russian army. still
later Of S23 West Forty-fifth street
He left home last evening 20 make a
tour through New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and Ohio. where his music will be ap-
preciated and where he can find employ
ment as a farmer. He could find little
farming TO do in the neighborhoOd Of
West Forty-ifth street.
All his years IN the army did not
bring Herr Hueppe as much trouble as
did his wife. when she refused 20 allow
him 10 depart on his long contemplated
tour. For months ne had been plan
ming for It He had built himself a
pushcart, on which he proposed to load
his worldly possessions and travel
whittier he listed, regardless of railroad
rates. United States court decisions or
other impediments 20 interstate com
merce- But he had not counted on his
wife
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Wife Kept His Clothes.

When the day set for his departure
came, Mrs. Hueppe refused 70 surren-
der HIS trunks and the clothes basket
The cart was waiting in the cellar. and
Hueppe was impatient TO be gone. See
ing there was no other way out OF II
Hueppe had Mrs. Hueppe summoned 10
the West Side court
What is the trouble hereT' demanded
Magistrate Corrigan.
I'm f1fty-three years old" said
HUeppe- II have, after considerable
trouble, built myself q handSart and I
want 70 travel with II through New Jer-
wife won't let me-
How about thisT'' asked the rnaR1s-
trate OF Mrs Hueppe.
It's just this way" she replied- seFTs
wants 10 make fool OF himself. ne
mas three trunks and q clothes basJ1et
and he wants 10 put al that luggage on
MS homemade cart Why DOESN'T he
put mem on an express wagon Ike a re-
spectacle man7''
May Make Fool Of Himself.
Now. see here" SAID Magistrate Co--
Hgan. IF your husband wants 70 mako
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
May Make Fool Of HimseIf.

NOW see here" said Magistrate Cor
rgan. IF your husband wants 70 mako
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
SOLVING The RATE QUESTION
State and Federal Harmony Needed
Say Commissioners.
Final Session of Railroad COnveH-
tion Marked by Passage of Many
Important recommendation.

After day full Of discussion of every
phase of railroad regulation. the Ma
tional Association of Railroad Commls-
sioners, which has been in session here
since Tuesday, adjourned to meet again
in Washington on the first Tuesday in
October, 1898.
Officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows c. C. McChord. of Ken
lucky. president; Martin S. Decker. Of
New York, first vice president; r. Hud-
son Burr. Of Florida, second vice presl-
dent; William H. Connolly. Of North Da-
kota, chief clerk Of the Interstate Com
merCe Commission, secretary; William
fitzpatrick, of Illinois, assistant secretary.
All the reports OF the standing com
mittee, including that on safety ap-
pliances, delays attendant upon enforcing
orders Of railroad commissions. rates and
rate-making, and demurrage and recipro-
cal demdrrage, were adopted.
To the report on safety appliances were
appended a resolution recommending that
Congress pass an act compelling all inter
state railroads, both steam ard electric
interurban. 10 equip their main lines with
automatic block signal systems.
Discussing the proposal that a valua-
ton shall be placed upon the physical
property Of the railroads Of the country,
Commissioner Charles F. Staples. of
Minnesota, expressed the belief that an
investigation would demonstrate that the
railroads were worth approximately what
was charged against them III stocks and
bonds.
Taking up the question of rates and
rate making, Commissioner Borden D.
Whiting. Of New Jersey, said;
Il have the impression that this
problem, If solved at all, viii have to
be solved through the instrumentality Of
the Federal commission. or of the Fed
eral commission working In conjunction
Bith the local OF State commissions"
Tle actual results Of the convention
that adjourned yesterday may be summed
as follows; The adoption of a resolution
urging Congress tc authorize the Inter
state Commerce Commission to prescribe
a uniform classification Of freight com
modities handled on railroads operating
between the States; the passage Of a
resolution recommending the enactment
Of stricter laws for the protection of life
on both steam and electric roads, both
in the States and between the States; the
reference to a committee, composed of
distinguished statisticians, of the duty
Of devising a method whereby railroad
earnings within a State may be segre-
gated.
The convention discussed the physical
valuation plan, but came to no conclusion
concerning It,
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
WILLIAM F. HOLTZMAN DEAD
Well-known Attorney and Realty
Dealer Succumbs to Paralysis,
Stricken ON Street Last Tuesday, He
Expires without RegaIniag Con-
sciOusness-FuneraI Monday.

William F. Hoffman, attorney and
real estate dealer who was stricken with
paralysis Tuesday afternoon while at the
corner of Tenth and + streets. died yes
terday morning without having regained
consciousness.
AR. Hoffman leaves a wife, three
married daughters. and one son. W. T.
Hoffman, all Of whom were with him
at the time Of his death. Funeral services
VIII be held Monday afternoon in his
home, 1914 Twelfth street northwest. and
later at the First Baptist Church. The
interment viii be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Hoffman was born in Rappahan-
mock County, Va, September z, 1910. He
received his early education at East View
Seminary, in that county. which was con-
Quoted by his father, Rev. Thomas HOltz-
man. Later he removed TO Platte County,
Mo, where he taught school and attended
st. Joe College.
His sympathies being with the South, he
enlisted IN a Missouri regiment at the
outbreak of the war. and served in the
Confederate army under Gen. Price. TAX
ing part in many of the noted engage
ments Of the war; Soon after the close
Of h0stiiities he removed TO Washington
and entered the law school Of the COlum-
bian University He was admitted 10 the
District bar IN 1865.
Mr. Hoffman was one Of the earliest
professional advertising writer's. and for
a number Of years was engaged In writ
ing advertisements for various news
papers. Subsequently he edited a paper
known as the Saturday Evening Visitor.
He was prominently identified with
church work, and was a deacon in the
First Baptist Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
FROM UNCLE JOE's' TOWN.
Girls from DanviIIe Visit Washing.
ton en- Route 40 jamestown.

When the big white steamer Newport
News churned its way toward jamestown
last night 1t carried nine Of the most in
terestiug products Of the Middle West
girls from Uncle Joe Cannous town OF
Danville. Ill
They made whirlwind trip OF Wash
ington yesterday in a breezy Western
fashion with new travelling suits on, and
having about them a most imposing and
attractive appearance. They saw the Ii
brary Of Congress. and liked IL "Oh, so
much!" They thought the Capitol was
cute, and the White House nice. ~
They visited Speaker Cann0n's desk. and
were prouder than ever Of him when
they saw how it crowned so many 9th
ers in Congress They went to the Monu-
ments top and got view OF the entire
city. 50 that they might tell the folks
AT home that they saw all Of Washington.
Clint c. Tilton. % the Daily Press. Of
banville, heads the party. which was in
tended as forerunner Of strong boom
FOR Speaker Cannon. But the girls don't
boom much. They are all Democrats. al
though they think their uncle "a dear old
man"
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
CHURCH OF The REVIVALIST
DR.. Bristol Defines Methodism IN
Welcome to Preachers.
Seventy Delegates Present at SEMI
tiOH in Metropolitan Church.

'AIethodism originated as a revivalist
religion, and it is humbug If the church
does not live Up to it,
These were the words Of Rev. Frank
N. Bristol in welcoming the dele
gates to the semi-centenniaI anniyer-
saTy convention Of the National Associa-
tion Of Local Preachers Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, which was opened in
the Metropolitan NJ z. Church last night.
we must keep up the fervor Of the old
church" said Dr. Bristol. The meaning
OF Methodism is rCvivallsm." He also
spoke of the history OF Metropolitan
Church, OF which he is pastor, and OF the
noted men who had worshiped there. in
cluding President Mckinley and President
Grant and Gen. Logan. lie praised the
martyred President as the humblest man
who came 10 church. saying that he made
absolutely no show. and Wnen it was
suggested that ne be given special at
tention. he declared that rather than have
it he would worship somewhere else.
Rev John ". r. Sumwalt, presiding
elder of the Washington district. also
delivered an address of welcome TO the
delegates. and responses We're made by
Rev. 5. +. Sherwood, of Brooklyn. y. Y,
president OF the National Association;
Rev. W. l.. B0wsei. Of Philadelphia. Rev
John Corbett. OF Philadelphia. and Dr.
James North, OF Baltimore. Short talks
were given by several other members.
one Of the principal speakers was Rev.
Henry Emerson. of London. England.
president Of the British association. who
came here from Canada. He briefly ex-
pressed himself as agreeing with Dr.
Bristol in his meaning of Methodism.
and announced that he will deliver an
address Monday evening.
Rev. John Tearle and Rev Douglas
Tearle, OF Luton, England, are expected
70 arrive in the city this morning. Sew
enty delegates We're present az the open
ing Of the convention last night, and IL
is estimated that to-day viii see more
than 100 IN attendance, There will be
three sessions daily until Tuesday, when
adjournment viii be taken TO meet In
England In 1905
Many Of the local. OF lay, preachers
are prominent In American business life,
their occupations ranging from university
presidents TO building contractors.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
FIREMEN LEAVE CAPITAL.
Adjourn Convention, After Praising
Washington's Hospitality.

ADJOURN convention AIteP fFttiHlhA =
Washington's Hospitality.
After electing officers, selecting a meet
ing place for next year. listening 10 pa
pers of interest. and having good time
generally, the delegates to the thirty
fifth annual convention Of Fire Engineers
yesterday morning sounded Fire Out, "
and decided to return to their respective
stations, to meet again at the first alarm
next year at Columbus, Ohio.
The session of yesterday morning was
devoted to the reading OF papers, the
passing Of cOmmendatory resolutions, and
routine business. The thanks of the asso-
citation We're extended to the District Off
eials and the citizens of Washington for
the kind treatment everywhere accorded
TO the delegates.
Chief William T. Belt. on behalf of the
officers and men of the District depart
ment, presented to the retiring president
of the association. George NJ. Kellogg, or
Sioux City. Iowa. gold medal.
Papers were read by DR.. G. =. Robinson,
of the District department, and Chief II.
f. Magee, OF Dallas, Tex, while @. f.
Bruen. Of New York, made an impromptu
address.
Many of the ladies' who were attending
the convention, with their husbands or
fathers. in the meantime jOurneyed 10
Cabin John Bridge, where lunch was
served at noon
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
ALARMS HIS FRIEND.

Strange Actions of Commander
Briggs, L. $. NJ, Retired, in Paris.
News has been received here that the
strange actions of Commander John D.
Briggs, Z. S. N, retired, are causing alarm
10 his friends in Paris. He is said to be
suffering from the persecution mania, and
has created several scenes in hotel lob
bies by imagining that hundreds of peo-
pie were pursuing him.
The Navy Department has been noti-
fed. and he viii probably be sent to an
asylum.
John Bradford Briggs was acquitted by
court-martial at Manila on April II, 1905,
Of the charge of running the United
States cruiser Baltimore ashore in Ma
lacca Strait In September. 1904. with fail
ure to report the accident to the COM
mander-in-chief on the Asiatic station,
and Of Misrepresentation in regard 70
the amount of damage done. He was
born in Massachusetts and entered the
Naval Academy in 1863, and was retired
in September. 1905. He has served In re-
cent years on board the Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Concord, and Glacier. In June
OF the present year he received leave OF
absence 70 live abroad for one year.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12

Alleging that he had been followed,
threats made against his life, statements
made regarding his conduct, and other
wise subjected TO annoyance and indignity
on the part of his wife, Winfield Scott,
OF The Department of Commerce and
Labor, yesterday secured from Justice
Gould a rule, returnable October IS, for
Mrs. Edna NJ. Scott to appear and show
cause why she should not be restrained
from following, molesting. or in any man
ner annoying her husband.
In his petition. Mr.. Scott sets forth that
on November ., 1906. he fled bin Of
complaint in the Superior Court IF Cook
county, Illinois, his legal residence. pray
ing that the marriage existing between
him and his wife be dissolved. He states
that copy Of the bin and a subpoena
was legally served upon Mrs. Scott and
she, through counsel, interposed an an
swer issue was Joined, and an order is
sued by the court TO take dispositions.
Says He VIII Pay AIimOnY.
In this bin and in the petition filed
! yesterday. Mr. Scott states that his wife
has been guilty of offenses which entitle
/ him 10 an absolute divorce under the
laws OF Illinois and that he has evil
dence Of her misconduct al various times
and places. He was directed by the
court. he states, to pay his wife SO per
month allmony. and the first installment
of this becomes due October l6, and that
he intends to pay it.
The parties have two children. Il is
stated. one of whom Is married and has
been earning his living for some time
past, and the other Is a girl seventeen
years old. attending a business college in
this city, whose tuition he Is now paying
Husband Alleges Threats.
He alleges that threats OF various kinds
save been made against him. among them
that he viii be subjected to arrest for
nonsupport Of the daughter. and that
legal steps are contemplated against him
70 compel him TO furnish additional
money 10 his wife Tor she support Of the
daughter. He alleges he has been fol-
lowed, threats made against bis life.
statements made regarding his conduct.
&c, on the part Of Mrs. Scott
He asks the court 10 grant the restrain
ing order on the ground that the court
OF Illinois has jurisdiction of the divorce
proceedings. and asks that his wife be re-
strained from interfering with him, and
her attorney be restrained from insti-
tuting legal proceedings in this jurisdic-
ton IN connection with his domestic az
fairs
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
TESTS MUST STAND
Court Sustains District Civil
Service Examinations.
PLAINTIFFS LACK INTEREST
Justice CIabaUgh, in UphOIding De-
murrer of District Counsel, Rules
Interest as Not to Justify judicial
NOtice-Sustains Commissioners.

The Civil Service Commission will con-
tinue to hold examinations at the request
of the Commissioners of the District to
I'LL positions under the District govern
meat This. Justice Clabaugh decided
yesterday when he sustained the demur-
Ter filed by Assistant District Attorney
Stuart Mcnamara to the bill filed through
Attorney r. r. Evans some time ago by
DR.. J. Stewart Harrison and Andrew NJ.
Curry { for a permanent injunction re-
straining the commission from holding
such examinations.
The court held that it did not appear
from the bill filed by the parties that
they had any interest in the matter, or
thar they We're applicants for positions
under the District government. and that.
even If the court should grant the in
junction asked for. and places should be
offered them they would not accept. Jus
tice Clabaugh also stated that as the
counsel for the compliments talked chief
ly of physicians, he supposed that some
physician was desirous of holding a place
under the District government, but that
NlA1lN was i4plAlA4iE ia A4lE Dlt4 ~ hlApN allF
right to enjOin the CIvil Service Commis-
sion.
Court says Interest Is Small.
Referring TO the contention Of the
cOmplainants that tie Civil Service Com
mission was not authorized by the act
creating it or supplemental acts author
ized TO hold examinations for the es-
tablishment Of registers from which to
make appointments outside Of the clas-
sified civil service. and therefore, IN hold
ing these examinations, they were ille-
gally spending the money Of taxpayers,
the court said IN sustaining the demur-
Ter, that they were taxpayers Of the
District and not of the Federal govern
ment and In aCNtion their interest was
so small as not justify judicial notice
OF the same
The compiainants in their bill apply
Ing for the injunction stated that even
after elgibles had been furnished by the
Civil Service Commission. the District
Commissioners did not consider them
selves obligated 10 appoint them.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
WANTS BOND DISMISSED.
Counsel for Weiss Insists on Due
Process of Law.

DA LiaNs
James E. Clements. who has been re-
tained to defend Jacob Weiss. who was
arrested two weeks ago, charged with as
saulting John Mullen in Dead Mans Hol-
low. said last night that he viii appear
before Justice E. F. Thompson. at the
Alexandria County Courthouse this morn
ing, and demand that the charges against
the man are properly dismissed in accord
ance with law, and that his bond be
cancelled.
Amelia Weiss. who was held as wit
ness, was released from custody yester-
day afternoon by order of Crandan Mac
key, the Commonwealth attorney of that
county. Following a statement from John
Mullen. IN which he said that he did not
want any more notoricty, and that he
would not press the charge against Jacob
Weiss. the case against the father Of the
girl was nolle pressed yesterday after
noon. Weiss. through his attorney, now
desires that the charge be dismissed in
accordance with law. and for that reason
Clements will appear before Justice
Thompson this morning.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS.
True Bills Returned Against Nine.
teen Persons on First Report.

The grand jury for the October term
Of court. which was selected last week,
yesterday returned its first batch of In
dicments, true bills being filed in court
against the following for the offenses
stated:
Mary Thomas, receiving stolen goods;
Francis Wyatt, grand larceny; Annabelle
Thompson, grand larceny; Henry Small
WOOD. forgery: Lee Merreweather, for
gerry; George Johnson, Charles Johnson.
Harry II. Wilson, Edward Winslow, An
drew Beverly. and John Thomas. as
sault with a dangerous weapon; William
Holmes, seduction; Charles Williams,
robbery; Nathaniel BURDEN, attempted
robbery; John Ware, bigamy: l.. Mark
stein, false pretenses: Ulysses Saunders.
Charles W. Coates, and Frank Coates,
hOusebreaking.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
NOTED BISHOP AT TRINITY.
Former Washington Pastor VIII De-
liver Evening sermon.

EoFneF " WANHAHEtOn EGS1DF VIII De-
liver Evening sermon.
Two distinguished churohmen viii fill
the pulpit of Trinity Church tomorrow.
The Bishop OF Springfield. the Right ReY.
Edward William Osborne, will speak at
the morning service, and Bishop Leonard,
Of Ohio. win be heard in the evening.
Both stand high in the councils OF the
Episcopal Church.
Before becoming bishop coadiutor, the
Rev. Ar. Osborne served in the order Of
St John the Evangelist, whose members
are missionaries In almost every mission
field in heather lands. He himself shared
with them In such labors in England.
India, South Africa, and America, and
the Bishop OF Springfield, at the diocesan
convention of 1894, spoke of him as "a de-
voted missionary. an able preacher,
tireless worker, gentle shepherd. who
cares tenderly for the flock, and with
especial devotion to the lambs of the
flock, and to crown ali. a sanity life"
Bishop Leonard IS, OF course, we'll
KNOWN in Washington by reason Of his
former pastorate at ST Johns
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
HELD ON SUSPICION.
Music Vendor Had Keys and Dent
lists Gold in HIS Possession.

ISIS NO&0 lM hiS FOHSeHsAoHs
William F. Foley, who claims to come
from Denver. Colo. and says that he Is
peddler of songs and sheet music, was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Crossing
Policeman J. c. McCrazey, stationed at
Fourteenth street and New York avenue
northwest, and is being held at the First
precinct station pending further investi-
cation as 10 his identity.
When searched at the station-house a
number of keys. some dentists gold. and
some sheet music were found In his pos
session. He could give no plausible reason
for his having the keys. but said that
he had bought the gold. as he contem-
plated having some dental work done.
The man IS said 10 have made an at
tempt 20 enter an Office room IN the
Ouray Building
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
APPROVE OF MAI. HINE.
VfrginiaRs IndOrse Appointment of
Receiver for Railway.

IN connection with the presentation to
the Federal Court In Richmond today
Of motion for the appointment Of a
cO-receiver Of the Washington, Arlington
and Falls Church Railway. the Ballston
Improvement Association. Of Ballston,
Va, will present resolution, recently
adopted by that organization. indorsing
the appointment Of Maj. Charles Hine as
receiver.
The resolution expresses approval of
the selection OF Maj. Hine as receiver.
and indicates its confidence in his ability
and integrity. Opposition to the appoint
ment OF a co-Teceiver is expressed.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
REBELS ARE LOSING.
MOrOccans Rally to Standard OF
Present Sultan.


Present Sultan.
Reliable private advices from Morocco
point to the compelte and early failure
Of the rebellion against the Sultan Abd-el
Aziz. led by his brother. MOuley Hafd,
the pretender. Several OF the tribes that
rallied under the banner of the latter at
the outset have apparently deserted him.
so that Mouly's support las been materi-
ally weakened.
The Sultan has also been making Z
successful campaign in the southern
provinces-Mouley's own territory-the
tribes lately in rebellion have been pun
ished by heavy tributes levied upon them.
and peace is being fostered even in the
vicinity of Casa Blanca, the scene of the
recent disorders, according to these ad-
vices.
The pretender, however, is making a
strong showing to the diplomatic body.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
GEORGE TAYLOR PROMOTED.
Has Been Appointed Auditor of the
United States Court of Claims.

As a mark Of appreciation for his
ability. George ". Taylor. of this city.
has been appointed auditor Of the United
States Court Of Claims which institution
he has been connected with for the past
twenty years. Until yesterday he held
the position of assistant 10 the chief
clerk
He received both his bachelor and
master degrees from Georgetown Uni
versity, and his uniform courtesy has won
many friends. among them members Of
the bar. He took his oath Of Office yes
terday.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-12
Conditlon of L. Hvnter-
Temperatures in Other Cities.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
HaUCTs Ferry IS. Va. Oct. lL-Shenandeah clear
and Potomac cloudy