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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-29

Memphis Commercial-Appeal: Uncle Henry Watterson says Hughes will be the next President If it isn't a democrat we are inclined to the same view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-29

St. Louis Times With her mllion-dol- lar rousseau, Miss Marian Fish must be considered a great batch
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
ST. PETERS FAIR POPULAR.
Schemes for Raising Money Prove
Successful


You can take a chance on anything at
St Peters Fair, from a ton of coal to
dainty little doilies; from piano to bed
room slippers. Some one has to win, in
fact, some one did win last night, when
the biggest man in the hall was presented
with a Chinese doll by the paddle stand.
It's a great game and the charming girls
of St Peters Church see that everybody
gets in 1t. If one is immune TO sweet
and alluring smiles, frowns are tried, and
if frowns fall honeyed words are poured
into the ear of the man with a quarter
left until he has to give up even though
he leaves the hall a pauper.
Maude. the kicking mule, was the at
traction last night, and it was not only
the little boys that stood around the booth
where the animal is kept. but grown men
and women. The japanese garden was
also crowded with groups Of youths and
maidens slipping tea and eating ham sand
wiches.
II is TO the race horses that the society
element fiocked and, although these lit
tie horses did their best to bring money
10 the bOOkies. they could hardly keep
pace with the young ladies vino had roses
TO sell, and who offered delicious candies.
At 10 O'Clock dancing started and the
floor was crowded with couples who did
not want to stop at II o'clock. and were
allowed 10 waltz for a few minutes longer,
but left with a determination to go at IL
harder than ever tonight.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
BACK FROM HEALTH CONGRESS
Dr.. Woodward District Officer. Oh.
tains Information of Value.
Attention Given by Convention to
Restricting Spread of Minor Con-
tagiOus Diseases.

Dr- William c. Woodward health Off
Ger Of the District. has returned from the
session Of the American Health Ass0cia-
ton in Atlantic City, at which ne obtain
ed additional information in relation 70
question Of municipal shygiene 10 be en-
bodied in his report to the Commission
ers.
Probably the most important result
Of the meeting" said Dr. Woodward YES
terday, was the organization Of sec
ton Of the association, comprised largely
Of registrars of vital statistics. which Will
hereafter devote its attention to devising
methods for the more efficient collection
Of such statistics. and to the closer. study
OF such as are collected. In view. too.
Of the increasing importance OF munlcipal
hygiene, the association authorized the
creation Of a section. TO be composed Of
municipal health officers, which will de-
vote its attention to the study Of
municipal sanitary organization and ad-
ministration
There Is already an independent or
ganization of state officials. The sanitary
relations Of milk were discussed at some
length. but IN view Of all that has re-
Gently been said and done in this city in
respect 10 this subject, 1t cannot be said
that anything new developed.
Some time was given TO the discussion
Of the best methods for restricting the
spread Of the so-called minor contagious
diseases. such as measles, whooping-
cough, and chicken-pox. but without any
definite conclusions being arrived at"
The next meeting Of tie association will
be held IN Winnipeg in August. 1865.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
MANDAMUS IS SOUGHT.
Want to Know Names of --latest
News" Publishers.


Mandamus proceedings 10 compel the
National Publishing Company. of this
city. TO make public the names Of its Off
GERS. the amount of its existing debts
and other information. were instituted
yesterday iE=the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia by William VI. Laf-
fan. president Of thee Sun Printing and
Publishing Association, Of New York.
through Attorney Howard Boyd.
In his petition. MI Laffan sets forth
that the company is incorporated under
the laws of the District of Columbia. and
has its principal Offices in this city. and
is the publisher of a publication known
as --latest News" the incorporators and
trustees, it is alleged, being Samuel J.
Masten, John F. Costello. Walter Cos
tello. w. II. COnehy, and w Gwynn Gar
diner, all of whom. with the exception Of
Mr. Gardiner, are named as defendants
in the proceedings.
It is alleged that the company has not
complied with section SOC Of the District
Code. requiring public notice of the time
and place of holding elections.
The petitioner states that from June 8
1905, to August 26, 1907 at the instance and
request Of the National Publishing Com
pany, he furnished news TO the company
for use IN --latest News" to be paid for
at the rate Of SO per week. The news
was furnished, it is stated from June 8.
1905, to August 1897, and, claims the plain
tiff, the company owes the sum of S13O.
which II refuses to pay The object Of
the mandamus proceedings is to disclose
the proper parties TO bring suit against
for the collection Of this sum.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
WILL BOOST GAELIC ART.
Local Society to Hold It's First Gath
erinE Tonight

Nvival Of everything Gaelic that is
worth reviving Is the object Of the Gaelic
Society, of Washington. which holds its
opening meeting tonight in Carroll In
stitute Hall The principal address Of the
evening Will be delivered by Dr. Thomas
]. Shahan. Of the Catholic University, on
The World S Debt 10 the Celt"
There will also be a short Gaelic address
and a rendition Of old time Gaelic music
The society is organized for the purpose
OF cultivating a knowledge Of the Ian
guage, literature, music, and art of the
Irish and other Gaelic peoples.
To promote this purpose IL has been ar
ranged for the present, 70 hold regular
monthly meetings through the winter sea-
son for the reading and discussion Of
papers and the rendition Of characteristic
vocal and instrumental music The sub
ject matter VIII range from folk lore 20
history and ethnology, with special at
tention to the achievement and condition
Of the Celtic race in America.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
PASSENGERS Want LADDERS
No Room in Cars, They Would
Ride on Top.
PetwOrth Citizens Air Grievances
Against Street Car Company.
school Children Housing.

Gen. George Il. HaTries, vice president
Of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company. is TO be asked by the Petworth
Citizens Association to provide rope lad
ders for the BrightwOod cars, thereby
enabling passengers TO climb to the roof
At present, the members say. this roof is
the only unoccupied portion OF these
vehicles durinRthe rush hours.
Upon motion Of +. l.. Santmyer. and by
unanimous vote OF the association, the
secretary. D. J. Particle, was directed
10 make this request Of Gen Harries. at
a meeting Of the association in the home
Of Il. S. lie Due. Sl7 Varnum street, last
night. Mr. Santmyer said that he had
been unable to obtain a strap for many
weary days and that ne considered a seat
beyond the widest dream Of the most
optimistic suburbanite, TIE cars he de-
clared are crowded to their utmost ca
pacity during certain hours.
"As the company said he, can not be
induced to provide additional rolling
stock. il might be induced 90 permit its
passengers to occupy the roofs Of these
cars already In service. l realize that in
cold weather such a seat will have its
Disadvantages, but I consider II prefer
able 10 walking
Mr. Santmyer's motion prevailed with
out debate.
After discussing at some length the
question OF housing the pupils Of the pri-
mary grades Of the Petworth school in
the basement of that building, II was de-
cided 70 leave the adjustment Of the dif-
ficuity to the women Of PetwOTth. Sew
eral members of the association an
nounced their determination Of taking
their children out OF school if suitable
quarters are not provided. declaring that
in their opinion the present schOolroom
is a menace to the health of its ocCu-
pants
w. ]. Howard. d. J. Particle, and G.
W. St0se were appointed a committee TO
call upon the Commissioners with refer
ence 10 obtaining additional sewerage in
PetWOrth
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
whitney sunday-schOoI Officers

At the annual business meeting Of the
Sunday-schoOl of the Whitney Avenue
Christian Church the following officers
were elected: Superintendent, Frank
Sidell; first assistant superintendent. n.
L. Schen; second assistant superinten-
dent James r. Dagges; treasurer, Simon
McKimmie; secretary. EnOch NJ Gath
right: pianist, Miss Annie Dowling: au-
ditor, w H Schen, ST.: librarian, Fill
more Bowling; assistant librarian,
Charles LOckhead: superintendent Of
primary department, Mrs Grace Wat
rous; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Will
son; chorister. Miss Mamie Williams.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
TO ACT ON BUCKET SHOPS.
Men Indicted Anxious over Who Is
to BE Brought to Trial First.

District Attorney D. w. Baker will to-
day or tomorrow decide which of the
bucket shop cases and the handbook
cases he will first call for trial
Considerable interest is manifested by
attorneys and the men indicted in con-
nection with the running of alleged
bucket shops" as the first case called
will be largely in the nature Of a test
case.
Frank Kane. who. with four others.
was indicted by the grand jury for con-
Quoting an alleged bucket shop, was ar
raigned yesterday before Justice Stafford
in Criminal Court No. l.
Mr.. Kane pleaded not guilty, and was
released on the $1.oOO bond given by him
at the time of his arrest.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY

To Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News. and all
points South-Norfolk and Washington night steam
ers every evening in the year at $50 and day
steamer daily at s a. m.
To Mount Nen0n-Steamer MacsIester, daily 10
q. m. and go ?. m, from Seventh street wharf.
Chesapeake Beach-See time table
To Rock Creek Bridge Geological PARK. Chevy
Chase, and Kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes
To AleXandris-Ferry steamer Lackawanna every
hour and a half from a. m. 10 p. m
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
SENATOR DANIEL OPTIMISTIC.
Refused TO Discuss Presidential Pos
sfbiIities.

Senator John w. Daniel. of Virginia,
was in Washington yesterday. coming
from his Virginia home. where he has
been spending the summer. He came to
the Capital on departmental business and
10 see 10 his son, who is in the city.
The Senator said that he was in better
health than he has been for some time,
and that he was preparing for the win
ter's business In the Senate. He would
not discuss political affairs, and said that
ne had made il point not 70 discuss his
own or any one else's candidacy for
President He stated that Virginia Just
nov was enjoying an increasing pros-
perry and that that State was destined
to be one Of the richest in the country.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORT.
Work of Free Dispensary for Con-
sumptiveS Reviewed.

At a meeting yesterday of the sub
committee on care and treatment" of
the committee on prevention of consump-
ton, the work of the Free Dispensary
for Consumptives for the year ending
July 1, 1907. was reviewed.
Dr. Jesse H. Ramsburgh, in charge of
the dispensary, reported 627 visits to the
dispensary, 1856 new cases handled. g. i'm
provements. 6 as apparently cured. and
as cured. The report stated that q were
unimproved and that 102 had ceased to
visit the dispensary.
The report Of the visiting nurse, en-
ployed by the dispensary, covered visits
to patients. fumigatiOn Of rooms, and
other work allied with her profession.
The meeting of the subcommittee on
care and treatment was presided over by
Gen. George NJ. Sternberg, and Miss Isa-
bel L. Strong, Miss Frida Braun, George
S, Wilson. and Secretary Charles F. Wei
Ter took part in the discussion.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Accept EnsIgn's ResIgnation.

II was announced yesterday that the
Navy Department has accepted the resig-
nation Of Ensign William P Sedgwick,
jr., of New York, who graduated from
the Naval Academy with the class of
1904 Ensign Sedgwick resigned because
OF defective vision. He found that the
active duties required by the service were
too much of a strain on his eyesight and
he preferred TO resign. Upon graduation
from the Academy in February, 1904,
young Sedgwick ranked thirty-nine in
scholastic standing in a class of sixty
two members
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
ENACT PYGMALI0N IN STORE.
Customers of $. Kann, Sons & Co.
Being Given a Rare Treat.

Enacted for the benefit of their Gus
toners and friends at large expense and
free of charge, the story of Pygmalion
and the statue can be seen daily at the
big department store Of S. Kann, Sons &
Co, Eighth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest.
These performances start at 10 and 2:30
o'clock. They take place on the fifth
floor Of the large building, and will con-
tinue until the end OF the week A large
crowd has been witnessing the illusion.
which is the keynote of Pygmalion's love
for the beautiful Greek, Galatea, and the
changes Of the statue from an inanimate
object to a woman are marvelously
brought out
In all respects the entertainment is re-
fining. entertaining, and pleasing.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
MOVE TO SAVE TREES
Rule Issued to Protect En-
blemS in Botanic Gardens.
IS OBTAINED BY CONRAD SYME
Attorney HurriedIy PrOcures order
from Justice Gould, Which for n
Time at Least, VIII Prevent De-
struetiOn of the Historic s'Critten-
den Peace Tree" and Beck Elm, -

The action taken yesterday by Conrad
H. Syme, attorney, in applying for an in
junction to restrain Capt John H. Poole,
engineer officer of the United States
army. in charge of the erection in the
Botanic Gardens of a memorial to Gen.
Grant. from cutting down the "Critten-
den peace tree" the Beck elm," and
other historic trees in the gardens, in or
der TO provide a site for the monument,
may be the means of preserving these
trees for future generations TO look upon.
Publication in The Washington Herald
Saturday of the fact that these trees
were TO be cut down aroused considerable
sentiment in their behalf. ending in the
court proceedings Of yesterday.
Justice Gould signed a rule, returnable
October Is for Capt Poole 10 appear and
show cause why he should not be re-
strained from cutting down these trees.
The rule to show cause issued by JUS
tice Gould will have the practical effect
Of a temporary restraining order. Yes
terday was the time set for the cutting
Of the trees.
Takes Hurled Action.
Mr.. Syme. whose interest in them had
beeen aroused, ascertained that they had
not been cut down. He hurTiedly pre-
pared his petition. and presented it to
Justice Gould.
Mr.. Syme stated that he intended 10
take any step possible TO save the trees.
TT seemed to me-" he said that these
historic trees should not be sacrificed
unless there was the clearest legal au-
thority for such action. I believe, with
Stephen Girard, who said that If he had
only one day more TO live he would have
planted tree on that day. The trees in
the eastern portion of the Botanic Gar
den have become historic from many as
sociations and grave indeed. should be
the public necessity which would justify
their destruction.
When 1t is remembered that the Cap
itOl itself could be built in vastly less
time than il took the 'Crittenden Peace
Oak to grow. and when it is remember
ed that the destruction Of the tree life
can be accomplished in only a few mo-
ments and The act Of those few mo-
ments may take a century 10 replace. It
viii be seen that the destruction of trees
in a city getting more and more densely
populated Is a matter of serious import
They can be replaced by no artificial
means. and where any historical signf-
canCe attaches TO them il is destroyed
with the death OF the tree
Rule VIII Restrain.
This rule to show cause. issued by
Justice Gould, viii have the practical
effect Of temporary restraining order,
and I am satisfied both Capt Poole and
the Grant Memorial Commission will be
glad TO have their exact rights ascer-
tanned and defined by the courts before
they proceed to an act which would be
one Of irreparable injury in the view of
many citizens"
William r. Smith superintendent of
the Botanic Gardens, yesterday ex-
pressed qualification at the step taken
by Mr.. Syme, and stated that he earn
estly hoped it would result in the pres
eryation of the trees.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
MUST PAY RAYMOND'S BOND.
Order Issued Directing Execution
Against Men Who Went His Bail,

Oroer issued directing Execution
Against Men Who Went His Bail.
An echo OF the escape from this juris-
dictiOn in February, 1895, of Albert NJ
Raymond. was heard In Criminal Court
No. l yesterday, when. upon motion of
Assistant District Attorney Proctor, Jus
tice Stafford awarded a fiat directing the
execution of RaymOnd's bond.
Raymond was convicted Of criminally
libelling Major Sylvester. superintendent
Of police, and also the District Commits
siOners.
Upon conviction he was sentenced TO
serve five years in the penitentiaTy. He
appealed. and while his appeal was pend
ing he fed this jurisdiction. The bond,
which has been declared forfeited. and
upon which Justice Stafford authorized
execution. was for S1.00O, and the bonds
men were Leroy D. Walter and Benjamin
Bridges
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Largest Nornine CireuIation.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn ciTeulatiOn-a circulation in WASH
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital Its books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

Total abstinence has to-day become
the fundamental requirement in every
important business and profession" de
elared Mrs. Clinton Smith. president Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. OF the District Of Columbia, in her
address TO the thirty-third annual con-
vention OF that organization, which be-
gaa IN the First Congregational Church
yesterday morning. Il" Prohibition don't
prohibit. " continued Mrs. Smith, is no
longer heard.
These days, when railroads and trusts
are being overhauled. corporations and
all kinds Of public service investigated
would be favorable time to investigate
the liquor trafic and hold its methods up
10 view
Governments Attitude DepIOred.
While the Chief Executive is demand
ing that men at the head Of powerful
corporations shall respect Federal au-
thority. the Federal government is stimu-
lating lawlessness on the part Of the
liquor dealers against State authority.
We deplore the attitude Of the govern
ment in annuling local decisions. The
United States supreme Court says: The
shipping Of intoxicating liquors from one
State TO another on c. o. d. contract
is interstate commerce, and cannot be
controlled by State laws Congress .apa-
theticany allows this disregard to the
will Of the people OF the States. which
smart under the injustice"
Continuing Mrs. Smith said that each
year the Treasury Department issues
licenses TO liquor sellers. which permit
their doing business for the whole Of the
year. regardless of local prohibBory laws.
She said that the union must not work
Tor local option, but that 1t must seek
prohibition.
Prohibition for District.
Mrs. Smith said that the District Of
Columbia is an ideal place for the en-
forcement OF local prohibition. She said
also that the District should lead in the
securing Of such prohibition.
The convention began at 1870 yesterday
morning. with Mrs. Smith presiding. The
address of welcome was delivered by
Rev, s. II. Woodrow. pastor OF the
church. Preceding the address Of vel
come were the reports of several Of the
unions officers. After response 10 Rev.
Mr.. Woodrow was made by Mrs. Anime
f. GTigsby, and the address Of Mrs.
Smith delivered, several more officers re-
ported, and then the meeting adjourned
for luncheon.
Reports aud Addresses.
The afternoon session was begun with
prayer, led by Mrs. Brizzeld, and was
| followed by the singing Of the District
song. Then came the report OF the trus-
tees on the ". c. T. L. building But
$3.50 Of the $1,000 10 be expended on this
| structure was yet needed, according to
this report The building, located at 521
Sixth street northwest, was started six
years ago.
An address, delivered by Mrs. George
| T. SmallwoOd, was received with ap-
| plause. Mrs. Smallwood spoke OF the
necessity for an active participation by
! the members Of the union in all its work.
/ She said that it is often the case that
| many members do not work at all. and
that. consequently, others must work for
/ them.
! The treasurer reported that there Is 4
| balance Of S16O26 now on hand.
There will be two more sessions of the
convention. one this morning and the
| last this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Feenn,s GranvtIIe Rve

Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
on the market Physicians recommend t.
Phone Main 2OS2-Joseph p. Fegan. 406
9th st. nw.-for a full Qt.. 81 delivered
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Hnrvev,s Restaurant

A Nice Breakfast. Lunch, or Dinner, ISC
The New Randolph, 1904 G st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Table d'HOte Dinner. 75c, Lunches q

la carte. Park Hotel, Winter Garden, n. Y
ave. and llth ST. Hungarian Orchestra
during lunch, dinner. and supper
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

Include it in Saturdays sale at WesCll-
ler's, 92O Pa. ave. NV. You will be pleased
with results. Prompt returns. Phone 1882
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

Purissima n Superior Rye whisky.
Ripe With age and of the mellowest de-
velopment. A whisky OF medicinal value.
VIM. Cannon, 1925 7th st. Phone n. 52S.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

81 a Gallon for ReIsInEer's Ice Cream,
And ii is guaranteed under the Pure-food
Law. Serial No. 1859. 235 @ st NV
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
Music Rt Harvey's
Evenings from S to midnight.
Have us Do Your Garnet CIeoninr.
Anything to Sell by Auction /.

Reasonable prices. z. p Hinkel & Co
successors to ThOrp Carpet Cleaning Co
ass Maine ave. sw. Phone Main POPS.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

VIII be open on Sundays hereafter from
l p. m. to midnight.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09

October Is the Wedding Month,
And flowers for the decorations are at
their best now. Consult Guide 121i + ST.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-09
WARNING ON SALOONS
Women Will Push Fight for
Local Option.
DEPLORE GOVERNMENTS STAND

Convention of District Temperance
Union Goes on Record for PrOhibI-
tiOn-Time Favorable for Action.
More Money Needed to Complete
BuildiBR-RepOrts and Addresses,
New-York tribune., 1907-08-04

LARGE. small: convenient to subway. L :
separate or together: private house L<z
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