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The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
CORNELL SELLING SHELLS.
John HoyIe Is Build ~ Boats for
Penn and y ~.

Ithica, y. Y. March John Hoyle,
the Cornell boat bu 4er. has been
especially active this season He
has turned out two eight-oared shells
for Cornell, and two others. one
of which is for Annapolis, and the other
for the University of Pennsylvania. The
boats are in an incompleted stage just
now. all except the first Cornell boat.
Those for Annapolis and Pennsylvania
viii be ready soon The middies will
get their boat by March 10. The Penn
syIvania craft is to be delivered by
May l.
The first Cornell boat viii be used for
the spring practice, and the second one
is Tor the crew to race in at Poush-
keepsie The boats cost about $500
apiece, so that HoyIe's work represents
the snug sum of S2,4o0.
Cornell also has sold off FIVE Of the
shells used in previous seasons. The
University Of California viii have three
Of them. now on their way to the
coast The University Of washington
will get the other two. Eight-oared
shell racing among the crews on the
Pacific Coast is a new thing.
Hitherto they have rowed in tours
and skies. Il was the selling of the
boats TO the Westerners which gave
rise to recent reports that they intend
ed entering the Poughkeepsie regatta.
Only three old Cornell shells are left.
those rowed in 1888 1903. and 1905, all
victorious years for CouTtney's men. II
there is as much IN a boat as there is
in a crew. there should be lively bid
ding for these shells. especially that Of
1908. which Courtney says held his best
crew
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
G. W. U. VS.. F0RDHAM.
HatchetiteS May Run Fast New York
Team at Georgetown Meet.

George Washington mas reconsidered its
former Intention Of not entering q relay
team in the Georgetown games Saturday
night and are now willing not only 10
enter four. but 70 match 1t against any
team which Manager Grumpy may see
fit 20 choose.
After the brilliant race the Bun and
Blue put up against St Johns on last
Saturday night when Capt. LOrand0's
team ran away with the Annapolis ag-
eregadon, the George Washington team
feels confident that it will make a good
showing at the Georgetown meet. and il
now looks as if they viii have d chance
10 run the fast Fordham team OF New
York. which ran Penn good race earlier
in the season, The FOrdham team makes
its first visit to "a Washington meet this
year. The team, however. has many
friends here, as Fordham always shows
UP strong in baseball on the Southern
diamonds, and the track team is man
aged by q former Georgetown football
captain Lee Fitzpatrick.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
IS FOE OF SIMPLE SPELLING
Goodwin Smith Says Method Lacks
Power Of Declension.
Believes That Large Greek VOcabu-
larry Would BE Rendered Totally
inexpensive by Change.

Ithaca. \. Y. March SIN a letter to
the current number Of the Cornell Era,
which will appear tomorrow, Goodwin
Smith attacks simplied spelling and
sharply disagrees with those who believe
that d change in the spelling VIII even
tually make English the dominant Ian
guage of the world. He thinks it is very
doubtful whether the change would pay.
Among other things he says:
How far would the simplihcation Of
spelling OF a few hundreds of words 90
toward making the English the dominant
language Of the world? Supposing even
that it would make the language perfectly
phonetic. are there not more serious de-
fects than spelling? Would there still not
be a lack OF power of declension and con-
jugatiOn. Of the power forming compounds
Of cOgnate forms for cognate ideas?
Would there not still be a scientific
and philosophic vocabulary almost en-
tirely borrowed from the Greek and TO ali
those who do not know the Greek Ian
guage totally inexpensive? The language
Of Shakespeare, Milton, Bacon, Burke
and Nacaulay has its qualities. and very
high qualities they are, in a way. but
regularity, either structural or phonetic
never can be one OF them. You cannot
cancel effects of English history.
"Simplihed spelling might in a way be
a gain. simDlihcation of the notation OF
time might very likely be a gain. But il
would have involved a great confusion for
some years and a jettisOn OF our clocks.
Simplihcation Of spelling would involve
temporary confusion and "a jettison Of our
books. 1t is doubtful whether the change
would pay"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
new YORK In FOUR HOURS
Pennsylvania Plan to Cut Running
Time a Full Hour.
Charges Begun Few Years Ago Near
~ FinIshed-SteeI Bridge over
susquehanna New Feature.

Philadelphia. March 3.-The Pennsyl-
vanla Railroad is now rapidly completing
portions of the vast scale of improve
ments it entered upon few years ago.
Even yet many people have not ceased
10 wonder az the heroic character Of the
work undertaken, bat the company Is al
ready beginning to reap its reward In
earnings, reduced operating ratio, and i'm
proved service, both freight and pas
senger.
An important link In this great chain
OF betterment is the practical making
over-recently completed and placed in
service-of that section of the main line
of the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad centering ar Havre dc
Grace. Nd. at the mouth Of the susque-
hanna River. and extending about 81
miles. as far north as Principle and as
far south as Darlington.
The principal feature Of these improve
ments is a magnificent new steel and
masonry bridge. about a mile long, over
the Susquehauua River at Havre De
Grace. Nd. This bridge was built In fast
time and embodies many interesting
features.
The other changes were In lire with The
established policy of the Pennsylvania
Railroad TO eliminate grade crossings, re-
duce grades, and Strengthen out curves
wherever possible. These Improvements
mark another step in the plans OF the
company % reduce the running time be-
tween New York and Washington TO four
hours without sacrificing the element OF
safety.
Improvement Of curves is an important
feature Of the work and In so short a dis
tance it Is rather remarkable that the
curvature has been 50 greatly reduced
TWO bad curves are eliminated south %
Havre de Grace.
All grade crossings on the main line are
eliminated FOR this stretch of FIVE and one
half miles. and two out of three crossings
on the C. * T. ID. branch are now made
with undergrade bridges
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04

with apologies 10 the author Of The Burial Of
Sir John Moore


with apologies to the author Of The Burial Of
Sir John Moore
Not dope bottle popped-not a sound was heard
As we closed on the umpire who'd robbed us;
For he'd called all balls strikes IN a way 50 absurd
That every one knew he had mobbed Us.
No needless huTrying happened that day.
As the crowd in earnest. Fer surely
His swindling was done in the clearest cur way:
80 We hanged him secure but demuFee,
We buried him quickly at tWilights fail:
Fire fying from rocks We were striking.
As we silently dug great relief came TO ali.
For VIC knew that We soon would be hiking,
As we laid him to rest in bis crudely made grave
All our hearts then grew bitter with sorrow.
For we knew from the thieying Of this hardened
knsve
That our average would clump on the morrow
Not a costly coffin was bought for him.
Not a cent was expended fer flowers.
Ter We needed all money 70 land Reuben jim
twirler with marvellous powers.
Not a sob was heard, not q tear was dropped.
For We thought Of his rotten decisions;
Though robbed when our team had the victory
copied.
We had lost by the rule books provisions.
\ last time we eazed on the face Of the dead.
As he lay with rock for his pillow;
And smiled whea We thought Of the soul that had
fed
And was drifting on Chaos dark billow
Ere COY ring him up in his cold damp bod.
The clock struck the hour for dinner;
So left him fer Vlltures % peck On his head
As twas trouble to cover the sinner.
Quickly and gladly left him there.
And busted of home through the stubble.
We raised not a stone. we prayed not a prayer
But left him alone IN his trouble.
Y. S. McCsmy.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
ANAL0STAN BOAT CLUB.
Capt. WheIDIey Instructed to Begin
Preparations for Coming season.

The annual meeting OF the AnalOstan
Boat Club was held Saturday night in
the Office of the Columbia Fire Insurance
Company, at which the following officers
were elected: Samuel Maddox. president;
Richard E. PairO, vice president; Louis
A. Fischer financial secretary; Franklin
Moore. treasurer; r Ross Perry, jr..
recording secretary. The above officers.
with Messrs William A. Mckinney. r.
&C. Howard. " W. Boarman, and Angus
tus Crane, constitute the board Of COVER
nOrs for the ensuing year
The report Of the secretary and treas
urer showed that the finances of the club
We're IN splendid condition. and that the
membership had been maintained at the
limit Of 100 throughout the year.
Capt J. r. WheIpley, who was re
elected. was authorized to purchase a
new eIght-oar shell. and to incur any ex-
pense necessary TO put the other boats
and club property in first-cIass order. IN
selecting the new eight. Capt Whelpley
viii have the valuable aid Of Fred
Plaisted, who coached the AnaIostan
crews last season, and who is spending
the winter in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
Corner of Prince and Royal Streets


Alexandria, Va. March 3.-The thirty
fifth annual report of the treasurer. man
ager, superintendent, and auxiliary So
cieties of the Alexandria Hospital for the
year ended January 81. 1907. has just been
issued. The report of the various omcials
Gals Of that institution is complete and
comprehensive and shows the institution
TO be in excellent enthusiastically
and otherwise.
The treasurer's report shows that dur
ing the past year the total receipts were
Si,SS2-f1 and the expenditures were Sc, $50. 05,
leaving balance on hand of SS92.S4.
Mrs. NJ. Adamson, superintendent. in her
report states that the past year has been
a banner one for the hospital, showing a
total of as admissions during the year-a
greater increase than during any previous
year.
In the board of managers report the
improvements at the hospital are dis
cussed.
In the annual report OF the work done
by the circles OF the Kings Daughters it
is shown that the receipts from this or
ganization amounted to S27S22, and the
disbursements were s135.5S, leaving a bal
ance OF Sl4264
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
ENGINEER KILLED IN WRECK.
Ralph e. Baxter Victim Of Head-on
Collision Near HageFstOwn.

Hagerstown, Md, March 3.-Engineer
Ralph E. Baxter was instantly killed. and
a half-dozen other trainmen narrowly es-
capped a similar fate as the result Of a
head-on collision between two freight
trains on the Cumberland Valley Railroad
this morning Both engines were badly
wrecked, and more than dozen cars
were completely demolished. The wreck
occurred in a deep cut al a point where
there is a sharp curve.
Coroner Hoffman, Of Hagerstown, took
a jury to the scene Of the wreck and will
make a thorough investigation The spe-
cial train carrying President AIcCrea and
other Pennsylvania officials, who were in
Hagerstown last night. passed the
scene of the wreck only "a few hours be-
fore. Engineer Baxter. whose home was
at Chambersburg Pa, leaves a wife and
one daughter. He was thirty-fve years
old
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
johnson Petition Ready.

A petition bearing the signatures Of over
200 OF Alexandria's most representative
citizens, as a fitting testimonial indOrs-
ing Attorney John NJ. Johnson for the
position of judge of the Circuit Court for
this district. to ill the vacancy which
will be made upon the resignation Of
Judge Charles Z. Nicol. has been COM
pleted and will, it is understood, be pre-
scented 10 Gov. Swanson Immediately
upon the retirement of Judge Nicol from
the bench.
AS previously stated in The Washing
ton Herald, Judge Nicol viii, upon his
retirement. Immediately enter into the
political arena for the purpose of Sc
curing the nomination for the late Rep
resentative John r. Rixey's place. II
is expected that Judge Nicol will stump
the entire district.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
ACTOR DIES At FIRE
Member Of an Extravaganza
Company the Victim.
FOUR OTHERS ARE INJURED
Caught in Blaze at Chester, Pa.-Vic-
tim Jumping out of Burning Build
ing Misses His Landing and Drops
to Ground-Tvyo of the Burned Are
i'm "A Serious Condition.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Chester, Pa, March 3.-One man is
dead woman is dying, and several other
persons are lying in critical condition
at the Chester Hospital as the result of
a fire that destroyed the upper portion
Of the Arcade Hotel about 4 O'Clock this
morning. causing q damage of about
$1,000 The house was filed with mem
bers of a theatrical company. playing d
weekend engagement AT The Grand opera
House, and many of the actors and
actresses were compelled to fee in their
night clothes.
The Dead.
CONLEY. JOHN, PhIaaelmia, comedian and
member OF the Vanity fair extrafaganza company.
The Injured.
Watson, Mrs Lillian, buuna, y. u. member Of
Vanity Fair company, UuIncd about body aud iace,
Viii uie
Reed, Fred. Boston: comedian: feet burned. IN
hai,d SMOKE ana nanes. condition critical
Reed Mrs Eim. ms wife; burned about arms and
face
shaw, Eruests hands burned
Conley attempted to jump and grasp a
guide wire IN front oi s;.e hotel, after
seeing another member Of the company
DO 1t and slide down an electric light pole
to the ground
Coniey. however, missed the wire, and
turning a complete somersault, fell upon
tho sidewalk. lie died in an hour with
out Tegaining consciousness.
Proprietor Hargraves was awakened
about clock and attempted to send In
an alarm, but the flames forced him
away from the telephone after his hair
had been singed George Barrett of the
theatrical company, and his Wife, tied
blankets together and swung cut to an
adjoining roof. They had two small chill
dr=n to care for and all four escaped
without injury.
Mis-. Lillian Watson, wife Of the prop
erty man of the show, clasping her eight
months-Old baby to her breast, made her
way to a window, and holding the in
FAINT out as far as sine could reach. saved
IL from the flames and smoke. She was
nearly exhausted when rescued by means
OF Il ladder.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
RrscuEs TWO FROM OCEAN.
BOatman After Long Search Finds
Victims of Wreck.

Victims OF Wreck.
Special to The Washington Herald
Norfolk Va, March S.-Upset in a Sc
we're squall in Pamlico Sound. N. c., L.
A Dudley and Victor Balance. of the
schooner Lorena, had a thrilling and
hairbreadth escape from death last
night. They were found half frozen and
almost dead by a boatman, who. hearing
their cries for help in the darkness and
storm. went to their assistance at the
peril of his own life.
He was Hiram Austin, OF Hatteras. n.
c. In a frail boat he put off through the
storm, guided only by the faint voices of
the imperiled men, which gradually grew
fainter, and finally ceased. Nevertheless
their rescuer kept on through the dark
ness until he found them.
dudley was still clinging to the bottom
of the capsized boat, where he had been
for hours. He was holding with one hand
while the other arm encircled the uncon-
scious form of Balance. who had sunk
into a stupor, and who would otherwise
have slipped into the water and drowned.
Nearer dead than alive. the two men were
gotten into their reseuer's boat ana
brought ashore.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
CAROLINA BARS CAPTAIN.
Leader of Varsity Team Declared
Ineligible by Advisory Board.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Chapel Hill, \. c., March Sired Stem,
captain Of the University Of North Caro-
lima baseball team, viii not be allowed
to play on account Of his effort TO enter
into professional baseball last season with
DanvilIe, Va. stem, after the season at
the university last year, reported 10 Dan
vile. in the Virginia League. and re-
manned two days with that team. For
some reason he did not become a fixture
and received no remuneration for his two
days services. However, the athletic ad-
visory committee al the university in
formed Coach Simmons that Stem would
not be eligible for the varsity team this
spring
The above action came rs e surprise
and has created quite stir among the
student body.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
Funeral of w. NJ. Green.

Funeral services over the remains Of
William Macarthur Green, who died Fri
day last at the Alexandria Hospital. as d
result of an operation for appendicitis,
were held at go o'clock this afternoon
at the Hotel Appich. rs King street.
Rev. P. P. Phillips. rector Of st. Paurs
Protestant Episcopal Church, oficiated,
and the services at the cemetery were
conducted with Masonic honors. The in
terment was made in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
y large number of relatives and friends
Of the deceased were In attendance. The
members o. Andrew Jackson Lodge of
Masons, of which the deceased was
member. attended in a body. Repre-
sentatives from a number of other or
ganzations of which the deceased was q
member. also attended the funeral
The following served as paubearers: J.
Y. Williams, r. +. Downham, W P
Taylor. J. William May. P T. Harring-
ton, Z. w. Briggs. H. B. Cation, and
Robert Elliott.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
MAY RUIN TENNIS COURTS.
Bachelors Club May he Compelled
TO Move


Should the board OF managers of the
Epiphany Church Home decide to erect
IA building on their new site at 1874 VI
street, the Bachelors Tennis Club would
be deprived of their courts. The Epiphany
Church Home has quarters at present at
1919 II street, and but recently secured
an option on and purchased sixty-foot
lot which is a part Of the ground used by
the Bachelors Club for courts. If the
building should be erected, it would cover
one court and deprive the club Of the use
0f another, leaving three courts, but the
obstructions and other Inconvenience in
ciden:al TO building would render the
remaining three courts practically useless.
The club is considering several sites on
which to construct new courts. one in
particular on Washington Heights, and
should the tennis players be compelled 10
vacate their present quarters. there is
little doubt that the club VIII secure bet
ter ard more cOmmodious aceOmmOda-
lions than those now being used.
The club has been assured the use Of
the grounds until such time as the home
commences operations for their new
building, and it Is just possible that they
may not have 20 vacate this summer.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
PUT HIGH PRICE ON TRAMP.
Two Women Sue Pennsylvania Rail-
road for So, 200 Damages.

Pittsburg, Pa. March 3-Because they
had to walk four miles after being pat
off 4 train before reaching their destina-
ton. Mrs. Bella Stewart and Mrs. Re
becca WurzebUrger demand an aggregate
OF $1,000 damages from the Pennsylvania
Railroad in a suit filed here to-day The
women aver that they purchased tickets
for Leatherwood. on the Buffalo and Al
legheny Valley division Of the Pennsyi-
vania Railroad. and that when four miles
from Leathcrwood. the train stopped and
the brakeman told them that they had
reached their destination.
They let the train and walked the four
miles. They believe that they should
have compensation for the walk and the
incidental sufferings.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04

So b L. Mashinrton -

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Boyds. Nd. March 3,-Henry c. Law
son. well-known farmer Of Dickersons.
and formerly of Urbana, Frederick Coun-
ty, IS dead. aged eighty-seven years. Mr.
Lawson bought a fine farm near Dick
ersons eight years ago, where he has since
resided and few years ago was stricken
with paralysis, which caused his death.
4 wife. who was a Miss Grimes. of
Montgomery County. and four children.
William, Gabriel, Raymond, and Addie
Lawson, survive
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
RETURNS WITH Mr.. FOX.
Senior Carlo Goes to Ecuador 10 Be.
come Minister of Foreign Affairs.

come Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The fact that Senior Carlo, the present
Minister of Ecuador to the United States,
and who has been recently recalled TO his
country to be the minister Of foreign
aTairs, will accompany Mr.. Williams c.
Fox, the recent appolntee as Minister Of
the United States TO that country. Is
being pleasantly discussed in diplomatic
circles as an evidence of the close re-
latons now existing between Ecuador
and the United States.
1t is recalled as especially significant
that when. some months ago, Secretary
Root announced to the governing board
OF the International Bureau of the Amer
lean Republics that the President had
selected Mr. Fox for the important
mission, Mr.. Carlo. in the presence
of the representatives of the twenty
one republics comprising the bureau.
rose and gave assurance that Mr..
Fox was not only persona Brata ~ his
country. but would be most heartily re-
ceived in Ecuador. Minister Carlo and
Minister Fox, the latter accompanied by
his wife and daughter. will sail on the
steamer Colon, from New York. on
March Is,
Il is understood that for the first time
IN many years the legation of the United
States IN Quito VIII be presided over
by the wife Of the Minister, which fact
is hailed with pleasure by soeiety in
Quito.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
MILLIONS IN RELIEF FUND.
Pennsylvania Has Paid Out Nearly
$4,000, 900 in Two Decades.

Philadelphia March S.-The monthly
report Of the employees relief fund for
the Pennsylyania Railroad Company s
lines east Of Pittsburg shows that the
payments FOR the month of January
1907, amounted to SI4,g23.39. OF this
amount 35i,gG31f was on account Of
death. and represents the payment of
death benefits to the families of mem
bcrs, and the further payment Of $50
96o.3j in bcnchts for the relief OF mem
hers disabled and inCapacitated for
work in the c0mpany's service.
Since the organization of the relief
department February IS, 1855. there
have been paid in dearh benefits So
523.S42-5e. and on account OF disable
ments. S9.4e5. 022.22. or a total of $15.-
94S.SCfTg-
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04

First race-Prince Brutus. 1Iollie Dona-
hue. and Fancy Dress.
Second raoe-Incantation, barefoot. and
Easter JOY.
Third race-E- NJ. Fry, Brownie Lad,
ard Belle of Kent
Fourth raee-sir ToddIngton. Goddess.
and Cora Price.
Fifth race-Belle strome, Woodsaw. and
Polly Prim.
Sixth race-Grenade, Quagga, and Bell
indian
Seventh race-Planute, Duke Of Monte
bello, and Schroeder's Midway.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
Claims Signals Were Unheeded.

Newport News, Va, March 3-Capt.
Anderson. Of the thres-masted schooner
Brookline, which was beached yesterday
morning, claims that his signals for help
when the storm came up were unheeded
by the harbor tugs. As a result the
schooner Is Well buried in the sand and
considerable difficulty may be experienced
in getting her into deep water again
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
Chevy Chase Hounds Schedule.

The following schedule for the re-
mainder Of the season, 1906-07, has
been announced by Clarence Moore,
master of the Chevy Chase hounds
3Iarch-saturday. p The Kennels. Ray Farm
Wednesday, {, Wheaton p o., Seventh street road !;
saturday g. Chevy Chase Club. "Wednesday. Is
Forest Glen; SATURDAY, l6, Cabin John; Wednes-
day. Do Plyers T. O., seventh street road Satr-
day. p Bethesda: Wednesday. e. toll gate, Sew
enth street road; Saturday, 90 Montrose 4. o.,
Rockville pike.
April-Wetlnesday. 3 residence Of Montgomery
Blair Seventh street rad; Saturday. 6. keusington
Wednesday, 10, Brightwoodi Saturday, -. chevy
Chasa Club
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
EMERSON INSTITUTES TEAM.
Series of Trials for Relay Four
Which VIII Run Preston school.

Emerson Institutes relay team, under
the charge of Bernie Wefers, win run
the Preston school at the coming George
town meet
At the recent trials Marmion and
Fleming made the best time, while Proutz,
yesterday, Conboy. Williams. and sew
eral others VINO failed 10 make the four
will be given another chance for the two
remaining positions to-day. Fleming has
been entered in the 500 and Marmion will
also run in the dashes.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-04
Boston Lands sandO-v Mertes.

St Louis. Mo. March 3-M Stanley
Robson, president Of the Cardinals Ma
tional League baseball club, said this
afternoon that sam Sandow Mertes, the
outfelder. secured last season from the
New York Nationals. had been released
to the Boston National League club. Mr.
Robson said that Manager McCloskey
had made the deal. and he did not know
exactly what terms had been made,