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The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
PLANS OF BOARD OF TRADE
President Rudolph Makes Public the
Committee Assignments.
Reclamation Of AnacOstin Flats and
Receive AattentIon.

Mr.. CunO NJ. Rudolph, president of the
Washington Board of Trade. made public
yesterday the complete list Of cOmmit-
tees for the ensuing year.
Mr.. Rudolph announced that he had
made a canvass Of the members Of the
board, had ascertained their personal
preferences. and assigned the members
to committees on which they had prom
ised to give their personal attention.
President Rudolph is hopeful that by
this method he has created strong COM
mittees. which will be heard from as the
season progresses.
The board OF trade will hold the Janu-
airy meeting at the call of the president,
about the middle of the month. II is un-
deTstood there are some matters to be
pressed before Congress. upon which the
new committees will be ready 10 report
by that time, and that the active work
Of the year may be taken up in earnest
at that time.
Among the important subjects which will
occupy the attention of the body this
year, will be the reclamation of the
Anacostia flats, a general investigation
into the public school question and pos
sibly the recommendation of changes
which will strengthen the system and do
away with some Of the friction which
has marked the operation of the school
It's year.
The Board OF Trade this year will have
five special committees, in addition TO the
regular standing committees. They are
upon the erection of a hall for public
conventions. on the history OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia. on Abraham Lincoln
Centennial on codification Of the District
laws, and on conventions. These special
subjects will receive attention, and prob
ably be reported upon at one or more of
the meetings OF the year
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
GOVERNORS COMING
SardamanS Successor Accepts Invi-
tatiOn to Presidents Conference.
SOnDRrtiSan stand of Roosevelt In
the Matter Brings Cordial Replies
from Democratic Executors.

Although Gov. Vardeman. Of Mississip-
pi. declined to remain in the State while
President Rooseveltw as there, his sue
cessor-elect has written the Executive
that, in his opinion, the trip made by Mr..
Roosevelt through that section of the
State did much to increase the growing
friendliness between the North and the
South.
The letter is from z. +. Novel;. the
governor-elect, IN reply 20 one of the let
teTs sent by President Roosevelt TO the
governors of all the States and Terri
tories, inviting them to meet in confer
ence concerning the conservatism of nat
ural resources, on May l3, a. and Is. So
far, all the governors except those Of
Alaska and Porto Rico have been heard
from. Gov. Walter Freer. Of Honolulu.
has written that he will be here. and
there VIII be more governors in Wash
ington than ever assembled here before.
If possible. President Roosevelt will
preside over all the meetings of the con
ference. which are TO be held in the his
toric East Room in the White House.
There are 70 be no set papers and every
governor who has something to say or
some idea 60 submit will be given a hear-
ing. Gov. Dawson. of West Virginia. has
notified the President in his letter that
he viii have something 20 say concerning
the waste of oil and gas. and Gov. Daw-
son has already started work gathehing
facts which he will submit to the con-
ference.
Gov. Blanchard i'm his letter says he
Will have his State legislature on his
hands when the meeting is called, but
that he will endeavor TO be here.
President Roosevelt's letter of invitation
said that the question is not one Of poll
tics. but Of national policy. AS a result.
the replies received from Democratic gov
ernors are as cordial as those from the
Republicans. indicating that the confer
ence will be one of harmony, and so con-
Quoted that it may produce results.
In addition 20 the governors. there will
he present a number Of representatives
from such bodies as the National Rivers
and Harbors Congress, National Live
Stock Growers Association, and organize
tions representing water and lumber
users.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
DR.. TODD LECTURES ON MARS
shows Best of $1,000 Photographs Of
Planet.

In the presence of distinguished au-
dience at the BeIasco Theater yesterday
afternoon, Or. Todd, professor OF as
tronomy at Amherst College. gave, for
the first time his lecture on Mars his
observations being tie result OF his re-
cent expedition to the Peruvian Andes.
under the direction OF Prof. Lowell. Of
the Lowell Observatory at Flagstaff, AriZ-
DR.. Todd was formerly a resident OF
Washington. and selected this city for his
first lecture on account Of its being the
residence OF so many men eminent in
science.
During his observations he made 5000
photographs OF Mars. the best of which
We're used 10 illustrate his lecture. In
addition TO this. many pictures We're
given, showing the details incident 10
transporting the great telescope to the
scene OF observations. the topography and
life Of the country. some remarkable
ruins OF ancient temples, the remnant OF
the Incas' civilization. and many others
Of the solar system
Basing his assertions on comparative
observation. Or. Todd stated that there
was undoubtedly vegetable life on Mars
and possibly animal and human hfe
Earth and Mars are alike in many re-
spects, he said. The climate OF Mars
may be compared to that experienced in
the highest attitudes Of the earth. which
always have some form of vegetable life,
and. Us every form of life gives a type
TO a higher form. it remains for the
biolog;yt 10 determine whether the higher
forms exist on Mars.
Science has demonstrated that Mars has
atmosphere. seasons. and canals; fact
ends here, and the rest is a matter Of
conjecture. said the lecturer. The wen
derful strides in discovery may enable
scientists 10 communicate with Mars, an0
reveal the truth Dr. Todd VIII conduct
another expedition 10 the same scene
next summer. and hopes 20 add much 10
the scientific knowledge OF the world.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
sneed - Cnnacitr

At a recent dinner given 20 the news
boys of a great city, one OF the gentle
men in charge of the feast noticed a
"newsy" slowing away the food at a
rate that hoded i'll for the immediate fu-
ture of his digestive apparatus.
Why do you eat so fast, sonny he
inquired.
SOS i kin get hull lot down fore
feel full" was the ehOked reply-Lip-
pincott's
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
HAS SET LAST COPY
Oldest Union Printer in the
District Dead.
DESCENDANT OF JOSEPH BALL
John Robinson, Member of Typo
graphicaI Union for Fifty Years,
Dies at observation-disclosures His
Mother, Catherine DuvfI, Was Re
lated TO George Washington.

Life had been kind TO John Robinson,
and John Robinson, the oldest union
printer in the District Of Columbia. had
used we'll what life had seen fit, in
eighty-nine years. TO give to him.
This old printer. who had been con-
nected with the union for the last fifty
years mas set his last stick of type.
Last night at II o'clock. In the home OF
his son-in-law. Gen. w. W. Dudley, 2i3l
Columbia road, the call from the Foreman
came TO him.
None Of his friends doubt that his
s'copy' will be clear and that he viii re-
Ceiye the verdict of we'll done
John Robinson was born in Prince Will
lam County. Va. February q, 1919. He
came to this city in the fall of 1856 In
1857 he became a MEMBER OF the Wash
ington Typographical Society. and had
maintained a continuous and honorable
membership in that order and its success
Eor. the Columbia Typographical Union,
from that time until the day of his death.
record. therefore, is one Of more
evenly years printer, and more
fly years IoyaI union craftsman.
Becomes an Apprentice.
.ntered his apprenticeship in the
II the Frederick (Md) Citizen in
)uring the five years, terminating
3uchanan's election as President.
the editor and proprietor of the
town Weekly Mail. lie sold this
in 1856 and moved his family 20
ck City. Nd. and then came to
o+Ou bi11ca1f and r,fYrcrtef bic II
IS family followed him 70 this city
a. pring OF 1859. and he and they have
resided here ever since.
His wife was Elizabeth Kunkle. of
Frederick City. Md. the third daughter
OF John Kunkle a famous iron-master Of
his day. They were married January %
1876. Nine children. six sons and three
daughters. with twelve grandsons and
two granddaughter, survive him.
For the past six years ne has lived
with his youngest daughter Mamie the
wife Of Cen w. w Dudley. NJ 2431 Co
lumbia road, where he died. For the
past seventeen months he has been an
invalid. suffering from the results Of 4
fall from a street car. But for this he
would probably have lived many years
longer, as he comes from 4 race noted
for longevity
seconded from Washington.
as the son Of the Rev. Henry Rob
a noted Methodist divine Of his
Northern Virginia. Through his
Catherine Duval. he was a direct
descendant OF Joseph Ball, Of West
nd County. Va. whose daughter
vas the mother of George Wash
uneral services VIII be held Thurs
rning at 10 o'clock at the late resi-
The interment viii be at Rock
~ the side OF his wife and daugh-
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
ACTRESS A BANKRUPT.
Henrietta CrOsman aud Her Hus-
band Both File Petitions.

New York, Dec. S0-Heurietta Cros-
man. the actress. who. in private life. is
Henrietta c. Campbell, and Maurice
Campbell, her husband. both OF 1902
Broadway. flied separate petitions In
bankruptcy to-day. Her liabilities are
s46,SS9, and nominal assets, $s.574, consist
ing OF debts due her.
Mr.. Campbell or the Maurice Campbell
Company, have been the managers of
Henrietta CTosman for the past seven
years. The Maurice Campbell Company
was incorporated in 1902 capital stock,
$4,000.
1t is understood that the causes of the
financial difficulties Of Miss Crosman and
her husband is due largely to the failure
of their latest venture, The Pilgrim s
Progress"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

According to the custom of the Celestial
empire. Washington Cinnamon will cele-
brate February l as New Years Day. II
will be observed in true Oriental fashion
by al the Cinnamon in the city. They
will knock of from work at the stroke
OF midnight on January 81, and will give
themselves up TO religious observances
and feasting among themselves for twen-
ty-fOur hours
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
The society Officers.

The officers OF the society are: Mayor
Des Planches. Italian Ambassador. hon
orary president; committee Of direction.
II. p Giavina, c. La Mamma, FiIippo
Giuliani; committee of arrangements, /.
Geraci, L. Del Giorno, r. Iuorio. \.
Garabedlan. o. Balducci, NJ. Robertlello:
committee on finance, G. zanier. P.
Caruso, p. Radice.
The members are: F. Montanaro. G.
Pessagno. A. Corso, p Petrone, G. Dl
Muccia, A. Cello. / la Mamma, F.
Travascie, p. Bolcioni, G. Verdi, G.
Cerrone. A. La Scola. V. Di Nunzio, A
Chicca, ID. Borgheggiani. F. Bargagni,
A. Amasso, V. Di Giorgio. I. Amato,
II. Xander, G. MarinO, A. FrancOnetti.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
ALMAS TEMPLE ELECTION.
Spirited Contest Over Selection of
Delegates 10 Imperial Council

The annual election Of officers Of Aimas
Temple, Mystic Shrine, and the four del
egates TO the imperial council meeting at
ST. Paul. took place yesterday afternoon.
The polls were opened al 2:39 O'Clock,
and closed at O'Clock. There was no op-
position 10 the nominees for the line Off
GERS, but a spirited contest was engaged
in for delegates. The result Of the cleo
tion was as follows:
Potentate, Roe Fulkerson; chief rabbon.
Louis A. Dent; assistant chief rabbOn.
Alex Grant. high priest and prophet W.
w. Germane; Oriental guide. John Ellin-
ger: treasurer. Allison NailOr, jr. re-
corder. Harrison Dingman; delegates.
Roe Fulkerson. DR.. Frank f. Gibson,
Thomas p. Morgan, and Frank A. Sc
bring.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
VaIne of Hunor.

From the Cornhm Magazine
The man who becomes a humorist is
the man who contrives to retain a GER
tain ch;ldlike Zest and freshness of
mind side by. side with a large and
tender tolerance
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
SIr. Meyer Comes Hsme.

Postmaster General Meyer returned to
Washington yesterday from his hunting
expedition in North Carolina. To prove
TO his friends that he was not hunting
delegates. or holding political conferences
in the South. Mr.. Meyer exhibited 100
quail which fell victim 20 his unerring
aim
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
Chilean Strikers ouiet

Minister Hicks, United States Minister
TO Chile. has sent a dispatch announcing
that the recent troubles in Iquique,
caused by the strike OF the nitrate work
ers. has entirely quieted down. and that
most OF the men had returned TO work.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

The condition Of John A. Kasson. who
'"~ hen seriously i'll at his home, I72s
northwest, for several weeks, was
last night as improved DR.. Var
attending physician. stated that
sson had spent a comfortable day
resting easy
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

For more than four hours last night
the large hall in Masonic Temple was
transformed from an American concert
han to room OF entertainment and ball
for the sons and daughters OF Sunny
Italy
The occasion was the first concert and
ball Of the Italian Social Circle. which
was held for the benefi, of the injured
in the recent earthquake at Calabria,
Italy
More than 500 sons OF the Ghetto. with
their families and friends. attended the
entertainment. Az elaborate programme
was arranged for the evening. every num-
Der OF which was received with enthusi-
asm by the audience.
Some of the Visitors
Aside from the members OF thS organi-
zatlon. there were present all the leading
Italians OF this city Mayor Des Planches,
Italian Ambassador, and the honorary
president Of the Washington branch Of
the Society OF the Dante OF Rome, OF
which the local circle is part. and Mrs
Des Planches. We're the guests Of honor
Signor Glulio Cesare Montagna. first
secretary Of the Italian Embassy. read
aninteresting paper on The people OF
Italy in modern intellectual progress"
Signor MOntagna gave a historical out
line OF the progress OF Italy from 1900 70
the present day. He said that in 1872 the
country was much divided, owing 10
possessions Of Austria and Spain. For
this reason. he explained, little. of any
progress had been made by his country
men in the advancement Of the inter
lectuality Of the Italian people.
Because OF this condition the Society Of
the Carbonari was formed the object OF
which was 20 unite the country and de-
velop it's intellectually.
AT the present day" he continued, no
young man is employed in Italy unless he
can read and write. and this condition
of affairs has existed since the year 1900. -
Sgnor Montagna then gave a general
review of the things accomplished in re-
cent years by Italians in science, utera-
ture, engineering, art politics.p and mu-
sic. Among the Italians he specially
lauded for their achievements were Verdi,
Puccini and Marconi.
Several short plays were acted during
the evening, the most conspicuous OF
which was The Little House in the COun-
try" The play depicted the troubles Of
a wealthy land owner In the suburbs, and
was pronounced success. A mOnologue.
entitled The Suicide" given by Signor
Rocco Iuoric, was received with enthusi-
asm.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
GIVE GOOD-BY FEAST
Peace Men Entertained at the
New Willard Hotel.
SPEAKERS HEARD
CreeI Delivers Eloquent
Address and Pays High Tribute TO
the Southern Republics-Dr. Bo-
niiIn Declares that He Believes
Universal Peace Is Assured.

In celebration OF their departure from
Washington. after brilliant and sue
cessful peace conference the delegates OF
the Central American republics were the
guests OF the Nicaragua and Honduras
delegations at farewell dinner at the
New Willard last night
The red room Of the hotel was elab-
orately decorated and presented
gorgeous background for the dis
tinguished guests
Addresses were made by men prominent
in political and civil life all lauding
the fraternal spirit that mas brought the
various Latin American countries to-
gether in an organized and united con-
fraternity.
An Eloquent Address.
Ambassador Creel delivered an eloquent
address. and paid a glowing tribute TO
the Southern republics. expressing the
hope that the confraternity would hold
together and continue TO maintain peace
among the various nations represented
by il.
Addresses were also made by DIR. Bo-
nilla. toastmaster and principal speaker
of the evening: Senor Don Epifanio Por-
tela. Minister from Argentine Republic:
Senior Felipe Pardo. Minister from Peru:
DR.. Madriz, Mr.. Bacon, Assistant Secre-
tary OF State, and Senor Pima Minister
from Spain.
DR.. Bonilla, former President Of Hon
duras, announced, preparatory 10 his ad-
dress, that Honduras. at the instigation
fun amnesty 20 all political prisoners.
This statement was heard with JOY and
brought the guests 10 their feet with
cheers.
DR.. BoRilla said. in part:
Il feel that the amalgamation OF the
North, Central. and South American re-
public for universal peace is assured.
Whatever negotiations are necessary for
a closer alliance among the Central
American nations will be assured IN the
future"
After lengthy tribute 10 Ambassador
Creel. through whose efforts the Central
American cOnfraternity has been formed.
DR.. BonIlla concluded by saying:
I'VE should not be surprised II. in addi-
tion TO this confraternity. thousands TO
the south of US Join their interests with
ours. and proclaim the name OF Ambas-
sador Creel as the perpetual president Of
this society"
4 Glorious Career
The evening was closed by all present
drinking the toast. proposed by Assistant
Secretary Bacon, that the confraternity
continue to exist and enjoy a glorious
career.
Among those present were.
J. y. Leger. Minister from Hayti; SenOr
CalvO. Minister from Costa Rico; Senor
Luis r Corea. Minister from Nicaragua:
Senor Calderon. Minister from Bolivia.
Senor Cortes Minister from COLOMBIA;
DIR. Lahnur. Minister from Uruguay
Senor Fredrico Mejla. Minister from sal
vador; SenOr Or. Herrarte. Minister from
Guatemala: DIR. Angel Ugarte Minister
from Honduras; Senor Anibal Diaz. Min
mister from Chile: SenOr Emilio Joubert
Minister from SantO Domingo; Minister
Godov. Mr.. Sylvino Gurgel do Amaral.
Mr.. Adee; SenOr Arturo Almeida. Mr.
Huntington Wilson. DDr Scott. Mr Carr.
Mr.. Fiallo. Mr. Butler. Mr. Barrett Mr.
Yanes. Mr.. Doyle. Mr.. Velov, Mr.. Her
bert Putnam.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
Geological.

From tire Chicago Tribune.
Miss Dora-Papa. Jack told me the
other day that you wouldn't believe he
had money enough TO support me unless
he showed il TO you. Has he done IT.?
Prudent Papa-Yes. dear. He proved
ii by the testimony of the rocks.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

bald II. Grimpke was the principal
az the annual meeting Of the
an Negro Academy. held last night
ward University. The speaker
the economic condition and future
negro.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
WHAT CAUSES HEADAcHe

cause Of Headache. LAXATIVE BRoMO oUI-
NINE removes cause. I. W. GTOFs On box. @e
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

PILES CURED IN TO Ii DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed 10 cure any case
Of Itching Blind. Bleeding. or ProtuIding Piles in
6 10 "A DAYS or money refunded. 1c.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
ITALY'S SONS SPEAK
Gixe Entertainment for Vie
tins of Earthquake.
NATIONS PROGRESS PRAISED

Mayor Des PIancheS, Ambassador to
the United states, the Guest OF the
Reads Instructive Paper. Showing
the COuntry's Advancement.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-12-24
Women's PRAYER Meeting.
AN!ICABLE SETTLEMENT
Expcctcd to Be the Outcome of Con-
ference OF Kentucky Tobacco Grow
erS and Buyers
CRv the Associated Press.)

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. Pit is the
opinion Of those who participated yes
terday in the conference of the tobac-
co Nv and buyers called by Gov
Craor Wilson, hat the tobacco con-
troVersy ID Kentucky will be amicably
settled. The conference was in session
until a late hou last night and adj
iou~ned with the understanding that
the American TObaCco Company
would on January ., examine samples
of the tobacco sold by the Burley To-
bacco Society at Winchester. The so
ciety holds 100000 pounds of to-
bacco. The american Tobacco Com
panY made it clear hat it could not
use all Of it, but would examine sam
pies and probably place a price on a
portion OF it.
Before the adjournment of the con-
ference a committee representing the
Green River Dark Tobacco District.
headed by f. B. McEwen, of Mclean
county. requested a conference with
the American Tobacco Company's rep
resentatives and all other buyers.
The American Tobacco Company's
representatives complied with the re-
quest but no date was set for the in
Spection of the tobacco.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-12-24
VOICE FROM STAGE
Actor in Raleigh Is for
Prohibition
Ron-rt III Harris Tells of Progressive
Cities Going For Prohibition.
of It's Value and Urges Young
Men 10 Gut out Liquor
Men tn Cut out Lao

4 scene that had in IL great dra-
matte possibilities. ~pusSaInE Win the
noblest and highest sentiments Ter
RAlelgh's hes; interest vas seen At
IN, 81 Music on saturday
night. when Mr.. Robert II Harris.
the star OF the Harris Parkinson
stock Company. declared Tor prohibit
ton as the best thing FOR the young
men of Raleigh
Jesse James was the play and
there Mas a big audience present he
fore the last act MT Harris appeared
To return thanks for the liberal Ia
tronage given his company during the
past week. and clad as Jesse James.
made "a clever speech IN which incl
dentally he referred 10 the dlspen-
sary.
Immediately there was applause.
and a man In the audience cried out
1T is going 10 stay. which remark
was applauded Mr. Harris paused
for a moment looked over the au-
dience. and then in ringing tones said
Don't be too certain about that
l am not here 70 make a temperance
speech, but tell YOU that the tenn
perauCe wave is rising and that the
cities or the southland are being
swept into the prohibition rank and
the cities OF the Northland VIII fol-
low. II means something when great
progressive. successful cities like At
lanta and Birmingham raise the white
flag OF prohibition In your own State
there is Greensboro. a progressive city
and II Is as dry as a door nail. /
have been oHt with the boys in my
time n ! rave drank as much a.
the rest. but at the eleventh hour I
have seen the folly of II and | have
quit. Prohibition Is going to come
TO YOU and and you had just as we'll
make up your min 10 1t After
three or four months YOU win md
that il is the best thing, though you
MAY End IL hard for awhile"
And then the temperance, forces
had their turn Of applause and they
did It with vigor. Mr.. Harris had
made a ten strike for prohibition and
he had reached men who had not
attended the prohibition meetings In
the churches. He was a volunteer for
prohibition, and he spoke brayely.
earnestly, clearly, his very sincerity in
his u~tterances having effect. He
did a real service by his manly ut
terances in telling or the drink evil.
and his advice to young men is 10
quit drinking. that prohibition IS the
thing. A stranger, an actor before
the footlights. his declaration for the
best interest of Raleigh should prove
an incentive 10 Raleigh men to work
for the cause for which he spoke.