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The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
CRAIG IN DEFENSE OF ALIENS
Minister Declares Immigrants Can
Do No Harm.
Pleads with Children of American
Revolution 10 Work for
Christianity.

Rev. Robert NJ Craig superintendent
Of schools for the Board Of Home Mis-
sions, delivered an interesting sermon at
the Church Of the Covenant yesterday
afternoon. which was attended by many
members of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution. The services were held
10 signalize the opening of the annual
convention of the Society of the Children
of the American Revolution, which begins
to-day.
Dr. Craig's sermon was rather general
and he touched upon various subjects of
unusual interest About immigration, Dr.
Craig said nothing detrimental TO the
country could be brought about by aliens
coming here, 1T Is the work and the
will Of the Creator" he said "and no
harm shall come by receiving the people
from other countries
Dr. Craig also spoke about the Porto
Ricans and their connection with the
stars and Stripes. The people of the
United States, BE said, had given the
natives of that land their political free
dom, and now it remains for the members
OF the Daughters of the American Rcyo-
luton and the members of the Society of
Children and others TO work toward Civ
ing the Porto Ricans their freedom from
q religious tyranny which had held them
Tor hundreds of years" At this instant
several people left the church.
Dr. Craig touched on the Mormon ques-
tion and remarked that the best methods
that could be devised by the Gentiles tc
hold their own against the M0rmons was
to build missions beside the tabernacies
and make an effort TO convert the people
Business sessions Of tie Society OF the
Children OF the American Revolution vii
begin in the chapel Of the Church of the
Covenant. Among other important ques
tions to be brought before the convention
viii be the election OF the national Off
GERS for the ensuing year Wednesday
and Thursday are to be devoted to sight
seeing. and on Friday a pilgrimage vii
be made to Mount Vernon. where patri
Utic exercises will be- held around IN,
tree planted by the society April u, 1896
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
COURT IGNORES PRECEDENT
Supreme Tribunal Delivers Written
Opinion in Denying Rehearing.
Long Standing Rule Broken I'm Rem
dering Final Decision on Case
Pending Fifteen Years.

The Supreme Court for the first time
last week delivered a written opinion in
denying a petition for rehearing on a case
iu which it had previously rendered de-
cision While petitions for rebearlng are
frequently flied. 40 announcement Is
made from the bench Of their denial, and
they are not even noted in the minutes
of the court. The exception made in this
case is due 10 the positive and serious
charge made that the courts decision
had been based upon misapprehension.
This assertion was probably considered
such grave reflection upon the court
that il set aside It's formal order denying
"A rehearing. ordered the counsels 20 pre-
sent briefs on the subject. and with lis
second denial presented a written opinion
setting forth its reasons for the action
and refuting the claims that had been
made
The litigation has been pending for
nearly fifteen years and has once before
been before the Supreme Court on an
other question. 1t concerns title to aH
irrigation system in Maricopa County.
Ariz It began with a suit brought by
the ella Bend Reservoir and Irrigation
Company. which vas organized by Lewis
W9lney with a capital OF $l6000.050, based
on q rival dam site entry against the
Peoria Canal Company. which had just
completed its works in 1872. The latter
company got into financial difficulties and
was placed Ia the hands OF a receiver.
While the bankruptcy proceedings Were
pendiDg. a freshet washed away $40 feet
OF the dam, the damage being so great
that. together with the adverse litigation.
tie property. which cost several hundred
thousand dollars brought but SlSs00 when
sold under foreclosure 20 j. b. GTeenhut
Wolhey attacked the validity Of the sale
the Arizona courts and the United States
Supreme Court. however. deciding againsl
him He then brought the present suit.
The Judgment 81 the Arizona courts
was affirmed by the Supreme Court last
Nav. but q petition for a Tehedriug filed
a few days before the end of that term
carried the case over 10 the present term
{ The petition was denied in October, bat
In January. apparently, owing TO certain
statements made in personal letters ad
dressed to the court by ex-Gov. Wolhey Il
( the effect that fl had not understood IA.
ease, the order of denial was withdraw
and counsel ordered TO submit briefs oI
the question of a rehearing.
! After again examining the records Of th'
/ case. together with printed argument.
submitted the court has again denied Z
rehearing. and handed down an elaborate
opinion. written by Justice Brewer, affirm
/ ing the decision Of last May. agains
Wolheys corporation.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15

over 500 people interested in charitable
work attended the quarterly meeting Of
the St. Vincent de Paul Society, held in
Carroll Hall last evening Judge William
II. DE- Lacy presided. and introduced as
the first speaker Hon. II. B. Il. Maefar-
land. District Commissioner. who deliy-
cred an address on the duty of the citizen
in work Of "A philantbrOpic character.
The presidents Of the twenty-f0ur con-
ferences made detailed reports of work
accomplished during the past quarter.
disclosing an increase in the personal
visits made 10 the families of the poor,
and sUccor given to those in and IN dis
tress. A decidedly interesting feature was
the report OF the chairman Of the special
works conference of the visitations to
the jail, almsnouse. hospitals. and other
institutions. William F. Downey. presi-
dent Of the Good Samaritan Home, re-
ported conditions as satisfactory.
Rev. DIR. Stafford Presents MIR. MuIry.
The spiritual director. Rev. d. j. stat
ford. d. D.. introduced Thomas NJ Null
ry. president Of the Superior Council.
New York. and head Of the society In the
United States. who congratulated the
Washington conferences and impressed
upon them that the value OF charitable
work in a great measure. depends upon
"a lofty motive, and that aid given in a
spirit of pagan philanthropy failed u
bring 10 the recipient the strength 10
bear the trials of adversely or To- afford
him the spiritual consolation that ac-
companies true Christian charity An
interesting address on the work of VIM
centians, an Kingston, Jamaica, during
the trying time which followed the recent
earthquake was made 10y Rev Patrick
Mulry. s. J.. who has been for thirteen
years a missionary 10 that island He
said that the conference met daily under
a large tree. their hall having been de-
stroyod. and assistance was given 10 ALL
irrespective of creed or race.
Addresses were also made by J.. j. But
ler tenement house commissioner 0f
New York City. and James r. D0ugberty
a prominent charity worker i'm New York
City for over forty years, also by p. j.
Brennan, the treasurer Of the Particular
Council Representative business and
professional men were present IN large
numbers
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
ELIOT WHITE HOUSE GUEST
President of Harvard Invited to
Dine with Roosevelt.
College Athletics Not Discussed Dur
ing Visit. says EdHcatOr-Just
a Harvard Dinner.

President Charles W Eliot. Of Har-
ward. was a dinner guest last night at
the White House. He arrived la town
yesterday afternoon. accompanied by As
sistant Dean Edgar II. Wells They
came by special invitation Of President
Roosevelt
When Mr Roosevelt was at Cambridge
in February. DR.. Eliot was away in Mon
treal 20 deliver an address and this ao-
sence led 10 some comment II was
thought that the different views Of the
two men on Harvard athletics was the
cause. President Roosevelt wished 10
disabuse the public mind Of any impress
sion that there was lack OF cordial re-
Iatlons between them, and the invitation
is said 70 have grown out OF that, AT
least in part.
When President Eliot returned TO his
hotel az II o'clock last night he courte-
ousIy declined 20 discuss his visit TO the
White House.
Ut vas q dinner Of Harvard men. said
he "AH but three OF four OF those pres
ent were Harvard graduates
Were Harvard athletics discussed
NO" be replied.
"Or other matters Of particular interest
10 Harvard"
No
Both President Eliot and Air. Wells
would say nothing that would Indicate the
dinner was anything more than social
affair They viii leave on an early train
this morning for Boston. During the af-
ternoon President Eliot called on few
friends here, bat his presence in Wash
ington was not generally known.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
CRAB MEAT SEASON OPEN.
Regular Spring Shipments of CFus
taceaBs Reach Here.

The crab meat season opened yesterday
10 fun force. Lovers Of tlas luscious
crustacean have been looking forward TO
the event with much anticipation, and as
soon as the first shipment was received
there was a grand rush among the con
noisseurs Of this particular variety Of sea
food. The crabs this year are big and
fat healthy but as ugly looking as usual.
and, in fact just about the same as they
have appeared every spring for the last
hundred wears But the crab habit has
grown on the Washington people TO such
an extent that now the season is con
templated as regularly as Easter Sunday.
or is compared favorably with the anxiety
Of the children for Christmas.
Restaurants along the water front and
uptown stores that make "a business of
handling oysters during tie winter months
nave prepared tOr the crab season and
made ready for Jhe summer. Weeks be-
fore the crabs have been brought from
their haunts in the water, these dealers
are sought by crab fancIers. who want 10
know just when the first load viii ar
rive. The word goes around from ore
fancier TO another. the opening night
takes place, and its all set for the
crab feast every night for the entire sum
mer. All that is needed is the crab, a
knife and the appetite.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
PHILIPPINE STORY DENIED.
Transfer of Islands TO Germany Not
Suggested by America.

Inquiry yesterday in administration
quarters brought only emphatic denials Of
the story that the transfer Of the Phil
ippiHes to Germany had been suggested
To that government. soon after Dewey
Manila Bay victory by q representative
Of the American government at Berlin,
and that the suggestion had subsequent
ly been repudiated by the United states
I never heard of it. and I wouii have
if the thing had ever occurred SAID one
of the highest officials of the administra-
ton. IF any such suggestion had been
made the story would have been told be
fore now"
Andrew d. White. who was the Amer
lean Ambassador at Berlin during the
period of the war with Spain. and who
appears to have been the person iudi-
Gated as having made the reported sug-
gestion TO Germany, has denied having
done so. and denies having any knOWl-
edge OF the incident.
With reference to the statements con-
corning Emperor Williams work bring
ing about peace between Japan and Rus
STA, It can only be said that officials in
Washington are not willing TO give de-
tailed Information on that subject. Il is
known, however, that the Emperor did
much to make possible the peace of
Portsmouth, and his services have been
publicly acknowledge by President
Roosevelt
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
CANNON PRAISES STEVENS.
Speaker Declares Canal Oaeers
Treated Party Well.

Speaker Cannon yesterday was asked
about the report that he and other MEM
bers of the Mckinley party had been
snubbed by Chairman Stevens when they
visited the Panama Canal.
If We were snubbed by Mr.. Stevens or
anybody else failed TO recognize II, said
Mr. Cannon Il dent mind such stories
when they concern myself alone, but this
implies an accusation against Mr.. Stevens
and others which is entirely unwarranted.
II is true that We were quarantined at
Colon for twenty-four hours, and when
We learned that this was "a discrimination
against our ship that had not been made
against other ships, We were annoyed.
But so was Mr.. Stevens annoyed when
he learned that the quarantine had not
been enforced against other excursion
lists. and he promptly overruled the quar-
autine officer who sought TO make a new
precedent
That was absolutely the only unpleas-
ant experience we had on the isthmus.
Chairman Stevens. Chief Engineer Goe-
thaIs. Col. Gorgas, and all the other Off
clals in charge OF the various depart
Z
constant in their efforts TO show Us all
there was TO be seen. We had a special
train over the tracks in the CulebTa Cut.
and all the executive officials were with
us BY their management and by their
efforts TO have us see and learn We were
able to do In twelve hours what il would
have taken several days TO do under or
dinary circumstances.
4 have only commendation for the
men there engaged. 7 have no criticisms
to pass upon any of them. not even the
young doctor who quarantined us in his
excessive zeal in good cause I have
only gratitude to Mr. Stevens. Col.
Goethals. and the others, who did every
thing possible to enable us 10 see the
work
Speaker Cannon left last night for his
home at Daavllle, H.. where he viii de-
vote his time during the spring and sum-
mer TO looking after his business inter-
/ ests.
Mr.. Stevens again declined yesterday to
make any comment on the reported dis
satisfaction in the Congressional party.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
A. o. H. Anniversary Celebrated.

At the tenth anniversary celebration of
Division No. of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians. which was held at their hail.
on Louisiana avenue. yesterday after
noon. smoker. speeches. and an
interesting musical programme was
given. Joseph d. Sullivan, president
OF the division, acted as master
OF ceremonies, and called on the follow
ing speakers: j. D. O'COnn0r Patrick
Kennedy. John F. Leddy, of New York
City; John Gallagher, Mr. POpp, Mr..
Sheehan, Mr.. Collier. and Mr.. Rowan.
Messrs. Dunn Mcmahon, Desmond and
Malloy contributed the music.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
GARFIELD PUTS LID ON.
Orders officials TO Refrain from
Talking to Newspaper Men.

Orders officials TO Refrain from
Talking TO Newspaper Men.
Secretary Garfield has put the lid on I'm
the Interior Department. He has adjust
ed the gum shoes which he wore as Com
missioner of Corporations. and announces.
in effect. that he has no sympathy with
the administration publicity plan. Tie
following Is a copy of an order Secretary
Garfield recently forwarded 10 the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs. and il is un-
deTstood Ike instructions have been sent
TO other bureau officials.
"All government business shall be
treated as confidential and heads Of di-
visions shall not be permitted 10 discuss
official business with lawyers or news
paper reporters
Shortly after Secretary Garfield Sue
/ ceeded Ethan Allen Hitchcock. reporters
who appeared At the Interior Department
/ building were informed that in the future
they would not be admitted unless they
/ had passes vised by the chief clerk.
/ Secretary Garfield later explained that he
was not responsible for the innovation.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
DENIED BY AMBASSADOR.

BarOn Mayor des PIanches Made No
Comment on Carnegie Speech.
Baron Mayor des Planehes, the Italian
Ambassador, denies that he made any
comment on the speech Of Mr.. Carnegie
at Pirsburg. or that he expressed him
self in any way about German armaments
and the peace conference.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
DIED.

BALLTNGER-Ou Sunday April t. 1907. Miss
CAROLINE BALLINGER. aged sixty-one years.
Funeral services iH the Chapel Of Epiphany
Church Hone. 1913 d street northwest, on Mon
day. April I5. al .. 70. Intsrment al Rocz
Greek CemeteTy.
BIGLET-On SUNDAY AuTil i. 1907. IDA C.. Be
loved wife Of Harry e. Bigiev.
Notice u funeral ia evening papers
BAILEY-suddcuIy. on Ap5u I3 1907. alr. HAIR
RIET f. BAILEY, the loving mother cf Charu-
lette 3. Brennau. Ida J0ues Martha KobTecht,
John + BAILEY. and JHdson W. Bailey.
Funeral Monday. April l5, AZ g. IA. from her
daughters tMrs. IDA Jones' residence, It's a.
street northeast Relatives aud friends invited.
InteTment private.
BOND-On Saturday April l3 1907. at 80 a. n,
JENNA reliet q the late A. NJ. Bond.
Funeral from the Centenary 81 Z. Church, Mon
dsy, April Is. al 3. 10.
FRICKEY-On Friday April T. 1907. after a laus
and painful Illness, LAURA a. FRICkEN. b.
loyed wife 0f Irving FTickey-
Funeral Monday. April l5 az go a. m. f-Tu
John r. Wright Company chapel 1851 Irrfh
street northwest. lntemeut in Baltimore. 3D.
HEALY-0n SATURDAY AIrii l3. 1907. at $50 a H.,
MARY beloved wife of Patnck Hesly. Of 81
street northwest.
Funsral FROM st. Aloysius' Church Monday. AErl
Is. al a N. Please omit flowers.
MEINERs-Ou Saturday morning. Arrl ls 1907.
at SO O'Clock. JOHN the beloved husband K
months and six days
Funeral from his late residence 56I NJ street n1rih-
west. Monday. April Is. 80 p m-- and rom
C0nc5rdia Lutheran Church. TWcHtisH ara q
streets northwest, at 3 % ,. m llteunelt KICK
Greek Cemetery
MURTAUGH-On Saturday. April l5 AZ sd p. n.
MICHAEL. the infant son Cf james b and
Margaret ST. Muraugh, aged four months and
one DAY.
PERKINs-Suddcnly, at Cspe AlsF. a. j.. on Apni
B. 1877. MARY v PERKINS. ma-lgr OF MrS.
/. C. Bnookz. of this city. and 3irs. John r.
Doyle, OF Cape MAY, y j.
Funeral from residence of daughter AA INST
street northwest, Notice of iuHsTai hereafter
THO1fAS-FRANK II. THOMAS. ased htty-one,
died at his home, ia this eit- eaT5 saturday
rning
Funeral froH ST. Stephens Church. Fourteenth
street and Kenesaw avenue Monday, April D. az
p. m,
The mcmbers Of Columbia ChzIter Nc. ], ROYAL
Arch Mas9ns viii assemble az Masonic Temple.
Ninth and streets northwest az p n-, Mun-
day, AFail Is for the puIcsa II attending the
f1Iasral Of Compauion PRANK H. THOMAS.
BY order Cd the High Priest
E. ST CLAIR THOMPSON. Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
GOOD WORD FOR SKUNKS.

Their Fondness for GrasShoppeTs
Commendable.
A good word for the skunk is said by
the United States Department Of Agricul-
ture. ia an official bulletin on the Grass
hopper Problem" Prepared by +. NJ
Webster
The highest praise is accorded this nucl
stunned animal "Skunks are fond OF
grasshoppers' says the bulletin, and are
esteemed by the Bureau Of Biological Sur
Yey as the most useful Of mammals. They
therefore deserve protection rather than
destruction by the farmer"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
TWO HURT BY TRAINS.
Pennsylvania Messenger and Round
house EmpIOye Injured.

While on an errand in Tie train shed
at the Pennsylvania Railroad station last
night. Carl Wrenn. aged eighteen, "A mes
senger employed 10y the company, was
struck and injured by a train while
switching The boy was taken to the
Emergency Hospital, where he was given
treatment for his injuries, which were
slight.
While at work in the Pennsylvania
roundhouse yesterday morning, Daniel
Couglin aged forty-two, of 342 q street
southwest. had his left foot crushed by a
falling weight The patrol Of the Fifth
precinct was summoned. and the man
was hurried To the Providence Hospital,
where his injuries We're treated.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
INSTITUTE TO GIVE PLAY.
Newly Formed CIub VIII Produce
Lewis Drama, The Bells"


Lewis Drama, THE Bells"
The ST stephens Institute Dramatic
Club viii make It's first public appear
ance tomorrow evening at National
Rifles Arm0ry. when il viii present
the drama entitled THE Bells for the
benefit of Division No. :, Ancient Order
of Hibernians. The members Of the dra-
matte club have been busily engaged re-
hearsing for the past two months, and
judging from the interest and enthusiasm
that has been displayed by the members
of the dramatic club they viii make a
very favorable impression.
The cast includes the following: j. T.
Robinson. Patrick Griffin. Joseph +.
Sheahan, Martin Donahue. Charles Nor
gan. George NJ Hunt, William McEIwee.
Thomas Britt, Charles Heinrich. James
Darcy. William AIberger, Miss Mamie
Clearyi Miss Mary Delaney and Miss
Irene MnitOr
The committee in charge Of the enter
tainment consists of Joseph r. Frank.
chairman; Patrick Griffin, secretary; Dam
iel NJ Stanton. n. +. Buckley, John Z.
BOyland and Joseph NJ Ward.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
CHINATOWN ON ROLLERS.
Skating Craze Strikes CeIestiaIs and
COsmopOIftHnism Results.

Chinatown. Little yellow Chinese chill
dren boys and girls Of ages ranging from
five to fifteen. may be seen any day or
during the evening in the neighb0rhood
of Four~and-a-half street and PennsyI-
vania avenue, zigzagging along the pave
ment on their little eight-Wheeled vehi-
cles
Mixed in the crowd of youngsters here
and there is an American boy or girl.
COlored children also take part in the
game once in a while. as do several Japa-
nese tots that live I'm the neighborhOod.
And I'm addition, the Italian. the Hebrew.
and the Polish youngsters join the group
at times. which assumes the most cOsmo-
politan proportions Of any neighborhood
in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
LUNCH ROOM ROBBED OF $500.
Two establishments On Fourteenth
Street Entered by Burglar.

William Donnelly who conducts a
Iunchroom at s22 Fourteenth street north
west, reported to the police yesterday
morning that thief entered his estab-
lishment Saturday night and stole about
$500 from the cash register.
This report had hardly been received
when L. II. Landwehr, of s14 Fourteenth
street. only few doors away, stated that
his place was entered in the same way
during the night and that Sc was taken
from his cash drawer.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
DON'T WAIT TOO LONG.

AZ the first sign OF Backache or
pain In the region Of the Kidneys,
or weakness and Urinary trouble
the following simple prescription
should be used:
Fluid Extract Dandelion. one
half ounce; Compound Kargon,
one ounce: Compound Syrup sar-
saparilla. three ounces. Take
teaspoouful after each meal and at
bedtime.
ANY good prescription pharmacy
will supply these three ingredients
at small cost, which can easily be
mixed by shaking well In bottle.
This is said TO force the Kidneys
10 filter the sour acids and poisOns
from the blood. overcoming The
worst cases Of rheumatism.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
CoIored Y. NJ. c. A. to Raise 5000

George F, Tibbetts gave an illustrated
lecture last night at the True Reformers'
Hall before the Colored Y. NJ. c. A, on
the Battle of the Strong" Views of
almost every Y. NJ. c. A. building in the
country were thrown on the screen. to-
gether with portraits of many dlstin-
guished American citizens II was an
nounCed last night that after a weeks $
canvass for the new Y NJ. c. a. building.
more than S1,lo0 has been subscribed. II
the organization can raise S25,000 70 carry
on the work, they are promised a like
sum from John d. Rockefeller for the
purpose of raising a suitable building for
the Washington Colored Y. NJ c. A
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
RUSH SEASON AT RALEIGH.
Clerks Astonish Guests by Turning
on Eiectric Fan.


Clerks at the Raleigh Hotel are rush
ing the season. Last night an electric
fan behind the desk was going at full
speed. While guests strolled about the
lobby with winter suits and overcoats
on, the clerks looked pleasant and
seemed TO enjoy the experience.
Must be hot back there?" some one
asked a clerk
Not so hot" he replied. but YOU
know, we always have to have it rather
breezy around here" And it was.
Then some one else butted in and
wanted TO know why the fan was being
allowed to revOlve so rapidly
Right up TO date, you know; right
up 10 date, said the clerk You
know everything is revolution around
town. Yes. we have several hundred
of the Daughters here"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-15
PRESIDENT GOES RIDING.
out on Horseback with Theodore
Jr.. in Afternoon,

President Roosevelt attended the morn
ing service at Grace Reformed Church.
his regular place OF worship, yesterday.
Ia the afternoon he went out for horse
back ride with his son. Theodore, jr.. who
has not yet returned TO his studies at
Harvard.
The weather was extremely cold Tor
the season and high wind was blowing
all day.