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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
MUST CHANGE SIGNATURE.
Secretary Garfield VIII Have 90
Use Initials.

James Rudolph Garfield. the new Score
tary of the Interior, VIII have 10 change
his official signature If he hopes to escape
paralysis or to have time TO perform any
Of the many duties of his Cabinet Office
Mr.. Garfield has made a practice Of sign
ing his name in full, but the Interior De-
partment officials predict that unless he
comes down 10 plain j. r. Garfield he
viii have TO spend most of every working
day I'm merely attaching his autograph.
The late John Addison Porter. who was
secretary to President Mckinley for a
while. signed his name i'm fun and stuck
To il even after he found that it cost him
many hours IF additional work Presi-
dent Roosevelt had 20 come down 70. TT.
Roosevelt when he was Assistant SeCre-
tary OF the Navy. but he didn't like the
change and went back 10 Theodore
after he became President. The present
Secretary Of State has been obliged 20
adopt "E. Root as "a time-saving sig
nature
Efforts made 10 secure authority for
government officials 20 sign with a rubber
stamp have proved unsuccessful. Law
officers have decided that this method IS
not legal.
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Home FOR EMBASSY
Germany Reported NegOtia-
ting for Anderson House.
SAID TO HOLD AN OPTION
Property Has Been on the MaFKet
Some Time, but Owner Is Quoted
as saying He Had RecOnsidered
Decision to SeII-Interested Parties
Decline 10 Discuss the Report.

\ rumor was current I'm real estate and
society circles yesterday that the German
Ambassador was about 10 purchase the
Larz Anderson house. at 2llS Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest. as the future
home Of the embassy. 1t was stated that
Baron Won Sternburg had received as
surauces from his home government that
he could purchase a permanent home for
the embassy. and having looked over
available sites for the purpose. he had
secured an option on the Anderson house
as the most available for his purpose.
1t is known that the property has been
for sale for some time, and that promi-
nent real estate firm has the residence
listed on its books. A member Of this firm
stated last night that he doubted the truth
Of the report though ne had heard g.
The real estate man said that Ee recently
had letter from MI Anderson in which
the owner stated that he had practically
decided not to sell the property, being
inclined 20 retain his home in Washing
ton. The broker said he was not able 10
declare positively that the German En-
bassy or some other did not have an
. DpUOH on the IiDAtIlN. Jul lildA 1T II iAA
been obtained it had been through some
other agency than his firm. The real
estate broker stated that Mr.. Anderson
had recently purchased a small piece OF
property To provide room for q stable IN
tine rear of his house. and declared that
his information WAS that Mr.. Anderson
was not now intending 20 sell.
The rumor however. that the German
government is after the property comes
from a reliable source. II is believed in
Washington that the Reichstag Will in
the near future. make an appropriation
TO purchase "a site iu Washington and
that on the strength Of this probability
the Ambassador has obtained an option
on the Anderson property.
Efforts 10 c0rTuboTate the Tum0r, both
ar the German Embassy and the Larz
Anderson home late last night. failed 20
get any reliable Information on the sub
ject.
IN the letter referred to Mr. Anderson
is said 20 have stated that he would not
now relinqwsh ownership 20 the property
/ for "a much larger sum than any that had
been considered in the sale OF the proper
/ ~ heretofore
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
UNIVERSITY MEETING MONDAY
George Washington Boomers Active
In nnisIng Funds.


The next general meeting under the
auspices OF the Citizens and Alumni COM
mttees, appointed to promote the inter
ests Of the George, Washington University
with reference TO the new site. promises
to be the most enthusiastic yet held
Cards were sent out yesterday after
noon 10 friends OF the university to in
form them that the meeting viii be held
at the Shoreham Hotel next Monday
evening at 5 O'Clock, and that addresses
will be made by Or. Charles y. Walcott.
secretary Of the Smithsonian Institution;
Rabbi Abram simon and others. DIT.
Walcott's CO. operation in this work has
been assured from the outset, and II is
expected that he viii make a strong pres
entation of reasons why the city Of
Washington should heartily support a
movement 10 increase the educational
prestige OF the National Capital.
The students of the university have or
ganized themselves for the endowment
work under the following committee.
Chairman. c. NJ Stadden 81 law, score
taTy and treasurer Edward j. Gates,
jun. coll, vice chairmen, Ernest +. Mech
lin sen. coll. /. II. Call. soph. coll; &.
7
law. C. f. Bower. 4th med; Z. u. Everett,
81 med. A. p. Clark. ID med, and Harold
l.. Amos, 1st med.
IN recognition Of the services Of the
local press IN this campaign for the edu-
cational advancement OF Washington, the
citizens committee and the committee Of
the alumni have jointly passed "a resolu-
ton expressing their hearty appreciation
Of the assistance the newspapers are
rendering by their accounts Of the meet
ings and other activities
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MEETING OF LOYAL LEGION
Civil War Experiences Recalled at
Session Of Military Order.
Address of the Evening Delivered
by Rear Admiral SeIfridge-NeW
Members Are Admitted.

Old times We're gone over again, old
stories recounted. and adventures mar
rated at the meeting Of the Military order
Of the Loyal Legion, held at Rauscher's
last evening. Many members Of the
commandery of the District Of Columbia
were present in the large hall on the
second foor, the gathering being among
the largest Of the season. The hall was
draped in large American flags, and
above the presiding officers chair was a
large patriotic emblem
The address of the evening was de-
Iiyered by Rear Admiral T. O. SeIfridge.
T.. :. y, who chose for his subject
The Cumberland" He told Of the splen-
did equipment and personnel Of this snip,
which DE characterized as one Of the best
manned and most efficient in the Union
navy at the time OF the civil war. His
address was mainly given 10 describing
the encounter between the Cumberland
and the Merrimac. the celebrated Con-
federate vessel, in which the Cumberland
was sunk In this description be re-
counted the wonderful bravery which
characterized the Union crew, saying that
uaendous odds and determination 10 sink
rather than surrender, would go through
history as one of the greatest Of this
counry's feats Of war.
At the close of his address he was given
rising vote of thanks by the assenb-
Iage.
A unanimous vote Of thanks was
rendered 20 Maj. ". T. HUxford, recorder
Of the society. for the efficient manner in
which be handled the annual banquet
held recently. The following members
were voted into the organization,
Original companions q the first class. Acting As
sstaut Surgeon Jules Frederick Billiard. late L. =
Navy and Capt Clarence Dwight PeHy. a. =. Vol
urtecrs Hereditary companions q the First class
l. b inheritance from deceased original c1mTau-
ions. John Henry Capp and Leut. Charles Rus
sell Train l.. ;. NAVY. D By inheritance from de-
CEASED s-sc1r. Capt William Nscsry CuikshaHk.
T. ;. Army. ard Robert Washington N0ntEomery
Companion q tbc second class. Jesse Newman Reeve,
NJ ID.
At the close Of the meeting proper. the
members repaired 10 the lower dining hail.
where q buffet luncheon was spread.
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WORK OF SOCIETY SHOWN.
Officers 81 IT. Vincent de Paul Or
ganization Make Their Reports.

EHuiEufGuu Wake lEeAr Reports.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Particular Council Of St Vincent de Paul
Society was held last evening at St
Patrick's recjOry Judge william X. De
Lacey presiding. Reports We're received
from the presidents of the various confer
ences throughout the city, and from rep
resentatiyes of the society from Brookland
and Anacostia. giving "a summary Of the
relief work among the deserving poor
The reports were gratifying in the attend
aHce shown at the weekly meetings, the
large number Of cases visited, and the
relief given
William f. Downey reported that the
work among the derelicts who are shell
tered al the Good Samaritan Home shows
no abatement. and that great good was
being accomplished toward making these
men scIf-respectug and self-supporting
Rev. T.. j. Stafford. ID. h., spiritual direc-
tor. spoke earnestly and eIoquenty re-
gardiuE the great work being accom-
plishcd by the members of the St Vincent
de Paul Society among the poor without
regard 10 creed or color. and stated he
was gratifed at the zeal and spirit shown
by the members iu this mission.
The representatives. OF the special works
conference having in charge the work
among the various Institutions. including
the Jail. almshouse. Washington Asylum
Hospital. and Reform School. made an
extended report OF their activities among
the inmates Of these institutions
Judge DE Lacey spoke of the necessity
for larger fund 90 carry out the relief
work among the poor TO greater extent
and 10 was decided that The members of
the conferences should make personal ap-
pcals for additional funds, the contribU-
tions 10 be sent 20 the treasurer OF the
Particular Conference. Patrick j. Brennan,
1927 Twenty-frst street northwest. who
would acknowledge all subscriptions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
LECTURES ON NEW ZEALAND.
Harry Holmes To Address Meeting at
Y. VI. {. a. Tomorrow Night.


Harry Holmes. Of wellington. New
Zealand, a prominent worker in the Young
Mems Christian Association of that coun-
try, is the guest of the Washington Y. NJ.
c.. A. and viii give a public lecture on
~.Sew Zealand" tomorrow night in the
assembly room of the central building. al
s o'clock The lecture viii be illustrated
with stereopticon slides and will be free
TO the public both ladies and gentlemen.
Mr. Holmes has just arrived from New
Zealand and brings encouraging reports
OF the progress Of Y. NJ c. A. work IN
that country under the leadership OF Ly-
man l. Pierce. formerly of Washington
and now national secretary Of Australia
and New Zealand
In the assembly room of the Young
Mems Christian Association last night
lecture on the Prevalence of ConSump-
zion" was given by DR.. L. W. GIazebrook,
and one on the prevention and treatment
of the disease by DIR. Harry Hurtt Mr..
Wallace Hatch presented the facts rela-
tive 20 the campaign which is being
wsged in an organized way locally.
The law club OF the Y. NJ c. A. held
its fortnightly meeting last evening in
the Sir George Williams room. The moot
court case of Smith vs.. The Evening
Journal Publishing Co. was argued, the
action being directed 10 recover damages
FOR alleged libel George Nj. Moore and
IT. G. Long were attorneys for Smith. and
EIwyn Greene and +. A Gergfeld for the
publishing company The club added two
more members last evening and is plan
ming 10 keep up the moot court work IN
I'll June
A complimentary dinner was rendered
Dr. Maurice Miller at the Young Mems
Christian Association last evening by
members of the life Problem Club Fol
lowing the dinner. Ernest Eaton. presi-
dent Of the club. made an address of well
come and was followed by Messrs. r. A.
Waite of New York; Miles NJ. Shand
Harry ". Arnold. j. Bowman, a. Kobe,
and DR. Miller
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
Enoseman society Meet..

A special meeting Of the Enoseman De
batting Society of the Columbian Univer-
sity was held last evening TO commemo-
rate the eighty-ffth anniversary Of the
founding of the society After addresses
by members Of the society. It was decided
TO make contribution of S25 TO the uni
versity building fund. Arrangements were
completed for the debates to be held in
April with The Needham Debating So
ciety in the university law school and
the Womans College of Baltimore.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
ARMY AND NAVY.


Lieut. Col. WILBER +. WILDER. inspector gen
eral 10 temporary duty IN Office Inspector Gen
eral at Washington.
First-clsss Private JAMES T. LYNCH ordnance
detachment FTankf01d Arsenal discharged from
the army.
Capt HENRY ". STANFORD. signal Corps. 20
army TRANSPORT service nc Seattle
Private WILLIAM T. IOTART. COMPANY o.
TWCn1-sNth Infantry. Fort sam Houston, trans
feucd 90 general service infantry. report to re
crIitiuC officer. DCs MoinCs.
S.rgt. HARRY 4. PATTERSON. Troop h. Twelfth
cavalry, from Washington. 90 proper station.
First Lieut. EDWARD r. STUART. Artiley
Corps. before board at Preside Of san fran
cisco for examination for promotion.
Rccluit FRANK q. GRAY. general service re
Cuit DEPOT. Columbus Barracks. having enlisted
under false Irctenses, discharged without honor
from the army.
Private ROBERT DUNN Company D. Twenty
eighth Infantry. Cuba. discharged from the
army.
Second-class Private JOHN Z. McsWEENEY. ord
nance detachment from WATERFOWL Arsenal.
General Hospital. Washington Barracks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
COLUMBIA LODGE MEETS.
Sons of ~. George Celebrate Anni-
Versary at Masonic Temple,

Members, friends, and invite, guests Of
Columbia Lo6ge. no. Sg7. Order Sons OF
St George, assembled in large numbers
az the Masonic Temple last night 20 cele-
brate the thirteenth anniversary of the
local lodge with "A ball and banquet. The
hail was profuseiy decorated with the
Stars and Stripes. eBtwiued with the
British Union Jack, the Scotch and the
Irish embIems
After a promenade concert, the dance
programme was introduced with a polo
naise led by Charles d. Long and Miss
GUssic Hill. fifty couples participating
The celebration was under the manage
ment Of an executive. floor. and reception
committee OF which Charles +. Parker.
Charles d Long. and N. +. Savage were
the respective chairmen. who were as
sisted i'm their work by members. II was
the custom i'm former years for the Brit
ish Ambassador to honor the occasion
with "a short visit, but on account of Am
bassador Bryce still being a comparative
stranger I'm the city. his visit was not ex-
Depted
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
MRS. JOHN T. KELLEY CHOSEN.
Elected President OF Home and For
eign Missionary Society.

Mrs John T. Kelley was elected presi-
dent OF the Womans Home and Foreign
Missionary Society Of tine Fourth Pres
byterian Church AT a meeting yesterday.
The other officers elected are. Mrs II. T.
Biles. first vice president, Mrs. q. W
BabcOCk. second vice president, Mrs. 7.
y MagOffin. third vice president, Mrs
". s. Stockbridge, fourth vice president.
Mrs. IT, !. Houston, recording secretary;
Mrs. G. II Livingston. corresponding sec
Rotary Mrs. r. n Barnes. secretary OF
literature Mrs. a. =. Kelley. treasurer;
Mrs. J. ". Holiday and Mrs. Frederick
Miller members at large
Addresses were made during the meet
ing by Mrs Milton Y Richards. presi-
dent Of the W0man's Syuodical Home
Missionary Society, Mrs Teunis 5. Ham
lin, president Of the Presbyterian Home
Missionary Society, and Mrs. Wallace
Radcliffe. president Of the Womans For
eign Missionary Society.
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fore the marriage, the ceremony took
Mace al the home Of their s0n-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. George Raymond
Weed. of Brooklyn Mr.. Harry J.. Hud-
son. the brides brother. gave her away.
A large company of friends witnessed
the ceremony, at which Rev Robert
Bruce Hull, d. D., officisted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vinson left the same
evening for an extensive honeymoon trip
10 end at their future home in California,
visiting Chicago Colorado Springs, the
Grand Canyon Of Colorado, and other in
teresting points on route.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
ARCHIE ROOSEVELT BETTER.
warning DiphtheriH Piacard Now
Displayed Outside His Room,

\ large red placard bearing the words
'diphtheria within" yesterday was tackled
on the wall outside the room IN which
Archie Roosevelt, the third son OF the
President. is lying III IN the White House
Surgeon General Rixey. the attending
physician. notified the District health Of
fee late Tuesday Of the presence Of con-
tagious disease IN the White House. The
Presidents son was taken III last Friday
The quarantine applies 10 Archie ROosc-
velt's room. The lower floor of the man
sion is Still open TO the public. Only the
boys mother. tie physician, and nurse
are permitted TO enter the sick room, and
Mrs. Roosevelt does not visit other parts
of the house, beyond an apartment inn
mediately adjoining Arches.
The boys condition was somewhat i'm
proved yesterday, and Surgeon General
Rixey announced that he was out Of dan
ger Mrs. Roosevelt has been at the bed
side of her son almost constantly since
he was taken sick.
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Dr. Joseph Dunn 90 Lecture.

Dr. Joseph Dunn haad Of the depart
ment Of Celtic Languages and Literature
at the Catholic University, VIII deliver his
first public lecture Of the year in Assembly
Han at 4:S0 this afternoon. The subject
will be "Old Irish Verse and the Official
Poets and Bards Of Ireland" DT. Dunn
will follow to-days lecture with two
others during the spring. which viii com
plete the course.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
Two Week, Rerirnl Service.

Revival services will be held under the
auspices OF the Rhode Island Avenue
Methodist Church for the next two weeks
by the Rev DR.. G. +. Smith. Of Beaver
Falls. Pa. The services will be held each
evening st 8 p. m. and will consist of
a sermon by DIR. Swift and songs. The
public is cordially invited.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
DIRECTORS ARE REELECTED.
80 Change Made in BOARD by Steam
boat Company.


At the annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company yesterday at the off,
ces Of the company. the following were
reelected directors 10 serve during the
ensuing year. John BOYD, Daniel J. Gala
han, John Callahan. Daniel Fraser Ed
ward Graves, ". 3. IIibbs, Clarence r
NcrmenL George W. Pearson, OdeH s.
Smith. Hylas T. Wheeler. Levi Woodbury..
Levi Woodbury. was reelected president,
Clarence r. Normcnt. vice president. John
Callahan. second vice president and gen
eraI manager; and OdelI :. Smith. score
tary and treasure. D. J. Callahan was ap-
pointed assistant general manager. W. II.
Callahan, general passenger agent, and
> G.. Williams. auditor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS The follow

MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS The follow
ing movements Of vessels were reported TO the
Bureau q Navigation:
Arrived March 4, Rocket at Washington. March
g. Galveston a. Chefoo; scorpion and Yankton
at Santiago de Cuba: Nero az Guantanamo
Sterling at Philadelphia: Florida az Hampton
Roads
Sailed-March 8 Galveston from Chefoo for Ching
wcngtao; scorpion and Ianktoa FROM Guanta-
namo for Santiago de Cuba; Florida from Mar
folk for Hampton Roads; Princeton from San
Diego Tor CCliEJo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07
NavaI Orderx.

NIidybirman O. BARTLETT, detached Virginia, to
Vermont.
Sld-binmaa H. T. DYER. detached Tennessee, TO
Vermont
Chaplain w. g. ISAACS. detached Hancock to
navy yard New YORK.
Warrant Machnist G.. ALLEN. detached Franklin
90 Louisiana.
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Mr.. and Mrs. James Hudson announce
the marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Eleanor Francis Hudson, to Mr.. Newell
Elliot Vinson, OF Los Angeles, Cal, on
February q
owing to the absence Of the brides
parents in Europe until very shortly be
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-07

Mi-Careme, the middle point between
Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, will
DE celebrated to-day by a member OF
social events, although in several eases
the date has been selected more by acct
dent than design. The japanese Ambas-
sador and Viscountess Aoki viii give
their second large evening reception. and
Mrs. Herbert WadswOrth her usual
Thursday evening at home by having d
domino party. with dancing.
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The German Ambassador and Baroness
Won Sternburg will entertain at break
fast complimentary TO the officers OF the
German army who are now making an
official tour Of the American cities by
direction of their Emperor.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-06-06
Base Ball Notes.

M. Laastuen, of Wishck, umpircd
the Sunday game. lie is a good one
at it, too.
Thunder Hawk. the Indian center-
fielder, received the only oulficld
chance in Thursday game.
Although koll and Flanagan did the
starring Sundaj. the rest of the team
played good. consistent ball.
The home team hadon their battiny
clothes, Thursday and planted the
ball in different localities of the field
for just twenty-one nits.
The Linton and Hazelton junior,
crossed bats at the latter place last
Saturday. The score "as 10 u Q in
favorof the Linton youngsters
Flanagan, Linton's new pitcher.
shp.ed his ability and, besides not al
10y" ing a single long drive, drew four
safe hits in tiyc times up. Ia Thurs
days game.
In spite OF being quite badly beaten.
the Indian boys played their usual
gentlemanly game and added more
friends u their already large list in
this locality.
Those who accompanied the ball
team from Fort Yates were Mr. S. T.
Sherry assistant manager), wife and
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-06-06
BALL SEASON OPENS.
The Linton Reds Meet With SUCCESS
In First Two Games on the Local
Diamond.

The past week saw the opening OF
the baseball season i'm Linton, and ii
was strenuous beginning Last Thurs
day the Linton Reds met and defeat
ed the Sioux Indian team from Fort
Yates 10y a score OF IA to ). Sunday
they met the fast aggregation Of ball
tnSsers from Pollock-ol- the-SOo and
repeated the trick to the tune of d
to |. Both games were played on
tile local diamond.
AS is shown by the big score ~ the
Thursday game, it was the first ~ the
season, and the local bpys had not had
,utlici, MT practice together However,
that game and the Intervening prac-
tice rounded them into pretty good
shape for the Sunday game. The In
dian boys arrived here about noon
Thursday. and after the Memorial
Da. exercises the game was called.
The I.dian boys were the first To bat,
aud. although one man got u first,
lllIec Idu DctH Puo WY Oel'ic hS
reached home. In Linions half the
trick aas repeated and the first inning
was over With the SC re a tie-notlling
aud nothing. Ia The first OF the Sec
ond inning three Indians we're cap
tured. Linton then proceeded to make
their first scores II the season: Elan.
\ RAJ.
run. When the side Was retired the
score va, TWO u nothing in favor Of
Lnit.n In the third the visitors
woke up aud, by errors Oh tile par. ~
the |, Gals. as well as a coupleof singles,
succeeded in sctling four runs before
they were retired. The locals seemed
no, b. relish this state Of affairs. and
80 eean 10 knock the ball right and
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-06-06
A Card Of Thanks.

On behalf OF the members " Josiah
S. Wciser Post, No 8, and I.awton
Tent, No !, lnion Veterans Asspcia-
tion, we desire to extend our thankS
10 tile Memorial Day speaker. Comradc
-. II. Streeter, for his able and patrl-
otto address: u Company q. the w X
g., and teachers aud pupils nf the pub
lic schools and the normal school for
their part In the Memorial I)ay cx-
efcises We aisp desire 10 e4plc,, o,Ii
thanks TO the Valley City band for
their excellent music: to the ladies
and gentlemen comprising the double
quartet, for the BEAUTIFUL song. And
especially are we grateful u the gen
erAl public for their gener1u, ard.
financial and otherwise. la making The
observance OF our sacred Memorial bay
50 great q success. HENRY EKAL
Commander Weiscr Post. No. q.
FRANK WHITE.
Major Commander I.awton Tent No. !.