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The Washington herald., 1907-10-29

More than 1,4OO delegates attended the
first session OF the fourteenth annual con-
vention Of the Sunday School Association
Of the District of Columbia, held in Cal
vary Baptist Church, Eighth and II
streets northwest, last night.
The meeting was opened with music,
conducted by Prof. Zimmerman. which
consisted Of an organ prelude, an over
ture by The church choir with orchestra
accompaniment and singing by the choir
and congregation. At the conclusion Of
the music. devotional services were con-
Quoted by Rev. George Whitehead, pastor
Of Emanuel Baptist Church, Mount Pleas
ant
". W. MILAN. president Of the associa-
tion, then delivered his annual address.
Taking UP the question Of statistics in
the white evangelical protestant churches.
he said that in those denominations there
were 126 Sunday schools, Of which nine
teen were of the Baptist Church and
that Of an aggregate attendance OF %
510. the Baptists claimed 5.3g, with the
report Of six Of the schools missing.
Henry B. T. Macfarland. president Of the
Board Of Commissioners for the District
Of Columbia, and vice president Of the
association, then addressed the delegates
Commissioner Macfarland said:
The state cannot teach the Bible in its
schools. But the teaching of the Bible
is essential TO the state as well as the
church. Therefore the State owes a great
debt to the Sunday school, and especially
70 the teachers in il.
Unpaid In money, they give a service
which money could not buy We rightly
spend about two millions Of dollars 10 pay
for teaching in our public schools. But
two millions Of dollars a year would not
compensate for the loss Of the unpaid Ia
borers Of the Sunday-schOOl teachers.
Secular education, without any Bible
teaching by any one, would not maintain
the spiritual life or guard the morality Of
the community.
As Gladstone said. the Bible is the foun-
dat.on rock Of civic as well as individual
virtue. Chief Justice Marshall. at the
height Of his great career. marched at the
mead Of Sunday-schO0l procession in
Richmond, 10 show strikugly his belief
/ In the necessity for Bible teaching"
The following committees were appoint
ed: NOminatiOns-JoHn r. Dawson. F. A
I Gongwer. James +. West. Mrs Washing
ton T0phGm, Arson 5. Taylor, c. A. Ba-
ker and W. 2. Hartley; res0lutions-Rev.
ID. G. Mcleod d. D.. p. II. Br.stOw, J.
G. Thayer. Dr. H II. Seltzer. a. NJ Coop
er Mrs. G. +. Winbigler. and A z.
Zeglcr
The session closed with prayer and
beneGicti0H by Rev. $ T. Woodrow, D. D.
Two sessions viii he held to-day. At
the first session. which will meet at 2.31
o'clock. addresses viii be delivered by Mrs
William d. Window. on Work among
the Foreign Children Of Washington" a" and
by W c. Pierce. of Chicago. H.. on
Junior Work" Mr.. Pierce will also de-
liver an address AT the evening meeting
using as his subject The Organized
Class Movement"
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
DIED.

BIRTH-On Monday, October ., 1907, at 2;i5 ? H..
WILLIAM WILMOBE BIRTH. aged ninety
nine years. nine months. and seventeen days
Notice of funeral hereafter.
BURKE-Ou Saturday. October as. Is17, at s.1
p m. DELLA BURKE lnee Hurney|, beloved
wife Of Mathew Burke
Funeral viii take place from her late residence
s. street northeast on Tuesday. October 9.
az $50 a. m. thence 70 ST. Aloysus Church,
where requiem mass viii be said for the repose
Of her soul, Friends and relatives invited TO
attend.
DESSlOND-On SATURDAY, October 26. 1907, at l
r. m, JEREMIAH the beloved son Of Julie
and the late jeremiah Desmond aged twenty
i've years.
Funeral at $50 a. m from his brothers residence
s63 II street southwest thence 10 81. Dominic
Church. where requiem mass viii be said for
the Tepose Of his soul. Relatives and friends
are invited.
FANT-On Sunday October 2. 1907, at ?. n,
MARIANA NEARS widow q Joseph y FAINT.
and mother of Jessie Dubois, Eva W, and VII.
liam +. Fznt. aged fftyive years.
Funeral Tuesday, October O. at 3 p. m. from hrI
late residence. 81 A street southeast where
services viii be held intcment private (Vir-
ginia papers please c0py.1
HARRISS-Suddculy. on SATURDAY October Il 1871
at his residence. 1912 y street northwest al
80 2. m. Z. NJ p, husband Of 5 Y Harriss
laeo Williams.
Funeral at p. m, wednesday. October 90 from
Holy Trinity Church. Intormeut al HoIyrood
Cemetery. (Rockville and Baltimore paper,
please c0pyl
HOGAN-On Sunday. October T. 1866. at Fl Pasc.
Tex, HORACE W. HOGAN, son Of John F.
and Emma Z. Hogan.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
MADIGAN-On Monday October g 1907. JAMES
J., beloved husband Of Annie T. Madigan.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
SAWTELL-On Sunday. October 2. 1907. at Il3t
a. n, SAMUEL A. SAWTELL. aged sixty.
seven years.
Funeral from chapel of Frank Geier's Sons. lie
Seventh street northwest, on Wednesday. Octo-
Der 80, at 30 p. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited 10 attend Interment at
Rock Creek Cemetery.
SMITH-On Monday morning. October B. 1907
MELINDA c. SMITH, widow Of Eldrdge J.
Smith
Funeral services from Gawlers Chapel, I75o Penn
Slvania avenue northwest, Wednesday, October
90 at p. m
TURkENTON-0n Saturday, October Is. 1907. al
$50 ?. m. EDWARD TURKENTON beloved
husband of the late Margaret c. Turkenton
Funeral from his late residence ISIS Thirty-third
street northwest, Tuesday October Q, at
O'Clock y IN Interment az Arlington
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
SIMON WOLF II YEARS OLD.
Eminent Lawyer, Banker, and Phil
anthrOPis3 Celebrates Anniversary.

Simon Wolf. lawyer. banker. insurance
man, philanthropist. and esteemed resi-
dent OF the District Of Columbia, was
seventy-one years old yesterday. No spe-
cIal effort was made 70 celebrate the
day, but many of his friends called at
his Office to extend their congratulations.
others in distant cities sent good wishes
by letter and wire. and last evening the
large family circle Of which Mr.. Wolf
is the honored head, celebrated the an
niversary with a reunion.
Mr.. Wolf was born in Bavaria. and
spent his early life in Europe lie has
been in Washington thirty-hve years, and
always one Of it's foremost citizens.
From 1859 TO ISIS. Mt. Wolf was recorder
Of deeds. and in 1881 and lSS2 he served
as United States Consul in Egypt.
1Ir Wolf for many years has been
identified with the Hebrew and other
charities Of the District and Of the world.
He is the founder of the Hebrew Orphan
Asylum at Atlanta. Ca. and for a long
time has been the guiding spirit of the
Rupert Home for the aged and INDECENT
in this city Mr.. Wolf is a member OF
the executive committee Of the BnaI
B'rith. He is also member Of the Dis
trict board OF charities.
In recent years Mr. Wolf has given
much attention 20 public questions, and
has written extensively and leCtured in
the principal American cities on subjects
OF national interest.
OIr. WOLF is a noted and esteemed mem
Der of the Masonic fraternity. and last
week his associates Of this jurisdiction
united in celebration of the ffdeth anni-
versity Of his joining the blue lodge
Mr.. Wolf bears his seyenty-one years,
not as a burden. but as a Joy. His frame
is erect. his eye bright. and his health as
vigorous as that OF many men twenty
years his Junior.
Last night Mr.. Wolf said he was in
excellent health and spirits, and expressed
the hope that The Washington Herald
might be able TO extend to him con-
gratulations for many years upon his re-
curing birthdays.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
AUTHORITY GIVEN RECEIVER.
Affairs of Capuzaya Mining Com
Pany in Court.


Receiver John f. Laskey was yester-
day authorized by Justice Gould to allow
the Capuzaya Stockholders Protective
Association to take from the books of
the company. In the hands Of the receiver,
a list of its stockholders. Since the in
dlctment last week Of Eugene Davis. vice
president and Edward c. Davis. secre-
tary-ueasurer, and the appointment of
the receiver on application of the district
attorney. the executive committee OF the
stockholders association has been MAX
ing efforts 10 formulate plan to straight
en- out the affairs of the company.
District Attorney Baker charges that
the company was looted of more than
81. 100000 by Davis and Bryan.
The executive committee will send out
tomorrow "A circular calling for certain
information. 1t is hoped in this way to
ascertain if stock to the amount of $780,
600 has been issued by Davis and Bryan.
as charged.
1t is likely the association will apply to
the court TO appoint a permanent re-
ceiver. to meet the opposition of syndi-
cate. organized in Philadelphia. 10 have
the receiver discharged and the company
affairs turned over to a receiving COM
pany. From indications, It appears the
stockholders have been divided into two
factions.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
BIG AUTOS MUST NOT STOP
Police Regulate Obstruction Of Traf-
fe by Sightseeing Cars.
Fifteen Minutes Limit of Time
They May Halt, Except at
Appointed stands.

AS the result Of a conference with the
companies controlling the sightseeing
automobiles Of the District. Major Syl-
vester, the Superintendent OF Police, the
Judge of the Police Court. and the Cor
poration Counsel. the police regulations
regarding such vehicles have been
amended.
The matter has been the subject of
considerable controversy for some time,
on account OF the fact that the stopping
of the large vehicles caused considerable
congestion Of traffic in the business
streets Of the city. The amendment
which will provide a remedy for this
trouble. will be adopted as follows;
NO person, firm, or corporation hav-
ing the possession. control use or dis
posal Of any automobile, horseless, mo-
tor. or other vehicle run or drawn by its
own power having a seating capacity
for more than ten persons and used for
the purpose Of carrying passengers for
hire or reward, shall stop the same at
any place or places whatsoever on any
of the public spaces. streets, avenues, or
alleys in the District of Columbia while
waiting for passenger or passengers,
or while unemployed in its business,
other than at public hackstand, for
greater period Of time than fifteen
minutes 1T any one stOppage.
They may be stopped in front Of or
adjacent to the offices or agencies Of the
owner, proprietor. person. firm or cor
poration having the possession. control.
use, or disposal thereof where there is
accommodation for waiting passengers,
employees. and other business appeTtain-
ing thereto. provided that the above eX-
ception shall apply to not more than two
such Offices or agencies belonging To any
one person. firm. OF corporation. which
Offices or agencies must be specifically
designated by such person, firm. or cor
pOTatiOn in written communication TO the
Commissioners Of the District Of COlum-
bia, and which offices may be changed
by giving one weeks written notice 20
the said Commissioners 10 that effect
and provided further that at said Offices
or agencies not more than one autOmo-
bile, hoTseless. motor. or other vehicle
belonging TO such person. firm. or cOrpoT-
alton shall be standing at any one time.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
MOVE SCHOOLASPUPILS WORK
LangdOn Building to Travel 200 Feet
as Lessons Go On.
Engineering Feat Devised to Pre-
vent Interruption of Studies.
Work TO Begin soon.

The latest thing IN the school moving
proposition which, characterized as ''por-
table schoolhouses, has been the sub
ject of considerable discussion Of late, is
that OF moving school building with
the pupils in II and not aware Of their
change Of position.
Il has been found necessary, in order
to complete the addition TO the school
house at Langdon. D. c., 10 remove a
two-story building at present used for
school purposes. TO a spot some two hun
dred feet distant and in order not 10 in
terrupt the school work. it has been de-
cideG TO make the change OF location
while the lessons are going on.
The shift VIII De made at the rate OF
about a foot an hour. and there is no
reason 10 suppose that the pupils Will
become aware of the moving, until u has
been completed.
Building Inspector Ashford expects
work to be begun next week
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
ASHFORD CRITICISES OYSTER.
says Education Instead of Buildings
should Interest Latter.

Snowden Ashford, building inspector Of
the District, in referring TO the recent
inspection tours Of some of the public
schools by Capt James +. Oyster, presi-
dent Of the board of education. said yes
terday that it would be most advisable.
in his opinion, for the entire control OF
the construction and erection of school
buildings be given to the building de-
partment OF the District.
Mr. Ashford further said that educa-
tion would no doubt be served much
better If the board Of education were 10
devote its entire attention TO education,
and leave the matter of buildings to
those whose training has made them au-
thorities or the subject
Capt. oyster said that notwithstanding
the criticisms of Mr.. Ashford, ne would
continue to Inspect school buildings and
keep himself informed as to their con-
dition, and that, having the welfare of
the children at heart. he would state his
views
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
SCORE CAR SERVICE
Citizens Ask Commissioners
to Supervise Companies,
DEMAND NEW TROLLEY LINE
North Capitol and lexington AssO-
citation Urges the Laying of Tracks
in Florida Avenue-AIsO Seeks I'M
PrOvement to streets and Elects
Officers for the Ensuing Year.

Supervision of the street railway system
by the Commissioners Of the District, to
include the arrangement of schedules, the
number OF ears 20 be used on the lines.
and other features in connection with
the street car service, was advocated at
the monthly meeting of the North Capitol
and lexington Citizens Association, held
in st. Martins hall last night. Vice Presi-
dent William J. Hughes presided.
William G. Henderson, chairman Of the
committee on railways. denounced the
street car service in severe language as
being utterly inefficient. He said that
when he consulted the officials of the
company about the matter they told him
they were hardly making sufficient money
to pay expenses, and for that reason they
were no able to put on additional cars.
Poor Service Pays Well.
The very lines" continued Mr.. Hen
derson, ION which they make the most
money are the ones that have the poor
est service. Wen never get what we
want unless supervision of our street car
system is placed in the nands OF our
Commissioners by Congress. We don't be-
lieve in public ownership. but what we
do want is supervision of the lines on the
part Of the District authorities"
MI Henderson offered a resolution re-
questing all other citizens associations
to cooperate with theirs to secure from
Congress law authorizing the extension
of the Capital Traction Company line
from Seventh street, in Florida avenue.
TO Eighth street The resolution was
adopted without dissenting vote.
In reporting on the condition Of the
streets sidewalks. and lights the chair
man of the committee. Herman E. Blau.
said that there were more bad pavements
in Washington than good ones Mr. Blau
reported that people going TO Brookland
were obliged 10 take the middle of the
road, there not being any sidewalks; that
the streets in summer time We're dusty,
and, in fall, sea OF mud puddles.
Demand a Public Hearing.
\ resolution was passed 20 request the
District Commissioners to grant the citi-
zens a public hearing in the matter Of
laying down sidewalk on North Capitol
street, between Y and Bryant streets.
The annual report Of the executive
committee was read by Secretary A. o.
Tingley. and the work Of the association
in the past year was therein reviewed.
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Dr. Edgar D. Thompson presi-
dent; William J. Hughes, vice president;
A. O. Tingley, secretary treasurer, and
the following executive committee. Solon
c. KemOn. Edward FCulke, DR.. J. G.
Tappau. Herman L. Bl1u, and the
officers Of the association.
The retiring president, Abram r.
Servin. was extended a vote Of thanks
for his untiring energy In behalf Of the
interests Of the taxpayers of that Sec
ton Of the city included in the territory
of the association.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
CALLS HUSBAND A BAD man
Mrs. Clara S. Gross Sues for an Alb
sOlute Divorce.
Charges Henry J. Gross with
Threatening TO Kill Her.
Alleges Cruelty.

Mrs. Clara S. Gross yesterday fled suit
for an absolute divorce from her hus-
band, Henry J. Gross. charging infdeiity
and alleging that her husband had
threatened 10 kill her
Mrs. Gross says she went on trip
down the Potomac River with her hus-
band, and they visited St Georges
Island. Mr.. Gross engaged a sail boat
manned by two colored men. Mrs. Gross
says her husband stripped himself and
went swimming, considerably 10 her
modification. shame. and disgust
She also alleges she and her husband
visited Boston in September, 1896. and
that at the Parker House, he struck
her and locked her in a room, keeping
her there alone all night.
On another occasion. she says. he came
to their apartment in the Plaza in this
city and attempted TO drive her out I'm
her night clothes, and in August last.
she alleged, he came home late with a
friend and began kicking her and beating
her. She says she was compelled 10
leave him, and did so on October Il
According to the petition, the couple
were married IN this city In November.
1890.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
BULLETIN.

The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation of Washington viii observe
the fifty-fifth anniversary of fits or
ganizatiOD on Sunday, October 81.
Rev. DIR. J. W. r. SumWaIt viii de-
liver the address. Subjects "He,
Myself, and Another" The Asso-
citation Orchestra and Mrs. Shir-
the music for the occasion. Men
and women of the city are invited
10 attend the meeting, in the Gym
nasium Hall, 1876 e street, at 3
D. IN.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
FAIR WEATHER PROMISED.
weather Bureau Predicts Cooler
Days for n Spell.

Rain has been relegated 10 the rear
for the time being. at least, and the UNI
brella and rubbers may be put in the
camphor chest for a while. Furs and
warm coats will be the proper caper for
to-day and tomorrow, the powers that
regulate atmospheric conditions for
Washington at the Weather Bureau hav-
ing promised fair and colder weather for
to-day, and fair and cool for tomorrow.
What's to follow after tomorrow the
Weather Bureau does not care to divulge
not being quite so sure about il as yet.
The high winds that have been playing
pranks with umbrellas, hats, and skirts,
yesterday have also been requested to
cease their operations, or at least to
diminish them and keep them within re-
spectacle bounds.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
CENTBNARIAN PASSES AWAY
William W. Birth, Aged Nearly 100
Years, Dies at Lenox.
said TO Have Been Oldest Native
WashinEtOniun-Scu and
Architect of Prominence.

After an illness of a few months. VIII
liam W. Birth. said to be the oldest ma
tive Washingtonian, died at MS residence,
The LenoX apartment house. yesterday
afternoon. Mr. Birth, who lacked but
one year OF being one hundred years old,
having been born in this city January II,
1S0S. was one Of Washingtons most
widely known citizens.
He was one OF the prime movers Of the
Oldest inhabitants association, and his
death will be greatly felt by the mem
bers Of that organization.
Mr.. Birth received his first schooling in
this city at the small frame school house
at Twentieth and E streets, where he was
taught by Mrs. Hendley. After that he
received tuition from Mr. Brown, a pTomi-
rent pedagOgue of that time; Thomas
Gunt0n, father of the late Dr. William
GuntOn John McPhaH, of the Western
Academy, on Seventeenth street; James
D. Cobb, a graduate Of West Point, and
others. At the age of fifteen, Mr.. Birth
left school and became sculptor.
Mr.. Birth had enjoyed the best Of
health up until a few months before the
time Of his death, and, at a celebration
OF MS ninety -niutl BtfluQdy dfulNti sal y
last January he was in the best of spir-
its, and expressed hope that he would
live to see his one hundredth year. Up to
the time Of his recent illness he was con-
stantly occupied in architectural draw
ing
Mr.. Birth lived continuously in this
city from the time of his birth, with the
exception Of a few years spent in Raleigh.
\. c., where he was engaged as supeTin-
tendent Of the stone and marble on the
State House. He was dean Of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association. having been a
member of the organization since its con-
ceptiOn.
Mr. Birth was the son of James and
Jeanette Shaw Birth, both of whom were
natives Of Devonshire, England He mar
ried Elizabeth Taylor, of Lancaster, Eng
land. who died one year after the mar
riage.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
MOVE TO WIDEN THE CANAL.
oliver Calls Upon Commission for
Report of Engineers.

Report of Engineers.
The initiative in the proposition Of con-
sidering the advisablity Of widening the
locks of the Panama Canal was taken
yesterday morning, when Acting Secre-
tary Of War Oliver called on the Canal
Commission for the report Of the engi-
neers upon the locks, which, according
to the plan worked out. are to be LOCO
feet long and 100 feet wide.
This report Acting Secretary Oliver
took over TO Secretary Metcalf for his
consideration. It is possible Secretary
Metcalf may refer the matter to a special
board of engineers and naval construc-
tors.
There is some difference Of opinion
among engineers as 10 the cost which
would be involved and also as TO the
necessity for such action.
Ii is desired to have the subject formal
~ before the commission when the House
Committee on Appropriations reaches the
isthmus next month, and begins an in
quiry.
Representative Tawney, who Is to sue
ceed himself as chairman Of the Commit
tee on Appropriations IN the incoming
Congress, was az the Navy Department.
and had a talk with Secretary Metcan
In regard 10 the proposed trip. He ex-
poets to go to New York to-day. and the
committee will sail from there for Colon
next Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
BISHOP GUEST OF HONOR.
Right Rev. Conaty, of Los Angeles,
Makes Address.

Right Rev. T. J. Conaty, Bishop of Los
Angeles, and for many years rector of
the local Catholic University, was the
guest of honor at a special meeting Of
the Knights of Columbus last night under
the auspices of the Potomac Council OF
that order. Mr.. GaUges. organist of the
council, gave recital previous to his
grace's arrival and Rev. Father Doyle
made a brief address.
Bishop COnaty dwelt at length on the
Catholic conditions in Los Angeles. the
number of Catholics as compared with
the total population, and the strength Of
the church in Southern California. He
referred TO the tendency Of men in mod
ern days to wander from the church and
permit their children to be brought up
without its influence.
The bishop extended congratulations
TO the knights of Columbus.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
Reward for Missing Boy.

Police headquarters officials are in
receipt oi circular from Detroit,
Mich. offering a reward of $500 to any
one furnishing information leading to
The apprehension of Carlton H. Green.
seventeen years old. who has been
missing from his home in that city
since October IA. The reward is offered
by his Tather
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29
THANK COMMISSIONER WEST.
Labor Union Grateful for Bill Intro
duced to Congress.

At a meeting of the Central Labor
Union, held in Typographical Temple. q
street between Fourth and Fifth streets
northwest. last night. "A resolution was
adopted thanking Commissioner West for
having INTRODUCED a bin in Congress pro-
viding for the paying of employees Of the
District of Columbia their fun salary on
Labor Day.
The committee appointed by the asso-
ciation 70 collect funds to be used in
aid Of the local striking telegraphers, re-
ported that it had received no less than
500 a night since its appointment.
sam De Nedrey, delegate from the Cen
tral Labor Union Of this city to the meet
ing Of the Civic Federation in Chicago
last week, returned home too late last
night to make his report to the meeting
The Washington herald., 1907-10-29

Ralph II Rheinhardt, twelve years
OF age, of Lincoln avenue, Congress
Heights, was painfully bitten in the
left cheek by a dog with which he was
playing, yesterday afternoon. The ami
NAL was afterward shot by a policeman
of the sub station