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The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
PAUL {. BECKWIIH IS DEAD
Assistant Curator in National Mu,
scum Passes Away.
Funeral Services VIII BE Held To-
Authority on History.

Funeral services viii be held at 3 o'clock
this afternoon I'm hts late residence, Ifij
r street northwest, over the body Of Paul
Edward Beckwith. assistant curator in
the department Of history. National MI
scum, who died Thursday night. The
immediate cause Of death was congestion
Of the brain. Mr.. Beckwith having been
i.i over month.
Rev. James r. Mackin. o. St Paurs
Catholic Church. VIII conduct the serv-
ices. Interment VIII be in St Louis,
No, Nj Beckwith's former home.
Nj Beclzwith was ffty-nine years OF
age. and came 20 Washington tweuty-one
years ago to accept position in the
National Museum. As assistant curator
In the division Of history ne was regarded
as an authority on historical questions, as
well as those relating 10 the collection Of
coins
Tribute 10 his work was paid last night
by Richard Rathbun, assistant secre-
tary Ia charge Of the National Museum
Mr.. BeckwiJh. ne said. throughout his
long term Of service had proven an ex-
cellent and conscientious official, and his
death was regarded as a severe loss 20
the museum.
Mr.. Beckwth was a member Of the
Sons Of the American Revolution and the
Minutemeu.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
PALESTINE BEGGAR TRICKED
Uses Fraud to Obtain Money, Gets
Confederate Bill.
Jerusalemites Have scheme TO Be
come Rich Selling Flowers to
People i'm America.

Times are hard IN the Holy CITY"
according TO a circular which has been
spread broadcast over this country, and a
copy Of which has just come into the
hands OF the State Department from the
American consul at Jerusalem.
L appears that a thrifty citizen Of the
Holy Land, knowing the weu-daserved
reputation OF the American Hebrews for
charity has been conducting for some
time a prosperous business in this coun-
try by sending 20 every rich Hebrew
who's name he could learn a little book
Of pressed flowers With the book came
a pathetic letter in which the writer sets
forth that he is a needy flower worker
who is living in fear OF the Lord, but not
earning enough TO support his wife and
his many little ones.
He sends the book Of flowers, which he
writes, "he has collected himself. and
which are naturally reconective Of the
mountains and the valleys OF Holy Zion d"
He adds that the Almighty watches with
loving eye the deeds of the charitable,
and that anything that may be sent 10
him in return for the book win be well
come and will earn a great reward with
the Master Then he adds an apology for
venturing TO send the book. but pleads
his great necessity as his only excuse
for times are hard in the Holy CITY,"
he writes.
The trade has evidently been successful.
The investigations Of the State Depart
ment disclose that at first these letters
were written by hand. then. as business
prospered. they were evidently written on
a typewriter and manifolded Of recent
months the increase in business has war
ranted the thrifty man of Jerusalem TO
have his letters printed The report Of
the consul states that the man is a fraud
TO some extent, because the flowers, while
undoubtedly grown in Palestine. are not
collected from places rendered holy by
association with the Bible, and that in
many cases leaves of the same kind are
used with flowers Of the most widely
different kind. Nor is the plea Of poverty
an honest one, for half a dozen men in
Jerusalem are working the same game.
The consul reports, moreover. that
somewhere in the United States there is
q man who is as big q fraud as any Of
the flower workers in Palestine. He
reports that one day one Of these flower
workers came to the consulate and begged
him 10 exchange for current coin a bank
note which he had just received from
America. and the like Of which he said he
had never seen. The consul was willing
to oblige and asked for the note Then
he declined II was an old Confederate
twenty-dollar note.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
GINGER FOR NAVAL SERVICE.
Secretary Wetcalf Looks Toward
Getting Rid of Dead wood.

a dose Of ginger was injected into the
naval service yesterday by Secretary Met
calf through the issuing Of an important
general order. It calls upon every officer
Of the navy 10 put on his thinking cap
and submit ideas for the improvement OF
that branch Of the country's defense
This order. as generally Interpreted by
naval officers stationed in Washington,
means that the Secretary is determined
that all shall lay aside their hammers,
quit knocking and pull tremendously
together 1t means that Secretary Met
calf Is gradually working toward a sys-
TEN FOR wedding out the dead wood.
A special board will shortly DE created
20 consider the suggestions. One OF the
members Of the board will be Capt. Pills
bury
The biggest problem Of the navy just
now is how 70 obtain enough sailors 70
man the ships Il is hoped that the Off
GERS VIII make some valuable suggestions
along this line
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
MAY PENSION TEACHERS.
Matter Discussed ut Meeting In
Franklin school

Various schemes for granting a pension
TO teachers grown old in the service
were considered by a committee of the
board OF education composed OF Nj
Cox. Prof Eyermann. and Mrs. Hill yes
terday.
The committee met I'm the Franklin
Building. and gave a hearing to AS
sistaHt Superintendent Stuart. Miss Flora
Hendley. and Miss Anne Beers. represent
ing the Teachers Annuity and Aid As
sOCiatiOn. 1t was stated that the move
ment was in no way IN opposition to the
association, but would aid and advance
Us work
Several plans were discussed, including
pension outright. and an assessment
scheme. Mr.. Cox read a batch OF State
and city laws on the subject, and the
meeting was postponed pending the Sc
curing of further data from laws which
become effective the coming school year
". ". Conner, who recently resigned
as secretary Of the board Of education,
will sever his connection with the schools
to-day. after several years service. Mr.
Farmer. the new secretary. was at the
Franklin Building yesterday. and he VIII
officially assume the duties Of his office
on Monday.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
BLAMES HEPBURN LAW.
Kansas Complains About Difficulty
in Transporting Farm Hands.

Topeka, June 2S.-T p. Gerow. d.
rector OF the free employment bureau,
Of Kansas. has sent letter 10 T. Z.
Clark. a member Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission protesting against
the manner IN which he asserts the
Hepburn law interfered with the send
ing Of harvest hands into Kansas.
Heretofore we have been able TO
send five men in a party at low rate, %
wrote Mr. Gerow Now we must have
a party % fifteen. Further than that,
pay agents are sending them from sta
lions TO places where they are not
wanted. Farmers are telegraphing me
about the trouble in getting men. We
cannot afford 10 have our wheat crop
destroyed I'm this manner. 1 wish TO
make my protest now
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
POETIC PLEA FOR Mr.. PEST
Modest Genius Defends Book Agents
to Daniel Garges.
Calls District officials Attention to
Many Things In Verse that Are
Not Mates.


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promise Of not only earthly. bur a Leav-
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The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
COLLINS Wins AGAIN
Plays Bali Despite Efforts Of
His Enemies.
ARRESTED; FREED At ONCE
Glen Echo Marshal Taken Into Gus
tody by Washington Policeman for
BOardman Orders HIS Release.
Terms the Arrest an Injustice.

Because he was arrested In Washington
Yesterday for carrying concealed weapons,
Marshal Charles Collins and his friends
believe he was a victim Of his enemies.
but some ones attempt TO make him the
butt Of a joke OF questionable humor re-
suited in a triumph of the Glen Echo
official
He was arrested as he was about to
embark on the steamer Harry Randall
for River View. whittier ne was taking
his Glen Echo ball team, which was one
Of the drawing cards for the excursion Of
the Washington Street Railway Employees
Relief Association. Policeman s. D. Lewis
was the man who took the marshal into
custody and into the Harbor precinct sta
ton house. As soon as the marshal had
made known his identity the lieutenant in
charge, J. K. Sutton. teleph0ned lnspec-
tor Boardman. and that official immedi-
ately insisted that Collins have his gun
returned and be turned loose.
THAT man is an officer Of the law and
he has been imposed upon Inspector
Boardman is quoted as saying land his
arrest is an Injustice Turn him loose
Collins Turned Loose.
Forthwith. Collins was turned loose in
time 90 take the steamer with his ball
team. Both the official and his team
were given an ovation by the excursion
lists when they returned in triumph from
the police station, and then the marshal
made known his intention OF discovering
the identity Of the man who preferred
the charge against him.
AS practically all the excurslonists were
street railway employees. il is presumed fl
may have been some one connected with
one Of the companies. The officials OF the
Washington street Railway Company
have assured the marshal that IL they
find ii was one Of their employees. they
win see 10 It that the point OF the alleged
Joke is not lost
Wednesday night Collins arrested an
employee Of the company, John II Poole
for dlsorderly conduct
Complaint SubStnntiatcd.
The complaint was substauuated by
Thomas II. Dawson. who stated the stree:
railway employee had struck his JDaw-
sons wife. and Marshal Collins states
that since that time Supt Bauenger of
the Eleventh Street Line. for whom Poole
works. has not been particularly friendly
TO the marshal
Other employees, too, have been known
10 state they had il 20 FOR Collins" and
for that reason the marshal believes his
turn VIII come
Incidentally, he has the satisfaction OF
knowing that his ball team, which H.
was importuned by the street railway
people to take on the excursion. won
its game by a score Of 6 70 4. and by
playing successfully at second base. the
marshal demonstrated that he is n versa.
tile citizen, who can arrest fly balls as
well as diplomats. he also Increased
his popularity much with the fans whose
enthusiasm at the game was such o.,
police were necessary TO keep the field
cleared.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
THREE ASK FOR DIVORCES
Two Wives and a Husband Find
Marital Glamour Gone.
Cruelty, NonsuppOrt, and InfidelIty
Form CompIuintS-Onc spouse
Faces second suit.

Lulu p hemingway Yesterday peu-
toned the District Supreme Court 20
grant hep legal separation from Charles
p. Hemingway, clerk in the Pension
Office. and TO compel him 10 contribute
90 her support.
Mrs Hemingway asks that her husband
De enioiued from using any part OF de-
post Of 500 which she alleges he has in
a local bank in the name Of his sister
The plaintiff fled a similar suit last
August. which she dismissed one month
later. She explains this 10 the court by
alleging that after the suit was instituted
she went on a visit 10 Bristol. Tenn,
where her husband followed On his
promise TO reform and to pay her $1,000
Mrs. Hemingway alleges. their differences
We're settled.
She now alleges he did not pay her the
money and did not keep his promise to
reform. but, on the contrary. began. she
alleges. a systematic course Of ill-treat-
ment.
They were married October 3 1904. and
have 70 children. Attorneys Z ". r.
Ewing and C. W Blankenship represent
the petitioner.
Frederic B. Keefer, through Attorneys
Barnard and Johnson, yesterday insti-
tuted proceedings for an absolute divorce
from his wife. Katherine F. Keefer. The
complainant alleges infdelity and names
correspondent The couple were mar
RED July Is, 1893. in this city, and there
are no children
Alleging cruelty. desertion. non-support
and a few other marital shortcomings
against her husband, Thomas D. Garfield
Edna Garfield, through her attorneys
Joseph G. Hedrick and E. F. Colladay
yesterday began suit for divorce They
were married in this city july Z. 1905, and
there is one child
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
WINTHROP WILL SPEAK.
University Club TO Hear ex-POrtO
Rican Governor.

The last Of the series Of short talk meet
ings Of the spring season, arranged for
club nights at the University Club. which
was postponed from June l. FOR the rea-
son that the erection Of a new clubhouse
was discussed at that time, will be held
this evening.
Ex-Gov. Beekman Winthrop. Of Porto
Rico will talk on the subject. America
III Porto Rico He will also be asked
to give a description Of the Yale Harvard
boat race He is an old Harvard man.
and was on the course Thursday
This series of short talks was inaugu-
rated on April s, and has proven a sue
cess. The meetings have all drawn a
large attendance, and have been Of IN
usual interest.
It is also probable that the clubhouse
project will be taken ~ again.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
FLOOD HEROINE GOES TO ROME.
Mother Mary Joseph, of Galveston,
Given important Post

Galveston, Tex. June Smother Mary
Joseph, superlorsss of the Southern
province Of Ursuline Nuns. with head
quarters at Galveston. has been elected
assistant TO the mother general in Roma
and head of the Englsh-speal1ing Ursu-
lines Of the world. She leaves at once
for Rome
Mother Mary Joseph is a heroine Of the
Galveston storm. The Ursullne Institute.
occupying two blocks Of ground, was en-
the edge of the devastated district in the
storm of September s. 1890.
The hurricane was at its height, when
some 200 negroes took refuge, and in one
wing Of the big building became panic
stricken. Mother Joseph guided them into
the assembly hall, where she succeeded in
bringing about quiet.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
AMERICAN SOLDIER SHOT.
Corp. =. J. Green Fatally Wounded
by Cuban Policeman.

Havana, June ga policeman at Hol-
gum, Santiago province last night shot
Corporal 2. J. Green, of the Eleventh In
fant-y. stationed at Holguin
The official investigation into the affair
has not yet been completed. Unofficial
reports say Green and two other soldiers
refused TO pay their bill in a cafe.
The proprietor called the policeman,
who followed the trio 10 another cafe.
where more refreshments were ordered.
The policeman demonstrated with the sol
diers. and a disturbance ensued, the sol
diers taking the policeman's club from
him
The latter then drew his revolver and
shot Green. 1t Is said the wounded man
will probably die.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
DECLINE TO STRIKE
Carpenters Refuse Aid to Idle
Bricklayers.
ACTION NOT UNEXPECTED
Recent Victor In Gaining Half Hol-
idny and Increase in Wages the
Renson-Bricklayers Who walked
out Number About 25O-AlI on En-
p1oyers' Association Jobs.

The local union Of the Brotherhood Of
Carpenters and Joiners. at its meeting
last night. declined 10 join the Building
Trades Mechanics Council in its action in
striking for a closed shop. and conse-
quently the LOO carpenters in this city
viii continue to work.
This action was not unexpected, I'm view
Of the position taken an along by the car
penters belonging TO the brotherhood, and
the fact that they are said to have re-
ceived a letter from the employers grant
ing the Saturday half holiday asked for
and a slight increase in wages.
a rum0r was circulated yesterday 10
the effect that the George ". Fuller Com
panv. one OF the biggest construction COM
paaies ln the country. had Joined forces
with the Employers Association and
would lock out its men, This proved,
upon investigation, however, TO be un-
founded.
The subcontractC- for the tile work
had put nonunion men on the Hibbs
building. at 73 Fifteenth street north
west, and they were Immediately ordered
of by Mr.. G0rmley, representing the Full
Ter Company, when the fact was called
20 his attention by the executive council
Of the trades
Many BFicl,Iaycrs Ont.
All the bricklayers employed on seven
buildings. instead of three, as stated,
went out on strike yesterday. In
addition. the mechanics Of every other
trade employed or the Municipal Build
ing laid down their tools. The other
buildings affected are the Elks Club, the
Shrine Of the Sacred Heart, NJ Park road
and Fourteenth street, being built by the
Charles J. Cassidy Company; a row OF
houses near Fourteenth street and Park
road being constructed by Harry Ward
man. the row Of houses near Seventh
street and Park road being erected by
Middaugh & shannon, and the recon
structi0u work on the Dewey Hotel and
Academy Thcatcr by 5. J. Prescott
Through some misunderstanding by in
dividuals of the bricklayers union, a
strike was also declared on the Congress
Hall Hotel, being built by James /. Par
sons. but the men returned 20 work AS
soon as the matter was explained
About go Men Affected.
Il is not known Just how many men
are affected. Il is said. however. that
there are not more than 250, ali told II
was also said that the buildings affected
constitute an the work controlled by
members OF the Employers Association.
The union uen say that the statemcH,
Of a member Of the Employers Associa-
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
BURNE-JONES PICTURE SOLD.
Several by ROssettt Are Also Dis.
posed of in London.

London, June 2S.-At a sale to-day at
Christies Of paintings by Burne-Jones and
Rosetti. the latter's Dante at the Bier of
Beatrice a copy Of the original at Liv-
erpool, sold for $1,000 When it was last
offered for sale, in 1898, it brought S15,750.
Veronica Veronese," by Rosetti, sold
for $3.50, which was $500 less than it
sold for in 1903
Garden Court" a study for the Briar
Rose series. by BUrne-Jones, brought 81.
200; Return Of the Princess" by Burne-
Jones. $3.50: Great Possessions" by G..
+. Watts. 5000, and The Tiny Consta-
bic" by Leader. 500
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
J. S. - q AgrIc,ltrrs. 49, -.

Washington. D. c.. June q. 1915 p n.
The shallow depression that developed Thursday
night IN Northern Alabama has caused very gen
eTal rains throughout the South Atlantic ard hast
Gulf States. and in the Southern portion Of the
Middle Atlantic States No rain q Consequence has
fallen elsewhere. The temperature charges have
been uuimpuTJart.
Showlrv weather IS probable Saturday and Sun
day in Atlantic coast States and 20 the westward
IS far as Tennessee and tho Ohio Valley In
Western districts mostly fair weather viii prevail
The temperatures in Atlantic coast districts win Be
only moderately high but the air viii be highly
charged with moisture.
The winds along the New England aud Middle
Atlantic coasts viii b fresh sJuthsrly. on the
South Atlantic coast fresh and variable mostly
sOuthery: On the Gulf c1ast light s1utherly: on
The Lover Lakes fresh and variable. and on the
Upper Lakes light % fresh sogthsrly
Steamers departing Saturday for European ports
viii have light 70 fresh southves,erly winds and
fair weather 70 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29

San Francisco, June 2S-Actioh. which
can be relied upon in view Of recent oc-
currences, TO provoke another volley of
protests and threats Of war from the
newspapers of Toxic was taken yester-
day afternoon when the board OF police
commissioners refused to grant renewals
Of permits TO five japanese TO conduct in
teligence and employment agencies, and
refused permits TO two new applicants.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
AUTO TO CROSS AFRICA.
German Army officer VIII LenVe
Berlin soon for Long Trip.

Berlin, June 2S.-Lieut. Graetz, Of the
Prussian army Will leave Berlin shortly
to make the first effort to cross Africa in
an automobile.
lie hopes TO make the journey in not
more than six weeks He viii drive a spe-
cially made 45-horsepower car. with i'm
mense, heavy wheels, four feet In diam
eter and massive tires. Lieut. Grsetz viii
carry with him a machinist a cook. and a
negro servant.
lie Will have an elaborate Photographic
outfit. and little arsenal Of revolverg
and ammunition.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
NIPS LAND LOTTERY SCHEME.
Postmaster General Issues Fraud
Order Against W. II. Drasier.

The Postmaster General has nipped in
the bud with q fraud order a big land
lottery scheme. known as the Sloan
Springs Colonization Company. with
headquarters at Kansas City and Sloan
Springs no. W. II. Brasier is the
genius at the head Of the Col. Sellers
proposition, and the millions that were
TO be made out Of Howell County No.
property was rosily set forth by him In
his literature. Lands, town lots, and an
artesian well represented as capable OF
furnishing water sufficient 90 supply a
city OF 1900 inhabitants. but which was
proven 70 have gone dry several times a
year, fifteen iron mines. and ten orchards
figure in the assets Of the concern.
BTasier was cited 20 show cause why
a fraud order should not be issued against
him, but failed 20 appear.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
AMBASSADOR O'BRIEN HERE
Americas New Envoy 20 Japan
Visits Mount Vernon.

Thomas J. O'Brien, late Minister to
Denmark. who will succeed Gen. Luke r
Wright. as Ambassador 70 Japan. or
August ], arrived In this city yesterday
on q visit TO the State Department. Mrs
Brieu accompanied him.
He visited Mount Vernon yesterday aft
erno0H and will pay his respect at the
State Department to-day. where he vii
be sworn in and receive his commission
90 Japan. He was entertained a;
luncheon yesterday by Or. Mauric,
Franc Egan and viii return 70 New
York .c-niEht
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
SCIENTIST FOUND GUILTY.
Fails TO Provide Medical Attention
for Little Daughter,


New York. June 1S-The Court Of
Special Sessions found Clarence ".
Byrne. the dry goods salesman. and
Christian Scientist guilty to-day of
violating section 2S> Of the penal code.
in having willfully neglected TO provide
medical attention FOR his six-year-old
daughter. Violet and permitting her to
die Of pneumonia May ( last, with no
other attention than that provided by a
Christian Science healer
Lawrence p. NJ Steele, u y William
street who was retained this morning by
the Christian Scientists when they read
in the morning papers that Byrne keenly
felt that De had been deserted by them,
moved for a new trial and an arrest Of
Judgment After a consultation the jus
tees said they would decide the motion
July j. They then p7roled Byrne
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29

Midnight g.; q. m, s.; a. M, 81; 8. m,
Is; a m. G.: 20 a. m. Is. z noon. 3; ?. n.
s.; 2. M, &c; D. NJ, a. p. m, 20; 70 P. m.
20
Relative humidity-5 a. m, rs; p. n s.: 6
?. m. e. Rainfall 10 p N. 20 p NJ o. Hours
Of sunshine. IS. Per cent n possible sunshine. 80
Temperature same date last year-liaxmum %:
minimum c.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
Lnrrcst Morning CIrcnIntinn

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn circulation-a clrcula-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attained
by any morning newspaper at the
Capital It's books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29

To-day-Hish tide. 70 80 a. n. and I,23 .. m. low
tide I 50 a. m and SIS y. n
To-n1rrow-High tide, u:i7 a. H.. low tide SIS
a. n. and C . p n.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29

Temperatures IN other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall. fer the twelve hours ended al
?. n. yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1907-06-29
Condition of the Potomac.


Harpers Ferry W. Va. June 2S-Potomac an,
shenandoah clear.