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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
PENNSYL VAN|A RAILROAD
Bulletin.
sTOP-OVERs GRANTED At PHILADELPHIA.

An important feature of the regular $1,000 excursion tickets
from Washington New York via the Pennsylvania Railroad
which to be unknown many Of the residents Of Wash
ngton the stopover privilege Philadelphia All such tickets
good stop off Philadelphia both going and returning
within the limit of the tickets, which is eleven days.
This should appeal especially the people OF Wash
ngton having transactions in Philadelphia and New York
obvae the necessity of repurchasing tickets Philadelphia
affords opportunity down Atlantic City between
business engagements.
The regular hsca unlimited one-way tickets from Wash
ngton New York also good stop off Philadelphia
The morning express train recently established which
leaves Washington NJ weekdays and New York
1913 P NJ should also appeal strongly to the Washington bust
ness man. as enables him his business in New
York home the evening He may spend hours
in New York and be in Washington 80 P NJ he may spend
four hours New York and be in Washington 1855 P "
There are other express trains between Washing
ton and New York.
Express trains frequently between Washington and Pha-
delpha via the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
GOV. HUGHES FETED
Visits His Native Town Of
Glens Falls, n. Y.
GUEST OF HONOR AT BANQUET
Responds 10 Toast, sThe Empire
State" - DyyeIIs on Efficiency iR
tiOn-Wants Power Vested in Gov
ernor to Make Him Responsible.

Glens Falls, n. Y, April Gov. Hughes
came to the town Of his nativity to-day,
and was received with open arms at a big
reception and banquet He was accom-
panied by party Of forty senator's and
assemblymen. who were tae guests of
Senator James A. Emerson.
The occasion was the annual banquet Of
the Glens Falls Club, and the governor in
his speech made a forcefuI defense Of the
public-utilities measure, and called atten-
ton TO the wrong system of government
in the State which divides the response
bility between the executive and senate
in regard 10 the dismissal OF administra-
tive heads Of departments created by the
legislature when these men do not per-
form their duty in accord with the policy
OF the administration.
The governor and party left Albany in
the middle of the afternoon by special
train On the arrival at Glens Falls the
governor was rendered d big reception at
the elubrooms. and Senator Emerson took
his party TO Warrensburg, fifteen miles
farther north. where the senator's
brother, former Congressman Lewis ".
Emerson. had prepared another reception
for the party.
Responds 30 ''The Empire state"
The banquet was served upon the return
of the senators to Glens Falls. Gov.
Hughes was the last speaker His toast
was The Empire state. and he made
much Of the opportunity - A--cii -
efficiency in government through concen-
tration OF administration. His view OF
! present conditions was that there is a
division Of responsibility between the
governor and the senate. and as a result
accountability TO the people can be ana
/ is escaped.
What tho governor wants Is sufficient
power vested Ia the governor so that he
alone viii be responsible 10 the people
l for the administration The particular
power he referred 10 was the authority
/ 10 dismiss from Office certain administra-
tive officers. He said he could now re-
move elective officials, even the mayor
[ OF New York City. but he wanted to
/ know why the governor should not have
I the power TO remove the superintendent
of banks, the superintendent of insurance
members Of the commission, &c, without
l having 10 go 10 the senate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
BOYS REPORTED AS RUNAwAYs.
Albert CassOn Is Believed to BE How
erinE Around BenHing.

The police were informed yesterday aft
ernoon that Albert Casson, aged fifteen
of s. Q street northwest. had been miss
ing from his home since Thursday even
ing The boys parents stated that they
thought that he was staying in the neigh.
d. c
similar request was made by Mrs
Raley. of 322 n street southeast who
stated that her son John, aged thirteen
had also run away from his home. A full
description of both boys has been fur
nished to the police of the different pre-
cincts. and an effort will be made to To-
cate them
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MAsONs RECEIVE DONATIONS.
Vice Chairman of Fair Committee
Acknowledges Contributions.

Vice Chairman of Fair Committee
Acknowledges Contributions.
The cash contributions committee OF
the Masonic Fair. through L. A. Dent,
vice chairman. acknowledges receipt of
cash donations from the following:
J. L. Kolb, 5. r. Bond. II. Q. Trow-
bridge. Kensington, Md C. NJ. Adams,
Alexandria. Va; DIR. L. B. swormstedt,
Edward F. Davis Charles f. Benjamin.
George A. Malone. Mrs. Nj. Blumenfeld.
c. p. Boss, Thomas Halstead. W. A.
KimmeH, r. H. Boardman, c. S. King,
A. Frey. A. NJ Poynton. p r. Pullman,
A. c. Chatheld. L. S. J. Dunbar. L. F. c.
Ockershausen. w. C. Bates, Benjamin W.
Browne, F. Schureman. ". J. Naylor,
T. b. Smith. J. G. Koehler. l. B. Field,
A. J. Lombard A. A Towner II. T.
Stevenson. ID. II. R0sen. II. NJ. GundeT-
son. F. Hook. D. Davenport. A B. Wier
A. Gordon. w. I. Lempkey, A Tosh, W
w. Jermane. J. W. Collins. X. II. Hazard
n. r. Brown, J. b. Austin. A B. Alex
ander. Philip Reider, w. p. Williamson
Walter F. Smith, Or. r. B. Donaldson
.C. F. Pitt. +. L. Keen, and w. H. Won
Bayer, Ithaca, n. Y.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06

The funeral services of w. Riley Dee
bic viii be held this afternoon at 4 O'Clock
in the chapel of Oak Hin Cemetery. Rev.
Scott Smith. rector cf st. Margaret
Protestant Episcopal Church. officiating
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery
Immediately after the services. The pail
bearers, chosen from among Mr. Deeble's
business associates and personal friends
viii be Augustus Crane it,. 4. X. Paris.
and W. a. Mearns, of the Washington
Stock Exchange. and Admiral Selfridge.
James 3. Wilmer, Roy Tuttle and a. T.
Hensey.
Mr.. Decide died at his home, 2020 P
street northwest. Thursday morning.
after a weeks illness of typhoid fever
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
CiviI service EXAMINATIONS

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announced yesterday that the fol-
lowing examinations will he held: On
May 1, to secure eIigibles for the position
Of plate printer at the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing; on May 10 to secure a
trainmaster at Henry Barracks, p r.
and similar vacancies as they may occur;
on May s, to secure clerk, typewriter. and
craftsman for San Francisco; on May s.
to secure eligibles for the position of chief
engineer IN the United States pOst-office
and courthouse in Chicago: on May l, TO
secure eligibles for the position Of general
mechanic on the Cheyenne River Agency,
in South Dakota.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
WHITE SALE BRINGS $4,000.
Princeton Club Lively Bidder for
Art COnBOisSeur's Effects.

New York, April 5.-The sale of the art
treasures of the late Stanford White CON
tinued to-day. The aucdoneer came down
To heavier things to-day that are classed
by connoisseurs as real antiques Chairs of
three centuries past; mirrors heavily
framed in carved gilt wood, and a teak
Chinese bedstead
Two anonymous bidders, who went by
the names of Chelsea and Charles did a
brisk business in chairs. Each bought
several individual chairs.
The Princeton Club. which is to occupy
the White residence after alterations are
made, had representatives present TO bid
on some of the handsomest furniture.
Eight dining room oak chairs in the
Henry VII style. were knocked down TO
the Princeton Club at $25 apiece, and two
fine broad, armchairs with heavy leather
upholstering also went 10 the club bid
dors, The sale closes tomorrow.
The total OF to-days sale was So. 29S. 80.
about $4,000 for the two days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau

Washington. D. e., Friday April SIS r. m.
strong ara Of high pressure and cold weather
is moving eastward across the lake region while an
area Of low pressure. attended by rain and warm
weather. is also moving eastward over the East
Guh States West of the Rocky Mountains prs
sure is generally low With ceuters q depression in
Monfaus and the North Pacific Coast The rains
in the Lover Mississippi Valley and the East Cuff
States have been heavy ia New England and the
Middle Atlantic States light showers have fallen
The weather Saturday viii be clOudy and cold IN
Northeastern districts and shower in the southern
portion Of the Middle Atlantic States and IN the
South Atlantic States. Rain viii also fail in Ten
ncssee and the Lower Ohio Valley. Fair weather
is indicated for Sunday IN Atlantic coast districts
aud showers IN the Middle Mississippi and Missouri
valleys
Warmer weather is probable in tie Mississippi
and Ohio valleys
The winds along the New England coast will be
fresh northerly, Ul~the Middle Atlantic coast fresh
uorth 90 northeast on the South Atlantic coast
brisk southessterly; the East Gulf fresh south
to soUthwesterly, and On the West Gulf coast fresh
and variable
Steamers departing Saturday for European ports
sill have fresh northery winds and cloudy weather
20 the Grand Banks
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Storm warnings are displayed on the East Gulf
coast and on the Atlantic coast from Norfolk to
Jacksonville.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
CHILD FALLS rs FEET AND DIES
Son of Treasury Clerk Meets Tragic
Death While at Play.

While playing in the rear Of his home,
at 1888 Third street northwest, yesterday
morning. CIaybrook Elder. the hve-year-
old son Of Claybrook Elder. a clerk in the
Treasury Department. fell from a second
story porch TO the ground, twenty-five
feet below. receiving compound fracture
OF the skull. which resulted in his death
several hours afterward.
The body viii be taken to Stanton,
Va. the former home of the family, some
time to-day for interment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
HELD FOR BICYCLE THEFT.
Washington Boys Arrested in BaIti-
more Are Brought Home.

Having been arrested in Baltimore at
the request of the local police Thursday
Earl Chapel. aged fifteen. of 1870 NJ
street northwest; Claude Bailey. aged
fourteen. of 1872 Eleventh street north
west. and Albert White. aged fifteen, Of
1917 Ninth street northwest. were brought
to this city yesterday by Detectives
Trumbo and Grant Two Of the boys
viii have to answer 10 the charge OF
stealing two ehainless bicycles White
also had a bicycle in his possession at
the time of his arrest, but he is being
held as "a fugitive from his parents
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
ELKINs SUIT SETTLED.
Robert Burton and G. a. DubreuiI
Receive $1,000 Awarded by Jury.

Robert Burton and George A.tDubreuiL
of Baltimore, yesterday received from
Senator Elkins. through his attorney. A.
S. WOrthingt0n. 5000 in settlement of the
verdict Of the jury. which found that the
former We're entitled TO that sum for their
services in connection with the sale OF the
Western Maryland Railroad by the legis-
lature of Maryland and the city of Balu-
more TO the Fuller syndicate. The appeal
noted by Senator Elkins was withdrawn
yesterday and the matter may now be con-
sidered as settled
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
SING COMMISSIONERS PRAISE
TennaIIytovvn Citizens Pass ComDli-
mentRry Resolution.

Following laudatory remarks OF Charles
& Lancaster. DR.. J. ". Chappell. and
others, resolutions commencing the Com
missioners were unanimously passed al
a meeting Of the Citizens Northwest Sub
urban Association liz the Masonic Hall,
Tennallytown, last night. Mr.. Lancaster,
president Of the association. stated that
IN behalf Of the members and citizens Of
the northwest generally, he extended
thanks TO the Commissioners for their
earnest and effective cooperation in Sc
curing necessary legislation for that sec
ton
Though denied the right OF suffrage
he said. the citizens OF Washington are
20 be congratulated upon having al the
head of their municipal affairs faithful.
honest. and ncorrupt6le men. uninfiu-
enced by any consideration except that
Of right"
Louis P. Shoemaker, chairman Of the
executive committee, submitted a report
showing that s27S,oJ0 has been appropri-
ated for suburban sewers, sll0000 for the
repair Of county roads. and $4,000 for
the grading of suburban streets and
roads
Upon motion of L. II. Ashworth, COM
mittee. consisting Of J. F. Finch. Or. J.
W. Chappell, II. L. Colt. and Horace
Jones. was appointed 10 confer with the
Commissioners with a view TO beginning
work on the sewer in the valley Of Broad
Branch and Soapstone Branch as soon as
the appropriation becomes available,
July !.
Resolutions We're passed advocating the
introduction of a bill at the next Con
gress providing for the purchase Of the
right of way on Albemarle street, be-
tween Grant road and Wisconsin avenue,
in order that the street may be opened
and improved. A resolution favoTing the
preservation and extension OF the city
park system. as suggested by Judge
Charles s. Bundy. president of the Co
iumbia Heights Citizens Association, was
unanimously adopted.
@. ". Onutt and G. r Parton were
elected members of the association.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
wake an Assignment.

Charles H. aud Frank D. Hospital.
trading as C. H. Hospital < Brother.
grocers, at Fifteenth and n streets north
west, yesterday fled with the Recorder
Of Deeds an assignment for the benefit of
their creditors According to the. declare
ton. the firm is indebted to the extent of
about $500. and has assets aggregating
$500. Charles W. Semmes is named as
assignee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
p. J. HaItigan to Lecture.

p J. Haitigan, editor of the National
Hibernian. will deliver a lecture on
freshmen in the American Revolution"
at Knights OF Columbus Hall tO-mor-
row night at o'clock. Mr.. Haltigan
has recently returned from successful
tour of the West. where he delivered
the lecture in most of the large cities.
The lecture will be under the aus
pices of the Washington Chapter of the
Knights of Columbus, and viii be com
plimentary
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Lecture on Architecture.

An illustrated lecture will be given
at the Washington Architectural Club,
729 Sixteenth street, tonight at 5
O'Clock. by George Oakley Totten, jr.
The subject will be English Domestic
Architecture" and unique and val
liable collection of lantern slides viii
be used A short business meeting will
be held before the lecture.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
Treasury EmpIoye Breaks Leg.

While working about one of the freight
elevators in the Treasury Department
yesterday afternoon. James r. Brown.
aged fifty-four. of SOP X street southeast,
had his right leg broken by having q box
fall on it. He was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital, where he viii remain
until he has recovered sufficiently to be
removed to his home
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Ernest f. Fisher. n. and Lula stunkeI 70. Rev.
Charles Alvin smith.
Leroy Chamberiin. a. Of Waterford. Va. and
Rose Charlton Wellman p. Rev. Samuel r. Tyler
Philip n. Knox. q. Of Alexandria Va, and Cor
nelia II. Janney, Il. Rev George 5. someryille.
Tony Giscomo Costanz0 s. and sIary Ursula
ToIills o Rev. Nicolas Yaselli
Cornelius shafer o. and Alice H. Chambin, q. Of
Philom0nt. Va. Rev. S. Il. Greene.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
BIBLE CLAssMEN's SOCIAL.
\. N. G. 4. Members Ciose Season OF
study with Social.


study with Social.
Music ON an Italian piano, sketches by
A NJ Chesley, stories by a number Of
members of the Bible classes. with songs
in chorus and pictures with stereopticon.
were some of the events in the closing
social" Of the Bible study classes held
at the Young Mems Christian Association
last evening Harry W. Arnold. secretary
in charge Of religious work. presided. Re-
freshments We're served al the conclusion
Of the programme.
President q. Stanley Han. Of Clark
University. Worcester, Mass. viii be the
guest OF honor and principal speaker al
the banquet 10 be given by the gymna-
stun men next Wednesday az $50 p. m.
The committee IN charge Of the arrange
ments is composed OF the following; J. v.
Baulsir. J. E. Moran, and c. E. Beckett.
TOasts will be responded TO BIZ Dr.
Samuel II. Greene, jr., Dr. l. c. McCon-
nell. Bernard Foley. c. c. Williams, Ed
ward W Hearne. and c. Z. Beckett.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
MARCH FIRES COST $2o,275.
Ninety-hve Alarms Turned In over
the District During Month.

The total estimated loss by IRE in the
District during the month OF March was
S21, 20, covered by an insurance of sS7, sos.
according to the report of Chief w. =.
Belt During the month s. alarms Of fire
were received. OF which 50 were bell
alarms ana Il local alarms The loss oc-
casioned by the bell alarms was estimated
at NI,7s2, covered by an insurance OF
So i15. and the loss by local alarms at
S. 492. covered by an insurance Of So, 500.
Two fires alone during the month caused
a loss estimated al Sl4.550. one OF these
was on March 3, resulting in the destruc-
ton Of the Harvard Laundry. 81 Ninth
street northwest: the estimated loss being
$3.50 The other was for the burning Of
the stable and adjoining structure at
tached to the hotel property Of Overlook
Inn. on the Bowen road. Good Hope, D.
C.. on March q, the estimated loss being
S 000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
CONFER ON MILK WEDNESDAY
Committee 40 Advise with Commits
sioners Asked To Meet April 10.

April 10. at . p. m, is the date selected
for the conference Of those invited by
Commissioner mcfarland 10 confer for
the purpose Of advising the Commissioners
as 10 the Improvement of the milk supply.
The meeting wiil be held in the board
room Of the District Building. No decll-
nations have been received from those
invited. but Surgeon General O'Reilly, OF
the army, has designated Maj. Charles
r. Mason and Surgeon General Wyman
has designated Assistant Surgeon General
u. W. j. Kerr to represent them. respect
lively. as they will be absent from the city
on an inspection tour
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
POLICE AS DRESS CENsORs.
Cincinnati Chief Issues Edict Re-
gardiRE Costumes for street.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cincinnati, Ohio, April "a new dress
reformer is abroad. He has GO assist
ants sworn TO aid him. and his name is
Mmiken. chief Of police. Here is his
edict. issued to-day:
The kimona must cease to be worn on
the streets.
THE high-heeled slipper must go. when
accompanied by purple stockings OF other
gaudy ankle incasements-
skirts must not be held too high, no
matter how rainy the day.
Young girls must not wear fascina-
tors"
Milliken has said it, and he has told his
lieutenants, sergeants and patrolmen to
arrest any person appearing on the streets
in attire that would not look well in
church.
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Y. N. C. A. BOYS At LUNCHEON.
Discuss Campaign TO Raise $1,000 TO
Furnish building,

The members Of the boys department.
Young Mems Christian Association. gath
cred in their building yesterday noon to
take lunch and listen to an entertainment
given by Polk Miller and his quartet.
The occasion was a grand rally on the
eve Of the closing week of the big cam
paign the boys are making 10 secure S, 1000
to refurnish the building. which is to be
renodeled this summer.
Charles f. Nesbit. representing the di-
rectors Of the association. spoke enthusi-
asticaly on the work that the boys had
done and were 10 do
Charles r. Scott, secretary OF the boys
work Of New Jersey. and Albert NJ. Ches-
ley. secretary OF the local boys depart
ment also spoke The boys have yet 10
secure several hundred dollars before they
have accomplished what they are after,
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LoenI Temperatures.

Midnight, So a. m. 90 a. m. So 6 a. m, Sc
q. H., co. 10 a m. So: z noon. IL 2 p. m, -
D. m 20; p m. g.; p. m. 81; 10 D IN, S.
Maximum "a: minimum. Sc.
Relative humidlfy-S a. m. So; p. m 80; 8 p
M, 81. Rainfall trace. Hours of sunshine I2S
PR cent of possible sunshine, 100.
Temperature same date last Maximum, 6
minimum So
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
MoGOVERN QUITS sANITARIUI.
Former Champion Homes 20 Enter the
Prize Ring Again.


Prize Ring Again.
Stamford. Conn, April 5.-Terry MeGov-
ern, looking hale and hearty and weigh
ing li2 pounds. left a sanatorium here this
afternoon. and his physician. Dr. A. G.
Givens, says that, judging from the vast
Improvement he has made during the four
months. it is quite possible that he may
be able TO enter the ring again.
sam Harris and Humphreys came to
town on an early train, and Terry went
back TO New York with them. His wife
was up to see him yesterday. and was
delighted to ind him looking so well.
Terry looked in the best condition this
morning. His increase in weight has not
made him look fiabby. and ne appeared to
have gotten back much OF his old-time
strength,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
Amhassador Bryce at ChicaEo.

Chicago. April flames Bryce, the new
British Ambassador, is in this city. on his
first visit West He is the guest Of the
Commercial Club. He and Mrs Bryce
are staying at the home of Franklin Mac
Veagh. He will leave for Washington
Sunday afternoon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
INDICTED FOR MANSLAUGHTER
william Winebarser to Be Tried for
Death Of George GOsuey.

Special % Tho washington HtTald.
Upper Marlboro, Md, April William
Winebarger. accused of the murder OF
George Gosney at Fort Washington. Jan
uary 26. was indicted for manslaughter
here to-day His trial was set for next
Wednesday. Robert Wells. of the law
firm of Wells. Hoover < Wells. has charge
of the case. Associated with him are
George Merrick and Mr.. LaveH.
Clerk Of Courts Benjamin D. Stephens
was commended for the new system of
filing records by the members of the
Prince George County bar.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
CREW AT TRAINING TABLE.
Cox, of This city. Selected for the
Cornell varsity squad.

Ithaca, n. Y. April 5.-The training ia
bic fof the Cornell crew has been started
with twenty-one men. who form the
varsity squad. OF the men named for
the table there are only four who have
not had previous experience in Cornell
boats. The name Of Bayer. who was for
a time in the varsity boat, is not to be
found in the list.
The men selected by Coach Courtney
are Brinton. Bromley. Coulson and Cox,
of Washington; Forbes, Gavett, Goodier,
Gravey. Holt. Newman, Dods. Patten,
Picket, Sanger, Seymour. Simpson. Stow
ell, Welch, Wurst. Weed, and Taylor. The
last named is coxswain and commodore of
the Cornell navy.
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Temperatures sn other Cities.

Temperatures in ether cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended at
D. m yesterday were as follows
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-06
ocean steamships.

New YORK April 5.-Sailed from foreign ports:
Steamships Cedric from Liverpool for New York;
Ruecher from Nassau for New York.