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The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
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The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
MRS. KANN'S FUNERAL TODAY.
Services to BE Held In Baltimore.
other Arrangements.

Funeral services will be held to-day at
body OF Mrs. solomon Kann, wife Of Sol
omon Kann founder of the department
stores bearing his name in this city and
Baltimore. Upon receipt of the news Of
the death Of Mrs KaHG. che stores were
at once closed and will remain so until
after the funeral
Mrs. kanu had been i'm 81 health about
a year. She is survived uy her husband
and three sons. Louis, Siaon, and Sig
mUnd.
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Mrs. snrnh Rnrnett KenIer.

Funeral services will be held in St
Peters Church tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock over the body of Mrs. Sarah Bur
nett Kealey, one of the oldest residents
of Washington, who died Wednesday aft
ernoon. Rev. Father O'Brien, pastor of
the church. will officiate.
The grGndsons of Mrs Kealey. Dr.
Harry NJ Price, Charles S. Price. jr..
Frank Price, Frank Gardner, and John
W. Bates, will act as pallbearers. Inter
ment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Kealey was a daughter Of Clarke
Parsons Burnett. Of Northampton. Mass.
and on her mothers side was a descend
ant Of the Padgetts, Of Maryland. When
seventeen years old she was married 10
James Kealey. an employe OF the Wash
ington Navy Yard, whose death occurred
eighteen years ago.
Mrs Kealey leaves four daughters and
one son-Miss Sarah Kealey. Miss Mary
E. Kealey. Mrs. Charles s. Price. Mrs.
Annie X. Gardner. and Daniel b. Kealey.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
BENNING HEIGHTS POPULAR.
Many Lots sold at Event Arranged
by Company.

It was a record-breaking day yesterday
at Benning Heights. where the Valley
Realty Company held voting contests for
the most popular church, labor organiza-
ton. policeman. and letter carrier. in
connection with their sale of lots.
a large band stand and dancing pavilion
had been erected, where the young folks
enjoyed themselves while the elders
picked out the choicest lots and cast their
votes for their fayOrites.
The judges were unable 10 finish count
ing the ballots last night, and the result
will be announced tomorrow or Sunday.
There was a concert in the afternoon by
an excellent orchestra, and sandwiches.
Ice cream, and lemonade were served to
all
Twelve large automobiles were busy all
day carrying the guests to and from the
cars to the grounds. Mr. Stallings. the
salesman I'm charge. reported a large num-
Der Of lots sold
The most popular church and labor or
ganization viii be awarded lots, and the
most popular letter carrier and policeman
will receive a ten-days trip with all ex-
penses paid 10 the jamestown Exposition.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
NAVAL BAND VICTOR
Wins Contest with the MuSi-
clans from Laurel.
VOTERS STUFF" BALLOT BOX
No Registration Required I'm Novel
Entertainment ut Handle High
lands-OrEan Playing North
ern Airs Captures Honor from One
Playing Dixie and Other Melodies.

Randle Highlands and the Naval Gun
Factory Band both received a big boom
yesterday. the Highlands through the en-
ergetic efforts of its promoting real estate
agents, and the band through its victory
over the Laurel Military Band in a prize
contest. attended by a large and enthusi-
astic crowd. Nearly 5000 votes were cast
during the contest, the naval band win
ming by 407 votes
The Laurel aggregation was called the
Southern Band. and the Naval Gun Fac
tory aggregation was the Northern Band,
a distinction followed out in the musical
programme. each band conhnng its ef-
forts to the rendition Of the songs Of its
geographical section. Rivalry was keen
between the two musical organizations,
and their respective leaders, Jacob G.
Moody, of the naval band. and II. II. w.
Thies. of the Laurel band. welded their
batons with all the fire ard force at their
command
Voting Is Informal.
The voting was somewhat informal in
character Any time one Of the specta-
tors felt ike casting a ballot. he or she
would fill out the blank and drop it into
the basket that served as a ballot box
No restriction was placed upon repeaters,
and the number Of ballots scarcely repre-
sents the size of the crowd in attendance.
But the repeaters for the Navy aggrega-
ton stuck TO their work little more con-
sistently than their opponents, with the
noted result.
In order 10 keep up the enthusiasm Col
Randle had also made preparations to
take care of the inner man Of his guests
Everything was as free as the scenery.
the balmy afr. and the sunshine. There
were nice, juicy roast beef sandwiches.
lemonade. ice cream, cakes. and cigars.
The sale clerk. VINO had a little office
fitted out on the porch of the old mansion
facing the bandstands. was kept busy
from beginning TO end registering sales on
lots and receiving cash down" first pay
ments. The sales were record-breaker
for the local real estate business.
Personnel of hands.
The personnel Of the Naval Gun Factory
Band was as follows: Jacob G. Moody.
leader; L. c. Stever. W. Seitz. J. A.
Dodge, c. A. Wright. II. c. Brooks. A.
Schlenker, E. B. Frazier, a. Grosskurth.
w. Fox, B. Gardner. w ). Stevens. F.
Schutt s. G. McAlister, J. II. Kaufman.
and S. w. Carter
Laurel Military Band: IT, IT. ". Thies.
leader, James Vederline. J. W. o. Disney.
A. L. Garsnell, Frank Thies. Herman Mil
lard, E. a. YOkes. ". Thles, Bruno Mil
lard, Charley Fair, J. 3. Simmons, Thorn
as a. Gray. Thomas Brashears. George
Ward, W. Brown, George Davidson. Al
bert Nelson. Henry Baker, George Levi
son, and Charles Vederline.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News ard all
points sguth-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every day in the rear at go , m, and day
steamer. even dates IN May. leaving at a m
To Mount Vernon-Stcamer Macslester daily. 10
a. m and IS p m. from Seventh street wharf.
Chesapeake Besch-Ses time table.
To Rock Greek Bridge. Geological Park. ChsTy
Chase, and Kensingt0n-Cars from fifteenth street
and New YORK avenue every fifteen ninules
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
To Commission Hospital Ship.

Efforts to have the hospital ship Relief
placed in commission are being made by
Surgeon General Rixey. II is stated that
the shin is urgently needed at Norfolk,
the hospital at that point, which is soon
TO be rebuilt, being in such condition as 10
make it unfit for the care of the sick and
injured Of the service There are now
1S9 cases in the Norfolk hospital, and
since January l last It has been necessary
to transfer 109 cases TO other naval hos
pitals.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Henry Charles Becker.

The funeral Of Henry Charles Becker,
who died suddenly Wednesday night, will
be held at the residence of his son, 6 Z
street southwest, at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, Mr.. Becker is survived by his
wife and four children Frederick, vii
liam. Henry. and Elizabeth Becker.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
SOUTHERN SURGEONS ELECT.
DIR. Lemon, of Washington, Heads
the Organization.

The twelfth annual session Of the Asso-
ciation Of Surgeons Of the Southern Rail
way ended yesterday by the election OF
the following officers: President Or. H.
T. A. Lemon. Of Washington; first vice
president. DR.. G. II. Starkel; second vice
president. Dr. T. II. Happel; historian. DR..
George Ross. and secretary-treasurer, DR..
J. L. Ray.
Or. F. r. Cobbeu was elected TO the
executive committee.
Birmingham, Ala, was chosen as the
next place OF meeting. the date 70 be Sc
lected by the executive committee.
Many important questions relating 10
their calling were discussed by the sur
geons during their meeting at the New
Willard.
4 majority Of the delegates left last
night for the jamestown Exposition.
which they will visit before returning to
their homes.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31

What Is succotash2' is the m0mentous
question over which the board of food
and drug inspection Of the Agriculture
Department has been wrestling. SO far
II has only been able to decide what 1t is
not. An official statement was promulgated
yesterday 70 the effect that succotash
is not soaked beans or soaked corn mixed
together, and manufacturers are told 70
govern themselves accordingly, II they
desire to comply with the pure food law.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Guuboat sent 10 Annoy.

The Navy Department has ordered the
gUnboat Helena from Shanghai to Annoy,
China. She will proceed thence to Swa-
tow. the scene Of the recent revolutionary
disturbances. Her mission IS TO protect
American interests
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
NEWS CUT SHORT
FOR BUSY READERS

owing to some delay in getting the gas
for the stereopticon. because Of yes
terday being a holiday, no gospel ser
vice with the use Of the steceopticon was
held last night at Seventh street and
Market space.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
25c lars Mar,ynco Preserves, 19cy

2Oc lars Dog Head Jams, l2lzc loc jars
Reliance Preserves, &c; Mason's quart
lars Best Mince Meat. sc; Fancy Table
Sirup l2I5c jar; Prepared Mustard, lec
jar. Pyles New Method Stores.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Grocers who VaIue Their Trade

Always give customers who specify the
best Jno c. Meinberg's 8 Bread. food
that represents the highest attainmentb In
the science Of baking. Bakery, l6 1lth Sc
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31

The unveiling Of the statue Of Poca-
houtas at jamestown. by the Pocahontas
Memorial Association. has been postponed
until late in the coming fail A meeting Of
tho association will be- held In the Ebbitt
House Thursday Of next week.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31

For twenty years. and are still selling tt
NIaerzen and Senate-brewery bottling.
Arlington Bottling Company, same old
place. Phone ". "a.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges.

Most economical; best bakers. c. A.
Muddiman & Co. 6l6 18th St
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31

The Unique Pleasure Club. composed Of
twenty-three members participated IN a
straw ride last night The full quota Of
members embarked from First and Y
streets northwest and went 20 Takoma
Park, where lunch was served. There
was dancing from $50 % u O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
10 Not Ruy NfiIburn's

/ Hotel, Summer Garden. Rathskeller, y. \.
ave and Ilth ST. Z. Endres, Prop.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
sI7.75--AtIanta, Ga. & Return--s17.7,

Via Southern Railway. June and g; final
return limit June g, 1907, account meeting
Southern Golf Association
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
spend the Evening at schneider's
mo NfercnntlIe socIety.

nd enjoy some delicious Hard Shell
'rabs. Be sure and take the ladies'
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
what 7. and Isn't succotash.

Malaria Capsules unless you intend TO FOL
low directions. All druggists, &c.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Carpet. Taken Up. Cleaned, and stored.

1905 F street northwest, claims the lowest
loan rate in Washington. Investigate.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
We Have sold Heurich'. Beer

f. 3. HinkeI & Co. successors to Thorp
Carpet Cleaning Co, ass Ne. ave. Tel 700.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Hungarian GYPSY Orchestra at Par

Embicms for Colleges, schools. Socie-
ues-Pins. Pillows. &c. Costinetts. 6lS lith.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
june Brides should Consult

Guide for the most artistic floral decora-
riOns. Finest and freshest flowers. 1914 F.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
Excellent Rock Fishing

At Chesapeake Beach.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-31

The best Serge Suit for warm weather.
Perfect fitting. single and no IN
double breasted styles. For nv VII
to-day and Saturday 10y -
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
WALL FOR QUEENS JAIL.
Not to Keep Prisoners In, but to
ErcLude SMppIu SteaEers.

The Board of Estimate and Apportionment
yesterday appropriated $4,000 for the building
of a wall around the Queens County jail.
Il was over there TO see the jail last week,
said Controller Metz and | desire TO inform the
board that the wall is pressing necessity. This
Is needed not much to keep the prisoners in
as 10 keep the predatory public out. When the
courthouse burned. year or two ago. the fence
around the Jail went with il.
Il am not joking when l state that there is no
apparent disposition on the part Of the prison.
ers 10 escape. The fence is not needed TO keep
the prisoners in. but prevent outsiders from
getting up near to the Jail and stealing sup
plies that taken there. They come to the
jail in such numbers that the warden is not able
10 guard against them. With a good wall
around the place the outsiders he prevented
from breaking into the Jail. and the Jail officials
viii be relieved from serious eulbarra ssnent.'
Borough President BerInel of Queens who
heard the Controllers statement. assented to il.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
BI4CkUELL'S FOR P1Rk
Design for Nc7c Pcnitentiary o"
Rikcr's Chosen

TrowhridCe & Livingston are the successfui 3rchl-
tects in the competition for design for the new
81 OA0 nna pententarv to ne blilt on Rkers Island
Tho iurv Of architects consisting of Waiter 'ooh
Homer s Peabody and w. r. Mead made tIe
award Yesterday The other firms in the Conlpeu-
4f,+7 zz.=1 Warren & Wetmnre= Henry Rutgers
Marshall Hoppin & Koen and Hines & Latarsf-
The Jury turned in its finding 10 commissioner
(.opcey O. the Department of Corrections Yes'er-
dav afternoon. and Mr. Coggey said that the boarn
or Estimate and Apportionment would at ITS next
meeting pass On a request for an approprlauoh 10
begin work on the building
The new prison will BE- built In sections. or
units said Commissioner Coggey. The first sec
tion will be complete in itself as prison and
viii cost about s., I,OA0o0. 1t will contain two thou
sand cells AS soon as the prison Is ready an
the so-cailed oue-year prisoners WILL ne ,t ~
there on Blackwells Island there are apout G,I' ~
Thousand prisoners to-day. and IN al me Pr!.,i -
stitIrioue of the city about 3,I@5 ihert WI! ~
room on Riker's Island for large llSut.,ioli Sto,
The ground there has been made bH ln' -
cleaning Department and Is being added 10 Sar e
nv veaT There will be forty acres of ground TOT
The only thing especially noteworthy ABOUT me me
rev, nris0r VIII he the cells. which Will pc ltrHt'
tSar ordinary There will he a powerful seaiSn-
Iipht capable Of casting strong HEht l"I ~ ~
enabling the keepers 10 dis over n prisoner II
rios 10 -scape. When the new prison IS uuilI
Backweus Island will be devoted to olhTG u.s.,
Il NAV lie turned to the Charities, DePdlr ar
insnt and il may be used for a park ne new
prison doubtless Will be the most complete anu
4ipc
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
INDICTED OFFICIAL TO PLAY BALL.
Alderman Clifford Will Remain on Team
That Is to Meet Philadelphia Councilmen.

Ten Republican aldermen protested yesterday
against the presence OF Alderman Clifford. OF
Queens in the baseball team which is to play
team of select counclmen in Philadelphia on
Wednesday next. Alderman Clifford is under IN
1ic,rnant in connection with alleged attempt 10
a,y for $500 apiece the votes Of the Hearst alder
men when recorder was elected the first Of the
year.
Little Tim Sullivan is the captain and manager
of the aldermanic team which Is to meet tho
ouakers next "Wednesday a benefit for the free
milk fund He satisfied himself that clifford was
a good ballpiayer. and put him on the hst as
catcher. When the Republicans heard OF IL tnty
were indignant asserting that II was dscredltaoie
On the part Of the aldermen To have clifford on the
team in any capacity while he is under Indictment
I'm the captain and manager said Little
Tim and Clifford stays on the team.
The aldermen will be represented as follows;
Norahan pitcher; Clifford. catcher; Hatton. first
Noonan third base: Hahn. left field; Collins. centre
feld and Sullivan. right Aeld. Alderman Charles
" t'olkin will he the New York umpire 'Riuy
Wertz of Brooklyn who Weighs 20 pounds. is the
official mascot Alderman Downing. of Brooklyn
is the official bat carrier. Alderman Henry Clay
lle,ers is the chairman of the committee on lost
halls and Kid pitches. The substitute players are
notz4r Smith. Sciloss. Richter and Leyerett.
Frank Farrell. OF the American League manage
forms formerly by the Yankees. Al the
dinner at the Bellevue ST. afford Wednesday
night following the game. President McGowan Of
Ihe board and Alderman Frank Bowling will be
The principal speakers The special train will leave
Jersey Citv at 9 O'Clock on Wednesday morning.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
SHACKLED BY BROTHER.
"L' Passengers Cause Rescue Of
fearful and Bruised SERBIAN Bon.

A Servian boy. in handouts and in tears,
companied by two elder men who looked like
Armenians, attracted much attention Il Sixth
avenue elevated train 14th street yesterday
afternoon that passengers complained to guard,
and Patrolman Coleman. of the traffic squad was
summoned. Coleman could get explanation OF
the case, and took the three the Tenderloin po-
lice station.
The boy told Lieutenant "Bl' Bailey an odd
story. He said that he Cheveado Fotef fifteen
years old. and that he had come from Servia three
months ago. He said that he went with his brother
Stephano. who of the men with him, to
Indianapolis and that his arrival there he had
been beaten by his brother and locked up He
showed many bruises, which he said had been in
hicted by his brother.
Stephano In his defence said that the boy had be-
come insane his arrival Indianapolis and had
been confined In institution there for twenty
three days Stephano said that he was on his way
back TO Servia with the boy. and was to sail to-
day La Provence. In support of this contention
he exhibited tickets for Belgrade, Serva on the
Frencn Line. Stephano admitted lnhcting the
bruises on his brother, but gave explanation
Michael AnuStus, nineteen years old Il waiter
In restaurant at Sixth avenue 10Th street the
third of the party, said that the pair had rome
into the restaurant where he worked and asked him
10 snow them tho way TO the pier. All three We're
lTed the charge of being suspicious persons and
aTralgned before Magistrate bxssa In Jafsysnn
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
THE BEN HUR SOLD.
WIS HELD 1T $500, 900.
Florist to Use Vest I'D Street
House for His Business.

large volume of realty business for this season
of the year was transacted yesterday The most
! interesting and important rews of the day was
about deals in the central residential sections
Trading in the West Side district unusually
strong. The brokers who figured in three of the
largest deals the West Side were Pease e
Gilman, William r. Ware and Nennette +. Pei
letreau. & co. William r. Ware sold for George
f. Johnson TO Nathan Grahheimer the Ben Hur
apartment house, seven story elevator structure
at Nos. 264S and 26i5 Broadway. 1t occupies plot
55Xl00 feet II held at $2O0,00o. Vennette +.
Pcetreau e Co. sold for William Rankin Nos. 3S3
and 3S4 Central Park West. seven story apart
ment house. plot 4Sx1Oo feet. William NJ.
Sperry is the buyer
Pease & Gilman sold for Mrs. Ellen 4. Slaven
No. ia West 72d ST, a four story and basement
dwelling house on lot 25xl022 feet to Dards the
florist who will the premises for his business
after extensive alterations have been made This is
the first house in ia st. between Columbus ave
and Broadway bought with the object of being
Immediately used for business purposes.
Henry ID. Winans & May have sold No. Il East
65th street for F. G. Reed The buyer will alter
tie building into an American basement house.
They have also sold the adjoining property, No.
43 East 65th street which will likewise be i'm
proved with modern dwelling house: including
these two sales. this we'll known brokerage firm
has sold six choice parcels in the last few weeks
A realty company to he composed entirely of
letter carriers is being formed. a complete re-
port of the organization of the company will he
found in another column.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
TO BURY HOLY SCROLLS.
UyM Rprpire Sacred Rites ICcOrdlng g
to the MOsaic Lac.

Several hundred Jews Of the East Side Will take
part tomorrow in one of the strangest funerals
that has ever been held in this city. With the
same ceremonies and with the tenderness that 'he9
would display a the last rites of one of their KIN
they Will bury eighteen sacred scrolls IN grave a'
Washington Cemetery.
The Mosaic laws forbid the use of scrolls II th7y
in any way damaged. and further provide thaC
these documents must not he destroyed put "heh
dcfaced or injured in any way must receive re-
Iieious funeral such as is given an orthodox mem
Der of the faith
Tho eighteen scrolls over which this unuSua4 ser
vice will be held belonged to as many small CON
gregations that had their place of worship III +e"
Irving Hall. in Broome street when that 3uui,iS
was DESTROYED by fire They We're recently, aug
out of The ruins burned and torn The tuneral VIII
he held under the auspices of the ConSfeeaIio'ii
Zichru Toras Moses. which was one OF those puiiu I
out Rabbi Isaac Siegel and Rabbi lsraei isaac
viii conduct the services. .- IT, :,
The scrolls will placed in a large zinc-ilheE
box bound in silk. and the box VIII then ne
wrapped in SILK covers which were especially mad% %
for the purpose by orthodox women OF Inc h;iSV
side A large number Of worshippers VIII go 20 '!e
cemetery in carriages. while many Will parade rs
far the ferry.