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New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
ADOPT NEW SPELLING.
Columbia Trustees Vote for Official
Use Of SimpHfed Forms.

Although "simplifed spelling met with a
rather cool reception at the last session of Con-
gress the trustees and the University Press of
Columbia University voted yesterday TO bring
into official use at Columbia at least two hum
dred and thirty Of the three hundred reformed
speings proposed by Brander Matthews as
chairman of the Simpli1ed Spelling Board
For the last two years Brander Matthews and
Calvin Thomas, both Columbia professors and
both active in the cause of reformed spelling
have worked to have it brought into official use
at Columbia The action of the trustees yes
terday is taken by them TO stand as signal
victory for their cause.
The authority which has been taken to deter
mine the standard for Columbia photography is
the Century Dictionary, which has preferred
about eighty per cent of Professor Matthewss
recommended spellings. The Columbia way OF
smelling some of the more common words Is
now. Rur for burr; enveop, con, esthetc, gael
hic-cup. molder. inter. phenix rime' saber and
whisky The abbreviated forms Of though
.,.ro,,e,h and Through have not been adopted.
bo1
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
BIND PLUMBERS WIFE.
T7co Men Try to Make Her TeH
Where Husband Is.

Mrs Albert Leighton. the wife of a contract
ing Number. of No. 3oS Himrod street. Brook
lvn was tied hand and foot by two men yes
terdav afternoon and left unconscious on the
door Of her apartment, where she was found
l,,, her husband last night. Nothing was stolen
from, the house, and the police Of the Hamburg
avenue station are at loss to explain the fnyS-
terry. ,,., -
Mrs Leighton says the men sudoehy SPrSne
,,pon her in the hall and threa'en9u '' VIZ
death if she made an outcrv' A"'S
force her 10 tell where her HUSBAND was .S"'
~ ,,,d,nq ropes each time she refused.
80 ,-o.ar,o unconscious from pain and fright
.-,,, ,re,. left her The couple have been mar
"a siv weeks. and they cannot understand
10, tho mon wanted. Mrs. Leighton has fur-
risbea the Central Office detectives with De
.crintion of ner assaants, and II IS eAP'c'eu
.,,t the men will be arrested to-day
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
CHEERS FOR EMPEROR.
SPE4KS 1T GUILDHALL. |
Demonstration Indicates Reversal of
Feeling T07card Germany.
Especial by French Cable to The Trisune.I


London Nov ia notable feature of the
reception to the German Emperor and Empress
in London to-day was the enthusiasm shown by
the crowds in the streets. Ordinarily royalty is
greeted with respectful silence, but the immense
throngs lining the route to and from the Guild
hall to-day began cheering as soon as the cav
slcade was in sight and fairly shouted them
selves hoarse.
These unusual demonstrations of welcome and
respect were general, and indicated complete
reversal of the public feeling toward Germany
from the time when the Emperor's dispatch to
President KRUGER of the TransvaaI created re-
sentiment and hostility Emperor William ap-
peared to be fin robust health and high spirits.
and spoke in the GuildhaH with a full voice.
one of the American notices, Blood is thicker
than water" inspired him to revive the phrase.
which once appropriated for the of
Anglo-American friendship, and with equal
presence Of mind he asserted that he had been
lahoring for peace sixteen years. and that the
peace of the world depended upon the mainten-
snce Of good relations between England and
Germany.
The Guildhal ceremonial splendidly
RED out. and the Emperor and Empress made
ltle less than triumphant Journey through
London. The success of King Edward as a
diplomatist bent upon reconciing nations has
reached another stage. Germany receives a
genuine tribute of British respect and homage,
and France shows no signs of jealousy or sus-
ricion. l. N f.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
DOCTOR HAS TRICHIN0SIS.

DR. J II. Herrick, Of Bellevue Hospital Wh'
has had charge Of the third genealogical o'Ni-
sion Of the institution is suffering from tricI'-
nosis The first symptoms of the dreaoed p'S
ease became evident eight days ago. ana ''i'"
ures were at once taken to fight the 1urthe' a."
vance Of the parasites
II is thought DR. Herrick contracted rlchiiioS' -
ty eating undcrdone pork served in the hospi'ii
The chief symptom is continued pain IN the re-
gion Of the back and loins When the dlse"Se -
advanced myriads of the embryos bore theh way
through the walls Of the intestines ana pass iii'
me muscles, where they surround lhe'h9e' '.,
~ith cysts. At present DR. Herrick oo'"''''''
nHes not appear 10 be dangerous.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
EXPECTS EARTHQUAKE TO-DAY.
-By Telegraph to The Tribune

taoston. Nov 13.-"If an earthquake should
-, tomorrow I should not be surprised.
s,,ould be surprised if magnetic disturbances did
,o+ ottend the sun spots that will be manifest
soon" e- ,,,-,,1
This IS the observation of Professor EDWARD
{, Pickering of the Harvard Observatory
There is nothing TO be alarmed at however
1rofessor Pickering 1T is true that
- -. less magnetic disturbances attend then
-, .,,ore never has been anything serious. When
,fbe spots are numerous the so-called magnetic
..,,,t,oncos are most violent on the Garth"
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
LEAVES ESTATE TO PORTUGUESE BOY.
Filing of Will of Miss Eugenia Z. Haskell
Causes Sensation.
[Rv Telesraph e rhe Tribuns. ]

Plymouth. Mass. Nov 13.-George H sils
veria. poor Portuguese boy, may become the
possessor of the estate of one Of New England's 3
old families by the will of Miss Eugenia La
Haskell She bequeathed the house. heirloOms.
family portraits. etc. to the youth she had be-
friended-
Buzzard's Bay section The Haskell family was
wealthy. and moved in the best social circles OF
Baltimore and Philadelphia. J. ". C. Haskell.
of Chicago. a trunk manufacturer. will contest
the will
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
PROHIBITION WINS IN ALABAMA.
legislature Urged to Desist from Proposed
Railroad Measures

Montgomery. Ala, Nov. IA bill providing
for state wide prohibition passed the Alahama
House of Representatives to-day
At a mass meeting last night OF business men
from all narts Of the state the Legislature was
urged 10 desist from further attempt to pass
laws that may disturb business, having speciai
relation TO the proposed railroad acts. resoiu-
Won adopted requests the members TO pefraih
from the passage Of additional legislation at inns
tine affecting the business interests of the
81
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
III. S. VANDERBILT I'LL.
Has Typhoid ot HarUard-Father
and Brother Called.

Boston, Nov. 13-Harold s Vanderbilt,
first year Law School student at Harvard and
prominent member of the Porcelain Club
was stricken with typhoid fever day and is
at the Stillman Infirmary. in a critical condi-
tion. The young mans father, William K. Van
derbilt, and his brother. William K Wander
bilt. jr.. were summoned from New York and
arrived tonight in a special car
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
RECORD FOR DIR. KEENF.
Turf Winnings for the Season No15
Ouer S4OO.O 900.

James r Keene. the yice-chairnan OF ths
Jockey Club does not have to win another race
TO place his enormous turf winnings for the sea-
son above the 100000 mark. For the first time
this season official statement was made az
Aqueduct yesterday. and when Gretna Green
ran second IN the fourth race and won $40 IL
brought the total of Mr.. Keene's winnings in
stakes and purses up to S4O2 TAI. worlds rec
ord which is likely to stand for years to come.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
HARRIMANs COLORADO FIGHT ENDS.
Contest Threatened to Result in New Road
from Denver to Southern Pacific.
LRy Telegraph TO The Tribune. I

Denver. Nov BE H. Harriman's fight on the
Colorado & Southern Railroad has resulted in a
practical victory for the Colorado corporation The
contest year ago threatened to disrupt the rela-
tions between the Colorado & Southern interests
and the Houston & Texas Central which is owned
by Hartman. and involved the construction Of
about one hundred miles of track and threat to
build railroad from Denver TO a Southern
Pacific connection.
The Hartman road has abandoned it's plan. The
Colorado & Southern has, also made some conces-
sionS.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
NO STRIKE ON GOULD ROADS

Peoria. Ill. Nov. Is.-From the grand lodge offices
of the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Firemen in this
city the announcement made to-day that all
differences between the Gould system OF railroads
and the brotherhood had been patched up and
that the prospect of strike removed The
brotherhood members recognized by the rail-
road officials in whatever capacity they may be
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
DEER CAPTURED IN HUDSON RIVER.

Newburg. N. Y. Nov. 13.-The crew on the
United States tug Apache Captain Henriques.
saw late on Tuesday afternoon a deer swim
ming across the Hudson River in the vicinity
of Stony Point. They captured the big buck
and took him alive TO Iona Island The crew
intended TO take the buck to the navy yard. but
at the suggestion of Game Protector Kidd OF
Newburg. they let the captive so and he made
aft to the mountains
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14
FIRST sNowsroRM AT NEWPORT, r. l.

AeBpor r. I Nov. 13.-The FIRST sno"s'oilN ~
pe season visited This city to-day sho" ~ -
more than three hours and covered the sio"'''
's depth Of laIf An inch.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14

Delicious Why pay double for Imported?
40
New-York tribune., 1907-11-14

Continued on third page.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
JUROR STRAYED,
FOUND AT LAST
Charles Woodward Unearth-
ed in Time TO Continue
Hermann Trial.

Il was noon today before the trial Of
Binger Hermann for the destruction OF
public documents was resumed in Grim
inal Court no. ]. before Justice stafford
The delay was caused by the absence Of
Juror Charles Woodward. A hurry call
was sent so Mr Woodwards home 305S
Fourteenth street northwest. and infoT-
nation was received that he was on his
way 20 the City Hail After waiting a
length OF time. another mes
senger was dispatched, and II was
learned that he was ID in bed he. how
ever. left his home and repaired TO the
court. where, when questioned by Jus
tice Stafford he said be became Ill dur
ing last night and was unable 10 go TO
the City Han this morning at - a. N.
He also Informed the court he could
not explain why the messenger was in
formed that he had left his home this
morning.
When the trial was resumed Attorney
Galley continued the readWing OF GER
tain original letters from the private
letter books of Mr.. Hermann. The puT-
pose of these letters was merely 10 show
the nature OF the letters contained In
these private letter books.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
PURSE OF GOLD
FOR DR.. NAYLOR
Presentation Made at Balti-
more, Conference of
NJ. E. Church.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, April 4-Bishop
Mcdowell rushed the business Of the
Baltimore Conference. Methodist Epis-
copal Church. this morning. and much
was accom- plished.
The revivals IN the District resulted
in 1.032 conversions. For missions. $50
was contributed and $500 of the $4,000
pledged To the Woman's College has
been raised.
The report of the trustees of the edu-
cation fund shows that of S7.9205 re-
eeived during the year. 1889. IS was paid
to Dickinson College.
The Rev DR.. n. X. Carroll. Of New
York. assistant missionary secretary Of
the churci.. made a plea for Chinese
missions.
April 2 was set apart for "Rehabilita-
ton Day when collections viii be
taken Up for san Francisco churches.
A pleasip incident was the preseata-
ton Of purse Of gold to the Rev DIT.
H. K. NaylOr. the retiring presiding
elder of the Washington district. By
Bishop Mcdowell. on behalf of the min
listers of the district.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
PENROSE ALTERED
MIND AFTER TRIAL
Says His Opinion Changed
During His Court
Martial.

since the prosecution at my court
martial closed / nave changed my mirrS
about the guilt OF the soldiers. / do not
think they shot up the town of Browns
vile"
This was one OF the statements by
Major Penrose. of the Twenty-fifth IN
fantry, who concluded his testimony be-
fore the Senate Committee on Military
Affairs today.
Asked what evidence offered by the
prosecution caused him 10 change his
mind, Major Penrose said very few
could say they saw soldiers in Browns
vile on the night of the shooting It
would have been absolutely impossible
for the witnesses TO have distinguished
negro soldiers in uniform at the dis
tances mentioned.
When did the prosecr ton close p
asked Senator Warner.
March q of the present year" re-
piled the witness
Then You were of the opinion that,
from August II. 1906. until March 3.
negro soldiers did the shooting?"
Yes; but my mind was undergoing the
process of changing all along. "a deci-
slve change came when the prosecution
Senator Scott asked: Major. can you
conceive Of any motive why the soldiers
should have shot-up the town."
No, replied the witness.
. Then, why dld you first believe they
did the shooUng2"
Because the shells were brought 10
me They were from the Franklin
arsenal. Besides, found no bullet holes
in the barracks.
Senator Warner asked: Can you con-
ceiVe OF any motive the citizens would
have for shooting up their own t0wn? ''
Il cannot.
Were the relations between the citi-
zens and soldiers pleasant
Very pleasaDt, indeed.
Major Penrose said IL was possible
and perhaps probable that soldiers could
have cleaned their guns between the
time the shooting occurred and inspec-
ton the next morning. lie said ne
had the ammunition, guns and men in
spected, counted and verified imnedi-
ateIy after the shooting Witness knew
Of the trouble Company A. Twenty
NTH Infantry had in 1900 lie declared
he was not excited on the night Of the
shooting. He was merely extremely
anxious"
Witness declared negro soldiers were
the most secretive persons he had ever
come in contact with They can keep
things better than anyone I've ever
met " he said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
STOCK EXCHANGE
HELD NO SESSION
Death Of Member w. Riley
Decide Announced and
Adjournment Taken.

Immediately on the opening of the
Washington Stock Exchange today
President Hume arose and. in a voice
broken with deep emotion. announced
the death Of their fellow member. W
Riley Decide, and in a few well-chosen
words suggested that the usual custom
of adjouning should be observed. A
motion to that effect was then made.
and in rising TO second il, +. Southland
Parker paio a feeling tribute 10 the
many excellencies of the late member
Ia which ne said that not only was tho
personal loss of the exchange a great
one. but That over the entire comnu-
nifty a profound gloom had been cast
which no mere words were adequate TO
properly express. AS one of the Older
members of the body in point Of service
he had endeared himself by his cheerful
and kindly manner, ana TO each ana
every one the loss world come as a
bereavement.
In announcing the adjournment. Presi-
dent Hume appointed William A Mearns
and Albion x. Paris as a committee to
represent the Stock Exchange.
The great loss which each and every
one experienced was shown I'm the bated
breath and solemn manner with which
the members came into the board room.
An expression Of GRIEF was on each face
and a huskiness OF voice told plainly
how keenly the members felt IL was
stated that Mr.. Decide was last in at
tendance one week ago today, and the
shock which came his sudden taking
off made II imposS Die to realize that
one so greatly beloved would no longer
meet with them.
AIr. Deeble's connection with the Stock
Exchange extended over a period OF
nearly twenty-three years. during which
time he had been hOnOred in every man
Ter possible by his fellow members.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
PLACED on RECORD

Fl street northwest. between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth streets-J. g
WEIGH 10 Edmund II; Fox, part original
lot ?. square 30 500.
Eighteenth street and Massachusetts
avenue southeast-Orrin =. Hallam ct
al, trustees. 10 Appleton p Clark, jr,
original lot s. square 1l13 81 1904
Columbia ghts-National Savings
and Trust Company TO Michael j.
keane, lot 81, block 81 $50
Manning Heights-Catherine Faunces
p Catherine Faunee lots 2, ., %, block
1885 B street northeast-George i. Bor-
egr 10 William p. Normoyie lot "A
square 1884 $40.
1851 Thirteenth street northwest-D. T.
Cooper ct al 10 j.. Fulton Harris, lot
6, square 247, 81 D. Fulton Harris 10
Elizabeth Cooper Qife)) aud Lottie +.
Llnthicum (remainder) same property,
University Park-Watson J. Newton
ct al, trustees, TO Ellen j. Newton, lots
q 70 80, block 45. S30S59
COLUMBIA Heights-Joseph J. Moebs ct
ux to Lena Morgenweck, lot %, block
Carfield-John Langham. jr.. trustee
10 Mutual Guarantee Building and Loan
Association, lot 13. 500. Mutual Guar
antee Building and Loan Association
conveys same property TO Jennie O.
Barnes SO.
Cuckolds Denght-NelHe c. Orr to
Howard L. Johnson and Harry ]. Den
mis-. trustees lots 9 and 10. and u0rts
lots and a. $40
Reservoir Niew-John J. BOurke et uX-
to Matte Z. Payne, trustee. lot s.
block 9 SO
1872 Street northwest-Fannie c.
Morey to Frank e RapD, lot 81, square
rs. $40.
IngIeside-Israe p. Warner, ct ux to
Luther A Swartzeil. lots 6S to p, block
g. $40
1928 Georgia avenue southeast-Jane
Gerrans 10 Mary J. Thomas part lot 10,
square 1916. Sl00
Chichester-Ca ssandra Linger ct viz.
Henry A. TO Grace 3. Linger. part. SO
$40 d street nOrthwest-ThOmas II.
Hall to Nellie Cartwright lot C and part
lot D, square 81. SO
Fifth street northeast. between F and
F streets-Albert G. Parker ct TX 10
William NJ Terrell. lot 90, square SS5. SO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
MARKET PRICES
SLIGHTLY LOWER
Opening Was Irregular, But
Strength Came Later
in Day.

NEW YORK, April 4.-The stock mar
ket opened irregular with majority
OF the issues. however. slightly lower
The heaviest decline was rs in Colorado
Fuel
II a. m.-The market developed general
strength after the irregular opening.
and the first hour was accompanied by
heavy dealings.
The heaviest trading was in Union
Pacific, and the price of that stock adj
vanced to 1868 Reading, on go5d COM
mission buying and aggressive bull ma
nipulauon, rose from 1864 re 10. Brook
Ign Rapid Transit and Pennsylvania
were also a prominent feature
There was much talk about the strike
situation in Chicago The general oplr-
ion was that some compromise will De
reached Interests committed to the
bull side attached most Importance Ia
the easier money conditions already re-
.fected. in increased activity aud higher
prices in the bond market.
Government bonds unchanged; other
bonds strong.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
ATTACK STRIKE BREAKERS
ATL0RAIN, OHIO, PLANT

CLEY ELAN0. Ohio. April Am at
tempt 10 land strike-breakers at the
Lorain plant OF the American Shfpbuild-
ing Company. late last night. resulted
in riot. a coach load of strike-break-
ers were attacked by mob Of men,
women. and children, armed with
stones, coupling pins. and clubs Many
were injured. To save the mems lives
the engineer pulled cut for Cleveland
where the injured were attended.
The mob then turned IT'S attention to
the cOmpany's Office, which was de-
mOiished. Tie company now has 275
men inside the gates and VIII attempt
10 send in others protected by armed
guards.
The big plant. employing ] 800 men,
has been tied up for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
OIL MEN BEGIN
DEFENSE TODAY

CHICAGO. Ill. April 4-The STANDARD
OH Company will begin its active defense
before Judge Lands today. While no
announcements has been made as TO what
this viii consist of, It is understood
the question of intent viii be the main
issue raised.
Attorneys for the defense. in the
REORGANIZATION of Government wit
nesses. Ia5d much stress on a Scent
rate. which. they asserted, was in force
on both the Chicago and Eastern Illinois
and the Burlington between Whiting and
East St Louis 1t viii be argued that
the Standard could have used either Of
these roads had II known tfe scent rate
accepted from the Alton was in viola
ton OF tariffs fled with the Interstate
Commerce Commission by that road
The Government VIII make a vigorous
fight to keep such testimony from the
jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
Explanation of Pyles' New Method.

Responsibility is placed on our Gus
toners to have their purchases removed
from our stores, enabling ms 10 dispense
with horses. wagons, drivers, and many
other expenses The reduction on prices
Is astounding, and we believe persons
with vehicles will be glad TO avail them
selves Of this opportunity 10 save: also
those living adjacent TO our stores who
can carry their goods and persons from
The country with teams The saving IS
enormous. $50 Dbl. saved on -four; our
best Patent, S4-25: best Family. $40
Nanticoke AID other finest brands To-
matoes, s8e doz-; Monocacy Corn. 69c
dozen; Sifted Peas. sos dOZ Pound
Cake, lie ID; Nutmegs, 29c ID; MacarOni.
fl2c 10. 4l2 4th Sc. 9l4 18th Sc, Harri-
son, Anacostia; II 18th ne, Sd and Nd
ave ne, 4th and II ne, PA II NV, 1895 2
NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
Washlnrton. D. Il. - b. -.

Washington. D. c., March %. 1907.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
THE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COM
PANY at its Office. No. as 10th 81. NV.
this city On Of before the 18TH DAY OF
APRIL 1907 at u O'CLOCK NOON, for the
following supply Of Anthracite and Gas Goals
for the year beginning April y, 1907. and
ending April l. 1908;
IS 900 gross tons OF best zt-inch screened
Gas Cal 70 be delivered T. 0. b. alongside
our wharf at 18th and @ sts.. this city.
required By the Company
For East Station Gas Works during the
so GOO gross tons or best ss-inch screened
Gas Coal. TO be delivered Z. o. 70. cars on
tracks in our yard az 18th and II SITS. Sc.
this CITY in such quantities needed.
ANTHRACITE BROKEN COAL.
20 coo gross tons Of Anthracite broken coal
to be delivered as needed, T. o. b. alongside
our wharf at 18th and G SITS, this city. also
6 600 tons Of Anthracite broken coal. to be
delivered as needed on our tracks, Z. O. b.
cars at East Station. 18th and n SITS. Sc.
All OF the above-named Goals to be gross
tonnage OF 2.240 pounds.
Contractors for any Of the Goals enumerated
above VIII be required TO give ample Sc
curity to the Gas Company for a faithful fIsi-
hIlnent OF contract.
The Gas Company reserves the right 70
reject any or all bids
All proposals shall be sealed and addressed
10 the Washington Gas-t1Eht Company. and
marked Proposals for Coal"
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
mh24-u
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
LAWYER ASTONISHED,
SEES REAL MONEY

That's the only real money I ever re-
member seeing being paid IN court as a
fine in criminal case, remarked At
torney Albert Stillers today, after his
client. William c. Mercer. who had
pleaded guilty 10 an indictment for libel.
had been involuntarily separated from
500 by the court Mercer was accused
of writing an offensive letter To Mary
T. Shepherd. He pleaded guilty when
arraigned before Justice Barnard In
Criminal Court, No. and was fined
Sl00, which he promptly paid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-04
IRON MARKET IS SOUND,
SAYS TRADE JOURNAL

CLEVELAND. April 4.-The Iron
Trade Review says. The opening Of the
second quarter of the year finds the iron
marker in a thoroughly sound condi-
ton. The one fear which has been en-
tertained TO SOME extent was that the
railroads might eurtaf buying
Cancellations of contracts by railroad
interests have been few and indications
are that buying viii be resumed on an
extensive scale
The United States Steel Corporation
being in need OF cars on number Of
It's railroads expressed its Willingness
To have its name entered in the places
Of any eornpany's which might cancel
contracts for rolling stock. and this ac-
ton has been an important factor in
causing a more confident feeling, and
perhaps in checking cancellations.