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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
DEATH LIST INCREASED.
Number Far Exceeds That of Last
Week I'm District.

The report Of the Health Department
submitted 10 the Commissioners yester-
day shows that the total number Of
deaths reported during the last week
far exceeds the record of the previous
week, and also the same week of last
year. there being 156 as compared with
us during the previous week, and the
same number during the 1896 period
This increase is noticed in the num-
Der of deaths from the following dis
eases: Consumption, - as compared
with the previous week. and 10
during same period OF last year; heart
disease. y against II the previous
week. and 10 the same period in 1906;
kidney diseases, p against the pre-
vious week and 10 during the same
period last year. A slight decrease is
noticed in deaths from pneumonia,
malignant growths. and grip.
The typhoid fever record shows Il
cases under treatment at the close of
the report period. which number is (
less cases than the previous week, there
being new cases reported, and 10 dis
charged. During the week just past
there was / death from this disease. No
outbreaks of smallpox were reported,
the District still being free from this
disease.
There were leo births reported, &c of
them being white and so colored.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
AN OHIO MAN IN 1908.
Private DaIEeH il Sure the Repub-
Hcans VIII Nominate One.

Editor The Washington Herald:
For some time / have believed that the
signs Of the times point toward another
of Ohio's sons destined TO the Presidency
in 1905: whether Taft, Foraker Fairbanks.
or Scott. I do not say, but surely one OF
them, for they occupy the whole horizon
Of Presidential possibilities just now
The Ohio man is ubiquitous and omni-
present. and ] was going to say omnipo-
tent in Republican councils, or the his
tory Of the past forty years goes for
nothing-for with a single exception
/ Ohio has held the White House constantly
/ for forty years, and even now in FAR
banks, "a son of Ohio as Vice President
stands next in succession if a vacancy
should occur. Very few people have stop
I ped TO inquire whence comes this infiu-
/ ence Of ohio, 50 imperial in every Repuo-
/ Iican national convention.
( 1t came about in the most natural way
I in the world. Ohio had 10000 men IN the
army during the war for the Union, and
3o.e0 Of them survived that war, and
NEARLY all went West at once. They fairly
\ captured the West from Iowa 20 the
/ Pacific. and they and their sons own half
Of that vast congeries Of Commonwcalths
/ to-day. They dominate and predominant
\ by force of numbers and character Blood
/ is thicker than water. and no blood Is
/ thicker than Buckeye blood Sc TO cut II
/ all short. though I could here spin out
la column, the next national convention.
Z Ike all its predecessors. will be d0mi-
mated by Ohio men,
Men talk about tariffs. currency re-
/ forms, trust busting. railroad regulating,
and lot Of other very interesting mat
I tiers. but none OF these things can divert
the Ohio man from his steady. unfinching
/ purpose TO capture the White House.
They may divide Or all sorts Of
academies. bat on the vital question of
the Presidency they viii fight with ranks
closed like the Tenth Legion of Caesar
every time. No divisions there, If they
can't get Taft, they viii concentrate on
/ Foraker or Fairbanks, and IL they can't
concentrate these, then they viii all turn
IN and nominate Scott, the best man Of
the lot. PRIVATE DALZELI.
February &
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

deny that the government OF our sister
republic OF France has done anything
against the Christian religion.
Our ministers and pastors of the Meth
odist Episcopal churches Of this city, at
the regular session of our Ministerial As
ISOLATION Of Washington. ID. G.. adopted
series Of resolutions strongly indorsinS
the conduct Of the French government
The Methodist churches are reckoned 10
lave more than twenty million members
and adherents in these United states.
And as Senator Beveridge is reputed TO be
a member of our church, we believe that
the report of his attack on the govern
ment and people of our beloved sister re-
public Of France viii greatly grieVe and
offend every one of the ministers and
members Of the Methodist churches in
this country, and, considering his position
as a United States Senator. We believe II
VIII be equally offensive TO every right
minded citizen Of this republic.
REV. j. 4. IRVINE.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
PHASES OF GAS PROBLEM.
Has the Company "A Legal Right TO
Exact Deposit:

Editor The Washington Herald.
We are having a great deal of agita-
ton in regard to the price Of gas and the
treatment the Washington public receives
al the hands Of the gas company. and as
your writer's include both lawyers and
statesmen. perhaps same of them can an
swer these questions: Has the Washing
ton Gaslght Company the legal right to
refuse. unless the prospective consumer
deposits i'm cash any amount demanded 10
turn on the flow Of gas. for the manufac-
ture of which the company is chartered
and for the supply of which 10 the public
it is under obligations? Why should the
public be forced to supply the funds to
carry on the gas or any other business
which is conducted by a corporation
Again, has this company the right de-
liberately to change the legal price of
gas. after having received such deposit,
if the consumer, on account Of sickness
death. absence from the city, plain for
getfuiness or any other cause, fails to
pay his bill without question on the day
on which the company sees fit to demand
it? l say. II all the above is legal. It looks
to me like class legislation, which is not
constitutional. However, l am sure there
is not reader of your valuable paper in
this city who would not be glad to get
more light QegaD on the above subject.
A. BUCHANAN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
FOUNDING TO GET HOME.
People with whom Boy Was Left
VIII Adopt Him.

Andrew b. Madison and Daisy Madi-
son yesterday petitioned the District
Supreme Court to pass an order permit
ting them TO adopt as their own child
and heir-at-law boy, one year old,
who was left with them by a young
woman in October last, but who never
claimed him.
The petitioners declare they were
married in this city June %, 1903, and
that they reside at 1917 Euclid street
northwest, and that on October Is last
a hoy. born on February 13, 1905, was
left at their home by a young woman
whose name and address is unknown
to- them, and who stated she would re-
turn the next day
The petitioners declare that no one
has appeared to claim the child since
and that they have learned upon inves-
tigation that the name given by the
woman leaving the child, Adelaide
Reed. and the address, ROsslyn, Va.
were fictitious.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
CIVIC CENTER TO MEET.
Interesting Programme of Reports
on District Affairs to BE Heard.


An interesting programme Of reports
on District affairs has been prepared
for the annual public meeting of the
Civic Center TO be held this evening at
the Public Library.
Jackson II. Ralston, who several
years ago prepared an exhaustive re-
port for the Board of Trade on the cost
of gas. will discuss the relation of the
city of Washington to its public service
corporations He will doubtless have
some opinions to express as 10 whether
the price Of gas can be reduced. and
what ought to be done with the street
railways
At the last meeting of the council Of
the Civic Center the corresponding sec
rotary was instructed to communicate
with all the leading dry goods mer-
chants in Washington in order to ascer-
tain the extent to which goods bearing
the label Of the National Consumers
League are kept on sale in this city, it
being the desire of the members to
purchase these goods if possible. The
results OF this inquiry will be reported
az the public meeting by DR.. Henry j.
Harris. chairman of the industrial de-
partment As there is no local con-
sumers league in Washington. the
Civic Center has to this extent under
taken the functions performed by such
organizations in other cities.
Commissioner mcfarland viii ad-
dress the meeting.
DR.. George NJ. Kober will present the
report of the Public Health Depart
ment on the present status OF the
water and milk supplies of the city OF
Washington.
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QUESTIONS MARKET RENTAL.
w. J. Norris Points Out Apparent
Lack of Good Management.

Editor The Washington Herald:
Along in the spring of 1906 the under
signed wrote the Board OF Commission
ers Of the District raising the question
as to the inadequacy OF the rental paid
by the Washington Market Company for
the use Of the ground occupied by the
Center Market buildings.
Under date Of July To- 1906 they re-
piled, stating that they had submitted
the question to the corporation counsel
who reported that in his opinion the
question Of rental was res judicata. and
referring TO the decision in the case Of
District OF Columbia VS., Market Com
pauy, los L. S. zi3
Under date of July Is, 1905, / replied
expressing concurrence in the view that
the matter was res Judicata so far as
concerned the amount of rental to be paid
by the company ] suggested, however,
that my object IN calling the matter az
was not with the view of having the
rent increased, but TO have the question
Of the taking over Of the buildings for
the people considered. ] expressed the
opinion that a very improvident contract
had been made originally with this cor
poration, that it is now paying the net
sum Of less than $1.O00 per annum for
the occupancy Of Jos, ID square feet Of
ground. which is worth, in the opinion
Of real estate men. not less than $l.50o 009.
BY the terms of the act charteriug the
company We can now. at any time, take
over the property by paying the APP
praised value Of the buildings should
say not over 10000
Why is not this matter a proper one for
the Board OF Commissioners 20 inquire
into upon their own initiative? Why
should they not investigate as. to the
gross and net income of this corporation,
so as to be able to advise Congress
whether il would be a profitable opera
ton 70 exercise the option we have?
In my opinion. the net income of the
corporation is not less than $1,000. I be
lieve the profit 10 the people from the
taking over of the property. in the sixty
one years the contract has yet 10 run
would exceed $l,500,010.
or. what might be better still. the
rents of the stalls could be reduced. 50
that the dealers would not have theil
present excuse for high prices.
OF one thing / am certain, II Is
wretched bad management for the Dis
/ trict of Columbia to pay. as IL does
! IS 900 per annum rental for the use OF a
portion Of the second-story OF the market
building for the use of the militia, while
the company pays no more than $3.50
rental for the whole ground.
WI MORRIS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
COLLEGE DEAL NOT CLOSED
George Washington University Con-
sidering Trade for New Site.
Plan IL AfOOt to Buy the Dean Prop
erty and Sell the Van Ness
Estate Holdings.

President Charles w. Needham, Of the
George Washington University. stated
yesterday afternoon that he could not
confirm or deny the story that the uni
versity trustees had purchased the Dean
property, at the head Of Connecticut
avenue, as a new site for the institution s
buildings. President Needham said Ger
tain negotiations were in progress which
had not yet been completed, and that the
rumor that the corporation would buy
the Dean property and sell its holdings in
the Van Ness estate was not yet fact
According to the story circulated yes
terday among real estate men. the uni
yersity trustees had decided upon the
purchase of nine and one-half acres Of
ground on the hill above Florida avenue
on the line Of Connecticut avenue, known
as the Dean property The story further
related that the corporation had secured
options on the ground and would erect
the university buildings on this lot. which
is high and commanding in location, and
would make much better site for a
university than the Van Ness property on
Seventeenth street. which the institution
now owns.
Coupled with the story Of the purchase
Of the Dean property was another that
a purchaser stood ready TO buy the Van
Ness prOpert-' at a good price. thus re-
lieving the university Of its holdings there
and affording a fund with which 10 buy
the new property. II was further stated
that the price u be paid for the Dean
property was 10000
II is stated that the general plan Of
buildings designed for Van Ness Park
could be carried out with far better effect
on the new site ID which would be added
sanitary advantages Of no mean order.
NJ a. Leese. Optician. at GA Ninth
street northwest. IS preparing To make
extensive repairs and additions 20 his
place Of business. The building. which
/ Is an old brick structure viii be remod-
eled The front viii be taken down and
large plate glass windows will be pat in
The interior will be considerably changed
so as 10 make more room for the shOu
connected with the business, as well as Ca
give "A better arranged space for the
/ store in front. The builder Is J. Morris
Baden, and the work viii be started in
about two weeks.
/ Property adjoining the Emergency Hos
/ pital, fronting on ID street northwest, has
/ has been sold at auction 10 Washington
/ Major at 81 "A square foot. The property
/ Is improved by three frame houses Of Ole
/ design.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

To Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News and ali
points South-Norfok and Washington steamers
every day in the year az $50 p N.
To Mount Yenon-Electric trains leave Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania avenue every hossr from !.
a. m. % p. m
To Alexandria-FerTy steamer Callahan houTh
from $50 a. n. 10 SO p N.
To Rock Greek Bridge. Geological Psrk, Chew
Chase and Keusngton-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue T1Ty fifteen minutes.
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The Commissioners yesterday di-
reeted William L. Webster, superin-
tendent of construction. Building De-
partment, to proceed to Troy, n. Y, and
intermediate points for the purpose Of
obtaining data to be used in the cree
ton of the new municipal crematOrium.
The expenses will be charged TO the
appropriation for construction of crem-
atOrium
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
DECREE FOR BAOSETT
Observation-Disclosures Divorce
Case in His Favor.
REV. MR.. HUNT TO PAY $3.50
Judge Finds Charges of Improper
Conduct on Part of Fanny Rice
Bassett Fairly InferabIe-NO Refer
enee to Children, Who Are Ont of
the Courts Jurisdiction.

Charles c. Bassett, Of the Geological
Survey. was yesterday granted an abso-.
Lutte divorce by Justice Gould from Fanny
Rice Bassett. on the ground OF inhdelity.
Mr. Bassett had named the Rev. r. Law
renee Hunt as correspondent and in his
opinion Justice Gould declared that i'm
proper relations are fairly inferable from
the acts and conduct of the defendant, as
shown in the testimony.
Justice GouId's decision concluded with
the announcement that he would sign
decree for plaintiff with costs. The
decree, it is supposed, will be signed to-
day and its costs which will be as
sessed against Hunt will approximate
500. The decree will contain no refer
ence to the Bassett children. as they are
beyond the courts jurisdiction. being
with their mother in Omaha.
Was Social FavOrite.
The decision announced yesterday brings
to a close one Of the most interesting di-
vorce cases in recent years. Mrs. Fanny
Rice Bassett. the defendant. daughter Of
former Senator Rice, of Arkansas, was
reared in the most exclusive circles of
l
mostly behind convent and seminary
walls After a social season at Washing
/ ton. where her father was serving a term
/ In the Senate she met and married
/ Charles c. Bassett, the plaintiff, then a
| clerk in the Geological Survey.
Mrs. Bassett's social position in Wash
ington won for her the distinction Of be-
/ ing called the "Chaperon Of the House of
/ Representatives. Her teas and at
homes" were largely attended, both by
Senator's and Representatives Her ac-
quaintance in the diplomatic corps was
/ extensive.
/ Rev. Mr.. Hunt Asked to Resign.
/ Rev. DIT. E. Lawrence Hunt, named as
! correspondent in the proceedings. an as
sistant pastor of the church which Mrs
/ Bassett attended. it is said, urged her TO
use her influence for him that he might
/ be appointed chaplain OF the Senate. Mrs.
/ Bassett entered so earnestly into the cam
paign that the gossips soon got busy.
! Pressure was brought 10 bear upon DIR.
Hunt by members of his church, and his
/ resignation was asked.
/ II was brought out in the testimony
/ that while Mr.. Bdssett was away from
Washington. Hunt and Mrs. Bassett took
/ trips TO Atlantic City New York. Balti-
more, and other places
/ Proceedings were brought in this city
/ by Mr.. Bassett for an absolute divorce,
he alleging infdeiity and desertiOn. Mrs.
I Bassett, who went to Omaha Nebr., soon
after, filed a counter suit there on the
ground Of cruelty.
The testimony in the case here was
taken by deposition. and not one witness
was called 70 the stand in open court.
Attorneys Edward T. COlladay, Creed NJ
Fulton. and Harry +. LerCh represented
/ Bassett.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Two Divorces Granted.

An absolute divorce was granted by
Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday TO
Winfield S. Pierce from Elizabeth B,
Pierce Attorney ". z. Ambrose rep
resented the petitioner.
Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday
granted Mrs. Mary J. Harrison an alb
solute divorce from William r. Harri-
son on statutory grounds. The custody
of Margaret Harrison, the child of the
couple, is given TO the mother,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
SaIvntionist to Lecture.

An illustrated lecture, In Darkest
America" viii be given this evening at
the Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
by Brig Alex. NJ. Damon, provincial
commander of the Eastern division of
the Salvation Army, with headquarters
at Philadelphia Pictures from the
slums from all of the principal cities
of this country Will be shown. Admis-
sion viii be free.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TODAY.

New Natioual-Richard Mansfield, IN Peer Gynt,
IS p N.
Bslasco-Jamcs T. Powers. II The Blue Moon, "
9 IS p. H.
Columbia-Lswrance D'OTsay. II The Embassy
Bal" 2;i5 and SIS ?. N
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. 2d5 and s:l5 p. n.
Maestic-"Our Friend Fritz" s:i5 p. m.
New Lyceum-Sam DeVcre's company Of bur
lesque-s. 2.5 and sl5 ?. u.
Odd Fellows HslI-Csruival Of Nations Is p m
Convention Hall-Roller skating morning. after
aoon and evening.
Guides Han-Cat Show. % 80 a. N. to Il p N.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Lincoln Exercises mt Central High.

Exercises in honor of Abraham Lin
coin were held at the Central High
School yesterday morning. The pupils
heard an address by Representative
Washington Gardner. of Michigan, who
took as his subject Lessons from the
Life OF Lincoln" Patriotic songs We're
sung by the scholars Assistant Super
intcndent Hughes was also present, and
took part in the exercises.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
W1Is 81 10 His SON.

Friedrich Conradt, by his will dated
october %. 1908. filed for probate yes
terday. gives to his son, William Con-
radt. s.. and directs that the rest of the
estate be equally divided between his
son, John Westly Conradt, and his
daughter, Blanche Cecilie Lamkins.
both of this city. The son. John Westly
Conradt, is named as executor of the
estate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
ms 1Iacaroui for 2jc.;

2 Wagner's Catsup. &c; 5 Naptha Soap
25c.; I lbs. Starch, &c; qts. Beans, &c;
s COrnstarch. 25c.; 3 /. or lbs. Prunes
25c.: 3 SuccOtash, &c; Corn. 25c.; , Red
Salmon. pc; Large String Beans. &c;
lbs. Buckwheat. 25c.; 3 Jellycon, 25c.; SKIS
salt. 10c.; Pepper. zoe h: 5-lb- jar Pre-
serves. SIC. Potatoes. 75C. bU.. onions. zoe
PIX; Butter. &c b.; Flour. Sl.l0 and Si.20 I,
Dbl J. T. D. Pyles' stores Phone or mail
orders TO 4l2 4th st. Sc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Cleaning Away Remains of storm.

Twenty-Five Iaborers were yesterday
engaged in cleaning the snow and
slush from Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween the Peace MOnumenst and Sew
enteenth street northwest. The entire
street cleaning force will be placed at
work throughout the city to-day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
MIX" Bread Is Coed and Clean.

The most substantial, the most inviting,
the most delicious bread you can buy
Is Holmes genuine homemade Milk
Bread. 1t is the pure product of pure
materials and wins favcr everywhere on
lis merits Delivered fresh and clean
from oven to table &c Holmes Bakery.
list & + SITS: phones +. 1910 & 1if.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Hearing On Anti-TippIng Bill

Walters as we'll as guests and patrons
Of the hotels and restaurants will have
an opportunity Of expressing their
views on the bill prohibiting tipping
in the District of Columbia at a hear
ing before the Commissioners Saturday
at II o'clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has decided that the request made
by the Great Northern Railway for per
mission to change their passenger
tariffs on short notice cannot be
granted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Within Your Reach-Demand 1t.

Schneiders Malt Bread is well worth
asking for Don't eat inferior bread when
the best is so near at hand Your grocer
keeps it. Don't accept a substitute.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

The Washington Alumni Association
of Brown University win meet at the
University Club tonight at o'clock.
President W. II. p. FaUnce. of the uni
versity, win be the guest of honor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

The whisky that made Washington ia
nous. SchlitZ's beer on draught. w. J.
Donovan, 1928 7th ST. NV.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

Have a National Inverted Gas Ligh
put up; save gas. c. A. Muddiman Co.
1904 q ST. NV.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
orIrlnnI FIoraI NaIentlnes.

A beautiful collection of appropriate
floral novelties for valentines originated
by Guide, 1214 F St
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Cannot JuggIe Passenger Rates.

For Your Valentine College COlOrs,
Pins. Pillows, Badges. COstinetts, CTS l4th.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Columbia Club,

Sold in glass-always sealed gals. SOC
Office, 704 1lth st. NV. Phone NJ 962
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
BARLEY Malt Medicinal whisky
Re in StvIe.

Prescribed by physicians. Phone Z. Sc. J.
A. Duffy, 500 18th ne. 81 full ct, delivered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
Great Bear, a Pure Spring Water.

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at Park
Hotel. Winter Garden, Rathskeller, N Y.
ave. and nth st. T. Endres, Prop.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

Whisky A little each morning and night
before retiring will surely cure you
75c full quart. Donnellys, 14th & / SITS
Phone NJ. 1896.