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The Washington times., 1907-09-08

lronworker Killed While
Unloading Lumber.
Coroner to In
yeStigate.

William SheRrer. an ironworker, en-
ployed by the Drake & Stratton Co.
contractors. was killed yesterday after
noon as the result OF a peculiar acct
dent at Virginia avenue and Ninth street
southwest.
Shearer was assisting in the unloading
of some heavy timbers from fiat car.
Several of the big seanuings were fast
ened together with a chain and II was
Shearer's duty to steady them as they
were hoisted by a derrick
While one of the loads was few feet
above his head the chain broke, the
lumber striking him with full force
between his shoulders. Just how he
met his death is not known, as stories
told by different witnesses are conflict
ing, and for this reason Coroner hewitt
has ordered an inquest tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock.
Several of the men working with
Shearer say that he was crushed be-
meath the falling lumber. Other wit
nesses say that only one piece OF timber
struck him. that he was hurled under
The wheels of the freight car and killed
IN this manner.
Shearer was forty years old and mar
ried. His home was IN Ridgeway. Pa,
but he had been living in this city. at
S0 c street southwest, for the last three
years.
Mrs. Shearer lives in Ridgeway.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
FIRST SQUADRON READY
FOR TARGET PRACTICE

Rear Admiral Evans has arrived at
Provincetown, Mass. with all the bat
tleships Of the 6rst squadron Of the At
iantic feet, except the Louisiana, 10 be-
gin the autumn target practice In Cape
Cod bay tomorrow. The practice viii
continue asout a month
These seven vessels. with those Of the
second squadron. left Hampton Roads
Tuesday for Provincetown, working out
naneuvers and battle tactics on the
way UP the coast.
The Vermont, after the completion OF
last weeks unaneuvers, held off the Vir-
ginia capes, was left behind at FHamp-
ton Roads, to make her final speed
trials. but the fact that Admiral Evans
has reported that vessel as having
reached ProvincetOwn with the others
is accepted by the department officials
as indicating that her trials have been
completed on the way up. The results
Of the trials are being anxiously await
ed.
The louisiana was left behind to have
her turret sights replaced.
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PRESENCE OF MIND
AVERTS ACCIDENT

Passengers on an east-bound car Of
the + street line were treated 10 an ex-
hibition OF rare presence OF mind when
Frank Dunn, a young Washington art
ist. with heroic self-pOssession. prob
ably averted what might have been a
fatal accident to an aged woman pes
senger.
AS the car in question was at Eighth
street the conductor had not noticed
that an aged passenger on one Of the
rear seats was attempting to leave the
car, and accordingly gave the go-ahead
signal Mr. Dunn, noting that seri-
Gus accident would result, shouted stop
the car" at the top OF his voice. and
at the same instant gave the bell cord
n vigorous pull. The car stopped in
the nick OF time. and the aged passen-
ger alighted IN safety.
Passengers. who at first were indig-
nant that they should be so roughly
Jostled BY the cars sudden stoppage,
moment later were cOngratulating Mr..
Dunn on. his presence OF mind ana voted
him a Carnegie medal.
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GRAND ARMY MEN
LEAVE FOR REUNION
Washington Delegation, In
Guiding Prominent Men,
Starts Today.
ID aboard for saratoga springsl

All aboard for Saratoga Springsl
A large delegation OF representatives
Of the Department of the Potomac, c..
A p, accompanied by members Of the
allied orders and the officials and other
representatives Of the various woman 5
relief corps, are to leave the Baltimore
and Ohio station this morning at 7.5O
o'clock for Saratoga Springs, N Y,
where the forty-hrst national encamp-
ment Of the Grand Army OF the Repub-
lie Is to be held this week.
The veterans for a full week will live
over again the stirring days Of the great
conflict Of the sixties. Camphres viii
be it, speeches viii be made, old com
rades viii be met, and pleasant &C
quaintauces be renewed.
The party leaving this morning will
include Department Commander Newton
Ferree, Senior Vice Commander. John S.
Walker. Assistant Adjutant General
James A. Allen. Assistant Quartermas-
ter General Francis I. AIcKenna, Chief
Of Stan John Finn, Past National Com
manders-iE-Chief S. S. Burdette. John
Z. Black, and James Tanner, together
with Past Department Commanders
Harrison Dingman. Newton NJ. Brooks,
N, Emmett UreIl, A. P. Tasker, and B.
p. Entriken.
The present encampment is expected
TO be much smaller in attendance than
tnose or the immediate past, because
the Western delegates failed to obtain
the customary reduction in railroad
rates.
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adopt SLANT WRITING
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS;
VERTICAL IS TOO SLOW

The vertical system of writing which
was IN vogue in the city schools last
year has been changed to a medium
slant
This change IS being made only after
a careful examination Into a variety CT
STYLES, and It has been unanimously
decided to adopt the slant II Is
claimed that this system viii still pre-
serve the legibility Of the vertical sys-
tenn and at the same time give greater
freedom Of movement and permit OF
more rapid writing.
While the vertical writing IS neat and
as easy TO read as printing, stu the
business men who have clerks that use
this system complain that the process
Is exceedingly slow and a great deal OF
unnecessary time IS lost
The medium slant Is written with q
free arm movement and is capable OF
being used at a very much greater
speed than the vertical, without losing
any Of the roundness and symmetry
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that were the distinct characteristic OF
the formation OF the letters OF the lat
ter style
Another advantage OF the medium
slant over tie vertical system is that
the former can lay claim 20 some
grace and beauty while the latter,
though distinct and clear, was abso-
lutely devoid OF any pretense Of grace
full lines. but on the contrary was
rather severe in its style.
The city schools OF New York
have recently abandoned the vertical
system OF writing. showing that 1t is
generally coming into disrepute, and the
fact that the city schools of Washing
ton have given II up for a more mod
ern method is indicative OF the fact
that they are keeping abreast OF the
times
The Board OF Education adopted this
style AT its last meeting and IT Will be
put into practice at the opening Of the
city schools, September 3.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
)IOOOMOOD llID n OGQQ)QIDIOIIf
WindthorSt Club of St.
Mary's Has Event Mon
day at Benning.

The second annual tournament. barbe-
cue and ball under the auspices OF the
Windthorst Club. OF St. Mary's parish,
viii be held at the Benning racetrack to-
morrow. The entertainment viii be for
the benefit OF the school building fund.
and viii include an old-fashioned Ger
man supper.
Arrangements for the day have been
in the hands Of a special committee. and
for the tournament some Of the best
known riders in several States and in
the District have entered their names.
The victorious knight viii have the
honor OF browning the queen of love
and beauty. A number Of prominent
speakers Will make addresses. The ball
viii begin at s O'Clock In the evening
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REFUSE TRANSFERS
FOR G. P. 0. CLERKS
Discharged Government
Employees Cannot Take
New Jobs.
Not Allowed to Go to Blu
reau of Engraving and
Printing.

After transferring from the Govern
meut Printing Office to the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing, and various
other bureaus and departments, large
number Of the 400 men and women who
were dismissed from the Government
Printing Oflce, April 80 last, and On
other dates, the Civil Service Commits
sion has discovered that the employees
were really discharged from the Gov
erRment service, ana no more trans
fers" are TO be made on that account.
IL is said that the Bureau OF In
craving and Printing has been taking
on tie former employees Of the Govern D
meHt Printing Office as fast as vacan-
cies occurred, places being provided for
them at tie rate of from three TO five q
week. until more than fifty Of the en-
ployes had been given positions at a
rate Of pay considerably less than what
they were receiving at the printery. but
which they were glad to get
Requests Refused.
A request made for the transfer OF
four more Of the former printery en-
ployes' to the money printing plant, was
turned down by the commission a few
days ago.
Gen. James S. Black, president OF the
commission, stated yesterday that IN
der the rules OF the commission IL IS
not possible TO transfer an employee
from one department to another after
the said empioye has been separated
from the service
In the case OF the Government Print
ing Office employees, General Black
stated that they had been dismissed
from the service following any leave
Of absence that was due them, which
ranged from three to tweuty-four days.
At the outset the commission took the
ground that until the expiration of the
leave period the employee was still in
the service. although not in the Office.
Waited Too Long.
When General Black learned that
some Of the employees had been trans
ferred'' after they had been out OF the
ONCE between two and three months
he said there had been some confusion
IN the commission as to the status Of
the cases, and that it was possible that
the bars were held down a little too
long in some Of the cases.
A decided sentiment has developed
among the former employees, 1t is said.
PERMIT no more transfers 10 be made
Of the former employees, to ask the
President 10 come to the rescue with
an executive order. and, il is said, this
plan viii probably be adopted as the
best way out OF the present dilemma.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
FIRE-ESCAPE LAW
BEING EMF ORCED
Prosecutions viii Follow
Neglect of Building
Regulations.
Tho enforcement Of the rev frees
cape law is progressing in rapid strides.

Tho enforcement Of the rev frees
cape law is progressing in rapid strides.
Commissioner West said yesterday:
There are three classes OF property
owners affected BY the new fre-escape
law that we are dealing with, First are
those who have promptly compiled with
the law or have just completed the cree
ton Of 4fire-escapes and otherwise met
the requirements. This class comprises
probably more than one-third of those
property owners affected by the law
IN all such cases the building inspector
and the chief of the Fire Department
are making inspections which show that
the law has been strictly observed.
The second class that we are dealing
with, which forms the minority, are
thoee who have not complied with the
law nor shown any intention to observe
its provisions. In this class there are
hotels. apartment houses, places Of busi-
hess. amusement halls and similar
structures. The owners have been noti-
fed TO comply with the law. and, having
shown no purpose to do so. their cases
have been placed IN the hands Of the
corporation counsel. At an early date
prosecutions viii be brought.
There are a large number in the third
class, and they are those who have not
complied with the law. but who have, by
agreement with the Commissioners.
promised to do so by certain dates.
Many OF these people will make good
their promises. but there are others who
have not made a move 10 keep faith
with the Commissioners All such will
be promptly prosecuted when their time
limit expires. In this list there are some
large and important buildings. hotels,
apartment houses, and business places
Taken as a whole the situation Is
satisfactory TO the Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
GOVERNOR WAKEFIELD
TO VISIT "GONFEDS"

The G. NJ. Emack Camp. Confederate
Veterans. OF Maryland, will hold its
annual reunion at Hyattsville. Nd. Sep
tensber IS instead OF September 10. as
first intended II has been made neces-
sary to change the date in order to meet
the convenience OF distinguished guests.
II is highly probable now that Gov
ernor Warfield viii attend and address
the veterans
When the Harry Heth Camp OF Con-
federate Veterans meet in their new
hall, 1329 F street northwest, on the
Cd OF next month. they viii elect i've
delegates and I'VE alternates 10 repre-
sent them at the grand encampment OF
Virginia Confederate Veterans. which is
to be- held in Norfolk. october Is, 1e. and
II
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Upper Line, Reading Left to Right:
The Rev. Frank A. B. Wunnen-
berg, James A. Bishop photo by
Harris Ewing; J. G. Auth
Lower Line-Julius Wenig.

An interesting adjunct to the program
will be the old-fashioned German sup
per, which viii include everything that
one finds at these feasts.
The comraittee has circulated adver-
tisements IN the form OF court SUE
mons, and failure TO appear means. &C
cording TO the summons, that the time
of ones life viii be missed. The COM
mittee Of arrangements IS composed OF
Joseph Zegowitz, DR.. Carl J. Mess. j.
A. Bishop. J. George Auth. A. Hammer.
l. ]. Mills, Frank AutA, and Julius
Wenig.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
CHILD FALLS OUT WINDOW;
ONLY SPRAINS HIS ANKLE

Irving Garf1nkle. five years old, OF 1903
Four-and-a-half street southwest. fell
from a second-story window at sz3 D
street northwest yesterday afternoon.
He was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital suffering from a sprained ankle.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
WONAN'S ASSAILANT
BELIEVED CAUGHT
Mrs. A. c. White Identifies
Suspect as Man Who
Robbed Her.

Suspected Of having attacked Mrs.
Anna c. White and robbing her OF a
pocketbook as she was entering the
Lincoln apartment house August p
George w. Carr, a negro, forty-one
years old. OF s25 " street northwest.
was locked up at the First precinct po-
Ice station last night
Mrs. White saw the prisoner and
identified Carr as her assailant. The
negro denies the charge and asserts that
he has no knowledge Of the assault, but
the police feel certain they have the
right man under arrest. Unless he Is
able to establish an alfbi, a specifr
charge Will be placed against him TO-DAY
and he will be given a preliminary
hearing IN the Police Court tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
AGED WOMAN RUN DOWN
BY CAPITAL TRACTION CAR

While crossing II street, between
Thirty-first street and Wisconsin ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon, Mrs. julia
Sweeney, sixty years old. Of Sl6 Twenty
seventh street, was struck by Capital
Traction car and thrown 70 the pave
ment.
She was slightly bruised about the
body. but refused hospital treatment.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
TOURNAMENT AND BALL.

q The second annual tournament and
coronation ball at the Panelactic House.
Rladensburg, Nd will be held by Daniel
Bachelor next Tuesday.
The prizes to be distributed viii
amount to $50.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
ENGINEERS OFFICE ORDERS
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS

The Engineering Department has or
dered these permanent public improve
ments TO be made:
One hundred and sevsnty-seven feet
Of eight-inch water main in Sixteenth
street. south from Lewis street north
east: sewer in alley OF square 1891
sewer in alley Of square 1850.
One thousand and ten feet or twelve
inch water main In Emerson street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
northwest; Sargent road repaired with
gravel from Bunker Hi road northward
for a distance Of about 1900 feet.
Three thousand feet OF Murdoch Mil
road 10 be repaired with native broken
stone.
Such repairs as are found necessary
be made. To other streets in American
University Park
Cut Flowers Always in Stock. Fail
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
TOoL SHE'D BURNS.

Fire did $500 damage to a tool shed at
Thirtieth and n streets northwest yes
terday The building was owned by
Boryer & Smith, contractors and
builders.
The blaze started from a barrel OF
pitch taking fire.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
.SEMINOLES PLAN
FOR FIRST DANCE

The SeminOles met last Thursday
evening at the residence Of their presi-
dent, G. L. Bell, where arrangements
were made for the opening dance of this
season IN the early part of October, at
the Rifles Armory. The dance promises
TO be most successful affair, the
members displaying unioubted enthus-
iasm.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Rate to St Paul, Mimi, and Return
Baltimore & Ohio, September 10 to y.
valid for return until September 80. Con-
suit agents for particulars.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
Baltimore and Return, sI.as-BaltimOr,

& Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways. both days,
except Royal Limited. City Offices 1417
G st. and CID Penna- Ave.
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sa.as . saratoga &c Return,

Baltimore & Ohio. September TO 9.
with liberal limits and stopover priv
ieges. Variable route returning. see
agents for particulars. Oficial route
for washington G. A. p
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Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Claude. of Chevy
Chase, gave a most enjoyable dance in
honor of Mrs. Claude's sister, Miss Dor
othea Grimes. who is their guest. The
house was uniquely decorated with tai
stalks OF corn. other appropriate fol-
iage adding to the beauty. Music was
furnished BY a portion o. the Marine
Band, and refreshments were served on
The piazzas and lawns.
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with the browning Of the queen. This
ceremony win take place in the betting
pavilion. where the dance Will be held.
The principal feature OF the program
win be the barbecue. wnich viii be in
charge OF experts. All details for the
big event have been completed, and one
OF the most successful and enjoyable
barbecues IN the history OF the District
Is promised.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Lovers of Pure, Rich Ice Cream
buy c. & S. delightful Velvet Kind.
orugT4AsA
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

aSrs. Royce and daughter. Mabel, OF
14l0 Ihirty-sixth street, left during the
week to visit friends in Winchester, Va.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

James A. Keliher and sister. Miss
Mamie KeIiher are in Rev York for a
few days.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Cunningham
have returned from a vacation spent in
Frederick, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Mrs. ". L. Simmons. Of 1916 Thirty
third street. is spending several weeks
at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Albert Oettinger. of NJ street. has re-
turned from an outing spent at Atlantic
City.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Benjamin F. Harper is at Georgetown
University Hospital. where he recently
underwent an operation.
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At the Most Notable weddings

the floral work is entrusted to Guides
artists. Superior skill and facilities. 1214F.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wetzel and Miss
Reta Wetzel, of P street, have been the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 4. ORutt, at
their home IN Montgomery county, Md.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Cut Flowers Always in Stock. Fail
display now ready. shaner. 18th and I.
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Mr. and Mrs. NJ. B. Lichty, OF P street.
who have been visiting friends for a few
days in Montgomery county. have re-
turned to their home.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
GEORGETOWN NEWS

Mrs. George W. Allen and family, OF
A4S Dumbarton avenue, have returned
from a two weeks visit to Colonial
Beach.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Louise Carr, Of 2735 P street, who
has been visiting her cousin, Mrs Scriv-
ener. at Colonial Beach has returned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-09-20
Resolutions of CONFIDENCE

Whereas. In the mysterious workings
OF Providence st. Johns Lodge. No. rs.
A. F. & A. M. has, in the sudden and sad
death OF W. N. Randall. suffered the loss
Of worthy and highly esteemed brother;
therefore be it
Resolved. That in the death Of Brother
Randall the lodge has been deprived of
the priced eompanionship and elevating
example Of brother who possessed the
sincere esteem and unbounded confidence
and respect not only Of our membership
but Of the entire community; a man Of
the strictest integrity and model citizen
in all the walks Of life; man who had
shown his eminent fitness for public re-
sponsibility: man who in social and
domestic life was worthy Of emulation; a
man whose untimely death has removed
a worthy brother and highly valued cit
izen.
Resolved. That the heartfelt sympathy
OF the lodge DO rendered the bereaved
widow and sorrowing family Of our de-
parted brother.
Resolved. That a copy OF these resolu-
tons be sent to the mourning widow. and
copies sent the local papers for publiea-
ton. |. D. HALE.
J. II. PRicg.
II. !. MAXWELL, Committee,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-09-20
tut It. Saves you 50perct on your MeatBiII

Beginning Thursday Morning. September 49, to make it in
teresng, will sell up to II o'clock (noon) at the follow
ing prices for CASH:
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DOG IS MESSENGER
TO RUNAWAY HUBBY
Tries to Reconcile Husband,
But Latter Is Obdurate.
Divorce Follows.

TRENTON, y. J., June 1.-THE use Of
pet dog as a messenger TO effect a re-
Cancellation between an estranged vile
and husband is one Of the incidents re-
lated IN the report OF a special master
IN which a divorce IS recommended IN
the suit Of Mrs Ellen W Smith against
ner husband, Frederick L. Smith Mrs.
Smith. who lives in New Brunswick.
charges desertion
The Smiths were married in New
Brunswick. April IS. 1890, and lived to
gether until September s. 1893. State
Senator George S. Silzer. OF SIiddlesex
county. the special master in the case,
says that on that day Smith left home
without a word or any kind. and has not
since returned 10 MS wife and eiSht
children. Mrs. Smith testified that She
was III that evening. and her husband
went out. ostensibly to purchase a news
paper. That was the last she saw Of
him
Mr. and Mrs Smith owned a pet dog.
This dog accompanied Smith. but on
several occasions returned alone to the
house, and this led Mrs. Smith TO be-
heVe her husband was living near by.
After trying other methods Of commu-
nicatin with her husband. Mrs. Smith
wrote a letter. addressed 10 10 her nus
band. and attached ii TO the collar on
the dogs neck II appealed 10 Smith 10
return to his wife. but was Unavailing
The Washington times., 1907-06-17
Railroad Credit.

Inevitably a great deal will
be heard in coming debates about
the alleged decline in the financial
credit of railroad corporations
There will be determined efforts ia
prove that Government and State
regulation has had much RESPONSE
bility for it; and the argument will
last until some statistics are pub.
hshed showing the results OF rail.
road operations under the new reg.
ulatory acts.
The fact is that the new laws have
been followed by rather general in.
creases of rates, and, what is more
important yet in some cases, by
compelling the railroads 10 charge
their tariff rates. What is the re.
suit? That month by month rail
road statements of earnings have
been showing higher figures than
for corresponding periods in pre-
viOus years.
1t is ventured that when the sta
tistics are published for the first
year of the Hepburn laws enforce
ment, they will show that the rail-
road tOn-mile revenue will have in.
creased, and that the revenue per
passenger mile also will have grown.
Why? Because the railroads have
been compelled to take all the rev
enue to which their tariffs entitled
them. and because, along with 2
cent fare acts in few States. there
have gone anti-pass laws which com
pei reduction of the amount of free
transportation. II viii be found, in
short, that instead of sacrificing
any revenues, the railroads have
gained in revenue per unit of traffic,
and that all they have lost is the
doubtful asset of certain political
influence which came to them
through the use of free Transports
ton.
When these facts are generally
known and understood. it will be
for even the most Jealous
bear on railroad credits much long
er to convince investors that these
securities are somehow menaced bv
the regulation which has been ap-
Piled and which assuredly is going
TO be extended.