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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
PROPERTY OWNERS OBJECT
New Jersey Avenue Street Railway
Project StOutly Opposed.
Petition, Signed by Over Ninety-Hve
Per Cent of Property Owners, to
Be Sent to the Senate.

The halt which the Senate called on
the bill for street railway approaches to
the Union Station, which included a fran
chise for line On New Jersey avenue.
has given time for the property owners
and householders in that section of the
city 10 express their opinion on the pro-
posed grant
Thursday Senator Mallory VIII present
in the Senate petition signed by over
200 property owners against the project
This petition represents 95 per cent OF the
property owners along New Jeresy ave
nue.. whose interest in the matter they
insist ought to be paramount TO those
of the street railway company in view Of
the fact that the section in question is
served by two other railway lines. The
petition is as follows:
We. the undersigned property owners
and residents on New Jersey avenue from
Massachusetts avenue 20 Florida avenue.
hereby petition your honorable body
against the building Of a double track
street-car line Of the Capital Traction
Street Railway Company, OF any company,
on New Jersey avenue, as proposed in
Senate bill 6l47
We are opposed 10 this legislation for
the following reasons:
First There is no need OF additional
street railway facilities in this territory
the Fourth street line being only one
square west and the North Capitol street
line two squares east of She avenue.
Second. 1t would destroy the appear
anCe Of a beautiful residence avenue and
driveway, when II has been the policy Of
Congress to keep them free from rail-
WAYS.
Third This avenue is a beautiful drive
way leading directly from the Capitol 20
the northwestern section of the city and
the Soldiers Home Park. The other good
driyeways In that direction already have
street railways.
Fourth. The trees would be DESTROYED
where IL was necessary 10 widen the ave
nue.; also the beautiful park between I
and x streets.
Fifth. We honestly believe that a street
car line along the avenue would greatly
depreciate the value Of our property as
residences. and II is practically valueIess
as business property, which would not be
improved by d street car line.
Sixth. The Capital Traction Company
can reach the new depot by at least three
other feasible routes. which are well
known 70 your honorable body"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
She stands the Test.
From the Boston Herald

From the Boston Herald.
Senator Hoar while returning from a
trip abroad. a few years before his DEATH
took passage on d steamer bound for New
York. While coming across he became
acquainted with an Englishman possess
ing a title and a big pair OF binoculars.
On coming up the bay, in sight of the
metropolis. Senator Hoar was pointing
out the objects of interest. as II was the
Establishments first trip to this country.
Finally the Statue Of Liberty hove in
sight. and on her the Briton turned his
glasses. Mr. Hoar meanwhile making ex-
planatory remarks
Bronze, Is she2" said the visitor. We'll
by Jove! II that's the case how on earth
does she manage to standN the weather?
I should think she would simply become
a victim of salt-air atrophy.
'She would If she was in any other
country" declared Mr.. Hoar
What dye meant" queried the other
We'll" said the statesman, you see in
this country of ours Liberty has a strong
constitution behind her
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
PRESIDENT RETURNS
Comes Home from Holiday
Trip to Pine Knot, Va.
LOOKS FULL OF ENTHUSIASM
Riding and Walking Main Recrea-
ton INDUCED In-Mrs. Roosevelt
SmiiinE-JOurney to Washington
Made on Special Train without In
cident-Au Enjoyed Vacation.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt re-
turned to Washington last night from
Pine Knot" their lodge in AIbemarle
County, Va. where they have been having
a holiday with their children since last
Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs Roosevelt left North Gar
den station on the Southern Railroad at
. O'Clock yesterday afternoon on a special
train and came into the station in Wash
ington at exactly O'Clock The Presi-
dents special was delayed about thirty
minutes on account OF the holiday traffic
Theodore Roosevelt IT,. Kermit QUEEN
tin, and Miss Ethel Roosevelt and her
guest, Miss Landon, Of New York, returned
Sunday night Archie remained behind
for another day Of rabbit hunting and
came home with his father and mother
last night NJ c. Latta, assistant secre-
tary TO the President, and Or. p NJ
Rixey, surgeon general Of tile navy. who
accompanied the President. also returned
On the special.
The President looked full Of enthusiasm
and vig0r when he stepped from his
car. and Mrs. Roosevelt was smiling
Both Of them enjoyed the trip.
Just after the President Mrs. RoOsc-
welt, and Archie were seated in the car
rage the latter remembered that he had
left his shotgun In the car. and the car
riage waited FIVE minutes while the foot
man went back. found the gun, and re-
turned il 10 the owner. who smiled tri-
umphantly. and held it across his knee
IS the carriage started for the White
House.
While the search was being made for
the gun, the President amused himself
by patting a small black and tan terrier
that Master Archie had in his lap. This
dog was Skip" the bear hunter, which
Jake Borah gave 10 the President in
Colorado last year.
The President rode and walked a great
deal The Roosevelt boys shot a number
Of rabbits, but brought back none of the
trophies Of their craftsmanship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
PURSE FOUND; MONEY GONE.
C. j. borough MOurns the Loss of
$3.50,

c. J. Borough has received his long
lost pocketbook. for which he has been
hunting since Wednesday. but he does
not seem glad. Indeed, when he recovered
it yesterday. he acted as though ne was
displeased at finding it at all.
Borough lost his purse, containing eco,
several car tickets, and a Pennsylvania
mileage book, as he was entering Il cab
in front of the Baltimore and Ohio depot
last Wednesday. Saturday morning I. W.
Stenson. an employe Of the company.
found the pOcketboOk and handed it 10
the officials OF the company. They noti-
fed Borough. and he, filled with the joy
at the prospect of regaining possession of
the purse. went to the Office to reclaim it.
He proved to the satisfaction of the men
in charge that IT was his, and was given
the custody of it. He opened ii, and in
stead OF the large roll containing 5000,
which he fully expected to find, he dis
covered. to use his own expression. "one.
small, measly dollar" The mileage book
was intact, and only one OF the car tick
cts was missing, but Sl93 had left the
company Of the owner forever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
F. STUTZ'S WILL IS FILED.
Makes Requests to Grace LutheFa
Church and Societies.


Church and Societies.
Bequests of $500 10 the English Lutheran
Grace Church, $3.50 to the Sunday uchool,
ike sum to the Ladies Society. and
500 to the Young Ladies Society
are made in the codiciI of Frederick
Stutz, dated December %, 1905. He devises
81 900 to his daughter, Charlotte Eber-
bach, in appreciation Of her loving and
tender care extending over a period OF
several years"
The Will Of Frederick Stutz, dated April
3. 1903, and two codicils, dated January
4 and December % 1906, respectively, were
filed for probate yesterday. The tesla
tors daughters are given the household
furniture and personal effects. The
daughter, Margaretha Dieterich, is given
a life interest in premises 1853 Thirteenth
street and 1906, zoos. and 1910 Eleventh
street northwest. and at her death the
property is to be divided between che
residuary Iegatees. Certain stock Of the
Washington National Building and Loan
Association is 10 be divided between Fred
erick Stutz and Minnie StutZ. grand
children OF the testator while Louis r.
Stutz, a son, is TO receive certain notes
held BIZ his father. and representing ad-
vances made 20 him.
BY the terms Of the codicil dated Janu-
airy l. 1903, the requests 90 Frederick
Stutz. Minnie Stutz. Ida Q. Stutz, Pauline
J.. Kurtz, and Dorothy ID. Stutz are re
voked. Attorney Z. Hilton Jackson iled
the will for probate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
JURYMEN SUMMONED.
To Appear at City Hall to Qualify
for January Term of Court.

The following taXpaying citizens Of
the District have been summoned 10 ap-
pear al the City Hall tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, In Justice Stafford =
Court, to qualify as grand jurymen for
the January term Of court: Simon D.
Bronson, 1912 Fourteenth street; Archer
l. Dietrich Metropolis View; Rudolph
S March, 2207 L street northwest. willy
Warster 92 B street. William a. Mills.
lS02 Vernon avenue: Aloysius JarbOe. Glib
son road: Maurice solomon, "a Eleventh
street northwest. Henry Allen, 14l0 Four
teenth street northwest; MaltrOn Donald
son, I322 Thirty-hfth street, John r.
Wright jr.. 1857 Tenth street; Andrew G..
Hamilton. 404 Seventh street, Sidney
Reizcnstein. Eleventh and + streets;
Benjamin Rosenfeld. SD II street; Albert
J. Shaw. 32l6 Prospect avenue; Broadus
X Alder. - Bates street, John s. Hi
ieary, 3{22 Reservoir place; William j.
Michael go East Capitol street; Charles
T. Derueut 349 Center Market; William
Waters. s33 + street northwest. Charles
A. McElhinny, 4S7 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, James F. Shea, 643 Louisiana
avenue northwest; George ]. Mueller. Sc
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, and
John T. Phillips. 1893 Twenty-ffth street
northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Grand Jury Returns Indictments.

by the grand jury yesterday in Criminal
Court No. 2, Justice Barnard presiding:
Benjamin Langst0n, hOusebreaking and
larceny; James Carroll, HOUSEKEEPING
and larceny; William Brice. alias William
Jones, housebreaking and larceny: George
Simms, assault with dangerous weapon;
John Smith, hOusebreakng; James NJ.
jackson and Patsey Locker, frauds in
connection with the issue of pension
vouchers; Jesse z. Bruden. violation of
postal laws; Eugene 7. Hoover, embezzle-
ment: Eugene +. brennan, embeZzlement;
Roland T Thompson, false pretenses, and
Ellen Pickett, alias Eulalie Pickett.
forgery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
NEW POLICE COURT READY.
Judges Notified to Move Into Build
ing Just Completed.

The judges Of the Police Court were yes
terday notified by the Commissioners that
the new Police Court building is ready for
occupancy, and they were requested to
remove to it at once, in order to cut off
the payment of further rent for the tenn
porary quarters on Fifteenth street.
An additional appropriation is needed to
fully complete the furnishing of the build
ing. but there is enough furniture on hand
TO enable the court to perform their neces-
sary functions. The new building. on the
corner Of Sixth and D streets. was yester-
day inspected by the Commissioners.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
CHARGES NOT FILED.
Half Holiday Delayed Action in
Cotton Exchange Case.

Formal request for fraud order against
the New York Cotton Exchange was not
made al the Post-ofice Department yes
terday- Representative Livingston, Of
Georgia, who has charge Of the matter,
overlooked the fact that the department
closed at noon, and did not arrive until
after business had been suspended FOR the
day. Mr. Livingston's plan now Is 90 lay
the case before Postmaster General Cor
telyOu tomorrow.
officials of the New York exchange have
asked the Postmaster General 10 furnish
thom with copies Of the complaints sub
n-;tted 10 him. They are obviously dis
turbed. and. even If no fraud order is is
sued. il is hoped by those interested in the
movement that the agitation which an
nouncements concerning il have brought
about viii have the effect Of forcing the
exchange 10 take some action toward the
abolition of the abuses which representa-
tives of the cotton growers allege to exist
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
NEGRO REPUBLIC PROPOSED.
Representative Gillespie Has Plan
for Settling Race Troubles.

Representative Gillespie, of Texas. IA
vors a plan for the acquisition Of territory
in Africa IN which to colombo under the
supervision of the United States govern
ment, all negroes who desire to leave this
country. Mr.. Gillespie does not suggest
the enforced deportation Of any members
of the colored race. but thinks the govern
ment should pay the expenses of trans
porting to the proposed new republic any
negroes who wish To go there.
The Texas Congressman has examined
the law bearing on the matter, and is con-
WINGED that his plan is constitutional lie
probably viii introduce a bill providing
for the carrying out Of his scheme shortly
after Congress reassemhles.
The idea was not suggested 10 him BY
the Brownsville riot, he says. nor does ne
claim that 1t is new. There is no race
hatred in the movement" he said. in dis
cussing it. but only a desire 10 do what
is best for all the races"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Hotel Manager sued.

Georgia Flynn, Administrative Of Albert
FLYNN. yesterday entered suit in the
District Supreme Court against Orrin s
Staples. manager Of the Riggs House, foI
5000 for alleged damages. The plain
tiff alleges that on January z, last, her
husband. who was employed at the hotel
as carving and coffee man. died from al
legged injuries he received by the explo-
sion of boiler, or urn. in the hotel build
ing. E. Hilton Jackson and Aylett Nicol
appear as attorneys for Mrs Flynn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
The Dinner at a Discount.

Prom the Saturday Evening Post
Judge Adolph Meyer, Of Louisiana, who
represents New Orleans in Congress. is a
calm and Unconditional man except when
people talk to him of Gen. Benjamin f.
Butler and the Union soldiers who occu-
pied New Orleans during the civil war.
7 suppose, judge a friend said to him
recently, you were there when Butler's
men stole the spoOns?'
No" replied the judge, Il was away
fighting in the army, but my family was
there. What do you suppose they did to
US? They came into my mothers house
one day when the dinner was cooking on
the stove
And stole the dinner, I suppose, broke
in the friend.
stole the dinner, my eye," roared the
Judge They threw the dinner on the
floor and stole the stove"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
FINANCIAL REVIEW QUITS.
Banking Paper MerEes with the
United states Investor.

The Financial Review, which has been
published by the American Security and
Trust Company for the last fifteen years,
bids farewell to the public in its issue of
yesterday. In summing up the record of
its life, the Review says the resources OF
the local banking institutions have in
creased no less than 66000.000.
About a month ago the Review was
acquired BY the United States Investor.
and. beginning with the next issue, VIII
be merged with that paper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
photographers to Entertain.

The Telegraph Club viii hold open
house this afternoon at the handsome new
club rooms, 732 Thirteenth street north
west. from 2:30 p. m. until 80" as the
operators put it. Every newspaper man
and telegrapher in the city Is invited to
call and bring friends Refreshments of
the kind usually served on New Year
day have been provided by the house COM
mittee, and an orchestra will furnish mu-
sic 10 help enliven the occasion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Report Damage Appraisements.

Charles A Baker. George W. Moss, and
George Spransy. composing the union
railroad station grade claims commission.
yesterday reported to the District Supreme
Court their appraisements of the damages
which have resulted to the property front
ing on the south side Of Massachusetts,
avenue. between North Capitol street and
New Jersey avenue, owing to the change
of the grade of Massachusetts avenue
made by the District Commissioners in
connection with the providing of a plaza
around the union station.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Leaves Al TO WIDOW.

The viii OF Charles r. Vernon. dated
October q, 1896. was fled for probate yes
terday. The testatOr devises his personal
estate to his widow, Mrs Fannie A. Yer
non. who is also to have a life interest in
premises 469 f street southwest. and a
dwelling at Falls Church. Va The real
estate. at the death Of the widow. is TO
go to Laura V. Montgomery and Ella G..
Hunt, daughters of the deceased. c. Clin-
ton James is named as executor Of the
will
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

To Fort Monroe. No-tolk Newport News and all
points South-Norfok and Washington steamers
every day IT the year al go =. m
To Mount Yen0n-EIectric trains leave Twelfth
street and Psunss irauia every hour from II
a. n. to p. N.
To Alexandra steamer Callahan hourly
from $50 a. Ia. TO $50 D. N.
To BocS Greek Bridge. Geological Pak. Chew
Chase and kensingtou-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
FIRE IN AST0R GARAGE.

Several Lives i'm Danger when
Quantity of Gasoline ExpIOdes.
New York Dec 51.-Fire I'm the garage
of Col. John Jacob Astor in West Twenty
eighth street to-day destroyed three valu-
able automobiles belonging to Col. Astor
and nearly caused the loss Of several
lives.
Soon after the fire started the flames ex-
ploded a quantity Of gasoline. Occupants
of apartments above the garage were
cut off from escape and were carried out
bv police and firemen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS.

New National Richard carrie. in The Spring
Chicken 3I5 and J.. n.
Belasco-Eddie Foy II The Earl and the Girl. %
2I5 and sI5 p 10.
Coumbis-Harry Bulssr. in The Man Prom
Now z.l5 snd s.l5 p. 10.
CIase's-Polite vaudeville. 2.l5 ard Sis ?. m.
Najestic-"A Jolly Baron 2:I5 and SIS p. IN.
Acsdemy-"The Ninety and Niuc. 2a5 and Sis
p. IT,
New Lyceum Kentucky Bellies, in "Soeiety," 2.l5
and s Is T. m
Convention HaH-Rollcr skating morning. after
noon, and evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
BIG STORE INCORPORATED.
Woodward & LOthrOp Place Papers
on Record with Register of Deeds.

on Record with Register of Deeds.
Papers for the Incorporation of Wood
ward & Lothrop were placed on record
yesterday I'm the Office of the register Of
deeds The object Of the firm is TO con-
duct a mercantile business in the man
ner and form usually conducted in de
partment stores. The existence Of the
company Is to be perpetual and the
capital stock is placed at $15CO.00o.
divided into shares of the par value OF
slOO each. It is stated that five trustees
are to manage the affairs of the company
for the first year.
1t is also stated that by a majority
vote of the whole board an executive com
mittee OF three may be appointed from
the trustees. Such committee shall have
and may exercise all or any of fhe powers
Of the board of trustees.
The inCOrpOTatOTs. who are also to con-
stitute the board of trustees. are: s. Wal
ter Woodward, Alvin s, Lothrop, Max
Fischer, William W. Everett, and George
y. Everett.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Mrs. Blanche H. Bayly's Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Blanche Hammett
Bayly, eldest daughter Of the late DR..
Charles NJ. Hammett, and wife Of Mr..
S. p Bayly, viii be held at the residence.
SIS + street southwest, tomorrow WED
nesday) at p. N. The services viii be
conducted by Rev. Richard F. Williams,
pastor Of Trinity Church, of which Mrs
Bayly was a member.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
B0OMLET FOR LODGE.
Massachusetts Senator, However, De-
cIinex 90 Enter Taft Class.

cIineS 90 Enter Taft Glass.
a Massachusetts, man who came 10
Washington yesterday brought with him
"a boomlet for Senator Lodge for Pres e
dent With that modesty so characteristic
of New Englanders. the Massachusetts
man declined TO come out in the open
and permit his name to be shouted from
the housetoPs. He said, however, that d
plan 10 nominate Senator Lodge was be
ing talked Of among Bay state politicians.
and that a full-groWn boom would be
launched in due season.
Senator Lodge smiled when the matter
was mentioned 10 him. "All ] want"
said he. is to remain in the Senate. j.
Massachusetts is willing 10 keep me
there / shall be fully satisfied" He was
not even willing TO enter the Secretary
Taft class by announcing that in the
improbable event that the opportunity 20
run for the great Office were 20 come 10
me ! should not decline IT,"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Court Anthnrizes SnIe-

Justice Barnard, on the petition of J. E.
McNally and H. L. Rust. trustees, yes
terday authorized the sale of premises
$50 and 932 K street northwest. for SO, 0Oo
Humphrey r. Wagar made the offer to
purchase The court ordered the sale
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be
shown BY February next
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Sues for SuDDorf.

Maude L. James yesterday began suit
in the local courts against Alexander
Silas James, a messenger in the Govern
ment Printing Office. for maintenance.
They were married May 9. 1906. and Mrs.
James claims that her husband left her
shortly after the ceremony, and has failed
since to contribute toward her support
Attorney L. Melendez King appears for
Mrs. James
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Husband Gets nirorce.

An absolute divorce was granted by
Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday to
Charles A. Prairie from Exaena Prairie
The custody Of the child OF the couple is
granted TO the husband. Campbell Car
rington appeared as counsel for the petit
toner
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Now Eccf for 1907

Order Your New Years Wines To-day
At DOnnellys. 18th and I. Phone NJ 1895.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01

Table q hote dinner. 75c-, 1913; concert by
Hungarian orchestra. noon 10 midnight.
Park Hotel Winter Garden, Rathskeller,
\. Y. ave. and 18th 81.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01

The limit of deliciousness is reached in
Holmes genuine homemade pies The
crisp, fiaky cruSts are generously filed with
the choicest home-prepared filings and
every pie is baked just so. Mince, pumpkin
and other favOrite kinds, &c. Rich, home
made Fruit Cake, 25c. pound. Holmes Bak-
cry, LIST and 4 SITS. Phones K. 1440 q 1441.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Sncc,aI New years nav.

Start the New Year with comfort. ]. ]
Georges < Son, Inc. Foot Specialists. l21l
Pa ave
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
BE in style.

Perfection in Oyster Cooking.
oyster and chop House, 5l3 18th st. nv
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01

The choicest cuts of New York
Roasts and other meats. J. II. Buscher.
Center Market, 9Th St wing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01

Sea Foods, steaks, Chops, Salads,
DC Philadelphia Oyster and Chop HOUSE, 55 IIth NV
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01

Elk Grove Butter Coupons EntitIe
You to a beautiful picture free. S22 La. ave
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
1IacnoIin SIM Water.

Our Famous Private stock Rye, 75c. ct.
Good as any 81 brand. Donnelly's, 14th&I
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01

In our new home, 1924 18th ST. NV. II
Ellsworth Sands, Prop. Positively nC
connection with any other house.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
Resf PIGS 10 Re HID.

ReiSinger's lee Cream is Absolutely
Pure; 81 gal, sec Z gal. 235 G. Phone NJ. Z76