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The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
CAPITAL SHOWS PROGRESS.
Commissioner MacfarIand Traces
History of Washington.

History OF washington
THE National Capital" was the subject
Of an address by Commissioner Macfar-
land before the Mems Club, OF the Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church, last
night. The Commissioner traced the his
tory of the city from the date Of its
foundation by President George Washing
ton, dwelling with emphasis upon the
statement that the progress Of the city
since 1878, the time Of the adoption OF
the permanent form of government, Is
due to the local government, which Is one
OF public opinion even though it does not
include the right of franchise.
The citizenship of the National Capi-
tal" said Commissioner mcfarland, Is
especially intelligent. drawn from the best
of every State ia the Union, every prov
ince in Canada. aud from the countries
beyond the seas
1T is highly organized for activity IN
public affairs, and develops and employs
public opinion. with the aid of an entirely
independent press, in an unusual degree.
Besides the Board OF Trade and the
Business Mems Association. each with a
membership of more than zoo representa-
tive citizens. there are at least a score OF
other organizations Of similar character
and aims, and in all probably 2,0o9 men
and many women devoting much of their
tine. in organized effort to public affairs.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
CATHOLIC PASTOR BENEFITS.
Rev. MIR. FeaIy Inherits Estate of
Mary c. CafOn-Other Wills Filed.

Rev. MIR Feaiy IHhertts Essafe OK
Mary c. CafOn-Other Wills Filed.
The Rev. Ignatius Fealy assistant pas
tor Of ST. Joseph's Church is named as
sole beneficiary and executor by the terms
Of the will Of Mary c. Cation, dated
June l9. 1896. and hled for probate yes
terday Father Fealy is a cousin of the
deceased.
Marian f. Gibbon, the wife of d. J.
Gibbon, whose will. dated May 25 1892,
was offered for probate yesterday, Is
named as sole beneficiary and executrix
of the estate.
II. Bowyer Mcdonald, by his viii. dated
February II, 1896. devises all his property
to his son, Donald Mcdonald. The will
was filed for probate yesterday.
Naming his wife. Helen V. Doering,
as the sole beneficiary of his estate, after
the payment Of a number Of small be-
quests 10 relatives is the sum and sub
stance OF the will Of Jonas D0ering, dated
June "A. 1905.
William c. Tyler. by his will dated jan
uary Is. 1880. devises all his property to
his wife. Sarah F. Tyler, and also names
her as eXecutrix Of the estate.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
DIXEY REJOINS COMPANY.
He und Leading Lady Missed Train
and Took a Freight.

The report published yesterday morning
to the effect that Miss May Nordstrom,
formerly of this city, and Henry E.
Dixey had disappeared from the Man on
the Box company. now playing in Iowa
was declared last evening TO be without
foundation by Mrs. Marie L. Nordstrom,
the mother Of the young actress, who
lives at 1915 Twenty-frst street.
Mrs. Nordstrom received a letter from
her daughter yesterday. dated KeOkuk,
Iowa, and stating that she and Mr.. DiXey
missed the train from Ottumwa the day
before and had to follow the company on
a freight train, arriving late, but in time
for the performance
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
PUGHS BODY TAKEN SOUTH.
Senator'S Funeral 70 Take Place To-
mOrroyr nt EnfauIa.

Mrs. Pugh, accompanied by other mem
bers Of the family. left last night with
the body Of former Senator James l.
Pugh, for Eufaula, Ala. where the fu-
neral viii be held tomorrow. No services
were held at the late statesman's home,
1898 r street. this city. The body was
taken to the Penn yIvania depot and sent
by the Southern Railway, the train leav-
ing at II o'clock
Ali arrangements for the funeral at
Eufaula, Senator Pugh's former home
and where he spent most Of his life,
have been completed. John Pugh, son,
who practices law at Birmingham, Will
meet his mother and brothers at Eufaula
tomorrow The rites at the Eufaula
Episcopal Church will be conducted by
a nephew of the former Senator. Sena-
tor Pugh was a member OF the Episcopal
Church.
Mrs Pugh and family will return to
Washington next week.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
VETERANS ARE ENTERTAINED.
Spanish War Survivors Are Guests
of Conversational Church.

The Army and Navy Club Of the First
Congregational Church entertained last
night as their guests the department and
camps of the United Spanish War Vet
erans of the District, who turned out IN
fun force under the command OF Capt
J. Walter Mitchell. the department com
mander of the District.
A varied programme Of speeches inter
spersed with musical numbers was pre-
sented. and various members Of the
camps were called upon 10 relate their
experiences in the Cuban and Philippine
campaigns A delegation Of the Woman's s
Relief Corps attended the entertainment
headed by the president, Mrs. Isabel Wor-
relf Ball
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Naval Orders.

Commander T. f. BEATTY. detached Navy Depart
meut 70 Command Buffalo
Commander J, F, PARKER, detached Buffalo
home wait orders.
Lieut. Commander z. ANDREWS, detached Nsvy
Department. and Paymaster J. H. MERRIAM
to Camden. for duty in connection fitting out
Kansas
Assistant PaymasteT D. G.. McRTTCHTE, TO Bureau
Of Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department.
Assistant Psymaster J. L. CHATTERT0N. 10 Han
cock.
Warrant Machinist l. H. WENTWORTH detached
Tennessee, home.
Capt. J. L. Hanuum. retired, died at Philadelphia,
March 10.
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS-FoIlowiHg
are the movements Of vessels reported to the
Bureau cf Navigation:
Arrived March 3. Baltimore, at Alden; New Jer-
sey, at Hampton Roads; Scorpion. az Santo
Domingo City. March 10, Prairie at CienfueEos.
Saied-AIarcb g. Rhode Island. from Hampton
Roads for Guantanamo. March TO- Scorpion.
from Sant6 Domingo City for San Juan: Des
Moiues, from Guantanamo for Santiago dc Cuba.
Minnesota. commissioned at navy yard Norfolk
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
FRESHMAN CLASS ORGANIZED.
W. VI. Birney Elected President ny
George Washington Law students.

At meeting of the freshman law class
of George Washington University. held
last evening, a class organization was
effected. and the following officers elected;
President ". NJ. Bimeyi vice president e, NJ
Clark. secretary. W. c. Carpenter; treasurer r. ID
DalzeH; historian Of the class. e. r. Aldrch, edi-
tor Of the Mall p. a. Stuart: executive committee
F. o. Horner. chairman B. Z. Briggs A. &. Con
zales. IT,
The meeting was the result Of several
attempts TO hold an election. and resulted
ia a display of hearty good-fellowship.
There is talk of class smoker in the
near future TO celebrate the rise of a
class spirit. which il IS hoped viii inspire
the class throughout its course.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Detective Greene Mal.es Canture.

Detective Greene last night arrested
Rosine Brooks colored, Of 1917 Fuller
street northwest, on the charge Of grand
larceny, and afterward recovered jewelry,
silverware, and clothing valued at about
S100. which, it is charged, she had stolen
from the residence of William W. Bas-
well, of 145l Monroe street northwest,
during the past week. An additional
charge Of larceny was placed against the
girl for the alleged theft of silver toilet
articles belonging TO Miss Katherine
Pearline, of 225 L street southeast.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
ARCHIE REGAINS APPETITE.
Eats Neal of Beefsseak and Potatoes
with Great Relish.

Archie Roosevelt sat up in bed yester-
day and part0ok OF the first solid food
he has eaten since his Illness vas
diagnosed as diphtheria. He was propped
up with pillows and allowed to have a
small portion Of beefsteak and potatoes,
which he devOuTed with a relish lie con-
yinues 10 improve steadily. and unless
some Unforeseen complication develops,
there IS little doubt Of his rapid recovery.
He was resting quietly last night. and
the President and the physicians are
greatly encouraged Dr. Lambert is still
with the young patient, but may return
TO New York at any time.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
MINED to Revise Drawing Course.

J. \. Chamberlain, Mrs. S. Z. Fuller.
Miss Annie n. Wilson. Miss Hilda North,
and Miss May P. shipman have been ap-
pointed as a committee to revise the
course in drawing in the local public
schools. This is the fourth revision COM
mittee 10 be appointed. the courses in
English, history, and arithmetic being
also in process Of revision to meet the
ideas Of Superintendent Chancellor.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Teachers Hold Meeting.

The Teachers Advisory Council met
yesterday afternoon in Franklin School,
and Miss Bessie Dodge, of the sixth
grade. sixth division, was elected a mem
Der. Miss Dodge viii represent the inter
mediate grades in the council A COM
mittee on textbooks was appointed
composed of the following: Miss Jo-
sephine Burke. chairman: Miss II. p.
Bradshaw, and Harry English.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Visiting Omcers ReKistered.

The following officers registered at the
War and Navy Departments yesterday:
ArIny-Capt. B. J. Edgen. jr., medical
department, Department of Texas. Capt.
George 2. Heard. medical department.
Department OF Colorado.
Navy-ReaT Admiral J. b. COghlan, re-
tired. New York; Lieut. Commander
Thomas F. Carter. Pensacola Navy Yard.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
w. G. Leland Addresses Society.

Waldo g. Leland was the speaker Of
the evening at the meeting of the Co
lumbia Historical Society, held at the
Shoreham last night his subject being
The Archives of the Federal Govern
ment." He discussed the character as
well as the extent of material in the
archives OF the various departments of
the United States government. Remarks
were made by number OF the members
of the society upon the subject at hand
at the close Of Mr.. Lelands address.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Social Club Gives Entertainment.

The first annual entertainment and
dance Of the Northeast Social Club took
place last evening at the National Rifles
Armory, several features of the perform
ance being some of Washingtons best
local talent At the conclusion of the
programme a dance was given. Follow
ing is the committee that had charge of
the arrangements: J. A. Duffy. J. A.
Wiedman. T. L. Costello, G. J. Enern,
and W. J. White.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
COL. JOHN KETCHAM BURIED.
Resident of Harpers Ferry Laid to
Rest in GIenyOOd Cemetery.

The body of Col. John Ketcham. father
in-law of Col Henry r. Miles, former
superintendent of the fire-alarm service
of Washington, who died Saturday at
Harpers Ferry, was brought to this city
yesterday and inferred in GlenwOod
Cemetery.
Col Ketcham at one time lived In Wash
ington. He was seventy-three years old
at the time Of his death. and had lived
at Harpers Ferry for several years. His
daughter, Mrs Miles, and other members
of tie family accompanied the body
Funeral services at the grave We're con-
Quoted by Rev. Wood of Harpers Ferry
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
Twentieth Century Club TO Meet.

rs the modern newspaper a help or a
be discussed this evening at a meeting
Of the Twentieth Century Club of the
Y. N. c. A. Several newspaper men and
members of the club will take part in
the discussion.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
COAST SOLONS HALT
Killed Anti-Japanese Laws
When President Wires.
NEW TREATY THREATENED
Legislature, Eager for
Exclusion laws, Standing In Way
of White House Negotiations with
Tokyo, Recedes from Position.
Gov. GiIIett Sends Message.

Sacramento. March 11-President Roose-
welt Knocked out the anti-Japanese legis-
lstion in one round to-day.
The shadow of the big stick" reached
clear across the continent. and il proved
weighty enough to dampen the ardor of
the Jealous champions OF japanese eX-
clusion. Here is his telegram to Gov.
.GMett which did this speedy and ef-
fective work:
Hon. James n. Gtllett, governor Of Cali
fornia, Sacramento. Cal:
Action OF legislature reported in this
mornings papers most unfortunate in ef-
feet upon my efforts to secure exclusion
Of japanese laborers by friendly agree
ment, and If continued will probably
render recent legislation Of Congress for
that purpose ineffective. Please secure
suspension OF further action until receipt
Of letter from me.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Accompan anying this telegram from the
President was letter from Gov. Gillette
to the legislature expressing the hope that
careful consideration be given to the
Presidents statement.
Telegram Created Sensation.
The reading Of the Presidents telegram
and the governors letter created a pro-
found sensation in the assembly, where
several anti-Japanese bills were about To
be considered The members promptly
killed all japanese legislation. and so
I the legislature, which ends tomorrow
will close with nothing having been done
to hamper the White House in its rela-
tions with Tokyo.
! The laws contemplated By the California
/ legislature threatened TO block completely
/ the negotiations Of the new japanese
/ tfeaty. The course taken IN Sacramento
/ has been the cause Of q series Of con
/ ferences between the President and Secre
tary OF State Root, both OF whom have
i been considerably worried about the situa
/ ton.
Root at White House.
Mr.. Root was at the White House unit
midnight Sunday, and 1t is understoo,
that the telegram 10 Gov. Gillette wal
sent then The letter WAS also writer
then. Last night there was another con
ference on the subject. attended by Sec
TetaTy Root, Secretary OF the Navy Met
calf, who is from California, and Senate
Flint Of that State.
It appears also that the San Francisc'
school board has not modified its resolu
ton barring japanese from the publ
schools as it agreed TO do, when fl
Washington recently, and this proved Al
obstacle 10 further negotiation wit
Japan, the government at Tokyo refusini
to discuss the treaty until the schoo
board had taken the promised action.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12

The next joint meeting viii take place
AT the New Willard on Monday evening.
March IS It was voted that both men
and women friends of the George Wash
ington University oe invited to the meet
ing on March =.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
RECLAIMS ARID LAND.

Government Performing Great Task
Out West.
Millions for moisture" was the subject
Of an address delivered before the Ma
tional Geographic Society last evening in
the National Rifles Armory, by c. ].
Blanchard, statistician of the Reclamation
Service.
The lecture was profusely illustrated
with colored views Of the work of the
government in the West.
Z .SAY YOUR I'D IN THE HERALD
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
SPRINGS NEWEST

And most distinctive suitings are
here for your inspection. Handsome
fabrics from the leading foreign
looms
EyFinest tailoring, lowest consist
ent prices.
z. II. SNYDER & CO.,
TAilOrs and Importers, I'LL PsnnA. Ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-12
G. v. !. HAS $4,000.
Building SiteFund Increased
at Committee Meeting.
GENERAL APPEAL IS ISSUED

Circular Outlining the Needs and
Purposes of the University To BE
Walled 10 the Residents of the city
sanotI,er Meeting to BE Held Mon
tay-Rabbi simon Speaks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-15
ToWNSHEND.
The Late Rev. J. D. colburn.

a more complete record of the life Of
Rev Isaac Davis Colburn of Nashua, n.
H., than that given in the last issue Of
The Phoenix was given in last Wednes-
days Nashua Telegram, and the following
extracts are quoted: MIR. Colburn was
born in Hudson N H., Sept. 80. 1881. At
10 years of age he was converted and
baptized into the Baptist church He
was active in church life and soon the
church voted him a license to preach
He began his studies at New Hampton,
n H., and when the school was removed
to Fairfax. Vt, he went thither and
finished his preparation for college. In
1855 he entered Brown university in the
class with men who have since attained
celebrity In many directions; foremost
among them We're DIR. w. w. Kecnc Of
Philadelphia, famous surgeon DR. A. b.
Juu-0r Of New York, Prof. Robert Thurs
ton of Cornell, Prof. r. w. Bancroft Of
Brown university Judge f. D. Ely of
Boston, Rev. Drs. A. X. Potter and Da-
Vid Weston. John Hay, class of 1858, was
also an intimate friend and companion
He received much inspiration from these.
his fellow students, and kept I'm sympa-
thetic touch with them. World wide mis-
sions received much additional emphasis
from the presence In his class of Elna-
than Judson, son Of the apostle to Bur
ma, Adoniram Judson. He determined to
Newton Theological institution in the
class of 1863, having as classmates Rev.
Drs. \. j. Gordon of Boston and y. A.
w Smith. president Of the Karen Theo-
logical school in Insein. Burma After his
graduation Mr.. Colburn and Miss Mary
+. Blandin teacher in the seminary at
Townshend, Vt, were united In marriage
In company with Rev. d. A. w. Smith
and wife Mr. and Mrs. Colburn went to
England to sail under the English flag
for fear of southern privateers around
Cape of Good Hope After an evcntful
voyage Of six months they reached Bur
ma where his life's work was done For
four wears he was exposed to the severe
climate In Tavoy, where his health suf-
fered a serious break. After year at
Tongoo. he went to Rangoon where he
wrought ten years before the final break
in health that caused him to relinquish
work and return to this country in 1880.
He superintendent the Mission Press at
Rangoon and engaged in school and jungle
work among the Sgan Karens"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-15
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Myron Benson of Bondville IS Wis
ting at \. W. Rawsons.
Mrs. Calista Clayton left Monday to
visit in Northheld, Mass.
Charles Wolcott OF New York spent a
Ia" uasa ia Town TINS week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dodge Of Chester
are visiting in town this week.
Mrs. w. a. Pease and daughter. jamie
returned Wednesday from "a weeks visit
in Weston
Joseph Cummings has moved to Town
shend. We are sorry to lose a good
citizen.
Mr.. Severance Of Newfane came to
Ben Gallups Tuesday, where he will stay
some time.
Mrs. o. S. Stuart went to Leomins-
ter, Mass, Monday to visit her son and
his family.
Mrs E. y. Randall Of Castleton has
come to spend several weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. \. H. Holden
DR.. Babbitt and daughter, Florence, re-
turned to their home in New York Sat
urday after spending a few DAYS with
DIR. Babbitt's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur jackson of Barre
came Friday to visit. Mr.. jackson re-
turned to his work Thursday. but Mrs.
jackson will stay a few weeks
benjamin BostWick and Lillian Nav
Leno were married at the Methodist par
sonage Monday evening. They went to
Worcester, Mass Wednesday.
Mrs. Jennie Coleman. widow Of 4 q
coleman, many years well-known resi-
dent in town, died in Manchester Centre
Wednesday from pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs L. O. Wilbur attended the
Ileoe Mountain Grange meeting at Wind
nam Tuesday evening, Seven members
were initiated and a harvest supper fol-
lowed
The young friends of Grace FELTON, gave
her a surprise party last Wednesday
evening the occasion being her 18th
plrthday anniversary. a social time was
enjoyed with games and music. Cake and
coffee were served
Bradford Landman celebrated his eqtb
plrthday anniversary Tuesday. His
orothers and sisters We're present at din
her and the nephews and nieces took tea
ana spent the evening. 1t was a very
enjoyable occasion
The Baptist ladies' aid society held a
social and supper at II. A. Dudiey's last
thursday afternoon and evening. The
mouse was well filled and an excellent
supper was served. AT the entertainment
In the evening charades, music. a debate
ana a slmpliied spelling contest afforded
much amusement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-15
Five Interesting Services Sunday.

Five services We're held i'm the Baptist
church last Sunday, all were Of more
than usual interest. The boys and girls
meeting at $50 p. m, conducted by Rev.
Mr. Hafer was fun of enthusiasm. The
under 100 years, having young hearts.
was so broad that none could have felt
themselves excluded. II is to be re-
GREETED that the seminary students could
not have been present In full force but
this was impossible, as many Of them had
returned TO their homes for the vacation
period. The subject OF the meeting was
Traps. These are guarded against by
John 3: l6 Some Of the traps are sell
ishness, untruthfuness, uncleanness. in
temperance and irreVcrenCe. The scrip
ture reading was from memory verses
and the entire talH by Mr.. Hafer was in
q conversational manner, even the young
est feeling themselves "A necessary part
of it when they We're able to help by
answering questions Rev. MIR Hafer's
ability to interest and hold the attention
of the young was brought out very forci-
bly, at this meeting 1t is a gift not given
to all and is one Of the qualifications that
lead to success in the Christian work
The evening was enjoyed by both
churches and the largest audience during
the series was assembled 1t has been
decided to omit the Saturday evening
meeting this week. and Sunday will close
the series. The meeting for boys and
girls at $50 p. IN. will have as subject
The Way to the Palace Beautiful" 4
cordial invitation to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-15

II. J. Wilson Of Brattleboro spent Sun
day in town.
J. II. Ware is absent in Boston this
week on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin OF Jamaica
are visitors at Frank Martins.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Beebe of Bel
lows Falls spent Sunday at X. w Beebe's.
Mrs. j. ~ Ware has recently visited her
daughter, Miss Mary Ware, in Bellows
Falls.
Miss Myra Hobart, who was absent in
Guilford several weeks, has returned
home.
Deacon c. @. Stebbns and Miss Ella
Stebbins returned Monday night from
Nashua, n. II.
A. l.. SaXton, who has occupied a
farm in the north part of the town,
moved Monday to Newfane.
Mrs. Royal Sanderson has been confined
to the house all winter, but this week was
able TO get out of door to visit a neigh
Dor.
O. j. Smith and Miss Cora Brown Of
Athens called on friends in town Tues
day, while on their return from visit in
Bondville.
The senior class, which had planned
social for the last day of school, March s,
gave IL up on account of the eVangelistic
meetings that are being held
F. L. Lowe will deal in maple syrup
this season and will pay 20 cents per
gallon for good quality weighing IL pounds
to gallon, and will furnish storage.
The shedding, which has been almost
uninterrupted since Thanksgiving time,
has been utilized to the extent that c.
II. Wizards mill yard is well filled with
logs.
Harry Sparks, who has been driver on
the Townshend- SaXtons River stage route
the past few weeks has gone to New
fame where he will be employed by Earle
Davis at the County House.
l.. r. Barnes's new horse took the OPP
portunity Thursday, March 7, to travel
the meat route without a driver. The
blacksmith shop was the finish in the
case. No damage was done.
The school directors held a meeting for
organization last Saturday. Dr. F. L.
Osgood was chosen chairman and clerk
II has been decided to build new school
house in district No. 8 and it will prob
ably be completed in season for the fall
term of school, 1907.
We We're pleased to notice in comparing
the records of votes of the different towns
In this county on the license question as
given In the last issue of The Phoenix
mat Townshend gave the highest per
cent Tor prohibition. Ninety per cent or
nlne-tenths of the votes cast were for no
Incense and Westminster was a close
second.
D. 70. Edison is a successful egg pro-
Queer as the following record will show:
december, $50 dozen, $66.66; January, 24O
dozen, S73.7Si February, 240 dozen, S64 60:
making a total income of S2O5O7 The
cost OF feed for the three months was
SlSlS' leaving a clear profit of Sl5694.
The profits were from 100 pullets. Forty
old hens just paid their way.
The body of Choate Howard of Meri-
den, Conn., was brought here Thursday
evening, March 7, for burial in the family
lot IN lakewood cemetery. There were
services at Townshend Inn Friday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, Many of the former
friends and acquaintance of the late Mr..
Howard attending. Rev. w. W. Gushee
officiated. The body was accompanied by