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The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
EQUINE TEST NOW IN PERIL
DavenpOrt's Steed IndiSpOsed and
Endurance Ride Postponed.
Friends of American Horse Eager
for Contest Until Invited TO
Get Ia Race.

The proposal Of Homer Davenport the
cartoonist 10 furnish one OF his Arabian
horses for q government test to prove
that the Arabian steed has great endur-
ance, and is more serviceabIe for the cav
airy than the American animal. has
aroused an interesting. but up TO this
time. only a prohusss discussion Of the
relative merits Of the American horse and
his Arabian brother. with ever so many
sideights on patriotism and admonitfons
10 stand up for the American horse.
Mr. Dayenports proposal however, bids
fair u fail for want OF the horse The
last word from Mr. Davenport received
at the War Department was an expIana-
tion that the animal he had entered for
the long distance test was sick. and he
would not say when he would be able 10
90 10 the pole. The effect has been 10
suspend the official plans for the test pro-
posed BY Davenport, TO be made al his
own expense
The announcement that the government
was willing 20 allow the test to be made
called out lot Of interesting correspond
ence. one patriotic citizen IN New York
State wrote rather excitedly that IL would
be grossly unpatriotic 10 let the Arabian
steed 90 through the endurance test With
out competition He declared that II
would not be fair to the American horse.
He was promptly advised that the War
Department had 10 disposition TO dis
erlminate against the American animal.
and suggested that, while il was not the
purpose OF the department 10 promote a
horse race. the competition would be open
to any American citizen who cared 10 en-
ter his mount on the same conditions. Mr..
Davenport had proposed, namely. 20 pay
ali the expenses. Nothing more was
heard from the New Yorker
one Of the most interesting communl-
cations came from Gen. John b. Castle
man, president Of the American Saddle
Horse Breeders Association. who sent a
picture Of pedgreed animal he would
enter Cen Beil carried the letter 10 the
President, who promptly decided that
Gen. Castleman could not be ignored
ofhcially in any matter involving the
pride Of the American horse. and he was
invited 10 enter tie speed contest with
his Blue Grass animal. Later the general
expressed the fear that the test might
prove too much for a high-strung Ken
lucky horse, and intimated that he
thought the whole scheme was one which
might cause the humane societies to get
busy. The War Department hastened TO
assure Gen. Castleman that the test was
20 be conducted under conditions that
could not arouse criticism from any QUAR-
ter, that IL would be Under government
auspices, and would not be cruel. Moth
ing more has been heard from the Ken
tuckian.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
DRAINAGE ACT GIVEN BLOW
District Court of Appeals Declares
the Law to Be Unconstitutional.
Quashfng of Assessment Against
Alice Brooke Property Is Up
held by Justice RObb.


Justice Robb. Of the District Court OF
Appeals. yesterday affirmed the decree of
the lower court in quashing an assess
ment against certain real estate belong
ing 10 Alice Brooke, resident OF Mary
land. for connecting the property vita
water main and sewer and placing there
in plumbing.
The court upheld the contention of the
petition and declared the act of Congress,
commonly known as the drainage act"
10 be unconstitutional and void, because
of discrimination, consisting in the fast
that the District Commissioners have not
the authority to connect property with
water main and sewer II the owner of the
property be a resident OF the District,
whereas they may have the owner fined
for each day he fails 10 connect the prop
erty with water main and sewer If he
lives outside the Jurisdiction of the Dis
trict.
The decision declares that IL he 0he
owner) lives here. he must pay a fine OF go
to jail, but the Commissioners must keep
away from his premises. II he does not
live here. the Commissioners may proceed
TO promote the public health by connect
ing mis- premises as the law provides No
valid reason occurs 10 US why premises
in the District of Columbia similarly situ-
ated should not be similarly dealt with
No valid reason has been suggested why
the Commissioners should not be clothed
with exactly the same authority over the
premises of residents as the act gives
them over the premises OF nonresidents
The discrimination in the act being clear
and 10 our minds unreasonable and un-
just, we are constrained 10 sustain the
judgment Of the court below quashing the
tax"
Attorneys George c. Gertman and John
Ridout We're counsel for Mrs. Brooke.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Congressional IabFaFy-0pen a. n. to 10 p m On
secular days; from p to 10 p "a ON sundays
and certain holidays.
Public HbFaFy-ODea a. n. to p, m; ; holidays
10 a. N. TO 10 p, m. Sundays, TO 10 p m
Executive Mansion-0pen 10 a. N. 10 p IN.
United States Capitol-Open a. m. to D. ~
United States Treasusy--Open 3 m. 70 D m
State. War and Navy Depsrtments-0pen 3 a. N.
to y M THE original declaration Of Independence
is in the Library Of ths state Department.
United States Patent ofhee-Open q. N. 10 2
p. N
United States Pension BuFeau-oDen a. m. to I
p. IA.
United States Post-oiaee-open a. m. to 2 P. NJ
Washington City Post-office- Open all hours. The
Dead Letter Office is in the city post-offce.
National Botanic Gardens-open a. m. to p m
Fish Cummission-Open a N. 70 4 D. m.
Army Medical Museum-open 3 a. Ia 70 p, m.
National Museum-0pen a. m 70 p N. linclud-
ing holidays.
Smithsonian Institution-open a, u- to ?, n
(incuding holidays.
Agricultural Departnsrt-open a. m. to 4 7 NJ.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing-oDen a. IL.
70 30 p m.
Washington Monument Css5ls feet in height Open
a. IN. 10 $50 ?. N. Elevator does not run after
50 D. nj
Corcoran Gallery Of Art-open $50 a. m to p N.
N winter; a. N. TO D. m. in summer Sundays
ls59 ,. m to p. m.. excepting IN midsummer Ad-
mission free Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. and
Sundays; other days sc admission.
Government Printing oflce-Open 10 .. m. % 2
p. IN
Navy Ysrd-Opeu g. N. 10 5 30 p. N.
IN THE SUBURBS
Mount Vernon. the home and tomb Of Washington
Open il a. m. TO y. m.
Arlington National Cemetery-0pen all day.
Cathedral Grounds. Tennaliyt0wn road-Open g.
N 10 >. m
United States Soldiers Home-Open Q q. N. TO
sunset.
Geological Park-Open all day.
Rock Greek Bridge and Psrh.
Chevy Chase and kensington.
Naval ObseTFatory-Open 9 a. N. TO 3 p. N.
Cabin John Bridge. Cathoie University. and Alex
andria.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
SOLVES SMOKE EVIL
Manager Of Star Laundry
Takes Cue from Herald.
USES SALT AND OxALIC ACID
Saves Fuel and Gives Forth Only
White Yapor-SIF. Brice Demon
stFates How, Despite Factories,
Washington Can BE Maintained
Clean and Free from Smoke.

At last a way has been found 70 cir
oumvent the smoke Inspector to avoid
trouble with the District authorities, and
/ TO aid in the most desirable task of keep
! ing the Capital City as clean as it should
/ be-
Primarily the panacea was found be
cause The Washington Herald printed
/ some time ago the news that genius IN
Altoona. Pa. had discovered a method
OF burning ashes. Not content with print
ing the bare fact, The Washington Herald
secured and printed the formula which
made this seemingly impossible feat pos
sible
It chanced that just about that time
". +. Brice. manager Of the Star Laun-
! dry, was having troubles Of his own with
the smoke inspector. Undoubtedly the
one and a quarter tons of coal the laun-
dry had 10 burn to do its work kept the
air foul. and there was complaint. Num-
erous devices TO lessen the smoke had
been tried. but all had failed, so when
Mr.. Brice saw the Altoona story in The
Herald. and noted the formula. he
thought it worth a trial
no Smoke, Only Light VaDor.
The result is to-day that, instead Of
thick volumes of rolling smoke, the Star
Laundry's chimneys are giving forth only
a colorless vapor; the coal bills of the
firm have been cut down. and the new
discovery is working like a charm.
''The only trouble is" says Mr.. Brice.
I'VE can't burn the ashes twice. I wish
We could, but they seem TO eHnker up
after the first burning. You see. we were
having ii lot of trouble with the smoke
inspector when I saw that formula IN
The Washington Herald. I thought it
worth a trial; got some Oxalic acid, and
went TO work. and the result is-well
come and see"
Back ia >the engine-room the visitor
Will see a big box Of oxalic acid a bar
rel or 50 of salt-that is all but in the
furnace hard by the fires are raging
merrily, and keeping up as big d head Of
steam as any commonplace fire.
'Ashes?' asked the reporter.
ashes, little coal and no smoke,
was the reply I'VE mix two ounces Of
Oxalic acid. one pound of common salt,
and one canon Of water. Then We take
and wet the whole mass with, this mix
ture. The result is as you see. a hot FIRE.
great saving in coal, no smoke"
Mystery About OxaIic Acid.
Air. Brice said that since the discovery
Of this new method. the price OF oxalic
acid has gone I'D. If you could only
learn how it is made you would have a
fortune" he said.
Oxalic acid is made from sawdust by
some secret process. No one has, as vet
made it IN America. Soma capitalists
built a $4,000 factory for its manufac-
ture. but the factory has never turned out
an ounce of the stun
AT any rate, Mr. Brice and the Star
Laundry have given and are giving a
demonstration of now thoroughly and per
fectly it works. and doubtless the example
here set viii be followed ere long By
other Washington enterprises.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
ORGAN GRINDER SUES.
Declares Laundry Wagon Damaged Him
and His Hurdy Gurdy.

beclHres Laundry Wagon Damaged Him
and His Hurdy Gurdy.
LodovicO Mantegari. through his at
torneys, Tucker & Kenyon. yesterday
began suit against the Manhattan
Laundry Company for $4,000 damages
for alleged personal injuries. Mante-
gaTi alleges that on November % last
on r-and-a-half street and Missouri
avenue, twO-horse wagon OF the iaun-
dering concern bumped into him as he
was peacefully dispensing hurdygurdy
ragtime music, disarranging his inter-
raj organism and injuring him seri-
ously and permanently. and also inter
fering with his lawful vocation as or
gan-grinder
Alleging that the District OF Column
bia was careless and negligent ln al
lowing a water box TO project on the
sidewalk, giving it an opportunity to
catch her foot trip her up, and cause
her 10 violently fall 10 the ground
thereby seriously and permanently In
juring herself Marion Ryan. a char
woman, yesterday entered proceedings
against the District for $4,000 dam
ages Attorney J. Wilmer LatimeF. who
fled the declaration, AYERS that this
occurred February last.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
MRS. BRADLEY SEEKS DELAY.
Attorneys VIII Ask Postponement
of Trial Until Fall,

Attorneys Wells, Hoover & Wells for
Mrs. Annie N. Bradley, indicted for first
degree murder IN connection with the
death OF former Senator Brown, of Utah
viii, this morning. appear before Justice
Stafford and ask him TO allow the case
to so over until fall
When United States Attorney Baker
called the case to the attention of Justice
Stafford yesterday Attorney Hoover asked
that nothing be done then, saying that
by this morning he would have prepared
an affidavit, setting forth as a reason for
the postponement of the trial the illness
Of Judge Orlando W. Powers, of Salt
Lake City. According 70 Mr. Hoover,
Judge Powers has been unable 70 take
any Of a number of dispositions of wit
nesses who cannot be brought here 20
testify, and whose testimony is of vital
Importance to the proper defense of Mrs.
Bradley.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
PROTECTS DUMB BRUTES.
Executive Committee Hears of HUI
mane society's Work for April.

The executive committee of the HUI
name Society held Its regular monthly
meeting Monday. During the month OF
April, 1872 animals were examined by
the agents employed by the society. and
2S5 cases Of suspended cruelty inves-
tigated- OF these. ia were remedied
without prosecution. the drivers being
warned against working the animals;
121 cases were prosecuted In the Po-
lice Court, In III of which fines were
imposed by the court or the collateral
deposited by the offender declared for
feited.
Miss Loring. chairman OF the com
mittee on fountains. reported that an
other drinking fountain for animals,
donated by one Of the members of the
society. would soon be erected at the
intersection of Chaplain street and
Columbia road.
DR.. John Bradford Briggs, Mrs. ]. ".
Compton, Mrs. r. J. Fields, and Mrs.
Jennie B. Springer were elected men,
bers of the society.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Ask Condemnation of Property.

The Commissioners Of the District OF
Columbia yesterday filed a petition in
the District Supreme Court asking for
the condemnation of part of lot 7. in
the subdivision of Bellevue. or Blue
Plains, containing nineteen acres.
bounded on three sides by the ground
purchased by the District. for site
for municipal almshouse and burial
place for the INDECENT dead. The prop
erty. according to the petition, is owned
by Bertha Luders and Horace c. Cum
mings Montague. who, il is alleged, re-
fuse 10 sell the same to the District
Attorneys +. II. Thomas and f. H
Smith appear for the petitioners.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Pearl wight SIN Has Refusal.

Senator Elldns. Of West Virginia, went
TO the White House yesterday to see if
there IS any chance of a West ViTg.niau
getting the appointment OF Commissioner
of Internal Reyenus. He was given TO
understand that Pearl Wight, of Louis
lana, has not given a final answer TO the
offer Of The appointment, but that he
would probably be able TO arrange to
accept
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
AUTO SMASHED; NONE HURT.
Machine CoIIides with Car, hut Oe-
cupanta Escape Injury.


When an automobile with two occu-
pants. Miss Bertha Cump and Robert Cell,
of the Wyoming apartment house. turned
over at 100 Fourteenth street nortlrSeSs.
yesterday morning, the s2e2tit0rs who
Witnessed the accident. expected that
only fragments Of the passeugers would
be picked up.
Much TO their surprise both persons
emerged from the wreck whole and en-
tire, and began a casual survey OF the
machine which was damaged 10 the ex-
tent of $1,000
The machine was running at fun speed
and carle into collision with a nOrthb0und
car. No blame was attached 10 the
M0'0il an OF the car, who was unable 10
81 in time to avoid the accident Aside
froia a few scratches the occupants suf-
tered no injuries.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Joseph II. Becker Asks Divorce.

Suit for an absolute divorce was in
stituted yesterday by Joseph II. Becker
against Sadie z Becker The petition
is filed by Attorney Wilton j. Lambert.
and two correspondents are named
One child. Esme A Becker. six years
OF age, is now in the custody Of its ma
ternal grandmother. The court is
asked. IN addition to granting a divorce,
to award the custody of the child to
the petitioner
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Howard west Arrested Aeain.

Howard West. who formerly lived in
Georgetown. and who was arrested
here in 1895 on charge of house
breaking, is held in Sidney. Ohio, for
the murder of a butcher, whom he af-
terward robbed. The police have l,sen
asked TO look up his record He lived
here with two brothers, both of whom
have left the city
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Narrowly Escape in Runaway.

James S. Newcomb and w. E. Adams.
Of Congress Heights. had a narrow es-
cape from death yesterday afternoon
when horse attached TO a runabout
in which they were driving ran away
and threw them TO the sidewalk. They
were not hurt. but the vehicle was al
most demolished.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
LOCAL MENTION.
- - EssentInI 10 HcnIth

Is pure and nutritious bread. In Jno. G.
Meinbergs Bread these qualities are de-
veloped 90 their fullest extent A perfsst
food At grOcers'. Bakery, Il6 nth sc.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

Carpets Taken Up, Cleaned, and stored.
i. B. Hinkel & Co. successors to Thorp
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
THE TALK OF THE TOWN.
Filipino sIidgets.

These tiny bits of humanity are draw
ing large crowds TO their exhibition al SIS
1th st. NV. They are only p inches in
height and "a years of age, They dance
and perform. and the lGtle man viii
amuse you with his aCrobatic stunts.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

1-qt Jars mustard. I0c; Lot Jars molas-
ses, Zoe and Exc; 1-qt. jars fancy sirup,
PFC, .la-gal. jars pickles. 12c. Pyles' New
Method Stores, 4l2 4th Sc. 914 1lth Sc. 6
Harrison, AnaCostia: II 18th ne, Sd and
Md ave. ne. 4th and Fl ne. 18th and q
ne, n. ]. ave. and r NV, pa Il NV, 1888
L NV
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

Best oxide of Iron Roof Paint, 81.
Brush free. L. s. Quackenbush, 1853 N NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

VIM. Cannon's HIEh-grade Purissima
Rye is recognized as the best of tonic
stimulants. It's in general use in the
homes because of its medicinal value. Il
IS of a high quality and smooth and pleas
ing in taste. Phone n 58. l225 eth st, NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Buy Your Loan

{. q :. Velvet Kind Much in Demand.
It's a pure. rich Ice Cream. Druggists
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

is the purest and best medicinal whisky
on the market. Physicians recommend it,
Phone Main 20S2-Joseph 2. Fegan. s0S
9Th st. nw.-fOr a full quart, 81, delivered.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Chicaeo Jewel Gas Ranres.

Exactly as YOU would anything else-on
the most advantageous terms. Ask the
Mercantile Savings Society, 1905 T ST. NV.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Hungarian gypsy Orchestra at Parl

EmbIems for Colleges, schools, sOeIe-
ties-Pins, Pillows. sc. COstinett's, els 18th.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
do Not Ruy NIiIburn.s

A Dessert That's Favored Everywhere.
c. & s. Ice Cream-Velvet kind. Druggists.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Lat. Jars Atmore's Minee yIeat. 25ct

Hefsinger Makes the Rest Ice Cream.
81 gal. 50c y gal. 235 G. Tel NJ 2767
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
HnteI Tohnaon Cnfes.

Service a la carte Noon lunch Table
q h0te dinner All sea food direct from
the catchers. New York meats.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
IFcgan's Granville Rye

Most economical: best bakers c. A
Muddiman & Co. SIG 18th st.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

Malaria Capsules unless you intend 10
follow directions. al druggists. 2se.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

Prescribed by physicians. Prone f. S6. J.
A. Duffy. So 18th ne. 81 full ut. delivered
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
Don't aIIss the Crab Fros,

Tonight at Schneider's Navy Yard Ex-
change. Take the green car east.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
The Finest Floral Saec,,,,a,

Are invariably shown by Guide. I2l4 r
Consult him about floral decorations.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-08

Hotel. Winter Garden, Rathskeller. n.
Y. ave. and nth ST. F. Endres. Prop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-07

A number of the business men and
base ball enthusiasts of the city met
at this Office Monday afternoon and
took the preliminary steps towards
organizing first class base ball team
for DEBORAH for the remainder of the
season. Some OF our old players are
expected home and it is believed that
DEBORAH can have a ball team that
will properly represent the city.
Bidne arrived yesterday morning
from Bottineau. N. d, and we under
stand that Kenyon is on the way
home. A committee consisting of B.
E. Bucknell. l.. o. Reed and H. c.
Hjerleid was appointed to raise the
money necessary for expenses and the
business men subscribed literally.
The expected lineup of the team is
as follows:
Bidne, pitcher; Rodsater, catcher
Kenyon, pitcher or second base
Rogue, pitcher or third base /: KnOwl-
ton, first base Carr enter, short stop
'Holkesvik, left field; Haarstad, center
field; Shea. left field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-07
Rats Versus Rats.

Those who failed to see the base
ball game at the fair grounds last
Wednesday afternoon between tie
court house rats of West Union, Fay
cite county and Cecorah, missed an
afternoon of rare sport. After tie
issuance of challenges in amplified
form and their due acceptance,
Deputy Clerk Vern Oliver, a former
Decorahian, sent up several very at
tractive window cartoons, and when
the Fayette rats arrived OH the ground
in their grotesque uniforms it was
evident they were here for business
and there would be something doing.
For five innings the score was to /,
and then there was scramble until
the game ended. When they found
time to count the scores it was found
that Deccrah had won, 10 to T. The
game was thoroughly enjoyed both by
the players and those witnessing it,
and another game of the same sort
would surely attract much larger
crowd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-07
TRY TO BREAK JAIL
CROOKS In COUNTY BASTILE WOULD
SAW WAY TO LIBERTY.
Bold Attempt to Break Jail and Secure
Their Liberty Frustrated by Timely
Discovery by Sheriff
Qualley.

We're it not for his vigilance in
keeping close watch of the prisoners
in his charge, Sheriff Qualley might
today be securing the country for five
criminals who had broken Jail and
were at large.
There are five prisoners i'm the
county Jail at present. and some of
them are tough characters While
giving them no more liberty than pru-
dence would allow, yet as is custom
airy Sheriff Qualley has allowed them
to remain in the corridors of the Jail
during the day time. putting them
into the large iron cell at night
Several days ago couple OF common
table knives were missed from the
kitchen after feeding the prisoners.
and Mrs. Qualley called her husband S
attention to this fact. Suspicioning
that something might be wrong. he
has kept close watch on the
prisoners, and yesterday discovered
that they had been busily at work.
In the center window on the south
end of the Jail thev had completely
sawed off one, of the iron rods that
bars the window and had another
partly sawed. The removal of two
would easily let them out. They had
used soap to stop the noise and to
cover up the traces of their work.
which was so skillfully done that the
only way it was discovered was by
finding some filings on the window
and floor. In the main cell also they
had sawed through one of the rods,
and in fact had things nearly ready
to make their escape when discovered.
Sheriff Qualley Immediately searched
the prisoners and the Jail thoroughly,
and was surprised to find that they
had in addition to the knives two
hack saws, which enabled them tc
cut the iron easily. Curb, the man
who is held for forgeries in all parts
of the country, has $40 which he kept
in his mouth.
Sheriff Qualley Immediately set out
to find il possible who furnished the
prisoners with the saws and the
money. After putting them through
the sweat.box process individuality he
learned from one of them that they
were brought to the Jail by a resident
of the eastern part of the county
and If this can be proven it will un
doubtedly go hard with this person
1 as the offense is serious one. -
/ The sheriff is certainly congratulate
ing himself upon making the dis
covery yesterday. for Curb and one OF
! the prisoners had exchanged clothes,
and it was evident that preparations
were being made to make the escape
J last night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-08-07
Lightning Destroys Big Barn.

The heavy thunder storm of yester-
day morning proved disastrous for
James Courtney of Button township,
for lightning struck his fine large barn,
and it was soon destroyed by fire.
together with the large amount OF hay
that had recently been put into the
NOV. and several sets of harness. 1t
was about five O'Clock in the morning
and the neighbCrs rushed to his as.
sistance as soon as they saw the fire,
and it was only by hard work that
they saved his large granary and other
buildings near by. His loss will be
between So, 600 and 5000. The storm
also laid some heavy grain down in
that section. ~