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The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

T.. $ Dept cf Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington WEDNESDAY March O. 1875 D. m.
Clear wClthc-, with high pressure and bower tenn
ucraturts has followed the local shows OF TUESDAY
night IN the Uuar Ohio VALLEY the Lover Lake re-
giln, and the Middle Atlantic states Iu New Eug-
land and The south fLir weather continues, with
quite a decided TAN in temperature On the East Gulf
and South Atlantic States. TIE western disturbance
IS central tonight over Western Nebraska and local
SHOWS aud rains have fallen in the Upper NIIsSs-
sppi VALLEY the Lower Missouri VALLEY. aud the
Northwest. Local SHOWS and rains continued west OF
the Rocky Mountains except iu Washington.
Il is much warmer u North Dakota and iu the
>tstrs from Kansas southwark and southwestWard.
There viii b. Thursday in the Dakotas ard
Minnesota and rain OF snow IN the Missouri Mis-
sissipli and the Ohio yalleys. and the Upper Lake
region. and local SHOWS In the Lower lake region.
There Will b. rain OF Friday I'm The tpper Ohio
Valley. the Lover Lake region. the Middle Atlantic
States New England. and the northern portion %
the south Atlantic States and probably local SHOWS
ia the Jppr Lake region. Tbe weather viii BE-
generally fair Thursday ard Friday west Of the
Rocky Mountains, and Friday eastward into the Mis-
sissipp VALLEY.
u viii o. warmer Thursday over the eastern half
Of the country and colder IN the Plains States IL
wiIl b. colder Friday il the Missouri and MIssis-
spIi valleys, and probably in the Lover Ohio Val
les.
Steamers departing THURSDAY for European ports
viii have fresh ncTJuwgst 90 north Winds with fair
weather. 10 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
CUBAN CITY ELECTIONS SOON
administration Hopes to Re-estab-
lish Government This Year.
Desire II to Withdraw American
Troops by January 1-Much De-
ponds on Taft'S Visit.

Plans are being made by the admins
tration which, if successfully carried T. a
conclusion, viii re-cstablish Cuban gov
eminent 10y january. 1903. when il is
hoped the United States may withdraw
from the island Municipal and provincial
elections viii probably be held in Cuba
within "a few months for the purpose .or
testing the new election law and discover
ing the exact temper of the people before
trying national election
Although this plan has not been decided
upon positively. it is being considered in
administration circles. and a definite de-
cision viii doubtless bee reached after
Secretary TafJs trip to Cuba and Porto
Rico. on which DE viii start on March r.
The time is not Yet quite ripe. Secretary
Taft believes. for the holding of a ma
tional election In Cuba. but inasmuch as
much of the former troubles in Cuba We're
caused 10y dissatisfaction over the mu-
nlcipa! and provincial elections. il is
thought that the new election law might
well be tried out by such elections.
According to the latest advices received
10y the War Department from Gov. Ma
COON IN Cuba. the situation there IS grad
ually improving. and the people are re-
turning TO the normal state. which is con-
sidered necessarily precedent 10 q return
TO self-government. Secretary Taft will
determine, when i'm Cuba, whether the sit
uatiOn warrants the trial of the municinal
and provincial elections this summer.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
MAY DODGE SENATE'S RULE.
Special Examination for ChIId-Ia Dor
Investigators Planned.

The child labor question will be iuvcs-
tigated by the Bureau of Labor during
the coming spring and summer. but Pres
ident Roosevelt has decided that the in
vestigation cannot Doe conducted by pres
ent members of the classified civil scrv-
ice. The Senate amended the resolution
for the inquiry by directing that the work
should be done by the Department OF
Commerce and Labor through civil ser
vice employees The President says the
work cannot be done by persons now in
the classified service of the Department.
because they arc not, in his opinion, fitted
for the work.
Representative CTumpscEer. chairman
of the House Committee on Census, had a
talk with the President yesterday morn
ing lie said that it was proposed TO
'evade' the literal provision of the Sen
ate amendment by preparing ii special
civil service examination and appointing
special investigators who viii have no
difficulty in passing the proposed eXamin-
alton.
me Bureau Of Labor viii send experts
into Massachusetts within a few weeks
on preliminary work in its Investigation
of child labor Other manufacturing
States VIII be looked over also
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
RUSSIANS WIN ALL HONORS
Three Victors in Foreign Night
School Essay Competition.
Walter DembroSl,y, an Exile, Takes
First Prize-Tuo Others Get
Honorable Mention.

William Dembr0sky. an cX.Ied Russian.
was last night presented with the prize
Of a s. gold piece. given 10y Mrs Small
wood IN the name OF the Daughters Of
the American Revolution. for the best
essay from a pupil Of the foreign class
of the local high schools ON the subject.
Making of an American Citizen" Mrs.
Ellen Spencer MUssey, as District State
regent Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, and a member Of the board
Of education, made the presentation with
brief address.
Marcus GOldenberg and Walter Marcon
received honorable mention from the
iudges-AIiss Simons. head OF the Eng
fish department at the Central High
School; Mrs. Hodgkins vice State regent
Of the District. and r.. * Noyes head
English teacher at Central Il IS "a pc
culiar fact that all three Of the best Is
says were written boy men, and Russians
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
LUMBER DEALERS CONVENE.
National Wholesale Association Be-
gins Session at New willard.

The National Wholesale Lumber Deal
ers' Association met i'm its fifth annual
convention yesterday at the New Willard,
and held one session, The meeting, last
ing from 10 o'clock until p. M. was en-
tirely taken up with the reading of the
reports of the officers. no other business
being transacted
Louis Din, OF Baltimore, president Of
the association. read his annual report.
He declared the lumbermeu had shared
ia the general business prosperity of the
past year. and that members of the AS
ISOLATION had enjoyed their share of trade
and its profits.
b. +. Perry, secretary Of the body. read
his report. showing that it had grown in
ten years from a membership of 200
to 363 He said eleven States were rep
resented on its roster ten years ago, and
the membership now was spread over
twenty-nine States and three provinces Of
Canada
Reports were read by F. r. Parker of
the board of managers; NJ NJ Wall. Of
the committee on hardwood inspection;
George NJ Stevens. of the committee on
nTe insurance, w. w hnnGhJ- OF inc COIL
mittee ou sale, VI. $. Tremaiu, of the
committee on special membership, Horton
C0rwiu. jr.. Of the committee on member
ship. and ". q. Frost of the committee
on arbitration.
The president announced that the as
ISOLATION would hear an address to-day
from Clifford Pinchot. chief Of the Fed
eral Forestry Division.
The members of the association were
entertained at luncheon by the Eastern
States Retail Dealers Association. which
is meeting IN connection with the national
Association.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
BOOKBINDERs STAND ALONE.
President CIOcLIing Says They VIII
Not Join Pressmen.

President Robert Checking, Of the In
tornatioual Brotherhood Of Bookbinders.
was in the city Tuesday. and at the regu-
lar monthly meeting of Local No 4 an
nounccd the fact that the bookbiuders
throughout the country had on a refer
eHdum vote decided not TO join the press
men in their fight for the oight-hour day.
but 10 stand alone in this
II Will be recalled that the pressmen
throughout the country have signed an
agreement with the United Typothetae
that the oight-hour day will be inaugu-
rated on January l. 1900. 1t was ex-
pected that the bookbinders would be-
come "a party to this agreement but upon
vote they declined. IL is their object to
obtain the cight-hour day sooner. and
they are planning an extensive campaign
to al--in their end. Tt Is not known on
what date they will inaugurate their
movement, but 1t Is understood to be not
later than January I. 1905.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
MUST DESCRIBE BLENDS.
whisky Men VIII BE Required 10
Label Their Mixtures Plainly.

II was stated yesterday that Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson has reached a con-
clusion on the vexed question as to the
kind of label that shall be attached To
packages containing blended WHISTLES.
The matter came up in connection with
the enforcement of the provisions of the
pUre-food law. \ tentative ruling was
made some time ago 10 the effect that
blends containing anything but straight
WHISTLES must be labelled imitation
whisky"
This brought out "a vigorous protest
from the manufacturers of blended goods.
whereas the straight whisky men insist
ed that the ruling was .eminentiy proper
and fair The case has been fought for
several months While the officials de-
cline 90 discuss the regulations that viii
be promulgated Is 60 WHISTLES, II Is under
stood that manufactures of blended
whisky Will not only Dee compelled 20
mark their product as q blend but viii
be required to mark. in plain characters.
upon the label the various ingredients OF
the liqu0r-the amount of neutral spirits.
coloring matter. fay0ring substance, and
the like
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
DIED.

BALDwIN-GoDc TO rest on WEDNESDAY evening.
March g. 1897 BERNARD. Sob 0f 1lrs. Gc1r--
Ina t. Baldwin. az The lexington.
CONNOE-Ou TUESDAY. March g. 1907. at S. m..
ELIZABETH. beloved vi5e Of John C1uuar-
Funeral fToE her late residence. 6-5 NcW Je7z.-
avenue northwest. on Thursday. March :, 40 SO
O'Clock There 20 -. Aoysrus Chuca. where
solemn requiem mass viii be said for the rpCsc
Of her SOUL Relatives ard friends invited.
FREEMAN Suddenly. Oh TUESDAY Msrrh > 1917.
az g. ~, FRANK J. FgEE3IAN, aged City
nine YEARS
Funeral from residence. 1855 \ street northwest
at C'clcc6 THURSDAY. March Z. Iutemlut pa
vate.
GIBBON-Ou Tuesday. March ;. 1907. NJ 10 p. IL.
at che Amy General Hospital Washington Bar
racks Capt b. !. GIBBON 4. :. A., retired
bclo-cd husband q MIRIAM L. GIb6Ju, IN his
sixty-thrl year,
Funeral viii take place Friday. March g. 40 2.8
p. NJ. from 81. AIargaress Church. Rev. Dr
Herbert Scott Smith crfeiatiug- .New York pa
Uer= please CoIg.l
HENNESsY-un Tuesday March s. 1907 a. HE'D
@. IN. ANNIE A.. widow ~ Joseph Hcunessv.
Funeral from her late residence ls6 Virginia ave-
uue southwest. Friday, March s. at SO a. III.
Relatives and friends invited
HYDE-Ou March T. 1867 at Remington. Va.
GEORGE A.. beloved husband of Ida kidTsu
HYDE and son Of the late George and Cecilia
Eashr HYDE.
Iui -rnent III Oak Hin Cemst-ry at O'Clock Thurs
dsv. Marca =.
MORELAND-On "Wednesday. March C. 1907. n 20
q. M. JOHN 4. infant son q John A. and Lena
l.. Marelaud .nee Melchicrl
Funeral from his late residence. 1915 MARYLAND
avenue northeast. Inicrment private. Baltimore
I3pcrs please cory.f
SMtTH-Or TUESDAY March 3 1907 az 80 a N.
az bis residence. rs Second street no-thwes,
bEJ BIN :. beloved husband C Virginia r.
smith. father q Jerome B. and Rosa v smith
aud uncle OF Robert l.. Pendletou.
Funeral services az Lincoln Temple. corner EIsr-
cuth aud i streets northwest. Thursdav March
{, az %. m. Relatives and friends invite. 10
attend. New YORK and Philadelphia rapers
please COpy.l
SPURGE0N-on March g. 1907 at 30 p H.. ABE
LAiDE ELIZABETH SPURGEON
Funeral fUm Church Of the Epiphany on T-lrrs-
day. March :. At 70 a. III.
WALLER-Ou Monday. March &. 1907. AZ I0.1s a.
m. MARGRET WALLER lnec Sbeahauf the
beloved wife OF John Waller
Funeral Thursday morning March = al o cic~.
irum the RESIDENCE Of her son-in-Iaw. T. A.
Seger, 81 u street northeast High Faluism
mass al go az Holy Name Church. Eleventh and
streets northeast.
WOOD-Suddeniy on TUESDAY March 3 lp- a.
Nice. France, Col SEyRELL WOOD. retired.
British army. only brother II Mrs Virginia =
ChIuu. N his fty-seTenth year
inieiment at his parish church Of Osminrt1n Dor
set. England.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07

The Anti-Saloon League Of the District
held its regular monthly meeting last
night in the rooms of the W. c. T. /.
building, on Sixth street The following
named new representatives of co-opera-
tive bodies presented credentials. W. L.
Wlngfield. Epworth Methodist Episcopal
Church South; DR.. c. w. Cuthbertson.
Messrs. G. Z. Van Ostrand, Duncan
Stuart, Willis b Robinson. and If. W.
Reeve, Central " w. g. #. L.: J.
Edgar Hiatt Friends Church torthodox).
Courtney Fossey, Toronto. Canada. rep
resentative OF the Dominion Alliance. was
present and talked about some of his
temperance work. which cause has its
T7courasemeHts there also.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
SUES FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.
Alice w. slater Wants $4,000 from
COtic L.. Heath

Alice W. Slater, through Attorney Albert
sillerS, Yesterday brought suit against
Cote L. Heath for alleged breach of
promise. demanding $4,000 damages.
Mrs Slater states that June 10, 1900. she
received decree Of divorce from George
r. Slater, in New Bedford. Mass. She says
that she resided with her parents. de
pending upon herself for a livelihood. and
that Heath had been acquainted with her
for long time and had assisted her to
pay expenses incident 10 the divorce from
her husband. Mrs. Slater says Heath
"besought her. to marry him. but know
ing that she could not become his wife
until six months after the decree of di-
Vorce had been signed, she consented to
become his wife at the expiration of that
term.
Mr.. Heath is chief engineer of the Po-
tomac Electric Power Company.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
PLUMBERS GIVEN HEARING.
Commissioners Receive Delegation
from Masters Association.

The employment OF two registered
plumbers by the District was the subject
of hearing given by the Commissioners
yesterday to "a delegation Of the Master
Plumbers Association. headed by +. J.
Hannah. Heretofore the plumbing work
has been awarded by contract TO the low
est bidder.
Mr.. Hannah contended that the District
plumbers should not be licensed as mas
ter plumbers as they do not maintain
shops and display the sign OF registered
plumbers as required by law. He also
alleged that unlicensed men are employed
by master plumbers and work under their
licenses
The Commissioners have the matter
under Amusement
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
MAY ORDER COURT-MARTIAL.
Secretary MetcaIf Considering Re-
port on Connecticut GROUNDING.

secretary Metcalf Considering Re
port on Connections Grounding.
Consideration is being given by Secre-
tary Of the Navy Metcalf to q report
and recommendation from the court Of
inquiry which made an investigation OF
the grounding of the battle ship Conuec-
ticut while entering the harb0r Of Guile
bra. January e The court recommends
the ceurt-martial Of Capt William Swift,
commanding officer Of the Connecticut.
II is expected that Mr.. Metcalf Will pass
upon the recommendation in a few DAYS.
Il is likely that he will approve it and q
court-martial viii be ordered at Guanta-
uJUo.
The findings and recommendations OF
the court of inquiry have not been made
public. but it is believed that the charges
will specify neglect of duty and ineffi-
cheney.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
AINSWORTH CHANGES OFFICE.
Military Secretary of the Army BE-
comes Adiutant General.

As the military sccrctary's department
OF the army went out of existence yester-
day in accordance with the provisions OF
the army appropriation bill. the old-ume
adjutant generals department was re-
vived.
With Gen. AinSworth as adjutant gen
eral all the officers heretofore i'm the mill
tary secretary's department Were trans
ferred 10 the adjutant generals depart
ment. Gen. Ainsworth was sworn i'm AT
the War Department by John Randolph.
notary public
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
Nina +. Maynard Asks Divorce.

Nina I. Maynard yesterday began
suit for absolute divorce from her hus-
band. John c. Maynard. alleging on his
part inhdelity. desertion. and nonsupport
Of herself and child. Attorney ". Pres
ton Williamson represents Mrs. Maynard.
who states that they were married Octo-
Der Is. 1885. asks the court 10 give her the
custody of the child and grant her $50 per
month permanent alimCny.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
wants $4,000 from District.

Rose A. Kaufman has received a YER
dict Of S1,500 against the District of Co
lUmbia. Miss Kaufman instituted suit
for $1,000 for damages alleged to have
been sustained by falling into a coal
hole, June 3. 1906. in front of 12l4 New
York avenue Attorneys Douglas <
Douglas appeared for Miss Kaufman.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
PACIFIC FLEET CONSOLIDATEs.
Rear Admiral Brownson VIII BE in
Command Until APRIL 20.

An official order consolidating the
Asiauc. Philippine. and Pacific fleets has
been signed by Secretary of the Navy
MctCalf
Real Admiral Willard IF. Br0wnsou.
who is now commandments of the
Asiauc fleet. will be- the first commander
iu-chiel OF the consolidated fleets on the
Pacific. Under his direction the c0usoU-
dauou viii be made, but on April 21, hg
viii haul down his flag and turn the
command over to- Rear Admiral James
H. Dayton. who now commands thC
Philippine squadron.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
Local Tcmneratures.

Midnight. %; . a. ~. 3. q. m. d a. H.. 30;
a. m. 81 10 a. m. 50. 2 noon. %: 2 p m. 90;
%. m, %; p. H.. 6; D. m. 60, 10 r. m. 81.
Maximum. y minimum, q
Relative humidity-s a. m, 20; p, M. p D. d..
20. rainfall. 052 hours Of sunshine liz: percent of
possible sunshine. 10.
Temperature same date last ycar-Slazimum. Is:
minimum p
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
Temperatures I'm Other Citie,.
Rain

Temperatures IN other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfei fcT the twelve hours ended al
p. II. yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1907-03-07
SEEK SPOONER'S SEAT
Many Ready TO Oppose Ste
phenSOn for Short Term.
MR. La TOILETTE FAvORS HIM

Junior Senator Defeated the Com
binatiOn, Including Stephenson, "A
Month Ago, when Officers for the
Legislature Were ChOsen-MiIIiOn-
aires Chances Considered Best.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-08
sHERIFrs sArA

BY virtue of execution Issued out
of the Clerks office of the District
Court of Mesa County and State of
Colorado, and to me directed, where
by l am commanded to make the sum
of Ninety-two and 71-100 Dollars
($92.7D and interest and costs of
suit, the amount OF certain judg-
ment recently obtained against JOS
eph E. Ong in favor the The Mesa
County National Bank out of the
lands. tenements. goods and chat
tells OF the said Joseph e. Ong,
have levied on the following prop
erty. to wit:
Five thousand $4,000 shares of
the capital stock of The Bonita VAL
ley Land Company, a corporation.
Therefore. according to said COM
mand. I shall expose for sale, at pub
lie auction, all the right. title and
interest of the above named Joseph
Z. Ong, In and to the above de-
scribed property, or as much there
of as necessary to satisfy this execu-
tion. on Monday, the 11th day of
November. 1907, at 2 o'clock pm, at
the east front door OF the County
Court House In Grand junction, Mesa
county. Colorado.
Dated at Grand Junction, Colo,
this 2Sth day of October. 1907.
CHARLES F. SCHRADER,
Sheriff of Mesa County.
L. A. STALEY, Attorney.
Date of first publication. October 90,
Date of last publication. November
IL, 1907.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-08
MEXICO AND
TEXAS DISPLAY
Isentinel's Special News service,

NSentineis special News Hervfcol
San Antonio, Tex, Nov. s.
Greater and better than ever be-
fore, "the usual praise accorded an
nual exhibitions of all kinds, will
be more than true in the case of
the ninth International fair opening
in the Alamo city tomorrw. AS in
the past, the live stock exhibits will
be the great feature of the big show
of southwestern Texas and northern
Mexico, hundreds of head of sheep,
horses. cattle, swine and goats now
occupying the comodious live stock
buildings at the exposition grounds.
The cash prizes in the live stock de-
partment alone aggregate $12,5OO. In
the racing department over $4,000
is offered in PURSES, insuring the
best strings of horses even seen OIL
San Antonio track. A large at
tendance of visitors is expected from
Mexican border cities. making the
fair truly international in its scope.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-08
INTERCOSTAI
CANAL PROJECT
(sentiners Special News service)

(sentinel's Special News service)
Houston, Tex. Nov S.-One of the
most promising and largely attended
meetings yet held in the interests
of the intercostal canal was opened
here today under the auspices of the
Interstate Inland Waterway league.
Large delegations are here from all
the interested cities in Texas and
Louisiana and lively interest is mani
tested in the result of the meeting
by the citizens in every part of the
coast country in the two states. G.
| s. e. Holland, a Victoria banker, is
president of the league and will pre-
side at all the sessions, which will
extend through tomorrow. One of
the principal speakers will be N. J.
Sanders, member of the board of III
rectors of the National Rivers and
Harbors congress, who will tell of
the work of that body. 1t is prob
able that large delegation of Texas
and Louisiana men will represent
the Interstate Inland Waterway
league at the National Congress.
which will meet in Washington early
next month.
Delegates to the present meeting
are firm in the belief that the in
tercostal canal project in Texas
and louisiana will be realized
Within a few years. The plan has
already been practically approved by
the national lawmakers, through ap-
propriations covering certain sections
of the route. The league is work
ing for depth of not less than lime
feet, and the purpose of this meet
Ing Is to arouse public opinion with
view to getting the government to
speedily complete the project in ac-
cordance with the original plans of
the league.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-08
HE FACES A
SERIOUS CHARGE
(ssntinsl's specl.l Kew, s.,,,Oo,

Steamboat Springs. Colo, Nov.
I.-According to stories told by the
parents of 10-year-old Bella Wall.
). b. Allison, a school teacher living
on the mesa south of this city. Ia
alleged to have attempted an assault
ON the little girl at the home of a
Mrs. Collins last Sunday. The
child had been sent by her mother.
Mrs. David Wall. to get some butter
at the Collins home. Mrs. Collins
was not at home. Allison, 1t is
claimed. was the only one there
1t Is stated by the girl that Allison
attempted to take liberties with her.
but that when she screamed Allison
went away. The girl ran from the
Collins home to her mother and told
her OF her alleged experiences.
David Wall, father of the girl,
wrote note to Allison asking that
he leave the community at once. He
agreed, 1t is said. to do SO IL the mat
ter was kept quiet. but has taught in
the school for two days since. The
father of the girl stated that mas
much as Allison only attempted an
assault he would be satisfied II AL
lison got out of the vicinity.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-08
is CHARGED
WITH BICAMY
(scntinel's Special News Service,

0PCSAAA &NCn8 6CItlCel
Greeley. Colo. Nov. S.-For the
third time within a month Hershel
MILESTONE, young farmer. is wanted
by the sheriff. this time on a charge
of bigamy. Milestone was arrested
ten days ago on complaint of IL
year-old Miss May Flowers. He was
released following his marriage to
the girl and then disappeared.
Yesterday James Flowers, father
of the girl, received letter from
Crossville. ILL.,. signed by Mrs. Her
shel Milestone asking information
about the alleged marriage cere-
mony.
Flowers Immediately had war
rant is ued for MILESTONE, charging
him with bigamy. but his wherea-
bouts is unknown. Previous to his
arrest on the charge preferred by
Miss Flowers. he had been arrested
at Severance for being implicated in
a fight some weeks ago.
The daily sentinel., 1907-11-08
ALWAYS WAS SICK

When man says he afways was
sick-troubled with a cough that last
ed all winter-what would YOU
think If he should say--he never was
SICK since useing Ballard Horehouni
Syrup. Such man exists.
Mr.. ]. c. Clark. Denver, Colo,
writes: For years was troubled
with severe cough that would last
all winter. This cough left me in
miserable condition. tried Bal
iard's Horehound Syrup and have not
had sick day since. That's
what 1t did for me-" Sold by c. D.
Smithe & Co.