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The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
EXCURSIONS TO RIVER VIEW.
Big steamer ~. Johns TO Begin Reg
ular Trips Thursday

With the large majority Of the people OF
Washington. particularly with the younger
people, River View is synonym for "A
pleasant time. for much pleasure can be
had from a few hours visit to the popu-
lar resort. The View is now open fer
visitors on Sundays, but commencing with
the trips of the big and fast steamer ST.
Johns, Decoration Day. daily trips will be
made TO the resort During the summer
months many Of the larger Sunday
schools and organizations will have their
annual outings at the resort, and among
the organizations that will carry down
large thrOngs during the summer are the
Letter Carriers Association. the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Companys
employees. the Retail Grocers' Association,
and several other organizations.
The steamer ST. Johns will. Thursday
next make three trips from this city.
leaving here ar 10 a. m, 2;i5 and SIS y.
m. and returning will leave the View at
12.15. 3. and 1880 p. m. Music and dancing
will be a feature Of the day. The chute,
the carouseL the scenic river. the base
bail and bowling games. and all the many
other attractions will be ready TO give
pleasure
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
JAMESTOWN TRIP ARRANGED
Chamber of Commerce Excursion
Plans Completed.
Steamer TO Be Chartered TO Garry
Members Down the Potomac.
Ladies' Not Included,

The special committee having charge Of
the Chamber Of Commerce excursion 10
the jamestown Exposition met yesterday
afternoon in GUIDE Hall and completed
most Of the arrangements for the trip.
II was determined to charter the
steamer Newport News for the excursion.
Il VIII leave Washington al 7.3o O'Clock
p. m. June 10, arriving at the exposition
grounds at 3 a. m. The return trip will
be az a. m. on the morning of June 70.
reaching Washington that evening. 1t
was decided 10 have music on the boat.
The fare was set at $ the round trip,
berths aboard the boat and meals 20 be
paid for extra.
The committee decided 70 invite the
committee on the District Of Columbia
Day at the exposition, of which Myron
NJ. Parker is president, TO be the guests
Of the Chamber Of Commerce for the trip.
The question Of making the excursion
both for the members of the Chamber and
their lady friends was discussed at some
length. Some Of the committee inclined
70 the idea that the trip would be much
more agreeable with the ladies along,
Others thought it would be better to make
it stag affair" and that opinion pre-
vailed In the end. The idea was that it
was best TO make the excursion solely
Chamber of Commerce affair. and TO that
end to sell tickets only to the members
and their male friends
Much enthusiasm was exhibited in the
arrangements for the excursion, all the
members of the committee taking great
Interest In the matter and expressing the
opinion that it would be a pronounced
success.
The committee is composed Of President
r. y. Harper, eX-officiO chairman; Chaplin
Brown. Scott c. Bone, James f. Oyster,
Z. A. Chestor and d Q Callahan
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
FIVE SEEK DEGREE OF PH. D,
Examinations of G. W. U. Candi,
dates Take Place Tomorrow.
sabbi Simon, Rev. 6. BrOthaEe, f. w.
o. Smelling VIII Present Theses.

Like the Curtain-raiser before the latter
day drama. George Washington Univer-
sity Tomorrow morning will introduce
five scholars in a brief sketch known in
college circles as "Doctorate Disputa-
ton" The quintet will introduce as many
theses in an effort to capture the honor
of the degree Of doctor of philosophy.
The examinations will take place AT %
o'clock in tine morning in different rooms
Of the George Washington University.
Rev. George Brothage. a graduate Of the
universities Of Strasburg. Berlin, and
Gottingen, will offer as his bid for the
honor Of placing Pm. D. after his name a
thesis entitled "Germanentum, GOtt-
menschentUm.' Prof. Hermann Schoen-
field, Of the university, viii preside, and
Dr.. Br3thage viii appear before Rev.
David II. Buel, president Of Georgetown
University; Minister Yogcl. Of Switzer-
land and Minister van Swinderen. of the
Netherlands.
Frederick Warren Grover has written
his thesis on The simultaneous meas
urement Of the capacity and power factor
OF condensers. Mr. Grover took his
bachelor Of science degree at the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology in 1899
and his degree Of master Of science in 1901
at Wesleyan University. He will appear
before Or. Daniel W. Shea, professor Of
physics in the Catholic University. VII
liam J. Briggs. physicist in the Depart
ment Ct Agriculture. and Arthur L. Day,
director Of the Geophysical Laboratory
Of the Carnegie Institution. with Prof
Edward B. Rosa, physicist of the Bureau
Of Standards. presiding.
Mechanism and Theology" is the title
Of the thesis written by Edward Elliott
Richardson. DR.. James Mcbride Sterrett.
Of the university. will preside. and Dr. R.
s. Woodward. president of the Carnegie
Institution; Rev George ". Smith, past
president Of Trinity College, and Very
Rev Edward A Pace dean Of the school
Of philosophy Of the Catholic University,
viii compose the board of judges. Mr.
Richardson took his degree Of bachelor Of
sCieuCe in 1901 and his degree Of doctor Of
medicine In 1855 in the Columbian Uni
versity; in 1863 he obtained his degree Of
master Of science from George Washing
ton University.
Rabbi Abram Simon. associate pastor
Of the Washington Hebrew Congregation
IS among the aspirants for the degree Of
doctor Of philosophy. He has submitted
as his thesis a treatise on THE c0nStruc-
tive character and function of religion in
human progress as illustrated by the re-
Igion Of Israel Prof. George Lansing
Raymond OF Princeton. will preside. as
sisted by Rev. George NJ. Savage. profess
sOr Of dogma and church history in the
Catholic University; Rev. Frank Sewall,
and Rev James S. Lemon. Rabbi Simon
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

Hebrew College, and took his degree OF
bachelor Of laws the same year at the
University Of Cincinnati.
The fifth of the contestants IS Walter
Otheman Smelling. who has chosen as
the subject for his thesis, Contributions
10 the knowledge Of tellurium." Mr.
Smelling took the degree of bachelor Of
scene In chemistry at Columbian Univer-
sity in 1894. bachelor Of sciences in gen
eral science I'm 1905. at Harvard Univer-
sity, and the degree of master Of science
year later at Yale. His eligibility for
the degree Of Phi. d. will be passed upon
by Dr.. William 4 Noyes. chief chemist of
the Bureau of Standards; DR.. Alerton S.
Cushman, of the Agricultural Depart
ment, and DR.. Eugene T. Allen. Of the
Geophysical Laboratory Of Carnegie In
stitution. The presiding officer of the
board will be Prof William L. Hille-
brand.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26

seven years before getting his first step
in the service. It was not until 1SSS that
Gen. Allen received his Captaincy. despite
the fact that he was honorably men
toned in dispatches from the field dur
ing various Indian outbreaks. He was
transferred from the cavalry into the
Signal Corps In 1890, while captain. and
received similar rank in his new depart
ment. His post as chief Of the Signal
Corps is much sought after. as it carries
distinctive Importance and a desirable
residence i'm Washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
CLUB GIVES CLEW; ARRESTED.
Escaped Prisoner Is Traced by Po-
lieeman's stick,

BY clever bit of work, Detectives
Burlingame and Weldon arrested Charles
Williams, colored. yesterday, for the
authorities of Fredericksburg, Va. VIII
liarns was arrested a year ago by a Vir-
ginia officer on a minor charge, but
escaped after knocking down several
policemen and taking the club Of one
This weapon was seen by Detective Bur
lingame hanging in a room on Sixth street
last week and on inquiry the sleuth found
that IT belonged to a negro. Looking up
the description Of Williams he and his
partner went out on a search for him.
They found him In a ditch on Pennsyl-
vania avenue yesterday, where he was
employed by the Traction Company. The
Virginia officials will come for him on
Monday.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
FUNERAL OF CAPT. PATTEE.
Services TO lie Held by &. A. II. and
the MasOus

Funeral services for Capt Elbridge J.
Pattee. who died suddenly Friday Of
heart failure while at jamestown, Va,
will be held Tuesday. at o'clock, at St
James Episcopal Church. in Eighth
street northeast Rev. John Clarke will
conduct the services at the church.
The g. A. R., Of which Capt. Pattee
was a prominent member. will hold the
customary services at the grave Follow
ing that the Masonic service of the Co.
lumbia Lodge, Of which he was also
member, viii be held prior to the inter-
ment at Arlington.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
ROCKEFELLER'S CHIEF HEIR.
John d., Jr., Noted for work as
Bible Class Leader.

Mr.. John Davidson Rockefeller r.. is
the eldest son OF the Standard OH king.
and was born in 1871 He IS a graduate OF
Brown University and married in 1901.
Miss Abby Green Aldrich. He is now a
trustee Of the University Of Chicago. He
is active in the management OF the
Standard Oil Company, Of which his
uncle, Mr.. William Rockefeller, is presi-
dent John D. Rockefeller. jr., has at
trscted much newspaper comment through
his active work as a leader Of q very
large Bible class in a New York City
was graduated in 1894 from the Cincinnati
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
NEW HEAD OF SIGNAL CORPS.
Brig. Gen. James Allen Has Had Dis.
finEuisbed Career

Brig. Gen. James Allen. the new head
Of the United States Signal Corps. is a
native Of Indiana. He was commissioned
as a cadet 20 the Military Academy at
West Point on July l. ISIS. from his ma
tive State. and took the four years
course. which then existed. with high
horors- Gen. Allen did not enter the Sig
nal Corps until December 19. lS90, and had
a splendid record as an Indian fighter in
the far West before being transferred 20
his present department He entered the
cavalry branch of the service as a sec
ond lieutenant on June H. 1S72, and served
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
| he patterns embrace
A perfect washable fabric

gagged. at 4:3o, 80. and S:45. Prof. Maurice
Joyce viii manage the circus for the
committee ana he SAYS there won't he a
duh moment I'm any part Of it. II will be
an Old-fashioned one-ring affair. and will
he I'm keeping with the rural character Of
the Jubilee. The committee has also en-
gagged q number OF freaks and special en-
tertainers for the side show. in which
there will be q continuous perfCrmance.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
Arrested for Non.unnort.

Albert Jenkins. III Sixth street north
west. was arrested yesterday By Detec-
tives Evans and Hartigan on a charge OF
nonsupport. Jenkins has a wife and
two children living in New Brunswick,
and his arrest was brought about by
number of letters from his mother to the
local authorities stating the pitisble con-
dition Of his family He was arrested
some time ago and released on a promise
to contribute a certain amount to their
support.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-26
Overtaxed Rerercnce.

From the GeutlewOman.
Young people learn too soon that age
does not necessarily mean wisdom. nor a
patriarchal profile piety. II Is difficult to
revere mother who does her utmost to
outshine her daughter in society, and,
what is worse, generally succeeds.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-10-02
cAnd yet in our next issue we will furnish
ant proof that he pilfered rip Van w
The article is entitled WANTED A BLACK
LIST BUREAU, and by H. D
Some of the Good Things to Come.

There is no better authority the conditions of
Panama Canal Zone and the old histories and
author and lecturer Mr. Rowland has been through
those districts twelve times. His travel talks have
held thousands spebound and his judgments land
the surrounding them have henr
almost nfalble. His photographs of the scenes
lend additional charm We hope have many of his
travel articles, and those who have heard his lectures
Rowland on Pie 1ni opa have not journeyed with
him through Is ranqua; if you have studied with
him the conditions surrounding the Panama Canal;
you have not learned with him the story Morgan's
Bandit Band If have dreamed stories
of the myths, legends the aegol.es of the old
Spanish cities: if you have not done things with
have for
reporter. William Lightfoot Visscher wel-known
throughout the United States enterprsng
During that time and since he has diversified life
traveller, bronco buster and a soldier In
the Civil War four years previously. writing for the
Seminary in Kentucky and graduated in the depart
ment of the University of Louisville being native
that state His ancestry is New York Dutch his
fathers side and Virginia Huguenot his mothers.
who knows has estimated Visscher written
printed about 100 900 newspaper matter be
full plays. He loves books billiards banjo
his friends who are many He is perhaps the young
his work as writer improves with his days He is
still engaged character actor but carries with him
sketches when the curtain is down President OF
the Kentucky Boone Club of Chicago and a favorite
member of the Press Club of the city proud
that his friends rank from coal beavers kings
Tho letters of brother sister the Ladies'
Home Journal closely read and eagerly watched
for that have been impeled for readers
like series. emanang from Uncle bis nephew
These letters with their philosophic humor ard discern
man. and you WILL yourself. unconscousy feel 4
ationship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
GIVEN AN OVATION.

Raymond Hitchcock, who gave him
self up 10 the authorities 10 New York
yesterday, re-assumed his role at the
Astor Theatre last night, and was given
a demoustrstive welcome. The house
was crowded when the star made his sp-
pearance, which was the signal for rous-
ing applause. The actor looked bag
gard and i'll, and his voice was uncertain
as he spoke his liDes. Meantime bis wife,
who plays opposite him, was in tears;
and with difficulty followed her cue. At
every opportunity the audience applaud.
ed with enthusiasm until at the eDd of
the second act the comedian stepped to
the front of the stsgs, and in termulous
voice said:
81 want to thank you all for your sp-
Plause and encouragement. hope /
shall always deserve it."
Upon Mrs. Hilchcock's second co.
trance the acton called upon her h.
shake her husbands hand. As they
stood there with hands clasped the cheers
were desfening, and for a moment both
performers seemed unable to continue.
Then Miss Z,belle placed her uueDgaged
hand on her husbands shoulder and
kissed him. At this Hitchcock broke
down completely, and there were good
many wet eyes 10 the audience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
End of Tele0raphers, Strike.

Chicago, Nov. While the official
notice that the telegraphers' strike is
ended viii not be sent until soma time
today, all striking keYmen have been
notified that they may return to work
for either of the telegraph companies
without disobeying any OF the rules of
the union.
Bya vote of 23l 60 as the Chicago To-
cal late yesterday decided on ending the
strike.
New York, Nov. 7.-Ool. Robert O.
Clowery, president of the Western Union
Telegraph OJmpany, today said to the
United Press: "The statement made by
an officer Of the Tslegrsphers' Union to
the effect that a truce of agreement had
been entered between the telegraph COM
panies and the strikers is absolutely I'M
true. The returning strikers will only
be re-employed on their individual ap-
plication and but email percentage Of
them can be given employment"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
BISHOP FERGUSON AGAIN.

A, sequel to the Poller.Ferguson
incident, in which these two white and
co!ored Episcopal Church dignitsries
broke bread together at the private
table OF the New Yorker during the
recent convention OF the Episcopal
Church in Richmond, comes the con-
6rmstion of the report published in
y'sterdsy's Gazette that the African
bishop was present at q reception ten
dered in honor of the Lord Bishop Of
London at the gubernatorial mansion
when several women guests we're startled
by icing presented to the negro prelate.
IN 40 interview last night Gov. Swanson
said hist while he was sorry that the
incident had come u the attention OF the
public at all, it being far from his desire
TO do or say anything that might wound
the feelings Of the B shop of Africa, be
desired it to b, distinctly understood
that be had Instructed his servants to
iufOrn Bishop Ferguson, il be should
appear, that the reception was distinctly
a social function and that the presence
of a colored man, uoder the circum-
stances, would not be tolerated. Bishop
Ferguson managed to get through the
line Of servants.
A OaDitol policeman says be saw
Bishop Ferguson when be drove up In
csrrisge, and says the colored prelste
wss met BY several white Episcopa-
ilns, who tslsed with him on the porch.
These gentlemen, according 10 the i'm
preston gathered by the policeman,
urged him not enter. 1. is presumed
that the negro bishop ran the gsutlet in
the press of the large crowd. The in
vitation had been read 10 both houses OF
the general convention and the report
hsd been published that the general
public was invited to the reception. No
body thought Of Bishop Ferguson one
way or the other; at least, this feature OF
the situation seems to have occurred to
the Governor alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
Uprising Anticipated.

Rome, Nov. Troops are being
rushed to Sicily in sntic stion of violent
popular uprisings IT case former Min
Is er OF Public Instruction NuDzio Nssi
is made to suffer for administering the
governments yellow dog" fund.
Nasi, q Sicilisn himself and a popular
idol throughout southern Italy, is de-
clsred by bis fellow islanders to have
been made scspe goat for men close to
The throne. The feeling against those
who are pressing h charges sgainst
him is intense and there is every pros-
pect that the ruling powers will need ell
the troops they can get to keep order If
he Is condemned IS a sacrifice to the in-
terests he says be has served.
Even In Rome, where The Senate, sit
ting as q high court ofjustice, is trying
him, there is much angry muttering and
several clashes have occurred between
the people and the military on guard
about the palace where the hearing is In
progress. Nssi has placed the ministry
Of which he was member in very en-
barra.sing position by his defense BY
charging that the monay was used for
political purposes.
sgnoT LOMBARD, n sis former secre-
tary, who is on trial with bis former
superior, corro t,d the assertions. He
say be koew the ministry understood
how the money was being used ami had
no idea that there could be any question
raised concerning the propricty Of the
expenditures.
The technical accusations sgainst
Nasi aud L)m5srdi are fslsi6cations Of
records and defrsuding the treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
Lusltauia Breaking Record.

New York, Nov. 7-Wireless mes
ssges received here today say the Luai-
tania is breaking her record from Queens
town to New York, being estimated TO
he two hours and half ahead of her
previous time. Some excitement pre-
walls on board, as the passengers are as
nervous over the result as the crowd at
the race course. Bets aud pools are made
on the runs OF he ship by the hour, the
day and the trip. Tne men in the en-
gine rooms hsve beer promised rich re-
wards. Mrs. Patrick Campbell the &C.
tress, alone has promised to distribute
$500 among them If The ship arrives at
Sandy Hook before Thursday midnight.
With continuation Of the good weather
there is little doubt that the big ship
will set a new record, but the announce
ment from Washington that northwest
s.orm is to be expected has caused some
uncertainty among officials here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
From Washington.
TCorresp, ldeace o. the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, Nov. 7.

TCorresp, Ldeace 81 the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Nov. 7.
Here is tod,y'a size up of the repub-
liclu p-l-ijearisl boOm handicap accord
log to lo,a pTognosiicstor. Cannon
Officially liuuoaed only last week, but
doing very nicely in IIliuois. Also at
.be cspi.sl. where he is about the most
pooula, statesm4n in captivity especial
II among the newspaper men. He will
not have 90 tsp very large barrel fer
press sgeut wolk. Fairbanks Nothing
Goiug outside OF Iadians, so far as can
be 3tcefaed from this point with the aid
of the most powerful telescope. Knox
Pennsylvania duly tagged and self-ap-
pointed en- ssaries of the former Attor-
Dey General iubbering around in other
eastern states. But most everywhere
they have dumped into the next on the
list. Hughes Doing very well IN the east
Only trouble is The natives on the other
side Of the Alleghenies have developed
a bad habit of taking pot shot at the
strange cg9t appearing in their vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
Bank Rate Increased.

Londou, Nov. THE Bank Of Eng
land has raised the interest rate to 7
per cent. depressing all stocks, but at
tracing considerable French gold to
London and partially making up there
by for the heavy losses through ship
mepts to America. New York bankers,
1t is stated. have just contracted foy
a, 500, 900 more gold for immediate
shipment from England.
Paris, Nov. The Bank Of France
advanced its discount rate to per cent.
today. an increase of liz OF per cent.
The l-2 per cent. rate had been 10 eff
feet since March Fl, at which time 1t WIS
advanced from 8 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
Work of Robbers.

Upper 5sndusky, o., NOv.7.-RosbeTs
entered the union passenger station here
early today, chloroformed the agent,
VIM. Rucopp, opened the safe aud took
$50 10 money and 500 Hooking Valley
railroad tickets. When Rpcopp recovered
consciousness hours later be gave the
alarm and corps of railroad detectives
are now searching for the robbers. The
stolen tickets we're found today two
blocks from the station.
Guthrie, Oklahoma, Nov. Robbers
dynamited the safe Of the Farmers Bank
at Marshall securing all the money AMI
valuable papers 10 the vaults, according
to telephone message 10 Sheriff Myers
today.
Sioux City, Nov. 7.--Three safe
blowers this morning cracked thu strong
box in the bank at CsnOvs, 8. D., and
secured $1,000. Posses are pursuing
then,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-07
TIE MA ALuIcLAIURE


According to later returns from out
in the State, the complexion of the
coming Legislature on joint ballot viii
be; Democrats, 100; republicans, 90
republican gain of two.
AL the senatorial contests are settled,
the republicans gaining one seat Sew
eral of the House fights are still in
doubt, though 1t looks SIS if the net loss
to the democrats 10 the lower branch
will not exceed two, and possibly 1t will
not 20 beyond ole.
The democrats lost one Senator in the
southwest, where no nomination was
made. The House seat in Pulaski is
still in doubt, while the dominant party
appears to have gained one member
from Russell. The republicans gained
one in GoochlsDd, one 10 Henry, and
perhaps one in Washington.
The Richmond Times Dispatch says;
Some OF the counties have been slow
in reporting, and in Washington, Rus
sell and several others the official count
may be necessary to definitely determine
the results. The election commissioners
will meet in all the counties and cities Of
the State today to canvass the returns,
and TO hear contests, If any shall be
made.
In the last legislature the republicans
had 5 in the Senate and Is 10 the House.