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The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
METROPOLITAN WINS SUIT.
Verdict Against Central National
Bank which Paid Forged Check.

Justice Wright in Circuit Court No
yesterday directed that a verdict in favor
OF the National Metropolitan Bank De
rendered in the suit instituted against II
last year by the Central National Bank to
recover 1850 on check made by Whar-
ton L. Lester. and drawn against the
Central bank. to the order of Mrs. 4. +.
Mcknight
Indorsement on the check, it was
shown in court, was made by Miss
Eulalia Puckett. an Agricultural Depart
ment employe. whose high finance meth
DDS obtained her a term Of five years IN
the pcnitentiary, which she is now serv-
ing
Miss Puckett pleaded guilty to forging
this Endorsement among others. The
check was Cashed through the Washing
ton Loan and Trust Company, which
guaranteed the Endorsement TO the Met
ropolitan Bank. which, I'm turn, guaran-
teed il To- the Central bank.
Mr. Testers account at the Central was
charged with the check. but on being ad-
viscd of the forging, the bank refunded
the money
Justice Wright. in directing a verdict
for the defendant. ruled that the banb
was not liable because the person who
received the money was shown by the
plaintiffs testimony TO be the person
with whom the maker Of the check had
dealt. and 20 whom he intended the pro
ceeds of the check To be paid. The Cen
trail bank is expected 10 appeal 10 the
Court Of Appeals
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
ROUMANIANS FOUND GUILTY
Two Convicted on Three Charges
Of Robbery.
Three Negroes in Meshes of the Law
for AssauIt-SOciaI Function
Causes Trouble.

Benjamin Isaacson otherwise known as
benjamin Aizicorici. and Max Bercolic,
alias Max IIchtenburg, two Roumanians,
were convicted yesterday in Criminal
Court No. l. before Justice Stafford, Of
three charges of robbery Two other
charges in the Indictment were aban-
doned by the District attorney for lack
OF SUFFICIENT proof 70 connect the defend
ants with the robbery. They were re-
mauded for sentence.
The defendants operated at the Center
Market and the Baltimore and Ohio
depot They were charged with snatch
Ing pocketboolls and picking pockets
Complaint was made TO headquarters
June % that four robberies had been COM
mitted az the Center Market that day,
and Detectives Bauer and Cornwall We're
sent TO the market They saw the de-
PENDANTS. according 20 their testimony,
walk ou either side of "a woman while she
was making purchases. When the Of
tcers reached the woman they found her
satchel open and the contents gone They
overlook the two men and placed them
under arrest A p1cketbook. which the
th+llldl4 4t-f-ill-lfi4 II as t'H4ilN iIl tllA
brell1 carried by one of the men.
James LomaX, cui0red. was also con-
vIcted in criminal court 40 J. of an as
sault with dangerous weapon. The tes-
tlmouy showed that he cat john King
with "a knife August ll. Justice Stafford
sentenced LomaN to serve three years in
the peniteDtiary. The charge against
William Pryor, who was indicted with
LomaN. was HoIle pressed 10y the District
attorney
Justice Stafford also sentenced Harry
Nolan. Co'0red. % serve one year and
six months az Trenton, DE having
plead guilty 90 au Indictment for an
assault with "a dangerous weapon. Nolan
was charged with shooting Raymond
White. March 36
Lloyd Dixon, coiored. was convicted IN
Criminal Court No. ., before Justice Barn
ard. Of shooting George Brown August
l6. The testimony showed that a quarrel
arose al a social function, and Dixon
drew q pistol and began firing Notice
oi "a motion for "a new trial was given.
and the prisoner was remalded 10 jail.
Walter Cheatham. In the same court.
entered a plea of guilty % an indictment
I for robbery. Sentence was suspended
and Cheatham returned 70 the Reform
School, from which be was liberated on
parole July o. when the robbery was
committed.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
HIS KNEE CAP CUTS ANTICS.
LOrgo CidD Man COIIHpses in street
and Astonishes Pedestrians,

Norman Beckett, twenty-seven years
old, of Lorgo. Md. has a peculiarly
fractions knee cap. and as a result of
its antics he is now confined in the
Emergency Hospital
Pedestrians at the market were aston
ished when they saw Mr. Beckett wab-
BILE and then fan 10 the sidewalk.
In joyous unrestraint this knee cap
slipped from ITS proper place while Mr..
Beckett was at Tenth and streets
northwest yesterday afternoon. and il was
only returned 10 its proper lodging place
after DR. Dear. AZ the Emergency Hos
pital had worked himself into a per
SpiTation.
Mr.. Beckett says it is most unusual
feeling To be walking along and nave
ones knee cap suddenly slip from its
m0Orings- His knee cap, he declares,
Is not unlike a rudder, and when II
takes q vacation he is powerless
Slipping knee cap is rare malady
anyway. according to physicians. and
one mfrequenuy seen on the hospital
entry blotterS
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
PENNSYL YLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.


This is the OF the year Niagara. There is
cpness the air about the that stimulates carne Of
the atmosphere that enhances the grandeur OF the prospects
A trip through the great Gorge the electric line around
the Whirlpool and along the edge OF the racing Rapids
able sensation Wonderful the works the performed
With part OF their power transmitted into electricity, the
Falls performing heroic labor these days the factories Of
Buffalo Rochester and other distant cities Niagara alone
great spectacle; is the OF marvellous industrial energy
Autumn the ideal for the rails and the scenic
beauty OF the Pennsylvania Railroads Niagara Falls is
notable For hundred and sevenive miles follows the
picturesque Susquehanna River with alternating views Of wooded
mountain and fertile valley.
special personayconducted excursion Niagara Falls
the last Of the easoeaves October Special of paro
cars dining and coaches leaves Washington sos m
Roudrp tickets, good for days viii be sold for $1,000
See Ticket Agents
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
NEWS CUT SHORT
FOR BUSY READERS.

Twenty union steamftters az the new
Union Station. who struck Monday. have returned
% work
The Cor7r7fssforars ,-astsr7,,- ,,co,.,.1
the resignation Of Charles T. Van norru as sanitary
and food inspector. % take effect October g.
Mics poefra Db.r,,,,..- ,,.,... s--, 49,.
rr5 +.-r fr-r >-jr,e s,-.,. a. ~. ga q
% ..- .-'- - nm Nll',- ca at >.LlN ana l.
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fssT I,iea.;ss IT,, -li'. 4. .-s.. gI i,-a3
'i' '-'--0 -' O'l'-'.' '1''.s'l'
Herbert Dali, ten years old, was slightly
'S.s .S nun nl1s INTO GoI5e ana %as9n
.f .'--7 ID. ''' s-''1 ~NI N'" i'lA @'t-.',
Mrs. RoSina obermeyer, Of 126 Fourth
street UoEtLeasr. spuiEsi her ankle while sghting
rom car al Nin'A ana streets northwest yesier
''-
Funeral services for Theodore Hillearv
were held from the home Of his daughter Mrs Sher
wood. Of 62i Il street southwest az oclock yeser-
"1' a''''-'n'
BY agreement of the attorneys, the case
against Nine Eugene F0urere. who does turn al
a local playhouse was yesterday morning continued
until saturday.
krbar+ yt-us,,, ..-,-,...,. ~o.,..,- os
he District government and president Of the Fire
mans Insurance Company. Is seriously in at his
nome, -.N0 q street northwest
Installation, of the recently, elected Off
Ger, Of Hope Council Jr5ependert order sons os
r,r,Fsb ,,,i,l .r.. s.l,5,Io5 g L.. - -
been postponed until Thursday. October 10
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a--s a. tt, NS,+f7,,1 z,oT-s5-,l r,-s- ~, - So.
Dr. .rgtrsTis, 5i--1-.s -. e.. - -. -.
believed Inv rilvsirisps - he ONT ~ dance ~ b5o
prahia
II T Ncvrcor,b Arthur n Ct,,,-or,f1l
and Morris r F-sr ~ f,s5 -+o-ti, g.
t,,s g.ra-s1 ,.r,-+i,. - 1.-r 49, a. e., -
~ >,s,s,.-b ,I7---b7r1 & r. -i+b ca5ce -, ,t
National Nfat-,7,rli-,,, Its,S p,,u5iro
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,,ortty-gst yos,g,1,y -rl ;,j,,ri -. a. l. ~.
WAS r,te, -, -1s Gs-r-.,zr,, T-,,;,sri,,- II,s,;tI
IS II warner VINO mas Just competed
~, and ,be Nj. f,i,o-', ~ T,i 49, o
Af-tb.1i., Er5-,,,-5r r1,,-.r IN ,i-t+ m Ia,,r.
NIL I ;u,gtr,,.l -i,I. st-s,r,.t.,, r;,,rs
houeT skating, In the nature or car
n'yal, which VIII last one week viii signalize the
! opening Of Convention Hall The carnival Will begin
Monday and VIII he held under the auspices Of and
~, Tiy.-;-. -''u iOn oi
MFS. hdte MTTkS, VINO Keeps small
store az 59 Water street southwest reported 10 the
police Yesterday that thieves entered her place by
forcing the rear window and stole quantity Of to-
, hlcco and cigarettes and a box and a half OF
oranges
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The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
OBJECT TO NEGRO TENANT.
BIoOmingdaIe Residents Contribute
Cash 10 Fight Newcomer.

Bloomingdale men and women have
contributed money to obtain the services
of an attorney to show that negro resi-
dents can be prohibited from settling I'm
white communities, and have pledged
their energies and resources to take the
question to the highest court. If ueces-
sary. A suit has already been instituted
70 enjoin a negro from occupying a
house he recently bought IN Blooming
dale.
This suit viii be enlarged within tho
next few days to make some Of the resi-
dents Of BlOomingdale parties. It was
not possible for the residents TO Prevent
the sale of the house 10 Francis smith.
the negro referred TO in the silt. rut
they intend to make a strenuous effort
to prevent his occupying the house.
Those living In the neighborhood say
they Will not buy the house from the
negro under any circumstances.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
OLD EXPRESS EMPLOYE DIES.
Jonas :. Dodge with Adams Com
pnny Fifty-tvo Yenrs,

Jonas ). Dodge, who has been employed
by the Adams Express Company continu-
ously for nfty-two years, died yesterday
at his residence. 215 Ninth street south
east He Is survived by his wife and
four children, all living IN this city.
Mr.. Dodge was a member OF the Yer
mont State Association and the Knights
Of Pythias. He was e. charter member OF
Friendship Lodge OF the latter order.
which was organized in 1S5S.
Funeral services under the auspices Of
the Knights of Pythias will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
family residence. Rev. Richard Z. Ship
ley. of the North Carolina Avenue NIetho-
dist Protestant Church, viii conduct the
services
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Had No Financial Troubles.

Application was made to the Probate
Court yesterday by Mrs. Leah SchwaIb
for the granting Of letters Of administra-
ton upon the estate Of Harry SchwaIb.
the ladies' tailor at 10 Tenth street
northwest, who recently committed sui
eide by shooting himself at his place Of
business. By the terms Of the petition. II
IS shown that NIr. SchwaIb's troubles
were not Of a financial nature, as he is
said to have left a balaRce I'm bank Of
800 and life insurance 10 the extent Of
$500. together with what is said to be a
prosperous tailoring business.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Decrease I'm LIQUOR Tfcep.e.

1t is the belief OF the members of the
excise board that there will be a decrease
in the number of applications for licenses
10 conduct wholesale and retail liquor
establishments during the coming year.
All applications must be made before
November /, accompanied by deposit
Of $500 for a retail, and $500 for a whole
sale license. In anticipation of this .
number of dealers have already filed their
applications with Roger William. clerk
of the board. There are at present i'm
operation in the District 521 retail and
fOrty-two wholesale liquor licenses.
The Macdonald school of PhrenOIor-y
and Psychology Is now located 6lS 81 NV
Friends and patrons invited.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS To-day

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News. and al
points south Norfolk and Washington night steam
ers every evening in the year at SO. and day
steamer daily at s a. n.
To Mount Nernon-SteameT Mscales,er. daily, 10
a. N. and 30 D m. from Seventh street wharf
Chesapeake Beach-See time table.
To Rock Greek Bridge. Geological Park Chevy
Chase and Kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes.
To Ae1andria-Ferry steamer Lackawanua every
hour and half from q. m. 10 c p. n.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
MARITAL BONDS SEVERED.
Three Couples Granted Absolute Di-
VOrceg One Legal Separation.

The activity In divorces continued yes
terday, when three couples were granted
absolute divorce. and one. a legal separa-
tion. Chief Justice Clabaugh signed q
decree OF limited divorce In favor OF
Mrs. Charlotte Daley against William F.
Daley. on the wife's plea
The chief justice also granted an abso-
lutte divorce to Mrs. Julis A. Harris from
Henry c. Harris. In decree signed by
Justice Gould Mrs. Mabel B. Martin
was divorced from Rudolph B. Martin.
Justice Gould also dissolved the marriage
bonds between Florence G. Lusby and
Everett o. Lusby, at the request Of the
wife.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04

Announcement of an examination 70
secure skilled male labOrers has been
made by the Civil Service Commission.
The test viii be held in this city October
%. The age limit is twenty years or
over.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
DATE FOR BRADLEY TRIAL.
Justice stafford Sets November II
for It's beginning

Mrs. Annie n Bradley. under ndlct-
ment for the alleged murder Of former
Senator Arthur N. Brown. Of Utah. Will
be tried next month on that charge
Justice Stafford iu criminal court No.
I, yesterday set November II as the day
on which this trial shall begin. George
!. Hoover attorney for Mrs. Brown. told
the court that this date was satisfactory
10 him.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04

Saturday, Oct =, To every purchaser OF
one pound OF more. Old Monumental
Homemade Candles cost only 40c h. but
equal any al twice that price in quality
and deliciouSuess. Take advantage Of this
introductory offer tomorrow. GEO. B.
SHEETZ, and 10th SITS.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Anything to Sell by Auction


Include it I'm Saturdays sale at Wesch-
ler's 900 Pa ave. NV. You will be pleased
with results Prompt returns. Phone 1872
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Feature of All Weddings

Is the floral work when GUIDE has the or
der. The finest flowers used.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
should Your Grocer Not Keep

JHW. u. WtInNtTE flTfaus
Postal or phone bakery ZIG llth Sc, and
they'll see that you are supplied. There S
no substitute for this perfect bread.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04

O3 = u A~
Gas
Range
Once a day the
burners, broiIer pan,
oven racks, and re-
movable drip pan
under the top burn
ers should be wash
ed, and the burners,
as we'll as the rest
of the range, wiped
with a creased cloth,
or small piece of
suet wrapped in
cheese cloth. All
OF this work should
be done while the
range is warm from
use, so that it will
dry quickly and
readily absorb the
grease. If the small
holes in the burners
cloggedthey
should be cleaned
out with a piece Of
wire.
N ever apply
blacking to the
burners.
At all dealers.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Dining Rooms

Reasonable prices +. P. HinkeI & Co.
successors to Thorp Carpet Cleaning Co.
4SS Maine ave. sw Phone Main 2025
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04

VIII be open on Sundays from l to u p
NJ, beginning October 6.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at Park
Hotel, Summer Garden, Rathskeller n
Y. ave. and 1lth st +. Endres, Prop.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-04
Music at Harvey's
.gS from 8 to midnight.

October s. 1907. Remember the date.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
M'CREA DEFENDS
HIS RAILROAD
Says Pennsylvania Line Is
Providing Adequate
Equipment,

PHILADELPHIA. March Flames
McCrea, president of the Pennsylvania
railroad, replying 10 letter from Frank
D. La Lane. of the National Board of
Trade. Of Philadelphia. calling atten-
ton to certain resolutions Of that body.
alleging bad equipment on the railroads
of the nation, says:
While the preamble on which the res
Olutlons are passed may be true from
the standpoint of considering the rail-
road system of the United States, IL
must be well known that as affecting
the Pennsylvania. such is not the case.
zone hundred and twenty-five thous-
and seven hundred and eighteen freight
cars have been built or rebuilt, with an
increase of single loading capacity equal
to 1927 tons.
zone hundred and sixty million and
seven hundred and twenty thousand dol
lars has been expended in renewals of
permanent way. yards. terminals. and
buildings, while S26S, IA, 900 has been ex-
pended in new construction, as between
1899 and 1906, the tons moved one mile
have increased over II per cent, and the
passengers carried one mile over so pei
cent"
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
End of the Session.

The session of Congress will end
at noon Monday. 1t is safe 70 say
that for cnce everybody concerned
will be glad To see the end come. 1t
has been an unsatisfactory session
in many ways. There was small
possibility of accomplishment when
il began, and what there was dwin-
died fast. It would be useless
to deny that the interests" have
had a firm grip on affairs from be-
ginning to end. The President has
been unable To accomplish anything
substantial in the line of his pro-
gressive program. and what has
been passed has been in most cases
in such shape as to render the vic
tory of uncertain value.
Next winter conditions viii be diff
ferent. There will be no stone wall
of adjournment date looming ahead.
There will be stronger public eX-
pectation of results, and correspond
ingIy greater pressure from Presi-
dent and people. The next long ses-
sion will probably decide the next
Presidential contest. 1t viii be
worth while. The short session has
not been, save for the purpose of
providing money 10 run the Govern
mental machine.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
ARREST SHRINERS
ON THE HOT SANDS

PITTSBURG. Pa. March 2.-Pittsburg 2.
Shriners. with the assistance Of some
high officials of the Department Of Pub
lie Safety, played joke on some Of the
visiting mobiles this afternoon.
The visitors were being taken in two
autos on a sightseeing trip. While
going through Schenley Park the autos
We're stopped by Policeman Henry
Franz, who declared the autos were
running nearly forty miles an hour. The
occupants Of the autos were taken to
the Oakland police station.
The men gave their names as w. S.
Brown, of Pittsburg; George w. Nc
Candl5ss, of Pittsburs; Edward c.
White a theatrical manager of New
York; Alvah P. Clayton, of St Joseph,
Mo. imperial potentate of the Mystic
Shriners Of America; Al G. Field. of CO.
lumbus, Ohio, 4 theatrical manager, and
William Robinson, of Pittsburg, poten-
tate of Syria Temple. The police served
all with bread and water while they
were in their cells, and in an hour they
were released on SIS forfeits. The men
arrested are not as joyful tonight as
those who were in on the game.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
The Subsidy Bill.

''The better the day, the better
the deed"
Sunday, in the curious turn of
fate, has beep designated as the
day which in all probability will wit
ness the decision for or against the
ship subsidy bill. The Senate will
meet at IL o'clock this forenoon and
unless meantime some agreement
shall have been reached the subsidy
measure will then come up for the
consideration of the body in which
it originated.
The bill which comes back to the
Senate can hardly be recognized by
its makers. There is little left of
it but the principle. There is no
doubt that a comfortable majority
of the Senate favors the principle,
and would put il into practice in
much more effective fashion than
the House bill contemplates; but the
Senate rules offer uneXampled op-
portunities for the filibuster. Yes
terday's session developed indubita-
bic evidence that the Democrats, and
some of the Republicans, would be
glad TO see the bill killed; and when
the session opens at IL o'clock today
there will be but twenty-five hours
remaining of the life of this Con-
gress. 1T is Cnly required TO keep
the debate going till the stroke of
noon Monday, and the legislation is
dead. Its enemies were confident,
when the bill was pushed over till
today, that its fate had been sealed.
At a time when there is so much
I opposition 10 the high tariff, and
when certainly a very large proper
! tion if not a majority of the people
( oppose ship subsidies, it seems fair
tU say that the dominant party will
be better without shouldering re-
/ sponsibility for this legislation. 1t
would be a poor answer to make to
the protest OF millions against the
bounties which are represented by
the protective tariff, to give them
more bounties. \ wise Frenchman
observed that the cure for the
evils of democracy is more demo
cracy;" but it may be doubted
whether the country would feel that
the best cure for the evils of Gov
ernment subsidies was to be found
in more subsidies.
To kill the subsidy bill would be
an excellent Sundays work.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
STARTS
EXPRESS TARIFF
INVESTIGATION
Burkett Passes ReSoIu-
ton Asking Informa-
ton From Com
miSSionerS.

The fortunes of war and the eNi-
Gencies of the Senatorial nlibuster on
the ship subsidy bill made il possible
Tor Senator Burkett TO get through the
Senate a resolution calling on the In
terstate Commerce Commission for in
formation about the activities of the
express companies, in their alleged ef-
forts 10 drive commission and produce
men out OF business.
When Congressman Kennedy of
Omaha introduced his resolution on This
subject in the lower house, there vas
an Immediate scurrying for means 70
suppress il, and this was finally ac-
complished. The last session Of the
committee was held without notice 10
Alr- Kennedy. and his resolution got no
hearing. though nearly all members
were in favor of IL. Chairman Hepburn,
however, was anagCnistic and il was
smothered.
Mr.. Kennedy then asked Senator Bur
kett 20 present IL in the Senate as a
simple Senate resolution, and this was
done. When Mr.. Burkett called Il up
there was objection, which called forth
from Mr.. Burictt the sharp obserya-
ton that There are always people to
take alarm whenever proposition is
introduced here 10 correct an abuse. i
would like to see some Of this concern
manifested in the interest Of the peo-
pie
Mr. BuriIett insisted on consideration
OF his resolution, and Senator Gallinger
demanded consideration of the ship sub
sidy conference report. AS a result, the
Nebraskan was in d moment made the
apparent leader of the filibuster against
the ship subsidy bill He stood by his
guns, ard the fight soon centered around
his demand for consideration Of his
resolution. When finally the whole mat
ter was pushed over till later in the
afternoon. there was a strong impress
sion that the express resolution would
have 20 BE got out OF the way in order
that It should not further comDlicate
the chances OF the subsidy bill.
| Accordingly, later IN the day Mr. Bur
/ kstt was permitted to call up and pass
his resolution. The Interstate Commits
sion has already agreed under il tC
make the desired investigation Of con-
/ djtions in the express business. Con-
/ gresham Townsend Of Michigan will
/ take Up the fight ir the lower mouse
next session. and expects t. pass ar
I amendment 10 the rate law. prohibiting
( express companies engaging IN mer-
/ chandisins.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

owls new law. The public prints
continued as before to enliven the
news with pictures of him perched
outside his nest with a great pen be-
hind his ear. His solemnities were
received with the same broad smiles
and his good character noted with
the same Indulgence as before his
fourteenth century manifesto was
issued. And now, only four years
later, the larger house of the State
Legislature has agreed unanimous
Iy to throw the muzzle in the trash
basket, and the smaller house is re-
ported to be ready to do the throw
ing at the earliest possible moment.
Longfellow did not know of owl
ish myopia when he wrote Poverty
and Blindness" from the German of
F. Won Logau; but the retired gov
ernor of Pennsylvania might find
much TO profit him in the familiar
couplet:
A blind man is a poor man, and blind
poor man is:
For the former seeth no man, and the
latter no man sees.