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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-10
VETERAN OF MANY FIGHTS

which l was a member. The order given
was, Trumpeter, sound walk. trOt. gal
Top. three cheers for the Queen, chargeF
and in went that gallant one hundred and
twenty men.
Squadron Charges an Army.
The sikh cavalry was drawn up in
front to receive the charge, with infantry
and guns on each flank. but nothing
daunted. the one squadron OF the Third
rode through their cavalry like a wedge,
paying no attention TO the heavy firing on
their tanks. although it had dropped a
score out OF their saddles. Onward went
the remainder OF the squadron, never
drawing rein until they had gomez clear
through the right of the Sikh army.
Capt. Unett now found his men scat
tered, but ordered them 10 cut their way
back. The two armies seemed partially
to cease firing, expecting the total ami
hilation of those brave men and the con-
sequent advance of Shere Sings forces.
But when everything was at its greatest
tension the remnant OF the squadron was
seen cutting their way. and eventually
Joined the army, covered with glory, with
the loss Of two officers and sixty men
killed or wounded. and on the authority
OF Gen. Sir Richard Airy, the charge OF
the 600 at Balaklava was nothing com
pared to this of che squadron Of the
Third Kings Own Light Dragons at
ChillianTalla. This charge checked the
Sikhs and as il was getting dark, the
battle ended, with now and then shot
of defiance on either side.
PLord Cough was very loath 10 draw
his army away from the field Of battle,
for he knew full well that all the wound
ed would be slain. but he had no alter
native. therefore the recall was sounded.
Many OF the wounded got away with the
aid of others. the cavalry. especially, dis
mounting. The loss of the AnglO-Indian
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Capt. Thomas Bradley Thornett, Washing
tons Soldier of Fortune.

mails. turned a disastrous defeat into a
glorious victory and saved the great do
main Of Northern India TO Britain Thor
nett was one OF these l20 men, and one
OF the sixty-just half of the force-who
came back from the swirling valley Of
blood and death 70 live through other
fights. but none nearly so warm or so
heroic. Capt. Thornett thus describes
this remarkable battle and the part
which he and his comrades played in IL:
ION the morning of the 18th OF jan
uary, 1S4S. We broke camp and marched
TO a short distance from the village Of
Chillian, where we halted. The forces
had been already allotted their several
positions. and the generals were now at
the head Of their divisions, ready to form
line of battle. The general commanding
the Anglo-Indian army intended at first
making an immediate attack on the enemy,
but altered his mind on account of the
lateness of the day. II being then about
O'Clock p. m, and for another reason.
that there was a scarcity of water in the
neighb6rhood; he therefore gave orders
10 the quartermas ter general 10 form the
camp, when all OF sudden a body of
Sikhs was seen issuing from the Jungle
and commencing a cannOnade: some Of
the balls striking very near the general
and his staff. This challenge was quickly
replied TO. and a dash was made for the
enemy's outpost, which was charged and
taken. A general engagement was the
result
THE battlefield that Rajah Shere Sing
had chosen. by p strange coincidence.
was the same upon which Alexander the
Great and King Porus fought 800 years
B. G. 1t WAS a complete jungle, com
posed OF high bushes very like the jes-
samine. and so dense il was impossible
10 know the strength or movements of
the enemy until you were almost upon
them. On their right flank was a high
ridge. on which was the village OF Ras-
soul strongly fortified and sprotected by
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OF Commons assembled in Westminster
Chapter House the church had a par
lament"
Bishop Randolphs address. said one
present, was masterpiece. He pointed
out the power OF education. travel and
commerce under conditions, that exist
to-day 10 spread the gospel spirit. say
ing that IL Is this spirit which bridges
the gulf OF hatred. prejudice. and mis-
understanding between nations and be-
tween sister communities of common
blood and common heritage; that 1t Is
this spiritual force which overcomes the
divisions between the various ecelecias-
teal organizations of the Christian world.
Bishop Randolph concluded with these
eloquent words:
Whatever may be our name-church-
men. as we call ourselves, or Methodists,
If Presbyterians. or Baptists-if should
announce the hymn Rock OF ages, cleft
for me, let me hide myself In Thee or
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Battle Of ChiIIianwaIla.

Then came Chillianwalla, in which a 1T
tlo body OF 100 men, by charge which
Is probably not eQualed in military an
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
TELEGRAPHERS HOLD SECRET
Officials Refuse to DiYulge In
tended Moves.
Rumors Of strike and No Strike
ntors Confident of Raise.

New York. June 15.-Mystery is the key
note Of the campaign Of the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union in its fight TO force
its demands for an adjustment Of differ
ences and the payment 10 all operators Of
the 10 per cent raise promised on March
l. No inkling Of the real purposes Of the
telegraphers leaders has been divulged
although there has been much guesswork
Rumors that there will be strike call
ed next week and that there viii he no
strike chased each other all day Presi-
dent Small Of the union. would neither
confirm nor deny them.
Much Of the mystery has arisen from
tho optimism OF the operators. who seem
absolutely confident they will gain their
demands il is being hinted that mystic
rious influences are to be brought TO bear
on the companies. Some inkIing Of what
this IS was given in the report tonight
from Chicago that the board Of trade and
commercial clubs have appealed TO Presi-
dent Roosevelt 10 do something to avoid
strike. on the ground that it would
paralyze business.
Il was also intimated that the operators
purpose postponIng a strike until Decem-
Der and then make an appeal 10 Congress
If other appeals fail. it is said the govern
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
OLD GRADUATES RALLY.
Alumni of University of PennsyI-
vanin Have High Old Time.


Philadelphia. June 15.-Old graduates
had their innings to-day at the University
OF Pennsylvania. It was alumni day and
the big feature Of the occasion was the
parade OF the alumni around the campus.
I'd by Dr. ". IT, NcFadden. the oldest
living graduate OF the University of Penn
svivania.
From an parts Of the United States and
even from foreign countries the "old
boys returned for this one day OF glad
some reunion. Early this morning the
vanguard began To trickle fin. and by noon
the triangular courtyard. inclosed by the
big dormitor.es at Thirty-seventh street
and Woodland avenue. was fairly alive
with grads Of all ages. According 10
lmmemorial custom. certain sections OF
the 'dormS' were allotted 10 each return
ing class, where the faithful sons OF Old
Penn made their headquarters. and for
which they mixed the instant Of arrival
in Philadelphia
After greeting their comrades. who per
hapS they had not seen for years. there
was a unanimous shedding OF the regula-
tiOn panophy Of civilization and when the
"old grad pounded down the stairs and
emerged into the triangle he was usually
clad in a conglomerate costume worthy
OF the most festive sophomore. Many
Of the undergraduates, freed from the ne
cessity of lecture attendance. also haunt
cd the courtyard. and nearly every one Of
the "old timers was the center Of an
interested group listening to # told tales
of what happened when l was in col
lcEe"
Two base ball games added TO the
interest Of the celebration. The alumni
scrub mines played a game this morning
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
AIRSHIP IS DAMAGED.
BaItimorean Meets Failure in First
Attempt ut Aerial Navigation.

Baltimore, Nd, June 15.-The first trial
Of the airship recently built by Prof. Otto
G. Luyties. a young mechanical engineer
Of this city, was held to-day at Colgate
Creek station, and proved unsuccessful
After five attempts 10 get the machine in
the air, further experiments had 10 be
abandoned because Of the damage done
10 It by the wind.
The wreck occurred as the last trial
was being MADE. The machine. which
weighs about 600 pounds, was placed in
position, when it was blown over by "A
gale which suddenly arose. In falling
the front wheels OF the bicycle which sup
ported the airship were broken, the rud-
der was smashed, and other damage re-
suited. The builder says that the ma
chine viii be repaired. and the test viii
be resumed some time next week.
Prof. Luyties came here from Boston
three years ago. and has been engaged
in mechanical engineering work. For
while he was associated with Prof.
Robert W. Wood. OF Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, in the construction of an airship.
which has not been completed and which
is being built according TO plan outlined
by Prof Wood.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
SAYS WASHINGTON WAS SHOT.
Richard Randolph Parry Claims He
Was wounded at Trenton.

Philadelphia, June 15-It has always
been set forth in history that Gen. George
Washington was not wounded during the
Revolution, but the members Of the Penn
syIvanla Society Of the Sons Of the Revo-
luton. who went 20 New Hope Bucks
County. to-day, learned differently when
they heard the address delivered by Rich
ard Randolph Parry. The people Of New
Hope to-day celebrated Evacuation Lay
and a large number Of the members Of
the society left the Reading terminal this
morning on a special train 70 visit the
Parry mansion and the other places
around the point where the historic bat
tie Of Trenton was fought
Deep interest was taken in Mr.. Parry
address, particularly to the reference to
the wcunding Of Gen Washington. OF
this Nj Parry said:
1T has been the popular belief that
Gen. Washington never was wounded;
but an original letter found in an old
trunk in Virginia during the civil war
would indicate differently. and that he
must have been AT least slightly wounded
in the battle Of Trenton.
~ copy Of this letter was published in
the Doylestown Bucks County, Democrat
Of May 70. 1899 1t is from Col William
Palfrey at Newtown, Pa. 9Th OF Jan
Uary. IN. and IS addressed 20 Henry
Jackson, Esq. Boston. Mass. per Captain
Goodrich. and Is as follows: Dr Ed
wards writes from Trenton that Gen.
Washington is slightly wounded, and
Gen. Mercer is missing, &c, &c
A1r. Parry welcomed the visitors to the
historic ground Of "COryells Ferry He
said it became at the commencement Of
hostiHties "at once an important strategic
point, Of value 20 both the American and
British armies. both Of which on several
occasions were most desirous to hold and
control It.
so sure was CORVALLIS Of the defeat
of Washington at this juncture,' added
Nr. Parry. that il has been stated he
obtained leave Of absence to return 70
England. and that his luggage was packed
and ready for shipment when dispatch
rider from Count Donap informed him Of
the Trenton disaster, and here IL may be
interesting 10 note that the house in
which the Hessiln commander, Col Rail-
died of his wounds stood on the site Of
the present Catholic Cathedral. on War
ren street. Trenton, on which is a tablet
reciting the fact and erected by the
cathedral corporation.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
G. ", j, PLANS new COURSE
Division Of Education to Be Estab
lishei Next Fall.
Teachers Appointment Bureau will
Be Conducted in Connection
with Proposed Departure.

With a view 20 strengthening the Amer
lean public school system, which has
been termed the bulwark of American
liberties" the George Washington Uni
versitv will establish in the autumn a new
division I'm it's courses. to be known as
the division Of education. In an an
nouncement. the institution sets forth
what il intends TO cover in this division.
The announcement also gives the names
Of the faculty selected 20 superintend the
course.
The establishment Of the division Of
education was prompted by local de-
mand for more scientific training for
those engaged in teaching the young
idea how 10 shoot Ii is expected, how
ever. that eventually the demand Tor
admission viii become so general that it
will take on the dignity Of national
school. The aims Of the division of edu-
cation may. accordingly. be outlined as
follows:
ITO promote the knowledge Of educa-
tional science.
TO fit students for the higher posi-
tons in the public school service.
ITO secure to teaching the rights and
prerogativps Of a profession.
TO aid in raising the standards Of
educational practice, and so to increase
the efficiency Of public education
The faculty Of the new division is
headed by President Charles W. Need
ham, and includes DIR. Williston S.
Hough. who will have active charge Of
the department.; Or. William c. Ruediger,
assistant professor Of educational psy-
chology; DR. Elmer E. Brown. former
United States Commissioner Of EduCa-
tiOn and lecturer on educational theory,
Or. William f. Chancellor, lecturer on
school administration: Dr. George Z.
Myers. lecturer on the history of educa-
ton and on manual training Dr. Willard
s. Small. lecturer on child study and on
school hygiene: Dr. William W. Black.
lecturer on general method and on nature
study. and Dr. Stephen Z. Kramer, lee
turer on classroom management.
These are to be special instructors
along the distinct liues Of educational
training 4 number Of other members Of
the Columbia College faculty will also
share in the labor of the new division.
deyoting their attention 70 the cultural
studies
With the opening Of the division of
education, the university also will estab-
lish a teachers appointment bureau for
the purpose Of assisting students to Sc
cure positions rs teachers. This service
will be performed gratuitously. in the in
terest both Of students and Of superin-
tendents of schools and boards Of educa-
tion wishing to employ competent
teachers.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
ADOPT CLUB BUILDING PLAN
University Members Vote Unani.
mously for Purchase of Site.
Committee Authorized to Raise
ciaI scheme Also Outlined.

The University Club will have new
home and start upon an era Of prosperity,
if the plans adopted at the meeting Of
the members at the Willard last night are
carried into execution.
About go members Of the club respond
cd TO the call for the meeting, heard the
report Of its building committee, and unan-
imously voted that it 90 ahead to raise
the necessary money by the sale Of bonds
and purchase the site for the proposed
club building at the southeast corner Of
Sixteenth and I streets northwest. or any
other lot which. in the judgment Of the
council, may be suitable for the purposes
Of the club
DR.. David T. Day. chairman OF the
committee. presented the report, setting
forth that the lot described could be pur-
chased for $4,000, and that the commit
tee had taken an option on the property
which has forty-nve days 90 run
Hennen Jennings also presented the re
port Of a subcommittee containing a
comprehensive scheme for financing the
enterprise. which, in brief. was the sale
of $4,000 in bonds with which to buy
the lot and erect the building.
By vote Of The club the council was
authorized % enlarge the building COM
nittee to twenty-five members, and the
chairman read the following names as
part Of the membership:
DR.. David r. Day. chairman. Heunen
Jennings, Colin II. Davidson, 1. A..
Coolidge. George o. Totten, L H. Saun-
ders. Dr. J. W. B0vec Ralph P. Barnard.
Charles r. Walcott, T. L. Daugherty, II.
Bradley Davidson John JOY Edison. and
Senator Thomas II. Carter
Another important subject considered by
the club was "a report submitted by Dr.
7. NJ RUbiuow. appointed at the last an
uu5I meeting Of the club, 10 consider
ways and means to curtail the running
expenses of the organization. Several
suggestions were contained i'm the report.
which. if carried out. would reduce the
expenditures OF the club by about $500
annually The report was referred to the
council for such action as might seem ad-
visabe
DE- Charles u. Walcott president Of the
club. presided. and Ralph Barnard was
secretary.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Notice.

Washington. D. C.. June IS. 1907.
To the Master Bricklayers' Asso-
citation, The Master Builders
Association, Contracting Build
ers, Bricklayers Union. No. 1.
and the Public,
The New Washington Brick Com
pany solicits your business, and
will sell their brick at their old
Office. 1920 New York avenue north
west, on and after July 1. 1907
(the Standard Brick Company.
organized some eight years ago TO
sell brick on commission. having
ceased to do business.
I have been engaged in the brick
business in this city some thirty
years, ard for more than twenty
five years have manufactured and
furnished, annually, more than o
per cent Of all the brick used in
this market. The capacity Of our
plant as at present organized IS
30.0O0.000 brick per annum. We
shall continue 10 make PROMPT
deliveries of brick speciality.
and those dealing with US can be
assured of receiving Just what
they Duy without delay. provided
We are notified by phone or other
wise one evening Of the wants of
the next succeeding day.
Our prices will be as low as
good brick can be made and sup
Piled
We viii also sell to our custom
ers all grades Of brick manufac-
tured by the Hydraulic Press
Brick Company.
T. l.. HOLBROOK,
President and General Manager.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
MORGAN LAID TO REST.
Thousands View Remains of Late
senator at selma. Ala.

Selma, Ala. June 15.-Ten thousand
persons viewed the remains of Senator
John T. Morgan in the Church Street
Methodist Church before the casket
was closed and carried TO its final rest
ing place in Live Oak Cemetery. The
grave adjoins that Of William r. King
who died half a century ago while Vice
President Of the United States.
Among the beautiful floral offerings
was a great wreath OF roses from the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt. There
were hundreds of designs from Con-
federatc camps.
Prominent among those who attend
cd the funeral besides the Congress
sional party which accompanied the
body from Washington, were Vice
President Fairbanks. Gov. Conner. and
the various State officials, together
with every member Of the Alabama
Congressional delegation.
The Washington Congressional party
included Senators Overman, Bacon.
Frazier. Mallory. and Pettus. and Rep
resentatives Webb, Bartlett, Gillespie.
Moon. Taylor. Wiley. Clayton, Craig.
Heflin. Richardson, and B. W. Layton.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
DOLLY GRAY LIKES MICE.
Kitty Rescued from Wall Box Works
for Uncle sam.

for Uncle sam.
New York. June 5.-Uncle Sam. repre-
scented by Postal Substation II. at Madi-
son avenue and Forty-tlird street. now
has an efficient rat and mice eradicator
She came by mail and her name is Dolly
Gray. She is a Gne maltese cat. and looks
las If she might have a pedigree worthy
of her post. Some one put her in a large
package nail box at the northwest cor
ner Of Sixth avenue and F0rty-second
street early this morning. Through Pa
trolman Paddy Hare, of the West Forty
seventh street station. and Bill Quinlan.
clerk in Station II, Dolly Gray reached
the substatiOn. She made herself liked
right away, and was adopted by the
force.
Cabmen at the Forty-secoud street cor
ner told Hare they had seen a woman.
who appeared to be drunk, open the lid Of
the package box and squeeze a cat into
il. A prodigious commouon inside the
box verified what they saw. Hare tele-
phoned to Station II. and Quinlan was
sent to investigate. Hare tied open the lid
with string, so that the cat wouldn't
SuitOcdte IN the mass or packages and
newspapers at the bottom Of the box.
When Quinlan opened the door the cat
Jumped out with a relieved "meaou" and
was captured. Around her neck was hung
bit of card, on which was written, sup
posedly by the woman who was seen put
ting her in the box, these words:
Ny name is Dolly Gray. / am the
mother Of five kittens. had a good
home once, but hard times reduced me TO
poverty and compelled me to desert my
little ones. I will guarantee to keep a
house clear Of mice and rats in return for
a good home. DOLLY GRAY"
Hare concluded that the mystery of
Dolly's plight would have to remain un-
solved. The mail clerks liked her so well
that they decided not to look into her
past. and she was added TO the substa-
tions staff without questioning her by
gone career.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16

and this afternoon. and the alumni team
played "a championship game with the
regular varsity nine
The sentimental side Of the celebration
was most in evidence at the class re-
unions, which took place I'm the Dorm.-
tory Triangle last night. A large bonfire
blazed In the triangle. shedding its genial
flicker on the walls OF the rooms. whevo
the various classes assembled. Good
cheer was everywhere iu evidence.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Town Enriched nv Enrthqunke.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
with all the harm that earthquakes
do said a rug dealer, 1T is pleasant to
hear of an entire town that an earth
quake enriched.
The town l mean is Ouzoun-Ada, on
the Caspian Sea. the terminus of the
Trans-Caspian and Samarkand Railway
Ouzoun-Ada in the past had a miserable
port, but a few years ago an earthquake
visited her and on its departure she
found herself the richer by a harbor
deep enough to float the largest ships
Since that fortunate visit Ouzoun-Ada
population and wealth have trebled."
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
mont rurchaae Of taIagraph lines will be

meut purchase Of telegraph lines will be
advocated
To-day President CIowry. of the West
ern Union. issued a statement denying
that the 10 per cent increase has not been
paid 20 all operators.
President Samuel J. Small. Of the Com
mercial TelegrGphers' Union. now in New
York. sent this message to-day To ". c.
LonG. editor Of the official publication Of
tho operators.
Executive board will probably be in
session until middle Of week. Strike as
sessment Of one full DAYS pay levied
Campaign will continue until we are sue
CesSful."
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16

First Vice President ". W Rcattle.
Of the Commercial TeleEraphers' Union
OF America. has called meeting of the
local branch Of the union for to-day.
Mr.. Beattie was I'm New York in con-
sultaJIon with the other officials Of
the union and it was decided to hold
meetings IN every city Of the United
States to-day where there IS a branch
OF the union and consider whether the
members Of the Commercial Tcleg-
raphers' Union shall 60 out on a strike.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
4 Title TO Fame,

From the Louisville Courier Journal
The President IS hands off in Oklahoma,
according to a Guthrie dispatch. What
more is needed to make Oklahoma IA
nous?
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Literary Note,

From the ST. Louis Republic
President Roosevelt and DR.. Long each
will soon begin work on a new book. "A
Wild Animal / Have Known"
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to see how the shells strike, whether
they hit or miss tho object aimed at.
Thus, either by day or, by night,
Judging by the smoke or by the flame
shown, the range can be Judged, the
elevation Of tho weapon modified,
and the aim adjusted with accuracy,
even though tho target may be far
away. 35-a&$
Recently some attention has been
excited in Europe by experiments
with Illuminating bombs of different
kinds, one Of which, when cast among
the enemy at night bursts and immed-
lately lights up the darkness with a
power Of one hundred thousand cam
dies, thus revealing the situation Of
an opposing force. .<.:
Not less remarkable are the smoke
Erenades, filled with. chemical sub
stances, which on explosion produce
clouds of dense black moke. These
are designed to be carried in advance
by skirmishers and thrown so rs to
conceal the troops following.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-02-05
Illuminating Bombs.

mo cxpcrimcnts with an "iluminat-
in~ b,ubn socollcd which in reality
* ~, , h,mh y, all. but 4 sort of
coutriyoncc attached to
sLrus thrown bv rirlcd ouns and NOR
,,ry
Nh, homh ;s small cvl;ulcr of
hross two inches in lcnYth which is
sc,cwr1 into ,hc hasc of thc pro icc-
ti,c +, is filled with nerhaps two
ounecs Of a com,Rsi,ion that burns