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The Washington times., 1907-06-15
CREDIT MEN BOOM
CANNON At DINNER
BanqueterS Go Wild at
Mention of His Can
didacy.

CHICAGO. June l5.-For a mild, re-
firing, and more or less unassuming
Presidential boom. that Of "fRvorite
SON. Joseph G. Cannon proved itself last
night 10 be possessed of a large amount
Of ability in the way OF starting things.
Speaker Cannon was the guest Of the
National Association of Credit Men,
which closed a three days annual SEES
sion with a banquet at the Auditorium.
Ostensibly there was TO be no politics.
But, with almost 1000 ordinary hard
headed business men IN a mood to greet
any timely suggestion with tumul.ous
enthusiasm, the temptation was one thai
could not be resisted.
Judge Peter s. Grosscup started II. He
was on the program 10 precede Speaker
Cannon with an address on The Every
day Business Man and the Corpora ton
Problem but he observed the niCeties
OF the situation and left the corporate
problem for the latter half OF his ad-
dress.
I am not going 90 speak long" ne
said. Il shall touch only the high places
OF the address ! had prepared. because
here, l find, we have my friend. the
next President Of the United States"
Then the banqueters went wild.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
COLUMBIA CITIZENS
WORK FOR c. ". j.

Further plans for the raising of the
fund for the George Washington Univer-
sity on condition it accepts the Sherman
Barber tract as the site were perfected
at the meeting Of the committee of the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association
held at the Savoy last night
The territory TO be canvassed for SUBJ
scriptions was divided into sections. and
each member who entered upon the work
OF raising money In this manner. was
given a certain street 10 look after.
At the opening Of the meeting Judge
Charles s. Buady. who presided said
that copy or the circular had been
sent to every house in Columbia Heights
explaining the work OF the canvassers
and the worthy object Of the association.
Hoyt Sherman. manager of the Sher-
man tract. made 4 most encouraging ad-
dress, saying that the directors Of the
joint property were wiling to do all I'm
their power TO aid the movement FOR get
ting the university on the Heights. He
added that he believed from what he
had heard. that the Sherman-Barber
tract through the efforts of the Column
bia Heights Citizens Association, now
stood well to the front as a possible
choice
J. c. Ransom addressed the members
at the request OF Judge Bundy. During
the address he pointed out to the mem
hers the rising value Of property i'm
mediately adjacent 10 large university.
The committee in charge of the move
mcnt for esta blishing the university on
Columbia Heights is as follows:
Charles s. Bundy. AlphOnsO Hart.
Louis L. BreuninEer. Edward 2 Droop,
Louis Stern. Arthur r. Ramsay. George
Simmons. Louis H Sta bier, ". B. Todd
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
MASTER OF ARTS
AT ST. JOHNS
Three Students Given High
Degrees at the Annual
Commencement.

In the presence of several hundred
applauding friends three students Of St
Johns College yesterday afternoon re-
ceived their degrees, the occasion be-
ing the forty-frst commencement OF the
noted college, held in the Columbia
Theater. The degrees were as follows.
August j. Liz, master OF arts, the bach
elor Of arts degree having been received
In 1895; Bernard B. Hessler and I. JOS
eph Farley, bachelor OF science. Mr.
Hessler was also awarded the scholar
ship to the Catholic University.
Prior to the presentation of the de-
grees each of the graduates delivered
an address. A pleasing musical pro-
gram had also been arranged, in charge
of the Columbia orchestra. John ].
Nolan. of Washington. an alumnus Of
the class of 81, delivered the address
to the graduating class. after which
Brother Germanus, president of the col
lege, delivered the degrees to the three
graduates. and certificates Of promotion
to a number OF other students of the
various classes
l. Joseph Farley's address dealt with
the subject of 'Patriotism-the Safe
guard Of American Ideals" which he
AAfAA4AAC1 III al tlDQutll ana mastery
manner. Bernard b. Hessler followed
with an address on The Evils Of the
Press" in which he made some very
pointed observations as to the growing
tendency 10 yellow journalism and the
avidity with which ii is read 10 the eX-
clusiOn Of better Htera ture
He urged parents 20 inoculRte in chill
dren a dislike for such journals and TO
refuse them entrance 10 their homes.
August J. LiX delivered a historical re-
view Of the progress OF the Inter
oceanic Canal. which was both instruc-
tive and comprehensive, including de-
tailed description OF the work from its
inception TO the present time.
John J. Nolan In his address TO the
graduates impressed upon them the
necessity for constant work. reminding
them that this was an age OF COmpeti-
ton and that the slusssrd could never
rise above the ordinary plane. To those
not desiring a professional life he adj
Vised the acquiring Of a trade. remind
ing them that as President Roosevelt
had said, II was better to work at a
trade at So per week wages than al
So per week salary He concluded BY
expressing the belief that St johns
would always have occasion TO feel
proud Of her graduates or 1907.
The Rev Valentine F. Schmitt pastor
% ST Joseph's Church. presided during
the exercises.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
CROWDS ENJOY SUNDAY
AT MARSHALL HALL

Sunday seems to be the most popular
day of the week at Marshall Hall, If
one may judge by the increased num-
bers who spend the day there Both the
morning and afternoon trips are well
patrOnized. many going 70 spend the
entire day. while a goodly number take
the $50 p m. boat for a sail on the
river and an excellent dinner at Mar
shall Hall.
Everybody spends a pleasant day at
Marshall Hall, for there is something
TO please all in the way of amusements,
while many find spendingNthe day on the
green lawns under the fine old shade
trees is all the enjoyment they could
wish for. Prof. SchrOeder's Band adds
10 the enjoyment Of the day, for its
concerts. both on the boat and grounds,
are delightful. Steamer Charles Mac
alester leaves tomorrow at II a. m,
30 and $50 p. m, returning leaves the
hall at 900, 500, and 900 p. m.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
WEST POINT GRADUATES
WELCOMED INTO ARMY

WEST POINT. y. Y. June 15-Be-
meath threatening clouds and with an
occasional sprinkling OF chilling ram.
the graduating exercises OF the class
OF 1907, United States Military Academy,
were held
Col Hugh l. Scott. acting as master
Of ceremonies, introduced Col H. X.
LaWton OF Georgia. member OF the
board Of visitors, who addressed the
graduates. He was followed by Brig.
Gen William 2. Duval. Acting CHEF Of
stan, L. 5. a. who. after welcoming
the Class Of graduates 10 the ranks OF
the army as commissioned officers, pro
ceeded 10 deliver diplomas 10 the Ii
graduates.
There was loud applause when the
name Of Cadet Arthur r. CalvO was
called He is a son Of the Costa Rican
minister, who was admitted to the Mil
itary Academy by special act Of Con-
gress.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
NASONS PRESENT SMITH
WITH PUNCH BOWL

The board OF control OF the late Ma
sonic Fair at IN informal banquet a.
1925 New York avenue lasI night pre-
scented r. +. smith. president of he
board. with a handsome silver. punch
bowl, in appreciation OF his uutirinE CT
forts for the success OF the fair The
presentation address was made by Creed
Nj =Eitc1. treasurer, who thanked
President Smith for MS efforts. % which
he accredited much Of the fairs sue
cess Short addresses were made ty !.
H Small jr-. A. u. Marks Harry
Stamford. and Thomas =. Morgan I.
r. CHM acted as toastmIstsr.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
AUDITOR ANDREWS TO TALK
TO BUSINESS HIGH CLASS

W. L. Andrews. Auditor for the Treas
ury. will make the commencement ad-
dress at the graduation exercises Of the
Washington Business High School Tues
day afternoon. Tn exercises will be
held in the National Theater at $50
clock.
DR.. William Z. Chancellor will award
the scholarships and Capt. James +.
oyster will confer the diplomas.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
CHAUFFEUR KILLS CHILD,
CITIZENS TRY LYNCHING

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 15.-There was
almost a lynching on Fifth avenue when,
near Logan street, Ida Aspern. aged
seven. was run down and fatally injured
bv an utOmobile belonging TO the Schen-
lev Automobile Company.
The girl later died at the hospital
Raymond j. Raglan. the chauffeur. was
arrested and is held awaiting action Of
the coroner. The child attempted 10
cross IN front Of the machine.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
TWO MEN RESCUED,
TWELVE HOURS ADRIFT

NEW YORK, June 15.-Adrift in
Canarsic bay for twelve hours. and in
imminent danger of having the row5oat
they occupied swept into the Atlantic.
Michael J. Kelly, a Brooklyn fireman,
and another man whose name Is I'M
known, were rescued on a sand bar in
one OF the channels leading 10 the
ocean. The hreman's companion had
only one arm. This handicap, coupled
with the fact that in a squall one OF
the single pair Of oars in the boat was
broken, made the mems peril doubly
great.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
THOUSANDS SEE
LAD SLOWLY BURN
ON ELECTRIC WIRE

ST. LOUIS. Mo. June 15.-As short
stop Holly. Of the local team, singled in
the eighth inning Of yesterday after
Moons ball game between St. Louis and
Boston, Robert Fisher. sixteen years
old, fell from the crossarm Of a tele-
graph pole, from which he was viewing
the game. and struck a live electric
wire
His foot caught. and in viea' of 800
persons in the ball park burned until
an electrician climbed ladder and toss
ed the boy into a blanket the crowd
held. he is fatally burned.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
USES DEC0Y BUNDLE;
CATCHES "BLACK HAND"

SHAMOKIN, Pa. June I5.-John Null
len, president OF the National Bank
placed a decoy bundle yesterday In re-
Spouse TO a black hand letter threaten
ing him with death if he refused. As
he left the rendezvous 4 man appeared
and grabbed the bundle which was sup
posed 10 contain $500. The police cap
tured the man.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
One Hundred in His Army,
Plans Brazil Revolution
Must Have S5O0,O00 First From Wall Street
However, in Order to Defeat Opposition
of Eiqhty-fiVe.

America to get the money needed TO
pay the army and TO buy their gorgeous
uniforms, with a sword and charger for
each private soldier
Yesterday he flooded Wall Street with
an appeal for FUNDS. No great banker
escaped his call. He wants $4,000 for
this revolution right away. Wall Street
must supply 1t. When. at the head of
MS troops, he has won the revolution he
Will pay back the money to Wall Street
at the rate OF $4,000 each six months,
with interest at 4 per cent, upon bonds
OF the new government, which will be
printed with part OF the loan.
Army of Eighty five Negroes.
In his prospectus OF his revolution. De
Magali says: Our men, recruited in
South Africa. will enter the country in
small bands as labOrers. The arms will
be sent from Rio as agricultural imple-
ments; the horses from Buenos Ayres
under pretense Of using them for farm
work. The present state government
has an army of only eighty-five half
trained negroes. With our army OF 100
lied by De MagaH. who is familiar
with the locality, the resul. of the BAG
tie Is certain, and I'm a few hours the
change Of administration viii be ef-
fected.
Failure means death for the leaders.
the cOnfiscation Of the property Of SYM
pathizers and banishment for the army;
so IL is clear that the enterprise would
not be undertaken If its promoters had
any doubt OF the entire practicability
of the plan.
General dc Magali admitted to an
American reporter last night that M
10 date Wall Street had not responded
10 the call OF this revolution with a
single sou. He was surprised and some
what grieved, but declared ne would re-
main at the furnished room house a
couple of weeks, but probably couldn
stay much longer. having 10 return "a
MInss Geraes 10 take command of the
revolutionary army.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15

NEW YORK. June 15.-The next great
revolution. ladies and gentlemen, which
is TO shake both American continents 10
their uttermost foundations, viii trans
pire within six months On the republic
of Brazil. There is no doubt about this,
because S. II. l. De Mag1h, promoter
of the revolution is now in New York
To get the needed money.
Financed by Wall street capital. gen.
oraled by De Magali himself ard fought
by an invincible army % 100 imported
heroes Of Spion Kop the revolution Will
overthrow the present government of
the state of Minas Geraes, Brazil, after
one CORY battle lasting two and one
half hours
De MagaIi, who is the author. main
hero, and finisher of the forthcoming
civil war. arrived undnnounced or Il
tramp steamer last week, and took the
hall room bedroom, three flights up in
Mrs. Ledderer's lodging house, at 15J
West SiNty-first street.
Downtrodden by Politicians.
Downtrodden by a party of selfish poll
ticians who haXe Slapped the wealth of
Ninas Guraes in taxes To buy votes on
election day, De Magah and his party
had decided that recourse must be had
20 force of arms.
Just outside the gates of the capital
Bell HoritZone the battlefield has
been selected by De Magah, who is TO
win thereon the glOries Of 900 wars.
Already there is chosen the spot where
the 100 BOer war heroes are to be Sc
cretly shipped from South Africa untn
they march out. fully armed and mount
ed. 10 meet the army of the tyrant
Even the next president has been told
TO get ready 10 move in and the new
tax list is all ready
Therefore, having fought the reVolu-
ton to this point. Magali has come TO
The Washington times., 1907-06-15

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The Washington times., 1907-06-15
EAGLES HAVE SHAD BAKE.

Members of Washington Aerie. Fra
ternal Order Of Eagles. with a number
OF friends, enjoyed an old-fashioned
shad bake at Marshall Hall yesterday.
The day was spent IN outdoor games.
fishing, and boating
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
WOMAN CONFESSES
WRITING LETTERS
ABUSING PREACHER
M ay n OF Be Punished,
Though Methodist Con-
gregation Was Shaken.

PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-At last
he stress that has for some time per-
vaded the congregation of St. Stephens
Methodist Episcopal Church, German
town, has been received by the discov-
cry that il is Miss Alvina Topham who
has been writing anonymous letters to
the minister. the minister's wife. the
drst soprano and the first sopranos
husband.
Miss Topham was brought before
United States Commissioner Craig and
to him admitted her fault She was
held for further hearing and released
on her own recOgnizance. as she is a
property owner.
what the church members wanted was
to find the guilty person and expose
her, and this has now been done They
do not care to insist upon further pun
lshment, for this might involve the
reading of the letters in open court,
calamity that all agree should be
avoided at any cost
Woman of Good Family.
1t is likely. therefore. that Miss Top
ham will escape punishment for her Of
tense, although she has been charged
with the sending OF obscene matter
through the mail. punishable by five
years in prison or 5000 fine. or pos
SibIy both
Miss Topham comes Of a good Ger
mantown family. Her sister married
William King, who died six weeks ago.
The King residence is on the southwest
corner of Hansberry and Greene streets,
big yellow mansion. Miss Topham's
sister, who was Mr. Kings wife. died
three years ago. Such was the truth
of the family I'm Miss Topham that she
was made guardian Of Mr. Kings young
daughter-hjs daughter by a former
wife.
For six years Miss Topham has lived
in the great yellow house; lived quietly.
TO all appearances. She did not go out
in society and was not a member even
of St Stephens Church. merely attended
the meetings there once or twice a
month.
Deluge of Insults.
This makes the deluge Of insulting let
tiers that the woman has sent down
upon the congregation seem all the more
strange.
In the last four years at least a dozen
members of St. stephens Church have
received the anonymous letters. Those
who got letters suspected other par
tlcular persons in the church of writing
them. Scarcely any one thought of Miss
TOpham. 1t was nearly always some
body else who was suspected.
In certain instances aCCusatiOns-nOW
known TO be utterly groundleSs-have
been made. At least twenty women
members Of the church have resigned
In a hun and gone off to other cOngre-
cations upon learning that they were
suspected
The Washington times., 1907-06-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-19
GAMES TODAY.
Birmingham In Memphis. A tlanta in New Orleans. Montgomery in Little Rock. Nashville in Shreveport.

Memphis, June 18.-(Special) )-Birming- ham really came closer to scoring in to- days game than in Mondays. Walters got within five feet of the pan in the fifth inning, but unfortunately for the visitors the globue was there in advance of the runner, and the Barons' chance to annex run was put in cold storage.
 As for the league leaders, they punished the leather sufficiently to net sextette of tallies, four of them being engrossed on the score in the same inning that tho Barons advanced go far as to have je- signs on the plate.
 George Suggs was the lad that added 10 Vaughn's bundle of misery. For seven innings he distributed hls favors nicely, which is to say that the visitors accum' ulated their seven swats in those periods. As he allowed two taps in the second, none was handed out in the third, and ii was one each for the remaining fiVe. Following on the heels of Walters single in the second, two men being down, Gard- ner slanted a hummer close to the fair line in right field for two sacks. and but for Nick Carters rapid fielding and throw Walters might have scored. As 1t was ne clung tightly to third and here he dle1. With the exception of this, and the hfth inning opportunity of the Barons, they could not advance a runner past the initial station.
 Suggs had everything in the twirlers category of virtues. his principal asset be- ing great control. Speed and curves he had in abundance, as his record of nine strike-outs will testify. Ragan opposed him and put up a clever exhibition until the fifth, when the locals with five pretty singles and two stolen bases, gathered together four fat tallies. They had broken the ice in the scoring line in The third by three singles. which netted one count. but it was in the fifth that the disaster to Birmingham occurred.
 Second Baseman James. the Memph;;'s latest recruit, christened the leather TOT the first time in his two games today pS rapping out three-sacker to deep tei1 center Owens brought him In with neat single to left, which completed lea fireworks Demont was hit in the side by d liner from Babbs bat, but re- malned in the game. Molesworth played B beautiful fielding game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-19
BASEBALL STORIES.

George Davis. the veteran shortstop of the Chicago Whitesox, showed local fans way to block the squeeze play Thurs day. It was one of the nerviest moves that has been made by an infielder in this city in many day, and the veteran shortstop is entitled to an overflow of credit for it.
 With the score to against New York in the ninth inning Conroy had worked around for the local team as far as third base, with one out. Isbells over throw to Donohue put him on second, and he got to third on Hoffmans out
 Kleinow was the next batter. If he made a afe hit is was certain that Com roy would tie the score, Davis seemed to apprehend that Griffith. in desperation. would try the squeeze play. Therefore he moved up in Walshs lee and anchored about 10 feet off the starboard quarter. He played what might be called. for want of a better definition, the position of first assistant fielding pitcher. He also pulled Isbell in, so that he was on Walshs port quarter, and was the second assistant fielding pitcher.
 That blocked the squeeze rather ef- fectively. Rohe was told to hug third to keep Conroy close to the base. There was only one thinK to fear and that was a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-19
Officers Are Elected.

Hartselle, June 1s.-(Special.)-P goras Lodge, K. of P. No. 199, met in their new castle hall last night over the Citizens bank and elected officers for the ensuing semi-annua1 term as follows:
 A. F. Stinson, c. C.; A. A. Oden, V. C.; the Rev. l.. F. Parrish, prelate, S. E. Hammond, master of finance; H. E. Nichols, master at arms; J. C. Rogers, master of work; F. J. Topscott, inner guard: Jacob Bloch, outer guard; J. O. Stephenson, trustee
 Hartselle Lodge, Masonic A. F. and A. M, on the 17th inst. elected the follow ing officers; A. A. Oden, w. NJ: J. l.. Draper, s. w; J. l.. Day, J. w.: NJ. Pattillo, treasurer: Robert Sobotka, secre- tary; A. B. McWliliams, s. D.; J. C. Rog- CTS. J. D.; J. C. Love. tyler.
 The lodge voted almost unanimously supporting the movement to erect Ma sonic widows and orphans home in th.s city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-19

Ken, 126 OKohler), to 2, won: Caracin- esca, 123 (Miller), to l, second; Zelheus, III (TalberD, 12 to 1, third. Time, 1 .46 3-5.
 Seventh race, selling, about six fur longs-Moyea, 103 (Shilling). 10 to 1. won; Heine, Ill (Sandy), 8 to l. second; Cutter, 1o9 (Erner), to 1, third. Time. 1:o2 1-5.
 Gravesend Entries.
 First race, selling, five and one-halt furlongs-Helen B., 103; Richard, Duke, Slater, 102; Herbo. Bosom Friend, 103 Tinker Bell, c. H. Schilling, 99; Tile Kilns, Baskkra, Obert, ss; Blember, Win neka, 95; Joe Nealon, Hiacken, 93; An sonia, 90.
 Second race Kensington steeplechase, about two mies-Grandpa. 162; California King, 147; Belle Gravia, Sheriff Williams, 40; Dencanta l., Dave Lewis. Larone, Dick Shaw. 1S5; Blue Pigeon, 1sS.
 Third race, handicap, about six fur longs-Halifax 126; Voorhees,, Graculum, 116;. Saracinesca, 115; Jacobite, 112: Grim aldi. no; Zal, 1OS; Tony Faust, 1Os J. c. Gore, 105; Loring, 100: Golden Shore, 90; Captain Enrich. 93; Melenite, 90.
 Fourth race, Myrtle. selling, mile and seventy yards-Hyperion IT., JOS; Fed Friar, St. Valentine, 1O3; Grapple. Ma rello, Antler, 10O; Rye Moonshine, 9S; Tipping. s6; Mary F, 91.
 Fifth race, selling, mile and sixteenth Uncle Charley, Sandover 11o saylor, 106; Miss Doyle. 104; Magazine, Annato. Lady, 103; Palette, Ok, Suffice, 1O1 Ed Ball, 9S; Herman, 99; Melbourne Nominee. 96; Orphan Lad, 92; Beggar Maid, S5; Alta Farola, 84.
 Sixth race, mile and sixteenth-Dck Finnell. Roswell Incachee, Wardine. Howard Shoan, Brother Thomas, Trouble Maker Jobstown, 110; Al IT. Woods Park Row. Sir Allen Bizzy lazy, Coat of Arms, 1o7; My Lady. Remiss, 105.