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The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
DISTRICT COURTS.
Court of AnnenIs.

Court of Appeals.
Present: The Chief Justice. Mr. Justice McComas
and Mr. Justice Rohh
Charles s. Champion. jonathan =. Hayward
Daniel a. Carpenter Harry A. Clarke, Charles NJ
Nissen. and c. Piquette Mitchell we're admitted to
practice
Patent appeal No s5l. Meth vs.. Dinner; con
tinued.
Patent appeal No s52a Dinner vs.. Dinner: con
tuued.
Patent appeal No. 3T. Mcknight vs. Pohle. argl
ment commenced BY Mr.. W. c. Pussy for appellant
continued by Mr.. A. j. Stoughton for appellee and
concluded by Mr. W. C. Pusey for appellant on
motion the appellant is allowed % file brief herein
within one week Il 50 advised.
Patent appeal No so. Howell. IT,, Ts. Hess
argument commenced by Mr. Harold Binney fol
appellant, continued By Nh. Z. c. Davidson and
Alr D. A. Carpenter for appellee. and b. Mr.. W
W Dodge for appellant.
The death Of Mr.. J. Hubley Ashton. n membel
Of the bar Of this court was announced 70 The
court BY Mr. W. +. Mattingly. president Of tiIl
Bar Association. who presented resolutions. whici
the court directed 20 be spread upon he minutes
The court then adjourned cut Of respect 20 Oh,
death Of Mr. Ashton until this morning.
Assignments for to-day:
On hearing Patent appeal No. SO.
Patent appeals Nos. 800, ll3, 49, i2i, ~ iG
70, 425, $50.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
WASHINGTON MEN SENTENCED.
Bryan and Thompson To serve Seven
Years I'm Penitentiary.

Special to The Washington Herald,
Baltimore, Nd, May H-Clarence NJ.
Bryan and Kid Thompson. Of Washing
ton, u. c., both convicted OF conspiracy
and robbing Ellen Mulcahy, of Washing
ton. Of sL70 last March. were to-day
sentenced 70 seven years In the peniten-
tiary.
Bryan and Thompson brought the NuI-
cshy woman % this city on March is last
under preteuse that Bryan was % marry
the woman after reaching the city. The
trio imbibed freely and then Bryan took
the money by force from the woman.
Bryan was later captured in this city
ard Thompson was arrested IN Washing
ton.
The trial about a month ago occupied
two days and resulted in the conviction
Of the two men. A motion for a new trial
was made. but was overruIed by Judge
DDblcr
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
SAYS THIS is BEST.

A leading health journal in an
swering the question, What is the
best prescription to clean and
purify the blood?" prints IN a re
cent issue the following: Fluid
Extract of Dandelion one-half
ounce. Compound Kargon one
ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsapa-
rllla three ounces. Shake well and
use in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and at bedtime.
A well-known local druggist
states that these are harmless
vegetable ingredients, which can
be obtained from any good pre-
scription pharmacy
This mixture will clean the blood
Of all Impurities. In just a few
days the skin begins TO clear Of
sores, boils, and pimples. 1t puts
vigor and energy into rundown,
,debiitated men and women. For
many years Sarsaparilla alone has
been considered "a good blood medi-
cine. But while it built up and
made new blood, the impurities re-
mained within and the good ac-
complished was only temporary.
Sarsaparilla. however, when used
in combination with Compound
Kargon and Extract Dandelion.
works wonders. This combination
puts the kidneys 10 work TO filter
and sift out the waste matter, uric
acid, and other impurities that
cause disease. II makes new blood
and relieves rheumatism and lame
back and bladder troubles.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Circuit Court No. i.

utEA4lL hAANA1s
Jennings vs. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
rEf-u Railroad Company; mandate ~ Court n Ap-
pals reversing Judgment, with costs against de-
fendauf, and granting a new trial Plaintiffs AZ
to-uer, r. Hilton jackson. defIdauts attouegs
M~KTuey & FlauHe-
Miller Shoemaker Real Estate Company vs Stur-
Ee0n. order for oral examination Of gauishees
Plaintiff attorney. lloyd r Everett.
WALKER vs. Warner % aL. bond fG- costs fixed
a. 500 and bI 0f exceptions submitted. Plaintiff 3
attrnrys Tucker & Kenyon deteniluts attorneys
Gittue= & Caambarliu,
Bartlett VS.. Philadelphia Baltimore and Wash
urtoa Railroad Company. verdict f0r defendant
Plaintiffs attorney. W. y. H. Hart defendaut's at-
toueys. M-Ksnnev & Flsnuerv.
Hart ss Philadelphia. baltimore srd Washington
Railroad Company. demurrer u plea 0f justification
ovsruued and jury sworn and Teslited Plaintiff g
attorney W. H. Hart defendants attorneys
NrKurav q Fa1uerT.
Nliuuix rs. Fonda q a.; demurrer n plaintiff 70
tvo several pleas of defendant H. X. Simpson. sUs-
tanned Plaintiffs attorneys. J. a. Mseisl and n
Strasturgtr. defendants attorneys. Hallsm q Hal
lam.
Assignments for todly:
No 5l Raymond Vs. Riley. Attorneys. Ralstou
& Sidd1us--Dlgglas q Douglas
No s57 Brown vs.. STANDARD on Company. At
t0-neys. ". g.. GariinCr-A. LeitUich Sinclair
No 5IL Hilton vs. Lanst0n Nountype Machine
Curranv. Attorneys. Rupl & Enuis-A. A. H1eh-
ling ir. Alex. Browne and Evans Browne.
No 55 French Us. National Laundry COMPANY
At,1ruegs. MILAN & Smith-M0hgn & Galley.
No 5g Never IS. McDonaj. Attorneys John
Ridout-Hsmiit1u, Colbert q Hamilton, and Ed
mUuj Brady
No 6e. Bradshaw vs.. District Of Columbia. At
torneys. J. J. Darlington and W. C. Sullivan
+. H. Thomas
No GIL Ccnser vs. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company. Attorneys. J.. J hlather-H Hamilton. Coz
bert q Hamilton
No 6a Lser re. Prudential Insurance CCnrang-
Aurrneys. A. s. & J. p. 1aylCr-BeTTy & Minor.
No els Slater rs. Taylcr. Attorneys. l. a.
Bsilev-A S. & j. Z. Taylor.
No 6il'- Grant VS.. kauick. Attorneys, r. W.
NrEr7nalIs-gIrIau a. smith.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
WHITE CAPS APPLY SWITCHES
Advise william NcucOmb to Treat
His Wife Better.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va. May 14-Becaugs cr
alleged neglect of his wife for Grsee
Colts. who has been boarding az the New
comb home in North Winchester. a parry
.of about thirty young men masked as
white caps. caught William Newcomb.
last night and administered a sound
.thr2shIng with hickory and hedge
branches. Tar and feathers were also
prepared by another crowd, but Newcomb
managed to escape.
Newcomb has a wife and six children.
and is about forty years old. He reared
the Colt girl from infancy. Newcoub has
been notified by the white caps 20 stop
lis attentions 10 the girl or he will be
treated to tar and feathers The white
caps are watching his house tonight.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Prenchers EIect Officers.
The Washington Herald

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd, May 1.-THE Fred
erick district preachers meeting. Meth
odist Episcopal Church, elected the fol-
lowing officers: President. Rev. Arthur
H. Thompson, Frostburg; vice presi-
dent. Rev. William Rogers. Homecoming.
secretary, Rev. Watson Case. Midland.
treasurer, Rev. George W. Evans. Bar
ton; executive committee Revs. w. W.
Barnes. William F. Roberts. and Os-
borne Belt of Cumberland.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Trolley Train Crew Charged
with Boys Death.
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING
Henry Field Elected Member of
Board of Aldermen-E. c. Dunn Re-
mnins as Municipal Engineer.
Courtney Acton Made Fire War
den-Various Measures Adopted.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
rT q.
Conner Of Prince and Royal Streets


Alexandria. Va. May 14-Warrants
charging murder were issued to-day by
Justice Luther II. Thompson, in the Po-
lice Court, against John Barker, motor
man, and Richard Acton, conductor, Of
the Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon train which struck little William
Creegan, Sunday afternoon, corner Of
Duke and Royal streets, causing injuries
from which he died this morning. at the
Alexandria Hospital. Both men had been
under bond in the sum of $1,000 for their
appearance this morning. but before the
case was called, it had assumed a new
status on account Of the boys death.
Attorney James R. Cation, Of local counsel
for the road, who appeared in behalf Of
the accused, asked that the hearing be
continued until next Tuesday, which was
granted, and on motion of Common
wealth's Attorney Brent the defendants
were required to renew their bond In the
same amount for their appearance at the
time stated.
Barker secured bond this afternoon and
was released. Mrs. Charlotte F. Cook be-
coming his surety. Acton. however, had
not arranged bond up TO a late hour to-
night, and was detained at the station
house. It is expected that he will obtain
surety tomorrow.
A coroner's jury, summoned by City
Coroner Moore. met this afternoon and
viewed the remains Of the boy at the
residence Of his father, Michael Creegan,
IL South Royal street. The jury then
adjourned 10 met next Friday evening at
the undertaking rooms Of B. Wheatley to
hear the evidence in the case. The jurors
are r. NJ. Graham, J. II, Trimyer, d. II.
Appich, Edgar Warield, jr.. r. z. Knight,
and Courtney Acton.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
DEATH RECORD.

Geneva Carroll. 2l3 Bates st. NV . years.
Morris Schnider. l3i3 81. NV, 50 years
Edward Braiuard, New Willard Hotel. % years.
COLORED.
Adolphus johnson, 22l Knoxs alley NV, q years.
George L. Key. Govt. Hospital for Insane. &c years
william Brooks, e27 Liberty st. NV, year
William Gordon, Wash. Asylum Hospital % years
Mamie L. Stewart 406 5th ST. Sc, months.
James Coleman. IS Pierce St, months
William y. Tippett 22l3 F st. NV. 80 years.
Moses Garnett. Casualty Hospital 55 wears.
Lille b. Anderson l9J q ST. sw., Il years
Rose Contee, Washington Asylum Hospital. % US.
f. NJ. King Brightwood ave. and Oak Grove. mo
Arthur Hall, 407 ST. NV. months.
Louise Belts. 20l9 Sd ST. nv, "a years.
William Norris rear 225 lst st. me- % years.
Harry C. Reeves. 800 Oakdale pl % years.
John D. Birehett, 1907 18th ST., IS years.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
John I. Thorn Dead

SPECIAL o The washington Herald.
Clarksburg. w. Va, May 15.-John [.
Thorn died at the home Of bis son. Sena-
tor A. K. Thorn. aged eighty-eight years.
He was born in MOrEantown. and in 1889
married Elizabeth Menefee. of Rappahan-
mock County, Va. Senator Thorn is the
only survivor of seven children. Mr..
Thorn was a farmer and merchant For
sixty-two years ne was class leader in
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
RIRTES.

George VI. and Ethel o. Wilmott. boy.
Frank and MAY BOhroWki. girl
Bernard and Catherine G0stin. girl.
William !. and MarEerite T. BOwics. hoy.
Carl g. and Anna NJ. Nardsr. girl.
W L9lke and Nettie 5. WiugfCii boy.
Joseph and Ant0uette Bollazzi. girl.
William II. and Lena Robertson. boy.
Harry and Cora Tumhle. girl.
Richard T. and Ada c.. Jackson. girl
Thomas u. and MARY I. Stewart. girl.
Julian I. and Bertha Gaines. boy
Harry L. and BeH Wineland. boy.
Joseph and Mary +. Klug. girl.
COLORED.
John and Mary Harvey. girl.
William and Julia Smith. girl
john ". and Eliza l. Lawrence. boy.
Edward ard Fannie Y. Weston. bow
George W, and ErnE5liue T. Perry. girl
Richard and Gertrude Jackson. girl
Edward and Ida r. Morris boy.
Frank aud Sarah Williams. girl.
John and Mary Brown. girl.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
LEWIS MADDUX DEAD.
Founder of Coffee Exchange Passes
Away at AsheyiIIe. y. {.


Asheyille, y. c.. May i4.-Lewis Mad
dux. founder Of the Coffee Exchange In
America. at New York, and well-known
capitalist died here this afternoon.
Mr. MadduX was one Of the oldest
Odd Fellows In America. He was in
itiated into the Rushyllle Gndiana)
lodge IN 1916. He received a testimo-
NAL from the New York Coffee Ex-
change on his eighty-sixth birthday.
last December. in Commemoration Of
his services to the coffee trade.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
THREE MEN HURT IN CHURCH,
ScHfOld COlIHpses as LnbOreTs Pre-
pare to Resume Work.

olFflil 70 Inc washington hCfa4
Winchester. Va, May 14-Just as work
men climbed a ladder 90 resume work
this afternoon IN the organ loft Of the
Presbyterian Church, the scaffoId col
lapsed. Jack Higgins, Of Washington.
and Peter Sewers and Charles Latham,
Of Winchester were carried down with IT,.
Latham's hip was seriously bruised, HIg-
gins was severely shocked. and Sewers
was almost buried I'm a bed Of mortar.
Blue prints, made by Architect c. 3.
Keaferstein, Of Washington, We're COM
p.etely ruined. Rev. DR. J. II. Lacey,
pastor Of the church, had been standing
a few feet from the scanold a moment or
two before Il fell
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Probate Court.


Estate Of Elizabeth s. Quinlan: will admitted Ia
probate and letters testamentary granted 70 Kate
Williams; bond 500 Attorney. A. +. Mclaughlin
Estate Of Hattie A. Conner viii admitted 10 mo-
bate and letters testameutary granted 10 Lindeu A.
Conner; bond 500. Attorney. Paul Z. Sleman
Estate Of Penelope d. Smith; letters Of admins
tration granted 70 James r. Gov; bond. $40 At
torneys. MILAN & Smith.
Estate Of Emma G. Hoyt; order Of sale. Attor-
ney J. z. Earnest
Estate Of Robert G. Rutherford; petition for pro
bate Of viii fed and letters Of collection granted 70
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
BANK FOR PO0LESvILLE.
Citizens of Montgomery County Plan
New Enterprise.
- b d Washinston I'D

sieclaI % IH9 washington UlrlII-
Rockville, Nd. May lit is understood
that the citizens Of the upper section OF
the county are contemplating the estab-
lishment Of a national hank at Pooles-
vile. The community is now being can
vassed for the purpose of ascertaining
how much stock can be subscribed. and
another meeting win be held within the
near future 10 take further action.
The citizens Of Poolesville district are
now compelled to use the Rockville or
Gaithersburg banks.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15

writ Of error and supersedeas in the en-
deavor to secure a new trial for the con-
demned man. Commonwealth Attorney
Brent, who conducted the prosecution
said this evening that he had no idea that
the effort would be successful. In his
opinion the record Of the case presents no
sufficient ground for the granting of a
new trial.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
EAGLE ATTACKS BOY.
King Of Air Attempts 10 Carry OF
Child,
SPECIAL o TIE Washington Han'd

Special 70 TIE Washington Herald
Cumberland Nd. May IA young
son OF D. NJ Rifee. a merchant Of Con
huence, ". Va, narrowly escaped being
carried of by an immense bald eagle.
The boy, eight years old, was attacked
in field near his home. The bird was
Of unusual size and It is believed would
have been sufficiently strong 10 have
carried the boy away.
The screams Of the lad attracted the
attention Of the father who rushed TO
the rescue. A sudden dash by the bov
alone prevented him from being caught
in the talons Of the bird
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Henry Field Chosen Alderman.

Henry Eteld Chosen Alderman.
At the regular semi-mOnthIy meeting Of
the city council this evening Henry Field
was elected a member of the board Of
aldermen to fill the vacancy in the repre-
sentation from the Third ward. caused
by the death Of George L. Simpson. j.
r. n. Curtin was elected president and
j. NJ. Hill vice president of the higher
board. At a joint session of the board
Of aldermen and the common council T.
c. Dunn was reelected city engineer. and
Courtney Acton was elected a member Of
the board Of fire wardens. succeeding c.
J. W. Summers. who resigned.
Council adopted the favorable report Of
the committee on streets on the resolu-
ton providing for the paving Of Wash
ington street from Queen street to
Wythe street with vitrified brick
Another report from the same COM
mittee recommended the appropriation
of 100 20 lay a broken stone road
way with cUTbing on Royal street. from
Queen street to Princess street. was also
adopted An ordinance to close First
street and open another street in that
vicinity under the same designation was
referred TO the committee on streets and
general laws.
a favorable report was received from
the committee on finance and police on
the petition of the members Of the police
force for an increase in salary. The rec
Ommendation is that the chief be in
creased from S65 to So the lieutenant
from $50 to Sf5 and each private from
so TO S55, in all amounting 70 an addition
Of about 5000. The resolution was passed
by the board Of aldermen. but. according
20 rule, was laid over in the common
council
An appropriation Of 500 was made to
assist the Alexandra. Light Infantry in
the matter Of expenses for recent i'm
provements made at Armory Hall. The
annual revenue bill. conforming in gen.
erai to that Of last year, was read and
adopted.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Farm Hnnds in Demand.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Frederick, Md, May l4-Charles Rohr-
back, Of this county, was among the for
tunate farmers who secured laborers yes
terday through the State bureau Of immi-
grafton in Baltimore. Mr.. Rohrback
stated that there were ten applicants for
every immigrant, bat that he had applied
several months ago and was successful in
getting three.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Taft TO Defeat Constitution.
w0ULD-BE MIDDIES FOOLED.
Candidates for Naval Academy Buy
Bogus Examination Questions.


Special TO The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd, May At has be-
come generally known here that O. can
didate for the Naval Academy. prior to
the recent examination. did a land-ofice
business by disposing Of examination
questions alleged to be those propounded
in the tests. but which were bogus. The
questions were typewriter. and the
candidate is said TO have fooled many
fcllow-Candidates by saying he pro-
cured them from a friend employed in
the Government Printing Office.
1t is said he sold them at S. a set.
The questions were found to be those
asked in previous examinations. The
candidate who worked the ruse failed
in the examinations and has left An
napOlis.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Held on Fraud Charge.

Special to The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va, May IA. - Charles
Schrader and Richard Hogan were held
for the grand jury here to-day on the
charge of grand larceny and forgery.
Ii is charged that they raised an order
given Schrader by Mrs. NJ. +. Carroll on
the First National Bank for $40 to $500,
and collected the money.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
CITY AUDITOR WANTS REFORM
Declares Cumberland Municipal De-
partments Need Revision.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland Nd. May 1.-THE report
Of City Auditor Charles o. Hall was read
before the council tonight Th, report
covers the year ended May /, l9G, and il
makes a number OF sweeping recon-
mendations, practically branding present
methods of book and account keeping IN
Cumberland as antiquated.
He finds much fault with the city
clerks department lie says the general
system Of the city clerks department is
very bad. The work OF City Attorney II.
Bruce hummelshine, is reviewed He
says this department is entirely without
records. He urges that the city attorney
be placed under bonds. He SAYS Il IS i'm
possible 10 prepare an accurate state
ment of the city attorneys accounts.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Moments C1uhs 60 nIeet.

Special to The Washington Herald
LynchbUrg. Va. MAY 1.-THE Wom-
ans Clubs of Virginia will meet here
tomorrow to form a State federation.
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker, of Denver,
Col. president of the General Fedora
tion, and Miss Louise b. Poppenheim, OF
Charleston. S. c.. former officer, are
expected to be present.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Dr G. r. scbeIIer Reappoipted
;pacial 10 Tho Washington Herald

Special 10 Tho Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Md. May 14.-Dr. c. r.
Scheller, Republican, who has been
ealth officer of Washington County for
the past five years. was to-day reap
pointed for another year. DR.. SchelIer
is also health officer of Hagerstown and
president of the city health board.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Mission Board Adjourns.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, May 1.-THE last days
session of the Womans Foreign Mission
Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, was held in Centenary Methodist
Episcopal Church this morning. The con-
ventiOh will meet next year in New Or
leans
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Trying to Save Johnson.

Attorneys Robley D. Brumback and
Howard W. Smith. counsel for William
johnson, oolored, who is under sentence
TO be hanged in this city May "a for the
murder Of Charles T. Smith. have gone
to Richmond for the purpose Of present
ing to the State Court Of Appeals the bill
Of exceptions upon which they ask for a
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
Married nt Rockville.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Rockville, Md. May 14.-John S. Den
ME and Miss Bertha A. Grimes. both of
Washington. visited Rockville this aft
ornoon and were married by Rev.
Thomas II. Campbell, pastor of the
Baptist Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15

At an auction to-day Edward L. Dain-
gerfield purchased for 5000 the lot OF
ground at the northwest corner Prince and
Washington streets, with the residence
thereon, the sale being made for Commis-
sioners S. p. Fisher and Gardner L.
BoOthe
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15
FunernI of J. II. WntI,Ina

The funeral Of John H. Watkins. whose
death occurred Saturday at Providence
Hospital. Washington. was held this aft
crHocn from the late residence Of the de-
ceased. 15u King street The Brotherhood
,C Locomotive Engineers, Of which Mr..
watkins was a member, attended in :
,cdy. There were also present repre-
.ltativCs of the Knights of Honor and
the Royal ArCanum, in both Of which
s.Es sniz3tons the deceased had held mem
he.ship Rev. Charles D. Bulla. Of the
ethodist Episcopal Church South. con-
Cfe'ed the services. assisted by Rev. Ed
.ac Carpenter, Of Grace Episcopal Church
Tae nallbearers were DR.. Robert L. VIII
lns. William c. Bruin, Frank Larmond.
Charles VI. Bruin. \. II. Thomson, and
Frank J. Pollard. The interment was
made in Bethel Cemetery.
The funeral Of Alois Burke, who was
drowned in the Potomac Sunday after
noon, was held this afternoon from st.
Marys Catholic Church, and was at
tended by the members Of the brewers
union, 10 which the deceased had be-
Ionged. Rev. Father Kelly. assistant pas
tor Of the church. conducted the services.
The interment was made in ST. Marys
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15

Bernard Brennon, of CUlpeper County,
was committed to Jail here this evening
by United States Commissioner r. p. w.
Garnett for a hearing May 16 on the
charge of destroying a post-office box in
Culpeper.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15

The modish shirt waist IS the trim
tailored one for general wear, and after
the many elaborate models in sheer fab
RIGS, the woman Of affairs finds it a de-
cided relief. The waist shown is intended
for linen or silk with buttons and stitch
ing for adOrnment The back has a fanci-
full yoke. while the front yoke continues
to the belt in stole fashion. Double box
pleats stitched a short distance down from
the yoke provide the needed fullness for
The Washington herald., 1907-05-15

Funeral services over the remains of
Miss Mary Clare Martin, whose death oc-
CURED Sunday, were held this morning at
ST. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Father
Kelly of1oiated, and the interment was
made in ST. Mary's Cemetery.