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The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
ENJOY SEEING OTHERS LABOR.
Hundreds Watch Uninteresting Work
ut Fourteenth and +.

Excavations at the corner of Fourteenth
and streets attract "a great deal Of at
tenticn for no other reason in the world
than that thousands Of people pass by the
corner every day. There is nothing to the
work except loading wagons with dirt
and hauling it away. Hundreds are al
ways watching the work. though nothing
out of the ordinary ever takes place
The excavations are being made for an
office building on the site of the historic
Stone mansion. Wagon load after wagon
load of yellow clay is hauled from the
place, and the people stand around and get
in the way OF the workmen. The removal
of this dirt. which has been buried under
this interesting spot so many years, eX-
cites curiosity People stop and remain
for longer or shorter periods 20 watch the
same kind Of work that they can see any
day and tn any part Of the city. Many
women + street shoppers. dressed in the
latest fashions. are among the sightseers.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
PAY CLERK PUNISHED
A. S. Porter Sentenced to
Two Years in Prison.
LUKEsH IS ARRESTED AGAIN
Was Cause of President
Roosevelt Sending Message TO Con-
greSs Last Month Requesting Spe-
ciaI Power 90 Order DiSmiSsnIs
from Navy and Array for Cause.

An announcement was made at the Navy
Department yesterday that Paymaster's
Clerk \. $. Porter, L. 5, n, had been SEN
fenced TO two years Imprisonment and
dismissal from the service fer making
away with funds and supplies TO the eX-
tent of about $4,000. Porter was tried at
the Boston Navy Yard. and after a long
struggle. lasting twenty-one days, was
sentenced to five years Imprisonment
Porter comes of "A very good family in
Norfolk. Va. The Secretary of the Navy
mitigated the sentence TO two years at
hard labor.
The case has been an interesting one,
and the dishonesty OF Porter brought
about the resignation Of Paymaster DeX-
ter Tiffany. whose clerk Porter was, who
made good all losses and then Cult the
service. The result also shows that a
paymaster's clerk may be held and Grim
inalIy prosecuted even though the losses
i'm money are made good to the govern
mont
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
The Tipping Nuisance.

Another subject that will COM
mand popular interest is the
growth Of the tipping nuisance in
this country. We are rapidly bOr-
rowing this pernicious system from
Europe, and goodness knows what
we viii eventually come to if
something Is not done to check the
evil. Mr. Haskin shows the totals
that your smiling friend. the Pull
man porter, Takes off, as well as
the clever system of graft that the
BARRIERS and walters of the cities
have perfected. In foreign coun-
tries where tipping has been prac-
ticed the longest. labor is the most
debased In Berlin they tip the
street car conductors Are we
coming 10 that7
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Geographical Peculiarides.

This series is not all about sta
tistics and heavy subjects. II has
lots Of live. gossipy twists and
turns to it. One story that every
body will enjoy, especially the school
children. is about the geographical
peculiarities of our country. It tells
about the complications tnat arose
on account Of the State line be
tween Texas and Arkansas divid-
ing the city of TexaTkana into two
parts. Do you know what city in
the United States has the longest
street? Do you know what State
has the largest county, You viii
learn a lot about such oddities Of
geography from this article.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

To Fort Monroe Norfolk, Newport News. and an
points S0uth-NoTf0lk and Washington steamers
every day IN the year at go 2. n.
To Mount Ve-non-Electric trains leave Twelfth
street ard Penus lyania avenue every hour from 10
a. IA. to p. m.
To Alexandra Ferry steamer Callahan hourly
from go a. m 10 $50 p IA.
To Rock Creek Bridge. Geological Park, Chevy
Chase and keusingt0n-Cars from Fifteenth street
ard New York avenue every fifteen minutes
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Two sue for Divorces.

Infdelity and nonsupport are alleged by
Mrs. Agnes King in suit filed yesterday
against her husband. George W. King.
for absolute divorce. Mrs. King names Il
correspondent, and states that King is
employed on the United States ship Te-
cumseh, at $50 per month. Mrs. Isabel
StOddard Loving yesterday began suit
against her husband. Lucas p. Loving, al
attorney-at-law, with offices in the Co
Iumbian Building for a limited divorce
and alimOny
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Science of Advertising.

Advertising has been developed
to a science in the United States.
We spend more money for pub
Hcity in this country every year
than il takes to run any govern
ment in the world. Our cor
respondent will tell all the little
ins and outs of the business in a
breezy, intimate way that Will be
exceedingly interesting to thou
sands Of people who have 20 do
with advertisements. as well as
hundreds Of thousands who read
them Wouldn't you ike TO know
how much the ads IN your favorite
magazine cost, and what returns
they bring?
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Our National Amusements.

After the religions will come our
amuSements-SuCh as baseball,
horse races, the circus. and the
theater-aIl viewed from a national
viewpoint. The people Of Chicago
spend S1o0. 900 every week in going
10 their theaters. It viii be shown
how many people there are in the
show business in America what
they earn, and the inside facts Of
the business-the side that the
audience does not see from the
seats.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Religions in America.

The review Of the religions in
America VIII prove a most absorb
ing topic TO ali those who have
devout inclinations. One day our
correspondent will tell how many
Catholics there are in the United
States. where they center. and
what are the latter-day phases of
their development. This Will not
be a sectarian harangue 70 pit one
denomination against another, but
just the facts told accurately and
entertainingly. Then will follow
Methodists, Baptists. Presby-
terians. Christian Scientists, the
Salvation Army. SC, &c.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
The Servant Question.

How are you fixed on the SER
want question? This great ma
tional problem VIII be discussed IN
a frank and calculating manner.
Owing to the fact that some peo-
pie are never bothered with the
vexatious phases Of this ali-im-
portant feature Of our lives. and
others are worried with It all the
time, there must be something rad
ically wrong somewhere. Let Us
investigate. Probably q remedy
may be devised.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
AMrsENIENTS TO-DAY.

Belasco-Henr T. Dney. in The Man On the
Box" SIS D. II.
Columbia -Wrightson. 80 p. m and Chauncey
Olcott. in Eileen Ashore" s.l5 ,. m.
New NatiouaI-E S. Willard. in The Man Who
Was 8:lJ =. ID.
Chase e-s-Poite raudc1ille 2.5 and Sis D n
Majestic-'The Matchmaker" Sis p. N.
Academy 'Bighearted JIM" SIS p. NJ
New Lyesum-TLe Alcazsr Beauties 2:l5 and sl5
p. IN.
Convention Han-Roller skating morning. after
noon, and evening.
Willard Hotel Ballroom -Kneisel Quartet, SIS
ID. II.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
send MESSAGE of CondoIepce.

At a meeting Of the Federation Of
Liquor Dealers Of Washington a series
Of resolutions We're adopted, expressing
sorrow at the death of Edward /. Jordan,
who was at one time president of that
organization. A message of coincidence
was sent 20 the bercaved family. and a
committee was appointed to attend the
funeral. The services viii be held at 10
O'Clock this morning at St Patrick s
Church, when Rev. DR.. Stafford will cele-
brate requiem mass. The body will be
inferred in GlenwOod Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
PRUITT CASE NOLLE PROSSED.
District Attorney Admits There Is

District Attorney Admits There Is
Not Sufficient Evidence to Convict.
The case against William r Pruitt
who has been tried twice for murder
in the second degree in connection with
the killing of William H. Steele in the
fall of 1905, on motion of Assistant
District Attorney Turner, was nolle
pressed yesterday.
The jury each time failed to agree
on a verdict. and Turner in making the
motion stated there was not sufficient
evidence TO justify another trial
Burkart and Johnson appeared as
counsel for Pruitt
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Engineering Company Incorporated

James D. Brooke, Edith G. Brooke, and
John F. Mckay. through attorney Philip
Walker, yesterday fled papers for the in
corporation of the Columbia Engineering
Company. with main offices in the Col
RADIO Building. The capital stock is stated
at S30,G00
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

is quite impossible than indicate the fun
will through all Of the important
viii be
is
while?
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Potomac Post InstaUs omcers.

Potomac Post. No. Il. G. y. r. will hold
a public installation Of its ofIicers-elect
tonight st G. A. r. Hail. Commander
O'Mearg, as chairman of the committee
to erect a monument to Mrs. Nero l.
Tanner, VIII make a report
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Personal Stories.

The new series will contain many
installments of personal stories
about prominent people. This is
the sort Of reading that every
body enjoys. 1t is light, entertain
ing. and quite instructive, because
Of the many insights II gives 70
character. For instance, most Of
Us would be curious 10 know how
much money Mr.. Rockefeller gen
orally carries around IN his pocket;
whether President Roosevelt loses
his temper when he IS defeated at
tennis. or II Mr.. Taft is really do
ing something to reduce his weight.
You VIII get many a little sidelong
glance at the personalities OF our
public men through the medium
of these letters.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Admitted 10 Court of Appeals.

George Il Mitchell and 4. +. HerbsIeb
We're yesterday admitted to practice be
fore the Court of Appeals, on motion Of
Holland S Duell and Horace A Dodge,
respectively
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
LAUNDRESS GETS VERDICT.
Awarded $1,000 Damages for In
juries Received In "A Hotel.

\ verdict of $500 was awarded
Mary Kane. formerly a laundress in the
ShOTemau Hotel yesterday, in Justice
Anderson's court against John T. De
vine. proprietor and manager Of the
hotel for injuries received February
i, last. by getting her right hand
caught in a mangle in the hotel laun-
dry. Her original claim was for S1O,-
0Qn
Edmund Burke. Charles Bendheim.
and David RothschiId represented the
plaintiff. and r. Ross Perry s; Son ap-
peared for Devine
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Tiffany Net Tried.

Paymaster Tiffany was not tried. He
secured Porter as his clerk, following the
custom of each paymaster, nominating
to the Secretary of the Navy his own as
sistant The paymaster and his clerk
served at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and
later on the battle ship Rhode Island An
inspection showed the cash on the Rhode
Island TO be S20o0 short, and shortly
thereafter it was discovered that the sup
plies ut Norfolk for which Paymaster
Tiffany was responsible were $500 short.
Another shortage in the commissary de-
partment of the Rhode Island brought
the total n? to about $4,000.
When these facts were brought forth.
Paymaster Tiffany paid the government
enough TO cover all shortages and then
resigned from the service. There was
nothing criminal on his part In the mat
ter. Charges were made against Porter
and he was tried.
Court-martiai for Eukesh.
The dispatches in the newspapers yes
terday morning from Vallejo. Cal, TO the
effect that Paymaster George NJ. L.ulzesh
had been arrested on charges of drunken
ness. and that he would be cOuTt-mar-
tailed We're received with great interest
at the Navy Department PaymasteT
Lukesh is the man the President is so
anxious to get out of the navy. and it
was because Of him that the President
sent 20 Congress, in December. the mes
sage asking that power he given the EX-
ecutiye 20 dismiss officers from the army
and navy for cause.
Paymaster Lukcsh was tried by court
martial on the Asiatic station last year.
The case was a disgusting one, and
Lukesh received one of the warmest let
Jers Of TepTimand that ever went out
from the Navy Department. The court
reduced him 10 the foot of his grade and
ordered that he be publicly reprimanded.
His 0ffense was such that most officers.
besides President Roosevelt and the heads
of the Navy Department. thought he
should have been dismissed The court re-
fused to alter its finding
officers here feel certain that if Lukesh
is tried again he will be dismissed.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
: Qfg. FIominy for 25c.,

s lbs. buckwheat. 25c: 3 bottles catsup 25c;
. bottles horse radish, 25c: cans corn.
25c; lbs. prunes. 25c; mammoth pickles,
12c dOz. cider 1Sc gal; pound cake, Pic:
fresh pork. l1lsc. J. T. d. Pyles' Stores.
Mail or phone order to AZ 9Th st. Sc.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Our National Wealth.

The grand totals Of the wealth
OF the United States are simply
staggering when you begin to
comprehend their significance. Ma
ture has bestowed upon Us such a
lavish portion of natural riches
that we are indeed the very
princelings Of the earth. And we
are the greatest spenders the
world has ever known. Our cor
respondent claims that We spend
more money in the evening for fun
than the rest Of the world lives on
during the day, and he proves it IN
q most original and conclusive
manner.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
4 Grenf Big Hit.

Marie Cahill, in Marrying Mary" Co
lumbia next week. William Courtleigh
Eugene COwles, and the original Daily
Theater production complete. including the
famous 'lOng-skrted" chorus.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
You'll Nercr lie Satisfied

With ordinary bread after trying "JnO. G.
Weinberg :" It represents the highest at
tainment of scientific baking At your
grOCeT's, or notify bakery, 716 11th 81. Sc.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
WescTIer'S. 9ZO Pm. Ave. NV.

Ice Cream Is Absolutely
pure. 81 gal, SOC = gal. 23J G. Phone M.2767
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Visit the cniro Ruref

Have a National Inserted Gas Light put
up; saves gas. G. \. MUddman 4 Co
1zU4 q ST. NV
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Enjoy Comfort of Foot

A reliable place to dispose OF your surplus
furniture, &C. by auction. Next sale. Sat
day, 10 a. m. Telephone Main 12S2
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

Cuts Of y. Y. ROasts and other meats. 20
to J.H Buscher. Center Market. 9Th St wing.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

See the Billiard and Pool Parlor Q st.
between 10th and 1Tth SITS.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

GUIDES Facilities are Exceptional
And hence his floral work for social Occa-
sions is superior. 1914 T.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Mhen You Want the finest

And case your mind. J. J. Georges * Son
Inc, Foot Specialists, l21l Pa, ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

Best PotatOes, SOC bu.; Gran. Sugar
q lbs. 81. JOHNSTON'S, 731 7th st.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

Free Lessons iR Hand Embroidery.
Davis Sewing Machine Agency, 913 9th ST
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra Mt Park
Hotel. Winter Garden, Rathskeller, n. Y.
ave. and 11th st. r Endres, Prop
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
THE MANS STORE
Official Weather RepoYt- Partly cloudy

We are lighting the way to econ
omy for YOU men who need an
Overcoat. All the Ovcrcoats are
reduced-there's big saving if
YOU buy to-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11

Elk Gree Art Pictures Free.
Bring Elk Grove Coupons. 922 La. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
Take > Little Private Stock Whixkev
Re In GtvIe

75c full quart. Delivered anywhere. Quail
ity brand. DonneIys, 18th and /.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
LOCAL MENTION.

Pictures of Great Beauty-Free With
Elk Grove Coupons. g22 Id. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
A DAILY SERVICE

To publish series about such enormous subject IN
weekly nstaments would stretch much time so the
new feature Will be in daily chapters-ust long enough
for the convenience of the busy reader The Washington
Herald complete newspaper containing all foreign national
State and city You ought read every day En-
courage your children form the habit of keeping up with
current events 1t will help their education Every day
give YOU 100000 words of reading matter for one
You can surely conrve snatch few minutes time
during each wentfour hours find what the world
large doing 1t will frehen your mind and quicken your
interest living Start with the beginning of the series
next Sunday January I Ifyou areSo already regular sub
scribe write The Herald place your order with the local
agent.
THE WASHINGTON HERALD.
A PAPER OF QUALITY
The Washington herald., 1907-01-11
The Magic Name of America"

correspondent
in
full significance Of this Of
indeible
n mind.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-08-15
DIED OF HIS INJURIES
Will Benton Succumbs To Injuries
Received at Davenport.

Will A. Benton who was seriously
injured week ago by falling from
the fifth story of the new Kimball
Hotel at Davenport, while at his work
of carpentry, and who received two
broken wrists and also disIocatei mis-
hip, died Saturday evening at z o.
clock, at the home of his parents in
Davenport.
Deceased was aged II years, 2
months and eight days. He was a
hard working boy and was the idol OF
his aunt, Miss Benton. Of this city,
with whom he lived part of the
time.
He had planned to attend the Oska'
loosa Chautauqua and was to visit his
aunt while mere.
The remains arrived this noon oves
the Rock Island from Davenport and
were taken Immediately to the home
of his aunt, Miss Laura Belton,9 GIG
East Third avenue where the funeral
services will be held.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-08-15
ALL ARE ARRESTED.
Fight Takes Place at the Kirk Place
North of Town.

A fight took place Friday evening
In the vicinity of the water works.
John Roberts and Neil Murphy were
the principal offenders. In front of
the residence of A. Kirk the two men
got out of the buggy and attacked
George Kirk. A. Kirk, aged about
seventy years, heard the trouble and
went down to see what was the mat
ter. Seeing them both on his son he
got in the melee himself, sending one
of the men sprawling to the ground.
Young Kirk then grabbed his fathers
cane and cleaned up the racket.
Upon the information of Kirk, Rob-
erts and Murphy were arrested,
charged with assault. They filed a
charge of assault with intent to COM
NIT murder against young Kirk. All
three were released upon bonds OF
one hundred dollars each, which they
furnished, Murphy and Roberts trial
being set for Wednesday, August Ia,
and Kinks has been set for the fol
lowing day. August 10.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-08-15
Tent Meetings at Evans.

Fred Mesch closed his series of re-
vival meetings In the tent at Evans
yesterday and has returned to his
home in this city. On next Thurs
day. Aug. Is, be win leave for Pleas
antville. Iowa. where he will conduct
meeting. He will be assisted In the
meetings there by Thos. Teas. as
leader OF the singing.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-08-15
new PASTOR CALLED.
Rev. Broyles Comes to the First
Baptist Church.

After hearing Rev. A. Q. Broyles,of
Plainview, Neb., preach for three con
secutive Sundays, a short business
meetings of the members of the Bap-
fist church was neld after the morn
ing service Sunday and call exten |.
ed to him to become their regular
pastor. The call was practically
unanimous and Rev. Broyles has an
nou1ced his acceptance. He will
preach here again next Sunday morn.
ing and will then leave for Nebraska
to complete the necessary arrange
ment- for moving his household goods
and will return to take up mis- regular
work with the church September
The new pastor is not stranger in
The city as he was formerly an Oska
loosa boy. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Broyles now of this city, and has
since had considerable experience in
the ministry. The church has beer
without a leader for number Of
weeks and welcome their lew pastor
with sincere wishes for greater re
suits from his work and the comnua
ity join with then Ia welcoming him
and hf- family TO tn city and hope
and believe that ne viii make another
influential and popular addition to the
clergy OF TIE city.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-08-15
NEWS OF EDDYVILLE.
Daily Happening In a Live Town,
Told By ]. R. Sipes.

Eddyville, Aug. 12.-The street fair
given by the U. s. Carnival Co. the
past week, closed Saturday night and
left Sunday for Lancaster, Missouri.
The weeks entertainment was a clean
moral one. At the beginning Of the
week Mayor Crosson issued an order
forbidjing the use of confetti.
w. c. Ross attended the funeral OF
his brother-in-law in Grilnell Friday
On Saturday Miss Asenath Nor.
wood, south of town, bought the Ed
Walker farm of 40 acres about -four
and one-half miles west, and will move
to the same in few months. The
deal was made by Beamer Brothers.
F. e. Bassinger, OF Almyra, Arkan-
sas. arrived Frfiay for a few days
visit hereabouts.
Mrs. Dynes Whitlatch and son Char
ley, OF Bluff Greek, spent Friday and
Saturday at MT. Pleasant with Mr.
Whitlatcn.
Attorney and Mrs. w r. Nelson
and son Rufus. OF OskaIoosa, we're sun
day guests Of relatives and friends
here.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-08-15
| STABBNG AFFRAY.
Lon Stringfellow Is Badly Hurt
With a Knife.

A serious cutting ARRAY occurred in
the vicinity OF High avenue west and
South B street Sunday evening about
$50 which might have ended in muir
der. Lon Stringfellow was badly
stabbed AMI he charges F. J. Cnetty-
son, shoemaker, who operates cob
blerNs shop at 22O High avenue, as
the guilty man.
StringfeIlow and friend were back
of the Schee building taking drink
from bottle. They were talking
and Laughing when Chettysol came
out. A few words passed between the
two parties, and in the melee, il is
alleged, Chettyson pulled out mis- peck
ct knife and attacked Stringfellow.
Stringfellow received wound IN the
left shoulder and couple of gashes
on the arm. Officers were notified
and hurried to the scene Of the strug-
gle. Chettyson was arrested and TAX
en- before Justice Woodruff where he
was arraigned, charged with assault.
with intent to commit murder. In
default Of bonds he was taken to the
county Jail where he spent the night.
He was released next morning ON
bonds of $500.
The knife wounds inflicted were
very deep and Stringfellow when he
reached the doctors Office was very
weak from the loss OF blood. Chef
tyson and mis- wife moved to this city
from Des Moines several months ago,
and since That time he has been con
Quoting shoe repair store in the lit
tie building where the late David vii
liams formerly conducted tailor
shop. They have resided in the rear
Of the store.
The knife with wnich the stabbine
was done could not be found. Chiefly
sons trial mas beea set for wednes-
day, August II.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-08-15
THE MADDY REUNION.
The Big Annual Event is Great Sue
cess and Grand Affair.

Abba News: Every year Uncle
Thomas Maddy, near the Monroe AID
Marion county line, has a family re-
union, to which are also invited the
aeighbors and many Of the old set
tiers from a distance.
This year our correspondent informs
us, was no exception to the rule and 1t
was an enjoyable affair. The report
says:
The reunion at Thomas Maddy's
Tuesday was grand affair. There
was quite a crowd there; 1870 ate lin
ner. There was something like 200
present In all. Rev. Frank Rodgers
from Kansas, was there and Miss
Sherwood from Chicago. Taey were