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The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
EMPLOYESMAYSUEU UNCLE sam
Government May Have to Pay
Damage Suits.
BIZ Giving Disabled Workers Right
10 Collect by Law Intro
duced I'm House.

II a bill introduced by Representative
Bennett OF New York. becomes a law.
employees OF the various government de-
psrtments. the navy yard. the Govern
ment Printing Office. the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing SC. Will be en-
abled. in case of permanent disability.
through injury acquired while at work.
to collect damages from the government.
BY the terms OF the proposed law. in
case any empioye Of the departments is
so injured physically while performing
his duties under the government that ne
is compelled to QUIT work. OF IL he is
placed under quarantine. he shall be al
lowed pay at the regular rate for a
period OF six months
II his injuries keep him confined for a
period greater than six months. he shall
then have the right 10 enter suit in the
Court Of Claims for $he recovery Of a
sum not to exceed Slo.o00 for ais disabn-
ity. or If he is able 10 return to work
some time after the payments have stop
ped at the end Of the six months period.
he shall have the right TO sue for his
wages. at the regular rate. for the time
comprised between the end Of the six
months and the day when his health IS
regained.
In case any employe desires 10 enter
suit either for damages or for wages as
above specified. three surgeons. one from
the army. one from the navy. and the
third from the Marine Hospital Service,
shall prove the validity Of the disability.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
NEW TUBE OPENING TODAY.
Jersey 10 BE Connected by Rail with
New York City.

New York, Feb. 34-Ivith ceremonies IN
which the mayors Of three cities. the gov
ernors OF two States. and the President
Of the United States will participate. the
Morton street tubes OF the McAdoo tun-
mel system, which connect New York and
New Jersey by a land route, viii be
opened formally tomorrow.
The first regular train will be run
through at $3.50 O'Clock in the afternoon.
In it will be the governors Of the States
of New York and New Jersey. the mayors
Of Hoboken. Jersey City. and either
Mayor Mcclellan. Of New York. OF his
representative committees from the
boards OF aldermen OF the three cities,
and men prominent in various walks OF
life
These viii be present to celebrate the
FIRST victory OF It's kind over the Hudson
that has been gained since the man in
whose honor the river was nomed sailed
up il I'm the Half Moon.
The current which will carry the train
under the river will not be on until Presi-
dent Roosevelt, IN Washington, presses a
button which win give the signal that the
road is officially opened.
IL was hoped that the President would
be able TO be present and open the road
in person.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
FALLS TO HIS DEATH
Boy Captain of SNOWFALL
Army Loses His Balance.
TAKES PART IN BOYS BATTLE
James DrOogan- Twelve Years Old,
SncceSsfuIIy Captains Defenders
of Fort HOrn-RepuIseS Attackers,
Follows 80 Search for More En-
emies and Topples Over High Rock.

New York, Feb 2i.-The rock over
hanging the sidewalk at l22d street at
the northern edge OF Morningside Park.
which played part in the battle Of
Harlem Heights, and which is known as
Fort Horn, was the scene Of a mighty
battle and real tragedy this afternoon.
A score Of boys we're divided into two
armies. one Of which manned the old
shanty at the top Of the rock. which
they call a blockhouse, and the other
attacked the position. Snow balls were
the weapons.
The leader OF the defenders was James
Droogan, twelve years old. of lOs Morn
ingside avenue Droogan directed a win
ming fight and The enemy was repulsed
Flushed with victory. he looked down
from his position az top Of the blockhouse
searching FOR other possible enemies. He
lost his balance and fell to the Sidewalk,
breaking his neck.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
DRUCR WITNESS ON TRIAL
COnfesses to Compiling Alleged
Diary of Nobleman.
Tells of Meeting Men Who Planned
with Her TO Get
Estate.

London, Feb. A.-Mary Robinson who
is before the Bow Street Police Court on
a charge of perjury. committed as a wit
ness IN the Druce case, recently heard by
Judge Plowden, has confessed that she
concocted the famous diary. a copy OF
which was offered in evidence on that oc-
casion.
She said she copied it into an old diary.
and that she was promosed $4,000 or
SZ5,Co0 by a man who called himself
Druce.
The prosecution read portions Of the
Prisoners confession, which had taken
several days to write. portions which re-
fiected gravely upon third parties having
been omitted The confession related
how George Hollamby Druce's solicitor
kimber. went to the United States. seek
ing Robert c. Caldwell. whom the pris.
oner first met, accompanied by his law
yer. Allen, during the proceedings in the
Marylebone Police Court when Herbert
Druce was being heard on charge OF
perjury
II was the latter who introduced Mrs
Robinson TO Caldwell. saying: This is
the New Zealand lady who wrote the
wonderful diary. which has caused such
a sensation and has raised SO much
money"
Caldwell replied: BET your life I'll have
Herbert Druce jailed"
Mrs Robinson described Allen as a
charming talker. He said: DO you know
Scotland Yard?"
"she replied; mo; but my poor old
father did"
Allen said: MY idea is that they can't
catch worms" He praised the New York
police
Further on in the confession, describ-
ing the attempts Of Lawyers Coburn and
Kimber, c. II. Bruce and others to get
possession of the diary. Mrs. Robinson
said that Allen visited her and said he
was a detective. She replied: II thought
you We're a solicitor" He said: so |
am. in. America" He added that he
would like to have the diary as. II
he had it, he could make money with II
from the American newspapers.
When Kimber went to see her after
she had been arrested for perjury and
she was in Holloway Jail, on February
;. she said she was going TO plead guilty
and show them all up. He said; s'You
must not do that. II you do. thev viii
send you to prison for seven wears .
She then said she would tell the roljce
AZ this point the case was adjourned
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
PLAN TO HONOR c. S. MOVES
Board of Trade Takes Measures to
Express Respect.
Committee Appointed 10 Escort Re-
mains IntO Washington and to
Draft Memorial Resolutions.

AT special meeting Of the board Of
directors of the Washington Board Of
Trade yesterday. committees were ap-
pointed ard steps taken TO pay respect
TO the memory OF Crosby s. Noyes upon
the arrival Of his remains in this city and
al the funeral ceremonies.
President Rudolph. il calling the meet
ing 10 order, stated that he had called
the directors together 10 take such action
as might suggest itself upon the death
of Mr.. Noyes, formerly a member of
the board Of directors, and identified with
the Board Of Trade from It's foundation.
BY motion, a committee of five members
was authorized to draft a suitable me-
mortal upon the services Of Mr.. Moves
70 the Board Of Trade and the eommun-
ity, and report at a future meeting Of
the directors.
A special committee OF five was also
authorized 10 meet the funeral car at
Baltimore, or Point of Rocks. according
to the route over which II should come
TO Washington.
BY motion. II was determined that The
officers Of the Board OF Trade and the
directors should attend the funeral Of
Mr.. NoyeS IN a body
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
THINKS CELIA MURDERED.
New York Official Declares Italian
Not a Suicide.

New York. Feb 24-Assistant District
Attorney T. H. Ward spent I'VE hours to-
day going over the books Of the firm Of
Celia Bros, wholesale groeers and wine
importers. in whose store. at 52S and so
West Broadway. GerOlamo Celia. the elder
OF the partners, was found dying early
Sunday morning. with fractured skull
and his stomach filed with concentrated
sulphuric acid.
After he had thoroughly Questioned
Dominica Celia. the younger OF tie part
ners, concerning the details Of the part
rership. Mr Ward announced that ne WIS
positive that Gerolamo Celia ha3 been
murdered.
The assistant district attorney also al
lowed himself to express the very strong
intimation that his examination had led
10 the discovery Of very strong motive
for the murder Of the rich merchant
The official from the district attorneys
Office found his views strengthened rather
than weakened by tie discovery OF an
additional letter. similar 20 that found in
the overcOat pocket OF the dead man on
Sunday morning. limiting at suicide, and
begging his wife and relatives 10 make
ample provision for the Just division OF
his estate among his two daughters and
stepson, Cesare Bianchi
Dominica Celia and Cesare Bianchi sp-
peare6 before Coroner Harburger for pre-
liminary examination to-day and upon
the advice Of counsel refused 10 answer
questions. Dominica Celia, who had been
arrested first as a material witness and
later held as a suspicious person. vas
allowed 10 go on Sl.0eo bail on each charge.
Mr. Ward limited tonight that he might
make an additional charge or a serious
nature against the latter.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
VETERINARIANS HEAR WILEY
Chief Chemist Praises Progress in
EIevatIng AvOcatiOn.

With more than a hundred students.
alumni and members OF its faculty gather
ed about the banquet tables. the United
States College of Veterinary Surgeons
gave its fourteenth anniversary dinner az
Rauscher's last evening.
DR. Harvey d. Wiley. OF the Bureau
OF Chemistry. congratulated the students
and alumni on the growth and success
Of the college. He had observed with
satisfaction that the graduates Of the col
lege were more successful in practice
than those OF any other similar insti-
tuition
C. A. Metcalf. OF the graduating class,
acted as toastmaster. Speeches were
made by Hubert Young. V. NJ d.. Prof
George A. Provost, L. L. B.. treasurer OF
the college: c BarnWell Robinson, T. y.
Kennedy. and J. n. Hornbaker.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
WHITE man SNATCHES PURSE
Miss May Rollins Robbed as She Is
Passing an Alley.
Mounted Policeman PursueS Thief,
but Fails to Make a Capture.
Gives Description.

A white man, about twenty-five years
old. snatched the purse OF Mary Rollins.
Of 80 street northwest. in Massachusetts,
avenue. between Fouth and Fifth streets.
at O'Clock last evening. ane escaped
after and exciting chase.
4 mounted parOlman OF the Sixth pre-
einet pursued the thief through an alley
running between Fourth and Fifth streets.
but failed to catch him
Miss Rollins was on her way from her
place OF employment As she passed an
alley on the south side or Massachusetts
avenue. white fan ran out. snatched
her purse. and ran back into the alley
An unidentified boy riding on a bicycle
notified a mounted policeman. who gave
chase. Miss Rollins had in her purse a
81 bin and 50 cents IL change
Miss Rollins told the police her asssil-
ant was about nineteen years old. smooth
faced. dark hair, ..nd wore light felt
hat. She said he weighed about ID
pounds and was about feet. inches
tall
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
xENIA TO BE FOR FORAKER.
Ohio Negroes PIaE Instruction of
Two Delegates.

Xenia, Ohio. Feb. 24-To-morrow. if in
dications tonight are verified. the Sixth
district Republican Congressional eonven-
ton Will indorse Senator Joseph B. For
aker for President, and will instruct the
two national delegates TO vote for him in
the Chicago convention.
Tonight. on the eve OF the convention,
Xenia Is literally pIastered with litho-
graphs Of Senator Foraker. while not a
likeness of either President Roosevelt or
Secretary Taft is to be seen
Xenia is the home Of Wilberforce Uni
yersity. the largest seat Of learning for
telored youths IN America. and the lead
ers OF this race. together with the rank
and file of colored citizens, are tonight
joliifying over the manifest sentiment for
Foraker
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

business are working ahead carefully
and conservativeiy along safe lines.
II has been found that there IS not only
abundance Of money for ali needed out
lay. but that the tendency is for cash
to accumulate I'm the moaey centers.
In Z word. the finances OF the country
are back again on safe basis.
In the past year business in Ieany lines
has unquestionably suffered. This is
seen especially in decreased output and
falling of in volume OF commodities
shipped by the great transportation com
penics- Retrenchment OF a healthdul
kind has been necessary. and the return
20 a less rapid pace IN the business
world has worked a good dr~l Of hard
ships
Country I'm Healthy Condition.
But apparently the country is in bet
ter financial condition to-day than Il was
year ago; complaints. accusations OF
this and that coterie of financiers. and
pessimistic forecasts Of financial journals
70 the contrary Notwithstanding.
1t is probable that the withdrawal OF
the deposited funds from the national
banks VIII be accomplished without uD-
easiness or difficulty. and with the open
ing season Of pI0os.o;:en and trade the
country ought surely and quickly to re-
cover from all the bad effects OF the
panic.
The coming political campaign may be
a more or less disturbing factor in the
situation. but signs are not lacking that
with a good year ahead for agricultural
and industrial enterprises. the great
forces Of me country's production may
move forward 20 activities and results
that viii surprise politicians and finan-
ciers alike.
In other words. II would not be strange
II it was discovered months hence that
the effect OF the political campaign had
been already discounted
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
AUTO ON A SLED NOW.
New York to Paris Racers Have a
Hard Time I'm Indiana.

Chicago, Feb. 24-As the automo-
biles in the New York-Paris race near
this city. interest in the contest in
creases. Little progress was made
through the snow drifts Of northern
Indians by the different cars to-day.
and there is small hopes that the ma
chimes will reach Chicago before to-
morrow night or Wednesday morning.
The American car is stalled eight miles
east or CEestertOn. Indiana. tonight.
and the Italian and French cars are
making a desperate struggle TO reach
Rolling Prairie.
Montague Roberts and c. A. coey
Montague Roberts and c \ Coey.
with the Thomas car. have resorted TO
a snow sled, in order to get their
machines through the snow.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
PRIEST SLAYER'S STORY.
Giuseppe Not Coached to Murder
Catholic Churchman.

Colorado Springs, Feb. 24-Auo
Giuseppe. alias Giuseppe Aliot. alias
Angelo Gabrielle. the slayer OF Father
Leo az Denver yesterday. told his
iife's history in Jail here to-day.
He was born in Avola. Sicily. in
1888. Of Catholic parents, and brought
ND in that church. Easter Sunday. in
1895. he stood on q corner OF a street
in his native town and watched the
Easter professional He followed to
the church and there heard a sermon
which ne says destroyed his faith in
Catholicism. He rehearsed again
the manner in which he killed Father
Leo and said;
1T is not true that I belong 10 any
society or order which has for an OBJ
jcct the killing of priests. I did this
thing OF my own viii and because I
thought 1t would ease my mind.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
senator BRYAN In HOSPITAL.

william James Bryan United States
Senator from Jacksonville, Fla. is a
patient in the Providence Hospital
with typhoid fever. He was admitted
&c the hospital at o'clock last night.
and at midnight his fever was 10S.
IIis pulse and respiratioi=Ere almost
normal
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
WAITED AT THE HOTEL.
BrIde-to-be Fails 10 Appear for Mr.
Higgins.

Charles Harry Higgins, OF this city. was
prospective bridegroom Saturday. but
to-day he is a rejected suitcr
On Saturday Higgins went 20 Cumbsr-
land Md. and secured license 10 marry
Mrs. Alice May Ridseway. who lives al
the Olympia Hotel When the time came
for the wedding Mrs Ridgeway refused
10 appear. although Higgins had obtained
a minister and had a carriage standing IN
front OF the hotel
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
New Hospital to Omen

The new s5oO.OOo Freedmen Hospital will
be opened to-day Patients viii De
moved TO the institution this morning.
BY many. this new hospital is consider
ed the most modern and best equipped
south of New York City. 1t Is constructed
OF brick and cement. and is fireproOf
throughout Accommodations have been
made FOR go patients.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
WILD STORM ON GULF.

Steamers Overdue and Many lives
May BE Lost.
Mexico City, Feb 2s-Another terrific
gale has been sweeping the lower part
of the Gulf OF Mexico during the last
three days. doing much damage to ship
ping. number Of steamers are overdue
at Vera Cruz. and it is feared that there
has been loss of life among the crews
of fishing crafts.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
Big FLEETS CREW
SEES BULL FIGHT
Two MatadOrs Disabled at
Fete for PardO.
A GALA DAY FOR TARS
Men OF the Louisiana Win Fine
Trophy in Boat Race.

Prize Presented by President OF
Peru Is Silver Globe, on which Is
Engraved Route of Battle ships.
speed Contests One 0y Features CT
Day at CaIIaOanIinoiS JacLSies Can
tnre Championship for the Fleet.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
schooI to dive Concert.

The Mckinley Manual Training School
Orchestra. under the direction OF George
w Sunderland will give a concert Fri
day evening in the Business High School
Vocal selections will be included Mem
bers of the orchestra are Messrs. Lans-
burg. Lepper, Webster. Edwards, Muir
ply. Stein, Hough, McCsrthy-King.
Whitbeck. ZebIey. Ezdorf. Fel;er. Cheney.
and Chatfield. 10 De augmented By
Messrs. Zieman. Cello. Darby. and Jacoby.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

From your surplus funds, start an ac-
count with banking dept. Of Union Trust
Co. 18th a II SITS Interest paid on ali ac-
counts. subject TO check. GOVT supervision.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

Get Our Weekly PPise List OF Lumber.
Frank Libbey & Co.. sth & y. Y. ave. NV
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
H.. 49, f-or<..r.x -

s5S25 Washington to Pacific Coast. Low
rates 10 many other Western points.
Tickets on sale daily February % to Aprii
o. Secure details from ticket agents
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

Another Drop in Prices OF Lumber.
Frank Libbey d Co.. 9Th & n. Y. ave. nY.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

Everybody Comes 10 Us for Lumber.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th & N. Y. ave, NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

Flowers for All Occasions.
Blackstone. 18th and II SIS. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

Sweet YioIcts, &c Bunch
Kramer. The Florist. gls F 81.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

Look Out. Lumber Prices Much Lower.
Frank Libbey & CO.. 9Th 6 n Y ave- NV.
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Continued ON Page 2, Column ).
The Washington herald., 1908-02-25
Money Panic Calls Halt.

Arether Reduction. Get Oar Price List.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th 6 n. Z. ave. NV.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

seven nations have entered for the
aefoiiiiulic grand prize, set for October
JSth, ana starIiEE from Berlin. France,
Germany, Belgium. Spain America and
England VIII start three balloons each
and Switzerland two. A serious prob
lem already confronis the Berlin com
mittee, as ii is said that the facilities
for gas producing are limited to eigh-
teen balloons, Either the balloons will
have to start OF two days or will have
Ia be inflated AT different points i'm
Berlin about the same distance from
the start at legal,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

ones, twos. threes, fours and fives pos
sibly on hand at the same time, they
would be about all that any one farm
could take care of; at the same time
you would not have any more work
stock than you would need to cult
vate the farm. My plan is never to
let a mule get old on my hands. but
to sell them as soon as they are fully
matured and at their best. My ex-
perience has been that horses and
mules raised on our Southwest Viz
GINA bluegrass and wintered OH oh.s
and hay, with a limited amount OF
corn. make the best animals on earth.
AS to the above opinion of Mr.. a. j..
Huff. I appreciate 1t very much, ana
feel sure that by taking his advice the
mule industry can be made even more
profitable In this country than IT is
now.
In breeding mules. ike all other anil
mails, always try to breed the very best
tyne of animal you can. In my opinion.
the most valuable mule is a quick.
clean-built mule that will stand not
higher than is hands. though In good
order will weight not less than 1,175.
and better II 1900 pounds. He should
have. good. big flat bones, especially
below the hooks. also good. strong,
well muscled back, well developed
quarters and good big body; should
be we'll mounted In front, and in fact
breedy looking but compact mule.
Now, In order to produce mule like
this you must breed n marc OF some
quality as to breeding. and especially
good individual that Is absolutely
constitutionally sound and weighs not
less than 1900 pounds, and stands full
1G hands, with good bone, muscle and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
QUERIES AND ANSWERS.
ny j. q. FEnNEYHoUGH.

Query no. 1, Would you advise
breeding mare that has bone-spayin?
She is not very lame except after 4
hard drive. THE mare is well bred.
Answer No. /. ! would not breed
the mare IL she has bone-spavin. be-
cause she is constitutlonally unsound.
and colt from her is apt to inherit
weak hooks. II 1t does not develop bone
spawn. The predispositlon is very apt
to be inherited by the offspring.
Query No. 9. I have horse that
slobbers constantly and has been do
ing so now for week, What shall I
do with him?
Answer No. 2. Take the horse to
veterinarian and have his mouth en-
amineh. Either his his tongue or teeth
need attention suspect.
Query No. 5. How much water
should a horse be allowed to drink dur
Ing day?
Answer No. s. Let the horse have
water three times a day--mornins.
noon and night-before feeding. and
allow him to drlnl, Just as much as no
wants to each time, and the animal
will not drink too much or too little.