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The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
BUILDING DURING MARCH.
Many Permits Issued and COnstruc-
tIon Valued at S1,I9O,694.

Just 53l building permits were issued
last month.
John P. Healy, assistant inspector Of
buildings. reported to the Engineer Com
missioner, yesterday. stating that permits
were issued for the erection Of buildings
worth a total Of $1190.G94
These permits include ninety-eight brick
dwellings, worth S446G00: six stores and
dwellings worth s5o00o; four stores worth
g, 9,203; one gas holder worth $3.50 0o0. two
apartment houses worth $5s000; one fac
tory and one carriage house. worth S15.-
600 each, one warehouse worth 81 000.
seventy-eight frame dwellings worth Sis9.-
90. one bOathouse worth 5000 and one
grand stand worth s. 0t0
Most OF the building permits granted
last month We're for structures in the
country; S52S 253 worth Of buildings being
started there last month. The southwest
section Of the city had $232 900 worth of
work started; the northwest having S93.-
a33 and the southeast and northeast hay
ing s4t2o1 and $3S.l30 respectively.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
SPRING SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Street Piano and Shirt-waist Girl
Are Here Again.
But Weather Prophet Says DON'T Put
Oyercoat in Moth
Balls Yet.

With the advent Of a series Of warm
sunny days during the last week Wash
ngton's financial district assumed
marked springtime aspect. There were
evident those customs and institutions
that spring usually brings with it into the
canyons OF cashdom.
But the surest sign to the dwellers IN
the little quarters OF the city that the
season of ethereal mildness is here is the
sound Of the trundllng street piano
The sun may climb high. the snow and
frost in the intersections Of the pavement
may turn TO nice warm mud. the air may
be never so fun OF promise and yet one
thing is lacking until that day when
there IS a mOmentous rumbling In the
street and the glad, shriu strains OF the
street ofgan I'll the tired little hearts
with the assurance Of spring at last.
These itinerant music makers in most
OF the large cities have but few restric-
tions placed on them. except IN Boston.
where the street piano was legislated
against-prohably because they didn't
play Strauss or TschaikOWsky
II makes little difference whether they
frequent the classic streets or the darkest
alleys OF this city so long as they are
there 10 play the intermezzo from "Caval-
leria" OF ragtime melodies. For tt seems
Washingtonians have n sneaking fond
ness which they may be ashamed TO ac-
knowledge
Another bit OF evidence that spring IS
here or on its way is the temperance of
the shirt-waist girl. who has taken ad-
vantage Of the incipient spring and has
indulged In many bit OF warm weather
prankishness during the last few days,
Despite al these unmistakable signs
that the season OF balnly breezes IS at
hand there is still that prediction OF the
weather man that the overcoats are not
Vet due for the camnhnr balls
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
TO AID CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
knights of Columbus to Subscribe
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars.

Each OF the FIVE local councils of the
Knights of Columbus expect in the near
future to receive notification from the
National Council of that organization TO
subscribe their share in the S500Oo0 en-
dowment fund for the Catholic Univer-
sity.
This fund was requested by the regents
of the university at the recent convention
of the order
The board Of directors appointed by the
supreme knight 10 have charge Of the
fund viii Immediately begin TO levy an
assessment on all the councils OF the
United States and its possessions that
signify consent 20 aid
This proposition was one of the princi-
pal matters discussed az the jamestown
convention of the Knights Of Columbus
in August. Archbishop Glenn0n, Of st.
Louis. the principal speaker or the sub
ject. said: II the great educational in
stitution in Washington, the pride OF the
Catholic laity OF America. is to achieve
its highest aims and possibilities, this
fund must be raised"
The project has already been warmly
indOrsed in Washington and will Il Is
believed. receive the hearty support of the
local membership.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Thousand-doIIsr Bill Disappears.

Detectives were yesterday detailed TO
locate a thousand-dollar bill, lost or stolen
from James McManus, a former Govern
ment Printing Office employe. living at &c
Q street northwest McManus recently
sold house for $2152. He got s. coo in
bills Of s1.0OO denomination. The money
he sewed in a small bag, which he wore
attached to his undershirt. Yesterday he
opened the bag for the first time and dis
covered that one of the large bills was
missing.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
H. 5. Dorsey Declared Bankrupt.

Harry S. Dorsey, proprietor of a livery
stable at 2t4 Fourteenth street northwest,
was declared a bankrupt by a jury in
Justice Wright's court yesterday. Dur
sey's creditors claim that while insolvent
he attempted to transfer property. He
entered a general denial Attorney L. J.
Mather represented Dorsey, and the cred
itors were represented by Attorneys VIII
son and Barksdale, w. z. Ambrose, T. l..
Jefords, and Mcneil & McNeili.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Louis r. Pfeiffer was arrested yester-
day on a bench warrant, hailed before
Judge Kimball, and sentenced 10 serve
three months in Jail and pay a fine OF
$3.50 PfeiffeT was arrested last summer
by detectives on three charges Of running
a handbook He was convicted, but ap-
pealed the case. The decision OF Judge
Kimbail was upheld by the Appellate
Court. and Pfeiffer's arrest followed.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
W. S. RICHARDSON ENDORSED.
Approved by Burt-PattersOn Faction
for National Committeeman.

Or. ". S. Richardson has been indorsed
for the place Of national committeeman
for the District Of Columbia on the Re-
publican National Committee by the fol-
lowers Of the Burt-Patterson slate. which
is out for election as delegates to the Re-
publican national convention.
DR.. Richardson IS a strong supporter OF
Senator Foraker, and a Republican Of
long standing
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Ida Vigal was sentenced TO four months
in the workhouse by Judge Kimban in
the Police Court yesterday. In default Of
a fine Of $40 Her husband, Richard VigaJ
was sentenced TO two months In the same
institution The woman was arrested
Wednesday night on charge OF rushing
the growler." She protested against her
arrest, hitting the policeman with a
bucket. Her husband tried to assist her
and was also arrested.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
KR0LLS MAY LOSE JOB.
Warner Complains Of s'PerniciOus
Activity of G. p. O. EmpIoye,

William A. Krolls, a counter In the
blndery Of the Government Printing Of
fee, viii probably be suspended from duty
by the Civil Service Commission for par
tieipating in the recent political struggle
in the Sixth Congressional district OF
Maryland
Charges were preferred against Mr..
Krolls by B. II. Warner, candidate for
member Of Congress from the Sixth dis
trict
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
LOCAL MENTION.


To Fort Monroe. Norfolk, Newport News. and all
points Scuth-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every evening in the year at $50.
To Rock Greek Bridge. Geological Park, Chevy
Chase. and Kensington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes
To Alexaudria-Ferry steamer Laekawanna eyery
hour and a half from B. n. 10 p. m.
To Fort Myer Arlington National Cemetery.
Falls Church and Fairfax Court Houss-Cars from
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue and Aque-
duct Bridge.
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall steamer Charles
Manchester. daily, except Sunday. 10 a. n and Is
n m
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
FUNERAL OF D. ]. LEVERONE.
Remains of District Veteran TO Rest
in st. MaFy's Cemetery.

Funeral services for David J. Leverone,
q resident Of the District for forty-flve
years. who died early yesterday morning
at his home, 746 Ninth street will be held
tomorrow morning at st. Patrick's
Church. Interment viii be in St. Mary's
Cemetery.
Mr.. LeveTone was born in Philadelphia
about fifty-one years ago. He came TO
Washington while still boy For num-
Der of years he had engaged in the whole
sale fruit business.
He IS survived by his wife, two sons
Antonio P and Louis S. LeverOne. and a
daughter, Miss Serafna II. Leverone.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
QUAKER CITY TO CELEBRATE.
President Invited to Attend 225th
Anniversary of Foundation.

A delegation from Philadelphia, head
ed by ex-Representative Morrell. called
upon the President yesterday TO invite
him to attend the 225th anniversary Of the
founding Of the city, which is TO be cele-
brated during the week Of October 4.
The President said he would take the
matter under consideration. 1t is under
stood he win probably not be able to 20.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Senator Rnrkett to Sneak.

Louis P. Shoemaker. president Of the
Brightwood Citizens Association, has an
nounced that the regular spring meeting
Of the organization viii be held at the
Brightwood Hotel this evening. at 8
o'clock Senator Elmer Burkett. OF Ne
braska, viii be given a reception, and will
deliver an address.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
ObSeouies of G. W. Jovce.

The funeral OF George ". Joyce who
died Wednesday morning at Georgetown
University Hospital. viii take place this
morning at 10 o'clock from the home Of
his sister, Mrs. Charles X. Thorn, 1921
Biltmore street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Hopes that its patrons will not take the
word OF the telephone exchange when they
say busy now" Insist on getting M. 1905.
Carriages at reasonable rates.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
job of Arbitrator Declined.

The Chamber OF Commerce yesterday
sent its reply 10 the Central Labor Union.
declining to enter into negotiations with
the central body as arbitrators for the
settlement of the building trades difT5.-
ences. Sam De Nedrey. secretary Of the
central body. when seen last night, seem
ed TO be disappointed at the action OF the
commercial body in refusing to aid In
bringing the strike 70 close.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT.
Two in Hospital, Another Arrested.
and Four Escaped.

AS a result Of a bum argument" that
ended in a fight. John Kohler and his
brother Harry and John Morgan were ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Policemen
Holmes and Johnson. Of the First pre-
cinct. and were forced 10 leave $50 for
their appearance in Police Court to-day.
John Kohler and Morgan were taken to
the Emergency Hospital for repairs be-
fore being locked up. Each was suffering
from cuts and bruises about the face.
-Four other men participated in the
fight, but escaped.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
go OF lac Eart, FIonr. sn-no RhI..

6-lb. sample. 1se; 25c Jars sour mixed
pickles. l4c; tumblers pure apple Jelly. Sc;
tumblers glucose apple jelly compound
+e. 1IS P st. NV. and J. 7. D. Pyles' other
stores.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
I.inger's, III 7th n,v.-Remake
Hnshnnd nnh Mic Ini1eh

This price including new ticking of best
quality. Using old covers, 81 Drop postal
or phone NJ. 2l49 for wagon to call.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Funeral services over the body OF Rob
ert II Mitchell, District veteran of the
civil war, employed as watehman at the
Patent Office. who died Wednesday morn
ing. will be held this morning at 9 o'clock
at the home OF his son. Robert E. Mitch
ell, 1894 Monroe street
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
G. P. 0. EMPLOYEs DROPPED.
Lack of Work and Money Assigned
rs Reason.

rs Reason.
There were sixty-two more temporary
CompositOrs dropped from the rolls Of the
Government Printing Ofiee yesterday.
It was stated at the Office of the big
printery that the men were let out owing
10 lack OF work and money.
Jerome Henuessey. chief Of the roller
making division, was suspended from
duty yesterday by Superintendent Of
Manufacture Constantine, for insUbordi-
nation
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
FaII Has serlous ResnIts.

Nixon Brewer the feed dealer. who
fell from the hay loft at his place OF
business, 209 Seventh street southwest,
Wednesday afternoon, is still IN a serious
condition at the Emergency Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

While you think OF It. telephone your
Want Ad. 10 The Washington Herald, and
biIl viii be sent YOU at cent q word
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

The AIT of the Florist
In developing fine blooms is exempiified
in those grown by Guide f2i4 z
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10
Funeral of n. H. Mitchell.

Arrange With ShaHsr. 18th & Eve.
To furnish the flowers for your wedding
The Washington herald., 1908-04-10

Watch for a clty-Randle Highlands
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
PROPER BASIS
FOR REVISION
TAFT TELLS A NEW ENGLAND
AUDIENCE THAT TARIFF RE-
VISION SHOULD BE MADE ON
reflective BASIS.

CONCORD, N. H., Feb ia
crowd of 800 persons gathered at the
station here yesterday to greet Sec
rotary Taft, who arrived for a few
hours visit to the capital. At the
statehouse later Mr.. Taft was receiv-
ed by Governor Floyd. A more ex-
tensive reception followed at the
Eagle hotel. Luncheon was taken
with the recently formed Taft asso-
citation of New Hampshire, at which
100 members of that organization
were present Phoenix hall was well
filled. AS Mr.. Taft arose to begin
his address, some one in the gallery
cried:
Three cheers for our next presi-
dent" and the hall rang with the
response.
Mr.. Taft's address was what he
termed a ''short history of the re-
publican party" He said, among
other things:
THE time has come when the
Ding ey tariff should be re-examin-
ed with a view to its revision on a
purely protective basis
Secretary Taft said the republican
party is the party of expansion and
world influence. For the time we
are an Asiatic power" he said. eve
cannot remain isolated and it oul
business to see that our world influ.
ence is good
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
Giants Are Gathering.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Seven
players of the New York National
league baseball team are on their
way to join Manager McGraw at
Marlin Springs, according to Secre-
tary Fred Knowles. Bresnahan, Ber-
cher and Merkle have left Toledo,
c., for the South. Herzog, third
baseman; o'Brien, outfelder, and
Mckinney and Malarkey, pitchers,
are on their way from other points.
The next batch of players will leave
this city on the steamer Momus for
New Orleans and the final contin-
gent will start from St. Louis March
Those who will make the trip
from New York are Matthewson,
honlin, Devlin. Lynch, Wiltse, Ten
ney and Hannifan.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
HAVE OUTLINED
USEFULNESS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Bids
were opened today at the United
States navy department. for the sale
of two vessels of the United States
navy that long ago our lived their
usefulness and are now destined for
the junk heap. The two vessels are
the civil war monitor Cononicus,
Low at the Norfolk navy yard, and
the Pinta, at Mare Is and. OF the
two the Cononicus is the only one
that will live in the history of the
navy. The Pinta is interesting
only as a relic of the days in the
navy before wooden Ships had been
replaced by ironclads.
The Cononicus has had a some
what memorable career. She was
built in Boston in 1852 and is of
2.100 tons displacement. For bat
terry she carried two ] 5 inch smooth
bores in her main battery, and in
her secondary battery two 12-pound
ers. She was built at cost of
about $1,000,000. In the civil war
she was commanded by Commander
E. s. PARROT. She was at the en-
gagement at the neighborhood of
IIutch Gap, when she exchanged a
lively fire with the Confederate bat
terry at Howlett's P'.int. In the
Spanish war the old monitor was
fitted out when it was thought that
the war would be prolonged, and
she was to have been assigned tc
duty as river gunboat in Cuba. In
1904, with her sister ships, the
Jason, Montauk, Lehigh and Nahant
the Cononicus was stricken from the
active list as having outlived her
usefulness. At that time she was
appraised at $4,000. Last year the
government refitted tie famous ole
craft at considerable expense fol
exhibition purposes at Jaestown.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
The "AGgcl OF
The Crimea'' at
Eighty eight.

TEV HE Crimean war seems almost
as far away in the past to the
A rising generation in this coun-
try as the war of the American
Revolution, yet there are some still liv-
ing who participated in it. Among
them is Florence Nightingale, whose
deeds of mercy and heroism will live
in history along with the charge of the
famous Light brigade. The fact that
Miss Nightingale is still In the land of
the living was recently called to at
tentiOn in conspicuous manner by
the gracious act of King Edward VII,
In decorating her with the Order of
Merit. This order was founded in
June, 1901, by King Edward VII, and
Its cross is given for distinguished
services in war. 1t has given uni
yersal satisfaction that the first wom-
an to receive this high honor should
be the one who founded the science of
nursing as practiCed in connection with
war and whose labors for the wounded
and sick amid the horrors of the bat
| tletleld have placed her among the fore
most of the worlds heroines.
The insignia of the Order of Merit
were taken to Miss Nightingale by
Colonel Sir Douglas Dawson on behalf
Of the king. She was unable to re-
ceive the royal envoy, but dictated the
following message:
Miss Florence Nightingale desires
to express to his majesty her gratitude
for the honor he has done her by gra.
ciously appointing her to the Order OF
Merit. She feels keenly what honor
1t is to be associated with the distin-
gu'shed men who are already members
of the order"
Miss Nightingale was some years
ago admitted as Lady of Grace of the
noted Order of st. John of Jerusalem
an order introduced into England dur
! ing the twelfth century. She will be-
| eighty eight years old in May mex
and has long been an invalid but has
nevertheless retained her interest il
nursing as profession and in the In
| situations and societies with which She
! has been connected. She was abou
| eighty when the Boer war broke out
but the British government sought hel
| advice in respect to the care of tn,
sick and wounded in its army in Soutl
Africa, and she exerted herself to thu
| utmost in their behalf.
Miss Nightingale comes of famil!
of wealth and position and was edu
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
FARMING SCHOOLS
FOR UNEMPLOYED
MOVEMENT TO ENCOURAGE GOV
EMINENT TO PROVIDE IN
STRUCTI0N IF STATE AND
CITIES FURNISH LAND.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Seth
T. Farnsworth of Chicago, advocate
of the idea of self-supporting agri-
cultural schools as a rerIedy for en-
forced unemployment, and John Ell
lis of Boston, secretary of the ma
tlonal convention of unemployed, re-
Gently held at St. Louis, had a con-
ference with Secretary of Agricul-
trre Wilson as to wh1t extent the
itea of self-supporting suburban
schools of farming might be encour-
aged by the federal government.
They explained that the object was
to furnish work for the victims of
enforced idleness in congested in
dustrial centers.
Secretary Wilson said in reply
that it was the unquestionable duty
of state and municipality to estab-
l:sh such enterprises, and that if
they would provide the land within
the range of a scent fare from
towns, thus letting the unemployed
have access to such farms, he would
send experts free of charge to DEM
Cnstrate the work and also would
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
AUTO TOURISTS
MEET TROUBLE
WERE PUNCHED IN CROSSING
OHIO AND DELAYED WITH
ST0RMRS AND BAD ROADS
AMERICAN CAR LEADING.

CLEVELAND o., Feb 19.-The
American car in the New York to
Paris race, driven by Montague
Roberts, practically passed through
Ohio today. The car entered the
state just east of Conneaut at 7:13
q. m, arriving at Cleveland at
.11;4O a, left at 1903 p. m. and ar
ivdr eat Toledo at 9:35.
The French car, driven by st.
Chaffray, was but few hours be-
hind the American car all day. At
Ripley, ~ Y, the car had to stoI
for repairs, but proceeded shortly
At Ashtabula some time was lost in
taking the wrong road. The road
was retraced and the car arrived at
Cleve'an at 1920, passing through
without a stop The French cal
stopped at Fremont for the night
and unless it meets with an accident
will enter Indiana also tomorrow.
The Italian car, driven by Siroiri
arrived here at p. m. and will re-
main over night The German car
driven by Mass, remained at Erie
over night.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
. . . - . . = = . . . . .
. PERSONALS.

]. c. Dehayen left this morning
fer a business visit to Palouse points.
George K Force returned this
morning to his home at Peck,
Eli Newcomb left this morning for
his home at Ahsahka.
County School superintendent
Miss Bernice Mccoy left this morn
ing for visit to the schools in the
Myrtle and Rosetta sections.
Bert Maynard left this morning
for visit with his father at Gift
ford
w. L. Curry returned this morn
ing to his home at Orofino.
L. A, Cary, merchant at Culdesac,
left this morning for business Wis
it to points in Montana.
DR.. w. A. Borns returned this
morning to his home at Juliaetta.
c. E. Arney left this morning for
business trip to Moscow and Port
land, after which he will return to
his home at Boise.
Frank Gales, justice of the peace
OF the Ilo precinct, is a business Wis
itor in the city today.
George Utter is transacting bust
ness in the city from sweetwater.
C. B. Stewart is Lewiston visi-
tor from Westlake.
A. MARI, merchant at Vollmer
was an arrival in the city last night
George M. Peaslee returned last
night from a business visit to Spo-
kane and Pa1ouse points,
A. W. Conway, the well-knowr
Culdesac grain dealer. was an arri
val in the city last night.
]. R. O'Neill is a Lewiston visitor
today from Greer.
Nat Brown left this moro'ng fol
a business visit to Spokane.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-19
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FIFTY YEARS AGO
AND NOW.

AND NOW
Gated in nursing by the Protestant Sis
tiers of Mercy at Kaiserwerth, on the
Rhine. She was about thirty-four
years old when the great war began
in the Crimea. Her work during that
bloody contest in relieving the suffer
ings of the soldiers is an unforgettable
part of the history of modern Europe
The testimonial which she received
after the war, amounting to about
$2JO.O00, she devoted to establishing
the Nightingale Home For the Train
ing of Nurses. Miss Nightingale's Lon
don residence in Park lane was crowd
ed recently by friends anxious to con.
graduate her on receiving King Ed
wards decoration She is by no means
forgotten, though 1t is now so long
ago that she became q popular heroine.
She had a sweet face as young WON
an, and In old age her brow has few
wrinkles, and her countenance Is Sc
rene. The recent honors accorded the
''angel of the Crimea" recall the way
she was received on her return from
her labors as a nurse In the field over
fifty years ago. Queen Victoria invited
her to Balmoral and presented her with
a cross set with diamonds, and parlia
ment voted her the great sum which,
as already noted, she devoted to the
education of nurses.
Not long before his death the late
Rev. DR. t. De Witt Talmage visited
Miss Nightingale. and in writing OF
the interview he said:
Miss Nightingale is very wonder
full woman in appearance. She lies
PROSTATE upon a lounge and seldom II
ever walks across the floor. Apparent
" she is In perfect health, and her
countenance Is an Illumination of kind
ness. sympathy and tenderness srch re
never saw in any other. 1t is impos-
sible for a person like her to have been
forty or fifty years engaged in the a.
ieriation of suffering without having
/ Il radlate in her countenanee. She SAID
ilo did not want 70. die while there
sas so mush suffering In he world"