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The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
DIED.

BETz-on Thursday. July g. iees at p. m. PAUL.
youngest son Of AIr and Mrs. Audrew Betz, aged
eight months.
Funeral strictly private.
CASTELBERG-On Wednesday. July $ lo0s after
lingering illness. EMMA. in the seventeen
year Of her age. beloved wife of Jacob Castel-
berg
Funeral viii take place from her late residence.
AS Madison avenue. Baltimore, on Friday. July
10. at p. n Intemcnt private.
CoBAUGH-On "Wednesday, July g 1908. AZ 10
2. m. at her residence. The Mlury." Mrs.
SARAH c. COBAUGH wife Of H. \ Cobaugh.
Winchester, Va, papers please ccry)
FORD-ON Tuesday. July z. 1908. at Ocean Grove.
y. J.gJULIA A., widow Of Col Ellery {. Ford
and mother of Mrs. c F. Nesbit
Funeral at Ocean Grove. Iutement at Rock Creek
Cemetery, Friday. July 10. 1905, al p m.
GOLDSBOROUGH-On THURSDAY. July g. 100. at
$50 a. m. at hls residence. I752 Corcoan street
northwest. JOHN GOLDSBOROUGH. in the
eighty-hrst year Of his age formerly OF Easton.
Nd
Funeral services AZ chapel in Oak Kin Cemetery
SATURDAY July II, at II a. N.
LANGLEY-On Wednesday, July 6. 1905. at 70 a.
H.. DORA LANGLEY the beloved daughter Of
Jessie and the late Frederick Yoelker. aged sew
entesu years
Funeral from her late residence 1878 Kramer street
northeast FRIDAY. July 70. az D. m. Relatives
aud friends invited, Internent at Rock Greek
Cemetery.
CESCO-Suddcnly. at the United States Arsenal.
on Tuesday, July : 1905, FRANK. beloved hus-
hand Of Mary SCescO and father Of Walter J0-
seph. Edith. Frank. Wallace and Elmo Scesco.
Frank Scosoo was the leader Of class No of
Galbraith A. VI. +. Zion Church. and one ot
the best known Christian workers among the COZ
ored people Of the city.
Funeral Friday. July TO- az p. m. from GaIbraith
A. NJ Z. Zion Church. DR.. s. L. CouothGrs.
pastor.
sHANAHAN-On Wednesday. July s. 1905. at D.
m, at her home 7oi street southeast N.
DIANA SHANAHAN.
Funeral services at Wilson Memorial Church
Eleventh street southeast. on Friday at d m
Relatives and friends are invited % attend
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
SMITHS DEATH DUE TO FALL
Coroncr's Decision in Case of Man
Found in Vestibule.
Was n Newspaper Man from Nor
folk, and Il Said TO Have
Been Drinking Heavily.

A certificate OF accidental death was
given by Coroner hewitt in the case Of the
death OF Bernard L. Smith. the man who
was found unconscious in the vestIbule Of
the house at g22 / street northwest. and
later died at the Emergency Hospital
Relatives Of the young man have not get
been located
Central Office Detective McNamee in
.vestgated the case. # being thought that
Smith was a victim Of foul play. The in
vestgatlon disclosed nothing that sub
stanuated this theory
Smith came 70 Washington several days
ago from Norfolk. Va. Investigation de-
veloped that he had been drinking heay-
lily and had been about the front of the
house until about o'clock In the morn
ing. 1t is believed that he accidentally
fell into the areaway and then crawled
TO the vestibule.
The police learned last night that Smith
called on the Rev. J. Freeland Peter. al
his home in Tudor place northwest. Smith
told the minister that he was a news
paper man in great trouble, and asked
assistance In getting a position. The
minister said Smith had been drinking
and he told him that II he would sober
Up and call in the morning he would get
him a job. From papers found on the
dead man the police believe that his
mother Mrs. w. II. Smith. might be
found at 200 Twelfth street. Norfolk. Tale
grams failed TO locate her. Another let
ter was found addressed to Mrs. b. L.
Smith, 233 Twenty-siXth street, Norfolk.
Va. This letter had been returned 10 3.
L. Smith at the general delivery with the
information that Mrs. Smith did not live
at the address given. Other cards showed
that the man had been IN Philadelphia.
The body is now at the morgue awaiting
word from relatives. il they can be found.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
FOUR HOUSES ROBBED.
Believed 90 BE the Work of an Or,
ganfxed Gang.

The police were called upon yesterday
to investigate four cases OF housebreak-
ing that occurred Wednesday night. The
similarity Of the mode Of entrance leads
the police to believe that robberies are
the work OF an organized gang.
Frank Dorsey, Of 1924 L street north.
west, reported that thieves broke open the
front door of his store and smashed the
cash register, taking S6 In cash.
The basement Of the home Of Mrs,
Robert Pyles. at 2ll9 H street northwest,
was broken into and a quantity OF cloth
ing stolen.
Michael Kessler, Of 2O26 Thirty-ffth
street reported that, his store had been
entered ard goods valued at Sc taken.
The apartment Of William Schoenberger
at 1856 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
was broken into and articles Of clothing
stolen
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
VENEZUELAN CHARGE LEAVES
Castro Recalls His Representative
from Washington.
Action Was Expected I'm View of
state Departments Withdrawal
of American Diplomats.

senor n. Veloz-Goitlcoa, charge daft
faires Of the Venezuelan Legation in
Washington. yesterday received instruc-
tions from President Castro to leave the
United States Immediately and return to
Venezuela.
Senor Veloz will sail from New York
tomorrow morning on the steamer Mara
caibo. He called at the State Department
yesterday and had a short talk with Rob
ert Bacon. Acting Secretary Of State.
Senor Veloz notified Mr.. Bacon Of his IN
structions. but did not present any for
nal letters of recall, nor did he receive
passports.
The withdrawal Of Senior Veloz was not
surprise 10 officials of the State De-
partment. Since the United States or
dered W. w. Russell, American Minister
10 Venezuela. and Jacob Sleeper. charge
d'affaires OF the legation. 10 the United
States on leave Of absence IT has been
expected that President Castro would
take similar action. The fact that he has
been so slow In Withdrawing Senior Veloz
has excited some comment in diplomatic
circles. The records Of the Venezuelan
Legation IN this city viii be turned over
TO Jacabo Pimental Venezuelan consul
general at New York
Senor Veloz has been charge daffaires
OF the Venezuelan Legation in this city
since February y last. The Venezuelan
government has not been represented by
a minister In Washington Tor sever al
years.
The withdrawal OF Senior Veloz COM
pletes the breach in the diplomatic rela-
tons between the United States and
Venezuela.
1t was said at the State Department
yesterday that President Castro acted en-
tirely on his own initiative in calling
Senior Veloz home. The diplomats per-
sonal relations with the State Depart
nent have been cordial
In 1907 Senior Veloz Travelled through
Central and South America in the interest
Of the jamestown Exposition. His family
will not at present accompany him 10
Caracas, but will remain in Washington.
Il have absolutely no statement TO
make" said Senior sVeloz when asked
about his withdrawal. lie will leave
Washington to-day.
Diplomatic relations between Venezuela
and Holland are at a breaking point and
1t Is reported that the Dutch war vessel
GeTderland is at Curacao In readiness 10
take the Dutch minister away from Cara
cas-. Dispatches 70 the State Department
indicate that the difficulty between Vene-
zuela and Holland is so acute that rela-
tions may be completely severed The
dispute was precipitated by the action Of
Venezuela IN retaliating several weeks
ago against commerce Of the Dutch ISL
and Of Curacao. when the authorities OF
the island declared n quarantine against
Venezuelan ports on account Of the
plague.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug, PosIam, Now obtaInabIe
I'm Small Quantities.

Since its discovery one year ago, the
new drug. poslam, has successfully cured
thousands OF chronic cases Of eczema and
other distressing skin Affections. Here
tofore poslam has been dispensed solely
for the benefit of eczema patients in
large jars sufficient for a months treat
ment This was found 10 be an incon-
venience 10 many thousands who use It
for minor skin troubles. such as pimples
blackheads. herpes, acre. scaly scalp.
complexion bleinishes. Itching feet, piles,
sc, which require but a small quantity
to cure To overcome this. and In re-
sponse 70 urgent appeals. the dispensers
OF poslam have been obliged 10 adopt, In
addition to the regular two-dollar pack
age, a special ffty-cent size. which In
future may be found on sale at Ogram's
and ODonneH's and other leading drug
stores In Washington. or may be or
dered direct from the Emergency Lab
oratories. No. % West 18th Street, New
York City. In all eczema cases poslam
stops itching with first application, and
proceeds TO heal Immediately: chronic
cases being cured in two weeks. In less
serious skin troubles, results are seen
after an overnight application.
Samples for experimental purposes
may stIll be had. free Of charge. by
writing TO the laboratories for them.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
MnshinRfnn ThnrslaN Inlr o ln0s { :, -

y p Iu-
warm wave that will cover the Plains states
Friday viii extend over the central valleys and set
In over the Atlantic States Sunday. The warm ne
nod VIII be Of two 10 three days duration in the
several sections. and will end with rains in the
Plains States sunday. in the Mississippi Valley and
Western Lake region Monday. and IN the Ohio Val
ley the Eastern Lake region, ard the Atlanti,,
States Monday Tuesday. The rains referred 10
promise % be sufficiently heavy % end the existing
serious drought in the Ohio Valley ard the Middle
Atlantic States
There Is a slight depression this eTening on the
North Carolina coast that is likely 70 cause rain
and fresh TO brisk winds Friday on and POSSIBLY on
the Middle Atlantic coast
During Friday the winds on the New England coast
VIII nc fesh from east 20 northeast; on the South
Atlantic coast light 90 fresh northarly becoming
variable. on the Gulf coast light and mostly south
erly and on the Great Lakes Hight TO fresh south
erly.
Steemers departing Friday FOR European ports viii
have fresh 20 brisk east 10 northcast winds and
probably showers. 20 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
TURNS DOWN GOULD'S ORDER.
Justice Wright Refuses TO Accept
Direction for Receivers.

Considerable surprise was created IN
the District Supreme Court yesterday
morning when Justice Wright. who is sit
ting in general term over the District
courts, refused 10 recognize an order
signed by Justice Gould. who is on his
vacation. to be placed upon the minutes
OF his court.
The refusal was brought about when
an order appointing receivers for the First
Cooperative Building Association was
presented 70 Justice Wright for his ap-
prOval Of the sureties OF the bond. After
expressing himself forcibly against the
action OF taking the order 20 Judge
Gould, the Judge said he would confer
with his associates before taking final
action in the premises.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
TWO WOMEN LOSE PURSES.
PickpOckets Operate in Department
and Grocery stores.


JOstled in a large crowd in a down
town department store. Miss C. X.
Leonard. OF the Stratford. was robbed Of
her pocketbook. containing S25. yesterday
morning. Central Office detectives are
working on the case.
Miss Leonard told the police that sne
was standing in front Of a counter sur
rounded by a crowd Of shoppers. Several
people j0stled her repeatedly and aroused
her suspicious. She looked into her hand
bag and found that her purse was gone.
A second report Of pickpocket work was
received by the police shortly after Miss
Leonard left the building The victim
was Mrs. Appleton Clark. Of l762 Lanier
place northwest. Mrs Clark said that
she had beer shopping in a large grocery
near her home, and when sne left the
building, discovered that her pOckeJbook.
containing IS, was gone. Detectives Corn
well and Baur made an investigation.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The funeral of Edward Sheppard, the
army veteran. who died suddenly Of heart disease
last Tuesday evening. viii be held with military
honors to-day at the Soldiers Home
Funeral services for John Colds
borough eighty-one years Of age. who died at his
home. 1872 Corcoran street yesterday morning viii
be held in the chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery at II
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The Florists Club of Washington at
meeting held NJ the greenhouses Of f. H. Kra-
mer. in Anaeosiia. decided to hold a picnic to
Great Falls in about two weeks four-day chrysan.
themum show beginning November o. ard a trip TO
Niagara Falls over the Black Diamond route on All
gust II.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
ESTES GETS NEW DUTY.
Police Inspector Assigned TO Com
missioner VESTS office.


Capt. Charles c. Estes inspector at po-
lice headquarters, will report for duty In
Commissioner Vests Office this morning.
For the past eighteen months Estes has
been pawn inspector at headquarters. He
has had a varied career since entering the
police department serving on the street
as hack inspector, night Inspector. and
precinct detective. He was the first po-
liceman 10 serve in Washington on a
bicycle.
Capt. Estes served with honor In Cuba
during the Spanish-American war. When
the United States forces were sent 10 the
Philippines he was made a captain Of
volunteers.
He is one Of the most popular men In
the department, and viii be greatly
missed by the night men around the cen
tral Office.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
WANTED HERE FOR LIBEL.
Detective Goes to st. Louis for Al.
bert VI. Raymond.

beEN W raymond.
Central ONCE Detective Baur left last
night for st. Louis, No. TO bring back to
this city Albert NJ. Raymond. wanted here
for libel, for whom the police have been
searching for nearly four years.
Raymond was indicted for libeling Mai
Sylvester. Building Inspector Ashford
James M. Wood, and Charles r. Lus-
combe. II was charged that he had cir
culated literature in which he branded
them as assassins and charged corrup-
tion in issuing building permits, called
them thieves, and made many other allie
cations and attacks.
Raymond was convicted and given a
sentence Of five years. He appealed from
the decision, which was sustained by The
Court OF Appeals. Before the conhrma-
tion of the decision OF the lower court
could be rendered by the superior court
Raymond, who was out on $1,000 bond,
furnished by L. D. Waters and Benjamin
Bridges disappeared.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
CHILD NURSE A HEROINE
First Thought for Baby Sister when
Hit by Auto.

Frances Somber, ten years old. Of 612
Brewers court northeast, was knocked
down by an automobile at Sixth and II
streets northeast yesterday afternoon.
Little Frances carried her three
months-old sister in her arms. When she
saw that she could not escape being
struck by the automobile. with rare pres
ence of mind. she held her baby sister
away from the machine. and in falling
twisted around so that the baby fell on
top OF her and escaped injury.
Frances was hurt about the head and
bruised about the body. She was taken
TO the Casualty Hospital
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
TOOK CUSTOMERS DIAMOND.
Barber Accused of Stealing VaIu-
able Pin from NecIStIe.

John Rubino. proprietor OF a barber
shop at Sll4 Fourteenth street northwest
was arrested yesterday afternoon on a
charge OF grand larceny. He is locked up
at the TeRth precinct
Wednesday William H. Torrey, a gro
ceryman OF 3114 Eleventh street. went
into Rubino's shop 10 get shaved. He
hung his collar and tie on a rack. and
when he got ready to leave mis- diamond
pin, valued at $50, was missing. Rubino,
the police say. confessed the theft and
produced the pin from the lining Of his
hat
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
ARRESTED IN BROOKLYN.
LOhr Woman Wanted Here on Lar
ceny and Forgery Charge.

1Nhs aAa
Nellie Lohr, wanted IN this city on
charges Of larceny and forgery. was ar
rested yesterday in Brooklyn, n. Y. Cen
trail ONCE Detective Burlingame left last
night to bring the young woman back to
this city.
Early in June she was employed as a
domestic by George c. Baum, letter car
rier, living at Goa H street southwest. On
June Il. it is alleged, she forged his name
to i check for S12, which she had cashed
in grocery store. Shortly after she is
alleged to have taken all the silverware
in the Baum home and shipped it 10
Dr0oelyn, where It was pawned. She left
the city that day.
The Brooklyn police were wired, and
after weeks of investigation got on the
woman's trail, and after locating the lost
silver, arrested her.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
BICYCLE POLICEMEN WARNED
Not Watching Auto Speeders Close
Enough, Says Mai. Sylvester.

Maj sylvester yesterday started an in
vestigauon 10 learn why automobile
speeders on Fourteenth street were al
lowed 10 escape arrest He stated that
the police regulations were not being en-
forced and said that unless a strict ac-
counting was made the bicycle man sta
toned or that thoroughfare would be
transferred.
The major said he noticed the viola
lions OF the speed law himself and yes
terday notified the precincts in which the
violations occurred 10 wake up. Com
plants have recently been received from
different parts OF The city Of violations
Of the speed laws, and the major has de-
cided that the streets OF Washington
shall not be made speedways Of"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
HIt on Head by Car Rrnke.

Susie Reed, twenty-five years old. Of
$50 G street northeast, was struck on the
head by a brake handle while on a Mount
Vernon car at Fourteenth and B streets
northwest at II 80 o'clock last night She
was removed to the Emergency Hospital
and later taken home. Her injury is not
serious
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
Local Temperature.

Midnight. g.; a. m. 81; 4 a. m, 5s:6A N. 81.
A. m, s.; 10 a. m. y; p noon. Is: D m. 7g.
4 , m, -: p. m. 7gi ?. m, -; 10 D. m. 81
Maximum, 50 minimum 59
Relative humidity-S q. m. 60; .. m. A. Hour,
OF sunshine. 10. Per cent Of possible sunshine 81
Temperature same date last year-Nlaxmun. IS:
minimum y. -
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
woman Hurt by Fan from Car.

Miss Clara Duff, OF 1927 Calvert street
northwest. fell from a Capital Traction
car at Twentieth and Calvert streets last
night and sustained painful injuries 10
her left arm. She was taken 10 her home
by the conductor, Walter Riddles.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
Tide Table,

To-dny-High tide. 80 a. m. and s u m low
tide, D a. m. and Il ID ,. m
fo-morow-High tide. SIS a N. and D. m. low
tide. l220 a. n
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Temperntures in Other Citie..

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
p H. yesterday are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
REAL ESTATE NOTES

Frank p Milburn & Co.. architects,
have awarded the contract for the c. c.
Calhoun Building, to be erected at ll06
G street northwest. to Thomas c. Hen
derson, contractor. Of this city. Work
will commence at once. This viii be one
OF the handsomest store buildings on G
street.
L. Richold announces the sale OF four
stores and apartment houses at 1902 to
l2OS Water street, for Mrs. NJ. Regina
Moore to Mrs. Josie Gassenheimer. who
will hold the property as an investment.
1t is understood that $4,000 was paid for
the property.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10

While you think OF 1t, telephone your
Want Ad. TO The Washington Herald. and
bill will be sent you at l cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
Condition of tho water.

Special 70 Tho Washington Henld.
Harpers Ferry. W. Va. July s.-Potomac cl.ar
and Shenandoah cloudy to-day
The Washington herald., 1908-07-10
TREASURER IS ILL,
BOOKS ARE MISSING
Building Association Faces
New Difficulty.
LITTLE LOSS, SAYS FLEMING

President Defends Responsible Off
Ger, Who should Know Condition
of Society, and Young Wife Re
fuses to Believe Husband May
Have Erred-Loss VIII BE Small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
REAL WAR AGAINST CANA
DIAN A. A. U. BEGINS.

New York. March 24.-The real war
against the Canadian A. L. by the ~.
A. L. of the United States was begun
>'"rdav on the announcement that the
National A. c. of Brooklyn basketball
team was suspended for playing the
Hamilton y. NJ. c. A. of Canada. This
team is not registered with the Cana
dian Athletic Federation of Canada,
the only body across the border recog-
nized by the A. \. L.. but it is a men,
Der of the Canadian a. a. u. and ath-
letes from this latter body cannot in
future play except as professionals i'll
the domain of the A. A. L. of the
United States The suspended men
are FogartE. Adams. Studeman. HoSs-
man. Murphy and Doyle.
Thomas j. Hughes. chairman of the
registration committee of the Metro
poltan Association. stated that
charges will be brought against the
National A. G. and the club Will prob
ably be expelled for unfair dealing by
its basketball men. In future the ath-
lete from here who has the least thing
to do with another from Canada. who
has not permit from the Athletic
Federation. will find himself in trouble
right away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25

the very first. So great was the
variety of the lines and new per-
formers coming in at brief periods that
the interest increased in each act. 1t
would be impossible to tell which
actor claimed the greatest degree of
praise so we'll were all the characters
carried out The costumes in the diff
ferent acts were of the best and many
choice silks and satins that belonged
to beauties of we olden times" lent
added grace and charm to the bellies of
today The costumes of the gentle
men We're reminders of the gallant
SwellS of earlier dates and they We're
worn with ease that reminded one of
the age of Chivalry. From beginning to
end there was freshness and air of
finish that marks the professional The
young people placed to the credit of
the hall fund s65 after all expenses
were paid. They have under con-
sideration several places to give the
play in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-25
Thoney Doing Fast Work
For Boston Red Sox.
Boston Nationals Play Basket.
ball al Augusta, Ga.
Wagner viii Lecture 10 Students
1annehIIl's Arm Bad.

Little Rock. Ark. March 24,-At last
"TuIlet Jack" Thoney has made good
his promise to wear Boston uniform.
for Monday afternoon practice saw
the fleet footed outfielder in the regular
lineup of the first team. clad IN one OF
the new travelling uniforms. and in
left field, where Manager Mcclure be-
lieves he is liable to stay.
This is the position originally picked
out for the former Eastern Lacquer,
and he acted as though he was thor
oughly acquainted with that neighbor-
hood He can certainly run like II
jack rabbit, and the way he tore across
the turf in pursuit of long. low drives
or in hcadlong flight after one of the
mighty fungoes that Uncle Cyrus is
capable of hitting made Mike Firms
eyes stick out Of his head and caused
the other candidates for the outfield
to realize that Thoney is the whirlwind
that he has been painted.
Manager Mcclure is bitterly disap-
pointed over the fact that Tannhilfs
once great left arm has gone wrong
again. and it looks very much as
though Jesse had just about reached
the end of his big league career. His
arm went bad Il few days ago, and
been used. it continues to grow worse.
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SPORTING NOTES.

Foxh1ll Ecene's Prophet III Is on
tered in the Liverpool Grand National
StcepleCnase to be run Friday
a change in the system of scoring
used at the Cincinnati bowling congress
seems very desirable and will probably
be made. Several errors were made
at Cincinnati. making necessary re-
appointment of part Of the prize money
after the congress was over and the
bowlers had returned to their homes
The Marathon race given annually
by the Boston Athletic Association is
attracting more than ordinary interest
this year. In the past. the race has
grown t. be the feature one of the
athletic world. and this prestige. added
to the fast that the committee in
charge of the selection of the Amer-
can Olympic team will probably Sc
leCt the race as the tryout. makes the
event more important than ever