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The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Indian BAH Player was a Negro.

Chicago. Feb. manager Watkins. of
the Indianapolis club, of the American
Association, was buncoed out of $500 in a
curious way. He drafted a player named
Books from the Calumet club. of the
Northern League Brooks was said to be
an Indian 'phenom." On arriving in
Indianapolis he proved to be a negro.
There is a boycott against negroes in the
big leagues, and Watkins is out money
and player
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Monument 60 washington.


Al meeting OF the Washington MOuu-
ment Association held this morning. E. f..
Dovnham presiding plans were discussed
concerning the purchase OF Shooters Hill,
west of this city. andzSpriug Park. AT the
head OF King street Ii is stated that the
idea is 10 convert a portion Of the land
into "a park, and also 90 erect thereon a
monument TO Washington. Secretary A.
j. WedderbUrn was instructed 90 devise
means for accomplishing the work The
two pieces of land consist of about 40
acres. and il is said 10 be the intention
of the promoters OF the project To sell
Cne-haf of the property for building lots
and convert the other half into "a park
In which viii be erected the monument
The work of improving the Office Of
the clerk Of the Corporation Court will
be commenced in the early spring To-
day the city engineer was engaged in
making measurements for the work
Some time ago the city council appr0-
prlated the sum Of 5000 for the work
When the Improvements are made the Of
flee viii be on the first floor Of the build
ing, instead OF the second, where f. is
now located.
Announcement is made that the con-
gregation Of Mount JezreI Baptist Church
colored, viii on Friday night, at 2 o'clock
elect pastor for that church, as Judge
Barley. of the Corporation Court, de-
tcrmined that it was within the province
Of the congregation TO select its own
pastor.
The committee appointed by the George
Washington Birthday Association 10
name chief marshal and select "a route
for the parade, which viii be held Feb
ruary % will. it is expected, render its
report tomorrow. The action viii have
TO De ratified by the association.
a strong bid is being made by the
Manassas Business Mems League TO OBJ
tain for Manassas the location of q nor
NAL school at that place. II was voted
at meeting last night TO instruct its
senator and delegates to increase its offer
90 $4,000. II was stipulated. however that
a similar sum will have TO be put up by
the state. The above amount is said TO
be more than any other town bidding for
the school has Yet made.
Mai. Eugene Blackford. who died in
Baltimore yesterday. was brother OF
Prof. L. N. Blackford of the Episcopal
High School. west Of this city. He was
we'll known here,
At a meeting of the Young Mems Sen
ate Of the Young Peoples Building of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. last
night. several new members were ad-
mitted.
The George Washington Birthday AssO-
citation has extended an invitation to the
Colonial Beach fire department, Of
Colonial Beach. Va. to take part in the
parade, which will be held February %.
The board of lady managers of the Chill
dren's Home Will hold a meeting at .
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at 4o6 Duke
street.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Penn 1iny Play Catholic University

The University of Pennsylvania is max
ing an effort to get game with some
team in the vicinity of Washington for
April %. The team viii have an open
date on that day. after finishing the
series with Georgetown and other South
ern teams, and may close for a game
with the Catholic University.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Elght Clubs in Atlantic Lenrue.

Easton, Pa, Feb. 5.-The Atlantic
League circuit this season is to consist of
Easton, Hazelton, Pottsville, Elizabeth.
Allentown, Mount Carmel. Shamokin. and
York, the last three being newcomers.
The season viii open on May g. and close
on September H.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Phrsiclnn nrons Dead

SPECIAL % The washington HeIald.
Winchester. Va. Feb. 5-Dr. William J
Best, a widely known physician Of
Fredonia County, dropped dead this after
noon at his home at Brucetown. He had
not been well for some time. He was
about seventy-dve years old and leaves
a wife, one son, Mai Cart. NJ. Best. of
MiHersburg, KY, and two daughters.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Naval Surgeon Drops Dead.

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va, Feb. Intelligence
was received here to-day that Assistant
Surgeon Hampton Porter. L. 5. N, re-
tired. dropped dead at his boarding house,
in WardensviIle, Hampshire County, W.
Va. where he had been living at the
home Of his sister. Mrs. Blanche South
worth He was seventy-two years old.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Jack Mccarthy springfield Manager

Springfield. H., Feb. 5.-President Kin
sella, of the Springfield team Of the
Three T. League, yesterday signed Jack
Mccarthy to manage his team for the
coming season. Mccarthy played recently
with Brooklyn and was also a well-known
member of the Chicago club staff of out
fielders a few years ago
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Compromise Damage suit.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Rockville Md. Feb. 5.-The damage
suit of Mrs Emma Carr-Flack. Of this
place. against the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for the alleged injury, in a
collision, of her son. Stokes Carr. from
which the young man died about two
years ago. has been compromised. The
company paid $1,000
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06

At a meeting of the Young Mems Sen
ate Of the Young Peoples Building Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. last
night. several new members were ad-
mitted.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Death of DanieI e. steele.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Winchester. Va, Feb. 5.-Daniel Edward
Steele, a leading resident Of Reliance.
Warren County. is dead after an illness OF
consumption, aged sixty-eight years. Dur
ing the civil war he served in tire Seventh
Virginia Cavalry. His wife, five sons.
and four brothers survive.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
FARMERS House Rnrned-

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va, Feb. 5.-The home of
Charles Tharp, a farmer of Catlett Sta
ton, was destroyed by fire last evening.
The family was compelled to flee without
saving anything. Friends took the I'm
fortunate people in out Of the snow
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
stahI Land GrifIlth In Training.

Chicago Feb. 5.-Manager Clark Crit
fifth and Jake Stahl, of the Highlanders,
accompanied by Robert Mercy, secretary
to z. B. Johnson, left yesterday morning
for Hot Springs, where a number of the
New York team will f0rAgather this
week to begin the seasons training.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
DOWN THE ALLEYS.


DEPARTMENTAL LEAG 81.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Massie It. Rush Passes Away.

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va, Feb. 5.-AIassie T.
Rush. the last member Of his family,
died last night near Winchester. aged
eighty-five years. He was born in Cul-
pepper County. and leaves one son. James
Rush, with whom he resided
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Fitzgerald Lost or Foul

Boston, Feb. 5.-Tommy Quill of Brock
ton, was awarded victory over Willie
Fitzgerald, OF Brooklyn last night on a
decision of foul by Referee Sheehan in
the eleventh round of their exhibition be-
fore the Armory Athlete Association.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Meeting of Georgetown students.

There will be a meeting of Georgetown
undergraduates at the Law building to-
night to arrange for cheering at the
basketball game with Virginia al Con-
vention Hall. Saturday evening
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
Chamber Of Commerce banquet.

The committee having charge Of the
banquet 20 be given by the Chamber Of
Commerce. consisting OF Messrs. A. d.
Broekett. J. Y. Williams. and Marshall L.
King is busily engaged in completing
plans. Announcement was made this az
torHoon that the banquet viii be held
February II at McBuueys Hall at $50
O'Clock, when covers viii be laid for over
hundred. Among those who viii re-
sp0nd 90 tOasts is President ". W. Fin
ley, 90 the southern Railway Company
A number of Congressman, Senators. and
District of Columbia officials are also ez-
parted 90 Doe present and respond 10
toasts. Announcement Of the names of
the other speakers Will be made public
within the next few days.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06

Only ten cents "A week, delivered az
YOUR dOOT-the daily issues OF The
Washington Herald. Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-06
CELIA PAIR IN FRONT
Get First and Second Places
in Premier Stakes.
MERELY AN EXERCISE RUN

Sea swell and Marse Abe, at Prohibit
tive Price of 1 10 >, Hold Positions
in the Van from Barrier to Wire.
Heavy Rains Cause of Numerous
Scratches-LenS an Easy Winner.
The Washington times., 1908-03-22

I. The Teddy Bears were hard at play
When Johnny CHANGED to pass that way.
They were so busy and intent
They never noticed where he went.
The Washington times., 1908-03-22

4. Before he'd time to rum aIackl
The snow was whirling on his back
And all the TedS who saw him then,
Just laughed and laughed and laughed again.
The Washington times., 1908-03-22

2. He aimed his snowballs very well,
And laughed because they couldn't tell
What enemy was lurking near.
1t filled their little hearts with fear.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23

let Off passenger. When Engine No.
ITO, which was following, struck the
train it was moving slowly, otherwise
the results would have been more ser
ious.
McDermott, unassisted, managed fin
ally to release himself, and he got out
of the car after it had stopped. He
came back to this city later ON the
train and was taken in a carriage to
his home on Market street, where he
was attended by DR.. J. G. Wilson. His
right leg was found to be injured at
the knee, the skin was cut on both legs
and bruises were sustained all over his
body. His injuries are not serious,
however.
| The train, which was made up Of two
cars, was able to proceed to South
Plainfeld, although the damaged car
was left at Perth Junction, and the re-
turn trip was made with only one car.
The engine which caused all the
trouble was In charge Of Engineer Tru
man Canoe. There were only a few
passengers on the train this morning
but all Of them received good shak
ing up.
Mr.. McDermott feels that he had a
narrow escape from death, as he came
near being crushed badly. Several
others, who were in the rear car man
aged to get out before the crash, but
MsDermott had no warning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
SPECIAL MUSIC
is RENDERED
Harvest Cantata at St. Pet
er's Church is Enjoyed By
a Large Congregation.
SIMPSON CHURCH, TOO

At the evening service in st.
Peters Episcopal church, last night,
a Harvest Cantata by Garret was
sung by the choir, assisted by a
number of other voices. The canta-
ia was given under the direction of
the organist, Girls H. Edgerton.
There were forty-three voices in
all taking part in the cantata.
The church was crowded, even to
the gallery.
The eantata will be repeated at
the exercises in the high school
school Wednesday afternoon.
At Simpson Church.
The musical program given at
Simpson Methodist church last night
was great treat. The organist,
Mrs. w. H. Hesser, was supported
by choir of fourteen and the kind
assistance of Miss Clara Harrington,
violinist, who played Handefs
Largo
The trio. 20 Dry Those Tears. -
which was sung by Mrs. Tunis, Miss
Lennox and Mrs. Beers, brought
forth most favorable comm ent.
The chorus work in the anthems
was finely worked out and the solos
by Miss Williams and Mr.. Dill were
excellent.
DR.. Wilding added inspiration by
the subject he presented.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
SOCIALISTS ELECT
new OFFICERS HERE

One of the largest meetings ever held
by the socialists here took place last
night. Officers were elected for the
ensuing year, speakers were heard and
plans were formulated for the next
presidential campaign.
1t is intended to bring James O'Neal,
of Terra Harte, Indiana, here to give
an impetus to the movement and assist
in starting q branch in South Amboy.
He viii speak in South Amboy on Jan
uary 2, and in Washington hall Jan
uary i.
Seventy-four members were present
last night and twelve members were
taken in. The following fere elected
NJ. Jordan, secretary; Samuel Golub,
treasurer; Joseph Leder, organizer;
Samuel Altshuler, recording secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
ENGINE HITS PASSENGER TRAIN
IN FOG AND SEVERAL ARE HURT
Rear End Collision on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad at Fords Station
Early This Morning.
THOMAS M'DERMOTT INJURED

On account Of the dense fog, engine
No. ITO crashed into the rear end Of
South Plainfeld local train on the
Lehigh Valley railroad shortly before
7.S0 o'clock this morning al Fords.
Several passengers were slightly in
jured, among them, Thomas McDermott,
Of this city, son Of Special Officer
James McDermott.
Others injured in the wreck were:
August Peterson, of 254 Washington
street, who had his knees bruised, and
was attended by Dr. M. s. Meinzer;
Patrick Tighe and w. r. Thomas, con-
siderably bruised about the body, and
attended by DIR. G. w. Tyrrell. DR..
Tyrrell, as well as DR.. Wilson, attended
Thomas McDermott. All of the injured
are employed by the Lehigh Valley.
Mr.. McDermott was sitting in the
last car when the crash came and was
thrown to the floor, where he was
wedged beneath seat. The force of
the blow smashed the rear end of The
car and McDermott says that, if he had
not held on to radiator, he would
have fallen through a rent in the car
floor, to the ground. In holding fast to
the radiator he burned his hand.
The train, in charge of Conductor Jo-
seph Af1erbach and Engineer John Ar.
ner, left this city at 7.12 O'Clock this
morning and slowed down at Fords to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
WATER MAIN
FROM RIVER
Contractor CurrieC Commences
Work on lob for Water
Board Will Take Month.
PIPE AS GOOD AS NEW

Duncan J. Currie is at last removing
the old abandoned sixteen-inch water
main from under the Raritan river. The
work was started last Wednesday and
already thirty lengths of pipe have
been taken up and placed on scow.
There are 166 lengths to be removed,
and, if no accidents occur, Mr.. Currie
expects to have them all up in about a
month.
At present Mr.. Currie is working on
this side Of the river and today is TAX
ing up the pipe only short distance
from the channel AS the lengths lie
under about eight feet of mud it is
necessary to first pump this away be-
fore the pipe can be lifted with the
two derricks, that the contractor has
at work.
Mr.. Currie says that the pipe is as
good as the day it was put down and
that the paint on the inside Of the pipe
Is not even worn off. The lead Is,
however, out of some of the joints.
When Mr.. Currie started work he
took up the pipe from this shore and Is
gradually working across the river, TAX
ing care not to lose the end of the
main. Should this happen he would
have to employ diver to locate 1t for
him.
The water board decided to sell the
main nearly year ago and Mr.. Currie,
who bid SIS length for the pipe and a
few cents a pound for the lead has a
good offer for the pipe from New
York engineering and contracting firm,
and he expects to realize neat profit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
MISHAPS ON
The WATER
Big Schooner kineo and Cap
tain Pstten Have Figured in
Stormy Experiences.
TWICE AROUND GLOBE
His Former Command Burn
ed and His Present Ship
Nearly Foundered.

Captain Patten, of the five-masted
steel schooner Kineo, which is now
docked at the Lehigh Valley
wharves, has an interesting history,
and his ship has also been through
some exciting experiences in two
trips around the world.
Before Captain Patten received
charge of the Kineo seven or eight
years ago he commanded a vessel
which was burned up in the China
sea. Later he was given his present
command.
Five years ago this large schooner
m ade two trips to this city.
Two or three years ago the Kineo
took carge of coal from this coun-
try to Manila for the government.
1t then went to Australia, from
where 1t took a cargo to the Sand
witch Islands. Its next voyage was
with sugar from these islands to
Philadelphia, but 1t was seven
months before the vessel reached
port. For over three months the
schooner hovered below Cape Horn
and was blown as far south as lati-
tude SO. The trip around the cape
was one that Captain Patten will
never forget as nobody ON the ship
expected to see land again. In fact
1t was generally believed on shore
that the vessel was lost, as no re-
ports could be obtained of its where
abouts.
The Kineo is now coasting be-
tween this city, Baltimore and Sa-
vannah with coal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
DID NOT KNOW
FIANCE'S NAME

Mary Witzko, of 100 Charles
street, reported to the police Satur-
day that man whom she had been
engaged to marry had broken his
promise and married another girl.
She said further that her flance,
whose first name is Charlie and who
lives in Gadek place, had borrowed
all her savings after their engage
ment was made, and when she asked
him for the amount, Saturday, he
laughed and called her fool.
Strange to say, she did not know
the mans last name.
Promising to swear out a warrant
for the mans arrest, she agreed to
return this morning. She kept her
word and was on hand this morning
to press the charge, but City Mar
shall Walters had not been able to
find the fellow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
MANY AT FUNERAL
OF DR.. BLACKWELL

Funeral services for DR.. Lewis S.
Blackwell took place from his late res
idenee, 21S High street, at 2 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Rev. s. T. Jack
son, Of Arlington, formerly of this city,
assisted by Rev. DR.. George G. Wilding,
of Simpson NJ. E. church, Rev. William
H. Bawden, of the First Baptist, Rev.
James II. Northrup, of the First Pres
byterian and Rev. E. C. Hancock, of
this city, offieiated The house was
we'll filed The choir of Simpson NJ. E.
church sang How from foundation, ;"
and "Rock of Ages. There were
flowers from friends and the Woman S
Christian Temperance Union. Inter
ment took place in Overlook cemetery,
Bridgeton, Cumberland county, at II
o clock this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
HEBREW LOAN
ASSN ELECTS
The Directors Who Were
Named Will Elect Their
Officers Tonight.
H. ELLIS NOW PRESIDENT

A meeting OF the Hebrew Free
Loan Association was held yesterday
in the Temple Shaarey Tfiloh, in
Madison avenue, at which a commit
tee reported that 1855 had been col
lected for the organization. On this
committee was Herman Ellis, Ma
than jacobson, Samuel Wagner and
Meyer Karkus.
Herman Ellis presided at the ses-
sion and the following directors
were elected: Herman Ellis, Nathan
jacobson, Albert Leon, Herman
Roessler, Samuel Brody, Hyman
Rippen, Philip Joselson, Philip Paw
lovsky, Philip Siskind. Barnett Gold
man, Max Braverman, Meyer Kar-
kus, Samuel Wagner, Joseph Slobo-
dien, Hyman Wedeen, Kassel Finkel-
stein, Hyman Richman and Nathan
Wilentz
There will be a meeting of the
directors in the temple tonight at
which officers will be elected.
The object is to loan amounts
varying from $40 to $50 to Jews to
be paid back In small weekly
amounts without interest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
NEW OFFICERS NAMED
FOR RADlcALLIBRARY

The election of new officers of the
Radical Library Society took place at
meeting held in the library rooms in
the Cohen building in State street yes
terday afternoon. 1t was decided to
have the formal opening of the library
Sunday, December 20. There will be a
concert and literary evening. Several
speakers will be engaged. A committee
composed Of A. Abrams, A. Snitkoff, j.
Schwartz, s. Golub, s. Carp, A. Jazer,
8. Altshuler and DR.. Kopelowitz were
named to make arrangements for the
affair.
The following were the new Officers
named: ]. H. Jazer, financial secretary;
N. Snitkoff, recording secretary; 8.
Carp, treasurer; A. Guttman, ].
Schwartz, s. Wightman, s. Golub, j.
Goldenberg and A. Benenson, executive
board and Edward Altman, 8. Kaufman
and A. Benenson, control committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
MECHANICS
AT CHURCH
Rev. W. H. BaWden Address
ed Council and Daughters
of America Last Night.
BAPTIST CHURCH FILLED

Rev. William H. Bawden, pastor of
the First Baptist church, preached a
special sermon TO the Junior Order
American Mechanics last night Rev
Mr.. Bawden, who is a member of the
order, preached on "Moral Growth of
National Character.
He spoke particularly on the five
things which chiefly make up national
character, independence, unity, individ-
uality, equality and humanity.
Members of Middlesex Council of
this city and a delegation from Anchor
Council, of Woodbridge, numbering
about fifty, and number of members
of Loyal Council, Daughters of America
occupied front seats in the church. Past
Councillor William G. Gray acted as
marshal.
The church was well filed and the
service was an impressive one. Special
music was rendered by the choir.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
NOMINATIONS MADE BY
UNITED HEBREW ASSN

The first nomination of officers of
the United Hebrew Association took
place at meeting held in Dana hall
last night. There will be two more
meetings for nominations. after
which the election of officers will
take place. The following were
nominated: Samuel Wagner, Samuel
Lowenkopt, and J. L. Klein, for
president; Samuel Lowenkopt, Jo-
seph Unger and M. Rabinowits for
vice president; S. Wagner, ]. Unger
and ]. l.. Klein, for treasurer; ].
Keisler, S. Mandel and Samuel Klein
for secretary; and s. Wagner and
Charles Polensky for trustee.
The next meeting will be Decem-
ber IS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
Several Soldiers in Town.

AS a number of enlisted soldiers
wearing uniform were seen in this
city yesterday, a report spread that
they were here looking for desert
er. No such report could be con-
firmed at police headquarters and
the corporal in charge of the local
U. S. A. recruiting station said this
morning that he knew nothing about
the matter. He believed the report
untrue, stating that the men seen
were probably visiting friends or
relatives here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
New JERSEY Pilots Guided 1863
Vessels In. l,l42 Out Last Year
Two Groundngs and Four Collisions Were Reported and
Investigated But Pilots Not at Fault

prentices have been examined and
qualified to become pilots, one ap-
prentice has been licensed as a dep
uty pilot, one deputy pilot has been
licensed to twenty-four-foot draft
and two deputy pilots TO unlimited
draft. Two groundings and four
collisions have been reported and in
veetigated, but In no case has the
pilot been censured for neglect OF
duty. On complaint of Captain R.
G. War;, of the Cunard Liner Lu-
cania, one pilot was suspended for
six months for intoxication while on
duty. In the meantime he met with
an accident and died.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
SETTLEMENT REACHED
IN SUIT OVER CHILD

The action in ehaneery of Mrs. Ber-
tha NJ. Speak against her husband,
George c. Speak, for the possession Of
their three year-old son, John n. Speak,
has been settled and no further action
will be taken in the courts, so long as
the parties concerned hold to their
agreement.
Mr.. Speak, who had taken the child
from the home of its grandmother. has
voluntarily given it up and the boy is
now with its mother and grandmother.
Habeas corpus proceedings had been
started by Lawyer Stricker and the
case was set for a hearing before the
vice chancellor today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

trenton, Nov 23:-The annual
report of the New Jersey Board of
Commissioners of Pilotage shows
that during the year ending October
81, New Jersey pilots guided 1,1e3
vessels into port and 1,142 outward
bound vessels. The former consist
ed of 1,102 steamers, II ships, 10
barks, 3 brigs and 2s schooners
The outgoing vessels consisted of
1,087 steamers, ships, II barks, 4
brigs and % scnooners. The re-
ceipts for the year aggregated $780,
371.
The report shows that four ap-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-11-23
CARRY STANDARD OIL
FINE CASE UP HIGHER
Ipeoial bv United Press wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, Nov. 23:-Attorney
General Bonaparte today filed in the
United States supreme court a peti-
tion for writ of certiorari to review
the Judgment of the circuit court ap-
peals which reversed Judge Lands
in the famous $29,000,000 Standard
Oil case.