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The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
NEWS CUT SHORT.

Mrs. Helen \. De Russy. widow of
Cen T. de Russy, died Friday az the lome Of her
son-in-iaw. Col. +. d. Hoyle. at Fort Ellcm. y Y.
Miss Nadine CrUmp will sing and de-
liver Irish monolosles at Carroll Institute Hall go
Tenth street northwest, Monday evening. al 3
O'Clock
An entertainment and dance will he
given by Potomac Council No. t53 Knights Of Co
lumbus, on February p, at their hall, eIs street
northwest.
The Commissioners yesterday con
frmed the tentative appointment NJ J. T. RsrdroA
skilled aborer IN the Office of the surerinfeodsnf
Of the water department.
In accordance with its recent c11s-
tom of caring for the unemployed Of the city tle
American salvation Army VIII give free breakfasts
20 the poor this uOFuing at Q O'Clock at the head
quarters Of the Association as Second street north
vest.
As a result of the Commissioners in
vation fer expressions the proposed bin 10 tax
cats letters containing lengthy dissertations relating
10 the good and bad qualities Of felines are food
ing the mails Of Commissioner MacfaFiand and
Health Officer Woodward.
The Juvenile Court" will be the
subject Of an address hy Judge " e. De Lacey be-
fore the Round Table Club in uie Y NJ a. 4
Building al 5 O'Clock this afternoon Al $50 the
mems club viii be addressed by Dr. Merrill T.
GATES on What carpenter said about work
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
FIRES House AFTER THEFT
Burglar Gets Away with Valuable
Diamond Ring,
Flames Started in Closet and S75
Damage Ensues-Thief Ran
sacked Every Room.

The operation Of a burglar was
brought to the notice of the police last
night, when MIS- Norman T. Engcl. the
wife of butcher at the Center Market
reported that diamond ring valued at
$500 had been stolen from her home at
80 Second street northeast by "a sneak
thief, Who then started q IRE in a closet
to distract attention while he escaped.
About 80 o'clock last night Mrs.
Engel detected the odor Of smoke
while at work in the basement Of the
house, and Immediately investigated.
When she reached the second floor she
found bureau drawers and closets in her
bedroom ransacked, and fire burning
fiercely I'm an adjoining room
Mrs. Enge Immediately called TO a pc
destrian. who hurried TO the nearest fire
alarm box and sent in an alarm. Engines
arrived within short time, and with lit
tie difficulty extinguished the flames
The contents Of the closet were con-
sumed, however, resulting in loss of
about S75
Examination Of rooms on the second
floor Immediately after the fire developed
that every bureau and closet had been
ransaCked. The diamond ring had been
taken from a small jewel tray on a bu-
reau I'm Mrs. EngeIs bedroom
The theft was Immediately reported 20
the police Central office detectives Wee
don ard Burling8me were set 60 work
on the case.
Mrs Eugcl told the detectives the thief
must have entered the house bv an upper
doorway while she and the house girl
were I'm the basement After searching
her bedroom he probably directed his
quest TO the adjoining room. Thinking
he had secured everything Of value the
thief is supposed TO have set fire To the
contents of the closet
Detectives who were at work on the case.
however, say the fire might have acci-
dentally been started by the thief while
ransacking the closet
Mrs. Engel told the detectives child s
coat, recently cleaned with benzine, had
been left in the closet
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
BANKER GOES TO JAIL.
staGIand Pulls Revolver When Depos-
itor Asks for Money.

San Francisco, Feb. 15-Presldent R. z.
Ragland, Of the defunct Citizens State
Bank. was sentenced to-day to nine
months IN jail for pulling pistol on a
depositor who clamored for his money
before the bank failed.
J. Ponansky, the complaining witness.
is a contracting painter. and had 81 200
on deposit in the Citizens State Bank.
He had made several demands on Rag
land for the money, and had been put
off on each occasion, but finally, an ap-
pointment was made by the banker. when
the cash was TO be produced Instead
of paying the money, Ragland drew a
revolver an ddrove Ponansky from the
place.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
NOT A CLEW TO THUG
Continued from Page One.

He was advised that the decisions Of the
Comptroller of the Treasury would not
allow of this procedure,
II seems that an appeal to Congress Is
the only course open To the District au-
thOrities for preventing the continuation
Of hold-up crimes
IT Congress responds faVoFably, the eX-
animation of applicants for the police
force can be expedited. so that the addi-
tional patTomen would be available for
service at a comparatively early date.
A full detail of the condition ana posi-
ton of every man on the police fierce was
given to Mr.. Macfariand by Maj. Syi-
vester yesterday afternoon. The police
chief said there was no way to assign
any more policemen for patrol duty on
the streets
Baltimore Contradicfs Sylvester.
Mai Sylvester is said 10 have made
statement yesterday TO the effect that
Washington is not the only city inflicted
WITH Pocketbook snatching. He said that
reports from Baltimore show the presence
there OF pickpockets and of vitriol throw
ers.
Baltimore police authorities however.
deny that either class of criminals are at
work there The story concerning acid
throwing, they say. is old, and that re-
Gently there have been no OutTagcs of
that nature
Although pocketbook snatching has oc-
CURED from time 10 time. Baltimore de-
nies that there is "a greater frequency of
such cases.
Maj. Sylvester said last night that any
statements which he had made concern
ing the presence of pocketbook snatchers
in Baltimore was the result of his OBJ
servation of the daily police bulletins OF
the police department of that city.
These are forwarded to the police OF
Washington. In return, the bulletin print
ed by the local authorities is sent TO Bal
timore in order that the two departments
may cooperate in their work.
Mai. Sylvester said last night that on
several occasions he has seen lOokouts in
the Baltimore bulletin for the pocketbook
snatChers at work there.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
BooI.s stoIen from Lnm,cr.

Charged with breaking into the home
Of John Basket, a lawyer, living at 1851
Holmead place northwest. and stealing
books valued at about 5000, two negroes,
William Henson. of 1915 Green court
northwest, and Emory Wright. OF 122C
Blagdens alley, were arrested yesterday
morning. They are alleged 10 have
robbed the residence on Friday. when
they came to the place TO deliver load
of coal. The books were recovered at q
second hand store on Seventh street
where they had been sold by negroes an
swering the description of the men under
arrest
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
DRUCE WITNESS INSANE.

New York Feb. 15.-Robert Caldwell.
wanted in England c. charge of per-
jury In connection with the famous
Druee, Duke Of Portland, case, was to-
day committed 20 the Manhattan Insane
Asylum by Justice Lester V. Clark.
Drs Campbell and Mcsley. of this city.
examined Caldwell last Thursday and de-
ciared him insane. His heart is also said
to be weak, and he is in no condition to
make the trip to Europe, 10 answer
charges against him.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
CHURCH FOUNDER DIES.
Rev. Dr. DsshieH, Member Of Loyal
Legion, PHsses away.

Lakewood y. J.. Feb. l5.-The Rev. Dr.
Alfred H. Dashiell, founder Of the First
Presbyterian Church or this place, but
who since his retirement in ISIS. had
been president Of the synodich committee
Of the Presbyterian Church. and in charge
Of all the mission parishes in New York
died to-day at his home on Madison
avenue.
Dr. DashialTs death followed closely
that Of bis wife who died "a month ago.
and was due 70 a general breakdown on
account of his advanced age, eighty-four
years.
He was member Of the Loyal Legion
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
WILL REMEMBER MAINE.
spanish War Veterans to COmmemo-
rate Disaster To-dny.

Memorial services 60 commemorate the
tenth anniversary of the destruction OF
the Maine will be held al O'Clock this
afternoon in Grand Army Hall by five
camps Of the United Spanish War Vet
Grams. number Of army and navy Off
GERS will make addresses. among them
Admiral Sigsbee
The Grand Army Of the Republic and
auxiliaries, the Confederate Veterans As
sociaion and auxiliarles. the Regular
Army and Navy Union. the Barry. Por-
ter, and Roosevelt garrisons OF the Army
and Navy onion. the Mary A. Babcock
and Edith X. Roosevelt auxiliaries, the
Lineal Society, United Spanish War Vet
Grams, and number OF other organiza-
ti0ns viii be guests
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womnn arestion in Armr.

London. Feb. 15.-The suffragettes have
decreed self-denial week. beginning to-
day, to raise funds for the campaign. The
woman question has broken out in one
place where it was least expected. The
government is officially utilizing the serv-
Ices Of woman recruiting sergeant for
the British army,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

Word has been received at the Navy
Department of the death OF William Fred
Converse Hassop. formerly an assistant
engineer in the navy. member of the
class Of 80 at the Naval Academy. lie
resigned In 1899. and was later appointed
a civilian inspector In mathematics al
the Naval Academy.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
DECORATE WRECK OF MAINE.
American Officer and Others Place FIag
at HnIf-mHSt on ship.

Havana. Feb l5.-Thc tenth anniversary
OF the sinking Of the baule snip Maine
was appropriately recognized here to-day.
The wreck in the hurbor was decorated
by various individuals and also by q num-
Der Of organizations
Early I'm the morning Maj II. }. Slocum.
cf the Second Cavalry. and a supervisor
OF the Rural Guard. went out in a launch
toward the wreck and placed an American
flag st half mast on the remains Of the
fighting top of the ship
Later "a Rural Guard lieutenant placed
"a wreath on the wreck in behalf Of the
guards. This was the only recognition by
the Cubans Of the anniversary.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. S. Dent q Agriculture. Weather BHTcsu
Washington SATURDAY Feb b. 1865 p n


SPECIAL RIVER BULLETIN
Preliminary advises issued oH WEDNESDAY. FehW-
ay l- stated lhat coming warm rains Uouii rCsult
lH zauuai thsa rlef he eastern l0fiiln u tie
country and csWe fiaois In Ihc smaller streams.
Two dar- later It became apparent that the rainfall
W1Hld he exceptionally hsav, and tie warning, vefe
repeated and extended t4 some of tie larger Hye1s.
including TIE UIpsr Ohi1- b. Saturday morning
The rivers Of the Atlantic otates and tff Ohio aBi
Sos irimtsre- Velf rising RAPIDLY. and --ufnl sam
iugs were Bijg'y Distributed. Stages as follows are
indicated
I'ittsrr-. g 90 % feet Hy Suadsr n0miuS fool
s.aEe bsing 40 = feet; Wheeling ". va. g. feet
Marietta Ohio. and PsrEsf=tr.s. ~. VA % fee
l Mouday morning aud urohgb'y s9msghst higher
Ister food stages being at IS feet. Cincinnati. IS
iest duTu- sunday food stage 60 feet Tih further
Use fer -eKsl DAYS, Mount; Carmel. Ill. wabash
RIVER. = feet food STAGE h-iug 90 l5 feet Flood
stage, win als1 be exceeded In TIE Lower Ohio.
Lower Tennessee. Wabash. Jane, virginia. Ped-a
0 feet a. Cherav. :. C.l. Goose. Alabama Black
Warrior. TomhiEcc. and TUpsr Potomac. and Up
le- ~usgusasuua rivers Al Harrisburg Pa. tie ice
moved 0ut quietly 40 3 - b. M. NatufdaF- IL Is also
moving qHietiy iU the n1rtheu and western
branches. with uo sorga- a. get reported and no
food stages u7obsho. except possible at WIkestaue
The southwestern storm bas continued northeast
ward % the Lover 81 LsHTence kslie. with great
i7 increased iHensity. the hiromfter tonight az
Qaebac reading q So inches Considerable snow fen
u the TuVer Lszs and Western Lower Lake region.
aud heavy rains elsewhere east of The Mississippi
River In tie West the weather was generally fair.
except that there we're light local SHOWS IT. the
Northwest ard rains IN the North facifc States
High teuueTatUes prevail IN the Atlantic states.
iut 3. s muci cooler iu The Tower Lake region the
Ohio VALLEY and the South. Ia the Upper Lake
region and the West temperature changes we're uB-
important
TIE winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts svili be high Uest o. northwest on
tie south Atlantic coast brisk 70 high northwest
crlv: on the East Guif coast light 20 fresh north
west t0 north: on the West Gulf cosst light and
variable and on Lake Michigan fresh n0IthUesteTb
becoming variable
SPECIAL FORECAST
storm warnings are DISPLAYED the Atlantic
coast from Hatterss to EastpoEt, and on the North
Pacific coast
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Mrs. GEbh Goes Homc-

Mrs. Frank A. Gibb. prominent
horsewoman Of the Warrenton Hunt
Club. who was brought 90 this city
on January II. suffering from a wound
accidentally inflicted by a revolver.
was removed 10 her home near Calver-
ton. Va. in a much improved condi-
ton yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
DEAD OF THE MAINE
HONORED BY UNION


PLAYED by the band and sung by the as
sembage standing Rev. Father Eugene
Harmon delivered the invocation, and the
members Of the Womans Relief Corps re-
peated the pledge OF allegiance to the
flag. Gen. Burt then made an intfoduc-
tory address, in which he explained tha'
this was the first memorial mass meeting
in commemOTation OF the destruction OF
the Maine held In Washington,
Under the edirection of Prof Julius
Hamper, the band played the Stars and
Stripes. after which Miss Mae Rogers
sang Her Lover That Sailed on the
Maine. Admiral Sigsbee was then in
trtoduced.
Medley of National Airs.
a medley Of national airs followed, and
then Gen. Burt announced that it was eS-
actly 9:45 o'clock. the probable minute
when the Maine was destroyed by the
sunken mine Cen. Burt requested every
one to rise. while the trumpeter sounded
Taps" Samuel Nowlan. trunpeter,
United tSates Marine Corps. mounted the
platform and stepped to the center His
playing of Taps was enthusiastically
applauded and drew a tribute of praise
from Gen Burt.
Miss Blanche Muir Dalglaish sang
Gray's Dream of Paradise, with organ
accompaniment. and Gen. Burt introduced
Miss Barton. who briefly. but eioquently.
told OF her visit TO the Maine on the aft
ernoon Of its destruction. and the Incl
dents that followed. Col. John McElroy
and Judge De Lacey followed with ad-
dresses. and the exercises closed with the
'StaFSpangled Banner
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Glad / am a Delta.
I'm glad ! am a Delta.
So glad my mama told me to
b. sure and ioin the Dtli8s.

AZ eNlt anu -flii tt btllHr-
This song, sung Justify by men with
strong lungs expressed thoroughly the
feeling that prevailed at the banquet of
'he eighteenth Southern conference Of The
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. held last
| night al the Arlington Hotel
Every enc present, from Champ Clark
/ down 10 the youngest student IN the ban
quet hail. seemed llad 20 be member Of
| the fraternity, and this spirit was vented
In songs dedicated 10 the "fra" and in
| speeches dealing with fraternities and
fraternity life.
burdens OF Politics.
Representative Champ Clark forgot for
a time the burdens of politics, and with
great feeling told Of the birthplace Of
the Delta Tau Delta Force of habit.
however, got the better OF him. and before
he sat down he made several saurlcaI
references TO Senator Hopkins and Repre-
sentative Mann, HIS felloW-diners. These
men replied with good-natured saliies.
Joseph Leicester Atkins. Theta Chapter
acted as postmaster. and discharged the
duties Of his position with great credit
Every time he introduced speaker be
! had piece Of hUm0r ready that caused
a laugh az the victims expense.
Capt James Brecl;inridge Curtis. a
prominent New York lawyer. president of
the fraternity, made "a semi-humOrOus
address, in which he gave the progress Of
the organization and told of what was
being accomplished
Judge George W Atkinson. Of the court
OF Claims. Carney NJ Iayne. and Repre-
sentative George O. Sturgis responded 10
the call Of the postmaster. after which
Senator Hopkins. Representative. Mann
Representative Anthony. and Represent
ativc Humphreys made short addresses.
Some Humor and Jokes.
Nearly all of the sfeeches were fun of
humor and jokes. and were punctuated
with appropriate soEgs. given by the en-
tire company. As each speaker took his
seat hc was greeted with Never heard
such "a speech I'm an my life. I never
heard such "a s7idaru speech" parody
on popular song OF few seasons ago.
Among those present were:
Senator s. J. Hopkins. Relresentatire. Dan r.
Anthony. Champ Cars James r. 5Isuu. George e
StuEiss Iudgs George W Atkinson. Jame, H.
Curtis. jose M selien Joseph Leicester Atsrus. 4.
B. Wells Thama, gRey. Churchill O. yhamHer-
I lsyre Hr-eisy Re Van Parks Carney w. Iayne.
Abnsr NeH William Heias fse E. Wamsr. Charles
I e.. James James J. Ri-sard Morgan Rmre q.
Bruce Atkinson. Charles r. Fuller Charlie, Isa-
kirs Henry T. Alden. RAY j. KuEmsu. Clair 81
fairlauk. Burton z. Green. George j. NHitf1fd.
H. h. Bum Is. n. Ramsey 4. N. Wnhsau T. D.
Holland. smith Crllom. " Mason Jones. q. len
dess p. = Hemmi-k. J. 81 Williamson. g. Louis
Allen Harold T.. NltleT. George H. Hsu Don S.
Ezt1huu. Ellison g.. Smith Fpd e. Weber 4
Calder Loren H. Can. ETol o. Homer. R11ar b
/ lusnBer. Hauy II. peaTce, T. Worth Ross. Frank
\. Smith. Theodore Block Hermann K Harisn.
e. s. Simfe5a y ". White T. A. Crafts. a. X
Craig Lyle Hubbard J. H. Clea7el. and Ralph "
Howell
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
Local Temperature.

Midnight q q. M, f3 a. m., So; a. M. So
s a. "a. 81: l8 a. m, g.; y noon, g. P. H.. s.
D. H.. 80; r. m.. as p. M a. 10 p. m. 90.
Maximum O. minimum, a.
Relative humidity-S a. m., 81 , r, m, A.; y,
m.. a. Rainfall ls p. m % p M. eos Hours
0f sunshine IL Per cent al possible sunshIHe,-I4.
Temperature same date last yesT-Maxmum, q
minimum a.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
FIREMAN BADLY HURT.
Bentley Was Thrown from Wagon
i'm Collision with Tree.

IN COLLISION with Tree.
Joseph Bentley, a fireman, living at
l35ii2 Georgia avenue southeast, injured
yesterday morning while responding TO an
alarm Of fire at the Bernard apartment.
Eleventh and East Capitol streets had
recovered sufficiently in the afternoon to
b. removed from the Casualty Hospital
TO his home
No. Is hose carriage. on which Bentley
Was riding, COllided with a tree near
Tenth street and South Carolina avenue
southeast. He was thrown and sustained
a fracture Of the cOllar-bOne and lacera-
tions and bruises about the head and
body
Capt McLane was also thrown from the
vehicle but managed TO escape injury.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
WOULD NEED PIED PIPER.
Denrth of Cats Might Cause Plague
Of Rats.

Fearing that rats viii overrun the city,
destroying property and spreading
disease, if the cats are forced out an
able defender has appeared for the
felines. That an Interior purpose ami
mates the defender matters not
Mrs. p NJ Rita Jackson. Of 123 Ninth
street northwest is the cats champion.
She believes that tax should be i'm
posed, but suggests that it be made only
81, instead Of $40 as suggested. The high
tax. she asserts. will cause most Of the
people 10 discard their pets. and when
all the cats are away, the mice will not
only play but create havoc.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
]. H. MITCHELL'S FUNERAL.
Services To-day at Douglas VI. Il.
Church

Funeral services for J. II. Mitchell. who
died Thursday after long Illness at his
home 635 Eighth street northeast. will
be held at Douglas Methodist Episcopal
Church. this afternoon. at O'Clock Rev.
G, c. Bacon viii ofFiciate.
Mr.. Mitchell was identified with Wash
ington business interests for more than
forty years, and was prominent in Ma
sonic CIRCLES
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
FRATS GIVE DINNER
Delta Tau Delta Event at the
Arlington.
SONGS WITH COLLEGE YELLS

From Champ Clark Down to the
Humbiest Student,a "a Genuine Glad
ness Prevailed Among Hosts and
Guests-Speeebes sparkIed with Wit
and Good Cheer Was Everywhere.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
rnmnnrntnres in Olher CItIes-

Temperatures in other cities. together With the
mount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended at 5
D. u. yesterday, are follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16
CHOIR MAY STRIKE
PrO-Cathedral Boy Singers
Plan Coup To-day.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE

Hev. DIR. NcIms Asserts IL viii he
All Right if They Take Their Pre-
posed Drastic ActiOn-One Of Them
Makes known the Programme Of
Operations and Bill of Complaint.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

H0LLE-0n February l5 l2os at 40 a. n.
MARY C. widow q Francis n Hole
Funeral from the residence Of her son. y NvrtIs
street northeast, on Monday, February L, at
D. m.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

BRIDGET-0n SATURDAY. February g. Iss. az a.
m ar bis residence. 223 q street northwest,
JANIS A., beloved son of james T. and
Matilda Bridget. aged 1hiEty-four scars.
Notice of funeral hereafter
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

COLLiNS-The death of Brother JERRY col
Ll$S. standard bearer II the Young Mems
Immediate Relief Association, is announced 10
the associsti0u
Funeral from Shiloh Baptist Church on SUNDAY.
February is. 1875 - I.a D. 10. Special meet
iEss q the association at Od2 Felloas' Han
today 40 II a. m
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

FoRREST-Fell asleep iH Jesus, on Friday. Feb
Dl7g t. las. az . 4. H. al lN. Third street
JAMES T. FORREST
Funeral on Nondsy February II. az p. m. from
Peoples Congregational Church NJ street be-
tween sXJL and SeFenth streets northwest.
portland. orCg.. and Buffalo. \. Y, papers
please C0U5l
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

BURGER-0n FRIDAY, February L. 1905. az g.5 3.
N HARRY BURGER, beloved son # slrs.
-AaTy DietZ-
Funt7l fTgn his late residence. l7ai Half street
southwest. an Monday. FehuaH ~. az D. IL.
iutsment. private. at Prospect Hill Cemetory
The Washington herald., 1908-02-16

storm warnings are DISPLAYED on the Atlantic
coast from Hatterss to Eastport, and on the North
pscifc coast
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-13

100, as against 2lo last week, 172 in the
like week of 1907 164 in 1896, 1SS in 1913 and
1877 in 1904. The total reported this week
is the smallest noted since last October.
Failures in canada for the week number
a, which compares with II last week AMI
p in this week 'ast year.
Wheat. Including flour, exports from the
United states and Canada for the week
ended September 10 aggregate 3,0l2,t 9S bu.,
rs against 5.396.O.6 last week and 5,2}1 ,SB6
TIL week last year. Fer the eleven weeks
ended September 10, this year, the exports
are 81, 7O6.sI5 bu., as against 34,50)9S2 in the
corresponding period last year.
Corn exports for the week are 1854 bu.,
as against iO,O5l last week and bT7,l31 in
1871. For the eleven weeks ended Septem-
Der 10 the corn exports are 5i2,o5i bu., as
against 13,1l,615 in the same period last
year.