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The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
FIRE PANIC At THE OLYMPIA
Occupants of Apartments Rush
Wildly Into Street.
Firemen Prevent Spread of Flames
and Only Seven Hundred Dol
lars Damage Is Done.

Startled 10y shrill cries OF FIRE, a dozen
or more occupants OF the Olympia apart
ment house, Fourteenth and Euclid
streets northwest. were thrown into a
panic shortly before 10 o'clock last night,
and rushed down the steps and into the
street.
Other persons living in the house
gathered in the Railways or made efforts
TO get theiE, valuabIes together for safe
transportation.
The fire was confined TO the apartment
of Homer Selman. which was damaged
about s70o No one was injured. The fire
was started by defective wiring.
Mrs. Selman smelled smoke shortly after
o'clock. She could not locate the place
it entered her apartment and believing
it was caused by a defective furnace,
opened the windows. The draught from
the opened windows made the smoke
come in denser clouds
Nrs. selman telephoned down stairs to
see If there was not something wrong on
the floor beneath her.
Shortly before 10 o'clock Mrs. SeIman
went into her kitchen and found 1t a
mass Of flames. She then ran to the win
dow and called fire"
The cry was repeated by persons in the
street, and, communicated to persons IN
the apartments. was taken up and echoed
through the building.
At the first cry many women screamed
and tumbled excitedly down the steps
They were followed by men who gath
cred In little groups In front Of the house.
watching the smoke pouring from the
windows Of the Selman apartment IN
dense clouds.
The fire department was notified No
II engine company and Truck B respond
ed. The f1Temen made short work Of the
blaze, conf1ning 1t TO the one apartment
The loss was principally to the contents
OF the fat
Reserves from the Tenth precinct were
called out Under the direction OF Lieut.
Slattery, they turned their attention 10
auieting the fears Of the many women
occupants Of the building One woman
became hysterical. but was quieted by
neighbors and members Of her family
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
SHIPS CREW IN PERIL.
waves Lash Stranded Vessel on
sandy Hook

Sandy Hook, \. J.. May 2-Afore than
fifty men are In grave peril Of their
lives tonight Hidden behind battened-
down matches and forecastle doorways,
they await daylight. while The big ship.
whose crew they are, strains and groans
as she sinks deeper and deeper into the
sand from which she IS unlikely ever TO
get off, the while a raging southeaster
smashes mountainous waves across. her.
When the four-master Peter Rickmers.
of Bremen, was driven ashore in Thurs
days gale it was believed she was rest
ing easily and would be saved. Last
night the tugs Rescue and Chapman got
alongside and stretched their lines. But
with all Of the strength OF their powerful
engines they could not move the German
fTeighter. So to-day they tried lightering
her cargo Of case oil.
There is grave anxiety here as TO the
outcome. The weather is growing worse
hourly. The stranded ship lies in bad
position. Life-sayeTs here are standing
by, ready, If the worst comes. to try 10
get the crew off with the big power life
boat, although it will be necessary to
take volunteers aboard 10 make up
crew
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
SUNSHINE A JOY IN LONDON
Fair Weather Makes Glad the
Hearts of Millions,
Bright skies and Warmth Take
Place OF Unprecedented Cold
and Gloom of Last Week.

London. May 2-Curses on the weather
/ expressed the uppermost emotion OF the
inhabitants Of this island a week ago.
EulOgy on the same subject is the note
Of the hour to-day. Phenomenal bril-
lance and heat have followed phenome-
nal gloom and cold. Forty degrees is the
average difference in the temperature Of
the past two days. as compared with the
I corresponding DAYS last week. The hot
test weather in all meteorological records
for early May is contrasted with un-
precedented cold for the last OF April.
English folk. on the whole, seem TO be
rather proud OF these vagaries OF their
eccentric climate They are quite sure
even America could not beat their bliz-
zard of a week ago or excel the torrid
brilIlsnce OF their May day.
The most extraordinary thing OF all
however. was yesterdays Transformation.
London's dark, half-deserted streets SUD
denly gave place to a dense throng Of
summer-costumed women. The whole
metropolis hibernated throughout arctic
April The streets were almost as I'M
passable as on a midsummer May day
II is easy 10 believe to-day that there
are six million people in town A week
ago one could go from end TO end Of
Greater London without seeing six thou
sand people The spirits Of the populace
have risen in the same proportion as the
thermometer or a week ago. II would be
better to be dead in New York than alive
in London-well, the comparison might be
variously interpreted, but nobody wants
to be dead IN London Lightheartedness,
straw hats, cool drinks, and fans are the
order Of the day, and even politics IS
less contentious subject than It was few
days ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
DISTRICT DELEGATES GOING
Will Attend Convention Of st. Vim.
cent de Paul Society.
Mrs. Carter to Take Prominent Part
In Woman's Brdnch of Work.
Speakers and Representatives.

That Washington will be well repre-
OF St. Vincent de Paul. which couvenes
at Richmond to-day was the statement Of
Judge William II. De Lacy, president OF
the local council. last night.
Besides sending a large delegation Of
men and women. papers viii be read by
Very Rev. A. P. Doyle. Dr. William J.
Kerby, and F. J. CTummey, all Of this
city Mrs Thomas H Carter. wife OF
Senator Carter. will take a prominent
part in the wcmans branch of the con-
vention
Those who viii represent Washington
are Judge De Lacy, Thomas X. Gallagher,
James d. Mankin. p J. Brennan, ". ].
Downey John J. Fuller. George F. Har-
bin, Joseph D. Sullivan, John Hadley
Doyle. George J. May, John I. Jackson,
Andrew Oehman. George 7. Hughes. John
p. Simonton, 7. J. Moore. J. c. Moore, J.
c. NOyes. James McGrew. N A Grif-
fin B. Jeffs, w. P. Normoyle, and others
The Society OF St. Vincent de Paul was
organized 100 years ago in Paris by Fred
eric Ozanam as an institution FOR the
spiritual and material relief OF the poor
To-day it numbers its membership
throughout the world at 10000 and is a
permanent and progressive institution in
many States OF the Union.
At the convention which opens to-day
delegates will be present from the North
ern. Middle West. Western. and Southern
States as far as Louisiana
Thomas NJ. BIulry, president. is a prom
inent charity worker Of New York, and is
connected with the charities and correc-
ton commission Of that city
The convention closes Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
PLEASE THE Big FOLK
Children Perform on Stage
Of BelascO Theater.
PLAY TO SWELL Y.M.G.A. FUND
Boys Benefit Given Under Auspices
OF Association for Purpose Of Rais-
Ing Money 80 Install Gymnasium
and Baths in Abandoned Chure5
az Fifth and A Streets Southeast.

Little tots delighted proud mothers and
Gathers and sisters and many others at
the Belasco Theater yesterday afternoon
with their songs and dances. The oc-
casion was the boys benefit given under
the auspices of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. for the purpose of rails
ing funds 10 install a gymnasium and
baths in an abandoned church at Fifth
and A streets southeast, for use by boys
and girls.
The method and care with which the
little folk were taught was illustrated
by the manner in which they performed
Giihcult numbers, and the audience gave
generous applause.
Hit Of the Performance.
One OF the hits OF the afternoon was the
singing OF Baby" Smith. This little
man, not more than three years old. sang
Il Was Afraid TO Come Home After
Dark, and raised a storm Of applause.
He was dressed in a white suit Of knick-
erbockers and high hat and carried a
cane. At the conclusion OF his song he
was presented with a large bouquet, and
the little fellow. with true grace. ac-
knowledged the token OF approval Of his
work.
Miss Adrlenne shreeve, a diminutive
woman Of six years. gave an eccentric toe
dance, Her work was of high standard
and she was rewarded with much ap-
plause
School Days. sung by Miss Margaret
Poole and chorus of tots. ranging from
two 70 I'VE years, kept the house in an
uproar When the chorus Of this song
was sung, the little ones, dressed in blue
rJeans and gingham frocks. made goo-goo
eyes at one another.
Give the Pony Ballet.
The pony ballet. consisting of Miss
Shreve.s pupils. was a pleasing feature.
Robert Downing, former actor, gave two
dramatic readings from Shakespeare. Mr.
Downing showed by the manner in which
he handled the lines ,of "Othello" before
the senate and the Seven Ages" that he
had not forgotten his art
Ralph Bruyn AngeH boy pianist. re-
ceived an ovation at the close Of his re-
gital.
TumbIing and aorobaucs by the boys Of
the Y n c. A, led by Prof. Chase Tay-
Tor, afforded the young American youths
IN the audience plenty Of excitement.
The boys tumhled around and over the
bars In an agile manner.
Others participating In a commendabIe
manner were the team OF Jumping
Jacks composed OF three sailors. who
danced the 'hornpipe:" George Washing
ton students in a Police Court farce.
Prof Hollis banjo playing. and the rope
skipping by Miss E. Wilcox and Harry
Smith
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
WOMEN WORKERS TO ADJOURN
Visits to Arlington and Art Gallery
To-day End Sessions.
Principles of Organization Are
ERUnciated by President-GIrIs
ChHpeFOned Everywhere,

Tired but undWnted after a day spent
in sightseeing about Mount Vernon. the
delegates of the National League Of
Women Workers assembled last night
in the ballroom Of the New Willard for
the hnal session of their convention.
Besides encouraging the girls 10 keep
up the enthusiasm now prevalent in the
ranks Of the body. the speakers outlined
the policies OF the league, and Tehearsed
the principles upon which the movement
was founded
Mrs. Henry Ollesheimer. president Of
the league in a brief speech opening
the meeting, said:
The league was organized ten years
ago. and stands as a central bureau Of
Information for club work. Offering coun-
sci and help when sought, but not plsc-
ing restrictions upon any member or
association. It spreads the knowledge of
club life and ideals in sections where
this is needed and little known, and
gladly offers its assistance in orgsniz-
ing new clubs.
Finally, it is desirous Of furthering the
social, educational, and industrial inter
ests Of all working women by any means
in its power"
Addresses were also made by the pres
idents Of the five State branches.
The purpose of the executive committee
10 extend the work of the league TO care
for the immigration class was announced
TO the delegates, and was heartily ap-
proved
The programme announced for to-day is
a trip 10 Arlington IN the morning and
visit to the COrcOran Art Gallery this
afternoon.
After a brief session Of the executive
committee in the afternoon the conven-
tion Will be formally adjourned. This does
not mean that all delegates will depart
Immediately. Many will remain to take
I'm the sights of Washington. Others
Will leave for Baltimore Monday.
Although the girls denied it was neces-
sary, they were chaperoned on all their
trips while in this city. Most OF them
were well able, apparently, to take care
OF themselves They were independent
and showed it.
Some even were suffragettes though the
officers we're horrified when the idea was
suggested that women's rights in any way
figured in the organization.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
U, $ Dept Of Asrieulturs. Weather sureau

Washington, Saturday Nav 2. 1865 D m
The storm which developed Friday night in the
lake region has advanced 70 the middle St Law
renee Valley. In its eastward movement It has
been attended by rain throughout the Midds At
lantic States the Lower Lake region. and the Upper
Ohio Valley. In all other portions Of the country
the weather has been fair.
The temperature has risen IN the South: else
whore east Of the Mississippi and in the Missouri
Valley It Is yet much below the seasonal average.
The indications for Sunday point 70 fair weather
east Of the Rocky Mountains and in the Southwest
Local Fain S probable in the Rocky Mountain re-
gi0u, with lower temperatures The rain area viii
probably advance by Monday into the Plains States
and possibly tbs Upper Mississippi Valley
Important temperature changes are not snieipsted
except that much lower temperatures are indicated
for ROChy Mountain districts
The winds along the New England coast viii be
brisk northwesteTly diminishing: on the Middle At
lsntic coast fresh TO brisk noTthwesterly; on the
South Atlantic coast fresh westerly; on the Culf
coast fresh southeasterly on the Lower Lakes brisk
westerly. and on the Upper Lakes light TO fresh
northWesteTiy.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

up elsewhere or down. as the case may
be. Il is a simple matter. and the remedy
is fine. although I fear that many will
despise IL. Abstain from eating flesh and
fish and lead simple life.
Is Fond of Champagne.
7 am speaking from my own expert
enee, having adopted this method in the
past two years. was fond OF drink. es-
pecially champagne. So I was subject to
ali sorts OF Ills"
Minister Wa said ne suffered from
many Ills. but sciatca WAS the worst he
said he cured himself when a woman ad-
vised him TO lead the simple life, give up
ali drinks, and abstain from meat and
fish.
Il have done all this" he continued,
'and am free from ills. Ladies and gen
tlemen, If you wish TO live without sick
ness. follow my advice Comrades of
! Burnside Post you are getting along in
years. but don't be discouraged: don t
say you are going 10 heaven now.
II intend TO live uatil l am 20 years
young. ! would pot depart this life a
day less. You are young, If you wish 20
be. ! want you 10 live long, not only for
your sake, but for mine-to keep me
company.
Wants His old Friends to Live.
Il want old friends-old in years and
experience, but young in spirit I feel
as if I was fifteen years old.
Have your wives lead the simple life.
If your wives so up elsewhere, marry
again, and get younger ones. But ladies,
take my advice, and lead the simple
life
Since 1 have preached the nonfiesh
doctrine, I have gained many converts
among the women to my mode of living
I hope others will try this way of living,
and their health win be improved"
Minister Wu. on leaving the dining pa
villon, was the target OF number Of
camera holders.
Aha" said the Minister, when one
camera was pointed al him, another
camera fiend.
One young miss tried to have Minister
WI pose for her. He replied to her ap-
peal with his usual "Why?' and marched
off with his escort.
Among the visitors was Thomas Scar
lett. past post commander of Gen. E. Y.
Sumner Post Department of New Jersey.
Mr. Scarlet comes from his home In New
Jersey every year to attend the bake lie
was member of MeagheT'g s Irish Brigade
in the civil war.
on the way from Marshall Hall the
party gathered in the cabin of the boat
and sang the war songs that many of the
veterans sang IN their younger days,
while lying near the outposts of ths
enemy.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
CAPT. J. W. SMITH DEAD.
Member of Fire Department Passes
Away at Providence HOEDffHI

Capt ]. W Smith, of Engine Company
No. "a. died at Providence Hospital this
morning at o'clock. He was taken sud
denly sick a week ago. the exact nature
OF his Illness not being announced.
Capt Smith was about fifty years old
and lived at "a S street northwest. He is
survived by a widow and four children,
one daughter and three boys. two OF the
latter being members Of the fire depart
ment.
The funeral arrangements have not been
announced.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
KAISER'S NEW MUSTACHE.
Tilted Fashion Abandoned After
End Is Burned On.

Corfu. May 2-The Kaiser has abandon
ed the tip-tilted fashion of mustaehe. He
had to. A piece Of his old one burned off
So he had to make a temporary change.
The Kaiserin liked the new style better
than the old The Kaiser is sticking 70
the new one to please her
Wilhelm started the cOnnagration on his
upper lip while lighting a cigarette A
dozen devoted attendants rushed to his
aid. but the damage was done. One end
Of the mustache was about half an inch
longer than the other. Court Barbar Haby
had to chop the long end down to match
the short one When both ends grew out
long again they did not stick up the way
they used to.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Women Druggists Mt White House

The twenty-eight members Of the Phil
adelphia Chapter of the woman's organ
ization OF the National Association of Re
tail Druggists. who were the guests of
the local chapter, were received by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, yesterday afternoon. Yes
terday morning the visitors journeyed TO
Mount Vernon. At noon the visitors were
entertained at luncheon by Mrs. c. L.
Henry, at her home 70 Q street northwest.
The visitors left last night for their
homes.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
speaks to Brran CIub.
The Washington Herald.

Speclal % The washington Herald.
Lexington, Va, May 2.-The Bryan
Club Of Washington and Lee University
was addressed. this afternoon by ex.
Gov. ]. Hoge Tyler, of Radford, Va
The meeting was held in the court.
house A rising vote OF thanks wa:
rendered the distinguished speaker by
the club. c, I. Carey, president Of tbs
club. .pTeside&
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Zembower-KeiIey.

Special to The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Md. May 2-Chsrles Zem-
bower and Miss Katherine Kelley we're
married yesterday at St Patrick's
Church, Cumberland, by Rev Father
Sullivan The attendants were Earl
Long, of Cumberland. and Mss Mary
Malloney. Of Wheeling, w. Va
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
ADvERTIsEs CARD GAME.
Minister breaches Against Euchre
CIub-Attendance Is Fine.

NIiddletown, \. Y. May 2.-Desplte the
fact that Rev Or. r. w. Mccullough,
pastor Of the First Baptist Church, pub
licly condemned progressive euchre play
ing for prizes as gambling, and called
upon the police TO arrest them If they
persisted in carrying out their plans, the
Lenten Sewing Club, composed of the
most prominent young society women
of the city held their euchre party this
afternoon.
There were nearly 900 ladies present,
and that the affair was such a great
success. is believed TO be largely due TO
the advertising Pastor Mccullough gave IL
Dr. Mccullough has resigned his pas
toTate here, and will become pastor OF
a Scranton church.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
BOY SHOT IN THE BACK.
Bristol (va) Youth KiIIed-sIayer Is
Captured.
special to The Washington Herald


Bristol. Va. May "A special from
Lebanon. Va. says Charles Adams,
eighteen years old. and well-known
young man of this county. was shot twice
in the back without warning by Robert
Mutter, twenty years old, to-day
The cause OF the shooting is not known.
Both young men are prominent Adams
will die. Mutter is in custody
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
WIND SAVES THE FRUIT.
Cold Weather Prevails in Hills West
Of Cumberland.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland. Md, May 2.-The ther--
mometer registered near the freezing
point in the mountains Immediately west
Of here yesterday morning. but on ac-
count of the wind, it IS not thought that
the fruit and vegetation are injured. At
some points in valleys which the wind
did not reach, the frost is said 10 have
done damage.
Three inches Of snow was reported at
Terra Alta yesterday morning It re-
mained on the ground all day.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Local Temperature.

Midnight. IS; a. m. 45: ( a N. 5;sa m. a;
a. m. 81: 10 a m. 60: Il noon, 6: p m. 81;
p. m, Sc D. m, g.. p. m, s.; l0 D. m 81
Maximum, e; minimum. a.
Relative humidityS a m, g.; o. m S.
n. s. Rainfall IS p. NJ 70 D. M. .N. hours
o. yrshiue, 81 per cent 0f possible sunshine 81
Temperature same date last year-3laximun. 60:
minimum l5.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Enrnremcnt Ia Annonnced.

Cumberland, Md. May Limitations
have been issued for the marriage Of Mr.,
George J. Yeutzy, son Of Mr.. Jonas
Youtzy, Of Sunnyside, Garrett County.
and Miss Maude {. Sanders. daughter Of
Mr.. John II. Sanders, Of near Gortner.
Garrett County. The wedding occurs at
the home of the brides parents On May IS.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
CENTENARIAN IS DEAD.
James Kisner, Oldest Garrett Coun-
" Man, Passes Away

Cumberland, Md, May flames Kls-
is dead, aged 100 years. He died at the
home Of Samuel Williams, near Deer
Park. Death was due to senile decay.
Mr. Kisner was born in Maryland ana
resided in the State all his life.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Occau SfeamEhfna

New York. May ARRIVED America from Ham
burg April q.
Arrived out: Helich. at Bremen: 81, Louis At
Plymouth.
Sailed from foreign ports: Csronia, frOm LAyer-
POOL New York. from Southampton.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
WU PLANS LONG LIFE
Promises Veterans to Be-
come 250 Years Young.
DOESN'T ENJOY PLANKED SHAD

Guest of banquet of burnside Post,
G. A. r., at Marshall Hali-ChapIain
COuden, Gen. Black, and DR.. Hun
tOOn Among the Speakers-Vet-
Grams sing Old War Songs.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Temperatures in Other Cite.

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended at
s ?. n. yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Condition of The Water

Special to The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. W. Va. Nay 2-Botb rivers clsai
this evening.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

and after his body was laid out and pre-
pared for burial Isaac. the negro porter
was sent to watch with IL until morning.
The Old darky went reluctantly to his
post, and mistaking the room stationed
himself in the chamber of Mr.. x who
was peacefully dreaming. instead Of that
OF the corpse, with what result has al
ready been told
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Simple Life His Panacea.

After asking why the post was called
Burnside, and asking II it was because
some one had had his side burned, Minis
ter WI continued:
Chaplain Couden told YOU the veterans
are nearing the border line. But there is
one way Of staying here. and rot going
Gunnison news-champion., 1908-09-04
Pesch Oatter Puadino.

FIJI . pudding dish with peeled and
halved peaches. Pour over them one
pint OF water; cover closely and bake
until the peaches are tender. then
drain on the juice and let IL cool. Add
to the juice one pint Of milk. four
well-beaten eggs, one cupful Of sugar
one tablespoonful Of melted butter. one
saltspoonful OF salt and one cupful OF
fiour mixed and sifted with one tea
spoonful Of baking powder. Beat well;
pour the butter over the peaches and
bake until a rich brown. Serve with
s sveetened cream.