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The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
Two SCHOOLS FIRE TRAPS
Mccormick and Potomac Buildings
Cannot Be Made Safe.
Chief Belt Reports Dangers in
Nineteen Structures to the
Commissioners.

Chief William T. Belt. Of the FIRE de-
partmenL called attention Of the Commits
sioners TO the dangerous condition OF the
Mccormick and the Potomac schools yes
s--5ev
These two school buildings were found
TO be badly equipped for IRE prevention
and are little less than FIRE TAPS.
I found that in these two buildings.
said the chief, there was little. if any
thing, that could be recommended by. me
10 make these buildings. from a FIRE
fighters point Of view, suitable for school
purposes"
Inspections were made CT nineteen pub
lie school buildings, TO see whether they
were well equipped TO resist IRE. Pre-
vious inspections have been made by
Chief Relt. and the.reports so far have
been favorable.
His latest report deals only with the
Tyler, Bradley, Ambush. Syphax. An
thOny. Bowen. Dent Lincoln. Cranch,
Cranch Annex. GreenIeaf, Payne. Lud-
low, Brent Hilton. Giddings. Lenox.
Buchanan, Mccormick, and Potomac
school buildings
In a number OF these schools. the fire
frances are so constructed. and the inside
doors so located. as 10 render It necessary
for the pupils 10 make a sharp turn in
marching out OF the building. and tend
Ing IN other ways 10 obstruct the exits
Recommendation were made that wood
en- stalrways be replaced with iron stair
ways. in the Hilton, Giddings. Ambush.
Potomac. and Mccormick schools.
All school buildings should be equipped
with fire eXtinguiShers. the report states.
and these eXungUiSherS should be placed
on the walls by means Of s0-calIed
double extinguisher hanging hooks"
Chief Belt found that in some schools
! the Janitors are not familiar with the
use and handling of FIRE eNtinguishers.
and that 10 attention has been paid 10
the equipment. He adds that the install
Z lation Of the eXtinguishers Is valUeless
If the janitors are not competent TO use
them.
Motion has been made by Commissioner
Macfarland that the report and the pre-
vious reports on the subject be forwarded
10 the board OF education FOR appropriate
action, including the preparation Of such
estimates as may be necessary for ap-
preparations 20 meet the recommends tions
of Chief Belt and calling attention 10 the
administrative measures for fire protec-
I ton recommended by him
In the case Of the Mccormick and the
| Potomac schools the reports We're sent
Immediately TO the board Of education
| on Saturday for appropriate action.
The building expected 10 take the place
1 Of the Mccormick school under the ap-
/ preparation made for that purpose. is
well advanced ana viii accommodate the
/ pupils at the opening Of the school year
/ in September.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
MARCH 81 IN AMERICAN HISTORY

lsol-The iSland Of Santa Cruz IN the West Indies
surrendered To yhe British under Admiral Duck
worth Il was afterward restored.
lS51-The President sd interim of Mexico protest. el
in the most solemn m1nner before all civilized
nations against the acknowledgment Of the pre-
tended republic Of Texas made by the United
States.
isSo-Charles d. Walcott. geolOEist and now Se-e-
tary Of the Smithsonian Institution. BON.
lS5l-John Caldwell Calhoun. ore Of the most dis
tinguiseed American statesmen. died. aged
sIty-eight. Senator from South Carolina
lsS2-Trenont Temple, Boston, entirely DESTROYED BY
fire.
ls54-Treaty between the United States and japan
lSSo-Egyptian obelisk for Central Park New York
successfully embarked at Alexandra, EgJpt.
lsSS-Ship Of war Hawk burned al Port Discovery.
Washington.
lS35-The Indians in the vicinity Of Battlefo7d. "
W. T.. joined Riel and were besieging the
Canadian troops IN the town.
ls9l-Baron FaTa, Italian minister az Washington.
recalled.
l9o7-Gal1sha A. Grow father Of the homestead law
and during the civil Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives, died az his home, in Glen
wood. Pa. eighty-foUr years Of age.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
Chaplain Pierce to Speak.

The members Of the Episcopal Church
and the Brotherhood Of St Andrew az =
much interested in the series Of MONDAY
Lenten services now being held each week
day, except Saturday. at the Church of
the Epiphany. G street, between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth streets. These
services are conducted under the auspices
Of the Washington chapters Of the Broth
erhood OF ST. Andrew, and are largely at
tended. The address yesterday was deliv-
cred by Right Rev. c. X. Nelson. Bishop
Of Atlanta To-day at noon Rev Dr.
Charles c. Pierce, until recently chaplain
in the United States army. will be the
speaker. DR.. Pierce has recently accepted
the rectorship Of ST. Matthews Church.
Philadelphia, and leaves the city this
week TO assume charge Of his parish
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

The following changes in the stations and duties
Of paymasters ordered: Mai CHARLES Z.
STANTON. from Chicago to Manila: Capt.
THOMAS VI. MOODY. from PHILIPPINES DiTis-
ion 10 San Francisco.
First Lieut.. GEORGE VI. HOLLEY. Eleventh In
fantry. detailed professor military science and
tactics at Fork Union Military Academy. FORK
Union. Va.
Private JOHN F. SWEENEY. Eighth Cavalry. I'M
assigned. Fort Robinson. Nebr enlisted under
false pretenses discharged with honor from army.
Capt, CHARLES +. y HOWARD. Coast Artillery
Corps 10 this city for duty In the Office Of he
post paymaSter.
The following officers Of the Medical Department
viii report 70 Mai WILLIAM c. BORDEN.
Manila. Philippine Islands. foT examination 10
determine their fitness for promotion: Capt.
JERE B. CLAYTON. assistant surgeon; Capt.
ELMER A. DEAN, assistant surgeon.
Recruit ARTHUR J. GILBERT, infantry Fort
Sloclm. y. Y. transferred to Hospital Corps
as private. TO General Hospital Washington
Barracks
Private GEORGE W. FRIEND. Hospital Corps,
Toledo, Ohio. to Fort Wayne Mich.
Mai CHARLES F. kIEFFER. surgeon, found In
caracitated. retired from active service.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
FUNERAL OF DIR. HAMMETT.
knights of Columbus Attended the
Services.

The funeral OF Dr.. Whit Hammett.
who died Friday at his home. SO .
street northeast. took place yesterday
morning at 3 O'Clock. at St Martins
Church. Mass was sting by Father Railey.
:. J.. of Georgetown University. and the
eulOgy was pronounced by Father Han
nan, pastor Of the church. Burial was
in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Washington. Council, Knights OF Co
lumbus. of which Or. Hammett was
member attended the services The pail
bearers were Dr.. J. J. Mudd. J. T. Cal
laghan A. c. JOY. l. Mangum, and
W. A Fennick
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
Sheer Fabrics.

All-wool French Voiles, plain weaves,
in variety Of fashionable colors, Sl.0O
S1.25, and $50 a yard.
All-wool Shadow Check Voiles. S1OO a
yard.
All-wool Striped Voiles. two-toned col
orings, A inches wide. 10 yard
Silk and Wool Striped Voiles. in street
and evening shades, $1.75 and 500 a yard.
Bordered Voiles. ribbon stripe design. in
the new spring colorings, "a inches wide,
s.. so a yard.
Chichinette in new soft shadings of
tan. champagne. copenhagen and navy
blue, AZ inches wide, $l.S5 a yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
LINCOLN MEMORIAL PLANS.
Centenary of Birth of War President
TO BE Celebrated.

Plans are being arranged TO celebrate
the centenary OF the birthday OF Abraham
Lincoln in the District Of Columbia.
February p 1873, y the hundredth ami
versary Of Lincoln's birthday. and the
Washington Board OF Trade has recon-
mended that it be made a legal holiday
in the District.
Resolutions to this effect were adopted
by the Board OF Trade. and a copy was
sent 10 the Commissioners. Commissioner
Macfarland has indorsed the proposition.
and favors the enactment by Congress OF
a bill making not only the centenary but
the birthday OF Abraham Lincoln a legal
holiday every year
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
FunernI of r.. J. Isherwood.

Funeral services for Robert J. Isher-
wood, of DerwOod. Md. who died Sun
day, viii take place to-day-at Rockville.
Nd. at 3 o'clock. Death was due 10
paralysis. Mr.. sherwood having suffered
the third stroke a few days ago. His
wife, Isabella A. sherwood. and seven
children survive. Interment win be
Driyate
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
Knox Goes to Trenton.

Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania. has ac-
cepted an invitation TO address the Re
publican Club. of Trenton, n. J., on. or
about, April 20. Mr.. Knox is expected to
discuss the public issues OF the day on
the occasion Of his appearance at Tren-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
The "Woodthrop," at $3.50,
The New Dress Fabrics
For Spring and Easter COINS

E Dress Fabrics peculiarly rich beautiful This is
equally true OF American stufs which this are more at
tractve than before and the elegant things we
brought over from Paris direct Many Of the patterns
of Spring Dress Materials exclusive distinctive their
absolute novelty and by their delightful combinations of oors
Among the leading fabrics
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
IN The SOCIAL WORLD
Distinguished Dinner Party
at Italian Embassy.
MRS. L. 2. LETTER ENTERTAINs

Hostess at Young Peoples Dinner in
Honor of Her House Guest, Miss
Emily Sloane, a Debutante-RecitaI
by Mrs. Martha GieIOw for Benefit
of Poor White MOuntaineers.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31


Miss Helen Cameron Moody and Mr..
Paul Dean. Of this city. We're quietly mar
ried in Baltimore last Wednesday. and
are now at Haddon Hall, Atlantic City.
Cards announcing the marriage, just
issued by the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Barrett Moody, came as
a complete surprise 10 the friends OF
the young couple. Their engagement was
understood and there was not the slight
est objection 70 the union
On the contrary, preparations were IN
progress for a wedding in April or June.
But Mr. Dean. who holds a position in
the disbursing Office OF the District gov
ernment, found he would be unable 10
secure leave of absence later on. and. be-
sides, a pretty apar .ment was available
now which might not be had subsequent
ly.
So Miss Moody resigned her position
in the Webster School, and last We'd
nesday they went over 10 Baltimore
and, as stated. were married. The cere-
mony was performed at an Episcopal
church.
The bride is an exceptionally bright and
attractive young woman. who has made a
fine record in the schools. She and Mr..
Dean have been friends from childhood.
They will return 10 Washington in
about ten days.
Mrs. J. Van vechten Olcott has gone
to New York for a few days. and VIII
not receive to-day.
Bethlehem Chapter. No. Z. o. Z. s. Will
entertain at a bazaar, in Northeast
Temple. tomorrow afternoon and even
ing.
The Colonials will give dance at the
Arlington Hotel at S:45 p. m. Easter
Monday. April -
Accompanied by Mrs. Donald Mclean.
Lieut. and Mrs William A Dallam passed
through Washington Sunday night, on
their way 10 Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Since
their marriage. on lIarch 3, Lieut. and
Mrs. Dallam have taken an extended trip.
returning for a few days 70 New York.
where they were entertained by Gen. and
Mrs. Frederick d. Grant at Governors
Island
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

At the Columbia TReater last night the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Meyer oc-
cupied a box. In their party were the
Misses Meyer and Mr.. Huntington VIII
son, Assistant Secretary Of State. Mr.
and Mrs. John A. McIlhenny were also
in box. accompanied by Miss Mcllhen-
ny. Others In the audience were Merritt
O. Chance. Auditor for the POst-office
Department and Mrs Chance; Col and
Mrs. Lloyd NJ. Brett Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Jefferson. and Judge and Mrs.
James L. Parker.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Commander L. S. VAN DUZER. detached duty
inspector in charge Fifteenth Lighthouse dis
trict. St Louis. 10 Connecticut as executive
officer.
Surg p. LEACH when discharged treatment Army
and Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs. Ark
to home and wait orders.
Assistant Surg ". C. BAKER, detached duty
Midway Island. 20 the navy yard Mare Island.
Warrant Machinist l. T. COOPER. detached duty
works Of William Cramp and sons Ship and
Engine Building Company. Philadelphia. TO duty
II connection fitting out Montana. on board that
vessel when commissioned.
Warrant NIachinist n. f. KERSHAW retired
placed the retired list Of officers Of the navy
on March r. 1905.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS-The following move
ments Of vessels have been reported 70 the
Bureau Of Navigation:
ATrived-March 2. 81. Louis at Bremerton. Alex
ander at Honolulu. Eagle at Port au Prince.
Buffalo and Relief at Magdalena Bay. March
q. Tacoma at Curacao. Chicago at Santa Lucia,
Tennessee. Washington, and California at Mon
terey; Whipple Hopkins. Stewart Hull, Law
rence and Truxtun al Acapulco.
Ssiled-Msrch IS. Navajo from Magdaena Bay for
San Diego; March %. Yankton from slagdalena
Bay for San Diego. Ceaser from New York Navy
Yard for Bradford. Z. T.. Pontiac and Pow
hatan from New York Navy Yard for Boston,
and Mayhcwer from NicksbIrg for New Orleans.
The Idaho delivered 10 government at League
Island Navy Yard on March .
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31
Medium-Weight Fabrics.

Shadow Chiffon Stripes. in brown. CO.
penhagen, and navy blue and old rose
75c and $1.00 a yard.
Chiffon Taffeta. in the new street colors.
Sl.00 and Sl.25 a yard
Herringbone and Chevron Stripe Serges.
In brown, copenhagen. and navy blue. 75c.
$i.0O $1.25, and SL5O a yard
German and English Striped Cloths for
tailor-made suits, $3.50 yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Ribbon Stripe Meta sheer all-wooI fab
ric in net mesh with a handsome ribbon
stripe-the latest Paris shadings, AZ inches
wide, $3.50 a yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Miss Maude Davidge is the guest OF
Mrs Triplett Haxall. OF Baltimore. Tor
a few days.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Mrs. Lamar. wife Of Representative
Lamar, will leave Washington tomorrow
for Florida. where she will spend th'
spring season.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

The Italian Ambassador and the Baron
ess Mayor des Planches were hosts at
dinner last night at the embassy, in New
Hampshire avenue.
6 Their guests were the Russian Ambas-
sador. Baron Rosen; the Belgian Min
lister and the Baroness Aioncheur, Assist
ant Secretary of State and Mrs. Bacon.
Miss WetmOre. Miss Elkins, Miss Matilde
Townsend. Miss Evelyn Walsh, Mr.. Krou-
penksy, OF the Russian Embassy; Capt
Gilmore, L. 5. A. Mr.. Walter Berry. and
Signor Montagna. Signor Centaro, and
Signor Cora, OF the embassy staff
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Miss Elizabeth Sims. daughter of Rep
resentative and Mrs. Sims. OF Tennessee,
who has spent the winter in San An
tonic. Tex, has returned 10 Washington.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

The Colonials viii give a dance at the
Arlington Hotel. at S.45 p. m. Easter
Monday, April ~.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Mrs. Christopher Chadwick, in Boston,
week. and was accompanied to Washing
ton by Gen. Whittier. who was the guest
of Mai and Mrs. McCawley during his
daughters stay with the Postmaster Cen
eral and Mrs Meyer.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Fred Fulton, son Of Senator and Mrs.
Fulton. of Oregon. who attends school in
Baltimore. is home TO spend the Easter
holidays with his parents az the Port
land.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Bethlehem Chapter. No. Z. o. Z. S. will
at a bazaar, IN Northeast
Temple. tomorrow afternoon and even
ing
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

Mrs. ]. Van vechten Olcott has gone
to New York for few days. and VIII
not receive to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-31

peoples dinner last night. complimentary
to her house guest, Miss Emily L. Sloane
daughter OF MIR. Henry T. Sloane. of New
York, asdebutante Of this winter.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28
HEINzE TO HIT
Home TRAIL
GOING BACK TO BUTTE, FAR
AWAY FROM VELVET CAR
PETS AND HOT-AIR PROMISES,
HE SAYS

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-"No more
velvet carpets for mine. When gel
out of this tangle I'm going back tc
Butte and away from hot-air prom
ises."
This statement was made last
night by F. Augustus Heinze to some
of his friends at the Waldorf. Mr.,
Heinze is very mad. There has been
serious split in the Morse-H -Heinze-
Thomas clique, and Heinze feels that
he has received the harshest treat
ment, as he is the only one who has
been indicted
He is not the only one who is
mad, however, as Charles w. Morse
is said to be seriously embarrassed
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28
Wallace Times Resumes,

WALLACE, Ida, Jan. 27.-At
GAS tonight an amicable settlement
was effected between the Wallace
Times company and the local typo
graphical union, and tonight the
plant is running full force, and the
publication of the Wallace Daily
Times will resume tomorrow, having
missed but one issue.
H. H. George of Spokane, as spe-
cial representative of President
Lynch of the International Typo
graphical union, arrived on today's
train. He Immediately went into
conference with L. R. Brooks, busi-
ness manager OF the Times. At 5:15
he met with the local union, and for
an hour and half that body was in
session, at the end of which another
short conference with Mr.. Brooks
brought the entire difficulty to an
end. saIysy
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28
IMMUNITY BATH
FOR ARCHITECT
HUSTON, DESIGNER OF PENN
SYLvANIA CAPITOL, HAS UN-
DERSTANDING WITH COMMON.
WEALTH

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. Is
The problem of defense in the capi-
toll prosecutions has been changed
completely by the action of Archi-
tect Joseph NJ Huston of Philadel-
phia in securing separate trial
with the consent of the common
wealth. Huston's action seems to
indicate that he has an agreement
with the commonwealth to be one
of its principal witnesses.
The attorneys for both sides de-
cline to discuss the matter except
to say that Huston will be subpoe-
naed as witness FOR the co-defend-
ants, Contractor John H. Sander
son, Former Auditor General VIII
am P. Snyder, Former Treasurer
William L. Matthews and James
Shumaker. former superintendent of
accounts and buildings.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28
jerome CALLS No EXPERTS
WILL RELY ON ARGUMENT
THAw NEARs IT'S OF COUNSEL HAS
TEN THE END-JERoME MAKES A MOVE REGARDING RE-
BUTTAL BY EXPERTS THAT THwARTs LTTLEToN's PLAN
TO USE STATES TESTIMONY TO PROVE INSANITY

against Thaw, as given at the last
trial.
In return for this concession of
the defense, Jerome allowed the
will of the defendant to go into evil
dence. The will sets apart $50, 600
for the purposes of investigation in
case Thaw should die a violent or
suspicious death.
The prosecution brought forth
several witnesses to say that Thaw
seemed rational on the night of the
tragedy.
Both the prosecution and the de-
fense in the Thaw case rested at
3:16 this afternoon.
Justice Dowling announced that
the defense will use all of tomorrow
in summing up for Thaw, and the
prosecution would be allowed all
Thursday.
The court may charge the jury
Thursday evening, but probably not
until Friday. when the case will
pass into the hands of the jury. Lit
tleton and Jerome will make the
only speeches.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28
Wallace and Twin Falls

WALLACE. Ida. Jan. 2S.-At the
meeting of the city council last
night, Mayor Hugh Toole read a let
ter from James H. Brady. chakt1an
of the republican state central COM
mittee, stating that he was inform
ed that Wallace wanted one of the
republican state conventions, ana
asked for further information as to
what could be done.
He also stated that Wallace and
Twin Falls seem to be the most ac-
tively at work OF any idaho cities
for the conventions. The council
empowered Mavor Too'e to anuoint
a citizens committee of three TO
take the matter in hand and. If pos
sible. to bring one OF the republican
conventions here.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28

Carey testified regarding the ar
rangement for +. P. Mays to appear
before the grand jury in connection
with the charges against him. Car
ey was Mays law partner. When
the time came for Mays to testify IN
his own behalf Hall said the matter
was IN the hands of Heney, and the
"itness thought they had reached
an understanding for Mays to al.
pear, but when Mays went to the
grand jury room he was met with
the statement that the matter had
been acted upon.
Heney introduced his oath of Of
nce' showing he was noe in charge
at the time Carey thought he was.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28
Celebrities at Ball

NEW YORK Jan. 2S.-Invitations
have been issued to the governors of
all adjacent states and to prominent
officers of the army, navy and ma
tional guard to attend the Old Guard
ball at the Waldorf-Astoria hote! to-
morrow night.
From the number of acceptances
received from prominent men, it is
likely that the ball will be the most
magnificent military affair held in
New York in many years.
The affair will be more exclusive
than heretofore, as the number of
guests will be limited to 1900.
whereas as many as $4,000 have at
tended the balls held in Madison
Square garden in past years.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28

NEW YORK. Jan. 2S.-The Thaw
Fase progressed today within few
POurs Of its close. When the noon
eceSs was taken the state had prac-
ically concluded its case of rebuttal.
ne defense has only a few wit
eSSes to call on sur-rebuttal.
Jerome caused surprise by an
Ouneing he would call no expert
Illnesses to rebut the testimony of
- alienists introduced by the de-
uSe' He said he would rely on ar
ument to show chat a competent
OF insanity had not been made
II His move prevents the defense
ON calling the states experts of
hst year.
.e proceedings were materially
seoed by agreement of counsel to
au 70 the jury the testimony of
oiaham Hummell Cwho is serving
'e at Blackwell's Island for subor-
ms ION OF perjury concerning the
uavit of Evelyn Nesbit alleged to
IN 1908. charging cruelty
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-28
CLASHED With
STATE BOARD
COUNTY ASSESSORS CLAIM THEY
WERE HAMPERED IN THEIR
PLAN TO RAISE ASSESSED
VALUES BY RAILROADS

The assessment in the state of
Idaho will be made this year upon a
basis of SO per cent of the varuatio Z
of the property, according to a de-
cision of the county assessors, who
met in annual convention in Boise
last week.
County Assessor Williams of Nez
Perce county has returned from
Boise and states the meeting of the
assessors was most harmonious, but
spirited debate was held between
the assessors and the members Of the
state board.
The assessors are generally fa-
vorable for assessing to the full
cash valuation of the property" said
Mr.. Williams, 'but the low ASSESS
ment accorded the railroad. tele-
graph and telephone companies by
the state board would work a hard
ship on the citizens at large If the
assessment was made upon this ba
sis at this time.
The law which provides that
mines shall only be assessed on their
net profits is also generally regarded
as an unjust one, as no taxes are
collected from property that is not
working at a profit, and under its
terms the largest mines of the state
could close down for a year and ~
exempt from all taxation. This is
regarded as class legislation, and 1t
is not improbable that legislative
acton will be urged to place this
property on an equal with other in
dustries of the state"