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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
TROOPERS MAKE HARD RIDE
District Militiamen in Frederick on
Return Trip.
They March Thirty-three Miles from
CharlestOwn, w. Va, with Only
Few Brief Hats.


SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Frederick, Md. June 5.-Capt. Beans
command made forced march yester-
day. and rode thirty-three miles. with
only one or two brief balts and a short
stop at Harpers Ferry,
They left Charlestown. W. Va. at 7:S0
o'clock in the morning and pushed right
through TO Frederick without stopping
for lunch. reaching here al o'clock IN
the afternoon. Camp was pitched in the
fair grounds on the same site occupied
by the command In the march up. Horses
and men were completely worn out by
the hard ride. and by 9 o'clock silence
reigned throughout camp.
"Reveille" was sounded al o'clock IN
the morning. and the men turned out in
heavy fog. After a hearty breakfast,
camp was broken, wagons packed, and
the command moved forward.
The guardsmen left a favorable i'm
preston on the hOspitable town. and were
cordially invited TO visit the place again.
whether as troop or singly.
The command moved down the historic
valley Of the Shenandoah, passing through
Halltown at S:45 o'clock. An hour and
half later they reached Harpers Ferry.
where there was a short halt. They
then crossed the Potomac and entered
Maryland.
AT this point there was quite little eX-
element. The road runs between the
railroad on one side and a steep clifT on
the other. Just as the troop was passing
a train dashed by and frightened the
horses. The command passed through
Sandy Hook. and a few minutes later
Knoxville. Then leaving the valley OF
the Potomac. they struck of in a south
easterly direction toward Frederick.
crossing Catoctin Creek about o'clock
They wound up on the other side Of the
valley al Jefferson and crossed the bridge
a few minutes later. Descent into beau
tiful Frederick County was attended with
no miShap. and the men were at last re-
lieved to see the church spires OF Fred
erick in the distance.
The command is still In excellent trim
but the real test VIII be tomorrow s
ride. They must reach Rockville. thirty
three miles away, before shutdown, and
the road Is extremely hily and difficult
However, the militiamen are confident OF
accomplishing ii without trouble and an
ticipate reaching Washington some time
Sunday morning.
When they set out on the return trip
they were loath to leave, but now they
are nearing home and their horses cannot
travel too fast
The command was highly cOmplimented
on its appearance to-day by Gen. John
ston. L. s. A. who was met just outside
of Jefferson, taking a tour in his auto
mobile. He stopped Capt. Bean and
hurriedly congratulated him on his sue
cess so far.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
PRINCESS TRAVELS IN STYLE.
Nine. LwOfr-ParInghy VIII Engage
Servants I'm Richmond.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond Va, June 5-Her highness.
Princess Lwoff-P arlaghy, Of Berlin.
Nice, and Paris. who is now at the Vlr-
ginia Hot Springs, is expected to arrive
In Richmond within the next several DAYS
for the purpose OF employing several
maids and Wallets 10 accompany her on the
balance OF her tour of the United States.
The princess believes that with her
present retinue she is not travelling in
a manner BETTING her rank. Her first
attache and private secretary, Friedrich
NJ. Delins. is now in Richmond for the
purpose of securing suitable apartments
for his royal mistress.
The princess, who is an artist Of note,
has already painted portraits Of mcst
Of the famous men and rulers Of Europe
Her income from the work of her brush
is large. She is now engaged in painting
portrait of Cardinal Gibbons. Her am
bition is to find and paint the strongest
man intellectually in this country. She
draws her conclusions on this subject
from her own observations and sense Of
artistic proportions. Her preference now
seems to be for Thomas A. Edison. as
having the strongest head and face she
has yet discovered. But she Will con-
tlnue her search.
The princess is an exceptionally beau
tiful and attractive woman. She will
continue her travels through the South
in a special car.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
WEST POINT EXAMS" ON.

West Point. n. Y, June 5.-The annual
examination Of the corps of cadets began
to-day in the Academy building
BY invitation, eight members of the
board OF visitors out Of the twelve APP
pointed. who are here without Official
status. attended the examinations and
inspected the methods of instruction in
the various departments.
The visitors to-day were taken over to
Constitution Island in a yacht This
beautifully wooded island is now and
for the past half century has been owned
by the Warner sisters, the well-known
authoresses, and is in midstream OF the
Hudson River within a stones throw
of West Point. The government is de-
sirous of purchasing the island. and il
was with this view that the visit to-day
was made.
There was a drill to-day with mountain
and machine guns participated in by
cadets of the second and third classes,
under the direction Of Capt Summeran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
VAN DYKE GOING ABROAD.
Author VIII Lecture I'm University
of Paris for n Year.

Princeton. n. j.. June sit was an
nounced here tonight that Dr. Henry
Van Dyke. the author and Princeton pro-
fessor. has accepted the American lee
tureship before the University OF Paris
year.
Van Dyke has been granted a years
leave Of absence by the trustees Of
Princeton The subject OF the lectures
to be given abroad is the Spirit Of
America: Its expression in literature.
education. and social effect"
Last year Prof George p. Baker, Of
Harvard. held the lectureship. Mr.. Van
Dyke will sail for Europe with his fam
ily some time this summer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
WILL WORK FOR ISLANDERS.
Roosevelt Wants Citizenship for
Porto Ricans.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Wilmington. Del, June 5.-John S.
Resell, who represented the Wilmington
Board of Trade on a recent trip to Porto
Rico, to-day received a letter from Presi-
dent Roosevelt in which the Executive
says:
Il shall again urge the next session
of Congress to pass a bill comforting
citizenship upon the Porto Rlcans. To
me, it is inoomprehensible that there
should be objection to the passage Of this
legislation. All l can do. will do
Mr.. Resell wrote TO the President this
week urging him to take action on the
matter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
ROAD WILL NOT BE SOLD.
Western MnryI9nd Official Denies
RumOrs of Deal with Reading.

Baltimore. June 5.-Judge Morris in the
United States Court to-day signed an
order authorizing b. F. Bush, receiver of
the Western Maryland Railroad. to issue
receivers certificate for s1.1OO.OOO to take
care Of the companyis equipment notes
for that amount shortly TO become due.
The certificates will run for two years
and bear interest at per cent
In connection with the application to
the court for permission to issue the GER
tificates. Winslow Pierce, Of New York
close friend and associate OF George
Gould came 10 Baltimore, and while
here had the interview with Mayor Ma
hool which he promised some time ago
Mr.. Pierce said that there was no truth
in the rumor that the Western Maryland
would be sold 10 the Reading or any
other road.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
WILL GET PHI. D. DEGREES.
Remsen Announces Names
of Successful Ones at Hopkins.

VI oucCrASAuA OhGA ~ AADRAAAA"e
Baltimore. June 5.-President Ira Rem
sen. of the Johns Hopkins University.
this morning made public the names Of
the graduate students who have sue
cessfully passed the oral examinations for
the degree OF doctor of philosophy, which
have just been completed.
The president announced on behalf Of
the board of university studies that
twenty-six men would have the degree
Phi. d. conferred on them at the COM
mencement TO be held on June 8.
The successful men from the District
OF Columbia. Maryland. and Virginia are
James Wallace Bryan. Of Baltimore; Rob
ert Granville Campbell, of Virginia; Will
lam Wherefore COstin, OF Baltimore;
John Sharshall Grasty. Of Virginia; David
Vance Guthrie. Of Virginia; Walter Clark
Haupt, Of Baltimore; Ralph Van Deman
Magofin, OF the District Of Columbia;
Harmon Vail Morse, of Baltimore; Ed
ward Charles F. Phillips, OF Baltimore.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Mas Thomas Now n Bride.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. June Sat $50 o'clock
last night. at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A o. Thomas. their daughter. Miss Edith
Christine. was married TO P. B. owen.
The officiating minister was the Rev.
Paschal Luck, of Bedford City. The only
attendants were Miss Mabel Thomas and
Davis Owen. A reception was rendered
at the home of the brides parents after
the marriage
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Southern Methodists Prepare
for Convention.
EXPECT A LARGE ATTENDANCE
Two Hundred and Fifty Delegates
Likely to BE Present-Grand Jury
to Meet on Monday-Director Bar
rett Lectures on His Experiences
in south American Countries.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
BELL Telephone 69.)


Alexandria, Va. June 5.-Arrangements
are being made by the members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South to en-
terrain the delegates who will attend the
forty-second annual Sunday school con-
vention Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. which will convene in that church
Tuesday evening next and will conclude
Friday night Morning. afternoon. and
night sessions will be held. 1t is expected
that fully $50 delegates will attend. A
number of prominent Methodist ministers
will be present and will make addresses.
A large volume of business will come be-
fore the convention for consideration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
SOUTHERN VICE PRESIDENT.
Virginians Favor DIR. Lyon S. Tyler
for Bryan's Mate.

Richmond, Va, June 5.-Dr. Lyon G.
Tyler, of Williamsburg, whose recent ad-
dress before the Society Of Founders and
Patriots Of America in New York, has
brought him into considerable promi-
nence throughout the country. is now
being mentioned as the South's Vice
Presidential Offering on the Democratic
ticket.
DR.. Tyler possibly does not take the
opportunities Of his friends seriously
There are many who claim. however. that
Bryan and Tyler would not sound bad
~, but, on the contrary, would have a
taking ring about Ike the slogan Of
Harrison and Tyler in ls40.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
NAVAL OFFICER ENGAGED.
Lieut.. Cotton VIII Wed Beautiful
Miss Henderson, OF Salisbury.

Miss Henderson, OF Salisbury.
Special to The Washington Herald.
Durham. n. c.. June 5.--The engage
ment OF Miss Elizabeth Brownrigg Hen
derson. of Salisbury. and Lieut., Lyman
Cotton. of the United States navy. has
been announced. The wedding will take
place early in July.
Miss Henderson is known as well in one
section of North Carolina as the other.
She is as much famed in Richmond and
Washington society for her beauty as
she is in North Carolina She has been
many times in both places and made her
debut In Washington while her father,
John s. Henderson, was a member OF
Congress from the Seventh North Caro-
lima district.
Lieut.. Cotton comes Of a family Of dis
tinguished Eastern North Carolinians.
The marriage will mark probably the
greatest social event In Salisburys his
tory.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Lee Camp win Attend.

The members OF r. f. Lee Camp. Con-
federate Veterans and NJ. d. Corse Camp.
Sons Of Veterans will attend the Con-
federate Memorial Day exercises which
will be held Sunday afternoon at Airing
ton National Cemtery. The veterans and
sons OF veterans will leave for Arlington
about o'clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
GYPSIES NOT INDICTED.
Grand Jury Fails TO Hold Two on
kidnapping Charge.

FAN River, Mass. June 5.-The grand
Jury for Bristol County failed 10 return
an Indictment against Joshua Stanley
and his daughter. Mrs. Sophia Smith,
members OF a gypsy tribe. who had been
convicted in the lower court Of the kid
mapping Of Leonard Allen, a fourteen
year-old boy. from his home. in Md
dletown. N Y, two years ago
Stanley will be tried. however, on a
charge OF assault and battery on Allen
with a pitchfork
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Duke Backs Land Company.

SlNNtaA W Aue WhNhAnbNA
Durham, N. c., June 5.-The Duke
Land Company. headed by B. X. Duke.
northumberland American Tobacco Com
pany magnate, was Incorporated yester-
day, with capital OF $780, 900. The In
corporators are b. N. Duke. F. L. Fuller.
and ]. b. Mason. It's object is the open
ing for residential purposes of the north
ern part Of the city, JUST beyond the
limits og the Incorporation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Grand Jury Summoned.

The following grand Jury has been sum-
mOned to appear in the Corporation Court
Monday morning at II o'clock; Samuel
Bendheim, Frank c. Creighton. p. +.
German. r. w. Arnold, j. f. Peyton. s.
l. Monroe. ]. Fred Birrell. w. ]. 3. Dun
can. NJ. L. Rlsheill James NJ. Duncan, NJ
L. King, and Lorenzo Wolford.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
City Bonds Arc PopuInr.

Bonds ia the sum Of $4,000. Of the $4,000
recently issued, or more than ~ per cent
OF the entire issue. have been taken up
by Washington parties. Among the ac-
ceptRnces received by Auditor Price to-
day was $ll.5OO from Washington. OF the
foregoing amount. $4,000 was from one
lady in that city and $3.50 was from one
OF the asyluns
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Great Editors of To-day.

The picturesque "Old Guard" of newspaperdom
includes such men as Henry Watterson, Gen Felix
Agnus. Gen. Harrison Grey Otis Melville E. Stone,
and others who have fame the head of great
publicity corporations Little personal sketches of
these men cannot fail to interest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
CUTS RECEIVERS PAY.
Court Shocks KnickerbOcLer Trust
Officials by 100000 Reduction.

Officials by S22O,OOO Reduction
New York. June 5.-The Appellate
Division Of the Supreme Court in Brook
Ign shocked the former receivers OF the
KnickerbOckcT Trust Company and their
counsel to-day by cutting their compen-
sation from a total Of 10000 fixed by
Justice Lester W. Clark, 10 $4,000
The amount allowed by the lower
court was characterized by Justice Cay
nor. who wrote the Appellate Division
decision. as. so grossly excessive as 70
amount to a spolation Of the assets OF
the company"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
President and Kaiser.

The resemblance between the two most famous
and most discussed rulers of to-day is commented
upon by foreigner. He shows how Kaiser Wilhelm
dominates German life to greater extent than Roose
welt does American life and habits. Europeans are
watching with deep interest the hird-erm wave and
unable grasp the meaning Of the tradition which
opposes such procedure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
TOYS that Cost Millions.

A miniature railway that is worth $4,000 should
delight the child so fortunate as to possess it. Another
little boy has an auto just big enough for himself
Lolita Armour the granddaughter of the millionaire
packer of Chicago, Philip D. Arnor, will have fairy
estate costing about $IooOoooo This is by far the
highest price ever paid by parent to amuse child.
Little Miss Armour is a cripple.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Beauty Talks by Mrs. Symes.

Last week the lean girl was the topic under dis
cusson. while tomorrow the fat girl will be told the
things she must not do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
Bank Contract Deferred.

ne Dodtu OF directors OF the + NSl Nd
tional Bank did not to-day award the
contract for the construction Of a new
building for that institution, as antici-
pated. Action was postponed. II is said.
until matters as to the material 20 be
used in the structure can be looked into.
The bidders include several from Wash
ington.
Walter Ridgeway. Of Loudoun County.
Va. charged with violating the internal
revenue laws. was this afternoon given
preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner r. 2. w. Garrett
and acquitted
Dora White. colored. charged with vio-
lating the postal laws. was to-day con-
veyed 10 Richmond. Va. for trial. by
Deputy United States Marshal Joseph f.
Glover.
An interesting musical and literary pro-
gramme was given tonight at the Young
Peoples Building OF the Methodist Epis-
ccpal Church South, under the auspices
Of the Boys and Junior leagues. AT the
conclusion Of the programme refresh
ments were served.
Mr. John Barrett, director OF the Blu
reau Of American Republics. tonight de-
livered an interesting lecture before a
large audience at Lee Camp Hall. his
subject being, Strange Experiences in
strange lands" The affair was under the
auspices Of the Cameron Club.
Mr.. J. T. Preston, secretary Of the
chamber OF commerce, who has been in
Richmond for several days past. appear
ing before the State corporation commits
sion i'm the interest Of the chamber. has
returned home.
Announcement is made Of the marriage
Of Miss Mamie L. Kelley. Of Wilkes
barre, Pa, and Mr. John p. Mahoney, Of
this city, which took place Wednesday
at ST. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev.
Father L. F. Kelly. assistant pastor, per-
formed the ceremony.
The dog wagon will shortly make its
appearance on the streets Of this city.
All CANNES found roaming the streets
will be placed in the vehicle and con-
veyed to the city jail yard. and after be-
ing kept a reasonable time, will be kill
ed. If not called for Mayor Paff has
decided that this is the best plan to rid
the city Of the many worthless beasts
Samuel E. Lindsay has notified the po-
lice that about a wagon load Of lumber
was stolen last night from new houses
being erected near the corner OF Alfred
and Montgomery streets by DR.. George
T. Klipstein. The police are investigat-
ing the case.
Ernest d. Vernon. who resides at the
corner Of Orohoco and Henry streets, to-
day reported TO the police that some one
entered his home and stole therefrom a
gold watch valued at so.
Miss Mary Thomson and Miss Katie
Uher will serve tea from until Z
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Golf
Club house, Shooters Hill, west of this
city.
At a meeting of Potomac Lodge. No.
80. Independent Order Of Odd Fellows.
held tonight, the third degree OF the or
der was conferred upon five candidates.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
GREAT BALL ENDS
MTDDIES' FEST WEEK
Class of 1909 Bids 1903 a
Fond Farewell.
LARGE NUMBER OF GRADUATES

Secretary Metcalf Unable To Attend,
Gen. Horace Porter Makes Com
mencement Address and Presents
the DipIomas-Capt. Douglas, Foot
bail Hero, Gets Most Applause.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06
TheWashington
Herald
ON SUNDAY, JUNE 7
WILL BE A PAPER OF EXCEPTIONAL
NEWS VALUE AND OF GENERAL
INTEREST.

Special reports by wire from Chicago will place
before the readers of THE WASHINGTON HERALD to-
morrow the situation there, while on the feature
pages will be found political gossip and comment I'M
surpassed by any paper in America.
A tabloid history of all the nominating conven-
tons and Presidential elections since the country
founded data of results number of ballots taken and
other matter that is timely should not be missed by
any person at this pre-convention time
How Garfield in 1880, after a deadlock Of
thrty-six ballots in which Grant and Blaine were the
chief contenders will recall of the exciting
gatherings in the history of the Republican party.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06

Walter Ridgeway. Of Loudoun County.
Va. charged with violating the internal
revenue laws. was this afternoon given
preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner r. P. w. Garrett
and acquitted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06

Dora White. colored. charged with VIC
lating the postal laws, was to-day con-
veyed 10 Richmond, Va, for trial. by
Deputy United States Marshal Joseph f.
Glover.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06

Ernest d. Vernon. who resides at the
corner of Orohoco and Henry streets, to-
day reported TO the police that some one
entered his home and stole therefrom a
gold watch valued at so.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06

Uhler will serve tea from until z
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Golf
Club house, Shooters Hill, west OF this
city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06

At meeting Of Potomac Lodge. No.
80. Independent Order OF Odd Fellows.
held tonight, the third degree OF the or
der was conferred upon five candidates
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06

An interesting musical and literary pro-
gramme was given tonight at the Young
Peoples Building OF the Methodist Epis-
ccpal Church South, under the auspices
Of the Boys and Junior leagues. Al the
conclusion Of the programme refresh
ments were served.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-19

Elaine de Sellem, the vocalist. and
who is we'll known to musicians, is
singing at the st. James Episcopal
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-19
TELL STORIES TO
PASS AWAY TIME
Newport Takes Up With New
Fad.

New York, July 1S.-Headed by Mrs.
Payne Whitney and Mrs. Jack Gard
ner, a number Of the younger of the
society set now located in Newport
following closely along the plans of
the English society matrons have ta-
ken up the fad of story telling and
many of the young matrons in the
summer colony have taken up the
study of elocution in order to tell
their stories in the proper spirit.
Mrs. Whitney has taken the initia-
tive and is preparing a number of
tales drawn from the surroundings of
the South Seas, a region Familiarity
known to Mrs. Whitney through her
work, ''The Rose of Dawn" Many Of
the tales in her repertoire are blood
curdling and most interesting. Mrs
Gardner has a great assortment Of
Egyptian tales warranted to make the
listeners hair stand on ends.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-19

who are camping near Brownsville
will entertain a number of town guests
very informally today. A picnic din
occasion.
Mrs. Frank Nordyke entertained her
house guest, Miss Marguerite King, of
Hamilton, O.. during the past week at
her home. 30 North Fifteenth street.
Several informal affairs were given in
her honor.
Miss Mabel Hasemeier will go to
Liberty Monday where she will be the
guest of Miss Ruby Bryant for the
week.
Mrs. J. B. Elliott entertained in a
most charming manner last evening
in honor of Miss Nellie Shaw. a pri-
mary teacher at East Orange, New Jer-
sey, and who is spending the summer
here the guest of her mother.
The affair was in the nature of a
dinner party, the meal being served
at six O'Clock. The remainder of the
evening was spent in a social manner.
- - -
Miss Hannah NJ Jones entertained
with a picnic party last evening at
Glen Miller park in honor of Miss
Emma W. Thomas of Lafayette. who
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ
Thomas for a few days. Among the
guests were Mrs. Fred Marchant
Miss Ruth Critchet and Mrs. Frank
Critchet- z
- - -
A most charming and delightful din.
ner party was given last night at the
Country Club house. Places were ar.
ranged at the table for Mr.. Dudley
Elmer, Mr.. Richardson of Indianapolis
Mr.. Freeman of Columbus. o., Mr.. Ru
dolph Leeds and Mr.. Nettleton Neff.
y - -
Miss Huntington of this city is the
guest of her brother the Rev. George
| Huntington. of Indianapolis.
| - - y
| Mrs. James Hibberd of South Thir