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The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
AVENUE PRESENTS
SCENE OF BEAUTY
Continued from Page One.

cession Of people. but took position on the
steps on the Fifteenth street side OF the
Treasury Building. and watched the mass
OF humanity as it moved about in its en-
joyment Of the night
Every building in Pennsylvania avenue
from the State, War and Navy Building
TO the Capitol. displayed one or more
flags. old Glory hoated from the gov
ernment buildings on the upper part OF
the Avenue. The banks and business
places In Fifteenth street swung the
coloTs Of liberty from nearly every win
dow. The business houses between
Seventh and Fifteenth streets 1oated the
Stars and Stripes from every door, win
dow, and flag staff
There was also the serious side OF the
night mingled with the huarity. While
the majority Of the popuiace were view
Ing the sights, an ambulance from one
Of the hospitals passed through the crowd
70 pick up a youth. who had become to0
reckless with the discharge OF gunp0WGer.
The police patrol was also in evidence.
Fire engines added 10 the general excite
ment by dashiug by on their way 20 cz-
tlnguish a small blaze.
In Chinese Quarter.
Down in Chinatown. between Third and
Sixth streets. Washington's Oriental pop
ulation celebrated as enthusiastically IS
the most enthusiastic American youth,
From out Of the windows Of the buildings
and from the roofs OF houses pyrotechnic
displays. given as the Chinese residents
thought they should De given. were the
I delight Of all
Every Chinaman In the District was en-
/ thusiastic. Some OF the Chinese mer-
chants burned from $50 70 so worth OF
I fireworks.
II was q great day and great night
! Neutrality-suspicious. enjoyed themselves as
! they never did before. and July T. 1905
viii go down in history as anording a
celebration OF rare beauty and pleasure.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
Robert Edeson to wed.

New York, July 4.-Quite a furry was
created on the Rialto tonight by a re-
port from Boston that Robert Edeson.
the actor. Will be married on next
Wednesday to Miss Grace Proctor, of
Brookline. Mass. Only a few weeks ago
gossip in theatrical circles was that Mr..
Edeson was 10 wed Miss Ethel Levy. the
former wife OF George NJ Cohan.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
BY JOHN JOY EDISON.

AT this interesting period in the his
tory OF the District. when we are open
ing and dedicating a Municipal Building.
the home Of the District government.
equal in beauty and architecture 10 any
other government building. it seems to be
an appropriate time 20 suggest the be-
ginning Of a careful inquiry and effort
to determine what part Of the affairs OF
the District must be retained by the gen
eral government and what part might
more properly and with more satisfaction
TO the citizens be left to the District
government
That control 10 a certain degree must
be retained and ought TO be retained b,
the general government Is evident from
the conditions. and because the territory
was set aside for the exclusive control
Of the government for the nations Cap.
ital But since the assumption Of Fed
eral authority here a population OF over
$4,000 people has appeared. with all the
complications OF modern civilization. and
with private property interests equallnu
those Of the government itself
We may pass over the condition OF
taxation without representation. strange
10 our fundamental principles. but IL Is
only necessary to suggest what has oc-
CURED IN recent years from the direct
Federal influence over our school system
charities, taxes. and assessments. and
other departments. There have been ii
some important respects an influence ant
control undesirable, discouraging 70 the
citizens. and not necessary TO the prim,
object Of Federal Jurisdiction and con
troll
Hence 1t seems appropriate at thi.
time that serious consideration should
be directed in the near future 10 the
matter of having relations Of the genera
and District governments we'll and justly
defined and permanently settled 70 the
end that all that Is necessary may bf
retained by Federal authority and al
that is possible left to the citizens and
the District government"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

Commissioner Macfarland, Secretary OF
the Treasury George 3, Cortelyou, Aids
3. Browne, Chaplin Brown, and Speaker
of the House Joseph G. Cannon were
among those who made addresses yes
terday at the dedicatory exercises Of the
new Municipal Building.
Some spoke in patriotic vein, others
told OF the wonderful progress made by
the District in the last two decades, still
others Of the problems which have con-
fronted the officials OF the District gov
ernment from the laying Of its founda-
ton to the present day.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
by II. b. F. MACFARLAND.

The nations birthday is the fitting
hour for the opening OF the first home OF
the government OF the nations Capital.
Boston, New York, Philadelphia would
have lived on il there had been no sepa-
ration from Great Britain. but. until the
Declaration OF Independence was signed
on that immortal morning l32 years ago.
there was no possibility Of a national
capital
Without a nation. free and independ-
ent. there could be no national capital
We Of all people In the United States
have the greatest reason 10 celebrate the
Fourth OF July, and we should never let
II pass In the city named for the father
Of the new nation without appropriate
recognition. We owe the very existence
OF the National Capital our patriotism.
just as the celebration then made the
United States. and we have shared in all
the glorious results OF that heroic
achievement In fullest measure.
Make Better CItIsens.
Such celebrations make Us better citi-
zens by stirring up our gratitude and our
patriotism. Just as the celebrations Of the
sacred days Of our private history makes
Us DtlltI AlfH MAN - llcIlIlk lkllSIlfQ
from the lower animals by his remem-
brance as well as by his foresight Their
memorials have perished with them is
the most terrible thing the Scriptures can
say OF the guilty cities Of the past II
would be a punishment full OF terror II a
city or n nation. for its Indifference, in
gratitude. iuiquity. should lose all the
memory OF It's noble ancestors and their
noble deeds and OF the great gifts OF
heaven in the former years our national
birthday ought 20 be a holy day. as well
as a holiday and II shows that the ma
tional spirit Is still true; that the day Is
not given up wholly 20 the personal pleas
ure-seeking. but that everywhere the
Declaration OF Independence is still read
and the example Of the forefathers is
still held up for our emulation
There could be no better celebration
Of Independence Day here in Washing
toms city than the formal opening OF
this building. For IL stands for Wash
ingtOn's idea Of an independent capital.
and is 10 be the abode OF the government
Of that capital. Here in the heart Of the
city which he planned. and almost I'm the
center Of the original District OF Column
bia. ii will remind all the world OF the
last work which he did. and Of the affec-
tlonate interest he put into It, Had not
Washington died untimely, I believe that
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
GLORIOUS FOURTH
Gets Il VICTIMS
List Has Reference Only to
Hospital Cases.
LESS THAN LAST YEAR
Happy Feature Was that No
Fatalities Occurred.
LESS THAN LAST YEAR

Holiday Crowds Exceptionally Or
derIy ana Few Arrests Were Made.
Police Kept Splendid vigil, and
the Laws Restrictions as to Size
OF Crackers and Guns Aided Ma
teriaIly-OnIy One Serious Fire.
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VICTIMS OF THE CELEBRATION.

John F. EdeIin, st. Elizabeth's Asy-
lum; burned on chin by explosion
of hrecracker.
Kathleen Ray, negro. four years old.
2O12 L street northwest; shot in
left leg with .22-caliber revolver.
Joseph Henderson, negro. seventeen
years old. 11lO Twenty first street
northwest; shot IN left thigh with
revolver.
John Murphy, fourteen years old, 209
First street northwest; left eve In
jured by bursting frecrackers.
Robert narrower. seven years old,
912 Seventh street northwest; bad
ly burned around left eye. sight
may be impaired.
Andrew Warren, fourteen years old.
colored. 1886 n street northwest; /;
powder burns about the feet
caused by explosion OF pinwheels.
Annie Wiley, seven years old, 606
Massachusetts avenue northeast;
burns on right hand caused by ex-
ploding firecracker.
II. ID. Chandler, nineteen years old.
20O9 Second street northwest;
giant firecracker exploded in right
hand. injuries slight.
Frnnk GlasscOClI. twenty years old.
1870 w street; exploding fire.
crackers caused powder burns
about hands and right side Of face.
Henry saFeII, twenty-four years old.
1920 w street; slightly burned
about hands and right eye by fire.
crackers.
William A. King, ffty-fve years old.
10 M street northwest: hit by stray
.22-ealiber bullet In thigh: bullet
removed. and King is resting com
fOrtably.
NJ. J. Flaherty, thirty-five years old.
SIS Fttth street northwest; powder
burns on right hand, caused by
tirecracker explosion.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

Philip Ordwien, twenty-five years
old. Il Grant place northwest; two
fingers Of right hand burned by
exploding firecrackers.
Anthony Glnser, twenty-five years
old, 500 Ninth street southeast;
right hand slightly burned by fire
crackers.
Henry Washington, address un-
known; walked into the Emer-
gency Hospital with badly burned
right hand and wrist
L. Howell, fifteen years old. 322
South Carolina avenue southeast:
peinfully burned about the right
hand
David Thompson, twelve years old,
colcred, 1914 Florida avenue
northwest; hit in knee by bullet
john KeIIermnn, % Eighteenth street
southeast; badly burned in fire;
may have inhaled flames.
Mrs. John Kellerman, suffering from
nervous shock.
Jake ErIIch. nine years old. S19
Thirteenth street northwest: burn
ed about the face and hands with
powder
Thomas Grady, nine years old. 1910
Queens street northeast; suffering
from powder burns about face and
left eye.
Abraham GruiEenstOck. fourteen
years old. 1908 Fourteenth street
northwest; powder burns on hands
and forearms
Roy Collins, twelve years old. 2409 F
street northwest; powder burns
about face and hands.
p. f. Daley. thirty four years old.
1876 Second street northwest; fire.
cracker bursted in left hand.
JOhn PerrOne, eighteen years old, sOs
II street northeast; burned on
right hand by exploding fire.
cracker.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
BY GEORGE D. coRrELYou.

stately edlfice should become the home
OF this Districts government on the
day we honor as that Of the natioE's
birth. On this day. 1l5 years ago. Pres
ident Washington laid the corner stone
Of our nations Capitol. On the sew
enty-hfth anniversary Of independence.
President Fillmore laid the corner stone
q the addition 10 the building and
Daniel Webster. Secretary OF State de-
lvered the Grafton. on that occasion
that great orator said:
Anniversary Anirates.
This anniversary anlmates and glad
dens and unites all American hearts. On
other days Of the year we may be party
men, indulging in controversies more or
less important TO the public good: we may
have likes and dislikes. and we may
maintain our political differences, often
with warm and sometimes angry feelings;
but to-day we are Americans all: and all
nothing but Americans AS the great
luminary over our heads. dissipating
mists and fogs now cheers the whole
hemisphere. so do the associations con
nected with this day dlsperse all cloudy
and sullen weather In the minds and
hearts Of true Americans. Every mans
heart swells within him; every mans port
and bearing become somewhat more
proud and lofty; as he remembers that
seventy-five years have rolled away, and
that the great Inheritance of liberty is
still his; his. his. undimnished his in all
its original glory: his TO enjoy his TO pro-
tect. and his to transmit TO future gen.
erations
speech was made have not diminished
our reasons nor qualification at the return
Of the anniversary. On the contrary,
events that have transpired, indicating as
they have the onward march Of human
liberty. have given US a yet richer inheri-
tance to transmit to posterity. May the
time never come when we, as a people
shall have cause to feel that the heritage
Of liberty which we have received from
the fathers has suffered any impairment
from either foes without or foes within.
'As we contemplate the noble Avenue Of
which this building is now one Of the
chief adornments IL is difficult 10 realize
the momentous changes that have taken
place in the physical aspects OF the ma
tion's Capital since the early days, when
the view to the west and south of the
Capitol building revealed an almost un-
interrupted stretch of swamp lands:
which. in the opinion OF many, could
never be built upon; when members of
Congress complained that It was impos-
sible 70 secure comfortable living quar-
ters. and when. on account OF the scarcity
Of labor, even the occupant Of the White
House could not obtain sufficient frewood
TO heat the building.
Nevertheless. In spite Of natural obsta-
cles and the gloomy forehodfnez % the
pessimist, who saw nothing but disaster
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

When you have lost or found anything,
telephone an advertisement to The Wash
ington Herald and bill will be sent you at
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
FATHER SENTENCED
FOR KILLING SON
Jury Decides Boy Was Slain
by Parents Cruelty.
IMPRISONED III AN ICE BOX

When ChfId Ate Scraps from SIOp
Pail TO Appease His Hunger, the
Father. Pulled His Teeth with
BlacISsmIth's TOnEs-PrisOner Had
TO Be Protected from Fury OF Mob.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

s1th Year OF Success in Washington
The BerIitz SchOCI Of Languages
723 18TH ST. n. w. Trial Lessons Free.
Grand Prizes, 81. Louis. 'O4I Liege. 'OS.
French, German. Spanish. &c-
Native Teachers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
CAUGHT EN-
IN The ACT
Officers Lie in Wait and
Capture NegrOS RObbing
Rock Island Cars

The robbing Of Rock Island freight
cars seems to have become a system
attic business. Almost every day for
several months a car has been brok-
en- open and goods removed.
So frequent have been the com
plants that Sheriff Louthan detailed
an officer to do some special work with
a view to stopping the practice. Tues
day night the officer reported that
there was to be something doing and
the sheriff, Chief Goodwin, Deputy
Pollard and Officer Thomas concealed
themselves along the track. In due
time pair OF negroes appeared and
began to break open a car. The Off
GERS had no trouble in bagging the
two and they are now languishing in
the county bastile.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
JURY
SUMMONED
To Appear for Service In
the District Court Mon
day August II

The following petit jurors have been
summoned to appear in the district
court next Monday:
Chickasha township; c. A. Horne,
J. A. Robinson, P. G. Spinning, A. A.
Cleveland, ]. G S. Hayes, Clark Ruth
erford, Bryce P. Smith, Kendall Gallo
way, A. B. Hickman, C. Marcott, Frank
Rosepquest, NJ. L. Frisby and R. C.
Reynolds.
verden township: John ". Wright,
Jas. W. Fuller.
Shirley township. R. N, Ransberger
Ninnekah township. Thos. H. Estes
and John Mutz.
Cross township: Thomas McGhee
A. J. Beaners, John Barrow, Jr., and
Joe Akers.
Bradley township: T. ]. Harris.
Alex township. Edward Allen.
Chandler township: Jim Cox.
Hillsboro township, Bed e. Blanton
Brushy township: Joe Sullivan.
Minco township: B. Wall and Dosi
Farris
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
Woman 73 Was the
Champion SpeIIer

Warsaw, Ind, Aug. 13.-Mrs. Gilbert,
age 73, the oldest woman in the world
to participate in the annual worlds
spelling match in connection with the
Winona Lake Assembly program, won
first honors and will be awarded the
prize Of $40. Without hesitation she
spelled ~Concatenation," on which A.
B. Curry Of Memphis, Tenn, and Hell
en- servassa Of Muncie, Ind, who car
ried off the second and third prizes,
failed. Other words that proved stun
bling blocks to the 80 contestants we're
crysipolas, surrogate, prerogative, cha
otic and innuendo. Five failed on pie
beian.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
GRADY COUNTY
TOBACCO

Garter may have lied about his oats
but this tobacco story Of mine is I'M
vanished truth" said Col. G. W.Bare.
foot 4 had a patch about 20 feet
square and l don't believe l could get
all the tobacco l gathered on that
amount OF space"
Colonel Barefoot received a small
package Of White Burley seed from
Congressman Ferris and planted it on
his place in the south part Of town.
The plant thrived and he has already
gathered his first crop which is Of
fine color and good quality. He is
convinced that Grady county can equal
Kentucky in the tobacco growing in
dustry and thinks the farmer can make
good money out Of the crop.
The coloners great fear has been
that the night riders would swoop
down on him and he has decided not
to sell his product to the trust. He
viii have cigars made at the Chickasha
factory and then watch the smoke as
cend from home made cigars, manu-
factured from home grown tobacco.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
PIanSTO
Notify Shermnn

Utica, N. Y, Aug. Elaborate
preparations are being perfected for
Sherman day, when the republican
nominee for the vice presidency will
be formally notified Of the action Of
the recent Chicago convention. The
streets viii be decorated along the en-
tire line of march, and the bridges in
the center Of the city will be one mass
Of American flags A salute Of 10 guns
will be fred at daybreak. The morn
ing viii be taken up with parades and
entertainments in honor Of the Noti-
fication committee. The exercises at
the Sherman residence will begin at
10 o'clock. An athletic and musical
carnival will be the feature Of the af-
ternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
Indians viii Pull off
Big Sun Dance

Bliss, Okla. Aug. 1S.-Thousands Of
Indians have already appeared at the
lO1 Ranch for the annual sun dance
which begins early tomorrow morning,
and will last until night The festivi-
ties of Sunday will be varied with
other Indian exercises, among which
win be a contest for the Identification
Of George Miller, one of the owners
of the ranch, who is to be garbed as
an Indian. he offers a reward to
those who are successful.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
BAPIISTS WANT SOME
OF JOHN D'S DOUGH

Oklahoma City. Aug 13.-Will John
D. Rockefeller, the Standard Oil mag
nate and millionaire use his good Of
fees and incidentally a large portion
of his ready cash in securing for Ok
lahoma City the proposed Baptist Uni
yersity? This is the question being
asked here by Baptists and that they
believe he will, is best evidenced by
the fact that a committee has been
named to confer with him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
RUSSELL Still
A BOOSTER

Q. H. Russell, who is now manager
for the Williamson-H -HalselI-Frazier co.
at Oklahoma City. was in the city yes
terday afternoon and received greet
ings from his numerous friends ia this
city.
Mr.. Russell was actively identified
with every progressive movement
while he lived in Chickasha and he is
still deepl Y interested in the town.
"Chickasha's prospects look better to
me than ever before said he. Il can
see that the town has made marked
progress during the few months I have
been away. The new buildings that
are going up indicate that you are
doing things here. / believe the street
car and interurban lines viii be built
and it will mark the Transformation OF
town to a city The lots that are
offered for sale on University Heights
are good investments and l want in
on the deal"
Mr.. Russell returned home last
night accompanied by Mrs. Russell
and children who have been visiting
friends here several days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
MUSIC SCHOOL
OPEN SEPT. IS

The fall term Of the Graham school
of music win begin September IS and
school viii continue throughout the
year Pupils beginning on or before
the 10th Of September will receive
music free for the first term. A hand
some new catalogue will soon be is
sued A series Of free concerts. vocal,
piano and pipe organ, will be given be-
ginning Ia September.
The Graham school, which is a
young institution has made substan-
tlsl progress and is gradually growing
in popularity. The coming year prom
ises to be a highly prosperous one
and the indications are that the en-
rollment will be far in excess Of last
year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
CONF FEDERATE VETS
HERE NEXT YEAR.
Chickasha Boosters Landed the Reunion-Un-
ion Of Two Divisions Effected at Sulphur
Cross Elected Commander

chickasha will have the honor Of
entertaining the Confederate veterans
Of Oklahoma next year,
Capt G. G. Bucahnan, Capt Jack
Hail, Capt. ]. D. Vance, DR.. J. s.
Downs and D. Maxwell returned last
night from Sulphur where they at
tended the reunion and through earn
est boosting landed the next reunion
for this city.
Nearly 400 veterans were in attend
ance, besides scores Of visitors. The
Chickasha veterans we're delighted
with the hospitality shown them and
they promised that this city would do
the handsome thing next year for the
old boys who wore the gray
Secretary Of State Cross was unani-
mously elected commander-in-chief Of
the New Oklahoma division Of the
Confederate veterans in the merging
OF the Oklahoma and Indian Territory
divisions. General Cabell Of Texas,
"Old Tige.' presided during the ANAL
gamation meeting Senator T P Gore
delivered one OF his Characteristic wit
ty and eloquent addresses to the vets
and was given a five minute ovation
Hon Z. J. Giddings Of Oklahoma City
delivered an eloquent address Cross
was given ten minutes demonstration
when his name was placed before the
convention.
BY order Of General Cabell the In
dian Territory and Oklahoma divisions
were dissolved and disbanded. Imme-
dlately thereafter the two divisions
through a beautiful marriage ceremo-
nyy, at which General Cabell oiiiciat-
ed, we're united General John
Threadgill, commander Of the dis
banded Oklahoma division, who repre-
scented Miss Oklahoma. clasped hands
with General r. B. Coleman, acting
for General D. N. HALEY, representing
Mr.. Indian Territory Immediately
thereafter Bin Cross, secretary Of
state, was put in nomination for ma
ior general Of the United Oklahoma
Confederate veterans and was unani-
mously elected. General Cross deliv.
cred an address Of acceptance at the
close Of which he appointed John l.
Gait. Of Ardmore. his adiutant gen
eral and chief Of stan
In the afternoon the brigades elect
ed the following biigadier generals:
.1Cherokee brigade, Chas ". McClemon
Chickasaw brigade, ] r Pullian
Claremore. Creek and Seminole bri
gade, William E. Gentry Council Hill
Ardmore; Choctaw brigade, John H
Han, Caddo; first brigade. v. G. W
Richardson, Oklahoma City, secon,
brigade. T. B. Hogg. Shawnee third
brigade, William Taylor. Altus.
A sham hattie was fought in the Ma
tional park and General Brant Kirk
in the presence Of fully $4,000 specta
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13

At the city council meeting yester-
day afternoon, upon petition Of prop
erty owners, sidewalks we're ordered
constructed on Third street from Kan
sas to Ohio avenue.
The city engineer was instructed to
prepare plans and specifications for
the storm sewers. It is expected that
the money derived from the sale OF
the sewer bonds will be ready lor use
within a week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-13
RUSH STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION

It was decided to use the money
thus obtained for constructing the
sewer mains and to tax the cost Of the
laterals up to the property owners.
It will cost about SIG for each lot.
This will make it possible to Lay
storm sewers through the entire dis
trict which is to be paved. The pres
ent intention is to pave the entire fiat
part Of the city and in many cases the
paving will extend to the city limits.