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The Washington times., 1908-05-10
EFFECTS OF SUICIDE
PREACHER ARE SOLD

WOODBURY. y. J.. Nay s-The ef-
fects OF the late Rev George W. Tom
son. pastor OF the First Presbyterian
Church OF this city. were disposed Of
at public sale Friday afternoon at the
manse- There was big crowd OF curl
Gus people, but pensioners were few
Women predominated. and there was
some spirited bidding. particularly on
the bric-a-brac. An old violin was
watched by a strange man, and he was
astir when Il was put up The instru-
ment was started Al 10 cents, and was
finally sold 10 the stranger for s., and
ne left Immediately. chuckling 10 him
self
TWO small cream pitchers OF antique
design brought s.. Daniel Mumford be
ing the buyer. but the price was run
up by a Euclid street woman The next
article sold brought 2 cents Three old
valises brought cent.
The Rev Mr.. Esgen, the only minister
present. paid 81 for teapot There
were number OF pictures sold. and
these brought the highest kind OF
prices. some were OF old design, and in
the aggregate these brought more than
800.
Much OF the furniture went at low
prices There were a few pieces OF an
tique. but local junk dealers gobbied
these up. A great quantity OF dishes
were sold. and these brought high
prices. Carpets sold for a song
Mrs Kenworthy, who was the dead
pastors hancee, IS at Asbury Park with
her daughter.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Els Planning Barn Dance
And Jubilee for Next Month

Csfcers OF the executive COMMITTEES
which has the entertainment directly in
charge are Fred J. 1Iersheimer. chair
man; Harvey G. Ellis, secretary, and
NJ y Mccormick. treasurer. Following
are the chairmen Of the committees
which have been appointed to arrange
the details:
Refrc4nmeut committee. Z II Neu-
meyer jr-; country store. James IT.
Dunn country circus. Lloyd B. Brooke,
purchasing and donations. Harry King.
reception visiting Elks. Ernest W En-
cry; press, Arthur D. Marks: autoIno-
bile races. F. c Berens: trotting-mule
races. DR.. c. T. Hatfield. printing and
badges, James L Feeney: music. John
c Maxwell: advertising. Frank Il Fer
rs; ca-tirg. Rudolph RiegeI: entertain
meut. Zoe F1ulIersOn. hre and police
William T. Belt voting contests. Frank
2. Garrison: transportation, =. T. MOI
fett; dancing Herman Richards: control
Of barn. George A. Mason; physician.
Dr. w F. Walter; straw rides. ]. VII
liam Lee: cash donations. Emil G. Sha-
fer, finance. n q Mccormick
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
ANCIENT GOLD COINS
TAKEN BY BUCKETS

MILAN, May "a regiment Of 1nfan-
try has been sent TO Aria, near Ferrara,
10 guard the excavation from which so
far half a million francs worth Of
ancient gold coins has been dug. The
military completely surrounds the spot
and keeps on adventures. thieves, and
curiosity seekers, who arrive from all
parts of the province.
The discoveries OF the treasure hoard.
the brothers PozzoH, having agreed TO
pay the state . per cent OF the value
of the gold and silver recovered, the
government is now directing the exca-
Vations.
When the labOrers digging in the
ground first came upon the treasure
gold coins were so plentiful as to be
scooped up in buckets. Most OF them
belong to the fourteenth and fifteenth
centuries and bear the portrait and
stamp of Queen Joanna of Naples. who
was hanged by the usUrper. Charles
XII. There are also coins from almost
every Italian principality and republic
then in existence. including numerous
papal coins.
It is assumed that the Adriatic once
covered the territory where Aria now
stands. and that the treasure hoard was
the war chest Of some vessel wrecked
there
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
WISCONSIN GOVERNOR
TO Be GUEST OF CLUB

An Informal reception and smoker IN
honor Of Gov. James O. Davidson. will
be given by the Wisconsin Republican
Club al Pythian T ample reXt Wednes-
day evening. Invitations nave been is
sued by Secretary H. H. Burton. 10 all
Republicans. natives OF Wisconsin. who
are now residents OF the District OF
Columbia 10 attend
The program and arrangements are IN
charge or A. Z Cowlts. president Of the
club. and Philip BuetCner, chairman Of
the executive committee. Besides having
Governor Davidson as their guest. they
also have assurances OF having present
Charles r. Van Iise president OF the
University of Wisconsin; J. Frear, sec
rotary Of state; STATE Senator j. a
Stout. and other prominent men.
Present Indications are that every
Representative and Senator from Wis
consiE in Congress viii be present 70
take part in the program.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

Make ready for the big show
One thousand washington Elks have
joined their energies ard viii give an
other rural jubilee and barn dance at
the ReIntng race course
The dates scheduled for this event are
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
June IS. II and IS. and the success at
tending a similar celebration OF the Elks
last year promises to be eclipsed by the
program which is now being arranged
The EllCs last year gave a circus. This
season they promise thai Barnum &
Bailey VIII be put TO shame. Every
inch Of the big race course viii be uti-
lied for a feature which VIII be unique.
The same principle Of secrecy which
marks certain affairs % the fraternity
IS being maintained regarding the va
rious attractions ar the latest and
greatest show but the EIks can be
trusted-to judge by the results Of last
years ntertainment-and those who
had fun out at the barn dance and jubI-
lee last spring are quite willing 10 trust
10 the efficient committees which have
the affair in charge
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
DEANWOOD CITIZENS HEAR
ABOUT RAILROAD CROSSING

The Deanwood Citizens Association
held its regular meeting last Wednesday
night James Shepard. president OF the
association, announced that q com
uunicatiOn had been received from the
Commissioners that the latter could
take no further action about the rail-
road crossing the property being held
by the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore
and Ohio railroads ending at Lane
place
The report OF the highway committee
was presented, and contained the an
nOunCement that better light facilities
had been provided at Whitman avenue.
The committee is composed Of A Ia
Bagly. J Lacy. and X. Watson.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
GRADUATION EXERCISES
WILL LAST THREE DAYS

Graduation exercises lasting three
days have been planned by the Martha
Washington Seminary for its senior
class The formal exercises viii open
next Friday night with a musicale. and
viii close on the following Thursday,
the reception being held on the Tues
day intervening
The program follows
Friday evening, May Is. at $50 O'Clock.
recital by pupils of music department:
Tuesday evening May 19, s 10 10 o'clock,
reception 10 graduating class. Thursday
evening, May q, at $50 O'Clock. gradual
ing exercises
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
MEMORIAL DAY CALL
ISSUED BY G. A. R.

In accordance with the regulations OF
the order. the headquarters OF the De-
partment OF the Potomac. Grand Army
Of the Republic. has issued its annual
bulletin on the Memorial Day exer-
cises. The bulletin Is as follows
Our Memorial Day II brings 70 Us
the best and truest memories OF The
past. inspiration for the duties OF the
present, and gives hope and courage for
the future; and as We observe this Ne
mortal Day, bringing our garIands OF
dow srs 10 decorate the last sleeping
r &c Of our departed comrades. let uz
dc 50 With a true spirit OF devotion 10
and Tor the cause for which they gave
TIER lives. and may We. BY our devo-
ton to duty. teach the coming genera
tons lessons OF loyalty 70 home. coun-
Try. and God
This Is not a day for frfvoliry and
pleas IRE seeking. but should be devoted
10 the memories OF the men that gave
their lives that the nation might live.
and 10 high and noble thoughts THAI
VIII have the tendency 20 lead This na-
ton 10 a higher and better Christian
civilization With this in view, the
Grand Army Of the Republic invites al
patriotic citizens Of the District OF Co
lumbia 10 cooperate in devotiug this
che day TO the memory OF the nations
dead
Ny comrades. as the Engineering
shadows OF life blend into the twilight
hours, and you sit in the quiet OF your
homes, may you have the satisfaction
Of knowing that in the hour o. youz
country's peril you were true and loyal
and as citizens since you have lived
lives OF usefulness and devotion 70 your
comrades and your country. and have
been faithful 4 the discharge Of the
duties assigned you by the Master.
when the summons 10 report beyond
the river comes. may you have an
abundant entrance into the upper and
better kingdom. that land Of joy. glad
ness, and perfect day"
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
NEW CHIEF OF ENGINEERS
MUST BE CHOSEN SOON

There IS much speculation in army cir
cles in washington as to the successor
OF Brig Gen. Alexander Mackenzie as
chief Of engineers. General Mackenzie
will retire for age May p. Two men
are prominently mentioned for the
place. They are Col Thomas w. Sy-
mons, who has been in charge Of the
Erie canal, and Lieut.. Col. Smith 8.
Leach.
Colonel Symons has just been pro-
NOTED to colonel as a result of tie re-
tireuent Friday OF Colonel Adams: Maj.
George A. linn has been promoted 70
lieutenant colonel: Capt. George P. Pow
ell to major; First Lieut.. Ernest 4. Peek
TO captain. and Second Lieut.. Carlos J.
StoIbfand to first lieutenant.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
IMPROVED DAIRY METHODS
DESCRIBED IN REPORT

The report OF Clarence b Lane. as
sistant chief OF the dairy division OF the
United states Department of AEricul-
ture. has just been published.
The report deals with the rapid strides
made by tEis bureau in the institution
Of scientific methods Of conducting dairy
farms, from the care OF the stock and
their quarters 70 the transportation OF
the product with the utmost expediency
and cleanliness According to the report
the progress made in gaining the CO
operation and assistance Of practically
all Of the larger dairy firms in the
United States has been very gratifying
The pamphlet further says that the
smaller concerns also are becoming
more and more in favor OF the systems
suggested by the bureau.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
CENTURY MARK PASSED
BY ARCANUH COUNCIL

IN honor Of crossing the century mark
in its growth. Municipal Council Of the
Royal Arcanum, which is the youngest
council of that order in this city. had
as its special guests at its meeting Wed
nesday night, az PyJhian Temple, Grand
Regent Arthur Z. Cook and officers OF
the grand council. 10 witness a special
class initiation. on invitation Of Munic-
ipaI Council, the degree team of Ma
tional Council Of this city, was present
and conferred the Gardner degree" on
a class OF seven candidates, which en-
abled Municipal Council 10 pass the
century mark On completion or the
degree work. Grand Regent Cook con-
graduated Municipal Council on its
progress. and compHmented the degree
team Of National Council on the i'm
pressivc manner In which the ritualistic
work was conducted AS a mark Of es-
TEEN. and as a souvenir OF the occasion,
Grand Regent Cook was presented with
a handsome Royal Arcanum button.
The entertainment committee OF Mu-
nicipal Council A. z. Foote, chairman,
presented an attractive program. in
Guiding an address by Mrs. Edward N.
Robinson. Of Missouri. on the mission
Of the ladies' auxiIiaries Of the Royal
Arcanum; an instructive talk on the
work of the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing. by DR.. Glendie b Young. a
member of Municipal Council. and tenor
solos by Mr.. Roderick- Refreshments
were served
With Grand Regent Cook were Past
Grand Regent William w. Chase. Grand
Secretary Benjamin White. Grand Chap
lain Harry G. LEM. Grand G ude s. l.
.Besselievre, Grand Warden G. 3. Young,
Grand Sentry NJ Barlow Mercer, Dep
uty Grand Regents J. W. Hodges and
I S. Chilcs. and Supreme Representa-
tive 7 ia Cv,afys
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Representative to National
Gathering Is Head of
Talbot Camp.
h H. WILLARD,

H. H. 4uIlard was unanimously elect
ed al the District convention Wednes-
day as the representative Of the 100
Modern Woodmen Of America OF the
District in the national mead camp AZ
Peoria. H.
Ar. Willard is now serving his third
consecutive year as the presiding Of
ncer Of A. R. Talbot Camp.
A. r. Talbot Camp met in regular ses-
sion Thursday night. the degrees were
conferred upon three candidates Ar
rangements We're competed for the Of
hcers and degree team 70 visit Alexan-
cria Camp Wednesday. and exemplify
the degree work. The annual excursion
OF the camp 10 Chesapeake Beach will
take place July H.
Lincoln Camp IL its regular session
initiated three candidates. A z Chat
Zee presided, and was assisted in the
degree work by Messrs. Van de Bogart
Frantz, Dawson, and Mahoney.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
COLUMBIA LODGE VISITS
BALTIMORE SHIELD O. HONOR

Columbia Lodge. no. 81. Shield OF
Honor. paid a fraternaI visit TO Hamp-
den Lodge, Of Baltimore, on Saturday,
May p A banquet Of 80 covers was
served in their honor The speech Of
welcome was made by DR.. Alvey. past
master o. Hampden Lodge. and was
answered by Past Master Skinner, Of
C0Iumb a. Speeches were made by Su-
prcme Master j. lie Grand Cole and
Past Grand Master Davis. and others.
a specl7l sermon was preached on Sun
day at the Otterbein Memorial Church,
by the pastor. the Rev. Charles Z.
Fultz, 2 member of Hampden- After
dinner the visitors returned home.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
NEGRO KILLS GATEKEEPER;
DEMANDED ADMISSION FEE

AUGUSTA. Ga. May s-Because he
could not get into bali ground incIos-
IRE at Campania without paying IS
cents admission, Gus Williams. a des-
perete negro. shot and instantly killed
Bob Tillman, the gatekeeper.
Williams endeavOred 10 enter the
grounds without paying the usual fee
charged, and when IL was demanded OF
him he stepped back about ten feet.
pulled a large pistol and deliberately
fred or the gatekeeDer. The bail en-
tered just behind the left ear and TIL
man dropped dead.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

eft; first vice president. Miss Elizabeth
y Hyde; second vice president Mrs
Rachel Tougate Beck; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Edith Kingman Kern;
assistant corresponding secretary. Miss
Nary T. Torrance. recording secretary
Mrs j. O. Estabrook; treasurer, Miss
Jessie A Grlswold, auditor. Miss Mae
Ruth NOrcross; librarian, Mrs LYDIA j.
Young Withee; historian. Mrs Annie A.
WfIer- reporter. Mrs. Helen II. Garden
or.
No change was made in the state rep
rcsentatives.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
DEATH Turks AT TOP
OF POLE BOY CLIMBS

PITTSBURG. May 9.-Two hundred
persons watched Frank, aged eight
years. son of William Naire, of Turtle
Creek. struggle to escape from a live
wire at the top of a tall telegraph pole
The boy climbed the pole, which is be-
side the Pennsylvania railroad. a short
distance from his home, and when he
reached a small platform at the top,
where several batteries were placed, he
caught wire and was unable to re-
lease himself.
For ten minutes the boy writhed in
pain Two linemen climbed TO his as
sistance. and though he was carried
down he died within half an hour
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
NOTHING.

4 young lady who had been iII wrote
10 her dance in distant city.
Dear One. your birdie has been
very. very sick II was some sort Of ner-
vous trouble. and the doctor said 7
must think OF nothing. absoluteIv moth
ing Dear one, how much 1 missed
You. I thought only Of you and now
I an well again
After reading IL the young man sat
for q long time lJ--Phfladelphia
Record
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
W0MAN'S SINGLE TAX CLUB
TO ENTERTAIN 0KLAH0MANS

The Woman's Single Tax Club viii
give banquet nex5 saturday night al
Freund's, SIS Tenth street. IN honor Of
the Oklahoma delegation in Congress.
Preceding the banquet a reception viii
be held at O'Clock, when the guests
win be presented TO the Senator's and
Representatives from the newest State
IN the Union
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
ARCH MASoNs CONFER DEGREES.

Degrees OF past master and most ex-
oeTent master were conferred on twelve
candidates by Mt Horeb CHAPTER,
No. u. Royal Arch Masons. in Scottish
Rite Hall Friday night. Companion
Carey s. Frye conferred the degrees Of
rast master. while the degree Of most
excellent master was conferred by Com
panion William A. Kimmel both Of
Mt Horeb Chapter. A large number
Of Masons witnessed the exercises
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
HIS LUCK.

A citizen who had looked upon the
vine when he was no longer sure what
color Il was, in the course Of his Journey
home encountered a tree protected BY
an iron tree guard. Grasping the bars.
he cautiously felt his way around il
twice.
Curse it, he moaned- sinking 10 the
ground in despair. Locked in."-Every-
bodys Magazine
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
PATRIOT ORDER OF AMERICA
ENJOYS ANNUAL SUPPER

More than three hundred members and
guests assembled at the annual supper
gwen by Camp No 2. Patriot Order OF
America. in their hall at Seventh and
D streets northwest, last night. A pro
gram was presented including recita-
tons by Mss Irene McKeown. Miss
Lola Ellis. and Miss Lula B. jenkins
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
WARRANT FOR BooKKEEPER.

WILLLAAISPORT. Pa, May Sat
Sunbury. Pa, today. a warrant for the
arrest and a writ for the seizure of the
personal property Of Francis NJ. Broome.
head bookkeeper for the Sunbury Trust
and Safe Deposit Company, were issued,
alleging a shortage of $1,000. Broome
disappeared on the afternoon after a
bank examiner found discrepancies in
dren.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
FAMILIAR FACES.

Now lere is a joke sent US by a kind
friend who anonymously nghtens our
labors. Where have we saw its face
befOre2 1t seems familiar 20 us, but
we can't place It. Can you? Hers
II IS:
He-What would you 90 If I'd kiss
you2
Shield scream for mamma
Heard what would she dO2
She--&Cthing-She's stone deaf.
Oh, very weu.-Cleveland Leader.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Reports Are Read at an
Annual Meeting Held
Here.

At the annual meeting of the league
of American Penwomen last week re-
ports Of the various officers were pre-
scented. after which the following Of
dcers were elected for the ensuing year.
President. Mrs. La Sale Corbel Pick
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
CENTURY LODGE
RECEIVES VISITORS
Grand Officers of the
Pythians Make Spring
Call.

Grand Chancellor G. II. Woodward and
his associate grand lodge officers paid
their spring visit 20 Century Lodge. No.
So at their castle hall, in Pythian Tenn
pie. Monday evening. There was a
large attendance. and interesting ad-
dresses were delivered by Grand Mas
ter at Arms Wiley. Grand Vice Chan
cellor Albert Kahlert, and Brother $.
A. Murdoch, Of Hsvana, III. Grand
Chancellor Woodward. on behalf Of the
grand lodge. presented 20 Past Grand
Chancellor Day q beautiful past grand
ehancellor's jewel, suitably engraved.
The lodge is presided over by Chan
cellor Commander n Stearman. secre-
tary OF the Chancellor Commanders
Club.
Decatur Lodge, No. g. Knights OF
Pythiss, conferred the rank OF knight
On one esquire April 2S, and the rank OF
page on May 8.
syracusians Lodge. No 10. conferred
the rank Of esquire on a class Of four
last Friday, and there was a large at
tendance.
Washington Company. No. /. Uniform
feet themselves for the ming competi-
i've drills in Boston I'm > Igust-
The Grand Lodge officers paid their
spring visit 10 Union Lodge. NO. p. in
Pythian Temple, Wedne sday evening
Addresses were made by Vice Chancel-
or BoweR. OF Amaranth Lodge. No. 2s.
Past Grand Chancellor T. A Bynum;
Brother Shyly, OF William Mckinley
Lodge. No. l. of Manila, p. J., and
others
Union Lodge has again been called
upcl % lay al rest another Of lis MEN,
bers in the death OF Past Grand Chan
I cellor i. c. Gil. ST.. who died April %.
The lodge has sustained heavy .css in
/ the death Of this brother.
The Chancellor Commando Club
] held ics regular meeting at Pythian
Temple, Nay l. The club has plans un-
der way for the observation Of Memo
rial Day, which falls on June 10.
The grand chancellor. as chairman OF
the club, has appointed the following
/ committees;
Program. c. T. Winans. J. d. Roweu,
Charles Boyd, r z. Srcute. ana g T.
NcAIlister; press and printing. B. A
Sherwood. S. NJ. Pearson and David
/ Pollock; hail and decorations. c. H
! Spear. ]. c. Bell and a. J. Sherwood,
reception committee, the chancellor
commanders of the various subordinate
/ lodges.
| Washington Camp No. J. and J. 7
/ ColdweH Company. No. = OF the Uni
form Rank. have voted 20 attend the
( Uniform Rank Encampment in Boston
/ The funeral OF MAJ. Harry Coggins
I the commanding officer OF the First
Battalion, First Regiment, Uniform
! Rank. was held Sunday from his resi-
ldence. $40 Sixth street northwest. Major
! Coggins was a member OF Excelsior
( Lodge. No a. which lodge attended in
a body and performed the Pythiaus
[ burial service.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
SCHOOL STAIRWAYS
SOURCE OF DANGER
Intlammable Materials Found
Stored Under Wooden
Steps.
Street Entrances for First
Floor Class Rooms
Recommended.

IN A report 20 the District Commis-
sioners on the condition OF nineteen
scnool houses. which he Investigated
with reference to their IRE protection.
Chief William T Belt, of the Fire De-
parmtent. calls the attention of the
Commissioners to the practice which
prevails in some Of the schools o. main
tanning store rooms in which inhamma-
bic materials are kept under stairways.
In the event Of fire. ne says. smoke
and gases would ascend the stairways
Immediately, and prevent their use Es-
pecially is this the case with those
schools having wooden stairways- The
space under these stairways has no
ire protection whatever, says Chief
Belt, and the steps and the floor Of the
platforms leading to the main exits are
exposed. Fire originating under these
stairways would quickly destroy the
wooden platforms leading to the exits.
Finds Worthless Hose.
IN the Armstrong Manual Training
School he found standpipe system
with a hose made Of such material and
IN sucn condition that 1t is practically
useless. The hose is made OF thin linen,
and leaks TO such an extent that no
TOW could be obtained from the nozzle.
Chief Belt recommends that cotton rob
Der lined hose be procured and attached
20 the standpipe as promptly as pos
sible.
In the Ketcham school it was found
that there was a fight OF wooden steps
inside the main entrance The assem-
bly, hall on the top floor Of this building
IS reached by two flights Of wooden
steps, each but four feet wide. leading
10 a wooden platform. and two add
tional fights of wooden steps. " the
bottom Of these steps the door leading
10 the teachers room. when open, OBJ
structs half the entrance TO the north
wooden stairway.
He recommends that the wooden steps
and platform in this fretrap be replaced
by iron or hreproof steps, and tnat the
door be replaced by a double swinging
door
Five Buildings Need Stairways-
Five buildings, the 8Iagruder, Blake
Garrison, Phelps. and Van Buren,, are
provided with wooden stairways, says
Chief Belt, in his report 1T has been
recommended that these wooden stair
wavs be torn out and replaced by IRON
or fireproof stairways. If this IS not
done the necessary hre-escapes should
be placed on these buildings. TO insure
the escape Of the teachrs and pupils In
event OF fire"
Chief Belt recommends that in all
school buildings wherever conditions
will permit. that the pupils on the hrst
floor be provided with exits leading di-
rectly from their school rooms into the
open air. Pupils on the first floor par
1icuiarly kindergarten scholars, have
not that promptness Of action which IS
TO be expected OF older and larger pu-
pills. and are apt to become confused
BY providing these extra exits these
pupils would be able 10 escape from the
building without using the main hall or
staIrways. and thus avoid the danger
of being knocked down and trampled
upon by the pupils on the upper floors
In event Of fire or panic OF any kind.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

Decatur Lodge. No. 2, Knights OF
Pythiss, conferred the rank OF knight
On one esquire April Is. and the rank OF
page on May 8.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

Syracusians Lodge. No. 10. conferred
the rank Of esquire on a class OF four
last Friday. and there was a large at
tendance.