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The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
SUES SHOWMEH FOR A MIDGET
Robert n. Chambers Demands Dam
ages in the Sum of $4,000.
Asserts Circus PrOpriefors Per-
suaded the princess Wee TO
Break Her Contract with Him.

Robert NJ, Chambers, Snowman. yes
terday fled suit against Otto Ringing.
John Ringing. and Charles Ringing.
composing the firm OF Ringing Bros.
conductors Of the Barnum & Bailey cir
Gus. Tor Sl5o00 damages. for causing the
breaksge of contract which he alleges
he had with James Thompson, for the
Princess Wee" for exhibiting the latter
throughout the country.
Chambers sets forth that on January
l3. 1903, he entered into a contract with
Thompson. father Of the midget for her
exhibition tour He says he was to have
received half the receipts until Nay ],
when the contract expired. with privilege
Of renewal.
Chambers says he fulfilled his part Of
the contract, and the diminutive woman
proved such a drawing card that his
profits amounted 10 about 500 a week.
He charges that on March s, Ringing
Bros persuaded Thompson TO break the
contract, and the latter, with the midget.
Joined the circus owned by them Cham
bers claims TO be damaged in the sum
OF S15.000
Service Of papers In the suit was made
yesterday BY a deputy marshal on one Of
the Ringing brothers
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library of CnTess-Open ,. n. 10 10 .. n. o
secular days; from ,. to 10 p Sundays
snd Cn certain holidays.
Public Library-Open 4 N. TO .. n. holidays
10 q. m TO l9 p. u. Sundays. 2 to 10 .. a.
Executive Mansion-Open 10 .. u. 70 ?. n.
United States CapitOl-Open a N. 20 30 D
United States TreassTy-Open a. q. to ?. N.
State War snd Navy DepaHmeuts-0Den a, n.
10 2. n. THE original DeclsTation Of Independ-
snce is in the library Of th6 State Depa1nentl
United States Patent 0aee-0pen T. N. 20
United States Pension Bwsau-Open 8. n. to |
p.m.
United States Post-ofBce-0pen a. N. to 2 ?. n.
Washington City Pos.-ofice-Opea ali hours. ffhs
Dead Letter Office Is IN the city post-oflce.l
National Botanic 3srdeBs-Ope1 a.. n. 70 ,. n.
Fish Commisson-Open a. n TO 40 ,. N.
Army Medical Airseum-open 8. n. 70 1 20 D. "A.
National Aiuseum-open a. IA to $50 p. n. tin-
Guiding holidaysl.
Smithsonian lnstitufion-Open g. %. TO % D.
70. tnciudins holidaysl.
Agricultural Department-Open a. u. 70 80 D N.
Bureau Of Engraving and PFintiug-open g. n
70 2@D p N.
Washington Monument t5ss1 feet in height Open
80 a. n to 80 D N tEleEator runs from 3 A. n
until .. nj
corcOsan Gallery Of Art-opsn $50 q. N. to D.
n. in winter: a. N. 10 p. N. IN summer Sun.
days-lsN p. N. to 3 D. m. excepting IN mid-sun'
mer. Admission free oH Tuesdays Thursdays Sat
urdays and sundays; other days. &c admission.
Government Printing Ofiee-Open 70 q "a. 10 Z
.. N.
Navy YsTd-0pen =. N. to SO ,. N.
southWoFth Cottage. 55th st and Prospect ava
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Psrk-Open ali dag.
Rock Creek Bridge and PARK
Chevy Chase. kensington. and Chespezks Beach.
Naval 0bseFTatory-0pen 3 a. N. to p. n.
Mount Vernon tIhe home and tomb Of Washing.
tonl-Open II d. n. TO D. u.
Arlington National CemsteFy-Open ali dag.
FoTt Myer Military Post
Falls Church and Fairfax Court House.
United States Soldiers Home-0pen a N 70
sunset.
Cathedral Grounds. TsunallytoEn Foad-open 8
a m 10 p. %.
Cabin JOha Bridge CstholiO University. and
alexandria
Great Fans Of The potomae
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
GERMAN THINKER PRAISED.
University Men Discuss Works OF
GOttfried LeibnftE.

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz. the Ger
man philosopher, was lauded and his
works reviewed yesterday at a com
memorative meeting Of the Society for
Philosophical Inquiry az George Wash
ington University Hall
A large number Of the members were
president when President J. Mcbride in
troduoed Prof. George L. Raymond
L. r. D.. of George Washington Uni
versity.
Prof Raymond read an essay on Lelb-
nitz's doctrine of pre-estab bllshed har-
Faony. bringing out the salient features
Of the German philosophers arguments
Owing TO the illness Of Prof. George
NJ. Savage. s. T. D.. OF Holy Cross Col
Iege Of the Catholic University. Prof.
F. H. Bigelow, Of the Weather Bureau
read an essay on the physics of Leib-
nitz. The concluding paper was by DR..
Edward z. Richardson, of George Wash
ington University.
Yesterdays meeting was the conclud-
ing one OF the season. The society will
hold a banquet Monday night at the
Y. NJ. c. A. when adjournment will be
taken until October.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
CHANCELLOR DEFENDS BRUCE
Former superintendent Says COIOred
Principal Is Worthy Man.


William E. Chancellor. former superin-
tendent OF public schools of the District,
makes a statement in reference 10 the
appointment Of Roscoe Bruce to the po-
sition of assistant superintendent Of pub
lie schools.
'The report circulated on May TO the
effect that Roscoe Bruce had been ap-
pointed assistant superintendent Of
schools in the District by the influence of
Booker T. Washington, was absolutely
false" said Dr. Chancellor.
He said he had Mr.. Bruce appointed a
supervising principal after ne had passed
an examination in 1906 and he was pro-
NOTED assistant superintendent Of schools
in 1907.
81 wrote TO the head of Harvard Uni
versity," added Mr.. Chancellor. and
asked them If they would suggest some
good ColoTed man for the position Of
principal in one of the negro schools
President Eliot OF Harvard University
referred me 20 Mr.. Bruce and told me he
was in Tuskegee. I wrote to him and
asked him 10 take the examination. He
came to Washington and stood the re-
quired test and passed it with better
marks than any other applicant had ever
done, and upon those grounds, was sp-
pointed to the position.
THE reports, being circulated. are TO
injure Mr.. Bruce. and 1t is for the reason
that he is a schoOlman and one who will
give his best efforts to the District Of
Columbia that l take this action
Roscoe Bruce is not a disciple Of Book
er T. Washington. He holds broader
views OF the mission Of education for
the negro people than does the head Of
Tuskegee.
II know an effort is beiIg made to have
Assistant Superintendent Bruce removed
from his position. and that the colored
members of the board Of education have
always been against him"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
MAI. EVANS CELEBRATES.
DiSbuFsing Clerk In Interior Depart.
ment Rounds Out Quarter Century.

The disbursing Office Of the Interior De
partment presented more the appearance
yesterday Of a large floral establishment,
than a moneyed institution.
Maj, George ". Evans, who completed
his twenty-five years Of service that day
as disbursing clerk, was the recipient OF
an ovation testifying the respect and es-
TEEN in which he is held by the employees
OF the Interior Department His Office
was banked with a profusion OF flowers,
and the man received by the major was
heavily ladened with the kindiiest ex-
pressions Of good wishes congratulations.
and hopes for a long continued period of
official services.
Maj Evans was appointed disbursins
clerk May s. 1883 In his twenty-five
years as such he has made most en-
viable record. He has disbursed many
hundreds Of millions Of dollars and ac-
counted for the same IN an absolutely
correct manner without the loss of a
dollar to the United States or himself.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
WIDOW SUES FOR $4,000.
Mrs. Saunders Asks Recompense for
Husbands Death from Contractors.

Mrs. Rosa B. Saunders. widow Of
Thomas Saunders and Administrative OF
his estate. filed suit for $4,000 damages
from James steven and James Steven, jr..
trading as the Steven & Son Company.
contractors.
The declaration says the company has
a contract in connection with the erec-
tioa Of the Senate Office building. and on
January p employed Saunders as a hoist
ing engineer. Il is alleged that the en-
gine. Of which he was in charge. was
insufficiently protected. not being cover
ed, and that heavy stone fell upon
Saunders from an upper story, striking
the engineer and almost instantly killing
him. The declaration charges that the
company was negligent in not properly
safeguarding the engineer in his work.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
FIGHTS FOR GOOD ROADS.
Bethesda Association InstaIs Newly,
elected Officers.

The Bethesda Citizens Association held
its regular monthly meeting Monday night
in the town hall.
The officers who were elected at the
April meeting were duly installed.
S. d. Caldwell. the retiring president
made a short address. and then escorted
his successor. II. T. Newcomb. 10 the
chair. Z. f. Whiting, the newly elected
secretary and treasurer. was likewise es-
corted to his chair by the retiring officer,
H L. Heiskell
The members of the association extend
ed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Cald-
well for his earnest and able efforts for
the improvement of the Bethesda district
Mr.. Heiskell also was IN receipt Of thanks
for the able manner in which he had
conducted the many duties Of the office
of secretary and treasurer.
The association determined to increase
its efforts in behalf of good roads.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
TWO CASES POSTPONED.
Davis and Walters, Indicted Book
makers, Granted Continuances.

The case of William Davis, a book
maker, indicted nearly two years ago for
making a book at Benning and sentenced
to spend one hour in jail, 1t being a test
case. and the case OF John Walters. the
'perambulating" bookmaker, indicted
last fall. and which was taken before
the Court of Appeals following the over
ruling Of demurrer by Justice Stafford,
were reached yesterday. but argument
was again postponed.
Attorney A. S. Worthington. who repre-
sents the men. appeared before the Court
of Appeals and asked that the argument
be postponed, stating that New York
counsel desired 10 assist IN the argu-
ment. Mr.. Worthington also informed
the court that a bill pending In Congress,
If acted upon, would render unneces-
say the hearing of argument
Assistant District Attorney Mcnamara
stated that the government was ready
20 proceed, provided the time for hearing
argument was not extended beyond the
present month.
The court agreed to the postpone
ment
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR.
Once Prominent Architect Pays Pen.
atty for Attack on Girl.

Lindsey Watson. formerly an architect
Of means and standing in New York, and
who. recently, has represented in Wash
ington the architectural firm of Carrera
& Hastings in the construction Of the
Carnegie Institute administration build
ing, at Sixteenth and p streets, was yes
terday sentenced TO one years imprison-
ment for an attempted assault upon the
seven-year-oId daughter Of Sherman
Wells, who is superintendent Of the build
ing, representing the contractors
Watson, from the time OF his arrest
was on the verge of a collapse from
shame and humiliation, and begged the
detectives, as he had previously begged
the child's father. 10 put him to death
II was only his abject appeal 10 be killed
when caught in the dastardly act by Mr.
Wells, that saved him from more serious
punishment then and there
He is fifty-nine years old, and has three
children, one son being student at Cor
nell University. At the time Of the kill
ing Of Stanford White by Harry Thaw
in New York. Watson was connected
With Whites Offices. and is said TO have
had a part in much notable work in ar
chitectuTe.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
AID THE NEW 400 CLUB.
Washington Readers Club PIani
Entertainment for Saturday.

Entertainment for Saturday.
The Washington Readers Club is max
ing an effort to assist A. Lisners 400
club in raising money TO feed and clothe
the hungry. and prevent disease among
those most liable 10 g.
This Readers Club, composed OF the
most talented elocutonists OF Washing
ton. is TO give a recital for the benefit
Of the Citizens Relief Association, at the
Church of Our Father, next Saturday
evening. Such well-kHown members Of
the club as Miss Elizabeth Pechin. Miss
Bertha Wolf, Miss Emma l. Ostrander.
and Frederick F. Barber viii take part
in this recital. and will be assisted by
local musicians, Tickets ere now on sale
at W. F, Saunders Office. 1907 f street.
and at the Associated Charities head
quarters. S11 G street.
The 400 Club announces the following
new members: One hundred and seventy
six. Gen. Maxwell Z. Y. Woodruff; III.
Charles J. Bell; us. Joseph c. Hoppin;
49, Miss Elizabeth Lehman; $50. Mr..
Chaplin Brown.
This adds 81, 500 10 the fund.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Enter Not Guilty Pleas.

The second arraignment Of Edward n
Van Dyke. former chief of the ink di-
vision Of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, and Victor G. Bloede. president
Of the Victor G. Bloede Company, OF
Baltimore, indicted for alleged irreguIarI-
ties in connection with the sale of ink
to the government, took place yesterday
Both entered pleas Of not guilty.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

20 Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News. ana an
points South-Norfolk and Washington steamers
tyery evening IN the year at $50
70 Rock Creek Bridge, Geological PARK. Chew
Chase and Kensngton-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes
To AleXsndria-FeTry steamer IAekawanna every
hour and half from a. N. TO 6 D %.
To Fort MysT Arlington. National Cemetsrv
Falls Church, and Fairfax Court Houss-Cars from
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue and Aoue-
duct Bridge.
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hail steamer Charles
AacaleSter. daily. except Sunday, 10 a. n and Las
?. u
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
wife Asks for Maintenance.

Ada B. Wakefield yesterday fled a suit
for maintenance against her husband,
Samuel A. Wakefield. employe of the
Government Printing Office. Mrs. Wake
field says the marriage took place in
Albany, in November. 1855, and her hus-
band left her in May, 1905, agreeing to pay
her $55 a month for the support of herself
and two. children. She alleges he kept
the agreement until December, 1907.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Complains About HosnitaI

Albert E. Dieterich. of the ouray build
ing. complained against the management
of Washington Asylum Hospital to the
Commissioners n a letter. stating that
his servant was a patient at the institu-
ton, and that letters to the hospital au-
thorities TO find out whether her case
was one Of a contagious disease or not
were not answered categoricelly.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

Beginning Saturday. the seventh exhi-
bition of the Washington Architectural
Club will be in progress at the hemi-
cycle Of the Corcoran Gallery Of Art A
reception and private view OF the gallery
viii be held Friday evening. from $50 TO
II o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
COURT GIVES DECISIONS.
Judgment in the Howard Russell
Case Is Sustained,

The Court Of Appeals yesterday sus-
tanned the judgment Of the lower court
in the case Of Howard c. Russell against
the District Commissioners, directing on
a writ of mandamus, the enrolling of
Russell in Class 2 OF the Metropolitan
Police Force as Of July l. 1906.
The court sustained the action OF the
lower court in refusing a writ of nanda-
mus to Mary E. Male, a teacher. 10
compel the board Of education 10 rein
state her after she had been dismissed
without trial
A Judgment Of $500 given In the lower
court against the Standard OH COMPANY
in favor Of Abraham Brown was affirmed
Brown sued TO recover $1,000 damages
for injuries received by being struck bv
bale Of straw which dropped from the
loft Of the company's stable
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Renort srissinr onerntnr

The police were yesterday asked to To-
cate Henry B. Smith. thirty years old, a
telegraph operator, who has been missing
from his home 1884 Vermont avenue
northwest, since May 2. The operator is
stout man, smooth shaven, and has
light hair and complexion.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Funeral of Capt. smith.

Funeral services for Capt John W.
Smith, OF engine company No. Il, who
died Sunday last, were held at st. Mar
tins Catholic Church yesterday noon.
Requiem mass was celebrated. Interment
was at Mount Oiivet Cemetery. Cant
Darlington and Capt. c. Kramer and
four privates of the fire department acted
as pallbearers.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
win Give Annual Festival.

From 7 to Il o'clock this evening. the
annual spring festival Of All Souls
Church viii be held in the church audi
torium. Mrs E. o. Wood. wife Of Gen.
Wood, who for years was military at
tache at Tokyo. VIII be in charge of the
Japanese exhibit. A concert will be given
IN the church hall. participated II. by
Miss Flavia HILL Of Fairmont Sen Ia ary.
Otto Luebkert. Miss Emma Knor, Miss
Roberta Hope Amies, Herndon Morseu
Arthur Hammond Delbert, Mrs. Frank
Byram, and William f. Green.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Capt. Delano seriously III.

Brig. Gen. George F. Ellis. Com
mandant of Marines. yesterday received
a telegram from Palmyra. Cuba. saving
that Capt. Frederick H. Delano. of the
First Provisional Regiment of Marines
in Cuba, is critically ill. His father
Rear Admiral Francis H. Delano, retired
has been notified.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
May Open schools To-dav

The twelve public schools closed on &C.
count of the cold weather viii probably
be reopened to-day. The Weather Bu-
reau has sent out the report that warm
weather win be here this morning. supt.
Stuart said that if the predicted warm
spell arrives on time he will order the
supervising principals to reopen the build
ings.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

Engineer Commissioner Morrow has
recommended that the bid OF the Brennan
Construction Company for the paving of
First street northeast, between II street
and New York avenue. with granite
block, be accepted. The bid, which was
$l266o. is the lowest received.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
AsI,ford case Continned-

In order TO give William H. White, at
torney for E. F, Gibbs, more time to pre-
pare his case. his request 10 have the
second days hearing of the Ashford
Gibbs controversy postponed until .
o'clock this afternoon was granted by the
Commissioners yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
PROMINENT MEN COMING.
President and State Governors ia
Attend COrner-sfone Laying.

Attend Cornerstone Laying.
At the laying Of the cornerstone Of the
new building Of the Bureau Of American
Republics Monday afternoon next will be
Of international significance. The Presi-
dent Vice President. and the highest
persons in American judicial and social
life viii be present, and speeches will be
made by leading men Of several countries.
A number Of governors Of States have
signihed their intentions Of coming 20
Washington to attend the ceremony, and
It is probable they viii begin TO arrive to-
morrow.
The invocation viii be delivered by Car
dinal Gibbons. and the benediction by
Bishop CranstOn. dean Of the Protestant
cieTgy in Washington.
John Barrett, director OF the bureau.
viii open the exercises with q brief ad-
dress. lie viii introduce the presiding
officer. Secretary Of State Elihu Root.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
RED CROSS CONGRATULATED.
Organization Commended for It's
Work In Mississippi.

President Roosevelt has congratulated
the Red Cross for its relief work in the
tornado section of Mississippi In a let
ter 10 Miss Mabel T. Boardman.- secre-
tary Of the executive committee Of the
Red Cross, President Roosevelt wrote:
This is first-class. 1 want to c0ngrat-
ulate and thank you, and through you
the Red Cross. for its prompt action"
SIX more nurses are needed in Missis-
sippi. Clothing and food and medicine
are in demand. Contributions to the Red
Cross may be sent to 3A War Depart
ment, Washington, d. c.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

a voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
filed yesterday by Grosvenor f. Jarboe.
of the firm of Craycroft & Jarboe. grocers.
at u c street northwest He lists his
debts at s1,51l ard assets at S602.50.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Grants an AhsoIute Divorca

Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday signed
a decree granting an absolute divorce To
Mrs, Fannie Z. Policy. from James L.
Policy, painter, and allowing her to re-
sumo her maiden name, Fannie f. Smith
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
en- the market Physicians recommend IL
Phone Main 20S2-Joseph P. Fegan. 4Og
eth ST. nw.-for a full at. 81 delivered
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
HofeI Inhnson &c.

Choice sea food edibles now on. Little
neck clans, crab fakes. seaside oysters,
soft-shell crabs, &c. Noon lunch Table
dhote dinner and a Ia carte service. Life
time experience.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Wen Make Your Old Mattresses

For g, If old covers can be used. Prompt
thorough work Postal or phone 2149 for
wagon 10 call. Linger's, S11 eth st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
RObinson,. stable

VIII supply you with carriages for we'd
dings and theater parties at very reason
able rates. Just call NJ 1905, or call and
see US at our home. S17 18th st NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Purfssimn n su

Purissima n Superior EZe whisky.
Ripe with age and of the mellowest de-
velopment. A whisky OF medicinal value.
VIM. Cannon. 1925 7th ST. Phone N. as
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
LOAN COMPANIES.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
The Mans Store.

Do not delay in notifying this ofnes Of any
change Of address, locally oT b. mali. II
The paper is not te3ns served regularly o.
satisfactorily, make prompt complaint hy tele-
phone CT postal card. It is the aim 20 fur.
nish perfect service, snd homs subscribers
VII contribute to this end By reporting az
Unca any and all dsaeencieA Telephone.
Nsia s5G3
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

Carpets Taken Up, Cleaned and stored.
Lowest prices. =. H. Hinkel & Co., ass
Maine ave. sW. Phone 2025
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
ANDERSON Is In JAIL
Alleged Physician Wanted
OH Bad-check Charge.
ARRESTED IN a PRISON CELL

seIf-styIed Doctor, who Is Charged
with Attempting to Enter House of
Alexander Weir, Made to Furnish
Bail Bond, Following His Being
Held 10 Await Action of Grand Jury.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Petition in Bankruptcx

10S + st. NV. claims the lowest loan
ates in Washington Investigate.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
READY FOR SESSION
Episcopal Convention Opens
in st. Paul'S Church.
MENTIONED FOR BIsHOPRIC

List of the Delegates Who VIII Have
"A Right to Vote on Candidates for
the Plaee-Opening Meeting Begins
at 1Oi3O O'Clock This Morning.
Vote on Committees Tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

shaRer Creates Floral Designs
)f exceptional beauty. Store. 14th & Eye
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

Handsomely Tailored Rain Coats, $3.50
70 s25. The Rubber Store. sss st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
wouid Give Brennan Contract.

Durable Gas stove Tubing. Sc Ft.
Garden Hose. 10c UP. Rubber store, 9s9 Z
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06

watch f0r a cIty-RlndIe HIghlaads.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-06
Potted Plants for the Homo.
e. GnIIerr ErhIhIt

The best and healthiest specimens OF
growing plants are shown by Guide. I44 T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26

Grafton of the Botanic Garden ere it is
too late by taking immediate action to
prevent the destruction of its trees and
finding a more suitable place and a more
appropriate site for the Grant memorial"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-26

Rev Sydney Goodman. assistant rector
of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension
The church for men is to be conducted
in the new parish hall recently erected
adjoining the church in Kentucky avenue
The auditorium has seating capacity for
$50 persons. Services are to be held i'm
mediately after the regular Sunday even
ing service.
A moving picture show will afford en-
tertainment. Mr. Goodman feals that
many men who refrain from attending
church services by reason of embarrass-
ment due to the presence of the fair sex
will take advantage Of the opportunity
to listen to religious topics expressed in
a practical manner