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The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
Police Looking for Boys.

The police were yesterday asked to To-
cate John Gilmore and Charles How
rocks. boys who ran away from Phila-
delphia with the Intention of coming to
this city. The request came in a letter
from the mother of one of the boys. She
said they left home on Wednesday lest
On Thursday, postal cards were received
by the parents bearing a Washington
post-mark. Gilmore is thirteen years old
and his companion twelve years old.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
HefIin's victim Goes to Jail.

Assistant District Attorney Ralph Civ
en- demanded $500 bond for the defendant
when Louis Lundy. the negro who was
shot by Representative Hefin. of Ala
bama. was aTraigned in the Police Court
yesterday. on a charge OF assaulting
Mamie Hickman, an aged and paralytic
negro. The negro demanded a jury trial,
and, in default of bail. was remanded to
jail.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
LOAN COMPANIES.
SEEKS MAYOR GARRETT'S JOB.
Democrat Aspires to Be Chief Exec
utive in Glen Fcbo.

ntiVe IN Glen Echo.
"A strenuous contest for the navoraltv
OF the celebrated town Of Glen Echo viii
take place on Monday, May 4.
Mayor John ". Garrett is q candidate
for reelection. and he viii be opposed
by James D. Riley, merchant. who has
raised the issue that the present mayor
IS too youthful and his policies too rad
ical, and that he is generally unfit for
the honor
Mayor Garrett yesterday said that he
had nothing to say against Mr.. Riley.
his competitor, except that he seemed 10
be of reactionary tendencies. He also
said that had his administration not been
attacked by Riley and his friends. he
would not have been a candidate for re-
election. but, being rather iercely assail-
ed, he is not content to relineuuish the
Office under fire.
He says that he will have no difficulty
in defeating his opponent, and feels so
confident OF election that he will be In
Washington at law school while the con
test is being waged.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
TAKES OATH OF OFFICE.
Mr.. Murray BECOMES Comptroller of
the Currency,

Lawrence 0. Murray, former Assistant
Secretary Of the Department OF Commerce
and Labor took the oath Of Office as
Comptroller of the Currency at 1870
o'clock yesterday morning, and entered
upon the performance Of his duties
The oath was administered by J. F.
Fitzpatrick. in the presence Of Secretary
Cortelyou and most Of the officials Of the
Treasury Department and Of the Depart
ment Of Commerce and Labor. The new
Comptroller received a number OF floral
embems.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
ROMANA BANK BROKE
Italian Financier Caught at
Fort Washington.
DEP0sITORS SEEK THEIR CASH
Joseph Bersani Decided to Aid His
COuntrymen Who Were In Need,
ana Was without Funds to Make
Good When Called UpOn by Those
Who Had Trusted Him.

Joseph Bersani, an italian banker, was
arrested yesterday afternoon at Fort
Washington by Detectives Weldon and
Burlingame. of the Central once, on
charge Of grand larceny. He is. locked up
at the First precinct station.
1t was with visions Of owning rows Of
six-story tenements, each crowded with
occupants, that 'Vittorio Vittori and
dozen or more of his feIlow-Italians de-
posted their savings in the ''Banca Ro-
mana"
1t was several months ago that the
visions first appeared, and they were
brought into being by one Joseph Bersani,
a shrewd son of Italy. who established a
grocery store at 32S Third street south
west. Perceiving how his fellow-counuy-
men squandered their money. he began to
think over the matter. A few days later
the sign, ''Banca Romano" appeared over
his doorway. Shortly after the sign ap-
peared. so also did several depostors.
Among the ones who wished to have a
bank account. and eventually be a mag
nate, was Vittorio Vittori He deposited
Sl0O
Calls Upon His Banker.
Vittori mad occasion TO use some of his
money a couple of days age and called
upon his banker. He was informed that
lie possessed no funds, and when he called
again, found the bank closed and the
banker gone. He then notified the police.
Bersani's arrest followed.
After the banker was arrested at Fort
Washington. he was brought back to this
city in the police launch, Major Sylves-
ter On the way he was we'll soaked by
waves from some larger river boats.
The banker explained to the detectives
that he was not trying 10 experiment in
frenzied finance, but had merely loaned
the money deposited by Vittori and his
friends to assist some of his countrymen
who were in hard luck When these men
were able they would pay him. ne said.
and then he would pay the depositors in
his bank
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
CONVICTED OF MURDER.
Richard Gregory, Negro, May BE
Hanged for killing Garner.

jury IN Criminal Court. No. ?. yes
terday returned verdict Of guilty, In
the case Of Richard Gregory. negro. in
dicted and charged with murder, first
degree. The penalty is death. and Justice
Barnard remanded Gregory for sentence.
Gregory was charged with causing the
death of William a. Garner. negro, on
August 81 last. The negroes quarreiled
over a woman, and Gregory struck Gar
ner over the head with a rock. indicting
wound which caused almost instant
death.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29

New tags for motorcycles have been IN
trodueed, and may be obtained from the
permit clerk of the District to take the
place of tags heretofore in use. The old
tags were too large for motorcycles. but
not for automobiles.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29

Funeral services for Rudolph c. Hines.
who died Saturday, were held yesterday
afternoon at the family residence. 1913
Eighth street northwest. Rev. J. E. A
Doerman, pastor of Grace Lutheran
Church, conducted the services. The pail
bearers were Messrs. Robert Berberich.
Charles Dismer, Ernest Rupert, Daniel
Edlin, George Pohleis. and Fred Bex. In
terment was in Prospect HAl Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
Fernn,a GrnnrIIIe Rre

Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
en- the market Physicians recommend ii.
Phone Main 20S2-Joseph P. Fegan, 4Oe
eth st. nw.-for a full at. 81 delivered.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
Rnhinsnn,a Stable

Hopes that its patrons viii not take the
word of the telephone exchange when they
say busy now" Insist on getting NJ. 1905.
Carriages at reasonable rates.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
CUBAN CENSUS COMPLETE.
Director In Charge OF Island Emu
meration Returns to Washington.

After a stay in Cuba lasting eleven
months. during which time he acted as
director Of the Cuban census. Victor H
Olmstead has returned TO Washington,
that the figures obtained throughout the
island may be compiled at the Census
Office.
Although Mr Olmstead will remain di-
rector Of the Cuban census until the
work is done, Director North will have
charge Of the corps of men and women
employed to complete the final details
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
This Is a Coed Time to Have

It costs but 81: or If new ticking is
needed. 81 First-eass work Phone 2l49
for wagon. Linger's, Sn 7th st. nv.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29

purIssima a Superior Rye Whisky.
Ripe with age and Of the mellowest de-
velopment A whisky of medicinal value
VIM. Cannon, 1Z25 7th st. Phone N SIS
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29

You'll Need Rubber Gloves for Spring
Housecleaning. 81 The Rubber Store, 9Ss 3
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29

Good Gas stove Tubing, sc Foot.
Garden hose, 10c up. Rubber Store, 9s3 T.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
Conduct Rites for Hines.

Effective Schemes of Decoration
For Weddings. Shaffer. Florist. 18th &
The Washington herald., 1908-04-29
Potted plant. at Cu5es.
Nevv Tags for MotorcyeIes.

a. OAAt
An exquisite showing of the most ueri-
toTiOus specimens. 1914 F.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
Dingy Glass Room Walls
Injure Sight of Children
Who Go to Giddings School

That the walls ia the eight class
rooms Of the GiddIngs School are 50
dingy as TO affect the sight OF the chill
dren WIS a statement contained in
report recently forwarded 10 the Com
mIssionsrs by the Board Of Education
through its secretary. Harry o. Htne-
The halls OF the building, it was
stated, received a coat OF calcimine
during the summer, but the school
rooms. proper. which were in equal or
even greater need Z cleaning were, for
some reason omitted. The board re-
guested that the rooms be calciminedi
adding that. according 10 the Janitor
of the building. a similar request has
been made for the last three years,
Henry Storey. superintendent Of re-
pairs 10 whom the letter was referred,
said thr- an examination - Eile oCi.d-
ing showed the falls Of the class rooms
tn hC Us stIted by the ErSrt suc that
IN addition the plastered ceilings on the
first floor were in a dangerous condl-
zion The necessary repairs. ne said,
have been made and the Board of Edu
cation Will be so informed.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
FIGHT CHILD LABOR,
WOMEN'S CLUBS ENLISTED

The women's clubs and federations Of
the country have been enlisted on the
side OF the anti-child labor legislation.
which Senator Beverage is seeking. AS
the result Of IL. the desks Of Senators
are being flooded with petitions from
women's clubs ali the way from Maine
TO California These petitions are in
sisting strongly that Congress carry
out the plan OF the Indiana statesman
10 prevent child labor.
OF course, the lawyers OF the Senate,
are generally inclined to the opinion
Child labor must be regulated by the
States and that the Federal Government
cannot adequately reach it. But Sena-
tor Beverage has evidently set out to
try the effect of exhibition Of public
sentiment on Congress. and his col
leagues are accusing him Of stirring up
the women's clubs to camp on their
trail He las by no means abandoned
his effort to get legislation on this
question, aAd IL still hopeful that Con
gress viii act.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
RAILROAD MAN
Didn't Like Being Starved.

A man running on a railroad has to
be in good condition all the time or he
is liable 10 do harm TO himself and
others.
A clear head is necessary II run a
locomotive OF conduct a train. Even
railroad mans appetite and digestion
ara matters Of Importance, IS the clear
brain and steady hand result from the
healthy appetite followed by the proper
digestion OF food.
For the past five years" writes a
ralroader, Il have been constantly
troubled with indigestion. Every doctor
me to desth. First. / was dieted on
warm water and toast until I was al
most starved; then, when they would let
me eat. the indigestion would be right
back again
only temporary relief came from
remedies, and I tried about all of them
/ saw advertised. About three months
ago a friend advised me 10 try Grape
Nuts food The very first day I noticed
that my appetite was satisfied, which
had not been the case before, that I can
remember.
On a week. / believe, I had more en-
erav than ever before in my life. / have
gained seven pounds. and have not had
a touch Of indigestion since / have been
eating Grape-Nuts. When my wife saw
how much good this food was doing me
she thought she would try Z awhile
I'VE believe the discCverer OF Grape Nuts
found the Perfect Food.
Name given by Postum CO., Battle
creek. Mich. Read The Road 70 Well
vilIe," in pkgs. There's Reason
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
BANNER TAFT DAY
At WHITE HOUSE
His Nomination and Elec.
ton Predicted by PreSi-
dents Callers.

This was Taft day" at the White
House. In addition to another one Of
the original Taft men showing I'D.
there were a large number of visitors
emphaticaiIy predicting his nomination
and election.
The original Taft man" that put
in an appearance was Representative
Kahn OF California.
4 first met Taft in the Philippines in
1901" said Mr.. Kahn. "and predi ted
then that he would be a Presider tial
candidate before he was many years
older. ! was greatly impressed then
with his executive ability. his wisdom.
and his tact. He administered tie az
fairs of bis office wonderfully we'll; 50
well, IN fact, that the dangers which
threatened the administration faded en-
tlrely away. Had he not been the right
man for the place he would have been
in a peck OF trouble from the start over
in the philippines. and there's no tell
ing where we would have landed by this
slime
THE qualities that made Taft a great
governor Of the Philippines AMI a spien-
did judge in the United States. as Wen
as = nrst-clsss Secretary Cf War. viii
make him fine President. lie is UNI
doubtedly one Of the very few big men
Of the world"
The South viii be for Taft: there is
not the shadow % a doubt about that"
announced Charles II, Scott, Republican
national committeeman from Alabama.
Mr.. Scott had a little political talk with
the President, and when he left the Of
flee was outspoken in his belief that IL
would be a wal<oveT at the convention
for Taft When the time comes lie
added. you'll hear OF no one else worth
mentioning"
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
ANACOSTIA WORK
FINDS SUPPORT
War Department Willing
if Title to Land Is
Obtained.

Another step IN the movement for the
reclamation OF the Anacostia fats was
taken today when the House District
Committee WIS informed by letter from
Briagdier General Mackenzie, Chief OF
Engineers, that there is no objection To
the passage Of the McGavin Oil provid-
ing the Department OF Justice Institute
suits TO obtain title for the United
States TO the land that viii be embraced
in the reclans lion work.
Sentiment I'm the District Committee
for the reclamation Of the fats is grow
Ing daily. Many members OF the COM
mittee have been taken over the terri
tory covered by the fats by Sidney Bic
Der. who IS engineering the campaign
for the reclamation.
1t is understood, moreover, that the
leaders OF the House have been brought
to see that the fats are a menace TO
the health Of the eastern part Of the
city, and that they viii support a bill
having as its object the abolition Of
what is a health menace and an eye
sore IN a city that is known for It's
beauty.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS. F. 7. JONES

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances
Troman Jones. who died yesterday. was
held at he- home l3S 3 street northeast,
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev.
Samuel II. Woodrow, pastor OF the First
Congregational Church. will conduct
the services. Interment was at Con-
gressional Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was born in Birmingham,
England, in ISIS, and came TO this couu-
try when thirty years old with her
husband John Jones. For a number of
years they lived in St. Charles, III.
After the death OF her husband, Mrs.
Jones removed TO this city in 1879. Her
son. David 7. Jones who died fourteen
years ago. was chief clerk Of the Life
Saving Service for a number Of years.
Mrs. Jones leaves two grandsons, Sid
ney +. and Wilbur 7. Jones. Of this city.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
TWELVE JUDGES
OF HARRY TIA "

CHARLES f. GREMMELS, ship
broker, thirty-eight years old,
married, foreman.
ARTHUR II. NAETHING, caterer,
fifty, married. with several
children.
GEORGE w. CARY, dry goods
merchant, sixty. widOwer.
GEORGE {. RUPERT, sales
man, forty-seven, married, with
several children.
JOHN r. HOLBERT, mineral
water dealer, forty-four, mar
ried, with two children.
DAVID A. ARROWSMITH, presi-
dent Of cleaning company,
thirty-seven, married.
WILLIAM F. DOOLITTLE, audi
tors clerk, ffty-eight, married.
WILLIAM NJ. McHUGH, clerk,
forty, widoweT.
FRANK ]. HOWELL. vice presi-
dent National Drill Manufac-
turing Company, foTty-fOUT,
married.
WILLIAM BURCK, assistant sec
rotary of Bower Y. NJ. c. A.
forty-twO, unmarried
FRANCIS DEYALE, real estate
broker, forty-three. married.
JAMES A. HOOPER, provision
dealer, forty-five, widower.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
IS PANAMA CANAL
A PAYING GAME !?
Some Doubt About FREIGHT
When Ditch Is
Finished.
Half-Billion Dollar Cost
Almost Near Reali-
cation.

Along with the revived question or
what the Panama canal win COST there
has come a new discussion OF whether
there Is going TO be any business for
the Dig dltch TO transact when It is
finished.
After the Government mad paid sto(0O =
OO0 to the French company ava sl00O0. 600
70 Panama, IL was said that the canal
could be completed for about SIg5, OO0, 0O0
after working for a few years on the
-ulSging, the newest estimate adds $780,
VJ0O0O 10 the figure for construction, a.
stated in The Times yesterday.
That makes a total Of $685., 900. Oo0-iust
q bit over a third of a billion-and the
popular estimate among critics. Of half
a billion for the project. is brought fair
/ " in sight. There are stiu plenty OF
people who insist that il will be nearer
a billion before great steamship win
have passed through from ocean to
ocean.
VIII Freight Be There?
A billion looks bigger to Uncle Sam
than it did a year or two ago. The
old chap is getting so mean that he Is
disposed 10 adopt the rule of ''take care
Of the millions, and the billions will
take care or themselves" So there is
new concern about the question OF
whether the canal will have freight TO
handle after It is opened.
MeXico's new TehuanteDec railroad is
doing good business, but reports say
that II Is not the kind Of business that
would earn heavy revenues for the
canal. There is growing suspicion that
II the Government had taken the Pana,
ma railroad, made Ii first-Class four
track route, and by freeing Il from the
domination of transcOnJinental roads IN
=
easOnable level. IL might have done
most of the actual business the canal
can be expected 10 attract.
Railroad Versus Canal.
It couldn't have moved warships. in.
deed, from Atlantic to Pacific. but the
transportation experts are insisting that
in time vastly more business will cross
the narrow necks of the continent BY
rail than by canal, and that the great
monumental ditch will not have much
20 do.
The argument against the canal is that
ocean distances to and from it are SO
long that the carrying capacity OF big
boats viii be largely occupied with coal.
and there will not be room enough left
for cargo. Traffic between the east and
west coasts of the United States could
be in tho main transshipped by rail
across the lSthmus, cheaper than TO
pay heavy canal tolls. Traffic between
Europe and Eastern Asia. il is urged,
will continue to go by the SueZ. because
stopping ports and COaling stations are
frequent by that route and IL isn't
necessary to take on coal at one time for
a 5000 or 700 mile trip, to the exclusion
of cargo. as would be necessary in
crossing the Pacific.
The question of whether there will
be business for the canal looms larger
nowadays because the appropriations
necessary look bigger than they used 10
look.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
HEBREW RELIEF SOCIETY
HOLDS MEETING TOMORROW

a yearly report showing the work &C
compushed among the poor ef the city
will be presented at a meeting OF the
Hebrew Relief Society at Adas Israel
Synagogue. Sixth and I streets, tom0r-
row afternoon at o'clock.
The members Of the society and con
gregation VIII be addressed by DIR.
Simon and DR.. G. SllverStOne, bOJh
noted speakers. and other lecturers OF
note. A great deal OF charity work has
been accomplished BY the society during
the past year. and the report VIII deal
with the work already done and to be
done, and the amount needed 20 con-
tinue its charitable efforts
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
LECTURES FOR THE BLIND
AT CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY

TIE following is the program for vol
unteer readings and music in the read
ing room for the blind at the Library
of Congress-2:30 to $3.50 p. IN. Tuesday,
on Esperanto" Thursday. January S.
Song. violin. and plano recital by Miss
Lillian Chenowith. assisted by Mrs.
Bessie Latham Gibson. J. Edgar Robin
son, and Mark Lansburgh; Saturday,
January Is, Prof. J.. c. Messer, lecture
on Art"
The readings and mUsicales at the IL
brary are primarily for the benefit Of
the blind. Other persons will be ad-
mitted up 10 the seating capacity Of the
TOUEl.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
NEW METHOD OF TREATING
MORPHINE Opium HABIT
A Safe, Humane and Scientific Method
Discovered BY Our Medical Director.
No HyOsGlne or Other Dangerous
Drugs Used.

The method Of treatment introduced
BY US controls completely the usual
withdrawal symptoms and renders these
addictions readily durable within ten
days without nervous distress or suffer
ing. Realizing that this unfortunate
class Of patients have been often hum
bugged by quac6s and pretenders we
guarantee a satisfa ctoEy cure. Money
can be placed in bank. or with any re-
sporsible citizen, and payment made
after a cure is effected.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
FIRMS NEW NAME
HAS SANE SCHEME

The POstoffice Department todsy
issued a fraud order against the Sussex
CaIcite Company at IS Wall street, New
York city and Newark, y. J.
A fraud order was recently issued
against this company under the name
OF the New Jersey Mineral Company.
The company sought to continue its
operations by changing its name, but
the department holds that the company
by any other name would be just Ike
the rose.
The fraud order issued today states
that the department found the bust
ness of said concern as conducted an
intentional scheme TO defraud.'
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
DR.. BENJAMIN K. LEON
MOVES DENTAL OFFICE

Dr. Benjamin X. Leon. proprietor Of
the Red Cross Dental office, formerly
ct IZ2g Pennsylvania avenue, has moved
his dental parlors to $50 Pennsylvania
avenue. DR.. Leon announces that his
bugfpss has ETevzn so rapidly that IL
was necessary to find larger quarters.
The new offices have been most attrRc-
lively fitted up. and are now ready for
the reception OF patrons
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
BILL TO PURCHASE BUSTS
OF NATIONS GREAT MEN

The Committee on the District or Co
lumbla in the House Of Representatives
has forwarded to the Commissioners
for report a copy OF the bill providing
for the purchase from Wilson MacDon-
aid q number Of plaster casts Of his
busts OF George Washington and Abra-
ham Lincoln, 10 be placed in each pub
lie school building i'm the District The
sum of $500 is TO be appropriated for
this purpose.
Before reporting on the measure the
Commissioners have asked the opinion
Of the Board of Education.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11

Sanitarium equipped as hrst-class
hotel Hot and cold baths, electric call
bells and lights. No restriction or con-
fnement. Patients who cannot visit
sanitarIum can be cured privately at
home
References: The Mayor. the pastor OF
any church, any county or city official.
the President or Cashier of any bank or
any citizen OF Lebanon.
Cut out this advertisement and re-
turn to US with your name and address
and we Will send YOU FREE q large
neatly bound booklet OF particulars.
Address
CEDARCROFT SANITARIUM,
DEPT. T. LEBANON, TENN
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
PHILADELPHIA BUILDERS
GIVEN CARNEGIE CONTRACT

J. E and A. /. Pennock, Of Philadel-
phia. have been awarded the contract
for the erection Of the administration
building of the Carnegie Institution. at
the corner of sixteenth and = streets.
II will require about q year 20 complete
the building. and operations will conf
Inence at once.
The Washington times., 1908-01-11

expects to have an interview this even
ing with Edna Goodrich. whom he would
like TO have as one OF their star wit
ueEseS.
Just what she is expected TO testify
to, neither Mr.. Littlcton nor Mr.. O Reilly
viii disclose, and the actress herself in
sists 10 all intervieweTs that she does
not know Of anything affecting the case.
1t is likely tbar tie eIpsrf witnesses
who testified for AIr. Jerome at the FIRST
trial, that Ihaw was a pararoiac, viii
be called early in the trial IT they re-
peat their testimony il Is possible Mr..
Jerome will at once call for the ap-
pCiutment of a commission 70 pass upon
III VS. present mental condition. and
the trial will be halted until that matter
can be gCtleE out OF the way
"StuporOus Melancholia,"
After a consultation with medical ex-
perts. counsel for Thaw announced to-
day that the defense would be that he
The Washington times., 1908-01-11
ALL SATISFIED
WITH THE JURY

What TO l think Of the jury?
Why IL IS 100 per cent better
than the last; / am delighted -
EvelyI Nesbit Thaw.
ut is one of the cleanest cut
trial juries I have ever seen dur
ing my entire career as a practic-
ing attorney. There can be no
question Of the fairness of these
twelve meI,. District Attorney
Jerome.
"The defense is content. -
Martin ". Iittleton.