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The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
JENKINS LECTURES MINISTER.
Tells Him Sentimental Gentlemen
should Not Overpersuade Congress.

Tells Him Sentimental Gentlemen"
should Not Overpersuade Congress.
Representative John J. Jenkins. of Wis
consin. chairman of the House Committee
on Judiciary, read a sharp lecture yester-
day to Rev. s. f. Nicholson, represent
ative of the American Anti-saloon
League, who appeared before the COM
mittee to urge a favorable report on the
Littlefield and other similar bills pro-
hibiting the. shipment of liquor from one
State into prohibited territory in another
State.
Chairman Jenkins declared that men
fun of sentiment appeared to urge Con-
gress 10 pass laws to be tested before the
United States Supreme Court.
Your argument Is for us 20 put it up
to the Supreme Court" he continued.
We are not here to report bills that ap
pear 10 us to be unconstitutional, l do
not think we should listen TO you senti-
mental gentlemen when you try TO over
persuade US. We are trying 10 save this
government. and do not want TO be con-
tinually reporting bifls for the sake of
Christianity or anything else that will be
turned down by the courts
Il have been In prohibition territory.
and have seen how the laws were evaded.
There I saw men with a prayer book in
one hand and a knife for an enemy in
the other"
The representatives Of the Anti-Saloon
League went to the Senate side. and
were heard by the subcommittee OF the
Senate Judiciary Committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
THREE AEROPLANES TO TRY
War Department Accepts Proposals
for Airships to Be Built.
j. r. Scott l. TO Make His Machine
for 81, I,OOO-Wright Brothers
Offer l. Sc, 900.

Three aeroplanes. ranging in price from
1909 10 S25,o0o. have been tentatively ac-
cepted by the War Department, as a re-
suit Of the action Of the Secretary in ap-
proving the report OF the Bureau OF Ord
nance and Fertilization.
The three successful bidders were:
J. F. Scott, Chicago. $1,000. delivery in
ls5 days.
A NJ Herring, New York, $4,000, de-
livery IN $50 days.
Wright Bros. Dayton. Ohio. So 900, de-
.:Yery in 20o days.
In all, forty-one bids were received by
the Signal Corps. Three bidders only
complied with the specifications. These
three aeroplanes will be built and put
through the trial tests at Fort Myer be-
fore any one of them is accepted.
It was part Of the agreement issued in
the call for bids that none Of the details
Of the plans submitted were 10 be made
public. General requirements Of the ma
chimes were outlined, however, in the
specifications. These call for machine
having speed Of at least forty miles per
hour and designed to carry two persons.
IakiuE combined weight OF ABOUT o-t
pounds, and sufficient fuel for a flight of
125 miles.
It must undergo a trial endurance flight
Of one hour. during which it must re-
main continuously in the air without land
ing. Three trials viii be allowed for the
speed and endurance tests.
Signal Corps officers regard the results
of the bidding as extremely successful
The greatest interest attaches 10 the
Wright machine The WTights have made
several efforts 10 induce the government
10 give their invention a trial, without
success. and so far have kept their secrets
of aerial flight TO themselves. This viii
probably be the first tine their machine
will he tested in public
J. +. Scott. Of Chicago. the lowest bid
der. heretofore unTecognized in the
aeronautic world asserts that he is in
huenced by patriotic motives 70 set mere
ly a nominal price upon his aeroplane.
The interest apparently manifested In
aeroplanes is almost astounding, In view
of the fact that the department received
only seven bids for an army dirigible ball
loon, all of which were rejected.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
WARDEN COMMITS SUICIDE.
{. Z. HadaoN Jumps frosa windew OF a
Michigan Sanatorium.

Word was received by government Of
iciaIs yesterday that C.. +. Hadd0x. war
den of the West Virginia penitentiary at
MoundsyiIle. had committed suicide by
jumping from the hgh-st0ry window Of
the Battle Creek (Nich) SauatorIum.
Arrangements were directed from here
10 have the body shipped 10 West Vir-
ginia for interment
Some months ago Mr. Haddox was
taken III, and his physicians prescribed
rest. lie was carried 90 the sanaIorium
after his mind had been impaired and it
is thought he was insane at the time he
committed suicide.
lie had for a number Of years been
prominent in educational and political cir
cles of his native State and was We'll
known in Washington among the officials
OF the departments
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Representative Gardner. of Michigan.
called at the White House yesterday to
ask the Presidents aid 10 the obtaining
of another Cabinet officer for the dinner
Of the Massachusetts, Republican Club
which will be held in Boston March 3.
Secretary Taft will be a speaker. and it is
likely that Secretary Garfield will be the
other Cabinet member to attend.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE" "
Subject of Prof. Peritz's Lecture
Monday Before \. VI. {. A.

sAHSNEt 4H
Monday Before \. VI. c. A.
Prof. Ismar J. PERTH. Ph. D.. noted
Hebrew scholar. is to give an illustrated
lecture or How We Got Our Bible" in
the Assembly Hall Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Monday evening at
s o'clock
DR.. PERTH was born IN Germany OF Jew
fish parents. but embraced Christianity at
the age of eighteen. After studying IN
England he was called to New York FOR
mission work, lie IS a graduate Of Drew
Theological Seminary. and did post-grad-
uate work IN Harvard University, where
he received the degrees Of A. NJ and
Pm. ID.
After seven years in the Methodist pas
tnTate he became professor Of Semitic
languages and Biblical literature in SyTa-
cuse University, a position he now holds
Since 1905 he has been the Willis Ives
professor of the English Bible
The lecture will deal with the history
Of ancient original manuscripts OF the
Bible and their translation into English
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
work for Motbers, Congra..

Preparations for the meeting of the
Congress Of Mothers in the Metropolitan
Church, March 10 TO Il, will be made at a
meeting Of the officers OF the congress
which will be held tomorrow afternoon.
at ? o'clock, at the ShOreham Hotel.
Among those who will be present are
Mrs. A A. Binney, chairman of the local
committee; Mrs William Hillebrand
chairman Of the press committee. and
Mrs. Frederic Schof, Of Philadelphia,
president of the national organization.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
smallpox May Scare Away ships.

Commander Henry T. Mayo of the gun
boat Albany. sent a cablegram 10 the
Navy Department yesterday from Aca-
pulco. Mexico. saying there were forty
three cases Of smallpox there, and the
authorities are unable TO control the dis
ease. The torpedo fotilla is scheduled to
arrive at Acapulco on March % for four
days stay, but If the disease is not
stamped out by then. will not stop.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Historical Society tn Meet

''The plan Of L'Enfant for the city Of
Washington, and its effect upon the fu-
ture development of the city" viii be the
subject of a communication by Mr.. Glenn
Brown at the ninety-ninth regular meet
ing of the Columbia Historical Society
Tuesday night in the banquet hall of the
Shoreham Hotel At the hundredth meet
ing of the society February p appro-
pirate exercises will be held in honor of
George Washington.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
FUNERALS IN PHILIPPINES.
President Suggests Military Honors
for Government officials,

In cahlcgTam sent yesterday to Ma
Hila, President Roosevelt expresses belief
that some recognition should be given
when the death Of a government official
Of the Philippine Islands occurs. He sug-
Essts that prominent civilians in the in
sIlar service be given a military funeral.
with fun hOnors.
The CablegTam was sent suggesting this
course in the burial Of Arthur w Fergu-
son. late executive secretary Of the Phil
ippine government. who died in Manila
recently Ii is likely that FeTguSOn's body
Will be inferred at Arlington with full
military ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
ROBBERS MAKE ESCAPE.
Andrew HerOId, Contractor, Loses
wallet Containing S691.

The police have been unable to get any
trace of three piCkpOckets who yesterday
afternoon stole a wallet containing Ss9l
from Andrew Herold. IT., contractor, OF
209 East Capitol street.
HeTold reported to the police he be-
lieve1 he had been robbed as he was leav-
ing Potter's saloon. at Sos Fifteenth street
northwest. He said that while passing
through the entrance he was showed and
jostled by three men, and that FIVE min
utes later he discovered his wallet was
missing. BY that time, however, the men
had disappeared.
Herold is a contractor engaged on the
Municipal Building and the Senate and
House Office buildings. The money was
portion of an amount which he had drawn
from the bank with which to pay of his
employees later in the day.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
OPPOSE D0LLIVER BILL.
Citizens Associations Do Not Favor
New school Measure.

The North Capitol and lexington Ciu-
gems Association sent word yesterday to
the House District Committee that it is
opposed 10 the DOlliVer school biz. In
the communication the association states
that while school affairs have been in
chaotic condition, it is desirOus that the
new superintendent, Prof. A. T. Stuart,
be given chance to show what he can
do, with the aid Of the board of educa-
tion. TO straighten them out.
The East Washington Citizens Associa-
tlOn. In communication to the same
committee, expressed the strong convic-
ton that there Is no need to change the
present school law. This association says
the present law should continue to re-
main in effect for at least one year more.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Senator Knute Nelson, of Minnesota,
left yesterday for Colorado Springs
Colo. in response to a message that his
only son was dying. The Senator will
make close connections and travel on
limited time to reach his sons bedside. if
possible. before the latter's death.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders,

First Lieut. STANLEY s. ROSS Coast Artillery
Corps. from Isthmian Canal Commission assigned
to Fifth Company, Coast Artillery Corps.
Contract Surg. GEORGE L. MARION, from san
Francisco to Elgin for annulmeut Of contract
Second Lieut. ARTHUR G. FISHER, Fourteenth
Cavalry, transferred from Troop K 10 Presidio Of
San Francisco.
Contract Surg CLARENCE c. KREss. from Fort
Reno to Fort Bliss.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Wants Car Line Extended.

The president of the Brightwood Ciu-
zens' Association, IN letter to the House
District Committee. yesterday expressed
his belief that Congress should require
street cars TO run out Ninth street to the
District line and Takoma. which. he says.
would make necessary the construction OF
only about two and one-haIf miles Of new
line
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
NEED OFFICERS AT CROSSINGS.
Commissioners Say Special Police
men Are Required There.

The Commissioners yesterday sent to
Congress an unfavOTable report on the
House bin proposing TO take all special
policemen from positions as fagmen at
street crossings and add them 10 the reg
ular force.
The Commissioners state that what is
really needed Is an increase in the force
OF regular policemer. The letter states
that there are thirty-eight crossing po-
licemen employed by the District. A
much greater increase than thirty-eight
would be needed to really bring the force
up 10 standard
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
WIN Conduct EvangeIIstic Services.

Rev. George E. Whitehouse will conduct
special evangeIistic services in Temple
Baptist Church, Tenth and n streets
northwest commencing tomorrow night
at 7:45 o'clock. Services will be held each
evening, except Saturday, for an indih-
mite period, and special music viii be
given.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Germans Favor school Bill.

Senator Gallinger yesterday received
word from the president OF the United
German Societies that the 5000 members
OF the twenty-five organizations which
compose the society are heartily IN favor
OF the Dolliver school bill.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Favor Flats Improvement.

The Anacostia Citizens Association yes
terday advised the House District Com
mittee that it favors the Improvement of
Anaeostia Flats.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
Marine COrps.

Mai. 2. r. LOWNDES. 10 home and wait orders
Maj. l. @. LUCAS. detacbed command marine bar
rack. Second Naval District NaTragsnsett Bay
Newport, X. l.. 70 headquarters Z. S. VI. c., for
special duty
Maj. E h. COLE. to Army War College for course
Of instruction.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
HOLDS REGULAR MEETING.
biological society Hears Discussions
on Several Topics.

on Several Topics.
The biological Society of Washington
held its 429th regular meeting in the as
sembly room Of the Cosmos Club, 1920 II
street northwest, last evening.
Some new parasitic work" was the
subject of an Illustrated lecture by L. O.
b. ". EveTmann told OF the
methods used IN testing the water Of
small lakes for oxygen. and Plants for
aquatic gardens" was discussed by Mr..
II w Clark
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

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The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
NavE Orders

Lieut.. Commander a. L. WILLARD. continue navy
yard, Washington.
Lieut.. Commander B. B. MCCORMICK, from the
Brooklyn to the Mississippi
Lieut.. Commander ]. II. REID. To Des AIoines
Lieut.. L. S. SHAPLEY. detached Des Moines. TO
Mississippi.
Lieut. Commander f. L. SANDOZ. detached train
ing station. Newport, home wait orders
Passed Asst. Surg. A, ". FAUNTLEROY. detached
Naval Hospital. Mare Island home
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

MOVEMENTS OF VESSELs-The following move.
ments OF vessels have been reported to the Bu-
reau Of Navigation:
Arised-Febr lary 5, Marietta at Belize British
Honduras February T. Hist, Tarantula. Cutie
fish, and Viper at New York Navy Yard.
Sailed-February Z, Des Moines and Tacoma from
TompknsEille for Hampton Roads
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

You'd eIeet Facts in Manly Way.

1T seems too bad that our Commits
5ioners cannot meet their duty to the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22

this inning on base on balls given Hig-
gins and an inheld hit which Carr beat
out, and an error by Jacobs. Again in
the eighth Higgins scored after being
passed up. He stole second and went to
third on the catcher's wild throw and
came home on Wainwright's error.
After despatching their opponents in
quick order in the ninth ST. Johnsbury
took brace that made things look as
though they were bound to overtake the
visitors and opened up an enthusiastic
outburst from the fans that must have
resembled the Denver demonstration in
volume, although it was far from the the
record in duration. Laird placed bin
gle in left and while Kimball was taking
the count he showed remarkable agility
in appropriating second sack, much to
the astonishment of both spectators and
players. Laird went to third on Peck's
hit to the left and came home or
Smythes fly to right Berry got good
one to the right garden and Peck scored
Berry was safe at second on Vain
wright's error and came home on Hig
gins hit to center field. Hale flied out
and finished the game.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22
rha Muls,a psIuaion.

The pack mule Is quite as much an
institution as the team mule and Is
absolutely indispensable in the noun
tains. Mule packing is a fine art, and
with a we'll trained animal and skill
full packer you can safely transport
anything from a piano TO bag Of oats.
When the packer has finished his Job
In an artistic manner, the animal may
buck or back, kick or rear or roll, but
he cannot rid himself Of his burden.
and he finally gives 1t up in despair.
After two or three experiences he will
submit to his destiny and fall into line
with the rest Of the train every morn
ing TO receive his load from the pack
or. A well trained pack mule In at
ways proud Of his load, and II by any
means It gets loose he will step quietly
out of line and wait until the pack
master comes along to tighten 1t.
The most serious objection to the
mule, which you sometimes and in hu'
man beings also. is the delusion that
he can sing. One who has never heard
q mule solo cannot appreciate the ex
tent Of his mistake; but like every
thing else about a mule. his song !:
strictly original II belongs to no othel
animal. No one can describe and ne
one can initiate it.-New York Mall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22
Gossip of the Diamond.

Strange how much trouble some OF the
alleged fans will go to to avoid paying
the admission price, and of such is made
ND the hammer club.
It is sincerely hoped that there will not
he a repetition of the vulRarity before
the grand stand Saturday that forced
several ladies to seek more congenial po-
sitions among the bleachers.
lack Fox, of basket ball fame. was an
interested spectator at Saturdays game,
He overcauie all the usual obstacles and
made good with the Memphis team, but
in the scrimmage with malaria ne lookeu
like Brattleboro after the championship
series.
Now that we have team the next
thing in order would seem to be new
fence Another innovation that wouio
be welcomed by players and fans al1ke
would be ropes stretched at proper dis'
lance from the base lines to keep the
over.ze Jealous enthusiasts in check.
The Hoban brothers, who WORKED lol
Hanover, Saturday, are CONSIDERED the
fastest prep school battery in the game
lanes Rowen, formerly OF Concord
| Mass High School, who has been witt
Barton the past few weeks, will be giVeIT
a trv out in the diamond this week
The attendance and interest warrant q
continuance of the game the team Wi II
also be strengthened in other depart
ments.
St Iohnsbury will play Barton Land
ing at that place tomorrow anu SAL 1o y,
day the same teams play return gam am
on the campus. This game sh9uiu ia,
out a good crowd as Barton Lanu III!
has one of the strongest teams IN tni
part of the country
Manager Higgins would be pleased t
have any and all ball players come t
the campus any afternoon from four t
seven o'clock for practice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22

be drank, naming the ship, and poured
a libation on the quarter deck The
cup was then generally given to the
dockyard master shipwright as me-
mento. When did the present usage
OF naming and baptizing a ship before
she Is sent afioat come int trace the
last explicit mention Of the old method
to 1904, when the Royal Katherine was
launched (see Pepys). The first men
ton Of smashing a bottle Of wine on
the bows OF British man-of-war that
I have found Is In contemporary
newspaper cutting Of May. 11sO. de-
scribing the christening OF 81. NJ. ).
Magnanlme at Deptford. but nothing Is
limited that II was then new custom
London Notes and Queries. =,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22
The Towns Around.
PEACHAM.
Death Of Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill Mears.

Elizabeth Hunt, eldest daughter of
Rev. David and Mrs. Mary HUNT Mer-
rill was born August 6, 1888 in Urbana,
0. When three years of age her parents
moved to Peacham and her home was
here until 1888. In 1868 she was
married to George D. Mears Of Marsh
field. Four children, B. Merrill, Harriet
E., George r., and Ralph were born to
them. Harriet, an unusually bright,
promising girl of about 10 years and
Ralph the pet of the family died with
diphtheria and in 1888 the family moved
to Morrisvile and later TO Chelsea,
Mass, and then to Holliston, Mass,
where their home has been for the last
Is wears or more. While living IN
Chelsea, George, the youngest boy, died
with scarlet fever. Mrs. Mears health
had been frail for many years but last
fall she was taken very i'll and though
she recovered in a measure was never
well. Since the 18th of June she had
been confined to her bed, and most OF the
time very i'll until her death July 18th.
Mrs. Mears had an unusually pleasant
happy disposition and through all her
i'll health and loss of children, was ever
patient and cheerful, an example and
inspiration to neighbors and friends. A
loving wife, mother and sister, and
steadfast friend, to know was to respect
and love her She united with the
Congregational church of which her
father had been pastor in 1851 and
never removed her relation from it, and
to it. Thursday, her husband and
brother. Albert Mears, brought her to be
buried beside her children. The funeral
was Friday afternoon. Rev. J. X. Viii
liams oficiated, assisted by Rev. Hill
ton Pedley and singing was by male
quartet. She leaves beside her husband
and son, one little granddaughter, anc
two sisters, Mrs. Mary (MerrilD Rock
of Urbana, o., and Mrs. Nina NJ
Hooker of Peacham. Those from out o
town to attend the funeral were Mr.
and Mrs. Merrill Mears from Barton
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Mears, Mrs. Harry
Morse and Mrs. Bemis from Marshheld
and Mrs. Leah (Mears) Slack from st
Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-07-22
EAST CONCORD.
A Birthday Party.

About $50 friends and relatives Of
Harry Mcdonald gathered at the home
of his parents last Saturday evening to
celebrate his twenty-first birthday. The
event had been so carefully planned that
il proved TO be an entire surprise to
Harry. During the afternoon he had
been purposely engaged to carry two
friends to South Lunenburg and on his
arrival home in the evening he found the
large lawn lighted with japanese Ian
terms and seats enough to accommodate
large party had been placed there. On
his arrival he received a hearty welcome
and many congratulations. Mrs. Helen
Folsom favored the company with sew
eral selections on her graphophone and
Ira Grant, Mrs. II. E. Smith, Mrs. Alice
Smith and Mrs. W. H. Webb gave vocal
selections with Miss Jennie Vincent at
the organ. Cake, waters and ice cream
were served after which Rev. A. B. En-
right presented the host with number
OF useful presents, among them a nice
Bible. life size portrait of his father and
mother, a bath robe, fob chain, several
pieces Of burnt WOOD. china, and clothing
also quite sum of money and last but
not least FIVE pound box OF bees honey
Mr.. Mcdonald responded in his usual
happy manner. Games were played on
the lawn and in the house by the young
people until late hour when they re-
turned to their homes leaving hosts OF
good wishes behind them.
Heavy Frost on July II.
On the morning of July II it was
found that nearly all the gardens were
ruined by the heavy frost of the night
before.
Mrs. Helen Folsom visited friends in St.
Johnsbury and Danville, Friday and Sat
urday.
Mrs. John Folsom will give baked
bean supper and entertain the Ladies
Aid society on her piazza this evening
Neral Lyon has returned from Massa.
chusetts where he has spent the past
few months with his daughter, Flossie.
Mrs. Mcdonald is entertaining her sis
ter, Mrs. Stella Folsom, and Miss Grace
Waite of St. Johnsbury, for a week.
Mrs. Addie Sanborn and daughter
lzalea of White6eld, were entertained by
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Webb
over Sunday.
Ben Briggs has his new barn finished
and is now filling it with hay. He /:
soon to build a new ell onto his house.
Little Ruth Hastings of St. Johnsbury
is guest of Miss Rosa Thomas for
couple of weeks.
Eddie Lemon visited friends in st
Johnsbury, Saturday.
Mrs. Eta Cory was a guest of hel
sister, Mrs. Henry Graham, Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Smith spent Satur
day and Sunday with relatives in Lunen
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Weir drove t.
Lisbon, Sunday, and visited Mr.. Jack
man, who is seriously i'll.
Mrs. Marion Higgins is visiting ii
Groveton, N. H., for few days.