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The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
BAKER GETS M'DERSOTT CASE
Commissioners Ask Him to Investi.
gate His Absence.
His Failure 20 Appear I'm Brennan
Inquiry Subject OF a
Communication.

Affirming their conviction that Charles
MeDermott Of the McDermott & McAIn-
len Construction Company. who is alleged
to have given $500 to Charles Fernald.
former assistant engineer Of highways OF
the District. and who failed to appear as
witness when summoned in the Brennan
investigation. has been evading subpoe-
mas. the Commissioners yesterday for
warded letter TO United States District
Attorney Baker for such action as he may
deem advisable
In the investigation P. J. Brennan. OF
the Brennan Construction Company, al
legged the money was paid as stated. In
formally. this has been denied by both the
men. The letter to Mr.. Baker states:
In their recent inquiry relative to
charges OF favoritism against officials OF
the engineer department Of the District OF
Columbia, the Commissioners summoned
Charles McDermott as a witness. IN sub
poenas dated May II and 20. and learned
from the testimony IN the inquiry that
McDermott had left the District Of Co
lumbia on May 13. the day before the first
subpoena was issued. and had not since
returned. Subsequently. on May g. the
commissioners addressed a letter to the
McMullen & McDermott Construction
Company, SS5 Delaware avenue northeast.
In the city Of Washington. requesting K
DO forwarded to Charles McDermott. IN
order that he might present himself IN
Washington for service OF the subpoena,
and stating that the Commissioners would
hold the case open until Saturday. June G.
after which date II McDernOtt did not
respond they would be forced to report
to the United States district attorney for
the District OF Columbia that Il was their
belief that McDermott was evading such
service. They have not heard from Nc
Dermott IN response TO that communica-
ton. and, therefore. address this commu-
nication 10 you for such action as you
may feel 1t your duty to take in the
premises" ."
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
CHAMBER MEETS TONIGHT.
Secretary straus VIII Address the
Members on Commercial Subject.


The last meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce for the summer will be held at
the headquarters OF the body tonight at
o'clock, when Secretary Straus. Of the
Department OF Commerce and Labor. will
address the members and special guests
of the chamber invited for the occasion.
Yesterday az noon, at the meeting OF
the executive committee of the chamber,
1t was decided TO extend, through the
committee on conventions, invitations TO
several commercial and trade bodies to
hold their next annual meetings in Wash
ington. These include the Master Car
Builders Association. American Railway
Master Mechanics Association, and Rail-
way Supply Manufacturers Association,
meeting at Atlantic City on juno II; Ma
tiOnal Association OF Master Steam and
Hot Water Filters, meeting at Boston
June Is; National Educational Associa-
tion, meeting at Cleveland June %: Amer
ican Hardware Manufacturers Associa-
tion. Southern Hardware Jobbers' Asso-
ciation, meeting at Hot Springs, Ark.
June 8. and the National Hay Association,
which viii meet this month in one Of the
Lake cites.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
Gives Sacred Concert

sacred concert service will be given
at the Church Of the Ascension. Massa-
chusetts avenue and Twelfth street north
west, this evening at SIS o'clock. by Prof
Heinrich Hammer, assisted by his choir
and the following soloists: Miss Brett
Miss Chittenden. Mr.. Gardner. Mr.. Ham
mer, and Miss Harrison. Miss Frances
Harrison will play the organ accountant
ments
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
District DeIegate Admitted.

Ihe international lodge yesterday &C
cepted the invitation OF the grand lodge
OF Germany and the government of Ham
burg TO hold the triennial convention Of
1911 in Hamburg. Germany. A natter OF
significance TO Washington was the seat
ing Of A. z. Shoemaker as the repre-
sentative of the District OF Columbia
In this connection II was said that the
controversy between the lodges OF this
city VIII be submitted to the convention
to-day.
The scandinavian representatives re-
questing a stricter religious test. the
Following Was adopted by the good tenn
plars yesterday. being in the nature Of a
compromise:
The International Order Of Good Tenn
plars was established In 1851 on the prin-
ciple Of the Fatherhood OF God and the
Brotherhood OF Man. Il demands from
its members a lifelong pledge Of total
abstinence, and il works for the total
prohibition Of the traffic in intoxicating
drinks
''On this basis we welcome all classes
20 our order-the young. that we may save
them from falling into the snares OF the
tempter; the inebriate who earnestly de-
SAi 60 " ANANAAAAs t44dl We may assist MN
10 break the chains Of appetite that bind
him 10 the car Of ruin; the moral and So
cial. thar by uniting all these elements OF
society we may better advance the cause
OF temperance and morality"
VIII Receive Rechnbites.
The Rechabites OF this city are pre-
pairing a reception for the visiting Recha-
bites who are delegates TO the good tenn
plars convention. This reception will be
held on the occasion Of the anniversary
meeting OF Union Tent, No. ST. to-mor-
row evening. Addresses win be delivered
by John Nelson. OF Glasgow; Charles
f. Gildersleeve. Of New York. the Oldest
Rcchabites In the United States; George a.
Murray. Of Allahabad. India: William Nj
vet, OF johannesburg. South Africa, and
High Chief Ruler Vowles. The High Tent
officers, IN connection with the committee
from Union Tent. viii act as a committee
on reception.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
WILL PRESENT TELEGRAM CASE
Changed Message Case Goes to
Grand Jury To-day.

changed Message Case Goes to
Grand Jury To-day.
It is the intention OF Assistant Attorney
Given to present to-day to the grand
jury the facts in connection with the
change in the telegram which was sent
by Congressman Fassett, OF New York.
TO State Senator owen Cassidy. and
which. by the insertion Of the word
not" caused Cassidy to vote against the
bill prohibiting racing.
Mr. Given reported 10 District Attor-
ney Baker that in his opinion. the act
of changing the telegram constituted for
gerry. The assistant district attorney also
stated that Julian Timberlake. youthful
operator at the corridor station in the
Capitol who sent the message. admitted
inserting the word.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
HefIIn's Case Continuea

The arraignment Of Representative J.
Thomas Hefiin. OF Alabama, on the
charge of shooting Lewis Lundy, a negro.
In a street car several weeks ago. will
not take place until next fall. An agree
ment to this effect was reached yester-
day by the Representatives. attorney and
the district attorney.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
APPOINT JOHN JOY EDISON.
Member OF Commission 20 InqUire
Into jail and other Buildings.

Into jail and other Buildings.
John Joy Edson. president OF the Board
Of Charities, was yesterday announced
by the Commissioners as their appointee
as one OF the three commissioners who.
according 10 a provision In the District
appropriation bill, shall investigate con-
diti0ns at the District Jail. worllhouse
and other buildings adjacent.
BY the bill the President Is authorized
tc appoint three commissioners. one OF
whom may be nominated by the Attor-
ney General and one by the District Com
missioners- This board, under the dIrec-
tion Of the Attorney General. is not only
10 investigate the conditions mentioned.
but also similar institutions in other
cities in the United States.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

To Fort Monroe Norfolk. Newport News. and An
points South-N0rfolk and Washington steamer,
every evening in the year at $50
TO Rock Creek Bridge Zoological p.rk ~.
Chase. and kensington-Cars from Fifteenth stra.,
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes
To Alexandria-Ferry steamer Lackawannn $780,
hour and half from a. m. to p m.
10 Fort Myer. Arlington. National Cemetery
Fails Church. and Fairfax Court HoqseCor- 49,,
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue and Acme
duct Bridge ASus
Mount Vernon and Marshall Han steamer. Chs,,..
Aacalester' daily. except Sunday 10 a. m. and las
,. m. -
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
CALL ON PRESIDENT
TelnplarS Visit White House
in a Body.
ADOPT A NEW DECLARATION
sfricter Religious Test Accepted In
Difference to scandinavian De-
mand-District Delegate Is Seated
and Local Contest May BE Decided
TO-dny-Rechnbites 10 Receive.

President Roosevelt received the dele
gates TO the international convention of
Good Templars at the White House yes
terday afternoon at 2;9O o'clock. Inter
national Chief Templar wavrinsky head
ed the visiting temperance advocates. and
he was presented to the President by
members Of tho District of Columbia con-
tingent
Many members OF the convention took
moonlight trip down the Potomac last
night on the steamer ST. Johns. leaving
at o'clock and returning at II.
Election Of international officers will
take place to-day. and it is understood
that international Chief Wavrinsky is
seeking reelection. and that the Ameri-
can delegates may nominate George F.
Cotterill. State senator OF Washington,
and national grand chief templar. for the
office
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
Miss Gaskins Rem.mh.-.,

The friends Of Miss Anne E. Gaskins.
who was graduated on June from
Georgetown University Training School
for Nurses, showered her with flowers
and gifts. After leaving the bosnitaI
Miss GaslOins will take three months
vacation before beginning the work OF
her profession.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
Watch for a city-Randlo Highlands.
Musicale I'm Parish Han

A musicale viii be given in the Parish
Hall of St Paul's Church, Twenty-third
street and Washington Circle. tomorrow
evening at o'clock. Among the soloists
viii be Miss Hillma Miller and J. W
Cheney. jr.. piano: Miss Calnora Russell
violin; Miss Ethel Grimes and Master
Samuel Leach. vocal.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09

Carpets Taken Up, Cleaned. and stored.
Lowest prices. r. p. Hinkel & Co.. ASS
Maine ave. sw, Phone Main 2O2a ~
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
LOCAL MENTION.

Bath Sprays as Low as 81; Bath Mat.
Sl.20. Lindsay's Rubber Store. g33 r ~
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09

Garden Hose In Amy Desired LenRth.
IOc up II. Lindsay's Rubber Store. 9S3 r
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23
JAPAN JUST
AWAKENING

HN FRANCISCO. Nov 14.---
- Il % Ehs ere Of a great Tn.
esial a~skeaing. according to
1rrts 3 I.nsmts. commissioner
aeEsl q The lfnlted States ~ the
s4n ladsssrsai exposition. who
ersxs<< se1zs he commercial nc.
>s.t,es II slppoa The commits
1rn@. rho arrived yesterday on
~ s'sxmss Hazzslla. also de.
cared that lzpaz had postponed
ne sxpaslfim znfil 1917 because
she y 20 wztF N accommodate
ne taosszndx n Visitors who are
ngeeied p attend LoomiE De-
cA'st tbat he frat step OF the
rsr12ss' : % get the most pos
~ 81; q the agriculture and
- p oe1geFf the nation into a
~ sertsAop. incidentally taking
~'n'l<s q the cheap labor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23
ID LIVE! ], 70
ON
| NERVE
| ,oM HOTEL SUITE
TO CELL in A
JAIL.
|vs,sd Alaskan Mine
oxner Has Career
Cut Short

max Nov. After liv.
~ .ssrs On the oes, the world
wslllan Abbot fosler, re
81 .s.sr q mines In Caliior
r'e.s''.sa. Colorado and Alaska.
"a To-Day ehargcd VITA
The complaint is
n henry ]. Forbes. head
~ 4 msealcacy beard Of the
... Organisation society who
~, Iohn D, Rockefeller t'Fst
~ ...s.aa 70 the society
- -. vas arrested last night
. n. magnificent suite Of rooms
- rssrsnaon hotel. where his
- Nh amounss to s. 500
..s..,sI.r 10 accounts kept BY
-. - = borrowed ssol 500 In the
"a wars lrom rich men. he
4 received about $500 600
~ Balance represents lnier.
Y. ~ boumses tie kept copies
!, s'..ss sent 10 his creditors and
49, ! request on John u
s,..s.I.er sor . loan Of 5000. 900.
s...--'s wife. who Is heart
- Il disclosures made. says
Z - sss sorked for 10 years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23
BLACK DIAMOND
RESORT RAIDED

Following instructions from Dep.
uty Prosecuting Attorney Gcorgo
r vanderveer. g. u. Pryton. ape.
clal deputy from the prosecuting
attorneys office. yesterday falded
a roadhouac al tho junction OF the
Columbia a Puget Sound railroad
with the Northern Pacific near
hlack Diamond. Mrs. u. Ivory,
proprietor 81 the place aud former.
~ proprietor of the Leland house
at Seattle. IL now IN the county
Jail, charged with selling liquor on
Sunday. settling liquor without a
county license and maintaining a
nuisance. In the place az the time
Of the raid we're Mrs r. W. Hos.
sack. r. w Honsaek and AIRS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

nAfLAND. Ore. Nov n. Con
pv1nHs Lorimer ~ illinois, was
zsn Nth blood poisoning az a
re last nlghf. and " under
- u . physician. II " stated
~ pfyslelan. however. that So
Issaiis are unlikely. though
NHsai ulll likely be confined
- sriel for a week or more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23
Ne ORDERED
70 SHOOT
10 KILL

iii TRsNCGSco. Nov IL
Rrr<s armed Eaards are watch
Il su,s asenne of exit from the
NJ hwxst totax. expecting 10
m,sx sAmnei H. Taylor. the
mrssp4 mnrsisreF. who escaped
- H. umnty JAIL last Saturday
s.. ana has been ~ large ever
- ne Fugitive Is known 10
! ssr<rxie and orders have been
spss . sh<uG him down without
arxr a s,oa a. Ne Is discovered
n kzns euaslnnad ali day sun
b. ~ i being vigorously pressed
saF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

Rosie Auburn OF Tacoma; Mabel
Carlton. A. NJ. Haaaon, Dave Weir.
John Cusna and Joe Mararvi, all
OF whom were arrested Tho eel,
lar OF the place was found 10 be
well stocked with beer and wines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

the special credit.giving On this cabinet
IL intended for Greater Seattle people
onlyl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

ER spEeIA; all dining furnishings "Wednesday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

~. iaieFfiew yesterday O. ~.
go. Inspector ~ tracks and
x. @ttilaneee or railroads for
N. stAaa Commerce Commits.
A,4 tf4t she ennliti1n IN aii
&. t-tnin thH state % washing
~ hsHhlY eomnteudahie. ard
I'M ~ YORK ~ state Inspector
II, tsflrI n bringing this condI-
49, r1f fhreuGh the state COM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

PARIS. Nov "a King Gustav
aud the queen Of sweden are
visiting here A state banquet
will be given them before they
leave "Wednesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

here IL an ideal Kitchen cabinet that We
have perfected with the idea Of having
the NEST convenient cabinet made. and
Il is vcry much lcas in price than
others: the top ia rs by ts inches: the
cabinet top Ia fitted with four drawers.
two large compartments with shelves;
the lower part Of the cabinet Is fitted
with four drawers. one large drop flour
bin. one large storage compartment and
moldtng boards. exactly as pictured, the
price Is~-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-23

~''ns' &c Sails recommended
! ehefcise IN all weather when
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17

In time OF war the army shall consist
OF three branches, he regular army,
the National Guard and the volunteer
army These are TO constitute the frst,
second and third lines of defense.
As to Appointments.
One OF the most interesting provisions
Of the bill is that pertaining TO ap-
pointments OF the volunteer officers. II
Is provided that the President may Sc
lect them from the regular army. from
the organized militia OF the District of
Columbia and. upon recommendation Of
the governors Of the various States and
territories, from the organized militia
and from the country al large. II is
provided that In appointments from the
country at large preferences shall be
given 10 those who have had honorable
service IN the regular army, the volun-
teer army, or the National Guard or who
nave graduated from educational insti-
tuions in which military instruction Is
compulsory. The bill limits the number
OF regular army officers that may hold
commissions in any one volunteer or
ganization at the same time
II IS OF interest IN connection with
this bill to recall the remarkable
amount Of legislation that has been
giving this country an efficient fighting
force. In the first place. there was
the creation OF the general staff. for
which Elihu Root deserves the credit.
Dick Bill Follows.
Then, there followed the Dick law, for
the purpose OF making the organized
militia more perfect, and this was fol-
lowed last winter by militia legislation
that makes the organized militia, or
National Guard, substantially a part Of
Ihe regular army. organized and
equipped on par with II, and a re-
serve force for H. The War College
has been established for the education
of army officers IN the higher fields
or military science and all that per
tains TO the great subject OF strategy.
NOW comes the proposition 20 enact
legislation that viii make Il possible
for the Executive, at a word 10 mt
under way the organization OF millions
Of volunteers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17
Burton Talks EpaSipely
Regarding Cabinet Place

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 17.-''What-
ever announcement may have come out
of the East with respect to the Treas
ury portfolio does not change the sit
UatiOn in Ohio, nor has it changed, in
any degree, the warm, personal, and
political friendship that exists between
the President-elect and me. 1t serves,
rather. to clear the atmosphere and dis
pose Of any rumOr that may be a1Oat-'
Thus Representative Theodore Bur
ton, candidate for United States Sena-
FOR, disposed OF the announcement that
William II. Taft had withdrawn his ten
der Of the Treasury portfolio. Mr.. Bur
ton would not say IN fact that such
tender had been made
Charles p. Taft will open headQuar-
ters here tomorrow, and Senator For
aker on Saturday, when the fight for
the SenatOrShip win be on in earnest
The Legislature meets January l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17
WOULD PUT STOP
TO PET PROMOTIONS
Anthony's Bill Provides For &
Method of Advances in the
Army.

Representative Anthony of Kansas is
opposed to pet army promotions and
has introduced in the House bill
which provides that in the future. all
vacancies IN the grade OF brigadier
general shall be filed by selections
from the colonies of the line Of the
army, excepting in time Of war. Al
though Mr.. Anthony's bin doesn't men
ton any names. II IS understood that he
has his Ratchet out for Major Hugh T.
Scott, superintendent. al Capt Robert
Howe. commandant OF the West Point
Military Academy, who Mr. Anthony
has heard are to be promoted soon MI
Anthony recently put himself on record
as unfavOrable 20 the promotion OF Col
onei Scott, saying there was nothing
in his service 70 merit such undue rec
OgnitiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17

In time OF war the army shall consist
or three branches, he regular army,
the National Guard and the volunteer
army. These are TO constitute the frst,
second and third lines of defense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17
OF LAND
TO BE DESIGNATED

Senator Gallinger has introduced a bill
to amend the act OF March 3. 1S9s
whereby Congress will appropriate $500
for the purpose OF distinctively desig-
mating parcels Of land in the District
in order that they may be assessed and
taxed. The bill is from the Commits
sioners, who assert that its enactment
will prevent difficulties now encountered
because some landowners give wrong
names and omit specifications.
The bill II enacted, VIII authorize the
District Surveyor 10 give new numbers
20 blocks and squares OF land outside
OF the CITY limits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17
OLCOTT ASKS RELIEF
FOR COGHLANS WIDOW
Bill Presented in House Requests
Special Pension of 500 a
Month.

That the estate left by late Admiral
Joseph b. COBhlan was greatly reduced
during the last years OF the admiraTs
life by unfortunate investments and
financial reverses, seems now to be gen
orally understood, and the feeling that
the residue would not be sufficient to
adequately support Mrs coghlan has
been materially strengthened by the in
PRODUCTION Of a bill in the House. by
Representative OlcOtt Of New York. for
her relief. It grants the widow a sDe-
cial pension Of S10J a month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17
POKER CnIPS EATEN
BY HUNGRY CANINE

READING. Pa. Dec. 17-At the most
unusual meeting Of the Schuylkn Val
ley Veterinary Association, DR.. John
w. Adams. Of the University OF Penn
syivania, gave an interesting account
u a cat which swallow ed hatpins and
a dog that had made meal on poker
chips and glass he said that the chips
him.
DR.. Hoskins. secretary Of the State
veterinary board, told Of a cat that
consumed patent black thread and
needles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-17
BILL FOR HUGE ARMY
MAY BE PASSED SOON
House TO Consider HurS M easure Which Provides For
the Raising of 100000 Volunteers in Time of
War-Can Be Thrown Into Field at Call
Bv John SNURE.

The House Committee on Military kf-
fairs has begun consideration Of the
| bill lately introduced by Representative
Hull intended to replace the present
law under which the United States in
time of emergency would raise a vol
unteer army.
II the bill IS passed by Congress Y
will be possible under it's provisions
TO raise and organize a force Of 1000 900
men. additional to the regular army
and the National Guard. 1t would be
possible to organize this formidable
lighting force without further legisla-
ton on the subject save as that neces-
sary to provide money for support.
Moreover, there is a strong prospect
that the bin Will be passed. 1t may 60
through this session Representative
Hull. chairman Of Military Affairs in
the House, said today he thought It
quite possible the bill would be passed
the short session
Little legislation is to be expected from
the short session. but this bill does not
contemplate expenditure Of money. It
merely provides a thoroughgoing plan
for organization Of a great volunteer
force in time Of war, and hence the
revenue question does not enter into A.
President FavOrS 1t.
President Roosevelt is in favor of the
bill, and has so advised Congress 1t
was prepared under the direction of Mr..
Tart, when he was Secretary Of War,
and has therefore, the approval of the
incoming President as well as the out
going one.
In transmitting the bill to Congress
recently, the President pointed out that
Congress had provided a general STAFF
ana built for the War College a per
n4anent and beautiful home and that
the next logical step in the direction
OF per1ecJlng the military system was
TO pass a comprehensive volunteer act
TO the end that the existing agencies
might work out in advance the details
Of its execution The Presidents idea
is that the law would place at the dis
position Of the executive power machin-
cry whereby. should war threaten, the
means TO wage It could swiftly be
brought into being.
This is the end 10 which the bill has
been carefully drafted by the general
staff If a war should threaten, the
President could proceed al once TO
transform enthusiastic and patriotic
clllzens INTO organized soldiers.
staff to Get Busy.
In case Congress enacts the proposed
legislation. the general staff will go to
work and look after all the details OF
carrying it into execution in so far as
this IS possible. 1t is the purpose to
make it possible If q war breaks out to
raise a great army without that con-
fusion and delay in looking after detail
and in getting Congress to make pro-
vision for details that accomp lnied the
opening OF the civil war and the out
break Of the Spanish war.
The Dill proceeds on the theory that ]