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The Washington herald., 1908-04-11

There was considerable Commotion at
the Virginia end Of the Aqueduet Bridge
at 1879 O'Clock last night. when James
Walnut. negro. twenty-one years old.
was arrested by Constable Harry Collins.
lie answered the description given OF
the negro who attacked Miss Amelia
schroff on Thursday night, near her home
in Rosslyn, Va.
The majority OF the persons who saw
the arrest made did not know of the at
tack on the young woman
Rushed Him to Car.
Those Of the spectators who knew of the
cause of the arrest assisted the con-
stable in rushing the negro TO the trolley
car which carried him to the Alexandra
County jail
When 1t was all over, however. and the
purpose Of the arrest became generally
known, some threats were heard; but il
was teo late for their execution.
Walnut vas seen at the jail at 1f.g0
O'Clock by Miss schron. After as close
scrutiny as possible in the dimly light
ed corridor. she said:
lie is not the man.
Despite her failure TO identity Walnut.
the negro vas held, and Miss schroff was
told 10 come again this morning and see
II she could identify him.
Walnut is q lsbcrer on the new pfar OF
the Aqueduct Bridge On Thursday he
was at work from l O'Clock in the morn
ms, until o'clock in the afternoon. At
O'Clock Thursday night he resumed
work, and quit at 10 o'clock He followed
lhe same programme yesterday.
Want the Right Man.
Miss Schroff failure to identity Walt
nut has caused the officials to redouble
Their efforts 10 catch the right man. If
Miss Sehrof reiterates her statement Of
last night when she sees Walnut to-
DAY that he is not the negro, he viii
be released.
Miss schron, beyond a slight nervous
ness Is suffering but little from her
fright Joseph Darlington Mackey. thir-
teen years old. who rushed 10 her assist
aDoe, is none the worse for his expert
enee.
walnut was nervous when be stood
race TO face with the young woman. His
relief was evident when she said he was
not the negro who attacked her.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
GOSPEL MISSION CALENDAR.
Mrs. Ellis 10 Speak Sunday-Friday
Afternoon Services.

Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, superintendent
OF the department OF legislation OF ths
Womens Christian Temperance Union
will speak at the Gospel Mission, I2s-
Pennsylvania avenue, Sunday night al
o'clock. Mrs. Madison Clark, a singer
Of gospel songs. VIII assist.
At the free Sunday night supper service
from TO 8 o'clock, Messrs. Evans,
Gordon, and others viii entertain with
songs. Each Friday afternoon at s:3t
O'clock. there is q Bible class for children
living near the mission, conducted by
Mrs. A. II. Tyson. Miss Nellie Briscoe,
end others.
Among the recent converts is a young
man, the son Of a minister. The young
fellow was converted one night at the
mission when he had no place 10 sleep.
His father, while attending a recent con-
ference here, learned where his son was.
The meeting was a happy one. The
young man now has good position and
is doing well
II is the intention of the MANAGEMENT
to shortly celebrate the second annivers-
airy Of the mission. An elaborate pro-
gramme, open to the public, is being
arranged.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
Merry Boz Give Dance.

One hundred and fifty couples were
present at the social hop of the Merry
Boys last night. in Lewis Hall. Four
teenth and p streets northwest Music
was furnished by Pistorio's Orchestra.
Twenty-four dance numbers were en-
joyed. The members Of the club are
Arthur Mansfield. Arthur Bacon, Harry
Lediard Arthur Giddins. Walter Fluke.
Charles Redgewealth, Louie Herpe, Har-
ry Raymond, Harold Walton. Frank Cos
grove, Arthur Kendall. and George BouI-
ton
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
''THE ROMAN THEATER. -
Subject of Lecture by Prof. Charles
Knapp, OF Columbia UnfyersItv.

Prof. Charles Knapp, Phi D.. Of Bar
nard College. Columbia University gave
lecture on The Roman theater." illus
trated by stereopticon views, last night.
before the Washington Society of the
Archaeological Institute Of America. in
George Washington Hall.
Prof knapp discussed the time Of the
dramatic performances, pointing out that
plays at Rome could be seen only at GER
tain festivals, which came in April, July.
September, and November.
He added that the state. in part. sun
ported these festivals with grants OF
money; it allowed plays 70 be given al
that time, though reluctantly The gov
eminent opposed the theater. Hence there
was no permanent theater in Rome till 55
Z. c.
He spoke Of the construction Of the
theateT external and internal. This was
illustrated by the use Of views Of the the
aters at Rome. Pompei. Aspendus in
Asia Minor. and Berkeley, Cal, the lat
ter place having a Greco-Roman theater.
built on the Hearst estate.
Matters Of stage settings, costumes, and
the Ike were also treated in detail and
illustrated in part by views
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11

William Zietler. nineteen years old, Of
4s4 Maryland avenue, and Edward Thrift
seventeen years old. of 4s7 F street south
west. met at Four-and-a-half street and
Maryland avenue last night to settle diff
ferences. In the alteration, Zietler was
stabbed in the back and was taken to
the Emergency Hospital His condition
is not serious. Thrift was arrested on a
charge of assault with a dangerous
weapon
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
Has PIeurisy ~. Time

Richard Denton, the negro whose heart
was cut nearly in twain by the knife Of
an assailant and recovered from the
effects OF the stabbing after the organ
had been sewed together by surgeons at
the Emergency Hospital. is once more
a patient at the institution, suffering
from pleurisy. Last night it was stated
at the hospital that the pleurisy was
gradually disappearing and that Denton
would be about in few days.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
West virginia varsity Dates.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Md. April 10. - The
schedule of the West Virginia Univer-
sity baseball team abroad Is as follows.
Saturday. May 2 W. L. p, Pittsburs; wednes
day, May %. Georestowa University Georgstozn
Thursday, Nav a. Virginia Military Institute. Lex
ington. Va; Friday. May 2 Washington and Lee
Lexington, Va. Saturday, May q. NaTy. Annspolls
Wednesday. June ;. Denisoa Granville Ohio: Thurs
day. June 1. open. Friday. June 5. W. and J.
Washington. Pa; Saturday. June 6, W. ana j..
Washington. Pa
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11

Plans for the celebration Of Memorial
Day were contained in a resolution pre-
sented by Jacob Xander. committee
of ten will be appointed to arrange for
the celebration to take place in Battle
Greek Cemetery.
Resolutions were passed, expressing ap-
probation OF the services of Chairman s.
". Smith, Of the District OF Columbia
Committee OF the House.
Col 4. 3. Townsend related wartime
experiences IN connection with Lees sur
render. DR.. J. Preston Miller, Of the CO.
lumbia Heights Citizens Association,
spoke. and DR.. II. L. Z. Johnson dis
cussed the needs Of a universal transfer
system. Coz. Ben Holman argued for the
rights Of property owners.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
win Conduct Revival.

Rev Samuel Mcbride. D, D.. of New
York, will conduct a series of evangelstic
services for two weeks, commencing to-
morrow night at 7;SO O'clock, at Bethany
Baptist Church. Rhode Island avenue and
Second street northwest. DR., Mcbride
Is graduate Of Dublin University. and
possesses the force. wit, and humor Of
the Irish people He is an evangelist Of
national reputation.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
Guests Present.
- folloWInr gnesls - nresent

The following guests were present:
/ DR. II. W. Wiley, Dr II A, Houston. q. c. Tres
COTE MessTs Atwood, Deuning. Townsend Runyan.
MeElTUy. Doolittie Winton. L. Wall BigeIow Dun.
lap Carr, cIshmsn, Yeitch. Hilyer, Bailey, H0ugh-
ton Hoover. Boylf Skinner. Weber. Haywood DYER.
folnan Chamberlain, CoOk Mcdonnell Shibley
Given. BT9ghton. AmOss. Dunbar. Wilson, smitheTs
Duff. stengle, kehler. Schneider Walker Smith
Harrison, kueisley, Lewis. Howard Parker Nor
gan Levitt Morgan Riley Goodnow. Palmore. sulli-
van. Fuller. Spencer. Church, Staughn KiosteT
Boyles. Dodge. Emery, Bryan Moore. Patrick, and
Le CleTo,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
Police sIatrOn Accuses CIairvoynnt

Carl w. Keyt, a elairvoytnt. was ar
raigned In the Police Court yesterday on
a charge of obtaining money by trlekery.
He demanded a jury trial, and the case
was continued indefinitely. He was re-
leased on 500 collateral The complainant
against the seer is Mrs. Mathilda Thorn
burg. matron at the First precinct police
station.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11

Edward Pullen. twenty-five years old, Of
Hinton, ". Va, was held in 1900 bond
for the action Of the grand jury by Judge
Klmball in the Police Court yesterday.
Pullen Is alleged to have forged the name
OF A Turneau & Co. 10 a check for 81. "a,
which he cashed at the 7. II. c. A.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
Zen Minera Are KiIled.

London, April iO.-Ten miners were
killed by a gas explosion in the Norton
Hill colliery in Semersetshire to-day. The
first party of rescuers narrowly escaped
death from the gas, and several are yet
IN a serious condition.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
porter Exreets to Come &c.

Representative Peter Porter. OF New
York, who defeated Representative Wads-
worth after hot fight two years ago.
was a caller at the White House yes
terday. Mr.. Porter is confident he will
receive the nomination again. although.
he said yesterday. there would be a fight
for lf
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
Funston TO Head Army schooI.

It has been practically decided that
Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston, now IN
command of the Department Of CaIifor-
MIA. will be ordered to duty as president
Of the Army School of the Line. at Fort
Lesvenworth, Kans.. on April q, when
Maj. Gen. Charles b. Hall will be placed
On the retired list
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
DIVORCE LAWS AWRY
Justice Laughlin FaVOrs Con-
Stituti0nal Amendment.
EVA BYRD NOT FREE TO WE'D
Her Virginia Decree Against Porte
!. Ransom ReIucfaRtiy Decided to
BE Invalid by Appellate Division
of Supreme Court OF New York
State-IRnOeent Made to suffer.

New York. April IA judicial plea for
such uniformity in divorce laws through
out the different States of the Union, to
the end that decent men ana women and
innocent children may not suffer, was
made to-day by Justice Frank C. Laugh
lin, sitting in the appellate division Of
the Supreme Court.
Justice Laughlin. in a court memoran-
dunn made bitter comments on the "un-
fortunate state of the laws relating to
divorces" in this and other States
throughout the Union. He spoke Of an
amendment to the Federal Constitution
as the only complete remedy for this
crying evil"
IL default of such an amendment, be
urged that there be some movement by
the various State legislatures or the trial
courts by which divorces shall not be
granted except as VIII be recognized by
every other State and Territory.
Eva Byrd Not Free to Wed.
The occasion for this plea by Justice
Laughlin was the legal necessity that
constrained him 20 vote In favor Of az
nrmng the decree OF divorce obtained IN
the Supreme Court by Porte Y. Ransom,
son Of ex-Surrogate Ransom, against Eva
Byrd Ransom. TO whom ne was married
in 1890.
Mrs. Ransom was compelled she al
1eges. by her husbands continued drunk
enness and ill-treatment, to leave him and
return to her home in Virginia. taking
their two children with her, That was in
1888 and in 1901
Having obtained evidence Of RansOms
marital transgressions in New York, she
brought suit for an absolute divorce in
Virginia and obtained a decree. No per-
sOnal service OF the papers was made
on Ransom. only legal service by publl-
cation, according 10 the Virginia stat
utes
BY these statutes Ransom was allowed
three years IN which to reopen the decree
as an absolute right. He failed to DO so
Five years after the divorce, Mrs. Ran
som became the wife OF George /. Brown
ing, a lawyer prominent in Madison, Va
She has a child by that marriage.
Reluctant Opinion Handed Down.
Barely a month after the wedding
Ransom brought a suit in the Supreme
Court here against her.
That SUIT was tried before Justice
Dowling. He was, as he declared, re-
compelled to reject as invalid
under the laws Of the State. Mrs. Ran
SONS Virginia divorce. Mrs. Ransom
appealed.
The appeal was heard by Presiding
Justice Patterson and his associates. !
Justices Chester b. Mclaughlin, James |
W. Houghton, Francis NJ. Scott, and /
Frank c. Laughlin, three weeks ago. |
The majority of the court, Justices Pat |
teTsOn. Mclaughlin. and Scott. voted To 1
affirm Justice Dowling's decree without /
opinion.
Justice Laughlin, however. though con- /
curing with the majority. felt the court /
should make some explanation of its /
action, and finally decided to hand down 4
a memorandum in his own name alone. /
It is a plea for a change of laws OF /
court rulings that would dispose forever
Of such unfortunate cases as the Ran,
som one.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11

While you think of it. telephone your
Want Ad- TO The Washington Herald, and
bill will be sent Won AZ ] cent u,nra
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
WHAT CAusEs HEAnAcHn

From October to May, Colds are the most ffequen,
cause Of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Eszsyes ssHse. = ". Grove on box, &s,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
Tribute to Predecessors.

THE first chemist of the department
Dir. wetherell. Of Philadelphia. was one
Of the first chemists Of his time. You are
all more or less familiar with the dis
tnguished services rendered by my pred
ecessoF. Dr. Collier.
1t was. therefore. not for me TO create
an Office, but If possible, to maintain the
high position 10 which il had already
been raised"
Or. Wiley then spoke in praise Of his
subordinates who had particularly at
tracted his attention. He mentioned these
among others as Illustrative that paTticu-
lar credit for the work Of the Bureau OF
Chemistry In the past twenty-five years
should be properly given those who are
directly responsible for il
Others who responded 10 toasts were
Or. A. S. Cushman. B. H. Smith. ]. X.
Haywood W. D. Bieglo E. ". Demming.
.G. E. Patrick, ". B. Atwood, and L. 81.
T0lman.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
GIRL SEES PRISONER
Says Negro Is Not the Nan
Who Attacked Her.
FOUND AT AoUEDUCT BRIDGE

Constable Collins Arrests James
Walnut In Connection with Attack
on Miss Amelia sehroR Near Ross
l3-n, Va, Thursday Sight-Reguested
10 Look at Him Again This Morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
DR.. WILEY IS GUEST
Banquet by Colleagues in
Bureau of Chemistry.
GIVES CREDIT TO ASSISTANTS
Tells of Twenty-Five Years in Public
Serviee-TFibute 10 Chief Paid by
DIR. II. a. Houston, TOastmaster.
Eighty Sat Down to Table at Har-
vey's Last Sight-Those Present.

About eighty chemists and scientific as
sistants Of the Agriculture Department
gathered at HarYey's restaurant last
night, at a banquet in honor OF the twen-
ty-hfth anniversary Of the connection Of
their chief. Dr. Harvey w. Wiley. with
the Bureau of Chemistry, Agricultural
Department.
The loyalty of Dr. Wileys assistants in
the work of tie bureau was enthusi-
astieaily demonstrated. when every man
at the banquet arose and gave cheer after
cheer
The POSTMASTER. DR.. H. A. Houston.
paid tribute to the work done in the de-
partment under DR.. Wiley's guidance, re-
ferred to the many obstacles he has sur
mounted in reaching the top Of the ladder
of fame The toastmaster then intro
ducpd Dr Wiley
The Washington herald., 1908-04-11
DIR. WiIey's Address.

DR. Wiley said. in part:
II feel that any address which may
make here can not be given ~ me with
proper words Of appreciation. I would
Ike to say how deeply grateful I feel
to you who have assembled here in honor
of the twenty-fifth anniversary Of my
public service in the Department of
Agriculture -
Dr. Wiley then related the events
which led up to and resulted in his trans
fer from his native State. Indiana, and
from Purdue University, where he had
held the chair Of chemistry and physics.
to tie Department OF Agriculture.
The "reminiscences / have just given. %
he said. are only illustrative OF what
occurs 10 every ones life. The Office /
came % was cne which had already
been filed By men eminent in the pro-
fessiCn and service.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-22
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-22

symptoms. No, sir. you have not earn
ed the right to admit them TO any
BODY. not even TO yourself. nor 10
herr
"she has refused me-" Siward said
simply.
The little doctor. after an incredulous
stare. began chattering with wrath.
Refused you! Pah. Pooh! That's
nothing. That signifies absolutely
nothing. It's meaningless. It's a de-
tail. You get well, do you hear? You
go and get well; then try 1t again.
Then you'll see. And II she Is an
idiot-in the event of her irrational
persistence In an incredible and utter
ly indefensibe attitude"-he choked
up. then fairly barked at Siward-
take her anyway, sir! Run OFF with
herl Dominate circumstances, sirl
Take charge OF events. But you can't
do 1t till you've clapped yourself into
prison for lifel And God help you II
you let yourself escapel'
Siward smiled again, a worn, pallid
smile
II can stand IT while you are here,
doctor. but when I'm alone it's hard.
One OF those crises Is close now. I've
bad night ahead-a bad outlook.
Couldn't YOU
"Nor'
"Just enough to-
"No, Stephen"
Enough to dull 1t just n little?
don't ask for enough to make me sleep,
not even TO make me doze. You have
your needle. haven't you, doctor?"
81 dare not help you any more that
way"
"Not this oncer'
mot this once"
There was dead silence, broken al
last by the doctor with a violent ges
ture toward the telephone. Talk &c
the girl. why don't you talk to tho
girl. III she's worth n hill o. bean:
she'll help you to hang on. What's she
for II she isn't for such moments
Tell her you need her voice. Tell hel
you need her faith In you. Goo
night"
Siward lay still for long whil'
after the doctor had gone. Morp thar
an hour had passed before he slowl,
sat up and CROPPED for the telephon
book. opened 1t and searched In
blind. hesitating way until he foun'
the number he was looking for.
He had never telephoned to her. III
had never written her except once j
. reply TO her letter In regard to hi
mothers death-that strange. timif
. formal letter In which. grief stunne
+. as he was. he saw. only the formalif
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-22

"For several years | have suffered
from stomach trouble, says Mr., J. c,
Yerrian, well known resident of Alma
Mich. II had almost no appetite at all
and the little food l did eat distressed
me. l was extremely nervous, and
finally reached a generally run down
condition. was weak and felt tired
aud worn out all the time.
"For the past two years have con-
stantly taken medicine prescribed by
physicians, .bnt IL did not help me in
the least. finally became Disguised
and greatly discouraged.
Hearing of the Cooper remedies,
went to George K. Sharre,rs drug store
nd bought bottle Of the New Dis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-22

dened family. IT slipped. It's only
a twisted ankle"
For moment or two the answer sat
isfied Fleetwood; then sudden, curl
Gus fash OF suspicion came into his
eyes. lie glanced sharply ut Siward,
who lowered his eyes. while the red
tint I'm his hollow cheeks deepened.
Neither spoke for awhile. Plank sip
ped the tea which Wands. the second
man. brought. Siward brooded over
his cup. head bent Fleetwood made
more noise than necessary with his
Ice
"why did you drop the Saddle club,
Stephen?" asked Fleetwood.
"rm not riding. l have no use for
It," replied Siward.
you've cut out the Proscenium club
too. and the Owls Head and the
Trophy. It's a shame, Stephen"
"Tm tired OF clubs"
.Don't talk that way"
every well, won't" said Siward
smiling. Tell me what Is happening
out there" He made a gesture toward
! the window "All the gossip the news
papers miss. I've talked DIR. Grisby t
death; I've talked Gumble to death
I've read myself stupid. What's goini
ON, Billy?"
/ So Fleetwood sketched for him
CAV cartoon of events, caricaturing va
rious episodes In the social kaleido
scope which might interest him. Pol
tiles was touched upon, and the,
spoke of the possibility OF Ferrall &c
ing to the assembly. the sport OF hos
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-22

steel trimmed spectacles, each giass
divided into two lenses and be stood
on tlptoe to look out through the upper
lenses on the world and always bent
almost double TO use the lower or read
ing lenses.
whats all this racket" said the lit
tie old doctor harshly. "Got colicf
Got the toothache? I'm ashamed OF
you. Stephen! Look up! Look at me!
Out with your tongue! Well, now.
what the DEVILS the troubleT'
You know" muttered Siward, aban
doning his wrist to the little man,
who seated himself beside him. DR.
| Grisby scarcely noted the pulse. The
delicate pressure had become a strong
caress.
"Know whaty' he grunted. How
do | know what's the matter with
you? Hey7 Now. now, don't try to
! explain, Steve. Don't fly off the han
die. All right; grant that | do know
what's bothering you. I want to see
that ankle first. Here, somebody
Light that gas. Why the mischief
don't you have the house wired for
electricity, Stepbenf It's wholesome.
Gas isn't. Lamps are worse, sir. Do
as I tell you" And he went on loqua-
ciously. grumbling and muttering and
never ceasing his talk. while Siward,
wincing as the dressing was removed.
lay back and closed his eyes.
Half an hour later Gumble appear
ed TO announce dinner.
II don't want any" said Siward.
"Eat!' said DR.. Grisby harshly.
T-don't care to-"
EAT, | Tell youl DO you think
don't mean what | say?"
So he ate his broth and toast, the
doctor CURLY declining TO join him
He ate hurriedly. closing his eyes II
] aversion. Even the iced tea was fla
} and distasteful TO him.
J And ut last he lay back, white ane
unstrung, the momentarily deadenet
: desperation glimmering under his hal
closed eyes. And for a long while DIR
Grisby sat. doubled almost In two
, cuddlIng his bony little knees an'
/ studying the patterns in the faded car
pet.
II guess you'd better go stephen.
2 he said at length.
] "Up the river to Mulqueen'sT
Eyes. Let's try II. Steve. You'll b
= on your feet in two weeks. Then you
!. better COUP the river-to Mu
Il queens"
o I'm go II you say so. But can
/ 60 now"
81 didn't say go now. I said In wv
?. weeks"
a perhaps"
II "will you give me your wordy' d.
e manded the doctor sharply.
q mo. doctor"
p "Why notT'
II because may have to be here o
70 business There seems to be some sol
NJ crisis coming which I don't unde
d stand"
There's a crisis right here. Stew
4 which understand snapped ID