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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Development of Park Space
Within the City.
TREND OF IMPROVEMENTS
Trees, Lawns and Shrubbery Along
the Potomac River.
OPENING az PLEASURE GROUND
Expectation That Driveway Along
Water Will Be Continued Into
Rock Creek Park.
OPENING on PLEASURE GROUND

The Development of the park space
within the city itself is perhaps as i'm
portant a feature of the expansion Of
The city and of the general trend Of its
improvements as anything of public
nature that Is now going on. In one
way the main work is centered in what
might be termed the western extension
of the Mall. This parkway. lying right
in the heart of the city and opening up
westward from the Capitol to the WASH
ington Monument and beyond with Wis :.
tas Of foliage and glimpses OF grassy
stretches. and also threaded with drive
ways. constitutes one of the unique
public places of the sort in the court try.
1t is only a step from the busy thor
oughfares to these shaded groves and
sylvan scenes. and thus surrounded. as
IL Is by the scenes of crowded cit life.
this expanse of woodland and park, this
breath and sight of the country. is re-
roundings. But this park no longer
ends with the Monument. 1t extends
beyond for a distance of at least mile
before the bank of the river is reached.
Access to the Water.
All that large section which IN early
years was under water is now known as
Potomac Park officially, but TO thou
sands of people as a delightful place to
visit. where one can get close To the
water and enjoy the freshness Of the air
which passes over the broad surface of
the Potomac and also watch the move
ment of the water. which has always
such a fascination for the averag" per
SON One of the great advantages y; hich
this improvement of the river front has
brought TO the people of the city is to
make it possible for the first time In
the history of the city to get.I9~ the
edge Of the river without going beyond
the city limits.
What has been done has not been
merely to reclaim the land and make II
accessible. but the extensive grounds
have been laid out as lawns. with trees
and shrubbery and broad drives and
walks not forgetting a bride path 1t
r. now a beautiful spot. and the appre-
citation OF that fact is seen every day in
the passing of vehicles of all sorts over
the roadways. so that the occupants may
enjoy the air and the beauty of the sur
roundings.
In Both Directions
Along the edges of the river and of the
tidal basin are to be found boys and men
engaged in fishing. while pedestrians use
the walks which wind through the lawns
and give access TO every part. Although
this is now q beautiful place ii is evil
dent that 1t is still in the making, and
that there Is a good deal to be done vet
before the comprehensive plans are car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09

Moore, by whom 1t was christened The
Kennels
When it came into the possession of
its present owner 1t was rechristened
'Briarbank, and with its vine-clad
front ii peeps from between the tall trees
that stand as sentinels around it. thing
of beauty and a joy forever. The dwell
ing is one of the pretty pieces of arehi-
tectural art that perpetuate the fame of
Meline. the well-known Washington archi-
tect who died some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09

VIEW AT VERMONT AVENUE AND L STREET

win. will occupy the house as his resi-
dence.
E. r. Ryerson. architect. has prepared
plans from which John Simpson Sons will
erect for him at 1859 Northampton street
northwest a two-story frame dwelling, es-
TINA ted to cost 81. 100.
a. P Clark. jr.. has prepared plans from
which Piper & Kenyon, builders viii
erect for c. D. Fowler at 1884 to 1888 1th
street northwest two-stOry brick store
and dwelling, estimated to cost $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09

Moore & Hill have sold for DR.. ID. III.
Riggs the house and lot at a231 Cleveland
avenue northwest to Miss f. b. Barr and
the property at Dob Cleveland avenue
northwest to Mrs. r. J. Kent The prop
critics are siX-room. two-story brick
houses and were purchased for invest
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09

The following have passed both mental
and physical examinations and have been
admitted as midshiomen at Annapolis
James L. Abbott. Arkansas; Charles s.
Alden. New York: Francis E. NJ Whit
ing, New York: Harold w. Schofie,d,
Michigan and j. X. Richards, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09
Sale in Columbia Heights.

The real estate corporation of Boss &
Phelps has sold the residence No. 2,23
18th street northwest for IRIS. Mary [.
Held. The house contains nine rooms
ard tile bath. heated by furnace. The
house is opposite the handsome residence
formerly owned by the late William A.
Hammond. The purchaser, Henry >. IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09
Northwest residence Sold.

The real estate corporation of Boss &
Phelps has sold the semi-detached resi-
dence No. 1862 10th street northwest
to Benjamin F. Graham. The house is of
the colonial design and contains ten
rooms and bath. with front and side
porches. The seller. Mr.. Robert v.
Page, was represented by Mr.. A. 4,-oore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-09

ture of more than a million dollars In re-
pairs and improvements in the course of
an carly spring month is going some
10 use a trite but expressive phrase IL
is certainly an indication that the out
look for the future, when the weather
becomes settled and conditions more IA
vorable for construction, Is most favor-
able.
The report of the acting building in
spector. which has already been pup
lished in The Star. in detail. makes
gratifying showing of activity IN the
building line. and it is said TO De the
general belief that operations Will -oesln
in dead earnest within a sport tlme
Many real estate agents report transac-
tions of Importance well under way. put
not|yet ripe for announcement, Whlle ar
chitects say that there is much work Tor
the near future pending in their -omces.
Sale of Apartment in Bloominsdaie.
Stone & Rairfax real estate corpora
ton report the sale for W. Schafer and
F. Wurzbacker of the brick apartment
house at IS Todd place northeast. This
building was erected about three years
ago by John l.. Warren and has been
constantly occupied by desirable tenants
AT reasonable rentals. The purchaser is
d resident OF. this city who is increasing
MS real estate investments.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01

the forest service. he claimed that the
principal objection had come from the
committee on public lands, of which
Mr.. Mondell was the head. Twelve of
its members were from the states in
volved. Every citizen, he contended,
had absolutely as much interest in the
governments movements for the pre-
servation of our forests as those gen.
tlemen have" He sarcastically re.
marked that members of the public
lands committee had seen to it that
every acre of land in their states was
improved. 1T is time he asserted,
they should be content with what they
have and not insist on grasping every
thing that still remains"
Mr.. Hepburn refused to yield to Mr..
Mondell for question, and continuing
said the United States should follow the
example of European nations in con-
serving it's forests. But, he said, the
members from the public land states
are now putting UP some most pre-
states owned the waters of the nom
navigable streams of the forests. The
water. he contended, was nothing
more than land with water flowing
through it.
Incensed at the statements regard
ing the public lands committee. Mr..
Smith of California sought to interrupt
MI. i1eppulli' NhN' h"HS'N''
You don't dare to-" Mr.. Smith re-
marked.
This nettled Mr. Hepburn.
oh" said he. "I don't know that
there is any power the gentleman pos
sesses to make me fear any question he
may ask
Makes Vigorous Reply
Mr.. Cushman of Washington made a
To IanhIIrD we
held up a map showing that the states
involved were all located in the far
west, and said:
Il think the gentleman would not
look with such complacency on the
forest service if that service would 60
into his state and take twelve or hfteen
counties out of the middle of Iowa ana
build a federal fence around it,
He was not he said, crying out
against a reasonable extension of the
forest service, but charged that IT has
been carried far beyond the point
where it ought to go.
Mr.. Mondell's motion was lost, where
upon Mr.. Smith apologized for his re-
mark to Mr.. Hepburn, which he SAID
was a slip of the tongue. Taking one
more shot at the forest service, he de-
clared that "this is not a government
bv legislation. but it is a government
by strangulation."
Replying to Mr.. CuSnman, MI rep
burn said there was no propriety III
such a question or such a comparison.
In Iowa. he said, the agricultural lands
were being improved by a separation O.
their title from the government.
| mot SO with this great west he SAID
| ut was an act of largesse on the part
of the government to improve the
waste spaces and make them blossom
| into fertile lands for the benefit of all
the people"
The reading of the bill was resumed
An amendment by Mr.. Humphreys oi
Wisconsin to increase by $l6346O the
appropriation for soil investigations
provoked a long debate. After many
! five-minute speeches had been made
for and against the proposition 1t was
| carried, 100 to So.
The bill was laid aside less than hall
completed and the house at 5:06 p, m
adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS
DEFEAT FORAKER BILLS
WILL NOT PERMIT NEGROES TO
BE RESTORED
Senator Warner Hopes His Measure
in Cause of Brownsville SOL
diers viii Vet Become
Law
By Associated Press.

by ASSOCIATED IlesS.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-The five
Democratic members of the senate
committee on military affairs today
succeeded in defeating both the War
ner and Foraker bills for restoration to
duty of negro soldiers of the Twenty
fifth infantry who were discharged
Brownsville, Tex
The success of the minority was ac-
complished by voting as a unit against
be to cause both bills to be reported
adversely.
A majority vote of the senate would
enact one of the bills, however, and
Senator Warner is hopeful that his
measure will yet become law.
The essential point of difference be-
tween the two bills is that the Warner
measure provides that the president
may reinstate any soldier upon becom-
ing satisfied that he is innocent of the
charge against him, while the Foraker
bill compels the reinstatement of such
soldiers if they take oath of their in
nocence.
When the committee met today Sen
ator Warner moved to report his bill
favorably, whereupon Senator Foraker
moved to substitute his bill. The lat
ter motion was defeated. the five DEM
ocrats-M -Messrs. Taliaferro, Foster,
Overman, Frazier and McCreary-
joining with Messrs. Warren, Lodge,
Warner and Dupont in opposing it. A
vote was taken on the Warner bill,
and it was voted down the five Demo-
Gratis joining with Sena tors Scott, For
al1er and Bulkeley in opposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
DUNNE GIVES HIS
VERSION OF MEETING
Continued from Page one)

he is prejudiced and biased against the
defendant. Assistant District Attor-
ney Francis J. Heney stated that in
view of the "adroit manner in which
the allegations against Judge Dooling
were made" it was necessary that the
court should reply TO them in an aftl-
davit A continuance was taken until
tomorrow morning to give Judge Dool-
ing an opportunity to make an affidavit
in reply to that of Ruef. The court
held. however, that belief in defend
ants guilt does not disqu9lfy ihe
Judge from presiding at the trial.
Judge Doollng, in answer to a question
by Ach. denied that he had ever at
tackled or arraigned Ruef in speech
before the order of the Native Sons of
the Golden West and stated that his
relations with Ruef up to about year
ago were of the pleasantest nature.
1--WE ceased to meet about year ago,
said the court
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
MADAME ANNA GOULD
BRONCHITIS VICTIM
is TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL IN ST.
REGIS HOTEL
Goes to Apartments of Friends for
Few Days Visit and DeveI-
ops Several Kinds of
Trouble
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 31.-Madame
Anna Gould, who recently secured a
divorce from the Count de Castellane,
is i'll with bronchitis and stomach
trouble i'm the apartment of her friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Morse, in the Hotel
St. Regis Madame Gould was said
today to be in a very nervous condi-
ton.
She went to the St. Regis yesterday
afternoon after a conference with her
brothers and sister at the home of
Miss Helen Gould, where Madame
Gould had been staying since her ar
rival from France. 1t is stated that
Madame Gould went to the apartments
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Morse expect
ing to pay them a visit for several
days and her illness developed unex-
pectedly.
Since arriving in New York Madame
Gould has met the Prince dc Sagan
several times in company with Mr.
and Mrs. Morse and there has been
much discussion of the possibility of
an announcement that she had become
engaged to marry the prince. Some
of the members of the Gould family
are reported to be opposed to such an
engagement.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
SEN. TELLER
HTS FEDERAL
AUTHORITIES
SAYS TENDENCY STRONG TO
IGNORE CONSTITUTION
coMMENDs ATTITUDE ASSUMED
BY HARLAN
Colorado Member criticises in Sharp
Terms Administration of Forest
Reserve-Says Law Is
Transcribed

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March S1.-The al
legged tendency of the general govern
ment to override the powers OIL me
states of the Union and to ignore tle
restrictions of the constitution was
the subject of remarks by Mr.. Ieller
of Colorado in the senate today
He declared that there had grown up
a nractice of attempting to justify any
acf by the federal authorities Whether
there was authority for it or not SO
long as it was ascribed to the puphc
interest. -,
Mr. Teller. that whatever ought 10
be done we should find a method Oh
He referred to a speech by Secretary
Root, calling attention to the fact thaL
the states were not exercising powers
conferred upon them by their state
governments and when they did not
1hey must not complain of congress
assuming the rlght 10 40 WHaI lneS
fail to do
He also quoted the president as hav-
ing recently said that there were GER
tain evils congress ought to ma d
way to remedy The president
power, he said, was fully defined by
the constitution and no interpolation
should be made to extend those powers.
The fall of the confederation of states
in the past, he said, had resulted from
a failure to recognize the rights OF
each of the states. He commended
the attitude of Mr.. Justice Harlan in
upholding the state.
Mr.. Teller spoke on the bill grant,
ing right to private company to
construct a dam in the Snake river,
Washington: declaring the right
sought ir that bill belonged to the
state and not to the federal govern
ment.
Senator Teller criticised in sharp
terms the administration of the forest
reserve, contendng it was largely con-
Quoted under regulations of the bureau
which transcends the law and affords
but poor opportunity to either the
homesteader or the prospector to avail
himself of the opportunities which con-
gress intended to afford to both classes.
The remainder of the day was de-
voted to discussion of the Benton dam
bill on its merits. Senators Hepburn
and Borah, both of Idaho, took op-
posing sides. Hepburn opposing and
Borah favoring. Mr.. Hepburn main
tanned he would maintain his position
even if satisfied that by doing SO lie
would imperil his seat in the senate.
The senate adjourned at APO p. nj.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
THROUGH SOCIALIST VOTE
FINNISH SENATE RESIGNS
Administration Is Formally Censured
for Delivery of Russian Political
Aeitators to Authorities
for Punishment
by Associated press

HELSINGFORS, Finland, March 81.
In consequence of the vote of lack
of confidence in it carried on March
2S, the Finnish senate has decided to
resign.
This vote passed the diet by II to
a and was the work of the Socialists.
They formally censured the Finnish
administration for the delivery of Rus
sian terrorists and political agitators
to the Russian authorities and for lack
Of drmness in resisting Russian en-
croachments upon the rights of Fin
land, and they demanded the retire
ment of the senate as incapable of
defending the autonomy and liberties
of Finland against the present reac-
uonary campaign in Russia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
and smiling at her with mocking sat

and smiling at her with mocking sat-
isfaction.
That the Griffith woman was i'm
PEELED to treat the wife in this manner
through insane jealousy Is the verdict
of those who knew her.
Affairs Reach Climax
Affairs reached the climax at the De
Arman home few days ago when the
mother accidentally learned that her
daughter was aware of the fathers
the little girl, who is IA years old, to
say nothing, but to bear her father s
shame in silence. About this time,
however, according to unconfirned re-
port Mrs. De Arman confided in a
close personal friend. Mrs. r. T. Offut,
that "she would yet kill that Mrs.
Griffith"
Yesterday morning it is said, the old
est boy returned home and curiously
questioned his mother concerning the
identity of "that woman, Mrs. Grif-
fifth" and declaring that he was being
"joshed" because his papa was seen
with her so much. The boy is said to
have remarked to the mother that
papa was hiring her an automobile
These innocent words of the little
boy, from whom the mother during
long years of suffering had prayed to
withhold the facts, are believed to
have goaded her on to commit the
tragic deed in the Monrovia postoffice.
The Griffith woman was about five
feet seven, and what is known as a
peroxide blonde, although the perox-
ide bleaching had begun to disappear
and the black color of her hair was
discernible at the roots.
There is poorly grounded rumor
that the woman was of negro extrac-
tion, but at the undertaking parlors
it was stated that, while there was
undoubtedly Latin blood in her veins
there was no evidence of negro blood
The inquest over the dead woman
will be held at 10 o'clock this morn
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
CONVENTION RATES FOR
CHICAGO CONSIDERED
Bv Associated Press.

CHICAGO. March 31.-Several high
traffic officials declared yesterday the
Republican national convention rates
to Chicago is being considered in
closed conference, but that no definite
rates have been agreed upon.
1t was confidently predicted, how
ever. that the passenger associations
will issue a schedule of convention
rates based upon the Denver conVen-
tion rates of 1h cents mile
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
Manuel to Sell Horses
BY Associated Press.

Dy AFbUCIdItu FTEES.
LISBON, March 31.--King Manuel to-
day conferred with the minister of
iinance at length on the financial situ-
alton of the royal household. IL was
decided to sell a number of horses of
the royal stable.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
Senator Has Row

BY Associated Press.
LITTLE ROCK. March s1.-Unlted
States Senator Jefferson Davis and
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Thomas
Helm had a street alteration todav
Later Senator Davis was arrested and
charged with carrying revolver and
with murderous assault
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01

ing at the undertaking parlors of Rey-
nolds & Renicker. in Monrovia.
Everyone in the village declares Mrs.
De Arman was thoroughly justified in
the shooting; that she was shame
fully treated by her husband, and that
she undoubtedly will be acquitted-if
not by the coroner's jury, by the court.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
More for Cannon
BY ASS lated Press.

CHICAGO, March 31-The Repub-
licans OF the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh
congressional districts, within C,hicaeo
held conventions today and selected six
national delegates, all instructed for
Speaker Cannon,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
Happy Thought

Mrs. Knicker-Henry, why did you
leave your shoes on the stairs last
night?
Knicker (dazed, but Ding
hsh cushion, m'dear; left 'em TO be
biacked.-Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
Wages Reduced
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOcIated Press.
PAWTUCKET, r.. l., March 31.-No-
tees have been posted in the thread
mills of j. e. p. Coates, limited. an
nouncing a 10 per cent reduction of
wages to take, effect April 10. About
2500 hands are employed in the mills
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
WuAT CAuSEs HEAnACHn

From October to May. Colds are the most fire.
quent cause OF headache. Laxative Bromo Out
nine removes cause. Z. W. Grove on box Csc.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01
Woman Leaves Husband

From all that can be learned IT was
some time after De Apman and Mrs.
Griffith met that the after and her.
husband, then a jockey, separated. The
facts relative to the separation cannot
yet be learned.
From New York to Texas from
Texas to Chicago, thence back to
Texas and later to Emeryville. from
which place Mrs. De Arman came
abo't six months ago, the Griffith wo-
man is said TO have followed Dc Ar
man in his race track career.
In November last Mrs. Griffith ap-
peared at Monrovia and took a room
in the town where lived the woman
who, for years, according to reports,
she had so grievously wronged. When
the races began De Arman Joined his
family in the beautiful Bonita Place
residence, and again the old story was
resumed.
While the wife day after day at
tended the races in cart, driven by
the spotted pony, Mrs. Griffith,
squandering sums of money given her
by De Arman, was attending the races
in an automobile rented by him and
on several occasions is said to have
driven past Mrs. De Arman and to
have laughed scornfully and loudly in
her face, while the children were
present.
On one occasion, it is said, before a
crowd of touts and jockeys, she drove
by Mrs. De Arman and waved a hand
kerchief at her, laughing hilariously
and scornfully. Mrs. De Arman,
through all Of this, offered no remon-
STRANGE.
Mrs. Griffith went so far in her per-
secutions of the wife that she dared
brazenly to sit in De Armans pri-
vate box at the grandstand.. openly
looking at Mrs DE Arman, who occu-
pied a public seat or sat in the cart,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-01

isfaction.
That the Griffith woman was i'm
PEELED to treat the wife in this manner
through insane jealousy is the verdict
of those who knew her.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-11-14

Madison, The coming legislature
viii be asked TO create another branch
OF the circuit court for milwaukee,
county. Two judges were asked for
at the time the new branch was ere
atod and the need for an additional
Judge is said by attorneys to he as
great or even greater now than it was
then, In spite Of the new court the
calendar is as badly cIogged as it was
before, and there seems no way for
relief except through the creation of
another branch court While no def
mite action has been taken as yet look.
ing toward such legislation it will
come before the session opens II may
come through formal action by the
Milwaukee Bar association or il may
come through some member Of the
Milwaukee delegation. This was the
case when Senator julius Il Rohor
introduced his bill providing for two
new judges.