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The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
AUTOISTS USE SURVEY MAPS
Government Plats Coming to Be
Standards for Tourists.
Production Part of Huge Topo-
graphical Plan of the Entire
United States.

The Geological Survey is calling the at
vantage which they may derive from fhe
use OF the Surveys maps.
The maps made by the Geological Sur
vey are primarily for scientific use but
II is declared that they are invaluable for
the motorists use. and they are offered
for sale at cents each, or for 50 in lots
OF 100 or more.
In statement issued BY the Survey. 1t
is represented that automobile tourists
are beginning TO find the topographic
maps OF the Geological Survey invaluable
in laying out routes Of pleasure travel
The statement adds:
"All public roads as we'll as all i'm
portant private roads. are shown on these
maps. while the contour lines indicating
the topography and showing the grades
OF the roads enable the automobilist 20
determine accurately the character Of the
country through which he intends 10
travel. These maps are made primarily
as bases for the geological map of the
United States. which the Geological Sur
vey Is constructing. and the fact that
they can be employed better than any
other maps for nonscientihc purposes.
such as automobiling. attests their prac-
teal value, though this is only one Of a
very great number Of uses 10 which they
are put
The topographic map or atlas which
will be formed by the combined topo-
graphic sheets published by the Survey
was referred 10 last winter by Secretary
Garfield in a report 70 Congress, as the
mother map OF the country. for il Is now
the principal source Of all other maps.
The sheets cover areas termed quad
rangles. whose limits are defined by merid-
ians and parallels, and nearly i.SOO of
them have already been completed Some
OF the States have valued these maps so
highly that they have betrayed half the
cost Of the surveys
The maps are so detailed and accurate
that clever clay modelers have used them
as bases for relief or physical maps which
were exact miniature reproductions OF
the regions comprised within the quad
rangies, showing every hill and valley In
relative steepness. and the lakes, swamps,
falls OF rivers, as well as all the important
works of man.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
SQUIRRELS ARE DYING OFF
Strange Epidemic Attacks Little
Animals in Capitol Grounds.
Attendants Believe They Have De-
come Affected with Some Form
of Scurvy.

Unless some learned animal lover can
devise some form of medicated nut or
something Of that nature which can be
fed 10 the squirrels in the Capitol
grounds the spot will soon be devoid Of the
playful little fellows. for they are rap
idly dying off from some unknown dis
ease.
Watchmen in the grounds think the lit
tie animals are afflicted with a form of
scurvy, probably brought on by promis-
cuous feeding. The large white squirrel.
however. which recently made its nest
in the northeast corner Of the grounds
and which is thought TO be a recruit.
from the family OF white squirrels living
in the Smithsonian grounds, is among
the fittest who have survived.
Another good theory which has been
advanced for this alarming increase in
the squirrel death rate is that perhaps
the unsophlsticated animals have been
feeding on some of the tainted sweep
ings from the Capitol. where a force
OF janitors are at present busy with the
annual cleaning OF the old building. II
by any chance they have run across
some Of those tough, indigestIble bills, or
gotten splinter or two from the ';big
stick" that may have fallen into some
waste basket it is no wonder that the
poor little beasts ase throwing up the
sponge.
Again, 1t may be form OF lung trou-
bic. resulting from the dust Of the car
pet cleaners. for contractors are indus
triously taking up the carpets in both
the Senate and House sides and packing
them away for the summer Chairs and
desks in the Supreme Court and commit
tee rooms have been covered with their
summer clothes 10 exclude the dust. and
the whole building Will be clean and chip
shape in a few days.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
viii Visit Lake Georgc.

Seventeen young women Of the local
Young Women's Christian Association
will leave the city on Wednesday for a
ten-day trip to Lake George, n. Y, to
attend the an lhal conference Of associa-
tions. which meets at Silver Bay.
Among those who will attend are Misses
Florence Brown. Mlgnonette Buckingham.
and Ludema Sayre. local secretaries: Miss
Helen Woodward. chairman Of the ply
sical department; Miss Elizabeth Pierce.
chairman OF the extension department:
Misses Nellie Doom. Ardell Payne. Hen
rietta Silcott, NJ. j. Van Hook. Nav
Catlett, Lille V. Kathly. Hetty Lyon.
Faith Woodward. Grace Miller. and Eliza
beth Morse.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
sun WAS OBSCURED
Hundreds of Washingtonians
Used Smoked Glasses.
PHOTOGRAPHS ARE OBTAINED
Naval Observatory Officials Made
Observations While the Eclipse
Was in Progress and Gained Some
Valuable InfOrmatiOn-GrOup Of
Planets Described as Phenomenon.

That feeling Of awe inspired by the
shutting of Of the suns light was preva-
lent in Washington yesterday morning for
about three hours.
All over the city groups Of men, women.
and children were formed 20 view the
phenomenon through smoked glasses.
Those who had not been informed OF the
eclipse. or who had neglected 70 ascer-
tain the time Of the suns darkening, mis-
took the appearance Of things as fore
boding rain
A Gloomy Blnckness.
The darkness was not like the darkness
Of night. II was a gloomy blackness, and
seemed TO carry a chill with it as It
passed over the earth.
AT the Naval Observatory. on George
town Heights. corps Of five astronomers
were making observations of the spec
tacle, and photographs were taken by a
forty-foot photo-hcliograph.
Under the direction Of Prof. w. S.
Eichelberger. the observers recorded the
first contact Of the sun and moon at
thirty-nve minutes and twenty-eight sec
onds after o'clock. just ten seconds be-
fore the predicted time. The sun was in
partial eclipse until forty-nine minutes
and two seconds after Z o'clock.
Photographs were taken at different in
tervals of the moons transit by Prof.
George H. Peters Those who assisted
in making the observations were Profs.
+. b. LitteU and G.. 4. Hin. assistant as
tronomers. Mat Frederlckson and c. W.
Frederick
According to the astronomers, only
about 70 per cent OF the suns face was
darkeaed, but the eclipse was total in
Florda and Mexico
This was the second eclipse of the year.
the other having occurred on January 3.
AS the sun yesterday was not completely
hidden. the phenomenon Of the corona
was not visible. The shadow was visible.
however. over the whole of North Amer
Tea. the northern portion Of South Amer
ica. the southwestern part of Europe.
the northwest corner OF Africa, and the
Northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans
The spectacle was regarded by astrono-
mers at the observatory as highly in
structive, many crescent images being
seen.
Planets Are Grouped.
Last evening. Immediately after sunset,
Jupiter. Mercury. Mars, Neptune, and
Venus were noticeable. grouped together
in the West. These stars, according to
astronomers, viii not be seen again in
such proximity for several hundred
years.
In other days, the combination OF two
such phenomena. the grouping Of large
planets. and an eclipse of the sum- would
start all sorts of forcbodings. bat with
the general spread OF astronomical knowi-
edge events like these arc accepted as
part Of the workings Of the great law
that rules the universe. and have ceased
to strike terror.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
MEETING IN FRANKLIN PARK
Rev. Mr. WhitehOuse Gives Address
for the 4. VI. c. A.

Rev. Mr. Whitehouse Gives Address
for the Y. VI. G. A.
Under the sheltering boughs OF the
elms IN Franklin Park, Rev. George E.
Whitehouse, pastor Of the Emmanuel Bap-
tist Church, preached yesterday after
noon. The services were conducted under
the auspices of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. which will hold open
air services in this park every Sunday
while the weather is warm.
The services were opened py singing Of
several hymns. after which Elphonzo
Youngs played a cornet solo. Rev. Mr..
Whitehouse took for his text. THE de-
throned king" He spoke OF the ascen-
sion of Saul 10 the throne Of the Israel
ties and how he was selected for his
beauty Of character and features.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
FOUR BURNED TO DEATH.
Mother and Three Children Perish
While Others Are Rescued.

Milwaukee. Wis. June pa woman
and three children burned 10 death. the
father and another son az the point of
death. and the works of the Wildlng &
Geselchapa Roofing plant destroyed. is
the tragic story OF fire which broke out
on Vogels Island. shortly after o'clock
this morning The dead are:
Mrs. JULIA KRUGER. tweuty-eight yoau Of age.
JULIA KRUGER four years Of age.
GILBERT KRUGER, two years OF age.
ELEANOR hRU UEGER one year Of as.
Ii was only through the valiant efforts
OF Henry Hagen the watchman at the
Pfeister & Vogel Tannery Company, that
the father and son were saved. He man
aged 70 break into the part OF the build
ing whore the. family was living and
helped them out. The plant was burned
to the ground and the loss will be about
5000
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
FIND CHILDREN DEFECTIVE.
Examination shows 60 Per Cent in
Chicago Schools Need Treatment.

Chicago. June 2s.-The health depart
ment reports that more than 50 per cent
of the children in Chicago public schools
are physically defective.
The figures show the result Of the re
cent medical examination of pupils by
physicians acting under Health Commits
ined, 2.SS9 were found to he defective and
In need OF medical tratment. A large
percentage OF the children were suffering
from adenoids. a nasal growth, which in
terferes with their breathing. Defects in
hearing we're many, but surprisingly few
pulmonary troubles were discovered.
The majority Of children listed as defec-
tive are afflicted with some slight ailment
which will yield rapidly to treatment.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
ASPIRATION HIS THEME.
Rev. John Lee Allison breaches Ser
mon In GuDfOn-TempIe.

- <A---EO~A
mon In GuntOn-Temple.
Taking The power Of aspiration" as his
theme, and urging his hearers to fix high
ideals and strive through thick and thin
to attain them, Rev. DR.. John Lee ALI
son, pastor Of tie Gunton-Temple Memo
rial Church. Fourteenth and streets
northwest, preached a strong sermon TO
his congregation yesterday morning.
DR.. Allison took his text from the epis-
tie to the Hebrews. He defined aspira-
ton as n longing for something better in
life and described its great power. He
said. in part:
satisfaction with present attainment is
dangerous, but the desire for something
higher inspires the life and ennobles the
character. The power OF aspiration leads
to higher and better things in personal
holiness. II is the realization Of the divine
image, in knowledge and in righteousness.
1T leads 10 a keener sense OF personal
responsibility and 10 the realization that
no man can live for himself alone A
longing for better things also leads 10
personal conservation. the golden hinge
on which turns the door OF the treasure
house of true happiness"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
GIVEN A GOLD PEN.
Charles w. Otis Recipient of n Gift
From Friends.

Charles w. OTIS, secretary Of the Cali
fornia State Association. who Is leaving
the city for months 10 reside on his
Vermont Farm, near Arlington, was Wis
tied last night by several members Of
the association and presented with a
fountain pen.
The presentation was made by NJ. F.
O'Donognue on behalf Of the associa-
ton.
c. T. Vogel. the treasurer. will be sec
retary during the absence Of Mr.. Otis.
Among those present were William Man
ly. X. NJ Gitt Mrs Marie Smith, and
Helen S. Rapiey.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
Open-aIr MeetIuus

The Central Union Mission held open
air services twice yesterday from its
gospel wagon. Rev. DR.. James H. Taylor
preached at the services al SIS o'clock.
and selected as bis text, Whatsoever a
man soweth. that shall he rap" At
the services held at O'Clock Rev, Newton
Wagner, assistant pastor of the First
Baptist Church, spoke on the life Of
Christ.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
Rangers 20 Guard Border,

Austin, Tex. June 2S-Gov. Campbell
will order two companies Of State rangers
TO the Rio Grande border for the purpose
OF assisting the Federal authorities in
preventing violations OF the neutrality
laws by Mexican revolutionists. The
rangers will patrol the river between Del
Rio and Eagle Pass.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. S. -. d -. Weather Barear

washington, sunday, June u lAe-3 y. m
The winds along the New Eugland and Middle
Atlantic coasts viii BE- light 20 fresh and mostly
sOuthwesterly: on the South Atlantic coast light %
fresh east 20 southeast the East Gulf coast-ght
Doutherly; on the West Gulf coas, light 20 fresh
southeast % south; the Lower Lakes fresh south
west 20 west and on the Upper Lakes fresh south
west % northwest.
Steamers departing Monday for European ports
viii have light 90 fresh Winds mostly southerly,
with generally fair weather 90 the Grand Banks.
SPECIAL FORECAST
Frost wominsz have been issued for Montana and
Western North Dakota
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
W. E. HARDING DEAD.
Found InsensibIe in the Basement
of His House.

Lying on the floor beside a couch I'm the
basement Of his house. 656 Twelfth street
northeast. William E. Harding, an en-
ploye Of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company, was found IN an un-
conscious condition by his daughter early
this morning
Dr. George W Warren was called. He
found Harding dead. Deputy Coroner
Glazebrook was notified. He gave a GER
tifcate of death from heart trouble.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
CONGRESsMEN as SPEAKERS.
Tammany Chiefs Not Mt Home for
Fourth of July Celebration.

FOuFth OF july NtItDIHIIUH.
New York. June 2S.-Tammany' cele-
bration Of the Fourth OF July this year
VIII come when all the big chiefs Of the
organization are on their way TO Den
yer. Gov. Newton c. Blanchard Of
louisiana, and Representative Morris
Sheppard, of Texas, will deliver the long
talks. Mr. Sheppard is the youngest
member Of the House Of Represent
atives. and has the distinction of having
spoken at the last Lincoln Day dinner
Of the Republican Club in this city.
Short talks will be made by Represent
ative Charles g. Edwards, Of Georgia.
Representative 7. T. Ansberry. of Ohio,
and John Sayles, an upstate Democrat
The Declaration of Independence will be
read by Judge T. c. T. Grain.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
LocnI Tempernture.

Midnight 60; a. m., 60; a. m. IS 6 a. m. So;
a. M. GO; 10 a. m. %; p noon. 81; p. M. s5;
r. m.. a p M. -; p. m, 73; 10 D IN, g
Maximum. s5 minimum s..
Relative humidity-s a. m. "a; S p. m. IS Hours
Of sunshine. r. Per cent Of possible sunshine. 50.
Temperature same date last year-Maximum. s3 :
minimum g.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

Mrs. Snellings was "a native of Stafford
County, Va The remains Will be sent 10
Fredericksburg. Va. Tuesday for burial,
and the interment will be made in that
city Tuesday afternoon.
George W. Hauxhurst, district deputy
grand master, Friday night will install
the recently elected officers OF Potomac
Lodge, No. IS. Independent Order OF odd
Fellows. in Odd Fellows Hall, North
Columbus street. At the conclusion a
buffet luncheon will be served and
speeches will be made by a number OF
members Of the order.
There is considerable speculation in the
Eighth Congressional district as 10 who
will be the candidate for Congress on the
Republican ticket. A nominating conven-
ton will be held here August p, at
Ss-enta Hall There are now no known
candidates.
Rev ]. Howard Wells conducted serv-
ices at the Methodist Episcopal Church
South tonight At the First Baptist
Church. Rev. A. w. Graves, Of Wash
ington, occupied the pulpit.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made bg the
Young Mems Sodalty Lyceum to give its
annual excursion July II on the steamer
jamestown.
Bass fishing is reported to be good in
Hunting Creek. Several fishermen to-day
caught large numbers Of bass at that
place.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
Druggist Sells Soda Water
in Defiance of Law.
WILL TEST CASE IN COURTS
With Exception of One Sore, Old
Town Observes Sunday Closing
Order, and Many Residents Leave
for the Day-City COUNCIL May
Repeal Present Ordinance.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
lBell Telephone CO.,



Alexandria. Va. June 2S.-That the en-
forcement Of the Sunday blue laws does
not meet with the general appreciation Of
Alexandrians was demonstrated to-day.
when well-known King street druggist
dispensed soda water. and is said to have
also sold cigars and other articles 70
those who desired them.
His store was visited by hundreds. OF
both sexes. and many a parched throat
was cooled. In conversation with
correspondent for The Washington Her
aid, the proprietor Of the store said to-
night that he would sell anything he had
in his store 10 Oll who came to buy.
The proprietor and his assistants were
kept busy throughout the day. and his
sales are reported 70 have broken all
records. Other druggists who have soda
and cigars to sell refrained for fear Of
the law.
1t was said at police headquarters to-
night that the proprietor OF the store in
question had not been cited 10 appear in
court. although it was intimated that he
would probably be In court In the morn
ing. II is generally believed that ii is
the intention Of the druggist to make
test case OF the law.
The remainder OF the merchants are re-
ported 70 have complied with the law
The usual signs announcing that moth
ing but drugs sold on Sunday were con.
spicuous I'm several drug stores Grocery
men and others delivered perishable ar
ticles. Including ice milk and meat. pur-
chased yesterday. Newspapers also were
delivered 70 Sunday customers Many left
the city in the afternoon. owing 10 the
strict enforcement Of the law. and those
who had purchases 90 make went 10
Washington. many remaining until late
tonight
A measure Is now before the city coun-
ell 10 repeal the city ordinance making Il
obligatory 10 close on Sunday. II was
introduced by Aldermap W. W. BaIlen-
ger. and referred 10 the committee on
general laws. II Is expected that the
committee will render a report at the
next meeting Of city council, which will
be held July Il
Should the city ordinance be repealed.
the merchants who keep open on Sunday
could be arrested under a State law
which makes it punishable By a mini
mum fine OF s. for the first offense. The
city law only imposes fine Of s. for the
first offense. The paramount question
just now is. "WiI the State law be en-
forced II the city law is repealed?"
Another question being freely asked Is:
Why Is IL that the city officials Just
commenced TO enforce the Sunday closing
I laws?' Nc one appears 10 be able 20
answer this question. For many years
the city ordinance on the subject has
been openly violated. and no cognizance
was taken OF II by the authorities. The
only answer that can be given IS that
Alexandria wants to be a model city, re-
gardless OF whom II hurts.
Rev. J. r. Sewer. pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian Church. tonight delivered
a sermon az his church. entitled Does
Alexandra want a Sabbath rest?'
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

RELIABLE BUSINESS MAN; MUST FURNISH
cash bond take charge branch Office. Apply +. W
sIERFRT Room SD Raleigh Hotel 10 a. m 70 5
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
Temperatures I'm Other Cities.

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount q rainfall for the twelve hours ended at
p N yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
Ocean stenmships.

New York. June G.-Arived out: Umbria. at
Liverpool
Sailed from foreign ports: Lucania. from Queens
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
Tide Table.

To-dsy-High tide, 9s a. m. and SIS p m low
tide 2.2 a. m. and $40 b. m.
To-mouow-High tide. 9Io a. m. and 935 p m
low tide. 3lS a. N. and $40 p m.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
CondItIon os the Water.

Special 10 Tie Washington Herald
Hsrpers Ferry, W. Va, June E.-Both rivers are
clnar fn-iav.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
YOU'RE JUDGED

by your looks-your business by
the looks of your letter heads, cir
e,,lars sc. Give Howard your printing orders Z
vow want 70 be sure Of work that viii Be credit
70 you.
Estimates on request
Geo. z. Howard, 7l4 18th ST..
PRINTER FNGRAVER. AND BOOKBINDER-
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

ARNoLD-Ou SATURDAY. June p. laos, at lel5 g.
m. JANE v, widow of Joseph W Arnold.
aged seTenty-f0ur years and four months
Funeral from bsr late residence. 1851 Wisconsin
avenue northwest, On Monday at D. m. sew
ices az chapel Of Congressional Cemetery al 3
p. n baltimore Nd. and Brooklyn y Y.
papers please coryl
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

CooN-Departed this life SATURDAY. June q. iaos
az 1910 a. M, at his residence. l25 Potomac
street northwest after lingering illness.
GEORGE T. coon. the beloved husband al
Lillian NJ Coon lnee Shoemaker.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

BkAMLETT-On SATURDAY June p. 1915. al 2 a.
m a. Hampton. Va. NELLIE SHELTON
BRAALETT. beloved sister OF Jane Bell Lee
Funeral Monday az 8 j. m. from the residence
ot her niece, Carrie Dangerfeld Friends and
Eelntiyes invited % attend
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

BROWN-On saturiay. June O. lqp NJ s.D , .,
HANNAH VIRGINIA. beloved wife os William
J. Brown and daughter Of Thomas and the la,e
Johannah Coakiey.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29
National Metropolitan Fire Insurance
COMPANY. District OF Columbia.
Washington. ID. c., June Is. 1908.

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Company, District Of Columbia.
Washington, ID. C, June l5. 1908.
Az a meeting of the Board Of Directors
of This company. held to-day, II was
Resolved, That a semi-annual dividend
of Ave per cent be declared. payable on
JTrI,Y /. 1908, 20 stockholders OF record OF
Tune 90 1873; and that a partial liquida-
rfon distribution OF $50 per share be paid
to stockholders Of record Of June 70. 1905,
on and after JULY /, 1905, on their pro
ducing their certincates OF STOCK 50 tAdl
S,1cb Davrnarts may be Endorsed thereon.
and that the books for the transfer Of
stool, be closed from June 20 10 July 2
1905 inclusive.
te17.19.22.242629
THE CORCoRAN GALLERY OF ART
VIII be closed to the public from July l.
1905 until further notice.
F. b MCGUIRE, Director.
REM. II. Coles & Co., UphOlEtering OF
an kinds. slip coverS soc 9Th NV. NJ. S5le.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

HARRIS-on FRIDAY. June Is lss. JOSEPH SOM
ERYILLE HARRIS. beloved husband Of Hsr-
riette D. Harris, IN the forJy-sixth year Of his
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

Funeral from her late residence 7o9 street nort-
west. IGes1ay morning. June 90 az $50 O'Clock;
thence 10 the Immaculate Conception Church
where requiem high mass VIII D. said for the r.
pose of her soul Relatives and friends invited
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

Mayor Paff this week VIII issue instruc-
tions regarding the use OF fireworks July
4. and the police will be instructed to see
that they are carried out. The use Of the
small powder cracker and display fire.
works will be permitted. Large cannon
crackers and the dangerous cap pistol, as
in former years, Will be tabooed. Cap
pistols will be conhscated by the police.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

Mrs. EugIe w. snelIings, wife Of Joseph
D. Sneliings. died this morning at her
home. 3l3 Wolfe street She was twenty
two years Of age. Her husband survives.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

Funeral services viii be held at his late residence
- French street northwest Monday at ? 2. u.
Relatives and friends invited
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

HORNING-On Saturday June e. 1905 at eo5 d
m. NELSON STRIDER, beloved son Of Ceo--,
d. and Marie L Horning. aged three years aad
three months
Funeral from ST. Paul's Church Monday at 5 D
m lnterment private.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-29

McGlLL-t Lowell, Mass. Sunday. June 3 1913
Mrs ELIZABETH HENDEE. widow Of Willian,
McGm. in her seventy-sixth year
Funeral notice hereafter