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The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
ZEBULON N. Pixies BIRTHDAY
DiscOverer of Pixies Peak Born Feb.
ruary 5, 1879.
Distinguished Career as Soldier and
ExPIorer-kiIled i'm Assault
On Toronto.

High masonry OF Washington will to-
day observe in. a fitting manner the birth
day anniversary of the man in whose
Indiana avenue ana Third street.-the
memorial of ZeDulOu NJ Pike. the dis
cOveTer OF Pixies Peak. Colo.
Zebulon Montgomery Pike was born
February 8. 1919. in what is now Lamber-
ton. y. J. His father was an officer in
the American army,
Before Zebulon had attained his ma
jority he entered a company under his
fathers command, and served for time
on the Western frontier. He received
the commission Of ensign, and later was
made lieutenant of the First Regiment.
United States Infantry.
In 1906, the United States having ac-
Complished the Louisiana purchase. and
Clark and Lewis having been sent 10
find the sources Of the Missouri, Pike
was ordered on a similar expedition To
trace the headquarters Of the Mississippi.
He succeeded in satisfactorily perform
ing the service.
Within two months after his return he
was selected by Gen. Wilkinson TO head
another exploring party. During this ex-
petition Pike discovered Pixies Peak. in
the Rocky Mountains. and finally reached
the Rio del Norte, where he and his force
found themselves on Spanish territory.
They were obliged TO accompany a body
of Spanish cavalry to Santa Fe. where
rhey were dismissed, after Pixies papers
had been taken from him. He arrived at
Natchitoches. July /. 1907. and was com
mended by the government for zeal, per-
severance, and intelligence.
Pike was at once appointed a captain.
soon afterwaTd a major. and in 1910 be-
came a colonel OF infantry on the
declaration of war in 1872. Pike was sta
toned on the Northern frontier as a
brigadier general and In 1913 led an ex-
petition against York now Toronto),
Canada.
The surrender Of the position was mo-
mentarily expected, when a terrible ex-
plosi3n occurred in the British magazine.
Pike was SO badly wounded that he ex-
pired soon after, on April l3. having the
satisfaction, however, of witnessing the
surrender OF the British.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

Resolved. that the president Of the
Board of Trade be, and he is, hereby re-
quested to appoint a committee of three
members 10 appear before the District Of
Columbia committees of Congress in sup
port of the resolution adopted by the
Board of Trade January 10, 1908, relating
to proposed legislation affecting the
schools of the District"
The foregoing was the only definite
action taken by the committee on schools
lat its meeting, last night at the head
quarters of the Board of Trade, ad-
jOurned from Saturday night TO clean up
unfinished business.
Proposition Voted Down.
After the passage of the resolution an
attempt was made by d member TO in
troduce a resolution favorable TO re-
tanning the power of appointing the d.
rector of education in District control
implying that the legislation pending be-
fore Congress might be enacted.
This resolution was opposed by several
members Of the committee on the ground
that the committee ana the Board OF
Trade had placed itself on record as op-
posed TO any change in the existing
school law. 1t was Contended that the
proposed resolution would weaken the
position taken
Various amendments were proposed 10
the resolution, motions to refer were Of
fered. and within a few minutes the sub
jet was in a parliamentary tangle which
took more than an hour to ravel out.
Finally the proposed resolution was laid
upon the table,
Minority Views for Compromise.
The school committee is having rough
road to travel in holding its position
of opposition TO the DoIliver and BurIe-
son bills. A minority of the committee
is more or less opposed TO the present
board of education, and is inclined 20
welcome the proposed legislation because
ii eliminates the board of education.
One or two others Of the committee ex-
pect the bills in Congress viii prevail
They counsel compromise rather than I'M
compromising hostility to the proposed
measures.
At the last two meetings Of the COM
mittee 1t has been difficult 70 keep this
minority from getting some motion or
resolution through rejecting its position.
The debate over the question has been
spirited. At times there has been the
freest expression of views.
On the whole, the committee has acted
with reasonable harmony. and has not
changed its position with reference 20 the
proposed legislation in Congress. So far
as the action Of the committee fore
shadows the action Of the board. IL will
go to Congress with a solid front against
any change in the existing school law.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
CAPT. HARPER EXPLAINS.
Tells on stand why He Relied ON
Chemical Engine at Veerh0ff Fire.

Testimony IN connection with the
charges against Capt. c. E. Harper and
members Of No. IS Engine Company was
heard at a trial board yesterday morning
at the No 16 engine house. DereHction Of
duty is charged in connection with the
recent fire at the Veerhoff Art Gallery.
1917 + street northwest.
Capt. Harper testified in his own be-
half. He gave an account of his direc-
tons to the tiremen.
According to his statement, the fire
was not discernible when engine No. is
arrived but when a skyIight on the
roof was lifted by an employee Of the
burning store. the flames shot from the
roof This was said 10 account for Capt
HarpeT's failure 10 take a line Of hose
into the building and use the water
hydrant
When the flames were noticed, Capt.
Harper ordered a policeman to turn in an
alarm for other companies. An insurance
agent seeing the flames that had been
liberated by opening the skylight, had
taken the responsibility OF turning i'm an
alarm, and it is said the charges have
come more from this incident than from
any other. The other engines arrived in
time TO prevent the policeman carrying
out the orders of Capt Harper.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
ORPHAN ASYLUM PROSPEROUS.
Treasurer's Report Read at Board
Mceting-Dr. Greenc's Address.


Mrs s. ". Woodward. treasurer Of the
Washington City Orphan Asylum, re-
ported ak the annual meeting Of the
board of mauagers.vheld AZ that iustitu-
ton. yesterday afternoon. "a total Of
Sl6.58ig receipts from various sources
during the year. of which SlAa52T has
been expended, lf9 children were cared
tuition, there being no sickness OF deaths.
At 2:30 o'clock the children Of the asy-
lum marched into the assembly hall and
sang patriotic and sacred songs.
Rev. DIT. Greene. Of the Calvary Bap-
list Church, made "a brief address, ex-
pressing the hope that the children
would profit by the education ana relig-
ious instruction given them by the ma
iron and ladies I'm charge. SO they would
grow up to be good men and Wozlen.
Mrs Adds u. Browne. secretary. I'm
submitting her report. expressed the
thanks OF the board OF managers. TO the
Young Mems Christian Association, the
Elks. All Saints Church. tHe Lutheran
Memorial Church, % d. j. Kaufman. and
others who have contributed 10 the hap
piness Of the orphans.
4 hymn sung by the infant classes.
was a feature Of the meeting
Those who composed the board Of man
ayers are as follows; Mrs. W H. Mer-
rick. first directress: Mrs. J. la Rue
Johnson. second directress; Mrs Adds
Browne. secretary. Mrs. l. r. Sewers.
corresponding secretary, Mrs. : W.
Woodward. treasurer, and Mrs. W. Y.
Cox. registrar.
Mrs. L. G. Squires, matron. assisted
by Miss Ella Butler and Miss Helen
Woodward, had charge OF the singing.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
PLACES OF INTEREST.

library Of Congess-0pen a. m. TO 10 p. N. %
secular days. from r. N. to 10 D. m. on Sundays
and on certain holida,s
Public Library Gpel a. "a. to D. m. /; holidays
10 m. TO 10 p. m. Sundays. to 10 D. m
Executive Mansion-Open 10 a. m. 10 p. m.
United States Capitol-Open a. N. to 30 p. n
United States Treasury OPEN a. m. to p. n
State. War and Navy Departments-Open a. m.
TO 2 p. m. (The original Declaration Of lndepend
sncs : in the library Of the State Department.
United States Patent Ofice-Open q. ID. to ?
D. 10.
United States Pension Bureau-oDen a. m to 1
p. m.
United States Post-oAice-Open 3 a. N. % ? p m
Washington City Post-oifice-Open al hours Che
Dead Lettcr Office is in the city postofhce.)
National Botanic Gardens-ODen a. m. to D. N.
Fish Commission-Open a. M. to 40 D.
Army Medical Museum-ODen a m. TO 80 2. m
National Museum-Open a. N. to 40 p m. Tin
Guiding holidsys).
Smithsonian Ins1tation-Open 3. m. to 40 D. m.
Including hodeysl.
Agricultural Dcpartment-Open ? a. m. 10 4 30 ?. m
Bureau Of Engraving and Printiug-Open a. H.
60 30 p.
Washington Monument C555Is feet in height Open
& 20 m. 10 40 D. m. lEleat0T runs from a.
until p. M
Corcoran Gallery Of Art-Open $50 a. m 20 {
= H. ~ WINTER a. III 70 . II H. M hi4ALAAtA
suudays-l39 D. N. 10 5 p. m, excepting m mid
summer Admission free Tuesdays. Thursdays,
Saturdays and sundays. other days. &c admission
Government Printing 0fice-Open 70 a. u. 70 2
D. m.
Navy YaTd-Ouen a. m 10 80 D. m.
s0uthworth Cottage, 36th st. and Prospect ave
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park Open al day
Rock Greek Bridge and lark.
Chevy Chase. keusingou, and Chesapeake Beach.
Naval QbseUqtory-Op .. ~. 10 p, m.
Mount Vernon (the home and tomb u Washing
toni-Open Ii a. m. g. 4 p m
Arlington National Cemetery-Open all day.
United States SOLDIER Home-Open 9 a. n. 10
sunset
Cathedral Grounds. TenuaIytoBn road-Open 8
( a 10 6 p. m,
Cabin John Bridge. Catholic University. and
alexandria.
Graat Ealls Il he pcfnmac
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
HIGHWAYS" KNOX'S THEME.
One speech on Natural Kind and An.
other ON Artificial Sort.

seHstor Philander c. Knox, of Pennsyl-
vania, a candidate for the Republican
Presidential nomination. is scheduled TO
deliver two important addresses in the
next few weeks.
One will be at Kalamazoo. Mich. on
February Il. before the Lincoln Club OF
that city. His speech on that occasion
viii be entitled THE people, the rail-
roads. and the national authority" This
will treat Of artificial highways of com
merCe.
On February - before the Pittsburg
Chamber Of Commerce Mr. Knox will de-
liver an address on the natural highways
Of CommeTCe-the waterways.
Both addresses are expected 10 attract
a good deal Of attention 10 Mr.. Knox and
his candidacy. He viii discuss in each of
them questions that are now engaging the
attention of public men generally through
out the United States.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
society Meets This Evening.

The Washington Society of the Archae-
illogical Institute Of America has issued
announcements Of an Illustrated lecture
on Recent Archaeological Progress in
Rome, to be given by Prof. Harry Lang
ford Wilson, of the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity. in Hubbard Memorial Hall. this
evening. at $50 O'Clock. Or. Wilson brings
the latest results OF excavations in the
Roman Forum and on PalatiEe Hill
Bishop O'Connell, rector of the Catholic
University of America, will preside.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
BUILDERS CONVENTION
Mr.. Mccarthy, Noted Western
Worker, VIII Be in Attendance,
Body of TFadesmen Meet in Typo
graphical Temple Next Mon
day Morning

=. II Mccarthy, Of san Francisco. exc
cutve officer OF the Brotherhood Of Car
peuters and J0iners, and one Of the most
noted workers for organized labor in the
West, viii arrive in Washington this
week to attend the meeting of the Build
ing Trades convention to be opened in
Typographical Temple, Monday morning.
This convention, which is 10 be COM
posed OF all the building trades, is new
departure Of ibe American Federation Of
Labor
Mr Mccarthy, in addition 10 being an
executive officer Of the Brotherhood OF
Carpenters, is also president Of the State
Building Trades Council Of California.
and president 81 the local trades coun-
Ell OF san Francisco.
There have been several building trades
associations started in different sections
Of the country, but while they have been
composed principally Of building trades
holding amliation with the American
Federation OF Labor. they have been
separate and distinct bodies
The present plan is 20 organize al the
building trades OF the American Fedora
ton Of Labor into one organization.
which viii have jurisdiction throughout
the entire country.
About tie only successful building
trades organization now iH existence IS
the body that Mr.. Mccarthy presides
over, and il is expected his experience
and advice in the formation OF this new
department will be useful.
Mr.. Mccarthy was r candidate for
mayor Of San Francisco in the last cleo
ton and was supported by union men.
His opponents were Dir. Taylor. Demo-
craJ, and Mr.. Ryan, Republican. The
Democrat won
The Building Trades convention VIII
bring 10 Washington about 100 delegates.
representing about 10000 votes Of union
men throughout the country. Every State
and Territory will he TgurrSaDfr6
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

There will be no music in hell,
hence all music belongs TO heaven. The
devil has stolen music. that on its
waves souls might Goat into perdi-
ton. Let us restore what he has
stolen and by the notes of inspiring
gospel song, WOO our young people
back to the paths of right and show
them that pure. undeflcd religion does
not inhabit a graveyard
This statement was made by Mrs.
Mary Hubert Muuford. OF Philadelphia.
who is conducting the choirs at the
revival services at Grace Baptist
Church. Ninth street and South Caro-
lima avenue southeast.
Male Members whistle.
Whistling by the male members of
the choir. accompanied by humming
by the women. is an Innovation in the
music Of revival services. introduced
by Mrs Munford.
rs whistling a sin?' she asked III
g boy likes to whistle let him whistle,
in church or out. believe the greatest
field for saving souls IS found -in gos-
pei songs. Young people. and young
men i'm particular. can whistle to the
glory Of God. as well as sing to the
glory of God ] think q bright, cheer
ful. at the some time musical, type of
gospel song. written with a Wow TO
attract young people. can be intro
duced into services. and far from de-
tracing. add 10 the spiritual power
of a meeting / do not believe in intro
ducing anything OF a worldly nature
into a service, and I do not believe
in a theateTgofug card playing dane
ing-church. Such a church fails ut
terly in carrying out the divine pur-
poses. which is wholly soul winning
in its character.
Big Crowds Expected.
The services began Monday night
and viii continue for month. The
pastor of the church, Rev. F. W. John
son, said the seating capacity will be
Inadequate as soon as If becomes
known that Mrs. AIunford is in charge
Of the singing.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
LIE CUYER TO GET LICENSE.
Excise board Has No Judiciary
Power, Says Justice ROBb.

Excise board Has No Judiciary
Power, Says Justice RoBb.
The Court of Appeals yesterday affirm
ed the order Of Chief Justice Clabaugh. of
the Supreme Court of the District Of
Columbia, directing the writ Of mandamus
to issue against the excise board of the
District compelling the issuance of a
hotel barroom license to Thomas B. lie
Cuyer, at 1913 Pennsylvania avenue.
Section of the statute. which makes
it the duty of the board to revoke
licenses upon conviction Of such licensee
of keeping a disOrdeTly or disreputable
place" in the opinion of Justice Robb
Who read the decision, means conviction
before some judicial tribunal having
jurisdiction of the offense. and the pro-
viso does not mean that the board may
determine the question.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.
Sunday Observance to he Considered
at New York Avenue Church.

mass meeting. in the interest Of
Sunday observance, will be held in New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, this
evening at S o'clock.
Mr.. Justice Marian will preside and
make the opening address. large
number of distinguished citizens will
act as vice presidents. Senator John
son, Representatives GRAF. Heflin, La
mar, author of the recent Sunday bill in
the House; Frank Brinkman, repre-
senting the labor unions. and s. W
Woodward. are expected TO speak
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
FOL1owS HUSBAND TO GRAVE.
Mrs. VI. '. WrOe Dies After Three
Weeks of WidOWhOOd.

Grief for her husband. who died three
weeks ago caused the death of Mrs. Mar
garet Virginia Wroe Sunday morning at
o'clock.
At 10 O'Clock this morning the body viii
be placed beside that of her husband
whom she mourned. Mrs, Wroe was the
daughter Of John Henry Dodson. wealthy
land owner, who gave the land on which
Rock Greek Chapel is built.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
REMOVAL OF DISTRACTIONS.
Bill for the Clearing of Sidewalks
Favored by Commissioners,

A bill providing for the removal of dirt,
gravel, and other distractions from paved
sidewalks and alleys in the District Of
Columbia. was sent blythe Commissioners
yesterday 10 Chairman Smith, OF the
House Committee on the District of
Columbia, with a request for its enact
ment. TIE bill provides that the Com
missiOners be empowered to levy a special
tax of 81 lineal foot against improved
or unimpToyed lots from which the dirt
or gravel is removed.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
WOULD EXTEND STREET.
Improvement in Thoroughfare Rec
commended by Commissioners.

a bin providing FOR the extension Of
Ninth street northwest. from Barry place
to Euclid street was sent by the Com
missioners yesterday 10 the District Com
mittee of the House, requesting Chairman
Smith for an early enactment.
The object Of the bin is to open the
street through square 25S2. thus furnish
ing line of communication northwest
from Barry place. It viii also provide an
additional entrance and exit, which will
tend to facilitate police supervision I'm this
section
The estimated cost Of this improvement
Will be Sl50G0, to be assessed against sur
rounding and abutting prOpertY.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
DEATH OF MR.. MATTINGLY.
Lingering Illness Ends Life OF
Mount Rainier, Md, Citizen.

John r. Mattingly. son of the late John
H. Mattingly OF Washington, and Mrs.
Mollie F. Mattingly, Of Mount Rainier,
Prince George County, Nd, died about
midnight Sunday after a lingering ill
ness Of consumption, aged thirty-one
years.
He had resided in that community for
twelve years. and was engaged in va
Tious business enterprises.
The funeral will take place this morn
ing from st. Jerome's Catholic Church,
Hyattsville. Rev. ]. 2. Tower officiating.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Gene
tprV
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

The regular meeting of Oak Camp No.
T. w. o. W, will be held in Northeast
Temple, Twelfth and II streets northeast
this evening at 7:3O O'Clock. Ten candi-
dates viii be initiated, and prominent
speakers will be present Consul Com
mander Benjamin +. Williams invites
Woodmen of the World 20 be present.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
Body Taken to baltimore.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Fer
guson Martin were conducted at her
home, 329 c street northwest, yesterday
morning. The body was taken to Balti-
more for interment. For seventeen years
Mrs. Martin. with her husband, had con-
Quoted the Temple Hotel, on Ninth street,
this city.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
Prevents Disposal of Bid

The Commissioners are awaiting the re-
covery Of Supt Twohey, of the street
cleaning department. who is i'll in
Garfield Hospital with a cold. Until he
has submitted his report regarding the
disposal Of the bids submitted for the con-
tract to collect the city's ashes, no action
can be taken.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY

To Fort Monroe, Norfolk Newport News, and all
points SOuth-NOTfOlk and Washington steamers
every evening in the year at $50
To Rock Greek Bridge, Geological Park, Chevy
Chase and Kensngton- Cars lrom Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen minutes
To Aexandria-FerTy steamer LaCkaWanna every
hour and half from a. IN. TO p. Ii.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
WILL ADDRESS LABORERS.
Representatives to Speak Before the
Central Labor Union.

Representatives AfcDermott. of Chicago.
and Carey, of Milwaukee, viii address the
Central Labor Union next Monday night.
they having accepted an invitation ex-
tended by Delegate Feeney, of the cen
tral body.
Announcement that the Congressman
are to appear before the delegates of the
organized labor councils Of the District
Will be made to all crafts this week, and
the indications are the hall in the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor Temple. in G.
street, viii be crowded.
Each Representative holds union card
in the Photographers Union. Several bills
now in Congress will be attacked by the
speakers and other measures will re-
ceive their support.
Skaters NiOIets, Orchids, Roses.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
FeCan's Granville Rve

Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
en- the market. Physicians recommend IL
Phone Main 0S2-JOseph F. Fegan, 40F
eth ST nW.-for a full ct. 81 delivered.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

! Choice Sea Food New York Meats. Fine
/ Fruits and Vegetables. Noon lunch. Table
dhote dinner. Service a la carte. Steamed
oysters.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
fO-Lb. sacks Fine Table Salt. Sc,

! To. Strictly Pure Pepper, l5c; bottle
Vinegar, &c; 10c pkges. MiHce Meat. SC
PA IL ST. NV, and J. T. d. Pyles' 10 other
stores
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
Initiation by WO0dmen.

Ripe with age and of the melIowest de-
velopment. A whisky Of medicinal value.
VIM. Cannon, l225 eth st. Phone N. 52S
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

Ia carte Park Hotel, Winter Garden, N. Y.
ave. and 18th ST. Hungarian Orchestra
during lunch. dinner. anG supper.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
\ EW IA| Y

The new law passed by Congress
forbidding railroad operators working
more than nine hours a day has
created a demand for about $4,000
more telegraph operators than can now
be secured. Railroad wires are cut
into the TelegrauhY Denartment of
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
Puri.simn a suner,or &c whi.i,r

Sea Foods, Always Fresh and Fine.
Phila. Oyster & Chop House. 513 18th ST. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

Great Bear Spring Water, Gals, see
Offices, 704 1lth ST Phone Main $40
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
DEFEND SCHOOLPLAN
Board of Trade Committee
Opposes Bills in Congress.
ALL COMPROMISE DEFEATED

Resolution Asking Appointment OF
Committee to Fight Measure He
fore Congress IL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fails ia Go on Record In AdVOca-
tiOn of District Control OF schools,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
WHISTLE AT REVIVAL
Innovation at Grace Baptist
Church Services.
INTRODUCED BY MRS. MUNFORD

Male Members Of Choir Whistle
While Women. singers Hum the
Tune-DecIares the Devil Has
stolen Music that Souls May Float
aO PerditiOn on Its Waves.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05
NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY
For Young Women. Washington. D. C. Suhurhsl

THE GLEN SCHOOL. Tie story OF this school,
Of It's phenomenal growth, its remarkable edulpmens
Of l. buildings, attTactyey grouped IN college fash
ion. forming miniature village, It's unique subd
vision INTO eight groups Of girls, its training in home
making AID social gTaces its development Of special
talents ITS provisions tor pleasure sight seeing and
study OF our National Capital--C2n only be told fully
IL our catalogue. Address BOX A. Forest Glen. aid.
ACTiNGj Vocal and Instrumental Music Fenc.
ing Voice Culture, Makeup Stage and Ballroom
Dancing. &c. An up-to-date school, with an uP-to-
date method NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF
MUSIC AND ACTING. IL f. Capitol St Phons
Lincoln lo62
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

4 Feature About Guides Work.
Finest specimen flowers are used for dec
Grating, and beautify accordingly. 1914 F.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-05

ShafTeT's ViOIets, Orchids, Roses.
And other flowers are the finest. 18th &