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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-03
CADETS CONTEST DRAWS BIG CROWD.

in front of the grand stand after this
company had been drawn up in company
front Col. Burton r. Ross. military in
struetor of the High School Cadets.
walked out with the judges. and received
the prize banner from the boys who had
carried il a year. Capt T.. S. Wise. the
commander OF the company turned the
colors over TO the instructor, and when
he did SO the lines about his face were
seen to soften, and his lips CULVER but
after he had received his orders, his
countenance was seen to change from
looE OF regret 20 one OF determination.
He went forth with his command bent
on again winning the coveted prize and
set a precedent. No company has been
known 10 have won the prize two years
In succession.
Company G., OF Business, will start the
drill this afternoon. and Companies l. Z,
3, and a will follow, in the order given.
The judges yesterday were First Lieut..
Philip Mathews. First Lieut.. H. +. Spur
gin. and Second Lieut. J. II. Cunningham,
all Of the Coast Artillery.
Parade 20 End Programme.
A dress parade and review. followed by
the announcement Of the winner OF the
drill will be held Immediately following
the finish OF the last drill to-day The
officers who will participate in the parade.
In addition to the company officers. are:
Colonel. NJ. b. Clagctt Central Lieutenant
colonel, S. ID. Williams. Eastern; major First
Battalion. J. r. Webb Central: major second
Battalion. r. Crcmer. Eastern major Third Bat
TALON. J. s. Zeblcy. Mckinley: rcgimcntal QUAR-.
temaster, W. Z. Scavcr. Mckinley; rcgimcntal ad-
jutant. II. W. Clark. Central
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DEPLORE DEATH or GEN. LEE
Confederate Veterans Draft Resolu-
tons Of Regret.
Speeches EuIogistic OF His Life and
Character Made at Meeting I'm
COreOran Building.

At meeting Of Camp No. III, United
Confederate Veterans Of tbs District. yes
terday. in the Corcoran Building. the fol-
lowing committee was named and drafted
resolutions deploring the death OF Gen.
stephen d, Lee. commander-in-chief OF
the u. c. ":
Capt. John NJ. Hickey, Hon. Hilary A
Herbert. Judge Seth Shepard. Rev Dr.
Randolph H. McKim, Gen. Marcus J.
Wright. Hon Holmes Conrad. Judge Ed
ward Pennybacker, Maj. Lee Robinson.
Col William A. Gordon, Col. Fred Beall,
and Maj. j. Mcdowell Darlington.
Speeches aulogistic Of the life and char
acter Of Gen. Lee were made By members
OF the camp.
The following members were elected as
delegates TO the annual reunion Of Con-
federate Veterans. which will be held in
Birmingham on June s: Hon. Hilary A
Herbert, Joseph Banner J. A. Reynolds.
John B. Fay. II. A. Littlepage. Gabred
Edmondson. John II. Walsh. E p Jones'
J. NJ. Hickey, John II. Cook, L. w.
Brown. T. W. Buckley. a G. Holland
and ]. T. Calaghan.
Following were the resolutions adopted
by the committee named:
Resolved That In the sudden announcement OF
the death Of Gen stephen d. Lee the cuurtiy. gal
laat and hOnored commander-in chief Of the United
Confederate Veterans a sense az loss beyond re-
pair has come like the Jar Of broken stat 20 the
hearts Of surviving veterans
That OF all the justly distinguished officers of the
Confederate army there was not one who exccIed
The splendid soldierly bearing and uniform gallant
and gcntlemaniy demcan0r toward his comrades
nor one who won and held a larger share Of the
confidence and sdmiration Of the leader Of cur
cause. than stephen d. Lee.
That in the sunset n our c0nradery each do
parting ray adds shadow 70 the cleaning and
painfully emphasizes the rapidly thinning ranks
That the joyous anticipations with which the
Confederate Veterans turning theiv time
scared faces toward the nearby reunion In Biz
minghan. Ala. has been suddenly eTaped in the
consciousness that the light and cheer Of a be-
loved presence viii be sadly missing there and
he hearts Of brothers In gray viii turn toward the
place where they delighted 10 bestow their honor
only % be reminded that I'VE are al only soiourn-
ers here. our DAYS upon the earth a. but a shadow
and that abiding"
That though the last last captain must cross over
the river. and there be rot one Leader 70 rally the
bogS OF leud the cause We will Confidently tr,rr
God Himself win b. With us foT our CAPTAIN %
charging the last enemy and uerving the last CON
nde With His own immortal slogan. Death Is
swallowed up IN victory"
Close up. o cumrades; close the INKS.
Press onward waste no PRICELESS hour;
Beyond the 0utworks. 10. the banks
Of that full tide where life hath power.
Close up. close fast the wavering line.
Though days grow loneler apace
Ye who are led By one Divine
In Heaven viii have a trySing place.
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ADVISES YOUNG RAILRoADERs.
supt. Martin, of Terminal Company,
TnIIrn nA " NJ q GrnnIrnr

Supt. Martin, OF Terminal Company,
Talks mt Y. NJ. c. A. smoker.
DO unto others as you would they
should do unto you" was the advice
given by Superintendent G. w. Martin. Of
the Washington Terminal Company. last
night at a smoker given by the terminal
department OF the Young Mems Christian
Association IN the Now Union Station. He
addressed more than $50 railroad man.
Courtesy Is one OF the secrets of sue
cess in this business" said Superinten-
dent Martin. In 4 highly complex and
technical business, such as the railroad
business, there are many things that you,
with your daily training and experience.
understand with familiarity. The public
does not understand. Do not assume
that the public should comprehend with
out asking questions. When traveller
makes an inquiry give him the courtesy
OF as complete an answer as you can
make, without the suggestion OF supe-
riority born of greater knowledge"
After Mr.. Martins address, w. c..
Montignaui sang and told stories. Mr.. A.
NJ. Chesley sang a number of humorous
songs.
Joe Turner and AL Cross gave a ten
minute exhibition OF wrestling. Neither
gained fall
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Several Wills Filed.

BY the terms of her will filed yester-
day. Adelia L. s. Thombs leaves $500 to
St Thomas Episcopal Church. The
principle beneficiary is Charles F. Hor-
ton. Mrs. Mary E. Hilton, by will, d.
reefs that her estate be divided equally
among her four sons. To his wife James
Fl. McGill devises an interest In his real
estate, and all of his personal estate. ex-
cept $780, which ne gives TO Sarah d.
Davis, of New York. The will Of Worth
ington Dorsey leaves his household effects
to his daughters. The West Washington
Baptist Church and the Woman's Baptist
Home are benefited by $780,
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MAYOR REYBURN'S
SECRETARYACCUCED
to Have Taken Bride
in Reform Fight.
BOSS McNICHOL MAKES CHARGE
Philadelphia stirred by Latest PO-
hticaI Scandnl-SituatiOn Brought
About by Statement of Republican
Leader that He Had Given $4,000
to Insure n Number Of Arrests.

Philadelphia, June VIRTUALLY driven
by the attitude Of D. Clarence Gibboney,
secretary of the Lew and Order Society,"
TO make public the name Of a man who.
he says accepted $4,000 from him 10 in
sure a crusade Of arrests by the society
Just before the election In 1908. State
Senator James P. McNlchol. Republican
boss OF Philadelphia. to-day declared
that Max Kaufman, secretary to Mayor
Reyburn. is the man.
This statement was contained in a let
latters challenge written Sunday to name
the alleged go-between.
In that letter Mr.. Gibboney denied that
any money ever had reached him. and
offered. IL McNichOl could prove his case.
10 aid him In every manner possible. AS
soon as the allegations in McNichors let
ter to Gibboney became known, Kauf-
mann had a warrant swcrn out against
McNichol. accusing him Of criminal libel.
Conference to BE Held.
A conference Of the legal counsel OF
both sides will be held tomorrow after
noon. after which Kaufman will decide
whether to have the warrant served.
Tonight he said he would push the
charge against McNichol TO the limit Of
the courts.
The occurrences Of to-day are the re-
suits OF a speech made last Friday night
by McNichol at a Republican ward club
banquet.
Commenting on reformers, he said that
during the administration Of former May
or Weaver he had given $4,000 to a rep
resentative OF Mr.. Gibboney, with the IN
derstanding that In return the Law and
Order Society agents would make arrests
which would expose the hypocrisy OF the
Weaver administration.
The arrests were never made he said,
but the $4,000 was never returned.
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HAT SALE CAUSES RUSH.
"Man's Store" Bargains Bring In
usual Demand

The special sale NJ straw hats at the
Mans Store" 1867 Pennsylvania ave
nue., has met with unprecedented sue
cess, and judging from the rush, it would
appear as II the sale inaugurated by d.
J. Kaufman had just begun.
Mr.. Kaufman had a carload OF straw
hats in stock when the spring season
opened. and Immediately placed the large
assortment on sale at prices accessible
10 all
The stock includes every variety OF
straw hat, from the imported Panama
TO the low-priced outing hat Speaking
OF the sale yesterday. Mr.. kaufman said:
Although the hats have been going rap
idly. we still have enough TO supply all
demands, and the low prices will be con-
tinued
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John Hays Hammond Of Colorado
South Africa. Alaska, wherever. in fact
there has been need OF the great genius
recently reported TO be receiving S1.O00.OO0
year for his knowledge Of mines. last
night authorized the statement that he
is candidate for the Vice-Presidentiai
nomination on the Republican ticket
The name Of Mr.. Hammond, familiar
all over the world as one Of the prime
movers in the famous jameson raid on
the Transvaal and as an expert mining
engineer, will be presented to the Chi
cago convention as candidate for the
second place on the Republican ticket
The announcement Of Mr.. Hammond,
coming Immediately after his conference
with Secretary Taft yesterday afternoon.
possesses great significance
Mr. Hammond said but little about his
candidacy. but that little was very much
10 the point. Il am a candidate for the
Vlce-Presidency, he said, but that is
about all l care to say Of the matter at
this time.
John C. Montgomery. OF New York.
will open the Hammond headquarters at
the Annex Hotel. in Chicago. at once.
Has Created Excitement.
Mr.. Hammond's declaration has created
some excitement in situation which has
been rather tame for some time. No one
had thought Of him, or. at least. no one
could have thought of him until recently.
as recently, perhaps as the governors
rrrha h., B,H
the President and also Secretary Taft.
Mr. Montgomery, who was with Mr..
Hammond last night at the Union sta
ton, where he made his statement. and
who went with the engineer TO New York.
was not so reticent about his associate.
Mr.. Hammond would make an excel
lent candidate" said Mr. MONTGOMERY.
He was born in California. lived for five
years in Connecticut. has resided for
seven years in Massachusetts,. and IS well
known throughout the West where he
has strong personal following Geo
graphically, he would appear 10 be the
logical candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency."
Up 60 date Vice President Fairbanks
has seemed to be the most favorably re-
garded Of any Of the very few men who
might be selected for second place at
Chicago. While it has been asserted fire.
quenuy that Mr.. Fairbanks is not a can
didate for anything but first place. il is
still persistently stated that he would not
decline the nomination for the Vice Presi-
dency If II is offered
May Clear Situation.
Mr.. Hammonds appearance in the
field, IL II does not bring more, is yet very
likely to clearly the situation. When
Seen last night. he seemed to be much
pleased over this entrance.
Before leaving for New York, Mr.. Mont
gomery denied that Mr.. Hammond is now
employed by the Guggenheims. II was
stated in the newspapers OF the United
States quite recently that Mr. Hammond
mad entered upon a contract with the
great mining and smelling firm OF Gug-
genheim al an annual salary OF $500 900.
with an addition $4,000 on the side for
keeping or new mining fields
MI Hammond is taking care only OF
his own mining property" said Mr.. Mont
gomery. He Is not connected with the
Guggenhelms any more"
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BRooKs-Departed this life Sunday. May 81. 1905.
ELLA BROOKS.
Funeral Wednesday. June 3 at O'Clock, from
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
CLANCY-On Sunday iiay 81. 1908, at D n.
JOHN CLANCY. beloved husband Of the late
Hannorah Clancy. Mr.. Clancy was bonn In
Mycullin, County Galway. Ireland.
Funeral Wednesday morning, June 5. at 9 O'Clock,
from the residence Of his son, John p Clancy
lEon Fifth street northwest: thence to the
immaculate Conception Church. where mass viii
be said for the Tepose Of his soul
this life sunday. May 81, 1893
at 10 p m. LENA c. JOHNSON. the beloved
daughter Of Mary +. and devoted sister u
William W. and Nellie T. j. Turner.
FUuernl Wednesday. June g. sc Il a. m. from
First Seventh Day Adventist Church. Eighth
street. between T and G streets. northeast.
Friends and relatives invited to attend
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DIRECTORS MEET TODAY.
TuIsn Commercial Club Grateful to
Chamber Of Commerce.

The board of directors Of the Chamber
of Commerce will hold its monthly meet
ing this afternoon. at 4:30 O'Clock Presi-
dent Harper stated yesterday that several
matters of Importance would be dis
cussed, and he hoped for a large attend
ance OF the members IL will also be the
first meeting Of the board since the cleo
ton Of the permanent secretary of the
chamber
Yesterday the Chamber of Commerce
and the members of the entertainment
committee received letters from the sec
retary OF the Commercial Club Of Tulsa
Okla. expressing the gratitude Of the
members OF that organization for the
courtesies shown them while on their
recent visit to Washington. The letter
was as follows:
Tulsa. Okla May %. 1905
Dear Sir: On behalf Of each Of our party. Of all
the members Of our Commercial Club and Of every
citizen OF Tulsa. We thank you for the most s7n-
cious and hOspitahe welcome accorded Us ON our
recent brief visit Ia your city. We we're particularly
impressed BY the public spirited energy Of your uec
pie and BY the constant feeling while there that We
were indeed among friends.
We wish for you and your beloved city Of Wash
ingtoH that abundant success which is ever reserved
for the deserving. and we look forward with the
most pleasant antcipations to the not distant day
when you will grant the privilege Of entertaining
you In Tulsa Most sincerely yours
THE TULSA COMMERCIAL CLUB
r. Convey Secretary
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WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Washington. Tuesday. June ? I9s-s D m
IL viii be cooler Wednesday IN the central ROCKY
Mountain region and the extreme Northwest and
cooler Thursday IN the Missouri and upper Mis-
sissippi valleys. II will be warmer Thursday in the
extreme West.
The winds along the New England Coast viii be
hsht 70 fresh northerly; on the Middle Atlantic
coast light 70 fresh and variable; on the South
Atlantic Coast light to fresh northeast 10 east ex-
cept variable on the Florida Coast ON the east
Gun Coast light and variable on the west Gulf
Coast fresh southory; on the lower Lakes light 10
fresh and variable becoming southeasterly and ON
INC ulISr lakes variable, though mostly east to
southeast and light to fresh
Steamers departing wednesday for European ports
VIII have light 20 fresh winds. mostly northwest
10 north. with fair weather to the Grand Banks.
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In Serinnn Cnnditinn

Thomas E. Russell, the picture dealer.
Who was struck over the head with a
shovel by Thomas. alias "Dollie." Veney.
a negro, Monday evening, was last night
reported by physicians at Emergency
Hospital. where he was taken. to be in a
serious condition.
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TAFT WILL REMAIN HERE.
His Lieutenants VIII Attend the
Chicago Convention.

Secretary Taft. the administration
candidate for the Republican Presidential
nomination, expects TO be in washington
during the sessions of the Chicago con
vention.
All the leading Taft lieutenants will be
in the Windy City for several DAYS be-
fore the meeting, but Mr.. Taft expects
10 be here to receive the result of the
balloting
President Roosevelt viii also be in
Washington during the convention, al
though he viii leave for Oyster Bay
soon afterward
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Local Temperature.

Midnight %; a. m. 81 4 a. m. IS; a. m. s.:
> a. m. 62 70 a. m. 50; u noon. %; p. m. II:
: y. M, ~; j. m. 20; p m. Il: 10 p. m. g..
Maximum. 80: minimum. g.
Relative humidity-S a. m, a. ? p m. %; s
p m. g.
Rainfall IS p. m. 10 p. M 0. Hours Of sun
shine, lAa Per cent n possible sunshine 100
Temperature sane date last ycar-NIaximum. S.:
minimum, g.
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PORTFOLIO is STILL MISSING.
state Papers Not Recovered by Po-
lice or Big Reward,

lice or big HeWords
Despite the efforts Of the police. the
portfolio containing state papers. which
was lost Monday afternoon by Gene c.
TIevla. Of Liverpool. England a special
Diplomatic messenger. the papers had not
been recovered at a late hour last night
Central Office Detective Mullen worked
on the case all day yesterday. visiting
the car barns and interviewing the motor
man and conductor Of the car or which
Trevla rode from the Union Station 10
the Riggs House, when the papers were
lost
reward Of 500. offered by the mes
senger, has tended to make the search
for the missing documents widespread
The papers, according TO Trevla, were 10
be delivered 20 a foreign minister in this
city. and were later 10 be submitted TO
President Roosevelt. The contents Of the
correspondence he refuses to divulge. He
also refuses TO state from what country
he came.
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lawn fete and strawberry festival,
for the benefit OF the electric light fund
of Ascension Church. will be held at 1921
Massachusetts avenue northwest on
Thursday and Friday evenings. from 7:90
until 1890 O'Clock. Admission will be free.
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NEWS CUT SHORT.

The lunch room at Fifth and G streets
northwest was Quilted BY Gre at 3 O'Clock yesterday
morning. The building and contents we're damaged
500 The loss is fully covered by insurance
Harry A. Colman and Irving Sayford
Of the Associated Press. who represented that or.
ganization at the Capitol. reporting the proceed
ingS OF the House Of Representatives have re
signed.
Arthur Martin. a negro. who shot his
wife Saturday morning. was held in 700 bond for
the action q the grand Jury By Judge KimbaU
IN the Police Court yesterday. Martin pleaded not
guilty.
DR.. Harry Morgan reported to the police
yesterday that his Office. at 63s street northwest
was entered early yesterday morning and for gold
crowns and pieces G scrap gold valued at So
were stolen. Entrance was gained by forcing the
transom.
Burglars entered the drug store of DIR.
Charles Il, Campbell, Seventeenth street and PARK
road, early yesterday morning, by means Of dupli-
cate key, and, opening the SAFE stole S9T. The
thiei evidently knew the combination Of the safe
as the lock had not been tempered with
Detective Thomas McNamee. Of the
Central Office, who was detailed for duty in San
Francisco during the celebration incidental TO the
arrival Of the feet. returned TO Washington yester-
Gay. McNamee says he had the time Of his life
Only two Eastern criminals arrested during the
stay Of the feet.
Paul Matchette and his wife Anna. alias
Anna Silver. arrested several days ago by Central
Once Detectives Parham and 0'Brien fer an al
legged attempt to palm diamond ring in a local
lewelry sJore were found guilty Of VaQancy BY
Judge KimbAn. in the Police Court Yesterday. and
in default Of $40 fine each, were committed 10 the
workhouse for six months.
Senator Frazier. OF Tennessee. in COM
pany with Gen. George w Gordon and former
SECRETARY q the Navy Hillary Herbert, recently
called upon the President and Secretary Taft 20
present the claims Of Capt John w. Hickey for
membership on the Vicksburg National Park Com
mission The position was made vacant by the
death Of Gen. Stephen D. Lee.
James j. Harrison, arrested on charges
Of dipping local undertakes out Of sums ranging
from s. 10 $. in January. February. and March
was arraigned fourteen charges Of false pre-
lenses before Judge Kimball. in the Police Court
yesterday. He pleaded guilty. and or the first six
charges was given twelve months In jail. In the
remaining cases he fined 500, with the altema-
tive Of sixteen months in jail
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ID Gives In the CoIors.

Company d, winner Of last years drill,
was cheered time and time again as It
came marching across the field to get
Its orders. A touching scene was enacted
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PLAN FOR JONES FUNERAL
Late Senator to Be Inferred To-
morrow Afternoon.
Bryan Sends SymPhthy-Thomas +.
Ryan Also Expresses Sense OF
Personal Loss.

Arrangements for the funeral of former
Senator James Kinbrough Jones. who
died suddenly at his home. 1872 Nine
teenth street northwest, on Monday after
noon, have practically been completed.
A very simple service viii be held at
the residence tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock. at which Rev. J. w. Duffy, OF
Harrisonburg. Va. a former pastor OF
the Iiount Vernon Methodist Episcopal
Chu IN. where the senator and his fam
ily attended. will officIate. assisted BY
Rev. DR.. Wells, the present minister at
Mount Vernon.
Immediately following this service, the
interment will be made in Rock Creek
Cemetery. Senator r. L. owen. OF Ok
lahoma; Senator Z. J. Burkett Of Ne
braska; Judge Charles B. Mowry. OF the
Court of Claims: Judge J. w. MCGOWAN.
Clarence f. Norment. and ]. L. SWORN
stedt will act as honorary pallbearers,
while those who will serve actively Will
be ]. NJ. Baker. George II. Shelby. G. w.
Hall. Edward NJ Dickinson. won Pike,
A. Sidney Jones, and Daniel McConvile
Many Express sympathy.
Mrs. Jones the widow Of the Senator.
and her son. James X. Jones jr.. have
received a great number of kilograms
and other communications from many Of
the Senator's friends. expressing their
deep sympathy and coincidence. Promi-
nent among these are many from men
who labored side by side with the de-
ceased statesman in the Bryan campaigns
Of 1896 and 1900. both of which were ably
managed by him. .
Among the kilograms received are the
following:
Alliance, Nebr.. June l.
Mrs. James X Jones. Washington. d. c.
Have learned with deepest sorrow Of Senator
Jones death. Grateful to him and holding him in
highest regard. share your grief. regret exceed
iDgly that engagements covering the next ten days
prevent my attending the funeral.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
New York City. June l.
James X. Jones Jr.. Washington, ID. c.
l learn with deep regret Of your sad bereavement
have lost good friend. and extend my heartfelt
sympathy THOMAS r. RYAN.
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When you have lost or found anything,
telephone an advertisement 10 The Wash
ington Herald and bill Will be sent you at
! cent a word.
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HAMMOND TO TRY
FOR SECOND PLACE
Engineer Out for Vice Pres
idential Nomination.
WILL OPEN CHICAGO OFFICES

Great Mining Expert Makes State
ment thRt He Is n Candidate for
HIS Selection Held PossibIe--No
Longer Employed by Guggenheims
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Temnerntures fn Ofher citin.


Temperatures in other cities together with the
smouut Of rainiall. FOR the twelve hours ended at
J. m. yesterday. are as follows: