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The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
CLEARS TELEGRAM MYSTERY.
Operator Admits He Inserted 'Not''
and Then Corrected Error.

The mystery concerning the insertion
Of the word mot" in the telegram which
was sent by Representative Fassett 10
State Senator Cassidy in connection with
the anti-racing bill apparently has been
cleared up by the admission of Tele-
graph Operator Julian Timberlake 10
Assistant District Attorney Given that
he inserted the word on his own initia-
tive and without suggestion or influence
from any one else.
The operator also said that after he
changed the telegram he Immediately
notified the company to correct it, but
1t was apparently too late.
District Attorney Baker has directed
Assistant District Attorney Given to
make a written report. and until this
is placed before him he declines to dis
cuss as to what steps will be taken.
Friends Of Timberlake have retained
Attorney Wilton J. Lambert to represent
him.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
GOSPEL MISSION SERVICES.
Celebration to BE Held on sunday
May 10 in Three Churches.

Plans for the coming anniversary Of
the Gospel Mission to be held Sunday
May 10, are progressing. Three services
will be held. one at II o'clock in the
Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal
Church South, Of which the Rev. ].
Howard Wells is the pastor; one at 8
D m, in the Mission Hall, 1880 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, and one at the Fifth Bap-
list Church, OF which the Rev. Weston
Bruner is the minister. at 7:S0 p. m.
The principal speakers at these services
will be DR.. z. D. Bailey. of Brooklyn.
y. Y, and Rev. John G.. Hallimond, su-
perintendent Of the Bowery Mission, New
York. The Baltimore Gospel Trio will
sing at the three services. There viii
also be bsief addresses by city pastors.
Tomorrow the Gospel Mission VIII open
its gospel wagon work for the summer
season. Nearly 800 has already been sub
scribed for this work. Services viii be
held at Washington Circle at p. M. and
at the city post-office. Pennsylvania ave
nue. and Twelfth street at p. m.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02

Monterey Cal, May Monterey well
coined the battle-ship feet by sending
womeninlaunchest through the fleet as soon
as the ships anchored to strew flowers on
the water. Great boxes of. loose flowers
were emptied while the bluejackets cheer
ed enthusiastically. The feet made an
uneventful run from Santa Barbara here.
Mayor Jacks. of Monterey, and Mayor
Welsh, Of Pacific Grove. paid their re-
spects to Admiral Thomas soon after 3
O'Clock. A committee of citizens, headed
by Lieut.. Gov. Porter also waited on Ad-
miral Thomas later and extended vel
come. The commandant of the army post
here also paid his respects. The official
calls were returned this afternoon.
Distribute Flowers on Ships.
Late this afternoon committee Of
ladies visited the various ships and dis
tributed flowers to the bluejackets The
sailors were immensely pleased by this
mark Of favor. There was a baseball
game this afternoon at the Preside.
Mayor Jacks gave a dinner to Admiral
Thomas and other admirals and captains
and Gov Gillett. of California, this
evening, at the mayors residence.
The town is decorated after the manner
OF California ciJies. Naval wives and
sweethearts have moved up the coast 10
Hotel Del Monte
Admiral Evans viii come to Monterey
on the morning Of May s. He will en-
mark on the gunboat. which will take
him across the bay TO Santa Cruz. where
F. ill
miral Thomas will go back TO the Mime
sofa on the afternoon OF May 4. and the
feet will go into San Francisco in
its original formation. The first division
Of the feet will go across the bay 10
Santa Cruz tomorrow morning at s
o'clock. The other ships will remain until
Monday
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
McCREARY LEAVES THE CITY
Horse Trainer, Accidentally shot by
HefIin, Quits Hospital.

Thomas McCreary, who has been at
George Washington Hospital for more
than a month suffering from tetanus
and pneumonia, following a bullet wound
In the left leg, the result OF being ac-
cidentaliy shot by Representative Hefiin,
left Washington yesterday for New Jer-
sey.
NcCreary was accompanied by his
wife and parents and DR.. Wharton.
Representative Hefiin went to the station
to see the party of. Beyond a slight
weakness from his experience, McCreary
is practically recovered. His fun re-
cOvery is assured, the physicians say.
Before departing, McCreary spoke TO
Representative Heflin and said he bore
him no Ill will. and that the shooting
was entirely accidental
1t will be several weeks before Ne
Creary will be able TO resume work.
His case is considered one Of the most
marvellous recoveries from the effects
OF tetanus recorded
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
- 70 rhs - Hsrald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Ell Pas0. Tex. May Charles Arthur
Williams. of Houston. Tex. a well-known
washington newspaper man. died here
this morning of tuberculosis, complicated
with meningitis. His wife. formerly Miss
Frances Hite. Of Houston, was with him
at the end.
Charles Arthur Williams was connected
with the editorial staT Of The Washing
ton Herald until forced by illness TO give
up his duties. He was thiTty-two years
old. having been born In Newton, Kans.,
October l9, 1876. the son OF Charles Clin-
ton Williams and Sarah Emma CAdacart-
ney) He was educated in the country
schools of Harvey County. Kans.. and
ar the Newton High School In all that
made him the brilliant newspaper man
that he was, he was self-educated. He
began newspaper work in 1890. as a re-
porter, and he worked his way steadily
upward, until he became manager Of the
New Orleans bureau of the New York
Commercial He became identified with
the Houston Post in 1887. and filed nearly
every editorial position on that paper,
becoming we'll and favorably known for
his dramatic and literary criticisms. Dur
ing the Spanish war he was attached 10
the Seventh Army Corps as special cor
respondent, and did some brilliant work.
Contributes to Magazines.
Afterward he made a trip of six
months duration 10 Australia and New
Zealand to study questions of government
ownership, the trip resulting in a series
Of articles which attracted wide atten-
tion. AS a contributor TO various maga-
zines, he was well known, and his work
was in demand He was the Washington
correspondent Of the Houston Post when
The Washington Herald was born, and
soon thereafter he severed his Southern
connections TO become political and edi-
torial writer OF the new paper
He was never robust in health and
although he was often on the verge OF
illness his capacity for work was large,
and his work on The Washington Herald
during the last session of Congress was
commented on by newspapers throughout
the country.
Taken III at jamestown.
1t was on his return from a visit 10 the
jamestown Exposition last summer that
he was taken I'll with what was deemed
10 be a slight attack OF pleurisy. but it
was not long before il became apparent
that he was IN the grip of tuberculosis,
and he was hurried TO SaTanac Lake in
the hope of relief. He remained there for
five months without improvement, and
was then taken 10 Fl Paso, Tex, where
it was hoped the altitude and the dryness
Of the atmosphere might prove Of benefit.
The disease had too strong a hold on
him and he grew steadily worse. His
wife had been at his side constantly since
the illness began.
The father and mother OF Mr. Williams
survive him. The body will be taken TO
Houston for burial
He was a member of the Gridiron Club,
and a special meeting viii be held at the
New Willard at noon to-day TO take
action on his death.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
Iosenh Rersani Goes to Jail.

Learning that Joseph Bersani proprie-
tor OF the Banca Romano, arrested sew
eral days ago on a charge Of grand
larceny. had sold his grocery store and
other holdings In the city. and to all out
ward appearances was making prepara-
tiOns to leave the city. the men who were
on his bond for $500 asked that he be
again arrested. The Italian was accord
ingly arrested yesterday afternoon, and
in default Of bail was committed to Jail
to await trial
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
Remorinr the siRns.

''Jim-crow" signs are being removed
from railroad cars in the District Of Co
lumbia. Notification was received by the
Commissioners yesterday from the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, that the
company has always removed the signs
from cars while in the District The At
lantic Coast Line Company also notified
the Commissioners IT would cover OF re-
move signs on its cars while in the Dis
trict. The announcements were in re-
sDonse to requests.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
GRANTS ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Mrs. Kieny Wins In suit-Given Gus
tOdy OF Children.

Justice Gould yesterday signed a decree
granting Mrs. Catherine ". Kieny an alb
solute divorce from John c. Kieny The
decree restrains Kieny from interfering
with his former wife or their children,
and from changing the beneficiary in
several life insurance policies.
A decree was also signed granting LII
Ian Lee Haslam an absolute divorce
from Charles W. Haslam and S25 a month
Rlimony.
Mrs. Carrie z. Swan was awarded $50
a month alimony from Joseph NJ. Swan.
pending the settlement of a suit for di-
Vorce-
Mrs Lucy Ficci was awarded S6 a week
slimony from Antonio Ficci. pending the
settlement Of q similar suit.
Mrs Ida 3. Dunnington was also
awarded alimony from George G. Dun
nington. to be paid 0ut OF & fund OF 1855
now in the hands Of trustees belonging
to her husband. She will receive SIS
month pending her suit
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
DANCE THE MERRY WIDOW .
Entertainment Given by the East.
ern Star Pleasure Club.

Merry couples danced the Merry
Widow waltz last night in National
Rifles Armory Hall, where the Eastern
Star Pleasure Club held its first entertain
ment OF the season.
Twenty-Five numbers were danced TO
music by the Eastern Star Orchestra, E.
I. Brown. director.
In charge Of the affair were II. F.
Walls, Frank McDermott, and Frank
Curtain. The floor committee was Ed
ward Weeks. Miss Mary Weeks, Miss
Mamie Carroll. ann Miss Mamie McDer-
mott.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
FUNERAL OF H. C. COGGINS.
Washington star Reute Agent TO
Rest in Arlington Gene cry.

Washington Star Reute Agent to
Rest in Arlington Gene cry.
The funeral of Harry c. Croggins. civil
war veteran, who died yesterday morning
at his home, 1910 Sixth street northwest,
after short illness. will take place Mon
day afternoon Burial viii be in Arlington.
Mr.. Coggins is survived by a wife and
seven children. He was born in Balti-
more, coming to this city thirty-eight
years ago. For thirty-five years he was
employed as route agent for the Wash
ingtOn Star.
Mr.. Coggins enlisted in the Union army
in 1862 as second lieutenant He was
wounded in action in 1864. and was hon.
orably discharged January 10. 1855.
The pallbearers win be chosen from
Knights Of Pythlas. of which order Mr.
Coggins was q prominent member.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
THIEF STEALS FALSE TEETH.
Believed 10 Be Man Who Stole Bags
of Peanuts.

A thief, believed to be the same man,
who. on Wednesday. stole three bags of
peanuts from the storehouse of the
Vegetarian Company, in South Capitol
street. entered the Office of DR.. Henry J.
Nichols. a dentist. at 1S42 New York
avenue northwest. Thursday night and
stole false teeth valued at 500
The theft Of the peanuts was put down
to a robber who was either vegetarian or
a man with bad teeth.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
Recommend Adrerse Action.

Adverse action was recommended by
the Commissioners to Congress yesterday
on the Hehin bill. which provides for the
prevention of the sale of intoxicating
liquors in Union Station. In a letter to
Representative :. " Smith, chairman Of
the House District Committee, the Com
missioneTs advised that unfavorahle ac-
ton be taken on the bill
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
q. =. Anderson sIissinr.

The police were yesterday asked to To-
cate George F. Anderson. twenty-six years
old, who has been missing from his home.
1875 Kramer street northeast, since Thurs
day afternoon. The missing man is about
five feet nine inches tall. and weighs about
$50 pounds. When last seen he was dressed
in dark suit Of clothes and a black
derby hat
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
Extra session in New Jersey.

Trenton. n. J.. May Gov. Fort, after
a conference with a number of Republi-
can senators this afternoon. issued a
proclamation recalling the senate to con-
vene next Friday. The purpose of the
extra session is to act upon a number
of appointments which the governor will
ask the senate to confirm
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
HOLD THEIR FINAL DEBATE.
National Law school Society VIII
Discuss Public Utilities.

Discuss Public Utilities.
The third semi-final debate Of the Ma
tional Law School Debating Society will
be held in the classroom Of the National
University. Thirteenth street, between
New York avenue and I street, this
evening at SIS o'clock. The subject is.
Resolved, That the cities OF the United
States should own and operate their pub
lie utilities"
The speakers will be: Affirmative. H.
Anderson. Idaho; Clinton r. Colvin, Vir-
ginia; Charles T. Gundy, Missouri. Mega
tiys-A. Blaine York. West Virginia; p.
B. Campbell, Virginia; Francis D. Scott.
Ohio. Judges-F'rederick L. SiddOns,
Charles Cowel Tucker, and Frederick A.
Fenning. Presiding ofIicer-John c. Glad
felter Illinois.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
CHIEFS TALISMAN MISSING.
Head of Fire Department Loses
Ring-Men Fear Disaster.

A feeling of impending evil exists in the
Washington fire department since it be
came known that Chief Belt had Lost
his talisman Of good luck, a diamond
ring worth 500
For twenty-nine years Chief Belt has
worn the ring. When it was on his finger,
Chief Belt seemed to have an X-ray sight,
and directed his men so that the flames
never got beyond control
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
WITHDRAW FROM LUNDY CASE.
Wilson, MeIendez, and Hughes &
Gray Object 10 Certain steps.

Gray Object 10 Certain steps.
John H. Wilson. L. Melendez, and
Hughes & Gray, colored attorneys, who
were retained by Lewis T. Lundy. colored,
in his suit for damages instituted against
Representative Hehin for injurlng him
several weeks ago. yesterday formally
withdrew their names from the docket as
counsel in the case
They said their reason for withdrawing
was due TO the fact that LUndy desired
that certain steps be taken to effect a
compromise with Representative Hehin.
This they declined TO do. Attorney
Thomas II. Beckett has been retained by
Lundy to succeed the attorneys who
Withdrew
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
Negroes Denounce Tan.

Topeka, Kans., May The Afro
American League, composed of promi-
nent negro Republicans here. has de-
nounced Roosevelt and Taft in unmeas-
ured terms. The resolutions declared
for Senator Foraker for President and
denounce Register Of the Treasury Yer
non <or trying to line up the negro vote
Of the country for Taft and Roosevelt
policies
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
RELEASED FROM ASYLUM.
Justice Barnard Discharges Harr,
L. COOmbs, who Had Been Insane.

L. COOmbs, WhO Had Been Insane.
Mr.. Justice Barnard yesterday ordered
Harry L. Coombs discharged as a ps-
tlent from the Government Hospital for
the Insane. holding the evidence showed
that Coombs had recovered his sanity and
was entitled 10 his release.
Coombs served eight years in the regu-
lar army. going through the campaign In
Cuba, and. subsequently. in the Philip-
pines, where he suffered an acute attack
of insanity,
He applied, through Attorney Richard
?. Evans, for q writ Of habeas corpus.
which was granted by Justice Barnard.
Tetunable yesterday at l o'clock At the
hearing the hospital was represented by
Assistant District Attorney Proctor and
DR.. Hummer. Drs. Charles NJ Emmons
and J. Walter Hodges testified to the
present sanity Of Coombs, who also un-
derwent a long examination on the wit
ness stand. and satisfied the court that
he was OF sound mind.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE EIGHTH SEAiI-ANNUAL DIvI-
dend of two and one-haH (2l5Il per cent
has been declared On the preferred stock
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company. payable JUNE !, 1908, to stock
holders of record May p, 1908, from the
net earnings OF the company.
Books for the transfer OF all stock will
be closed from May z 10 June ] l9Og
both dates inclusive.
I. J. WHITEHEAD
Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.
President MePhauI Urges Co-opera.
tfOn of BrooIIand Citizens.


tiOn of BrOokIand Citizens.
Before the Brookland Citizens Assoeia-
tion last night In Brooland town hall
John NJ. McPhaul, the newly elected pres
ident. addressed the members, with re-
gard 10 the work of the association for
the coming year, and urged their coop
Grafton.
Committees were appointed by the pres
ident Following are the chairmen:
Schools. Dr. n. j. Holmes; Legislation.
Dr. a. Patten: roads. A. f. Kinnan
sewers, A. d. V. Burr; sanitation, Or
r. W Friscom; press, F. j. Meyers
membership, c, X. Hetfeld FIRE protec-
ton. J. L. Whitesde; parks. J. +. East
lake; lights and mails, c. p. Judge po-
lice, T. G. Muckelbauer.
Rev. r, &. Powers, pastor of the Brook
land N, f. Church, was one of FIVE new
members elected.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
GROSvENOR NAMED CHAIRMAN
Will Have Charge of EntertRin-
ments of University Club.


The position Of chairman of the enter
tainment committee has been filed by the
board Of governors of the University
Club by the appointment Of Gilbert II.
Grosvenor. son Of former Representative
Grosvenor, Of Ohio. The craftsmanship
Of this committee was formerly held by
John X. Staufer, who declined re-elec-
ton at the last annual meeting Of the
club, on the ground that he had held
the position for one or two terms. and
thought some one else should carry the
burden and have the honor Of the place.
The occasional entertainments at the
University Club have become a stated
feature Of the institution and, 1t Is said,
were specially enjoyable under the direc-
ton Of the former chairman.
The board Of governors expect Mr..
Grosvenor viii accept the position, 10 the
satisfaction Of all concerned.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
MecoNEELL DISCOVERIES IH
Wit Al &c r c E
Prove Self-cure for ail IavsIIdisw.

Mr- Mcconnell has proven that the production Of
vital power can be increased bY an invalid or old
person 80 cure himself Of all chronic diseases Nom
ing and afternoon ciases Consultation free Repre-
seHtatiyes viii cal If desired. Information and lit
srature at oee COS Aif iropolissn Bank Baiidng SIS
iSiftssnth street. Tslspzons Main sola
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
Ocean Steamships.

New York, May l-Arrived Disitania. from Idv
erpool. April q; Celtic from Queenstown. Arri q
Arrived out; kaisein Augaste Victoria, at Ply
mouth Ia TuuTEine, at Havre; Cedric at Queens
town
Sailed fFon foreign ports; Baltic, from Queens
tow
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
NEGRO RACE LOSER
WatterSOn Fears Effect of
New York Dinner.
NOT TOLERATED IN KENTUCKY

Editor Declares Speeches Favorlng
fnteFmarriage of Races COuId He
south Must Bear Brunt of Such Acts.
Wrong Impression Given Negroes.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
G. 4. WILLIAMS DEAD
Washington Writer Is a Vic
tim of Consumption.
TAKEN Ill AT JAMESTOWN

Editorial and Political Writer OF
The Washington Herald When His
Health FaIIed-Sent TO EI PasO,
Tex, as Last ResoFt-Member of
the Washington GridirOn CIub.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
FLEET AT MONTEREY
StreW Waters with Flowers
as Ships Come to Anchor.
NOW AWAIT ADMIRAL EVANS

baseball Game at the Preside in
Honor of Visiting Jackies-MayOr
and Captains and GOV. .GiIIett-First
Division TO Go 10 santa Cruz.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-02
OPEN UNTIL 9 TONIGHT

To-day and Monday the May uderprce sale of Groceries
connues- looked forward by houekeep
It will pay you to order for future needs
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
Puts in Spur Crack.

The connecting link to the new
prison site at Oak Parkghas been
put down by the Omaha Railway
company. For some time the
spur track was complete except
thru the lot of David Hefty. He
held out for a higher price than
was offered and commission ap-
pointed on petition of Attorney
General Young by the local dis
trict court awarded him 1915 dam
ages. The matter was not entirely
settled.
Last night crew of men worked
at grading the track thru the
Hefty lot and today the ties and
rails we're laid. The spur track is
now complete and ready for cars
to run over the spur from the
Omaha railroad line as soon as the
work of finishing the switch to
connect the spur and main track
is completed.-StilIwate Gazette.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
China HWake$.

China is giving the Western
world an object lesson in prison
management, in new Jail at Tent
sin. The prisoners are required
to study two hours day and given
lectures upon morals and religion.
This institution is not like the
Chinese prisons we have all read
about, where the prisoners are
fastened to stakes during the whole
time of their sentence and generally
treated like wild beasts. China
may or may not have learned from
the white race something of civil
zation, but Tientsin surely has
lesson to teach us. st. Paul Dis
patch.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

In another column on this page
we publish F. Emory Lyons an
nual Christmas greeting to the in.
mates of this institution. Mr..
Lyon has been sending out these
greetings for several years past,
and they are much appreciated and
eagerly read by the detained here
as we'll as elsewhere. He keeps in
correspondence with worthy prison
ere all over the country, and when
they are released he endeavors to
get them suitable employment
wherever they wish to go.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

af,' discharge from prison, have
met tho difficulties of life and have
made goud. They have earned an
honest living. They have saved
bank accounts, supported mothers,
and others dependent upon them,
and become thrifty, useful citizens.
What is better still, they have had
that approval of their self-con-
seriousness which comes from
learning that virtue is it's own re-
ward. And this is true for every
man, everywhere and always.
For these reasons I take this
opportunity for congratulating you
upon what you may do in spite of
all difficulties and temptations.
| bespeak for you, therefore, new
courage and hope for your future.
The Central Howard Association
again pledges to you it's abiding
faith, and offers it's friendship and
help. For those who wish to learn
trades by correspondence, we point
you to the success of every man
who has undertaken it. For those
who are determined to live by hon
est industry, we offer the glad It'd
ibgs that IS per cent of those who
have started right during the past
year have made good. We invite
correspondence from all who hon.
estly respond to the following Ode
to "Opportunity:"
"fhey do me wrong who say come no more
When once knock and fail to find you in:
For every day l stand outside your door
And bid you wake, and rise to fight and win.
Wall not for persisted chances passed away!
Weep notfor golden ages Cd the wane!
Each night burn the records of the day
At sunrise every soul is born again.
When down in mire. wiring not your hands
and weep,
lend my hand to all who say, can,
NO shame-faced Outcast ever sank so deep
But yet might rise and be again man."
F. EMORY LYON,
634 Unity building,
Chicago, Illinois.
December 10th. 1907.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The MIRROR wishes to apologize
to- Miss Thompson for emitting to
publish her name as being among
those who attended the Chautauqua
Circle week ago Sunday. The
name was in the proceedings of
the meeting, but was overlooked
by the composition, who, evidently,
was thinking more about the plum
pudding that mother used to make
on Christmas than he was of his
work.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
Prison Population.

There were seven arrivals, one
discharged on expiration of SEN
tence, and one released on parole
during the past week.
The population of the prison is
666, distributed as follows: First
grade 513, second grade, 142, and
third grade Ii.
The last register number is 23lO.