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The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS DINED
Humorous Emulation of the House
of Representatives.
Uncle doe Cannon Not Missed by
the Darts of Wit-Fun the
Feature of Event.

Special messages from the President.
miscellaneous reports. memorials, and re-
marks. were only a few features Of the
important business transacted and dis
posed of last night at a special session
Of the House Of Representatives. For
a number OF reasons the session was held
in the banquet hall Of the Arlington
Hotel.
1t was a singular fact that no real
Representatives were present. Their va
canoies We're filled by members Of the
Alumni. Association Of the Business High
School assembled to dispose OF their
annual banquet. and celebrate their ninth
anniversary.
Paul S;eman occupied the speakers
chair, and at various times gave imita-
tions Of Uncle Joe" Cannon. that were
greeted with laughter and applause
Harry F. Lerch was clerk.
In the special order Of business was a
memorial of the inhabitants of Squeedixih.
There was a heated debate between
Hon Andrew J. Cummings and Prof
George Herbert Wells Guy EichelbeTger,
Esq" read the report Of the committee
on diplomatic relations which was dan
gerous because Of the fact that II taken
seriously It would probably cause diplo-
matte complications
Miss Esther s Elliott. third vice presl-
dent of the association, vas called 10
read the report Of the reform school
She replied that lit was real mean 10
call on a person to answer 10 subject
other than that prepared" She was go
ing 10 talk on Boys" The toast con
cluded with a display Of the Business
High School flag. drawn from a wine
goblet. and a toast ITO the real old Busi-
ness boys"
Frank Whitney delivered a speech. He
failed 10 Confne himself to one subject.
bat talked mainly Of temperance" and
the Vice President"
The executive committee was composed
Of Ross L. Fryer. Arthur G.. HOughton.
Raymond W. Pullman. Esther s. Elliott.
Ruth W Bowie, Isabel NJ. Peacock. J.
Henri Oehmann. Eugene W. Bond, and
James D. Donnelly jr
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
CREW GETS A BATH.
Georgetown Oarsmen DemoIish Shell
in Accident on River.

Georgetown OarsmeR DemOiish Shell
in Accident on River.
Georgetown's creyf met with more III
luck on the Potomac yesterday, when the
varsity eight was swamped of Dixie
Landing and the entire squad thrown
into the water Coxswain Angulo lost
control OF the stearing gear. allowing the
frail craft TO collide with a fishing scow.
completely demolishing the PROV Of the
shell
Coach Vail, who was following the crew
In its regular morning workout, came 70
the rescue OF the men and carried them
back in the Robert Collier to the George
town boathouse.
None Of the men was injured. Murray
who was rowing No. 1. received a scare
when the boat swamped as he cannot
swim His companions pulled him to
safety.
The demolished shell was purchased by
the Georgetown University Athletic As
ISOLATION last year for $500, and its loss
viii be severe setback 10 the crew in
its preparation for the dual race with
New York University on the Potomac
May 9.
Manager Woods said yesterday that an
expert would arrive in Washington to-
morrow. 10 determine whether the boat
can be suitably repaired. In the mean
time the varsity candidates will use the
second crews boat. while the latter will
have 10 suspend practice.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
SAN FRANCISCO RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Futurity course Banouica. ss CRux-
tom, 10 70 /, won; Lackfoot. los Miller, 5 10 /
second; Cueranica, l0s MoreanD, IS to l. third
Time. l:ll Old Settler. ROYAL Queen. Emma g
San Gil, Arthur LYMAN. Follis l. Waboo. Hal
Reed, and Hand Ne Down also ran
SECOND RACE-Four and q half furlopry.
Mauritania, IS Buxton. 10 /. won: Mozart lbs
tMiIleTl. 20 5 second; Alice Forge. g. walsh.
q 10 l. third Time, 0sH 25. Nasmerito Miss
Donsille, Royal Stone. Lady Rennssaeler, Carnisa
and Neper also ran.
THIRD RACE-Seven fIrlongs ST. Fmwood 10
tSardy), s TO l. won; Belmore, l05 fKelly). 6 10 5
second Timothy ", 1l2 lSandersl. % 10 l. third
Tine. % IS Gypsy King, Dollie Dollars. Yads
on BlTmar. aud Watson also ran
FOURTH RACE-Five furlongs. Paiarota rs
MILLER. l3 70 l, won; Levlson, lo2 tKirchbaunl.
u . second Burieigh, ia (McClainl. Z 10 / third
Time, 059 35. Burning Bush also ran
FIFTH RACE-One mile and seventy vaF5s
Peligroso. loj SANDY TO ]. won: Earl Rogers
I'D lHauisl, 10 !, second; Johnston. 10 fGfbertl
70 l. third. Time. "a %. johnny Lvie I'd
Sheridan, Columbia Girl. Taunt. Miss Himvar
Epdora- Beechwood and Tonic also ran
SIXTH RACE-Aiile and d sixteenth. Frank
Fitner. l0i lKellyl, 20 s, won; Marster. los fdi
leri. il 70 .. second; Ocean shore @ tHIldebrsndl
y to !, third Time, /; IS Is, Raleigh, Vox Popuu
Onatassa, and Johnny Lyons also ran.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
CHURCH CENTENNIAL TODAY
Distinguished Catholic Eeclesiasties
Reach Philadelphia.
ArchdiOcesan Event VIII BE Notable
Owing TO Nnmber and PromI-
nence Of Men Present.

Philadelphia, April 21.-Prelates from
different parts Of the country began az
riving to-day 20 attend the Philadelphia
Diocesan Centennial celebration. The
opening viii be tomorrow at the cathe-
dral
The Right Rev. Ignadus F. Horstmann.
D. D.. Bishop Of Cleveland. reached the
city this morning. accompanied by his
auxiliary bishop the Right Rev. DR..
koukelda. Both went Immediately TO
the archiepiscopa1 residence at Eighteenth
and Summer streets 20 pay their respects
to Archbishop Ryan.
The Right Rev George Alfred Guertin.
d. D., Bishop Of Manchester. \. II will
also be among the prclates attending the
centennial Another distinguished visitor
viii be Bishop Kenney. of St Augustine
Fla. who VIII be the guest Of the Rev.
J. T. Graham.
The Right Rev. p. J. Donohue. Bishop
OF Wheeling. ". Va, IS among che prel-
ates expected. Bishop Donohue's rep.i-
tation for eloquence is such that II has
been decided 10 ask him 10 speak at the
dinner 10 be given by the Catholic Law
men Of Philadelphia 20 Archbishop RYAN
at the Bellevue-Stratford Thursday even
ing. Bishop Donohoe's name has ac-
cordinsly been added to the list of those
VINO viii respond 10 t0asts His tonic
will be our guests"
Mgr Falconio, Cardinal Gibbons. Arch
bishop Farley VI New York; Archbishop
O'Connel. q Boston. Archbishop Aversa.
papal delegate TO Cuba and Porto Rico.
and a host Of bishops and prominent
priests from other cities arrived to-day.
Mgr. Falc0niO and Cardinal Gibbons
will be the guests OF Archbishop Ryan.
The archbishop of New York win be the
guest Of the RI. Rev Mgr. Kieran. D. D..
rector Of ST. Patrick's.
Bishop Ortynski Of the Greek Uniate
Church, viii be a conspicuous figure in
the celebrations. He has oversight of all
the Catholics Of the Creek Innate rite
in this country He is a Basilian monk
and a man Of strikingly distinguished ap-
peaTanCe
Bishop Garvey, Of Altoona, Will preach
the centennial sermon IN the Cathedral
tomorrow morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
ASK RELEASE OF THAW.
Order Served on Hospital Author
ities 10 Get Petition signed.

Order Served on Hospital Author
itieE 10 Get Petition signed.
New York. April 21.-James c. Graham.
the Matteawan lawyer who is appearing
as counsel for Harry K. Thaw, in the
effort to get Thaw released from the
State hospital. to-day served the order
obtained from Justice Morschauser. at
White Plains. on Monday. permitting
Thaw to sign a petition for a writ of
habeas corpus on Acting Supt. Baker, Of
the hospital Thaw signed the petition,
and Mr.. Graham said tonight that he
would apply for the writ tomorrow or
Thursday
Mrs, Thaw's attorney, Dan O'Reilly.
said to-day that the proceedings locking
toward the release Of Thaw would make
no difference with Evelyn Thaw's suit.
and that she stands ready to testify for
Thaw as TO his present sanity if he
wishes
II is understood that neither Thaw
nor his lawyers have made such a re-
quest as yet Mr. O'Reily said that
he thought the annulment proceedings
would be continued some time this week.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
CREWS ARE PRIMED FOR RACE.
Harvard and Navy EiEhths Meet on
Severn To-day.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis. Nd. April 1.-THE Navy
and Harvard eight-oared crews are on
edge for their race on the Severn River
tomorrow. and il weather conditions are
favorable, the contest promises TO be
lively one.
The race will be pulled off at o'clock,
and will be over a measured course Of
two miles straightaway. Courtney Guild.
OF Boston. win be the referee. The two
crews had their final practice this after
noon. and the conditions of water we're
more advantageous than yesterday. the
winds having died down considerably.
Although much interest is being taken
in the race because It will be the first
time that HaTVaTds varsity eight has
rowed here for a number of years, the
excitement greatly incident to a rowing
contest is somewhat lacking Harvard
IS looked upon as the favorite, because
the Crimson oaTsmen appear to be
stronger, but there is a great measure of
quiet confidence among Navy adherents
The CTimson's crew averages nearly ten
pounds heavier than their opponents.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
RECEPTION TO PASTOR.
Rev. Mr. Cole and wife Greeted by
Congregation,

A large audience gathered last evening
at the First Methodist Episcopal Church
Of Petworth to welcome their pastor. the
Rev. Charles S. Cole. who was returned
to the charge by the recent conference
held in this city.
Or. Cole has been identified with the
church since its inception. late in 1865.
when meetings were held in a private
residence, His services were voluntary
and without compensation. Largely
through his efforts the present comforta-
bic home Of the society was dedicated
cne year later. The church now boasts Of
a membership of l0s
Remarks were made by George II. Rus
sell, on behalf of the church. and ". n
Cromwell, president Of the Petworth
Citizens Association. congratulating the
church and the community on the return
of DR.. Cole An appropriate reply was
made by the pastor.
A. 3. Browne. president OF the Meth
ocist Union, made short address.
Hearty handshakes were given the pas
tor and his wife. A bouquet Of flowers
was presented to Mrs. Cole, who also re-
ceived a gold pin from her Sunday school
class
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
PIMLICO Fit FOR THE RACERS
Spring Meeting at Baltimore Track
Will Open To-day.
Reconstructed SteepIechase Among
the Many improvements Made at
the Historic Maryland Coarse.
- % The washinrton 80.

Baltimore, Md. April 21-Everything is
in readiness at Pimlico for the spring
meeting, which viii begin tomorrow.
Many Improvements have been made
about the course since last fall The large
force of carpenters and builders who
have been busy since February have com
pleted their work. and the old hilton
track looks brighter than ever. The re-
constructed steeplechase course. with its
new jumps. improved Liverpool and long
stretch Of green fields, presents an at
tracuve picture.
The track proper Is in splendid condi-
ton, and the several carloads of sand
used to build up and level the course have
made it lightning fast, although a mile
In 40 was not uncommon at PimIico in
times past.
At the clubhouse turn especial atten-
tiOn has been paid to the slight rises
which formerly gave so much trouble IN
the boys who sport the silks. The VET
eran superintendent Of the grounds-Jobn
Brennan-says that everything is in an
ple-ple order-to use an old-tinns Virginia
expression-and all that remains IN r,al,o
the opening day a success is a clear eI-,,
tomorrow.
Owners and trainers have been vorl--
ing hard during the last fortnight -st-
ting their charges in shape. and u can
be said without fear Of contradictiov,
that the horses that Will face starter
Dade tomorrow VIII be primed to the
minute.
AS a compliment to the enterprise of
the Maryland Jockey Club, John r. Mad
den, the well-known Kentuckian. will
race his entire stable Of two~year-olds at
Pimlieo, while the famous ai!-scarlet of
the Barbarity Stable wifi also be seen
here.
John Bodens string of clever perform
ers. which showed to such good advan-
tage out on the Coast during the past
winter. is ready to face the barrier as
are several other well-known strings, in
cluding Pierre LOrillard's, N. c. DaIv's.
Dion kerr's Woods Garth's, Henry Ma
sons. and c. c. Smith Sons.
Many new boys viii be seen in the sad
die tomorrow. 1t was at Pimllco last
spring that little Mccarthy. who at that
time was practically unknown, rode his
first winner on Mr.. Diffenderfer's clever
fily, st. Jeanne-who was backed all
over the ring at 20 to Ito win under the
masterful ride OF Mccarthy, whose riding
at Benning made him a most-souRht-
after jockey. Some of the knights OF the
pigskin who viii ride here include Fair
brother, McClain. McCabe, Diggins. 1,
Smith, J. Johnson, Henderson. Walsh.
and Christian.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
MAY PREVENT AUTO RACE.
STATE Engineer Demands Deposit to
Cover Damage TO Roads,

New York. April 2l.-Frederick Skene.
State engineer and surveyor this after
noon issued the following statement:
Unless the money required TO cover
possible damage to State roads is depos-
tied in my Office without further delay I
viii notify the sheriff of Westchester
County TO prevent the Briarcliff motor
vehicle races from being held"
About twenty miles of State highways
are included in the Briarcliff course, and
the amount required for deposit is about
$1,000
Rumors that the 324-mile race would be
called OFF almost Immediately followed a
sensational accident In the early hours
Of the day when James 3. Ryall, of New
ark, and three friends in big Matheson
racing car skidded through the gas pipe
railing on the Mill River bridge, at East
View, and were precipitated into the
creek
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
OLDER PUPILS GIVE RECITAL.
Students of Mrs. william Keye MIL
Ter Please Critical Audience.

1SE IASAHe GFAAAC3E dUufEAGes-
A song recital was given last evening
at 1912 Riggs place. when Mrs. William
Keye Miller introduced TO the public
those Of her pupils that have been study
under her direction for the longest time.
These advanced pupils are Miss Mabel
Roberts, her leading soprano. and the
Cecilia Quartet. which is composed Of
Miss Mabel Roberts. Miss Katheryn
Dodge. Miss Emma GuscheWsky. and
Miss Sadie Dodge. They we're assisted by
Miss Rube Stanford. yiolinist. and Don
aid II. Freeze. pianist.
Miss Roberts occupied the greater part
Of the evenings programme. her por-
ton consisting OF twelve numbers. by ten
different composers.
The Cecilia Quartet sang two pieces
Miss Stanford's violin solo. 'Berceuse. -
by GOdard. demonstrated that she is a
young violinist of rare talent: and Mr.
Freeze played Magic Fire" by Wagner,
and Brassin waltz. in q fiat by Chopin
in masterful style. An obligato solo
by Miss Roberts and Miss Stanford. THE
Day is Ended" by Bartlett, closed the
programme. Tomorrow evening Mrs
Miller Will give her second and last re-
cital, IN which she will present her
younger pupils.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
WILL COVER jim CROW SIGNS.
Railroads Get Warning from the
District Commissioners.

The Washington Ministers Union hay-
ing brought to the attention of the Com
missioners the fact that electric and
steam railroads running into and out of
the District OF Columbia, displayed So
called Jim crow car signs Ia their
coaches within the District of Columbia
without warrant of law. the Commission
ers, on the motion Of Commissioner Mac
farland. have requested the railroad COM
panies in question to cover or remove
such signs In their cars while the cars
are In the District Of Columbia.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company. the Washington. Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway Company,
and the Washington. Arlington and Falls
Church Company have already replied
stating that they viii comply with the
request Of the Commissioners, and ar
range TO have the signs covered or re-
moved while their cars are in the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
senator Taylor to Lecture.

Senator R. L TayloFs forthcoming lee
ture, Temptation" to be delivered at
Continental Hall on Monday evening
next. will be for the benefit OF the Rough
Riders monument fund. Mrs. Donald
Mclean. president general OF the D. A.
r.. has rendered the hall for the oc-
casion, and will also provide the decora-
lions Military and semi-milltary or
ganizations and their auxiliaries will at
tend In body. Senator Owen, OF Okla
homa viii introduce the speaker.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
PRESENTS poCAHoNTAs BELL.
Memorial to Indian Maiden Formal
fy Given 10 Government.

Exercises were conducted in the main
parlOr OF the Riggs H~4se yesterday af-
ternoon when the Poeohontas Bell Asso-
citation. with formal resolutions. present
ed the Poeohontas Bell to the United
States Commissioners Of the jamestown
Exposition.
The Pocohontas bell was cast a year
ago especially as memorial to POGO
hontas, and was exhibited last year at
the jamestown Exposition. Mrs. Anna
s. Green. who founded the association. at
the beginning OF exercise yesterday. read
"a communication from Gov. Swanson. or
Virginia, ia which he relinqulshed all
claim to the memorial and congratulated
the association for giving the bell into the
care Of the government.
The resolutions read and adopted by
the members formally presents the bell
70 the United States government with the
request that il be placed near the monu-
ment of Capt John Smith on jamestown
Island, also requests that it "be kept in
honor Of Pocahontas to pass over to the
cable of time, the romance Of jamestown
Island"
Addresses were made by Mrs Flora A
Darling. Mrs. F. NJ. Ballenger, Mrs. Mel
son V Titus. Mrs. o. RoOme. and Hon.
". b. Matthews.
During the exercises. Miss Halle Eng
llsh gave several recitations. written es-
pecially in honor Of the PocOhontas mem
OriaL
The bell was nodded from metal taken
from the Columbian bell Of the Chicago
Worlds Fair and souvenirs collected from
all parts of the world It contains med
ais of the Crusaders. of the civil. and
Mexican wars. mement0s Of Revolution
airy days, and souvenirs from famous
places IN the United States. It weighs
SEQ pounds and Is at present at jamestown.
More than 100 members OF the society
and delegates TO the congress Of the D.
A. r. were present.
Il was said after the ceremonies that
Secretaries Taft. CortelyOu. and Metcaif
have expressed their appreciation OF this
action on the part OF the association and
it is thought the government will for
mally acknowledge the gift IN q few
days.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
LESLIE N. SHAW ON STAND.
Former Secretary Is Witness in suit
Brought by Importer.

New York, April 2f-Leslie ". Shaw,
ex-secretary Of the Treasury. was a wit
ness for the defense to-day at the trial
in General Sessions of the criminal libel
charge made against the American Pro
tective Tariff League by Borgfeidt &
Co, importers of china and pottery Bir.
Shaw was called TO show that as secre-
tary OF the Treasury he had investigated
charges that BOrgfeldt & Co. had under
valued impOrtatiOns.
He got many letters asking that the
investigation be conducted more openly.
and also a petition signed by a number
of manufacturers who said they repre-
sented S1Ss. .O00. .0o00.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
Recention rnd BnII.

benefit reception and ball Cor the
Confederate Home will be given tonight
by Robert f. Lee Chapter. United
Daughters OF the Confederacy, at the
Arlington Hotel. Music will be furnished
by the Fort Meyer band. The introduc-
tons will be made by Mai Darlington
and Mrs. Archibald Young, Mrs. Null
care, and Mrs. Riley. assisted BY Mrs.
Tucker, daughter of Gen. Wade Hamp-
ton, will be in the receiving line.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
BLOW TO PRoHIBITIONISTs.
Thirty Illinois Cities Vote In Favor
of Saloons

Chicago, april si.-The big battle of
the year between the prohibiuonlsts and
their foes in Illinois was fought out to-
day
At midnight returns showed that eight
cen cities and villages of the State voted
10 get along without saloons, while thirty
voted for their retention
The principal anti-saloon victory was
won in Effingham, where. by a bare ma
jority of 20 votes, the prohibitionists sue
ceeded in ousting twelve saloons. In
Naperville a majority Of 80 votes ousted
eleven saloons.
Most of the cities and villages in the
dry column have been there before, how
ever. and prohibitionists found their prin-
elpal cheer In Effingham and Naperviile.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
CHESTER STRIKERS QUIET.
Car Company Makes Proposition,
but Ven Reject IL.

Chester, Pa, April 2L-The strike Of the
Chester Traction Company is stiu at
standstill. Late tonight the proposition
was made to the strikers that they come
back at the cut rate of pay and wait un-
til business conditions improve, when the
old rates would be resumed. The strikers
refused this as too indefinite.
The State constabulary still rules the
city. It is not likely that there will be
any improvement until. the company
meets the old rate.
Unrest continues along the outskirts,
and petty violence is frequent
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
Driver bruised I'm Runaway

Frightened by an automobile, two horses
attached to farm wagon. owned by
Hilery offutt, Of Montgomery County.
Md, and driven by Edward Henley, ran
away on Wisconsin avenue. near woodley
lane. yesterday afternoon. The horses col
lided with tree box and threw the driver
TO the street. He was cut and bruised on
the face, and taken 10 the Georgetown
Hospital,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
NIiddies win Practice Came.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis Md. April 2l.-In a practice
game at the Naval Academy this after
noon, the midshipmen won from Har-
ward by 10 0. The contest only went
four innings, The middies scored their
runs in the first inning on three punched
hits and bad throw by Mccall the
Crlmsons second baseman. Harris 2
new man, did the twirling for the Mid
dies and Metz was the backstop. Har-
wards battery was Bush and Crrrier The
teams viii have their first match game
tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
New worlds Bowling REGARD

Chicago. April IA new worlds record
was made IN the two-men event of a
State bowling tournament in progress
here, when Jack Hoffenkamp and Her
man Glassner Chicago men, totaled 1889
pins last night. The former record was
los, rolled by Edward Blouin and Charles
Dewitt in the Canadian meet, at Toronto.
recently The scores were: Hoffenkamp-
2i1, 2l2 and 22si Glassner-19S, go and lSs;
total. liza
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
Fitzgerald outpOints cum.

New York, April 2l.-WilIie Fitzgerald
Of this city, had slight advantage over
Tommy Quill, Of Brockton. tonight. The
fight was marred by much unnecessary
clinching and rough play. The men
weighed about 1S5 pounds.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
Thomron VI. Kinr.s wim FlIed.

Special % The washington Herald.
Annapolis Nd, April I.-An inventory
fled in the Orphans Court OF Anne
Arundle County to-day, shows that the
estate Of the late Thomson n. King. Of
Annapolis was worth s2s. .223l5. The bulk
of this is secured by investments in vari-
Gus corporations
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
MCCONNELL DISCOVERIES IN
Wit A. &c r c z
Frove . SeIF-euFa for AZ InvaIiSisn,.

Mr. Mcconnell has proven that the production Of
vital power be increased hy an invalid or old
person 10 cure himself o al chronic diseases Morn
ing and afternoon CLASSES Consultation free Repre-
seirtatiTes wiz cali II desired Information aud lit.
srature at Office eos Metropolitan Bank Building sls
Fifteenth street Telephone Main 9la
The Washington herald., 1908-04-22
MISS HARDY CHRIsTENs SHIP.
Daughter of Texas Representative
Names Biggest OIL Tank steamer.

Miss Helen e. Hardy. daughter Of Rep
resentatlve Rufus Hardy, Of Texas, yes
terday chrlstened the largest oH-tank
steamer IA the world, The Texas. at New
port News The new steamer viii be
used for the conveyance Of oil from Port
Arthur, Texas, to Europe and the Orient
Miss Hardy IS one of the most popular
young women Of the Congressional set,
and IS one Of four attractive daughters Of
the Representative from the Sixth Texas
district