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The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The funeral Of Lincoln Seaver. nine
years Old. who was drowned in the Tidal Basin on
Mondal afternoon. VII he held az 10 O'Clock this
morning from 1914 Jackson street the home Of
relative Inierment will be In Glenwood Cemetcry
The body OF former Representative
William II. Parker. who died al his home in Dead
wood ), OAK. June o. viii reach Washington this
morning az 10 O'Clock From the Union station the
remains viii be taken 10 Arlington National Gene
tcry for intement
A fire which originated IN the house Of
Francis Hoffman "a Ninth street southeast carly
Yesterday morning. spread TO the halsry 4 J. g.
SchueTgcr, Zlo Ninth street. and damaged he last
named place 90 the extent OF $500 Fifty dollars
damage was done the house u Mr.. Hoffman.
John B. Jackson, American Minister TO
Persia. who has applied to the State Department
for leave Of absence IS expected 10 start FOR The
United States in a short time John TYLER. kq,ti5n
interpreter. VIII he in charge during the Minister'S
absence.
Several persons living on the upper
hooB OF 56 Pennsylvania avenue southeast were
routed from their beds shortly after oeioc, v.ter
day morning by FIRE. which started In the tailor
shop Of Edward Marcus. on the ground goor \,
one was injured The damage amounted 10 S50l.
]. O. Fitzslmmons, formerly EMPLOYED
as a clerk in the local Office Of the United States
Express company. recently held in 5000 bond for
me action Ot the grand jury on q charge of rr1u.I
Larceny, furnished the Necessary bond YESTERDAY and
was given his liberty. Nathaniel NJ. Osborne srrei
security.
Thomas Valentine Smith, a lifelong
resident Of Washington yesterday celebrated tho Cor
tioth anniversary Of his employment with ~ r
Moses q sons. Mr. Smith received numerous con
natnlations and noral tributes His b,other. A ].
smith. n Cleveland Park has been in the ernDloy
oi the firm twenty y-seyeu years
Vivian Fatt Percy Welch. and Louis
Burke. all between thirteen and fourteen wears OF
age. we're each fined SIS by Judge De Lacey. in the
juvenile CcuIt. yesterday on charges Of throwing
missiles II was charged the three lads we're throw
ing stones Saturday night and accidentally hit 4
negro grl on the bead. The fines were paid
mabel Williams, negro, sixteen years
old OF "a Grace court southwest was committed ;,
the Reform School until she reaches her majority by
judge De Lacey in the Juvenile Court yesterday.
The girl was charged with snetching pocke,b3ok
irom Mrs. katherine Boyd. oI 6Z7 G street soutb-
east, last Sa;aslay night. She was ancsted bT
fohcciAan Hawkins. Of the First precinct
Jack Wilson, a former student at the
Technical High school. OF Mrs Lorena Wilson.
oil the General Land Osice. has been promoted 70
assistant chemist Tor mining company IN Mime
sofa. shortly after completing his studies az the
nigh school where ne attracted attention because %
his proficiency in chemistry Wilson obtained posi-
ton WITH the mining COMPANY. he has been pro
noted three uneA
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SPECIAL NOTICES,
DIED..

AsHTON-Dcpartcd this lRe on Tuesday, June %
1905. al a. m.. after very short illness.
WILLIE RAMSEY SHEAFE ASHTON. son Of
L l. and Emma Ashton, agt' sir Years and
seventeen days.
Funeral Thursday July ?. at ? H.. from Eighth
Street Church. Eighth street. between and q
streets northeast.
CARLISLE-On Monday. June q. Isls at Takoma
PARK, Nd, MARY X. beloved wife of Edwara
Herbert Carlisle.
Funeral services "Wednesday. july !. at Q g. L..
Al BTightWOGd Church llremcn1 private.
GRANTLIN-Departed Jhis life or sunday June q.
1878, at II IS p m. at his residence S26 i street
southwest ". T. GRANTLIN. beloved husband
d Frances 4. Grantlin. A wife and three
daughters survive him
Funeral services at First Baptist Church, Sixth
and e. streets southwest, Wednesday. July l. 40
p m
HESs-Departcd this life SUNDAY. June g 1905. AZ
2. m. after a long and painful illness. VAL
ENTINE HESS. a native Cf Berlin. Germany,
and beloved husband 4 the late sarah z. Hess.
FunCnl "Wednesday July !. az 3 ,. m from resi-
dencc q his son-in-law Harry C. SUMMER lii3
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Relatives and
friends invited 10 attend.
LIGHTFOOT-On Monday June o. 1905 az $40
a m. THOMAS j. LlGHTFOOT. beloved son
Of Mary v Lighuoot.
Funeral services al ais mothers residence. SIX
tecnth and Jackson streets. South Brookland.
Wednesday, july !, az y. m. Intcrmcnt m
Harmony Cemetery. Friends iayited.
sEAVER-sudGenly, on Monday, June p 1905
LINCOLN beloved son q Capt and Mrs
Seayer q the salvation Army.
Funeral services az The residence 1919 jackson
street northeast. "Wednesday. july J. az 10 O. m.
Relatives ard friends invited TO attend. Inter
mcut IN GlonU0od
SNiITH-Dgpartcd this lite on Tuesday. June 80 1915
az a. m. SARAH J. SMITH laec ManrIml
Funeral from her late residence, 1911 Third street
southeast; Thursday July 2 az ?. m. Frienda
and relatives invited
STEEY YER-Ou Monday. June % 1905. at p m
MARY ELIZABETH widow of Harry K
Steever. L. $. y. IN her fity-seventh year.
Funeral Wednesday, July T. O., . p m., from
her late home at Hyattsyille. Nd InteTment at
kOCk trCck Cemetery.
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MILLIONS FOR THE MAILS.
Large Appropriation Becomes Avail
able To-day.

The sum Of ss5.57s.00O will be available
to-day. the beginning OF the fiscal year
for the purpose OF maintaining and ex-
tending rural free delivery service
throughout the United States. This is the
largest sum yet appropriated FOR the pur-
pose. the first appropriation being the
modest sum Of $4,000 appropriated lit
tie more than ten years ago 70 establish
an experimental route. The 900 is
distributed among 1915 carriers. and a
small portion Of Il IS used for clerks In
charge Of sUbstations for tolls. and for
ferry charges.
Postmaster General Meyer expects 70
obtain an appropriation al the next Con-
gress Of about $1,000, for the purpose Of
establishing an experimental parcels post
rural route and Post-ofhce officials be-
lieve that when this route is In operation
one year the report therefrom VIII have
such weight that Congress will be induced
% authorize the extension OF parcel de
livery 20 every route in the United
States. and that It's success viii ultimate
ly rival. Il not sUrpass, the success Of
rural free delivery
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REPORT SHOWS A DEFICIT.
Receipts from All Sources smaIIe
Than In 1907.

When the fiscal year closed yesterday
there was deficit I'm the United States
Treasury Of approximately S6O.O0OO0O for
the last twelve months. This deficit is 10
be compared with a surplus one year
ago Of more than $4,000, so the real
difference between the condition OF the
Treasury now and one year ago IS ex-
pressed by the sum OF Su400OOO.
When Secretary Cortelyou sent his an
nual report TO Congress he was not able
TO see what was to follow, for he pre-
dicted a surplus for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1903, OF 100000.
In the fiscal year ended yesterday the
receipts from all sources were $4,000, ,O00
smaller than IN the fiscal year 1907. and
only q trife larger than in 1876. At the
same time the current expenditures Of the
Federal government have increased. In
the year Just closed the disbursements for
all purposes were S1Sl. 10000 larger than
I'm the fiscal year lg01. They were larger
than IN any year I'm the history Of the
country. with the exception Of three years
during the civil war period when the gov
erument was spending more than 5000
600 day IN fighting for the Union cause
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As the result Of hard work and con-
tinuous application on the part OF resi-
dents. committees. and officers represent
Ing the Brightwood Citizens Association.
that suburb has in the last few years ex-
perienced not only many public improve
ments, but has acquired an appearance
OF attractiveness. and increased In sub
stantial new residences. fitted up with
every modern improvement. making
Brightwood and surrounding territory one
Of the most desirable residential sections
OF Washington.
First Of all. Brightwood and vicinity
boasts Of pure. healthful air. no matter
how hot and sultry the day may be In
the streets Of the city. 1t is located 500
feet above the Potomac. is practically
surrounded by the green Of the fields. the
meadows. the trees. and the flowers Of
the numerous gardens facing the various
thoroughfares Of the borough.
Few Deaths Occur.
There is little TO do for the physicians
in Brightwood the percentage of deaths
being unusually small Another feature
which adds 20 the hygienic conditions Of
the suburb is that every newly erected
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holders and property owners TO observe
sanitary laws and regulations. II sew
erage facilities are not yet quite up 20
the standard. Brightwood can boast OF
more extensive stretches OF shade trees
and natural Fairgrounds FOR the children
and Erown-ups than almost any other
part OF the city. For miles around the
view is magnificent, the classic outlines
OF the Capitol and many other public
buildings cutting through the blue ether
in hazy forms.
Better Car Service.
"A better car service or. rather,
through car service for Brghtwood resi-
dents. would add considerably TO the de
STABILITY Of that part as a residential sec
ton The officers or the association have
been contendlng for the establishment Of
a through car service, which they say is
greatly needed in the interest Of the
travelling public and the land owners. It
Is maintained that the absence OF through
car service is operating greatly 10 the
detriment and injury OF that section.
Why Is II that the electric railway
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PLAN ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT
Spanish War Veterans Will Meet
on July l6.
Report on National Encampment
VIII Go from Washington.

Arrangements were completed for the
ninth annual encampment Of the Depart
ment of the District Of Columbia. United
Spanish War Veterans. at the last de-
partment meeting OF the season. held
last night Ht the National Guard Armory.
Representatives were present from the
various camps in the District
1t was decided to hold the annual en-
campment July l6 at CostelIo's Hail. Sixth
and streets northwest. Rules for seat
ing delegates and representatives were
made. and disposition was made OF other
routine business. The following assistant
marshals To preserve proper decorum
were appointed: Hawkins. Comp No. J.,
Mcdonald, Camp No. 2; Wood, Camp 10.
g; May. Camp No. 4. and DR.. Trudj On.
OF Dewey Camp. John /. Smith was
appointed % nj the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of Comrade Nairn as
officer of the guard.
A report Of the committee on the ma
tional encampmeut 90 be held at Boston
September l. .. and g. was read showing
that more than 300 members OF the De
partment Of the District will attend The
tenth anniversary Of the war with Spain
will be celebrated I'm connection with
other patriotic exercises that are being
arranged under direction OF Gov. Curtis
Guild. Of Massachusetts.
Chairman Daniel Chrisholm. OF the San
tiago Day committee, reported that a
patriotic celebration Of the surrender at
Santiago will be held at Glen Echo July
Il. A musical programme Is being ar
ranged and number % prominent men
viii be asked TO make addresses.
+. L. COgan. department commander.
presided. Addresses were made by Col
NJ Emmett Urell. past commander-in-chief:
f 5. Hodgson, post department com
mander; J. LigOn King. assistant pro-
vost marshal of the national organization.
and John Lewis Smith. chairman OF the
committee on arrangements for the ma
tional encampment
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company" said Mr.. Shoemaker, having
this franchise, VIII persist for years IN
providing inadequate and insufficient serv-
ice. IS difficult for the people to under
stand. The same company owning the
Brightwood line IS carrying its patrons
from the center OF Washington 10 Laurel
without change, yet It persists IN dump
ing into tho street thousands OF its
patrons OF the Brightwood line and fore
ing them TO contend with the incon-
venience Of changing cars, and the
dangers incident thereto"
The streets OF the territory are well
lighted and wherever improvements in
that direction are needed the Citizens
Association will not rest until such are
forthcoming Tho streets are well kept
considering that many Of them are plain
dirt streets. But the march Of progress
and Improvement viii also transform
these before long into the more cleanly
and attractive macadam and asphalt
roads.
Fire protection and hospital accommo-
dations are In the immediate vicinity and
BriEhtwood's bluecoats are rated as
among the finest Washington ever pro-
duced. Thefts assaults and other crimes
the people always being on the alert The
baker, the butcher, and the candlestick
maker is to be found right in the midst
Of the territory, and their well-stocked
stores make a trip 20 the city on the
part Of the residents when they need TO
replenish their larder, unnecessary.
Mark of History.
History has also left its marks on
Brightwood, within it's immediate con-
fines being situated Battle Cemetery.
where the only battle OF the civil war in
the District is said TO have been fought
The ceremonies held at this cemetery
each year under the auspices OF the
Brightwood Citizens Association. attract
the attention OF about 1000 persons on
May 30. or Decoration Day. Until the
association inaugurated these ceremonies
no formal exercises were held on these
grounds. The practice Of bringing the
children of the public schools I'm con-
nection with these exercises. has met with
considerable favor. and lesson in pa
triotism is thus impaired. Last Decora-
ton Day more than 100 children sang
patriotic songs. and decorated the graves
The Washington herald., 1908-07-01
RUSSELL NOT TO RETURN.
Minister to Venezuela Probably VIII
Get Another Post.

1t was said at the State Department
that w W Russell, Minister 20 Vene-
zuela. will probably be appointed Ameri-
can commissioner 20 the industrial expo
sition at Quito next year. Congress at
It's last session appropriated $4,000 for the
participation Of the United States in the
exposition.
Mr.. Russell, who has been in this coun-
try on leave Of absence. viii probably not
return to Venezuela unless President Cas-
tro changes his defiant attitude He left
Caracas the latter part OF April on leave
OF absence which Will expire next Au-
gust.
Jacob Sleeper. charge d'affaires Of the
legation, who IS now on his way 70 Guam
tanamo on board the United States gun
boat Marietta. is in the same position.
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DEBATE INJUNCTION PLANK.
University Congress Discusses Fed
Grafton of Labor Proposition.

With all the fervOr OF real statesmen.
the members Of the University Congress
Of the George Washington University met
last night IN regular session and discussed
the pros and cons OF the anti-injunction
plank which Samuel Gompers. president
OF the American Federation OF Labor
sought 10 have adopted by the Republi-
can convention.
A. r. Kennedy and G. H. Stun sup
ported the affirmative Of the debate, with
NJ. d. Arundel and z. p. Gates opposing
them, Under the three-ninute rule the
entire house was also given an oppor-
tunity in the discussion
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BELLE OF COWTOWN,"
Her Father Wants Her Arrested for
Eloping.

Look out for Beatrice Jordan, four
teen years old. four feet six inches tall
Weighing ninety-three pounds; known as
the Belle Of Cowtowu.' She is cOlored.
very slim. and well dressed. She wore
Merry Widow hat. and is supposed
TO have el9ped from Der home, sl5 Barry
place northwest, to-day"
This was the message sent 10 all the
police stations by Policeman Turner, Of
the Eighth precinct. The father Of the
girl informed the police that his daughter
had eloped yesterday afternoon with Hill
lard Jordan. and was believed 10 be In
Washington although she told friends
she intended going 20 Philadelphia on her
lnneNmnnn.
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by placing flowers and small American
flags thereon.
II should also be said that a well-regu-
lated hostelry. which is aole 20 cater 20
the comfort Of man and beast. whether
travelling or resident, has been one OF the
landmarks Of Brightwood for many years.
IL IS the official meeting place OF the
Brightwood Citizens Association. Of
which Louis p Shoemaker Is the presi-
dent: Charles w. Ray. first vice presi-
dent: c. c. Lancaster. second vice presi-
dent: Milton J. Lambert, third vice presi-
dent: John A. Saul fourth vice president;
Jacob Nander. fifth vice president; George
Wilson. sixth vice president, John G..
Kecne. secretary. and William g. Ray.
treasurer.
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Claim Excessive Rate.

The Riverside Mills. Of augusta. Ca,
filed yesterday with the Interstate Com
merce Commission a complaint against
the Central of Georgia. the Georgia Rail-
way Company. the Southern Railway, and
other Southern railroads and connecting
lines North. East. and West. to the num-
ber OF about forty. The cOmplainants
state they are engaged in the manufac-
ture OF cotton waste. cotton factory
sweepings, notes. and card strippings.
and that the railroads charge them an
excessive and unreasonable rate for car
rying their products in less than car load
lots.
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Fall from n ScnnOId.

A scaffold. upon which Philip White,
eighteen years old. of 135 Hickman street
southeast, and Godfrey Collinge. twenty
eight years old, Of l2H Duncan street
northeast, were working, at $3.50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon collapsed, and the
men were dropped about thirty feet At
the Emergency Hospital Il was found
that White was suffering from a lacerated
scalp and bruised shoulder. Collinge IS
suffering from lacerated wound Of the
elbow
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MAY BE GUILTY ONES.
Two Boys Said 10 Have Made n
Confession.

Two boys, arrested yesterday by police
Of the Second precinct on suspicion Of
being the ones who put cartridges on
the street car tracks. one Of which ex-
ploded and struck Abraham Stein. Of 1924
Seventh street northwest. in the back.
are said TO have confessed last night TO
the charges.
Raymond Trumbo. fifteen years old. Of
Al O street northwest. and Raymond
Haines. sixteen years old, Of 443 o street
northwest, are locked up at the House
Of Detention. charged with malicious mis-
chief. They will be arraigned before
Judge De Lacey in the Juvenile Court
to-day. The cases probably Will be con-
tinued until Stein is able 10 appear.
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OFFICER. E1pect Retirement.

The board Of rear admirals. appointed
by the Secretary Of the Navy 20 select Of
nceTs for compulsory retirement under
the personnel act Of March 3, 1899, held a
meeting at the Navy Department yester-
day. In anticipation Of action by the
board several naval officers have forward
ed TO the department voluntary applica-
tions for retirement. These applications
have been sent 20 oyster Bay for the ap-
proval Of President Roosevelt.
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COOL WAVE IN CAPITAL.
Fall of Rain and Decrease in TEN
perature Give Relief.

A fan Of fifteen degrees in the ther-
mometer, and local showers last night.
gave the natives OF Washington tempo
rary relief from the heat which settled
over this city on Monday.
The thermometer downtown registered
% degrees in the afternoon and at the
Weather Bureau IS degrees. Prof. Car
riott, official forecaster Of the bureau.
said yesterday that a cool wave from the
West is reaching Washington IN install
ments, but that the people here need not
expect any decided change in the weather.
The best he could predict was that sea-
sonal summer conditions would prefau.
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Negro Boy bitten by Dog.

Charles Milton. a negro. seven years old.
of 722 Green court northeast was bitten
on the left leg by a supposed mad dog.
The wound was treated at the Casualty
Hospital. after which the boy was taken
home. The dog belonged 10 William Jones,
of III Green Court southeast.
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local Temperature.

Midnight. "a ? a. us.. q 4 a. m. 2; a. m. 2.
a. n. 7s 10 a. H.. 50; = noon. 81; p. n. IS
p. H.. 81: p m. IS; p m. Il. 10 p. m. "a
Maximum s. minimum -
Relative humidity-S a. m. Is. p. m IS: S
p. m. 81 Rainfall IS p. m. TO S p. M. .O5; hours
a sunshine AI. Per cent Of possible sunshine 100
Temperature same date last ycar-Nlaximum y
minimum So
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Indiana ex-Auditor Indicted.

Indianapolis. June 30-Henry w. Mar
shall. ex-speaker OF the Indiana house
OF representatives and president Of the
Western Construction Company. was in
dicted by the county grand jury to-day
in connection with the frauds on the city
in the asphalt street paving cases.
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Horus RuiIdinr Inrnector.

Police in all precincts Of the city were
instructed last night to maintain a strict
lookout for a bogus building Inspector,
who is said to have operated extensively
IN Baltimore and is believed TO be in
NTnehlnctnn
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VETERAN WRITER
dies In HOSPITAL
Sylyanus E. Johnson Sue
cumbs TO Long Illness.
END EXPECTED SEVERAL DAYS

With Him at the Close Were His
Wife and His Two Sons, Philander,
of This City, and Victor, of PhiIa-
deIphiR-Had Won an EnviabIe
Reputation as an Editorial Writer.
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When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement to The Wash
ington Herald and bin will be sent you at
cent a word.
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Tihn Tnhle

To-day-High tide 9.i5 a. m. ard 1920 p. n low
tide a.. m. and : % p. N.
To-mouow-Hish tide. o97 a. m, and Il p. m.
low tide, As a. N. and $40 p. II.
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BRIGHTWOOD WINS
UNSTINTED PRAISE
Beautiful Suburb of Homes
and Healthful Air.
STANDS HIGH ABOVE POTOMAC

Surrounded by Green Fields, Trees,
and Flowers, with Numerous Gar
dens Facing the Various Thor
OGghfares-LittIe Work TO Do Be
cause OF HygienIc Conditions.
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An Able Politician.

He participated IN the Ohio State and
national politics. being an active worker
and able politician. He sat In the Demo
cratic National Committees In 1900 and IN
1904 His influence was felt In both Of
these bodies.
lie was member and former president
Of the Gridiron Club His position among
literary and newspaper men OF the Capt.
tai was OF the highest
Mr.. Johnson was twice married the
first time IN Columbus Ohio. on March
81 1865. 70 Miss Martha \ Mann who
died in 1889. leaving two sons Philander
G. Johnson and Victor Johnson. After
four years he again married. this time a
Washington woman. Miss Bertha B. Bow
ersmith, on April o. 1868.
The elder son. Philander Chase Johnson.
is widely known as the author OF Shoot
ing Stars" In the Evening Star.