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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
RITES FOR REV. MIR. BINGHAM.
Services Held at McKendree VI. F.
Church Yesterday Morning.

Funeral services for Rev. Benjamin T.
Bingham were held az his residence, so2
n street northwest, yesterday morning
Rev. r. l. Wright. pastor OF McKendree
Church. assisted BY Rev. J. Edward
Amos, OF Falls Church. Va. and Rev.
R. W. H. Weech. OF the Fayette Street
Church. Baltimore, oficiated-
Rev. Mr.. Bingham was one OF the old
est Methodist Episcopal ministers in
Washington. and fitting eulOgies were
pronounced by the clergymen.
r. E Middleton. W R Wheat. J. 3.
Hammond, Castleman Boss. J. r. Boss.
and David Weaver acted as pallbearers.
The body was taken TO Baltimore for in
terment in LOudOn Park Cemetery
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Friday Bargain in
Bath TOWeLS.

The six months accumulation OF
one of the best towel makers in the
country. They are subject to very
slight imperfections. such as small
oil stains. uneven hens. dropped
threads. &c, but which in nowise
affect their wear or looks. We Of
fer them in lots of 8 as follows:
for $50. Value. s225.
6 for SIS. Value. S2.35.
6 for 500. Value, $500.
for $3.50. Value. S375
Also a small lot (about zoo
YARDS Pure Irish Linen. woven OF
firm round flax, and particularly
suitable for women's summer suits,
coats, &c, SO inches wide.
39c yard. Value. soc.
Second hooT-EleTenth 81.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Friday Bargain in
Women'S Spring Suits.

This is a collection of bright,
fresh New Spring Suits, Just from
the cases, offered at very speciai
price.
They consist of plain panamas
and serges and serges in the popu-
lar invisible striped effects. Some
are made in the plain tailored ef-
fects; others are trimmed with
braid and buttons. Goats are semi
lifting; skirts are the new plain
gored style. Colors are black. tan,
reseda, rose, mulberry. navy blue.
and peacock green; also checked eff
tects. Included are sizes for misses
and small women.
Very attractive suits for general
wear and a splendid value at the
price.
Special price, $1,000 each.
Values, $4,000, $4,000. and $1,000.
Third hOor-G ST.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Friday Bargain in
Misses FouLdrd Dresses.

A lot CT Misses Foulard Sill
Dresses, in pretty figured effects Of
white, black, blue, green, gray, ant
catawba. They have long sleeves
and are trimmed with lace and net
Skirts are made plain All sizes
SI2.5o each. Value, $500.
And these remnants:
Miss Garnet Broadcloth ~wooltex'
Coat. empire style: full length: trim
med with black braid and satin but
tons: lined with black satin: size 16
Reduced from $500 TO $1,000.
Miss Black Cheviot Coat full
length. trimmed with buttons and fin
ished with velvet collar; size IS. Re-
duced from 1915 to $3.50.
Girls Wine Color Coat. full length
double-breasted style. trimmed with
black bone buttons and finished with
velvet collar: size 10. Reduced from
$3.50 20 $500
Girls White Lawn Dresses. Dutch
neck. three-quarter sleeves. trimmed
with lace. full skirt finished with deer
hem and tucks; sizes s to IA Reduced
from $3.50 to 1926 each.
Third foor-G ST.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
aeception TO ,Ii.si..Ippian..

In honor OF United States Senators
and Representatives in Congress who
were born IN Mississippi. the Mississippi
Society will hold a reception in Pythian
Temple tomorrow evening al
O'Clock. Senator fernando D. Money
Anselm J. McLaUrin. Joseph ". Bailey
Thomas p. Gore, and George Z Cham
berIain. and Representatives Francis G
Newlands and James P. Clarke wiz be
Guests
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
I,hertan Commi..ion y.uea

The personnel Of the commission 20 be
sent 20 Liberia 20 investigate conditions
and formulate some plan for the uplift
Of the people was announced from the
State Department yesterday Robert G.
Ogden, OF New York, is president. The
other members are Emmett B. Scott
secretary; Booker Washington and ".
Morgan Shuster. OF Washington Con-
gress authorized the creation Of the COM
mission and appropriated $4,000 20 cover
expenses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Rite. for Miss DIN Fief.

Fief, who died at her home 1000 Twelfth
street northwest. Tuesday night, will be
held this morning at 10 o'clock. Services
viii be conducted by Rev Father Nc
GUigsn, OF 81. Patrick's Church, ard in
terment. which is TO be private wiz be
In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Miss Du Fief
was ninety-five years old. and had spent
most OF her life in washington For half
century she lived In the old house
known as Rose Cottage. at Twelfth and
L streets northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
opening of Press club Room.

Invitations to the formal opening Of
the new quarters Of the National Press
Club of Washington have been issued
by the officers Of that institution Pro
nounced as the most suitable club rooms
the journalists Of Washington have ever
arranged, the new home at 500 Fifteenth
street, viii be dedicated at 9 o'clock to-
morrow night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
DESCRIBES THE CRUISE.
Chief Clerk Smith Lectures in
Trinity Church.

The battle-ship fleet and its cruise
around the world was the subject OF
a lecture last night in the parish hail
Of Trinity Church by W. H. H. Smith,
chief clerk Of the Bureau OF Steam
Engineering. Navy Department
Illustrating his lecture by stereop-
tleon views from actual photographs
taken by the officers and men OF the
feet, MT. Smith descsibed the cruise
IN an instructive address which caused
much applause.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Protectties Contract Let.

The Navy Department has made con-
tracts for SS5S270 worth OF projectiles.
The department viii buy 1900 twelve-inch
shells from the Firth Stirling Steel Com
pany, at a cost OF $3.50 each. From the
Bethlehem Steel Company there viii be
purchased Loo ten-inch shells az Sl5l. Al
each. and 2000 eight-ineh shells at s67.iS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Elements of Value.


Now, one great element IN the value
OF the work OF these organizations-espe-
CiaHy the first and thirds permanence
tuberculosis cannot be stamped out by a
single spasnodIc effort. but calls for
steady work Tor years The effort OF the
Associated Charities is the building I'd OF
self-respect and the purpose OF seIf-sup-
port in those who have little OF no hope
or faith in the possibilities Of life. This
restoration IS not accomplished by any
single or solitary effort. II requires con
tinued encouragement and help. The
managers Of these organizations are. as
you know. serving without compensa-
ton. They watch all expenditures with
the greatest care and use the funds
placed in their hands as a sacred trust.
Constructive philanthropy Is their watch
word Every means they can reach Is
used 20 this end. Relatives. churches.
employers, friends. are all asked 10 aid
In the rehabilitation OF individuals and
families known 10 them The temporary
relief Of food. fuel. and shelter is a mere
instrument TO the one end-that end being
the uplifting OF character. the strength
ening Of the will, the providing Of oppor-
tunities FOR the poor to help themselves.
III lu4o NUIA me unAucl4L support and
personal encouragement Of every re-
sourceful citizen OF Washington IS need
ed. Can any afford not 10 have a part in
this effort on behalf OF less fortunate
neighbors? These charities offer safe
sound Investment, whose returns will be
seen In more wholesome family life. a
healthier and more hopeful existence for
the other half and the lessening OF
pauperism and crime. Very truly, yours
(Signed) DAVID ]. BREWER
Can you not, as a citizen OF Washington.
help by a generous contribution 10 the
work OF these associations? Fifteen thou
sand dollars IS still needed. Send your
gift, be Il large or small ID the joint
finance committee. 81 G street north
west.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Friday Bargain in
Sash Ribbons.

A special purchase Of 6-inch
Ribbons-fancy self colored ef-
fects, in blue, pink, and white, suit
able for children's sashes.
Special price, SOC yard.
Also a lot Of Hair Ribbons to
match.
Special price, 25c a yard.
Main hoor-G St
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

work IN France The meeting az her
house. I7ls Massachusetts avenue. which
begins at II o'clock. will be addressed by
Mr.. Berry, American secretary OF the
mission. who viii tell the story OF this
work and illustrate II with pictures
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harvey Hayes an
nounce the engagement OF their daughter.
Edna NJ, TO Mr.. Oswald J. O'Neil.
Mr.. Joachim Won Ernst. the newly ap-
pointed attache Of the German Embassy.
has arrived In New York. on his way to
Washington. He came over on the
steamer Graf Waldersee.
Lieut.. J. o. Mauborgne. L. s. A. and
Mrs. Mauborgne are visiting the latter 5
parents. Maj. and Mrs. POore. at Florence
Court
Mrs ". I Dyer. of 1905 street. with
her sister. Mrs. Henry d. Dagit, OF PhHa-
delphia, viii be at home Saturday. March
30 for the last time this season
A delightful ST. Patrick's celebration
was given Wednesday night by the men,
bers OF the Carnation Social Club at the
home OF Miss Katherine Corners, OF SO
Tenth street northeast. The evening was
spent IN playing various games.
The parIor was artisticaIly decorated
with the club cciors-blue and yellow
with touches o. green intermlngle5.
Supper was served later in the evening,
Michael BrOsnahan being POSTMASTER.
Covers were laid for thirty, and the deco
rations were carnations and small green
flags. which served as favOrS Cor the
guests.
The guests were Misses Anna Hall.
May Walsh, Mable DAILY. Helen Callahan.
Helen keiffe. Burdette Buckley. Marie
Buckley. Mona Davis. Elizabeth Herman,
Helena Mcdonald. Nay Hile. Estelle Of
finstine, and the Misses Katherine.
Blanch. and May Corners; Messrs. Will
ian Lawler, jeremiah Mackessy. Ernest
Dwyer. Michael BrOsnahGn. Edward
Casby. Charles Mcdonald. William Wall.
Francis Hart, Frederick Harper. Edward
Corners, lie Roy ParkhiH, Carl Gushardt.
William Burns and Melvin Russell.
Mrs. Lillian Prescott Able, Of 1910 Riggs
place northwest. who was seriously in
jured in an auto accident, is now recov-
ering-
Mrs. Harley Calvin Cage and her
daughter. Miss Gage. will not be al home
to-day. but viii be at home informally
the following Fridays during the season.
Miss Anne Morgan, Mrs. J. Borden Har-
riman, and Miss Elizabeth Marbury. OF
New York, are guests OF friends IN this
city for few days. They win take a
prominent part in the bookbinders' meet
ing this evening and will be much en-
tertained during their stay.
Senior Antonio Montero. second secre-
tary OF the Cuban legation, has resigned
20 practice law in Havana He viii
remain Cor a few weeks in Washington
before leaving for the South.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

A quick and ready response, in the
shape OF Sl6.0o0 is absolutely necessary
at once, in order to enable the Associ-
ated Charities. the Citizens Relief Asso-
citation. and the Association for the Pre-
ventiOn OF tuberculosis 20 carry on their
work among the poor and sick Of this
city
/ At meeting Of the joint finance com
mittee Of these organizations. held in the
board room OF the Metropolitan Bank
yesterday afternoon, the fact was de-
veloped that funds must be created 70
/ continue the rescue work. and that volun-
tary contributions this year for this pur-
pose have not been coming as freely as
in years past.
/ 1t is said that the Inauguration. the
/ auditorium. and other schemes IN which
public subscriptions are solicited kept a
great deal OF the regular contributions
from coming ir. and when they did ma
| terialize they were IN reduced amounts.
Methods of Relief.
Various suggestions were made to bring
in funds 1t was argued that the per-
| sonal solicitation OF contributions by paid
| employees Of the Associated Charities had
| turned odt very satisfactorily last wear.
and that this plan should again be taken
up this year.
Another suggestion was that weIl-known
| citizens who are affiliated with charitable
work should go among their personal and
business friends and Well-known people
and collect the necessary amount.
| Still another idea was 20 ask the inau-
1 guration committee 10 turn over its sur
/ plus 20 the Associated Charities. II was
acknowledged thar the public call for as
sistance recently published in the local
/ newspapers had brought good results, and
that IL would be advisable to repeat a
/ similar plan. No definite action on any
! OF these suggestions was taken.
/ A letter from David J. Brewer. associate
justice OF the Supreme Court addressed
20 CUnO II Rudolph. chairman OF the
joint finance committee. dealing. with the
/ question. was read. as follows.
] May I say a word % the appeal OF
| your committee 10 the people Of Wash
| ington for the $500 necessary TO con
/ tinue the work OF the Associated Chart
1 ties. the Citizens Relief Association. and
the Association for the Prevention OF
| tuberculosis The situation is critical
/ Contributions throughout the winter have
been behind the usual donations The
weather conditions, the generous response
! 10 the appeals for the Italian sufferers
| and the inauguration proceedings have
all served % divert attention from the re-
| quirements OF these large local charities
so that contributions thus far received
have been much less than those in prior
years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

William G. Morse. OF New York. who.
in December. killed Mexican Indian at
Ensenads, has been exonerated and SCI
free. he declared he killed in self-de-
Tense
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
WOODWARD s. Lothrop
New -WASHINGTON-P
Fridays Our Remnant Day.

VARIETY of pretty things adon the person to brighten
u and make the home comfortable planned from
large and diversified collection of to be found here
to-day-and a very little expenditure Of money
All the told in the advertisement There are anv equally
good things mentioned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Martha Cameron Mar
ried to Mr.. Lindsay.
WEDDING BREAKFAST SERVED

Vice President and Mrs. Sherman
Entertain Company at Dinner In
Holmes Are Guests Of HOnOr-GO-
dogs Return 10 Washington Home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
RESPONSE IS URGED
Associated Charities Needs
$4,000 to Carry on Work.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETS

Cuno Rudolph Presents Letter from
Justice Brewer, in Which the
Question of Soliciting Money for
Relief Purposes Ia Fully Explain
ed-yariOus Suggestions offered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Friday Bargain in
Infants Cambria Slips.

A lot of Infants Cambria Long
Slips, with box plaits down front
neck and sleeves finished with hem
stitched rufie. An excellent value
Special price, 25c each
Also a lot of Children's Draw
ers, made Of good quality muslin
and. trimmed with rufae of embroid-
cry and tucks.
Special price, z5c pair.
Third hoor-EleTenth 81.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

Lieut.. J. o. Mauborgne. Z. S. A. and
Mrs. Mauborgne are visiting the latters
parents. Maj. and Mrs. POore. at Florence
Court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

Mrs. W. Dyer. of 1905 5 street. with
her sister. Mrs Henry D. Dagit, OF Phila-
delphia. viii be at home Saturday. March
%. cor the last time this season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

Mr.. Joachim Won Ernst. the newly ap-
pointed attache Of the German Embassy.
has arrived In New York. on his way to
Washington. He came over on the
steamer Graf Waldersee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harvey Hayes an
nounce the engagement OF their daughter.
Edna NJ, 10 Mr.. Oswald J. ONeiL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

work IN France The meeting az her
house, I71s Massachusetts avenue. which
begins at II o'clock. Will be addressed by
Mr.. Berry, American secretary OF the
mission. who viii tell the story OF this
work and illustrate Il with pictures
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

Mrs. Lowden Is extending her hospital |
l ity this morning to the McAu Mission |
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19

Mrs. Rebecca Hubben Boram, widow Of
Mr.. Charles Boram. OF Syracuse. n. Y,
will arrive to-day TO be the guest of Mrs.
J. P. Megrew at the Roland for some
time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-19
Waist Dept.

lot Plaid and Striped Flannel
Waists. dark and light
cOlOrs. man tailored O. -
Reduced from 81 and 50 NJ II
10 Manufactured White Linen
Waists. sizes 50, 40, and OF ~
~ Reduced from $3.50 DID
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-23
MANY KILLED IN
Mine EXPLOSION
Three Known to be Dead and
Feared That sixty-five Men
May be Burned to Death.
MINE. is BURNING FlERcEl.Y.
Disaster Occurred ut LaclSuwana MING
No. q. Ncan. NNcl,run,, Pa
Scenes Very Pathetic.

Wehrum, Pa. June 23.---As a result
OF an explosion in mine No A. in the
SLackawanila Coal & Coke company.
here today. three miners are known to
be dead, six fatally injured; 25 seri-
&ously, while It is feared that G5 be-
4lieved to be still iii the mine, may be
burned to death.
The mine is burning fercely at sever
al places and deadly black damp is
pouring from the mouth effectually
preventing systematic rescue work.
Large quantities OF oxygen and many
oxygen tanks have been requested
from the Cambridge Steel company of
Johnstown. Pa, and the United States
mine and test station at Pitte5urg.
Just what caused the explosion is
not known but It probably resulted
from an accumulation Of gas. The
scenes about the mine this afternoon
are pathetic. Relatives and friends OF
the victims are Historically weeping.
and retarding greatly the work of
rescue.
The men said following the ex--
#plosion there seemed to be q fash and
and groans were heard by many as.
they made their way to the entrance
stag gerings over bodies of comrades
who had fallen with the first shock.
Supt W.. n. Johnson, OF the mine
said later:
THE explosion from some unknown
cause, seems to have been worse In q
portion of the mine that we recently
opened up. We don't yet know the ex-s
tent OF the accident but we think he
death list Will be- a long, one and the
list OF those injured much larger"
As soon las twas known that an ac-5
3cident had occurred the greatest ex-l
8citement prevailed both at the mine
and in the little hamlet, a short dis
9tance away. Relatives rushed to the
mouth of the mine. A number. of the
foreign women, screaming and crying.
tried to rush into the shaft.
The company Officials immediately
engaged the services of all the men
they could find and the work of re-
gstraining the hystcrical relatives was
8und laen.
In the meantime calls for help were
|, quickly sent It llrpug hout the surround
Ting country and the task of reaching
1.-THE unfortunate men in the mine was
pushed forward.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-23
LEADER OF DAvAO
MUT|NEERs KILLED.
Was Shot by sergt. HeWson, 23rd
Constabu|ary, Who Was
+ Himself Wounded.
ARE STILL PURSUING THEM.
Have Divided Into Two Bands-Flvc
lave Been Captured, Lcay-
ing Sixteen.

Manila, June 23.---According to news
received in this city today. Lieut. No
BILE with a company of the Twenty
third constabulary, struck part OF the
2Davao mutincers onthc 1sth,3and killed
Sergt. Acednia, leader or the lnutiny
in the ensuing fight sergt. Hewson
OF the American forces, who killed the
mutineer chief was wounded during the
skirmish. -
The pursuit OF the mutineers, who
have divided into two bands, continues,
and five OF the rebels have been cap
turned at various points, leaving 16.
two of whom are wounded. to be ae-
counted for
On the first retirement Of the mutt
ineers from Davao where they revolted
against their officers several weeks
ago, they killed a Japanese. whose
death was not reported at the time
the news of the mutiny became known.
Several; companies OF the Twenty
third constaIbulary under the personal
direction Of Gen. Bandholtz, command
ler of the constabulary forces OF the
island, are cooperating in hot pursuit
of the mutinears and 1t is expected that
they will be speedily captured OF killed
Gen. Bnndholtz reports that the mutiny
was due to an attempt by the officers Of
the rebellious company to restore disci-
lpline that had been allowed to slacken
among. the members of the organization
bv the previous commander.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-23
AWFUL SUFFERING OF
CONTRABAND JAPANESE

Los Angeles. June %. Tracked by i'm
migration officials for two weeks across
4 te desolate sands of the Arizona desert,
suffering intolerable fortunes from the
storrid heat, thirst and hunger, being
finally compelled TO Kill one OF their
pack burros. and drink its blood, and
use the flesh for food, two Japanese
charged with being Illegally in the
United States from Mexico, were driven
To bay Monday in a box car a short
distance east Of Needles, captured and
taken to Jail. They will be brought to
Los Angeles for trial The two men
are supposed to have crossed the inter-
national line near Yuma with two we'll
laden pack animals, The immigration
officials were notified when one of the
burros of the, Japanese, wandered into
Avalon, Arizona. with q bucket of; blood
and pieces Of flesh. cut from the other
burro. tied to the saddle. After hunt
ofNa fortnight in which several of the
pursuers nearly lost their lives on the
desert. the fugftives We're finally run
down and captured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-23
FINANCE COMMITTEE WINS
ON LUMBER SCHEDULE

B. ] Z
Washington, June 2s.--Without a
speech the senate today began voting
on the lumber schedule as soon as a
quorum had been procured Whether
due to the hot weather or to exhaus-
tion Of the orators from other causes,
the change was accepted as u good
omen by those who are anxious ID
crowd the tariff bill to final action and
have the session come to an end. The
first vote was on an amendment by
Senator McCulnber proposing the rate
of 81 per 1000 ON sawed lumber instead
of the rate decided upon by the finance
COMMITTEES, which was s1,50 per 1000.
The committee was sustained "A to "a.
The vote was then taken on the main
proposition, the finance committees
amendment placing a duty Of $1.5o on
saved lumber With differentials on fin
ished lumber The committee won by
the large majority of 50 to rs,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-23
WANTS MYRON H. PHELPS
EXCLUDED FROM INDIA

London, June 2s-The Daily Express,
announcing today that Myron II.
Phelps, the New York lawyer. who is
regarded as a leader of the India
house agitation against British rule in
India, had been ordered TO quit the
Waldorf hotel, London, publishes an
editorial article expressing the hope
< that Lord Morley. secretary OF stats
for India. will take steps to prevent
Mr.. Phelps projected tour of India.
The Express yesterday published a
long article denouncing Mr.. Phelps as
a preacher of sedition in India. Mr..
Phelps replied with a column letter,
printed in the Express today, repudint-
ing his anti-British intentions and ex-
planning his views. In postscript he
says:
My writing of the above was inter-
rupted by urgent demand that I vacate
my rooms in this hotel am reminded
of the English traditions of hospitality
and fair play and I marvel that even
on a newspaper trial L am to be con-
deinned withoutsl hearing