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The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
REV. MR.. GOODMAN IN CAPITAL.
MANS Man. OF Atlantic City Con-
ducts MONDAY Service

Rev Sydney Goodman. who Is known
as the Mans Man" OF Atlantic City.
has been in this city for few DAYS. and
yesterday conducted a MONDAY service AT
Trinity Church.
His work az the seashore has attracted
wide attention. Columns have been
printed abouts his methods and his sue
cess in reaching and enlisting the inter-
est OF men OF an classes in his work.
When he first organized his Mems Club
small fdifice which was then available.
capable Of seating perhaps 800 people. was
supposed 70 be adequate for all time.
bat since 1907 the club has grown from
20 70 2,No. Recently q meeting was held
in the big aTmOry al Atlantic City. which
was completely nUed. The average at
tendance now is leo Bank presidents.
policemen, merchants. hack drivers
men from all walks OF ufe-are Rev. Nr
GOOdman's followers.
During his stay in Washington he has
been the recipient OF much attention from
those who had heard Of his work
A recent issue OF the Atlantic City Sun
day Gazette paid him the following trfb-
ute:
seldom has Atlsntic City had the real pleasure o.
doinic1ling a minister Of the Gospel more pictur-
esque than the Rev Svdney Goodman famous
pastor Of The Mems Church and a T5Ty useful mem
Der q the clergy star AZ the Church Of the Ascen-
si1n- Liberal and sane with his religion: frank
convincing and socsble in his manner: energetic and
enterprising in his work. the Rev. Sir Goodman has
succeeded where others would have failed IN such
unique tasks He came 10 Atlantic City from the
West as an associate 20 Rector Townsend bat pin
cipslly 70 inauEurate a mems club. ETerybody IS
aware that the Mems Club vas inzuguTatsd. and
inaugnrafed on a frm. lasting basis. Credit for
TINS, IN cur judgment belongs mainly 70 the mag
neuc leader. He understands men. BE believes
IN combining religion with harmless sociabiiiir.
By this policy he drew hundreds Of men and BOYS
to his weekly and monthly meCtings. many Of whom
would otherwise never cared 20 attend a church.
In tins manner the Gazette honestly believes thai
STdhey Goodman has done E-czt work IN Atlantic
City. Not a man in Atlantic City is the worse
morally or spiritually ty the coming Of Rev. Mr..
Goodman On the contrary. many men know more
about religion. more about the Bible, more about
eongenlal fellowship than they ever did.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
EXPERTS WILL TELL OF GAS
Quality Furnished Residents Of Dis
trict in Question.
Counsel for Companies Moves First,
but Lawyers for District VIII
Also Call witnesses.

Experrs viii testify on the witness
stand as TO the quality OF gas furnished
by the Washington and Georgetown Gas
light companies
This fact became evident when counsel
for the gas companies In the resumption
Of the trial yesterday before Chief Justice
Clabaugh Of the District Supreme Court.
OF the suit instituted by the District OF
Columbia 10 recover penalties for alleged
violations OF the law relating TO purity
and candle power. called 10 the stand Dr.
Edward Love, gas expert and chemist for
Greater New York HIS testimony was
to uphold their contention that the def
ciencies were due TO causes which a gas
company cannot control
Counsel for the District VIII cau IN ex-
pert testimony either to-day or to-mor-
row.
Robert Middleton. secretary OF the
Georgetown Gaslight Company. inadvert-
emily admitted that his company does not
exclusively use Bunsen photometer. as
required by law. in making tests OF can
die power. His statemo-t came IN the
course Of his crOss-examination By Cor
poration Counsel stevens, representing
the District
Mr.. Stevens Immediately followed with
a series OF questions, IN which he at
tempted 70 show that the law had been
violated. A lengthy argument ensued
between Mr.. Stevens and r. Ross Perry
OF cousel for the defense, IN which the
former endeavored TO impress on the
jury that the gas company had been neg
hgent n failing 10 use The Bunsen pho
tometeT exclusively in its tests
Thomas Holden. superintendent OF the
Georgetown plant. was recalled 10 the
stand for contamination by Mr.. Ste
vens. He testified as 20 the methods en-
ployed in making gas at the plant with
which he IS connected Similar testimony
was given by the assistant sUperintend-
ent, James Donohoe-
Mr.. Holden admitted that for about five
months IN the summer OF 1901, the South
east Washington gas station used an in
ferior quality OF coal. On being ques-
toned by counsel for defense, Mr.. Holden
said the coal was the best that could be
obtained az that time.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Li6rsry q Cou1ess-Open a. II. 70 70 . Il o.
secular GAYS; frCm 2. II 70 % ?. H. OF SUNDAYS
snd on certain hoEdavS.
Public LhrSry-Open a IT. 20 :. IA; holidays.
q n % ?. n. Sundays. 70 3 r.
White House-Open 10 a. n. 20 p m
United States Cauir0i-Ope1 a. u. 70 - 7. =.
STATE. War. ard Navy DCpartmsnts-Open a. u.
% ? ? m tIhe orlgiual Declaration q lndepeud-
ence IL IN the hhrary 81 the STATE Department1
United States Treasury-Open a n 20 . ? n
United States Pateut o1es-Open A. H 70 2
p N
United States Penzon Bursau-Open 4 n. TO
D n
United States Post-oHee-Open a. n 70 D n
Washington City Post-cfce-Open al hOurs- the
Dead Letter Oaee Is IN he ciy post-once-}
National Botanic Gariens-Open a. n 70 S p n
Fish Coumissioo-Opeu q. IL 20 - 2. n
Army Medical Museun-O7z1 3 a. 70. 70 80 ?. n
Naiicusl Museun-0psn 2 T. n 20 - p h tn
Gliding holidays.
Smithsonian Iassitusioa-Open e. II 70 40 p
n CncluGing holidays.
Ag-icultuIal Departmsnt-opsn A. n 70 4Ss
2. n
BuIsau Of Engraving ard Printing-Opea a. n
20 2-0 ?. H.
Washiascn Monument G55gs ssa in heishn-op7
$50 a m 20 i.5o p n (ElsEato- runs from 4 n
Until ?. n
COrcOzsn Gallery OF Art-opza ESQ =. n. to =
?. m winter g. n 20 2. z. IN sumner sur
days-l@2 p n. 70 p n. excsrung il midsun-
mer- Admission free on Tuesdays. Thursdays. Sat
urdays, and sundays; other days. &c admission
Government Printing OEce-Open 10 g. N 70 2
2 n
Navy Tsrd-Open "a n. % So ?. H.
Southworsh Cottage Ssh a. ard Prospect ave.
N THE SUBURBS.
Geological PsTk-Open al dny.
Rock Greek Bridge ard Park.
CHEVY Chase and keusinStoz.
Naval Ohseryatory-Open a. n 20 J. n
Mount Vernon THE home and tomb Of washing
tOnl-open i A. n. 70 4 p N.
Arlington Natioual Cemete-y
Eorr Myer Military Pot
United States soldiers Hon-Open q n to
sunset.
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis. Nd.
Cathedral Grounds TennzllJtoEn road-opsn a.
n. 70 ?. n
CABIN John Bridge. Catholic University. and Alex
andria-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
HAYES IS ON TRIAL,
ACCUSED BY BANK
Former Teller Faces Charge
of ENLIGHTENMENT.
FALSE RECORDS ARE ALLEGED
Wife Sits Beside Prisoner as Wit
nesSes Testify Against Him-Cash
Is Displayed I'm Court as Part Of
Evidence-TestimOny shows Others
Had Access TO Tener's Cage.

With bis wife sitting beside him in
Criminal Court No. 1. Thomas @, Hayes,
former receiving teller OF the American
National Bank, was placed on trial yes
terday morning before Justice Gould
charged with embezzlement and falsinca-
ton Of the records OF the bank The
sums ne is charged with taking make a
total Of about S5.2o0
Richard H Lynn, president OF the
American National Bank. formerly cash
Ter. was the first witness called on the
conclusion Of the opening statement OF
Assistant United States Attorney Jesse
S. Adkins.
Mr.. Lynn told OF his being called TO the
bank on December u, 1907. and being told
there was a shortage in a bundle OF
money which purported 10 contain $l.2l2.
but which contained only $3.50. Accord
ing to the witness. Hayes. on being called
into a side room and asked FOR an ex-
PLANTATION. declared the bundle contained
the amount indorsed on II. Hayes count
ed the money by packages. and announced
the result TO be as he had said. Paying
Teller William Selby, said Mr.. Lynn, then
counted the money in the different pack
ages. and found the amount 10 be only
$3.50.
In the course OF the hearing. more
than 5000 in notes of various denomi-
nations were spread on the witness stand
before those who testified.
The course Of business in the bank. and
especially the procedure at the end OF
by, former paying teller. now cashier Of
the bank. He SAID that at the close Of
the day the money in the care Of the re-
ceiving teller was computed by adding
the sums marked on the different pack
ages. He testified that on December 13
he counted the money in one OF the
packages and found the shortage testi-
fed 10 by Mr. Lynn.
on TOSs-eXaminatiOn, Mr. Selby ad-
mitted that FOUR persons IN the employ
of the bank had access TO the cage OF
the receiving teller.
+. s. Wolfe, assistant cashier or the
bank, identified deposit slips, which he
said We're in the handwriting of Hayes.
owen 7. Reeves. national bank exami-
ner for the District OF Columbia. was on
the stand when court adjourned for the
day. In the course Of his testimony.
more than a score OF pass books were
showed him by Attorney Adkins, and he
was kept busy comparing them with the
records in regard 10 handwriting and
dates.
Appearing for the defendant are Attor-
neys Henry E. Davis and n. W. Wheat
ley. United States Attorney Daniel ".
Baker and Assistant United States Attor-
ney Jesse c. Adkins are handling the
case for the government
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
STRANGER AIDS CHARITY.
Refuses 10 Give Name, bur LeHver
Hundred Dollars.

Refuses 10 Give Name, bur Leaves
Hundred Dollars.
Yesterday afternoon a man walked into
the Office OF the Associated Charities
81 G street northwest.
Il want 20 give you 800 for the CID
zens' Relief Association" he said, and
forthwith produced a 500 bill
What name?" asked the cashier.
Just Christian" said the man, and
be walked away.
Just a Christian it viii appear IN the
next annual report Of the association.
Another cheering thing happened dur
ing the DAY, and that was the receipt OF
s2S.7S. the proceeds Of a collection taken
by the congregation of the Peoples
Church, on Sunday evening last, in behalf
OF the Associated Charities
The Joint finance committee OF this
association offers TO the community a
wide range of choice in its benefactions.
appealing as II does for three different
charitable agencies. The funds are used
for material relief. being disbursed with
out charge by the agents Of the Asso-
ciated Charities.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
INDIANS FRIEND DEAD.
Funeral for Benjamin #. Beveridg
VIII BE Held To-day.


VIII BE Held To-day.
Funeral services for Benjamin F. Bev-
eridge. proprietor Of the Indians Hotel.
who died at his home. % Third street
northwest. Monday evening. viii be held
this afternoon at Lees undertaking es-
Enlistment Rev. Donald c. Macleod.
pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church.
viii offiCiate al the services, and will
accompany the funeral cortege 20 Rock
Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Beverage had won a national rep
utation as a friend OF the Red Man. and
for more than half century bis hosiery
in Third street was a hospitable wigwam
for the Indians who Journeyed 70 this
city to transact business with Congress
Not only did he have many friends among
the Indian tribes. but he had intimate
association with such noted Americans as
President Buchanan, Vice President Hen
y Wilson, Senator German, and others
His death was the result Of urernia- His
son. Charles c. Beveridge. WAS with him
when he died
Mr.. Beveridse was born in Baltimore
seventy-five years ago, and came to this
city when twenty years old. Two years
later he opened the Washington House.
az Third street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
SIR ANDREW TO SPEAK.
Englishman VIII Address Meeting
at Church of Corenant To-niRhf

Sir Andrew Fraser. K. c. S. L, for
merry lieutenant governor OF Bengal. will
address a public meeting tonight at the
Church Of the Covenant. on the present
social and religious problems OF India.
Silas McBee. editor Of the Churohman.
who accompanied him on his visit to
Washington, will discuss some of the
phases Of the lsymen's missionary move
ment in North america Commissioner
mcfarland VIII preside.
The meeting was arranged by a com
mittee which represented informally the
pastors and laymen Of the churches of
the District and the Young Mems Chris
tan Association.
The members of the committee are
Bishop Harding. Rev. DIT. J. c. Muir.
Rev. DR.. Charles Wood, Rev. DR.. 6. II
Woodrow. Rev DR.. J. W. r. SurnwaIt.
John ". Foster. II. B. T. Mcfarland
A. 3. Browne, Dr.. Maurice E. Miller
George Truesden, S. Walter woodward
Stanton J. Peele, George OTIS Smith
Merrill E. Gates. and John B. sleman. If
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

That John Venable. negro, who eied as
result Of an explosion at the main
plant Of the Washington Gasfight Com
pany several days. ago. came to his death
by accident was the verdict OF the coro-
ner's jury yesterday. A number OF Wit
nesses we're csiled and explained that
the explosion was caused by a brick fall
Ing from q scaffoId and breaking a steel
PIN, which held the cover Of a ten-inch
gas pipe
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

For the purpose OF giving another op-
pCrtunity 70 those desiring 10 become
charter members OF the Lincoln Park
Citizens Association. a special meeting
was held last evening at the Chapel Of
the Nativity. az which thlrty-nine new
members signed the constitution. The
organization now has total membership
Of sixty-fve. although II has been in ex-
istence but two weeks.
Following the report Of the committee
and the adoption OF amendments 70 the
constitution. a motion was made by
George r Linkins 10 the effect that the
association indOrse the plan 20 change
the date OF the Presidential inauguration
from March 10 the last Thursday IN
April
A Central Association.
This motion was passed as was the one
offered by Levi Eiseman relating TO the
creating OF a Central Citizens Associa-
ton to consist OF representatives from al
associations in the city.
The president. D. A Edwards. spoke
or the amount allotted by Congress 10:
street improvements IA various sections
OF Washington The speaker was fol-
lowed by Capt William NJ Potter. who
invited attention TO the many improve
ments accomplished by the East Wash
ington Citizens Association. OF which De
IS a member.
II. I. Weller. vice president OF the East
Washington Citizens Association. ex-
planned the methods OF dividing the Con
gressional appropriations for improving
the city. ard incidentally remarked thar
the citizens q the District had the right
10 pay taxes and 10 growl-
The speaker traced the government Of
the District from fits formation 10 the
present day. calling special attention %
the beauties OF our present form Of gov
eminent" lie believed the man who
pays taxes should have the right to say
what is 20 be done with the money. Mr.
Weller declared emphatically In favor Of
WOman's Suffrage
In calling attention 10 the small amount
allotted by the Commissioners for in
provements 81 the eastern section OF
Washington. Mr. Weller said that ali OF
the Commissioners had come from the
northwest. and naturally looked after the
interests OF Ihat section.
In the Early Days.
Contradicting the statement that this
city has grown northwesterly owing TO
exorbitant prices charged in early DAYS
for ground in the eastern section. the
speaker said the reason for this move
ment was the fact that when the White
House was PLACED in its present location
the government buildings were naturally
built close 10 the home Of the President
owing TO lack of transportation For the
same reason the clerks IN the depart
ments settled close 20 their Offices. Ac-
cording 70 the census reports. the tide OF
population ~ Washington at present is
moving eastward
The next meeting OF the association
VIII be held on April S. al which time il
Is expected Commissioner Mcfarland viii
deliver an address.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Charged with taking a quantity or sill
vsrware from Keanes restaurant. Four
teenth and streets northwest. Edward
T. Sickle. George Raymond. and Alphon-
sus DumOnt were brought 10 this city
from Baltimore last night by Detective
Pratt. They were arrested YESTERDAY
while, IL IS claimed. they were trying TO
dispose OF tableware. The defendants
say they purchased the articles at a
bankrupt sale
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
sues for s1O.ooo Damnre.-

Lemuel Fugitt. prominent IN the pa
triotic organizations OF the city, yester-
day fled suit in the District Supreme
Court for $1,000 damages. against the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. and the City and Suburban Rail
way Company. The complainant says.
through his attorney. Walter p Piumley.
that on November . last a car from
which he was alighting. at Fourteenth
and 6 streets northwest. was suddenly
started forward. throwing him to the
ground, and causing him serious and
painful injuries
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Thomas L. Cole IS Fairfax Countr Va and
Florence E. Brova. a Rev. Paul A. Mcneil.
Charles T. Dlehl. g. Clsrksville. Tenn. and
katherine Ireys. .. Crssayille, Miss Rev Charles
Wood.
James E. Snyder. 2. and Minnetta F. Hare. Is.
Baltimore. Rev. J. b McLaughiin
COLORED
samuel Carroll. q. and Mamie Hauley. a Rev.
y. J. Howard
Clarke Jones. Q. and venstte Bruce. 2 Rev
Jesse A. Taylor
lawrence johnson. .. ard FIOreuoe NJ Brooks.
ld Rsg. G. E. Harris.
-. ee1Fge L. Duris. "a and E,a TasIO-. 4. Rsr
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
UNSoUND MIND ALLEGED.
Sinking of Maine Cited sy Brother,
who Files Petition

Declaring that his brother, William N.
Gartreil, was made OF unsound mind by
the blowing up Of the Maine in the har-
Dor Of Havana. on which ship he was a
first class seaman, George b GartreE
yesterday filed a petition IN the District
Supreme Court. asking that the former
seaman be declared a Iunatic. and that 4
committee be appointed 90 take charge OF
his estate said 10 consist OF more than
Loo due hiT.; Sa- service in the navy.
Attorney Wilton J. Lambert. repre-
senting George B. Gartrell. the petitioner.
procured from Justice Anderson an order
for the issuance Of a writ for an inquiry
into the sanity 81 the alleged iunatic.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
TO MARK HISTORIC POINTS.
Permanent Committee VIII BE Ap.
pointed in District.

A permanent committee on marking
points Of historic interest IN the District
is tc be appointed. AS the result OF a con-
ference with Commissioner Maefarland
held yesterday with the temporary IN
augural committee, composed Of W. p.
Van Wickle. W Y. Cox. Frederick c.
Bryan, and William 3. Turpin, on en-
phesizing the part that Washington has
played in American history, IL was
agreed that the Board OF Commissioners
should be entrusted with the appoint
ment OF permanent committee
Congress has already appropriated
$1,000 for this purpose. TO be expended
under the direction OF the Congress-
ional Joint Committee on the Library.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
WILL ADDRESS wALDENSIANs.
siciIian Minister 10 Describa Los.
Suffered by Earthquake.

The Washington Waldensian Socisty
Win hold its annual meeting at the
Church Of the Covenant. Connecticut av-
enue and n street. at 1890 o'clock Friday
morning
The Rev. Alberto Clot, pastor OF a Wal
densian church at Girgenti. Sicily, will
make an address on his work during the
earthquake and on the loss suffered by
the Waldensians. He was in Messina. a
short time before the earthquake and
has labOred as a Protestant missionary
among 5000 miners IN the great sulphur
mines IN Sicily
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News, aud all
points South-HorfoIk and Washington steamers
every evening IN the year at Gas.
To Annapolis and the Tinted States Naval Aczd-
emy-TTains issTe every hour on the half hour from
Fifteenth and Il streets northeast
To Rock Creek and Bridge. Geological PARK Chevy
Chase, and Ksnsington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New YORK avenue every fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
Watch for a clry-Randls Highlands
TRYING TO FIND KINSMEN.
Death of George #. KOOn in Third
Street boarding House.

The Washington police are making ef-
forts 10 locate the relatives OF George F.
koon, a pressman. who was found dead
at his boarding house. 81 Third street
northwest, yesterday morning. After
making an investigation Coroner hewitt
issued a certificate OF death from
apOplexy.
1t is believed KOon had relatives IN
Bloomington. H.. and Chicago. KOon
came TO Washington from Chicago about
fifteen months ago and obtained a posi-
ton in the Government Printing Office
He was suspended from that Institution
IN January and since then he had been
unable 10 get work. The body IS being
kept at the morgue.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Under the auspices Of the Audubon So
ciety Prof W. W. Cooke yesterday de-
livered a lecture on The migration or
birds" The address was the second IN
a series Of three. and was wen attended
by members CT the society and teachers
OF various graded and high schools
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET.
Report on Fairgrounds VIII BE Con-
EideFed This Afternoon.

Capt James T. Oyster has issued a call
FOR a meeting OF the board OF education
at the Franklin School Building this az
ternoOn- In addition 20 matters OF rou-
tine business the board win consider the
report OF the subcommittee on play
grounds. whieh met yesterday under the
direction OF Ellen Spencer AIussey.
The meeting was attended by the su-
pervlEing principals, the principals OF the
high schools. and special professors who
have charge Of this phase OF public edu-
cation. Ways and means for the coming
season were discussed. and Mrs. Mussey
was instructed 10 report 70 the board the
status Of the system and the condition
Of the fund appropriated by Congress
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Benning is TO have a new postal sta
ton It viii be opened by April /, and
VIII have a house-tO-house delivery. Two
city carriers and one rural carrier viii
be assigned 70 the station which will be
in charge OF Harry Epps as clerk.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

BObinger's Restaurant Is an Excellent
Place-tO go after the theater or at any
other time for good things to eat. Mod
crate prices and good service. 5l2 18th st.
(Opp. Col. Theater). Mems cafe first floor.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Call and See Our Rain Coats Before
Buying your spring top-coat- Handsome
styles, $50 up. Rubber store. 9SS f NV.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
HofeI Iohnson Cafer.
National Ipverted LIght.

Sea food in abundance, direct from the
catchers. Noon lunch, table d'hote din
ner. and g. la carte. Steamed oysters.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
LINCOLN PARK PUTS
FORTH ITS CLAIMS
Citizens Tell Why Northwest
Has Been Favored.
DISCUSS THE TAX QUESTION

VI. L. Weller Declares the People of
the District Have the Right ito
Pay Taxes and GrOwP'-BeIieveS
Tide OF Population Is Moving East
ward In the Capital City.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24
Postal Station at Benninr.

Try Our Famous Stevvs.
Phiia. Oyster & Chop House. 5l3 11th NV.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Best, safe. bright. SIS complete, put on.
SIC 18th ste. A. Muddiman & Co.-l204 G.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Easter Wedding Decorations should
Have early consideration Shsner, 18th &
The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

Drink Our Buttermllk
For health. Fairfax Dairy. 400 Pa ave.