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The Washington herald., 1909-07-03

The final counting Of the ballots viii
begin Immediately after the contest
closes (midnight tonight. and the result
obtained viii be published as soon as is
consistent with accuracy. This means
that the probable Grand Prize winners
may appear IN to-mOrrow's issue OF The
W ashington Herald. AT any rate. the
enure list Of winners. together with the
number or votes cast By each. will be
puollShed IN Mondays paper.
Inc washington Herald desires every
candidate % feel that q has done its
utmost TO help him or her along in the
race, and we think that this cooperation
has been appreciated. from the facr thar
no dlssension has so far been repo~ted
contestants bringing IN Subscrfptfons
from now until the closing hour are
asked 20 accompany them with either
the cash or a certified check. which Is
acceptable 20 The Washington Herald. A
separate ballot box has been installed
Tor the convenience Of those bringing IN
these subscriptions. and they and the ac-
companying cash cor checks viii be de-
posted in this special box. 70 be opened
at the close. the contents taken out. and
votes issued according 20 the amounts
found therein. These votes win inue-
diately be turned over 70 the JUDGES and
will be counted along with the ballots
taken from the regular ballot box.
All Totes and subscriptions must be i1
by midnight: otherwise they win not be
counted. The special vote scale. by
which $500 votes are given upon clubs OF
So. VIII continue IN effect untr the close
The special ballot box will be used only
from 5 O'Clock until midnight.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03

President Taft yesterday authorized
Representative Tawney 10 say that he
could not indorse the reduction in the
tax on oleomargarine as recommended by
Secretary OF the Treasury MacVeagh
Some tine ago Secretary MacVeaga
sent letter 20 the Senate Finance Com
mlttee recommending that the tax on
oleomargarine made in the slmilitude OF
butter be reduced from 10 cents to 2 cents
a pound. This aroused opposition in the
Northwestern States. where the dairy in
terests are active. and Representative
Tawney went 10 the President 70 protest
against the Secretary's recommendation.
The President authorized me 10 say"
said Mr.. Tawney. that he did not ap-
prove the suggested change in the law
He said he could not give his Endorsement
10 the proposed legislation"
When informed OF Mr.. Tawney's an
noUncement Secretary MacVeagh declined
to comment on It.
Long Session of Cabinet.
The meeting Of the Cabinet yesterday
WAS longer than usual and was the last
session 10 be held for more than a week
Adhering 10 the custom inaugurated by
President Roosevelts advisers. the new
officials have refused TO make public the
transactions Of the Cabinet.
Among the callers at the White House
yesterday were Z. Dana Durand. the
new director Of the census. Senators
Flint Frye, Burton. and Brown, OF Ne
braska.
Seneator Flint who has been In charge
Of the corporation tax amendment in
the Senate in the absence OF Senator
Aldrich. expects a vote upon the amend
mcnt in less than a week.
Il was reported yesterday that Mr
Taft might issue a statement relatiev 10
the eeXpected department shakeup before
departing for Beverly, Mass, this after
noon.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
HEARS CLOSING ARGUMENTS.
Attorneys Appear Before COndemna-
tIon CommIssion.

The session of the condemnation COM
mission yesterday 10 determine the value
Of the properly and improvements in the
FIVE blocks bounded by Fifteenth and
Fourteenth streets. Pennsylvania avenue
and the Mall 70 be used for government
purposes. was devoted TO arguments by
counsel for some OF the property owners.
Attorney Jesse Wilson. 5r-. appeared for
the Darby Printing Company property, J.
j. Darlington for the owners Of the prop
erty located az Fourteenth and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. and A. s Worthington for
the owners OF Chase's Theater and Hotel
Regent property. The evidence as 10 valu-
ations as submitted by property owners
and the experts FOR The government was
reviewed az length.
The next session Of the commission viii
be held AZ O'Clock on July =. when the
government attorneys viii submit arEu-
ments- II IS expected that the arguments
VIII be closed the afternoon OF July 6
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
ALUMNI COMMITTEE MEETS.
G. W. L. Fraternity Begins Probe of
Finances.

G. W. L. Fraternity Begins Probe OF
Finances.
At a preliminary meeting OF the special
committee representing the alumni-at-
large OF the George Washington U-niver-
slty last night az the Cosmos Club an
organization was perfected with A s
Worthington as president. A general plan
OF the work to be done was discussed in
executive session The committee VIII
meet again next week
The committee was appointed BY Mr..
WorthingtOn. under authority OF q resolu-
uOn adopted az a meeting OF the alumni
held al the New Willard recently for the
purpose OF discussing the business man
agement and financial troubles Of the
university. The committee IS composed
OF NJ NJ Parker. J. J. Darlington. Dr.
H. T. A. Lemon. Judge a. s. Worthing-
ton. member ex-oficio; II. T. Davis, Rev
H. G. England. and Dr. F. y. McLaUgh-
lin
The committee IS charged with the duty
Of ascertaining from the trustees Of the
university Just what the financial status
Of the institution is. what its future out
look may be. and If any Of the endow-
ment funds have been applied "a the cur
rent expenses. IL so, what funds have been
used. and 70 what end has the fund been
applied
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
PLANS TRIP TO NORTH POLE.
Zeppelin Believes New Airship Capa-
BILE Of Accomplishing Feat.

Berlin July Count Zeppelin, not
withstanding he is past seventy years Of
age. hopes 10 conduct the new north pole
expedition and to plant the German flag
al the pole.
It is proposed TO build new airship
especially adapted to arctic work. with a
capacity of 7OSOoO cubic feet, which is
about . per cent larger than the largest
Zeppelin airship yet built. and 10 sail in
It from Cross Bay. where a garage. work
shop. and gas works viii be previously
built
The suggestion has awakened national
enthusiasm. Count Zeppelin has received
a number of congratulations. offers OF
financial support, and applications 10 ac-
company him. Although he hopes TO ac-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
INSPECTOR HARMS DISMISSED.
Department. of Agriculture Refutes
Charges Against Service.

Secretary Wilson made public yester-
day The report Of the committee appoint
ed to investigate the charges made by
Meat Inspector Harms that the Federal
meat inspection al East ST. Louis stock
yards was such that it amounted TO a
farce.
The committee consisted Of DR.. A. D
Melvin. chief Of the Bureau Of Animal
Industry. and George P. NcCabe, solic-
itor Of the department They reported
that there is absolutely no basis OF fact
FOR the charges made by Mr.. Harms.
Secretary Wilson approved the report
and sUmmarily dismissed Harms. He
also dismissed Julius Bischof, an inspec-
tor, and Veterinary Inspector Michael
In brief says the report. 1T is the
opinion of the committee that the charges
made are without foundation in fact and
are untrue. They represent simply the
spite OF dissatisfaction. disgruntled en-
ployes"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
sues for s1n.ooo nnmnrc.

Martin Mclaughlin has entered suit
against the Capital Traction Company 10
recover $4,000 for alleged personal in
jWies. The plaintiff asserts that as he
was boarding a car al Fourteenth and L
streets February 3 last the motorman
carelessly released the brake attachment
and negligenuy caused the brake handle
to swing and strike him on the head He
declares he sustained permanent injury.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
DIED

Thursday, July I. l90e,
al $50 O. n az her residence. S-S south
Washington street. Alexandria, "a.
Mrs. MATILDA McWILLEAMS. n her
elglry-10urIh year
Funeral from st 1fary's Church Mon
day morning, July s. al 9 O'Clock.
SCHLCETER-On Thursday. July J. 1903,
al $40 2. N. az Siblev Hospital, Ar
THUR JEROME. beloved son OF Anne
and the late Julius Schlueter. aged NJ
teen years and one month
Funeral from S. Pauls Episcopal
Church. Twenty-third and I streets
Remains can be viewed at Lees
chapL Pennsylvania avenue
Friday. July .. 1902. az e.S5
a. m. CHARLES A. husband of the
late Margaret Z SteUart aged eighty
eight years and seven months.
Funeral from the residence of his
daughter, Airs William E Reiss. No.
l4l2 Irving stgeet northwest. on Non
day. July 8 AZ 20 a. m InteTment az
Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
Discuss Airship RcguIations.

Berlin, July 2.-France has invited Ger
many 10 attend conference 10 discuss
the regulation of airshlp tranc. aiming az
international arrangements on the lines
Of the present maritime rules. The con-
ference is the outcome Of the difficulties
that have arisen from German balloons
landing in France, where their uncon-
trolled presence is not welcome. while
returning German aeronauts complain
greatly Of the heavy customs duties
French officials impose on them.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
BI.hop Kinsman 10 offlciate.

Instead OF regular services tomorrow
at Mount St. Adams, in the Cathedral
Close. there viii be an open-air patriotic
service. At which Rev. Dr. Frederick
Kinsman. Bishop Of Delaware. viii
deliver an address.
The vested choir Of fifty voices VIII be
supplemented BY a section OF the United
States Marine Band, which, aside from
the music, viii play national airs.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
ART COUNCIL IN MOURNING.
Mock Sorrow May Be Rebuke 10
President Taft.

Two mourning-bordered cards bearing
the signature Of Glenn Brown. secretary
Of the late Council OF Fine Arts which
was created by former President Ro0se-
welt without authority Of law, have been
received by persons in Washington. and
It is understood have been sent TO artists
throughout the country.
These cards. together with the words
they bear. have excited a good deal Of
comment. inasmuch as they are accepted
as q rebuke to President Taft because OF
his action in abolishing the late Council
OF Fine Arts One Of the cards bears
these words: The secretary performs
his last and mOurnful duty in transmit
ting TO you the enclosed card
The inclosed card referred 10 has print
ed on II a copy Of the order Of President
Taft, in which he abolishes the Council
of Fine Arts in accordance with a prOvi-
sion in the sundry civil act Of 1903.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. s - q - mcnth.r -,

[. 6 Der Of Agiculurp. Weather Bureau.
Washington. D. C., July 2 lN9-s = m-
showers are indicated for The Middle Atlantic and
New Ergia-d States the Lover Lake region. and
the Upper Ohio Waller Saturday followed by fair
SUNDAY; in these regions the temperature win oe
considerably lower. Local nins are alec indicated
for the Gulf States and The extreme Southwest
elsewhere the weather In the Western districts viii
be fair The temperature win Pc slmeuhat lower
in the Middle West
Steamers departing Saturday for European ports
VIII have moderate % brisk svarable winds. M
settled weather ard showers 20 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
FEUCHTER'S BODY FOUND.
Railway Clerk Taken from Potomac
River Last Night.

Lying IN twelve feet Of water in the
middle Of the Tidal Basin, the body Of
George W Feuchter, twenty-one years
old, was dragged aboard the Harbor po-
lice boat last night at 7.SO o'clock. about
twenty-fOur hours after he was drowned
while swimming The body was removed
10 the mOrgue. where II will be viewed
this morning by the coroner.
Feuchter was a clerk III the Railway
Nail Service. and roOmed az 101 Second
street northeast. His parents live at l40i
Banks street. Baltimore. F. n. Albaugh.
room mate of the deceased clerk. has
taken charge OF the body until the arrival
in Washington Of relatives
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
Local Tempernture.

Midnight. 80; 2 a. m-. e 4 a. m. e; a. m.
2; a m. IS; 70 a. H.. 81. p noon. S. p. m.
%; D. m. 8; 6 p d.. s. p n. 81; 10 r m. T..
Maximum. Sc minimum. =
Relative humidity-s a. m. s.: 2. n. 81: s
?. m. s..
Rainfall IS m 20 p. M Hours o. srn-
shine, Ill. Per cent Of possible Sunshine. So
Temperature sane date last year-1iaximgni, 90;
minimum. =
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
Additional Clerks Appoipted

In view Of the large amount Of work
that IS being done by the valuation de-
partmcnt OF the District government. the
Commissioners have appointed the follow
ing temporary clerks in the Office Of the
assessor; James P Machen. jr-, Glenn
Ringwalt Morse, and ". J. North.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03

dressing Upon receiving an affirmative
reply he directed the envelope 70 be
opened 70 be certain the contents came
10 the roper person. This was done.
and when the lottery tickets appeared
70 view the arrest followed This ticket
was successfully repeated in FIVE Joints
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
SPECIAL BALLOT BOX.


be installed Offices Department be used bv
subscriptions
certified check aeptabI.
Washington Herald
until midnight out
The
regular
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
MARINE BAND CONCERT.

The White House today a. SIS o'clock.
Marine Band concert. William r. san
telmann. leader
PROGRAMME
March. stars and Stripes Forever sousa
Overture. Calm Sea and Happy voy-
e-t ---r.s-.-s---s n llIl.l lss's1D
Album Leaf af'-.-..................-...W Wagner
Waltz. 'Our Volunteers ........ .Santelmaua
Grand fantasia. "Romea GiuHetta".
--------------- .---------------- lr1tIl1d
Characteristic. MEXICAN Kisses ... Roberts
Wedding procession from "Feumo-s"
.----.----.---------------.- Rubins-ein
The Star Spansled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
SUNDAY CONCERTS FAVORED.
Col. Cosby Congratulated by Resi-
dents for New Idea.

Col. Spencer Cosby. superintendent Of
public buildings and grounds, has received
letters OF congratulatlon from residents
Of Washington complimenting him on the
proposed band concerts 10 be given on
Sunday afternoons I'm the larger parks OF
tho city during the summer.
Although the plans are in a tentative
state. Col. Cosby believes they viii meet
with popular approval Among the reser-
vations that have been suggested as avail
able for the concerts are judiciary. La
1ayette. Geological. and Franklin parks.
President Taft has approved the idea,
and the first concert viii probably he held
Two weeks from tomorrow at Geological
Park by the Engineer Band.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
Nakes Good Flight

When the weight had been hoisted for
the second start, the pulley was taken
down, showing Il was 20 he the last
fight for the day. In this flight eight and
a half laps had been made when the
final glide TO the ground was COM
menced The machine remained in the
air eight minutes and fifty seconds.
Wilbur showed a fash Of temper yes
terday when the broken machine was
being carted back 10 its shed A pho
tOgrapher edged up too close and Wilbur
threw a stick al him, and then jumped
over the ropes 70 put stop 10 the
picture taking lie was angry. that was
clear but the operator OF the picture ma
chine said he was an official photogra-
pher from the War Department That
cooled Wilbur. and he said that the
man could come inside the shed and
take his picture. Shortly afterward he
talked freely about the accident, and
evidently tok the whole affair philO-
sophically and with great good nature.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide IA a. n and s12 n n, 1o.-
tide, 40 a. m and 2.35 p. m
To-morow-High tide, ss2 a n and sIO 2. NJ.
low tide q a. ID. and SO o. n
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washiug11,4. Herald are based upon its
bona fac circuiStion-a circulation IN
Washington larger by thousands than was
ever before attained By any morning
newspaper az the Capital rs books
are ODen-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
Tcmperatures fn other Citie..

Temperatures IN other cities toretber with the
amount Of rainfall for The twelve hours ended Al
? m yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
Condition of the Wnter.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
HarDers Ferry, W. Va July 2-Bo;h rivers are
muddy.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03

complish the feat himself. he recognizes
that his years may prevent him. IA which
case his nephew and other faithful CO.
workers VIII have tle honor.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-03
TAFT ENTERS VETO
Opposes the Plan of Secre-
tary MacYeagh.
TAX ON BUTTERINE AT ISSUE

Representative Tasney Assured by
President that Administration VIII
Not Favor Reduction of Revenue
Tax on OIeO from 10 To 20 Cents
POund-Long Session of Cabinet.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS OFFICERS

The school board at its meeting Tues.
day night reelected the old officers and
raised the salaries of the secretary and
stenographer. The officers are: Prcsi-
dent, John G. Cuman; T.. NJ. Metzgcr
vice president and F.. l.. Birchard, sec
retary. The salary of Secretary Bir,
chard was increased SIS a month to
sis, and that of Miss Edith Allen, the
stenographer, $40 month to $50.
Contrary to the general rule, there
has been an influx of new pupils since
the holidays, and the enrolment is lar.
ger than before Christmas. Heretofore
the number decreased at this period
The increase is partly due to the clos
ing of the Norwegian school for the
winter.
Superintendent d. \. Thornburg
while in the East, inspected several
high school buildings and sets of scien
tific apparatus with view of getting
ideas for the best plans of equipment
for the new high school.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07
COSGR0VE EXPECTS
TO TAKE OATH AT
OLYMPIA JAN. I3
Will Be Inaugurated and Party Will
Remain in Olympia Two Days.

PASO ROBLES, Jan. 5.-Goyernor-
elect Cosgrovc of Washington stated
today he would have no inaugural ad-
dress nor any message to the lcgisla
turc.
He is not now and has not been able
since election to write an address. He
expects to make few remarks at the
time of his Inauguration as governor,
and his party, including his physician,
will leave here in private ear January
10 or II for Olympia, MS the date of the
Inauguration in January A. The plans
are that the party will remain in Olym-
pia only two days, returning to Paso
Roblcs to remain until mild weather
sets in in Washington. Cosgrove's con-
dtion is improving rapidly, but he will
be obliged to take Il long rest and re.
main in n mild climate for some time.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07
GEORGIA PEACH
GROWERS ORGANIZE

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 5.-Efforts be
gun a year ago to form the peach grow
ers of this state into strong organi-
2ation for the promotion of their mp-
tual interests eliminated today in the
election of officers and the completion
of other details in the organization OF
the new Georgia Fruit Exchange. The
membership of the new organization
embraces more than sixty per cent, OF
the fruit growers of Georgia, who ship
over 5000 carloads of peaches annually
to the Northern markets.. Eventually
it is hoped to include practically every
grower in the state in the organization
which will concern itself chiefly in the
matter of securing better rates from the
railroads and more honest treatment
from the commission men.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07
C0NvEN
OF I.S.W.U.
OF A.

The seventh annual convention of the
international Shin&c Weavcrs' Union
of America, which convened at Olympia
Monday, came to close yesterday noon
after one of the most stormy sessions
ever held by that body, it is reported.
As fraud was charged on the canvass
of the returns of the last election, it
was decided to declare the same null
and void and new ticket was placed in
nomination for referendum vote at an
early date.
Marysvilc was chosen as the next
meeting place for the annual conven-
ton.
In consideration of the services ren.
dered by the retiring president, ]. G..
Brown, and Secretary Treasurer Donald
McRac, each were presented with n sill
yer service
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07
TRADES UNIONS
ADVANCE CIVILIZATION

In fan ..,nso nf g., rooo,t sorr,o,, -,
tho r,,s.t.I of = 1,bn ,ho n;.;n,
,.. ,., Il. ,,.
W. = ''' Gnu
'' ''' "'''' Oi'"" ana calied IT ioree
masking .or progress. In part, DR.. Pet
o.- said:
Education is, suppose. above every.
thin. NJ. the oroat loyoIa, and notb.
In. has been moro effective j, rho IA
ycIopm,nt If rcpuhIicor institutions IN
mi, country than an, svstan of n,h
~. school, FJp.,tioo b,. hoo, ,,,;s
takcuN conceived To 5o froining of
2ac mind only. and there has crown mn
am idea in thi, country that work with
the head +, sunarior to ,rnrl with III,
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07
ADVOCATES THE ADOPTION BIG
OF A UNIVERSAL BA
LABEL

can Federation of Labor are opposed
to it, yet we all recognize that if union
men are to make the fight for better
conditions and lie supinely on their
back, while non-mion labor receives
the -poil-, then tuc non unoni,ts, like
huge lccrh, like u human vampire,
would lac ot,'king the life blood from
the arteries of union men, efforts
Were labor to permit the unemployed
men OF our country to mdcrbid their
wage and thereby take away their oc-
'upation the selling of work to the low
est bidder would soon follow. Hungry
men would be pittcd against hungry
men in shameful competition that
would reduce all Labor. skilled or un-
skilled, to condition bordering onto
slavery.
A strike is not always the proper ad
iuster 1t is frequently a great ,mdoer.
Labor build, up lofty structure and
when it is complctrd the strike de
stroyS it. Labor nvcnts a unique and
great device for protection. The strike
'''NN o"' '"' ''''''''' anu "i'o"' '"'
non. monist to capture its invention
The inadvi-abiIity of resortng toI
strikes is well illustrated by the mar
'''Nr oi ''' o'' ' er'n'h' farmer VINO
." ''''' % ,'o'N '' ''''I among rne"'
was oi o'0 o'''N ram ""ien 'he FARMER
p 'N'" io' ''S"'''9 ""u loH"i'E' o'ie
u"S corporation decided 10 ou'ld a
r"iI'"'u through the lafiher ground
''u ""'" 'h' r"aa was competed an
engine maze 'riaI Trip AS th' steam
"'' N' ,',,' numbering uo"h '"e ROAD
Tue ""' pI''N ram stood III inc mido'e
Oh pne r'll' ana d'll'd the engine Inc
next oaE the i'rm'E on making an IN
'Per'''n "l 'h' r"a"' came across a rev
'l''"N "' PACK PACK W''' NihS mere ana
,''''' ''''' I,'N'!2 up one "i 'he patches
ne 'l'"'u"I''|'d '"' departed III thl'
wise; Dear "'o ram ! admire your
PI'''K' nut damn your judgment
Experience proves lh"t II Is lar bet
Ter 10 pr'eeh' a STRIKE or a reduction
oi wages lhah to roctltN IT after 1t mas
occurred NO resumption OF work or
l"'ure increase oil salary ever makes up
Tor loss sustained IN the past \ clog
m any OF ra' Wheels Whlch stop manu- .
featuring on production causes 'tagna-
'lon ana disaster
Since the recent activity OF the In /
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07
BIG CHARITY
BALL FOR
ITALY

tn" grand bah to b. givcn Monday
night, January Ilth, in Coliseum Rink.
promise, to be one OF the largest af
fairs of it. kind ever held in the city
The committee in charge is doing
everything possible to make this ball
a grand success financially.
It is expected that the grand march
will be led by Mayor Jones, and Chief
Marshall will be asked to take tickets
at the door Other city officials will
assist in like manner
The Coliseum Rink including light
and heat, has been generously donated
by Mr.. Roberts & Co., VINO hold long
lease on the building. This is grand
start for the committee and very
generous act ON the part of the man
agcmcnt.
The committee composed of Mayor
Jones. Oscar lie Gros. +. b. McGill, and
Miss Mary Glncberg as secretary treas
uror. report excellent progress and
good sale of tickets
The price of tickets is $lOO which Is
within the reach of one and all Let
everyone buy a ticket and help swell
the local contribution for the relief of
unknown thousands OF hungry, naked
and sick survivors of the terrible earth
quake and tidal wave honor in Italy
and Sicily. Following is list of con
tribution, made at banks:
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-01-07

Don't fail to attend the Charity
Ball at Coliseum Rink Monday
night, Jan. II, 1909.