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The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
POLITICS IS DENIED.
Central Labor Union Discuss an In
reliable Statement.


Al unusually spirited discussion took
place last night az a meeting OF the Cen
tral Labor Union IN Typographical Ten
pie, following a newspaper article IN the
afternoon 70 the effec. hat politics in the
Government Printing Office had prompted
Frank Kidd. President Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union. 70 deny sam De Ned
rev. secretary OF the central body. re-
appointment as a delegate. and was re-
sponsible for an effort 10 elect Harry
Templar. president Of the central union,
IN place OF John Lorch-
Templar denied sl knowledge % such
a state OF affairs Is member OF Co
lumbia typographical Union. he resented
an Interpretation he had reason 10 believe
some OF the delegates had given 20 the
situation, namely. that the typographical
union had changed its tune with the ad-
ministration in the White House; that Z
had turned Pro-Taft. anti-Bryan. and.
therefore. anc-Gompers. and was plotting
the downfall OF LOrch and De Nedrey for
their allegiance 70 the president OF che
A. F. OF L. He disclaimed his subst.tu-
tion for De Nedrey as a delegate 10 the
central body was TIE first move IN such
a plan. and announced later. privately.
that he was not a candidate for the presi-
dency Of the Central Labor Union.
An eloquent speech was made by sam
De Nedrey. in which he said he had
planned 20 sing his swan song a week
later. but was prompted by the turn OF
events 70 deliver Il at once. He declared
his hand was raised against no man IN
the central body or the afhliated unions
for his discontinuance as a delegate; that
the right OF appointment was given by
the constitution 10 President Kidd, OF the
typographical union IN once or out ors
f. he asserted. he would always dght
for unionism-
A resolution vas passed pledging sup
port 70 Cigarmakers' Union. No 10. II
furtheTing the sale OF union-made cigars
IN Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
THE LYCEUM.
The Theise Stock Company.


Despite the warm weather. a large au-
dience enjoyed the performance OF the
Theise Stock Company at the New Ly-
ceum Theater yesterday afternoon and
evening. A number OF electric fans have
been installed that add greatly 10 the
comfort Of the patrons
The show this week IS up TO the stand
ard in every particular. and the favorites
are all cast in congenial roles. Ted Burns.
the robust disciple OF Momus. caused
laughter from his entrance until his exit
Anna Deck made a decided hit with her
Balloon Song while Virginia Ware. al
though not playing a very important
role, was very pleasing. The show would
be greatly improved II this clever young
woman were given a better opportunity.
Two Washington boys who have been
rapidly forging ahead in the company
are Cooper and Zeigler. and this week
they more than come Up TO expectations.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
THE NATIONAL.
The ABorn Opera Company II
"FIOrOdOra.v

"F1OrOdOra."
When Owen Hall and Leslie Stuart
composed ''Florodora' they reached the
very apex Of excellence in musical
comedy. They supplied II with well-told
story. many witty lines. a certain atmos-
pherie charm. and a musical score whose
captivating melodies held theatergoers
In thran for many months. The fame Of
-'Florodora" Is usually most closely as
sociated with SIS sextet. and the Tell
Ne, Pretty Maiden" song; though as a
matter Of matter that is but one OF
numerous attractions.
The AbOrn Opera Company's production
Of this play last night at the National
was in every respect an agreeable sue
cess The players pat into their work an
abundance Of life. the songs and the
dances went on smoothly. and the comedy
carried well over the footughts.
Though not in the leading part. Miss
Gertrude Wilmington. as Lady Hollywood.
really scored the Individual hit Of the
evening. She has the real musical
comedy instinct and dash. and IN when
Leave Town and Tact demonstrated
marked aptitude for the effective rem
dering OF topical songs Miss Wellington
likewise danced gracefully. and spoke the
cynically humorous lines OF her part with
an evident keen appreciation Of their
meaning.
Blanche Morrison played Dolores and
was well received. doing her best work IN
the song, The Girl OF the Philippine
Islands" Forrest HUH as Frank Aber-
coed was excellent and was enthusias-
tcally applauded for his singing OF The
Shade OF the Paim.' as well as for his
rendition OF Harold Mays song. Dreams
Of You" Comedy. with a touch Of spon-
taneity. was furnished by Philip H
Ryley as Anthony Tweedlepunch. and
Halden Wostyn made a prosperous-look-
ing American millionaire and Willard
Curtis typical British army officer, who
took life as Il came and refused 10 worry
A Teli-appearing and well-trained dOu-
bic sextet. among whom Miss Almyra
Sessions. OF this city. was conspicuous
took care OF the Pretty Maiden" song
In good style. and the one hit OF the
evening which may be said 10 have
brought down the house was the song
and dance I'VE Get ID at A. NJ" By
Miss Grace Waldo and Mace BonviIe.
The production is handsomely staged
and the cOstuming effective.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Mad Dog Mt Large.

Mad dog. Mad dog! Mad dog" was
the startling cry that rang out In the
basement or the Municipal Building
yesterday afternoon as a large collie
foaming at the mouth. tongue hanging
out. dashed through the corridor headed
for the Thirteen street
entrance The alarm brought every
emplOye on the ground floor into ac-
tion. and caused CONSERVATION among
the people Capt. John J. Strain kicked
the animal and kept the dog from at
tacking the people in the corridor. The
incident lasted only minute. but in
that brief period furnished enough ex-
element 20 last a month. The collie
escaped through a window.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
TAFT DEFIES HEAT.
Played Golf ut Chevy Chase with
vice President sherman.

Vice President sherman.
President Taft played golf at Chevy
Chase yesterday. although the weather
was the warmest that has visited Wash
ington this summer.
The Presidents companions on the links
were Vice President Sherman. Senator
Jonathan Bourne. and Gen. Clarence r.
Edwards.
Frank L. Frezone. editor of the italian
Evening Bulletin. of New York, the prin-
eipal Italian Republican paper Of the EN-
pire State. was a caller on the President.
Mr.. Frezone said after his Interview
with Mr. Taft that he was anxious TO
have the administration recognize the
Italians in the distribution OF offices.
They are a big factor in New York poll
ties said Mr. Frezone, but they have
received no recognition from this or any
other administration. II seems remark
able that such a state Of affairs should
exist; but II does.
I'VE are a half million strong in New
York, and It is time something was done
for US"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Prof wilbur VIII speak.

Prof William Wilbur. OF George Wash
i1gton University. viii be the speaker to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock az the
quarterly meeting Of the home depart
ment OF the Mount Pleasant Congrega-
tional Church. This Is the last meeting
OF the department until late in the fail.
and business OF Importance VIII be trans
acted A musical programme has been
arranged. and short talks will be made
by women members
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
ALLEGED LOTTERY
AGENT ARRESTED
Morris Schnitzer, OfThis City,
Found in Baltimore.
POLICE RAID HIS ROOMS HERE
EEgEX
Claim to Have Seized n Large Num-
ber of Lottery Tickets and Names
of Persons known in Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York Business Circles.

The arrest OF Morris Schnitzer. or
schlitzer, by the Baltimore police yester-
day. charged with representing a gigantic
lottery. operating in this and foreign
countries, involves a number Of business
men Of Washington, Baltimore. and other
cities.
It is alleged they played the lottery
through Schnitzer. whom tho police be-
Heve is general agent OF the concern in
this country.
Schnitzer is a resident Of Washington.
and has rooms at 1903 Sixth street south
west. Central Office Detective O'Brien.
acting Snder orders from Inspector
BOardman. raided Schnitzer's rooms last
night The detective claims to have dis
covered a large number OF lottery tickets
issued by a Hungarian company. In
Schnitzer's rooms were found and seized
several hundred alleged lottery tickets.
and a long list of names Of persons well
known in this city. Baltimore. Philadel-
phia. and New York
saloon Keeper Complained.
The arrest Of Schnitzer, who is an Aus
trian. was brought about by informal ation
fled by Michael Dewart. proprietor OF
q Baltimore salocn. Dewart had com
planned to the police that Schnitzer had
attempted 20 sell lottery tickets in the
vicinity Of his place of business. The
Baltimore police kept a lookout for
SchnitZer. with the result that he was
arrested and charged with having in his
possession lottery tickets Of a Hungarian
company, which he Is alleged to have
attempted to sell.
When taken into court he declined 10
make a statement. and the preliminary
hearing was postponed. The Washing
ton detectives We're notified. and the raid
upon his rooms followed. with the dis
covery OF the lottery tickets and the list
Of names.
The names, opposite which appears a
set Of numbers. presumably the numbers
Of lottery tickets, were turned IN at de-
tective headquarters. They form a bulky
package
VIII BE Investigated.
Inspector Boardman said last night the
discovery OF the lottery tickets and the
list OF names will be further investigated
and some Of the persons interviewed. with
a view Of learning more Of the operations
of Schnitzer in this city.
Schnitzer has been a resident OF Wash
iEgtOn for years. He was employed in
printing shop At 1898 Seventh street north
west He IS said 10 have at one time
represented the East River View Land
Company.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
House Trouble Ended.

The contest for the possession Of the
house at 1913 L street northwest between
Mrs. Nary Templeton Fields and the
Misses Overton has been settled By
peace pact. Mrs. Fields told the cor
poration counsel yesterday in the Police
Court there had been too much racket
about the affair. and that she thought she
would drop the case.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
BIDS sor Erection of suh.tntion.

Proposals for the erection Ok a sub
station and stable for the police depart
ment, to be erected at the southwest cor
ner Of Nicholas avenue and Chicago
street, Anacostia. We're opened in the
Office OF the Engineer Commissioner yes
terday, four contractors fling proposals
James NJ. Dunn was the lowest bidder. at
S6,3e5. The other bidders were Allen T
Hourison. $17.5s0: John II. Gibbons, SlS.2c9
and Burgess & Parsons, S16.779.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Dr. Evan. to Make Tour.

Dr. Wilson Bruce Evans. principal OF
the Armstrong Manual Training School,
leaves Washington this afternoon 70 be-
come one Of the party conducted by Dr.
Booker T. Washington through Southern
Virginia. on the railroad recently con-
structed by the late II. II. Rogers, for
the purpose Of developing an educational
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Board Fines Policeman.

The police board has fined Patrolman
c. c. Coombs. Of the Fifth precinct, $50
for intoxication and conduct unbecoming
an officer. The charge was made by Miss
Ellen D. Barrier. principal Of the Lang
ston Public School.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
stricken by the Heat.

Frank Bowlini. Italian. twenty years
old. residing at Is ShOtts alley northeast
was overcome by heat yesterday after
noon at 2:43 o'clock in front OF his home
He was taken TO Casualty Hospital Late
last night II was stated he would recover
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Asked 70 Arrest Girl

The police have been asked 10 arrest
Madeline Jane Brady. a white girl, four
teen years old. missing from $50 Tenth
street northwest and thought 10 have
been kidnapped or run away with a man
calling himself Russell.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Atlanta boz to Re SOM Home

George H. Taylor. a boy from Atlanta.
Ga. was before Judge Kimball yesterday
charged with vagrancy. He was turned
over 10 Agent Massie. Of the Prison Re-
lief Society, and viii be sent home.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22

Thieves entered a shed in the rear Of
Harry F. Seaman's residence, Sixth and
streets northwest. early yesterday
morning and carried of bicycle lamps
pedals. and a rear wheel.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
RicrcIe Rider Ritten

Charles Bontzi. eighteen years old. Of
sli Eleventh street northeast. was bitten
on the leg by 2 dog yesterday while rid
ing a bicycle.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22

.agement thereby secure at least one other
play as interesting and worth while as
The Son Of His Father" the mission
OF the undertaking viii be fulfilled.
WILLIAM OSBORN
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Tide Tnhre

Today-High tide. u:l9 a. N. and uS2 D m.
Low tide. 53l p. N. and 6 p. n.
TOm0ToW-Iiigh tide. l257 a. II. Low tide s.n
D. H. and 6; rs p N.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
WASHINGTON WELCOMED.
whites Join CoIored People in PraIs-
ing Negro Educator.

Suffolk Va. June 2I.-Never before has
Suffolk offered such homage to a man OF
the colored race as this afternoon was
laid at the shrine Of Booker T. Wash
ington. a line Of auto cars rendered by
some business men met him at the sta
tion. and seated by Mayor Norfe2t. he
rode in the band-heralded procession
through the principal streets. In an
other car were Col McCleary. DR.. Camp
ben, and y. r. withers. the special coun-
ell committee on entertainment.
After luncheon served In Samaritan
Hall by leading colored citizens. Or.
Washington addressed an audience of
5000 IN a grove at the head Of Main
street
Mayor Norfeet served as master OF
ceremonies, Rev. Joseph B. Dunn, rector
OF St PauTs. made an address OF well
come. and the speaker was introduced
by Dr. ". ". Staley. Colored orators
were sandwiched between the white on
the programme
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22

Norfolk. Va. June 21-BOoker T. Wash
ington arrived here this afternoon. He
delivered a lecture at the CRANKY The
ater and addressed a meeting at White
City, a resort at Pine Beach. at about 10
p. m. Following the speech-making. he
was rendered a banquet by the colored
board Of trade at the White City Pavilion.
DR.. Washington held an Informal recep-
ton at the Colored Y NJ c. A. in
Queen street. Immediately after his ar
rival in the city.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
CondItion Of fbe water

Special to The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. W. Va. June 1-Both rivers
muddy
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Local Temnerntnr.

Mionlgat' IS; : a. m, 2; a. m. 20: a. m.
20; a. m, .; 10 a. m, So; q noon. SCI. n
90; ?. M, 81; p. m, %; p. m, 81; 10 2. M
g Maximum. g. minimum, 6s6
Relative h1midity-S a. m. Y: D. n. a.. N
n o. Rainfall b p. n TO p m.). O. Hours
Of Sunshine. 3. Percent Of possible sunshine a
Temperature same date last year-Alaxialuna. 20.
minimum 70 ~
The Washington herald., 1909-06-22
Temperatures i'm Other cite.
Rain.

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount Of niufsn, for the twelve hours ended at J
=. n. yesterday. are as follows:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-06-25
SUIT FILED AT NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 24.-The
Columbia Water & Light Company, OF
Columbia, was made the defendant
in bill in equity fled in the Federal
Court Wednesday by the Morton
Trust Company, trustee, of New York.
In the bill the complainant petitions
the court to declare the payment OF
$105, 900 of bonds with interest now
due, and in the event of the refusal
of the defendant to make the pay
ment, the company prays for fore
closure of its bond mortgage, the APP
pointment of a receiver and the sale
of the defendants properties. In the
petition it is alleged that the Column
bia Light & Power Company has de-
faulted in the payment of interest and
the required per cent. to sinking fund
for several years. The bill was filed
by W. s. Fleming and T. NJ. Steger
as attorneys for the compliments and
Winthrop & Stinson, Of counsel. 1t
was sworn to by Charles E. Bigelow,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-06-25
Stockholders Notice

Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing of the Stockholders o. the Maury
National Bank will be held at the
banking house of said bank in the city
of Columbia, on Thursday, the 22nd
day of July, 1909 at 10 o'clock a. M,
for the purpose of determining upon
an application to the Comptroller Of
the Currency for the United States,
for an increase of the capital stock Of
said Bank, to an amount not to exceed
5000, 10000, and to amend the articles
of association and bylaws Of said
Bank, in order that the number OF
Directors may be increased, so as to
provide for not less than nine, nor
more than twenty-five Directors, and
to increase the number Of officers of
said Bank, and to elect such addition
al Directors as may be determined
upon at said meeting, and for the
of such further business
as may lawfully come before said
All Stockholders are requested to
attend.
This, June 22nd, 1909.
G. A. PARKER, Cashier.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-06-25
TWO BILLS lSslNG RECEIVER
FILED AGf t1T LIGHT COMPANY
ALLEGED THAT CORPORATION is INsoLvENT
AND UNABLE TO SATISFY ITS
CREDITORS
seELow MADE PARTY suIT-LocAL COMPLAINTS AVER
THAT STOCK ISSUE WAS IMPROPER AND EXCESSIVE
ASK PROPERTY

who stated that he was the holder Of
a number of the bonds.
In the petition the complainant re-
cites that the Columbia Water q
Light Company issued bonds to the
amount of $125,O0O on July /. 1896,
giving to the Morton Trust Company,
as trustees, a mortgage to secure the
payment of the bonds The interest
on the bonds, which mature twenty
years from date. was to be paid semi
annually. The compliments also al.
lege that the terms of the mortgage
also required that, beginning July 1,
1901, the company was to pay to them
as trustee on July l OF each year q
sum equal to one-third Of the net
earnings, If so much was required to
be equal to l per cent. of the amount
of the bonds outstanding, as a sinking
fund to meet the payment of the
bonds when they fell due. 1t was
also stated that the mortgage provid-
ed that at the option of 81 per cent
of the holders of the bonds, in the
event that the company defaulted in
the payment of the interest or the
regular amounts to the sinking fund,
the complainant could be instructed
to institute proceedings against the
defendant or take possession of the
assets.
The complainant also recited that
the defendant has defaulted in pay
ment of both interest and sinking
fund, and that they have been direct
ed by a holder of seventy of the
bonds, amounting to $4,000, to insti-
Lute proceedings. 1t was alleged that
payment had been demanded and had
oeen refused There is now outstand-
ng 100000 of the bonds, it was
stated. The only sums which 1t is
claimed the Columbia Water & Light
Company had paid in the way of in
crest or to the sinking fund were
$500 on March II, 1909, and $195.2S
IN April "a, 1909.
The claim was also made that there
we're due large sums for wages. sup
,lies and current expenses which the
eefndant was unable to pay. 1t was
lso alleged that the mortgaged prop
rty was insufficient security for the
ayment of the bonds. AS further
eason for the petition for fore
losure, it was claimed that judg-
nent for $4,000 had recently been
ntered against the defendant for
Dating Indebtedness.
In the prayer of the petition the
curt was asked to declare the bond
a lien on all of the assets
f the company; that the defendant
e decreed to pay the amount of the
bonds and arrears, and,
i the event of a refusal to appoint
receiver and hold sale Of the
roperty of the company to satisfy the
fees and expenses.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-06-25

Messrs. Will English, of Nash
vile, Algie Thompson, of Mt. Pleas
ant, and Dr. James Jones and Chas,
Gates of Columbia
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party went to the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. Virginia Akin,
where a reception was given. The
color scheme of pink and white was
carried out in the decorations and the
ices which were in the shape of a
heart, shared in the scheme. Mrs.
Henderson Akin served frappe, from
a beautifully appointed corner on the
large veranda.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-06-25
SOCIETY.
Continued from Seventh Page.)

parlor, where the receiving party
stood, was most effectively decorated
with pink peas and gladiolii and smi-
lax. The personnel of the receiving
party included the entire bridal party
and Mrs. and Mrs. Padgett and Mr..
and Mrs. John Gartner, parents Of
the groom. Mrs. Padgett was CO.'S
tuned in a handsome white lace over
silk, and Mrs. Gartner was gowned in
a becoming creation of black and
white embroidered NULL
In the library, where fruit frappe
was dispensed by Mrs. Ernest Farrell,
an artistic decorative effect was
achieved with myriads of nasturtiums
in shades of yellow.
The dining room was exceptionally
lovely, being ornamented with pink
hygrangeas and asparagus fern, which
were banked on mantel, sideboard and
china press. The picture table was
covered with handsome Mexican
drawn work cloth over green, having
for its floral center piece a large
plaque of hydrangeas and ferns. Sill
yer candlesticks burned white tapers
and crystal dishes held pretty bon
bons in the form of wedding bells
and slippers, carrying out the bridal
colors From either side of the table
ices and cakes were served by Mes
danes Joe Brownlow and F. F. Ev-
erett, who were assisted by Misses
Marie Brownlow, Annie Louise Latta,
Mary Cooper Boyd, Verna Shelley
and Mrs. Porter Erwin. The wedding
cake in individual shapes of roses
and ornamented with tiny cupids, con-
tanned the mystic symbols, which |
we're disclosed to the eager seekers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gartner were the re-
,ipients of many handsome presents,
which were arranged in the prettily |
decorated living room, and which at
ested to the popularity of the young |
couple. noticeable among them being
chest of silver given by Mr.. Pad
,ett and a handsome davenport, the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-06-25
Thompson.AkIn.

The Methodist church at Hampshire
never looked more beautiful than it
did on the evening of Wednesday,
June 10th, in its decorations for the
marriage of Miss Eta Akin Of Hamp-
shire to Mr.. Arthur Thompson, of Mt.
Pleasant. Many hundred candles
shed a soft radiance over the scene.
A post nuptial musical program was
beautifully rendered by Miss Rather
inc Williams on the organ and Mrs
Bell Mcclure of Lynnville, gave a
number of vocal solos. The wedding
march was rendered by Miss Williams
The bride entered with her brother,
Henderson Akin, and was handsomely
gowned in a creation of white, with
veil to match and carried brides
roses. The groom entered down the
opposite aisle with his best man, Roy
Thompson, and they were met at the
altar by Rev. G. R. Wade, who said
the marriage ceremony. The bride
and groom were preceded to the altar
by the maid of honor brides maids
and groomsmen. Miss Mary Brooks,
the maid of honor, was costumed in a
gown of pink and carried pink carna-
tons. The brides maids, Miss Elsie
of Nashville; Misses Aileen
Thompson and Agnes Kindle, of Mt
Pleasant, and Miss George Mcbride,
of Cross Bridges, we're handsomely
gowned in white and carried pink
sweet peas with hairwreaths of the
sweet peas. The groomsmen were
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-06-25
THE SICK.

Miss Sallie Looney, who has been
quite sick, is improving rapidly.
Miss Annie Evans, who has been at
Dr. Pillows Infirmary, has recovered
sufficiently to return to her home.
N. B. Sheppard, who has been quite
sick, is improving.
Prof. J. w. Journey, of the city
schools, was operated on Thursday
at Dr. Pillows infirmary for ap-
pendicitis by Drs. Pillow and Forgey.
The operation was successful.