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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-01-15

TEN for its accomplishment has no
peers anywhere in the world.
The reason is because America
now has permanent census bureau,
one which is always making prepara.
tions for the next decades count.
The country's solons will go down
into the public treasury this winter
for $14,000,000 for the 1910 census
and of that sum, $1,500,000 IS for
maintainence of permanent bu-
reau.
Speaking in smaller figures, it
costs the United States government
II cents for counting each and every
man, woman, boy and girl once in
ten years. 1t costs just as much to
count John d. Rockefeller as it does
the lone immigrant from Norway
who arrives at New York with $23
as nucleus for his prospective for
tune.
1t is estim ated that the population
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
PLANS SYSTEM OF NURSES.
Commissioners VIII Make Strong
Anneai TO Congress.


A strong effort will be made at the next
session OF Congress 10 establish a system
Of public school nurses in the District OF
Columbia.
In connection with the medical inspec-
ton Of schools in other cities. school
nurses have been found Of imperative
necessity. Realizing this fact. the Dis
trict Commissioners last session asked
Congress for an appropriation for two
school nurses for the city of Washing
ton. Their request was deferred.
4 Because Congress deferred action. -
said Commissioner Macfarland yesterday.
the health officer. the board of educa-
tion, and the Instructive Visiting Nurse
Society. with the approval Of the Com
missioners and at its own expense, under
took 70 furnish the services OF a trained
nurse for three months, to work under
the medical inspectors and demonstrate
the value OF the nurses cooperation and
assistance.
The nurse began her work January s
and ended II April g. In that time she
visited twelve schools in the southwest
and northwest districts OF the city. Tn
der her immediate observation came 3f75
children, 30 being referred TO the medical
inspectors. There were 40 visits made
to the children in their homes OF those
examined 30 cases were sent TO dispen-
saries. IS to family physicians. and Is 10
dentists
From the results accomplished in
Washington in so short a period. II is 70
be hoped that Congress may recognize
the Importance Of this school nursing and
furnish the funds necessary TO carry on
this educa;ive and progressive work"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
COMMENCEMENT WEEK BEGINS
senior Class Of National Training
school Opens Festivities.

The programme Of commencement week
Of the graduating class Of the National
Training School for missionaries and dea-
conesses. including the Sibley Memorial
Hospital, consisted OF kindergarten ex-
ercises Yesterday afternoon and the Sc
nior class entertainment last night
In the afternoon an exhibition was
given by the children Of the kindergarten
class. and an address vas made by Miss
Margaret NJ Mcmillan, president Of the
teachers class. on the Value OF kinder
garten instruction. The exercises were
under the charge Of Miss Louise NJ
Bright, principal
The chapel and parloTs were filed with
80 guests last evening al the entertain
Hent given by the members Of the senior
class Their rectatiOus. songs. and class
yeiis were all in n humorous vein A
Comical class history was read. and
through their last win and testament the
graduating class left many pleasures and
cares to the juniors and members Of the
faculty The entertainment closed with
an original class song
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
LOCAL MAN FAVORED.
Committee on Architect Said TO Op-
pose Outsiders

It was stated on good authority last
evening that the report Of the advisory
committee on the appointment Of a mu-
nicipai architect. which was given to the
Er Ei1 eer Commissioner yesterday after
noon, assures the selection Of a local
man for the position
IRE committee. Of which James Knox
Taylor. supervising architect OF the
Treasury. IS chairman. has merely ad-
visory powers. and a decision in the mat
ter ultimately rests with Maj. Judson.
The latter Iefta the city without reading
the report. on account OF MS engagement
70 inspect jails at Mansfield, Ohio; In
1ianapcfs. and Chicago. and stated it
would not be made public before his re-
turn. which will be Saturday.
The only two local candidates are
Building Inspector SnOwden Ashford and
Appleton P Clark jr- It is said that
some members CT the committee favored
the latter as municipal architect. but the
building inspector also has many friends
who advocate his appointment.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
FOXWELL WARRANT ISSUED.
Prisoner Probably VIII BE Taken TO
Boston Tonight.

Capt. Charles L. Foxxeli probably viii
leave Washington tonight in charge Of
Inspector Harris. OF the Boston police
department. for the Hub City. where he
viii face charges Of obtaining secs by
fraudulent means from the Growler Cop
per Company.
A telegram was received at police head
quarters last night telling Of the issuance
Of requisiton papers by Gov. Draper and
Of the start Of the Boston police Official
Capt FOXweH preserved his ar Of mys-
terry and silence yesterday, and although
put through what Is known as the third
degree. he never failed TO smilingly an
swer Il do not know what you gentlemen
are talking about"
The prisoner was visited several tines
by his attractive wife. but she maintained
an air of secrecy. which her husband so
steadfastly preserves She would answer
no questions put by either newspaper or
police officials
Capt. FoxweIl vas taken TO headquar-
ters yesterday morning and measured by
the Bertilion system and photographed
Tor the rogues gallery. He was then
taken into the private Office OF Capt
Boardman. chief OF detectives. where he
was questioned by the chief and by De-
tectives Hewlett and Pratt, OF the Cen
trsl Office. who made the arrest.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
PLATT ATTACKED IN SUIT.
Request Made for Receiver Of ths
Tnited statet Express Companv.

New York, May 17-Through Al srgu-
ment before Supreme Court Justice Guy
today on a motion TO show cause why a.
peremptory writ Of msndamus should not
be issued permitting John L. Dudley. a.
stockholder Of the United States Express.
Company. 10 examine the books and rec.
ords o. the company. IL became knows
that a suit asking for the appointment of
a receiver for the company had been be-
gun IN this county
O'Brien. Boardnan. Platt & L{ttieton.
counsel for the express company. asked
for an adjournment OF the hearing, and
Justice Guy put It OF till Thursday.
The Dudley suit. which IS brought.
against Thomas c PIatt both individuality
and ss president OF the express company,
also names all the officers. including L
G Weir. president OF the Adams Express
Company and James c. Farmer. prest-
dent Of the WeIls-Fargo Company. which
are declared TO be powerful rivals and
competitors Of the United states Express.
Company"
The complaint declares-thst Thomas G
Platt is an old man in bad health and
entirely unable through weakness to per-
form the duties OF his Office so that his
services are OF practically no value.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
c. :. Drpt q Asrirslturr. weather Bura


Washington. Nn-day May l.. I9oLS p n
Fair weather c0ntinues N the Mississippi VALLEY
ard ths districts east thsTeof. EXCEPT New Enzlaud
ard The Gulf States. where the weather remains
unsettled. with local rzjns The Western storm
over Kansas and Oklahoma Monday nigh Ths rzm
srea attending tins disturbance has advanced frum
the Rocky Mountain region &c the Missouri Vslley
agd loral areas 4 rsins are again reported from
the North Pacific States and the Northern Rocsy
Mo7rtsin rtEion.
The temperature has fallen somewhat IN the At
laDtic States north Of Virginia AMI in che Rocky
Mountain region. In the Mississippi ard Nissr1n
vsllevs-the weathcr y warner
JoCal rains are indicated for Tuesday and ROO
ably Wednesday in the Gulf States. the TrTsT Mis-
sissippi and Missouri valleys. and the UrTer lake
reSio1- elSezhr-e in the Western districts the
weather uiu he generally far without any decided
change IN Temperature In the Eastern States tho
weather VII b. generally far. with modrats TEN
TeratrTe F1esisy ard WEDNESDAY oxcert that
showers sre indicated fcr NeE Eu-iand Tnasfsv.
TIE weather VIII b partly cloudy Tuesday and
Wednesday IN the Guif ard South Atlantic States
with local rsins in these regions
The winds along the Atlantic ooast VIII b hight
70 moderate variable. the East Suf coast light
Tariahle CT the West Gulf ooast IiEht 70 HoIe7ata
westerly. the Lover Lakes light ~ moderate
ro11hwesteEiy. on the Upper lakes light 70 moder-
are Tarishle beccming brisk easterly on Michigan
and Supcri1r-
Steamers dCUsr1ing Tuesday for European po-+s
VIII have lCt 70 moderate variable winds and usriy
cloudy weather 20 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
STUBBORN BLAZE
THREATENS CITY
Continued from Page one.

Of negro tenements in the rear. in Armory
place. The residence OF Mr. Tviegand. in
Maryland avenue. also was invaded BY
the FIRE and the wife and family OF
the mill owner we're forced 10 run for
their lives.
Goods Hurled from Windows.
As the flames reached cut for new ma
terial 20 quench its fury. and enveloped
the buildings in Four-and-a-haf street
and in the alley in the rear on the north
side OF Maryland avenue, those living in
the threatened houses began throwing
household furnishings from the windows.
Although the residents OF the houses
we're assured they had plenty OF tine
and were in TO danger, the housf I'D
goods continued to shower on the -sre-
ments.
one Of the most amusing sights at the
hre was an Italian carrying a heavy
cast-iron range from his home TO the
sidewalk, that it might not be devoured
by the flames He labOred with and
protected his range as II IL we're the
most perishable object. When the streams
OF water were turned in his direction he
covered his precious burden with his
coat.
An hour after the FIRE was discovered
the streets adjacent were piled high with
| household goods. Mothers and wailirg z
children filed the streets. bemoaning the
supposed loss OF their homes. and fathers
went about wringing their hands. and IN
foreign language bemoaning the fate
that destroyed CT injured their homes
and places Of busines-for the greater
part Of the tenants in the buildings ad-
joining the FIRE were Italians and Slavs.
The row OF houses in Armory place, in
the rear of the burned mill. are occupied
I by negroes. and when the flames Ieaped
the narrow space intervening. the people
made wild dash for the open air. carry
| ing household goods with them. The
roofs Of the houses zere damaged. but
the contents Of the tenements were in
! juTed only BY water
Loss Placed at 1900.
Mr. wiegand estimated the loss on his
mill at 5000 The loss on his Office. ad-
/ joining the mill. was estimated at 5000.
/ The loss to buildings on Four-and-a-half
street. owned by Mr. Wiegand. was esti-
mated al $1,000; on his residence. in
{ 1laFs ld0u avenue e1-Ht'. dEu on neEEt
dwellings in the alley. s4,oo0 A horse
hitched in the rear Of the mill was
burned 10 death. He was valued az 500
The Wiegsnd mill was at 40 Maryland
avenue. The Wiegand home. AZ 4s5 Mary
land avenue. was damaged by FIRE and
water. Much Of the furniture was badly
injured by water and heat
The houses Of George Rue and John
King. az 4s7 and 4ss Maryland avenue,
we're injured by water The buildings in
Four-and-s-haf street owned by Mr.
Wiegand were occupied as follows 1l5.
/ H J. Giclas. sheet metal worker, entire
building. no damage, rs r II. Jones.
/ barber shop. loss about 500; H. Samuel
/ Madeoy, 80: 11s. owned and occupied by
! Ellis George. loss about S4o0, 121, sam
( Wah, Chinese laundry, loss about so: I22,
John Chronis, lunchroom, damage so: I25.
( Charles Kogok Bros. fruit dealers. loss
about 500. John a. Saliba and Defu5
/ Vryo. at I25 Four-and-a-half street. esti-
mate their joint loss at s3a
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
GONZALES MEETS MR.. TAFT.
Believes NicarHEuan Trouble viii
Be AmicabIy Adjusted.

Pedro Gonzales. minister pienipotentiary
on 4 special mission from the govern
ment Of Nicaragua 10 the United states.
said when he was presented to President
Taft yesterday that in his judgment the
pending difficulties between the two
countries are not of such nature as m
interrupt the cordial relations that have
existed for so lcng
In his reply 20 the minister's remarks
the President expressed clearly his desire
that the so-called Emery claim be set
tied
After he had been presented the min
ister vent 20 the State Department and
had a talk with the officials there The
department would make public no infor-
nation as TO what had been done.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
HAMS MUST SERVE
TERM IN sing sing
Slayer of Annis Hears Sen.
tence Without a Trem0r.
COUNSEL SEEKS TO SAVE HIM
Attorney Mcintyre Not Certain What
steps VIII Be Taken. Nor IL He
Sure that Family of Prisoner VIII
Seek Further 20 Mitigate Punish
ment-May Affect Divorce Action.

New York, May 17.-Capt Peter c.
Hams, jr.. who was found guilty last
week Of manslaughter in the first degree
for the killing Of William T. Annis. was
sentenced by Justice Garretson in the
supreme Court at Flushing to-day TO
serve an indeterminate term in Sing Sing
Of not more than sixteen years and not
less than eight years al hard labor.
judgment was passed by the court after
John F. Mcintyre. OF counsel for the
condemned army officer. had exhausted
all legal remedies against the imposition
Of punishment
His final plea that the prisoner should
not be removed 10 the States prison i'm
mediately was favored by Justice Garrett
son. who suggested to Sheriff Harvey
that an interval Of at least twenty-four
hours might properly intervene before
Capt. Hains was taken up the river 10
begin serving his sentence.
The convicted man received his SEN
tence standing without a tremor. When
the judge had finished speaking he went
back 10 his seat and sat huddled in his
long overcoat until his two guards had
him stand to receive the manacle. There
blankly staring eyes
seeks to Save Client.
Z an not certain what steps I viii take
in Capt. Hams behalf. said Mr. McIn-
tyre. after court had adjourned 7 viii
consult with HIS family before make
any movement, and it will be necessary
that I look up some legal precedents. II
there are any. to carry out a possible
scheme for saving him from prison.
believe that il may be possible 20 secure
q judicial examination into Capt Hains
mental condition even after conviction
and the passage Of sentence. 7 am just
as convinced now as ever was that he
IS insane. and If I can find some legal
foundation for having his sanity inquired
into before a court will Try 10 have him
sent to an asylum.
The other alternative is an application
for a certificate Of reasonable doubt upon
the vality Of the conviction and judg
ment. an application that / am allowed
10 make before any Supreme Court In a
neighboring county
Family to Cease Effort.
Nj Mcintyre intimated that there was
a possibility that the family Of the con-
demned army officer may not seek further
70 mitigate his punishment. He said
speaking for himself. that he did not
think that Justice Garretson's sentence
was severe
The fact OF the conviction OF Capt
Hams would not OF itself initiate against
a fnal disposition Of the suit for divorce
which 'he had begun against his wife,
said the lawyer But because the defense
interposed in the recent criminal action
had been insanity. II the divorce action
is 70 be further prosecuted II viii have 20
be done by & committee acting in his
place as plaintiff.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
Edward Renau Drops nead.

New York. May 17-Edward Renau.
travelling salesman for Fechheirner Broth
ers. clothing manufacturers Of Cincinnati.
Ohio suffered a stroke Of apoplexy this
afternoon while walking at the corner OF
Fulton street and Nostrand avenue.
Brooklyn. and died few minutes later
before medical aid could be called. Mr
Rsnau was fifty-six years old He was
horn in Cincinnati. and claimed friendship
with President Taft
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
STRIKE ON GEORGIA RAILROAD.
White Employees Object to Negroes
and Discharges Follow.

Atlanta. Ca. May 17-At 5 o'clock to-
night every fireman and hostler employed
on the Georgia Railroad Went out on
strike as a protest against the employ
ment Of negroes by the company Know
ing that the men intended 70 strike. the
road had been discharging them all dsv
as fast as they came II from their run
II Is said that negroes are being en-
ployed by the road in the places Of the
white men who have been discharged
and who have struck. The officials Of
the road claim that the strike viii no,
interfere with the operation OF trains
Il is said that the engineers will refuse
% work with negro firemen. and may
become involved in the strike
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
WILL HOLD LADIES NIGHT
Mems CIub of Church of Ascension
to Celebrate

ladies night al the Mems Club of
the Church Of the Ascension. Msssachu-
sets avenue and Twelfth street. viii be
held to-morrow night IN the basemen,
auditorium OF the church. Between so
and 20 .-Iescs. wives. daughters. and sis
ters o. n e-nbsTs Of the club. are expected
70 att- Bishop Harding viii be pres
ent.
The programme consists OF n
duet :-s.t - the Song Of the Trouba-
dour.' Miss Stowell and Mr.. Jones: solo,
selected. Miss Guelick; solo. tenor. My
Dreams Mr.. Thomas L. Jones: solo.
soprano. Angels Serenade;~ violin obi
cato. Miss StoweIl. solo. bass. The Wind
MILL Mr.. Diebert; solo. contralto. Sc
iected. violin obligato. Miss Guellck. trio.
The Mariners" Miss StowelI M Jones,
and Mr. Diebert. and Miss Ruby. stan
ford. viclinisJ.
officers of the club arc William T
Bowie. president; John s. Poynton. ser
retsry-treasurer. Randolph r Moran.
vice president; executive committee. A
r Carman. A X. Selden. John F. StoweH.
and Ashton Todd
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
DR.. wiEhtman Dies of Fever.

4 cablezram was received yesterday
morning by the Treasury Department
from Guayaquil, Ecuador. reporting the
death from yellow fever at that port Of
Passed Assistant Surgeon William II.
Wightman. OF the PCblic Health and
Marine Hospital Service Dr.. wightman
had been detailed for duty in the Office
Of the United States consul at Guavs-
duil TO irspeCT vessels and sign bills
Of health for all ships departing for
United States ports OF ports on the 18th
nus Of Panama
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
nfficerr PnhIIcIr Erecutcd.

London. May IA Constantinople dis
patch to the Post says that in addition
to the public execution many officers have
been secretly shot. II Is difficult to see
where the government can draw the line.
as the more the mutiny is investigated
the more clearly it appears that many
are more deeply implicated than those
already punished
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18

Special 70 The Washington Herald
LeonardtoTn. Nd. May TZ-Wfiiam
Piowden Forrest. aged hfty-nine years.
and his wife. Lillian NJ Forrest, aged
forty-hve. were found murdered in the
home on their farm near Oakville. ST,
Mary County, on last Saturday morning.
by a brother-in-law. Dr. J. O. King. who
IIves In the ueighborhood.
The victims were found IN separate
beds. with their skulls crushed. as If they
had been struck By sOme blunt instru-
nent So far. TO light has been thrown
on the identity Of the person who com
rnttted the crime.
When Mr. Forrest and his wife were
found it was evident from the conditions
surrounding the scene that they had been
dead for about a week Joseph Forrest
the nineteen-year-old son OF the mur-
dered couple. has disappeared. and a
search Is being made for him. but. thus
far. without result The FORESTS
were last seen alive on Saturday,
May S. when they assisted in fighting a
forest fire. and the boy was seen shortly
before noon the same day. while he
vas blowing in field near the house.
Opinion Is Divided
Opinion is divided over the mystery
Some believe that father and mother
were murdered by the son. who was sd-
dicted 10 dime novels and spent all his
time reading the yellow dreadfuls- Others
believe the son was also murdered. and
that his corpse has been hidden. The
FORESTS were people of only moderate
circumstances. and IL is therefore not
thought that robbery was the motive
AS far as was known. no member OF the
family had an enemy.
The disappearance OF the boy deepens
tie mystery. He is said 70 have stated
AZ one time that he was desirous OF 60
ing away. but that his parents refused
20 permit him 70 do so The boy Is
known 10 have received A large amount
OF mail the majority OF which vas books.
said 70 have been Of the dime novel type.
ne GDN Ed5 Al aAnf- MISS + ayEd EDA-
rest. living IN Washington. D. G. and il
is thought by some that he may Be there;
or he may have gone 10 WarrentOn. Va
No Trace Of Boy.
The old clothes Of the boy were found
in the house and his good clothes had
been taken away Thinking he might
also have. been a victim. a hunt was
started and every building about the
place was searched. The well was sound
ed. but there were 10 traces Of the boy
or his body.
The piow which he had been seen using
was found In the field with the harness
laid carefully upon the beam. and the
( horse had been turned out 70 Craze.
Justice Joseph c. While, Of Hollywood
( held an Inquest. The coroners jury found
a verdict that Forrest and hts wife had
/ been murdered by some Cne unknown tC
: the jury The county authorities were
then notified. and an appeal was made
+ 20 the governor from States Attorney
( Robert COOmbs 10 have Baltimore de-
( tecttves detailed on the case. These art
/ expected 20 arrive rO-mOrrow.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-18
ARMY AND NAVY.


Leave e absence for one month IS granted First
Lieut. LOUIS SOLELIAC. Twelfth Infantry
Leave Il absence FOR tEU months on surEeon's ccT-
tifcate q disability Is granted Second Lieut.
URSA n DILLER. Twelfth Infantry
CAPS JOHN p SANFORD. TEenty-ffth Infantry.
is relieved from duty at Msdlson Barracks, and
VII proceed 70 Fort Lawton. Wash
First Lieut. BRICE P. DISQUE- Third Cavalry.
ncT on issve Cf ahsence N Clnclnnau- Is ~
ficTCd from further treatment az he General
Hospital District q Columbia. and VIII return
Capt. STANLEY p. ENiBICR. Coast ARTILLERY
Cor-S- VIII proceed 70 Petersburg Va and 70
pert for dutv cn Nay = IN the grand marshal
cf the ceremonies incident 20 the unssiling n
The monument % PENNSYLVANIA volunteer troops
Lieut. Col. JOHN 7. THOMPSON. Ordnance De-
rsrtmeuf. VIII proceed 20 Franko7d Arsenal.
Philadelphia on oa7cial business.
O.. oBIN B MTTCHAM Ordnanoe Department
VIII proceed 10 Fort Howard Fort AmIstead.
For Carroll. and Fort Smanwood. Nd, on on
cial business
BE- direction of the President Lasut. Col Law
RENEE L BRUFF. Ordnance Department. VII
report 10 ad51tant general. Washington. for *
animation
Fr-st Lieut. CHARLES G BURT. Coast ArtiHery
Corps. Is detailed foT general recruiting service.
he VII uroceed ~ Fer McDCwen Cal
Secoud sieut- EUGENE r. WALKER Coast Ar
rillery CCTps Is transferred frO1i tie 18th Con
pany 70 The l4ssh Comrsry-
CcTps. IS relieved from duty az his present sts-
ti5n. and VII report 10 tie co9nmsndant of TIE
Cast ARTILLERY School. Fort Monroe. Va
Ies-e q absence foT two months ard ten 6ays IS
granted First Lieut- HAJSEY DUNWOODT.
Coast ARTILLERY Cots.
The following changes IN the assignments q officers
n the Coast Arrillery CorTs are ordered
Cap-. EDWARD J. Tf1BERLsKE. Jr-- rOT III
assigned is assigned 70 the F0rty-sersHth Con-
Tarr-
Csr+ WILLIAM P DOORES * Transferred fr.n
the iasth Company 70 the I'D Company.
Cart JAMES F. HOWELL Is relieved from as
siEnment 70 the FoT,y-sevenrh COMPANY eod
llaccd on the unassigned list. He TlH proceed
fc Fcr1 Monroe
Frs Lieut.. GORDON ROBINSON Is relieved ron
assignment n the ESd Company ard sttschsd
20 the 1ssth CoTrpan--
Frs Lieut. GEORGE NJ PEEK Is relieved from
assignment N the 18th Company and PLACED
on the unassigned list He VII proceed 70 sa1
Frsrcisco. and sail on transport FOR Manila
Vro- arrival ~ Manila Lieut. PEEK VII p-o-
ceed 70 Fort Mills CorrezidGr Island