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The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
GILL, TEA MERCHANT, DEAD.
Head of Noted Baltimore Concern
Succumbs 10 Heart Trouble.

Baltimore. Nd, April 3-Ernest GILL
president OF the Martin Gillet Tea Com
pany. died early this morning at his
country home. "Thornield." IN NOtre
Dame lane. GOvans. Heart disease caused
his death. Mr GnPs health had been fail
ing for three months. and recently ne
went TO Atlantic City. hoping that his
condition would improve He. however.
returned from the seashore last Tuesday
night
Mr.. gin was sixty-one years old. and
was son OF the late owen A. and Eliza
Adams GIL He succeeded as president
OF the Martin Gillet Company his brother.
NJ Gillet GIN. who died on September q
last. The firm was established by the
grandfather Of the brothers-Martin Gil
Leland Is said 70 be the Oldest tea house
in the United States II was the Origina-
tor Of the "HenO" tea. put up IN pack
ages In japan and brought 20 this
country.
Mr. Gill IS survived by his wife. for
merly Miss THlie Robb. and two sons
Ernest A. Gill and Arthur L, GIL
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
GEORGETOWN WOMEN NAMED.
Elected TO Episcopal Eye, Ear, and
Throat Hospital Board.


Mrs. J. r. Hassan and Mrs. y. A. JET
ferries. OF ST Johns Church. George
town. and Mrs Grimm HaIstead. OF ;.
Thomas "hurch. Washington. were nom
mated for membership on tie beard OF
lady managers Tor The Episcopal Eve
Ear, and Throat Hospital al the regular
monthly meeting OF the board. held yss-
terday az the hospital
Miss Fannie GEHss. for the committee
on site. reported that Col George
TrUesdeu had again placed the grounds
surrounding his handsome home on
Washington Heights at the disposal OF
the board for the annual lawn fete.
which Il is planning 10 give the latter
part Of May
The following chairmen Of committees
were then announced by the president.
Mrs c. F. Beck: Printing, Mrs. r D.
Hopkins. Of ST Stephens. tickets and
electric lighting. Mrs. William Dove. St.
Michaers; tables, Mrs William 3. Trott.
St Marks. mattresses. Mrs. Edward
Roome; grounds, Mrs. Lester Barr. St
Aichaers. and Mrs. E 5 Kennedy:
flowers. Miss Florence Woods. Ascen-
sion: supper. Mrs. Van der Yeer. St
Andrews; coffee. Mrs r P Williams,
Trinity; cake, Mrs. William II. Wilmer.
Epiphany. and Mrs. W H Fox, St
Johns Church, Washington; candy. Mrs.
] R Johnson. St Thomas. and Mrs. A
C. Fenton. ST. Margaret's; fancy table.
Mrs. SmOot, St Johns Church. George
town, and Mrs J. II. ". Blake. Christ
Church; lemonade and fruit punch, Mrs.
Lillian Hustled RoOme, St. stephens; Zee
cream, Miss Mary A. Mason. St. Paul's.
pumpkin. Mrs. J. c. Clements
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
DOWNS HOUSE is SEARCHED
Home of Baltimore Clerk Is Mag.
nifcently Furnished.
Believed Now the City Hall Thefts
VIII Not Run Over Seventy
Thousand Dollars.

Baltimore. Nd. April two deputy
sheriffs this afternoon took possession Of
the house. Of William F.. Downs at 4S4
South Patterson Park avenue on an at
tachment obtained by the mayor and city
council
The house is magnifcently furnished.
and the city hopes TO recover some por-
tioE Of the missing money by this means
The police also invaded the house on q
search warrant. The appearance Of the
officers in that fashionable section OF the
city created intense excitement.
Mrs Downs, wife OF the young pris-
oner. is nursing her sick mother at the
latter's home in East Monument street.
From what could be gathered to-day
from the investigation so far conducted,
the amount OF the city hall stealings Will
run approximately 20 $4,000. maybe a
trife less. perchance a little over So
far Downs is charged with the larceny Of
only S26.5S0 but new indictments will be
submitted % the grand jury as other dis
crepancies are developed. and true bills
will probably be found on the ultimate
aggregate A check for $4,000 Is also
missing. but this matter has not been
straightened out.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
SPENCER BITTEN BY MAD-DoG.
Prominent CrOss-cOuntry Rider At
tackled at WarrentOn.

Warrenton. Va. April 9.-Jervis SPen-
Ger, jr. who Is visiting J. D. Hall for
the point-to-point races and dinner fol-
lowing. was severely bitten by a sup
posedly mad dog on the street here to-
day.
Mr.. Spencer VIII be taken to the City
Hospital, Baltimore. tonight to undergo
the Pasteur treatment.
Spencer is one Of the finest cross
country riders in Maryland. and has cap
tured many trophies in this and other
States. He is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Jervis Spencer. of Garrison, Green Spring
Valley. with whom he lives. and he has
for some years taken an active part in
the outdoor sports and the social life OF
the Green Spring Valley. among his as
sociates being the Stewarts, Bonsals,
NichoIses. Browns. and other prominent
Valley families.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
NEWS OF THE CAR0LINAS,
MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA

Marriage licenses for the following vir-
ginia and Maryland couples were issued
yesterday In Washington:
Charles W. Coltman. jr.. and Flora
Gibson, both Of Baltimore. Md
Leonard Lewis and Malinda Armstrong,
Ooth Of GOrdoasville. Va
Bristol Na.-The Bristol Lodge OF the
Benevolent. Protective Order OF Elks has
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: John W. Sanders. exalted
ruler; John B. Burke, esteemed leading
knight: John c. Adams. esteemed loyal
knight; W. T. Rutherford. esteemed lee
turing knight; DR.. E T. Jones, secretary:
King Anderson. treasurer: A. l. Hin.
tiler; Maj. w. C. Sheen. trustee. James
r. Spaulding. retiring exalted ruler. was
chosen as the representative Of the lodge
at the meeting OF the grand lodge, TO be
held In Los Angeles. while DR.. Z. 7.
Jones was elected as the alternate.
Abingdon, va.-The Colonial Manufac-
turing Company's plant was sold here
at bankrupt sale. W. F. Williams. cash
Ter Of the Peoples National Bank. pur-
chased II for $500. This plant manu-
factured building columns and failed last
fall because Of the heavy decline in the
price OF lumber.
Roanoke. Va--The dry" forces OF this
city, almost 10 the man. want Represen-
tative Carter Glass. Of Lynchburg, to
enter the race for governor. Since the
court decision nUllifying local option cleo
tons. the 'drys" are shouting Statewide
prohibition.
Suffolk. va--The city Democratic com
mittee has fixed May as the date OF the
primary TO nominate candidates for may
or and council. Only white Democrats
viii be permitted TO vote IN the primary
Richmond. Va-The Audubon Society Of
Virginia has applied for a charter As its
name implies. the organization is for the
protection OF birds and wild animals
The list Of the incorporators is a long
one, embracing the most distinguished
people in Richmond.
Radford. Va-The big furnace Laura"
Of the Virginia Iron. Coal and Coke
Company has resumed work. The exer-
cises which inaugurated the starting OF
the big furnace were carried out accord
ing TO the old tradition OF furnace men,
that good luck goes with the starting Of
a plant that has been stopped only when
A beautiful woman pTesdes al the oc-
casiOn. In consequence. Mrs II. X Nc
Harg. jr.. daughter-in-law Of President
McHarg. Of the works, the woman for
whom the furnace was named. presided
over the function. Two hundred work.
men were present TO see the Inauguration
OF the blast The Laura is one OF tha
largest furnaces in The South and one
OF the best equipped. IL has capacity
Of two hundred tons per day.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
ENDS LIFE IN CHURCH.
JanitOr's Son Turns on Gas In Base
ment-Father Finds Body.

Baltimore. Nd. April 3-John Zick.
twenty-five years old. son OF William P
Zick. janitor OF the Seventh Baptist
Church, North avenue and St Paul
street. committed suicide in the base
nent Of the church early to-day
Coroner Linthicum gave a certificate OF
death due to asphyxiation. The body OF
young Zick was found by his father.
The elder Zick had gone 10 the church 20
get the place OF worship IN shape for
the service tomorrow he al once de-
tected the cdOr u gas. and on going
into the basement IN the section known
as the kitchen. was horrifed 10 see his
son lying on the floor. No reason IS
known why the young man should have
taken his life
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04

Of Atlanta. formerly Of Alexandria The
wedding will take place early IN June.
Mr.. Jones is the eldest son OF Dr.
and Mrs. F. Marshal Jones, OF 4ls Prince
street.
Invitations have been issued TO the we'd
ding OF Miss Virginia Tucker Brooke and
Mr.. James l. Sloss, on Thursday, April
S at $50 p. m. in the Presbyterian church
at Romney Miss Brooke Is the daughter
OF Rev. Francis J. Brooke, formerly pas
tor Of the Second Presbyterian Church OF
This CITY
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
si1 &c Attaek sIan.

SPECIAL u TIE Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va, April al. L. DUrnen. a
lumber dealer OF this city. while looking
over some timber land on his Sand Hills
plantation. IN Princess Anne County.
fought six eagles for his life. Falling into
q hole. he was mOmentarily helpless
The great birds Of prey swooped down on
him, with their talons and beaks scratch
ing his flesh and tearing his clothing
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
INSANITY ROBBERS PLEA.
Man Who Operated In Guise Of PO-
IIceman Petitions Court.

James Davis. who is now serving a six
year term in the penitentlary for assault
with dangerous weapon and robbery.
has asked that a commission be appointed
10 determine his sanity Davis imper-
sOnated a policeman. and IN this guise
held Up and robbed his victims. accord
ing to the police.
The prisoner declares he has been IN
der treatment for mental disorder since
his Incarceration The afidavits OF Drs
6. H. Schwinn and H. ". Miller are
appended 10 the petition. expressing the
opinion that the man IS demented.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
NAY NOT CALL CONVENTION.
Influential Members OF Party Are
Against Plan TO Frame Platform.
SreriaI 70 The Wsshinrtnn Herald


Richmond. Va. April S.-Basing its as
sertion upon interviews with many mem
bers OF the State Democratic committee
the Richmond Journal announces edito-
rally that no Democratic convention Will
be called in Virginia to frame a plat
form upon which the candidates for gov
ernor and other State Offices may stand.
The Journal says that perhaps half
OF the members OF the committee indorse
the idea. but the influential members
are against the plan.
1t Is generally conceded in political
circles that fear Of the convention de-
Caring for Statewide prohibition op-
crates against the calling Of the meeting.
Democratic leaders throughout the State
are against prohibition and against il
being injected into the Democratic party
as an issue. They fear that II VIII dis
Tupt the party.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
FAILS TO ANSWER QUESTION.
Mann silent as to Vote in State Pro-
hibitfOn Election.

olrll4A 70 Inc washington AltTd4Q
Richmond, Va, April 3.-In his speech
lat Manchester last night Judge William
Hodges Mann, candidate for governor.
failed TO indicate how he would vote in
j. Statewide prohibition election in Vir-
'ginia or how he would vote in local op-
siOn election.
Mr.. Tucker a week ago declared he
would vote wet IN a Statewide cleo
4 ion. and would vote dry" under certain
conditions IN local option elections.
Judge Mann in his speech reiterated
lis stand for local option and again de-
lared he would veto a Statewide pro-
iibition bill If passed by an uninstructed
legislature.
4 In regard TO the discussion OF a State
Democratic convention To frame a plat
FORM for the Democratic candidate for
Governor, Judge Mann says he does not
& hink IL wise 20 make any suggestions
pr express any preference. and IS willing
4 o leave the question to the wisdom OF
4 he State committee.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
TO SAFEGUARD ELECTION.
Money for Evidence Against COrrup-
tiOn in Contest Against Liquor

Clarksburg. W. Va. April S.-Charles
". Furbee. cashier Of the Farmers Bank.
announced to-day that S1,O00 had been de-
posted with him 20 be offered as rewards
for the conviction OF violatOrs Of the elec-
ton laws at the city election next Tues
day. Democrats and Republicans both
have wet tickets in the field against
the Citizens or Prohibition ticket
Hundreds OF cases Of beer are said 20
have been distributed among the voters
IN close wards. The continued existence
OF thirty-four saloons and one brewery Is
the issue Of the election
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
FREDERICKSBURG DRY"
Saloons Close for First Time in
City's History.

Fredericksburg. Va, NApril 3-An order
from the Supreme Court OF Virginia. de-
claring the local option election held
here last May valid, was received here
to-day Nine liquor dealers closed their
doors at II a m. This is the first time
Fredericksburg has been dry in its his
tCry.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
Frederick County store Burns.

6pecial 10 The Washington Herald
Winchester, Va. April 3.-The general
merchandise store Of Cephas N. Garvin.
at High View. this county. was destroyed
s7y fire yesterday, entailing a loss Of $500.
lrhe store was one Of the largest in the
county. A large quantity Of the Rock
EnOn Springs Hotel furniture, which was
stored In tie building. was burned; in
surance only 500.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
WINDOW GLASS WORKS RESUME
West Virginia Factory at New Mar
tinsviIIe Starts Work Again.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
New Martinsville. W. Va. April 3-The
State Window Glass Works has resumed
operation in fun. The Magnolia Glass
Factory will resume next week
New Martinsvlle, ". Va. April 3-The
West Virginia Stogie Company VII start
work at once in building a factory. The
capital stock OF the company is $4,000.
Morgantown. w. Va. April 3-The
Waynesburg and MonongaheIa Traction
Company will soon offer for sale sc. 900
worth OF bonds, with which they viii
build a line from Waynesburg, via
Wheeling, to Morgantown.
Fayetteville, W. Va, April 3.-Three
thousand acres Of coal lands in the
Luzerne district have been sold 70 the
isabella a-Connellsville Coke Company The
company viii soon erect 1.6O0 coke ovens
on this land
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04

SPECIAL 70 he Mashingt0n HeTaId
Lynchburg. Va. April 3.-Capt Upton
ID. Jennings. who has represented Lynch
burg for twelve years in the house OF
delegates. has announced his candidacy
in the next Democratic primary 70 sue
ceed himself Capt. Jennings viii hardly
have opposition. He was chairman Of
the committee on counties. cities and
towns. and second on the finance com
naittee OF the last house.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
New sIeetinr Place

The lexington ". c. T. L. held their
Of the Church OF the United Brethren
Friday evening. There was a large at
tendance. Mrs. Olney gave an address.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
Work Booms at southern shops.

Special % The Washington Herald.
Spencer. n. c., April S.-The Spencer
shops OF the Southern Railway turned
out during the month Of March sixty
eight locomotives for. service on the five
divisions running into Spencer, which IS
said to be the largest months work In
the history of the shop. OF the sixty
eight engines. thirty-six were in for
heavy repairs. The force OF employees at
Spencer has been greatly increased. and
il is said every man worthy OF work IS
being employed. In the boiler depart
ment the force is the largest in the his
tory of the Spencer shops. The monthly
pay roll at Spencer is said to be $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
Mrs. stuart's Condition Uuimproved

Special % he Was1inston Herald
Richmond, Va. April S-A letter has
been received here saying the condition
OF Mrs. Henry c. Stuart is not Improved.
Mrs Stuart. with her husband, IS IN
Paris.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
ROGERS DUMPS
FIRST COAL CAR
Virginian Railroads Big Pier
Is Formally Opened.
ACCIDENT MARRIED EXERCISES

Runaway Coal Car Partially Wrecks
Dumping Apparatus, but Is Later
Repaired for the TeSt-Banquet Is
Given in Honor Of the VIrginian's
Builder by Norfolk Citizens.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
NOT so GREEN.

We've been havin' q dispute sa,5
Arizona Jim TO the tenderfoOt, Nov
which DO you say, Who'll have q
drinkT or Who viii take q drink
Neither" remarked the light haireL
man IN eyeglasses II say, 'They'rt
on youg
And they were--New York Herald
The Washington times., 1909-03-05

Myrtle Dale Braddeld, seven months
old. daughter of James @. and Mamie
d Brad1eld, died this morning 1teI
funeral will be held from the home to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05

A special grand jury will meet at
the Corporation Court room next Mon
dav mOrninE at 10 O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
VIRGINIANS BUY
COURT OF HONOR
Inauguration Decorations to
Be Removed to AleXan-
dria Next Week.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. MARCH q

The Court of Honor decorations which
figured in the inaugural parade viii be
4 feature of the odd Home Coming
Week" I'm this city from April 70 to
May J. The work of removing the pill
lars, arches. and fittings to this city
will be commenced next Monday
II is not definitely decided vet wheth-
o. the court VIII be erected here at
once or viii be stored away until April
The decorations probably Will be placed
on Washington street. between Cam
erou and Prince As a large number e
AIexaudrians were kept home from the
Washington yesterday on account OF
The weather the court will be something
of a novelty when fl is placed i'm Al
sxandria.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
DROP CHARGE OF MURDER.

WILMINGTON, Del, March After
hearing the evidence in the case the
grand jury this afternoon ignored the
bill against John Romano, who. was
charged with the murder of Alfredo
ArtoryO. a PhuadCIphian, iu Romano. S
restaurant in this city on the night OF
January %. ArtOrvO and two other men
entered the restaurant and opened fire
on Romano. who was behind the count
CT. He returned the fire and killed Ar
torvO- Tho testimony showed he had
acted i'm self defense.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
KNOCKED OUT BY LIVE WIRE

MOORESTOWN. y. J., March st.
Wilson stiles while passing along Ches-
ter avenue noticed a wire lying across
the pavement and stopped down to
cut II with a pair Of pliers he EaupCned
70 have in his hand Instantly ne was
knocked down and thrown SO violently
against the cement sidewalk as TO Sc
verely cut his head William 3. Hqr-
ringtOn found the man unconscious.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
WRITES
FIRST EDITORIAL

w. b Rowland, one Of the editors of
the Outlook. was an interested speclf-
tor at the inaugural ceremonies. Mr..
Rowland was the guest Of 3. IT. War
ner while I'm this city Tt is understood
that the FIRST editorial by Theodore
Roosevelt as q member of the Outlook
staff viii appear in the forthcoming
number Of that publication.
Mr.. Rowland returned To New York
this morning.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
DEATH IN MULES KICK.

WTLKESBARRE. Pa, March 81
While attempting TO place mule on
a cage preparatory 10 lowering the
animal into the mine. William TOules
was kicked IN the face. LOckjaw de-
veiOped five days ago. and today the
man died in terrible agony.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
PRESIDENT TAFT
BEGINS HIS WORK
Sends Cabinet List to Con-
greSS and Receives
Visitors.
CONTINUED from First Page

Taft were the governors Of Vermont
and New York. Senators from the two
States. and many officials OF the Lake
Champlain TercentenGry Commission.
one Of the earliest callers was Phil
auder g. Knox OF Pennsylvania, who
described himself in a conversation he
mad with the newspaper men
Good morning, Mr.. Secretary" sa.l
one. referring to his being the Taft Sec
srhat's titles incorrect" ne explained
Coed morning, Senator another one
Ventured-
day" he said I'm only private cIti-
Asked 10 tell what he was al the
White Mouse about, he said generously
Many things
Sees Cincinnatians.
Al u O'Clock Mr. Taft went To the
East Room OF the White House and
received the Blaine Club and the Citi-
zeus' Taft Club. both OF Cincinnati.
These gentlemen's appearance was q
revelation. Until they came into sight,
no ono had supposed that there were
so many high hats in the world.
with the air OF having elected Taft
President. they all shook hands With
him He spoke Few kinds words,
WHICH .4Cl--.. lf-llttt lttt' H4-lL--r 4fl-e 90
The services they had rendered. Then
the Chief Magistrate hurried back to
The Executive offices, where the crowd
Of visitors had banked mp 20 an alarm
ing extent
Most Of the callers dropped IDA 10 pay
their respects and 10 assure the new
executive that he had nothing 20 fear
from their opposition. He thanked them
very kindly ard smiled aDpreciatlvely-
This procedure is what IS known IN
the VeTUaCUlaT as getting In solid with
the new administration
Dick at White House.
noe of the callers was Senator Charles
Dick OF Ohio, who has not been a rcru-
lar visitor at the Waite House for some
riTue, owing 10 his taking The side OF
senator Foraker who was not especial
Isl ad0red 10y Nr- Roosevelt Nr- Dick
simply cIiied 10 pay his respects.
Mann women were among tho crowds
rao wanted 20 see tho President today.
They had letters and cards or intro
dUctioa from every Senator and Rep
rceeutative or rho list. and they were
dressed 20 the key Of a.. and most were
admitted
FOR while tIr reception room OF
overflow mcet1- from the .nauE0ra.
ball.
n vaz estimated trat ruy 300 per
sons shook hands with the President
HHiS includes the large number 1yhIp.
secured admission 20 ~ East Room.
where Do received tic political clubs o.
Cincinnati.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05

The public schools Of Alexandria We're
closed all today as well as yesterday
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
BOY HELD BY POLICE.

Three young bOys-Arthui SadIer. six
Teen years old. and his bother Roy.
eleven, and Mill Hardy-who came to
Washington 10 see the Inauguration OF
President Taft, are held at the House Of
Detention until word is received from
their parents ia Baltimore. The boys
We're picked I'D by police Of the Second
precinct.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
Balr1morc 8 Ono Railroad

90 Philadelphia and New York Royal
Blue ina .us from Union Station Every
odd Hour during the day 9, II, J. .,
. O'Clock with parlor cars and dining
cars Night trains az 12.l5 and 2-5Z a. m
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
INAUGURAL VISIT
LONG EXTENDED
New Yorker, Who Threatened to
Shoot Up Saloon, Is Given
SIX Months.

Clay Dowlett. twenty-eight years old
VII" came from New York to the in
auEurauon. will extend his stay in
Washington six months COwIett was
arrested Yesterday by Policeman Lar
rick who had been called TO a saloon
on p street northwest. by persons whom
Nowictt Is alleged To have threatened
90 shoot When arrested he had a pistol
I'M his pocket
In Police Court this morning he could
not pay the 500 fine, and went TO Jail
for six months in default
The Washington times., 1909-03-05
IAILBIRDS'
SEN
LONGER
TENCE.

POTTSVILLE, Pa. March Thomas
Flanagan and Martin Collier. the sta
ton robbers Who were caught Jail
breaking this week. having bored a
hole through their Celi and the outer
prison wall, we're sTraiCucd i'm court
today The men occupied one cell. and
had intended getting q way the night
their operations were discovered Both
had been sentenced TO two years when
they were committed. and Judge
Brumm today added wear
The Washington times., 1909-03-05

The State Corporation Commission
has granted a charter to the Paradise
Springs Company, OF Alexandra The
oficers are: Mary Merwin, president,
clifton Forge. and r r Lee Jr-, vice
presidents: Z. = Wolf. secretary and
treasurer. both OF Washington. The
capital stock is placed at from $1,000
TO $4,000, and the objects are 70 sell
spring water for drinking purposes.
The Washington times., 1909-03-05

The funeral Of Edward Cornell was
neId this afternoon, and was largely
attended. The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. W f. Watson
Of the First Baptist Church. and the
burial was in the Union cemetery