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The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
MINISTER GUEST OF DONOR
Dr.. Paul Ritter, Switzerland's Rep
reSentative, Given Reception.
GruetIiverein, Social Organization,
Entertnins DipIOmRt-Albert AIIer-
man Makes Welcome Address.

DR.. Paul Ritter, newly accredited min
lister TO tho United States from switzer-
land, was the guest Of honor last night Of
the members Of the Gruetliverein, the
social organization Of the Swiss colony of
this city.
The address OF welcome was made by
Albert Alleman. president OF the organ
izatIon. who expressed his pleasure at the
advent Of the minister into the Swiss col
ony OF Washington. which. he said. Is
necessarily restricted. owing to the com
parative inslgnihcance OF the number OF
immigrants entering the United States
from that country. Mr.. AIleman also
stated it was the hope OF the vereln 10
number him among its members in a
short time.
DR.. Ritter replied that he was charmed
at the cordial welcome OF his country
NTH in Washington, and added that moth
ing would give him greater pleasure than
TO become a member Of the organization
as soon as his application could be re-
ceived.
At the conclusion OF the addresses. an
Informal reception was held to enable
Dr. Ritter 10 become acquainted with
his fellow-countrymen. The officers Of
the Grueltiverein are Albert AIleman.
president; Leon Chapuis. secretary;
Charles Hof, recording secretary; Jacob
BrUegger. treasurer The club has a
membership OF ffty-three in this city.
At the business meeting preceding the
reception q committee was appointed by
the presiding officer. Mr.. Aleman, com
posed Of Jacob Bruegger. chairman: Ed
win 5. Schmid. and Julius Egloff 10 make
arrangements for the fftieth anniversary,
Of the foundation Of the organization to
be held on October 10 next. in which the
woman's auxiliary order. Die Stauffach-
erin. will participate
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
TAFT ACCEPTS MEMBERSHIP
Notified of Election to Chamber of
Commerce.
Presented with Engraved Certificate
by r. y. Hnrper-President Elk
pressed Interest in welfare.

President Taft's acceptance Of honorary
membership in the Chamber OF Commerce
Of Washington. was made yesterday.
A beautifully engraved membership GER
tifcate was presented 70 the Chief Ex-
ecutive by a committee from the
Chamber, consisting OF r. n. Harper, W.
z. Shannon, George Stuart. P. F. Corn
ley, William F. Guide, and Thomas Grant,
secretary. The presentation was made
by Mr.. Harper I'm the following terms:
Mr.. President: The people OF the
States had an opportunity OF showing
their confidence in you and elected you
Chief Magistrate Of this great republic
but the citizens OF the District OF CO.
lumbia, through no fault of their own,
however. could not participate IN such a
demonstration Of confidence.
They nevertheless look upon you with
pride as their President. and, in addition
to this, as a friend and neighbor-one
ever ready TO extend a helping hand TO
assist them in making this. our National
Capital a model Of perfection which all
nations may look upon as a guide. Our
mission on this occasion is to notify you
that on the evening Of June II last you
were unanimously elected an honorary
member Of the Washington Chamber OF
Commerce. II gives me pleasure TO pre-
sent 20 you this certificate Of member
ship. and in the name OF the business
men OF the District I ask you not only to
accept It. but we hope that in future
years when you look upon It you will be
reminded Of the confidence and esteem IN
which you were held by the citizens Of
the District OF Columbia"
The delegation was received by the
President with great cordiality. In ac-
cepting the certificate Of membership, he
spoke, in part. as follows:
I am very glad TO accept this member
ship, because I believe you are sincere. IN
presenting It. I assure you that you can
depend upon my help in anything that
makes for the growth Of the District of
Columbia. I believe that with the help
ful spirit in Congress we can do much in
the next four years TO make even this
beautiful city more beautiful, and as il
should be- worthy OF being the Capital of
our great nation You will find me ready
and glad 10 see you at any time that
can be Of service / intend to devote as
much time as possible to the needs Of the
District"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
MR.. TAFT LEAVES CITY TO-DAY
President Goes to Beverly, Mass, by
Afternoon Train.
Many Callers Pay Their Respects in
View of Departure-A. p. Andrew
Named Director OF Mint.

President Taft will leave Washington
on the Federal express this afternoon
FOR Beverly. Mass, where he viii spend
the rest OF the summer.
He will leave Washington at SIS
o'clock, and will reach Beverly about 10
o'clock tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Taft will remain at Beverly until
September p, when he will start on
mis- Western and Southern trip, which will
last sixty-ive days.
President Taft yesterday appointed A
Piatt Andrew. Of Massachusetts. to be
Director OF the Mint. vice Frank A.
Leach, who resigned recently 10 become
president Of a water company in Cal
ifornia Mr.. Andrews nomination was
sent 10 the Senate, and confirmed shortly
before adjournment
Mr.. Andrew has q knowledge Of mat
ters relating TO banking and currency.
He IS a native Of Gloucester. Mass. He
was formerly assistant professor OF po-
uticaI economy at Harvard University,
and has for some time been the princi-
pal expert Of the national monetary COM
mission. His appointment was made upon
the recommendation OF Senators Lodge
and Crane, Of Massachusetts, and Of DR..
Eliot, former president OF Harvard Uni
verslty.
Senators and Representatives FASTENED
to the White House yesterday 10 pay
their respects 10 the President before
leaving the city. The Georgia delegation
interceded on behalf OF Georgia moon
sinner now in Jail.
Senator Daniel was informed that Mr..
Taft finds It impossible 10 attend the
Confederate reunion al Fishers Hill, Va,
tomorrow.
Representative Moon called his atten-
ton to a river improvement bill In Ten
nessee.
At Beverly Mr.. Taft will be obliged TO
settle the question OF proper definition
of whisky, which has been IN allegiance
some time. Volumes Of testimony have
been prepared for the Presidents peru
sal. In addition there are several census
appointments to be considered. These
will be taken up with Postmaster General
Hitchcock IN regard 70 the apportionment
among the parties in the South.
In Kentucky there are many United
States offices TO be filled, including reve-
nue. collectors, narshals. and judges.
Postmaster General Hitchcock, Senator
Bradley. and Representatives Bennett and
Langley. discussed these with the Presi-
dent at breakfast.
The National Independent Political
Club. OF New York. has sent 70 the Pres
ident an appeal to change his policy to-
ward the negro. The appeal criticises
the President for his inaugural remarks
on the thirteenth. fourteenth, and If
teenth amendments. declaring he has by
his words indicated the policy OF the
South in violating them. thereby depriv-
ing the negro of his Just rights
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06

had been made IN the Philippines spe-
ciaily for the occasion. The holder was
OF pearl gathered IN the Philippines and
the pen was OF gold manufactured from
ore mined in the Philippines.
The holder was exQuisitely carved and
mounted with an eagle piumed for fight,
cut from the same stick OF pearl from
which the holder was made. Every per
son present admired the beautiful piece
Of work. which had been manufactured
IN the Philippines and presented 70 the
President by the Delegates In the House
from the Philippine Islands.
The President Will retain the pen and
holder as a souvenir. After concluding
his labOrs al the Capitol. having spent
nearly an hour IN the Presidents room.
the President returned 20 the White
House Just as he was entering the au-
tOmObIe a thunderstorm which had been
gathering in the Northwest broke over
HIS head and before he had arrived at
the White House the rain was pouring.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
Mr.. SMITH HEADS
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Continued from Page One.

payers OF Washington would give their
approval Of the work done in the Sixty
first Congress.
Mr.. OIcott ReaDpOinted.
None OF the reappointments on the COM
nittee Is OF more interest 10 Washing
tonians than that OF Representative Oh
colt.
Mr.. Olcott's home is In New York City,
and FOR many years he has been stu
dent of municipal conditions. He is deep
ly interested in the welfare of Washing
ton. and during his service on the COM
mittee he has proved his worth to the
District He has drawn numerous bills
and fought for legislation 10 attain i'm
prOvements IN Washington. and was espe-
cially active last year In his attempt 70
regulate admissions into the insane asy-
lums.
Another New Yorker who will be Of
especial value Is Representative Hamil-
ton Fish Mr. Fish is a large owner OF
real estate In New York. and his assOcia-
ton with municipal affairs and civic or
ganizatlons At him especially for place
on the committee. He expressed pref
erence for the District committee, and it
is said the announcement that he would
like to have the place was gratifying not
only to Speaker Cannon. but to Chairman
Smith and the older members OF the COM
mittee.
New Orleans Represented.
Representative Gilmore. OF Louisiana. IS
another new member. who Is q resident
OF a city and intimately acquainted with
He is a lawyer, and for several years
was city attorney Of New Orleans. It
was through his efforts that the Crescent
City improved it's streets and driveways.
and also raised The standard OF charitable
and correctional institutions
New Orleans Is noted for some or the
most ideal parking plans in the United
States. and having this knowledge. AIr.
Gilmore will be Of material assistance TO
the committee.
Representative Cox. another new men,
Der. is from Dayton, Ohio. and is owner
OF a newspaper there and one in Spring
field.
II was with especial pleasure that
Chairman Smith learned that Representa-
tive Philip p. Campbell, OF Kansas, had
been reappointed.
Mr. Campbell. Il was said by some OF
his intimate friends. had hoped 10 be
changed 10 another committee. on account
OF the great amount Of worked imposed
on District Committeeman. but Speaker
Cannon and other members interested IN
the welfare OF Washington finally pre-
vailed upon him 10 continue service
Representative Pearre, Of Maryland,
one OF the new members. has served on
the committee on District Affairs before.
and Is well acquainted with Washington
and its needs
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
PROF. ANDREW NOMINATED.
Harvard Professor Slated for Direc-
tor of the Mint.

harNard Professor slated FOR Ofrcc-
tor of the Mint.
The President yesterday nominated
Prof. A. Piatt Andrew, OF Massachusetts.
director Of The mint.
Prof. Andrew. who was formerly as
sistant professor OF economics at Har-
ward. Is one of the best informed men
in the country on subjects connected with
banking and currency. He IS at present
assistant 10 the monetary commission.
and Is chief expert OF that body
Prof. Andrew came 10 the monetary
commission highly recommended by
President Emeritus Eliot Of Harvard. Ha
gave up his university work temporarily
to enter the employ OF the commission.
where his duties have consisted in the
study and collation. OF information relat-
ing 70 the banking and currency systems
OF other nations
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
MGR. FALCONIO RETURNS.
Apostolic Delegate Brings Message
Of Thanks from the Pope.

or Thanks from the Pope.
Mgr. Dlomece Falconio, apostolic dele
gate, returned yesterday from Rome,
where he visited Pope Plus X. DR.. Fal-
COMO departed for Rome May q last
with some American students. His trip
was OF semi-oficial nature. for while he
made a report 70 the Pope on the pro
Gress OF the Church IN America, and dis
cussed ecclesiastical matters, the visit
was principally for recreation purposes.
The prelate had frequent audience with
the Pope. who. he said. he found IN the
best OF health.
The Pope manifested much interest in
the American people. and said he IS
pleased with church advancement
throughout the States. He thanked the
people OF the United States for their
assistance TO the sufferers, following the
earthquake.
Mgr. Falconio is IN splendid health, and
stated he was satisfied With the results
OF his visit. and ready 70 resume his
home duties.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
BOOM AMERICA IN ASIA.
Cranes Mission ms Seen
by the NovOe Vremya.

St Petersburg. Aug. Accommodating on
the appointment OF Charles r. Crane as
American Minister to China, the Novoe
Vremya inquiries why man who Is des-
titute OF diplomatic training should have
been selected for the post Answering its
own question. it says:
Mr.. Crane Is a sharp business man.
just such a one as President Taft re-
ouires 10 further his plans In Asia. A pil-
grimage for the Chinese golden fleece is
being prepared with American gold. We
hope Mr.. Crane will not turn his business
methods against Russia as bis predeces-
.sor- did, = -
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
BOY SHOT IN SHOULDER.
Ulysius s. Stewart Hit by Stray Bull
let from n Rifle.

Ulysius S. Stewart. a negro, aged six
teen years, while standing at Nineteenth
and K streets northeast yesterday after
noon. was hit on the left shoulder by a
bullet from rife. Where the shot was
fired or who fred It has not been as
certained. but It IS believed by the police
to have been fired from a small prec-
tice rife in the hands OF small white
boys in the neighborhood.
The injured boy was taken 10 Casualty
Hospital, where the physicians said It
Eas nor serious wound
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
SENATORS LINGER
AFTER HOUSE QUITS
Tariff Bill Battered and De-
tended Before End.
DOLLIvER AsSAILS MEASURE

AIdrich Declares II VIII Restore the
Country 10 PrOsperity-Bailey Criti-
cises Schedules md Declares Party
Deceived People-Ln Toilette Com
plains Because lie Cannot speak,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
strikers Number 100000.

Stockholm, Aug. Sit is said the strik
,srs throughout swsden number 2pgGos
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
BAND CONCERTS TO-DAY.

Fifteenth q. S. Cavalry Band. at Fort
Myer. Va. to-day S 2. m. George +.
Tyrrell, chief musician. director.
PROGRAMME
March, 'Tyrrell's --latest .TyrTell
Overture. Light Cavalry. ........... .suppe
Waltz. Jolly Fellows .Yollstedt
Plantation Dance. "COttonheld'' .O'Hare
Selection from I'll TroTatore'' Verdi
Dance. american" .....................B endix
Humoresque. I'm Afraid to Go Home
IN the DARK" .........................Lam pe
March. ''Fraternal Order Of Eagles" .TyTren
Tho starspangled Banner"
q. S. Engineer Band. at Garfield PARK.
to-day, T:So n m Julius Hamper. chisf
musician.
PROGRAMME
March, "Tannhauser'' Wagner
Overture. "zsmpa". .....................H ercld
Habaners. 'Me1jcan Kisses .......... Roberts
Selection, Les Huguenots" ..... .NIeyerbeer
Waltz. Sounds from Erin ...- Bennett
Selection. The Tsttooed Man" ....Herbert
salome dance. Dance Of the Seven
Veil" ..-......................... Tobani
American sketch. "By the suanee River
.--...-.-..................... Myddleton
The star-spangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
QUIET MARKS END
OF HOUSE SESSION
Members COmplimented by
Speaker Cannon.
CLOCK HANDS MOVED AHEAD

With Scarcely IA Quorum, and ImPa-
tent 10 Get Away, House Orders
Attendant TO Set Clock 10 Hour of
Adjournment Agreed UpOn-LittIe
Opposition 20 Resolution.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
PRESSES NEVER IDLE

a full force OF the most capable
PRINTERS is kept busy here ali the
particular people. Let your PRINTED
NATTER be fOrcibly efrectve-J. & d.
kind
Judd g Detweiler, Inc,
gHEs BIG RRINE sHoRs Eaosss-uTH,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06
Like the President.

The personal popularity OF the Presi-
dent with tho Senators and Representa-
tives OF both parties was clearly dem
onstrated. The expressions OF both Re
publicans and Democrats were all kindly
and the President was not partial in be-
slowing his felicitations and good wishes
He urged Senator Bailey, Of Texas. to
call on him at Beverly, and he told Sen
ator Bristow, OF Kansas. a progressive
Republican, who voted against the tariff
bill. that It would be a great pleasure 70
see him at the White House to-day and
talk over a matter OF Official Importance
that affected the people Of Kansas.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-06

payers OF Washington would give their
approval Of the work done in the Sixty
The Prescott daily news., 1909-11-26
WARNING ORDER.
SHE WAS GC;NG BATHING.

She was a very pretty girl clad in . dlaphanous summer gown. She was going to the beach and she didn't care who knew it, for she car ried her bathing suit in a most primitive fashion. It was simply inclosed in a bath towel, and carried by narrow strap. Shoes, stockings. powder, comb, brush, hairpins and other feminine necessities were not in evidence. Perhaps she dispensed with them. Anyway, she reused the curiosity of car full of people.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-11-26
NOTHING IS TOO GOOD FOR THAT BABY

Ladies coats just received at w. B. Walters.
 Miss Mary Ethrige, of Hope, is the guest of pr. and Mrs. Rice.
 Ed Blake still holds high for the prize this week, at the box ball alley, having a score of 155.
 MT. Beard of the Box Ball AL ley, will give an afternoon and evening next week to the ladies, the exact date to be announced later.
 Rev. H. w. Steen has notiti( d that he cannot reach Prescott until the second week in Decem. Der; He will be expected to preach at that time.
 Cole Younger will be the at traction at the opera house on the evening of December 2nd. and is guaranteed to be the orig, inal Cole Younger, of guerrilla form.
 The many friends of MT. E. F. Rogers will regret to learn of his death, which occurred this morn ing about } o'clock, at his home a few miles south of town. MT. Rogers has been a sufferer with rheumatism for several months, and for the past few weeks had begun to sink rapidly. MT. Rog. CTS was a good citizen and his death will be mourned by many friends and relatives.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-11-26
Sold by the Best Merchants Everywhere.
Local News

How dO you feel to day?
 Cotton seed, soc per bushel.
 Sale and Rent Contracts for sale at this office.
 New dress goods received at w. B. Walters.
 Mrs. w. F Brown, of Little Rock is the guest of her mother, Mrs. E. J. Bell.
 Mrs. Gus. Rowland, of Hope, came in this morning on visit to relatives here.
 Prof w. J. Stone, principal of the Ozan school, is spending a few days In Prescott.
 Miss Maude Kizer, of Texar- kama, is the guest of Mrs. c. E. Shankle, for a month end visit.
 Quite number of our people attended the Methodist confer ence at Philadelphia yesterday.
 Jno. T. Miltiman, Mrs .Louella Moncrief and Miss Ruth Gary, spent yesterday in Philadelphia.
 Misses Ellie Roseborough and Octavia Smith, of Texarkana, are guests of Miss Elizabeth Beidel- man.
 MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Montgom gomery, of Lewisville, came in last night on visit to relatives in Prescott.
 Miss Irene Royston is spend inc a few days as the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. T. Woolridge, at at Pine Bluff.
 The carnival is attended each afternoon and evening by large crowds of people from the town and vicinity.
 Mrs. w. A. Steele and the Misses Hilliard are spending a few days at Philadelphia attend ing conference.
 Mrs. M. w. GreeSon will enter tain the young people this even. ing, with reception at her home, to meet Miss Mccormack.
 In the game of basket ball here yesterday afternoon, played on the school house grounds be- tween the High School team and Sutton, the latter won by score | of 2I to 1.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-11-26
In Nevada Chancery Court.

T. c. Wylie, Plaintiff
 vS. Mrs. T. l.. Arnold, ct al,
 Defendants.
 WARNING ORDER. The defendants Eva Barrow Boss, Lois Barrow Cooper, Clyde Maymond Barrow and William Saxon Barrow are warned to appear in in this Court within 30 days and answer the complain of the plaintiff, T. c. Wylie.
 F. E. Murrah, Clerk. Oct. 25th, 1909.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-11-26
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-11
EXPLOSION COSTS TWO LIVES
NINE OTHERS INJURED AT FIRE
IN MANHATTAN TODAY.
Sudden Flash in Comb Factory
Brings Instant Death-Firemen
Severely Burned.

NEW YORK. November n.-Explosion
and fire. under circumstances similar to
those at the Brooklyn comb factory. Mon
day, In which nine persons perished. cost
the lives Of two employees Of a comb fac
tory In Manhattan today. Nine persons
were injured.
The explosion OF inflammable material
occurred on the top floor of a six-story
building on West 31st street, part of
which was occupied by the comb-making
firm of Charles A. Hetzel Son Company.
The sudden flash caused the death of
the two nearest employees and the injury
Of seven other persons on the floor. five
Of them employees. Frank A. Hetzel. a
member of the Arm, was one Of those
injured.
Two fremen were severely burned when
they dashed into the burning room and
dragged out the dead and injured. Forty
girls were employed by a shirt-waist-
making firm on the same floor. All got
out of the buil,3ing In safety. The money
loss Is inconsiderable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-11
Many Reforms Instituted
During His Administration

During his administration as District
Commissioner Mr.. West has had charge
of the business and financial ends of the
District government, including the pur.
chase of supplies. auditing accounts.
making contracts and the disbursement
and collection of revenues. He has per-
fected a reorganization of practically
every bureau of which he has had super
vision. and persons who have had deal
ings with them declare that the changes
have resulted i'm great betterments in the
methods of transacting the Districts
business. He has put into effect many
innovations which have eliminated red
tape.
Under his direction the system of pur-
chasing supplies from favored dealers
has been abolished and the competitive
contract system instituted He has also
perfected a Capitalization OF the auditing
system. adopted a new system of notifi-
cation OF all persons whose property Ia I'm
arrears of taxes that the property is
about to be sold. and a system, whereby
persons whose property has been sold
for taxes are notified before the tax deed
passes into the hands OF the purchasers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-11

Mr. Vests association with Mr.. Bone
although the Washington Herald is owned
by a stock company, will In enect De
partnership between them, II Is under
stood. on equal terms. 1t is the consum-
nation of a plan formulated at the incep-
ton of this newspaper enterprise, but
which failed to take shape at that time.
Mr.. Bone and Mr.. West were colleagues
for many years on the Washington Post.
and share each others ideals and ambi-
tions as to newspaper making.
with the great growth Of Washing
ton" Mr.. West said. in speaking of his
retirement from public office. Il realized
more than three years ago that there was
an ample field here for another morning
newspaper and the success OF the wash
ineton Herald is a demonstration of that
fact When the opportunity came to me-
therefore at q recent date to identify my
self with the enterprise 1t Is but natural
that accepted II. l am first and last a
service has been a most valuable expert
ence, 1t has not destroyed or minimized
my love Of newspaper work.
Returns With Enthusiasm.
II left it with reluctance and shall re-
enter it with enthusiasm. AS many of
my friends well understand, 1 endeavored
In 1906 30 to arrange my affairs as to
become a co-founder Of the Herald with
Mr.. Bone, but circumstances intervened
then to prevent the step. Now I shall
take up with him the work OF further
developing the property under conditions
altogether propitious and prospects most
promising. 1t Is my intention. of course.
to give my undivided time to that work."
Mr.. Bone who accompanied Mr.. West
to the White House when he rendered his
resignation, stated subsequently that a
slight reorganization Of the Washington
Herald Company. with this end in view.
had been in process for the last few