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The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
DR.. BIsCHOFFs WILL FILED.
Widow of Blind OrEanIst Is Not Men
toned as Beneficiary.

By the terms OF the viii OF Dr.. John ".
BischOff. the blind Organist OF The First
Congregational Church. who died Sunday
his wife. Mary J. ". Bischoh. IS not
beQueathed a part Of his estate IN
stead, his son, John E. BischoH, IS made
the principal beneficiary. and will receive
the proceeds from three life insurance
policies. aggregating $1,000 and the
rights. titles. and royalties from all OF
his fathers published compositions.
Mrs. Bischoh received a settlement from
her husband in April. 1852. OF $1,000.
which, by the papers filed yesterday and
dated June 19. 1884. declares that "she has
been sufficiently provided for
To q daughter. LeCcella Augusta
BiSchOI, is left life insurance
policy for sl.e00 and a piano. and 10 Mrs.
Il c. Evans, OF Chicago he bequeathed
his embossed letter books.
Henry N. Paul. named as executor, re
nounced his right 10 serve IN favor OF
Mrs Elsie Bond BischOd, widow OF the
deceased. She furnished the necessary
bond OF S1.000 and the VIII was admitted
TO probate BY Justice Wright
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Largest Docket in Years.

The Supreme Court docket for the term
Just closed embraced COS eases, which
was the largest for any term since 1850
The act Of 1880, which was passed with
the view OF tightening the docket by
making certain classes OF cases hnal
IN the Court OF Appeals. brought about a
gradual reduction IN the size OF the docket
until two years ago, since when there
has been a gradual increase. When the
term closed a year ago there were Al
undispOsed cases before the court IE the
twelve months. sS7 cases were added.
bringing the total I'D 10 90S. -Four hun
dred and thirty cases were passed upon
during the term, so that as now remain
upon the docket. which IS an increase OF
81 cases over last year
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Closing Exercises Held,

The primary department OF Holy Cross
Academy held their closing exercises yes
terGay afternoon ar 4 o'clock. Several
choruses were sung. Others taking part
Included Gertrude Schaefer. Mabel Eies-
ter. Ollie Wright. Doris Liman. Virginia
Pagan. Anna Harvey, Grace Stephenson.
Celeste Hill. Ruth Dakin. Elise Zuberana,
Estelie stone. Clara Fugett. Dorothy
Caldwell. Grace Ship. and Kathleen
Cannon. Special mention should be made
OF the work Of Elise Zuberana. EsIele
Stone, aod Doris Lman-
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Convicted in Wilmington.

The Civil Service Commissioners were
notified yesterday OF the conviction in
Wilmington. Del Of L c. Click, on
charges Of soliciting and collecting politi-
cal contributions in Federal buildings
Click was fined 500 in each Of eight cases
The case against Click was started by
the Civil Service Commission. which un-
earthed his violations Of law while in
vestigating another matter.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Agreement Is Reached.

An agreement has been reached between
the commissioners representing Canada
and The United states regarding The con-
troll Of the fisheries in waters contiguous
&c the United States and Canada. The
agreement IS now IN the hands OF the
State Department. and wiz later be made
public The commission consisted ot
David Starr Jordan. for the United States.
and Edward E Prince. for Canada
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
stenoeraphrrs, Union CROW.

OF enlistment Of the Stenographers.
Bookkeepers, and Assistant BOokkeepers
Union. show that in the last two days
more than thirty new members have
been added 10 the rolls. The recruits
come from tie government service. and
business and commercial walks of the
city.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
BATHING BEACH IMPROVED.
DIR. Hudson 10 Establish Fairgrounds
at Seventeenth and b streets.

The bathing beach Will be ready for
the youngsters on June 2S, and Il will be
Fl better shape 70 AFFORD them the long
desired 10Y plunge" than ever before.
An ambitious project IN connection with
the beach is q playground. or athletic
field. for boys under sixteen years. which
DR.. W. B. Hudson, superintendent, hopes
10 establish al Seventeenth and 3 streets.
A new pool for beginners, OF a swim
ming kindergarten. is now being made
and will be open before long. Il viii be
sixty-five feet long and forty-fve feet
wide, with q depth OF from four 70 five
feet The two smaller pools will be set
aside for the younger children.
IN another season IL is hoped 20 use
the tidal basin as a beach for expert
swimmers.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
COMMON LAW UPHELD.
Judgment for One Cent Carries Cost
OF Action.

Judgment Tor One Cent Carries Cost
OF Action
Justice Clabsugh yesterday settled the
long-disputed question as 20 whether the
verdict of a Jury II the District Supreme
Court awarding damages Of less than $50,
carried costs against the defendant. BY
declaring that even for 1 cent damages
the costs are assessed against the de-
feudant
The case IN point was that OF NJ. Sugar
against the National City Bank, IN which
the jury awarded 1 cent damages. At
tOrneys for the banking institution re-
quested the court not to impose pay
ment OF TIE costs, on the ground that
the code repealed the provision OF the
common Law ordering costs TO be paid
by the defendant when damages OF so
or less were given in favor OF the plain
tiff
According 70 Justice CIabaugh's deci-
sion, the code does not repeal the COM
mon law.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

A young German, Hugo Glaser, one OF
the Raiser's representatives at the Ger
man consulate IN Washington. was filed
with joy last week because American
surgeons promised him relief from a
marked facial defect which had changed
the current OF his life. He IS dead now
Within two hours after the operation
was performed Thursday he passed
away
Before the letter which told OF his
happiness because the end OF his worry
was IN sight viii have reached his pa
rents in Berlin. a cablegram VIII tell an
other story. and ask what disposal IS to
DO made OF the body
The remains lie az Geiger's undertake
ing establishment, anG his friends hourly
await response from the message they
have dispatched. knowing how many
hearts are broken because Of that trir
70 America which promised so much
Smile Hid worry.
Beneath the mask OF Claser's brigh,
smile and MS cheerful spirit. a heavy load
was upon his mind. and his friends knew
what store he set by the hope II might
be taken away. His face was disfgured
because. in an accident years before. his
upper lip had been torn. and a surgeon
found II necessary 10 ampUIaJe a portion
OF Il. His mind was worn with The
nervous strain caused by the trouble.
The young German lived az "a L street
southwest with a friend. and here hs
acted as host Tor many a merry party
IN which his laughter rang as high as
any other But his intimates knew thai
at these moments. when ne assumed thy
guise OF gayety. he was undergoing ar
Inner struggle. involving tremendou,
effort OF the will. for mOrbidness and
melancholy eIutched az him without ceas
ing.
He could not forget. and never gave uT
the hope that relief would come some
time. although many physicians dis
couraged him. He was harried BY th'
fear the Disagreement might be perma.
nent. He suffered from the deIusior
that II was more glaring than IL really
was
Operation Promised.
The answer came % his prayer wher
Dr. Frank ". Braden, Of s04 East Capito
street. told him that he would undertake
an operation for the restoration Of The
lip. Glaser consented eagerly. and was
.aken 70 Sibley Hospital Wednesday
. The operation was set for Thursday aft
ornoou.
The operation was performed, and some
glands Of the neck we're also removed
Dr. Braden left the hospital confident
il would prove a great success When
ne returned shortly after, he learned
his patient had died from shock. The
heart hAd- failed 20 endure the strain put
upon g.
Glaser was a strong and vigorous
young man Of twenty-eisht years. and
the development from the operation
stunned the physicians. nurses. and his
friends II was not believed possible
death could result in this manner.
T was dUmfounded when 7 learned
the news said Dr. Bradeu last night
There was no evidence directly after
the operation that the patient was suf-
fering from any bad effects There was
every indication the operation was sue
cessful- It was an unsUaI operation. and
/ believed q history OF IL would be OF IN
terest 10 the medical profession
Death from shock In such condition as
this VIII happen in one case out OF 100
II IS one OF the things which cannot be
foreseen- 7 never dreamed there was any
danger IN that direction"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
WILL HONOR ITS DEAD.
knights of ST. John Plan Memorial
Services.

Services.
Following its annual custom, St Peter s
Commandery, No I64. Knights Of st.
John. Will tomorrow honor its dead.
placing decorations on the graves IN
Noun; Olivet. Congressional and Holy
Rood cemeteries.
The committee in charge OF services at
Congressional and Mount Olivet eeme-
teries Is as follows: President. Albert J.
Ronspies, captain OF Uniform Rank; W.
A. Mccoy. J. F COnnOrs. Frank Oar
nall, Joseph Repetti, NJ. 2. Flynn. NJ
NOOnan. NJ NoOnan, jr.; AIvery Quade,
William E Jones, P. II. Howlin, J. f.
Gates, and Frank Parlan.
The subcommittee for Holy Rood.
Georgetown. consists Of Daniel s. Shea
ban, Thomas J. Campbell. and Frank J.
Bailey.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Nabueo Cancels Enpauama,,

Because OF delicate health. Ambassador
Nabuco. OF Brazil has cancelled his en-
gasement 10 make an address at ths
University OF Wisconsin June 20 Hs
leaves next week fo- the Massachusetts
coast Ehsre he wiz spend he sunausz,
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Frank G. MiddIekaua Buried.

The funeral OF Frank c. AIiddlekauff,
president Of the Hydraulic Press Brick
Company. who died on Sunday. was held
IN St Louis. Mo. on Thursday. MT
Middlekauff was for years connected with
the Washington branch OF the firm.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
Dry DOcl, Contract Awarded.

A contract for the construction Of a
dry dock al Pearl Harbor. Hawaii. has
been granted TO the san Francisco Bridge
Company. Of San Francisco. The amount
involved is 10000
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
YOUNG MAN DIES
AFTER OPERATION
Hugo GlaSer SuccumbS as
Result of Shock.
WAS IN GERMAN CONSULATE

End Came Within Two Hours After
GIaser Was Operated Upon to
Remedy a Disagreement Of the Up
per Lip, which Caused Him Much
worry-His Relatives in Germany.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
DIED

McKENNA-On Friday, June 4. 1903, a.
e-S- a m HUGH r AcAENNA-
Funeral Monday. June {, At $50 g. H.
from - - street southwest Mass
al St Dominic's ar 2 O'Clock.
NEITCH-On Thursday June 8 1913. a.
20 a. N. al Burnt Mills. I'D. TNEZ
SHERMAN NETICH. daughter OF P
Lee and 81. j.. Nel1Ch. aged fifteen
years eight months and two days
Funeral sunday al COIesviIIe II. z
Church South al u e. m
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
HOW VOTES WILL BE ISSUED
IN
THE WASHINGTON HERALD'S
VOTING CONTEST.

number inquiries have been received
Washington Herald
of
you may upon
his
PERIoD-Frorn NIura
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
UNABLE TO AGREE
ONDEMURRAGECO CODE
Railroad Men Argue Before
Interstate Commission.
JUDGE F. K. LANE PRESIDES

Officials Of Railways and Shippers
Defend Their Interests and show
tee Report Formulated to Develop
Better Relations of Traffic.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05
BY MAIL OR CARRIER


the Daily Hera at a sYear
The Washington herald., 1909-06-05

There was a three-hour session last
night in the red parlor Of the Willard Of
shippers The meeting was Informal, and
went into session at o'clock. lasting
until after II O'Clock
Every phase OF the proposed uniform
code was discussed. nearly every one OF
the half hundred shippers present taking
part IN the discussion. It was decided
10 submit 10 the hearing 10 be resumed
this morning in the room OF the Inter
state Commerce Commission, general
plan or general average for demurrage
rules and regulations.
A strong point that VIII be contended
Tor by the shippers. and which undoubted-
~ VIII meet with strong opposition Of the
carriers, viii be that all notifications sent
out for the unloading Of carload lots
ajter The cars have been properly placed,
shall run from the time the shipper re-
ceives the notice and not from the time
the notice is written
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
SENTENCES COFFEY
TO SERVE z YEARS
BO0DLING SUPERVISOR Is DE-
MED NEW TRIAL
Confessed Before Grand Jury Under
Immunity Agreement, but Violated
Contract and Mu-' Pay
Penalty

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2.-Former
Supervisor Michael w. Coffey, convicted
recently of accepting a bribe of $4,000
to vote for a trolley franchise for the
United Railroads, was sentenced today
by Superior Judge Dunno to seven
years Imprisonment in the state PEN
itentiary.
A motion for a new trial was denied
by the judge previous to passing SEN
tence. but the attorneys for the defense
at once gave notice of an appeal.
In common with all the members OF
the Schmitz board of supervisors impli-
Gated in the bribery graft disclosures,
Coffey confessed before the grand jury
to having accepted bribes from vari-
Gus corporations, and for thus aiding
the prosecution was granted immunity
by the district attorneys office.
Later, however, when called as a wit
ness against TREY L. Ford and Abe
Ruef he refused to give discriminating
evidence
His prosecution, conviction and sem
tence have followed quickly this breach
of the immunity contract.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
CQhfOfriQ SenQte DefeQts Aenlpf Ki GOnSOLdQOn B
INJURED DOG JUMPS
ON OPERATING TABLE
TO HAVE TOE CUT Off
Bull Terrier Surprises Physicians by
Lying on Slab and Holding
Up Manned Foot for
Relief
<<1TIM." fne-huIl terrier belonging to
PoIica Surnenl, Gnrrntt surnrIaed

<<TIM." n fne-huIl terrier belonging to
Police Surgeon Garrett, surprised
- the surgeons and nurses at the re-
he Jumped on the operating table, stretched
himself full length and held up badly
lacerated hind foot.
Probably "Jim'' is one OF the best known
dogs In Los Angeles. lie is a constant com
pnnion of DIR. Garret and rides with the
surgeon ON the front seat of the Iatter's
automobile. He Is proud of his post OF
honor and barks joyously when the motor
car is In motion. He attracts so much at
tention when DIR. Garrett is driving his auto
that the use of a horn Is unnecessary.
Jim" usually is chained to the seat OF
the auto to prevent his chasing and fight
ing other dogs. Yesterday morning DR.
Garrett failed TO fasten the chain and
Jim" jumped out of the auto. The chain
jerked the dog under rear wheel which
passed over his foot. The dog did not yelp
or give any Indication that he was injured
and after whipping stray dog overlook
the motor car and jumped In.
DR.. Garrett not aware that his pet
was injured until "Jim" jumped on the
the receiving hospital.
1t was necessary to amputate one of the
dogs toes. "Jim'' did not whimper, and
when the injured member was bandag cd
jumped off the table, wagged his tail
gratefully, curled up In a corner and went
to sleep.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
DEFICIENCY BILL IS
PASSED BY SENATE
UPPER HOUSE INCREASES AP'
PREPARATIONS
About $2,25o,ooo Added to Previous
Nineteen Million Dollar Allow
ance by Amendment OF
Senators

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The de-
ficiency bill, carrying appropriations
for more than s1s,OOO,OOO. about $2,2So,-
900 of which was added by the senate
was passed by the senate today.
An amendment offered by Mr.. La
toilette appropriating $4,000 to buy A
suitable memorial upon the Lincoln
farm In Kentucky was approved.
On motion of Mr.. Penrose the appro-
priation for inland transportation by
railroad routes was increased from
$400, 900 to $1,250.000.
An amendment appropriating $5O0OO
to enable the secretary of state to in
yestigate matters in Liberia relating
to American citizens was adopted.
Senator Lodge offered an amendment
appropriating $66,000 to reimburse per-
sons who contributed toward ran
som for the release of Ellen M. Stone,
who was captured by brigands In the
provinces of Turkey, and 1t was ap-
proved
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
NINE PERSONS
PERISH IN FIRE

NEW YORK, March 3.-At least
mine persons met death early this
morning in a fire which swept
through crowded 4-story brick
tenement at 374 Seventh avenue,
near Thirty-second street.
Nine bodies had been recovered
at dawn, and it is expected the
death list will grow.
Several children are missing. The
flames started in the basement and
swept rapidly UP the stairway,
cutting off the escape of the ter
ror-stricken tenants, many of
whom tried to jump from the win
doWs.
Policemen and firemen made sew
eral spectacular rescues while
crowd which surrounded the burn
ing building cheered their efforts.
Among the dead are a man,
woman and two children, but as
there was great confusion around
the scene of the fire and number
of the bodies were badly charred,
early identification was out of the
question. The tenement was in
habited principally by Italians.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
RATES SAID TO
BE INHERENTLY
UNREASONABLE
CITY OF SPOKANE TRIUMPHS
IN FAMOUS CASE
COMMERCE COMMISSION DECIDES
AGAINST THREE LINES
Declares Charges to Metropolis Of
Palouse Country Are Higher Than
to Seattle, a More Dis
tant Point
[By Associated Press. ]

SPOKANE, Wash, March 2.-The
Spokane Merchants association Is plan
nlng for great public celebration in
view of the freight rate decision an
nounced today.
The decision, which comes after a
campaign that has been waged by the
shippers for seventeen years, is expected
TO add vast territory to Spokane's job
bing field, and is declared by President
A. w. Doland of the Merchants associa-
tion to be "one of the greatest things
that has ever happened in the history of
Spokane"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
Defends the Wolf

NEW YORK, March DIR. William
J. Long, characterized as the ''orig-
inal nature faker" by President Roose-
velt, says men are more savage than
beasts. He also absolves the wolf IT
the charge of ferocity. Speaking be-
fore the graduates of Drew Theological
seminary here, DR.. Long said: II have
studied wolves for years. and contrary
to popular belief. never found case
where a human being was harmed by
one. | am talking of the North Ameri-
can wolf There is another foolish no
tion that it is the biggest and ugliest
brute of the pack who is leader. That
Is untrue"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
Work on Cruiser Hurried

MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD,
March 2.-Orders to rush work on the
cruiser Albany, the parent ship of the
torpedo boat fiotilla, have been re-
ceived from the navy department,
which desires the vessel to leave here
March 10 instead of March Is, as orig
inally planned. 1t is believed that all
intention to begin target practice at an
early date is responsible for the change.
The destroyers will join the Pacific
cruiser fleet Immediately upon its ar
rival at Magdalena bay.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
NEGRO POURS OIL ON
BULL; SETS 1T AFIRE;
is GIVEN IL MONTHS

MACON, Ga. March 2.-Rufus Good,
negro, was sentenced to twelve months
in Jail yesterday for having poured oil
on the back OF bull and set II on fire.
The negro gave as his reason for his
act that the bull had eaten the contents
of his dinner pail
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
MUST GIVE DUPLICATES
OF ALL NAVAL PHOTOS

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Hereafter
persons not belonging to the naval es-
tablishment given permission to pho
tograph war vessels or navy yards will
be required to furnish the war depart
ment duplicates of all pictures taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
FOREIGN

Castro threatened by mob with violence II
he returns to Venezuela.
Mother in Canada murders her baby then
browns herself.
Merchant of stockton located in El Centre
after long absence and says he can remember
nothing previous to last June.
Big strike threatened in Manila result
Of labor leaders sentence to jat
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
EASTERN

Defense closes in trial OF Col. Cooper for
Staying of former Senator Carmack.
Retiial of Standard Oil case begun in Chi
cago.
Taft and family to move into White House
today. Washington city aglow and brightly
decorated for Inauguration.
General deficiency bill adopted by United
States senate.
ship subsidy bill defeated by congress after
hard hght
Admiral Sperry resigns; Rear Admiral
Schroeder is appointed to succeed him.
Union men win eight-hour fight in Cincinnati
after long battle with Typothetae of America.
Chinese confess In New York to gigantic
plot to smuggle in contrabands.
. Senate committees minority report declares
president acted without authority In sanction
ing Tennessee Coal and Iron company's mer-
ger.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03

pie and easy, and so it turned
fortably seated at a poker
quiet, easy game, where man
chips were: Whites S cents,
They call it Business Mems
club" but from the soft, easy
way the house G a m b er $
moved about their business"
of trimming" the casual caller
and spra wled luxuriously
L. AIana L. .,ainhf be
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03


called the "Dolce far Niente" club.
NV method of entrance was most 4acne. l
simply stood at the right spot and posed as
one burdened with time and embarrassed by
monev. Then "Mr. Simons" came to the res
cue and with little preliminary conversation
led me to where his partner, whom was told
was "Mr. Wilkins was dealing to several
Young men, The game seemed to lag at the
time, but was regarded with considerable in
terest and things frightened bit with my
participation. There was about S1O0 on the
table, but most of it was stacked over on the
side where the "house man" sat.
Since that first night I have frequently WIS.,
tied the Business Mems club" and have found
business" rather brisk. I am told that "busi-
ness" is poor compared with what it was
formerly.
After l left the Business Mems club" was
told that Los Angeles is not wide open town.
The statement came as surprise, and to test
its authenticity l went around the city on
tour of investigation. No great difficulty was
experienced in entering half dozen gambling
houses and participating in the play.
If the police department is interested IN
these places / see no reason why they should
not readily get the evidence necessary to con-
vict the sharks who run the places.
Gambling rooms are running IN several hote
the largest fashionable downtown hotels has a
floor. 1t is my intention to visit the place and
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
Standard Oil Official Dies

NEW YORK, March 2.-W. H. Til
ford, one of the vice presidents of the
Standard Oil company, died at his
home in this city today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Wednesday; moderate south
wind. Maximum temperature yester-
day, rs degrees; minimum, So degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
Willows, Bonds Sold

WILLOWS. Cal, March 2.--The $780,
900 issue of Willows sewer bonds were
sold last night to the Bank of Will
lows at a premium Of s2S71.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-03
LOCAL


Election of Recall Candidate Alexander
means much to integrity OF Los Angeles and
the conservation of Owens river aqueduet
Woman granted divorce says she was com
PEELED to ear her and her husbands
livelihood.
Los Angeles receives aerogram from Homo.
lulu and 1t is first commercial message de.
livered here from Hawaiian islands.
Paving Of city streets will be more expensive
than formerly, better foundation will be
laid.
Mrs. Righetti describes how her husband
died from the effects OF bullet fired into him
by holdup.
Arbor day proclamation message OF mayor
to council is placed on file.
Dillon chosen as successor to Nathan Cole
on the board of police commissioners.
Woman who admits killing man who she
alleges assaulted her will be tried for murder.
Angelenos will sail hunt for buried treas
ure at Cocos island, Costa Rica.
High water rates may drive suburbs to seek
annexation with Los Angeles
Socialists candidate for mayor, Fred c.
Wheeler, will have his name on municipal
ballot at recall election.
New York merchant has words OF commen-
dation for Pacific coast states which he said
ing financial depression.
Evidences OF fierce struggle indicated by
the appearances of body found on tracks OF
S. p. railroad Pomona.
Ordinance to be presented to city council
and II passed motorcar speeders face possi-
bility Of term ON chain gang.
Injured dog jumps on operating table to
have his toe cut off.
Drug habit ends in two-years' sentence for
Burbank rancher.