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Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13
Bum Beer

bum who drifted into Berkeley and
consumed large quantity Of prohibition
s.near beer" supposing it to be the genuine
article. got glorously drunk on the. alleged
temperance drink. and now the psychology
department of the university Is speculating
as to the effect OF the imagination in such
eases.--Fresno Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-13

1t is said an anti-foreigner outbreak
in China is impossible at present. Old
China is determined to keep the peace,
She is afraid if she does not there will
be some broken China and other ma
tions will keep the pieces.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
Looking for Companion
woMEN's VOICES HEARD.
witness Tells of Visit to Bungalow
Sunday Night.

Special to TIE Washington Herald.
ST Niichaels. Nd. June IA witness.
whose name vas suppressed by the au-
thorities. testified at the reconvened in
quest AT St Michaels tonight as follows:
Sunday night I called at Eastman's s
bungalow for the purpose OF asking him
70 attend the children's day services at a
local church, as Eastman had expressed
a desire to 60 When 1 got twenty feet
away I noticed a blanket over the win
dow and inside was light
I distinctly heard women's voices, and
one OF them was undoubtedly that Of
Mrs. WoodiIL did not Ike the looks Of
things and went away
''The next day 7 stopped again at the
bungalow and asked Eastman what was
going on in his home. he said he had
some women there. He further said that
he went 70 Baltimore that very night and
came back on Tuesday He declared that
he stopped at Bozman's and talked to one
or two people"
On Wednesday another young man from
this place told q resident here, II was
testified at the inquest. that he hauled
some wood TO Eastman's bungalow. East
man told him that he bought a lot OF
china and wanted TO divide the plate. He
collected several plates in the bunga-
low for the young man and said he
would wrap them IN excelsior but had
burned what he had.
In Eastman's bungalow he found a
burnt mess consisting OF silk stockings
and garters and jeweled buckles and
other articles OF feminine wearing ap-
parel.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
ROB RICH WASHINGTONIAES
Homes Near Dupont Circle Entered
by Thieves.
Senator Lodge and Mrs. Elizabeth
Travers ON the Long List
of Victims

Washington is astir over several mys-
terious robberies in the exclusive resi-
Dental section adjacent TO Dupont Circle
Mrs. Elizabeth Travers is the most re-
cent victim OF a supposed band OF pro-
fessional thieves whose thefts vary from
pet dogs 10 fine lace and silver plate
Senator Lodge. OF Massachusetts,. whose
beautifully appointed home al 1765 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, was entered.
is also among those who have appealed
10 the police.
Several mansions in the vicinity have
been ransacked by thieves, and Il IS
thought that when the facts are made
public the losses will amount TO thou
sands OF dollars Inspector Robert Board
man. assistant superintendent OF police,
has detailed detectives 70 Investigate. and
the work has been carried on quietly for
several weeks
The police have obtained no clew 10 the
thieves. but the theory that servants are
responsible for thefts has been aban-
doned. The robbery at the home OF Mrs
Travers, 1903 Massachusetts, avenue north
west, was not discovered until yesterday.
although It is supposed 10 have been per-
petrated weeks ago.
Table silverware. valued al nearly 500
and bearing the family monogram. was
stolen. IN April Mrs. Travers lost lap
dog which she valued az 800. The silver
ware consists largely OF soup. berry. ice
cream. and coffee spoons, fruit and butter
knives, and forks OF various descriptions.
Senator Lodge is out Of town. and the
extent OF his loss could not be learned
last night
The police say numerous specimens OF
rare lace and fine silks are among the
stolen property.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
EASTMAN A FUGITIVE
Indicted for Using Funds
of a Client.
HANDLED MINING STOCKS
His Firm Failed and Three Times
He Jumped His Bond, the Last
TiEie Completely Hiding Himself
Until the WOOdiI Tragedy Re-
veaIed Him 10 the World.

New York, June 25.-Robert E. East
man, known because Of a deformity as
Lame Bob" and supposed to be the
Emmett E. Roberts" wanted for the
murder OF Mrs. Edith May Thompson
Woodn at st. AIichaels. Nd. has been a
fugitive from justice since December II
last Eastman used TO be a broker"
downtown. a member Of the firm OF East
man & Co, OF 80 Wall street The other
member Of the firm was John T. Garri-
son The office was shared with some
mining stock sellers
AZ about the time that Eastman was
Indicted for grand larceny the firm was
marked down in the copartnership books
as dissolved" A month ago the Others
IN the Office moved to room No. 20f1 in the
building at 4S Exchange place. The door
OF this Office now bears the names -. A.
Lyon. II. S. Polhemus. Richard Kehoe. f"
with Investment securities" printed be-
meath, and, at the bottom of the glass
panel, Colorado Arizona Mines Com
pany." Neither Eastman nor Garrison
ever has been IN the Office at 4S Exchange
place. according 10 a stenographer who
appeared in charge Of the Office this after
7oon-
Indicted for Grand Larceny.
Robert z. Eastman's middle name was
Emmett" and It is presumed that he
found IL convenient 10 use this as his sur
name instead OF the name under which
he had been indicted The indictment
against him was found in New York
County on April II. 1905. The. complain
ant against him was Helen A Robertson.
Of 81 West 18th street. who charged that
or May 10 OF that year she had given
Eastman $3.50 for the purchase on her
account OF 100 shares Of Chicago Subway
stock, and that Eastman had appropriated
the money 10 his own use. A warrant
was issued by a police magistrate for
Eastman's arrest, and Subsequently he
vas indicted on charge OF grand lar
ceny.
In 1903 Eastman was arrested IN Chi
eago. John T. Garrison. who had been
Eastman's partner. had complained 10 the
New York police that Eastman had taken
away from the Office Of Eastman & Co.
on July % the books showing the accounts
OF i've customers and $4,000 in cash.
Jumps HIS Bail Bond.
Eastman did not fight extradition. East
man was released by a Chicago magis-
trate under $4,000 bail, and then came
reports that he had jumped the bonds
and disappeared again. He was rear
rested on August 2S by a New York de-
tective armed with extradition papers.
and the detective left Chicago with his
prisoner that night for New York.
On his arrival in New York Eastman
was held in $500 bail for trial on the
indictment after he had entered a plea
Of not guilty. Mrs. Ida Epstein, OF S35
Fifth street, went on the bond. When
the case came up for trial before Justice
Crane. Of General Sessions, on December
IT. Eastman did not respond and again
disappeared.
Eastman is described as being in the
nelghborhood Of fifty years old. about
hve feet six or seven inches in height.
and OF about $50 pounds weight. He had
a bad scar nearly an inch long on the
left temple
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
DRILLS CHORUS FOR JULY 4
Several Hundred Children VIII Sing
at the Morning Ceremonies.
Treasurer Cox Announces Additional
Contributions for "Safe and
sane Celebration.

The programme for the patriotic cele-
bration OF a safe and sane Fourth OF
July Is being rounded out rapidly.
II was announced yesterday that Miss
Alys E. Bentley. director OF music IN the
public schools. at the request Of the Joint
committee Of the Chamber OF Commerce
and the Board OF Trade having the ceIe-
bration in charge. has organized ara is
drilling a chorus Of 40 children Of the
schools. who will sing patriotic songs on
the stand al the intersection OF PenasyI-
vania and louisiana avenues and Sew
enth street northwest. where the cere-
monies are 20 be held al I0:30 o'clock the
morning of July 8. The chorus will sing
three pieces
The other features OF the dav viii be
an oration by Secretary Nagel. cf the
Department Of Commerce and Lab :: the
reading OF the Declaration OF Independ-
ence by Charles b Hanford. and music
by the Marine Band
Commissioner Macfariand. chairman OF
the Joint committee. with the full com
mittee from the Chamber OF Commerce
and the Board OF Trade. win preside. On
the stand there VIII be q number OF dis
tiaguished citizens. members OF Congress.
and government and District officials.
There viii be a display Of daylight fire.
works on the Ellipse both morning and
afternoon and outdoor sports for the chill
dren- n the afternoon the automobile
floral parade viii be the attraction
around the Eliipse. along the Speedway.
and over some portions OF the principal
business and residential streets. Al night.
probably shortly after dark. the big dis
play OF fireworks will take place on the
Ellipse
These additions TO the Fourth OF July
fund were made yesterday and reported
BY Treasurer ". Y. Cox: DR.. Andrew
Stewart s.. and George " Stewart. s.
making the total receipts 10 date SZss0.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
MUST OCCUPY STANDS.

Commissioners Approve New ReEu-
lRtiOn for Market Contracts.
Col. ". c. Haskell. sealer OF weights.
in communication 70 the Commissioners.
recommends, and the same has been ap-
proved by the Commissioners. that any
market dealer who shall neglect 10 occupy
his stand daily. or offer for sale articles Of
produce Tor which the stand was rented
shall except in the case Of sickness.
death, or other cause, which may be
determined by the market master, lose
the right 70 said stand upon one days
notice
This new regulation VIII become ef-
fective July /
Col Haskell said yesterday that some
OF the dealers in the new addition 20 the
Eastern Market do not occupy all the
stands. for the choice OF which they paid
a bonus, and for which they are paying
a stipulated monthly rental.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
MAY OIL STREET.
AutOiSts Get Estimate for Laying
Dust on Georgia Avenue.

AutOiSts Get Estimate for Laying
Dust on Georgia Avenue.
Gist Blair, Representing a large number
OF automobile owners. has addressed a
communication 10 the District Comnais-
sioners. in which he asks an estimate
Of the cost Of using oil on Georgia ave-
nue. from Florida avenue to the District
line to lay the dust on that thoroughfa-e
so much used by automobilists Of the
city.
Mr. Blair says Il is the purpose OF
automobile owners using that road 10
contribute 70 a fund With which TO treat
the thoroughfare with oil
The engineering department has given
Mr.. Blair this estimate: THE cost Of
material for the entire macadamized por-
ton Of Georgia avenue north OF PARK
road would be 81. 800 gallons OF oil. at
61s cents per gallon. or S2054
This road from Park road 10 Longfel-
low street IS now being given an apuli-
cation OF road OIL. which Will last part
of the season. The remaining distance
from Longfellow street 70 the District
line. VIII require 1880 gallons. at 81
cents, and amount 10 d,O92 The cost
OF standard road oil would be about the
same.
These applications OF OIL would last the
rest Of the season. with watering in the
extreme dry season. The cost Of LIQUID
asphalt which is more durable. would be
double that OF oil
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
DIED

CHAMBERLAIN-On Friday. June g,
1903. at SO g. n. CHARLES ".
CHAMBERLAIN. beloved brother OF
Mrs. Josephine Thompson. aged sixty
eight years
Funeral from the residence OF his sis
ter, Mrs. Josephine Thompson, I7J7
Thirty-foUrth street northwest, e.
Monday. June p. sr p m Relatives
and friends respectfully invited 70 at
tend Interment al Oak Hi Gene
terry.
COLLIFLOWER-On Wednesday, June
., 1893, JOSEPH THURMAN KIN
DALI COLLIFLOWFR youngest and
beloved son OF Charles E and Annie
NJ CollifOwer
Funeral from his parents residence, I55
Tennessee avenue northeast Satur-
day, June 26 at 9 a IA; thence 10 St
Peters Church. Second and Q streets
southeast, where requiem mass viii
be sung. Relatives and friends invited
20 attend.
WEITZEL-On Wednesday, June 2 1919
ar $50 p m, a. her residence, 474 p
street southwest, WILHELMISA
WEITZEL nee Euth). aged fifty
four years
Funeral from her late residence Sunday,
June q. az 3 .. m; thence TO St
Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Four-and-a-half and . streets south-
west Relatives and friends invited.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
DOWNS CASE GOES TO JURY
Indications Point TO Another Disa-
greement.
Attorney Wolf Again Scores the
City IN Ais Argument Be-
fore the Court.
speuial 70 rhs EashirEo1 Head

Spac-1l 70 rns WaSEing1n Head
Baltimore. Nd. June z.-The second
trial OF william F. Downs. the ex-city
stock clerk charged with enbezzling $1,000
from the city, was concluded this after
noon in the Criminal Court states A.
torney Owens and former Representative
Harry b Wolf. counsel for Downs,
argued the case from the tine court con
veEed gatl 30 o'clock when the case
vas turned over 20 the jury.
Al s O'Clock a recess OF two hours was
ordered BY Judge stockbridge. and the
indications point strongly 70 another dis
agreement IN the event OF no verdict
Downs bail viii probably be greatly re-
duced. and he VIII be released Artor-
Rsy Wolf scored the city for the second
time In his argument
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26


that you were never under the influence
Of liquor in your life. Is that true?''
Yes; that Is quite true, SIR" came the
answer. I have never been intoxicated
IN my life. nor under the influence OF
liquor at any time"
You have heard several witnesses
swear here that you have been under the
influence Of liquor Did each OF them
swear falsely7" asked Mr. Nicou.
Yes; they did" snapped out Mrs.
Gould, so that every one in the court
room could hear her.
jerome Attends Hearing.
AT this point in the proceedings District
Attorney Jerome entered, took his seat
by Justice Dowling, and listened atten-
lively 10 the testimony OF Mrs Gould.
This was Mr.. Jeromes third visit OF
the kind. and AL. including the lawyers
in the case, wondered Just what bearing
on the trial his presence had.
Mr. Farnum has said, Mrs. Gould that
during his long acquaintance with you
there was never any love-making. Is
that true?' the cross-examination con-
tinued
Mrs. Gould said Mr.. Farnun was quite
right. She admitted meeting Farnurn
many times. but said meetings with the
actor were Of a business or social char
acter solely. and she talked with him
about her stage aspirations. She ex-
planned that she was unhappy. and Il
was because OF her sorrow that she looked
10 the stage for relief
May Not Appeal.
Although Delaney Nicou obtained a
thirty-days stay Of the judgment and
three days in which 20 present an appeal
II was learned tonight that there is
little likelihood that Mr.. Gould viii ap-
peal. Neither Will Mrs. Gould appeal
for an increase in the amount OF alimony.
Previous 70 the trial OF the case coun-
sci for Howard Gould offered Mrs. Gould
so 90 a year 10 drop the proceedings.
She declined 70 accept the money. declar-
ing that she wanted the issues OF the case
tried in open court, even II it meant q
financial loss TO her.
Going to Virginia.
II was said tonight that within a short
time Mrs. Gould VIII go down 10 her
farm in Virginia, near Lynchburg, and
spend her time developing the 400 acres
there into one OF the finest estates in
Virginia. Mr. Shearn will take a trip
to Europe and rest until fall
Mrs Gould made this statement To-
night:
Il am the happiest woman living to-
night. because I have been 50 completely
vindieated before the entire world OF all
these horrible charges. Not one little
pang shot through my heart az the small
ness OF the allowance; only supreme Joy
and the deenest gratitude TO Judge
Dowling and Mr.. Shearn reign in my
heart tonight. I send a thousand loving
thanks 20 All VINO have helped me, and
I especially wish to thank the press for
the kindness and courtesy shown me
during the trying ordeal.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
Mr.. MCFARLAND SINKING.

Friends Of Washington VOcultSt Are
Alarmed over His Condition.
William A Mcfarland, the vocalist.
who has been il AZ his home. s15 A street
southeast, for several weeks. vas weaker
yesterday than day OF two ago. and his
friends have become alarmed over his
condition.
Mr. Mcfarland Is one Of the best known
singers in the District. having for years
been connected with the Calvary Baptist
Church and Jewish Synagogue chotrs and
the chorus OF the Church OF the Covenant
and q member Of the Parlor Quartet Up
20 the time OF his illness he was con
neeted with the Post-ofice Department.
a position he had 10 resign on account OF
failing health.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
Ner sfrert LIrhtn.

The District government VIII erect sev-
enteen forty-candls power electric incaa-
descent lamps on underground circuits.
as follows: Seven n Cathedral avenue.
between Connecticut avenue and Wood
ley road northwest. county; six n Czthe-
drsI avenue. east % Conaeetieut ave1ue
northwest. county; four In Twenty-ssverth
street. between GARFIELD street and Cathe-
drai avenue northwest. county Five iu-
candeseent lamps IN Cathedral avenue
between Connecticut avenue and Wood
ley road northwest, county, now mounted
on wooden poles. VIII be discontinued
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
HOLDS LAST REHEARSAL.
st. AIoysius' Church Choir Enjoys
Entertainment.

The choir Of ST. Aloysius' Church. num-
bering fifty boys and men. held its last
rehearsal for the season last evening.
and the usual hour OF hard work was
dispensed with in favor Of a smoker.
During the evening David Thomas, on
behalf OF the choir. presented 10 Rev.
Francis Byrne, s. J., the spiritual direc-
tor of the choir. travel case. Mr..
Byrne is 10 sever his connection with
the choir at this time In order to finish
his three remaining years Of study for
the priesthood.
The arrangements for the evenings en-
tertainment were III charge Of Mr.. T
Harry Maxwell. president Of the choir.
and a committee consisting Of Messrs.
Gsffney. Dougherty, and Corners. Those
present, besides the choristers, were
Ernest T. Winchester. director Of music
Of St. Aloysius'; Ernest Behme. organist.
and J. Clarke Middleton, former organist
Of the parish.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
Altering New Club Quarters.

z. c. Graham, secretary Of the recently
organized Commercial Club. yesterday an
nounced that the lease for the Cameron
house. near the Belasco Theater. which
will be the permanent home OF the club.
has been signed. Alterations Of the rooms
viii be made before the club moves in.
President D. J, Callahan IS receiving
many applications for membership.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
Tax ordered CaneeIea.
lditor Ths Washington Herald: /:

Editor Ths Washington Herald:
A short time since you published an
article headed Rev Osborn must pay
the tax" relative to q personal tax
assessed against him. from which he ap-
pealed. The assessment was made upon
furniture and effects exempt FROM taxa
ton, but the assessor held that he waived
his exemption by renting part OF his
house furnished during several months OF
mis- residence at Washington Grove A
letter from the Commissioners Office. un-
der date Of June g shows that said as
sessment against Rev Albert Osborn has
been ordered Cancelled Your article was
substantially copied in out-of-town pa
pers, which makes a correction OF the in
advertent error very desirable.
RICHARD P EVANS.
Attorney for Rev Osborn.
Washington. June q.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
APPROVES CoURTs-MARrIAL
Lieut.. vsnderErift Exonerated OF
Charge OF FaIsifyfnE.

Acting Secretary OF the Navy Win
throp yesterday approved the action OF
the courts-martiai in the cases OF Sec
ond Lieut.. Alexander A yandergrift,
U. s. n C. and Assistant Engineer Roy
F. Smith. Z. S. n
Lieut.. Vandergrift was exonersted OF
the charge Of falsifying. but was found
guilty Of being absent without leave. His
sentence was the loss OF five numbers IN
grade.
Engineer Smith was found guilty of
nisrepresenting the payment OF a debt
Of honor. but was let on with a repri-
mand and reduction 70 the foot Of
hts grade.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
.. S. Dept Of AsricultuDe. weather Burear

Washington. Friday. June 3. 1905 p N.
There vii be local rains, With somewhat lower
tenpeTature. IN the Atlantic States north Of Yir-
Enia during Saturday and Sunday; scattered show
ers aud continued warm weather are Indicated FOR
the Southern States. the Middle West. the Pains
States and the Plateau ard Rocky Mountain re-
gionS; moderate temperature and generally fair
weather viii prevail in the Lake region and the
Upper Mississippi Valley.
The winds along the New England coast viii be
Hight 20 moderate west TO northwest on the Middle
Atlantic South Atlantic. and East Gulf coasts light
variable; on the West Gulf cosst moderate south
eriy; on tie Lower Lakes light to moderate north
and northwest; on the Upper Lakes light variable,
mostly northery.
Steamers departing Saturday for Esrupean ports
VIII have light to moderate westerly winds and show
ers 70 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
MARYLAND MAN NAMED.

Taft Transmits Nominations TO Sen
ate for Confirmation.
President Taft sent 20 the Senate yes
terday the following nominations: John
Herbert Stabler, Of Maryland, 10 be sec
retary OF the legation Of the United
States at Quito. Ecuador: Philip NJ. HOf-
fe, of Missouri, to be secretary OF the
legation Of the United States AZ Madrid.
Spain.
Nominations for postmasrers were an
nounced as follows: Colorado, Altman
V Bohn, Leadville; A. c. Moulton, Meek
er: Delaware. NJ Howard Jester. VIII
mington; New Hampshire. Arthur II.
COpp. WOlfebOro: New Jersey, Alonzo
Hand, Highlands; William K Wander
stine Maplewood; New York. Lincoln
Sackett. New Lebanon; Elijah P. Rayner.
West Hamton Beach.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
Penalty for Fraud.


approved By the Secretary OF the Treas
ury-
Penalty for Fraud.
Where II IS ascertained thar any return
was made with false or fraudulent intent,
the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
must add 100 per cent 10 the tax. IN case
OF refusal 70 make a return or 70 verify.
the tax IS 10 be increased 20 Per cent
The assessments are 20 be paid before
June %. except IN cases Of false return. in
which cases the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue Is given three gears 10 take
action Failure 70 pay the tax within ten
days after June % is subject 10 a penalty
OF per cent OF the amount OF the tax.
and interest az the rate Of / per cent a
month from the tine The penalty be-
comes due
The returns are 70 be fled in the once
OF the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue.
and shall constitute public records and
be open 20 inspection as such" This
publicity provision Is qualified by a
clause making II unlawful for any officer
Of the government 10 divulge further In
formation obtained by him In regard 20
the business OF a corporation. except upon
the special direction OF TIE President
For violation OF this provision the penalty
provided IS 2 fine not exceeding 1900 or
Imprisonment not exceeding one yea. or
both, IN the discretion OF the court
Penalty for Failure 70 Report.
For failure 70 make the required return
before March l. or for rendering a false
return. q corporation IS liable 70 pen
atty Of not less than 81 600 and not ex-
eee6ing $1,000.
Any person making a false return shall
be guilty Of a misdemean9- and subject 70
q fine not exceeding Sl.0oo. OF imprison-
ment not exceeding one year. or both. n
the discretion Of the court. with the costs
OF prosecution.
AL laws relating 70 the collection re-
mission, and refund OF internal revenue
taxes are made applicable 20 the corpora
ton tax when this can be done consist
entity.
Jurisdiction Is conferred upon United
States circuit and district courts 70 sum
mon witnesses 20 testify OF produce cor
poratiOn books.
The corporation tax amendment as
agreed upon will be found on
Page II.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-26
Axle Breaks and wrecks Car.

While standing at the junction at New
York avenue and Fifteenth street last
evening car No. 80 Of the Columbia
line, In charge OF Conductor W. G. Burch
and Moterman c. ". Walker. was
wrecked. owing TO the swapping OF the
axle under the forward truck. The rail-
road men were at a loss to know the
CAUSE.