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The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Congratulating the trustees of the Uni-
versity on having raised $4,000 with which
to erect a science hall and pledging them
selves 20 raise SlO,O0O with which to build
a gymnasium for the students. the
Alumni Association Of Howard Uni
versity held an enthusiastic and business
like meeting last night in Andrew Rankin
Memorial Chapel.
The object of the meeting was to ar
range for the annual gathering of the
entire alumni 10 be held during com
mencement week. and to perfect plans for
assisting the trustees in enlarging the
facilities Of the university
In his opening address DR.. Kelly Miller.
president Of the association. recounted
with enthusiasm the achievements OF the
trustees in the last few months.
Exceeded Stated Amount
Starting out to raise $4,000 for the
building of a science hall. the trustees
far exceeded that amount. and now have
$4,000, which viii be available by July /.
This. he said. provides for the science
hall Andrew Carnegie's gift Of $4,000
provides for the library and now the
greatest need Of the university is a gym
nasium.
More than anything else" he said.
"our student body, which now comprises
LOO members. needs an opportunity for
physical development The trustees of
the university have offered to provide
$500 for the gymnasium if we Of the
alumni will provide Sl0.c00."
Catching the enthusiasm Of the occa-
sion, several persons arose at one time 10
offer a motion pledging the alumni asso-
ciation TO raise the amount needed. After
discussion. IL was decided 10 appoint a
committee Of fifteen. and to charge them
with the adoption Of ways and means 10
obtain the $4,000 from the 5000 alumni OF
lie university who are scattered through
out the country. 1t was pointed out that
Il each member would contribute s., the
amount would be oversubscribed
During discussion as 20 whether the
gymnasium should be for men and wOm-
en-, the association. with cOnsiderabl
spirit passed a resolution putting itself
emphatically on record in favor Of the
broadest kind OF cO-eduCation.
Acquire a Grand Stand.
Among other things upon which they
congratulated themselves, was the acqui-
sitlon of a grand stand on the athletic
field. The stand was one of those thai
had been erected in Pennsylvania ave
nue. for the inaugural ceremonies. and
was purchased by the trustees Of the uni
versity at a considerably reduced cost.
Among those who attended the meetins
were Dr. J. +. MOreland. Prof Jess,
Lawson. Dr. c. II Marshal. Rev. J. f
Wiseman. Prof Nevel H. Thomas Dr
W V. Tunnel, Dr. J. r Wilder, an,
Z. p Davis
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
TAFT GREETS DRIVER
Chats with Family COachman
of Twenty Years Ago.
DELAYS TRAIN FOR JACK SHEA
President Easily Recalls Man Who
Used to- Drive Him About CIncIn-
nati-JOkeS with Him Hs TO Having
Enough to Eat-May Select GIOu-
cester, Mass, Rs summer Capital.

New Haven. March gO.-President Taft
met an old friend in this city yesterday
whom he had not seen in twenty years.
He was Jack Shea, watchman Of the
New York and New Haven railroad
shops A quarter OF a century ago Shea
was the Taft family cOachman. and used
70 drive "Bnl,- as he called him. around
Cincinnati.
Jack had tried 10 get near the Presi-
dent during his visit in the city, but he
failed because Of the crowd Finally, at
the depot. he scribbled something on a
slip Of paper. and hourishing this about
his head, desperately pushed his way
through the mob. and seeing Detective
Ward al the train steps. urged him TO
let him get TO the President
Give him this slip Of paper and he
will see me" declared Jack
Wards interest was aroused, and he
attracted the attention of Capt. Butt, the
Presidents aid. Capt. Butt came 10 the
platform and called for the man with
the note"
Taft Remembers COachman.
That's me,r replied Shea. holding the
paper up Capt Butt took Il.
Jack Shea. brother Of William Shea,
Mount Auburn Stables. Cincinnati. Ohio. -
il read, and the captain took it to Taft
Immediately.
The President read the note, and mo-
meats reflection recalled that Jack Shea
was favorite coachman for the family
twenty years ago.
Hello. jack the President cried as
he stepped TO the platform, grabbed
Shea's right hand In his two warm fists.
and shook fl heartily
Hello. Bm.~ exclaimed Shea. climbing
up the steps. Had I ought 10 call you
that now? I called you BM as a boy.
and then / called you Judge, but now its
President
call me anything you ike. Jack
smiled Mr.. Taft Are you married. he
asked moment later
No Who'd have me?" replied Jack
Think OF all the pretty girls you used
20 know" teased the President Got a
good job?" he asked
Has Plenty 20 Eat.
NOT as good as yours returned shea.
but have a good place with the rail-
road here sir"
We'll. YOU look as r you were having
enough 20 eat" said Mr. Taft.
Yes, but not as much as YOU" re-
turned shea. poklng the President at the
waist line good naturedly.
During this greeting the engineer was
pulling the engine bell wildly and the
conductors were shouting their "All
aboard"
We'll Jack. I'm mighty glad 10 have
seen yOu.' concluded Mr.. Taft as he
shook his hands again.
so long. and be good" was Shes's in
formal farewell as he Joined the crowd
again.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
TESTS FOR SCOUT CRUISERS.
Coal Endurance and Speed VIII Be
Tried Out.

Newport. R. T., March 2O-Beginning to-
morrow and continuing probably until
April :, the scout cruisers Salem, Bir-
mingham. and Chester viii make a
series OF coal endurance tests" To-
night the cruisers are at Bradford. in
Narragansett Bay, cOaling and otherwise
being prepared for the run To-day the
special board Of observers. consisting Of
Capt. Frank II. Bailey and Commanders
Gustaye Kaenmeling and W White sr-
rived with six assistants. During the
tests one member OF the board will be on
each cruiser, and his duty viii be 10
see how much coal is consumed, and that
the ship maintains her speed.
In addition 10 the coal tests the cruisers
viii race for twenty-four hours. each
making the very best time possible over
a course OF its own selection.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
INDUSTRIAL PEACE URGED.
Washington Association Plans Meet
ing for Wednesdny Night.

Questions Of importance to the en-
ployer and employe will be discussed at
the meeting at the First Congregational
Church Wednesday evening under the
auspices Of the National Industrial Peace
Association
The California delegation in the House
OF Representatives will attend in a body
and viii occupy seats on the platform
with the following vice presidents: \. F
Clapham. Dr. Charles W Needham. John
p Galloway, s w Woodward Isador
Seks. r. a. DrUry, Rev :. II. Woodrow
Rev J. NJ. Gill, Rev r. i. Shipley. f. D.
Stone. d. J. kaufman, g G. COrnwel
J. F Oyster. J. Reilly Stanton, A. NJ.
LothrOp, and B. NJ. Bridget
Efforts have been made by the local
committee 10 make the gathering notable
and representative OF the National Cap
ital
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
Indorre Wade EIIis-

The members of the Ohio delegation in
the House held a meeting yesterday and
unanimously iDdorsed Wade Ellis. for
mer attorney general OF Ohio and now
assistant TO the Attorney General in
Washington. Tor appointment as Solicitor
General Of the United States. to succeed
Henry NJ Hoyt who recently rSigned.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
historic sites Considered.

A conferehos viii be held on the ques-
ton Of marking permanently the historic
sites Of Washington this week. COmmis-
sioner Mscfarland has asked William 2.
Van Wickle. chairman OF the inaugural
subcommittee on marking historic sites,
70 consult with him and cooperate in
the work
There is now S1.co0 available for the
erection of tablets on such places There
were two appropriations made in 1906 and
1907 TO be expended under the direction
OF the Congressional Joint Committee on
the Library
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
ONE CLEw IN PITTSBURG.
Detectives Hear that WhitIa Boy
Was Taken There.

Pittsburg. March 20.-Pittsburg is the
real center Of the search for the missing
Willie Whitla- The Perkins Detective
Agency, detailed on the case. got a cIew
this morning that the boy was brought
TO Pittsburg. and is working on IL Man
ager Perkins. Of the agency, said to-
night:
7 have hopes that before morning we
shall be successful ia finding the boy
We followed a cleW in Cleveland yester-
day which looked pretty good, but il
proved false do not want 10 say any
thing more about our efforts until We
produce the boy.
While We are paving particular atten-
ton 10 the Pittsburg clew. yet We are
not leaving any point unguarded. and are
trailing down every hint that would lead
20 finding the boy
Manager Perkins said that he had no
orders 10 arrest the kidnappers- He had
been instructed by the Whitla family 20
pay over the money and get the boy
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
PERFORMED BY THE G. ". Q.
Calcium Club 10 Give Production at
Columbia Theater.

The Calcium Club. Of George Wash
ington University, viii be seen in its sec
ond production on April 70 and - az the
Columbia Theater. The great success Of
the first effort of the students OF George
Washington University in presenting
their minstrelsy last year. resulted in the
permanent organization Of the club
The production this year win be I'm the
interest OF the athletic association and
viii undoubtedly be a biz factor In plac-
ing the affairs Of the association on a
sound financial basis
There viii be two evening performances
I'm two acts. the first being minstrelsy
with student chorus and end men. The
second act viii present the musical We
hicle. College Days" by Philip Scant-
ling. OF the senior law class.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

days OF the trial having disappsa saIeu- -
is believed that all danger OF iufeiiS, Iis,,
trouble is over, and that the maI'er VIII
now be permitted to rest.
How the Jury stood
The report Of the jury was treturneo
seventy hours and fifteen minutes aiter
the charge had been received Ihe No'e
to acquit John d. Sharp, indicted on the
charge of murder IN the first degree, ana
also as an accessory before the fact was
taken quietly and verdict OF not 6ui'-
ty" was returned yesterday The consul
Grafton in the case OF the two CoopeIs re-
suited in between fifteen and twenty nai-
lots.
On the first ballot II is said. one mem
Der Of the jury voted for murder IN the
first degree and one for acquittal. the
others being divided between murder in
the second degree. manslaughter, and IN
voluntary manslaughter- There were
stormy times during the balloting. and
more than once IL seemed that mistrial
would be the result Finally. about day
break this morning. the last man who was
holding out came over TO the majority,
and the case was decided.
The plea of the defendants who were
represented by more than a dozen OF the
ablest attorneys in this section. was self
defense. they claiming that Mr.. Carmack
fired the first shot, following ii with
second. and that Robin Cooper returned
the fire after the two shots.
Defendants Enter Court.
When the jury was ready to report
to-day. the defendants were sent for and
appeared in the court room al SO o'clock.
two minutes after the twelve jurors had
taken seats in the box for the last time.
Col. Cooper came in with his daughter.
Mrs. Beverley Wilson, and Robin Cooper
followed close after his father. followed
by Mrs Lucius BUrch.
Everybody be seated; Mr.. Clerk, poll
The jury said Judge Hart
Well, gentlemen. have you agreed on a
yerdictg' asked the Judge
We find the defendants, Duncan B.
( Cooper and Robin Cooper. guilty In the
second degree. and fix their punishment
at twenty years in the penitentiary-
said Foreman Burk
80 say YOU alp inquired Clerk HALEY.
so say we all re-echOed the jury.
The jury is excused" said the court.
|
room
No TremOr shown.
AS the verdict was read not a tremor
passed over the defendants. The silence
was intense.
Judge J. NJ Anderson was the first 20
break the silence. and rising he addressed
! the court as follows.
May il please the court. We desire 20
enter a motion OF mistrial on account OF
the partial verdict which the jury rem
dered yesterday"
That motion is overruled' said the
court Judge Anderson then announced
that application for bail %Ould be made
at once. and 90 this Attorney General
McCaTn agreed and the defendants were
released on bond. pending the hearing OF
the court on the motion for a new trial
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
JULY 4. 1913.

During a recent conference be-
tween the President, Secretary Of
War Dickinson. and Col. GOe-
thaIs, chief engineer Of the Pam
anna Canal, the President said
that he wanted the canal COM
PIeted by July 4, 1913
The President said 10 Secretary
Dickinson thet he wanted him to
20 10 the isthmus TO famiIiarize
himself as well as possible with
the WO-k there.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

New York. March re H. Hartmann 5
steam yacht SUltana sailed from this port
to-day for New Orleans. where II viii
pick up the railroad magnate and bring
him back 10 this city after he concludes
his inspection OF his Pacific Coast proper
ties.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
NEWS NOTES OF ALEXANDRIA
Post F, Travellers Protective Asso-
citation, Elects Officers.
Bronze Tablet to BE Unveiled al
Christ Episcopal Church-HOuse
and Lot Is Sold.

Alexandra News Agency. 81 King street. Alex
Hndria. Va, authorized agents and carriers for
The Washington Herald. The Herald Will be de-
livered daily aud Sunday to any address IN Alex-
sndria for 50 cents month
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fde circulatios.-1 circulation IN
Washington larger by thousands than was
ever before attained by any morning news
paper az the Capital It's books are cpen,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
KIDNAPPING CLEWS
PROVE FRUITLESS
Continued from Page One.

a boy. the latter answering the descrip-
ton of the kidnapped lad. near her
home on Friday afternoon.
The entire department is working upon
this CleM.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.

~ King Street.
Alexandria. Va, March 20. At the
annual meeting Of Post +, Trav-
elers' Protective Association, held to-
night in the rooms Of the Chamber of
! Commerce. the following officers were
/ elected for the year: J. !. Williams.
president; II. X. Field. vice president;
| r. NJ. Graham, secretary and treasurer:
/ c. c. Cariin, counsel: c. c. Leadbeater,
r S. Jones. F. S. Harper. G. D. Hopkins.
W. c. Davis. and J. T. Johnson, board
Of directors: A. d. BrOckett, chairman
Of the railroad committee; ]. II. Trimyer.
| chairman of the legislative committee; o.
! II. Kirk chairman Of the press commit
tee; Raymond Hulhsh, chairman Of the
hotel committee; ". A. SmOot. jr.. chair
man Of the employment committee; DR..
! S. B. Moore. post surgeon and physician;
/ Rev J. r. Sewer, chaplain; J. w May.
chairman OF the membership committee.
and ]. Clinton Smoot, chairman OF the
good roads committee.
/ Delegates 10 the State convention. which
meets at Martinsville, Va. April 22-23.
are as follows: W. G. Rogers. J. T.
JOLlSDHs AllltQ llloAiSNLs " H. -
w May, w p Taylor. J. E. Darling.
Edgar warfeld. jr.; H. D. Kirk, Ray
mond Hulfsh, P. Won de Westlaken. NJ.
/ w. Huntington. A D. Brockett, J. Y.
/ Williams, and R. NJ. Graham.
With appropriate ceremonies the bronze
tablet bearing the name Of those who
I served as pallbearers at Washington's
/ funeral will be unveiled at the south
entrance Of Christ Episcopal Church the
afternoon Of April q.
! In the Corporation Court to-day Judge
L. c. Barley. presiding. Florence E Gala
han was granted a decree OF divorce from
Jesse NJ. Callahan.
Capt. r. F. Knox sold at public auction
to-day for G. L. Boothe. special commits
sioner, a house and lot on the north side
of King street between Payne and West
streets. to Peter ). Pullman for $3.50
/ Mrs. F. AdamsOn. for many years mat
ron OF the Alexandra Hospital. has ten
dered her resignation to the board Of
managers.
Three candidates took the internal reve-
nue. examination held by the Civil Sery-
Ice Commission in this city to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
First Class IncIuding BsrIh suj HsaIs.
eRREFVLLY JOE THEsE EAeTs:
HEALTH RESORT
IR0NVlLLE SAEATORIUM
itUh IL BEkCULOSISl.
IronvIIle. Bedford Co. En.

~ 4 w. AEl
n the hcaith-giviug Blue Ridse. Elevation. i.s'5
It. sunny. mooerste winters. cool sumner nights,
90 mosquitoes close Individual attention. inlu-ov-
abe cases cniy; 50 % IS monthly for bed board
Laundry, medicine. and medical service
X. n. FERGUSON a. D.. SUIT
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
HOWARD ALUMNI
PLEDGE $4,000
Former Students Will Raise
Sum for Gymnasium.
ACHIEVEMENTS RECOUNTED

Trustees Started Out 60 Raise
$z5,OOO for Building 0f Science
Now Having $4,000, Which VIII
BE Available by July 1.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
The HOLMHURST.

Pennsylvania ave near Beach En0tstructed oce1a
TleWs private bEths5 stationary EashstaDds with
and cod r1uDiTE water IN bedrocms. Elevator %
street leFeL CarsCty &C Open al TIE yesr-
Hotel eleclIc coaeh meets trairs Literature upon
I request HENRY DARNELL
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Mrs. F. Adamson. for many years mat
ron Of the Alexandra Hospital, has ten
dered her resignation to the board Of
managers
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

Three candidates took the internal reve-
nue. examination held by the Civil Sery-
Ice Commission in this city to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

to-day for G. L. BOothe, special commits
sioner, house and lot on the north side
of King street between Payne and West
streets. to Peter ). Pullman for 81 $40.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

In the Corporation Court to-day Judge
L. c. Barley. presiding. Florence E Gala
han was granted a decree OF divorce from
Jesse NJ. Callahan
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21
TRIP TO EUROPE
is COOPERS' PLAN
Continued from Page One.

days Of the trial having disappeared II
is believed that all danger of further
trouble is over. and that the matter viii
nOr- 10 y,orr,1ff4ed n rest.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

With appropriate ceremonies the bronze
tablet bearing the name of those who
served as pallbearers at Washington's s
funeral will be unveiled at the south
entrance Of Christ Episcopal Church the
afternoon Of April g.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-21

VIRGINIA AVE. seco-c House frun Boara1zrr
Open al geaE OTe-i0cking the s-eel Pc. P--
Tzts hztha J. 4 y. r BOTHWELL-
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-27
Champ.

Rev. II. |. Cobb will preach at
Groves Chapel May Both at II
o clock, and at Bethel at half
past seven in the evening.
johnson Davis and wife were
guests of John Foddy an,! wife
Sunday.
Miss Fannie Snoo!. and broth.
or of Littlcby. visited their aunt,
Mrs. Wcidler, and family Satur-
day and Sunday ana attended
Sunday school at Bethel Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Robert Price, accompanied
by her niece, Miss Mary Bradley
visited her mother. Mrs McCler-
ahan, near Columbia last week.
Mrs. w. II. Rittcr's niece from
Illinois is visiting her aunt and
family here.
+, G.. Cant and II. Licbincood
are painting their residences.
!. r. Blair and wife were the
guests of VIM. Albus and family
Sunday.
Miss Emma Groves who has
been attending Mexico high
school came home last week.
George Settle and sister, Cleo
are visiting their brother. VIM
and family near Ccntralia.
Those on the s;ok list are Mrs
+. G. Cant, Mrs. VIM. Pollock
Mrs, Scott Kerr, Y. G.. Thomas
and Royal Bradley.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-27
Thompson.

Miss Leila Tinsley is at horne
after attending Hardin College
the past winter
s. II. Anderson of Henry coun-
ty was here on business Saturday
with T.. +. Elliott.
j. T. Beatty took the degree
of Master Mason last Friday at
Houston Lodge, located at
Cant.
Miss Kathcryn . Brien is
spending this week with friends
in Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Davenport
entertained a number Of young
folks Sunday.
Miss Edna Cant has for her
guest this week Miss AIaude
Douglass of Benton City.
Misses Otie Baker aud Edna
Cant arrived home from Colum
bia Sunday after attending the
commencement ut the University.
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Underwood
are spending this week with rcla
tiyes in Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. II. X. Thomas re-
turned to their home at Godfrey.
ILL.,, Friday after visit here with
their friends, +. +. Elliott AMI
wife.
Joe COnSidinc bought a pair OF
extra fine hoses in Centralia Sal
urday.
Miss Florence Brown will lcav
in a few days to visit relatives ~
Texas.
Misses Dora and Minnie Max
well are at home from Hardin
College TO spend their vacation
J. r. Davis is working in McX.
leo at the carpenter trade.
Mrs. w. IL. Tiger after visit
ing her son, I'd. returned Ia her
home in Mohcrly Monday.
W. VI. Thompson left Monday
to resume his carpenter work on
Ioungs Creek
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-27
Benton CITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner Of Rush
Hill were guests Of lIicL Hofs.ss
and family Sunday.
,Ino. Kellerhalls anu wife and
Bert Waddington and wife visit
cd in Mexico Sunday.
Miss Anna johnson visited in
Mexico several days last week
and attended the graduating ex-
ercises Of the High School.
Prof. j. w. Atkins has beer
employed as principal OF the pub
lie school here with Miss Malle
Baker Of Montgomery City re-
elected for the primary depart
ment.
Mrs. Chas. Hildebrant returned
from Kansas City Sunday. Mr..
llildebrant will remain there
several weeks, taking X.ray
treatment.
Ed. Cameron of Excello preach.
ed TO a large audience at the
Christian church Sunday morning
and evening. Brother Cameron
has been employed for the year.
lie will preach here again next
Sunday.
j. w. Hines was confined 81
his bed several days last wcef
with lumbago but we are glad
TO note he is again at his place Of
business.
Miss Carry Tratchcl was in 81.
Louis last week buying her spring
stock of goods.
Miss Maudc Romans of I.cbnl-
on, is the guest of her uncle. 4.
+. Romans aud wife.
Mrs RidReway of Columbia IS
visiting at j. w. Douglass
Mrs. Louis Knocble of SaSh
Hill visited relative, here Sunday.
Mrs. Edgar Woodsor aud sJa
of T.. st. Louis are suending 4
month here.
|. j. Russell has put in nice
stock of hardware in the new
building he erected just east of
the bank.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-27
High Hill District.

Irwin Smith of Arkansas visited
home folks here lately.
Mr.. Steinkey is building n barn
for Mr.. Kinsinger.
Egbert Sims delivered Q loads
of hogs at Centralia last of She
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Pulls were
called south of Mexico to see Mrs.
Pulls father who was very i'll and
who died Sunday night.
Grace Smith visited at home
recently. She is attending school
in Columbia.
Lucy Simcoe and Genie Smith
visited with Mrs. b. +. Pulls while
Mr.. Pulls attended the funeral of
Mr.. Edwards, south of Mexico.
Lena Sellers is on the sick list.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-27
Mr.. Edwards Dead.

w $. Edwards, a highly re.
spected citizen Of Liberty district.
southeast of Mexico, died at Il
O'Clock last Sunday night of
pneumonia.
Mr.. Edwards was a native Of
Boone county, Mo-, coming 81
Audran county about 25 years
ago. He was twice married. q,
ms first wife two sons survive
him, Julius and Ezra, both of
near Columbia. His second wife
who SURVIVES him was Miss Monf
I.obertS, daughter Of Mrs. Fannie
'1berts of near this city. BY this
union four children survive.
Elmer of near Benton City, Mrs.
w. ID. Pulls Of Centralia and
John and Luke. at home.
THE funeral was held at the
home Monday afternoon, con.
Quoted by Rev. II. f. Truck. De
ceased was a faithful member OF
the Baptist church. Tuesday the
remains were shipped 10 Colum-
bia and taken to his old home
neighbOrbood, ~ miles south Of
Columbia, for burial.
To the bereaved family the Mes.
sage extends sineerest sympathy.