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The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
LONG-DISTANCE WALKER HERE
John Schumann Made Trip from
New York in Forty Hours.
Plans March 20 California for Purse
of $IO.OOO-CIaims Cham
PiOnshiD OF World.

pushing wheeibarrow. John Schu-
mann, formerly Of Baltimore. Nd. who
claims 10 be the champion long distance
walker OF the world, arrived al The Nh
nicipal Building at l2.D O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. having walked from New
York 10 Washington in forty hours.
SchUmann. IN speaking Of his trip from
Chicago to New York and from the lat
ter city 10 Washington. said: ''On nv
trip I have worn out eleven pairs OF
shoes. eight tires. and six rims. have
walked about forty miles a day: walked
down six men; have been followed by
automobiles, but have left all OF them"
Schumann walked from Chicago 10 New
York recently IN 2S6 hours. He viii leave
here In few days for Chicago. and -ex-
poets 70 lower all previous records FOR
such distance. When the endurance
man was asked II he didn't expect 10
take long rest after such a tourney.
ne replied; No. Indeed I am OF for
New York on August 8. I win meet
Joseph W Williams the champion Eng
hsn long distance walker; we wiz leave
the city side by side for San Francisco
a distance OF more than 400 miles"
The two men viii walk for a $1,000
purse. made up by the New York and
Chicago athletic clubs Schumann IN
tends 70 lecture ar the local theaters. re-
citing many amusing and interesting in
cidents which have followed his trip from
beginning 10 end
Schumann IS far below the average
height and weight he is wiry. and has
the appearance of an endurance man
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

Ensign Hugh K. Aiken. on beard the
armored cruiser North Carolina, now
at Naples, italy. died on board that yes
sci yesterday from injuries resulting
from an explosion Of coal gas. Peter
Mullan. chief water tender was slightly
injured in the accident. dullan's home
was at 26 Cheever. place. Brooklyn.
Ensign Aiken was born in New Or
leans. La, on September o. 1884 He en-
tered the Naval Academy on May IA, 1902.
graduating in February. 1906. He served
as a midshipman on board the battle ship
Texas and on the armored cruiser ST.
Louis. He was promoted 10 the rank OF
ensign on February 13, 1898, and was or
dered 10 the-North Carolina
While at the Naval Academy. Aiken
was prominent in athletics and played on
the football team. In one Of the games
his skull was fractured. and for several
days he was in a serious condition. His
skull was trepanned and a small silver
plate inserted.
Capt Marshall commanding officer OF
the cruiser, reported 10 the Navy De-
partment yesterday that he was making
an investigation to determine the cause
OF the accident. The explosion took
place early Sunday morning during the
daily inspection OF the bunkers.
Ensign Aiken was fatally injured and
died shortly after clock last night
There were no other casualties. except
the slight injuries received by Chief
Water Tender Mullan.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
DECLARES WAR ON RODENTS.
Health Department 10 Begin Cam
Paign OF determination.

Dr- William c. Woodward, health Of
acer for the District. has announced that
the health department viii make war on
rodents. The crusade will be based upon
the sanitary laws. Proprietors OF hotels
and cafes. hoUseholders. stables keepers
warehousemen. and others will be asked
TO cooperate with the health depart-
ment in its effort to exterminate these
pests.
David z Lants. assistant IN the bio
logical survey Of the Agricultural De-
partment. who has given the study OF
rodents considerable attention. is au-
thority for the statement that the annual
property loss in the District from this
source aggregates 500. 600
MI Ldnts suggests as q preventative
OF Tavages by rats and mice that gar
bage be kept closely covered and re-
moved promptly, food supplies kept in
protected recepticles, and that buildings
should be made rat proof BY the liberal
use Of cement and concreting in build
ings. This should not be left 10 indi-
vidual decision. he says. but a REQUIRE
ment in the specifications Of all building
permits issued
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

A new controversy between the State
Department and the Cuban government
has arisen over the proposed dismissal
OF James Page. an American citizen, who
was appointed chief engineer Of the water
supply and sewer system OF Cienfuegos by
former Gov. Magoon during the American
provisional administration.
After a full investigation OF the case.
Secretary OF State Knox has instructed
Mr.. Morgan, American Minister at Ha-
yana, 20 insist upon the retention OF Mr..
Page
Mr. Page was appointed on September
10 1905. IN accordance with a decree OF
the provisional governor. and also in ac-
Icordance with the provisions OF the Reilly
contract for the water and sewer system
OF Cienfuegos. Article 5-of Gov. Magoon.s
decree provided that the engineer shall
hold Office during the term OF this con-
tract. but may be removed BY the pro-
visional governor or other chief executive
OF the state for good cause, after notice
and public hearing
Several weeks ago the secretary OF the
department OF public works OF the Cuban
government notified Mr.. PAGE that he
would be dismissed from the service. 10
take effect on July 20 next. In the note
to Mr.. Page. informing him OF his dis
missal, the secretary OF the department
or public works said the dismissal was
In order 10 observe the regulation OF the
constitution OF the republic OF Cuba and
the law OF the executive power"
Mr. Page Protested.
Mr.. Page protested against his removal
on the ground that the secretary OF pub
lie works did not have the authority 70
dismiss him. he also claimed that his
dismissal would be IN direct violation not
only OF the decree issued by Gov. Ma
goon. but also Of the Reilly contract. un-
der which the water and sewer systems OF
Cienfuegos are being constructed.
The Cuban government has Welded 70
representations made By the State De-
partment on two OF the points al issue
between the two governments mentioned
In the note sent by Secretary Knox 20
President Gomez several weeks ago.
The first question settled as a result OF
the representations in the note was the
Oliver rOad-building contract. on which
the Cuban government had failed 70 make
regular payments. Shortly after the note
was received by the Cuban government
full payments 10 date were made 10 the
William J. Oliver Construction Company.
OF Knoxville, Tenn. for road building IN
the vicinity OF Havana
Minister Morgan yesterday notified the
State Department that the Cuban govern
ment had rescinded the contract for the
purchase OF small arms IN foreign coun-
tries
The United States also protested against
tne purchase OF ammunition abroad with
out oper competition. IN which American
manufacturers would be allowed 10 bid
Mr. Morgan's dispatch added that the
Cuban Conss~S5 h@H adjourned until next
fan. and that no legislation had been en-
acted prejudicial 70 the interests OF the
United States.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
DENIES RIGHT OF TAXATION.
Corporation Counsel Says Railroad
Rolling stock Is ExemDt
OmciaI weather RepOrt-shOweru.

Corporation Counsel Thomas has ad-
vised the Commissioners that in his
opinion the District government cannot
levy an assessment on the rolling stock
OF railroads entering the District He
says he is doubtful whether the courts
would rule, in a test case. that the law
under which the Commissioners bone5 70
collect this tax is sufficiently explicit 10
warrant the Commissioners interpreta-
ton.
II had been estimated that the value OF
the rolling stock in the District aggre-
gates probably between 100000 and 81 =
10000. but as much Of il is not continu-
ously within the Commissioner turisdfc-
ton, question Of doubt IS raised. Rail
road representatives denied the right 10
levy the tax at a recent hearing before
the Commissioners.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
Mrs. BischOn Succeed. Husband.

Nrs. John W BischofI, widow OF John
W Bischof. the composer. who was for
years the organist of the First Congre-
gational Church Of this city. has been
chosen TO nj the position formerly oc-
cupie6 by her husband, and also as the
conductor OF the church choir II is not
yet known whether the appointment OF
Mrs Bischoff is permanent as a sue
cessor TO Prof BischOff VIII not be
chosen until next fall.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
Services for Nirs- Gideon

The funeral services OF Mrs. Catherine
Gideon. for nearly a century a resident
Of Washington, who died al the home OF
her son-in-law. William Colt. at Chevy
Chase. Sunday. Will be held this after
noon. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe pastor Of
the New York Avenue PRESBYTERIAN
Church. will officiate. Mrs. Gideon was
the widow Of George s. Gideon. at one
time numbered among the most promi-
nent OF Washington.s fnanciers.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
KILLED ON FREIGHT CAR.
f. VI. MeLeasOn Forgot to StOOp
Going Under RridEe.

T. W. McLeason Forgot to StOOp
Going Under Bridge.
AS the result Of striking his head
against an iron girder while riding on a
fast freight train. headed for Alexandria,
E. NJ McLeason. eighteen years OF age.
employed as a clerk in the Potomac
freight yards. died shortly before 9 O'Clock
yesterday morning.
Young McLeason desired 10 go 10 Alex
andria early yesterday morning, and in
stead OF waiting for the regular pas
senger train, boarded a freight. He was
standing on a car when the train reached
the Eleventh street bridge. Not realizing
how low the girders OF the bridge hung.
McLeason did not stOop. AS a result his
head was crushed against the ironwork
and he fell 10 the car unconscious.
The train was stopped and the unfor-
tunate young man carried from the Yards.
A hurry call was sent 70 the Emergency
Hospital. but McLeasOn was dead before
the ambulance arrived.
The dead boys father was notified OF
the accident and has taken charge Of the
body.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
Bound Over for Theft.

Charged with having robbed Isaiah For
tune. a member Of their own race. Ed
ward skinner and Osborne Riley, negroes,
We're bound over 10 the grand jury yes
terday by Acting Judge Aukam Fortune
alleges the negroes robed him OF a gold
pin and $12 cash. Both defendants deny
the charge
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY

Steamer Charles MacalasteF Tor Mount Vernon
Daily ard Sunday boats leave seventh street vhsr
at 10 a. m. and % ?. m.
The Pocahontas moonlight tnp down the rirsr
leaving - ?. m. daily ard Sunday
To Fort MOnroe. Norfolk. Newport News. and Al
points S0uth-Norfolk and Washington steamer,
every evening IN the year az e.gs.
Steamer jamestown. Tor a moorlieht tim do-r
the Potomac-LesTes Norfolk and Washington str.m
boat wharf at p. n. daily and Sunday.
To Annapolis and the United States NaTnl Aras
eny-Trains leave every hour on the hall hour frou
Fifteenth and H streets northeast
To Rock Creek and bridge ZoolocjeaI Psrt ~
Chase. and kensingtoE-Csrs from Fifteenth &c..
and New Y0rk z>euue ereTy Afteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
Me.seneer Bor a Thief

On his plea Of guilty 10 the charge Of
embezzlement. John ". Luscombe. eight
cen years old. formerly employed as a
messenger boy, was held for the grand
jury In the Police Court yesterday. The
boy is charged with stealing about s.
from a telegraph company.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
GRANTED NEW TRAIL.
Railway officer Charges Deliberate
Attempt to IncrImFnate Him.

Charging with prejudice two members
OF the police trial board. which recently
returned a verdict against him. when he
was tried on the charge OF conduct IN
becoming an officer, Special Railway or
fcer A R. Brady. has appealed 70 the
Commissioners for a new trial
Commissioners West has ordered his ap-
peal granted In moving for a new trial.
the officer charged that two sergeants
had been endeavOring for two months
TO get him before the trial board on
some charge
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
Anthony HoImead Wants Divorce.

Anthony Holmead yesterday brought
suit against Jessie Holmead for absolute
divorce. charging and alleging inadeuty.
and naming a correspondent They were
married in ST. Louis. No. November ..
1902 Attorney Campbell Darlington rep
resents Mr. Holnead.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
CharEed with nooIkmnkinr

Pleading not guilty. Fred Ribnitski.
tailor. 1116 Eighteenth street. was bound
over TO the grand jury in the Police Court
yesterday on the charge Of making a
handbook. The alleged bookmaker was
arrested Saturday by Sergt. Brown. De-
tective Embrey, and Patrolman Allan, OF
the Third precinct.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
Mrs. NIcCIurx BuTfed.

Funeral services for Mrs Edmonia Nc
Clurg. wife OF Medical Director Walter
McClurg. U. S. N. we're held yesterday
afternoon at her late residence. 1905
Twentieth street northwest. Rev. Dr.
Thomas Cole Officiated- The interment
was In Arlington National Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
BURIED WITH MARTIAL HONOR
MAJ. James W. Long Inferred nt
Arlington Cemetery.

Arlington Cemetery.
Maj. James ". Long. OF the United
States army. who was fatally injured last
Friday in an automobile accident al Sew
enteenth and. II streets northwest. was
buried yesterday afternoon In Arlington
Cemetery.
Funeral services were held al the fam
hy' residence, 1906 Seventeenth street
northwest at 2:30 o'clock in the after
noon, after which the body was escorted
. Arlington by a troop OF cavalry. where
II received buried with full military
hOnors
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
CUBA IN new PLIGHT
Knox Insists on Retention Of
American Engineer.
OTHER ISSUES ARE SETTLED

James Page, Director OF Water Sup
ply and Sewer system at CienfueEOs,
Notified of His Dismissal ain Order
TO Observe Regulation OF the Seyv
Governments COnEtitutiOn."
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
IOc F,xnnorrfed NM A., E..n,tI--

Reliable Garden Hose Proves Cheapest
In the end. We sell best grades, I0c 10 2o-
IT. Lindsay's Rubber Store. 923 F.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

Or apartment for the summer arrange
with Washington Safe Deposit Co. 9l6 pa
ave-. 10 store your household effects. San
itary freproOf rooms, s. mo. I'D. Tel. 3s1
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

Electric Faus, Electric Repairing, EIec-
trio lighting. Consult US. Shedd's. 432 Ctr
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
SprTnE Sf0ck
CaverIy's Plumbing. 1884 c nv.

OF cookers. gas ranges, water heaters.
616 18th st.-C. A Muddin1az & Co.-i2Os q
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

size. sc: small SIC: Salmon Sc: Fish
Roe, Sc; Potatoes. 25c PIX; Fancy Prunes.
5c. 1920 9Th ST. NV, and J. T. D. Pyles'
y other stores
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

4 Popular Form of Recreation.
An outing IN a T. T. co. taNicah. Rates
only s. per hour. Phone North I212
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

The Place 90 Sell or store Goods.
Weschler's. $40 Pa ave. NV. Phone Ia
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
ENSIGN AIKENKILLED
Explosion on Cruiser North
Carolina Is Fatal.
COAL GAS CAUSES ACCIDENT

Victim Was Appointed 10 the Naval
Academy from New Orleans, La,
in May, I9O2-PrOminent Football
Player-OnIy Brief Details OF Offi-
GERS Death Given Department.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13

watch t0E a alty-RanaIs HIghlands.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made By Ths
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona foe circulation circulation IN
Washington larger by thousands than was
ever before attained BY any morning
newspaper a. the CaDitaI It's bOosT
are open
The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
- Home Rnkinr I. No.
when Giving Up Your House

Now that Jno- G. Neinberg's Bread ha,
become better known Ask grocer for il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-03
HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Several New Appointments are Ex-
pected This Week.

Washington, Aug. "A choice Sc
lection Of committee assignments is to
be handed out by Speaker Cannon this
week. 1t is impossible to verify this
statement by anything that is said by
those prominently mentioned" for
certain chairmanships, but the fact re-
mains that faithful service and fidelity
to the Speaker and the Republican
regulars probably is to be rewarded
before the special session adjourns.
1t is in the nature of things con-
gressional that new chairman of the
committee on banking and currency
will be named. 1t is no secret about
the House that Representative Vree-
land OF New York is the Speakers
choice.
A. is said that Representatives Gard
ner Of New Jersey and Parker of New
Jersey will get the postoffice and judic-
larry committees respectively.
The task Of appointing committees
Is a momentous one for Mr.. Cannon
this year because there are quite
number Of members who are expected
tc be "disciplined" and large number
of others whose adherence to the
regulars" must be given recognition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-03
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Henry C. Swords, president of the
Fulton Trust Co., was elected treasurer
of the New York Stock Exchange Mon.
day to fill the unexpired term of the
late Franklin w. Gilley, who died sud-
denly recently. Mr.. Swords is mern~
Der of the governing committee and
also of the committee on admissions to
the exchange, of which he became a
member in 1871
Admiral Sebree's armored cruiser
squadron of the Pacific fleet, eight yes
sells strong, will be absent from the
United States on its coming cruise to
Asiatic waters little more than five
months. 1t will visit Honolulu, Ad-
miralty Islands, Manila, where the
yearly trget practice will be held, and
theChinese and Japanese ports of Hong
Kong, Woo Sung. Kobe and Yokohama
Only two vessels, however, will go TO
the Chinese and Japanese ports, ex-
cept that the whole squadron will as
semble off Yokohama Jan. 49, on which
day it will start home. touching at
Honolulu and reaching San Francisco
Jan Sept. 25. 1t will leave San Fran
cisco Sept. g. The squadron will ar
rive in Honolulu Sept. Is, where it win
remain nearly month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-03
Immortality of Little Things.

-, Three little children We're playing on
chased another into n tight corner. and
trimmphantly touching her. cried "Tag!'
With almost the same words little Ju-
Illus Caesar or little Titus Sempronius. in
d the days zs when Rome was, caught one
~ 1t is said that the Oldest tune in the
world Is that sung to the irreverent words
Of We Won't Go Home Till Morning"
The Breton peasant sings to this air the
immortal chant of 'Moronton, Mironton
Mironton" and the Crusaders of King
Baldwin used to startle the echoes of
Libanus and of Hermon with rolIicking
choruses to the same succession of notes
PhilOlOgistS and antiquarians find their
most priceless treasures in words describ-
ing frying-pans and chairs. BY the an
cestry of words describing the commonest
of common things the history of nations
and empires is revealed. Dust is the old
est thing in the world
These reflections are not strictly new
But It is comforting reflection, occa-
sionally, to one of the common people to
reflect that while empires and majestic
kingdoms may rise and tower for a day,
yet the commonest word we speak is
!onged lived than they.-New Orleans
Item.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-03
SAN ANTONIO CROPS
Are Much Earlier Than Those Of
Southern California.

San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 1.-(Spe-
iaD.-Arrangements just completed
between truck growers in the San An
tonic district and Chicago produce men
will make it possible for the people of
that city to get the earliest shipments
OF fresh vegetables. melons and other
crop pr any city in that latitude. San
Antd!no crops are even earlier than
those Of Southern California. The ar
rangements were made by a number of
Ohio truck farmers who have recently
purchased large tracts of land in the
artesian belt south of this city and who
have been dealing with Chicago mer-
chants while still in Ohio. The tract
they have opened UP is known as West
Gardendale and has a soil that will
grow every variety of truck known. G..
II. Norton and Frank Allen of Toledo,
Ohio, F. n. Jones of Ironton. Ohio, and
G. Fl, Phillips of Lima, Ohio, are some
of tho men interested in the enterprise.
Carload shipments only will be made
and solid trains of San Antonio vege-
tables are anticipated. The important
fact in this connection Is that rotation
of crops near this city and to the south
is an all-year-round matter and that
the temperature though reaching the
freezing point several times each win
ter, Is never low enough to seriously in
terfere with the farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-03
SCIENCE AND PUBLICITY.

DR.. Petit. of Ottawa, says: mo
agent is more potent for good or evil
than the secular press which each day
reaches 80 per cent of the reading pub
lie. Busy people get about all of their
general information from newspapers,
which are the only printed source Of
information for fully one half of the
reading public. The physician who
furtfers his own interest by doing
good work is entitled to the reward
which such service may bring. Thia
may be scientific research, promotion
of public health, or anything or every
thing which promotes legitimate medi-
cine and public welfare. Encourage
legitimate publicity along rational and
less harmful lines" New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-03
BECOMES CIRCUIT RIDER.
Spokane Pastor Resigns to Take Up
New Wofk in Oregon.

Spokane, Wash. Aug. 2.-(SpeciaD.-
Rev. DR.. 6. William Giboney, for II
years pastor of First Presbyterian
church of Spokane, has accepted a call
with headquarters at Medford, to be-
come a circuit rider in southern Oregon,
BEGINNING his work early in September.
III will preach the gospel in mining
and lumber camps throughout the dis
trict, also establish missions and Sun
daY schools, and he believes the out
doG life will improve his health. DR..
Gibbney conducted a highly successful
pastorate at First church, where his
congregation included many prominent
families in Spokane. and his removal
from the city is regretted by thousands
whose acquaintance he made during his
stay Former parishioners. headed by
Rev DR. s. Willis MacFadden, are
planning a farewell reception for the
middle of August, when DR.. Giboney
will be presented complete riding out
fit, including chaps, quirt and saddle
bags. The new circuit rider is nego-
tiating with rancher in the Horse
Heaven country. southwest of here.
for a pair of cayuses for cross country
riding when he takes up his duties In
the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-03
RIDES THROUGH HURRICANE.
Steamer Fort Morgan Damaged and
Two Of Captains Ribs are Broken,

Mobile. Ala, Aug. 1.-The Norwegian
fruit steamer Fort Morgan arrived here
from Bocas del Toro. Panama, after
terrible battle to keep afloat in the
recent hurricane. Parts of the deck
ing over the bridge and all the after
roof of the cabin were carried away.
Capt. Olsvik was dashed against the
cabin and two of his ribs were broken.
Capt. Olsvik reports that the hurricane
was far more severe than the one
which destroyed the Galveston in 1900.
TIE hurricane ragged for 36 hours. and
the steamer was hove to for more than
an hour to prevent her from being lost.
The seas that washed the roofing of
the cabin bridge and carried away the
roof of the after deck almost envet-
oped the steamer. 1t was one OF these
waves that hit Capt Olsvik and fft
iured him. He resumed his post ~
the bridge. and remained on deck ID
til Monday morning about daylighf2
when the wind went down. The vessel
made gallant fight. and with a
trained crew reached Bocas del Toro
in safety