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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
RITES RECALL ANNIVERSARY
Mrs. Willard Was Married Fifty
four Years Ago Tomorrow.
Family Had Planned 10 Observe the
Day-BOdy 10 Be Taken 10
Vermont for Burial.

Services over the body Of Mrs. Sarah
Bradley kellogg Willard. wife Of Henry
A. Willard. who died Tuesday morning.
will take place AZ 2:9O o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at the residence. 1888 X street
northwest
Services will be conducted by Rev. S.
r. Maxwell pastor of the Unitarian
church Of Greenfield. Mass; Rev. John
Van Schaick. IT,, Of the Church Of Our
Father. OF this city and Rev John Syn
der. pastor OF the Unitarian Church OF
Nantucket, Mass. These pastors have
been closely associated with Mrs. Willard
and her family for years.
After the services in this city. the body
will be taken to Walpole. VT. where serv-
ices will be held before the interment at
Westminster. Vt. Mrs. WIZARDS girlhood
home. The funeral party from this city
viii be II. 4. willard. the husband: Mr..
and Mrs. II. X willard Henry Augustus
Willard. second: William Bradley VII
lard. Sarah KelIoEg Willard. Daniel Kel-
logg. Rev. s. Il. Maxwell. Mrs. Laura b.
Hornor. Miss Alice VI. Prentiss. Mrs. p.
W. Hoyte, Dr. J.. II. Reichelderfer. II. W.
Reed, and the family servants.
The day Of the services IN Washington
viii fall on the hfty-fourth anniversary
OF Mrs. Wizards wedding day. for the
celebration OF which arrangements had
been made by the family.
There viii be present at the services in
Washington members Of the Association
Of Oldest Inhabitants. OF which Mr.
Willard is a vice president. representa-
lives Of Garfield Hospital and members
OF the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton
Mrs. Willard was born at Saxtons
River. VI. August II, 1851. At the age OF
nine months she was taken by her par
ents 10 the home OF her grandfather.
William c. Bradley The grandparents
took possession OF the child and reared
her IN their home, where she lived until
her marriage 10 Mr.. Willard. IN 1855
For hfty-four years Mrs. Willard had
been affiliated with the life OF Washing
ton City. and won numerous friends
Mrs Willard is survived by her hus-
bond. Nhrother, Daniel kellogg. Of West
minister. VI. and threS grandchildren.
Henry Augustus Willard, second. Will
lam Bradley Willard. FIVE years old. and
Sarah Kellogg Willard. three years old.
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NEW MAP OF WORLD PLANNED.
Bailey Willis and stephen }. Kubel
to Represent America.

Plans and details Of the international
geographic congress have been arranged
for the meeting November l6. in London.
for the purpose OK making a map Of the
world. according to a common plan.
Bailey Willis and stephen j. Kubel.
topographers in the United States Geolog-
ical Survey. OF the Department Of the
Interior, have been selected 20 represent
this country at the congress. and viii
san Tomorrow on the Baltic from New
York.
Since 1891 steps have been taken by
Europe and the United States toward an
agreement TO make a complete map Of
the world. so that any part Of the map
which might be made by one country may
be so arranged as 10 match with that OF
any other country.
At the International Geographic Con-
gress in Geneva, Switzerland. last year
certain definite proposals were agreed
upon. and the British government pro-
posed that "A conference be called in Lon
don at which samples Of maps being
made by different countries should be
submitted.
Since the proposal Of this plan. In 1891,
the United States Geological Survey has
Deen engaged IN uOlnE topographic work
I'm accordance with the agreement In
consequence Of the wide interest shown
by the United States in the conference.
Secretary Ballinger, Of the Department
Of the Interior. has designated Mr.. Willis
and Mr.. Kubel to represent this country
at the conference
Lieut. Col c. :. Close, OF the British
war Office. which has control OF the con-
ference, will be the executive head The
meeting will be composed Of delegates
from Great BritdAn. including Australia,
India, and Canada; Germany, France.
Austria Italy, Japan, and other nations.
representing practically every civilized
country on the globe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst. one Of the
foremost leaders Of the woman's suffrage
movement in England. who is making a
lecture tour in this country. was rendered
a reception last night by the Equal Suf-
frage Association Of the District Of Co
lumbia at the headquarters Of the Ma
tional woman's Suffrage Association, 1919
II street northwest.
Receiving were Mrs. Jessie Waite
Wright. president Of the Equal Suffrage
Association: Mrs Frances Marsh Greg
DRY. president Of the Political study Club:
Mrs. Catherine c. Farrar. president OF
the Elizabeth Cady stanton study Club;
Miss Mabel Foster. president OF the Col
lege Equal Suffrage League: Mrs. Charles
NJ Pepper. president Of the Federation OF
Women's Clubs: Mrs. Anna E. Hendley.
treasurer. and Mrs. Lydia Adams-Will-
Jams. secretary OF the District Woman
Suffrage Association.
Mrs Pankhurst Is quiet, sweet-faced
woman I am delighted" she said.
with my reception in this country. al
though II Is just what I expected from
my sisters on this side of the water
Not Here to Make stir.
81 am not here 70 stir up the women
Of washington or urge them TO storm
your President or your Congress Hap
PLY your American men seem gifted with
courtesy and consideration for cur sex
which makes them at all times lovabIe
gentlemen. even when they do not agree
with our ideas OF What is right
81 am come TO Washington because It
Is the Capital OF your great nation, and
7 am going TO tell it's good people of our
work and progress abroad. especially in
my own country. where we have made
wonderful advances I hope 10 remove
whatever wrong impressions your people
may have gathered from the fanciful
newspaper accounts of our sacrifices for
the cause
ct do not believe II viii ever be neces-
sary for American women TO endure what
we English women have had to endure
in order 20 attain the right 10 vote, and.
although that right is not yet ours, the
goal is within sight and e VIII not he
possible FOR our antagonists at home TO
bar us much longer from an equal enjoy
mcut of the franchise.
Woman suffrage I'm this country Is
only question of time. and from present
Indications the time will be short II
81 70 be a good thing for the United States
beyond a doubt and Il IS absurd that
The women or this country have not al
ready obtained the right 90 vote. lying
as IL does. almost within their grasp"
Accompanied by Miss Pethick.
Mrs. Pankhurst IS accompanied by her
friend and companion. Miss Pethick. sis
ter OF Mrs Pethicl5-Iawrence. editor OF
Totes for Women. official organ Of che
English sunragettes Mrs. Pankhurst
and Miss Pethick viii be guests OF honor
this afternoon at o'clock at a luncheon
given by the College Equal Suffrage
League at the Tea Cup Inn. The suf-
fragette leader will lecture at o'clock
.n the evening az old Masonic Temple
under the auspices Of the District Won
AN Suffrage Association. on why
women want 20 vote.
Mrs. Pankhurst viii leave this city to-
morrow for Baltimore where she will
lecture Sunday afternoon She goes from
there 20 Philadelphia. whore she viii be
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Manufacturers Enter Protest.

Royal Z. CabeI, Commissioner Of In
ternal Revenue. gave a hearing yesterday
morning to attorneys representing manu-
facturers who were protesting a ruling OF
the Internal Revenue Bureau made by
Mr.. Cabelrs predecessors in office. which
holds that the addition of caromel or
coloring matter 10 any spirits amounts
10 rectifyins, within the meaning of the
statute. and should be so considered for
purposes Of taxation. Commissioner Ca
bell took the case under Amusement. and
promised to give a decision that will final
ly establish the rule Of the Office within
the next ten days
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CHASE-Departed this life Tuesday. Nc
vember 2, 1909. at l2-Zo o'clock, at h.r
residence. Sl5ls q street sOuthweSt.
after a long illness. AGNES CHASE
grandmother OF Mamie Williams,
Blanche Lewis. and Eva Parker.
Funeral Sunday, November :, at
p. m. from ST. Pauls A. NJ r
Church. Eighth street between ID ana
4 southwest Relatives and friends
are invited 70 attend
COLEMAN-On Thursday. November l.
1893. PHILIP ". COLEMAN. late III
Company 1, Eighth Regiment Michi-
gan Volunteer Infantry.
Funeral from his late residence, SoI
street northwest Saturday, November
S, az p m. Interment private
DONALDSON-On Thursday morning.
November q 1909, kATHINkA. be
loved wife Of Walter Donaldson.
Funeral from her late residence. % r
street northeast. Saturday, November
o at 10 a m. Interment private al
Oak Hill Cemetery.
LUCkEY-On Thursday. November 4.
1863. at 10 p. m, at 1725 L street
northwest. z DELPHINE, widow
Of Levi P Luckey-
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
MULLEN-On Wednesday. November :,
1909. at 4.45 p m. ARTHUR D.. be-
loved son Of Julia and the late Ber-
nard Mullen.
Funeral from his late residence SIS Sth
street northeast, Friday. November 5.
al a. m. Requiem mass at st Jo-
SephS Church. Friends and relatives
invited philadelphia papers please
copyD
PFUFFER-On Thursday, November 4.
1903. Mrs. \. Y. PFCFFER. daughter
or late George R HeTriCk and wife Of
late II. II. Pfuffer, at residence OF her
son. George B. PfUffer. at Annapolis.
Nd.
Funeral service at chapel Oak HIN
Cemetery Saturday, November 6, II
a. m.
PRANGLEY - Entered into rest on
Wednesday. November 3. 1909. at $40
a. m, MARY A. PRANGLEY, beloved
mother OF Arthur G.. Osborn W. and
Ernest B. Pransiey.
Funeral from ST James Episcopal
Church, where remains viii lie in
state until Friday. November :. at
800 a. m, when requiem mass will be
said lnterment at LOuden Park, Nd.
Funeral private. Baltimore Md
papers please copyD
SEATON-On Wednesday. November ..
1899, HULDA. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. c. H. Seaton, at Glencarlyn, Va.
aged four years and two months.
Interment at Falls Church Friday aft
ernoon. November 5. at . o'clock. Flu
neral private
SPRINGMANN-On THURSDAY morning.
November T. 1909, JAMES W. SPRING
MANN. beloved husband Of Nettie
Springmann, in his sixty-ninth year
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services SATURDAY..
November s. az p. m, from his late
residence, 4y7 Maryland avenue south
west
SPANG-On Wednesday, November ..
1879 at 80 p. m. VIRGINIA ELLEN,
beloved wife of Edwin II. Spang.
Funeral from residence, 1880 Columbia
road, on Saturday, November 6. at
p IN lnterment at Rock Creek Gene
terry. Relatives and friends respect
fully invited. philadelphia papers
please copy
NILSON-Departed This life on Tuesday
November p 1893. at 2.3O D. n, az her
residence, 11l5 Eighth street northwest.
JANE F.. wife OF the late Charles
wilson and devoted mother OF Charles
W, James H, Eliza F. Wilson. and
Mrs. J. Henry Lewis
Funeral Friday. November 5 at > D.
M from Plymouth CONGREGATIONAL
Church Friends invited. Casket will
not be opened at church. New York
papers please copy)
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Gen. John ]. Coppinger. U. S. A. re-
tired, died last night az 1890 o'clock at
his residence, so Eighteenth street north
west. after an illness Of about ten days.
Death was caused by pneumonia, from
which, on account Of his advanced age.
he was unable 10 rally.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock from St Matthews
Catholic Church. Mgr Lee win oficiate.
Interment will take place in Arlington
Cemetery.
Gen. Coppinger was born IN County
Cork, Ireland. October Il, 1884 His faith
er was William Coppinger, a scion Of one
Of the most ancient and distinguished
families in the south Of Ireland.
At an early age Cen Coppinger re-
ceived a commission in one OF the yeo-
many regiments then being raised in
England for service in the Crimean war.
but was mustered out at the close Of the
conflict without having seen active serv-
ice. Soon after his honorable discharge
from the British army he received a
commission in one OF the Papal regi
ments. and served against Austria In the
campaign of 1860 He was taken prisoner
in the defense OF the La Rocca gate at
Rome and was confined I'm a military
fortress in Austria until the end OF the
war. For his brilliant services in this
conflict he was decorated by the Pope
with The Order Of St Gregory
Joined Union Army.
Soon after his release from the Aus
trlan prison he was invalided home TO
Ireland, where he remained only a snort
time before coming 10 this country. where
he received a commission in the Union
army upon the recommendation o. Arch
bishop Hughes. He was a companion Of
the Irish patriots Kelley. O'Kief. and
Keogh who distinguished themselves IN
the war he was commissioned a captain
in the Fourteenth New York Infantry
September So 1851. and served with con-
spicuous galiantry through the entire
four years OF hostiiues. Severely wound
ed al the second battle OF Bull Run. he
lay il IN the field hospital for many
months. He was promoted 70 the rank OF
colonel Of the Fifteenth New York Cav
airy January y. 1865. After the civil war
he served against the Indians on the
frontier as captain in the Twenty-third
major in the Tenth. and colonel OF the
Twenty-third Infantry
he was commissioned a briEadier gen
eral April o. 1895. and commanded the
Department Of the Platte until the out
break Of the Spanish war. He was made
a major general of volunteers July. 1855
and was placed I'm command OF the
Fourth Army Corps He was retired on
account OF age on October II. 1895
Gen. Coppinger was married 10 Alice
Blaine. eldest daughter Of James .
Blaine. February -. 1883. Mrs. Coppinger
died In 1880. Since his retirement. he had
been a resident OF this city. and was for
many years one OF the governors Of the
Metropolitan Club, % which Office he was
reelected only few days before his
death. He is survived by two sons,
Blaine and Conor Coppinger.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
MRS. TAFT INVITED.
Florists Expect wife of President
VIII Attend

Although active preparations for the an
nual flower show. which opens Monday
at the old Masonic Hall. have been in
progress FOR the past two weeks, the
personnel Of the committee which is 10
have fun charge Of the affair was not
made public until last evening.
+. II. Kramer. president Of the Florists
Club Of Washington. will head the com
mittee, ex ofiicio, with the following:
William F. GUIDE, president Of the Cham
Der OF Commerce: George Cook. George
Shaffer, John Robinson. +. Mayberry.
Edward Schmid. and w. Marche
At a meeting Of the committee held
last evening at the home Of the presi-
dent OF the club II was decided 70 ex-
tend an invitation 10 Mrs. Taft 10 at
tend the show.
One OF the features OF the show this
year will be the number Of private ex-
hibits. Mrs, Letter notified the commit
tee yesterday afternoon that she wishes
10 enter some OF the prize plants of her
private gardens. which include some very
rare species of fora.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
REAL ESTATE MAN STABBED.
w. :. Nelson Charged with Attack
ing Hugh VI. Boyer.

The police are searching for W. S. Nell
son. a carpenter employed at the Sol
diers' Home. who is accused Of attacking
and stabbing Hugh NJ Boyer. a real es-
tate dealer living at Eleventh and II
streets northwest.
Boyer is in the hospital at the Soldiers
Home with a wound I'm his left side and
a cut across his mouth. The police allege
Boyer and Nelson had trouble several
days ago. and when they met at Eagles
Gate in the Soldiers Home yesterday az
ternoOn they renewed the argument
Nelson is accused Of drawing a knife
and attacking Boyer. infiicting the inju-
ries before the man could defend himself
Boyer fell. trying 90 cover his face with
his hands. fearing a second slash across
the face Nelson ran. disappearing in a
few minutes. II is thought he boarded a
car and rode to the city.
Inmates of the Home witnessed the
fight from distance and ran 70 the aid
Of Boyer. Physicians say his injuries are
not serious.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. S. Der,. Of Agriculture Weather Bureau.

L. s. Dert. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington. Thursday. November T. sos p. N.
The development southwark 4 the depression that
was over Ontario WEDNESDAY night resulted m light
rains Thursday IN The Eastern Lower Lake region
The Middle Atlantic states. and New England else
where over the country fair weather urevailed eN-
cept over the extreme northern districts west Of tbs
Rocky Mountains
Although temperatures hare fallen slightly over
the northern half q the country. they arr gen
orally above tho seasonahlc average. yery much 50
in The Mississippi and Missouri valleys. the Plains
States. and the Northwest
Except n the Northwest there we're no well
defined disturbances on the msp Thursday night
hut there are some indications uf the develop
ment Il one In the Southwest. With an apparent
eastward terdency This movement shosild resslt
IN unsettled weather Friday IN the Southwest en-
tending Friday night and Saturday into the Alissis-
sirpi and Ohio valleys the northern portions a Ac
East Guf States, and possibly the Southern Upper
Lake region. and Western Lower lake region. with
rain elsewhere generally fair weather viii prevail
Friday and saturday. excerpt On the North Pacific
Coast.
Temperatures viii change but little during En-
day. but Saturday II will BE- somewhat cooler
in the Plains States and Central valleys. and
warmer IN the Middle Atlantic States and Lower
Lake region
The winds along the New England coast viii be
moderate westerly. becoming variable Saturday: on
the Middle Atlantic coast. moderate northwest 20
NORTH on the South Atlantic C1ast. light westerly
becoming variable: the East Gull coast liSh.
and variable. becoming southcrly; on the West Gun
coast. moderate southeast 20 south on the Great
Lakes light and variable
Steamers departing FRIDAY for European ports viii
have moderate northwestery winds with fair wealth
er 20 the Grand Banks
Local Temperature.
Midnight ~; a. m. IS. a. m. IS: 6A n. 81:
a. m. 8; 10 a m, S.; y noon IS: . p. m S.
p m, 81 p. m, IS p. H.. q; &c ?. m, So
Minimum. a.
Relative hunidity-s a. m. g; 2 p m. Il: D.
m. So Rainfall ,s p. m. 20 r. NJ o. Hours
q sunshine -; per cent Of possible sunshine. 20
Temperature same date last year-Msximum s.;
minimum, g.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Sues Railway Company.

Eliza Dyer yesterday instituted suit in
the District Supreme Court against the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany 70 recover damages Of $500 for
injuries alleged 70 have been received on
February 3. 1909 The plaintiff claims
that while she was alighting from a car
at Eleventh and r streets northwest, the
car was started, throwing her 10 the
street She claims she suffered serious
injuries including partial loss Of sight
in one eye.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
LOCAL BRIEFS

Proceedings for maintenance were yes
terday instituted in District Suprgme Court bv
Emily +. h6siT against William H. keSer. The
petition was fled By Attorney Robert T. Mattingly.
Funeral services fer Andrew W. Peters
who died Saturday night. were held wednesday az
the Church Of Our Rcdocmcr Rev ID. +. Wiseman
Officiating The burial was conduted with Masonic
hono-s
Walter c. Groome. charged with the
larceny Of a diamond ring was Yesterday acquitted
by q jury IN Criminal Court No. J. He Vas de
Tended by Attorneys James A. Toomey and Marx
Steamsu-
Georgia Y. Drum was yesterday granted
a decree q divorce by Justice Barnard from John
William Drum. The petitioner. was also given the
custody Of a child. Justice Anderson granted n
divorce 20 Leonard Cosimauo from Elizabeth Cosi-
manc-
Funeral services for William Quinn
were held yesterday afternoon from the residence
q his daughter. Alrs Eugene GrSs0m. l27 G. street
northeast There was a large representation Of the
G. \. r. present lntorment in Congrcs
siona Ccmetery
DR.. John r. II. Waring. formerly Of
the staff Of the Emergency. Hospital. now a member
Of the Medical Corrs. L. $. A., has been trans
ferrod from Fort Riley 20 Manila, p. l.. f1r which
place he sails to-day on the transport sheridan
from San Francisco.
A statue OF ChriStos Consolator a gift
q Mrs Benjamin Reeves Russell wife Of Col. Rus
sell, Of the Marine Corps has been placed in the
tower Of 81. Thomas Episcopal Church. Nrs. Rus
SELL who designed the statue donated It as a me
mortal 10 an aunt. Mrs. Camilla Cook
Herbert z. Winlock. formerly Of this
city. is a member Of the Egyptian expedition u the
Metropolitan Museum Of Art which sailed yesterday
from New York for Alexandria. Egypt. 20 begin
work on the concessions az the oasis Of Kharga
Mr.. Winlock is the son Of the late William g.
Winlock former Official of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton. lie graduated from Western High School
IA this city. IN 1902.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
WIND PREVENTS FLIGHTS.
Aviation school at College Park May
Move 10 Southern Quarters.

A breeze that kept hugging the thirty
miles an hour mark, blew over the avia-
ton field at College Park yesterday. and
consequently the school Of applied aero
nautics had to take a recess.
Unless there is some unexpected de-
velopment. however. the Signal Corps
officers win make flights. when the
weather Is good. for more than month.
After that time a field in the South
may be selected for further experiments
in aerOplaning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Ruling on Imported Dolls.

The Treasury Department decided yes
terday that dolls and doll heads were 10
be held by customs officers to be dutlabIe
at 30 per cent ad valorem. instead of 60
per cent ad valorem, the duty imposed
on china toys. In view OF the heavy i'm
portation OF dolls on account Of the near
approach OF Christmas, the collectors Of
ports Of the country have been calling on
the customs officers for an Interpretation
Of the law.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
TOO SLIPPERY FOR HORSES.
Subway in II Street and AnaeOstia
Bridge VIII BE sanded.

To prevent horses from slipping and in
juring themselves. Superintendent Wood,
of the street cleaning department, has or
dered the subway in II street northeast,
over which tho tracks from Union Sta
ton pass. and the Anacostia Bridge TO be
sprinkled with sand
Conditions in the subway are said 70
be especially bad, due 10 the dampness
and 10 the pitch Of the street. Numerous
have been received from own
ers OF horses, which have been so badly
injured by falls that it was necessary 10
have them shot
On the Anacostia Bridge, II Is claimed.
the congested traffic and the street cars
make great deal OF maneuvering neces-
sary. Many drivers refuse to use these
two passageways, and will go squares
out Of their way to avoid the danger OF
passing through them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-05
Commander Russell sworn.

Commander Robert L. Russell. L. S. N.
Inspector in charge Of the Fifth light
house district. with headquarters at Bal
timOre Md. was sworn I'm yesterday as
judge advocate general OF the navy. sue
ceeding Lieut.. Commander Edward IL
Campbell who viii be assigned to duty
as navigating officer of the battle shin
North Dakota lie was appointed as
judge advocate general OF the navy In 1907
by Victor H. Metcalf, then Secretary o.
the Navy.
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United states Receive. InvitntIon.

Senior Portela Minister Of the Argen-
tine Republic. has. on behalf Of his gov
eminent. invited the United States to be
represented at an international shooting
match to be held in Buenos Ayres next
year, under the auspices OF the Argen-
tine government, in connection with the
centennial celebration