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The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
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The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
CHALONER WILL RENEW FIGHT.
Contest for Big Estate Comes Up
Again in September.
Surprises Are Promised, and Prom
inenf New Workers, II i. said,
VIII FtEurs IN Case.

Charlottesville. Va. March LII s. IN
derstood here By persons who say they
know that New York society wiz figure
prominently in the nsxt legal proceedings
OF the case % John Armstrong Chalone-,
who IS fighting 20 recover his estate.
which, he asserts, has been Illegally taken
from him Sensations are promised oa Or
about September !. when the case comes
10 trial
In the meantime Arr. Chsloner, formerly
husband of AmeHs Rives. now Princess
Troubetsl1oy. and brother OF Lewis Stuy-
vesant Chsnler. IS living quietly az his
home. the Merry Mills, IN Cobhsn. Va
reading current literature. riding horse
back, and visiting neighbors-
Mr. Chaioner recently had his nans
changed by legal process 20 the anclsnt
form or the name Chanler for business
and personal reasons. To the farmers IN
the vicinity he Is known as Gen"
Chalcner. because Mr.. Chaloner has
supervised 81 the legal intricacies OF his
fight for his estate and has been, II Is
said. the general OF guiding force of the
lawyers who are making ths fight Tor
him. Mr.. Chsloler IS himself a lawyer.
and has so far successfully bsnsd al
efforts OF those who declare he Is IN
competent to manage h!s own affairs
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
AGED WOMAN IS ATTACKED
Granddaughter Runs Three Miles at
Night for Help.
Drunken Stranger Uses Ak When
Intended Victims Resist-PO-
lice Have No CIew-

BId5letown. y. y. March M-Driven
from her home by man who had mur-
derousIy assaulted her grandmother and
had attacked her, Kate Monroe, sixteen
years OF age. ran three miles at mid
night through the slush and mud 20 get
assistance. The girl was hatless and
coatIess and covered with mud when she
reached this city and sought police
man.
About 70 o'clock, when she and her
grandmother. Mrs. George Brown, were
preparing 70 retire. stranger knocked
at the door Of their home at Springside.
three miles from this city. When the
door was opened the man, who was ap-
parently intoxicated. entered the room
where the girl and her grandmother
were. He was ordered 70 leave, but re-
fused. and attacked the girl
Her aged grandmother went 70 her as
sistance and fought the man OF. where
upon he picked up an AK that was stand
ing IN a corner OF the room and struck
Mrs. Brown with Il.
When the neighbors and officers ar
rived at the place the man had disap-
peared. and all effort has thus far failed
10 locate him.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
GLASSCOGK KINVITESPUDLICIIY
No Air Of Mystery Around Offices of
New Governor.
West Virginia Executive Wants PeO-
pie to Come in and Discuss
Questions with Him.
,ecisl to The washinrton Hsrald

Special to The Washington Herald
Charleston, ". Va, March u.-No air
OF mystery win surround the executive
offices OF the State government during
the tenure OF Office OF Gov. William Z.
Giasscock. and the new executive OF
the State viii transact the work incum--
bent upon the Office in the light Of the
public gaze
Beginning this week the doors OF the
executive Offices swing open 70 the pub
lie at 1870 o'clock. and remain open
untn the noon hour. and Immediately af-
ter dinner. beginning at o'clock. the
new governor will devote thirty minutes
TO the newspaper men,
Gov. Glasscock is an ardent believer
in publicity. In his inaugural address he
stated in emphatic terms that publicity
was the best corrective, IN his opinion,
for wrongs known 10 man. and asked that
there be more light in the transaction Of
the States business.
That the new executive desires the con-
fidence Of the people. and is anxious 10
have the public's opinion OF the state
with him in dealing with governmental
questions, is admitted BY his friends.
and Il Is I'm line with the policies OF the
people, more than with the policies OF
any party. for it Is cOntended that the
sovereign citizen is once more the most
powerful element in the land.
When he was sworn in as governor last
week It was the first time in his life that
William Z. Glasscock ever witnessed an
Inauguration. state or national
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
GERMANS SING And BANQUET
Plattdeutscheverein Celebrates It's
Seventeenth Anniversary.
Occasfa Bund Meets and National
Convention Is Discussed-Germnnia
MaennerchOr Rehearses Songs.

Tossts were drunk in the Plattduetsche
dialect. speeches were delivered IN the
same tongue, songs were sung IN the
same Ingual sounds and Fritz Reuters
poems were read by Col Richard Weis-
ker. a student OF low German dialect 1T
erature, at the celebration OF the seven
teenth anniversary Of the Plattdeutsehe-
verein. which was held at Schwartz's
Hall on Seventh street last night.
Previous 10 the banquet the regular
monthly meeting Of the organization was
held. New members were admitted. and
the inauguration committee reported that
the flag OF the society had been carried in
the perade
,-he Occasia Bund. also death and
sick benefit society. held its monthly
meeting at Wassmann's Hall 'ast night.
The main subject brought up Tor discus
sion was the participation OF the Occasia
Bund at the national convention OF the
American Funeral Benefit Associations.
to be held az Atlantic City. April S
Adolph Weber. Sergeant-at-arms Of the
United states Senate. was delegated 10
attend the Atlantic City meeting and rep
resent the interests OF the Occasia Bund-
The Germania MaennerchoiT net al
Resslers Hall last night 10 rehearse the
chorus songs which viii be sung In COM
petition by the local United Singers al
the national saengerfest. 20 be held IN
June IA New York Prof Emil Chris
tisni. the musical director Of the society.
presided r ". Helbig. TIE president OF
the Germania Society. told OF his visit TO
New York. where he secured quarters Tor
the members during the saengerfest- The
Germania chorus Is making every enort
in connection with the Saengerbund and
the Arion singing societies 20 capture the
first prize in their respective classes IN
the national singing competition
The ladies' section of the Germanla
Maennerchor viii give its annual concert
and ball at Masonic Temple Monday even
ing.
A committee was appointed - make ar
rangements for the annual excursion q
the society 10 Marshall Hall on May 3
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
BRYAN SCORES TAFT CABINET
The Former Presidential Candidate
Writes Caustie Criticism.
Declare Knox VIII Not Move Against
Trusts-PrOgressive Element Of
Republicans Lacking.

Lincoln. Nebr.. March 1l.-Mr. Bryan is
caustic in his criticism. in to-morrow's
CommOner, of Mr.. Taft's Cabinet He
says:
Does the Presidents Cabinet strike
you as a reform Cabinet
Secretary of State Knox. ex-Attorney
of the steel trust, after a conference with
Mr.. Friek. advised the killing Of the
only antitrust bill passed by the House
in recent years. Is he likely to encourage
the President to attack the trusts?
Secretary OF War Dickinson, attorney
for the Illinois Central Railroad. an ex-
Democrat, drawn away from his party
by his corporate connections.
secretary OF the Treasury MacVeagh,
ex-Dcmocrat. who left the party when
the party separated from Wall street.
Attorney General Wickersham, not
known for any activity in connection with
regulations Of railroads or the prosecu-
ton OF mOnOpOlles Of national charac-
ter.
when has Chief Executive selected
a more conservative Cabinet? There are
no reformers in Il. The progressive ele-
ment of the Republican party IS as com
pletely ignored as was the progressive
element by Mr.. Cleveland during his sec
Ond administration. VIII the result be
the same
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
DR.. BROWN LECTURES
Commissioner of Education
Talks at High School.
KINDERGARTEN IS PRAISED
Declares the Work 10 Be the Most
Distinctive Feature OF Present-day
EducatiOn-UrEes Primary Teach
ers TO Observe Traits of Children.
Commends FrOebel, the Founder.

Declaring that the kindergarten has per-
formed an incaleulable service TO the
cause OF education within the last fifty
years, DR.. Elmer E. Brown. commis-
sloner OF education. yesterday began an
address before the District kindergarten
Association at the Business High School.
The main hall was well filled with
teachers OF the kindergarten and primary
classes Of the public school system, and
students Of the Normal School
DR.. Brown spoke on The kindergarten
and its relation to later education. -
He compnmented the organization under
whose auspices the meeting was held. and
expressed appreciation at the harmonious
methods pursued by the various branches
OF the Washington schools.
COmmends FrOebeI.
In commencing Friedrich FroeoeI. orig
inator Of the kindergarten system. DR..
Brown said:
Our schools have undergone an evolu-
ton since this preparatory training was
introduced more than a half century
ago. This man was not only a prophet
DNl llS AltAutQ - INV ArlD5aAIcA % Tue
product Of an inventive genius.
The kindergarten Is to-day the most
distinct and remarkable feature OF edu-
cation. It is also the most isolated II
is for you who have devoted your lives %
a noble cause 90 carry out the Ideas put
into practice by FFOe0el. In IT'S rela-
ton to later education, the kindergarten
has & most important bearing. BY ap-
pealing to the playful instincts OF the
child. the kinder garten developes its men
tai capacity and by degrees leads on tc
higher subjects.
I would urge every teacher OF the
primary schools 10 observe the traits OF
children who come under their care Al
present there seems 10 be a misunder-
standing between the teachers Of the
kindergarten and primary schools This
Is due 10 the fact that the best things IL
these two types are carried 70 extremes.
Desire to Play.
For instance. a teacher IN a primary
grade cannot understand sufficiently why
child just out Of the kindergarten
fails 10 grasp the import OF the highel
studies. Naturally. the desire to play re
mains with the children after they hav,
left the kindergarten. and II IS FOR IN,
primary teachers to gradually wean then
away from these instincts"
Alexander s. Stuart presided. and ia
brief speech introduced Miss c. r Wat
k!ns. director OF the public kindergarten
/ schools. who briefly outlined the pro
gramme pursued IN the system under he
charge
A select programme CT songs HIustra
tive OF institutional life was given b.
thirty-fOur students 0f ffa NOrnna1 Cehool
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
WOMAN'S SLAYER PAROLED.
Aged Farmer Released in Custody
OF His Son.

Utica. n. Y. March u.-Amasa Gustin.
well-to-do farmer. who was convicted
a year ago OF manslaughter in the second
degree in causing the death Of his house
keeper, near Sherburne, Chenango Coun-
ty. and who was sentenced TO ten years
in Auburn prison. has been paroled IA
the custody OF his son. Gustin. who is
well advanced in years. is in failing
health, and this prompted his release ty
the parole board.
The circumstances Of the crime for
which Gustin was convicted were pecu-
liar He lived on his farm with an aged
woman of inferior mentality as his house
keeper. In the spring Of 1907 GGstin re-
ported that she had left his house In the
night unknown to him. Shortly after
ward a bundle OF her clothes was found
In a tract Of waste land. Nothing more
developed until late IN the spring. when
a traveller found the body Of the woman.
Gustin was a witness in his own behalf
AZ the trial. and stOutly denied response
bility for the woman's death. The evil
dence against him was entirely circum-
stantial
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
MARIE DRESSLER UNLUCKY.
London Venture Of American Actress
Does Not Succeed.

London. March I1.-Marie DressIer's
season at the Aldwych Theater has
stopped suddenly. The theater has
been closed for the last two or three
nights for the reason. it was announced.
that Miss Dressler was III.
Tonight the company. numbering sixty
or seventy persons, anxiously applied at
the theater 10 know what was going 70
happen. They were informed by the
stage manager that they would get one
weeks salary tomorrow. which was all
Miss DTessler was able to do at present.
Miss Dressler declared recently that she
had put all her savings. nearly $4,000. IN
her venture at the Aldwych Theater.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
Bits of District
Sporting Gossip


Louis Connor the Washington cinder
path star. who is a member OF the fast
track team Of Wesleyan College. Middle
town. Conn. is in town. Louis has been
the mainstay Of the relay team OF the
college during the past winter. and his
fast running has attracted the attention
OF the scribes in this part cf the country
he Is IN Washington for a vacation after
tacklins the midyear exams. which have
kept him busy for the past few weeks
Eastern High baseball candidates held
a meeting yesterday afternoon for the
purpose Of discussing plans for the com
ing season and listening TO the words Of
wisdom OF their popular coach, Dick
Woodward Coach Woodward spent the
greater part Of the time expounding a sys-
TEN Of signals to his understudies Sig
nails will play an important part in their
work during the coming season.
The Georgetown University senior crew
had their first work Of the season on
the water yesterday afternoon in prepa-
ration for the college class championships
which VIII be decided on April on the
boulevard course. In spite OF the fact
that the freshmen have been working for
the past month the Seniors claim TO have
the best material
Manager Donald Daley. OF the George
town Prep track team. has received the
sanction OF the Amateur Athletic Asso-
citation for set OF outdoor games TO be
held at Georgetown Field on May l. He
will start Immediately OF plans for the
games. which, incidentally, will be the
first attempted by the Georgetown team
in many years.
Yesterday afternoon the members of the
Georgetown Preparatory School track
team presented their coacn. Tom Smith.
with handsome silver cup, as an appre-
citation Of valuable services rendered dur
ing the season just closed. Smith thanked
them for their gift. which he promised to
retain as reminder Of the many pleasant
days spent with them
Hospital Corps claims the fastest bunch
of ball tossers ever gotten together at the
Barracks. and promises 10 shatter the
ambition Of some of the Washingtonians
OF supposedly championship caliber. A
number OF ex-college players, now off,
GERS al the Medical School, have put their
services al the disposal Of the team.
1t was rumored around Georgetown field
yesterday afternoon that Diamond. the
star slabman Of last years team. had
failed to live up TO requirements AT
Princeton University.
Earle Barnes. a fast Washington anna
seur, was working out with the Central
High squad yesterday afternoon. Charlie
Hickman promises to look him over and
Will probably land him berth with some
minor league team.
The Columbia Golf Club will follow its
annual custom Of holding a spring
tournament on the BrightwOod links some
time in May. These tournaments ALWAYS
furnish excellent sport and are followed
by large gallery. There are a num-
Der Of players Of national reputation
numbered among the members OF the
suburban club who usually enter these
tournaments.
The Warwick Athletic Club viii not be
represented by baseball team this sea.
son. The best talent Of the club will
play with the St. Vincent Club OF the
Marquette League.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
BALKAN CRISIS IS RENEWED.
Russia Fears Austria VIII Send CIti-
matum TO Servia.

London. March u.-Servia's circular
note to the powers has only partly cleared
the situation. notwithstanding her aban-
donment Of her claims Tor compensation.
and the submission OF her case to the
powers. The reception of the note in
Australia has been lukewarm. mainly
owing to the fact that it was addressed
to all the powers. whereas the govern
ment wants settlement by direct
negotiations between Vienna ana Bel
grade.
Until servia replies directly 10 Austria's
note. delivered through the Austrian
Minister at Belgrade, several days ago.
the position is likely to remain al least
unsettled. Views similar to those held
by Austria are taken in official quar-
ters in Berlin, where the warmest COM
ment on the note is 10 the effect that It
Is not altogether unfavorabie.
ST. Petersburg is nervously uneasy. Il
Is even expected in some quarters there
that II win not be long before Austria
sends an ultImatum TO Servia-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12

New York, March li-Joe Cans, former
lght-weight champion OF the world. viii
nake his first appearance since he was
knocked out by Battling Nelson last Sep
tember. when he meets Jabez White in
ten-round bout at the National Athletic
Club tomorrow night The men Will
weigh ls5 pounds at o'clock without any
tfoubIe
Sans arrived from Baltimore Wednes-
asss and reported for exercise at the Ma
uonal Athletic Clubs big gymnasium to-
Gay. after taking a jog through Central
Park. He punched the bag and boxed
several brisk rounds. but he did not over
exert himself. as he declared that he was
keyed up 10 the right pitch.
Stripped TO the skin, Cans looked IN
splendid trim. His limbs were as 1.-THE
and supple as ever. while his body did not
show indications OF 100 much flesh. His
wind was apparently good. and he moved
about as II he had plenty of his old speed.
Cans was particularly anxious to know
something about Whites condition. When
Informed that the Englishman had been
training hard for several weeks and was
In up-top shape. Cans said that he was
satisfied
4 think I can beat this fellow decl-
sively." said Cans. but I do not under
estimate him. II he's as good as he was
two years ago. Il viii be no cinch for me
l am in good shape. and IL / win I'll be
ready 10 take on any of the light-weights,
even Nelson, il he wants match at ten
rounds
At the Cans White battle tomorrow
night there VIII be more high-class fighters
as spectators than have been seen here
In many years. Jeffries. Kaufman, Lang
ford, Ketcher. Nelson, AtteH. Moran.
MacFariand, Cross, Thompson. Tommy
Murphy, jim Barry. Berger. Jack O'Brien,
Boyo DriscOll. Frankie Nell, and others
will be at the ringside.
Paekey MacFarland. who arrived here
to-day. lost no time in signing articles 10
meet Leach Cross in a ten-round bout
at the Fairmont Athletic Club on March
j The weight 10 be 135 pounds at
o'clock, seven hours before ring tine.
The new race track at Jacksonville. in
which big Tim Sullivan is said to be
financially interested. viii open for a
twenty days meeting on March o. The
stables will be ready next week with
more than 200 stalls The betting ring
viii be open" as syndicate methods are
not favored by the promoters. Ii is be.
ieved there VIII be a To-day session al
the new track next winter, which vii
provide action for horsemen who will bs
shut out OF California.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
LOCAL OPTION IN UTAH.
Cities VIII Have Separate Vote on
Liquor Question

Salt Lake City. Utah. March n.-An
anti-liquo- bill was passed by the senate
unanimously to-day. Il gives al eoun-
ties local option. and cities Of 12,ooo popu-
iatiOn or over a separate vote on the
abolition Of the saloon. Another prOvi-
sion is that liquor must not be sold 10
any one who has been drunk within six
months
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12

John B. Alcorn. thirty-one years old.
who says he lives at 66 Bates street north
west. was arrested last night by Detec-
tives Baur and Cornwell on a charge OF
grand larceny. He was later released
under N,o00 bond. Alcorn is accused or
entering the apartment OF Frederick L.
Osterman while delivering goods at the
Lafayette on Friday afternoon last. Two
rings. valued at $500, and s2s2s "a money
were stolen from the pantry.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
EDITORS TO PLEAD HERE.
Federal Libel Case VIII Be Tried IL
This City.

Chicago. March u.-Delavsn Smith and
Charles E. williams. publishers Of the
Indianapolis News. VIII be taken 20
Washington 10 answer 10 the charge OF
eriminal libel preferred against them in
the District OF Columbia.
This was the announcement made to-
day by Charles ". Miller. the newly
appointed United States district attorney
OF Indiana, who was IN Chicago for q
few hours on HIS way TO Washington.
1T IS not a question as 10 whether I
approve or disapprove OF the existing
law" said Mr.. Miller. The Law is on
the statute books and Il must be observed
I cannot egree with Mr. Healing in his
position that these men ought 10 be tried
In their home State. The Federal govern
ment is supreme in such cases. and the
law specifically provides that offenders
shall plead their cases at Washington. I
shall so rule"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
Auction Sale to Close To-day,

To-day IS the last day OF the auction
sale OF antiques. mahogany furniture.
bric-a-brac. &C. which attracted large
crowds yesterday and Wednesday at the
auction room OF Mendelsohn's krt Gal
lery. 140911 New York avenue The col
lection is that Of Dir. AbramOvitz. OF
Philadelphia. Pa. who IS personally
known to prominent art dealers and coli
fectors OF antiques IN this country and
Europe. There will be two sales to-day,
one at 10 q. M and the other starting Al
O'Clock this afternoon
The Washington herald., 1909-03-12
JOHN A. ROOSEVELT DIES.
Second Cousin OF Former President
Had Long Illness

New York, March u--John Aspinwsll
Roosevelt. a second cousin OF Theodore
Roosevelt. and son Of the late Or. Isaac
Roosevelt. OF Poughkeepsie, died this az
ternoon in his home at Hyde Park.
Dutchess County. He was siXty-nine
years old and had been III for several
weeks. He was interested in amateur
sports and held a record for long dis
tance fy-castinC- he owned the Ice
boat Icicle, which for many years held
the record on the Hudson. He married
Helen Crosby. who survives him. with
two daughters.