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The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
CALL FOR CONVENTION ISSUED.
National Conference on City Plan
ming Set for May II and %.

The call for q national conference on city
planning to be held in Washington May
p and . has Just been issued from New
York. signed by men and women from all
parts Of the country. who take keen in
terest in civic affairs
The objects Of the conference are TO
obtain the benefit Of study and investisa-
ton by civic bodies and city planners. 10
discuss methods Of city planning as prac-
uced abroad. and 10 ind some solution for
ameioTation Of the present congestion and
a means Of preventing its recurrence in
the newer districts Of the rapidly growing
cities OF the country.
President Taft indorsed the holding Of
conference here. and has agreed 10 ad-
dress it at its opening meeting. The
business men Of Washington have ar
ranged for an exhibit Of the best features
Of city planning and congestion Of popula-
ton. TO which numerous societies have al
ready consented 10 contribute. Many OF
the leading authorities on city planning
from foreign countries have been invited
TO address the conference.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
MURIEL WHITE WEDS COUNT
Religious Ceremony Follows Civil
Law Contract.
Her Father and WhiteiRw Reid De-
cline TO Attend Service Because
of Bishops Ruling.

Paris. april 2s-The religious marriage
OF AIur.eI White and Count Hermann
Scherr-Thoss was soIemnized to-day a.
St Joseph's Church for English-speak-
ing Catholics.
The bridegroom. wearing the handsome
white uniform OF the Grand Elector' 5
regiment Of cuirassiers. with four decora-
tons. one OF them being the order OF ST.
John Of Jerusalem. awaited the bride,
who arrived precisely at noon on the arm
Of her brother Jack, as Ambassador
White did not attend
Miss White was accompanied by Mar
zaret Rutherford and Lucy BUckler as
bridesmaids, and also by four little boys
and four little girls Of the Karolyi. Stuy-
vesant. Hit. and du Olart families
Rev Father Mullen. assisted by the
clergy Of the church. oficiated. The
service vas choral Several well-known
singers. including Marguerite Claire, an
American. gave solos
After the ceremony a reception was
held at Ambassador Whites house. where
innumerabIe wedding gifts were displayed
The honeymoon VIII be spent on a motor
ing trip
The father Of the bride was not present
ar the ceremonies. The reason for his
absence Is confirmed by an official an
nouncement that IL had been his earnest
wish. In which the bridegrOom's family
concurred. that there should also be a
service az the American Church. in which
case Mr. White would have attended both
services gladly. but as the Archbishop OF
Breslau imposed as a condition for grant
ing a dispensation for a mixed marriage
that the only religious ceremony should
be Roman Catholic. Mr. White decided
10 absent himself.
Whitelaw REID. the American Ambassa-
dor in London. who came 10 Paris 10 be
present al the wedding. also remained
away out Of Difference 70 the position Of
his Cofles que
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
DEPARTS on SECRET MISSION
Stewart Mcnamara Takes Copies OF
Libel indictments with Him.

Stewart Mcnamara. assistant United
States attorney for the District OF Colum-
bia. left Washington yesterday afternoon
on a mission connected with the indict-
ments for criminal libel returned by Fed
eral grand juries on account OF the publi-
cations in the New York World and the
indianapolis News in regard to an alleged
Panama Canal scandal.
A telephone message, supposed 10 have
come from the Department OF Justice,
was received by Mr. Mcnamara about
$50 o'clock. Immediately thereafter Mr.
Mcnamara got six copies Of the in6ict-
ment returned here against Delavan
Smith and Charles r. Williams. Of the
indianapolis News, and a copy Of the
bench warrant for their arrest Mr. Nc
Namara then took a train out OF town.
His destination was not learned.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
Washington Herald Pattern Coupon.
Size desired,....".....
Mrs. Chaplin Improved.

Mrs Mary F. Chapin, Of Boston, one Of
the prominent fgAres OF the recent D. A.
r. Convention, who is seriously II at
Providence Hospital was reported i'm
proved late last night She was stricken
with pneumonia a week ago. and as the
illness progressed her condition became
serious. Her sister. Mrs. c. H. Deiam, is
with her. and she is being attended By
Dr.. c. Marbury. Mrs. Chapin is widely
known as the president OF the New
Thought Society Of America.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
FILIPINOS GIVE CONCERT.
COnstabuIary Band Entertains Audi
ence at the Y. II. c. A.

The Philippine ConstsbulaTy Band vis-
tied the Y ". c A yesterday afternoon.
and after being shown about he building
gave a concert in the lobby
William X Cooper. general secretary
Of the association, made an address.
Members Of the band we're served with
a buffet luncheon in the association build
ing at $50 O'Clock, and at sis O'Clock
gave their concert The band goes to
Atlantic City to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
Davis Memorial Is Opposed.

Representative HoHlngswo-th. Of Ohio,
who was a private IN the Union army
during the civil war. is wrought up over
Davis IS TO be placed on the silver service
TO be presented by the State Of Missis-
sippi 10 the battle ship Mississippi He
has prepared a resolution which probably
VIII be introduced in the House Of Repre-
sentstives calling upon the Secretary of
the Navy for information as 10 whether
or not the report is correct. and by what
authority such a gift IS TO be accepted
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
Planning for rnreIIirr.

Arrangements for the unveiling Of the
statue OF Alexander Shepherd on May 9
art rapidly being completed The Shep-
herd memorial committee has endeavored
to include in the list Of invited guests all
those. persons who had friendly personal
or business relations with Mr.. Shepherd.
If through inadvertence any such person
has been overlooked. the committee viii
gladly send an invitation Il advised. The
secretary Of the committee is ". P Van
Wickle. 1225 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
WOUNDED PAYING TELLER UP.
F. Bernard stevens viii Probably
Leave Hospital Sunday.

F Bernard Stevens. paying teller Of
the United States Savings Bank, who
was shot IN the arm by a negro On Sat
urday night last, has recovered from the
effects Of his wound sufficiently TO leave
the hospital yesterday for drive IN the
parks. Physicians believe the wounded
teller viii be able 20 90 70 his home by
Sunday
The police are conducting a secret in
vestigation as to the shooting, and refuse
10 give out information concerning their
progress. They are confident of ascer-
tanning the whereabouts Of the negro as
sailant. whose name and address is
known. The negro has been absent from
his haunts since the night Of the shoot
ing
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
WouId Rond OffIciaI.

As a result Of the action OF bonding
in increasing the rates OF
premium 10 government officials. Efforts
are 70 be made in Congress TO pass a
law authorizing the government 70 bond
its own officials A bill TO this effect
VIII be presented in the House by Rep
Tawney, Of Minnesota
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION
By FREDERIC j. HASKIN.
By FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

uniting number OF state societies, just
as the thirteen colonies had united 70
form the American Union
That nobody expected OF wished for
two societies was evident from the fact
that it was not long before efforts we're
mace 70 unite them. After a time the
New York society repealed the 'SUxil
iary' clause Of its constitution A JOINT
convention Of both bodies was held in
New York in 1893. but Il failed TO agree
upon treaty Of peace and union Again
IN 1897 the congresses Of the two Organi-
cations met in Cincinnati. and a plan was
submitted for ratification by a majority
OF the State societies. As the majority
vote was not forthcoming. the two So
cieties continued on their separate
courses. There is still talk Of consolida-
ton Many Revolutionary descendants
favor il; all are on friendly terms with
each Vther. but some say there is room
enoGgh for two organizations.
Bott societies are prosperous. The New
York Sons Of the Revolution was reorga-
nized in 1890 al Washington into a na-
tong society. with branches in various
States Its growth IS Indicated by the
fatt tliat in twenty years the membership
q Mex York branch has increased
fTcEs sveaty-five TO nearly 500 persons
= historic Traunce's Tavern. the
wing beel beQUeathed 10 the
bv a real son OF the Revo-
years ago. IN that building
asrventions and other meetings
are held. The Sons Of the
n seet every three years al
gten'in conventions Of perhaps 30
or 20 dslegates from various States The
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30

The fifth annual church service Of the
Society OF Colonial Wars in the District
Of Columbia VIII be held in 81. Johns
Church. Sixteenth and H streets north
west. Sunday afternoon az As o'clock.
under the direction Of Rev. George Free
land Peter, chaplain. Rev Dr.. Roland
Cotton Smith. rector, VIII preach the ser
mon.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
WHO'S WHOYo AT Y. NJ. C. A.
Bachelors Club Presents Farce to
Large Audience.

Who's Who was the title Of a farce
presented last night by the Bachelors
Club OF the Y. II. c. A, at the associa-
ton building. The affair was well at
tended and was a marked success, II ap-
Dlause counts for anything.
Following q solo by Miss EUla Wood
man, a quartet. composed Of Messrs.
Babst. Smith. Sheridan. and Ivans. sung
several selections, and then the playlet,
the parts taken by Messrs- Veeter. Nc
Anelly. Walker, Spence. and Eddy, was
presented.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
Hains Children Remain Here.

While their father IS on trial for his
life IN Flushing. n. =, three children Of
Capt Peter c. Hams. ir.. viii remain in
Washington at the Hams home. SIS
Eighteenth street northwest, n charge OF
Miss Cox, confidential clerk Of Gen.
Hams.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
GEN. HAMS TELLS
OF SONS RAVINC
Continued from Page One.

the place OF her visit was IN the noun
tains, and not accessible by boat. Mrs
Hams had broken down. so the testimony
ran. and had said: 7 might as well tell
you the whole truth. I was in New
York. where 7 had sn operation per
formed
At this % It in Gen. Hams testimony
Mcintyre started 10 introduce into evi-
dence the alleged confession Mrs Hams
had made on tha day when District At
torney De Witt after long debate with
Mcintyre, succeeded in getting q ruling
from the court that more testimony bear
Ing upon the defendants predispositi0n 10
insanity should be introduced before the
element Of a wifes infdellty as q cause
for insanity should be introduced.
Mr. Mcintyre attempted 70 clear the
way for a continuation ot the generals
story by placing Dr Manson, one Of the
specialists for the defense. on the stand.
but he did not overcome the legal obiec-
tons pressed by De Witt.
Il was not until after a conference with
Justice Garretson during the noon hour
that the attorney gained his point
He introduced. through Gen. Hams
identification. the text OF the confession
Mrs Hams signed before q lawyer, the
nature Of which was brought out in the
trial OF Thornton Hams.
Thornton HsinS in Court.
Mcintyre was questioning the witness
about how Capt. Hams had comported
himself when he learned the contents Of
this confession. when Thornton Hams.
altered IN appearance from the time when
he sat in the seat his brother occupies. by
the removal OF his mustache. entered the
court room. The lawyer saw him, and
stopped abruptly
step outside until ! call you" said
Mcintyre. Get out.
The man who IS popVlarly believed TO
have an overwhelming influence on the
mind Of his brother got out without fur
tier ado.
After recalling the narrowing scenes at
tending the conferences between mem
bers OF Capt Hams family and Claudia
Hains in the house AZ Fort Hamilton, the
witness told OF the actions Of the pris-
oner al different times between the initial
incident u his mental weakinE and the
day Of the shooting.
COnducf Irrational.
Mcintyre had the witness characterize
the captains conduct on TIRE various occa-
siCns specified as irrational. as prelimi-
nary 10 The formulation OF q hypothetical
question 10 be put 10 experts II any are
called by the defense.
District Attorney De Witt began his
cross-quesuoning al $50 o'clock. He
started with careful attempt 10 con
found the witness in the direct testimony
he had given concerning the early life os
the defendant. Before he had gone far
the generals fatigue was evidenced by
sharp answers and weary statements that
he did not remember details of time so
far back
De Witt had not shaken Gen. Hams
testimony in any degree when court sd-
journed at $40 O'Clock Gen Hams viii
continue on the stand tomorrow, and ne
viii be followed by Thornton HsinS-
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
WEST VIRGINIA RESORTS.
Capon Springs az Baths

In the Inouuisius. 10 miles due west q Wssh11g-
ton. Nee riscs Coed tzhls LArge eonps1y,
Pleasant people. Fer pazphiets, rates. &s ad5resa
CHAs. i. NELSSsS. CApe1 S5E11Es W Sas
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
CARS TO KEESIHGTOK

Lave Issh s. and ~ Y ave. &C quarter sOsEs; pass
Bridge MAIN ENTRANCE zoo SAhhs u L2x~
soonecz with EelGnEton Ira
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
mrs. TAFT AIDS
UPLIF MOVEMENT

Continued from Page One.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30

To-morrow-The Library OF Con-
GreSS.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30

A convention OF delegates from these
societies. including the original Calfor-
MA organization, assembled in 1889 at
Fraunoe's Tavern, New York City. which
had been Gen. Washington's headquar-
ters for q time. After thorough can
vass Of the situation it became evident
that the other State societies would not
consent to become auxiliary to New
York. and equally evident that New York
would insist that they should continue as
auxiliary organizations. Then a new
Declaration Of Independence was promul-
gated and the Society Of the Sons Of the
American Revolution was created, by
The Washington herald., 1909-04-30
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS.
HOTEL DENNIS

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J. This h0ass IS delight
fully located. directly On the besch. ard has AZ.
'sDoestTuctsd yisE q tbs ocszn E1d boardEslk.
WALTER J. BUZBT.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
STATISTICS OF TRADE
WITH ORIENTAL LANDS

Washington April II or orion,a
commerce. amountns annually q
more than four billion dollars thf
United states has five per cent OF III,
imports and ten per cont Of the cN.
ports, according to figures motlabl,
to the bureau of statistics OF the de
parument OF commerce and lahor
Among the thirty countries. colouie.
and protectorates included as oriental
India is the largest importer ana eN-
porter In the latest year for which
figures we're available p per cent )i
it's imports were taken from this copn
try and rs per cent OF its exports
came here China received Sc per
cent of its imports from and sent To-.
per cent of it's exports to this eoun-
try Japan took l7S per cent of it,
imports from ana sent sea per cert
Of its exports here
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
SIX KILLED IN
BLAZE At
LENNOX

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l.cnnox. Maes April 1l.--SiN per
can. last their lives, three others We're
hadh burned and q property loss of
botwcen 100000 and 100000 was
,,used hv a fire i'm this city's business
section early today.
Four business blocks aud four
houscs were burned
The dead
EDWARD c. VENTURES, electric
MRS EDWARD c. VENTURES
MISS LESLIE VENTURES, aged H..
MISS ALICE FRENCH
MISS ISABEL COOK.
MISS MARY SPARKS
The injured
Mrs. Catherine Root and her two
sons. George ana Arthur, severely
The loss of life occurred in the
cHfford building and resulted from
series of explosions OF turpentln
paints. oils and dynamite stored IN the
Thc death of Miss French was ono
of the tragedies Of the fire Whle
me blaze was at its height, she was
seen 10 climb out of a flame filled
room onto a Vcranda on the secohu
story with her night clothes ablaze.
Staggering to the railing. she leaped
In the Sidewalk beneath. landing in a
heap Within five or six feet of the
blazing walls Some of the horrificd
nolookos attempted to drag her out
but the intense heat drove them back
ana nor until the flames practically
died out several hours later was the
body recovered
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
NIAGARA MUTE
SECOND TIME
IN HISTORY
ICE GORGE SlLENCES
MIGHTY CATARACT

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
sen NTF BIII. SENT TO
THE PUBLIC PRINTER

Washington. - g.. April The
Pavno tariff bin as amended by th'
senate committee on finance was sent
to the public printer late tonight ana
win be ready for presentation to IN,
.fnll committee at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning
An effort Will be made to induce
the minority to consent to the re-
nortng of the bin to the senate to-
morrow. in which event ii VIII be
allowed to go over until Thursday
when Chairman Aldrich will make a
detailed explanation of its provisions
senator Aldrich tonight asserted
that - per cent of articles used by
am the peoplc had been reduced anI
that the free list had been lcnStheh-
ed to an extent that would be surpris
ing to everybody. The commute
members have tried TO make then
popular and the'
predicted tonight that their efforts
would be appreciated.
In placing a large number OF ar
ticles on the free list and In reducing
the duties I'm many others. it has peea
found necessary TO increase material
~ the duties on many luNuries IN or
der To produce necessary revenues. No
pavne tariff bill increased materially
fbe rates on brandy. alcohol gralH
snirits c0rdials and liquors but mad'
practically no increase ON champa snes
Tho senate committee has decided
unon an increase amounting 90 amour
D. pcr cent above existing rates "i
wines of all kinds.
r,1nher Of other articles regard
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12

Tacoma, April ILL., Conductor w. j.
Hilbv. of the Northern Pacific passen-
ger train service was shot twice by
an insane man named Antonossa, as
his train was pulling out of Bristol to-
day Antonossa walked through the
coach, flourishing revolver and
terrifying the passengers. Conductor
Hilby tried To obtain the weapon and
a fight for it's possession took place
in which the revolver was discharged.
Hlby was shot in the hand and leg,
but neither wound viii prove seri-
Gus. Antonossa was taken from the
train and brought to Tacoma.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
BIG COMPANY Of The
NATIONAL GUARD
At ARTES|A



Artesia. n NJ, April e-Mr John
g Enfield. Of the Bank of Artesia,
vent to Roswell Wednesday to confer
With Governor Surry and others.
inent the organization of Nec
Mexico national guard company at
this place. Since his return Mr.. En-
field has been working up an inter
ast in the matter here and has sue
.eeded TO such an extent that one
hundred and three names have all
~cady gone on the list, which insures
for Artesia a good strong company.
Mr. Enfield is Wen qualified for tho
leadership in tho work. having been
in the United States army in the
Philippines The adiutant will visit
Artesia soon to complete the organiza-
don.
Mr. Walton A Hyatt, formerly Of
Texas, now travelling representative
for the National Reserve bank of New
York. has been in town romc time,
visiting his old friend, Mr.. Gayle Tai
bot Mr. Hyatt. who has travelled over
the entire country. has made one or
two visits to the valley before and
Is now so impressed with the present
and future that he has bought land
on the Cottonwood and Will sever his
connection with the bank to come 20
the Artesia country to make his home.
As an evidence thai there are moro
ways than one TO make money out of
alfalfa. Mr. Kissuizer this week rent
ed eighty acres for two months pas
tureage for sheep. getting as compen-
sation nine hundred dollars There is
no reason why this shouldn't become
quite source of profit to the farm
nrs of this valley as there are many
drouth stricken districts where it be-
nal
sheep owners to move tho stock for
pasturage and it would be more fea-
sibIe for those living in southwest
Texas to come To the PccOs valley
than to go across the entire state Of
Texas TO oklahoma
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
Up To SENATE
TO PROVIDE
REVENUE
DRASTIC CHANGES IN
SCHEDULES INVITABLE
Amendments to Tariff Bill in
House Have Topped Off Twen-
ty Millions Annually From
Original Estimate


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WASHINGTON, u. G.. April 1.-THE
estimates Of the revenue which tn,
Payne tariff bill will produce hay
been reduced nearly $20,OO0.ooo
through the amendments made BY the
house The senate finance committee
must provide means for making VI
,is difference If the original esti-
mates are to I've met The striking out
of several runtcivallns duty ,iausos
VIII lessen the btls productyeness am
other $2C,OO0O,oO0.
The amendment taking Off the eight
cent duty ON tea subtracted $1,000.
600 from the estimated revenues The
striking out of the countertailing duA
on coffee disposes OF what probably
win be $t5,O00.0 600 in duties
Taking ont the countervailing pro-
vision for lumber and petroleum
means lost opportunity to increase
the revenues by several million dol-
lars IT is estimated.
The senate finance committee ma
terially reduced many of the Dngle,
bills schedules as it passed the house
but in order 10 increase The revenue
producing power Of the Payne bin the
committee must take different action
in regard to the latter measure
In 1897 the senate committee place
duty Of ono and onc-half cents pcl
pound on hides which was latei
changed to fifteen. bat as it passed Tia
house places hides on the free list
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
.RUMORED FLAW IN
HAMS INDICTMENT 7

N,W York. April li- District ATT
torucN Dewitt ha- issued summons
calling for tho appearance before him
ON Monda, of the principal Witness
for the prosecution iu the ease OF
Captain Peter G. Hains. charged with
the muidor ot william r. Annis
Al the time of tho trial and acquit-
tai 81 CAPTAIN Hains' brother for this
crim. Ira \ Ddrrin was prosecuting
officer Of tho county and tho purpose
of Tho present district attorney in
calling these witnesses before him IS
said a. be simply Co familiarize him
self with tho casc
There is rumor. however. that n
flaw has been found in the indict-
nent under which Captain Halns Is
now held.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12

washington, y. Q. April IL Fresl-
dent Taft attended eastern services at
St Johns Episcopal church today.
Aftorward he was compelled to hol
an informal reception on the steps OF
the church
The president made his exit from
the church i'm advance Of Mrs TAFT
and it was while waiting for her that
a large number OF person spassed by
and salutcd him
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-04-12
DETROIT YOUTH HAS
SUCCESSFUL AER0PLANE

Detroit April 1t.-Andrew Cuth-
nerison "a young Deroitcr, who mas
constructed an aeroplane. assembled to
height of so feet today and had
travelled about 20 yards when a gas
let blow out OF his engine and the
"'foplanc settled slowly travelling
another 80 yards i'm descending. HIS
arr'plane carries a total weight of
4ln pounds