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The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
GERMAN SOCIETIES ENTERTAIN
Columbia TurnvereIn Celebrates the
Opening Of It's Home.

Celebrating the occupancy OF its own
home. the Columbia Turnverein enter
tained It's friends and invited guests at a
humourous theatrical performance and
dance in the gymnasium OF the society
last night. TO which the following con-
tributed: The Messrs. Streitz. Kollmsr,
Scharbsu. Williams, and Ed Breuninger.
The turner's are making preparations for
the grand masqUe ball and Arabian
Nights celebration, which viii be held at
National Rifles Hall. January IS, at which
many new attractions viii be shown.
Dr. Kurt Voelckner, president Of the
United German Societies. has issued a
call to the affiliated societies Of the verein
to a mass meeting TO be held Sunday
afternoon, at 3 O'Clock. in the Columbia
Turnverein Hall. Seventh and L streets
northwest. TO make final preparations for
the inaugural parade.
The Verein Baden and its numerous
friends turned out in full force last night
to celebrate their ninth annual ball at
the Masonic Temple. There we're dances
music, songs and refreshments, and all
genuine Gemuethlichkeit from start TO
finish for young and old.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
BOARD OF TRADE TO MEET
Business Men Of the Nation Here for
Discussion.
Merchant Marine Probably VIII BE
Discussed at Length by Prom
inent Speakers.

Important subjects. closely related 10
the Industrial affairs Of the naticn. viii
be discussed at the meeting this after
noon Of the National Board OF Trade,
which convenes at the Willard Hotel
at 2:S0 o'clock.
Frank D. la lame, Of Philadelphia,
president Of the board, viii preside. The
subjects viii not be introduced in order.
but it Is believed by the officers that
American shipping and American mer-
chant marine viii be the principal sub
jects talked Of at the session this af-
ternOOn-
A dinner 10 the council OF the board
was given last night in the Willard Hotel
by President Ia lame. About twenty
five members attended.
The officers Of the board are, Frank
D. La lame. Philadelphia, president; p.
N. Estes. Nashville. first vice president:
Clinton White, Boston. second vice presi-
dent: William r Tucker. Philadelphia,
treasurer: managers. James F. Parker.
New York: Capt ". 3. Rodgers. Pitts
burg: l. I. Gilbert. Montgomery; Harry
Weissinger. Louisville; William D. Mullen,
Wilmington. and Thomas J. Brodnax,
Kansas City.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
FIRST MORNING MUSICALE.
VI. Gilbert, BarytOne, and Nile. Sas-
sOH Delight Large Audience.

The first OF the morning musicales this
season. which were so successfully IN
augurated last year by Mrs. Greene, was
given yesterday morning in the ballroom
OF the New Willard before distinctive
Washington audience
The programme was a. delightful one.
given By N. Gilbert, the great French
harytone. who stands unrivaled In his
class. and Mile SassOli, haTpist.
The audience thoroughly appreciated
the great art OF the singer, his wonderful
temperment, and almost faultless meth
cd. Mile. Sassoli did some exquisite work
upon the harp, and. Ike NJ. Gilbert, was
thoroughly appreciated and recalled sew
eral times.
N. Gilbert responded TO several de-
mands for encores by repeating his song.
which lost nothing in its second hearing.
Nine. L. S. Collins was a skillful and
sympathetic aecOmpanist-
The other artists in this rare course Of
musicales are:
NJ Bouci tenor Of the Metropolitan Grand Opera
Tina Ierner the Russian pianist.
Song cycle The Garden of Kama tnrst time
IN Washington. with Nine Oortn1e Rider Kelsey.
soprano: Miss Janet Spencer. contrslto; Thomas
EEaus Greene tencr: Claude Cunningham, oarytcne.
HeSs-Schrueder string Quartet, IN chamber con-
cert with soloist 10 he snn0Dcedl, and Mile Ger
aldipe Fsrrsr. rrina donna Of the Metropolitan
Grand Opera
T Adau,oxSti FiOifniSt
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
PROMINENT NORTH CARO- LIHIARS
The McKanna Three-day Liquor Cure
Indorsed in the Highest Terms.

Hon William Preston Bynum. jr.. ex-
Judge OF the North Carolina Superior
Court, gives the McKanna three-dav
liquor cure his Endorsement in the fol-
lowing language;
7 take pleasure in saying that. while
I have had no experience with the Nc
Kama liquor cure. L have seen those who
have taken II, and have read and heard
a great deal OF Il and DR.. McKanna. DR..
sTcKanna's first establishment Of this
cure in this section was at Reidsville. y.
c. about tweuty-four miles from Green's
boro. and I have frequently had occa-
sion to see people who had taken his
cure and had been treated by him sue
cessfUIly. and from what I have heard
and read concerning him and his cure. I
believe him 70 be a reputable gentleman
and his cure 10 be successful and deserv-
ing OF patronage"
Hon. P. ". Giidewell, one OF the Bryan
Kern electors from North Carolina and
a lawyer OF considerable reputation il
his home State. also indorses the Nc
Kama treatment
1T affords me pleasure to say that dur
ing the past few years I have known a
number Of people who have been cured
Of the liquor habit by taking your three
day liquor cure, and 7 am thoroughly
convinced that your treatment d6es more
than you claim for it. Men who have
taken the treatment have said that their
general health was greatly benefited, and
that troubles arising from the use of
liquor were relieved when the treatment
was completed"
These original letters are on fIe at Dr.
McKanna's business Office and residence,
J725 I street northwest, Washington.
There are McKenna ssnatOriums at Rich
mond, Va, Murphy's Hotel Annex. and
Reidsville. n c. Phone Of Washington
residence, Main 5S4
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
OFFUTT GETS FIFTEEN YEARS.
Rockville Youth Pleads Guilty and
Is Promptly Sentenced.

Rockville. Nd. Jan U.-NichOlas d
Cnutt. the young man who shot and
killed Frank Kretzemer here on Hal
Ioween night. was to-day adjudged guilty
Of murder in the second degree by the
Circuit Court and was sentenced 10 If
teen years IN the penitentiary. The case
was never formally put on trial, and the
findings and sentence were an agreement
between the prosecuting attorney and
counsel for the accused
When the case vas called for trial.
Edward c. Peter. chief counsel for Of
futt. withdrew the plea OF not guilty and
entered one OF guilty OF murder in the
second degree
BY agreement the case. was not heard
before q jury. but before Judges Hender-
son and Motter OF the Sixth Maryland
district. Both the prosecution and de-
fense submitted their statement OF the
case in writing 20 the court. and ths
prosecution introduced sufficient evidence
TO prove the killing and make the record
clear. and the case was closed
As evidence OF the widespread interest
aroused by the case. the largest gathering
that ever. crowded into the courtroom was
on hand 70 witness the proceeding
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
DOVEY RELEASES FOUR MEN.
Manager BOwerman wiz Probably
PLAY First for Boston Nafionais

Boston Jan 1S.-President DOvey re
leased four Of his players-Essick Nc
Gam, Hannifn. and Lavender-to-day.
lie is wedding out his players. and viii
take but twenty South with him. He
now has thirty men left
The meeting in February viii gain
the Doves some new men.
Letting McGann go looks as though
Manager Bowerman would play at first.
He is good on the initial bag and will
probably take the position, taking OF
the catcher's mitt for good. Young Es-
sick goes 10 Kansas City. He is a good
pitcher but was not good enough 20
suit President DOvey with his present
long string of twirlers
McGann viii go 10 Milwaukee. and
J. J. Hannifin 20 Philadelphia. Laven-
der viii go 10 Providence
Some other radical changes are ex-
pected soon.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
URGES LEE MEMORIAL
President ReneWsSuggeS
for Tribute to SOutherner.
WRITES A SECOND LETTER
Asks Committee Having in Charge
Work of Raising Funds to Ar
range Meeting 80 steps to Appeal
TO People Can at Once Be Taken
and sum Accumulated.

President Roosevelt has renewed MS
suggestion that a memorial commemorat-
ing the services Of Gen Robert E Lee.
the Confederate chieftain, be erected BY
popular subscription A letter dated jan
usry Is. 1903, was given out at the White
House yesterday in which the President
advises the committee on the proposed
memorial to meet IN Washington for the
purpose Of considering the project
The letter. which is addressed TO d. c.
Hayward. Of South Carolina; Charles
Francis Adams. Of Massachusetts,. and
Wade H Ellis. Of Ohio, is as follows
Gentlemen: On January IS. 1897, I
wrote a letter in anticipation Of the
Tooth anniversary Of the birth Of Rob
ert E. Lee. At that tine the sugges-
ton was made that a fitting memo
rial COMMUNICATING Gen. Lees life
and deeds should be erected by sp-
Pealing 10 ali OF our people IN every
section OF this country for the estsb-
fishing OF such a memorial in some
educational institution in the South
This day being the anniversary Of
bis birth. would like to ask whether
steps cannot at once be taken 10
provide such q memorial under
stand that IT has been definitely con
cluded to place it at Washington and
Lee University university endowed
by Washington, and where-Gen. Lee
passed in honorable service the closing
years OF his life. and where his body
now lies. Could not your committee
arrange for a meeting in Washington,
or elsewhere. If your committee thinks
It wiser. at which definite steps toward
the desired end can be takenZ Sin
Cerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
Knocked Down by Horse.

Knocked down by a spirited horse
drawing a sleigh, A. R. Brown. sixty
four years old, Of s21 E street northwest,
received a severe Iaceration over his left
eye. and several bruises while crossing
Pennsylvania avenue at Tenth street
about S.So o'clock last night He was re-
moved 10 the Emergency Hospital by an
automObilist- Persons who witnessed the
mishap exonerated William P Sherwood,
Of 1910 ThIrty-third street northwest, who
was driving the horse.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19

ST Louis. No. Jan. 1S-When the Mis-
souri legislatures Joint committee COM
pleted recounting the ballots In the first
ten wards CT St Louis an6 had adjourned
at s O'Clock tonight Until next Thursday.
Jacob 5. GemIich. Republican. had made
net gain in the recount Of 13S votes
over William r Painter, Democratic con-
testalt for lieutenant governor
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19

Playing in the snow in front Of her
home with several children, Marion Au-
gustine, five years old. Of 4s4 H street
northwest, was knocked down and tram
pied upon BY two horses attached to a
bakery wagon yesterday afternoon. The
child escaped serious injury. Benjamin
Hilderbrand. driver Of the wagon. car
Eied her home il his arms.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
FIGHT FOR OREGON ToGA.

Republicans Divided in Their Atti-
tude Toward Democrat.
Salem. Greg, Jan. 1s-The Senatorial
situation, with the ballot to be taken TO-
morrow, has reached a critical stage
The Republican opponents Of Gov. Georgs
z. Chamberlain, Democrat, are striving
to induce enough members to break their
pledges to him 70 defeat him
A counter-fght is about to be declared
by Republicans supporting Chamberlain
who say they win invoke the recall or
such members as violate their pledges tc
Chamberlain.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
OHIO SPEAKERS HEARD.
Republican Association Gives Pro-
gramme al 6. A. X. Hall.

gramme al &. 4. X. Hail.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Ohio Republican Association Of Wash
ington vas held last evening at G. A. r
Hall President James W. Bell presided.
A piano solo was given by a V
Llufrio. followed by a selection by the
Ohio Mandolin Club, and mandolin duets
by A. Thomas and wife. with piano ac-
compartment by Mrs o. ChaddOck- The
recitation ohio" by Miss Bessie E
Dunn. was so well delivered that she was
induced TO respond TO an encore, in
which she gave q satire on William Jen-
nings Bryan
Gen. J. Warren Keifer, Congressman
from the Seventh district Of Ohio. gave
a talk on the good work accomplished
by the club. saying he hoped the mem
bership would be enlarged so as 10 take
in every Ohio Republican in the city.
On account Of Illness Congressman
Ralph d. Cole could not attend F. A
Gongwer gave a short speech on Taft
and Ohio"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19

Salt Lake, Utah. Jan. Ex-senator
Reed Smoot was formally indorsed this
evening by Republican members Of the
legislature Ia caucus for reelection.
and as that party has a majority IN
both branches OF the legislature, SmOot
will be elected at to-morrow's ballot
ing. The nomination Of Smoot makes
IL practically certain that the prohibit
.ion bill will fail
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
WORLDS ATTORNEY PLEADS.
Motion 10 AnnuI SubpOenaS Made in
Ne.x York County.

New York. Jan 1s.-After hearing the
arguments Of John n Bowers, counsel
for the World. and United States District
Attorney Stims0n. representing the gov
ernment. this morning. on the motion to
annul the subpoenas in the case OF J.
Angus Shaw. secretary Of the Press Pub
fishing Company. and William 2. Nc
Loughiin. sporting editor, Judge Ward, OF
the United States Circuit Court, suspend
81 the subpoenas pending further argu-
nent by De Lancey Nicoll. another OF the
newspapers lawyers.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
MRS. MARY HIT DEAD.
WeII-known Waskfngton Woman
Passes Away.

After an illness extending over 8 period
of five years. the venerable Mrs. Mary II.
P. HIT. wife Of Isaac R. Hit, passed
away at II O'Clock yesterday morning at
the family home. 1894 Columbia road
northwest She was seventy-eight years
old. and was one Of the best-known mem
bers Of the Lethodist Church in Washing
ton.
She was born in Evanston. H.. and
first came 10 the Capital twenty-five years
ago. Her husband was an official in the
Indian reclamation service until ten years
ago. when he retired to practice law.
She is survived by two sons-Isaac R
Hit, jr-. OF t'-'- city, and ARA B. Hit, OF
Texas.
Funeral services win be held at tie
( family home AT O'Clock this afternoon
Rev. Joseph Dawson, Of the Calvary N.
+. Church. viii officiate Interment will
be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago. H.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
WILLETT HOST AT DINNER.
ROOseveIt's ArraiEner Dimes Repre-
sentatives and Newspaper Men.

Representative William willett, OF New
York. entertained at dinner last night
at Mades' Hotel in honor OF some Of his
friends.
Among those present were Representa-
tives Sheppard. OF Texas: Harrison, Fitz-
gerald, and Goldfogle. Of New York;
Helm. OF Kentucky: Hughes. OF New Jer-
sey: McDermott, Of Illinois; Sulzer, OF
New York, and Edwards, OF Georgia, and
Clifford Rose. Gerald Egan. Irving c.
Norwood. Jake Waldeck. Arthur Johnson
Howard Flanagan, Walter Fahy. Pau
Porter, William Topping, H. E c. Bryant
and c. A Cottreii
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
Business vs.. Mextern.

A basketball game is booked for this
afternoon in the Business High School
gymnasium when the Senographers five
clashes with the quint from Western
High. The game is scheduled 10 start
at go 2. m.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
TEXAS COURTS UPHELD.
supreme Court Confirms OustinE of
the NRters-Pierce OIL Cornnanr.

VI
the WRters-Pierce Oil Company.
The Supreme Court Of the United States
yesterday upheld the action OF the Texas
courts in ousting the Waters-Pierca Oil
Company from the State. The fines inn
posed upon the corporation, which is al
legged TO be a branch Of the Standard OIL
Company. were also confirmed. They ag-
gTegate S1.623590
This is the second time the company
has been driven from the State for vio-
laJing the antitrust laws. The renewal
in 1870 Of the permission TO engage in
business in the State. largely through the
efforts OF Senator Bailey. was the prin-
cipal cause Of the fight against the re-
election Of the latter to the Senate.
The supreme Court also confirmed the
action Of the Court of Appeals in ordering
the rsceivership vacated The property
vas placed in the hands Of a receiver BY
action OF the lower Texas courts
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
Parkview,s Club Cbauenpe,

The recently organized Parkview base
ball team. which viii play IN the subur-
ban League this year. is anxious to ar
range number Of exhibition games with
any team in the District Address Ed
ward May, manager, 3s0s Georgia avenue.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
GOOD ROADS IN VIEW.
Asphalt Association Meets in Con-
ventiOn Here Tomorrow.

When the Independent Asphalt Asso-
citation meets in annual convention to-
morrow at the New Willard Hotel, the
question Of good roads" swill be one OF
the subjects that viii be discussed. II is
understood Congress will suggest the in
PRODUCTION of bills in the House asking
the government to appropriate s2O.6OO 900
for improving the country roads through
CUT the United States
II Congress would appropriate this
amount" said one Of the members last
night. TO be utilized in building roads
of asphalt throughout the country. in
twenty years We would have the finest
roads IN the world"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
PAUL ]. BECKHAM DROWNED.
Young Man, said to Be from wash.
iRgtOn, Met Death st College.

HHs'OH' "et De"th st C0IIese.
dispatch last evening was to the
effect that Paul J. Beckham. OF Wash
ington. q student at St Joseph's Col
lege, Baltimore was drowned yester-
day while skating on the college pond.
The hue and cry was raised quickly
and students entered upon the rescue
work. but IN vain
Inquiry al a number OF Beckham
families in Washington last evening
failed 10 establish the identity OF the
young man His name does not appear
tn the city directory.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
REAL ESTATE NOTES.

Although nothing OF great importance
developed IN the real estate market yes
terday. there are a number Of big deals
pending which are not yet ready for pub
lication. One Of these transactions COM
prises the transfer Of a valuable corner
property IN the business section OF The
city 10 a well known merchant OF the
District for a sum apprcximating SlZs,lso
Il IS expected that public announcement
Of this deal viii be made some time this
week when IL win also be stated 10 what
uses the property viii be put by the pur-
chaser.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19

pftetutut, anu TIE 10
Z. /. Cockren. J. s TornisSs =
Barber. George T. Shinnick. MzTt77ss !.
gand all OF Washington
The American Realty Company. incor-
porated. has elected J. s. Tomilsou presi-
dent and the following directors: Thom-
as SOmerville. c c. Tyler, A. A. Birney,
J. :. Tomilson. T. A Robbins. J. 7. Du
BOis, OF Washington, and S. T. Wilder.
Of Louisburg. y. c.
The police have in their possession ten
gallons Of gin, in jugs OF FIVE gallons
each. supposed 70 have been stolen from
the Potomac Railroad yards. Il was
dropped on the outskirts OF the city last
night by two unidentified white men. who
/ fed. Policeman Roberts brought the
plundeT 70 the police station The rail-
road authorities. however. have not re
I ported any robbery 10 the police.
Z The many friends OF Dr. Lucien c.
Smith. formerly o. this city, but now
assistant surgeon in the Soldiers Hos
pital. Hampton. Va, will be interested 20
learn that he has accepted a position as
I physician with 4 railrod company in
Brazil at a salary OF S3.e09 year. He
viii leave for his new post the early part
! OF February.
At a meeting OF the trades council
/ held this evening the various officers sub
mitted their annual reports. Following
/ the meeting smoker was held.
I The banks and city Offices viii be closed
/ tomorrow in observance OF the f02d ami
versary o. the birth OF Gen. r. z Lee
I Lee Camp. Confederate Vetrans viii hold
| It's banquet at night At Lee Camp Hall.
/ Rev J. P. Sewer, pastor OF the Second
Presbyterian Church. preached at the
evangelistic services at Trinity " E
/ Church tonight
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
HOPES FOR HARMONY.
DIR. J. G. Butler Believes Trouble IN
His Church VIII Blow Over.

HIS Church VIII Blow Over.
Believing a happy outcome would re-
suit from the recent disturbances among
the various factions Of his congregation,
Rev. DR.. John G. Butler, venerable pas
tor Of the Luther Place Memorial Church,
was busy yesterday In an effort to bring
about harmony in his flock.
my friends have been loyal to me In
this deplorable matter, and have assured
me OF their loyal support TO the end. -
said Dr. Butler yesterday The fac
tionai differences viii soon blow over,
and harmony win be restored"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
Reduce Fat
APound a DaY
RengO Has Solved the Problem Of
Fat Reduction Without Star
vation Diet or Tiresome
Exercises.
We GLADLY send a Trial Box Free to All

We Gladly Send Trial Box Free to All
RengO is perfectly safe. You eat Il Ike
fruit or candy and easily and safely re-
duce your fat a pound a day.
You win never need anything else to re-
duce yourself TO perfectly normal form
and size.
For sale by all druggists at 800 per full
sized box. or by mail prepaid, by the
Rengo Co, 32z2 Rengo Bldg, Detroit
Mich. The company win gladly send you
a trial package free by mail, II you write
them direct to Detroit; no free package:
at drug stores.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19

Rengo is for sale and recommended in
Washington by II. Evans, s24 + ST. NV;
Afheck's Drug Store, IzZ9 Pa ave. NV;
Peoples Drug Store. 81 7tk st
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
ncenn Sfeamshfa..

New York. Jan. R-AziTsd: cs,ic from Liver
2oolv January {
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
HALL-NoYES SCHOOL
Zz1 g St. n. w.

Boys and girls, 4 to 10 years. . n nj
adults, .. m. College preparation
Phone N. SS77.
FRANCES MANN HALL. A. NJ. Prin.
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Hotel Hamilton
Opens December 7

100 rooms. 100 baths. addition for this
season. Most desirabIy located On high
ground, overlooking farbor. A stone
structure. with all the comforts and con-
veaiences Send for illustrated booklet
and information 20 our New York Hotel.
Arlington" Twenty-ffIh street and
Broadway. "a most convenient hotel %
stop ct en- route)
Wm. F. IngOld, Mgr. s1nll21. s.Lz.l1
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19
STEEOeRAPHlc ACADEMY,
c0IORADO RUILDIN

COLORADO BUILDING.
PItnsn. Graham. Barnss, Greg. and syIizbsc s5S
tsnS Individual instruction. Special rates fz eczs
Essss eSGEza PcEtioas gzaraleee4
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19


The dedication Of the parochiaI school
Of the Church Of the Immaculate Con-
ception, which is also 10 house the newly
organized Immaculate Social Club, has
been set for February Is. In the school
building. which fronts on street. and
adtoias the church on Eighth street north
west. there viii be gymnasium. audi
torium. bowling alleys. pool, and billiard
tables. baths and a library. There are
now 90 members Of the club, and 1t IS
expected this will be doubled this week.
James y. Dunn is president Of the club.
WiIlige. Gibbs & Daniel have sold for
John Scrivener. premises SS1 Sixth street
between II and streets northeast The
house is a two-story brick, with SIN
rooms. bath. and modern appurtenances
It occupies a lot Is by . feet. 70 a rear
alley It is the purpose Of the purchase
Mrs Mary J. Levin. 10 occupy the house
as a residence II is understood that S.6s
was paid for the property
Building permits were issued yesterday
70:
c. H. Shut. one two-story frame dwell
ling az 301 Vine street northwest; archi-
tect- J. L Williamson; builder, c II
Shut: estimated cost. S2.on0.
J J. GIennan. one one-story brick post
Office at rs Nichols avenue; builder,~AF
&. Turner: estimated cost 500
The Washington herald., 1909-01-19


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The Washington herald., 1909-01-19

At a meeting OF the trades council
held this evening the various officers sub
mitted their annual reports. Following
the meeting a smoker was held.