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The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

Or. Walter G. Duckett. a prominent
druggist Of this city. died suddenly from
heart disease early yesterday morning at
his residence. 2l4S Pennsylvania avenue
northwest
Although a native Of Sltaneateles y. Y,
DIT. Duckett was for forty-fve years
resident OF Washington, locating here
when he established the drug business
now al Twenty-second street and Penn
sylvania avenue. Owing to i'll health.
he was forced to retire from business
about two years ago.
Born on a farm. where he spent the
days Of his early youth. receiving a com
mon school education, he reached place
in his profession which few attain. AT
the axe OF twenty-One, he enlisted in
the Union army az Ira. y. y. serving
with Company * Of the Ninth New York
Heavy Artillery.
A Prisoner Of War.
During the battle Of Monocacy he was
with the Union forces under command OF
Gen. Wallace. and delighted TO tell Of
his capture by the Confederates under
Gen. Echols. In the history OF the Ninth
New York Heavy Artillery he gives an
interesting account OF his escape from
the Confederates during the battle or
Fort Stevens. where he was conducted
after his capture being under fire OF his
own guns for hours. BY conceaIinr him
self IN a haystack until hostlitics ceased
he managed again 20 reach the Union
lines.
on August 10. 1854. he was transferred
70 the Medical Corps Of the United States
army. and az the close Of the war came
20 this city. where he married Miss Car
RE NJ Tabor. OF Auburn. y Y. IN 1865
The couple had three children, only one,
Willard s. Duckett. Of the engineering
/ department. Fort Washington, surviving.
Dr. Duckett was the founder and presi-
/ dent OF the District Retail Druggists AS
/ ISOLATION. and served as president and
I treasurer. respectively. OF the National
/ College OF Pharmacy for maDT years.
Received n Loving Cup.
/ On December ., 1876. he was presented
/ with loving cup from the druggists OF
/ the District Several months before his
+ death. he was honored with the degree OF
/ Doctor OF Pharmacy. by George Wash
/ ington University. He was also mem
/ Der OF the Oldest Inhabitants Associa-
/ ton. OF Hiram Lodge. No. 10. F. A. a
I NJ and OF Hiram Chapter. No. 10. RoyaI
Arch MasOus. The Grand Army OF the
/ Republic recently honored him by cleo
/ ton 90 the Office Of surgeon o. George
/ Y. Morris Post
! Funeral services. under the auspices Of
/ the Masonic order and the g. A. r.. with
/ paIlbearers selected from both organiza-
/ tons. Will be held at the residence al
4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Inter
/ ment will be at Oak Hin Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
Wanted in Baltimore.

Accused Of the theft Of $50. John P.
johnson. a negro. thirty years old. said to
live at 1913 street northwest, was ar
rested yesterday morning by Detectives
VermiIlion and Barbee as a fugitive from
Justice. The arrest was made at the re-
quest OF Police Marshal Thomas F. Far
nan. OF Baltimore, where the theft is al
legged to have been committed. Detective
Armstrong. OF Baltimore. left Washing
ton last night with Johnson.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
AMERICA WINS SHARE.
VIII Participate in Chinese Loan
and Provide Supplies.

A statement will be forthcoming from
the State Department within a few DAYS.
announcing the settlement OF the Chinese
loan matter.
II is known. however. that there has
been an American victory The loan
VIII be increased to $30.C0000O. OF which
each country will get one fourth.
American engineers Will have a part IN
the construction OF the railways for
which China Is borrowing the money.
and American materials VIII be used.
Mr.. Knox believes that during coming
years China viii spend millions upon mil
lions in the development OF the country.
Mr.. Knox will probably be in Washing
ton soon, and when ne comes the state
ment outlining the agreement which has
been reached Is expected
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
bonds Arc Awarded.

Bids we're opened at the Bureau OF In
sular Affairs yesterday for $1,5OO.0OO OF
Philippine public Improvement bonds The
awards were made yesterday afternoon.
The National City Bank and the Mercan-
tile Trust Company, of st. Louis. which
presented a joint bid. were awarded
81 .392, 0C0 Of the issue at 1O02S Gavin l.
Payne & Co, Of Indianapolis. were given
$4,000 at 10051; Morris Merritt, Of Grundy
Center, Iowa, 5000 at 102, and John Sell
strom, OF Guthrie, Okla. 5000 at 1Ol. The
bids were much lower than any previous
ones for Philippine bonds
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
WILL HONOR THEIR LEADER.
Men Who Followed Col. MOsby to
Hold Reunion.

The annual reunion Of "Mosby's men"
will be held Saturday August IS ct
Front Royal Va.
This organization. whose annual gath
ering Is one OF the notable Confederate
Veterans events. is composed Of members
OF the FOrty-third Battalion Of Virginia
Cavalry. The battalion was commanded
by Col Moshy and became famous be-
cause OF the guerrilla warfare IL waged
against the Union troops
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

The police Of the Fourth precinct are
looking for thieves who entered and robbed
the store Of Samuel J. Thomas. at 1876
Four and-a-half street southwest, on
Monday night last. The culprlts stole
three pairs Of trousers. five watches, five
pairs OF suspenders. three belts, two pairs
OF ladies' hose. five pairs Of socks, three
caps, three pairs of mems gsrters, three
pairs Of arm bands. two silk handker-
chiefs. and two pairs Of cuff buttons
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
EXCURSION PLANS MADE.
Steamer VIII Take Fairgrounds
Children Down the River.

Children Down the River.
Plans are complete for the excursion
to be run this evening on the steamer
jamestown for the benefit Of the Play
ground Association.
The big boat has been turned over 70
the association for the excursion by the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany, without cost. and the playground
workers feel this generous donation
should be supplemented by liberal patron
age on the part of the general public
Already a large number OF tickets have
been sold. and several picnic parties have
been organized. The management has
made every preparation looking 10 the
success Of the party. and a general good
time. The Marine Band will be in at
tendance.
An exhibit showing the industrial work
done at the playgrouds has been pre-
pared. and It promises 10 be Of great in
terest as a practical demonstration Of the
value Of the playground movement.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
soldier Inmate Gains Release.

Government Hospital for the Insane yes
terday by order OF Justice Gould. OF the
District Suprme Court. He was sent 70
the institution from Fort sam Houston,
Tex, where he was serving IN enlist
ment in the regular army. Attorney r.
P. Evans, who handled Olson's case. has
three other cases in which habeas corpus
proceedings have been instituted. They
viii DO called later In tho month
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
RIFLE TEAM DEPARTS.
District Sharp Shooters VIII Com
pete in National Matches.

District Sharp Shooters VIII Com
pete in National Matches.
The brigade rife team OF the National
Guard OF the District OF Columbia left
Washington last night at 9 o'clock. under
command Of Capt. F. Il. Heidenreich, FOR
Camp Perry, 10 participate in the ma
tional matches.
The team is scheduled 10 arrive al
Camp Perry 2.9) THIS afternoon. The
members will shoot IN the governor s
match. one OF the contests OF the Ohio
State Rife Association. The results OF
this score win determine the members
who will constitute the team 20 shoot IN
the Dryden trophy match at Sea Grit
y. J.. in September.
At the conclusion OF the matches IN
Ohio. the rifle team will start for New
Jersey. The members who fail 70 qualify
will return 20 this city direct
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
HEARING AS TO PERMIT.
Dispute Regarding Transfer VIII BE
Given an Airing.

In the matter OF the dispute raised by
R Golden Donaldson. attorney for the
owners OF the Burlington apartment 1l20
Vermont avenue northwest protesting
against Mrs Leadingham. who sold the
site and permit for a garage. Corpora
ton Counsel Thomas has recommended
10 the Commissioners that the matter
be heard at a public hearing.
Il is contended that Mrs. Leadinghan
did not possess the right 10 transfer her
permit. Notwithstanding she had OBJ
tanned the signatures OF property owners,
as required by law.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

series Of entertainments. to include
band concerts. moving picture shows.
plays. and musicales. Is being arranged
for the Home for Incurables. A guest
book IS to be placed in me home, and
visitors will be invited 10 record their
names. Visitors from all parts Of the
world call to inspect the Institution, and
it Is thought the record which the regis
ter viii furnish viii be Of interest.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
WAY Succeed Mr.. MncLennnn-

1t is practically certain that DR.. Charles
W Miller who has been assistant CHIEF
for fifteen years or more in the Treas
ury Department viii succeed the late
W F. MacLennan as chief of the book
keeping and warrants division The an
nouncement Of the appointment, II is be-
lieved. VIII be made soon. Two men arc
talked OF 70 succeed DR.. Miller as assist
ant chief They are Donald B. Macleod.
one Of the best-knOwn officers OF the Ma
tional Guard OF the District. and NJ J.
OReilly. Both are well fitted for the pO~
Eition.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
Local Temperature.

Midnight. &C: 2 n m. Go: a. m. 66; a m. "a;
a. m. 6. 10 a. m. Il: Y noon, =; p. m. 75
1 T. H.. 70: ?. M. Il. u IL, 81 10 .. n. u.
Maximum IS; minimum. G.
Relative hunidity-S g. H.. S.; p. m. g.: ?.
No.. T..
Rainfall Is p. m. 10 .. M, O66 Hours Of
sunshine. II. Per cent Of possible sunshine. 50.
Temperatures same date last year-MaEimum. s.;
minimum. G..
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
FUNERAL OF GEN. TOWNSEND.
Retired Army officer Buried with
Military HOnOrs.

With full military honors. Gen. Edwin
:. Townsend, L. 5. A. retired. was
buried in Arlington National Cemetery at
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The serv-
fee was held al the family home. 202l
Kalorama road. with Chaplain W ".
Brander, Of the Fifteenth Cavalry. ofaci-
atlng. The Loyal Legion attended In a
body
Four members Of the Loyal Legion and
four army officers composed the honorary
pelIbearers. as follows; Gen. d. J. CraiEie
/ Gen. Leon A. Matte, Col Felix A. Reeve,
Francis P. B. Sands, Maj. Edwin A. Root,
Mai Julius 4. Penn, Capt P. D. Loeb
niger. and Capt. Peter c. Harris, all of
the General staff.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
WIG CInimr InadeIitr.

on the ground that her husband, Rob-
ert NJ. Chambers. has been unfaithful,
Alloutta 3. Chambers brought suit in the
District Supreme Court yesterday for d.
vorce. a correspondent is named. The
couple were married in Alexandra Sep
TENDER 4. 1904 Attorney A D. Smith
represents the wife
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
AEROPLANES HELD UP.
Their Purchase for Navy Awaits Re-
turn of Secretary Meyer.

Acting Secretary Of the Navy Win
throp yesterday decided he would not as
sumo the responsibility of authorizing
The purchase Of two aeroplanes for use
by the department, and the whole matter
goes over until he return OF Secretary
Meyer in the fall
Plans and specification for two ma
chimes were prepared by officers Of the
bureau OF equipment a year ago. and
the request was turned down b. EIr.
Metcolf then Secretary of the Navy.
After the success OF tho Wright machine.
these specifications were again brought
out. and forwarded 70 the Secretary with
the Endorsement Of Admiral C0wles.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
WOULD EMPLOY DEAF MUTES.
Secretary NageI Thinks They May
Operate Census TRbuIatOrS.

Operate Census TRbulatOTH.
That deaf and dumb mutes would be-
ideal operators for the puncturing and
tabulatIng machines for the returns OF
the decennial census is the opinion OF
Secretary Nagel. OF the Department OF
Commerce and Labor. AS soon as field
reports begin to come in there will be an
increase in the force OF operators.
There has been a great deal Of com
plant that the government has not given
all the work possible TO the deaf and
dumb" said Secretary Nagel yesterday
land we are inclined to give them any
thing we can I think they should make
good operators"
Contracts for the puncturing machines
have been let by Secretary Nagel. and
he has resolved bids for the contract OF
building the tabulating machines. They
will be built IN the government workshop,
and II is estimated that a saving Of more
than 100000 will result from the gov
ernments policy.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
WEATHER BUREAU EXPLAINS.
Union of Aerial Disturbances Causes
Heavy Rains.


The heavy rains In New York for the
last thirty-six hours are caused. accord
ing 20 the experts Of the Weather Blu
reau, by the union OF two aerial d-s-
turbances. one moving from the West
and one moving I'D the Jersey coast.
They met In New York and vicinity, and
then came the deluge.
According to the bureau, a little more
than five inches Of rain have fallen in
New York within the last thirty-six
hours. This is more than the normal
rain for New York for the entire month
Of August Normal rain for that section
is about four inches.
The Weather Bureau predicts a contn-
uation Of the rain.
The aerial disturbances which met AT
New York and formed a union Is said 9
be an unusual thing and rarely occur
ring. These disturbances are eddies OF
wind in heavy rain-laden clouds, SINH
lar to water eddies.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
Ocenn Stenmshina

New York. Aug H.-Arrived: Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse. Bremen. August 10; FREDERICK der
Crosse Bremen August Z.
Arrived out: Campania a. Queenstown; Kron-
prinzesSn Cecils. al Bremen: Kroonlaad, at
Antwerp.
Sailed from foreign portsi KAISER Wilhelm II.
from BremsDi CsTonia. from GTrTpoo,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
LARGE ESTATE INVOLVED.
Green Heirs at Law Complain of
widows COnveyanceH.

Urech heArs AT Inv complain OF
widows COnveyanceH.
Real estate. in the business center OF
Washington, valued at more than $4,000,
is involved in a suit brought in the Dis
trict Supreme Court, by Leila Green and
others. heirs at law OF Charles E. Green
and Albert Green. against Julia T.
Saunders. the American Security and
Trust Company. as trustee and others,
TO set aside certain c0nveyances.
The bill Of complaint. filed by Attorneys
Leon Tobriner and J. J. Darlington. de-
cIares that the widow Of Edwin Green,
grandfather OF the cOmplainants, at
tempted 70 convey the property IN a way
contrary to the intention Of her husband.
who gave her the right OF discretion IN
the apportioning OF the estate.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
Customs Receipts Decreased

With reports from Boston and Chicago
missing, the customs receipts showed
falling off Monday over those Of Satur-
day Of S6s,997. The total receipts Monday.
as far as reported. were Sss9,575, and on
Saturday they were S96S 572
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
BUSINESS NOTICES
PLAYS

PLAYS
Read and fully criticised. Productions
guaranteed II manuscripts warrant.
PRESTON GIBSON,
Colorado Building.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide. s:i2 O. NJ; 1904 p m Low
tide. 3:3 n; 1913 p m.
Tomorrow High tide. 1O.O a. n; 1O:O 2. N.
Low tide. 30 a. m; ass p m.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
CoudItion Of the waite,


Special TO The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. W. Va. Aug. H.-Both rivers
cloudy.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18

ride In their own cars and it IS expected
that President Taft will appoint a rep
resentatlve 10 pilot his car IN the pa.
rade.
President May Enter.
It is by no means impossible that the
President. stimulated by his weu-known
pride IN the local interests OF washing
ton. may decide to take part in the
pageant and may head the procession. II
so, the interest viii be many fold in
tensifed.
These facts were brought out in the
report made by the chairman Of the COM
nittee on the governmental section, Allen
D. Albert, jr.. last evening. Re declared
the parade. upon which the enthusiasm OF
the Chamber Of Commerce is now con-
centrated. will have q national news
value and VIII prove one Of the most
effective agents in The upbulding Of COM
mercial Washington yet attempted.
The Official cars will not, Of course. bt
entered In the floral competition. They
will form the leading section. and Il Is
planned 20 have them carry flags and Z
simple wreath as an ornameutation 70,
tie hood. II IS expected that at Least
fifteen or twenty government cars viii
be entered.
The three sections Of the parade-th,
governmental the floral and the com
meTcial-will be headed by large bands
The Cavalry, the Engineer. and the For
Myer bands have consented 10 plrtiCipat.
and the music committee Is gratifed a.
procuring their services.
This parade will be a distinctly Wash
ingtonian enterprise" said Mr.. Albert
'and il viii reflect credit on every on,
connected with il. News Of It will b,
spread far and wide throughout the
United States"
Special Rates Promised.
George II. Gan, chairman of the trans
pcrtaHcn committee. reported progress
and stated special rates on all railroad
would be procured for the surrounding
territory. within a radius OF 40 miles
Advertising matter will be distributed
provided it is supplied by the Chambe
Of Commerce.
Mayor Breitmeyer. OF Detroit. who &
the foremost authority on flowers in III
United States. and is known as the mil
honaire florist" has consented TO &C
as one Of the judges Of the pageant
Three others have been selected-Gov
Swanson of Virginia, Gov. Crothers O
MARY itNQt ana commissioner MarLdr.aDC
A fifth remains TO be chosen
The Richmond Automobile Club sen
word that Il would probably enter sew
eral cars IN the parade. although M
definite decision had been reached TIL
Craftsmanship OF the committee on com
mercial entries was thrust upon III
shoulders Of Cept. James F. Oyster. al
though the latter protested. as he is nj
ready chairman OF the finance committee
The next meeting of tho floral COMMITTEE
will be held next Wednesday night
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
Temncrnturca IN 1tner Citicn-

Temperatures IN other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
p. 10 yesterday, as follows:
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
DRUGGISTS LIFE
SUDDENLY CLOSED
DR.. w. G. Duckett Stricken
by Heart Disease.
HAD AN ACTIVE CAREER HERE

Lived I'm Washington for FOrty-fve
Years, in Which Time He Estab-
Iished Successful Drug Business,
Organized Association, and Was
Member Oldest Inhabitants.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-18
TAFT MAY ENTER
In FLORAL PARADE
Official Cars May Participate
IN Pageant.
NATIONAL INTEREST IN EVENT
Governmental Participation Raises
Chamber of Commerce Project
Expands ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Brett
meyer, OF Detroit, 10 De Judge.

'The national character" Of the Cham
her OF Commerce floral automobile pa
radcliffe nationwide interest which it
viii invoke-was the subject which loom
ed large before the meeting of the COM
mittee in charge last evening.
Governmental participation in the pa
Eeant is we'll emphasized by the fact that
the automobiles Of the President Of the
United States and his Cabinet officers
Will probably constitute the first section
OF the event
IN addition to this. It IS expected that
the cars Of many army and navy officers,
possibly all Of those automobiles which
are furnished az the expense OF the
United states, may be entered. II is now
known that several Cabinet officers Will
ride in their own cars and Il is expected
that President Taft will appoint a rep
resentative 10 pilot his car IN the pa.
rade.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-06-23
Honor. for Darwin.

London, June 22.-Exercises of an
International aspect were commenced
today at the University of Cambridge
in commemoration of the centenary OF
the birth of Charles Darwin, the great
e~volutionist. Learned men from all
nations are in attendance, the United
States being represented 10y DR.. Chas.
D.. Walcott, secretary of the Smith
sonian Institution. The exercises will
asst three days.
While in Cambridge the degree of
doctor of science will he conferred by
the university upon DR.. Walcott, in re
cognition of his researches In geology.
During his stay in Great Britain,
DR.. Walcott Will visit the northwest
coast of Scotland to collect and study
specimens OF Cambrian fossils found
in that locality.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-06-23

he has spent the last two years of his
life.
Deceased was twice married, the
last time to Miss Nancy Robertson, OF
Saint Claire county, Alabama. Both
wives ave passed ove ahead of him,
the last one eleven years Ago.. By his
first wife he had only one child,
Flavius Josephus Murchison, who now
lives at the Leland home. The child
rem of the last wife are Frand and
"Bilr' Murchison, who live about nine
miles southeast.
For the past two years Mr.. Murchi-
son has been slowly declining and
died last Sunday of old age. Twelve
children ard grandchildren bemoan
his absence.
Scores of souls have een led to
God through MI. Murchison's ministry
In Alabama and Texas. He has been
known, moreover, wherever he has
lived as a kind friend, a neighborly
neighbor and a Christian gentleman.
AS Job phrases 1t, this good and use
full citizen came to his end I'm tuI'
age, and in point of his usefulness,
like a shock of corn coneth In its
season."
HUBERT NJ. SMITH,
His Pastor.
June %. 1909.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-06-23

shown in vivid, life-like and historical
ly accurate combat. The clash of cav
airy, the ~marshalling of infantry. and
the tremendous magnificence of war
will ibe as nearly represented as an in
finite amount of pains, a great outlay
Of money and the best procurable
stage direction a obtain. Miss Al
ans own performance of the Maid
will be notable for extreme humility
and spirituality.
Several actual tactical Battlefield
mOvements-+taken from authorize
tive war paintings-wiM be used as
the basis for the conflict between
the English and the French troops in
the battle scene. Most of these man.
euvers will be taken from the famous
paintings Of Joan of Arc'& victory at
arms by Boutet de Monvel.
But the idea for one of the most
striking tableaux is taken from Meis-
sonier's celebrated canvas, called
1907, where Napoleon is shown.
mounted on a horse hat stands upon
the brow of a hill, with the cavalry
charging in the plain before him. Joan
of Arc will be similarly represented
in the principal moment of the battle
scene in the stadium perfo finance. The
brow of the hill will he at the specta-
tors left ear And Miss Adams as
Joan, will be seen clearly outlined
against the sky, mounted on the ira
dftional white horse and overlooking
the armies in conflict on the plain be-
low.
The method of giving cues for the
various entrances and exits during the
performance, and which is thought to
be original with this performance, will
consist of various colored electric
light flashes at stated times during
the play, n all directed by one opera
tor, b will be placed at an especial
ly constructed electrical switchboard
for this purpose. Some idea of the
magnitude of the production is obtai
ed from h fact that an entire cleo
1trical station has been built to light
he grounds adjacent to the stadium
and the amphitheatre itself.