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The Washington herald., 1909-05-06

The Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs.
yesterday, including Representative and
Mrs Nicholas LOngwOTth, the former
having but recently returned from a fort
nights stay in Cincinnati. Miss Ethel
Roosevelt. sister OF Mrs. IBonsworth.
went from her house yesterday 10 the
home Of the Secretary of the Navy, TO
be the guest OF the Misses Meyer until
she leaves with the party Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth. on their horse
back ride 70 their country home
The Washington herald., 1909-05-06
In The SOCIAL WORLD
President and Mrs. Taft En-
tertain at Luncheon.
MRS. KNOX DINNER GUEST

Secretary of the Navy and Mrs
Meyer Have Small Company at
Luncheen-STrs. John Phillips En-
tertsins in Honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
ChOate-WeddinSs Announced.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
FRANTIC WITH PAIN,
PLUNGES TO DEATH
I. H .HoweS, of Brookville.
Md, Jumps From Window
of Baltimore Hospital.

BALTIMORE. Nd, Oct. 1s.-Appar-
emily tortured with pain beyond hu-
man endurance, T. II. Howes. forty
three years old, a farmer Of Brook
vile, Md near andy Spring, killed
himself by plunging head-frst from a
second-story window Of the MARYLAND
University Hospital at 8:I5 o'clock this
morning.
He landed fun upon his head on the
brick pavement On the Green street
side Of the hospital, fracturinR his
skull and dying almost instantly The
man was already IN a dying condition
when he made the leap. eli mad been
at the hospital for several weeks. SUI
fering with stomach trouble, and il
was known that his condition was
serious.
At the hospital il was said today
a nurse, who was IN the room at the
time, Mr.. Howes made his fatal jump.
attempted to head the man of He
was too quick for her. and she did
not succeed in getting hold of him be-
fore ne made his headlone plunge.
Several orderlies went out and picked
Mr. HOwes up.
He died as they carried him into the
hospital
His family at BrookviTe was noti-
fed, and will take charge of the body.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
Board of Education Wants
Work Rushed on
Buildings.
COMMISSIONERS SAY
THERE is A REASON
Claim Good Business Prompted
Them to Go Slowly in
Matter.

Characterizing as ineXcus2ble the de-
lay in the construction of tie additions
to the Johnson and Monroe School
buildings. appropr atoms for which were
contained in the District appropriation
bill for 1909, Capt. James r. Oyster,
president Of the Board of Education, has
addressed TO the Commissioners a letter
containing a caustic criticism of the Of
fee of Municipal Architect Snowden
Ashford
In the case Of the Johnson annex,
the building vas not started until the
past summer. a year after the appTO-
pri3tion was made. It is now hardly up
to the tor Of the second story, with lit
tie prospect Of its being completed be
fore spring" says Captain oyster. The
Monroe addition has shown no signs OF
life, the plans not even having been
drawn as far as the Board of Educa-
ton is aware. although a full year and a
quarter has elapsed since the apprOprl-
alton became available"
In reply, the Commissioners say in
both cases land had 20 be acquired for
the construction Of the additions and
that as usual time for negotiations was
taken in order 20 husband the funds of
the District.
In the case Of the Johnson School the
work has been delayed, It is said, owing
to the non-deIivery of materials. It is
expected that the building Will be ready
for occupancy February ]. In reference
to the Monroe annex. the Commissioners
say the building has been ready fcr ad-
VeTtisement since July q 1853, but IN
view OF the fact that the building could
rot be completed before March, 1870. and
because Of prevailing high prices they
have not yet deemed ii advisable 70
advertise for bids as nothing would be
gained by having the buildings coInplet-
ed prior to the opening OF the school
year in September, 1910
THE Commissioners row, as always
reply to the EOar1 OF Education IN
spirit of patience, wishing that all Dis
tTict agencies would cooperate toward
an orderly, efficient. and economical id
minisuation Of business" says the Con-
missiOGers' letter TO Captain oyster.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
VANITY OF NEGRO
LEADS TO PRISON
Youth Eager to Appear Well
Dressed Before Lady Friend"
Convicted Of Larceny.

"Where do you come from?" inquir-
ed Judge Kimball, IN the Police Court
this morning, Of Tyler Cheeks, a col
ored youth whose desire to please his
'Iady friend by appearing in new
clothing every time he saw her, caus-
ed him 70 run counter to the laws
protecting personal property and pr .
viding penalties for larceny Of the
same.
"Loudoun county, subj" proudly as
serted Cheeks.
"Three months in jail" added the
Judge.
And Tyler is wondering what would
have happened 10 him If he had said
he came from Charles county, Alexan-
dria, or Acquia Creek Cheeks was
accused Of taking an entire outfit of
clothing, including suspenders. shirt
collar, tie, coat, and trousers, from
Louis Moore.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
[. B. LAMPSON BUYS
HOME ON OTIS PLACE
Member of Central Higa School
Faculty Pays $500 For
Residence.
Residence.

Shannon & Luchs lead off the week
IN real estate with the announcement
Of $500 sale, the property disposed
Of being the corner residence at 1886
Otis place.
The purchaser is !. 3. Lampson, a
member Of the faculty at Central High
School. The house IS a twO-s:0 Dry. bay
window brick, containing six rooms
and a tiled bath. and will be occupied
by Mr.. LampsOn.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
PREVENT
A RUNAWAY MATCH
Seventeen-Year-Old Beulah
SWiSher Placed Under
Arrest.

Detective Clifford Grant. of the Dis
trict Attorneys Office. this morning az
rested Beulah Swisher. seventeen years
old. of clifton Forge, Va. following an
application for marriage license made
by Robert Stewart, twenty-five years
old, Of the same town. Early this morn
ing a dispatch was received at Police
Headquarters asking that an applica-
ton for a marriage license by the two
young people be denied.
When Stewart made the application
IL was learned that the girl was only
seventeen, objective Grant went TO a
Pennsylvania avenue hotel, placed the
girl under arrest. and sent her to the
House Of Detention. where she IS held
as a fugitive from her parents.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
AID FOR KEY WEST.

In response TO appeals from the mayor
Of Key West the officers OF the Ameri-
can Red Cross Association and OF the
army general stan at a meeting today
decided for the next few days to issue
"a tons TO the sufferers from the recent
storm from the military post there the
expense to be borne by the Red Cross
treasury. The Red Cross also decided
to send J. Q. Logan, OF Atlanta, one
OF its special relief agents to the scene
Of the disaster for the purpose of soscer-
tanning the extend Of relief that is neces-
sary.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
STATE ASKS DELAY.

A stipulation that the State Of New
York be granted until the first Tuesday
of November 10 file its answer in the
Bronx sewer case. was today presented
TO the Supreme Court of the United
States by solicitor General Bowers. The
Government some time ago instituted
quit against the State on the ground
York harb0r.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
TIFFANY MYSTIFIED
BY DIAMOND THEFTS
$4,000 Necklace and Ring Disappear From Work
room in True Arabian Nights Style and
Efforts of Detectives Are FruitIess

NEW YORK, Oct 1S-A mysterious
theft of diamond necklace, valued at
$4,000. and princess ring, set with
four rows of diamonds, from the work
shop OF Tiffany & Co, on the NTH
floor Of their Fifth avenue building, is
furnishing a puzzle, which a score Of
private detectives so far have failed to
solve.
These gems disappeared only a few
days apart despite precautions that
/ would seem to make such thefts inn
possible SO carefully has the secret
Of the losses been guarded that only
now have they become known.
The necklace had been sent to the
| Tinanys for repairs about four weeks
ago. The diamonds ranged in size
/ from one and a half 10 three caTats.
Attached to the necklace was sap
phire pendant in the form Of star.
The necklace was placed in the
hands Of a trusted jeweler in the main
room Of the fifth floor, where a num-
her of men. boys, and girls are en-
plOyed in cleaning, polishing, and re-
setting gems. The jeweler was in
struCted to have the necklace ready the
next day as the owner desired to wear
it at social function.
Jewels Disappear.
Just before noon the man left the
room for five minutes and, he said, left
the necklace in a box on his work table
instead of locking it in a drawer with
which each jeweler is provided On
his return the necklace was missing.
He notified Superintendent Moore,
and a search OF the workroom followed.
Every one on that floor was questioned,
and finally personally searched.
No one was allowed to leave the
room, even for luncn. until long after
the usual closing hour. Private detec-
tives OF the Timanys, with the heads
Of the concern, conducted a severe
cross-examination and personal search
OF each employee. No one had been
seen to approach the table wherein
the working Jeweler asserted he had
left the box.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
CHEERS TAFT; DIES.

Ell PASO. Tex, Oct. 1s.-F. A. Guer-
neg, a hotel man, OF New Mexico. drop
ped dead while cheering President Taft.
This is the NTH death that has marked
Taff's trip.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
GETS THREE MONTHS
FOR WELDING AK

Did she have nothin in heb han
when / thew tn coffee pot? No sub.
She didn't have u0tBiH'. 'Eeur she had
q ak Dat WIZ ali she had, frankly de-
clared Edith Foster. when asked in
court this morning why she had as
saulted DOME jenkins.
Nothing but an ak chg" repeated the
judge.
Three months he added
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
Etc.

When Wells, Gloves, Stock
ings, Ribbons, Jewelry and the
Hand Bags are found to artistical-
" harmonic with the styles and
colors of the gowns and hats, IS
not complete satisfaction positive
" assured?
The Washington times., 1909-10-18

} Yet this necklace had disappeared
from the table and from the room.
every ever nook ana corner of which had
been searched tt was not on the per-
son OF any Of the employees of THAI
room, and they were able TO prove eX-
actly where they had been during all
the time the necklace was in the room.
Third Degree Given.
Some Of the best men of a private de-
tective agency we're detailed to aid the
Tiffany detectives The men at the
benches nearest that from which the
gems vanished were put through a
third degree examination. The jeweler
in whose care tAe necklace had been
was not allowed to leave the building
that night, but was locked up in the
cage the firm had long ago provided for
such an emergency He was later dis
charged, but ever since he has been
Swallowed night and day.
Likewise every CnplOye .On the fifth
floor has been under surveillance. Not
d movement Of any one has escaped
the detectives.
The diamond princess ring, which dis
appeared four days later, vanished in
an even more mysterious manner. After
the theft of the necklace steel cages
We're constructed about the work bench
OF each jeweler handling the more val
liable gems. When the Workmen came
in they were locked in these cages ana
no one was allowed 70 approach with
out PERMISSION of the foreman, who
held the keys
Ring VaniSheS.
And yet this ring, intrusted to a jew
eler in one OF these cages, disappeared.
The ring, set with four rows Of dia-
monds, four diamonds in d row, and
each stone &c one karat, had been sent
UP for repairs on Saturday. The set
ting had become loose and the jeweler
had instructions TO reset the stones and
send the ring - the office. This was
in the morning At II a. IN. a call came
from the office. The workman declared
ne bad repaired the ring and had dis
patched it to the office
In the wOrltrcOm notice Offering S5D0
reward Tor the return of the necklace
has had no effect The firm, following
its rule, has refrained from nOtffvin9
the police. and has sought to keep the
losses secret
The Washington times., 1909-10-18

zoe value Lace Curtains, 2
yards long and 80 inches
wide, for narrow lnc
windows. Pair.....,F
SIS Brussels ERect Lace
Curtains, full 81 Yards lone
and 81 TO 60 inches ST or
wide. Pair. LIZ
$2.25 RenaJ sSaDca ard
Brussels Effect Lace Cur
tains, plain and 81 40
scroll Centers. Pair Lay
SZ-s8 Real irish Point
Lace Curtains, with Dou-
Edge 9ds lPPa afr.ait'h S2.25
The Washington times., 1909-10-18

Price is soon forgotten-the
store is judged by the ultimate
satisfaction its goods give. The
Palais Royal popularity is largely
maintained because goods pur-
chased here always give lasting
satisfaction. Can we not afford
to be silent concerning prices?
Doesn't everybody know?
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
Appreciates Welcome.

II am not here as a Republican OF
Democrat" he said 10 the Texans. I'm
glad 70 md ia Texas as 1 have found IN
other States / have visited, that sort Of
:. welcome that comes to the head Of a
nation. Everywhere I have been
have found that American determination
10 meet the problems and difficulties
that present themselves and to make
the particular community IN which the
people live a little better than other
communities.
The trip through western Texas yes
terday was not entirely pleasant. The
wind was strong and the sand was sifted
through the cracks and windows OF the
cars While the Presidential train was
passing over the PecOs river the wind
was so strong that some Of the news
paper men aboard feared the cars would
Be blown from the track. The river is
IN a rocky canyon 3Z5 feet below the
bridge.
At Sanderson, Tex, the President
took occasion TO compliment the progress
that IS being made III irrigation. lie
promised that the Government should
assist the West as much as possible In
this reclamation.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18

When professional milliners
buv their materials here's a
word needed about prices? When
nonprofessionals can have the
time and thought of the Palais
ROYALS own artiSts-need a
doubt exist as to styles and sat
isfactory results?
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
Aids in Laying of Corner
stone at Fort Sam
Houston.
GOES TO RANCH
FOR REAL REST
Will Spend Time With Brother and
Try to Forget His
Worries.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct l8,-SCand-
ing on the site of old Fort Alamo, where
Davy Crockett. Jim Bawie, and other
heroes of the Texas war of independence
were butchered by the victorious Next
cans under Santa Anna, President Taft
today spoke TO thousands Of citizens OF
the New Texas" He recalled the
struggles of the pioneers Il the Lone
Star State and congratulated his hear
ers on the apparent progress now taking
place.
This morning, the President assisted IN
laying the cornerstone of the nearly
completed chapel Of the Fort sam HOus-
ton army post, which is being built by
the citizens of the city. He reviewed
the troops at the post and inspected the
fort in company with the officers. This
afternoon the Presidential train viii
leave for Gregory, where four days will
be spent on the ranch of Charles P
Taft, the Presidents brother.
Goes to Ranch.
Taft leaves at DIS O'Clock for Ken
nedy, where he will arrive at $40
o'clock, and after a stop OF a few min
utes will go on TO Corpus Christi, ar
irving at 9:05 o. m. COnveyances Will
be waiting at that town 10 take the
Presidential party 10 the ranch OF
Charles P. Taft, a few miles from the
town.
On Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday.
and nearly all of Friday, the President
will rest at the ranch He intends
10 forget SO far as possible the wor-
ries Of his office and recover from the
fatigue OF the present trip. The past
few days have been strenuous. and
the work and travel and the intense
heat have wearied him greatly. He
expects that four days rest win fix
him up so that he viii be in first
class condition for the rest Of the
journey
The good reports the President has
received from Mrs. Taft during the
PAST few days have pleased him i'm
mensely On Sunday he had tele-
gram from the White House saying
she had made the trip comfortably
and felt so well that she attended
church with her brOther-in-law. Prof.
More. President Taft was delighted
when he read the message.
No matter how busy he has been
on his trip, he has written long let
tiers 10 Mrs Taft daily. On the few
DAYS that this was utterly impossible,
ha sent her kilograms. Not day has
gone by without a message from Mrs
More, DR.. Delaney, or Mrs Taft her
self. bringing news Of her condition.
President Taft preached his fourth
sermon Of the trip last night at san
Antonio. assuring his hearers that he
was not engaged in a partisan trip, but
was out touring the country TO see peo-
ME and sIudV their needs
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
And

If the Suit or Dress is to fit to
perfection is not the Corset Of
utmost importance? Silent still as
to styles and prices here-but let
us most strongly impress the fact
that in Mime. Adele Ruppai me
Palais Royal has the leading ex-
pert in town, and that CorSetS fit
ted by her always give satisfaction
to the Wearer.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
TOMORROW

4 kc for your name engraved on
IA copper plate, and fifty (501
cards printed therefrom.
4Tc for supplying and printing
nfty (50) best cards-if you
bring card plate.
The Washington times., 1909-10-18

800 value California Wool
Blankets, warranted gen-c g -
4 al re - y
$500 Extra Fine California n
WOOL Blankets. Per pair. ~4sS 0
SOC value BIeached Sheets. IN
size 72x9O inches SQC
sec value Standard BIeached ~
Sheets: size 72xS0 inches. So. q r.
75c value Bleached Sheets. For
extra heavy: S1x9O inches.. y
Ice value BIeached Pillow 10r
Cases, size 45x36 inches z
I-O0 value Crochet Bed a -
Spreads, Marseilles effects. 80. . II
$50 value Crochet Bed
Spreads large size and G. 80
NED .s..s'-..- -.---....-s...... LILY
Rs5 oe sD y9igs s sd Ma M,jszrseilesS 90
The Washington times., 1909-10-18
On Second Floor

$1.S value Silkoline Com n &C
forts, scroll stitched ............S o
$50 value SIlkoline Com e N
forts, superior finish. ........ lily
500 value Heavy SiIko-
line Comforts. attractively ST 20
covered ..................
$500 value satteen-covered SO 40
Comforts, well filled.....~ ZsFS
500 value Down Com
eorts, covered with French S a 90
StitleeIl. ..--....-- = 4 y
$1.25 value English Fleece n o
Blankets, full size. Pair....# on
500 value Fleece BIan- ST An
kets, extra heavy. Pair. -
$3.50 value Beacon Blan-
kets, highly recommended. ST 90
Ettlf .-..--s..-.. --------.---.-.-- As - "
s4.Oo value Heavy woolS0 OQ
Blankets. Per pair.......... 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-07
DUNE WILL NOT ATTEND
Objects to Democratic Dinner to
Secretary Dickinson IN Chicago.

Chicago. Marsh Ga dinner in honor of Jacob NJ.
Dickinson. whose selection as Secretary of War is
regarded honor to both Tennessee and Chi
cage win he given by the Iroquois Club here next
Tuesday The club is Democratic organization.
of which Mr. Dickinson has long been member.
Ex-Mayor Dunno created a sensation in the club
by refusing attend. In a long letter he said
Judge Dickinson had gene over 10 the Republican
party. and that it highly inconsistent, If not
ridiculous, for a Democratic organization extend
its congratulations 20 member who has abandoned
the party
Judge dickinson fatty denied Mr. DUNES allega-
ton.
I have always been a Democrat, and am still
one" he said. adding. after moment, although
I didn't vote for Bryan"
Edgar B. Tclman president Of the club issued the
following statement:
The banquet to Judge Dickinson is rendered by
the Irouuois Club as personal expression of re
gard to Of its most loyal ana distinguished
We honor him for his distinguished personal ca,
his intellectual atta!nments and mis- gehla
allow him 10 depart from our midst without an
css h. has Seen chosen to represent the Southern
people in the office Of Secretary of War.
Mr.. Dickinson was the guest OF honor tonight at
a dinner rendered to him by his close associates
of the Illinois Central. !. T. Harahan president
of the road, POSTMASTER.
Mr.. Dickinson in his sreech said:
President Taft desired every portion of the coun-
try represented in his Cabinet. He knew the South
knew the people ana the eNlsIlhg CuHuIuoIis ne
said he wanted some Southern judge and offered me
the position His broad purpose was TO conserve
the whole people notwithstanding the fact that the
South had voted against him and that was Dem
ocrat- He was inspired with honorable senti-
ment for all the people and accepted All / can
say IS that I will deal straight from the heart and
never finch
Talking TO reporters to-day Judge Dickinson ex-
pressed his belief in formidable navy Asked II
he believed our present land forces should be in
10 he
subject little thought.
In a general way believe that evidence OF The
ability of a people to take care Of themselves
In case Of war IS one Of the strongest factors in
maintaining peace he said. There is no suS-
sestion Of international unpleasantness the hor
ION apparent to ne With President Taft the
head of affairs, our people have every assurance
that his administration will 90 every proper thing
10 maintain friendly international relations and
assure the peace Of the world"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-07

been taken out Of the west side Of the excavation
quicksand underneath has flowed upward into the
hole being forced up by the weight OF the everything
earth outside the excavation. This movement has
caused subsistence of the outside earth which has
now extended back to the narrow roadway between
the dock and the big construction and repair plan
ing MILL building No 131, which. in the case OF
any further falling away Of the earth, will be in
grave danger.
Heavy sticks OF timber. apparently solid rows OF
sheet piling, and walls OF iron pilinG. have
been broken and distorted by the landslides bed
OF concrete ave feet thick, which the contractors
recently succeeded IN placing in portion OF their
trench having failed to stop the movement.
1t is the opinion Of the yard engineers that even
tually II will be necessary for the government to
take I'D the work although the contractors have
within The last few days engaged c. A Wentworth
formerly one Of the departments civil engineers
to assume charge OF the contract The annulment
of the contract would mean heavy loss TO the
Williams concern unless board OF survey should
decide that the work go far accomplished Is OF
value to the government In case the department
takes action along the lines OF the recommendation
made by the yard engineers. the question OF recon-
tense for work done by the present contractors VIII
probably have TO be settled by the courts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-03-07
JOSEPH PULITZER BACK.
Summoned by Counsel in Panama
Canal Libel Case.

Joseph Pulitzer, Of The World arrived in port
yesterday on his yacht Liberty from the South
where he had been cruising since the investiga-
ton into the alleged charges made by his news
paper In connection with the Panama Canal pur
chase Mr.. Pulitzer this city when the in
yestigation was started. and remained for about
two weeks to be on hand should his presence be
desired.
When his counsel assured that he would not
be called by the federal grand jury and that an
Indictment would not be found for several weeks.
Mr. Pulitzer left for the South his yacht cruis-
ing between Delaware Breakwater and Hampton
Roads.
II was said yesterday that Mr.. Pulitzer had been
summoned by his counsel in anticipation Of an in
dictment by the grand jury here, and the possible
service Of warrants the Washington indictments.
He would have appear in either case, and 1t
was understood yesterday that some federal action
would be taken early this week, possibly to-
morrow.
The present federal grand jury will end its term
this week and as it has heard witnesses In the
Panama Canal investigation. and has already found
two Indictments-one against Caleb NJ Van Hamm'
managing editor Of THE World and the other
against the Press Publishing Company-it was said
that II would no doubt act. If H. l. Stimson. the
United States Attorney should ask for an indict-
rneut against. Mr.. Pulitzer Mr.. Stimson said on
Friday that the grand jury had not finished Its
work in the case but said also that the new grand
fury might take up the case. II 1t should be