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The Washington herald., 1909-06-16

10 let up IN your work AZ a matter OF
fact. you must work all the harder dur
ing this period-the decrease in the vote
scale makes this necessary. Ir does not
matter how many votes you may have
now. you cannot be too sure Of winning
your prize. You have no way OF know
Ing or finding out how many votes your
competitors have. and for this reason IL
behooves you 10 keep right on working
as long as the contest lasts. so as 10
avoid al possibility OF being disappointed
IN the end
Less than three weeks from now II viii
al be over and your prize viii be yours.
provided Of course. you do not let some
more energetic competitor get ahead OF
you and take your choice OF the prizes.
This is something you cannot be TOO care
Tul about. and Il IS very necessary that
you keep your weather eye open at All
times. and that you keep hUsulng early
and late
You will notice in next Thursdays list
that large number OF votes have been
polled since the last list. This IS evi-
cence Of an awakening among the con-
testants. and from now on until the close
os the contest II viii be a struggle for
supremacy.
Try now as never before 70 be one OF
the leaders. II can be done with hard
work. provided there Is enough OF q. and
we shall be glad to see your name at
the top OF the list.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
LOSE THEIR ANNUAL LEAVES
Corporation Counsel Decides Against
$50 Per Diem Employees.
Ruling VIII BE Approved by the
Commissioners and Become
Effective July I.

Corporation Counsel Thomas has de-
cided that the 80 per diem employees on
the rolls OF the District government are
not entitled TO annual leave Of absence.
with pay or pay for legal holidays This
ruling of counsel will be approved by the
Commissioners and go into effect July L
The Commissioners made an effort 10
have Congress pass a law similar 70 that
operative for per diem employees OF the
national government, but it was defeated.
The Commissioners viii again recommend
such a law in their estimates to be pre-
sented 10 Congress next winter.
Under the District appropriation OF 1885
the Commissioners were authorized 70
grant annual leave OF absence not exceed
ing thirty days to per diem employees. In
1906 Congress, after prolonged discus
sion Of this matter. which had been Ques-
toned by Auditor Tweedale. repealed the
law granting per diem employees leave by
abolishing per diem positions filed by
regular employees whose service was con-
tinuous. making their positions perma-
nent. with an annual compensation.
The corporation counsel holds that Gre
ating regular positions for those per diem
employees with an annual compensation
that the provision Of law granting this
leave Of absence is imperative. especially
IN view Of the provision OF the District OF
Columbia act OF March 3, 1895, which says
that no civil officer or other employe
should. after June 90 1906, be paid from
any appropriation for contingent expenses
o. from any specific or general apprOpria-
ton. unless such employment should be
authorized and payment therefor specif-
cally provided IN the law granting the
appropriation. and then only for services
actually rendered.
There being no per diem employees under
the District OF Columbia government at
this time. Corporation Counsel Thomas
holds temporary employees are not en-
titled to leave. no per diem 0EnplOyes
being specifically provided for IN the ap-
pIopriations.
Auditor Tweedale recommended TO the
Commissioners a provision TO cover the
whole matter, which was presented TO
Congress. but which failed OF enactment.
providing that hereafter the Commits
sioners Of the District Of Columbia are
authorized. in their discretion. 10 grant
leaves of absence. not exceeding two and
a half days per month, with pay and pay
for legal holidays, 10 such per diem en-
ployes as are appointed specifically and
In writing by said Commissioners under
authority or law, and whose services
cover a period OF three months or more"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
An Accepted Authoritr.
WILL PRINT NEW RULES.
Chief Wagner Transmits Them 10
the Printer.


Chief Wagner. of the District fire de-
partment, announced yesterday that the
new rules and regulations for the de-
partment recently approved by the Com
missioners had been compiled and trans
mitted 70 the printer for publication in
book form.
The books are expected to reach fire
headquarters a week prior 10 July so
as TO be in the hands Of the officers and
members OF the department in time for
them 10 familiariZe themselves with the
rules before they are put into operation.
The regulations are the result Of care
ful study OF the late Chief Belt and
Chlef Wagner, and contain all the best
features OF the fire departments or the
larger cities. where they have been tested
and found efficient.
The clerical force Is engaged IN com
piling new running book" which viii
be placed in the hands OF the printer
July !, and viii be ready for delivery
fifteen days later. This book contains
all OF the fire alarm boxes and shows at
q glance what engines and trucks re-
spond 10 certain alarms
A feature entirely new is that tho gen
eral alarm viii be reduced from seven
calls 10 six.
As a matter Of public safety Chief
Wagner has issued an order which pro-
vides for the detailing OF thirteen uni
formed men and the establishment OF A
fire station at Benning during the three
days and nights OF the Elks' jubilee, com
mencing to-day
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
MAY KIDNAP EARLY.
RumOrs nt the District Building
Concerning the Leper.

bnlAuAnE
Concerning the Leper.
The possibility Of John p Early. the
Washington leper. being kidnapped from
MS Isolated home, on the banks OF the
Anacostia River. was discussed in the
corridors and Offices Of the Municipal
Building yesterday afternoon.
A rumor had reached the health de-
partment that such plan was under
contemplation. The origin or the rumor
could not be traced. Nevertheless. Il wa
persistent
Late last night DR.. Woodward said he
was or the opinion that such an under
taking, while extremely hazardous. was
not among the improbabIlities. He an
nounced that the health authorities had
taken every precauuon 70 keep Early
Isolated, and that means had been put in
iorce 70 prevent any one from entering
the camp Of Early and spiriting him
away from the Jurisdiction OF the Dis
trlct authorities. He pointed out that
since the recent experience Of the health
once with the unauthorized entrance Of
Dr. Buckley into Early's house, precau-
uons had been taken to prevent a recur-
renee OF the intrusion.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
CHILD LABOR REPORT FILED.
-Four Complaints Made and Adjusted
Since May 10.

Charles c. Estes and r. H. Sanders.
members OF the Metropolitan police de-
partment acting as Child Labor Law
inspectors. yesterday fled with the Com
nnissioners. through Commissioner Mac,
farland. directly in charge or the enforc .
ment or this law. their report Of the
operations Of that law for the last half
of May and the first half OF June.
The report shows: Four complaints
have been received. investigated, and ad-
1usted 10 the provisions OF the law.
To newsboys and street venders. LASS
permits and badges have been issued.
The records show a total OF 272 busI-
ress places employing 409 children under
the age Of sixteen.
The number above stated shows a de-
crease OF two employers and eighteen
employees since the last report
Thirty-twO business places have dis
continued child labor during the month
Just past
Six cases have been reported and prose-
cuteo.
Eight permits have been issued for
sixteen children TO engage IN theatrical
perform ances.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
eoond var German. prrasza. Tso@As Faa=s

Seoond y-ar GCman. DTrnisn. Tho-nAs FSane-s
Theodore.
Flrst year Ge-nsn premium. James DaEit Nugenti
distinguished, Paul Anth0uy Wi1trr. James Shsl
Edward shIesingsr Mauros Harding ETaTist se--
bod. Carl Hes. and JOIN MAt-zre
second year Spanish. premium Leo B-1so1 Norris'
distinguished Herherr Blzse Andrew
First ysar Spanish prgnlun. John joseph O'Day;
honorably mentonet. John Chester Brady and
SETON Leroy DGu-
An old College.
GonzsEa College. which IS one of the
Oldest educational institutions n the Dis
trict. was established in IS21. IN 2 street.
near old St Patrick's Church. and fl
its early days was called Washington
Seminary. It's career was gratifying and
successful from the start and In 1s5s the
president and director were granted &
charter By Congress. empowering them
20 confer such degrees as ere usually
granted IN colleges In 1S1 the college
was removed 70 I street northwest near
North Capltoi street its present lOca-
ton The college IS directed by the fathers
q the Society OF Jesus, who also are
in charge OF Georgetown University and
other similar Institutions.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
WOULD SUBMIT QUESTION.
Nelson Offers Amendment TO Test
COnstitutiOnalfty OF Income Tax.

Nelson Offers Amendment to Test
COnstitutiOnalfty OF Income Tax.
Senator Nelson offered an amendment
to the tariff bin yesterday 20 remove
doubt as 20 the constitutionality OF an
income tax by submitting TO the various
state legislatures a proposed amendment
to the Constitution OF the United States.
conferring upon Congress the specific au-
thority 70 levy a tax on incomes.
Mr.. Nelson's amendment is similar 70
one offered by Senator Brown. OF Ne
oraska, several weeks ago.
Mr.. Nelson's proposed constitutional
amendment follows:
That Congress shall have the power IN
levy and collect direct taxes on incomes
from whatever source derived without
apporuoning the same among the several
States"
The only difference between the pro-
posed constitutional amendments oferas
by Senators Nelson and Brown IS tbat
MI Nelson's Is worded 50 as to auplv rO
incomes from whatever source derived.
This phrase IS not found in Mr.. Browns
amendment
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
An old College.
ACCUSES NEGRO OF INSULT.
Woman EmpIOye OF District Receives
Improper Letter by Nail

" oman LIN ploVe OF DAsIrAct Receives
Improper Letter by Nail
Garrett y Wormley. a mulatto. en-
ployed IN the Office Of the District as
SCISSOR. was turned over 10 q United
States marshal IN default OF 1900 bond
yesterday afternoon. BY United States
Commissioner Arson S. Taylor, on a
charge OF sending an improper letter
through the mails 70 a white woman
clerk IN the same Office.
There vii be a further hearing OF the
case Thursday.
Wormiey was arrested yesterday morn
ing BY Central once detectives he was
questioned by them and BY Postoflce N
spector Frank Barclay for more than
three hours, az the end q which tine.
the detectives say. he broke down and
made a complete confession
Some days asso, a woman clerk n the
once of the assessor, received a letter
which was q peculiar production. She
did not pay any attention 20 Il. as she
considered Il e joke perpeuated by one
OF her friends IN the Office She received
another letter = Few days later az her
home. and when she had read Il partly
through, understanding It's purport, she
turned u over 70 q EeldlFe, MhO look
the letter % Commissioner West. De-
tectives were put on the case and the
arrest Of Wornley followed.
The woman who received the letter Is
prOsCrated ar her home as the result OF
the affair. She said last night that the
occurrence was a very unfortunate one
a woman who IS compelled % work IN
the District Buil6ing has 20 come IN con-
stan- contact with the negro messengers
They are treated with as much consider
alton as We are. and we are forced by
circumstances 10 treat them with civil
fty." she ssid. 4 cannot understand
why I should be made the victim OF
such an incident"
Wornley IS employed as q driver and
messenger IN the assessors Office. Cp
10 a late hour last night he had not
c,NFeFuas hail
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
ASKS BRECKONS REMOVAL.
Rev. Crafts Protests Against Ha-
wRiian District Attorney.

Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts. representative
In Washington of the International Re
form Bureau. yesterday addressed an
other letter TO President Taft protesting
against the continuance In Office OF r. W.
'Breckons. United States district attorney
for Hawaii
Accompanying the letter were two ex-
hibits-one OF them a copy OF an alleged
advertisement Of Mr. Breckons soliciting
legal business from Chinese residents OF
Honolulu and the other an affidavit OF
Rev. Z. W. Thwing, Chinese secretary OF
the reform bureau, in which Is cited in
stances of alleged misconduct that Mr.
ThWing believes units Mr.. BreCkOns TO
discharge the duties OF legal officer or
Hawaii.
The burden Of the complaint Of the
reform bureau against Mr.. Breckons Is
that in mis- private practice he has re-
peatedly represented persons whose cases
brought him IN conflict with his duties
as a legal officer OF the government
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
W. L. Post Resigns.

Announcement was made yesterday OF
the resignation OF William L. Post.
superintendent OF Documents, OF the Gov
ernment Printing once. His resignation
was sent TO the Public Printer to take
effect at the expiration Of his leave OF
absence, which begins July Is, and win
end about the middle Of August. Mr..
Post viii make an extended European
trip. and after his return VIII engage
IN private business. Employees OF the
documents division expressed regret al
Mr.. Posts retirement after a career OF
seN enteen years
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
WANT STREETS PAVED.
PetwOrth Citizens Association Asks
Commissioners for Appropriation.

FetWorth Citizens Association Asks
Commissioners for Appropriation.
The Petworth Citizens Association
through its secretary. c. L. Gable has
asked the Commissioners TO include in
their estimates for the fiscal year ending
Juno 30. 1911, an appropriation for the
macadamizing Of varnum street between
Eighth street and Georgia avenue and
Upshur street, between Eighth street and
Georgia avenue.
The association points out that Yarnum
street is the most important thorough
fare in that locality 100 per cent
of the lots on either side Of the
street being built up. Upshur street
leading to the entrance Of the National
Soldiers Home. and especially at the
Soldiers Home Junction, Is said TO be
in bad condition
The Commissioners IN their last esti-
mates asked Congress 10 provide for the
Improvement 70 Varnum street, but the
item WAS cut out
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
PROTEST AGAINST STABLE.
Property Owners Ask Commissioner,
to Have Cows Removed.

property Owners Ask COmmfsafonera
to Have Cows Removed.
petition, addressed TO the Commission
ers, was received yesterday from many
residents and property owners on the 1900
block Of Quincy street northwest. asking
that the removal OF a COW stable and a
herd OF cattle from the tract OF land
along the east side Of Cedar road at the
east end Of Quincy street be ordered at
once.
The petitioners claim the existence OF
the COW stable and presence Of the hero
Oh cattle are menace TO good health.
oonoxious. and public nuisance.
me commissioners viii have the com
plant investigated, and IL found 70 be
nuisance and menace TO public health.
viii order the removal OF stable and
cattle
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
JOSEPH NIMMO DEAD
Noted Specialist Stricken in
L Street Home.
HAD BEEN Ill ABOUT A WEEK
Suffered Stroke of Paralysis, from
which Physicians Were Unable TO
Resuseitate Him-ChIef of Division
OF Internal Commerce Ten Years.
Compiled Valuable Data.

Joseph NimmO. r.. IL. D, one OF the
Oldest residents Of the District OF Colum-
bia, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at his residence. 1881 F street. northwest
after an illness Of one week.
He was seventy-nine years old. but up
10 his last illness was a remarkably ro-
bust man for his age. A week ago he
was stricken with paralysis. Drs. G. T.
Sewers and Henry Dixon. family physi-
clans. were called. and from the first
gave little hope for the recovery Of the
patient
DR.. Nimmo was a native OF New York.
and was educated in that State, COM
pletiEg his studies at the New York Uni
versity. He was a civil engineer by pro-
fession. and followed that vocation for
the first thirteen years OF his business
lie.
A Student OF Law.
Later he studied law and 5.cAA a pc
cialty Of political economy and consti-
tutional law, bringing his legal knowl-
edge 10 bear upon his work SIS a special
ist in the national government service.
For years he was connected with the
government as a statitician and eco
nomist specialist
Ten years OF this service was devoted
to valuable work as the chief OF the
division of internal commerce and as chief
OF the Bureau OF Statistics during which
latter period ne compiled and wrote a
valuable and authoritative series OF Of
fetal reports on the commercial and
transportation interests OF the United
States. treating IN detail the railroads.
river. lake. and coast transportation IA
cilities OF the country. This work is one
OF the most valued OF the contributions
20 statistical information IN the govern
ment archives.
He was man OF scholarly attainments.
literary In his tastes. and familiar with
the best authors in history, science. fic-
ton, poetry, political economy, interna-
tional and constitutional law. and the
current magazines and other literature of
the day.
An Accepted Authority.
He was a writer OF ability and as a
statistician and economist was an accent
ed authority. IN 1892 his alma mater. the
New York University, honored him with
the degree OF IL. D. Dr. Nimmo lived in
this city for more than fifty years.
While arrangements have not been com
pleted, II was announced at the resi-
dence last night that the funeral would be
held at the home tomorrow afternoon al
o'clock. Interment Will take place at
Huntington, Long Island, n. Y.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
EASTERN HIGH HOLDS EXHIBIT.
Musical Programme Given by the
Chorus Was Interesting.

musAcAA EEoEralAnm trAFeu Dg the
Chorus Was Interesting.
The annual exhibition OF the work IN
music and art of the Eastern High School
was held yesterday in the school building
IN the morning at Il o'clock a musical
programme was given by the school
chorus under the direction OF H P.
Hoover Miss S T. Mason was the ac-
eompanist. The programme:
Hymn --JeTusa,ca Above Maternal. S. A..
Ward: Song ~ IiiyrEn Peasants T. A. Schueck-
er- Who Is SyIriaf" schubert tarr. b. BuIla-ii /:
Blow Blow. Thou Winter Wind" Arthur Whit
ing. The Thrce Fishers George McFarTen: snrs
% be s1cg by girls selected. Blow Buzle Blosg %
" H Ncidlinge-: Crossing the Bar" Henry Hol-
Gen Huss: 'Ph0ebus. Arise- C0ustartin ron stern
berg; June" p. A. Schnecker; The Fountain "
Heury h. Hadey: SONGS 70 be sung BY boys. Sc
lected: Pilgrims Chorls'' (Tannhauser). Richard
Wagner.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
PYTHIANs HONOR DEAD.
knights Hold Memorial Exercises 4,
Ninth street Temple.


Ninth street Temple.
Services for members who have died
IN the last year were held last night
by the Knights Of Pythias as Pythian
Temple.
II was an impressive service. After
each name was announced taps were
sounded. When the last name was an
nounced q choir on the stage sang
hymns.
Grand Chancellor KahIert presided. He
reviewed the history OF the knights OF
Pythias In this country.
The death list includes: past grand
chanoellors. William H Hines. John W.
Hardell, past chancellors, NJ. Laverine, J.
". Humphries, Henry Kraus, J. w.
Speaks, Ambrose D. Bagby; knights
George ". Stein. John ]. Donohue, n.
w. Robinson. Morris F. Dee, W. H
Scrivener. V. B. Gousha, Irving Deakins.
Philip Smith, James Simpson. Frederic
Innes, William Higgins, BAIL NJ. Beall.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
ACCEPT LEUPP'S RESIGNATION.
Robert c. Valentine Appointed Com
missioner of Indian ARnfrs-

Robert c. Valentine Appointed Com
missioner OF Indian Affairs.
President Taft has accepted the resig-
nation Of Francis E. Leupp as Commits
sioner Of Indian Affairs
Robert G. Valentine has been appointed
to the vacancy. The resignation OF Mr..
Leupp was rendered March as Mr..
Leupp wished to retire on account o. III
health.
At the request OF the President the
resignation was Withdrawn. but his
health continuing poor. Mr.. Leupp sent
letter 70 the White House on June S
in which he set forth his reasons
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
DIED.

BEVANS-On Tuesday. June L. 1900. az
her home. $40 Oliver street Chevy
Chase. p. c. EVA z, wife OF James.
rs. Bevans. aged thirty-two years.
Notice OF tnterment hereafter.
CAINE-Oa Sunday, Jane e. 1893. Alex
ANDER & GAME, of Columbus,
Funeral services at his late residence,
ISIS T street northwest al $50 o'clock
Wednesday, June &c Internent az
Somerset. Ohio
COX-On Sunday morning. June & IsOs.
at $50 O'Clock. JOHN c. beloved huS-
band OF Maggie O'Afeara Cox.
Funeral from mis- late residence Z27 >
street northwest. on Wednesday, June
I6 at 9 2. m. Relatives and friends IN
vited 10 attend kindly omit flowers.
Cincinnati and Harrison. Ohio. pa
pers please copy-)
DsFOREsT.
MILITARY ORDER or TIE LOYAL EEGIox
OF THE UNITED STATES.
C0uu1nderT q the DiEricr of Colu-h1a
CITY Of Wsshington. June l6 ls'a
The death q Couuaui1u NEWTON DeFOR-
EST. Major. L. s. Volunteers. il this Clry. On
tse 18th instant. IS announced 70 thc Caumau6--y.
F-ueral services. at uhi-h TIE attendance 4 Co..
dencs. ss Rhode Island Avenue n. W. this dav.
18Th Instant. a. . O'Clock 2 n Inteuert a. -
National Censtezy. Arlington. Virginia
By Command q
Re.rAdatzl JOHN H UPsHUR. c. S. Ss,y.
Coznan5s-ss
". P. HUXFORD.
Recorle-.
FAIRFAX-At the Home for Incurables.
on Tuesday, June Is. 1893. Mrs. NARY
A FAIHFAA, widow of FredrseS
Notice OF funeral herearter.
KING-At his residence. Blair road. IA
koma, D. c. at 5:z5 .. M. Monday,
June II. 1903 BENJAlTIN CTOI-D
KING. IN the eighty-first year OF his,
age
Funeral from Emery Chapel Brixht-.
wood, D g, az 2-so ,. m. We6nes8ay,l
June Is Friends and relatives Invited
MN MOOT Tuesday. June :. atsp- m
JOSEPH NIMNO. Jr.. IL. u.
+ Enneral services THURSDAY June i az
so p m, at his late residence. .Isg1 y
street Friends invited Interment
private al Huntington. y. Y.
WHY IE-SudGenly. on Sunday. June q.
lSl5. FREDERICK ID. WHTTE. son %
Margaret and William Whyte II the
eighteenth year Of his age.
Funeral from his late residence. 81
Massachusetts avenue northeast. We'd
nesday, June l6. at $50 a. n. thence
70 y Joseph's Church, where services
WI oe neld at o'clsck.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
WILL TEST NEW LAW.
Automobile Owners Say Liquidation
shows Discrimination.

shows Discrimination
When the new automobile law. assess
ing the seating capacity OF the cars. IS
enforced, July l. the Washington Auto
Club VIII probably test the legislation
IN the courts.
1t was adopted by Congress at the last
session. and provides that an annual
wheel tax shall be imposed on all motor
vehicles; those having seats for two per-
sons shall be taxed s., and those seating
more than two shall be taxed s. for each
additional seat
AutOmObilists say this law reveals
strong prejudice and discrimination
against them Newton l. ColIamer. a
member ot the Washington Auto Club.
points out that horse-driven vehicles are
not subject TO the same regulations.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
G. a. R. WOMEN GIVE FESTIVAL.
Guests Witness Fancy Drill and Mu-
steal Programme.

sfcal Programme.
A summer festival was given last night
by the women OF Phil Sheridan Post No.
i, OF the Grand Army OF the Republic.
at Grand Army Hall.
An excellent programme was prepared
by Mrs Agnes /. Keeler. chairman OF the
entertainment committee. consisting OF
the following numbers: Vocal selections
Mrs. Arthur q. Dunn and Miss Imogeue
Newlands; piano solo. Master Chester
Weaver; piano duet, Misses Agnes Nav
son and Nelne DAILY. Following this a
fancy flag drill was presented. Another
pleasing feature was the work Of the
Clark brothers. whisuers and entertainers.
who gave a series OF clever limitations.
Refreshments were on sale at the tables
presided over by Mrs. B. F. Graham. Mrs.
Marion Parker, L. a. Oldroyd, Mrs. Sarah
Beach. and Mrs. Mary 3. Fouth.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-16
Wrong Adares. Given.

In the announcement OF the case Of
Walte- Davis, druggist. who forfeited
800 collateral IN Police Court, in which
ne was charged with permitting gambling
or his premises, the place OF Davis resi-
denoe should have been given as lbs
Ninth street northwest