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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-17
NORMAN HACKETT

The great jungle scene in
"Classmates" has received more
notice than any other scene in
any play on the road this season.
Norman Hackett plays the lead
ing part in the play, which is
booked at the Tacoma for an early
engagement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-17
RICHARD earle
COMING SOON

Richard earle has in "Mary's
Lamb" which is to be the attrac-
ton at the Tacoma theater May
and 2, a part which shows him
at his best. He plays the part
OF a hen+pecked husband, and
since he began appearing in the
role he has added lines almost
every night, until now practical
ly every sentence he utters is the
signal for a laugh.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19

Welfare work for government employees,
especially those engaged in the book
binding industry. is assuming shape. The
matter viii be discussed at the book
binders mass meeting. TO be held at s
o'clock this evening, in the lecture hall
Of the Public Library
Miss Anne Morgan Mrs. J. Borden Har-
riman. Mrs Archibald Alexander. and
Miss Elizabeth Marbury, OF the New York
section Of the Women's National Civic
Federation. will be present, and all ex-
cept Miss Morgan viii speak OF the wei
fare work accomplished In New York
for the government and private employees
through the efforts OF the federation.
The needs OF government employees will
be presented by Mrs. Eva Macdonald
valesh. who is not only a general or
ganizer OF the American Federation OF
Labor. but also sixth vice president OF
the women's Civic Federation
Needs of BOOkbinders.
She WIN take up specifically the needs
OF the bookblnders IN the Government
Printing once. and OF the woman en-
ployes Of the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing. although reference VIII be made
10 welfare work for woman employees OF
the government IN other departments,
1t Is proposed 20 organize a union Of
the woman employees Of the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing at the close Of
| the night meeting These employees are
getting up a petition 20 the Secretary OF
the Treasury. asking that certain welfare
/ work be undertaken IN their behalf. The
bureau employees VIII probably be the
first subject OF welfare work by the
/ Washington section OF the federation. or
which Mrs. Samuel Spencer Is chairman.
| The Washington section includes among
| the members OF its executive committee
! Mrs. Archibald Hopkins. Mrs VAIN
wright, Miss Maud Wetmore. Mrs
! Nicholas Longworth. Mrs Murray Crane.
| Mrs. A. Lisner. Mrs. Hobson. Mrs. Boyd.
and others prominent IN social and OH
I cial life in washington.
Local Section TO Attend.
Although not directly connected with
the meeting. which has been arranged by
/ the Women's Bindery Union, yet the
/ Washington section viii attend in order
to learn from government employees and
representatives. what they desire ~ the
way Of welfare work.
! Mrs. Samuel E. Darby. Of New York,
is in the city for the purpose OF attending
/ the meeting. Miss Kate SmOot, secretary
/ Of the Women's Bindery Union, viii de-
/ liver an address. showing what good has
n been accomplished by the union IN the
n affairs OF the Government Printing Office.
Miss Jennie Monroe will speak on civil
service retirement, and Miss Mamie Dan
\ iels will preside.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Consress-Open 3 a. n to 70 p n. On
secular days; from p n % 10 ?. m On sundays
and on oerrain holidays.
Public Ldbury-Open a. II 20 ,. n holidays.
a NJ 20 p. n; Sundays. ? 10 D m
White House-Oprn 10 a. n. 10 2. II
United States Cspitol-Opcn a. n 20 50 p n
State. War. and Nay Departmrnis-Open 9 a. N
70 ;. N. chs original Deciarztion Of Independ-
eace Is in the library al the sRts DepartmsnLl
United States Treasury-Open a m 70 ?. n.
United States Patent oncp-Opcn 3 a. N. 10 ?
p n
United States PsnSioa Burezn-open 3 a. n. to
?. n
Uuited states Postome-Open 50 n. % p n
Washington City Post-ocice-Opea ell hours CIhe
Dead Letter Ofics is in the CITY post-ofncel
National Botanic Gardens-Opol T. n 10 ?. N
Fish Commission-Open a. H. 70 $50 ?. n
Army Medical NUscum-Open 2 a n 20 80 ?. n.
National AuseulB-Oyen 3 f. N to 40 ? m tia-
cluding holidays.
Smithsonian Inststuton-Opea e. n 70 40 p
m (inclucing holidays.
Agrieultural DeTsrtmeut-Open A. n 20 40
?. n.
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing Open a n
washington Monument l55qs feet IN heisAti-opea
so a N 70 41o D m tEleVatos -ans frooa A. n
until 4 . NJ
Corconn Gallery a Art-Open $50 =. n. 70 4
y m winter; a. n. 70 .. N. IN summer Sun
oays-lss9 p m TO p n. excepting in mids,lra-
mer. Admission frea on Tuesdays Thursdsys. Sat
uTdsyt. and Sundays; other days, &c admission.
Government Printing Oiboe-Open 70 q. m 70
p n
Navy Yard-Open a. n. 10 SO p. n
soutEwogth Cottage. 18th 81 and Prospect ave.
IN THE sUBURBS-
ZooloEicS Park-Open al day.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Chew Chase and kensington.
Naval ObscrTat0Ty-Opcu . a. N 10 ) p. n
Mount Vernon tthe home ard tomb o. Washing
tonl-Open II e. n. 70 p n.
Arlington National Cemetery.
Fort Nysr Military Post.
United States Soldiers Hone-Open ? a. n "a
sunset.
United States Naval Acadsny. Annapolis. Nd
| Cathedral Grounds TenDaIlytoTn road-Open a.
n. 70 ?. n
Chin John Bridge Catholic University. and Alex
andril-
Great Falls q TIE Potomae.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
WOMEN WILL TAKE
UP WELFARE WORK
BOOkbinders' Mass Meeting
to Be Held Tonight.
NEEDS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Question VIII Be Presented by Mrs.
Eva Macdonald VaIesh, General
Organizer of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor and sixth Vice Presi-
dent OF WOmen's Civic Federation.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
IN FAVOR OF CHANGE.
Business Men of Savannah State
Opinion to Mr. MacfarIand.

Business men OF Savannah, Ca, are
heartily in favor OF a change OF the date
OF Inauguration 20 the last Thursday IN
April. according 70 Commissioner Mac
farland, who returned 70 the city yester-
day from the Southern city where he
spoke Tuesday night at a business men s
banquet given by the chamber Of COM
merce and the cotton exchange.
Commissioner Macfarland said he
broached the proposed change In the
course OF the evening and was assured
the movement would be supported in Sa-
vannah and nearby cities.
Gov. Henry B. Quinby. Of New
Hampshire. wrote a letter 20 Commits
siOner Macfarland yesterday. expressing
his approval OF a change IN the inaugural
date The gOverenOr said he would will
ingly serve on a national committee 70
bring about a change. and would assist
in every way possible.
In speaking Of the change OF date. the
Commissioner alluded 70 the death OF
Capt. Joseph A. Courtney, OF the George
town University baseball team. the result
OF inclement weather on March 4. He
cited this as a good argument.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
BRIEF WILL FILED.

Howard c. Wall Disposed of His
Property to Miss johnson.
In one OF the briefest wills ever fled In
the District, Howard c. wall makes Ada
Howard Johnson sole beneficiary. The in
strument says:
IF anything should happen TO me.
I want whatever property may have TO
20 10 Ada Howard johnson. and I give
devise. and bequeath accordingly
The viii was dated January = Wall
died last Monday.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19

To a certain degree the alleys and va
cant lots OF the city will be cleaned. at
a cost Of $500. all the funds available IN
the District exchequer. Many complaints
have recently been received by the Com
missioners regarding the insanitary and
uncleanly condition Of alleyways.
Harvey's Midday Lunch at Popular
Prices deserves your attention Music
evenings. The originator Of steamed
oysters. broiled live Holsters a specially -
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
GIVEN $4,000 DAMAGES.
Verdict Awarded Mrs. ROsabeIIe
Saunders for Injuries.

verdict of $4,000 as damages has been
awarded by jury in Circuit Court No. ],
before Justice Stafford to Mrs. Rosabene
Saunders. Administrative OF the estate Of
her husband. James Saunders, who was
killed on January q, 1905. while employed
as hoisting engineer on the new Senate
Office building
The defendant was James Stevens. a
subcOntractor for marble work. Counsel
for Mrs Saunders contended the accident
in which Mr.. Saunders was killed by fall
ing stones was the result OF negligent
construction work.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
nenth nf AIexnnder Long.

Alexander Long. resident Of the District
for thirty-fve years. and an employe Of
the Bureau OF Engraving and Printing,
win be buried in Rock Creek Cemetery
tomorrow afternoon at . o'clock. Mr..
Long died suddenly. from paralysis Of
the heart He is survived by his wife
and children. Charles Long. Mrs. George
E. Corbett. Alexander B. Long, Annie c,
Bessie, and Blanch Long. and a brother.
Charles H. Long, Of Hyattsville, Nd.
and a sister, Mrs. John Hagerty, Of
Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19

Floral Designs I'm Good Taste
Gude's work is artistic and eXpressively
appropriate. Moderate charges. 12l4 ~.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19

Best, safe, bright. $l.75 complete. put on
GIG Eth st. A. Mdddiman & Co.-1204 G.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19

Now Won Need a TOp-cOat.
NatJoraI Inverted LIght.

See these handsome rain coats before
buying. $50 to 81. Lindsay's, S3 + NV
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
LOCAL MENTION.
ExCrRSInNs To-Day.

To Fort Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News. and ali
points South-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every evening in the yeGr az 6ao.
To Annapolis and the United States Naval Acad-
cmy-Trains leave every hour on the half hour from
Fifteenth ard streets northeast
To Rock Creek and Bridge. Zoologscal Park, Chevy
Chase. and Keusington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New YORK avenue every fifteen minutes
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
RITES FOR MRS. LANE
Many Friends of the Dead
Author at Funeral.
CLERGYMAN PAYS TRIBUTE
Coffin Banked WITH Floral Tributes
Sent by Institutions with which
She Had Been AssOciated-FinaI
Prayer and BenedictfOn at Grave.
Book Recently Placed on Market.

With simple ceremonies according 70
the ritual OF the Presbyterian Church.
the funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor
Mccartney Lane were held at the resi-
dence OF her aunt. Mrs James Wilkinson.
1885 Q street northwest. yesterday after
noon.
Friends OF the deceased author hlled
the house. and participated in the serv-
Ices. led by Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe.
pastor Of the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church.
me clergyman paid tribute 10 the re-
igious sincerity Of the dead scholar.
whose impulses OF sublime faith. he said.
had permeated her writings. Continuing,
DR.. Radcliffe described the affection ex-
hioited by Mrs. Lane in her home life.
ana condoled the bereaved family upon
their loss Of a loved one.
Numerous Floral Pieces.
Banked on az sides Of the cofnn were
numerous floral pieces sent by friends
and institutions with which Mrs. lane
had been associated. Several large t-ib-
utes were sent by publishing houses IN
New York Harper & Bros, OF New
( York sent wreath OF roses. the pupils
/ or central High School and Tome Insti-
tute each sent bouquets OF orchids.
Among those who gathered about the
bier were representatives from the va
rious educational institutions OF wash
ington and other cities
/ Those who served as honorary pail
bearers were William p. Hibbs, Victor
/ kaunnann, J. Porter Lawrence. Charles
/ +. Rice. William Henry Dennis. Dr. Gar
nett l. HnL David S. Barry, and H. 3.
/ Armes
The final prayers were said and bene-
/ diction was pronounced at the grave in
/ Rock Creek Cemetery by DR.. Radcliffe.
/ As the mOWners and members OF the
family OF Mrs. Lane stood about the
/ grave. the pastor recited the Apostles
/ Greed.
Dies at LynchburE.
/ Mrs. Lane died at Lynchburg. Va.
4 Monday. while on her way TO AsheviUe,
y G., 10 recUperate from surgical treat
4 ment obtained abroad She had for years
been a sufferer from violent head
aches. Her death was due 10 an attack
\ OF heart disease.
! BY a peculiar incident. her latest book.
! 'Katreen," was placed on sale BY her
/ publishers yesterday This work Is
! dedicated 20 Grant Schley. OF New York.
and was considered by Mrs Lane as her
/ masterpiece.
! Those who survive Mrs. Lane are her
/ husband. Dr.. Francis r. Lane. one broth
I er. J. W. Mccartney. and two nieces.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
Former Clerk in Pension Office viii
BE Buried TO-morrovr

Former Clerk in Pension Office win
BE Buried Tomorrow.
Funeral services for William Seward
Marks, for years a clerk In the Pension
once win be held at bis residence, Is
Grant place. tomorrow afternoon. Rev.
D. c. Macleod, OF The First Presbyterian
Church. VIII oflciate.
Interment viii be in Arlington Gene
tery, under the auspices OF the Lincoln
Post. G. A. P
Mr. Marks died yesterday after 4 brief
illness. He was a native OF Pittsburg.
but had resided in this city for the last
twenty-eight years Mr.. Marks was a
grandson OF former Secretary Of the
Treasury. Walter Forward.
Mr.. Marks wife. Mrs. Clsrinda N.
Marks. and one son and two daughters.
Alfred T. Marks. OF this city. and Mrs
F. NJ. Gresham. OF Atlanta, and Mrs. z
s Godfrey, OF PitJsbUrg, survive him.
Shaner's Flowers Are Fresh Cut
And sturdy. Reasonable prices 18th & T.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
.. pnhinrer.s Rertnnrnnt.

-5l2 18th st, opposite Columbia Theater.
Best OF everything in season, vel cooked
and well served. at moderate prices. Aft
er-the-theater parties speciality.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
VIII Clean the Alleys.

Specialists In Sea EcOOds.
PhiIa- oyster & Chop House ess uth NV.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19

Check Cough in It's First Stages.
In the beginning Il will yield 10 a mild
remedy. Browns Bronchial Troches are
useful when coughs. colds. bronchitis. in
huenza, hOarseness, and sore thTOats are
prevalent. giving immediate relief.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-19
FUNERAL OF W. S. MARKS.

watch for a ci;y-Randls Highlands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22
TOday's Telegraphic News
Confesting coIumbus's claim.

Chicago, May % Proof that Chris
tJpher Columbus Was 100 years late
when he announced the discovery OF
America, has just come to light. Column
bus, it is ssid, was beaten by eight
Cloths and twenty-five Norsemen who
explored "a far north and esst as Ken
siugt0n. MINI, 10 1862 A big rock In
scribed with Runic letters has been
fonnd near Ksusington and it 6as Just
been accepted as a historical discovery
at meeting of the Gsrmsn.American
Historical Society. Mailman Holland,
who OWES the rock, said it was found
by settlers 10 Douglas county, MINI. De
translated freely the inscription as thus:
eight GoIhs and twenty-five Norsemen
npon voyage Of discovery from Finland
westward. We had 3 camp by two Sker-
ries one days journey north from this
stone. Ws we're fishing one day. When
We returned we found ten men red with
blood and dead. Save us from evil. We
have ten meu by the sea to look after
our vessel Al days journey from this
island. Year 1852"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22
Virginia News.

Judge ]. B. T. Thornton has sold his
farm near Brsntsvile, known as the
Foster place, to gentleman from Russell
county for $4,000.
The neighbors Of Mr.. A. NJ Sunderland,
Of Duufries, the missing deputy treasurer,
have apparently given up all hopes Of
his return. At all events, q number oil
attachments have been issued against
his property on the theory that be
voluntary left the state with the in
teution Of changing his residence.
William Breeder, it,, and Mrs. Mich.
olss Breeder, his sister-in-lsw, were
married at Manassas on Thursday.
Mrs. Breeder has eleven living children,
Of whom there were two sets of twins
and one set of triplels in succession.
When Mrs. Breedeo's trlplets were born
the fact was reported to Theodore Roose-
welt, then president, and Mr.. Roosevelt
replied with a congrstulstory letter.
Acting Coroner;E V. Ssndburn OF
Prince William county and a special
jury OF seven men yesterday inquired 10.
to the death of William Metzger, whose
body hsd been found by railroad men
at a. m. Thursday on the northbound
track of the Washington Southern Rail-
way, mile south Of Occoqusn station,
Thursday. The jury's decision WIS not
conclusive, the verdict ending with the
sentence. THAI we are unable to say
whether Metzger was ruu over bya train
before be WAS dead or not"
After busy day, during which vari-
Gus important papers were read and
much routine business disposed Of, the
Virginia Bankers Association held i!s
sixteenth annual banquet at the Cham
berlin at Old Point last Eight. Among
those who responded to toasts wee Hon.
John s. Wise, of New York; ex-Gov.
A. J. Montague, Of Virginia. and Judge
Charles F. Moore, of New York. The
bankers will adjourn todsy after the
election OF officers 1t is stated that n.
A. Walker, cashier of the National Val.
ley Bank, Of Stanton, will be chosen
president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22
RevoIutlonlsts snd Strikers Plan
Parade,

Paris Msy 22.-Revolutionisis and
strikers are planning big day tomorrow
10 celebration of the anniversary of the
bloody week of the Paris Commune.
Laboring classes generally are expected
to participate, aud it is planned to give
the waning strike movement new lease
OF life. A general call has been issued by
the Federation of the Ssine and the rev.
oIutionists organization to take part in
the celebration. The authorities plan to
have the city as we'll guarded by police
and soldiers as on May l, when the be-
ginning of the long-deferred revolution
was expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22
Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


At q called meeting of the Board Of Alder
men of the City Of Alexandris, Va, held
Nav 81, 1909, there were present:
J. 3. n. Curtin, esq. President, and Messrs.
Hill, Brill Marbury, Ballenger, Field,
Sweeney, and Summers.
An ordinance c0nsenting to the location OF
sidetrack By the Southern Railway Com.
many on Heprv street, between Wythe snd
pedeton. received from the Common Coun-
ell an@ laid over Nay II, 1909, was read the
second and third times and passed, aye Z,
nOss0
An act to appropriate part If the city
revenue for the fiscal year ending May 81
1910, WAS Tead three times and passed, aye 3.
noes O.
Mr.. Sweeney, from the Finance Committee
returned without recommendation petit ON
from A. d. BrOckett ch 'irman of the exscu-
tive committee OF the George Washing on
Monument Association, asking for an ap 10
pristCn OF $500.
The following resolution was introduced by
Mr. Hill:
Resolved, that the snm of $500, or as much
thereof as may be nece sary, be appropriated
TO aid in def aging the deficit in the expenses
Incl tent to the celebration by the George
Washington Monument Association of the
10th anniversary of the Inauguration of
George washington rs IfcslueAe VI Aho
United States, and that the Auditor is hereby
directed to draw his warrant in favor OF Gard
ner L, Boothe, treasurer Of said association,
this amount to be payable on or about July
10, 1902.
Mr., Field moved that the resolution he
referred to the Finance Committee This
motion was lost and the resolution was adopt
ed by the following vote
Ayes Messrs. Hill, Brill, Marbury, Ballen-
ger, Field, Sweeney, and Mr.. President-7,
no. 1, Mr.. Summers.
Mr.. Sweeney, from the Finance Commi tee
submitted a report on bill on Mrs. +. l..
JOrnwell for groceries, S65.28, rec )mmend-
ing the payment Of the same, which was
adopted.
An ordinance granting permission to the
Southern Railway to construct, N Intsin and
operate "A side track or turnout from the line
o. railway on Union street TO an into the
property of w. A SmOot Il Co, inc, on the
west side Of Union street between Cameron
street and Thompson's alley, was received
from the Common Council and their action in
referring the ordinance to the Committee on
Streets cOncurred in.
The board then adjourned.
J.R. N. CURTIN, President.
Teste LUTHER II. THOMPSON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22
Negro Confessed Murder.

Bristol, Teuu., May 22.-After con-
Tossing TO murder Of 16year-old james
Hines, Robert Moore, aged %, a negro,
narrowly escaped being lynched here to-
day. A mob was being organized to hang
the negro when the sheriff hurried him
away to the jail and placed double guard
about the building. The boy, who was
the son of prominent citizen of Abing.
don, WAS missing for three weeks. His
body was found decapitsted near Free
ling, Va. The negro today confessed
that he cut the boys hesd oa and took
sixty dollars from his pockets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22
Maniac on Trolley Car.

MiamisbuTg, o., May 22.-The
police today are guarding a crazy car
penter who nearly wrecked trolley
cor and endangered the lives OF score
of passengers last night when he went
suddenly insane. The maniac, Thomas
Nipple, boarded the car while it WAS
standing at the end OF its run and
quickly turned on the power. Motorman
Weidiner, who leapod to stop him, was
felled with the controller bsr, aud Con.
ductor Thesis met the same fate. With
the csr running at fall speed and the
passengers in panic, Ripple fought the
men ia the car until forced from the
power switch. Then be took his stand
In the smoking compartment and bonn
barded the rest of the car with cuspidOrs,
until C'sim Agent John Clark, Of the
road. grappled with him, aud although
badly slsshed by the crazy mans knife,
hung on until half dozen others came
to his aid aud Hipple was overpowered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22
Memorial Services,

London, May 22.-One OF the most
notable gatherings Of literary men and
woman ever seen in London, attended a
memorial exercise this afternoon, st
Westminster Abbey for George Mere
dith, the aged novelist and poet, who
died this week. Premier Asquith, Amer
lean Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and
wife, Poet Laureate Alfred Austin, Ellen
Terry, Beerbohm Tree, Rider Hsggard,
Barrie, Pinero, aud KipliDg were
among those present. The dean of West.
minister officisted. The ashes of Mere
dith we're inferred at Dorking today. 1t
is possible that they may be later trsus-
ferred TO Westminster Abbey, as the
king is said to have interviewed and
asked the dean Of Westminster to re-
consider his decision not to admit the
ashes to the Abbey. II the king has
done this, it virtually amounts 10 CON-
msnd aud the dean will acquesce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22

A NEGRO aud a white man do not
suffer equal humiliation in the eyes OF
the law for false arrest. according to the
appellate division of the Supreme Court
of New York, which yesterday sustained
an order reducing the amount of dam
ages awarded George Griffin, Pullman
porter, from 81, 500 to $500. The court
ruled that q negro could not be injured
BY false arrest as much as white man,
add that damages must be assessed &C.
cordingly. If such decision had been
rendered in any state in the south 8
protest would have gone up throughout
the north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-22

The Senate committee on finauce and
the rest of the stand-patters in Congress
have incidentally received hint that
President Taft does not believe iS 81
duty on lumber. The interests of the
people Who build or repair the houses
that shelter their families, and the pres
ervstion of the forests from continuous
ravsge of the trust demands that lumber
be put on the free list, but the two Vir-
ginia senators have announced that they
will vote for tariff on lumber