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Evening star., 1909-02-28

the shoulder. is not Jest, as some people
seem to take it. A barbarian man of my
acquaintance described a woman gowned
in one of these frocks 1.-The sandwich
lady" But we Of the elect speak Of them
Evening star., 1909-02-28

With rushing winds and gloomy skies
The dark and stubborn Winter dies.
Far OF, unseen. Spring family cries,
Bidding her earliest child arise
March, -Bsyard aylor.
Evening star., 1909-02-28

growing in favor, and an assembage
of smart women nowadays reminds one OF
the clothes worn by the ladies OF the
middle ages. Indeed. the straight-up- and
down frock, hanging in one piece from
Evening star., 1909-02-28

riding horseback in the wind. She Will
only ruin her skin and fail to make good
either on the links or with the horse.
I want to say this-that some of the
prettiest women / have ever known oid
not possess one good feature. Given
clear skin, eyes that do not sauint ana
Evening star., 1909-02-28

Just little hint of the coming spring styles given by
this modish three linen suit recently displayed smart
shop. Insertions of embroidery trimmed the semhng coat
which simulated Of the linen Under this
little empire gown of the white lnen with yoke of lace
and plain stitched belt from which fell perfectly fiat point
tabs The skirt plain gored model Linencovered
and stitching completed the trimming Hat of white
straw encircled by soft fold of black satin and
white marabou feathers
Evening star., 1909-02-28
PARIS, February 90, 1909.

HAT nonsense men
talk" said a pretty
girl friend of mine
the other day.
"They should not
speak," she con-
tinued. ''of things
they know nothing
about, and, above
all. they should
not be imperti-
nent in the pa
pers."
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
If You Have Large Number of Votes Your Friend.
VIII Help You Get More
BE A BIT MORE CAREFUL WITH BALLOTS
Trim Them Before You Send Them In, As We Have No
the Time to Attend to This for YOU

Next Tuesday week viii see the close
Of Tire Extra Vote Period, so that you
have a little more than a week during
which you may receive the extra votes
on your clubs Of s1s and SEQ. Now Is the
time 70 forge ahesd il You are really m
earnest When your friends see that you
are doing something they are more likely
20 help you. They don't care 10 give
their subscriptions TO some one who is
merely experimenting with the pTcposi-
ton. but they will Re only too glad 70
help you il. by the number of your votes.
you convince them that you are actually
In earnest and are doing something 20
win your prize. These friends need en-
couraFement, just the same as you dc,
snd you should see to It that they are
furnished with T.
Another thing OF which we want to
speak We are not disposed TO feel very
kindly toward those contestants who are
50 careless about the condition OF the
ballots which they clip from the paper
and send 10 the Contest Department The
conditions imposed at the beginning OF
this contest we're that these ballots were
&c be neatly trimmed and the blanks
carefully filed In. These rules have been
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22

totally disregsFded by great many Of
the contestants. with the result that they
were 4 number OF votes shy AZ the next
counting If you haven't the time 20 DO
il, please don't send them IN at all They
are only thrown into the wastebaSket.
as ve have something TO do besides 90
over these ballots with the shears and do
work that should have been done before
the ballots were sent In You have only
your own to look after. whereas we have
those Of every contestant In the race 70
attend TO. We ask you kindly 70 look
after this. and promise you that unless
you DO you viii be the loser-not ze.
We want to again offer the advice that
II you expect TO win one OF The Wekh-
ington Herald's Prizes. you must get to
work Little Is being done nov. Il Is
true, but one can never tell just when
some Of the contestants VIII wake I'd
and get busy. II Is dangerous 10 let up
IN your work now. when you have gone
80 far The very best advice any one can
give you Is TO keep constantly at it ali
the time. AS We have told you before.
there Will be plenty Of tine for rest after
the contest is over and you have won
your prize. Don't let the other fellow
catch you mapping. but try instead 70
get ahead Of him zt every turn The
profit viii be yours in the Tong run
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
FILPINos ADJOURN.

Izsular Legislature Passes Appre-
Priation Bills in Closing Days.
The Bureau OF Insuisr Affairs of the
War Department received csblegram
from Manila yesterday announcing that
the Philippine legislature adjourned at
midnight May .. after passing the usual
appropriation bills
Il also modified the present election
law providing that the next annual ses-
sion Of the legislature shall begin Ooto-
Der is. 1910 The date. October IS. Was
selected as being the anniversary OF the
Inauguration by President Taft Of the
first Philippine Assembly, October IS, 1907
Tie legislature also passed IN its closing
days new bankruptcy Law.
Acting Gov. Gen. Forbes expressed
himself as being greatly pleased with
the harmony evidenced between the COM
mission and the lower house al the close
OF the session. and he believes that the
results OF this session OF the legislature
are exceedingly satisfactory.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
ROADS ARE DISCIPLINED.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Decides In Portland Case.

Interstate Commerce Commission
Decides in Portland Case.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
made an important decision in the so
called Portland gateway case yester-
day that viii form a precedent probably
affecting many railroads. In the course
OF its decision. which requires the North
ern Pacific Railway Company 70 join in
the sale OF through tickets with the Union
Pacific lines and the Chicago snd North
western Railway, the commission held
that travellers should be permitted TO Sc
lect routes with reference 20 the natural
beauty BY way OF scenery which IL Of
fered
The right Of a railroad 70 control its
trefnce by making Of arrangements for
through routes and joint rates for the
handling OF both passenger and freight
business is thing Of value 70 the rail-
way. which should be protected in so far
as Sc can be without infringing upon the
right OF the public: but these railroads
are public servants. and IL is their first
duty 10 accord TO the public proper faciIi-
ties. says the commission
The Northern Pacific Railway Company
declined 20 Join in the sale Of through
tickets with the Union Pacific lines and
the Chicago and Northwestern Railway
between Seattle and other points in the
Northwest and Eastern destinations via
Portland. Greg. and TO accord through
facilities Ike the checking Of baggage
over this route
This led TO much annoyance and the
commission received many complaints
from the travelling public. II instituted
this proceeding upon IT'S OEn motion for
the purpose Of determining the right OF
the matter. and. If necessary, entering
an order for the establishment OF through
routes and joint rates.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
JURY ACQUITS JONES
McPhersOn's Slayer Wins in
Criminal Trial.
SUSTAINS SELF-DEFENSE PLEA
Man Who shot at Guiteau, the As
sassin Of President Garfield, Is
Victor In Murder Case for second
Time-TraEedy Occurred I'm Farm
house in Bates Road.

For the second tine William Jones. who
shot st Guiteau, the assassin Of Presi-
dent Garfield. in 1SS1. was the victor in a
criminal trial, when a jury in Criminal
Court No. I. before Justice Gould. yester-
day acquitted him Of a charge OF murder
in the second degree in connection with
the death OF John 4 Mcpherson AZ the
Jones farmhouse, in the Bates road. on
October Il last. The jury was out forty
minutes.
Self-defense vas the plea offered by
Jones attorneys. George P. Hoover and
r. ". Wells. The accused man took the
stand in the morning and told the story
OF the tragedy He said that when he
stepped upon the porch Of his house ne
heard a voice from the doorway call:
ITS sixteen TO one! Hands up I've
got you"
Il didn't hands up" said Jones. Il
heard the rife miss FIRE. and as McPher-
son pulled the lever 10 load again !
threw the shotgun up and fred"
Testimony as 10 how coat would sp-
pear when il had received a shotgun
charge 81 different distances was given
by Joseph d. Quick. a nephew of the de-
fendant, formerly connected with the
Ithaca Gun Works. He exhibited q coat
stuffed 70 resemble a human form. a;
which shots had been fred by a gun
similar 10 the one Jones used.
Justice Gould sustained an objection Of
fered by the atterneys for the defense
10 the introduction Of testimony By AS
sistant United States Attorney Turner
and Assistant United States Attorney
Given as 70 Jones having attempted 10
avenge the assassination OF Garfield. The
court held that inasmuch as Jones &C.
clsred he fred deliberately and IN self
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
DIED.

BENJANlIN-Ou Friday evening. Nay 2.
1909. at 2s5z University place. EIR-
GINA JAY, wife OF Charles ? Ben
jamin-
CRoGGAN-On Monday. Nay i. I1s.
at Boston. Mass. after q severe III
ness. THOMAS 2, son Of Ellen Il:
and the late william !. Crogga1, aged
f0rty-fOuT years
Interrnent at Boston.
DIGGS-On Tuesday. May Is 1919, al ths
Home for the aged and Infirn- -THOM-
AS DIGGS, COiOTed-
Body at city morgue. If not called for
BY o'clock ,. ~, Saturday, Nay ?,
such remains vii be disposed OF u
accordance with law.
FoRRESTER-O Wednesday. Nay 70.
1909. al his residence. 20 Eleventh
street northwest. GEORGE FORRES-
TER. beloved husband OF Patti For
roster.
Funeral from the Nineteenth Street
Baptist Church, Sunday, May 2, az
o'clock, p r
HILE-On Friday, May 2, ISe, az $50
m. JOHN. beloved husband of
Mary & Hile. aged sixty-six years.
Funeral from his late residence. SIS
Fourth street northwest. Monday,
May d al 9 O'Clock g n Requiem
mass AZ 81. Mary's Catholic Church.
az $50 Relatives and friends are re-
spectfulIy invited 70 attend Inter
ulent at St Mary's Cemetery.
PECK-Entered into rest az midnight
Tuesday, Nay Is 190e, JULIA THEO-
+ DORA HOLBROOK, widow Of Charles
T. Peck
Funeral. private. from her late resi-
dence. s55 Park street, Upper Mont
clair. N J. Iaterment at Oak Hi
Cemetery Saturday afternoon. MAY q
az 40 O'Clock Friends are invited 20
attend
REH-Suddenly. on Wednesday, May Is,
az 40 p n. al his late residence,
Hyattsville. Nd. HENRY 2. REH,
beloved husband Of Augasta Rsh (nes
AufrechO
InteTment az Rock Creek SATURDAY,
May 2 at D. n
WASHINGTON-Ou Wednesday, May
10. 1903, az 81 g. n. az his residence,
SO Third street southwest GEORGE
WASHINGTON. beloved husband OK
Dora Washington (nee Layton).
Funeral from Rehoboth Baptist Church.
First street. between n ana o south
west Sunday, May q, at D. N. Rel
atives and friends invited.
WHEELER-On Friday, May 2. 1913,
suddenly, ROSE E, beloved wife OF
Arthur u. Wheeler.
Funeral private
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22

Bernard Heidenreich. and Frank Cheney.
George ". Sunderland. q teacher IN the
school, is the director.
The committee IL charge OF arrange
ments for the play consisted Of Miss Mary
Shirman. chairman; Miss Alice Deal, Miss
Lillian MeColm. Mrs. Calhoun. Miss ls2-
bel Solomons, F. 4. Woodward. and J
Ernest Smith. The scenery was designed
and painted by students IN the school,
r. K. GaIbraith, Z. P. GOucheT. r. Watts,
and d. L. Msttern. under the direction OF
Mrs L c. Doherty and Miss Shipman-
The costumes were prepared under the
direction OF the domestic art department.
and the electrical effects by students IN
The physics course. under the direction OF
J. E. Smith. Of the physics department
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
ADD RoUMAN1A TO ALLIANCE.
Germany and Austria VIII Enter
Into New Military Compact.

Berlin, May IA dispatch from Bukha-
rest says II is reported that the mill
tary convention already existing between
Roumania, Germany, and Austria viii be
suplifed during the forthcoming visit OF
Archduke Franz Ferdinand. heir 20 the
Austro-Hungarian thrones. to Bucharest
into formal inclusion Of Roumsnia into
the triple alliance. The preliminary az
rangements for this were made when the
German crown prince visited King Charles
last month.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
TRIBUTE OF SILENCE IS PAID
For Two Hours During Rogers Fu-
neral $4,000 Workmen Are Idle.
Body of Financier Taken to Fair
haven IN Special Trafz-Rey.
Robert COlIyer Officiates.

New York, MAJ l.-For two hours this
morning the activities Of the Standard OIL
Company ceased throughout the land IN
memory OF the oOmpsny's late vice presi-
dent. Henry H Rogers. For those tvo
hours 5000 employees Of the corporation
remained idle. and only such work as
was necessary 20 keep furnaces going or
requisite machinery IN proper condition
was performed II the company's plants.
The silent tribute 10 a great executive
head and industrial developer who had
himself worked with his hands in the oil
regions Of Pennsylvania nearly half q
century ago, took place from 10 o'clock
until L O'Clock in the East. and az q
corresponding period in the other divf-
SONS cf the countries observing the hours
OF central. mountain and Western time
Before work was removed all that vas
mortal Of H H. Rogers was on the way
in the company OF his family and e email
number OF mourning friends. to the place
he loved best on earth. Fairhaven. Mass,
where interment viii be made tomorrow
after funeral services supplemental 10
those Of to-day in this city.
The funeral here to-day was held az %
O'Clock IN the Unitarian Church OF the
Messiah, Thir1y-foUrth street and Park
avenue. There was no crowd IN the
church. and there was only small gath
eTing Of the curious in the streets near
by. The police had little work TO 90.
The body of the church was filed. and
there were people in both galleries The
body was taken from Mr.. Rogers home
az 80 O'Clock Il was borne into the
church shortly after 70 O'Clock II rested
on black standards upon e black rug
With these exceptions and the clothing Of
the mournsrs. there was no somber note
beyond the tense feeling in the voice Of
Rev. Robert Collyer. Mr. Rogers personal
friend. n officiating
After tie services the family, a few OF
the pallbearers. Mr. Collyer. and some Of
the intiTne friends accompanied the re-
mains on a special train or four cars &c
Fsirhaven-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
NeEro Cut, White Nan.

In a fight at 1880 New York avenus
northwest about l O'Clock yesterday aft
ernoon William II. Thornton. forty years
old. Of 122 Eleventh street northwest
received a stab wound in the left side.
His clothing was slsshed in several places
by his ssSailant- The police arrested VII
bur Smith, negro. thirty-one years old. of
1928 Twenty-first street northwest. on a
charge Of assault with a dangerous
WpaDou
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
Relatives Are Cnt on.

Boston. May H.-An appeal 70 the Su-
preme Court from the decree OF the MID
dlesex Probate Court has been fled at
East Cambridge IN the case OF the VII;
OF Mrs. Vannie r Allen. OF Maldea.
Nine. Lillian Nordica, Of New York. and
others, ali blood relatives Of Mrs. Allen.
are the contestants. The instrument.
which disposes Of an estate valued AZ
Sl0e.9o5. was recently allowed. and the
appellants seek 70 break il.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
Fnnera1 Of Motorcrclist.

Funeral services for William b Ge-
aeHs, r., the local naotorcyelis,, who
was killed in indianapolis. Ind, on Mon
day last. viii be held az 3 o'clock this
morning at St Aioysius Church The
remains reached Washington last night
Many foral offerings have been sent by
motorcycle clubs Of Washington. Indian
apolis, and other cities.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
Dickinson Party Nears Home

The War Department yesterday re-
ceived q cable message from MAJ. Gen.
J. F. Bell, Chief OF stan, VINO IS with
Secretary Dickinson and party on the
L. s S Mayfiower returning 20 this city
from an inspection Of the Panama Canal.
saying the ship would reach this city
tomorrow. Secretary and Mrs Dicfin-
son VIII be the guests Of Gen Bell at
Fort Myer until permanent quarters can
be secured
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
esrrs A..afI.nt Sentenced.

Howard Sergeant, = young negro. con-
victed OF attacking Bertha z. Tyler. a
white girl. fourteen years old. near her
home az AS Eighth street southwest, on
March last. was yesterday sentenced
TO four years IN the penitentisry by JUS
tice Could. IN Criminal Court, No. l.
The negro was represented by Attor-
ney Hewlett. The court ovefTuled q no.
ton for a new trial
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
WARRANT FOR BRACKENRIDGE
Accused of False Pretenses and For
feits Bond.

A bench warrant was signed by Justice
Gould, OF the District Supreme Court,
yesterday for the arrest Of Nathaniel 3.
Breckenridge. under indictment charging
false pretense. Breckenridge was called
10 trial yesterday in Criminal Court No. L
but failed to appear. His surety. William
Z Mattingly was called 10 produce the
defendant. and on his failure the bond
OF 500 was forfeited
The case is one OF long standing The
indictment charges that on May 5. 1919.
the defendant represented 20 Edwin S.
Keen that he had funds in a West Vir-
ginla bank, and had Keen cash check
Of s55 for him. When aTrsigned in court.
guilty.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
SEES EXHIBIT TODAY.

President Taft POStPOnes Visit to
Corcoran Gallery.
President Taft did not visit the exhibit
Of Red Cross Christmas stamp designs
in the hemicycle Of the Corooran Art
Gallery yesterday, owing 10 the inele-
ment weather. He will, however, make a
visit this afternoon.
The President has evinced great in
tereSt in the exhibit OF designs offered
by artists from all parts Of the world.
and his visit to-day, while purely in
formal. is held 10 be Official recognition
and aid of the work II is not expected
that the President will make any re-
rT7a==As He will be shown some Of the
more striking and original designs which
have been submitted.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22

defense. It was imnaterisl whether he
had previously shot at q man or not.
In charging the jury. Justice Gould said
that il Jones went 10 the front OF the
house for the purpose Of having quarrel
he vas not justified in shooting IL he
himself provoked the trouble On the
other hand, the court declared. u Jones
went on a peaceful mission to investigate
why Mcpherson had taken his rife. was
confronted with the rife. and believed
his life WAS in danger. be was not re-
quiFed 20 retreat
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
Police Seek Runarar.

The police are looking for Clifford
Holly. twelve years old. OF $40 Volta
place northwest. and Raymond Harrison
thirteen years old, OF 1+o9 Thirty-sixth
street northwest. who ran away from
their homes on Thursday morning last
II IS thought the boys left Washington &c
seek employment in the country for the
summer. as they told PlayInates they did
not wish 20 stay in the city during n.
hot months.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
DISCUSS STREET RAILWAYS.
District Commission Receives Com,
plants and Orders Inquiries.

Oh~AEtSt DotnAuA--ACE receives Aun1-
plants and Orders Inquiries.
Many points relating 20 the Washing
ton street car system were taken up for
consideration AZ yesterdays meeting OF
the District railway commission. Com
missioner West presided
A complaint was received with regard
70 fat wheels on some OF the lines. and
Secretary EDDY vas instructed 10 InstI-
tute investigations and II necessary en-
ter prosecutions against the company.
Another complaint related 20 the dan
EerOus condition ot the crossing az North
Capitol street and New York avenue.
A nurnbsr Of violations of the reEuIa-
tons governing the street car system on
the part cf some of the companies with
regard 10 wheel guards tenders. &C.
were brought 20 the attention OF the
board Proceedings against the respec-
tive companies will be instituted at once.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
,fiuIken FanernI rn-aar-

The funeral Of Loren H MiIIiken, civil
war veteran and second Oldest employs
Of the Treasury Department, Will be held
this afternoon from the family residence
l2t3 Kenyon street northwest. Iuterment
viii be in Arlington Cemetery. The Ma
sons will have charge Of the funeral
services
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
.ADVENTISTS URGE
PROHIBITION LAWS
Policy of Church Will Be De-
cided To-day.
MANY MEMBERS OPPOSE PLAN

Think II Beat to Leave Political
Questions Out of Religious Sect.
Speakers Praise the Power Of the
Public Press and Tell of Help the
Church Has Received from Papers.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
MARINE BAND CONCERT.

Potomac Drive. a. D. II william 3.
Santeinznn. leader Programme
L Mzrch-"S "Senpe- FideliS'' - -Sousa
z Orsrture-- Phedrs ------M MzSsszst
: Musical Sos1es f71m Spsin---..-.Lz1zsy
/ Cornet SOLO Crsznouizn' ..--.----W -We55on
Musician Arthur Nitcon5
). Wsltz-" Artists life '.---.-.--.-..- Strauss
s Suite-"PceT GyEt'' Et''...-.....-..--.-...(srieg
tal Morning. 4Ilesretto paSso1zle
lbl ASS Death, an6znte Soloroso
tcl Anitrs's Dance-
Id Dance Cf The Inps IN tire EzIls
n the Mountain King.
:. Ls-Eo-' 'Xerxes' ...-......--...H .Hse1dei
2 Hunorrsque-"f Afraid % Go Hsne
n the Da-kT -Lsnpe
2 St2unch sEd True e''.......--Tsike
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
Murder Trial Begin. sIondsy

John W Trilling. under indictment
charging murder, viii be called to trial
in Criminal Court, No. I. before Justice
Gould Monday. He is alleged to have
hacked 70 death his wife's grandmother,
Lucretia Corliss, January %. az sl2 L
street southwest
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
AIIeeed Duke Mu.t Prove Iaentitx,

Word has been received at the Aus
trian Embassy in this city from Vienna
that John Orth. Of Painesville. Pa. the
mach mist who claims to be the missing
Archduke John. Of Austria. VIII be given
an opportunity 10 prove his alleged iden-
tity.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
BAT0KYI TO GET DECREE.
Court Decides to Reopen Case In
Favor OF Husband.

Nev York. May 2i-Suprenle Court Jus
tice Gildersleeve to-day handed down 8
decision re-opening the action for divorce
brought By Mrs. Frances Work Batonyi
against her husband Aurel Batonyi.
which was declared closed by default by
Supreme Court Justice Hendrick. when
counsel for Mrs. Batonyi declined TO 20
on because he had not been able as ye,
10 get the testimony OF his leading zit-
ness. The court announced that Bstonyi
would get an inteTlocutOry decree o.
separation.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
Connterfelter sentenced

John ". NJ Stewart. convicted OF
counterfeiting. was sentenced 10 eigh-
teen months in the penitentiary and fined
so yesterday by Justice Gould in Crimi-
nal Court, No. :
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
TECHS STUDENTS
REVEL In COMEDY
Cricket on the Hearth" De-
lights Big Audience.
WILL REPEAT SHOW TONIGHT

Amateur Actors at Mckinley Manual
Training school Present Dickens
Masterpiece with All Iss Thrills.
Scenery, Electrical Effects and Nu-
sic Furnished by Pupils.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
NOT GOOD AFTER MAY Is, 1909.
IN The WASHINGTON HERALDs VOTING CONTEST THIS BALLOT
is GOOD FOR
vo7E ! voTE

F0F NJ. ....................
ADDRESS Observation-Disclosures.
District Mo-.
represents
The Washington herald., 1909-05-22
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

J. WILLIAM LEE, Funeral Dfrect0R
and EubalDsr. Livery In connection Couzodiccs
Chapel and Modern CrzzatGiun- Modest p-1ocA
q PsnnSyiva-ia ave ~. Tslsphone Main LsA
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-08

Princess Flour is best for bread,
cake and pastry
Princess Flour makes tread like
"Angle Food csks "
Ali kinds Of .cpair work done at
Billie's, the hose sheer.
Good shingles for sale by the
Greer Rochdale Company at Greer,
Idaho, at $500 per thousand.
Your horses feet is a good place
to save money. Billie, the horse
sheer, saves the foot and the horse.
The Boss barn is still open for
business as feed stable. The chop
mill is still and will be run in the
future the same as in the. past.
Give me a call M. J Haynes.
Manager.