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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
HERO or TIE NAVY PRAISED
Acting Secretary Winthrop Honors
Lieut.. Jesse B. Gay.
RisIked His Life 20 Save Floating
Derrick Hercules from Sinking
During a storm.

Lieut.. Jesse B. Cay. of the navy. on
duty on the battle ship Connecticut, flag
ship of the Atlantic aeet. has been COM
mended for heroism by Acting Secretary
Winthrop.
When the floating derrick Hercules, at
the New York Navy Yard. during a
storm, June IS. broke loose from the tugs
which were moving her, Lieut.. Gay was
standing on the deck OF the battle ship.
He saw the danger 10 the derrick and
called for volunteers to prevent her
from sinking. Accompanied by two or
three men, at great personal risk. he went
below on the derrick 10 see that all the
members OF the crew had gotten ashore.
He then returned 10 the deck Of the
Hercules and closed the forward star
board hatch and fastened It securely
while the rising water mounted as high
as his waist. He also closed the other
matches with the aid OF the volunteers
who accompanied him.
In his letter to Lieut. Gay, Acting Sec
rotary Winthrop said: The department
desires TO offer you its hearty commenda-
ton for your action on this occasion. and
TO state that a copy of this letter has
been placed on file. with your record. in
the department"
Lieut. Gay is native OF Illinois. and
was appointed to the naval service on
September 9, 1881. from South Dakota.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
new TAX SYSTEM is URGED
Special Committee Submits Report to
District Commissioners.
Suggests Change in Assessment Of
Penalties for NOnpayments
and Moving of offices.

In it's report submitted yesterday the
special committee appointed by the Com
missioners recommends a change in the
method OF assessment of penalties Tor
the Nnonrayment OF taxes At present the
District taxes are payable ia two IN
stallments. in May and November. There
is no penalty for the nonpayment IN NO
vember. but failure TO pay taxes IN
May means fine OF per cent per month
The committee suggests that s per cent
DO added to the amount of the bill II
not paid by June 1. and another S per
cent If not paid by December 1
Another recommendation IS the install
lation of a new system for auditing and
checking assessments and payments. so
that the balance due on any assessment
may be determined at any time. II also
urges that the Offices Of the tax collector
and assessor be placed on the first floor.
so they viii be near each othss. To
carry out these plans the detective bu-
reau viii be located In the basement OF
the building The special assessment di-
vision will be transferred 10 the first
aoor and the water department win oc'
oupy the present Office OF the collector
OF taxes.
The committee was formed of Alonzc
Tweedaie. auditor: ". P. Richards, as
SCISSOR; c. C. Rogers. collector Of taxes
Daniel z Garges. chief clerk OF the en-.
gineer department and Dr. william Tin.
DAN, secretary 20 the Board of Com'
missioners.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
NAVY ACCIDENT TO BIZ AIRED
Department Gets Report of ..Subma-
rine's Collision.
Vessels Damaged Monday and OFF,
GERS VIII BE Subjects of In
auIry by Special Board.

The Navy Department received infOr-
nation yesterday from Capt. John c.
Fremont. Z. S. ". commandment of the
Boston Navy Yard. of the extent OF the
damage TO the gunboat Castine and the
submarine Bonita. which colIided Mon
day near Provincetown. The Bonita was
engaged in diving exercises when she
rammed the Castine. Water began to
enter the gunboats compartments. and
she was beached.
Naval Constructor George H. Rock re-
ported late yesterday TO the Navy De-
partment that the Castine had a hole
seven inches wide and thirty inches In
length under her dynamo room. He
added that he was making a patch 70
cover the hole and trying out the wreck
ing pump on the tug Iwana, pending
the arrival of wreckers.
The Bonita arrived at the Boston Navy
Yard yesterday, where she win be locked
for thorough examination. Capt. Ere
mont reported that the submarine was
apparently uninjured. except for the loss
Of her diving mast and both periscopes
which were carried away Her prov
was bent. however.
Capt Fremont advised the department
that the Castine had been beached in &
sheltered position about two and a hall
miles from Long Point light The weather
conditions, he added. were favorable fol
salvage operations.
At the time Of the accident the Castin,
was serving as a tender for the suoma
rines- A court Of inquiry will be ap
pointed to determine the responsible,
for the collision.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
RESPONSIBILITY"
Announcement for
WASHINGTON HERALD
OPTIMIST CLUB.
BY THE oPTIMIsT.

Responsibility is an ever pres
ent condition.
Ever since Cain made the cow
ardIy answer to his Gods inquiry
and saidt sam ] my brothers
keeper" each and every one OF
us has been held responsible for
the welfare and the well being
of others.
We cannot shirk responsibility
of some sort.
As Optimlsfs, the members Of
this club recognize their respOn-
sibilifies; know how TO cope with
them, do not shrink from them,
bat rather glory In them
4 clear view of ones obliga-
lions II one of the important
traits of the optimist.
On Sunday, July "a, the club
will consider the subject, "Re-
sponsIbIlity," and every member
IL invited 10 make some express
sion regarding 1T.
The leadership for that day
win be fntrusted to Mrs. Allie
sharpe BaIcis, who gives us such
strong and helpful sentiments
every week.
Contributions for ssThe 0pti-
mists' Tent at Camp Coed VIII
are still in order. We are hope
full of making the 500 mark.
send I'm your dollars and your
dimes for this coed cause.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR PICKED
Secretary Meyer May Appoint
Richard N. Watt.
New Head of Bureau 20 Become Fa-
milfar with Duties Befors
Next October L.

It was said at the Navy Department
yesterday that Secretary OF the Navy
Meyer had practically selected naval
constructor for appointment as chief con-
structor OF the Navy. succeeding Wash
ington Lee capps. who resigned Mon
day. He is likely to be Richard NJ Wat,
construction officer at the Norfolk Navy
Yard
Mr.. Capps' resignation VIII not take
effect until October /. when he VIII have
completed thirty years service, and will
be eligible for retirement from active
service with the rank OF rear admiral
Chief Constructor Caps will reilnquish
his duties as head Of the Bureau of Con-
struction and Repair within the next few
days, and will make z tour Of inspec-
ton to the Pacific Coast navy yards He
may go 10 the Philippines 10 inspect
the condition OF the floating dry dock
Dewey, which recently sank
Mr.. Caps successor viii be ordered 70
special duty in the bureau within the next
few weeks 20 become familiar with his
new duties The new chief constructor
cannot be appointed until Mr.. Caps
resignation takes effect next october.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
LIGHTING PLANT DAMAGED.
Thousands of Globes Destroyed in
$1,000 Fire.

Fire yesterday morning caused more
than 1000 damage to the Office building
of the Potomac Electric Company, at
Fourteenth and B streets northwest.
The blaze started shortly after 6
o'clock from the ignition of a barrel Of
rubbish in the bulb storeroom. When the
fire was discovered. the flames had
leaped 20 the ceiling. and were rapidly
consuming the woodwork. Number
truck company. with headquarters about
a block away In Fourteenth street. was
notified. When the flremen reached the
scene they were greeted by a volume
Of greenish smoke. II made fighting the
flames difficult Several other companies
we're called, and soon had the fire under
control. The damage was caused to a
great extent by the powerful stream of
water, which played havoc with the bulbs.
officials Of the company declared, until
the damaged stock was examined, no &C
curate estimate Of the loss could be OBJ
tanned
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13

washington Elka claim part Of Allan
tic City's victory in getting the next con-
yention. The meeting at Detroit will
conclude tomorrow. and the Washing
ton delegation, led by Past Exalted
Ruler Robert NJ. MeWade and James NJ
Burkart, will start for home on their
special ear. chartered for the trip. They
did not contend for the convention for
Washington. but helped the claims OF
Atlantic City.
Curry Hermann, OF Cincinnati, was re-
elected grand exalted ruler for the COM
ing year This years convention is the
largest ever held. More than 1909 dele
gates from all parts OF the country are
in attendance.
Big Delegation There.
The Washington delegation is one Of
the strongest at the convention. Be
sides the regularly appointed represen-
tatives, rany other Elks went along,
among whom are Walter :, Thorpe, Her
mann Richards, A W Barron. ]. Fer
rell. and William Morrison.
According to word received from the
Washington members. there have besA
several large excursions on Lake Mich
igan.
After the adjournment tomorrow even
ing. an excursion will be made into
Canada.
Many Of the delegates viii remain in
and about Detroit for the next ten days
and viii see the historic country. A
visit will be paid to Fort Machillimack-
mac. near tie shores of Lake Michigan
where the great Pontiac slaughtered the
English In l75S.
Detroit is wide open for the Elks. The
hotels are draped with large signs OF
welcome. Most OF the delegates. in
] Guiding those from Washington. are stop
ping at the Griswold House.
The Washington delegation expects tC
visit Chicago, Milwaukee. and New York
On the way homo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
GUARDS ARB READY FOR CAMP
Four Sections Leave for Camp Early
Next Tuesday.
Men Not Employed by Government
10 Get Pay for Last
SIX Months.

Bright and early next Tuesday morn
ing, the first detachment of the District
Nauosal Guard win be OF to Gettysburg
for the encampment
The first section will consist OF the First
Field Artillery. Signal Corps. ambulance
company. and civilians and camp serv-
ants They will leave from the New
York avenue station of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad at O'Clock The
other sections will leave as follows:
Second. at $50 o'clock, carrying brigade
headquarters and First Separate Battalion
Of Infantry, with baggage; third section.
at . o'clock, carrying the First Infantry
and baggage: fourth section, at $50
O'Clock. carrying the Second Infantry ana
baggage.
Maj. Boyd Taylor. paymaster. has an
nounced that the guardsmen who are not
employed by the government viii %
paid for the six months ended June -
In the following order:
Thursday. July II; The Naval battalion
at s O'Clock p. n. on beard the .. S. ;
Ozark. Payment will be made at sams
hour for cruise of 1909. The First Sep
arate Battalion at its armory, at s'S
O'clock, p. m.
Friday, July Is. The First Battery Fielf
ARTILLERY. at its armory. S o'clock p. m
The Signal Corps Company, at IL
armory, SIS o'clock 2. m. The Medica
Corps at rife gallery. Center Marke
Arnory. at $50 O'clock p m. The FRS
Infantry. at rife gallery. Center Marke
Armory. at SIS o'clock p. m.
saturday, July 16: The Second Infantry
at rife gallery. Center Market Academy
at o'clock p. m.
Companies will be paid in inverse al
phabeticai order. that is, Company y
first and Company A last.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13

Trustees OF the George Washington
University have decided to use the s55o,ooo
obtained from the sale of the university
building at Fifteenth and H streets IN
paying of the mortgage OF $4,000 on the
medical school building in II near Four
teenth street. liquidating the floating
debts of $4,000 and devoting the remain
ing $4,000 to the payment Of salaries and
minor obligations.
The trustees met yesterday for an hour
and generally discussed these features,
The medical school mortgage is a relic
from the old regime OF the university,
and has been a heavy drag with its large
yearly interest. It's settlement viii leave
the school standing as a clear endow-
ment.
Money for Courses Needed.
An effort is to be made 10 raise suf-
ficient money to continue the courses at
the university building Only $27.5o0 is
needed, Mr.. Woodward having specified
a per cent yearly rental.
The scattering of the departments
about the city. which viii be necessitated
II the old building is not procured, viii,
In some measure. the trustees realize.
lower the institutions prestige, and they
are consequently DESTROYS of remaining in
the university building.
Railway Presidents DonatfonA
President Finley. Of the Southern Rail-
way. sent a $500 check yesterday TO be
applied toward the university's current
expenses. and the Columbian Women,
composed OF alumni and students Of the
Columbian School, have placed $500 10 be
available at the opening Of the school
year
No department viii be discontinued as
result of the sale of the building. ac-
cording to Admiral Stockton. acting pres
ident ia place Of Prof. Needham. who
resigned and leaves September ]. The
chemistry courses will be given hereafter
in the laboratory Of the medical school
building.
Prof. W. s Hough. Of psychology ans
dean OF the teachers school. was yes
terday named dean OF philosophy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
Chesapeake Reach

Chesapeake Beach is so near to Wash
ington and so readily reached that 1t has
proven to be the ideal and favorite place
for the excurslonist to visit for a pleas
ant day or evening in the hot weather.
AS a salt water resort 1t stands on an
eminence that attracts the eye of every
one. while at the same time the expense
of transportation, so large an item ordi-
narily in reaching salt water, is al
most nil in this case There are many
excellent reasons for Chesapeake Beach's
popularity besides its salt water pleas
ures, such as boating, fishing, bath
ing. &c.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
ENDS LIFE WITH RAZOR.
ernest W. Robey. temporarily De-

Ernest w. BObey, Temporarily De-
ranged. sIaxhes Throat In shop.
Temporarily deranged by two weeks
attack OF insomnia, Ernest W. Robsy,
thirty-five years old. of 221 Tenth street
southeast, and employed in the hardware
store of ". N. Whyte. 9G Thirteenth
street northwest. committed suicide in the
shop Of his employer yesterday afternoon
by cutting his throat with razor. He
died In an ambulance on the way to the
hospital. Coroner hewitt returned GER
tlficate Of death by suicide
Robey is survived by an invalid mother
and two unmarried sisters. with whom
he resided. He was an iron worker by
trade. Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13

The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company has just issued a hand
some folder illustrative and descriptive
Of that section of the country traversed
by its line Of steamers. Out Of the ordi-
nary in many ways. this folder should
appeal stroAgly to those seeking summer
recreation as well as to those desiring
knowledge as to the points of interest
along the Potomac. It contains a brief
history Of the most interesting places
in Tidewater Virginia, in the District Of
Columbia, and along the entire length OF
the Potomac River.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
FIGHT OVER NORMAL SCHOOL.
Site for CoIOred Institution Before
Howard Park Citizens.

At a meeting of the Howard Park
Citizens Association Monday night a
lively discussion grew out Of the Site
question for the new normal school for
colored pupils.
The vice president said that inasmuch
as the appropriation Of $4,000 limited the
authorities TO a site within a narrow dis
trict and that of the sites now available
the Bullock property was best suited. he
thought the association should note its
approval Of that selection.
A resolution was offered eondemning
the selection OF any site within the Inn
mediate neighbOrhOOd OF Howard Uni
versity, on the ground that the constant
collection Of students would be a menace.
It was decided to take the matter up
with view to securing q more central
location.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
BATHS DISCOVERED.
District Building Clerks Ask Per-
mission to Use Rooms.


Ignorance OF The fact that there were
three good-sized bathrooms equipped
with hot and cold water and showers in
the basement Of the District Building
has kept large number OF the clerks
of the building hotter than they ought
to be during the present summer.
Commissioner Rudolph evinced surprise
when informed yesterday OF the existence
of the rooms. He was asked for permits
sion 10 members Of the police and detec-
tive forces and representatives of the
press 10 use these rooms. Mr. Rudolph
will bring the matter before the board
this morning,
The rooms are in the basement near
the east corridor. They are fully equipped
with all that is needed in the line OF
cleansing and cooling apparatus.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS To-DAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at s:45 p M
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon
leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. N. and 30
.. m.
Steamers for Colonial Beach leaves Seventh street
wharf every day. except Monday a. H.: Satur
day D. N. Moonlight trips. 7 p m, eyery day
except SATURDAY and Sunday palace steamer St.
Johns.
cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
ever quarter hour for Zoo Park, Chevy Chase. and
Kensingfon-
Five dollars Washington to White Sulphur Springs
and ,,.,,rn SATURDAY july eli 1916 Hotel accom-
mo.5ations & additional Leave Washington p. NJ
SATURDAY snd return early Monday morning. Chesa-
neake 4 Ohio Offices, 1899 F 81 and SiS Pa ave.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
BATTLE SHIP PLANS APPROVED.
Contract 10 BE Let for One OF Big
Sea Dogs,

Detailed plans for the two new 27,o9o-ton
battle ships authorized az the last ses-
sion Of Congress have been approved by
Acting Secretary OF the Navy Winthrop
They win be known officially as Nos. 81
and s. until names are assigned. Il IS
probable that they will be named the
Oklahoma and Nevada. One Of the bat
tie ships will be built at a government
navy yard. probably at New York. and
the other by contract.
II is probable that the advertisement
for building the vessels win be issued
within the next few months Their arma-
ment will consist OF ten fourteen-inch
guns.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
Court clerk on vacation.

Accompanied by DR., A. NJ. Day, OF
Chevy Chase. S. MeComas Hawken.
eierk OF Criminal Court. No. 1, has left
town for a months vacation, and will
visit friends In Kansas City. They will
Hturn 20 Washington by way Of the
0reat Lakes and Niagara Falls.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
TARIFF CHAIRMAN RETURNING
II. c. Emery VIII Confer at Beverly
After Trip Abroad.

After Trip Abroad.
Announcement was made at the Treas
ury Department yesterday that Henry
C. Emery, chairman OF the tariff board.
who has been abroad for several weeks,
viii reach New York Friday. Soon
thereafter a conference viii be held at
Beverly, at which plans will be discussed
with the President for the expenditure Of
the appropriation of $4,000 made avail
able by Congress to enable the board to
make inquiries into cost production here
and abroad.
Chairman Emery and James B. Reynolds,
another member OF the board. have been
in Europe laying the groundwork for In
quiries to be made abroad under the
direction Of Mr.. Emery and his associ-
ates. President Taft has directed the
board to make its Investigations as
thorough as possible Chairman Emery
viii make a report to the President on
his tour abroad, together with state
ment as to just what the board plans
to do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
FnneraI Of Jacob covert To-day.

Funeral services for Jacob Covert, an
old-time printer and civil war veteran.
who died Monday morning. viii BE- held
this morning at 10 o'clock az the family
residence. 100 D street northeast The
services will be under the auspices OF
Phil Sheridan Post. C. A r. A de'ega-
ton from Columbia Typographical Union
viii attend the funeral Interment VII
be IN Arlington Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13

Gen. William L. Marshall. q. S. A,
retired, the newly appointed consulting
engineer TO the Secretary Of the IN
terror for the Reclamation Service. has
begun his duties. Plans for irrigation
work VIII be formulated this month at
the meeting of the board OF five army
engineers appointed to advise the Presi-
dent on the S20.O00,OoO issuance Of indebt-
edness.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
NEW TRIAL FOR McMASTER.
Colombia Superior Court Reopen'
American ConsuI's Case.

Colombia Superior Court Reopens
American COnsuI's Case.
Elliott Northcott, American A-inister at
Bogota, Colombia, advised the State De-
partment yesterday that the superior
tribunal had ordered a new trial Of the
case Of William B. MacMaster. the Ameri-
can vice and deputy consul at Cartagena,
who was assaulted by two Colombians
about year ago.
The trial judge at first exonerated Mac
Mater, and held the two Colombians for
trial for assauling him. Several months
ago the appellate court reversed this de-
cislon ard held that MacMaster was
guilty OF the assault upon the two Colom-
bians. and ordered hts arrest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
woMAN'S SECOND WILL FILED.
Mrs. stock Leaves All to Orphan
Asylum, Cutting on Daughter.

second viii OF Mrs. Ottihe Stock.
dated July g, 1908, was filed for pro-
bate yesterday. The German Orphan
Asylum is named as the sole beneficiary,
and Mrs Anna Kamerow as executrix
In a prior viii Mrs. stock requested the
chloroforming of her parrot and the in
torment with her OF her family portraits
and letters.
A caveat to this viii was fled by her
daughter. Miss Elizabeth stock, for
whom no provision is made in either will
beyond 81.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
TEACHERS WE'D SECRETLY.
Miss Ruth s. Fuller Becomes Bride
of Samuel De Bren.

Miss Ruth s Fuller teacher at the
DriIlery. and Samuel De Brell. the prin-
cipal, who have been engaged Tor seVerai
months. stole away 20 Trinity Episcopal
Church Monday and were married BY
Rev. Richard P. Williams
Cupid Matched the plan during recess,
and as soon as school was dismissed
for the afternoon the knot was tied.
The newly welded couple will manage
the school together. and the announce
ment OF their marriage yesterday at the
opening session was received with hearty
good viii.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
LULU's CASE GOES OVER.
Negro Woman Held for Tying
Nephew TO n Tree.

Under charge Of having blindfolded her
twelvezyear-old nephew and tied nm 10
a tree in her front yard, Lulu Parneil' a
negro. living in an alley near Second asad
B streets northwest, was brought into
Police Court yesterday.
Policeman Boswell of the Sixth pre-
cinct declared the boy was in a serious
condition. caused by his being in the
blazing sun for several hours.
Lulu defended her action by saying that
Alfonso. the nephew, had stolen DO cents
the day before and ran away.
Assistant United states Attorney Tur-
ner continued the case until August 2.
The woman was released under bond.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
REMOVES TO CUMBERLAND.

DIR. Harrington, Formerly with the
Health office, Gets appointment.
Dr. F. f. Harrington, son Of the late
Gen. F. H. Harrington, who resigned
from the health Office, has been appoint
ed secretary 10 the board of health Of
Cumberland, Md, under the new gov
eminent regulations which recently went
into effect there.
Dr. Harrington was connected for many
years In the contagious disease service
in Washington. He viii take UP his
duties In Cumberland In a short time.
The duties Of the Office are practically
those of secretary to the board Of health.