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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
CIRCUS TENT FIRE
WITHOUT A PANIC
Barnum & Bailey Crowds
Heed Warning.

Schenectady. y. Y. May 2L-The main
tent OF the Barnum q Bailey circus was
completely destroyed by fire this after
noon.
Although the tent was filled with peo-
pie. many OF the crowd being women
and children, no one was seriously hurt.
The fire is supposed 10 have started
from a lighted match or cigarette care
lessly thrown by some one sitting on
one Of the upper seats among the
bleacbers
The afternoon performance. scheduled
to begin at 2l5 o'clock, had not begun
al 2:l5 o'clock. when the fire started.
The tent the largest ever used. seating
1900. was nearly filed, The ringmastcr
was just about to blow his whistle as
the signal for the grand entire or
pageant. when the cry Of fire was heard
away over at the lower end Of the tent
Women became hysterical and started
10 jump from the blcachers. Policemen
and circus employees called out that there
was no danger, and averted what threat
ened TO be a stampede. a few women
tainted, but they were carried out and
soon revived
The flames swept across the top Of the
big canvas stretching nearly an eighth Of
a mile from end to end. Guy ropes sup
porting the tent poles were burned
through and fell crash.ngly.
As soon as the fire started the fronts of
all live animal cages in the menaseTie
tent weer closed. and this prevented the
animals from becoming panic-stricken.
The elephants and horses were quickly led
out and coralled in a neighboring field.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
DISTRICT DAY SIDETRACKED.
Fight on Tariff Commission Will Be
Considered Tomorrow.

The fight on the appropriation Of
$4,000 for the tariff commission carried
In the sundry civil bill began in the
House late yesterday afternoon. Con-
sideration OF the bill under general de
bate was concluded. and It was taken
up a few moments before adjournment
under the five-minute rule for amend
ment.
Representative Fitzgerald, Of New
York. Democratic member Of the APP
propriations Committee. made a point Of
order against the tariff commission. pro-
vision No action was taken upon the
point Of order. 4 motion 90 adjourn was
Immediately made by Chairman Tawney.
and the House adjourned, leaving the
point Of order pending.
It is the purpose Of the leaders TO re-
sumo consideration Of the sundry civil
bill tomorrow. which was 10 have been
District day" Local legislation will
have to he postponed on this account
Several important measures. including
the teachers pension fund and the gas
bills, will have TO go over
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
BIGAMISTS BODY CREMATED.
Mystery Surrounds DispOsnI Of Sid
ney LnsceIIes' Ashes.

The body Of Sidney Lascelles. the bogus
Lord Beresford, who died eight years
ago, was yesterday cremated in the IN
dertaking establishment of J. William
Lee, 322 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The remains reached the city from
Asheyille, y. c.. the previous day, and
the incineration was only delayed pend
ing the receipt OF a permit from Coroner
J. Ramsey hewitt.
Lascelles attained so wide a reputation
as a bigamist that women made desperate
efforts TO obtain the body. and II was
thought best to cremate il. Much mystery
surrounds the identity of the individual
who gave the order for the reduction Of
the corpse 10 ashes.
1t is generally believed the entire affair
has been handled by a sister-in-law Of
the first Mrs Lascelles, who IS referred
to in the Atlanta dispatches as Mrs
J. T. Summerield. assisted by Dr. Nc
Pherson. to whom the body was con-
signed by the undertaken who shipped IL
from Asheville.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
COMPANY BUILDS
A NEW CAR LINE
Street Railway Out Bladens-
burg Road Under Way.

Considerable progress has been made to-
ward the construction Of the proposed
line of street railway from Fifteenth and
II streets northeast, out the Bladensburg
road. TO the District line This railroad is
being constructed by the Washington,
Spa Spring and Gretta Railroad Com
pany. made up of Maryland. District of
Columbia, and other capitalists.
1t was stated last night that the COM
pany has deposited with the District gov
eminent all the amounts called for 10 in
sure the construction of the line IN the
time specified by law. The rails for lay
ing the tracks are on the ground. ties are
I'm the freight yards ready for hauling.
and the poles and other material needed
for the construction are at hand ready 70
be placed in position. II is expected the
line will be in operation about July l.
Construction work has been delayed.
according TO a statement made by the
management OF the company by certain
requirements of the District government,
among them the grading of Bladensburg
road to Mount Olivet Cemetery, which
IL is said has cost the company about
$4,000 Congress granted six months
from January l for the construction Of
the road. and 1t must be completed IN
that time.
The Maryland authorities and the trus-
tees OF the town OF Bladensburg have
granted the necessary authority for the
construction OF the line 10 that point,
and that is the objective Of the company
for the present
The w. o. Burton Company, OF Rich
mond. Va. contractors. are doing the
construction work.
The line when completed viii provide
much-needed transit facilities in a por-
ton of the District that has been largely
Isolated from the city on that account
Even facilities Tor getting 10 Mount
Ollvet Cemetery have been lacking TO the
present time. though it is one Of the
largest burial grounds in the city and the
only one maintained solely by the Cath
Ole Church
Il IS understood that the construction
Of the line out from Mount Olivet Gene
terry to the District line Will result in
considerable improvement 20 the Bladens-
burg road. as ii will require on the part
OF the District authorities complete
cleaning up Of the side drains and a
better maintenance OF the roadway than
has prevailed I'm the past.
Rapid development Of building enter
prise may be expected 20 follow the com
pletion of this line 10 Bladensburs, and
Or. II tie motives OF constructing the
line is understood 20 be anording proper
communication with the city and the null
tipllcation Of homes in that part Of the
District through which the Bladensburg
road passes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
TRACE NEW WHIT ESLAvERS.
New York Detectives Fined Traffic
in OctOrOOnS.

New Orlans. May 1.-THE so-callcd
white slave" hunt Of New York has exr
tended TO this city. Two detectives. a
man. and a young college woman have
been here a week.
The man detective said he found that
many young women were brought here
from Central America and Cuba and
sent 10 New York and Chicago. After
the discoveries in New York shut down
on the market, girls were sent there from
Trieste and French ports. The detective
said that scores of octoroons, posing as
white girls. are sent fro mthe country
districts of Louisiana and Mississippi to
New York and Chicago. Most Of these
girls are Of an unusual style OF beauty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
GIRLS CAUSE CREWS ARREST.
barge Wen ChnrEed with Taking
Two from Boston.

Elizabeth. y. j., May g.-On COM
plant charging them with having alb
Quoted two young girls from Boston.
Jerome Bailey captain Of the barge,
Laugsford. Isaac Herself, and Engineer
John Myck. who. the girls claim, took
them 20 the boat in Boston. were held
to-day by Judge Mahon 10 await the
action Of the grand jury. In default OF
hail OF $1,000 each they were committed
to the county jail, and the girls, Eliza
beth Kelly and Irene Goodwin also went
20 Jail TO be held AS witnesses.
The girls say they were taken from Il
row boat I'm Boston Harbor by force and
placed aboard the LangsforC- Informa-
ton received from Boston is that Malloy
has been carrying on a fight there for
his children, wRo We're taken from him
and paced in a home IN Salem.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
ThinI.s Tni1 " ncrcIict.

Cambridge Mass. May g.-PTof. O. Q.
Wendell. OF Harvard Observatory, said
this afternoon that the band OF light
which the local astronomers saw early
Friday morning was undoubtedly the tail
OF Halley's comet Prof. Vale OF Tacu-
baya. Mexico; J. +. Metcalf. of Taunton.
Mass; Director Campbell, of Lick OBJ
servatory. and Dr. r. II. Curtis. OF Ann
Arbor Observatory. all have wired the
local astronomers that they observed the
comets tail Friday morning.
Prof Wendell says that even now it
is possible that the tail has not yet taken
the earth I'm its embraced or passed il.
The comet itself Is I'm the western sky
at the given place and given time COM
puted by the astronomical force having
passed around the sun. but the tail IS
playing the part of a laggard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
COWIE TO SUCCEED ROGERS.
Selected by Secretary Meyer TO BE
PaymaSter General of Navy.

Secretary of the Navy Meyer has prac-
tically decided to appoint Pay Director
Thomas J. Cowie, L. s. n, pay officer
and general storekeeper at the United
States Naval Academy at Annapolis to
be paymaster general Of the navy. TO sue
coed Eustace b. Rogers. who will resign
shortly.
Mr. Cowie has been on duty at An
napolis since January 81, 1905. He will
not retire until 1919
Paymaster General Rogers forwarded
to Secretary Meyer yesterday his appli-
cation for retirement as a rear admiral,
which will be approved.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
UNCONSCIOUS n HOURS.
Woman in Baltimore Hospital
Breaks Record

Baltimore, May 2I-Aftcr more than
seveuty-two hours Of continuous work on
the part Of the physicians and nurses of
81. Joseph's Hospital no sign OF return
ing consciousness has been noted in Mrs.
Rosa Dr0bish. who has been In the in
stitution since last Wednesday. Mrs.
Drobsh was taken there suffering from
gas poisoning. The length Of the period
Of Inconsistencies Of the woman is said
by physicians TO be the longest on record,
the next nearest being forty-four hours.
Artificial respiration is stl being re-
sorted 20 in the hope that the woman's
life may yet he saved. Oxygen reservoirs
are being refUed and the artificial air IS
being forced into her lungs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
LOSES HUSBAND; GETS WORK.
Wife of sunday school Delegate
Abandoned without Funds.

Hattie Sanford. Of Woodbridge, Va,
lost a husband and found a place OF en-
ployment all within an hour yesterday
afternoon. and she doesn't care II he
never come back. She is only eighteen
years old. and came 10 the city with her
husband 20 attend the Sunday school
convention
Several hours before dusk she walked
into the New Jersey avenue police sta
ton and said that she had been aban-
doned on the street by her husband. She
was without funds and was sent TO tH-
House Of Detention, An old friend. F.
5. Erins. Of Fourteenth and W streets.
learned Of her plight and gave her a
position.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
ALLEGES DOUBLE CONVICTION
Motion Filed for New Trial I'm John
{. Davis Case

That the verdict reached in the case OF
John c. Davis, found guilty Of cmbezzle-
ment and false pretences in obtaining
large sums Of money from Dr. r. Lee
Wilkens, Of Alexandria. and Miss Nellie
McKeown, OF Cincinnati, Ohio. is a double
one, attorney for the defense, Henry Z.
Davis. has filed motion for new trial
Contention is a technical one, resting
on the point that Davis was found guilty
on the tenth count Of the Indictment Of
embezzlinE the money as on the other
nine counts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
ENTIRE CITY INTERESTED.

Remember. the entire city is interested in this
sale. ard at the rate We have been selling pianos IL
viii take but a day or two more 90 close ont the
stock entirely.
Many people have supplied their homes and fami-
lies with fine Pianos since this Ccat sale oIened.
ard that tells the story Of the actual money-savng
Possibilities offered here better than mere words can
express.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
SPANISH KING AFFLICTED.
Operation on a!fopsO's Ear May BE
Necessary.

London. May liking Alfonso is APP
parcntIy not well. He is suffering not
only from nasal catarrh, but from IN
Examination Of the tympanic cavity of the
ear which frequently causes excruciatlng
pain. II Is reported that while King
Alfonso was on his way to London, DIR.
Moure. of Bordeaux. performed a slight
operatIon. It is stated that another and
more serious operation IS necessary, but
his majesty is encountering difficulty IN
finding a continental physician who is
willing to undertake the responsibility
1t is now stated that Alfonso is nego-
tiatIng with an Australian specialist.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
DELEGATES FOR PARRAN.
Eighteen Districts of Prince George
County Hold Primaries

Upper Marlboro. Nd, May I.-RepubN-
can primaries for the selection Of dele
gates to the county convention TO be
held here Monday were harmonious in
each Of the eighteen districts Of Prince
George County to-day. The delegates all
favor Thomas Parran, OF Calvert County.
10 succeed Representative Sydney Z.
Mudd- The Marlboro convention will
probably select ten delegates. with half
vote each.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
BERRYMAN'S WORK SHOWN.
CartOoniSt'S Masterpieces Number
in=15O Pieces Exhibited

CaTtOouiSt'S Masterpieces Number
inEG5O Pieces Exhibited.
An exhibition of cartoons by Clifford
X Bergman. Of the Evening Star, has
been arranged in the Public Library. by
special invitation OF George F. Bower
man. librarian. About $50 of the master
pieces Of the carttonist's pen have been
picked out and arranged in several series.
The groups Of cartoons on Roosevelt and
William J. Bryan attracted the most at
tention.
Another interesting group is the series
on District affairs, dating back about six
years. Then there are series on Congress.
national affairs in general. an on topics
of current interest. sc.
The cartoons are on view from o'clock
in the afternoon until at night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

Pittsburg. May 1.-THE Pittsburg Plate
Glass Company to-day called for bids for
the erection Of a new plate glass plant,
to cost 100000. to replace the one de-
stroped by fire at Fort City. Pa, three
weeks ago The new plant will be Of
steel and concrete, completely freproof.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
RECITAL CROWDS CHAPEL.
Part of Commencement Exercises mt
Howard University.


As part Of the commencement exer-
cises in progress at Howard University.
a recital was given last night in Ran
kin Memorial Chapel before an audience
which taxed the capacity Of the editice.
The feature of the programme was
songs by a chorus OF forty. Vocal solos
were sung by Miss LEILA Fitzgerald. Miss
Marjorie Pones. Miss Alma Fleming, and
Miss Mary Nichols
Piano solos were played by Miss Paola
Greene. Miss Lillian Taylor, Miss Alma
Fleming. Miss Olive Jones, Miss Bertha
Fits, and Miss Carrie Burton.
A vocal duet was sung by Miss Mar
jorie Jones and Miss Cornelia Barton. A
piano duet was played by Miss Alice
Jones and Miss Carrie Burton. A duet
from Aida" was given by Miss Mabel
Digges and Miss LEILA Fitzgerald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
BOTH YOUR AND CUR LAST CHANCE.

We too have but the remaining six days IN which
20 close out the balance Of this stock and turn our
salesrooms and building 90 the contractors for
extensive repairs and alterations and YOU can plainly
zee why our chances are limited as vel as the buy
CTS time in which 10 act and As We cannot afford
10 take the risk Of INJURY 90 the remaining pianos
during the store rcmodclng. the first buyers this
week viii Certainly he able % secure magnificent
piano values fer very little money, and terms viii
be made 10 suit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
IIOITSE.

Numerous speeches on The tariff were delivered
IN the House yesterday, Representative Eugene
n. Foss. Of Massachusetts,. made his maid-n
speech. Addresses were delivered also b. Rerrc-
sentative Champ Clark. the Democratic leader
ard Representative BOutell. a Illinois.
The House adjourned st SO p. m. until to-
morrow,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
LORIMER ON WAY HERE.
To Confer ns 10 AdVisabiiIty of Pub
lie Bribery Statement.

IT ~
Chicago. May 2L-Senator Lorimer left
for Washington this afternoon II is un-
derstood ne VIII confer with some of his
friends in the Illinois Congressional dele
cation and with some OF the Senators
in whom ne has confidence. and learn
their opinion as 10 the ACCESSIBILITY Of
making a public statement on the floor
Of the Senate relative 10 the bribery
charges.
Next Tuesday the case OF Representa-
tive Lee O'Neu Browne indicted on a
bribery charge. comes up for a hearing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
523ELEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST
I. I. &

As soon as the doors opou tomorrow morning
many eager BUYERS viii be on hand TO snap up the
arce Of this week possibly les. TO bring climax
20 this great piano bargain event which has broken
all previous records q Piano Selling and Value Civ
ing in Washington.
II you have put of attending this sale until now,
L L.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
TEXAS PEACHES ON WAY.
WRtermeIOnS Included in Big Ship
ments to North.

Austin. Tex. May 21-Carload ship
ments of peaches and watermelons to
Northern markets from Texas points
were begun yesterday. The peach crop
is bumper one. This years wheat crop
in Texas Is estimated at Il. 600 900 bushels.
and the oat crop at 100000 bushels.
Grain men say that this years crops in
Texas viii be the largest ever known.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
NIAY Il. 1901


The senate devoted the entire day yesterday
10 eulogies upon the life and character Of the
latc Congressman Cushman, q Washington, and
De Almond Of Missouri.
The Senate adjourned at $40 p. m. until to
mcrrOW.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
Roanoke Man Dies.

Roanoke, Va, May I.-Waller NJ.
Turner. former city treasurer of Roanoke.
died to-day after a long illness, aged
sixty-ive years. He is survived by a
widow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

More than SO producer-gas power plants now are
in use h the United States ranging from IS 70 5000
horsepower
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

keel that can he drawn MP while navigating
shallow waters and quickly lowered 20 provide sta
bility in deeper seas is planned for riTT and ocean
going vessels By 81, Louis man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

combination baby carriage ard crib. invented by
Michigan man. has wheels that are easily de-
tached when 1t IS used for the latter purpose.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
HRVnnn Banker Dies.

Baltimore. May H.-George Lawton
Childs. one OF the most prominent bank
ers of Cuba and the head OF the Ameri-
can institution on that island. died after
an operation at the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity Hospital and his remains were
shipped to-day to Troy, y. Y, his birth
place, by Mrs. Aurora Childs, his widow.
Shanghai shipped Sl3,S253l worth Of Chinese
TrC1uCts 10 the United States in 1909 an increase
Of Sijo)O0O over 1908. The leading items were raw
silk. tea hides and skins wool, and straw braids
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

a watch IS said 10 tick l57.6SO0OO times IN year
ard the wheels travel 3.55s'. miles per sunum
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-18
Coulter Dry Goods Co..
Personal Mention

DR.. T. M. Hayden, practicing ply
sician of Fresno, is among the late ar
rivals at the Hayward.
Judge and Mrs. w. G. Larrigan of
San Jose are among those who regis
tered at the Van Nuys last evening.
j. C. Manton, pioneer oil operator of
Beaumont, Texas, is among those who
registered at the Lankershim yesterday.
Charles del Bondio, an attorney from
Taft, Cal, is in Los Angeles on busi-
ness, a guest at the Westminster ho-
tel.
James O'Connell, postoffice inspector
from San Francisco, is in Los Angeles
for few days, guest at the Lanker-
SHIN.
George j. Jackson, a piano dealer
from San Francisco, is registered at
the Hayward. He is accompanied by
his wife.
Mrs. George F. Winslow and Miss
Virginia Winslow, tourists from New
Bedford, Mass, are stopping at the
Van Nuys for few days.
o. H. Ward, a mining man from East
Las Vegas, N. NJ, is making the Hay
ward his headquarters during short
business stay in Los Angeles.
GeUTSG IL ,. DIydtll, GOllAGSlCu WIN
the state supreme court at San Fran
cisco, is late arrival at the Apgelus.
He is accompanied by Mrs. Dryden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Stoddard Of
Phoenix, who have just returned from
a trip around the world, are among
the late arrivals at the Alexandria.
Mrs. William Austin Stephens, a
wealthy mining woman from New
York city, is in Los Angeles for a few
days on business, a guest at the Van
Nuys.
Mrs. Max B. Meyer, prominent in so
ciety in San Antonio, Texas, accompa-
MED by her daughter Miss Amy Meyer,
are guests at the Van Nuys during
their stay here.
Col. Epes Randolph, head of the
Southern Pacific company's interests in
Arizona, accompanied by Mrs. Ran
dolph, is a guest at the Van Nuys for
a short stay. They register from Tue
son,
Mrs. II. Clay Pierce has Joined her
husband, H. Clay Pierce, the we'll
known oil magnate here. both being
registered at the Alexandria. Theyjwill
leave for their home in New York
city this afternoon.
w. H. Beatty, justice of the Cali
fornia supreme court, is making the
Westminster his headquarters during a
short stay in Los Angeles. He is ac-
companied by Isadore Erb, deputy clerk
of the supreme court.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-18
COUPLE HAPPY BUT LAW
JAILS YOUNG HUSBAND
Attorney Ayers That Relative OF
Youths Wife Wants Charge
of Her Money

Paul M. Robinson, 1S years old, who
is alleged to have sworn falsely as to
his age when securing a marriage IL
cense to we'd Elizabeth B. Tolles, %
years old, and who was arrested at the
instance of her family, appeared before
Justice Baird yesterday for his prelim-
mary examination and was held to an
swer to the superior court on a charge
of perjury. Bond was fixed at $1,000.
Robinson was lodged in the county
Jail in default of bail.
The young couple were married Sep
tember 2, and had been living at the
home of the YOUTHS parents in this
city. The bride, it is said, will come
into possession of $4,000 in a few
months, which she will receive in
monthly installments of S25.
Mrs. Robinson appeared in court yes
terday and sat weeping by the side of
her boy husband. He is defended by
Attorney George L. Greer.
"The reports circulated in certain
newspapers some time ago to the effect
that the girl was heiress to $4,000 are
entirely untrue" Greer said yesterday.
"Iyhe amount is $4,000 The couple are
happy. The boy admits that he gave
his age as 23 instead of 18 in order
to conform with his wife's age. A rela-
tive of the girl has made numerous at
tempts to be appointed her guardian
for this small sum of money and, fail
ing, has been active in bringing about
young Robinson's prosecution after his
marriage"