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The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
Killed Jumping on Engine.

Clarksburg, w. Va, Feb. 9.-Whlle at
tempting to jump on the cowcatcher of a
switching engine in the Baltimore and
Ohio yards here to-day, Harvey Gains,
aged twenty-five years, an employee Of the
road fell beneath the engine and in a few
hours died from his injuries. His body
was shipped to his home at West Union.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
The CoIumbia-xewmnn Lecture.

At the Columbia Thcater next Sunday
evening, Mr. T. NJ. Newman, of Chicago.
will give his first travel talk Of the series
Through the African Wilderness" the
topic being British East Africa
Mr. Newman treats this country from
the standpoint Of an experienced traveller,
who leaves no interesting incident out OF
hts narrative. The queer Arabic English
town Of MOmbasa is visited and a trip
made to the old Portuguese fort Of the
fourteenth century now used as a prison.
His moving pictures Of native life and
customs are most interesting and some
times appeal to our Western eyes as quite
humorous. The up-country natives, the
KikUyus and Nasal furnish many an op-
pOTtunity for amusing anecdotes.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
Pheasant Gamble Dies suddenIv.

Salisbury. y. c. Feb. 9.-Pleasant eau
BILE, aged seventy-two years, a we'll
known Roland County farmer, was found
dead in bed at his home near here last
night The cause Of his death was heart
failure. A son with whom the father
was sleeping awoke at midnight and
found his father dead by his side He
was a Confederate veteran.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
HIt br Switching Engine.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Salisbury. \. c., Feb. Sd. B. Wood.
aged thirty years. an employee Of the
Southern Railway Company at Spencer,
was struck by a shifting engine in the
Spencer yards last night and was severe
ly injured. One leg was broken and other
bruises sustained. He will recover.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
TEN MIDDIES ARE DROPPED.
designations Accepted as Result of
Semi-annunI Examinations.

Annapolis, Feb. 9.-The designations OF
ten midshipmen. who were deficient in the
recent semi-annual examinations, were
accepted this morning. They are:
First class-David r. Cation, Pennsyl-
vania
Third class-Francis ?. Regent, Wiscon-
sin: Louis J. Reilly. Connecticut, John r.
Slade, Georgia; John II. Taylcr. Missouri.
Fourth class-Wiliam X Beard. Florida;
Harry K. Doyle, at large; Charles G. Eli
colt. at large; Frank @. Foreman. Ken
lucky; Shelby r. Power: Mississippi
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
New Hotel for ChnrIofteSviIIs-

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Charlottesville, Va. Feb 9.--Negotiations
have been concluded here for the erection
Of new modern hotel Of seventy-hve
rooms, to cost $4,000. The capital will be
furnished by Norfolk and Lynchburg
parties.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
Operate Again on Gen. Wood,

Baltimore, Feb. "a second operation
was performed on Gen. Leonard Wood
al the Johns Hopkins Hospital this after
noon. Tonight he was reported to be
resting comfortably.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
WEEDS Daughter of Late Gov. Wilson,

Charleston, W. Va, Feb. 9.-Barksdale
Lathrope, a prominent business man of
Richmond, and Miss Willis Wilson,
daughter of the late Gov. Wilson, were
married last night at st. Johns Episcopal
Church
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
The Lyceum-"Sriss New York. ir.y

Winsome, willfu!, vivacious. bubbling
over with life and spirits, is the claim
made for the girls with the Miss New
York, Jr.' company. underlined for ap-
peaTance at the New Lyceum.
two-act operaganza, entitled 1.-THE
Under Ocean Subway" is the vehicle
employed TO exploit this excellent organ
ization this season. and the piece is said
to be repleat with action. humor, song.
and sensation. 1t serves to introduce a
large company Of clever people.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
TRIES TO INITIATE ST. PETER.
Man Crazed on Religion Attempts
To Walk on Water.

Huntingdon, ". Va, Feb 81. c. VIII
Jams. a mechanic at the Chesapeake and
Ohio shops here. who has been reading
the Bible almost necessarily Of late. was
seized with a frenzy early this morning
and decided that he could walk on water
as the Apostle Peter did.
Proceeding at once 10 the Ohio River he
attempted the feat II was with great
difficulty that he was rescued.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
A s5O.OOO Masonic TempIc

Clarksburg, W. Va, Feb. 9-The build
Ing committee Of the local Masonic order
has accepted plans and specifications of
Architect Edward G. Pruitt, Columbus,
Ohio, for Masonic temple to be built here
at a cost OF over $4,000
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
Breaks Speed Record.

Cairo, Feb. 9-The American aviator
Sands, using an Antoinette monoplane at
the aviation meet at Heliopolis, to-day.
/ beat the worlds speed record, covering
Is miles in minutes and p seconds.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
Ruth st. Denis a, the National


Miss Ruth St Denis, the young Ameri-
can girl whose dance pantomimes Of the
far East have been the artistic sensa-
ton of the European capitals for the past
four seasons, and who, during the past
few months has been duplicating these
triumphs in New York, Chicago, Boston,
and Philadelphia will present her roper
toire OF Hindoo dances at the National
Theater next week. for four matinees
only, Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday. al 4.5O o'clock. Her programme
comprises five dances-"The Cobra" THE
Spirit OF Incense" The Nautch," 'eThe
Yogi" and "Radha," OF the Dance Of
the Remuneration Of the Five Senses. D"
Each creation has been given d splendid
scenic setting and company of twelve
native Hindus complete these graphic
and fascinating pictures OF the Orient
The special music Will be played by a
selected. Augmented orchestra under the
direction Of Walter Meyrowitz, the COM
poser.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
clE E;,, E4rnaf

Alexandria, Va, Feb. "A delegation
of Alexandrians. headed by James r. Ca
ton. to-day held a conference with Presi-
dent Taft and urged the reappointment of
Postmaster Thomas Burroughs.
Burroughs has been in the Office forty
years, twenty-three as assistant and four
as postmaster. The delegation afterward
made an effort to see the Postmaster
General to urge Mr. Burroughs reappoint-
ment Mr.. Hitchcock was absent from
his Office and the matter was submitted
to the Assistant Postmaster General
Besides Mr.. Cation those in the deIega-
ton were c. s. Taylor Burke. Judge ]. X.
NJ Norton, A D. Brockett Egbert
Thompson, F. II. Wilkerson, Richard Glib
son, R S. Jones, J. II. Chilly, Douglas
Stuart. Thomas Hoy, Capt. Herbert Bry-
ant, Capt Albert Bryant. and Rev. Os-
born Belt.
The following officers have been IN
stalled by Court Kavanaugh. Daughters
of Isabella: Mrs. NJ T. OSullivan. grand
regent: Mrs. n. r. Bowers, vice grand
regent; Miss Mary King, prophetress;
Miss Annie Dewitt. financial secretary;
Mrs. Richard Roland. historian: Mrs
Mary Duney. monitor; Mrs Agatha Evans.
treasurer; Mrs. s. A. Devaughan, senti-
mel; Mrs. Jacob Brill. lecturer; Rev. H
J. Cutler. chaplain; Miss Mary Dewitt,
organist; Mrs. James Bayne. Mrs. Jo-
seph Padgett, Mrs. George Edmunds, Mrs
NJ. Creegan. Miss Annie Burns. and Miss
Corinne Denty, trustees. DR.. +. a. Cor
man. assisted by c. T. Hellmuth and J.
a. Rice, conducted the installation.
The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that the eligible list resulting
from the civil service examination held
October % last for appointments in the
Census Office is inadequate, and there
fore another examination Will be held
March TO obtain eIigibles. The commits
sion will hold an examination on March
Is for photo-engraver. Philippine service,
at a salary OF $1,000 10 $500 per year.
Funeral services for Linden L. Fergu-
son, who diod yesterday. will be held at
3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Grace
Episcopal Church. Services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector.
Mary Woodlawn. 1O5 years old. one of
the oldest negroes IN Virginia, died to-
day. Mary lived in 8iuir's court
James Digs. a negro. was fined so
in the police court this morning for
stealing a watch from a negro named
William West. Diggs said he found the
watch on q bar room floor
The Washington Birthday Association
will hold a meeting at the chamber OF
commerce on Friday evening. In accord
ance with its annual custom, the associ-
alton VIII place wreath on Washing
toms tomb. February p.
Daniel r. Burrelrs funeral took place
this afternoon from his home. 100 Mont
gomery street. Rev. Mr. Langford, pas
tor Of the First Baptist Church, conducted
the services. Interment was IN Bethel
Cemetery.
The Order Of Owls and an organiza-
ton known as the Cowboys. held smokers
this evening at their respective places of
meeting
The julius Lansburgh Furniture Com
pany, Milton Industrial Company and
American Locomotive Appliance Company
held annual meetings here to-day and
elected officers and directors.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
The Aeademy-shea, in Repertoire.

Thomas z. Shea, we'll and favorabIy
known 10 Washington theatergoers. will
return here next Monday 20 the New
Academy, offering for his opening per-
Torrance a modern four-act drama, en-
titled Counsel for the Defense" in which
he has attained some degree Of success.
The new play shows Mr.. Shea as Henry
Desmond, a rising young clubman and
criminal lawyer, who possesses all the
cleverness and vigor belonging to promi-
nent members Of the bar. This part gives
him an opportunity 10 be light and hum
orous in several scenes, and is a decided
contrast TO his portrayals of Matthias In
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

THE Bells" and the dual personality Of
the good DR.. Jekyl and the bad Mr., Hyde.
Counsel for the Defense" viii be the
opening bill at the Academy on Monday
matinees.
The admirers OF DIR. Jekyl and Mr.
Hyde" will have an opportunity of see
ing this play on Tuesday, Thursday. and
Saturday nights. and THE Bells" with
its dramatic figure Of Matthias, the
Burgomaster, viii be the bill for Wednes-
day and Friday nights.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
Observation-Disclosures.
Delegation Urges ReappOint-
ment of Postmaster.
CITIZENS SEE PRESIDENT TAFT
Session at White House
Supporters of Thomas Burroughs
Make Effort 10 See Postmaster
GeneraI-DauGhters OF isabella
Install Officers-OId Negro Dies.

F. Clinton Knight 625 King street. Alexandra.
Va, IS authorized agent and carrier for The Wash
ington Herald. The Herald will be delivered daily
and Sunday to any address in Alexandria for 50
CENTS e NINTH.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
The CoIumbin-"The barrier"

Manager Berger announces as the at
traction at the Columbia all next week,
with Thursday and Saturday matinees.
1.-THE Barrier" which may be said TO
have scored the real dramatic success of
the Columbia season. when it was pre-
scented there last November. The Bar
rier" is an adaptation in four acts Of
Rex BeaCh's pulse-stirTing narrative Of
life in Alaska when the gold fever was
urging men nOrthward and life at best
was a gamble. Since leaving Washing
ton, THE Barrier has been warmly
greeted in New York, where it closed two
weeks ago q run Of several weeks at the
New Amsterdam Theater. Mr.. Roberts
associates in the principal parts Of this
stirring play are AIphonz Either, W 5.
Hart, James B. Durkin. GuiniO SocOla,
J. II. Greene, John J. Pierson, Florence
Rockwell. and Abigail Marshall. The
seat sale is indicative that The Barrier"
on its forthcoming visit will excel even
the large business it did when here last.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
The New NatonaI-orary's Lamb"

When Richard earle appears at the Ma
tional Theater next week he will be seen
in a new version Of 'lIary's Lamb"
There have been many changes in this
lively musical piece since it was presented
in Washington nearly two years ago, the
author-comedian having added scores Of
new lines jokes and songs. His cast also
has been changed. but it IS better and
more evenly balanced than ever. Assist
ing Mr.. earle VIII be Adele Rafter. Julia
Ralph, Violet Seaton, Sylvan Langlois,
George Bogues. Abbott Adams. Joseph
COnman and others. and a large and
agile lot OF chorus girls.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
The NationaI-The Hines Benefit.

Mr. Edward A. Hines. the Washington
lyric tenor, viii be given a benefit Sun
day. evening, February l3, at $50 in the
New National Theater. Those who viii
assist Mr.. Hines In his programme are
the Beethoven Spring Trio; Miss Nellie
de Grossart, soprano. and Miss Frances
De GrOssart cOntraItO. Among those who
are patronesses OF the Hines benefit con-
thilde Townsend, Mrs. John Hay. Mrs.
Herbert WadswOrth, Mrs. John 3. Hen
derson, Mrs. Murray Cobb. Mrs. Silas
Hare Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mrs. George
Todd Ford. Mrs. Eugene Stevens, and
Mrs. \. NJ Blair
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
AUTOS TO Be TAXED
Bill Is FavOrably Reported
in the Virginia Senate.
SPEED LIMIT FIFTEEN MILES

Money VIII Go to Special Road
Fund-First Hearing on STROBE
Statewide Prohibition Bill VIII BE
Held Observation-Disclosures Reeve
nue. for state Purpose of New Bills.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald arc based upon its
bona fide circIlatlon-a circulation IN
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital It's books are
open,
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

NEW III bRInN Kentucky ave. ID house from
NV VLhlhNH ocean elevator 70 street: sun
ToTor; steam heat. booklet. S. b. BONIFACE 81
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

The Order Of Owls and an organiza-
ton known as the Cowboys. held smokers
this evening at their respective places of
meeting.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

Daniel r. BurrelPs funeral took place
this afternoon from his home 100 Mont
gomery street. Rev. Mr.. Langford, pas
tor Of the First Baptist Church, conducted
the services. Interment was in Bethel
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

The Washington Birthday Association
will hold a meeting at the chamber or
commerce on Friday evening. In accord
ance with its annual custom, the associ-
alton VIII place wreath on Washing
toms tomb. February %
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

The julius Lansburgh Furniture Com
pany, Milton Industrial Company and
American Locomotive Appliance Company
held annual meetings here to-day and
elected officers and directors.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
Hotel Boutwell, y. y-rE 555..

Steel Pier highest standard in cuisine and service
booklet ]. & y. T. boutwell, 81
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10

James Diggs. negro. was fined so
in the police court this morning for
stealing a watch from a negro named
William West DIggs said he found the
watch on q bar room floor
The Washington herald., 1910-02-10
EDUCATIONAL.

AHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING.
lil7 G 81 n. ". Main a2S2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

to her You know Handsome Peter and
sis are engaged. An they'll be getting
married in the spring. An sis says
she'll do lots for ma and me then, for
Handsome Peter is pafdner in a roster
ant over in Block street. He says he's
making enough money so that he an sis
can have a little nat all fixed up with a
carpet an sofer an monograph. An
we'll all hear the music every day when
we go a-visitin' Them
Emmy's face clouded. IF you and
your ma go in to live with sis after she's
married to Handsome Peter" she said
sadly "what'n become Of me? I'll get
that lonesome, Tom, without you. You
are my best friend
declared Tom candidly. AN no matter
how rich might ever get to be, you'll al
ways be my bes' friend. An after we've
growed up as big as sis an Handsome
Peter we'll get engaged like they are. If
I'm rich enough to take a fiat and have
a carpet an a sofer an a monograph
An then you'll send me valentines
every day, won't you.' asked Emmy, pol
ishing her penny on her apron. MY ma
used to get valentines when she was a
young lady. An she says at pa always
sent her a valentine-even after they was
married-till he died. Then he couldn't
send 'em any more. An pas been dead
for three years-an' I'm seven"
AN I'm nine,'' said Tom. standing to
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- 1ORGIE. dressed up spick
" and fine,
Presented himself as a valentine
To little Polly, who tossed he;
head,
Turned up her nose, and pertly
said:
MY goodness me! Why, don't
you know
You re not card, with ribbon
bow,
You're just boy-not a valen-
tine!'
Then George blushed and meekly
said:
ITO you by Cupid l was led:
And my love for you, so very
true,
Is tied about by ribbon blue"
But Polly laughed in a teasing
And said: I'll bid you good
day.
Some other girl may not decline
To take you as her valentine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

A Jolly St. Valentine Game

OF the heart it is called. The guest is
carefully blindfolded and then turned
round several times to confuse him. He
advances toward the HEARTH he has not
been too much confused by the whirls he
has been put through-and endeavors to
place the pin on the black dot. Then
the fun begins. for sometimes the pins
are put at the Very outer edge OF the
heart and occasionally on the edges OF
the canvas some distance from the heart.
But. OF course. few will be lucky
enough to hit the white circle. which IS
pretty good. and few still-perhaps none
will put the pin through the black dot
After all have had their try the host
ess examines the little paper tags on the
pins heads. and the girl or boy who
hit the center of the black dot-or came
the nearest to it's awarded the prize.
which should be a fine valentine And
those entering the white circle should
have second prizes of smaller valentines.
To the guest who strays the farthest
from the desired black dot should be
awarded a consolation" or BOBBY
prize. This may be as ludicrous as the
young host pleases 70 make 1t.
Much fun may be enjoyed at this free
for-all contest in piercing the depths OF
the heart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

"See.' said Emmy, I've got a penny
to buy valentine WITH" and the little
girl held UP a copper coin for Toms in
spection. Mamma gived 1t to me. She
said l might buy myself a valentine.
Won't that be nice?''
Yes. Dmmy, it'll be awful nice to
have a valentine. But it would be nicer
If some one should send it to you,
wouldn't it? You see. st. Valentine
day Is for boys to send valentines to
their sweethearts. Now, s'posen you
should let me take the penny. and I'll
go and buy the valentine and send It to
you-just as though I was your sure
enough sweetheart. See?'
Emmy considered the matter a moment.
cycling the penny wistfully. You see.
Tom, I'd thought of buying the one /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

TOMS LUCK
A Saint Valentine Story
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though it had really and truly come by
the postman."
"Oh. that's a good idea,' exclaimed
Emmy. AN we can get one ever and
ever so much nicer We can spend three
cents on it, can't we?"
Sure" declared Tom, Strengthening up
proudly, and ramming his little begrimed
fist into his pocket, from which he drew
few copper coins. See, here they
are"
It didn't take long now to make tho
selection Of the valentine and one, all
gay with cupids and roses and a sure
enough ribbon bow In one corner. was
bought and paid for. and the two happy
children departed. 1t was agreed that
Tom should keep the valentine and de-
liver 1t according to his plan in the morn
company and Tom entered his own house.
He had just time to lay the valentine
away carefully and was fixing up the
fire in the cooking stove when the door
opened and in walked a very nice-look-
ing old gentleman.
rs this where Mrs. Johnson-Mrs. Mary
Johnson-lives?" asked the stranger
"Yes, sir: she's my mother answered
Tom. She'll be home in few minutes,
he explained. ''She an Sis work across
the street in that box factory. an they
come home for lunch. It's time for-ah.
there they are now. l hear 'em talking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

make me the lion Of the evening"" he
unused. Then he did some more talking
to himself. "I'll escort Miss Beauty
Smallnose to the function. She'll be
proud to go in my company. And how
the other girl bears will envy her,
Then the vain fellow began making
preparations in the matter of dress for
the evening. And such a gay attire was
never seen before In the bear village. He
had for a waistcoat piece of bright yell
low satin. appliqued with red-breasted
birds. flying chinward. For trousers he
selected cloth of brown and green stripes:
for a coat, bright crimson velvet adorned
with brass bottoms. He bought a high
silk hat of gray. banded with purple
When at last the evening of the party
came. Mr.. Vanity was a sight to behold
Decked out In his bright colors, he re-
sembled bird Of gay plumage. Off to-
ward the home OF the Smallnoses he
strutted. for all the world like young
turkey gobbler And he carried about the
same grade of brains that a young COB
bier usually possesses. or course. we are
not making light of turkey gobblers
brains. they are all right for a turkey
but one expects more in a bear-a bear
whose rearing has been such as had been
Cub Vanitys. For he had been well
reared, and in the midst of civilized and
cultured bears, while the turkey lives
in the barnyard i'm very ordinary COM
pduy HUS, VIC arc not DeUIIIlnG the
young turkey cock, but Cub Vanity, by
the comparison.
On arriving at the house of the Small
noses. Cub Vanity was disappointed to
find the family gone. All. he should have
notified them Of his intention to call for
Miss Beauty! Well, he would hurry on
to the party and choose her for his even
ing's partner.
On entering the house of DR.. and Nine.
Deep Learning Mr.. Cub Vanity paid his
respects to the host and hostess. and
bowed condescendingly to young Honor
Deep Learning for whom he felt Sc
cret hatred engendered by envy and
jealousy. Then he moved on through the
drawing room to where Miss Beauty
Smallnose was the center of large and
merry group of young bears. ignoring
those about her. he rudely pushed his
way to her side, and in loud and boast
full way, said: "Ah. good evening Miss
Beauty. l called to escort you here, but
YOU had already gone. l should have
notified you of my intention to call for
you. and then you would have waited
For moment Beauty Smallnose was
dumfounded by the holiness and au-
dacity Of Cub Vanity. but her wit was
keen and her tongue ready, and with a
ladylike air she said: You are very
kind. Mr.. Cub Vanity; but had even you
expressed dGeire to escort me here to-
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like best-of making my own pick. you
know. That would be lots OF fun. But
il you want to pertend at being my sweet
heart-which maybe you are. for you are
the incest and best boy in the block. an
the only one mamma will let me play
with-why, / don't mind your buying the
valentine, IL you'll just allow me to pick
it out"
a hand in the purchase of the valentine.
You see, Emmy. l just want to make 1t
nice for you to get valentine brought
by the postman. Won't that be great?'
"Oh-o-o. Do you mean to put a stamp
on 1t and send it by the postman?" cried
Emmy, jumping up and down and clap
ping her hands "Oh, wouldn't that be
just too lovely for anything? oh. Tom,
you're an awful good boy. and when
we've growed up you may be my sure
enough sweetheart-thati is, II you always
stay as good then as you are now"
rrs 1n m be muea P PesaeI pro %nHn
mean to be a rich man some day-maybe
own a factory like ma and sis work In
a pasteboard factory. But when I get
one I'll not be mean to the people what
member how my poor ma and sister had
to work so hard and have such a mean
boss what used to grind 'em down and
down till they hardly made living.
An I'll pay my people good wages, too,
an build nice comfortable houses for 'em
to live in so their little children won't
have to SIT out on the doorsteps-like you
an me are doing now-to get warm by
the sun. No, I'll make everybody what
works for me happy, cause they'll have
plenty to eat an wear an nice houses
with lots of big windows in EN-, an
yards Of green grass in front. An then
I'll send lots of valentines to poor chill
dren. You know. Emmy. I never had a
valentine in my life. Sis got one last
year-her beau-Handsome Peter-sent it