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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13
HEMORRHAGE PROVES FATAL
Capt. William 7. Fry Is Found Dead
by Fellow-roomer.
Civil War Veteran. Clerk in Census
Office, Was Seventy-tyVO Years
0ld-SOn Is Notified.

Capt William T. Fry, seventy-two
years old, a clerk at the Census Office
for the past ten years, died OF pulmonary
hemorrhage while alone in his room, at
500 c street northwest, late yesterday
afternoon. The body was discovered
shortly after O'Clock by c. L. Shepard
roomer. who went TO summon Cant
Fry TO dinner
Shepard summoned DR.. Harry M.
Price.F OF 355 c street northwest. The
physician pronounced life extinct and
notified Coroner hewitt. The coroner.
after an examination. declared death
was due TO pulmonary hemorrhage and
issued a certificate TO that effect.
The body was removed TO an under
taking establishment. pending the ar
rival in this city of a son, Benjamin +.
Fry, Of Charlottesville, Ind. who was
notified OF his fathers death by a tel
egram sent by DR.. Frank E. Neely, of
3lZo Fourteenth street northwest, who
had known Capt Fry for a number of
years. Arrangements for the funeral will
not be made until Benjamin Fry reaches
this city.
Capt. Fry was apparently in good
health when he left the Census once in
the afternoon. He had no relatives i'm
TINS city and lived alone at the c street
mouse His wife died about year ago at
the home of relative in Ohio. The de-
ceased clerk was a native of Crawfords-
vile, and was superintendent of schools
there for a number of years. He enlisted
IN the regular army just before the out
break OF the civil war and served
throughout the conflict, being promoted
TO the rank of captain.
lie came 70 this city about ten years
ago and obtained a position as clerk at
the Census Bureau. He was well known
TO employees Of the bureau and was popu-
lar among his co-worlSefs there He was
a member ofsa Masonic lodge in Craw-
louisville Friends here believe the body
viii be sent to his home town for burial
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13
short Grain Route to Hudson BAY.

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. l2.-The building
of the Hudson Bay Railway as a back
door route to the granaries OF Western
Canada now is a certainty. The only
questions remaining are how il shall be
built The personal visit of Earl Grey
governor general, is said to have con-
WINGED him that the best terminus. on the
bay is Churchill, and not the mouth of
the Nelson River. Earl Grey was con.
WINGED by his inspection that the railway
Is entirely feasible and ought to be built.
The opposition to the project now has
simmered down TO the Hudson Bay Com
pany. and manufacturing interests of the
eastern provinces. But while Earl Grew
was crossing 10 the bay and down the
straits, Sir Wilfrid Iaurier, premier of
Canada, was crisscrossing the Western
provinces, everywhere met with deputa-
tons which demanded that the railway
TO the bay be built and built quickly.
The road will cut 1,0Oo miles OF the grain
route to Europe, and viii add cents a
bushel to grain in the field.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13

Philadelphia. Dec. Fat the annual meeting Of
the University Of Pennsylvania Athlssie Association
tonight it was announced thar the football receipts
were $1,000 les than last year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13

Paris, Dec. 12-Pierre Lagarde, CO
director Of the Paris Opera House. died
suddenly tonight In a box at the opera
house
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13

Norman c. Gillette. of Illinois. third
class, whose condition is regarded as
critical.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13
COURTS DECISION
BLOW TO TRUST
Government Gains Point in
Sugar Combine Case.
OPENS WAY FOR PROSECUTION

In Reversing Verdict OF Lower BODY
In Trial OF I<isseI and Harmed, SUI
Holds that Conspiracy IL COnlInu-
Gus aud Plea i'm Bar Is Denied.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-13

Detroit is to make thIroEiecied AUTH
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
SETTLEMENT CLUB
is ENTERTAINED
Mothers and Children are
Guests Of Miss Mather
at Afternoon Outing

The Woman's Improvement Club, of
the Peoples Settlement, enjoyed one
OF the most pleasant afternoons in
their club-life yesterday afternoon, at
'fTimberton," the home of Miss Mary
H. A. Mather, as the guests of Miss
Mather and Miss Alice P Smythe.
The hostesses were assisted In enter
tanning by Miss Mary A. Taylor, and
by Miss Sarah C. Pyle, head-worker
at the settlement.
The mothers present were Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Robinson Mrs. James Smith,
| Mrs Albert Lynch, Mrs. Albert Bu-
zine, Mrs. George Crowley, Mrs James
Brown, Mrs Harry Crowley, Mrs.
! Charles Middleton. Mrs. Sarah Brown,
Mrs. William H. Meredith, Mrs. Char
4 les Ashley, Mrs Edward Mcguire, Mrs.
/ Edwin Marlow, Mrs. John Cochran,
Mrs. Peter Moran, Mrs William Sny-
1 der, Mrs George Engle, and Mrs. Cor
nelia Stein. Misses Maggie Frieze and
/ Tillie Binder also were present. There
were fifteen children present with the
mothers.
The first part Of the afternoon was
/ devoted to an automobile ride around
Rockford tower and along the Brandy
wine. The motor cars were loaned by
i Mrs. A. D. Warner, Colonel A. L. Ain
scow and Robert NJ Banks. After
wards ice cream and cake we're served
on the lawn at "Timberton." The
guests then had the privilege of list
ening to a speech by President Taft,
on the progress Of the Republican
/ party, delivered by phonograph. The
Il phonograph iiscoursed music while
4 the club was divided into "Pinks" and
4 Whites" and sent TO hunt peanuts
hidden on the grounds The White
side found the largest number of pea
nuts by a small margin, and we're de-
clared champions. The game Of Pop
\ intaw" was also a source of merri-
4 ment. The club gave vote of thanks
/ to Miss Mather and Miss Smythe and
4 concluded the afternoon with the sing
ing of the Peoples Settlement song.
That the song was right in calling
n the Settlement "snappy, and not at all
h nappy" was shown by the list of an
H nouncements made The Penny-a-day
Il Society. which has cleared $35 on a
trip by trolley to Chester, proposes to
reap even more on trolley-trip to
Kennett Square. next Thursday. Two
of the Girls clubs will go to Penns-
grove on Wednesday. On Tuesday
night, DR.. V. d. Washburn will pre-
sent certificates to the five boys who
have passed the examinations in the
First Aid to the Injured" course,
which DR. Washburn has given TO the
bows during the winter. There will be
two prizes given--one of dollar, one
Of fifty cents, and honor buttons. The
certificates bear the red cross. The
examinations were conducted by DR..
Julian Adair The Woman's Improve
ment Club still preparing for the
carnival to be held in September. Mrs.
Albert Lynch is president of the club.
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
NO MORE
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Evening journal., 1910-07-15
TAKE POSLAM WITH You
Sunburn, Red Noses, Rash and Sum.
mer Skin Troubles May Annoy
During Vacation DAYS.

a Jar of poslam at hand during the
summer vacation means freedom from
many annoying little affections, such
as rash, sunburn, fever blisters, bites,
stings, burns, pimples, itching feet
and scalp, etc, which are liable to
affect one anywhere. In quickly dis
posing OF these minor troubles, pos
lam. which has accomplished such re-
u1arkable work in the cure Of eczema
and like serious skin diseases, has be-
come a veritable household remedy.
There is no skin disorder for which
it should not be unhesitatingly used
and which ID viii not benefit II is
al active antiseptic and contains
nothing which can possibly injure the
most delicate skin. Acne, herpes, tet-
tar. piles. scalp scales. BARRIERS and
IN other forms Of itch, including itch
iag feet, etc. yield to II readily.
IA special 50-cent package of pos.
lam, convenient 10 carry when travel
ing. is prepared for minor uses, and
this, as we'll as the regular 81 jar, Is
for sale by all druggists, including
Miller Drug Co., and N B. Danforth
IA sample package of poslam will be
mailed, free of charge. TO any one
npon request, by the Emergency Lab
oratories, 90 West 25th street, New
gerk CfsJ
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
PRESENTED PRIZES
AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Sunshine Society's prizes were
presented at No. 2 School by Miss
Mary Jones, at No. 15, by DR.. Joseph
inc White-de LaCour, at No. 3, by
II. by Mrs. Charles E White and Mrs.
Sidney Rumford.
The principals of the schools, Miss
Sallie Devine, Miss Elizabeth ].
Sayers. and Miss Maria c. Loney,
were made honorary members of the
Sunshine Society-Miss Clara Mend
inhsll being already a memher
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
ST. PETERS
LOSES GAMES

The Catholic League at a meeting
last night disposed OF three protests.
Last Saturdays game between St.
Elizabeth's and St. AIMS was de-
clared no game and will be played
over. The league also decided ad-
versely to St Peters in the protests
entered against its games with St.
Mary's and st. AIMS, allowing both
games TO stand as lost by st. Peters.
The New Castle club fought hard
against the finding and threatened to
quit the league. Another meeting
will be held next week to adjust the
differences between the clubs.
Although Mr.. Murphy had resigned
as president of the league no action
was taken on his resignation.
Evening journal., 1910-07-15

the meeting of Council on Wednesday
recommended that this be done.
Invitations TO attend the moonlight
excursion Of the Lippincott Relief AS
sociation on July 10 was received
and accepted, and as many of the
Councilmen as possible will attend
it.
The annual report Of the Park Com
mission was presented and accepted
without being read.
City Treasurer Ross reported a bal
ance in bank of S65.1617S. Treasury
receipts for the week were as fol
lows. James H Morris, sSS.450
Eugene NJ. Savers, st6.625, and
George II. Mccall. s225.
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
WANT JOHNSON
TO GO ABROAD
Mcintosh Would Have Cham
piOn Go to Australia to
Do More Fighting

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, July 15.-Hugh Nc
Intosh, the Australian promoter who
staged the Burns-Johnson fight in
which the giant negro won the
worlds championship, is in New
York, endeavoring to get Johnson to
take another trip to the Antipodes.
Mcintosh says he has several prom
Using heavy weights in Australia who
could give the negro a fight, though
he does not believe there is man
in the world who can whip him. Nc
Intosh won a small fortune on the
negro at Reno. Il never saw JEFF
fries fight when he was fit" said the
Australian. but | do not believe that
on his best day he could have whip
ped Johnson, who is the most re-
markable defensive fighter the world
ever saw"
Accompanying Mcintosh is Bill
Lang. an Australian heavy weight,
who knocked Bob Fitzsimmons out in
Australia last winter. Lang wants a
match with Sam Langford, the Bos-
ton tar baby, Joe Jeanette, AL. Kauf-
man, or any other heavy weight,
Johnson barred.
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
POISON ENDS FUGITIVE'S
LIFE AS HE is RECAPTURED

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Del, July William
j. Turpin, negro jailbreaker, who
tried to end his life when he saw he
was going to be recaptured yesterday.
cheated the law after ALL Turpin
said he had swallowed carbolic acid
when Constable Steen captured him
He fingered for awhile, when his con
dition suddenly becoming serious
physicians who were summoned be-
ing unable to relieve his sufferings.
Although the reward of $50 offered
by Sheriff West for the capture of
Turpin did not specify if the reward
would be given for Turpin, dead or
alive, the Sheriff announced yesterday
afternoon that Constable Steen, of
Evening journal., 1910-07-15

Seaford, will get the money.
Turpin had been seen in Seaford
several times since Monday night, and
yesterday morning he went to the
home of Jerry Coulbourn and forced
entrance to a woodhouse through a
back window Mrs. Coulbourn noti-
fed Constable Steen, who responded
with his brother. but just as they en-
tered Turipn dropped an empty pint
bottle and told them he had taken
carbolic acid.
Turpin was arrested in April and
held to await trial for the murder of
Joseph Elliott, a Seaford negro, an
alleged gambler and speak easy oper-
ator, whom he shot after Elliott won
$500 from him in a poker game.
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
ODD FELLOWS IN
FUN AT SPRINGS

The committee Of local Odd Eel
lows to assist Philadelphia Odd Fell
lows at the excursion at Brandywine
Springs Park tomorrow will meet 70
complete arrangements this evening
The excursion is for the benefit Of the
Home for Aged and INDECENT Odd Fell
lows, at Philadelphia. A picked team
OF Wilmington Odd Fellows will play
the Philadelphians. The local team
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
Rir CroMds Attend sac.

Ever since the opening day Of the
Pre-Inyentory Sale. now in progress
at The Howard Company's
store Fifth and King streets, their
ualesmen have been crowded with
bnvers. II shows the people appreci-
ATE values. Their statesmen have had
their hands full, and the number Of
sales recorded have exceeded their
greatest expectations Not only does
everv sale mean a satisfied customer,
but 10 those purchasing $50 or over
handsome dinner set is given free
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
COUNCIL GOES
AHEAD WITH WORK
"USurperS' Return Deposit
on Bonds to the Harris
Company

Members of City Council met last
night and continued to do business
as though they were officers Of the
city, de jure, and not 4usurpers."
On recommendation of the finance
committee it was decided to return
to n. w. Harris and Company. the
successful bidders for the S2O0.000
street and sewer loan, the $4,000 that
company deposited at the time Of sub
mitting its nid
The sinking fund commissioners at
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
will consist 81 the following

Coleman, Vansant and Landing.
pitchers; Thomas, Smart and Marta,
catchers; Strong and Heal. first base,
D. Strong and Maxwell, second base;
g. Welsh, third base; Lind, shortstop.
The outleld will be composed of
Smith, McElroy and Virden.
Evening journal., 1910-07-15

Washington Heights Association Meets
There will be a meeting of the
Washington Heights Association this
evening on the triangle, when ac-
counts in connection with the Inde-
pendence Day pyrotechnic displays
viii he settled
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
NToonIigbt ia Pennsyille.

The Benevolent Pioneer Literary
Association will give a moonlight ex-
cursion to Pennsville this evening.
There will be a dance at Pennsville.
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
BY all The Regular Rules of
Merchandising, These Coats
Should Not be Reduced.
(But we made a speciaI purchase.l

Ordinarily we wouldn't think of reducing the
price on these Coats so much-and at this time
of year; however, we made a special purchase
and bought under price. You reap the direct
benefit
Pongee cloth Of gold and Himalaya cloth
Coats full length semi-ftting; trimmed with
different colored satin on collar and cuffs:
fastened with nobby brass buttons regular
$3.50, $3.50, $40 and $780, tomorrow,
$3.50, S6.75 and $3.50
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
II You Can Wear One OF
These Size Suits You Gel
a Great Bargain
soc Silks. 39c

When you want good silks at the most res-
sonable prices-buy from headquarters it
stands to reason we have the best in silks at
the lowest prices-wflen you consider our out
connecronsg this store always has had the
best Our special tomorrow is beautiful
assortment Of striped and checked patterns
in black white, navy and white stripes, brown
and white, navy and white and black and white
checks regular SOC yard ... 39c
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
Mems Athletic Underwear

Mems gauze Athletic Shirts and Drawers:
full bleached; regular 3ec ...........-. .25c
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
Cluster Puffs
E-CIipS PIacket Closer.

Simple and perfect; does away with hooks
and eyes, the very best method Of holding the
placket firmly and correctly together; white
and black can be detached when washing
skirt; sold throughout this city and country
at 5c; very special tomorrow only 12c
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
Mems HandkerchiefS.

Mems Handkerchefs, with IA and 1-2-inch
hem; plain white and the new fancy borders
regular l5c; very special at 3 for ...... Csc
Evening journal., 1910-07-15

Special lot Of Monarch Shirts in an as
sortment of very good patterns; you know
all about this make-that it is one of the
best Sl00 shirts made; very special
price .................. 79c
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
WOmen'S Summer Underwear

Womens fine ribbed Union Suits; trimmed
with lace and silk tape; regular SOC 35c
Womens fine ribbed Vests; trimmed with
silk tape special for ................. .25c
Evening journal., 1910-07-15
Hair Rolls. t4c.

You surely need more than one or two Hair
Rolls in this kind of weather; cleanliness de-
mands it; we have about half gross of very
good 24-nch rolls in all good colors that origi-
nally sold for 25c; for tomorrow we have priced
them at ....................... lac
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
HAPPENINGS
OF A WEEK
Latest News Told
in BricfcSt and
Best Form.
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder
OF Christian Science, died OF old age
Saturday night at her home in Boston.
end came 50 quietly and peacefully
that Mrs. Eddys most intimate follow
ers who stood at her bedside thought
she had fallen into a calm sleep. II is
reported that her death followed a
slight cold contracted on one OF her
daily drives through the grounds OF
her Chestnut Hill home.
Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt, retired,
died at Natural Bridge, Va. He was
known throughout the country for his
war services, as military governor of
the Philippines, and as commander OF
the various army departments in the
United States.
Edward A. Smith, brother-in-law of
Philander c. Knox, and a brother OF
the late Frank b. Smith, president OF
the Crucible Steel company, died in a
taxicab at Pittsburg while his son was
hurrying him to a hospital.
Mrs. Elizabeth Allen. aged eighty
seven years, a wealthy widow. was
found strangled to death at her home
at Shirley, w. Va. A large sum of
money which she had In the house
is missing
Edward A. Smith, brotherin-law of
Philander c. Knox and a brother Of
the late Frank b. Smith, president
Of the Crucible Steel company, died
Of heart trouble in taxicab in Pitts
burg, Pa, while his son was hurry
ing him TO a hospital.
Harry Lane Wilson, United States
ambassador at Mexico City, has APP
piled to the state department for
leave of absence from his post This
is interpreted as indicative that con
ditions in Mexico are approaching a
normal state
Willie Hoppe, the worlds champion
at 1871 and 1872 balkline billiards
overwhelmingly defeated George Slos.
son in their championship tourney at
New York City. Hoppe, by his vic
tory, retains his championship, and
with it a purse of 81 900 and the dia-
mond championship medal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-12-08
GEN ERAL NEW S.

Officially recognizing Robert T..
Peary as discoverer of the north pole,
George Won L. Meyer secretary of the
navy, In his annual report TO congress
suggests the explorer be retired as
rear admiral with pay dating from the
day Peary discovered the pole.
Torrenual downpours continue
throughout France and the flood stu
alton hourly grows more serious. Prac-
tically every stream in the country is
out Of Its banks. Hundreds of villages
Are being surrounded by the waters
and are being provishioned by soldiers
with boats.
Mournsd by many men prominent In
Boston's financial district, Robert E.
Davie, known as the boy banker" has
disappeared. He is % years old
Between 100000 and 100000 are
said to be the losses OF those with
whom he did business.
Joseph Vending was found guilty
by jury Of the murder of eight-year-
old Alma Kellner and his punishment
fixed at life Imprisonment
Night Sergeant Wilfred French was
shot and instantly killed in the Cairo
GILL; police headquarters by Sheriff
Alb Bankston of Pulaski county As the
news spread over the city an excited
crowd gathered at headquarters. AS
a preeaution against trouble Bankston
was taken out of town
Banana Anna" who is charged
viii b..
Central railroad, confessed at New
York that she had obtained more than
$4,000 damages from II railroads by
pretending that she had been injured
by falls.
The Prussian government has drawn
up bill compelling Berlin and the
suburban municipalities to combine in
a greater Berlin. The population of
the metropolitan area is close 10 3 800.
900.
The two new "super-dreadnoughts
authorized at the last session of con
gress are to be named the New York
and Texas, says Secretary Meyer
These two will be the greatest war
ships afioat.
e. M. Heigho, president of the Pa
cilc, Idaho & Northern railroad,
charged with manslaughter at Cald-
we'll. Idaho. was acquitted.
Ebert Merida. who lived his ninety
years without having his face shaved
or his hair cut, is dead at his home
near Nashville. Ind, of typhoid fever.
Police Commissioner Flynn Of New
York announced that the body found
in a trunk In the cellar of a West side
house recently has been identified
positively as that of Albert G. Calliar,
the missing artist. The trunk was
left by William Lewis, a waiter, who
is missing.
me action OF Hon. A. ]. Balfour,
the leader of the opposition in the
British house of commons In accept
ing the proposition to submit tariff
reform to a referendum II the Union
ists win in the coming election Is
hailed with the greatest enthusiasm
oy the Unionist party.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-04-27
CONSIDER THE RECORDS.

Red Oak Express: 81. Webster
Byers seeks the nomination for con-
gress in this district az reformer.
WHAT is his record?
For six years during the sos he
was ! member Of the Iowa legisla-
ture. For two years he was Speaker
Of the Lower House Of tnat body.
During those years Byers had .
chance to show himself as reformel
| in the field Of Legislation. We
challenge him or his friends to point
to just one reform measure advahced,
or supported, or even limited at BY
him during that time.
On the other hard. Congressman
Smith throughout his services al
Washington has been identified in a.
intimate and helpful way with all the
great Roosevelt reform measures. II
some cases he was the authqn of the
law. in other instances he secured thu
acceptance Of important amendments
and he voted and worked for all o.
them.
Let me put fustian and mere tall
aside for moment and consider th,
record.