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The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
COMET CLUB FORMED
TO WELCOME VISITOR
HaAey'S Famous Rambler Viii Be Treated to a
TaIty-to Ride and Dance After Recep-
ton at the Observatory.

To welcome Halley's comet May Is the
Washington Comet Club was organized
yesterday afternoon at the home of John
II. Taylor, 623 Keefer place.
A tally-ho party to the naval observa-
tory, followed by supper and dance at
Rauscher's. forms part of the comet
night programme arrangements for which
will be made at another meeting next
Friday.
Mr.. Taylor was elected president of the
society and with F. P. Regan and Miss
Gretta Hurley will enroll the members,
who may number several hundred. Con-
siderable interest In the appearance OF the
comet after an absence of seventy-hve
years was shown by the score of MEM
bers who attended the organization
meeting
According to the tentative arrange
ments made yesterday, the club members
will gather at the Treasury building about
Z o'clock on the evening Of May is and
will be driven to the naval observatory
in Georgetown. There the members will
have an opportunity to view the comet at
close range. Those in charge at the OBJ
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
DEATH CALLS ROBERT Y. BELT
Former Commissioners of Indian Aft.
fairs Victim of Pneumonia.
Native of Maryland Handled Chero-
kee Claim Involving 1900, 900.
Served In Union Army.

Robert Vinton Belt. for years assistant
commissioner of Indian Affairs, died at
his home. 1SlS Biltmore street northwest.
yesterday afternoon from pneumonia.
after an illness OF two weeks.
He was called the great white father"
by the Indians. and was an Intimate
friend OF former Secretary of the Interior
Noble and Senator Kirkwood. of Iowa
He was recognized as an authority in
Indian treaties.
Mr.. Belt was a native OF Anne Arundel
County, Nd, although his father was a
large slave owner and Southern SYM
pathizer, young Robert Joined the Union
army After the war he was given a
position in the War Department. where
he served until Garfeld's administration.
when he was appointed assistant commits
sioner Of Indian Affairs. He held this
Office until Cleveland's last administra-
ton, when he resigned 10 practice law
In the prosecution OF Indian claims be-
fore the Department of the Interior.
While engaged in private business he
handled some Of the largest claims that
have ever come before the government.
One OF these was the Cherokee claim.
involving 100000 In this case Senator
Owen. Of Oklahoma. was associated with
him.
He was one Of the trustees Of McKen-
dree NJ. E. Church, where ne had been
a member for fOrty-fve years
Mr.. Belt married Miss Joanna Kirk
wood, Of Iowa. daughter of the late
Senator Kirkwood. He is survived by
his wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. @. Shib-
ley. and a son. William o. Belt. OF Chi
cago. The funeral Will take place from
his residence Monday at 10 o'clock. In
terment will be in Arlington.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
SUBDUES Big SUBJECT
Crowds in UprOar as Boy
Speaks on Conservation.
WEARS BADGE FOR EFFORTS
ave Are UnscrupuIOusly Dissipat-
ing Our Resources by Our Lack of
Scientific knowledge and SYSTEM =
Declares Watson Davis in Same
Breath at OratOricaI Competition.

When Watson Davis, twelve years old,
was introduced as orator on the subject
of Conservation OF natural resources at
the Y. NJ. c. a. oratorieal concert last
night he was greeted with an uproar.
Although he was a little speaker with a
big subject. he wears a badge to prove
what he did 70 it.
The nations of the world to-day are
unscrupuously dissipating their resources
BY lack of scientific knowledge and sys-
Iem." said the speaker. He was not able
TO proceed for some minutes because of
the applause, but he calmly held up his
hand for quiet and resumed.
NO doubt, you have observed, my fell
low-citizens. the wide publicity which has
been given TO this momentOus question,
and many of you. 1 dare say. have
drawn some good and lasting lessons
from it, Withal. however. you are giving
the subject but superficial examination,
and I urge you TO follow me closely, not
merely because want to convince you
of my oratorical ability. but chiefly be-
cause l want TO call you to arms in the
interest of your posterity."
After disincumbering himself of all this
argument, young Davis waded into the
scientific subject. and his discourse would
make Clifford Pinchot and Secretary Bal
lingeT marvel
Davis was not the OILY orator Ran
dolph Shaw, sixteen years old, won first
prize by his discussion of Merchant ma
rine,' and Eugene Powdermaker, four
teen years old. won third prize for the
manner in which he handled the subject
OF Ambition
The judges were J A Rankin, B. A
Rush. and Z, J. Hilton. Twelve boys took
part in the debates. all of whom received
much applause. The subjects were pro-
miscuous.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
WOULD LEND AID TO LIBERIA
President Taft Transmits Report of
Commission TO Congress,

President Taft sent a message 10 Con-
gress yesterday transmitting the report
Of the commission which investigated So
cial. political. and financial conditions in
Liberia last year.
The report, which became public for the
first time upon its presentation TO Con-
gress, made the following recommends
tons:
That the United States extend its aid 10 Liberia
In the prompt settlement Of pending boundary dis
putss.
That the United States enable Liberia 10 refund
It's debt BY assuming as a guarantee for the pay
ment ct obligations under such arrangement the
control and collection Of the LibeTian customs
mat the United States lend its assistance 20 the
Lbcrian government in the reform Of It's internal
finances
That the United States lend its aid 10 Liberia
IN Organizing and drilling an adequate constabulary
CT frontier police force.
That the United States should establish and
maintain research station in Liberia. and
That the United States reopen the QUESTION Of
establishing naval coslng station in Liberia
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
TAFT ON SPEAKERS LIST.
Ohio Society 10 Hold Annual Meet
ing Thursday Night,

President Taft, Senators Dick and Bur
ton and Gems. Sherwood and Kelfer
will be speakers at the meeting of the
Ohio Society Thursday night at the Ar
lingtoh Hotel.
Associate Justice Day is president of
the society, which has many other prom
inent Ohioans on its roster. An elab-
crate programme has been arranged for
the meeting
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

servatory will be asked to swing the huge
telescope into position and explain the
travels and pedigree of the famous celes-
tial wanderer.
Father Torndorff of the Georgetown OBJ
servatory, Prof. W. S. Eichelberger of
the naval observatory and Prof. Willis
L. Moore of the Weather Bureau are
among those who will be invited to epeak
before the club.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Report shows supply Of cotton

A report issued yesterday by the Census
Bureau shows the total supply Of cotton
for the six-month period ended February
% 1910 to have been I.552,S6l running
oales, made up as follows: 1,4SS,5S5 held
september l, 1903; ginned during period.
s'sI4,sSS; net imports. SO, rs Distribution
Z'oZe' sSS bales consumed, 45s9, 6S2 exported.
I'o'4'S5l held in mills, 1882, 591 held In in
dependent warehouses; other stocks,
S1S,S44
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Bowie 20 Have Jurv Tr,oI

Charles Bowie. thirty years old, for
merly manager for a Fourteenth street
store. entered a plea of not guilty when
he was arraigned in Police Court yester-
day on a charge of attempting advances
toward Cora Kicks. an eighteen-year-old
negro girl. on Tuesday night last Bowie
demanded trial by jury and was released
on 50 collateral.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Capt Phillips Exonerated.

Capt Frank Phillips, master of the
steamer Newport News, has been exon
Grated by the United States steamboat
inspectors for the collision between the
Newport News and the British steamer
Lord Roberts in a fog on Lower Chesa-
peake Bay about a month ago.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
HUSBAND DETAINED 40 YEARS.
Wife Asks Representative Roberts
TO Explain Captains Absence.

Way back in March, 1855, Capt. Charles
Lee Moses, L. s. NJ a survivor of the
night between the Monitor and Merrimac,
and an officer OF the Kearsarge when she
sank the Alabama, wrote fondly to his
wife from Bangkok, Siam. that he was
about 10 sail for home in the brig swal-
low.
Just the other day-forty years later
his wife wrote to Representative Roberts.
OF Massachusetts,. asking him to find out
what was OBTAINING the captain. Mr..
Roberts. who has been in Congress for
ten years, thinks this is In some ways the
most remarkable request he ever got.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
PresIdent signs DismissnI.

The dismissal of First Lieut. Adolph
Langhorst, Of the Coast Artillery, has
been approved by President Taft. Lieut..
Langhorst was convicted by court-martial
at Fort McHenry. Md. on charges of
breach Of arrest, neglect Of duty, abb
sence without leave. and conduct unbe-
coming an officer
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
ORPHAN ASYLUM FOR SEALS.
The Treasury Department Considers
Lending of Professor.

Uncle Sam" Is about TO start an or
phan asylunl-not for the bringing I'd of
the children Of sailors Or soldiers. or poll
ticians killed or disabled in action. but
Tor the raising Of orphan seals.
The Department of Commerce and Ia
Dor has gone so far with the idea that
it has asked the Treasury Department to
lend 1t a professor Of sociology, and the
Treasury is considering.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Local Temperature.

Midnight. CO. 2 a. m. 81 a. m. 81 a n. 90 s
a. m. 81 10 a. m. a; L noon Il: ? ?. m, s.: 4
p. m, 81 p. 81; n m, TO- 10 y n, SO. Max
iuulrn 80, minimum 50.
Relative humidity-S a. m. IS; ? ?. m, 2; s
2. m. g.
Rainfall Is y n to s p NJ O. Hours Of sun
shine Us. Per cent Il possible sunshine 100
Temperature same date last year-SiaIimum IS
minimum. s.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. s. Dert. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau,
WASHINGTON ID C. Marrh 8 llln-E y M

u. = DeTf. az Agriculture, weather Bureau.
Washington. D. C.. March 3 1905 o m.
Fair weather viii continue Saturday in the dis
triets east Of the Mississippi River. in the west
Gulf States and IN the extreme Northwest and
probably Sunday in the Atlantic States and the
east Gulf States.
The temperature viii fan Saturday in the Middle
Atlantic and New England States and the Middle
Plains States aud Sunday in the Mississippi and
Ohio valleys.
Steamers departing Saturday for European ports
viii have moderate west and northwest winds be
couing variable, and generally fair weather 10 the
Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Rev. Charles Lynch. Rev. J. H. Wat
kins, and other evangelists will speak at
the Gospel Mission, 1870 Pennsylvania
avenue, this and tomorrow nights. and
GIesdames Mauro and Clark and Messrs.
Gordon and Evans will sing Revs Lynch
and Watkins are in attendance upon the
Methodist Episcopal conference now in
session In this city. and are eloquent and
spirit-flled men. The Gospel Mission is
arranging to commence its open-air work
on the streets and in the alleys, which
was so successful last year.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Pony Given Away.

Easter Monday. at Randle Highlands,
will be a great event in the lives of the
white school children Of Washington. A
Shetland pony. guinea pigs. rabbits. and
pigeons will be given away TO the lucky
finders Of Easter eggs hidden in the shrub
berry. Thousands of children will prob
ably participate in the hunt
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
PRESIDENT READY FOR GOLF.
Dancing, Motoring, and Walking
VIII Soon Become Passe.


Dancing, automobile riding, and walk.
ing. all Presidential sports and delights
ct present. viii become distinctly passe
within the next few days. and talk
among the official set will be about
stymies and bunkers and Col. Bogie and
other interesting persons and things
which 10 go to make up golf
President Taft, il was said, is longing
for the time when he can Chamber into
a White House automobile, be whirled
out to Chevy Chase, don a cap and a
thin coat, and wing out over the links
once more. It has been many a long
month since there was Presidential golf
game, and Mr.. Taft is ready, If the
present mild, and almost summer-like
weather. keeps up, the President will seek
the links next week.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
AID MEMORIAL COTTAGE.
Women'S League Of National Junior
Republic Hold Session.

OF the National Junior Republic yester-
day at the Arlington Hotel, 800 was voted
as a contribution to the S4o00 fund for
the erection OF a memorial cottage in
memory of Miss Julia c. Baldwin, an
active worker of the Junior Republic. who
died recently at FreeviIle, n. Y.
Expressions of sympathy at the death
OF Adolphus S Solomons were adopted
his daughter being a vice president Of the
league. Mrs, Mary S. lockwood. presi-
dent, presided. "Car-fare-day" collections
were reported satisfactory.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
PROCESS OF NATURALIZATION
Richard X. Campbell VIII Speak at
\. VI. c. A Tomorrow Afternoon.

hEtHHFu n. IAmpbeEI VIII SneAk AT
\. VI. c. A. Tomorrow Afternoon.
Richard K. Campbell. Chief of the Bu-
reau Of Naturalization. Department of
Commerce and Labor, will speak on the
process of naturalization at the Y. 81.
c. A. tomorrow afternoon.
So much is being said of the LOO. 900
foreigners who are making their homes
in the United States that interest in the
subject has been intensified. The meeting
is open to men interested in the subject
Special music will be given by a section
of the Y. NJ. c. A. orchestra in the pre-
lude of the Easter service
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
win Lecture on wireless.

Maj. Charles Nick Saltzman. Signal
Corps. L. S. A, will deliver a second
lecture on wireless telegraphy before the
boys department Of the 7. N. c. A. to-
night If sufficient interest is shown a
receiving station may be installed at the
7. NJ. c. A. Building.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
STREET TO BE RESURFACED.
Commissioners Order $4,000 I'm
prOVement for Avenue.

HFUNtihtHN TOT ANtnue.
The Board OF District Commissioners
yesterday issued orders providing for the
resurfacing with asphaltum of the road
way of Massachusetts avenue between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest
at an estimated cost of 5000, charge
able to the appropriation for repairs to
streets.
Upon motion OF the Engineer Commits
sioner. orders were also issued for the
construction of a number Of water maiEs
and service sewers.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Funeral services for Michael J. Brown.
who died suddenly Tuesday night, will be
held this afternoon at ST. Vincent de
Paul's Church. at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Tide Table

Today-High tide, s;3s a. M. and s94 .. m,
low tide. 2.52 a. m. and 3;13 p m.
TO-m0Tow-High tide 9:l3 a. N. and $40 D. N. ;
low tide 81 a. II. and 3:i5 p. N.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Condition of the Water.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Hsrpers Ferry, W Va. March 25.-Both rivers
clear.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Temnerntnren tn nther Cifies
Rim

Temperatures in other cities together With the
amount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended at
/. n. yesterday are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

The annual wheat crop of Great Britain
amounts TO about aOO0OO.OOO bushelA
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

England's highroads cost $4,000 a mile
TO construct
Evening journal., 1910-04-13
GOOD FORTUNE
SMILES ON BECK

Patrolman william J.. Beck again APP
peared before the Police Commission yes
torday afternoon on the charge Of missing
a report. but he was once more given a
chance TO do better.
It was charged that Beck missed his
1880 o'clock report from box No. iio, on
the night Of Wednesday. April g. He
pleaded guilty to the charge but made an
able plea for himself.
Chief Black told the board that 1t was
getting 10 be regular thing for Beck TO
be late in making reports or to miss them
altogether.
In his defense Beck said that on the
evening of April no had gone to the re-
porting box and opened it preparatory TO
sending in the report when ne heard two
revolver shots. He said he hurriedly closed
the door Of the box and ran TO the neigh
borhood where ho heard tho shooting, but
found nobody there. lie said he realized
that being befro the commissioners so
frequently was deriment but he declared
that he really was unfortunate since he
had been ON his present district. lie said
he had been sick and also had trouble in
keeping his watch running on good time
Beck had OF reported the shooting to his
sergeant when he met him.
Evening journal., 1910-04-13
COLORED BAPTISTS
FORM NEW CHURCH

The dissatisfied members Of Mt. Enon
Colored Baptist Church have formed a
new congregation known as the Indepen-
dent Missionary Baptist Church. and have
egagcd a hall on shipley street below
sixth. Forty-nve persons formed the new
congregation.
a statement issued by them says tho
-troubies at Mt Enon Church came to a
crisis IN July OF last year when some ar
rests were made. They say some were dis
missed from the church without charges
being made and others were given no
voice in the church management. and
were refused letters Of dismissal to en-
able them to join other churches. Since
then they have been holding meetings IN
houses. and now have formed their new
consrcgation.
Evening journal., 1910-04-13

one new member was enrolled.
The reports Of the committees were
very interesting and show that this
branch is doing a good work. Some
clothing was donated to some little
boys whose needs were presented by
our State President and an order
drawn on the treasury to purchase
glasses for very worthy woman.
Much business was discussed and il
was agreed to hold a euchre and
dance in the near future.
II was voted to send some fancy
article sfor the bazaar to be held in
New Haven, Conn, during the conven-
tion which will be in session there
from May 10 to p inclusive.
After adjournment a delightful Soc
ial hour was much enjoyed.
I'VE are put into this world to make
it better.
And we must be about our business
Sunshine" would be very glad tC
receive clothing for boys Of seven and
nine years Of age respectively. These
are little motherless boys and theiI
needs at the present time are many
Call 2156-A If you have any clothing
that you can pass on, or if you ar,
interested and wish to help them IL
any way.
Through the courtesy of Mrs. Norri,
Smith. No. 1915 West Eighth stree
meeting of the "Sunhower" brancl
was held at her residence on April 5
Dr. De Lacour opened the meeting
with prayer Ways and means of pro.
viding funds for the work Of tn,
branch was through very success.
fu euchre given at the residence o.
Mrs. Charles White, Twentieth anc
Washington streets, also was the sal,
of chocolate eggs during March. Al
Easter Sunshine flowers and cards were
sent to those who are unfortunate
Medicine was to be procured for a sicl
boy who was too poor to purchase IL
and too i'll to work without it, as ,
tonic.
DR.. DeLacour, president and Mrs
Bertha Richardson. treasurer. eX-
pressed their appreciation to the
members for the Palms sent them a
Easter. Mrs. Richardson is grea
sufferer, although a Jealous worker
for Sunshine. Refreshments wer'
served and the branch adjourned.
Evening journal., 1910-04-13
ADJUSTING THE
SCHOOL TROUBLE

At the next meeting OF the Board OF
Education it is probable that resolution
win be passed relating to the lunch hour
period at the Wilmington High School,
which will be satisfactory to the students
and at the same time satisfy the members
Of the board who arc anxious TO prevent
an epidemic of indigestion among the
scholars.
At the last meeting Of the board Col.
Lewis b. Morrow gave notice of a resolu-
ton which he would present at the next
meeting providing for the abolition Of the
new rule extending the lunch period one
half hour and continuing the afternoo ses-
sio to o'clock. At the same time Dr. T.
o. Cooper said he also would have a reso-
lutio to present but he would not say
what it was.
DR.. Cooper said to-day that he favored
the hour period for lunch and would re-
main by that decision. Speaking of the af-
ternoon session, he said the school could
dismiss at 2.3O even with an hour fol
lunch and give the children sufficient time
TO go over their studies. Although h'
would not say so. it is thought that the
First ward member will present a resolu
/ tion at the next meeting Of the board re
tanning the hour period for luncheon but
dismissing the school at $50 o'clock as un
der the old rule II is thought that this
will be more than satisfactory TO th,
/ High School students.
Evening journal., 1910-04-13
JURY FOR THE
MARCH COURT
What They Win Do for You

John Niyin and j.. Scott Townsend
recently appointed New Castle county
jury commissions, today drew their
first jury which will serve at the May
term Of tho county court beginning
May 3. The Jurors follows:
First District-James II. Green
Charles S. Hurlocll, J. Prince Ford and
James Graham.
Second-John McCaulley Joseph H.
1Iorner, James +. Price and j. Her.
man Ahrens.
Third-John A. Montgomery, viii
liam c. Lawson, Clement S. Wood and
Andrew L. Johnson.
Fourth--John G.. Brison. Samuel
Murphy Eugene j.. Fraim and Fred
erick l.. kurtz.
1'ifth--Oscar G. Draper. Harry b
Carter, John "A. Lengel and Ernest C.
Parks.
sixth-John T. Toliey and Joseph C
Brown.
seventh-Lewis Dun ana Moses
IoNthcr.
Eighth Howard C. croft and Lewis
IT. Clark
Ninth-William H. Barton and Rob-
crt Mclaughlin.
Tenth Edward II. Naylor and JOS
cph H. Cough.
EleVenth- Edward Walton and
stephen O'Rourke.
Twelfth-Woodwa w. Chairs and
William A. Hagan.
Robert S. Carpenter and
George w. Davis.
t'ourtcenth-John r. Francis and
Joseph b. Deakyne.
Fifteenth-Charlos Beth and John
a. David
Evening journal., 1910-04-13
MOVETO FORECLOSE
$3OO,OOOMORTGACE
Rule Issued Against Chester
County Electric Co. by
Chancellor Today

In tho Court Of Chanccry to-day sauls-
bury, Ponder and Morris filed a bill for
leave to foreclose a 100000 mortgage
against the Chester County lectric Com
pany. Of which william NJ. Hope. OF Do
yer, is receiver. j. Hector McNeal, OF
Philadelphia. appears with the local law
firm.
The Central Trust and Savings Com
pany, Of Philadelphia, are the bondhold-
crs.
A rulo to show cause why the mortgage
should not be foreclosed was issued. Tho
company operates an electric light and
power plant IN White Clay and Mnl
Creek hundred. and in Chester County,
Pa Tho mortgage covers sixty-seven
pages Of printed matter and the bill tiled
covers thirty-fve pages9
Evening journal., 1910-04-13
NEw YORK STOCK MARKETS.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. April 13.-Mixed changes
were shown all throughl the active list
on initial transactions but after the FIRST
few mingses, a stronger tone. developed.
a maiSDpiy Of the more important issues
making some amount of gain IN the later
trading.
II oclock-A generally firm tone pre-
vailed during the first hour. There was
little feature to the trading. Toward the
end of the hour prices advanced all
around.
Governments unchanged; other bonds
dull
Noon-Increased strength was shown an
through the last of the forenoon, with
the brisk buying of Steel common. 1ne
conner stocks shared i'm this movement,
both American Smelling and Amalga-
mated rising over one point.
Evening journal., 1910-04-13
Financial and Commercial

+. d. Lackey & Co. stated to-day: THE
market opened a little Off this morning in
sympathy with lower quotations from
London, but the good buying in the Steel
stocks soon induced buying in other parts
of the list and at this hour stocks are
about the best Now that the unfavora-
BILE features governing the movement Of
securities prices are out Of the way for
some time the market should do bet
ter and we are told to buy on every re-
cession for much higher figures"
G. I. Hudson & Co, stated at noon:
I'VE look for a mixed market, with per-
haps further recessions, then we should
have moderate rebound Buy only on
drives fora quick turn. II promises TO be
a professional market for some days yet
The pools are doing little in stocks yet
Various factors tend TO restrict trading
few weeks more vii! see things more
clearly defined after which we look for
a better stock market. The market out
look will depend largely on progress in
the trade situation. So far. IT is salts
factory fo- this time Of the year. Amer
lean securities in London were heavy"