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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
Highway Robbery

Mr.. Roosevelt told his Oxford audience on Tues
day that while President he pursued course to-
ward any nation that he would not have felt justified
in pursuing toward individual But. says Phil
adelpha Record. IL he had acted toward any ind
vidual as the government of which he the head
acted toward the Republic of Colombia seven years
he would have landed in the penitentary, with
a long sentence overhangng him. In his dismember-
ment Of Colombia, as in his urgency while Assistant
Secretary of the Navy that fleet should be sent
out to intercept Cervera's fleet he far out
side of moral of international law THE ndi-
viduai, he said can depend his rights upon
the courts which themselves derive their force
the police power of the State. The nation can de-
pend upon nothing of the kind That is true, and
American statesman has gone further than Mr..
Roosevelt in taking advantage of the absence law
establish might in the place of right-Aiexandra
Gazette.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
Orat0rfCal Bulk.

II the President had any thought being able
to club the insurgent Senators into submission to
sandpat politics. the thought must have passed
by this time. unless Mr. Taft blindest executive
ever in the White House.
Last Monday Senator Deliver delivered of the
most vigorous Of the many speeches with which hs
has driven terror into the hearts of the reactonaries
He showed himself undaunted, eloquent and mighty.
Anyone who reads a typical Dolliver speech viii un-
derstand the grip the man has his section and
the hopelessness the standpatters when they feel
the impact of his bulk.--Norfolk Landmark.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
4 Successive Nom dc Plume.

We wish call to the attention OF the police depart
ment and the Traction Company the communication
in another column, signed "Klu Kux. relative to tho
number negro loafers that infest the Traction Com
pany's stations This citizen has just cause for his
kick and those in authority should take some action.
Durham Sun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17

IT seems that purchase of wireless stock
is apt to mean that one is throwing his money
into the air.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17

The scene of an earthquake disaster is not
one that will appeal TO the world at large as
exactly the proper theatre in which 10 fight ont
questions of religious dogma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17

1t appears that formaldehyde is preservativ'
4 everything except health.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17

Senator Lorimer has reached the stage of
desperation where he has commenced to cry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17

Taft just ahead of the Rough Riders, reads
dispatch If present indications count for
anything, the Rough Riders will soon not only
catch up with but ride over him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
Blovkaders nj Work

Inc state OF Wilkes is again attracting the ae~
tention or the been stated In tni.
paper things have broke loose again, and they are
said TO be making liquor that way beat the
band, A large force OF revenue and othar Off
GERS left Greensboro for that section yesterday, Ths
blockaders have already arrived that stage when
they are ready to shoot, 1t In limited that the np-
,pointment OF collector Is taken to mean that
they will not be molested. This liz a poor stick lea
on Judge Boyd is st alive and doing business
while District Attorney Holton is yet harness
Greensboro Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
A Wild Presumption.

We presume that his ex-Excelleney, Robert Brod-
max Glenn thinks that ne win get to the Sen
q anyhow. what's the Observation-Disclosures
News,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17

The census takers viii likely have Charlotte
Greepsboro hailed into for Anantasing ahout
sthair slse:-Rslegh Evening rmeA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17

Nsrada is all in ) tremble Of anticipation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
Hog Cholera Sermon.

Or. Il. l.. Griffin has received supply of hog
cholera which has only recently released
from the laboratory. This Is the first serum of this
kind introduced in this section. On account OF
the number of hogs that died IN this
year. DR.. Griffin has been giving this disease special
attention and reading in one of the medical Jour
nails where this serum had been used in number Of
places with the best of results he Immediately
dered a supply DR.. Griffin vaccnated ten hogs this
morning belonging to Brown Bros The serum .s
injected hypodermicaily in the leg Of hog and Il
ueed as a preventative of this dreaded disease II Is
endorsed of the leading veterinarians Of this
countryH as a reliable remedy for the proven
Of cholera. and reports from different sections.
whe4 has been used state that the best results
ha.e'been obtained. The serum can be purchased only
by a practcing veterinarian. and Or Griffin haa
amount which he viii and IL his experimt nts
prove successful he will secure larger suppIyCon-
cord Tribune
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
The New Bern Celebration.

New Bern is preparing celebrate its two hum
dredth anniversary with homecoming week. July
1870 The city founded by Christopher de Graf
fenried in 17o deal of interest being
In tho coming event. not only in New Bern. where
tho people hvsiiy engaged In getting things into
shape. but all the State The State hremen's
tournament will be held there that week also and
that will add deal 20 the interest and attend
Mr. r. u. W. Common. secretary of the State
Historical Commission will have charge of the his
torical features Of the occasion. He has just
ed from New Bern and ne says the people there a
greatly interested in the celebration and will make
occasion OF general interest TO the people of the
State.--Raleigh EN enng Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-17
Tho Inland NAVY yar.s.

We must not forget the unveng of the tablet which
will mark the site of the Confederate States
yard In Charlotte, Friday The history OF this navy
yard is OF the most pathetic incidents of the
closing days the Civil 1t Is further worthy of
perpetuation because the removal OF the yard
from Norfolk to Charlotte gave to this town
of it's best citizenship, OF which death has claimed
part but of which goodly part yet survives. The
yard contingent a good and fts
vivors to-day recognized among the best people
in Charlotte.-Cher iotte Chronicle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
RETURN OF THE GRETCHEN.


The steam. yacht Gretchen, belonging
70 Mayor 'Reyburn Of Philadelphia, has
returned to this city from her usual
visit to Durant's Island. at the lower
enc Of Albemarle sound, n. c.. and win
remain here until the latter part Of
tniS month. when. It II stated. she will
S SSl On her annual summer cruise In
NeW England waters. The yacht left
owner and family aboard. and made
ner way to her destination by easy
Stages; From Norfolk she went through
tne DISMAL Swamp canal to the inland
wasers or North Carolina, where the
party aboard the vessel made fishing
ana hunting trips. Durants Island Il
- by MI. Reyburn. and he visits
y several times each year aboard the
tretchen. She 10 now being made ready
Aor ner northern cruise.
me power launch Isabel, belonging
70 Capt. Joseph Chivell Of this city,
sailed Yesterday morning with her
owner and q party aboard on q visit
TO the vicinity Of Blackistone's Island,
where she will remain several days
while those aboard her enjoy the pleas
ures OF the lower Potomac Aboard
the Isabel are Capt and Mrs. Chivell,
Minnie Ellis. Mrs. Carney. Irving VIII
nams. Joseph b. HeitxeIl and Mr..
Clements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
POIICEMEN'S REST BROKEN.
Owner Of Dog That Barked Near
Station ArrestAd.

A barking dog that disturbed the slum.
bers Of policemen in the fifth precinct
station came under official ban yesterday
and the owner, Samuel M. Marks Of 82:
e street southeast. was before judge
Pugh in the Police Court. He was ar.
rested under one Of the Districts anti.
noise regulations.
Five bluecoats told Of the dogs howl.
and whining and Of their inability to OBJ.
tain rest when the animal was given the
liberty of Mr.. Marks back yard Civil.
ians contradicted the policemen and init
mated that his dogship was of the high
bred. well behaved variety and ar
adornment to the pet colony OF the com.
munity.
He may be an adornment. highly bred
and all sorts OF other nice things" said
one Of the bluecoats, but. your honor
there isn't any question of the piercing
Qualities Of his voice.
The court settled the matter by allowing
Mr. Marks to 60 on his personal recog.
nizance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
COUNTRY CLUB ELECTION.
Four. Directors Chosen, Zappone
Succeeding Yates.

At the May meeting Of the Washington
County Club, held yesterday in the club
house on Great Falls road, Arthur w.
Dunn, e. r. LOCKER. r. Walton Moore
and A. Zappone were elected directors
Mr.. Zappone succeeds A. Colt Yates,
who resigned. The other directors were
reelected
DIR. Joseph Taber Johnson. president Of
the club, read his annual report During
the last year the new clubhouse has been
built, an 18-hole golf course laid out, and
many other Improvements made on the
club property.
About seventy-five members attended
Admiral p. M. Rixey was the host at
the buffet luncheon at the close of the
business session. A program for the sea-
sons entertainment was mapped out
Weekly entertainments will be given
Saturday evenings during the summer
and other social functions will be part
Of the seasons program. Several golf
tournaments are being arranged. and on
Decoration day the annual handicap con-
tests for the club cups will be held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
COLUMBIA CHAPTER MEETING
Local Members Of D. A. r. Enter.
tanned With Music.

An attractive musical program was
rendered last evening at the social meet
ing and reception Of Columbia Chapter
Of the d. A. r., in the red parior Of
the Ebbitt House. Mrs. Sarah ]. Crois-
SAINT, president of the chapter. presided.
The program included: Instrumental mu-
sic, Mrs. c. 8. Hyer; song. Mrs. Otis l.
Sweet; recitations, Miss Florence p. Web
ster; song. Mrs. Middleton Smith. Prof
Dewitt c. Croissant Of George Washing
ton University. read paper on htera-
ture.
Mrs. W. r. Bailey was chairman Of the
entertainment committee. assisted by
Mrs. Mabel G. Swormstedt, Mrs. Abbie
C.. Foster Mrs. Frances v. A. Cameron.
Mrs. Frances Wheelock Thomas. Mrs.
Helen F. Woodbury., Mrs. Mary Frances
Christie. Miss Rosalie L. Small, Miss
Cornelia Heartt Hill. Miss Bertha Fran
ces Wolfe, Miss Myrtle Moulton. Miss
Laura V. Walker, Miss Margaret Heath.
Miss Louise Reed Boyd and Miss Flor
ence p Webster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
SHOWS MONOPLANE MODEL.
Exhibit by E. H. Young at Aero
Scientific Club Meeting.

At the monthly meeting OF the Aero
Scientific Club at the Y. Nj. C.. A. build
ing last night, a model monoplane was
shown by e. H. Young the president OF
the club. He explained the construction
and the working of the model.
1t was announced that the club had
received an invitation from the Aero
nautical Society OF New York to join fr
the formation Of an aero league. to con.
sist OF representatives from the various
aero clubs OF the country. The place
for holding the first meeting of the new
league had not been decided upon, but II
was Thought possible that Washington
would be selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
SHAD SEEMING MAY STOP,
Catches Must Increase to Be Profit.
able to Big Eshermen.

Catches of shad in Potomac nets are
still small, but seem increasing In size
ana quality.
In a recent shipment received from
the Chapman Point fishing shore thirty
five shad from the lot Of less than a
hundred fish each weighed over nine
pounds. Several times this season a
shad or two have been found in ship
ments that would balance the scales at
between eight and nine pounds.
This Is the largest shipment of big
shad received at the fish wharf In sew
erai years. Receipts of both shad and
herring are daily becoming smaller.
Unless the catch increases largely in
the next day or two it will not pay the
big haul seine shores to continue opera
lions. They will have to cut out
For several days last week the catch
was large. 1t looked as IL the season
would be a good one. but the muddy
water came and the fish disappeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
SCOTCH DIVINE HEARD.
Rev. DR.. John Hunter Speaks in tn
Church of Our Father.

THE universal Christ and the universal
church and a plea for the church simply
Christian" was the subject Rev. Dr.
John Hunter Of Scotland discussed be-
fore a large audience last night in the
Church of Our Father. He took as his
text Whom have / in heaven but Thee
and there is none on earth I desire
before Thee" In the course of his ad-
dress he declared that the devotion OF
our colonial fathers and mothers IL rarely
seen nowadays, and that men took upon
salvation as a private asset. something
for their personal comfort He then said
there are many who are trying to ele-
vate ethical passion above spiritual pas
sion, and forget that the deeper the pas.
sion for God the stronger the love fol
humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04

Caveriy's plumbing. 1881 q NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04

Tho Bethel Literary and Historical As
ISOLATION q . meeting at Metropolitan
A. n. E Church last evening elected
ollcers for the ensuing year q follows:
President, Garrett c. Wilkinson: nrst
vice president, Elias g. Evans; second
vice nreoident, Parthenia Wo0dson; SEQ
retary. Mr.. Carrie clifford; correspond
Ing cecrstary, Rsv. A. C. Garner; treas
urer. Malta Bowens: librarian, Marie ID.
Nadre: lecturer and attorney. William
n, Richards: chaplain. Rev. ]. N. Ross:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
ON RIGGS HOUSE SITE
THEATER FOR p. B. CHASE AND
OFFICE BUILDING PROPOSED.
New Structure at 10Th and G Streets
Will Be Eight Stories High and
Contain 40 Office Rooms.

A decision has been reached by tn
Riggs Realty Company as to the char
acter of the building that is to replace
the present Riggs House and the Ole
Citixens' Bank building adjoining the
southeast corner of 18th and g streets
northwest. The lease on the hotel prop
erty expires a year from next June and
at that time the owners represented by
this company. of which E. Francis Riggs
IL president and George Howard. vice
president and treasurer. and Oscar Luck
EFT. secretary, will remove the buildings
now occupying that site and erect there
q building covering the entire ground
and designed for use as theater and Of
foe purposes.
have been under consideration for the
improvement Of this property. but nnal
decision was reached when lease was
made with P. B. Chase, the proprietor
Of Chase's Theater, to take the theater
portion Of the proposed structure. This
latter will occupy the larger portion or
the G street front. with, however, an en-
trance on 18th street.
Eight Stories in Height.
The office section will occupy mainly
the 18th street front. extending around
on q street. There will be 40 office
rooms. There will also be shops on the
10Th street front, a Turkish bath in the
basement and a buffet at the corner. The
building will be eight stories in height
and, Of course, fireproOf In construction.
The alleys along q part Of the south side
and along the entire east side and with
the two streets will admit a large num-
Der Of exits for the theater. The plans
Of the building were drawn by ]. II. de
Sibour, architect.
AS soon as the working plans can be
made the work of construction will be
begun Of that section Of the building
which will occupy the site Of the old
bank building. the only part Of the prop
erty which the owners win have control
Of until the expiration Of the hotel lease.
which. as stated. will not be for more
than q year from now.
The negotiations were ended yesterday
afternoon, when Mr.. Chase agreed to the
terms, and ratification was obtained from
e. Francis Riggs by telegraph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
Washingtonians Were Guests.

The summer school Of Halls Hill.
Alexandria county. Va. had as guests
Monday evening Rev. D. z. Wiseman
ana Roscoe Conkli- Bruce, assistant su-
perintendent OF the public schools OF the
District Of Columbia. The exercises were
opened with singing America" by the
school: prayer by Rev. Wiseman. and
piano solo by Miss Beatrice waterproof,
q teacher Of the school. Mr.. Bruce was
introduced by Rev. Wiseman. and spoke
upon animal life ana human life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
HEADS AUTOMOBILE CLUB.
w. s. Duvall, Former President, Il
Again Choice Of Members.

W. 8. Duvall was elected president OF
the Automobile Club Of Washington at q
meeting of the board Of governors Of the
club Monday at the headquarters on
Georgia avenue. to I'LL the vacancy caused
by the resignation Of President H. Chad
wick Hunter.
Mr.. Duvall was the nrst president of
the organization and served two terms,
this one practically making his third term.
Mr.. Hunter was elected president of the
club last January and reiinquished his
duties a few days ago. He Is at the
present time in the west, where he ex-
poets to remain the balance of the year.
At the same meeting Charles W. Bender
was elected q member Of the board Of
governors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
EXCURSIONS.

The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company announces the placing on
sale one-way and round trip tickets by
boat to New York and Boston. by way OF
the Norfolk and Washington boats from
here to Norfolk. and thence on the steam
ers Of the Old Dominion or the Merchants
clude transportation to either New York
or Boston and stateroom and meals from
Norfolk to the destination. The boats
leave Washington daily at 6:46 pm. and
make daily connections with the coast
wise steamers north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
ORIANI'S NEW DUTIES.
Detailed to Detective Headquarters

Policeman Thomas Oriani has been de-
tailec in the detective ONCE at police
headquarters as the personal representa-
tive Of Maj. sylvester. Oriani. who speaks
Italian fiuently, has had charge Of the
investigation Of many cases in which
italians were concerned and has acquit-
ted himself creditably, and Maj. Sylvester
thinks he will be able to do valuable
work in connection with the detective Of
Acc He is frequently called on to act
az Interpreter. and Is about the only
member of the police force who is able
stand them and make them understand
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
BOB NELSON'S oFFENsE.
Charged With Promiscuously Using
q Dangerous Weapon. =

Bob Nelson. sometimes known as the
mayor OF Shows alley, faced Judge Null
iowny In the Police Court yesterday on
charges OF assault with a dangerous
weapon In consequence Of an emancipa-
t'n day celebration in which five-cent-
whisky and a 80 caliber revolver played
the principal roles.
policeman Scanlon Of the third precinct
told the court Bob" signalized the oc-
casion by shooting John Mann. frieno'
In the leg: by firing at several other
friends, and wrecking q shanty. Mann:
who had been In the Emergency HOSPITAL
for two weeks. exhibited q bandageo Iee
az corr0borative evidence.
Nelson was committed to jail In Dc.
fault Of $500 bond to await the action Of
the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
Amato's Death Accidental.

Coroner hewitt gave q certificate Of ac-
s1dental death in the case Of Sam Anna
to. who was found In Q dying condition
yesterday morning near the railroad
tracks in the southeast section Of the
city, and who died later In the day At
coroner concluded that he sustained his
fatal injuries by falling from . train.
Nothing has been heard by the polics
from relatives Of the dead man In cleve-
land, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
GOES FREE, GETS NABBED.
fuckers Jail Term Over, Baltimore
Has Him Seized.

Lewis A. Tucker, whose home has been
the District Jail for the past 100 days. was
deprived Of his liberty again this morn
ing. shortly after leaving the prison.
Detective Evans and O'Dea were on
hand this morning when he was re-
leased. They took charge of Tucker for
the Baltimore authorities. Maj. Sylvester
having received . request from that city
to hold him.
Tucker IL alleged to have passed q
worthless check for $10 In Baltimore.
Tucker was willing to return to Balti-
more to answer the charge. Marshal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
HALEY, Comet to Be Theme.

free lecture will be given this evening
Mt 8 O'Clock In Hamline Methodist Epas-
copal Church. 9th and p streets. by ProI.
l.. Adolph Richards, formerly OF the
Naval Observatory, who will tell OF
Halley's comet A musical program VIII
be given IN connection with the lecture,
which will be under the auspices Of the
Epworth League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04

The suffering which Cuticurs Soap and Cuticurs
Ointment have sllsviatsd among skin-tortured.
disngursd infants and children, and the comfort
they have Afforded wosn-out and worried parsntz
have led to their adoption In countless homes q
priceless treatment for the skin. Dcsema.
rashes and every form Of itching. burning scaly
humor are speedily cured by Cuticura. In ths
majority Of cases, when all else fails.
Outicura Soap (2Dc) Ointment (bOc). Resoivant
doc, and Chocolate Coated Pills t26c), are cold
throughout the world. Potter Drug 4 Ohsn.
Corp, Sole Props. 1877 Columbus Ave-, Boston
UMailed Free, Outicura Book on Skin Diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04

The gymnasium classes OF the Y. w. y.
A rave an entertainment In old Masonic
Temple hast night which netted con-
siderable sum for the vacation home OF
the association, which is being erected
at Cherrydale, Va. dairy MAIDS
Arn,. bv the Young Girls Club Of Gold
.nberx.s. won much applause. as did some
national folk dancing. Advanced classes
Ala an Indian club dance. Relay races
also were on the program. MISS hu..'
SVEN was director Of the athietic even.s.
Miss Edna FrizzelI prepared the o'"eI
classes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
Knocked Down by Street Car.

While crossing at the intersection OF
Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street, this
morning about 6:15 o'clock, John Bender.
forty-hve years old. who dwells at 1887
q street northwest. was struck by q
street car and knocked down.
He was slightly cut and bruised about
his head, and was taken to the Elmer.
Seucy Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.
Congress Heights Public Improve
ment Body Has Busy Meeting.

The following committees have been
appointed by the Congress Heights Pub
lie Improvement Association to servo for
the year ending March 30, 1911.
Legislation Gustave Bender. J. g. Lyon
e. J. Newcomb; sewer and water, e. ].
NewconSb. A. e. Mckay. v. Waller; rail-
roads. q. w. Kennedy w. o. Stivers. J.
M. McCauley: highways. n. ]. F1llius. J.
A. Smithson. F. j. Koch; police and fire,
w. o. Stivers. E Blaine, d. c. Jones;
public improvements, F. 8. Crismond. @.
B. Darling. j. w. James; finance, A. "a
Mckay, Gustave Bender. g. M. Fillius
entertainment, Philip Magruder, r. J.
Jones. 8. M. Fillius; postoffice. Francis
Waller, NJ. ]. FiIlius, j. r. Weber
schools, g. M. Fillius. J. w. Green, o. w.
D'Alcorn; press. G. F. Purdy. W. e. Por-
ter, J. e. Talbert.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
association was held last night, consid-
cradle business being transacted.