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The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Bosfon Tourists Coming Hoe.

More than LOO New England sight
seers, perhaps the largest party that ever
comprised a specially conducted tour for
points in the South. lef: Boston last night
on two special boats for New FORK
whence they will take the Baltimore and
Ohio on specially conducted tour of Phil
adelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Mr..
Fl. B. Farost. representative of the Bal
timore and Ohio in New England, will be
in charge of the party. The tourists
will reach Washington about O'Clock
this evening. spend Easter Sunday en-
joying the balmy Southern breezes of
tho National Capital. and return to Bos-
ton April !.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
OLD SOLDIERS PAY A VISIT
Sons of Veterans Entertain G. A. r.
Comrades.
Series of Smokers and Receptions
Will BE Held Jointly Within
the Next Week.

A delegation from Lincoln Post, G. A.
r., attended the meeting last night OF
Lincoln Camp No. 2 Sons of Veterans,
at the Sons hall. 4ls Tenth street north
west. Commander McCabe, Lieut.. Henry
Exley, and Comrades Hayes and Green
were among the visitors.
A picture of Francis Scott Key. author
OF "The Star Spangled Banner" was
handed in by Mr. Weisgerber, who Is en-
deavoring to purchase the old house in
Georgetown, where Key resided
Lincoln Camp will give a smoker on
the fourth Friday night in April TO
Lincoln Post.
During the evening q letter was read
from the L. S. Grant Circle of Ladies,
who will give party at the c. A. r.
Hall in Pennsylvania avenue on their
eighteenth anniversary.
A letter also was read from the "Old
Guard" who. on next Thursday night,
will give a euchre party and dance at
Masonic Temple.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
EASTER LILY REIGNS.
Queen of Flowers Draws Much At
tention at GUIDE Store.

one of the most attractive arrays OF
Easter flowers may now be seen at the
flower store Of Guide Bros. Company.
where every color and variety imagin-
able are arranged, not only in the store
but along the fronts Of stores in the same
block
The Easter lily in all sizes. predemi-
mates. and the wonderful display Of rare
orchids is one Of the best ever seen in
this city. Thousands Of flowers Of every
description, varying in coloring. from the
lavender OF the Bongainia Giabra to the
faintest shades Of the simplest flowers,
are shown.
The whole impression given is that OF
some wonderful garden Of flowers, i'm
personating the spirit Of Easter, with all
the touches OF colorlng that nature can
give
Violets, roses, carnations. hyacinths.
orchids, lilies. heathers Of various kinds.
palms, and trailing plants make the
display this year far superior to any that
GUIDE Bros. have ever shown and marks
the opening OF the spring season.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
AFTER Big FOUNDRY
Navy Yard Issue to Come Be.
fore Congress Again.
WOULD ADD 400 employees
Representative Cary te Introduce
Measure by Which IL Is Claimed
the Government Can Save $4,000 a
Year and at the Same Time Deal
an Effective Blow 10 steel Trust.

A bill to be introduced in the House
within the next ten days by Representa-
tive Cary. of Wisconsin. provides for
steel foundry at the navy yard TO cost
SS25. 900. and If it becomes law 400 addl-
tional men will be sadded to the navy
yard pay rolls.
A former measure TO this end was de-
feated, but the Navy Yard League has
been diligently gathering facts 10 prove
that The foundry would be a big invest
ment for the government from a money
saving standpoint. and would prove a
great help TO mechanics in the govern
ments employ.
Where the Economy Lies
THE foundry would save the govern
ment $4,000 a year" declared one of the
members of the league yesterday, and
within six years could pay for itself. BY
manufacturing its own steel castings the
government would save the enormous
profits it now pays TO the steel trusts
These profits are considered eStortlonate
by those who are closely In touch with
facts. According TO the report Of the
special commissioner appointed by Score
tary Morton several years ago, the work
turned out by the government would not
only prove a saving 10 the National
Treasury. but would be far superior 10
that which is obtained by purchase from
private concerns, anxious only to improve
their poeketbOOks.
Would Hit Steel Trust.
by making its own steel castings, the
government would not only save $4,000 a
year, according to actual figures and
facts; would not only receive better work
and give employment 20 more skilled
men, but would be able at the same time
10 deal telling blow 20 the steel trust,
which would please a great many people.
Representative Cary has consented to
father this bill. not alone because he is
a friend of the navy employees. but aiao
because he sees the great value il would
be to the country at large.
The bill will be an amendment 10 the
naval appropriations hill.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
MARKS WESTERN PROGRESS.
Prof. Blanchard speaks Before Ma
tionaI Geographic Society.

According to G. J. Blanchard, OF the
Reclamation Service, who spoke last
night before the National Geographic
Society, the spirit OF the West is opti
mism and progress. and the East should
take example.
"Once a wilderness so unpromising that
it evoked derision in the halls of Con-
gress." he said, the West has become
to-day the land of fortune and opper-
tunity. Irrigation has wrought its mir
acle, and 100000 acres reclaimed are
annually producing harvests valued at
more than S25O.OO0,OO0. and supporting in
homes OF their own more than 500. 600
families"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
TOWN P0ST-OFFICE LOOTED.

Inspectors and Detectives Sent to
StauntOn to Investigate.
Inspectors and detectives were sent to
Staunton. Va, yesterday to investigate
the robbery of four registered packages
from the post-office at an early hour
yesterday morning
No arrests were made last night. Au-
thorities at other nearby towns have been
notified. 1t is believed two men are work.
ing along the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
suimmers Give Exhibition.

To encourage swimming, an exhibition
was given last night at the 7. NJ C. A.
with more than 200 boys present. Ruther-
ford. Long, and Wood are the instructors.
A physical examination was given to
those who will take lessons
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCLUSIONS TO-DAY

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat CompAny's
steamers from foot of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6a5 p. N.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. N. and las
p N.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for Zoo Park Chew Chase. and
kenEBgtol.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
DIES IN TENNESSEE.
Leonard r. Jay Was EmpIOye of the
Geological Survey.

News was received yesterday from John
son City. Tenn. of the death Wednesday
OF Leonard B. Jay, a former employee Of
the United States Geological Survey and
Spanish war veteran. Mr.. Jay was well
known in Washington, being a native
of the District During his residence
here his address was 80 I street. He
had been in i'll health since his military
service in the tropics.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Choicest Butter and Eggs for Easter.
lanes r. oyster S, 9th & Pa. ay., is head
quarters for all noted creamery products.
Pure. delicious creamery butter, S5c q 40c
III 5-lb. boxes -Four Leaf Clover" $3.50.
Fresh nearby country eggs reasonable.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
FATE PARTS EIoPERs.
EIIistOn (Va.), Couple Find Each
Other After Day of Anxiety.

Frank B. Thomas and Miss Countess
Campbell, Of Elliston, Va. were married
by Rev. c. NJ. Hesser, of Brightwood,
yesterday. after clipping to Washington
and becoming lost from each other.
On account OF the ministers conference.
the couple had difficulty finding one to
unite them. When Thomas went on a
search he neglected to take the address
of the clearinghouse where he left his
hanoee. She Joined the search and they
became reunited and are happy now and
on their way back home
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Taft Receives Nippon History.

President Taft has received, through
Ambassador oBrien and the Department
of State. a two-volume history of the
empire of Japan during the last fifty
wears. Count Okuma is the author.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Secretary Dickinson Visits Home.

you must nave JnO. G. Meinberg's bread.
The purest and most appetizing. Grocers'
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Secretary of War Dickinson has gone
to his home in Nashville. Tenn. to spend
a week. He viii return to Washington
the latter part OF next week
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Have You Seen Shaffer's Display
of Easter flowers, plants, &C? 14th &
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

The Up-tO-Dnte Wedding Livery.
TTCO taxicabs are now the approved
for brides Phone North 1912.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Criterion Hye Whisky, 81 Full Quart.
John T. Crowley. SS1 18th st. nv.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
If You Appreciate Quality whisky

You'll Ike Donnelly's ''PriVate Stock =
75c ct, but as good as dollar ryes. Il & I
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Mount Vernon Is Most Beautiful I'm
springtime Str. Manchester is making
daily trips at 10 and las. Sundays except
ed Round trip. 75c, including everything.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26

Caverixs Plumbing 1884 G au.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-26
Spring stock.

on cookers, gas ranges, water heaters.
SIG 18th ste. A. Muddiman 4 Co.-1204 @.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04
he Smart Set

that the fortune dap
pointmnt lack Of time have
opportunity promising themselves OF visiting
addition tnose VINO nave nao
majority 1t only struggling few
until tomorrow what could De done
HILL and 1t has
epidemic In
herself vetabe hole in
in pacardd
goods She reaped harvest from
foshy left she rapidly
approaching o financial
promised tell
to auomobng advised
be to keep in the road as
there is sidewalk
with
with the aid OF masnyng
impossible wnener
Hartman r. r.
roughing trip and
like khaki suits and has even gone
o and a sombeo
against moving quickly or ne
position but she ddand she
told had strong suscepuhV 10
m ar one n Oakland who wizard"
operating that has been
known ar anethetized patient
Hllsboro
attractive divorcee
anthes Frank Kings shows
withdrawn the critical moment HIS heane IS
OF
Arthur Chesebrough undoubtedly
should have followed his
a recommended
nvegd large
The clarvoyant described
in 1rends
but whoms she die than
wedding
absorbing time to find out few
will be
the popular fortune teller
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04

55 cenum, IA centum than provided by the
original bill AS finally agreed by the the bill provides
for 65 centum local bank deposit.
Few will be gulled believing that the
what they purported to be- In their multiplicity they afforded
ceent opportunity for deadlock forced obviously
agreement transfers
which many northern congressman approach with mingled
emotions If the house sdestep definite action the
postal savings bank BILL will have accomplished wood purpose
The postal savings bank bill will be live enough for campaign pur
dead enough the rejection of another of President
Taf's pledged theories after election
There much to be said against the postal savings idea It
been urged that the postal savings bank could be utilized great
political the advantage of the administration 1t
decried probably prolific of commercial p
vate savings banks in financial times BY its Jealous
opponents it has been denounced as political rot
The Call is prepared subscribe fully fumnations
of the opponents of postal savings the enthusiastic
assertions its proponents The proposed postal savings might
easily be expected dsprove the radical contentious both
its proponents and opponents
That is beside the question The postal savings definite
party pledge the American people The faith of republican
party and the faith of President Taft involved pledge
pledge redeemed The public was trked by
the of the PayneAldrch tariff that it
the victim of arccal trick when with an alleged
fight for 100000 for tariff against which point of
order raised That President victim of that
trick comfort to the people will the belief that he
be jobbed the postal savings bill soothe the public
The public will not be deceived by sham fight
percentage savings deposits that be turned local banks
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04
The Battle
With the
Railroads


anticipate the expected provisions OF the administration railroad
proposed commodity These range from
to 81 of the existing Virtually every road in
the north from represented
the interstate commission fixed for
institution of the generally July July
Obviously the notices of increases given for the purpose
getting the into effect before the administration bill
becomes law The bill its form gives
commerce commission power investigate
proposed rates and suspend their imposition pending
tgaton for than months Congress
that power retroactive and evidently the roads plan defeat
OF the law by cutting the public purse
bill be signed
he conferences OF the representatives the lines
St Louis without humo AS was to have been
expected majority of the moguls legal lights
hot for They probably had sympathy
colleagues who frankly fearful who explain
the public that they were both innocent and wronged
The minority suggested petition for conference
dent Taft The purpose OF the proposed conference
to show the president how he had gvousy
injured the railroad lambs The conferences
conclusion other than that the roads would fight
Representatives would confer again Monday
The character of the probable was indicated
and unnier than President Rpleys talk about
against the railroads The railroads contend that there was
combination hence there could be conspiracy In the event
that they able good ridiculous proposition
they prepared admit that there combination
That combination 1t be contended
devised solely for the protection of the dear public
Expecting give serious consideration their silly
the railroads preparing make good promise of
to the end That also to have been expected
1t IS be regretted This is good to have il out
with the transportation all the question
Shall the railroads the people rule?
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04
ANSWERS TO QUERIES

POSTAL CARD-A. C. O., City. Can you give
a short sketch OF the postal card. who devised 1T
and when it was introduced?
The idea of the postal card originated
with Professor Emanuel Hermann of
Vienna, Austria. On January 26, 1859,
in a letter to the Neue Freie Presse,
he developed his plan of a simple card
which should be issued by the post
office department at 2 kreutzer (four-
ffths of cent? for the Austro Hun
garian empire. The government at
first waited to raise the rate to kreut
ger, but was finally won over and the
cards were issued october 1, 1859. Sew
eral wears later the idea was adopted
by Germany, but there it did not prove
a great success until the breaking out
Of the Franco -Prussian war, when 1t
came into general use. Gradually it
was adopted by other countries and
the United States first issued postal
cards at cent each, under the act of
June s, 1872.
CABLE-subscriber, Alameda. What is the
size Of the TdTy cable ,ss{e nssd for Whs
is its life?
The standard cable is built like any
other rope of seven strands, six twisted
around central one. Each of the six
surrounding strands is made up OF 10
steel wires. The size of the rope varies.
in diameter; others one and a half
inches. The life of cable depends
upon the use Of it and the amount of
friction in its daily travel over pulleys,
sheaves and drums and the amount Of
clutching. Some cables have lasted
LAO days and others only $50.
OLDEST CITY-s J. T., City. Which is the
oldest city in the worldf
Damascus in Syria is probably the
Oldest. Josephus attributes its founda-
tion to Uz, great grandson of Noah, but
whether 1t dates back as far as that it
is certain that it was place of conse-
quence in the days of Abraham. 1t Is
first mentioned in Genesis xiv:15 and
xv:2, which tells OF Abraham entering
Canaan by way of Damascus and there
securing Eliezer as fis retainer.
GERMAN SoLDIERS-S. J., City. Is a native
of Germany who is liable to military duty
leaves his country, comes TO the United States
and In due time becomes citizen thereof. then
in after years returns to the place OF his
birth. liable 10 be forced into the German army |?
He may be placed under arrest and
made to do military duty. as the Ger
man government does not allow any
one of its subjects to become a citizen
of another country until after he has
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04

performed his military service; but as
a matter of courtesy to this country
such person is allowed to remain in
the country visited about two months
before he is notified that he must either
leave the country or go into the army.
In such a case the United States would
not interfere. as it has nothing to do
with an alien who owes an obligation
TO the country of his birth prior to
changing citizenship.
REAL NAME--H. G.. c., San Jose. What is
the real name of the late King Edward VII of
England, also that of the new king?
Royal families have no family names
They have only their given names and
when ascending the throne assume a
title The name of the late king was
Albert Edward, and that of the present
king Is George Frederick.
FLAGs-E. A. S.. Pescadero. What is the
foreign nag on the days of the celebration, say
OF their anniversary Can such societies raise
a society dag to the masthead without having
tne american nag hy over It?
There Is no law governing such mat
ters, but custom requires that If it is
desired to fly the two flags from the
same mast the flag of the United States
must go to the masthead.
CoLoNIEs--Subscriber. City. In what book
can nnd the names Of the German and the
Frencn colonies. together with the population
Oh each and other information about them?
Consult the "Statesman's Year Book"
at the free library in Hayes street near
Franklin.
RED SNow-G. e. A. Alameda. In what
year and month was there a comet visible in
red?
The record of comets for 200 years
do not make any mention of such an
occurrence.
Los ANGEIEs--Subscriher Los Gatos Can
Los Angeles be called seaport town?
Not accurately, but you might find
an argument for the Affirmative in Los
Angeles.
DERMAT0LOGIsT--cs W. B.. Empire Mil.
Dld Jonn II. Woodbury., dermatoiogist, commit
suicide In the state of New York last summer?
He committed suicide at Sea Cliffe
Inn. Coney island, N. Y, January 1s.
1909
S WATER-Subscriber San Jose What is the
aggregate area of water-ocean, sea and lakes
In the world.
The estimate is 145.ooo.ooO square
miles.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04

The first theater party
in the social history of
the organization was
held last evening by the
officers of the Army and
Navy club. The Alcazar
was crowded with the
army officers from the
Presidio and the nearby
posts around the bay.
There were dinner and
supper parties to add to
the festivity of the oc-
casion. The gowns were
pretty and the officers
were in full dress uni
form.
Consequently, the scene
was more than usually
brilliant. There were
several box parties, and
among those who enter
tanned guests in this
way were:
Mrs. Eleanor Martin
Captain and Mrs. John G.
Berry
Captain and Mrs. Frederick
Stopford
Captain and Mrs. A. B. L.
Davies
Major J. P. Thompson
Colonel J. c. W. Brooks
Colonel g. G. Woodward
The friends of Mrs.
Hugo Mansfeldt will be
interested to learn that
she sailed from Naples
yesterday for New York,
and after a brief stay in
the eastern city will
continue her homeward
journey. Mrs. Mansfeldt
has been travelling in
the Sahara and has had
unique and interesting
experiences. She has
been successful in Wis
iting places seldom seen
by Europeans, and has
enjoyed brief stays In
far away oases. She
is expected to return to
this city later in June
and will receive a cor
dial welcome after an
absence of more than a
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. OrvilIe
d. Baldwin are enjoying
their stay in London
and will remain there
for several months. The
date of their return has
not been settled and
they probably will Wis
1t several of the Euro
pean cities later In the
summer.
. . .
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S.
Booth have been enjoy
ing an early summer
visit at Tahoe, but re-
mained only for a few
days at the tavern.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04

One of the prettiest
teas of the late season
was given yesterday aft
ernoon by Miss Jennie
Stone in the laurel court
at the Fairmont. The
tea was a compliment to
the nieces of the host
esses, Miss Marian and
Miss Harriet Stone, who
have not yet made their
formal debut in society.
The decorations on the
round table were pink
roses, and rose shaded
candelabra added to the
pretty scene. Among
the girls hidden to meet
the Misses Stone were:
Miss Elizabeth Woods
Miss Isabel Mclaughlin
Miss Marcia Fee
Miss Hazel Cook
Miss Anna Olney
Miss Wallack
Miss Madeline Clay
Miss Dorothy Van Sickleh
Miss Helen Jones
Miss Anna Weller
Miss Florence Williams
Miss Harold
Miss Marian Miller
Miss Amy Bowles
Miss Albright
Miss Marian Zeile
Miss Brooke Rose, the
attractive niece Of Mrs.
Selden Wright. will
leave shortly for the
east. where her mar
riage to Frederick P.
Hastings will be ce1e-
brated this month. The
simple ceremony will
take place in the ia
nous Little Church
Around the Corner" The
bride elect will be the
guest of Mrs. Frederick
Smith of New York, who
was Miss Miriam Ames
during the days preced-
ing her wedding. Miss
Rose has had a success
sion Of farewell parties
of an informal sort dur
ing the last fortnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Lewis announce the
engagement of their
daughter. Miss Blanche
Lewis, to Sidney M. Phil
lips of Sacramento. The
bride elect is a charming
and vivacious girl and
has a large circle of
friends. She is an ac-
complished musician and
entertains frequently at
her home in Clay street
and at the country home
of her family in Belve-
dere- The date for the
wedding has not been
mentioned, but the event
probably will be cele-
brated in July.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04
PERSONS IN THE NEWS

MRS. F. S. SPENCER Of McCIoud and Mr.. and
Mrs. F. r. Campbell OF Bakersfield are among
the recent arrivals at the Fairmont
CAPTAIN s. sANDBERG of the Korea returned
from vacation yesterday at Hollywood and
registered at the Stewart.
T. M. oLoUGH and Irwin NJ. Clough Of the Dia-
mond match company at Chico are guests at
the Palace.
COLONEL D. c. COLLIER. director general q,
the San Diego exposition. is guest at the
st. Francis.
A. CONRAD FIERo, fruit grower Of Medford.
is at the st. Francis with Mrs Fiero on
bridal tour
]. D. SHERWOOD. rancher of Los Moliuos. il
at the Palace. accompanied By Mrs. Sherwood.
EDGAR HAFER. lumberman of Hsnford is
among the recent arrivals at the ST. Francis.
B. H. SMITH, a banker Of Los Angeles. Is
among the recent arrivals at the Palace
THOMAS H. cLAGGErT. publisher of Phiia-
deiphia. is registered at the st. Francis.
HOWARD NJ EARL and W. Atlee Burpee Of
Philadelphia are guests at the Palace.
MRS. LESTER GALE and daughter from Herbert
Mills. New. at the Belmont.
JAMES NJ. ROBERTSON. an oil operator Of
Coalinga, is at the Stewart.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-04

l. B. Q. TAYLOR, businessman Of ruriock. Is
guest at the Argonsnt.
x. W. GRAHAM, an oil operator from Coalinza.
is az the st. Francis.
W. A. vE1TH. vineyardist Of Fresno Is regis
tered at the Palace.
W. ]. MCDONALD Of GIIrOy Hot Springs Ia i.
guest at the Manx
W. n. SEWARD. hoteIman Of Portland. ore.
G. w. HAMILTON, merchant OF marysvnle. Is
at the ArgOnaut.
o. wHITMoRE. real estate man OF San Diego
is at the Dale.
W. H. ETTER. hoteImsn Of Hsaldsburs. is at
the Stanford
E. o. EVANS. mining man OF Nevada. is at
the Dale.
MRS. H. r. DEN1L of HsaIasSurx Is .t the
Stanford
W: =. TAMs' merchant Of Fresno. is at the
A F. JONES Of orovnle, an attorney. is at IN.
Palace.
Manx- '-S
J. MARxLEy of Yuba City is at the stanford.