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The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
COLORED BAPTISTS
HOLD CONVENTION
Home for Aged Urged by
Rev. Mr.. Norman.

The thirty-eighth annual convention Of
the First Washington Baptist Associa-
ton opened yesterday at Mount Jszrell
Baptist Church, Fifth and E streets
southeast. with a large representation.
Rev. Mr.. Stewart. pastor. welcomed
the delegates, after which the routine
business of the convention was taken up.
The body viii ke' in session until Thurs
day evening.
In the address Of the moderator. Rev.
NJ w. d. Norman, the Reno fight was
scored and the Commissioners COM
mended for barring the pictures from the
District. He also urged the foundation
Of home for aged negroes
'One object that needs our immediate
attention and (which should be the pride
Of the Baptist family in the District is
the Old Folks Home. in which a few
of our aged ones are being cared for"
he said We need enlarged quarters
and better accommodations for the In
mates. 1t is a disgrace for the 1900
Baptists in the District Of Columbia not
to support a home for the aged and in
firm OF our churches"
The address last evening was delivered
by Rev ". J. Howard. D. D.
The programme for to-day follows:
10 a. m--Devotions Rev J. D. Corrothers. D. D..
and Rev. Frank Washington: Introduction q visit
ors; reports. discussions collection.
to 3 p m-ReCess.
) p. m.-Devotions. Rev. R. J. Hawkins and Rev.
Mr.. Gilmore.
$50 ?. m, home missions. Alrs. ]. n. Layton and
Rev. ". H. Brooks. d. D.. discussion.
p. m.-DeTOtions. Rev. F. ". Graham and Rev
Mr.. Hall; missionary sermon Rev. J. A. Taylor.
ID. d.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
CORNwELLS WIDOW NAMED.
H. Bradley Davidson VIII Also Adj
just 100000 Estate.

Letters of administration on the estate
of Samuel G. Cornwell, who died July 8,
and whose estate is valued az $4,000,
we're granted TO his widow, Sarah E.
Cornwen and the deceased's friend, H.
Bradley Davidson. by Justice Stafford
yesterday.
Mr.. CornweIl left no viii. and the bond
of the administrators was fixed at $751;
600.
There are three sonS-George g.. Harry
K. and Douglas V. CornweIl- Accord
ing to Mrs. CornweT's petition for let
tiers of administration. Mr.. Cornwell
owned three lots in square 172. valued at
$500. His grocery business is estimated
at $4,000; household furniture. sl.0o0;
stock and bond investments, $4,000, and
bank balance. $4,000.
The administrators were authorized by
the court to continue the business and
to complete certain building contracts In
which the deceased was interested.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
DEATH CALLS AGED PRINTER
Jacob Covert Caused Nomination of
BENJAMIN Harrison.

Jacob Covert. an old member Of the
Columbia Typographical Union, is dead
at his residence, 100 D street northeast
Mr.. Covert was formerly a member Of
the big Six organization, his influence
being chiefly responsible for the nominal
tion for the Presidency OF Benjamin Har-
rison.
His wife and four children survive him.
Mrs C. L Austin. Mrs. c. P. Beard, c.
G. Covert, and W. H. Covert.
The funeral will be held under auspices
Of Phil Sheridan Post. G. A R., Of
which he was a member. and interment
viii be in Arlington Cemetery.
Before Mr.. Covert came to Washing
ton TO reside he was at one time con-
nected with the Evansville. Ind. Trib-
une, where he took an active part in
politics. He was a member of the In
diana State legislature several years
ago. He was also a candidate for the
United States Senate, but was defeated.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
NEW BUOYS IN POTOMAC.
Protection for River Craft Improved
by Government,

Protection for River Craft Improved
by Government.
In order better TO point out the chan
nels of the Potomac and protect the boats
which run up and down the river. there
have been a number OF additional gas
buoys placed at intervals in the stream.
They will be flashlights, and win be
placed on red conIcaI buoys.
The lighthouse authorities have issued
the following notice about these buovs
for the instruction of the Potomac navi-
gators
Maryland Point channel gas buoy, No.
IS, red conical buoy, surmounted by a
red pyramidal lattice work frame, SUD-
porting a lens lantern and showing a
fixed white light during periods OF ten
seconds, separated by eclipses OF ten Sec
onds duration; about ten feet above the
water. Maryland Point channel buoy.
Sc, spar. viii then be discontinued.
Smiths Point channel gas buoy, No. A.
red eonical buoy, surmounted by a
pyramidal lattice work frame supporting
lens lantern and showing a fixed white
light during periods of two seconds.
separated by eclipses of two seconds du-
ration; about ten feet above the water
Smiths Point channel buoy. a.. a spar
win then be discontinued.
Brent ShoaI gas buoy, No IS, a red
eonieal buoy. surmounted by a pyram-
idai lattice work frame supporting a
lens lantern and showing a fixed white
light during periods of FIVE seconds.
separated by eclipses Of FIVE seconds du-
ration; about ten feet above the water
Brent shoal buoy. Sc, a spar. win Their
be discontinued.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12

FORT MYER INQUIRY ENDS.
Soldiers Who Threatened TO Lynch
Negro TO Hear Fate.

Capt. T. NJ. Horn. acting commandant
of Fort Meyer. has completed his report
on the attempted assault by a company
Of soldiers Of the Third Field Artillery
upon the Alexandria County jail early
Friday morning in an attempt TO lynch
Robert Jackson. the negro who was ac-
cused OF seriously wounding Frank D.
Scott, an artilleryman and telegraph OPP
orator at the post.
The report. with what recommendations
1t contains regarding punishment, will
go to the Department OF the East, Gov
errors Island. n. Y.
Unless Capt. Horn has discovered a
ringleader. or any persons who conceived
the idea beforehand, 1t is considered I'M
likely that there will be a court-martial.
The trial OF the negroes accused OF
rioting on the Falls Church car. in the
course OF which Scott was stabbed on
the night of the Reno fight. will begin
in the Alexandria County courthouse
This morning. The cases will be con-
Quoted by Commonwealth Attorney Gran
dal Mackey. Scott. who is at the Fort
Myer Hospital, will recover.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
ABIDE
BY PEACE COMPACT
Fifty Taken Unhandcuffed to
New Jail Site.

The record of taking fifty prisoners to
jail forty miles away without the use
of a single pair of handouts and without
having the slightest trouble during the
process belongs 10 w. Il Whitaker. the
new superintendent in charge of the
work of building the jail and workhouse
at Oecoquan, Va.
Mr.. Whitaker gave the men a short
talk before leaving for the train. promis-
ing them good treatment if they gave
him fair play. He informed them that
all who had a good record from this on
VIII not have 20 wear convict stripes,
but would be clothed in dark blue.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
DAUGHTER FILES CAvEAT.
Stock Cut on with 81 in
Mothers VIII.

Elizabeth Stock. daughter of Mrs. OF
tile Stock, who died June IS. yesterday
filed a caveAt asking that her mothers
will be set aside and its mandates nulli-
fed
Miss Stock says that her mother was
made incapable of executing a valid con-
tract. and that undue influence was
brought to bear on her.
in her will Mrs. Stock left the daugh-
ter 81, with the proviso that if the bank
account would not stand such a drain
the daughter was to have two kitchen
chairs. two pals. one broom, and two
wash basins.
The testatrix, after requesting the
chloroforming OF her parrot. asked that
all her family pictures and letters be
inferred with her. Her remaining estate
was left for monument to mark her
resting place.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
CLERKS ENJOY OUTING.
rOceeds OF River Excursion TO Be
Used for Government EuaaIoxes

Proceeds OF River Excursion TO BE
Used for Government Employees.
Several hundred clerks and their fam
HES enjoyed the eleventh annual outing
OF the local branch of the Retail Clerks
international Association last night on
the steamer St Johns.
Music was furnished aboard the YES
sell and a trip Of several hours put all
in good spirits.
IN order to support any movement op-
posed TO an increase in the hours of gov
eminent clerks, it was agreed that the
proceeds of the excursion be used for
that purpose.
Watch for City at Randle Highlands,
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12

Lucy D. W. Mays yesterday entered
suit against the New Amsterdam Casu-
atty Company to recover 5000. which she
alleges is due her as insurance on her
husbands accidental death. brought
about by cutting his shin In boarding
street car January last.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
schooIma'ams Coming on visit

Plans are being made by the Chamber
OF Commerce to receive 100 Oklahoma
women schooi-teachers. who will arrive
in Washington August I, for a four days
visit. as the guests Of magazine which
recently conducted a popularity confess
in Oklahoma.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
HEAT STOPS WORK
District EmployesSent Home
at 3 in Afternoon.
RUDOLPH SETS A PRECEDENT
Declares Men should Not Be Made
10 Suffer and that District VIII
Not Lose, Because They VIII BE
Better Fitted TO Work Next Day,
After Cooling Rest.

An precedents went by the board in the
District Building when the entire force Of
workers was dismissed at o'clock yes
terday by order Of Commissioner Ru-
dolph, so that they would not suffer un-
duly from the heat.
According to the veterans, this is the
first time that such thing has happened
In years.
Makes Personal Investigation.
About noon Commissioner Rudolph
took trip over the building to see how
things were running. and found that the
clerks were suffering greatly from the
heat.
The idea occurred TO him that it might
be a good thing to see If something could
not be done to mitigate the effect OF
the warmth. and he proposed to the other
two members OF the board to allow all
the employees TO leave at o'clock. This
was readily agreed to, and the building
was devoid OF life shortly after that
hour.
Thinks Act Investment.
Commissioner Rudolph said
Il thought that IL was about the only
thing to do under the circumstances. I
saw how the people were suffering.
Il think that it is for the good of the
work done in the building that they be
allowed this extra time, and l would
not think for a minute of having them
make II up. They cen do better work
next day after a cooling rest"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Compsnv's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at s;i5 p NJ.
Steamer Charles Manchester fer Mount Vernon
leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. m and 80
p n.
Steamers for Colonial Beach leaves Seventh street
wharf every day, except Monday. a. n Satur-
day, D. m. Moonlight trips 7 p. m. every day
except Saturday and Sunday. palace steamer St
Johns.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour fog Zoo Park Chevy Chase. and
KensinRton-
Five dOIlEn Washington to White Sulphur Springs
and return Saturday. july sli, 1910, Hotel accom-
modations. g additional. Leave Washington D. m
Saturday and return early Monday morning Chesa-
peake & Ohio Offices. 1889 81 and SIS Pa. ave
You'll Do No More Baking
After you learn the goodness of Jno. G.
Meinbergs bread. At your grocers'.
Homestead Dinners, 4 TO D. M, 3Sc. aIs
New York ave. H ". Rutherford, Mgr
Let Us Be s Mother to You.
Socks Darned-Linen Mended
Rough Dry, Sc a ID.
MODEL LAUNDRY CO..
I719-le z St Phone NJ 900
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
SUMMER REVEALS TO BEGIN.
Gospel Mission Services VIII be
BE Held in Open Air.

BE Held in Open Air.
Midsummer eya1Relistic services viii
begin tomorrow evening under the aus
pices of the Gospel Mission. 1870 Penn
sylvania avenue. for which Rev James
NJ Belt and Rev. Thomas B. Buckalew
have been engaged.
Evangelist Belt has just returned from
a tour through New England, and Evan
gelist Buckalew, who is a singer as
well as speaker, is as well known as
Mr.. Belt.
Open-air services will be held from
7:SO to $50 D. m. on the lawn at Four
teenth street and Ohio avenue northwest
and in the hall on Pennsylvania avenue
from $50 to $780,
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
MEDICAL.
DR.. SHADE. SPECIALIST,
7z6 18th St
rfnn,n OIdenf snecinIinf-

washinston's Oldest Specialist.
ID years practice treating Nervous and
Chronic Diseases; also stomach, lungs
asthma, cata1h, apPendicitis. liver heart, kidneys
bladder. structure, discharges. general debility. and
special weakness; blood and skin diseases. Special
and private ailments Of both sexes cured quickly
Consultation free Hours 10 TO / and 70 $50
-dsiiy; Sundays. % to IL Chandler Building. ER
Eatoe and 'phona
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12

The Ideal Summer Recreation
Is motoring IN TTC0 touring cars. Cooling,
healthful. s. and "a hour. Phone n. 1212.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12
Let Us BE Mother to You.

Homestead Dinners, TO : D. M, 3Sc. a1s
New York ave. II. ". Rutherford. Mgr.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12

After you learn the goodness of Jno. G
Meinberg's bread. At your grocers'.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-12

Rough Dry, &c a III.
MODEL LAUNDRY CO..
I7l5-1e e St Phone n. goo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
TWO MORE DYNAM|TERS
VICE PRESIDENT OF MACHIN-
lists UNDER ARREST.
w. H. Ames and Harry D. Madden
Taken Into Custody-Latter Con-
fesses Part in Conspiracy.

BALTIMORE, January 1-Besides the
three men under arrest charged with con-
spring to blow up the Mount Claire
shops Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
and blamed for the explosion under the
Gay street station bridge last night.
Walter III. Ames, a vice president of the
International Association Of Machinists
was arrested today.
Ames Is forty-nine years old He and
the other men under arrest were held in
default of $4,000 bail EACH
Tonight fifth man was placed under
arrest. He is Harry D. Madden, twenty
five years old. AS a striker he has been
doing picket duty and has also, from time
to time. acted as tanitor Of the head
quarters Of the strikers.
The detectives say he has confessed tc
lighting the fuse OF the bomb placed
under the Baltimore and Ohio bridge last
night. and also that on the strength OF
note given him by Zimmerman and
another of the men under arrest he Sc.
cured twenty-five pounds of dynamite ano
100 feet of fuse from II. H. Meyers, liz
South Howard street. which he took tc
Fremont street.
Here detectives afterward found twenty.
one and half pounds of the explosive
Madden said that In placing and settine
off the bomb under the bridge last nigh,
he acted upon instructions given him by
Zimmerman, who was with him at the
time. Madden will be given q hearing
later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
FORCING HARMON'S HAND
OHIO REPUBLICANS PLAN COUP
ON GOVERNOR.
Must Align Himself With Either
Temperance or Liquor Interests
When Bill Is Passed.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Specldl DlSpatch 10 Inc star
COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 1-Repub-
lican leaders are planning to force Gov.
Harmon to go on record on the temper
ance question, he did not in the first
session of the legislature in his admins
tration. 1t was the solid support of the
liquor interests that contributed most to
Gov. Harmon's election. 1t was pre-
dicted by the Anti-saloon League lead
ers that the governor would help the
liquor interests tear down the temperance
laws of the state. but only one temper
ance bill was passed by the legislature
at it's session year ago. 1t was a
minor one and the governor permitted it
to become law without his signature
The liquor interests propose to offer a
bill in the session that opens Monday
that will amend the county option law
SO as to permit cities In dry counties
to vote on the question of whether their
territory shall be dry with the rest of
the county or not. Such a proposition
will be supported by practically all the
democratic minority, and enough republic
can votes will be thrown to 1t to carry it.
The governor will then be under the fire
of both the liquor interests and the Anti
Saloon League as to its veto or approval.
1t is expected that he will sign the
measure and thus align himself with the
liquor interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
IS AGAINST MADRIZ.
Former Presidents Cablegram
Pleases Estrada Adherents.

Senior Castrillo, representative of the
Nicaraguan revolutionists. received q
cablegram late last night from former
President Cardenas of Nicaragua. The
cablegram was dated from Punta Arenas
Costa Rica, and read:
"Castrillo, Washington:
1--WE have absolutely refused to recog-
nize Madriz. CARDENAS."
The expression OF opinion by the ex-
lied former chief executive of Nicara-
qua is received here by the Estrada ad-
herents with rejoicing. Much has peen
made of the fact that Cardenas ac-
copied President Madriz and would lend
him all the aid in his power. and the
new presidents friends sought to show
by this that the Madriz government
would not be the creature of Zelaya.
The latter overthrow Cardenas twelve
years ago and sent him into exile.
There was no other news of conse-
quence received during the day. Moth
ing was given out at the State Depart
ment, and at the Navy Department it
was declared that nothing had been re-
ceived from the commanders of the
American war vessels now on duty OF
the coasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
NEW YEAR PERSONIF1ED.
Three-Year-Old Boy in Living Pic
ture at Central Union Mission.

A living picture of the old year and
the new one was given at the services
at the Central Union Mission on Louisi-
ana avenue yesterday afternoon.
venerable man who is Familiarity known
as Daddy kurtz, and who is more
than eighty years of age, impersonated
the year 1909. Standing by his side and
clasping his hand as the representa-
tive of the new year, 1910, was three
year-old John Luke Lukens, son OF
Rev. Francis ]. Lukens, superintendent
of the mission. The representation or
the old and the new was applauded by
the many persons present.
The holiday observance at the mis-
sion ended at 9 o'clock last light with
religious services. Rev. Lukens In
charge. At the free dinner for poor
men and boys in the afternoon between
400 and 500 persons were fed. Each
one was given baked mutton, beans.
doughnuts, soup and sandwiches. Be
fore the men and boys retired last
night they were given a supper con-
sisting of soup and sandwiches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
SEEK ESTRADA'SL|FE
Four Assassins Hired by Ze-
Iaya, He Declares.
UNAFRAID, BUT GUARDED
Madriz Not 1nsurgent, Says He, and
Regrets United States Withholds
Recognition of Him.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW ORLEANS. La, January DIR
Luis Sequeira, Nicaraguan consul in New
Orleans, received today letter from
Estrada, in which the revolutionary leader
tells of the discovery of plot on his life
presumably Matched by Zelaya before Inc
left Managua.
According to this letter four hired as
sassins are on their way from Managua
to Bluefields to kill Estrada. The assas-
sins have reached Costa Rica.
Staff Guards His Life.
Heavy guards surround Estrada night
and day. Four men guard his room and
Gordon of soldiers are stationed about
his home while he sleeps.
Guards have been posted along the
coast south from Bluefields. Not ooa'
gets past without answering a challenge
Estrada declares in his letter that NJ
is not afraid, but the members OF Ms
staff are taking no chances. Inc letter
was written last Saturday.
He expresses deep regret that the vic
tory he attained in the battle of Rama
did not prompt Washington to formally
recognize the provisional government.
1t is felt among Estrada's followers
that Estrada must take Managua by
fighting. Preparations for the coming
campaign are going on daily.
Officers Pledged to Him.
Estradas officers pledged to stick tc
him and keep on fighting until Madriz
has been driven out.
why should Madriz seek to retain
the presidency" asks Estrada in his
letter. HE is now resisting power
greater than his own, and therein he is
the real rebel now.
.If Madriz is sincere in his desire fol
peace, why does he not step down? He
has done nothing upon which he can lay
claim to the presidency.
II have worked and shaved and fought
and l have driven out Zelaya. / don't
propose to see my work go for naught
by the retention Of Madriz. For he is
Zelaya over again."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
Trainmen Give Aid.
VOTE AGAINST LEE.
Chicago G. A. r. Posts Oppose Plac-
ing Statue of Confederate Here.

CHICAGO. January 1.-Resolutions de-
nouncing the placing of statue OF Gen.
Robert +. Lee in the hall of fame at
Washington las against public policy.
against the fundamental principles of our
republic and against the honor and in
tegrity of the veterans who nobly gave
up life and home to preserve the country
Robert E. Lee attempted to destroy"
were adopted at a meeting OF Chicago
posts of the Grand Army of the Republic
here today.
Copies of the resolution introduced by
Col. Jaspar 7. Darling. past commander
Of Columbia Post, We're ordered sent TO
President Taft. DIR. Allen w. Gray, the
solitary objector to the resolution, was
greeted with cries of derision when he
tried to speak against the resolutions
The subject came up at campfire meet
ing addressed by Gen. Frederick Dent
Grant and others Gen. Grant took no
part in the discussion of the resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
GET MARRIED IN JAIL
GIRL GETS LICENSE To WED
PRISONER.
He Is Accused by Another Nurse
He Tilted for Bride After
Getting Her Money.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, January IA
New Year wedding in cell, with a den
uty sheriff as witness, was, yesterday.
made feature of the life OF John w
Purdon, held for trial on charge OF oh
tanning $50 under false pretenses from
Miss Gertrude G. Gelder.
The bride was Mary +. Lynch a nurse.
twenty-three years old and pretty. on
account of her finances incarceration. she
went to the county clerks office and pro-
cured the necessary marriage license.
Purdon's romance began shortly after
his release on parole from the Ionia re-
formatory, where he was serving time
for larceny. Rev. W. F. Kendrick saw
to it that Purdon got a position as nurse
at the Michigan Soldiers Hor..e
At TINS institution Purdon met Miss
Colder and also Miss Lynch.
That both girls like Purdon is evident
According to Miss Gelder's story he pro-
posed marriage to her and frequently
to Battle Creek was planned. The
financing of That also, it is alleged, fell
to Miss Gelder to the tune of 500. This
money gone. another draft on her bank
account produced $50.
This last blow was the finale. Instead
of Purdon's using 1t to marry Miss Gel
der, he went to Chicago and with him
went Miss Lynch.
Then Miss Gelder appealed to the law
and secured a warrant for her former
suitor's arrest. detective went after
him and found him i'm company with
Miss Lynch. at the home of wealthy
Riverside, ILL.,, resident, where they were
employed as maid and man.
Purdon was brought back here, waived
examination in police court. and is now
in Jail awaiting trial. Miss Lynch fol-
lowed him back to this city and today
cinched her chance by procuring tire
license and having the knot tied In A
Jail cell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-02
GEN. D. H. RUCKER ILL
FRIENDS FEAR FOR LIFE OF
ARMY'S OLDEST OFFICER.
Veteran Is in His Ninety Eighth
Year-Served Calamity in
Mexican War.

Brig. Gen. Daniel H. Rucker. retired.
the Oldest officer in the United States
Army. is very i'll at his home here. The
general is in his ninety eighth year and
because of his advanced age little hope
is held out for his recovery. Last night
he was just about holding his own
Gen. Rucker was born in 1912. He was
appointed a lieutenant in the I'd Dragons
from Michigan in 1887 and continued in
the volunteer service until 1865, when he
was mustered into the regular service.
He was brevetted a brigadier general for
service in the civil war and had been
brevetted a major for gallant conduct at
the battle of Beuna Vista in the Mexican
war.
After the close Of the civil war he con-
tinued in the regular army until 1882,
when as quartermaster general he was
retired at his own request