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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09
Press Annexation DIssoIves

William Woln Smith and Ernest H
Pullman. officers and stockholders Of the
United Press Association. yesterday filed
a petition for the dissolution Of the asso-
citation, saving that the object OF the con-
Germ has been entirely abandoned JUS
tice Barnard granted the prayer.
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BAND CONCERT TODAY.

AZ Washington Circle By United States
Engineer Band at 80 p. m.
March, Our Favorite Regiment" ....... Erti
Overture. Merry Wives Of Windsor"
Nicolai
sercnade. les Millions harlequin" .Dries
Waltz. ''Unrequited Love" ............ Linke
Fantnsie. Faust '.-.----......-........G ounod
Characteristic piece. Simplicity .. Tobani
Excerpts from the Fair Co Ed" POI. .Luders
Medley. The sunny South .Lampe
The Star spangled Banner"
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MRS. WALCOTT DEAD.
Wife of Colonial Beach Hotel Man
Passes Away.

Passes Awny.
Mrs. May Walcott. wife Of Frank W
Walcott. proprietor Of the Walcott House.
at Colonial Beach. died suddenly yester-
day morning at Colonial Beach. She had
been i'll recently. bVt seemed well on the
road TO recovery. A sudden change oc-
CURED Sunday night and she never raj
lied She was thirty-five years old. Her
husband and NO daughters survive
Misses Grace and Vivian Walcott. Mrs
Boardman. wife Of Inspector Boardman.
chief OF detectives. is a sister.
The body was brought to Washington
last night. The funeral win be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
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ton. D. c.; 20 special temporary duty Navy De-
partment. Washington. d. c.
Lieut.. r. r. BELKNAP. detached duty as naval
atiache, Berlin. Germany; 10 home and wait CT
dCTs-
Lieut.. Commander II. p. PERIL. detached duty
command Eagle and VIII continue on sick leave.
Midshipman H. o. R0ESCH. detached duty Naval
Academy, Annapolis Nd; 70 duty Delaware
Surg. N. s. GUEST. when discharged Treatment
Naval Hospital Las Auimas ColO 10 duty
navy ysrd PJnsacola Fla.
Passed Assistant Paymastcr ". S. ZANE. detached
dufy nav yard. Portsmouth, = H; 70 duty
navy yard Philadelphia Pa
Passed Assistant Paymaster G.. r. CRAPO. when
discharged treatment Army and Navy General
Hospital. Hot Springs. ARK. granted leave three
weeks.
Assistant PavmastCr +. BALDWIN. detached duty
navy yard. Boston. Mas; 70 duty navy yard
Portsmouth, n H.
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TRANSFER PATTERNS.

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below. place the rough glazed side Of tho pattern
down on material 10 be stamped. then IreSs hot
hat-iron on the back OF smooth side Of the pattern
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IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
BarrOlIs Plan Visit to Long
Island Shore.
TURKISH SECRETARY LEAVES

ReOuf Ahmed Bey Goes to New
York for Indefinite Stay-Miss Car
mel Egan Is Guest of Count and
Countess Spare, nt MaIm, Sweden.
Social Notes OF Interest.
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STRUCK ON ROCK IN FOG.
Steamship Indian Beached mt sin.
clair Bay.

London, aug. S.-Advices from Wick
Scotland. received to-day. report that the
British steamship Indian struck a SUBJ
merged rock during a fog. hole being
stove in her port side. She IS beached at
Sinclair Bay. The Indian sailed from
Shields on August for New Orleans.
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ocenn steamHhfpE.

New York. Aug. s.-Auived: Furnessia, Glasgow,
July 80.
Arrived cut: Arabic. at Liverpool; Kaiser Wilhelm
H. az Plymouth.
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ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Ordera

army OrueE0-
Leave Of absence for two months with permission 20
go beyond the sea. is granted Capt. FREDE-
RICK W. PHISTERER Coast ARTILLERY Corps.
to take effect OF about August
Lieut.. Col. GOLDEN LII. RUGGLES. professor Of
ordnance and science Of gunntry. United States
Military Academy will proceed during August to
Frankford Arsenal Pennsylvania; Picadnny Ar
senal, New Jersey, and Springfield Armory.
Massachusetts,. on official business.
Capt. JESSE G. NICHOLAS. Ordnance Depart-
ment. viii repair TO this city and report IN per
son 70 the COMMANDING officer. Walter Reed
General Hospital. for observation and treatment.
Col. ORIN B. MITCHAM. Ordnance Department
viii make one visit 20 each Of the following
named groups Of posts for the purpose of inspect
ing TIE action Of firing mechanisms q seaooass
cannon: Fort SloCum. Fort Totten. Fort Schuy.
Ter. Fort Hamilton Fort Wadsworih y Y
Fort Du Polt and Fort Delaware. Del. Fer,
Mott. n. J.: Fort Howard Fort ArInistead Fort
Carroll Fort smallWood Md: Fort Washing.
insten. Nd; Fort Hunt. Va; West Point
ny
Navy Orders
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EDUCATIONAL.
Bliss ELECTRICAL School

Is the eldest and best school in the world teaching
electricity exclusively. Theoretical and practical
course comrlcte 10 one year. Students actually
construct dynmcs motars. and electrical insrru-
mcnts Graduates hold good positions in the eectri-
cal industries throughout the world
Eighteenth year hegius September q.
Catalogue on request.
Address. BLISS ELECTRICAL SCHOOL.
No. 70 Chicago avenue T8koma Park. p c.
aus3t
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Miss Carmel Egan. daughter of the
American Minister at Copenhagen, is the
guest OF Count and Countess Spare. at
the chateau OF ST. Onef. near Main, IN
Sweden Miss Egan will visit relatives
at FrankOrt-On-the-Ma and also IN
Hungary, before returning to Washing
ton In the autumn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Torney Simon, who
have been spending the summer in Eu-
rope. are now IN Lucerne. They will
spend the next three weeks at the Gla-
cier Of Grindlewald Monueux. and IN
Paris.
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While you think Of it, telephone yow
Want Ad. &c The Washington Herald
and Dill win be sent you ct cent word.
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Lieut. Col. Frank L. Denny L. s NJ.
c., left Washington yesterday morning
for New York. where he Joined Mrs
Denny and Miss Esther Denny. They
left New York last night for San Fran
CISCO where Col. Denny viii be stationed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

Mrs Marshall wife OF Col W. l.
Marshall. L. S A.. retired who is at
White Sulphur Springs with her daugh-
ter, Miss Maitland Marshall. has been
joined there by her sister Miss Colquitt,
Of Atlanta. Ca.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

It is reported that the family Of the
Duke Of the Abruzzi has withdrawn all
objections TO the marriage OF Miss Kath-
crime Elkins and the duke. and that the
official announcement OF their engage
ment will be made soon. Miss xins
and her mother have been in Europe FOR
several months. Lately they have been
staying al Toblach, Austria. and recent
reports have been circulated that the
duke. who is now director general OF the
arsenal at Venice, has made many motor
trips 70 Toblach.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

Commander H. H. Barron L. s. NJ. c.,
and Mrs. Barroll will close their apart
ment in the Dupont after the adjourn
ment of the Esperanto Congress and go
20 Bay Ridge, Long Island, 10 visit their
son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
II. II. Barroll, jr. Later they will go to
Danbury, Conn. TO visit Mrs. Barrolrs
parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. Cranvill Hoyt
returning to Washington some time in
October.
Miss Frances Kraft, daughter Of Com
mander Kraft, of l street. is visiting
relatives in New Haven, Conn.
Reouf Ahmed Bey. first secretary af
the Turkish Embassy, left Washington
yesterday morning for an indefinite stay
In New York
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Navy Orderu-

The following orders have been issued:
Capt h. s. KNAPP. detached duty as member q
the General Board. Navy Department Washing.
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Mrs S. S. Adams. Of Dupont circle.
who is spending the summer months at
Lake Sunapee. \. H.. entertained at a
delightful luncheon last week
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MT. ST. JOSEPR'S COLLEGE,

IrTinFton lstati0n d., BaltimoTe. Nd
Classical scientific commercial courses; suu de-
ETCes conferred. Convenient healthy location: me
buildings. extensive grounds Athletes GYM
nasum. track ded swimming pool Spendid
training for young mcn. Terms moderate GAta-
iOgue. Write Brother Director
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Miss Emily Kramer is in Atlantic CITY,
where she viii spend some time.
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Miss Carolyn Nash, daughter Of DR..
Francis Nash. L. s y, and Mrs Nash
has gone 70 Governors Island, where she
is the guest OF Miss Alice Andrews.
daughter OF Col and Mrs Andrews.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

Mrs Thomas II. Carter wife Of Senator
Carter of Montana. and Mrs. George
Sutherland wife OF Senator Sutherland.
Of Utah. were guests az dinner Of the
United States Minister to Denmark at
the American Legation in Copenhagen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

Mrs. David /. Selke has returned after
an extended trip to Europe.
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Mrs. George Won L. Meyer. wife Of the
Secretary Of the Navy. is entertaining
Miss Edith Deacon. OF Newport. at her
summer home. Rock Maple Farm. Ham
uton. Mass
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Mrs. Amy is spending the summer with
her daughter, Mrs H. Bruce Price. OF
New York, at Atlantic City, where they
are guests al the Chelsea.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moore. who have
been spending the summer az their coun-
ny place. Pride's Crossing. Mass. were
among the guests entertained at Beverly
by the President and Mrs. Taft.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Knox. their
daughter, Mrs. Harry Berry. Of Nash
vile, Tenn. and their niece Miss Nina
Van Arsdale, are spending the season at
Atlantic City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-09

Rear Admiral William Swift. L. S. n,
and the Misses Swift are at Rlchfeld
Springs, n. Y.
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Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Mccartney left YES
terday for Cape May. y. J. Later in the
season they VIII go to Wildwood. n. ].
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Mrs Lawrence Townsend and Miss
Townsend. who are in Europe. were
among the guests Of Col. Charles Page
Bryan. the American Minister 10 Bel
GUM, at luncheon last week. Mrs.
Townsend was formerly hostess at the
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Mai Gen. J. Franklin Bel. who is
at Bedford Springs, Pa. entertained az
dinner Saturday night In honor Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph z. Thropp. VINO are at
their summer place in Pennsylvania.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
COLONEL RI. AMES
COURTMARTIALED
Suicide of Lieutenant G. M. Jam
nez Causes Charge of Unbe=
coming Conduct
Dead Officers Widow, Who Was
Mrs. Pedar Bruguiere, Wit
ness of Tragedy

MANILA, May 1S.-Upon instructions
from Washington, Lieutenant Colonel
Robert F. Ames was today confined to
quarters and will be courtmartialed on
charges of conduct unbecoming an off,
Ger and to the prejudice of military
discipline.
The action is sequel to the in
vestigation of the circumstances which
led Lieutenant Clarence NJ. Janney of
the Twelfth infantry, u. S. A., to take
his life after dinner party at the
home of Ames at Fort William Nc
Kinley. The suicides wife remains at
the fort and probab bly, will be the chief
witness at the court martial.
QUARREL At DINNER PARTY
A Filipino coroner and an army
board of inquiry found that Janney
committed suicide and SO reported<to
Major General William Fl. Carter, COM
manding the department of Luzon.
After examining the findings, the gen
eral returned them to the board. with
instructions that it obtain additional
testimony covering certain features.
No further developments were made
public until the receipt of the instruc-
tions from Washington today.
Janney's death occurred on the night
of March II, when Janney and his wife
attended dinner party given by Ames.
Captain William II. Jordan Jr., also of
the Twelfth infantry, completed the
party.
According to the testimony of the
witnesses. Lieutenant Janney and his
wife quarreled during the evening. 1t
seems that Janney recognized in the
home of his friend champagne cooler
which had belonged to him. but which
Mrs. Janney had given to Ames
WIFE HAS TO APOLOGIZE
Janney upbraided his wife because
of the gift and harsh words followed.
Finally Janney demanded an apology
from his wife, and this was made. This
ended the quarrel, and the dinner was
resumed.
a little later. however. Janney left
the house, but returned with a revolver
with which he shot himself in the pres
ence of his wife and Colonel Ames.
The witness said that Janney rushed
into the dining room and fiourished
the revolver. while he talked wildly.
Before the others could interfere. they
said, he placed the revolver to his head
and fired Death followed quickly.
AMES CLEARED BY BOARD
After the shooting AInes was placed
under arrest. but preliminary investi-
cation of the special board of inquiry
having cleared him. he was released
The only witnesses of the tragedy
were Colonel Ames and Mrs. Janney.
Mrs. Janney testified that her husband
and Ames had been good friends.
The Janneys were married in New
York in 1908. Mrs. Janney was Made
line McKissick and belonged to a
prominent family of San Francisco. She
first married DIR. Pedar Bruguiere, whom
she divorced on ground OF failure to
provide for her. Whea she married
Janney he was stationed at Governors
Island He went with the Twelfth
regiment to the Philippines in July,
1909
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
ROOSEVELT VISITS
SEVERAL MONARCHS
After Audience With Two Kings
He Writes Name in Vis-
itOrs' Books of Others

LONDON, May 1s.-Colonel Roose-
at Dorchester house, the home of Am
bassador Reid, but is going out very
little and is accepting no dinner invi-
tations Friday he will be present at
the funeral of King Edward as spe-
cial ambassador of the United States.
The appointment of Henry White.
former American ambassador to
France, as the diplomatic delegate from
the United States to the royal obse-
quies is regarded at court as
thoughtful act by President Taft, be-
cause White had long known King
Edward
Roosevelt began the day with a long
talk with his old friend, Seth Bullock
deputy United States marshal in South
Dakota. Bullock had luncheon with
Secretary Philips of the American en-
bassy.
During the forenoon Roosevelt was
received in audience by King Freder-
ick of Denmark. White was received
by his majesty at the same time.
Roosevelt had an audience also with
King Haakon of Norway, and met King
George of Greece. With all the mem
bers of the American special embassy
he wrote his name in the visitors books
of the King of Spain, Prince Henry of
Prussia, Grand Duke Michael and other
royalties. At lunch at Dorchester house
he met Lord Lansdowne, Lord Cromer
and other noted Englishmen, while at
dinner Lord and Lady Londonderry
were among the guests.
Roosevelt has brought together Seth
Bullock and r. J. Cupninghame, who
was one of the coloneFs hunting com
panions in Africa. They have taken
greatly to each other, and are seeing
London together. The colonel went
with them to the shop of the taxider-
mist who is mounting some of his
trOphieS
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
GREATER SAN FRANCISCO
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES
To Urge Consolidation Amend
ment to Charter

Joseph Rothschild. T. D. Boardman.
DR. F. W. d'Evelyn, Paul Pickney, A H
Elliott, william Keith and Victor Rob-
ertson, recently appointed as the ad-
visory committee of the greater San
Francisco general committee, met yes
terday and organized. 1t was decided
to meet with the local charter commit
tee to urge the Introduction in the
charter OF a clause that will permit any
of the cities that may wish to become
part Of the greater metropolis.
Next Tuesday the committee will
meet TO listen to Harris Weinstock and
B. A Walcott give their views on the
proposed extension of the city.
Warren Olney, president of the gen.
eral committee, has recalled the resig-
nation he rendered two weeks ago.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
ROADHOUSE songs
ENTRANCE DANCER
Nadine Parker Charms Maud
Allan, Who Offers Protec-
ton and European Study

Her dreams Of wealth and fame reat-
lied after years of struggle, Maud
Allan, a California girl herself, has
found and taken under her protection a
nineteen year old native daughter,
pretty Nadine Parker, who has been
singing. during the week. at a road
house in the ocean boulevard. Miss
Allan intends to take the girl with her
to the music masters Of Europe.
It was only by chance that Miss
Allan, accompanied by her manager and
her companion, Miss Rosa. stopped at
Dibble's, in the Ocean boulevard, some
two weeks go. Nadine Parker, a So
prano. was singing there then. The
famous dancer remained at the place
four hours or more, listening to the
girl and entranced with the purity of
her notes.
SINGER SUPPORTS MOTHER
week ago the singer signed a six
months contract with the mana cement,
not knowing what bright prospects
were in store for her, and since then
Miss Allan and her friends have re-
turned twice, and spent hours listen
Ing TO the girls songs. On the dancers
advice several classical songs were
purchased and sung, and the test of the
more enthusiastic.
Since that time several interviews
have been arranged with Nadine Parker,
her ambitions learned her past life
investigated and her character studied.
In every way the girl has stood the
test, and life of study and achieve
ment in Europe seems assured to her.
The little hazel eyed singer in the
roadhouse, Miss Allan learned has sup
ported her mother for years by singing
I'm various cafes of the better class.
Though only 19, she has been married
and divorced.
ELOPEMENT AND DIVORCE
Two years ago. when she was II, she
met IS year old William NJ Parker son
of a wealthy Chicago businessman, in
Los Angeles. Miss Rhine. for that was
her maiden name, entertained by her
singing at a party and there the two
youngsters met. They eloped to this
city were married in San Rafael, despite
protesting kilograms from both mothers
in Los Angeles. But the love dream
faded when Parker refused TO support
his wife and she secured a divorce.
Though Nadine Parker is under a six
months contract with u.s." Andrew c.
Dibble said last night, 'I viii let her
go II she can better herself so much.
We would hate to lose her, but I could
not keep friendly with my self-respect
and at the same time refuse to allow
an artist the opportunity for develop
ment that this girl may have"
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
CANADIAN NORTHERN
BUYS DUNSMUIR LANDS
Coal Mines and San Francisco
Properties Included i'm Deal

VANCOUVER, B. c. May 1e.-A pay
ment Of $2.750,0O0. a fourth OF the pur-
chase price Of the Dunsmuir collieries
and coal lands on Vancouver island, and
the Dunsmuir properties in San Fran
cisco, was made TO James Dunsmuir in
victoria last Saturday by representa-
tves Of Mackenzie and Mann, owners
Of the Canadian Northern railroad
The purchaser will not take posses
sion Of the mines until the final paw
nent is made. They will continue to
be operated by James Dunsmuir until
the final payment, and the profits will
be turned over to the new owners
The principal mines are the Extension
near Ladysmith and the Union at Cum
berlsnd. Their joint output has ranged
between 10000 and 100000 tons a
year.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
z3 CHINESE WOUNDED
IN FIGHT ON STEAMER
Find Among OrientaIs Results
in Bloody Battle

SEATTLE. May 1s.-Twenty-three
Chinese passengers on the Blue Fun
mel line steamer Keemun, which ar
rived here last night from Hongkong.
were wounded in a battle on the ship
three days ago. A feud having broken
out between the men from Wuchow
and those from Samshue.
The first the officers knew Of the
battle was when wild shrieks We're
heard in the part Of the ship occupied
by the 400 Chinese passengers.
At dinner time 50 Wuchow men were
pounced upon by so Samshui men. The
Wuchow men responded briskly, using
knives and chairs.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
DIVORCED AFTER 40
YEARS LIFE TOGETHER

KANSAS CITY, May 1S-Mrs. Ada
y. Strong, for 40 years the wife of
f. NJ Strong, a wealthy Los Angeles
real estate dealer. was given a decree
Of divorce by Judge Thomas J. Seehorn
here today.
The woman charged her husband
with inconsiderste treatment. Among
other allegations was the charge that
she was forced for five years to re-
ssnunerate her husband every month for
the money he spent on her.
The couple married in st. Joseph.
Mo. in 1870. Mrs. Strong is said to
have an Independent fortune.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19

FRANCHISE GRANTED TO N. P.-Tacoma.
May 1SAfter three years efforts the North
ern Pacific last night was granted a franchise
by the city council of SteiIacoom for the com
pany's proposed water level line in its new
entrance to Tacoma. While getting the fran
chise the railroad company granted several
concessions to guard against bottling up the
water front of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
KILLED BY ENGINE

KILLED BY ENeINE-Los Angeles. May is
J. r. Harmon. Southern Pacific employe.
was killed By switch engine In the railroad
yards today Harmon was married only two
months ago, aud his young wife is pros
tratcd by the shock OF his death that her
recovery is doubtful.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-19
Rough Riders Plan Feast

NEW YORK, May 18.-Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt has accepted the invita-
tion Of the National Roosevelt Rough
Riders association to be the guest of
honor at a luncheon to be given in New
York June %.