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The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

Unanimous decision was reached yes
terday by Commissioners Rudolph and
Johnston and Engineer Commissioner
Judson in favor of a nonindividual policy
Of handling the business Of the District
government. Views were exchanged on
the subject OF policy.
After the conference Commissioner
Johnston said that in unity OF purpose
the best results could be obtained. and
that It had been determined to work
together.
The first days work OF the new Com
missioners was a strenuous one. Com
missioners Rudolph and Johnston were
early at their desks. as was Engineer
Commissioner Judson. There was con-
ference Of the board early In the morn
ing, after which each Commissioner took
up the business OF his Office. There were
many callers during the day. Many OF
the calls were personal
Delegation Pays a Visit.
Late yesterday afternoon a delegation.
composed OF former Commissioner NJ. NJ.
Parker, Harrison Stidham, S. w. Wood
ward. and J. F. Wilkins, called on the
new Commissioners. The nature Of their
business was not made known. E. J.
Stillwagen and A. Lisner were among the
other prominent men calling in the after
noon.
Commissioner Rudolph. accompanied by
Commissioners Johnston and Judson, who
had been invited as special guests, left
the Municipal Building a little after
o'clock TO attend the reception held by
the Commercial Club In honor Of Com
missioner Rudolph, who IS a member of
that organization.
The first tri-weekly session OF the
board VIII be held In the board room
this morning at 10 o'clock. Commissioner
Rudolph. chairman OF the board. said
there was large batch OF official mat
ters TO be considered. He said the ses-
sion might be an executive one, but
would be OF short duration. He EN-
phasized the fact that these tri-weekly
meetings would be open 10 the public
II IS the purpose "a the Commissioners
to hold these meetings TO facilitate bust
ness. enabling any one who may have
business with them 10 make their petl-
tons known. The custom OF fling pro-
tests with individual members win be
done away with.
Important public hearings scheduled
include one on the proposed legislation
to regulate the weight OF bread In the
District At this hearing DR.. Harvey w
Wiley will be the principal speaker. He
81 -
tiOnal government.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

Justice Gould. of the District Supreme
Court, ruled against insanity yesterday
as defense for Albert Willard, who
killed his son-in-law, Irving w, Beck.
Several witnesses testified that Willard
showed no signs of insanity at the time
Of the tragedy. and Justice Gould held
that sufficient had not been adduced to
show mental incapaoity.
Willard took the stand in his own be-
half, claiming that he was driven mad
by the narrative OF his daughter S
wrongs told to him by his wife on the
morning Of the crime. He told Of indig-
mites by Beck before the marriage. Mrs.
Willard was not permitted to testify to
what she had told her husband
Defendants Daughter on Stand.
Dorothy Beck the child-wife was called
TO the stand. Her testimony was limited
by the courts ruling. and she was,
therefore, not subjected to cross-exami-
nation. She testified as TO the date OF
her marriage. residence. and relations.
She identified a letter from Beck. asking
Willard 20 procure the license.
Upon cross-eXamination by District At
torney Baker, Willard admitted that he
had hunted the child in questionable
localities before the narration to him OF
the details by lis wife
After Attorney Taylor for the defense
had closed his ease, the government sum
moned several aIenigts. who testified
that Willard was not insane May 6 last.
As counsel was not prepared for the
courts Instructions, the trial was ad-
journed until this morning.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

Three thousand carpenters and joiners.
who make I'D Local No. lS2, United Broth
erhood OF Carpenters, the largest build
ing trades organization in the city. have
opened negotiations with the Master
Builders Association and all employing
builders for the establishment OF Sat
urday half holiday and the Increase in
pay OF 5 cents an hour. or a forty-four-
hour week az s. cents an hour. making
the standard wage scale $2420 a week.
Argument is advanced by the carpenters
for the Saturday half holiday and the
slight increase in pay that Is In force
In all OF the larger cities OF the country
and many of the smaller towns, where
the employers have granted the conces-
sion asked for. and in number OF in
stances voluntarily made by master build
ers.
4 prominent builder remarked yester-
day that II all the master builders felt
toward the carpenters as he did there
would be no trouble in fixing the Satur-
day half holiday and the increase in their
pay, as requested
Prices Curtail Wages.
He said that by reason of the great ad-
vance in the cost OF living the curtail-
ment of the purchasing power OF dollar
had to that extent reduced the wages OF
skilled mechanics. and he believed they
should be paid more money; that in the
future contractors. in making their esti-
mates, would take into consideration the
Saturday half holiday and advance IN
wages and make the people building
homes pay the bill,
THE carpenter" said Thomas Iglehart
secretary Of the local. rs the most under
paid skilled mechanic in the building
trades. He has to furnish more costly
tools than any other tradesman. and bis
wages have been increased in less pro-
portion than any other craft"
1t is strongly in our favor" said Sec
rotary Iglehart. that whenever we want
to better our conditions we take the mat
ter up with the employing contractors
and never jump into a hysteria and go or
strike and leave our employer In the
lurch. We always safeguard the con-
tractor in this way IN making future
estimates
MIL Workers Expect Raise.
The mill workers, who are part OF
our organization. are negotiating with
the mill operators for an increase over
the present mill scale OF wages. All the
mills in the city are operated by union
labor. AS ell the mill operators are fair
to the mill workers. they believe that the
advance Of % per cent in their wages
and the granting Of the Saturday half
holiday will be given them. This would
mean that all skilled machine hands,
wood turner's. frame makers, cabinet
makers. and bench hands viii be ad-
vanced in proportion from the present
scale paid. AS one mill worker put II.
in forming the proposed scale which we
have submitted to the mill operators, we
have looked after the employers inter
ests, which are our interests, as we'll as
those Of the mill workers.
If successful, the agreement would go
into effect with the opening Of the spring
building season.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
LECTURES ON CHURCH MUSIC.
Prof. whiddit Tells of Origin of Re-
liRiOua Hymns.

Prof. William W, Whiddit ehoirmaster
and organist. delivered a unique lecture
on church music at the eleventh Brother
hood meeting OF the First Congregational
Church Monday night
He traced the development Of religious
music from early days, and the origin and
history Of many famous hymns and
.oratoTios. Especially interesting was his
description of the development Of the
organ as an aid 10 worship He illustrat-
ed and emphasized his points by singing
selections.
DR.. Woodrow, pastor. gave e brief talk
on the help which the Brotherhood can
De 10 missions. and particularly IN refer
.ence 10 the recent meeting OF the home
missionary board in New York City.
Routine business was transacted and re-
.freshments served. DR.. Stuart c. John
son, president OF the Brotherhood, pre-
sided
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
BOYS BRIGADE GIVE PLAY.
Entertainment at Parish Hall Wit
messed by Large Crowd.

The Boys Brigade. of Christ's Protes-
tant Episcopal Church, in East Washing
ton, gave benefit performance last even
| ing at parish hall
The first part Of the programme was
devoted TO a playlet by Antony A. Sousa,
entitled '"The Art of Proposing" 1t
proved both clever in construction and
| laughable in situations and those who
assumed tho various parts exhibited sur
prising talent.
college Days" a typical college farce,
was well rendered, the songs being both
catchy and appropos
Fred Kirby was stage manager, .Beulah
Hopkins piano aecompanist. and those
taking part besides Mr.. Sousa. as direc-
tor. were Eugene C. Wann. R. L. Hunter.
jr.; c. P Hardy. ]. Westcott Miller, R.
! o. Kerby, II. A. Kouger, William Uinbau,
A. E. Hutchinson, Miss Isabel Martin.
Miss Helen Wann, Miss Mary Kerby.
Miss Lorraine Esputa. Miss Carline
Steady. Earle Hutchinson, and C. R.
Hardy.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Catholics to Meet.

The Catholics Of Capitol Heights and
vicinity viii hold a mass meeting on Sun
day at 4:95 P. m. in the Capitol Heights
town hall The object Of the meeting IS
TO raise funds to build a church The
Rev. Father Schwallenburg. pastor Of St
Margarets Church. Seat Pleasant Heights.
viii preside.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Senate Doorkeeper Buried.

Attended by Union veterans, the body
Of Charles F. Hooks. tbs aged door
keeper Of the Senate, was buried yes
terday morning in Arlington National
Cemetery. Services were held at St
James Church at 10 o'clock in chargs
Of the officials Of the Union Veteran
Legion Of the District and Of the De.
partment of the Potomac. G. A. P
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Oils Place RESIDENCE Sold.

The two-story brick residence at 1916
Otis place northwest has been sold to
William Bankes, with the Chesapeake and
Ohio Coal Company, for his home II
was built several months ago by Harry
Wardman, the builder. The consIdera-
ton in the transaction was $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Leniency for Military Cadets

The Senate passed a resolution applying
to cadets ct West Point, against whom
there are charges Of hazing. new regula-
tions for punishment. Heretofore there
has been only one punishment for hazing.
which was dismissal. The new regulations
give the Authorities some discretionary
power.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Purchases Steamship company

Mr.. Harris, American consul general at
Smyrna, has notified the State Depart
ment, that Charles ]. Missir, IN Ameri-
can, has purchased the Hadji Daoud
Farkouh Steamship Company, which
owns eight steamers, trading in the Lee
want.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Butter Prices Take a DroD.

AS was anticipated with the near ap-
proach Of spring, butter prices have de-
clined. and James +. oyster, who is ever
on the alert to give his patrons the benefit
OF market conditions, is the first to an
nounce the fact. Choice Elgin Creamery
Butter. 35c and 40c ID. 5-lb. boxes -Four
Leaf Clover Creamery Butter, S1S5
Store-Corner 9th and Pa. ave. Stands
Principal markets. Phone Main 1920.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

Students Of Trinity College enjoyed real treat
Monday evening. when Mrs Chester, daughter-in-
law Of Rear Admiral Chester. at the invitation Of
MS Thomas il. Garter. gave lecture on Con
stantinope. 1t profusely illustrated with stere-
0ptcon pictures. with interior and exterior views Of
the mosques and palaces Students from the In
msculata Seminary and the Catholic University were
also IN attendance.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
ExCURsIONS TO-DAY

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Comrany's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 645 D. m
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon
Leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. N and lag
q n
Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for Zoo PARK, Chevy Chase, and
Kensngton-
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
DEATH CALLS A VETERAN.
Father OF James C. Robertson Passes
Away at LyncbburG.

Away at LynchburE.
Christopher c. Robertson, aged sixty
four years. died at Lynchburg. Va. yes
terday. after a lingering Illness. Bright's
disease and grippe were the causes. He
was a Confederate veteran and had been
clothing merchant thirty years. Sur
viving him are his wife, who was a Miss
Leftwich, Of Bedford County, and two
sons, J, Henry Robertson, city editor of
the News. Harrisonburg, and James c.
Robertson, Of Washington
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
RECRUITING BUSINESS MEN.
Five Committees of North Capitol
Association at Work.

The five membership committees ap-
pointed by the North Capitol and Eek
ington Citizens Association. at the Mon
day night meeting. began work yesterday
and by the cost meeting they expect to
bring in a crowd OF applicants for the
rolls.
The question Of admitting women to
the club is in the hands Of committee,
and may be acted upon at the next meet
ing. It was not taken UP for action Mon
day night.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Law studentn 90 nehate.

Senior and junior dehatsrs Of the Georgetown Law
School viii faes the District franchise question 10
night at Castor Hall, The Juniors VIII have the az
ffmative eide
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

Choicest of Sea Food direct from the
catchers. Finest of New York RIB Roast
SirlOin. and One-half SirlOin Steaks
Choice Game, &c. Business lunch, table
d'hote, and q Ia carte service.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

The Chain and Sprocket Club of Wash
ington gave a smoker last night at the
Raleigh. President Smith was toastmas-
ter. ana twenty-five members enjoyed the
evening smoking and listening to tests.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
CHURCH PASTOR TO RETIRE.
DIR. LeeCh WIN Preach Closing Ser


DR.. Leech VIII Prehch CIOsinE Ser-
mon Next Sunday.
Or. Samuel Vanderlip Leech. OF Epiph-
any Evangelical Lutheran Church. viii
deliver his closing sermon next Sunday
morning and give place to the new pastor,
DR.. c. T. Steck.
The church. in various ways. has ex-
pressed to DR.. Leech It's gratitude and
appreciation. It's growth has been so
steady that the members have already
subscribed the full 5000 for DR.. Steck's
salary for his first year.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
ELECTION OF GAELIC LEAGUE.
New SecFetary-treasurer the Only
Change in Official Roster.

Martin ]. Boyle was elected secretary
and treasurer Of the Gaelic League at
the annual meeting last night, ard the
other officers We're reelected, including
President James D. Flynn, Vice President
DR.. Patrick ]. Byrnes, and Librarian
Michael J. Lynch
The meeting. which was held al the
Carroll Institute, was largely attended
on account Of its Importance
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
OFFICIALS FIX POLICY
Decide Not to Act Individu-
ally on Public Issues.
CONFERENCE IN BOARD ROOM

Commissioners Receive Many Visi-
tors After Outlining Plan for New
Administration, and Expect tO
Handle Numerous Subjects at the
First Tri-weekIy Session.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
WILLARD NOT INSANE
Court Rules Against Defense
in Beck Murder Case.
CHILD-WIDOW ON THE STAND

Father in Narrative
How She Was Abused and How
Marriage Came About, and Is Re
ktricted as TO DetnfI-Willard Tells
His story and Is CrOSs-examined.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

OIL cookers, gas ranges. water heater
els 18th ste. A Muddiman az Co.-1204 {
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

Criterion Rye whisky, 81 Full GUAR
John I. Crowley. S31 18th ST. nv.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Annual Refreas Mt TrinItv.

The animal retreat If che students Of Trinity Col
lege opened last night. Exercises will Be conducted
each day during the week By Rev John H.
O'Rourke. s j.. Of New York City. The retreat
closes Saturday morning with general communion.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

termine If he is insane. He viii. IN eli
probability, be returned 20 ST. Eliza
beth.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
BUILDERS ASK RAISE
Use SuasiOn Instead OF Strike
Methods in District.
THREE THOUSAND AFFECTED

Want Saturday HRlf-hOIiday and
Increase of Twenty-Five Per Cent
lions Expected to Result Favorable.
Miu Workers Expect Raise.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Lentnres on Constantinnn1e-

ShafTer, 18th 6 I, Creates Most Artistic
Floral decorations for dinners, teas, &c.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

CHverIys PIu,nhsaE. 1ss1 C NV.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
Spring Stock.

e. E. Elicit, ManteIs, 11Oe eth NV.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26
ArtfstIc FIornI Work.
LOCAL MENTION.

Next time you entertain consult GUIDE
about the floral decorations. 12l4 L.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-26

GEO. c. SHOEMAKER, Attorney
in Patent Matters. 91S T St
n. W.
HARRY WININDGER, Manager
Eagles Club. col Z ST. n. W.
w. H. BOBINGER, Bobinger's
Cafes. 512 18th st. n. w.
w. II. FISHER, Dyer and Clean
er, 709 9Th 81, y W.
ROBERT COOK, Supervisor. Met
ropolitan Life ms. Co, Munsey
Building.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

record breaking stunts this year but he is living in the regality that befits his past performances and he will be seen in a very popular role at the fair grounds Tuesday He will hold re- ception to all horse lovers and he will have plenty of time to be seen, admired and talked with To those who under stand Dan will be glad tO explain how he was able to pace more miles under two minutes than all the other trOt- ters and pacers combined. He will al so do a stunt on the track in the after noon and will introduce his four famous stable mates that will try and lower worlds records.
 Minor Heir is at present the hold CT of the Phoenix track and the Ari- Zona record as well as the world race and the worlds unpaced mile records. He is too well known to need other mention. Those who watched him pace his marvellous mile in 1:59A on the local track last season will all be there to see him, in his improved form, lower that and pace the fastest mile eyer paced or trotted "in the open"
 Hedgewood Boy,-2:01; Lady Maud C., 2:O21h, and George GanO, 2:02A, are not so well known in Phoenix. The first
Arizona republican., 1910-11-06

start next Tuesday afternoon in efforts to lower their own and the worlds un- paced mile record.
 The famous Savage stable, in the Dan Patch private car, reached the city yesterday afternoon and were immedi- ately taken to the fair grounds, where they have been placed in specially pre- pared quarters. They will all have plenty of time for a good rest and will be in the best condition of the year for their work on Tuesday.
 Beside the famous pacers the stable includes five times as many attend ants and a large increase in parapher- nalia, the running pacCmakers that have helped Dan Patch and Minor to give wonderful performances on the local as well as many other tracks, and the two mascots, Patch" and The Heiress." Harry HOrsey, still head trainer and driver for MT. Savage, came on the same train and he is es- pecially enthusiastic oyer the prospects for the breaking of worlds records Tuesday
 Dan Patch is the same grand old champion that has made hosts of friends in Phoenix on the occasion of his other two visits. He Is not doing
Arizona republican., 1910-11-06
Priests Advice Led 10 Their Recovery

Thin, weak, or frail people-those who take cold easily and sufferers of Bron- chitis and Asthma, should be prepared with Eckman's Alterative in the house. Remarkable cures of even TuEerculOuS (Consumptive) persons are often accom- pliShed. Here are two instances:-
 Gentlemen: "On Jan. 9, 1907, l was op- erated upon for Tubercular Peritonitis at St Mary's Hospital Rochester, N. Y. After the operation my physicians gave me up. I was then urged by priest to take Eckmans Alterative, which I did. My weight at the time was 72 lbs. began to improve and steadily gained in health and strength. l now weigh 12J lbs, and am absolutely cured"
 (Signed AffidaviD EDNA FINER.
 90 Savannah St. Rochester, N. '. Gentlemen: "I was troubled with Asthma and Bronchitis for seventeen years. After trying many remedies. Eckman'S Alterativc was recommended to me by our Parish Priest. l am now feeling fine. I cannot praise it enough" (Signed Af1daviU Anna Mae McEntee.
 IacOn. H.
 Eckman'S Alterative cures Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever; Throat and Lung Ask for booklet of cured cases and write to the Eclman Laboratory. Pa, for additional evidence. For Sale by all leading dru""iS'"
Arizona republican., 1910-11-06
PERSON AL MENTION

Arrivals yesterday at the Ford hotel were: F. F. Harris, San Francisco; NJ. G. Haines, H. C. Collins. Los Angeles; {; J. Rosenweig. New York; Al Stanck, Chicago; F.. Gueinzburg. New York: J. w. NOrvell, Fl Paso; A C. Mott. San Francisco; Mrs. J. G. Kirkpatrick. Prescott; J. c. Reip, George Bean, Jr., san Francisco; MT. and Mrs. NJ F.. Harrison. Minneapolis; Clement c. Coleman and wife. Yuma; J. C. Wal lace, San Diego; II. C. Henry, R. F.. Nash, Hal Erwin, Minneapolis
 Those at the Commercial yesterday were: A. T Harmon, Flagstaff; Will liam PicOtts, Greenwood, :. D.: C. C. Ruffner, Prescott; William Hammond, Phoenix; H. D. Knight. st. Louis: J. w. Morren, Fl Paso; w. J. Schurz, Los Angeles; G. r. Ryan, Chicago; J. C. Ref, San Francisco; II. Q. Cox, MOrristown; R. J. Roger, Wickenburg; F.. J. Reger, Wickenburg; F.. J. Ford. Wickenburg; G. F.. Merwin, St. Joseph, Mo; J. c. Hurley. City; Harry F. Picket, H. T. Pickett. Tombstone; George J. ROskruger, Tucson; A. NJ Fowler, Los Angeles.
 The following guests registered yes terday at the Hotel Adams Annex; F.. w. Hickey, Los Angeles; NJ NJ. Butler, Akron, ohio; T. C. LaBoiteaux, Ken lucky; J. M. Elder, Prescott; II. c. Hersey, R F. Nash, Sam C Hall, Dick McMahon, Hal Erwin, F. Arthur, Min neapolis; M. Groeder, City
 Those registering at the Stag yester- la I1 bara; A. Nathan. Rochester, N. Y; NJ. J. Bloom, New York; Ed Guinz5urg, New York; F. E. Harris, san Fran cisco; Edward w. Dickey. Los Angeles; Phil Rapport, San Francisco; c. D. Boyce. Prescott; B. D. Arthur Los An geles.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-06

two. full brother and sister and the worlds champion pole team, are almost as well known to hOrsemen and horse lovers as Dan Patch and Minor Heir. They are each believed to be ready to enter the two-minute list and Tuesday is the day selected for their initiation into the select circle. George Gano, the champion money winner of 1909. will also make a supreme effort and the best judges believe that he is ready"
 The coming of the champions has stimulated an interest in Tuesdays speed carnival that was already very strong, and unless all signs fail every lover of horses in Arizona will be present on Tuesday afternoon to take part in the Dan Patch festivities and watch horse history made.
Arizona republican., 1910-11-06
SAVAGE STABLE COMES
 ID PHOENIX FOR FAIR DAN PATCH, MINOR HEIR AND
 OTHER FAST HORSES. All the Horses in Fine Shape for Car nival of Speed Next Tuesday.

For the third time Dan Patch. the champion harness horse of the world, is @ guest in Phoenix. This time, how
 ever, Dan has brought with him, not only Minor Heir, but three other champions, all of them making their first visit to Arizona. These three are HedgewOOd Boy. Lady Maud c. and George GanO. Dan will be on exhibi- ton and each of the other four will