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The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
FAKERS' SOCIETY HOLDS SALE
Art Students Given Full Reign in
Caricaturing Classics.
'Mud Room" OF COrcOrRn Gallery OF
Art Filled with Bidders and
Liberal Prices Prevail.

If Washington could assemble as en-
thusiastic and discriminating a collection
OF bidders for the great art sales as col
lected in the mud room" Of the Corcoran
Gallery OF Art last night 10 bid for the out
put Of the Washington Society Of Takers,
its position as the art center Of the coun-
try would be assured. The room was
packed. and liberal prices prevailed.
The fake was a success from start 10
finish. and kept the entire gathering in
good humor. Somebody was ready 10
buy anything offered The highest price
paid for any one article was sl05. a
silhouette of Mr.. Messer while any num-
Der OF articles brought the minimum fig
ure of cents.
A committee OF award consisted OF
Miss Jackson, Mrs. Leisinring, and Miss
Messer. Prizes consisted Of sketches pre-
scented by the several teachers. Miss
Ethel c. Noyes received first prize for
the best fake, her subject being -
Willow Tree" with honorable mention
for Miss NJ Ruett To Mr.. Kawashimer.
of Tokyo, the prize for the best poster
was awarded. while Mrs. Brannagan car
ried off honors Tor the best fake In the
catalogue. Mrs. Harding was accorded
honorable mention for her poster.
when students give full reign to their
ideas Of caricaturing the works exhibited
IN the gallery proper.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
GOMPERS FILES BRIEF.
A. f. of l.. Wants Steel Corporation
Dissolved by Law.

Samuel Gompers, president OF the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor. presented TO
Attorney General Wickersham yester-
day a brief on behalf of the federation
requesting the prosecution of the United
States Steel Corporation under the Sher-
man antitrust law. The statement was
filed by Mr.. Gompers in accordance with
Mr.. Wickersham's request that the fed
Grafton submit a detailed statement of
evidence against the steel corporation. The
brief said
1.-The American Federation of Labor,
as such. as we'll as the members of its
affiliated bodies in their capacities as
citizens of the United States, beg leave
TO ask your department to commence the
proceedings against the United States
Steel Corporation, its subsidiary COM
panies. its officers. directors. and any
affiliated corporations which are prevent
ing and restraining. and seeking to pre-
vent and restrain, commerce In steel and
iron, both in the raw and manufactured
state, and in many related commodities.
I'VE believe their organization and their
conduct violates the Federal act common
ly called the Sherman act and certain
provisions of the Wilson tariff act"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
EASTER STOCK ON VIEW.
saks & Company Display Latest
Styles for Men.

Never before in the history OF Saks &
Company has that firm displayed a better
line of mems and boys garments, repre-
senting all the latest fads and fancies.
than that seen yesterday at the opening
OF the special Easter stock.
The firm has spared no pains or ex-
pense in offering its customers the best
in mems furnishings that the market can
afford, and the exhibit presents q be-
wilderment In the variety Of selections OF
articles suitable TO the masculine taste
Special care has been taken by the
management in the proper selection OF
the newest shades OF cloths, not only In
the tailoring department but In the large
stock OF ready-to-wear suits, which equals
any ever before seen in Washington.
All the latest things in headwear are
also represented in the exhibit, including
the new Easter styles in neck and foot
wear. all the departments being equipped
with the snappiest outfits.
Much interest is attached TO the catchy
display line OF furnishings in the show
windows, each in itself making COM
plete shop. and every available place in
the store has been utilized in the display
of the new Easter stock. where bargains
may be had as at no other place in town
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
KISMET COUNCIL GIVES SHOW
Naval Lodge Hall Crowded with
Members and Friends.
Long Programme Comprises Many
Interesting Numbers, Including
Comedy by Reh's Company.

In line with the progressive policy In
augurated when Arthur Cooke was re-
gent, Kismet Council. No 1856, Royal
Arcanum, entertained its members and
friends last night at Naval Lodge Hall
with an evening OF song and story. The
hall was crowded. The long programme
comprised many interesting numbers
John L. Reh and his company gave q
comedy in one act, with the following
cast;
Mr.. Summers, a good fellow. Billy
Watson; Mrs A Summers, Mrs. William
E. George; Willie Fast. an express agent
Frank Young; Charlie, old sport. William
E. George: George, old sport, Charles
Simons. Chorus girls: Misses Rosie Rus
sell. George Hayes. Bindle Hayes. Viola
Coombs, and Eva Steele; Jim, only a coon,
John L. Reh.
The Hayes sisters entertained with sew
eraf songs and dances. William E. George
gave his characteristic chalk talk, and
Clara Dupree, 1.-THE Little Surray," sans
her selections well. John L. Reh, in
monolgue and his singing dog. were re-
peatedly called before the curtain, and
Frank Young, with his tricks and magic
mystifled all.
Others who participated we're. Miss
Viola Coombs, songs; Charles Simons
yodler; Bardella. juggling. and the great
Eloise. fire and serpentine dancer. Eloise
is the only serpentine dance artist who
has moving pictures thrown on her dress
while she performs her dance. Young
Reh, and Simons sang severeal illustrated
songs. on March % Kismet Council will
give a complimentary dance
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.


Washington. d. c.. Tuesday March rs .. m.
Unusually high Temperatures FOR the season con
time in the Mississippi Valley. the Plains States
and the Rocky Mountain Region where ruadingi
ere - 20 g degrees above tie average. Maxi
mum temperatures u 90 degrees vera recorded
Tuesday as far north South Dakota The indi
cations sre that the hot wave in the West viii b
broken hy Thursday Friday, and several day.
Of cooler weather VIII follow. general chang
70 warmer weather has taken place in the OhiJ
Valley and the Eastern States and cooler vea.he4
is reported from he Upper Lake region. the Pa
cific States and the Plateau region
Rains again reported from the Pacific Coast
the Plateau and Northern Rocky Mountain regions
and Georgia. In practically all other regions TIE
weather remained fair
Generally fair weather. with temperatures above
day N the Eastern and Southern States the Ohio
Valley, and the Lower Lake region. Fair weathei
ard high temperatures in the Upper MississipEs
Valley. and the Plains States Wednesday, wi
Be followed By showers and thundeTStcrms and
cooler THURSDAY and Friday Showers and coolel
weather indicated for the Plateau and ROCKY
Mountain regions "Wednesday followed By Gearing
and cooler Thursday III these regions
The winds along The Atlantic and east Gulf cast
will be light to moderate variable: On the west
Gulf ooast moderate 20 brisk southerly: on Lake
Michigan moderate to brisk southcry
Steamers departing "Wednesday for European port
viii have Light - moderate variable winds and far
weather 10 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
VISIT ANCIENT TOMDS
ROoseyeltS Rove Amidst the
Dead Egyptian Kings.
SEE TEMPLES AND COLoSsI
Retsrn TO Luxor After firing,
Though Pleasant Trip, DevOiS of
Ceremony and AttentiOn-Luneh
at Bungalow OF Theodore Davis,
Noted American Antiquarian.

Luxor, Egypt. March Cool. Roose-
Welt spent much time to-day in medita-
ton among the tombs. He started on
horseback at s O'Clock this morning. ac-
companied by his son Kermit and his
English hosts, for the buriel places of
the kings OF ancient Egypt. Mrs. Roose-
welt and Ethel drove In carriage. Hay
ing viewed the mummy OF Amenhotep,
second. and marveled at the freshness
of the paintings on his tomb. which
form a picture of life thirty-three cen
turtles ago, the party went TO the bunga-
low OF Theodore Davis. where they lunched
and heard interesting accounts of the
work by which the enthusiastic Ameri-
can hopes TO add TO his former antiquar-
ian triumphs.
The men. resaddled after lunch and
rode over a rocky ridge to the beautiful
Terrace Temple OF Queen Hatasu, which
was built 1900 3. C.
Mrs. and Miss Roosevelt drove around
the Hill. On returning the party visited
the Colossus of MemmOn and the Ra-
meses Colossi. They arrived back at
Luxor at O'Clock this evening after a
firing, but a most enjoyable trip.
Il was the first day Col. Roosevelt has
spent in Egypt without having to 80
through ceremonies and receive deputa-
tons. ard he practically passed the day
with quiet family party. large batch
OF letters and kilograms accumulated
during his absence, and he was not too
tired TO Immediately attack him.
The visitors will start tomorrow for
Cairo. where they viii spend Easter. Col.
Roosevelt's only public functions there
viii be TO deliver a lecture at the Egyp-
tian University and attend the opening OF
the girls college, established by the
American Mission. His private engage
ments include a visit 20 the Khedive. q
dinner with Sir Eldon Gorst. the British
agent and consul general; Lieut.. Gen.
Sir Francis Wingate, Sirdsr OF the Egyp-
tan army, and Prince Fousd and a trip
TO the Pyramids by moonlight
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
PRESIDENT TALKS
AT PEACE DINNER
Continued from Page One.

Let the horrors Of war and its costs be
kept before the minds of the people until
effect Is given 10 the worldwide desire
for the establishment of some means for
the settlement of national disputes in a
manner other than by employment OF
cruel force"
Henry Clews made a short address. IA
which he also hoped that universal peace
soon would arrive. but feared that the
world is not quite ready for such state
of things just yet
Taft Before Press Club.
President Taft visited the New York
Press Club thia afternoon. made a speech
filed with quiet humOr and pleasanT.es.
and got little excitement not on the
programme.
The excitement came while Mr.. Taft
was In the dining-room on the NTH floor
with some of the members Of the recep-
ton committee taking bite TO eat. He
had just come down from q luncheon
given by Henry Clews.
The fiashhght man started 70 take q
picture and got a little too close TO cur
tain made of fiimsy material. 1t began
to blaze, and for just a second some
folks were inclined TO gasp. One Of the
Secret Service men pulled down the cur
tain and put out the fire.
The President reached New York at 7
o'clock this morning. He did not get up
until after o'clock. and then. in COM
pany with Robert Morris. president OF the
Republican Club. and a. B. Humphreys.
secretary of the American Peace and Ar
F, bitration League. hs was driven 20 the
| house OF his brother. Henry W. Taft In
I the morning he took long automobile
ride up Riverside Drive. At 12:9O o'clock
/ he left his brothers house for the home
/ Of Henry Ciews, where he was luncheon
guest.
Mfr. Taft talked with Otto T. Barnard
and Lloyd c. Griscom. president Of the
/ New York county committee.
/ The President left New York ct I2:3l
1 O'Clock over the Pennsylvania Railroad
/ for Washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23

net In convention here to-day. adjourned
without waiting for the report Of It's
committee on resolutions. Linton A.
Cox, a young lawyer. Of this city and
mated by reclamation.
Cox is understood TO be insurgent IN
principle, and the convention omitted IN
dorsement Of the party's record IN Con-
gress. because Cox himself does not In
dorse it.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
FAILS TO END LIFE.
Howard EdmOnsOn Had No Reason
for Attemptfng Suicide.

Howard EdmOnson Had No Reason
for Attempting Suicide.
People In the neighborhood found How
ard Edmonson. thirty-two years old. lying
in an alley near Ninth and r streets
northwest about o'clock last night. un-
conscious from strychnine poisoning.
Edmonson was rushed to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, where he regained con-
seriousness after antidotes had been ad-
ministered. He declared he was tired of
life and had no special reason for at
tempting suicide.
Children were playing in r street. when
they heard groans from a dark alley
and reported IL to families In nearby
houses. They investigated. finally finding
Edmonson propped against fence. un.
conscious and apparently dying A patrol
wagon was called and the police were
notified. He will live
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
CLOSING EXERCISES TONIGHT
Negro Night School Students VIII
BE Awarded Certificates.

Negro Night School students VIII
Be Awarded Certificates.
Closing exercises of the colored night
schools will be held in study hall of Arm
strong Manual Training School. this
evening at 8 O'clock Students OF the
school who have attended four successive
years, and who have performed satisfac-
tory work. will be awarded certificates.
Addresses will be made by Superintend-
ent Stuart. Assistant Superintendent
Bruce Director Murch, of night schools,
and Capt. James F. oyster, president of
the board of education. Certificates will
be awarded by DR. Evans. The public
is invited TO view an exhibit of bench
work, millinery. shop practice. steam en-
cheering, plain sewing. ladies' tailoring,
and cooking.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
COLONIAL RELIC RECEIVED.
Silver BaptismaI Basin Sent to the
United States Museum.

Through courtesy OF the Colonial Danes
Of New York. there has been deposited
in the National Museum a silver hap
tismal basin sent from Holland In 1894 TO
the first Dutch church on Manhattan
Island. This valuable relic is nearly
eleven inches in diameter and has a
height of about three inches.
It bears an inscription in low Dutch by
Dominic Selyns on the rim. which in
English is; ION the mere water hope OF
freedom from condemnation cannot rest
But on carefully considering the nature
and uses of baptism, faith apprehends
that Christ. by His precious blood, clenses
us from the guilt and malady of sin.
and causes US to live to God by His
Spirit
1t is said that among those baptized
from this basin were Nicholas Roose-
welt. Abraham de Peyster, Gelyn Yer
Planck, Robert Livingston. Gerrit sehuy-
Ter, and many others famous in the early
colonial history Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
COURT TO SETTLE ROW.
Struggle for Possession of Valentine
Baby Ends To-day.

The two months struggle for the pos
session of the two-year-old son OF Charles
NJ. Valentine, Of this city. which eul-
minated in a row in the Union Station,
Baltimore, Monday. will be settled in
Justice Grannan's court this afternoon,
according to a statement by Mr.. Valen-
tine last night
The hearing on the fight between the
father and grandmother for the posses
sion Of the child was 10 have been held
yesterday, but was postponed because Of
the failure OF Mrs. Goldsmith. the grand
mother, 70 appear in court
According TO Mr.. Valentine. he VIII put
up vigorous fight for his son, and has
retained counsel 10 represent him.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
RELICS BRING BIG PRICES.
First Editions of "Don Quixote" Sold
for About $3.50 in London.

London. March Pat a sale of first
editions at Sothby's to-day. the first and
second parts Of Don Quixote" fetched
ESQ. Four volumes OF rare charts issued
In 1873 by the surveyor general OF the
coasts of America brought 9s4. and
mahogany desk. which was the property
OF the poet Burns. went for $3.50
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23

Havana. March 22.-John B. Jackson.
the newly appointed minister OF the
United States. escorted by a detachment
of Cuban cavalry, went to the palace to-
day and presented his credentials 10
President Gomez. There was the usual
exchange of courtesiszs
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
AIM FIXED ON SPHINX.
London Punch Cartoons Roosevelt
as "a Setter"

as "a Setter"
London. March Punch, In it's issue
tomorrow, will contain fuli-psge car
toon, humorously guying Col. Roosevelt's
hunting exploits. II depicts Roosevelt
concealed like hunter behind a bowlder.
with his gun aimed at the Sphinx and
tie pyramids. while Kermit crouches be-
lad his father. The couple are sur
r. nded by photographers and reporters.
The caption OF the cartoon is, - Setter;
or. Big Game TO the Last" The lines
below the cartoon read: =
'Mr. Roosevelt-steady."
"Kermit-We must have one OF these"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
JoHNsoNs WIDOW AIDED.

Fund Raised in Minnesota TO Make
Her Life Happy.
ST. Paul, March IA fund OF so 900
has been raised in this State to provide
a permanent income for the widow of
Gov. John A. Johnson for the remainder
Of her life.
Gov. johnson left an estate estimated
to be worth about $4,000. His old friends
believed the income from this not enough
to pay for his widows necessities and al
low her any money for pleasures OF
Iuxuries.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
Mnrrland librarian. Confer.

The District Of Columbia Library Association held
meeting last night at the Public Library. Dr.
Bernard G. SteineT, librarian of the Enoch Pratt
Library. Of Baltimore, SPOKE On the library CON
ditions in Maryland, and Of the library act now
before the Maryland Legislature There were sew
e4sl Librarians from Maryland present An informal
reception was given at the close Of the meeting.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23

Charleston, w Va, March 22.-Attor-
ney Abe A. Lilley, of Berkeley, former
prosecuting attorney Of Raleigh County.
to-day formally announced his candidacy
to succeed Representative Hughes. of the
Fifth West Virginia district.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
Local. Temperature.

Midnight q; a. n, 81; a. m, 80; a n, 2
a. m. q; 10 a. m. q; L noon. 81; D. m. 70
p. n. Il; .. m. g. p m. S.; 10 D n, 81
Maximum. p minimum s.
Relative humidity, g. n, g; . p. n, -;
r m. g. Rainfall IS p. N. 70 8 p. NJ trace
hours a sunshine. IL; per cent Of possible sun
shine s.
Temperature same date last yasr-Maximum. d
minimum. d
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23

Fire threateped the Merchants and Mechanics Bank
building Tenth street ard Pennsylvania avenue last
night about 30 niclncS The flames we're PIT out
with slight damage. A pedestrian saw a blaze
shoot from third-focg window and sounded an
alarm. Tbs fire was confined 70 rooms occupied b.
the Payne Lumber Company.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23

Tide Table.
Today-HiEh tide $40 a. N 75I D. n. Low
tide. n50 a m; / a6 D m
TOmorrUw-High tide. 722 a. m; TAI q "a. Low
tide. IS a. m; 81 p m.
Condition of the Water.
Special TO The Washington Herald.
clear.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS.

Indiana Republicans Fail 90 Indorse
Administration.
indianapolis. March 22-Not wishing to
indOrse all the acts OF the Taft adminiS-
tration, and especially wishing to dodge
the tariff plank Endorsement the Seventh
Congressional district Republicans. who
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
Witnesses All Disappear.

Mrs. Hammock did not regain con-
seriousness during the night. but DR..
hoons said she was suffering more from
the shock than from actual injury.
though he believed she had sustained q
slight conclusion OF the brain from a
blow on the back OF the head A knot
Of hair and her bonnet probably saved
her from death.
The witnesses left after Mrs. Hammock
had been placed in the care OF q doctor,
and the police did not get their names.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
1rmperaturea tn nther Citi..

Temperatures In other cities, together with the
amount OF rainfall. for the twelve hours ended al
!. 10. yesterday, are as follows;
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23
RUN DOWN BY AUTO
Woman Fails to Regain Con-
seriousness After Accident.
R. M. BERGER IS ARRESTED
Mrs. James Hammock, seventy Years
Old. Steps I'm Path OF Swiftly
Moving Machine and Is Hurled
Through Afr-stnrtIed by sound of
Horn-witnesses Disappear.

Startled by the sound OF siren horn,
Mrs. James Hammock, seventy years old,
stepped In the path of a swiftly moving
automobile. owned and operated by X.
NJ Berger, Of 1882 Eleventh street, in
Rhode Island avenue near Iowa Circle,
about o'clock last night.
A mud guard struck her and tossed her
fifteen feet She landed in the gutter
on her head and shoulders, and was
picked up unconscious. bruised, and
bleeding. and hurried to the office of DR..
C. K. Rooms, 20 Iowa circle The wom-
an was suffering from conclusion of the
brain and probable internal injuries. II
is believed she win live.
Tried to Avoid 1t.
Berger was arrested, but said he had
taken every precaution. and that Mrs.
Hammock stepped the wrong way when
she heard the horn. He asserted he
nearly upset the automobile trying to
keep from running her down.
Mrs. Hammock had left her home al
1884 Eleventh street to visit relatives iiv-
ing several blocks away. Half q block
from Iowa circle she glanced TO the left
and right and started to cross the street
A few PAGES from the curb she heard
the weird shrek Of a siren, and after
hesitating a moment in bewildermenti
stepped backward.
The automobile dashed around the cir
| Gle and toward the woman. She was daz
zled by the glare of the powerful head
| lights. and hesitated a moment.
Berger saw the danger and showed IL
his emergency clutch, but the heavy We
hicle slipped along the asphalt anC
struck Mrs. Hammock glancing blow a.
the driver threw over the wheel. Had I
hit her squarely, she would have been In
| stantly killed.
Berger ground his brakes and brough
the machine 10 a stop within twent!
yards, returning TO help carry the bleed
Ing form OF the victim 10 his car.
Placing her in the tonneau with one o
the witnesses holding her. he sprang int
the drivers seat and turned the machine
dashing toward the Office Of the neares
| doctor
The Washington herald., 1910-03-23

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the features. in the darkness Of the COM
plexion, in the gravity and sobriety OF
manner which contrasts so strikingly
with the exuberance Of the Portuguese,
in the wonderful skill in the working Of
metals and in the disregard for human
life
The Hungarians. too. are undoubtedly
a mixed race. sprung from union be
tween the white indigenous population
Of central Europe and those Hun invad-
ers who swept over the greater part Of
the continent more than a thousand
years ago from some point in Asia which
has never been definitely determined
Yet no one can attribute to the Magyars
as a people those vices and faults that
are popularity but enormously ascribed
TO nations Of hybrid origin
Several Of the reigning houses OF
Europe have ties with dusky-hUed races.
Thus. Countess Torby, the wonderfully
handsome morganatic consort Of Grand