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The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
FINISH ENDURANCE Tour
Twelve Autos Complete Washington.
Richmond Run.
Rainy Weather and Poor Roads
Make Perfect scores Almost Inn
possible in Trip

Aided by good weather conditions the
contestants in the endurance run from
Washington TO Richmond arrived In the
city yesterday several hours ahead Of the
scheduled time, getting here az Il O'clock
IN the morning instead Of l o'clock In
the afternoon. as expected
The mud and sticky clay out Of Char
lottesville on the first half of the run
ruined all chances Of perfect scores and
made it one Of the hardest runs Of the
year. The cars are being examined and
the judges will Will give out the scores
some time tomorrow, probably in the
late afternoon
With the exception Of the Parry car. all
the entrants entered the city together.
the Parry having tire troubles which
held IL up for an hour or so. in all.
there were twelve cars in the run, nine
contestants and three official cars.
Washington Car No. 5. with A. Gary
Carter at the wheel, came near making
a clean score. il is thought. but a point
was lost just out OF Warrenton. when
the car had 10 stop because OF a stalled
motor. The daily run averaged 40 miles.
which was high considering the condition
Of the roads
Officers Of the contest were Robert 3.
Caverly, chairman OF the technical COM
mittee; William Jose, starter; ". D.
West. referee; Frank A. Boyd, chief OBJ
server; s. S. Grogan. press representa-
tive, and Frank Olmstead checker.
The party will be entertained this even
ing at 8 o'clock, when the trophies will
be presented.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
N. E. BISHOPS TO MEET.
Semi-annuaI Conference VIII Open
Here Wednesday.

The semi-annual conference OF the
Methodist bishops from all parts Of the
world open at Foundry ~. E. Church
next Wednesday and will continue a
week. Reports on the years worI,
read and the bishops assigned their sew
eral allotments of territory for the com
ing year.
A much larger attendance is expected
at this conference than at the one held
IN Chicago last May. Among those pre-
sent will be Bishops H. ". Warren. Den
yer; Earl Cranston. Washington: David
II. Moore. Cincinnati; J. W. Hamilton,
Boston; ]. F. Berry Bunalo; w. F. Nc
Donald, Chicago; J. ". Bashford. Pekin
William Burt, Zurich. Switzerland: I. 3.
Wilson, Philadelphia; T. B. Nicely. New
Orleans, W. F. Anderson, Chattanooga
Tenn: n. NJ. Quayle, Oklahoma CITY,
G w. Smith, Portland. Me: T. T..
Hughes, San Francisco: Robert McIn-
tyre, ST. Paul; F. NJ Bristol. Buenos
Ayres and Missionary Bishops J. c.
HartZel. Africa: W F. Oldham. Slnga-
pore; J. z. Robinson. Bombay. and NJ. c.
Harris, Korea.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
PLAN CORNERSTONE LAYING
Bishop Harding to 0ficiate at Beth
lehem Chapel Ceremony.
Grandson OF Late Bishop satterIee
VIII Assist I'm ServIceS-Choir
of 1OO TO Sing.

Assisted by the grandson OF the late
Bishop Henry Y. satterlee, under whose
supervision the work was begun. Bishop
Alfred Harding will lay the corner stone
or the Bethlehem Chapel OF the Holy Ma
tiyity next Tuesday afternoon. An elab.
crate programme is being arranged by
Rev. William De Vries and Canon g. c.
", Bratenahl.
Bishop Charles II Brent, OF the Philip
pine Islands. who was first elected 10 sue
coed Bishop Satterlee but declined tina
Office. viii assist az the ceremonies. Sixty
clerg9men, Of Washington and vicinity.
viii attend.
The services viii begin az o'clock.
Appropriate gospel hymns will be sung
by large vested choir which will be &C
companied by a section or the Marine
Band. Bishop Brent will preach the ser
mon Of the day after the laying OF the
corner stone by Bishop Harding and little
Henry Y. Satterlee
The corner stone will be laid IN the crypt
OF the cathedral, directly beneath the
Chancel II was twelve years ago Sunday
that tie peace cross was erected by
Bishop Satterlee, marking the beginning
OF the cathedral work
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
DON'T STAY FAT.

This is fashions decree as well as the general
verdict OF humanity in general. Fatness is de
spised by tVery One-fat people most Of all You
must be thin 10 be popular. attractive comfortable
OF contented How 10 accomplish this much de-
sired end without danger 10 health or resulting
wrinkles or habbiness was an unanswered question
until the discovery Of the famous Marmola Pre-
soriptim Now that this method has proved 10 be
absolutely harmless. and the sane formula is put
I'D in the form Of Maunola Prescription Tablets
thousands Of men and women are reducing to nat
Jral symmetry at the rate Of pound or more
day and are in better health and spirits from the
change. This method Of reduction is no hardship
on the smallest purse. as al druggists sell large
case Of Marmols Prescription Tablets for 75c.. or
the Marnola Co, S57 Monroe ave-. Detroit Mich
win mail full case for the same small amount
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS.


L. :. DcEI, OF AgfiCA4iAIrs weather bureau
Washington Tuesday October o. 1905 D m
The storm which vas centeTed over Lake Superior
Monday night has moved eastward and is now cen
tered OF the New England coast During Tuesday
il caused rains IN the Middle and North Atlantic
States and the Lower Lake region. Another dis
turbance IS causing light rains IN the Dakotas but
generally throughout the Middle and Southern
districts fair weather has continued.
The temperature has not changed materially In
shy portion Of the country. East Of the Mssissppi
River the readings are generally not lar from the
seasonal normal while to the westward they are
considerably above.
The storm on the New England coast viii move
directly eastward into the ocean followed b. clear
ing weather IN the North Atlantic States. Fair
weather in fact is indicated for the eatirs country
east Of the Mississippi River with the exception Of
the Upper Lake regions where conditions Will
become unsettled by Wednesday night. the dis
urhance IN the Northwest advances eastward OF
southwark. This disturbance VIII also cause rains
in the Upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys and
the northern and central portions Of the Rocky
Mountain region. Fair weather will continue in
the South
In the Eastern States the temperature will not
change materially but area Of cool weather will
oTeTspread the Northwestern States during Wednes-
day moving eastward and covering the central val
leys by THURSDAY night
The winds along the New England coast will be
brisk northWesterly: on the Middle Atlantic coast
moderate west TO northwest. becoming variable; on
the South Atlantic coast light northwesterly. be-
coming variable; the Gulf coast light variable
on the Greal Lakes moderate variable.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
CENSUS ON LIVING COST.
Bureau TO Issue Bulletin from Farm
ing Districts.

A census bulletin soon to be issued Is
expected 10 add fuel to the flame OF dis
cussion as 10 the causes for the present
high cost of living. This bulletin will
give in part the returns OF the agricul-
tural census made under the direction Of
the Federal authorities. and will show
that. whereas the present value OF all
the farms in the United States is an
proximately $4,000, 900 600. as compared
with a little more than $40 900. 100000 in
1890. acreage has declined
The expenditures for farm labor are
said 10 show a general increase of 50
per cent This increase is represented by
an uplift In the wages paid on the farm,
the figures showing that there has been
no increase in the number Of laborers
employed
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
SETTLING FISHERIES CASE.
Canada and United States May Enter
Into Direct Negotiations.

Ottawa. Oct 25.-The Canadian and
Newfoundland governments have, il IS
said, decided TO enter into direct nego-
tiations with the United States with the
object of settling those points in the
North Atlantic fisheries arbitration award
which had been referred by The Hague
tribunal 10 a committee of experts.
In spite Of the British foreign office
objections TO II on the grounds of proce-
dure this course has received the ap-
prevail OF the London authorities. and if
1t is acceded 10 by the United States it
will obliviate the necessity of summoning
a committee of experts and bring the pro-
ceedings connected with the award 10 a
flnal conclusion at a much earlier date
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
SCRAMBLE TO HEAR CARUSo.
Riot Outside Royal Opera House
stopped by Police.

Berlin. Oct. &.-A Caruso riot. similar
70 the one that occurred a year ago. took
place last night outside the Royal Opera
House. The box Office put out a NOTES
10 the effect that all the tickets for the
performance in which Caruso was 10 sing
had been sold. Thereupon the public
swarmed around the ticket spectators
and the tumult was so serious that the
police drove the crowd in front or the
opera house back as far as the Tiergar-
ten. a half mile distant
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
GIANT PUMPKIN GONE.
Monster Weighing 125 Pounds
Taken from Field

Georgetown. Del. Oct. 25.-The largest
pumpkin Of the season, weighing I25
pounds and raised by former Sheriff A.
B. Robinson, has disappeared. and a hunt
in every direction viii be made TO recover
the much-prized pumpkin. The vegetable
came from a field which produced big
ones this year, but the prize OF all was
the one which weighed 125 pounds.
Intending to put it on exhibition. Rob
inson's indignation was great when he
went to the patch and found the big
pumpkin gone. Although It may turn
out TO be a practical joke. the big
pumpkin having been stolen bv Robin
sons friends, the ex-sheri6 believes that
it is gone forever, but will make a strong
effort 10 find the thief.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
SCHOONER YACHT BURNED.
Handsome Craft, Valued at S25. 600
Owned by John 4. Fish.

iary schooner Yacht Senta of the New
York Yacht Club and owned by John
A. Fish, OF New York was burned to the
waters edge. and then sank at her an
chorage in Edgartown Harbor early to-
day.
Mr. Fish. his guests-Mrs. O. A Will
Jams, of Noank, Conn. and Miss X. S
Brown, of New York-the sailing master.
Capt. Wallace Brown, OF Noank, and
the crew OF four men escaped injury and
reached the short in the yachts boat
The Senta was valued at $4,000, and
there was in addition about $500 worth
OF stores on board in readiness for a
cruise IN Florida waters.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
WANT WIDER CHANNEL.
Southeast wnShfngtOnInnS Ask for
Change in Act.

The Southeast Washington Citizens
Association last night voted to recon-
mend 10 the Commissioners that the act
Of Congress adopting a 9O-foot channel
from the mouth of the Anacostia River
TO the navy yard be changed 70 read
twenty-four feet. Capt. William r
LQckett who is chairman OF the commit
tee on waterways. believes the chan
mel is insufficient in depth, being unable
e. accommodate the large boats now ply
ing on the Potomac.
The committee on streets reported that
the four railroad spurs crossing South
Capitol street endanger human life and
should be removed. These spurs, il is
said, are Of a private nature, leading to
coal and wood yards. The present off,
GERS were unanimously reelected for the
following year
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
BEAR IN DARK CAR.
Charcoal Worker Finds Ii and Runs
Three Miles.

Robbins. Del. Oct 25.-when Morris
Wilson found a live bear in a boxcar
which he was loading with charcoal. he
almost died from fright and run three
miles to his home. nor could he be in
duced 10 resume work.
He had left the car open when he
quit work the previous night. About 4
o'clock in the morning. when he wheeled
a barrow into the end OF the dark car
his feet struck some massive body. and.
reaching out his hand. touched something
fuzzy. With a roar a brown bear raised
up in the dim light and Wilson started
on his three-mile run.
The animal belonged 10 two Italians
who had slept in the car over night
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
TREASURY CLERKS SAFE.
Officials Say Rumors OF Refrench-
ment Are Unfounded.


1t Was stated at the offices OF the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury and OF Assistant
Secretary Andrew yesterday that Erred
erick A. Cleveland, who Is said to be
making a study of departmental eco
nomics. will not make any recommenda-
tons concerning employees under Secre-
tary MacVeagh. Stories of radical re-
trenchment on the part of the Treasury
officials with regard 10 the number and
salaries OF employees, were said 10 be I'M
founded.
Rumors that Mr.. Cleveland was pre-
pared 10 WELD the ak with vigor, and
that he had already denoted several
clerks whom he found were drawing un-
reasonably large salaries. were denied. as
was the report that a needless service"
list. TO which six women In one bureau
had been transferred, had been created
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
JUDGE DOAN OWNS
STOCK In CONCERN
Admits Interest in Get
Fame Enterprise"
ELDER RETURNS HERE TODAY
Accused Agent of Biographical So
ciety Ready TO Answer Questions
Regarding His "Hali of Fame In
Full Morocco" - Scheme which
Caused His Arrest in Newark.

Judge Robert E. Doan. who, on learn
Ing that Abraham P. T. Elder. general
manager and solicitor OF the National
Biographical Society, with headquarters
in the Colorado Building. had been ar
rested in Newark. N j.. charged with
swindling a woman Of that city, denied
he was connected with the "get-fame-
quick" enterprise, admitted last night
that he was president of the society,
and said he owned 1000 shares OF stock
in it,
Judge Doan, when seen at his home.
1904 G street. last evening. willingly an
swered questions,
Are you connected with the National
Biographical society?" he was asked.
No"
Resigned as President.
Are you not president OF the society?"
I resigned September 80 of this year"
Was your resignation accepted2"
No"
DO you own stock in the enterprise? %
Yes, own 1900 shares of the stock
In order that ! may hold Office"
Then, you are still connected with the
soeiety?"
mo. My connection with the society
ceased when I resigned September 80 /
only took hold OF the thing In the first
place 10 help Gen. Grosvenor
Expects Elder To-day.
The Judge expects Elder to arrive in
Washington this morning. ready to an
swer any questions that might be asked
of him regarding his hall OF fame in
full morocco"
The local police yesterday received a
request from the Newark officials ask
ing that a search be made for a police
record in connection with Elders enter
prises. The police department failed 10
ind anything relating to any previous
dealings With the police on the part OF
the accused man.
II was learned yesterday that Mrs.
Lucy S. Bahnsen. secretary OF the Ma
tional Biographical Society and a stock
holder 10 the extent Of $4,000, has sent
Elder 500. which. it is said, he had on
deposit in a bank here 10 aid him in his
fight for freedom.
Held rs a SwIndIer
The latest report from Newark saws
that Elder is being held on a charge OF
having swindled Miss Minerva Van Horn.
OF that city out Of $625 in connection with
a proposition to publish the biography OF
Peter Van Horn in a book.
Il is believed that the contemplated
publication was 70 be in the Book of
Presidents. toward which so many
prominent people have contributed in or
der that they might ind a place among
the famous.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
MAYNARD BOYS NABBED.
Two Southern Tourists Coming Back
Home To-day.

After a weeks wandering through
Virginia, two boys, Harold McCalmont.
OF 1907 X street northwest. and Nesrino
Morresso. Of 500 f street northwest,
were picked up in Berryville. Va, yes
terday by officials.
The boys ran away from their home on
October Il, and intended going South.
They managed 10 elude detectives and
constables until they were seen strolling
about the streets of Berryville, tired and
hungry.
They were given a good meal and will
be brought home this morning.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES


AyTlCE or EXPIRATION or LICENSES an.
nee Of the Assessor, D. c.. October 10 lgi0-Sa.
zee IS hereby given tha: on the slsT DAY OF
oCTObEk. 1915. viii expire ali licenses tssrs6 :.
me Assessor Of the District Of Columbia 70 snths
eAries anetioneeTs automobile sicTLgs wsrsbo,sA.
banks and bankers. bin posters billiard pod a.
other tables, bowling alleys. pr0prstsrs q bsrous
pfeeers ana Brewers agents boarding houses poblie
DAths mediums, clairsoyanis palmists &c caftjs
aeAsss commission merchants. cigar dealers cor
uaetofs, carriage and wagon makers. eoufsctioners
dealers IN secondhand pefs0nal property dealerx m
markets. dealers IN Fireworks, dealers IN gasolue
dealers IN kerosene oil sud oils q ike grades as-
'llieis, fuel hncs;ers horisss prupFetoss Of hotels
employment agents. Investment companies rro-
raietors Of public halls pubic PARKS livery sia-
bles' isnndries ls;eam and hand. lars and in.
prosement companies railroad ticket brokers' res
isurants and eating houses real sstats agents pro
pristors of slot machines uOpnetorz of thsatsrs.
undertakers. and wholesale liquor dealers An u~r-
sons desiring TO continue their business OF pfofes-
sion as above described mnst promptly renew their
license. NA. p. RICHARDS. Asssssog, D. c.
ociZ i3.1s.D8H
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
LocnI Temnerntnre.

Midnight 81 q. ~. 49, a. m, i3 a. m. -;
a. m, Il: 10 a. m. 30; Il noon. Co. D. m. So
y NJ. 81; 6 D. m, So p. M, ST. 10 p. m. 81
Maximum. s. minimum. ~
Relative humidity-5 a. m. IS; p n, Il; ?. n
Sc. Rainfall Is p. n. 70 p. NJ. COL Hours Of
sunshine. IL. Per cent OF possible sunshine. ls
Temperature same date last year-Maximum, 81
minimum. 81.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
French President Guarded.

Paris. Oct. 25.-President Fallieres and
the members Of the cabinet are being
guarded constantly as the result of the
appearance OF an anarchistic circular
condemnlng the ministers to death be-
cause of the conviction in the courts OF
the militant members among the railway
strikers.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26

George Bell, fifteen years old, of s25is
Seventh street northwest. solved the
ghost mystery which has been fright
ening the neighborhood of Columbia and
Ontario roads, by going into the haunt
ed house. What he found there proved
to be IAN Individual stealing electric
globes" according to the boys story.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
Pushing "Bathtub Trust suit.

The Department Of Justice will begin
taking testimony at Pittsburg on October
I3l in its suit against the Standard SAM
tary Manufacturing Company, known as
the 'bathtub trust" Edwin P. eros
venor special assistant to the Attorney
General. viii represent the government.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
NAVY YARD HAS DANCE.
Gun Factory Pleasure CIub Gives
Premier of Season.

Premier al SSAaon.
Beginning its third year. the Naval
Gun Factory Band Pleasure Club last
night held It's first monthly ball Of the
season at the Washington Navy Yard
]. G. Moody. the director, acted as mas
ter Of ceremonies and instituted several
novel features in the programme.
One of the prettiest and most sue
cessful OF his ideas was a so-called
moonlight" dance. obtained by special
lights, cleverly grouped and eolored
This effect was popular, and the 800
dancers encored II repeatedly. On the
four walls OF the hall were groups
OF colored lights. representing anchors
and other naval devices. and in each
corner OF the hall stood models OF
ships and OF representative naval
buildings.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
Grecian Assembly Dissolved.

The King OF Greece has signed a decree
dissolving the National Assembly. ac-
cording to a dispatch received at the
State Department yesterday from George
II. Moses. American Minister at Athens.
The present government will remain in
power pending a new election.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
VISIT TO VAR SHIP
SETS A PRECEDENT
TAFT Feted by Commander OF
Argentine Navy.
VESSEL GAILY DECORATED
Besides Guests OF Honor, Army ana
Navy Officers Are Entertained at
Luncheon-Officers Of Legation at
Lat Satisfy Their Wish to Enter
tain the Chief Executive.

President TAFT was guest for a short
time yesterday on foreign war ship, the
Presidente Sarmiento. training ship OF
the Argentine Republic. The President
left the White House just before o'clock
and drove 10 the Washington Navy Yard.
The Argentine man-of-war was lying in
the harbor just of the navy yard.
A luncheon was served at o'clock, at
which Capt Enrique Fliess. who COM
manded the training ship. was the host.
The vessel was decorated not only with
fags bunting, and steamers. but there
was an attractive display OF plants and
flowers. Covers were laid for ten,
Oners Toast to President
Capt Fliess. in Offering & toast 10 the
President and 20 the United States gov
eminent, said:
Mr. President: This unpretentious ship which
has already registered In its lOgbOok three voyages
around tho world and more than 1000 miles q
navigation through al the seas has always been
commanded and manned BY captains officers. and
crews born IN Argentina. and has had the occasion
In her long career Of being honored with the pres
enco on board Of most Of the rulers presidents Of
the different friendly states visited but to complete
her naval service there thing wanting and
that is tho one which Nc arc celebrating TODAY
when We have the honor Of having board for the
hrst time the President Of the United States and
the honorable members Of its government This
most happy event. your excellency, viii have a
most smTathetical echo IN Argentina and IN that
way viii put more in evidence the cordial relations
and the sincerity q our friendship.
To remember this / drink 10 the prosperity Of the
United States, &c your personal happiness, Mr.
President, and 70 that Of the honorable members OF
your government
Response by the President.
In responding 10 the toast. President
Taft said that both he and Secretary OF
State Knox had always had the desire 10
visit Argentina, and that he had not ex-
pected the opportunity of stepping on
Argentine soil. as represented by the
frigate PTesidente Sarmiento would pre-
sent itself so soon. He said he was avail
ing himself of this opportunity TO salute
the Argentine Chief Of State, and for
wishing the prosperity Of the government
he had Just inaugurated-
Senior JacintO L. Villegas. the Argentine
charge d'affaires. spoke briefly but with
enthusiasm OF the friendship OF the two
countries.
Members OF the Cabinet. and army and
navy officers were among those present.
Regarded as a Precedent.
It was said in official circles yesterday
that this is the first time a President Of
the United CtatAs has hAen entertained
aboard a for
nally a fore
The officer
N Washingt
before they
vitations 60
went 20 ReN - r .s-
President ha ..
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26

New York Oct. 5.-ATiyed: Kaiser Wilhelm II
from Bremen. Potsdam. Rotterdam: Chicago. from
Hamburg.
Arrived out: Kronprinzessin Cecilie at Bremen
Lusitania. at Liverpool kroonland at Antwerp
Cleveland, at Hamburg; La GascoRne at Havre
Sailed from foreign ports: Kaiser Wilhelm de-
Crosse from Bremen Koenigin Luise, from Gibral
tar
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
woman's shoulder DIsIIocated.

Miss Amaryllis Gillett. ifty-two years
old, of 2225 r street northwest. while as
eending the steps in the Huyler Building
yesterday morning. fell and sustained
dislocatlon OF the left shoulder. She was
sent 70 the Garfield Hospital and later
attended by DR.. /. H. Reichederfer
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
Engtneer Gets a .Ca.er Jones. ;.

Howard Lloyd, thirty-two years old, OF
5l3 Second street southeast, an engineer
on the Pennsylvania Railroad. while al
work In the Anaoostia yards, fell from
his engine ard received a bad scalr
wound LLOYD was brought 70 Provi-
denee Hospital, where he was treated.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
Labor Lenders TO sneak

Samuel Gompers. Frank Morrison. Ar
thur Holder. and other labor leaders will
address mass meeting at Typographical
Temple tonight IN the interests Of the
fight against open shops" in Washing
ton. Washington local OF the musicians
union will furnish music.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
Baby Killed by Fan.

Fenton Thurston. a negro baby. eight
cen months old. of 27OS Dumoarton ave-
nue. northwest. died last night at Freed
mems Hospital, as result Of falling
from the third-story window at its home
The Washington herald., 1910-10-26
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide. 2:l3 a. m. and 2.s2 o. m. Low
tide 800 a. n. and IA D. m.
To-morrow-High tide 32l a. m. and SIS ,. m.
Low tide, 1891 q. N. and iosS0 p. m