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The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
mrs. SMALLEY FEELS HURT
Denies that Salvation Army Home
Has Insanitary Features.
Health officer woodward to Probe
Her Statement and Preliminary
Report OF Inspector.

The American Salvation Army home,
at John Marshall place and c street
northwest, for orphan children. is under
investigation by the health department.
A preliminary report by one Of the de-
partments inspectors mentions insani-
tary features about the home, and also
the alleged supplying of impure milk to
some Of the tots.
Mrs. John smaIley. wife OF Commander
smalley, Of the army. emphatically re-
flutes the report The home. she said,
is omen at ali hours for inspection OF its
sanitary features and the feeding OF the
children.
She denied especially one feature Of the
health department information that one
child had been found drinking out OF
bottle which had caked stale milk on the
nipple. -,
what he saw" she said. was child
drinking from a bottle OF mix Win
shredded wheat in II. Some Of the shreds
adhered to the nipple.
Another charge that Straus mix or
dered for two children had been DIVIDED
up among five is not correct. We nave
three children feeding exclusively on lao-
oratory milk and FIVE on bottled mix.
THE balance of the children are mere
| ,nfants and are taken care Of by their
mothers personally.
Better plumbing. toilets. and separate
beds for the children, it is said. have
been recommended, and also the ehmlna-
lion of an alleged ill-kept stable In the
rear. which is dangerous as ny breeder.
| Screens are also required, according 70
| the report
Dr Woodward. of the health depart
ment. said that both the inspector re-
| port and Mrs. Smalleys Statements
would be thoroughly prooed ana the
evils. II any. remedied, or otner neces'
| sary action taken.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
.SUAVE YOUNG SWINDLERS
CALL AT SEVERAL HOUSES

Mrs. Hollis showed him all the vacant
rooms, but It developed that the stran-
ger knew quite as much about the house
as did the occupant.
When Mrs. fTSilis went 10 procure some
money later TO pay a bill she found that
the hiding place, a concealed drawer In
a buffet in the dining-roOm. had been
robbed OF $40 She remembered then
that the stranger. who had thanked her
so heartily, had been left in the dining
room while she went 10 answer the door
for another caller.
Modest In Demand.
When a bright looking young man APP
peared at the door of Mrs. Touhey's resi-
dence and told the servant that he had
been sent to collect a subscription to the
George Washington Hospital fund. he
was shown into the parlor and asked the
amount
He was very oblising, and stated that
Mrs Touhey had promised but 80 cents
1t was handed over by the servant in the
absence OF her mistress.
Descriptions Of both were placed IN the
hands of the police, and they are warn
Ing housekeepers to beware Of suave
young men who ring door bells.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30

Two irate matrons. who lost pin money
by listening 10 plausible stories from
couple OF affable young men, demanded
that the police send sleuths 20 regain
their lost wealth.
Mrs. Mamie Hollis. of Az B street
southeast, poured a story into the ears
OF the detectives about a well-dressed
and nice-mannered chap who robbed her
money drawer while she was showing
him what nice, cool rooms she had to
rent
Mrs. Annie E. Touhey, of lTl2 Eight
eenth street northwest, only lost half a
dollar, but she was Just as anxious TO
get the "gumshoe" men on the trail.
An alleged student. who said he was
collecting for George Washington Uni
versity. was the man she wanted locked
UP.
Robbed Concealed Drawer.
Mrs. Hollis was the first TO report her
loss to the police. Returning from
chat with a next-door neighbor. Mrs. Hol-
lis found a well-dressed young man wait
ing on her doorstep. He asked II 1t
would be possible for him 10 obtain a
room there.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
COTTON LEAK CASES CLOSED.
Edwin S. Holmes Fined $4,000 on
Admission of Technical Guilt.

Edwin S. Holmes, ir., yesterday, be-
fore Justice Gould, denied being guilty
of a conspiracy to defraud the United
States, but admitted that he was tech
nically guilty of the charge of miscon-
duct in Office while serving as associate
statistician in the Department of Agri-
culture.
Holmes withdrew his demurrer 10 the
indictments returned against him in 1906
in connection with the cotton leak.
Justice Gould imposed a fine OF 5000,
which was paid, thereby following his
action in the case of Moses Haas and
Frederick A. Peekham, of Cincinnati, last
Friday. The action Of Holmes yesterday
closes the cotton Leak matter in the
local courts.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
COMMITTEE LACKS FUNDS.
Senators Unable to Investigate Gore
Charges of Bribery.

It has Just leaked out that the mem
bers Of the Senate committee. appoint
ed TO probe the Gore charges, in which
bribery was alleged in connection with
Oklahoma Indian contracts. expressed
great annoyance Monday when It dawn
ed on them that they had not been pro-
vided with funds TO defray the cost Of
their labors.
When the resolution OF inquiry was
passed Saturday night, Senators Hale
and Hughes stated that no appropriation
was desired. This evidently escaped the
notice Of Senator Jones. OF Washington,
and the other members Of the commit
tee. The committee, therefore, has the
authority to make an investigation. but
the wherewithal is lacking. Accordingly,
the committee VIII not meet until Con-
gress assemblies in December.
Despite the thoughtlessness OF the
Senate. there will be an inquiry into IN
dian affairs IN Oklahoma The House, in
creating a committee OF inquiry. gave It
broad powers as well as funds with
which 10 make its researches. No direct
appropriation was made. but the House
resolution provided that all the expenses
of the committee should be paid out of
the House contingent fund.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
MRS. tom" PIERCE RAvING.
CIubman's Divorced Wife still Pa
tEeD, in Alcoholic Ward.

New York, June Craving on her cot
In the Bellevue Hospital alcoholic ward
tonight lies Mrs. Thomas Pierce. d.
vorced wife OF millionaire highly placed
in Boston and New York society.
Mrs. Pierce. who is herself well known
in society, especially in its several hunt
ing sets, was to have been arraigned to-
dav In the Yorkville Court for disturbing
the peace yesterday at the Casino in Gen.
trail Park. She is a prisoner in the ward
The Bellevue physicians decided to-day
that Mrs. Tom" who had been delirious
ALI night and was still aeutely hysterical
wss in no condition to 60 out.
IT Is alleged that Mrs. Pierce visited
the Casino with two women and partool
of sundry drinks. Then it is further
charged she became boisterous- Tht
women tried to get Mrs. Pierce away
but she said no"
They fed in a taxicab before Policeman
Higgins arrested her. after vainly trying
TO have her go away peaceably.
She wanted to drive off in her owl
touring car. but could not crank 1t. Thei
she was given ride TO the Arsenal sta
| ton
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congess-opsn g. u TO 70 :. n. O
secular days; from D N 10 10 .. n. % Sundays
and on certain holidays
Public Iltzsry-open . 8, u. TO ? ,. n. hassdRzzs
q. N. to p m; sundsys 70 p a.
White H0use-open 10 a. N, to ?. n.
United ststes Capitoi-0pen =. n. to 80 , ~
Corc1an Gallery Of Art-Open tfresi Toesday,
Thursday Saturday $50 10 p N; Sunday. - "a
$50 D n Other days &c admission.
State, War. and Navy DepsFtments-opsp g. n.
TO D m CThe original Defamation Of Independ-
ence is In the library at the State Departmsnt.
United States Treasury-open a. m TO 2 p m
United States Patent ofies-opss a. n 70 :
p. N.
United States Pension Buresu-oDsn :. N 70 {
p N.
United States Post-onice-open a. N. to ,. N
Washington City Post-ofsce-0pen al hourz. Tia
Dead Letter Office is In the city post-of6ce.)
National Botanic Gardens-open a. IA. to p Ne
Fish Colnmission-0pen q. N. to 40 p Ens
Army Medical Museum-open q. n. TO 40 p n.
National Museum-open a. N. to 80 ,. N. ent
Guiding hodays).
Agricultural Department-open a. n to 4&
p. N.
Buresu & Engraving and PrintinE-open s. Ne
washington Monument Fss5ss feet in heishp-opsn
$50 a. m. to 40 p N. (EleEstor runs from a. N
TO p. NJ
Smithsonian lnsttut1on-Opsn ,. n 70 -
7. m. Including holidays
Government Printing oface-open 10 .. N to
p N.
| Navy Yard-Open q. n. TO $50 2. y.
southworth Cottage. %th and Prospect ave.
Key Mansion-Hosne Of Francs Scott Key, autnos
Of The Star Spangird Banner Sis street roEtn.
vest. Open daily, except Sunday. =. n 70 %
| Q. N. Admission free
IN THE SUBURBS
BIOLOGICAL Park-opsn all day.
| Rock Greek Bridge and Para.
Chew Chase and Kensingtou.
Naval observatory-open .. N. to p ~
Mount Vernon 1.-THE home and tomb Of WAshios
/ ton)--open II a. m. to D. N.
United States SOLDIER Hone-0peu q. "a q
sunset.
! United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Nd
Arlington National Cemetsys
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
MASONS HONOR WILLIS.
Venerable Trustee Presented with
Thirty-third Degree Jewel.

Venerable Trustee Presented with
Thtrty-third Degree Jewel.
Edward Mott Willis was presented with
= handsome thirty-third degree jewel by
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Ma
sons FOR the Southern Jurisdiction Of the
limited States. Tuesday night, in honor of
the twenty-frst year of his service on
tho hoard OF trustees. The presentation
speech was made by Francis a. Sebring,
newly elected preceptor of Robert de
Bruce Council of Kadosh.
Mr.. Willis. who is suffering from
stroke Of paralysis. answered IN a letter
read by DR.. A B. Chamberlain, secretary
general OF the rite.
The following were elected officers OF
Robert de Bruce Council: F. A Sebring
thirty-third degree honorary, preceptor
Harry Rothschild, thirty-second degree
first subpreceptor; Fred NJ. Book, thirty
second degree. X. c. c. H, second sub
preceptor; Robert F. Mentzei. thirty-sec-
ond degree, chancellor; Nathan WE'LL
thirty-second degree. orator; Louis Gold
smith. thirty-third degree honorary, al
moner and treasurer, and Elmer z
Simpson. thirty-second degree. X. c. c
H, recorder.
The preceptor-eleet made the following
appointnents: James II. Mcintosh, thirty
second degree. master Of ceremonies
J. A. Bailey, thirty-second degree, tur-
copolier; John L. Hargroye, thirty-second
degree, draper; John H. Won Hermann
thirty-second degree. first deacon; w
seton TrunneIl, thirty-second degree, sec
ond deacon; J. Worth Carnahan. thirty
second degree, bearer OF beauseant; Ar
thur NJ. Bugden, thirty-second degree
bearer second standard: Charles G. F
Toepper, thirty-second degree, bearer
third standard, and F. William Ernst
thirty-second degree, lieutenant of the
guard
The officers elected and appointed were
installed by Sterling Kerr, Jr.. thirty
third degree honorary. deputy for the in
spectOr general
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
CLOSED CARS NOT PROTESTED
District Railway Commission Denies
Report in Statement.
Citizen Suggests that Vestibules Be
Thrown Open on the Fourteenth
Street Line.

There have been no protests from the
public against operating closed cars in
hot weather. according 10 a statement
made at the District Electric Railway
Commission Offices yesterday.
The commission keeps q box 10 receive
contributions from the public. anonymous
or otherwise. and it promises such COM
plants VIII be considered in confidence.
There was no regular weekly meeting
Of the commission yesterday.
The nearest approach 10 q complaint
against closed cars was a suggestion
from a citizen that the closed vestibuIes
Of Fourteenth street cars be opened.
Even then there was no suggestion that
the regular open cars be used in the
place of the pay-as-you-enter type
The announcement was made by the
commission after considerable newspaper
criticism OF stuffy cars in summer.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30

Lawrence H. Hopkins. one OF the old
est residents of Washington. and a re-
tired business man, died OF paresis yes
terday morning at his home. III G street
southwest.
Mr.. Hopkins had been III for the last
five weeks. and a few days ago physi-
clans expressed little hope for his re-
covery.
about two years ago his health failed.
causing him 10 retire from active bust
ness, but, despite his seventy-four years,
he kept up remarkably well.
Born of Quaker Parents.
Born OF Quaker parents IN Towson.
Nd. on September "a, 1885, Mr.. Hopkins
received the carefsl training of the old
time sect. He was graduated from the
old Westtown school in Pennsylvania
In 1864 Mr.. Hopkins came 70 Washing
ton, entering the firm Of John r. Elvins,
war supplies contractors to the Federal
government, Just after his marriage to
Miss Emily NJ. Balderston, of Cecil Coun-
". Nd.
Mr.. Hopkins took up the management
of the hardware department. Later he
bought the business and started for him
self
For many years he conducted one OF
the most up-to-date hardware and house
hold furnishing stores IN Washington.
the building being located in Pennsyl-
vania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, until his retirement
Belonged to Friends.
He was a member OF the Society of
Friends Harmony Lodge. F. A. A. NJ,
and the fraternaI society of Knights OF
Honor.
Besides his wife. Mr.. Hopkins is sur
vived By four children, Frank F. Hop
kins Mrs Florence H. Ridenour. and
Mrs. Robert B. Anderson, Of this city,
and Joseph J. Hopkins, OF New York
City.
Funeral services VIII be- held to-mor-
row afternoon at 100 o'clock at the
family residence. Interment will be in
Glenwood Cemetery The officiating
cIergymen will be Rev. Or. B. T. Bit
finger, former pastor OF Westminster
Presbyterian Church. lifelong friend.
and Rev. 7. Z. Davis. present pastor OF
the church Mr.. Hopkins was member
of Westminster Church for many years.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
KIPLING'S LATEST.

They talk of Kpngs latest rhyme; my friends come round
and quote it, and all agree that it's crime don't believe he
wrote it. The who used beat the drum with lots of Drawn
and gredo you suppose he'd come to blowing on
whistle? I've heard lions roar that sent the beasts
treating YOU cannot scoe know when sheep
beatng I've read my Kpng pretty WELL like his blooming
phrases his have noble swell and re of smoke and
bazes And he who them whose voice
was thunder his harp fashioned plan that made the
pie wonder And there pipe absurd from some milk
nurred STRIPPING and you remark The voice you've heard is
all that's left of Kplng" Come off, my rendi Avaunt and
FIRE that warmed him He couldn't write such
dope as that unless YOU chloroformed him
c,.,, rom =, e ,,,.A.w Adams, WALT MASON.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
WILL GRANT SPECIAL RATES.
Railroads in Southeast Cooperate
with Knoxville Exposition.


with Knoxville Exposition.
Special to The Washington Herald
Knoxville. Tenn. June 2s.-For the
Appalachian exposition. TO be held in
Knoxville September u to October u.
the railroads OF the Southeastern terri
tory have granted low rates. making
possible the attendance OF thousands
The exposition being especially designed
for the States Of the Appalachian re-
gion. there is expected a large patronage
OF coach excursions. TO be run on Tues
days and Thursdays during the EXPOSE
ton period, for which the rate will be
approximately cent mile Travelled.
Tickets at approximately III cents a
mile travelled will be on sale during the
exposition These will be good IN Pull
man sleepers, and will allow a ten-day
stay In Knoxville. Some OF the rates
for the coach excursions VIII be: Wash
ington, s1075; Richmond, 1915; Norfolk,
81. O5: Memphis. $50; Cincinnati. $50;
Atlanta. $3.50; New Orleans. $1245; Jack
sonville, sl1.2o; ST. Louis, Sl2-55; Augusta,
$40: Charleston, S10s0: Chattanooga,
81 %; Bristol, 1872. and Nashville, 1876.
1t is expected that $4,000 persons will
visit the exposition.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
CONTENTION OVER WHEEL TAX.
impeachment to Collection in Alb
sence of Penalty for NOnpayment.

impeachment TO Collection in Alb
sence of Penalty for NOnpayment.
The so-called wheel tax" which IS
the subject OF a special test case in the
Court of Appeals. has caused much in
quiry at the District Building from per-
sons who are anxious to find out II It
VIII be in effect next year.
According to the statement OF Assessor
Richards. there will be no change in the
tax next season. except in the event
that the court brings in a decision that
the tax Is not legal, or finds that there
IS some other impeachment to its being
imposed
This tax should really be spoken OF as
seat tax" for It is the forced pay
ment of a certain sum on each seat in
an automobile Under the law authoriz-
ing il. the District can claim s. for each
two-seated machine and g for each
additional seat This bill went into eff
feet on March 8, 1909. and has been the
subject of much controversy ever since.
The impediment to the collection Of this
tax is the fact that there is no penalty
attached TO nonpayment
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
HORSEMEN TO DECIDE.
Show in the Early Fall Will Be Dis
cussed Tonight.

At a meeting OF the Riders and Drivers
Association tonight, at Metropolitan Ho-
tel. It will be decided whether or not
there will be a Washington horse show
in the early fall.
Omcers for the year will also be elected,
but the magnet that is expected 70 draw
every horseman who is member OF the
association TO the meeting is the prohS
ability that there viii be an extended
discussion about the next horse show. a
definite date for the next ring event may
be selected tonight.
The last two shows under the auspices
Of the association demonstrated so clearly
10 the promoters that Washington will
patronize such events that 1t is a GER
tainty they VIII be made semi-annual
fixtures.
Melvin c. Hazen and other prominent
horsemen are said TO be in favor OF OBJ
tanning an Enclosure, or building one. for
the next ring show. II one-half the
crowds at the last show attended at a
nominal fee the inclosed show would
easily pay for itself.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30

Charges have been laid before the State
Department by DR.. Salvador Castrillo,
agent here of the revolutionary govern
ment, that former President Zelaya, Of
Nicaragua. is backing the Madriz fac
ton with his personal fortune. reported
10 amount TO about S9.0O0000.
1t was also intimated that Zelaya had
a personal representative in New York.
who has attempted TO substitute Ameri-
can newspapers 10 attack the present
policy of the State Department
The Madriz gunboat Venus which was
fitted out several weeks ago at New
Orleans. 1t was said, was purchased with
money furnished by Zelaya.
Jose de Olivares. American consul at
Managua, reported to the department
yesterday that conditions there are be-
coming worse than formerly. Senior
Madriz has issued a decree levying a
forced loan Of 100000 pesos on the peo-
pie Of Western Nicaragua.
Second Forced Loan.
This is the second forced loan within
the last few weeks, the FIRST being a
loan Of 10000 pesos. imposed upon the
people OF Grenada recently.
Gen. Medina, Consul olivares added,
has been imprisoned. Gen. Medina was
the officer who. at the beginning Of the
revolution, carried out former President
zelaya's orders directing the summary
execution OF Leroy Cannon and Leonard
Groce. the two Americans who were shot.
II is expected at the State Department
that Gen. Medina will be made a scape-
goat II necessary. The censored news
papers of Mansgua. Mr.. Olivares said,
are continuing attacks on the policy OF
the United States. and have called upon
the Nicaraguan people to kill the Ameri-
can residents II the United states troops
are not withdrawn from Nicaragua.
Gunboat Bombards Town.
Thcmas P. Mofrat. American consul al
Bluehelds. reported to the department
that June Is. in capturing Prinzapulca
from the Estrada faction, the Madriz
gunboat Venus bombarded the town from
outside the bar. -Four shells were thrown
into the town.
At the same time the Nicaraguan gun
boat san Jacinto crossed the bar and
opened fire. which continued for forty
minutes The town was undefended and
ungarrisoned There were in the towr
only the civil authorities, including sis
police. No notice Of the attack was given
The interests IN the town are almost en-
tirely foreign.
Mr.. MofIat also telegraphed that OF
June q the Estrada forces. under th'
command OF Gen DuTOn. succeeded II
defeating the MadTiz troops after TIVE
hours fighting at Pearl Lagoon. and arr
at present in control OF that port. Tit
Estrada forces lost six men. the Madrii
forces eight. and 80 prisoners were taken
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
DEATH CALLS E. H. THOMAS.
Proofreader in G. p. o. for Last
Thirty-nine Years

Funeral services for Edward H
Thomas. an employe of the Govern
eminent Printing Office, who died early
yesterday morning at his home. 12S
Maryland avenue southwest, will be held
tomorrow afternoon at . o'clock at Lees
undertaking establishment, 332 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, Interment win
be in Rock Creek Cemetery.
Mr.. Thomas had been in the govern
ment Printing Office, who died early
was one of the best-known proofreaders
in Washington.
He was member Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, No. 10l. and Lincoln
Post, No 3. G. A R. He was born in
Lancaster, Pa. and was nearly sixty-six
years old. Mr.. Thomas is survived by
his wife and one son. Edward Bond
Thomas
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
COUNCIL ELECTS OFFICERS.
Junior Order of American Mechan-
les Hold Regular Meeting.

Valley Forge Council. No. 81. Junior
Order United American Mechanics held
a regular meeting and annual election Of
officers last night Arrangements were
completed for the annual excursion OF
the council to Marshal Hall on July IS.
The following officers were elected:
Counselor. c. Garrettson: vice counselor.
George Chrisman; recording secretary,
z c. Scaggs; financial secretary, D. L.
Smith; treasurer, D. Goldsmith; warden.
John W. Dickerson; conductor. S. T.
Ford; inside sentinel, l. NJ. Green; out
side sentinel. B. +. Chrisman; trustee
for six months. H. E. Chrisman: trustee
for twelve months. Andrew Russell.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30

Bismarck, n. Oak. June CIT Will be
difficult to get positive results of North
Dakota primaries before tomorrow aft
ernoon. Returns up TO midnight indicate
that McCumber, regular, and Gronna. in
surgent, are named for the Senate. with
Hanna, regular, and Helgerson, insur-
gent, named for Congress. A. A. Aaker
Fargo. possibly received the nomination
for governor.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
Receiver for Publishing Firm.

In the District Supreme Court yester-
day. in the case Of Vincent F. coughlin
against the Trades Unionist Publishing
Company. a receiver was asked for.
Charles T. Hendler. attorney for the
plaintiff. was appointed receiver and his
bond. which was fixed at $4,000, was flied
and approved.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
suicide Rematns UnidentIfed.

The police have not yet definitely iden-
tilted the man who committed suicide
Tuesday afternoon at an Avenue hotel.
The man did not a give q residence ad-
dress and signed himself as James Muir
ply" The body was photographed yes
terday at the morgue. Copies are being
sent to several cities.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
YOUNG ELOPERS F0ILED.
Uncle Takes Girl Home and Former
Manager Is Cenaured.

R. L. Bond, OF Orange. Va, who came
to Washington Tuesday on q search for
his fourteen-year-old niece, Alice Hicks.
who had started to elope with the man.
ager Of her mothers farm, found the
couple In Pennsylvania avenue yesterday
and returned to Orange with the girl last
night.
Richard Ayers, who induced the girl
to come to Washington, was let off with
a heart-to-heart talk from Capt Holm
berger Of the First precinct. He will
leave town to-day
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
NAMED TREASURY SOLICITOR.
William t. Thompson 10 Succeed
Judge VI. ID. o'ConneII in Fail.

William T. Thompson, ex-deputy attorney
general of Nebraska. has been appointed
Solicitor of the Treasury Department 20
succeed Juds NJ. D. o'Connel, whose
retirement will take effect October /.
Mr.. Thompson was an associate of
Senator Norris Brown, of Nebraska, who
was at one time attorney general of
his State, Thompson being his deputy
at the time.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-30
|. 4. HOPKINS DEAD
Retired Business Man Sue
cumbS to Paresis.
BORN OF QUAKER PARENTS

Resident Of Washington Since 1854,
when He Entered Firm of Jehn r.
EIvins, War Supplies Contractors
pioneer in Hardware and House
hold Furnishing Trade in Avenue.