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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
BELLS RING OUT
TO ANNOUNCE CITY
WELCOMED HOLIDAY

At noon yesterday the bells of the fire
engine companies and the bell in the
City Hall steeple rang out welcome 10
announce to the citizens the anniversary
of the birth of Washington. Flags fiut-
tered from many housetops in King
street. and the spirit or patriotism per
vaded the air. Notwithstanding the
threatening weather in the forenoon.
there were numbers of visitors in the
city. and during the afternoon the crowd
was augmented.
The Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com
pany last night celebrated its thirty
ninth anniversary with banquet at its
house which was attended by about one
hundred guests. The tables were taste
fully decorated and supper was served.
The company's rooms were prettily
decorated with flags and bunting for the
occasion. During the evening a number Of
members of the company made speeches.
Another club to celebrate its tenth ami
versary was the Ramblers Club, with
headquarters at 32t Cameron street. About
100 guests enjoyed a big banquet. and
during the evening an elaborate dinner
was served.
A committee from the George Washing
ton Birthday Association journey 10
Mount Vernon on the palace car Mount
Vernon" and placed a memorial wreath
on WaShington's tomb. In accordance with
its annual custom.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
PROGRESS MADE IN 100 YEARS
Senator MeCumber Delivers speech
Mt North Dakota Bauauef


The world has made more progress in
the last hundred years than in the whole
5000 years before, declared Senator Nc
Cumber, Of North Dakota, in response to
toast at abe annual banquet OF the
North Dakota Association in National
Hotel last night ITO cross the Atlantic
in washingtons time involved from one
TO three months. while to-day. surround
ed with every luxury, only five days are
required"
He observed that the occasion marked
not only the natal day of the Father of
His Country. but also that of the State of
North Dakota. which had just attained
its majority as a member of the Union.
Commenting on conditions in Washing
tons time. he said:
The means Of transportation were just
little in advance over the days of
Pharaoh; the ships of 1T76 were only a
trife improved over the craft that breast
ed the waves of Galilee: astronomy was
I only a slight degree better than under
the Chsldeans. and the f1ghtiig ships of
, John Paul Jones were just slightly in
advance Of the Roman galleys" In strik-
/ ing contrast he recounted the glories OF
the last century He closed with a euIogy
Of his native State, the home Of Choate
and Greedy.
! The banqueters numbered seventy-five,
prominent among whom were Repre-
sentatives l. B. Hanna and A. ]. Gronna,
/ OF North Dakota; Commissioner Fred
bennett of the Land Office. and Assistant
Secretary Willett NJ. Hays, of the Agri-
culture Department.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
TAX BILL IS PASSED
Upper House at Richmond
Takes Action at Last.
HONOR wAsHINGToNs NAME
After Disposing of Business Legfs-
Iature AdJOurns-HOuse Approves
Amendment to Constitution Allow
ing Commission Form of Govern
ment 20 Cities-Appropriate $1,000.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va. Feb. 22-After many
days of debate. the upper house of the
inally known as the King tax commission
bill. Later. when its disheveled form ap-
peared from the committee room, It was
known as the finance committee substi-
tute.
Both houses. after disposing OF all the
business which they desired to take up,
adjourned in memory of George Wash
ington IT was decided that the best way
to honor the Father of His Country was
by attending to the business of his native
State
one of the most important items of busi-
ness of the day was the unanimous ep-
prevail given by the house to the joint
resolution approving an amendment to the
State constitution so that in future years
cities, II they so desire. may adopt a
commission form of government.
For the second time the house refused
to allow school trustees to choose their
relatives as teachers.
After hanging fire for years, the house
to-day passed the senate bill appropriating
$3.50 for the relief Of the estate of the
late J. E. Phillips of Richmond Phillips
was made bankrupt by a fire at the Uni
versity Of Virginia, where he had con-
tract TO put up buildings for the state.
A previous legislature paid part Of the
claim, with which Mr.. Phillips paid his
debt. No law existed to make the state
pay this claim and this action was a
voluntary liquidation of what was regard
ed as a debt of honor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
Mauretania Not Disabled.

Regarding a telegram which appeared in
yesterday mornings papers quoting re-
port emanating from Berlin. Germany. of
an alleged accident which had happened
20 the steamer Mauritania. a tele-
gram received from the Cunard Steam
ship Company from New York, last night,
said that ship reports through the steamer
Campania are that the Mauritania
was 500 miles west OF Queenstown at 4
o'clock Monday; all well on board; wealth
er improving.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
BANQUET ENDS DAY
OF MASONIC ACTIVITY

-Four hundred and forty-six guests sat
down 10 a big banquet held in Armory
Han last night, which brought the Ma
sonic celebration TO a close. Shortly
before 10 O'Clock the assemblage was
called TO order by Charles n. Callahan,
master, VINO acted as POSTMASTER.
Ioasts were responded to by the follow
ing; Representative Champ Clark, of
Missourai Secretary of War Dickinson.
Gov William H. Mann. Representative
c. c. Carlin. Of Virginia. James d.
Richardson, former Representative from
Tennessee; Rev. John Wesley Hin. d.
D, OF New York
All OF the toasts we're of an informal
character, there being no set speeches.
Those present, however. lauded the move
ment for the erection of a temple TO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

L. s. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington. Tuesday, Feb. 2. 1905 =. m.
The Northwestern cold wave sITead eastward over
the Upper Mississippi Valley and southwark 20 Kan
sas during Tuesday. and the Temperature tuesday
night below IN Western Wisconsin, Iowa
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota Montana
and Wyoming. The lowest temperature reported
Tuesday was q degIees below zero al HsTe Mont
The coolest weather in the Northwestern States thus
far this winter prevails Colder weather is ais
reported from the Lake region, the Ohio Valley the
North Atlantic States. and the Southern PLAN.
States The weather IS warmer in the Southeastern
States
Rain occurred within the last twenty four hours in
the Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic and East
Gulf States and the Pacific cost and snow oc-
CURED IN the New England States. the Lake region
and the Ohio and Upper Mississippi valleys
Fair weather viii prevail during Wednesday and
Thursday in all districts east 81 the Mississippi River
exoeTt that there viii Re snov Wednesday in North
en- New York. Fair weather Is also indicated for
Wednesday and Thursday in the Mississippi Valley
and the Vest Gulf States. There viii be suow IN
the Middle Plateau and Rocky Mountain regions
Wednesday and probably Thursday and unsettled
Plains States viii be followed b. "Wednesday
night or Thursday.
marked change 10 colder weather will overrFread
the States Of the Mississippi Ritter the Middle
Mississippi Valley and the West Gulf states during
Wednesday and a further fan IS indicated for the
Atlantic States Thursday The temrerature will rse
IN the Northwestern States Wednesday ard the
Plains States and the Upper Mississippi Valley
Thursday.
Cold wave warnings have been ordered for Illinois
Eastern and Southern Iowa Missouri Wisconsin.
Lower Michigan Middle and Eastern Kansas In
diana, Ohio. Western Pennsylvania. West Virginia
Kentucky. Tennessee, Arkansas Northern Louisiana
Northern Texas. northern and central portions u
Mississippi and Alabama. ard Northwestern portion
Of Georgia.
Storm warnings an. disrlaved on the psrisc Gas
from Point Lobos northward.
The winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts viii De- moderate west and north
west: the South Atlantic coast light TO moderate
westerly; on the East Gulf coast moderate north
erly; on the West Gulf cnast moderate north and
northeast; n Lake Michigan moderate northweserly.
becoming variable.
Steamers departing Wednesday for European ports
win have moderate 10 brisk westerly winds and fair
weather 10 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
AT POINT OF DEATH.

Representative Perkins Rests East
ly, but Physicians Have No Hope.
Representative James B. Perkins, Of
New York. who is lying at the point Of
death at Garfield Hospital, where he has
been confined for more than week with
internal trouble, rested easily last night.
but DR. H. B. Deale, his physician, could
give no hope for his recovery.
DR.. Deale said it was simply a battle
of Mr.. Perkins vitality against the dis
ease. The Congressman's grit IS remark
able, and he has stood the strain without
complaint, having been conscious Of the
hopelessness of his condition Mrs. Per
kins has been a constant watcher by her
husbands bedside since he has been
taken 20 the hospital
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23

Washington. and promised their support
test seen here In recent years. 1t was
decorated throughout with flags and
bunting. while Washington's colors-
blue and buff-were in evidence on all
sides of the hall. The Illumination was
furnished by tiny incandescent bulbs
swung in myriads from one end of the
hall TO the other, over which were blue
shades, producing a delicate light. On
ali sides of the hall were palms and
ferns of an endless variety. and big cedars
formed the background Cut flowers, in
GLIDING American Beauty roses, also
added to the table decorations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
New Postmaster in Charge.
Al To The Washington Herald.

Special tn The Washington HeEaId
Rockville. Nd. Feb. 22.-WilHs B. Bur
dette, who was recently appointed by
President Taft postmaster of Rockville.
took charge of the Office to-day. He
succeeds James p. V Veirs. who held
the position nine years. WILDER S. Day
was reappointed assistant postmaster.
Postmaster Burdette soon after taking
charge. removed the post-office from the
temporary quarters in the old Mont
gomery County National Bank Building
TO the old post-office building. which has
been equipped with up-to-date fixtures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
Held for Rohhing Clerk.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Feb. 22-"Sonnie" Con-
way, notorious police character. was
arrested at noon to-day by Detective
Sergts. Bailey and Wiley and identified
by sam FretIow, the drug clerk, who was
held up last Friday night at the point
OF a pistol
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
PACKERS INQUIRY AT END.
Evidence Enough 10 TndIct Com
pany. but Not individuals.

Chicago, Feb 22.-When the Federal
grand jury convenes tomorrow morning
TO resume its investigation OF the pack
ers 1t will begin the close Of the inquiry.
II will also. il is said, take up the most
important part OF the investigation This
will be no less than TO attempt TO fasten
the blame for alleged evils on the pack
ers themselves.
1t is reported that the government has
sufficient evidence against the National
Packing Company TO justify an indict-
ment. but the evidence on hand does not
warrant Indictment of the officials of the
company.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
CHURCH TO BE REBUILT.
Corner Stone of Haddaway Edffice
Laid at BranchvfIIe.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Branchville. Nd, Feb. 2.-The corner
stone of Haddaway NJ E. Church South.
at this place. was laid this afternoon
under the auspices Of birmingham
Lodge. No. 1ss. A F. < A NJ
The masonic ceremonies connected with
the event were conducted by Judge FIJI
more Beall. assisted by the officers of
Birmingham Lodge Masons representing
Chillum Castle Lodge and Mount Herman
Lodge. of Hyattsville, were also present.
A number Of old coin. newspapers, sc,
were deposited in the box placed in the
corner stone, which bears the inscription
M. E Church South, built 1874, rebuilt
1903
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
Valuable Horse shot.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Warrenton, Va. Feb. 22.-AIiss Manning,
a valuable horse owned by J. D. Hall,
fell and broke her leg this afternoon.
The animal was shot on the spot. Miss
Manning was a great racer and had won
many big stakes in the country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23

Special to The Washington Herald
Warrenton. Va. Feb. 22.-Miss Alice
Risdon, the oldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs W. p Risdon. Of this place, and
Harry Woodselle. were married here this
afternoon at the rectory by Rev F. R.
Boston, in the presence of a few friends
only. Mr.. and Mrs. Woodselle are popu-
lar in the younger set, and will reside in
Warrenton
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
Judge Mcdonald Endorsed.

Special to The Washirgton Herald
Harrisonburg, Va, Feb. 22.-The bar at
this place to-day met and passed unani-
mously a resolution indorsing Judge
Henry Mcdowell for appointment as
judge of the Circuit Court of Appeals for
the Fourth judicial circuit of the United
States
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
FOUR YEARS IN ARCTIC.
knud Rasmussen, the Explorer, viii
Study the Eskimo.

Copenhagen, Feb. 22.-Knud Rasmussen.
the explorer, is to sail in June for Green
land OH an important expedition, which
will last four years. The purpose Of the
expedition is the photographic study Of the
Eskimos- Capt Rasmussen will remain
one year at Cape York and year each ar
Hudson and Crown Bays. He viii also
make an investigation of Bafin Land.
After this he will cireumnavigate Alaska
and will proceed 10 the Aleutian Islands.
returning by way Of san Francisco.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
Local Temnernfure.

Midnight, 70; a. m. IS 4 a. m. 70 a. m. p
a. M. 81 10 a. m. al: L noon 40; , D m. 81
= N. 50; 2. M. a.; 2. m, Il; 10 o. m. 90
Maximum 20; minimum g.
Relative hrmdity-s a NJ. &c: p. NJ g. Rain
fall 70 T. m. 10 D. M 005. Hollrs Of sunshine,
~ Per cent Of possible sunshine. 20
Temperatures same date last Maximum, 40
minimum "a.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23

Seville, Spain, Feb. Fixing Alfonso
has signed a decree granting complete OF
partial amnesty to all political prisoners,
chiefly Catalonian revolutionists.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
Temperatures in Other Cities

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
p m. yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23

This last fund paid over by the bridge
interests protected them for that and the
following year. In 1905 the demand for
$4,000 was made and the bridge COM
panies made up part of the fund and
sent it TO John Newell, their representa-
tive. in Albany. Subsequently, the bridge
companies refused to give up any longer
and the amount raised I'm 1906 was return
ed TO the bridge companies
Senator Conger said to-day that Col.
Dunn got the $500 from the bridge COM
panies at the Fifth avenue hotel. New
York, during the latter part of March.
1903 Col. Dunn wanted the money for
the committee, then Senator Conger said.
because the organizations funds were low
and 1t needed the money. Senator Conger
said Col Dunn was grateful because the
contribution was not delayed until fall.
Mr.. Littleton has subpoenaed about ff-
teen members of the legislature who serv-
ed in past sessions and about thirty other
witnesses will be called by the defense.
Senator Aids will be the last witness.
Counsel for both sides said tonight they
felt confident the trial would be con-
cluded by about Thursday of next week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
GRILL FOR SENATORS
Many Members of State Leg
iSlature AuSt Testify.
BRIBERY CASE NEARING END
senator COnger Says Contributions
by Bridge Companies TO Protect
Their Interests TOtaled $I8.O5O.
Martin w. LittIetOn VIII Open for
the Defense This Morning.

Albany, Feb. 22.-CounseI for Senator
Bena Conger announced this afternoon
that all the evidence they had In the Con-
ger charges against Senator lothian p.
Aids had been presented to the state
senate
AT 1870 tomorrow morning Martin W.
LittletOn. Of counsel for the accused Sen
ator, Will open the defense he is going
to put on the stand every member Of the
State senate or assembly who had any
thing to do with the introduction of high
way legislation covering the last ten years.
Senator Conger has explained to the
Senate that the contributions of the
bridge companies made TO protect their
interests from legislative strikers totaled
SlS.0o0 which indicates the bribery ex-
penditure Of $500 out of the $500 In 1901.
the contribution or s1,550 to Col George
W, Dunn, as chairman of the Republican
State committee in 1902 and a second con-
tribution amounting TO 5000 in 1903 to
Col. Dunn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
Tide Table

Today-Hish tide. 80 a N and sos D. m. low
tide 219 a. N. and ?:i0 p m
TomoFrOw-Hizh tide. $50 a. m and $50 n. m.
low tide s:i4 a. m ard PSI D. NJ
Condition OF the Water.
Special to The Washinq1n Herald.
Harpers Ferry. ". Va. Feb. 22-Both rivers very
muddy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
MASONS TO ERECT
MEMORIAL HALL
Temple in Alexandria Will
ImmOrtalize Washington.
EDIFICE WILL COST 100000
Grand Masters from Eighteen States
Organize Association at Notable
forts Rewarded-Banquet Ends Day
of Business Activity for Delegates.

The Washington Masonic Memorial As
ISOLATION was organized in Alexandria
yesterday. at a meeting held under the
auspices of Alexandria Washington Lodge
No. % of Masons. which was attended BY
eighteen grand masters, representing that
number Of States, including the District
The objects of the new body Is TO build
a Masonic temple TO the memory of
Washington in Alexandria, which will
cost approximately 100000 and which
win be erected through the united efforts
of every Masonic lodge in the United
States. Within a short time the work of
raising the funds for the work viii be be-
gun. and it is believed within few years
the work of building the temple may be
commenced.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23
CITY IN TURMOIL
DUE TO MOB RULE
Continued from Page One.

the police They were not TO FIRE their
maskets under any circumstances unless
the order came from him. The Fencibies
grounded arms, repressed a cheer for the
gallant major and were marched to a
Philadelphia Rapid Transit barn near Ger
mantown and Lehigh avenues.
The announced intention of the Phlla-
delphia Rapid Transit to run cars along
Germantown avenue and the news that
the Fencibles were coming to safeguard
the cars attracted a crowd of 1000 peo-
pie. who strung themselves along Ger
mantown avenue and massed heavily in
Lehigh.
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darket street was uproarious with trou-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-03-23
DORSET

II We rightly interpret the signs Of
the hour, ageneraluprising took place
al the church services Sunday morn
ing when it was gravely announced
By our pastor. Rev. {. J.. CaFhart,
that he MAS considering a call % a
chair in the Christian Cl,ege At Bel
nut. Syria The deacons do not see
1T 10 consider the announcement as
a resignation and as Jet viii not call
a meeting to arrange t0r a dismissal
A change of standards mas its dangers
especially in the midst ii conflict ard
the l,Ccrl at this time are reluctant
to break the bonds which ha ge drawn
them Together under the 'ried minis
tratiol of sagacity and fidelity One
who has known the united efOrts o.
Rev and Mrs. Carhart, must regret 10
see them following other paths
Among efficient services rendered,
their open hands and personal iniu-
ence outside the town has added
much material aid to the church
funds; and when plans were present
ed for new building which the PEG
pie of this little valley we're not pc
euniarily able. among the first on the
list of subscribers were Rev and Mrs
Carhart with one-half years salary.
Political ties are strong and have a
certain influence with many. We
have seen the volumes OF criticism
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-03-23

opened and examined and discussed
freely, yet The work OF our pastor
done for spiritual life in this cOmmu-
nifty and his personal conservation de
serves and receives the prof0undest
gratitude Of all who really care for
such things. and while We realize that
certain lands are still waiting for
His law We regret that anything
should have occurred in far away Sy-
ma which would seem TO threaten 10
remove a beloved pastor and his es-
Unable wife. Il Is fitting also that
recognition should be made OF her
faithful and admirable services. If
We would all come up to our duty in
the matter of giving for Foreign mis-
sions il would tone up the work at
home and we could join hands with
cur pastor here in an effort to convert
the world, and go on to wider labors
and grander successes in our own
church home which is rapidly near
ing completion. and where We may
come TO appreciate more deeply the
power Of a missionary gospel and take
on a sense OF more direct personal
responsibility.
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Notice..

Notice is hereby given that in ac-
cordance with Article of the BY
laws of the Bennington Village I'M
provement society, a corporation or.
ganized under Act of the Legislature
of Vermont Approved October 20,
1888, the annual business meeting of
said society will be held at the resi-
dence of Miss Jennie Valentine in the
village of Bennington Thursday,
March "a, 1910 at 1880 o'clock p. m.
to transact the following business;
To elect officers for the ensuing
year.
To transact any other business
which may properly come before the
society
Jennie A. Valentine. president.
Helena H. Norton, Secretary
Ofto
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SUNDERLAND

l. NJ Bentley is on the sick list
J. D. Higgins was in Arlington Sun
day.
Mrs. Rollins OF Arlington is caring
for Mrs. ]. d. Higgins.
W. E. Bacon has resigned his pos
ition with the COoperage Co.
Frank Twitchell has resigned his
position with the Cooperage Co.
Roy Hill Of Syracuse is visiting his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hill
The school board met Saturday az
ternoOn at the home OF A. R. Still
son.
Mrs. Dick WOodcock and Miss Alta
WoodcOck spent Saturday with Mrs
j. D. Higgins.
Edward Beagle OF South Shafts
bury spent Sunday at the home of
Charles Stone
Mrs. James A. Graves Of Philadel-
phia and Mrs Ira Bentley OF Man
chester were at A. E. Bentley's last
Thursday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-03-23

Most housekeepers are using X G
Baking Powder these days A single
trial shows It to be a great improve
ment over the old-style Baking Pow
ders and a fine economy In any
household. X c costs less.--workr
better.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-03-23

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine
Druggists refund money IL
1t fails to cure. e. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-03-23
PIANO TEACHER

Miss Kathryn Murtagh is pre-
pared to accept pupils, either begin
ners or advanced. Will be at the Put
nam House Wednesday and Satur-
day afternoons Telephone 177-14
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Piano Pupils Wanted.

Miss Helen Hurley OF the Troy Music School,
instruct few pupils on the piano. Miss Hur-
ley will go TO the homes of the pupils or receive
them at corner Of Gage and Bradford streest.
Telephoe 263L.