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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
MASTER PLUMBERS REVEL
Annual Entertainment Includes
Vaudeville and Speeches.
John Trainer, of baltimore, Col.
Richard a. O'Brlen, and Sam
ueI McGOnegaI Speak.

Members Of the Washington Associa-
ton Of Master Plumbers assembled last
night at Freund's for the annual recep-
ton and entertainment This organiza-
ton was Instituted in 1SS2
Following an informal reception, in
which Walter D. Nolan acted as master
Of ceremonies, a vaudeville bill and sew
eral musical numbers by amateurs and
professionals took up an hour. Features
were a tenor solo by Mr. AthlehaTt
thirty minutes with Leroy, the Magician;
several selections by the Schubert quar-
tet, a bass solo by Mr.. Duggan, and a
monologue and comic songs by Bob War
rem. playing az the Colonial this week.
John Trainer, a member OF the national
board OF the association. Of Baltimore.
made the principal address. Other speak
ers were Secretary Skates, OF the Balti-
more Builders Exchange; Col. Richard
A. O'Brien. and Samuel r. McGonegaL
During the evening William Conradis
was presented with a handsome leather
suit case. filled with toilet and manicure
accessories, as an evidence OF spprecia-
ton OF his faithful work as secretary.
The presentation was. made by Mr.
Trainer.
An elaborate buffet supper was served
at midnight After the supper there was
a smoker and a general good time.
These were guests OF the association;
II. Donovan. sewer department; Z. P.
Collins. water Inspector. o. Frank and
s, II. Graves, water department; II. r.
Davis. former plumbing Inspector: John
r. Heyl. L. G. Cummings, II. W Sey-
mour, William Hurst II. S. Bonner, \.
r. McGonegal. inspector Of plumbing;
Norris Hacker. building Inspector: Dr.
". c. Woodward. health officer: r. c.
Adams, president Architects Club: Snow
den Ashford, municipal architect; II. NJ.
Woodward permit clerk, and Harry
Brooks. his assistant, and these from the
plumbing department OF the District gov
eminent; Mai Richard A. O'Brien. sam
ueI Tapp, ". l. Marsden, G. A. Craw-
ford, G. z. Matthew'S, J. D. Monarty, c.
A. Langley, president Master Builders:
c. Towers. tax Office; S. F, Brady, edl-
tor Plumbers Trade Journal, and Z, c.
Eckloff. Of the water department.
The entertainment committee was com
posed Of W. d. Nolan. p. c. Schafer.
William Conradis, William Koch. F. ".
Quinter II. T. suit, D. J. Murphy. SAM
uel Artz, n. Mccarthy. and Joseph Her
bert. W. E. Crosby. secretary national
association; 2. Hutchinson, and John
Mitchell. ST.
Samuel Artz is president OF the local
association, Stanford Stetzer secretary.
and E. J. Hannah treasurer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
FIGHTING BOB" RETIRED.

Rear Admiral Bob Evans has been de-
tached from duty with the general board
by orders received Wednesday. He is in
his sixty-fourth year, and for the first
time since his graduation from the Naval
Academy, fifty years ago, Fighting
Bob" Evans is left without any active
duty to perform.
While at his home Admiral Evans will
pursue q literary career, planning to
have his history, The AdmiraFs Log
ready for publication within month
Admiral Evans family consists Of Mrs.
Evans. their son. Lieut.. Frank Taylor
Evans, and two daughters. who live with
their parents. Mrs. H. I. sewall and Mrs.
c. c. Marsh
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
SEE STUDENTS At WORK.

Many friends and relatives of the stu
dents of the Manual Training School
visited the drawing shop and home econ
onies departments last night to witness
students at work
Prof. George Sunderland, Clarence He
cock, and Frank W Richardson, instruc-
tors in the machine shop, were kept busy
explaining the work.
In the wood-turning department, where
the boys were engaged turning out po-
tato Washers, rolling pins, and trays,
Prof II. B. White had to retreat early
in the evening.
The forge department was a feature OF
much interest, and Prof. Roy Burch had
no difficulty In making his audience IN
derstand just how the work is done.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
AIR RETROCESSION
AT BUSINESS FETE
Continued from Page one.

He pitched into the question Of retro
cession with vigor. and declared II would
not be good thing 10 live under three
headed monstrosities across the river"
He referred to the prominence gotten by
Hannis Taylor on his recent opinion on
the constitutionality of the act Of retro
oession. He told his hearers the bill was
now in the HANDS OF committee OF FIVE.
for presentation. and asserted he would
never be one o: those 20 bring Il from
It's slumbers
The rivers and harbors bill. he said. will
30 reported within the next few weeks.
and will carry with II an appropriation
Of s11s.Oco for this city The speaker took
toss at the cost Of living, holding it was
not unreasonable here, as the merchants
are very reasonable.
Senator Money Offers Aid.
The agitation about the placing Of the
statues Of Lee and Washington were dis
would see that the statues are placed
there. The speech of Senator Money was
brief. He declared that he would do
what he could for Virginia and Viz
ginians The State he said. had always
met her responsibilities and was never
found lacking.
RetrocessiOn was ridiculed by Senator
Thomas S. Martin. He outlined the views
given by the late Senator Hoar This
matter comes along" he said, about
once every three years." and he assured
his hearers that they need not have any
apprehension of the little scare started by
Hannis Taylor.
Senator Martin threw several bouquets
at Alexandrians on their commercial
enterprise. and also at Representative
Carln, adding that as an evidence of his
popularity but ffty-four votes were cast
against him in the last primary.
MIR. Vests Mild Views.
II. L. West, former District Commits
sioner, also touched on the retroeession
question IN q brief speech. He declared
he had no quarrel with his family over
retTocession. and was wondering which
dilemma to choose be. ween. Mr.. West
said he wanted TO eongr@ tulate Dir. Carlin
on the energy and emphasis he had
shown to xiii bill which never had a
chance Of being enacted.
Mr.. West declared that there is the
deepest utilization between Alexandria and
the National Capital. He declared the
growth Of the National Capital means
the growth Of Alexandria. He hoped FOR
the rapid Development of the whole sec
ton until it is entirely built I'D. In con-
elusion he declared that Alexandria IN
its work would have the hearty support
and sympathy OF Washington.
A speech on business relations and the
work OF organizations. such as the cham
Der Of commerce WAS made by W. T. Dab
ney, business manager OF the Richmond
Chamber Of Commerce. He urged the
retailers Of the city to Join. and advised
cooperation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
WOMAN GAS VICTIM
Mother of Prof. Waldecker
Found Dead.
ACCIDENT IS THE VERDICT
Mrs. PauIina WRldeciKer, Who Was
Seventy Years Gid and Lived at
Ala NJ Street, AEphyxiated While
Trying to Locate Origin of Fumes,
Son Now in Newark, n. J.

Mrs. Paullna Waldecker. seventy years
old, widow OF Louis Waldecker. and
mother OF Prof. William Waldecker. one
Of the best-known musicians OF Wash
ington, was accidentally asphyxiated in
her home, at ia n street northwest. yes
terday afternoon.
Her body was discovered about 1880
last night, after search for the aged
woman had been made by L. II. Price,
who occupies apartments In the Wal
decker home Price IVES returning to his
rooms when he detected the odor OF gas.
! He knocked at the door Of Mrs. Wal
decker's apartments, and receiving no re-
Spouse, he summoned help. With several
nelghbors. he opened a rear window and
entered the kitchen. The fumes Of gas
nearly overcame him.
Find Woman Dead.
Price found the body on the kitchen
floor. A brief examination showed him
the woman was dead. but he summoned
DR.. William T. GIL. of Az NJ street A
note found on the table IN the kitchen
read; "T~will return In short while"
II was learned that Mrs. Waldecker
wrote the note and tackled II to the front
door of the house before she went down
town In the morning. She returned about
/ O'Clock In the afternoon, took the note
from the door, and placed II on the table
when she went In the kitchen.
It is thought she accidentally turned on
a gas cock on the range and then went
TO her room 70 remove her hat and coat
Detecting the odor OF gas, the woman
returned 10 the kitchen to stop the flow,
She probably was overcome before she
could reach the stove.
Coroner hewitt issued certificate Of
death by accident No arrangements have
been made for the funeral. Word has
been sent 70 Prof. Waldeeker. who Is
organist in q cathedral IN Newark. N. ].
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
OBSERVE McKINLEY'S BIRTH.
Barry Garrison Holds COmmemora-
tive Exercises.

Barry Garrison Holds COmmemOra-
tive Exercises.
The anniversary OF the birth Of William
Mckinley, which occurs Saturday, was
celebrated last evening by the Gen. VIII
lam F. Barry Garrison OF the Army and
Navy Union at Grand Army Hall
Department Commander ]. Walter
Mitchell was the principal speaker OF the
evening. He referred to the love which
all soldiers and sailors had for Mckinley.
and Of the high character OF the mar
tyred President. He called upon all
army and navy men to wear carnations
on Saturday as a tribute.
Dr. Charles V. Petteys and Thomas A
Green. commander OF Barry Carlson, also
spoke. and announced that on February
IA the Army and Navy Union would hold
memorial services in that section Of
Arlington Cemetery where the men who
went down in the Maine are buried. This
is an annual practice ineugurated several
years ago by the Admiral Porter Car
rison.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
GOMPERS now SIXTY
Friends Surprise Labor Chief
on His Birthday.
PUTS IN STRENUOUS d.
Washington Labor Leaders Call and
Pay Their Respects-C1erical Force
of Federation Headquarters Send
Bouquet OF American Beauty Roses.
Congratulations from Canada.

Samuel Gompers. president Of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor. celebrated his
slxtieth birthday yesterday at his home,
in Second street northwest surrounded
by his family.
He had planned 70 note the passing of
the day with family dinner. without
display and as quietly as possible. He
spent the day at home. not going 10
headquarters Of the federation. IN the
Ouray Building.
A Strenuous Day.
Instead Of the quiet day that Presi-
dent Compers had planned with his fam
lily, the day was one OF the most strenuous
in his busy everyday life. Early mails
brought hundreds OF letters OF congratu-
lations from officers OF international and
national labor organizations, local organ
izstions Of the national labor movement,
and friends from all over the country.
Hundreds Of the friends OF Mr. and
Mrs. Gompers residing in Washington,
Baltimore, and other nearby points made
personal calls. Mr.. Gompers kept open
house and had little spare time
The clerical force employed at the Fed
Grafton headquarters sent a bouquet of
sixty American Beauty roses, one rose 70
mark each year Of the busy life of their
chief With the roses a letter Of con-
graduation was sent Among the priced
received by President
GOmpcrs during the day were oongratula-
tons from the Canadian and British
trades unionists.
Labor Springs Surprise.
Washington labor leaders, members OF
Central Labor Union. sprung a surprise
on Mr.. Gompers last night, when John
B. CoIp0ys. president; sam. De Nedrey,
secretary; Charles D. Seals, vice presi-
dent: James W Considine, trustee and
some thirty-nve OF the rank and hle OF
the central body called TO tell how glad
they were that he was again celebrating
in robust health. surrounded by his fam
ily. another birthday.
Mr.. Gompers, assisted by Mrs. Gompers,
Miss Gompers. and Samuel ]. GOmpers,
his son, did the honors and made all
callers feel that they were welcome and
their congratulations appreciated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
LASSITER IS DEFEATED.
Robert TurnbulI Elected to Con-
Eress In Virginia.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, Jan. 27.-Robert Turn
bull, formerly member OF the Virginia
legislature, lawyer. and advocate Of good
roads, will be the next Congressman
from the Fourth Virginia district, sue
ceeding the late Francis Lassiter. and
defeating all opponents by 80 votes.
Early returns seemed 10 indicate that
Charles Trotter Lasslter, brother Of the
late Congressman, would be named. but
large matorities in Nottowsy County, the
home Of the new governor. brought Turn
bull 70 the front. At q conservative esti-
mate, his ma1oNty viii be at least l5o.
Lassiter refuses to concede defeat. and
will ask for an official count.
Following IS the total vote: Watkins.
l,622; Turnbull. 1906; Cooke, SCI; Lassiter,
1.75l Turnbulrs plurality. 154.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
New Hotel Planned.

The Washington Hotel Company. Incor-
porated yesterday. has for its object the
establishment of 10000 hotel. to be
erected on North Capitol street, facing
the Union Station plaza The incorpor-
ators are Edward O. Whitney, Arthur A
Birney, Samuel J. Prescott, William V.
Cox. and Alexander Wolf
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
Medical Frats Hold smoker.

A smoker was held by the Hlpprocates
Medical Fraternity CT the University
Club last night. More than fifty men,
bers were IN attendance, many from out
OF town. After a general order Of BUSH
ness DR.. A. T, a. King spoke on "A
royal obstetrical case Of a hundred and
four years ago"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
TAFT ELECTED MEMBER.
Military Order OF Foreign Wars
Follows Usual Custom,

New York. Jan H.-The New York
Commandery OF the Military Order of
Foreign Wars Of the United States, in
accordance with its established custom.
yesterday. at its regular meeting. elected
President Taft a member other Presi-
dents elected to the order at various
times were Benjamin Harrison, Grover
Cleveland. and Theodore Roosevelt.
The order was founded here in 1894 by
veterans and the descendants of veterans
Of the foreign wars In which the country
has been engaged. It's members en-
brace both branches Of the service and
the National Guard. State communicates
exist In many States and the orders.
membership is about 1,S00.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
RESIDENT 40 YEARS.
John McDermott, Carriage Builder,
Called by Death.

NHLeu Dy DeAAn.
John McDermott died late last night
at his residence, $40 D street southwest
He was eighty-one years old and had
lived in Washington nearly forty years,
coming to the city from ireland in 1871.
He was for many years employed by
McDermott Brothers, carriage builders,
as foreman and engineer. He was a char
ter member OF the International Union
OF Steam Engineers. Mr.. McDermott's
death followed an illness Of about a
MONTH
Seven children, all living in Washing
ton. survive, They ara James. Peter,
John, Alice. and Ella MeDermott, Mrs.
George Lawrence and Mrs. Richard a.
Fitzgerald. Mr.. McDermott was a wild
over
The funeral probably win be held Mon
day morning from St Dominic's Church,
The interment will be at Mount olivet
Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
DEATH CLAIMS J. F. CROWN.
Born in Montgomery County Sew
enty-fyyo Years AxO.

John Frederick Crown, senior member
Of the firm Of J. r Crown & Son. and for
forty-seven years a resident Of Washing
ton, died yesterday afternoon at his resi-
dence, 1880 T street northwest.
Mr. Crown was born IN Montgomery
County. Nd. seventy-two years ago, COM
ing 20 Washington In esrly manhood,
where he opened Al Office In the carriage
business.
The funeral viii take place from St.
Pauls Catholic Church Monday morning
az $50 o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28

The Washington Humane Society yes
terday served notice on Fred Bennett.
Commissioner OF the general Land Office
TO show why he permitted cruelty 20 two
mules hitched to a wagon that delivered
coal to the Land Office. He said he had
no knowledge Of the affair,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28

See the list Of branch Offices of the
want ad. department of The Washington
Herald, top Of first column. want page.
and get your branch" firmly hxed in
your memory.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
Remit PoIfcemen,s Fines.

Upon the recommendation o. Cart Michael Byrues
ot the Sixth police precinct, approved by the sl-
periutendeut Of police, the Commissioners have re-
mitted the fines Of Private Frank Mcclure and
Special Officer Benjamin Giddings on accUuut Of
good work n sTesting two hOusebreakea
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
Naval Orders,

The following order has been Issued.
Lieut. g. T. NEAL 70 Temporary duty Lancaster
connection Gvw SoEth Carolina and duty on
board South Carolina when placed in commits
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
NEW DANGER.
Continued from Page One.


basement stores. and a wild scramble to
save goods began this morning, when the
water first entered. II was impossible TO
save all, and soon boxes Of gloves, shirt
waists, lingerie. and other stock were
floating in the muddy water. The lower
basement did not take long to fiji. and
the upper one was then invaded. The
management at I p. m. dismissed all as
slstants. turned of the lights and closed
the building.
Many Places Close Down.
Two well-known restaurants. Durand's
and La Rues. we're forced to close The
fashionable furriers. Grunwald's. and
other tradesmen on the Rue de la PAX
were compelled to shut up their places Of
business. The pavement in front Of T!f-
fany's. in the Place de rOpera. began TO
sink this afternoon. and the place was
promptly roped of.
The Care ST. Lazaire, the terminus OF
the Western Railway, has been closed 10
traffic, as the substatum is sinking
The Louvre viii be closed tomorrow.
NJ Lamolle administrator OF the mu-
scum, fears no damage 10 the national
collections. He says the lowest gallery.
containing antique sculpture, IS several
yards above the height OF the river. The
cellars contain only old frames. lumber.
and such material. The three great en-
frances TO the Louvre have been securely
barricaded with bags OF cement. The
museum viii be closed so that al the at
tendants may be on hand Il they are
wanted.
The Academic Franchise has suspended
IT'S Swings. as the heating apparatus in
the cellar is under water The situation
at the Palaise de Bourbon, where the
Chamber OF Deputies meets. became
worse to-day, The committee rooms are
now being used as bedrooms by the at
tendants.
Mails Are Delayed.
The post-ofice IS thoroughly disorgan-
ICED. All mails for the south and east
are held up or are delayed for hours.
The food has encrOached further or
the zoo. and the directors are facing a
difficult problem. The water has reached
AAiS qua te49 "a '44e e4Sp-ie~--tS' sII a4Aesr
and hippopotami, necessitatng their re-
moval. but the directors are puzzled to
ind accommodation elsewhere.
The Pope has sent a letter OF sympathy
and a subscription Of 10000 francs 10 the
Archbishop Of Paris for the relief OF food
sufferers.
President Fallieres made another round
of visits to-day He called on the vic
tins IN the seminary Of st. Sulpice. con-
doled with them. and assured them OF
government aid
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28

There are branch Offices OF The Wash
lngton Herald scattered all over the city.
but X none is conveniently located for
you, your ad. viii be accepted over the
phone AT the regular rate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-28
OBSERVE KAISER DAY
Am baSSadOr Entertains His
staff at Dinner.
TAFT SENDS CONGRATULATIONS

Herr Won Stumm, Third Secretary of
Embassy, and Lieut.. Won Bruening
Entertain ut Smart Function for
Notable ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Trus-
tees Give Three Hearty "HOchs."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-10-15
'FAYORS NATIONAL
HEALTH CONTROL

sis it true that murders are in
creasings' was asked of DR.. J. III.
Kellogg, superintendent of the sani-
tarium at Battle Creek, Michigan.
"It is indeed fact" was the re-
Iply. "There were 10000 murders last
year in the United States-twice as
many in proportion to the population
as in India. We do not need to send
missionaries to India. Senator Hoar
once said that the great question be-
fore us is not how to civilize the
heathen, but how to get the heather
out of civilization"
"Do YOU think this increase in muir
ders is due to Insanity" the doctor
was asked.
"That is undoubtedly one great
cause, for insanity itself is increasing
at an alarming rate. You know, don t
you,n he said, "that we have 100000
insane in asylums--and a greater num-
Der at libertyf
"Statistics show the increase in in
sanity for the whole country to be
800 per cent in fifty years." DIR. Kel-
lloeQ continued. SIN some portions of
the country the increase has been
double this. Fifty years ago the to-
tai number of the insane YVES about
900 to the million. At the present
time New York state produces 600
lunatics to the million annually. New
York has over 10000 lunatics shut up
in institutions; probably twice as
many outside. This enormous insane
population is being constantly increas-
ed by an annual crop of $500 lunatics.
The proportion of insane in New
York at the present time is 1850 to
the million, more than six times the
population fifty years ago. At the
present rate of extension this blot
upon the brain will within few cen
turies affect the whole population"
"What is the remedyf' Aren't the
doctors the ones who ought to be able
to cure these conditionsf'
"They ought to be able to do 1t,
but they are not,' DIR. Kellogg repli-
ed. "In the first place, they have not
sufficient information at their COM
mand in regard to the causes of
chronic diseases, with which insanity
NAV be classed. We know good
deal about acute diseases and have
largely decreased the death rate from
them, but the causes of chronic dis
eases-such as insanity, cancer,
Bright's disease, heart disease, artei-
osclerosis--are largely shrouded in
mystery. We need a national depart
ment Of health to study these causes
and then inform the people. -
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-10-15
HAPPEN
|NCS OF THE DAY
Especial to Silver State.)

CALIENTE, Nevada, Oct. 1.-THE
greatest political rally in the history
of this town was held last evening, the
ossasion being the visit of Senator
George s. Nixon, 4. l.. Oddie and E.
r.. Roberts, respective candidates 1or
United States Senator, Governor and
Representative in Congress.
Senator Nixon, who was the first
business section of the town, with the
brass band attracted practically the
entire population of Caliente, nearly
500 of whom attended the meeting.
eSnator Nixon, who was the first
speaker, briefly reviewed his residence
in the state in his usual straightfor.
ward manner, and his closing state.
ment that he desired to stand or fall
on his record as a citizen and Con-
gresham, brought deafening cheers
from the large audience.
When t. l.. Oddie stepped forward,
in response to an introduction by the
chairman of the meeting, it was sew
eral minutes before he was able to
proceed, owing to the demonstration Of
the crowd. When allowed to proceed
Mr.. Oddie delivered an address tnat
had telling effect.
Hon. E. E. Roberts made the prin-
eipal address of the evening. After
eulogizing Senator Nixon and T. L.
Oddie, the speaker referred casually to
the mud singing tactics of his Demo
cratic opponent, after which he came
down to mis- own campaign. In speak
ing of the urgent needs OF the country,
and particularly the Pacific coast, Mr..
Roberts referred to the hordes {
Asiatics now swarming the country
and crowding the American working
man cut of his rightful place in the
industrial world. If elected, Mr.
Roberts pledged himself to work for
the exclusion of Chinese, Japs and
Hindoos, as well as the elevation of
American citizenship.