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The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
TARIFF MEN READY.
Wood Pulp Duties Will Be First
Schedule Taken Up.

Prof II. c. Emery. chairman of the
new Tariff Commission. reached Wash
ngton yesterday. and Alvah H. Sanders,
a member OF that body, came in last
night ready for the winter work prepar-
ing information on which a scientific re-
vision Of the Payne AldriCh tariT law
may be based
Prof. Emery does not think there is
much chance that the commission will
be able TO make any recommendations
for the revision OF individual schedules
at the coming session OF Congress- Pres
ident Taft IN his letter printed In the
Republican campaign textbook, declares
for revision OF individual schedules
where the Tariff Commission so recon-
mends.
When that body does get ready to make
recommendations. Prof. Emery believes
It will speak first on the wood pulp
duties.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
FALL STYLES AT HECHTS'.
seventh Streets Popular store
Makes Lavish DISPLAY.

The throngs that have filled the stores
OF Hecht and Company. 5l3-l5-l7 Seventh
street, since the opening Monday morn
ing, attest the popularity Of this well
known establishment. and are conclusive
evidence OF the attraetiveness Of the new
fall apparel show now having its first
display.
OF chiefest Importance in the exhibit is
the superb collection OF new fall mil
lnery, which the firm states. is the most
complete and elegant ever shown by any
Washington store. Many Of the models
have been secured direct from Paris,
Berlin. and London, while New York's
leading millinery creators contribute their
fun share TO the collection. The ap-
pointments of the millinery section, Oc-
cupying the major part OF the spacious
third floor, add 10 the elegance Of the
display. being in solid mahogany, mir
rors, and plate crystal
Equally as important is the compre-
hensivA showing of women's ready-for-
service tailored wear. the most extensive
stock ever shown While the Hecht
Stores have long been noted for the ex-
clusiveness and beauty OF the tailored
wear, making up its line. the present dis
play easily surpasses the best Of past
seasons, and includes all the phases Of the
new seasons styles. all exclusive and
which will not be found elsewhere.
The opening spirit is IN evidence
throughout the entire big establishment.
every one of the half hundred depart
ments having its fall part in the sea-
son-opening exhibit.
A visit 10 the Hecht Stores at this time
will be we'll repaid, and prove not only
pleasure. but Il profit.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
RETAILERS WILL ORGANIZE
Meeting of Members Called for Pur-
pose Next Monday Night.
shoe Factory May BE Established
Here Through the Efforts of
the Chamber.

Joseph Strasburger yesterday sent out
notices for a meeting Of the new retailers
associat zion for next Monday night Il
is Mr. Strasburger's intention 10 invite
all the principal merchants OF the city
TO this initial meeting, with view to
interesting them in the work Of the as
ISOLATION.
II is expected that the constitution and
rules OF the organization VIII be finally
passed upon al this meeting, and the
routine business is 10 be enlivened by
addresses, Commissioner Rudolph. Mayor
Pan, a Alexandra. and " 4. Clarke.
jr., secretary Of the Richmond and Viz
ginia Retail Merchants Association. being
among those invited TO be the guests OF
the association.
The names Of several Of the local mer-
chants were posted yesterday in the
rooms OF the Chamber of Commerce, who
are joining the Chamber in order 10 be
come members OF the Retail Merchants
Association Among these We're Joseph
Shonker, Louis Hirsh. Joseph c. Kauf-
man, and A. Sigmund.
4Nobe- ~ HARPER chairman OF the
manufacturers committee OF the Chamber
said yesterday he would call a meeting
Of his committee soon to consider serious
ly the plans for the establishment Of a
shoe factory in Washington. Il will Do
recalled that Mr.. Harper and two or
three members OF his committee paid a
visit to the exhibition OF shoe manufac-'
ture recently given in this city by
Lynchburg (Va.) firm, which was held
for week or more at the Berberich
store in Pennsylvania avenue.
Mr.. Harper is of the opinion that the
establishment of such an industry In
Washington is feasible. and it now seems
likely that a stock company will be formed
this fall for the purpose. started by the
Chamber OF Commerce.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Rules and regulations and the list Of
purses. prizes, and ribbons for Wash
ington's first professional horse show, TO
be held October p and &c at American
League Park, were sent out yesterday
by Chairman Melvin c. Hazen. of the
Washington Horse Show Association.
Washington has been the scene of
many successful horse flesh expositions, 3"
said Mr. Hazen last night, but this IS
going 10 be the topnotcher Of them all.
This is a charitable affair Half the pro-
ceeds are going to be turned over 10 the
Fairgrounds"
The General Arrangement.
There are to be twenty-five events
during the two days. including ponies In
harness. horses in harness, park saddle
horses. combination harness and saddle
horses. ladies' harness horses, runabout
horses, officers chargers. roadsters.
green hunters. ladies' hunters, free-for-
all handicap. hunter pairs, sporting tan
dem. local hunters, hunt teams, light
weight hunters. police mount, middle and
heavy weight hunters, and park tandem.
Cups md Prizes.
All the cash prizes. amounting to more
than $1,000. viii be furnished by the asso-
citation, while the cups. ribbons. gloves.
and other prizes for trophies. will be do
mated by prominent business men.
The show this year is TO be different
from others, in view of the fact that ad-
mission will be charged. it being a pro-
fessiOnal exposition. Some OF the best
horses of Virginia and Maryland as we'll
as Washington, are TO be entered. the
list closing October is. This date is one
that comedies with the ultimate closing
of the resort season, and among the en-
tries are expected the horses of diplo-
matte people. All of the prospective par
Elephants will receive a class list booklet
this morning. including horsemen of
Warrenton. Manassas. and Leesburg.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
PHYSICIAN REPLIES
TO WIPES PETITION
DR.. Higgins to Fight Divorce
Suit to the End.
IS CHARGED WITH CRUELTY
Mrs. Anna Higgins, OF coo Pennsyi-
vania Avenue Southeast, Declares
She Was Driven from Home After
Attempt Was Made TO Force Her
10 Sign Separation Paper.

Following his wifes suit for divorce
yesterday. DR.. d. w. Higgins. a physi-
clan. of COG Pennsylvania avenue. made
every charge of cruelty In the petition
was false. and he would fight the suit
to the end of legal process.
II Will leave nothing undone TO dis
prove every allegation. and as to the as
sertion that I have planned TO leave the
city with our little girl. Margaret, there
is no foundation for such an idea. My
wife's charge that forced her TO resort
to the charity OF neighbors for food and
shelter are ridiculous and her neighbors
know it,"
VIII Make All Public.
Now that our little dispute has
reached the courts" continued DR.. Hig-
gins. II am determined to clear my name
and reputation Of every aspersion. every
blemish that has been forced upon me.
Will prove in court that I have been
loyal husband and a good father. l viii
prove everything was directly opposite
to what my wife says 1t has been
The plaintiff is Mrs. Anna Catherine
Higgins. According 20 her story In the
divorce petition. a stormy scene was en-
acted in the Pennsylvania avenue home
on September II. following her return
from a vacation at South River. Nd.
Refuses 40 Sign Paper.
my husband had an agreement to
separation which he tried TO force me
to sign. after vile accusations had been
made the woman said In legal Ian
guage. "and upon my refusal 10 put down
my name he forced me out OF home.
was forced to seek shelter among my
neighbors and he refused TO allow mS 10
see my little daughter thereafter have
reason TO believe he is planning to leave
the city and take Margaret with him."
Mrs. Higgins also alleges that her hus-
band has treated her with extreme cruel
" for several years. This statement is
substantiated by Mrs. Mary r. Arm
brecht who says that she boarded at the
Higgins home for five months.
DIR. Buckey's Evidence.
DR.. c. NJ Buckley. dentist, living at
COZ Pennsylvania avenue southeast. In an
affidavit supports Mrs. Higgins statement
40 ~ NAAC4Ast anu states liidl SHE u now
at DR.. Buckey's home without means OF
support
Mrs. Higgins, in her bin. charges that
her husband tried to force and eoerce"
her, in the presence OF nelghbors. 10 sign
an agreement which the petitioner AYERS
was ''couched in the most humiliating
and insulting terms" The agreement
also contains. Il is alleged. ian uncertain
promise on the part OF DIT. Higgins 10
( support her"
Chief Justice Stafford issued a rule IN
| the case yesterday requiring Dr. Higgins
TO show cause October why he should
no, support and maintain his wife pend
Ing the outcome OF the suit for divorce.
in which his wife also seeks the custody
of the daughter.
DR.. and Mrs. Higgins were married in
Baltimore on January 10, 1901, by Rev.
Daniel w. Roth. pastor OF All Saints
Church. Their daughter Margaret is the
only child
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
BROTHERHOOD TO CONVENE.
ST. Andrew Delegate from Washing
ton 20 Go 10 Nashville

81. Andrew DeEeEhic IrOm w uSnthE-
ton 20 Go 10 Nashville
Appeals were made for a large attend
ance at TIE national convention OF the
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew TO be held in
Nashville the latter part Of this month.
at the meeting OF the Brotherhood OF the
Diocese of Washington Monday night at
the Church Of the Ascension.
A committee consisting Of Messrs. Sin
gleton. Church. and Amos was appointed
to select a representative to the con-
ventiou.
President Dent submitted his annual re-
port. in which he referred TO the excel
lent work of the Junior chapters Messrs,
Roam. Dunlap, and Cridely were appoint
ed a committee to draft a resolution Of
sympathy on the death of James l..
Houteling, the founder of the brother
hood. The junior and senior members
of the brotherhood will meet together
al Trinity Church October 3. when the
next assembly, will be here AT the con-
cluson of the meeting. Rev. ]. J. Dimon,
the new pastor of ST. Andrews Church.
made a brief address.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
SEEK NAVY YARD ECONOMY.
Commanding Officers of Atlantic
Coast Hold Conference.

Commanding Officers of Atlantic
Coast Hold Conference
The commanding officers OF the Allan
tic coast navy yards were in conference
at the Navy Department yesterday for
the purpose of discussing means for OBJ
tanning uniformity and greater economy
in navy yard administration.
Those attending the conference were
Rear Admiral E. H. C. Leutze. retired.
of the New York yard; Rear Admiral
w A. Marshall, of the Norfolk yard;
Capt. John c. Fremont. of the Boston
yard; Capt. Albert W. Grant. of the Phil
adelphia yard; Capt. Charles E. Fox.
of the Charleston Is. c. Navy Yard;
Capt. Frank A. Wilmer. OF the Ports
mouth IN. H) yard, and Capt Frank E.
Beatty. of the Washington yard.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
LOCAL MENTION,
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

Sorfoik and Washington Steamboat Company'a
steamers from foot Of Sesenth street tor Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6l5 D. NJ
Steamer Charles Macalester for Mount vernon
leaves Seventh street wharf at " q. u and 2:N
p. u.
Cars from Fifteenth street and New YORK syeuue
every quarter hour for Zoo Park, Che.y Chase. and
kenslngtoD.
Chesapeake Beach-sAit-wrter bathing. Cars from
18th and n. Y. ave.
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis Railway
Baltimore Annapolis. Chesapeake Bay resorts. At
lantie City. Cars every half hour. 18th and N. T.
ave.
Cars from 18th & II sts me- white House Sta
ton. hourly on half hour. except every half hour
a, m. 10 g. m. and p. M. to p M, to Mt.
OliTet. Langdon. brentwood. and Bladensburg. Last
car Il 20 D. N.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
CUBAN GENERAL GUEST HERE.
Entertained at Army and
Navy Club Dinner.

Maj. Gen. Alexandra Rodriguez. of the
Cuban army. now on the retired list, ar
rived in Washington last evening He
has just returned from Europe, and
while in Washington is the gnest Of
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood Chief of
Staf, L. S. A.
Gen. Rodriguez was last night the
guest of a number of army officers who
served in Cuba at dinner at the Army
and Navy Club. The general is a veter-
an of the Cuban wars and is we'll known
throughout the United States army.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
PLACES OF INTEREST,"

Library OF Congress-OUen a. m 10 10 D. m On
secular days; from D. N to 10 D. on Sundays
and on certain holidays. During July August. and
September. closes l p. IA. Saturday.
Public Lshfsry-open a. N. to ,. n; holidays.
e. m. to .. m: Sundays. 70 p. %.
White House-Open 10 .. m. to D. n.
United States Cspitol-0pen a. N. to $50 .. "a
corcorsn Gallery OF An-open tfreeI TUESDAY.
n 'rsday Saturday, go 4 e. 20 D. m; SUNDAY.
IL 20 $50 D. m. Other DAYS sc admission.
State. War. and Navy departments-0pen q. m
10 D. m. t1he original Declaration OF Indepesd-
snce Is in the library At the State Department..
United States TFeasury-Opea =. m 70 p. N.
United htates Patent onace-0pen q N TO
o. NJ
United siates Pension Bursau-open a. m 10
o. N.
United States Pos,-oniee-Op~n a. m. 20 d n
Washington City Postofice-5pen All hours. THE
Dead Letter Ofhes is in the city post-oficsl
National Botanic Gardens-aDen q. m. To ,. N.
Fish Commisson-oDen - .. 70 i:2 p N.
Army Medical Museum-open g. m. 70 30 ,. m
National Museum-0pen a. N 70 80 p m TN
Guiding holidays.
Agricultural Dspaumsnt-open a N. to IN
I'm.
Bureau Of Engraving and Prntinz-Open . q N
10 z 30 p. IA,
Washington Monument lssH feet In hsiEhtl-open
80 a. N. to 40 p. N Elevator runs from = N
o. D. NJ
Smithsonian Institution-Open . = N TO s:a
= N. INCLUDING holiuaysB
Government Printing otace-open 10 g. u 70 q
Q. N.
Navy Yard-Open a. N. 20 $50 D. m
eouthworth Cottage S6th and Prospect ave.
Key Mansion-Home Of Francis Scott Key author
Of The star-Spangled Banner" S5ls street north
Sest. Open daily. except sunday. q. N. TO So
.. NJ Admission free.
IN THE SUBUHBS
Mt. 0liEet CemeteEy
National Training School
Bladensburg
Geological Park Open Gil day.
Rock Greek Bird Ie and Park.
Chevy Chase and kensington-
Naval obSeTat0ry-Open a. N. 20 p m
Mount Vernon 1.-THE mono and tomb Of Washins
toul-Open II q. m. to D.
United States soldie5 Hcne-Open N b
unset
United States Naval Academy. Annapolis. Nd
Arlington National CemetsT.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
PATIENT" A SNEAK THIEF.
Carries Away SurEichI Instruments
from Doctors Office.

Entering the Office of DR.. Adam KEN
bic In the Cecil apartments. under the
pretense OF being patient, a sneak thief
yesterday afternoon made his escape
with case of surgical instruments val
ued at sos.
DR.. Kembie was engaged in his Of
fee when the stranger entered. and ask
ed him TO wait When he returned 20
the waiting room the thief had disap-
peared with the case
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
anson $. TAYLOR Celebrates.

Despite his seventy-two years. United
States Commissioner Arson S. Taylor.
who yesterday celebrated his birthday,
is still hale and hearty.
At his Office he was showered with
congratulations and good wishes Mr.
Taylor was born in 1898 on a farm in
New Jersey. Since 1881 he has filled the
position OF United States Commissioner.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
MAY TAKE CENSUS OVER.
Newburgh, n. ", Man Thinks City,
Count Is $500 short.

Census Director Durand yesterday
promised Frederick X. Clifford. of New
burgh, n. Y. that he would order a re-
enumeration Of the population Of a par:
Of the city, If it could be SHOWN, as MIR
Clifford represented, that the census fig-
ures returned TO Washington were about
$500 below the actual count.
Director Durand will make a COMPARE
son OF the figures returned by the gov
eminent enumerator with those taken
locally, with a view OF determining
whether it is necessary 10 make re-
enumeration
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
RUN AWAY TO WED.

Glen Echo Girl and Her Sweetheart
Married in Alexandria.
Miss Hazel Shaw, the eighteen-year-
old daughter of Lorenzo D. Shaw. pro-
prietor Of Glen Echo Park, and Walter
Hampton Carroll, aged eighteen son of
Walter c. Carroll. a leading res
ident Of Glen Echo, surprised their
friends last evening by announcing that
they were married in Alexandria, Va,
Wednesday Of last week.
Because of the youth OF the young
lady her parents had refused TO allow
young Carroll to visit his bride at her
home. but the couple managed to COM
municate with each other and decided 10
elope
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Brooklyn Man 10 French.

Special music by a choir of eighty
voices and an address by Rev. John H.
Howard. D. D.. formerly pastor OF the
Tabernacle Church. OF Brooklyn, N. Y,
will be the features of the fall meeting
OF the Dumbarton Chapter. Epworth
League. at Dumbarton NJ. E. Church
Sunday at 1880 P. m.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Suit for absolute divorce from Giovanni
3. Casassa, 10 whom she was married in
Baltimore, August IA. 1907. was filed yes
terday by Mrs. Lillian NJ. Casassa. A co.
respondent is named. The couple have
no children. E. L. Giles is attorney for
the wife.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Canton Niakca nig Gnin.

Announcement was made by the Census
Bureau yesterday Of the population Of the
following cities; Canton. Ohio. 1910, 50,217.
1900. 3o.ss7; la Crosse. Wis. 1910. sO.417.
1900. 2s.SS5. and Little Rock. Ark, 1910.
1884. 1900. SS.aOZ.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
PLAN TO SEE CAPITAL.
Prison Delegates Coming Before In
ternntIOnaI Congress Opens.


ternatiOnaI Congress Opens.
In the Office Of Robert V. la Dow,
superintendent OF prisons, Department Of
Justice, the local executive committee Of
the international prisons Congress yes
terday arranged for the entertainment Of
the foreign delegates who will attend the
convention here October ? TO s.
The delegates will arrive four days be-
fore the congress eonvenes. giving them
an opportunity TO see the Capital and to
enjoy the many entertainments arranged
by the local committee, which is COM
posed of John JOY Edison, chairman;
Judge De Lacy, Mai Sylvester, H. II.
Classic. DIR. William A White. o. f.
Darnan, E. P. Bickness,- George S. VII
son. and Supt zinkhan, Of the Dis
triCt Jail
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
sheeres' Funeral To-day.

Funeral services for George ".
scheeres, a Union veteran of the civil
war, and an employe of the Department
of Agriculture. who died last Monday.
will be held this afternoon at the fam
lily residence, 7lS street.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fide circulation-a circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital. It's books are
open.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21

Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder. L. s.
N, commander-in-ehief of the Atlantic
battle-ship fleet. advised the Navy De
partment yesterday by wireless that night
practice had been completed. Day prac-
tice. lie added, will begin to-day and
probably will be completed before the
end of the week. when the fleet will go
to New York TO give the men shore leave
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
LAW SCHOOL TO BE OPENED.
improvements Made for New Season
at Georgetown.

Announcement OF the opening OF the
School OF Law. Of Georgetown University.
october % was made yesterday by Chief
Justice Harry NJ Clabaugh, dean OF the
faculty.
With its opening this fall. the law
school will enter on its most promising
year An additional building. adiourning
the present structure at 5O6-50s E street
northwest, is being constructed to meet
the unusual demands of students. 1t is
expected that the new building will be
completed ia November. 1t will be large
enough 10 hold the entire school.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
snyder's New Fall yVooIen.

Embrace a wide variety OF the most dis
tinetive imported weaves. Inspect these
handsome fabrics. Tailoring of the high
est class; reasonable prices
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
SHOW LIST is ISSUED
Horses to Entertain at Amer
lean League Park.
PURSES AND RIBBONS OFFERED

First Professional Ex-
hibit Promises 10 OuteInSs All Pre-
vious Events-HaIf of Proceeds for
Fairgrounds - ThOrOuGhbFeds of
Virginia and Maryland 10 Compete.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
g. W. U. SENIORS ELECT.
Veterinary Class Chooses G. III. KOOn
President for Year,

Members Of the senior class, of the vet
mary department OF George Washington
University. held their annual election of
officers last night in University Hail.
These are the officers: President, G. H
Koon; vice president. E. W. Miller: sec
rotary, c, NJ. Rupp; treasurer. w. T.
Totten; editor of the Cherry Tree, J. N
Hornbaker: editor of the Hatchet, w. a.
OHara.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Criterion Rye whisky, 81 Full Qunr,
John i. Crowley. S31 18th ST. NV.

The Driliery.
Pitman shorthand and touch typewriting.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-21
Exquisite Floral Designs.
Fleet Ends Night Practice.

You can depend on GUIDES artists to ere
c original. artistic floral pieces. l2l4 F
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-09-22
Bears and Bread.

"1s it intelligence or is it an in
herited habit, as John Burroughs
says, that induces the bears in the
zoo to carry their bread to the pool
of water?" said an observing wom-
an. "No matter by what name you
describe bruins mental state, it is
interesting to watch him with the
loaf of bread. He knows that it 10
dry eating, SO he carries it in his
mouth to the pool and drops it in
to soak. The grizzly will take two
or three loaves and put them in the
water and then jump in himself and
eat them. The big Kadiak bear
throws in several loaves and then
goes fishing for them. The bears
often fight for a piece of meat, but
rarely for bread."-New York Sun,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-09-22
IncurabIs.

81 do Think" said Mrs. McGoozle,
"my husband is the most persistent
ly argumentative man | ever saw
He'll c%ontrovert any proposition, no
matter what it is. This morning
while we waiting on a platform
of one of the elevated railway sta
tons for a train he saw the sign
Out of order on one of those chew
ing gum slot machines.
"I'm willing to bet a cent it isn't
out of order he said.
"And he dropped a coin in the
slot. He didn't get any stick of gum
and he didn't get his money back.
""There,' l said, T hope you're
satisfied now
"'That doesn't prove anything,
Alvira,' he grunted. The machine
isn't out of order; it's built that way
on purpose
"But that's Lysander all OVER
Chicago Tribune.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-09-22

Miss Anna Jensen, of Carleton
twp, died suddenly Monday of
heart failure. She had been calling
at a neighbours and started home in
apparently good health, but is sup
posed to have passed away very sud
denly while on the way home. The
horse went on to the house. but the
young lady was dead before any as
sistance could be rendered. Miss
Jensen, who was about 26 years old,
was the daughter of Jens Jensen and
wife, of Carleton twp. and leaves
besides her family many friends to
mourn her sad death.