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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20
Alexander McWads

Married at st. Paul's church
Sunday morning at 9 o'clock by
Rev. John Williams Jones,
rector, Harry Ellis Alexander,
and Miss Macie Maud McWade,
of Ossian, la. The groom is
weighmaster for the North
western at Missouri Valley and
the couple will make their
home at that place.-Nonpar-
ell.
Tilda Johnson of the telephone
office is reported sick today.
Mgr. Simpson of the teIe-
phone company drove to the
Blair bridge today to repair
some broken wires.
II you want to see the best
show Of the season go to the
New Theatre Thursday even
ing.
T. M. Hubbel of Des Moines,
the richest man in Iowa cele-
brated his list birthday in
that city yesterday He says
as he gets older the world
seems to get better to him. A
fortune Of several millions has
tendency to make a man feel
that this is a pretty good world
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

Mrs. Chas. Sargent returned
to her home in Omaha yester-
day after a short visit here
with her parents.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

Logan, Ia, Jan. 17.-Accord-
ing to the returns of the grand
jury, Ira Brundridge has been
indicted with Henry and Guy
Marley for murder. In the
preliminary trial Brundridge
was placed under $1,000 bonds
as a witness, but the grand
jury viewed him other than a
witness, and he will be given a
hearing on or about Wednes-
day, January 10.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

The Big Racket is surely
doing a tremendous business.
You can't see the rear Of the
store for the boxes of new
g., sls which are arriving daily.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

]. ]. Forde, of Cincinl Iii
township was a pleasant ca .el
this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

Mrs. L. Ewell, of Kearney,
Neb., is in the Valley for a
visit with the G. w. Tubbs
family.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

DR.. Hiese reports a girl born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Low this
morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

Mrs. Hopkins visited Omaha
friends today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-20

Mrs. Ed Madsen and daugh-
ter, Kathryn, went to Omaha
today for a short visit with
relatives.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
AFFAIRS ARE DISCUSSED
Columbia Heights Citizens Hold
Weekly Meeting,
Capt. oyster and W. Y. Cox Defend
Board of acknowledgements
ton Plan Not Approved.

4 variety Of questions VITAL 10 the Dis
trict were discussed at the meeting Of
the Columbia Heights Citizens Associa-
ton last night in Post-office hall. in
Park road
Capt. oyster and ". V. Cox spoke in
defense of the boar5 of education. Mr.
Cox said one-half Of the entire estimate
Of the board for the year ending 1911 was
for school buildings and grounds made
necessary by the neglect of the past and
increase in the number Of pupils He
said the present board was not appointed
because they were pedagogues. but be-
cause theye were successful men and
women familiar with affairs
Capt Oyster said the people Will prob
ably hear from the board of education
to-day at the time we took charge Of
the schools" said he, I'VE applied to the
authorities who had charge of the schools
for thirty years to help us in a number of
things, but the help was refused. In the
conference with the Comrpissioners be-
hind closed doors, lasting three hours, we
asked that q certain fire-trap building be
put in condition. and finally gave our
ultimatum that If it was not put in con.
dition at once. the children would not be
permitted TO enter the building"
The association went on record as op-
posed TO allowing the gas company 10
increase its capital stock A resolution
was adopted. stating that the profits over
and above a reasonable dividend should
be returned to the consumers by reduc-
ing the price Of gas, and that the quality
of the gas should be so regulated as to
permit of a reasonable dividend and no
more.
a resolution was also adopted by The
association against consolidation with the
other citizens associations Of the Dis
trict. as advocated by the committee Of
fifteen of the Chamber OF Commerce.
Another resolution adopted was that
prompt provision should be made for the
purchase Of a site for new Central
High School, the site 10 be selected in the
territory north OF Florida avenue.
Richard B. vatrous, secretary Of the
American Civic Association, made a short
address. describing the work of the asso-
eiation He made particular reference to
The typhoid house fly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06

Washington is to be the home and head
Of a new national aero society that will
rival in Importance and magnitude the
Aero Club Of America
Steps for the immediate organization Of
the new body are progressing under the
direction OF President Z. H. Young, Of
the Aero Scientific Club. which has had
the matter under consideration for some
time.
At a meeting Of the local club last
night Secretary Z. L. Rice was author
lied to communicate with the 264 unaf1li-
sted aero clubs OF the country with a
view to the immediate organization Of
another national society
Not an Antagonist.
The new society viii not be an antag-
onist of the Aero Club OF America,
though the power that it will carry will
equal that of the elder society. Accord
ing to the promoters. the union will be
formed as a means OF protecting the IN
affiliated bodies and for the furthering Of
aeronautics in general
Secretary Rice, OF the local club, will
receive applications for membership. and
VIII furnish information as 10 the object
and organization OF the new club. Presi-
dent Young said last night:
I'VE are not going to organize a society
that will be a rival or antagonistic to
the Aero Club OF America. We are only
seeking the means OF lettering the con-
dltions OF the unafiHated bodies who do
not wish 20 Join the present national So
ciety.
When the organization IS perfected I
believe that aeronautics in this country
viii be given a big boost II We are
successful one OF the direct results will
be interoity aero contests. Rivalry be-
tween local societies and inventors will
be increased, and the intercity contests
viii surely follow. a more general in
terest IN aeronautics as a sport and as
a business proposition will certainly be
the outcome Of meets between cities"
The Aero Scientific Club is planning a
busy season locally. and some Of Wasr-
irGton's inventors VIII siv4 their ma
chimes a try-out soon at College Park A
score OF machines are being constructed
by local aeronauts. It is planned 20 have
= Washington meet this summer for the
Capital aviators.
Spencer Heath Chairman.
Spencer Heath was appointed chairman
OF the field committee last night and
viii arrange for the use Of a local aero
drome. The housing Of the machines and
other facilities for the coming meet will
be looked after by Mr.. Heath. For the
protection Of local inventors, the society
last night appointed a committee OF three
10 take charge OF the recording OF IN
ventors' caveats.
II is planned at the next meeting TO
have an exhibition OF models of ma
chimes in addition to an interesting pro-
gramme OF addresses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
ARCANUM COUNCIL kDJOURNS
District Members Would Change
Policy Payment System.
Representatives to Supreme Council
Instructed - Officers Installed,
Banquet Concludes Session.

At the concluding session Of the Grand
Council Of the District Of Columbia.
Royal Arcanum, held last evening in the
Masonic Temple. the representatives to
| the Supreme Council, which assemblies at
Montreal. Canada. were authorized TO
| present a resolution favoring an amend
ment to the constitution Of the order tina.
| VIII permit paid-up policies being issued
10 members when the total payments
they have made reach the face value OF
their benefit certificates.
The resolution originated with Farra-
gut Council. and by them was forwarded
to the Grand Council. requesting its ap-
prevail The representatives. together
with the grand secretary, were authorized
to investigate the question and take such
action as in their judgment was most ex-
pedient.
Another resolution, which was similarly
referred. was introduced by DR.. ]. w.
Hodges. Of Klsmet Council. which will
transfer TO tho payroll of the Supreme
Council the payroll of the medical ex-
aminers Of the order.
John w. Baker. the supreme deputy
who had been sent 10 Washington by
the supreme regent to install the officers
Of the Grand Council. performed that cere-
mony IN a manner that called forth a
resolution OF thanks and communication
from the assemblage.
Following the installation Grand Regent
LEM announced the following appoint
ments: Committee on laws and appeals.
G. NJ. Hustled. J. r Cox, ". I. Buckley;
committee on finance, c. F. Keefer, d. z.
baltimore, II. @. Brinkley: committee on
the state of the order. H G. LEM, George
S. Britt, s. /. Beeseliever. G. B. Young,
and J. ". Scott; press committee, E. B.
Eynon. 6. P. Conn, R. E. Logan, and
Max Abel. Deputy grand regents ware
also announced as follows. To Oriental
Council. c. c. Dunn: TO Capitol Council.
J. II. Ruth: National Council. E A.
Neiss; Analostan Council, J. W. Scott;
Farragut Council, a II. Fiegenbaum:
Kismet Council. G. B. Young: District
Council. H. c. Scott; Ouray Council. J. E.
Ecklon; Municipal Council. G. T. Allen,
and Francis Scott Key Council. Benjamin
White
When the business session was conciud-
ed the council and visiting members of
the order formed in line and proceeded 10
the Riggs House, where a sumptuous ban
quet had been prepared. The serving Of
II was preceded by q prayer from the re-
firing grand regent George S. Britt, who
spoke feelingiy Of his predecessor. John
r. Biddis, whose death vas q blow 70 the
order
Prior to the disbanding Of the assem-
blage an interesting message was deliv-
cred from the supreme regent by his per
sonal representative, whose address was
one of the interesting features OF the
evening. The honored guests Of the even
ing were Installing Ohlcer Baker and
Past Regent G. NJ. Foote, late of Paw
tucket, R. /
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
HOUSE ANNULS DOCK GRANTS
Stafford Wedges in Point Of Order
and Upsets Decision.
Representatives Plead with Obstruc-
tor to DesLst, and Conclude by
Voting Out Appropriation.

The House got peevish yesterday after
noon when Representative Stafford, Of
Wisconsin, insisted on a point of order
he had made against an item in the naval
appropriation bill. increasing the cost
limit OF dry dock No. T. Brooklyn Navy
Yard. from $1,5o0.00O to $3.50. OO0 and be-
fore it got through, had voted unanimous
~ TO strike from the bill every cent 1t
previously intended to give for continuing
the work at Brooklyn, Puget Sound, and
Pearl Harbor. BY its action the House
made it impossible for the United States
to continue work on these docks longer
than money at hand shau last.
Members OF the House Naval Affairs
Committee and many others, Republicans
and Democrats, regulars and insurgents,
We're angered at Mr.. Staffords action,
and claimed, after the House adjourned.
that he was acting under orders from
Speaker Cannon and Representative
James r. Mann. Of Illinois. chief watch
dog Of the Treasury.
Mr.. Stafford's point OF order was made
against the item increasing the appropria-
ton for the Brooklyn dry dock. while the
House was in Committee of the Whole. on
the ground that Il changed existing law.
Although members Of the committee one
by one trooped over to Mr. Stafford s
desk and pleaded with him, he remained
obdurate
Members of the committee showed Mr..
Stafford that unless the increased ap-
preparation was authorized 1t would be
impossible 10 construct docks large
enough 10 care for two big battle ships.
now building. not 10 mention the 1900
ton leviathan 10 be authorized at this
session Of Congress.
The country, they said, would nowhere
have a dock capable Of receiving these
monster men-of-war Mr.. Stafford main
tanned there was nothing in the testimony
Of Secretary Of the Navy Meyer. or other
experts. to show the need for enlarging
the docks in question.
IF we are going 10 follow an asinine
policy Ike this" said Nj Fitzgerald. I'VE
might as we'll do nothing at all What
is the use Of spending money to complete
a dock that will be OF no use and will
eventually have to be torn down and re-
built"
Under the rules Mr.. Stafford's point of
order was sustained
Vote the whole thing out. yelled some
one, and this the House proceeded TO do.
II voted out the $4,000 10 continue work
at Brooklyn; $4,000 to continue work at
Puget Sound. and $4,000 for the same
purpose at Pearl Harbor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
DISTRICT SUPPLY BIDS OPENED.
Award of Contracts for Year VIII
Involve About 100000.

Bids for furnishing the District with
general supplies for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1911, involving about $780,
600, were opened yesterday.
Proposals were submitted for the sup
ply of stationery. blank forms. printing.
school books, furniture. hardware and
tinware, flags, and athletic goods, plumb
ing materials, groceries, boots and shoes,
drugs and chemicals, glass. paints, and
oils. lumber. fresh and salt meats. poul-
try and fish, dry goods, electrical supplies,
saddlery and wheelwright supplies, kin
dergarten supplies laundrying. and waste
paper.
On April ls bids will be received for
furnishing and delivering fuel and ice
For the first time IN fifteen years the
firm OF Rudolph & West did not submit
bids, because Mr.. Rudolph is one Of the
Commissioners.
A force Of clerks was detailed under
the guidance Of ". H. O'NeiH to care
for the scheduling Of the bids, which
will require about ten days. The bids
viii then be turned over to a committee
consisting OF N. G. Hargrove. property
clerk, chairman; Daniel j. Donavan. dep
uty auditor; Daniel z. Garges. chief
clerk, engineer department; George s.
Wilson, secretary Board of Charities: H.
c, MeLeane. deputy health officer: H. o.
Hine. secretary board OF education:
George A. Watson, chief clerk FIRE de-
partment. and r. B. Hess. chief clerk
police department This committee Will
make recommendations to the Commits
sioners.
The award VIII not be announced until
about May l
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
MRS. SMITH DEAD.
Wife Of Maryland Senator Expires
After Operation.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Nd. April 5.-United States
Senator John Walter Smiths wife died
here tonight at the home OF her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Arthur D. Foster, with whom
she had been stopping for the winter
months
Mrs. Smith had been Ill for some time
and recently underwent an operation at
the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was in
her sixties, and she and her husband
mostly made their home at Snow Hill,
Nd. Her husband was elected to the
Senate from Maryland two years ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
DIED..

BAESSELL-On Monday, April 4. 1910, at
IL .. m, CATHERINE ]. BAESSELL.
beloved wife OF Charles T. Baessen
Funeral from s2S street northwest on
Thursday, April 7. at $50 a. N. Mass
at Church Of Immaculate Conception
az 9 o'clock. Interment at Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
DENNY-On Sunday. April 3 1910, at 2.0
a. m, THEODORE HERMAN, young
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Denny,
1877 Twelfth street northwest aged
three years.
Funeral took place Sunday. April 8.
GIBSoN-Passed peacefully away april 5
1910. at Providence Hospital ANNIE
V. II. GIBSON. of Portsmouth, Va,
and Washington. D. c.
Funeral from her late residence 81
Maryland avenue northeast. to-day,
April s. at 8 D. m.
PATTERSON-On Monday, April ( 1910,
at II a. m, DAVID PATTERSON, IN
the seventy-ninth year OF his age
Funeral Wednesday. april s, at ? p n,
from the residence of his son-in-laW,
r. E. T. Shreve, Falls Church. Va.
PAVARINI-on Sunday. April 8, 1910. at
u;4 a. m, ISADORE PANARINI.
beloved husband of CheTubina Pavd~
RIM and only son OF Rosa and Alex
ander Pavarini, aged forty-cne years
Funeral from Immaculate Conception
Church, corner Eighth and y streets
northwest, Wednesday April s 81 ?
O'Clock p. m. All friends Invited.
Special meeting Of Washington Aerie.
No. l25, Fraternal Order Of Eagles, at
Eagles Home, Wednesday, April s.
at 1870 20 attend Brother PAVA-
RINI'S funeral.
X L. MONTAGUE.
J. D. BRITT, President.
Secretary.
WENDEL-On Monday, April 4. 1910. ~
4:20 o'clock a. m, Grant road, Tenley-
town, d. c., ANNIE NJ, beloved wife
Of ]. Herman Wendell. and daughter
Of Thomas 7. Hurdle aged twenty
one years.
Funeral from St AIMS Catholic Church,
TenleytOWn. Thursday. April Z. at 3
o'clock a. m, where mass viii be said
Relatives and friends respectfully
invited
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Z. 5. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Burear

L ;. Dept OF Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Washington. Tuesday, April 5. lslO-s p N
The western disturbance has again assumed definite
formation. and is central tonight over the Southern
Upper Lake region Since Monday night ii has been
attended by showers and thundeTstorns in the Cen
tral valleys. the East Gulf States, and the Upper
Lake and Western Lower Lake region: elsewhere
oTer the country TIE weather was mostly fair
Temperatures have fallen considerably over the
rain area, and have generally risen over the re-
maindsr Of the country. In the interior Of New
England and the Middle Atlantic States and in the
Eastern Lover Lake region and Upper Ohio Valley
and the Northwest they are from % TO 81 degrees
above the seasonal average
There viii be showers and thunderstorms Weines-
day in the Lover Lake region. the Upper Ohio Val
ley. and the Atlantic States generally. continuing
Thursday in New England. These showers will be
accompanied by q temperature fall % more normal
conditions and temperatures viii continus moderate
during Thursday the eastern third Of the coun
Try. In the interior temperatures viii rise somewhat
with generally fair weather
Note-Ihe display of storm warnings % Lakes SUI
psriOF, Michigan, Huron, St Clair. Ere and On
tario viii be resumed for the season on April 10
1910.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
Conference onens To-day.

A three days session of Washington
District Conference Sunday School and
Yarick Christian Endeavor conventions
Of the A. NJ. z. Zion Church Will open
at Trinity Church Morton street. be-
tween Georgia and Sherman avenues
northwest, at 10 o'clock this morning,
With Rev. NJ. L. Blalock. of Harrisburg,
Pa. presiding.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

At D. n sharp-An automobile ride
seeing Washington. which VIII start from
front Of the Arlington Hotel.
At 4.5-Stop at the Corcoran Gallery Of
Art, that hour having been specially re-
served for the exclusive use Of the delegates
and their ladies.
At o'clock-A banquet VII be given at
the Arlington Hotel. at the close Of which
there VIII DO an informal dance It Is re-
specially and urgently requested that every
one attending the banquet be ready at Gas,
so as 70 be seated promptly az O'Clock.
The President Of the United States. the
Speaker and other men Of national and
local distinction VIII be present
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
Moran Beats Baldwin.

New York. April 5--owen Moran, Of
England. showed his best form in ten
round bout with Matty Baldwin, OF Bos-
ton, in the Fairmont A. c. tonight, and
was the winner on points with plenty TO
spare. Baldwin had the better of the
first round. but after that it was Mo
rams fight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
MANN TO FIGHT FOR SEAT.
Cannon Lieutenant on Floor Meets
Opposition in Home District.


Representative James R. Mann. OF ILL
nois, chief lieutenant of Speaker Cannon
on the floor Of the House. is face TO face
with a fight for his political life.
For the first time IN years he is to
have opposition in his district. Walter
Clyde Jones, Republican leader in the
Illinois State senate, is after Mr.. Mann's
Job.
Jones is the author OF the Illinois
primary law. He will make his fight
against Mann on the issue of Cannonism
It is stated here that Mr.. Jones will
have the support Of Gov. Deneen. Al
though Mr.. Mann is deeply absorbed in
Congressional duties, the chances are that
he will soon have to leave Washington
to look after his political fences.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
Local Temperature.

Midnight. 81; a. M, 90; r. m, So 6 a. m, 81
a. m, 81; 10 q. H., 81; 2 noon, IS; p. m. 70:
? H.. Sc; :. m. 60; ?. 10, IS; 10 p. m. q.
Maximum Sc: minimum, S.
Relative humidity-S a. m, 100; 2 2. H., 81; 8
T. H. 90. Rainfall Is p u. TO :. NJ, 0. Hours
q sunshine, rs. Per cent Of possible sunshine. So
Tenpevature same data last year-Afa1imum "a:
minimum AZ
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the partnership hsTe-
to{ors existing between the undersigned under the
firm name Of WI A. HENDERSON Co. With
PLACES Of business st i432 New YORK Avenue \. W.
and 81 Street. y. ", has this day beu dis
solved b. mutual consent
The business heretofore carried On a. Ig1 NeF
YORK Avenue, y. ", viii Be continued By
CHARLES z. HENDERSON, !. HENRY HEN
DEBs0N and FRANCIS Z sIBLEY. under the
firm name q WM. A. HENDERSON co.
The business heretofore carried or az 81 r St
y W. vii be continued b. r. MILLION HEN
DERsON
AL claims sgainst the old firm Of WI. A HEN
DERSoN co. and al debts due 70 said firm
have been assumed By and are payable 70 the new
frm Of WM. A. HENDERSON CO.
R. MILLION HENDERSON,
CHAS. z. HENDERSON,
/ HENRY HENDERSON,
FRANCIS Z sIBLEY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
TRANSFERS WIN STRIKE.
Sand and Gravel Companies Accede
to Most of Demands.

to Most of Demands.
The strike between the Team Owners
Association and the sand and gravel COM
panies of this city, which threatened TO
tie up building operations, was settled
yesterday, the employers scceding TO
most of the demands of the strikers.
According to the agreement adopted
yesterday, the teamsters will be paid by
the ton instead OF the cubic yard for
hauling. which means an increase of
about 10 per cent. The employers refuse
however. to recognize the teamsters as a
body. but treat the firms individually.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
HEBREWS DO NOT
FAVOR OPEN DOOR
B'nai Birth Believes Immi-
grafton Laws Adequate.
WELCOMES DESIRABLE ALIENS

Constitutional Lodge Approves the
speech OF Harry Cut1er-Immigra-
port to COncIave To-day, Urging
UnfavOrabIe Report on Bills.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06

While you think OF IT. telephone your
want Ad. TO The Washington Herald, and
bin wiz bs sent you at J cent wo-'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
Tide Table.

Today-High tide. a:s2 a m and sz2 p m Low
tide. II aS a. m
Tomorrow-Higb tide. s.4s a. N. and eli ?. N.
Low tide. 300 a. m. and l2Z1 p. m.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OFFICE OF WEAVER BROS,

TO THE PUBLIC: We beg TO advise that the
s. c. Weaver charged with conspiracy In 4 real
estate transaction with one d.. T. V. Hammond Is
not connected with this firm. noE Is he a member
Of family.
Further. that the Mr.. Dodge mentioned in the
said charge q conspiracy is not the Mr. Clarence
Dodge associated with Weaver Bros, noC Is be
related TO him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-06
Temperaturea In other cities.

Temperatures in other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall, for the twelve hours ended at
?. n yesterday, are as follows: