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The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
DR.. GIBBON SUICIDE.
Prominent Druggist Ends Life After
Years Suffering.

According TO the verdict OF a coroner's
fury after an inquest az the morgue yes
terday afternoon, Dr.. Charles Perry Glib
bon. forty-two years old. well-known
druggist OF this city. whose body was
found in bed in his apartment at the
Ashburne, Thirteenth and Harvard
streets northwest, shortly after 6 o'clock
yesterday morning, met death from the
effects Of a bullet fred into his brain
with suicidal intent.
DR.. Gibbons wife heard the report OF
a revolver, and, running into the room,
discovered her husband lying on his
back on the bed, revolver in one hand
Help was summoned, but life was ex-
tinct before medical aid reached the man
Although a bottle containing prussic acid
was found in Gibbons clothing. no trace
of the acid was found in his stomach
when a postmortem examination was
made.
About a year ago DIR. Gibbon was
struck by a motorcycle near Thomas
Circle. sustaining injuries which caused
such intense suffering that he used drugs
In large quantities TO relieve the pain
1t is believed the drugs affected his mind
Besides his wife, Dr. Gibbon Is survived
by two children, Thelma. aged twelve
and David, aged fifteen years
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
BANKS MAY MERGE.
National of Washington and Met
rOpOlitan Plan Consolidation.

A merger Of two OF the strongest fnan-
cial Institutions Of the Capital, the Ma
tional Bank OF Washington and the Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank. is possible.
Although the proposition has been con-
sidered in a tentative way only. it is IA
vored by large interests in both banks.
and it is altogether likely that the mer-
ger will be brought about by the first Of
the year.
The combined capital viii be 100000
At present the National Bank OF Wash
ington. whose capital is $1.O50,OoO, is on a
l6-per-cent dividend-paying basis. while
the National Metropolitan Bank pays s
per cent on It's capital Of SS00.0O0.
In the event of a merger, a savings
bank will be established in the present
home Of the Bank OF Washington. and
thus the present STATS of the two In
stitutions will be provided for. Clarence
F. Norment. now the head Of the older
bank. viii become president OF the con-
solidated interests and George W. White.
vice president.
Should the merger not be consummated,
II is the understanding that the National
Bank OF Washington will seek a new
home uptown, in closer touch with the
financial center. erecting a building on
one of the leading thoroughfares. prob
ably Fifteenth street. near the Treasury
The present quarters. at Pennsylvania
avenue and Seventh street, would then
be used for the savings bank. under the
same management and control.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
CADETS HAVE NEW REGIMENT.
High school Students ReOrganize
for I91O-1i Season.

High school cadets enrolled yesterday
for the regiment reorganization under
the new act Of Congress compelling all
students who are physically able 10 Join.
and the roster is longer than II ever
was before. Officers are 10 be elected
next week.
The board OF education VIII make an
effort to provide a military and athletic
field ground in Potomac Park, and the
District Commissioners WIFI be asked 10
include IN their estimates an appropria-
ton for this purpose
The Association for the Prevention OF
Tuberculosis has renewed its work for
open-air public schools It will meet
October "a 10 discuss plans.
A new course or drawing, including
printing. color work. designing, and con-
structive work. for use in the fifth. sixth,
seventh, and eighth grades Of the public
schools has Just been completed by Miss
annie NJ, Wilson, director OF drawing.
and will be Immediately started In those
grades
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
Eagles Hold Session.

Washington Aerie. No. 125 Fraternai
Order OF Eagles, had an attendance Of
80 members at the first fall meeting al
Eagles Hall last night
Twenty-Five applications for member
ship were acted upon favorably, NJ. Feno.
Of Rockaway Beach Aerie. No. 1874. OF
New York. was a visitor. and made an
address on the advancement OF the mem
bership Of the order throughout the coun-
try. Short addresses were also made by
Dave Wolf. J. L. Feeney, and Col R. l.
Montague. Col. Montague was made
chairman OF the committee 10 arrange for
entertainments for the season.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
TWO WOMEN HURT
In PANIC ON CAR
Stampede Among Passengers
Follows Short Circuit.

Panic among a score OF passengers re-
sulting in the injury OF two women was
the result OF short circuit in the con-
troller OF a car OF the Capital Traction
Company's line at Twenty-seventh and
NJ streets northwest about o'clock last
night The injured are:
Maggie Johnson, forty-six years old, OF
2S03 n street northwest. confused wound
OF scalp.
Jennie Davidson, eighteen years old, OF
Arlington. Va. sprain OF the left arm
and left knee
A number Of persons who refused 10
give their names left the scene. suffer-
ing from minor injuries which did not
necessitate their removal 20 A hospital
II is believed that at least six other pas
sengers were hurt in the melee which
followed the short circuit
Motorman Henry Hail and Conductor
II. Smith We're IN charge Of the car. The
motorman had Just started the car, after
allowing a passenger 10 alight. at Twen-
ty-seventh street. when there was a
loud report, as though a gun had been
exploded beneath the car. Then a hiss
ing sound. which grew louder each sec
ond was accompanied by a brilliant blue
glare as the wire from the controller
was burned out.
women screamed and there was
scamper 10 leave the ear. The Johnson
woman jumped 10 the asphalt and fell
Before she could rise Jennie Davidson
jumped. falling on the PROSTATE woman.
Passengers ran 10 their aid and assisted
them TO the sidewalk. Both the injured
women were hystericaL A passing taxi
cab was stopped and they were placed
IN IT, The chauffeur drove 10 George
town University Hospital, where the
women were given treatment They were
unable to leave the hospital and re-
rnained overnight.
Before the police OF the Seventh pre-
einct reached the scene Of the accident
the persons who had been on the car
had left the scene. Neither Hall nor
Smith was injured.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
MILK MEN ASK
PUBLIC HEARING
Want the Commissioners to
Change Regulations.

Milk dealers petiuoned the Commission
ers yesterday for a hearing on proposed
changes in regulations. and it will be
granted about October 20. The Commits
sioners are too busy preparing their an
nual estimates 10 hear them before that
date
The shortage OF milk is due. the deal
ers say. to the scarcity OF rain. Grass
IN every section Of Virginia and Mary
land is dry and burned by the sun. II
probably is too late for rain to relieve
the situation.
Corbin Thompson, vice president OF the
local body. said another thing that was
a cause Of the scarcity OF milk was the
order OF the health department requiring
all cows whose milk is shipped into the
District 10 undergo a tuberculin test. II
is said that legal steps Will be taken 20
test the authority Of the health depart
ment IN ordering such preventive meas
ures. AL Of these subjects will be dis
cussed at the hearing.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
FINAL DAY IN CONTEST
BRINGS IN 100000 VOTES
Herad'S Staff of Counters Unable TO Cope with
Deuge of BundleS-SpeculatOn Rife on
Outcome of BallOting.

VIA prepare TO witness the worlds
series games at Philadelphia.
That the race for popular honors has
elected the hearty approval of every
baseball enthusiast in the Capital has
already been proven, but when 10000
votes were cast yesterday. II was neces-
sary 10 enlarge the contest editor IS
offiee force TO handle the bulk OF slips.
Votes By the thousands were sent IN
yesterday for every leading candidate
In the race and because OF the big gains
made by all It will be impossible 10 give
any idea Of how they stand and who
viii be proclaimed the top-notcher.
While hundreds OF persons are expect
ant for the announcement of the win
ners, the confident ones who have fought
vigilantly all the way viii be among
our leading early risers Sunday morning.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
CHOLERA CHANGES
FLEET ITINERARY
Italian and Grecian Ports
May Be Omitted.

Because OF the prevalence OF cholera
at some of the posts to be visited. the
itinerary Of the coming cruise OF the
Atlantic battle ship feet. which will be-
Sin on November next. may be con-
siderabIy medifed.
Under the original schedule the feet
was to sail from Hampton Roads about
November ! for Gibraltar In view OF
the prevalence OF cholera az Italian and
Grecian ports. il is likely that the Wis
its 10 these places will be omitted.
Surg, Gen. Charles 5. Stokes has been
instructed by Acting Secretary OF the
Navy Winthrop 10 investigate the choi-
era situation abroad His report will be
the basis for the modification in the itin-
erary Of the feet. The political changes
IN Portugal may also affect the itinerary.
Treasury Officers Confer.
There was a conference OF the Treasury
officers yesterday 20 consider the ex-
pedisney Of putting an embargo on mer-
ohandise shipped 10 the United States
from the eholera-infected district Of
Europe.
At the conclusion OF the conference su-
pervising Surg. Gen Wyman stated
that the officers had reached the conclu-
sion that conditions were not yet serious
enough 20 warrant such drastic action.
The conference was participated in by
Assistant Secretary Charles D. HiIles
and Assistant Secretary James Freeman
Curtis. Mr. Hilles has control OF the
Marine Hospital Service. and Assistant
Secretary Curtis deals with customs.
Surg Gen. Wyman Informed the other
Treasury officers that the precautions
now being taken at the port OF New York.
together with the strict supervision
abroad, is sufficient 10 meet the condi-
tons as they now exist.
DR.. Wyman believes that the fve-day
detention OF immigrants from cholera-in-
feeted districts by the agents Of the
United States in those countries is suf-
ficient 10 determine whether there is a
possibility OF cholera developing during
the voyage.
II II should be determined 10 lay an en-
barge on goods coming from cholera-in-
fected countries. II Is likely that imports
from Southern Italy will be the first 10
feel the force or the order.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
COLORED TRIPLETS
ALL "ROOSEYELTS"
for eX.President in
Family of Thirteen.

Colored triplets. named Theodore
Roosevelt Mcdaniel. Alice Roosevelt
Mcdaniel, and Kermit Roosevelt Nc
Daniel are the talk OF the neighbors OF
Cleon Mcdaniel. the father. who lives at
26l6 p street northwest.
Since the birth a few days age the Nc
Daniel home. which has eight other chill
dren. has been visited by many admir-
ers OF the parents, and someone has no.
tined the former President OF the in
creased population ana the welfare Of
his namesakes.
AS one who has done more. perhaps,
than any other citizen of the United
States 10 serve the Roosevelt idea OF
anti-race suicide. Mcdaniel and his
wife probably viii be rewarded. A neigh
Dor OF the happy colored family declares
the triplets are a happy and healthy
crowd of babies.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07

The District OF Columbia CHAPTER,
Daughters OF Founders and Patriots of
America, held it's first meeting OF the
year at the Melrose. the residence Of the
president, Mrs. Thomas H. Johnston. on
Monday. After the routine Mrs Cath
crime Brown Brumbaugh read a paper
on the historical record of the Brown
family Mrs. st. Clair read a narrative
OF colonial times, The guest of the day,
Mrs. Draper, talked on conservation. and
Mrs Boynton closed the programme with
an instructive address on the principles
upon which the society is founded.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07

swamped with an avalanche OF more
than 10000 votes on the hnal day OF The
WASHINGTON Heralds baseball popularity
contest. large stan OF counters were
unable TO cope with the deluge OF bum
dies which came Ike a food until the
closing time at o'clock last night.
1t will be impossible 10 announce the
ten winners before Sunday. while IN the
meantime. the thousands of coupons will
be counted and placed 10 the credits
OF the numerous candidates.
Every baseball fan in Washington-and
every one has taken a keen interest IN
the contest-is specializing on the out
come. which VIII be set at rest when the
names OF the successful nominees are
printed In the pink sheet Sunday. Then
these ten lucky fans, whose friends have
striven hard to put them in the lead.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07

Independent eolored voters OF the
United States were represented at a
mass meeting in GaIbraith A NJ. E.
Church last night, who voted to send
organizers and speakers TO Delaware.
New York. New Jersey, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts. Ohio. IN
diana, Illinois, and West Virginia.
IT was decided TO support men and
measures rather than parties. and the
following candidates we're Endorsed:
Harmon, for governor OF Ohio. and all
and Congress not unfriendly to Foraker
in the last campaign.
Woodrow Wilson for governor OF New
Jersey and the Republican Congressional
and legislative candidates.
Straight Republican ticket In Delaware
and West Virginia.
Dix in New York. and all opponents of
Roosevelt candidates. whether State or
Congressional
To support all members of the legisla-
ture in Connecticut favorable 10 Senator
Bulkeley.
In Massachusetts. to oppose all MEM
bers OF the legislature favorable TO SEN
ator Lodge
Speak Against Roosevelt.
Rev. DR.. Crothers. OF Washington, pre-
sided at the mass meeting. and in hts
Introductory speech he said the league
had decided, before supporting any can
didates for Congress or state Office.
20 submit the following FIVE questions:
Of
Acknowledgement and peonage. passage
OF an anti-jim crow law, national aid
10 education with same opportunities 10
ali children. national legislation against
lynching and mob law, restoration OF
the discharged Brownsville soldiers.
Those who fail 10 advocate these IS
sues" said DR.. Crothers, ARE 10 be OPP
posed. whether Democratic or Repub-
lican."
William NJ Trotter, OF Boston, editor
OF the Boston Guardian and president or
the New England Suffrage League, IS
sued a challenge 70 Col. Roosevelt 10
condemn Jim Crowism, Acknowledgement,
and lynching while on his Southern trip.
and 10 a joint debate on his return. for
the solution Of the negro problem. 1T
is the duty OF every American citizen 10
do everything in his power 10 defeat
Col. Roosevelt as the most dangerous
American since the days OF Burr"
W. F. s. Cook. son Of John Browns
lieutenant. who lives in Baltimore, urged
his colored hearers 70 be independent in
their support IN continuing the enamel
patton that Lincoln and Brown stood for.
He said they are only half free when
they vote as mass.
Address of Bishop Walters.
Bishop Alexander Walters. OF New
York. made it plain that members OF the
league are not Democrats, but indepen-
dents, and would support men most
friendly to the negro. The Republican
party OF to-day" he said, lis by no
means the party OF Lincoln. and II the
Republicans could support Independents
and Democrats, there is no reason why
colored men should not support Demo
cratic nominees. progressive Republi-
cans, or Socialists who are known TO be
friends 10 the negro and advocates OF
justice 10 al"
Judge W. NJ. Gibbs and Rev. DR.. L. G.
Jordan. OF Little Rock. Ark. were other
members OF the executive committee who
spoke az the mass meeting.
The attitude OF the league was map
ped out at an executive meeting in the
afternoon. attended by Bishop Walters.
Editor Trotter. DIT. Jordan. Judge Gibbs.
Mr.. Cook. and Rev Drs. WaIdron and
Crothers.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. S. D.. .. Agricnlture. weather Bureau.

o . .. sNEE-IIl1E-II- ''NIVIlF1 '-1v-Ns
Washington. Thursday. Oct. 8. l9lO-s p N
The winds along the New England coast vii Be
moderate 10 brisk southwesterly shifting 10 north
west and north: on the Middle and South Atlantic
coast moderate 20 brisk north TO northwest; on the
East Gulf coast moderate 10 brisk nOrtheEiy; on
the West Gulf coast moderate northeasteriy, becom
Ing variable: 90 the Lower Lakes moderate north
westerly becoming ligh; and variable; on the Upper
Lakes sJutherly winds gradually increasing,
Steamers departing Friday for European ports
viii have moderate 10 brisk northwesterly winds
with shOBery weather, 70 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
NEBRASKA INSURGENCY GONE
Progressives Hold Sway, Says So
licitor William Thompson.
Statement Made I'm Address at An
nual Meeting OF State
Society.

That insurgency in Nebraska has been
superseded by progressiveness, was the
statement of William B. Thompson. So
licitor for the Treasury Department, at
the annual meeting OF the Nebraska AS
ISOLATION. last night in w. c. T. Z. Hall.
There has been a lot OF talk about in
surgency," said Mr. Thompson but you
will find that element missing in our
State. 1t has been superseded. four or
five years ago. by progressiveness" Mr..
Thompson made but slight reference 10
political conditions. and confined his re-
marks principally TO laudlng the prosper
Gus condition Of the Commonwealth.
The following officers were elected:
President, F. II. Abbott. Assistant Com
missioner of Indian Affairs; vice presi-
dent, F. w. Collins; secretary. Miss Fan
ME Roseman; treasurer, H. A. Harding.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
patents TO BE Auctioned.

The first public auction Of United
States patents ever held is 10 be held
to-day and Saturday between 10 and y
o'clock by the Patent Exchange in the
Jenifer Building, Seventh and D streets
northwest. D. Notes. auctloneer. will
conduct the sale Representatives OF
manufacturers. inventors, and attorneys
from all parts Of the United States have
expressed interest in the sale.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
spaIding Council Makes Plans.

Spalding Council. Knights of Columbus,
last night held a meeting 10 consider ar
engagements for entertaining the members
and their friends during the fall season.
The first degree viii be conferred upon a
number of candidates on October 20.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
seminoles Give First Dance,

The Seminole Social Club gave its first
dance of the season at National Rifles
Armory last night. There was a large
attendance of the members and their
friends. Officers OF the club are c. l.
Bell, president; w. II. Deale. vice presi-
dent; ]. S. Wagner. secretary. and Alice
NJ, Turner. treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
Local Temperature.

Midnight. z; a. m. &C. a. N. C. a. m, g.:
a. m. y; 10 a m, u: y noon. 50. p. m, S.;
p m, So: p. m. 80; p. n, y; 10 p. m. Is
Maximum s.; minimum. G.
Relative humidity-s a. m, O. 2. m, So p
m. sc. Rainfall 70 p m TO s ?. NJ O. Hours 0!
sunshine 81; per cent Of possible sunshine T.
Temperature same date last yeaE-Maximum. "a;
minimum, Il.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
Meeting OF Esther Chapter.

Esther Chapter, no. 9, Order of East
ern Star, held its first fall meeting at
New Masonic Temple last night. After
the regular business was transacted. the
members retired to the banquet room,
where refreshments were served.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
GUY s. ZEPP.
CARROLL S. ZEPP.
ARTISTIC HOMES

We believe that We are prepared 70 offer homes
that have reached the highest pinnacle Of artistic
perfection. price and quality considered. We wcald
like every person who appreciates pretty home to
see one Of our sample houses. whether they are
prospective purchasers not. To verify our state
ment that We are prepared 10 cater to the most
artistic tsmpeTaments do not fail to see the houses
on the lake. Unobsructed view Of three miles: dec
orations Of such quality that large portion had to
be ordered special from out Of the city; six rooms
gas and eectrOisTs unsurpassed: beth gas and
electric lights; panluet flooring; hot-Ester heat
attic entire house gas logs beautiful tile bath
with shower; solid concrete front porches lattjced
rear pOrches rear yards incosed with picket fence
and everything else equal. To inspect take sth
st. car. get on at Harvard ST., walk one block east
Open evenings and Sunday.
If you are Interested In q large house, semi
detached you should inspect SIS Quincy ST sample
5e. The same general description as above with
the exception that they have nine rooms semi
detached bsamed and paneled dining rooms Writa
OF phone ZEPP BROS. 1875 st. NV. or your
real estate agent will take pleasure Ia showing you
any Of these properties.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
DIED..

DOWNEY-On Thursday. October 6. 1910,
at $50 p. m. at the residence of her
brother. Bryan Downey 1406 L street
southeast. Anacostia, d. c., MISS
BRIDGET DOWNEY.
Funeral from her brothers residence,
Saturday, October S. at $3.50 a. m,
thence to St. Teresa's Church. where
requiem mass will be offered for the
repose OF her soul. Relatives and
friends invited
LITTLE-On Friday. September So 1910,
lost 81 sea, en- route from Liverpool.
England, TO New York, y. Y,
THOMAS H LITTLE, Jr.. beloved
son OF Thomas II. and Elizabeth A.
Little. Of S115 Eleventh street south
west, in his thirty eighth year
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
TOURNEY ENDS TODAY
Six Rife Matches Will Be
SLOT at Congress Heights.
DISTRICT TEAM is VICTORIOUS

Guardsmen Win from United States
Marine Corps by Score OF 100 40
SIS and Capture silver Cup-Lieut.
Earnshaw Takes Medal in Individ-
uaI CIass-CarmOdy Match Ended.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
Mechanics Initiate Two.

Capital Lodge. No. II. Independent Or
der OF Mechanics, initiated two candi-
dates at regular meeting held at Pyth-
ian Temple last night The ceremonies
were conducted by the regular degree
team. with f. A. Goldman as worthy
master.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
W. 6 ]. SLOANE
PLAIN COLOR CARPETS
Imported Hand-tu fted and Domestic

The colorefect desired in floor covering is easily
obtained when the selection made from large stock of
Plain Color Carpets
The comprises the beautiful English Saxne,
Saxon Angora and Corona the fine English Vevets
Durries and Fe and high grades Of domestic WltOns AK
Minister'S Vevets and ngains in nearly 800 different shades
The unusual widths Of our Plain Color Carpetsup IL
feet inclusive entirely obvate rooms and IL feet
wide producing exactly the rich effect of the onepece carpet
For similar requirements Kason Plain Color Seam
less Rugs and Chaumont Seamless Administer Rugs in
plain solid colors equally desirable These Rugs shown
in 26 regular sizes and great variety of coOrngs.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07

Tomatoes packed in peat and sawdust
go from Toronto 10 London In good or
der.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
Temperatures in Other CitIe..

Temperatures in other cities, together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twentyfour hours ended
.. ?. N. yesterday, follows;
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
Tide Table.

To-d6y-High tide 1887 a. m. and l0a5 D ~
low tide $50 a. m. and IS ?. N.
To-mcrrow-High tide. HIP a. m. and Il Is D. m
low tide, S3l a. NJ and 5A D m.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07

A new rifle discharges 800 bullets per
minute.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
COLORED VOTERS
ADOPT STANDARD
National Committee Holds
Mass Meeting.
MAKE WAR ON ROOSEVELT

After Deciding to Support Men and
Measures Rather Than Party, In
dependent League Determines 10
Send Out Speakers and Organizers.
Bishop Walters Makes Address.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07

VIAVI SCIENCE OF HEALTH, NAT
ural. nonsurgical; 4OO-p book free. Apply
by mail. SIS Colorado Bldg. Free lecture
for women Wednesdays at 1880 p. m.
24f-tf
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
Condition of the Water.
Founders Daughters Meet.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
HNTeFs Feny. W. Va. Oct. s.-Both rivers clear.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-07
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT
COMPANY, Ez7 TENTH ST. Nv.

Washington City. D. G.. Sept s. 1910
To the Stockholders Of the Washington Gss Light