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The Washington herald., 1911-05-27

The cups won in the Four-leaf Clover
sociability run were presented last night
by Commissioner Rudolph at the club
house of the Automobile Club, in Georgia
avenue H G. Machen and his Ford
were warded the sweepstakes prize. d.
we'll as the Evening Star Cup, which
was awarded to the winner in division
IA. F. H. Clark and his Regal carried
off the honors in division "a, the cup
donated by the National Electrical and
Supply Company The Washington Her
aid Cup for the winner in division ga
went to l. c. Barber and his Warren
Detroit Charles Miller and his Velie
carried off the cup donated by the Wash
Ington Times in division "A, while Clar-
ence Barnard was the recipient of the
Washington Post Cup in division 5A.
After the awarding of the prizes Maj.
Sylvester made a few remarks on the
traffic regulations of the District.
G. H. Elgin, of the Diamond Rubber
Company, is in the city for a few days
as guest of w. H. Britton.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
WOMAN IS THROWN OVER
WINDSHIELD OF AN AUTO

While driving his automobile on the
Speedway last night about $50 o'clock.
Julian Weinig. Of 1923 street northwest.
struck an automobile owned and operated
by Morris Simon. of SIS Fourteenth street.
in a head-on collision. A young woman,
who was a passenger in WeiEig's auto
mobile, was thrown over the wind shield.
but was not badly hurt
She was picked up by Weinig and taken
to the Emergency Hospital. where the
physicians said she was suffering from
shock She refused to give her name
and her escort did likewise.
According to the story told the hospital
authorities by Weinig. he was bothered
by gnats striking his face. He pulled
his hat down to protect his eyes. and In
the next instant was in head-in col
lision with another auto. Neither ma
chine was damaged. and the only wit
nesses to the accident were the occupants
Of the cars.
Mr. Simon Is a member Of the firm of
Young & Simon. real estate dealers. and
resides at I7o9 Thirty-fifth street north
west .-....
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
SEEK KlDNAPPER
In SOUTHERN CITY
Police Expect to Arrest Ar
thur Duguid.

At an early hour this morning no
answer had been received at police head
quarters in response to Inspector Board
mans telegram to the police OF Vance
boro, N. c.. asking that they arrest Ar
thur Duguid, accused Of kidnapping Oscar
Potter near the Ketcham School. in
Anacostia, Tuesday morning last.
Minnie Potter. a sister of the kid
naped boy. and an inmate Of the Bell
Home. yesterday received a letter from
Duguid. saying he would return with
Oscar some day and walk past the
home. and IL any one tried to stop him
he would make that person feel bilious. :"
The letter, which was postmarked Nor
folk, Va, inclosed s. to the girl, with
directions to pay the storage on some
household effects. The letter said that
he and the boy would be at his moth
er's home In Vanceboro this morning.
Miss Potter turned the letter over to
the officials of the home. and they In
turn gave II to the police. Detectives
Springmann and O'Brien said last night
that Duguid and William Potter, a
brother Of the kidnapped boy. occupied
rooms for the last three weeks at the
home of Mrs. Martha P. Judge. 1015
street southwest.
Mrs. Judge said she saw Oscar Mon
day. but denied being the woman who
gave the children of the Ketcham School
pennies the day the boy was taken away
in a carriage.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
AN ABANDONED AUTO
FURNISHES A MYSTERY
For Three Days 1t Has Stood Undsturbed in Front of
734 Fifteenth Street-It Has an OdOr
and Some Dust.

tion. and also noticing that for three
days there has been some one sitting in
the car late at night, they have made no
fuss about its presence.
Policeman J. II. Holmes first thought
of an investigation. He consulted Po-
liceman P. A. Mertz late last night and
decided to make a report. Upon close
investigation they found the seats well
coated with dust. except where some
one had been sitting recently. A copy
of a newspaper was lying on the rear
seat which will hold three persons.
An investigation of the gasoline tank
disclosed more than quart of the
fluid, and the water tank is filled.
About midnight last night two men
were seen trying to start the machine.
They failed. however, and walked off
toward II street.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
CONFIDENTIAL CHATTER
WITH A MATINEE IDOL
This Is Written Strictly for the Girls, and Especially
Those Who Admire Heroes

cream compilations. he used grease paint,
which causes his. face to look dark and
swarthy. in place of the regular red
rouge used by other actors.
And, oh, girls, guess what his front
name is? Bruce? No. Robert? No.
Richard? No. It's Archimedes. There.
don't blame him. 'Tisn't his fault. He
hates his blamed old name himself. 1t
isn't rude to call 1t that, for he said all
sorts of ugly things about 1t himself.
Just to comfort him. and-well-well-
girls. he's awfully handsome, told him
that l didn't think his name at all
funny. He said he didn't think SO.
either; that it was altogether too seri-
Gus to be funny.
And then we discussed a very weighty
problen-that of public opinion. He said
he didn't give a hang about what the
public thought about him or his actions
that is. his private actions-just so long
as his own near and dear friends ap-
proved of them.
Our chop-suey chat ended, he said he d
have to press me INTO service by asking
me to bandage up his hand for him. for
It's supposed to be smashed up in the
first act. And. say. girls. amt you awful
Jealous? When tied the knot / squeezed
his fingers just little.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Confederate Daughters Plan
to Honor Jeff Davis.

Alexandria, Va. May IA musical and
literary entertainment is being planned
by the Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter, United Daughters of the Con-
federacy, in observance Of the birthday
OF jefferson Davis. The day will fall
on Saturday. June 3 next. and the chap
ter will hold its celebration Monday, Jupe
). at Lee Camp Hall Members of
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans.
have accepted an invitation to attend the
reception.
The members of r. E. Lee Camp. Con-
federate Veterans, have also accepted an
invitation to attend the Confederate re-
union at Fairfax Court House, June /. un-
der auspices OF J. Q. Mari Camp. Confed-
crate Veterans.
The annual closing exercises Of Alex
andria Free kindergarten were held at
Lee public school this morning when
forty-eight tots were presented with their
work of the year mounted. A musical
and literary programme was given.
Willard p. Graves, jr., formerly of this
city, but now of Mexico is visiting his
old home in this city. Mr.. Graves is
now engaged in the mercantile business
in Mexico.
Rev. Clarence E. Ball. formerly rector
of Grace NJ. E. Church. this city. but
now of Seaford. Del. who came here to
attend the funeral of Horace B. Ramey,
left this afternoon for Seaford.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
The Memorial to L'Enfant. !.

In a letter to Mr.. Glenn Brown. OF
the American Institute of Architects.
Mr. Raymond Unwin. of London. author
of Town Planning" regrets that 1t
was not possible for him to accept the
very kind invitation to attend the un-
yelling of the memorial to. Maj. rEn-
FAINT. He says: Il believe that this is
the first monument that has been erect
ed to city planner in honor of his city
planning work; and I congratulate your
committee upon thus honoring one
whose work is so highly admired by all
who are interested in city planning in
all parts of the world"
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27

have been mentioned one way or another
just out of respect for the pastime."
Senator Gallinger, in reply to Senator
Heyburn's contention that 1t was unfair
to impose special moral rules On the Dis
trict of Columbia, while the rest Of the
country continued its ''evil ways" on the
Sabbath. called attention to the prohibi-
tion laws passed by the various States.
and asserted that there was very little
difference between the two proposals.
At the close OF the debate Senator john
ston gave notice that he would press his
measure again on Monday, and would en-
deavor to secure a vote on II.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
By CHATTIE CHAPTERS.

Oh, girls. don't you like him-he mates
red neckties, wouldn't wear maroon col
ored socks on a bet, and abhors PINK
and white men. Isn't he just-there' Oh
course. you don't know who l mean.
Well, I'm talking about A. H. van
Buren, leading man in "A woman
Way" over at, the Columbia this week
You see, skitted over to his dressing
room. back stage, while he was dressins'
uh. huh. dressing up his face. and po'h-
cred him awhile. asking all Sorts Vi
pertinent and personal questions sos
could tell you all about him.
How do I Know he hates red necktles
maroon socks, and pink and white men
Well. first of all. he hates red nech.Ss
because they lead one to believe tnal .ne
wearer of them is possessed OF sPoi 'he
lnclinations. He said so, ana ne aiso ue
clared that the first time he ever wore
a red necktie was when he appeared III
"A Woman's Way" and then was
only because the role he assumed ue
manded it. He hates marooneo-coioies.
socks because they show poor taste, anu an
just to prove how very strong Is MS uls,
like for sissy men with peaches anu
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27

Abandoned for three days, an autoino-
bile hearing District license S5i. and sup
posed to be the property OF the real
estate firm of Willige, Gibbs d Daniel
of Cos Thirteenth street northwest, has
stood in front of The Washington Her
aids Id building. 734 Fifteenth street.
1t was still there at an early hour this
morning.
The car is a Maxwell. 1910 model and
has a full complement of tools, besides
two gas searchlghts. The tools lie in
the tonneau. and an empty bottle marked
.emtal polish" is in full view. The
polish has an odor of carbolic acid.
The policemen in the vicinity have no
ticed the car. but seeing its good condi-
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
O. s. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

washington, Friday, May 3-S p. m
With the exception of local thunderstorms Satur-
day in the South Atlantic States fair weather will
prevail Saturday and Sunday in the East and South.
with somewhat higher temperatures over the former
district. In the Ohio Valley. the Western Lower
Lake and Southern Upper Lake region high tenn
peratrrres will continue Saturday, with prospects of
relief by Sunday right. In the Northern Upper
Lake region and the Upper Mississippi Valley there
will be thunder showers by Saturday night or Sun
day morning accompanied by a marked fall in tenn
rcrature while in the Missouri Valley those condi
tions will be experienced Saturday afternoon or
night In the Northwest and extreme West the
weather will clear with rising temperature by Sun
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
ARMY MULE TO GO.
Motor Field Wagon to be Tested
by Quartermaster.

The army mule, whose bad humor and
stubborness are traditional. will be dis
pensed with, II a motor field wagon. Or
dered by Quartermaster General Aleshire.
proves successful. The motor wagon is
modelled on lines altogether different from
those of an ordinary automobile. The
new motor wagon will have to travei
roads which are impossible for an ordi-
nary car; in fact. 1t will have to go
wherever the mule could travel. The
wagon was designed by Capt. Alexander
E. Williams, of the Quartermaster's De-
partment, who has made a study of all
types of motor vehicles.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
BASEBALL NIGHT AT GLEN ECH(
Washington and Boston Teams Il
Attend Opening Festivities.

In addition to the throngs of summer
amusement seekers who will attend the
opening OF Glen Echo Park this evening,
when that popular resort. remodeled and
greatly improved inaugurates its season.
there will also be on hand a large dele
CATION of local baseball fans, as the
members of both the Washington and
Boston teams will be the guests Of the
lark management at the festivities.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Samuel and Sadie Line, boy.
Edward L. ard Catherine c. Anderson. boy.
Thomas and Pauline Gleason, boy.
George and Ida c. Casper. boy.
John W. and Emma Z. Major, r., boy.
John J. and Bertha y. Maloney, girl.
Buck A. and Mamie c. Coe. boy.
Francis II. and Florence VI. Norris. boy.
Patrick and Margaret Caughlin, boy.
Edward c. and Madeline Cummings, boy.
Arthur A. and Emma VI. Johnston. boy.
Arthur and Lucy Fletcher. boy.
William W. and Maria Early. boy.
William W. and Mary C.. Adamson IT., boy
Laurence and Elizabeth Griffin. girl.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

John ]. Moran, 81. and Elizabeth Noble,
A. Rev. John r. Shannon.
Edgar Tefft. g. and Florence s. Speak
er. 90 Rev. S. H. Greene.
Jacob Feldman, "a, Of Philadelphia, Pa.
and Lena Pelzman, 19. Rev. G. ]. S.
Hunnicutt.
Harry P. Bragg, 30, of Norfolk, Va,
and Mary E. Bragg, %, Of Lynchburg.
Va. Rev John c. Ball.
Otis N Hilty, "a, and May Middlekauff,
%. Rev. G. ]. S. Hunnicutt
...- COLORED.
John N Branch, q, and Rosa White.
10. Rev. Chapel p Irby. ra
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
PRESIDENT TAFT
. To ATTEND FIELD
MASsTO-MORROW
Notables Will Be Present at
Elaborate Ceremony.
10000 MEN TO BE IN LINE
MGR. Russell Named Celebrant
by Cardinal.
10000 MEN TO BE In LINE

Headed by National Guard and En-
rine Corps, Patriotic and Catholic
Societies VIII Take Part in Memory
Of Those Who Fell in Spanish War.
President Taft to Attend.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
DEATH RECORD.

WHITE
Lettie Walter. g years. 1913 D st. NV.
Elizabeth Powers 80. George Wash. Univ. Hospt
William Geiger. .. Govt. Hospital for Insane.
Prank J. Stecher, s. 18th and d sts. ne.
Barney Coughln. 8 Emergency Hospital
John H. Inzer. 73 3 st. ne.
John J. Hassold "a. 726 5th st. NV.
Temperance B. Kelley, 81, 2Dli Kalorama I'd. NV.
Basil E Miller, Is day si3 st. ne.
COLORED. Il.
Hester Bazzel, 80 years. National Homeo. Hospt.
Mollie Gipson. 50. l3c2 18th st. NV.
William Gray. II. Childrens Hospital.
Wilbur II. Boldeu 10 months. Cos Sd st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
p.pil. Give . Recital.

The German and French classes Of the
College gave . recital last
night. Misses Gilbertonson. Bowinton.
and Silabut. singing In French, were pop
ularly received. Miss Lynch gave .
German recitation. The instructor IN
German and French. Nile. A. b.
msncemsnt co6esrt van s eivsa.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
Local Temperatures.

Midnight, 7C a. m, g.; 4 a. m, 60; a M, 60;
a. m. e5: 10 a. m. r. Il noon, 70; p. m. 81 {;
p. m. 70; p. m. IS; p. m, Y; 10 p. m, 65.
Maximum 81; minimum, 50.
Relative humidity-s a. m. 81: p. m, i2; s
p. m, 81. Rainfall Is p. m. to p m.). o. Hours
Ct sunshine. l2s. Per Of possible sunshine, S.
Temperature same date last year-Maximum, T2;
minimum. g.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27

Tide Table.
Today-High tide. SIS a. m. and Z 20 p. m low
tide. Il 81 A. m. and A3 p m.
Tomorruw-High tide. 7:R a. m. and SZ3 p m. !;
low tide. l:i0 a. m and IS D. m
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27
DIED.

DIGGINS-On Thursday, May g. 1911, at
s:45 p. m, at the National Homeo.
/. pathic Hospital. ROBERTA FAINT
DIGGINS. beloved wife of Louis =.
DiEgins, and granddaughter Of Col.
J. NJ FAINT.
Funeral from her fathers residence,
2702 Twelfth street northeast, on Mon
day May o. at $50 a. m, thence to
ST. Anthony's Church (Brookland),
Twelfth and Monroe streets north
east where mass will be said at
q. m.
ELTON-Suddenly, on Friday, May
Is, 1911, at a. m, at her residence,
4OS Twelfth street southeast. MARY
B., beloved wife Of John H. Shelton.
Funeral (private) Monday. May q. at
1870 a. m.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-27

Temperatures in Other Cities.
Temperatures other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twenty-four hours ended
lt 8 p n. yesterday. are as follows:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
MANY BRANCHES
ARE PRESENTED
Woman's Auxiliary, Diocese Of
Niagara, to Hold Meet
ings Here To-Day.

Delegates from nearly 100 branches
OF the Woman's Auxiliary OF the Dio-
cese OF Niagara meet this morning In
Sment .:. irst annual convention in All
resentattve gathering OF Episcopal wo-
men, IL Is expected, Will greet the
sPeakeiS VINO are scheduled to deliver
addresses at the convention.
me session opens this morning with
an address of welcome on behalf OF
the parish by Rev j. y bowman.
u. D. rector OF All Saints Church and
with similar welcome by Mrs. Fitz-
huSh Mayo president OF the auxiliary
oil Al saints. who will speak for the
Richmond branches. The business pro
gram will be taken up Immediately
upon the conclusion of the speeches of
ports and the disposal of routine mat
Following this. Bishop Gibson will
extend his greetings to the conven-
tion and Introduce the speakers of the
Day Bishop Mann. of North Dakota;
Miss Barber of China. and Miss Neeley.
of Japan. At the conclusion of the
morning program the delegates Will
adjourn TO enjoy luncheon served by
the auxiliary of All Saints Church.
This afternoon at o'clock the Junior
auxiliary Will hold n mass-meeting in
All Saints Church of delegates. mem
bers. the brotherhood OF ST. Paul. and
all interested in missions. The speak
ers AZ this meeting VIII be Miss Bar
Der. Miss Medley and the Rev a. S. Lloyd,
u. -. At S:l5 tonight, in All Saints
church. the quiet hour" service viii
be conducted by DR. Lloyd.
Thursdays program VIII begin with
the celebration of the Holy Commun-
ion at I:20 y. NJ. TWO business ses-
sions will be held, tho first AT e:i5 in
the morning ana the second AT i:3o
in the afternoon.
The big social feature of the Rich
mond meeting was AN informal recep-
tion rendered the delegates last night
at the home of Bishop Robert A. Glib
son. 906 Park Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
SIX GRADUATES
FROM ST. LUkE'S
Young Women End Their
Studies and Get Diplomas as
Trained Nurses.

Six handsome young women. With
the grin work all behind them ana
bright promises OF success IN store.
graduates OF the training school OF ST.
Lukes Hospital. last night received
their diplomas in the meeting room
above Station y. of the Richmond post
office, on Harrison Street.
The opening address was delivered
by the Rev Meade Clark. -. D., and
the oath of office, sort Of sacrament
recognized in the profession, was ad-
ministered by Dr. Lowndes Peplc. As
he repeated the almost sacred words,
like those OF Hippocratcs to the medi-
cal profession, the young nurses. who
are about to enter upon duties rccos-
piZed as coN<6rring unboundcd good
10 human kind repeated them in SOL
emn fashion after him. The Rev. Jo-
seph y. Latham, pastor OF Centenary
Methodist Church. offered the conclud-
Ing prayer and called down the bene-
diction of Divine Providence upon the
young workers.
Flowers in abundance were present
ed TO the graduates. and the whole ar
fair was carried off with beautiful eff
feet. The ceremonies of graduation
were followed by dancing, to which ma
merous friends and relatives had been
invited
The graduates are Misses Emma Cary
Breckenridge. Mary Neville MichauN,
Lena White Vines. Helen Peyton Wor-
sham Campbell and Sarah Virginin
Thacker. of Virginia, and Miss Bessie
Herndon Barnes. of South Carolina.
An honorable certificate was award
ed 10 MISS Blanche Irene Friedlin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
TRUE REFORM{RS'
CASE POSTPONED
Judge Waddill to Hear Receiver
ship Application Argument
on Monday.

Judge Edmund waddill. Jr., sitting
in the United States District Court
yesterday afternoon, heard the motion
of Attorneys John Lamb and Conway
Il. Sands. who represent beneficial ries
having claims against the Grand Foun-
tain. United OrGer of True Reformers.
for the appointment of receiver to
take charge OF the assets of the order,
the receiver to administer them under
the direction OF the United states
court
in equity hled yesterday, md after
hearing argument of counsel, the court
continued the case until next Monday
morning.
Messrs. Montague X Montague and
II. T.. Byrd and }. .aomas Newsone
represented the defendants. The court
refused TO appoint receiver under
the old bill, and. therefore, the new
hill in equity was filed. The new bill
contains more sweeping allegations
than the old, ana states that non
residents holding policies amounting
to sum required by Federal law for
action by II Federal court, they have
right to lien on the funds of the
order.
w. II. Griffin. grand worthy master
of the reorganizcd True Rctorners.
arrived in the city form Washington
Yesterday. bearing with him IL petition
signed by 1000 Washington members
of the order. asking Judge Waddil to
deny the motion for a rcccivCrship.
j. Thomas Ncwsomc (colored), gen
cral counsel tor the orler. states that
the assets exceed $4,000 now. and
that the debts of the order are less
than that sum. Claims are not at pres
ent being paid, he declares. because
tl,o Tt,,I iaI H., a., ,
litiEat tons. Counsel for the defense
state that, barring the litigations. the
great colorcd organization could be
firmly established, and that all its
depts could be paid. as new funds are
coming in every day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
WOODEN SP|RE
WILL COME DOWN
First Presbyterian Church
Awards Contract for It's Re-
moval as Ordered

Non tract was awarded yesterday by
INC board of deacons of the Eirs,
fiesbNterian Church to Contrac,o,
'ohn Drcver for the removal of n.
wooden spire down TO The octayor,;
oFleN cupola, which sur,nounts no
'"oi. IN accordance with the orders ~
huiioihS Inspector Beck The COR
tract price is $500, the contractor "a
nave all old material from the snire
ana TO roof over the cupola in a suh'
stantiai manner
lhe Broad Street Methodist Church
mas appointed special committee
consisting OF Rev. +. l.. Wells, pastor.
J. /. Christian and G. NJ. Smithedai
10 secure plans and estimates 10,
making the necessary steepie changes
several contractors who have been
part way up In this spire have con.
urmed the Judgment of the Building
! inspector that the supporting wood
/ Work Is rotten throughout, and thai
the spirc should be removed with tbe
utmost dispatch--certainIy before any
severe winter storms. Bids also hay.
been asked by the Seventh street
Christian Church for the necessary
: changes there. the COMMITTEES in charge
having assured the Building Inspec
tor that 1t viii meet his views in re-
| gard to the safety OF the public,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01
STATE RAILROADS
PAY HALF MILLION
Large Total of Taxes Received
by Auditor-Norfolk and
Western Pays Most.

state Auditor $. r. Donohoc faced
an embarrassment of riches YESTERDAY
for total of $3.50, 70G9S was received
ny MIN i'll taxes from the railroads of
virginia alone. Plain sailing Is ahead
Tor the state now, since there is enough
money on hand TO pay the school fund
due on November 10. aud the current
revenues will he sufficient to keen
things going untu the new realty and
December !. " "t'-i
Ihe Norfolk and Western Railway
company and the Chesapeake and Ohio
halfway Company the States Two
thrsest taxpayers. sent in their cbnckS
yesterday. There are still a few rail
ROAD checks TO come in and these yin
De received to-day. WI
not counting those from teIenhon"
COMPANIES and the usual run OF small
payments TO the, State Treasury: Pntil
m.I = rcuer!cksb burg and Piedmont. ST.
y1-49: Chesapeake Western 81 49,.
CEanVille and Western. S47673i. Nnr'
ioth ana western. S32O.7SO27. Virrinia
, "nd southwes tern, Si2,i76.i5; Chesa
n.%he and OHIO S106,lS2.1O: Ivanbo.
ana carroll $S2.12; Richmond and Hno,
ootuiAerh $l6S56.if; Richmond, Frcd.
ericksburg and Potomac and Ricbmond
"uu petersburg Connection Comnnn,.
S.ne Ihe between Elba and Byrd Strast
atoms In Richmond. S93S9a
ne richmond. Frcdericl; sburr ana
EorSn,;hc liailroad pays no taxes 'rhn
r ltoih ana Western sent in twn
$3.50 on as many banks: the Chesa
check was IN one