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The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
MANY EAGER IN MAKING
EARLY START IN CONTEST
Ten Men and Women of the District of Columbia
Maryland and Virginia Will Be Given the
Time of Their Lives

trict Is DOund TO WIN.
The contest is open to all alike. the
only restriction being as to age and
character. A number who consulted their
friends before deciding to enroll were
advised to "go in and win-The Herald
is a guarantee" but there are still many
who are hesitating. Remember the old
adage. He who hesitates is lost" The
same applies to she"
Each day those who are enrolling will
derive the advantage Of early effort,
working quietly and persistently prepara-
tory to the initial voting. There are
men and women of keen perception who
have a thorough grasp of the oppor-
tunity presented and the innumerable
advantages offered by the tour.
Cast a speculative glance at the tours
The Herald is offering. In imagination
lean over the steamer rail Of the prom
enade deck and watch the flashing surge
sweep by the great bow in foam-fiecked
masses of tumbling water; sail along the
tranquil Mediterranean, canopied by
cloudless skies. masses of green extend
ing from the waters edge; remember
the wonders Of the Old World beckon,
and the Orient welcomes. and then for
get that any ones chances for winning
the trip are a whit better than yours
Heighho! What a heaving off siHhs
there will be among those who keep
procrastinating when they discover they
have been outdlstanced by others more
progressive. Come now, throw of that
lethargy. The application blank is print
ed on another page Of this paper Fill
It in and then bring or send 1t in to
the Tour Department. The stan will be
glad to help you with any advice and
assistance consistent with the rules Of
the contest
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
20 DIE IN STORM.
Hurricane Sweeps Over Province of
Naples.

Naples. Sept. PA hurricane swept
over the province Of Naples to-day killing
twenty persons and doing enormous dam
age to property. Hundreds are missing,
and 1t is believed that the list of dead
will be greatly increased when the reports
from the surrounding towns and villages
are received.
The hurricane was accompanied by a
cloudburst which caused great rivers of
mud to flow down the sides OF Mount
Vesuvius.
The town of Resina, six miles distant.
was almost totally destroyed, and at Tore
del Greco five persons were drowned and
much damage done by the water. which
in some sections Of the town reached the
second-story windows.
The people of Naples and outlying towns
are -terrorized, and the superstitious recall
the fact that the blood of st. Januarius,
which is kept IN a small vessel in the
church named after that saint, failed to
nquefy last Tuesday despite the long
and loud prayers Of the devout Neapoli-
tans to their patron saint.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
CHAMBER WILL NOT BEGIN
NEW SUIT IN TRANSFER WAR
Attorneys Seek to Avoid Complication in Courts and
Will Rest Its Case in the Action Brought
by Transit Company

The Chamber of Commerce is willing
TO rest its chances for a universal trans
fer system, so tar as the courts are
concerned, in the suit of the Baltimore
and Washington Transit Company
against the Capital Traction Company.
The transit company's suit is to COM
pei the traction company to honor its
transfers, issued at the Brightwood loop.
where the two lines meet.
Charles w. Darr said last night there
Der to join hands with the Central Labor
Union in a suit in mandamus to compel
the two companies to fulfill the stipula-
tions of the transit companys charter,
which calls for an exchange OF transfers
between it and the Capital Traction
Company at the point named.
''As far as I know" said Mr.. Darr,
who is taking the lead in the Chambers $
fight for universal transfers, there is
no Intention of doing anything but as
sisting the transit company in its suit,
which will receive its first hearing Mon
day. AS / understand it, the plan is to
try this case to the very end and not
TO complicate the situation by additional
suits. This case looks good enough to
me, and l don't see any reason for en-
tering another. l have been delegated
specifically to watch this thing for the
Chamber, and if anything is done by the
Chamber it would be done through me.
The course in the premises is very
clear, it seems to me. The transit COM
pany will try to get the court to fix a
day for the hearing of arguments on the
motion of Mr.. Perry. counsel for the
traction company. Mr.. Perry has moved
that the court set aside the transit COM
pany's suit for want of jurisdiction. If
the court refuses to grant this motion
We will try to proceed at once to the
hearing OF the suit. If the decision is
adverse 10 us, we will take the case to
the Court of Appeals, and if necessary
to the Supreme Court. 1t is to be sup
posed that the traction company will do
the same in the event of adverse deci-
Eions
what we want to do is to find out
from the courts if there is any efficacy
In the present law. II the court says
the present law is sufficient, we don't
want to bother Congress for new and
useless legislation.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
RD-PLAYING LAD
TO SEE FARM AGAIN
Hailed to Court, Boy Con-
Sents to Go Home.

Fennell Griffin. fifteen years old. Of Elm
City, N. c.. is no logger desirous of see
ing the world" He has seen enough.
Yesterday afternoon he saw the inside of
the Juvenile Court building, and gazed
into the eyes Of Judge De Lacy.
Fennell was arrested by Detective Yer
million in a Pennsylvania avenue hotel
Thursday night for incorrigibility He told
the court that last March he ran away
from his home near Elm City because Of
his desire to see the world.
What have you done, my boy?" asked
Judge De Lacy.
Why. I've played cards-not in Wash
ington: but just before came here
What games did you play?'
Most any kind-seven-up five-up, po-
ker and lots of Others" answered Fem
nell.
The youngster said that his father
beat him right smart" but that he was
willing to go back to the farm. The boys
father, Walter Griffin, has been communi-
Gated with, and has sent a railroad ticket
for his sons return. FenneIl will leave
for his home this morning.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

the telephone number is Main 1900. You
had better cut that out and preserve it,
The Tour Department has a very spa
cious Office, which the candidates can
make their campaign headquarters right
in the contest atmosphere.
Tell me the principal qualification
for winning" is the universal request
The answer is ambition Enter with
the proper determination: strive until
the end. and your efforts are very likely
TO be rewarded with success. 1t is all in
your own hands. Here is one time when
you control your own destiny. Confidence
and application are the lovers which will
remove all obstacles.
The contest territory being divided into
mine districts gives general represen-
tation, and one candidate from each dis
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
GRAND OFFICERS COMING.
Yelled Prophets Ready to Greet
Convention Delegates.

Yelled Prophets Ready to Greet
Convention Delegates.
There was a largely attended general
meeting OF Kallipolis Grotto. No. IS. last
night at Carroll Hail. to hear the report
Of the general committee having>in charge
the reception OF the grand officers to
the Supreme Council OF the order. which
meets in Washington, September % to q.
The entertainment committee reported
that arrangements had been completed
with officials Of the United States army
for a special drill of the troops at Fort
Myer next Wednesday. when the visit
ing prophets will be the honored guests
OF the military post The possibility OF
one of the army aeroplanes flying from
College Park Tuesday afternoon is promis-
ing.
kilograms were received last night an
nouncing that the GTottoes from Roches-
ter. Ann Arbor. Buffalo, and Syracuse,
numbering over 500 men, would arrive
by special trains early Sunday morning.
The grand officers are due to arrive Sum
day afternoon over Pennsylvania Rail-
road, and will be quartered at the New
Willard.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
New Shoe shop Opens.

Albert D. Slesinger. member OF L.
Slesinger & Sons, one Of Baltimore's
largest shoe houses, has opened new
shoe shop at 4O3-4O4 Washington Loan
and Trust Building, to be known as the
Colonial Sample Shoe Shop. Mr.. Sles-
niger will spend most Of his time here.
For fifteen years he has been connected
with several large shoe factories, which
enables him to buy sample shoes and
countermanded goods at reasonable
prices. His object in opening in an Office
building is to cut down the selling cost
and give the public the benefit Of lower
prices.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
DEATH RECORD.

Wendell H.. Evans, 5 days. George Washington
University Hospital
Charles r. Auterback b years, Chain Bridge road.
Eie Beringer. s.. Sibley Hospital
Maria Bell, g, LincolnVille. d. c.
William z. Scott, 30. Home for Aged and Infrm.
Marie Bland. 30, tuberculosis Hospital.
Charlotte ToliTer 60. 70 Fenton place NV.
Infant of Arthemus and Emma Sullivan, . days
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Emma Poesche. So years. Rupert Home.
Clifford Waters, Il. Government Hospital Insane.
Catherine Porter, s. $50 9th st. nv.
Lancelot S. Allen, 49, Washington Asylum Hoept
Rose Warren. g. FTeedmen's Hospital
William II. Hunter, 76 Government HOspt Insane.
India Hennage, 10 Providence Hospital.
Hndora Williams . years NJ st NV.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

II on the other hand, the decision of
the court points out that the law as
enacted by Congress is defeated in its
original intention and does not provide
the universal transfer, we want to be
able to tell Congress that its previous
efforts to give US universal transfers
have been in vain, and to ask that some
more effiCacious law be enacted"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

charges against them. 1t is expected
that the companies will use the same
arguments they offered in reply TO the
Informal complaints. Mr.. Casassa. how
ever, is Of the firm belief that he can
refute these arguments successfully and
convince the commission that Mount
Pleasant should be included in the free
delivery zone.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
MI..Ionnrie. Open Meeting.

The first session OF the eleventh annual
meeting OF the woman's Home Mission
airy Society of the Washington Confer
ence, Methodist Episcopal Church, was
held last night at Asbury NJ. E. Church.
About seventy-hve delegates were pres
ent. Addresses were made by Mrs. James
e. Gilbert and Rev. w. II. Sheppard.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Joseph and Adela Giardina. girl
James NJ. and Bertha z. MuDings. girl
William J. and Minnie d. Harrell girl.
Samuel A. and Yotta Franklin, girl.
Pietro and Savins Faina. girl.
John J. and Annie f. Burke, girl.
Abraham and Eva BlOOCheT, boy
q. 7. VI. and Georgia Brown. boy
William II. and Elizabeth A CarOu. boy.
George g. and Georgia ]. Gaines, boy.
Michael and Myrtle George. boy.
Charles +. and Josephine Hammer. boy.
William F. and Ida X. Sweeney, boy.
COLDRED.
Jesse and Eva E. Hawkins. girl.
Oklay and Mary Medley, girl.
LuCien T. and Alberta Oliver girl.
Albert and Laura Claggett, boy.
John and Mariah FoUl. boy
Walter and Florence HartgrOve boy.
John S. and Mary H. Branson, boy.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
TWO WOMEN ARE ROBBED.
One Loses S1S in Handbag and
Other n Silver Purse.

A thief entered the ladies' room on the
second floor of the City Post-oftice yes
terday afternoon and robbed Miss Anna
B. DalzelI, of As Randolph place north
west, of a leather handbag containing SIS
and valuable trinkets. Miss Dalzell laid
her handbag down while she talked with
a friend When she turned to pick 1t
up it had disappeared.
While making a purchase in an F
street confectionery store near Twelfth
street northwest, Mrs. Laura Bartlett,
of 325 Fifth street, was robbed yes'er-
day afternoon of a silver chatelaine
handbag containing some change and
valuable papers
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

The men and
women OF th6 Dis.
trict OF Columbia,
Maryland, and Vir.
ginia appreciate a
good offer. A few
hours spent in the
Tour Department OF
The Herald listen
ing to their many
diplomatic questions
relative to the free
trips will convince
you of this II you
are at all skeptical.
The Tour Depart.
ment is in The
Herald Office, and
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Primary Studies Discussed.

The first meeting OF the fall season of
the Washington Primary Union was held
yesterday afternoon at the w. c. T. L.
Building, 522 Sixth street northwest. The
union devotes its studies along the lines
of helps for those interested in primary
work
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Local Tempernture.

Midnight. e.; a. m. 6s; 4 a. m, 6s: 6 a. m. 6;
a. m, 6s: 10 8. m. p; y noon Is: p. m, 70;
p. M, 70; p. m. Is; p. m. 20; 10 p. m, c.
Maximum. 70: minimum. 66
RelatiSe humidity-S a. M, S. 2 D. m s.: 8
p. m. "a. Rainfall IS p. m. to y. m.), o. Hours
Of sunshine, 4l. Per cent Of possible sunshine, 81
Temperature same date last year-Maximum 75;
minimum. g.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Dean Wilbur to Speak.

Dean w. A. Wilbur, of George Wash
ington University, will be the speaker at
the last vesper service tomorrow at the
Y. W. c. A, Vacation Lodge, Cherry
dale. Va. The hour has been changed
to p. m.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Church Has Celebration.

A large congregation last night at
tended the celebration Of the fourth an
niversary of the opening Of Calvary M
E. Church, Thirtieth and Q streets north,
west. Rev. DIR. Donald c. MACLEOD
spoke on Present crisis of young peo'
pies work"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

Percy r. Keller, 81. u Rockingham. n. O.. and
Grace H Andrews. .. Of ROckp0rt. Me. Rev. John
Reid shannon.
Rev. James T. Nsrshan.
silas NJ. Panf and Anna ". Towble, ls, both
Of Baltimore seT. R p. Williams.
>LORED.
]. T. IOhnsOn. Rebscu Butlsr. a. Rev.
q. II. HaETiA.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
ZAPATA A. CAPTIvE9
Mexican Troops Reported vi
tOrious in Fierce Battle.

Mexico City, Sept. 22.-Gen. Zapata. lead
er of the counter revolution which has
menaced the government since the Ma
dero uprising, is reported to be captive
at Huertaz, where a terrific battle has
been fought between the federals and in
surrectos.
Hundreds are reported killed or wound
-
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

Granville Fortescue has been detailed
by Director General John Barrett. OF
the Pan-American Union. TO proceed TO
South America as a special representative
Of the union to study general conditions
IN the Latin-A American countries.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
VIRGINIA FEUD
LEADS TO SHOOTING
Politicians Cross River and
Have FracaS.
]. E. CLEMENTS IS ARRESTED
Lawyer Running in Opposition to
CrandaI Mackey for Berth as
Commonwealth Attorney of
Alexandria County Under Arrest.
His Accuser Is Amos Donaldson.

Threats Of civil and criminal suits were
made last night by Attorney James E
Clements, Democratic candidate for Com
monwealths Attorney of Alexandria
County, and Amos Donaldson, OF Cherry
dale, Va. who yesterday engaged in q
row in Georgetown. that ended wher
Clements drew a revolver and attempted
to fire at Donaldson, according to the
police.
Denying that he had attempted to kill
Donaldson, Attorney Clements said thai
he had been the victim of an unpro
voked assault. and would see that this
fact was established in court.
Il will file a civil suit for $4,000 again
Donaldson" said Clements, and prose-
cute him for assault In addition. When
fred my revolver l aimed 1t high above
Donaldson's head and simply intended tC
scare him. He is a much larger man
than am and had he worsted me in a
street row I feel 1t would have hurt my
chances of election
Tells Different story.
The story told by Donaldson is some
what different. I will prosecute an as.
sault charge again Clements" said he
and show that his attack was cow
ardly and unprovoked. He had a revolver
and l was unarmed. He called me a
liar, and when l resented 1t he drew his
pistol and fired point-blank at my head.
Both men stated they had witnesses
who would prove their statements. Ac-
cording to the police, Donaldson, who is
a stanCh supporter of Crandal Mackey.
Mr.. Clements opponent. entered a lunch
room at Thirty-sixth and NJ streets north
west and remarked to no one in particu-
lar that Mr. Mackey would win in a
walk Mr.. Clements, who was finishing
his lunch, took exception to this state
ment and an alteration ensued.
After a few moments heated discus
sion, Clements is alleged to have called
Donaldson liar, whereupon the latter
rushed toward him and aimed a-blow at
his face.
A crowd gathered and urged the two
to fight. Then II was that Clements
pulled his revolver and fired. Donaldson
then grappled with Clements and tried
to wrest the weapon from him. Police
men E. L. Eby and George w. Edwards,
of the Seventh precinct, ran In front Of
the lunchroom where the two men were
scuffiing and placed the lawyer under ar
rest.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
,r,.. Garrard Loses Opera Glasses

Col. Joseph Garrard, commanding off,
Ger Of Fort Myer, last night requested
the police to institute search for pair
Of pearl and gold opera glasses lost by
his daughter. Miss VaIeria lie Conte Gar
rart, Thursday night, while attending an
after-theater party at cafe.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
DEMAND ENTRY.
To. FREE ZONE
FOR FREIGHT
Mount Pleasant Renews War
on Railroads.
CHARGES BEFORE l. C. C.
Merchants Allege Injustice in the
Drayage Tariff.
CHARGES BEFORE l. C. C.

Caesar e. Casassa, a COnfectioner,
Files Formal Complaint Against
the PENNSYLVANIA and BE- O.
Railroads for Refusal to Make
Free Deliveries in Suburb-AI-
most Equals Transportation Cost.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

U. s. Dept. Of Agriculture Weather Bureau.
Washington Friday. Sept. y lsll-s p. m
In all parts Of the country the weather will be
generally fair during the next forty-eight hours.
except that conditions will become unsettled Sunday
in the great central valleys
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide. $50 a. m and s5l p m. ; low
tide. $50 a m. and 2Se D. N.
To-morow-High tide. ia a. m. and sss5 p N.
low tide, 35 a. N. and $50 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Temperatures i'm Other CItIe..

Temperatures In other cities together with the
amount Of rainfall for the tWenty-four hours ended
At p m yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Condition of the Water.
Fortescue Named Special Envoy.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry, W. Va. SEPT. 2-Potomac an
Shenandoah nves both muddy this evening.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Political Battle Bitter.

The political battle in Alexandria
County between Commonwealth Attor-
ney Mackey and Mr.. Clements has been
bitter this year. Mr.. Clements has serv-
ed in Office, but was defeated by Mr..
Mackey several years ago. when the lat
ter ran against him on a reform ticket.
The case will be tried in the Police
Court to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

THE TOUR DEPARTMENT OF THE
HERALD is OPEN UNTIL 2. NJ. EVERY
EVENING. TELEPHONE MAIN 800.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

Besutiful Floral Designs. very reasonGbs In pr1cs.
'Phens 2ns Main. 18th = Eye - m.
The Washington times., 1911-12-13
PROGRESS|VES WIN
! IN ELECTION HELD
BYCENTRAL vERE|N
Martin Wiegand, Their Can
didate, Chosen as Vice
President by Body.

The choice Of Martin Wiegand as one
Of its vice presidents Is held to be the
first step toward larger policies taken
by the Deutsoh Central verein. The sx-
pected contest did not develop at the
election last night but the progressives,
representing the twenty-four principal
District German societies. named Mr..
Wiegand. DR.. Kurt voelckner remains
as president. Charles Gerner resigned
as treasurer.
The District license question was
given much attention by the delegates,
and activities Of the Anti-Saloon League
came In for consideration. Delegates
were instructed to watch closely for
measures which the verein and its at
nliated societies consider subversive Of
personal liberty.
ofneers elected include: Kurt voelek-
Ruckdaeschel. Carl Egolf. George MAR.
August Schmidt, vice presidents; Gus
tav Bender, secretary; Carl Hammel,
treasurer: Joseph Wondrack. color
bearer. and Hammond Lechner, J. r.
Schneider. w. r. Meyers, Christian
Beilstein, and John Weber, trustees.
Received as new delegates were
verein Bayern, Philip Javlick. RSman
Hornig, and Michael Holzbeierlein; A rion
Gesang Verein. John Weber. Kari Koh-
ier; Jsco6 BrHegseI. August Schmidt.
Verein. Henry Mehrenbers. George George
Mair, John Binder. Adolph Seabode, and
William W1tte: German Orphan Asy-
lum. John F. Schneider, Fred Imhof,
Col. Martin Wiegand, Adolph GUIDE. and
william F. Meyers.
The Washington times., 1911-12-13
THE WASHINGTON TIMES WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 49, 1911.
Suit to Dissolve the
Shoe Machinery Trust

The Government has brought suit TO
compel the dissolution OF the shoe ms
chinery trust, which has long had a
grip on the shoe business in this
country. For months the Department
of Justice has been gathering the nec-
essary evidence.
The combine is alleged to control
more than SO Ler cent Of certain ma.
chimes essential In making shoes. The
suit was fled at Boston before the
United States circuit court. 1t Is
Company, Of New Jersey, q $4,000 900
corpornticD, and the United Shoe Ma
ch14eW Corporation, of New Jersey. a
80 corporation. Eighteen sub
ind}Sidusis Siso are msde SsfenSanfs
In the suit.
The Washington times., 1911-12-13
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, DEC. II

Shortly before 1 o'clock this morning
the ong-discussed ordinance providing
for the extension of Alexandria's city
limits was passed, by vote Of II to 3.
Councilmen Snowden, Yates. Brumback,
Smith, Monroe, Harrison. Birrell, Swan,
Spinks, Marshall, and Chauncey favor
Ing, and Councilmen Leadbeater, Will
Jams, ana Brockett opposing. The de-
bate was at all times spirited. and
abounded In personalities.
The matter will now have to 80 be-
fore the board of aldermen for that
body's approval A special meeting for
it's consideration was accordingly called
s o'clock Fridky afternoon. Should II Il
ton attorney 7wiii Immediately proceed
with the necessary legal steps to ac-
tSen designate s JUDGE not n mi. Gl cir.
cult, to act on the matter. whose pow
er Ia absolute, and who can either d.
minish or enlarge the amount of terri
tory to be taken In.
Councilman Williams stated that he
objected to the apparent '.railroading''
Of the ordinance before the members
had gained sufficient information as to
the matter. He alleged that this was
called for careful and serious consider
alton. In the course Of his remarks he
was constantly interrupted by members,
and a cross-fire Of questions ensued, re-
sulting in the vigorous use OF the gavel
by President Snowden.
Several members apparently were
alarmed at the exodus OF residents of
this city to the county, included in the
serting II they were not brought back
into the city by annexation, Alexandria
would soon be devoid Of many Of her
citizens Councilman Smith, chairman
Of the joint committee, was called upon
by Mr.. williams to answer certain
questions as to his knowledge OF con-
ditions in several Virginia cities where
the annexation proposition had been
tried. -
A bombshell was exploded when
Councilman Spinks arose, In the course
Of a warm debate, and alleged that II
was through the efforts Of the former
president of the Chamber of Commerce
that the Southern Railway Company
was permitted to remove Its freight
and passenger stations from the city
proper to the county. Councilman
Brockett, who only the night before re-
signed as president Of that body, at
once took Issue, demanding Spinks' al
thority for the statement. Splrks men,
toned the name of a citizen who was
present, and Brockeit demanded that
he be given the unanimous privilege Of
the floor, but this was refused, by OBJ
lection Of Councilman Smith.
An ordinance was received. providing