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The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
BUSINESS MAN LOSES $14
AND SOME CONFIDENCE
Clever Game of Flim-flam Carried to Successful Ter
minatiOn by Two Men Who Met John H.
Campen, of North Carolina

John H. Campen, a well-known busi-
ness man of Hartford, n. c., who said
he had been stopping at the Howard
House. Sixth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, for the last two days. was film
flammed out Of $li yesterday afternoon
about l o'clock in the Capitol grounds in
the progress of matching dollars with
two strangers.
After lunch. Campen says. he went
forth to see the sights of the city.
While going through the Capitol he met
stranger, who said he was from At
lanta, Ga. They went through the build
ing together. Camper told his new ac-
quaintance he didn't know what to do
next. The stranger suggested the mu-
scum, and so they starra,1 for the Mall.
While passing a shady part of the
Capitol grounds they met another man,
who said he was from Montreal, Quebec,
and had been South to sell property. He
seemed to know all about the South, par
ticularly OF North Carolina. He even
mentioned relatives he had near Camp
ems home. and Camper actually knew
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
THE PEOPLES CHURCH.

It's Pastor Explains the Principle
Upon which IL Was Founded.
Editor The Washington Herald:
have read the resolutions passed by
the Presbyterian General Assembly re-
flecting upon police regulations of the
city and the wide-open wickedness here,
but 1 am of the opinion that the lawless-
ness and Sunday desecration are due to
lack of evangelistic work by the Chris
tians of the city. The reason the churches
are empty is quite often due to the prev
alence of denominationalism. The people
seem to be getting away from the strict
ures of denominationaIism rather than
Christianity.
1t was the knowledge of this that first
set me to thinking that a church that
would be undenominational would at
tract those who would not attend divine
services on account of the clash of de-
nominationalism. So the Peoples Church
has been inaugurated and Incorporated.
Its fundamental doctrine is Jesus for all.
and all denominationalism has been elm
mated. This simplicity of doctrine was
set forth with the hope of drawing to
divine service those who never attend
church. g. J. S. HUNNICUTr.
Pastor Peoples Church.
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The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
MASCULINE VANITY.
Husband Uses Perfume but Declines
to Buy Shoes for His Wife.

Husband Uses Perfume but Declines
to Buy Shoes for His Wife.
From the New York Mail.
If 1t were asked why divorce suits re-
ceive frequent mention, the answer
would be that it is in such litigations
that the dramatic aspects-both comic
and tragic-of American domestic life
are most vividly revealed. The explana-
tion therefore must serve as the war
rant for calling attention to the inordi-
nate vanity of Louis Lewkowitz, of st.
Louis. He is the defendant in an action
for divorce. and in her complaint alleg-
ing cruelty and neglect Mrs. Lewkowitz
specifies that at times, when she has been
in urgent need of shoes and stockings,
Mr.. Lewkowitz has not only refused to
provide them but has spent his money
in large purchases of costly perfumes.
violet water, and toilet soap for his own
exclusive use.
Mrs. Lewkowitzs charge is yet to be
proved, of course, but ii it is substantial
ed she will be entitled to a decree. The
fact is that while the use Of ostentatious
perfumery by men Is not unconstitutional,
II ought TO be.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
THURSDAY, JUNE s. 1911
Reciprocity in the Senate,

The latest poll of the Senate upon
the reciprocity agreement shows that
there are ffty-eight Senators who will
vote afirmatively, twenty-eight who are
on the negative side, and four whose
position is doubtful.
This indicates that when the agree
ment reaches a vote it will be passed
by a good majority. With this in
formation, it is no wonder that Presi-
dent TAFT, who has labored so in
dustriously and energetically for reci-
procity, manifests some degree of I'M
patience over the delay in the Senate.
He should, however, take courage from
the fact that no measure which ever
came before the Senate with a large
and determined majority in its favor
has failed to be voted upon. 1t took
three long months to repeal the Sher-
man silver-purchasing law, and even
longer periods have been devoted to the
consideration of disputed measures In
variably, however, the opposition final
ly realized the futility of further OBJ
struction, and the long-deferred vote
was duly recorded.
The sentiment IN favor of reciproc-
ity with Canada has grown materially
since the Presidents speech in Chi
cago, and the people seem to be thor
oughly in accord with him in believing
that the agreement should be adopted
in unamended shape
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

them. Then the other man started an
argument, which resulted in a bet, which
Campen won. One of the men suggested
they match dollars. Campen was will
ing. One Of them had won $50 from
Campen's first found friend and Campen
had lost Sl4. Campen and the first man
he had met were accused of being in
colIusion by the other man. and he walk
ed away TO get a policeman and have
them arrested.
Campens companion proposed then that
they separate. and meet few books
away, so as to escape arrest. They did
this, and Campen is still looking for that
wise old owl"
Campen went to the police station in
New Jersey avenue, near Z street north
west, to see if the man who had failed
to show up had been arrested. When
he told his tale to the desk sergeant, he
was shown a great light" which reveal
ed the fact that he had been the victim
OF pair of clever flim-1ammers. Camper
threatens to never again speak to man
until after he has been introduced by
some reputable person.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Experts in School Work.

In his efforts to improve educational
conditions in New York City, Mayor
Gaynor proposes 10 place the schools
under the control of board of we'll
paid experts, in place Of the board as
now constituted.
Strong protests are being made, prin-
cipally by educators of wide expert
ence, against taking the contrel of the
schools out of the hands of unpaid
citizens. The suggestion has been mad'
that instead of proposing board Ct
trained experts to control school mat
tiers, there be great number, as many
as possible, of well-trained and we'll
paid experts in education, working un-
der the control of board of layrnen,
as now.
After all, experts in the schoolroom
are much better than experts on the
board of education under a big salary.
The teacher who is with the pupil for
hours every day is larger factor in
education than is generally recognized,
and more necessary of wise selection
than even the school board itself
If community has funds enough to
warrant it in considering the appoint
ment of board of well-trained ex-
perts to control, it can also afford to
pay enough to the rank and file OF
teachers to attract to its service and to
retain the best teachers in the several
grades
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
CAPT. sLoCuM REpoRTEp.
The intrepid Sailor Said to Be Ex-
plOrinE the Amazon.

The intrepid Sailor said to Be Ex-
plOring the Amazon.
Editor The Washington Herald:
Readers of The Herald will recollect
an article in its Sunday issue of Novem-
Der 10, 1910, by the present writer. re-
lating TO the probable loss at sea Of
the world-famous lone sailor, Capt.
Joshua Slocum, Nothing had been heard
from him for nearly two years, since his
departure for the West Indies alone In
his little sloop Spray
have received word from his son. Mr..
b. A. Slocum, that his father had re-
Gently been reported by repIrned South
American traveller who said he had met
Capt Slocum about six months ago at
the head of the Orinoco River, making
for the Amazon. His son says that he
does not know what to make of the re-
port. but that his father was noted for
doing extraordinary things, and that
he may have succeeded in reaching South
America without having been recognized
and reported heretofore. What seems to
lend truth to the report is the fact that
Capt. Slocum told his son short time
before going on his last voyage that he
"ONAN AiNe " eADioTe Ine AHidzoH'
Capt. Slocum had voyaged successfully
around the world alone in the Spray.
He had also spent two winters in the
West Indies, sailing alone both times
from his home port in Massachusetts. 1t
was while on his third trip to the tropics
that he disappeared altogether. Let us
hope that the intrepid captain is still
in the land of the living and that he will
soon appear and. as his son says. hit
the world with another book" n
CHARLES II. COE
LangdOn D. c. June 1911
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

are convinced that the mosquito carries
disease germs quite as readily as the
fly Some places, notably in Panama,
have been rendered uninbabitable by the
insects; yet in the Canal Zone our gov
ernment has readily overcome the evil
The experience of New Haven per-
haps might be turned to good account
by the District authorities.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
COUNT Won REVENTLOW
IN WARNING TO AMERICA
Declares Germany and Japan May Be Forced Into a
Community of Interests by This Nation.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
Berlin, June 7.-Count Won Reventlow in
an article published here states. 81:
America shows signs of adopting an un-
friendly attitude toward Germans we
Germans shall seek an alliance with ia
pan. The American people might well re-
fleet whether their interests would be
served by forcing Germany into COM
munity of interests with Japan. I watch
American events closely, and I've noticed
a number of anti-German |utterances in
one of the leading American service
papers.
The Army and Navy Journal published
an article describing Germany and ia
pan as the most probable enemies of the
United States.
Admiral Mahan has written a treatise
of an anti-German character. American
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A JUNE BRIDE.

The young bride cannot bron steak.
AS she'll confess:
And biscuits that she tries to bake
Burn more or less.
But al things she knows how to cook
She's glad to drudge;
VIII proudly take her little book
And mix some fudge.
Her tany candy makes hit;
Her angel food.
As all her girlish friends admit,
Is very good.
And so when steaks or biscuits burn.
It's up to hub
To act the man, and gladly turn
To other grub.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

naval officers have delivered speeches OF
similar nature. 1 don't over estimate the
Significance Of these individual utter
ances nor do l apprehend any real dan
ger to Germany.
Americans are inclined to assess their
strength on an erroneous basis of wealth.
One cannot create naval and military eff
cheney by unlimited supplies of money.
cannot make up for lack Of discipline
and organization.
Americans frequently take an exag-
gerated view of their power and influence.
which is almost humorous. Neverthc-
less Germany could not in the long run
ignore unmistakable signs OF American
antipathy to herself, and if such indi-
cation become marked, and continuous.
German policy would as a matter of
ordinary common sense and business
aim at cooperation with Japan in joint
opposition to the United States"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Justice nroodr,r Health.

From the Boston Transcript.
William H. Moody, former associate
justice of the United States Supreme
Court. arrived at his home in Haver-
hill to-day, after spending the winter and
spring in Washington Mr.. Moody trav-
eled in special car in which a bed had
been placed, and was taken from the
Bradford station to his home in an auto
mobile ambulanee. Former Justice Moody
stated that he was feeling much better
than he did a few months ago. DR..
erosion, who visited him Immediately
after his arrival in Haverhil. said that
Mr.. Moody's condition was greatly i'm
proved over that of last summer. when
he was III for long time.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
DETECTIVES ON THE TRAIL
OF MRS. VILES AND CHILD
Bride of Census Official Pursued to St Louis Former
Husband Offering Reward for Child-Woman
May Reach Capital Tomorrow.

riage to Mr.. Viles she went to Texas,
got possession of the child, and started
in an exciting race north. Padden had
officers put on her trail. offering a re-
ward of 500 for the recovery of the
child. The officers secreted themselves
in a Pullman with Mrs. Viles, and ar
rived at st. Louis yesterday.
Mr.. Viles could not be located last
night when a reporter called at his resi-
dence, 32S Maryland avenue northeast,
and persons at the house said they knew
nothing of his whereabouts, except that
he is in the city. Mr.. Viles was at the
Census Office yesterday until 3 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

Mrs. voler V. Viles. the eleven-day
bride of the chief clerk of the Census
Bureau, arrived in st. Louis yesterday
morning from Lamont. Tex. after she
had secretly taken away her four-year-
old child from her former husband, Ed
ward Padden. in an exciting chase, which
will result in legal proceedings. according
to a dispatch TO The Washington Herald
last night.
Mrs. Viles was granted a divorce from
Padden on May II at Springfield. Mo,
but the question of the custody of the
child was not considered. After her mar
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
AROUSED OVER FOURTH.
Big Celebration Being Planned by
Pefworfh Citizens

Big Celebration Being Planned by
PetwOrth Citizens.
Rise up, citizens, and let us do honor
to our community on that day we love
the Fourth OF Jdly''-is the slogan Of the
citizens of Petworth and vicinity.
They are taking up popular subscrip-
ton TO finance the celebration. and are
arranging for athletic events so diversi-
fed that the old and young may partici-
pate. They also are making preparations
for a basket party in the grove near the
Soldiers Home.
Philip b. Brill, chairman Of the finance
committee, has a corps OF canvassers-
soliciting subscriptions in Park View, and
he hopes this years contributions viii
exceed last years. which were more than
600
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as OTHERS SEE 1T.

From the Philadelphia Star
Have you noticed that the circus al
ways comes around before the vacation
season. when the per capita circulation
is most nearly evenly distributed?
From the Albany Journal
If Jack johnson takes his automobile
to London, hesprobably will be presented
at court-police court
From the Richmond News Leader.
It's still question whether that Pitts
burg editor is really engaged TO Lillian
Russell or is merely fraternalIy engaged
in furnishing front page stories to con-
temporaries,
From the Pittkburg Dispatch.
London is surprised to find that, not
withstanding the coronation, there are
less Americans in town than a year ago.
1t is beginning to suspect also that the
reason is that Americans are tiring of
being easy marks.
From the Atlanta Journal
an eminent painter has declared that
the best examples OF native art in Amer
lea are to- be found on the walls Of bars
and saloons in the palatiaI hotels. So
after this in response to wife's inquiry
at a. M. the husband can reply: "Hic,
my dear, l have been studying art
From the Cleveland Leader.
And now the provisional president Of
Mexico is about TO be Initiated into the
Joys OF distributing 1s9 federal ofices
among 1899 self-sacrifcing patriots.
From the Baltimore sun.
Is there a rule Of reason, Mr.. Supreme
Court. fcr.the language man indulges in
while at golfg
From the pittshurg Sun.
New York has lost her coney Island,
san Francisco her chutes, and Detroit
her Riverside Park. but ways viii be
found TO lssso the nickels.
From the Louisrins c0irier.Ionrnal
A western physician says journalists
should have code of ethics IKE that
which governs physicians II they had
there would be many expert witnesses
on hand Whenever e murderer wanled
to pTova an abb
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
By A. w. MACY.
PREsIpENT IACKsoNs

PRESIDENT JACKSON'S
KITCHEN CABINET.
When Andrew Jackson was
president he had a small coterie
Of men about him, mostly editors
and offce-holders. with whom he
frequently consulted in private.
They, usually entered the White
House by a rear door, in order
TO keep their visits secret, and
on this account they were called
Jackson's Kitchen Cabinet"
Jackson was accused of allow
ing these men TO do his thinking
for him. He often did things
with suddenness that took the
country by surprise, and IT was
said that in arriving at decisions
he was influenced far more by
his Kitchen Cabinet" than by
his regular Cabinet members
The names of his Kitchen Cabi-
net were: william B. Lewis,
Second Auditor of the Treasury:
Isaac Hill. Second Comptroller OF
the Treasury; Amos Kendall,
Fourth Auditor of the Treasury;
Dun Green. editor of the United
States Telegraph. and Francis
p. Blair. sr.. editor of the Globe.
Not much is known OF Lewis.
Hill was afterwarc United States
Senator from New Hampshire.
Green was a prominent Journal
list. and afterward turned against
Jackson and became his bitter
enemy. Riair came to be
prominent man In public affairs.
Kendall was the ablest man Of
them all. and afterward became
Postmaster General. He died in
1872.
tceprsht. isn. by zossph B. Bowls~)
re-morrsws ~Eeurier,s Feily.y
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
They Taiked to Beat the Band.

lhcy Aahkeu 10 Dcah tAAc Dauus
Editor The Washington Herald:
heard the band in Lincoln Park.
tell you it was fine. did enjoy the
music, it simply was divine. I thought
to hear the whole Of it, so went up near
the stand. for there were many all
around who talked to beat the band.
They told about their home affairs. and
all their neoghbors. too; their churches.
clubs and babies, and all their dresses
new; the books they'd read, the jolly
time they',i had down at the beach.
and for each to hear the other they had
almost to screech. The young men and
their girlies ate peanuts. giggled. and
the children ran about and screamed
enough to beat the band. Nov. I had
heard some people say music was their
delight" and told their friends they
surely must come in the park tonight;
they would hear the finest music. 1t really
was just grand. and yet they did not
listen. but talked TO beat the band.
LUeIE BUSH KASSoN.
I2Oo Eass capitol street.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
.oh. Lrric Lover,

Finn wonan's Home Companion.
First Cat-How sweetiy you singi 1
never heare anything so entrancingl
What was the last song?
Second Cat (sentimentaIlyl-If 1 had
all for you.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
HOME NEWS WHIIEAw

To keep IN teueh with home
news waahlrrtonlans leaving tEc
city sheuId not fan 10 have The
washington Hesald aafIed 10
them. It win be sent prompfly.
and addresses may be chsnned as
often rs aesirea without inter
raDtIon of service.
Mail ereef Or 'phone Main $500.
eivfnz she esd and sew addresses.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
RECEPTION TO A CREW.
Turner's Entertain Officers of Ger
man Vessel Haake.

Members CT the Columbian Turnverein
held a reception in honor OF the Off
GERS OF the German steamer Haake. last
night at their hall. preparatory to the
departure of the vessel this morning
for various ports in Florida.
Capt II. Stabenow and Chief Engineer
Radbahn responded to toasts and gave
an interesting account Of the voyage of
the vessel. The officers OF the ship will
give an informal reception this morn
ing at 10 o'clock 10 the members of the
turnvereIn. The vessel win sail at 1850
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Way 1t Goes.

I like to sit and dream in June of
larks and robins all in tune. Of waves
that dash against the dune; but when
thus commence, my wife digs up a lot
of chores. and makes me paint the
kitchen doors, and now the lawn, and
wax the floors, and kalsomine the fence
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Her chance Of Mahing II.

From the Cincinnati Inquirer
'can you hold the train for my wife,
conductors She's only three blocks be-
hind.
~That depends. Is shs wearing hob
bic or harem7'
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

A miniature force pump has been in
vented IN France 70 humanely force food
down the throats Of geese that are TO be
made TO produce the principal ingredient
for pate de fo!s gras.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
In London.

"The landlord seems a bit grouchy."
wonder why?"
81 don't believe our party brought over
as much money as he thinks we should
have"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

Ddncstic height traGic By way Of the Detroit
Rive last year vas 6 saas9 short tons exceeding
the leoe frafc bs over sc03,eoo tons. Of this "a,
Al I3 tors rcrresehtcd the sonlh-bcund and 2seSs
10 tons the north-b0und moyzmsnL
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Might BE Feasible.

Don't you get tired of twisting and
revamping the old jokes?''
II do. indeed admitted the press
humorist. Sometimes suspect II would
be less trouble to think up some new
jokes"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Something Wrnnr-

Il think this Indictment must be dc.
fective," declared the judge.
''Why?" inquired the assistant district
attorney.
Seems to make sense"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
In June,

And now the sweet girl graduate,
Beribboned and becurled,
Informs US how to run the state
And regulate the word.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
Often the Way.

Now that your daughter has gradu-
ated she viii have more time OIL her
hands,
Yes"
7 suppose she expects to help her
mother?''
NO; she expects to join another bridge
club"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08
A Terrible Position.

"Talk about torture" ..s
"Yes?'
Nothing is worse than sitting in a
BARRIERS chair. with your mouth full of
lather watching the boy trying to give
another customer your Panama hat"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

From the Philadelphia Star
Have you noticed that the circus al
ways comes around before the vacation
season. when the per capita circulation
is most nearly evenly distributed?
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

:
If Jack johnson takes his automobile
to London, hesprobably will be presented
at court-police court
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

New York has lost her coney Island.
san Francisco her chutes. and Detroit
her Riverside Park. but ways viii be
found to lasso the nickels.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-08

Te-morsew. ~FsaE.er'. Fells."
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-04-06
SPECULATION ANIMATED MARKET CLOSED STRONG
Stock Market Appeared Active In
Contrast to Preceding Weeks
Bonds Were Firm.

New York, April 5.--Speculation
was more animated today and the
stock market appeared active in cor
trast to the dullness OF preceding
weeks.
The change was due largely to the
bear party with considerable rein
forcements and was fairly successf.ll
AS soon as the market opened q
large amount of stocks were offered
at concessions and prices yielded
The market rallied at midday bu:
selling was renewed tate in The SEES
sion and the close was heavy with
slight net losses on the day. Tbs
widest movements of the day were IN
a number of special stocks. Stat G
tics on the pig iron production II
March showed another short, increase
The iron markets have been dull dun
ing the past week. a8aa
New financing in March, fell con
siderately below that of the cores
ponding month last year, owing CHI e.
ly to abnormal activity of the large
railroad systems in the former per
iod.
Bonds were firm, to,aI sales pa
value $2,4S0,000. United S ates A.
registered declined u on call.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-04-06
PRES|DENTE IS MANIAC
Rebel Band Had Him Stood Up Ready
to Be Shot When He Became
Suddenly Crazy.

Aqua Perita, Mexico, April 5.-As
result Of the visit of the insurrectos
to Frontermas Saturday Presidentc
Paulo Rivera Is raying maniac.
A rebel band commanded by tRei"
Lopez and a new leader named Rico
captured Rivera and stood him Up to
be shot when the presidente suddenly
became insane, The insurrectos then
released him.
Rivera Immediately left the city
and was not heard Of until today when
accord ng to information from From
teras he was found rowing half clad
over fields.
Rebels are established az J1ncvera
chlz bit make daily trips to Fronterga
which was abandoned by the federal7