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The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
HAMMOND TO GET
CORONATION HONOR
Will Be Special Ambassador
in June.
U. S. wARsHIP FOR BIG REVIEW
Naval and Military Aid, Yet to Be
Named, Will Accompany Represen-
tative of America, Who Is COnsid-
cred One of Foremost Engineers
of the wOrId-Sketch of His Career.

John Hays Hammond, the mining engi-
neer and a personal friend of President
Taft. will be appointed special ambassa-
dor tofepresent RAs country at the corO-
nation OF King George V of England next
June.
Mr.. Hammond, accompanied by a naval
and military aid and a secretary. will
leave the latter part OF May to attend
the coronation ceremonies. A rear ad-
miraI and a brigadier general who are
yet TO b. selected will be his aids
The State Department has received a
formal invitation from the British gov
ernment. requesting the participation OF
this government in the naval review to
be held at Spithead.
1t is likely that one of the most modern
battle ships will be sent TO Great Britain
to take part in the review. to which
send a vessel.
Mr.. Hammond's appointment will not
come as a surprise to the public, as he
has long been the warm friend OF Presi-
dent Taft, and for a number of years
has been hand in hand with the Re
publican party.
Has Notable Career.
With a long and varied career as a
mining engineer in this and other coun-
tries, and considered as one of the fore
most in the world, Mr.. Hammond has a
wide acquaintance abroad, where he is as
well known as in the United States.
He was at one time the partner OF
Cecil Rhodes, and numbers among his
friends Rudyard Kipling, Rider Haggard.
Col. Roosevelt, and President Taft, and
is a man eminently fitted for the position
Of trust with which he has been hOnored.
Mr.. Hammond has just returned to this
country several weeks ago, from Rus
sia, where he went on important mining
business. He was born in San Francisco,
Cal. March 81. 1855, the son of Richard
Pindle Hays Hammond, a graduate of
West Point and a major in the United
States army during the Mexican war.
Receiving his early education in the
public and private schools OF San Fran
cisco. Mr.. Hammond graduated from
Sheffield Scientific School, Yale, p. H. d.
and A. NJ, in 1876. and went thence for
three years to the Royal School of
Mines, at Freiburg, in Saxony.
Married Miss Natalie Harris.
In 1850. he married Miss Natalie Har-
ris, of Mississippi. and was the same
year appointed special expert, United
States Geological Survey. examining the
gold fields of California and Mexico.
Mr.. Hammond was next appointed con-
sulting engineer of the Union Iron Works
Of San Francisco, and to the Central and
Pacific railroads. He has examined prop
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

George A. Hutchinson. G8. and Mabel P. simp-
son 3 Rev. II. V. Hewlett
Rev. T. !. OCcuncu
CoWles NJ Walden y. and Mary L. Barnett.
.. both Of Bradley Store, Va. Rev. C. J. 5.
HunniC7ltt
William s. Clayton. Is. Ct Richmond. Va. and
Leila p Binns. n. OF Charles City County. Va.
Rsv. II. T. Stevenson
William T. Burlington. %, and Mathiida 2.
AcseT IL Rev. ]. J. Muir.
Humphrey Cfssel. = and Edna 7. Monroe, q.
Rev. Thomas +. Michigan.
Alfred h. Butler. 2. and Fannie V. Hanekc,
Is. Rev. James T. MAr-hall.
Robert {. Mos =. and NOrella D. EppcrSDn,
q both Of Rchmcnd, Va. Rev. r. W. LOEric-
Charles W. Edwards. =. and Marie Kramer. 3.
Of Philadelphia. Pa. Rev. Judge Charles s. Bmdy.
AlanaOn GilbeTt Alden, -. and Grace Hunt, .,
II Lancaster Mass. Rev. :. H. Woodrow
COLORED.
Lc-1iI Randall. n, and Matilda wikerson. %.
Rev. W. WcStray.
Elijah Bell. %, and Jeanette Bowes. Is Rev.
George II. Harris
Edxa-d Hobbs. =. and Graos P Young. IL Rev.
Wulilm B. Carroll.
Claborn Debrik p and Gertrude Brown, =.
Rev. G.. II. Harris
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
GLOOM SURROUNDS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Outlook for Changing Terri
tory Into State Dismal.

Although a telegraphic report of the
vote in Arizona on the new constitution
reached Washington yesterday, and
certified copy OF the constitution, with
the official returns, is scheduled to reach
here on March 5, the gloom which over
hangs the Statehood situation for that
Territory shows no sign of lifting. The
assertion is freely made in official quar-
ters that Arizona has missed its oppor-
tunity to become a State.
Several Arizona gentlemen who came
TO Washington last week are sojourning
al the various hotels. They have not
been to the White House to interview
President Taft, and they do not know
when they are going there. 1t has been
pointed out that it will avail them little
to interview the President without being
able to submit to him the official instru-
ment on which Statehood for the Ter
ritory hangs, and also to have on hand
the certified returns.
President Taft, before the Arizona con-
stitution was adopted, gave warning that
he would not approve il If II extended
the recall feature of State government,
now growing popular in the West to the
judiciary of the new Commonwealth In
asmuch as the constitution was adopted
with this feature Incorporated in il, IL
is predicted that the President will keep
his word and that Statehood for Arizona
will be barred on account of his disap-
proval of the instrument
The Arizona delegation is laying much
store in an extra session. The election
returns will reach Washington too late
for consideration by the present Congress,
so that unless an extra session is held,
even should President Taft approve the
constitution, il could not be taken up
by the House and Senate before next
December
The constitution of New Mexico, ap-
proved by the President. Is ready for
action by the House The House Com
mittee on Territories has made a IA
vorable report upon It, and Is ready TO
call it up for consideration as soon as
opportunity offers. Should Congress fail
to act on the instrument at this ses-
sion. Statehood will be accorded New
Mexico nevertheless The enabling act
gives authority for the Territory to enter
Statehood IL the President ratifies the
constitution and Congress fails to act
after its submission there
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
BASEBALLG
UNPOPULAR HERE
Thomas c. NoyeS Opposed to
BOOkmaking Scheme.

Thomas c. Noyes, president of the
Washington baseball club, said last night
that he was voicing the sentiments of
fandofn when he protested against the
injection of bookmaklng into the game
of baseball.
For many years baseball has been
clear OF everything that would tend to
lower the game, and players, club, and
league officials are a unit in denouncing
the injection of betting into the game, &"
he said
Steps have been taken to kill the
scheme OF a poolroom syndicate at New
port, KY, TO make future books on the
various baseball pennant races. The at
tentiOn of the Department Of Justice in
this city has been called to the scheme
by members of the National Baseball
Commission and by influential major
league club owners, with the result that
the report was spread yesterday that
express companies, together with tele-
graph and telephone companies. will be
notified that they will be held criminalIy
liable for the transmission Of bets. In
New York, District Attorney Whitman
was quoted as saying he would keep a
sharpI watch on fhe express and teIa1
graph companies for bets made in rel
sponsc to the Inducements and odds
quoted in the syndicate's widely circu-
lated pamphlets. Mr.. Whitman said it
was against the Law in New York State
TO transmit bets to persons in other
States. and he would prosecute so-called
common carriers as soon as conclusive
evidence of law breaking had been OBJ
tanned. ". NJ. Barrett. president Of the
Adams Express Company. said he would
issue orders against the carrying Of
wagers and would endeavor to prosecute
the persons who had launched the scheme
The law against bOokmaking and pool
selling in kentucky is plainly written
Bookmaking Of any kind is a felony.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND.

critics in all parts Of the world. and dur
ing the course OF his travels has ex-
perienCed adventures that would them
selves fill several volumns. In the early
70 Mr.. Hammond became consult
ing engineer for Cecil Rhodes, OF whom
he became strong supporter. His work
Tor Cecil Rhodes made him the best
known mining engineer in South Africa,
serving as engineer for many Of the
Wealthiest British companies there
Mr. Hammond played an important part
IN the South African war and was one
or the four leaders in the reform move
menet in the Transvaal, in 1856. After
the famous Jameson raid. with which he
was not in sympathy. he was arrested
and sentenced TO be hanged by order of
President Kruger. He was released
upon the payment of fine OF S125, 900. but
not before his gallows had been built.
Throughout his trying experiences in
South Africa Mrs. Hammond was con-
stanty beside MIN, suffering many OF
the hardships that her husband himself
stood.
He later went % London and became
interested in many mining companies. and
returned to the United States, travelling
extensively. examining the mines of this
country and Mexico for the Venture Cor
poratlon Company. of London, and the
Guggenheim Exploration Company, OF
New York
Mr.. HagEi9nd has Iectured on mining
engineering Before Harvard. Yale. and
Johns Hopkins universities, and is a
member Of many of the prominent clubs
OF the country
He has been in close contact with the
Republican party, and has had political
aspirations for many years. His name
was at one time strongly urged for the
Vice Presidency. He is president Of the
National Republican League.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
DIED..

BARkSDAIE-On Monday. February y.
1911, NOEL w. beloved husband of
Florence Muir Barksdalc
Funeral from his late residence. 1752
Euclid street, on Wednesday March
l, at ; O'Clock: Intcrment private
EARLEN-On Monday. February =. 1911,
al Providence Hospital. JOHN EAR
LEY. beloved son of the late Robert
and Mary Farley.
Funeral will take place from the home
of his nephew, William Burns, 4G3 [
street southwest. Thursday, March .
at a. m, thence to St DOminic's
church, where requiem mass will be
said for the repose of his soul. In
terment at Mount Olivet Relatives
and friends invited to attend
.GROSHON-On Monday. February =.
1911. after a long. painful illness,
which she bore with Christian forti-
tude, GEORGEANNA erosion,
widow of Hanson Groshon. aged sew
enty years.
GR@SS;mo5SSuddenly; on Monday. February
2ssga5cs r. is at 7S mi at his father
northwest. T. wALDOW. eldest SON
of Thomas J. and Sarah NJ. Gross.
Funeral Cprivate) Thursday, March .,
at $50 a. m, from Trinity Catholic
Church.
Unsatisfactory on Monday, Febru-
ary q, 1911, at II a. m. at her resi-
dence 1S32 Eighth street northwest,
CATHERINE F, widow Of James W.
Funeral services at Immaculate Con-
ception Church. Thursday, March ?,
at a. m. Relatives and friends in
vited. Interment private. New York
papers please copyD
JONES-On Tuesday. February 2S. 1911,
at s a. m, at the residence of his sis
ter Mrs. DanfOrth. Forest Glen, Md,
NICHOLAS f. JONES, at the age Of
SeVenty-twO years
Funeral Thursday, March 2, at 2 p m.
from his late residence. Interment
at Clean Drinking. Friends and rela-
tives invited to attend
KOONCE-Departed this life on Monday,
February 2. 1911, at $40 p. m, MARY
A -KOONCE, beloved wife of Nor
risey S. KoOnce.
Funeral services will he held at her
late residence, Twelfth and Hamlin
streets, Brookland. ID. c., Thursday,
March 2, at p. m.
TITRTON-On Monday, February p. 1911,
at 5 a. m, GEORGE II. TURTON,
in the seventy-fifth year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence 1909 X
street northwest, Thursday, March =,
at p. m. Relatives and friends in
vited.
WASHINGTON-On Monday, February
"a. 1911, at 4:30 p. m, BLANCE Z.
WASHINGTON.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
SAW VICTIM sTAGGER.

SAW VICTIM STAGGER.
Policemen Lucas and Allen. of the Fifth
precinct, who were standing some dis
tance away, saw Padget stagger and ran
to his assistance. Discovering his condi-
ton, call was sent to Casualty Hos
pitaI for an ambulance. and Padget was
hurried to that institution. The stan
physicians worked for an hour over
Padget but their efforts were futile.
The acid had reached his stomach, and
he was beyond medical aid.
More than a year ago Padget, who
lived at S19 L street southeast married
Miss Stella Grover. Until two months
ago, according to the police. the couple
lived happily. The husband began to
drink heavily. it is stated, and the father
OF the wife took his daughter to live
with him.
Yesterday afternoon Padget, who is
said 10 have been drinking, went to the
home Of his fsther-in-lav. Joseph Grover.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01

Five German Bibles had been printed
in this country before one English Bible
made its appearance. and the early Ger
man settlers carried culture wherever
they made their new homes in this coun-
try. while up in New England they were
still burning witches" said Gustave Ben
der, sr tary of the United German So
cieties. last night, during the debate at
a meeting Of this organization to invite
the national convention of the German
American Alliance to this city in October
of this year.
Representative ]. Hampton Moore, of
Philadelphia, received from Mr.. Bender
unstinted praise when the latter said that
the Pennsylvania Representative had de-
livered in Congress recently the most
beautiful tribute to the Germans of this
country that was ever paid them pub
liCly or otherwise. This was when an
appropriation was made for the Pastorius
monument at Germantown. Pa.
Invite Aliens Here.
The motion was unanimously carried to
invite the officers of the national execu-
tive committee to hold the annual con-
vention in this city from October 4 to S,
400 delegates besides many hundreds of
NlSllOlS bClllS tApGClGu L ne QuSSNlOh VI
raising funds for the convention was dis
cussed at length, and it seemed to be the
opinion that the Chamber of Commerce
and the Board of Trade would assist IN
defraying the costs of the convention. as
it is their aim to bring as many conven-
tions as possible to Washington.
The executive committee, which has
been intrusted with the arrangement of
plans, consists OF Kurt VOelckner, presi-
dent; W. Ruckdaeschel, Capt Charles T.
Schwegler. Carl Egolf, Karl c. Braun.
Conrad Meinhardt, Gustav Bender. Capt.
Charles E. Gerner. John Wischhusen.
Louis Schrof, J. George Auth, A. ".
Brinck, John b. Buechling. Karl Ham
mel, W. Hannemann, F. Imhof, Hermann
Lechner, George Miller. jr-, Emil SPAIN.
Dr. Chr. Strack, John Weber. and Louis
Bauer. ST.
The delegates OF the twenty-six socie-
ties present individually expressed and
pledged their support to make the con-
vention 4 success. The officers Of the
executive committee of the national or
ganization visited Washington December
: last, and at that time were requested
by Commissioner CunO Rudolph and
William F. GUIDE, president OF the Cham
Der Of Commerce, to use their efforts to
bring the convention to this city, prom
ising their support.
Organization FIourfshinE.
An invitation from the United Irish
Societies Of the District to the officers
of the United German Societies to be
the formers guests at the Emmett cele-
Lration on Sunday evening at the New
National T'heater was enthusiastically &C
cepted-
A letter was received from the officers
of the Eighth Battalion announcing the
fact that April II the fiftieth anniversary
OF that organization would be observed
at the Riggs House with banquet.
The annual report of the board of trus-
tees showed the organization in flourish
ing condition. The report was signed by
Carl Hammel, John Weber, F. Imhof,
and Hermann Lechner.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01

lila Eighth street southeast. and re-
quested to be allowed to speak with his
wife. He was told by Mr.. Grover. saw
the police, that his wife did not wish TO
see him.
About two hours later Padget again
appeared at the house and repeated his
request. This time Grover refused to
admit him. Padget who was suffering
from dependency, Immediately drank
the carbolic acid.
The Reason for Act.
The reason assigned by Grover for
refusing to allow Padget to speak with
bis daughter, according to the police,
was that he was intoxicated, and that
nothing could have been gained by such
meeting. The separation. 1t was stated.
was of such a nature that reconcilia-
ton would have been impossible
Coroner hewitt was notified OF the
death, and the body of Padget was re-
moved TO the morgue. An inquest will
be held this morning.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE

WHITE
Maurice F. and Lillian Weaver. girl.
Hrrbsrt E and Mahaley A. IA FCurcadc, boy.
Edward and Annie DouEherty, boy.
Charles L. and Mary L BUTis. boy.
John r. and Carrie VI. Daley, girl.
Frederick A. and Winifred II. BaldinElr, by.
John IL and Virginia GaSsaEay boy.
RaGul and Mamie Bsndt girl.
Earl W. and Alice Wiscman. hoy.
George and ImoEen Gallagher, boy.
Julius and Mary Wand. girl.
RAYMOND and Olive HashTouCk bog.
Matthews and Laura Morton, boy.
James c. and Edith 4 King. S7rl
William and Lillian h Miller. girl
Felics and FrabcesCa Grippi. boys twins.
Walter T. and Eva \. Gordon girl.
Henry B. and Margaret 4. Cox by.
COLORED.
Jesse l.. and Ella V. Abbott boy
AlarcelluS and Estella G. Bcllfeld, boy.
Charles and LOtti' Parker. girl
Thomas e. and Annie L. johnson. girl
GconIF W. and Julia Reid boy.
Edward +. and Carie A. Lane cirl.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
TO SEE WIFE.
ENDS LIFE WITH ACID
Valley Padget Takes Poison in Front of Father-inaws
HouSe-Story of Domestic Troubles.

Denied entrance the home of his ahernw he had
gone affect reconciliation with his wife, from whom he had been
separated for two months Valley Padg wenfOu years DID,
poed by the Capital Traction Company drank the bottle
of caboc acid about so o'clock yesterday afternoon which he
died an hour later at Casualty Hospital.
When the door closed him after he had
attempt talk with his wife, Padget lifted the pa containing the
deadly draft his mouth few minutes staggered to the
pavement, where he fell in convulsions
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
DEATH RECORD.

WHITE.
John =. Watson. IS years. Congress HeightA
Noel w. Barksdale 43 years. T753 Euclid st.
Andrew Jackson. s. years. 90 l. st. NV.
Benjamin c. Wright, So years, uOS p st. NV.
Catherine NJ Humphreys. g yrs. 1910 Mas. aT NV
Charles McGhes. 81 years. Garfield Hospital.
AphOnSO Lord. a years. 4l3 ID st. Sc
James Early. 81 years, Providence Hospital.
Albert +. McKenncy, 3 years, Providence Husut-
Nicholas HajeEe, years. lc24 36th st. NV.
Mary e HGimeT. 50 years, Iz32 ST. Sc.
James r. Gamer. 3 years, 100 9Th 81. sw.
John LAtOnia, 2 days. - Pa. ave. NV.
CODORED.
Ann Gordon, 6 vearS, 6N 10th st. ne.
Martha A. Duckette, 20 years. l456 CUrcoran St NV.
Mary Brown, Sc wears. Fern St. Rock Creek Park.
Robert Young, 81 years, lZ @ St sw.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
Jud.on FUNDING Measure On.

The Judson funding measure. which
contains a plan for discharging the debt
OF the District of Columbia ard provides
for system OF improvements IN the DIS
trict. awaited its chance for consideration
all OF yesterday I'm the House. but was
crowded out The bill probably win be
who has the measure In charge, has been
promised recognition by the Speaker. and
win attempt TO have the measure passed
under suspension Of the rules.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
Road Improvement Sought.

f'ractical steps are being taken to or
ganize an association to procure financial
aid TO convert the present diIapidated
pike between Georgetown and Ieesburg.
Va, into a modern macadam road 4
meeting will be held at the Chamber Of
Commerce by the advocates Of the road
Improvement on March :, at ? O'Clock, at
which propositions will be considered as
10 the best methods of raising money for
the much-needed improvements
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
d. F. souders Given Divorce

An absolute divorce was granted yes
terday by Justice Gould to Benjami9 F.
Souders from Mabel Souders, and the
custody Of their fOur-year-old son was
given to the father, with the privilege
of receiving occasional visits from the
mother
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
Latest Thing in Washington.

The latest thing in Washington is a
Quaker woman in a hobble skirt. She
was in Pennsylvania avenue last night.
going east by southeast at a fair rate of
speed. \ number of persons saw her,
but no word was spoken. The woman
seemed to be doing as well as could be
expected.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
Virginia Democrat, to Moo,

Members OF Congress will deliver ad-
dresses tonight before a meeting Of the
Virginia Democratic Association at the
Ehbitt House at o'clock. The associa-
ton is preparing to give vigorous as
sistance to the Virginia Democrats in the
next campaign.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
Decision Favors Railroads.

A decision was handed down yesterday
by the Interstate Commerce Commission
which is considered to he favorable to
railroads which made bridge tolls In the
opinion handed down the commission
makes a statement which railroad at
torneys declare is interesting in light of
the commissions recent refusal to in
crease freight rates
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
TnNner as PresidentinI Cnnaihn,.

Prolonged applause marked the men
ton of the name of Representative James
A. Tawney, of Minnesota, as a logical
candidate for the Republican Presidential
nomination on the floor Of the House last
night. Both Republicans and Democrats
Joined in the demonstration.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lent- Commander T D. PARKER. when dis
charged treatment Naval Hospital MarC Island.
Cal. de4achrd duty Maryland to home and wait
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
MARRIED..

DAVIS-JO the Rev. w 7. De
Nries. at St Marks Protestant Epis-
Copal Church, Washington. y. G.
February IS, 1911. JOHN B. DAVIS. Of
Washington Grove. Md, and Mrs.
MAY c. JONES, of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
SEASON OF LENT
USHERED IN TO-DAY
Special Services and Missions
in Many Churches.
BISHOP HARDING TO CONFIRM

Large Class VIII BE Taken Into the
Fold Mt Christ Church, Georgetown,
This MOrninE-CathOIic Mission
Priests to Give Series of Sermons.
Programme at st. Patrick's.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
CHURCH NOTICES.

CHRIST CHURCH. Geu-EctoVn, conner Of . and
Jlst Sts nv. Rev. lanes II. W Blake rector.
il a m. full Ash Wednesday service and sermon
by the Right Rev the Bishop Of the Diocese.
8 ?. m. fIst sr-yice 0f our mission Sermon ~
ArchdeacOn Percy G. Weber. EgCrJbOdy welcome
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01
CAPITAL MAY GET
LARGE CONVENTION
German American Alliance
Invited to Washington.
WOULD BRING 400 DELEGATES

United German Societies Expect Dis
trict Trade Bodies to Help Bear
Expense-Representa Moore Is
Praised for Tribute to Race-Ger-
man Bibles First Made Here.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-01

Receiving official forecasts by wire
less, several Coastwise steamships on the
Atlantic display weather signals for the
benefit of vessels they meet.