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The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Why Not a Commissioner Staff :

Did it ever occur to OUR worthy Com
missioners that they have failed to avail
themselves of all the prerogatives Of
their high office?
Down in Tennessee a dozen estimable
gentlemen have suddenly been raised
from a plain. everyday obscurity TO
the pinnacle of fame They are to array
themselves in brilliant uniforms. buckle
on their swords, and, mounted upon
fiery steeds, add grace and distinction
to the gubernatorial person. Here in
the District our three Commissioners
live, move, and have their being in un-
accompanied simplicity. We might. in
fact, have three separate and distinct
staffs, whereas a State can have only
one. Nor is there any lack of prepos-
sessing material. AS we survey the per-
sonnel of our beautiful city, we picture
in our minds eye a hundred, aye, a
thousand. men to whom the epaulets
and cooked hat would be most becom-
ing, and upon whom the title OF colonel
would rest with easy grace The names
of all these eligibles tremble upon the
tip of our PEN Heaven forbid. how
ever, that we should arouse the pangs
of jealousy by invidious discrimination
The sight of Commissioner Rudolph
sallying forth to welcome the visiting
delegations and surrounded by galaxy
of manly forms accoute-ed in gold lace
would, indeed, be most inspiring. The
presence of a uniformed staff around
Commissioners Johnston and Judson.
even though they are accustomed to the
pomp and panoply of war, would be
equally impressive. The possibilities of
the proposition appeal to Us. The spec
tacle of the three Commissioners with
bodyguard of ready-nlade generals and
colonies would add a radiant halo to
the majesty of the law and clothe the
Office of Commissioner with a beauty
all its own.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
CUT IN STEEL PRICES.
Republic First to Break from Agree.
ment with Trust.

Republic First to Break from Agree.
ment with Trust.
New York. May A-The Republic Iron
& Steel Co., John w. Gates enterprise.
signified to-day that It was about to cut
prices on steel bars. Steel men were in
doubt to-day whether the announcement
from the Republic meant that there was
to be an open market on steel products
including rails, or whether the move was
merely an effort to bring the price OF
steel bars to the level of other steel pro-
ducts.
Judge Gary. chairman Of the board of
the United States Steel Corporation, said
after the Gates announcement had be-
come common property, that he did not
know what the outcome would be, but
that he hoped that friendliness and CO.
operation in the steel business would con-
tinue.
The cut in the price Of steel bars was
not wholly a surprise. Wall Street has
heard rumors for ten days that bars
would come down, and a meeting of bar
manufacturers was held a week ago, in
which some of the independents warmly
argued for lower prices. After a debate,
which was described as being Of an
ardent nature, It was decided to main
tain prices. at least for the present,
where they then were.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
ELOPING COUPLE Welded.
Richmond Lovers Aided In Reaching
Washington.

Just to overcome a mothers unwilling
ness to give up her daughter, even to a
husband. Miss Myrtle NJ. Turner a pop
ular young miss of Richmond, Va. eight
cen years old. came to Washington yes
terday morning and was married to Ro-
land w. Jenkins, a salesman for the
American Tobacco Company.
The young people were accompanied by
Miss Olive Webster, who, as an intimate
friend of the bride, aided in the elope-
ment by inviting her to stay at her home
in Richmond on the night before they
came away. This plan enabled them to
slip away from Richmond unobserved.
Rev. DR.. John Reid Shannon, Of Met
ropolitan Memorial NJ. E. Church. per-
formed the ceremony. and the honeymoon
was spent In the city, the couple leaving
for Richmond last night. They said their
plans also had been aided by the brides
grandmother and an aunt.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

arbitrating all future disputes. If nego-
tiated the convention with Japan will
supersede the present treaty with that
country which provides for limited arbi-
tration.
Secretary Knox has already opened
negotiations with Great Britain anu
France for a general arbitration treaty.
Several days ago he sent a tentative
draft of a proposed treaty to the British
and French Ambassadors in this city for
transmission to their governments. Ger
many has also been made aware of tho
willingness of the United States to ar
range similar convention with Ger
many, and a definite statement of tho
attitude Of the German government Is
expected shortly.
The existing arbitration treaty between
the United States and Japan was
negotiated in 1903 by Elihu Root, who
was then Secretary of State. 1t pro-
vides for the arbitration of all disputes
except those affecting the national honor.
the vital interest, or the rights of third
parties. Under the proposed convention
all disputes will be settled by arbitra-
ton or by direct negotiation.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
vANDALS NOT VICIOUS.
Too Gentle to Do More Than ~
Damages to Organ.

Damages aggregating a total of less
than 81 were done the organ in the Eighth
Street Temple few days ago. Some
body stepped on something or kicked
something and something was misplaced
in the great $4,000 musical instrument.
II the vandals had been vicious. the
damages would have been greater. and
the story would have been interesting, II
not sensational. Repairs have been
made. and the police are not looking for
the "vandals," according to a report at
an early hour this morning
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
And Massachusetts, Also

Even the sacred Goldfish is now in
danger. The lower branch of the
Massachusetts legislature has refused
by large majority to adopt the report
OF the ways and means committee put.
ting a quietus upon the proposition tc
nominate United States Senators by q
direct vote of the people.
While il is true that the bill unde,
consideration does not require the mem.
bers of the legislature to vote for tn,
candidate who shall .e the people.
choice, 1t is nevertheless significant tha
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
AGAINST DOUBLE SALARIES.
Democrats Propose to Enact q New
md Stringent Law.

The admission of A Piatt Andrew, be-
fore the House Committee on Expendi-
lures in the Treasury Department on
Tuesday. that in addition to drawing a
salary of $500 a year as Assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury. he was drawing
5000 year as an employe of the Ma
tional Monetary Commission. has served
to bring to n head sentiment that. it
IS asserted. will result in the passage of
"a law preventing the acceptance Of dou-
BILE salaries by government employees in
the future.
Democratic members of the House
Committee on Appropriations are insist
ing that the legislative. executive, and
judicial appropriation oil, which carries
most of the government salaries. should
be made to provide not only for the dis
missal Of double-salaried employees. but
for the recovery by the government of
all money that has been illegally re-
ceived.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Pupils Give Concert.

The pupils Of William A. Beall. as
sisted by Mrs. I. r. T. Smith. soprano;
Henry p. Wilkins. tenor. and Master
Oscar Zeitler. boy soprano. appeared IN
the first concert OF the eighth annual
recital given by Mr.. Beall last night at
the National Rifles Armory. The second
concert will be given tonight, and the
last Friday night The graduates who
will receive their certificates on Friday
night are Miss Annie Patten. Miss Ethel
McAllister, and Miss Florence Dunn.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
DOy Hit by Auto.

Struck by a big seven-passenger tour
ing car. driven by Eugene Young, a
well-known lawyer. living at 2o26 Cali
William B. Tender. fifteen years old. OF
as Eleventh street southwest, employed
as a messenger boy by the Western
Union Telegraph Company. was knocked
down at Thirteenth and I streets north
west at $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
receiving internal injuries that may re-
fornia avenue. at high rate Of speed
suit in his death.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
FIRST OFFENDER PAROLED.
Frank +. Thomas Guilty Of Passing
Worthless Checka.

A first offender. charged with false pre-
lenses, was yesterday paroled by Judge
Pugh in the Police Court Frank Z.
Thomas. of Rockville. Md, pleaded
guilty to passing three worthless checks
on Georgetown merchants.
Thomas was sentenced to spend one
year in the workhouse, but Assistant
United States Attorney Ralph Given rec
commended a parole, and Judge Pugh sus-
pended sentence.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
ADDRESSES GIRL GRADUATES.
Rev. Richard II. Williams Speaks nj
Hamilton school Exercises.

Rev. Richard P. Williams. d. D., ad-
dressed the graduates at commence
ment exercises of the Hamilton School,
last night. The graduates are Miss
Margaret Louise De Voc, of Long
Island, and Misses Ethel Tubins and
Mary Graham, of this city. Certificates
Of admission to the senior class were
delivered to Miss Eta May Moore, of
Texas: Miss Evelyn Clay, of Georgia.
and Misses Pauline Boyle and Mary
Alice Warden, of Pennsylvania.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
stfmson Speaks at Boston,

Boston. May A.-Speaking tonight be-
fore the Inter-Colonial Club in favor Of
reciprocity with Canada, Henry L. Slim
son. Secretary of War. declared that
Canada and the United States, by reason
Of their different climate and industries.
supplement each other. He pointed to
Canada's forests and the great mss,ufac-
tories of the United States to consume
the lumber, and to Canada's virgin wheat
land and the superior corn crop Of the
United States
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
NOVEL SUIT ON FILE.
Walter Thompson Demands 5000
from Railway Company.

Walter Thompson yesterday filed suit
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company to recover $1,000
damages. alleging that as a result of
one of the cars of the company running
over him on May II. he was prevented
from carrying out his arrangements to
be married on May Is.
Thompson informs the court he had
expended a large sum in the pur-
chase of furniture in the preparation
for "a happy home.'' but on account of
the defendants cruel negligence the
date and time of the marriage was
abandoned to an indefinite date.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
win Walk from baltimore.

Fifteen active members OF the Ger
mania Turnvarin. Of Baltimore. viii
leave their clubhouse at 10 O'Clock Sat-
urday night on an endurance walk to this
city. They expect to arrive at the Co
lumbia Turnverin Sunday morning at
O'Clock. where the pedestrians wiz b
met by . reception committee.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
II Iowa Circle
The Point Barrow Relief Expedition.

The Point Barrow Relief Expedition.
Editor The Washington Herald:
In regard to the Point Barrow relief
expedition, may I call your attention to
the report of Capt. Jarvis to the
Treasury Department? He says that
when he had just started on this journey.
and had not proceeded more than a few
days. he met a Capt Talbot. who had
Travelled down from the whalers at Point
Barrow, and who was bound for st.
Michaels with letters. -.e was nearly at
the end of the trip. He made the journey
ahead of Jarvis. with no help save an
Eskimo man and his squaw.
Talbot, without help, without all the
aid and backing Of Jarvis party, did all
that these men did, and alone.
HENRY WOOD.
11o Delav,,a ax.s,ue northeast.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Orders Acquittal Verdict.

Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday d.
rected a jury to acquit Thomas Henry
Butler. negro. of a charge of manslaugh-
ter in connection with the death Of
Benedette Cuneo, on March 1s last. The
testimony failed to show that the blow
struck by the prisoner caused death.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY

To keep In touch with homo
news washingtonians leaving the
city should not fan to have The
washinGton Herald mailed tU
them. II viii - sent premDtlys
and addresses nay be changed ~
eften - AesireA witheat intef.
rupti0n 0f service.
NAH order se 'phens lfain $50,
O1van0 she - asA1 nsw addresses.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Berens Granted n Divorce.

Justice Gould yesterday granted wili-
lam Berens. jr.. a divorce from Madge
C. Berens. Mr.. Berens requested the
court to embody the direction that he
pay his wife 5000 alimony. The court
order was made accordingly. Mr.. Berens
was awarded the custody Of the two
children.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
seek TO R-form prisoners.

Mai Gen. Leonard Wood. Chief Of STAFF of the
army has issued orders making important modiiica-
tous IN the system Of handling garrison prisonerS
Under the new system the purpose has been to make
the army prison system more in accord with modern
ideas Of ppolozy in which reformation Is encour-
aged and the prisoner given every Opportunity to
change his habits.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Three Fi.h.rmen sentenced.

One Of the first prosecutions Of this
season for fishing with nets in violation
Of the District code was disposed OF
yesterday when Judge Pugh. in the Po-
lice Court, sent Ernest Mills, Charles
Adams. and Carl w. Mander to the
workhouse for flve months each. In de-
fault Of $50 fines.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
THANKS FOR THE HERALD,

Editor Tie Washington Herald:
1 wish to thank you for an editorial
that appeared recently in behalf Of the
Colored Young Women's Christian Asso-
ciation We need encouragement from
every source, and our women appreciated
deeply your words in their behalf.
Mrs J. r. FRANCIS.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
AK. 10, s1O.OOO Damases.

John ]. Warner yesterday filed suit
against the Capital Traction Company
to recover $4,000 damages for Illegal per-
sonal injuries. He says that as he was
attempting to board a ear on March s,
1910. he was thrown and seriously IN
iured
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
2ll2 Pennsylvania avenue.
Editor The Washington Hernld:

Editor The Washington Hernd:
desire to sincerely and personally
thank you for the space given and the
matter which filled 1t concerning the
Baptist Churches and World Service
in your issue of last Saturday, the Goth
instant
1t is a valuable and truthful resume
of the work and numbers and organiza-
ton of the Baptist denomination.
A. L. SwARTwOUT.
70 Ioura Cirr,le
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Stmflnr Sensations

Meet any icebergs on your way
across?''
NO; but several of US tried to flirt
with a Boston girl who was on board"
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
A..aulted WhiIe Aslecp.

Obariea vaientins. negro, vas taken to Casualty
Hospitai With severe cuts the head a. the result
c( having been assaulted yesterday afternoon while
asleep q his hone. foot u ounnef avenue. William
Dssii { negro, is tcing hs3d On alspicion by the
pollsa tus dsnin any eunnsufsoA u1th NJ as1ankh
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
BY w. A. MACY.
HOW THE DOCTOR CURED
COL. PRESCOTT.

Col. Prescott, the hero Of Bum
ker Hill, was a man of strong
character. He had a compelling
way about him that made him a
natural leader of men. He also
had a temper that could make It
self felt upon occasion. At one
time he was prostrated by a des-
perate fever while in camp. and
was attended by an army sur
geon who grossly neglected him.
He grew worse instead Of better
each day. and chafed sorely under
the doctors neglect. Finally, on
one of the latter's infrequent Wis.,
its, Prescott upbraided him for
his negligence. and told him
plainly what he thought Of such
conduct. The doctor acknowl-
edged his negligence. but frankly
and brutally told the sick man
that he thought II proper and
best to give most of his time and
attention to those patients there
was some hope of saving. This
made Prescott SO mad that he
leaped from his bed. seized his
sword. and made for the doctor.
The latter did not stay to argue
the case. but fed precipitately.
thereby saving his life. Inciden-
tally, also. he saved the life of
his patient. for the violent pas
sion and sudden exertion seemed
to break the fever. and from that
hour Col. Prescott continued to
improve.
Copyright. isli. by Joseph B. BcvieA)
Ts-nsrrsw - @An Undigniael
Chief JustSce.S
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Receipts swamp Tax office.

Receipts from taxpayers are swamping
Collector Charles c. Rogers. who has re-
ceived checks and drafts from all parts
Of the world. There are only six more
days before penalties for delinquents are
eXacted.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

Mr.. Bryan does not appear to be so
very eager to sign the manifesto agree
ing to abdicate in 1912.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
I. Wen Qunlined.

From the Chicago News.
Having grown UT under the tutelage
of Terrible Teddy, doubtless Mr.. Stimson
will feel at home in the war Office.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

There are 54,ss2 students in Germany.
or an increase of 46 per cent over last
year. while the increase in population
was only IA per cent. Women students
constitute about 5 per cent of the whole
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

The manicurist who became the bride
OF a Milwaukee millionaire nailed him
all right.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Rid. Tor schooI Furuiture.

Committees representing the boaru OF
education and the Commissioners yes
terday opened bids for putlc school fur
niture. No bid will be accepted which
Is not for the highest quality Of furni-
ture.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Friendly Advice.
In Later Years.

why is Mabel so despondentT'
"She tried to put on her bridal gown
to-day and couldn't make the waist meet
by seven inches"
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

Cold waves that are delayed in trans
mission are mono the less welcome when
they do arrive.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Ffremen,. Controversy Unsettled.

Ffremen's Controversy Unsettled.
Conferences between oficials OF the
Southern Railway and representatives o.
Of Locomotive riremers over 1 demand
for an increase Of 10 per cent In wages
have reached no satisfactory ooncluDion.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

Talk about the Saturday half holiday
for the clerks. What Is the matter with
the housewife7 When will she get her
half holiday?
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
rurniture Polish Proves Fatal.

George Murray. an emp,oye Of the Washington
Terminal Company. living at go street southwest.
died yesterday at Providence Hospital from the ef-
fects Of drinking furniture polish which he TOOK
through mistake. Deputy Coroner White issued .
Certificate Of accidental death.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

would not object to coronation every
year.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

Ruins Of town said to be 1000 years
old have been unearthed In Arizona And
|it isn't q State yet
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

Candidates who are in the long race
for 1872 care little for the sweltering
days.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

The man that has just eaten onions
should not breathe it TO n soul.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
SO HISTORY STATES.

SO HISTORY STATES.
They say that Hercules was strong.
Could put the shot,
Amid the plaudits Of the throng.
Across the lot.
But Washington was at no loss,
Could do his share.
He threw 1900 troops across
The Delaware.
Utterly Impossible.
You promised to Join my Don't Wor-
ry' Club"
Cant do it now. old man. 1t wouldn't
be loyalty to the home team"
Another Way.
why do you wish to go on the stage?''
inquired the manager.
Il want to get a millionaire husband"
We'll. the stage is overcrowded Just
now. Be trained nurse"
Timid Capital.
IT understand the Supreme Court has
rendered all those decisions that were
hanging fire.
1T has"
mo danger Of business being hurt?'
Not a Bit
linen L guess III go aneao ana open
up that peanut stand"
An Old Issue.
The cost of food hurt Henry Clay
And lost him ground.
For bacon then they had to pay
Four cents a pound
Friendly Advice.
so you wish to marry an actressr'
Yes: fell in love with her voice
after hearing 1t in a phonograph."
Better go slow. You can buy the
record for so cents.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

II does seem sarcastic to speak of a
young physicians Service as ''practice "
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25

The idea of working the steam roller
in weather like this,
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Utterly Impossible. :.

You promised to Join my Don't Wor-
ry' Club"
Cant do it now. old man. It wouldn't
be loyalty to the home team"
The Washington herald., 1911-05-25
Another Way.
An Old Issue.

The cost of food hurt Henry Clay
And lost him ground.
For bacon then they had to pay
-Four. cents q pound
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-16

the payment December / when money
is more available and will help thou,
sands Of farmers on the east side.
Farmers Free List Bill Passes House.
The farmers free list bill passed the
democratic house by a large major
ity. Every democrat voted for it, 23
republicans and the one socialist Of
the Oklahoma congressman, Morgan
voted for it and Mcclure voted against
it. This places on the free list all
kinds Of farming implements, leather
goods, boots and shoes, lumber Of all
kinds, salt and many other articles Of
prime necessity to the farmer and the
generally. It is probable
that this measure, however, will be
killed in the republican senate. The
democrats wish to take tariff off Of
what the farmer buys and not merely
off Of what he sells, but the republi-
cans seem disposed to take the tariff
off Of what he sells only and leave the
tariff on what he buys.
Sentiment in Capital Changing.
It seems that Roosevelt viii have
to rewrite his book called "The Win
ming of the West" and in the next edi-
ton Woodrow Wilson will figure as
the hero, if the changing sentiment in
his favor now taking place in the cap
ital reflects a similar change through
out the country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-16
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: REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. =
. Compiled by the Grady County .
. Abstract Company 1os y
. North Third Street. =

Whit H Hyder ana wife to G S An
derson s-29-l1, $S75 El1 e1S ne; NV
ne ne 27-5-G.
Chas r Hudson and wife to Cecil A
Phillips 5-9-11, $1,000. sw Sc Sc 80;
NV ne ne; u ne 1887.
Joseph w Miniear and wife to Lewis
Davis 1-4-O9, s425. Lot !, 2, blk 224
Chix.
Matt Cook and wife to sehlotter-
beck 4-SO-1O. s20OO Lot 6, Z, blk 20
Phillips ad to Chix
Lewis Davis to John William 5-15-
II, $425. Lott, 2. blk 224 Chix
Waity Lee Plato and wife TO Geo p
Holland 5-2-l1, $500. sw ne; NV SCI;
Sc sw; n 1s sw Sc; sw sw Sc; 1856.
Geo p Holland and wife to Maggie
NJ Plato SPILL, $3.50, Lot 90, "a BLK 7S
Chix.
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NolsELEss PATRIOTISM.

A review Of the dry good trade is
sued by a large wholesale house says:
Flags and decorations are again
in evidence because Of the approach Of
Memorial Day and the Fourth Of July
Increasing agitation for a safe and
sane Fourth is fast educating the peo-
pie to realization Of the dangers at
tendant upon the use of fireworks and
consequently popular attention is di-
verted more and more to pageantry
and display as a more appropriate
manner in which to celebrate the holi-
day"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-16
THE MAN or CHEER.


/ don't know about his creeds,
never heard him say;
But he's got smile that fits his face
And he wears it every day.
II things go wrong, he won't complain,
Just tries to see the joke;
He's always finding little ways
OF helping other folks.
He sees the good in every one,
Their faults he never mentions;
He has lot Of confidence
In peoples good intentions.
You soon forget what ails YOU
When you happen round this man:
He can cure a case of hipo-
Quicker than the doctor can.
~
No matter if the sky is gray,
You get his point of view,
And the clouds begin to scatter
And the sun comes breaking through.
You'll know him If you meet him,
And you1l find 1t worth your while
To cultivate the friendship of
The man behind the smile.
RUBY e. Hines.