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The Washington herald., 1912-05-29

That Ambassador da CANA, OF Brazil,
not only committed a serious breach OF
good taste. but made a distinct blunder
as a diplomat in attacking the United
States government for the ''coftee trust
suit while speaking at the Pan-American
love-feast in New York last night, was
the general opinion here yesterday.
The Brazilian Ambassador. has now
made II impossible for the United States
government TO withdraw the coffee suit,
or, indeed, to make any considerable
concessions In Difference to the Brazilian
government Il is felt here that 10 con-
cede anything now, after the Ambassa-
doris astonishing remarks at the Pan
American dinner, would make II appear
that this government were acting under
compulsion and surrendering uncondi-
tionally to the wishes Of the Brazilian
Embassy and the parties II represents.
Similar Incidents in diplomatic history
in Washington were recalled yesterday,
many Of which resulted in the dismissal
OF the diplomatic representatives who
figured in them. Secretary Knox chooses,
however. to take no official notice OF the
Brazilian Ambassadors remarks, even
though he was himself present when the
attack upon the government was made.
It is likely, however, that the friendly
discussions OF the coffee trust suit.
which had taken place between Secre-
tary Knox and Ambassador da Cana will
occur no more.
II became known to-day that the star
Department was not consulted about The
bringing OF suit against the Brazilian
coffee syndicate, and that II registered
its emphatic disapproval OF the suit when
It became aware Of It. The agents Of the
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY
PLANS COMPLETE
G. A. r. Men Announce Programme
of Services at Arlington and
Other Cemeteries.

The programme for the Memorial Day
services, to be held at Arlington and at
other cemeteries IN the District, has Just
been issued by Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral o. H. Oldroyd, Department Of the
Potomac. G. A. r.
The services this year will be as elabo-
rate as any held heretofore, despite the
fact that receipts from members OF the
G. a. r. have greatly decreased. For
the first time in the history OF the or
ganization an appeal has been made 10
the general public through the news
papers for funds to help defray the cost
OF the ceremonies.
At Arlington the procession, comprising
members Of the G. A. r, Women's Relief
Corps, Daughters OF Veterans, Ladies OF
the G. A. r.. Legion Of LOYAL Women,
Sons Of Veterans, Spanish-American War
Veterans. Army and Navy Union, and
invited guests will form in front OF the
Mansion at n:O o'clock. headed by the
Marine Band.
Promptly at u o'clock the procession
will march TO the Tomb Of the I'm
known" where a halt will be made.
During the ceremonies OF decorating the
tomb by special committee selected
from the auxiliary societies, the Marine
Band Will play a dirge.
The principal address OF the services
to be held at the Ampitheater will be
delivered by President TAFT. The invo-
cation will be delivered by the Rev.
Henry y. Couden, chaplain OF the House
Of Representatives. An Oration Will be
delivered by Senator William Alden
Smith. The musical portion OF the pro-
gramme includes selections by the Ma
rine Band and by a choir Of about nifty
voices from the Dumbarton Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church
At the National Cemetery. United
States Soldiers Home. an elaborate pro-
gramme also will be held. Services will
also be held at Congressional Cemetery.
battle-ground Cemetery. Brightwood.
GlenToOd. Prospect Hill. St. Mary's, Har-
mony. Holy Rood, and Oak Hill. Mount
OIivet. and ST EliZabeth's Cemeteries.
A committee composed Of P. o. Lawrence,
A. B. Grunwell. Alva s. Tabler, and
George r. Cook will decorate Isolated
graves in cthe- cemeteries.
In order that many veterans too feeble
TO take part in the Memorial Day pa
rads may not be deprived OF attending
the exercises at Arlington following the
parade, the Memorial Day committee Of
the Department OF the Potomac Issued
an appeal yesterday 10 automobile
owners.
Owners Of motor cars are asked 10
bring them to the G. a. r Hall in Penn
sylVRnia Avenue, near Fourteenth
Street, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Those who respond to the call will ask
for Mai Howard or other members OF
the committee. who will make assign
ment OF veterans to cars. II IS expected
that some car owners will send their
chauTeurs in charge OF the automo-
biles
The main body Of veterans will take
cars on r Street and ride TO Arlington
via the Washington. Alexandria, and
Mount Vernon Railway.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
GUNsToN GIRLS GET DIPLOMAS.
Graduation Exercise Held at school
Bishop Harding Talks.

The graduating exercises OF Gunston
Hall were held yesterday morning at
lO:3O o'clock at the school, 1895 Florida
Avenue. The decora tons were palms and
purple iris tied with gold gauze, the col
ors Of the school. An orchestra, under
the direction Of Herman c. Rakemann.
PLAYED several selections from the
operas. and an address TO the graduates
was made by Bishop Harding. The
presentation Of diplomas followed.
The graduates were Miss Lulse
Bausch. Miss Vivian Schneider. and
Miss Buford Brtce. Washington: Miss
Clarissa Walton Fleming, Virginia;
Miss Eleanor Addison HerfT. Texas: Miss
sara Denniston, Jack. Pennsylvania; ;
Miss Alice Kleberg. Miss Stella Eliza
beth Lacy. and Miss Marion Day Null
Inns. Texas: and Miss Mae Claire Wright
Illinois
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
THE TITANIC's WEALTH.
GOthamite Evolves Scheme for Lift.
ing of Boat and VnIunbIes.

Gothamite Evolves Scheme for Lift
ing of Boat and ynIunbIeE.
From the New YORK Press
A New Yorker, who is halter by
trade, and who lives at Matteawan, has
evolved a scheme for lifting the Titanic
and saving the S25, 10000 which the ship
has within her holds in money, jewels,
and cargo. The fact that this genius
resides at Matteawan should not preju-
dice general opinion against his propo-
sition. He is not an inmate Of the in
sane prison, and the reports do not
classify him as a mad halter" Be
sides, it must not be forgotten that
genius and insanity are supposed TO be
sort OF second cousins.
On its merits, and so far as he out
lines II. the scheme Of the Matteawan
halter sounds as rational and looks as
promising as some other schemes that
have attracted more than passing atten-
ton. The water where the Titanic sank
is two miles deep, but the Matteawan
man argues that because of the increas-
ing density Of the water the ship has
not gone to the bottom-prbably not half
way there He thinks that powerful
magnetized hooks attached to chains and
lowered from great barges would be at
tracted to the sides Of the ship below
the metallic balance wings-in short, he
believes that with enough barges and a
sufficiency Of graphing hooks the Titanic
can be brought to the surface.
1t might cost s, 10000 or even 5000, ,OO0
but IL the salvage were worth 81, ,0O0, 900
the outlay would pay At least so the
Matteawan halter believes, and he is
looking for somebody to finance the
scheme.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
MANY INSPECT
PLAYER PIANO
Second Prize in Herald Booklovers'
Contest Excites Admiration
of Contestants.

Following the suggestion OF the con-
test editor. number OF the participants
in The Washington Herald booklovers'
contest have visited the establishment
OF Percy F. Foster Company, at 1890 G
Street. and inspected the Rlngsbury in
ner-pIayer plano, which Is to be awarded
to the winner Of the second prize. The
prize represents a money value OF $50
The inner-player has been demonstrat-
ed to a number OF the contestants, and
has won the hearts OF all
The Kingsbury inner-pIayer plano Is a
high-grade piano. having within its case
patented inner-player mechanism which
enables any one TO play any piece OF
music. To use the instrument. simply
insert the music roll, operate the pedals,
and move the little levers which are
placed conveniently at the front Of the
case.
This remarkable instruments appeals
not only to those who are not pianists.
but also to the experienced musician.
Even the most accomplished pianists can
play at their very best usually less'than
100 pieces. With the inner-player, how
ever, any one can choose from more
than 1900 selections. This enables the
musician largely to increase his or her
repertoire, and to do preliminary prac-
tics with the music rolls on compost
tions TO be played IN the ordinary way
Furthermore. 1t IS restful 10 change from
the monotony Of hand playing to the
easy .nner-player way
The inner-player device does not inter
fers in any way with the hand playing
OF the plano by those who desire at
times to use the instrument IN the ordi-
nary way It will be seen, therefore,
that the EingsbUry inner-player plano
takes nothing away from the regular
instrument. but adds the immense ad-
vantaEes OF the lnner-player device.
The other przes to be awarded win
ners in the bOOkiOvers' contest follow:
The first prize will be a N.O0O building
lot in that charming suburb. Randle
Highlands It is a good investment value
from any point Of view, and will be
eagerly sought after by many hundreds
in the contest
The third prize is a $50 collection OF
books, selected by W. w. Norman. man
aEer Of Brentano's. at Twelfth and ?
Streets Northwest The library repre-
sents a wide variety, and Is certain to
meet all tastes.
Eighty cash prizes. in the form OF
credits at the Citizens Savings Bank.
will be given as consolation prizes"
the value aggregatinE S2S0
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
MerelY Preeaution.


The Presidents short and business
like message to Gomez is as sympa-
thetic and friendly as it is straight
forward and frank in its disclaimer of
any attempt at Intervention at this stage.
The sending of additional naval forces
to Key West and Guantanamo is in
some respects similar to the massing
of troops at the Mexican frontier last
summer, the prudence and wisdom Of
which was vindioated when better un-
derstood by the Mexican government
Our intervention In Cuba fourteen
years ago was in large part for the pur-
pose of securing there the establish
ment of a stable government It would
not accord with sense or reason for the
United States after establishing such a
government to stand by idly and view
with indifference its lapse into ruin and
the renewal of the intolerable condi-
tons which provoked our original in
tervention. II is not necessary to be-
lieve that Cuba will suffer that fate or
that there is at present any serious
danger which would compel the United
States to take action in the interest of
the millions invested there by Ameri-
cans and the many Americans resident
on the island. Hence our precaution in
massing forces in the Caribbean. For
we must be prepared for anything in
case things with the Gomez administrs-
ton do go wrong, in which case it
would be far more serious than a
mere Intervention"
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Gen. Woods Case.

1t seems incomprehensible why the
military committees OF both Houses
should be desirous Of going to such un-
warranted lengths in their effort to dis
place Gen Wood as Chief of Staff of
the army when it is well known that he
IS the man who has tried his best to
infuse modern ideas and fresh life into
the force. He is an energetic and eX-
ceptionally able leader. His training is
more complete than most army officers
receive Perhaps, Gen. Wood, in try
ing to infuse new blood and up-to-date
methods into the army, has stepped on
the toes of some Of the dyed-in-the-wool
bureaucrats or of some legislators on
the military committees who remind
one Of the couplet in "Pinafore
Stick close to your desks
And never go to sea
And you all may be rulers
Of the Queens navee.
Had the War Departments plan that
more than half of the present stations
could be abandoned with advantage to
the army never reached the public, the
members of both the military commit
tees may never have discovered that mo
one was competent to serve as Chief
of Staff, unless he had previously been
at Heast ten years in the line in a grade
below brigadier general" a provision,
by the way, that would have disqualified
for that position such men as Gems.
Scott, Sheridan, Mcclellan, McPher-
son, Meade, Halleck, Warren, Scho-
field, StonewalI Jackson, and, last, but
not least, Robert E. Lee
Congress ought to be above attempt
ing petty personal legislation-the anti
Wood clause was inserted by the con-
ference committee, neither House hav-
ing passed upon such suggesdon-in
order to discipline an officer, whose sole
offense was the placing Of military eff
cheney above the exigeneies of the dis
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
GEN. GORDON CELEBRATES.
Famous Veteran of Civil War Com
memOrates Birthday.

Brig. Gen. David Stewart Gordon. IA
nous as the commander Of the Fight
ing Sixth Cavalry during the civil war.
celebrated his e!ghtieth birthday anni-
versary with a dinner party at his Mas
sachusetts Avenue residence last Thurs
day evening. Gen. Gordon is remark
ably well preserved, and in an address
to the guests at his dinner declared that
he is the youngest man alive"
In January last Gen. Gordon married
Mrs. Belle Vidder Fleming, a daughter
OF Indiana Hanks, whose mother was
sister OF Nancy Hanks, Abraham Lin
coins mother. The ceremony was per-
formed in New York, and after a pro-
tracted wedding trip Gen. and Mrs. Cor
don returned TO this city.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
PROTEST AGAINST DAIRY.
Residents of Quincy street object
TO Flies Attracted by Cows.

trict Commissioners by James S. Wyck-
OF. Of 1913 Quincy Street Northwest. and
Edwin W. FNIIlan. OF 1875 Quincy Street.
against the renewal OF the license 10
the SeidenbeTg Dairy Company for the
maintenance OF the dairy at the inter
section OF Spring and Cedar Roads.
The cOmplalnants declare that the dairy
is a prolific breeder OF flies: that the
COWS are pastured within distances less
than those permitted by the health regu-
latiOns, and that during the caIving
season the peace Of the neighborhood is
disturbed by the believing due to the
separation of the calves from the COWS.
The Commissioners have the matter un-
der consideration.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
TWENTY-FIVE JOIN LODGE.
Members of B'naI Birth Attend
Initiation at Temple.

Twenty-Five new members were ini-
tiated into Argo Lodge, No. 4l3. OF the
Independent order Of B'nai Birth. at an
important session Of the lodge Monday
night at Eighth Street Temple The de-
gree work was conferred by Rev. DR..
Abram Simon, assisted by I. Heiden-
heimer and David Wolf.
Reports OF the delegates 10 the conven-
ton OF the Grand Lodge. at Asheville,
n. c.. and by members OF the general
committee and deputy grand resident for
the District were given. Short talks were
made by several engaged in active COM
munal and charity work, including Alvin
Newmyer Harry W. Hahn. Sidney W.
Straus. and Leon PretZfeIder.
Owing TO the solicitation of Simon
Wolf. Max Cohen. and DR.. Louis Stern,
at the Grand Lodge session. the Grand
Lodge will meet in this city in March.
1913 Sol HerzoE. editor OF Argo News
gave a resume OF his work.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
REMEMBERS DR.. CUTHBERT.
DIR. Bromwen Leaves $1,000, In
strumentS, and Books TO Friend.

DR.. Josiah R. BromweU, by his will,
dated April q. 1900. ard three Codlcils,
filed foI probate yesterday. directs that
DR.. Middleton F. Cuhbert. a friend. be
given 5000 and such books and medical
instruments as he may desire. A fund
OF $500 Is given to the National Saw
ings and Trust Company for the beneht
OF Mary G. Constable for five years, at
the expiration OF which time she is to
receive the fund. Testator says that in
his safe deposit box will be found en-
veIopes addressed to Susan NJ Constable
Airline Constable, Katherine Y. Consta-
BILE. and Mary G. Constable These. with
their contents. are to be delivered to the
persons named. Samuel Maddox is named
as executor.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
New Nurse ApnoIntcd.

Upon the recommendation Of George
s. Wilson. secretary of the Board of
Charities. and DR.. ". D. Towksbury.
superintendent Of the Tuberculosis Hos
pltal of the District of Columbia, the
Commissioners yesterday afternoon ap-
pointed NJ. R. Woodburn, a graduate
nurse, at a salary Of $500 per annum.
The appointee will succeed Miss Clara
Baylis, who recently resigned.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Taft, Relative Held Tn.

Milford. Mass. May 2s.-GeorGe y.
Taft, a distant relative OF President
Taft. was held up and robbed At the
point OF a revolver this afternoon on the
road between Mendon and Ropedale.
Two other men in an automobile were
stopped by the highwaynen and robbed
Of a watch and SO The Milford police
have made no arrest.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
FrnIorIon Rnnt, EmnIoye..

Mills. Mass. May 2s.-The night force
Of employees at the factory OF the United
Cork and Seal Company here, was driven
out early to-day by the explosion Of a
gasoline machine followed by a fire which
did an estimated damage OF $500. Out
side towns sent aid to check the ire
which was under control two hours later.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Seneca Goes Aground.

Sandy Hook. y. J.. May 2S.-Ths Old
Dominion liner Seneca, outward bound
from New York. went aground in Am
bTose channel to-day. Assistance was
sent the ship and she was hauled on
several hours later and was able to
proceed on her way. The Seneca be
longs to the Ward Line. but yesterday
was chartered by the Old Dominion
Company.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
SIX Jor Rider. Hurt.

Youngstown, Ohio, May 2S.-One youth
was fatally injured and FIVE others were
seriously hurt early to-day when an au-
tomobile in which they were joy-Tiding.
plunged into a ditch. W. II. Merton
will die The other victims are H. l..
Ferguson, E. S. Mcintyre, William
Jones. Raymond Roy, and Edward Eng
strom. All are about eighteen years old.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
MILITARY SERVICE PLANNED.
VIII Be Held Instead of Field Mass
on June o.

" III VI lAaEa
on June o.
Instead Of holding a military field mass
on the Washington Monument Grounds
as originally planned, Admiral George
Dewey Camp. No. Z. United Spanish War
Veterans, has decided TO hold a memo
rial service elsewhere. After consulting
with Mgr William T. Russell, pastor OF
st. Patrick's Church, the conclusion has
been reached to have the service in thIt
church at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, on
Sunday, June 9. the date on which 1t
was planned to hold the field mass.
The Church will be handsomely decor
ated with American flags, and the music
will be rendered by a choir OF 100 vo,ces,
with orchestra. The military organiEa-
tions. veterans, and other patriotic So
cieties, and the Knights OF Columbus,
especially the fourth degree assembly,
which were invited TO participate in the
field mass, will be invited TO take part
in the exercises in st. Patrick's Church.
Further details OF the programme will
be announced later.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
ExpIoaion InJures Four Men.

wnkesbarre. Pa, May 2S.-A gas ex-
plosion in the PettIbone mine OF the
Delaware, Lackwanna and Western to-
day injured four men, Stanley Smith,
aged twenty, and Peter Phillips, aged
twenty-elght, are dying. Sixty miners
were saved by the rescue corps before
black damp could develop.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
no. UnionI.e stenographer..

Boston. May 2s.-work Is under way
10 form a regular American Federation
of Labor Trade Union among the women
stenographers in this city. The prime
movers Of the scheme say conditions are
bad. They say IT is difficult to get
living wage. and thousands OF girls can
not get work.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Fire DAMAGES OIL Plant.

Buffalo n. Y. May 2S.-Fire early to-
day did $4,000 damage to the building
and contents at Maurice and Prinatt
Streets, occupied by the Warren Lubri-
cant Company, the Girard Chemical
Company. and the y. NJ. Fail Lubri-
eating Company, all makers Of grease
and oil.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
HONOR NEW CHURCH MEMBERS.
Congregation of Vermont Avenue
Church Gives Reception.

SiIty-three new members who have
Joined the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church since the first OF the yosr. were
given a reception by the congregation last
night at the church.
In the receiving line were the pasIor,
Rev. Earle Whitley. and Mrs Wiley,
Mrs. II. c. Stier. president Of the board
Of deaconesses: Mrs. J. C. Thompson,
president Of the Woman's Society. and
Charles c. Ref, president OF the Chris
tian Endeavor Society. \ programme
was given, with piano solo ny Mrs. BaX-
ter, songs by Miss Houchen, and read
ings from James WhitComb Riley and
Hamlet by Mr.. Wiley.
A social hour followed. and refresh
ment were served by a committee OF
ladies. The reception was in charge of
a committee from the board OF officers
OF the church headed by W. F. Mcdaniel.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Italian. Ready to Bombard.

SaIonika, Turkey. May 2S-Italian war
ships are reported TO be making ready TO
lombard this city. Many inhabitants
have fed and the harbor fortress has
been strengthened. Heavy ammunition
supplies have been added to the arsenal
and the heaviest guns have been trained
TO sweep the sea in every direction.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Pnpe Has FnIntInE Smell.

Rome. May &.-The Pope. it was
learned to-day, while driving in the
vatican gardens Sunday afternoon had
a slight falnting fit, due to weakness and
fatigue 1t was feared this would lead
to another attack Of Gout but his ho!i-
ness recovered sufficiently to grant the
customary audiences.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Girl Athlete Gets Prize.

Madison, Wis. May 2S-Miss Edith
Tomhagan Of Chicago, has been award
ed the athletic w Of the University
OF Wisconsin as the result OF her
prowess in swimming, racing, Jumping,
boating, and baseball.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
sov suItau Ablicnted.

London. May 22-It is reported from
Fez. Morocco, by way OF Paris, that the
Sultan, Mulai Hahd, has abdicated the
throne and will leave the capital for
Rabat almost Immediately.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Elevator Crushes Body.

Boston. May 8,-The body Of James
Ferguson. Of % Burke Street. was found
to-day crushed in between the elevator
and wall at . Savin Street, Roxbury.
It was believed that the man was acci-
dentally killed early last night -.-
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
PRE-CoNVENTIoN SLABS.

From the Indianapolis SsES
Senator Clapp may sit on the pre-con-
vention-campaIgn-fun lid
successfully. but It hardly seems likely
that he can do so very comfortably.
Fuon the Florida TinssUnioa.
Taft announces that he will nght to
the bitter end. He has.
Fron the New York Trfbuns
Gov. Harmon's substantial victory in
in which Mr.. Bryan will yield his per-
sonal incunations and come again to
the rescue OF the Democratic party.
From the PHILADELPHIA, Record
Roosevelt claims TO understand Lincoln
and remarks: But one thing is very
certain: Lincoln, II alive, could not IN
derstand Roosevelt"
From the Chieaso Inter Ooran.
II they don't get together pretty soon
somebody will have 10 start a card index
to keep track Of the various kinds OF
prOgressives.
From the Louisville Post
This makes five times Abraham Lin
coin has carried Ohio. counting the time
MAIN L1anAd ana MATT quay ulaQe Nlul
run for Vice President.
From the Chicago Record -HsraId.
II Col. Roosevelt had made that classic
remark. he'll be me-" in Boston, even
Senator Crane might have pulled through
with a clear majority.
From the Indianapolis Star.
Mr.. Roosevelt says, What's mine IS
mine" We believe it, but we don't know
yet what's his.
From the Philadelphia PresS
Enough States have universal suffrage
to make the candidates very cautious
about taking an unequivocal stand on
the pannier effect.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29

Tons Of food are rotting on London
wharves and thousands Of people there
are almost starving. Then why not
straighten out the difficulty by arbitra-
ton? Does the King not know what is
going on within a mile or two OF Buck
Tnghau Palace+
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29

Nobody as yet has denied that Roose-
welt took the Isthmus. Then why lay
50 much stress upon it and repeat it SC
often?
The Washington herald., 1912-05-29
Perform. Modern Chinese wedding.

Shanghai. May &-A public Chinese
wedding. the first recorded in history.
has been celebrated here. The cere-
mony took place, in modrn fashion in
Chang-Su-HO's Garden.