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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

39

City commissioners vow to fight bookmaking at Benning races

A secret conference of commissioners and Corporation Counsel Thomas reviewed steps to curb betting as spring races near. Thomas to deliver opinion on laws and possible arrests of bookmakers, despite Justice Stafford ruling anti betting laws do not apply to beggaring vagrancy. Authorities plan to arrest bookmakers, seek injunctions, and await the attorney general's guidance before proceeding.

Stafford Corporation Counsel Benning Thomas Police Department Macfarlard Hhar Cornins Arests Vaefariand Tostice Stafford Baskmihers Tre Gante Italy Ile Commissionera Declara Mate Treasurt Dorinns Ted Sylvester Unl Swindell Gowasel Sylvester Yeserday Suapcms Peraons

Mortality Up in Week. Respiratory Diseases Lead

The weekly mortality report shows a rise in deaths from the prior week with 1907 comparison up by thirteen. Total deaths 148, with 90 white. Respiratory diseases remain prominent, with pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis causing many deaths. diphtheria steady, whooping cough up slightly, and smallpox up. Births numbered 119, with racial breakdown 72 white and 47 colored.

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Blame on Flower Beds Prompts School Repair Call

Commissioner Morrow blames flower beds along school walls for damp basements and unhealthy conditions. HB Davis, inspector of plumbing, issued a report urging teachers and officials to act. Supervising Principal Ely highlighted insanitary Carberry School conditions, prompting further investigation. J Arnold, medical inspector, recommends concreting serial wards at the asylum hospital, to be done soon. Funds for Washington Asylum Hospital are approved conditionally, but Superintendent Zinkhan says more money is needed to run the institution.

Kengineer Morrow HB Davis Ely Carberry Mi J & Arnold Medical Inspector Asylum Hospital

Walkway Cleanup H Street Subway Spurred by Citizens

The Northeast Washington Citizens Association asks the Commissioners to ensure sidewalk cleanliness in the H street subway. Engineer Hunt attributes the problem to lack of waterproofing on sidewalls and says Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co has been notified to keep walks clean, but no reply has been received yet.

Northeast Washington Citizens Association H Street Subway Hunt Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Duffy Duffy Mak Whiskey Company Rochester

TAPS FOR HENRY GARDNER Old Soldier laid to rest at Arlington

Funeral services for Henry Gardner a Washington resident for forty three years were conducted by Rev William T Lynn pastor of Gorsuch ME Church. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery Burnside Post with last salute and taps. Gardner born March 2 1843 in Boston served in the Civil War with Company E Thirty fourth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and later worked in the Treasury Department and Court of Claims. He married Hannah Jane Ewin September 28 1865 and leaves four daughters and one son.

Arlington Henry Gardner Washington William T. Lynn Gorsuch ME Church Arlington National Cemetery Burnside Post Mr Gardner Boston Thirty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Hannah Jane Ewin Wesley M E. Church Burgess C O Reed C Dunning William L Lynn Sterling J Gardner

Georgetown University suspends 75 students over St Patrick’s Day unrest

President Father Hillhouse Huel vows to dismiss ringleaders after French leave disruption at Georgetown. About seven of sixteen involved were expelled or suspended, three severed ties, with others facing loss of extra privileges. Faculty action expected today to deter future demonstrations.

David Hillhousa Huel Georgetown University Tather Ruel Ig J Dlamisual

Dizon Sent to Asylum after Arrest

Dixon, arrested Tuesday by Central Office Detective Larry O Der after attempting to reach the President by phone, was committed to the Washington Asylum Hospital for observation. He had gone to a New Jersey avenue hotel, sought to speak to the President, and claimed wealth to secure a presidential bodyguard. He was taken into custody by an alarmed proprietor and officers.

Admiral Kane Buried In Arlington After New York Death

Rear Admiral Theodora Kane died in New York last Saturday. Her funeral was held at Gawlers undertaking in Uus City yesterday morning with interment at Arlington Cemetery. Eight bluejackets bore the casket as military honors were rendered. Honorary pallbearers included retired Navy officers Rear Admirals Schley, Casey, Temer, Harker, Rogers, and Wallace. Funeral services occurred at Trinity Chapel in New York Tuesday morning.

Theodora Kane L Sii New York Gawlers Undertaking Uus City Arlington Cemetery Navy Schley Silas Casey George Temer Albert S Harker Frederick Rogers Rush R Wallace Kane Park Avenue Trinity Chapel

Fergusson's Body En Route to Washington From San Francisco

War Department reports Arthur T Fergusson secretary of the Philippine Commission has arrived in San Francisco aboard the Sherman and left for Washington. Interment planned in Rock Creek Cemetery with Mrs Fergusson accompanying the body.

War Department Arthur T Fergusson Lele Philppine Commission San Francisco United States Sherman Washington Rock Creek Fergusson

Driver Held After Wagon Collision Injures Annie Kepnick

Walla Walker, driver of the wagon that struck and seriously injured Annie Kepnick on Twelfth Street Northwest, was held from bail to await trial as investigations continue. Kepnick suffered a fractured collar bone and was taken to a hospital. Walker faces an assault charge, claiming a harness break frightened the horse.

Miss Kepnick Walla Annie Kepnick Kepnick Twelfth Street

ART COMMITTEE SELECTED FOR NATIONAL GALLERY

The advisory committee of the National Gallery of Art has been selected and will soon organize. Members include Frederic Crowninshield of the Fine Arts Federation of New York Herbert Adams of the National Sculpture Society Elwin H Blashfield of the National Academy of Design Francis D Millett of New York and WH Holmes of Waslington Delaware, the Smithsonian Institution.

National Gallery of Art Frederic Crowninshield Fine Arts Federation of New York Herbert Adams National Sculpture Society Eiwin H Blashfield National Academy of Design Francis D Millett New York WH Holmes Waslington Smithsonian Institution

Noyes Memorial Tribute Planned for Veteran Journalist

A memorial service for Crosby S Noyes, prominent National Capital journalist who died last month in California, is set for April 6 at 4 p.m. at the Nelson Theater. The General Committee named a large executive body to arrange the exercises and to finalize speakers and the program.

Crosby S Noyes National Capital California Farland Macfarland W H Rapley National Theater Scott C Bone Milton E Alles Aten D Albert Jr Judge Thomas H Anderson RP Andrews Charles B Bailey Judes Job Darnard Benjamin F Barnes Conrad Becker Chariea J Bell Alexander Graham Dell H Bethel Hoemiman Sett Bona George F Bowerman Edsing Brandenburg P J Brennan Alexander Britton Chapin Brown Glenn Brown Justice Henry Bo Brown Walter A Brown Aldis Browne Charles 9 Bundy DJ Callihan Joseph G Cannon Frank C Carpenter Charles B Church Harry Mc Clahaugh Walter C Claphane Goolidge Witem Cox Maury Dore Edward Ho Droopy Frantia Ho Duehay T Dulla Thomas Dunlop Arthur Duro Dohn Joy Eason Hon Naries Wo Fairbanks P Faron Victor Fiber Charles Foster John W Foster Albert F Fox Daniel Fraser Gall Witham Getlihet M Gallaudet Charles Glover Howard Gore Andrew D Graham Liwin Grahaw Achigr M Gould Benjamin Graves Bernard R. Creon William F Tette Bente Guy Hoguer Everett Hele George Mamiton Justice Garlan Genearge Ho Harries Harvex Robert N Harper Bob Hayden Maderson Henversor John McCiray H Nebean Richard A McLean Arthur D Marka Henry F Macfan ES Marrow May William A Mearna Fredere Moors Wills L Moore Messenger John P Miller Thomas P Morein Mcfray J Morrow Arthur C Moss Wittam Ho Moses Prof Charles Wo Needham Glarence Norment Ur Charles P Neill James F Oyster George Moo Oyster RF Palro Ranck Palmer E Souhard Parker Myron Parker Jude Stanton J Peelin Ross Perry Cuard Pinchot Mo Poindexter Samuel J Pres Ol Herbert Tutnam Don Gonzalo de Quesads Halsicn Raply Rens Kerka W Richardson A Richardson Judge Charig HO Roth Elihu Red Uno Ho Rudolph Francis Saul Bdrer Shaw Shea Seth Shopar L Sndona Willan Shuste Willie Womble Sleton Solomons John S Thomas W Smith Willam Ro Smith Wenditt Stafford Eaward Stoll Wagen George Df Sternberg Sun Zo Weillam Ho Tait Baron Kogoro Takahire William Tintall George Pratedell Richard Woo Josten van Oradei Willen O van Wiekle Charles DB Walkott Thomas Fo Walsh Booh Warnes John 1 Weaver Mot Woler Henry A Willard Jesse B Wilson Gen John M Wilson Simon Walt Henry L West S W Wootward A & Worldington Daniel Thew Wright Walter Wyman Lst

City Bulletins and Local Advertisements Print

City bulletin items note improved lighting at night schools after a complaint to the Commissioners, plus a report by Henry Storey on satisfactory facilities. Also local ads tout Malt Bread, cherry-picked groceries, and various products. A tax clerk salary increase is approved for temporary personal tax board clerks. Mention of a Washington Press Club meeting and location search, plus gas radiator and stove ads.

Henry Storey Wrates Griffen Personal Tax Board Heven Lugis “Moss Koy Humphries Frederick O Booker Went J Press Club Washington Press Club & Constitution Oclock Chamber of Commerce Brentang Streeca

Useful Hints to House Keepers

A vintage guide extols Japlac for reviving and protecting surfaces. It recommends coating floors, doors, screens, porch furniture, wicker, water pipes, radiators, and old automotives with Japlac in various colors to renew appearance and guard against wear. Apply to frames, wire mesh, and metal fixtures for a fresh finish.

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