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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
CARES OF EMPIRE SIT
HEAVILY ON LEBAUDY
Self-c-eated Sovereign of the Sahara
Becomes Careworn and
faded.

LONDON. Nov 9.--A friend of En-
peror" Jacques 1 OF the Sahara. VINO
knew his majesty when he was merely
NJ. Lebaudy. remarked yesterday upon
the great change which a short space OF
time had wrought in the Emperor.
His remarks constitute an interesting
little character sketch Of the most elu-
sive man in London.
Not long ago" said this friend. "the
Emperor Jacques whirled about Paris
with a beaming face. scattering his
money right and left; he was indeed the
gayest Of his very gay world.
Paris rang with his doings Every
body remembers his remarkable attempt
to reintroduce bull fighting into the
environs OF the city. There was not a
Joke. scarcely a freak, in which Lebaudy
did not take a hand. Interviewers ran TO
interview him every day, and he reeeiv-
ed them with open arms.
But NJ Lebaudy got weary OF enjoy
ment and OF trying to spend his enor-
nous fortune on amusements. He made
little impression on his five millions
Then he got hold of an idea Of empire.
and determined TO spend his fortune in
what really is but his latest fad. Not
that he Is not IN earnest. You can see
1 that he is By his careworn face The
burden OF empire has indeed made him
a very old-loOking young man already
Gle is" concluded the Emperor s
I friend. getting on quietly but expedi-
tiously with his plans. and spends much
I time with his engineers about the Quays
and pier which he viii have to build
before he can have 4 base on his coast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
FRENCH SOLDIERS
BECOME BRUTALIzED
Republics Army in Algiers Suffers by
Many Desertion5 and
Executions.

PARIS. Nov. 9.-President Loubet has
decided to look into the affairs of the
foreign legion in Algiers, 'decimated
alike by assertions and execution On
an average from four to five soldiers are
executed monthly. but not unfrequently
the record reaches twelve or more exc
cutions I'm thirty days.
A recent execution in Algiers is de-
scribed as follows:
When the smoke cleared away" says
the report on the execution of Private
Rout, the man was seen TO kneel and
hold his hand 10 his wounded face.
Blockheads:' he shouted 10 the men or
dered to shoot him, cant you shoot
straight within a radius Of fifteen feet?'
"Once more the soldiers fired.
After that Rout was minus leg. his
nose and one ear. but still lived and
called his eXecutioners vile names. Next,
according TO regulations. an uncOmmis-
stoned officer stepped up TO finish the
poor devil, but his revolver refused &c
go of. Then the commanding officer
procured a fresh rife. stepped close 10
the prisoner and blew his whole head
OF This execution lasted more than
fifteen minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
A GERMAN TRIBUTE
TO AMERICAN PUSH
Prof. Mikulicz Declares Our Surgeons
Are Prolific in Ideas-The
Economic Contest.

BERLIN. Nov. 9.-Prof. Johannes Won
Mikulicz, the well-lnown surgeon. lee
turing at Breslau Oh his recent trip TO
the United States, said he found more
fruitful ideas among the American sur
geons than among the French and Eng
lish, He added:
The time Is past when we were the
givers and the Americans the receivers.
The American character has as funda-
mental feature unlimited self-conidence.
The American believes he can do any
thing that is wanted and he wishes TO
see America regarded as the most beau
tiful and most pre-eminent land in the
world
Nevertheless, we have no ground for
fear for, in the sharp economic contest.
the Germans have some advantages
over the Americans. The latter recog-
nize the efficiency OF the Germans. call
ing them the Yankees of Europe.
The professor pleasantly described his
relations with the American press. He
said he intended avoiding the reporters.
but his friends assured him that this
was impossible and nearer acquaintance
convinced him that they were polished.
educated gentlemen.
He humorously related the case Of a
youthful reporter In Colorado. who.
the professor said, in interviewing the
1 latter. asked whether he had, I'm his sur-
gical operations, discovered the seat
( OF the soul"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Bicycles and Automobiles.

Besides manufacturing bicycles, his
company builds Toledo touring cars and
Waverley electrics. As is the case with
the other manufacturers of the stand
ard vehicles. Colonel Pope reports that
his factories are working night and day
to keep up with orders
'The automobile has displaced the
horse in many ways" said Colonel
Pope. and If the development OF the
automobile machinery goes on IS at
present the displacement of the horse
VIII continue Three years ago a fOuT
or nve-hOrsepower engine was Yearly
the limit; today We are putting out a
twenty-fouT horsepower machine, which
is not NEE than 20 per cent heavie:
than the ed four-horseDower vehicle
Anyone familiar zvith power will see
immediately that Z removes the auJo-
mobile FROM the list Of Injuries and
makes Il "a factor in every sort of com
mercial and other business. as well as
IN the pursuit Of pleasure. The expense
or keeping an automobile has been SC
reduced that a man may own and OPP
crate twenty horsepower ma
chinc at less cost than carriage and
pair This twenty four horsepower au-
tomoblle IS able in ratio 10 cover rs
much grouzd daily as stable OF ter
horses"
Colonel Pope was so well pleased via
the situation that he left last night
President French is still here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
AUTOMOBILE MAKERS
NOW IN WASHINGTON
Seeking Legislation TO.
Build Good Roads.
PLEASED WITH THE OUTLOOK
Great Progress in the Manufacture Of
High Power Road Machines With
III the Past Few Years

Some OF the prominent automobile
Manufacture OF the United States are
in Washington looking over the situa-
tion. President French. of he St. Louis
Company, came IN Saturday. and yes
terday Col Albert A. Pope. president of
the Pore Motor Car Company; A !.
Pope. vice president, and Charles r.
Walker. business manager OF the same
company. reached the city. and today
they are the guests OF Manager W. J.
Toss, o. the local agency Of the Pope
company.
The officers OF the Pope Motor Car
Company are now completing q tour Of
inspection of the different manufacture
ing plants and sales branches.
Col albert a Pope. q will be re-
membered. IS the father of the bicycle
business In America, and put on the
market the first Columbia machine The
factory at Hartford was taken into the
trust some years ago. Now that the
trust is q thing Of the past, Colonel
Pope is at he head OF his old company
again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
PRESIDENT CANNOT ASK
FAVOR FROM VATICAN
Will Not Intercede for Arch
bishop Ireland.
IS PURELY A CHURCH MATTER
Other Strong Influences Are Beins
Brought to Bear on the
Pope.

Representatives OF the Administration
and Catholics Of prominence here deny
the reports that President Roosevelt
has indicated to the Vatican that he
would be pleased TO have the Pope make
Archbishop Ireland. of St. Paul. car
dinal
1t is said some of the friends OF the
archbishop contemplated asking the
President TO intercede for him at the
Vatican, but when their purpose was
made known to Archbishop Ireland, lie
objected that such a proceeding would
lack propriety.
1t is well known strong influences
are at work to obtain the red hat for
Archbishop Ireland, and the suggestion
has been made at different times that
the President might influence the Pope
in Archbishop Ireland's favor IL he were
so disposed.
Archbishop ireland had much to
do with obtaining the appoint
nent of a commission to treat with
the Vatican regarding the friar lands
In the Philippines, and It is I'M
derstood, the President is favorably dis
posed toward him. 1t is believed some
one. acting on his own responsibility
suggested to the President that he in
tercede for Archbishop Ireland. and
that the President took the view tbs
was entirely in the province OF the
church, and there might he some tr-l
propriety in the course sug &c. ted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
VIOLET HAT ON COFFIN
OF CHICAGO WOMAN
Absent Minded Undertaken Makes Mis-
take With Flower Covered
Headpiece


CHICAGO. ILL.,, Nov. s.-A woman IN
Chicago. the wife OF a young minister.
has always had a liking for hats Of the
flower bed variety. At present she owns
a dream" that is covered with violets.
The young wife wore the hat recently
to the funeral OF woman at which her
husband officiated. Going into the room
which contained the coffin, she removed
the hat and placed II on a stand
The sad-faced undertaken came in a
few minutes later TO arrange the floral
tokens" on the cofna- After placing the
Bouquets. wreaths and other flowers in
place he picked up the violet covered
hat and placed 1t on top OF all the rest.
Several OF the ''mourners" giggled and
the minister's wife wanted 10 take her
hat and run She had TO feave It. how
ever, until the close OF the ceremony
When she went by the bier she grasped
the hat and successfully made her es-
cape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

More than 400 OF the l. 600 and odd ,I4ss-
chimes owned in Warrington were en-
the roads yesterday. T. W Cook had a
party out IN his Stevens uryea max
ing the run to Frederick and return ".
J. Foss spent the day inspecting roads
about TIE District OF Columbia and
Maryland.
afessrs. a. J.. Kuil. II Z. Owesney,
and Fred deb. Weston were also out on
Z similar mission. II is expected that
" Leslie Edison viii also be added 10
the committee t. appear before Con
gress in the interest Of good roads and
that he viii be assigned roads 20 in
spect next Sunday. The purpose of-these
inspectic ns is the preparation Of a re-
Isort she wing Ia detail the actual con-
dition OF every road in the District
- Columbia and betEeen Washington
and Baltimore.
The committee also hopes 10 interest
Congress IN the Improvement OF roads
Between Baltimore and Philadelphia It's
first mission. however. is TO secure Con-
gresslonal action FOR local Improvement
and 70 take uD the extension Of the
system OF good roads beyond Baltimore
after il has secured the assistance il
asks for between Washington and Bal
tiTnOre.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
NEWS OF THE WEATHER
TO FARMERS BY PHONE
Forecasts Are Sent Daily Through Ru.
raj Districts All Over State of Iowa.

IOWA FALLS. Iowa. Nov. 9.-Hun-
dreds OF farmers IN this part of the
State will hereafter be advised daily OF
the weather forecasts for the coming
twenty-four hours. the service coming
from the Weather Bureau.
Arrangements have been closed by the
Commercial Club OF this city and the
Weather Bureau whereby the forecasts
viii be sent here daily by telegraph. thu.
government defraying the cost of such
transmission. Here the forecast viii be
turned over to the central telephone
offices, and at a general signal on each
rural line the farmers viii be advised OF
the weather for twenty-four hours, thus
advising them Of any unexpected
change IN the way OF cold waves and
storms.
II is estimated that more than le0 ooo
farmers in Iowa are now receiving this
service daily; and with many the service
has become Indispensable with the ar
rangement OF am work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
More Statistics.


The railroad commission has prepared
its semi-annual report On the condition
of the railroads OF the country. The re-
port yiTes the figures up TO the middle
of September. The funded debt was
IS, iO9, 9St 1853. The amount Of capital
stock paying no dividends was S2.6S6. :
$3.50, GA, or AGO per cent OF the total
amount outstanding. Omitting equip
ment trust obligations the amount OF
funded debt which paid no interest was
S2s4, 175. 243
The number of passengers carried was
649, SIS, 505, and the number Of tons OF
freight Ill. 0g9. 947. The gross earnings OF
all the roads for the year were 81, 1850
267, and the gross expenses $1,1le.24S,I41.
The total dividends declared for the year
we're s1s5. 421,239.
The number of passengers killed was
"a and the number injured 6.6S3 one out
of every 40I employees was killed and one
out OF every twenty-four employees IN
jured. One passenger was killed ior
every 1883, TOO carried. and one injured
for every 1924 carried Ratios based
upon the number of miles Travelled, how
ever, show that 75.Oz2. 2s3 passenger miles
were accomplished for each passenger
killed. and 2,94o.272 passenger miles ac-
complished for each passenger injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
An Exoe rs to Europe.

About every manufacturer OF automO-
blies viii have his new models ready on
January = In development during the
year the American manufacturers have
exceeded the French by % Rer cent, with
the result that the American machine
exceeds IN utility those imported AS In
a great many other things. however,
there are a few people who believe that
there s. nothing made Ia America AS
ouently the importers are exceedingly
busy irving 70 keep up with American
progress. The agents OF the Darracqs OF
The Parshard Renault, the Napier. and
Others are now abroad trying 70 IND
something TO compete with American
made machines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Old Dominion Work.

The Old Dominion Railroad Company
Is to hold a meeting tomorrow or We'd
nesday. at which arrangements are to be
completed for the beginning OF work on
several parts OF the proposed system
Some grading has already been done on
the line between Washington and Great
Falls The Northeast Citizens Asso-
citation has adopted resolutions an
nouncing that the organization intended
to support the railroad. and aid It in
every way possible. Several other or
ganlzations have the matter Of the con-
struction Of the cross-town line before
them for discussion, and II is said they
are also to offer the company their sup
port
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Machine Of CO. Power.

An automobile possessing the greatest
power I'm the world is to be operated on
Americar tracks in the spring. and It
Will probably appear on the new mile
track which is TO be constructed in
Washington. The machine is OF the
Darracq type. It IS 10 possess $50 horse
power, and is TO be used in the free
for-all races. +. A. la Roche. the racing
man for TIE Darracy Company. who
has won sixteen cups in the present
season. says the new machine viii do
better than 80 seconds OF be thrown
into the scrap heap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
JOKE LED TO DOUBLE
WEDDING AT MiDNIGHI

WILKESBARRE. Pa, Nov. "a
double marriage was performed at mid
night by Justice Mulderig. Of mixer
man. He was aroused from bed TO ller-
form the ceremony The brides and
bridegrooms are Italians from a nearby
mining settlement
They had been at pay day jollifca-
ton. and. having been lovers for some
time, joked with each other about their
marriage until a joking suggestion led
them TO decide upon midnight double
wedding. Each pair acted as atten-
dants for the other.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Southern Expansion.

The expansion OF the Southern Rail-
road is shown in-the fact that it takes
a pamphlet OF 1e4 large pages TO con-
tain it's Station Directory" No. 3, OF
the issue OF September Is The first
twenty-six pages are filled with the
addresses and jurisdictions Of the gen.
eral division and local officials OF the
Southern Railway and controlled lines.
TO the number OF many hundreds. the
alphabetical list OF stations includes be-
tween 5000 and 1900 names. and sew
enty-fve pages are devoted to tabutated
information about each station.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
HISTORIC BATTLE FLAGS
NOW IN GRANTS TOMB

NEW YORK. Nov "A stand Of col
ors belonging TO the Fifth Artillery YET
eran Association was presented 10 the
Grant Monument Association yesterday.
The colors consisted Of two flags, a
yellow battle flag. bearing the coat of
arms Of the State OF New York. and an
American flag. both OF which had been
carried by the regiment in the Virginia
campaign
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

The projecting arms Of a steam sbSvel
tore out about 200 feet of the dmbered
roof and sides OF Sand Patch tunnel.
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at
Cumberland Saturday night. The shovel
was too large 70 make a clear passage.
No one was hurt, but passenger trains
were delayed nearly twelve hours. The
tunnel was clear yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND.

The Virginia Legislature VIII reas-
semble here tomorrow 10 consider the
voluminous report OF the comlaittee on
final revision and adjustment As this
report concerns the Anal adjustment OF
all the laws TO the new State constitu-
ton, 81 viii require months OF consid-
Grafton. and this body will probably be
in session until the new Legislature
meets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Has Made a Fortune.

Reports have reached washington
that Barney Oldfeld Is now rich man.
Because Of his great nerve. fine judg-
Inent Of distance and knowledge Of me-
chanlcs Oldheld has within three years
made himself one OF the best known
racers Ia II e country Within the sans
three years he is said 10 have accumu-
Lated sleU GO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Voters From Washington.

Two thousand voters went home from
Washington on the cheap rates offered
by the local PASSENGER association. This
announcement was made yesterday by
w. s. Bronson, chairman OF the asso-
citation. The number has been exceed
ed only in Presidential years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
MARYLAND.
ANNAPOLIS.

Charles f Murphy, the Tammany
leader. is IN Annapolis. stopping at Car
vel Hall He is there visiting his nephew
and na4nesake. Midshipman Charles +.
Murphy, a member OF the second class
Mr. Murphy left New York on Saturday
and did not want his destination known
nor would he say whether he Will re-
turn directly to New York when h
leaves Annapolis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Site Nearly Clear.

TIE hundreds of men at work on the
sitg Of the big freight yards and depot
at lexington have been making SO
much Roadway that only seven build
ings remain to be removed. 1t is ex-
pected that these are TO be removed
in the coming week, which win leave
things ready for the engineers to begin
the construction OF the building proper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Trains were run over the standard
gauge lines of the National Railroad
Company OF Mexico. today. Dispatches
were received IN the city last night TO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Complete returns from Floyd and
Franklin counties give S. 7. Turner
Rep) a majority over DR.. J. f. Keen
CDem-) for the senate, and this raises the
minority party's strength on joint bal
lot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
Gone on Vacation.

District Passenger Agent s. B. Hege'
of the Baltimore and Ohio. left Wash
ington yesterday for the Name woods.
where he is to spend several weeks hunt
ing deer and moose He is also hunting
health, he being IN the hands Of the
doctors several times last summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

At Craghead Street Mission. Danville.
those in charge believe that the failure
OF the Barnum & Bailey circus 70 per
form in Danville Saturday was due 70
their earnest prayers. All-day services
were held at the mission, commencing
early IN the morning. Prayer was held
for several hours IN the early morning,
the petition being specially that the cir
Gus be not allowed TO perform. II was
not known until late in the forenoon
that the circus managers had decided
not TO give the show here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Grace Reformed Church was dedicated
IN Frederick county yesterday. The
Rev. +. r. Eschbach. under whose di-
rection the second church OF this de-
nomination was founded in Frederick,
preached the dedicatory sermon. Last
evening the Rev. Isaac n. Motter
preached. The Rev. Dr. Cyrus J. Mus
ser OF Philadelphia. made an address
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
THE oLNEY SCHOOL,

1162 Eighteezth Street
Primary, Academic. and College PreparatorY.
Catalogues. Mss Virginia Mason DORSEY.
Mis- Laura Lee Dorsey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Samuel II. Vaughan.a native OF Wales.
Is dead al Pekin. Allegany county. aged
63 years. He organized the first local
III the Knights Of Labor in Aiiegany
county
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

The official count Of the vote Of Ale
gany county shows that three Demo
Gratis who had been defeated according
TO the unofficial count were elected. The
successful men are Austin a. Wilson
States attorney; Francis J. Drum
house Of delegates. and Willard Fill
more Davis, judge Of the orphans court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
CHENOWETH.

Boarding school Tor young ladies' Building over
looking Dupont Circle; elevator; gymnasiuns
steam heat: large schoeiroorns; prsctice-rooulss
refined and vel appointed home Address
PRINCIPALS. 1877 New Hampshire Avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Elocution and English. Glasses nog open. For
circular and terms apply to cAEzKE AARfE
DOUGLASS, 111c = Ct. NV, Hstzerott Hall
se9-eOt -d&Su
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
HAMILTON IhsrITurE

Opposite White House, Izf yette square. Board
ing and Day School COR Girls ana Young IAdIsa
Exceptional educational and social adFantngeA
Write for illustrated catalogue MRS. PHOEBH
HAMILTON sEABRooK. PTineipaI-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Joseph c. Fulton. for more than fifty
years a forage master in the United
States Army. died at his home on the
Old Point Comfort reservation Satur-
day. lie suffered a stroke OF paralysis
about twelve months ago. from which
/ he never fully recovered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Al the residence OF William Silver.
near Darlington. Saturday night, the
Deer Creek Farmers Club OF Hartford
County met. John Moores. president.
started a movement 10 organize the
farmers OF the State into a compact
body for the promotion OF oyster culture
and good roads on the Haman plan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

Three men were killed by a dynamite
explosion al Harrisonburg Saturday.
The dead are w. II. Bowman, former
superintendent of water works. and
Grant Dunable and Lewis Tams. the
latter two negroes. Four men were in
jured. The men attempted to thaw out
frozen dynamite, which exploded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
HE DRILLERY.
HOO NEW YORK AVENUE.

Original methods in Shorthand. Typs-
writing, Bookkeeping, Tels1aphy, Bua-
ness, and Civil Service Preparaffons,
Rough Drafts, Tabulations. Students an
Ter AZ any time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

John NJ Sedwick, weighing s25 pounds.
the largest man i'm Page county, died
suddenly Saturday morning at his home.
a few miles north of Luray, aged sixty
wears.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09

The Modern Business Training Sch ool
me WARRINGTON COLLEGE or COMMERCE
d. Z. CLARK, Br5iness Manager
HARPER BUILDING, SGT Q ST. n W
DAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS
STUDENTS ENTERED ANY TIE.