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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
G. A. R. MEN MEET BODY
OF CONRADE MARTIN
Flag at Halfmast on Their Hall, and
Kit Carson Post Has Charge
Of His Funeral.

AT a melting of the members of the
various posts Of the Department OF the
Potomac. Grand Army of the Republic
in Grand Army Hail last night, appFU-
pirate action was taken upon the death
OF Thomas II. Martin. senior vice de
partmeut commander, who was over
come from the heat while marching in
the parade at Minneapolis Wednesday y.
and expired while being conveyed 10
the hospital
Acting Department Commander Gra-
ham appointed a committee composed
of the department officers and the com
mander Of each OF the local posts 20
meet the remains at the station.
1t Is expected that the body viii ar
rive in Washington some time today
and that the funeral viii be held from
the Hamline Methodist Church Sunday.
Iuterment viii be at Rock Creek Gene
terry. 7. I. II. Winfield. J. s Walker and
Luclus b. Alien We're appointed "a com
mlttee 90 select and purchase a suitable
floral emblem.
Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary Of
the q. A r. have rendered their ser
vices To aid Mr.. Martins widow. A let
ter of coincidence was read from Capt.
J. Waller Mitchell department COM
mander Of the United Spanish War Vet
Grams.
The funeral services viii be under the
auspices of Kit Carson Post, Of which
Mr. Martin was a member. but viii be
participated in by comrades from all
The local posts. The flag above Grand
Army HAN has been lowered 10 half
mast. and VIII remain so until after the
funeral The hall Will be draped in
mourning for a period OF thirty days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
SCALY ECZEMA
ALL OVER BODY
Eruptions Appeared on Chest, and
Face and Neck Were All Broken
Scales and Crusts Formed
Iowa Lady Has Great Faith
In Cuticura Remedies for Skin
Diseases.
ANOTHER WONDERFUL
CURE BY CUTICURA

ST had an eruption appear on my
chest and body and extend upwards
and downwards, so that my neck and
face were all broken out; also my arms
and the lower limbs as far as the knees.
! at first thought it was prickly heat
But soon scales or crusts formed where
the breaking out was. Instead Of gong
to a physician, purchased complete
treatment of the CutICuTa Remedies, IN
which / had great faith, and all was
satisfactory. A year or two later the
eruption appeared again, only little
lower: but before it had time 70 spread
l procured another supply of the Cuti-
cura Remedies, and continued their use
until the cure was complete. 1t Is now
FIVE years since the last attack, and
have not seen any signs Of return.
have taken about three bottles OF the
Cuticura ResOlvent, and do not know
how much Of the Soap or Ointment, as
] always keep them with me; probably
one half dozen Of each.
At decided to give the Cuticura REM
edies a trial after 1 had seen the results
Of their treatment Of eczema on an
infant belonging to one Of our neigh
bors. The parent took the child 70 the
nearest physician, but his treatment did
no good. So they procured the Cuticura
Remedies and cured her with them
When they began using Cuticura Rem
edjes her face was terribly disfgured
with sores, but she was entirely cured,
for I saw the same child az the age Of
five years, and her mother told me the
eczema had never broken out since. L
have more faith in Cuticura Remedies
for skin diseases than anything l know
of. l am, respectfully yours, Emma +.
Wilson, Liscomb, Iowa, Oct. /, iSOo'
rfpIess External ard Internal Treatment for Every
Ts rora PirBiss to Scrofuls, from lnlauey % Age
ssissinE Of CutsUrz soap. Csc OiHlmsnt 3ei FehosE
81 - "a tors Of Chocolate Coated Ps 5e- per vial
- ~ nav - hsd Of Al drrFiSts sing 81 7ften Cures
Pofer Drug 4 Chem. Corp Sole Props Be9leAs h9ss;
- MzIad Free 'H0E % Cars fo< sssRs 5s@-sI 49, -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
NEW HEAD Of GA R.
AN ABLE OHIO MAN
Editor Brown Veteran of
Many Battles and Popu-
lar COmrade.
HAS A PAPER AT GAINESVILLE
Record in Army and as a Citizen Made
His Choice at Encampment
Good One

GAINESVILLE. Ohio. Aug. 1.-THE
election OF Gen. r. B. Brown. of Zanes-
VILE, 70 the office OF commander-In-ch
of the Grand army of the Republic Is
"a fitting recognition or that genUeman's
splendid record as a soldier and as a
citizen.
General Brown was born near Zanes-
WIFE, Ohio. in 1915. He enlisted in Com
pany A, Fifteenth O. Y. l. I'm 1861 when
bur sixteen years old. He remained in
the service for more than four years
and received medal of honor for dis
rlngJushed service. He was severely
wounded at Atlanta For years he has
been managing editor OF the GAINESVILLE
Courier and is an able editorial writer
lie has lost no opportunity TO espouse
the cause of the soldiers.
Ever since its organization General
Brown has been one of the most ener-
geric members of the G. A. r. lie has
served rs post commander. as command
rr Of the Department of Ohio. as mem
Der and chairman OF the national PEN
sion committee. e. A Il. and has filled
other national and department positions
He is gifted as an orator. is of striking
personal appearance. is genial and kind
~ underneath a thin veneer OF gruuness,
For years he has teen an demand as
speaker.
He is also "a TIOmIucnt member Of the
Union Veteran Legion. Hnt this org..ul-
cation has been advocating his election
as Commander-in-chief OF the O. a. r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17

Litteneld fight should win. the organ
iz3tious, with this added prestige. viii
transplant their batteries 10 the Cannon
district in Illinois. ana proceed to make
new trouble for tie Speaker of tie
House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
FIVE BROTHERS FALL
FROM ONE APPLE TREE
Horticultural HOOdoo for a Family That
Is Unable to Stick to Its
Branches.

CHESTER. Pa. Aug. 17.-Down in
Delaware, near the town Of Laurel.
there Is a farm over which hangs q
hood0O for the RhOades family. of this
city. The place is owned by a relative.
and every summer. for the last five
years, some member of the Chester
family has met with a serious accidcn-
there by falling from a fruit tree Oh
The place.
Charles Rhoades. Of West Third street,
is the latest victim. A week ago he
went to the Delaware farm. Last night
word was received here that he had
fallen from an apple tree and was seri..
-UUsly injured.
Last summer John Rhoades. an elder
brother. was the victim; two years ago
Edward RhOades took a tumble from
rhe apple tree from which Charles and
John have since fallen. and by looking
Up the records of mishaps Mrs. RhOade8
Fha mother SAYS two Younger sons were
hurt by falling from the 'hOCdOO tree
one in the summer OF 1902 and the other
iu 1898
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
THREE LEPERS ESCAPE
FROM A STATE HOME

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 1.-THE entire
police force Of the city are looking for
three lepers who. although In an ad-
vanced stage of the disease. escaped
from the State leperg' home and are
known TO have come "a this city 10
live with friends Every prec2dtiOn Is
taken at the home t. I5-es ent the escape
Of patients, but the buildings are IN
such poor condition TEaC eoCs9os are
numerous. These men were supposed
to have made their wa 20 the nearest
railroad station and come here. The
mayor Of New Orleans was Informed by
telegraph.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
BALTIMORE TO TRY
AN ALL-NlGHT BANK

BALTIMORE Aug. IA special com
mittee of the Third National Bank. APP
pointed TO inquire into the practical
buity Of the subject reported 40 "a meet
ing OF the directors in favor OF convert
ing the institution into "a day and night
financial house
This will bee the FIRST national bank in
the country 10 try the 14-houT-a-day
Tlan. The other financial institutions
that have given the plan "a trial are
State OF local banks. The Third Ma
tiouaI lis q depository for national, state
and city funds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17

The WhirlWind campaign OF organized
labor and the Democratic party In the
Second Maine district will open tomor-
row. when President Samuel Gompers OF
the American Federation of Labor VIII
make his first speech.
On the face of the returns from cleo
tions in which Mr. Littleheld has figured
as a candidate he would seem 10 have a
decided advantage.
In 1893 ne was elected to ill a vacancy,
and received nearly all the votes. TAX
ing the elections in which he mas run
the figures have been;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Chances for Labor PartY.

Analysis of the situation in that dis
trict suggests that labor may have a
good chance of defeating LIttleheld. In
the first place, Mr.. Litue1eld has been,
on the whole distinctly losing IN popu-
larIty from the beginning OF his ser
vice in Congress- With the great
Roosevelt tidal wave in his favor he
was elected in 1904 by only 5.4S3 pluallty.
while in 1900 he had had Z. $50 plurality.
The decrease has been steady from his
first election. Not only this but there
Is a growing Socialist vote in the dis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Has Become a Boss.

This is not ALL Liltirfeld is one of the
State bosses; perhaps the most powerful
OF them the veteran Senators having In
q way Telinquished the reins Of State
power to him.
He is a vigorous prohibitiOnist, and the
prohibition sentiment issue is a live one
in the Pine Tree State this year. The
largest towns, containing the most earn
est anti-prolibition sentiment. are main
ly In Littleheid's district. He VIII lose
many votes on this issue. and more on
tho labor issue
But il is claimed by his supporters on
the other hand that ne mill make up
part of his losses from the prohibition
party. It's strength is usually about the
same as that Of the socialists. This
year they are expected TO vote chiefly
for Littlefeld- This access VIII about
OFFSET the gain the Democrats expect to
make by annexing the socialist strength.
Batteries Against Cannon.
The Maine election Will be on Sep
t.v,Nnv IN Enuo7-f IN tho
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
WALKED SEVEN MILES
IN BATHING SUIT

ST. LOUIS. Aug l7.-SIiss Esta Nc
Carroa and T. ". Becker were forced
10 abandon their skiT and travel seyen
miles. clad only in bathing suits, after
an exciting adventure In the Gasconade
river near Arlington. No They We're
members of a camping party.
Miss McCarron and Becker went for
a boat ride after bathing Becker lost
one oar and the boat drirted beyond his
control into dangerous part OF the
swift current. When rescued by fisher
men they We're seven miles from canD
and In sad plight, Miss McCarron in
bathing costume without hat or shoes
and Becker barelegged and barefooted
after walking mile TO a farm house
they hired a wagon tod rive back 70
camp
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Interesting Analysis of the Great Political Fight to
Be Started Tomorrow and Led by Mr.. Com
perS, Backed by Labor Union Forces.

trict. which is reported pretty certain
10 fuse. substantially. With the Demo
Gratis this year as against Littleheld. II
it does. his lead will be cut down about
TOO
The district is strong IN labor organ
iZaLiOnE. which are determined 10 de-
feat him Ii is said by all reports from
Maine that the enthusiasm In the move
ment is wellnigh universal among the
organize lions Do thl. district
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17

The eyes of the civilized world are upon Washington
D. C.
It is fast becoming the center Of power and wealth
It diplomatic and social influences shaping the
destines not only Of great republic but of Euro
pean and Asiatic kingdoms and prncpaites.
Our ships of commerce now encrcling the globe
and the gold Of all nations is coming return for our
products, which unlimited and annually increasing
Washington will keep pace with the growth of the ma
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

DAvLsoE'C DANCING ACADEMY
and Residence, NOW 7Is Sixth st. n. ".
Class Evenings Tues. and Thurs. al 1850
PRIVATE LESSONS A SPECIALITY
Given any hour. with music. Lady asst slant.
OPEN YEAR ROUND. ELECTRIC FANS.
New, beautiful large Ballroom, new Floor
Thorough and ReIiable--l5 Years Experience.
Proper discretion used IL entering Pupils
10 our Academy. 1yZ4-5It
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Batteries Against Cannon.

The Maine election Will be on Sep
TENDER 10. Report is that II the anti
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
A BIG WILL CONTEST
Cousin of Millionaire Coal Operator
Begins Action.

Begins Action.
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 6. - George B.
Schooley, of Philadelphia, cousin OF
the late James L. Crawford, a million
aire coal operator, has begun a contest
of the latter's will. Mr. Crawford died
in February, 1905. In the will that
was probated by his widow imme
diately after his death, decedent left
all his property to his widow and his
stepson, James G. Shepherd. In the
will which Mr.. Schooley offers for pro
bate, and which is of date subsequent
to that of the will prObated by Mrs.
Crawford. there is devised to Mr..
Schooley 100000 in cash; 100000 in
stock of the Chicago Subway company
$1,000 per month from the profits OF
the Peoples Coal company, the return
of three notes aggregating $1,000, and
directs that Schooley shall come into
all the rest of the Crawford estate or
the death of Mrs. Crawford.
Mrs. Crawford's attorneys allegt
that the will offered by Schooley il
not genuine. and point out several sus
picious circumstances to substantial
this claim. Schooley was arrested
charged with forgery.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
A Young .rlother at 20

''My mother has suddenly been
made young at 20. Twenty years of
intense suffering from dyspepsia had
entirely disabled her, until six months
ago, when she. began taking Electric
Bitters, which have completely cured
her and restored the strength and
activity she had in the prime of life, y
writes Mrs, w. Il. Fitzpatrick, of Dan
forth, Me. Greatest restorative medi-
cine on the globe. Sets Stomach,
Liver ond Kidneys right, purifies the
blood, aud cures Malaria, Bllliousness
and Weakness. Wonderful Nerve
Tonic. Price soc. Guaranteed by
Benton n Weldon's drng store.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
FIRE AT CAPE MAY POINT
Several Cottages Destroyed and School
Building Damaged.


Cape May Point, N. j., Oct Sire
which originated in the Packham cot
tage destroyed $4,000 worth of prop
erty here before it was placed under
control with the aid of the Cape May
fire department. The flames spread
quickly from the Packham cottage to
the Cape house and thence to two
cottages owned by Mrs. Enoch Sup
plee, the cottages of Mrs. John Kro-
mer, Mrs. John Balm. William Porter,
John Springer and Mrs. John Manages.
From the latter cottage tire spread
to the public school building, but this
structure was but slightly damaged.
The only buildings which were COM
pletely destroyed were the Packham
cottage and the Cape house. Assist
ance which had been asked of Cape
May reached here about the time the
flames were eating their way into the
cottage district, and by yeoman ser
vice the fire fighters from that city
saved the other buildings from de
struction, although all of them were
badly damaged.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10

The majority OF the Cubans not
understanding English are supposing
that provisional government really
means free provisions.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10

d. L. Reed, who made the long and
tedious overland trip of 1900 miles in
"a days, has decided to return to his
former home, and accordingly will sell
the two horses and two mules that
made the trip, at Hollandsville Satur.
day. October 6 at 2 o'clock, at public
auction. Mr.. Reed left his home in
Oklahoma June9 and arrived here
August 80.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
Result of Neglect

In most cases consumption results
from neglected or improperly treated
cold. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
the most obstinate coughs and prevents
serious results. 1t costs Won 20 more
than the unknown preparations and
you should insist upon having the
genuine in the yellow package. Solo
by Benton N. Weldon, Smyrna aud w
r. Keys, Clayton.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
EIGHT KILLED BY
GAS EXPLOSION
Two Score Others Injured by Accident
in Philadelphia Subway.
PROPERTY LOSS OVER 100000

Philadelphia, Oct. 6. - Eight men
were killed and nearly two score of
persons were injured by the explo-
sion of Illuminating gas in the Market
street subway at Sixth street. High
buildings were shaken by the force of
the explosion, and for a block on
either side of the explosion nearly
every. window was shattered. The
street caved in, halting traffic and re-
sulting in a suspension of business.
Fire followed the explosion, but it did
no damage to neighboring buildings.
The loss, it is believed, will exceed
100000.
The dead: John Lawless, timber
foreman; Frank Leans, employed by
the United Gas Improvement COM
pany; Cato Benigno, of Pittsburg, Ia
borer; John Scott, laborer; Frank
Beidleman, a tailor; Frank Croller,
laborer; R. Capeno, laborer; John
Pacy, carpenter.
Beidleman was passing when the
explosion occurred and was killed by
in hospital.
The subway is in course of construc-
ton by the Willard Construction COM
pany for the Philadelphia Rapid Tran
sit company. The exact cause of the
explosion has not yet been deter
mined. Thursday workmen in the ex-
cavation discerned the odor of gas,
and the United Gas improvement COM
pany, whose conduits run through the
| tunnel, was notified. Leans was sent
by the company to find the leak and
repair it. 1t was while he was making
his investigation that the explosion
occurred.
Hardly had the policemen and fire
men arrived than they saw that the
| accident had been a disastrous one. On
the southeast corner of Sixth and
Market streets, in a pool of blood, was
the mangled body of a man, a pedes
| trian killed on his way to work. Across
the street, on the southwest corner
was another body, that of another
workman, killed almost without warn
ing.
On the apex of another pile O
broken, twisted timbeF3 rested another
body, that of a man killed while a.
work in the subway. At the base o
these timbers. laying in several fee
of water. was another body. Securing
rope, Miskell, the district engineer
working in the heat and glare of tn,
flaming gas, lassoed this body ant
pulled it to the surface.
Heavy rains had partly filled tn
tunnel with water and stopped work
otherwise there would have been
large force of workmen in the subwa
when the explosion occurred, and tn
loss of life would have been frightfu
There were comparatively few peopl
in the neighborhood owing to the earl
hour. Trolley car passengers and pr
destrians were among the injured
Director of Public Safety McKent!
District Attorney Bell, Highway Chic
Hunter and Coroner Jermon are col
Quoting an investigation.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10

Many ills come from impure blood
Cant have pure blood with faulty,
digestion, lazy liver aud sluggish
bowels. Rurdock Blood Bitters streng-
thens stomach, bowels and liver, and
purifes the blood.
Itching, torturing skin eruptions
disfgure, annoy drive enc wild.
Doans Ointment brings quick relief
and hastings cures. Fifty Gently at any
drug store.
After heavy meal, take couple o.
Doan's Regulets, and give your stom
ach, liver and bowels the help they
will need. Regulets bring easy, regu.
lar passages of the bowels.
Every bod's friend-Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. Cures toothache, earach,
sore throat Heals cuts, bruises
scalds. Stops any pain.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
U. S. TROOPS IN CUsA
First Detachment Landed and In Camp
In Havana.


Havana Oct. S.-The first landing
of American soldiers in the present
occupation of Cuba was accomplished
with marvellous promptness, and the
Second and Third battalions of the
Fifth United States Infantry are set
tied under canvas in Camp Columbia.
The First and Fourth battalions OF
the same regiment also were brought
to the camp promptly. General Fred
erick Funston established his head
quarters at Marilnao, convenient to
his command. Colonel L. w. T. Waller,
commanding the marines, has been
ordered to report to General Funston,
and the entire force of regulars and
marines will be under General Fun
ston's command until the arrival here
of General ]. Franklin Bell, who will
direct the distribution of the forces
throughout the island.
The disarming of former insurgents
goes on much better. Reports from
members of the disarmament commits
sion in various provinces indicate that
the trouble which was threatened may
be avoided, although ex-rebels and
volunteers in a few towns in Santa
Clara province are still disinclined to
be the first to disarm, and it is feared
that American soldiers will have to be
sent to back up the demands of the
disarmament commission. Havana,
Santiago, Pinar del Rio, Matanzas and
Puerto Principe provinces are practi.
cally clear of rebels and show no signs
of trouble.
Governor Taft, Assistant Secretary
of State Bacon and General Funston
are gratified at the situation and be
lieve that the difficulties in Santa
Clara province will be overcome in g
few days. So confident are they thai
Governor Taft and Mr.. Bacon say they
believe they will be able to start fol
home next Saturday. Governor Taf
will spend the time after Tuesday il
familiarizing his successor, Charles E
Magoon, with the situation. Mr.. Ma
COON is expected here on that day.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
FORTY DEAD IN MINE DISASTER
Eighteen Bodies Found and 80 or 40
EntombeG In Virginia Mine.


Bluefield, Va, Oct 6.-Twenty-nine
bodies have been recovered from the
West Fork of the Pocahontas Colliery
company mine at Pocahontas, Va, and
conservative estimate places the to
tai number of dead at 20.
The rescuing party reached the
scene of the explosion, but the inn
mense amount of debris and wreckage
has hampered the search for bodies
There is no evidence thus far of fire.
The scenes around the mine wer,
pitiful Relatives and friends gath
cred in groups at the entrances ant
elsewhere awaiting tidings of the vic
Tins and gave vent to their grief as tn,
bodies one by one were brought out.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
Receiver For Paper Company.

Carlisle, Pa, Oct 5. = The Mount
Holly Paper company, located at
Mount Holly Springs, Pa, went into
the hands of receivers. The court ap-
pointed Charles NJ. Mullin and James
A. Steese receivers under bonds of
100000. Inability to realize on the
large stock on hand. it is said, caused
the suspension. The company operates
two immense mills and is one of the
largest industries in this state The
company was Incorporated in 1867.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
F. w. FLEITZs CONDITION GRAVE
Deputy Attorney General of Pennsyl-
. vania Submits to Painful Operation.

j Vania Submits to Painful Operation.
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 8.-Deputy Attor.
ney General F.. w. Fleitz continues to
suffer much pain as the result Of the
fracture of his hip bone eight days
ago.
Owing to the intense suffering the
patient had a nervous collapse, which
aggravated his condition. To control
the fracture it was necessary to drive
a silver spike through the hip bone
thus rendering the operation most
painful. For the past few days Mr.
Fleitz's condition has been causing
some uneasiness.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-10-10
A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.

1t cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores the Senses OF