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The Washington times., 1906-12-27
ZIONIST CONGRESS
At TIAGKED BY JEWS

LONDON. Dec. "a dispatch from
Bucharest, Roumania, says that during
a se~.Ion Of the Zionist Congress a
Craiova, members of an anti-Jewish
society invaded the meeting. During
the riot that followed many Jews We're
injured. The police finally restored order
and the meeting proceeded.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
A. WILSON NAMED
ASSISTANT ASSESSOR

Albert \. Wilson has been formally
appointed a member OF the Board Of
Assistant Assessors by the District
Commissioners. on the recommendation
of Assessor HOpewen H. DaTneille. MI
Wilson Will enter upon his duties on
January ], 1891.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
NEW YEAR RECEPTION
ARRANGED FOR Y. Nj. C. A.

Members of the Young Mems Christian
Association win hold reception on New
Year. from to 6 o'clock. in the after
noon. and the association building will
be thrown open TO its friends. President
Woodward and other officials of the as
sOciation will receive and It is expected
their assistants viii include a large per
centage Of the membership.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Cattlemcn out West have decided to
make no more efforts 20 gobble public
lands without paying for them-particu-
larry in States where the public lands
have all been gobbled up.
The unwritten law should at least be
prohibited from carrying concealed
weapons.
Colonel Harvey declares in the North
American Review that the American
girl is not the equal OF the American
boy. Stfl. she usually becomes match
for him.
The Thaws announce that they will
leave Pittsburg for good" Whose?
Lady Susan Townley and Mrs. Storer
might compare notes on the troubles
that beset lady diplomats.
True. a change may not be an i'm
provement but II is better than mOnOt-
ony.
In his early days, Senator La Toilette
had an ambition TO be a great actor.
Some of his colleagues are willing TO
suggest that his ambition has been real
lied.
Secretary Hitchcock is breaking an
other precedent by trying to make the
country believe that it is wrong to rob
an Indian.
Jack Greenway has refused 10 accept
the position OF Commissioner OF the
General Land Office. Under these cir
cumstances we will have to have some
thing more than newspaper report be-
fore we believe that Greenway was d
prominent Rough Rider.
Chicago educators are to introduce
hugless dances in the kindergartens.
Those educators ought to take course
of treatment for the simples.
A man in CLANCY. Kan, claims to
have killed a rat which was half white
and half black. Seems TO confirm that
story about the selling of booze IN tab
Ioid form in Kansas.
It will soon be the open season for re-
forms based on remorse.
There's a lot of twaddle TO the effect
that the British Ambassador at Wash
ington would have got along better if
he had encouraged folks 10 slap him on
tho back and call him Mort"
It VIII be a relief to find the small boy
Is over his strain
Intense excitement was caused in
Hoboken when some boys rubbed lin
burger cheese over the walls of the
school room. It's sign of progress
that Hoboken notices such things,
The spirit of the season should be en-
couraged: the spirits of the season
Stunned.
The average mans idea of the simple
/ life is an uninterrupted leaf.
Kentucky is making a Statewide cru
! sade for pure milk. Kentucky is prob
ably tired of having her egg nog and
milk punches spoiled.
. It is announced that the President
viii send several more messages to Con
/ gress. 1t may also be announced. we
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
MAULSBY HOME FOR BOYS
PLANS CHRISTMAS TREE

Invitations were issued yesterday by
the ladies Of the George Maulsby Work
ing Bows Home, go c street northwest,
10 the fr ends and patrons of that in
stitution o attend reception and dona-
ton party tor ght. A Christmas tree
will follow the celebrations. Mrs. VIII
liam Carr, president of the institution. .
Miss Fannie c. Cnilds. treasurer, and
Miss Martha Dabney Stuart. who is in
charge OF the home. viii conduct the
festivities.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
New Lvceum-aThe Kentueky BeIes.n

''The Kentucky Bellies" said 10 be an
exceptionally clever company Of fun
makers comes 20 the New Lyceum next
Monday Besides two sids-spliting bur
lesques, Society" a satire on interna-
tlonaI. marriages. and '-Murphy's Mis-
takes, both by Jack Reid who assumes
the leading roles. the company brings
with % such clever special artists as
the Wiora Trio. Hungarian singers and
dancers, Reid and Gilbert, cNpOnents
OF Irish Wit; Young Buffalo, and Mile.
Marietta ln a sharp shooting exhibition
the Century Comedy -Four, a singing
I.eOd, musical artist and comedian OF
course the beauty chorus" is a fea-
ture Of the show.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
HIS OPINION OF 1T.

Did I understand you 10 say, asked
Miss Woody, that you don't so IN for
sOciety-at ali2"
Quite So" replied Crabbe. Society
is simply a silly school IN which every
nobody is taught 10 be somebody
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
OFFICE BUILDING
WILL COST $4,000

A permit has been issued for the
erection Of a nine-stoTy office building al
the corner of Fourteenth ard + streets
northwest. The work of eXcavating has
been proceeding for some days. and
building operations Will now begin y
is expected To have the building, which
is estimated to cost Sl4o0Ve. completed
bv September l. 1907. 1t is understood
that the ground floor is already rented
ard viii be occupied by haberdasheTy.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
USUALLY THE CASE.

Say Pa" said Tommy. looking up
from his paper, What does obvious
reasons U-ean2"
Usually. my son" replied Pa, 1T
meaps reasons that the writer is too
lazy or too ignorant to eAplain."
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
TWO SUICIDES IN PRISON
WHILE WAITING SENTENCE

ELMIRA n Y. Dec. 27.-Bessie
Wells. awaiting sentence for abducting
a little girl. committed suicide by taking
acid given her by Frank Delaney. who
ended his life in the same manner as
he stood outside her cell
A guard who was near spraug on the
man. but was not quick enough to save
his life. Delaney is said 10 have loved
the woman.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Natonal-Last Marine Band Concert.

The last popular. sunday night con-
cert Of the season by the Marine Band
will be given In the New National
Theater next Sunday, December 30.
Lieutenant Santelmann announces that
most of the program will be devoted
to requested numbers, and that Fritz
Mueller and ole J. May viii be the
sOlOists-
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
DOCTOR GUARDED
FROM BLACK HAND

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Threatened
with assassination by unknown enemies,
DR.. Markar G. Dadirrian, a noted physi-
clan. is carefully guarded by a horde OF
police and detectives today. The physi-
clan has received two letters signed by
Black Hand declaring that unless ne
killed.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Luxury in Colleges.

There are those, especially alumni
of the great Connecticut college,
who may be inclined to dispute the
statement made by Joseph Medin
Patterson. the rich young socialist.
at Madison. Wis. the other day,
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
COMING TO THE THEATERS

impulses and thorough honesty OF pur-
pose who falls through drink from the
good opinion of all his friends except
Ruth blake, the woman he loves. and
who finally brings him back 10 the re-
spect of hls friends and position
worthy OF his character. The same
generous equipment viii be used that
made the play such a distinguished sue
cess during its presentation IN New
York CITY for over half "a year. \
capable company OF thirty players Will
appear headed by Miss Bayone Whipple.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Academy-"The Ninety and Nine"

The Ninety and Nine" win have its
first presentation in this city at popular
prices at the Academy of Music New
Year week Its theme was taken from
the famous hymn OF the same tile, and
the story tells of a young man OF good
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
BOSTON MUSICIANS PLAY
AT THE LIBRARY RECITAL

Miss Blanche Crafts, concert mistress
of the orchestra connected with the New
England Conservatory of Music. BOs-
ton. accompanied by Miss Minna Schott
assisted Miss Murray and Miss Grady at
the violin. song and piano recital at the
Congress.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
lust A STATESMAN

Miss Vane-I don't know that man
very we'll but / understand that he's
| been telling everyone how wonderfully
| well preserved nv complexion is.
Miss KnOX-Probably he's an agent
for a.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Hereafter In selecting ambassadors
the powers that be VIII probably not be
satisfied with an applicants qualifca-
tions until they learn more about his
wife
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
HOORAIS.

4 Frenchman came here from Calals,
But he suddenly hurried aWais'
Scare dorci' he did roar,
"Zey all mex me sore,
Wat YOU teenk2 Some one call me
iaisvf
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
HIGH.

Miss Poatrio-They say 'pansies arc
for thoughts" / wonder why.
Mr.. MunniFrub-Well. this time o
year they make you thinb twice before
you buy EN-.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
GOVERNMENT HOUSE BURNS
ENTAILING $4,000 LOSS

DAWSON. Alaska, Dec. H.-Thc
Government house, which cost $4,000 and
contained many valuable furnishings. is
reported TO have been totally destroyed
by fire.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
THE BRIEFLEss LAWYER.

$50 your son is a lawyer now I trust
he has a long ana honOFed career be-
fore him" A"
wei. IL promises to be long; az any
rate there's nothing brief about 81 so
far
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
OLD ENOUGH.

How old is she2''
"Old enough 10 know better"
Better than WHAT
ITO tell her age
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

The Sugar trust proposes TO fight ef-
forts to dissolve ii. In other words it
proposes to use more sand instead OF
more water.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Jack Greenway has refused 10 accept
the position OF Commissioner OF the
General Land Office. Under these cir
cumstances we will have to have some
thing more than newspaper report be-
fore we believe that Greenway was
prominent Rough Rider.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Cattlemcn out West have decided to
make no more efforts 20 gobble public
lands without paying for them-partlcu-
larry in States where the public lands
have all been gObbled up
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

1t is announced that the President
viii send several more messages to Con
gress. 1t may also be announced. we
feel confident. that ne viii not send any
more messages TO My Dear Maria"
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
a SIGN OF FORWARDNEss.

Miss Ascum-I don't see why You
should feel insulte4 because he sald
your eyes were ike Ntars-
Miss Prue-TOu d0utT Why. stars
keep winking AT people all the time.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Mr.. Taft found no pledge of negro Re
publican delegates from the South in his
Christmas stocking.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
HARD 10 PRY LoosE.

Money may be easy, but the trouble is
that the man who has il isn't-Atlanta
Georgian.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

The bookkeeper has taken up the grind
where the shop girl and the postman
left off
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

The Circus trust has divided terri
tory for next year, assigning Senator
JEFF Davis of Arkansas to the Washing
ton circuit.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Colonel Harvey declares in the North
American Review that the American
girl is not the equal OF the American
boy. Still, she usually becomes match
for him
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

A man in Clancy. Kan, claims to
have killed a rat which was half white
and half black. Seems to confirm that
story about the selling of booze IN tab
lOid form in Kansas.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

The unwritten law should at least be
prohibited from carrying concealed
uaannns
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Chicago educators are to introduce
hugless dances in the kindergartens.
Those educators ought TO take a course
OF treatment for the simples.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Secretary Hitchcock is breaking an
other precedent by trying TO make the
country believe that it is wrong to rob
an Indian
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Time TO Think About Swearing Off
EEfFB7R2 Go0SG..


Tom. Tom, the piper's son,
Stole q pig and away be run:
They trailed him by the piES's squeals,
And tracked him by his ruboer heels;
He jumped on piggy like a dog
And thus they found him on the hog.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

In his early days, Senator La Toilette
had an ambition to be great actor.
Some of his colleagues are willing 10
suggest that his ambition has been real
fzad
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

It will soon be the open season for re-
forms based on remorse.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

The Thaws announce that they will
leave Pittsburg for good" WhOse2
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

There's a lot of twaddle 10 the effect
that the British Ambassador at Wash
ington would have got along better il
he had encouraged folks 10 slap him on
tho back and call him Mort"
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Lady Susan TOwnley and Mrs. Storer
might compare notes on the troubles
that beset lady diplomats.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

True. a change may not be an I'M
provement but It is better than mOnOt-
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

The spirit of the season should be en-
couTaged: the spirits OF the season
Stunned.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Kentucky is making a Statewide cru
sade for pure milk. Kentucky is prob
ably tired of having her egg nog and
milk punches spoiled.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

Intense excitement was caused in
Hoboken when some boys rubbed linn
burger cheese over the walls of the
school room. It's a sign of progress
that Hoboken notices such things,
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

The average mans idea of the simple
life is an uninterrupted loaf.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

1t VIII be a relief to find the small boy
IS over his strain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-14
ALEXANDER STILL
 AT SANITARIUM'
HIS PROGRESS TOWARD RECov-
 FRY IS VERY SLOW.
Surgical Operations Left Him II Weakened Condition-He h Somewhat Better Than He
 Was a Few Weeks Ago

Deerfield, Mass, April 14-Arf offl- cial statement given out to-day in the case of James W. Alexander, formerly president of the Equitable Life As- surance society, who Is Ill at private Sanitarium here, shows that Mir AL exander is slightly improved, though his progress towards recovery is not rapid. The two surgical operations which the patient underwent in New York not long ago, weakened Mir AL exander, but it is expected that he will get well under the influence of the climate found at the sanitariuna which is located near the top of Mount Pocumtuck. The official statement follows
 MT Alexander is making progress towards recovery not rapidly, but as his physicians and family believe. on the whole steadily. The dry mountain air of Deerfield, where he is staying in a sanitarium, is assisting materiai- ly. Following his two recent surgical operations in New York there was slight setback a day or two ago, but it did not even cause uneasiness. Ex- aggerated statements relative to it have been circulated Mir Alexander has fully recovered from it and feels that he is gaining. It may be a year or even longer before he fully recOv- CTS. Barring accidents his physicians and other attendants look for his ul- innate full recovery"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-14
CORNER STONE LAID.
Of the New Government Building at
 Washington.

Washington, April 14.-In the presence of distinguished assenn- blaze, with the president of $he United States taking prominent part and with the supreme court, the senate, the house of representatives and the diplomatic corps as specta- tors, and before large concourse of people, the cornerstone of the office building for the house of represen- tatives was laid with impressive cere- monies this afternoon.
 The address of the day was made by President Roosevelt, who spoke on "The Muck Rake Brigade. The official program was made up as fol lows:
 Laying the cornerstone and ad- dress by Walter A. Brown, grand master of Masons of the District of Columbia, assisted by the officers of the Grand lodge.
 Address, Joseph G. Cannon. speak CT of the house of representatives.
 Address by Representative Will liam P. Hepburn of Iowa.
 Address by James D. Richardson. former representative from Tennes- see, and grand commander of the su- preme council of the Scottish Rite.
 Address by president of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-14
CHASED BY POLICE
MICHAEL THOMAS TOOK 4
 PLUNGE IN HARLEM RIVER.
It Took the Cops an Hour to Catch This Expert Swimmer-He Is
 Suspected of Robbery.

New York, April IA Michael Tholn- as, an expert swimmer, eluded two boatloads of police for an hour to- day, all the while swimming and div ing in the almost ice cold water of the Harlem river.
 Suspected of robbery he had run to the river with five policemen after him. Under cover of darkness, and clinging to dock piers or to the rud- ders of boats moored along the shore he kept out of reach of the police for time. Finally becoming desperate he struck out across the river and when one of the boats overlook him and a policeman struck at his head with an oar, Thomas grabbed the oar and pull ed the officer Into the river. This so delayed the police that they had given up the search when they found him ciinging exhausted to the rear of cue of the boats !. So deftly did Thomas catch the boat after a. dive that his presence was not detected by the po- lice until his heavy breathing caused them to peer over the stern. He was placed under arrest charged with lar ceny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-14
WASASLICK THIEF
C0LORED WOMAN WHO WAS ASK
 ING FOR AIMS.
Went Through Mans Pockets for About s2o.ooo Worth of Jew
 elrv in New York To-Day

New York, April IA pickpock- let stole $20,000 worth of jewelry early to-day in the Tenderloin dis trict by feigning need of charity.
 Emilio Serges, a diamond cutter, reported to the police that while he and another man were walking to- gether through West Twenty seventh street near Sixth avenue they were spoken to by woman who appeared to be in distress. Serges says that he spoke to the woman, who proved to be negress, and that she took hold of his coat while asking for money Neither he nor his compan- ion, who stood nearby, saw the wo- man put her hand in Serges's pocket, but after they had left her the latter found that an inner coat pocket had been picked of It's contents, includ- ing the jewelry which was in small package. He says that he received the jewels short time ago from Italy as his share of the estate of his father, who was also diamond cut ter. The negress had gone when he returned to look for her. The police after an investigation arrested a negro woman and two negro men on suspicion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-14
THE SUN SHINES
 TO-DAY AT NAPLES
WORK OF .vESUvIUs IS BEING
 CLEARED AWAY.
Stores Are Being Opened and the Thoroughfares Are Crowded Many People Went to the
 Holy Saturday Exercises.

Naples, April 14-The news from the Vesuvius region continues to, be satisfactory, the sun is shinin. brightly this morning and the last vestiges of the eruption are disap- bearing from Naples.
 The work of cleaning and sweep ing is still going on here, but the city has about resumed its normal ap- pearance, while the Reports from the villages and towns in the region of Vesuvius say that the people are gradually returning to their homes, that the stores are being reopened, and thart the inhabitants of the towns which suffered the least are actively engaged in repairing their damaged homes and churches and in opening pthe roads, in which they are assisted by the troops and gov- ernment engineers.
 This being Sabato Santo, or the Saturday before Easter, the churches of this city are overcrowded with worshippers of all classes, from the lady in an elegant. velvet gown, ar irving in magnificent carriage, to the humble beggar girl who finds 1t difficult to afford the cheap hand kerchief on her head, as the church. es in Naples particularly are com mon meeting ground for the princess and the peasant. Every religious function to-day was thanksgiving - for the danger passed, while requiem masses were celebrated for the re- pose of the souls of the victims of the volcanic disaster.
 Near the statue in the cathedral of the patron saint of Naples, San Gen naro, child was engaged in specially earnest prayer. Afterward as she left the cathedral looking particular ly happy, she was questioned as to what was the boon she had been ask ing of San Gennaro, to which the girl replied:
 ..That the saint will cause the queen to come and live in Naples as she brings good luck. The volcano IS afraid of her."
 The feelings of joyous thanksgiving in Naples contrasted strongly with the mournful scenes witnessed in the desolated districts, relatives weeping over their dead and priests going from house to house blessing the homes or the bereayed, while above them was Mount vesuvius still retaining . threatening appearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-14
ROBBINS STREET TROLLEY.
What the Company Wants and the
 Attitude of the City.

The city has prepared plans for the permanent improvement of Rob- bins street, but at present 1t has not the money to undertake the work. Toget the cars running in that street the trolley company Is ready to pay the city a sum of money, but the city authorities cannot be induced to begin at once on work of such magnitude unless the trolley com pany agrees to pay one-half of the estimated cost. What they have of- fered is less than one-third.
 There is no urgent necessity for the city making these permanent im- provements right away, but If the trolley company would offer a suifi- cient inducement the work. no doubt, would be begun. To-day 1t is of great importance to the trolley com pany that an agreement be reached. The delay of litigation would cause them to change their plans.
 The public can gain nothing by taking an attitude of unchangeable opposition to the trolley company; and the said company, having been taught a lesson, will henceforth be inclined to show the public more con- alteration than 1t has In the past.
 Keeping in view the permanent improvements that the city proposes to make. whatever might be done temporarily could all be done in fur therance of the eity's plans. the es- sential features of which are an s per cent grade on Robbins street and a bridge across 1t at Grandview avenue.
 Whatever sum of money the city authorities may agree to accept. 1t could all be used towards permanent improvements. All the work prepar- atory to building the walls and erect ing the bridge might be done this year. Grandviev avenue would of course have to be closed while the work is going on. but a turnout could probably be arranged for that would meet all requirements of pub lie travel till the whole tob could be completed next year after the city gets authority to issue bonds.
 It Is for the interest of both par ties to come to an agreement