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The Washington times., 1906-08-22

My wife is extravagant; she has as
pirations and iongings for the stage;
her ambition is TO become a chorus
girl" says Carl Weber in answer 10 the
suit OF his wife. Justina d. Weber, for
separate support and maintenance. The
wife charged cruelty and desertion-
Weber. who filed his answer in the
District Supreme Court. says his wife
insisted on taking vocal lessons and
indulglnE In other extravaganees not
consistent with her station IN life.
Although for a time after their mar
riage, in June. 1894. he received a very
small salary he says he purchased q
piano for his wife and did all he could
for her. Nevertheless, on account OF
her aspirations for the stage. she did
not conduct herself as she should. Mr.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
TYPHOID SITUATION
SHOWING NO CHANGE

Little or no change in the typhoid fe-
yer situation has been noted IN lhe last
twenty-four hours. During this time.
I new cases Of the disease have been re-
ported at the Heai;1 4Jepa~t 7lcnt. the
same number as yeste ,dav On August
q 1905. Il cases were reported, showing
the daily record Of cases for n year
10 be slightly lower thaa last
The total number o. cases red
since the first Of the vsar has iow reach
ed GIG as compared with J27 Turing the
corresponding period OF last gear. There
were reported under treatment clay 2
total OF 20I cases, while on August p
1eO5 there were but 26S cases being tTe@ I.
ed. Eight recoveries have been report
ed within the last twensy-four hours
with one death.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
NNGIRO MATSUEATA'S
BODY LAID TO REST

The body OF Kingiro Matsukata, the
young Japanese cadet. who died OF ty-
phoid fever at the Naval Academy,
Annapolis. Sunday, reached Washing
ton at l o'clock this afternoon sad
was Immediately conveyed 10 Rock
Greek Cemetery for burial.
Members OF the stan OF the japanese
embassy, who are now in Washington
were at the station 70 meet the body
and acted as an escort 10 the ceme-
terry. The funeral arrangements were
in cha -ge OF Commander Tanigucht
naval attache OF the embassy. The
War Department ruled that the young
midshipman could not be buried IN the
National Cemetery at Arlington. and IL
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Wne'S Longing For Stage
Broke Up a Happy Home
SO Says the Husband, But the Wife Declares
Disagreement Sprang From His Cruel
Treatment and Final DeSertiOn.

Weber denies that he was cruel 20
his wife or that he deserted her.
Mrs. Weber story is very different She
says her husband not only left her, but
took their child and went 20 hts moth
er's home 20 reside. Before doing so
he mortgaged their furniture and left
her no means Of support Mrs. Weber
also says her husband took from her
and paWned her wedding ring and a
breastpln he gave her al the time OF
their engagement Weber now receives
a salary OF 81 900 a year.
Justice Stafford after hearing the pc
tition and answer signed an order re-
qUiring Mr.. Weber 10 pay his wife Szl
a month pending a final settlement OF
the litigation. W. GwyEn Gardiner APP
peared as counsel for Mrs. Weber and
leon Tobriner represented the defend
ant
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
UNFAITHFUL BENEDICT
BROUGHT BACK FOR TRIAL

Detective Burlingame returned from
Knoxville this morning with Albert
Mynitt, colored. wanted here 10 answer
a charge Of larceny OF $50. II is alleged
he took the money from Anna Boullar,
colored.
The couple came TO Washington some
time ago for the purpose Of getting
married. The day following their ar
rival Mynitt disappeared. and $50 IN
gold belonging 10 the woman was gone
also. He will be given a hearing ia
Police Court tomorrow
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TWO RUNAWAY BOYS
PICKED UP BY POLICE

Two runaway boys were picked up by
the police today. They are Walter
Place. fourteen years old. who lives at
the St James Home. In Baltimore, and
John Tomlin. seventeen years old, Of
Richmond.
The boys are being detained until word
IS received from Tomlin's parents and
from the ST. James Home.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22

was decided 10 purchase a lot in Rock
Creek.
Matsukata had been a student at the
academy since last June. when he was
entered according 10 an agreement
made between this Government and
Japan. He was nineteen years old.
and was the son Of a former minister
CT finance OF japan.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22

the east have transferred 100 men and
horses TO the Western railroad and
these were rushed 20 the city Of Flnar
del Rio. Eleven cars were dropped az
various points in Santa Clara, Matanzaa
and Havana provinces.
The insurgents are well armed. having
much dynamite. Ex-Gov. Louis Perez.
OF Pinar del Rio province, is with thU
insurgents. A Catholic priest. San Juan,
Martinez is out with the force. having
great influence among Guerra IolloW-
ers. Other Insurgents surrounding flhaI
del Rio are gradually drawing closer.
expecting a junction today from Guam
ajay
Several Sharp Skirmishes.
Colonel Avalos already has had d smart
brush with Guerra's men. in which sew
eral men were killed and wounded on
both sides II is hoped within Few
days now the government VIII be strong
enough to take the aggressive In Pinar
de! Rio and crush Guerra
The report OF nghtlng IN MdtdIlld5
province Is given credit.
Rural guards and party or al least
twenty rebels met near COlOnas WIllle III
MaCaEua another combat took place
The last mentioned night resulted II
one rebel being killed and several
wounded. Three distinct parties are re-
ported by the rural guardss1n Matanzas
The news from Santiago IS more re-
assuring Up to this time so far as can
b. learned there has been lite reVolu-
ticnary sentiment developed there and
no hghtiug Is reported.
Police Search Havana.
The police are searching all houses IN
Havana for arms and ammunition. but
with the police themselves involved In
the conspiracy there is no safety felt
Captains Maso and Regueyra have been
thrown into prison.
The threatened cabinet crisis IS be
Neved 10 have been avoided owing 10
President Palma's desisting from his in
tenti0ns Of placing Senor MOntalvo in
charge of an armed force as secretary
of war.
The provincial council met 70 de.
nounce the revolution. but the Liberals
refused 20 assist. causing failure for
lack OF a quorum.
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Dividend to Depositors Friday.
All Given Equal Showing.

The man with 81 on deposit will be af-
forded the same opportunity to draw
out 20 cents as the man with thous-
ands. To avoid any appearance OF fav-
Oritism, Mr. FetZer has determined 10
pay the claims on the principle OF first
come. first served, ana notices 10 the
p 600 depOsitors accordingly will be
mailed simultaneously. The last vouch-
ers VIII have been prepared some time
tomorrow and in the afternoon the no.
tces viii be placed in the mail and will
reach their destinations early riday
morning
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
ILLINOIS INDORSES
BRYAN AND CANNON
Republicans Stand Pat on
Tariff and Democrats on
Roger Sullivan.

The expected happened in both State
conventions-Republ and Democratic
in uinois yesterday. The Democrats
indorsed Bryan and the Republican con
VentiOn indorsed Roosevelt. Cuiiom and
Cannon. presenting the last named FOR
President IN 1905 incidentally, the Re
pubncans adopted a platform which kept
TO the middle Of the road between the
Cannon and the CullOm tariff positions.
on the tariff the Republican platform
"faVOFs taTin revision when changing
business and industrial conditions shall
make revision beneficial and when ne
Cessity Cor such change arises from a
fair and candid consideration Of all the
business interests Of the whole cOun-
fry"
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
Bryan Lost and Won.

William Jennings Bryan lost and won
In the Democrats convention at Peoria ;
but be lost with more emphasis than he
won. BY a vote Of loss TO $40 the con
vention tabled a resolution demanding
the resignation Of Roger Sullivan. OF
Chicago. as national committeeman Mr.
BRYAN had cabled that he didn't care
10 be indorsed by the convention unless
e.. should rid the party of Sullivan: but.
under the easy and complete control OF
Sullivan. who had 500 of the 5S5 Cook
county delegates. this was tabled. In
the State outside Chicago Bryan was
defeated by a very narrow margin.
Judge owen Thompson, Of Jackson
vile. took the part of chief spokesman
of Bryan. as he has thrOughoul IHe
Rrvan-Sullivan controversy ana III
other Illinois affairs for years. lie spI,T, Pre-
sented the resolution to demand suit
vans Refinement. and made a bitter
speech. which was received with cheers
and Kisses. two or three personal en-
counters on the convention floor pTovid-
ing interesting incidents.
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Endorsement Of Cannon.

There was great enthusiasm when
Speaker Cannon was indorsed for the
Presidential nomination. The resolu-
ton on this point said.
Mindful Of the great responsibilities
Of the Office Of President OF the United
States. hoping for a continuation OF the
successful policies and wise administra-
ton Of the Republican party, with iull
confidence IN the experience, ability,
mental equipment, and lofty patriotism
Of Hon Joseph q. Cannon. OF Illinois
for the discharge Of these duties and
great responsibilities, Illinois most
strongly favors and recommends 70 her
sister States and 20 the Republican ma
tionaI convention 20 be held in 1905 the
nomination OF Hon. Joseph q, cannon
OF Illinois, 10 the high office OF Presl-
dent Of the United States
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
CHICAGO BANKER
REPORTED CAUGHT
Said to Be Under Arrest
at AgusCalienteS,
Mexico.

CHICAGO. Ill. Aug. Paul o.
Stensland. fugitive bank looter, Is said
10 be under arrest today at Aguscalien-
tes. Mexico. and the police are IN COM
munication with the Mexican authori-
ties 10 establish the identity Of the pris-
oneT.
A private message received here
brought the first news OF the arrest. A
telegram was at once sent 10 Springfield
20 ascertain whether Governor Deneen
had been notified OF the arrest, and
what action had been taken looking 10
the extradition Of the fugitive.
Dividend to DepOsitOrs Friday.
It was learned that a telegram similar
10 the one sent 10 this city has been
received by the governor. which IS now
in the hands of his secretary.
Payment by Receiver FetZeT OF a divi-
dend Of p per cent 10 the bank depOsi-
tors ordered by Judge Brentano. viii
begin al 8 o'clock Friday morning.
Preparations for making the payments
as eXpediUously as possible have been
completed BY Mr.. FetZeT. whs will have
10 cope with a crowd ,1at viii lie linn
tied only by the number OF the deposit
Ors. g, 600. He has arranged for an am
pie force OF police 10 nufd the expected
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
75c to 81 Hats &c

One lot of Untrimmed Hats. in chip
and rough straw. also Teady-tO-WeaT
hats worth 75c to S1-ChOose from the
lot at Thursdays riiiculously low Re
building Sale Price Of only SC.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
DIED

CONGER-At his residence 1744 v-fIl,-5
street, at 3 a. m. August p. 1906. CHARLES
O. B. CONGER, son OF the later Major
years.
Particulars viii be found IN another col
unlu- Notice Of funeral hereafter. au22- %
BURTON-SuddenIy. at Hume, Va, on Mon
day, August 20. 1906 at $50 .. m " s
BURTON. beloved husband OF Eliza T. Bur.
ton lnee Hayes.
FOL.EY-On Tuesday. August 81 1896. al 9.25
a. m. MARY FRANCES FOLEY infant
daughter Of James ID. and Mary Castell
Foley aged eight months
JOHNSON-On Tuesday August q. 1905, AZ
2.80 p. m, Mrs JAQUEIsINA j. JOHN
SON. aged hfty-five years at her home on
the Conduit road.
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FUNERAL DESIGNS

OF every soription-moderately priced
GUIDE,
a2I4 ? st. Northwest. Phone N. 4a79.
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81 Petticoats 49c

% dozen Black Petucoats with deep
flOunce: double row OF sheerlng, extra
width. worth 81 by any Standard to-
morrow's Rebuilding Sale Price. 45c.
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
IN MEMoRIAM.

IN MEMoRIAM.
GLORIUS-In loving remembrance OF m1
dear boy. GEORGE r. GLORIUS. Whl
passed away eleven years ago today. Au,
gust -. 1885
Though lost 90 sight, his memory dear
Thou ever viii remain;
His heart was true his life was young
Yet not our viii. but Gods be done.
Gone. but never will be forgotten.
II by His Loving Mother
The Washington times., 1906-08-22
Short Lisle Gloves 25c

Short Isle Gloves. excellent quality,
both white and black: 39c grade: can
be bought here tomorrow at the re-
building sale price OF DO.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
TORTURED BY
ITCHING ECZEMA
Suffered Tremendous Itching Over
Whole Body Scratched Until
BIed Worse at Night, With
Soreness and Excruciating Pains
A Western Ladys
WONDERFUL CURE BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES

"Last year at this time I suffered
with a tremendous itching on my
back, which grew worse and worse, un-
til it spread over the whole body, and
only my face and hands were free.
For four months or so l suffered the
torments Of the damned, and had to
scratch, scratch, scratch, until / bled.
At night when l went TO bed things
got worse, ard l had at times 70 get
up and scratch my body all over, until
/ was as sore as could be, and until l
suffered excruciating pains. l did not
know what it was, and resorted 20 q
number of blood purifiers, using at
times also Cuticura Soap They told
me then that / was suffering from
eczema. Then l made up my mind
that l would also use CuticuTa Oint-
ment and Cuticura Resolvent. used
them according to instructions, and very
soon indeed / was greatly relieved. l
continued until well, and now | am
ready to recommend the Cuticura Rem
edies to any one who suffers as did your
obedient servant. Mrs. Mary Metzger,
Sweetwater, Okla, June 28, 1905"
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
Jobs FOR CLERKS
BEST GIRLS, TOO
Government Wants Wives
and SWeetheartS to Go
to Philippines.

Special Inducements are being held Out
by Uncle Sam in order 10 procure clerks
for the Philippine service. His big en-
plOyment bureau. known as the Civil
Service Commission. has just announced
that the wives or sweethearts of apph-
cants for such positions may also be
examined for positions as teachers.
AS a rule. the Government frowns up
on the practice OF more than one mem
Der Of a family serving the Government.
In many of the bureaus in this city
women who have married Government
clerks since obtaining their positions,
have been compelled TO retain their
maiden names on the payrolls in order
TO keep from being ousted. Not so IN
the Philippines, however. The Govern
ment has found il exceedingly difficult
TO i'll the available positions in the cler-
ical force at Manila and other Philippine
towns. Hence the official invitation. Is
sued today, according to the terms OF
which women whose husbands or nanceS
are taking examination for the service,
Will be preferred over all others in till-
ing vacancies in the STAFF Of teachers
If they pass the required tests.
Salaries OF Philippine clerks are I,1JO
a year at the start. but saws the COM
mission in case unusual or eNcep-
JiOnal qualifications are shown. the en-
trance salary may be more"
Teachers are paid from $500 up
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
Senator Declares It's Not the Prudential Poll
CyhOlderS' Business What the Company
Does With It's Money!

NEW YORK, July Ex-senator John F.
DRYDEN, president of the Prudential Life
Insurance Company, occupied the wit
ness stand In the chanceTy court cham
Der. in the Prudential building, Newark.
for six hours yesterday, advising the
sDecial senate committee. which is in
duiring into the administration OF in
surance companies and banking inspec-
tion. expounding insurance law TO the
committees special counsel " II Cor
bin. and describing the attributes OF in
dustrtaI insurance organization In gen
eral and the Prudential in particular.
Other CficeIs Present.
When the prorse dlngs opened at 1o:S0
O'Clock the Seua,or faced a circle Of the
highest salaried officers OF his company.
Among these were Wilbur Johnson,
fourth vice president and comptroller; T.
w GRAY. secretary; John X. Gore, actu-
arv; William hamilton. chief statisu-
clan; Henry Overgne, assistant secre-
tary: his s0n-ln-law, Col. Anthony R
Kuser; a couple OF private secretaries
and a few lawyers.
AS the proceedings developed II became
apparent that Senator Dryden as "a Wit
ness was methodical, each OF the officers
mentioned being required at proper in
tervaIs 90 answer questions propounded
10 the Senator. their answers being
taken down by the stenographer as #
amanating direct from Mr.. Dryden. To
ward the end Of the afternoons session
il dawned uoon the special counsel mat
whereas the Senator had been sworn
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
EMBLYS CHURCH
DISCUSSES UNION
Services in Own Building
Last Time Next
Sunday.
PRESBYTERY TOAPPR0VE
New Name Soon 10 Be Chosen for
United Assembly's and North
Church Congregations.

The merging Of Assembly, and North
Presbyterian Churches into one ecclesi-
astical union. which was suggested less
than two months ago after the cher
ished plan OF Justice Harlan 10 unite
New York avenue and Assemblys had
failed 10 materialize, was briefly dis
cussed last night at a congregational
meeting Of Assembly's Church, which
was held at the close of the prayer
meeting
As Presbytery does not meet until
Monday morning to ratify the agree
ment between the two churches no new
developments came TO ligh'. The action
Of Presbytery VIII be purely formal and
perfUnctory. The statement was made
last night that the congregation would
use Assembly's Church for the last tin g
next Sunday. Under the terms Of their
contract with the Jehovah Shalom Con-
gregation, the deed transferring the
property must be signed and delivered
not later than August Is. 1906
North Church Is without a pastor.
Since the death Of the Rev DR.. Rams
dell the congregation have been eager 10
unite with Assemblys and first sug-
gested the plau North Church has a
membership Of ove~ 100. while s.
sembIys claimed at last reports ii mem
bershlp Of over rs. After next Sun
day Assemblys will attend service at
North Church. Under the terms OF
a agreement. all interests of the TWO con-
gregations will merge Jointly. The ED
ers OF the two churches VII constitute
one board Of elders, while the deacons
OF the TWO churches will serve as one
board Of deaCons.
Or. George =. Wilson, pastor OF As
sembly's Presbyterian Church. viii be
pastor OF the united church. The state
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
VANDERBILT MUST WEAR
'BUSMAN'S LICENSE BADGE

ATLANTIC CITY. July 20-Alfred G.
Vanderbilt will probably wear a licensed
bus drivers badge when he drives his
coach Venture. between the Hotel Wind
sOr and the hOrseshOW grounds. The
members Of the Atlantic City Busmen' s
Union insist that Mr.. Vanderbilts Ven
IUTe is on the same legal ground as their
ventures. and that. IN the laws eyes, he
is as much a busman as any OF them
when he drives.
Mr. Vanderbilt and his party are eX-
peCted here in his private car Wanderer.
The professional drivers vow he must
have a Iicease II ne drives.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
NEGRO AGED III YEARS
WILL MAKE LONG TRIP

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 2O,-Benja-
min Daniels. colored. who was born in
slavery. and who says he is III years
old, viii leave IN a few days for a
visit with friends at CIarksville. Tenn.
He viii make The trip unaccOmpanied.
Daniels lives with his daughter In this
city, and In spite of his age is able 70
get around very well. Daniels married
mis- first wife during the war Of 1872.
He has been married four times. and
hIs oldest child IS now over eighty
years old. 1t is believed Daniels is
the oldest man In Indiana. The old
man is unable 10 read or write. He is
a strong Republican and an ardent ad-
mirer OF President Roosevelt
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
LITTLE GIRL ROUTED
A BIG BLACK BRUlN

WILKEsBARRE Pa. July Omar
garet Maurer, aged seven, Of this city,
yesterday routed a big black bear In
the dense woods Of Pocono mountains.
Her father, Charles Maurer. with his
wife and children. was driving over the
mountain near Carlson when the bear
numbered out of the woods into the mid
die of the road in front Of them.
The horses. frightened, backed down
the road, and ali in the carriage sprang
out While her father was trying TO
control the horses little Margaret ran
down the road toward the bear. quite
unalarmed. II waited until she was ten
or dfteen feet away and than ran with
all speed back into tbe woods.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
RELIGIOUS BARGAIN HUNTERS
ARE R0UNDLY CENSUREO

SIMPSON GROVE. Pa. July 2O-At
the camp meeting here DIT. George w.
Henson, Of Philadelphia, declared that
people who seek religion for heaven
alone are merely bargain hunters"
The statement was made during a dis
course on the book of Matthew.
Rev. r, C. Wells had charge of tho
young peoples meeting IN the evening.
and chose as his subject obedience" "
To enliVen the subject Mr. Wells in
troduced as an Illustration the Thaw
murder case and claimed that the muir
der was caused by disobedience to
Gods commands
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
Day of Wrath at Hand
For Cruel WifebeaterS
Veteran Judge Would Like
to Use COWhide on
MiSCreant

BLOOMFIELD. n. J., July 2o.-''You
ought to be cowhided. and. If there was
d whipping post. ! would be pleased to
WELD the lash" said Recorder Cadmus,
war veteran, IN the police court. as
ne held Elmer Danberg, a machlnist.
IN 500 bail 10 await the action Of the
grand jury. on charge OF beating
MS wife. The latter was ia court. and
plainly showing rough treatment As
she told how her husband came home
drunk, beat her and drove her OUT OF
the house the recorders eyes flashed
and he took "a step toward Danberg.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
DRIVEN INSANE BY '.OVE
FOR A HOSPITAL NURSE

STEUBENVILLE. Ohio July 20
Wmneld s Risden. coal miner OF Ray
land, Is in jail here II is believed he
is insane He is infatuated with Miss
Bessie Brown. q pretty nurse In the
Wheeling Hospital
Risden was Eeing treated for a broken
leg il the hospital His love for the
nurse was not reCipr0cated He was so
ardent that he had 10 be removed from
the hospital and later he was elected
fOrcibly from the institution during fire.
CucuJ attempts 10 see her.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
WORK ON WATER MAIN
BEGUN ON SIXTH STREET

Work was begun yesterday afternoon
by Superintendent W A. Mcfarland, Of
the District Water Department. on the
big water main 10 be laid along Sixth
street from / street northwest 10 the
Arsenal When completed this main
viii increase TO a large degree the
water service IN the business section Of
the city and give better fire service.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
Pennsylvania Ducked and
Kicked for Breaking
Wife'S Rib.

PITTsBURG. Pa. July 2O.-John
Krantz, husky millworker. was Of
Tended by his wife at Versailles. aud
beat her until she screamed for help.
Several neighbors rushed In. The men
in the party took 1trortz 20 the river
and after administering sundry kicks
and blows. ducked him a half dozen
times.
Mrs. Krantz was taken 10 a hospital,
suffering from broken rib and internal
injuries.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
SCRAPES CHILD'S FACE
WITH BUTCHER KNIFE

ITHACA. y. Y, July 2o-Jamos Nor
rjs and Mrs. R0sella HOIlcnbeck Of
Dandy. a village south OF this city. are
in Jail charged with torturing Rena
HOllenbeck. seven years old, a grand
daughter Of ms HOllenbeck
The little girl had been laid on a
table by her guardians, the neighbors
state, and her face had been scraped
with a butcher knife. the man threat
eTing meanwhile 70 skin her alive. The
C1ense Tor which the child was punish
81. the prisoners state, was the dcfac-
ing Of paint on the side Of the house
with a lead pencil.
The Washington times., 1906-07-20
RECORD FOR BRAVERY
BRINGS HIS PARDON

COLUMBUS. Ohio. July 20.-After
serving three weeks Of a twO-year sem
tence in the barracks guard house, VII
liam BTittOn. who helped 10 carry Gen
erai Lawton's body OF the field where
he was killed. was made happy yester-
day afternoon by the receipt Of orders
from Washington announcing that Pres
ident Roosevelt had pardOned him. His
record for bravery. il is thought, was
The reason for the Executives clemency.