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The Washington times., 1906-05-06

can champion; Ward, his partner in
doubles, who, year ago, held the
singles championship; Collins, the
Western champion, and Little, his
partner in doubles, viii constitute
the challenging team. The players
are working their game up to con-
cert pitch in Philadelphia.
The Davis Cup was offered by
Dwight Davis, who, with Ward, held
the American championship in the
doubles for several years. England
Immediately sent a team over to
compete for it, and, although the
great Brothers Doherty were mem
bers of the team, the defenders
won. The following year, however,
the Englishmen were successful,
and the cup went across the water.
In the summer of 1904 America
sent a team over to bring it back,
but our representatives, after win
ming their way to the finals, were
put out by the Englishmen. Again
last summer the result was the
same, but the margin was very
narrow. Little Ward completely
outclassed the younger Doherty,
champion of England, for two sets;
then superior physical conditions
began to tell, and the Englishman
won.
Now we have Wright TO bear the
brunt of the attack. His game is
the equal of any seen on either
side of the water, and he combines
with it a physique which is superb.
Ward will do his share, particularly
in doubles, if called on, although
Collins, who is a wonderful doubles
player, may be Wright's partner
This would leave Ward 10 save his
strength for the singles. Certainly
the chances of bringing the blue
ribbon trophy of the tennis world
back TO America appear to be
bright.
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
FIRE COMPANIES SUI:
TO RECOVER LOSSES

AKRON, Ohio. May 5.-After State
marshals had this week had Mrs NJ. z.
Foster, milliner, indicted for arson
h'e nre insurance companies -oday be-
gan suits against her for sl,O0O zach. al
leging that Mrs. Foster frauduieIltly and
purposely caused her store to bs burned
on December u. 1905. The companies
are the Palatine Insurance Company.
the Western Assurance Company, the
Caledonian Fire Insurance Companv
the Pennsylvania Life Insurance Com
pany. and the Commercian Union AS
surance Company.
The companies, on Mrs. Fosters rem
resentation after the fire, paid her
amounts in the sum of $500 each, her
policies being for 5000 each. They
claim that benzine was allowed in the
store in violation of the terms of the
policies. and that the fire was started
by means OF a fuse consisting of straw
braid, extending from a large bottle OF
benzine in the work room OF the store
TO and connecting with a lighted gas
stove.
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
HOMELESS AND HUNGRY,
GIRL TRIES TO END LIFE

NEW YORK. May 5.-Mamie Barr.
nineteen years old. OF 40 Chauncey
street, who draSk iodine last night az
the junction of Fifty-eighth street and
Third avenue, and was then taken 70
the Norwegian Hospital, told Magistrate
Tighe. in the Butler street crurt today,
why she had attempted 10 tai,e her life
There are no persons in this city
who care for me- she said. If there
were I never would rave uied 70 kill
myself Hunger made me desperate.
couldn't and I wouldn't seal. And I
couldn't beg. My only sister lives at
Sayville. L. I. That is more than If
teen miles away. I didn't have the
money 10 go TO her.
''se, judge" said the girl, as the tears
flowed faster, II decided would be bet
ter of dead"
Magistrate Tighe assured the girl that
she would md friends al the Ozanan
Home, in Concord street. where he sent
her until Monday.
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
PART OF HELENA IN
QUEER DILEMMA
Recently Created Forest Reserve Covers
Portion of Business Section of
Mountain City.

HELENA, Mont. May Sit has just
been developed that forest reserve OF
100000 acres recently created by Presi-
dent Roosevelt includes forty acres in
Helena, including the City hall. a num-
Der of stores. residences. and one brew
cry. As the rules regulating forest
reserves are very stringent many corn
plications may arise. For example. to
transact business of any kind on a
reserve permit must be secured.
Merchants in the district are inariring
II their regular State and city liceEles
are not sufficient. Likewise as DO, ce
headquarters are In the reserve tLore
may be a dispute as to authority yer
foresters- Again persons owning cows
may not allow them outside CT their
premises, as owners would be subject
TO prosecution for trespass on the re-
serves. Other amusing, If not serious,
complications may arise If the situa-
ton 10 not remedaed
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
ANDY FIELD TO TELL
ALL ABOUT INSURANCE
Says He Will Spare Nobody When
Called Upon to
Testify.

NEW YORK. May 5.-"Andy'' Field,
proprietor OF the House of Mirth. who
Is with his family in their Ocean Grove
cottage, AsbuFy Park, y. J., is busy pre-
pairing statement covering hts cOnnec-
ton with the insurance cases II will
prove interesting to the public and OF
material assistance 20 the district at
torney and the special grand jurors who
are to do the insurance probing Mr..
Fields says he Will spare nobody, let
the chips fall where they may"
No said Mr.. Fields, II have not
been subpoen&ed, nor am / trying 10
avoid service I fully expect to be called
upon 10 testify before the grand jury
this month and Will be on hand whom
wanted. ! have not been feeling well.
and my doctors have forbidden me TO
talk much"
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
OHIO is AFTER
STANDARD OIL

COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 5.-Attorney
General Ellis will soon, 1t was learned
tonight on excellent authority, begin
action TO oust the Standard Oil Com
pany from the State. Criminal pro-
oeedings are also expected against GER
tain officers Of the Standard, and its
subsidiary concerns.
Mr.. Ellis has already gathered a
mass of data and information which
can be used in whatever proceeding he
may start. He is in possession of evil
dence showing how the alleged trust
has throttled competition in various
parts of the State.
The Attorney General will have the
active support Of the independent oil
operators Of the State
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
WANT PRESIDENT
TO PREVENT STRIKE
Will Be Asked TO Use His Influence to
Settle Bituminous Coal
Trouble.
Our Editor

CHICAGO. May 5.-President Roose-
welt viii be asked to- take immediate
steps TO settle the bituminOus coal
strike or assume the responsibility OF
allowing the country 10 be plunged into
one Of the worst labor wars in its his
tory
This much was decided at the con-
vention OF the bituminous operators
Of Illinois
They propose now to carry their case
to the President. and if he fails 10 act
the operators are ready TO MI the
mines with non-union men and estab-
lfsh the open shop and engage IN
hnish tight with the miners union
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Needed: A Manual.

As one of the fruits of the Keep
Commission 1t is highly important
there shall be produced something
in the nature of a manual of gen
eral methods in the departments.
This commission, with the help
of many important subcommittee
is producing and has already pro-
duced important and excellent re-
suits. Radical and long needed
changes have taken place in the
preparation of Government reports
for the printer. The telephone
service has been reorganized. a
uniform method of purchasing sup
plies is under consideration. There
is even good ground to hope for
recommendations to correct the
greatest defect of all-the present
entire lack of business system in
the making of promotions and the
continuation of clerks in the Gov
ernment service.
At the same time, the commission
can hardly neglect the opportunity
for compiling the basal, simpler
methods of doing the Governments
business which it is to report.
Neither simplicity nor manual ex-
lists today.
Among twelve disbursing officers
there are six or eight distinct
methods of disbursement. Among
nine chief clerks there are six or
eight distinct methods of entering
and filing papers. Hardly any dis
bursting officer or chief clerk could
expect to apply the knowledge
gained at his present post to the
duties of a new one-and yet, max
ing full allowance for the peculiar
business of each bureau, the same
means of labor-saving, the same
elementary system, should be ap-
piled to them all. And if the same
or corresponding systems are ap-
piled to all the departments it
would be of infinite value to the
clerks and the applicants for posi-
tions as clerks to have in printed
form the fundamental principles of
those systems.
OF course there is no thought,
in this connection, or prOmulgat-
ing an involved set of rules to tie
up the business of the Government
in worse maze of routine than
already exists. The manual should
treat exclusively of general rules
such as the mode of advertising
for bids; the course to be followed
by one department which seeks to
obtain the advantage of a low bid
made to another department.; the
transmission of inquiries between
bureaus so as to produce answers
with the least delay and confusion;
methods of briefing letters; and the
indeXing of correspondence.
a great deal viii be gained when
ali those matters are reduced to a
uniform and simple system. A
great deal more viii be gained if
that system is clearly and COM
paetly set forth for the informa-
tion of those who are affected by
it. The gamers will not be the
clerks alone, or applicants for ap-
Pointment as clerks, but Congress-
men, newspapers, business men,
and, perhaps, the heads of the de-
partments themselves.
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
EVENTS OF THIS WEEK.
In Washington.
Today.

IOQdy.
mass srneetn oumba p
Monday
birthday. Reception Arlington.
Friday.
Indian
Saturday.
0 a
In The Senate
Monday.
Statehood
Tuesday.
Wednesday.
Appropriations legislative
appropriation BILL
Thursday.
Friday.
Disr n ittee
andh hnalb are
In The HoGSe.
neutrality-suspicious.
Wednesday
FraayPension
Saturday-NaVal bill will probably
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One Perfumery Ad.


One might draw various suggestions
from an advertisement for perfumeries.
and might also wonder lust what the
whole thing means. anyhow. The dealer
Offers the information that I'VE are ex-
pectinG TO have a very hot weather for
the corning summer. The consequence
Is TO have a good business on this line. "
The most interesting announcement Of
all is contained IN a short business com
munication which comes under the head
Ing OF "Uegent Notice 1t gives some
points on ITO Advertise on Interra-
tional Review" which are as follows:
"When7 II YOU want your advertise
ment appear on funs number. we gns.st
have your manuscript by the end OF
April; so on.
What? IL YOU want us to translate
II into our language, we shall do so free
OF cost and VIII be printed In our letter
How? You will discover our rate on
the Journal Forward us a check to-
getheF with your manuscript
ITO get UP japanese circulars or cata-
logues when? The length of time re-
quired to complete the translation de-
pends on the degrees of voluminous and
complicated, though one could secure It
sooner by doubling the fees.
What? II you desire. we will print
them In our printing office for nominal
expense, and we will also distribute
them among our important classes of
people with your postages.
How? We usually charge $500 u. S.
c.. or s1-0-0 for the translation per 1000
English words into Japanese and for
German or French % per cent added.
These rates vary under various circum-
stances
The latest number of the International
Review offers for the first time a series
OF cartoons done by artists specially en-
gagged for the purpose. They show q
close study into the methods OF car
tooning and offer an interesting example
OF how studiously the Eastern humor-
lists are trying 10 follow in the footsteps
Of their Western friends,
The Washington times., 1906-05-06
Japanese Journalism as Natives
See 1t Through English Eyes
Funnyisms Found in Second
Number Of The Review.
ADVERTISING ENTERPRISE
All Sorts of Inducements Held Out by
Publishers Of the Oriental
Paper.

The second number OF the Interna-
tionaI Review, a japanese paper OF
fncuh interest and unique makeup. has
just reached here and contains quite at
many instances Of the peculiar style
OF japanese journalism as it's first
number.
In the list Of current notes" are
many amusing announcements and the
frequent use Of pigeon English" gives
the reading matter a quaint touch that
is not found in other periodicals.
Referring 10 the visit Of H. r. II
Prince Arthur Frederick Patrick Al
bert. Of Connaught, X. c., G. c. V. o.
70 Japan, the writer unwittinely has
his royal highness creating all sorts
or disturbances. He says the prince
has landed Yokohama the morning OF
the 18th ult. on board the cruiser Dia-
dem After reciting the progress
made by the prince through the city
the writer says that ION the following
day his highness visited the imperial
palace and presented our good Mikadc
the insignia OF the garter, in the name
OF that mighty King OF Great Britain. p
Another Note Of Interest.
Another note of interest is that the
"Ibaraki Colliery Company. which
yield 10000. 900 pounds Of anthracite
a month. is looking toward the addi-
tion OF 50o,0 yen 20 their capital"
In referring to the Presidents ap-
peal 20 the American people for aid for
the famine stricken people OF Japan. a
paragraph reads:
When 10000 famine-stricken peo-
pie Of our northeastern provinces heard
the Presidents appeal are gratifed
even unto death"
Another bit OF information is con-
tained in the announcement that we
are told the Seoul-Fusian railway is
going 10 build an immense iron factory
capable TO cor tain 40. 600 workmen."
a rather inv-iSed statement touching
on agricultural questions Is made in
that There are more than 500. 900 bags
or foreign rice sre lying in the warehouse
In Yokohama, whereas our prospect for
good crops for wheat hlnders the ac-
tivity"
Following the current notes are a few
advertisements. One is from a Arm
which mahifestly supplies house roof
ings. and reads:
In this country we often meet fear
ful fires and severe earthquakes. The
best sorts OF roohnss for these protse-
lions would be easily sold BY our store. o"
Typewriters are in demand over there.
anu az advertisement is inserted look
ing 10 bargain in American machines
The advertisement states that las our
people are Increasing the number OF cor
responsiveness with foreign countries, e
pretty fair trade can be done With
American typewriting machines. If we
get some which could be sold here for
less than 50 ven apiece"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-01
FOUR MATCHES DECIDED.
Thousands of Spectators Witness the
Shooting at seagirt.

seagirt, N. j., August 31.-Under almost
cloudless skies and in the presence or
thousands of spectators -four important
matches were decided today In the ma
tional military shooting tournament here.
The scheduled events were the regimental
team match In which Al teams competed
and the intercollegiate match to which
were added the Wimbledon cup match and
the ideal regimental match, both post
poned from Wednesday.
First prize was won by the Sixth Mas
sachusetts with 772 out of a possible 800.
Second prize went to the Second Ohio
with 1858.
The wimbledon cup match for the long
range championship each competitor fir
ing ten shots at 1000 yards, was won by
Capt. ]. s. Simon Of the Ohio national
guard with a score OF 4S out of pos
sible 30. Second prize was won by Lieuten-
ant Benedict of Ohio, 4s points.
The intercollegiate match, open to
teams of FIVE members from any univer-
slty. each man firing seven shots at 20O
300 and 800 yards, was won by George
Washington university Washington, ID.
c., score 400. Second prize was won by
Princeton, score 1856. Princeton won last
year.
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Text of Bishops Letter.
OF ACQUITTED
MAN CAUSES SENSATSON

Atlanta, August S1.-(speciaL L)-Excite-
ment is intense at Jonesboro today, twen-
ty miles from Atlanta, in Clayton county,
over the fatal shooting of Leon 7. Miner
Immediately following his acquhal in
Clayton superior court of the charge Of
numbering B. H. Dorsey.
This morning L. L. Dorsey, son of the
man killed by Miner. and A. L. Norris
another well known citizen of Jonesboro,
were arrested on suspicion, and are being
held pending investigation into the shoot
ing of Miner. These are the only develop
ments in the case so far today, though 1t
is said other arrests VIII follow.
L. L. Dorsey was arrested in Atlanta at
the home of his uncle, Judge r. T. Dor
sey. He drove to Atlanta and went thore
following the trial which was concluded
last night. Norris. was arrested in Jones'
boro. Both men decline to discuss the
shooting of Miner.
1t was $3.50 o'clock last night when the
jury returned its verdict of mot guilty"
and the shooting of Miner followed ten
minutes later while he was being taken
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-01
Arbitration Not FancifuI.
Speaks at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, August 31.-Mr. Bry-
an tonight spoke in the Bridgeport armory
and discussed trusts, tariff and labor
questions for an hour. He said that the
republican party had had chance TO
repeal every law that had not contributed
the peace. happiness and prosperity of the
people. The high tariff he said, was
made by manufacturers and is antago-
nizing every other nation Germany was
overjoyed at the beef scandal. 1t was
said there of the United States: IF you
won't let us sell to you, we won't buy
of you"
1.-The more l hear" said Mr.. Bryan,
1.-The more 1 am convinced tliut the peo-
pie are asking themselves if alter all
there is not something more important
than making money!
Continuing, he said:
81 am glad to come to New England,
although 1 have never considered it an en-
couraging ground for the democratic
party" He added:
Jefferson never could rely on 1t, neither
could Jackson. | think, however, that
there is a good chance now to present the
ideals of the democratic party before the
people in such a broad way as to appeal
to them, which if done seriously is our
only hope of victory"
Study the problem" he concluded. ''and
we shall make our party felt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-01
TRANSPORT ASHORE
NEAR HONOLULU
THE SHERIDAN is SAID TO BE IN
A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION
AND REMOVAL OF PASSENGERS
is A PROBLEM.

Honolulu, August 31.-United States
army transport Sheridan is ahore on Bar
ber's Point. the southwestern extremity
of the island of Oahu, on which Honolulu
is located
Native fishermen say that the Sheridan
struck the shore last night 1t is impos-
slble yet to establish direct communication
with her Several inter island steamers
are going to Barber's Point to offer as
sistance.
The Sheridans main steam pipe Is
broken and the vessel is helpless so far
as her own power is concerned. 1t is
reported that the breaking of the pipe oc-
CURED Just before the steamer grounded
and that the crippled condition of her
engines was the cause Of the accident.
The pipe broke at 1923 O'Clock this morn
Ing Immediately after the vessel struck
the reef the life boats were lowered and
efforts made to reach the shore.
The position of the steamer apparently
is alarming but her boats have not yet
been able to find a place where they can
land. The natives are now getting to the
vessel through the surf in canoes. Captain
Peabody says that If power Is applied
quickly he believes the Sheridan can be
saved, but otherwise there is little hope or
the transport. The swell Is very heavy
and the coral rocks are very sharp. Good
order is maintained on board of the vessel.
The transfer of the passengers either to
the shore or to other craft so they can
be brought to this city is a serious prob
1prn
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back to the jail where it had beeen de-
cided to keep him during the night for
fear of violence
Two deputies escorted Miner out of
the crowded court room and when within
twenty yards Of the jail, which is near
to the court house. six shots were fired,
five of them taking effect. Miners right
leg was broken and his right arm, should
er and hip were penetrated by bullets.
Miners assailants were not more than
ten feet away from him at the time the
first shots were fired. He ran and they
pursued. Miner crawled under a negro
cabin and his pursuers passed him. He
was taken out by the deputies and carried
to his home where his wounds were dress
ed and where he now lies in a critical
condition. 1t is not believed he will live.
During the shooting. j. M. Archer, a
constable threw one of Miners assilan y
to the ground. but was forced to give him
up by the mans friends who showed their
pistols in his face.
The officers are satisfied they have
clues to the identity of the parties who
did the shooting, and say that all of them
will be arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-01
BANQUET TO FOLK.
Missouri's Governor Says Patriotism
Is Good Thing All the Time.

New York, August 3i.-Gov. Joseph
Folk of Missouri was the guest of the
Missouri society of New York at ban
quet in his honor today at which about
200 were present including several wom-
en-. The guests other than Governor Folk
included l.. l.. Ruby. Samuel Untermeyer,
Augustus Thomas, G. B. Thompson and
Benton McMillln. Governor Folk said
THE man who violates the law Is
neither a democrat nor republican. He
is a rascal. And as such he ought to be
prosecuted. Politicians today are begin
ming to .ealize that honesty is the best
politics the best policy. 1t is now gen.
orally conceded that rascal is a rascal
still, whether he calls himself a republican
or democrat. Partisanship Is a good
thing sometimes, but patriotism - good
thing all the time"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-01
BISHOP MCABE IS NOT IN
SYMPATHY WTTHMOVEMENT

which had never been submitted to me. I
did not approve of the address or of the
other pages printed with it, and purport-
ing to be issued by the committee. | am
quite sure that the members of the conf
mittee who may have personally signed
the address cannot possibly approve the
form in which 1t had been sent out or
the Incorporate and vituperative language
in which our alleged opinions are con-
stantly set forth by the spokesman of the
committee.
Il have considered fully the duty i'm
posed upon me and I protest against
the further expression in the name of the
committee of opinions and accusations
with which I have no sympathy. and
which I am convinced have no sufficient
justification in fact.
Could Not Be Better.
1.-The administration tickets Of the two
companies include many gentlemen known
to me, and many others of whom l have
obtained much Information. l am satis-
fed that 1t is not possible to nominate
trustees who under all the existing cir
cumstances could better conserve the
great interests of the polcyholders than
those recently named on the two adminis-
trative tickets. You are the chairman
of the subcommittee charged with the
duty of forming ticket and so far as
my voice and vote are to be considered [
urgently recommend the adoption by your
committee of the administrations tickets
of both companies, and their unanimous
election by the policyholders After long
and careful consideration [ am thorough
ly satisfied that the present administra-
tions of both companies are effecting Nreat
economies and reforms, and that these
institutions. purged as by fire. are In a
position to afford the protection of life
insurance In better form and on better
terms than known in the past. Yours very
truly, CHARLES C McCABE,
Bishop Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-01
BRYAN AND HEARST
GOING TO VIRGINIA
Have Accepted Invitations to Attend
the District Fair In Radford
Next Week.

Roanoke, Va, August 31.-william Jen-
nings Bryan and William Randolph
Hearst have accepted invitations to at
tend the district fair to be held at Rad
ford, Va. the second week in September.
This news was conveyed in a telegram
received here today from former Gov
ernor ]. Hoge Tyler of Virginia, who is
now in New York.
Mr.. Tyler went to New York to attend
the Bryan reception and to extend an in
vitation to the Nebraskan on behalf of
the Radford fair to visit the exhibition.