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The Washington times., 1906-09-23
SHOE POLISHERS
HARD At STUDY
Foreigners Utilize Their
Spare Moments in Mas
tering English.

Pathetic persistency on the part of the
Bohemian bootblacks employed in the
various shoe shining parlors Of the city
10 obtain an impression OF the funda-
mental principles Of the English Ian
guage is lmpressively noticeable at all
times. These foreigners may invariably
be seen with an ordinary English gram
mar. such as is used in any OF the pri-
mary schools. studying studiously the
meaning, verihcation. and translation
OF the practical sense OF nouns. verbs.
propositions, and the like,
In each of the shops there are per
haps a dozen or more grammars. These
books are perused by the bootblacks at
every opportunity. Some Of the foreign
ers cannot speak a word OF English, yet
they can readily understand It. This
fact Is due TO their persistent applica-
ton.
When the boys are brought to this
country they are utterly ignorant OF the
intricacles Of the English language.
Those picked out for the shoe shining
parloTs are Immediately put through a
sort of examination In order that their
mental caiiber might be sized up. Those
who display a tendency for conception
are placed IN the shops. The first book
given them is the third grade grammar.
This book contains the first rudiments
Of the language After they have made
some progress along this line. they are
given an arithmetic. and so on until
they have mastered a fair knowledge of
the English training. This method is
pursued in all such shops.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
PRISONER FREED,
IS JAILED AGAIN
Massachusetts Wanted Ath-
erton After His Term
Here.

After having served a sentence of
nearly a year in the District jail. Harry
+. Atherton. alias Edward P. Atherton.
alias w. B. Drake. was released yester-
day only to rearFested by Central Of
nee Detective McNamee. Atherton IS
wanted in Springfield. Mass. TO answer
10 a charge OF having passed two
worthless checks. on one count a war
rant has been issued On a grand jury
Indictment
on January 6. Atherton was arrested
by Central Ofhce Detective Hartigan.
on a charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses from William Z. Shat
fer. He was found guilty. and IN de-
fault OF $50 fine, was committed to jail
for ninety days.
Al that time he was wanted IN Spring
field to answer TO the charge OF passing
worthless checks. Detective Sergeant
GUILTY came 10 take him back. but
Atherton declined TO 60.
On March y, he was rearrested by
Central Oface Detective Flather, on
charge Of false pTetenses. preferred by
II W. Selsy. The case went 70 the
grand jury, and Atherton was SEN
fenced to eight months IN the District
jail.
Mr.. GUILTY was again in Washington
Yesterday 20 take Atherton back with
him. Atherton, however. declined 10
leave the District without eXtraditlon
papers. He viii be given a hearing
Monday before the Chief Justice OF the
Supreme Court OF the District
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
SPEND DAY At LUNA
Various Departments, Together With
Many School Children, We've
Present.

During yesterday. morning and after
neon the largest crowd by far OF any
OF the Saturday gatherings at Luna
Park was entertained by the manage
ment Of the big resort. Il was the oc-
casion OF the joint outing Of "a number
OF employees from the various depart
ments OF the Government, together with
hundreds OF school children.
In addition 20 the regular free outdoor
attractions at Luna Park this week. a
number Of extra features VIII De intro
duced. These are the Giovanni trio OF
operarlc singers. late OF the Conried
Metropolitan Opera Company, who
have come 70 Ill a special engagement
AT the musical shell Of Luna. and the Two
Egertons, expert trapeze performers. In
addition 70 these two big engagements
there VIII be the appearance OF tho
Greater Washington Male Quartet. who
will sing every afternoon and evening
throughout the week.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
FUNERAL TOMORROW
OF POLICEMAN RAY
Had Been a Member Of the Depart
ment for Nearly Twenty
Years.

The funeral services over the remains
OF Louis B. Ray. who died yesterday at
his home, 617 = street northwest. will
take place tomorrow at 2 p. m, at the
family residence.
Mr. Ray had Just passed his forty
ninth year, having been born in Wash
ington. September p. 1851. He was for
many years connected with the Metro
politan police. having Joined the force
April 1, 1857.
Sir. Ray was q cigarmaker by trade,
but gave up that occupation and became
a messenger IN the Police Department.
Eleven years later. in 1885. he was pro-
NOTED to the position of desk sergeant
and assigned TO substatlon A, az Ana
costa, for duty.
Under the act Of Congress providing
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
TRAIN FRlGHTENS HORSES;
DRIVER ESCAPES INJURY

Two horses attached to a lumber
wagon driven by Walter Jones. colored.
Of 1922 East Capitol street. and owned
by George Adams. of Eighteenth street
and Benning road, became frightened at
a locomotive near Maryland avenue ana
Thirteenth street northeast yesterday
and ran away.
The animals ran 20 Eleventh and u
streets southwest where they were
captured by some WOrkmen. No one
was injured as q result OF the run
away. and the vehicle was not damaged
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
The John WGddGrburn Go,

The public can feel assured that when
they patronize US they receive full value
for their money. Our existence depends
upon fair treatment. honest prices. and
honest goods. We are earnest advocates
Of the pure food bill. which goes into
effect January !, 1907. We have fought
it's battles for years and shall continue
by seeing that its provisions are lived
up 10 as far as It be within our scope
and power to do so. As distnIers'
agents we can sell pure liquors cheaper
than others can be bought elsewhere
We believe that the time is at hand
when the public is entitled to a full
knowledge Of the facts about intoxi-
eating liquors.
We snail make it our purpose to ex-
plain as clearly as possible all the facts,
as to why whisky made at 10 cents per
gallon. sells for q. and is then seldom
sold pure. Our booklet now in the
hands of the printer will do this During
the winter we shall run special trains
70 tour Highspire DisulIery at High
spire. Pa, Leading Government officials,
chemists, and Pure Food Commission
ers viii be invited there to inspect one
OF the oldest but most modern distiller-
les in the world. They can see the grain
go In and the rye whisky come out.
Our store, wareroOms. and bOttling
establishment IN this city are open for
the inspection Of all and the public is
cordially invited TO come and see for
themselves our methods OF doing busi-
ness. We are located at Gle and 61s F
street, just one door from the United |
States Internal Revenue Office. where
our place is visited daily by Govern
ment officials.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
ARTISTIC DECORATION
IN BELASCO THEATER
improvements in Popular Playhouse
Make it a Place Of Beauty
and Comfort.

The BelascO-Shubert mana cement is to
be compAmented upon the big improve
ment made TO the interior of the New
Belasco Theater. upon which many
thousands of dollars have been spent
during the past summer. The extension
of the mezZanine fioOr and its partial
conversion into roOmy and commo-
dious balcony, the widening of the dis
tances between the seats. and the in
PRODUCTION OF larger and more comforta-
bic chairs on the main floor bespeak
comfort for the patrons. The magnifi-
cent furnishings. carpets. and draper
les, and the general decorations of the
theater throughout are tasteful, artis-
tic. and pleasing IN every particular.
Surmounting the walls, beautifully
tinted IN a light Turkish red. harmoui-
ously blending with the Carpeted floor,
roll the three vaulted arches above the
parquet tinted in Cerulean blue blend
ed with ivory white and pink. The main
cornice and friaze throughout present
a tint of ivory white. with the reIefs
emphasized with French gold bronze.
The ceilings Of gallery. balcony. and
the mezzanine extension are Of pale
blue, with ornate stencil decorations.
Two beautiful panels OF Turkish red.
with a satin effect secured through
artistic stencil work, extend above the
private boxes. which have been reduced
IN number and are rich In giIded glory.
The capitals Of all columns and piIas-
ters throughout are executed i'm gold.
and their facies over the private boxes
to the right and left Of the proscenium
are in ivory white with golden reIiefs
The hardwood work has a FURNISHED
cherry finish throughout
The furnishing and decoration of the
theater was done by the Julius Lans-
burgh Furniture and Carpet Company.
OF this city which was awarded the
contract after keen competition with
the leading decorative art firms Of the
country.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
.FULTON'S LETTER
ABOUT HIS BOAT
Samuel Davenport IInearthS
Rare Old Newspaper
Containing 1t.

Samuel Davenport OF this city. has
Just unearthed rare old newspaper,
the Ulster County IN. W Gazette.
bearing the date of August, p, 1907. The
paper has peculiar interest from the fact
that it prints a letter from Robert Full
ton TO My Friend Joel Barlow. Phila-
deiphia. Pa" IN which the great In
ventor writes of his famous trip up
the hudson in his steamboat The let
ter is as follows:
Dear Friend; My steamboat TO Al
bany and back has turned OUT rather
mere favorable than ! had calculated.
The distance from New York 10 Albany
Is 80 miles. ! ran II up In thirty-twO
hours. and down in thirty hours. The
latter Is just five miles an hour. / had
light breese against me the whols way
going and coming, SO that no use was
made Of my sails, and the voyage has
been performed wholly by the power OF
the steam enjine. 1 over took many
schooners and slOops beating 20 wind
ward. and passed them as IL they had
been at anchor The morning / left
New York there was not perhaps thirty
persons in the City who believed that
one mile an hour, or be OF the least
utility and while we We're pulling of
from the wharf, which was crowded
with spectators. / heard a number of
know, in which ignorant men compli-
ment what they call philosophers and
projectors.
Having employed much time and
money and zeal in accomplishing this
work. IL gives me. as 1t will you. great
pleasure to see II so fully answer my
expectations. IL win give quick and
cheap conveyance 10 merchandise on the
Mississippi Missouri, and other great
rivers Of our cOuntrymen. And although
the prospect OF personal emoluments has
been some inducement 20 me, yet / feel
infinitely more pleasure IN rejecting
with you on the immenCe advantage that
my country will derive from the inven-
tion. ROBERT FULTON"
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
SQUARE WITH WORLD
BY PAYING DINE
Man Sends Money With Interest for
Soda Obtained in
1900.

NEW YORK. Sept 22.-Dr. r. W.
Brackley. Plainheld. n. J.. druggist.
was surprised yesterday to receive a let
ter from a resident Of DunelIen, incloslng
a dime, which. the writer said. was 10
pay, with interest. for a scent drink
Of SODA obtained in 1900
The letter further informed DR.. Brack-
ley that the writer had struck IL rich''
AT the races and was worth $4,000,
whereas he had formerly been heavily
IN debt. He said the settlement OF the
soda check squared Inn with the world
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

for the reorganization OF the police
force, Mr.. Ray became a policeman
July i last. Owing TO illness, however,
he was never able TO perform duty after
his last promotion. He was very pop
ular among the members Of the force
anC was regarded as one Of the most
competent desk sergeants In the depart-
ment. His numerous and rapid promo
tons were awarded because of mert-
torious service in the department.
Mr.. Ray IS survived by his wife. Mrs
Nellie TraynOr Ray. and two children
q son and q daughter.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
FRISCO CAN'T HOUSE
CROWDS OF TRAVELLER
Hotels Are Filled and People Are
Compelled 20 Sleep in
Railways.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept "a serious
situation faces the city in the lack OF
hotel accommodation. Last night in
eight of the largest hotels not a room
was vacant and people were sleeping on
cots in the halls
West bound travel has been exception
ally heavy Of late and people are flock
ing TO the city from all over the coun-
try. The hotels have been besieged
with kilograms seeking 70 reserve ac-
commOdations.
At present no solution Of the prob
lem OF housing the travellers appears.
Several hotels nave been planned but
their completion iss far in the fu-
ture that they cannot be counted on
10 help relieve the press Of travel
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
WEALTH BARS GIRL
FROM N0RTHFIELD

NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Because she is
too rich New York girl has been re-
fused admission to the Northheld Semln-
airy. made famous by the late Dwight
L. Moody
Il is said the seminary managers have
determined 10 guard against the wide
extremes in social standing which obtain
in the large WOmen's colleges.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
RUNAWAY HORSE WRECKS
AWNING AND WINDOW

A horse attached to a surrey driven by
Ernest Weaver and owned by ]. c.
Love. of 1910 P street northwest, ran
away at Twenty-ffth and NJ streets yes
terday. colliding with an awning and
show window in fsont OF 1920 Twentieth
street northwest. Damage TO the avn
ing and window amounted 10 about $50,
and to the carriage $40.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
TOT CAUGHT IN FENDER.

Four-year-OId Grace Norfolk. OF 345
DumbaTton avenue, was caught in the
fender OF Rockville car No 500 in charge
OF MotOrman Charles Payne and Con-
ductor II. r. Young, while crossing the
tracks last night at Wisconsin avenue.
The child escaped serious injury, ana
was taken TO her home by Crossing Po-
lceman 5. A. Simpson.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
BALL PLAYERS COLLIDE,
ONE PAINFULLY HURT

During a game Of baseball yesterday
afternoon, NJ. Il Wiley, twenty-five
years old, Of 1914 Tenth street north
west Collidcd with another player. and
received a painful injury TO his leg He
was removed 20 Freedman's Hospital.
where it was said his condition IS not
serious.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
SENATOR ALLISON
ADMITS HE IS Ill
Uncertain as to When He
Will Be Able to Re-
sumo Work.
FRANK LETTER TO FRIEND
Democrats in Iowa Show Inspired
Activity Since His
Sickness.

A letter written by Senator Allison to
a newspaper friend has become public
in Washington, causing considerable
surprise because Of the frankness with
which the veteran of the upper house
admitted his uncertainty about when he
would be able To resume work.
Il am improving slowly, but more
slowly than 1 had hoped, wrote Sena-
tor Allison. Il have not yet been able
10 resume any kind of work, and I do
not expect 10 be able to do so for some
time"
II is pointed out that is an admission
OF the most that has been suggested
concerning the seriousness Of the Sena-
tor Illness. Last spring he was kept
away from the Senate most Of the time
during the closing weeks OF the session.
his appropriation bills being handled for
him by his friend and lieutenant Sena-
tor Hale OF Maine.
That this viii again be necessary dur
ing the coming short session. into which
IS expected to be crowded a great
amount Of business for a short session.
is generally expected.
Illness Used in Campaign.
Out In Iowa the Illness or Senator AL
lison is now admitted 10 have furnished
much Of the inspiration for the active
campaign the Democrats are making,
and for the determined efforts 70 defeat
Governor Cummins.
The Cummius people are awakening 10
the fact that an organized fight IS going
on In all parts OF the State; that many
leading party papers are lighting Cum
Minis; that the Democratic campaign is
backed by ample financial resources
the first time such a thing has been
true Of the Iowa Democracy since the
prohibition campaigns more than fifteen
years agO-and that the boiling dispOsi-
tion is encouraged by party leaders IN
many parts OF the State
Anxious to Defeat DOliver.
The explanation is that the anu-Cum-
minis interests in Iowa are as anxious
10 defeat DolIiver as they are 10 beat
Cummins. To this end they are trying
to elect a Democratic Legislature, which
Will have TO elect a successor to Dol
liver and 10 elect a Democratic gov
ernor, in expectation that before his
term would expire he would be able 70
appoint a Senator to I'LL a vacancy caus-
ed by the retirement OF Senator Ali
son. Thus the possibility OF Iowa hav-
ing two Democratic Senators and q
Democratic governor is actually rated
as serious. It is an unprecedented con-
ditiOn in that rock-ribbed Republican
State, which two years ago gave ROose- /
Welt almost 10000 plurality.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
NEARLY SEVERED FOOT
WHILE CH0PPIhG WOOD

While chopping wood near Olney, Nd,
yesterday, Harry Ward. twenty-five
years old. accidentally struck his right
foot with an AK. nearly ssvering il
from the leg He was carried to Wis
consin avenue and P street in a Rock
VILE car. and assisted TO Georgetown
Hospital by Policeman o. J. Trenis, Of
the Seventh precinct. Doctors at the
hospital operated upon his foot, and at
a late hour last night II was stated
they had hopes OF saving his limb.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Band Concert Today at Randle High

lands. Take Pa. ave. car marked +
and q going east to Randle Highlands
Sunday afternoon. Concert from 3 ill G.
Magnificent view or the city ali day. ia
fact. every day. Randle Highlands Is the
prettiest place around Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

Moses Sept. Sales Offer Best Values
$500 Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg;
S.S5 Berkeley Springs; 800 Cumberland
and return. From Baltimore & Ohio
station. 500 a. m, Sunday. September
80. Returning from Cumberland 6. Ber-
kelley Springs 7, MaTtinsbuTg s. and Har-
pers Ferry. $40 p. m. same day.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
The Floral Work Is Beautiful

when GUIDE executes the decorat tions for
ne ne wedding. Specimen flowers are used.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
BOY FATALLY HURT
WHILE PLAYING TAG

AIAHANOY CITY. Sept 22-Pursued
by the boy who was 1T in a game OF
tag during lunch hour at GiIbertou
Colliery Eugene Walters miejudged the
distance of a jump and struck q beam
on his stomach. inJurilg him so badly
that he died within few hours.
The father OF the victim was spending
his vacation Of a week at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
SAYS Luray Caverns and Return.

Including transfer and admission 10
CaveTns. from Baltimore & Ohio station
S:05 a. m, Sunday. September 80. Leave
Luray p. m. same day
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Band Concert Today at RandIe Hon

bdnu concert 4Oday at Randle High
lands. Take Pa. ave. car marked r
and g going east 20 Raudle Highlands
Sunday afternoon Concert from tin g.
NJ Magnificent view of the city all day, in
fact, every day, Randle Highlands is the
prettiest place around Washington
The Washington times., 1906-09-23
Baltimore and Return s1.7s Baltimore

and Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and
Sunday. All trains both ways. both
days, except Royal Limited.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

Velvet Kind a Great Favorite.
It's c. & S. Quality Ice Cream. Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

Moses Sept Sales Offer Best Values
in Furniture, Carpets, Rugs & Draperies.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

School Books, Second Hand and New.
Lowdermnk & Co.. 1926 F st.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-24

championship. The miners are not
permitted 10 play a post-season game
Notwithstanding that the boys ana
coach are heartily IN favor Of the IDEA
and believe they could take the ttah
scalps back with them. People, how
ever have different opinion OF the
matter here.
Matthews Won l,olay--Matthews
won the match relay race last nlSht
at the Wasatch rink from a. Hoop
craft, Kid Harmon and Mickey Me-
Allister Hoopcraft and Harmon hpth
fell, the former being unable 10 con-
tinuc, the lattrr put up game race
McAllister stuck to Matthews for
about 20 laps who only won by SIX
laps. Matthews viii tonight race VII.
kinson for purse and side bet OF
500.
Threatened Nurder--H +, Croy, a
restaurant man of Bingham Junction,
was arrested yesterday shortly after
he stepped from the train. He be-
came enraged az his Wife Friday
morning. She fled to an aunt IN salt
Lake and the husband telephoned to
her friends here saying that he would
be here to kin her Friday night. The
matter was turned over to the police
who took him In charge.
Scot Clans Gathcr--rhere was big
gathering Of local Scots In the hall
OF the electrical Workers, above the
Utah National bank, last night the
occasion OF the meeting was a good
old-fashioned housc-warming and q
discussion of the fitting way TO cele-
brate ST. Andrews day In true Scottish
style and a fashion never before at
tempted In this city Among the fea-
lures viii be grand ball upon which
il committee comprised OF Joseph Pat
rick, Walter Monzies and Mrs. Smith
are now at work. At last nights
gathering there was an impromptu
program rendered that was enjoyed
by those present.
Y. VI. &. A. Booklct---The local Y.
NJ c. A. has published !. handsomely
gotten up booklet entitled, "Shall ]
Use II to Boost salt Lake2" and dedi-
Gated 40 those who are big enough
and have faith enough TO boost fun
damentally and practically" The
frontispiece states Just two lacks can
keep Salt Lake City from automatic
ally boosting herself, viz. a lack OF
natural advantages or lack of re-
sult-getting men" on an introduce
tory page Il Is stated that $3.50 OF
public money In taxes or subscrip-
ton In addition TO sums paid directly
by recipient are required TO maintain
one man one year In the state prison.
one boy one year In the reform school,
one boy one year IN the detention
horne, two students one year in the
Agi icultural college. two students one
yer In the state university, 10 stu
dents one year In the public schools,
81 boys enc year In the Y. NJ g. A.
and 70 young men one year in the
Y. NJ c. A.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-24
FOR sALE--REAL ESTATE.


FUTILE BROS, 1853 Main ST. +, IL
This week we will offer what we be-
lieve to be two Of the best properties
offered In this city for the money one IS
a row OF Broom brick houses, facing
south on Cane Street, bringing ~ per cent
net today, and by making slight repairs
will bring Il to Il per cent Must be
quick sale at $500. One Of The finest 10
room brick residences, with bath. furnace,
lavatory, reception hail. large attic, large
rooms, never built TO selD, lawn, iron
fences right OF way barn room, etc.
East frontage, worth $3.50, sell for $500;
terms II wanted,
No. 31S0-No. 40 list St, 5-rm. mod. bk
cottage home, sewer and walk In, only
$3.50; real bargain.
No 312S--No. 30 LIST st., 6-rm new, pr
br., mod. furnace and sewer only 1900
No. 33l6-No. GO s. w. Temple S-rm. bk
mod, aud harm large lot, only $500
No S7ls--No 129 South Sth East, trim
mod pr, blk. house, fine barn etc, lot 2is
xl0 Price, 1920.
Perhaps you have observed Salt Lake
Is on the up grade" Get on board OF
the movement now, In the beginning
make money on the sure immediate
growth OF the city. Every day you wait
your chances are less Of big profits,
FUTILE BROS l5S Main 81. +. IL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-11-24
THREATENED SUICIDE.
Young Woman Disappeared and Can
Not be Found.

A young woman named Mae BUTLER is
thought to have committed suicide. She
came here Thursday from Butte, Mont
She was met at the train by her sweet
heart, Fred Brennan. who came to the
city several weeks ago Ills home Is IN
Portland, Or. After meeting her at the
train they proceeded up town and had
luncheon at a restaurant on Main street
Their orders had been sent In and dur
ing the wait another girls name was
mentioned. Something was said and Miss
BUTLER Immediately arose from the table
with the words. II know you do not love
me any more, and viii leave you Since
then She has not been seen or heard OF
Brennan remained 10 finish his lunch
While eating a messenger boy brought in
n note. which read: You will never see
me again alive-Mae." The young man
called at the station yesterday afternoon
and stated the matter to the police who
are now looking for the girl. She claims
TO have a married sister IN Salt Lake but
who or what her address is, Is not known.