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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

II IS all OF gaseous makeup AS yet We
have received no intelligence from any
OF the worlds observa tories that there
IS any comet heading this way, and we
have not noted anything of the kind
from this cOign OF vantage. So the
story is simply a yarn
Prophets Are Ignorant.
Prof. Peters declares that while his
forte is not that Of looking up stray
comets, with or without tails. he does
not fear a row with any Of them that
will affect this earth. 7 e sun spots
have departed. and there are no other
unusual phenomena TO cause alarm
The planetary bodies are governed by
certain laws" he said, which have
continued % rule for aeous OF time. and
81 Is not likely that anything untoWard
will happen to destroy or injure this
planet, from an astronomical stand
point. for ages TO come. These stories
Of astral disturbances about TO happen
or that presage destruction TO the earth
are not borne out by a scientific knowl-
edge of conditions existing in the heay-
ems. Nothing threatens from that
source for ages to come"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
MAILS ARE NOT PADDED
BY SAMPLE NEWSPAPERS
Such a Plot to Help Railroads Rob Government Imp0s-
Sble of Execution, Says Superintendent O. Rail-
way Mail Adjustment

Same old story from another sec
ton OF the country" laughed James II.
Crew. superintendent Of railway mail
adjustment, when his attention was
called 10 a story in a Southern paper
that the United States Is being muIcted
by railroads north Of the Ohio river on
the carriage Of second class mail mat
ter
The article in question says that thou
sands OF sample copies Of certain news
papers are being sent out in order 10
pad the mails 10 enable the railroads 10
obtain a greater average
Such a thing is not possible" con-
tinUed Dir. Crew. Any paper sending
out more excess Of copies than its aver
age would be investigated, and f il was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
BOOMING JUSTICE GRAY
FOR The PRESIDENCY

Justice George Gray. Of Delaware. for
mer Senator and member of the Anthra
cite Strike Commission, is proposed once
more as the Democratic candidate for
President. Senator Morgan this time
comes forward Is sponsor for Justice
Gray. who. he declares, could come near
est to unifying the Democratic support
throughout the entire nation
Senator Morgan argues that Justice
GRAY IS q real Democrat in sympathy
alike with the traditions and principles
Os the party, and with the aspirations of
the American people today. His service
as arbitrator in labor disputes. his often
proved ability as a jurist. and his valued
services in the Senate, combine to make
him. IN Senator MOrgan's opinion. the
strongest man in the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

shown TO exceed what the second class
privilege permitted a fraud order would
be issued at once and its publisher place
himself in jeopardy for conspiracy 10 de-
fraud the Government At certain times
of the month t-e big magazines are pub
Eshed and extra mail cars are put into
service Then the Sunday dailes come
in at the end Of the week
There could be no such thing as pad
ding the second class mail by the rail-
way companies acting in conspiracy
with any number or newspaper publish
arS. or with any one else. Any excess
over the normal quantity is investigated
and we know exactly the why's and
wherefOres of Il all. These stories crop
up every now and again, and this par
ucular story I propose 10 run down, 10
learn Just for my Uwn Satisfa elton how
and WIeTe IL originated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
CANCEL CANAL CONTRACTS
FOR CHINESE LABORERS

Fredeick Morse and Julien Rubens
who submitted proposals to the Isthmian
Canal Commission to supply Chinese la
borers for canal work. Ia response to an
inquiry. have been informed by Secre-
tary Taft that owing TO changes that
have take place on the isthmus in re-
gard TO the plans for canal construction
the bids viii be cancelled and no con-
tracts awarded
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
MAKE FIREPROOF
THE NEW THEATER
Architect Pushing Plans for
Reconstructed Academy
of Music.

Plans and designs for the reconstruc-
ton and the interior renting of the
recently burned out Academy Of Music
are being hurried to completion by Ar
chitect Appleton P. Clark. jr. Mr.. Clark
says the interior sheathing will be Of
iron and steel. making the new struc-
ture entirely fireproof.
My part of the work will be ready
in two weeks to turn over TO S. J. Pres
colt & Co.. who will construct the build
ing. AS yet the interior decorations
have not been decided upon, but from
the conferences we have had 1 can saw
they will be ornate and elaborate"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
LAST NIGHT EXHIBIT
At C0RC0RAN GALLERY

The evenings set apart by the man
agement Of the Corcoran Gallery for
the exhibition of the First American
Salon Will close with the exhibition of
tonight from TO 10 o'clock. The at
tendance at this exhibition seems 10 ne
increasing instead of diminishing. as
the day of its final closing approaches.
Il has been estimated that q total at
tendance OF more than $1,000 win be "a
corded by the close OF the exhibition
on Sunday afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

should. That is the modern theory
of the brotherhood of man.
Here in America President Roose-
welt and Secretary Root have set the
example by making generous con
tributions, and the Christian Herald,
of New York, is doing good service
by collecting and forwarding all do
nations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Not Yet Safe.

The Scientific American indorses
the much-eXpressed opinion that
railroad appliances as they now are
cannot be considered safe for cleo
trio trains running at high rates of
speed Referring TO the recent
wreck on the New York Central. at
Woodlawn, the magazine says that,
in its opinion, the disaster should
call an immediate halt TO electric
operation by the New York Central
as well as the New York, New Haven
and Hartford, which is about to in
stall electric service. until the
curves can be changed to meet the
new requirements, adding:
Evidently there existed in the Inflated
train some novel conditions which were
sufficient to cause the wreck. and one
does not have TO look very closely into
the matter to find ample evidence that
the new conditions were to be found
IN the heavy concentrated weight and
low center Of gravity OF the electric
locomotives. and the enormous horse
power, between 5000 and 1000. which the
mOtOrman had a command.
The center OF the steam boiler Of the
present expresses on the New York
Central road is about feet 6 inches
above the track. and when the engine
lurches against the outer rails OF a
curve there is something Of n cushio1inc-
effect due to the fact that the weights
are relatively high. But in the electric
locomotive the heavy motors are placed
concentrically around the axIes. the
wheels are small in diameter, and the
massive frame is hung low. with the
result that there is heavy concentra-
ton of weight near the rails Moreover.
the heavy motors are fixed rigidly upon
the aXles.
Taken altogether. II can be seen that
the lateral hammering effect against the
outer rail must be very much more Sc
we're In the electric than IN the steam
locomotive.
Of course, human ingenuity can
make electric trains stay on tracks
specially adapted for them, and the
travelling public viii hail with de-
light the days when smoke and Gin
-ders are no more, and when 100
miles an hour is considered me-
dunn rate of speed. But let us
not have the matter forced too rap
idly at the cost Of human lives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
WRITER OF SEA YARNS
HAS LEFT THE NAVY

James B. Connolly. the author of sea
yarns, Who enlisted in the navy through
the recommendation of President Roose-
welt, IN ordor to be able 20 write truth
fully of The life Of the blUejacket, has
lett the service. When his mission was
discovered his fellow-sailors held aloof
from MIN, and IL was impossible for him
70 study them under natural conditions.
He enlisted two months ago and served
on the battleship Kentucky.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Apron Caught Fire;
Girl Badly Burned

Reulah Williams. COlored. sevente
years old. was standing IL front Of 4
small stove at Ecr home, 232S Bright
wood avenue northwest, about 80
O'Clock this morning. when her apron
caught fire Before others in the same
house could smother the flames she vas
painfully burned about the upper part
OF her body
She was removed 70 Frcedmcn's Hos
pital where IL was said her condition
Is serious. but not CRITICAL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Ball by I. o. s. B.

More than 800 guests participated in a
ball last night in National Rifles Armory
for the benefit of the Fifth and Sixth
Street Temples. The entertainment was
under the auspices OF the Ladies' Lib
erty Lodge. No. -. ]. 0. S. 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

A man who stole four music boxes was
locked in jail in New York Seems as
If the punishment could have been made
more severe by just making him keep
the boxes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

That loud. rasping sound like the filing
OF whole battery Of ciosscut saws
that seems to drift in from the West is
not caused by the sun spots. II is
caused by the Ohio factions fixing IN
their harmony outfits in anticipation Of
the friendly bout for control Of the next
State convention
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08
Plain Facts For Business Men
Does $50 Saving Interest You?

When business man considers the use Of adj
vertising space in any newspaper he brings into
his calculations three points:
Quantity of Circulation,
Character of Circulation
Price of Advertising Space
Have you considered those points with regard
to the newspapers of Washington as they are to-
day?
Have you kept abreast of the changes in the
situation?
Figure what it costs you per thousand to
reach Washington Times readers, The Times
having sworn net daily circulation of 45,252
Figure what it costs you per thousand to
reach the readers of the only other Washington
paper which prints sworn statement of net dailv
circulation, that circulation being 1914.
Does The Times cost you more than 65 per
cent of the other?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

The truth is. and it might as well be
faced frankly, that the time is rapidly
approaching when unkind folk viii be-
gin to refer to Mr.. Hartman as garru-
lOus
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

Now is the time to make coolies Of
money in the stock market by keeping
out OF it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

And for another thing. what's the use
of having a fine, growing navy. II we
can't occasionally make a demonstra-
ton against the porte?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

Ever since President Zelaya refused to
forgive his son for marrying a pretty
Washington girl. we have had a feeling
that he would ultimately get his Now
the Hondurans are giving it TO him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

Yale is making a good showing Of
determination TO re-establish its repu-
tation for worldly wisdom. so sadly
shocked by the report that students
there don't drink much and spend ONLY
1928 each per annum. The expert testi-
mony now comes from the freshman
class that one wishing not to be fat
should drink cocktails and cordials
rather than beer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

William Jennings Bryan is coming "a
he is not to talk politics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-08

Reading, Reading. who's got the Read
ing?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
The Jamestown Exposition.

Mr.. NJ. d. Harlow has received the
following from K. Gordon Finney, Cine
of the Agricultural Department OF The
Jamestogn Exposition
Pine Beach, Va, March 20, 1917.
Mr.. N. u. Harlow, Alexandria, Va.
Dear Mr.. Harlow: AIN writing 10
ssk you concerning The plans as at
present outlined for the proper presenta-
ton Of your city at the jamestown FIX
position. / am, Of course, aware that
Fairfax and Alexandra counties have
both appropriated small sums for eX-
hibils here, and trust that iho city ol
Alexandra may appropriate "a equal
sum, and through some method Gel
these three interests TO combine ana
make an exhibit ia every sense credi'
table 10 that section Of the country. il
I can help the matter in any way please
do not hesitate to command me.
Yours very truly,
Il. G. FINNEY,
Chief OF Agriculture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
==7Fv AN6R7A GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA. ADVERTISERS.
Feast of the Passover.

ssryiees appropriate 40 the Feast Of
the Passover weIe hsli IN The synagogue
on north Washington street isst night.
This fesst in the Jewish religions belief
occupies a most prominent position. II
:. fpaem 10 .lsWish i.ml;e7 80 fihhJ
ci.ees in ths = lid At he anHnal telnih
RI tt;, f,sfiga, 10 asssm'l- 10 = isnhion.
1h.n The head al ekch house explains
+, me younger fJlks tho Significance d
The dsg. This custom il usnally accom-
panied wlth the singing Of the ancient
patriotic songs Of the Jews. The Pass
over wss Instituted in l49l y. q. IN
c0mmemora.iOn of the coming out oil
Egypt of the Jews. Ii is called "Pass'
over" because the night before their tie
parture the destroying angel, who put
to death the frat bora Of the Egyptians,
passed over the houses Of the Hebfess
without entering them, they being marx
ed with ths blood of the lamb that "as
killed tho evening before. snd which
for this reason Is called the Pasch'
Lamb. Tho Author Of the Christian
religion with His disciples was celebfa'
ing this ieast when He Instituted the
Lords Supper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30

Carter CurRcH.-Reg. Wa j. Morton.
,actor Holy communion II 7;sO a. M. Ser
t,iceS AZ lis. 81. aud 1880 p m. by the rector.
sunday school celebration 4:3O p. ~.
Sr. PAUL's CRURCH-holy communion ~
700 o. N. Services at II a. IA. by Rev. r.
=. Phillips. Sunday school festival 4:5o ,, , M
GPACE CHURCH-Holy Communion 100 8:
m. Sunday School al $3.50 a. IN. Services and
Sermon at IL a. ~ and 7;30 p m. by Rev,
Edgar Carpenter. Baptism Of infants at S;SU
p. m rs----.., e,...5..
IMMASURI. LUTHERAN CHURCH-Snndsy
school st "a. N. Services at IL q. III BY
ST. MARY's CHURCH-First mass at a.
10. Mass and sermon at 1880 n. m. Nespefs
and bene fiction 7:30 p. m.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sunday
school at go a. N. Services ct II. ID. anu
$50 .. m. by Rev. Joseph Il. Sewer.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Sunday school az 9;SO a.
m. Services at IL a. 10. and 1880 p. m. by rev.
TnIyITY METH. EPIs. CHURCH-Sunday
school nj $3.50 a. m. Preaching al II q. M
sod 20 u. M. by Rev. J. A. LETTERS. Young
Paople's Prayer Meeting at $50 p. m.
MpTu. EPis. CHURCH Souri, Rev. Charles
ID. Bulla, pastor $50 4. IA. Snndsy school.
No services. -.
MErf. Prot. CHURCH-Sunday school al
9l5 a. N. Preaching at II n. m: anu 'oO
u m. by Rev. Samuel F. Stokeley.. Class
meeting at . D. IN. Y. 7. S. c. f. at 6:4H p ~.
FBEE METHODIST CHURCH-Lee street
near Wilkes- Services atll a. 10. and ESQ pm
by the Rev. b. a. Scull g..
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. Z. CHURCH SoUPH-
Glbbon street, near Alfred.-Snnday scho'i ~
2.lj p. IA. .o,,-.J
BAPTIST MIssIoN--Corner OF Pendleton and
Columbus streets-Sunday school and preach
ing at 8 p. m. Prayer meeting every Tuesday
night at 1880 O'Clock. Young men are invited
DEL RAY CHAPEL ME-. CHURCH SOUTH
tanday school at ?. Preaching TT ) p. IN
EpwOfth League at SIP. m.
Aims HOUSE-Seryices at 2:2O by Rev Mr..
Lawrence.
MIssIoS-West side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets.-iSer'
vices at 7:30 p. IN.
RORERTs CHAFFL. NJ. T. CHURCH color
Preaching ~ IL .. ~ and $50 p. N.
MPApE CHAPRI.-Snday school 81 5:5o p
Ia, Evening service OF 3 p. IN.
LIBERTY Baptist CnuRCH (eol0red)~
nsrtl Alfred street-Rey. W II. johnson. I@'s
CT Preaching al 7'3n p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
Personal.

Rev. Fraucis NJ. Burch has resigned
the teotorship Of Wieklihs parish, IN
Clarke county, aud accepted al appoint
ment on the slsh of the Church City
Mission, 10 Philadelob He will enter
upon his work there .5Oniay, April l'lh.
Colonel James h. Cation, OF AIeSan'
dtis, WAS 10 the city yesterday, snd was
registered at the Richmond Times
Dispatch.
Mr.. f. II. Kemper is receiving the
congratulations OF his many friends
upon his again jecOming n father, this
tins another fine boy.
Mr.. j. f. Ryan, Of L0udouD, one Of
the congressional candidates vas in This
city yesterday evening, looking alter hls
political interests. lie says the intel.
ligence he received from throughout the
district Is very encouraging in his
fav0I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
VIII support Taft.

MarysyiIle, KY, March SO. 1.-The re.
publican state organization has passed
the word along the line to seSoct dele
caves Of the State convention that are
known to be for Secretary Taft for the
presidency in order that he can be en-
dorsed by this State convention. This
movement is meeting with considerable
opposition throughout theStste especially
among the lsboriDg classes, because Of
TAlts alleged attitude towards unions
With the State organization behind him,
however, it is believed Taft will over
whelm Foraker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
Easter.

Tomorrow will be Easter, The great
dag Of Joy in all the christian world.
Next only to Christmas, when Christ
was born. comes Elstef, when lie arose
from the dead. The flowers and the
music will emphasize the words OF glad
ness which all ministers OF the christian
gospel will express in telling OF the
resurrection Of Christ.
Toe brightntss and cheerinlness OF The
occasion will be made all the creator by
comparison with the 10 days CT Lent,
aud especially the tragedy CT Good
Friday. The dsHning OF the day viii
mean that the period OF peniiencs and Of
sorrow il at an end, and that the era oil
Joy has begun.
The dsy will bring tecolleclions OF
- = - 'hose nsTao"e ~hn have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
The Market.

was an abundant supply OF
I in The country market this
!, ihe prices for which we're by
ms firm. Eggs we're selling al
a dozen, but other staple arli-
practically unchanged In prices,
as nm abundant supply OF fresh
/ prices had weakened but little.
Q shad we're still held at 20 cents
nd buck at IS and 40. Herring
q cents dczsn. Black bass,
d perch were quoted at former
Tomatoes, cucumbers aud let
ire higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
Apain in Evidence.

Fred Brooks, a stranger, who sud
denly appeared in this city last Oe-
tober about the time Mr.. c. T. Smith
was killed ard who for time seemed
to take absolute charge of the police
force and direct them in their search for
the slayer, disappeared few days there
to but as suddenly appeared here yester-
day as 3 witness In the case against
Midgets. He said his temperance was
but accidental. His testimony was
directly coplrs dcted BY other witnesses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
eour Rove Cround TO Death.

Buffalo, n. Y, March SO-Four boys
returning from a mnskrsPs hunt on the
banks Of the Pennsylvania Railroad rear
Winchester. suburb of Buffalo, were
run down and killed by light engine.
The accident occurred late last night.
The bodies of the boys were ground be-
meath the engise and terribly mHilated.
A fifth lad escaped death. He had lett
the party to detOur a bend in the rail-
rad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
steel Works DESTROYED

Baltimore, March 30. The plant Ct
the Maryland Steel Car Works at Curtis
Bay, was destroyed by fire this morning,
and the loss will probably total between
500, 900 and $3.50, 900, which, it b
said, is covered by insurance. The OH
igin of the fire is unknown. This is the
third fire in that section within six
months and the origin Of all them has
been IA mysterious a. was the blaze oil
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
Ravnor,s Sentence COMMITTED.

London, March Gas result OF the ire;
mendous public agitation throughout on
England. Horace George Raynor. under sen
tence Of death for the killing Of William
Whitley, the mnlti.millionaire merchant
prinoe. Of London, WAS today granted re
prieve and his sentsnce will he committed TO
penal spryitude for life. The agitation an
Raynor's favor resulted from agenersi pubic
conviction that he was mentally unbalanced
At tie time of the murder, in consequence Oh
brooding over the dIshonorable conditions OF
his birth. Rlynor was convicted ana sen
fenced 10 death after trial lasting hve nohrS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
New Scale Of TeIegraph Rates.

New York, March 30.--A new scale
of telegraph rate', representing an in'
crease 10 some cases Of 25 per cent to
take effect Monday WAS announced by
the Western : Mon Telegraph Company.
today Where forty cents has been
charged for ten word message, between
Chicago and New York, 1t will be raised
to so cents, and the night rate will be
raised from 80 to 40 cents. 1t is said that
the R,stal Telegraph Company will fol-
low the example of the Western Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
The Fishing Season.

The prevailing Gue weather has stimu-
lated the fishing season, and few Jags
of shad and herring are now arriving at
Fishtown. The receipts by the Baltimore
steamers, however, have been synchro.
uous with those at .hs corporation wharf
many barrels of herring being on the
pIer st the foot Of Cameron street this
morning,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
Death of Mrs. Driefus.

Mrs. Nellie E. Drietus, wife Of Mr..
Joseph Driefus and daughter OF Mr..
VIM. II. Humphries, died at II O'Clock
Yesterday morning at her home, 2O7
Commerce street, sged d years. The
deceased leaves benldes her husband one
child. The funeral will take place from
the residence at 8 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-30
Soldiers Paw.

Each soldier in Company L of Fred
ericksburg now doing duty in this city
and county, during the Midgeis murder
trial receives CLIO a dsy for his services.
This i Stale pay. One dollar ia Tor the
5uty performed aud the remainder Is
allowed for ratiops.