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The Washington times., 1907-11-16
New Books at Hand.

John o. jamestown. Vaughan Ees-
ter. Mcclure Company.
A Scotch-English love story OF En-
glish rule in Virginia and the jamestown
settlement. giving in clever and inter
esting form an excellent ideal OF the
country and people.
AdniTals Light. Henry Miner Ride
out. HoUghton, Mifhin & Co.
New England love stories of startling
adventures and romantic situations. 3
Sin and Society Edw. A. Ross.
Houghton. MiffIn Co.
a series Of essays on sin and the
social conditions of today; no serman
but an attempt 10 show man his in
fuence on his fellow. and to persuade
him 10 let that be good. An admirable
work President Roosevelt is quoted as
saying of IL: your book is wholesome
and sane, and I trust that its influence
viii be widespread"
The Washington times., 1907-11-16
Literary Notes.

The publishers Of Ernest IngersolIs
The Life of Animals" have just re-
ceived a request from Prof. Yoshida, of
the Imperial University Of Tokyo. for
permission 10 translate this book into
japanese.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16
lack London, Tramp.

Jack London is now a sailor, navigat-
ing his own boat in a voyage around
the world. A few years ago he was a
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

The British have constructed the fast
est fighting warship aicat. Their sup
ply Of the biggest ones is large enough
to justify the assumption that the new
boat will not need to use her speed in
running away from anything.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

which was thrown IN for good measure.
Hasn't some one in the dim and dis
tant past said something about not let
ing your clowns say more than Is set
down for them?
The audience last night was generous
IN its applause OF the topical song,
why is IT," There was grim irony
In the hearty recognition OF a song OF
this nomenclature
Why is it,
The Washington times., 1907-11-16
COLUMBIA FIRE
REINSURES RISKS
Royal Of Liverpool Agrees
to Take Over Con-
Germs Policies.
Local Company Makes Con-
tract-Will Liquidate
in Near Future.

The Royal Fire Insurance Company
of Liverpool. with Offices in the Kellogg
building. has entered into provisional
contract with the Columbia Fire Insur-
ance Company Of washington, 70 re-
insure all fire insurance held By the
latter company.
It is announced that this step was
taken by the directors OF the Columbia
Company on account Of the unsettled
conditions Of insurance affairs In the
district. IL was decided that the inter-
ests OF their policyholders would be
best subserved by transferring the poll
cies 70 a stronger company.
COlumbia VIII Liquidate.
The contract which. It IS said. has
been entered into between the two COM
paRies Is 70 relieve the Columbia In
surance Com2any OF its liabilities so
that the comp any can be Hquidated in
the near future. In this manner the
stockholders assume il would be more
advantageous to them than a plan Of
allowing the company to close out its
business by waiting until the policies
expire by Limitation.
The Royal Insurance Company, by its
move, win strengthen its hold upon in
surance matters in the District as the
Columbia Company was one OF the old
est and best known fire insurance COM
panies in Washington. It's trustees, if
teen in number, an among Washing
tons best-hnOwn banking and real es-
tate men.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

That Japanese wrestling stunt will
help along the third term idea among
the football rooters.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

The wages Of the telegraph employees,
It is stated, are to be cut 10 per cent.
There is, however, no announcement
that the handsome advance in tolls
which was imposed on the public a few
months ago will be withdrawn. And
still some people wonder why public
ownership sentiment can carry a big,
intelligent. progressive city four times
in succession
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

With both Tom OF Ohio and John OF
Minnesota, there might develop an over
production Of Johnson; but with either
one OF them-at the latter end of the
ticket, of course-the balance between
supply and demand would be nicely adj
fusted
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

The Kaiser was given a doctors de-
gree at oxford. II they had made him
a doctor Of all the things he insists on
doctoring, the alphabet would never
have stood the strain Of producing his
string of distinctions.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

The national aero club meets next
month at the Capitol
The Washington times., 1907-11-16
Officers to Join Royal.

The Royal Insurance Company viii
occupy Offices recently held by the Co
lumbia Fire Insurance Company IN the
Kellogg building Two officers OF the
Columbia Company. Il is said, Secre-
tary Lem Towers, jr., and Assistant
Secretary w D. Quinter. viii Join the
Royal Company. l. Kemp DuVall, the
resident manager, viii have complete
charge of the AFFAIRS Of the company.
Forty days notice viii be given pre-
cedinE q meeting to be held By the Co
luuabia Fire Insurance Companys stock
holders to ratify the action taken yes
terlay.
The contract was drawn up BY r
Ross Perry, OF Washington. and Q. +,
ShallCToss, OF New York, manager OF
the Royal Company.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16
The PrOgreSSiveS Keep Hold.

Mr.. Bryan has little to gain by
running again for President. espe-
cially at this time. His place in his
tory is fixed. He is assured of rank
at least as one of those great Amer
leans who have been too strong to
reach the Presidency. To be de-
feated again might both dim this
prestige, and end the possibility of
his later being elected. Yet he is
willing to run, and says his willing
ness win not depend on whom the
Republicans may nominate. He is
not afraid of running against a man
who might defeat him.
President Roosevelt is in remark
ably similar attitude. Certainly -
has little to add TO his fame by an
other candidacy. He would not be
elected by so great a majority as in
1904. He could hardly hope to leave
office in 1913 so strong with the
country as If he should retire in
1909. But, like Mr.. Br. ,n, he feels
it a duty to use all his power and
influence to prevent his party going
wrong. He is engaged in a game OF
elimination. Just as Mr.. Bryan, in
the existing circumstances, can play
that game most effectively by be-
coming a candidate, the President is
able TO play it best by keeping out
Of the race. Each is doing the best
he knows how, not selfshly and in
furtherance Of a personal ambition,
but sincerely believing he has a
duty to perform.
There are men in the Democratic
party whose election would be reac-
tionary. There are men Of the same
sort in the Republican party, and
some of them will have delegations
in the national convention. Both
Roosevelt and Bryan conceive it a
duty to make sure that no man of
this kind be nominated or elected.
They are both doing what they can
to prevent such an outcome.
The anti-Bryan Democrats are
discussing another effort to split
their party, on the assumption they
cannot defeat Bryan's nomination. If
they should succeed, and if a reac-
tionary nomination should be made
by the Republicans, the Republican
might be elected, and the progress
sive program which the country
wants pushed would be dropped for
four years. It IS necessary that the
leaders of progressivism in both
parties keep their hold on the situa-
ton. That is what they are doing.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

Funk and Wegnalls Company Was
awarded four grand prizes (the highest
award at the international Printing
Exposition, Just closed. in Paris, France
They were given for general excellence
Of printing, for accuracy OF charts and
maps, for the superior value Of their
publications for educational purposes,
and in recognition of the firms services
rendered for the advancement OF hu-
man knowledge
That the japanese are unusually in
teIested at the present time in the
sociological and economic condition OF
America and Americans is demonstrated
b. a recent large order from Tokyo for
Leroy Beaulieu's book. THE Unite1
States in the Twentieth Century" for
the higher Government officials and for
use as a textbook in Japanese eds
cational Institutions.
1.-THE Psychology OF Inspiration" an
attempt TO distinguish religious from
scientific truth and 10 harmonic
Christianity with modern thought, will
be published by Funk & Wagnalls Com
pany IN December. The book IS by DR..
George Lansing Raymond, professor in
the philosophic department CT George
Washington University. formerly OF
Princeton, and author Of many books
on esthetics.
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

President Roosevelt is to have a con-
ference with Governor Wilson, of Ken
lucky. That's all
The Washington times., 1907-11-16

A burst Of flame $4,000 miles high
has been observed to shoot up from,
the perimeter Of the sun. Wouldn't
1t be interesting to know If the Marian
astronomers have been able to detect
the CONFUSION in the Washington school
situation, and how it looks to them.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
PRINCESS
WILL KILL HERSELF
SAYS HER Letter

LONDON, Oct. 2S--In the hands OF kid
napers somewhere in the heart of Lon
don, the eighteen-year-old Princess Bar
mara I.apoukine of Russia, has sent
word to her friends that she is about TO
kill herself to escape i'll treatment at her
captors' hands.
Since last Thursday night the Rus
sian embassy has been searching Lon
don frantically for the young woman.
Today Scotland Yards, assistance was
sought Thus far Hot a trace of the
lost girl has ben found.
From the fact that Prince Lapoukine'
her father. was recently the governor
of a Russian prison, and is known TO
have angered the revolutionaries. 1t IS
believed his daughter was kidnapped
by Terrorlsts, who seek revenge on the
father through the daughters death or
torture.
The princess attended the Aldwych
Theater with a sister and their COVER
ness Thursday night. AS they were
leaving, the missing girl was snatchea
from her companions, bundled INTO
waiting carriage. and driven away De-
fore there was time to give an alarm
The sister and governess are not even
sure how many men were in the party
of kidnapers and can give no descr1p-
ton Of them whatever.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
TAKE AGENTS
ROB POSTOFFICES
Represent Themselves AS
Being Sent to Post Signs
For Department.

The attention of the officials Of the
Postofice Department has been called
TO a novel scheme that has been prac-
ticed by postofice robbers operating in
New York State. Several attempts
have been made recently TO rob. post
Offices by persons claiming TO be en-
ployed by the POstOfice Department TO
erect signs TO show the location OF post
offices.
In one instance the robbers were sue
cessfuI. one of them induced the post
master TO 20 to the sidewalk in front
of the postoffice TO designate where he
desired the sign located, while a con-
federate entered the rear door OF the
Office and stole a large amount OF post
age stamps.
To prevent further inBosture post
masters have been cautioned to require
persons representing themselves TO be
agents OF the POstOfice Department in
any capacity to exhibit the credentials
with which all real representatives are
provided.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
OSTEOPATHS PLAN
CONGRESS FIGHT
Will Press for Considera-
ton Of Bill Licensing
Them to Practice.
Physicians Opposed to Such
a Measure as Opening
Back Door to Profession.

aided by osteopaths in the various
States and Territories Of the Union, tne
OsteOpaths Of the District OF Columbia
viii make a determined effort in the
next session of Congress TO have law
enacted licensing the practice Of Osteo-
pathy, as is now done in the case Of
the practice OF medicine.
In one sense this fight will be a re-
newal of the fight that was made last
winter TO have such a bin passed. But
this winter the Washington osteopaths
will be aided by prominent men Of the
profession from New York and other
large cities. 1t IS generally said among
the Osteopaths that the difficulty in hav-
ing their bill passed arises from the
opposition TO it among the physicians
Of the District. at the one public hear
ing that was given on the subject BY
the House Committee on the District
Of Columbia last winter, many prom
Hucnt physicians OF this city did appear
with protests against the measure.
The CSte0pathS, however, claim that
tEeir profession should have the protec-
uuu and the guaranty that 80 with a
Te gulaIly licensed profession They
argue that they want a law governing
Osteopathy so that there viii be some
means Of keeping out of the profession
mon and women who are not competent
70 practice it. The objection Of the reg
UlaI physicians TO the law Is that 1t
opens a back door by which people who
are not trained for the practice OF meG-
icine may enter the medical profession.
These various arguments viii be
threShed out before the District COM
mittees. as the osteOpaths association
IN the District Is out with the statement
that il will try to obtain early COnsid-
GRAFTON of its bill.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
ALL MAIL COUNTED
FOR ONE WEEK
About $4,000 Reports Al
ready Received From
Ofhces-to Compute
Roads Pay.

About $1,000 reports have been re-
ceived at the PostOffice Department, out
OF total OF about 1900, that are to be
made by The postmatsers of the coun-
try giving the result Of the seven days
counting OF the mails that was con-
Quoted during the week of October 13 TO
10, inclusive.
In every posJofhco in the United States
the pOstrnasters' for the one week were
required to count the number of pieces
OF mail, segregated by classes. and 10
keep a record OF the revenue derived
from each class
1t Is stated at the department that the
reports are coming in in splendid con-
diion, especially from The larger post
Offices, showing a comprehensive under
standing OF the Instructions that were
issued.
The officials Of the department state
that the data being collected viii afford
Congress a most intelligent and accur-
ate basis on which to make caIculati lions
for the rate 10 be paid for the trans
portation of the malls.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
TRADE CONFERENCE
ANAKENS INTEREST
Straus' Office Finds Country
Anxious to Capture For
eign Trade.

The Department OF Commerce and La
Dor is amost swamped with letters from
commercial bodies and industrial con-
Germs relative to the conference that
Secretary Strauss has appointed for De-
cember 5, IN ehis city, to discuss ways
and means FOR extending the foreign
commerce Of the United States.
IL was SAID in the office Of Secretary
Strauss this morning that the industrial
interests of the country are taking an
unexpected interest In the conference,
and that many firms are writing TO in
quire If It is permissible for them TO
have representatives present at the
sessions.
The invitations originally sent out
embraced only commercial bodies. some
twenty of the larger cities being in
ciuded, but Il is probable that all who
come VIII be accommodated at the con-
ference
The department hopes by the confer
ence 70 secure the cooperation Of the
commercial bodies OF the country, both
by furnishing useful information and
advice. and by helping TO disseminate
the information which It can give 10 the
business community.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
ISLANDER ON THE SCOTCH.

Andrew Carnegie tells a good story
illustrating the canuiness Of tie Scot
An Irish friend had insisted that a
ScotChman should stay at his house,
instead Of at a hotel, and kept him
there for q month, playing the host IN
detail, even to treating him 20 suuGry
visits to the theateT. paying the cal
fares and the rest. When the visitor
was returning home, the Irishman saw
him 70 the station. and they went to-
gether 10 have a last cigar.
Now. look here, said the Scot. "Ill
have nae mair o. this. Here we've been
keepin me at your hoose for a month,
an payin' for a the amusements and
cans and so On-T tell you I'll stan NE
1rair o. it, Wen just hae q toss tor
this Onei"-Harpers Weekly.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
COMPLAIN OF SERVICE
OF THE STREET RAILWAY

William G. Henderson. chairman of
the committee on street railways OF the
North Capito! ana lexington Citizens
Association, in submitting his report to
that organization lastsHight, took occa-
sion to criticise the street car service.
A resolution was adopted calling upon
all citizens associations to cooperate
with this association in an effort to
have Congress pass a law giving the
District Commissioners supervision of
the lines. and 20 compel the extension
of the Seventh street line in Florida
avenue TO Eighth street.
The following officers We're elected :
DIT. Edgar d. Thompson, president;
William J. Hughes, vice president: A.
Q, Tingley, secretary-treasurer, and the
following executive committee: SOlon
G. KemOn, Edward FOulke, Dr. J, G,
Tappan. Herman L. Blau, and the OF
flCeTs OF the association.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
SLEEK SOLDIERS
SURE THING NOW.
SAYS UNCLE SAM

In order that its soldiers may be shiny
and well grOOmed the War Department
viii ada many toilet articles 10 the kit
OF the recruits
There viii be a razor SO the gallant
soldier may not be troubled by the
curious grOwths that now adorn some
Of the army faces. A shaving brush
viii go with the razor. Then there
viii be a comb and hair brush, tooth
brush and towels
That the false impression may not be
gathered that the brave boys in blue
have never felt the vile friction Of the
towel or used the company tooth brush
il might be said that this order merely
adds those things to the soldiers kit
at the expense of the Government
Uncle sam" is confident the additions
10 the kit win do much to improve the
appearance Of the men IN the army.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
ECzEnIA SKIN FooD-NOT N THE
BLOOD.
Skin Diseases Can 10 Cured Only By
Treating the Skin

1t is useless to try to cure skin dis
ease by pouring vile, poisonous drugs
into the stomach-this has been proved
by years OF sCudy and experimenting by
the worlds greatest scientists and spe-
Gialists in cutanCous diseases.
When Il was proved that skin disease
was in the skin only and not IN the
blood attention was Immediately given
to discover a remedy that would cure
the disease by external application
Years were spent In study and expert
lnGnLing, but finally Or. Decatur d. Dem
mis-. "a SKIN specialist OF wide reputation.
compounded a remedy consisting Cf
purely vegetable ingredients and as
clean and pleasant 10 use as pure water
This instantly gave relief ana quickly
cured the worst cases OF skin disease.
THIS remarkable remedy is called y. -.
D. Prescription and the secret OF ITS
success is llat. 81 gets at the seat Of
the trouble Immediately killing tie
germs that cause the disease and leaves
the skin soft and clean. the disease
completely cured.
"I had eczema and tried 60 doctors
for 20 months" writes i. r. Tesar,
banker and city collector Of HOpkiEsOn
Ia. They did me no good. wrote for
q sample bottle Of d. d. -. and started
tn use 1t Ny face and mustache were
al full OF the disease The sample did
ne good and I wrote for a dollar bottle
and now my fac IS smooth az a baby s.
MY head was fun OF dandruH and al
ways itched. my hair was coming out
but has stopped now This has an dis
appeared and I feel ~ years younger.
I would not be afraid to guarantee y.
u D TO cure eczema and dandruT IN
the worst stages. I would also advise
that all BARRIERS tell their custom crs
who have dandrun 10 send az once for
a dollar bottle or d. D. d and get
cured.
A liberal sample bottle can be had
free postpaid By writing the .. y. D.
Co IL Michigan ST. Chicago. III, en-
closing only lGc 10 help pay cost Of pack
ing and mailing. or you can find this
wonderful remedy on sale by Henry
Evans. Peoples Pharmacy, Washing
ton. where you may also get free book
lets on treatment and care Of the skin
SfaFFrg and harhiuE
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
MAY PEPPER ARRESTED
FOR GRAND LARCENY

NEW YORK, Oct 29.-Mrs. May s.
Pepper Vanderbilt medium of Little
Bright Eyes" Thunder Cloud, D.. Tenn
rle, and other denizens OF the spirit
WOFld in the transmission OF wireless
me essaRes. was held for the grand jury
or a charge Of grand larceny by Magis-
trate Tighe In the Adams Street Brook
lyu) police court today. Bail was fixed
at $3.50 which the "Bisnop of Spirit
ualisn" easily furnished
TIE grand larceny charge was pre-
ferred By Miss Minerva Vanderbilt,
daughter Of MS. Peppers new husband.
aged Edward Ward Vanderbilt recently
declared incompetent TO manage his own
affairs
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
RAILROADS FILE ANSWERS
TO CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY

Several railroads and express cOmDa-
nies charged before the Interstate Com
merce Commission with conspiracy TO
ruin the $4,000 business Of the large
credmeries of the middle West have
filed their answers.
They deny the allegation Of conspir-
sCy and claim that as butter and cream
are manufactured products they should
bear a higher rate than milk. The
roads allege that at the former rates
they were carrying milk al a loss.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
NEW SPANISH ENVOY
IS DUE NEXT MONTH

Senor Pine Millet, minister from
Spain, viii reach washington from
Madrid the latter part o. November. It
was the minister's intention to be in
Washington by tnes first Of November
but his work in connection with the Al
geciras conference delayed him for a
month.
SenOr Millet was secretary to the con-
ference. and owing 70 his knowledge of
the difficulties encountered in the Mo-
Toccan situation, delayed his trip 10 the
United States at the request Of the
Spanish premier.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
THE FEMININE EMOTIONS.

"Pingley tried to kiss their pretty
nurse girl the other evening. The girl
was carrying cne of Mrs. PinElcy's
choicest plates. In the struggle she LET
IL fall and broke IL.
''Well?"
Mrs Pingley saw the whole AFFAIR
Pingley had never misDehaVed before.
1t was a great shock 20 ner.'
What did she io?'
"She told Pingley to go along and
then cried over the broken plate for
two hours by the ck-"-FrOm tbs
Clecvland Plain-Dealer.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
Move the School
While the Pupils
Say the Lessons

Moving a school building while the
schOOi is IN session. with the teachers
hearing recitatiOns and all the pupils in
their place1 as II nothing unusual Is
taking place. is the unique proposition
proposed by the District engineers.
IN order to complete the addition to
the LaDgdon School it has been decided
to move the tw0-sIory building now
used as q schoolhOuse 200 feet from its
present location. The transfer Sf the
building viii be made during the regular
sessions Of the school. with the classes
doirg their regular work. Buildidg IN
spector Snowden Ashford says Il will
be an easy matter TO accomplish the
work without disturbing the work of
the school. and that the move viii be
made at The speed Of one foot an hour.
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
EGG CORNER FAILS,
SENT PRICES TOO HIGH

CHICAGO, Oct 29.-Sentlment in
South Water street is uneasy pending
developments In the so-called egg
corner. which already has thrown one
firm into the hands OF Il receiver. Egs
prices were unchanged on the butter
and egg board. but the undertone was
weak. and conservative dealers are
looking for a decline.
'Sith 100000 cases of storage eggs on
hmd here and a demand which had
grO01 feeble as a result OF the high
pri e 1t Is argued lhat a tumble in
N.t.ues Is due
The Washington times., 1907-10-29

derson, head OF the banking house OF
Henderson & Co, "a Nassau street, is
dead at his home, 2 East Sixty-fifth
street, Of injuries received when he fell
from a window IN the second story OF
his home.
Although Mr. Henderson was found
dying from bis !niuries in the areaway
at his home at noon Sunday and sur
vived only a few minutes, the matter
WAS not reported 10 the c0roner's office
until 8 o'clock yesterday. when the
cause OF death was given as cerebral
injuries. At his home IL was said he
died OF heart failure
The Washington times., 1907-10-29
HALF AND HALF.

7 am ashamed OF YOU. George You
are spending all your time Careering
about the country on your motor car
Not all my time. father" replied
the young man. "Only about half my
time"
Wei. what DO you do with the other
half. Ge0rge2"
"I spend it underneath the car mend
ing iti"-Exchange.