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The Washington herald., 1907-06-01
EDIFY THE PALEFACE
Indians in BlO0dloss Battle
Thrill Audience.
SCOUT CODY PICTURESQUE

Former PIninsman Easily Most In
tcresting Feature of Aggregation.
battle of Summit Mountain Is Re
pTOduced-SOme Realistic BrOnchO
Busting-COwbOy Has CIose Call.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
SALVADOR ASKED
ABOUT MOISSANT
Bacon Requests Mejia to
Furnish Statement Re-
garding Brothers.

Acting Secretary Of State Bacon has
asked Senior Mejia, the minister from
Salvador. for a full statement from his
government on the case Of the two
American citizens. George and Alfred
Moissant, who were imprisoned by Sal
vadorean officials on charges Of being
concerned IN a revolutionary movement
for the overthrow Of President Figueroa
The men have been released. but their
property, which is quite extensive. has
been attached, pending a disposition Of
the case
George and Alfred AIoissant were ac-
cUsed Of secreting arms for revolution
airy purposes upon their premises. and
also with having harbored General Es-
ca on, a revolutionary leader. Their
case was not improved when. some days
later. their brother. John Moissant. ap-
peared as a member of the expeditionary
force from Nicaragua. which made an
attack upon the Salvadorean port Of
Acajutla. capturing It. and then making
an unsuccessful raid into the interior.
United States Minister Merry has writ
ten a lot Of dispatches upon the subject
IN one OF them he accuses the Saliva
uorean authorities OF having used tor
lures 70 make witnesses testify again II
the Molssant brothers.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
ACTION POSTPONED
BY BRICKLAYERS
Expected Strike Aid to Build
ing Men was a" Flash
in the Pan"

Another delay was handed OUT 70 the
building trades mechanics last night by
the mass meeting OF the Bricklayers and
Stonemasons' Union held at Odd Eel
lows Hail.
So far as practical results go the ex-
pected determination Of the brickIayers
10 join hands with the locked out build
ing trades men was a flash in the
pan"
Last nights mass meeting OF the
knights Of the trowel was a record
breaker. II was attended By every mem
Der physically able 10 get there Each
man was anxious 20 see some decisive
action taken, and that # was not done
vas a sore disappointment as was evil
denced by the expressions Of opinion
after the meeting
President Walter J. Bowen. Of the In
ter-National Bricklayers and Stone
masons' Union, was present, and the cen
trail figure around whom clustered every
interest OF the meeting. Those present
said that the several meetings % the
executive board, the arbitration board
and a conference with the Master
Brlcklayers Association, and which
President Bowen attended. had framed
up slate, tie policy Of which was TO
prevent any action being taken looking
70 a strike at this time. The slate wa
carried through without trouble
The result Of the meeting was 70 post
pOne a strike OF walllout movement in
sympathy with the building trades me
chanics and postpone final action. leav-
ing the settlement OF the trouble % the
convention OF representative Of ma
tional and international officers 70 be
called 90 this city by Central Labor
Union.
There was conference this morn
ing between President Bowen. the MEM
bers OF the Building Trades Mechanics
Council. and Samuel DeNedrey. secre-
tary Of Central Labor Union. at COs-el-
los Hail. in connection with the as
scmbling OF the proposed convention %
officers OF the national and international
building trades unions Samuel De
Nedrey. representing the central labor
body. told the conference that he had
on Yesterday sent out kilograms 10 the
secretaries Of every national and inter-
rational union OF the building trades.
asking them 10 send delegates 20 this
city from the ranks OF their national
officers 20 meet on August 1 In an ef-
fort 20 settle the labor troubles
The Washington times., 1907-07-26


Others want 10 fight with the weapons
OF III. assassins-
Among letters received four months
ago by Armen P Aeon an importer, is
the following:
New York. March .. 1907.
'Armen p. Aeon. No. 9O7 Broadway:
Dear Sir-The Hunchakist Society
begs you 10 donate 20 the abOve-narned
society the sum Of $1,000. 50 as TO en-
able them 10 aid our needy patriots who
are dependent upon Us. We sincerely
trust that you Will comply with our re-
quest without notifying the police. Re
member that old times past and act ac-
cordiEgly- Your father is dead
YORK.
p. S.--You can pay this sum either
IN New York or Boston"
The allusion IN the letter TO Mr..
Aleon's father is sinister. Mr.. Aeon.
sr.. was kidnapped while travelling in
Persia, and so tortured that when he
made his escape and finally reached
New York. he was a physical wreck.
lie had refused TO be biackmaIled
Young Mr. Aeon keeps a loaded re-
Nolver in the drawer OF his desk con-
stantly. He showed It, and said.
Il have kept this With me ever since
l received that letter, as expect to be
attacked within the next two weeks I
have been afraid Of this society ever
since the death Of my father, and I am
convinced that there Is nothing but cold
lead that can protect wealthy Armen-
ians from them"
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
CHAPLAIN DOUBTED,
TRIAL OPENS MONDAY
Captain Nicholson Doesn't
Remember if Jones Asked
Court-Martial.
II he did. I don't, remember it"

IF he did, 1 don't, remember it."
In these words Captain Nicholson. OF
the Bureau Of Navigation. answers the
statement which, according to press dis
patches from Portsmouth, Va. Chaplain
Harry w. Jones. soon 10 be court-mar-
tailed. made yesterday, saying he had
begged Captain Nicholson 10 have him
coUrt-martialed.
Il have no recollection OF having been
urged by Chaplain Jones 20 have a
court-martial brought about" said Cap
tain Nicholson. today. 1T certainly
would be a strange request FOR any man
to ask for such proceedings. Jones may
have asked me. but have no recollec-
ton of the request"
Whether or not Chaplain Jones did
request such action. II will take place
Monday at Norfolk. although the de-
PENDANT is alleged to have remarked
he will protest against the court being
convened. owing TO several OF the mem
bers being biased
He is charged with falsehood and
other misdeeds.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26

now being pursued by the Southern and
Atlantic Coast Line railroads, in selling
tickets at the old 3i4-cent rate while the
contention is being settled in the courts.
and pending appeal 20 the Supreme
Court OF the United States in the
Raleigh and Asheville cases
lie says that II THESE two companies
VIII put into effect the new 2I4-ceEt rate.
pending final adjudication at Washing
ton. he will gladly call of all further
indictments and prosecutions.
But there is the rock on which split
Governor Glenn and Assistant Attorney
General Sanford. now in Asheville. and
who was in Raleigh yesterday.
II Mr.. Sanford could have assured
Governor Glenn that he could promise
that on the part of United States Cir
cult Judge Pritchard they would quick
" have come to an agreement last even
inE.
II is not believed here that either
Judge Pritchard or the Southern ana
Atlantic Coast line companies will agree
TO this practical withira wal of nullin
cation of the United States circuit court
judges order last month. and in which
restraining order and Injunction Special
Master Montgomery is now taking evil
dence at various points 10 report 10
Pritchard In October, the Supreme Court
OF the United States meeting that month
for next term
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
Sanford Returns
To Make Report
On NOn-SucceSS

ASHENILLE, n c, July 26.-Asslst-
ant Attorney General Sanford has re-
turned from the State capital. where he
went TO confer with Governor Glenn
looking to a peaceful solution OF the
railway rate controversy He was in
conference for some time this morning
with Federal Judge Pritchard and also
with Southern railway officials. He Will
leave this afternoon for Washington 10
report mis- fruitless efforts.
1t Is also said that he will report that
Judge Pritchard's course Is not dissim-
liar from that pursued by other Federal
courts. The refusal Of Governor Glenn
10 compromise has resulted in another
tense situation. and Developments are
hourly expected from Marion. near here
where State Judge Lyon is holding
court and where he charged the grand
jury 10 indict the railway and its agents
for violation OF the new rate law as
obey would a pig or a horse thief.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
DeathA

Charles Davies. 50 years. 1915 Sixth
street
james F. Dooley. 50 years. a Sixth
street southeast.
Ernest Melncke, 70 years. United
States Soldiers Home, District OF Co
lumbia.
Cyrus +. Phelps. g years, ZIG Thir-
teentn street northeast
Henry F. Fitzgerald. % years. S57 Mis-
souri, avenue northwest.
Edward l.. Scott, s. years, Government
Hospital for the Insane
Henrietta L. Church. 90 years sol
Eleventh street southwest
George Z. Charuhas. II months, Tl2
Seventh street northwest
Charles NJ. Thomas months, Six
tenth street and Brentwood road norta-
west
Marguerite A. Eaton. 1 year, Con-
gress Heights.
Lawrence kCana. 4 months St Aun.s
Infant Asylum
Ansel z Mann. 10 days. Iowa circle
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
REQUEST TO WOMAN
He LOVED 25 YEARS

BOSTON, July 26.LThe will OF John D.
O'snea- OF Lynn, a grand trustee Of the
Benevolent and Protective Order Of
Elks. who died in Philadelphia at the
national convention. brings 10 light a
romance that lasted quarter OF a cen
fury He bcqueaths $500 and his dIa-
mond ring to Miss Hattie NJ Evans
steROgra pher.
Friends say that twenty-five years ago
. Shea paid court TO Miss Evans and
that his admiration was returned. Wig
orous objection 10 their marriage was
made by the parents OF both young peo-
PIE on account OF religious differences
Intimate friends knew that Il was be-
cause Of their attachment that neither
married.
O'Shea LEFT an estate valued at SO 900
lis two brothers are not mentioned in
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
TAKE 4 RECORD
SEQ How Many Friends Are Hurt by
Conee.

1t would be Just as reasonable for a
temperance advocate TO drink a little
diluted whisky as to drink coffee, for
one is as truly an intoxicant as the
other. and persistence in the use of
coffee brings on a variety OF chronic
diseases, notorious among which are
dyspepsia. heart palpitation ultimately
heart fsilure), frequently constipation,
kidney troubles. many cases Of weak
eyes and trembling condition OF the
nerves.
These are only a few OF the great
variety of diseases which come from
an unbalanced nervous system caused
by the persistent daily use of the drug.
caffeine. which IS the active principle
OF coffee Another bit Of prima facie
evidence about coffee Is that the victims
TO the habit find great difficulty IN CIV
ing It up.
They Will solemnly pledge to them
'elves day after day that they will
abandon the use of it when they know
IS shortening their DAYS. bur
morning after morning they far. until
they grow to despise themselves for
their lack OF self control.
Any one interested In this subject
would be greatly surprised to make a
systematic inquiry among prominent
brain workers. There are hundreds
of thousands OF our most prominent
people who have abandoned coffee al
together and are using Postum Food
Coffee in It's place, and for the most
excellent reasons in the world MANY OF
them testify that III health, nervous
prostrauOn, and consequent inability to
work. has In times past. pushed them
back and out OF their proper standing IN
life, which they have been able to re-
gain by the use Of good health strong
nerves. and great vitality. since coffee
has been thrown out and Postum put
in Its place. There's a Reason !"
Read. The Road to wellv1lIe.' in
pkgs.. Il has been called "a health
classic" by some physicians
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
NEW "JIM CROW" RULES
FOR VIRGINIA CARS

RICHMOND. Va, July 26-Judge Ed
mund Waddill. IT., or the United States
district court. has issued instructions to
William Northrop and Henry T. Wick
ham. receivers for the Virginia Passen-
ger and Power Company. FORMULATING
new rules and regulations regarding the
separation Of the races on the street
cars Under the new rules no smoking
Is 10 be allowed hereafter. except on the
platforms Of the cars, this requirement.
applying to summer cars as well as
closed cars. Smokers have been allowed
the two rear seats OF the open cars here
tofore. the third seat being reserved for
COlOred people
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
Gov. Glenn Has Sympathy
of Wisconsin Executive

MADISON. Wis. July 26.-Gov. J. o.
Davidson says he believes Governor
Glenn Of North Carolina 10 be right in
maintaining the jurisdiction Of the State
courts as against the Federal courts.
Not being a lawyer" said Governor
Davidson, Il must confess that l do not
understand all the technicalities involved
in the North Carolina controversy. but
] do not believe that the laws are so
cOrpOratiOn-favorin as TO allow the
railroads TO defeat the will Of the Com
mOnwealth by hiding behind the skirts
OF a Federal judge
There is. perhaps. another point in
volved In the North Carolina situation
the old State rights question: but. to
my mind that need not become serious
for IL is a plain game by the railroads
10 nullify the power OF the State by in
voking the authority Of the Federal
courts. II the sympathy OF a Northern
governor will encourage Governor Glenn.
he has my sympathy
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
Marriage Licenses

Charles NJ Valentine. Of Bainbridgs
Ca, and Sadie @. Goldsmith, OF this
city
II. Hoover Hanger and Hattie T VIII
loughby.
Alexander McRae Renshaw. OF ROches-
ter. y. Y, and Laura 3. Ray, OF this
city
Oscar Young and Agnes DiEgs.
Isaac q. Harris and Susan Brice.
Roland NJ OTrisOn and Mary J. Davis
both of Colesville Nd.
John Monroe and Phoeba Groves. both
OF Hillsdale. ID. G.
Martin J. Keough, jr., and Florence
o, Mckee, OF Glendale. Md.
Albert r Carroll, OF PittsbUrg, and
Mary Z. TNghman, Of this city.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
VITAL RECORDS
BiuhA.

Thomas G. and Augusta Cross. boy.
George c. and Ella Fowler, boy.
Howard II. and Lille NJ. Flournoy.
girl
Francis f. and Louise f. Gobel. boy.
John r. and Henrietta l. Haskins boy.
Harry l. and Clara NJ. Lee. boy.
Jonn and jamie O'Day Norris boy
Thomas and Dorithy K. Mack. girl.
John L and Hattie NJ. McCabe. girl.
Edgar e. and Lennis L. MCGregOr,
boy.
James J. and Mary z. Ryan. boy.
Thomas and Zehela S. Shehan, girl.
Claude T. and Elizabeth Terry, boy.
ALFRED and Mamie Wright. girl
Maurice and Bella YeshenOfsky, boy.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
STRANGELY TAXED,
WILL ANNUL SALE

Assessor z. w. W. Griffin has recon-
mended 10 the Commissioners that an
assessment of Sl25 for the laying OF a
water main made against lot No. !.
square 1916. in Fairview Heights, owned
by Thomas G Daniel and sold at the
last tax sale as delinquent, be Cancelled
and the purchase money refunded with
interest The assessment was erron-
eously made On March 13 the lot was
sold at the delinquent tax sale to c. H.
Wiltsie for Sl604S.
II was not discovered until last week
that the water main for which the as
sessment was made does not run along
the lot sold as delinquent.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
A RUSSIAN PASTIME.

II the human jaws need some c.
cupation in the intervals Of meals ard
gossip. says Health Culture, mastica to-s
could learn lesson from the peasants
OF southern Russia, who exercise their
teeth on the hard seeds OF the Caspica
sunfiOwer.
There is not a suspicion of a stinnu-
liant about II. no chewing gum dysDep-
sia OF navy plug nuisance
Il Is a pasume, and. incidentally IN
excellent dentifrice.
In AstralSan a pint OF the seeds can
be bought for quarter OF a penny.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
PAYS HIS MEN
FOR TIME WAITING
FOR THEIR WAGES
Bricklayers Get Cash for
Leisure Consumed
While in Line.

It's a new game-the employer pays
his wOrkmen extra for waiting to get
their wages.
For time used in paying weekly
wages TO bricklayers, brick contractors
must now pay the men at the rate or
time and a half. This. at least. is the
ultimatum laid down TO one OF the
largest brick contractors In the Dis
trict by the employees recently, and
which the contractor is now abiding by
TIE brIckiayers employed on the two
new Office buildings for the Senate and
House Of Representative recently
struck for an hour one Monday morning
in order that they might be assured that
there would be no waiting after hours
for their pay on Saturdays
X was the custom OF the brick con-
tractor to commence paying off the men
Immediately at I o'clock every Saturday
afternoon. the men lining up at the Of
fee 10 receive their envelopes. AS there
were about 200 men to be paid. II usually
took from fifteen to twenty minutes 70
distribute all the envelopes.
Discovered Imposition7
According 10 the story told by an eye
witness and rot denied by the contract
or. one of the men at the end OF the
line discovered that II was an impOsi-
ton 20 require him and his fellows to
wait so long for their pay envelope.
On talking IL over with others ne dis
covered that n similar disposition WAS
general among the men. The result was
thar strike was decided upon for the
following Monday morning.
Monday came. but no men appeared
until about o'clock. when the griev-
ance was submitted 10 the foreman. The
men demanded that in the future their
time should not be occupied IN being
paid and further that they would have
10 be paid overtime wages for the time
consumed on the previous Saturday az
ternoOn and regular wages for the time
lost on Monday morning. II the con-
tractor did not desire a walkout
Pays Sharply at Noon.
In order to. avoid any delay on the
work or trouble OF any kind. II IS said
that the contractor acquiesced 20 their
demands. At the present time be Is
paying them sharply at noon every Sat
urday and including In their envelopes
pay for a full day. whereas work ceases
at T.
p. J. Brennan. president OF the Bren-
nan Construction Company. who has the
contract for the brick work on the Sen
ate and House office buildings. would
not deny the truth OF the story. although
he declined 10 be quoted. He stated
that he was having no trouble with his
men and that he desired none
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
BUT 1T ALWAYS SHOWS.

A Bryan boomer says: The Repub-
leans have no Idea how the spirit has
spread. They will wake up 10 a great
surprise" How familiar this sounds.
And. when November came how Il
snowed.-St Louis GlObe-DemOcrat
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
SIGNS FATHERS NAME;
GIVEN FINE OF S25

For signing his fathers initials 10
check which he wished TO cash. Robert
Greenwald was sentenced to SIS or two
months by Judge Mills this morning.
The charge against him was false pre-
lenses.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
EXPLANATORY.

What does II mean. pa. when Il saws
man bent his steps2''
~ met he was bOw-legged. my son. -
The Washington times., 1907-07-26

25e BOTTLE OF HIRES ROOT BEER FREE
with every &c purchase
For. Ice tea use COLONIAL GCNPOwDER.
IL IS unsurpassed for quality.
NIB pa~Sage free with ever &c purchase
Call or drop postal
COLONIAL SUPPLY Co. J. A. JENNINGS.
81 Pa ave. s L u
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
FOUND BY POLICE,
ADLER GIRL NOW
WITH HER FATHER
Taken From Hiding Place
to Which Mother
Sent Her.
Must Go to California
Home With Her
Parent.

With tears streaming down her child
ish face and sobbing protests from the
bottom of her heart, Lillian Adler. the
nine-year-Old daughter Of Harris Adler.
was yesterday turned over TO detectives
from Police Headquarters, to be re-
turned to her father in Baltimore.
Lillian has been living in Washington
since last Tuesday with Mrs. Jenkins,
OF 134 COrcOran street. to whom she
was sent by her mother in the evident
hope OF frustrating the fathers plans
to take the child TO Los Angeles, Adler
home.
Given Children After Divorce.
Two years ago Adler and his wife
were divorced, and the husband was
given the custody OF two children. a
boy and a girl Adler could not get
possession of the children, and so was
compelled to cross the continent to Bal
timore. where Mrs. Adler is living. and
solicit the aid Of the police there.
Mrs. Adler turned over the boy 10 his
father. and promised TO surrender the
girl on Tuesday. Instead, she sent Lii
Ian 10 Mrs. Jenkins, IN Washington
where she nad formerly made her home
and the child was tracked by detectives
from the Central Office. who had been
asked 10 cooperate by the Baltimore
bureau.
Refuses to Surrender Girl.
Mrs. Jenkins refused 10 give the child
up 10 the detectives until the proper
papers were shown her. She sent tle
little girl upstairs 10 be dressed. and all
the time Lillian cried like her heart
would break. She repeated over and
over again that she did not want to go
with her father. but there was no course
open 10 Mrs Jenkins except 20 surren-
der her. The few things the little girl
possessed were neatly packed. and after
saying gOod-by 10 the people in the
mouse, the youngsteT left, the tears still
streaming down her cheeks
The child was Il ken before Mr.. Doug
las. OF me Board Of Children's Guard
ians, who formally transferred her TO
The custody Of Marshal Of Police Far
nan, OF Baltimore, and later TO the
Cnild'S father
Adler VIII take his children back 10
the Pacific coast Mrs. Adler. who IS
said to be employed in a tailor's shon
IN Baltimore did not come 10 Washing
ton with her daughter.
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
Died.

FISHER-On Friday. July q. 1907 NJ AS
a m. MARGARET. infant daughter OF
Carl and Catherine Fisher. nee Preston
Funeral from her parents residence. 40 L
-'-~"t northwest, on Saturday. July p t
$50 p. m n
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
Special Notices.
COberth- Leader in Roof Work

Wen save you the price OF a new root
BY making the Ole roof like new
HOhc,-th PSactIeal Timer. SIP 18th a. NV
SOO~A IL Stove Expert Phone Il. Z729-
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
ARMENIkNS TERRIFIED
BY THREATS OF DEATH
FROM HUNCH4KSf SECT

Continued from First Page3
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
Carpet Cleaning

DROP POSTAL AND WAGON WILL CALL
TRO1IAS 2. EEELZ, 7l2 l1th St Nv.
1yes-3j-
The Washington times., 1907-07-26
In MemoTiam.

dear husband, WILLIAM r. PADGETT
who departed this life one year ago today,
July rs 1896
Loved In life, remembered In death
u BY His Loving Wife
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24

u \ T.
illustrated in the present squabble over
the Lotschberg Tunnel; internecine envy
is an effective barrier to government im-
provements. The tunnels through the
Alps and the Alpine railways are all
products of private enterprise. Since
the government has taken possession of
the roads, railway extension is practical
~ at o standstill.
Switzerland is little hill district that
a great country like the United States
could wear as fatch-charn. Ten Swift
fzerlands could be piled into California
without much crowding.
Commercially, Switzerland is q land Of
,innkeepers; at home the whole country
would be incorpo rated as a tourist hotel
Most of tho natives are either in the
hotel business themselves or they are
engaged in producing something for the
tourist trade. The chief exceptionJis the
dairymen; OF these I shall write later.
This little country probably pays moro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-24
SOCIALIST TYRANNY
IN SWITZERLAND
Canton Luceme Affords an Illustration Of Greed
Of the Fadd6sts.
Other Cantons Rejoicing the Prospect Of Ex
peinents Now Regretted By Same Lack Of Progress
That Is Observed In Other Countries Where the
Socaisic Politician Has a Grip

more Than 100 miles. The estimated cost
IS s17f!000oO. It involves driving rail-
road l.nnel through the heart OF tho Ber-
nese Ups, connecting at Brig with the
Simplcm.
But this new road, builded by private
enterrriBe. will come In direct competi-
3 ton With the old ST. Gothard Tunnel. It
will side-track .Lucerne and a number Of
other ttk1tons now on the main line. Tho
wrath pf these cantons IS now directed at
Canton Berne
II the enterprise were one in which
the Federal government would be required
to PAL picipate, It Is extremely doubtful
If the road would be built for a num-
Der of years, II at all. The cantons that
will be side-tracked are among the most
powerful In Swit2erland-nnd the Federal
government is obligated by contract to