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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
CATACONBS USED
AS HURDERERS' DEN

LISBON. Portugal. Sept. 14-Through
the roundup today OF a gang Of desF
peradoes and the discovery OF their
lair, miniature catacombs in the
suburbs of Lisbon, It is believed the
mystery surrounding scores Of crimes
and dozens of disappearance will be
cleared up. The bandits trial is ex-
pected to prove one of the most startling
criminal proceedings of modern times.
In the eatacombs eight partly decom-
posed bodies were found They are
believed to be the remains of the ''mys-
teriously disappeared" victims. A search
of the hiding place offered evidence
that It had been used as tho headquar-
tiers of murderers for years. It is be-
iieved that after robbing their victims.
the thieves killed them and placed the
bodies in the secret caves and tun-
nels.
When the police visited the place a
dozen men were surprised. They Of
fered desperate resistance. but we're
- 1880
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
COLLEGE STUDENT
ACCUSED OF THEFT

NEW YORK, Sept H-John Talcott.
describing himself as college student
of Cleveland. Is under arrest today on
a charge preferred by II. E. Barber. OF
winnetki, H.. who accuses him of TAX
ing nine American Express money or
ders Of $50 each, and coins and money
valued at Sl5O.
The arrest was made on the arrival
of the steamer Celtic, on which Talcott
and Barber were cabin mates. AS the
alleged theft was committed at sea, the
formal charge OF bringing stolen goods
into the country was made against Tai
colt.
The police claim that they found
the cypress money orders in Talcotrs
hat, ard the jewelry in a kodak he car
ried. Talcott said he had hurried home
from Europe TO return TO college.
he and Barber came in the third
cabin explaining they could not get
flTst-cabin passage until November. be-
cause Of the homeward rush OF tourists.
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covered and reetihed, but she asserted
the incident had been seized upon and
magnified by Mr.. Watkins. aud made
the medium Of renewed attacks and
abuse by him.
Judge" pleaded Mrs. McGurk, with
a display Of much nervousness. This
mas has threatened my life. He mas
called me every imaginable thing, and
some things you couldn't imagine. I'm
afraid OF him. I don't know what he'll
do next"
How about this, my friend?" de-
manded the court OF the janitor. rs
what this woman charges true? Do
you hold UP this chicken against her?"
Janitor's Side of It.
"Yo' honor" declared Mr. Watkins.
solemnIy, after a pause to control his
emotions. "TH tell you about that
chicken. II was this way The other
day I calls up the dumb waiter fer the
garbage. Mrs. MeGurk never answers
at all. Half an hour later she calls
down and abuses me and asks me why
don't get her garbage told ner did
call for IT. She says I didn't, and that
WA a good-for- nothing coon and a
thief That MAKES me mad, and ] puts
my head in the dumb waiter and l calls
up:
e Thief, am 70 Vel. may be
a thief but amt never stole no
chicken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
In the Labor Market.

UnskiIled labor is overrunning the
industrial market. This is the con-
elusion of Chief Gettemy, of the
Massachusetts bureau of statistics
of labor. 1t Is a showing made be
fore, not once or twice, but often.
It is a very serious and distressing
fact. What can be done about il?
This can be done: Give boys every
chance and every encouragement to
learn a trade. The young man who
masters a trade virtually insures
for himself and those dependent
upon him a comparatively comfort
able existence. The man who can
do anything" too often can do
nothing well. Who wants such a
man except to do chores or other
trivial work?
A trade is the workman's greatest
asset. In fact, it is one of the assets
that even many a rich man keeps in
reserve for a possible rainy day. 1t
makes a man self-respecting; it en-
titles him to fair wages; it gives
him an independent standing in the
community; and il sets an example
for the rising generation. This last
factor is apt to be overlooked, but il
counts for a great deal.
If there were more men in the
trades, there would be fewer on the
streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

overbalance the general public pref
erence for the open valley treat
ment. Terraces, banks covered with
grass and bushes; benches over
looking a clear stream as it winds
its way within sight of the very
doorteps of the city and brings with
it not the spirit of the country
alone but some of its sweetest
sounds-these are the charms which
appeal to the dweller in town as
no level park, however fine. possibly
could.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
LOUISIANA JOINS
FLEET NEXT WEEK

Information received at the Navy De-
partrnent indicates that the battleship
Louisiana viii be enabled to leave the
Norfolk Navy Yard early next week.
and proceed to Join the feet in Cape Cod
bay for her target practice She was
left behind when Admiral Evans sailed
north week ago Tuesday, TO have the
remainder OF the sights OF her finch
guns installed.
The vessel was considerably handi-
capped during the evolutions of battle
practice of the Virginia capes the latter
part OF August.
The battIeship Georgia VIII be sent 20
the League Island Navy Yard as soon
as she finishes her target practice.
for the purpose Of having her decks
strengthened under her 6-inch gun
mounts, and other necessary work, prior
to her going to the west coast with the
feet This work will require several
weeks, and 3jzis doubtful II she can be
put in readiness for the cruise much be.
fore the limit Of time for preparation
December 1.
The dynamite thrower Nesuvius has
been sent to the Boston Navy Yard to
have her boilers surveyed. This IS an
old vessel, and she was overhauled some
time ago and converted for he. present
service. The boilers have experienced
long service, and II is thought that they
will be condemned and be replaced The
Montgomery win probably be placed in
commission for torpedo service during
the time the Vesuvius is laid Up for re-
pairs.
Lieut.. j. r. Defrees has been detached
from the NesuSius and assigned TO the
Washington Navy Yard. to fill the va
cancy created by the detachment OF
Lieut.. Com. J. 3. Patton, who has been
assigned to command the Culgoa-, which
has been loaned to the istnmian canal
earx-frp
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
WALKING.

Country life has taught us much, but
II has not yet made walkers OF US.
Physicians testify that no exercise is
so generally beneficial as walking.
Every naturalist or nature lover viii
tell you that no other means is so good
for knowing the country: every walker
proclaf inns that no other pursuit gives
50 much pleasure. still no one walks.
Men walk no more than women We
are so PRIME to initiate our English
cousins, Why does their love Of walking
rot arouse us TO emulation7 Conscience.
fashion, or inclination impel US to ride.
drive row. gwim. fish. hunt golf play
tennis; We even chop trees and saw
wood for exercise. 10 say nothing OF
making gardens: re own and drive air
ships, automobiles. and motor cars of
all descriptions. but we do not will
rot. and. in fact cannot walk.-Ella n.
BauIt, IN the independent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
Open Valley or Level Park?

Rock Creek Valley must be made
into a park
The whole District Of Columbia
desires it. Through action by the
National Society of the Fine Arts,
the local chapter Of the American
Institute of Architects, various citi-
zens' and business mems associa-
tions, but, most of all, through the
obtaining by the Commissioners of
$4,000 appropriation to determine
upon the best plan. the public inter
est has been emphasized If any
doubt exists anywhere as to the
sincerity of that interest, Commits
sioner mcfarland does mighty well
TO correct It, as in his letter to the
/ Petworth Citizens Association.
But some difference of opinion
has arisen as 10, the better scheme
or design for improving the valley.
The Park Commission reported in
favor of terracing its banks, cap
ping them with driYeways, defect
ing the sewers so that the stream
might be clear and sweet-smeIling,
and bridging it at convenient inter
walls. Others, including at least one
( Engineer Commissioner. have con
tended for the filing Of the whole
valley and the construction of an
Impressive boulevard on the top.
the sale Of the surafce ground so
created and not required for the
driveway. and the detection Of Rock
I Creek into . culvert. At Massachu-
sets avenue a fill and drain con-
form to the latter plan. At Connecti-
4 cut avenue. not half a mile away.
q great Sl,3OO,OOc concrete bridge
awaits the fulfllment of the
former.
Congress has proven its interest
by appropriating the $1,000 men
toned. The fund is now being ex-
ipended by the Commissioners to
make borings and other tests, sur
veys, and plans, TO determine the
probable cost of the two means
proposed, ana generally to enable
the Commissioners and Congress to
choose the better OF them. The re-
port is 10 be submitted to the Dis
trict committees of Congress this
winter. In the meantime the Com
missioners are availing themselves
of the advice and cooperation OF
/ the surviving members OF the Park
! Commission.
The forthcoming report may very
: possibly reveal one plan as. decid-
edly better than the other. 1t is TO
be hoped it will But II it shall
,point TO the arching over Of the
creek and t5ie filing of the valley,
there must be strong reasons to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
The New House Cleaning.

Like bees in a hive, our women
folks have begun furnishing our
homes for fail and winter. All the
order" which the summer bache-
lors had established, the order of
things out where they could be
J seen and easily reached, is being
supplanted by the order" of
sweeping, busting, fioor-washing,
putting away. reupholstering. and.
perhaps, wall papering. It is a new
season of house cleaning that the
changing life of our time has pro-
duced.
Incidentally. there viii be much
buying of new fabrics to cover
worn chairs, of new furniture, Of
new decorations. For this the fur
niture stores and department stores
have abundantly made ready. Every
where there is variety; nearly
everywhere there is furniture sim
ply made, straight-lined, easily
cleaned; and in several stores there
are tempting sales. bringing to-
gether the benefit of extra pur-
chases on the part of the mer-
chants and this extra need on the
part of the customers.
At such Il season it will be well
for US all to accent our sense of
proportion. Our rooms are not the
great halls Of baronial castles; they
are hardly suited, therefore. to the
massive cabinets, sideboards. and
carved benches of such castles.
Neither are they richly decorated.
many servanteG French chateux: so
let Us watch to see that we do not
ill them with Yernis Martin and
ormolu furniture, which requires
such background and needs the
constant attention of many serv-
ants.
Above everything, at this season,
do not let US lose all the homeIi-
ness and charm Of our homes by
overrunning the mark Of simplicity,
To this are the more artistic of our
housewives specially inclined. They
will not have glued carvings, OF
spindle backs to catch dust. or gilt
to dazzle the eye where one looks
rather for quiet and peace, not they.
But they viii be wise if, on the
other hand, at this season. they do
not give their sitting rooms
NOW called presumptuously living
rooms') the air of a rathskeuer or
a mans club, and buy as though for
elephants, and not mere human be-
ings of average size.
In nothing is a sense Of proper
ton so valuable as in the furnishing
of our houses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
NeStor of Clerks
Reaches SO Years
John j. Miller Been in Government Service
Fhirty-two Years. Has Seen twenty-five
Presidents in Office.

Eighty-six years old. with thlrty-two
years Of continuous work in the Life
Saving Service of the United States
Government. physically strong for a
man Of his years. and possessed of all
MS faculties TO a remarkable degree,
John ]. Miller, orc OF Washington's old
est citizens, yesterday quietly cele-
orated his birthday. receiving the con-
gratulations OF his official superiors and
fellow-employes in the offices of the Life
Saving Service in the Star Building.
Mr. Miller is one Of the Oldest men IN
the service OF the National Government.
both in point Of years and long record.
Mr. Miller was born IN Kenslngton, a
part Of Philadelphia, IN 1871 He was
educated in the common schools. and
when quite a young man entered mer-
camille life and became one Of the
small merchant princes OF that city.
But ne was one OF the unfortunates
caught by the great financial crash
following Jay Gouids famous BLACK
Friday" in 1873. and was forced 10 the
wall. In 1875 he came TO this city TO
enter the Life Saving Service, then In
its infancy. taking up clerical work
He has seen that service grow from an
Insignificant branch Of the Government
work TO one Of its most important. Not
withstanding his advanced years he is
at his desk every day. and frequently
walks 20 his Office from his home at
1928 o street northwest.
Mr.. Miller has seen twenty-five Of
the twenty-six Presidents IN Office and
gives promise that he will see the TWEEN
ty-seventh President in Office Since he
was born the steamboat and steam To-
connective have taken the place Of the
slow sailing vessel and stage coaches;
the telegraph was invented, and made a
commercial necessity, and The telephone
and electric light have come into use.
He has lived through three wars-AIexi-
can, civil, and Spanish.
Mr. MiIler's memory is clear. and his
"reminiscences Of the early history OF
the country are full OF interest He re-
calls Stephen Girard, the philanthropist,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
Jokes Made by "PoIacRS,"
They Who Point Shafts at
MatY1mOny and OthYEWIS

with regard 70 your wifes illness. I
must warn you 10 be prepared for the
worst"
But, doctor. Ny mother-in-law had
the same thing and lived to be hun
dredI
But that was a long time ago. and
according To the latest researches this
illness is looked upon as fatal
Kuryer.
a woman viii sooner forgive you for
treading on her corns than for taking
no notice whatever Of her.-Kuryer.
wife Ito husband)-Poor children!
when you get up they have gone TO
school When you come back from the
club they are asleep. Send them pic
ture post card from time TO time:-
Kuryer.
She-Guess how old I am.
HeThirty-three.
she-You arc just sew years out.
He-Yes. Have I 10 add or 70 sub
Iract?-Bocian.
A-You look really recuperated this
year! Have you been TO the seaside?
B-No but my wife has--Bocian-
"Hullo. doctorl What are you look
ing so gium about?
AN my best patients are dead. I'm
left all alone. '-Bocian-
II an officer has private fortune he
may marry; II his betrotned has one.
he ought 20 marry: II he has debts-he
must marry.-Bociau.
MatrInony is n he'll where man
goes, not through a sin, but by a sac
rament-Zarty.
why didn't you come 10 the office
yesterday"
"rm sorry, sir. 70 have missed: but
nv uaother-in-laW had three teeth
drawn and So
And so what?"
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I wanted 10 have the fun OF seeing
her get II done. "-zarty.
Jacob Jacobs-How much does a bath
costf
Clerk-Half a ruble; but if you buy
a dozen tickets you'H save 10 Per cent
Jacob Jacobc-What2 A dozen tick
ets2 Do YOU think I'm going 10 live a
hundred years?-Zarty.
Clerk-Please. sir. should Ike a
three days holiday
Banler-YNhat for2
Clerk-Please, sir. I'm going TO be
married
Banker-A little while ago YOU we're
away 81 for three DAYS Why didn't
you get married then or wait tiII nov
70 ran ii'E Don't let this sort of thing
happen asain.-Bocfan.
"Auntiei What is honeymoon ''
A honeymoon? Well-yOu see
honeymoon Is time when neither hus-
band nor wife thinks about getting
divorce - ocian.
Husband What, Another new dress7
WlIe-Neu, don't be so cross. I
bought II with my own money
Husband-Tour own2 Where did you
get IL fromZ
Wife, sold your fur ooat--Boclan.
Lieutenant 60 sisterj-Do me one
great favor and marry our colonel
SIster-But he is married alreadyt
lAeutenant-Th7L Is just IL / want 10
marry his present wife--Bocian.
You sec, Tommy. that is an elephant
An! Yes. papa-the thing that makes
the billiard balls,-Bocian.
Clerk-This letter is too heavy; you
must stick another stamp on.
Peas ant WOman-But you'H only make
Il heE vier II you 10 that-Kuryer
~ GUY VII IS 4 real rose
Z know 1 feel her thorns every
day .'-4l NY er.
Doctcr- q, II. Is patient No. 81 ouieter
now?
Nurses ch quicter-
DOctor--'fhcn ne wakes give him his
medicine
Nurse-But he's so much quieter that
he's dead They've taken his body 70 the
mortuary.-Kuryer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
ID. WatkinsI Clean Record.

'.Whst?" he demanded. lncreduleusly.
You never stole a chicken"
NO. sir. never declared Mr.. Wat
kins, positively.
We'll then. continued the court
earnestly. 7 CONGRATULATE you. Watkins,
I cert ainly do congratulate YOU"
When Mr. Watkins recovered from
his embarrassment he was warned that
any further annoyance Of the COM
plainant would be decidedly u his dis
advantage Upon his promise TO be
more discreet IN future he was then
discharged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
WHERE DOGS ARE EATFN.

II there should be a further boom in
the toy dog pet craze the Western
desert should prove = small
Eldorado. In the course OF an expedi-
ton to look for practical stock route
between the northern pastoral lands
and the central gold fields a party
found large numbers Of a tiny animal
OF the dog tribe, no bigger than a rat.
The natives eat IL greediiy.-Detr0it
News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
EurOpe'S Business Men
Coming to Washington
Foreign Manufacturers Will Attend Cotton
Mems Conventions Here and in Atlanta,
and Then Tour Country

practically the whole worlds cotton IN
dustry.
After spending October 4 In Washing
ton the party will proceed to atlanta.
From there a special train under the
direction OF Mr.. Richards will make a
tour Of the country, touching at Biz
mingham. New Orleans. Galveston.
Little Rock, Memphis. ST. Louis, Chi
cago. Toronto. and Niagara Falls. COW
ering a distance Of about 1850 miles.
The Journey will occupy eighteen days.
The trip through the South has been
so arranged as To give the Europeans
an opportunity to witness the picking.
ginning, and COMPRISING of the cotton
crop. and also 20 study the various oper-
atoms Of manufacture Of fibre and oil.
as carrie on in the United States.
Advertising the South.
OF course. the motive in entertaining
the cotton manufacturers from across
the Atlantic is not purely one OF hos
pitality. but the Americans hope BY this
means 10 advertise the great cotton re-
sources OF the South and TO induce
much European capital TO find its way
into investment in that field.
Although the distinguished party will
be the guests OF the four associations
while in Washington, a movement has
becn started by prominent members Of
the Washington Chamber Of Commerce
to hold a reception or IN some formal
way to welcome the visitors TO the
Capital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
BRENNAN, AN FRESHMAN.

Louis Brennan, inventor Of the mon
orail train. is an Irish-Australian. who
had already acquired fame ard fortune
from the torpedo which he elaborated
during years OF patient study and ex-
perlment in an unpTetentious back
street OF Melbourne. He is a native Of
Castelar,. IN the west Of Ireland. and
as a boy Of eleven arrived in Melbourne
with his emigrating parents in 1855
Detroit NeEs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

and the elder Drexel. OF financial fame.
and knew them personally. He knew
=, A. p. Widener, the millionaire street
car magnate. when he was a butcher
boy, was acquainted with William II
Elkin. the railroad king when he was
grOcer's porter, and enjoyed the
friendship Of the elder Cramp. when he
was a struggling ship-carpenter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
ORDERS SWEETBREAD,
BUT GETS CHICKEN:
JANITOR SAYS THIEF
Hired Man. who Never Stole Chickens, Gets
lnsulted at Abusive Orders, and Accuses
His Employer With Theft

NEW YORK, Sept Alt was not
until Mrs. Louisa McGurk had taken
up about ten minutes OF Magistrate
Co-neus time in the West Side court
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

There's fne, though Oriental, sym
bolism in giving the tail Of the elephant
10 the man who has ridden the beast
over the line 10 victory again and again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

There are others that would want a
south wind before they set sail for the
north pole.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

The newspapers that made copy out
OF resignation stories OF Secretary Met
cafe viii now double up by keeping him
in Office
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

As we make it out, Walter Wellman's
airship encountered a frozen frost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

II you want to get Yer name in the
papers, engage passage for the return
trip Of the Lusitanfa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
THE MADNESS Ga WINS

Can't some OF those Bureau Of Labor
People do our marketing for US?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

little weather like that of yester-
day will warm all The superstition out
OF Friday the thirteenth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14

In little while. now, We shall all
forget Newport for the professional
vaudeville.
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without coming TO anything having to
do with the case that the patient man
behind the bench was moved to pro-
test.
Madam" interrupted the court. po-
ljtely but firmly. "aIl this talk OF capon,
sweetbreads and the other toothsome
deIicacies you have mentioned makes
me very hungry and reminds me that
my lunch hour is fast approaching
Now get right down 70 this mar t=ra.
What did the defendant do:
And the magistrate waved his arm
inpatiently toward William Watkins.
a tail negro. who during the lady's
rambling discourse had stood on the
bridge at her side. listening attentively,
but with knitted broWs
Thus urged. Mrs, McGurk at last con-
scented to make known the particular
with Mr. Watkins, who, she told the
court, was the 'autocratic janitor' OF
the West Side apartment house. where
she makes her horne.
Took Wrong Bird.
It had been gathered from Mrs. Nc
Gurk's opening remarks that there had
been trouble in the apartment house
over various matters, but especially over
a chicken which she declared had been
delivered 10 her by mistake and had
been taken from the dumb walter under
the supposition that It was part of the
order OF capon. sweetbreads. etc, duly
contracted for BY Mr. McGurik at a
nearby market.
subsequently the error had been dis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-14
Tnsures Life.
MOnument visitors, Attentionl

Hereafter. those who hesitate to take
q trip Up The Washington Monument for
fear that the elevator may break, can
purchase a postcard in an ordinary
manner just before ascending. mail IT
to a friend. and ascend with a feeling
OF perfect assurance that the folks
hack home viii get $500 II anything
happens.
And In the meanwhile the postcard
craze progresses. and the adage that
there's nothing new under the sun is
being daily disproved.