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The Washington times., 1907-08-08
ELEVATOR FIRE
IN BALTIMORE,
Loss $175,00O
B. & Q. Grain Structure
at EutaW and Henrietta
Streets Gone.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Aug. s.-A fire !n
the immense grain elevator OF the Bal
tmore and Ohio railroad, Eutaw and
Henrietta streets. al shortly after s
o'clock this morning, did damage of
$4,000. The elevator was completely
destroyed.
Following the first alarm, a general
alarm, the -Four Two's" was sounded.
bringing to the scene thirty-five engines
and fifteen truck companies.
The structure was a roaring furnace
at once, tongues Of fame leaping high
into the air.
At $50 the roof OF the elevator crash
ed IN. sending huge sparks in every di-
rection- Hope Of saving the building
was abandoned.
At 9:15 a. IN. the east wall OF the build
ing fell out with a mighty crash. For
tunately, the firemen had seen the dan
ger and had moved to p,aceC Of safety.
Eat 1880 a. m. the fire was under con-
troll. No estimate Of the loss on the
contents has yet been made. but II Is
believed TO be heavy
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Colorado Strike
Makes 5000 Idle;
May Tie Up Roads

DENVER, Colo, Aug. S-There IS be-
Heved TO be grave danger OF the strike
Of the switchmen on the Colorado and
Southern extending TO such proportions
as to threaten a general tie UP OF traffic
IN the West.
Employees Of Rio Grande already are
preparing 10 demand an increase In
wages FOR yardmen, and 1t is asserted
that the unions IN other roads are plan
ming similar action No successful step
has been taken toward a settlement
Almost a score OF mines near Trinidad,
the output OF which can be handled only
by the Colorado and Southern, have shut
down, and about 5000 men are out OF
employment.
Prominent men OF Central City and
other places, have served as brakemen
and switchTnen 10 aid IN moving coal,
needed to keep business going.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
JAPS DEPORTED;,
los CAPTURED
ALONG BORDER
Largest Number Ever
SentHome-Smuggled
Into Texas.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. s.-The Iarg-
ST number Of japanese ever deported
rom this country went out on the
Pacific Mail steamer Manchuria, sailing
Tor the Orient today.
The deportations number 1O6 and the
pttle brown men are the first to be de-
ported under the new immigration laws
applying to japanese.
Ihe Japanese were caught by the i'm
migration authorities while steaIInz
pver the Mexican border into Texas.
Not one of them had certificates per
mitttng them TO enter the mainland OF
The United States. The Japanese were
marched on board the Manchuria yes
terday under guard, and were closely
guarded until the steamer sailed.
The immigration officers in Texas
have been engaged IN rounding up and
examining Japanese as TO their right
10 be in this country, and the bunch OF
ueportauOns on the Manchuria is but
forerunner to the return OF hundreds
OF japanese coolies under guard u
Japan.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
PERMIT RECORD FOR 1907
SHOWS 1893 DECREASE

II. NJ. Woodward, permit clerk OF tho
District permit Office, Of the engineers
Office in his report 10 the Commissioners
today, states that is. 80 permits were
Issued during the fiscal year ending
June 30. 1907 In that time, LIZ COM
munications were received at his Of
fee, briefs made on cards. anC the
necessary permits written.
The fees from the permits amounted
to Sl0134, 1852 less than the total amount
OF last year. The tOtaI number Of per
mits issued was 199 less than last year
The permits scheduled in Mr.. Wood
wards report are for various connec-
tions, repairing and other work OF the
engineer department The building and
automobile permits are not included.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
EXTRA SESSION LIKELY
FOR GEORGIA SOLONS

ATLANTA, Ga. Aug. SIT now seems
certain that Gov. Hoke Smith will call
an extra session OF the Legislature. Ths
two branches of the Assembly are far
apart on many important measures
pending. and only eight days Of regular
session remains in which to reconcile
these differences. Much OF the time %
the Legislature was consumed in dis
posing Of the prohibition bill and the
negro Acknowledgement bill, both Of
which the administration was pledged
- the action OF the primaries which
elected Il, TO put through. and conse-
quently other important legislation has
suffered. Governor Smith has express
ed himself as IN favor OF an extra ses-
sion unless the lawmakers get together
and dispose of the business before the
day Of adjournment.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

DEMAND WAGE
READJUSTMENT

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, Pa. Aug. s.
Representatives OF 1900 organized rail-
road workers are in secret session here
discussing various plans for obtaining a
res sdjustment of wage schedules.
The unions represented are those Of
the conductors, firemen, brakemen,
yardmen, switchmen. and telegraphcrs.
The roads involved in the agitation
are the Pennsylvania. the New York
Central. and allied lines: New York,
New Haven. and Hartford: the New
Jersey Central. Lake Erie and Western.
Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburg; Deia-
ware and Hudson, Baltimore and Ohio.
Boston and Albany, and the Chesapeake
and Ohio.
Many OF the grievances are local. and
II IS believed are capable Of easy ad-
justment.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
PEACEMAEER KILLS
FATHER OF FIANGEE

NEW YORK, Aug. s-Edward Null
vaney. twenty-three. years OF age. was
arraigned In Brooklyn today on the
charge of killing the father OF his
fiancee, as the result OF a family quar-
rel in which he undertook To act as
peacemakeI.
Mulvaney was calling upon Miss Ia
lander, when the father returned and
became engaged in a quarrel with his
wife and son.
The young lover was with his sweet
heart in the parlOr when he heard the
angry words.
He rushed out and tried 10 separate
the father and son. The father turned
upon him. and in the night that fol-
lowed, the suitor struck his intended
father-in-law in the face, knocking him
down. As he fell his head struck heav-
fly and death resulted early today,
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
FALLS INTO FREEZER,
BABE NEARLY BROWNS

POTTSVILLE, Pa. Aug. S.-A child's
legs sticking out Of an ice cream freezer
almost froze the blood Of a Cresona
man. Toppled head-first in the freezer,
tul OF water. the three-year-oid sen or
NJ. l.. RunlNe was pulled out after two
mirutes, apparently dead; but was re-
susciiated In a remarkable manner.
Inc little boy fell into toe freezer
Wnile leaning over. and. as his head
was immersed, he could give no outcry
visitor saw the little legs. but the
boys face was blue. and there were no
signs of pulse or respiration when res
cue9- Inc rather, after two hours
work. brought the boy back to con-
sGousness.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
PRESIDENT GOAAUTES
SENTENCE OF WOMAN

After almost five years struggle for
freedom, Mrs. Nancy Miller. OF Indian
Territory, was today released from the
Columbus, Ohio. penitentiary, and start
ed homeward 10 care for her five chill
dren. suffering from a fathers inability
70 care for them.
The woman's high temper was her. IN
doing Angered In a dispute with
neighboT. Mrs Alice Burk. over some
gOslings. Nancy shot her dead with
revolver. Eer previously unblemished
reputation saved her from a verdict OF
murder In the hrst degree. Her ex-
emplary conduct as a prisoner has re-
suited IN the President committing her
sentence. to take effect Immediately. Her
sentence OF ten years would not have ex-
plrd until 1911.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Another Fire
In Big Stable
At Baltimore

BALTIMORE. Aug. S.-4Fire COM
menced shortly before noon today in
the big stables Of the Baltimore Trans
fer Company. covering almost half a
city block, at Front and Low streets.
Owing to the fact that almost the en-
tire fire department was in another part
OF the city lighting the fire at the Bal
timOre and Ohio grain elevator, the
flames gained great headway, and In
minutes the entire building was one
mass Of flames.
Leaping across a ten-foot alley, the
fire caught the large siX-stOry chair fac
tory Of Hechinger Brothers, which was
soon burning herCely-
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Aug. S--The Re
publican League IS being attacked from
all sides because It has arranged odd
contests for women at its picnic. TO be
held on August "a. they are beauty
competitions. including beautiful fore
arm match. and the wading race. the
latter coming in for most Of the com
plant.
Churchmen, club women. religious
societies and other bodies have criticised
the program. especially the wading con-
test. II IS to be held In an improvised
pool of clear water.
The farther from the bank a con-
testant wades the deeper the water.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
EDITH HUNTS FUNERAL
HELD THIS AFTERN00

Funeral services for little Edith NJ.
Hunt, the fOur-year-old girl who was
killed by a drop Of sixty feet through
the skylight Of the house IN y street
will be held late this afternoon. The
child was on the roof of the house with
her father who is a caretaker at the
home Of william 2. Emo. While his
back was turned 10 her she stepped on
the glass OF the slIylight and was
dashed to the basement floor. The child
died in the Children's Hospital Monday
night after having suffered for three
days with a fractured skull.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Girls May Go Wdding
But Mustn't Get Wet

The prize goes 10 the contestant who
wades farthest without wetting her
skirts.
The league gave a picnic last year
that was attended by 1000 persons, and
with the added interest which the wad-
ing contests will arouse II IS expected
fully 5000 will be on hand this year
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
MONUMENT TO JEFF DAVIS
TO BE BUILT BY ALABAMA

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug s-The
bin providing for a monument to Jecer-
son Davis was signed today. The monu-
ment viii be erected near the spot where
he took the oath Of office as president
OF the CnnfederacY
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
ALFONSO CROSSES FRONTIER
IN AUTO WITH QUEEN

CAMBRO, France. Aug s.-King
Gus retinue, after d drive across the
frontier IN automobiles, lunched here,
and then returned 20 st. Sebastian,
Spain.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
WOmen'S NeCkWear

Remnants OF Chiffon Ruching in
T0r5s T0itS. lse SiA's' Length. aRa '2i9as. %S@
nant Price ,........--.-----.r---.
Embroidered Turnover Col - l.
lars, 1Oc value Remnant N6k
rice .-....--..-s'--... ...---s-..---
Silk Bow Ties IN black and ~.
red only: 25c value. Rem ~
nant Price. -
Null Ties, some with embroidered
ends. others trimmed with ~
lace and tucks. l9c value, IL
Remnant Price .......-....
Jet Stock Collars. with or or
without tabs. sold regularly
for 13c. Remnant Price. ~
Lace Coax Collars IN White and
Butter Color, round and Lnr
pointed effects. values I'D AOk
10 $3.50. Remnant Price.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Children'S Goods

Remnant lot Children's Percale
Dresses, Flannel Skirts. K
Sacoues Muslin Drawers, etc.
All are well made and lace 7c
trimmed. not all sizes; regu-
lar 25c values Remnant price
Remnant lot Children's White and
Colored Dresses, small sizes, slightly
soiled and mussed. Values nnr
up to 800. Remnant NV
Remnant lot Children's Muslin
Night Gowns, with tucked yokes,
ruffle around neck and Nfr
sleeves. sizes up TO years. IL
Remnant price--.-.-...---.--.-
Remnant lot Children's Null and
Pique Hats and Baby Bonnets,
slightly soiled and mussed- nEr
Values up to 75c. Remnant ~
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Domestic Remnants

NH ends OF yArd-wide Standard
percales IN a large variety OF new
styles and coorings, such as stripes,
checks, broken plaics, figures and
dots. in lengths from 10 u ar
yards. Regular 12lzc value.
Remnant price.....----..--.-...
Remnants Of seersucker dress ging-
hams. including Bates, A. +. G, and
Red Seal. IN stripes. checks and
broken plaids, also plain colors, IN
Hight blue, pink. tan, gray, OK n Sr
blood, etc. Regular 121kc ~
value Remnant price,.
MIL ends Of 32-inch feather-proof
bed ticking, IN neat blue and white
stripes. In lengths from TO 1Ff
10 yards. Regular 25C value.
Remnant prlce-----------------
80 dozen 2 X 80 seconds Standard
Bleached Sheets, full yards wide.
hand torn and irOned, finished with
deep hem. made out OF close ar
woven undressed cotton. Reg A1(
ular sec value. Special Friday
Mil ends Of yard-wide unbleached
cotton. q heavy. close woven quality
IN lengths from % % yards. TIC
Regular 10c value. Remnant 4
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The Washington times., 1907-08-08
BAPTISTS ELECTED
At ALEXANDRIA
First ChurchNames Officers
for Ensuing Year.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, AUG. 8

The annual meeting Of the congrega-
ton OF the First Baptist Church was
held in the lecture room OF that church
last evening. Considerable business Of
interest, but Of a routine nature, was
transacted, amer whicn the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
James r. Mansfield, clerk; Samuel
Pitts. treasurer; Mrs. Hullhsh. organ
list; Miss Mamie Williamson. pianist Of
the Sunday school.
The following were elected delegates
10 the Potomac Association, which viii
meet at Marshall next Wednesday:
Capt. J. W. Woody. James r. Mansfield,
Walter Kerrick and John I. Nails.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Travelling Goods
Priced to Go Quickly

AAOOU W w XSASAA
japanese Suit Cases. some with
leather corners and handles; sizes,
o TO &c inches: values Ct IN
up TO S2SS. Remnant ny
3 Canvas Trunks. 26-inch size, sheet
iron bottom. iron trim
mlngs and Excelsior C1 no
brass lock, worth S2.9S. y YIN
Remnant price.....-......
l Fine Grain Leather High-cut
Bag. all leather lined and covered
frame Actual 500 q 40
value. Remnant %. 4Y
l High Grade Genuine Alligator
Travelling Bag, size Il q 40
inch. leather lined: sold Oh az
for Sl2 Remnant price
l 4O-inch Trunk. two brass locks
and trimmings, deep hat tray and
compartments; actual g 4 90
5000 value. Remnant SN
2 Handmade Sole Leather Suit
Cases, French edge, heavy linen
lined; real worth, q A0
$1,000 Remnant pO.4S
Drlce........'..---..
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

Today is the thirty-fourth anniversary
Of the burning OF the steamer Wawasett.
The Wawasett, which was an excursion
steamer plying on the Potomac, was
burned while on a trip down the river.
Seventy-two persons lost their lives by
the burning Of the vessel, among whom
were a number OF AleNandrlans
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

In the corporation court, Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding. r. H Cox was
appointed administrator Of the estate
OF the late John Greene
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

The board Of governors Of the Old
Dominion Boat Club met last evening
and leceted Louis Duffy, secretary pro
tenn, and John Graham, lieutenant pro
tenn. The boat club is thinking OF TAX
ing part in the regatta at Colonial
Beach on Labor Day.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

In the corporation court, Judge Har-
rlson, Of Winchester. presiding, a decree
was entered In the case of the Kuhn
Generator Company against the Nation
al Vaccine and Formaldehyde Company,
incorporated, directing the defendant
company to pay the complainants 5000
and directing r. II. Cox. city sergeant,
TO make an inventory Of the property
attached.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

Howard T. Underwood has been ap-
pointed manager Of the J. NJ. Hin Com
pany in this city. Mr.. Underwood has
booked a number Of new attractions for
the opera house this coming season.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Notes and Personals.

Ada v zell, the infant daughter Of
Raymond and Nellie Zell. died at her
parents home. 12S North Fayette street.
this morning.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

A meeting Of the Veteran Friendship
Fire Engine Company was neld at their
hall. in South Alfred street, last even
ing Much business Of interest 70 that
company was up for discussion, but no
action was taken
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

The Reliance steam fire engine com
pany is today giving its first excursion
TO Luna Park. There win be a base
ball game and many other attractions.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

EmbrOiderieS
&c and Sc Cambria EN- n ar
broidery. Edges and Inser-
tions. Remnant Price, yd... - -
3sc and SOC Nainsook Err nFr
broidery All-overs. Remnant. ~
Price, yard-.........-..-..-...
3ec Swiss Embroidery nnf
Flouncings; slightly mussed. y y
Remnant Price, a yard. - -
19c double edge Corset-strap a.
Embroidery. Remnant Price,
a yard. .......-........-.......
15c large Embroidery nr
Medalllons. Remnant NJ
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The Washington times., 1907-08-08

The Columbia Fire Engine Company
held a meeting at their hail in South St
Asaph street. with Vice President Grtf-
fifth presiding. The company accepted
an Invitation to attend the twenty-first
annual convention of the Virginia State
Firemen's Association at Newport News
on the 18th, 18th, and Both inst.
The following officers were elected:
w. X. Griffith, vice president; delegates.
r. l.. Merchant, J. L. Pettey, George
Morris, John Travers, Walter Hughes;
alternates, A. Baccigolupi, +. c. Craven,
J. L. Duffey, Samuel Elliott and VIII
kan Craven
The city school board held a special
meeting at their rooms, in the Peabody
School building, at the corner Of Alfred
and King streets, and elected Mrs. Cora
Kelly a teacher in Washington School
for White Boys TO fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Miss Fan
ME Wilson.
City Sergeant Cox and Common
wealth's Attorney Brent viii, II is eX-
pected, return 70 this city tomorrow.
having in charge Captain Hickman,
who was IN charge OF the tug Margaret.
which had in tow the barge Norfolk.
which left this port with an unsatished
attachment on her cargo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
BASEBALL AT BLOCTON.
VIII Edwards Is Placed In JaiI Along With Son.

Centreville, September, 15.-(Special.1- Yesterday there was a game of baseball played at Blocton. Ala. between the Cen treville and Blocton baseball teams. The game proved a battle royal between these two teams and resulted In a score of to 8 in favor of the Centreville team. Jeff Jones, Centreville's star pitcher. proved too much for West, who pitched for the Blocton nine About 1000 people witnessed the game and great enthusiasm was mnai- fested A large crowd went from Cen treville to witness the game. Batteries, Centreyille: Jones and Peters; Blocton, West and Ellis.
 Will Edwards, a white man in the northern part of the county, was landed in jail here this morning with several charges against him. It Is alleged that Edwards was drunk on the passenger train coming from Blocton and made life burden for the other passengers. Edwards has a son in jail here and was coming to see this son when he was placed in the tolls of the law.
 The meeting at the Baptist church at this place Is still in progress and con- siderable interest is being manife0ed. The Rev. John M. Thomas is an able preacher and has done much good in this com munity.
 Senator H. F. Reynolds addressed large crowd of citizens today at Lowery Town in the northern part of the county, where an educational rally was held.
 Capt. J. D. Mayberry, Col. J. A. Fair, Register in Chancery L. H. Nunnelee and Sheriff James G. Oakley will leave on Monday for Columbia, Tenn, to attend the races at that place. It Is under stood that they will purchase some fine horses while on this trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
THE REV. MIR. JONES TALKS.
The Prohibition Campaign Is Waeine
 Warm at GreenviIIe.

Greenville, September 15.-Special J. Never before has prohibition so filled the hearts of the people of the county, and the great audience that greeted the Rev. R. R. Jones yesterday was but an expression of their enthusiasm on the subject. The large auditorium of the court house, the gallery and steps lead ing thereto were filled and men crowded fin the vestibule to hear the speaker. Many ladies and boys were in the audi ence, for this is a fight in which they have vital interest.
 The address was strong and practical, the speaker was never more fin earnest. When a request was made that all the voters in the house who would work and vote to stand and hold up their hands there were a very few in the house who did not quickly respond The election takes place Saturday week. September 21
 MT. Jones spent only one day in Green vile, leaving In the afternoon for Elba, where he will begin revival services to- morrow.
 Mss Freeman Of Montgomery Is the guest of Mrs. D. M. Powell
 MT and Mrs. C. C. Stewart have gone to New York, whore the former will at tend the National Retail Druggists as- sociation.
 MT and Mrs. C. E. Brooks, MT. and Mrs. F. M. Searcy, J. E. Holmes, Miss Ida Hawkins, MT. and Miss Preister of Ft. Deposit spent yesterday in town and attended the lecture at the court house
 Miss Matte Lazenby, who has been vfs- iting her sister Mrs. J. c. Lazenby, left this morning for her home near Augusta, Ga. Mrs. Reynolds accompanied her to Montgomery, where they will visit rel atives until Tuesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-16
FINANcIER's COMMENT.
Bank Statement Fails to Show Import
 ant Changes.

New York, September 15.-The Finan- cier will say:
 Last weeks statement of the associated banks was a somewhat remarkable ex- hibit in that 1t failed for the third con- secutive week to indicate what t was reasonably expected to show, tho impor- tant changes In loans and deposits re- sulting from the banking operations of the week. Such operations 1t would seem of much magnitude owing to the specu- lative movements in the markets and also to the changes incident to bond and other negotiations
 The statement, however disclosed an increase of but $3,75o,00o in loans and a deacrease of only s1,s33,6Oo in general de- posits. Moreover the return did not make good proof, the sum of the de- crease in cash less the increase In loans calling for reduction of $4S6.S00 in de- posits, whereas this item was dimin- ished by s1,632, 600. The loss of cash shown by the bank statement'swas sS61 900; the estimates which were based on the week show an increase of about z, ,000, ,0O0. The discrepancy between the OIIlc1aly re- ported loss and the estimated gain can not be accounted for on the suppositior that 1t was due to the average system nor was the increase in public deposits responsible therefore as such increase was only s954,6OO; the reduction in gen. eral deposits was, as above noted s1 632,- 600, and the decrease in reserve require ments was, therefore. s4oS, ,150. deductlng which from the loss of $SS1, 800 in cash left s453, $50, as the decrease in surplus reserve to s6s1S.7oO. Computed upon the basis of deposits less those of $30,0726O0 public funds, the surplus is $14, $50. It may be noted that the increase of S945600 in pub lie deposits last week compared with September T. follows again in the pre- vious week of s1,2O090O. so that the total increase in this item for the fortnight Is g. 146, TOO. which seems to show the extent of the relief to the New York City banks through the distribution of public funds by the secretary of the treasury. The daily average of bank clearings for the week was s27o, O.00o, clearings on Satur- day, refiecting Fridays business, were $289 94S, ,553.