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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
WIFE'S NOSE GUT OFF
BY ANGERED HUSBAND

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. May IA
John Berge, carpenter of Central CITY.
round on coming home that his wife had
been helping neighbor do her washing
and N rage attacked Mrs. Berge with
a razor
She fed, screaming, pursued by the
husband; who slashed her as she ran.
one cash cutting off her nose
Berge's aged mother went To her
daughter-in-law's aid, and the maddened
man struck the gray-haired mother and
Berge Is in Jail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
People Pay for Reform
Under Restrictive LawS
j. H. GORE

TO the Editor Of The Washington Times:
In continuation OF the letter Of Mr.
Sullivan. that appears in The Times Of
Friday. II might be said that the people
or Arkansas found such difficulty IN
placing their insurance that they sue
ceeded in having the anti-insurance law
repealed during the last session Of the
State Legislature. The attitude Of the
State toward corporations. and their
abortve attempt 10 Dust the Inter
national Harvester Company from the
State, made financial institutions so
timid and so suspicious as TO what steps
might be taken next. that they declined
TO place loans in the State, and interest
rates ran up to per cent, and business
came practically 10 a standsuu.
people Paid Twice"
A curious fact developed during the
period when foreign insurance com
panies were debarred from the State.
Local companies could organize. solicit
inSur ance, and re-insure their risks In
foreign companies. In this way the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
CRESSY SKETCH A HIT;
GOOD BILL AT CHASE

''In Car Two-Stateroom One from
the pen of VIII NJ. Cressy, is unquee-
tionably one of the most pleasing
sketches that has been presented at
Chase's Theater this season. 1t en-
braces plenty of comedy. bright. witty
dialogue. and fast action The plot is
well defined and kept well in the fore
ground throughout the twenty minutes
that # takes to present the act. rs
chief recommendation, however, is it's
originality.
Miss Mia Allen is a comedienne of de-
ctded ability, and her naturalness wins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
BOYS HELD FOR ASSAULT
ON YOUNG GIRLS CHARGE

Two OF the three boys who were ar
raigned before Judge De Lacy. of the
Juvenile Court, on the charge of having
assaulted Florence Corcoran Sat,,r,la :,
hlght, were held on $500 bond TO await
a nearing by the grand Jury.
FheIlx keppler. the other lad who was
there being no proof against biy1 T-' w.
Two boys held were Joseph SoIaskv-
against whom the principal charSes ays
preferred, and Albert Luckett' All
Inree We're represented by Attornav
Campbell Darlington. The case ~ iUi rs = ::
peeted to come up before the grand inv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
BOMB FOR KING,
CHILDREN HURT

ROME. May A-An official investiga-
ton is reported to have been begun into
the circumstances OF the alleged bomb
explosion at POnte Lag Oscuro, which
it is believed, was due 10 a plot against
the life OF King Victor Emmanuel.
A train on which the King was a pas
senger was due in the station Just four
minutes after the explosion occurred.
Ihree children were injured. A man
named Antonio is under arrest on lie
charge OF having had the bomb IN his
possession.
1t Is hoped some confession can be
drawn from him. He has so far refused
70 tell anything about himself or what
brought him TO Ponte Lag Oscuro.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
EXAMINERS ON BOOKS.
HE SHOOTS HIMSELF

COLUMBUS. Ohio, May 14-W. c,
Wallace, cashier Of the Columbus post
office, shot himself in the head. in
fiicting a wound which physicians say
will result In death. Inspectors had
started TO examine the accounts of the
cashier. Wallace was at the postoffice
during the morning. but did not return
IN the afternoon.
postmaster Krumm, late in the after
noon, went 70 Wallaces home. Just as
hrumm was entering the house a shot
rang out, and it was discovered Walla "a
had shot himself
The postoffice inspectors have not vet
made any report Of their examination
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

One railroad ought not to be al
lowed to buy or lease another one
without Government authority, and
Government approval of the terms
in the transaction. Because if a
railroad may issue it's commitments
in the form of a guarantee to pay
a very high rental under a lease, it
amounts in the end, when properly
manipulated, to az indirect method
of increasing capitalization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
INF ANT IN CRIB
ATTACKED BY RATS

SOUTH NORwALK. Conn, MAY IA
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
john Mangonine. of Westport. is in a
serious condition from rat bites. Shorld
she recover her face will be dishgured
Tor lie The parents We're awakened bv
the cries OF the child and found her in
the crib soaked in blood. Rats had
bitten away one Of the child's eyelids
and gnawed a long cash in one check
The physicians think that the child will
recover II blood poisoning does not set
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
FATHER GOES INSANE
WHEN SON JOINS NAVY

PANA. III May I4.-After giving per-
1 MISSION to his two sons, Clyde and
navy, William Rhoades, a nroninent
citizen, became demented as the train
pulled out of the city, and is now con-
fined in the city jail. He followed the
tram down IN a vain endeavor to catch
Recruiting Officer Miller.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

1t is given out that Thomas F. Ryan
has accumulated enough and will retire.
He has made very efficient arrange
ments. however, to keep a large number
Of folks working on his accumulation
project after he retires.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

insurer paid two commissions, Illus
tratlng again Mr.. Sullivan's contention
that the people paid for the reform.
whenever one Legislature passes re-
strlctive laws claiming a lofty desire TO
protect Its people from real or fancied
grievances, wise solon IN every other
legislature Is sure 20 seek 20 demon
strate how watchfUl he IS by endeavor-
ing 10 secure the passage Of a Law more
orastlc than Its predecessors.
Frenzied Emulation.
This was true in the case Of the fnsur-
ance laws that followed the passage Of
the Armstrong measures in New York
and since Missouri started the wave OF
antitrust legislation the States have
wed with one another in devising bills
that would keep beyond its borders any
corporation that could be regarded as n
trust even If it, judged by all stand
ARCS, were known TO be a benefit 10
every interest within the State
y IS 10 be hoped that there uay come
oeiore enterprise is impaired a realiza-
ION OF the fact that economic evolution
should be directed. and not arrested nv,
artificial and arbitrary barriers.
J. II. GORE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
DEPUTY AUDITOR
FOR ALLEGED FORGERY

DELAWARE BAY, Ohio. May 1.-THE
grand jury has returned fifty-nine in
Gictments against Deputy Auditor,H. w.
Simpson for defrauding the county Of
over 81, 100 by forged warrants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
AGED 0HI0AN DEAD;
HELPED ELECT LINCOLN

BELLEVUE. Ohio. May 14-Phiiip N,
Schuyler is dead. aged eighty-seven
years. He was a delegate to the Repub
llcan national convention in Chicago in
1850. and seconded the motion which
coin, thus deciding the nomination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

Don't bother TO figure up just how
much you would have made il you had
followed that bunch on the wheat crop.
tn only make you uncomfortable, and
not improve your financial status.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

The new Chamber of Commerce has
the satisfaction of knowing that none Of
its offices had TO seek very far 10 find
the man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

Before our able young Health officer
concurred with DR.. Osler, he prob
ably TOOK scientific note Of the youth
of his superior officers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

Spring appears actually to have ar
rived, but il will be better not to
mention it publicly. lest the timid crea-
ture get scared away once more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

The District has $500, 600 TO spend for
supplies this year Maybe it can buy a
skinner for the James Creek Canal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

Mexico seems likely after all to get
an excuse to grab off Central America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

The American sailors ir those contests
al Hampton Roads, let US hope. have
merely been showing a proper chivalry
ana consideration for their guests, in
railing TO win any OF the prizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

This seasons crop Of eagles which
carry away children Is larger than usual,
which is taken to signify that the cor
respondents in the rural sections have
found II a dull and backward season
In the matter OF news as we'll as crops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14

Now, II the wireless apparatus OF the
steamer carrying Mr.. and Mrs. Corey
TO Europe Will have the grace TO break
down, there Viii be several DAYS OF
comparative comfort.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
On. Of rhnsa Eahlns.

One day the Fox made complaint to
the Lion and had the Hare summoned
before the king Of beasts. When she
had arrived the Lion said:
"As I understand this case, the Fox
complains that the Hare runs away
from his society and thereby shows a
distrust of him and causes him to feel
humillated"
'Yes, that is exactly the case" re.
piled Reynard. "Only two days ago
followed her for over a mile, but she
would not heed my voice. 1t is not q
bit sociable Of her"
"Is this true?" was asked Of the
Hare.
1T is, but you must know that the
Foxes prey on the Hares and thnt II
do not run away stand to be eaten"
Il have no thoughts OF eating her" /"
said the Fox. "ln fact, it is so long
since I have devoured a Hare that /
no longer care for the taste. You, o
King OF Beasts, have commanded that
all the inhabitants of the forest dwell
together in harmony. l simply desire
to carry out my part, but how can ] II
the Hare looks upon me as a bloody
minded vlllainT
"That is true" said the Lion after a
moments thought, "and I shall ar
range to have one OF the Hare's legs
tied up. so that she cannot run so fast. "
"Alas, it will be my death if you dor
walled the Hare.
"'Tis a decision that shows your
wisdom, o Lion" added the Fox. with
a sly grin on his face.
Eyes, 1t shall be DONE" continued the
Lion, "but that you may not be tempt
ed to eat her / shall order that you
wear n muzzle while abroad in the for
est. That's ALL believe"
Moral-Nothing is more uncertain
than the digging Of pit for the othev
fellow.-M. Quad.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
A. Ola Tin,e Alderman.

Several patrons Of the restaurant at
Broadway and Tenth street were lunch
ing there few days ago. seated at a
table between the corner windows on
the second floor which commanded a
fine view down Broadway, which
makes a sharp turn at Tenth street.
Said one Of them: do you know that
this bend In Broadway was made in
order to save a tree? Well, It was. AS
originally planned. Broadway would
have cut a slice Off the lawn Of Hen
Dirk Brevoort, who ran a tavern in
the Dutch farmhouse which stood
where Grace church now Is. He was
On alderman. like many Of his profes-
sion today, and not only succeeded in
saving the magnificent tree In the
shade of which his customers fingered
over their pipes 70 watch the traffic on
Bloomingdale road. but about 1919 al
so prevented the opening Of Eleventh
street from Fourth avenue TO Broad.
way, which would have necessitated
the tearing down OF his tavern."-New
York sun.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
A snrnrise partY.

A surprise party was given Mrs. Ly-
dia NJ. Vansant at her home, No. 2ll
East Sixth street. in honor Of her BIRTH
day She received some beautiful pre-
sents and fifty souvenir postal cards
in honor of the event. Among those
present werei Mr.. and Mrs. William
Vansant, Mr.. and Mrs. George Will
mams, Miss Catherine Wilson, George
Williams. Miss Reba Vansant Miss
katie Williams, Miss Maggie Allbund
Miss Annie Wadsley, Miss clara
Grimes, Miss Tressa Nicholson, Miss
Ella Brown, Paul Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Whitesel, Miss Annie Pustin
Charles Williams, Miss Pustill, George
ID. Williams. Mrs. Gertie Wingate, Mr.
Armstrong, Mrs. Lydia Biddle' Miss
Elsie Biddle, Mr. and Mrs. w. y
Waltz, Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Lynum, Mr.
and Mrs John Williams, Mr.. and Mrs
Benson, Miss Edna Benson, Miss Leila
Lyman, Leroy and Marvin Vansant
and Hazel Nansant.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
Hsdn't Been Drunk.

He evidently wasn't used TO the ways
Of big hotels He looked as though he
might have been from some Kansas
farm and was in a large city for the
first time. Somehow he had heard that
the next morning men who had been
absorbing intoxicants drink lots Of Ice
water.
"say." he said to c. T. Newton be-
hind the desk at the Shirley hotel about
8 o'clock In the morning, "the other
clerk last night told me to ask fer
Things over the little telephone in my
room when l wanted 'em."
ayes" said Newton.
"Well, this morning. about a half an
hour ago. asked fer a glass Of Ice
water Some girl answered the tele.
phone"
'Yes."
"Well. l don't like to be took fer a
heavy drinker. I wasn't drunk last
night"
"What do you meanT
"Jes' thls l didn't get no glass Of ice
water. That girl sent me up a whole
pitcher. II looked mighty much to me
like she thought / was full Of liquor
last night and would need a whole
pitcher. A glass would "a been
enough" And as he turned and strobe
away he wore one Of those Guess
didn't call him down, eh?" looks
Denver Post.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
GRANGE ENTERTAINS
sneclal to The Evenlne Ionrnnl.


CENTERVILLE. Del. April 19.-rhe
members Of Centre Grange No II. Patrons
Of Husbandry, had "a most pleasant even
ing in their rooms at Centerville Hail.
when the members took It upon themselvJs
to entertain their sister members. The
lecturer Robert Mccullough. started the
exercises BY calling on Mr.. Grandhome,
who gave good talk on the care of dumb
animals. W. Woods, II. Dill, w. IIobsou
and f. Smith entertained with tricks of
hypnotism which caused much mirth A
French song was sung by ]. Grandhome.
S. Carver gave q select reading, and ].
Grandhome played some selection on the
accordian. T.. e. stearllng then recited
"Oneita," w. Woods and c. Grandhomc
took part in a little play Mr.. dupont
gave a good talk. W. Hobson then gave a
number Of selections on the phonograph
and two violin solos were given by C.
Morris S. Organ gave a select reading
and H. Dnworth gave a short history of
the grange
State Master Hervey Walker made an
address on the success Of the grange IN
general and also complimented Centre
Grange on its healthy condition and show
ed much pleasure as he heard read the
applications Of fifteen prospective men,
bcrs. All went to the room below, where
refreshments were cnjoyeS
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
WOmen's S Gloves

Just received a shipment Of IL
button length gloves, in the new
shades of tan. Our line of all
lengths aud colors is complete in
kid, silk and Isle. At this store
you get only the dependable kind.
Kid Gloves, colors tan and black,
Is, II and 10 button lengths, S2.OJ,
$500. $3.50.
Kid Gloves, steel shades, IL and
10 button lengths, S2.75 and $500.
Lisle Gloves, black, white, steel,
II and 10 button length, SSc, 81. 90,
S1.25.
Six Gloves. colors black, white,
steel. pink and blue. II and 1t
button lengths, SIPS. s1.50, s1.75
and $500 a pair.
II button length in tan, Sl.75.
One and two clasp Isle gloves,
all shades, 25c and soc.
One and two clasp silk gloves
lall shades, SOC, 75c and $l.0O.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
228-23O KING STREET.

was given farewell party on Wednesday
evening by a number OF her friends.
Among those present were Misses Lila
Jones. Ethel Mulin, Elwilda seltzer, Anna
Brown, Ella Allen, Laura and Bertha
Bullen, Reba Baxter, May Jones. Beulah
King. Efhe Eckman, Anna Pleffer' Mrs
Harry Pleffcr. Mrs. Robert Lang' Lea
Brown. William Nickerson, George Me
ginnis. Charles Workman, Edgar kop-
lin. Harry Allen, Grover and George
Walker Leslie B. HILBERT Walter Red
mile Joseph Osbourn. Raymond Mont
gomery. Alison Blizzard. Theodore Pleffei
and G. Pleffer.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
The Msdrioai.

The word madrigal sounds very
formidable TO beginner in music.
More than once have heard the ques-
tlon, "What Is a madrigalT Strictly
speaking a madrigal is an elaborate
vocal composition in from three to six
parts, generally sung in chorus. The
melody should not be carried through
a single part. but should be dispersed
in phrases through the different voices
IN the conversational manner peculiar
TO the music Of the sixteenth nd sew
entecnth centuries. The tEpe uadrieel
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
Social Notes
Personal and Social Notes

Prof essor Seweu Downs, of summit
Bridge. was a recent visitcr in this
city.
Miss Ella and Anna McCioskey Of
Summit Bridge, have been ,isiting re-
latives here.
Mrs. Arthur Willis, of Fair Hill. Is
the guest of her parents MI. and Mrs
Amos S1ott here.
A r. Connolly Of sharptown, has
accepted a position in this city.
Miss Maria d. Heacock Is the guest
Of friends in Media.
Miss Bertha Pepper, who has been
visiting relatives in this city, has re-
turned to her home in Prospect Park.
Mrs. Jennie Mclaughlin, of Chester
has been the guest of friends in this
city
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j. Brand,
formerly Of this city. but now Of Wash
ington, d. c., spent Wednesday with
friends here.
william II. Hemping and son have
been visiting friends at Clayton
Mr. ana Mrs S. J.. Rogers of Clay
ton, have been spending few days
with friends here.
e NJ. Wdso was a clayton visitor
last Mon5ay.
William n. Mansley Is on a trip to
Baltimore and Washington.
Earl NJ. Shockiey, Of Townsend, has
accepted a position with business
firm I'm this city.
Miss Florence Miller. Of Philadelphia,
is visiting Mrs. John a. Walls.
Miss Elizabeth Cooper CT Konton, is
visiting friends in this ETY..
Mrs. Daniel NJ. Bailey, Of smyrna, IS
being entertained by Mrs. John NJ.
TruaX.
Miss Harriet A. Bolen. OF Ellzton.
made brief visit to relatives here
Yesterday
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
In Durance Vile
By Homer johnson


thing was going 10 happen when l got
up this morning feeling like a hero"
Judith and the servant girls with
drew, and the boy fastened In search
OF help, while the gardener paced up
and down and halted at intervals TO
assure the prisoner that the slightest
move 70 regain his liberty would re-
suit In sudden death. For a time
Radles seemed desirous Of maintain
ing a conversation and forcing ex-
plantations, but he was discouraged SO
often and with such bloodthirstiness
that he finally gave It up.
An hour later. by means Of the
telephone, two blcyclists and an auto,
Teddy managed to get into communi-
cation with Constable Drew. At
/ o'clock that official appeared, accom-
/ panied by a crowd Of men and boys
and dogs to the number Of forty. Most
OF the men were armed the dogs ready
to bite aud the boys TO yell Miss Ju-
( dlth stood under a tree and told her
! story, and when it was finished the
constable looked about on the crowd
and said:
IF this hain't clew. then my ten
years as a constable goes for nothing.
want you all to take notice that It
was my stopping here and giving the
/ gal p'inters that has resulted in the
capture OF the desperatest and das-
tardest criminal In the annals Of
crime"
Then the crowd moved on the ga
rage. Rafles had been very quiet for
the last half hour. There was a ten
minute discussion as to whether holes
should be cut in the door and the pris
oner shot down without mercy OF
whether he should be given a chance
to surrender and go to state prison FOL
life. 1t was the pleading Of Miss Ju
dlth that decided the constable In IA
vor Of the latter course.
The question had just been decided
when Widow Long, her son and two
sisters arrived from the city, and Fred
proceeded to take charge. Under his
directions, with the constable q good
second and the gardener a shaky third
the force was formed In a crescent
and the garage door thrown open.
Resistance to the law means deathr
shouted the leader as he stepped bacl
and made ready with his shotgun.
There was no resistance. Out from
the sweat box in which he had beer
imprisoned for hours came a demur'
and perspiring young man Of eigh
and twenty. After one long look a
him Fred Lang threw up his hand
and gasped out;
! Holy smoke. but it's Paul stevensg
, Paul Stevens, the wealthy youni
bachelor and clubmanl He had com
J down to look over the Agnew place
t which was for sale, and the deaf oil
Mr. Jones had directed him wrongly
! OF course the constable and his crow
e departed: Of course Paul was introdul
4 ed all around; Of course he stayed {
e dinner.
t The Agnew villa was not bought III
b til a year later. though the prisoner
{ carried an option on it, He wanted t
be, sure Of n certain condition befor
buying, and that was announced sey
) eral weeks since his engagement t
. Judith Lang.
: The garage now being erected on th
2 place will have telephone communica
} tion with the house. so that any on
) suddenly and illegally and unlawful
imprisoned therein may use the vii
l to vouch for his identity and respecta
bility.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
vrru Practical Christian.

A penevolent old man who lived on
his farm in Iowa never refused sheltei
to any who might ask it Of him. His
many friends demonstrated with him
about this characteristic, knowing that
many INSCRIPTIONS hobOes would avail
themselves Of the opportunity and that
there was great danger. Of the old
man being robbed. To these remon-
strances the old man replied that he
believed in practical Christianity"
But" said one OF his friends. "this
seems very impractical. Suppose one
Of these men took It into his head to
rob YOU one nirAts"
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
Special

A few dozen of our Z. R. special
perfect fitting Corset, made of silk
Batiste, $3.50 value, on sale Satur-
day and Monday at $500.
No trouble to fit the stout form
in a Memo or Royal Worcester
'Adiusto". Especially models for
the stout form, Long or Short
Waist, $500.
S1.OO Silk Batiste Girdles, 59c.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
A Eisbtlno state.

whenever you scratch Kansas his
tory you hnd a fight No territory Of
equal size has had so much war over
so many different causes. Her story In
Indian fighting. gambler nghting, out
law fighting. town site lighting and po-
lltical fighting is not approached by
any other portion Of the west.-Outlng
Magazine
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
Tne ID RandoIph Wantsd.

Can you put me in no way to be-
come a successful rogue to an amount
that may throw an air Of dignity over
the transaction and divert the atten-
ton Of the gaping public from the
enormity OF the .offense to that Of the
sum?-From a Letter Of John Ran
dolph Of Roanoke to DR.. John Brock
enbrough.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19

aas no accompaniment ans form
song IS considered English, but
thought to have had its origin In the
Netherlands. The exact derivation oi
the word Is not known. The frs
madrlgals are believed to have beer
morning songs. shepherds lays o.
songs in praise Of the yirgin.-Circll
Magazine.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
What she Wanted % Know.

''You are going to marry a rich wild
over who has three children"
"Oh, know that" replied the beau
tiful girl. "but I'd like to find out
what we are going to do with the chill
dren. for. as he says, they certainly
need a mothers care."-St Louis Re
public.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
W0men's Tan Hosiery

A new and pretty line Of
Women's Tan Hosiery here in
abundance, at old prices.
Lace and pain Lisle Tan hose,
25c.
Lisle Lace, Tan, 35c or 3 pair fol
81 90.
Lisle lace tan hose, SOC.
Misses and children S tan hose,
15c and 25c.