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The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
EX-JUDGE RAPS SALOONS.
Apson 8 TnyIOr Talks at Prohibition
Meeting of evils


Prohibition spirit ran high last night
at Union NJ. f. Church, at an echo"
meeting Of the recent w. c. T. L. con-
vention in Nashville, Tenn Many people
from all sections of the city interested
in the fight against LIQUOR were present.
cartoon showing the overthrow Of
whisky dealers by the W c T L. filed
large blackboard that occupied prorni-
nent position in the ROOM
Former Judge AnsOn s Taylor said
that the saloons Of this city have cost
the government 81. 0S5, 492 during the year
ended June 30. 1906 To prove this he
produced statistics showing that Congress
appropriated Sl,579. .6g9 for the maintenance
OF jails. warehouses;. asylums. and other
institutions. which he declared were the
direct results Of rum shops, while the
total amount received by the government
from fines and saloon licenses was only
1914 2O7
The belief was expressed that every
member of Congress from the South will
stand by prohibition If the citizens of
the District Of Columbia demand il.
The fact that in Washington. where
more young men OF the army and
navy reside, 600 saloons have been
licensed. than in any other city in the
Union, was denounced as an outrage and
a disgrace to our government and TO civ
liZation.
Addresses were made by Mrs. Margaret
Ellis. superintendent OF legislative work
OF the national society Of the w G T. u;
Mrs. Sydney n. Phillips. president of the
lie Droit Union, of Washington; Mrs.
Don P. Blaine. president Of the young
woman's branch Of the w. c. T. L.. in
this city, and Mrs. c. H Hanson. OF the
lexington Union. Rev. S. Reese Murray.
pastor Of tie Union NJ. z, Church, pro
nOunced the benediction.
The next meeting of the local union
will be held Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock at Douglas Memorial NJ. E..
Church, Eleventh and H streets north
east.
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Pure, HeaithfuL Refreshing
Ab0Ninarl;s
"zhe Queen Of Table Waters"

beat Mr.. Bryan had been removed from
the list OF possible candidates.
johnson Is Discussed.
Gov. Johnson came in for his share OF
comment. but there were few of the
committeeman who would express a pref
erence for him. although many Of them
admitted him a big man and a possibility
for 1905
While the committee was discussing the
question Of what city should get the con-
vention, Mr.. Johnson. Of Texas. offered
n resolutions for publicity for campaign
funds. and. after being amended by Sen
ator Tillman, II was passed In the fol-
lowing form:
Resolved. That the Democratic Ma
tional Committee cordially approves the
movement now under way 10 insure the
publicity. in the States as well as in
the nation. Of contributions Of money or
other things Of value TO. and OF expeadi-
lures made by. any person, association
committee, OF other organization. for DO
litical purposes"
A resolution was also adopted thanking
Perry Belmont for his activity in bring
ing 20 public attention the matter Of
campaign contributions.
Denver Congratulated.
The members of the Denver Conven-
ton League were extremely happy last
night. and sent the following telegram
to their president in Denver:
Washington. u. C.. Dec. e
Hon. G. NJ nav. president Denver ConVeutfo ion
League. 1910 Arapahoe street Denver. Colo.
National convention goes 20 Denver and the gOry
Of getting il there goes % the convention league
After spirited contest with competing cities the
national committee has Just selected our city by
large majority FOR the convention. Earnest work by
the committee Of the league and its friends in pre-
senting and pressing the uudsputcd and umrivsied
claims of Denver and the conviction that ouT husi-
ness city meant business all the time won the day
We send yourself and the lcaEue on hearty con-
gratulations. The bell has rung.
". F. Z. MILLS.
g. ". FRANKLIN
F. r. HARPER.
CHARLES r. WILSON
HARRY T. INSLEY
CHARLES n. REYNOLDS.
Among the prominent Democrats about
the hotel, in addition to Mayor Tom
Johnson and Gov. Hoke Smith. was J. j.
Hin. who was visited by all the com
mitteemen. and who was not averse 20
expressing mis- Views on the probability
OF Mr.. Bryan's election.
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NEGRO GETS woMAN'S PURSE.
Wife of c. r. Williams, of Post
ONCE, Victim of Thief.

Charles II. Williams. foreman OF the
city mailing division Of the post-ofice.
reported 10 the police Of the Tenth pre-
cinct last night that while in the vicin-
ity of Third and T streets northeast yes
terday afternoon. his wife. Mrs. Jennie
Williams. was the victim OF negro who
snatched her pocketbook from her hand.
Mrs. Williams. be said. was out walk
Ing with her little daughter She saw =
negro walking behind her but did not
become suspicious until he sprang 10 her
side and made a grab for her purse.
Mrs. Williams jumped back 10 protect
herself. but her assailant wrenched the
pocketbOok away, He then ran in the
direction of nearby stable Mrs Will
Jams made her way 10 hey home. at
Brentwood. Nd. and when Mr.. Williams
returned from work last evening told him
Of the occurrence. She was able TO fur
nish the police with a fairly good descrip-
ton of the negro
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KING OSCARS BODY IN STATE.
General Public to Be Admitted to
See IL in Chapel of Palace.

Stockholm. Dec. 12.-Commencing to-
morrow. the general public will be admit
ted daily, from 10 a. m. TO l p. m. to
the chapel in the palace, where the body
of King Oscar will lie in state.
The catafalque will be guarded by high
military officers and state officials. At the
head of the coffin will stand a general
holding the royal standard OF Sweden,
while at intervals around the bier the
grand marshal of the kingdom. the grand
chamberlain. heralds, and other officials
and members Of the Kings bodyguard
will take their positions.
On a table az the foot of the catafalque
will be spread out the royal regalia.
guarded by chamberlains and military
officers Of high rank. while the banner
Of the order Of Seraphims will be in a
prominent position on the left Of the
coffin.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
SYLVESTER GIVES ADVICE.
Police Department Makes SuEges-
tiOns for Holiday Season.

Maj. Sylvester yesterday made pub
lie the following statement:
At this season of the year. when
every one is busy preparing for Christ
mas, pickpockets. sneak thieves. and
criminals Of almost every description
are. as a general rule, equally as busy.
and thefts are often quite numerous. A
few suggestions. which. if needed.
might save trouble and annoyance.
have been offered by the police depart
ment:
Don't leave doors and windows unlocked
Don't carry pocketbooks exposed as an invitation
for theft
Don't carry large sized wallets in an unbuttoned
coat.
Don't 20 without police call in the home and
know how 20 toot IT,
Don't admit any individual who says he's come
10 repair the roof.
Don't forget there are bogus telephone repairers
and false inspectors who call for admission 20 your
premises.
Don't cash checks unless yon are satisfied that
they are good for their face value.
Don't count your money IN the street in order 70
show the public that you have it.
Don't intrust your baggage or holiday purchases
TO any one you may chance 10 meet for delivery.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
FUNSTON IN CONTROL
Ready to Declare Martial
Law at GOldfield.
FIFTY-SIX MEN GO TO WORK
Camp of Soldiers II Near Mine, and
No Demonstration Is Made by Pick
ets-EarIy Collapse of Strike Is
Predicted, as Bank Announces That
Pay Rolls VIII BE Made Up in Gold

Goldfield, New. Dec. 12.-Gen. Frederick
Funston, who arrived at noon. says he
will take control of affairs and declare
martial law at the first outbreak of vio-
lence.
Gov Sparks told the general that mar
tial law is not necessary now. as the ar
rival Of the troops had averted serious
trouble, but the declaration might become
necessary at any time.
Gen. Funston since leaving Sacramen-
10, has been in conference with repre-
sentatives of the governor, the city and
county authorities. the mine owners and
officers OF the miners union, all OF whom
went West TO meet hi:n en- route when
advised that ne had left Sacramento.
The general said to-day that as a result
OF these conferences he had heard all
sides. and was fully advised OF the exact
status here.
VIII Act vigorously.
He said that the call for troops was
timely; that they are needed here. and
that the situation will be handled vigor-
ously. He hopes 20 avert any clashes or
bloodshed. He promises 10 remain un-
Ill all danger of trouble is past
Under a heavily-armed guard of 100
men, fifty-six non-uniOn miners went to
work this morning in the Mohawk Com
bination mine. There was no demonstra-
tion, and the pickets of the miners union
were not aggressive. The camp OF SOL
diers is close 70 the Mohawk Combination
but the soldiers We're not in evidence.
II is declared that 100 men have signed
the new agreement, but the union leaders
assert that many Of these are nonunion
men. and have done so in order TO file
complaint against the mine owners.
charging violation of the State law No
other mine in the camp made an at
tempt this morning 10 reopen.
Work Chiefly Above Ground.
Most Of the men on the Mohawk Com
bination to-day were at work above
ground. They quit work at o'clock
this afternoon. after an eight-hour shift.
and the work for the day closed at that
time.
The card system" as understood in
the mining camps of the West. is pro-
hibited by the statutes of Nevada. If
the mine owners attempt TO inaugurate
this system of employment there viii
Immediately be fled a score OF complaints
against them. charging misdemeanors.
punishment for which is prescribed by
the law OF the State.
Inc complaint will be filed with Dis
trict Attorney Swallow and witnesses are
at hand who will make complete cases
against the mine owners. declare the
union leaders.
The early collapse Of the strike is pre-
dicted from the fact that John S. Cook.
cashier Of the only bank doing business
here gave out the statement to-day that
payment OF pay-rolls would be made in
gold coin.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
Church worker IL Dcna.

Mrs. Sarah E. Gardiner, wife of the
late John W. Gardiner. died at her home
at Burnt Mills Road. Md. Mrs. Gardiner
was well known in this city. and came
from one of the most prominent families
in Maryland She was the daughter OF
Evan Jones. OF Burnt Mills Road, and a
sister OF DR.. William Jones. of this city.
Mrs. Gardiner was prominent in church
work. and was interested in several char
liable organizations.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
z ktIS fIdS UtSCT
following verse +:
sAENGERBUND PLANS DANCE.
Also Arrnnges for Masquerade Ball
to Be Held in February.

Arrangements for the New Years Eve
dance. TO be given under the auspices Of
the Ladies OF the Saengerbund, at Saen-
gerbund Hall, have been begun. Jadg-
ing from the reports made by the several
members. the ball VIII be great success
The committee also took UP the ques-
ton of the masquerade ball 10 be held
in February A list of prizes varying
from the most comic TO the most serious
character mask was promised by meni-
bers Of the organization. Many surprises
are promised by the ball committee 1t
both entertainments.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
CHEMISTS AT COSMOS CLUB.
Chlorine and SuIphide of TeIIurium
Discussed at Meeting.

At the regular meeting OF the Chemical
Society of Washington. held last evening
at the Cosmos Club, H c. p Weber was
the principal speaker. His subject. The
atomic weight of chlorine" was re-
ceived with interest by the large gather
ing OF chemists present Following the
principal address w. o. Smelling read a
paper on ''Sulphide of tellurium."
DR.. Peter Fireman. who presided. de-
livered a short address at the close. in
which ne thanked the speakers. on behalf
OF the society, for their entertaining ad-
dresses.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
Local Temnerature

Midnight, g; a. M. 3l:4a m. 5O.sa "a.
a n. B; 10 a. m. 80; Z noon. a; 2 D m Ss.
p m. 81; 8 p NJ. il; ?. m. 90 Maximum. IS
minimum, D. ~
Relative hrInidity-s a. M. "a; p m. 5:sp
m. i9. Hours Of sunshine. e5 Per cent ~ - =
bic sunshine. 100 f@
Temperature same date last year. Maximum. 3
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
RUMMAGE SALE TO BE HELD.
Eastern Dispenssry and Casualty
Hospital to Get Proceeds.

The board OF lady managers Of the
Eastern Dispensary and Casualty Hos
pital will hold a rummage sale to-day
for the benefit Of the hospital az the
home OF Mrs. F. X. Raymond 100 Fourth
street southeast from , O'Clock in the
afternoon until 10 o'clock in the evening.
One Of the friends Of the board of man
ayers has described the occasion in the
following verse:
Dear friend, We cal your attention.
And in way jIst mention
That We have Christmas sale
And want your presencc without fail
Mrs Raym0nds homes the place.
Wei show YOU dolls in silk and lace
Aprons. cushion bags. 80 sweet
They viii every purpose meet.
Or. II for Charty's sweet sake
You should want cream and cake
Caramels. or perhaps Just fudge"
We have them gOod-but you shall Judge
So now. please remember
That On the thirteenth nf December
Ever grateful TO the Nurse
You will come and bring your purse.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
PUT POISON IN MILK.
Orchard COnfesseS to Deed in
PettibOne Trial.
TELLS OF ASsAssINATIoNs
Charges That Defendant Took Ac-
tuaI Part I'm Some OF the Crimes.
which Blew Up the Bradley Resi-
dence In san Francisco, Cal.

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 12.-Harry Orchard
continued his story to-day in the trial Of
George Pettibone. telling of his attempts
on the lives of Frederick Bradley, at San
Francisco; Judges Gabbert and Goddard
Frank Hearne. Gov. Peabody. Sherman
Bell, David Moffatt, and John Neville
Just before adjournment this afternoon
he concluded his testimony on the killing
Of ex-Gov. Frank Steunenberg. and to-
morrow he finishes his direct examination
by telling of his arrest and confession TO
James Mcfarland at the Idaho Peniten-
tiary
The witness began by telling Of his
trip TO San Francisco and his efforts TO
take the Efe of Frederick Bradley. His
voice Quivered as he said that he had
placed poison in milk left on the Bradley
doorstep. He told in detail of placing
the bomb which blew up the Bradley
residence and badly injured Bradley him
self.
Tells of Idaho Trip.
Returning 10 Colorado. Orchard detail
ed his various efforts TO put enemies Of
etAt 'tSNNAh IthNi oAioAA OuN VI lAlt way
and then narrated the events leading up
TO his trip to Idaho. Haywood. ne said
urged that the time had come 20 end
Steunenberg's life. and Meyer gave his
consent. providing Orchard should stop
at Goldfield on the way and kill John
Neville. who knew too much"
In all his testimony PettibOne figured
conspicuously. Mr.. Hawley was tactful
in bringing out prominently the part al
legged TO have been played by the defend
ant In the conspiracy.
PettibOne Takes AcfunI Part.
In some of his crimes, Orchard charged
that Pettibone took an actual part Pet
tibcne. he said. went with him when he
tried to kill Judge Gabbert. giving him
a sign when their intended victim left
his home, so that a bomb could be placed
in his pathway. He also accused the de-
fendant of going with him. armed with
a sawed-of shotgun, 20 kill Sherman Bell
Orchard was visibly affected at several
times during his testimony. When the
Peabody bomb was placed in evidence
and shown him for> identification. his
voice trembled and his lips Quivered
Again, when he told OF the killing Of
Steunenberg, he showed distinct emotion.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the Equitable Industrial
Life Insurance Company OF the District
of Columbia will be held TUESDAY,
January p, lsoS. 2 O'Clock p. m. at IT'S
Office, 663-et5 F street northwest. in the
city OF Washington. d. c.
ALLEN Q. CLARK, Secretary.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
Tide Table

To-day-High tide. 236 a m and 3N5 D. m low
tide, s:l5 a. m and 9.55 D. m
To-mouow-High tide. $50 a. m. and 4O4 p. m.
low tide lo:l2 a. N. and lO.5i u m.
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Temperatures i'm Other C,,,..

Temperatures in other cities, together with thu
D. u. yesterday. are as follows: -
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
RUTT LEADS CYCLISTS.
Six-day Riders Pass the I,5OO Mile
Mark EnrIy In Evening

New York. Dec. 12.-The six-day races
at Madison Square Garden passed the
1,5o0-mile mark at $40 O'Clock tonight.
when Walter Rutt was leading.
One o'rlock score-ninetv-sixth bour.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13

Benz. r. Coles & Co., UphOlEterlnE of
al kinds. Slip covers. 500 9Th NV. II. eSlk
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beat Mr.. Bryan had been removed from
The list OF possible candidates
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-03-15
CHAPTER XII.


me Nurses Story.
The doctors remained in that
hushed room the whole of the long
night through; the nurse said that they
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not like 10 be questioned SO pointed
ly; she had studied to keep her own
counsel and use few words.
Your father had heavy fall, Miss
Johnson; only the ledge saved him.
His right leg was broken above the
knee; the doctors have set that now.
it will be better soon"
Like young Green, she would not
tell the full truth. How could she
tell the girl the extent OF the injuries
and the possible end?, That one Of his
legs would have to be amputated;
that his whole system was so shat.
tered it would be miracle IL he Nved.
and though he should live he would
be cripple always? She dared moi
say this; she dared not look at the
girl at first.
Presently Dolores spoke again, aA<
her voice was perfectly even AnS
slow.
How long before he will be weus'
impossible to tell" the woman re-
piled gravely. Such cases are uncsr
tain"
But he will get well?"
why not? We will take good care
of him"
do you think" Dolores eyes grew
dark as night, do you think they VIII
send for him before he can go? They
are waiting for him to go to the town
for him to go to prove"
Il know" the woman said, quietly,
with perfect control over the muscles
of her face. Il have heard. No, they
will not send for him until he can 70.
You must not worry, Miss Johnson"
Dolores turned back to the window
with no further remark, and silence
fell over the room save for the won.
ans soft movements. and hushed
sound from the bedroom now and
then
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FRATERNAL

(NHERRY CREEK LODGE NO. ~, l. 0. o, f
OMeets at Odd Fellows Hall every Nor
day evening at $ O'Clock. Sojourn-
e oE nre tn F TO attenG
ORR, n. Il, #. NJ. CLARK, Rec. Sec ~n>
retary.
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were only waiting tor htm 70 proTs
their suspicions. The case had bsah
adjourned; it was q pretty clear esse
of malice. folks said. but they we're
waiting for her father to prove 1t.
The door of the bedroom opened
and the nurse came out. She was -
elderly woman with grave face. She
brought several parcels from me
town. Young Green sent her > nese
by the man who went to fetch the 40
tors and she knew what to bFinG. OpS
or two of these she opened sna Re
pared beef and broth. She speee
quietly and pleasantly to Dolores pug
she found her own way about ne
house and seemed to fit into every
thing.
A sudden fear took possession o.
Dolores. It was sharp and appakhne,
and she Strengthened up under II -
though she ad received q blow. IL
was no exhr ion from want q 1ooo
and shelter 1t allied her sather; some-
thing more than that brought this
woman and the doctors. caused this
hush of voice and footsteps, shut her
from her fathers presence. she spoke,
and her voice was low. The wo0ea
turned quietly toward the girl
You spoke, Miss Johnson?
What ais my father?'
He will be better by and by. We
could not expect him to recover ct
once. Do not be alarmed
Dolores repeated her question In tAS
same low yet perfectly distinct voice:
her eyes looked steadily at the wom-
an.
What ails my father?'
The nurse was annoyed. She Ato
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would go presently, but they did not.
AS darkness settled down heavily ono
of them came out and spoke to the
nurse Then the nurse went into the
bedroom with the doctors, and the
door was shut
Once or twice young Green came
out to speak a pleasant word to her of
encouragement, or a message as to
her fathers condition; he was more
quiet now. the doctors had given him
narcotic. Later he was sleeping
quietly; sleep. was what he needed.
IL Is too Bad it is so stormy" he
said, and thu" was an indescribabie
kindness in h dice as he stood be.
side her at the "indow while the darl..
ness was enveloping the world. Il
would SO like to see the stars from
your windows, Dolores. Can you see
Venus above the mountains when it
is clear, and the moon set in the
young moons arms?"
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Notice OF Applica tiOn for Pc
mission to Appropriate the
Public Waters of the
State OF Nevada

Notices hereby given that on the 2lth day of
January, 1906 IN accordance with Section %
Chapter XLNI Of the Statutes of 1906. one
The White Pine Gold Mining and Milling Com
pany Of Salt La e City, County Of Salt Lake and
State of Utah made application to tho State
Engineer of Nevada for permission to appro-
pirate the public waters fthe State of New ada.
Such appropriation is to be made from three
War spripas stat6p on Nera ies 1
RR at points just below lower spring by means
ola dam, and one cubic foot per second is to be
conveyed to points i OF mile east to mill
by means Of pipe line. and there used for
mining, milling smelling power aud domestic
purposes. The construction of said works shall
begin before June |, 1907, and shall be com
pleted on or before June /, 1908. The water
shall be actually applied TO beneficial use
on or before Jnne l. 1909.
Signed: HENRY THURTELL,
State Engineer
First pub Feb. 24tw.
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though her eyes were on him till he
disappeared over the edge. the rope
making a dull whir through the grass
that stifled all thought in her mind
but the possibility of danger to him.
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was SO grave ard tender and steady
that It seemed 10 her afterward when
she thought OF it that he had spoken.
She neither moved nor spoke; he
believed that she did not see him
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SJTEP1oE LODGE NO. "a, F. IA. NJ
oThe stated Communication OF Stepto,
Lodge, No. "a, F, d A. M, will be held n
in Nevada Hall each Tuesday evening \.
on or before the full of the Moon. Mem XIX
bers of sister Lodges aud sojOurning "
brethren in good standing are cordially in
vIted to attend. j. II. LEISHMAN, W. N
JOHN WEARNE, Secretary.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-11-22

Denver, Col, Nov. 16.-Attorney
General William H. Dickson began an
action under the common law in the
., aver district court Thursday with
q view to breaking up the so-called
Crocers' tru;t operating in Colorado.
The Retail Merchants association
Of Colorado and its branches in b5
cities and towns of the state, the
Denver Jobbers association, the Den
vcr Retail Grocers' association and
about 20 jobbers are named as de
frndants and injunctions are sought
70 restrain them from arbitrarily fix
ing prices and from refusing to sell
supplies to retail grocers unless Lley
charge tue prices fixed by the al
Logged trust. The complaint alleges
that the prices of foodstuffs have
been maintained 20 per cent higher
than they would have been If there
lad been no trust.