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The Washington times., 1907-12-01
RECKLESS AUTO
HITS CARRIAGE
Couple and Daughter Are
Thrown Out in Colli-
sion After Races.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Blush, OF Ben
ming. D. c., and their eight-year-old
daughter. Annie. had narrow. escape
from serious injury in a carriage ac-
cident on The Bennlng road yesterday
afternoon.
The family was returning home about
4:a0 o'clock. at the time when the pike
was crov. v.ded with vehicles coming
from the races. Just as thy came TO a
turn I'm the road a big automobile
swung in sight. and the next instant
crashed into the carriage. The occu-
pants were thrown out but none were
seriously hurt. The carriage was de-
molished and the horse injured
Mr.. Blush was treated al the
Casually Hospital The driver OF the
automobile stopped the machine for only
a moment. and the police were unable
70 Obtain The number The car was oc-
cupied by a party OF young men and
women.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
BIG RUSSIAN PLOT
TO MURDER CAR
IS NIPPED IN BUD
Secretary Taft Said to
Have Been Among In
tended Victims.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 30.-One OF
the most widely spread revolutionary
plots uncovered during the reign Of the
present Car WAS discovered by the ST.
Petersburg secret police today and pris-
oncrs are being taken by the score.
The usual silence maintained by the
authorities In such cases makes IL inn
possible to learn more than the barest
details Of the conspiracy. IL Is under
stood that the assassination of the Car.
his ministers. and many Of the leading
officials here and at other important
cites throughout the empire was
planned
There are whispers that william II.
Taft, the American Secretary Of War.
who is TO arrive at the Russian capital
Tuesday, was threatened. but so many
rumors are current that such stories
are taken here with a good many
grains OF salt.
The government IS also much per-
turbed by the outbreak in the louma
today, ending IN the breaking up of the
session in a full-nedged riot. The rad
lcal5 are jubilant tonight over the de-
fiaace hurled at Premier Stolypin by
Fedor RuditCheT. the constitutional
democrats orator.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
Women Contend
Over Body of
Rich "BOOkie"

NEW YORK. Nov. So-Two women
claim the body Of Morris Manheimer. a
rich bookmaker and horse owner, who
died today aftes a mysterious illness
Of nearly a fortnight.
Manhelmer diod az his home. and
Mrs. Ruby Manhelmer, saying she be-
Heved he was poisoned. had the body
sent 20 the morgue for an autopsy and
applied TO Coroner Harburger TO con-
duct the investigation
The second woman called the coroner
up later IN The afternoon. said she was
Manheimer's widow and wanted the
body taken TO her home.
The coroner advised the women to con-
fer
1T Is either a case OF mistaken iden-
tity," he said, cor AIanheimer had two
wives"
The man was found unconscious In
the street a fortnight ago, partially IN
dressed and robbed Of a considerable
sum Of money. he was 5aisen arst to
Bellevue Hospital and then home, but
the doctors never agreed concerning the
cause Of HIS Illness. and he died with
out regaining strength 20 speak
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
ASHFORD LETTERS
TO Be PUBLISHED
They Will, 1t Is Said, Show
He Didn't Intend to Sell
Patent Here.

Certain correspondence between Rit-
tenhouse Brothers. OF Baltimore. and
Snowden Ashford, building inspector Of
the District, relative 20 the Ashford fire.
escape. will be made public tomorrow by
Engineer Commissioner Morrow, who
was absent from the city yesterday
Following the publication Of the
charge made by L. f. Gibbs. owner
OF the Gibbs escape, to the effect
that the building inspector was taking
advantage Of his position to furcher his
own invention. Mr.. Ashford placed in
the hands of the Engineer Commissioner
copies OF the letters which passed be-
tween him and Rittenhouse Brothers
These. he says. Will prove conclusively
that II was never his intention 10 place
his patent upon the Washington market
All references, he declares. TO the local
trade" were meant by him TO refer to
the Baltimore trade.
This explanation was accepted by the
Commissioners, though IL was the Rit-
tenhouse letter which decided them that
Mr.. Ashford should sever his connection
with the hre-escape business.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
ELKS' MEMORIAL
OBSERVED TODAY
Representative Morris Shep-
pard of Texas VIII Be
Principal Speaker.
Van de Viver, Of
Richmond, VIII Confirm
at St Mary's.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va NOV. 50.

Alexandria Lodge. b. P. o. Elks. Will
tomorrow evening nold their annual
memorial services at the opera house in
this city. The principal speaker will be
Representative Morris Sheppard Of
Texas.
The Rev. WIiiiaIl J. Morton. OF Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church. VIII de-
liver she iEvocaCJOn. and the Rev. DR..
". F. Fisher. OF the First Baptist
Church, VIII pronounce the benediction.
Among those who win take part in the
program WIZ be the New National Or
chestra, under direction Of Chris. Arth
the Mendelssohn Quartet: Mrs. Thomas
A. Hnlhsh: Miss Kate Smoot. George
Il Evans. Kenneth W ogden. Frank
Fields, ]. Hag- rs Franklin, NJ L. Din
widdie, and z. Forrest Birren. Mrs.
Charles G. Lennon will be the accom-
panist.
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enterprises. however. will not be des-
troyed nor will their usefulness be ins.
paired. Cur hope is that those In aU-
th0rity WIN not attempt Immediately
TO do too much. because great damage
may result
During years OF unrestrained and
unrestricted liberty great men have
built up operations. and the errors
which may exist In connection there
with cannot and ought not 70 be cor
rected or removed IN a day. True re-
form must not be too rapid, because
such an effort may result IN an evil
greater than that which is sought 70
be eradlcated. we may be now attempt
ing 20 do too much, and the effort 20
do good may be disastrous
1T might be well to tale g little
rest. a vacation, 50 20 speak. while
attempting the strenuous task OF, re-
form. and thus give our people an op-
portuuity 10 realize that a thoughtful
and conservative conduct viii be pUr-
sued; that our institutions are safe
In the hands Of our representatives
that true reform IS desired: that des-
truction OF even improper impairmen,
OF values 70 their securities. viii not be
permitted"
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
ENEMIES IN WAR,
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Death of w. P. Knight Ends
Attachment Resulting From
Capture in Battle.

The sudden death OF W. 2. Knight.
Of the office OF the Comptroller OF Cur
rency. which occurred at the Treasury
Wednesday morning, shortly after he
reported for the day. recalls to many OF
the employees throughout the department.
the story Of a dramatic incident CON
nected with one Of the great battles
IN Tennessee during the civil war, in
which he and a Confederate scout fig
ured as captor and prisoner, a meeting
twenty-five or thirty years later. anG
a Damon and Pythias friendship that
lasted up to the day OF his death.
During the battle in question, Private
knight. Of an Indiana cavalry Tegi-
ment, achieved the distinction OF cap
turing q Confederate Of the command OF
the redOubtable Morgan, and this pris-
oner he carried TO the headquarters OF
the Union Army.
The end of the strife came and time
passed rapidly. softening the horrors OF
that struggle and healing the wounds of
those who wore the Blue and the Gray
until only a dim memory remained to
the two participants in that battle cpl
sode In faraway Tennessee.
twenty-five or thirty years had passed
when one day there met in the Treas
Ury Department one who had fought
under Grant and one who had followed
Lee, and. as old soldiers viii do on such
occasions, began to exchange reminis-
ceGces OF the war Then It was that
Private Knight, OF that Indiana regi-
m. at, and William NJ. Skillman. of Nor
gaH's force. renewed their acquaintance
So dramatically made i'm that battle on
jr Cumberland. This acquaintance
Iptned into The warmest Of friendships
and the two thus brought together
again became inseparable companions
AID on every occasion when they had
co 1pleted their work could be found to-
gstler. And no one is a more sincere
m1-.rner OF Private Knight than his olt
Co" "federate friend, whose expressions
cs srief are very touching.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
BLACK AND WHITE.

Frederick Starr, the University or
Chicago's brilliant professor Of anthro-
pOloCy. described at a dinner n wonder
ful native boy whom he had met in
his African travels.
This boy" said Prof. Starr. often
saw me reading. and the process at
once interested and perplexed him.
Through an interpreter one day he
questioned me about il.
Reading again, sir2' he asked.
Yes, my boy said l.
90 Wen. SIR said he, I have often
seen YOU reading. You read books.
magazines. large newspapers. Now
there is one thing / want to ask you:
Which part is il you read-the black
or the white?''-FrOm an Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
ABSENCE OF CIRCULATION
CAUSE OF RECENT CRISIS,
NOT SHORTAGE OF MONEY
Louis P. Shoemaker
Louis P. Shoemaker
Laws Should Prohibit Gambling in Stocks AS Well AS
With Cards. He Holds-Need Legislation
for Treasury Relief.

aolute protection is afforded, and the
annual loss to depositors ip national
banks has been less than one-tenth or
1 per cent during the last forty years,
as stated by Bryan In his recent sug-
gestion in favor OF governmental guar
antee.
Treasury Relief Needed.
1--WE undoubtedly need legislation
along some Of the lines which have been
re -tu,iy suggested TO enable our bankers
to obtain currency from. the Treasury
bv furnishing approved bonds or other
securities when currency IS greatly
needed. together with some provision
which viii insure its return when NOT
necessary for the larger demand OF
trade. or for the purpose Of meeting Ihe
eoligencies OF the unusual conoit'o"S
such as we have recently experienced
."The suggestion that tho Unitsn
States Government guarantee the oe-
roslts in national banks ought 10 meet
with favor and be approved. I commend
yCu for your recent editorial In Whlcii
YOU urged immediate action on the paiI
OF Congress. No more important ser
vice could be rendered our people AZ this
time. and true patriotism should inspire
cur legislators.
..rlo President will direct the distruc-
tio.. of our financial. commercial, man
ufacnring. and common carrier insu-
tstions; no Federal Congress or State
Legislature viii impair their local or
international usefulness. because 70 do
so would render unsafe the money IN
yest,J which. together with the here
tofor, unequaled capacity Of great men
who have directed their management l.
hav, attained such magnificent results
r. i,ehslf Of our country and for our
PEOPLE,
These corporations are the creatures
cf master minds. supported by our Feo-
pie. ;hey are evidences Of the wealth.
and prosperity of our nation and also
Of our ability to plan for It's welfare
Some few may for the time being make
millions through the medium thereof
They, however. viii soon pass away
their accumulati7ns cannot be carried
with them, hut vii! remain here Iol
! The benefit and advantage Of present
and future generations. They could mol
/ succeed. they coUlC not accum"lat'
! wealth II IT were not for the fact tna'
! their institutions are useful and beae
| fetal 10 the nation and its people
Corporate Evils Will Be Corrected.
There may be, and no doubt there
are. some d. .sadvantages and perhaps
! evils IN connection with some Of thes'
organizations. especially with reference
10 the MANAGEMENT thereof. They vii
be corrected and our worthy Presiden
has undertaken The task az no othe
man has heretofore had the courag
10 10.
Our Erat business and commercis
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
WOMAN ACCUSED OF TEEFT
PLACED UNDER ARREST

Helen Rich, twenty-one years Old. of
SQ5 Thirteen-and-a-half street north
west, was taken % the First precinct
police station last night on a charge OF
grand larceny.
The woman was arrested on complaint
OF Joseph Miden. a carpenter. living
AT Jos Twelfth street northwest, who al
lcges she stole $50 from him She de-
niles the charge
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

In a communication 10 The Times,
Louis J.. Shoemaker sugs ests that the
present financial condition Is due. not.
to the scarcity Of money. but TO the
absence Of the circulation therof. The
hlame. he says. rests upon Spectators
and inanipulators of the stock markets.
There has always been. ne maintains'
enough money to crafty the demands
OF commerce and trade, but there is not,
and there ought not To be. sufficient
currency 20 make good the losses sus-
taincd by men who have indulged in
gambling. Says Mr.. Shoemaker:
Fortunately for our country. and for
cur people. the condition now prevailing
has placed stock spectators in a posi-
tion from which Trey cannot eXtricate
themselves because they are no long
er ables to put up margins 20 protect
stocks and bonds which they never
owned, never ought TO have been al
lowed to have an interest in, but with
rc ference to which they were simply
gambling
I'VE have laws everywhere which pro-
hibit gambling with cards. Why permit
gambling with stocks and bonds. Cur
rency has not gone out OF the country.
Our banks and trust companies are, no
doubt. boarding money 10 a greater ex-
tent than our people; gold is being i'm
ported rather than exported; national
and Individual wealth IS increasing
rather than diminishing; real estate re-
mains as It has always been. the foun-
dation OF true wealth. stocks Of banks,
trust companies, and financial institu-
tions. together with the valuable Sc
curlties held by them and the vast
amount OF gold in our Federal Treasury.
gives evidence OF the monetary strength
ofiour nation.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
A SUBSTITUTION EPITAPH.

Here lies the clay OF Druggist Brown,
The substitution fiend,
From selling imitation goods
His livelihood was gained.
Let not his mourning spouse be doomed
To lifelong widowhood.
Tne matrimonial market offers
Something just as good"
Exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

The 1000 feet OF hose recently pur-
chased by the board OF fire wardens.
arrived today. The hose VIII be divided
between the Columbia and Reliance fire
engine companies.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

The funeral OF Mrs. Jane c. Dement,
win 3e held from her home in South
Fairfax street tomorrow afternoon at s
O'Clock The funeral services viii be
conducted by the Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
rector Of Grace Protestant Episcopal
ChurCn. and tie burial wiz be made in
Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

At st. Mary's Catholic Church tomor-
row morning at O'Clock the Right Rev.
A. Van de Yiver. Bishop Of Richmond,
viii administer the sacrament Of CON
nrmation 20 a large clas OF children
and thirty adults.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Luth-
eran Church viii give an oyster supper
at odd Fellows Hall, in North CoIum-
bus street, cn she evenings Of Deem
Der . and g.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

Workmen today began to renovate
the chamber or the common council, in
the city Hall building. The chamber
viii. when finished, be one OF the hand
soonest rooms in the city Han.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

The ladies' Auxiliary OF Lee Camp
viii give an oyster supper az Lee Camp
Hall on the evenings OF December 4
and 3.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
Wages at Highest.

Railroads are not able 10 transport
our crops and manufactured products.
our laboring people. skilled and or
binary, never received a higher wage
for so short a day. Good health. peace,
and happiness never before in the
history OF the world prevailed over 50
great a territory and among so many
people imbued with the saIrlt OF true
patriotism. under a government by the
people, to perpetuate civil and religious
liberty.
Yet with these advantages we need
a thoughtful, conservative conduct o.
the part Of our people, outstanding o.
our boundless and almost unlimited re-
sources, ana an earnest but confident
move forward on the part O. our fiuan-
cial and commercial institutions.
Our Federal Government has control
OF national banks, and while there ex-
lists no declaration 10 the effect that Il
will guarantee ali deposits made therein,
the supervision thereof by the Comp
troller of the United states Treasury
is so thorough and complete that aO-
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

j. .. L. A. n will meet at their taH
in King street tomorrow evening. and
procesd tc the Methodist Protestant
churca where the Rev. Mr. Humphries
VIII De liver a sermon to them.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

Gertrude F. Parker has bought from
Charles A Parker a lot az the south
east corner Of Madison and Alfred
streets.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

meeting for men will be held in the
Young Peoples building OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. South. tomorroT
afternoon from 800 to 40 O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
Melorose Beauty Cream

has no equal. Excellent for the complexion.
chaps. wrinkles. pimples- blackheads. etc
does not grow hair or turn rancid. and has
a very dainty 0dor suggestive of fresh
The Washington times., 1907-12-01

Alexandria and Belle Haven Councils.
The Washington times., 1907-12-01
Melorose Face Powder

SOLD AND RECOMMENDED 81 TIE
PEOPLES PHARMACY
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
A Vague Prescription.
BY WAt.TER Me- Af,.

One of the virtues of the modern
physician is detlniteness Of direction
To prescribe a dose once in SO often
Is to leave wide margin Of chance,
especially If the drug be a potent one
Let it be hoped that the good man
whose prescription is quoted below
was not dealing in strychnine nor prus
sic acid. The letter is taken from
Highways and Byways In Sussex
by e. V. Lucas and was written by
the doctor in an English village q
century ago: -. 4.
Mr.. Andrews--I have sent you some
things which you may take in the man.
ner following, viz: Of that in the bottle
marked with q you may take of the
quantity Of a spoonful or SO, now and
then, and at night take some of those
pills, drinking a little warm beer after it,
and in the morning take 2 spoonfuIs of
that in the other bottle, fasting an hour
after 1t, and then you may eat something,
you may take also of the first and every
night pill and In the morning.
! hope this win do you good which is
the desire of him who is your loving
friend. WILLIAM BENBRIGG.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
He Hura on to the Record.

A fish story l heard while camping
involves an old man who had little re-
gard for the truth. Two young men
made it up to go to the old gentIeman's
house and outgeneral him by telling
the biggest lie to the old man. who
held the record. After being at the
old mans house some time one of them
asked the old gentleman if he had
heard about the big fire. He said he
had not and asked them where it was.
The young man told him gasoline
launch had exploded on the river and
the whole river was on fire. The old
man sat quiet for moment, then turn
ed to his wife and said, Mother, told
you something terrible had happened
up the river today when caught that
catfish with his fins all burned off,
Chicago Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
Live and Die on the River.
/ emotional &C

The river population Of Manila is a
class BY itself" said q traveller. mot
to be ontdone by Canton, she has her
sampans, known as cascoes and
lorchas, supporting $4,000 people with
IN the city limits. where thousands of
children are born, grow, live and die
on these floating cargo carriers. They
never dream of any other world than
that which aoats about them. These
boats are small, but accommodate a
family of five to seven. They have a
fire pot, platform and rice kettle.
The cabin or covered portion IS very
small-in fact, don't see how they
iiYe---and it is a wonder to me that
the children don't fall overheard and
drown. You viii often see woman
sitting at the end Of the boat. rowing,
with child strapped OH her back,
looking for all the world like little
monkey
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
! Seized the Opportunity.

There We're bold thieves and bold
methods In the earlier days In Holborn.
Here IS an example: al
Said q stout, asthmatic old gentleman
to well dressed stranger who was
PASSING: 4 rascal has stolen my hat.
& tried to oyertake him, but-I'm So out
Of breath can't stir another inch,
The stranger surveyed the other with
critical eye. File victim was putting
and painting as for dear life. In the
3pleasantes toile Ia the world the stran-
ger said Then I'll be hanged, old boy,
IT 4 don't have yollr wig!a So saying,
he snatehed that article from the suf-
ferer's head and Departed like the wind,
leaving him with head ais bare as a
sbabe's.-St James Gazette.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
Antiquity Of the Census.
FOLDING ! Coat.

Here is the way to fold mans
coat when you want to pack it in a
box or trunk. Lay the coat out per
fectly fiat, right side up Spread
the sleeves ont smoothly, then fold
them back to the elbow until the bot
toms Of the cuffs are even with the
collar, Fold the revers back and dou,
BILE the coat over, folding 1t ON the
center seam, Smooth out all wrinkles
and lay II ON a level surface I'M the
trunk.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
sMan.t,ad Na,u flnaa.

a traveller putting up at a firth class
hotel brought the boots" up with his
angry storming.
Z Want your room changed, SIR?
What's the matter sir ~
The rooms all right fumed the
guest scorchingly; hts the fieas OBJ
dect TO. that's all. Z
Mrs. Blooba,' hawied the boots In
an uninterested sort OF voice, stthe
gent IN No. Q Is satisfied with his room,
but he wants the fieas changed. II
Illustrated Bits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
Incidental M,,sie

! one afternoon couple from an ad-
| joining town presented themselves to
Boston divine and asked to be mar.
| rled just as he was about to enter the
pulpit to conduct an afternoon service
The minister replied that he regretted
| that he could not at that moment COM
ply with their wish, but that immedi-
ately upon the conclusion of the serv.
ice he would take pleasure in perform
I! ing the ceremony. The lovers, after
demurring, seated themselves in the
rear of the church. When the minister
had finished the service he made the
following announcement: saThe parties
who are to be- Joined in matrimony will
present themselves at the chancel i'm
mediately after the singing of hymn
415, Mistaken Souls That Dream OF
Heaven!
Antiquity Of the Census.
The idea Of the census is almost ais
old as history itself King Amasis OF
Egypt took census of his people 500
years before Christ The Athenian
solon established census for the pur-
pose Of facilitating taxation. We learn
that about 443 B. e. Servius julius
took census OF Rome During the
chaos of the dark ages the census drop
ped into oblivion. but was revived
again about the beginning Of the eight
zenith century
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
They Both Pitch

Which is the greater marvel, the
crack baseball pitcher or the circus
man? The baseball star, to be sure
pitches a ball with wonderful facilit.
but the circus man pitches a tent
Boston Globe. 1890
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
EffectiXe RefIsctinn,L..

4 lis SO sudden e exclaimed the fair
haired girl, who had Just received a
proposal 10 merge her identity il that
Of would be protector. You must
give me time TO reflect. Z @
IN not retorted the diplomatic
young man One whose dazzling
beauty makes a mirror ashamed Of
itself should never go Into the reflect.
ing business. Let this solitaire dia-
nond do the reaeeting 4 Il
And the records OF the license clerk
show that 1t was even SO.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-21
kipIina,s Response.

The Cam d. the Cambridge uniyer-
sity weekl. once asked Rudyard kip
ling to contribute to Its columns In
response came the following reply
There once was writer who wrote,
..Dear Sir-In reply to your note
OF yesterdays date,
am sorry to state
Its no good at the prices YOU quote