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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
BOY FROM BOWIE
SORE WITH COPS
Harry Melvin Finds Them
Always in the Way on
His Travels.

Harry a. Melvin. fifteen years old. of
Bowie, Robinson county. \. G., lust
can't stay at home He hasn't been
able to since he was twelve wears of
age. and ouly goes back for a visit
now and then
Last night Central Ofice Detective
Horne saw The hoy at the Mt Vernon
Hotel, and thought he would question
him
What's you name asked the de-
tectiye.
Harry \. Melvin" DE replied. I'm
from North Carolina, and I'm going TO
work here Monday I arrived this
morning, and ] got a job before noon.
/ m going TO work for the Union News
Company"
Horne took the hoy to police head,
quarters, where he told has story To
Lieutenant Peck. Harry has got the
Ancient Order OF HobOes beat 10 a I'm
lsh. lie doesn't travel on the trucks
or beg bite 20 eat here and there when
Die is hungry. Instead he rides first
class. has money in his pocket. and
makes friends with the conductor and
everyone else on board.
When ] was twelve years old went
90 Richmond" said the lad. Il worked
until ] had saved up enough money IN
buy my ticket. and when / got To Rich
Inond / went 10 work again. 1 don't
have any trouble getting jobs. ONLY the
cops won't leave me alone when / get
them
lie stayed ia Richmond several weeks
before his parents got any clue of his
whereabouts. Then the police piclxed
him up and sent him back home, The
next year ne went to Chicago and
stayed there nine months Finally his
father cot him back home. but il was
not for long. Last August the travel
ING bee stunE him again, and he went
10 Wilmington, y, g, IL was too near
home, however, and the police soon
spoiled his plans by shipping hum back
Il Bowie.
The boys father. Randeu .. Melvin.
Is said 10 be a prosperous merchant i'm
The North Carolina village. Major Svl-
Vcster sent telegram telling him OF
the boys whereabouts. aud Harry was
taken to the House OF Detention, where
he viii be held until an answer is re-
ceived.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
cIvILIZING THE INDIAN.

The effect OF education and OF contact
with a few Of the better elements OF our
civilization were noticeable at Albany
and Moose Factory. There was a Ger
tain degree OF cleanliness in the prepa-
Iation OF food. the Indians were better
dressed. and although the fur trade =
a sort of slavery, a greater self-reliance
was apparent. The crew that took The
commission from Moose Factory 10
Abiubl were constant IN their vaspers
and every evening recited a luany, sang
a hymn. and made a PRAYER. There was
something primitive and touching in
theiI devotion. and IL marks an advance.
but these Indians are capable Of leav-
ing a rsrty of travellers suddenly. re
turning to Moose Factory In dudgeon il
anything dlspleases them. ana the
leader Of the prayers got much the bet
ter Of one OF the party in an affair Of
peltrlcs. But any forecast Of Indian
civilization which looks for final results
IN one generation or two is doomed 10
lsappolntment.-SCri bner's Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
WARE IELD BREAKS
THEATER RECORDS
THE Music Master" Proves
the Play Theatergoers
Want TO See.

Washington theateTgoers have been
rebuked 50 severely on So many occa-
slons by disappointed actors for falling
10 patronlLe the play as well as other
cities Of even smaller population that
tile pail Of a hOOd0O has rested on the
Capital ia stage managerial circles.
The pail Hay now lift
During the week that closed last night
the Belasco Theater not only broke its
aWn past records Tor big houses but
succeeded In smashing David Warheid's
record as ii money ma ker IN fields hfth-
erto accredited as the richest harvest
ing places Of theatrical organizations.
Bu. Washington wanted 10 see ..Ths
Music Master" and was willing 10 paw
the sum o. Sz0.S94 for Tie privilege Tbfs
amount for seven performance exceeds
the previous high water mara which
Mr.. Narheld esta blished during hts
enga gefne1t in Boston by s80
The elamor for seats 10 see 1.-THE Mn
sic Master rather fGTciblv disrredirs
the assertion that all playgoers have
gone musical cOrledy-maG.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Cincinnati Grocery House
Loses 100000 Stock by
Rising Water.
High Winds Take Signs
and Chimneys All Over
the City.
More Rain Adds to the Cen
eral Gravity of the
Situation.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Jan. ls-At 8
O'clock tonight the local Government
weather observer issued the following
bulletin; Except for the continued slow
rise in the river. the flood situation was
practically unchanged tonight. but more
rain and high winds viii now add 10
the gravity OF the situation during sun
day. The Western storm center has
moved upon the upper lakes. and the
storm area has extended over the north
central part OF the country. Northwest
gales will sweep over the Ohio valley
and there Will De a decided fail in the
temperature, There is likely TO be "a
sudden change from spTinslike weather
10 winter"
Al 81. Louis the wind was blowing
hfty-two and al Indianapolis ifty-Uwo
miles an hour this evening The river
situation IS. therefore, critical. Rain
with thunderstorm prevails Just west
OF US. Snow and sleet are falling in the
immediate northwest at Cincinnati. and
the wind blows at the rate of forty
miles an hour at $50 tonight.
Weakened BY the high water and over
loaded with goods brought up from the
cellars and nrst floors, the entire i've
nuors Of the A. JauZen < Co. wholesale
gr1cers' building, at Second ana Walnut
streets, In the flood district, collapsed
about SI5 tonight. dumping from S60U10
10 $4,000 OF fine goods into the murky
waters. Owing 10 the darkness the DO
lice made no effort To Investigate. IL
will take daylight 10 tell the story. Nj.
Janzen SAYS there is 40 food lnsur-
auoe and the loss will fall heavily upon
the firm
Up 10 5I5 six men were at work in
the building No one Was injured so lar
as known.
Much damage was caused all over the
city tonight by The high wind. Signs,
cAinneys. and small structures were
blown down.
Lawrenceburg. Ind, six miles below
here, is reported ia state Of terror to-
night, as the ten-foot dam that shuts
ont the Ohio river. is giving way in
places and everybody is moving or get
ting ready 10 move.
At II O'Clock tonight the river stage
was 5J1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Country Plans TO Keep Dip
lomatS Only Three
Years.
Liang-Cheng Has Already
Served Here Over That
Time.
American Officials Would
Be Sorry to Have Him
Leave Country.

That Sir Chentung Lang tne
Chinese minister TO the United States,
win he recalled soon, 10 be given an i'm
portanJ advisory post In the foreign
ONCE al Picking. is considered highly
probable in oniciaI and diplomatic cir
Giles. The recall will be made IN accord
snce with the weil-knoWn policy Of the
Chimes government 70 maintain It's dip
lOniats al one post not more than three
years. IHasmuch as he Is 10 leave
Washington, the popular diplomat. Who
has accomplished So much toward
maintaining The most friendly relations
between China and America, will be
given a place where he may prove Of
great value in the handling OF important
questions in connection with this coln-
try.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
NAMES TO coNIuRE WITH.

Why not name our coming battleshlps
after Americans. after our own great
captains OF industry? No one could
have any doubt thea what country the
ships represented. And there would be
something terrible In the very names.
What would the Drsadnoughts and the
Temeraircs Of the efiete ola world avail
when confronted by war vessels called
the Andrew Carnegie and thc J. Pier
p0nt Morgan Imagine the terror OF
hostile fleet when it admiral through
his spyglass. discovered that the Joha
-. Rockefeller vas bearing d0Wn upon
him Fancy a squadron named AFTER
the Beef trust; how long would the
enemy wait before he looked in hiS sig
nal bOOl. for the combination mea ming
Il surrcndeT ?.--Bunalo Exprezs.
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woods. Knowing that Hubert would
have TO pass along the road Oh his way
home. they had concealed themselves
i'm The house. and held him up when
he came BY. Several persons heard
loud talking, and from that 1 take il
they talked with him for some time.
They did not open fire until after Clay
ton arrived, and Hubert had started
down the road.
Procured the License.
Last Thanksgiving members OF the
Bowie family procured marriage H.
cense and made all arrangements for my
brother 20 marry Priscilla All Of this
was done without the knowledge Of HUI
bert NV mother learned about il he
fore he did. and asked him il he in
tended marrying her. 1t was the first
he had heard OF the arrangements. and
he broke down and cried like a child.
He told my mother that he had no
idea OF marrying. and did not even
know that Priscilla and her mother eN-
pectcd him TO. After that he had reason
10 believe that members Of the family
intended doing him bodily harm. and
had Priscilla's brother. Henry, placed
under a peace bond
Posey's body will be turned over TO
Undertaken j. William Lee tomorrow.
ard prepared for shipment 10 Indian
Had on the mail boat leaving here at
o'clock Monday morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
GOOD WORKING MOTTO.

1t don't hurt much il mighty good
title for the beginning Of the new years
stress and conflict. The grammar is not
particularly good perhaps. but the sen
timent cannot lie bettered. There IS
strife In every life, IN every DAY OF every
life. Much Of il no one knows anything
about save the one who fights the night
But II we can come up smiling. despite
all the knocks and blows and say CT
don't hurt much. We are so uueh me
gamers thereby-We have gained a bet
ter and a greater strength for tie fight
that has got TO come, and 10 be isle
10 look with smiling face in the face
OF the adversary is a great advantage
Utica Observer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
KITCHENEFS THREAT.

Lord Kitchener. head OF the British
army. is nov fifty-siN years old. OF tall
and sineWy figure. self centered. auto
cratic and relentless. The nasterful ma
ture Of the man Is illustrated IN a story
now being told I'm London. lie has n
horror Of banquets and receptions. but
consented TO attend a great social gath
eTing in London on condition that Ger
tain sum should be raised for the Cor
don college in khaTtum. During the
evening. seeing that the subscriptions
were not aggTegating what he wished
he told his host that unless the sum
were at once announced al large
figure which he mentioned he should
abruptly leave the house and let Tie re-
pOTteTs tell the reason il the next morn
ing's papers. That brought the cash in
A hurry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
AN IMPORTANT MEETING
OF MOTHERS CONGRESS

Al Important meeting ef tie District
OF Columbia Mothers Congress vas held
last week al the residence OF Airs. A. 4.
FIruey II was decided thst the mem
Eership Zee be 81, whish woulc include
years subscription 10 lhe National
Congress OF MCthers' Magazine.
The child labor bill vas discussed, sld
requests sent TO Senators Dollive- I'd
Dubois. asking Jha- the child labor bHl
be pushed al this session OF Congress
so that tie bill may not be Loaf 4 vote
Of thanks was also given IL Senator
Deliver for his earnest efforts In behalf
Of this bin last year.
Major SylVcster's efforts 20 proven al
pictures from being displayed o. bill
boards was heartily indOTSed. James
T.. Fernald was appointed chairman OF
Household Economics
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
BUILDING TO THE CLOUDS.

II skyscrapers in New York continue
20 mount higher each year the residen-
ual problem OF the city may some timebe
met In this way. When twenty stories told
the height of the highest Office building
IN the world many people believed that
the limit had been reached; that climb
ing skyward had gone as far as il could,
But the present proposition to build a
skyscraper 10 height more than twice
as great shows Us that In all probability
the ead Is not even Yet in sight II the
apartment houses could have as many
stories there would not be so much need
TO tunnel to Long Island and New Jer-
sey 70 md Steering places for business
people of New York.-Boston Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Arrest Photo Man.

The police this evening arrested a
man giving his name as r. NJ Gubery.
on the charge or trespassiug on the
property OF Charles PierpoHt, il South
Pitt street. According 10 the story told
the police. Gilbery entered the house
tor the purpose of soliciting a photo
70 make an enlargement from. Upon
the refusal OF the mistress OF the house
10 give him one 10 enlarge. il IS alleged.
he took one out OF a photograph album,
ana. putting IL in his pocket, walked
out. The police we're notified aud later
arrested Gilbery and had the photo re-
turned 10 M. Pierpont. GnbeTy was
released on s. collateral for his appear
ance in the Police Court tomorrow
morning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
ARREST FOUR MOURNERS
AT ROBBERS FUNERAL

CHICAGO. Jan. ls-The death Of
Pat Drisc0ll. "a noted bank robbcr
brought trouble o. his friends. The fu-
neral AZ IL Olivel Cemetery was
largely attended by the profession"
and detectives.
Ia the midst OF the solemn rites.
Jack Donohue, Daniel Fitzgerald,
Martin Remington, and George S,s.li-
van, who stood with bowed heads over
the grave. were ARRESTED by hard
hearted sleuths for five recent safe
bl1Wiues i'm country towns They were
taken from the srave 20 "a cell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
PUNCH PAINS SOCIETY SET:
DOCTORS RUSHED TO GERMAN
Portsmouth, Va, Women Thrown Into Confusion After
Enjoying Contents of Flowing Bowl at
Masonic Temple Event

PORTSMOUTH, Va, Jan. Is Con-
sternation reigns In this community on
account Of the consequences that have
resulted from the holding OF q german
at the Masonic Temple last evening. II
was attended by Portsmouth's smart So
ciety set. ana one of the fascinating
features of the AFFAIR vas the serving
OF a punch.
Then came the trouble. The punch
began 10 display its game qualities. ard
those Who slipped the cup and quafed
OF its delicious aroma began 10 -etire
Ia confusion and dismag. Eight ladies'
prominent in society here were first 10
fall victims OF the punch bowl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
MAN ASSAULTED
BY TWO ROBBERS

Andrew j. Hunter. aged thirts--se,.en
years, Of IL Eighth street northeast,
was assaulted at First and D streets
northeast late last night by two men.
who struck him over The head with q
feI-cc rail After relieving their victim
oi 81. the men made their escape.
Hunter was taken 10 the Emergency
Hospital where he was found 10 have
sustained a slight scalp wound Later
Andrew G'ddIugs and Richard Hunt
Nere arrested and identified by Hunter.
ih@v were held for assault and rob
berry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
GOOD ADVERTISEMENT.

As an achievement in advertising. il
not in architecture. the tower Of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
which is 20 rise 65S feet in the air. viii
be unique. The mass OF the American
people are still children in esthetic de-
velopment. with childish admiration for
mere bigness. The theory held In older
and more artistic countries that il is the
business OF the municipality to regulate
the size OF structures that AFFECT the
appearance OF the city would seem "a
the average American a tVrannous az
tempt TO interfere with private rights
New York Mail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Former Governor Of New
York Thought to Be
Near Death.

CLEAN, X. Y. Jan. l9.-Ir was learn
ell this afternoon that Former Gov.
Frank ". Higgins. who has been IN al
his home here. is not expected TO live.
he has been suffering for some time
from an affection Of the heart. his svs-
ten showing a general breaking down.
Dr. =. G. Janeway of New York,
whom the governor Eas consulted fire.
quently, was summoned here last night,
and gives but little hope Of the patients
recovery.
Everything has been done that is pos
sibie, but with no encouraging results.
The IOrIner governor is steadily falling.
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Physicians were soon found neces-
sary- Emetics and soothing COM
pounds were sent for, while heroic rene
dies we're applied in other cases. where
tii victims or the subt,s punch expert
enced violent psnes and pains. Others
were affected 20 less degree.
The doctors accuse tie punch OF !Iav-
ing beer 'dOped. while others give
voice 10 the opinion that somebody made
tie punch too strong.
There is to be an investiga ton OF the
matter as soon as the stricken VIC
Tins or the flowing bowl are IN a posi-
tlOn 10 unFavel the mystery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
GOING TO PHILIPPINES
PLEASES NEGRO TROOPS

FORT RENO. Okla. Jan. Ia.-It is
announced ar IHe fort Ihat the Dat-
talon Of the TWeuty-dfth Infantry ,coI-
crefD. slated 70 serve IN the Philippines
will sail on March l. fo- the Islands.
The negT0os aye pIeased with The Order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

q. J. Rixey, president Of the Traders
Bank. il is explained. will be chosen vice
president Of the company, while the Of
nce OF treasurer, already filled by the
selection OF r.. +. ClaughtOn. SO Ions
connected with the Commercial Bank has
been placed in good hands The books for
the subscription To the new stock will
close on Thursday next The matter OF
location is still undecided, but the com
mlttce is working hard and intends 10
have one entirely central ana cOnven-
lent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
NEGATIVE QUALIFICATION

Merchandise You want a job as office
boy, ehI ANY pre- fIouS experience?
Boy-No. sir. 6sn't know how IN do
anything in an Ofice--
Aierchant-I guess YOU won't do
Boy-T don't even know hog q,
whistle 70
Aerchant-Hang up your hat-Thna-
delphis Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
The Right Man for the Place.

The selection Of Hon. Daniel Morgan
as president OF the new United States
Trust Company continues 10 receive the
most favorable commentator from the
banking community and has been best
shown by the immediate increase in the
subscriptions for the stock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
DIES IN HIS CHAIR,
FOUND BY SON

James H. Richards. aged sIxty-seven
Years. Of lll7 New Jersey avenue south
east, was found dead in a chair at his
home al 1915 O'Clock this morning bv
his sen Harry. He was last seen alive
about ll;@ o'clock by his wife and uass
Al the time smoking a pipe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
LOOKS THAT WAY.

The chance that Mayor Mcclellan will
be ousted from Office about the time his
term expires seems 20 be Increasing
iadelghia Inquirer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Harvey's Restaurant.

Is using daily from exclusive sources
Prime Plant Oysters. Old MuStv and
Cream Ale on drauEht Merchants noon
lunch specially COnnOisseuTs are invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
LOCAL MENTION.
..MiIk" Bread Is Unquestionablv 81.

You viii appreciate the superior good
ness Of Holmes genuine hOme-unafiel
MIX Bread from the first trial. IL is
the perfect product Of the best materials.
Delivered fresh and clean from oven 70
table, So. Delicious homemade Pies. zoe
Holmes Bakery. lsJ a. J. SIS. Phones
r 1910 & 1871
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

Absolutely free from all impurities
sample on request. Phone y. lA3.
The lnglesIde Dairy Co.. 1888 IiJh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Royal Pilsen" Is the Most HeaIthful

beverage YOU can provide for family use.
A light beer Of the highest type For
case phone ". 4S6- ABueT- DTury Brew CO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Coal! Coal! Coal!

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. r. J..
q NJ. <. Grace, 4th < + ne. Phone E 2ss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Hungarian Gypsy Orehestra At

Park Hotel. Winter Garden, Rathskelier.
y. J. ave. and nth st. F. .adres. Prop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Piano Tuning. $3.50.
Clean Pasteurized MiIk.

% years experience. Jas. r. Durity.
305 18TH 81 Sc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etc.
Phila. oyster & Chop House. 518 18th NV.
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Mother and Son Arrested.

As q result Of the death of their vic
tim Constable Thomas Dc Lozier. Of
Indian Head district acting upon the
suggestion OF Major sylvester. took
MIS-. Bowie and her son Henry into Gus
tody yesterday afternoon and impvison-
ed them in the jail at la Plata, a town
seventeen miles from Irouside.
The first news the Poscy family re-
Ceived OF the death Of Hubert was from
The Times representative. and they inn
meGlately closed the store which the
father aud another son conducted near
lndisn Head.
Hugh Posey. the father. has a family
OF eleven children, consisting OF five girls
and six boys. of which Hubert was the
third youngest. The boys mother is so
overcome by the tragedy that her condi-
ton is declared 10 be extremely critical
Her brother. now dead. was the father
Of sis Bowie and OF Henry Bowie
The BoWie family consists o. three sons
ami four daughters.
Clayton Posey. an elder brother of the
victim Of the tragedy. will arrive in THIS
city and assist Augustus Posey with
the funeral arrangements.
Augustus Posey, who arrived at -he
scene OF the Tragedy shortly after his
brother was shot and came 10 this city
on the naval tug with Hubert. last might
gave detailed account of the affair
from the POsoy famiiy's Point OF view
Mr.. Posey has beer living in Washing
ton for the last four years. and few
days as went u fIin Ton To visit his
parents.
Friday afternoon I drove over 30 In
diaH Head 20 spend the night with
Hubert" he said. When i arrived
there ] was informed that there had
been some trouble near q small vacant
house some distance from Indian Head.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Rubber Stamps, 10 Cents Pa Line-

Seals. Stencils. Badges. Brass Cheeks.
Herman Baumgarten Co.. 81 10Th 81. nv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20
Finds Boy Dying.

My brother lives across Malta
woman creek. almost in sisht of the
proving grounds. but il is necessary for
him TO go some distance back in the
woods to get across the creek. knew
that ne would have 10 pass the shanty
where .hey told me the trouble had
occurred, so 7 hurried to the SPOT.
NV brother was lying on The ground,
writing in agony. and I was told that
he had been shot. NV brother Clayton,
who Keeps 2 small store across the
creek. had heard the trouble and arv
rived before they shot Hubert.
From what / could learn. Mrs
HoWie and her son had driven over from
their home and tied the horse in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-20

Miller OH Stoves. .S3.50 $40. s. %
Gas Radiators ..-.--..-..-.Se. y. $50. s. %
Gas Drums and Stoves ............ sc 81 -
ole 18th 81. c. A. Muddiman a. Co. 1904 q.
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Sunday Specials. Open PINTO II Pm.
Phila. Oyster < Chop House. 5ls llth nv.
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Perfection in Oyster Cooking.
Keen You Warn.

THna. oyster g chop House. 5l8 nth nv.