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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-04
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people Of color in America profit.
These were DR.. Booker T. Washing
ton, DR.. Mooreland, the Y. NJ. C. A.
worker; DR.. ]. H. N. Waring, of Balti-
more, and the manager of the Baldwin
Locomotive works of Philadelphia, Pa.
This step DR.. Thirkield regarded as
the most effective achievement of his
life The motive was to get money,
and to get money an industrial plant
must be established in Howard Uni.
versity.
The annual commencement came
DR.. Parks Cadman of New York ad.
dressed the students graduating upon
that occasion, and in doing so he paid
tribute after tribute to DR.. Washing.
ton, but no applause was given. DR..
Thirkield went upon the platform up.
on that occasion amid a depressing
unwelcome silence. There was re.
sentiment against his attempt to in
dustrialize Howard University.
Then there followed events which
point toward dark and dangerous
chasm. Men long connected with the
Institution severed their connection
with 1t, new appointments were made
and confusion reigns. DR.. Frederick
w. Fairfield, who for more than a
quarter of century was connected
with the university has gone, w. p.
Hay, professor of biology, has gone,
Mrs. Jacobs, the matron, has resigned,
Miss Anette Anderson, one of the
ablest teachers the university ever
had, has gone, Mr.. Bowers, theetaois
has gone; Professor George w
Cook has accepted a position outside
the university, Mr.. Bowers, the en-.
gineer, has gone; the superintendent
OF buildings and grounds, resigned
but was persuaded to remain, and Dr.
Lewis B. Moore has moved from the
university, where he has been com
fortably and conveniently located fol
many years. All these changes may
not be due to the policy of DR.. Thir-
kield, but, somehow, the people hold
him responsible for the conditions
tnat obtain. His attitude upon the
question of industrialism, and his ac-
tons and utterances in support Of
that attitude lead to the conclusion
that his purpose is to take the univer-
sity from its moorings and carry out
his wish that an industrial plant be
made there large enough to over
shadow and destroy the place OF all
places where the principle of equality
is maintained.
Thoughtful people remember the as.
sets which DR.. Thirkield has. They
know that he is the son-in-law OF
Bishop Haven and taught theology at
Cannon Theological Seminary. For
these assets they are willing to give
him credit, and do, but are determined
to hold him responsible for the errors
that have been made. They do not
know why preachers have been ap
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-10-04

following officers ready and willing to
explain the work and It's needs: Robert
Gray, president: Mrs. J. A. Smith. vice
president; Mrs. J. p. Blackwell, second
vice president; Mrs. Lavenia Knight,
matron; Mrs. Hattie Shelton, assistant
matron; Mrs. Hattie Overman, chair.
man building fund; Mrs. N. e. Morri.
son. solicitor. S34 South 18th street;
William R Rhodes. secretary ~
treasurer, 25s5 East 9Th avenue.
mot looking each Of you to bis own
things. but each Of you also 70 u
things Of othArA"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
A Little Story

A group of men were talking
IN Bury's pharmacy, Anacostia,
not long ago. Noticing the sign,
''Times Want Ads Received
Here" one said: Il wonder if
one really does get results from
want advertising?"
"I'l tell you little story"
said another. "Some time ago I
had a horse to sell. 1 tried the
stables and auction houses ana
every place 1 knew, but there
was nothing doing Then some
one told me to advertise. I put
little fifteen-word ad in The
Times and in three days I had
sold the horse for cash at a good
price. Looks something like re-
suits, doesn't it?"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
SNAKES SLAIN
BY ROOSEVELT.
BEAR EXPECTED

VICKSBUBG. Miss, Oct. e.-Presldent
Roosevelt's first prey on his great bear
nunt was a pair OF rattlesnakes. Ben
14lley the great bear hunter. skinned
them, and with other trophies OF the
hunt, the skins will hang in the White
House.
The hunters yesterday jumped two
bears and two wild cats. Trails were
followed all day. but no game was killed.
VIII Coon. colored. killed fine buck
yesterday and another was killed this
morning.
The rainfall Will probably keep the
trails In fine condition from now on.
STAMBOUL. La, oct 9.-PresidCn,
Roosevelt was ready to take the trail
early toGay. The rain that kept hm
from hunting yesterday had ceased this
morning.
The President was up at $50 O'Clock
yesterday morning, but the rain kept
falling until noon, and the chase was
abandoned.
Several reports OF bear in the 0iclnlty
have been received.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Mr.. BIackford,s Career.

Mr.. Blackford has been principal OF
the Episcopal High School at Alexan-
dria, Va, since 1870. He is seventy years
old sad a native OF Fredericksburg. He
received his early education in Lynch
burg. but later attended the University
OF Virginia. from which institution he
graduated in 1850.
IN 1854 he married Miss Eliza Chew
Amber, Of Virginia He was a mem
Der OF the ROckbridge Artillery. a clerk
OF the military court in LOngstreet' s
corps. an adjutant OF the Twenty-foUrth
Virginia Infantry. with General Lees
army. serving under that distinguished
was associate principal OF Norwood
School, OF Nelson county, Va, from 1865
to 1870
Mrs. BlaCkford, who was at her nome
IN Alexandria. left for Richmond imine-
diately after receiving news OF the ac-
cident.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
REBELS
CAPTURE TOWNS

AdviCes from Senior ZebalIos. minister
OF foreign affairs Of Argentina, TO
Charge d'Affaires Julian z. Portela,
COZ firm reports Of a miniature revolu-
tioi> there. INQUIRY by the Spanish gov
ernment ELECTED the Information that
natives of the province Of Corrients had
taken possession of several towns in the
vicinity.
The regular federal troops, comply
ing with the severe orders received from
President Alcorta, prevented the local
armed bands Of tho province from In
tcrruptiEg Crder." saws Scnor ZeballOs.
Political differences between the na-
is thought tranquility will be speedily
re-esta sashed since Special National
Commissioner Senator Perez has arrived
II the disturbed district"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
JOHN BARRETT LEAVES
FOR PHILADELPHIA

John Barrett. director OF the Inter
national bureau OF the American Re
pubIics. left this morning for Philadel-
phia 20 participate in a reception TO
be given in honor Of Prof l. S. Rowe
Of the University OF Pennsylvania. Prof
Rowe has just returned from South
America, where he has been studying
educational. social, commercial, and In
dustrial conditions in different republics
At the reception. Mr.. Barrett VIII make
q speech on the relations between the
Latin-American countries and the
United States.
Director Barrett has also accepted an
invitation from The Board OF Trade, OF
Newark. n. J.. before which Re will de-
live, an address on South America. Mr.
Barstt will return to Washington Fri
day evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Had Prominent Place
in House of Dep
utieS.
Members Adjourn
When Critical Con-
ditiOn Is Learned.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct 81. NJ
BlacBford, president of the Episco.
pal High school of Alexandria, Va,
and a delegate tc the Episcopal
convention now in session here, was
run over by an automobile today,
and is in a critical condition at Me-
mortal Hospital. It is feared his in
iIries viii prove fatal
Mr.. Blaclford has been one of the
most conspicuous members Of the
convention, and did much of the
preliminary work in anticipation OF
the meeting. He was crossing the
street this morning on his way to
the meeting of the house of depu-
ties, when a touring car turned the
corner. Mr.. BlackforI did not see
the automobile.
Run Over by Machine.
He was thrown to tne street. ara the
machine went over him. The chauffeur
stopped the car quickly. and the injured
man was placed I'm II and hurried to
Memorial Hospital. The attending ply
sicians this afternoon declared Mr..
Blackford to be in critical condition.
He b;ed profuseIy from wounds In his
head, hut soon recovered consciousness
The 7 hysicians think he will recover
Wa n the news of the accident was
brought TO the house Of deputies that
body suspended It's sessions. and prayers
were offered for the recovery OF Mr..
BlackfuTd
The automobile IS owned by r. c
Preyn, OF Albany, a delegate to tn,
cOnver ION.
Bishop Coadjutor NelsCu. OF Albany
was seated by Mr. Preyh Later Mr.
Preyn snd his chauffeur. J. II. Foster
were put under arrest they having
failed to secure a license for the ma
chine. They were released on bail 4
appear at police court tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Engine No. IA on Scene V thin So Seconds After
Alarm Was Turned in by Miss Lena Belt,
Chiefs Daughter.

In ffty-eight seconds after Miss Z
X. Belt, daughter OF Fire Chief let
turned IN the alarm from box 124. Sev-
enth and Pennsylvania avenue. tliI
morning, the apparatus from station 10.
IL was upon the scene. and one OF the
most spectacular and exciting fire dTilis
in the history of the department had be-
gun. The drill was witnessed by ab pu;
5000 persons, including nearly nalf a
hundred fire chiefs from all parts OF the
country now In convention IN Wash
ington.
The drill was under the direct super
vision Of Chief Belt and Assistant Chiefs
Wagner. Keleher, and Henry. Chief
Wagner arrived on the scene In forty
eight seconds, and was followed ten
seconds later by engine and wagon No.
IA. Within three minutes from the alarm
several streams Of water were playing
upon the imaginary fire amid the cheers
Of the assembled multitude
Record Runs Made.
Record runs from all parts of the city
were made Dy the vhrious engines, all
OF them making time proportionateIy
as quick as that made by No a. The
firemen west Of Seventh street dashed
down Pennsylvania avenue until the in
fersa 3tion of Seventh street and the two
Avenues was reached.
Those from the east came on a gallon
down the Louisiana avenue hill, took
their places without a moments delay
and within a moment after the arrival
OF the last engine, twenty-four streams
of water ascended skyward. The entire
Grill was arranged with the utmost pre-
Clsion. and no time was lost. the fire
men working as quickly and as ener-
Betically as though the sal ETY. Of the
entire city depended upon the immediate
action.
Order of Arrivals.
The order in which the respective
companies rushed to the alarm box.
where Chief Belt and many of the Wis
sting fire chiefs had congregated. was as
Follows:
No. IA. engine and wagon: No. 16 No.
3, No. 6, No. 3. No. l. No. 13. truck No.
8. truck No. l, truck No. 4, water tower
from No. IA
THO hose wagons assumed positions
facing the east, and Immediately after
the seven engines assumed positio7s
around the fountain at the foot Of
Louisiana avenue, the chug-clug OF the
engines, the drawn "billies'' Of fifty po-
llcemen, and the scampering OF the
more adventurous of the assembled
thousands, gave the scene every ap-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
RH0NE VALLEY FLOODED;
FARMS SUFFER GREATLY

LYONS, France, October 9.-Heavv
rains continuing for two days nave
caused the Rhone river to rise alarming
~. II IS over It's banks for miles. and
great damage has already been caused.
while it Is feared even worse loss viii
be inflicted. Throughout the whole val
ley rains and floods have wrought great
havoc
Railway communications have been
broken at ten points on the main line
between here and Valence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
REPORT FIFTEEN DEAD
IN ALABAMA TORNADO

LEEDS, Ala. Oct. 9.-Fifteen Iersons
are believed TO have been killed by
tornado reported near here. The prop
erty loss is said to have been enormous.
All wires are down, and II viii prob
ably be some time before 1etails are re-
ceived.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
WEALTHY WOMEN
NON-RESIDENTS
TO AVOID DUTY
Wives of Rich Americans
Follow Example Set
by Anna Held.

NEW YORK. oct 9-In c.-der TO es-
cape annoyance and expense. a con-
stanJly increasing number OF New York
society women and others who spend
mucA time abroad are declaring them
selves foreign residents when they enter
l-e customs gates at tins port. IN this
they are following the example OF Anna
Eeid. l3e actress. who. upon her arri-
val f,'a,n Europe in August. cvaded pay
ment Upon g score Of trunks containing
wesr.1g apparel.
Among those who have recently taken
advantage Of the nonresident act are
Mrs James Speyer. wife OF the banker;
Mrs Florence r. Bache, wife Of Jules
5. Bache. broker; and Mrs Cora 2.
Kess.er, wife Of George Kessler. the
wine merchant.
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pCarance Of a metropolitan fire.
The steady streams OF water from
al-5ut ten minutes, during which time
tho crowds gnzed in rapt admiration
fr,in every point OF vantage in the
vicinity. Trees, house tops. and de-
partmert store windows were lined with
clerks, small boys. and veterans, all Of
whom were given an excellent oppor-.
tunity OF judging tho combined strength
or tho companies Chief Belt and his
assistants hustled about below givirs
orders here ana there which resulted In
new records being made BY the gal
liant fire lads.
Chief Belt Congratulated.
Chief Belt was frequently surrounded
BY groups Of visiting fire chiefs who
came 10 extend congratulations upon
the perfect manner in which the drill
was being conducted. He seemed es-
Pecially gratifed by the quick time made
by No. II in reaching the scene IN fifty
eight seconds after the alarri was sound
ed by Miss Belt.
You can say for me-" said the chief
that not a horse was hltched nor was
there any preparation for the alarm
whatever. other than the readirass In
which firemen are always held. The
test alarm came just as a real fire alarm
would, and 1 consider tie time mads re-
markable."
No. Il engine house is situated on
Elgnth street, between u and E
r oIloWlng the III Of the combined
companies streams were PLAYED bv tbe
individual engines. and this was fol-
lowed by individual exhibits bv tbe
water tower engine. the hook and lad
Ger trucks, and number OF exhibits OF
various fre-fighting apparatus in ,Ise -,
different cities. AZ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Patent Hose Used.

one Of the more interesting Of these
was the pateTt Paradox hose in use bv
the Philadelphia department which Is
especially ad@r-ed for ground work. and
consists Of a special contrfvance for
holding the hose steady with the aid Of
but one fireman. The exhibitors claim
that the contrivance will stand pres
sure Of 300 ponds. Ladder climbing by
the aid OF tao Lovett fire belt. in use in
Louisville, Chicago, and other cities.
comprised another interesting exhibit.
The entire exhibition consumed nearly
Two hours and was witnessed by an
immense crowd which almost blocked
Continued on Eighth Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
FLAMES SWEEP
\. !. CAR BARN.,
S5O0,OOO LOSS
Thousands Of Homeless
Persons Panic-Stricken
in New York Streets.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-,dcre than 5.OOl
persons were driven out Of their homes
early today by flames that swept
through the car barns at Fourteenth
street AMI avenue B, threatening for
time the destruction CT several blocks
OF tenement houses.
The fire caused loss Of $4,000. de-
stroying 125 trolley cars ard practically
putting out OF service for a time all
the crosstoWn street car lines and horse
cars in the lower half of the city.
Tenants Panic-StIicken.
Series Of explosions as the fire licked
along electric wires, bursts OF many
colcred flames. showers of burning EN-
bCrs scattered TAR and wide by a fierce
wind and tie tainng. walls, one OF
which crushed ir the upper floors of a
tenement house. caused a Panic-stricken
stampede in ali tie thickiy populated
tenements Of the neighborhood. and fill
ed the streets with mass Of frightened
people.
Fourteenth street. caved IN just after
the building had been cleared of its
dwellers. Ciiovanne Serviera, his wife,
and six children got safely 70 the street,
when suddenly they discovered that
lnelr Elk4leGU-UlOlNlls-Ol DADHs NAlOAtAs
was forgotten on the top floor. Several
policemen tried TO get into the building,
but were kept back by falling bricks.
Finally Peter Mooney, fireman, scaled
the fire-escape and found the child
sleeping sOundly N chair.
Horses Run in Streets.
WhBs the excited people were drag
ging oIt trunks and household effects,
more Than 400 frightened horses. freed
from the burning barns. EallOped
through the streets, their hOOfs threat
ening injury 70 the terrified and the
temporarily homeless thrOng.
a numoer Of persons were injured, and
the firenen. through lack OF q suffi-
cient water supply for a time. had en
unusually hard fight with tho flames.
II was the NTH serious car barn fire
sustained within a year by the Metro
politan Street Railway Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The temperature has fallen decidedly
In Atlantic coast districts north OF .he
CarOlinas, with heavy frost in the Ohio
valley. the lower lake region. and pur-
Co,,S OF the middle Atlantic States.
The temperature VIII rise tonight and
Thursday I'm Atlantic coast districts,
With generally fair weather. except I'm
New York, where rain IS probabie
Thursday. Rain is also probable in the
lower lake region and the upper Ohio
valley.
Steamers departing today for EIro-
pean ports will have light northwesterly
winds and fair weather To the Grand
Banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Free Entry.

Paragraph 697 of the Dingley tariff act
provides for free entry OF wearing
apparel. articles Of personal adornment.
toilet articles. and similar personal ef-
iects Of persons arriving I'm the United
States. But this exemption shall only
include such articles ms actually accom-
pony and are in the use Of such per
sons" Non-residents are designated as
persons who have beer abroad with a
fixed foreign abode for one year or more
and persons who have been abroad Tor
two years with or without a foreign
aboCe"
It was said yesterday. at the office Of
John NJ. Bishop. special deputy sur
veyor, that Mrs. Speyer. Mrs. Bache.
and Mrs Kessler declared themselves
nOn-residents and that their declarations
were found TO be strictly within the let
ter and zDfrft OF the law
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09

HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, Oci. g.
cloudy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Port Collector Not wise"

Henry c. Stuart, acting collector of
the port. said that II women were thus
evading the payment OF duty he was
ignorant Of the identity Of the persons
concerned.
Al his onJce, a Broadway. Jules Bache
said:
My wife may have declared herself
a nonresident, hut I had not heard OF
it. For the past four years we have
had a permanent residence in Paris. and
Mrs. Bache spends a good deal OF her
time there. She could very Justly be
termed q nonresident. ana some obli9-
ing customs official may have told her
TO take advantage or the fact"
Mr.. Speyer sent word through HIS sec
retary that the sSoTy was not true Mr.
ana Mrs. kessler have been in Europe
several month";
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Two 100000 Gifts.

:. PierDont Morgan, OF New York. and
George . Thomas. OF Philadelphia. each
gave 10000 through their dioceses. and
lhere were other gifts ranging down
rom S5o'ooo u 5000. but the primal aim
OF the committee has been 50 far as
possible IN the time allotted TO secure 4
oAerlDuuon from every man and boy
Ia 1ne church as far as he was able 10
contribute The demand has been for
men nrst and for money secondarny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
TEMPERATURE.
SUN TABLE.
TIDE TARHE.

High water today 9.29 p. m.
Low water tOday...........-.... 30 p. m.
High water tomorrow. 9.55 am. ,10;l0 pm.
Low water tomorrow. 4:l0 am. 4:l5 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09

At o'clock tonight will occur the eli
max. great mass meeting In the city
auditorium, with addresses by Bishops
Greer. FeterlNin, and Randolph. and by
Messrs- Pepper and Thomas, Of the
committee. At the close of the meeting
announcement viii be made by Mr..
Thomas Of the total amount Of the
thank Offering and OF the number OF in
dividuag contributors. IL that can be
compiled IN time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
Discussion Of Canons.

Discussion Of the amendments on
canons occupied the early part OF this
mornings session.
Mr.. Lewis. OF Pennsylvania. made n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-30
ELEGANT sEr or aABnns.

been received with such favor on all
sides that there is every reason to be
lieve that It will be popular all season.
In some eases the coats nj closely at
the waist. the basqlcs extending about
two inches below. but a number OF
models arc cut with short WASTED ef-
feet at the back, the basque barely
reaching TO the hips.
The new fur boleros are very varied.
fnd the models showing mixed effects
have found much favor this year. Al
though chinchilla Is ga expensive fur,
It Is seen in great quantities II Is hard
70 resist the temptation to recommend
the fur pushes, which this season are
more realistic than ever and so wide
that forty OF fifty OF the little animals
from which chinchilla is stripped could
be struggled in o yard It makes Nj
extremely well, and with other trim.
mings three.quarters OF yard makes
a bolero. The plush is $40 q yard and
we'll worth the investment II the coat
is made by an experienced tailor,
Black and white plaid skirts and chin.
chilla boleros are the acme Of smart
ness.
The magnificent furs seen in the cut
nre of sable. but the same design could
be successfully carried out IN any of
the less expensive pelts. The stole Is
wide. long ana fat. and the mun, soft
and bly, b finished With paws Of the
animal. JUDO CHoLLET.