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The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
HECTOR MACPHERSON. A SCOTCH
BOY, ONLY 1s YEARS OLD.
A Star Gaxer From Birth-Has Writ
ten Two Notable Scientific Works
Speaks Four Languages
Rules Private Observatory.

Edinburgh. Scotland.-Unless there
be an exception on the other side of
tie Atlantic-for America Is steadfast-
ly regarded by the old world as a land
OF prodigies and possibilities-Scot-
land thinks 1t can boast of the young
est astronomer in the world.
He is Hector Macpherson. jr.. and
although only Is years old, is the auth
or of two notable astronomical books.
Ve is the son of a prominent Scottish
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
New York's Early Name.

Manhattan island was once named
New Orange for is months. When
the English took 1t from the Dutch the
name New Amsterdam was changed to
New York, and then when the Dutch
recaptured It in July 1878. they called
1t New Orange. 1t held that name un-
til the English retook it in November.
1874. when the name New York was
restored and has been retained ever
since
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
oat,-heada 2 Eoot Iona.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse
Wis, are bringing out new oats this
year with heads 2 foot longl That's q
wonder. Their catalog tellsl
Spetz- the greatest cereal hay food
America ever sawl Catalog tellsl
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
slmpIon runneI sueeessfuI.

The result of the first six months
working of the Simplon tunnel has
been tabulated and show that an av.
erage of 5000 passengers were carried
a day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
11&z<FSF@
&C.
FREE

Our mammoth l4s-page Seed and Tool
Catalog is mailed free to all intending
buyers, or send &c in stamps and receive
free samples OF new Two Foot Long Oats
and other cereals and big catalog free.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Box w, La
Crosse Wis.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
French VINEYARDS.

The vineyard area of France in 1906
was 4,195.50o acres yielding a wine
production of 1,375.774.921 gallons.
Production has steadily increased
since 1900. when it was 1,779.267, ,56s
gallons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28

Money doesn't always make the mare
go-not If it's bet on the mare. for In
that case the man is likely to make
the money go.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28

the farmers of the region and the
building was dedicated and conse-
Grated free of all debt by Bishop
Schinner of Superior. Wis. assisted
by Most Rev. Archbishop Keane of
Dubuque.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
TO PAINT PoPE's PORTRAIT.
Young American Artist Achieve Great
Distinction.

William Edwards Cook. who will be
the first American artist to paint a
portrait of Pope Plus x, is a native OF
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-02-28
Denver Directory

everywhere for s27. 90. Send for our free cat
aloRue of saddles and harness. Lowest prices
IN the U. The Fred Mueller Saddle a Har-
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
BROWNSVILLE INQUIRY
ADJOURNED UNTIL MAY

Recess until May Il has been taken by
the Senate Committee on Military
Affairs after a prolonged executive ses-
sion There are a. score or more eiti-
zens from Brownsville, Texas. in Wash
ington 10 tell OF the shooting I'D Of
the town by members Of the Twenty
fifth Colored Infantry, but no more
witnesses viii be examined by Senator
Foraker or : 1ator Warner until the
second week May.
Senator ForA OF expects to be busy
with his Ohio campaign for the next
FIVE sr six weeks and deemed It mad
visaoie to have the Brownsville hearing
on his mind during the political struggle.
The committee before adjournment took
occasion 70 ply its respects 10 the
clIlcers who nEInd Major Penrosa moi
gulIty, but declared the shooting was
done by members Of the TwentV-fifrI7
infantry, IL is said such a verdict IS
unprecedented. ''Ths colored soldiers
were not on trial, said Senator For
aker, and, therefore. o reference
should have been made 10 them by the
court martial. They wee. afforded no
opportunity OF refUting anything said
against them and should not have beer
promo lnced guilty"
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
PUT HARTMAN BEHIND
BARS FOR A WHILE
Continued from First Page.)

succeeding developments had aroused
the Administration to determination 10
employ every possible resource against
Hartman. No quarter will be given,
and the Government representatives are
more confident since the arguments OF
yesterday. even than they were before
that a criminal proceeding viii win
As a result OF the Hartman inquiry,
which has engaged the attention of the
Interstate Commerce Commission for
the last three months, arguments in
The case being concluded yesterday, this
is the probable outcome;
Request by the commission fer Con-
gress TO pass a law prohibiting railroad
companies engaged IN interstate com
merce from specializing fn stocks,
Request by the commission for Con-
gresF 10 pass a law regulating the issu-
ance of stocks and bonds by carriers Of
interstate commerce.
Request by the commission for Con-
gress TO pass more stringent laws re-
garding the systems of bookkeeping en-
ployed by the railroads.
Investigation OF the combination Of
railroads forming the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn, the Vanderbilt lines. the Rock
Island, and the Hin lines.
The first thing TO be done IS TO decide
whether Hartman will be hailed into the
Federal courts Of southern New York TO
answer certain questions which he re-
fused TO do at the New York inquiry.
This viii probably be determined Mon
day. and il is believed. viii result in the
proposed court proceedings.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
Princess Victoria
Engaged to We'd
Coming Regent

LONDON, April 6-The Mirror asserts
that the visit of the Dowager Czarina
TO England. which ended on Friday,
when she started for Biarritz in COM
pany with her sister, Queen Alexandra
was due TO the Russian political situa-
ton. She came here for the purpose of
negotiating a marriage between the
Grand Duke Michael and Princess Vic
toria Of Schleswig-H olstein, enc Of the
most popular of the English royalties,
who was a great favorite of the late
Queen Victoria.
The princess accepted the proposal and
the marriage may take place in April
or the first week in May, If nothing hap
pens to upset the arrangements.
The wedding viii possibly take place
in England but more likely on the RI
viera-
AS the laws Of the Russian court COM
pei the wives of members of the I'M
periai family to belong 10 the Greek
Orthodox Church, il was essential that
Princess Victoria, who Is a Protestant,
should iOin that communion The Dow
ager Czarina. who was reared a Prot
estant too. had some difficulty in per
suading the princess TO change her re-
ligion, but she finally prevailed.
The cuaT5ship viii be very brief, for
thus far the Grand Duke Michael has
not personally proposed marriage, the
matter having been entirely arranged
by others.
Princess Victoria. however. is well az
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
DISCHARGE SIX
REPAIRERS FROM
MAIL BAG SHOP
Among Last Batch of
DismiSSaIs Were Three
War Veterans.

Following the unexpected dismissal Of
more than forty employees Of the Gov
eminent naa bag repair shop two week.
ago. which caused considerable feeling
at the time among the employees, six
more have just been dismissed
OF the six dismissed this week, three
are veterans, one. Ira ]. Phillips. of the
Indian war, and John Jost and Thomas
Farrell of the civil war. The otfer
three. Harry PaschaI Joe Webster. and
John Holm have not been ia the service
as great a length Of time. but are de-
claTcd by their companions to be eff
cient workmen. or the veterans. one
has been with tie mail bag repair de-
partment for over forty years.
Asked If the disrnissals were perma-
nent. or a Reinstatement Of the fifty dis
charged workers might take place when
the work become heavier, the Official
replied that the dismissals were prob
ably permanent.
Some Of the men dismissed state that
mssny Of the men discharged were ex-
ceIlent workmen, connected with the
shops for over a score of years, and
that men knowing less Of the work but
having a pull are retained, and thar
the veteran employees have been break
ing in for some months the very men
who have usurped their places under The
new regime.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
CHARITIES ASK
RUNNING EXPENSES
Mrs. T. N. Pages Gift
Was Endowment
Fund.

As Mrs. Pages gift OF $1,000 is for {
permanent enjoyment fund. which doet
not affect the income Of the current
year, the Associated Charities reportG
that It still has 10 raise about Shso0 &C
complete its necessary expenses for thu
present season.
Final letters Of appeal have recently
been sent out signed by Justice David
J. Brewer president Of the association,
and the following contributions, received
at ST G street, have been acknowledged
by John Joy Edison. treasurer.
Mrs. Angela Scully. SO; Percivai II.
Brown. 50: Judge Stanton J. Peelle. s.;
Admiral David B. Harmony, So c. +.
Alden. s.; Lieut.. Frank Ross Mccoy,
s5; MIR. and Mrs. David Fairchild, s.:
e R True s.; Gen. 2 y. Dimmick. 81
JUL Diesrtld. 81; Mrs. Edith D. Liscom.
81; a friend. 81 Miss S. L. SommeTs. 81
d friend. 81
For the purchase of food, fuel. and
clohtfng Tor destitute families. and milk
and eggs for INDECENT cOnsumptiVes the
Citizens Relief Association has received
the following contributions, which have
been sent 20 81 Q street and ecIknowi-
edged by Milton F. Aiies, treasurer.
Cash. $50; Thomas SnoWden. s.: airs.
z B. Stocking 50; 3. c. GetsingeF. So
Aaron Brylawski, $3.50; Fred Weber. 81.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
PANAMA MAY SEND
DELEGATE TO HAGUE

The Republic OF Panama is the only
one of the governments Of Central and
South America which has not yet indi-
Gated its willingness 10 participate IN
the approaching sessions OF the Peace
Congress at The Hague. Baron ROsen,
the Russian ambassador, who has been
conducting the correspondence with
these countries. announces that he haS
received favorable responses from all
but the latest addition TO the family of
nations.
Inquiry at the Panama legation in this
city today developed the fact that the
question OF sending delegates TO The
Hague conference viii be one Of the first
TO be taken up at the special session OF
the Panama legislature which VIII as
senble April Is. and which viii be asked
70 make the necessary appropriations
Sc the chances are very favorable that
the entire Western Hemisphere viii be
represented for the first time ia this
important worlds congress.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
DIFFERENCE WORK
OF METHODISTS
President Sheridan Has An
nounced Pulpit Assign
mentS for Sunday.

The morning session OF the annual
conference Of the Maryland Methodist
Protestant Church. now being held in
the Rhode Island Avenue Methodist
Protestant Church, was devoted TO rou-
the matters. such as the presentation Of
reports from committees.
Foreign missions were discussed at
some length this morning by DIT. Ogburn
and Dr. Lucas.
The committee appointed to call on
the President reported that the Presi-
dent would be pleased TO receive the
members Of the conference Monday af-
ternoon at go o'clock. All have signi-
fed their intention OF attending the re-
ception.
The following assignments for service
in The local churches tomorrow have
been knade by Presto mt Sheridan:
Methodist ProtestaRt-Ethode Island
Avenae, morning, Rev ;. i. Mills even
ing, Rev. J. r. Lucas; sunday school
Revs. u. ~. Austine and L j.. smith
First Church-Sev. ". N otraSer'
morning; Rev. s B. Tredway, evening.
Congress Strest-Revs. +. n. Lewis
and r. y. EtOue.
MOunt TabOr-Revs- c. S Humphrlss
and r. T. Benson; Sunday school, Rev.
c. r Brown; Christian EndeaVor, rev.
North Carolina Avenue-Revs. S. ".
Coe and Louis Randall.
Mount Oiivet-Rev- J. ". Gray.
Walkers Chapel-Rev. =. w. NcrEls.
AIexandria-Revs. J. r. Carr and ".
. Fa alii-f H. F. Wright.
Presbyterian churches.
Gunton Temple-Rev. Louis Randall
''' West church-Rev. Louis Randall
First church-Rev. J. II. Holmes
morning and evening.
United BHethTen churches:
AIeumorial Ehurch-Rev. T. J. Ogden
Second Baptist Church-Revs. {. +
Redeer and c. NJ Camplier.
Anacostia Baptist Church-G. A. Nor
riS. evening
Methodist Episcopal churches
douglas biemorial-Rev. 4. NJ Bryan
u Un lion F. 7. Benson and ". F
Wilson MemoTial-Rev. A. S. Beane
McKssndree-Revs. ]. ". Traut and
Metropolitan-Revs F. c. Klein and C
l. Eumphries.
RyIand-Revs. c. K. McCaslin and J
L. Ward.
Bradburn Memorial-Revs. ]. Z. Mas
sey and J. D. Smith
North Capltol-Rev- n 0. Gibson
&c Go 1r:'i F. D. Reynolds and T
Calvary NJ. E south-Revs, J. T. Las
sell and J. \. Eiderdice.
Eldbrooke-Rev. ". \. Sherwood
morning.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
STEAMERS, FOR NORFOLK
HAVE EVERY COMFORT

The superb Norfolk and Washington
steamers sailing every day in the year
az $50 p. M AFFORD convenient counec-
ton with Norfolk and the many historl-
cally attractive places in its vicinity.
Portsmouth, jamestown Island. and ex-
position site, Yorktown and Fort Non
roe. Strangers visiting the Capital viii
find this trip one Astounding in interest
TO them Steamers are perfectly equip
ped in every. respect. and are especially
well known 70 the travelling public for
the excellence Of their cuisine Daily
connections are made at Norfolk with
steamers for New York and Boston,
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
BRYAN TO LECTURE
ON PRINCE OF PEACE

William Jennings Bryan VIII address
a mems meeting at the National Theatsr
Sunday afternoon, April "A. under the
auspices of the Y. NJ c. A. The COM
mittee in charge viii issue tickets free
of charge on the following plan: On
Monday and Tuesday next tickets viii
be given to each member of the asso-
citation who applies. Beginning on We'd
nesday tickets will be given to other
men Of the city who apply at association
headquarters, 1876 @ street, one 20 each
applicant After the lower floors are
taken 500 tickets will be issued to the
recipient OF q ticket must register. Mr.
Bryan win speak on the Prince OF
Peace.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
CANADA GETS BUFFALOS
WANTED BY UNCLE SAM

DENVER. Col, April 6.-Howard
Eaton. of Wolf, Mont, says that a herd
OF $50 bison, owned by Michael Padlow,
now at Fgathead reservation. thirty
i've miles west of Missoula. Mont, is
about TO pass into possession of the
Canadian government, to which PadloW
has given an option for the purchase OF
the animals.
Some time ago Eaton procured an op-
tion of the herd at $500 a head and pre-
scented il 10 the United States Govern
ment President Roosevelt was DESTROYS
OF preserving TO the United STATES the
herd. comprising half of all the bison
surviving in this country, Mr.. Eaton
said. but no appropriation was made
Tor the purpose,
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
Declares That Prosperity
Has Reached It's
Climax.
Laird of Skibo Gathers
Millionaires and Labor
Agents.

NEW YORK, April 6.-August Bel
mInt, presiding last night at the meet
ing OF. representatives OF capital and Ia
Dor in the Fifth avenue mansion Of An
drew Carnegie, at the very opening OF
his remarks. said:
There Is no time more important
than this for a gathering Of this ma
-ture. It Is very easy to remain at peace
during prosperous times, but sometimes
lines change, and I feel greatly inn
pressed that the unparalleled develop
ment Of our country and its prosperity
shave beer so extraordinary that it IS
undoubtedly time TO strike a halt, ana 1t
is not wholly undesirable.
prepare for Crisis"
Il do not desire to be either a prophet
or an alarmtst, nor viii / discuss the
causes which appear TO lead TO the be-
ginning of it: but it is unquestioned that
we should prepare ourselves through
Just such gatherings as this TO under
stand and solve the problems with
which we are at any time likely to be
confronted.
Jacob II. schi6 agreed with Mr.. Bel
mont. but Charles NJ. Schwab said that
the tide of prosperity is just starting.
An audience Of more than three hun
dred niIlionaires. philanthropists. pro-
fessional apd business men, employers
Of labor and employees, had been pa
ia excellent humOr by Mr.. Carnegie
warm WELCOME, when Mr.. Belmont
warning, uttered in most solemn tones
fell upon than like a cold, wet blanket
Later in the evening. while other speak
ers were discussing industrial peace
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
George Otis Smith to
Assume Title on
May /.

George Otis Smith. who has been Sc
lected by the President to succeed Prof.
Charles D. Walcott as director of the
Geological Survey, win continue the pol
icy mapped out by his predecessor. Mr..
Smith, whose appointment was received
with approval from all the employees
and others interested in geological re-
search, VIII take formal charge Of his
new office on May J.
Since Mr.. Walcott was selected as
secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Mr. Smith has discharged the duties Of
the Office in such a commendable man
ner that it was clearly seen he was the
right man for the place.
Much Yet to Be Learned.
Speaking of his appointment. Mr..
Smith said: 4 am exceedingly well
pleased with the position. and shall con
duct the office along the lines pursued
by my predecessor. There IS much TO
be learned yet in the matter Of geology
OF our country and the natural resources
of our fields we shall take il by de-
grees, and hope to store up a fund of
knowledge that will better acquaint the
citizens with the resourcefulness of the
country Mr.. Walc0tt had many excel
lent ideas regarding geological research,
and these, IL pressed to conclusions. viii
be Of inestimable benefit in our branch
Of work 1 am especially Interested IN
field geology and economic research In
the coal regions. Much can be expected
from Investigation in those directions.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
LOTTERY INVESTIGATION
BEGINS IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. April s.-The Government
has started an investigation into the
sale Of Honduras national lottery tickets
in this country. It has been discovered
that Chicago is the distributing Isniut
Tor the Northwest and that Incidentally
a flOurishing business OF this charac ter
has been conducted IN the city as well.
Inquiry into the alleged violation of
the Federal law Is TO be h ID in Alabama
and frye Chicago men ave been sub
poeuaed TO appear before a grand jury
at Mobile next Thursday.
The investigation IN Chicago was
taken up here on Instructions from
Washington. Several weeks ago a raid
was macs on an office IN LaSaIle street,
and a quantity OF Honduras lottery tic
kets were c0nfiscated.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

Continued from FIRST Ra8e.)
the Dowager Czarina, who considers
that his knowledge and experience are
indispensable TO the Russian government
IN this crisis.
Russo British Entente.
There will be a complete alteration in
the European situation. The resulting
change viii primarily mean a great step
toward a complete British en-
tenfe, 10 which France wiz be a party.
Great Britain. France and Russia, viii
then form the most powerful cOmbina-
ton in Europe. Germauy's influence as
q consequence will Wane considerably
Regarding Russia's future. the Mirror
says that Grand Duke Michael has al
ready laid down mis- policy, which has
been discussed and approved at family
conclaves. He will summarily end the
Duma and all other attempts at repre-
sentative government A military die
tatOrshiD VIII be established under Gen.
Count Igndtieff.
Premier StOlypin, so far as can be
learned at the moment still holds the
reins. although he would be a daring
prophet who would forecast the events
of tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
COURT OFFICIALS VOTE
FOR CHICAGO hAYORALTY

CHICAGO H.. April 6.-The official
canvass of the vote Of last Tuesday has
been completed by the election commits
si0ners. Chief Clerk Isaac Powell
stated the totals viii be computed to-
day IN time TO file with the county
clerk.
the thirty-dve wards of the city in the
canvass. while Mayor Dunno gained us
votes KoOp apparently lost eighty-siX
votes BruEaker gained forty-one votes,
Ut appeared that the traction ordinances
gained about 800 votes.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06

months, had hemorrhages. and con
sultation of physicians gave the YER
dict that he had consumption and one
lung was nearly gone, and he returned
from visits to the Adirondack and Cats
XIII Mountains so weak that he could
hardly get about It was at this stage
that he began TO take Father john S
Medicine. the guaranteed cure for throat
and lungs. Now he is able to return TO
work, after two years Illness and he
gives all the credit TO Father John s
Medicine.
AS a body builder Father Johns Medi-
cine has no equal. No alcohol or In
furious drugs. Guaranteed.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
RiotouS Strikers
Kill 10 WOrkn1en
In WARSAW Today

WARSAW. Poland. April 6.-Ten
workmen who tried to return to work
IN the factories at Lodz, where a strike
is fl progress. were killed today by
strikers and serious troubles are an
ticipated-
The socialist organization is conduct
ing a campaign TO prevent the men from
going back to work and threats have
been made that any man who disobeys
the Injunction that the factories cannot
run viii meet with a similar fate.
It is feared there viii sJe a clash if
troops are sent to guard the plants.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
BATTLE FOR
LIFE
When Despair Seemed all
that was left, he Strives
and Finally Wins Health

The experience
OF r. II. Lewis.
of 81 S e c o n d
Street, Glovers-
vile, n. Y, who
was given up by
his doctors to die
OF consumption,
and whose pastor
and friends had
lost hope. is given
for the benefit Of
all who are tend
ing toward con
sumption.
Mr.. Lewis lost
u pounds IN 4,rea
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
NILLIONAIRE'S WIFE
JUMPS into OCEAN

NEW YORK. april 6.-Crazed by in
somnia. Mrs. Otto Bothheld, wife of a
millionaire produce merchant, slipped
out of their fine Bay Ridge mansion
while her husband and children slept,
walked several blocks in her night
gown to The Narrows and threw her
self into the water
Her body was recovered several hours
afterward.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
Hard Times Are Near,
Says August Belmont
To Carnegie'S Guests
"PEACE EVENING"

Unprecedented gathering of
capital and labor leaders at
Carnegie mansion, on Fifth ave.
nue..
Labor leaders wives meet
women of society.
Everybody at ease.
Apple of diseOrd thrown by
August Belmont, who reads
~hard timesv in writing on wall.
The Washington times., 1907-04-06
COMMISSIONERS
HIGHLY PRAISED
BY ASSOCIATION
NorthWesterners Con
trast Government of
District With Munic-
ipal Corruption.

Praise for the District Commissioners
and their work during the last session
of Congress was sounded By Charles {.
Lancaster at the meeting Of the North
west Citizens Suburban Association In
Masonic Temple. Tenleytown, last night.
Mr.. Lancaster paid a glowing tribute TO
the integrity, sincerity, honesty, and
efficiency of the Commissioners.
The speaker declared they are un-
purchasable nor can they be Influenced
BY an unprincipled motive.
Vote Of Thanks Given.
Mr.. Lancaster said that at this time.
when municipal corruption is 10 be
found on all sides. il was especially
gratifying TO the citizens Of the Dis
krIct to know that the administration OF
their affairs was IN the hands of such
men as the present Commissioners.
a vote Of thanks was given the Com
missioners and unanimous resolution
of communication adopted. The Com
missioners were thanked especially for
their cooperation with the association
in procuring legislation looking to the
betterment of the western section OF the
District. 1t was decided to send copy
of the resolution TO the Commissioners
estimation Of their -fellOW-citizens across
The creek.
Money for Roads.
A statement prepared by Louis p
Shoemaker and submitted TO the asso-
citation showed that $4,000 was appro-
priated by Congress last session for the
Improvement Of country roads and $l2S,-
000 for the establishment and mainten-
ance Of suburban service sewers The
Commissioners aided most materially in
obtaining these funds
James A. Finch. Horace S. Jones, Dr.,
John W Chapel, and Howard 5, Gott
We're appointed a committee TO confer
with the Commissioners regarding the
establishment OF The tentative plan TO
build "a large sewer in the Soapstone
valley, Before the meeting was adj
iourned minor resolutions offered by s,
lIcComas Hawkins and James l. Giles
were passed by the association.