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The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
NEW CLUB ORGANIZED.
Subject of Name Deferred Until the
Next Meetinr

Miss Claire Collins entertained a num-
Der Of friends at her residence, in Twen-
ty-first street, Saturday evening. In
spite Of the inclement weather. most Of
those invited We're present. Euchre was
played. and appropriate presents were
given the winners. Refreshments were
served. after which 1t was proposed to
form a permanent club to supersede the
n. L P. Club, of which many Of those
present were members.
The subject Of selecting a suitable name
took some time. and It was finally agreed
to wait until the next meeting TO decide
on a permanent name. Mr. R II. ALE
man, former president of the y. l. P.
Club, of Technical High School, was
elected president Of the new organiza-
tion.
Those present were: Miss Collins, Miss
Fry, Miss Ellis, Miss Miller. Miss Hack
EFT. Miss HoskinsOn. and Messrs. Bond.
Saey, Ellis, Sloane. McPhee, and Ale
man.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library q Congress-Opcn 9 a. m. 10 n p m on
secular days; from p. M. to 10 y. m. on Sundays
and On certain holiday
Public Library-open 9 q. m. TO 9 p. m holidays.
- a. n 70 10 p. m. Sundays. . 20 10 p N.
Executive MGnsion-Open 10 a. IN. 20 p. NJ
United States Capitol-Open a 10. 10 40 2. m.
United States Treasury-Open a. m. to D. n
state. War and Navy Departments-Open a. m
to ? p. N. CThe original Declaration Of Independ-
ence Is IN The library Of the State DEPARTMENT.
United States Patent Ofece-Open 3 a N 70
p m
United States Pension Bureau-open a. n 20
p m.
United States ost-ofice-open a. m. 70 D. m.
Washington CITY Post-ohice-Open all hour (Ihe
Dead Letter ofioe is IN the city Scst-ofhce-)
National Botanic Gardens-Opsn a. m 20 5 p m.
Fish Conanisaion-Open 3 a. n . 40 p. M
Amy Medical Museum-Open a. m. % !. 30 p m.
National Aluseum-Open a. II 20 40 .. n lin-
Guiding holidays.
Smithsonian Institution-OpeB a. N. 70 40 D m.
llnclndms holidaysi.
Agricultural DcpartmCnt-open a m. 10 40 D. N.
Bureaa Of Engraving and Printing-Open a N.
% 2.3J T. m
Washington Monument t5j5,s feet IL heightl-opn
30 a. N. 10 $50 p. m. Elevator runs from a. N.
until D. M
CoTcOran Gallery OF Art-Open so a. N. to 4
p. m. in winter; a. m. 70 p. m. in sumner.
sundays-l-30 =. IN 70 ?. excepting N mid
summer Admission free Tuesdays. Thursdays.
Saturdays and Sundays ether days &c admission.
Government Printing Ohice-open 10 a N 70
p m.
Navy Yasd-Open 9 a. m to $50 D. n
SOuthWOrth Cottage, 18th 81. and Prospect akH
IL THE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-Opcn all day.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Chevy Chase. kensingt0n. and Chesapeake Beach.
Naval ObseUatcry-Opgn 8 a, N. 20 p n
Mount Vernon tho home and tomb Of Washing
tonl-Open II a. m. 90 =. n
Arlington National Cemetery-Opeu all day.
lfaf q ~
Nnset.
Cathedral Grounds, TennaIlytown roed-Open )
a. N. % p. m
Cabin John Bridge. Catholic University. ane
Alexandra.
GE,at Falls q the Potomac.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
RAISES PECK OF TROUBLE.
Gen. Isaac r.. Sherwood. of Toledo.
Taught u Lesson.

Gen. Isaac R Sherwood. OF Toledo,
a Democratic septuagenarian. now re
turning 70 Congress. has brought a peck
Of trouble upon himself and aroused the
antagonism Of the Pension Bureau. A
veteran Of his town was denied a pen
sion On the ground that he could not
prove total disability. The case was a
pitiable one. and a few weeks ago Gen.
Sherwood decided TO bring the man 70
Washington. lie walked into Commits
sioner Warmers Office one fine morning.
and called for his soldier constituents
papers
Why hasn't this pension been grant
ed2'' he demanded.
The applicants total disability has not
! been proven" he was told.
We'll, here is the soldier" continued
the aggressive OhiOan, angrily. who
would think for a>mOment that he was
not totally disabled?"
The chief examiner was summoned.
officially declared the soldier was totally
disabled, and the red tape having been
cut the pension was granted. and the
veteran returned 10 his home
Now the Congressman has repented-
His office in Toledo is thronged with
MANNED and crippled ex-soldiers, who
want 10 go with him TO Washington. and
his mail is filled with letters about other
applicants who want him 20 scissor. the
red tape for their advantage
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
DENIAL OF STATEMENT.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Answers Mr.. Schwerin.

Officials Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission take exception TO the state
ment Of r. P Schwerin. vice president
and general manager OF the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company. that rulings Of the
commission under the railroad-rate act
have practically put that company out OF
business
Franklin X Lane, Of California. men-
Der of the commission, in commenting on
the criticisms of Mr.. Schwerin. said:
The answer to Mr.. Schwerin is that
the commission has made absolutely no
regulations of any kind or nature touch
ing or affecting these steamship lines
Tho interstate commerce law provides
that where steamship lines have joint ar
rangements with the railroads, their rates
shall be filed with the commission, and
cannot be changed except upon the statu-
tory notice. That IS not a regulation of
the commission. II is provision of law
Therefore, whatever criticism Mr..
Schwe~in has to make Of the condition OF
trans-Pacifc business should not be di-
rected at the commission. The only OBJ
lection which Mr.. Schwerin can make to
the commissions course of conduct is that
il has taken such steps as it could 10
stop rebating"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

added judicial decisions. misteriaI de-
crees, customs. regulations. &c, Will be
timely and valuable
Demands by business men for the ex-
tenion of the parcels-post to foreign coun-
tries IS briefly discussed. 1t is claimed
that this extension would open markets
now closed TO American business men for
lack Of transportation facilities. but which
are open TO their competitors. who have
advantages Of the parcels-post system.
1t is stated that shipments by mail IN
themselves do not appear TO have i'm
portant intrinsic value when contrasted
with the tremendous aggregates that
measure international trade, but as a
means for introducing merchandise
through trial orders. and thus affording
opportunities for establishing n market
for heavy shipments. they have proved
or the highest value TO the merchants OF
countries in which the parcels-post has
almost universal application.
The Work of Collection.
The work Of collecting and tabuIating
information concerning individuals and
firms at home and abroad actively en-
gagged in foreign trade, has been continued
and broadened. the aim being 20 brine
together those who have products 20 sell
and those who are seeking TO purchase
The possession Of names Of individuals
and firms engaged in the manufacture OF
American commodities. and those .associ-
ated with them in their sale and exporta-
ton, enables the bureau TO keep in close
touch with the leading manufacturing in
dustrtes OF the country. and to apprise
them Of opportunities that may oner 20
dispose OF their products IN foreign mar
kets. Information Of special opportuni-
ties for foreign sales reaching the bureau
through reports from consular officers and
special agents, is communicated directly
TO manufacturers and their agents having
Facilities for supplying speCialtles desired.
Formerly this class of information was
published without restriction, thus en-
abllng agents in the United States OF
foreign manufacturing concerns to advise
their principals OF the opportunities pre-
sented. The present system checks and
IN large measure prevents valuable bust
ness information, collected by govern
mental agents for the exclusive benefit Of
American manufacturers and merchants
from being communicated by mail or
cable 10 European rivals before il can be
effectively utilized by Amdecan manu-
facturers and merchants.
It is urged that II a subject OF the
character referred to be of sufficient
interest and Importance for investigation
by the Department. II should be COM
mitted 30 those known TO be qualified %
perform the work with the intelligence
and thOroUghness that would give the
force OF professional authority and tech
nical value 20 their reports.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
PLAGUE Is DECREASING.
San FanciscO Situation Reported 10
Be Under Control.

Passed Assistant Surgeon Blue, OF the
Marine Hospital Service. I'm charge Of the
plague situation in San Francisco, has
reported to Surgeon General Wyman that
the disease seems TO be on the decrease,
and it is believed the cases now being
reported represent all that are occurring
in San Francisco. During the first week
Of this month 1900 rats were trapped
and found dead from the poison which
was scattered about in an effort 70 XIII
all rodents infected with and trasmit
the plague germs. Up TO November Is
there had been ninety-siN cases Of plague
reported in San Francisco, from which
sixty deaths resulted. AS rats are known
TO transmit and spread the disease, a
vigorous campaign of rat-catching has
been going on in San Francisco ever
since the first case of plague was dis
covered.
The situation in Seattle, where several
eases OF plague were reported to the Ma
rine Hospital Service. is entirely under
control. The last case reported to the
government surgeons appeared on Oc-
tober 30. making total on that date of
two cases.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
PREFER WHISKY TO WATCH.
Thieves Rob Mr.. Becker of His
Pint Bottle.

Henry c. Becker, Of 229 Thirteenth
street southwest, reported 10 the police
yesterday that while on his way home
late Saturday night, he was held up and
robbed OF a half pint of whisky, three
cigars and Sl.60 in money.
He told the police he was In the vicinity
Of Thirteenth and = streets northwest.
when he was attacked by three negroes.
The highWaymen forced him TO hold up
his hands and then proceeded to empty
his pockets They removed the bottle.
cigars and money. but failed to take his
gold watch and chain.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
MR.. SARGENT IS IMPROVING.
Immigration Commissioner Recover
ing from Attack

Frank 2. Sargent. Commissioner Gen
eral Of immigration. who has been I'll at
his home, I'm this city, since his return
from New York Thursday, was reported
10 have improved yesterday.
Mr. Sargent is suffering from conges-
ton Of the brain. but his friends and
physicians say he has al no time been IL.
q serious condition.
Mr. Sargent was born at East Orange
Vt, in 1S5L He worked at his trade Of
locomotive fireman until 1SS5. becoming
chief OF the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen IN that year. and served contin-
uOusly until September S, 1902 He was
appointed Commissioner General of I'm
migration by President Roosevelt in 1902
lie IS thirty-second degree Mason and
a member Of the National Civic Fedora
tiOn.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
Made n Suggestion.

The government attorneys claim Mrs.
Bradley suggested in these letters that
the Adams letters should be preserved %
be used in her defense.
The attorneys for the defendant ap-
pear TO be unconcerned over this bit OF
alleged incriminating evidence, and say
they viii be able 10 show corcIuslvely
that Mrs Bradley was contemplating su-
icide at the time she was trying 10 write
the letters. II has been even hinted that
the defense had some strong evidence
along this line. which viii be brought
forward at the proper time
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
ExCURSIOxs TODAY.

To Fort Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News. James
town Exposition, and ali points SOuth-Norfolk and
Washington night steamers every evening in the
year az $50 and day steamers every other day GA
odd dates at a. N.
To Rock Creek Briige biological Park. CteTg
Chase. and Kensingtoa-Cars from Fifteenth street
ard New York avenue every fifteen minutes
To AieNandria- =sIry steamer I-acSawanna eyery
hour and half IRON 6 a IL. 10 c p N
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

The trial OF Mrs. Annie NJ. Bradley for
the shooting of former Senator Brown. Of
| Utah, which will be resumed this morn
ing in Criminal Court. No. l. enters upon
its third week. There is strong possibil-
ity OF it continuing until the beginning
of next week. and perhaps several days
longer.
The government will this week offer evi-
dence in rebuttal, and among this are
letters which have been already identified
by Mrs. Bradley as being in her hand
writing.
An attempt VIII be made TO show that
one Of these letters was written some
time in December, before the fatal shots
were fired.
Among these letters which were not
formally placed in evidence. is one writ
ten 20 either Mrs. Lufkln or Mrs. Cory.
Of Salt Lake The portion which vii be
offered in evidence reads as follows:
Fragment of a Letter.
Il am sending letters written to Sen
ator Brown by Mrs. Annie Adams, mother
Of Msude Adams, the actress Please
preserve them If any defense should be
necessary on account Of my rashness."
This fragment will be offered by the
/ Government 70 show that Mrs. Bradley
came 10 Washington with a premeditated
plan 20 force Senator Brown to marry
her or she would kin him. The govern
ment, also has other letters which, II is
claimed, were written by Mrs. Bradley IN
/ her room at the Raleigh, December 8,
and which she tore up before she shot
Senator Brown. but which We're recovered
and pasted together.
! The possibility that Mrs. Bradley may
have to face an inquest into her sanity.
should she be acquitted Of the murder
| charge is giving some concern 10 her
/ attorneys
| Under the new code OF the District Of
Columbia. should the jury I'm her case
return a verdict Of not guilty on the
ground that she was insane. the presiding
/ Judge may direct an inquiry at once into
/ her sanity, or certify the verdict % the
Secretary Of the Interior. with view
! OF her commitment 90 the Government
Hospital for the Insane
Such action would follow, however,
only IN case the jury In its verdict speci-
| fies Uhau the defendant was found not
I bA4AAAg DtIttA>t tl 4LlSa444Ll- ne jury
OF course. may return verdict OF sim
ply Not guilty" In that case insanity
proceedings might not result.
AIIenists for Defense.
The alienists for the defense. Dr. p
B. Evans. Of New Jersey, aEd Or. Charles
HILL Of Baltimore. arrived in Washing
ton last night, and were in consultation
with the attorneys cor the defense. They
viii so on the witness stand to-day
The government will call ten or twelve
witnesses in rebuttal, most Of whom are
from salt Lake, and their testimony will
be offered 20 prove premeditation and
specific threats against the life OF Sen
ator Brown by the defendant.
The torn letters. scraps Of which were
picked up IN the room OF Senator Brown
after the shooting, VIII be introduced to
prove premeditatiOn. These letters
which were never mailed. but which the
defendant IS alleged 10 have attempted
/ 70 destroy, as stated above, were ad-
dressed TO persons in Salt Lake. and
were evidently intended 20 offer an ex-
PLANTATION OF the shooting for they pur-
ported % inclose the letters from Mrs.
Annie Adams, the mother OF Maude
Adams.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

NOtic- TO Southern Railway COmmuter-.
An arrangement has been made TO build
temporary platform between 9Th and gth
stS. sw., for convenience of commuters.
holding tickets. boarding and leaving
trains 1t is thought this platform viii be-
completed by Nov 80. No tickets Will be
sold at this point
L. s. BROWN. General Agent
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

new and pure). lie; peanut brittle. Zoe.
malaga grapes, Ice; cluster raisinS. ISc,
figs. lie; dates. Ici oranges. 15c and 2et
dOz.; lemons, 12c dOz.; One-half gallon iar
cider, 15c. J. T. ID. Pyles' Stores.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
ANYTHING TO sell nv AnetIo, ,

Include it in Saturdays sale at Wesch-
lers, y20 Pa ave. NV. You will be pleased
with results. Prompt returns. Phone IsS2
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
TahIe d,Hofe Dlnner. -. Iunnhn.

Ia carte. Park Hotel, Winter Garden. y. Y
ave. and 1lth ST. Hungarian Orchestra
during lunch, dinner. and supper.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
TRIAL STARTS AGAIN
Third Week of Bradley Case
Opens To-day.
LETTERS TO BE INTRODUCED

Effort 90 he Made by Fragment OF
One, Written by Accused Woman,
brown Was Premeditnted-Insa
Plea May Land Her in Asylum.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
Quart Jars New OrIean, ,JoIoSe,

Specialists in sen Foods.
Phila- Oyster x Chop House, 5l3 18th st.nvy.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
LOCAL MENTION.

Sweet NfOlets, 25c Per Bunch.
Kramer. the Florist. 916 + ST. NV.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-09-26
Accidentally Shot.

Last week the Record had IA brief
item announcing that a brother OF
Mrs Hayes, wife OF the Bismarck
Linton N. r. conductor, had been ac-
cidentally killed. The Jamestown
Alert of last Thursday gives the fol
lowing particulars:
"Charles Maxam, IA well known
young farmer residing six miles north
OF jamestown, was fatally Shot while
hunting, Tuesday afternoon, rcceiv-
ing the full charge OF a shotgun IN
the groin. The unfortunate young
man, who was but twenty thfec years
old, was hunting witha party NJ three
near Eldridge, and, while driving in i
hay rack over a rough piece Of ground
on the Mooney farm, his gun Slipped
down u crack, striking one " thu
hammers against board aud cxplod-
ing she'll The charge entered the
upper part of his right leg and lodged
in the intestines, iniictlng q terrible
wound. The young man /, two com
panions at once started for jamestown
TO procure medical aid and, sendinl
word ahead, were met about fou
miles out Of town by I)r- sifton; bu
nothing could he done u save TIN
young man, who was conaciou, but
short time, expiring about an liou
and half after the accident occurred
Charles Maxim lived with his mother
and has been employed this fall Will
the Weber tllrashng-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-09-26
Johnny Postle Dead.

The Record last week announced
that Young Johnny Postle, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Postle, old settlers In
the Winona neighborhood, had been
badly injured by bucking horse.
The little fellow never recovered from
his injury In fact, he did not regain
perfect consciousness after he was
hurt.
1t appears that his fathers riding
horse, which the boy had saddlcd, was
gentle, but lie would not be ridden
with double cinch. The boy, how
ever, saddled him with a cinch OF that
kind. After Johnny got in the sad
die the horse went all right for a short
distance, when, feeling the cinch slip
back, the animal at once began to
buck. The young rider was 50 badly
Jared 10y the bucking that conclusion
of the brain resulted. Ills spine must
also have been injured by his being
thrown forward on the horn OF the
saddle, as the only mark on his person
was black spot AT the base OF the
spine. He was undoubtedly uncon-
scious when he fell from the horse.
He was taken in the house and medi-
cal aid summoned. But it was all in
vain. He fingered until Saturday
evening last, when he passed away.
Johnny was eleven years old last
January. He died Sept. q, 1907. The
funeral took place at 3p. m. Sunday
last at the residence OF the family;
the sermon being preached by the Rev.
S. w. Hover, Methodist pastor, OF
Linton The intermcnt was made on
the homestead, by the side Of an Older
brother, Lyman, who died at the age
of about three and "A half years, several
years ago
Johnny was usually called "il'uey'
!, by his relatives, that having been the
name given him by his brother Lyman
, but a little older when Johnny was
baby. Johnny was good boy in every
sense Of the word. He was kind t
49,
other members of the family, aie
when i'm tho house lle always vplun
tcered to help his mother IN every wa,
that hc could He will be greatl,
missed by all his relatives. but the
mo,her-as mothers Away DO wi
feel the bereavement most.
There are still six children five boy
and ore girl-il the lpostle family
But, even when there are a dpzei
children in family, who Shall sa
y that the loss of one is not even NOR
t poignantly felt than where there ar
G less, for there are somany more 70 fee
i that loss?
o MIR. and Mrs. Postlc and little John
: nys brothers and sisters have the sin
S cere sympathy Of every one in thei
e bereavement.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-09-26
Start at the Beginning.

The following paragraph from an
exchange is useful reminder about
the beginning OF the school year: The
best time to enter school ison the first
dayof the school year: the best time to
leave is the last day Of the last semes-
ter OF the school year. Firs.-year pupils
that is pupils who are entering the
school for the first time-should not
enter after the first month OF any term
is past The interruption and hind
rance to the rest of the pupils Of this
grade is more than any considcrate
parent ought to demand. If you do
not get ready to send your child during
the first month, keep him out until
the beginning of the next term.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-09-26

than ten feet from the safe, and when
aroused by the explosion he jumped
out of bed and rushed to the window,
where lie was met by man with a
big gun. After securing the cash in
the safe they made their escape on Il
hand-car when they had stolen at
Wetonka.
Mr. Crawford was SO badly flight
encd that lie did not give the alarm
until daylight. Deputy Sheriff Will
sey started Immediately Tor Aberdeen.
but could not find trace Of the rob
bcrs. That the gang were experts is
evidenced by the fact that the outer
safe door, which had combination
lock, was opened without the use Of
Explosives or damage TO the lock lie
ola Herald
Leola is In South Dakota, something
like seventy five or eighty miles south
east Of Linton Ed. Recordl
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-09-26
The Leola Bank : K obbery

At 1870 tlli, morning the First
State Bank vas entered and the safe
cracked by robbers, who secured about
1000 in cash Tie bank people car
rled burglar insurance, and their Is,
will be very small. The might vas an
ideal one for the work, it beias very
dark and a sever thunderstorm rag
ing.
The explosion was heard by several
parties; but VIM. Crawford was the
only one who realized that the bank
was being robbed He occupied a
room in the next building, not more