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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-30

The young man he died on Saturday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-30

he sent his man into the town,
Where the fair maid was a-dwelling.
iSaylng You must come to my master
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-30

Mother. mother, make my bed;
Go make 1t soft and narrow:
My true love he died for me to-day,
And I'll die for him Tomorrow"
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
Devoted During Life,
Woman Follows ChuIn
Quickly TO the Grave
They Had Always Promised Each Other That They
Would Not Be Separated-Ther Deaths
Only Three Weeks Apart

WORCESTER, Mass. July 27--Many
times within the last seven years Mrs
Mary J. Learned and her chum. Sarah
J. Cook. assured each other that which
ever died first would come back after
the one left behind. One Of Mrs.
Learned's favorite sayings in her conf
Dental talks with her chum was
Cookie. IL 1 go first 1 VIII return for
you"
Three weeks ago Mrs. Learned died
from perltonltis. Last night Miss Cook
followed, a victim Of a broken heart
Both women were OF a highly artistic
temperament Mrs Learned, who was
about thirty-eight years old, was known
from Boston 10 Portland. ore, as a
painter Of china, and Miss Cook, al
though trained as nurse, was a cray
on artist Of skin.
Soon after Miss Cook came from Cook
Vile n. p, where she was born nifty
years ago. she entered Bloomingdale
Hospital Later she was graduated from
City Hospital and there began 20 nurse.
She was called TO nurse Mrs. Learned
ard a friendship rapidly grew until the
women were inseparable.
Miss Cook finally went to live with
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
GASOLINE DRUNK.
THE VERY LATEST
PrecocioIS Children Soak
HandkerChiefs in Fluid
and lnhale Fumes.

PHILADELPHIA, July 27.-Gettng
drunk on gasoline is q failing Of young
George B. Hi. who was brought be-
fore Judge Sulzberger in the juvenile
court by DR.. Bernstein, Of Nineteenth
and Chestnut streets.
Judge SulZberger was both interested
and puzzled when he Ieard Of the boys
peculiar form of wIckedness.
"Gets drunk on gasoline!' he ex-
claimed What DO you mean?''
oh" said the doctor, 1t is a COM
mon trick among the children of the
downtown section. They get some
gasoline, soak handkerchiefs or stock
ings in II and put the cloth over their
noses and mouths In a few minutes
they are as drunk as though they had
drunk a pint Of whisky.
George also smokes cigarettes. He
is fifteen years old. I have had him
under nv care for three months. and
l can't do anything with him"
''Weu, George?' said the judge inquir-
ingly 70 the prisoner
''Ive stopped inhaling gasoline re-
piled George, "and only smoke a few
cigarettes.
He promised that he would reform
altogether if the judge would let him
of. and the court decided TO give him
another chance
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
The Rush to Europe.

The season for the first terrific
rush TO Europe is ended, according
10 the experience of former years.
Yet reports from the shipping com
panies indicate that the movement
is going bravely on, and steamers
are as crowded with outgoing first
and second class passengers as they
are, on the return, with steerage
people seeking homes in America.
Some astounding figures on this
years tourist movement to the old
world were recently given out on
the authority of the steamship com
panies. These covered the European
hegira for the first half Of the year,
and computations based on them
and the experience of former years
Justify the conclusion that no less
than a half million of Americans
will visit the other side this season.
Going TO Europe is a simple de-
velopment of the vacation habit, so
strong among Americans of this
generation. 1t takes rather less
lime, and is vastly more easy, rest
ful. and comfortable to cross the
Atlantic than to cross this CONT
nent. 1t has become cheap, quick,
and easy. The average person who
goes around for the first time has
already made himself reasonably in
innate with the geography of his
own country, and naturally is dis
posed to see some of the old world.
The utmost efforts of all the 'see
America first" organizations have
failed entirely of their purpose TO
keep our tourists at home
The summer trip abroad is most
useful educational affair, no mat
ter how thoughtlessly and hastily
it may be made. People happen just
now 10 have more money for {
sort of thing than they ever had
before. and there could be no worse
error than to assume that the $780,
OOO, 900 or more that viii be spent
this year By our. countrymen in
The Washington times., 1907-07-27

Mrs Learned. 1Irs. Learned was Too
artistic to do her housework. so Mss
Cook or the neighbors did II and she
painted china for them The two wom-
en- were happier than lovers until four
v eeks ago. when Mrs. Learned. appar-
entity in the best OF health. was stricken
by the disease which killed her a week
later.
So grief-stricken was Miss Cook that
she insisted on wearing al the funeral
a dress exactly Ike that worn by Her
dead friend in the cssket- Every BIT
Of clothing she wre was ike her
friends and In addition she wore
big white hat. On the breast OF Mrs.
Learned she pinned a pansy and on her
own breast IN d corresponding place
pinned another
Although We are parted" she said.
''vye wiU be as much as possible Ike
each other
She appeared dazed when she returned
from her friends grave. and until the
time Of her death spoke scarcely a
word To- any Of her acquaintance. She
sank so rapidly that she was sent 70 n
sanitariuIu. where she died.
She expressed a wish that she might
Join Mrs. Learned as soon as posi- BIZ
and declared 10 seemed a dreadful time
10 wait. The weaker she became the
happier size appeared. and her last
words were thanks that the end vas
near and she was 70 rejoin her chum-
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
May Be He Did Shoot Craps;
His Name Seemed to Save
This George Washington

Unquestioaably II is a grand and ex-
ceIlent thing 10 have a good name,
whether that name is the result Of con-
George Washington rises 10 give his ex-
perience. proving that. although obtain
ing IT was no affair Of his. his name
gave him an advantage in court that
the prosecution could not overcome
George was haIed before Judge Kim
ball by a hard-worxing. well-meanins
policeman on the charge Of indulging IN
a quiet game Of craps in a vacant lot
adjoining his place OF residence.
Did Not Inspire Confidence.
Now, there was nothing in particular
about George 10 inspire confidence He
was a bit rouud-snouldered, with a
slouchinE wax and a saIIow russet
complexion His attitude IN speaking
was such as to make the nervous man
want to drop his watch in his boot but
he had that name.
Numerous witnesses appeared Cor the
prosecution. The first. a large EthiO-
plan evidently q real true sport with
the name of ogden Alexander Perkins,
seemed to have a personal grudge
aga INST the unfortunate defendant
There was a crap game al this place
was there2" inquired his honor
''Dey mos certainly V-Us a scrumptOUs
game" replied Ogden Alexander with
q grim humor- "Ah done lost about II
cents mahself.
You're sure" remarked the attorney
for the defense.
what? About dat Is cents?" In
qulred Ogden Alexander. angriiy. Say
The Washington times., 1907-07-27

much prefera BILE TO dark beer. And
II a man Is inclined 10 drink IL would
seem 70 me that "A light domestic beer
would not only be more suitable. but
more patriotic and less harmful 90
i never objected to his taking an
Mrs Ludlum.
Certainly not" continued his honor
a glass or two at dinner Is an aid
Its hls neglect that / thought your
honor would speak 10 him about"
certainly agreed the court and
with the manner OF the professor or
constructive ethics, neglect Of a wife.
Mr.. Ludlum, is sometimes the begin
ming Of very serious troubles Nip Il
In the bud. Little attentions do not
take much time. but they help the ma
chinery Of the household running
smoothly. Take your wife out Oseca-
SSlonally Sony for little trips take her TO
That's it, your honor exclaimed
the delighted Mrs. LudIum. That's it:
ask him 10 take me 10 C1nCv Island.
] haven't been there this season
your honor solemnly began the
time
Ask your wife 20 forgive you."
You don't need TO ask my. forgive
ness, Charley. YOU know I think YOU
the finest man in the world when you re
a,Cug right
Charley. who had come into court
with the manner Of a man who expect
Cd 10 be hung. blushed IN the face OF
this unanimous praise.
IF you'll bOJh forgive me I'll promise
TO take Mrs Ludlum to Couey Island
every Sunday this summer"
But I don't want 10 20 to the one
place every Sunday" Mrs. Ludlum evil
IDENTIFY feared getting too much OF a
good thing
Wen. wherever you like"-there was
TO doubt OF II. Mr.. Ludlum was thor
ouEhly subdUed.
North Beach Is all right" suggcste
his honor.
'TH take her there said the re-
formed one.
Good. Now 60 home and spend a
little time every day thinking how lucky
you are"
And. Mr. Ludlum." called the judge
remember II Is light beer, light dOmes-
tic beer"-New York Evening Tee-
gram
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
SATURDAY. JULY q. 1907.
Governor Hughes VetOeS.

With all that has been written
about the complete domination of
the New York general assembly by
Governor Hughes. nothing has been
presented which so emphasizes this
fact as the simple statement of the
number of bills the governor has
vetoed, the number he has had
withdrawn under threat of vetOes,
and the number he has forced TO
passage despite the reluctance of
the SOlons.
The New York Sun makes up for
the governor this record:
New laws, 761.
Bills vetoed, 81.
Bills withdrawn after reaching
the governor. because of his threat
OF vetoes, 1877.
Bills which failed to become laws
because the governor at the close
of the session would not sign them,
$50.
For vetocs. for number of bills,
which were allowed to be with
drawn or threat of veto, and for
number that died of gubernatorial
hamilton Mt the end of the session,
the Hughes record passes all Prcc-
edents. 1t might be called execu-
tive usurpation or bOssism. Dis
gruntled politicians have been call
ing it Just that; but unfortunately
for their efforts to injure the gov
eruor, each new manifestation of
his disposition to boss things has
strengthened him with the people.
That the New York assembly need
ed just such a boss as he has been,
IS firmly in the mind of the people
of the Empire State.
1T is this record which makes
Hughes an increasingly large fac
tor before the nation. There is
constant report especially from
the Middle West that Hughes
looks like an ideal Presi4
Dental candidate if Roosevelt is
undlly 10 De Impossible because OF
his refusal to reconsider his third
term declination. Congress has its
own system of defying the Execu-
tive; and none but an Executive who
is determined and who can point to
solid backing of the people can
expect TO force his measures
through it.
Governor Hughes has been a mar
vel of capacity in this direction. His
work, indeed, is not yet completed,
and next winter he will have. anoth-
er wrestle with the Legislature for
all probability he viii be stronger
than ever by that time.
The Washington times., 1907-07-27

her out on Sundays as you used TO-
That's awful YOU know; that's awful" a"
Yes. your honor feebly assented Mr..
Ludlum.
And what Is more and what might
even be considered worse by some peo-
pie, she says that YOU take a drink too
much occasionally" and the judge shook
his head IS che thoroughly disheart-
ened In the face OF such extreme cul-
pability.
I'm afraid it's ,rue, your honor. q.
trembGugly admitted the guilty one.
Terrible. terrible" commented the
judge, looking severely down on the
derelict husband, and then raising his
head to look IN the direction Of the
wife. one eye closed in an unmistakable
wink
Now, my good man
Mr. LudlGm braced himself to look the
judge Squarely III the eye. evidently do
| ternired TO take his punishment
whether il be a year or ten years in
prison as q man.
Ny good fellow" continued the
magistrate you're a fine man and a
good citizen. I can see that You are
ordinarily a superior husband and one
that Il wife would be proud Of
over the face OF Mr.. Ludlum there
came quickly an expression Of surprise
Was this praise genuine or was il sim
ply the raising Up before the great cast
! ing down.
Your wife" went on his honor, rs
a fine woman. She loves you and YOU
| love her. and you are blessed with four
children. You have a comfortable lit
/ tie home you have wife who is al
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
Ten dollars fine"
Three hundred dollars bail"

Held for examination.
Three hundred dollars BAIL
Thirty days in the workhouse."
The mills of justice seemed to be
grinding exceedingly harsh, and Masis-
trate Finn, severe in expression, but
lenient at heart, looked appealingly over
the West Fifty-fourth street court room.
Was there to be no one this morning de-
serving Of clemenCy? For clemency,
says the Handbook OF Justice" is as
pleasing TO give as it Is to receive.
Here's Mrs. Ludlum, your honor. ."
said Court officer Rice, and the wrinkles
on the brow OF Justice vanished as the
smiling countenance OF a good-natured,
neatly dressed young woman Of about
thirty leaned on the magistrates desk.
'Is your husband in court. Mrs Lud-
lum2'' asked the magistrate, as he
smiled at the recollection that this was
the much desired break in the morning :
record Of fines and punishments Here
at last, @as an opportunity to be peace
maker
Yes, your honor: here he is and a
slightly perplexed and nervous young
man stepped up beside his smiling bet
ter half
Now. Mr.. LudIum. your wife says
that you haven't been paying much at
tention 20 her recently. That's too bad.
too bad"
Yes. your honor replied tine culprit
And she also says that YOU don't take
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
Our Martian NeighbOrS.

Real interest attaches to the de-
tails sOf the scientific discoveries
which have been made in the last
few weeks concerning the planet
Mars. Only a little is as yet known
about them, because there has not
been time for the astronomers and
other students to analyze the re-
suits of their obser, ations during
the period when Mars and the earth
came nearest together. Moreover,
the most valuable of the observa-
tions were made by observers in the
Andes, and it has been impossible to
get more than the most meager out
line of their report.
That Mars is inhabited by highly
intelligent race of beings appears to
become a mere assumption, in view
of the things that our astronomers
nave developed. The notion is that
these Martians are a vastly older
race than the inha bitants of this
earth, and that they>are conducting
a struggle with the conditions OF n
dying planet, fighting for life
against the inevitable advance Of
utter desolation incident to the in
creasing cold and the loss of their
water. To this struggle of a mighty
race for longer life they bring the
wisdom accumulated during an expe-
rience of many millions of years
a wisdom such as places in their
control instrumentalities undreamt
of in this world.
That the Nartians have long been
trying TO communicate with this
world, and that we are too dense
and ignorant TO be able to perceive
their efforts, is theory which some
ordinarily very sensible people have
accepted. Thus far there is appar-
emily little evidence aside from the
remarkable geometrical arrange
ment of the canals of the planet,
which seems to be such as only a
highly developed scientific intelli-
gence would have produced.
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
COAL TO ADVANCE,
DEALERS EXPLAIN
IT'S THE CUSTOM
Higher Schedule Effective
August l, So Buy
Now.
Buy your coal now.

Buy your coal now,
The first of a series OF advances in
the price of all kinds OF cos.f will take
effect on August L II is the custom
Nith Washington coal dealers to begin
to advance prices toward the end of
the summer and continue the increases
until a maximum is reached in the fall
The ruling retail prices now are as
follows: Domestic sizes Of anthracite. 81
a ton; pea coal, So; smaller steam sizes.
$50 to 81; bituminOus coal. lump, 81,
and. smaller, $3.50.
Two weeks ago the price of pea coal
was advanced from $4.5o to s.. All other
kinds will advance 10 or 10 cents a ton
August l, and a similar increase will
be made of the first day Of al least the
next two months.
Dealers do not assign any special rea-
son for making these increased prices.
except that il is the usual custom. In
Philadelphia. the reason given is that
wages and salaries have materially in
creased and other items of expense that
enter into the conduct of the retail coal
business have also risen.
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
ALUMINIUM BOOM DUE
TO AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

One OF the striking results of the
great progress of the automobile indus
try has been the tremendous develop
ment OF the manufacture of aluminium.
of which some idea may be had merely
by quoting a few figures. In France no
less than 5000 horsepower are con-
tinually employed in the making Of
aluminium: Germany utilizes some =, =
900 for the same purpose. the United
States a like amount, and Scotland
about 5000 horsepower. This repre-
sents something like $1,000 horsepower
in round numbers-an amount that can
easily be doubled in the works now in
existence. As each horsepower repre-
sents an annual output of 300 kilos Of
aluminium. Automobile calculates that
the total yearly production is something
like 1850 tons. Of which 1890 are
produced In Great Britain and on the
continent Of EuroDA
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
RATTLER BITES BOY;
GIRL SUCKS POISON

PORT JERV1S. n. Y, July 27.-Jo-
seph Phillips little sister Jennie saved
his life. They are children of Michael
Philips, who lives near Scranton.
They were picking huckleberries along
the Erie railroad tracks when the boy
was bitten on the ankle BY a rattle
snake. His little sister kneeled at his
side. placed ner lips TO the wound and
drew the poison from it. DR.. J.
Walsh was called to attend the boy
as soon as he was taken 10 his home
Although the leg was badly swollen
from the knee down the doctor said he
believed the danger was past, owing TO
the prompt action of the girl in extract
ing the poison.
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
IT BORED MITCHELL.

DR.. S. Weir Mitchell, the celebrated
Philadelphia physician, was a guest at
a dinner of the national board of trade
on one occasion. He listened TO one or
two speeches and then slipped out of
the room. Later a friend inquired as TO
the cause OF his disappearance. Il grew
weary" he said, of hearing men talk
about millions and billions and not n
word about education or moral progress
or literature or poetry. Why. has the
nation got SO imbued with commercial
ism that men can talk of nothing but
dollars and cents? Let me tell YOU. sir,
that this country could we'll afford 70
pay 81 1000, ,G00, 600 for another q Shake
spearo." "But, doctor" said his friend,
banteringly, I'VE have our DR.. s. Weir
Mitchell, and he did not cost US S1,OO0,-
600. .Oo0'' Wait" he answered. and his
eyes twinkled. Wait: you have never
got q bill from me yet"
The Washington times., 1907-07-27


All loses 16 cents You'se foolish
Leaves Stand Haughtily.
And he haughtily left the stand rear
ranging his scarlet tie and wondering
audihly whether he would ever see his
j. cents again
TO refute his damaging evidence the
defense proceeded 10 introduce Witnesses
by the score Some Of them were mere
passing acquaintance: others had en-
friendship for many years. and, one an
ALL they stood united. when IL came 20
the question Of the defendants Unim-
Peachability of character.
'F'O'." they assured the court. I'VE
amt nevah hearn Of a Washington evan
tellin' lie and dish yere Washington's
name is George"
Finally the noble fosterer OF the truth
and Upholder OF right took the stand in
his own behalf he may have taken
he stand because his attorney was
watching his hat and there was nothing
else handy that might be taken
-'Ah is a fruitful man. he proclaimed
in thrilling accents, AN Abs svine tuh
tell de trUf"
Then he related an eIoquently inco-
hereut series Of events which nobody,
except his honor. seemed 10 understand J.
a question or suggestion. George wash
ingtOn would silence him with a look
and proceed where he had left Of
After about ten minutes OF continuous
speechmakinE on his part. his honor
wearily turned in his chair and said
Case dismissed"
Thank de Iawd," said Washington,
as he shuffled toward the door. he
knew dat little George couldn't tell a
lie"
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
NIAGARA ILLUMINATED.

Effective use has been made from time
TO time of searchlights at Niagara for
illuminating the gorge. etc. Citizens OF
Niagara Falls now propose TO make a
regular installation for the purpose, and
W. d. A. Ryan, the illuminating expert.
is giving his attention to the subject.
At night, Niagara is not seen except
under moonlight. and II is believed that
some very beautiful effects can be OBJ
tanned by throwing artificial daylight on
the scene. with color transitions.
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
CROSS HALTS THIEVES;
TOPPLES FROM SPIRE

CINCINNATI. July "A heavy
g1lded cross on the spire OF the Holy
Name Catholic Church IN this city saved
the church safe containing several thou
sand dollars from being robbed. The
cross fell on two burglars. seriously
iniuring enc Of them, just as they were
using their ''jimmics" on the sacristy
window.
Miss Anna Keeb. the Rev. Father
Denny's housekeeper, saw the burglars
st work and saw the cross fan on them
but she was SO paralyzed with fear that
che was unable 10 use A telephone IN
rhe room and call the police. The burg
lars escaped leaving a trail Of blood
What caused the cross 10 fall is A
mystery. Father Denny says Il was
an act OF Providence
The Washington times., 1907-07-27

The State officers OF Virginia are re-
ported entirely willing to go to Jail. #
amy good can be accomplished by il. Il
is regrettable that this attitude OF SELF
abnegaion IS not more generally occu-
pied by our leading citizens. The cases
have been unusually numerous OF lase
In which IT has seemed altogether prob
able that spell in jail would improve
relations between society and some Of
its prominent members
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
MANS THROAT CUT;
TWO ARE ARRESTED

CHICAGO, July S.-Andrew BeTnis,
forty years old. OF lis Green street. a
book6cspyr. was found lying at Van
Buren and HaIsted streets this morning
with mis- throat cut He was taken 10
the County Hospital. where il is said he
viii die.
Policeman Barnes, OF the Desplainss
street station. arrested two men shortly
afterwards. Both had blOOd-stained
clothes The prisoners gave the names
Of Charles Hulson. twenty-seven years
old, and Ike Allison, twenty-eight years
old
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
TWO BLACK HAND LEADERS
CAUGHT IN JERSEY TOWN

PLAINFIELD, y. J.. July 27--Chief
of Police KleIy late yesterday arrested
two Italians who are believed to be
OF one of the strongest
branches OF the Black Hand Society IN
this country. While robbery is the
specific charge~aEainst them. il IS prob
q BE that when they are returned to the
place Of their crimes at New Castle
Pa. murder will be added
The prisoners are Nicola IobiancO and
Joseph Novetta. alias Joseph Novello.
They have been teTrorizing their coUn-
trvmen for six months.
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
FATHER KILLS HIS SON,
THINKS HIM A GROUNDING

BEDFORD. Pa, July 2T.-Sylvester
FTucriCk went grounding hunting With
his ten-year-old son. They became sep
arated and limerick. seeing something
move in the bushes. hred. thinking u
was a grounding. He shot his son
through the heart. killing him instantly
4 year ago Emericks daughter was aC-
cidCEtally shot and killed by a neigh
bCr's son. who was shooting with =
rifq
The Washington times., 1907-07-27
CUTS THROAT WITH SPOON
AFTER DYNAMITE PLOT

GREENSEURG. Pa. July 27.-With a
tin spoon which ne had sharpened on
the stone floor Of his cell. Simon Fried
lander. a Russian Jew, fifty-fve years
old. cut his throat IN The county Jail
and died a few hours later. He had
beer arrested for attempting 70 blow
up his home and family with dynamite
The Washington times., 1907-07-27

learning something of the rest of
the world is to be marked down
as mere waste of national sub
stance, an economic waste. 1t is in
fact an investment in wider views
and more intelligent understanding
of the larger community which
nowadays makes up the world.