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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05

| to the national irrigation congress, II
which he told how he came to take con
troll of the Union Pacific and Central Pa
cif1c and of the attitude of his organiza
tions in the matter of irrigation anc
forestry.
Mr.. Hartman and Governor Chamber.
lain of Oregon, the president of the con
gress, engaged in a mild debate, the rail-
road man getting up TO reply to the re-
marks of Oregon's chief executive. The
irrigation palace was thronged when Gov
ernor Chamberlain introduced Hartman
After being warmly applauded, Hartman
spoke of the'important bearing transporta-
ton has to the preservation of the forests
and irrigation. and how his organization
believes in irrigation.
Hartman said that when he suggested
to his associates east OF the Mississippi
that they take hold of the Union Pacific
they regarded him as being almost out OF
his senses and asked what he was going
to do with the great desert to be ira
versed. 'I told them of the possibilities
Of irrigation" said Hartman, but they
replied that would come in another gener-
alton, not in ours. l had to go 1t alone,
and perhaps some of them now regret
that did not use more force and persua-
sion to have them go along with me"
Hartman then said that his organiza-
tions controlled much timber land in Ore
gon, but that it was not being sold or the
timber cut, but is being saved for future
generations.
Work on Union Pacific
Hartman then referred to the work
done in improving the Union Pacific, and
said IL was necessary to secure control OF
the Central Pacific and improve 1t like
WISE otherwise traffic would be choked up
at Ogden.
He closed by saying he hoped the people
of the west would not consider his organ
ization selfish, and added that everything
possible is being done to develop the west.
After Hartman resumed his seat Gov
ernor Chamberlain referring to the Ore
gon forest lands and their preservation,
said the people wanted something done for
the present generation and not for the
future 'I do not want to get into dis
cussion with Mr.. Hartman" he said,
"but / would like to know how many
acres of the original grant have been sold
by the railroad at price in excess OF that
fixed by the grant. l do not think COM
panies should be permitted to hold such
large grants. 1 would like to see Mr.
Hartman build into Oregon, and invite
him to do So"
Hartman replied as follows: There
was little inducement to build into coun-
try where it was so thinly populated"
He referred to Oregon as a very fine
but called attention to the fact
that shoveling of snow would be required
six months of the year. He, however,
promised that when times were better and
credit of great organizations established
he would build road whether it pays or
not, but that at present he and his asso-
ciates do not feer like paying or per
cent on an investment, the outcome of
which is in so much doubt.
The incident then closed and Governor
introduced Luther Burbank,
who arrived this evening, as the wizard
Of California" The great plant expert
made but a few remarks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Bio Hotel is burned
Ry Associated Press.

PUT-IN-BAY, O.. Sept. 4-The Putin
Bay house. one of the leading hotels on
this island, was totally destroyed by
fire late last night together with most
of its contents. Guests were compelled
to leave the burning structure hastily,
and few OF them saved their belongings.
No one was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Georgia Town Swept by Storm

ATLANTA, Ca. Sept. A heavy wind
and rain storm with binding electric
flashes passed over Fort Gaines. Ca, late
last night. All wire communication was
cat off and no word was secured until
nearly noon today. The storm prevailed
over a wide territory but no loss of life
has been reported. Great damage is re-
ported TO crops.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Fairbanks Goes East

Ry Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.--vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks this morning went to
Palo Alto. where he addressed the Stan
ford university students at noon. He left
for the east tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
MORMON CONVERT HELD
BY IMMIGRATION OFFICER
Girl from Society Islands Detained at
San Franciseo-6eIleved to
Have Disease of
the Eye
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 4.--Antoine
Tari a 16-year-old native girl from the
Society islands, who arrived here yester-
day on the steamer Mariposa in charge
of E. C. Hall. Mormon elder, both bound
for Utah, has been detained by Immigra-
ton Inspector North
This morning she was subjected to an
examination for an eye disease If she is
afflicted 1t will cause her immediate de-
portation to her native land.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Children's Dresses for
Children's Week
Values sl.25, $I.5O, sl.75, $500, Choice csc

This fine assortment made up Of about 500 dresses for
children from IA years of age The materials plain
chambrays check and striped gnghams figured percales
and fine lawns The styles newest and those the chill
dren like hest including the new Princess Buster Brown
and Russian blouse The trimmings of dainty braids
pique bands ebrodees and aces Skirts are gathered
and plain These garments beautifully made The kind
we have been selling right along and special values at each
price $125 $780, $15 $500 Your choice of the lot 98c
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
6Oc Table Damask 4Sc

wv AuUiS O0uluSh TOY
Highly mercerized table damask
in floral and conventional pat
terms; will launder and wear like
linen; worth 60c. On sale 48c.
$l.25 Table Damask S9c
72-inch silver bleach table dam
ask; all pure linen; in dots, floral
and scroll patterns; worth $l.25.
On sale, 8oc.
SITS Napkins $500
All pure linen napkins; size 22x
22; made, for Hale's California
store; in all tie newest patterns; );
worth $2.75. On sale, $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
HARTMAN HOPES WEST WILL
NOT THINK HE IS SELFISH

SACRAMENTO. Sept. 4-E H fIarri-
man. the railroad magnate, stopped over
here long enough to deliver a stirring talk
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
l5c Art Muslin lOc

Suitable for bedroom draperies. Fine
muslin printed in very attractive floral
patterns and good variety of colors.
Full SO inches wide; regular 15c quail
ity. Special l0c yard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Sh0rtL Liners at ShOrtPriceS

25c India Linon. 49,. 15c
SOC Dotted Swisses. 49,. 15c
25c Mercerized Batiste. ;. 10c
35c Mercerized Suiting. -. 25c
35c Mercerized Voiles and
Organdies 80. 15c
Full line of Ginghams for
Children's School Dresses 121c
Soc Bleached Damask. ~. 221c
Napkins to match. =. -. 48c
1Oc Hemstitched Huck Tow
els, slightly soiled. ....... Sc
SOC All Linen Napkins, red
borders ................. 48c
12tc All Linen Toweling. g 1-3c
3Oc Bath Towels, 22x54. =, 173c
35c Damask Towels. -. loc
$1.75 Colored Bedspreads. .$1.4o
S1.25 Full size Bedspreads.. o8c
$1.OO Seamless Sheets, 81x90 S5c
SOC Pillow Cases, 45x36. -. zoe
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Sl.OO Bed Pillows S5c

Pillows made of pure all sanitary cured feath-
ers guaranteed absolutely odorless; feather
proof covering; full 3 pounds weight; regu
lar $1.O0 value, 85c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Rugs Worth $500 for s2.O

All wool, 3-ply Duchess Smyrna rugs; re-
versible, with or without fringed ends; full
line of patterns. All colors. You buy them
at $210 apiece.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
lOc Toilet Soap 6Ac

l0c Toilet Soap 614c
Fancy toilet soap of all kinds, including
genuine imported CASTLE. Regular price 1Oc.
Today, Ole.
Csc Fancy Dress. Trimmings 25ac
Silk and wool fancy dress braids in black,
white and colors Former price 10c, 15c
and 25c. This will be on sale today specially
priced at 29c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Special Prices in Bedding.

Special Prices Bedding Wool Blankets for S35OWOr $475
filing soft wooIy, silk
;fancybo or
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
Csc Embroidered Stocks &c

A big lot of odds and ends Of ladies' embroi-
dered and lace stocks Have been selling right
along for 15c to 25c. Special price for today,
&c each.
I9c Black Velvet Ribbon l0c
Black velvet ribbon all silk with satin back;
inch wide; regular 19c quality Todays
price, 10c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
$3.50 Walking Skirts $3.50

In light and dark shades of gray also brown blue and
black fine They made the latest styles goed
with red Sides folds the bottom have side pats
stitched the hip ne then arng gracefully regular so values
Alterations free Special $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-05
$I2.75 Cravenette Coats S9.75

They made of high cravenette double breasted mill
ary collar full coat sleeves with tunbac cuff stitched strap
forming yoke effect full the bottom Oxford
gray and All sizes You'll need coat like this for fall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
Cats Back With Yarn
OF Rabbit Hunting Cat
That OutsTlbbed Hounds

Hack Inspector George S. Cats,
man whose veracity and Integrity have
never been questioned. has returned to
Washington with stoEy that threatens
to revive interest in that nature faker''
controversy. Whether the big stick viii
be welded in the direction Of Mr.. Cats
with the same deadly effect that it was
used on the Rev. DR.. Long and other
nature students Of the genus ''faker.
is a much-mooted question IN police cir
cles today.
The statements that the Rev. DR..
Longs wolf penetrated with one snap
some six inches Of flesh and muscle
and ribs to bite into the heart Of a
caribou. and thus Kill 81; or that DR..
Roberts sicked the pusillanimous lynx
onto eight battling wolves. 10 their dis
may and eventual rout; or that Thomp-
son-Seton's ram was obviously an ad-
vanced student in teIepathy, are trivial
details. worthy Of no comment compared
with the remarkable tale told by the
hack inspector
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
Insists Be saw II AH.

Mr.. Cats refuses 10 finch one iota
after the severest cross-examinstion,
and insists that he witnessed the whole
thing with his own eyes.
Mr. Cats spent. his vacation on the
farm OF Taylor Thornton. near Round
Hill. Va. Mr. Thornton Is famous
throughout that part Of the country as
a dog fancier. and hts kennels are said
to be the finest In that section OF Vir-
ginia.
A few days ago Mr.. Thornton and Mr.
Cats took several Of the hounds and
started up the mountain on a rabbit
hunt. The farmers young son has sew
eral cats as pets. and 1t Is nis proud
coast that Toby, a large black cat. Is
better hunter than any of the dogs.
The boy started up the mountain q
short distance behind the two men. He
carried Toby IN his arm. When about
a mile from the house the HOUNDS got
on the trail OF a rabbit, and the aext
moment they had almost come upOr the
animal
The rabbit. however. nearly as feet
footed as the hcHnds. kept lodging in
and out among the bushes a snort dis
lance from the two men. When the
boy arrived the chase was at Its height.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
NACHINISTS' WORK
WIDELY INDORSED
Convention in ST Louis
Holds Attention of Wash
ington Union.

Interest among the machinists en-
ployed at the washington Gun Factory.
and another large contingent serving
the reilrOad systems that enter the
National Capital, centers in the annual
session of the International Association
OF Maehinists, which has been in session
this week at st. Louis, Mo.
This body represents over 100,000
skilled mechanics in every section Of the
United States, Canada, and Mexico, and
Is one OF the most conservauveIy con-
Quoted labor organizations in the world,
and eorrespondingly financially strong.
II IS affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor. It is presided over by
a Washingtonian, Col. James O'Connell,
and its headquarters Is IN this city.
Among the more important business
so far disposed OF. and now a matter
OF record in the conventions proceed
ings. was the unanimous decision to
raise a muHon-dollar fund for defense
purposes. This fund viii be raised by
the assessment per capita of one days
pay for three years on every man in
the organization. and viii be laid away
n q safe, available investment which
can be drawn upon when occasion
might arise.
The sum OF $4,000 was appropriated
for the further prosecution and support
OF the associations strike on the Erie
railroad. which has been in progress for
long time. one thousand dollars was
appropriated for a similar purpose on
the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The salary list Of the general officers
was increased by $500 by unanimous
consent. President O'ConneI's salary
was advanced from $3.50 TO s.. 400;
George Preston, secretary treasurer,
was given a raise from 81 500 to s. O00.
and each OF the seven vice presidents
were giy en- an increase from 81 200 TO
1900. or these officers President
O'Connel. First Vice President z. J.
Conion and Secretary-Tr Pres
ton made their headquarters here.
The special committee charged with
the counting OF the referendum vote for
national officers which has been IN ses-
sion at headquarters IN this city since
July !, has not completed its count OF
the votes, and IS working night and day
IN an effort to finish its work before the
convention adJOuTnS. However, Il was
stated at headquarters that III all prob
ability that work would not be finished
until after the convention had ad-
1Ourned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
HUNGARIAN LOTTERY
BARRED FROM MAILS

The Royal Hungarian State Lottery.
at Budapest, Hungary, was today denied
the use OF the United States mails by
the action of the officials of the Post
Office Department, who issued a fraud
order against the concern.
1t IS alleged that the company was
making use OF the mails 10 advertise a
lottery in violation OF the United States
postal laws.
The Royal Hungarian State Lottery is
an old offender, which, under slightly
different names, has been flooding the
United States with lottery tickets for
The last ten years According to the
printed matter in evidence in the case
the lottery is privileged and authorized
by law" the additional claim being
made that IL is a state lottery.
The government OF Hungary legalizes
lotteries and places them under govern
ment supervision, but at the same time
the Hungarian officials have a healthy
regard for the laws OF other countries
on the subject Of lotteries, and the mat
ter is never contested when a concern OF
that character IS debarred from the
malls Of a foreign government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
S. E. Briggs Built Con
crete Pool for
Himself.

While the Inspector OF Plumbing is
advising that the school children of the
District should be taught how 10 swim.
while the Commissioners are preparing
70 ask Congress for an appropriation
for public baths. and while other phil
anthropic and prominent residents OF
Washington are discussing the necessity
OF public swimming baths, one enter
prlsing resident Of the District, South
wick c. Briggs, of 1719 Lamont street,
has built himself a private swimming
pool, which IS the delight Of the chill
dren of his neighborhood, all Of whom
are permitted 10 battle in II every day
free Of charge
The pool Is located next to Mr.. Briggs
greenhouses, on Killbourne place be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets. The excavating. the building OF
the cement tank. and all work connect
ed with the pool was done. by the green
house force under supervision of Mr..
Briggs. Although It IS strictly home
made its construction would do credit
to a professional contractor. The pool
Is fifty feet long, thirty feet wide, and
five feet deep. IL is sunk IN the ground
in a corner between two Of the green
houses, and is incloscd by a board fence
about seven feet high. AT one end there
are two dressing rooms, one for boys
and the other for girls. The pool Is
surrounded by a cement walk about I'VE
feet wide. At one end there is a run
OF about ten feet which the boys use
to dive from.
The pool is not yet completed, but as
the weather was warm and the young
sters impatient, Mr.. Briggs opened IL
ND just as soon as the tank would hold
water. Within a few hours the pool
was filled with the boys and girls OF
the neighbOrhOod. Each day from about
twenty-five to thirty youngsters come
70 the pool 10 battle, learn to swim,
and enjoy themselves. In fact the
pool is so crowded with children that
Mr.. Briggs and other grown persons
have to wait until evening to take a
swim.
Everything is provided for the young
sters' convenience. from the separate
dressing rooms TO the clothes wringer
with which 10 wiring out their suits.
The only thing they have TO provide is
their bathing suits. The water is
changed every day In order that it
children, in the early part of the day
the tank is only partially filed. When
ever there are any children Ia the pool
one Of the WOrkmen is instructed TO
keep a close watch upon them.
Presents Solution of Problem.
There has been only one accident at
the pool and that fortunately did not
turn seriously. Mr.. Briggs took his
little boy, youngster of only three
years. to watch the older children play
ing in the pool. The little fellow was
very much interested. and suddenly
making up his mind that the water
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
NEGRO POGILIST DYING
FROM RATCHET WOUNDS

Edward Ocen. better known as Billy
Peyton. a colored pugilist, who conducts
q boxing school here. lies az the point
OF death at the Eemergency Hospital,
here he was taksn last night, after
being struck on the top Of the head with
a Ratchet. welded by Wesley Watson.
Watson was arrested by OFFICER Nc
Sweeney, Of the Eighth precinct. weber
the former vas char ged with simple as
sault, which will probably be changed
to assault with a dangerous weapon
II IS understood that the trouble arose
over a woman. the wife OF the-injured
man. The husband returned to HIS home
In northwest Washington last night
and found Watson in the parlor with the
formers wife, according 10 Watson's
story. An argument arose and in the
heat OF the discussion Watson grabbed
a nearby Ratchet and struck Oden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19

looked good 10 him. ne rushed from his
nurse and ran headlong into the pool.
His father dived after him. and as he
was carrying him up 10 the house so
that they could both change their
clothes the little fellow informed his
father that swimming was lots of fun.
Now when he goes close TO the pool 10
sail his boats he has TO be watched very
carefully.
Mr.. Briggs intends 10 erect a glass
house over the pool and use Il part
of his greenhouses. Before he deprives
the children of its use. however. ne is
going 10 build them a larger one. about
100 feet long and 50 feet wide.
Pool Crowded Every Day.
Asked about the cost OF the present
pool. Mr.. Briggs said that as It was
constructed entirely with mis- own la
Dor. II was not easy TO calculate ex-
actly. but as a rough estimate he
thought $500 would cover all expenses
AT this small cost all the children in
his neighborhood are given an oppor-
tunity TO learn TO swim. and to enjoy
a pleasant and healthfui exercise. What
Mr.. Briggs mas done upon his own in
itiative at his own expense. and in a
practical and economical way, shows
what might be done by any organiza-
ton of public spirited citizens in the
District without waiting for the tariy
action of Congress. While the problem
Of swimming pools apd public baths
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
TRAPPED BY POLICE,
KIBNAPER 4 SUICIDE

NORFOLK. Va. Sept 19.-Before he
could be apprehended by the local police,
at the request OF North Carolina author
tiles, Joseph Harrison. Of CurriJuck
county North Carolina. put a bullet in
his brs In late yesterday afternoon at u
hotel here He is dying at the 81. Vim
cent HOSPITAL
HarrisOh was convicted OF abducting
Kennrth BeasleY son OF state Senator
NJ Beasley. Of Currituck The alleged
act was committed IN 1876. The child
was never found. Harrison was given
twenty years IN the penitentiary. He
appealed 70 the supreme court and was
denied a new trial
Yesterday afternoon the Norfolk police
were notified that he nad come 10 this
city, and were asked TO locate. arrest
and disarm hin, as he had the intention
70 commit suicide He has a married
daughter living here. whom Mrs. Harri-
son Is visiting.
Detectives located Harrison at hotel
a bellboy was sent up with the request
that he come 10 the telephone He
laughed, declaring that the police could
not trap him so easily. closed and locked
his room door, and before the boy could
get back TO the officers the report OF
the pistol was heard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19

Putting the cat on the ground with a
GO after him. Toby" the youth re-
marked TO his father that they would
see which was the best rabbit chaser.
Cat Outruns Dogs
It took Toby less than minute to
outdistance the dogs. and IN a few
more heaps he had the rabbit BY the
neck. shaking It ike a rat After the
cat had almost shaken the life out OF
the little animal. he dropped the rabbit
on the ground. and amused himself tor
turing Il TO death.
Mr. Cats says the hounds seemed to
feel their disgrace keenly. With tails
between their legs and foiled look in
the eyes, they sneaked back home by
themselves. while Thornton, jr., proudly
carried the eat in one arm and the game
IN the other.
Mr.. Cats friends assert that he IS
entitled 10 rank with others who have
done so much to found the new school
Of true" animal stories. There's a GER
tain club he might Join.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
LONGBOAT WON'T RUN
IS THE VERY LATEST
Entries In Marathon Include
Fifty-three Star
Athletes.

CHICAGO. Sept. 19.-The entry list
announced Tuesday by Chairman C. :.
Zeller Of the New Illinois Athletic Club
Marathon race Saturday shows that
long run
Tom LOngboat. the famous Indian dis
tance man, will probably not come on
for the race owing 20 his troubles with
as classy as that OF last year viii par
ttclpate. Star men are coming from
distant points IL the East and West 70
try for the va liable prizes offered.
Among the last entries was that OF
Thomas J. Hicks, OF the Boston Ath
ietic Association. Hicks has an enviable
reputation as a lOng-distance runner,
having won the Olympic Marathon al
St Louis IN 1904 and also the Central
Amateur Athletic Union championship
classic in this city last June.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
PUBLISHERS WAGE FIGHT
AGAINST PAPERMAKERS

NEW YORK, Sept 1s.-After a long
discussion. covering all phases of the
white paper situation the members OF
the American Newspaper Publishers
Association voted in RESOLUTION at a
meeting in the WaIdorf-Astoria yester-
day to take steps to obtain relief, and
II necessary TO fight for It, maintaining
that Illegal conditions make the cost Of
paper ligh.
The meeting was a special one called
by the president, Herman Ridder. pub
Usher OF the New York Stats Zeitung.
and was largely attended
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-19
BABY HANGS HIMSELF
IN RUNGS OF CRIB

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 19-When
Mrs. Charles Klinger, Of Fourth and
South streets, returned from the corner
grocery store. she was greeted by the
horrible spectacle Of her months old
son. Michael, hanging dead at the side
OF his crib She had left the baby in
charge OF the three other children. aged
two. four, and six years, but they for
got all about their charge.
Left 20 himself, the baby attempted
to crawl out Of his crib. He succeeded
in forcing his little body through one of
the spaces between the rungs OF the
side OF the crib, but his head was too
large 10 get through, and he was left
hanging there until he was strangled.
The horTided mother quickly sent for
q doctor. but the child was dead.