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The Washington times., 1907-02-16
SHOW JUDGE GAME
THEN GET FINED
'Marlat' Demonstration in
Court Decisive Proof of
Gambling.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Feb. I6.-In order
TO enable the court TO determine whether
or not 'mariat'' is a gambling Ranna
Judge Wildermuth compelled Gabriel
Visi. Joe Vukovitz, John Gabriel and
Bolt Miller to play the game IN court
as they had played in the frolic which
led to their arrest on a charge OF gam
bling.
The men. Hungarians. all .siIantI,,
obeyed the court. A pack Of cards was
brought from the prison room and about
table IN court the four men seafeS
themselves and played the game cIear
through.
Court. policemen. lawyers and specta-
tors looked on while the four men 1eoIt
the cards and played the hands Tbe
court was evidently convinced that the
game IS at least basis for speculation
for the prisoners were fined on tbai+
own exhibition Of their sport.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
A UNIQUE Series Of Books.

A somewhat unusual series OF books
IS announced by Doubleday, Page &
Co., IN what is 70 be known as the
Large Print Edition" The main idea
Is to print these books from 'Irge
Scotch-face type, on thin VIE Bible
paper, and in a form which Is easily
carried-and what Is more important,
easily read. The publishers claim that
these very essential facts have been
lost sight OF in the making Of the great
majority OF editions OF the standard
books.
The idea for The Large Print Edi-
ton" grew out OF a request from man.
whose sons eyesight was defective. and
who was unable 10 get his boy copy or
Charles Reade that he could read win
comfort and safety The books Of this
forthcoming edition will contain no IN
Productions but the main facts, Inc
series will be inaugur3ted with
the first vf a complete set OF BrOnte
books printed in this way. and Love
Me Little. Love Ne Long by Charles
Reade. Il IS the intention 10 include in
The Large Print Edition as many OF
the standard books as possible.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
Railroad Valuation Bill.

a bill has been referred to the In
terstate Commerce Commission by
an important Congressional commit
tee which directs the commission 10
make valuation of the railroads of
the country. This measure was pre-
sented by Senator La Toilette as an
amendment TO the rate law last
year, and won large support. 1t
has now been presented a a sepa-
rate bill, and indications are that it
may be reported from the Interstate
Commerce Committee of the upper
house.
II the Interstate Commission has
the courage Of its convictions il will
vigorously favor the passage of the
Legislation. There is not a member
OF the commission but has repeated
ly expressed the belief that such a
valuation is necessary before there
can be intelligent exercise of the func-
ton Of rate-making. It is necessary
as a preliminary TO the highly i'm
portant legislation which must soon
come, to check further watering of
capitalization of public utility cor
poratiOns.
The President IS known To believe
that such measure ought TO pass
as soon as possible. It is believed
10 be part and parcel of the general
plan of corporation regulation
which the President hopes TO force
into the statutes before the end of
his term. It Is proposition against
which there is no reasonable argu-
ment. and in favor of which there is
every argument which gives weight
10 the whole policy of railroad con-
troll.
1t is doubtless true that there is
no chance TO pass such a measure
this session. But TO get it reported
from the Senate committee would be
a great accomplishment 1t would
give standing and prestige in the
next Congress which would be of
utmost advantage. IT would call the
attention of the country 10 the pro-
posal, and mark the beginning Of a
campaign of education for the Iimi-
tatiOn of capitalization.
No other proposition in all the
realm of public utility control is so
urgent as this. 1t is pressing upon
the cities, the States, the nation. It
affects every strap-hanger and COM
muter in the cities, every pound of
freight carried, every patron of a
public utility. Seek the reason for
The excessive cost of living, and
overcapitalization win be found. It
is variously disguised, but it is
there; and it accounts for a larger
share of the peoples unfair burdens
than is realized. Reform can be had
only at the end of a long struggle,
and the time TO take the first step
is now.
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A New Book by Owen wister.

The Macmillan Company announces
for next week the publication Of a story
by Owen Winter. the title Of which sug-
gests rich comic possibilities; How
Doth the Simple Spelling Bee Impruv
Each Shining Over"
Afr. Wister seems IN q fair way 10
achieve recognition as an out and out
humorist. Everyone. remembers TIE
delicious story of Emily, the locoed her
in The Virgfnian:' Lady Baltimore. "
which appeared last year, was that
rarity. a novel In the true comic spirit,
while the new story IS broad farce.
with more than a tinge OF good natured
satire.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
UPTON sinclair's New Book.

Upton Sinclair Is just completing the
first long work that he has undertaken
since The Jungle" II is a book Of
perhaps fifty thousand words, and will
be called The Industrial Republic"
Doubleday, Page * Co viii bring
II out in the spring. 1t is a fact book.
and IN a sense outlines an idea OF
real democracy Of industrialism, but
makes a very striking contrast Of con-
dittons as they were revealed IN The
Jungle" and as they ought 10 oe IN
the ideal commonwealth. 1t is the story
of an industrial Utopia.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
A Man of Varied Talents

\ new edition Of Sea Yarns for
Boys" by W J. Henderson. is to be
published by the Harpers next week, as
the Wind a continued demand for these
short stories Of swift action and unique
plot.
And this calls attention 10 the unique
equipment Of the author himself in va
ried accomplishments Not only IS he
famous as a writer Of tirst-class JuVe-
niles. but he IS the author OF q book on
the Elements OF Navigation which IS
high IN authority among experts In
addition 10 this, he has published a vol
urne Of poems, is the musical critic Of
one OF New York greatest newspapers,
and is the author Of four or FIVE books
on music
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
Navy Bill Passed;
Fen Changes Made

In the House yesterday afternoon the
amendment. which had been put in the
naval appropriation bill by the Commit
tee Of the Whole. for 800. 900 for a gun
foundry at the Washington Navy Yard.
was stricken out by a vote Of 1s2 10
los. The separate vote on it was called
for by Pennsylvania Republicans.
on another vote the amendment Of NJ
Burton of Ohio, striking out the nrO-
vision Tor big battieshIp, was lost.
Inc naval appropriation bill was then
passed.
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Briggs Meets Senators;
Dubbed Buffalo BiIl'

Senator-elect Frank O. Briggs Of New
Jersey was introduced TO the men who
VIII De his colleagues IN the Senate.
aIter March by Senator Dryden, whom
ne succeeds: Mr.. Briggs is an old West
Pointer, and wears a gOatee thai led -
his being dubbed Buffalo BiUF almost
as soon as he appeared in the Senate
chamDer- he bears striking re-
semblance TO the famous scout.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
LADY FLO" CLAIMS
BERESF0RD'S CATTLE

Ell PASO. Feb. 16.-Flora Wolf. known
as Lady Flo" the colored woman who
set up the claim that she was the com
mon law wife Of Lord Delavan Beres-
ford, has set up new claim. that she
was his business partner. She shows
as proof that many of the cattle on
the Mexican ranch are branded with her
brand.
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IN THE BOOK WORLD

other hand. had enough to cease to be
or az least 10 feel as acute as an ini-
conFlctlOn that / should understand and
should care better and more than the
most earnest Of visitors. and vet that I
sHouId Nibrate with more curiosity-on
N extern OF ground that is on which
might aspire to intimate intelIfpenoa
az au-than the pilgrim with the long
- - llst OF questions, the sharpest appe-
lIte Tor explanations and the largest ex-
posure 10 mistakes
The Washington times., 1907-02-16

The Kansas City Star has had It's
representative excluded from the Iegis-
lative chambers at Topeka. The Star
has long been one of the most success
full newspapers in the country, and it
seems rather unfair that 1t should get
another boost Of this kind when there
are many other well-intentioned papers
that really need 1t much more
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1t is now intimated that Lawson has
been swallowed by the system" II
this is true. the system" will be turn
ing up pretty soon with a very bad case
OF indigestion.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16

The capitol at Albany has developed
some new and dangerous cracks lately.
Small wonder. considering the jar that
has been experienced since Governor
Hughes got busy there.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16

The English authorities are doing all
they can for the woman suffrage move
meEt. They are now locking up the wo-
men who make demonstrations in its
favor.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16

Ex-senator Stewart of Nevada is re-
ported to have made another fortune.
Looking over the list of ex-Senators
who have done the same thing in recent
years, It IS suggested that there's more
money in being an ex-senator than In
being a Senator Strange they hate so
TO retire
The Washington times., 1907-02-16

The Standard OH Company pays divi.
dends with much greater alacrity and
good nature than II pays fines.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16

This trust OF the SILK dyers, by which
they expect to add millions to their
profits, looks like rather smooth fnan-
cial proposition.
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
DIVISION.

Cold snaps? Oh, twill be ever thus.
As on the seasons roll. man.
The cold is for the rest of us:
The snaps are for the coal man.
Indianapolis News
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AMBASSADOR REID
SUFFERS FROM GRIP

LONDON. Feb. 16-Ambassador
Whitelsw Reid has suffered from in
fluenza almost ever. since his recent visit
home. He was stricken with il on board
ship on his way back, and is not yet
free of it
The Washington times., 1907-02-16

Now is the time to make high profits
in mining speculation by staying out
of it
The Washington times., 1907-02-16
Important Bills Pending.

Inc AGRICULTURAL appropriation Dill anu
the bin TO establish in the Philippines
an agricultural bank by private inter
ests. but backed by a Government guar
antee OF not less than per cent on the
capital employed are both pending.
So is Senator Aldrich's important
financial bill which allows customs
revenues as well as internal revenue re
ceipts to be put in national banks; in
creases the amount OF circulation that
may be retired by national banks from
$4,000. 900 to 100000: and authorizes the
issue of gold certificates of so and an
increased number of United States notes
Of the small denominations of 81, 81,
and s..
When the SmOot case is not under
consideration next week the Senate will
devote itself principally to appropriation
bills which are in a backward state Not
one Of the big supply bills has yet been
signed by the President. The Senate
and House have both passed the legis-
laIlve, executive. and judicial, the IN
dian, the army. the fortiflcations. the
District Of Columbia, and the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bills. but all
but the last are still in the hands Of
ences on amendments added by the
Senate
The Military Academy. the pension.
and the river and harbor bills have
been passed by the House. but are still
before the respective Senate committees
The agricultural appropriation bill Is
under consideration in the Senate while
the POst0ffice Department. sundry civil
and general deficiency bills have not
vet passed Che House
Another 'Skeered o. Nothing was
added TO the navy by the House during
the week. The Senate. without doubt.
will concur and the action Of Congress
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
NEWS OF THE MACCABEES

National Tent, No 1. will hold its first
mceing this month on Monday night
at Pythian Temple Hall.
Mount Vernon Tent. No. (. Thursday
night made its start for the month. COM
mencing with the initiation Of a new
member, 10 be followed Thursday night
with many more.
Georgetown Tent, No. 6. the State COM
mander. and many others paid a special
fraternal visit last night 20 Anacostia
Tent, No. 7, TO witness the degree work
in the initiation Of a large class OF new
members.
The new ritual Of the Knights Of the
MaCcabees Of the World will have the
first degree Of the initiatory work ex-
emp!ihed by a class Of new members IN
this city early in November, and also in
Richmond, Va.
George ". Norton, a member Of Dis
trict Tent No. s. died last Sunday morn
ing. and was buried on Wednesday in
Prospect Hill Cemetery. The members
Of his tent attended In a body, and the
ritualistic ceremony was conducted at the
grave
James c. Bass, a member Of Mount
Vernon Tent, No (, residing at Ballston,
Va. has been appointed a general deputy
by State Commander Gall and he will
begin work at Culpeper, Va, organizing
new tents. He will do some work in the
District of Columbia also.
D. W. Gall. State commander for the
District of Columbia and Virginia,-has
organized his deputies into a consulta-
tion committee or cabinet and held the
first meeting Wednesday night, in the
Pacific Building, with a good attendance
OF the members. The cabinets in Virginia
wiz be formed in Richmond and Norfolk
at an early date
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
Social and Personal

Wis, 10 ArnO r. Cammerer. also Of
GAINESVILLE, Wis, now in the Treasury De-
partment in Washington. The ceremony
was solemnized quite privately and with
out previous announcement. September
26, at Harpers Ferry, while the bride
groom was on his annual leave of ab-
sence. and the announcement comes as a
complete surprise to the many friends OF
the couple. They returned to Washing
ton yesterday.
The marriage OF Miss Mary Elizabeth
Harvey. daughter OF Ms. and the late
James Harvey. to Mr. Goldsborough Ma
gill BealI, of this city, son of Mrs and
the late Thomas J. Beall, took place at
the home Of the brides mother in Balu-
more, Tuesday. Rev. Robert S. Coupland
officiating. The bride was given away by
her brother, Mr. Joshua G. Harvey, jr.
Miss Clara WOTthingtOn Beall, sister Of
the bridegroom, was maid Of honor, and
the bridesmaids We're Miss Mary AndeT
son Gleghorn. of Baltimore and Miss
Bessie Mildred Reynolds, of Asheyille, y.
c. Mr.. Frank Mattingiy. of this city,
was best uan The couple will make
their home here OA-WashingtOn Heights.
Miss Louise Ketcham was married TO
Mr. David McCampben. of Philadelphia.
Monday night at the home of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Ketcham. on
Twenty-frst street, the father Of the
bridegroom, Rev. George McCampben, OF
Pittsburg, officiating. Only a family peIty
witnessed the ceremony, which was fol-
lowed by a small reception. The bride,
who was escorted by her father. was
beautifully dressed in pTinCesse gown Of
white net over white mOusseline and taf-
feta and trimmed with duchesse lace. A
wreath Of orange blossoms crowned her
tulle veil and a shower bouquet Of white
roses was carried. The house was pro-
fUsely decorated. MI and Mrs. McCamp-
bell after their wedding trip, viii live in
Philadelphia.
Miss Josephine J.. Keller and James +.
Costello were married Monday evening at
o'clock in st. stephens Catholic
Church. Twenty-ffth street and Penn
sylvania avenue. by the Rev. Thomas G.
Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Costello Will make
their home in Washington upon their re-
turn from their bridal trip.
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the island, brought On a revolt which re-
suited in his assassination. To this
Spanish treatment DR.. Laufer partly at
tributes the policy Of the Chinese in the
following centuries 70 exclude as far as
possible all foreigners from their shores.
Indeed, If We would fully grasp the in
nermost causes Of the Boxer rebellion" Z"
he says, " we must go back to the history
of the relations Of the Spaniards 10 the
Chinese in the Philippines"
Very early in the seventeenth century
a historic expedition in search of an
island of gold in the Philippine group.
according to the Chinese documents. was
mistaken by the Spaniards and natives as
an invasion Of their territory In the re-
sulting battles 25.009 We're killed, and the
golden island was still unfound
From the time of this disastrous expe-
ditiOn to the present century the story is
one of a continual series of masacres and
rcsettlemcnts.
To complete his study Or. Laufcr has
gathered together from Chinese sources
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they will attend the annual meeting or
the National Council. Daughters Of
America.
Mrs Fanny Cook was the hostess Of a
reception in honor Of her fftieth birth
day Tuesday evening TO which only IN
innate friends and relatives were invited.
Mrs. Z. A Proctor, with her sis
ters, Mrs. Pumphrey and Mrs NJ. z.
Espey. OF Washington. has returned
after a visit 10 the jamestown Exposi-
ton.
The first dance Of the fall season will
be given by the house committee Of the
Golf Club, at the clubhouse. Saturday
evening. to which all the members are
invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Roche and Misses
Mary z. Fleming, Margaret Fleming.
Marie Fannon, and E. NJ Bayne have
returned from a visit TO Norfolk and
jamestown.
Miss Mary Muraugh and Mr Charles
II. Powers were quietly married Friday
evening at St Mary 's1Church. After the
ceremony the couple went 70 Niagara
Falls and Buffalo.
Miss Gault Norton and Miss Mamie
Norton have gone for a visit TO Rich
m0nd, where they viii be the guests Of
Mr and Mrs. Sands. and from where they
will go To Norfolk and Jamestown
Mr. Cecil Kent Sherman spent a few
days in this city during the week. as the
guest Of Mr.. LeHnox Uhler. Mr. Sherman
sailed Saturday for Panama, where he
has secured a government position. He is
well known here, having made his home
for several years in this place.
Mrs Richard Gibson left Alexandria
Thursday for Wytheyile. Va. where she
VIII attend the wedding of Miss Minnie
Spiller, OF that place, and Mr.. William
Morton Williams, Of Alabama, which will
soon take place, Miss Spiller, who has
been visiting Mrs. Gibson, has gone home.
Miss Gladys Mae Varney. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Varney, OF Del Ray,
and Mr.. Frank CockreIl, Of this city
We're married Tuesday in Del Ray. Miss
sftti fAFl iHIhifils cicNrI OF lllE bllNt-
groom, was the maid of honor, and Ed
win c. Cockrel Of Washington, was best
man.
Mrs. Lizzie Stribbling Foster, and
daughter, Miss Mildred Foster, have Te-
turned from Markham. where they have
been for the past few months. Mrs. Fos-
ter has taken possession Of her house on
Prince street. and has now as her guest
her cousin, Col. Robert Stribbling, or
Fauquier County, Va.
The engagement Of AIr. Barber Danger
field. formerly OF this city, but now OF
Baltimore, and Miss Alice Rasin has
been announced Miss Rasln is the
daughter OF the late Freeman Rasin, Of
Baltimore. and is well known there. Mr..
Dangerfeld IS &c son Of the late Henry
Dangerheld of this city The wedding.
which is TO take place November l6, will
be quiet event, owing 20 the brides
family being in mourning
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
ENGAGEMENTS.

| Announcement Is made OF the engage
ment Of Miss Harriet Alexander Hereford
daughter of United States Senator and
| Mrs. Frank Hereford, of Union, ". Va,
/ 10 J. J. Forbes Shaw. Of Baltimore The
wedding viii take place this month
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Baldwin Holtz-
claw. of Washington, announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter. Ethel Anita
/ to Walter A. Gawler. also of this city
/ The wedding will take place October @
/ in St Paurs Episcopal Church, in the
/ afternoon, There viii be no reception,
and limited number Of invitations 10
| the church. in which Miss Holtzclaw has
/ been active since she was a child. She
/ is a leading soprano soloist IN church
/ choir and concert circles, and is the soloist
/ in the Calvary Baptist Church. She has
/ been eminently successful in light opera
/ performances of amateur talent. and has
displayed the greatest gift as an actress,
as well as vocalist. Mr., Gawler and his
bride will have an apartment in the Land
more on their return from their bridal
/ trip Miss Holtzclaw is especially well
/ remembered for her clever work as Yum
/ Yum in the performances of The NIika-
do given by Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ev
ans Greene. in the BeIasco Theater year
ago. She made the hit of the perform
ances.
/ DR.. and Mrs. George E. Plaster. Of Blue
mont Loudoun County. Va. have ar
/ nounced the engagement Of their daugh-
ter Marion Mason. 10 James Sheriff.
Bromneld, Of Louisville, Ky. The mar
. N--ss.. F-rF H..
meade" the home OF the bride The fu-
| tUre home Of the young people will be in
/ Brevard, y. c., where Mr.. BrOmfeld is
/ in business
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Perry Chap
man. Of Smithfeld. Va. have sent out in
vitations 10 the marriage of their daugh-
ter Nancy to Mr. Clifford Bangs. of this
city. The wedding will take place Octo-
/ ber 10 at S o'clock at Trinity Methodist
/ Church, Smithheld, and viii be followed
/ by reception. a violet wedding has been
planned Miss Victoria Parks and Miss
/ Marie Parker. Of this city, will be among
/ the bridesmaids
/ Mrs. 3. c. Jillson, Of 315 South High
| land avenue. East End, Pittsburg, widow
I Of Dr. Benjamin Cutler JillsOn. for many
| years principal Of the Pittsburg Central
/ High School, and professor Of chemistry
/ In the Western University of Pennsyl-
vania. announces the engagement Of her
daughter, Miss Sarah Rovoudt Jillson, to
/ Col. +. B. Townsend, of this city, the
wedding 10 take place at high noon Tues
/ day, October 15 at the home OF the
brides mother Rev John z Wightman
Of Calvary Episcopal Church, officiating
Mr. and Mrs Townsend will spend a few
/ days at White Sulphur Springs, later
/ going to Providence Forge, Va. where
the old manor house on the Townsend
( estate viii be thrown open 10 friends from
Washington, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Rich
mond, and Norfolk, who have been in
vited to participate in the fall shooting.
Mr.. Townsend has been connected with
the business life Of the National Capital
for many years, having had intimate re-
lation with Gov. Shepherds adminstra-
/ ton during the years 1S70-1SS0
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
Dance and Euchre Party.

There was a dance and euchre party at
Lake View Farm, Rockville, Nd, re-
Gently. The programme also included
vocal and instrumental music. Refresh
ments were served. Among those pres
ent were Misses Hendry, Creecy, Alice
Harsh, Mary Harsh, Wham, lie Seur.
Edmondston. Lavinia Wagner, Mary
Wagner, Addison, Loudon, Rose Wagner,
Mrs. Harsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Crop
ley and daughter Helen; Messrs Walton
Hendry, Ernest Hendry. Clarence Sis,
Lester Sis, Baden, Day, Z. Wagner, P.
Wagner, Ackert, and Maj and Mrs
Wham.
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THE DAINTY LADY LUCY"
A New Washington Novel.

The Washington Herald will begin Tuesday, octo-
Der s its first anniversary, the publication of story
relating to diplomatic political and social life in Washing
The OF the story Dainty Lady Lucy"
the author The previous novels of
Washington life by this author "Despotism and Democ
racy" and Mrs. Darrell" attracted wide attention
Of the leading country said OF them
the great American novel had at last been written.
THE Dainty Lady Lucy" a worthy successor OF
these two striking novels.
The Washington Herald has the sole rights the
serial publication stor which upon its conclusion
these columns published United States.
ada, Great Britain the colonies All rights
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much material Of interest to tEe student
OF the physical man and his customs.
He has also gathered data concerning
methods and articles Of trade between
the Chinese and the FIipinos.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
Quits Navy to support Family.

Secretary Metcalf has accepted the
resignation Of Midshipman !. n. Nc
Creary, of Texas. from the third class in
the Naval Academy. The cause is stated
to be the recent death Of hts father.
and the necessity Of his contributing to
the support Of his orphaned brothers and
sisters.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
STUDIES IN MANILA
Relation of the Chinese to
the Philippines.
DARING PLANS OF SPANIARDS

DIR. Laufer Gathers from Oriental
Sources Much Material Of Interest
Conditions and Customs In LuzOn
DIstrict-Trade and Conditions.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-06

October S. 1907. Remember the d6te.