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The Washington times., 1907-11-05
WILSON OPPOSED.
WILL USE BENZOA1E

with the exception OF two men, repre-
senhng two preserving companies, the
delegation OF representatives who called
upon Secretary Wilson. at the Agricul-
tural Department yesterday morning 70
express their views concerning the aboIi-
ton of benzCate OF soda as a preserva-
tive. said positively that it would be
impossible for them TO conform with
the new Agricultural Department regu-
iations.
The delegation held a consultation IN
Sec eJary wilson's room before a COM
miJtee consisting OF George p. Mccabe,
attorney FOR the Agricultural Depart
ment. and Dr. Wiley and DR.. Dunlap.
for nearly three hours this morning, ad-
JOurning at noon.
Those who announced their wish to
conform with the requirement, which
viii go into effect in 1908. abolishing
benzoate OF soda as preseryative, said
their method OF preservation was equally
as effective as the old, and strictly
compiled with the law.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
E. c. Graham Is Elected
By Commerce Chamber
New Building Postponed
Because of Money
Stringency.
Secretary viii Be En-
ployed-AIlen D. Al
bert, Jr., Reports.

The directors OF the Chamber Of Cozi-
meTce. at a meeting yesterday after
noon. elected z. c. Graham 10 the va
cancy on the board caused by the resig-
nation Of B. Fl. Warner. Mr.. Graham
missed election as a director at the frs
meeting of the Chamber BY one vote.
and yesterday was unanimously chosen.
Another important matter taken up
by the directors was the decision to
postpone the plans for the Chamber 3
proposed home and Office building until
monetary conditions should be more ia
vorable. Charles J, Bell. chairman Of
the building committee. reported that
the committee had decided that the
Fourteenth and G streets site was the
most suitable for the building, that g
corner site at any rate should be chosen,
but that the committee deemed II unwise
to commence operations at this time.
Mr.. Bell explained that II the Chamber
should go ahead with the plans for the
building II would be necessary 10 call
upon the members for large subscrip-
tions. thus withdrawing from usual
channels large amounts Of money that
could I'll be spared at this time. He said
that the committee therefore had come
to the conclusion TO recommend that the
Chamber wait until financial conditions
were more settled and favorable for a
large building project. The directors
accepted the report without further
comment.
D. J. Kaufman, chairman OF the retail
trade committee, reported 10 the board
the progress made by his committee II
arranging for out-of-town shopping days.
On the motion OF Scott Bone, the di-
rectors voted approval and Endorsement
of the work OF Mr.. Kaufmans COM
mittee
Arthur c. Moses. chairman Of the
manufactures committee. reported that
his committee work was at a standstill
owing to the necessity for a man TO
carry out the work He explained that
until a secretary were employed tne
work Of his committee would be handl-
capped. for no one had the time TO de-
vote TO the work. He also reported the
result of a recent meeting OF the chair
men and vice Chairmen OF the commit
tees Of the Chamber at which a resolu-
ton was passed declaring Il to be the
sense OF those present that a secretary
should be employed as soon as poss! BILE.
A similar resolution was adopted BY the
directors. providing for the employment
OF secretary soon after the first OF the
year.
Allen D. Albert. jr., chairman Of the
executive committee, reported that
two matters had been referred 20 the
petition OF the retail meat men for
better inspection tagging and matter OF
the extra tax on passengers entering the
new Union Station. but that the author.
ity OF his committee to deal with them
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BIZ 0. TERMINAL
AT GEORGE TOWN,
COMP PANY'S PLAN
Will Have Water Con-
nectiOn With the New
Warehouse.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad VIII
in the near future have an extensive
freight terminal IN Georgetown. II VIII
also have dockaSe facilities and deep
water IN connection with this terminal
This Is the opinion of a prominent local
capitalist who is closely acquainted with
the development IF this section of the
city and Rcsslyn, particularly with re-
gard 10 real estate and railroad mat
tiers. He thus explained today the pur-
chase yesterday Of the Did property OF
the Independent Ice Company between
the canal and river just west Of the
Aqueduct bridge.
Years ago the Balt,CoTe and Ohio
planned % run a branch from the Net
Topolitan line north of the city into
Georgetown by way Of the canal, but
was opposed in the Senate by Senator
German. He was unable TO prevent the
company from receiving a franchise 10
enter the District In this way. No
sooner, however. had Senator Whyte
succeeded 10 the place OF German than
1he company obtained the franchise.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
extension OF the line from North Chevy
Chase across country TO the river
he land just put under option VIII
be used undoubtedly for tracks and
freight houses, as we'll as docks.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
W.T.. BAKER WILL
CANNOT Be FOUND
Relatives Deny That They
Are Withholding Docu-
ment to Prosecute.

BOSTON. Nov. 5-The relatives Of
Walter T. Baker. whose death is still
as great a mystery as when IL occurred
last week at B0gOta. n. j.. insist to-
day that the dead mans viii has hot
been found. They ridicuIe the assertion
that they are concealing it's discovery
10 and them in prosecuting his alleged
muTdeTeTs.
An exhaustive search in Baker S
strong boxes has failed 70 turn up
either a viii or any memorandum in
dicating how the young clubman in
tended to leave the property. which, It
is said. netted him an income of more
than $1,000 a month
The dead mans brother. Edward +.
Baker. went further today and asserted
the much sought document has Deen
stolen by persons interested. The broth
CT, who up 90 this time. mas been con-
fined TO bis house from the shock Of
Bakers death, took personal charge OF
the investigation.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
Local Druggists Say That
Hundreds Are Using Recipe
The Simple Prescription for Homemade
Mixture Repeated that Every Sufferer
May Benefit, as Only Bene-
ficial Results Can Follow.

That the readers OF this paper ap-
Treciate advice when given in good
.r.ith is plainly demonstrated by the
fact that one wCll-knoWn local phar-
macy filed the vegetable prescription
many times within the past two weeks.
Most OF these folks naturally bought
the ingredients only and mixed them
at home. The announcement OF this
simple. harmless miSture has certainly
accomplished much IN reducing the
great many cases OF kidney complaint
and rheumatism here. relieving pain
and misery. especially among the older
population. who ure always suffering Z
more or less with bladder and urinary
troubles. backache and particularly 5
rheumatism.
Another y well-kBown druggist asks us
to continue the announcement Of the
The Washington times., 1907-11-05

Pain or dull ache IN the back is evil
dence of kidney trouble II IS nature S
timely warning TO show you that the
track Of health is not clear.
Danger Signals.
II these. danger signals are unheeded
more serious results follow: Bright's dis
ease. which is the worst form of kidEe ey
trouble, may steal upon you.
The mild and immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy is soon realized II
stands the highest for its remarkable
cures in the most distressing cases II
you need a medicine, you should lave
the best.
Lame Back.
Lame back is only one Of many
symptoms of kidney trouble. Other
symptoms showing that you need
Swamp-Root are being obliged to pass
water often during the day and to get
up many times during the night.
oasarrh Of the BLADDER.
Inability to hold urine, srnartlng IN,
passing, uric acid, headache dizziness,
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Root you may have q sample bottle a
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sands Of letters received from men a
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known that our readers are advised I
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Gus offer in The Washington Daily 4 7
guaranteed.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05

was doubtful. He said that the presi-
dent had on that account been asked 10
name two special committees. which he
had done.
Mr.. Albert reported Chat the comrht-
tee on the meat inspection had held sew
eral meetings and that IL was still en-
gagged IN its work. The other committee
found, he said, that its task had 5cCn
taken away a day or so after its ap-
polntment. when the local passenger
agents announced that no extra fares
would be charged. Approval OF the
action OF the executive committee and
OF the president in appointing special
committees was given.
The November meeting OF the Chamber
OF Commerce will be held Tuesday even
ing. The executive committee VIII de-
eide whether this Is TO be at the offices
Of the Chamber or some other place.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05

prescription. It is doing so much real
good here, he continues. that it wouid
be a crime not 70 do so. II can not
DC repeated too often. and further states
many cases Of remarkable cures
wrought
The following Is the prescription. Of
simple ingredients. making a harm
less. inexpensive compound. which any
person can prepare BY shaking well ia
bottle; Fluid Extract Dandelion,
one-half ounce CO51rOUnd Kargon. one
ounce. Compound Syrup SaTsaparIila.
three ounces. any nrst-class drug st0Ie
viii sell this small amount OF each in
gredient, and the dose for adults is one
teaspoouful TO be taken after each meal
and again At bedtime. There is enough
here TO last for one week. Il taken ac-
cording 90 directions. Good results VIII
be apparent from the FIRST few doses.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
CITY PROPERTY SOLD
FROa AUCTION BLOCK

Two auction sales Of unimproved city
property were held yesterday afternoon.
Adam 4. Weschler sold a lot on the
south side Of Massachusetts, avenue. be-
tween North Capitol and First streets
northwest. 10 William D. Wells for Sl-T7
a square foot
The other sale was by Thomas j..
Owen & Son to Phillip r. LaTner.
Iarner bought 1880 square feet Of un-
improved property on the north side OF
@ street. near Twenty-third street
northwest, at 80 cents q foot.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
LIMIT OF THIRTEEN HOURS
FOR POLICE BOAT CREW

The crew of the police boat. the
Nigilant, viii not be allowed to remain
in continuous service more than tbir-
teen hours. according to the new IT,
canse issued the boat by the Steam
boat Inspection Service, Depar knent of
Commerce and Labor. On a number Of
occasions the patrol boat has been in
continuous service more than this fine
without change in crew. Major Svl-
vester fears the new ruling may handi-
cap the police, and may advocate a
second crew for the boat
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
CONDEMN TWO WELLS

The recommendation Of the Health
Office that the two public wells. one at
North Capitol and Randolph streets and
the other at Twelfth street and Florida
avenue, be condemned has been ap-
proved by Commissioner Morrow. Ex-
animation OF botn wells showed that
they contain deadly colon bacilI.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05

indigestion. sleepIessness, nervousness
sometimes the heart acts badly rheu-
ma tlsm, bloating, lack of ambition. may
be loss OF flesh. sallOw complexion.
Prevalsncy OF kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are the most common diseases
that prevail. they are almost the last
recognized by patient and physicians.
who content themselves with dOctOring
the effects, whtle the original disease
undermines the system.
A Trial WIN Convincs Anyone.
In taking Swarnp-Root you afford
natural help 70 Nature for swamp Root
rs the most perfect healer and gentle aid
to the kidneys that has yet been dis
covered.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, YOU can
purchase the regular fIfty-eent and one
dollar size bottles at all the drug stores.
DON'T make any mistake. Tut remember
the name, Or. kllmer's Swamp-Root.
and the address. Binghamton. n. Y.
which you VIII find on every bottle,
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nd book Of valuable information.
he book contains many Of the thou
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The Washington times., 1907-11-05
MINISTER FROM HONDURAS
PRESENTS CREDENTIALS S

DR.. Angel Ugarte. minister to the
United States from Honduras. has pre-
sented his credentials to the President
which accredited him envoy extraortii-
nary and minister plenipotentiary.
In accepting his letters President
Roosevelt assured the new minister OF
his aearty interest in Honduras. and
promised his cooperation in maintain
ing and strengthening the good feeling
between the two repu blics.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
NEWSPAPER MAN APPOINTED.

James Edgar Smith, a Washington
newspaper man, has been appointed
special examiner for the Interstate
Commerce Commission. He will do spe-
cial investigating work for tae commits
sion in Cleveland. Ohio. from where he
may proceed to st. Paul
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
NELsoN DO CoMMAND PANrHFP

Capt. c. ?. Nelson has been selected
20 command the transport Panther,
which has been fitted out as g repair
ship, and which viii accompany tne
fleet on the Pacific cruise.
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
szth Year OF Success IN washington.
TheBerlitz School Of Laneua6sS

- 18th St ~ ". Trial Lessons Frse
Grand PEises, st. Louis, 'os; x,isrs. Ios.
HTsHehs 9sEmans ELaRlsh. etc. Native fesehsrs
The Washington times., 1907-11-05
Do YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Have You Rheumatism, Kidney. Liver
Bladder Trouble?

To Prove what Swamp-ROO the Great Kidney, Liver and
Bladder Remedy. will do for YOU. all our Readers
May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
COIFFURES OF MANY KINDS

plumpness and the long oval. all OF
which are notifications OF the perfect
oval face. Equally numerous are the
different varieties OF the round face
There is the so-called perfect type Of
round face-that is. neither too thir
nor too fat-the plump round face
the broad fat face and the very rount
short face. Then there Is the Bharj
pointed face to he considered the one
with receding chin, and the type
possessing n very large or aquilin'
, nose, so that II can be plainly seen
that, while certain directions may b,
folbwed with satisfactory results, 4
is simply impossible to set down any
hard and fast rules. because so few
women have features that come vi
to the standard OF perfection.
For instance, perfect type OF round
face may have the hair dressed high
or low, but II the face Is short and
round the high eoiffure must be adopt
ed. The fat round face, too, shoult
look well with high arrangement. bur
the sides must be pulled little. OF
the result Will be that the fat cheek
appear really fatter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
ANSWERS TO THE CURIOUS.

No. Amateur Thespian, the heavy
man 1t not stage wait.
An Old Subscriber is informed that
wives are not like beefsteak-you can
not make them tender by beating
them.
A Lover-The way to open the door
20 successful coMrtship Is very SIM
pie. All you have to do is ring the
belle.
II Epicure wants the best way of
avoiding indigestion through mince
pie, the remedy is easily learned.
Don't eat 1t.
A correspondent who signs herself
"Fastidious" wants to know how to
convey a delicate hint to a lady guest
who persists in using cigarettes. If
she smokes. put her out This applies
equally whether she smokes cigarettes
or sets herself on fire.
Easy Mark asks the surest way Of
detecting counterfeit notes. Try to
get to serve term on the grand jury,
and then you will know how to find
true bills.
1t is hard to answer your question
without further data, Lily Bell. The
fact that your heart flutters strangely
and that you are always blushing, may
be either signs that you are romantic.
ally in love or that you have indiges-
ton.
Worried Wife-If buying new
bonnet is crime in you husbands
eyes, just charge it to him.-Baltimore
American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
The New LInaerle Hat.

The new lingerie hat Is shaped af.
ter the popular bowl or mushroom
model. A most delectable small AT.
fair, but unhappily not as universally
becoming as the wide one of last
year, that was nice on both young
and almost-young women-although
we did see 1t occasionally mls-worn
by some who were In neither OF these
classes. The round bowl OF these
new models has ribbon tied about
1t. perhaps drawn through the holes
OF embroidery. and fastened at the
back with some ends to lie against
the hair. Just in front will BIO placed
huge rose OF pale yellow. and
there you have lingerie hat that Ia
the newest Of the new.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Oriental Garments Are Costly, But Elk
tremely Pretty.

There is an extraordinary demand
at present for oriental garments, espe-
cially the national costume of China
and Japan.
THE Chinese coats which were the
popular opera wraps of last season
have been replaced this winter by real
mandarin coats. imported direct from
China, which vary in price from $25
to $780," said city dealer.
"A few years ago Chinese coats and
Japanese kimonos were used as dress
ing jackets and gowns. Now they
take the place Of the theater or ball
wrap and the tea gown. The most
elaborate wraps are heavily orna-
mented In gold and silver. We re-
Gently imported one lovely model In
sunflower yellow, with touches of
bronze and glittering with gold and
gems.
Zone OF the prettiest designs which
la lady brought back from japan her
leelf is of Nankin blue, embroidered In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Ponqee variousIy Treated.

Hand embroidery in self-color Is
considered very modish on pongee
Many very chic little French frocki
among the imported models are n
pongee of natural tone, dull blue OF
brown, embroidered in self-tone AMI
lightened by some contrasting touch
of color and by lace or 1oiderel
batiste on the bodice. A pretty bolerQ
and skirt model in natural hued pom
gee carried out this idea successfully
the only trimming of the skirt beinl
embroidery in self-tone. The loose
little bolero. with its loose. pic
turesque sleeve cut In one with thu
coat. also had touch of self-tone EN-
broidery. but 1t had. too. a CLEAN d
vivid red in the embroidery of thi
small collar and of the armhole trim
mings, and scarf ends of black sill
fell from the collar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Crochet Insertion Design

under the chain loop just made, :.
2 double crochets under the next
chain, 5 chain, more double crochets
under the same loop, 3 chain. back
over the stitches just made and catch
to the sixth double crochet of the pre-
vious loop. counting from center or
star. Is double crochets under the
chain. and repeat from under each
of the other loops round the star. On
reaching the long stitch at the com.
mencement OF the row work up the
side of II with double crochets. then
5 chain TO the sixth stitch of the pre-
vlous loop. and . double crochcts UNI
der the last made loop. thus complet
ing the star.
For the Middle Star.--Five chain,
join In n ring, double crochets with
chain between each into the ring.
6 chain, l treble on the nearest double
crochet, .. chain, / treble on the
next doble crochet, repeat from all
round the first 3 chain counting rs
one treble.
Two double crochets under the near
est chain loop. 5 chain. 2 more double
crochets under the same loop, repeat
under each loop all round.
For the Smallest Stars.-Five chain.
join In ring, s double crochets with
chain between each In ring. double
crochet on each double crochet In pre-.
vious row with chains between each,
double crochets under each of tho
chain loops The illustration win
show how and where the stars are
connected.
When a sufficient number of stars
have been Joined work row of
chain from point to point on either
side OF the stars. and finish with row
Of treble, chain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
The Seasons sashes.

Several novel kinds OF sashes have
appeared this spring upon gowns ds
signed for younger women. One oil
these ribbon garnitures, made from
opalescent MORE, with a narrow black
edge, had two fine black silk tassels
dangling from the forked points OF thu
"swallowtail" effect into which thu
ends we're divided. Another sash.
made for a charming biscuit colored
costume, was likewise of MORE rib.
bon, in this case plain black, tied In
high bow at the back, the hem,
being finished with fringe. Still an
other was made of delicate chine rib
ION having an exquisitely variegatee
ringe harmonizlng with the fora
olors OF the sash.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
CHICAGO OFFICIALS HELD.
Four Joint indictments are Returned
by Grand Jury.

Four Joint indictments are Returned
by Grand Jury.
Chicago, May 5.-The grand Jury
yesterday returned four Joint inJict.
ments against former Chief OF Po-
lice John NJ. Collins and five other
police and city officials In connec.
ton with alleged corruption in the
city police department. The action
OF the grand jury Is the result OF In
vestigation made by the civil service
commission growing out OF the
charges to the effect that the city
police force had been used during
the recent mayoralty campaign In
interest of former Mayor Edward f.
Dunno. Those under indictment are:
John M. Collins, former chief OF
police: William O'Connell. former
commissioner OF public works and
chairman of the democratic city com.
mittee; Edmund II. Roche, city pur-
chasing agent and member of the
democratic city committee; Frank ID.
Comerforj. former police attorney,
and Detectives James McGrath and
Patrick McNulty.
In its report the grand Jury stated
that while the evidence presented
gave cause to hold the former chief
of police and his associates In the
unlawful transactions chiefly respon.
sible for. the transgressions, we con.
slider the INSPECTORS, captains. and
lieutenants guilty of very reprehen-
sible couduct and deserving of sew.
ere censure for their actions In being
parties to the soliciting and accept.
ing of contributions under stress
from those of lower range on the po-
lice force"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Cable Aids Weather Reports.

The completion of the submarine
cable under construction between Ice
land and the Shetland islands is ex
pected to afford facilities for a great
extension of the area covered by the
existing system Of weather prediction
Iceland in the winter time occupies
about the center of the Atlantic low
pressure, or storm area, and the alb
senee of telegraphic communication
with that island hitherto has prevent
ed the collection of information OF
great value to meteorology.
BY utilizing the Iceland cable and
the reports from the Central Physical
observatory at st. Petersburg, cover.
ing the vast stretch of Siberia, the
United States weather bureau hopes
hereafter to possess a knowledge of
the state of the atmosphere completely
around the earth in the northern hem.
isphere, fact of great importance in
long-period weather forecasting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

Col. Edward Morrell, Of Philadelphia.
and they have more than dozen serv.
ants, with twice that total several
days a week. Over the Fairbanks
kitchen now presldes John Rock, the
chef who was the JOY of Levi z.
Letter and his friends.
Rock has SO much money to spend
that he gains precedence in the mar.
ket over Pinckney, the buyer for the
White House. Fairbanks has given
his man free hand to stock the pan.
try with the choicest luxuries. and
just what this means may be gathered
from the fact that at two receptions
nearly 1000 guests partook Of buf
fet supper at which tarrapin, every
kind OF shell fish and the finest i'm
ported wines were served. Lavish.
ness is the keynote OF the Fairbanks
establishment, and to her regular en-.
tertainments Mrs. Fairbanks now has
added frequent and large theater par
ties.