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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

Mrs. George KIinknett was hostess
last evening at delightful dance in
her home on Indiana avenue compll-
mentary TO her niece. Miss Mildred
Cryer, Of Baltimore. who is her house
guest for a short time. The parlors
were prettily decorated with red roses,
and Mrs. Klinknett received her guests
wearing a mOdish gown OF white silk
and lace. Miss Cryer was exception
ally Sirlish and attractive in a gown OF
pale pink liberty satin and lace Among
the guests were Miss Maize Carberry,
Miss Ethel Carberry, Miss Edna Noyes,
Miss Withall, Mrs. Evans. Miss Barnes,
Miss Florence Evans, Mrs. Ellis. Mrs.
Griggs, Mr.. and Mrs Plugge, Charles
r Wise, George Wise, Hunter Baldwin,
DIR. Frank T. Stone. Norman Weir,
Raphael Neale, Maurice Strattoa, Ben
ShreVe, Captain Walton, James Neale.
Dudley Shreve, w \ COOmbe. Captain
Carter. Rudy Stonestreet, August NeaIe.
ana Mr.. Dement,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
WHERE is THE REsT7

In the last so years over So 900 600 00C
worth of gold is estimated to have been
dug from the earth. Not much more
than one-half Of this is definitely known
10 be In existence IN the monetary
stocks of the globe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

Miss Estelle Peyser and Solomon
Herzog were married last evening in
the Arlington Hotel by the Rev Abram
Simon and the Rev. Louis Stern, Of the
Eighth Street Temple The bride wore
a gown Of white messaline satin made
princess, with trimmings Of real lace
and she carried a shower OF Bride roses.
Miss Della FiShel acted as maid of honor
and wore gown OF white lace over
pink and carried Bridesmaid roses.
Zion d. Bernstein was best man ard the
usncrs were George Friedlander. Joseph
Drey ius Isaac Heidenheimer, and David
MIrgOlius. Of Norfolk Among the out
of-toWn guests present were M. and
Mrs VIII Garner. the Misses Maud and
Dora Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon
PeySer and Eli Peyser, of Newport
News; Miss Birdye Einstein. Mrs.
Arthur NattanS, and Mr.. and Mrs. Gold
stronl, Of Baltimore; Samuel Herz0g
and Louis HerZOg, Of Chicago. and Mr.
and Mrs Morris Cans. of Cleveland,
Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crowninshield. of Bos-
ton, have arrived in Washington and are
the guests of Mrs. CrOwninshield' s
father Senator Dupont in his apart
ment in the Connecticut.
Mrs. a. n. Talbot. who occupies hand
some apartments in the Connecticut.
left Washington yesterday for New
York, where she will spend the week.
Mrs. c. S. Guthrie is also spending the
week in New York
Mrs. P. Lee Philips was hostess at an
attractive tea yesterday afternoon in
the Abb Club. Mrs. Philips received
in the large room on the main floor of
the club house. and in the anteroom
Miss Juiette Williams served punch.
Other assistants Of the afternoon were
Mrs. John T. Davis. Mrs. Hinckley,
Mrs. Charles II. Campbell Mrs. Pettus,
Miss Terry, Miss Enrol Cuthbert Brown.
Miss Mary Switzerland, Miss Caryl
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Miss Fleming
HOROredOueSt
At Luncheon
Miss Gertrude Fry Hostess
of Nicaraguan Minister'S
Bride-elect.

Miss India Belle Vedder Fleming,
daughter OF Col. and Mrs. Robert /.
Fleming, whose marriage TO Don Luis
Felipe Corea, minister from Nicaragua,
viii take place Wednesday, February q.
was the guest of honor at an eXcep-
tionally dainty and pretty luncheon to-
day, given for her by Miss Gertrude
Fry.
The table was attractively decorated
with a huge plaque centerp.ece Of white
roses. effectively arranged with pale
lavender ribbons and lavender-shaded
silver candelabra.
Invited To meet the charming young
bride-elect were Miss Kearney. Miss
Erma shaw. Miss EdmonstOn. Miss
Powson: Miss Campbell. and Miss Edith
Fry.
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rtified copy of such
to be made by any
above the age Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

Mrs p Lee Phillips was hostess yes
terday afternoon at an attractively ar
ranged tea, assisted by number OF the
debutantes of the season, and Miss
Mary Switzerland
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A MIGHTY SLOW POISON.

Mrs. u. Fisher IS visiting her sister
Mrs. 7. GOtthelf. Of BrOoklyn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

The Baroness Hengelm Lller, wife Of
the Austrian ambassador, who has been
in New York for five days attending the
opera. is expected 10 arrive at the en-
bassy on Connecticut avenue this after
noon
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Mrs A. Wiener and Mrs. r. GotheIf.
% Brooklyn. are the guests Of Mrs. NJ.
Bloom, OF I245 Irving street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

Mrs NJ Oppenheimer and Mrs A
Lehman are listing in New York. the
guests of rnla les
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

Mr. and Mrs Edison Bradley left
Washington this morning for New York
where they Will spend the next five days
and attend the opera.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

Mr. and Mrs. Crowninshield. of Bos-
ton. have arrived in Washington and are
the guests Of Mrs. Crowninshield' s
father. Senator Dupont in his apart
ment in the Connecticut.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
U1PH4TCHET UNBURIED.
McCarren and Other democrats
.ShorDen Their kn.UeS.

T.tera will he no conference between the COM
mittee of the regular Democratic machine and the
committee of the Hayes Delaney organization III
BROOKLYN next Tuesday evening. Senator Patrlch
II NcCarren received letter yesterday refusing
his overtures of peace. A few days ago the Hayes
Delaney organization sents McCarren letter pro-
posing that they be allowed to name half the pFi-
mary inspectors this fall The leaders of this or
ganzation were the ones who forced the Demo-
cratic State Committee attempt to try McCarren
and some of his fellow workers on the charge OF
political heresy their open opposition 10 "lai
r Hearst while he running on the Democratic
ticket for Governor last fall
Last Tuesday evening the machines executive
committee unanimously refused TO meet the ffaye7-
delaney crowd on equal grounds though ''F1ngy
Corners. state chairman. has not revoked ms ue-
cree announced prior to the election last lal' ue
claring the Hayes Delaney party the regular party
in the county Unfortunately. Connerss decree iiaS
failed either TO make the organization the regular
one or 10 give votes power The organizatio'i'
however has organized auXiliaries In eacil OF tle
twerty-three Assembly districts in kings ana H''s
announced the names of the men whom II VIII run
for leader in each district against the McCarren
candidates This action led the executive COM
rlittee of the McCarren organization to appoint a
committee three to meet with the opposition anu
try To make peace.
John H Delaney and his followers met Thursday
evening and decided that they would now continue
with the fight against the McCarren orsanlzat'n'-
Those who well Informed say that II All ''i
Democrats who are now gathered III tia"e" az"
several leaders-each jealous of the other-"efe "
,,;,a they would be able to swamp the McCar-
renites at the primaries and take the regular mo
chine away from the long Senator. At present he
controls twenty-one districts and is belleNeu ~
have dicker with the leader of one OF the o'ieiS'
His control Of the district leadefs uoeS i'l - =.
that he is exceptionally strong. his strength -
said TO be chiefly the result Of the weakness anu
lack of unity among his enemies he al.u ii
followers have little fear. apparently, lor '!e ie-
suits of the coming primaries Nhen aSheu ~ 0
nress his opinion as what would be the outcome
~ ,be refusal of the Delaneytes to meet ana LAIN
over matters yesterday all McCarren would say
was: That settles it.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
FIREMAN GOES INSANE.
Loses Job and Tries to Rescue Imdg
inaru Friend Up IL Pillar.

Crying Follow me, fellows. and save JACK ne -
there in the flames let's save him, Joseph
Norton started to climb elevated railroad pr
lar near 3oth street and Sixth avenue. early yes
terday morning.
Norton who was a third grade fireman a'tacieu
+o Truck No l. at South Beach. Staten Island anu
a stepson Of Thomas F. Norton. battahon cnei.
was dishonorably discharged yesterday ny N
Ronner Three charges preferred against
Norton who is twenty-three years old, ana hau
baen attached to the Fire Department since May
4 1915 They were being under the influence Oh
Ifuuor assault and conduct unbecoming hreiiaii-
A crowd soon gathered and watched MS ascent "
the elevated pillar He continued MS $40" Pfoei %
toward the tracks above. and had almost reacheo
them when Patrolman Murphy appeared Murphy
ran TO the foot of the pillar and called to the IMAM
to come down.
II can't I've got to save Jack. old man. Can :
Won hear him scream? He's there In the names
tell you' was the answer Murphy got
Realizing what the trouble was Murphy answered.
THAT'S all right. Jacks been saved already
After a little difficulty he persuaded the man
to come down and go to Bellevue Hospital There
he was committed TO the psychopathic ward for
observation as his sanity He persisted IN at
tempting to climb the steam pipes in the ward
saying that there persons in the building to
be saved and after finally getting to sleep
he kept saying:
II must Jack He's there IN the flames
Can't you hear him moan?"
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
SAVES LIFE OF MAN HE SHOT.
Farmer Rushes Wounded Trespssser to
Surgeon in His Carriage.
Try TeIsrrarh to The Tribune. ]

Try Telegraph TO The Tribune
Nerfden Aug 3o-Thomas Crane. of Waterbury.
was she. and seriously injured early to-day by
Harold j I,aWton an old farmer, at the latter
home in an isolated section OF the town oi
Cheshire The shooting done with shotgun'
and Cranes right side filled with shot
lsswton gave first aid to the injured man. fiac-
tn. him in carriage he raced six miles to
Cheshire Center a surgeon there dressed Crane 5
wounds Iawton then boarded trolley car WIN
his victim and they rushed eight miles 10 uie
Waterbury Hospital The surgeons say Crane has
an even chance Cf recovery
Lawton is of many Cheshire Farmers VINO
have been containing lately of trespassers steal
-be;r f-T,it and vegetables. and the agricutur-
lists have threatened take the Law into their own
hands Ilawtcn says that Crane was a haSrahi
offender and that he had warned him OF his place
several occasions. He said he ordered MN
away this morning. catching him stealing fruit'
and when he refused 70 go shot him. No arrest
mas been made
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
THE BOARDER LOST A WIFE.
Husband Four Years Missing Appears, and
Pittsburg Match Falls Through.
[By Telegraph IN The Tribune. ]


Pittsburg Aug. 3O.-Mrs. Margaret Wallace.
OF No. 122 Collins avenue. did not get married
to-day she intended. Instead her husband.
whom she considered dead these four years.
spent the evening at his family fireside. and six
boarders in the house were told to get out. as
Wallace has enough money to keep his wife for
the rest of her life without her having to do
any work. One OF the boarders. whose identify
the Wallaces refuse to dvuge. to have been
the bridegroom. He is much disappointed
man.
Wallace. who was formerly a city fireman.
disappeared four years ago. and two years ago
Mrs Wallace received what she considered posi-
tive confirmation of his death. and finally ac-
cepted the plea of one of the boarders marry
him. When Wallace appeared to-day he said he
had acquired comparative wealth while working
in New York. and had not written, he wished
to come home with money surprise TO his
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
SAYS THEY STOLE HIS TEDDY BEARS
Manufacturer of the Playthings Has Two
Former Employees Arrested.

Samuel Markowitz manufactures Teddy bears.
big and little, at No. 1907 Bathgate avenue. and
until recently employed Rudolph Fischer, of
No 423 St. AIMS avenue. The Bronx, super
intendent of the thirty persons employed making
the rivals of dolls. Now Fischer must defend
himself against a charge of having. with Ernest
London, a former salesman for Markowitz,
stolen 81 900 worth Of the playthings.
Fischer and London were discharged because
the demand for Teddy bears had fallen off.
Markowitz says that early yesterday morning
the two men came to the place In a wagon,
opened the factory door with key they got
from the office boy and loaded the vehicle with
Teddy bears. Then they drove quickly away.
Markowitz had the men traced and arrested.
They pleaded not guilty and were held.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
FINE 4BUSIVE SPEEDER
Patrolmen Threatened by Motorists
MdY Prefer CHARGES.

What practically amounts to a ruling In
speeding promulgated by Magistrate
Harris in the night last night when ne per-
mitted additional charges of reckless driving and
abusive language 10 the policeman who made the
arrest TO be preferred after the speeding charge
had been dealt with
In the first these Magistrate Harris. after
hearing the evidence permitted Sergeant Dobson
of Second Deputy Police Commissioner Bughers s
staff to prefer the additional charge OF reckless
driving against John Donovan. twenty-five years
old of No 10 East nth street. chauffeur for Max
Richter OF No. 627 Broadway. Donovan was arrest
ed late Yesterday afternoon after exciting chase
down Fifth by the automobile containing
the Second Deputy Commissioner. Dobson and Pa
+,oIrnsn Ieitch, who acted chauffeur.
Followed by the police automobile. Donovan raced
down Fifth avenue. in and out OF the pains Vi
carriages and wagons.
At 42d street. where it seemed the racing car
would get away from the pursuer. MT buSher
called To Bicycle Patrolman Sullivan. who was
standing there TO catch that man. pointing u"
Donovan After a chase of two blocks sullivan
ca,,rbt Donovan who went quietly TO the West
9rh street police station. and afterward TO 'he
nigh, court The chauffeur said that he did not
Lnou, that he was exceeding the speed limit OF
that he being followed by busheF. lie was
fined $40 for speeding and $40 for reckless drNlis
pohar, = Whaley twenty five years old. OF NO
so1 West 135th street chauffeur for E. r "oods'
uas arrested by Patrolman Coleman. OF the tral-
a. souad who had timed the machine whicn
yybaav was driving from S6th street 10 slst street
i, Rroadwav~ When arrested. so Coleman stated
,,-roI., was abusive threatening him with all man
nor or punishment IL he Coleman, dared 10 ai''''
him. ,1. oa,-+
- IN. r,aeis,rate fined him $40 for speeding anu
,ro more for abusive and indecent language 10 'i0
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
rwo-ceNT RATE IN VIRGINIA.

Richmond Va. Aug. 3o.-The Corporation Eoi"
tss,o, to-day ordered publication OF the TWO
80. -. ,ay nlac,ng the law in effect October l
., all railroads in Virginia, except the southern
Norfolk & Western. Chesapeake ONO Lou''
,ule & Nashville. Chesapeake-Western' Alian-
tic Coast Line and the Virginia q heh'ucAS i>'
.,, which companies protected by the pend
-, :, junction of the United States Circuit Court
,Tb,. nuts the two cent rate in effect on the
p,cbu,ond Fredericksburg Potomac the "asii-
tDrton southern sthe New York. Phiiadelph'a q
Norfolk the Virginia Southwestern ana 'he oe
,aard A,r Line II also puts into effect graded
rs,.s snec,aed for twenty-five smaller lines named
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
SCHWABFEARSNOPANlC
Talks to Drummers WhOse Guest He
Is at Gomez Island.

Charles NJ. Schwab was the guest of the COM
mercial travellers. who celebrated Drummers
Day at Dreamland, Coney Island last night a
dinner closed the entertainment. and When thdt
came to an end speechma king was begun. Mr.
Schwab made the principal address. his subject
being America, the Land of Opportunities
Other speakers John S. Whaien. Secre-
tary of State of New York; John F. McCooey'
Acting Controller; Eugene NJ. Tracy. c. F. Moore
and 81 W. L. Baldwin. all at one time CONNER
cal travellers. Mr. Schwab said:
II was asked to talk bout America as lana
of opportunity, and 1 going to try to say
something and will briefly explain the oppor-
tunity Of every American Every man makes
his own opportunity. The character OF thls
country affords greater opportunity than IN any
other country. and the man who does thlngs
which the other falls to do. is the man who
will attain success and create opportunities anu
be original
Many people fear that financial panic Is
about to spread this country, but there
can be no financial panic, of greater or less
duration, for many years to come, and then 'he
country will be in such condition that a flnan-
cial panic will never come. We never 90 srihe
in the direction we are looking. 1t is common
for men interested in Wall Street matters 70
give pessimstic interviews 70 newspapers out
every one knows that the people are better in
formed about the actual conditions than the 1e"
men who juggle millions every day
Il don't believe in people talking about wealth.
and success, and how they got their money py
hard work and constant application we al
lool, upon wealth as bringing happiness. yet all
we want is enough to live on. and the mere 1act
of money should not come into consideration
when one is striking TO reach the goal Of lame
We all eat. drink and sleep to sustain ll1e' IL
1 make a little more money 1t doesn't add 10 my
personal happiness. I don't eat any more ana
don't drink any more and l sleep less, but my
wife can spend a little more.
Success should not mean making money. but
it means the successful conception and develop
rnent of some original idea that is the key TO
success
DO something which no other man has ever
done before. Many of you are statesmen. and L
hope you are selling goods for me- Find new
way OF selling goods. Originality forms the
rungs of the ladder to the pnracle of man $
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
FREIGHT CAR POSTERS DOOMED.

In accordance with the recent action of the
American Railway Association and the Master
Car Builders Association. the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company has informed its agents that be-
ginning tomorrow placing Of advertisements on
freight cars of railroad ownership will be prohib-
tied Agents have been instructed TO advise ship
pers making application for this privilege and
in case advertisements applied to cars In the
possession of shippers they must be removed be-
fore the cars are forwarded the lines of the
railroad.
All advertisements found on cars tomorrow must
be removed by the railroad on whose lines the
Advertisements must be removed from
all received from connecting lines and the
latter viii be billed stated charge for their re-
movaI.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
RIG EXPORT WHEAT SALE.
pr;o. Advances Cent on Taking of o,ooo
Bushels.

ua,o. .. ahou, go no bushels OF wheat FOR export
marc made Yesterday on the New YORK froouco
Exchange making that the most active "hea' eN
mort dav of the new crop year
Heretofore this season most OF the wheat soid ior
export has been Manitoba grain out t''e
- ,.as,.rdav included only IT5.ro bushels OF
,a,,,oha aheat the remaining 775.o0 bushels nav
ing been grown In the United States Inc snip
rnents are to be made from New York and from
gulf ports as speedily freight accommodation
can be arranged
-, ,,a proauce Exchange. when the news of the
,aa,v exnort movement came out, near the close
y, the trading wheat advanced about a cent
brizh eI
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
HENRY M. WHITNEY ON THE TARIFF.
Favors Gradual Reduction of Ten Per Cent
Year.
Fitchburg. Mass. Aug. 30.-Henry Nj. Whitney
speaking Wtaalon Park, this city. to-day, dis
cussed the tariff, saying in part:

Fitchburg. Mass. Aug 30.-Henry NJ Whitney.
speaking at Whalon Park this city. to-day. dis
cussed the tariff. saying in part:
The enormous development Of the great agrcult-
ef Of ths and n bY the ~ ae
ley tariff has been the source of our prosperity for
OF agricultural resources and to the abounding
enterprise and energy and skill Of our people. un-
ference is this great prosperity we have witnessed
due. and to this alone
tariff has been an injury instead of benefit. and
wa wi,i continue nun 10 70 oe 50 ] rd sio , bd 6s o ~ ~
think it advisable things are. TO make progress
is now more question OF what IS on the whole
pedent rather than OF what is absolutely right.
determine what the labor cost is of any protected
article. Then thS difference between this cost and
off by REDUCTIONS Of 10 per cent each year Begin
ming with the end of ten years % when under the
TO the whole labor cost by the same experts ascer
elsewhere and adjust the tariff TO this difference by
reductions of 10 per cent each year, that finally
conditions here and elsewhere. That would brin;
the end of twenty years to tariff that would
factory ali parties. Ii good while to
wait but the main thing is agree upon definite
AS for reciprocity. a forward step in the direc-
ton Of securing free and unrestrcted rad between
without delay. The dominant party unwilling;
consider so desirable an enlargement of our
trade relations as this would be- even though great
numbers of Republicans themselves believe that il
could be done without injury TO protected In
The Republican party may be relied upon. there
PEELED 10 by the mandate of the people. And Re
publicans favoting this policy should at least be
giring expression TO their views touching this
ton on OF .sI national nal policy & or.,, ,..,u
to The front In the coming ea;mpaisa s hete
the principle Of states rights. in danger under
prevailing tendencies. OF being overlooked
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
HAMBURGER TESTIMONY TAKEN.

Albany Aug 3o.-Deputy State Controller 2. Z.
Dugan took testimony to-day for several hours on
the application made TO State Controller Glynn bv
Acting Police Commissioner O'Keene of New York
FOR the revocation of the state detective license
issued TO Jacob Or. Hamburger. of New York
Witnesses testified in effort to show that Ham,
burger acted In unprofessional manner. Ham
burger and his witnesses will be Sep
tembe: Il. to which date the hearing was ad-
tnr,rn ned
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
VALE STUDENTS BEGIN WORK.

New Haven Aug so (SpeciaD.-The first depart
ment of Yale University opened far ITS school year
to-day when the students enrolled IN the courses
Of civil engineering under Professor John c. Tracy
began work They called together Il month
before the opening college to take up field
work In preparation their recitation and lecture
room work after the formal opening of college on
September &c. Nearly fifty members of the junior
class are here they Will lay out roads bridges
and baseball grandstands and football stadiums. as
we'll as a few trolley lines and a steam railroad, be
fore the opening of college.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
TRIED TO Ba1BE- GOVERNOR DURBIN
Former Indiana Executive Says $93, 900 Was
Offered Him to Give Up w. A. Taylor.

Chicago. Aug. 30.-A dispatch from Indianap-
oils, says that Winfield T. Durbin, Cover
nor of Indiana from 1901 to 1905. made the
statement last night that soon after his inaug-
uration as Governor attempts were made to
bribe him to turn over William A. Taylor. Ken
tucky's refugee Governor, to the authorities Of
that state for trial the charge Of conspiracy
TO assassinate Governor Goebel-
The sum offered former Governor Durbn ac-
cording to his statement, was $4,000 IN
cash
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
PRICES OF COAL TO ADVANCE.
Car Shortage Held Responsible for fittsburg
Increase of from 10 TO SO Per Cent
TBy Telegraph to The Trihune.I ]

pi,rsh,rg Aug 3o.-PttsbUrg coal dealers re-
reiyed notice to-day Of a wholesale increase IN
the price of coal. go into effect on Sep
+.,,,be- and for which the general car short
age is held responsible. The wholesalers announce
that on September ] the price of anthracite coal
rfll he increased % 80 per cent, according
TO quality, and that the price OF bitunllnous VIII
be increased from 10 TO p per sent
In addition TO this il is announced that unless
-here is some relief the shortage another
advance of similar proportions will go into effect
on October l. According TO the railroad
cor.,anies there is little prospect Of the car Snort
.xe being broken before that time