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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
BARONESS A SPY,
OFF FOR AMERICA
EXiled NobleWoman Plans
to Write a Book on the
Austrian Emperor.

BUDAPEST. Hungary March p
America VIII shortly receive Baroness
Schonberger. the beautiful Hungarian
VINO made herself notorious by spying
on the Emperor Francis Joseph. and
caused the fall OF Minister Of Justice
PolOnyi, as recently related.
She has been expelled from Budapest
by the police, who told her that she
would be expelled from every town in
Hungary IL she attempted TO settle
elsewhere in the kingdom. as she pro-
posed. Under these conditions OF NOV
ing on she decided TO 90 70 the United
Sattes.
She is wealthy woman, although she
never received the large sum promised
her by II. Polonyi for getting certain in
formation about the Emperor. She was
once the owner OF a racing stable and
had good deal Of success on the turf
The baroness promises 70 publish a
book when she gets 20 America which
VIII cause a great sensation in the high
est circles of Austria Hungary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
Need Universal Tongue;
Esperanto Most Likely
Consul Spahr Writes Urging American Man.
ufacturers to Use New Language in
Campaigns for Foreign Trade.

''An over the world trade associations,
tourist clubs. scientific societies, and
other organizations are seeking a uni
yersal language" writes United States
Consul IL. L. Spahr. of Breslau. When
ever an international congress is held,
the need for such a language is recog-
nized and discussed. An International
committee is being formed. which is 10
selecs n universal auxiliary language
subject to the following generally ac-
cepted limitations: 1t must be able TO
serve the needs OF daily life. the de-
mands of trade and commerce. and the
purposes % science. 1t must be easy
for people Of average education to learn.
1t should not be one of the living ma
tional languages. II the committee
adopts a language it is almost certain
to be Esperanto.
Esperanto is a language with few
rules and no exceptions. no irregular
verbs: with a pronunciation. accent, and
spelling, that can be learned in one les
son. and with a small vocabulary. macy
Of whose words learners already know
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03

or can guess; besides it is clear, flexible,
and rather sOnOrous.
American manufacturers and dealers
could make use of this medium in their
campaigns for trade with foreign coun-
tries. Chambers of commerce and trade
ORGANIZATIONS should give IL careful
consideration. Exporters should study
il ana have their managers, clerks, and
travelling statesmen study -. There are
Esperanto groups in the twenty-four
leading German cities and new ones
are forming.
There are in the world about 40
groups, besides sixty trade or scientific
organizations. whose members either are
all Esperantists. or use Esperanto when
when writing to a member in another
country. Fourteen periodicals are print
ed wholly in Esperanto, seventeen part
Is. ard nineteen well-known journals
devote more or less space to Esperanto
articles. In recent times eight interna-
tiOnal business or professional con-
crosses have recommended or adopted
Esperanto as the language TO be used. ."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
PRINCESS IN DEBT
100000 RUBLES

GENEVA. March 2.-The Princess
Oldenburg, of St Petersburg, has ar
rived at Bahle on her way TO the
Riviera, where she will stay until her
affairs are put in order. She owes
100000 rubles 10 the Russian State
Bank and the Northern Bank of Rus
STA, and has instructed her business
manager that she is unable to meet
her liabilities and wishes to be de
clared a bankrupt.
The princess declares the enormous
expenses Of continually attending the
Russian court and her numerous chart
ties are the causes of her bankruptcy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
BOER WAR HERO
I CHARGED AS THIEF
Arrested on Request From
Baltimore Stole Over
coat and Camera.

For the alleged larceny Of an overcoat
and camera in Baltimore, Leon Walters,
forty-one years old. was arrested on
Pennsylvania avenue yesterday by Cen
tral Office Detectives Horne and
Flather. The Baltimore authorities
We're Immediately notified.
Walters is well known to the police,
having been arrested in Washington
several times for petit larceny. He
claims TO have servedf with the British
during the Boer war. and had in MS pos
session a letter showing that a medal
had been given him for bravery. His
father lives In Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
COWBOY 1R0PES IN"
LONDON WITH LASS0

LONDON, March 2.-Since the music
hal1 strike fizzled out there has been a
great rush for American and European
variety artists 10 London
One Of the real hits has been scored
by Jack Joyce. cowboy lassO per-
former whose father had a ranch ip
Dakota. and who appears at the Palace
Theater OF Varieties The weird cow
boy howl which he sends up rouses the
udieEce to great enthusiasm when ne
makes a clever throw over a pony or a
man with his lasso.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
POKER AND DOMIN0ES
USURP RULE OF BRIDGE

LONDON. March 1.-The society bridge
craze. which has reigned for quite a
number OF years among fashionable
English people. has now two dangerous
rivals-poker and dominoes.
Although bridge Is still very popular.
many people have abandoned the more
scientific game for the hazard Of poker.
and the childish JOY of dOminOes.
DOminOes were played a good deal at
the New Year house party at Chats
worth the Duke Of DevOnshire's pala-
tial country house. where the King and
Queen were guests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
RELIEF CORPS AND G. A. r.
HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION

There viii be a joint public installa-
ton Of the officers OF the Department OF
the Potomac oe the G. A. r. and Wom-
ans Relief Corps on Monday evening
at go o'clock. at G. \. r. Hall. to
which the public Is invited In addi-
ton TO the elaborate ceremonies Of in
stallatiOn as prescribed by the ritual OF
the orders. an exceptionally entertain
ing program will be presented One OF
the features Will be the flag work and
other patriotic exercises. in addition 10
musical numbers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
RUMOR IS UNCONFIRMEO
OF AMERICANS KILLED

Jacob Sleeper, the American charge
at Caracas. Venezuela. reports to the
state Department that in his efforts
to confirm reports I'm which ii is said
three white Americans were shot and
killed with General Paroles. the revO-
lutionary leader, has received a mes
sage from the foreign minister I'm which
he states that the Venezuelan govern
ment has not received any information
which would give even a foundation for
this rumOT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-03
CHINA ISSUED BANK NOTES
FULLY $500 YEARS AGO

The oldest banknotes N the world are
the flying money" or convenient
money. first issued in China in 1891 p. G.
One writer tells that the ancient Chinese
banknotes were in many respects sim
liar to those Of the present day. bearing
the name OF the note, the signature OF
the official who issued IT, and its value.
in both figures and words. On the top
of these curious notes was the following
philosophical Injunction: Produce all
you can; spend with economy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28
DIABETES,
A Disease of the Kidneys that Gives the Patient More Suf- fering and Misery than any Other Kidney AiIment,
"I have all appetite!"

"l have all appetlte!'
 Cant get enough to eat or drink it seems, but what eat does not nourish me. I suppose I'll finish this meal feel ing as hungry as when I sat down. Be- sides, I drink water by the quart and yet I'm always thirsty. I've nasty s1imy constant thirst that water does not sat isfy"
 "With all you eat you are not gaining ill weight"
 "No; Pm losing flesh every day. More than that, Pm losing strength, and am troubled with breaking out of boils or carbuncles. My nights rest is disturbed by constant calls to urinate. Altogether, I am the most miserable of men.''
 You have Diabetes.
 Your trouble is due to diseased con- dition of the liver, which has extended to the kidneys. These organs have broken down under the strain and your only hope of cure is quick and careful treatment with a remedy which is known to be effective in such diseases. You cannot afford to experiment with reme- dies of questionable merit. Your life de- pends on the success of the medicine.
 Prickly Ash Bitters is remedy with a long record of cures behind it. Severe cases of diabetes yield quickly to it's powerful restorative influence. It con. tains all the necessary properties for the cure of kidney diseases and also exerts a cleansing and regulating effect in the liver and bowels.
 It subdues the inflammation in the kidneys which is always present in dia betes, stops wasting of the kidney tissue cools the blood, allays the constant un- quenchable thirst, satisfies the gnawing hunger in the stomach and produces a sense of ease and nourishment through out the body.
 Thomas Threadgil1, Stoneburg, Tex, says: q suffered for twelve years; I was about half sick all the time and couldn't dofa days work without great distress. My food disagreed with me most of the time. 1fouldnt sleep well and was constipated, weak And nkrvous. Doctors didn't seem to know what kile( me and received no benefit from any of the was urged to try Prickly Ash Bitters. b4 fn to improve with the first bottle and am now strong and hearty, and haven't had bad spell since. I feel that I can never thank you enough for the great good Prickly Ash Btters has done me and I never miss an opportunity to speak of its wonderful work where it will do the most good, both to you and others who may be afflicted as was.''
 Get the genuine having figure "3'
 ill red on front label.
 Sold by druggists. Price $1.00.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28

The following year he walked on the Hudson river 16S mics, in five days, starting from Gary Bakers bath house ill New York.
 His present journey is by far the longest water tramp that he has ever attempted. Whether or not he reaches his destination within the given time depends largely upon the weather conditions. He is hopeful, though not overconfident While he is confident of his power of endur- anee and his speed in weather that is anything like Favorable, he is aware of the fact that particularly unfavorable weather would prove his undoing
 During the first few days of his tourney the weather was practically unfavorable, causing him to lose twelve hours from his sch hedule time, which must be made up at time when the wind is in his favor. He was hindered considerably by two days incessant rain, and for two days the wind was against him. In going against the wind he loses time, and when the wind is at his back he gains nothing, for he says that the wind has tendency to turn his shoes around. and it re- quires a constant effort, more 1rk- some than walking to keep them pointed in the right direction. The wind most favorable to the wave valker is light, gentle breeze at his back. He says that if the wind is not strong enough to affect his shoes he gets the benefit of it in increased velocity, down the stream, and in this way, with a current of seven miles an hour, he sometimes makes ten miles an hour with little eXertion.
 In no case, Prof. Oldrieve says, does he keep up with the light drift in the river, but under favorable conditions he keeps up pretty we'll with large logs and other heavy drift. When the wind is against him, however, the heavy drift passes him on the water at twice the rate of speed that he can possibly travel.
 Must Make Three Miles an Hour.
 In order to win the wager, Prof. Oldrieve must make on his present journey an average of nearly thirty eight miles day, or little better than three miles an hour, provided that he gets in twelve hours a day. In still water, without any effort from the wind, Prof. Oldrieve says his average speed is two miles an hour, but going down stream, he can improve on this, though not to the extent of the velocity of the cur rent, for the wind is nearly always more or less against him and very seldom of any benefit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28

At every town or city along the flver the wave-walking party is be- Ing greeted by crowds, which in- crease from day to day, as interest Ill the feat is awakened. Shrieks rom steamboat whistles announce thelr coming and the people, es- Declally in the smaller towns. turn out en masse to see the wave-walker in his novel feat. Tn smaller towns schools have been adjourned, factories shut down, and business practically suspended, while the en- tire population assembled on the river bank to watch the passing of the Wave-Walker.
 There is hardly an hour. Prof. Oldrieve says, that there are not from three to a dozen skiffs along with his party and he says that it would be impossible for him to fake even if he desired to do so. Mr. Williams, the representative of Al fred Woods. the Boston sporting man, who is betting against the feat, keeps close in the wake of the wave-walllor, and any attempt on the part of the latter to deceive would be promptly reported, in which event he would lose the wager.
 If I win said Prof. Oldrieve. "I will win on the square, But successful he thoughtfully shook his head, and said: .'I am going to do my level best, but I can't control the winds
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28

rieve's trip came near ending serious ly for himself and party. While go- ing over the falls of the Ohio, near New Albany, Oldrieve, walking, and Mrs. Oldrieve, in her skiff, and the launch were all carried by the swift current over the falls. The members of the party escaped injury from this mishap, but the launch was damaged to such an extent that it had to be repaired before it could proceed and delay of twenty-fOur hours was caused Every member of the party is thoroughly accustomd to the water and the thrilling experience of being carried over the rapids by the current, which would have struck terror to the heart of a novice, was regarded by them as an incident hardly worthy of mention, although Prof. Oldrieve ad- mitted that it was a somewhat thrill ing experience, as, at terrific rate of speed, he bumped over the rocks of the falls. Mrs. Oldrieve, who careful ly guided her skiff through the chan nel declared that she enjoyed the ex citement, although she confessed that she felt some uneasiness for the safe ty of the men in the gasoline launch. The members of the life-saving crew on the falls thought that Oldrieve and party went over the rapids of their own accord. At the stage of water the steamboats go over the falls instead of using the canal and the life-savers did not think the party was in dan ger Prof. Oldrieve said that he did not signal the life-savers because he knew his wife was better oarsWo- man than any of the men at the sta tion and he never doubted her ability to save him in case he should lose his balance and fall into the water.
 This His Last Risk.
 q am done with these foolhardy ad- ventures" said Prof. Oldrleve. .'There's nothing in it, and l want to live as long as l can.
 Pointing to a scar on his nose, he said he carried the mark as a remlnd- CT of a trip over the Lawrence Rapids on the Merrimac river, in which he met with a mishap and sustained, in addition to broken nose, two frac- tured ribs and other injuries that kept him in a hopsital for two months. He added that he would not again go over the falls of the Ohio, but would re- sume his journey from the point at the foot of the rapids where he left off.
 It was in the winter of 1887 that Prof Oldrieve commenced the feat Of wave walking. In that year he ae~ complished the then astounding feal of walking on the water from Revere Beach, at Boston, across the pay te Nahant, a distance of four miles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch of your clothing. Doah's Ointment cures the most obstinafe cases. Why suffer. All druggists sell it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28
FOR RE.jT.

 11O3 w. 9th Ave. five rooms, bath and electric lights. FOOT w. 5th Ave. four room dwelling.
 515 Hickory St. seven-room dwelling.
 517 Hickory St, t!..rre-roora dwelling
 ColOreh 1006 E. 10th Ave, three-rpLm dwelling.
 641 Georgia St, threo-room dwelling.
 HI Spruce St., two-room dxcll- ing.
 416 Missouri St., thrce-room dwelling.
 For Sale. Three dwellings, East 9th Ave-, on paved street. Have several n;ae lots left in the Pine Bluff Land Go Addition; bargain if sold at once Have party desiring to buy prop erty in western part of city. Loans made on all kinds of se- curity.
 CHAS. HANCOCK Real Estate, Loans and Insurance,
 Office113 Pine St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28

My child was burned terribly about the face, neck and chest. I ap- piled Dr. Thomas Ecleetric Oil. The pain ceased and the child sank into a restful sleep.'-Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-28

For sale. two small second hand coal stoves. Will sell cheap. Apply at the Graphic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
COUNCIL MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Town Council was held on
Monday evening, all the members
present except c. w. Runyon.
Jacob Stiner, Fire Chief, made
his report for the past year, among
other things reporting the present
fire alarm system as worthless.
There are $50 men in the depart
ment, and $3.50 feet of hose, and
other equipments.
December 18th was fixed for a
meeting to consider the fire alarm
question. A number of bills were
passed and ordered paid.
The following was the report of
Town Treasurer D. w. Campbell:
To balance on hand November II,
1907, S9,983.7G; to amount receiv-
ed from w, V. Robbins, duplicate
1905, $500; to amount received
from w. V. Robbins, duplicate
1906, sara; to amount received
from w. V. Robbins, duplicate
1907, SIo75; to amount received
state tax, 81; total, $Io,eI2.44.
BY amount paid on coupons,
S52.25; by amount paid on orders,
S5,S2I.S6; to balance on hand, $4,-
32S. SIS; total, $40, ,,r2.44.
Amount due from Miles Betz
I9oI-2, SI,974.I4: amount due
from w. V. Robbins, 1905, $26S. SO;
amount due from w. V. Robbins,
1906, $4,000. 50; amount due from
w. V. Robbins, 1907, $s,Ise.5e.
The matter of Strengthening Light
Street road at the Town Hall was
again before Council, in the shape
of the report of committee ap-
pointed some weeks ago, reporting
in favor of the proposition. Viii
liam Hutton was present and claim
ed that land would be damaged
$500 by Strengthening the road.
The Council cleared the room and
went in private session to consider
the matter, and it was ordered, the
solicitor be authorized to prepare
an ordinance for the purpose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
s. W. DICKSON RESIGNED.

Sterling w. Dickson Esq. of
Berwick, who has held the position
of paymaster of the American Car
& Foundry Co. for some years, has
resigned to take effect on February
Ist. He first entered the service of
the Jackson & Woodin Manu-
featuring Company thirty-seven
years ago, when he was but twelve
years, and has served continuously
ever since, until he reached the
responsible position of paymaster,
which he has held for twenty-eight
years. He is an active worker in
the church and the Y. M. c. A.
and it is said that he will devote
much of his time to christian work.
Last year he visited Egypt and
the Holy Land, and since his re-
turn has delivered many very inter
esting addresses on what he saw
and heard.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
BURGLARS.

Six houses were entered on Tues
day night by burglars. At Mrs.
R. R. Little's they took a gold
watch and six dollars.
The other houses entered were
w. J. Correll, on Market street,
and Frank Ikeler, w. H. Beg
linger, w. L. Demaree and H. r.
Williams, Fifth street and an at
tempt was made to enter the resi-
dence of Mrs. Reber on Fifth street
by cutting out the Stats in the
shutter.
Money was taken at several
places, amounting altogether to
about S25. The entrance was made
mostly through rear windows, and
it was no doubt the same parties at
each place. Though silverware
and clothing were in plain sight
none of these were taken.
Two were seen by Mrs. Correll
and when she coughed they ran
out. Her son George came up
town and saw night watchman
Hover, and after good deal of
red tape two suspects were arrested
who gave their names as Martin
Mellan of Scranton, and James
Ryan Of New York. They were
given a hearing before Justice
Weiss. Mrs. w. J. Correll testi-
fed that she saw the face of one
quite clearly from the flash of a
dark lantern, and was quite posi-
tive that she recognized one of the
men. Wilson Broadt said the men
were at the c. & M. power house
until about IL o'clock. They claim
ed in their defense that they came
from Berwick to look for work,
and were on their way to Milton.
They were held for court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
JOHN w. LEWIS.

The many friends of John w.
Lewis were shocked Monday morn
ing by the news that he had died
OH Sunday night at ten o'clock at
the Jefferson Hospital, Philadel-
phia.
He had been suffering for some
time with stomach trouble, and
about three weeks ago he went to
Philadelphia to undergo an opera
tion, and it was apparently sue
cess, as he was reported to be able
to sit up. His wife was with him
at the time of his death. The re-
mains were brought home on Tues
day.
Mr.. Lewis was "a years of age
and was born in Catawissa where
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Archer
Lewis reside. He was educated in
the Catawissa public schools and
later was employed on the Reading
as telegraph operator. Transferred
to Bloomsbury, he became operator
and assistant station agent of the
Reading here. He was employed
in that position for several years
and in December, 1903, he accepted
a position as bookkeeper in the First
National Bank, position he filled
until he left for Philadelphia.
He was an active worker in the
Baptist church, and in secret organ
izations, being a Knight of the
Golden Eagle, and Mason. He
was town treasurer for several years.
The funeral was held this after
noon at O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Smith,
pastor of the Baptist church, otfici-
ating. The Masonic burial cere.
mony was used at the grave by
Washington Lodge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
HIGH WATER.

The rain of Monday started the
river and creek rising in the after
noon, and they continued to rise
during the night. The trolley track
was covered at one place SO that the
Catawissa car could not run, and
wagon travel was stopped at the
double bridge, as the water was
over the road at the Hemlock
bridge.
Up the creek considerable dam
age was done. A large quantity of
lumber was carried away, and a
number of bridges of the Pennsyl-
vania Lumber Company were de-
stroyed. 1t is said the creek was
higher than it has been in years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
SLOT MACHINES MUST GO.

On Monday morning Judge Evans
complirented District Attorney
Small on his good work in ridding
West Berwick of some of the slot
machines run by foreigners. He
also said that some of these ma
chimes were operated in different
parts of the county by Americans,
and these ought to share the same
fate. Mr.. Small says that he will
have a warrant issued for any per-
son operating such machines upon
sufficient Information, and the
machines will be con6scated. The
machines captured in West Ber-
wick have been burned by the
Sheriff on an order of the court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
A BOLD THIEF.

A strange man snatched ten
dollar bill from Frank Welllver on
Saturday evening and ran away
with it. Welliver lives near the
Shaffer bridge, and had taken the
bill from his vest pocket and was
about to put it in his purse when
two men passed. One snatched the
bill and handed it to the other, then
both ran in different directions.
Chief Baum was notified but the
men had disappeared.