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The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-21
Trucking in Florida.

An item i'll the Ocala Star tells us
OF man near there who has this
season cleared $500 off of fifteen
acres in beans and another who
cleared $1,000 off of twenty acres in
tomatoes; another is shipping water
melons and getting $I75 per car on
the track. News like this can't be
circulated too widely, for even in our
state there are many people who are
yet strangers to the great work that
has already been accomplished in de-
veloping Florida as trucking state
and they still think Of it as a land
Of corn and cotton and turpentine
boxes and saWmills, and not much
else.-Llve Oak Democrat.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-21

on with his feet braced back and hold
ing tightly to the reins.
The horse and wagon were not in
jured, and the dog, save for loss of
some hair and skin in several patches,
was none the worse for his expert
ence. Republican Standard.
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-21

An Orange county farmer shipped
car Of watermelons the other day
and raked in 5000. This, too, after he
had sold several hundred dollars
worth here in Orlando. His small
patch Of melons will clear him more
money than the average workingman
in the North makes in one year-Re-
Star
The Florida agriculturist., 1907-08-21

to be distributed Sept. 1,
1907. To the person send
ing in the correct or nearest
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
ROB GIRL OF HAIR
ON THE SIDEWALK
Plat Clipped as Pupil Was
on the Way to
School.

NEW YORK, March 81 used to
have the longest hair of any girl in the
class, but now I.have the shortest was
tine lament of Martha EeimlinE- the
fourtcrn-ycar-cld daughter OF OTTO
Keimling. clerk of the municipal court
While Miss Keim!ng was on Hcr way 10
school she suddenly discovered that
fully eighteen inches Of her long black
braid had been clipped off IL some mys-
terious manner.
Martina KcimlinE attends the Wash
ington Irving high school At the
Eiehty-sixth street station she got out
and walked down Broadway TO Eighty
second street. If 81 hadn't been for
the German test 1 was TO have that
morning" said Miss Keimling, Il never
would nave lost nv hair. 1t wss jusr
a little after o'clock and the doors
hadn't opened yet, so / walked mp ana
down Broadway studying my German
I had been walking for ten minutes -or
so. when the wind blew my hair in my
face. My hair seldom blows IN nay face
for wear il in a braid tucked under my
fur colldrette. so 1 pulled il aronnd 10
sec what had happened. I thought l
had lost my ribbon. hut l found il Il
great deal worse than that"
She found the braid cut just below
where the collarettc held it close
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
CARDINAL DEL VAL
IN DEADLY PERIL

ROME. March 9-The Vatican is
troubled about the dangerous condition
of the apartments inhabited by the Car
dinaI secretary Of state. Merry del Val.
Here are the facts.
When Plus Y was elected Pope he Sc
lcCtcd for his apartments those which
had formerly been occupied by the late
Popes secretary, Cardinal RampoIIa,
and Cardinal del Val had to be content
with a small suite OF rooms hastily pre-
pared for him on the first floor.
Recently a prelate who is also a friend
Of the Cardinal. gave 10000 francs to
the Holy See on the condition that the
money should be used for the purpose
of housing his friend in a manner
worthy Of his dignity. It was decided
that the money should be spent in reno
waiting the apartments Of the late Car
dinal Antonelli, famous for the mag
nificent fetes which were formerly given
there.
1t was then discovered that the mas
SiVe ceiling of the corridor outside these
rooms, and which is heavily decorated
with gold. was in imminent danger of
falling Cardinal Merry del Val there
fore, who has TO traverse this corridor
several times a day. is. w.thOut know
ing il. hourly in danger of his life.
The wOrkmen are busily repairing this
ceiling rs fast as they can.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
PAPER ON cost KEEPING"
FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION

Norman T. Webster, jr., IL. NJ. c..
P A. accountant of the Reclamation
Service. will read a paper on Cost
Keeping" in the lecture hall Of the
Public Libray at & O'Clock tomorrow
evening This subpect is one of gen
eral interest. and especially since the
submission by the Keep Commission of
the report on this subject prepared hv
an assistant committee, Of which Mr..
Webster was chairman. The address is
one Of a series provided by the recently
organized Association Of American Gov
eminent Accountants. nuJ all persons
are invited 10 be present Informal dis
cuSsion Of the subject Will follow the
reading of the paper
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
BOY IS PUNISHED
FOR LESE NAJESTE

BERLIN, March 9.-Because Herr
Hoffmann. a noted socialist leader and
member of the city council, kept his son
from school at the recent celebration Of
the Kaiser's birthday. the minister Of
education has. after long deliberation,
ordered the boy expelled from the gym
nasium. or municipal high school.
Young Hoffman, was permitted to be
absent from religious instruction be-
cause his father held certain opinions.
and when the principal asked him why
he did not attend school for the Cele-
bration of the Naiser's birthday. which
opens with prayer. ne gave as an excuse
his fathers command against his at
tending any religious ceremony.
The education authorities ordered
young Hoffmann's expulsion from the
gymnasium when the report on his case
reached them, regarding it as almost
tantamouut to lese majestic, since the
celebration IS no religious ceremony, but
a patriotic demonstration.
The city council, of which Herr
Hoffmann is "A member, is powerless TO
interfere, because. although the school
is maintained by the city it is under
the control of the royal educational au-
thoritics. The affair has caused quite
a political sensation in Berlin. as it has
provided another bone Of contention be-
tween the kaiser's government and the
socialists
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
MAKES MORE RIGID
BOAT INSPECTIONS
Transfer Of Large Number
Of Assistants Now
in Service.

In directing the transfer Of a large
number OF subordinate inspectors. Sup
ervIsor Inspector UhIer. Of the steam
boat inspection service, Sc=-erdey took
the first step toward what the depart
inert announces is merely q reassign-
meut. but what is lu other quarters
understood 70 mean an ultimate re-
organization.
This shifting policy, which has been
inaUCIrated by the new Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor. will continue until
practically all of the assistant in
spectors have been moved. Although il
Is announced that there are no removals
contemplated, it is said that the length
of service of the men iu their new posts
VIII depend upon the results accom-
pIishcd
u is denied that there have been any
charges of gross inenicieacy or irresu-
lHrites, but accidents such as the
SIocum horror have impressed upon the
department the necessity for q more
riEld inspection OF steamboats,. II was
Tor this reason that a short time ago. q
reinspcctior Of all steamboats, and fer
ries was ordered. II has also been
erected that three additional inspections
be made during the year. These VII
apply IT. the main 20 excursion boats
The reason no inspectors We're trans
ferred Is because the present law viii
not permit their shifting. The depart
menr however. has full control over
the assistant inspectors.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
NEW AEROPLANE
LIKE DRAGON FLY

PARIS. March 9-The now aeroplaue
built by Santos-DumOnt 10 bid for the
Sl0C9J Deutsche prize is modelled on the
dragon 1Iy. instead of the duck. like
No. Il bis. which Won the prize last
November. The new machine has a
long steering tail I'm the rear Of the TWO
wings. which have partitions OF thin
mahogany, canvas being dispensed with
in the construction
The motor is ~ 50-hOrsepower An
toiuette. but VI. SdntOs-DumOnt thinks
Of replacing this with a I00-horsepGwer,
experts having declared that a speed OF
forty-three miles an hour viii be need
ed. The aerouaUt VIII sit in a saddle
Ike arrangement between the twO
wings.
The new aeropiane measures forty
feet across and the wing cells are tv-o
feet wide
The $1,000 prize which SantOs-DumOCt
will compete for is offered by NM Arch
deacon and Deutsche FOR a flight Of
.9e4 yards out and the distance home.
The inventor is sanEUine. after his long
experience with airships. Of winning
the prize with his dragon fly aerOplane.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
MRS. FISKE TO MEET
CITY HUMANE SOCIETY

Members Of The Washington Humane
Society heid a meeting today for the
purpose Of considering proposition
laid before the society by Mrs. Minnie
Maddern Fiske. looking toward the bet
ter care OF cattle during interstate
transportation.
Mrs. FisEe, who is this week filing
a theatrical engagement in Philadelphia.
will come TO Washington tomorrow. and
will r1eet members OF the society ard
others interested in this question at 1
O'Clock in the afternoon in the Arling-
ton.
During her travels through the coun-
try. particularly in the West. Mrs
Fiske states that she has noticed con-
tinuOus abuse OF cattle particularly
while they are being transported. and
it is her purpose, If sufficient support
can be obtained. TO Cooperate with the
Humane Society IN effecting an orgaai-
zation which may be able to assist Sec
retary Wilson, of the Department of
Agric JltUre IN bringing about a corrac-
ton Of the evil.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
FIRST CLEANING
IN FIFTY YEARS

LONDON, March 9.-American yisi-
tors 20 London this year Will be disap-
pointed of a sight OF one Of their chief
attractions-the great reading room of
the British Museum, with its maguif-
cent dome, which rivals that OF she
Pantheon
E'or period which covers The whole
tourist season OF 1897 The reading room
viii be closed Tor the first thorough
cleansing Z. has ever had. The reading
room was opened i'm 1857. and there is
nifty years accumulation of London
dust of the finest and richest quality
20 be removed This Will nccessitate
the closing % the reading room Tor
six srOnthS. the period Of closure com
mCnCmC I'm May.
At present the expansive dome interior
wears a dirty brown aspect. but under
Meath there Is said 10 be a beautifully
preserved decoration OF light colors and
gliding.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
PREACHER TRIES
NOVEL DIVORCE
Separation Tried Before Tie
IS Absolutely
Broken.

BOSTON, Mass, March enquiries
that pour into the newspaper offices
here prove that there is widespread in
terest in the case of the Rev. Charles
II. PUffcr. d distinguished Univers1list
minister OF Salem. and Mrs. Eleanor NJ
Puffer, his wife, who have agreed to
live apart for a period Of three full
years, at the termination Of which trial
divorce they win proceed to the State
courts and have their amicable separa-
ton made Iegal-providing they do not
change their minds.
This unique experiment of Mr. Puffer
and his wife is said To be the most
novel attempt TO solve the problem Of
connubial infeliCity ever tried in New
England.
To make the experiment binding. the
minister and his wife have consulted
two distinguished local attorneys and
have both voluntarily affixed their sig
natures to az agreement which as in
the case Of a lease or any similar con-
tracing document. stiDulates three fun
years as the duration Of the compact.
Mr.. and Mrs. Puffer mutually unite in
affirming that they will live apart dur
ing the time specified; that a divorce
shall not be sought until the end of
that time, and that neither snail say a
mean or unkind thing about the other
On Mr.. Buffers part he aVowS that
he VIII pay S15 for each month that
passes TO his wife. and in case a divorce
is finally granted he stipulates that
Mrs. Puffer shall have 5000 in clean
cash as quit-claim.
Mr.. Puffer still regularly discourses
upon theology TO the fashionable gath
friugs at his church each Sunday. and
holds a reputation enviable and above
reDrOach i'm Salem
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
MAY NAME REYNOLDS
AS LABOR INQUISITOR

The President is taking a deep inter
est I'm the child Ia5o- question and has
had a number of conferences with Secre-
tary Straus relative 20 the ir.vestiGat tion
into the employment of child and women
laborers, which was authorized by the
last Congress and IN appropriation OF
$4,000 made therefor
II IS understood to be the Presidents
desire TO have the work in the direct
charge Of James b. Reynolds. who as
founded the country with his revelations
OF conditions In leading packing houses.
Il IS believed his inquiry viii reveal
many shocking abuses. and lt is hoped
IN high official circles that such a pub
lie sentiment may be aroused as will
force Congress TO IegisIate for their
ameliOratiOn.
There is a hint -hat leading mining
and cotton mill operators viii use their
influence TO prevent the selection . Rev
pOlds.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
SELECT
DAN HANNA'S NEXT
Hotel Clerks Divorced
Wife Daisy GOrdOn's
Successor?

CLEVELAND, Ohio. March 9.-Gossip
concerning Dan Hanna's future domes-
tic life has been rife ever since his sec
ond wife, Daisy Gordon Hanna. filed suit
for divorce. 1t is rumored among his
friends that ne viii wed Marie Stewart
divorced wife of Frank $ Kelly, room
clerk Of the Waldorf. New York, and
former clerk Of the HOnenden Hotel
here.
Up TO within a few days ago she lived
at the Royal apartments, in Genesee
avenue. with her seven-year-old daugh-
ter. but since Dan Hanna was sued for
divorce she and her child have disap-
peared. 1t is impossible to interview
Hanna on the subject. He has stouty
refused to discuss his wifes suit for
divorce.
The rumOr connecting his name with
that of Mrs. Stewart recalls the stories
current when his first wife began suit
for separation. Then it was said that
he would wed Daisy Gordon. his pres
ent wife, but he emphatically denied the
report.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
PLAN SURPRISE
FOR MRS. EDDY
TOmlinSOn in Boston on
Secret Mission of I'M
pOrtance-

BOSTON, March 9.-The unexpected
news that the Rev. Irving c. Tomlin-
son, Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy's conf
Dental adviser. and president OF the
Christian Science Church organization,
had left Concord, n. H., for Boston to-
day on a secret mission of Importance.
caused great excitement among the at
torneys for the petitioners for a re-
ceivership of Mrs. Eddys estate.
It is presumed Mr. Tomlinsou comes
TO Boston to consult with Alfred Far
low. head Of the publicity bureau OF
the church, and Attorney Samuel J.
Elder. who represents the defendants
here.
At the Parker House ex-senator
Chandler senior counsel for the peti-
TONERS; Attorney Francis w. Peabody.
of this city; Attorney John W. Kelly.
Of Portsmouth: and Attorney Dewitt G
Howe, of Concord. held another confer
encc.
Startling developments will occur
soon-I cannot say just when" said
Peabody. THE papers have as yet not
been served on the Boston defendants,
but soon will be. I can assure you
something will happen that will not only
surprise Mrs Eddy's advisers, but the
public at large"
Calvin Frye. Lewis Strang. Herman
Herring. and Irving Tomlinson were
served with official notice today at Con-
cord, y. II. The papers for the Boston
defendants were sent TO Boston today. f
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
ST. CYPRIANs NEW PARISH HALL.

feet 20 an alley The front viii be con-
structed of Port Deposit granite with
limestone trimmings, 20 match the
beautiful church and parsonage on the
adjoining lots. The design which is Of
the RomauesQue order. is strictly in
keeping with the main edLfice. which has
been considered as among the finest
specimens of church architecture IN the
city, being noted for it's stately Erac"
and soHdity OF design. so typical OF the
substantial congregation that attends IT,
The parish hall will DE- two stories IN
height. fitted up for club and sunday
school purposes, and Will have all the
convenIences that are needed 10 carry
on the work OF these two necessary ana
valuable adjuncts 10 the prosperity ana
welfare Of the church. The interior
The Washington times., 1907-03-10

Gnishings will he in hard wood and.
while the beauty of the exterior of the
HALL Uil be cause for much admira-
ton. the interior viii find favor for
the taste displayed i'm its arrangement,
and the beauty and harmony OF its sew
eral artistic features
The contract FOR construction has
been awarded 20 Charles J. Cassidy
Company. builders. which is an assur-
auce OF the satisfactory completion of
the work. The estimated cost is abou,
S20. .11J
The Rev. j. r. Matthews Is the pas
tor in charge OF 81, Cypriau's Church,
and the lively interest he eyjnces in the
success and welfare of his congregation
both in their spiritual and material hap
pincss. is ably seconded by the active
adherence OF his devoted flock.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
CONCERT OF MARINE BAND
AT BARRACKS IN AFTERNOON

The Marine Band orchestra, under the
leadership Of Lieut.. William NJ Santel-
man. Will give a concert this afternoon
at the Marine Barracks.
The program follows: March. with
Sword and Lance" Stcrkc; overture,
''WilliIm Tell Rossini: suite All
saciennes." Massinet. (a) Dimanche
AIatin, Allegro moderate, 90 Au Cabaret.
Allegro, Co Sous les Tilleuls, Adagio
sostenuto; obligatos for violin cello
and clarinet, Id. Dimanche Soir, Ale
gro moderate; waltz. THE Debutante,' -
Santelmann; Prelude. "Lohengrin. -
Wagner; Grand Fantasia. "HaenseI and
Gretel," HdmperdInk; Hungarian dance,
''Eo. s. Keller Bela.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
FRISC0'S BOSS IN PRISON,
EXPECTS FREEDOM MONDAY

SAN FRANCISCO. March 9.-Abe
Ruef, in Jail for forfciting bonds Of
100000 in the case charging him with
extortion Of money from French res
taurant Keepers in this city. maintains
an air of confidence. and SAYS he will
be free next week lie even predicts
that Judge Dunn will be declared in
contempt Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
All this morning Ruef was held in
communicate in a hotel, but this after
noon his friends We're allowed to call
upon him.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
NEGRO MURDERER
RETURNS MONDAY
Papers Had to Be Sent to
Pennypacker in Phila-
delphia. g..
wAsHINGroN r1llEs -.

Chief o. Police Goods. Of this city, this
evening had a talk over the long dis
tance telephone with the chief Of police
o. Harrisburg. Pa. He learned from the
chief OF Harrisburg that Policemen Rob
erts and Ferguson had arrived I'm that
city. but had been IS yet unable 10 pre-
sent the rcquisidon papers for William
johnson. coIcred 10 Governor Penny
packer. the governor being out OF the
city. in Philadelphia, and the papers
having had u be mailed To him Il IS
not thought that The policemen, with
Johnson. will return TO this city before
MOudaE
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
Pastor Bulla's Busy Day.

The Rev. Charles d. Bulia. the pastor.
VIII occupy the pulp.C at the Methodist
Episcopal Church South tomorrow.
morning and evening. In the morning
his subject viii be Warning and Invi-
tatiOn." and I'm the e-ening The Great
Confession Tomorrow, at 2-20 o'clock
the Baptist Young Peoples Union o.
the First Baptist Church will hold a
meeting in the lecture room Of that
church An address will be delivered by
the Rev. G. d BUlla.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
CHARGED
AGAINST A M0T0RMAN

Detectives Carl FlatLer and Ed.
Home arrested last night William ".
Daffcrn. motorman of the Capital Trac-
tion Company, charged with the embez-
element Of $50. the property of Mrs. Mary
Scott, Cf 4l3 New Jersey avenue north
west. Danern is alleged to have en-
hezzlcd the money while acting as sales
man for Mrs. Scott some mcntns ago,
since which time he has secured em-
pIoyment with the traction company.
Daffcrn lives at 9l6 Ninth street south
east. and is thirty tWO years old.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
DETECTIVE FLATHER
HOME WITH PRISONER

ThiIadelphia last night with Charles
Wright. white, aged twcnty-tbret years,
charged with the theft OF 8 pin from
George II. Irwin. O. the Mt. Vernon
Hotel last month. The pin was recovered
here shortly after the robbery Wright
disclairns any knowledge of the pin.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
Increase @. W. u. Fund
100000 Before April
Executive Committee Increased and Plan Ap-
proved to Have Subscription Solicitors Ap-
prOaCh Only Men in Their Own CaIIinqs.

Ways and means Of raising $4,000 more
before The end Of March were discussed
at an enthusiastic meeting Of the citi-
zens' committee Of the George Washing
ton University fund in West Han. yes
tcrday afternoon. Mr. Justice Thomas
Anderson. chairman. presided and Wal
DO c. Hibbs, secretary 10 Commissioner
Macfarland acted AS secretary OF the
committee.
a number OF contributions We're in
formally announced. Several members
said that many large contributions had
been promised. Formal announcement
of the amounts contributed and the
names Of the contributors are 70 De
made al the joint meeting In the shore
ham on Monday night
Commissioner Macfariand called at
tentiOn 10 the fact that it behoOved the
citizens committee 10 get that other
100000 before the last OF this month
Various motions and suggestions We're
made regarding the best method Of rails
Ing a similar sum 20 shat contributed on
the first night
Enlarge Executive Committee
After q spirited discussion ny several
members COMMISSIONS MacGarlaEd. ST.
lon Wolf, Dr. Carroll. and Judge An
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
CURZON IN LEAD
FOR CHANCELLOR
Powerful Influences al
Work in His Behalf
at Oxford.

LONDON. March 9-There viii soon
Le a most interesting contest for the
chancellorship Of oxford University be-
tween Lord Roseberv and Lore CUrzoU.
Both have powerful Influences beam
their nominations '-Lris, Church ana
Ealliol Will both strongly support their
respective sons. bI-. among neurrsIs.
the clerical conservative vote will al
most certainly carry LviG -Irzgn 10 vic
tory
The Washington times., 1907-03-10

dersou agreed on a motion Which was
formally made by Dr. Carroll and unan-
imousIy seconded.
II was decided that n number OF new
names or business men be added 10
the executive committee, that sUbcO.n-
mittees be appointed, and twelve Of
Washington's representative merchants
and professional men be appointed as
chairmen OF them.
The work outlined by the committee
VIII then be appOrti3ned. Lawyers viii
approach lawyers ou -he subject Of con
tributions. physicians will seek physl-
ciaHs. wholesale merchants viii be
asked 60 contribute by men pursuing Il
similar line of business, aad 50 on until
eVery trade and profession is covered.
Looking for Ginger.
From time 10 time the committee ana
subcommittee viii be revised, nom
enthusiastic men being dropped In order
10 inject new blood and life into the
What we want and are going 10
get said CLe member after the meet
ing. Is ginger. activity. and spirit IF
We nave these IN our midst for a little
" bile we Will soon run over the $411.rJl
mark
The meeting was adjourned after being
IN session nm hour and "a hIlf
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
INVALID NEARLY
BURNED TO DEATH

ROCKVILLE. Md. March 9.-NIrs. Eli
Fah ScnooIey had n narrow escape from
being burned TO death when her home
was totally destroyed by FIRE Mrs
ScHCoIey. who is an invalid was res
Cued from the burning building by her
husband and Il neiGhbOr only q few
moments before it collapsed. The loss
was more than 5000 with insurance
for $1,000.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
HIS LOVE LETTERS
BRIDES PILLOW
Knelt on Seven Hundred Of
Them at Wedding TO
Writer.

BOYERSFORD, Pa. March 9.-KnecI-
ing upon a white tulle pillow containing
The 700 love letters that Lad passed be.
tween them during their four years
CoUrtship Miss Alice Anderson became
Jhe wife OF Harry Washington Conrad
OF Philadelphia. at the homo Of the
lride.
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
Will Add Another Fine
Building to Church
Property.

ST Cyprian's Roman Catholic Church.
situated at Thirteenth and G streets
southwest. viii soon have handsome
parish han as a part OF the improve
ments which have from time 10 time
been added to the church property. Ar
chitect Julius Wenig having prepared
plans which have met the approval Of
the church authorities.
The building will have n frontage OF
4 feet on c street, with a depth Of 100
The Washington times., 1907-03-10
Lecture On South America.

John Barrett. director Of the Inter
national Bureau OF American Republics,
viii address the men OF Alexandra al a
mass meeting 10 be held next Monday
evening al s o'clock in the Second Pres
byterisn Church. on the subject. The
New South America and Is Relations
With the United States