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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
Hot Weather Politics.

Senator Knox delivered another
speech at Valley Forge, on Friday,
along the line of his recognized the
DRY about the relations of State and
Federal governments. He was en-
Enthusiastically acclaimed as the next
President.
Secretary Taft is going to an
nounce soon an itinerary for a
series of addresses in the West,
from Oklahoma to the Pacific, end
ing at Seattle, whence he will sail
for the Pacific.
Senator Foraker is out on the
stump defending his course on the
rate law and other matters, and or
ganizing his fight for his seat and
his prestige.
Senator La Toilette is vigorously
at work planning his boom. and the
future of Wisconsin politics
Governor Hughes is saving wood
right along, and looming larger
every day in the view of the whole
country. Secretary Cortelyou is
developing a wonderfully promising
Presidential movement along Post
Office and Treasury Department
lines.
Is it any wonder that the dog-day
season is unusually hot, dull and
oppressive, when all these gentle
men and sundry others are doing
everything possible to make it hot
and keep it hot, and the only person
who is doing thing to overcome
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
GRAND CONCLAYE
Of THE NATIONS
HEBREWS IN VIEW
to Be Held
in New York in
October.

NEW YORK. July 2o.-For the PuT-
pose OF promoting the movement 70
establish q permanent international
jewish conference, a convention Of Jews
from all over the United States is to Do
held in this city in October.
This action was decided on BY the ex-
ecutive committee OF the recently or
ganized committee for tie establishment
OF an all-IsrGEl organization following a
meeting al Terrace Lyceum.
Every Jewish organization Ia this
country ic % be invited TO send repre-
sentatives TO the convention. which Is
20 be held in Carnegie Hail. and II Is
expected that between 800 and 1000 del
egatesA viii be IN attendance. A special
committee, with Dr. Julius Weiss as
chairman. has been formed m make ar
rangements for the coming conference.
International Congress.
The proposition Is 10 establish a Jew
ish international congress with regularly
elected members from all parts OF thu
world The congress. with a president.
vice president and treasurer. will act as
bond Of union tor the Jews OF the
world. and the instrument Of relief and
welfare IN All that concerns the Jews
in Whatever country they may happen
% live
Il Is hoped 20 Include IN the congress
such organizations as the Zionists. Ter
ritorialists. Alliance Israelite. and the
B'nai Birth. just as national congresses
include the representatives Of different
parties
The International Congress OF All
Israel. which is the name proposed
would have authority 70 act for the
Jews OF the world IN all emergencies.
Tentative Constitution.
II IS urged as one advantage Of the
proposed congress that II would be able
10 act authoritatively in case Of Oppres-
sion or massacre, and, es the central
body OF the Jews OF the world, be en-
titled TO recognition by the wOrld's
rulers. A tentative constitution Tor the
rev congress has been drawn up, and
provides among other things that the
congress shall represent and speak for
all Israel; purchase OF lease territory
for Jews 20 live in; establish q national
bank and borrow money on the credit
OF all Israel and render aid and relief
20 all Jews who suffer from persecu-
ton.
The national congress. which win be
held next October. win consider the con-
stitution and other kindred matters. but
its principal business viii be 10 make
preparations for an International con-
gress and establish the movement On
worldwide footing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

1T HIS observed the man who
starts the elevators in the
Munsey Building, "is the silly
joke season. II was bad
enough during the first few weeks OF
hot weather, when every one who got
on a car would ask, is this hot enough
for your
Some Of the people are still sticking
TO that phrase, but about every other
one that comes along wants tc know,
rs il cold enough for your OF course
you have to be polite and say something
foolish back, but IT seems to me that
there is something wrong with US as a
race when everybody you meet says
something idiodc about the weather.
Then there is the fellow who doesn't
say foolish things In hot weather, but
who does things that would make a
board Of iunacy judge him insane. He
will go around all day sweltering and
grumbling, and about every five min
utes will go out and get something TO
cool him of. He will usually start off
on a beer. and as that doesn't satisfy he
will go right through the whole list
until ne has enough alcohol in him by
bedtime 10 keep him roasting the rest
OF the night"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
THE IDEAL SPORT.

It's well enough to sit and fish.
All mundane cares forget;
But even while you ply your rod
The FISH Is cooler yet
It's well enough to loft and drive
Upon a grass hill,
But even then the golfer finds
The caddy cooler still.
Thus summer needs a better game
When Mercury is king.
And looking back on bOyhood days
l have the very thing.
Why not when laying out the links.
To charm our weary souls,
Let all who play the royal game
Make eighteen swimming holes2
Puck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

was the winner. Not having the full
amount OF cash on hand. a note for $25
was given to the winner.
Although the winner did not have a
cent in his pocket when he entered the
game, and would nos have made good
any losses, he Immediately began to
hound my friend, and until the other
dav. the latter has had little peace OF
mind. owing 10 the winnings Of Bib"
for the money. "Bnl" has the money,
but my friend says ''nevah" when asked
10 sit in with the IMAM without the
coin"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

the heat is Vice President Fair-
banks? All honor and credit to the
Vice President He has been every
where this summer, always waiting
along a breath of refreshing cool
ness, always ready for bit of new
heroism modestly performed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

There has been lately q notable dlspo-
sition 10 accentuate the inquiry whether
il really pays 20 have the United States
represented at the great capitals Of Eu-
rope by men OF great fortunes, on the
theory that nobody else can live UP TO
the social requirements OF the posts
These embassies are paid salaries Of
SI7BOO, which Is rather Insignificant
when compared to the salaries which
other frst-class countries give their Dip
lomats, and still less adequate when II
IS taken into consideration that the
United States has not provided any am
bassadorial residences In Europe House
rent as a rule costs as much or more
than the salary OF an ambassador at
first-rate court.
A number Of incidents latteriy have at
tracted special attention to the fact that
these posts are generally held by men
whose wealth constitutes at least a very
important qualification for them There
was the lamented affair Of ''Benamy and
Maria" Storer, which embarrassed the
Administration at home and likewise
abroad The Storers were people Of
great wealth and sundry fads which they
apparently conceived IL an important
part of their duty TO promote. Their
promotion methods got them tangled up
with the diplomatic relations Of this
country to the Catholic Church andf to
two or three countries, and the expos lure
which took place following the removal
Of Ambassador Storer was more edifying
that gratifying.
Complaints Against Towep!
Recently there has been an (uncom-
Portable volume Of protest against the
social attitude OF Ambassador Tower, at
Berlin, who has been accused of too
strong a preference for the members of
very wealthy families from America, and
whose social attentions have BEEN al
legged to be discriminatory and decidedly
prejudiced in favor of people of high sta
ton at home. The exact merits of the
charges that the ambassador made him
self unnecessarily responsible for Henry
Lehr during that genteman's visit in
Berlin, and thereby assumed certain
onus in connection with some manifeis sta
lions of carless manners by Mr.. Lkehr.
have never been very fully thrashed 6ut
but the affair has not left en- entirely
good taste. Neither has the incident IN
the Thaw trial which dragged into that
case the name of Craig Wadsworth, DIT
tache at the American embassy in LoHp-
don
A year or two ago there was an III
vestigation of scandalous charges
against d. f Thompson, then ambassat
dor at Rio Jlnerio, against whom somE
extremely pointed and disagreeablS
charges were made. There followed a
very careful investigation by the State
Department. as a result Of which
Thompson was exonerated, and soon af-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

Mr.. MaclSay, president OF the Postal
Telegraph Company, has given official
assurance that there Is no agreement
about rates between his company and
the Western Union. This makes plain
that the most wonderful series Of CO.
medicines ever recorded IS that which
makes these rates exactly the same,
and makes them always go UP and down
tOgether.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
WOMAN DEFENDS
HUSBAND AGAINST
BROTHERS SHOTS
Chicago Diamond Merchants
in Battle Over Bust
ness Affair.

CHICAGO. July 20.-samuel T. a
Lofts, president Of the firm Of Lofts
Bros. & Co. diamond merchants was
shot early this afternoon by his brother,
Joseph s. Lofts, after a stormy scene
in the offices OF the company. % State
street, In which the wounded man and
his wife had sought TO force Joseph
Lofts out Of the partnership.
The shooting came as a climax 20
board Of directors meeting attended By
Samuel Lofts. his wife. and Joseph
SamueFs wife is the secretary samuel
put a formal motion that Joseph be
ousted from the board Of directors, az
ter severely reprinanding him for neg
Iecting his duties and conducting hir.-
self In a manner prejudicial TO the firms
interests.
You win never DO thatr' shouted
Joseph LOFTS. leaping from q chair
across the room, and snatching a 81
caliber revolver from his pocket
Woman Attacks Assailant.
In an instant, before Samuel LOFTS
could Jump 10 his feet, Joseph had be-
gun shooting. The first bullet struck
his brother in the left arm Mrs. Lofts
at first screamed and started 10 run,
but quickly regained her cOmpoSure-
She rushed upon her husbands assailant
like a panther. She grabbed him by the
throat. choking him with al her might.
while her wounded husband ran IN upon
him and cliuched him around the waist
At close range. Joseph fired several
shots. one OF the bullets grazing Samuel
on the top OF the head. and two going
through his coat.
Policemen Rush In
Meanwhile. Policemen Doodle and
O.Connor. who had heard the shots,
rushed into the room.
Hundreds OF women clerks In the
OFFICES were panic stricken when the
shooting began. They rushed intb the
streets. and customers fed to all parts
of the building
81 shot him, OF course said Joseph.
Take me 10 the police station, and ven
talk It over there"
Joseph was taken IN charge by the
officers, while Samuel was assisted TO
the office OF Dr. J. F. Farrell, IN the
same building. where his wounds were
examined He was soon able TO discuss
the case, and after visiting the central
detail police station and signing q COM
with a deadly weapon with intent to
commit murder. he rode 10 Mercy Hos
pital.
Joseph was taken TO the Harrison
street station and later released on
$1,000 bonds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

Mr.. Harriman's purchase OF a home
on Fifth avenue at a cost Of near a
million dollars indicates confidence shat
he is still considerably in the lead Of
folks who are intending to put him in
jail when they catch him"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

Mrs Sage has given away $l25.000 more.
this time TO a home for aged. AS we
contemplate the agonies of mind that
all this layishness would cause Uncle
Russell. we can only hope that the new
doctrine, that the spirits OF the depart
ed keep informed about what is doing
here on earth, is all a mistake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

South Carolina was the original nullih-
cation State, but the North State
wouldn't be averse to giving a modern
instance IL these Federal laws and
courts continue TO invite Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

From the advance sheets Of the forth
coming Pittsburg city directory:
Count them-G0O. O00-count them!
Mostly millionairesl
Some Real Good
CWhen they are at home and not on
Broadway
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

~ RIDES and grooms from the
K country no longer inspire inter
u est and curiosity in Washington,
but the other day a wedding
party furnished enough amusement 10
several persons that made them forget
al about the heat for a few minutes,
at least
a prospective bride and groom with
the usual accommodating best man.
were walking aimlessly up Fifth street
near the Columbian building when they
met young man, a member OF one Of
the well-known law firms in Washing
ton They looked as If they had come
direct from the real wilds Of the coun-
try and had evidently never been in
Washington before.
They inquired from the young lawyer
where they could get marriage license
and he, very obligingly. accompanied
them TO the City Hall. and helped
them get the license. He further sug-
gested Justice OF the Peace O,NeaI as
a likely party 10 perform the ceremony
and escorted them over TO the Justices
office n D street The justice was not
In at that particular time and they were
compelled to wait. The longer Mr.
O'Neal stayed away the more hdgety
the three visitors became Finally the
best man blurted out:
We'll, II I've got 20 stand up with
these people I've got TO have something
for the inner man."
The young lawyer saw his duty and
offered 10 direct the visitor from the
country to a place where he might
satisfy his thirst Not caring FOR any
thing himself at that time OF day, he
Indicated a little place a few doors
from Justice O'NeaIs Office. The place
has a swinging wicker door about two
feet from the ground ana when the man
reached the door. got down on his knees
and calmly crawled through the open
ing
The young lawyer, who stood cut on
the sidewalk. was convulsed. He was
still laughing when several OF his
friends came along and he told them
OF II. They absolutely refused TO believe
him in spite OF mis- persistent assertions
that the thing really happened and
finally, when he saw that IL was no use,
he said:
We'll, I'll prove It to you"
He went over 20 the door, leaned down
and looking under the wicker swing
called out:
Come on; they're ready for you" and
sure enough out came the best man IN
the same fashion he had gone in The
young lawyer is INDICATED and Is now
working of some others on his trusting
friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

mined to kill the cat. but she never re-
treated an inch.
Just before the last dash made by the
dog he laid down nearly exhausted
Kitty did likewise Suddenly the dog
arose, but before he could jump at the
cat she liz on his back. and IN less time
than it takes 10 tell It she had the dog
going down Thirteenth street at a rapid
clip. After the cat had driven the dog
from the field she walked up TO a party
OF little girls all smiles. and received
the caresses Of the admiring crowd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

The Steel Corporation may ultimately
lose Mr.. Corey. but the reporters Will
kindly but firmly decline TO lose him,
at least until something more exciting
comes along.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

General Brayton, the blind man who
has bossed Rhode Island politics for
many years under Senator Aldrlch. has
resigned his position. Brayton is blind,
but he could see that the time for his
sort Of management is past.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

- URING the sessions OF the re-
cent convention OF tire Army
and Navy Union, Gen Andrew
Burt. was the angel OF the
newspaper reporters. without him the
news accounts Of the daily sessions
would have been meager. indeed The
buGiness meetings were all secret. and
the newsgatheress had 70 get their re-
ports from whoever they might hnd
afterward. The convention had made
no provision for furnishing the public
with accounts Of its proceedings, prob
ably because no one had had any news
paper experience. and did not appreciate
the necessity OF making such provision.
General Burt, however. whose long
and honorable military career has not
preoluded every other interest n life.
for thirty years ago he wrote for high
class journals, keenly appreciated the
plight OF the newspaper men, although
he was unable 20 remedy Il officially.
But he did do a great deal 10 help
matters personally, and was right there
with the goods" after every meeting.
and old everything for the papers ex-
cept write the stories.
By the way, General Burt is a Wash
ington man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

A FOND mother giving her little
~ ones an airing IN Franklin
"A Square Park the other after
noon attracted my attention by
the general neatness Of the little ones.
They were attired in spOtiess linen suits
OF the Buster Brown style. and each lit
tie one was having a jolly time. AS I
passed them society sirl coming IN
my direction was accompanied by a
pair OF white poOdles whose hair had
been cut In those awkward punches APP
proved By the trend Of the mode. The
dogs looked so much alike that it would
have been difficult 20 a stranger 70 have
told ''Fido" from Zip" The DOGS at
once won tho attention Of the little chill
dren, when the oldest, possibly seven
years old. exclaimed 10 his mother all
excitement, "Oh. Look mother, here is
a pair Of twin dOggies."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
Jhe TAIKdt6e TOWN
BY THE TOWN TALKER

~ NE OF the features OF the excur-
sions to Marshall Hall under
the auspicies of the Order of
Red Men one day the past week
was the fantastic gaTb OF some Of the
youngsters among the excursion party
who were dressed by their elders to
represent Indian braves. There were
quite few OF these dashing little fellows
with war paint and feathers, and re-
aliZing that they were the cynosure OF
all eyes, they INDUCED in many antics
which were for the edifcation and
amusement OF the thousands who at
tended.
One of them, however, took life sell
onsly and figured In an amusing es-
capade just before the $50 boat left.
thousand passengers were on hand
about the wharf and a great scramble
ensued when the boot pulled in for the
nnal load. This youngster of about ten
years was IN the midst OF the Jam. being
In charge OF doting mother. Suddenly
mighty wall rent the air. II was an
unbecoming thing for an Indian brave 70
do. but this did not deter our young
hero.
What's the matter, johnny" asked
the mother in alarm.
i m gong home" he yelled. "It
amt no use for me 10 go, all these old
People are smashing my feathers all TO
pieces"
And sure enough, in the push the
feathers strung about his head had be-
come sadly disarranged. An amused
smile spread over the features OF those
surrounding Johnny ard they all fell
back. His mother treasured him, and,
after re-arranging his fantastic head
gear and distributing the paint a little
more evenly on his round little face.
the young Indian was taken in low by
friendly observers and as the way was
cleared, ehoked back the sObs and
stepped aboard ship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
.AND TRoLLEYs IN EpENa

A British company has obtained per-
mission 70 run three steamers on tha
Llgris, the famous river OF ancient
NineYeh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

~ EE. but the motormen must
have a swell Job these hot
days" said a noisy and per-
spring youngster on an
Avenue car recently. "They get the
breeze all day long and never have T.
use fam" he continued.
The average motOrman viii tell you,
however, that the Kid was entirely
wrong. In fact. It is said that as a
rule the mOtOrmen suffer from heat
more than any other class. that Is, az
times. During the run itself they stay
refreshingly cool and it's real nice 70
be ''on the job"
It's after the run IS over that the
motorman suffers. When the car Is
taken 10 the barn and he goes TO sleep,
the heat is described as being almost
unbearable. IT IS the contrast ard sud
den change, for TIE man who travels
through the atmosphere at from eight
10 twenty miles an hour all day is bound
10 become hot when you take the air
away and he has 20 face the weather
on the same footing as other people
Did you ever think about II this way?
ASK motorman and ne win confirm
my statement. There are disadvant tges,
you see, about all vocatiOns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

~ I'D you ever see a nanny cat
whip a big dog2 If not. you
have missed a piece OF rare
sport. / was In the Iowa cir
Gle park a few afternoons ago when my
attention was attracted to a number OF
little girls fondlins a pet NANNY cat OF
the maltese breed, or the lawn near
Thirteenth street After playing with
the cat for a time the little misses
moved ou and left kitty alone. She was
quietly walking around. apparently look
ing for some one else 10 show her at
tention, when a large dog passed
through the circle. saw the cat, and
made q savage dart for her.
Kitty was ali attention IN an instant
with back arched. eyes afame. and tail
pushed out-another looking animal from
what she was when 1 first saw her.
The big dog rushed at the cat as though
he was sure OF victory, but when within
about five feet Of nanny cat. who was
on the defensive, she turned the agrees
sor, rushed at the dog with claws flying.
and forced the canine TO retreat under
a shower OF rapid. telling blows that
drew blood and a 'Iki-yt-k i-yi' that
brought out the laugh at tho dogs ex-
pense.
Kitty was master Of the field but for
an instant The dog returned TO the
fray time after time. but each assault
resulted In quick defeat The contest
attracted the attention OF every one IN
the circle. and the fight lasted possibly
FIVE minutes. The dog seemed deter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

~ ECENTLY a hive OF bees was
discovered in the roof % a resi-
dence on l. street. between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
northwest. that when robbed Of its store
OF honey showed IL 10 be the home OF
an unusually large colony. The honey,
in pure white combs. weighed over 100
pounds. The bee colony built its hive
under the caves Of the mansard roof.
and extended their home far under the
roof until they became a nuisance. and
It became necessary 10 break up the
colony. A timer was sent for. He cut
open the tin and slate roof and ex-
posed the treasure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

~ ONT sit in a poker game where
the limit is as high as the top
of the monument, especially
when the -four f1usher'' has
worked into the game, drawn chips, and
hasn't a cent in his pocket. A friend
ran up against such game month
ago, and he has just finished paying his
II. D. U.s.
My friend with his usual poor luck,
lost about $75, and "E'our-dushing Bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

lions were, in the main, satisfactory.
However. when asked who are Gods
creatures, the little fellow was puzzled.
For. a moment or two, his wrinkled
brow showed he was deep in thought.
Suddenly his eyes frightened. and smil-
ingiy he said: ''Oh, me knows, muvver.
Gods creatures am women and cows. "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

NJ Y little friend was reciting his
Nh catechism lesson to his mother
early last night. ard his re
eronses IN her different oues-