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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
PATROL LEYEES
AS RIVER RISES
TO DANGER LINE
Critical Week in the
Mississippi Flood
Situation.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Jan. 26.-With all
indications pointing TO tie Mississippi
river going al least seven feet higher
than the danger line ON IN, local gauge.
tho situation throughout the lower Mis-
sissippi valley is regarded as critical
tonight All along the line from Cairo
90 New Orleans thousands of men are
patTOlling the levees or engaged in
buildiug up and strengthening the Weuk
points.
United States army officers. in con-
troll of the various levee districts, are ava
command of the situation. Co-operat-
ing with them are the officials of the
various private and State leVee inStl-
tuti0us. which present ara unbrOh-u
front on the river from one end 10 the
other.
The fun nrunt OF the flood is sim 90
come Ina the greater portion o. the
South. however. and the coming week
viii Doc critical Much dept nds upon the
weather. Should rains set IN the dam
age it t. believed will Doe great
Hick-..Cu. KY has been the nTst point
re. ily L. feel the flood, and seveuty-nge
or more houses iu the western end OF the
town are surrounded by water. a NUM-
Der OF factories have been compelled 20
suspend business and many people have
been thrown out OF employment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
NOT SHOOTING CAUSE

To the Editor Of The Washington Times
/ desire 10 correct a statement in Tues
days Times regarding al item. dis
Patch from Rochester. n. y, states that
during a discussion OF Christian Science,
Edwin Dabell. aged seventy-five, shot
his daughter. Emma. and Miss Taber.
A telegram from Miss Emma, the
daughter, states that the shooting was
not provoked by a discussion Of Chris
ton Science, as the item states. Miss
Daben. Miss Taber. and a son. Gilbert
Dabeu, an unite in saying that Chris
Jian Science was not mentioned on the
morning of the shooting and was never
referred TO IN the presence OF the father.
No effort was made 10 convert the
father TO Christian Science. Mr.. Da-
bells mind had been partially deTanged
recently by the death of "a son. killed by
a train. and the shooting occurred be-
cause Of a trivial household incident,
which seemed TO suddenly infuri8te MIN,
and had nothing al all 10 do I'm any way
with a discussion Of Christian Science.
Truly yours,
EDWARD r. NORWOOD.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
BOY GRABS PURSE
FROM A WOMAN

James Lewis, a siXteen-yeaT-Old col
orea boy, living at 6l9 Gordon avenue
northeast. was arrested last evening By
Policeman Mcpherson, Of No. ], after
having snatehed "a pocketbook from Mrs.
Elizabeth IacFate, of 100 Eighth street
northeast. while she was on Seventh
street northwest
Frightened because he thought several
persons saw him grab the bag, the boy
threw il 10 the pavement and started
to run down Seventh street. McPher-
son gave chase. and soon had the lad
in custody. He was locked up at the
First precinct station, and tomorrow
morning Will be arraigned 80 the Police
Court on a charge of robbery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
TAFT USES STAIRS
TO REDUCE FLESH

ing trying 10 reduce his weight he
has succeeded 10 a remarkable degree
lie has system OF exercise that many
people might consider violent. These
days he goes often 10 the Capitol. and
there he has developed a new plan for
holding down flesh He lets the Gle
vators alone and walks up ali steps.
Guess Taft's afraid Of elevators" re-
marked a newspaper man 10 a friend
OF the Secretary the other day. as lie
saw him hurrying up one Of the Capitol
steps.
'Oh. no. was the answer. hes just
running up there for exercise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
CAPITAL BOOMERS
NO NEARER UNION
Local Commercial Bodies
Still Undecided About
Consolidation.
Board of Trade Committee
Certain 1t Can Pay Sec
rotary $4,000.

The business men Of Washington
sun are divided as 10 whether the best
interests of the city can be served by
a consolidation OF the Board Of Trade
the Business Mems Association. and
the Jobbers' and Shippers Association,
or whether the Capital can be made
more important commercially and
otherwise by the three organizations
continuing their separate exIstences.
Last week there were several con-
ferences among those interested in the
matter. and last night there were some
prominent men who predicted that the
consolidation will come In the near
future. In order 70 secure the con-
solidation, a majority OF each Of the
orga liZations viii have 10 vote for ia.
For this reason. and because OF the
del that would be experienced in
framing the articles or consolidation.
IL is thought By many that the union
Of the three will not take place until
next autumn, if then,
Tomorrow night the Board Of Trade
will be informed by les committee on
commerce and manufactures that the
committee feels that il Is able 10 raise
s. goo per annum 10 pay the salary
of a commercial secretary whose duty
DO shall be TO boom this city CONNER
cially. The committee will agree. IL is
understood. to raise this money without
making any call on the regular reye-
rHCs Of the board
Later in the week 'the comIHiJtre in
charge of the matter viii report 10 the
board OF directors that it has "a plan
for the erection Of a handsome build
Ing 10 be the home Of the Board OF
Trade. and also "a plan 20 raise the
necessary finances II viii recommend
that the structure be- erected at the
earliest date possible
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27

ing IL express any opinion in advance
OF the hling Of mis- answer to the reti-
ton os Card0z0. said the position of the
hoard. from a legal standpoint WoE "a
be made public when the answer g.
properly filed early I'm Ihr coming week
While the Supreme Court did not order
d STAY OF proceedings, and the board
might have legally proceeded with lIc
trial, even In advance of the hearing
set by Mr.. Justice Clabaugh next Fri
day Mr. Mcnamara suggested that in
Difference % the court which was
father to the board, that il should ad-
iourn until Monday. February T. when,
in the meantime, decision viii have
been rendered.
In the event the court should sustain
the position taken by CardOZO, il must
of necessity declare the board Illegal
and out or existence, Should ms petit
ton be denied the trial will probably
proceed on Monday week. and the TAX
ing Of testimony on the charges Of "uu-
becoming conduct and INSTRUMENTATION
will be resumed where 10 was left on
on Wednesday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
DESTROYED IN FIRE

Among the property destroyed on the
river front Friday night belonging to
the United States were the buildings
occupied by Johnson q Wimsatt. This
river property OWNED by the United
States is controlled by the District Com
missioners.
Building Inspector SnOwden Ashford
has advised the Commissioners that he
has appointed tgo inspectors 10 investi-
gate the cause of the fire and the dam
age 10 Che United States property The
report will be filed next week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
BAR OUT PETS
Of GEN. WOOD
FROM COUNTRY
Department of AgricuI-
ture Won't Let Him
Bring Animals In,
Fearing Disease.

The Department of Agriculture has
lately been under the disagreeable ne
cessity of preventing Cen. Leonard
Wood, in command of the forces of the
Philippines, from bringing back "a
America his faVorite riding horse and
two much priced dogs.
IL was "a clear case of the agrlcul-
ural end Of the Government triumphng
over the military end OF il. General
Wood was anxious 10 send the animals
back 20 this country, as he viii return
here himself before many months. The
Department of Agriculture. however, is
in the greatest fear Of that dreaded
disease of livestock and other animals
in the Philippines, surra. getting foot
hold in this country, and il is ineXOr-
able
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
GUMMERE is PRESIDENT
OF MOROCCAN COUNCIL

Mr.. Gummere, the American minister
10 Morocco. has reported u the State
Department that on JaGua-y ] De as
sumed the presidency Of tIe siuiifIy
council Of Morocco ia rO,ati1a, AMI W,l
occupy the position for the ensuing l.rsc
months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Piano Tuning, $3.50; 20 Years Expert
eHce Jas. r. Duriy. 30 18th 81 Sc.
Services at Marvin Church.

There viii be "a special sermon los the
pastor. the Rev. a. e.. Hawk. entitled
"Did Testament Character" al s-U
O'Clock This evening This viii be tle
last sermon Uu men of the Bible.
Charlton HaEarth. the tenor, viii sing
~ the evening services III With Al
Your Hearts. from Elijah. also My
kcd-emrr ilyeth"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
MCGOWAN ON POLICE FORCE.

Thaddeus +. MCGOWAN has been app
pointed q member Of the Metropolitan
police force and commissioned for a
term of three years. He will be sta
toned in the Gongaza school neighbor-
hO,d.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
LOCAL MENTION.
'Mn-' Bread Is Notably Pure.

Holmes genuine homemade MIX
Bread has always been recognized as
the best ana puTest bread 10 be- had us
have made % the tayOrite bread for
home tables Delivered fresh and clean
from oven 20 table, &c. Delicious home
made pies. all kinds. poe. Holmes Bakery.
lst and SITS. Phones r. 1870 and l43I.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Agent Met Her.

Much 90 her anger and disgust an
agent o. the Department Of Agriculture
met her at the border and quietly but
firmly insisted the canine be left be-
hind II is needless TO say the owner
gave up after this attempt and ADAM
doned her pet.
Almost as great precautions are Oh
served BY the officials in preventing the
importation Of European livestock. The
greatest care is taken 10 see that no
diseased animals are imported from that
country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Sunday Specials. Open PINTO II Pm.
Phlla. Oyster q Chop House. 5l3 uth NV.
Harvey's Restaurant.

i using daily from exclusive sources
Prime Plant Oysters old Musty and
Cream Ale on dTauEhL Merchants noon
lunch a specially Conuolsseurs are invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Remember Royal Pilsen" Costs You Nc

more than much less extensively pro-
duced light beers. Why not enjoy the
hnest2 on dTaught az bars. Abner-
DruTy Brew. Co
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Coal 500 a Ton.

Best grade: prompt delivery s. A.
Birch & Co. atl & X ne. Phone l. S's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Strict About Animals

II is extremely dinicult these days for
any one To get d horse OF other animal
into this country from the tropical re-
gions or the Orient Surra is spread all
over that region and the agricultural
officials are constantly ON the lookout
for il.
Not long ago. the wife Of an army Of
ficer who was returning from the phil
ippines. wanted 10 bring Ia dog with
her. Permission was refused. She
brought influence. much OF il. The pres
sure on the Department Of Agriculture
was heavy. StnI permission was re-
fused. Determined not 10 lose her dog
the persistent owner went up TO Van
couver. crossed Canada over the Cana
dian Pacific and was Just about 70 enter
this country with the dog by one Of the
ports on the border
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Keen You Warn.

Miller oil Stoves. 20, $3.50, $50
Gas Radiators. ...-..., e., 90 800 -. %
Gas Drums and Stoves --.-....--.. 6Jc, $L50
6lG 18th 81. c. A. Auddiman & Co. l-0i O.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Don't Come Around as often as You

Ulster" Have You seen it2 For sale al
News Stands. Ask for it, Look for IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Coall Coal! Coal!

Rest coal and wood. Lowest prices. r. J
& ii. <. Grace. 4Ih & + ne. Phone Z 253-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27

Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads. Etc.
Phua. Oyster & Chop House. 5I3 nth nv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra a

Park Hotel. Winter Garden. Rathskeller.
y. Y. ave and nth ST. i. .Ires. Prop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27

Perfection in Oyster Cooking.
Fhua. oyster < Chop House. 5ls 18th NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Dangerous Bacillus.

The bacillus OF surra is peculiar
snake-like creature that las facile
way OF multiplying Itself by splitting
su two lengthwise. Incidentally The
processes of multiplication are extreme
ly rapid One of the most common Ways
in when the germs ara transmitted
from one animal 10 another is through
the medium Of flies. TINS fact makes
il almost useless TO examine an animal
before putting il on boat an the Tar
East since any wandering fly. THAT
chances 10 ahshl on the animal aitas
il gets started on its journey across tie
sea is likely 10 communists t2s dis
ease.
Under AZ ghe Circumstance. @uch IS
the officials OF ths Department of Agli-
culture wanted O. please General wood,
they felt they could not endanger i've
stock in This country by admitting AS
animals and they stuck 90 their ruling
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27
Rubber Stamps, 10 Cents Per Line

Seals. Stencils. Badges. Brass Checks.
Herman Baumgarten Co.. 4l4 10Th ST NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-27

25c Lace Collar Pieces; beautiful
patterns, in new and dressy effects.
Get a few of these. Rum tic
mage sale price. .-.................-El
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12

KOdaker's Headquarters. Tre1sIar'A Studio. En-SaAA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12

small town. who acts as an agent merely for the purpose of writing his own business, and which simply means rebate. also came in for hfs share of censure.f
 This rebate business is what we must get rid off," said a prominent un- derwriter during the discussion. "In largest property owner in the com munity is usually appointed agent of a fire insurance company, for no other reason than that this particular com pany desires his business and by ap- pointing him as agent, they are assured of getting 1t. and the merchant in re- turn Is allowed a rebate"
 Before the adjournment of the after noon session, Selma and Mobile ex- tended invitations for the next conven- tion of the association. After spfr- ited, but friendly. discussion, . vote was taken, and Mobile was selected by a small majority as the next place of meeting.
 An informal smoker was rendered the visiting underwriters at the Commer- cial Club rooms last night. which proved most happy occasion. During the evening, a general discussion was had Ion the commission question and many suggestions were advanced and questions asked and answered for the benefit of the members of the Associa- ton.
 Today the visitors will be enter tained with a barbecue at Jackson's Lake, leaving the union depot at S:55 o'clock this morning.
 On their arrival at the lake, the ad- journed business session will be held and all unfinished business taken up The election Of oficers for the ensuing year will take place at this session to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12

into effect It was alleged that this nasty legislation by means of the rates and classifications made would be practically confiscatory of the railroad property of Alabama, in that freight and passenges would be hauled at a loss on some roads and that none of the roads could make a just and fair return on the amount invested in Ala pbama.
 The petition of the Louisville and Nashville was broader than those filed by other railroads. in that 1t prayed for the injunction of that feature of the anti.raflroad legislation which de- clared that the maximum rates should be the rates that were in force on the first of January and not on the rates that were in force on the bill was ap- that were in force when the bill was approved in February
 The Louisville and Nashville had pursued a development policy in Ala bama, particularly in the minera .ldis- trict Of the state To build up the new industries and to develop the State on certain commodities. it had granted a very cheap rate. For in- stance, it is said that the raw material for making iron and steel was hauled cheaper in the Birmingham District than 1t was in the Pittsburg District. Part of the developemnt of the dis trict which has been so wonderful has been attributed to some of the adver- tising matter sent out from that dis trict on which it was claimed that Birmingham has the cheapest rate on raw material in the world" Much of this freight was hauled at loss. but the railroad companies are supposed to have been indirectly repaid for the loss by the additional development of the district
 The railroad in granting these rates was acting under an Alabama act specifically giving them the right to make special low rates for the up- railroad legislation was threatened. the Louisville and Nashville restored these rates to the classification ap- proved by the Railroad Commission on the same commodities. The rates were restored because the causes which brought them into, being no longer ex- isted. They were. however. restored to the figures fixed by the railroad Cim- mission on/ similar commodities for similar distances.
 The Louisville and Nashville Is now praying the court to prevent the en- forcement of the act which declares that the January rates instead of the February rates be made the maximum rates. It will be recalled that this feature of the anti-railro; legislation was hurried through as an amend ment during the passage of the orig inal bills. The railroads are claiming that ie is an ex post facto law and that acting under specif authority given them by the State. they could make these special rates and abolish them when the causes which brought them into being ceased to exist.
 The other railroads have been grant, ed temporary injunctions. The State, however, asked for further time to consider the pleas of the Louisville and Nashville. The causes have been in court now for more than two months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
ARGUMENTSON RAILROAD CASE |. and N. Injunction to Come Up Today. JUDGE s. A. WEAKLEY IS ILL Attorney for State Threatened with
 Typhoid. Other Counsel On Hand, And No Post ponement Of Hearing Is Antici-
 pnted--AppIication Is Broad
 CT Than Other Roads.
JUDGE $. A. WEAKLEY IS ILL

The arguments over the motions in- volved in the application of the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad Company for an order restraining the State from putting in effect the anti-railroad leg 1slation of the present Legislature will be heard this morning at 10 o'clock by Judge Thomas G. Jones of the Federal Court.
 Ex-Chfef Justice S. D. weakley. one of the leading attorneys for the State, is confined at his home in Birmingham by illness. It is said that he is threat ened with typhoid fever. This was heard yesterday with keen and sym pathetic interest at the Capitol, where the hope was freely expressed that he would escape the typhoid fever that seems to be feared.
 It is not known that Judge Weak ley's illness will cause a postponement of the case. That will not be known definitely until the hour of the hear ing this morning. It was thought, however, that the State would so on with the hearing. Ex-Justice R.. W. Walker of counsel for the State reached the city yesterday to participate in the hearing. He will have with him Att torney General A. M. Garber and As- sistant Attorney General T. w. Mar tin. Special Counsel H. c. Selheimer, of Birmingham. Is also here for the hearing.
 The hearing again has brought to Montgomery some of the leading rail- road attorneys of the country. Col onel H. L. stone, General Counsel for the Louisville and Nashville. and Judge A. P. Humphreys, of Louisville. are in Montgomery to attend the hearing. Gregory L. Smith. of Mobile. James E. weatherly, of Birmingham. and George W. Jones, of Montgomery. well known attorneys of Alabama will also have a part in the hearing.
 The bill of the Louisville and Nash vile asking the restraining order from the State is broader than those filed by the other ten railroad companies which have enjoined the State from carrying into effect the anti-railroad legislation. This legislation hurried through the Legislature at the winter session was the elimination of ten years of anti-railroad agitation in Ala- bama.
 The railroads operating in Alabama filed bills praying for an injunction against the states putting these acts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
Letters to The Editor
fore in the Man Than in the Land"

"More in the Man Than in the Land" Editor The Advertiser:
 The following story Is stimulating: There was a man in one of the south MT. A. He owned a poor piney woods place, and had lived on it quite a number of years; but, by and bye, he concluded that he was wasting his energies on it and that he could not there secure a livelihood because every year he was becoming poorer and poor er So he decided that if he could find a purchaser, he would sell out and move to Texas where he could get him some good land and be able to that he found purchaser in the per son of one MT. B. So he sold out lock. stock and barrel and, in a short while he landed in Texas. It was est. persevering. energetic citizen; he was a man who rose early and worked late; in a little while, up went new fences, new gates, new houses and the whole aspect of things around changed for the better, and he could truly say. Peace and plenty here abide" Years passed by. One morning early MT. B. heard some one holler at his gate. He went out and saw poor, dirty and shabby looking man standing there; and To. and behold 1t was his friend. MT A. He had come back from Texas, that good country; he had come to tell MT. B. that he was tired of Texas and that he wanted to buy his old got disappointed, for MT. B. would not sell it to him for he found 1t every thing that he desired. It seemed that neighbors all around considered MT. B.'s example, decided that the saying is true. There is more in the man than there is in the land"
 Faunsdale. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-12
SMITH PROSECUTES
 MEN WHO ACCUED HIM
Causes Arrest of H. s. Laird and R. O, Beagle for False Im-
 nrfsoumeuf

prisonment.
 Milton, Fla, June 11-(Specfaf. )- W. K. Smith. who was arrested at Con- zales some time ago by R. c. Beagle and H. c. Laird. charged with com plicity in the crime of burning the Ackerman family. was here today and secured the arrest of H. S. Laird charging him with false Imprisonment.
 Beagle was arrested in Pensacola and is now under surveillance at A hospital in that city. The trial Is set for Monday next.
 Miss Anna Thompson, who has been in Tucson, Ariz., for the past two years, Is home for the summer.
 Mrs. Helen, Lewis of Pensacola, is Mrs. R. K. Petersen.
 The Daughters of Rebekah will give a bay excursion Monday night
 Mrs. J. A. Shafer entertained a launch party this afternoon in honor of Lieutenant and Mrs. Byrnes of the Penrose.
 Mcwhorter Beers, who is attending the Louisiana State College at Baton Rouge. is here to spend the summer vacation with his grandmother. Mrs. M. l.. McWhorter.
 Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Smith, their guests, Miss Rosa Chant of Evergreen, Mrs Carl Jernigan. Mrs. J. W. c. Mann and Miss Iris Mann were a pleasure party to Pensacola recently.
 Judge E. P. Holly is visiting his daughter. Mrs. Richard McDavid. at Troy, Ala.
 Mrs. Sam Whitley and baby are wis., iting her parents in Beloit. Ala.
 Mrs. l.. E. Johnston and Master O. L. Johnston are visiting friends and relatives in Marianna and will visit Mrs. 5ohnston's mother in Vernon be- fore returning to Milton.