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The Washington times., 1907-04-29
CHURCH WORKERS ENLISTED;
WILL AID NEEDY TO SAVE

Al the Universallst Church, Sunday
evening, the Young Peoples Society dis
cUssed the collection Of small savings
among needy families, and Il was an
nOunced that representatives Of the So
ciety Will follow up the meeting by at
tending the rally OF the new "Provident
Savings Auxiliary" next Wednesday.
May /, at S p. M
The Rev. John Van Schaick presided
at the meeting last night, and en-
phaSlZed the Importance Of enlistine
church workers In the various branches
Of personal service TO needy families
There were several other speakers dur
ing the evening.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
ERECTED AT BROOKLAND

An interesting and unusual ceremony
took place at the Apostolic Mission
House on the grounds Of the Catholic
University yesterday afternoon at 4
O'Clock It was for the erection Of the
stations Of the cross The mission house
has received an artistic set of fourteen
stations from the Rev. T. p. Haley, in
honor OF his father and mother, and
Father Bede, the commissarv Of the
holy Land, presided at the ceremonies.
The stations are done in relief and rep
resent the scenes Of the fourteen chief
incidents of the Via Dolorosa. from
Pilates judgment seat TO the death and
burial OF Jesus
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
VICTIMS OF ACCIDENTS,
THREE MEN ARE DEAD

George F. Wise died at the Emer-
gency Hospital as the result of in
juries received two months ago in fall
ing from tree at Eleventh and Z
streets southwest. His spine was frac-
tured.
John Clash, colored, aged fifty years.
a laborer living at go Acker street. died
last night at the Casualty Hospital
from injuries received in a fan through
the New York avenue bridge. Internal
Injuries caused his death
a physicians prescription Identified
the victim of a third tragedy. a eolored
youth, whose body was picked I'D at
Milford station, seventy miles from the
city. The boy was Walter LOmax Of
lSOo Nineteenth street northwest He
was on his way to Richmond, Va.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
DAZED BALTIMORE MAN
WILL SOON RETURN HOME

Albert B. Shrewsbury. forty years OF
age. OF 141 Mt Royal avenue.
Baltimore, was found in a dazed condl-
ton at the Baltimore and Ohio station
yesterday morning. He was taken TO
the Emergency Hospital. His condition
IS not serious, and he viii probably be
able TO leave the institution In a day
or two
Saturday night the police received a
dispatch from DR.. Anna W. Marchant.
Of Baltimore, requesting that lookout
be maintained for Shrewsbury, who. she
said. had been a patient Of hers for some
time.
In Shrewsbury possession were found
several hundred thousand dollars worth
Of gold, copper. and Industrial stocks.
said to be Of doubtful value
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
FISHED INFANTS
FROM FOX RIVER

ELGIN, Ill, April 2a-Wbue fishing
in Fox river, Stephen Boras hooked a
bundle Of clothing which he pulled
ashore and found 20 contain the bodies
Of three infants, twin boys and a girl.
Boras found the bodies half way be-
tween the Chicago and Northwestern
and Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul
railway bridges and the pumping sta
ton Of the State hospital
Coroner Norton IS of the opinion that
the bodies may have been hurled from
passing train. The bodies evidently had
been in the water several days. The
clothing found with them was OF fine
quality, but had no marks
When the coroner had examined The
bodies he had them buried without hold
ing an inquest.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
SPY SYSTEM DENIED
At THE POSTOFFICE

Denial was made at the Postoflce
Department today Of the story publish
ed in other cities that a rigid spy
system Is being enforced over the let
ter carriers Of the country.
1t was said by the authorities today
that system Of supervision over the
carriers has always been maintained.
That is. inspectors keep watchful eye
on the carriers and see that their work
Is promptly and thoroughly done. But
this supervision is exercised openly and
not by Spying"
The published stories declared that q
spy system had been started to deter
mine who will be eligible for the in
creased salaries that go into effect
July l, under the new pOstOffice appro-
priatiOn bill.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
HOOSIER WHITECAPS
AALTREAT A WOMAN

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. April %
Whitecaps surrounded John Lannon's
farm residence near Spencer and knock
ed At his door. When he appeared he
was bound and gagged, though he put
uD brave fight. He and his assaiants
tussled and fought all over his front
yard when some one shot him, the ball
going through his body and coming out
near the backbone. His captors tied
him 10 a tree and whipped him un-
mercifuUy.
Mrs. Lambert, a member Of his house
hold. was then dragged out and
whipped. after which she was warned
70 leave. She is the mother of six chill
dren, two or more OF them with her IN
and Eve children.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
LIKED JAIL so WELL
WOULD NOT LEAVE IT

WATERLOO. Iowa. april sc. H.
ANGEL, aged eighty. otter his first ex-
perence OF JAIN life. liked it so well
mat strategy was resorted 10 by the po-
ice % get him out. He now declares
.-e VIII return, aud is restrained only ~
s-nSeI wandered away and was found
On lAe street He said the wOmau's
ward, 20 which he was committed. fusr
suited MIN. on a ruse of taking a car-
rage ride about the city ne agreed 10
4tate the ward and was driven To a
Ialn- 4 guard accompanied him home.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
THAN IS REFUSED
DELMAS' LETTERS

NEW YORK. April 29.-Justice Fitz-
gerald. today denied a motion made By
counsel for Harry K. Thaw that the
clerk Of the court be instructed 20 re-
turn TO Thaw all the exhibits in the
trial for the murder Of Stanford White
Russell A. Peabody appeared IN court
as the representative Of Thaw. He re-
ferred especially 10 the letters written
by Thaw TO Dolphin NJ. Delmas during
the progress OF TIL trial These letters
were used In the evidence presented 10
the lunacy commission, which found
Thaw 10 be sane at the time OF the trial
II is Known that ThaW has expressed
desire for these letters several times.
aud II is supposed. for some reason, he
wishes to get them out of the hands Of
the authorities
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Ministers Reorganize.

The Alexandra Ministerial Association
was recognized this morning al meet
ing in Trinity Methodist Church. The
Rev. Edgar Carpenter. rector OF Grace
Episcopal Church, was elected president
and the Rev D. J. HUMPHREYS. pastor
Of the Methodist Protestant Church was
CHOSEN secretary. The following were
elected members Of the associate
The Rev, W ". Van Arsdale. ID d
trinity NJ. +. Church. J. r. Sewer.
Second Presbyterian Church: D. J. Hum
plries, Methodist Protestant Church.
Ihls association VIII hold monthly
meetings hereafter.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
WIFE ABUSES HIM.,
DRINKS PHENAL

PITTSBURG, April 29-Deciding that
he could not stand the abuse Of his wife
any longer, Shartle Crow. a well-to-do
farmer of White Ash, came to Pitts
burg, called on all the houses with
which he had had business connection.
paid all he owed, collected all coming 70
him. ate a hearty dinner. then went to
the Monongahela wharf. where. smoking
n cigar. he indited a letter TO the county
coroner. The letter finished, he put it
carefully in his inside pocket. then
drank a bottle Of carbolic acid and fell
dead behind some chicken coops The
letter read as follows:
Il, Sharue Grow, commit this act be-
cause OF abuse of my wife. She drove
me TO this t9rTlble act with her abuse,
with her hellishness and abuse of me-
My God, forgive my wife and forgive
any longer"
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
ADDRESS TO COLLEGE MEN
BY EVANGELIST SMITH

Fred r. Smith, of New York, who has
an interpational reputation as a Young
Mems Christian Association evangelist.
will speak at a mass meeting Of the
men students from the various institu-
tons Of learning IN the District of Co
lumbia at George Washington Univer-
sity tonight. Ernest Eaton. president
90 the college branch OF the Young
Mems Christian Association. will pre-
side assisted by II. B. T. Macfarland.
y. II. Warner A. NJ. LOthrop, Miles
Shand, United States Treasurer treat
and others.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

he cared for his life after It was saved.
Hicks has learned the value Of pub
hcity, and he has become aware that
the celebrity has to have nOurishment
in America today.
81 quit the stage? 1 should say not A"
remarked Hicks today That little
trouble with the train was only because
l lost some stock IN a faro game that
Jumped in value the next day so that
l had left about $1,000 slip through my
fingers In half an hour 1 was red-eyed.
and the train did not look so worse to
me. NO, sir; I'm making good on the
stage and 1t beats grubbing in the grav-
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
CATTLE POISONING
CASE POSTPONED

ROCKVILLE, Nd. April 29.-Although
no reason was assigned for the post
pOnement, II was announced at the
court house today by States Attorney
Peter that the trial Of Conrad Roger,
charged with poisoning stock belonging
to Oliver G. Henley. at Laytonsviue,
Nd, last fall, viii not come up en- next
Monday as previously arranged It is
not probable that the hearing will be
called until the November term OF court,
with Judge Henderson presiding.
Royer was indicted by the grand fury
IN March. He was forthwith released
on $1,000 bond Attorneys Dawson and
Peter, the latter a brother Of the State
prosecutor, VIII defend the accused.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Miner Hicks Goes Broke;
Seeks Notoriety by Bluff
At Ending His Existence

RENO. New. April 29.-Mlner Hicks
is rapidly coming TO the front in the
vaudeville business. according 10 his
friends here, who today announce that
his recent attempt at suicide" by try
ing 10 stop a Southern Pacific train was
merely a clever press agent stunt Of
more daring type than is usually en-
ployed. They say the public was begin
ming TO forget how hard he Fought for
life wSen he was entombed in the mine
at Bakersfield. Ca. and he decided IL
would be a good idea to show how little
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
FRENCH MINISTERS NAME
DELEGATES TO THE HAGUE

PARIS, April 29.-The council Of min
isters has named II. Bourgeois. Baron
D'Estournelle de Constant, and NJ.
Renauit as the French delegates to the
coming Hague conference. Baron de
Constant is now on his way back 10
france, aIter attending the recent Car
negie peace congress in New York
where he took an active part in the
Proceedings. NJ Bourgeois headed the
French delegation 10 the first Hague
conference.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
SUBMARINE BOAT
TEST TOMORROW

NEWPORT, r. T.. April Z9.-Naval ex-
perts and. il Is said. spies from foreigE
governments, are here today 70 witness
me maneuvers Of the submarine boats
Lake and Octopus. which are 10 leave
the Government torpedo ttati0n to-
morrow for q twenty-four-hOur test un-
uer water The crew VIII sleep and
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
.PEARY EXPEDITION
LACKS $4,000

NEW YORK, April 29.-Commander
Peary Is mournful because he lacks S6).-
goo 20 help him get near the pole. but he
hopes the money will be raised
Peary wants 10 start from New York
the latter part OF June. His ship the
Roosevelt, which proved her worth on
the last expedition. is now being pre-
pared for the next attack on the North
EN- ice fields. But the greater part
OF the $4,000 already subscribed will be
spent IN repairing the boat, and So 00J
more viii be needed for general ex-
penses.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
SPEEDY MOTORS ADD $500
TO GLEN ECHO GOLFERS

ROCKVILLE, Nd. April 29.-As re-
suit OF automobilists violating the
speed regulations of Glen Echo. the
financial condition of that town is in !.
oeclueuly healthy condition.
mayor Garrett, who imposes the pen-
alueS, SAYS that within the past few
months the town has collected fines ag-
gregaung about 500. OF this amount
nearly 500 was collected within tie
months of March and April
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
ENGINE CREW KILLED
IN RAILROAD WRECK

PITTSBURG. April 29.-1wo men were
killed and 100 passengers had a marvel
Gus escape on the wabash railroad when
the engine and one passenger coach Of
train No q leftN the tracks near here
and plunged into Charters Creek. forty
feet below. Marion Boyd. engineer. of
Rock Station, and Frank No Isaacs. IRE
man. Of RarbertOn. Ohio. were killed.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
CARRIAGE HIT BY CAR;
MRS. WOLF THROWN OUT

Mrs. c. S. Wolf, Of 81 Ninth street
northwest was painfully injured yester-
day by being thrown from a Carriage
which was struck by a Capitol Trac-
ton car at Eighteenth street, near CO.
lumbia road. Mr. Wolf and Mr. and
Mrs. J. c. Kennel were also in the car-
riage at the time but escaped injury.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Administrator Appointed.

In the corporation court, Judge Louis
G. Barley, presiding. to-day. the follow
ing business was transacted: George W.
Bontz, jr., was appointed administrator
OF the estate Of the late James l.. How
SON The court appointed John T. Har-
Iison, Samuel II. Bunt, and d Harry
Appich appraisers OF the estate
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Jurisdiction Over Ark.

The ark IL Maryland waters did a
thriving business yesterday, and so lar
as could be asCertained in this city no
action was taken by the Maryland au-
thOri-'es 70 raid IL. State ATTORNEY
Brent is OF the opinion that the authOrI-
ties OF NirSinia have a right TO act If
they see 1T.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
WANT NEW TRIAL
FOR MIDGETS
Alexandra Lawyers Ready
With Their Bill of
Exceptions.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
aTErgrA NTToprA Va go I.

Attorneys r. D Bumback and Howard
w. Smith, counsel for George AIidgets.
alias William Johnson. sentenced 70 be
hanged here May "A for the murder Of
Charles T. Smith, this week Will take
up with Judge Louis c. Barley ana State
Attorney S. G. Brent the bin Of ex-
cepuons which they intend TO present
TO the court Of appeals. when they make
application for a new irial for their
client
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Address by John Barrett.

At Lee Camp Hall this evening John
Barrett, director OF The Rures7T 81
south. American Republics. win deliver
an address before the Cameron Club.
taxing as his subject American Diplom-
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
"Crawford's Claim"

The play, "Crawfor5's Claim" win
De presented at the han OF the YOung
Men Sodality LyceUm This evening
Club.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Funeral Of Andrew Ford.

The funeral OF Andrew Ford WIS
held yesterday afternoon T6e Ie-s
Or Fisher, Of the Baptist Church
preached the funeral sermon. and the
burial was IN the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Attempt at Arson.

Policemen Henderson aud Jones yes
terday morning discovered that an ct
tempt had been made 10 burn two
small frame Houses in North Lee street
Dy starting fire in an alley between In.
houses. The IRE was eXtincuishcd by
me poncemen before any damage had
Teen done 70 the property.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Welcome to Dr.. Law.

A ministers meeting. representing the
different evangelical churches of mis-
city, will be held at the Y N. c. a
Friday at o'clock 10 welcome the Rev
d.. Law, secretary OF the national
council OF free churches in England.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
S. S. BRONNHILL
AND CREW LOST?

RIO JANEIRO. April Alt is report
ed that the British steamer BrownhHI,
bound FOR Rio JeGsiro. was destroyed
by fire during her ~oyagc and that the
grew persisted.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
.Milkn Bread Is Always Good

Every loaf Of Holmes genuine home
made Milk Bread is uniformly de-
hciouS and nutritious The best ma
teriais are used and the most modern
methods are employed IN the making
Delivered fresh and clean from oven 10
table. SC. Delicious homemade Pies. an
favOrite kinds. 20c. Holmes Bakery Isl
& + SITS. Phones E 144O & 1871
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

DEF &ENT OF THE INTERIOR. OHca
O the Superintendent T.. :. Capitol Building
and Grounds Washington. y. c.. April l6
4+.i.-Sealed proposals. Ia duplicate. viii be
received and publicly opened an he above
once on WEDNESDAY. NAY Is 1871 az u
O'CLOCK NOON. for Room Furniture. for
O1ice Building, House Of Representatives
consisting OF Desks. Tables. Combination
File Cases, and Chairs. all 20 be Constructed
OF mahogany and Chairs upholstered il best
quality leather. Specifications and photo
graphs showing type % furniture desired VIII
be furnished 70 responsible intending bidders
on application % the above Office The right
IS reserved % reject any or all bids. ana 10
waive tecEnicall-ies and iuflrmaIi-ies FL
LOTT WOODS, Superintendent L. S. CAPITOL
Building and Grounds. Approved JAMES
RUDOLPH GARFIELD. Secretary.
apI9.2g. "a. .. NV. d
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

Stun-ph & LyfOrd have donated to the
new Masonic Building Fund a 81 900 he'd
room suite; and w. B. Moses q sons a
completely furnished parlor. dining room
and kitchen at the cost Of $500. Voices
on these articles &c at the Masonic Fair
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
LOCAL MENTION.
When You Order GMaltD Bread

BE sure you get no other. Don't accent
something just as good" for no other
bread can compare with Schneider's in
Purlty'Hshtness, wholesomeness Grocers'
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at
Park Hotel Winter Garden. Rathskeller
n. Y. ave. and 18th ST. +. Endres. Prop.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

Hartung's High Grade Ice Cream and
Ices. los Florida ave. Phone.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

Printing and Developing, Best Work,
Reasonable prices. Krouse's, 9Th st. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

DEPARTMENT OF TIE INTERIOR. Wash
ingtQn, D c., april IL 19JI-SeaIed pro-
Rosals. N duplicate VII be received at tho
department until O CLOCK p II on
TUESDAY. APRIL So. 1907. and then opene1
In the presence OF such persons as may at
tend Tor The construction Of a brick smoke
stack for boiler house q the New Freed
mems Hospital, Washington. d c. Ia ac-
CoI1anCe with ne drawings and specifications.
copies OF which specifications and form OF
proposal may be had and tEe drawings in
spected On application NJ this Department
The right IS reserved 20 reject any and al
bids and . waive technical defects as The
interests OF the Government may require
JAMES RUDOLPH GARFIELD. Secretary.
ap-f 2326Z9
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

Riding and Driving Horses for Hire.
West End Stables. S07-u 18th ST. Phone
NJ 1850
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

TREASURY DEPARTATENT-OEce of the
91pertlsinE Arcnitecrr Washington. u. a.
APRIL l7Tn. lslI--SEALED PROPOSALS viii
re received az this Office until 5 O'CLOCK
T. A. on the 18th DAY or NAY 1907
ana then opened. for restoring the dupIIcats
gas ana water supply mains IN the s1b-ba-e-
.-t-ll clrfl19- trenches az the L. =. Treasury
bllulng, washington D c. lthe removal
or which was incident 20 the preliminary
Work IN connection with tie vectilztIug au-
paratus for the building authorized bv arr
OF congress approved March O. 1909 IN ac-
coflance with speculation. copies Of which
may ne had 4- this ofice al The discretion
81 the Supervising Architect JAMES KNOX
4A4LOA. supers islug Architect
ap26-6t-eod-eNSu
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. BUREAU Or
EHS CRAVING AND PRINTING, WASHINGTON
d. G. April D. lg01.-Sealed proposals VII b
received at this ONCE until D. m- NouEav.
May Is. 1907, FOR washing Wett.uc cloths
To- purchase OF pulp produced from the mac
GRAFTON OF securities. etc. and for DurClae.
OF waste paper and other refuse materials
during fiscal year beginning July J. 1907
Blank forms and other information win be
furnished intending bidders on application u
TEOS- J. SULLIVAN, Director Of Bureau
APPS mss
The Washington times., 1907-04-29

PROPOSALS FOR LIME STONE and MAR
BILE WORK Of.ce Of Building for National
Museum. Library Of COusress. Washington.
D. G.. april 20. Is9l--Separate sealed pro
pOsals for furnishing and delivering all OF
the cut buff BEDFORD LIME STONE. and
FOR furnishing delivering and setting in
place complete all Of the interior MARBLE
WORK required for the rUtunda iu the south
pavilion OF the new building FOR the Ma
ticnal Museum an this city. VIII De received
al this Once until O'CLOCK Z. n on
WEDNESDAY. MAY Sth. 1907. and then pIh-
lcly opened Immediately thereafter. Speci-
dcations and other information furnished on
application 20 this Office BERNARD 7.
GREEN. Superintendent OF Construction
anln. .lE. Is. ID % y %
The Washington times., 1907-04-29
Proposals.

OFFICE of the Commissioners of tie D.
LIlcL or Columbia, Washington D. g. April
=, 1871 SEALED PROPOSALS viii be r.
Ce-te4 az this ONCE until J. O'CLOCK EOON-
AfLiL 80. 1900. Tor o. site fG- u r-a15I
north q Florida ave, size 10 cGnrsfr T---
less than 5000 square let OF ground Al
eeFLlilc4te NOM the Collector or Taxes thar
lAe pldoer has deposited with him $1,000 as
a guarantee OF sale, 10 case the bid is ac-
celtel. must accompany the proposal for eaclf
s4ie- The Commissioners reserve the r.ehr
= reject any and all bids HENRY 3 81
2t1St atsLAND. HENRY /. WEST. JOHN
SLDDl-E, Commissioners. J.. e.
au-l-rr-.r-
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
Nationals Plans
For Men Season

For the coming season Of is07-lsos the
New National will be tenanted BY some
OF the best attractions on the American
stage. Opening early in September tbs
playhouse, renovated and beautifully
decorated, will offer a number OF at
fractions new 20 this city and many fol-
lowing that have made excellent impress
sions in New York. Among the more
prominent OF the first series OF offerings
viii be Henrietta Crosman in The
Christian Pilgrim an adaptation from
Pilgrims Progress" Miss Crosman
viii appear as Christian. the pilgrim 20
the land % promise. The famous old
characters in Bunyan's story VIII all
be in the hands Of capable players ard
the whole should afford one Of the sen
sations Of the coming season. Other
attractions that viii appear az the Ma
tional are The Silver Girl" The Step
sister" The Lion and the Aryuse. =
airs. Leslie Carter In repertoire. Ben
Hur," and Miss Blanche Walsh In a
now play.
The same eficieat executive STAFF OF
the theater viii remain for the coming
season. and the prospects FOR pros
porous year are most encouraging.
The National win open September Is.
The initial attraction has not yet been
announced.
The Washington times., 1907-08-25
MUSIC PREDOMLNATES
ON NEW YORK STAGE
FOR COMING SEASON

cages. IN balloons, on the tops Of lonely
mountains, and IN the shade Of secluded
spors. but IL has remained for the Hip
podrome management 10 make II POS
sible for some daring couple fond OF
excitement to have the bonds Of Hy-
men tied ia the most extraordinary
manner. The HippOdrOme management
IS Offering a wedding gift Of 500 to any
couple who. during the first week A.
September. viii consent TO become mar
ried Under water in the big HiDpodrome
tank, sheltered under one 81 the diving
bells used ga the disappearing mermaid
scene in .'Neptune's Daughter.
He-.s.a:tes viii have long season OF
grf-aA opera. Jose Van den Berg has
issue1 brilliant prospectus for the Van
GER Big Opera Company, OF which he
is pres dent and managing director The
season Of 1918 IN the West End Thea
ter, 18th street and West End avenue.
win open on September ? with a matt
nee. Among. the artists engaged are
Time. Mold, Miss Jennie Linden
Schwarz, Miss AIsgdo Dahl, Miss Ameda
Norton. Miss Nae Calder, Miss Grace
Belmont, Miss Albertine Margadant
Miss Pauline Perry, Messrs. Albert
Hubert Wilke. Robert Perkins, Joseph
sheehan, William Schuester, Alan Tur-
rer, George Tallman. H II Closkey
and Claude Amssen. The musical direc-
tor viii be John Braham. assisted by
Herr Braume. formerly musical director
/ Of the Stadt Theater, Hamburg.