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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
DIDN'T TESTIFY
FOR THE CLIENT

To do everything possible TO further
clients interests is most commendable
in an attorney. especially If the said
clients liberty Is in peril; but there are
times when a lawyer San do too much
for the defendant, as was the case when
Y. Knox. manager Of the Knox Ex-
press Company, was introduced as
witness IN an effort to prove that Alex
ander Gravett charged with stealing
from Dennis Afahoney. was OF a stain
less and worthy character.
The attorney was succeeding famously
with his case. BY his brilliant cross-ex-
animation he had succeeded IN causing
several witnesses TO contradict them
selves. lie had put his client upon the
stand and hRG him testify that ne had
found the money. don't know who own
ed II AID finally. as a grand coup. TO
crush completely the prosecuting attor-
ney. he arose and announced his in
tention OF introducing Mr. Knox, TO
whom he referred IS a man whom
everybody knew. TO testify that Alex
ander was an honest man.
Mr.. Knox, do you know the defend
ant?' the attorney inquired
Perfectly" was the reply.
How long has he worked for your"
was the next question.
oh. about three years" said Mr.
Knox.
Now. sir" said the lawyer conf
IDENTIFY I VIII ask you what has been
your experience with the defendant"
We've had TO discharge him several
times because OF his irregular pay
ments. said Mr.. Knox In tired voice
The defense looked perturbed. Small
amounts. no doubt?" he remarked.
Mr.. Knox looked stin more weary
Yes, small amounts" he said,
About % eents?" suggested the de-
Tending attorney.
Anywhere from . cents TO $500" said
the manager, looking as though he
wished the whole thing was over
That's ALL" said the lawyer hur-
riedly
And Judge MullOwny. who was presid-
ing. sentenced the honest Alexander 10
three months in jail.
Any Policy in Any Company Is Good
policy, but a policy in the Northwest
he
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
MRS. DAVID MEADE
DIES OF PARALYSIS
Alexandra Police Beginning
Annual Inspection
of Yards.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. APRIL

Mrs. Mamie Meade. widow Of Capt
David Meade. a well-known resident Of
Whiteposc, Clark county, Va, died at
Alexandra Hospital OF paralysis about
o'clock last evening. Mrs. Meade was
formerly Miss Mamie Snowden, daugh-
ter of the late Edgar SnOWden, and sis
ter of Hubert SnoWden. president OF the
common council Mrs. SnOwden was
about sixty-four years of age and was
highly esteemed by her many friends
both in this CITY and Clark county,
where she resided Her body viii be
sent 20 Clark county tomorrow for
burial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
ON ENGLISH ARCHITECTURE

George Oakley Totten. jr. viii give
an illustrated lecture tonight before
the Washington Architectural Club at
It's rooms. 72s Fifteenth street north
west. The subject will be English Do
nestle Architecture. with which Mr.
Totten Is entirely familiar. Many Ian
tern slides win be used
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
Death Of Mrs. william Haynes.

Mrs. Emma Haynes. widow Of William
Haynes. died at her home. 30 Pendleton
street al O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Haynes was ninety years OF age
she is survived by FIVE children. Her
funeral viii be held from her late home
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
funeral services will be conducted by
the Rev. ]. A. LETTERS and the burial
viii be in Union Cemetery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
Inspection of Yards.

The police are making their annual
Inspection of yards and alleys. They
are making especial efforts to have
alleys and yards cleaned and put In
sanitary condition before the advent Of
hot weather,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
GEORGE HOWARD ELECTED
GAS LIGHT TREASURER

George Howard, treasurer OF the Ma
tional Savings and Trust Company, has
been elected president OF the George
town Gas Light Company 10 I'LL the va
cancy caused by the death OF w. Riley
Decide. Mr.. Howard Is well known in
financial and social circles. and viii
bring to the position ripe experience
that will be valuable TO the company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
somebodv's Stealing Chickens.

John sorrell reports TO the police that
some one entered his chicken house;
back of his residence, go North Column
bHs street. last evening, and stole a
large number OF chickens.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
Larceny Charge Dismissed.

In the police court Justice H. B.
Cation presiding, this morning the fol-
lowing business was transacted: The
case of Alexander Brown, arrested by
Policemen Henderson and Jones on the
charge Of the larceny Of a horse and
wagon from Robert Arnold was dis
missed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
Republican Congressional Committee.

Chairman Dodge. Of the Republican
Congressional Committee, has called a
meeting OF that committee in this city
for next Saturday to consider whether
the Republican party viii place a can
didate in the field in opposition to the
Democratic candidate fer Representa-
tive
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
10 Arrange School Committee.

The city school board has designated
c. r. Yates 70 accompany the Alexan-
dria school exhibit to jamestown, and
have it properly arranged at the eX-
position.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
PROMINENT sALvATIoNIsT HERE

Mai. NJ. Elizabeth Barter, one Of the
leading officers in the Salvation Army
is visiting Washington. and viii have
charge OF the services in the army hall
$50 Pennsylvania avenue. this evening
and tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
German Club Dance.

The Alexandria German Club gave its
last dance of the season at NIcBurney' 8
Hall, corner OF King and Washington
streets. last evening. The dance was
attended by many persons from Wash
ingtOn. Baltimore, and the surrounding
country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
Funeral Of John A. Finks.

Funeral services for John A. F1nks
will be held at the home o. his brother.
William L Finks. al 7.3O O'Clock this
evening. The body VIII be sent to War
ranron tomorrow morning for burial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
Notes and Personals.

William Archer aud family have re-
moved from this city 20 BridgetOn, y. ].
Mr.. Archer was formerly employed at
the Belle-Pre Bottle COmpanys works
in this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
Colonial Musicale.

a Colonial musicale viii be given by
the Ann Mccarthy Ramsay Society,
Children Of the American Revolution. at
Lee Camp Hall this evening. The chill
dren viii be dressed in colonial cos
ruulp
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

Baltimore and Return, sI.zs, Baltimore
& Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and sun
day. All trains both ways, both days,
except Royal Limited. City Offices. 1417
G St, and 619 Penna. ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

C. g. S. Velvet Kind Pieases All
It's a pure and very rich Ice Cream
Druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

Miss Esther Woolls, who has been
visiting Mrs Phebe Deahl, in South
Washington street, has returned 10 her
home. in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

Mrs Phillip Ryan. Of Richmond, Is
visiting friends in Alexandria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

Miss Norma Leone jenkins is confined
20 her home. in South Columbus street,
bV illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

Military and social Washington was
surprised today to learn that MAJ.
Frances p. Fremont, Fifth United States
Infantry. well and popularity known in
this city. had bsen placed under arrest
by the military authorities and ord ved
before a court-martlal board on charges
involving conduct unbecoming an officer
and n gentleman. 1t Is understood that
the cha -ges wero brought on complaints
made to the War Department by credit
ors OF the army officer IN THIS ana
other cities.
Major Fremont Is the eldest son OF
the late Gen. John c. Fremont. the
famous Pathfinder" and the Repubii-
can partys first nominee for the resi-
dcncy. He comes Of q noted militaf.
family. and his brother. John 9. Ere
mont, is q captain IN the navy. al pres
ent naval attache of the American en-
bassy at Paris. The iatters son, John
c. Fremont jr, is a lieutenant IN the
navy.
Orders have been sent from the war
Department % Maj. Gen Frederick D.
Grant. IN command OF the Department
OF the East, 10 convene at Governor
Island court for the trial OF the army
officer. Major Fremont was sent 10
Cuba last fan with his regiment, but
upon charges being flied he was recently
ordered to Governors Island, where be
was detained for trial
Question One of Finances
The charges against Major Fremont
have been pending for a long time and
nave been the subject OF q careful in
vestigation by the Inspector Generals
Department It is alleged that Major
Fremont failed to meet his financial
obligations. which reached consider
able sum, and in other respects brought
discredit upon the army While num-
Der Of complaints are said 10 have
been made by Washington bankers
grocers. and sho5keepers. II is said that
most Of the alleged irregularities Oc-
CURED in Plattsburgs ~ Y, while he
was on duty 81 Plattsburg barracks
some two years ago.
The cOurtmartial board viii be made
up of nine colonies and three lieutenant
colonies, most of the members being on
duty IN the different branches Of the
War Department, some from this city
Among the latter are Col. Charles A. P.
Hatfield. Of the Thirteenth Cavalry,
commandant at Fort Myer, and Col.
Harry =. OsgOod, OF the Ssbsdstence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06
FAMOUS "PATHFINDER'S" SON.
MAJOR FREMONT, ARRESTED
viii Be Court-maraled at Governors Island On Charges
Growing Out of Alleged Financial Irreg-
uIarties and Bankruptcy.

Department. The other members OF the
court are Col. Charles Morris Artillery
Corps Col. George s. Grimes Artillery
Corps Gel. John n. K Davis. Artillery
Corps; Col Harry r. Anderson. Artii-
lery Corps; Col John d. c. Hoskins.
Artillery Corps: Col. Medorem Crawford.
Artillery Corps; Col Henry NJ. Andrews,
Artillery Corps; Lieut. Col. William B.
Homer, Artillery Corps; Lieut.. Col Will
lam p. Homer, Artillery Corps Lieut..
Col. William II. Coffin, Artillery Corps.
and Lieut.. Col. Clarence Deems, Arttl-
lery Corps.
Captain Glasgow Judge Advocate.
Capt. William J. Glasgow, of the
Thirteenth Cavalry. stationed at Fort
Myer has been designated as judge ad'
vocate.
Major Fremont was born IN Washing
ton. and appointed TO the military Acad-
envy from Arizona IN 1872. He IS nov
hfty-tWO years of age He was counls-
stoned a second lieutenant in 1873. was
promoted to captain April % 1898, ana g
major IN the Twelfth Infantry In 1903
when he was transferred 10 the Fiftf
Infantry, where ne Eas se=Fsd since
May Y. 1885. Major Frem0zt was com
inissioned captain and a-ls.stant adJu.
tant general Of volunteers and was re.
turned 10 the regular service the follow
ing October.
Filed Petition in Bankruptcy.
Major Fremont having become heavily
involved. il Is stated by War Depart.
nent officials that he fled a petition ir
bankruptcy IN the district OF New YorE
last Nay with liabilities Of si1.276 and
cash assets Of SIS. An army Officer
is not deprived of the right of citizens
to fle a petition in voluntary bankrupt
cy, but the financial showing made II
his statements is said TO have aroused
suspicion and led to a careful investi-
CATION.
War Department officials. are reluctant
to discuss the case, as the officer j
quite popular among them and owing Z
his social standing and family The
charges, II proved true, however, ar
sufficient TO bring about his dismissa
from the service BY the President
Whether there viii be any military OF
political influence brought 10 bear il
HIS behalf cannot be said. although i
has been charged that the President IA:
shown fayoritism in behalf Of the major
brother. Captain Fremont, who has haS
number OF choice berths, IN success
sion, the past several years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

Any Policy in Any Company Is Good
policy, but a policy in the Northwest
ern' is the BEST policy. Huske & Smith
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-06

similar TO that of coachman or butler,
he is a member of the ambassador s
household, and as such is immuns from
arrest.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21
Musical Recitation.

Although the Quakers as a sect
do not favor music, regarding it as
a proftless amusement INDUCED in
by the worlds people, there are oc-
casionally stories told which show
that the love of music sometimes
steals its way into a Quaker house
hold in spite Of discipline.
George Thompson, the famous
English abolitionist, while lecturing
in the British provinces stopped one
night with a Quaker family. He
was a great lover of music and at
that time was a good singer. Dur
ing the evening he sang 'fOft In the
Silly Night" which was listened to
with the closest attention. In the
morning his Quaker hostess appear
ed somewhat uneasy. She wished to
hear the song again, but it would
hardly do, she thought, for her to
request its repetition. At last, how
ever, her desire overcame her scru-
Piles.
George" she said, with faint
pink color in her soft cheeks, twill
thee repeat the words of last even
ing in thy usual manner %
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21
How Agitation
Harms the Railroads.

BY President w of thu South
EN- and with money invest hesitate at the moment
INE put railway property. The with money to
invest has no SENTIMENTAL favories He is not
guided by sentiment but by plain business considerations
He may and prospective traffic sufficient to make
railway profitable if charges that FAIR AND REA
SONABIE for the service performed arc permitted
BUT WHEN SEES ENACTMENT LAWS FOR THE
REDUCTION CHARGES WITHOUT DUE REGARD FOR REASON
ARLENEss AND sURJEcTNG RAILWAYS to- EXCESSIVE
AND INEVITABLE TAXATION COMPARISON OTHER
PROPERTY 1T Is NATURAL THAT HE SHOULD HEs-
TATE OR LOOK OPPORTUNITIES INVEST
believe that legislative which tend HAM
PER THE COMMERCE OF THE COUNTRY by placing bar
the railway development the sober
views of majority of the people.
Railways the United States have NOTHING TO FEAR from
their policies provided such discussion based
FACTS and recognition of the economic principles underlying
transportation Heretofore the railways have suffered
UNREAsONING DENUNCIATION but there has such
INTELLIGENT discussion of the transportation prob
country has been other questions
TRANSPORT
TATIoN THE REGION ECONOMIC QUESTIONS ON
THAN PARTISAN POLITICS. WE CAN
SAFELY ITS CONSERVATIVE SOLUTION BY THE
INTELLIGENCE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The pulling down and of destroying the old has cont
ued long without abatement be safely concluded that such
abuses existence have been SUFFICIENTLY EXPOSED
AND CURBED for the process of rebuilding begin The welfare
of the country the interests Of its and the prosperity of its
citizens demand the establishment of A NEW BASIS OF
STABILITY in the place of the old conditions which have passed
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21
The
House of Johnston

Our policy is small profits o.,
quick sales. That's why we sa,i
more pianos annually than ali otb o,n
dealers on the coast combined n'f
You probably read or are told br
agents of other concerns that thy ny
can give You piano for less th they
anyone else. But don't raj q I Lou
word, investigate yourself fns
statements and claims always looh
different when slood in a row Win
downright facts. Write TODAY for
beautiful catalogues, sent free on
request. vi
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21
Nolice Of Call Tor Bus for Road In
pf0YelleIil


Notice is hereby Civ bat pursuant to the
Order of the Board OF County commissioners Of
San Juan County, Washington made and enter
ed Al the October, io Z, session OF said Board
sealed bids wi i be received al the office OF the
undersigned Clerk OF said Board up to Monday
January 9th, 1908, at p m. Tor certain work in
the i'm proveInent of a portion of Road No. / in
Township IS, north OF range west W. M, said
work to consist of certain excavating and filling
in accordance with the plans and specific ttions
on file with the County Auditor of said county
Each bidder Is required 10 deposit with his bid q
cetiied check in amount equal 10 S per cent oil
his bid, aud in event that the successful bidder
shall fail to enter into the contract with the
Board and. furnish the Bond hereinafter pro
vided 70 within days after notice Of the award
of such contract, the amount of the check shall
be forfeited to the general road and bridge fund
of said county.
The successful bidder will be required to fur
nish bond in the full amount of the contract
price of said work of improvement. conditioned
for the due and faithful performance of the con-
tract
The Board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
j. W. FRITS.
Auditor of San Juan County, Washington.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21
His Heartbreaking Task.

Darling" said the new bride, Il
had terrible feeling of sadness
come over me this afternoon at 4
O'clock sort of feeling that you
were doing something that would
break my heart if I knew of it.
Think, sweet, what were you doing,
now, this afternoon at 4 o'clock"
81 was licking stamps" replied
the husband promptly, sSand pasting
them on envelopes" - New York
Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21
WISE BREWER BUSCH

Adolphus Busch, the millionaire
brewer of st. Louis, is getting vast
amount of free advertising because of
having expressed the opinion that laws
enacted for the regulation of saloons
should be strictly enforced and all
''dives'' put OFT of business. He
favors the closing of all saloons in
cities from IL O'Clock Saturday night
until O'Clock Sunday afternoon and
ingenuously observes that "this would
allow people chance to 60 to church
at least once on Sunday
Of course Mr.. Busch does not be-
lieve that the saloons prevent people
from going to church, but he has ap-
parently reached the conclusion that
the churches don't have ssfair deal"
when the saloons are open on the Sab
bath day. he may not be especially
anxious to induce men to s'hunger
and thirst after righteousness instead
of "Anheuser-Busch,' but he is
willing, and very likely even anxious,
to make some concession to the ini1u-
ences which are waging constant
warfare against saloons everywhere
throughout the United States. He
is shrewd man and has undoubted-
~ read the Handwriting on the wall"
in every southern state. He has &C.
cumulated his great fortune in the
manufacture and sale of beer on the
border land Of the south, over whose
vast area the temperance wave is
sweeping with wonderful force. Ac-
cording to recent article in the Sat.
urday Evening Post, Unless some
thing stems the present tide it is
matter OF months until there will not
be q saloon from the Potomac to the
Rio Grande, and toddiless Sahara
will stretch from Mason and Dixon's
line to the Cult Of Mexico" II is
not alone in the South that the anti.
saloon sentiment IL spreading with
wonderful rapidity. In the new state
Of Oklahoma tho sale of liquor 10 pro
hibited. Delaware is 'sdry" under :
county local option Law, and similar
laws are effective over very large por-
lions Of Vermont, Massachusetts,,
Connecticut, New York. Ohio, I'LL
nois, Indiana and Oregon. IN this
state local option Law VA defeated
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21
FOOLISH NEWSPAPERS

The Bellingham daily papers have
been INDUCING in a viciously acri-
monious controversy of late over the
question of the city printing. the Her
aid management accusing the Reveille
management of having made certain
''nefarious proposition" which would
have involved legal and perfectly
just charge for the work and fair
division of the proceeds. The Herald
professed to be outraged by the prop
osition. though the Reveille says that
it's competitor made precisely SINH
lar one the year before in the matter
of the county printing, and the re-
suit is that competitive bids we're sub
mitted and contract has been exc
cuted at price far below the line of
a reasonable profit.
Such competition is ruinous and
ridiculous and few institutions but
newspapers are foolish enough to in
dulge in it. There is no sort of rea-
son why the public should not pay u
fair price for its printing. as it must
for everything else required in the
conduct of publiv business. The law
protects the public against unreason-
able charges for public advertising by
fixing maximum legal price, which
has not been changed in this state
since the admission of the state into
the Union although there has been a
very great increase in recent years in
the cost of newspaper publishing.
Newspapers are among the worlds
greatest agencies of progress. The
constant aim of their publishers ia to
build up the communities in which
they are located stimulate settle
ment, promote development, foster
the trade of merchants who patronize
them and many who don't, and in
crease the value Of property. With
few exceptions they are earnest. con.
slstent and unwearying champions Of
law and order, good schools, churches
and high standard of living. It rare
y. II ever. happens that any news.
paper receives for it's public work
more than is justly its due.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-12-21

AS usual thing. enough money
is spent at Christmas time for toys,
dolls and the like to make large
cash payment on u
FINE PIANO. ORGAN or TALKING
MACHINE.
A piano. Organ or Talking Machine
brought home Christmas eve will glad
den the hearts of the whole family,
from parents down to the little tots.
1t is not mere toy, but household
necessity, an aid to higher culture.
thing of beauty and a joy forever.
Think seriously of this before it is
too late.
Select your instruments now, while
the assortment is complete, and there
is no rush, pay reasonable cash de-
posit and the balance as best suits
your convenience. 1t will be the
happiest Christmas of all; the one
never-to- be-forgotten. Remember you
do not have to pay all cash. A small
amount down and the balance in
small weekly or monthly payments
places fine instrument in your home
at once.
Write for catalogues, prices, terms,
etc. today.
D. s. JOHNSTON co.
Oldest and Largest Music Dealers in
the West.
Pacific Coast Headquarters for Pr
amos, Organs, Talking Machines, Vio-
Inns, Mandolins and Musical instru-
ments of all Kinds.
New Johnston Co. Bldg. Third and
University. Seattle,
Stores in Tacoma. Bellingham.
Everett. North akima. Etc. ETC.