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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15
Mr.. Thomas Point in Gas Case.

Corporation Counsel Thomas is go
ing to the bottom of this gas affair
in commendable fashion. He at
tacks the constitutiOnality of the
law which a accommodating
Congress passed, permitting the gas
companies to impose extortionate
prices on this community under a
load of dishonest, fictitious, and IN
fair capitalization.
Mr.. Thomas is right in recogniz-
ing that if this law is good law. it
probably viii justify the scheme
which the gas companies have so
skillfully organized. The members
of Congress who were responsible
for this legislative outrage would
not have dared openly to advocate a
like imposition on the people of
their home communities. They would
have known that the righteous and
potent wrath Of All enfranchised
community would revolt against
such a procedure. But the people
| of Washington have no means to
protect themselves. If a complais-
ant Congress hands to a group of
promoters a franchise to exploit
the town, there is no help for it.
| Congress IS the town council; and
this piece of legislation is evidence
that it is as likely to err as any
other like body.
But in this case it happens that
there was a bungle. The managers
of the gas companies legislation
provided that the judiciary should
make the valuation of the gas prop
critics, to be used as the basis OF
the inflated capitalization. Mr..
Thomas proposes to demonstrate
that the law is unconstitutional.
He maintains that making such a
valuation is not a judicial function.
/ The grant Of powers by the Con
stitution to the Judiciary included
no such function as this. There is
long line Of decisions. in State
and Federal courts, which seems
strongly to support this view. There
is nothing in this procedure of
Z making a valuation which brings il
within the province Of the court.
/ There are no parties to the matter:
F it is not a litigation; no issue is
I Joined. There is no court proce-
dure for handling such a matter.
and when il came TO actually doing
/ the work the court has turned il
I over to an auditor! There could
hardly be better practical proof
that it is not a judicial proceeding
/ Mr.. Thomas is entitled to the
earnest support of the District gov
eminent and of the people in the
fight he has undertaken to over.
throw this law. 1t viii be a long
/ contest, and before it is ended the
indignant protests of the people OF
Washington ought to bring about
repeal of the act and summary
prevention of such legalized rob
berry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15
CHICAGO PIONEER DEAD.

CHICAGO, Nov. 15--CoL John S.
Cooper, lawyer. civil war veteran, and
pioneer of Chicago, died early this morn
ing at his home, l95 Thirtieth street. His
wife is dangerously i'll with pleurisy,
and has told her friends that she does
not desire to recover now that her hus-
ksza5 ~ eA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15
HE KEPT STILL.

you say he is the wisest man you
known"
81 think So"
But he never says a word"
II know It."
Then how has he gained a reputation
for wisdom"
by never saying a word. Houston
Post
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15

Only fourteen babies in a year among
1,o21 Milwaukee club women. They can
never use the stork brand thers on the
product that made Milwaukee famous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15

It took an earthquake to haul down
the American flag on the volcanic isle
of Bogaslof IN Bering Sea.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15

Has Senator Platts declaration for
MI Taft punched the final hole in that
boom?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15

Isn't 1t about time to turn of the
water in some Of those immunity baths?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15

Walter wellman has sailed for home,
but not in an airship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15
THE REPORTER.

Third term talk-terribly troubling to
the trusts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15

Mr.. Bryan may find that halo an OBJ
structiOn in coming under the wire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15
Officers Don't Agree.

The testimony of Policeman Lamb.
who arrested Mrs. Bradley and VIE Ssa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-15
Was Talking as q Friend.
All She Wanted Was Justice.

Odd she appear to be in earnest, and
Gid she not say also that all she desired
was that he should do the right thing
by her children or child which he had
brought into the world?
Ayes.
Witness said that he had taken no
particular notice Of her eountenanee at
the time, but that she seemed in a deter
mined yet pleasant mood
Odd you notice any different eX-
preston in her eyes when she talked
Of killing Brown than at other times
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Government Has
Small Chance of
Recovering Loan

One of The most important problems
developing from the quarrel at the
jamestown Exposition Is that Of how
the Government VIII ever oe able TO
get back the million dollars that 1t
loaned to the Exposition Company.
It seems at present as II the chances
for q serious deficit in the payments
amount almost to a certainty. Up to
date, according TO Acting Secretary OF
the Treasury Edwards, the Government
has received something over 10000 in
three installments.
AS the closing date OF the exhibition
Is but little more than two months
of, and the admissions are not aver
aging much above 1900 daily. and the
running expenses must be met from the
daily returns. il is not within the pos
sibiHties that the $4,000 stu due can
be made good from the gate receipts
Secretary Edwards. when interviewed
on the matter. this morning. said:
I'VE have no lien on any of the prop
erty Of the company, except the gate re
ceipts. There has been some talk OF the
establishment Of a naval station on the
grounds. use for which the site and
permanency Of the buildings are espe-
oially desirable. It would require an
act Of Congress TO permit the Govern
ment exhibits at the exposition TO re-
main fo- anytime beyond the official
date Of closing, November 30
Mr. Edwards would neither deny nor
affirm that the Government is looking
after the gate receipts at this time
It is very questionable whether the
far could be opened next year with
even q fair prospect of paying running
expenses There have been plans IN
connection With the exposition for the
establishment of & suburban section on
the exposition grounds.
The only apparent way that the Gov
eminent can get even would be TO buy
the interests Of the bondholders in land
and buildings and use the place for a
naval station.
II was stated positively today by Mr.
Edwards that no special action with a
view to exPediting the collection of the
debt would be taken because Of Mr..
Barr retirement
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
FOUND OUT
A trained nurse Made discovery.

No one is IN better position to know
the value OF food and drink than a
trained nurse.
Speaking Of coffee. nurse of Wilkes
Barre, Pa. writes: II used TO drink
strong coffee myself. and suffered great
iy from headaches and indigestion.
While on visit to my brothers I had
a good chance to try Postum Food COT
fee, for they drank it altogether in place
OF ordinary coffee. In two weeks after
using Postum I found was much bene-
fitted and finally my headaches disap-
peared and also the indigestion.
Naturally, I have since used Postum
among my patients. and have noticed a
marked benefit where coffee has been
left of and Postum used.
Il observed curious fact about Pos
tum when used among mothers. It
greatly helps the flow Of milk in cases
where coffee is inclined to dry 1t up,
and where tea causes nervousness.
Il find trouble IN getting servants to
make Postum properly. They most al
ways serve IT before 1t has BEEN boiled
long enough. 1t should be boiled fifteen
TO twenty minutes after boiling begins
and served with cream. when Il is GER
tainly a delicious beverage" Read The
Road to MELVILLE In pkgs. There 5
a Reason"
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
JAPAN REPORTS
SHELL EXPLOSION
ON THE KASHINA
Eistof Dead Total Thirty
one, and Eleven Were
Injured.

OnciaI confirmation Of the aceident
TO the japanese batueship Kashirns, in
which many lives were lost and several
persons were injured. today reached the
american embassy in Japan and con-
dolences were promptly expressed by
both the State and Navy Departments.
The dispatch TO the State Department
attributed the accident 10 an explosion
OF shells aboard the vessel. and gave
the number of officers and men lost a.,
Ihuty-One, and eleven wounded
Immediately following the receipt Of
the official confirmation Of the calamity,
Secretary OF the Navy Metcalt sent 4
CablegTam Of condolences TO the Jap
anese marine Office through COmman-
der John A DOugheTty. the naval at
tache at Tokyo.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
FIFTY TREES SACRIFICED
TO RAILROAD IMPROVEMENT

Because of the work in eliminating
grade crossings In the southwestern
section OF the city along the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, Il viii be necessary TO
cut down fifty shade trees that have for
years adorned both sides OF Virginia
avenue southwest from FouF-and-a-half
+ 10 Sixth streets and on Sixth street
BETWEEN Virginia avenue and School
street.
Captain Markham. Assistant Engineer
commissioner in charge of the work,
mas recommended the removal Of the
trees.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
H'EINLEY HOMESTEAD
IS GIVEN TO PEOPLE

{ CANTON, Ohio. Sept. Is.-The Mckinley
? homestead here viii become a national
place for sightseers. Mrs. c. c. Bar
Der, sister of Mrs. Mckinley, who pre-
sented the homestead To the Mckinley
Memorial Association. has announced
a gift of $4,000 as permanent endow-
m-nL The house VIII be kept open
under the custody OF the association.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
LUTHERAN CONVENTION
ELECTS TWO DELEGATES

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept 1S-The thir-
ty-frst convention of the Lutheran
, Church in North America, which has
been IT. session since September 10 has
adjourned sine die after elecung dele
gates.
The Rev. Theodore Schmauk. presi
dent Of the general council, and the
Rev. Adolph Spaeth, of Pittsburg, were
detected TO represent the general co5nciI
az the world convention of Lutherans
which meets in Thuringia Germany.
ynext year
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Wants District Horses Records.

Property Clerk Hargrove, who has
charge Of the horses owned by the Dis
trict, has asked the Commissioners to
have the several departments report all
transfers Of horses from one department
10 the other in order that an accurate
record may be kept, and at the same
time avoid the confusion that has hitn-
erto arisen from this source.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18


: hve sons, Bronte. Paul, Robert. Frank.
and Francis. They live at Sl3 East Capt.
tOl street.
Knocked Down by Car.
Or. Reynolds vas knocked down as
he was getting OF the street car by a
big touring machine driven by Wynaan,
who is agent for the Stanton Automo-
bile Company. The machine was going
al a rapid rate at the time and il was
impossible for Wyman 10 bring il to q
/ staudstiu after seeing the imminent
danger of Reynolds. He yelled at him
to jump, but Reynolds evidently didn't
8 near the warning. AS soon as possible
~NVgInan stopped his machine and hur-
trled back to the man, VINO was now
PROSTATE on the ground,
With the help OF Fred =. Mitchell,
. who was ia the car, Reynolds was
picked up and placed in the machine
and driven hurriedly tc Casualty Hos
Z pltal, where an examination showed
tnat he was suffering from a fractured
satlll. His family was notified and were
with him up to the time of his death,
al i clock this morning.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
BARR'S RESIGNATION
ALMOST CAUSES PANIC
IN JAMESTOWN BOARD
lContInued from Is =. }

Of Sweden was expected to visit the FAIR
invitation list was made out by NJ
Tucker, which did not include the
names of some Of the exposition officials.
This did not meet with Mr. Barr ap-
prevail, and he gave Instructions for
new list. Mr.. Tucker is said 10 have
made the assertion that he would run
the social end of the affair, and Mr.
Barr could pay tile bills.
This led to a clash of authority and
Mr.. Barr sent Mr.. Tucker polite note
requesting him 10 turn over TO him the
members OF Mr.. fuckers stan who were
of the office for that department Mr.,
Barr had IN the meantime. appointed
Col Barton H Grundy OF Richmond,
as his representative IN this work
Previous to that. the social programs
were executed by Gwynnn T. Shepard,
secretary of the exposition, and finally.
| in order 10 adjust matters. meeting
/ Of friends of Mr. Tucker ana Mr. Barr
was called. Mr.. Tucker subsequently
made a public apology Tor his remark
that he would run the social end. and
Mr.. Barr could pay the bills. Suisse
Quent clashes Of authority, however, fol-
lowed each other so quickly that Il was
soon seen by Mr.. Barr that the situation
was hopeless. and he determined TO re-
sign.
Barn Served Without Pay.
Mr.. Barr has been receiving no salary
for his services TO the exposition com
pany. and was chosen at the instance Of
a large financial institution of the
South through his known executive abil-
ity and standing in the financial world
He pulled the exposition out of a finan-
cial hole, and since assuming control
Of the management of the fair he has
paid every bill and has ridded the enter
prise OF many financial obligations.
When several OF the issues arising from
, a clash Of authority between himself ana
Mr.. Tucker were taken before the board
OF directors. that body upheld Mr..
fucker and Mr.. Barr has determined
that II his services are to be merely
nominal and of no value IN the admins
qulsh the dictatorship
II Is asserted that in his efforts to he
the active manager Of the ext,ositf0n
ana IN his questioning of Mr.. Bars
authority, MI Tucker has been advised
oy Barton Myers, formerly governor of
exploitation ard auditor OF the EXPOSE
ton, who resigned from those ofices
"hcn MI Barr assumed control.
Where Petticoats Came In.
The further statement is made that
petticoats play a large part IN the diff
Guilty. as Mrs. Tucker is socially am
| bilious and wished 10 be known as the
hostess OF the exposition. The fact Of
the social honors being taken from her
husband materially affected Mrs Tuck
er's hopes and this, aided by the fur
theT ambitions Of Mrs. Myers 10 shine,
/ Is believed 10. be responsible for much
OF the trouble. Mrs. Barr II is asserted.
does not care for social hOnors and has
appeared only when IL was absolutely
necessary.
Stephen w Rolles. director OF pub
heity Of tlis eNI ositior, is at the New
willard When asked concerning The
resignation Of Mr.. Barr he declined 10
be interviewed
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Marriage Licenses.

William n. Beshn and Alice G. Poole.
Edgar II. Atkins and Katie E Arm
strong, both OF Richmond. Va
~ Woodward Brent and Florence
iReeder.
Riley BceI Hawnie. of Prince George
county, lid, and Nellie 3. Tucker, of
this city
Herman Hawkins and Nancy Hall.
Arthur G. COstan and Carrie l. Burch
both of Lynchburg Va
Ernest NJ. BUtz and Helen NJ. Paul
Moses G. Jeffries, of Markham, Va,
and EVE l. Pinkard. Of Burgess Store,
Va
Malcolm O. sechnger and Rosa. A.
Schwartz
Daniel c. Lear, OF Greenburg. Pa.
and Addie II. Hartel. Of this city
Humphrey Beckett. OF 'Lanham, Nd,
and Anna L. MastersOn, of this city
Alfred P. johnson and Edith NJ.
SWitzer-
E Alexander T. Evans and Irene Gibson,
or Ashgrove, Va
Martin a. Gleason and Elizabeth T.
William Dodscn and Georgia Mac
Donald.
CLYDE Reed and Laura T. Wilson, OF
Lancaster, Pa
John z. Young and Priscilla Colbert
LOUIS A Boulay, OF Toledo. Ohio, and
Mary V Markey of this city.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
VITAL RECORDS
Births

Ernest and Helen NJ Gichner. bow.
Spencer H and Pattie +. NuUweU. bow.
Frederick s. and Constance A Tyler,
coy.
Michael and Mary H. Briggs. boy.
Charles A. and Clara Il. Hale. girl
Joseph ana Lillian G. Hnlman, how.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Ingersoll Watches. 75c.

These reliable dollar watches have
a worldwide reputation. Choice Of
gold-hnished or nickel cases, fitted
with warranted movement. 15c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
SOC Table Damask. 1ac.

Highly mercerlzed Table Damask,
OF extra heavy quality, showing
six artistic patterns. Yard, 19c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
S1.00 Umbrellas, 39c.

Mems and Women's Umbrellas.
with mercerized gloria tops. best
steel frames and natural or fancy
handles. Values 20 800. Sc
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Untrimmed Hats,
Worth To So 10c

80 dozen Milan Straw Shapes. Sail
ors and SILK Fraid Hats, chiefly IL
black and white. Sold up TO 500
Special. 10c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Zoe Outing Flannel. 4sLo.

Soft finished neecy quality of out
ing flannel In pink. gray and blue.
Checked and striped effects. Yard.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
&c Ruchines. GIG

Odd lots Of dainty white and col
cred neck ruchings. In al the nov
city effects for fall. Length. SIC.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Deaths.

Julia L. Elliott. 50 years. the Port
Uer.
Charles B. Winship, p years, 1858
Thirty-first street northwest.
Max LENS, 63 years. L. S. Soldiers
Home.
T Lyle T. Beach, 20 years, Conduit road.
E Margaret J. Boykinn. years. Sibley
Hospital.
Louis Sarichimi. IS years. Capitol ave-
nue., Ivy City.
William Y. Kellogg, 81 years Govern
IDent Hospital for Insane.
John Macdonald. Is years, So r street
northwest
& Rachel A Magruder. "A years. George
town University Hospital
Ruth Q. Long, 2 months 90 Ingram
street, BrightWOod.
: Walter Morrison. hours. s2s T street
.HnrLheasL
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Handkercbiefs. nc

Lot OF slight -solled Handkerchiefs,
worth up 10 25c. Made Of daintiest
materials in many styles. Choice,
&c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
75c AlI.over Laces. 2ao.

Limited selection OF beautiful
Oriental All-over Laces Of highest
quality and most artietfc workman
ship. Yard. sc
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Trimmed Hats &c

One table OF handsomely trimmed
Straw Hats. that sold up to s6.3s
A variety OF correct styles IN black
or white, SSc.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
S1.5O Kimonos. 89c.

Long Lawn KimOaos. in plain
white with colored borders. or IN
figured effects. Made with yoke and
shirred back, soc.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
25c Neckwear. &c.

Small lot OF Women's White Wash
Neckwear, including stocks. ascots
and four-in-hands. worth up 70 25c.
&c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
1Oc Apron Ginghams. ssLn.

The Well-knOwn Lancaster and
Amoskeag brands OF fast color apron
ginghams. in checks OF all sizes.
Yard, &C.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Csc Hose 1EC
Supporters 49,. -

Women's excellent quality Hose
supporters, made with large
MORE pads, finished with four
wide straps of Isle elastic. All
colors, 15c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
25c Ferris Waists 1nc

Children's Ferris and Little Beauty
Waists. in sizes from 5 TO years.
Made Of best jeans, with tape but
tons. l0c.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
75c Waists. 49c.

Women's 75c Waists Of black and
white plaid Bingham, made with open
pleated fronts, and long sleeves. Ali
sizes. 4oc
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
White Waists, 59c.

Odds and ends Of 800. $50 and 81
Persian Lawn Waists. with fronts
trimmed with rows OF lace and en-
broidery. or with ali-over embroid-
cry. sc.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
S5.98 Skirts, 1878.

in full-pleated style, trimmed With
folds. Special, S3-75-
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Children's s9c Aprons. 2ec.

School Aprons made OF sheer lawn
with embroidery yoke and front and
deep edge over shoulders. Sizes 6 TO
J. years. DC.
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
.WYMAN GIVES BOND
AFTER AUTO ACCIDENT
KILLING DR.. REYNOLDS

CONTINUED from First Page.)
The Washington times., 1907-09-18
Knocked Down BY Car.

y Eve sons, Bronte, Paul, Robert. Fra
and Francis. They live at S13 East c.
t0l street.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
THE INQUEST.

At the inquest Sergt. E. E. Jones
and Private &C. Hastings and How
ard Sullivan testified that there was
some shooting around their post and
that they saw two men sneaking
around and that when halted they
ran. Hastings shot once and Sulh-
van four times.
r. e. Cooper, who lived near by
testified that he heard the shooting
10 or IL shots in all. 1t was known
that the soldiers fired only five shots,
the reports being distinctly different.
The verdict was as follows:
PURELY ACCIDENTAL.
We the jury summoned to inquire
into the cause of death of Lucille
Bibary fined from the evidence that
she was shot by gun supposed to
ia the hands of one of the soldiers
Vhidse H. LIST Rec. by 4 richochit
4 lth Ws sfdIsm
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
MAJ. E. B. BASSETT.
Fittingly Remembered By
Our Citizens.

No man in the city has had more
bouquets tossed his way than Maj.
e. B. Bassett, of the Third regiment,
KY. S. G. In addition to the many
expressions of gratitude from nu-
merous citizens for his tireless efforts
to protect the interests of everybody
alike since the morning of Dec 7th,
The State administration rendered
him the office of Asst. Adj. General,
but Maj. Bassett, on account of a
press Of business, had to decline the
honor. A pretty recognition of the
popular officer came as a great sur
prise to him last week when ne was
"held up" and presented with a
handsome revolver. Maj. Bassett's
admirers Clipped in and ordered for
him one of the most expensive re-
volveSs that could be bought in New
York. 'It shoots any number OF
times and will kill man from Main
street to South Kentucky College. -
is the way Maj Bassett expressed il
the other day. He will cherish it al
long as he lives and will make gooC
use of it should it ever be "up t.
him" to do so,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
" H.. |1|" 49,
SPEEDY TRIALS
FOR RAIDERS
Judge Cook Calls Special
Term of Court For
January 2
GOVERNOR TIRELESS.
State Authority To Be Tried
First, Then Uncle Sam
Will Step In.
GOVERNOR TIRELEss.

Circuit Judge Thos. P. Cook ar
rived in the city Sunday and early
yesterday morning held a conference
with Adj. Gen. Johnston and at its
conclusion Judge Cook announced
that he would call a special term of
the Christian circuit court to meet
Thursday Jan. 2, 1908, and continue
in session as long as necessary.
Gen. Johnston will be here during
the circuit court and Fire Marshal
Ayers will assist in gathering evil
dence to lay before the grand jury
until his term of Office ends, Jan. 2.
The state officials are jubilant ov-
er the prospects of speedy and cer-
tain convictions. Col. Ayres returned
Sunday from most important trip,
upon which much information was
obtained. A large number of the
night riders are definitely known
and the vigorous manner which Gov.
Wilson is going about the prosecu-
ton is causing great uneasiness
among those who are known to be
in sympathy with the raiders.
It is almost certain hat Gov. VIII:
son has had thorough understand
ing with President Roosevelt. tn"
state courts will be given char \
and if they cannot reach the crimes
the Federal Courts will
AXE charge and prosecute the guilty
parties.
The Italian. governments formal
demand leaves no other source pos
ible.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-12-24
SOLDIER BOYS
TO BE FEASTED
Will Have Christmas Dinner
Given Them at Hotel
Latham.
COL. HENRY TO PRESIDE
Covers Will be Laid for 12O
Strictly Military
Affair.
COL. HENRY TO PRESIDE

The city council Friday night, by
unanimous vote, decided to provide
a Christmas dinner for the soldiers
of Co. H, and also the boys of Co.
D. Councilmen Higgins, Randle and
Carroll were appointed and they ap-
pointed Hon. John Feland and
Wharton Crabb to assist them and
the sum necessary was raised from
the citizens in an hour or two Sat
urday morning.
The dinner will be served at Hotel
Latham at 6 o'clock tomorrow
evening, with covers laid for about
12O. There are 62 men IN Co. H and
so in Co. d. Adj. Gen. Johnston
and other military men in the city
will be invited. Col Jouett Henry
will preside.
Landlord Thompson will make the
banquet one long to be remembered.
The toast list has not been announced
get.