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The Washington times., 1908-02-13
Capitol CIub
Disrupted by
Evening Dress
Bird of Peace Took Flight
When the Boiled"
Shirt Appeared.

Peace has spread out its white wings
and sailed away from the Capitol Club,
that social organization" which was
but recently formed by the private sec
retaries Of members Of Congress amid
the slaughter OF parliamentary proce-
dure and the carnage Of legislative prec-
edents.
To-day Nelson r. Jacobsen, he Of the
sOTTel hair and tie CrumpacsIer back
ing. president Of the club. grieves. and
will not be comforteG as he faces the
impending dissolution Of this great as
sociation.
Peace, when il sailed away, did rot
even give the gentlemau-a parting kiss
It ali happened because of dress suits
Evening clothes and the lack OF evrn-
ing clothes have been tho sCimiters that
cut and hewed apart the cords OF broth
CrIy love that Cemeuted the members .Ct
the Capitol Club.
Some of the club members own dress
suits. and wear them as often as once
a week But others Of them do not.
Some of these latter have sought those
shops which exc out an existence oy
renting 20 young gentlemen such gar
ments as viii make them presentable
at evening functions.
This divergence of ownership of even
ing clothes has caused the damage.
Members Of the club have attended
White House receptions In thcir.~oy-0
clothes, Others have gone in clothes
owned by a firm and worn by q multi
tude And still others have stayed
away, unwilling to Duy and l1ath II
rent.
But. while each circle" has its views
and each set knows what Il wants to
do. there has arisen envy, not to say
jealousy. Gossip has fastened its fangs
on the club. And, as a consequence
the bird of peace SQuaWked loudly in
pain and then sailed away Its final de-
parture occurred when group of the
members. all in hired suits. attended an
evening blowout and looked with dis
dain uDOn those who stayed at home
and would not loosen UP for the even
ing's rent.
'Tis q sad situation.
Nevertheless. the gentleman Of the
he was from Milwaukee, and proved il.
too. by his appearance. are not ia the
lowest depths of despair. They are
tempting food wherewith 10
lure the reluctant peace-fowl back to
its old nest They believe that at the
next meeting Of the club all will be
well If everybody attends In ordinary
dress and If the gentleman who dragged
a high silk hat into the last meeting
will leave either the hat or himself at
home.
The day is not lost Although disso-
lltion. like ar exaggerated edition of
the sword of DamOCles, hangs in the
ambient. supported only by q moon
beam, the club may be saved.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
Gas Monopoly
Gains by Delay;
No Meeting He!G

Handsome service was done the gas
monopoly today by the House District
Committee when it failed to hold a
meeting.
Although this was the regular meet
ing day Of the committee ana a meet
ing had been called, a quorum Of the
committees did not attend and il was
Impossible 10 transact any business.
TOdays meeting would have been an
excellent opportunity for the consider
alton Of the bill for cheaper gas in
the District. 1t had been given out
that the COMMITTEES would be able to
take up any bill II chose as the street
railway bill is practically completed
A few more delays OF this kind will
strengthen the position Of the Eas mo-
nOpOly, which gets money in it's pocket
by every refusal Of the committee to
report the gas bill 10 the House.
Chairman Smith. of the committee
is out of town, but IL was announced
that air. Campbell of Kansas, would
preside as chairman at today's meeting.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
IN THE SENATE.

Senator Tglman presented a petition
from Alfred o. Crozier bitterly at
tacking the AIdrich bill as a Wall
Street measure
The Senate entered into a general dis
cussion OF the use Of banking reserves
which was participated in by Senator's
Rayner, Aidrich, Bailey, Clapp, ana
others.
Senator La Toilette introduced a bCl
relating TO the liability OF common
carriers 10 their employees
Senator Culberson introduced amend
ments 10 the AIdrich bill, recurring
national banks 10 keep their reserves
in their own vaults and also recurring
them 10 pay interest on deposits.
Among District bills introduced was ons
by Senator Elkins authorizing ex-
tensions in the lines of tue Capital
Traction ComDaaS
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
EXPLOSION
CRACKS PAVEMENT,
GAS FIRE FOLLOWS

A terrific explosion of gas in the
sewer conduit at the corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Thirteenth street
at O'Clock this afternoon threw the
lid Of the manhole about fifteen feet
in the air and cracked the asphalt
pavement from the car tracks TO the
curbins.
The gas in the conduit caught fire
and IL was necessary to summon an
engine company TO extinguish the
flames. Great excitement prevailed in
the neighborhoOd and hundreds of peo-
pie were attracted to the scene.
SJorekeepers in the vicinity say that
their wares were Jared from the
shelves.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
Troops TO Settle Strike
In Alaska Mining Camp;
Conditions Are Alarrnine
United States MarshaI's Letter Causes Presi-
dent to Take immediate ACtion-To
Make Trip in Dog Sleiqhs.

The President has decided to send
Federal troops 70 Fairbanks. Alaska,
on account OF the disorders groging out
OF the miners strike there.
Reports received today by the Depart
mem OF Justice from United States
Marshal Perry, at Fairbanks. were of
such a disquieting nature that Attorney
General Bonaparte FASTENED 10 the
White House. 1t was upon the informa-
ton contained in the marshaIs telegram
that the President decided 20 utilize
Federal troops.
Strike Cause Not Known.
The department IS without information
as to the cause of the strike Il Is
not known here whether the trouble
is due 10 a strike for increase of wages,
resisting a reduction Of wages, o. the
result OF the shutting down of the
mines II IS said that every union min
er in the town is out on a strike. 4
large number Of arrests have been
made. Department officials say. that
althOugh shots have been exchanged.
there has been no destruction Of prop
erty or serious injuries inflicted as vet
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
What Congress Did
IN THE HOUSE

The District Committee failed to meet
today and missed an opportunity to.
begin consideration Of the bill for
cheaper gas in the District.
The Census Committee agreed on a bill
for the taking Of the next census
which will cause the employment OF
200 extra clerks in Washington.
Representative Gillett Of Massachusetts
made speech for the enactment OF
new employers liability bill
Representative Champ Clark of Mis-
souri, made a characteristics attack on
the Republican marty.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13

Upon leaving the White House. The
Attorney General went to the War De
partment TO confer with Acting Secre-
tary of War Oliver.
To Designate Troops.
Following the Attorney Generals visit
at the War Department, General Oliver
directed General Bell, chief OF STAFF. TO
designate what troops shall be sent to
Fairbanks
Owing to the great difficulty in trans
porting troops in Alaska az this season
Of the year. It has not been decided
whether IL would be better 10 send them
from Fort GibbOn or Fort Egbert. There
are two companies Of the Tenth Infantry
at each post
Fort Gibbons being at the junction OF
the Yukon and Tanana rivers. about $50
miles by rail from Fairbanks. II ap-
pears to be more available Recent re-
ports from military authorities at the
posts show the temperature 10 be
ranging from 80 20 20 degrees below zero
and the ice fields unusually heavy
The only means Of transportation is
by dog sleds and il would require five
or six days TO make the trip.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
DETECTIVE GOES FOR PRISONER

Central Office Detective Parham left
Washington last night for Pittsburg. to
bring back to this city Otto VOnderh lit.
alias Albert Hoyt, alias John NJ. Boyd
who Is wanted mere Cor passing alleged
worthless checks on various business
houses. The man was arrested in Pitts
burg and held for tire Washington au-
thorities upon the request Of Major Syl-
NAStar-
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
Gas Company Fined
For Violating Law

The Washington Gas Light Company
was fined $40 in the Police Court this
morning for violation Of the smoke
law at it's plant at Twenty-siNth and
G streets. James S. McIlhenney, repre-
senting the company, paid the fine
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
PROF. NEWC0MB TO SAIL;
WILL STEAK At ROME

Prof. Simon Newcomb sails for Eu-
rope March il to deliver an address
before the InternGtionaI Mathematical
Fociety IN Eoms, April D. Two days
before sailing prof. Newcomb will cele-
brate his seventy-third birthday.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
OFFICERS HERE ON LEAVE.

First Lieut.. Gordon L. Kimbau
Twelfth Cavalry. and Second Lieut.
William II. Shepherd. Third Field Ar
Ellery are in this city on leave OF
absence,
The Washington times., 1908-02-13

BY means Of the United States Gov
eminent telegraph stations in Alaska
along the line Of which the cars 20, the
same checking viii be done The poinfs
there at which reports must be filed will
be:
The Washington times., 1908-02-13

In Siberia and throughout Europe the
checking will be done to Paris. and nof
to the United S-shz~~
The Washington times., 1908-02-13

H1gh water y.......-........ 0.?S y. m
High wafer tomorrow 6:12 am, 6:23 D IA
Low water tomorrow 1926 am. 1884 pm.
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
Check Stations in Auto Race.

The list Of stations throughout
the United States at which cars that
continue in the race viii be required to
check Is as follows:
The Washington times., 1908-02-13
MiSSOurian Asks If Pro-
posed Change Is Up
or Down.
Doesn't Believe Republi-
cans Love Roosevelt as
They Declare.
CHAMP CLARK,

Charging the Republicans with
trying TO work a 'stupendous con-
tidence game" on the American peo-
pie by declaring in their next plat
form for tariff revision, without in
dicating whether that revision is to
be up or down, Representative
Champ Clark of Missouri, Democra-
tic candidate for Speaker in the
next Congress, hurled another phi-
hpBic in the House today.
Replying 10 Republican floor leader
Payne's recent tariff speech. Mr. Clark
said
Mr.. Payne's position seems to be
Iarih revision and a maximum and
minimum tariff should be brought
Will Revise Tariff, Yet
The Republicans have had absolute
control OF all branches OF the Govern
ment for eleven years, and have left
undone in this regard that which thev
ought to have done, but il the peopIa
Will cnly overlook past omissions and
give them a new lease of power. they
Will revise the tariff either-1Jp or down
and establish a maximum and minimum
tariff with the Dingley rates for eftbar
the maximum or minimum. he is NOT
exactly certain which. and American
NoteLS are asked 70 go to the polls and
nuy these two tarin pigs in a poke .
Referring TO the diversity of oT,ir5o,,
concerning President Roosevelt. CLARK
saIu. O'' L
He cannot express his views u,on .anv
question under heaven, even noon % S1Ib
JeCt so prOsaic and threadbare a. H.
prospective state OF the weather VIII
out PTeciplJating row, his extreme ad-
herents, swearing that there never has
ot,,Il, oeen s1Sh -, a weather prophet on earth
the Garden of Ede.I with fami1p
swords, and his extreme enemies
FOcifeTating that he knows no moro
about the weather than does Il ground
hog"
Support Roosevelt When Right.
As to himself, Clark said he always
had md would continue to suDnort
Roosevelt when right, and FIGHT bin,
tooth and nail when wrong. Whatever
his faults and his virtues hoU,aya,.
Clark asserted that the President uoe
rot Democrat, for Democzacv. means
the least amount of government tba
people can get along with, while Re
publicanism means the greatest amour.
of government the people will stand
and Roosevelt was the apostle Of Re-
pubhCaniSm.
Turning 10 the Republicans he asked
how the Big Wigs" Of that party liked
Roosevelt IF you would be candid
yoL would confess that you are nor
half so mnch enamored Of the PresI-I
dent as you seem to be" he said. You
grow red in the face lauding him to
the skies. tor he is still the dispenser /
in-chief of pie, and Republican states ,
man bereft of pie is a spectacle TO make |
the angels weep"
Taking up the financial situation,
Clark said:
The Republican panic gave the lie
direct to the platform declaration of !
1904, that "a Republican tariff Is alvav, /
followed by business prosperity, and a /
Democratic tarin by business adver. |
sity.'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31
Moral Effects of Athletics.

Aside from its physical effect. the
moral effect of athletics, in the case
of the soldier at least, is of no small
value. My experience has been that
men are less likely to drink in the
football or baseball season. even
though they may be addicted to the
use OF intoxicants. And thus no spe-
cial effort may have been made along
these lines by those in charge of the
sports. The class of men who go
in for athletics and excel In such
contests are the most desirable sol
diers and the best all around men.
Still another advantage of athletics
is that good athletic teams and the
reputation for post of having cham
pion teams draw good recruits and
soldiers to enlist there.-Army and
Navy Life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31
Keeping a Cashier In Line.

Bank Cashier Ito prospective depos-
itor-Our system. sir, | fiatter myself.
is absolutely perfect. You literally
have only to drop your money at the
counter and go home without wor-
rying.
Prospective Depositor-But how do
you guard against possible defalca-
tions?
Manager--Sir, the cashier Is con-
fined in boileriron cage with only
one door. This opens on our patent
dynamic scale, which is adjusted ex.
actly to his weight, and If he were to
attempt to elope with the lightest bag
he would surely bring a bomb down
on his head"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31
Vibrations of the Sea.

Marine seiches," or vibrations OF
the sea, are pulsations usually having
periods of Is to 20 minutes, though
varying in different localities, and
they occur on coasts in addition to
the waves of short duration due to
wind and those caused by the regular
ebb and flow of the tide. They have
brought out various theories. A recent
study has been made by Prof. Gio-
vanni Platania at Catania, Sicily, and
he concludes that the principal cause
is air waves or variations of atmos-
pheric pressure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31
The Oldest Newspaper.

The king Pao" of Picking, China.
is the Oldest newspaper in existence.
II will soon celebrate its 50Oth ami
versary. There are a few journals
which were Graded about two centu-
ries ago. In 1706 The Postman" of
Norwich, England. was published at
a penny, but half-penny is not re-
fused" The Nottingham Journal was
Graded as "'rhe Courant" In ITO.
The Leeds Mercury" came on the
scene in 17l8, and THE Newcastle
Chronicle" in 1854
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31
At the Summer Hotel.

She Con their wedding trip in the
mountains)-"Carlo, what's that long
white streak on the ground over to-
ward our inn?" He-"My Lord! That's
probably our bill!"-Transatlanti
Tales.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31

Genius Of Common Sense.
Common sense II the genius of our
tge.-Creeley.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31

The committee finance submitted a further report,
follows Which motion of Supervisor Zeedyk seconded by
Wesgae accepted and adopted and referred
to the committee apportionment:
Your committee finance to which was referred the
notification of the Board of Education at Hartford in regard
the Normal school established
Hartford Michigan would that the county clerk
IS hereby instructed draw order to the amount of
hundred and fifty dollars S5O is allowed by the statute
The report of the equalization committee read and
motion Supervisor McApne seconded by Supervisor
Cleveland laid table until nine o'clock
morning.
motion of Supervisor Squer seconded by Supervisor
Conway authorized directed
of 0OO reported by the committee footing rolls
by striking of the assessed
valuation of the township of Decatur.
Supervisor Spencer seconded by Supervisor McApine
offered the following resolutions:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-01-31
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2lst, 1907.

Board convened pursuant adjournment; roll Called
quorum present
Minutes Saturdays proceedings read and approved
Supervisor Spencer moved that the bill of Dr. G. F.
Young of s2 so for treating Mary Crawford be
charged Calhoun county, she being resident of that
county Motion seconded by Supervisor Conway and
ried.
Probate Judge Anderson presented a request permits
sion exchange the type writing machine in his office for
machine
On motion of Supervisor Spencer seconded by Superv
c. Warner such request referred to committee of
three Chairman Virgins appointed such committee SUI
pervisors Pearman, Benedict and Cleveland.
Supervisor Spencer following resolution,
which seconded by Supervisor Pearman viz:
Resolved, That the Probate Judge shall give his person
his Office from II each m and from
45o each working day, except when his duties
probate Judge shall take him of town. and that he dis
continue the general practice of law.
w. SPENCER.
Supervisor Squer, seconded by Supervisor
Westgae foregoing resolution laid the table
The committee finance submitted the following report
which motion of Supervisor Zeedk seconded by Super
visor McAlpne, accepted and adopted:
Your committee finance offer partial report that
liabilities of the county of Van
Buren, for the ensuing year
County S60OO0O0
Soldiers relief tax ----.---- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10000
Bonded Indebtedness 100000
We therefore recommend that the following
spread apportioned upon the several rolls of the
county of Van Buren, state of Michigan
County S6O,OOO.OO
State 4|,oo'.9o
Soldiers relief 10000
Respectfully submitted.
II. ZERDYK
JOHN McALPINR,
F. A. BURGER, ? Committee
G. ). SHAEFER,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
Be Thankful
Various r3aSonS Why lpe should De happy
 and gad to-day,

Be thankful truly thankful, year happN an" rontcnci though we Stanird Oil We going down fcs pathway d frcc-an-cs jog pausng now and then,o ply or o pat some under dog.
 Ic thRnkfii you've of cIccry smile but think of yourself alone when pile Remember tla rompu;ins gold patent Noa inii ol iN Nho koW arithmetic Don't measure wealth as life charm or let head way Aou' find day. that Bump spelled think hes iarpc~ who k the lar nobody asks him how.
 Be lhankful might, gratitude that punEn n peek of brcakas ood that per- ing r from ,c poor bill which prove
 
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 Be thankful yoa tip me; don't quit the have unless you've ciucl around ahont inc Nan Nd craf,-uoiirirns work
 Be tlmnhrui your in Is wi lRi have that knockcr Capious please. you're conductor you have to take the blame when Mrs Pin head you'rt policeman and nave downtown beat yourc held fault cNNt@ mat happens n ic sTfri Nou Shcmd mNc stopped that should thug the fire ccf NonH ind without doubt tc street Is 'cd with sidewalk chiefs Mho could have il And if drive the ambulance drive fast know for those who cGli--Hnd then drive slow,
 tincs-or instance. you know that buttons antidoe though patient would be wrestling spools of "2O" and needle all hcr life
 Be 'mnkful if ,c doctors with the FREE M,i" advice diagnosed your case IS fatal when you dint have the price for rou or . you on, had a war
 Re the
 
 Iordl coal hasn't bound his factory district and burning Walmscy smoke.
 hautru summers drought had n sethnt is dollar house with tlousnnd-doar well Be thankful for the nickel shows and for the dime they keep wic' s thankfu--wc. reckon thcrcs just thing 10 do that's he glad EVERYTHING two myself. yours thankfully inc Mayor of No Mans Land
 -indionapois News.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-26
THE WOODEN STOVE.
Marvcls of Electric Cooking as Dem
 onstrated by Mrs. Hacrlin.

Cooking on a wooden stove is not im- possible and lt appeals 10 the house wife because it gives her the most san itary as well as the most reliable way of cooking thus far devised II means, no heat, yet hot, no stove to hlseken no scot, no smoke, no ashes, no match es. Tt means a low, medium or high heat as needed in the vessels and oven by simply turning a button It means stove that can be used on a highly polished table without iniurng the ta- he
 This apparent marvel in household economy Is what Mrs. A. r. Haerlin is practically demonstrating hy electrical contriVances i'm the morning and after noon exhibitions and talks given by the United Illuminating Co. of this city in their temporary quarters, 81 Center street which are free and to which the ! public is Invited.
 ! All the cooking utensils u4od are ] made of one price of spun aluminium l no scams to come undono if current ln- 1 Intentionally Is turned on or overlooked 1 They are casy to clean and keen l clean. as there is no flame to soil them. ] The broiler scars fine meat so quickly l that all its juices are retained. The 1 pancake erddlc needs no greasing i therefore there ia no grease in the cakes or Odor In the room The cook CTS are combination affalrs-the bottom f for pot rOasts, cooking vegetables, fry ling doughnuts, otc., or put water in it and usc it as double .boiler or use as steamer when SO wanted. The oven is the best part of the outfit inasmuch as it bakcs with a perfectly reliable heat, either low medium or high, SC that ono takes no chances in baking Oi roasting or in going away after once having tried and timed the baking or roasting While it will generate intense l heat inside the heat outside is hardly noticeable Coffee can bc made or your dining room table CcOffce of inc most exquisite fayoD and the cost of cooking it Is less than one cent fol six cups.
 For general cooking the cost is far less than coal and you avoid all the delays and disadvantages that are in- cideut to q range,
 Among the cdibrs cooked bY Mrs
 Haerln and offered to those present tC
 test their excellence are rarobits new.
 bergs. cakes mullins biscuits, coffee
 fudge, short cakes etc.