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The sun., 1908-03-24
Infant Asylum TO he Enlarged.

P.aus have been filed with Building Super
ir'eNdenl Murphy for enlarRing the four
Norv building Of the New York Infant
Ns'.um al the corner Of Amsterdam avenue
dun NiRly-hrst street by the addition Of
'hr'n nov stories which are to he fitted as
~ acrn hospital wards and named AZ a
memorial of tho old Marion Street Hospita
Neal Prince street, which was the original
maternity hospital Of the city. The addi'
non will cost $50 600 The architect 10
harIes Nolz.
The sun., 1908-03-24
BROOKLYN WANTS PROF. BURTON
He May he called From Yale TO the church
Of the PILGRIMS.

The Rev. NJ. lie Roy Burton, professor
in Yale College, is likely to receive soon
unanimous call to the psstorate Of the
Church Of the Pilgrims in Brooklyn, which
has been vacant since the resignation OF
the Rev Or, Dewey.
The committee which has had charge
Of the selection Of a new pastor favors
Prof. Burton as its first choice, and as soon
as IL IL. known that he would accept II the
call will be rendered.
The sun., 1908-03-24
Chnnre, IN oLnns, nme Town.

Nnat was announced as the ?25th perform
md Dil are PLAYING. was celebrated At
he Circle Theatre last nignt by few
changes in the snow Edna Dorms ap-
ncared in the role OF im0 Peach in place
Of Edyth Whiteley, and a new feature, the
.,itoma quartet was brought on from
.e Coast 10 assist in singing MY Cigarette
Maid
The sun., 1908-03-24
COZ. JOIN SON,S DENIAL.
Repudlates Report OF Ills Sentiment,
Printed In Every bOdy'S Magazine"

ETulNVN w fNtINuOb! "HsaIWC'
NIINNEAPoLs, March q. Gov. Johnson
speaking Of an article by Charles Edward
Russell in the April Erorybody's Magazine
to-day said:
The article is entirely mistaken as to my
position regarding trusts and associated
evils that affiict the country. Whether II
is purposely mistaken or not | shall not
atte ,npt TO say. The attitude ascribed to
me Is absolutely untrue
As is generally known from my many
public utteranCes on the very question,
have no sympathy with so-called predatory
Interests. told Mr., Russell in my con.
yersation with him that believed the
way 10 curb these interests was 10 remove
special privileges given these interests
in tariff schedules
Naturally ! am averse 20 discussing
the article and believe that my position is
sufficiently well understood generally to
make discussion unnecessary
The sun., 1908-03-24
VIA, FIND Job for John Mitchell.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March sS John
Mitchell, retiring president Of the United
Mine Workers. will on Saturday 60 to
Washington TO confer with President Roose-
welt regarding a commission 10 investigate
conditions in the Panama Canal Zone.
The sun., 1908-03-24
rETRtzzINI N "TRATIATi."
W"r Latest Appearance a. NiOlettA O,s.
tinEuished by several new Gowns.

tinEuished by several Ne" Gowns.
The usual large audience filled the Man
haitian Opera House last evening 10 hear
Mine Tetrazzni The opers was Ia
Traviata. in which this singer has already
been heard plentifully by this public. The
OF the role Of Vioietto was distinguished
last evening from her preceding appear
ances in the same part was by the fact
that she wore several new gowns VI.
Blss was the Alfredo and shared IN the
honors. while NJ Ancona as Georgio GermOri
was also applauded. NJ Crabbe was the
DR.. Gysnuiif, and the other parts were
distributed between Miles Zaccara and
Severina and NM Nenturini, Fossetta
and Reschiglian
Mr.. Campsnin was in the conductors
chair
The sun., 1908-03-24
Caneste Give, 81 900 to riremcn, Fund.

Andrew Carnegie has contributed 5000
10 the Firemen's Memorial Fund. This
donation from Mr.. Carnegie with others
received yesterday by Gen, Thomas l..
James. treasurer. brought up the total Of
the fund 10 S27, ,S8722
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
CHILD IS STOLEN
At MOTHERS SIDE
Mrs. Lally Thinks Husband,
of Standard Oil, Is
Responsible.

PITTSBURG. July IA daring case
of kidnapping was brought TO the atten-
ton Of the police today. Yesterday aft
ernoon at o'clock, in a. crowded down.
town department store, Lester Ryan
Lally, four years old. was snatched
from the hands Of his mother, Mrs.
Vivian r. Lally. of Oakdale.
The kidnaper IS unknown TO Mrs.
LaIly, although she got an excellent
idea of his general appearance. After
snatching the child he hurried away
and was lost
Three years ago the Queens county
court Of New York granted Mrs. Laliy
separation from her husband, Wilkin-
son LaIly, who has been connected with
the Standard Oil Company in New
York. Since that time. Mrs. Lally de-
clared this morning. he has made many
Attempts TO take from her their only
child, which was granted her by the
court 1T the time OF their separation
Five years ago the wedding Of Miss
Vivian Russell and Wilkinson Lally
was a society event in Brooklyn. Mr..
I.aIly was a graduate Of Princeton
and after spending four years caring
for HIS fathers real estate In Albany,
embarked in business with an independ-
ent concern. which was later absorbed
by the Standard oil Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
BOYS SPINE HURT
BY WOMAN'S Joke

PHILADELPHIA, July 14.-while sit
ting in a chair watching 4 moving pic
ture exhibition On Girard avenue, a
woman. in a spirit OF mischief, pulled a
chair from under Samuel Mehr. fifteen
years old, Of S11 Parrish street. The
icy tumbled to the floor and sustained
injuries Of the spine which may make
him a cripple for life.
Ihe boys cries Of pain almost caused
q panic in the darkened room. As
soon as the woman who had pulled out
the chair realized that the boy was Sc ri
Ously injured. she hUrriedly left the
place. The injured boy was taken 20
the Children's Homeopathic Hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
WAGES OR MUTINY
TURKS ULTIMATUN
Disaffected Troops and Rev
olutionistS in Macedonia
Anger Sultan.

CONSTANTINOPLE. July 1.-THE
mutiny Of the Sultan's unpaid soldiers
in various Macedonian garrisons IS
spreading, and today the Turkish ruler.
beside himself with rage. dispatched a
new force to Monastir with orders TO
punish the deserters in TIE most relent-
less manner. The mutin- OF the Mon
astir garrison. the strongest in Turkey,
followed the rebellion Of the garrison at
Kastoria, as exclusively told in these
dispatches Saturday.
The Monastir garrison placarded the
walls OF the barracks with signs read
ing: I'VE want our money" The revo-
lutionists of Macedonia, who had been
under suspension for a long time. have
seized upon the disaffectiOn among the
troops to become active, and have taken
the part Of the striking soldiers.
The porte sent 200 secret service men
and eleven officers Of the Seventeenth
battalion of light infantry TO MOnastir
to learn the real situation. These men
arrested q large force Of soldiers. and
on their representation to the Sultan,
new troops were sent TO take over the
garrison These new troops have now
been won over 20 the cause of the
mutineers. as they learned that the
latter had not been paid for months. The
secret service men learned that the as
sacslr5 Of Gen. Semsi Pasha, in Sa-
lOnice, were officers Of the Turkish
troops.
The Macedonia situation has thor
Oughly alarmed the Sultan. and he is
pleading with HIS troops 10 stand firm
in the suppression Of the rebellion
among the Macedonian troops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
Woman Sues District Banks
To Eyoin Use of Notes

Henry F. woodland. OF Birney & wood
ard, counsel for Mary Heiberger, who
some weeks ago brought suit against
the Merchants and Mechanics Savings
Bank and others. to enjOin the use OF
notes aggregating ST. 900. which she al
legged she signed without any considera-
ton under the impression that in some
way they would benefit her husband
today fled a long list OF interrogatories,
which Eldridge z. Jordan, president Of
the bank. r. called upon 10 answer
The interrogatories are in the form Of
an amendment 10 the original bin OF
complaint. Justice Wright this morning
granting leave 20 amend.
In the suit. Mrs. Heiberger. in addi-
ton to the bank, named the District
Title Insurance Company, Harold Nc
Dowel, Eldridge E Jordan, and George
r Linkins as defendants. The last two
were sued as trustees. Mrs. Helberger
having signed a deed of trust on her
interest in the estate of her late father,
John ". Nairn, TO secure the notes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
TOday'S Vital Records.
Births.

6lII0S.
Guy s. and Florence +. Totten, girl.
Robert y. and Ethel Thomas, boy.
Harry a. and Mary B. Pixton, gill
Harry and LOrena POrtCh. boy.
Charles u. and Lula NJ. McCauley. boy.
Martin and Margaret X. Schilling, girl.
James II. and Sarah A Mills, boy
Abraham and Becky Norris, girl
VIM. II. and Ada NJ. Lawton, boy.
John and Lula Lynch, boy.
Harmon A and Edith 3. Lunsford. boy.
Allison w. and Fannie NJ. Hoover, girl
Bert and Helen Howard. boy.
Charles 3. and Marie Hughes. boy.
Joseph and Alice German, boy.
Bernard A and Nellie l. Eslin. boy.
William @. and Addie NJ. Devlin. boy.
William T. and Nettie ]. Collins, girl.
Charles II. and Minnie B. Donohue, boy.
Eugene and Alice NJ. Davis, girl.
Edward J. and Eva Court, girl.
James D. and Julia L. COberth, boy.
Lewis J. and Ida P. Battle, girl.
Raymond r. and Nellie Q. Burrows
girl
James B. and Edna NJ Brown, boy.
RObah i. and Adelaide P. Beard, girl
Shipley. jr., and Annie r. Brashears
girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
DYNAMITE IS LAID
FOR NIGHT RIDERS"
Tennessee Citizens Resort to
Extraordinary Measures to
Stop Depredations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 1.-THE dep
relations Of the Might Riders have
caused the citizens OF TiptonviIle, n
Lake county, 10 adopt extraordinary
measures for their mutual protection.
Five hundred pounds Of dynamite have
been planted IN mines in various places
IN the county likely 10 receive vIslC
from the riders and a committee from
the Law and Order League. named
for the purpose, has ocen trimmed 10 set
OF the mines az the proper moment
The jail IN that county containing sus-
poets was surrounded last night and the
inmates told that a dummy hanging
10 nearby telegraph pole was a rep
reSentative Of one OF their lumter who
had refused 20 talk waec requested.
As a result, II is said that considerable
light was thrown on the operations e
the Night Riders by those OF heir num-
Der in jail
Five hundred men have been arrested
IN the fourth judicial district for al
legged night riding" The arrests were
based on information furnished from
Obion county Other arrests VIII fol-
low It is said that many prominent
men are under suspicion Of being in
terested with the deprcdatOrs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
NIKADO'S CABINET
IS NAMED TODAY
Retrenchment Now to Be
Policy of the Japanese
Government.

TOKYO. July 14-Retrenchment is to
be the policy OF the japanese govern
ment. This VIII be continually urged
upon the new portfolio which VIII soon
be IN complete control Of government
affairs. The announcement OF the new
cabinet is expected 20 be formally made
this afternoon, although It may be de-
layed on account OF public feeling. which
has arisen over the general condition OF
public affairs.
Aside from the war and navy depart
ments. the heads % which Will not be
changed. the following Is said 10 be the
official list OF appointees TO the new
cabinet
Count Katsura-Prem.er and minister
OF finance.
Baron misunderstanding Of home af-
fairs.
Ambassador KOmura (to England)-
Foreign secretary. but in his absence
ViscOunt Terachi will act.
Viscount Okabe-Department Of JUS
tice
N. Komatusubara-Depa Of Ed
ucation.
NJ. Communication.
NJ. OuTa-Agriculture and commerce
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
Many Permits Issue.
Girls Are Healthier,
j Examination PrOpeS
Hats of to the girls.

1ots on TO the girls
Ordinarily, the youngster who kicks
about the streets and lives in the open
air is considered the toughest PROPOSE
tion in the market, physically Girls
of the same age are supposed to be
tender young things, likely to keel
Dver with the first stiff breeze
Washington girls between the ages
of twelve and sixteen years show a
better degree of physical development
than do the boys, according to figures
given out by R. o. Wilmarth at the
Franklin School this morning
Mr.. Wilmarth is busy examining
youngsters who are anxious to say
good-by to school days and go to work.
According TO the recent ordinance al
children must submit to a satisfactory
mental and physical examination.
II have issued since June 30 just ex-
actly 1544 work certificates" said Mr.
Wilmarth this morning. Il have eX-
..n.ined nearly LOO, and rejected about
seyenIy-five boys and only two Gfriz
for physical ailments. While the NUM-
Der Of applicants includes more boys
than girls, yet the percentage Of re-
iections in the case Of the boys is con
siderably greater"
Mr. Wilmarth states that in the ma
iority of cases heart and lung trouble
bar the youthful applicant.
1t Is expected that by August !, the
bulk of Mr. Wilmarth's task in issuing
the work certificates viii have been
completed, and then Will start the task
of allotting badges TO the little Out-O1-
doors wage earners-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
ENJOYS DISCUSS
PEACE TO SOUTH

Plans for the restoration and main
tenance OF order IN Central America
were the subject OF a series of CON
ferences today Of Secretary Bacon with
Ambassador Creel, of Mexico, and the
ministers OF the republics. Minister
Calvo. OF Costa Rica, and Minister Co
rea, OF Nicaragua. called on Secretary
Bacon early in the day. Ambassador
CreeI came afterward by appointment
Though no statement was given out,
Il is understood that the plan under
discussion wsSs one agreed upon by the
President. Secretary Root, and Assist
ant Secretary Bacon, at Oyster Bay.
Emphatic notice was given the Central
American representatives that their
governments must observe neutrality or
be disciplined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
Son Dies on Parents Grace
His Grief Too Great to Bear

tioniess form ana then he noticed a
thin stream of blood which had trickled
from tho dead mans face across the low
headstone at the foot of the grave. Upon
closer investigation ne found a 81
caliber revolver clenched in Smiths
hand.
Proctor ran out Of the cemetery and
notified a policeman. Together the two
men returned 10 the body, and satisfied
themselves that the man was dead.
When the pockets of the dead man
were examined an old locket. containing
q picture. later Identified as that OF
Smiths dead mother; a pawn ticket, a
foGr-leafed clover, % cents, and two
letters addressed TO himself at HIS home
at 1897 Fairnount avenue were found.
The body was taken by patrol Wag-
on TO the morgue. Later il was taken
TO his late home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
ENGINEERS OFFICERS
CHANGE STATIONS

A number Of changes in the stations
of the officers Of the Corps Of En-
gineers We're ordered today by the War
Department as the result OF the recent
appointment Of Colonel Marshall as
head Of the corps.
Lieut. Col. James G Sanford is or
dered from Philadelphia 10 Newport,
at the head Of the engineering district;
Major Thomas II. Rees. from command
Of the Third battalion to take charge OF
the stati at Chicago 70 relieve Col
William II. BiXby; Major Herbert
Deakyne, in addition TO his duties IN
charge Of river and harbor works at
Philadelphia, IS placed in charge OF the
Wilmington engineering district; Lieut..
Col. Solomon W. ROessler takes station
at New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14

In the questions Bir. Jordan, WHO is
president Of the bank and OF Jordan &
Co, a real estate firm, il asked
what commissions were proposed 10 b.
paid him, the bank. or the real esta-e
company. and who promised tie pas-
ment Of i9 per cent on the amount to
be borrowed
He - asked also whether The bank
holds note for $500 signed by Owen
owen and George =. Wagner. aid in
dorsed by Frank ]. Heiberger ard Mrs.
Helberger. and whether il was the tn
tehtlon Of Mr.. Jordan or GCorgc y
wagner that from the proceeds OF. the
loan 10 AIRS. Heiberger the s 900 note
should be paid.
Some OF the other questions IRE.
State whether tie notes executed
BY Mrs Heiberger are now H. posses
5, n Of the defendant, the District Title
Insurance Company, or Whether they
ere n the possession Of the defendant
bank"
state what disposition was to be
made Of the 81, 0O02"
In the original bill Of complaint the
court was asked 20 declare the trust
void and 70 enjoin the use Of the notes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
ROBBERS FOILED
BY CHANCE CALLERS

SAN FRANCISCO. July 1.-TWO day
light robbers had a lively time today
when they attempted to steal the cash
drawer Of Frank Takahanls store.
The thugs entered the place and with
out a word attacked its proprietor,
beating him badly. Then, while one
held him, the other made a dash for
the cash drawer.
AT this Juncture Attorney D. J. Dono-
van and Q. L. Kenney, both Of them
husky men, came in and took a hand.
The robber who held Takahani went
down from 4 hard left by Donovan
and Kenney felled and sat on the other
until the arrival OF the police.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
FAILS TO ESCAPE;
BURIED 90 HOURS

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July I4-Prac-
tically buried alive for ninety hours with
out food or water was the experience
OF John Robertson. a young convict.
who sought 10 escape by hiding in a
hole beneath the floor of the pattern
room ar tina prison until opportunity
should offer 20 get over the wall
When his disappearance was noted the
prison authorities ordered additional
guards on the walls and locked up
RObertSOn'S cell mate. thus cutting on
his only chance for a supply Of food
and drink. Incidentally the mans hid
ing place was covered over with iron
pots. Then some one remembered the
hole under the pattern room and mE.de
an investigation Robertson was found
nearer dead than alive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
GIRL A SUICIDE,
BUT NOT SLAYER

NEW YORK, July 14-Driven into
1nelancholia by the fear Of consumption,
Catherine Garritty. a pretty young girl
of 1O7 East Eighty-ffth street, employed
in a Sixth avenue department store,
committed suicide in Central Park by
swallowing cyanide Of potassium
The nature of the poison used gave
rise uniustly to q police theory that
the girl was in some way connected
with the case Of DR.. William II. Wilson,
of Philadelphia. who was poisoned by
ale in which cyanide of potassium had
been placed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
Died

SOLAN-On Monday. July 13. 1908. at SIS
p m, MICHAEL H. husband OF Ellen
SOlan.
Funeral from his late residence. 1914
North Capitol street, wednesday, July l.,
at $50 a. m; thence 10 st. Aloyslus'
Church. where mass will be said for the
repose Of his soul at O. clock. Interment
at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. II
SHEA-On Sunday morning. July II. 1908.
JOHN, the beloved husband OF the late
Maria Shea aged seventy-six years and
nine days
Funeral viii take place from his late res
idsnce. 325 Maryland avenue southwest
Wednesday morning. July Is, at $50 o. clock
thence TO st. Dominic'S Church. where sol
emn high mass viii be said for the re-
pose Of his soul. Relatives and friends are
1yI3-2t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14

PHILADELPHIA, July 1A-Driven to
desperation through broodlng ovor his
troubles, Robert Smith. forty-eight years
Odd, Of 1907 Paramount avenue, went to
the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, at Sixty
second street and Kingsessing avenue,
yesterday afternoon and fired a bullet
into his head while seated on the grave
OF his parents. Death was instantane-
Gus.
The body was discovered by II. W.
Proctor, Of $3.50 Dickens avenue, who
was passing through the cemetery about
o'clock IN search of the tomb Df one
of his own relatives. He noticed a
huddled form lying across a grave.
Thinking that the man was overcome
by grief, Proctor approached the mo-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
Deaths.

William T. Padgett. 81 years. 45s NJ
street southwest
William Fitzgibbens, 81 years, Home for
IncurableS.
Mary Green, SO years. 1893 Fifteenth
street northwest.
Alice Lewis, 1 year, 131415 Ninth stree
northwest.
Sarah e Stanley. so years, 243S Bright
wood avenue
James Lynch. 60 years, 121 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
John W. Harvey, 20 years, 4O6 Eighth
street southwest.
Ruth Z. Martin, months, 1925 Florida
avenue northeast.
Michael Solan. GO years. 800 z street
northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
ROBBED OF Sl2OOOO.

GENOA, July IA mysterious rob
berry was committed at the Spledide
Hotel Of this city Louis PeyrOUsse. a
travelling agent Of the large iewelry
establishment Of Paris, belonging 70
Hermann Ulmann, was robbed OF $4,000
worth OF jCWels-dianonds. pearls
rubles, topazes. and other precious
stones-whIch he was carrying in a
small valise. The bellbOy has been ar
restei as an accomplice OF the unknown
thief
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
FOREST FIRES RAGING.

BOSTON, July l4-Promise Of rain to-
day brought hope to the residents OF
the wooded districts of New England.
who. for the past fortnight, have been
fighting the worst forest and brush
fires that ever devastated this part or
the country. Fires are burning today
in every State in New England. and in
Maine. New Hampshire. and Massachu-
sets they have caused tremendous dam
age and probably loss Of life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
CHAUTAQUA SESSION.

BOSTON, July Title twenty-sixth
annual convention Of the National AssO-
citation Of Master Plumbers opened q
four days session here today. Gov
ernor Guild and Mayor Hibbard vel
coined the delegates, who re- resented
every part Of the United States Sew
eral hundred wives. sisters, and daugh-
tiers accompany the plumbers, and a
long list OF outings and social affairs
has been arranged for their entertain
ment-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
Marriage Licenses.

Thomas J. Harwel, Petersburg, Va,
and Lily NJ. Johnson, Cohoke, Va.
Max Schmidt and Jenny Teller, Balti-
more, Nd.
Peter Koch and Mamie R Boze, Rich
mond. Va.
Eugene J.. Wilson and Jessie NJ. Tilden,
Baltimore. Md.
Joseph II. Kaldeubach and Harriet A
V. Taylor Washington.
Lyle G. White and Mary q. Moore,
WASHINGTON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-14
Commissioners Begin Rigid
Examination in City
Departments.
PROBE INCLUDES
SIDNEY BIEBER
Question Arises as TO Whether
Benefit May Be Dropped If
Conditions Warrant.

THE Commissioners will go over the
whole list OF reports OF the examina-
tions Of pensioners OF the police and
fire departments and decide under the
law which. If any. OF the pensions,
should be reduced or discontinued In
case Of pensioners who have refused 70
obey the Jaw and submit to an eXamin-
alton. 1 believe that the spirit OF the law
requires that the Commissioners should
drop them from the list Of pensioners.
and I shall 50 vote upon any case OF
that kind that appears IN the reports.
Commissioner Macfarland thus out
lined today his position IN the matter
Of the recent examinations of pensioners
in the police and fire departments Ac-
cOrding 70 this statement, Commission
er Macfarland will vote 10 drol> Sidney
Bieber, ex-fire marshal. from the pen
sion roll, NJ Bieber being one Of those
who failed TO appear for the examina-
ton.