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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
POLICE RESCUE FORTY
FROM THREATENING FIRE

NEW YORK, Feb. Z7.-Forty persons
living in the apartment house at 247
East 140th street We're taken from the
building early today by policemen TO
prevent them from being suhocated By
smoke from fire that destroyed the
5ve-story dry goods store OF Benjamin
Weiss. az 10th street and Third avenue
The police are OF the opinion that ths
fire was Of iuceudiary origin, and arc
seeking for enemies OF Weiss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Bryan's Followers Not
Satisfied With Action
of New York
Editor.
Has Favored Policies of
President and Knows
Sentiment of
People.

That Theodore Roosevelt may be NOM
mated. willy nilly, for the Presidency.
by William r. Hearst's new national
party, is one OF the most interesting
reports circulated in Washington.
The perfection Of a national organiza-
Iicn by the Hearst League has set adoat
a great chain Of reports concerning its
real purpose. On one point there is
general agreement That is that Mr-
Hearst has for a long time been grow
ing increasingly friendly 70 the Presl-
dent and his policies.
On another aspect there IS substantial
agreement This is that Mr.. Hearst
does not himself intend 10 be a candl-
cate for President this year.
Hearst's Movements Watched.
Mr.. Hearsts relations with Mr.. Bryan
and his attitude toward the Ne5rasIan
have been the occasion for much con-
lecture; but the best information avail
able here is that his move is looked
upon with much concern by the Bryan
managers. They don't know whether
it is friendly or unfriendly.
Putting together all the information.
and analyzing it in the light OF the ia
tcrview with AIr. Hearst, published this
morning. some Of the politicians are
saying today that Air. Hearst has placed
he pleases when his national party
meets. but that from present indications
he is more likely 10 have President
Roosevelt nominated than 20 make any
other move
No Way to Prevent Move.
II IS pointed ont that while the Presi-
dent might insist, with never so much
earnestness. that he didn't want the
nomination and wouldn't run on the
ticket, there is 40 way EOr hiIn 10 pre-
vent his name being used. Tine courts
might possibly enjOln the use OF Ar.
Roosevelt's name, X ar. Roosevelt
asked them 10 Go So and If the name
had 10 90 or the ticket. But the people
vote for electors, not for a Presidential
candidate direct, so JnerC WoIldDL be
ans thing 10 enJ0in.
People who claim TO suspect tlat such
q move is possible, insist that as a can
didate, willing or unwilling. on any
ticket. hIr Roosevelt would get gTeal
number Of votes. They wouldn't be by
any means entirely Republican votes
The various political canvassers who
have been throughout the middle West
and far West Tor different candidates
agree that there is no real sentiment
except for Roosevelt.
Favored for Place.
The people, Republicans and Demo-
Gratis alike. express the wish that ho
might be President again.
II Mir. Hearst wants to force the nom
iuatiOn OF the President by the RepUB-
Hc8ns. he can exert large influence
in that direction By permitting It 10 be
understood that Roosevelt win be MAGE
the candidate Of the new Independence
party. whether he is named by the Re
TublicanS or not consequently es-
neciaI slgnifcanCe IS attached 10 she
Hearst Interview. which points out ths
strength OF Roosevelt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
For New High Schools.

The abandonment o. Central and Fast
ern High schools as high schools, and
their conversion into grammar schools,
ana the construction OF new Eastern
and Central High schools.
The enlargement Of Mckinley, Busi-
ness and Western High schools. ana the
use Of Business High School for all
but The FIRST year OF commercial work
which first years instruction should be
given, at each Of the academic high
The conversion Of the present colored
nigh school on street, into an elemen-
tary school ana construction Of a new
colored high school. with provision
ilerein Tor commercial instruction
The construction OF white and colored
normal schools or colleges
The construction OF a number OF man
gal training, centers. similar TO the
3. B. French School.
More liberal provision in new build
lngs for assembly rooms and gymnasium
rooms.
More liberal provision for playground
space, and the establishment Of ath-
letic fields.
Wants FiTeprOof Buildings.
Greater use of freproof construe lion
IN buildings. with higher unit OF cast
tnan now allowed by appropriations
The use OF portable buildings 10 relieve
unforeseen congestion Of school popuia-
IiOn.
The abandonment OF the present meth
od OF apprOpriating funds for new school
buildings and sites and the adoption in
stead Of the annual appropriation OF
Two lump funds. one for sites and one
for buildings.
Create School House Board.
The permanent continuance of the
school house commission, By law. with
the following functions:
appointment of school architect
who shall take over and carry out. nm
DER the commission. all of the cuties
OF the Inspector OF buildings as to de-
sign, construction, and maintenance of
school buildings
Appointment and control over jani-
tors. enginemen. and firemen IN school
buildings, and control over installing
Continued on Eighth Pagel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
SENATOR BRYANs CONDITION.

Senator William J. Bryan Of Florida,
who IS suffering from typhoid fever at
the Providence Hospital. was reported
to be in 9r unchanged condition today.
AIR BFyEB'S attack of fsv@~ - mild
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
To Atlantic City without Change.

Through parlor car via PennsyIvania
Railroad beginning Monday, March .
Leaves Washington 1870 pm. weekdays.
arrives Atlantic City 5:S5 ?. n. Consult
Ticket = r. r'r dT-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27

Via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. beginning
Monday, March 2. Leaves Washington
1z:So p m weekdays, day arrives Y, Atiantle
Route ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
SYLVIA GREEN
IS BETROTHED
To ]. ]. WILKS
Hetty Green's Daughter
viii Wed Defendant
of First John Jacob
AStOr.

NEW YORK. Feb. 27.-Hetty Green s
is TO wed Miss sylvia Green,
the heiress TO most of the millions OF
the richest woman in the world. is be-
trothed TO Matthew Astor Wilks, a
at-grandson Of the first John Jacob
Astor The announcement of Miss
Green's engagement was made today.
but it was said that the date for the
wedding has not been fixed.
The match was arranged by Countess
Leary, who introduced Miss Green TO
the frivolities OF the smart set at New
port.
Mr.. WiIks is much older than the
young bride-tO-be, but despite his age
has been prominent in New York So
ciety for a long time. He attends al
most every cotillon OF every Importance
and has a wide reputation for his grace
as a dancer.
Insisted on American.
Mrs. Green had throuhgout insisted
that her daughter must marry an Amer
lean. and despite the fact wuks' IA
ther was an Englishman. she consid-
cred him suitable. Miss Sylvia Green
has been IN society about five years.
Three years ago she became active. and,
she never tried 10 force her
SELF to the front. she has been a favor
lte in certain Juiet circles. Since her
debut. both she and her mother have
been bounded by marriage brokers and
[Co1tinued on PAGE Thirteen)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Lawyer Thinks Demand
For Slayer's Return to
United States Will
Be Made.
Col. MapleSon Quoted
AS Saying He Heard
CarkinS Was Gala
First Husband.

PARIS. Feb. 27.-That he believes a
demand viii be made from America for
Paul Roys arrest on a charge Of mur-
dering George Carkins at Newington,
n. Il. last January. Is admitted today
by Roy's attorney, Maitre Antony Au-
bin.
Inc lawyer says his information con-
ceTning the developments In the case
reached him directly from the United
States, with which he has been IN cable
communication ever since he was re-
tained by the defense in the event or a
trial in the French courts.
Roys father. a rich man. is furnishing
funds to his son and says he VIII spare
no expense 20 defend him. The Roys
profess TO hope that there viii be a
trial, as they think there Is no doubt
It VIII prove Carkins 20 have been slain
In seif-defcnse.
Silent About Wounds in Back.
Neither the attorney nor any members
OF the family will discuss the statement
that Carlins wounds prove re was
killed BY shots IN the back, simply saw
ing that they viii be prepared 10 explain
everything IN due time.
Absurd" was Paul Roy's answer to-
day 70 The story by Col Henry Mamie
son. Of London. that George A. Carkins
was not the brother but the first hr,s-
band OF Roy's wife. formerly Glscta
Gaia, the beauty and operatic star ma
that Roy was her second husband
Young Roy thinks II possible. he saws.
that MaplesOn's blunder arose tbro,gh
Mrs. Roy's custom OF changing ber
na me frequently when { g--eFius. ..F3,,t
there IS no doubt" he added. that Car
ldns and Glaeis were brother and
sister"
Whatever may be the truth OF Coional
A4apleAon story, the Paris police think
it VIII hardly serve 10 furnish a rrn-
i've Ior the shooting. everything point
ing, tney say, 20 the fact that Row he
licved his victim was his brother-In-
law. "
Roy Will not go back TO America 10
race mis- wife s charge that he murdered
Carklns. Gallic law viii not give uD d
French subject for trial In "a forei0n
LAND, though IL will hear rhe case M
. home and IN the event OF a Conviction
punish the culDrit
Reports from America say the New
Hampshire authorities will do their
best 10 have Roy brought TO this coun-
try Tor triaL II is certain they will
Roy and the lawyer spent most Of "a.
day in conference and IN preparing ey-i.
cence for the expected French trial IN
support Of the contention that Carlfns
was tFylng 70 shoot Roy when the lat
ter shot him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Abandonment of Eight
cen Buildings Recon-
mended After an
Inspection.
New High Schools Are
Asked, as Well as Max
ing Commission
Permanent.

"A number of important recommenda-
tions with ISgard 20 the schools OF
Washington are contained in the report
CT the school commission. appointed by
the last Congress TO investigate the
schools from a physical standpoint,
which was submitted 20 Congress to-
day.
The commission IS composed OF Major
Jay j. Morrow, Engineer Commission
er: James Knox Taylor, supervising
architect OF the Treasury. and Prof. A.
T. Stuart. superintendent OF schools,
who was appointed 10 succeed Dr.
William e. Chancellor. The report is
repIete with valuable plans OF buildings
in various cities and discusses modern
school architecture and design al
length.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
May Attack Marriage.

Ine hoys are repeating. however that
efforts probably viii be made 10 null
lify ROy's marriage to Glacia in Bos-
ton in October, 1907, on the ground that
the bridegroom lacked his parents con-
sent 20 wed; that there was no license.
and that the bride did not give her
right age.
Some regret is expressed that Roy's
brother chould have told so freely Of
the trihing dispute which he says oc-
CURED between the husband and wife.
followed by Carl1ins' interference in the
latter's behalf, his alleged attemEs t.
shoot Roy and hts own death ar the
young FTenchman's hands.
The Roys and their lawyer say that
the story is perfectly true, and that.
after agreeing to call the case a sui-
eide, Mrs. Roy evidently changed her
mind and denounced her husband
through plque 4t his supposed desertion-
really his hurried departure for France
in response to a message that his moth
er was seriously Ill
The Paris newspapers are printing
columns Of GIacia Calais history. in
Guiding the story Of her musical edu-
cation here: the attention her voice and
beauty attra cted; her relations with
the so-called Baroness Won Orendorff -
her lavish expenditures, and her promi-
uence IN society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-27
Abandon Small Schools.

The commission summarizes its rec
concentrations as follows:
The abandonment OF the eight-room
school building as type. except as the
FIRST half or an ultimate sixteen-room
building.
The adoption of the sixteen-room
building and Of the twenty-four room
building as types for consolidated pri-
mary and grammar schools.
The partial adoption Of the system Of
separate primary and grammar schools
TO Better utilize the present eight-room
school building
The construction of special high
schools rather than Of polytechnic high
schools.
The immediate abandonment Of the
following school buildings. Potomac
4eCormiek, Thomson, John y. Cook
Ihrelkeld, High Street, Eillsdale, Bunk
er Hill Garfield. Johnson Annex.
Ehe early abandonment Of the fol-
owing schools: Webster. Abbot, Berret
Lincoln, Force, Adams. Bradley, Jefer-
son.
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Insisted on American.

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ecoatinued on Second Psge)
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Throagh ParIor G. 70 Atlantio city

CONTINUED on Second Pase)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-14
.RE:TRENCHMENT
JAPAN POLICY,
Government Will Economic Ex-
tensiveIy in Military and Ma
val Development.
INVOLVES BIG SACRIFICES.
Premier Katsura is Anxious That
World Should Know
The Facts.
Postponement of Works Involving Ex-
pcnditure OF S17s,ooo,0oO VIII be
For Period of Eleven Years

Toxic. Sept 14.--In fullflment of the
policy of retrenchment outlined by
Premier katsura last Friday in an adj.
dress before the Bankers club, the gov
eminent will find it necessary to econ
mize most extensively in the matter nf
military and naval development Mar
quis katsura expressed to the associat-
ed Press tonight his belief that it was
important the world should know that
the greater volume of expenditures
postponed under the newly announced
financial plans would involve heavy
sacrifices in the war and naval de-
partments. From the statement OF the
raauis it further appears that Japan
proposes to enforce. during a period OF
IL years, the postponement of works
previously undertaken, amounting to a
total of 35T,000.O00 yen (S17S,50G, 00o.)
The premier said:
ut appears in certain quarters that
the announcement of the governments
intention to save 100000, 900 yen by
postponement of national Undertakings
for period of II years has been quite
misunderstood AS a matter of fact
the curtailment of 200,00Q,000 yen plan
ned in addition to the original total
of 157 100000 yen which the former
cabinet proposed to defer during the.
next six years. The full details of the
saving in every department cannot yet
be announced, but it may be said that
BY far the largest share must be as
sumed by the war and navy depart
ments.'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-14

Smyth OF Sanpete, NJ. p. Myton and j.
Farley White of Salt Lake. For attor-
ney-general they are eight in number.
namely: Bagley, Murphy and Halvor-
sen of Ogden; Barnes, Patterson, Rob
inson, Hanson and Tanner OF salt
Lake.
Should the voting for treasurer pre-
,cede that for attorney-general, and og-
sdens candidate, Mattson, win out, 1t
would eliminate the Ogdenites for the
race for attorneygeneral, and leave
Barnes of Salt Lake the full use of his
Salt Lake lead The proposition re-
Nersed will leave the convention a hard
problem of eliminating enough Of tho
eight candidates to finally reach a de-
clsion when hard fight sill be ahead
for treasurer.
Badges are being brought out in
abundance today, and the matter OF
votes will probably be the chief thing
discussed this evening and tomorrow
morning at the pre-convention meet
ings.
The delegates OF Salt Lake county
will meet at the Salt Lake Theater at
Q a. m. to outline their plan of cam
palgn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-14
HUGHES IS GREAT
STUMBLING BLOCK.
Chairman Woodruff Says His
Nomination Means a Slump
In Republican Vote.
THE PRESIDENT FAvoRs HIM
Official Statement on Subject is
Given Out at Executive Of
fices, Oyster Bay.
With No Intention OF Debating Lets.
Friends Know That He is Decidedly
For denomination of Hughes.

4 Saratoga. n. Y, Sept. H.-RepubN-
can State Chairman Woodruff was
drawn into a very animated CONVERSE
ton with large group of upstate
delegates to the Republican state con-
5vention OIL the hotel versnda this morn
ing They We're endeavoring to con-
vince the chairman that the voters up,
state demanded the denomination of the
governor. This brought from Mr.
Woodruff the statement that if Gov.
Hughes was nominated by this conven-
ton it would mean this fall the great
est slump the Republican party of the
state had ever experienced.
PRESIDENT FOR HIM
Oyster Bay. n. y. Sept. 14.-Prcsi-
dent Rooseveltts position on the ques-
ton OF the denomination of Gov. Hughes
Was set forth in the Following official
statement given out at the executive
offices today:
The president has been in communi-
cation with Sacy. Root and Conrgess-
man Cox in reference to the governor
ship situation and has authorized them
to state that while he has no intention
of debating yet to all his friends who
have spoken to him on the matter he
has said in the strongest possible terms
that he favored the denomination of
Gov. Hughes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-14
SHELTERS UNDER FIRE
Farmers Complain That Agreement
Regarding Disposition Of Fumes
Is Not Being Observed.

Complaints from "a number Of
farmers in Salt Lake county are being
made to the effect that the American
Smelling company is not living strictly
Z up to the agreement entered into some
( time ago relative to the disposition of
smoke and fumes from said smeiter,"
said Mr.. Orrin P. Miller of the special
inspection committee today. The griev-
ances come principally from the cen
trail portion of the valley, and it Is
commended that at times considerable
damage is done in the direction indi-
cted
For the purpose OF ascertaining
whether or not the sineter manage
ment was living up to the terms OF
agreement. visit was made to the
plant last Saturday by DR.. W. c.
A. E. Lee. These gentlemen compose
the committee of Investigation mu-
tually agreed upon by the farmers and
the smelter people, to make inspec-
lions every 30 days in summer and
every so days in winter.
The trip on Saturday revealed the
fact, according to the committees re-
port, that six furnaces and all the
roasters were running full blast In
stead of the smoke passing through
1880 feet OF Aroma fiues and into
the settling chamber, 1t is permitted
to go directly to the smoke stack,
whence it issues forth in dense volume,
as before the remedial measures were
sought to be adopted.
As stated, farmers complain that
damage to crops has been
done during the summer. The days
specified when the nuisance was most
noticeable and damage most severe
were al follows: May 10: Aug, IL and
IA; Sept. Q. 8, and I.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-14

Gov. Charles 70. Hughes Will be re-
nominated by the Republican state
convention as the result OF tomorrow'a
{balloting, became all but q certainty
today, and even the anti-Hughes
leaders, While publicly still determin-
ed. began TO admit privately that it
might even be done upon the first bal
lot. General interest was evoked by
the authorized reiteration from oyster
Z Bay that President Roosevelt believed
the convention should renominate
Gov. Hughes.
Anti-Hughes leaders said today TINT
i{they We're M lease ed thar. 1 IL Hug hey8is
to be nominated, "the responsibility
would be placed Just where it be-
longs
Representative Payne said he be-
1ieyed Gov. Hughes denomination was
assured, adding that Mr.. Roosevelt's
statement will make it more certain"
The convention, scheduled to begin
{at 8 p.t m. probably will make no
nominations today. The feature OF
the day Is the speech of Secretary of
State Elihu Root as temporary and
permanent chairman.
After permanent organization. APP
Epointment of committees and the
speech of Mr.. Root, adjournment
probably will be taken until tomor-
row.
The plan which has been tentative
~ agreed upon by the anti-Hughes
men when they suspended operations
last night, was to. present in the con-
Yention as many names as possible,
with a view to preventing a nominal
ton on the first ballot and playing for
possible combinations to- be made
during a recess proposed to be taken
after the first ballot
One OF the most active and deter
mined of the anti-Hughes leaders.
n fte,. a. canvass of individual dele
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-14
WANT TO BEAT CUMM|Ns.
"Stand- Pattcrs May Trot Out sccy of
Agriculture Wilson as Senatorial
Candidate. Shaw Declining.

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 1.-THE stand
patters may ask James Wilson, secre-
tary of agriculture, to be. candidate for
the United States senator against Gov.
5Cummns.
This rumor was circulated extensive
ly in politicarl circles yesterday, being
given impetus by the refusal of ex-Gov.
Fred d. jackson to stand as candi
date.
In letters to personal friends, ex:
Gov. Leslie NJ Shaw also has declined
to allow his name to be considered in.
connection with the candidacy for the
senatorship.
Many names are being mentioned in
connection witht the standpat candidacy
for senator since Ex-Gov. Jackson's
letter. Many politicians thought yes
sterday that If the conference Tuesday,
which will be attended by several hun
bred stand patters. should unanimously
insist In Gov. Jackson being the can
didate he would reconsider his decision
not to stand for the primary contest,
But in view of the chance that he Will
not reconsider, other names are being
discussed. M
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-14
BALLOTlNG IN MAINE
UNUSUALLY HEAVY

Portland. Me-, Sept 14-Maine voters
are today ballonng for state and coun-
ty officers and members OF Congress.
The polls opened a q. m. and will
close al y. m For the Republicans.
Albert NJ Fernando Of Portland. Il
large Gamer OF corn. heads the state
ticket while Obadiah Gardner of Rock
land. known to every patron of nus
bandry in the state because of his long
term of service at the head of that
organization. heads the Democratic
ticket.
The heaviest vote in the history OF
the state was IN 1855, 145.SS4. Four years
ago about 10000 Went to the polls and
slightly more than that number two
years ago The weather today favors
a large vote.
Reports received here from various
portions OF the state Indicate that the
balloting during the forenoon has been
usually heavy. .-