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The Washington times., 1908-02-22
GAINS WIFE.

II never discuss marriage" said the
late Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, without think
ing Of an old colored preacher in my
State who was addressing his dark
skinned congregation, when a white
man rose up in the back Of the build
ing.
"a Mr.. Preacher -aid the white man.
80 Sir to YOU, said the parson.
% Mr.. Preacher. you are talking about
Cain, and you say he got married IN
the land OF Nod, after he killed Abel.
But the Bible only mentions Adam and
Eve as being on earth at that time.
Who, then, did Cain marry?-'
The colOred preacher snCrted with
contempt
" 'Huhr he said. You hear dat, bred
rem an sisters? YOU hear DAT fool ques-
ton 1 am aXed? Cain, he went to de
land o Nod. just as de Good Book tells
US. an IN de land o. Nod gifts so lazy
an so shiftless dat he up an marries
a gal o one o dem no count pore
white trash families dat de inspired
apostle didn't consider attin' to mention
in de Holy Word "-Woman's Com
paniOu.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
HOLIDAY ON n. Y.
STOCK EXCHANGE
Wall Street Brokers Dis.
couraged With Their
Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Wau Street
TOOK much-needed rest today and
awaited developments with more. OF. less
nohehalance, being duly impressed with
me Iact that conditions are lust about
as bad as they can be and that the only
good news between now and the con-
NenJlons viii have to DO with the crops
ana the promise Of better earnings.
ahere ere many who look forward con-
ndently 20 a spring rise in stocks on
me theory that they are low enough
= 10 warrant the investment OF much
money, but fearing that those who have
the money 10 invest will not be disposed
+ 20 do much OF anything in the face of
the discouraging character Of the mar
-ket.
II Is interesting TO note that tho re-
cent letter from the President TO the
Interstate Commerce Commission did
not have a bad effect on the market
that II was recognized as a continue
ton or The old line of talk and meant
that repetition might suu be expected
on the dot OF opportunity.
Commission houses are doing nothing.
except in a small speculative way from
professional traders, and the bulk OF the
trading on the exchange Is between
professionals.
The banking interests are not disposed
70 GO much OF anything. so long as the
necessity does not exist. but they are
prepared 10 support the list should &C
easion necessitate.
The Steel shares have more steadtness
than anything on the list-the effect of
MI Morgan'S plan Of CampAign-sO
marked that the bears viii not take
the slightest liberties with the Steels
lest they be brought up with a round
turn.
That the Gould stocks advanced so
sharply ia the last two days sessions
was not due TO any Improvement in the
prospects OF either Western Union OF
Missouri Pacific, but simply to the fact
that the shorts had taken unbounded lib
critics with them and were therefore
anxious TO cover.
There is no immediate prospect for
betterments in the market. The Har-
riman decision is the first sOlace for
the roads and the fact that Mr. Fish
has yielded the fight without appeal. is
taken to express his belief that rail-
roads can hold stocks OF other roads
and vote them.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
PRESIDENTS GUEST
HURT IN WRECK
German Professor Injured
When B. & o. Coaches
Leave Track.

COENELLSVILLE. Pa, Feb. z2-By
the wrecking OF a fast Baltimore and
Ohio passenger train at Salisbury juno
ton near here early today, Prof. Ru-
dolph Lombard, OF the University OF
Breslau. Germany. who Is the first to
occupy the Kaiser Wilhelm professor
ship at Columbia University, was badly
injured.
Prof. Lombard and his wife were en-
route 10 Pittsburg 10 be the guests of
the Germanic Society and tonight the
professor was 70 have addressed the
Ptttsburs German Club on THE Ger
man Woman and the Law" He had
left Washington last night where they
had been the guests OF the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt.
All OF the passenger coaches were de-
rallied, but other passengers escaped in
jury. The railroad officials are at a
loss 70 account for the accident. After
being given medical attention Prof.
Lombard was able to continue his jour
ney. but It is not believed he will be
able 70 deliver his lecture tonight
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
ICE DOESN'T BOTHER
NORFOLK STEAMERS

Travel By boat is at discount az this
season IL some waters. but the steamers
OF the Norfolk and Washington line
thanks 70 their protected route and their
superior Accommodations, are patToniEed
extensively the year around
The stress OF weather Is rarely felt on
the Potomac or IN that portion OF the
Chesapeake JTaverssd by these steamers,
and even II conditions were tn reverse,
Il Is safe 70 assume that theIe stanch
craft would not be much affected by
The elements.
These vessels sail az $50 .. n. daily.
completing the run 10 Old Point Com
fort and Norfolk over night. Daily
connections are made at Norfolk with
steamers for New York ard Boston
and also with trains for the winter rec
Teation spots OF the South.
Washington offices are located at the
Seventh street wharf and at 705 Four
teenth street. hrst floor OF the Colo
radO building.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22

over her head. The pressure OF the gas
as Il flowed from the pet into the tube
had forced open q Crevice where a rIsS-
Der band Joined the tube 10 the lamp
Through this creviee the gas had es-
capped during the night gradually hli-
ing the room and asphyXiahng the
sleeper.
1T is absurd TO suppose that my sis
ter-in-laW committed suicide. She had
everything IN the world TO live for
She and my brother had been married
less than year. and she was radiantly
happy. She retired il the best OF spIr-
When she vas found TO-DAY the hoo,,
which she had been reading lay on the
table at her BEDSIDE. Everything iudi-
Gated that she had turned OF the gas at
ne lamp as she lay IN bed and had
fallen asleep"
Renowned for Beauty.
Mrs. Burden was "A years old and
was known for her beauty and vivacltv
IL fashionable society here and abroad
She was one OF tn famous Three
Graces." made up OF herself Miss
Natalie schenck. and Miss CYNTHIA
Burke-ROche. Miss Schemes. became the
wife OF Glen Collins, the English CAP
tain. from whom she obtained a divorce
4 year ago. Mrs. Burke-Roche is the
wife OF Arthur Scott Burden.
re marriage Of Miss RlVes TO youuq
william p. Burden followed streuuo.,s
p,I'position on the part OF her paren. :
because OF her youth She had her vav
however and went alone to Iakeug,0d
whence she sent out the announcement
o. her engagement
Following her stay in Lakewood
Where young Burden also spent T1urb
ume, hotel servant sent out a scan
dalouS letter about her which caused
considerable comment in society. Tnfg
episode greatly depressed Miss Rives-
nut she adhered TO her determination
10 marry Burden, declaring she was old
enough 10 know her own mind
Mrs. Burden had been so long fdenti-
ned with the name OF her mothers sec
ond husband, George /. Rives, that few
persons outside OF her immediate circle
even In the 400" were aware that O.
II. 2. Belmont is her father.
At the time OF her birth, tweuty-four.
years ago, her mother had just CO.
tanned a divorce from Mr.. Belmont
The decree awarded the custody CT the
unborn child TO the mother, and, ac-
cOrdingly, when the mother married
Mr.. Rives. d few years later. Natica
was formally adopted BY him, and
dropped her name Sor that OF her step
father,
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
NAY RUlLAN CASE
BELIEVED SOLVED
Police G ertain George
ShreeVeS Was the AS
Sailant.

Despite the fact that George shraeves.
who is locked up at the Eighth pre-
cinct, charged with committing several
OF the recent street robberies. asserts
his innocence. in all but two of the
cases charged against him, Captain
Doyle Is practically certain that
Shreeves is the man who robbed and
assaulted Miss May Mullan, IN front Of
the British embassy. several weeks ago.
Last night Mrs. Minnie Esher went
TO the Eighth precinct. where she iderti-
fed Shreeves as having snatcheG her
purse on December u in SIX street, be-
tween . and P, northwest
Believing that Officer Mundie's catch
VIII ultimately solve a great many Cf
the street rObberieS which have &C
CURED recently, Captain Doyle has sent
for Miss Mullan and other women who
have been robbed
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
New York Woman Vic
tim of Long Series of
MlSfOrtuneS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-stunned by
he asphyXiation or the beautiful Ms
Natica Rives Burden. members OF the
New York -Four Hundred today are
talking OF nothing but the tragedy.
Passing from the finding of Mrs. Bur
dens body in a gas-filled bed room. so
clety is again discussing the fact that
a year ago the woman was the victim
OF en- anonymous letter writer. After
receiving a number OF mysterious
epistles. Just before her marriage last
April she suffered severe nervous
shock, the effects OF which were lasting.
The Worry over this persecution rest ed
heavily on Mrs. Burden. Then, too. ghe
was suffering from an attack OF the
gvip.
In every drawing room her pathetic
and brief married life viii be discussed
for many days TO come. The family
is indignant that there should be gpecu
lation as TO whether OF not Mrs Burden
had turned on the gas before retiring.
Coroner SChrady made an invesUga-
ton and questioned several persons in
the household. After he had finished.
he said:
thar Mrs. Burdens death was the re-
suit of an accident. There was no evil
dence 10 cause me 10 think that she
committed suicide
Mrs. Burdens father is o. II p. Bel
mont, and her mother is now the wife
of George L. Rives, a former corpora
ton counsel Less than a year ago she
gave up the leadership Of the younger
Newport set TO become the bride OF
William =. Burden, q wealthy young
society man. The young couple mad
been married only since last april.
Mr.. Burden Makes Statement.
Arthur Scott Burden, brother Of VIII
liam -. Burden, made the following
statement today;
Mrs. Burden was found dead In bed
by her maid, who carried breakfast 10
her room. She slept In a room on the
third floor, adjoining the bedroom OF
her husband She was lying in bed.
apparently. just as she had failsn
asleep. The room was filed with IL
Eliminating gas.
1T had been Mrs. Burdens custom 10
read in bed for a while after retiring
each night. OF late she had been suf-
fering with the grip and had been
reading a good deal. She had g gas
reading lamp at a table at her bedside
A tube connected the lamp with a gas
let over her. head.
at was found this morning that Mrs.
Burden had turned OF the gas at the
lamp. but had not turned off the Jet
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
FINANCIAL WORLD
WASHINGTON PRODUCE
MARKET

The market opened this morning
strong and active, with a limited sup
ply on hand. Prices IN perishable goods
were quoted several points higher.
Eggs have taken a decided rise over
preceding days. and the prevailing
prices show an advance Of from 20
cents. IN fresh eggs from nearby
points.
The better grades of produce are in
heavy demand. with fancy prices
quoted. The green fruit and vegetable
market showed few changes over pre-
ceding days.
The grain. live stock. and dressed
meat market. although remaining at
its former condition, felt the general
activity of the market today. Sup
plies Ia this line have glutted the mar
ket for the past two weeks.
Eggs-Fresh Virginia, 24g26c: strictly
fresh. S. W Va. 23Q25c; storage, ISa20c.
Cheese-N. Y. factory, large, 160l6lzc;
hats, l61kQl7c; small, l6Qi61sci fair 20
good, l24lSc.
Butter-Creamery. fancy. S4q34lzc;
good. Z2Qz3c; dairy, choice. 1SQ20c; store
packed fresh, l6qlsc.
POULTRY.
Turkeys-Live. per pound. toms. $50
Ice; hens, 14Ql6lzc. Chickens-Liye. per
pound fancy. large, l58l6e; medium.
lSc; small, l44l5c; hens, l1GlSc; rOos-
tiers. &c. Tiucks-Live, per 10, spring,
urkeys-I,resSed, per ID, hens UNI
drawn, 1SQl9c; average undrawn, lSQlSc :
old toms. lJ9l7c. Chickens-Dressed
large, l54l7c; small l7QlSc; hens,
choice, lSql4c; ROSTERS, Sc. Ducks. $50
15c. Geese. 9d11c Capons. ID. aver
age, 1Sc; small, l5Gl6c.
DRESSED MEAT.
Calves Full dressed. Ss.00dl0.Ol Hog
dressed calves, $500. Hams--Country
sugar cured, per pound. 13Ql5c. Hogs
Small and neat. per cwt, 656tsc; med-
lum, &C. heavy, 5I9g6c.
GREEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Apples tper bbl.) - York Imperial,
packed, S2.OoqA00; Wine Sap. S2-25GDl ":
Fancy table. S350Q400: Spy. $250Ut32 %
CrdnDeTries, per box, S2.e0QS2. 80. Grape
fruit-klOrt0a, S3-250425. Oranges-FlOr-
ida, S2.00qaOo. Potatoes, bbls. $1.5Od2.50
sweet potatoes. bbls. S3.25q5.O0; yams.
bbL. S2.OJQ25J. Cabbage per 100, SJa
SOC. Cucumber5, bu, $2,J0QS.15. Onions,
bu-, 7U1Soc. 'Nslerys per crate, $4,000
30. Squash-alJrida per basket, 8 ga
$50. SJrlng beans. per basket 32.00(s2. Is.
Egg plants. per crate. sl-toUZoO. Peppers.
crate, yLl5G2-I5. CaulifiOwer. per crate,
sI-l5q201. LeJtu re-Florida, per basket,
$l-5042O0.
GRAIN.
Wheat-Choics, l2Q9jc: fair 10 good
6lMG9c, ordinary G0n55C.
Rye-75c0S0.
C6rn-shelled. white. 65q7oc: shelIed.
yellow, 65Q70.
New coTn-Ear. s.. 10000
Oats-N estern, white. No. 2, $4,000;
mixed, 56G58
Huy-Tmothy. Western, No. /, Sl6.5Oli
$780, Western No. ., gl5.00915 West
ern. mixed. {l450q15.50
GAME
Quail per dozen. 50. T5d325: small. s.. "a
ais. OppOssum, Zog4uc.
LIVE STOCK.
Cattle-Extra, per cwt., &A75d5 90;
butcher, pei cwt., $325Q3.75. common
per cwt., Sl.5tTS2.00.
Calves, prime, SaS1zc; fair TO good.
51zQSc.
Hcgs-Per cwt, gross. &4-2594.5 so; or
binary. per cwt., $3.50gS.75.
Sheep-CIiFped. $4O0q45o; common
$50
Lambs-Fan. choice. 7a74c; medium,
61zQ7c,
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
PRESIDENT HEARS REPORT
ON NEW YORK POLITICS

New York politics engrossed the at
tention of the President for half an
hour today. Representative Parsons,
mlttec and the chief Roosevelt lieuten-
AMI IL the State. introduced a political
friend, and the situation was pretty
thoroughly canvassed. After the con-
ference Mr.. Parsons said. Everything
looks satisfactory. expect that the
delegates at large will be instructed for
Hughes and do not think there will be
any opposition TO this plan.
When Mr. Parsons was asked various
other questions relating 70 New York
and national politics he smiled his usual
smile and retired.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
COUNTRY NEEDS NEW
POLICY, SAYS HUGHES
Continued from First Page.)

N-N4AIAA4AIA - OAAA A AASA 4 GHE-l
which make impossible the permanen.
constitution OF society in accordance
with sOcialistic theory 1t must be q
policy consistent with our constitutional
limitations and distribution of powers.
Special interests must keen their
nands OF the Government in city State
ana Nation. The common welfare must
be the supreme law. The Hobbies which
have been maintained in legislative
nails, the efforts TO perVert administra-
ton by securing the service for partic-
ular interests OF those who pose as the
servants OF the people. the corruption
Of the sole means by which the people
can express their will, have been tha
effective causes OF distrust of govern
ment. and can furnish the most serious
tons. Every attempt Of this sort which
has been successful has EOwn the seeds
OF discomfort which argument finds it
difficult to allay.
ct must be taken to be a settled
policy that there shall be complete
effective. and just supervision OF our
railroads. / do not believe in arbitrary
action with regard TO these important
concerns either by Congress or by State
Legislatures or by commissions The
servants of the people. To secure prop
er service they must be subject 20 regu-
laticn. II must be taken as firmly es-
tablished that the evils OF rebating ard
Unjust GAsfNA AAAAAAithAAOAA VIII aiUA uE lDl-
Grated, and that adequate and impair
tial service upon reasonable terms must
be insisted upon.
"OTher problems are presented with
reference to Industrial corporations.
There are in existence plants which
make useful articles Of commerce. They
employ thousands OF workman. We
need ghe commodities The Workmen
need the employment. We wish to see
American industry expand. We desire
every advantage Of economic organiza-
ton; every just opportunity for the dis
play Of talent and inventive skill. every
possible Improvement in the processes
OF manufacture. everything. in short,
which enhances the opportunities Of Ia
Dor and its fruitful employment at good
wages. and which develops and encouF-
ages trade"
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
HAS SIX SONS IN ONE YEAR;
THEY DRAW LOTS FOR ARMY

ANTWERP. Feb. 2--Six brothers ap-
peared before the military authorities
here today TO participate in the drawing
OF lots for compulsory service In the
army. They informed the astonished
officers that they were born Of the
same mother within one year.
The case. which is probably the most
remarkable on record IS explained by
the fact that the mother gave birth TO
two sets OF triplets in the same year,
the first being born In January, and the
second during the following December.
The sons are strapping big fellows,
while the mother is a small woman.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
BEN GREET PLAYERS
GIVE WONDER TALES

The Ben Greet players presented three
OF FEawthorne's Wonder Tales al the
Relasco Theater last night. The per
Torrance was witnessed by q gympa-
thetic audience and the pleasing senti-
nent and wholesome atmosphere OF the
Psychological stories received generous
applause. The most interesting OF TIE
three playlsts vas that OF King Midas
end the Golden Touch" ~ which Mr..
Greet gave a f1Tcsful impersonaTion OF
Midas
--Ths Wonder Tales" will be repeated
tonight, closing the Greet engagement.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Washington Times Rushed
To Alexandria in Auto

The washington Times, with full &C
counts Of the George Washington Day
Celebration IN Alexandria, was rushed
to the City Across the Potomac in a
speed today.
TIE Franklin car. which was furnished
by the Cook & StoddaTd Company, car
ried thousands of copies of The Times.
It was the same machine which under
zinc run, and was driven by F. S.
BHven, OF the Cook & Stoddard Com
pany-
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

IL Tennessee avenue nOTthsast-NVal
tss e. Wright ct al. to Donald A. CRAIG,
lot a, square 1912. SO.
Sixth street northwest, between II
and streets-ThomUs ". Fowler ct uX.
to LYMAN Bernstein, part of original lOt
J9, square 45J $40.
west Eckington-Andrsw w. Lul1ei ct
ux to Marcus w. Killing, lot SO, block
I. &c.
lard Park-David y. Weaver ct al,
trustees, to David F. Weaver, lots 3, 5,
= square 1875 $40
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
HATES COURT LIFE.

ArchdulSe Leopold Of Austria who has
lost all rights 10 the throne OF the dual
monarchy by marrying q housemaid is
said 70 hate the very atmosphere OF
European courtdom- Most OF his time
IS spent on his big estate in Bavaria
Tor ne IS wealthy IN his own right
Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
PREACHER DIES, AGED go;
ONCE HAD CHARGE HERE

BOSTON. Mass. Feb 2.-The death
or the Rev, Jonathan Tilson, aged nine
~ years, said TO be the oldest Baptist
clergyman, is reported from Inc town OF
Weymouth. The man preached uD TO
the time Of his death, and on the Sun
day prior 10 his demise was to have
read a sermon at the first Baptist
Church, Weymouth.
He was a graduate OF the Columbian
University, Washington, 1913, and held a
pastorate - 9ssne time n the Capital
City
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
IALEXANDRIAI
SENTENCED TO JAIL
FOR STEALING LARD
Justice Cation Commits
Negro for SiXty-Day
Term.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.


Charles Baltimore, colorad, was be-
fore Justice Cation in the police court
this morning on the charge of stealing
lard from @. William Ramsay. Justice
Cation sent Baltimore TO jail for sixty
days,
The case OF Edward browns, Harry
Hicks and WiIbert Cook, held on sus-
picion Of being connected with the shoot
ing OF T. j. Snyder on Shooters Hill.
q few W eks ago. will come up for q
preliminary hearing before Justice Ca
ton IN the police court next Tuesday
morning.
A musicale and bazaar was given last
evening at Lee Camp Hail, in Prince
street, for the benehI OF the BraG&oCk
Heights Episcopal Mission. Those who
took part were Miss Ethel Grimes. Mr..
Manning, Miss Margaret Field, Alex
andTia Mandolin and Guitar Club. Mrs
Herbert ROssOn, the Seminary Quartet
Miss Kate Smoot, and Miss Rowen.
A grand concert VIII be given at the
Young Mems SOdality Lyceum Hall on
Thursday evening. February q, for the
benefit of the Grace Church improve
Inent fund.
The Alexandria German Club gave a
delightful German at McBurney's Hall,
corner Of King and Washington streets.
last evening.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Gala Spirit Everywhere.

The spirit Of the day pervaded every
thing and everyone. The city enjoyed
the gala day, and threw open its gates
TO thousands Of visitors.
The sun had hardly risen when along
the Virginia roads many carriages and
wagons containing country folks out for
q holiday, began 10 creep in, and d
lizzie later the crowds began 10 arrive
from W aShingtOn. Every car contained
it quota. and by noon the main streets
u the city were filled with residents
and visitors. The sound of drums was
heard, a. troop after troop OF the regu-
iar army and Of Virginia militia VINO
took part Ia the pageant. marched IN.
and took up its position in the formation
open house WAS the rule al
over the city. Hundreds OF private
homes were thrown open. and al halls
ABOUT town the city officials. the cels-
DratiOn association and societies enter
tanned their guests In royal fashion.
Nothing was left updone 70 add 10 the
comfort and conve5lieuces Of the fhOus-
auu5 VINO poured into the city TO help
IL the celebration. and ada their mite OF
homage 70 the man whom AieX andria
almost claims as its own. For Alex
uudrla, they say. was Washington
home town. and il was there that he
Spent much OF his time in bis young
manhood
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
Put Wreath on Tomb.

During the morning COMMITTEES OF
the Washington Birthday Association,
under whose auspices the celebration is
being held, took a special car, and went
10 Mt Vernon. where they followed out
tho annual custom Of placing q wreath
on the tomb of General Washington.
Services were held IN Christ Church.
of which Washington was d vestrYHan
under the auspices OF the Mt. Vernon
Chapter OF the Daughters OF the Amert-
can Revolution, ana an address was
delivered by the Right Rev. A. NJ. Ran
dolph, Bishop OF the Diocese Of Southern
Virginia
At noon 4 reception was given to the
distinguished guests of the Celebration
association at the Lee Camp Conteder-
ate Hall, on Prince street, and during
this reception "A Dand concert was gwen
IN front OF the hall.
This evening ACKNOWLEDGMENT ngtOn
Lodge. of MasOns viii give a banquet at
their temple, in Cameron street, and to-
night the Alexandria Lodge Of Elks
carnival Will be the center Of attrac-
ton.
The Washington times., 1908-02-22
EXANDRIA GAY
OBSERVING BIRTH
OF WASHINGTON
Thousands Line Streets
and Watch Military
and Civic Parade.
People Keep Open House
in Honor of Fellow
TOWnSman.

All decked in holiday attire, Alex
eadria to-day gave itself over tc the
celebration OF the one hundred and
seventy-siXth birthday OF the Father of
His Country.
From early morning. when tire cele-
bratIon was usheUed IL by the ringing
Of bells and the footing OF whistles,
spirit OF activity peryaded the entire
city, and the climax of the DAY came
when the big civil and military parade
marched through the flag bedecl<ed
streets. amid the plaudits OF thousands
OF cheering people.
The celebration surpassed anything
ever hbld in the historic city, with the
single exception OF the sesquitennial OF
nine years ago. The decorations which
adorned tho city to-day, however, have
never been surpassed. From every house
was hung fiags ana banners. and across
King street the main thoroughfare.
hundreds OF red, white, and blue stream
ers and national emblems waved In the
breeze.