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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
WHAT CONGRESS- DID
N The SENATE.

The Appropriations Committee reported
the sund~y civil bill, with a large in
crease over the House measure.
Provision is made In the sundrv civil
BILL as reported from the ApprOpria-
tiOns Committee, for a new building
Q" buildings for the Departments OF
State Justice, and Commerce and Ia
bOr.
Senator RayneTs resolution regarding
a court of inquiry for Col William =.
Stewart led TO another discussion in
the Senate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
INDIAN ART WORK
SHOWN COSMOS CLUB

Indians are capable of being trained
into artists second to none. according
to Miss Angel De Cora, a teacher Of
ART at the Carlisle Indian School, who
last night addressed a large audience in
the Cosmos Club. She exhibited many
specimens OF work done by the pupils
Of the institution.
The exhibits included fine laces, rugs
wall paper. and tapestry Miss De Cora
said opportunity was the only thing
needed to produce artists from the IN
dams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13

President Roosevelt hurled def
ance at Congress today, and, break
ing away from the speech which he
had prepared for delivery at the
conference called for the purpose
of conserving the natural resources
of the country, he declared with
emphasis shat if Congress failed 10
heed his request for money 10 per
petuate the Inland Waterways Com
mission, he would himself take
steps 10 perpetuate the commission.
The Presidents announcement was
received with cheers by the govern
ors and delegates.
q was compelled to bring this
commission into existence myself" "
said the President. Il asked Con-
gress to appropriate a sufficient
amount Of money for that purpose.
Congress lid 1ot see fit TO do so.
Now, I have asked Congress for
sufficient sum of money to PerPetu-
ate the Inland Waterways Commits
sion. If Congress does not appro-
pirate the money, / will perpetuate
the commission myself"
The President was interrupted by
the cheers and applause which
greeted his frank avowal of def
ance. As soon as it had subsided,
the President added: "Of course.
il would be better for Congress TO
act, but if it does not I win per-
petuate the commission"
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SORRY WIFE LIVES,
WANTED TODIE, TOO
George Hebbard Tells Police
He Regrets That Out der :
Interfered.

F. 81 regret only that I did not use
weapon which would have made GER
tain the death of my wife and my
self. The woman has ruined my
life for all time, and though I love
her better ttan anything in this
world. and must have been crazy OF
drunk when 1 attacked her yester-
dav, am sorry that outsiders inter
fered and kept me from Killing her
and myself
This statement was made this morn
ing by George Hebbard, who yesterday
evening, about o'clock, for -ed his way
into his wife's apartment. a A b street
northwest. and after hearing her refuse
TO live with him, rushed ner onto
narrow fre-escape and stabbed her in
the face and neck with a Barlow knife.
He then used the knife on himself
Ralph McCracken, who lives with his
wife I'm the adjoining apartment on the
same floor hearing the frenzied cries
of the woman struggling for her life Ave
fights above the ground on the iron
platform, rush d through his window
and grabbed fIebbard s arm. as the lat
ter was about to stab his bleeding wife
again. Taxing advantage of her hus-
bands distraction. Mrs. Hebbard rush
ed head-long down the precipitous iron
steps. and half fell through an open
window on the first f1oOT.
Trail Of Blood Marks Flight.
She continued her fight leaving be-
hind her a trail of blood on the steps
and pavement, until she reached the
front of the Driscou Hot I, where she
sank 10 the ground from exhaustion in
sight Of a score or more of guests who
were seated on the veranda.
Hebbard, after tearing himself away
from McCracken. plunged after his wife
and. not finding her, rushed back up TO
her apartment. and was found crouch
ing in a corner by Special Policeman
Cornell. When Cornell grabbed at him
the man retaliated with blow. and then
drew the knife across his own throat.
nearly severing his windpipe
Mrs. Hebbard left her husband, ma
chinist in the navy yarCi. several moi tbs
ago and went 10 live n the apartment
house at Il B street northwest. lust
north of the Capitol terrace. She claims
that he 6ll-treated her and often threat
ened her when he came home at night
intoxicated. Because of this alleged
cruelty. Mrs. Hubbard says that she was
forced to leave.
Will Prosecute Husband.
Mrs Hebbard is at the Emergency
Hospital with her face hidden in band
ages. She says that she Will prosecute
her husband to the fun extent of the
law when she is able to leave the insti-
tuition The doctors say she ought to
be dismissed within a week or ten DAYS.
unless blood poisoning or some other
complication sets in.
Hebbard. who received a bad knock
on his head from Policeman Cornell.
when he attempted to slash the oficer
in the hall in his dash for freedom. will
be longer recovering than his victim.
| Owing to the dullness of the small knife
/ and the quick action of Officer. Cornell
| in knocking him down, the blade failed
| 10 sever any arteries, and made but
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IN THE HOUSE.

The H0uss considered the 800 acre
homestead law.
John Norris, business manager Of The
New York Times, continued his tes-
timOny before the Select COMMITTEES
on Wood Pulp.
The Committee on Judiciary decided 10
consider the Sherley bill 10 amend the
bankruptcy law Friday.
The Committee on Agriculture began
consideration in executive session OF
the Appalachian forest reserve bill.
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Connections for Annapolis

or and after Wednesday. May 13. Penn
svlvania Railroad trains leaving Union
station, Washington, at 7,40 a. m. 12;30
$40 and 5;45 p. m. weekdays. and 5;45
y m Sundays. viii connect at Odenton
Tor Annapolis.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13

President ROOsevelt's formal
address in opening the confer
ence of governors will be found
in full on page ten of this edi-
tion of The Times.
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Not Allowed to Set Her Foot
on Land After Deporta-
ton Is Ordered.
YACHT CHARTERED
TO TRANSPORT HER
None Dare Go Near Woman, Who
Will Be Sent Back to Her
Native Russia.

NEW YORK. May 13-Wken the
schooner yacht Romance weighed an
chor of City Island today and showed
her way down East river, a girl sat
on deck. lounging back in an easy chair.
and no one came near her or talked
with her.
The crew Of the vessel passed her
at a distance and worked among the
sails. None dared come near. for this
girl has lepTOsy and is being brought
around Manhattan TO be placed on a
Scandinavian steamship sailing from
Weehawken and taken back 20 her
home in Russia.
Crews and passengers on passing
boats looked CIriOusly al the trim
yacht and its single passenger. No tug
was willing TO tow the yacht AROUND
the Battery and she moved slowly,
tackinz in and out among the hundreds
Of vessels.
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Army Signal Corps Officers
Confident of Success of
Experiment.
DANGER OF SPARKS
PREVENTS SENDING
Believed Messages Will Be Receiv-
ed From Stations at Navy
Yard and Annapolis.

Wireless telegraph communication
with a balloon. floating through the air
thousands Of feet above the earth Is
being tried by officers of the Army Sig
mai Corps this afternoon.
Signal Corps Balloon. No. 10. made
another ascension for experimental pur-
poses shortly after 1 o'clock this after
noon from the gas works. at Twelfth
and NJ streets southeast In the basket
were Maj. Edgar Russell assistant chief
signal officer Of the army Capt, Charles
s Wallace, and First Lieut.. Frank 7.
Lahm. Of the Signal Corps As usual
Lieutenant Lahm acted as navigator.
Compact Investment.
Major Russell anA Captain Wallace
have with them a wireless telegraph In
strument OF compact form, with which
they expect 20 receive messages from
the Washington Navy Yard. the station
at Annapolis, Nd, and possibly the
army station at Sandy Hook, n J. This
ex xoerIment is novel and something that
has never before been attempted IN
America The United States signal
Corps Is far in the van in the use OF
the wireless telegraph, and should to-
DAYS experiments prove successful IL
will put the United States far in ad-
vance OF the other world srowers In the
/ enectual combination Of theset two most
! efficient means Of communication be-
| tween armies. Officers Of the Signal
/ CorrS have no fear Of the experiments
! bein. unsuccessful The wireless in
strurnent, though built compactly. Is Of
the ordinary signal corps type that has
done such effiCien- service in Alaska,
China. and other places where II was
Indispensable. Tie instrument in the
balloon this afternoon has been tested
on the White Lot. and is keyed up 10
fine working pitch
Danger From Sparks.
No effort VIII be made 20 send mes
sages. as this is deemed too daEger-
Gus In fact. authorities have hereto
fore sconed the idea OF using a wire
less equipment in e balloon staff. be-
cause of the great danger from sparks
II Is believed by Mayer Russell. how
ever. that the Signal Corps has PEP
feoted an apparatus that cal be US,
safely and successfully. An antenr
will be dropped from the basket on
wire nearly 800 feet long. thus removing
il from the bag. and the gas II IS eN-
pected that messages can be recelved
over IL IN this way without the slightest
danger. This Is q reversal OF the usual
/ form in a wireless telegraph station. In
all land stations and stations on ships,
[ high In the air where the electric waves
Will reach it unobstruCted. The same
effect is obtained from balloon IN
dropping Il down.
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Decide to DepOrt Ier.

After remaining there several months
the health authorities decided she must
be returned 10 Russia by the steamship
company which brought her here Diff
hculty was met in arranging 10 trans
port her 10 New York. No railroad
would accept her as a passenger. and no
steamship would permit her on board
Then the immigration authorities ai-
most decided 20 buy a small vessel and
bring her 10 this port
The suggestion was made thas the
Romance be chartered. Capt. Robert B.
Chase, an old New Bedford skipper.
and DT Hardy a surgeon Of the United
States Hospital, in Massachusetts, are
the only Americans on board THIS
yacht IS in charge of Captain oliver
who has no fear Of disease. captain
Oliver remains at the helm 0f the boat
and Captain Chase and DR. Hardy have
kept az a safe distance from Miss Ossis
at all times.
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Can't Set Foot on Ground.

The authorities Will not permit the
girl to be landed at the docks. The
steamship must back out and the girl
stream.
IS the leper. On her arrival Ia this
country from Russia, she had no trouble
in passing the immigration authorities.
She went 20 Massachusetts, and there
the white blOtChes appeared on her face.
These were unmistakably leprosy, and
she was hurried TO the Massachusetts
lepeT colony on EIniEes Island
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13

Facing the most distinguished gath
ering that ever assembled in the White
House. President Roosevelt today open
ed the conference Of governors of the
United States and Territories, and made
an eloquent plea for the preservation
of the natural resources Of the country.
Never before has a President had the
opportunity of talking to executives Of
so many States, all assembled for the
common good of the nation, and It was
with especial force that the necessity
Of conservation of the oountry's wealth
was impressed upon the delegates In
addition TO the governors there were
three delegates from each state and
Territory. including Porto Rice and Ha-
waii. and other distinguished persons
who attended at the special request OF
the President.
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East Room Crowded.

Every available seat was occupied IN
the beautifully decorated East Room OF
the White House when, at II O'Clock.
President Roosevelt stepped on TO the
platform TO begin his address. Before
beginning he gazed about him for mo-
ment, visibly impressed by the magni-
tude Of the conference. Directly iE
front of him we're forty-one governors.
To the right Of the President on the
platform sat Vice President Charles w
Fairbanks, on the left sat his Cabine-
officers, and TO the left Of Vice President
fCnntinned ON Fonrfh Parel
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Will Prosecute Husband.

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Fair tonight and tomorrow.
Light winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Messer Real Estate & Ins. Go.
FOR SALE.

 S10 500-The best investment on the mar ket; close to business center; lot 50x190: 10-room house; rented S7s0 per year: within less than two blocks proposed hotel site, on 9th avenue and 2Oth street; easy terms.
 S6000-10 acres land on Montevallo road; two miles from courthouse and near Belle Meade poultry farm; easy terms. S5500-5 acres or about % lots in Wade tract, near Illinois Central and Frisco yards; a fine investment; houses and lots would sell or rent now; easy terms. S6000-10 acres land on East Lake car line; fine for subdivision or greenhouses. s25. 000-A close-in business corner; front ing on 1st avenue, Morris avenue and street. could be improved and rented on good paying basis. S75o0-A new. attractive, 7-room, furnace heated home; east of 20th street, near Country club easy terms. See us if in market for business or resi- denee property. We are headquarters for best suburban property on. the mar ket.
 JEMlSoN REAL ESTATE G lNS. co.
 2024 Third Avenue
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TAFT ENDS VISIT
 ID HIS HOME CITY Declares Trip Had No Politics..
 Significance RETURNS To HOT SPRING The P, ,sidens-Elect Will Go To Cuba In February To Witness the Intro
 ducton of Home Govern
 nent In the Island.
RETURNS To HOT SPRING

Cincinnati, November 17.-President- elect Taft left here tonight for Hot Springs, va thus ending the visit to his home city, which has been the subject of wide political speculation.
 "I have not seen politician, nor dis cussed any political question since com ing here,' said Judge Taft tonight. CT think I have accomplished my purpose in coming here, which was a personal business matter in which there is nc public interest. nor should there be-
 Bishop Oldham, of the Methodist Epis copal church, who has spent several years in tho Philippines and came u this country to attend the recent mis- sionary conference at St. Louis had Jt long talk with Judge Taft today rela- tive to Philippine mates. Incidentally, the bishop took occasion to express his hearty approval of the recently publlshe 1 letter written by Judge Taft to a St. Paul clergyman in which he made clear his position relative to the Catholic church.
 Before leaving at 2 o'clock tonight Judge Taft was the guest at a dinner given by Edward Harrison, a long time friend.
 Judge Taft today told his Cincinnati friends that he should return to this city about two weeks before his departure for the inaugural ceremonies at Wash ington and should go from his home here to the capital. He is planning d trip to Cuba early in February to witness the relnquishIpent of American authority f1,A %sN., ..f fla iatu fAd president. This trip, if taken, will neces- sarily be brief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Fine Business Opportunity

On Monday, November 30. 1908, will be offered for sale at public outcry in front of the county hourt house In Bir- mingham, Ala, all of the assets and property, real and personal of the American Lime and Plaster company, located at North Birmingham.
 The real estate to be sold consists most favorably located plant for the manufacture of wood fiber plaster and hydrated lime. fully equipped with modern machinery and appliances, with which daily capacity of 25 tons of wood fiber plaster and 1. tons ny drated lime, which be readily doubled at a small outlay. The plant is in first-class physical condition and can be put into operation iinmedately
 For particulars address w. C. Gar rett, attorney 212H North Twenty first street, Birmingham. Ala.
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West End

An attractive home on Tuscaloosa ave- nue. lot 75x19O, with alley in rear; fruit trees barn and chicken yard House
 is in good repair and is cheap at $500. Messer Real Estate 6 Ins. Go.
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S850O

A splendid home on Sycamore street, South Highlands, a corner This is a real home in one of the best sections of the Highlands Easy terms
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NANTED--A permanent position as col- lector; am 30 years old and married. No whisky or tobacco in any form. Am employed at present but wish to make a change. Can also operate a type writer and keep set of books. Can furnish good references and bond. Can produce results for the man that wants a collector or collector and office man. Address K-19. care Age-Herald.
 11-1S-2t
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ONE CENT A WORD

hAIES-One cent a word a dayy no Cd. taken for less than 25 eAats for n0st insertion. Cash must accompany every nrder.
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WANTED-Position in Japan as repre- sentative, agent or salesman of Bir- mirrsaim manufacturing interest. Ad- has resided in Japan for IS tne maJoih saks the Japanese language amendment 1versant with the commer-
 Dns in Japan and the east. Some clain references. Address J-19- .ons+,+rt;o-, of-ald. 11-1S-2t
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ONE GENT A WORD

IIATEs-one cent a word q day; no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for nrst insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
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ROARDERS WANTED.

ROOM and Ioard for couple or two gen tle1nen 1896 l1th avenue south.
 1l-l4-7t FOR RENT Nicely furnished rooms with private bath with or without board. 734 N Dist street 11-15-7t SPIENDTD room with board 7i9 South t 20th Street. n-ls-lt ROOMS with board, 1902 south 2oth street, corner 10th avenue. 11-l7-t ELEGANT furnished rooms and board. 71s south eoth street. 11-17-2t ROOMS and day boarl. 1eos 5th ave.
 11-11-5t
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~ o,, jon; can furnish very WnetneI eno as to my efficiency as ed for it's confirny kind of clerical work.
 amiliar with boilers and eigfffeyotes or kinds of machinery and can furnislrs..e,d references as to ef
 ficiency. Address ELY. care Age-Her
 aid. 1-18-2t
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WANTED-Position as mine foreman by
 experienced and competent man who holds a certificate and has 90 years ex- perience in the mines; 15 years in Ala bama as mine foreman. Address M-19. care Age-Herald. 11-1S-2t
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W WANTED-FEMALE HELP.
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Salesman, dry goods house; carpenters and helpers short order cooks; wi. low decorator; laborers in all lines IT out of work call at 45S Hood bldg.
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WANTED-Position by young man sten- ographer; four years experience in rail- road work; can furnish good reference; have machine. Address M, 2212 4th ave.
 11-1S-2t
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FOR SALE
SOUTHSIDE.

NEW BARGAINS FOR SALE. S12, ,5OO-Business lot on 1st avenue. near 18th street, running back to railroad; can make very reasonable terms. $9500-Good. modern home, fronting East Lake car line, near 53d street, Wood lawn.
 s1S50-s250 cash, balance monthly new broom house with bath, Rising, on South Ensley car line, can give pos session.
 MONEY TO LOAN In sums of 5000, s1500 and $2000 on local mortgage security.
 s. E. THOMPSON. Agent. Bell Phone 24 223 N. z1st St
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EXPERT accountant would like small set
 of books to keep spare time. Would also balance your books. install new system,
 open or close a set. Y-1S, care Age Herald. 11-1S-3t
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WANTED-You to come to Neilrs Stock Yards, Morris avenue and 24th street. to buy some nice milch cows. Any kind; any price. Peoples phone 45S; Bell 464
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WANTED-Partner with S1OO0 to engage in the general merchandise and produce brokerage business; have good list of accounts; must be acquainted with job ping trade; references exchanged. Ad- dress Business, 2209 9th avenue.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

Notice to Contractors.
 Sealed proposals will De received by the undersigned until F o'clock noon, Thursday. November 1s, 1908. for paying certain sidewalks. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this of fee. The right is reserved to reject and and all bids. w. M. WILSON, Gadsden, Ala. City Engineer
 11-7-6t-sat-mon-wd
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ONE CENT A WORD

HATEs-One cent . word days no ao. taken for less than 2S cents for hrSt insertion. Cash must accompany every nrdcR
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 Convicts for Hire.

ConVIcts Tor Hire. Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon, December l, 1908, to lease from Dallas county about 50 convicts.
 These convicts are said to be the best in Flat Top mines.
 The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. JULIAN SMITH, Hard Labor Agent, Selma, Ala.
 11-S- S-12t-wed-fri-s sun
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WANrED- | sober, industrious man
 some moderate office work. Tn need Of work very much. Address ll9 care Aqe-I Herald l1-1S-st
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WANTED-Position as stenographer or office clerk by young lady with two years experience. Best city references furnished. Call Peoples phone No. PTS.
 l1-1s-2t
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WANTED-Stuation as stenographer;
 young lady, four years experience; can
 furnish best of reference; capable of holding any position; high school grad uate Call 1041 Bell, West End, or ap- ply Y-f7, care Age-Herald 1l-1S-2t