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The Washington times., 1908-02-01
TRACTION COMPANY
TO GET MORE TINE
Commissioners Favor Fran
chise Extension for Wash
ington Heights Railway.

The Commit ssioners will report favor
ably to Congress the recently introduced
Moore bill to extend the time for the
completion of the line of the East
Washington Heights Traction Company,
eighteen months after the passage Of
the act. The Commissioners will sug-
gest in addition that deposit of $500
be required 10 insure the operation of
The line within that time.
Opposition 10 the bill was offered by
J. B. Archer, jr., A n. Bliss, and other
residents and prOpertyowners of the sec
ton affected, who held that now that
the Commissioners have given their con-
sent to the exten ion of the time, work
may be postponed indefinitely. This
railroad company has simply exploited
tae favor of the Commissioners and
Congrass," said Mr.. Archer and this
additional extension Of time is sufficient
to merit official rebuke"
Those who protested against a fur
tnCr extension pointed to the fact that
the franchise was granted in June. 1898
and that since that the company has
obtained three extensions OF time and
have only put down about a quarter OF
a mile Of track. a further extension,
Il was complained, meant that the ser
vice would again be delayed ard that
under existing conditions II was impos-
si.sle for the franchise TO be obtained by
anyone else.
The Washington times., 1908-02-01

exercise by Americans Of those political
rights COY which George Washir zton
and or forefathers entered into a war
with our mother country.
Duty to Maintain Force.
The United States is under a clear
DUTY to maintain such an srmed force
as 20 give it the power to protect every
one or these States IN the full and free
exercise OF every one OF these reserved
powers. This duty alone. irrespective OF
the difficulties that may be encountered
hereafter in harmonizing the Congress
at Washington and the governments at
all the other capitals Of the world upon
those foreign policies which will pre-
serve peace and at the same time secure
justice In the relation Of our country
win others. seems TO impose upon Con-
gresS at this time the necessity Of care
iuly studying the question OF arma-
ments In view OF the California Incl
dent, and In view OF the results OF the
third Pan-American and second Hague
conferences. How IS this to be done?
BY commission on armament and ar
bitratton, containing q Senator a mem
Der or the House. an army and navy Of
ncer, an authority on international law
and arbitration, and a man Of wide
commercial experience"
simultaneously with the appointment
OF such a commission, Mr. Davis be-
lieves that this country should enter
into negotiation for arbitration treaties
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
DECIMAL CHANGES NEWS
OF THE CANAL DIGGERS

The current issue OF the Canal Rec
ord, printed on tbs zone as official organ
Of the diggers, contains a modest cor
rection Of an error made IN q previous
number, about the amount OF dirt that
Is being made TO fly. It seems from the
correction that the flying isn't going on
az such a terrific rate as was supposed
II was the tTi1iny mistake or getting a
decimal point in the wrong place that
caused the trouble It made almost as
much trouble, by the way, as the IA
nous fly speck that was mistaken for a
decimal point and made the man rich
until he found out what the fly had
done.
By dint Of the deviatious Of this pere-
grinating point. the Record produced &
calculation showing that two carloads
Of earth were being removed every sec
Uld- That raised all former records en-
Jlrely OUT or tbs game, and showed
such a tremendous increase in results
that huge satisfaction was manifested.
Space next 20 pure reading was readily
secured for exploitation Of the good
news II looked as II the canal might
be ready in time TO pass the feet on its
way back from the Pacific.
But now the awakening. Instead Of
the removal Of two carloads each work
ing second. explains the Record. the
correct amount is one carload every FIVE
second How the naughty deClmaI
point did IL is plain enough on this
showing the fact IS just oEe-teuth of
the 1oysOme figure presented by reason
OF the erroneous previous CalCplation.
No announcement is made As 10 the
measures that viii be adopted for dis
the decimal point.
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
''FRATS" UNDESIRABLE,
PRESIDENT JUDSON SAYS

Secret and fraternal societies are an
undesirable factor in university life, &C
cording to an opinion expressed last
night by President Harry Pratt Jud-
son. OF the University Of Chicago. who
came TO this city 10 attend the ban
Quet Of the Washington Alumni AssO-
citation.
President JudsOn was opposed to the
societies not only because o. the danger
Of cHpues, but because they lower
the morals of the students" He praised
the good TO be derived from partiCi-
patton in athletics and urged that stu
dents in the various colleges take a
more active interest in sports.
Congressman LOwdeu Of Illinois.
trustee Of the university, acted as
toastmaster. Thc Alumni Association
which was formed about three weeks
ago, elected the following officers
President Roy Vernon vice president,
Mrs Charles F Weller, secretary and
treasurer, Arthur +. Minnick
The Washington Alumni Association OF
RandOlph-MacOn College gave its an
nual banquet In the banquet hall of the
Y. NJ. c. A. building last night. Those
present We're PROT j. Fred Peake, Of
George Washington University. and
president of the association; DR.. Day. of
George Washington University: WI
liam PretJyman, OF Rockville. Nd. the
Smith, J. I Simms, the Rev Mr. Bal
ingee, James Brannin David and Paul
Hulhsh Of Alexandria; Thomas L. Kib-
Ter OF Falls Church, Charles Walters. of
Langley. Va: W. F. Prettyman. r. 5.
Owe. the Rev. j. j. RiVes. r. II. Travel
W ?. Johnson and DR.. r. T. Blackwell,
president OF RandOlph-MacOn.
Addresses were made by DR.. Day. Dr.
Blackwell, Mr.. Peake, and Mr. Pretty
man
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
FUNERAL MONDAY MORNING
OF MRS. JAMES BRADLEY

Mrs. Margaret Bradley. widow Of
James Bradley and for many years q
resident OF this ciIy. died at her home
SIS Eighteenth street northeast. early
Thursday morning. Mrs. Bradley was
seventy-sIx years OLD, and had lived
in this city ever since her marriage
fifty years ago.
Funeral services viii be held at her
residence a. $50 o'clock Monday morn
ing. ana intermem viii be made In Mt.
OliveL Cemetery.
Mrs. Bradley is survived by three sons,
James, Daniel and George, ana two
daughters, Mrs. Ella Mathew and Miss
M4rgaTeI-
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
TEACHERS GET SALARY
ON THE Minute TODAY

The teachers Of the District are today
receiving their salaries for the past
month, and are rather pleased at the
record time made by the clerical force
at the Franklin School in preparing the
rolls. The technicahStes incident to the
recently inauguTated audit system hav-
ing been mastered by the force. it is not
believed that there will be any delays
IN future IN having the rolls ready by
the 1st or ID OF the month as expected
Several months ago there was COnsid-
cradle complaint concerning the delay
In teachers salaries, payment for one
month having been delayed until the
10th Of the following month, owing TO
differences with the District auditing
department. The opportunity, therefore,
Of receiving their checks strictly on the
minute today has caused glad smile
10 OveTspread the features of the 1000
or more teachers who trOoped in and
out OF the Franklin School
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
Urged Mother to Withdraw Deposit Which Was
Done in Nick-o,,- Time-Carried Bills
Home in Muff
MRS. JOHN PHILIP SOUsA,

10 her and she soon left. carrying the
banknotes, in large rolls, in her mun.
THAT night Mr. Barnes. the manager
OF the band, came hurrying here from
Nashville. where the band was playing
with what he thought was news 10 US
OF the banks failure. He was over
jOyed when he learned the facts. He
had Telegram hed TO father, and told him
the band had $3.50 on deposit. Far
from being depressed over the bad It'd
Ings, father, who always sees the hu-
mOrOus side of any happening, even
misfortune. telegraphed back Sorry
IL wasn't an even $4,000; easier TO re-
member "
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
ASKS STRICT LAW
AGAINST YAGRANCY
William Nj. Stewart Would
Make Loafers Work for
the District.

More stringent vagrancy laws are
suggested by William NJ. Stewart as
preventive OF pocketbook snatching. In
a letter to the Commissioners, Mr.. Stew
art advises that the unemployed white
and colored men found about the city
be taken into custody and sent to the
Workheuse for ninety days or six
months, it being his belief that this
class Of men is responsible for the num-
erous thefts Of recticules from defense
less women.
The letter follows:
The conditions in the city Of Wash
ington require a drastic vagrant law.
women are constantly robbed, IN every
part OF the city. After dark they are
50 frequently knocked down, robbed,
ana Ieft senseless. that it is unsafe for
them TO go on public streets, even in
tne business parts OF Washington The
trouble comes from the great number
OF yagaDonds that hang about low grog-
CERES alleys, and dlsreputable resorts.
IL IS impossible for the police, IL the
number were doubled, to watch the
criminal vagabonds that infest the city.
Deg leave TO suggest 20. your Com
mission that you cali attention Of Con-
6ress TO the need Of a vagrant law,
under which all idlers, who cannot give
2 satisfactory account Of themselves,
pc condemned 10 work for the District.
- tA4S4tt ~ aAAC the GLIEEins MAKE EDtt4S
IN the parks, and anything else that
may be necessary and useful The only
hope OF reformation for the lOafers who
swarm in the city is labor in the open
air. Ninety days OF hard labor In the
open air VIII do much 20 improve the
ColdlCon OF any Eagabondi II ninety
days is not enough, give him six months
70 regain his normal condition.
am satisfied that Congress desires
me capital OF the nation TO be a safe
pace Tor res Specialize ueODIe 10 live and
that they VIII furnish such legislation
as you may require 10 RID the city OF
the loatng, criminal element. which en-
Danger life and property"
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
OUR NAVY Is INADEQUATE;
DIVIDED FLEET USELESS"
DECLARESPEACEADV
Hayne Davis Says Atlantic Coast Is in Danger-Advo-
Gates Commission on Armament and Arbitration
TO Study Question.

in Straits of MAGELLAN
February Sso0OO of people prop
ery viii be unprotected destruction which
would in the wake of stirring Of
with Atlantic coast the other remains
guarded division of the feet inadequate for the pr
lection OF eithe coast With American commercial spirit
enterprng, with the policies sovernties on
posed those CT the nation it silently and IMAGINE
ourselves secure There is but one element security
world constituted today, adequate navvI
-Hayne Dapis
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
Japanese Incident.

In discussing the relations OF foreign
governments with that OF the United
States and referring particularly 10 the
Japanese question IN California, Mr.
Davis makes the startling statement
that the japanese government peremp-
torily demanded that the japanese chill
dren be placed in the San Francisco
schools. He continues;
In order 10 avoid war with Japan
under these conditions. the President OF
the United States considered 10 nee
essary TO bring pressure to bear upon
the people Of California as 10 tempo
Tarily paralyze the due administration
OF their laws In accordance with the
Constitution. Even the freedom OF
speech in the California Legislature had
TO be Curtailed in order to prevent pre-
cipitatiOu Of the threatened war with
Japan. The incident disClOses the fact
that there are governments willing. even
in this day 70 interfere with the free
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
EXAMINATION For ENSIGN.

Ensign J. c. Townsend. who has
been under treatment at the United
states Naval Medical School Hospital
In this city. has entirely recovered. and
unon his discharge will appear before
the naval examining board az the Mills
building for examination for promotion.
Upon The completion of his examina-
ton he viii report % the Bureau Of
Navigation for further orders.
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
Carried Bills in Muf.

Mother barely had time to reach the
bank before it closed. As the cab
dashed up she saw by the big clock in
front Of the bank that she had just ten
minutes. The officials were very nice
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
If You Have Idle Money

why not begin to realize an income there
on? Banking dept. of Union Trust Co, 18th
& II sts.. pays interest on all accounts
subject TO check. Govt control.
The Washington times., 1908-02-01

Cuticura Soap, assisted BY
Cuticura, the great Skin
Cure, is priceless for pre-
serving, purifying, and beau
tifying the skin, scalp, hairg
and hands of infants, chill
dren, and adults; for ecze~
mas, rashes, itchingS, irrita-
tons, chappings, chaflngS,
redneSS and roughneSS,
especially of the face and
hands; for sanative, anti
septic cleansing, as well as
for all the purposes of the
toilet, bath, and nursery.
Guaranteed absolutely pure
and may be used from the
hour of birth.
sz.ts -. - .---4a 49,. . - -
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
Baltimore and Return, sI.as, Baltimore

& Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways, both days,
except Royal Limited City Offices 1417
G ST. and 619 Penna- ave.
The Washington times., 1908-02-01

President RoosevsIt's advocacy for
increased Notifications and q more pow
erfJl navy as means 20 protect the
country and 70 maintain peace has re-
celved unqualified support from the
ranks Of those who favor permanent
peace By means Of international arbI-
tration
The support Of the Roosevelt naval
expansion policy is contributed in the
nature OF an article on Arbitration
and Armament" BY Hayne Davis in the
current number Of Army and Navy
Life. Mr.. Davis was secretary Of the
American delegation to the thirteenth
and fourteenth ter-parliamentary con-
feIenCrs.
After carefully reviewing the atd-
tude OF each nation at the conferences
10 which he was officially accredited,
and Weighing the utterances with a
view 70 applying them to home condi-
tiOBs, Mr.. Davis expresses the follow
Ing opinion:
Conditions Must Govern
at is clear that the proper policy
OF each country IN the matter of ar
mEments, both on land and sea- must
be determined, not by any mans opin-
ion, but by the circumstances sur
rounding the nation. some Of which
are certainly its exposed sea Boast, the
distance Of detached members Of its
body the number and character Of its
neighbors. the weapons they carry. and
the attitude they manifest IL regard 10
questions affecting the vital interests
Of their neighbOrs."
Referring 70 the failure OF the con-
fcrences 10 agree upon the judges for
the International Court OF Justice, Mr..
Davis asks II each government mist not
prepare TO protect its vital interests
by its own right arm"
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
Women Are Fiuanciers.

She admitted that she and her sister
and mother had definitely trained them
selves in matters financial. in order that
they might be able to protect the in
terests of the baudmaster while he Fas
away on his professional trips.
Mother takes charge Of all fathers
business when he is away" she ex-
planned. she has his power of attor-
ney. NY sister Priscilla, and I take
turns sharing the responsibility with
her.
we are, of course, always in touch
with helpful sources Of informa ton, and
when we learned on Wednesday Of the
trouble AZ the New Amsterdam Bank
we realized at once that the only thing
10 do was to act quickly, and not trust
to any uncertain chance
The Washington times., 1908-02-01
Who Yielded Il

NEW YORK, Feb. John Philip
Sousa and his band must doff caps TO
woman's superior judgment and quick
wit at the time OF a financial crisis.
Three women-the wife and daughters
of the baudmaster himself-saved the
entire funds of the nization-uearly
$50, O00-on deposit at the New Amster-
dam National Bank. just ten minutes
before il closed.
At the home OF Mr. SoCsa, 81 Madison
avenue, the feminine members Of the
Sousa family are now kept busy re-
spending TO the congratulations that
come pouring in.
Miss Helen Sousa, the youngest
daughter, whose persistent urging per-
suaded her mother to take the step
which resulted in saving the funds, told
all about the affair
The Washington times., 1908-02-01

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Calcutta. China. Hong Kong Drug Co japan,
AaruYa- Ltd. Toxic: Russia Fsrrein. MOSCOW
So. Africa. Lennon Ltd Cape Town etc. q s A.
Potter Drug & Chem Corp, Sole Props. Boston,
eG-Fost Free Cuticura Book On Care Of the Ska
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08
THRONG TRIES TO
HEAR RI00ELL

The Psychology q ancesss. p
sas the theme ~ Mr.. Ridaeil in
hin lecture last evening At the Tab.
efuaeie. and the effort wAu pro.
noanesd ~ many the most prae.
teal aud helpful. especially along
uiilltarian lines. 81 any Of the series
get delivered
Al. ihr satisfaction that hundreds
uf snastir's best citirrnA had wAn
to $50 a practical illustration 81 the
psychology Of success of the Rid.
dell lectures "a attracting a crowd
90 the Tabernacle which pFecludc,l
thu GseaalhllitY uG their entrance
even when thsf bad Gene half sn
hour ahead Of time In the hopr NJ
seeurfnE seais
The i-ctufsf held his audlsnc. Of
to Thousand uath undated snthus.
iasm for two hours Hundreds
thtungrd and hssHier~d the dfsoFn
during the entire lecture trfinE to
secure room tuf Just ono more.
Men and women stood In every
available. aud SEEMINGLY unAyali.
able. space whlle many ambitious
auditors. who Would not b. defeated
Eu hearing the lecture. placed lad
dera and acehtilng outside each win.
dew 81 the Tabernacle and man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08

aged Ia THE xay 10 listen to the
speakers Inspiring Worda slonK The
lluu ~ success. and a; the same
time demonstrate their uwh ability
"a practically apply his methods ~
energy and sssr4iasency. To the pass.
luE oniooksF Il VAS surely ~ anus
lbs sight
There Will be 40 lecture tonight
nor Sunday aiHht. but Sunday aft
efnesln AZ o'eleek IN the nes Firtt
Presbyterian church. Mr. Riddsil
will address mass meeting 81
msn lie vii gise his most widely
known lecture. Tn. Neu Man OF
knights % the Twentieth Cen.
tuFY The lecture has been heard
b. over 900 GOO men and n said
~ Be the moas helpful and inspiring
address for mea n America.
Al the same hear In the Tsber'
narie Miss Louise y. Francis. bus
mess manager 81 the Hiddell lee
lures. viii give a talk on Evan Rob.
erta and the Wales Revival. citlrg
from her personal experience IN
this great religious awakening
There vii be special music fur.
nlshsa by the Wslrh choir 81 Seat
tie. Thls - not a talk "a ladies
only. bot !; IL expected all tho mcn
viii go 60 hear kiddcil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08

Commencing with tho Monday
afternoon matinee, a season ~ mu-
steal comedy viii beEin at The Fam.
~ theatre on Pike a. A musical
organization. tho Collins. Lewis a
Whitney Musical Comedy company
has been engaged for four weeks
season BY the management. and Il
il announced that a weekly change
81 bill ~iil b. made. and - 10 the
minute musical comedies will h.
produced The FIRST weeks It'll
consists Of ara original musical eom-
edY. The SenoFtta. crowded with
new music and fgnnyisma II anus.
ing Kind. A splendid cast 81 pFin
cipals IA a hlg feature Of thia cufn.
pany. and lhs heyy ~ Young sting
INK Girls. knoan IA tho Washington
beauty Chorus. IL said 70 bc the
best chorus feature ever seen In
Seattle A full orchestra accom-
ssanlrH the production
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08
CITY PARTY CAMPAIGN TO
BEGIN TUESDAY NIGHT

The Tuesday night meeting viii
probably be- the only one held next
week Tho more active speaking
campaign will he begun on Mon
daY night OF the following week,
and continued until election day
with from three 10 slght meetings
each evening.
The party executive COMMITTEES
has practically perfected arrange
msntH for headquarters IN the
tnlun block aud these wiii be
opened merit week IN charge Of y.
n. Haniicy. secretary Of tie cam
palEn executive committees.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08
NEVADA MEN DROP
THOUSANDS

RENO. NeT., FEB. s@ia ~ 81.
tempt 10 profit b. manipulating
Geidficl8 Consolidated Mining stock
laat weck several members ~ the
Nevada legislature and other prom.
nent politicians are said to have
lost between them tta.aeo Thlnk
INK that the passing II the police
iii by the legislature wuula have
The effect ~ boosting 6ulaftuld Con.
solidatcd. the politicians pooled
their ready money and bought a
block ~ ia0no shares On a margin.
When 4 waa selling NJ s. ON Sat.
urGay they we're called for a mar.
sin. and un that day tha stock
dropped "a $50 The hfuAerx sold
them out At s. 20 II IL said that
one ~ the politicians IN the pool
Lost nearly AL of a llfetimsa say.
tnRH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08
Frswley In "rhe pit"

erhe Pit. in which Wilton Lack.
ave was seen here several seasons
ago. will be the bin &C the Lois
theatre next week. with 7. Daniel
Ffawl hey IN the part Of Curtis jad'
win. the central figure Of the dram
atixati0n of Frank Norris absorb,
ms story. frawlcy'a appearance
will undoubtedly draw a host u PEG.
pie who remember him from his old
stock engagements here. aud he 10
certain VI a warm welcome when
IN steps before the footlighls TO
morrow.
When seen here several years
aEo. The Pit was spoiled by a
strike on The part OF the superH who
we're 10 have appeared IN the IA
m00a mob scene. Manager Pan
tAKea OF the Lois promises that this
sceua will be adequately handled,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08

The Tattoeed Man. new com.
&c opera BY Harry y smith and
Victor Herbert who have given Us
many musical successes. Viii serve
10 bring hack Frank Daniels, who
used 10 make yearly visits 10 Sc.
attic. but Who has been absent FOE
several seasons Daniels has nj.
ways been popular IN seattle. and
II 10 certain that the rotund little
comedian will receive a warm vel
come.
He Is said 20 have one Of the run.
NEST parts OF his career In The
Tattooed Man" and 70 make the
most OF IL. Among the players sup.
porting him are William naniorth.
Harry Clarke. Gilbert Clayton.
George o'Donnell. Mace Bonville.
Louise Sylvester. Julia Brewer aud
Norma kopr.
Victor Herbert Is said 60 have
given the opera score abounding
with song hits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08
APPORTION MEN 7
DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION


TAcOMA. Feb The call sDr
the democratic state convention
which meets IN Spokane MAY -
90 elect ten delegates 10 repre-
sent the state In the national con.
venflon az Denver. Jniy n II pubs
llahed and II being sent out BY
Secretary Eaheiman, ~ the state
central committee.
The basis OF representation a.
two delegates from each county
aud one delegate for each 20
votes east for the average vote la
each county for the democratic
candidates FOR representative Ina
congress aud the party candidates
for Judges Of the supreme court
ia the state election two years
ago. The apportlonment 20 the dit
ferent counties Is az follows
Clallam. g. Franklin. s. Garfield.
5. Island. s Jefferson. 6. King. 81.
Kitnup 3 Klttitaa. 10. Klickitat. o:
Lewis. ~: Pierce. 40. San Juan. .
aknEit. 30. skamania. 8 sneh0m'
iah. 30 Spokane. %. Stevens. 2s
Wahkiakum, I Walla Walia. ~
whateom. "a. iakima, Is The
total number Of delegates from all
counties IL 69T.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08

uiatofy friends. which IA ono IN
eyitablo feature Of wedding Of
which everything il known In ad
vance.
one OF the EueHBes hazardcd
about the scene of tho wedding IL
that IL will take place ia berkeley az
the home OF Mrs. Mary kincaid.
who is the guardian of Miss JET.
ferH. Ono Of the few things that
crept out about the wedding Was
that the honeymoon would b. die
peused with. and that the mayor
would be at his desk as usual
Monday morning.