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The Washington times., 1908-03-15
NEBRASKA ASKS COURT
ABOUT STATE RIGHTS

Attorney General W. r. Thompson.
II Nebraska, and Assistant Attorney
General w. Is. Rose arrived in Wash
ingtcn yesterday. in order TO appear
before the Supreme Court on Monday
in a case which presents some absolutely
new and remarka nle questions.
The state of Nebraska asks the Su-
preme Court to enjoin the two United
States circuit judges for Nebraska
against assuming jurisdiction in a big
railroad case which the State wants
tried in state courts.
The Nebraska Legislature passed a
railroad regulation act. The railroads
started to get its enforcement enioined
in the Federal courts; before they could
do so the state in its own supreme
court secured an injunction restraining
the railroads from refusing to comply
with the act.
Then the railroads had this case re-
moved to the Federal court. Now the
State wants the Supreme Court TO COM
mand tho Federal court of Nebraska
20 send the whole matter back to the
supreme court Of the State. It is al
together an unparalleled proceeding IN
injunction.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
INDIAN LAWS SCORED
BY OKLAHOMA MAN

Declaring the restrictive conditions
imposed on Oklahoma Indiar.s a menace
to their development, Representative
Charles d. Carter, who is himself a
member or the Chickasaw- Cherokee
tribe. yesterday urged upon the House
consideration of his bill TO remove the
barriers.
Some of the Indians are poor and
have no funds with which 10 improve
their lands" said Carter "The present
'aw prevents this very class from leas-
ing for agricultural purposes for a
longer period than one year. I would
Ike TO have explained how, in the name
Of common sense. these lands will ever
De made productive under the present
system. These conditions make our
state a most undesirable place for the
man with a laudable ambition to build
and own a home Of his own.
Such Indians as are civilized and
competent should be allowed to manage
their own affairs without interference
from Federal Government and the pF 0g-
ress Of our State not be further re-
tarded by senseless restrictions upon
the acts Of intelligent people"
Carter declared mat the Indian ex-
poets ali the burdens as well as the
beEefits that come with American cit
izenship.
He won't object to paying taxes.
ne said, If you will only make OF
him citizen in fact as wei as In
name"
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
or THE TRACK.

The noise.sss pistol had been invented.
only a step now 10 the noiseless fire.
cracker" said the inventor, hopefully,
and turned to his task with new energy.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
BOOMERS
ALARM BRYANITES
Plan to Launch New Move
ment in MasSa-
chuSetts.

The boom for Governor Johnson. OF
Minnesota. is 10 be turned loose b.
Massachusetts anti Bryan Democrats
without delay. They are getting organ
lied for a tight against George Fred
Williams control In tho State.
The plan is curiousl, parallel TO that
OF the anti-Taft Republicans, 10 get
control OF Massachusetts. In the hope
that this viii draw In a good share OF
the other N=~ England support. Daniel
F. Buckley. former secretars Of the
Massachusetts State Committee. mas
been here this week, and conferred with
w. 3. Hsnnessey, OF st. Paul, who is
in the East representing the johnson
movement. They canvassed the chance
Of getting Massachusetts, and its
probable effect.
Massachusetts and New England are
to be invited to the Johnson and con-
seryative standard. while New York.
according TO present plans OF the Anti
Bryan League. is to be given to Nc
Cieilan. Delaware Is TO have an early
convention 70 launch Gray. In whose
behalf strong efforts will be put forth
in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
Maryland, 1t IS claimed with excellent
prospect d al iedst sSLllilE ial s.
share Of their delegates.
Bryan's followers admit their concern
about this new movement. They are
taking great pains TO keep the South
from bF-HE!ug any faEOTite sons into
the field. out despite their utmost ex-
ertions, Virginia IS considered 2ltogeth-
er likely 10 give its delegation to Sen
ator Daniel.
Senator Culberson of Texas, it is now
said. practically holds in his hand the
power to decide whether Bryan shall
be the nominee. If he will allow Texas
TO instruct for himself, there will be
little question, according 10 the con-
seTvdtive managers, about holding out,
in opposition 20 Bryan. comfortably
more than a third OF the Denver con-
Yention, and finally forcing the nonli-
nation of some other man.
The movement is in more concrete
and manageable shape today. according
to all advices, than ever before.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
GAMBLING BILL
TO Be MADE STRONGER

Action on the bill TO prohibit betting
on horse racing IN the District was de-
layed yesterday by the House District
Committees judiciary subcommittee. OF
which Representative Campbell OF
Kansas IS chairman Mr.. Campbell ex-
planned this delay yesterday afternoon
as follows:
The subcommittee OF which I am
chairman. having duly considered the
Commissioners bill and the Acheson
bin against gambling in the District,
decided that the terms OF both these
bills were too narrow. and that It will
be necessary for me TO draw new bill
to prohibit gambling more absolutely
than Is done in either OF those meas
ures."
Supporters Of the anti-gambling bill
point out that, while Mr. Campbell is
striving TO get more perfect bill in
shape, the end OF the session is drawing
near and the opportunity for securing
legislation on the subject is diminish
ing.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
TO HAVE EXHIBIT
IN C0RC0RAN ART GALLERY

The Washington Artists Society ez-
hibition. now IN progress in the heml-
cycle building OF the Corcoran Gallery
of Art is TO be the basis or an 'execu-
ton OF amusing fakes" BY the Wash
ington Takers Society Monday and
Tuesday. March q and "A. The exhibition
viii be held in the basement OF the gal
leTy just under the hericvcla. and the
proceeds will be added - +1,a ,7ranerv
fund OF the COrCOTan School az Arr No
charge VIII be made for entrance to the
exhibition rooms. but an auction sale
vii be held Tuesday evening
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
New York Repairs Schools;
Learned Cleveland Lesson

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE lesson OF
the Collinwood school disaster is being
needed here. AS a result OF the visit
paid by superintendent Of Buildings
Snyder to Cleveland 10 study the fire,
dozens Of classroOms in nine public
schools were ordered closed today Sny-
der reported to School superintendent
Maxwell that these clsssrooms have in
sufficient or unsafe exits. and they viii
be kept closed until alterations are
made.
Immediately on his return from Ohio
Snyder began a personal inspection Of
all schools. His report TO Superintendent
Maxwell was based on what he discov-
cred. In each Of the schools he des-
ignates from two 70 eight ClassroOms
are reported unsafe. Snyder recon-
mended changes. and they viii be made
Immediately.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
HEARST ELECTION CASE
SET FOR TRIAL APRIL 13

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE appel
late division OF the supreme court To-
day fixed April 10 Cor the trial Of the
suit TO open the ballot boxes in the
disputed Hearst-McClellan mayoraity
election OF 1906. II was assigned 10 part
XVIII. appellate term. and the drawing
OF a special panel Of 100 talesmen vas
ordered
The order today was IN pursuance - -
80 omen the ballot boxes IN disputed
districts.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15

On recommendation Of the retirement
board the Beard OF Education shall
nave power b. a two-thirds vote 10 re-
tire any teacher. mentally or physically
unfit. who has taught twenty years,
ten years in the District Of Columbia
It may retire any member OF the force
who has attained the age Of sixty-fiVe
ana has taught thirty years, ten years
In the District OF Columbia.
The Board or Education shall have
power also, by q twO-thirds vote. 20 re-
tire any msmber OF the teaching staff
on application, who has been engaged
in teaching thirty years. and also any
member or the supervisory staff or grin
clpaI OF a normal. high school. or man
uai training school. engaged a. teach
ing for thiTty-hve years, fifteen years
OF which must have been IN the District
Of Columbia
The bin provides that The person re-
tired shall receive an annuity of not
less than one-haf OF his annual salary
a time OF retirement; Ia case OF teach
ers or principals of a graded school not
10 exceed 81 200. but In case OF super
vising principal Of normal. high, or
manual training school, 1880. In no
case after thirty years Of service shall
the amount be less than $500.
Teachers of Short Service.
Any teacher retired with less tlan
thirty years service shall receive an
annuity in the ratio that the number of
years service bears To thirty years. ANY
officer after twenty years service but
with less than thirty-fve years ser
vice shall re ,eive an annuity in the
ratio that the number OF years bears TO
thirty-hve. The annuity viii be pay
able at the same tine as teachers sal
aries.
All retirementE. except for physical
disability, will be on July l or Febru-
airy ]. Section Of the bill provides that
annuities shall be free from levy. etc.
It is provided that the retirement fond
shall accumulate during the fiscal year
1908. and shall be available July !, 1909
Az annultant during this time will for
felt no right.
II is estimated that the total OF the
assessments in one year viii amount
TO SIS, 1926.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
GIRLS THROWN IN PANIC
IN BLAZING WAREHOUSE

NEW YORK. March 1L-Fire this aft
ernoOn in the sugar and starch ware
house of Arthur Essig, at $50 ana 5SZ
Pearl street, endangered the lives OF
rs girls az work in the place. stoppe1
traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge for a
time because of the smoke and fame
shooting upward past the north road
way, and gave the firemen fierce
struggle.
Many Of the girls lost thet= heads
and stood daZed at the elevator shaft.
1t was there that the elevator boy,
Henry Koch, OF "a Humboldt street
Brooklyn. did heroic work. He kept
his car going. ard got everybody who
was left in the building TO the street
in safety. Miss Anna Long. Of 2 New
Bowery, a forewoman In the ware
house. also did heroic work.
The flames did 500. coo damage.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
NEW CAR STUDIED
BY NAVAL OFFICERS
Strang Motor May Prove
Adaptable to Smaller
Fighting Craft

Captain Marsh, chief Of the torpedo
boat division OF the Bureau Of Naviga-
ton, and Lieutenant Commander
Thompson, Of the Bureau OF Equip
ment, yesterday afternoon accepted the
invitation Of the Strang Motor Car
Company TO so on the car Irens from
this city 20 Baltimore 10 study the con
struction and operation Of the car, with
view to the possible adoption OF the
idea 10 the uses OF the navy.
Officials OF the department are greatly
interested in the sustained power shown
by this car in long distance runs, and
it IS possible the idea will be adopted
TO torpedo boat construction and to
the other varied power demands upon
the Bureau OF Equipment. The high
and economical power shown, or at
least claimed for the car would be OF
great benefit in naval use.
II an embodiment Of the idea proves
successful, II would make the ideal
power for ths propulsion OF torpedo
craft. launches, and possibly much
larger boats. with the oil storage ca
pacity Of torpedo boat destroyer II
would give this little craft radius OF
operation that heretofore was un-
dreamed. It would reduce vibration TO
a minimum, would prove economical
and would make assured the adoption
of oil as fuel, a desired end IN naval
vessels. particularly those OF the small
er types.
The Strang motor is a combination
Easolens motor. electric motor, and
storage battery compact. The gasoiene
generates a strong current by direct
cotton TO the motors, and when the pro-
peling force is stopped, all the power
generated goes into the storage battery.
where IL can be called into use auto
maticaIy when needed. Alcohol, naph-
tina. or even crude petroleum, IL is
claimed could be adopted for fuel.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
HANNA'S GRANDSON
WINS ANOTHER'S GIRL

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, March IA
Marcus A. Hanna, son OF Dan Hanna.
and grandson OF the late Mark Hanna
and Miss Adele Pratt, Of Elmira n. y.
were married here last evening. The
ceremony was performed at the home
Of a justice OF the peace. They LETT
for New York after the ceremony. Youns
Hanna has been a student AT Yale.
and met hts wife first at a dance at
Tufts College.
It was reported that she was engaged
TO a man in EImira, where arrangements
had been made for her wedding Her
mother was opposed to the match VITA
Hanna.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
Pensions for Teachers
Provided in Proposed Lam
Small Percentage Will Be Levied Upon SaIa-
ries, and Persons of Twenty Years Service
Are Eligible for Annuities.

with a request for its enactment the
Commissioners yesterday forwarded to
Congress "a bill to provide fer the for
nation and disbursement OF public
school teachers retirement tund.
The fund is to be created out OF any
unused balance at the close OF the rs
cal year on account Of teachers and sal
aries, by legacies. gifts, etc. ; sum
equal to ~ per cent OF the annual ap-
preparation for salaries of teachers and
officers is to be placed in the retirement
fund by the Treasurer of the United
states and the following per cent TO be
deducted from the teachers pay:
One per cent OF all salaries OF the
teachers and supervising force who
have taught less than ten years. IL per
cent of all who have taught more than
ten and less than twenty years. and
per cent for all those who have taught
over twenty years, calculated on June
80 OF each year.
$40 Limit Of Deduction.
Not more than so is 10 be deducted
from the salary of a principal OF
graded school or teacher in a year and
not more than $40 from the salary OF
any supervising OECef or principal OF
a normal, high, or manual training
school.
The retirement board is TO consist or
the president of the Board OF Eaucation
and ono member OF the board 10 be
named by the president. the superin-
tendent OF public schools. the coiored
assistant superintendent OF public
the director of intermediate in
and six members of the public
day schools, two representing the in
termediate grades. two representing
the primary grades OF elementary
schools, in each case one white and one
colored representative
The last six members shall be elected
by the teachers they represent TO serve
three years, two to be elected each
year. At the first meeting Of the retire
ment board the six members so elected
shall draw for terms of one, two. and
three years. two in each class. respec-
lively. Should a vacancy occur among
the members. the teachers affected shall
Immediately elect another representa-
tive.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
TWO SHIPS LAUNCHED
AT WILMINGTON YARDS

WILMINGTON. Del, Msrch IA
double launching took place at the ship
yards OF the Pusey & Jones Company
here at $50 o'clock this morning. The
SnOhomish and Davey. building for the
United States Revenue Service, took
their first dip. The launching was sue
cessful
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
BEAR MITTENS.

A Maine hunter and guide has a pair
OF mittens -Ss.:2h mystify every one eX-
amininf- .a-- Last spring the hunter
caught \ yes. ing bear IN a trap, and
as the So as too short and dOWny
20 sell a- r. he shaved the skin. and
his mOt.eE a lady. past seventy years,
carded the fur. spun II into yarn and
then knitted the mittens.-Fur News.
The Washington times., 1908-03-15
SCHOOL DANGERS
TO BE REMOVED
Commissioners Ask Board
TO Furnish Estimate for
Alterations.
Governing Body Criticised
by Member of School
Commission.

The Commissioners having expressed a
Willingness to urge an appropriation by
Congress TO make Washington school
buildings freproof, it Is not improbable
that before the end Of the week the
Board OF Education Will present figures
showing Just what amount Is needed
TO improve conditions.
Following the transmission OF Super
intendent Stuart's report showing va
E-lous defects IN a number OF buildings.
steps we're begun BY the school author
iCes to ascertain what sum would be
needed 10 make the necessary changes.
The Commissioners wrote the board
yesterday suggesting that 1t present i'm
mediately for transmission 10 Congress
estimates OF all alterations needed in
unsafe buildings Such a plan was
already under way on the part OF the
board. and the present unanimity be-
tween Comui ssioners and the board on
this question will result in prompt &C
ton. 1t IS probable that q special meet
ing OF the board may be called 10 con-
slider the matter
Commissioners Criticised.
Though all are agreed that it is now
time for immediate action. board mem
bers cling 70 their original assertion
that had the estimates of the board
not been cut by the Commissioners in
the last few years, the eXigencies of
the occasion would not now be so ur-
gent, and the buildings as a whole would
b IN far better shape.
The repairs we have asked for and
failed TO get would have gone far 70
rnodernize the buildings" said member
OF the board. land whether or not the
board specified that this dollar was for
a ire-escape and that dollar for some
thing else, the common intent was the
eame-the Improvement and undermining
Of our schools.
The board has no intention OF fur
Their agitating the question OF response
biIity for present conditions, but we
would ike to refer TO the Commission
ers' statement published yesterday in
which that body points with pride TO the
fact that we asked for $4,000 for re-
pairs in the current appropriation bill
and received a recommendation for the
same amount.
$4,000 for Heating Plant.
"Our joy at the Commissioners ap-
proval. however. was short lived. Tor
we afterward learned that the Com
rnissioners intended $4,000 Of this amount
10 erect a heating plant at the NJ street
High School We had not contemplated
this as repairs, consequently IL leaves
Us with only so, coo, about the same old
figures far too small for our needs.
However, the board is glad 70 know
that the Commissioners are willing to
assist In making our schools fireproof.
and we shall bend our united efforts in
that direction, as is being done in num-
erous other cities"
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
STATE NEWS NOTES.

EAU CLAIRE-The county board has de-
cded to ignore the state laws on the sub
ject of good roads
LA CROSSE-Throwing water into the
furnace to check the fire, Mrs: L. E. Howe
of WaukOn. badly burned about the
face and hands
CHIPPEWA FALLS-Sewers in some
parts of this city are gradually being clCg-
ged by a certain kind of fibrous growth.
which, when it has grown over the interior
of the pipes make an impenetrable wall.
RACINE In order to give employment to
tne unemployed the common council will en-
deavor to pass an ordinance for the issuing
of $4,000 street improvement bonds and
pave several streets during the coming sea
son.
MANITOWOC-Onp of the most horrible
tragedies that this county has ever known
took place at the Manitowoc county asylum
when one of the insane patients, John Her
rian, committed suicide. He blew has head
off with Il shotgun.
CHIPPEWA FALLS-Edward Wager of
WllbauX, Mont, makes application for a
shipment of women of maTriaoeabIc age TO
Montana, saying that there IS ii scarcity in
that state. lie and 100 others al WilJauX
are looking for wives.
La CROSSE-Acting under Instructions
from Mayor Anderson, Chief of Police Web
Der has ordered all prOprietors and inmates
of diSrepUtable houses to leave the city by
April u. 1t is possible that all gamblers
Will also be forced to leave the city.
SUPERIOR-Nina Johanson. the woman
who stepped on a match and set fire to the
started suit for personal injury DAMAGES.
alleging that she sustained great injuries
in the fire. The blaze cost the Webster
manufacturing company over S1DJDOO.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
STATE NEWS NOTES.

WASHBURN-Ovcr thirty young people
from this city had a narrow escape from
being run down by q fast freight train
while returning home from a party.
NORTH FREEDOM-Robert Bittrich
aged ~ years. died at Los Vegas, \. NJ
He went there from here ten days ago, i'll,
Of consumption His wife is in delicate
health.
APPLETON-Phflip Sheridan of Green
Bay has announced his candidacy for the
nomination for Congress from the Ninth
congressional district on the Democratic
ticket
MENOMONIE-John Lee, aged 10 years.
was burned to death in his house at Merl-
dan, this county. The body was not found.
His aged wife narrowly escaped with her
life.
BELOIT-A notable event in Jewish cir
cles here Sunday night was the wedding Of
Miss Sarah, daughter of r. Zelinski, TO
israel Barnett Of Milwaukee The ceremony
was performed by Rabbi Scheinfeld Of Mil
waukpe.
BARRON-Edwin Harrison. % years Old
was arrested by Sheriff Kurschncr of Bar
ron county and Sheriff Anderson of Bufra-
10 county after scufle and some gun
play. Harrison is wanted in Buffalo county
on charge Of burglary
MAYVILLE-Elaborate plans are being
perfected to make the annual tournament
of the Northwestern Band association,
which will be held at MayviIle Saturday
and Sunday, June - and II, the biggest
event of the kind ever held in the state.
MAUSTON-A county organization, the
La Folptte-for- President club, has been
formed at Mansion =. o. Sterue of Lin
dina was elected president; J. l.. Marvin
of Mauston treasurer, and J. a. McFarlane
of Mansion secretary.
ELROY-At the funeral of Lille Hanson,
Is years old, as the procession was on the
way to the grave. the horses attached to
the hearse slipped, and with the rig and
driver rolled down Il ffteen-foOt embank
ment.
KENOSHA-City Clerk Harrington has
received Il letter from the office of the
state attorney general, declining to make
any ruling in regard to the voting OF
straight tickets on voting machines at the
coming city election.
RIPON-Eforts of the Commercial CLUB
to preserve the birthplace Of the RepubIi-
can party are meeting with success over
one-half Of the required amount has been
movement will be brought to u successful
issue.
KENOSHA-The members of the Keno
sha lifesaying crew have been at work ali
day dragging the Kenosha river for the
remains Of Thomas Gallagher, who disap-
peared Saturday night. Gallagher, who
was former resident of Milwaukee, is 10
years of age, and had been employed at
the y. r. Aliens Sons tannerY for some
time as a fireman. 1t is thought that Gale
CHER walked into the river.
RACINE-Percy Fish, former society ana
club man of Racine, who attended the law
school of the University of Wisconsin, is
believed to have been murdered at Seattle,
Wash. The accounts would indicate he
had been drugged and robbed. Mrs. Fish
and daughter. who live in Lewiston,
Idaho, started for Seattle, but owing TO
floods and washouts on railways were
the place until three days after the death
of the young man. His father was the
late Titus G. Fish, founder Of the Fish
Brothers Wagon company.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-27
LOVE SHOULD BE REAL.
Fond du Lac Priest Doesn't See Why
Boys Are Shifted with Every
Pretty Girl.

FOND DU LAC. Wis. March %
Especial l-Elopement young ladies
with drug store complications and girls
who think that they are engaged Just
because some fellow holds their hands
have been placed under the ban here.
Rev. NJ. j. Taugher. pastor of ST
Joseph church, while explaining the
new church rules that will go into effec;
after Easter, took occasion to talk on en-
gagements and matrimony Sunday MORN
ing.
Il cannot see why the boys are Smit-
ten with every pretty face they see" he
said. why the first time it gets wet it
may all come off.
Neither can | see why girl should
lake 1t for granted that she is engaged
Just because some young fellow sits in
The parlor with her one or two evenings
when the lights are turned low. and
tells her that he could hold her hand for
ever. 1t takes more than that to make
an engagement.
Ihert is no excuse for n young man
running away with Il girl and getting
married. If he is ashamed of his sweet
heart he shouldn't marry her. If he is
not ashamed Of her he should bring her
INTO the church and let us all see what
Il hne looking wife he has won"