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The Washington times., 1908-10-07
NEEDS MORE FUNDS
TO CLEAN STREETS
Report of Superintendent Asks for
Increase Of SI4,50O-Other
Recommendations.

In the annual estimates of the super
intendent of street cleaning, submitted
to the Commissioners today, an ap-
preparation of $524,5OO is asked for
sprinkling. sweeping. and cleaning. an
increase of S74,5OO over the appropriation
for the current fiscal year. The in
crease is necessary, according to the
report because Of the increase in
streets and avenues to be gone over.
The estimates include an item of $40, 900
FOR the removal OF snow and ice from
cross walks and cutters, an increase Of
$1,000 over the current fiscal year.
1T is true" says the report, that
ly when extra funds were necessary to
handle snow storms, but on the other
hand, the emergency might arise during
the holidays or after the adjournment
OF a short session. The last several
winters have been exceptionally mild
and by the exercise Of the strictest
ecoLomy the money available has been
made to care for the work fairly we'll
There is no assurance, however. that
such conditions will prevail during the
winter Of 1909-1910.
For the collection OF ashes and the
disposal Of garbage. an appropriation OF
S179. .945 is requested The following in
crease in salaries is recommended; chief
inspector, $500 to 1,400; stable foreman,
$1,000 10 A,100; clerk, 1920 TO $3.50.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
MYSTERY SHROUDS
SHOOTING OF ERB
Wife and Her Sister Held
by Philadelphia
Police.

PHILADELPHIA. oct. Mrs J.
Clayton. whose sister. Mrs Katherine
BeiseI. last night shot and killed Capt
J. Clayton Erb, husband OF the former,
will be placed under arrest before night
on orders from District Attorney Mac
dade.
Whether Mrs Erb is to be held as an
accessory or merely as a witness, the
authorities so far refuse TO state Il
was not decided TO make the arrest un-
til after the coroner's Investigation had
disclosed facts at variance with the
story Of the shooting as told by Mrs.
BeiseL
Developments brought TO light through
the investigation by the coroner show
that Erb was shot from the rear, three
bullets entering his body. Mrs. BeiseI
claims she shot Erb in self defense.
Mrs. Beisel was locked up in the cOun-
" jail at Media early today. Beyond
the statement that she killed Erb in
self defense, the woman has little 10
say, and from her cell sent word that
she had no statement to make for pub
liCaIiOn
Coroner Carr and deputy coroner are
CONTINUED on Eighth Page)
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
It's NObOdy'S Business,
Is VieW Of AuStTiaHS

VIENNA. Oct. The Austro-Hun-
garian foreign office today announced
that neither her annexation Of Bosnia
and herzegovina. nor Bulgaria's decla-
ration Of independence. was matter
Of concern TO the old powers, and the
government does not care whether the
annexation is recognized or not, as Il
is an accomplished fact and cannot be
undone- The statement was issued as
a protest against the calling Of an In
ternatfOnal conference TO revise the
Berlin treaty.
The boldness Of the UJterance IS re-
garGed BIZ many diplomats, who fear
That the defiant attitude assumed VIII
only. Increase the determination OF the
powers 10 LhWaTt AUstria's aggranClze-
ment schemes.
The foreign office disclaims any con-
neCtfOn with Bulgaria's action.
Bosnia, the larger of the two prov
fnces absorbed by Austria. is on the
verge Of rebellion. as a result OF the
which was made yesterday
Hundreds OF anJi-AusIrian agitatOrs
have been arrested on orders OF the
Austrian government, and the province
will be declared under martial law Il
the situation continues.
Servia's threatened invasion Of R0s-
mia aud Herzegovina is so fmminen.
that Austria has begun the mobiliza-
ton Of two additional army corps q
resist SerVia
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
Little Danger Of War
Say EngLandS Diplomats

LONDON. Oct. 7.-Excitement here
over the near Eastern crisis con-
tinues unabated IN the newspapers,
but the diplomatic world rejects the
idea Of war. Turkey has nothing 10
gain by war. while the young Turks
know that If war was not quickly
and decisiveIy successful, they would
lose everything they have Won No
big power has any interest in pro-
vOking war al present.
The English press, sUblimely IN
mindful OF Egypt's recent history, is
terribly severe in its comments on
Ausrria's treachery and bad faith in
annexinE Bosnia and Herzegovina
King Ferdinand IS said 10 be amazed
ar English hostility TO Bulgarian in
dependence- The English papers unite
IN denouncin- Austria
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
JAPANESE WILL USE
FLEET FOR ESCORT
Twenty-nine Warships Will Go Out
TO Meet Admiral Sperry's
Command.

TOKYO, Oct. IA mighty Japanese
fleet of twcnty-nine ships. now assem-
bling at Yokohama. was designated by
the Mikado today as a welcoming es-
Cort to the American fleet.
The ships will sail out Of Yokohama
harbor two days before the arrival Of
Admiral Sperry's ships and on the last
day Of the cruise from Manila, the two
fleets Will sail together.
The government has arranged TO give
special postal facilities TO the Americans
and free railway and tramway trans
pOrtatiOn.
At the famous Hibiya Park, q tneatri-
cal performance. Illustrative OF the de-
velOpment of Japan from her ancient
civilization, Will be given
The prettiest feature planned for the
celebration will be the procession OF
lanterns and the singing Of America
by japanese school children. VINO Will
surround the fleet on a hotilla Of small
craft.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
TAFT NOW CLOSING
LAST DAY OF TOUR
Hurries From Chicago TO
Galesburg, Then Will Re-
turn to Windy City.
lsroro orr sIcr
By JAMES HAY. II

CHICAGO, Oct. Judge Taft reached
Chicago at o'clock this morning 10
find the hotels and streets of the city
thronged by people brought here to at
tend the third annual convention of the
Lakes 20 Gulf Deep Waterway Asso-
ciation-
His only speech was his fOrCcful and
telling address before the State gov
ernors and other prominent men Of the
association in the big assembly room Of
the Auditorium Hotel at 1850 O'Clock.
As soon as he left the train, Taft was
escorted by a delegation Of business
men l. automobiles 10 the Union League
Club. Bryan is stopping at the Audi
tOrium Annex During the morning
Taft had q short talk with Hitchcock,
but nothing was made public after the
conference
At 1915 he left for Galesburg 10 at
tend the LdncoIn-Douglas celebration.
where he viii speak az 4 o'clock this
afternoon
He will Immediately take the train
and return 70 Chicago, arriving here at
S:15 tonight, TO attend the annual ban
quet Of the Association Of Commerce
at which W. J. Bryan will also be
present Bryan arrived in the city early
this morning, and he VIII make his ad-
dress TO the Association Of Deep Water
ways tomorrow.
Marks Close of Tour.
Although this will be a strenuous day
for the candidate, last night marked the
practical close Of his present work on
this tour. His addresses today are all
of a non-politicaI character.
When he reaches here tonight from
CalesbUrg his special train will be aban-
doned by the party, and tomorrow af-
ternoon at 1 O'Clock, he viii go to Gin
cinnau on his special car, TIE Con
stitution." which viii be attached to a
regular train.
Tomorrow morning. he will spend in
conference with National Chairman
Hitchcock and Senator Dixon, who has
charge Of the speakers bureau
Taft said this morning that ne had
made up his mind to speak in both
! Richmond Va. end Baltimore. Md, and
| that, if he could, he would include these
cities in his Southern tour. which he
wants to begin next Monday.
He was sorry 10 learn today that Sen
ator DiXon has decided to give I'D the
work OF directing the speakers bureau,
for the remainder Of the campaign, ov--
ing 70 the fact that the Senator believes
/ it is necessary for himself and the party
to get out, and devote all his time to
| the State Of Montana. from which he
! halls.
Just who will succeed Dixon has not
| vet been announced.
Sidney Bieber Present.
Sidrey Bieber. national committeeman
| from the District OF Columbia, Is II.
charge today. and will be on the spe-
| ciaI train going TO Galesburg, for a
conference with Judge Taft
| After seeing Hitchcock today, Mr..
] Rieber said he will devote the remain
ing time Of the campaign to working IN
Il Western States.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
FIGHT FOR GOVERNOR
BEGINS IN GEORGIA
Disfranchisement of Negro Issue
Brings Out Colored
Voters

ATLANTA. Ga, Oct. T.-Statehouse 4
and county officers are being voted for
througEoDt Georgia today.
Joseph NJ Brown. Democratic nomi-
nee fer governor. Is the only State Of
fcer who has opposition, and Yancey
Carter, nominee Of the Independence
party Tor governor, in the light Of
advices received up 70 noon, is polling
a good vote, but probably not enough
to endanger Browns candidacy.
The vote throughout the State is
light, and except in the constitutional
amendment question, which provides
for franchise qualifications, interest Is
stagnant.
Advices from all sections Of the State
up TO noon indicate that the negroes
are voting in greater strength than had
been expected, and many kilograms ex-
press doubt as 70 the disfranchisement
amendment carrying.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
PRESIDENT ORDERS
MEN PAID WEEKLY
Approves Long Sought Recon-
mendation Affecting Navy York
and Arsenal EMPLOYEES.

The announcement was made at the
White House this afternoon that the
President had approved the recon-
mendations Of the War and Navy De
partments providing that all men sta
toned in the arsenaIs and navy yards
throughout the country shall receive
their salary payments once week in
stead Of bi-weeF'y as heretofore.
This IS a concession for which the
men, especially those stationed in Wash
ington. have been hshting for, and the
Presidents final approval Will be re
ceived with qualification by the enlisted
men and officers.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
Mob of SerVialS Attack
The Austrian Legation

BELGRADE, oct T.-MObs Of angry
Seryians are today surrounding the Aus
trian legation. threatening 10 renew ar
attack which began last night and con-
tinued until dawn, when detachment
Of soldiers succeeded in beating back
the infuriated crowds
Troops are now guarding the legation
Every window IN the legation building
was broken during the night attacks.
The legation attaches, aided by soldiers,
were able TO keep the mob from enter
Ing the legation.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
HELLO GIRL TRACES
SHRIEKS ON PHONE
Ouick-Witted Girl Sends Police to
Saloon Where Men Beat
a Woman.

PITTSBURG, Pa. oct. 7.-"CentraI,
call the -. Don't kill me- For
Gods sake. don't kick me any morer'
a telephone girl heard this shrieked
over the wires at 4 o'clock this morn
ing, and then the receiver was snapped
down She hunted up the source of
the call, notified central police station,
and policemen were rushed to the sa-
loon Of A. S. Hueslein, on Grant street.
There they found Mrs. Minnie Hues-
lein, wife Of the proprietor Of the sa-
loon, lying unconscious; her husband,
Jesse McCfeary. formerly coroner OF
Allegheny county, and another man in
an intoxicated condition.
The woman was removed to a hos
pital, where II is said that IT is doubt
full If her life can be saved.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
NEGRO BOXER ARRESTED.

NEW YORK, oct. Phillip O'Bryant,
q negro boxer. known in the prize ring
as Phil Krantz," accused of having
shot and killed Frank Bliss, a white
man, at Fifth and Lewis streets, Man
haitian. on Monday night, was arrested
in Newark yesterday. O'Bryant says he
shot IN self-defense.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
WEATHER REPORT.

Fair and cool weather has prevailed in
all districts. except from the upper Mis-
sissippi valley over the western lake
region, where local rains have occurred.
Fair weather is indicated for the next
thirty-siX hours in the Middle, Eastern
and Southeastern States.
Temperature changes win be slight.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light variable. shifting 10
fresh westerly, and on the south At
lantic and east Gulf coasts fresh north
easterly.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07

o. SONS Ian 4lNOELEg OCL- 7-1ne 70
port that Prince Constantine, Of Greece,
was assassOated while watching army
was circulated here today,
DUt 1t is impossible 20 verify the rumor.
LONDON. Oct Germany looms Up
large as an obstacle IN the way % an
International conference, fora settle
ment OF the Balkan imbrogIiO, accord
ing TO opinions expressed by British
diplomats tOday--CSo matter what -ea-
sons may be~ohiciaIly assigned for the
failure Of the proposed conference,
which today seems possible, England
Will hold the Kaiser responsible.
Austria-Hungary will stand as the
nominal leader OF the opposition. but
back OF Austria Hungary British diplo-
mats profess TO see the cunning hand
or the Kaiser.
Giving Double Cross"
These two powers are now believed 20
be arranging a nOn-interference pro
gram based on the theory that Austria
Hungary mas not broken the Berlin
treaty, and that there IS, therefore, no
demand for a revision Of the treaty
The real motive back OF the onDO-
1--4D4 Is =l--=L- III -Nf-- -----@
an international conference would set
aside her annexation Of Bosnia and
Herzegovina. and Germauys apprehen-
sion that the checking Of the proposed
Balkan readjustment will delay her
long cherished hope OF eventually gain
ing an outlet on the Adriatic-
May Force Conference.
The belief IS strong here that Eng
land. Russia. and France. with posi-
bly, Italy Joining IN the demand. VIII
be able 20 force a conference despite
Ausrria's objections
Diplomats admit that the Balkan
situation is one OF the most awkward
that ever confronted them
Foreign representatives. are openly
discussing 4usJ-la-Hungary' treach-
cry, and Foreign Minister Won Aeren-
thai is accused OF deliberately lying 10
the rest Of Europe. Several diplomats
have openly insuIted Won AereuthaL
The proclamation Of Emperor Franz
Josef IS considered 4 huge piece OF
diplomatic hypocrisy.
An indication OF Turkeys willi1EueSs
20 accept the CessiOn Of the Sandja Of
NoviUaZar by Austria as a recOupensa
for her loss OF nominal control over
Bosnia and Herzegovina came today ii
q complaint from COnstantinOple that
as yet Austria has not evacuated, but
has merely shifted her EarrisOns-
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
TEMPERATURE.
WEATHER BUREAU.
SUN TABLE.
TIDE TARIF

High water today.....-5:30 am, 5:57 2. m.
Low water today. 1910 a m.
High water tomorrow. $50 am. 6:52 D. N.
Low water tomorrow. .12:33 am, 1:O2 D. N.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07
Constantine of Greece Re-
ported Killed at Army
ManeuVerS.
SITUATION
AT AN ACUTE STAGE
Germany Threatens to Block DiplO-
matte ArTangements-England
Holds Kaiser Responsible.

CONSTAETINOPLE, Oct The rs4
port that Prince Constantine, Of Greece,
was assassinated while watching army
maneuvers was circulated here today,
DUt 1t is impossible 20 verify the rumoT.
The Washington times., 1908-10-07

Fair tonight and Thursday;
light parable WiHdS.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
THE IDAHO SCIMITAR.

posed of LOOP delegates The Philippine islands
not included in the CALL but six delegates have
been selected by the democrats of that dependency
and will apply for seats in the convention.
According to a tabulated statement printed in
The Commoner, Mr. Bryan will be voted for in the
convention by many more than the Cos delegates
necessary to nominate under the two-thrds rule, the
statement including the instructed delegates and those
unnstructed and known to favor Bryan's nomination
The New York Tribune record of the conventions
of the states gives Bryan smaller vote than The
Commoner record, but it gives him than two
thirds of the convention.
Both newspapers give the twenty-five votes of
the state of Minnesota to Mr. Johnson The Tribune
allows Judge Gray the six votes of Delaware and five
of the votes of Pennsylvania while The Commoner
credits him with only the Delaware vote The diff
ference is not material Mr.. Bryan will be nomin-
ated perhaps by reclamation and probably unanimous
ly.
The bitter contest waged against him by the
issaries of predatory wealth has yielded such small
results to its promoters and such large results to
Mr. Bryan that his opponents would have manifested
The assault of the captalistc class aroused the
party and solidhed it in the interest of the man
assaulted.
More democrats favor the nomination of Bryan
than favored it before and he has the conf
dence of more republicans than ever before To
refuse to comply with the popular demand for his
nomination would seriously njure, if not DESTROY
the democratic party organization, But the result at
Denver be safely forecasted and it will be in his
favor
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
Increased Consumption.

1t is stated by the American Grocer, a newspaper
that maintains statistical department that the con-
sumption of alcohol is increasing along with the
spread of prohibition. The American Grocer does not
design any assault reform or its votaries. 1t
spreads its figures before the public as evidence of
condition that it does not pretend to interpret but
looks upon with conscious curiosity.
It's compilation for the year 1907 shows that the
liquor consumption during that period of time was
1858 gallons per capita, an increase of five quarts
per capita the previous year.
1t can hardly be presumed that there has been an
increase in the number of drinkers For the enforce
ment of laws against the existence of saloons pro-
tecs the immune from requirement of the habit The
effect should therefore be decrease in the number
of drinkers.
The old ones absorbing more in the privacy
of their closets than they have been accustomed
to absorb in the publicity of the drinking places
The transfer of the practice from the bar to the
home is not conducive to sobriety, according to the
statistics. The figures may turn the other way after
the crop of confirmed drinkers begins to suffer
diminution in numbers but they are not now making
showing that will delight the reformers
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
Bankers and Politicians.

Idaho bankers were in session at Lewiston during
the week and in the course of their proceed
ings Arthur Reynolds, of DesMones, Iowa, delivered
an address Currency Reform" He condemned
the currency bill recently passed by congress and his
words of condemnation strenuousy cheered by
the attending bankers Speaking of the new cur
rency law, Mr. Reynolds said:
1t is patch on the coat of Joseph legislative
bastard born of the union of senatorial courtesy and
emergency requirements makeshift of expedency
neither honest nor warranted by the conditions
The draft of the platform sent from Washington
to Chicago for adoption by the national republican
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20

law, saying:
We approve the emergency adopted by
the government and especially commend the passage
bv the last session of congress of the temporary en-
actment designed to protect the country from rep
ition of strngency until there can be established
permanent currency system that will avoid all en-
ergencies
The bankers at Lewiston were dealing with prac-
teal things The authors of the platform expression
were dealing with sentiment The country is in
mood to prefer something practical in the way of
relief
Excursion trains running between Salt
Lake and the Yellowstone park by way of Pocatello,
Idaho the first train going the line last week
This is a arrangement
r. r. r.
If the new rules of the department of justice are
not accompanied by up-todate list of the presi-
dents immune friends how is the process server to
keep out of range of the big stick?
r r. r.
W. H. Eckles is the correct spelling of the name
of of the Idaho democratic delegates to the ma
tional convention 1t was spelled Ecces in the pub
lished proceedings of the convention.
r. r. r.
Since the adjournment of congress little or nothing
has been printed about the imminency of war with
Japan. Working congress in the interest of big
battleshp appropriations is out of during the
summer recess.
+ j. +
The public will observe that Senator Borah and
President Roosevelt not going to countenance a
man who does not pay his debts especially just be-
fore election How much is it the senator and the
president the lumber trust? Did the last deal
square the account?
One of the features in the arrangements of the
administration for harmonious convention at Chi
cago Custodian of the platform" who carried
that precious document all the way from the white
house to the republican love feast concealing its
contents from Cannon, Fairbanks, Knox and other
members of the unhappy family
r. r. r.
The Mexican congress has passed bill appro-
priatng $25,O00000 to be expended in initiating ir
rigaton works in various localities the country over
The money will be paid to individuals or corporations
engaging in the work in the form of subsidies Mex
leo intends to embark extensively in the reclamation
of its arid land
writer in Golfers who appears to be lacking
in high regard for the statesmen of the country says
the currency bill passed because the republican
leaders III congress wanted to be able to tell the
country that they had done something to prevent
another panic" The effect of the information on the
country is to be made manifest at a later date
r. r r
Teddy is seeing so many ghosts out here the
sagebrush plains that it is within to suppose
that he has eaten something that don't agree with
hn-somethlng concocted in a chatting dish. Ruick,
Rounds and Rarebit is an al1iterative combination
that may prove as fatal to his cause in Idaho Rum
Romanism and Rebellion did to the cause of Blaine.
r r.
The casting out of Senator Hepburn made
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
Bryan Has Enough Votes.

Under the apportionment made by the national
committee the national democratic convention to
assemble at Denver the 18th of July will be COM
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-06
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS

Miss Hortense Kimball has re-
turned to the city from Portland.
Grant Dimlck, ex-mayor, lawyer,
money-lender and political leader in
Clackamas county, is attending
court.
Miss Blanche Clearwater returned
yesterday from Tacoma, Washington.
where she has been spending the hol
idays with her sister, Mrs. Purkey.
DR.. +. G.. Hewitt, OF Lostlne, who
has been In the city renewing old ac-
quaIntances, will leave this morning
for his home. He is a graduate OF
the medical department OF william
ette University.
Geo. w. Johnson, Clyde Johnson
and Geo. w. Johnson, Jr., leave for
California tomorrow on a business
trip in regard TO proving up on tim
ber claims which they took up some
time ago In Slsklyou county. They
expect to be gone about a week. Dr..
Richardson will also be one OF this
party, and will prove up on land ad-
Joining the Johnsons.
Victor Doris, of North Yakima,
Washington. who conducted a sue
cessful revival at the First Christian
church of this city recently, began a
meeting at Silverton Sunday with
splendid hearings, and nine addi-
tions the first service. Albyn Es-
son, the pastor, phoned Elder d. Err
rett, of this city, that everything was
lhopeful for a great meeting.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-06
WILL DESTROY
INCURABLE
FRUIT TREES

Fruit Inspector Armstrong will
leave this afternoon for Jefferson In
which vicinity he will serve notice
upon some orchard men whose trees
are in poor condition.
Mr.. Armstrong, in speaking to a
Journal reporter this morning, said:
81 have up to this time. to a great
extent. merely talked to the grow
ers, with the view of educating them
to cultivate and care for their or
chards. Many have heartily en-
tered into the work and had their
trees in fine condition. will begin
a campaign at Jefferson, which will
extend over the entire county. and
any diseased trees which find will
be ordered to be promptly attended
to. There are several orchard men
that are waiting to see IL the law Will
be enforced, and l expect in several
cases that will be compelled TO re-
sort to the only recourse left me,
that OF cutting the trees down.
which l will not hesitate to do, when
IL becomes necessary. The growers
have been given ample opportunity
to care for their orchards, and II
they have not done so, there is no
one to blame but themselves"