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The Washington times., 1908-01-20
IN TILT
WITH Mr.. TILLRAN

Goaded by criticism which Senator
T.Hman directed at the Secretary OF tho
Treasury from the floor Of the Senate
this afternoon, Senator AIdrtcb appeared
with a vigorous defense of Mr.. Cor
telyou.
Senator Tillman called up his resolu-
ton directed at the conduct and EN-
ploymcnt OF the national bank ex-
aminers which las once or twice gone
over because 1t had been desired 10 wait
for the RELY to previous demands made
upon the Secretary.
Senator TillmGn referred to the Sec
retarys delay In forwarding this infor-
nation as a NEST phenomenal state Of
anairs, and demanded 10 know II there
was any probability OF the Senate ever
receiving the information desired about
the Panama canal bond issue and other
matters.
Senator AIdTich fl a spirited debate
defended the Secretary. and said that
owing to the mass-of figures involved
the Secretary had been unable 70 fur
nish the information yet. but that he
had just had assurances that IL would
be forthcoming as soon as possible. He
declined 10 say just when the matter
might be called up, which further en-
livened the debate between the two Sen
ators. the South Carolina Senator In
slstiug that Air. COrtely0u's conduct was
most remarkable.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
Kyle Bellows Stage Fright.
WANT MORE POLICE
TO GUARD CAPITAL

As a result of the most recent epidemic
OF purse-snatching in Washington and
the failure Of the police 10 apprehend
the offenders, members Of Congress are
thoroughly aroused to the necessity OF
Increasing the force Of the city guar
dams
They declare things have come to such
a pas sas TO make their wives and
daughters agraid to sc along the streets
after twilight.
Representative Sims Of Tennessee is in
conference this afternoon with Commits
siOner mcfarland TO determine what
steps shall be taken SO as 10 improve
Immediately the conditions that now eX-
ton calling for official information to
show Congress the necessity for in
CTeasing the police force with an addt-
tionaI membership Of 100 men, or he will
introduce a resolution for an urgent ap-
preparation making the increase possible
at once.
When Mr. Sims spoke of his intention
this morning tOtake the necessary steps
to protect the women of the city, his
sentiments were heartily echoed by a
group of Republicans and Democrats
who heard what he said.
II am in favor he declared" of do
ing anything that will help TO protect
our women. It is abSurt TO say that the
CAPITAL City Of this country cannot be
provided with adequate police protec-
ton. 1 shall have a talk with Commits
sioner Aiacfarland and Shall be guided
by what he reports in regard to the
matter.
IF the foTca is inefficient we can
make il efficient. but If il is too small.
as is generally believed, We can apprO-
pirate the money for the employment OF
100 more men or as many more as are
necessary.
II have heard stories froyn various
members OF Congress. showing that
their wives and daughters are afraid
to walk the streets after twilight. Such
a situation is intOleTable."
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
DIR. WOOD PLEASES
CHURCH OF COVENANT

1t is probable that the Rev. DR..
Charles Wood of Germantown, Pa,
will be elected pastor of the Church OF
the Covenant. to al its pulpit made
vacant by the death Of the Rev. TeunIs
s. Hatulin.
Although not actually elected it IS
practically certain that the congrega-
ton viii act upon the recommendation
OF the appointment committee and that
DR.. Wood viii receive the call
Dr.. Wood has intimated that he will
accept If called. He is one Of the best
known Presbyterian ministers in the
East, and is a graduate Of HaYerford
College and the Princeton Theological
Seminary, and spent many years study
ing in the various religious schools in
Germany.
He has. held pastorates in Albany and
in Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
CONDITION
AGAIN ALARMING

BERLIN, Jan. 20.-The Kaiser is pre-
pairing for a long visit at Corfumin the
Mediterrann. 1t has revived the story
OF his majesty's i'll health and in court
circles il is admitted that his sojourn
on the Isle Of Wight seems 10 have
failed permanently 10 have benefited
him. His old throat trouble is again
proving annoying and TumOr is once
more current, as might be expected, that
he is a victim of the malignant growth
which ended his fathers life. Another
report IS that he IS a CJnsumptivema
surmise based, perhaps, on the fact that
Corfu is a celebrated resort for those
afflicted. The date Of his majesty's de-
par ure is as yet unknown
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
Tracking COnspirators
In Brazilian Cities;
Seek French Confederate

RIO JANEIRO. Jan. 2o.-The police Of
Sac Paulo and Minas Geraes have the
dragnet out for Jean Fedher. the arch
consipratOr in the plot u blow I'D one or
more Of the ships of the American feet.
now IN this hErbOr- His arrest Is con-
sidered a matter OF but a few hours.
The Brazilian police, with fun knowI-
edge of the details Of the conspiracy.
ave cabled information 20 the police OF
European nations, particularly France,
which will no doubt result in the arrest
OF anarchists who are known TO have
figured IN the plans and worked In con
junction with tho anarchists IN This
country.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
Kyrle Bellew Alone Shows Slight Nervousness in
Anticipation of the Production of the Drama
at the Plaza Hotel.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2O.-'Tts all the
greatest fun-really; never had so
much in my life! I enjoy every minute
OF it."
This is the way Mrs. George Gould
characterizes the period Of rehearsals
and elaborate preparation which viii
eliminate tomorrow night in the
premier social event of the season.
when, in Mrs. Van VechteD's Divorce
Dance" she will reappeer upon the
boards after a professional absence OF
twenty years. once since then she ap-
peared in amateur theatricals at Lake
wood.
Newspaper men had the good fortune,
through the courtesy OF the company. OF
being present during a recent Te-
hearsal in the ballroom Of the Plaza
Hotel, and were permitted a glimpse
into some OF the mysteries which will
delight and dazzle New York society
when it focks to see Mrs. Gould to-
morrow.
It was at 2:30 p. N. that the repre-
sentatives were admitted. Preparations
We're in full swing. with Mrs Gould the
ruling spirit OF the occasion.
Kyrle Bellows Stage Fright.
Kyrle Bellew, who Is to act with her
In the piece; Frank Conner, who IS
staging It: Edward Van Zile, the fer
tunate author: Mrs. Francis Lansing
PTuyn. who plays the maid Marie. and
Nahan FTankO. who will direct the mu-
sIcal program for the occasion. all con-
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
ACCIDENTAL DEATH,
CORONER DECIDES

Coroner hewitt today gave a certl-
ncate Of death by accident in the case
OF William Leahy, twenty-five years old,
who died at his home. 1919 f street
northeast. this morning.
Leahy, who was formerly employed by
the Washington GasBght Company. is
said TO have jumped or fallen from a
second-foor window at his home. Sew
erai days ago he was found UNCONSCIOUS
on the front steps Of his home.
DR.. Victor Esch. OF I4lO MARYLAND
avenue northeast, who was called in 10
attend the young man, said that LealV
was suffering from a fractured skull
and cerebral hemorrhages.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
TUG SIOUX FLoATED.

Admiral Pillsbury, chief os tho Ru-
reau of Navigation, received a telegram
this morning from the commandant Of
the navel station at Newport, r. sav-
ing that The tug Sioux, which went on
the rocks IN Narraga nsett BAY. had
been flOated and was lowed to Newport
The Caesar. one of the GOLFERS carry
ing coal for the Atlantic fleet, YESTERDAY
reported her departure empty from Rio
de JaneirO for HAMPTON Roads.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
BUYS APARTMENT HOUSE
TO HOLD AS INVEST ENT

c L saligman has sold through hts
agents. Stone & Fairfax, the two-story
and cellar brick apartment house 1874
Willard street northwest. The pur-
chaser, who Is a prominent resident of
Maryland, paid $3.50 for tbs property
and will retain it as an investment.
The building contains two apartments
Of six rooms and bath each, with two
furnaces. The rental for the two anart
mepts amounts 10 S55 a month, which is
Investment
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
AT WHITE HOUSE
GREETED BY PRESIDENT

The President shook hands today with
nine S,alwart members Of the Cheyenne
and Arapahoe tribes Of Oklahoma, who
were escorted to the White House by
Indian Commissioner Leupp. The In
dams are here upon business with the
Interior Department regarding the pay
ment OF taxes.
They are a fine body OF men, nearly
all six feet or more In height, and
though they were dressed in American
citizens ordinary clothes, wore feath-
eTs III their long hair.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
EIGHT ARE KILLED
IN GEORGIA WRECK

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 2O.-Two white
men and six colored persons were in
stantly killed and fifteen persons injured
in a wreck OF a work train six miles
east of Fairburn, on the Atlanta. Bir-
mingham and Atlantic railroad this
morning.
1t is said the train ran into telephone
pole which had fallen across the track
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
CHINAMAN ASSAULTS MAN
IN NINTH STREET CAFE

Sam Lee, a waiter at the Chinese cafe.
51 Ninth street northwest, was locked
up by officer Isle, OF the First pre-
clnct, last night for an assault on Daniel
Horribly, Of 913 I street northwest.
Lee struck Horribly on the head sew
eraI times. it is said. with a club, cut
ting and bruising him severely.
Lee deposited so collateral for his ap-
pearance
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
What Congress Did Todau.
IN THE HOUSE.

Several bills providing for the employ
nent of assistant clerks to committees
were passed.
The House then began consideration of
the bill called UP by Mr.. Moore OF
Pennsylvania for a new Immigration
station in Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
F. B. BELL BANKRUPT.

T. B. Bell filed a petition in voluntary
bankruptcy this morning listing his la
biiities at SS74.96. He has no assets.
Mr.. Bell is a clerk in the Southern Rail-
way and lives at Mt. Rainier. ND.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
ANARCHISTS PLOT
KNOWN TO NATION,
STORIES DEPLORED
Scheme Tipped Off To
Brazil in Cipher
Dispatches.

It is admitted at both the State and
Navy Departments that this Govern
ment was aware several weeks ago of
an anarchist plot TO blow up the yes
vels OF the American feet in the harbor
OF Rio de Janeiro. There was a guam
tity OF diplomatic and other exchanges
between the governments of Germany
and France and the United States, and
the supposed plot was tipped of TO the
Brazilian government in cipher dis
patches.
Indirect formal denlals Of these plots
are made by Assistant Secretary Bacon
OF the State Department, and Newberry
OF the Navy Department
Reports DeplOred.
The stories are deplored by the Navy
Department at this time for the reason
that they will cause unnecessary anx-
iety and apprehension" among those
who have relatives with the fleet II is
stated that the story is an old one and
there is no need for fear.
None OF the dispatches Ietween the
various governments concerned will be
given 10 the public and their substance
will not be made known. The depart
nents concerned apparently take the
view that it is the. wisest course to dis
credit them. It is believed that Brazil
ian authorities have the situation well
in hand as the result of the informa-
ton given them in advance.
FlOtilla Leaves Today.
It Is the plan of Admiral Evans TO
dispatch the torpedo hotilla from Rio
today direct 20 Buenos Ayres, the cap
ital Of Argentina. for a short stop and
hurry the exchange Of pleasantries with
the government of Argentina They
viii leave after a Neutrality-suspicious. stop
Tor rapid run TO Punta Arenas or
Sandy Point. at the entrance of straits
or Magellan, so that they will arrive
there ahead Of the scheduled departure
or the fleet so as to act as scouts
through that perilOUs passage TO
make this in time viii he a severe test
OF the endurance of the small torpedo
craft and viii be a remarkable perform
SuCe.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
Endanger Hospitality.

Already the prohibition forces con-
slider themselves strong enough TO in
wade the nome and endanger the most
lovable trait Of our national life. hos
pitality. Can the citizen be dictated to
as to what he Will serve his guest? Let
the good people who are now enrolled
among the extremists preach ter0Der-
auce in everythtng-in speech, in drink
ing. in eating. in thought and in every
manner of living. Let home and school
and church deliver to our country
young men and young women who have
the stability Of character which can be
infused by early teaching 10 withstand
temptations. Do this and such uues-
tons as are now under discussion viii
take care Of themselves"
The Washington times., 1908-01-20

fessed themselves under the spell OF
Mrs. GOuld's delight and zeal.
Mr.. Bellew. however admitted that for
once, at least, IN his life he knew what
real stage fright was.
'You see,' he explained, ITS my first
appearance on the amateur stage. and
naturally I'm a bit nervous. Really. I'm
actually shaky over 1t. I'm just like a
green act0r-for it's all a new experience
to me-
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
To Wear a Wonderful Gown.

Quite the most interesting OF all the
mysteries IS TO be the gown worn by
the leading lady" throughout the
play. II IS said to be a wonderful crsa-
ton.
Mrs. Gould herself win not give a full
description Of it,
She puts Up a warning finger. and
laughs with a girls delight:
'Oh. that's a surprise-that is real
surprise Nobody must know about IL
until the night Of the pIay-trUIy. that
is al can say. except that It is gray
all gray
She smiled when some one commented
on the beauty Of the dress she was then
wearing. This? On, this is just a tea
gown. I prefer to wear such a one at
rehearsals-it is so much easier TO work
in"
The plaza ballroom is " suit
ed TO the affair II is white
and gold, with exquisite OF old
gold brocade- All the appointments are
in perfect harmony.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
Like Unto Mahomet.

These good people seem to have
abandoned all religion by determining
On annihilating a legitimate business
They have raised a banner of 'prohibi-
ton such as Mohammed raised. Are
they ready to deliver our beloved coun-
try TO a principle Of Mohammedanism?
Observe the people Of AIohammed's faith.
Have they advanced in anything? Have
they given TO the world any ideas that
are worthy Of our following?
Were the American people to sub
scribe 10 this one Mohammedan doc
tTine of prohibition is in NOT nossibIa
tnat the passing of two generations
would IND harems legaIized? This
sounds unreasonable, of course. but it
is n matter of history that radical re-
Straints nave been followed by abnor-
mai excuses.
The Washington times., 1908-01-20
BREWER EXPLAINS
DRINK SITUATION
E. F. Abner Declares Pres
ent Laws Are Sufficient
for Needs.

z. F.. Abner, president of the Abner-
Drury Brewing Company, expresses
himself uniquely in declaring that the
present laws now in force in the Dis
trict Of Columbia in regard to the regu-
lation Of the liquor traffic are all that
the exigencies Of the situation demand
He believes that further restrictive
measures would be unreasonable and
unfair, and at the hearing to be given
both sides Thursday viii advance a
number Of interesting theories regard
ing the much discussed subject of pro.
hibitiOn in Washington.
In speaking Of the question. Mr.. Abner
said:
Whence comes this cult that seeks to
set aside all equity and vested rights
and insists that the United States Gov
eminent annibilate a legitimate bust
ness? The prohibition element has laid
at our door every species of crime in
the lexicon OF misdeeds. We are con-
Quoting our business with due regard
for the rights Of all concerned and trust
TO the good judgment and sense Of the
citizens of the District that they be not
misled in this matter by the oratory Of
Impractical DersOns
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-07-23
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN tPTOMt
Important Events nj Home and %
Foreign Shores Briefly
Told.
At the Capital.

The interstate commits
sion will be appealed TO by the Manu-
facturers' association OF New York In
fits fight 20 prevent the railroads from
making a 10 per cent increase In
freight rates.
The attorney general has transmit,
ted 10 the various district attorneys
Information against eleven railroads
for violations of the federal safety APP.
pliancc law. There were seventeen
violations altogether.
The San Jacinto national forest in
California hereafter will be known as
the Cleveland national forest. II has
been so rechristened by President
Roosevelt In honor OF the late presi-
dent, under whose administration the
first national forests were created.
President Roosevelt has received
an invitation to be the guest of Camp
Dawson of the Arctic Brotherhood at
the. Alaskan-Yukon-Pacifc exposition,
which will be held in Seattle next
year. The invitation Is unique, being
engrossed on white skins and contain
ing half a dozen beautiful photographs
of hunting Genes and landscapes In
Alaska.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-07-23
PersonaI.

Rear Admiral w. r. Burwell, now
on duty at the navy yards at Puget
sound, Washington, is TO be placed on
the retired list.
Thomas ID. Jordan, former controller
of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety, died suddenly in a subway sta
ton in New York.
Frederick often Roahrig, A. M, PHI.
d.. M. d., a noted Orientalist, philolo-
gist, educator and composer, died at
Pasadena, CAL, aged s~ixty-nine years.
Frederick Schmidt, whose home
was In Wisconsin. died suddenly of
heart disease on the steamer Bremen
while returning from a visit to his old
home in Europe.
Gen. Erastus Blakeslee, soldier,
minister, author and editor, and prom
inent In the Sunday school world, as
the author, editor and published OF
the graded Sunday school lessons,
died at his home in Brookline, Mass.
Maj. Walter Carlin, a brother Of
Former Governor Thomas Carlin of
Illinois, dropped dead at Jerseyville.
ILL.,, Of heart disease. Maj. Carlin was
first lieutenant OF the Thirty eighth
Illinois Infantry during the Civil war.
Francis @. Bailey, president of the
bankrupt Export Shipping company Of
New York, and a fugitive from justice
upon a charge Of grand larceny, has
become an officer In the navy of Hon.
duras, according to statements made
by friends In New York.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-07-23
CasuaIties.

]. Audley Lindsay and James Queen
were killed by lightning at East Brady,
Pa, while in swimming.
August Hammer, Henry Bodku and
Frank Meese were drowned while
bathing In the canal at Cleveland.
Between $4,000 and 5000, 900 dam
g was done by a fire which destroy
ed the plant of the New Orleans Cof-
fee company, limited.
Two men are dead and property val
ued at about 500. 900 was destroyed
as the result of a fire in the San
Maria oil fields at circuit. Cal.
A big forest fire is burning along the
Sacramento river lear the head Of
Dog canyon. in Sacramento mountains,
ten miles from Alamo Gordo, N. M.
Serious forest fires are reported In
the A~dirondacks and along the Mo
hawk & Malone railroad. The rail-
road authorities have special trains
out.
While ~endeavoring to turn on an
electric light Dwight Stewart of Wa
terloo, Iowa. was knocked down by
the current and his arm was badly
burned.
William Waterman. engineer. and
H. H. Baus, fireman, were killed by
the explosion OF the boiler of a Hook
ing Valley freight locomotive while
standing at Powell Station. Ohio.
Advices from Western Montana tell
OF two immense forest fires raging in
the dense forests west OF Saltese. with
heavy losses threatened. Fifty men
have been fighting the flames for two
days.
While protecting her baby sister
from a big Newfoundland dog which
had attacked her, e~ight-year-old Rose
Eisenberg OF New York was terribly
bitten by the animal. Despite her
terror and pain. however, the child
kept her body between the infant and
the dog until a policeman had beaten
the animal into submission with his
club.
Fire at Sault ste. Marie, Mich. fol-
lowing an explosion. the cause Of
which is unknown, destroyed Blumros-
ems department. store, Quilted Miner's
block and damaged several nearby
buildings. The total loss Is about
100000.
Three children In the household OF
Jacob Graef. q contractor of Iowa
City, Iowa. we're poisoned by pto'
maines. They are from two to thiS.
ieen years old. and ate freely OF bo'
logna. For seven hours their lives
were endangered. but q doctor nnaIly
saved them
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-07-23
POISON TOTS AND SELVES
Horrifying Tragedies Occur at Buffalo
and NOriolk-Sister.in-law
Is Blamed.

Buffalo. n. Y, July 21.-Mrs. Isa-
bella Sahlen fed her three small chill
dren POISON Saturday and then stran-
gled each with a handkerchief to
make her work sure. Then she sent
to a grocery store for more poison,
which she took herself. The three
children were dead when discovered
and Mrs. Sahlen was dying. Physi-
clans say she cannot survive.
Mrs. Sahlen blamed her sister-in-
law. who, she said, caused her much
domestic unhappiness. When Sahlen,
a teamster, was leaving home after
his midday meal his wife said as he
went out the door:
"If this keeps up this afternoon
there will something happen here be-
fore night"
Sahlen did not learn of the tragedy
until night.
Threatens Her Neighbor.
Just after 4 o'clock Mrs. Sahlen ran
out into her doorway and screamed
to her next door neighbor, Mrs.
Brown, that she had poisoned her
three children and herself. Mrs.
Brown rushed into the Sahlen yard
and Mrs. Sahlen met her with a bread
knife.
The frantic mother made a thrust
at Mrs. Brown, who retreated and
called for help.
Physicians and the police found the
three children dead and Mrs. Sahlen
under the first effects of the poison.
Rector's Wife Uses Acid.
Norfolk, Va, July 20.-Mrs. w. 4.
Brown, wife of the rector Of St
Johns Episcopal church Of this city,
and their three-year-old son and eight
months-old daughter may die as the
result of an administration of carbrlic
acid by Mrs. Brown in a fit of TEN j.
rary insanity. Mrs. Brown had been
Ill with nervou trouble.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-07-23
FOREIGN.

A landslide which has occurred al
! Romeo. Italy. buried several peasant
houses. Nine persons were killed.
II is reported that %ffty-seven fisher
men belonging to the ports of Bermeo
and Odarroa. Spain. have beer
| drowned in the gale which swept the
coast.
A revolutionary proclamation has
been placarded throughout
! threatening the Russian consul ana
the members of the Russian colony
with death unless they desist from
meddling With Persian affairs.
A code message which escaped the
Mexican sensor says that twenty rev.
| o~lutionists who had been condemned
10 die were removed Saturday from
Casa Grandes to Chihuahua, where
they will be executed In the state D~is'
on later.
John w. Riddle Of st. Paul, the
American ambassador at ST. Peters
burg, is convalescing very slowly. he
is now planning 10 leave Spain for
Kislovodsk, a health resort. The gov
eminent has placed a specia! car 1T
Mr. Riddles disposal.
The presidential elections through
out the isthmus OF Panama passed OF
without disturbance. Senior Don Jose
Domingo de Obaldia, formerly minis
ter to the United States and acting
president during the absence OF Mr..
Amador, was elected president.
A barge came into collision with the
warship Indcnnitable in Portsmouth
harbor shortly before the prince of
Wales boarded the Indomitable t.
leave for Quebec, where he is to at
tend the tercentenary festivities. The
force of the collision was slight. a
little paint was scratched OFF the side
of the battleship and the barge lost
here foremost.
A private dispatch from Sosnowice,
Russian Poland, says that a plot
against the life of Emperor Nicholas
has been discovered there. The con-
spiracy was well planned and had
many r~amifcations. More than a hun
dred men and women we're arrested ~
Sosnowice yesterday. charged with be-
ing implicated in the plot, and other
arrests are impending. The railroad
stations is guarded by gendarmes and
Cossacks. and the frontiers are being
closely watched.