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The Washington times., 1908-04-29
S. A. R. BANQUET
HELD At WILLARD
Distinguished Men Talk of
War and Rumors of
War.

Reminding his distinguished hearers Of
the. unpreparcdness Of this country for
war. Brig. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, in an
address at the triennIal banquet OF the
General Society Of the Sons OF the
American Revolution. at tie New VIII
lard last night, advocated the estab-
hshment OF cOaling stations in all parts
OF the world for cur navy. Others who
spoke on patriotic subjects, bat who
were less emphatic IN tEeir predictions
as to the possibility Of war, y-.-
former Secreto-y CT the Navy iila.y -
Herbert, Ambassador JusseranI, Alto--
ney General Bonaparte. and Jof lee,
president of the General SocietS
General Bell said that 6.6SJ.C5U.Vo0 men
had died II battle since the be ginning Of
history.
There is rot a nation on earth today
that VIII not fight for its trade, which
means its life, its eEiz,-lce.' - he added
England has - persons TO the square
mile, the Un Led States only twenty
six England could not support her peo-
Lle without foreign trade. and we vould
come 70 the same point.
~ hat IS necessary to maintain this
trade? England solved the problem cen
turtles ago, when she adopted the policy
Of acquiring c0aung stations IN all parts
Of the world. Ecre IS q map literally
covered with these British coaIing sta
tioEs. How many have the United
States2 We seem 10 have forgotten the
policy Of him who was 'frst in war
IrsL III peace, and first IN the hears OF
his cOunGymen-' To maintain Z eace
IS 20 provide for war"
Despite the record time made b. the
feet around Cape EOrn, Genera Bell
commended that Eagland's feet was the
only one that could make the "trip III
war, VIXEN al neutral ports would be
closed.
Former Secretary Herbert received an
ovation when he arose. He approved Of
Tie tEp 10 the Pacific. He said. 1t
mas improved our relations with South
American friends. 5apan did not need
the object lesson IL IS teaching. Oat
need il. an element that would, II Z
could. provoke war
Ambassador JusSer2nd sale, amid ap-
plause, that France stan harbJred the
same friendly feelings toward America
as caused her paJriJts 20 come 10 the
aid Of the thirteen original colonies.
Attorney General BOnapar7 spoke On
the growth Of the United States. but
took decidedly opposite view from
General Eell. when he said
We are not threatened at this mo-
meut By the dangers that hared into
the faces OF our IOTefatlers VIXEN called
upon 10 meet the English
James Mortimer Montgomery, g-Eeral
secretary or the society. was presented
with d handsome silver service.
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
POOL TABLE LICENSE BILL
INTRODUCED IN SENATE

Senator GaIlnger has introduced in
the Senate bin &c amend TIE law
licensing billiard and pool tables in the
District. II prohibits luor selling II
pooIrooms. and provides they shall be
closed Sunday. and at an times when
barrOoms are closed IncCrl rated clubs
conducting pool tables T. ls- obtain IL
censes, and pay tex on a Oh table.
such cubs will be require % close
Sunday. and no person undo IS is to
be sIl owed 10 frequent then while
miJted-
Senator Lodge presented an = mend
menC 10 the sUndry civil bill 10 ~ the
upDe- hall and adjacent sIairways Of
the Smithsonian Institution for the
e,,hibitfOn Of the collections of the Ma
tl0nal Gallery OF Art at a cost OF SCI. 0o0-
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Roosevelts Have Box.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Mrs.
Nicholas Longw0rth, Mrs. Stephen FL
kins. Nine. Nabueo- and others froa the
official, diplomatic, and resident sets
nave engaged boxes. A beyy of young
society women viii move On and out Of
the throng Offering refT Thments and
stately patronesses from lhe smart set
will lend their presence md aid, while
out on the ball field the sscial lions will
battle for supremacy.
II IS not promised that the game viii
lie a mastery exhibition II the ma
tionaI pastime- II is not even promised
that the Metropolitan and Chevy Chase
Club players viii play Cs-well as Wash
inIton's own Nationals, hut the fun will
be there anyway, and that is what Shc
crowI Is paying 10 see The more FUN
bIes there are made, the more ungainly
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
BOYS CLUB BENEFIT
TO Be GIVEN SATURDAY

The entertainment 20 be given at the
Belasoo Theater Saturday afternoon for
the benefit OF the Boys Club in south
east Washington promises to be an
event of unusual interest. Cooperating
In this effort to secure the needed funds
Tor the establishment Of such a Climb
are the Young Mems and Young Won
ems Christian Associations the Chris
tar. EndeaVor Union, the Associated
Charities, the Fairgrounds Association.
and the Southeast Citizens Association
The program as arranged will provide
children's chOruses, athletic and aero
batic events. dramatic readings by Rob
ert Downing, music by the Nordica Man
dOlin Club, and the orchestra and male
quartet OF the Y. NJ G A, with some
short sketches by the George Washing
Ten University MlnStrels, and the Wash
iHStOE Canoe Club Ministries, together
with other attractive numbers.
The boxes have been taken BY prOrni-
ucnt people and considerable effort is
being put forth by various organiza-
tons interested to dispose Of the tickets
Tor the balance Of the house. Quentin
Roosevelt and Charley Taft will enter
tain a party OF friends in the Presidents
box. The other boxes are taken by Mrs.
Edward W. Eearne, Karl Corby. Jarret
Harding. and A. G. Hermann. The
boxes will all be occupied by parties OF
young people and their Chaperoncs. VINO
Will add to the brightness of the after
noon.
Summer prices will be charged.
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
CORONER VISITS MAN
SUSPECTED OF ARSON

La PORTE, Ind. April 2s.-Coroner
Mack today made a hurried visit 10 the
jan 20 see Ray Lamphere. under arrest
IN connection with the burning OF the
home Of Mrs Belle Guinness. which re-
suited ia the death OF Mrs Guinness
and her three children No definite
charge has yet been made against
Lamphere.
Thee was a rumor that the house
mad been fred because Of malice. and the
police began an investigation which re-
suited IN the arrest OF Lamphere. Lam
pnere. u IS alleged by them when he
was employed on the Guinness farm was
infatuated with Mrs Guinness, who was
beautiful woman. Mrs Guinness de-
Clared the mar annoyed her. and filed
proceedings 10 have him declared in
sane, but a jury found him sane. Mrs.
Guinness husband died several years
ago. Today the coroner began an in
vesuEauOn OF the, deaths
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
JAMESTOWN MEDAL
GIVEN PRESIDENT

The President drew the first prize at
the jamestown Exposition At any rate.
he received the first medal struck OF 70
commemorate the holding Of the water
front show Harry ST George Tucker.
Johnson. and @ P Shepherd. represent
the Exposition Company. called at the
White House. at 1880 O'Clock today, 10
make the presentation.
The medal is a handsome plate Of
bronze executed by Tiffany. and will
he highly priced By the limited number
Of distinguished men who will receive
IeplCaS. Mr. Tucker made a speech OF
presentation. and the President replied
with a brief address OF thanks.
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INTRODUCES BILL
TO RAILROAD INSANE
Fight Against Abolishing
Jury Trial viii Be Made
in House.

Abolition OF jury trial for the com
Inltment OF insane persons 70 the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane is pro-
Fided in a biz which Chairman smith.
Of the House District Committee wants
passed By the House within the next
week.
Although the Speaker has told Mr..
smith that consideration Of the measure
VIII be had in the House. Mr.. OIcott OF
New York, who introduced the Till. and
s'no VIII have charge OF IL on TIE floor.
VIII have 70 face a hoc fight ae ainst IL.
BY the terms OF the bin. a person can
be committed 70 the asylum without ap-
pearing in court and without an in
QUESTION by jury IL the application for
lis commitment has been made By three
residents of the District. and his In
sanity has been declared by two physi-
clans At present. the alleged insane
person has 10 be produced in court, and
his sanity passed on by a jury
The opponents OF the OlcOtt bin take
the ground that IL opens the way for
unjust commitments. as II takes away
the publicity That nOT attends such
proceedings And g. IS claimed that the
Important matter These gentlemen
VIII point out that there have been
several reports OF persons un1ustly
committed in the past
On the other hand, 10 IS understood
that the officials OF the Government
Hospital for the Insane favor the bill
especially on the ground that the men
tai condition OF the patient is often
aggravated by the humiliation and ex-
element Of having TO appear in a
public court for trial by jury before be-
ing able 10 enjoy the benefits Of treat
mcnt IN the asylum
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
PENNSYL VANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
THE SUMMER VACATION GUIDE.

The vacation is the bright spot in the dull rou
tine of the years work It breaks the monotony OF the daily
round and cheers and nvgorateS for the strenuous life ahead
America abounds with delightful summer resorts IT val
ley mountain and beside the The Atlantic coast line
from Labrador to Cape HateraS contains the greatest number
Of resorts devoted entirely TO the pursuit Of pleasure and
health in the world.
On and after May l. may purchase frorl Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Ticket Agents. excursion tickets to eight
hundred of these resorts covering al the desirable places from
the rocbound bays of Newfoundland TO the gentle sandy
slopes of the Virginia beaches from the White Mountains of
New Hampshire to the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee
in the wds of Canada along the shores of the St Lawrence
and the Great Lakes
The famous seaCOaSt resorts Of New Jersey-Atlantic
City, Cape May Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City,
Asbuy Park Long Branch Spring Lake. Seaside Park Beach
Haven, and Others well known that description super
uouSare among the most popular and the most easily
Cessible resorts in the country.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Summer Excursion Book to
be obtained Of Ticket Agents and after May at ten cents
copy or Of tie General Passenger Agent Philadelphia by
mail postpaid for Is cents describes them all and gives the
rates and stop-over privileges allowed on tickets
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
-four HUNDRED" CLUB
GAINS TEN MEMBERS

Ten additional names were added 10
WashinEtOn's new 100 Club yesT erday
afternoon and today, and. in conse-
quence. the joint finance committee Of
the Associated Charities is 500 nearer
the liquidation Of the $4,000 deficit which
stared the committee in the face when
the new club was suggested ty a.
Lisner
The total membership now amounts to
147. and the influx Of SO bills slowly
but surely continues. Hennen Jennings
sent $40 yesterday afternoon, and his
name has been written four times upon
the honor roll OF the new organiza-
ton. The new members enrolled since
yesterdays published report are:
733-W. II. Baldwin.
139-Hennen Jennings.
140-Hennen Jennings.
1H-Hennen Jennings
142-Hennen Jennings
49,. J.. E"
144-F l. Siddons
145-Walter Il Acker.
146-Alonzo o. Bliss.
147-Carl 2. Keferstein.
Others wishing 10 become members. of
the newest 400 may send names and
rcmlttanceS to the joint finance commit
tee, 81 q street northwest, representing
the Associated Charities. the Citizens
Keller Association. and the committee,
on the prevention of consumption.
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
CRLTTENTON SCHOOL
GRADUATES TEN WOMEN

Ten young women who graduated
from the trained nurse and commercial
courses Of the Florence Crittenton
Training School. received their diplomas
at the tenth annual commencement OF
the institution last night. Charles n
CrittentOn the founder Of the lnStitu-
ton. made the presentations.
Eight Of Jhe girls graduated as nurses
and two received certificates from tie
commercial courses. The nurses are
Miss Lila Waller Barrett. Miss Deborah
Steelman, Miss Oleda Cole, Miss Ida
Whitman. Miss Elizabeth Rungee. Miss
Ethel Lewis Hiss Nellie Stanton. and
Miss Lucy PorsCi. Miss Clara KEEP
liager and Miss Elizabeth Hackenberg
graduated from the commercial course
The Washington times., 1908-04-29

slides and ripped uniforms, and the more
frequent the batteries and players are
shifted. the better the crowd VIII be
pleased.
pink tea affair. The preliminary prac-
tice has taught them that And they
Will be subject to merciless crowd Of
feminine rooteis. But they are resigned.
and. anyway. no matter how much Iini-
ment is required afterward. It's all for
charity
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
SOCIETY PLAYERS
READY FOR FRAY
metropolitan and Chevy
Chase Teams Meet To-
day at 4 O'Clock.

This afternoon at o'clock, eighteen
clUbmen will chase a baseball for char
ity's sake. Nine Of these clubmen Will
have fOrsaken the easy divans of the
Metropolitan Club. The remaining nine
VIII have left for the time being the
golf links Of Chevy Chase. No doubt
all of them Will seek the divans the
morning after.
To the uninitiate6. who haven't taken
a peep behind the scenes at the desper-
ate practice games Of these occasional
players. It may be explained that the
TAN game IS to be played at American
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
Lineup Of Teams.

Perhaps tine lineup at the end viii be
the same as Al the beginning. perhaps
not. Stretchers and double-cross
nurses VIII be On hand 20 take from the
field any OF che gladiators who may fan.
Here's the wa the teams viii line up:
MetrCDoIira-f club
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
DAVIS IS FINED $50
FOR HITTING CONDUCTOR

Lle~elyn Davis. living in II street, be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets north
vest was fined so in the Police Court
this morning for assaUIung a conductor
On an H street car. Davis and the con
d1;ctsr got into an argument, and Davis
struck the conductor in the mouth
''Of all places where disturbances can
occur, said Judge Eimbau. "a street
car 8 the worst ] have always no
held conductors IN doing rhaf- 5rI-,- -
see ing that the passa geways are NOT
blocked. and shall continue 10 DO so
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
WAR CLERK IS ARRAIGNED;
DEMANDS TRIAL BY JURY

William H Green, formerly a clerk in
the War Department. who was arrested
in New York several days ago on q
charge Of obtaining money by false pre-
lenses. was ARA, gncd IN the Police
Court this rnoruiu g He demanded q
iurv trial. and ,.Ld . KHpbal nXed his
bond al 800
The Washington times., 1908-04-29
STRAUS WILL SPEAK.

Secretary Straus, OF the Department
OF Commerce and Labor, has accepted
an invitation 70 deliver an address on
Immigration and emigration at the
meeting Of the Presbyterian Union at
the Hotel Savoy in New York city on
Monday night.
The Washington times., 1908-04-29

League Park for the benefit OF the free
ward in Providence Hospital Eacn
club has put forth a team that viii
work just as hard as any professionals.
10 see the peHnant float over its club
house.
Society is u turn out en- masse. For
the past ten DAYS members OF the smart
set have bestiIred themselves in Cis9Os-
Ing OF tickets. and arranging for the
scOra cards and refreshments.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-22
"The eNan Who Stole The Earth"
BY w. Holt White

denham and received reports as to
the progress OF the Victor" Every
thing was going well, and the Crystal
Palace authorities had given their
permission for the ascent.
Bellingham ii was felt, should for
the time being be ruled out Of the
operations. Sooner or later, Strong
foresaw, the fact that arrangements
had been made for an ascent from the
Crystal Palace must leak out. 1t was
also practically certain that the news
that Bellingham was fitting out his
yacht in an extraordinary way would
also reach the public, though the pre-
caution had been taken to send the
Aphrodite down to Marseilles for her
overhauling and refitting.
Bellingham grumbled a little at be-
ign compelled TO spend the blazing
summer months on the RIVERA. and
he pretended TO suk at Hyeres,
though in reality his heart was in
his work. Bellingham was man who
loved excitement II he could achieve
Il without much trouble 10 himself.
But even vast amount OF trouble
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Editorials BY the People.
Taft and the Railroad Employees.

To the Editor OF the Times :-Taft's
alliance with the officials OF the
various railroads for the purpose
of educating and instructing rail.
road employees how to vote. Ger.
tainly looks more than suspicious
70 people who have at heart good
government and the proper regu-
lation of the railroads. Chairman
Hitchcock promises TO reward hand
somely such railroad employees as will
devote their spare time TO lecturing
their fellow workmen in the interest
of Taft and the Republican party.
He has just put himself in communi-
cation with officials of friendly rail.
roads," Doubtless; those rewards
must come from somewhere. There
Is no doubt whatever as to who Is
paying Major Ray OF the army pay
corps, whose long leave OF absence
has been extended that he may give
his personal attention to this branch
Of the Taft campaign until election,
because he formerly was chief Of the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-22

city when was considerably young
er than | am now"
We'll. what is the Eastern ques
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-22
A LIFE OF LOVE


the destruction, wrought by His awe
inspiring power.
And is not God, love-" he whisper
ed, drawing the girl closer 10 him.
The rumbling ceased. the birds be-
came quiet and the sulphur laden at
mo5phere lifted. With the first stir.
ring OF the leaves came the shrieks Of
The panic stricken people.
Not until then. had Meroede
thought OF her father and Pedro
Come, senior" she said, grasping
his arm.
They hurried out OF the park. down
the wreck strewn street. TO where her
home had stood,
Mercedes stopped. Mortified AT sight
OF the mass of ruins. from which
curled up little tongues of blue flame
The great bells in the cathedral
| tolled loudly and the frantic people
ran hither and thither, each one alone
In his own sorrows.
She stood numb. silent, viewing the
wreckage of her home.
she was free now
In those smouldering ruins lay
buried her natural protector-"her
ldtueT -dnu DuIISu WITH HIIH, Teulo'
and the lonely, loveless life she had
feared.
She smiled q faint. fleeing smile at
thought of her deliverance.
She turned away to where Blakney
stood watching her-a face beautiful
through the tears. with the light OF
conflding love.
He held out his arms to her and
she crept trusting into them.
He stopped and kissed the tear
stained eye.lids, then led her away 10
the life she had longed fora life OF
love.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-22
o. Henry Explains.

o. Henry got married not long ago.
and shortly after the wedding lit
erary friend gave reception in hon
or OF the storywriter and his wife.
Late in the evening a woman stepped
up TO Mrs. Porter chat is o. Henry's
real name) and said:
May | ask a question that ! have
been dying To ask your husband for
a long time?"
why. certainly" replied Mrs. Por-
ter
Well" continued the woman, why
does your husband always have the
ladies in his stories wear crepe de
Chine?"
Il give il up" was the reply. lets
ask Mr.. Porter" Whereupon he was
called over. On being asked he vol
unteered the following explanation:
ITO tell the truth" he said Il only
know two kinds of goods. calico and
crepe de chine. When the girls cant
wear calico | make them wear crepe
de chine That's all there is TO II.
Saturday Evening Post.
The Eastern Question.
Paw. have you ever been east?
Yes; | spent year in New York
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CONTINUED from tuesday,

He found her waiting, the moon fun
on the lovely face that shown radiant
and happy through the rusty iron bars
They wended their way through the
crowds OF happy lovers that thronged
the Alemada. past the fountain TO a
bench hidden among The tall way
banana trees.
She sat perfectly quiet. as though
loath TO break the glorious magic sill
ence of the sweet-scented night.
He gathered the fine, slender hand
into his own and drew her closer out
OF the path OF an intruding moon
beam.
May ask the senorita's name" ne
said softly.
! She had looked radiant and felt a
wild rejoicing within her as cap
tured bird way feel when liberated
again in the sunlight. but at his ques'
ton, her face clouded and she burst
into tears.
Then In her own simple way she
told him OF Pedro arr the lonely. love-
less life she saw no escape from.
He listened. his jaws set firm, his
eyes flashing with the storm OF passion
that ragged within him.
Mercedes" he began. gathering her
in his arms, you must feel, you must
know ! love you
Her face paled as she thought OF
Pedro, but she lay perfectly still.
"Will you marry me, Mercedes?
She looked at him hesitatingly. Be
fore she could answer. he had stopped
forward and kissed her on the lips,
passionately, yet reverently.
Say yes, say you will marry me,
he pleaded Il am going back to the
states In fortnight and will take
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you with me. Kiss me and say you
will CO.
She lifted her arms. put them softly
about his neck and kissed him.
The touch OF her lips on his thrilled
him and the beauty OF her face seem.
ed TO carry him away on a stream OF
happiness. as glorious melody
sweeps the senses along in flood
OF Joy.
% must not stay longer" she said
reluctantly.
Tomorrow night" he whispered
still straining her 10 him.
Yes, senor.' she answered and
went slowly hornewart.
They had been too much occupied &c
notice the deadly stiffness that had
| spread itself over everything.
| The moon had turned FADED
green, the stars had disappeared In
the heavens and the air seemed chok
ing them.
Mercedes paled and drew closer 10
Blakney's side, as the first faint rumb
ling began.
An earthquake" she whispered
clutching the strong man that held
her
He stopped and kissed the pale
che>k that rested on his bosom.
Then the earth began 10 sway and
tremble under their feet. The trees
rocked violently waking up the sleep
ing parrots. who chartered noisily,
and great assure opened the ground
few feet in front OF them.
Gradually the rumbling grew fainter
and the swaying ceased. The sitting
fumes OF sulphur rose from the grea'
crack in the earth.
A sudden realization OF Gods great
ness swept over Blakney, as he viewed
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would not have made him stay his
hand In this business, for anything
Strong demanded of him Bellingham
was glad TO do.
So Bellingham lounged and LACED
through the summer months at Hy-
eres.
With the assistance of his monoclc
he took careful note OF every speci-
men OF female lovelincss which he
encountered; but they moved him not
in the least He found his formerly
volatile heart was now fully occu-
pied with thoughts of Miss Hunt To
himself he thought of her as Dora,
and also told himself that II was a
dashed shame" that such a girl had
to work for her living
As he superintendent the refitting Of
the Aphrodite at Marseilles, he leant
over the rail and sighed. Miss Hunt,
he reflected. would have been a great
decoration to the yacht. And he sigh
ed again.
(Continucd friday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-22
An Ivy-Covered Wall.

The rugged wall that faced the Winter
blast.
Grim and defiant. heeds soft caress:
And velvet tendrils. clinging tight ana
fast
It's stanch protection and assistance
bless.
Young is the vine that struggles to the
light
From out the mold about the stern
walls base.
Rearing its hands for swift. aerial
flight,
1t thrills with JOY the rampant to en-
brace.
Now. mantllng green. its finty sides
obscured.
Each welded boulder shows beauty
rare.
The storm chilled heart. TO bowling
winds Injured,
Hides sweet content beneath its gar
ment fair
-Lurana W sheldon. in New YORK
Times.
Many an honest man might be other
wise II an opportunity worth while
knocked at his door