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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

The investigation Of the Senate Naval
Committee into the alleged faulty con-
struction Of battleshtps VIII probably
result in an Investigation of the Govern
ment powder factory at Indisn Head.
Senator Tillman, who is giving evil
dence Of more interest In the investiga-
ton than any other member of the
committee. started a line Of inquiry
yesterday TO determine the cost OF MAX
ing powder at the Government plant
and when he had concluded he said
he was not satisfied with he dEures
given by Lieutenant Commands Jo-eph
StraTs, who is in charge.
Commander SraUs stated that The
cost Of powder per pound was
81 cents. This included insurance. de
probation Of the plant, and interest on
the investment. The last-named il an
the Senator from South Caro-
lima.
why do you include interest on the
investment" he asked. The Govern
ment does not pay interest to any one,
much less to itself"
I've have an investment of $500 600
tied III in that plant" replied Command
er SDaus. .'and we have considered THAI
il is only a fair and businesslike thins
10 charge up interest on il"
What is the actual cost of powder
at the Government
plOEt?' asked Mr.. Tillman.
The actual cost last year was a or IS
cents" answered the witness.
What does the Government pay per
pound N the maTket?"
About 81 cents last year." said Com
mander Straus.
so" said Mr.. Tillman. "in order to
equal the price paid in the market You
add insurance, interest, etc, etc. Ell
Il have explained the entire matter
In my reports to the Navy Department"
said Commander StTaus.
But those reports of yours have never
oeen printed by the department have
JhegF asked the Senator.
30. sir
Wen, Z propose to look into this mat
ter. Mr.. Illlman said, 'and see whether
II Is possible for the Government 70
all OF It's powder"
Inc Government buys $500 900 mounds
of powder in the market. according to
Commander StraUs, for which il now
pays O. cents per pound. The Govern
ment powder factory works twenty-four
hours day and produces about $500
hounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
GAS REPEAL BILL
TOSTOP INITIATION
WILL PASS SOON

The bin for the repeal Of the gas
indaJion law IS expected 10 pass the
House Of Representatives Monday next.
This is the assurance given by mem
hers Of the House District Of Columbia
Committee who have reported the
measure and are ready 10 press il 10
passage at the earliest opportunity.
I don't think there IS any chance
of serious opposition 90 IT," said Rep
resentative Kahn. one OF the members
of the District Committee. "I look TO
see it reach a vote next Monday"
As soon as the repeal bill is passed
BY the House. the friends Of cheaper
gas viii press fer a report on the Cary
S0-cent gas bill. The opponents OF this
legislation are using every effort to kill
the measure for this session. by urging
that a public service commission be es-
tablished, and that to it should be dele
gated an such matters as fixing prices
for conmOdities
Against this, advocates Of cheaper
gas in the committee and on the floor
Of the House insist that the chance NJ
public service commission measure
passing this session is mighty vague,
that TO refer the question TO a COM
mission which may not be established
for years Yet, and which would being
once established, require a good deal of
time 10 get around TO the price of gas,
would involve unreasonable delay
COMPROMISE between the two Views is
1ikely TO be reached by having a hear
ing on the s0-cent gas bin. Friends of
the bill are positive that they can make
out Of the committee. and they have no
doubt IL will then pass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

CLEVELAND, March 4-WaIlace In
ton, forty-one years old, is dying of his
burns at his home. He was fatally hurt
in saving the children from the burning
building. He saved eighteen. then fell
exhausted. He was carried TO his
home.
When Upton saw the children were
trapped at the rear door on the second
floor he fought his way through them in
an effort To shield them The flames
came nearer and nearer
Not needing the danger he seized
enid after child and threw eighteen into
the arms of two Lake Shore bra kelnen
who stood below
The last child taken was a little girl.
he seized her by the arm. She was so
badly burned that the arm came from
the socket. The horror of 1t overcome
Upton and he fell, almost into the
flames He was carried out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Pressure is high over northeastern
districts and thence westward to the
Rocky mountainE there being a mr.
rr-aCcd area OF high pressure and cold
weather north of Montana. The
8 athwest is covered by a great shall
..is depression that appears to be nm
-''e 10 cross the Rocky mountains It
3. g caused thus FAR only local rains
ost SHOWS I'm the plateau region. Some
,afn has fallen fIr Arkansas. Tennessee.
e~G Georgia.; elsewhere fair weather
..uues.
aI tonight and Thursday the weather
- be mostly fair IN all parts OF the
.. Ellington forecast district. except the.
Southern States and the Ohio valley.
q here rain is probable.
important temperature changes are
i-.- anticipated,
S-eamers departing today for Euro
can ports viii have light nOrtherIv
i1ds and fair weather to the Grand
saTEs.a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
TO RELEASE THAW
WILL START APRIL |

NEW YORK, March 4-The first
move to secure Harry X. Thaw's re-
lease from the Matteawan Insane Asylum
viii be made April /. at which time he
viii have been in the institution sixty
days.
Martin w I1ttleton viii then consult
with Dr. Lamb. the head Of Matteawan,
as 10 the inmates condition, and il the
physicians report is favorable aDplf-
cation will be Immediately made for his
release. II IS declared that ThaW is
now sane.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
IN THE SENATE.

Senator Hopkins addressed the Senate
in support of the Aldrioh currency
bill
Senator WetmOTe introduced a bill for
park at Fifteenth and II streets and
Maryland avenue northeast
Senator Tillman's resolution calling
for exhaustive reports from New York
banks as to loans on collateral securf-
~ was referred to the Senate Finance
Committee after a sharp debate
Rear Admiral w s CoWIes. brother
in-law of President Roosevelt. de-
Tended the batteships Jefore the Ma
val Affair Committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

CLEVELAND March 4-More than one hundred chill
dren believed to have lost their lives in fire which de
srOyed the North Conwood School today Thirty bodies
have already been taken out Fremen are working to take
out the other bodies before the crumbIng walls fall in
Private homes have been converted into temporary
morgues Chdrens bodies being carried into them by
the dozens It will be impossible to fix the total number of
dead until house house canvass has been completed
list OF known dead is but partial Some estimates
place the number of dead at 100
great pile of bodies is what was the front door of
the building Mothers, friends and fremen are Juggling
away at the heap Of debris in unorgnzed search for
bodies.
FIREMEN CONTINUE FIGHT
Only three walls of the teestoy building are standing In the
Enclosure Cleveland and ConwOod men are working in danger Of
instant death, in the remaining walls fall
The fire started at 1880 caused by an Ovbeated furnace
and the flames first in basement antor Fbere
turned in the ALARM
$40 CHILDREN BUILDING
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
PROCTOR ILL,
SON SUMMONED

Senator Redheld Proctor of Vermont
3 dangerously i'll. His relatives and
friends fear that he viii not recover.
de has been i'll for several DAYS. He
was first attacked by the grip, after
which pieurisy developed, and now
pneumonia is seriously threatened.
Accompanying these troubles weak
Eeart action has developed Senator
Proctor's son has been summoned here
from Vermont
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
What Congress Did
IN THE HOUSE.

The House considered the Postonice an
preparation bill.
The House Committee on Appropriations
gave a hearing on the bill to aDpro-
pirate 10000 for the erection OF a
memorial on the Abraham Lincoln
birthplace farm in Kentucky.
Developments today show ed that there
will be a serious delay the enact
ment of street railway legislation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
$40 CHILDREN IN BUILDING.

There were probably SO children
in the building at the moment.
Classes were reciting. Up in the
third floor, the attic, the smallest
ones were at work. Miss Anna Mo-
ran, principal, was in ner office on
the second floor when the sharp
alarm rang out.
She rushed to the door. Down
the hall long lines of children were
marching in straight lines. Their
teachers were beside them. Some
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

CLEVELAND, MARCH 4-THERE ARE NOW 1872
BODIES OF VICTIMS OF THE NORTH COLLINWOOD
SCHOOL AT THE TEMPORARY hORCUE IN THE
LAKE SHORE SHOPS
DEPUTY CORONER HARRY MCNEIL ANNOUNCED
AT 2:l5 P. n. THAT THE TOTAL DEAD WOULD
NUMBER TO-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
POWDER PRICE
BOOSTED HALF.
TILLMAN FINDS
Cost TO Navy
Equals Market

Actual cost of powder, A or As
cents a pound.
Insurance, interest on invest
ment, etc, bring cost to 81 cents.
Price paid in market, 81 cents.
Navy buys 100000 pounds and
makes $500 pounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
FINDS SNAKE IN TRUNK
AFTER TRIP FROM ITALY

HAZLETON. Pa, March 4.-Opening
his trunk upon arrival from Italy Jo-
seph Desolla's eyes fell upon a snake
two feet long. which had crawIed in
while he was preparing for the voyage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
Florida and Carolina Resorts.

Best reached by Seaboard Air Line Ry.
Three daily trains. Office 141 Pa. Ave.
-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

OF the little ones were laughing.
They thought it was a fire drill.
At the lower floor they saw flames
shooting up from the basement.
They screamed and there was a rush
for the front door. 1t opened in
ward and the mass piled against it.
Miss Catherine Wiler, second grade
teacher, who was on the second
floor, tried to keep her children in
line. When the rush began. she
leaped into their midst, command
ing them to keep cool She was
dragged into the human current of
bodies and crushed TO death.
Teacher Fatally Crushed.
Miss Grace Fisk, a third grade
teacher, tried also to stop the rush.
She was fatally crushed.
The vanguard of the panic strick-
en- children jammed against the big
door. Those behind pushed in. The
first of the little bodies were
crushed into almost unrecognizable
masses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
For Tanf Revision.

I'VE favor a revision OF the tariff BY
a special session Of the next Congress
insuring the maintenance of the true
principles Of protection by imposing such
customs duties as VIII equal the dtner-
ence between the cost of production at
home and abroad. together with a rea-
sOnable profit. 10 the end that, without
excessive duties. American manufactur-
ers, farmers. producers. and wage earn
ers may have adequate protection. a
sound financial system In harmony with
the achievements of the Republican
party. and such notifications OF the
currency laws IS VIII provide for the
demands Of commerce., satisfy the need
of all portions Of the country, and nave
at all times the quality of undoubted
security: the civil and political rights
of the American negro IN every state.
believing that those legislative enact
n-ents which have for their real aim
his ACKNOWLEDGMENT for reasons of
color alone are unfair, un-American
and repUgnant TO the supreme law of
the land We favor the reduction of
in Congress and the cleo
toraI college of all the States in this
Union where white and cOlCTed citizens
are disfranchiSed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

Estimates of Injured Lead to the Belief That
Many Will Be Added TO Death List
OVcrheated Furnace the Cause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
Children Go Insane.

The little ones went insane with fear
and ran down the stairs until they me-
the upsweeping flames ana persisted.
BY this time ambulances had been
called. They loaded up from the ghast-
" heap at the front door and dashed
away.
Other ambuiances came. received Their
freight. and left 10 return later FOR
more. The Cleveland department fin
ally came with its aerial ladders. which
reached TO the third floor and many
trapped there were borne down %
saltey-
BY this time the flames had mounted
to the third floor, The first and sec
and floors fell away.
At 1880 only the walls Of the build
ing were left standing and the scream
Continued on Third PaKe)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
Heap of Dying Bodies.

One little lad Ieaped up and walked
over the tangled heap of bodies to
safety. Others tried to follow. They
piled up higher and higher until those
underneath suffocated.
Cut off from escape by the mass of
bodies al the front door. the children
on the second and third floors then tried
the windows.
The smallest ones. who were reclting
In the attic rooms, were carried down
the fire escape TO safety.
The others, too late. opened the wir,-
dows and screamed for help. BY this
time the Collin wood fire department. was
on the scene. They found their lad
deTs were too short 10 reach the third
moor. The children were slapped With
out hope of escape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
HUNDRED SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE BURNED TO DEATH;
VICTIMS DRIVEN INSANE IN THE FLAMING STRUCTURE
Thirty Bodies Removed;
Make MOrgueS of Homes
AS ReScuerS Push Work

Cleveland Fire Department BUSHES to Save
the Dying Pupils, But Assistance Comes
Too Late-Ladder Service Inadequate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
TAFT WILL HAVE
OHIO DELEGATES,
HIS PLATFORM
Friends Dictate State
ment of Policies Which
Endorses Roosevelt
and His Measures.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March THE
platform on which Secretary Taft
VIII appeal TO Republicans of the
nation for the Presidential nomina-
ton was adopted today by the Ohio
Republican State convention.
This declaration, largely devoted
to national issues, was dictated by
friends of Secretary Taft, after
consultation with the candidate
himself, and directly represents the
policies on which he will ask for
the Presidency.
Added Importance comes from the
fact that Ohio is the first o. The
great Republican States to mees in
convention
What Platform FaYoIs.
On national topics, the platform
says:
We stand for those ideals OF govern
ment which mean justice, equality and
fair dealing among men; a brave and
impartial enforcement OF the law; com
mercial and Industrial liberty: indlvidu-
alism as against socialism; competition
as against monopoly; government reign
as against government ownership; the
promotion OF the best interests Of labor
and capital, and the undinching protec-
tion Of both; compensation for injured
employees of the Government. the re-eu.
setment ia Constitutional form OF the
employers liability act. Hmita-
ton in the exercise Of the power
of injunction, in order 70 pre-, ent
its abuse a greater merchant marine.
and an adequate navy; generous pro
vision for the old soldiers; liberal ap-
preparation for the waterways and har-
bors In accordance with a general plan
which shall be comprehensive and just
70 all portions OF the country; he or
ganization Of all existing National pub
Tic health agencies into a single National
health department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
Praise Roosevelt Highly.

These are the policies of the Re
publican party as exemplifed in the
Administration of Theodore Roosevelt.
We indorse his splendid Administration.
and declare that neither malt nor re-
treat shall be sounded IN the march
toward better government We spe-
cifcally approve the enactment of the
railroad rate law. the Strengthening of
the supervisory powers of the Interstate
Commerce Commission; the prosecution
of illegal trusts and monopolies and
Of evildOeTs, both I'm the public service
and in the commercial world: together
with the enforcement Of all wholesome
measures which have made safer the
guarantees OF life, liberty and prop
eTty. We congratulate the people OF
Ohio that our representation in the Sen
ate and House of Representatives OF
the United States maintains the States
high rank in the National Legislature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

CONTINUED on Third Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
Instructs for Taft,

Once more Ohio presents to the ma
ton a oandidat- for the Presidency.
In this connection, chosen upon a call
for a primary election, providing fer a
specific choice for President of the
United States. we send greetings to Re
pubiicans everywhere, and announce
with pride and devotion that every dele
gate here assembled is instructed for
William II. Taft. He is the man
equipped for the day and its duties
His conspicuous part in the achieve
ments OF a greater America, his broad
knowledge and experience in law and
government, his genius for world peace
and advancement, his tact and ssurd 3
courage, and, more than anything else
his steadfast devotion 10 the policies OF
Republicanism make Ohio's candidate
the IDEAL leader Tor 1908.
we pledge him our earnest and loyal
support. and instruct our delegates TO
the National Convention this dav
chosen 10 4 te for William H. Taft until
he is nominate -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04
Conference a Failure.

In connection with an international
agreement regarding the exclusion OF
aliens. il is recalled that a
number of years ago what was known
lcontlnued on Ninth PAGAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-04

Partly Cloudy Tonight
Fresh Winds Tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-09
WORKS WONDERS.
A Wonderful compound-cures Piles,
Eczema, Skin Itching, Skin
Eruptions, Cuts and
aruicAe

Doan's Ointment is the best skin
treatment, and the cheapest, because SO
little is required to cure. 1t cures piles
after years of torture. 1t cures obsti-
nate cases Of eczema. 1t cures alfl skin
itching. 1t cures skin eruptions. 1t
heals cuts, bruises, scratches and abra-
sions without leaving a scar. 1t cures
permanently. Marshalltown testimony
proves it.
d. A. Penquite, Of 511 South Fifth
ST., Marshalltown, Ia, says: Some
years ago 1 was cured of a terrible at
tack Of itching piles by the use of
Doan's Ointment. In 1898 I made
statement telling Of my case, recon-
mending Doan's Ointment. and cheer
fully renew 1t at this time. Previous
to using this remedy I suffered dread
fully the itching keeping me In agony
most of the time. All the remedies
used failed to have any effect until I
got a box Of Doan's Kidney Pills at
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.'S store. The
result Of It's use was marvellous. for !
was permanently cured of the awful
plague by only two applications
Doans Ointment Is certainly a fine
remedy for such troubles"
For sale by all dealers Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-09

safely at their new home In North Da-
kota.
d. M. Ruth was Maxwell caller
last Friday.
Mr.. ]. D. Thorn, of Chicago, is here
visiting his sister, Mrs. G. F. Hildreth
and family.
George Chamberlain has moved his
family into the Len Clark property.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Shryock attend
ed the funeral of the latter's father, Mr..
C. p. Kintz, of Collins, Tuesday after
noon. MI. Kintz will be well remem-
bered as resident of this place few
years ago.
Mrs. Laura jackson and Mrs. Kate
Stevens spent Sunday at the c. D.
Darling home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-09
IN A BREATH THERE'S REST
Breathe Hyomei and Be Cured Of Ca
tarrh. Bronchitis, Asthma.

Breathe Hyomei and Be Cured OF Ca
tarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma.
Nature has remedy for catarrh, cpl
demic colds and bronchitis that is far
better than dosing the stomach with
medicine and drugs.
1t is the healing oils and balsams of
Hyomei which medicate the air you
breathe. reaching the most remote air
cells in the nose, throat and lungs. kill
ing all catarrhal germs and restoring
health to the mucous membrane.
Hyomei acts like curative internal
air bath, and has the same healing and
antiseptic effect as the air where the
Pine and Eucalyptic forests give off
their fragrant and healing balsams.
Breathe healing Hyomei and see how
quickly you will get relief from catarrh
and head colds. If 1t does not help you
there will not be a penny's expense, as
Mcbride & Will agree to refund the
money. The complete Hyomei outfit
costs only s1.00.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-09

Wednesday was annual election day
for the Marshalltown Women's club,
and the choice of new officers proved a
quiet and speedy affair. No nomina-
lions whatever were made from the
floor, and the secretary was instructed
by vote to cast ballot for the ticket
named by the nominating committee,
as whole, with the following result:
President-Mrs. F. S. Hynds.
First vice president-Mrs. George
Darling.
Second vice president-Mrs. F. G..
Stewart.
Recording secretary-Miss Edna
Fularton.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. AL
fred Stern.
Federation secretary-Mrs. ]. l..
Williams.
Treasurer-Mrs. May F. Montgom-
cry.
Chairmen and representatives of the
various departments will be chosen by
those respective departments, and the
names presented to the club at the
next meeting.
The president, Mrs. George Darling,
who was recently made a member OF
the state standing committee on for
estry and civic improvement, in ex-
planning the program prepared, said
circular had been issued asking each
club to give one program on that sub
ject, and that this was the only OPP
portunity available for it.
Mrs. May T. Montgomery gave a
very comprehensive paper on "Prac-
tical Forestry" which means both the
use and preservation of the wood
lands. She spoke briefly of the care
of forests in European countries, and
of the enormous revenue possible, not
ing that scientific forestry has reached
its highest advancement in Germany.
The United States, she said, has
scarcely yet begun, and traced the
growth of forestry in this country
from early days. Among other facts
Of interest, she noted that investigation
showed that not over 10 per cent OF
the artificially planted trees in Ameri-
ca are sound. Speaking of famous
trees, Mrs. Montgomery called atten-
ton to the fact that the beautiful elm
in Riverside cemetery is one of seven
in the world that have been declared
and classified as perfect.
A most pleasing piano solo by Mrs.
C., H. E. Boardman followed the pa
per, and in response to an encore she
played "Lorelei," the left hand move
ment representing the noise Of the wa
ter and the right hand the song of
the siren.
The program closed with the read
ing, by Mrs C. H. Van Law, of a pa
per on BIRDS and How to Know
Them" sent to the club by the rectp-
rocity bureau. The paper was written
in a clever style and the readers rem
dftion increased Its interest. Various
birds of our most common species were
described and their habits and use
| fitness or otherwise, detailed.
In closing, the president spoke OF
several state matters of interest to the
club, particularly the effort to secure
scholarship for women corresponding
| to the Rhodes scholarship for men
which fund is being raised thru the
General Federation of Women's clubs
Iowa mas been asked for 500 as It's
contribution.