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The Washington times., 1908-03-08
ASKS
SENATORS VOTES
Calls Them to White House
to Urge AIdrich
Bill.
Conferences Follow Visit
From the Author of
Measure.

President Roosevelt called in a NUM-
Der Of Senators yesterday and urged
them 70 vote for the Aldrich currency
bill now pending ia the Senate.
He summoned to the White House
number of the Western members of the
Senate who are looked on as not dis
posed 10 stand for the Aldrioh PROPOSE
ton Among those who put in an ap-
pearance at the Executive Mansion were
Senators Bo-dh Of Idaho. Burkett of
Nebraska. Dixon of Montana, Piles Of
Washington. Flint of California. and
Beveridge Of Indiana. Most OF these
Senators ara rated as opposed to the
Aldrieh currency bin, ana especially
to that provision Of 1t that makes rail-
road bonds disable as the basis for
emergency.
The President talked earnestly to the
Senators whom he summoned TO the
White House. He took the ground n
was important that emergency cur
rency legislation be put through He
favored the enactment Of the bill sub
stanually as 1t stands. including the
railroad bond provision.
Follows Aldrich Visit.
Not only 10 Senators but to some Of
the members Of the House as wen has
the President spoken out for currency
legislation. His action yesterday in
sending for Senators followed closely
on a visit that Senator AIdrich paid
10 the White House. Friday Senator
Aldrich processes not to be alarmed
over the prospects for the currency bill
in the Senate. But the talk about the
Capitol IS that he is much alarmed over
the outlook and is especially concerned
lest strength enough develop to knock
cut the railroad bond provision.
When at the = hite House Friday he
is said TO nave told the President OF
the danger .hat the bill would be Iseaten
or so changed as TO en.asculate it. and
to have asked that the President lend
a hand In the lIning-Gp Of doubtful Sen
atOTs.
1t is regarded as impossible that the
President viii be able to lineup several
Senators for the railroad bond provision
OF the bill They have insisted all along
they would not vote for the bill with
that provision IN IL. II is looked on as
certain that when the bill comes up for
final consideration an amendment will
be offered 10 strike out the railroad
bond feature.
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
KLAN & ERLANGER
WILL TRY LONDON

LONDON, March 7.-Klaw & Err
LANCER Will invade London in April,
with Fanny Ward as their star. at
Terry's Theater. Their venture Is re-
garded as one OF the most important OF
the. season.
II the tirst place Fanny Ward is the
wife OF Joe" Lewis, the diamond mer-
chant kins, which makes all London
anxious 10 see her. Furthermore, If
KlaW & Erlanger succeed, they intend
70 exploit London in earnest. They
Till build theater here similar to the
New Amsterdam in New York. and If
this, too succeeds gossip credits them
with plan to create a chain of English
0layhouses.
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
NURSES IN HOSPITAL
ACCUSED OF STEALING

NEW YORK, March An official in
vestigatior will likely result from the
arrest OF two nurses at Bellevue Hos
pitai, Edward Dora and F. ". Cast,
who were taken into custody today on a
charge OF rObbing patients. The arrests
were made at The request OF DR.. c. A.
Armstrong, general medical superin-
tendent OF the institution, and il is said
the latter will make an official investi-
CATION, owing TO the sumor that stealing
from patients is common among the
nurses.
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
REYNOLDS ASKS MORE PAY
FOR CUSTOMS EMPLOYEES

Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
James B. Reynolds yesterday appeared
before the Committee on Ways ana
Means and urged an increase in the
pay Of men in the custom service. Mr.
Reynolds thinks examiners, assistant
appraisers Of merchandise. collectors.
and deputy collectors should receive
1900 a year, instead of $500.
He believes the increase is necessary
II the standard OF efficiency is 10 be
maintained.
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
SLAIN MANS FUNERAL
WILL Be HELD TO-DAY

FAIRFAX, VA, March THE body
OF Romulus Maddox. who was killed
near here Friday afternoon by Edward
Poland, who says Maddox was trying
10 hold him Up and take 800 from him.
Will be buried tomorrow. The funeral
will be from his home, four miles
from here.
Poland, who was taken before the
coroner and held in s1.oO0 bond for the
action of the grand jury, claims that
he killed Maddox with a heavy iron rod
in self-defense because Maddox stopped
him in the road as ne was returning
from the Washington market and de-
manded SlO0 Of him,
Maddox died before he could be hur-
ried TO Washington for hospital treat
fnent
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
BIG DREDGE LAUNCHED
FOR NEW YORK CHANNEL

BALTIMORE, March The Raritau,
the 6rst Of two suction dredges for the
Ambrose channel. New York. was
launched this afternoon at the ship
yards OF the Maryland Steel Compa nv.
Hiss Hope c. Feters. Of PHILADELPHIA.
daughter II Richard Peters, sales a gent
OF the Pennsylvania Steel Company.
was the sponsor. When completed the
Raritan will be turned ever to the en-
Glueer corps OF the United States army.
for which the two dredges are being
built.
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
GUARD WIFE MURDERER
FEARING LYNCHERS' COMING

CUMBERLAND. Nd, March Fear
ing an attempt 10 lynch James Smith
will be made the authorities have
placed an extra guard about the jail
ia which Smith IS confined.
Smith murdered his wife and then
tried 10 commit suicide Feeling against
the murderer is high and mob violence
is feared
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
CHAIRMAN KNAPP TO LECTURE.

Martin A. Knapp. chairman Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission will
deliver an address before the Washing
ton Economic Society IN assembly hail
Of the Cosmos Club at O'Clock next
Tuesday evening. Mr.. Knapp viii speak
on Government Mediation"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22
No Experiment..

You are not experimenting when you
buy Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. You
are getting a preparation that has an
established reputation for good backed
by a third OF a eentury's constant use
1t is famous for its prompt cures of
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. For sale by all dealers. Ben
son, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22

Nothing better than a bottle of
Male cologne for a gift. Benson,
Smith & Co, Ltd
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22

First news of the Burns-J ohnsOI
fight at Jack Scully's place early Sat
urday morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22
GELDERLAND'S CAPTURE
Of THE GUAROA COSTA

WILLENfSTAD, Curacao, Decembe
l3.-The Dutch cruiser Gelderland cam
into this port this morning towing tn
Venezuelan coast guard ship Alix witt
the Dutch flag flying and a Dutch crev
on board. The Gelderland captured th'
Alix off Puerto Cabello Saturday. A
that time the Alix was lying close in
shore. and notwithstanding the threat
which the Venezuelan government haC
made to fire upon any of the Dutcl
warships committing a hostile act, the
Gelderland steamed at full speed to
ward the moored ship and sent an of
ficer and guard in a launch to seize her
This they did without resistance, and
no shots came from the forts on land
Takes Prize Away.
The crew of the Alix was put ashore
and the Dutch officers and marines re-
NAMED on board, the Gelderland finally
taking the Alix in tow and steaming
away with her prize.
The seizure of the Alix was in ac-
eordanee with the plans of the Holland
government when instructions were is
sued to the three Dutch warships now
in these waters to make a demonstra-
tion off the coast of Venezuela and TO
capture any Venezuelan ships of war or
guard vessel that they might find. The
arrival of the Gelderland at Willem-
stad this morning was greeted with I'M
bounded enthusiasm by those who no.
tieed the cruiser approach, and soon the
entire population were down to the
waters edge to welcome the return of
the Gelderland, towing the first of the
enemy's ships, as though from a great
conquest.
Naturally the people of Curacao, who
have been long clamoring for activity
on the part of the Dutch government,
are greatly rejoiced over this evidence
that Holland has at last began active
measures against Venezuela, but the
Governor of Curacao discussed the in
cident as follows:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22

"What imprest you?''
fWhy, there's no such thing as a
horse laugh. The horses looked right
at the ladies hats and didn't even
smile philadelphia Ledger.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22
NOT A SMILE.

az never knew until / attended the
horse-show what an absurd term horse
lanpL' WAS ~
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22
Reprisal Against Castro.

"The capture by our warships of
coast guard and war vessels is not to
be considered an unfriendly act against
the Venezuelans. 1t is merely a re-
prisal against Castro government,
which tends to give satisfaction for
his unfriendly acts toward Holland.
The seizure of these vessels will
make it impossible for the Venezuela
government to carry troops or am
munition to and from the various ports.
communication to this effect has
been forwarded by the Dutch govern
ment to the German minister at Cara.
cas-.
1t is learned from the officers of the
Gelderland that the battleship Jacob
Van Heemskerk and the cruiser Fries
land are now off La Guayra and that
further captures may be expected at
any time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-22
Cleared for Action.

These two vessels left here on Fri
day, cleared for action, and it was be-
lieved at that time that the intention
was TO make a foreible demonstration
at La Guayra. The opinion is held here
that the Venezuelan government, in
the absence of President Castro, will
not 90 so far as to fire upon the Dutch
warships, which, in view of the fact
that Venezuela is practically without
a navy, hold the Venezuelan ports at
their mercy.
The naval force of Venezuela con
sists of 10 vessels. OF these three, the
Bolivar, Miranda and Maragarita, are
gunboats. The others, with the ex-
eeption of the Restaurador, which was
formerly the steam yacht ATLANTA, are
hardly worthy of mention. They are
nothing more than armed tugs. There
is a 12-poupd gun ON the Restaurador,
but aside from this there is no gun in
the fleet bigger than a six-pounder
The Venezuelan forts, however, mount
some modern six-inch Krupp guns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
TOOK AWAY $4,000, 900.
Immigrants Returning To Europe
Carried About $500 Apiece.

New York (Special) According
to the North German Lloyd Line,
which has made careful computa-
ton based on the figures of steam
ship agents, money changers, and
railroad men, more than $110.000,-
900 was taken out of the United
States by the immigrants who re-
turned to their native places last
year. The estimate is that each of
the 55O,O45 foreigners had about
5000 with him.
AS an offset to millions that de-
parted, it is noted that 1,346.688
aliens who arrived last year brought
with them, according to the esti-
mate of the Commissioner of Immi-
grafton, about $27.273,260. Much
of this, however, was furnished to
the immigrants by relatives or friends
in the United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
MANY CHILDREN IN
A DEADLY CRUSH
Sixteen Killed and Forty 0thers
Badly Injured.
PANIC IN AN ENGLISH MUSIC HALL.


Barnsley, England (By Cable) -
sixteen children were trampied to
death and 40 others, several of whom
cannot live, were injured in a mad
rush for better seats at an entertain
ment given In the public hall here.
There was q great crush to secure
admittance to the entertainment ana
when the show opened every seat was
taken and the gallery was literally
packed with children. who filled the
aisles and were dangerously massed
against the lower railing. With a
view to relieving this crowding In
the gallery, the attendants decidea
to transfer some OF the chiidren 70
the body of the house, and one q
the ushers called out:
Some of you children come down
stairs !,
Immediately the rush started and
within a few seconds hundreds OF
children were being trampled under
foot. Even those who had seats In
the gallery, doubtless being panic
stricken by the screams and struggles
Of the crowds fighting to reach the
staircases, joined in the stempede.
The scene was a terrible one me
cries of the injured and means OF
the diving caused the greatest excite
ment among those gathered in the
body of the hall. Police and ushers
rushed to the head of the staircases,
which were literally strewn with DEAD
and dying, and by the most desper-
ate efforts managed to drag scores
of the struggling children to the
corridors below 1t was with the
greatest difficulty that a panic among
the children in the lower part OF the
house was averted, all of these event.
ually being taken to the street IN
safety.
When the reserve police arrived
they found the narrow stairway prac-
tically blocked with bodies, which
were crushed in some cases beyond
recognition. Scores of children We're
forced by the pressure from the
crowd behind them to scramble over
those that had fallen, whether Nv
ing or dead, and many OF the lnJur-
ed children were found later to pc
suffering from fractured bones and
severe decorations, caused by the In
describable manner in which they
had been trampled upon.
Soon after the accident the ap-
proaches to the hall were crowded
with sobbing women searching for
their missing children.
This disaster recalled that of June
16, 1883, when 1876 children were.
crushed to death while rushing down
from a gallery in Victoria Hall, Sum
derland, to obtain toys given away
by Fay, conjurer, at the close of
his performance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
WILL GET A HEARING
BEuwnson Controversy TO Be Aired
In the Senate.

Washington, D. G. tSpeciai) The
Navy Department and the quarrel be
tween President Roosevelt and Ad-
miral Brownson will be investigated
by the Senate. When Admiral
Brownson resigned rather than ac-
quiesce In the appointment Of Sur
geon Stokes to the command of the
hospital ship Relief, Senator Hale,
in carefully prepared statement,
landed Admiral Brownson's courage
and manly independence. Thursday
Mr.. Hale, who as chairman of the
Naval Affairs Committee, is the Sem
ate's arbiter on all naval matters, in
PRODUCED bill which has for its
purpose the settlement of all the
pending controversies between line
and stan, which raises the pay of
officers and men and which seeks ip
a general way to improve existing
conditions. The bill made, of course,
no reference to the Brownson. epi-
sode, but it was understood by every
member that Senator Hale had taken
this method Of bringing the contro-
yersy between the President and the
late chief Of the Bureau of Naviga-
ton to the official attention of the
Senate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
TRAIN DROPS 25 FEET.
Four-Score Passengers Hurt In
Wreck OF Special.

Atlanta, Ga. (speciaD The sec
ond section of what is known as the
Colliver special, running from Cleve-
land, Ohio, to St. Augustine, Fla,
was wrecked between Dallas and Hi
ram, Ca, on the Southern Railroad,
on a trestle twenty-five feet over the
nearly dry bed of Copper Mine Creek.
Five of the seven cars went into the
mud. Three trainmen are dead, and
more than eighty passengers, most of
them residents of Ohio, were injured.
Engineer James Edwards, who was
caught beneath the cab of his engine
when it overturned, after clearing
the trestle, was killed. Road Fore
man of Engines Schnapps, and the
negro fireman, Nose Baldwin, were
injured fatally and died soon after
reaching Atlanta on the second relief
train.
Mrs. Emil Hoover, of Columbus,
Ohio, Is in dying condition, and
Miss Florence Studebaker, of Cleve-
land, probably will die.
The injuries to the passengers
consist chiefly of broken limbs and
bruises.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
FINANCIAL

When Reading had crossed 102
there was most extensive covering
of shorts which has been seen in the
present movement. 1t is said that
part of the bull account is being
aided by sale of finance bills drawn
on Paris.
Keech, Leow & Co., Philadelphia,
said: disappointment over the fail
ure of the Northern Pacific directors
to declare an extra dividend was for
gotten in the discussion which fol-
lowed the sensational jump in Lacka-
wanna to 500. In most quarters
this skyrocketing of high-priced
stocks is severely condemned.
The Bank of France reduced its
discount rate from 4 to 8 " per cent.
Says the Iron Age: ITO drop
within less than three months from
rate of production of pig iron of
81, 100000 tons per annum to a rate
of 100000 tons on the first of
January it what the industry has ac-
complished. 1t shows how thorough
ly manufacturers have been imbued
with the conviction that it is wiser
to meet changed conditions rather
than continue in the hope of early
betterment and pile iron in the in
terval.' Z
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Foreign

Tho TransvaaPs opposition to East
Indians has brought the British gov
eminent face to face with serious
rzce problem, as the action of the
officials and the courts in the Trans
vaal is bitterly resented in India.
Armenians, Greeks. Bulgarians,
Jews and Others oppressed by Turkey
held a congress in Paris and decided
to organize for the overthrow of the
present Turkish government.
Captain Kayutin, commander of a
Russian Black Sea steamer, has been
brought to st. Petersburg prisoner
on the charge of bringing in arms for
Russian reyolutionists.
The White Star Line has reduced
Atlantic rates on second and third
class passages. by $3.50 to So. respec-
lively, for the purpose, it Is. said, of
fighting the Cunard Company, and
the latter has announced similar re-
auctions.
Rioters burned the Protestant
Episcopal chapel in the Province OF
Chekiang. China. The disorders are
directed against the dynasty.
Storms on the English Channel
and the west coast of Europe caused
a number of small wrecks and the
loss of more than 40 lives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
WASHINGTON

movement has been started Tor
special pension for Commander
Hosley's widowed daughter.
Arrangements have been made to
give the battleship North Carolina
another trial.
The House adopted the Gill reso-
luton asking the Secretary OF the
Navy for all accessible information
regarding the Rixey-Brownson cpl
sode.
There was an interesting debate In
the House between Representatives
Burlison and Payne over the part
leading newspapers are taking in the
financial and political questions OF
the day.
The House Committee on Naval
Affairs has decided to report favor
ably the resolution of Representative
Gil calling for an investigation of
the Brownson incident.
The State Department denies that
Ambassador O'Brien was instructed
to demand that Japan sign a treaty
restricting immigration to the Unit
ed States.
The House of Representatives has
asked the Secretary of the Treasury
for a report on the condition OF the
banks.
The Senate Committee on Inter
oceanic Canals figures that Panama
may cost s10O,O00.000, or a total OF
$685., 900. 900.
A Prohibition lobby is at work
urging that federal liquor laws not
conflict with state prohibition pro-
visions.
An increase of a million dollars in
the appropriation for projectiles and
ammunition was asked for by Rear
Admiral Mason, chief of the Naval
Bureau of Ordnance.
A congressional lottery was con-
Quoted in the House of Representa-
tives for rooms In the new office
building of that body, which is now
nearing completion.
In an address to the Navy League
Justice Harlan predicted a clash be-
tween the white and yellow races.
Judge James F. Tracey, of the SUI
preme Court of the Philippines, de-
clined the proffered appointment as
member. of the Philippine Commits
sion.
In his annual Chief of Staff Cen
eraI ]. Franklin Bell urges more pay
for the Army and the restoration of
the canteen.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf sent
to the House an estimation of ST.
loco, 900 for submarine torpedo boats.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Suicide OF A Farmer.

Warsaw. Va. Especially Julian A.
Thrift, IS years old. farmer, near
Oldhams. Westmoreland County,
committed suicide by shooting him
self with shot gun. the entire load
taking effect just below the heart.
No reason can be assigned for the
rash deed. Mr.. Thrift seemed in the
best of spirits, and had been talking
pleasantly with his family shortly
before taking his life He is suryiv-
ed hv widow and one SON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Bank Looted OF $40, 900.

Mexico City Especially - Seven
hundred and forty thousand dollars
is missing from the Bank of Yucatan
Fernando U. Rodriguez, subdirector,
and Mateo Ponce, former cashier Of
the bank, with ten other persons
have been arrested. A lawyer, P. G.
Ponce, and Eduardo Ponce. son-ili-
law and son, respectively. of the
cashier, are among those arrested. all
of whom are among the most promi-
nent people of Madeira.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Nominated By The President.

washington, D. C. Especially The
President sent to the Senate the
nomination of Fred. t. bennett of
North Dakota to be Commissioner of
the General Land Office; also the
nominations of James F. Tracey of
New York to be member of Philip
pine Commission and Secretary of
Finance and Justice and Gregario
Araneta of the Philippine Islands to
be an associate justice of the SUI
preme Court of the Philippine Is
lands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Cot SEQ. 600 I'm JewcI,.y.

Derby, Conn. Especially "A robbery
in the house of Charles II. Booker OF
Ansonia. National Republican Com
mitteeman and president of the
American Brass Company. several
days ago, in which the thieves got
away with jewelry valued at $4,000,
has just been reported. The jewelry
was taken from a jewel case in Mrs.
Brokers room while the family was
at dinner. entrance having probably
been gained through an unfasteed
widow
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Flyer Hits A Freight.

Bristol, Tenn. (SpeciaD While
travelling SO miles an hour the Chat
tanooga- Washington limited collided
head-on with a freight near this city
without serious injury to soul. En-
gineers John Smith and John Milton
and their firemen escaped by jump
ing. Postal clerk G. w. Caldwell,
brother-in-law of Congressman Glass,
of Virginia, and Albert Riminger, an
express messenger, were slightly
hurt. The passengers received a bad
shaking up but were not injured.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Sees Peace Ahead.

Paris (By Cable) The "Matin.1
referring again to the American
japanese situation, declares Presi-
dent Roosevelt spoke to diplomat
in Washington few days ago in the
following words: All will be ar
ranged in the most satisfactory man
ner. The last memorandum received
from Japan was expressed in the
most conciliatory terms, and there
is not the slightest apprehension Of
a conflict"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Airship no Carry 100.

Berlin (By Cable) Count zeppe-
lin proposes to build an airship to
carry 100 persons. He calculates
that it will be necessary to build it
only rs feet longer than his latest
airship, which is 1877 feet long, and
which carries eleven persons, in adj
dition to $500 pounds of ballast.
Experts believe that the count will
succeed in his undertaking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-01-17
Shot Himself On Wife's Grave.

Ravenna, o. Especial Edward J.
Collier, of Cleveland, who killed his
blind son and then shot himself at
the grave of his wife and died. Col
lier or Williams, as he was known
here, died as result of exposure.
According to his wish, as express
ed in letter found in his pocket,
Collier and his son will be buried
by the side of Mrs. Golfers grave.
Collier was respondent both over the
loss of his wife and his sons Attic
tion