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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
MOVING PICTURES
TO UNROLL AGAIN

NEW YORK. Dec 27.-OwinE TO the
blanket injunctiOus obtained from Just
ice Gaynor late last night, the proprie-
Jors Of moving picture shows through
cut the Greater City met with no IN
reference today. The same crowds that
usually make the so places profitable
passed in and out undiSturbed all dav-
Although the moving picture shows
are temporarily protected by the in
functions the Iheaters are expecting
trouble tonight when they give their
shows As the case stands now the
StituJes a vaudeville show The thea
rical managers are almost willing 10
wager that II some Of their artists ap-
pear in low necked gown 20 sing .
song the wise police may decide that
she il in costume and make an arrest
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There is not word OF truth in it,
said Patrick J. Brennan, president OF
the Brennan Construction Company
this afternoon, when told of the dis
closures Of the alleged holding up OF
his payments, and of the allegation that
he has received about S115, coo too much
from the District for the paving work
he has done in the last three and one
half years.
''One hundred and fifteen thousand
dollars? / wish [ had the money.
I have nothing whatever to with the
measurements Of the asphalt There
never was any change made that j
know Of
IF there had been any such thing
as you assert. wouldn't the whole En-
gineer Department be rotten?
They have been trying TO get me
ever since the trouble last spring
Mr.. Brennan was cool and a bit wor-
ried apparently by the charges. This
is his explanation OF the way in which
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ought 20 be made less significant ani
that it should be converted more and
more into an executive body; it should
give orders, rather than write opinions
and issue DEGREES.
A Legislative Campaign.
Before the interstate commission viii
be radically recognized in scheme and
scope, there will be a long and earnest
consideration by Congress. Indeed, il is
likely that Mr.. Taft, if he presses his
suggestions, will start a legislative cam
paign quite as long and arduous as was
that which ended IN the Hepburn bills
passage.
Mr.. Tafts declaration for a reor-
SauizauOn OF the plan or de9ling with
lhls set OF questions has served 20
bring the whole railroad problem back
10 foremost rank in public attcn-
ton Since the Hepburn law passed
the opponents Of Government inter
ference have ha0 things pretty much
their own way. On the plea Of giving
me new law a chance and waiting to
see what II viii do, what virtues anu
what defects II VIII develop, efforts at
amendment and extension of powers
have been uniformly diScoIIra erad
Last session, indeed, the House or
ganlzatlon actually tried desperately
10 nullltE the provisions Of Section %
or that act by refusing apprOpriat iOu
Tor carrying into effect the uniform
accounting and inspection Of accounts
features President Roosevelt had a
hand-to-h hand contest with the House
leadership before he won that fight.
and there is no question that one Of
has serious grievances against the
House was based on that night.
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ALL ON THE SQUARE,
DECLARES BRENNAN

a change in the measurement of as
phalt was made.
In 1904" he said. we put in "a new
plant. The engineer commissioner
Colonel Biddle, through Major Morrow
appointed q commission consisting OF
Engineer of Highways Hunt, A W
Dow. inspector of 7sphalts and ce-
ments; +. c. J. Bailey, jr., and Mr.
Charles Fernald. ali employees OF the
District 20 visit the plant and ascertain
weights. measures, and cubic contents
Of every measure and paraphaeraalia
connected herewith.
After the inspectors appointed by
the Engineer Commissioner and Major
Morrow determined the measureT-cnt,
they found we were underpaid and
went back for two or more months and
paid US more than 81 900. The measure
ments then made were absolutely bind
ing. and subsequent computations were
based thereon"
Mr.. Brennan said that since inspectors
are at his plant all the time, and on
the various jobs all the time, lie could
not possibly have done anything out
Of the way without the collision OF the
entire department.
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Don2inicans, the Augustinians, the Ben
edictines, and certain elements Of the
Jesuits- He aroused their dislike Dv a
sermon he preached some years ago, in
which Occurre4 the statement thar
bishops were made before monks. and
IN which th1re was a note Of what the
regular clerg thought 70 be hostility
to them These mOnastic orders are,
OF course, the hone and sinew Of the
church and they have their most power
ful representatives at the vatican all
the time.
Mr. Taft has visited the vatican. and,
according 10 his friends. ne is familiar
enough with the situation 20 keep out
OF II. Il is said here that Mr. Taft.
IN common with others familiar with
the situation, has never expressed the
belief N recent years that ireland
would he made a cardinal
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TAFT COULDN'T LAND
RED HAT FOR IRELAND
Friends of PreSdentElect Point Out Difficulties in Way
of Elevation of Preate, Due TO Differences With
Various Organizations of the Clergy

Officials OF the State Department do
not credit the published report that
Archbishop Ireland can be raised 10 the
eminence Of a cardinalship il President
elect Taft will request such action by
the vatican at Rome.
Friends Of MIR. Taft in Washington
not only confidently say he VIII make
no such request, but it is a matter with
which he has no Official connection, but
II Is further stated that the request
even II mace, would not be successful
Mr. Taft's friends end men high in
the State Department point out thar
ireland has incurred the lasting enmity
OF the regular clergy" that part OF
the Catholic clergy which is governed
by special rules, including the monastic
organizations
AT the vatican he is opposed by the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
ARMED MEN MAKE
CAMP A VOLCANO
Strike Situation Critical,
With Hundreds of Noun
taineerS, Soldiers, and
Deputies.

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 21.-The stu
alton 1T Steans. Whitley county. the
little mining town where riots occurred
on Christmas Day between striking
miners ard deputy United States mar
shals. resulting IN the death Of six men,
IS described IN telephone messages to-
day as resembling a volcano, ready to
burst into flames at any moment
The town is fuH OF armed mountain
GERS, probably go crOwding III, It's mar
row streets Holding Iherl in check
are less than 100 youthful soldiers.
These are supported by ten deputy
United states marshals, who are acting
in cooperation with the State troops.
Tie miners appear 20 regard the SOL
diers with deadly hatred. They are ex-
perienced troops. having seen duty dur
ing the night rider war Unless the stu
alton clears UD by night, il is expected
a battery OF safe artillery viii be sent
10 Stearns. ana II necessary hills about
the camp viii be sheIIed 10 run Berry
Simpson and his gang OF outlaws from
cover
Gets MOuntai1eer Deputies.
Sherin J. y. CrawIey this morning
swore in as special deputies twenty-five
mOuutaineeTs. who know every loot Of
ground in Whitley county These were
taken on horseback 10 StearnS, and
their aid proTered 10 soldiers and
marshals. On their way 10 Stcarns
these special deputies searched every
nook and Granny OF raviues and noun
taius along their way for Simpson and
his gang. but no trace was found
Simpson and his men are alleged TO be
the cause Of the whole trouble. They
are being guarded by LeuChmeu This
afternoon a posse OF over loo men in
Guiding soldiers, United States marshaIs
and special deputies, viii leave Stea rms
for the hill districts. bent on securing
simpson II he Is not found today. an
other heavy detachment Will be sent to-
morrow and then artillery will prob
ably be- asked
Several shots were heard during the
night by Sentinels on duty at Stearns.
and 1t is supposed simpson and his
followers were signaling 20 their men
in town No one was hurt during the
night. but people in town covered in
their homes
Il Is now regarded as certain thu Z
Marshal Ryan, who was wounded
Christmas Day, and who became sep
arated from his companions. has been
found and killed by miners. He could
not well have become lost Labor union
officials fear the effect Of this riotin-
on their cause now particularly in V:ew
OF the recent decision Of Judge Wright
in ordering GOmperS. Mitchell. and
Morrison TO jail for contempt OF court
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his $4,000 farm.
word was received several DAYS ago
that Bell had been living at her ffat
TINS week, that he had paid bills for
tuel, and other household articles, that
2 had attempted to halt the proceedings
10 prevent his giving the young woman
MS possessions in the latest action ON
the part of relatives attorneys. they de-
CARED Bell. their father, was still IN
the hands Of this DOuden woman and
tnat ne ~ a sufferer from paresis and is
not accountable for his actions.
THIS granting OF an injunction virtual
" prevents the aged man from seeing
or speaking with the woman. whom ne
admires sufficiently 10 intrust her with
the whole Of his LIES earnings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
PLAN A MEMORIAL.

TOLEDO, Ohio. Dec "A PROPOSE
ton for the erection Of an Ohio memo
risl on the VicksburE battlefield viii
probably be submitted 10 the Legislature
at the coming session Gen. John :.
KoUntZ today preached the matter TO
the Lucas county legislators.
Literature concerning the project is
also being sent out today by q commits
sion. and efforts are being made 20 in
terest citizens Of Ohio in the movement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
BARGAINS OFFERED
BY CLOTHING STORE
Baltimore Firm RetireS-GoodsS
Ordered Come Here for
Disposal.

Owing TO the retirement from bust
ness Of a large Baltimore firm, some
bargains in suits and overcoats for men
and boys are being offered by Elseman
Brothers, Seventh and f streets north
west.
The Baltimore concern had ordered a
large quantity OF clothing from Else
man Brothers factory, and upon the
decision Of the concern to retire. the
goods were sent TO Washington by
Eiseman Brothers for their retail store.
over 500 suits have thus been placed
ON sale at reduced prices
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
HlGHWAYMEN PLAY
WITH THESE POLICE
Take Away Chiefs Paraphernalia
and He Hopes City Depart
ment Will Get Them.

WHITING, Ind, Dec 2T.-Highway-
men have the joke on the police depart
ment today They attacked Chief OF
Police Lawler last night and robbed
him Of SO, his official billy" his two
official revolvers, and his official star
This dramatic and daring climax to a
series Of holdups that have terrorized
the Calumet region for the last few
weeks have aroused the citizens TO dras-
tlc action. steps have been taken to-
ward the formation of a vigilance COM
mittee. When the chief heard OF this
move he swOre in eight special police
men and announced that the bandits
would re captured by the Chicago DO
lice, as they had taken the 40 Penn
Sy!vania train for Chicago al Roberts
dale
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PITTSBURG PASTORS
APPEAL TO VOTERS
Urge Them TO Aid League in Prose
cutting CRATER" Warrants
Have Been Issued.

PITTSBURG. Dec. I'm a score Of
pulpits tO0ay the CCunCilmaniC graft
scandal was the topic Of vigorous ser
mons and appeals to the people Of Pitts
burg TO stand by the Voters League IN
prosecuting the officials suspected OF
bride giving and bride taking.
No movement was made today by.
officials of the league That further
arrests viii BE- made tomorrow Is the
belief prevalent IN well-informed circles.
District Attorney William 4. Blake
lev said this morning that warrants
had been issued for a score Of other
suspected cOunCilnen- President Wei,
OF the ONters' League, acknowledged
that warrants had been made out
The coming week viii be eventual, -
he said. 'PittSbUrgaas viii have plenty
10 think about before next Sunday"
None OF the accused COunciInen we're
at their usual haunts today
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RATS START FIRE.

BUFFALO, y. Y, Dec. g7-Rats
Enawing matches caused a disastrous,
blaze in the big wholesale grocery. store
Of Mah2ney'S Sons ON Broadway here
Damage to the extent Of $1,000 was done
Detectives found rat holes in the floor
ana matches apparently carried by the
rodents into adjoining rooms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
MRS. RLVES' HURTS
MAY NOT BE FATAL
Condition of Aged Woman Who
Fell Down Elevator Shaft
Improving.

The condition Of Mrs VI. G. Rives
eiGhty-tive years OF age. who had a mar
row escape from death when she fell
a distance OF thirty-five feet. down ar
elevator shaft at her home, 17-3 I street
northwest, was slightly improved this
morning and hope is entertained for
her recovery.
Mrs. Rlves' sO1-, DIT. William Q. Rives
OF lT90 Rhode Island avenue northwest
who is attending her, said today that
his mother has sustained no broken
bones, although Z is feared she IS IN
ternally injured.
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GUESTS OF MINISTER.

All OF the Methodist ministers Of
Washington viii be the guests Of DR..
Wilbur l. Davidson at his home, III
l.dmOntC street. tomorrow at noon
The Rev. DR.. William Sturgeon,
England, cousin Of the famous DR. 9
H. SpuTEeOH. will BE- the guest of
honor at this meeting. and will de-
liver an address Lunch will be serv-
cd To the minister's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
SCREEN MAKER INSANE

NEW YORK. Dec 27.-SamueI Rn-
buc., millionaire screen manufac-
turer, Of Bro 1klyn, was taken to the
Kings County Hospital for the Insane
today. Mr.. RObuck. who is eighty
years old, began 10 act queerIy early
in the day and soon became violent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
STEAMER LONG OVERDUE

BOSTON. Dec Z7--Alarm is felt here
for the safety Of the 15.O0O-ton steamer
Urania. which sailed from FOwey. Eng
land, for this port a month ago. She
Is deeply laaded with clay, and IL is ex-
pected is A victim OF the recent hurrf-
canes. The Crania is a Norwegian
steamer, and is commanded by Captain
Jensen. She carries a crew of thirty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
MERCHANTS WIFE
DIES IN BATHTUB
Visiting in South, Husband
on Business Trip, Woman
Is Stricken.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. H.-Mrs. J. Ed
son Smith, Of ElwOOd. Ill. died here in
a batntub today, shortly after her hus-
band had left to make a business trip
to New Orleans. The husband is q we'll
known hardware merchant.
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DESERTIONS ALARM
GERMAN OFFICIALS
Marked Increase in Tendency to
Evade Military Service
Shown by Report.

BERLIN, Dec. annual statistics
viii snow. as the result Of the alleged
tyranny Of the German army officers,
the fear Of military service has become
greater than the fear OF punishment or
seeking 10 evade military duty.
During the past year 1897 young men
were punished for seeking to escape SER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27

OF year ago. brought about by com
plants Of j. J. Brennan, president OF
the Brennan Company, that there Rad
been faVoritism on the part OF the en-
gineer department in letting the asphalt
contracts 1t was AZ this time that the
Commissioners began 20 look into thc
matter of the Brennan contracts.
Charles Fernald who, as a District
employee. figured in the former lnvesti-
CATION. was formerly employed by the
Brennan Company as superintendent
and he intiEated that with the sanction
of the District authorities he could dis
close some interesting details regarding
the alleged transactions. The District
authorities, however, for the present
secret and Mr.. Fernald, as a fOrIner
District employee, IS reticent 20 discuss
the matter without sucn sanction
Actual Shrinkage Small.
Until the Brennan company suggested,
IL is said, a change, the method of
measuring asphalt at tie plant and in
cart" had been IN vogue in the District
for twenty years. A former official Of
the District said today that the prob
able subsistence between plant and street
Ewould be one-half cubic foot in a load
or about ten cubic feet Such decrease
would not be over per cent.
Commissioner West said this morning
that although the contract did not spec
tiN DIT WHAT pace dSDDdlC should be
measured. II had alV avs been under
stood that such measurement should
take place at the plant. Mr.. Brennan
~ no has long been in the contracting,
business here, is said TO have been ia
n-iliar with this method and to have
never complained up to about four years
ago. He has never put in a claim for
inc hack allowance on the first contract.
Discussed by Commissioners.
Commissioner. West said TODAY that
although the result OF the Investigation
by the Engineer Department had not
RPsen brought officially to the attention
himself and Commissioner Macfar-
pc, that they had discussed it in
mally. Ten days ago, he said. he
heard Of the affair and had started
IS Investigation Of his own, and after
pert while he had gained sufficient
fmation to bring the matter to the
entlon or his colleague, Commission
Mcfarland
Upon the receipt Of the official report
on1Tnl ssioner West said Mr.. Brennan
guld be given opportunity to say any
ing lie might desire. The question
SelVed itself. he believed. into whether
ph2lt should be measured At the plant
at the point where used The former
bthod, he thought, had always been
BtOnary-
&r. Fernald, who has been connected
with the District and the Brennan
b4Aeany at different periods, when
ressed for further Information about
&he alleged .'Overpayment," said that
Mr. Brennan could best furnish details
. OF the transaction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-27
UNDERTAKES
CEMENT BURIAL VAULTS.

WATERPROOF alright everlasting: tor IN
6ivfdual iuterruerJs- FOR sale BY uade-csazz-
ers WASHINGTON CEMENT VAULT 60
ROOM o05 Maryland building
Phone Main 6655- Jy12-SI-tC. th-Soc
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18

Town Marshal Montgomery tests
the ilre plugs occasionally and thus
far has found them In good WORKING
order with . sufdcient dow OF water
and pressure. Monday afternoon ,
few sections Of hose were taken 10
the hydrant nearest the school house,
whore the pressure II 1t it, minni-
mum, to see what the different sised
nossles could do. The largest, inch
and IN eighth, WAS found Of not
much use when It come 70 putting
water over the roof, but tho smaller
sise, inch, worked much better.
However, 1t was thought that seven
eighths or three-quarter tips would
be best, and . few Of these will be
sent for.
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18
over Two THOUSAND
VISITORS A DAY
Cooper Explains Reason for Remarkable
Average of Boston Callers.
Explains Reason

During L. r. Coopers recent stay
In Boston, 1t n estimated that sixty
I'VE thousand people talked with him
and purchased his medicine. This
u an average Of over tWo thousand q
day.
His SUCCESS was - phsnomsnal ~
to cause universal comment both BY
the public and the prsss. There must
be Q reason for this. Here II the
reason given In his own words BY Mr..
Cooper when interviewed on the sub
3ect. He said:
Tho immense numbers Of people
who are calling ON me Lere in Boston
h mot unusual. have had the same
experience for the past two years
wherever have zone, The reason ID
. simple one. It b because my medi-
cine puts the stomach in good condi-
tion. This does not sound unusual,
but It IL In tact the key to health. The
stomach b the very foundation Of
all slcknsGs directly to the stomach.
main well with . pooA digestive appa-
ton in perfect condition. A. matter
OF fact, most men and women today
are ha1f1ick. It II because too much
food and too little exercise have grad
ually forced the stomach into half
sick CO dition. Ny medicine gets the
stomach back where It was, and that
is all that II necessary"
Among Boston people who are
launch believers in Mr.. Cooper's
theory = NJ. Frank D. Brown. Of 81
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18
Rank Foolishness.

when attacked by . cough or . cold, or
when your throat is sorc, It IL rank foolish
ness to take any other medicine than 15r.
Kings New Discovery" says G. o. EidridRe
OF Empire, Ga. II have used New Discoy.
cry seven y cars and know 1t Is the best
remedy on earth for coughs and colds,
csoup and All throat and lung troubles. Ny
cnlldren arc subject to Group, but New Dis.
covery quickly cures every attach" Knovn
inc !nns wo s ever ., The King of throat and
tSn NmeoleS. Sold under guarantee q
Trial bottle free. wv "a" ~
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18

DECLARED Insane.
Tom Turner came up from Ham,
per's ranch twhere he has besn en-
ployed for some time past) about .
week ago seeking medical assistance,
and took up quarters ct the Meeksr.
DR.. French found him In = good state
Of health, but this did not suit Tur-
ner, and In the course Of . couple Of
days he apparently was losing his
mind and 1t times became violent.
Later he was taken In charge by
the county authorities and taken 10
. cabin in west part Of town, whore
he was attended 10 ~ we'll - possi-
BILE, but he showed NO signs Of inn
provemsnt Thursday Sheriff ELL
son filed complaint In lunacy and
Judge Shervin set tho hearing for 2
o'clock that afternoon. A venire for
six Jurors was issued, and e. A Mar
tin entered his appearance for the
state and ]. A. Bills was appointed
guardian I'd Item.
The jury was composed Messrs.
Rees, Hines, Rice, Hartke, WILL
Jams and Smith, and ~ 1t was
impossible to bring the demented
man into court the Judge and jury
went down In . body to see him.
The Witnesses examined were Drs.
RAIDER and French, r. g. Ball and
George Roberts.
After brief elaboration the Jury
returned . verdict that Turner was
20 distracted In mind ~ to endapgef
the lives and property Of others and
not . proper person to be 1t large,
Judge shervin ordered tho sheriff TO
take charge Of the man and care for
him in the best possible manner un.
further orders. ssi
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18

The local Odd Fellows lodge ehter-
taifled the families Of member In
approved style Thursday evening.
Cards, music, refreshments and .
good social time generally were the
features. Mira r. g. Ball won ilrst
ladiss prise, and W. A. Fairfield drst
gsntlsman's prise. r. Hartks, IT,,
carried on tho prise Ncatsd q tho
boteom Of the tally shsse
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18

Quite = serious leak in the water
main, near Ad Smiths house, made
itself known Tuesday. Investiga-
ton revealed = bursted section Of
pipe, the wire banding around It hav-
ing become loosened In some man
ner, or had tho Jaw when flrst laid.
ThursdAy II was repaired and water
IL again running.
The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18

Bioominsdls street. Chelsea. Mas.
He says:
For I'VE years have sought re.
lief for indigestion, stomach trouble
and dyspepsia. spen1ir -enrly all my
wages with doeta.I q ,ta ming no
results. - e-.:. rs.iAe o:-3ss NJ
back, rad'', . a. Il, les. I
had sri..,is. So 49,. .,attin,:
seenlel fg
boU'e - - T,-ti- ,
aHd -7 rr t: % ai.:..-.
ove-.
tine, ~. : ,.ra hing,
and 49,, !. "a 4A.l.-.iYy,
teci1n~ :. - @aea ! zsat l.,
bed. a. a-.,.-..s ...s W iahie--re ;.,a..-
Gus at tin ., tacn again nauseatcd at
the sight OF food. Sometimes MY face
was pale, at other times flushed. I
was constituted and bilious. and had
catarrhal affection In nose and throat.
which caused me to hawk and spit
great deal, especially in the morning.
I! heard % much Of the Cooper rene
dies that ! decided to try them. After
taxing one bottle. . tapeworm 80 feet
long passed from my system. / felt
netter almost Immediately. An my
troubles disappeared ~ II BY mario.
ana my Improvement was rapid,
now feel entirely well, and can honest
" recommend Mr.. Coopers medicine
to anyone who suffers a. did"
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which give universal satisfaction,
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