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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
Acting Public Printer
Entered Government Work
As an Expert for Census

William E. Rossiter. who has been
selected by the President to take charge
Of the Government Printing Office and
make a thorough investigation, is d
native Of Westfeld, Mass, where he
was born IN 1851.
He resided IN Washington between the
years 1874 and 1881 He graduated from
Amherst College, in 1854, after which
he entered the employ OF the New York
Tribune, where h. remained until 1855
which he then relnquished in order to
take charge Of the circulation Of the
New York Press
IN 1859 he and same partners esta b.
Hshed q printing fir min New York
lie was actively in the printing bust
ness until 1900, when he was asked 10
tulZe charge OF the mechanical prOduc-
ton of the reports OF the Twelfth
Census. on which there was a tiEae limit
OF two years.
Mr. Rossiter has since served as the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
PROHIBITION FORCES
TO PARADE FRIDAY
Fight Will Be Kept at High
Pitch Until Congress
Acts.

PrOhibiuonists say the fight against
the liquor traffic VIII be of the whirlwind
character from now until Congress
takes some action.
Representative Richmond p. Hobson
and Representative Hull of Tennessee
have Joined the liquor lighting clans and
have pledged their support TO prohibition
measures.
Both these young Congressman will
make addresses at the mass meeting in
the First Presbyterian Church. which
Will follow the parade on Friday night
In addition TO these Speakers, Senator
Bob Taylor, Representative Langley
OF Kentucky, and Representative Sims
of Tennessee viii talk on Sunshine and
Moonshine." Representative Hale Of
Tennessee viii also address a few re-
marks on the same subject
High Chief Ruler n. E. Vowles. OF the
.Rechabites. will explain the position OF
that Organization in the liquor fight here
and elsewhere.
Capt. John c. Daley Of the police
force. viii picture the work of the Good
templars, and Charles Sudworth has
been invited 20 talk OF JOnadab work in
Washington. Many other speakers OF
prominence VIII deliver lectures during
the evening.
William Y. BIahoncy. Of John B. Hen
dersOn Tent OF Rechabites who has
charge Of the parade today said the pa
rade would form at 80 b street south
east 1T : o'clock Friday evening and
march west on pennsylvania avenue TO
Ninth street. thence II + street, Fifth
street. and reach the church not later
than S o'clock
The following organizations viii be in
line.
All the local tents OF the Rechabites.
Councils Of the JOnadabs
Lodges Of the Good Templars.
Boys OF the Woodcraft.
Boys Brigade.
Catholic Total Abstinence Union.
The Junior order Of Recha bites.
There viii be bands. banner and ia So
AMI members Of each oTgani Zation viii
wear their full regalia and badges, Red
fire VIII be burned along the line OF
march.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
MANY SMALLPOX CASES
AT DISTRICT PEST HOUSE

TWenJy-eight cases or smallpox have
been removed 10 the pest hospital since
the outbreak OF the disease. Several pa
tients detained at the hospital within
TIE last several weeks have been dis
charged, leaving twenty-fOur in the in
stitution a present
With reference 10 other. cOnta gious dis
eases. the books OF the Health Depart
ment on February ! showed % cases
OF diphtheria Guaranteed, 10 cases Of
scarlet fever, 70 OF smallpox, 1872 cases
OF whoODiIg cough under treatment. III
OF typhoid fever. IS Of measles, and 30l
OF chickenpocS. There We're I22 deaths I'm
the District during the week ended
February J, while the births numbered
l52, OF which I02 were white
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
ShLIingS Suspended
By Presidents Order

Congressman could have all the in
formation obtainable.
It is understood that the report will
80 to the Capitol either today or to-
morrow, ana its conclusions, coupled
With those the members Of the Joint
Committee on Printing have themselves
reached, make a very gloomy case for
Public Printer Stillings
Just before leaving the White House
Representative who called on tie
President with Mr.. Lands, said Still
iings IS impossible froll every point OF
view IT was declared that q radical
change in the administration Of the big
printeTy was Imperative, but the sus-
pension of Public Printer Stillings sur
prlsed even Mr. Lands, as he did not
show any sign Of expecting StiIlings'
suspension when he left the White
House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
TAKONA LANPLIGHTER
HELD BY THE POLICE

Jeremiah Kendall. twenty-eight years
old, North Takoma lampligh.er. Is Il
prisoner at the Sixth street precinct
police station on charges preferred by
his stepdaughter, Bessie Steele. He was
given a hearing before Judge Kimbau IN
tho Police Court today, and held under
5000 bonds.
Mrs. Kendall called at the detects
bureau yesterday afternoon. and asksS
the police 70 find her husband and
daughter Half an hour later the case
was reported, the girl was located on
il street. Kendall was arrested at the
same house last evening.
The girl Is thirteen years old.
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Curt Note to Shllings.
fastened Presidents Action.

Chairman Lands called at the White
House last week 20 talk with the Pres
ident about the situation at the Govern
ment Printing Office, as developed by
the Havenner report, but the President
told Mr. Lands at that time that he
had not found time 10 digest the re-
port, but had sent a copy OF It 10 the
Public Printer for his reply, and that
az soon as Mr.. StIllngs had submitted
his side he would look into the matter
closely.
The publication OF the report in The
Times on Monday. however, served 10
bring the Mister 20 a head sooner than
otherwise would have been possible, and
Il was possible for Mr. Lands to dis
cuss the details OF th7 report with the
President today in advance Of the final
decision.
The President told Mr.. Lands that
he @ould send the report which he had
received from DR.. Havenner 10 Air.
Lands committee in order that the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05

chief clerk and printing expert OF TIA
Bureau of the Census.
Mr.. Rossiter stated to The Times this
afternoon that he had been notified Of
his selection 10 take charge OF the Cow
eminent Printing Office
Il was called to the White House
this morning" said Mr.. ROssiter, and
told By the President that he deemed
1t necessary to suspend the present
Public Printer pending n Investigation
OF the office. He reqUes ed mo TO take
charge Immediately, which I shall do
this afternoon"
SIR. Rossiter said that Ee realized that
he was entering upon a large task and
that he had assented to the President g
request wholly as a matter Of puol.c
duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
StiIIingS Took
Charge of Shop
Full of Trouble

Charles A. Stilllngs YES appointed
Public Printer in Novembe-. 1906. to sue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
Justice Harlan to Speak
To Sunday Observance Club

Justice Harlan, OF the Supreme Court
OF the United States. win preside at the
mass meeting OF the Sunday Observance
Club in the New York Avenue PTes5y-
terrain Church at S o'clock tonight. JUS
tice Harlan will make a short address,
and Will be followed ~ representatives
Heuin, Graf, and Lamar. The last
named presented a Sunday observance
bill ia the House recently
Frank BTinkmau, OF the Central Labor
Union. and \ W. Woodward have also
been invited 20 make addresses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
DU POINT PLANT EXPL0DES;
LOSS, $4,000; NO DEATHS

GIBBSTOWN, y. J.. Feb 5.-Fire was
discovered at 3:45 o clock this morning
in the Sparch building of the Du POnt
powder works, which is used for mixing
and storage purposes. The night force
Of twenty men CenteTed their efforts on
saving surrounding property.
At 4;20 an explosion occurred, Three
buildings were destroyed No loss Of
life. The damage was 5000. The shock
was felt for fifty miles
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
PIANOS AT zero

w. F. Frederick Music Com
pany Announce a Final
Clearance Sale Of Used and
Secondhand Grand and
Upright Pianos Of Many
Celebrated Makes at the
Lowest Prices Yet Quoted
for Good Pianos.
Astonishing Bargains-Upright Pianos
500, SO, So, and Upward.
Here IS an opportunity for those who
are hard to please. for those who have
been looking for a real piano bargain.
Here Is the chance you have been wait
Ing Tor. The ". T. Frederick Music
Company offers a lot Of upright ana
grand pianos Of the most celebrated
makes at prices which viii astOnish
you. There are among these insIrU-
ments sucn makes as ChiCkeriug, Hard
man, Steinway, Weber, Fischer, Kim
ball. Stief, Hamilton, Heinekamp, Sher-
wood, French, Cote, Brewster. MendeIs-
sOhn. and others. The prices are put
down TO zero. $50 upward viii buy them.
A Stieff for sl25, Steiuway for SO.
Kimball for so. French upright for $50
other uprights for so. SIS. s95. Sil0
AS soon as this paper Is of the press
there Will be buyers who are wise
enough 10 appreciate the Importance OF
getting here first. therefore We urge
those who want 10 get in at the kill
ing TO come without delay-come i'm
mediately-
Positively no exchanges taken on these
pianos
No Pianos viii be reserved without
payment
These Pianos VIII not be sold 70 deal
ers.
W. F. FREDERICK MUSIC COM
PANY,
D. @. PFEIFFER, Manager,
las 7 Street.
Exclusive agency for worlds best
pianos. Chickering, Hardman, Fischer,
HUFFMAN, Price & Teeple. Marshall &
Wendell
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RECOMMENDS MANN BID.

NJ c. Hargrove. property clerk OF the
District, has recommended to the Com
missIoners the acceptance Of the bid OF
W. r. Mann for hauling book supplies.
etc. between the various school build
ings IN the District OF Columbia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-05
Conditions That Are On
Back of Check

This check will be received by the United
States Trust Co, Gil 18th ST, when presented
together with not less than dollar in money,
as a term deposit in said trust company. Only
one Of these checks viii be received from one
depositOT.
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notably in connection with expenditures
for furniture in the Printing Office and
the purchase of supplies, which makes
you feel that there is great irregularity
therein. You also inform me that you
believe that the present Audit system
OF the Printing Bureau serves to shield
these irregularities and that the per-
sons in charge Of this Audit system
exert an undue and improper influence,
not only in the purchase OF supplies for
the Government Printing office, but in
the management Of the office itself.
You also say that your subcommittee
feels that IL cannot make q satisfactory
investigation Of the office while Mr.
Stllings and the persons in charge of
the Audit system are in the Cffiee, and
request thatI suspend Mr.. Stillings pend
ing investigation, and also suspend the
execution OF the contract made under
the Audit System.
Il have accordingly temporarily sus-
pended Mr.. Stiiungs, and shall put Mr..
ROssiter IA his place, directing him TO
cooperate IN every way with your com
mittee, and, Furthermore, TO make an
exhaustive report 10 me on conditions
in the office. Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Hon. Charles 3. Lands. Chairman
committee on Printing, House OF Rep
The letter notifying Mr. Rosslter Of
his appointment is as follows:
SIT:
The inclOsed copy or letter to Con-
gresham Lands explains itself. IN ac-
cOrdance Herewith you will assume i'm
mediate charge OF the Government
Printing Office Please place yourself
IN communication with Congressman
lands. and afford him every facility
for obtaining the information his COM
mittee desires in their investigation.
You will also report TO me IN full, as
soon IS practicable, the condition Of
affairs in the office as you found them.
Very truly,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Mr.. William s. Rosslter,
Census Bureau
Curt Note to Stillings.
1t was On even more brief note that
made Mr.. Stillings aware Of his sus-
pension. II read:
Sir: The enclosed copy Of letters 10
Congressman lands and Mr.. ROssiter
explain themselves In accordance
herewith, pending the investigation l
hereby temporarily suspend you from
the duties Of your Office. and have ap-
pointed William :. Rossiter temporarily
TO fulhH the duties thereof.
Very truly yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Hon. Charles A. Stillings,
Public Printer
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
Mrs. Sarah Ball Dead.

Mrs. Sarah A. Ball, one Of the old
est residents of Lexington, died sd
denly Monday morning at 4:SO o'ciock
at her HON on Main street of acrte
indigestion, complicated with heart
failure. According to her daughser,
Miss Mary Ball, she seemed be
feeling unusually we'll Suu5a, and
was in very cheerful mcSd when
they retired Sunday night. Mrs. Ball
called to her daughter about. Shree
o'clock Monday morning ant told
her that she was suffering acute pain.
A physician was summoned ir4med-
lately, but Mrs. Ball lived but a
hour and half after she was
stricken.
Mrs. Sarah A. Ball was born April
IA, 1929, and would have reached Der
SOth milestone had she lived until
next April. Her birthplace is located
in Kentucky and Mrs Ball spent the
early years Of her life in that state
She was a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph McGrew, her maiden name
being Miss Sarah McGrew. The
McGrew family came to Missouri in
the early SOS and located IN Lexlng-
ton. Here she was united in mar
riage to Samuel Ball Sept. "a, 1851,
her husband dying in 1869. Mrs. Ball
is survived by one half brother, A. B.
Robinson of Sedan, Kansas, and two
daughters-Mrs. Charles Brubaker of
Salt Lake City, Utah, and Miss Mary
Ball of this city, with whom she
lived.
Mrs. Ball lived quiet, unostentat-
.ous life and consequently had only a
limited circle of acquaintances. But
all who knew her testify that she vas
a most lovable character and tGle
type Of the unselAsh Christian. She
was kind and gentle and dear to- AL
who knew her. A lifelong me; .Iber
Of the Baptist church, she was ever
ready to perform the duties asi5ened
by the Master Hers was beautiful
life and her loss will be keenly felt,
I The funeral was held Tuesduy af-
ternoon at O'Clock. Intermsn9 was
in Machpelah.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
Laurence G. Peak Lost in
Suit Against E. M.
Taubman.
MOVED FOR NEW TRIAL
Divorce Mill Turns Out Decrees.- Court
Win Meet Again January 4 TO
Finish Docket.

Saturday morning after being out
afty minutes the jury in the Peak
Taubman suit returned a verdict for
the defendant on both counts. The
speaking was finished at $50 Fri
day afternoon after addresses to the
Jury by Horace Blackwell and Jas.
Reed for the plaintiff and Alex
Graves and L. c. Boyle for the de-
fendant. The case was given to the
jury Friday night, but adjournment
was made until Saturday morning
without any attempt to reach YER
dict. Saturday morning at 8 o'clock
the jury retired to the jury room and
at 9:50 brought in the verdict.
This case was different from the
two former ones in which Laurence G.
Peak was involved, in that his inno-
cence was not questioned and his
reputation was not at stake. The
suit was for 100000 on the GROUND Of
4 SANDER and the plaintiff undertook to
show that E. n, Taubman had made
sianderous statements concerning
him to Robert Wilson and George M.
Vaughan.
Considerable interest Of course was
manifested in the case, but nothing
ike that at the two former ones.
There was no difficulty atall in Sc
curing a seat during thespeaking.
The jury consisted o. sne following;
Elmer nuebcrt, Geo. 'Milief, Amos
Groom, Henry Liese, Joe Legg, J. a..
gueck, WIN. Barnes, Henry Book,
Wood Brown, Fl. H. Horstman, Er-
nest Williamson, D. B. Fizer. The
attorneys for the plaintiff were VIM.
Aull, Horace Blackwell and Jas. A.
Reed; for the defendant Alex Graves,
Chas. Lyons, VIM. h. Chiles and
L. G. Boyle.
The divorce proceedings took up
most of the circuit courts time Sat
urday. DEGREES we're granted IN the
cases Of Addie Craddock VS.. Lee
Graddock, Lille Mills VS.. Fred Mills,
Allen Snyder rs. Edward 7. Snyder,
Mary Scott vs. L. C. Scott, VIM. Har.
in VS.. Ada Hardin, Henry Cant vs..
osa Cant, Chas. ]. Burton VS.
orgia Burton, Caroline 'roeteman
Frederic A. Toetemon, Della
don rs. Waller Hayden and John
aurders vs.. Anna B. Saunders.
urence c. Peak filed a motion
new trial in his case against
Ia NJ. Taubman.
the matter of Isabelle V. Peak
al VS.. Frances NJ. Rushet al sale
reported and John b Burden al
red attorneys fee Of $25OOO.
be court adjourned until January
boo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
Gospel Army Post

Maj. and Ms. bradley, Capt DAVIS
and Miss Mable Bradley, l3 year
old Evangelist singer, of the Gospel
army are holding nightly streetmeet-
ings in Lexington and intend to es-
tablish regular post here.
~ can not see Why" said Maj.
Bradley, Lexington shouldnot main
tain such a post. There is necessarily
large number in this city who are
out of the reach of churches. five
can get the help that we expect we
shall remain here permanently"
Efforts are being made for securing
a hall and furnishing it. Anyone
willing TO help with furniture Of any
kind or money is requested 10 com
municate with Maj. Bradley care
general delivery. What is received
win be used in Lexington alone.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
Blue Lodge Elects Officers,

Lexington Lodge No. l49 A. F. and
A. M. held its annua, election of of
ficers Monday Those chosen were:
Fl. G. Gelzer w. NJ, NJ. G McFad-
Idin S. W., w. J. Bandon J. W. r..
Sinauer Secy, L. Q. Yates Tr., The
following we're appointed by Mr.
Gelzer: G. G. Marquis S. D., F. Lee
Wallace ]. D., J. o. Coffin s. s., w.
T. wernwag j. s., Geo. Hutchison
Tiler.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
StockhoIders Meetinr.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of Traders Bank of Lexing-
ton, Mo-, for the election of directors
for the ensuing year and the trans
action of such business as may come
before the meeting, win be held in
the banking room of Traders Bank
in Lexington, Mo-, on Monday, Jam
uary the fourth, 1909, between the
hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon
and two O'Clock ia the afternoon
w. G. McCAUsLAND, President.
] @. CRENsHAw, Secretary.
12.19t3
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. G. G, Dyer went to
Higginsyille Wednesday evening for
a brief stay.
Get your christmas candies, oranges
bananas, nuts, holly, mistletoe, and
christmas trees at Jos. I, Long.
Miss Elizabeth russey, who has been
visiting relatives near this city, re-
turned to her home in Marshall
Thursday morning,
George Weis arriyedfrom Columbia
Thursday morning to spend the holi-
days with hcsaefolks.
Miss Mary Marquis arrived from
Corder Thursday morning to spend
severalweeks with her mother, Mrs
Mary Marquis.
Mraard Mrs. Howard Henry and
theit daughter, Virginia, left Thurs
day morning for a trip to Olathe,
kansas
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Ardidger went
to Louisiana Thursday morning 70
spend the holidays withNrs. Arding-
er's relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs William Graham and
their little daughter, Marcia, left
Thursday morning for short trip
to Mexico Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
wilmot's Store Robbed.

Some time Wednesday night, burg
lars entered the grocery STORE of John
Wllmot. The entrance was made by
breaking a window in the rear door.
That burglars were after money is
evident from the fact that they made
no attempt to take merchandise but
riflcd tn two cash registers of their
contents, amounting in all to about
$40. The burglars overlooked another
drawer which contained $50 more.
The officers have no clue.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
TruerNiehoIsOn.


One OF The prettiest weddings of
the year occurred at the home of Mr..
and LIrsE. f. Nicholson OH West
South street Wednesday afternoon
ellen their daughter, Miss Madge, was
trited IA marriage to Rev. Chester
Antrison Truck pf Sedalia, Missouri.
TIE wedding was simple Ia conrep-
.tion, but every detail was attended
To perfectly,
GTlie,housewas decorated with holly
AID christmas bells la accordance
with tie season and under the door
Ibetwesp the west parlor and tbe hall
was large bower under which the
bride ANA groom stood during the
IceremotE
l.YThere Rere 6ftg guests assembled
lathe payier when the time for the
wedding arrived. Before the cere-
many Miss MARY Lillian Atkeisou
sapg 20, Promise Me- and 81 Love
YoG Truly" Miss lrloriia sitter Of
Kansas City playeti Mendelssohn's
Wedding March as the bridal party
entered and Anpie Laptie daring the
cere mony, The service was per
formed by Rev. Harvs, L, Truex,
pastor Of the Baptist church Of Mex
ice, Missouri, brother of tie groom,
assisted by Rev, r, I Maasfelaa, pas
tor Of the Baptist chareh otthis city.
The bride looked Unusually beautl-
sui in handsome travelling sujt of
tan broadcloth wish hat and gloves
to mafch. The grooHI wore consen-
uonal black. Theregwere no attsn-
dants. Ml
The bride islthe Youngest daughter.
of Nh and Mrs r. + Nicholson aa6,
has grown to womaihoo6 in this city.
Personally talented and attractive
/ yet thoroughly unselfi4h, sHe is with
out DOUBT one Of the most estimahle
young yemen of whom Lexington can
boast. She has always beensaa as-
ltiye workerin every department. of
the Baptist church and is .heye-
tore Ideally suited for the life @ht4h
She is just entering. M N
! The groom islone Of ,helpreminisat
4 Baptist ministers Of the &ate. Tsg
was formerly pastor Of the cNuscli at
4 Clinton, but he is now assistatls %sdi-
tor of the Central Baptist an6 has
charge of its Sedalia office Ht@As
b eld in high esteen, by all who kIaow
him and is worthy Of his excellent
bride, NJ "
Light refreshnenrs were served,
ana, after receiving congratulations
and best wishes from the guests, Mr..
and Mrs. Truck left or the 7;l5 for
their home in Sedalia.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26
Furniture at a Bargain.

l bed room suit, | set oak dining
room chairs, wardrobe, walnut
center table, lMoquette Brussels CAR
pet practically new, 2rockiug chairs,
lJewel range nearly new. Other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
All the above is as good as new and
will be sold cheap. Call phone Gil or
see Jno. p. Gordon. l2-l2t6
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-26

Guy Morrison and Edwin Roberts
arrived from Columbia Wednesday
to spend thG holidays
Glover Branch arrived from Jeiter-
son City Tuesday evening for a
brief stay here on business.
Oscar Andreen was in Kansas City
Tuesday
y. t. Bogie went TO Higginsville
Tuesday morning on business.
F. r. Davis went to Kansas City
Tuesday morning to spend the day
Mrs. J. w Bacon left Tuesday for
an extended trip to st. Lofts.
MIRA 4. W. Wright went to Kansas
City Tuesday for d few days visit.