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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-08
WORK DEMANDED
BY STARVING MEN,
REFUSED BY CITY
Three Hundred Unem-
ployed Laborers Block
Way to City Hall.

CHICAGO, April S.-Three hundred
men facing starvation went to the city
han this morning and demanded work.
1t was refused and they are marshaled
on the sidewalk, refusing 20 move away
Serious trouble is feared If the police
charge them.
The police sergeant IN charge told r.
X ROmandl, the leader of the men, that
they would be locked up unless they
moved on ROmani refused
You can beat US or shoot US, or kin
US. We starve here" he said.
Ronald told the police that 200 more
unemployed were now forming all over
town and would march on the city han
at once.
The police have surrounded the men.
who continue defiant.
Bread and meat for the hungry wives
and children Of hundreds Of idle work
men OF Hammond and Indiana Harbor.
IND, is today being distributed by R
r. Sehaat, township trustee. Starving
men, who gave up their own small DOr-
IlonS 70 their families, are at last be
ing taken care Of and il is expected 10
nave the distribution of the food system
atlcalIy provided before the dav is over
Immediate action waI decided on late
yesterday when more than 800 men and
boys stormed the office OF Trustee
Schdat demanding food. SChaaf called
a guard 10 prevent panic at the office
and with the aid Of a committee Of
sixty citizens Issued provisions from the
cOmmissary.
Statistics compiled " the trustee
SHOWS that nearly one-third Of the en-
tire township is out Of employment.
The Standard Steel Car Works shut
down last Wednesday at Hammond,
leaving 1000 idle; 1900 were thrown ont
by the Simplex Railway Appliance Com
pany closing down a few weeks ago.
the Inland Steel Company released 2-OO6
a week ago; the Republic Iron and
steel Company at East Chicago LET ou+
500 men,
The situation IS considered as the
most desperate ever faced in northern
Indiana
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10 see that the appropriation for the
District Of Columbia Is cut down as
much es possible. We pay a part OF
tx appropriatic1-that is. the people
outside Of the District-fOr the District
pays only One-half, and IL is our duty.
q seems 10 me. 10 see that any eX-
tra-asant price that is paid should be
reduced
Mr Adair-Is this gas furnished by a
local company
Mr. Wilson Of Illinois-Ycs.
M Adair-SuppOse We reduce the au-
preparation 20 Is cents per thCusa nd
Leet and this company would refuse 10
IurnlSh the gas AT that price. what
would the schools dO2
Mr- Wilson OF Illinois, would like 90
rave the company refuse 20 furnish gas
70 Jhe schools Of this city OF any OF her
city IN this country on that account
Air. Adair-DOes the gentleman under
stand by reducing This Appropriation and
llNlHg lhlS amount at - cents a thousand
Ieet that II would compel the gss com
Pany 70 furnish gas at that price?
MI wilson OF Illinois, am frank 10
say I believe without doubt thai tba
gas companies OF this city would furnish
the schools OF this city at T5 cents a
thousaEd feet = this Congress adopted
me aInencment which 1 have introduced
at rhis time.
Mr.. Adair-I am heartily in favor OF
the amendment, and I think the com
pany ought TO furnish II at - cents
Z.
adopt an amendment that Will embar-
rass the schools n the event they can
not get the gas
Mr. Wilson OF Il,inois-I DO not be-
lleve that schools viii be embarrassed
nearly so much as the gas company
mieh be embarrassed Applause
Mr. Mann-The gentleman under
stands II would not close day schools.
=, Mr.. Adeir-Only might interfere with
the night schools
Dividends sos Per Cent.
Mr.. Wilson or TIinoIs-I have an in
terestinC report that has been fled in
Congress to show something about the
profits Of this gas company which might
be Of interest 10 some members OF this
House and as II Is only a few lines I
viii read what have here VIII MT
take the time TO read It. but from some
calculations which I have made I have
found the dividends which the gas CON
penies here in Washington paid IN thir-
teen years We're 305 per cent. In oas
wear they paid $ per cent, IN another
year they paid 90 per cent IN another Is
per cent. IN another year 10 per cent.
and that was tEs lowest paid in any
one year.
Mr. Scott-That IS on the capitaliza-
tione
4
Mr. ScOtt-DOes the gentleman know
what proportion the Capitalization,
bears 70 the prorerty2
Mr.. Wilson CT Ilhnois-I do. 7 under
stand from the investigation which
have made that, It Is overcapitalized
now. The company originally was cs0-
italized for $4,000. S42.5Oo Of which vas
paid in. and then II was increas sed until
# is at its present capitalization of
81. $4,000
Mr. Murphy-Is il not a fact that they
are. now asking 10 have a large IN
crease in the capital stock legaIizedp
Mr.. Wilson OF IHinCis-They are. and
tbev have had bills before ConrrAeS
for many sessions just for that purpose
for the purpose OF legalizing an increase
OF the cap;tal stock Of that comnsnv
Mr.. Gaines Of West observation-disclosures
Tie gentleman's investigation enable
him TO state to the committee what the
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MRS. M'CRACKEN FREE;
LEAVES CITY WITH SON

william. both of whom were sentenced
20 serve three months Imprisonment as
result OF defrauding merchants and
hotel prOprietOrs, left Washington to-
day, arrayed in expensive articles OF
wearing apparel The son was released
from the workhOUse yesterday.
At s o'clock this morning he went TO
the United States jail and met his
mother when she was released. and the
two disappeared shortly afterward. and
Il IS believed they have left the city.
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IN THE HOUSE.

The House debated and adopted a new
rule brought in by the Committee on
Rules to check the Democratic fill
buster.
The District Committee heard an argu-
ment from Prof. Edward w BemiS.
Of Cleveland, Ohio, for cheaper gas in
the District
E Southard Parker, president of the
Clearing House association of the Dis
triCt, spoke against the Aldrich cur
rency bill before the Committee or
Banking and Currency.
The Committee on Post Offices and
Post Roads voted down the bill for
mail subsidies FOR points in South
America and the Orient.
Speaker Cannon's resolutions regarding
The Paper trust were reported by the
Committee on judiciary.
The Committee on Naval Affairs re-
ported the naval appropriation bin.
The Lilley Investigation was resumed
this afternoon.
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What Congress Did
IN THE SENATE.

No session Of the Senate was held to-
day, there being little business on the
calendar, and The number Of important
matters pending before committees
required consideration.
At a meeting OF the Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds an un-
favorable report was ordered on the
Martin bill for commission TO select
sites for buildings for The Depart
ments of Justice, state, ari Commerce
and Labor.
Secretary Root appeared before the
Committee on Foreign Relations with
reference to The Hague treaties The
Venezuelan question was not dis
cuSsed-
Secretary Garfield and Indian Commits
sioner LtlIpp appeared before the In
dian Affairs Committee to Tefute the
charges that have been made by Miss
GRAY.
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Easter at Cape May.

New million collar hotel cpen Apr1 IL
All-raiI route via Pennsylvania Delaware
River Bridge Route Leave Washington
Adv.
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Special Easter Tour to Cape May.

Finest hotel on the coast open April II.
$3.50 from Washington vis Pennsylvania
Railroad; covers round trip transporta-
ton and one and Chree- quarter days
board at new hotel Tour april IS.-Adv.
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FILIBUSTERERS HIT
SOLAR PLEXUS jAB
AND ACCEPT COUNT
Strangle Hold of Repub-
liCanS Too Much for
Democrats.
John Sharp Williams
Joins in Battle and
Scores Opponents.

Conditions in the House Of Repre-
sentatives were highly volcanic today
Birthstone and big hunks Of hre were
tossed around IN great profusion. and
the language at times was almost too
hot for the official reporter 10 handle.
Finally. however, the Republicans got
a strangle hold on the Democrats, and
struck them in the solar plexus with a
new rule that is expected TO end the
Democratic fIibuster until next Monday
afternoon at least. When the rule had
been read, the Democrats gasped for
breath, and they proceeded TO get mad
and do volcanic stunts.
The rule provided for the entire pro
cedure or the House from today until
Monday afternoon. It stipulated that ad-
journmeat should be had without any
roll call and stated on what days certain
pending bills should be considered with
out roll calls. II further provided that
the House should convene every morn
ing at 11:30 o'clock and fix the hour Of
adjournment for each day.
Hot Shots From Williams.
John Sharp Williams. the minority
leader, got TO his feet and started the
game on handing out hot stuff He be-
came quite personal in his remarks and
for one ching said:
The cartoonists ind difficulty in max
ing pictures uglier than the photograph
OF the Spea ker."
He referred TO Mr. Payne OF New
York as Sir Bombasity," and replying
10 published statement that he had
gotten mad with Mr. Dalzeu OF Penn
sylvania, he said.
- have never gotten mad with Sir
Bomoasi =, AID / would certainly not
get mad Tirn Sir Bomb sirv's page
Mr. TS -An1ond OF Missouri the other
Democratic member or the Committee
on Rules, also did a little sleight OF
hand with fire balls. He declared that
the Republican party. by bringing Ia
special rules and making the Constf-
tuition so much waste paper" had de-
monstrated that IL could pass any bill
Il desired.
He said that the country would re-
member this and hold the Republican
party 70 account FOR f.
Republican Wakes Warm.
Mr. Sherman of New York. a Repub-
hcan Of the Committee on Rules. then
poured little hot lava across the aisle.
lie said the concern Of Mr.. De Almond
about the Constitution was refreshing
20 say the least He could remember.
he said, whea the Democratic party, had
not held the Constitution in such great
respect. As for responsibility for legis-
lation the Republican party was willing
TO accept full responsibility for every
thing that was done or not done in the
House.
Mr.. DalzeII said he did not care 10
enter into any dispute with the gentle
man from Mississippi. Mr. Williams, as
to his -tanding I'm the Republican party
or anywhere else.
Il had rather serve in the House Of
the Lord he began, but jeerS from the
Democratic side drowned the remainder
OF his sentence
When the roll was called the special
rule was adopted.
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Would Spend sa1,ooo.ooo
Easter Tour to New Cape May

Via Pennsylvania Railroad April Is. $3.50 !
from Washington covers round trip /
and one and three-Quarter ]
da VS. board At new Million Dollar Hotel, Z
Cape M5yi-Adv. {
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SUBSTITUTE BILL
TO ACQUIRE LAND
OFFERED CONGRESS
Commission Is Urged to Ne
gotiate for Avenue
Property.

As a substitute for the bill introduced
by Senator Hepburn, providing Tor the
purchase Of land south of Pennsylvania.
avenue for sites for public buildings,
the Commissioners today forwarded TO
Congress a bill prepared by the Engi-
neer Department of the District
The bill was based on suggestions sub
mitted TO Engineer Commissioner Nor
row by W. 2. Richards. Surveyor Of
the District. who, in conjunction with
the Assessors Ofice, made the valua-
JiOns OF the property which were re-
Gently forwarded TO the Senate.
The bill introduced by Senator Hey
burr provided an appropriation of SlO.-
100000 for the purchase Of this land
by the United States, the purchase
to lie made by the Secretary of the
Treasury under the direction Of the
President, at such prices as might be
agreed upon between the Secretary Of
the Treasury and the owners; and in
the event Of failure to agree, the
Attorney General was directed to in
stitute condemnation proceedings to ac-
Quire the land.
Asks for Commission.
The substitute bill provides for the
United States Of a commission Of three
persons to enter into negotiations with
the owners Of the property for the pur-
pose Of purchasing the land at a price
satisfactory to this commission, pro-
vided that the price agreed upon be-
tween the commission and the owners
shall be approved by the President of
the United States, and in case no price
can be agreed upon. it is provided that
the commission shall recommend to the
President that condemnation proceed
ings be instituted to acquire the land
under the provisions Of chapter Is of
the Code Of Laws for the District of
Columbia, which provides for acquiring
land for public use by the United
States or District of Columbia. The
compensated for their services at the
rate Of 80 per day when actually en-
plCyed.
Would Spend s2I, 100000.
The bill provides for the authorize
tiOn of an expenditure Of 81, 900 for
the purpose Of acquiring this land. that
being in round numbers. the price which
the Commissioners believe that the land
can be obtained for. But the bill fur
ther provides that during the fiscal year
ending June So 1909. but 5000, 900 shall
he apprCpriated for the purpose the
Of 100000 a year until a sufficient sum
shall have been appropriated 10 acquire
all Of the land
A commission, similar TO that suggest
ed in the bill. purchased the land for
Rock Creek Park. and a similar COM
mission now is adjusting claims for
damages by reason Of the elimination Of
grade crossings in the city.
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New Cape May-New Million Dollar
Hotel AIl-rail route via Pennsylvania
Railroad on and after April IL Train
leaves Washington 1880 D. m. Arrives
Cape May 6,02 p m.-Adv-
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TEMPERATURE.
SUN TABLE.
TIDE TABLE.

Low water today y---..-..--.--..- S.33 D. m
Hiyh water toraorrow,2:15 a m. ,2:3S D. N
Low water tomorrow. .S:56 a. m..S:S0 p. m
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-02-18
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fiiis ~ ..iii he . Gas one iOt
taaatereoers. aa three good attrac-
tons are billed for the week at thr
Grand. Tonight Donneuys and Hat
fields ninsuels viii be greeted bg a
crowded house Thursday nieat The
Clansman VIII hold The boards and
saturday matinee aud night pretty
aad popular adelaide Thurston viii
appear in THE Girl From out
YonderT vaich is one Of the seasons
succcsses. Many tbeater PARTIES are
being arranged for these splendid at
fractions. aud as thee wil be- vey
fw more before Lent they win be
wen patronized
Announcement has been made Of
TIE engagement Of Miss ia Kohn Of
orangebtrs S. G.. and Mr $ H..
irown 81 New York a beautiful
progressive dinner party was given
81 Miss Kohns honor Friday evening
by the faculty Of 8reuan college, Of
which she is membee aud the en-
gagem mt was announced at the din
ner Miss Kohn Il the teacher o.
music at Brenau and Is most gifted
and charming Young girl She Is q
brilliant musicians aud extremely
popular with large circle Of friends.
Mr. lirou.n 4 lilo oldest sou of Nr
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

John E Dubberiey.
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rived last niehf 10 visit Nr- ana Airs.
T.. r conant
D Charles BfiesenecE OF Connect
icut IS the guest OF Nj and Mrs.
r +. Briesenick
Mrs. W f. Parker VIII entertain
The Acacia clb tomorrow afternoon
az her home Oh fIalilaS Square.
The cotillon 10 BE danced Thurs
day evening at the Oglethorpe VIII
be- pleasant event Of th4 week.
Miss Halle Nightin4ale and Miss
fhddie Mccaloueh vh entertain
Jointly this evening at the rome o.
the latter, complimentary to the
members of the A. You Like II club
and a numhcr Of their new friends
MIS-. f. D. Walter leaves todaE Tor
Savannah to accompany h@ father
Mr " F Penlmau who ha been
aer guest tor several eks Miss
Edna Peniman win remain III Bruins
wick for some time
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Mrs. H. r. Virgins has returned
TO Albany after q visit to Mrs Thorn
as O'Connor.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Neither the master. owners nor
consignces OF the italian bark Teie-
sa Castellano viii be responsible for
any debts contracted by the crew OF
said bark.
r. D. M. strachan G. Co,
Consiences
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The famous little pIiis.
ZAkZETT.

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Box 1857, Atiar's. Ga. once lo4 w.
Pryor Street.
Ieft OF your treatment four
pnntns ago. Have no desire lor au
opiate Your treatment is ar j"
c'aims i.ulslsa }. oahley,
MAY Sth. o. Snow Flake A1iz
Over four years ago you cured INC
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Macon, Mo
nave never drank ahiskey since
Marsh %, 1892, when began yo9r
treatment ] do Eot crave anv Whis
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Direct, Tex
Nave used both Tor the liquor and
opium habits and s. has been sue
cess prefer & 10 al other rem
euies. Z c. NormenL ~ D. Darling
ton, s c.
bought vour cure under q uOa'
lie plume in 1856: 4, cured me-
Z. A. Earnesr pittsburgh. Penn.
WRITE TO DR. WOOLLEY, Box
3s7 Atlanta. Ga.
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WooD Foa sale.


WE HAVE A FINE LOT OF
WOOD FOR SALE. SINGLE
LOADS 2s CENTS. DOUBLE
LOADS 30 CENTS.
HILTON e DODGE LUMBER COM
PANY ALTAMAHA Mills.
FOR THE FINEST NEW YORK
AND WESTERN IRISH POTATOES.
GALL ON NJ. w. FlNDLEY OR
RING TELEPHONE NO. g.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
TO the Voters OF GNnn County.
| beg to announce that will be-
a candidate for the office of Receiver
Of Tax Returns of Glyun county at
the coming primary 10 be called by
the Democratic Executive Commit
tee.
Respectfully,
John &. Dubberiey.
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Mrs. A. n Launey Of savannah az
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To the Voters of Cny9U ,ouan:
beg 10 announce ti7at ! shalt be 4
randidaLs al the neKr Democratic
Primary for the office N Receiver Of
Tax Returns Of said county. I will
appreciate the votes Of ny friends,
acauaiutanees and the public gener.
ally.
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Mrs. Ellen Dart is improving from
her Illness to the pleasure OF her
many friends
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
A Masculine Idea of Leap Year.

'If every year were leap year and
women could be brought to avail them
selves of the time honored privilege Of
proposing to the men Of their choice
Instead OF waiting for the men to pro-
pose to them. we should be far along
the road toward regeneratc society,""
Such is the statement made by DR..
Denslow Lewis. president Of the Med
lco.Lgal Society of America and chair
man Of the hysienic section of the
American Medical association. "Only
in the human race Is the right OF Sc
lection arbitrarily given to the male.
Taking the divorce records OF this
country for the last twelve months as
guide. we can hardly believe that he
has made brilliant success of 1t. Left
to herself aud with no hamperlng con-
ven1ions to interfere, the woman would
be the most discriminating chooser."
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HISTORY OF THE PANSY.
Its Rise From a Humble Flower of the
British Wayside.

Its Rise From a Humble Flower Of the
British Wayside.
OF all garden flowers none possesses
so much of the personal touch as the
pansy. Its quaint little face suggest
ed to our forefathcrs all sorts Of pet
names for it. There were, for in
stance. hearts ease, and none so pref
ty; johnny-jump-up and three faces
under hood, and that one which
Shakespeare has handed down to us.
"love in ideness," which fingers upon
the lips of Warwickshire folk to this
day.
1t is Il far cry, however. from the
modest little flower that took captive
the hearts of our ancestors to the
wonderful productions Of modern hor-
lists, and plant historians have never
yet settled to their satisfaction just
how the pansy originated. 1t was
known as a garden flower in England
fully three centuries ago. and the
probability is that it was developed
from a certain species OF tiolet with
tricolored petals. which is still to be
found growing wild along British
waysides and in other parts Of north
ern Europe.
This violet is quite variable, and
one OF its varieties. with rather incon-
spicuous flowers. has made its way to
our shores and is established in many
parts Of the country.
The old hcrbalist Gerarde. describ-
ing the "ransie. or hearts ease,' as
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easy to place in a tiny case. is COL
lapsible and' with a handle. This cup
Is so useful that it would be well for
every member of the party to number
one among his or her belongings.
For such letters. magazines and
books as the travellers require may be
purchased sort Of envelope case that
will easily contain any and all Of those
paper comforts that help to while
away a weary hour while the pune
tured tire is being mcnded or the gaso-
line is being bought in some neighbor-
ing township.
OF course, not the least important Of
the travelling aids is the little stove,
where one can make coffee, boil eggs
CT prepare such eatables as may be
needed. The little alcohol lamp gives
the maximum Of heat with 4 minimum
of fuel, and it includes rs many appi-
ances as possible for the cooking of Il
variety of foOdStuffS. 1t is doubtful If
it would he possible TO hroi bird or
to cook any game that may be found
by the hunters of the party, but neigh
boring trees and Il few matches will
provide 4 hre that will cook anything
from an OK TO !; rabbit.
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space possible. The travellers, or auto
tourists, of course need garments nee
essary for perhaps weeks trip, and
they must include for the women not
only the blouSes and necessary change
Of underwear and neckwear, but also
a semidressy gown that will do to don
in the evening at the hotel where the
party stays for the night. For such
a trip only one hat is necessary, and
one short skirt is practically indispen-
sable, and. although one need not take
a great array of drugs, those simple
remedies that any one might need ct
any time it is well TO have along.
Perhaps one of the bottles should con-
tain brandy, in case Of accidents or
cold, and the other three may be used
as the owner secs fit.
A new drinking cup, which is OF a
decent size and at the same time