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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19
ALAS FOR EASTER HATS!
THERE'S NO RAY OF HOPE

Tears, hot. scalding, salty tears,
trickied down the velvety cheeks OF many
a maiden fair and a matron comeIy
last night, when the weather man de-
eiined TO give even a ray OF hope for
the beautiful sunshine which Is es-
sential for Easter. and without which
beautiful bonnets cannot bloom IN all
their pristine glory
And to come az such moment, too,
that's the mean thing about this horrid
old rain. 1t benefits nobody now, not
even the niggardly husband, who had
to be coaxed 10 separate himself from
mat twenty for the creation which wife
wanted to balance INTO church this
morning. The milliner already has the
cash, or she has delivered the Merry
widow" and so she doesn't care
whether II rains or shines. only so far
as II affects the opportunity 20 wear
that dres N she has prepared for herself.
warmer, though says the weather
man, as though in palliatiOn SO long
as It's going 20 rain, Miiady doesn't
care whether it's warm or whether Il
freezes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19
Kaiser Can't Live on Salary;
Receives Per Annum

not arf~inch Of the city property" they
said.
Part OF the Kaiser's responsibilities
consist IN the maintenance Of the royal
theater at Berlin. Hanover and Cassel,
and he has also to foot the bills for
the royal concerts. lie proposed. when
the extension Of the royal home was
contemplated. TO cut down his expendi-
ture upon the theaters and concerts
Those connected with the threatened
subsidies were furious; TO not penny
Of reduction would they consent. o
the whole scheme was dropped.
A large portion of the Kaiser's IN
come goes in clothes. II Is said that he
possesses uniforms enough 70 dress the
marines OF a f1rst-class battleship-
He has the uniforms proper 10 the
800 and odd Prnssian regiments. horse,
foot. and artillery. besides the regiments
OF the lesser states, and those Of which
he holds honorary rank in foreign coun-
tries. Every appointment IS perfect. from
the shoulder-knots. which cost more
than the uniform itself. 10 jewelled ac-
coutrements fit for an Oriental auto
crat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19

Dies Of Pneumonia, After
Being Thrown From
Carriage.

The funeral OF Washington T. Major.
who died at the Casualty Hospital yes
terday, as the result Of an attack Of
pneun onia. following an accident last
Tuesday, IN which he was thrown from
his carriage. will be held from his home
next Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. DR..
-nyder, Of the Church OF the Incarna-
ton, viii conduct the services. The pail
bearers probably viii be selected from
among Mr.. Majors business associates.
The interment will be at Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Mr.. Nailor died after his recovery had
been looked forward 10 as almost as
sured. Last Tuesday. while turning the
corner at Tennessee avenue and L
street, in a light carriage. his horse
became frightened and swerved sud
denly. throwing him from his carriage
20 the street.
He was severely shaken up, and was
Immediately removed 10 the hospital.
where his injuries were declared 10 be
nothing serious. Soon afterward. how
ever, he contracted an attack OF pleuro-
pneumonia. from which he died.
He was one OF the prominent citi-
zens Of this city. With his brother. Al
-ison Nailor, who died recently. he was
for many years engaged in the livery
stable business. Mr. Nailor was sixty
four years old. He was born IN Wash
ington and lived here practically all OF
his life In 1871 he married Miss Betty
France, OF this city.
Several years ago he retired from bus
iness, and since then had been living in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19

Despite the fact that II rained all az
ternoon yesterday, hundreds Of delivery
wagons. boys. bicycles. and automobiles
carried Easter bOnnsts 10 many homes.
The streets in the vicinity OF florists
shops yesterday were converted into
fragrant gardens OF variegated flowers.
and the shops themselves were a riot OF
color. It seemed as though never before
were there so many plants. and blossoms
in Washington. The blossoms OF the
rhododendron, the azalea, and the
hydrangea. massed IN warning banks Of
color. We'd with the hundreds Of Easter
lilies Tor the honors. while the modest
violet nestled closely.
In the churches today the organs Will
peal forth glad tidings. and the voices
OF thousands viii be lifted up in Joyous
song The hat and the dress then viii
be forgotten. for awhile at least. and
the spirit OF the day viii drown the
sorrow caused BY the showers and the
cold thoughts OF the millinery master
piece which is az home IN It's unopened
box
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19
KAISER REAL MAD
At OWN BLUNDER
Holds Himself Responsible
for Hill-ToWer Con-
troVerSy.

LONDON. April Is.-The Kaiser hasn't
got over the hun yet into which tbs
TOWer-Hil controversy threw him.
They say he has talked about Il until
his little court at Corfu is sick 70
death OF the whole Subject The fact
IS, his conscience troubles him he
suspects thar he started the whole
trouble BY TOO much casual converse
ton
Now he's afraid he's in bad wiz.
every one He really liked Ambassa-
dor Tower very much. and he certainly
furnished the latter with material for
placing himself in an exceedingly en-
barrassing position
He can't feel but that Dr. David
Jayne Hills feelings must have been
hurt There was never a kinder-hearted
monarch than Wilhelm. and 81 hurts
him 70 think that he hurt Dr. Hill
Again. his subsequent remarks have
mace IL plain that he fears he has
placed himself before the American
people IN the light OF a snob. Wilhelm
hates snObs-
German Ofcialdom IS well enough
satisfied that Ambassador Tower hon
estly misunderstood something the
Kaiser said IL doesn't seem 20 have
been his observation 20 Vice Consul
Caldwell that he was very angry
with President Roosevelt for accept
ing Towers resignation, that caused
the trouble
TIE gossips have Il that when be
learned OF Dr. HIS comparative pow
erty. his majesty said TWO or three
times in as many different places. some
thing Ike the GermEl equivalent for
s'shucks. that's the end OF the swell
blowouts Towers been giving US just
Ike that
When the trouble broke, nobody dared
10 remind the ruler OF these fndiscrs-
tons II wasn't necessary. either The
Kaiser remembered and has been re-
GREETING 81 ever since
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19
LABOR MEN MEET
TO DISCUSS PLANS
Recent Decisions Of Su-
preme Court VIII Get
Sitting.

Preparations have been made for the
monster mass meeting of the American
Federation of Labor at the Columbia
Theater today TO protest against the
recent decisions OF the Supreme Court
which, it is claimed. has stripped the
unions Of practically all of their power.
An immense crowd is expected at the
meeting and representatives. Of all OF
the numerous branches Of labor will at
tend. The meeting was called at the
suggestion Of President Gompers.
Senator Dick will make an address in
keeping with the occasion. Frank Nor
rlson, secretary OF the American Fed
Grafton, viii preside. and will also de-
liver an address. He viii be introduced
by John Lerch. president of the Cen
trail Labor Union. Representatives T.
d. Nichols Of Pennsylvania and w. J.
Cary. Of Milwaukee, Wis, also will
speak.
Music for the occasion will be fur
nished by the Caldwell Orchestra, and
Mrs. Inez S. Connell will render several
vocal solos. Mrs. 1ynl Davis will play
a cornet solo.
Among those who have been invited
and are expected Il attend are Sena-
tor Foraker. Representative John SHARP
Williams, and possibly Senator La Fol-
lette.
The committee on arrangements con-
sists Of John Purcell. J. +. Mccarthy.
\. c Sprague, Emmett l.. Adams. and
S6m De Nedrey. secretary Of the Cen
trail Labor Union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19
COLLEGE WILL NOT MOVE
FOR THREE YEARS AT LEAST

Rock Hill College will not BE- removed
from Enicott City TO AIamondale at
least for three years, II then, according
to Brother Abraham, pr ssident OF the
college.
The Christian Brother TO which sect
the college belongs. has purchased 800
acres OF land st AmmOhJ ale. FIVE miles
south OF laurel The purchase Of the
land was admitted yesterday by Brother
Abraham, but ne said there was no tn-
mediate intention TO use It. He denied
also that plans for new buildings bad
been made or approved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19
THE DAY IN CONGRESS;
EUL0GIES DELIVERED

Eulogies in honor OF Senators Morgan
and Pettus OF Alsbama were delivered.
The Senate Committee on Appropria-
ions increased the District apprOpria-
ton bill nearly 10000 and reported Il.
The Wilson amendment 10 the District
appropriation bill whereby the price of
gas Tor public purposes in the District
y aS reduced 20 q cents was stricken
rom the District appropriation bin
stilTough tne vote in subcommittee OF
senators Gallnger and Elkins.
senator Lodge introduced an amend
IDcAl 70 the naval bill 70 allow the
navy yard employees thirty daz-s, an
nual leave Of absence
Tor purchase OF the Lind betv,ae- -
CElon station plaza and the CaDiTol
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19

retirement at his home I114 o street
northwest.
By a curious coincidence, his brother,
Allison. who died about a month ago.
succumbed 10 the same disease-pleUrc-
pneumonia Dir. Nailor was reputed a
wealthy man. and, although nothing
concerning his financial condition has
been ascertained as yet. Il is believed
that he left considerable property.
In addition 10 his widow Mr.. Majors
only near relatives are his two sisters,
Mrs Rachel Trimble. Of Washington.
and Mrs. Marian Clarte, OF Denver. Col.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19
ASKS ELECTION APPROPRIATION

Secretary COrtelyou sent 10 Congress
yesterday a request for an appropriation
for $4,000 to pay the expenses next fail
OF the messengers employed 10 bring 20
Washington reports OF the electoral
votes in the Presidential election
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19

BERLIN. April ls.-The Kaiser wants
raise OF salary to meet the increased
cost Of living and his growing expenses.
On his present income OF $3.S52,T70 as
German Emperor and $4,000 as King OF
Prussia, a total OF $4,5O2.77e. his majesty
finds IL difficult 70 make both ends meet.
and it Is proposed TO introduce q bill in
the Prussian Diet. providing for an in
crease in the royal civil list.
The last Increase, amounting to $4,000.
was. granted nearly twenty years Ego;
but since then the Kaiser has bro usht
up a large family, while the cost Of Lv-
ing has gone higher and higher. For
this reason the salaries Of cabinet mia-
listers have recently been raised
Any increase IN the Kaiser's salary IS
strenuously opposed by the Radical
party. which declares that while money
cannot be found for purposes beneficial
TO the people, tie Government propose
TO vote more money fc- the Kaiser. who
is the largest landowner in Prussia. and
whose private income is incalculable.
The proposal TO increase the royal emol-
uments, they contend, IS Incompatible
with the interests Of the people.
1t IS interesting 70 compare the
Kaiser's salary with those of the other
European mOnarchs.
The Kaiser gets. 81. 502. 40
The car. IS .OOO. 900
The Austrian Emperor. ....--... 81, 700. 90
King Of Italy ...................... SO ,200, 900
King Edward. s., 1856, 900
These figures only represent the
amounts allowed out of the national
revenues. and are exclusive OF the in
comes derived from property and invest
ments.
The indisposition OF the nation to
augment his imperial maiesty's civil list
was demonstrated a few ~ears ago,
when he proposed TO spend 100000 on
extending and altering his palace at
Berlin.
Not penny for these constructions,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-19

Women's SI.OO Waists
At less than cost of material. You had
better buy a few OF these white Lawn
Waists, trimmed with tuckS and embroid-
err. They button in the back Just a lot
We bought at a bargain and offer them
to you at bargain prices. Regular Sf.OO
quality, but as special for this week,
$50
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18

left hand has been discussed by sew
eral doctors and constructors, the
above reasons being cited for it's use
in place of the right hand. At least
two French motor car factories are
starting to train all their mechanics
to use this hand In starting. With
low tension ignition it is essential that
the motor be turned over quickly in
starting, and this can b. more readily
accomplished If the left hand is used.
The use of the left hand is most de-
sirable because of the fact that it
renders the driver imm une from in
jurtes due to back-flre.
Points of extreme Importance are
often neglected by the novice who
cares for his own machine. but. in
many cases there are minor points
about the motor car which are neg
lected by the most expert, especially
as relates to fabrication. One of these
points is the spring links and bolts,
particularly at the free end of the
spring. When the car is in motion
there is considerable wear upon the
top and bottom halves of the link
bolts, and sometimes these may wear
down to less than half their original
diameter In the course of a seasons
use. Considerable may be done to
remedy this condition, especially If
the bolts are regularly oiled around
the links and the eye at both ends
of the spring.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
MOTORCYCLE CLUB HOLDS
REGULAR BI-WEEKLY RUN
Paul Derkum Makes Record-Breakine
Trip and Indian Machines Climb
Worst of Hills In Fine
Form

The Los Angeles Motorcycle club held
It's regular bi-weekly run last Sunday,
going to San Fernando for lunch and
then holding a hill climbing contest
on the Newhall grade.
Paul Derkum made a flying trip from
West Twenty eighth street, where he
lives, to the summit of the pass on a
Thor In IS minutes. That is faster than
the time made by the motor cars in
the race to Badly, and fifteen minutes
faster than train schedule, with much
longer run.
Several Indian motorcycles made the
run up the worst hill in America. p"
among them being two single cylinder
machines Quite a number of doubles
climbed the grade with ease.
The club has the reputation of hold
ing the best motorcycle runs, with the
largest attendance of any similar club
in the world. There were over hun
bred at San Fernando Sunday and sew
enty of them came back and had sup
per at the club house.
The club is planning to build tent
gymnasium in the rear of the club house.
It will be a welcome addition to the
other attractions.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
WILL MAKE NO BERLlET
CAR IN THIS COUNTRY

Because of the prestige of the COM
pany and the position occupied by Its
cars and cabs some interest is being
taken In the announcement by the
American Locomotive company of its
new policy and prices for 1909 With
regard to the matter Manager James
Joyce made the following statement:
Hereafter there will be no Berliet
cars made here, though the American
Locomotive car from the same factory
at Providence will be practically the
same car in design and material. The
name will be different, but otherwise
it will be unchanged except by inn
provement in details. 1t was not in the
nature of things that the contract with
the French manufacturer should be
renewed after the three years had ex-
pired. The American Locomotive
company made that contract in order
TO purchase experience. They have 1t
now with perfect organization. The
terms of the contract-and this is
important-permit the American Lo-
connective company to perpetuate in its
models any feature of the French de-
sign used during the life of the con-
tract. On the other hand the contract
required so close duplication OF the
French model that certain very de-
sirable changes. making 1t more suited
to this country, were prohibited. 1t
will now be possible to make these
adaptations, while retaining all the
essential design and character and
strictly maintaining the distinctive
quality. Relieved from the payment
Of ROYALTY and free to market its prod
net under it's own name and on It's
own terms the greatest reduction pos
sible has been made In the prices
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
AMERICAN MOTOR NEWS

Registration OF motor cars in Rhode
Island has reached the 1850 mark.
Motorcycle police In plain clothes have
been gathering In speed violators on down
town streets of Philadelphia.
The Automobile club at Albany. N. Y.
Is trying to make its members observe the
speed laws and force others to do the same.
with one exception every in the
Neutrality-suspicious. endurance run of the Bay
state Automobile association at Boston was
water cooled
There are more automobiles used for
business purposes in Syracuse N. Y. in pro-
portion to its size. it is said. than In any
city.
The contract for automobile number
plates for next year in Massachusetts, calls
for $500. being white numbers on blue
ground
county, Virginia, is working with the mo-
florists in behalf of better roads in that
section.
New Eng1ands topnotcher in mileage for
this year is probably William R. Noone of
Boston, who has made over 10000 miles SO
far this year.
The automobile club at Columbia, S. c..
Is trying to have the city raise the speed
limit to fifteen miles an hour in place of
the present eight.
About 1000 fewer cars were registered in
California during this year than in 1907
but there are much better prospects for the
coming year.
Some OF the toll roads in the vicinity of
Philadelphia, notably the Lewisville and
Prospectville pike, have doubled their rates
for automobiles because the tires pull the
surface off the roads to an extent that eats
up profits in repairs.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
GENERAL MOTOR GOSSIP

Gear boxes Of gun metal comprise one Of the
novelties of next seasons cars.
fabrication and running are the two
essentials to be kept in mind by motorists.
Warm reds. greens and browns in felt are
going to be the best headwear for the coolest
days
For winter motoring wrap Of striped gray
herringbone tweed, lined with oppossum, ID one
of the most comfortable garments.
There is opportunity for wide diversity In
foot muffs, but none lasts so well as one made
of corduroy and well padded with cotton bat
ting
Some of the heaviest coats lined with fur
are so we'll fashioned to the figure that they
appear as though they had only finish OF the
thnnest silk.
Rubber roads are dustless and noseless but
they are likewise expensive, it being figured
that it would cost $1,5OO,OOO to lay mile Of 1t
sixty feet wide.
The old saying There is one law for the
rich and another for the poor" has been con-
strued by the police and many magistrates
abroad 20 mean that all laws should be against
ths motorist.
A recent compilation of comparative costs Of
motor wagons and horses for commercial pur-
poses shows a saving of about 100 per cent IN
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
WOULD
RACE TO BADLY
RUESS POSTS MONEY AND
CHALLENGES FENNER
SAME COURSE AND RULES TO
BE USED AS BEFORE
Pope-Hartford ls Worthy Contestant
Against Steamer, as II
Now Holds Many
Records

Ruess is the latest claimant for no
make good on his promise to start
something he has deposited $3.50 with
James Jeffries as q guarantee that ne
is ready to post $1,000 for race pc
tween the Pope Hartford which ne
handles and a White steamer. Inc
race is to be run over the already ram
Gus North Badly rourse for $lOV0
side, the winner to take all Lhe
same rules that prevailed In the race
between tho Kissel Kar and the White
will be used IL agreeable to all CON
cerned, and the date to be DECIDED ny
the contestants. -
Ruess has one of the fastest OF the
medium powered cars on the market
and has demonstrated his ability 10
drive road races time after time. Wnen
the Pope-Hartford tried for the Los
Angees-San Francisco record several
months ago Ruess took the car at
Santa Barbara with the spring proken'
but still brought 1t through In remark
ably fast time.
He is thoroughly acquainted with the
Baldy course and knows the White
steamer almost as well as he does the
Pope Hartford, as he was concerned
with both while with the White garage
Ruess now hol7s the record between
he made with an Oldsmobile, and now
that he has the Pope-Hartford agency
he has announced his intention OF go
ing after 1t again with his own car
and setting 1t iowe~.
He also has in mind trials to annex
several other records in Southern Cali
fornia, among which the San Diego
round trip record is included. Ruess
has the business already we'll organ
lied and has made several sales that
await deliveries to close up.
He has with him Floyd Purdy, for
merly of the Maxwell branch, and
Capt. Clarence Jorgstoff formerly with
the White garage, as his statesmen. The
'O9 Hartford is making good in the
east, and 1t is Ruess proclaimed inten-
ton to show that 1t can travel in the
best company here In California. The
car now holds the record for the fast
est time on circular track made by
any stock car costing less than $4,000.
Remarkably fast time made by
model M Pope Hartford at the recent
two-day track meet held at Milwaukee
is pleasing the officials of the Pope
Manufacturing company extremely.
The meet was held at the State Fair
park, and a number of high powered
and high priced cars participated, In
Guiding White steamers, Locomotives,
Chalmers-Detroits, Mitchells, Jacksons.
Midlands and others. Although some
of these were much higher priced than
the Pope Hartford roadster, the Pope
Hartford had-no difficulty in making
mile in 1 minute and 10 seconds from a
standing start, and in 10-mile race
showed remarkably regular running,
its average being about minute and
seconds The fastest mile made by the
Hartford was made in / minute
and 1875 seconds. which is remarka-
BILE time for a stock car which had
been used as a demonstration for sew
eral months and had not been specially
prepared for racing. The performance
OF the Pope Hartford attracted a great
deal OF attention and won much praise
from the automobilists present.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-10-18
UNDERTAKEN INTRODUCES
MOTOR CAR HEARSE
Innovation Meets with Approval and
Other MortioIans VIII Fol-
low His Prece-
dent

John T. Cassel of Goodwin & Cassel,
funeral directors of Milwaukee, is the
first undertaken to lead funeral pro-
cession in a motor car, and thereby he
has set a precedent that will be fol-
lowed nearly exclusively by Milwaukee
undertakers.
For long time local morticians
feared to introduce the motor car In
this manner, and several feared to pur-
chase motor hearses because of mag
mary prejudice Of the public.
At the annual convention of Wiscon-
sin undertakes at Eau Claire last
week, however, H. M. Hoppenyan of
Ashland, first vice president, and broth
err of Mayor Hoppenyan. agent for the
White and Ford cars in Milwaukee,
made prophecy that motor cars would
be exclusively used In funeral process
sions within three years.
Mr.. Cassel was present, and on re-
turning to Milwaukee brought the
prophecy to immediate fulhllment.