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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-17
AS TO Julius.

"Inlins Caesar. young gentlemen.
reformed The calendar. What may we
surmise. from ihis?"
THAT he was good politician and
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-17
NtH YORK QUICK LUNCH RO0A
a706 Washington Ave.

Just opened. Everything clean
ana nice Cheap prices. Our spp-
cialty; Mexican Chill ConcarnI.
Try Il. We never close.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-17

stuck TO harmless issues" answered
me class ms one mani .onisyilir
Courier Journal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-17
Cleared.

Steamers Aurora (Nor.l Santiago;
Bay State. Keenc, Boston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
WHO WINS MARYLAND?
VOTES OR ELECTORS?
Bryan Is Ahead, So Is Taft-Sporting Men Want to
Know Who's Who-Opinon Favors Commoner,
But There Are Some Near-Sports

BALTIMORE. Nov. 7.-ANOw that the
game of AIphOnse and CASTOR, as ex-
emplifed by the heart-breaking vacil-
lations since the count Of the vote
cast IN Maryland on last Tuesday be-
gan, is at an end, with honors. ac-
cording to many minds, doubtful and
with Taft having a popular plurality in
the State OF Cos and Bryan having six
of the eight electors. the bettors are
growing more anxious to know who is
who. Thousands Of dollars were
wagered on the result Of this State.
According to the consensus of opinion,
all bets made on the Presidential cleo
ton in Maryland should 90 10 the
Bryan hackers, and unless definite
terms were specifically made all
wagers should be settled on the pluraH-
" vote of the electors.
First of the authorities to take this
view of the question was Collector VIII
liam +. Stone, sergeant-at-arms Of the
Republican national convention, and
organization leader of Baltimore for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
IS HARD UP,
NEEDS $l,6O0,0OO
Authorities Want Hotel
Keepers to Impose : Tax
on Guests.

PARIS, Nov. 1.-The city Ct Paris -
as hard up for money as h2ge been the
American campaign committees. It must
raise s.. so. OC0 and the members OF the
municipal council think t s. up 10 the
hOteIkeepers Of the city who have had
an especial good season this year 10
provide the money.
That is 10 say they have proposed
that a special tax should be levied an
cases where the rent of rooms Is more
than $3.50 a month The notelkeeper5
are UP in arms against tl4IS proposal
which BY the way Is not new, Tor Ia lJy
there was a project OF taxing hotel
guests and monthly tenants. They have
held a meeting and nave informed the
city fathers that they viii not De re-
elected If a tax -ghich Is pTe1udlCial TO
the interests Of hotelkeepeTs. servants,
guests, and even 10 the dignity OF Paris
is imposed
The complaint Of the hoteIkeepers is
that their burdens are already heavy
enough They point out that the price
Of provisions and coal has been and IS
steadily going up. Besides the proposed
tax would cause more mischief
If a guest remained three DAYS in a.
hotel and was asked 10 pay tax Of
franc, the hOtelkeepers declared he
would be furious and would forget 10
tip the waiter who in turn would also
be furious.
The manager Of the Hotel Champs
Elysees. interviewed nu the subject
regards the project IS childish He
SAYS even the we2ithiest American now
adays pays no more than he can help.
He would refuse any supplementary
charges and would certainly declare IL
was n, ne OF his business If Paris is in
need Of money,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08

the Republicans, whose opinion was
bacAed by such other authorities as
Tim Hurst, the referee and umpire; r
G. Riggs, a leading political writer of
New York; John II. Leach, a proni-
nent man in local sporting circles. and
Gen Murray Vandiver, chairman or
the Democratic State Central Com
mittee.
BY each and all of these the conten-
ton is advanced that he electoral vote
counts in the election. rather than the
popular. and that no true sporting man
will bubble over a technicalitv.
At the same time, however, some few
bettors are holding out on the oues-
ton and more than one stakeholder is
hunting around for authority that wis
satisfy such near-sports.
The big shareholders are holding an
TO the coin in their possession, and ara
afraid TO give It either way. From an
indications the final decision will be on
the Bryan end of the proposition. and
those who backed the chances in Marv-
land OF the NebTasksQ will cssh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
YOUNG OFFUT BACK
IN ROCKVILLE JAIL
Alleged Slayer of Charles Kretz-
mer Glad to Be Brought
From New York.

Nicholas Onut, accused of the shoot
ing Of Charles Kretzemer, in Rockville,
on Halloween night, who escaped last
Sunday from the Montgomery county
authorities, was last night lodged in
the county jail. Young Onut was cap
tured in New York several days ago.
He was brought to Washington yester-
day morning, and taken to Rockville
later in the day,
Offut said he was glad to get back to
Rockville and complained of the treat
ment accorded him in New York.
The coroners jury returned an indict-
ment foi Offut, characteriZing the
shooting as an inexcusable killing.
Offut's people, who are among the
most prominent in Montgomery county,
have prepared a cell for him in the
Rockville Jail. Bedding and carpets
were taken to the jail from his mothers
home, and the cell was whitewashed
and made as comfortable and coy as
the law and the authorities would per-
nit
Young Offut is only twenty years old,
and is the nephew Of Lee Ohut, mayor
81 tbs t0Wa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
SCIENCE CONGRESS
TO MEET IN CHILE
Noted Pan-American Scien-
fists Gather in Chile on
Christmas Day.

The first Pan-American Scientific Con-
gress Will meet in Santiago. Chile.
Christmas Day, according to a bulletin
issued yesterday by the Bureau Of
American Republics.
The congress will be held under the
auspices Of the government Of Chile and
VIII continue In session until January 8
This will be the fourth scientific con-
gress under these auspices. but the first
Of a Pan-AmeriCan character.
The FIRST section will be devoted 10
pure and applied mathematics: second
section, physical sciences: third section.
natural, anthrOpolcgical and ethnolOgi-
cal subjects; fourth section, geology and
mineralOgy; NTH section. medical
science and hygiene; sixth section, ju-
ridiCa1 sciences; seventh section, social
science; eighth section, siences Of peda-
cosy and philosophy: ninth section;
agronpmy and zootechnics-
In all OF these sections there viii be
a number Of subjects discussed which
are relative 10 the science underlined
and the papers will be submitted by dis
tinguiShed students OF the various ,pplcs
and the congress promises TO tale an
important place I'm the notable conven-
tons of this and other countries.
4 number Of interpreters will Ne en-
pIoyed. I'm order that delegates and visi-
tors alike to the congress may benefit
by and enjoy the discussions A bulle-
tin announcing the congress, general
program. and topics which will be under
discussion has been translated and pub
lIshad by the Bureau Of American Re
p41hl{cs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
PICKS JOHN v. KERN
AS A SENATOR NEXT
Jesse E. Wilson Tells of the
Conditions in the
HooiSer State.

There promises 10 be an interestir
fight among the Democrats over the
Senatorship, and some sore spots viii
be engendered that will last for a long
time" said Assistant Secretary OF the
Interior Jesse l.. Wilson, yesterday.
The Assistant Secretary has just return
ed from Indiana, where ne put III few
days doing some effective work tor ths
national and State tickets.
There was never doubt in my
mind, he said about Taft carrying the
State. He was strong IN every county
and the farmers were for him almost
10 a man.
Among the candidates for Senator TO
succeed Hemenway are Shively, who
twice received a complimentary VOC
for the Senate, Kern, the Democrats
candidate Tor Vice President, ana = 3
CART. / understand they have az. ~ady
announced their candidacy. ] should
not Ike . to express al opinion az 70
the winner, but the gossip I hear is
that Kern win be the lucky one"
While away from Washington As
chairman of the Alaska Yukcl- Pacific
Exposition, which opens In Seattle next
June. visited Sc attic, and had a con-
ference with the exposition officials.
He says the exposition company has
made great Roadway with the work, Sud
that the Government exhibit is wei
under way. The indications, ne said,
point 10 success, and an opening Of the
exposition on time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08

meets. As the Prohibitionists generally
are friendly 10 Carmack, his prospects
for the Senate are obviously not or the
worst He IS looked on as the leader OF
the Prohibition wing of the Democratic
party. along with Edgar Z Folk. and
Reau z. Folk. prominent Tennessee pol
iticians, who are brothers 10 Governor
Folk. OF Missouri. Edgar T. Folk is
the president OF the Anu-SaloOn League
Of Tennessee, and his brother Will be
elected by the incoming Legislature for
his fourth term as State treasurer and
insurance commissioner.
Sims Runs Ahead.
Representative T ". Sims OF the
Eighth Tennessee district, who Is well
known Ia Washington, because Of his
prominence on the House District Com
mittee and his championship OF re-
forms in the Government OF the Dis
tricJ, was reelected by an Increased
majority. In fact. Mr. Sims. in rather
striking contrast 10 Representative Sam
Smith Of Michigan, ran ahead Of Bryan
and Patterson IN every county in his
district
One Of his sources Of strength was the
able fight he has made as a member
OF the District Commit -ee, for legisIa-
ton calculated to better conditions IN
Washington with reference 10 the pub
lie service corporations, and 20 insure
the public more efficient service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
IN THE NEXT HOUSE,
2I8 REP, IFS Dem.
Grand Old Party Loses
Twelve Members From
Its Large Majority.

Final returns received at the head
quarters OF the Republican Congress
sional committee show that the RepuD-
lican party will control the House Of
Representatives IN the Sixty first Con
gress by a majority Of forty-five. as
compared with hfty-seven in the pres
ent House. a falling OF OF twelve Re
publican members. The House IA the
Si&ty-nrst Congress viii be composed OF
rs Republicans and 10 Democrats
states that have returned solid Re
publican delegations 10 the House are
California, Connecticut. Kansas. Maine
Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire,
North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota
Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and
Wyoming
Solid Democratic delegations were
elected in the following States. Ala
Da-na, Arkansas. Colorado, Florida
Georgia, louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada
south Carolina, and Texas
one of the surprises in the Congress
siOnai campaign was furnished by the
State OF North Carolina. Il viii have
three Republican members of the low
CT branch of the Sixty-fiTst Congress.
Two Republican candidates were sue
Cessful in Virginia. The latest figures
indicate that eleven Democrats and two
and TWO Republicans and three Demo
Gratis in Nebraska.
New York's representation IN the next
House viii stand as at present. twenty
six Republicans and eleven Democrats
Contrary to early reports eigh- Re
publican members were elected IN Cal
ifOrnia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
PENNSYLVANIA CLUB
IS GLAD TAFT WINS
Non-Political Organization Be
lieves Prosperity Will Return
at Once Now.

Although not-a political organization,
there was a general interchange Of con-
CALCULATIONS over the success of the Re
publican ticket at the meeting Of the
Pennsylvania Society in Pythibn Tenn
pie last night.
IN calling the meeting 10 order, COL
Samuel r Stratton, president, made a
short address, predicting "a revival of
prosperity and a successful administra-
ton for Mr.. Taft Mrs. Charles NJ.
Pepper, vice president Of the society.
followed on similar lines.
A short address was made also by
the Rev. Charles F. Winbigler, pastor
OF the First Baptist Church. At ine
conclusion of the business session.
"A1iIburn. the Mysterious" gave an ex-
hibition of his powers as a magician.
The program included a plano solo by
Miss Marie Bontz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
SEES LONG DEBATE
IN TARIFF SESSION
Congressman Payne Thinks
Talk Will Make Adjourn
ment Late.

A maximum and minimum tariff law,
to be enacted during the extra session
Of Congress, With no prospect fer ad-
Jeurnment untn close on TO August I.
sums Up what will happen after March
>. according 10 the opinion Of Serene
Payne. OF New York, who arrived in
Washington yesterday.
Mr. Payne SCOTS at the suggestion
that a tariff bill Will be rushed through
the short session of the House. with the
hope that il will hasten action on the
part Of the Senate,
Plan Not Feasible.
such plan is not feasible" said Mr..
Payne. THE very nature OF the sub
ject is such that il will bring out pre-
lOnged debate. ] expect that the extra
session viii be called together about
March 10.
"Lveu with everything in readiness 1
do not think we can get the bill out Of
the way much before the end of July.
The Dfugley tariff bill, I remember was
enacted July =, and / DO not see how
we can make any better progress. Be
cause of the complications which fol-
lowed the enactment of the last law 1
believe it will be found desirable this
time TO make the new tariff law take
effect the day after il is signed by the
President.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
Legislature Is in His Favor
and He Controls
Situation.
CHANCE TO RETURN
TO SENATE IN 1911
Sims Also Wins Big Victory in
Fight to Come Back TO
Congress.

Political good fortune is once more
smiling on ex-senator +. W. Carmaclx
OF Tennessee, che fierce and fOrceful
red-headed orator. Who has seen a large
share Of i'll luck and defeat since he
retired from the Senate In 1907.
The Tennessee election last Tuesday
went Mr. Carmack's way. and mate
rally strengthened him in the State.
His friends are now calculating on his
return TO the Senate at the earliest or
portunity, which will not be until 1911.
when Senator Frezier's term viii ex-
pire.
Wins a Victory.
ProhibitiOnists, moreover. see much
encouragement for them in the Tennes-
see returns In the contest over the
nomination for governor last summer,
Carmack ran against NJ. r. Patterson.
The issue was prohibition. Patterson
opposing it and Carmack supporting #.
Patterson was nominated, and shortly
thereafter Carmack became the editor
or the Nashville Teuuesscan and be-
gan diligently advising his followers
how to vote. He couuseled support OF
Patterson. even though he had been
nominated on a platform thst was
against prohibition but urged tina Pro-
hibitionists be elected 10 the l. gis-
lature. The result was a hot fight over
the Legislature, and the ProtIbiuO.ists
have won a complete victory.
The ProhibluOnists In many Iegis-
lative districts put up independent can
didates and the liquor supporters did
likewise N a large number Of districts
The election returns show that the pro-
hibition Independents generally were
elected. but that the Independents who
supported the liquor cause were beaten
Veto Power Small
In the lower branch Of the Legislature
the Prohibitionists viii have a plurality
OF Il 10 =, and in the Senate. a plurality
OF Z. Thus. the Prohibition forces VIII
completely control the situation. and
can put through any legislation they
want. Governor Patterson viii have the
veto power, bat in Tennessee a majority
only is required 10 override a veto.
Under such circumstance. il may be
expected Tennessee viii become a Pro-
hibition State when the Legislature
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
BOnaparte's Opinion.
CONSUMPTION MAY
COME FROM FLOOR

MUNICH, Nov. "A medical paper
issues warning to mothers. asking
them not 10 allow their babies 10 crawl
on the floor. The article sets forth that
often the basis for consumption is laid
IN the child while crawling about rooms
and staircases.
"The average floor of a human habita-
don. whether carpeted or not, is the
cradle and hCt-bed Of bacteria inimical
10 health says the paper. Little chill
dren are very liable to hurt themselves,
and tiny skin 2bTasions they may have
on their hands, knees, bare feet or face
take up bacteria. Often these baeteria
produce serofula, and from scrofula TO
tuberculosis in later life is but Il step -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08

CINCINNATI. Nov Numerous
thefts of money and valuables from
members of the exclusive country club
we're cleared up today by he arrest Of
the houseman. Dominiek N1lTgtrle-
among the victims were Congressman
Lor gyOrth, GovGTuOr-elect Harmon. and
a score Of prominent society women.
The missing valuables were taken from
the lockers OF members or wraps of
visitors.
The thefts were a mystery until VERNE
Ducase, a clever young woman, took
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
SMART CLUB THEFTS
TRACED TO HOUSEMAN

up the case after it had baffled city
detectives. In the course Of her in
vesUsations she became acquainted
with AfirEirle, who became greatly in
fatuated with her he gave her many
rich presents of jeWelTy, which turned
out to be the property OF society wOm-
en he robbed at tbs club.
Marked money, that had been left in
the mems lockers TO trap the thief,
We're found in AiiTgirle's possession
when arrested In his trunk was found
much of the ieweIry that had been
stolen from lazy visitors at the club.
The thefts were the cause of much
scandal before the mystery was solved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
DRILLS AT FORT MYER

The cavalry drills at Fort NIyer will
begin Friday afternoon. November 20
and Will he held on each subsequent
Friday during the winter. Admission
viii be by ticket. Application for the
tickets must be made to the adiutant
OF the post at least a week in advance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
MISS SCHADE ENTERTAINS.

The German Social Literary Club was
entertained by its new president, Miss
Anita Schade, 1914 Girard street north
west. Thursday evening with a program
of musical and literary numbers. Those
on the program were Charles Arnold.
Norman DAILY, Miss Amy . I.eavitt,
Mrs. Anna Schade, Miss n Dony. and
Miss Anita SChade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
EARLY WILL REMAIN
DISTRICTS CHARGE
Final Disposition of the
Case of Washington'S
Leper Made.

John Early. the Ieper, vii remain in
Washington.
The disposition Of his case was def
niteIy decided upon yesterday. when
Secretary COrteIyou forwarded a letter
TO the District Commissioners. Accom-
pauying the Secretary's letter was an
opinion by Attorney General BOnaparte.
The opinion sets forth that It is not
within the province OF the Secretary of
the Treasury to order the removal from
the District for the sole purpose of re-
lieving the District OF the financial bur
den involved in maintaining him here.
The Attorney General says that the
Secretary is empowered 70 make regu-
lations regarding the removal of the
lepeT. and if necessary TO use his dis
erection for the safeguarding of the Dis
trict from contagious and infectious
diseases The fact. however, that
Early's deportation is urged on the
ground that it would relieve the Dis
trict OF a financial burden does not con
stitute. in the opinion Of the --,torney
General. sufficient cause TO justify the
Secretary in making special rules IN
der which Early could be removed
Secretary's Letter.
The SeoretaTy's letter follows:
The Commissioners OF the District Of
Columbia:
Gentlemen: I have the honor to trans
NIT herewith a copy OF The opinion OF
the Attorney General, with reference
40 my authority to make rules and
regulations which would enable the
Commissioners OF the District to return
John r. Early who Is reputed to be
suffering from leprOsy, to his former
residence in the State of North Caro-
lima.
L concur in the opinion of the Attor-
Hey General that while authority is
conferred upon me TO make general
regulations for the purpose of pre-
venting the Introduction of contagious
or infectious diseases into a State or
Territory or into the District of Co
lumbia from any other State OF Ter
ritory or the District of Columbia. L
have no authority to make any ruIe
by which John +. Early can be legally
deported from the District Of Column
bla and the State OF North Carolina be
required TO receive him.
Respectfully.
GEO. b. CORTELYOU
Secretary.
BonaParte's Opinion
The Attorney Generals opinion is
somewhat long. bat interesting. dealing
at some length with tie law creating the
Bureau OF the Public EeaIth and Marine
Hospital Service and its relations to
the spread OF contagious disease.
But the Attorney Generals opinion
deals more fully with the act of March.
1897, by which Congress regulated the
control OF contagious diseases within
the District of Columbia, the said act
being entitled An act 20 prevent the
spread of contagious diseases in the
District Of Columbia" which is of. spe-
ciaI interest TO the citizens
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-03-14
TheManandHisJO Job
Bv HERBERT ]. HAPGOOD.

When Jack London young man. he worked for car
rage California He worked with his hands
hard the hours long In the afternoon he
would from his forge look Of the window and his
employer driving past company with his wife and daughter
The carriage in which he rode had been by Jack London
and the yercd coacman paid with dollars he had helped
to earn.
What the difference then between the employer who rides
in the afternoons and the employee who works day. Just
thisthe works with his hands and the other works with
his brain Jack London thus discovered the and from that
day he resolved 10 work with his brain
In the development of the human race have gone through
process of evolution similar the change which took place
Jack London When society in a of standardization
gained supremacy only by strength of The
who shot the swifest swung the heaviest baleax
the head of the tribe In the victory belonged
to the strongest and the biggest army.
Today have become little than battle of
brains The nation with the finest guns the tckest Steel the
sagacious engineers claim the victory. twentieth
century naval battle nothing but mathematical problem.
It takes brains win today.
Our economic development has gone through the pro-
of evolution Our prehistoric of his
cave conquered the beast of the forest by sheer strength
gained for himself food and ramen Today the who
the best food and the warmest clothes is not
say the strongest but the with the best brain. The
farmer who nvens the best -four the manufacturer who finds
the economical of turning the material into
the finished product and the business who organizes the
capable force of men to put the thing the market
the who rise to the top.
The survival of the test has resolved itself into contest
of ideas Just truly the pen mghier than the sword
the who works with his brains will achieve the greatest
possible