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The Washington times., 1908-12-24
PRESIDENT HONORS
Y. NJ. c. A. ATHLETES
Each in Relay Race Will Receive
Copy of His Reply to
Message.

By the end Of the next week every
one Of the $500 boys who participated
in the New YorI-to-W ashington run
TO carry a message to President RoOse-
welt VIII receive a copy Of the Presi-
dents answer I'm pamphlet form. now
being prepared by John B. Sleaman,
jr- chairman of the boys work com
mittee of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The original message in reply was
addressed to Gordon Leech, the boy
who placed the tube into the hands Of
the President. Accompanying the Presi-
dents message was a photograph in
s,ribed with his autograph
Il am a thorough believer IN ath-
Ietics." says the Presidents message.
I'VE cannot afford 20 do without hardy,
vigorous bodies. but when we come to
the serious work Of the world we must
make these hardy bodies our servants
and not our masters"
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
F. P. MILBURN PLANS
BUILDING IN ORIENT
American Architect Designs Half
MilliOn-DOllar Structure for
Chinese Government.

In competition with several other arch
fleets OF this country. Flank p Nil
burn, a local designer, has been awarded
the contract for preparing plans and
drawing specifications for a big print
shop and engraving bureau building,
which the Chinese government intends
10 construct at Pekin-
Mr. Nfii5uIn viii not 90 to China IN
der this contract made through the
Chinese legation In Washington, but ne
viii send a competent engineer 10 as
sumo supervision OF the construction
work The plans are 10 be completed
by March I. the building is TO cost about
10000 and the work Of erection IS 70
begin about May l.
The Chinese government, Nj Mlburn
thinks, may ask American contractors
10 erect the building Firms with
branches in the Orient are likely 70 be
favored, he asserts
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
TAKES LONG DROP
INTO A SOFT THING
New Yorker Falls Thirty-Five Feet
Into Box Of Bread and Fresh
Fish

NEW YORK, Dec. 2A-David Alexan-
der. cal maker. fell into a soft thing
when, after a drop Of thirty-flye feet
from a fourth floor window he landed
unhurr on a yielding cushion OF newly
baked bread and fresh fish
The food was much depressed by the
occurrence. Plump sturgeon lost their
figures and the IOaves were so trans
formed that even regulars of the bread
line might have hesitated 20 accept
them as d hand-Out.
Alexander stepped upon chair to
reach a bird cage which hung above an
open window. The chair gave way and
Alexander shot through the window
feet foremost.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
COLLEGE a. DIES.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, Dec "a
Gertrude Bent, one OF the most popular
girls IN smith College, president OF the
senior class. died at her home IN Ais
ton near Boston Death was due TO
typhoid fever, which. II IS said was
contracted from eating oysters at z q
assemblage OF college friends at a social
function.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
LIFE SAVED
BY TINKIING BELL
Friend Who Got Letter From W2uld-Be Suicide Calls
Up Morgue. and Keeper ohfes Police Who
Arrive Just in Time.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3f.-The tinkle Of
a telephone bell in the Harlem MoTgue
saved the life Of Ferdinand Kotch, IAN
itor in us West both street. A friend
called up the morgue and asked II
kotch's body had been received there.
Keeper Moran consulted the record and
said it had not arrived.
That's funny" the mar g the other
end Of the wire replied. why, I've just
received a letter from him that he in
tended to kill himself and ths.t 7 would
find his body in your mOrgde Ee's the
janitor at us West both street
He may be on his way, bit he hash I
arrived vet Moran reDlieI and the
caller. who refused 10 reVelI his name,
rang on
Moran Immediately called up the desk
lieutenant In the West I25th street police
station.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
AFTER CAMPAIGN AUDIT.

POTTSvILLE, Pa, Dec A.-ShOrtly
before midnight a petition was filed
with Judge Bechtel in chambers to have
the campaign account of Charles n.
Brumm. elected judge of the court OF
common pleas, certified into court for
audit under the provisions Of the Rob
erts corrupt practices act
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
YEAR AROUND TAXIS.

ASBURY PARK. n. J., Dec. 24.-YeaT
around taxicab service will be inau-
gurated here by a company just formed
and capitalized at $4,000 by Michael z.
Sexton. Milan Ross, DR.. Thomas H
Pratt and several other equally
prominent local business men. The
company will be incorporated.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24

I've bcen expecting the body Of Fer
dinand KWch Of us West 10th street
and it hasn't arr.-cd here vet" Moran
said. ~He wrote a letter to friend
that he Intended to commit suicide and
that his body would be found here I
wish you would send a policeman I'D TO
the house 10 see what the trouble is
Lieutenant Tierney sent Patrolman
Andrews to 10th street on a run. He
found the -snants there looking for 4
leak in a gas pipe
Where's the ianitOr's room2' he in
Quired.
"In the basement a tenant replied.
Andrews hurst IN the door and found
Kotch unconscious on the bed He was
rushed TO the Harlem HOs1itaL "A pris-
CHeT- In a few days he may be ar
raigned on a charge Of having attempted
TO commit suicide. KOtch and his wife
separated several months ago and that
made him despOdnent.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
CHILDREN CALL
PRISONER "SANTA''

SHAMOKIN, Pa, Dec. Estate po-
lice have apprehended Joseph Machun-
saie on the mountains near here and
taken him to Jail. He had whiskers
eighteen inches long and hair on his
head reaching almost to his knees. He
said he lived in the mountains between
here and Mahanoy city for the past
year, principally on roots and herbs,
and did not wish to live among civilized
people any longer.
School children seeing him in charge
~ the police grew excited, thinking
santa Claus had come 70 town
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
ORDERED TO COAST.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Dec a.-Orders
have been received here for First Lieut.
Morris z. Shearer. Z. s. NJ c, with
detail Of sew auty-five men, to leave De-
{ cember 80 for San Francisco, where they
form a portion Of the detail which viii
leave for Honolulu about January 80.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
EXCESS FARE LAW UPHELD.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec 24.-The Ohio
supreme court has upheld the validity
OF q law enacted by the Legislature last
Hinter, giving railroad companies au-
thority 10 charge an extra 10 cents for
tickets purchased on trains.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
SHIPS TOWED IN.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 24--The Cuban
government steamer CorreOs was tOwed
here this afternoon badly damaged She
sailed from New York and was caught
in the storm snort Of provisions. An
unknown fCur-masted schooner IS fly
ing distress signals of False Cape The
British steamer AvOnmOre IS ashore
near Lynn Haven inlet
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
GLOOM IN CITY HALL.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-There is a GOD
deal of repining in the city hall over
Mayor Buses attempt to secure a short
lunch hour. One effect Of his MESA ge
was a tendency on the part OF city en-
pIoves TO stay out even longer than
usual. The mayor stayed out thirty-lve
minutes yesterday.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
KILLS WIFE: SHOOTS SELF.

DUBOIS, Pa. Dec. 2+-AHeging Lhat
his home had been broken up by an
other man and that his wife would not
live with him, George Schrecongost shot
and killed his wife and then turned the
gun on himself, inflicting woUnIs that
will probably cause his death
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
TO REORGANIZE GREAT WESTERN

ST. PAUL, Dec. 2A-Horace G. Burt
will assume charge Of the Chicago
Great Western railroad as receiver the
first Of the year and viii eventually be
come president A reorganization OF
the road through the formation Of
rev. company viii be effected the COM
ing year This statement was made
today by a. B. Stickney, the retiring
receiver
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
NO MORE IeR0OKIFS y

TRENTON. y. J.. Dec. 24-The State
military board adopted q resolution to
the effect that no more men viii be
taken &c the State encampment Of the
National Guards or sent to regular ar
nv Tnaneuver, who have not been en-
listed for at least four months. Govern
or Fort, as commander and chief Of the
State militia, has issued an order to
this effect
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
AsToR HOUSE LESSEE DIES.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Thurston GIidon, the lessee OF TIE AS
tor House, was taken III with heart
disease while she was riding on Lex
ingtou avenue car and died while being
taken 20 her apartments
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
MATHEuS UNCHANGED.

MEDIA. Pa, D.. 24.-There is no ma
terIal change in the condition OF ex-
State Treasurer William L. Mathues,
and II IS evident from the fact that his
physician is out Of town today that
relapse is not anticipated
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
MRS. SAGE'S GIFT.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24-Mrs. Russell
Sage sent a small bag filled with IS
gold pieces to Park Commissioner Smith
TO be distributed among the employees
in Central Park who get 50 a day or
less In wages. There were S99 lucky
ones
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
GLASS MEN FIRM.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 24-The IN
dependent glass manufacturers have oe-
cided 20 refuse the 3 per cent increase
of pay demanded by the gas blowers
/ The decision means that twelve thous-
and men VII remain out Of work
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
SALESMAN SENTENCED.

PITTSBURG. Dec. A-AlbeTt J.
Walker and Ralph Waldman, formerly
ieweIry statesmen of Birmingham, Eng
land, were sentenced to one year and
fined $50 each here They were recently
convicted OF receiving jewelry valued az
$4,000 which had been smuggled into
the United States
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
MINORITY To OFFER
NO TARIFF MEASURE
Democrats Satisfied Bill Will
Be Radically Different
From Dingley Law.

So thoroughly convinced are the Dem
ocratic members Of the Ways and
Means Committee that their Republican
associates are going to report tariff
bill radically different from the Dinsley
law that there Is at present no inten-
ton Of drawing up a bill TO be present
ed in the House as a substitute for that
to be presented by Chairman Payne
This was made plain today by a mem
Der of the minority. The Democrats,
Ike the Republicans, have already be
gun the task of porting over the mass
Of evidence which accumulated during
the six weeks tEe tariff hearings were
in progress. Each schedule viii be
given the same care as VIII be be-
slowed upon it by the majority, out
principally with a view 10 being pre-
pared for dictate on the floor Of tee
House.
Expect Radical Departures.
The Democrats, Il was said today,
have been assured that Chairman Payne
is disposed 90 make some radical de
partUres in the bill which will bear his
name. They are confident that when
the new bill reaches the House it Will
call for reductions all along the line
The tax on steel is certain TO he very
materially reduced. lumber may 20 on
the free list. The wooden schedule. with
lis enormous protection 70 American
mar ufactureTs, Is certain to be lowered.
as are many other articles which are
now heavily taxed.
The Democrats further feel confident
that the Payne bin viii not contain
many of the prohibitory duties which
are now In the Dingley law. The
icaCers Of the party. II was said today,
re agreed that there viii be no blum
on the free trade proposition Their
fight viii be made for tariff for rev
enue only; they viii argue that ma
Jor portion Of the protection now given
American industries is wholly unneCes-
sary, and that certain duties should be
lowered so that numerous articles now
barred. may come into this country
such reductions, they viii argue, viii
stimulate competition in this country
and at the same time materially IN
crease the revenues of the Govern
menL
VIII Offer Amendments.
The Democrats have determined that
they viii not fire wildly into the air,
cry aloud the virtues OF a great prin-
ciple and attempt the hopeless task Of
Offering minority bill as a substi-
tuce for the Payne bill. Instead they
viii make their fight as the reading Of
the new bill progresses. In other
words, they viii night with amend
ments1 every schedule IN the new bill,
will have a better chance for success
than by bringing in minority report
which would have little COnsidera-
ton
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
FOUND A $1,000 BILL.

EAST ST. LOUIS. H.. Dec. 2A-Pat-
rick Sullivan, an ice wagon driver.
found a $4,000 bill in the bottom of an
old tomato can which he picked up in
an alley. A bank cashier said it aD-
peared 10 be a genuine gold certificate.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
PRICE OF TURKEYS UP.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Quotations on
turkeys have jumped To a jobbtig price
of Il cents z pound, and it is estimated
the cost to the consumer viii be mere
than 3 cents. This is higher by nearly
10 cents Than the price here a year ago.
The Washington times., 1908-12-24
"BATHHOUSEn NOT GUILTY.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-AIderman Bath
house John Coughlin, accused of as
saultiUg a newspaper photographer on
the night Of the First Ward Democratic
ball, has been found not guilty.
, 1908-05-29
WISCONSIN SENATOR FIGHTING
ADOPTION OF CURRENCY
MEASURE IN THAT BODY
THIS AFTERNOON.
LaFoilette Demands Call of Roll for
Quorum Twice, and on Third At
tempt Was Refused Recognition
by Vice Observation-Disclosures He
Will Not Permit Vote on Passage,
Assisted by Stone of Missouri.

Washington, d. c., May 29.-It was
made evident soon after the senate
convened today that Senator LaFol
lette would do all in his power tc
obstruct the passage of the compro.
mise currency bill, and there was
ground for the report that he had
succeeded in obtaining the assurance
of help from Stone of Missouri.
Raised Point of Order.
Before 2 o'clock LaFollette had
made two demands for a quorum, and
when, upon the third demand, the vice
president refused to recognize him be-
cause Culberson had the floor and de-
clined to yield, he raised the point of
order to the effect that the presiding
officer should have the roll called
when there was a demand for a quo
rdm, even in the face of declination
by the senator occupying the floor to
yield for that purpose.
Ruled Against Him.
The vice president held against the
Wisconsin senator. and the latter an
nounced his Intention to appeal from
the chairs decision. He then entered
upon an argument in support of his
contention and it was evident that a
flibuster, small though it be in mum.
Der, was on
, 1908-05-29
OBSERVATION CAR
JUMPS THE TRACK
ROYAL BLUE FLYER OF BAtTI-
MORE AND OHIO WRECKED
AND TWENTY HURT,
Leaves Rails on sharp Curve, With
Train Running on Schedule Time,
and Rolls Down Embankment-
Injured Taken to Hospital at Cum
berland by Special Train.

Connellsville, Pa, May 29.-Twenty
passengers were seriously injured,
three probably fatally. shortly before
noon today, when the observation par.
Tor car on the Royal Blue flyer on the
Baltimore and Ohio, bound from Chi
cago to New York, left the rails two
miles from Garrett, Pa, east of here,
and plunged down an embankment.
No Lives Lost,
That none were killed was miracu-
lous. Up to 2 o'clock, however, it was
emphatically stated by the railroad Of
ficials that there were no fatalities.
The injured were placed aboard a sep
arate train and hurried TO Cumberland,
Md, where hospital accommodations
had been prepared.
Accident on Curve.
The train, which is one of the most
at s o'clock. When it had reached a
point two miles east of Garrett, and
while rounding a sharp curve, the OBJ
s%ervation car swung from the tracks.
Making Schedule Time.
The train was running on schedule
time, and like the crack of a whip, the
coupling snapped and the observation
car was thrown down the embank-
ment. The passengers were scattered
pell nell.
Thrown Upon Rocks.
A number seated on the platform
under an awning were pitched far
into the air and landed clear of the
wreck, but among stones and cinders,
causing painful injuries to all.
Heaped Up on Floor.
Others were thrown into a heap on
the floor and showered with glass. The
exact Of the accident has not yet
been determined.
, 1908-05-29

line about forty miles long from Fran
ME to Fromberg and then to Billings.
This will be built for the purpose OF
carrying coal from Wyomlt5 TO the
north Pacific coast. 1t is likely that
some of the money will also be used
to start a connecting link between
two lines of the system in Central Wy
oming. The Burlington now ends at
Guernsey, and coming south from Bill
ings the terminal is Kirby. This gap
will probably be bridged Immediately.
With the money to be secured, it is
likely that some 500 to 700 miles of
new track will be constructed in wy.
oming and Montana.
, 1908-05-29
Will
MEET NEXT At DENVER

assembly has never yet convened in
the Rockies, and as nex year will be
the semi-centennial of the establish
ment of the church in Colorado, it was
particularly desirable that the meet
ing be held there.
Nearly All One Way.
When the voting began it was early
apparent that a great majority of the
delegates favored Denver.
Seattle Makes It Unanimous.
No count of the one ballot taken
was kept, but when 1t was concluded,
DR.. Mark A. Mathews of Seattle
moved that Denver be unanimously Sc
lected, and this was done amid scenes
of much enthusiasm.
Third Thursday in May.
The Presbyterian rule was passed
providing that the annual assembly
hereafter shall always convene on the
third Thursday in May.
Some Routine Business.
Important routine matters were TAX
en- up by the general assembly today.
The selection of the city for next
years assembly developed a warm
contest between Denver and Seattle.
the candidates for the honor.
, 1908-05-29
PRICES BEATEN DOWN..
Bears in Chicago Grain Pit Force
Wheat, Corn and Oats.

Chicago, Ill.,. May 29.-Bears in the
grain pit on the board of trade today
scored a decisive victory in the early
trading and forced down the prices of
May wheat, corn and oats. The great.
est loss was recorded in May corn,
the bull campaign in which had been
led by James A. Patten. The price
of that grain broke from 82kc, the
opening quotation, to TIC within the
first hour. May oats dropped from
$3.50 to 51kc, and wheat declined
from $1.09h to $1.07 in the same
space of time.
Before noon the market reacted
and the close was strong. 1t is gen,
orally believed that Patton and his
followers have cleared up at least
$4,000, 900 through their manipulation
Of May corn.
, 1908-05-29
SUIT CASES DELIVERED
TO SHERiFF's OFFICE

The two suit cases said to have
been stolen from F. r. Eastman at
Centennial were delivered to the sheI.
in's Office today and Deputy Sheriff
Therkildsen, who went to Centennial
this morning, telephones that he has
a suspect under arrest and will bring
him to town this afternoon. AS far
as known. the suit cases contain all
of Eastman's belongings. The latter
has not yet returned from Rock River,
where he went. yesterday, after tell
Ing the officers II the robbery.
, 1908-05-29

John Reid is in town.
G. Ira Hoge is here from Rock River,
Tomas naroluud ic hara thic after

JOnn HelQ Is III tOWu.
G. Ira Hoge is here from Rock River.
Jonas Berglund is here this after
noon.
John Mueller of Medicine Bow was
here this morning.
Mrs. Mary Olson of Dale creek is
visiting In the city.
Charles S~odergreen was in from HIS
ranch this morning.
A. Swanson of Leslie is in the city,
staying at the Johnson.
M. Block of Kansas City is in town,
registered It the Johnson.
Mrs. William Mahoney and son. Eth
Gilbert, are In the city from Cheyenne.
William Broiie of Daniel, Wyo., il
IN the city. among the guests at the
johnson last night.
8. J.. Mayhem and W. 2. Bills of Den
e were among the guests ut the
Johnsoh last night.
Harry Williams OF Dale creek was
among the business visitors 10 the
county seat today
"a. @. DurAnd, manager Of the Red
Battea plaster milk, RI In the city
, 1908-05-29
Stock at the Yards.

The following shipments of stock
We're at the yards here this morning
having been unloaded to be fed:
Lakeyiew Land and Cattle company,
Monida, Mont, to South Omaha, ten
cars of cattle.
John Hendrickson, Red Rock, Mont.
to Kansas City, eleven cars of cattle;
j. S. Cooper, Red Rock to South Oma.
ha, two cars of horses.
F. G. Spencer, Idaho Falls, Idaho, to
South Omaha, two cars of cattle.
]. w. Reese, Montpelier, Idaho, to
South Omaha, two cars of horses.
McCreary company, Parma, Idaho,
to South Omaha, one car OF horses.
w. N. McCreary, Nyssa, Idaho, to
South Omaha, one car of horses.
, 1908-05-29
WILL START
AT nine A. N.
PARADE OF VETERANS AND 9TH
Frs TO CEMETERY ON ME-
MORTAL DAY TOMORROW
March to Cemetery from Post Room
in Carnegie Building, With Patri-
otto Services at University Audi
torium at 10:45-Luncheon by the
University Girls at Gymnasium.

There will be q very general sus-
pension of business in the city tomor-
row to mark Memorial day. The gro.
Gerry stores will close at 8 o'clock to-
night and not reopen until Monday.
The meat markets will remain open
until 10 o'clock and the BARRIERS Of the
city will also close their shops at that
hour. The Republican will suspend
publication for the day and no raper
will be issued tomorrow afternoon.
The following plan has been outlined
by the Benedicts club, which is in
charge OF the details of the day.
Starting the Parade.
The Memorial day parade will start
from in front of the Carnegie library
at 9 O'Clock in the forenoon and will
go to the cemetery, where exercises
will be held.
At 10:45 patriotic services will be
held at the university auditorium, the
following program being rendered. All
are invited.
The university Y. w. C. A. will serve
luncheon at Don at the university
gymnasium for rs cents a plate.
The Program.
America" ......... ....... Audience
Reading. gettysburg Address.
...........R e. Fitch
Vocal solo. ........ William Schilling
Exercises ......... Training school
Reading ......... Herman Langheldt
Address. Rev. A. G. Hogbin
Vocal solo. .......M Miss Ethel Brown
Star Spangled Banner. Audience
Will Decorate Graves.
The following children will meet at
the library building tomorrow morn
ing, at 8 o'clock, and proceed to the
cemetery, taking part in the parade
and in the decoration of the graves at
the cemetery, under the direction of
comrades of the Grand Army post: Lo-
is Butler, Norma Scott, Mary Comfy, Ell
len G~reenbaum, Alva McCarty, Doro-
thy Downey, Alice Cady, Margaret
Soule, Georgia Masterson, Catherine
Campbell, Lucy Schwatke, Florence
Schwatke, Erne Mielenz, Magda Both
en-, Lizzie Gregory, Willie Tegner, Rob
ert Wilson, Richard Highleyman, VIII
lie Combs. Gordon Cordiner, Howard
Mitchell, Ray Mitchell, Clyde Fitch,
Francis Butler, Ira Clark, Gus Burk,
Harold Burk, Fred Voegtlin, Harry OF
terson and Clyde Howe.