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Evening journal., 1908-06-15
NO RACE SUICIDE
IN THIS FAMILY
Father of Fourteen Children
Has One Arrested For
Being InCOrrieible

Angelo Ciccatelli, who said in the
City Court to-day that he was the
father Of fourteen children. was the
prosecuting witness in that tribunal
against his Oldest child, q girl between
II and Is years Of age Her name ap-
peared on the police docket as Ange-
lena Ciccatelli.
The father of the girl said she was
incorrigible. and he wanted her placed
in the Industrial School Tor Girls. He
said she has taken money from him.
and on last Friday left nome and ala
not return until Yesterday He saia
he had smaller children and he did not
want the older girl around them.
When the court asked the witness
how many children he had. he replied.
fourteen small ones.
The girl was committed TO the
school
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
PLAN OPENING OF
Y.M.C.A.BUILDING

Directors OF the Young Mems Chris
tian Association at a meeting to be
held here this week. viii arrange to-
the opening of the new home of the
association early in October II is the
intention of the directors to make tne
occasiont the most notable in the his
tory OF the local association.
Finishing touches are now being put
on the building The third floor of the
structure is practically completed, and
flooring is now being laid on the fourth
and fifth floors. Plastering work is in
progress on the first and second floors
and the work Of laying the floors there
will be started next week.
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
GIVE CONTRACT
FOR new SCHOOL
Richardson DiStriCttO Borrow
$4,000 For That
Purpose

At a meeting Of the residents OF Rich
ardson School district No. 20 on Saturday
II was decided to borrow 50 800 to build the
new school and the contract was awarded
10 the A. s. Reed ard Brother Company,
OF this city. 1t is expected that the school
viii have been erected and ready for the
,eopening OF the school year in septen-
Ter.
It was also aEreed to raise lump sum
OF 5000 to provide for the maintenance
OF tho new school J. A. Ranck. OF Els
mere, presided over the meeting and 1
L. Foreman. also OF Elsmere. was sscre-
tarv.
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
Locomotive Overturned

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
GREENSBORO. June 15-The South
ern Railway train No. 139 was wrecked
at Eton College last night. The loco
motive turned completely over and the
engineer fireman and express messen-
gers miraculously escaped death with
a few bruises.
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
Wont on a FIshina Trip.

Clarence Beckley of this city, went
on a fishing trip through the lower
counties yesterday and brought some
good sized iish home. Mr.. Becl5ley is
considered a good fisherman.
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
HIGH SCHOOL IS
ENDING THE TERM

This is TO be an eventful week At the
High School. Closing examinations began
this morning On Friday evening class day
exercises viii be held. The manual train
ing. drawing and other exhibits at the
scheel VIII begin on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
Pavina About New Station.

Simmons and Brothers. contractors
began this morning the work Of paving
the roadway between the new South
addition 10 the Pennsylvania Railroad
station and the Office building. The
material to be used is Belgian block
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
Attendinq Temperance CONGRESS.

Caleb f. Burchenal. William II. An
derson and the Rev. ]. NJ. Arters. rep
resent.ng Wilmington at the Worlds
Temperance Congress that convened in
Saratoga today left for that place early
this morning,
Evening journal., 1908-06-15
GERMAN EMPEROR
AFTER FRIENDS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CONsTANTINOPLE. June 15.--Ap-
prohenslve over the movements Of Eng
land. France and Russia, and the pros
pect OF a triple alliance among them.
Emperor William Of Germany is seek
ing a closer union with some Of the,
smaller European powers.
To this end IT was officially an
nounced here to-day that the Kaiser
win shortly pay a visit TO the sultan
in Constantinople. The German am
bassador TO Turkey has gone to Berlin
to arrange the details of the trip.
The Kaiser is said TO desire a closer
entente with Turkey and through Tur-
key the friendship of Sweden. Arrange
ments are being made TO give En-
peror William a great reception.
|
WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-Showers
have been general in the lower lake
rosion and the Atlantic states and they
have again commenced in Arkansas,
Oklahoma, and the central west. In
tne central valleys. the uPpe- lake re-
zion, end the northwest tho weather
has been fair.
Forecast till p. M, TUESDAY:
For De 'swars-Showers AMI cooler
TONIGHT. TuesdaJ fair; fresh south
y est to northwe-s winds.
Evening journal., 1908-06-15

Advertise in busy fines, be-
cause the iron must be struck
while it is hot, and advertise
in dull fines TO heat fhe iron.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
EFFICIENCY OF PRAYER.

Among my esteemed neighbors there
is a family known for the piety of its
members and their implicit confidence
in the efficacy Of prayer. One Of the
daughters. Miss Kate b, has almost
reached the age when she could be
referred to CALAMITY as on old maid
She is the target for many a good
natured quip pertaining to her alleged
hopes and cndeavors in the direction OF
matrimOny.
Not long ago a certain society Of
young men which had interested itself
In the campaign for higher saloon Ii
cense sent a committee to visit the
homes of the district and obtain sigma
lures to a high license petition When
this committee. numbering a half dozen
members. assembled the steps at the
b home my friends wife was the
first TO see 1t through the front win
dow.
Laws, joint she exclaimed to her
husband. See all those. young men
coming TO visit u.s.
M. b glanced out OF the window.
noted the number of the invading force
and remarked. with an air Of convic-
ton:
'HumPh, Rates been praying
again. San Francisco Call.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
SEES BANNER YEAR
FOR STATE FAIRS
New York Agricultural Commits
sioner Anxious TO Cooperate
With County Farmers.

ALBANY, n Y. July Estate Com
missioner Of Agriculture r. \. Pear
son today issued a general letter TO the
officers Of county agricultural societies
informing them that the State desires
to cooperate as much as possible with
them TO the end that this year will
be the banner year for fairs
In his letter. the commissioner saws:
Heretofore there has been some vari-
alton IN the appropriation for agricul-
Jural societies. but now the law fixes
the minimum amount at $50 600 The
matte is not affected in any way by
the aati-race track legislation. The ap-
preparation is made from the State
treasury, and does not necessarily con
sist OF funds collected at race tracks.
The disbursement OF funds is made
through this department. The law pro-
hibits payment when gambling or i'm
proper shows are permitted. 1t is pro-
posed to carefully observe this proFi-
bitiOn. which Is certainly in the inter
est Of the agricultural fair managers.
as wei as the many visitors 10 these
fairs"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
DENIES REFUSAL
TO EMPLOY ALIENS
H. c. Prick Coke Company
Says 1t Only Prefers Men
With Families.

In reply to an inquiry from 7. v.
Powderly, chief Of the division OF in
formation OF the Department of Com
merce and Labor. which is charged
with the duty OF distributing immi-
grants to such sections as have employ
ment to Offer the officials of the II. c.
Frick Coke Company. at Plttsburg, the
fuel end of the United States Steel Cor
poration, have denied story printed
the first os the week that foreigners
are being Disseminated against.
The company denies that employment
IS being withheld from Oh bat American
worbmen, or persons who have been
residents OF the United States for a
certain number OF years, as was pub
Iished.
The company. on the other hand.
claims to have carried advertisements
recently in newspapers in Pennsylvania
printed in foreign languages. and that
the only preference the company has is
for men with families, who. II they &C
cept the employment of their own ac-
cord and pay their own expenses are
more likely TO be satisfied with the
work and remain.
The company has recently put on
ABOUT 100 wOrkmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
HEARST BACK HOME
ON THE LUSITANIA
Celtic, Also Arriving at Quarantine
Today, Has Lady Chapleau
as Passenger.

QUARANTINE. y. Y. July 25.-Among
the passengers who arrived today on
the Lusitania were William Random
Hearst and Mrs. Hearst. Capt. Thomas
H r Mcintyre. William p. O'Brien.
Howard VI. Peck. and Henry George
Terrence.
Among the passengers who arrived
this morning on board the Celtic from
Liverpool and Queenstown wer.- The
Rev. George II. Burgess. La&v Chap
leau. Il. s Demarest. Albert Fr7ncke.
Dr. James Greenway. jr. Eric HutSon.
Colonial Secretary Fiji. Prof William
Macdonald. and Harold W. SymonGS.
The captain A A Arents. Of the
Dutch West India line steamer Prinz
Willem III. which arrived last night
from the West Indies. reports that he
was unable to land 900 tons % freight
shipped at Amsterdam for Puerto Ca
beIlO.
This cargo was discharged on arrival
at Gunta by permission Of the custom
officials there. Later. by order Of Presl-
dent Castro. the cargo was reloaded and
brought 10 this port.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
HERDSNEN KILLED
BY IRISH FARMERS
Landlords, Fearing Assassi-
nation, Seek Protection
With Troops.

DUBLIN. July 25.-DecIaring that
they are in constant danger Of assas-
slnation by the evicted tenautry. an
organization Of rich men in Kerry and
Kings and Queens counties. appealed
today for troops to protect them
The landlords who drove of the small
farmers as less profitable tenants than
the great cattle owners are standing
with the graziers, while Irish politicians
generally plead for the tenants They
admit that there has been violence.
but III &c that fair treatment would end
it at once and say that rne presence
Of troops would only increase the
trouble.
Throughout the south and west OF
Ireland. where the disorders are worst
the grazIers. their agents, and such
Of the small farmers as have accepted
their terms. go constantly armed. and
several fatal fights have occurred re-
Gently between them and the evicted
tenaltry bound on raids Of the grazIers
lands.
Attempts by the people TO drive of
the herds Of the sO-called UsUrpers in
particular have precipitated battles in
which nearly a score Of herdsmen have
been killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
DR.. FLINT SUCCUMBS
AFTER AUTO ACCIDENT
Prominent in Thaw Trial-Chau-
feur and Boy Companion
Are Held.

NEW YORK. July 25-Dr. Carlton
Flint. OF I07 West Fifty-ffth street.
died today at the home or DR.. ". Gill
Wylie, on the Rumson road. At Sea
bright. y J. the victim OF a speeding
automobile. which ran down the physi-
clan as he was hurrying last night 20
catch a train at the Seabright station.
DR.. Flint was dragged forty feet be-
fore the automobile was Ntopped. Then
the services Of several men were re-
quired 10 raise the heavy machine from
the unconscious physician His croth-
ing had caught in the running gear
Many bones were broken. he was in
ternally injured. and his hands and
Sace frightfuIIy Iacerated. DR.. Flint
vas taken 20 the Wylie residence.
The chauffeur, Louis lie Francois. and
George Better. a bootblack. whom
lie Francois had taken for ride. were
detained.
A young woman whom the chauffeur
had invited 10 ride. and whom he met
al the station while she was waiting
for a train. was not held The police
took her name and address Dr. Flint
became prominent in the Thaw trial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
$4,000 A POUND

Snake venom has proved so useful to
medical science that the collecting Of II
is fast developing into a recognized
business.
Sold by weight. il fetches a higher
price than any Of the precious metals.
the market price working out at about
$50. 900 per poUnG-troy And when one
considers how dangerous and difficult
II is to obtain the venom these prices
are easily understood.
The snakes must be captured alive
To do so, many hunters catch the rem
tiles with their hands. holding their slim
perry prey firmly till the poison is %
posted in a bag or box
Sometimes the entire poison sac &c
cut out The operator lays open The
snakes head. and. having detached rbe
sac. seals II UP until required
Other operators irritatC the reptile.
causing IL 10 bite through india rubbFr
bands, and deposit the poison on a glass
plate below. a venomOus snake has
two poison fangs IN the upper jaw. and
when gOdded il pierces the india rub
Der, and pouTS its two streams OF poison
upon The glass plate.
The poison is afterward sCraped to-
gether and placed in hermeticaily sealed
phials
The operators work, as may be i'm
eEined. IS often more dangerous than
that of the collector
A full grown snake seldom elects mcre
than orc grain-trOy weignt-of poison
az bite; so. while the market price is
hiss. 1t takes some earning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
GOLF

Ferdinand Schumacher. the oatmeal
king said an Akron grocer. was q
conservative. The man who founded the
enormous breakfast food business
loathed fads.
7 once tried TO get him TO join our
golf club But he pOked fun at US
golfers He told a story hat he had
heard in Scotland.
"A player asked an old friend 10 come
and have a game Of golf with him.
% What is Eolf2' said the friend.
" Come 10 the links said tie player,
and I'll show YOU
TO the links they went. The player
took a pinch of moist sand from a
trough. built 2 tiny hin OF Il. and on
top of the hill set his ball Then he
made a terrific swing, and missed.
He tried again. and again missed.
A gran game, solf. said his COM
panion.
He made a third stroke. and missed
for the third time
Oh. ay gran game. gOlfr his
companion repeated But what's the
wee bail fOr2' Exchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
A TEMPERANCE TALK.

Hal Chase. the first baseman. was
advocating teetOtalism among ball play
ers- He argued well, and in the midst
% HIS argument he told a story.
Bill Jones, q friend Of mine he said.
turned UP 10 play in an amateur game
with a skate on
When Bill stepped up 20 the bat. he
smiled a silly smile and said 10 the
umpire:
q" I shee three bats an three balls
here. What am I tO-hic-do?'
Hit the middle ball. said the UNI
pire-
But Bill struck out
'Durn We. Jones' said a coach. why
didn't you hit the middle ball, Ike the
umpire told your
I did, says Jones. with an injured
air, only ait Il with the-hic-outside
bat '-Exchaazs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
BUFFALO CUT OFF
FROM ELECTRICITY
Feed Wires From Niagara Falls
Break and Not a Car
Wheel Turns.

BUFFALO. July 25.-From Il O'Clock
last night until daylight today every
source a. Niagara Fails which supplies
this city with electricity was cut on
by the breaking Of two heavy lines
carrying 80, 0Jo-horsepOwer along the
Canadian shore and into Buffalo over
the steel towers at Ferry street
The American wheel pits being shus
down for repairs. no power was obtain
able on this side Of the river. and in
consequence not a wheel was turned
by concerns dependent on electricity
until the break was repaired. The
street railway system was the principal
sufferer. the car service being out OF
commission entirely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
FLOGGING CUSTOMS
IN ANCIENT TIMES
How Rod Was Used 10 Punish Of
Tenders IN the Early
DAYS.
DAYS

FlOEging In schools was CUSTOMARY
both among the ancient Greeks and
Romans But masters sometimes abused
their authority. Plutarch QuinuIian
wrote against this manner OF Furnishing
children In mOnasteries the novices
were treated cruelty. and. while monks
and priests were everywhere chosen as
teachers. the practice Of larrUping pu-
pills was q thing Of course
Il was not even thought improper
for young monk 10 apply the rod 20
a young lady II she were his pupil Poor
Abelard tells US himself that he often
spanked HelOise. not out Of anger. but
because Of gentIer feelings Rousseau
has told Us OF the danger OF beating
young children. but most French nurses
are allowed to punish children Conhded
20 their care. and bring them Up as
young ladies and young gentleman
The fathers OF St Lazare had an es-
tabIisnment in Paris that was a kind
q banking house at which a check.
payable in blows. Was Cashed for the
bearer Many parents or guardians
awaited themselves Of this convenience
in favor or refractory sons OF pupils
Young fellows were often clever
livery OF the sealed check for q thrash
ing which was always made payable 20
bearer Even women took advantage OF
the institution 20 wreak vengeance on
faithlesS lovers. and these victims took
care not 20 complain Of their casuga-
ton lest they should be laughed at By
the public
Siegfried gave his wife an awful
whipping for betrayinE one Of his Sc
Crets- Queen Catherine de 1Iedici not
seldom laid her ladies over her royal
knees 10 punish them with her own
hands. At the Russian court the ladies
Of hCnor down 70 q very recent time
suffered the rod for gOssiping or over
freedom.
The Empress OF Russia, Jealous % the
beautiful wife OF ChanceIo. BestuS-
chen, ordered the kuoUt 70 be given her
IN public. after which ceremony the
poor wOman's nose and ears we're slit
and she was sent to Siberia Among the
early Spanish colonies women were
favored with the power Of the whip by
law. and even chiefs had 10 bear the
discipline Of the rod administered by
their numerous wives.-New York Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
FOUNTAINS
WILL ADORN STREETS
Water Department Will Begin
Work When Architects Sub
nit Suitable Design.

1t is the intention Of the Water De-
partInent to install es soon as suitable
designs can be obtained from the Wash
ingtOn Society Of Architects. drinking
fountains in the streets and avenues
of the city.
Capt. William Kelly, Assistant Engi-
peer Commissioner. in reply TO an inquiry
from Zed II. Copp and George L. Chand-
Ter. says the question of installing
drinking fountains has been under con-
sideration for some time. The matter
has been delayed by the desire TO OBJ
tain a fountain that would be suitable
from both an artistic and utilitarIan
point Of view
The proposition has received the an
proVal OF the Commissioners. all OF
whom express themselves as thorough
ly in sympathy with the movement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS.

Cornelius Vanderbilt began lie as =
farmer.
wanamaker's first salary was SIS q
week
Cyrus Field was a clerk in a New
England store.
George W Childs was an errand boy
for bookseller. at 81 a week
Z. T Barnum earned a salary as z
bartender in NiblO's Theater IN New
York.
Jay Gould canvassed Delaware coun-
~, New York, selling maps at $50
apiece.
c P. Huntington sold butter ard eggs
10 get q start
Adam FOrepaugh was a butcher be-
fore he went into the show business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
FOR MORPHINE:
DRUGS HIS UNDOING
Man Claiming TO Be Baltimorean
Arrested in P;ttsbur5 on
Swindling Charge.

PITTSBURG, July 25.-Crying for Just
one grain OF morphine after he had
been placed in a cell at central police
station last night, George Chesterfield.
twenty-five years of age, acted like a
Crazed man He had been arrested
charged with swindling foreigners with
the AID Of imitation jewelry. Chester
field. who IS good looking and well
dressed, says that he comes from q
respectable family in Baltimore All
his trouble in life. he says. has been
due TO the use OF drugs and liquor.
Just give me one more dose" he
begged again and again. I know Il
has brought me where 1 am. but there
is no hope for me now. and 1 may as
well keep Il up 10 the end"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
YOUNG MARION
KNOCKOUT VICTIM
Colored Woman Returns Dazed
Mrs. Clark to Hotel-Fier
levels Intact
levels Intact.

NEW YORK. July z5.-NIrs. H. I.
Clark, wife of a wealthy New Or
leans lumber merchant. who disappear
ell from the Victoria Hotel several days
ago, was brought 10 the hotel by a
cclored woman who said She had found
her wandering about Coney Island as
il daZed
DR.. Smith. OF West Twen:y-seventn
street. was called 10 attend Mrs. Clark.
who is young and pretty. He expressed
the opinion that knockout drops had
been administered to her, possibly IN a
glass of soda
Mrs. Clark is unable to give an a.
count Of her adventures after leaving
the hotel None of her Jewels. which
we're worth nearly 5000 were missing.
although much Of the money she had
was gone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
A GOOD DODGE

Senator Elzins was congratulated al
a Washington dinner On his hne new
yacht. the Marietta
From yachts 10 yachting clothes the
transition was easy, and Senator Tlkins
told I. story.
Ar old fellow ne said sat IN q
easide cafe. Ee had finished luncheon
be was now drinking champagne.
The sun Shone on the white sand.
the sea s;Darkled and every little while
the old follow ordered another cold half
bottle
With the third order he said uneasily
TO the waiter:
Waiter, is my nose getting red2i'
Yes. sir. the waiter answered. IF
Is, sir. L sorry to say. sir
That won't do said the old fellow
hat won do at all Waiter, send out
and get me yachting Cap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
DANCE FOR CLERKS
DISTRICT PLAN
Suggested as Christening of
New Building Candidates
for Leader of German.

As an evidence Of appreciation Of their
labOrs during the last fiscal year and
In celebration CT the transfer Of ths
District government 70 its new home.
1t has been suggested that the Com
missioners give 10 the employees a
dance in the board room II the District
building
No mere suitable room for rhe dis
plaS OF Jerpsichorean graces can be
found within the District OF Columbia.
The floor VIII accommodate - couples
and the aicOve where the Commits
sioners viii preside al public hearings,
presents a splendid corner for the Gun
cealment Of an orchestra Those who
have the dance under considerable
suggest that the Marine Band be en-
gagged for the occasion If. however.
this does not meet with the approval
OF the powers that be, a stllnged O.
chestr3 may be substituted.
In the consideration OF the details
there is one thing which IS giving the
promoters food for serious thought.
The leader Of the german is 10 BE- de-
cided upon. and there are many upou
whom the honor would fall with grace.
The list OF bachelors in the service
OF the District Government is a long
one. and there are also a number OF
Benedicts whose presence would lend
al air 10 any function.
Among the bachelors are Capt Will
lam Kelly. Assistant Engineer Com
missioner, Louis G. Wilson. Of the
board OF Assistant Assessors c 3
Hume, Engineer OF Highways and
Ralph Pratt. secretary. 10 Commission
er West. To decide among these e.
igibies IS akin 10 choosing the most
beautiful from among a cluster or
American Beauty Roses
Commissioners Mcfarland West. and
NOTION have nor as Yet been, consult
ed. but Il they lend their approval
the dance WIZ be one OF the society
events Of the year.
"Tff'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
WOMEN CAST VOTES
IN STAID ANNAPOLIS
Taxpayers Defeat Proposed S4O,-
600 Loan for Improvements
to Town.
to Town.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. July 25.-with
women exercising their right to vote.
the two-day special election closed here
last night, when the taxpayers of the
town rejected the $4,000 issue of rnu-
nlcipal bon1s provided for in an en-
aiding act Of the legislature
The voting by the women was n de-
clced novelty. and many unusual mis-
takes occurred. but on the whole neu,
voters did well The vote was light
not more than 25i ballots being cast
out of 100 taxpayers.
Wo issues of bonds were voted on.
one for $4,000 for street improvements
and the other Of $4,000. for the remod-
cling Of the City Hall Both were de-
fCated