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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
Acid and AIkali
In the Stomach
Digests the Food Naturally If In
Right Proportion; Ii Not;
Then Dyspepsia.

Acid and alkali make up the liquid
known as gastric juice, which digestA
your food.
If through abuse Of the stomach. or
weakness of blood or through scores
Of other causes this gastric juice IS net
made up correctly Of acid and alkaus
your stomach cannot digest food.
Such a stomach then acts as q pit
where the food lies, fermeuts, decays,
is thrown on at last either into the in
testines or is VOmited from the system.
II thrown into the intestines a large
proportion OF it IS taken up and passed
into the blood for the intestines are
covered on the inside surfaces with
millions Of little mouths which are
placed there 70 suck up nOurishment for
the blood.
You may readily see that If instead
OF good rich nOuTishment, there Is vile
poisonous fermented bile and acid, these
same little mouths suck some OF IL by
necessity and pass IL into the blood.
The blood IN turn throws T. OF and the
system is Immediately placed in an i'm
perfect state.
The blood is weakened, the tissues
lose strength, the skin becomes dis
eased and mau IN general suffers in q
score OF places.
Then again the blood furnishes gas
trio juice 10 thu stomach. for when ths
gastric juice Is not needed for digestive
purposes It goes back to the blood.
When food comes into the stomach the
nerves along the Alimentary Canal and
IN the mouth signal the brain for help
and the blood Immediately furnishes
sufficient gastric juice TO 20 the work
well and quickly.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets 20 into the
stomach, balance the gastric juice. d.
gest the food, are taken Up by the
blood. puTides IT, and when the food
comes again to the stomach a natural
gastric juice OF right proportion greets
Il and does its work perfectly. After
a time these little tablets restore Ma
ture, build up the gastric juice and
there IS no longer dyspepsia
Every druggist carries them IN stock
price 50c; every druggist and 1900 pny-
siCians will attest their word TO the
merit Of these tablets. Buy a box now
and relieve your stomach at once. or
send as your name and address today
and we viii send you Immediately by
mail a sample package free. Address
T. A. Stuart Co. $50 Stuart Bldg, Mar
shall, Mich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
CaStro'S Forts Preparing
For Dutch Demonstration

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, Get. 26.-
President Castro IS standing firmly by
his decree OF May IA, prohibiting the
transshipment OF goods for Venezuelan
ports at Curacao. according TO todav's
advices from Caracas.
Castro's determination is evinced in
his answer to the second Netherlands
note, returned more than a month aeo.
but just made public. Castro asks the
Netherlands to send an accredfted
agent TO Curacao 10 arrange a settle
ment Of difficulties between the two
governments.
The Venezuelan government, in an
ticipation OF a demon stration by Hol-
land on November /, has completed
the preparations for the defense OF La
Guayra- The guns in The forts in the
mountains above La Guayra have been
put IN readiness and ali the forts are
heavily stocked with ammunition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
MORE MACHINE GUNS
DESIRED FOR ARMY
General Bell Urges That Com
pany Be Attached to Every
Regiment.

A machine gun company, 10 be at
tached TO each regiment in the stand
ing army of the United States. is
strongly recommended IN report laid
before President Roosevelt today by
Gen. j. Franklin Bell, chief OF stan.
Capt. John II. Parker has been at
ing with the guns. 1t is his opinion
and also the opinion Of General Bell,
that the introduction Of machine guns
would not only be practical but highly
effective IN connection with the work
of the army. President Roosevelt has
long been of the opinion that the arl-.s
should have a well organized machine
gun service. and he has displayed such
interest I'm the experiments conducted
by Captain Parker that he will prob
ably incorporate the officers recon-
mendation in his next message to
Congress-,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
Young Couple Spring Surprise;
Announce Secret Marriage
Wedding of Miss Ida NJ Gould and John Parsons Both
Government Employees in Baltimore Last Tues
day Leaks Out

When Miss Ida NJ. Gould, a clerk IN
the Treasury Department, returned 10
her home, 304 Eleventh street southwest,
last Tuesday afternoon, she gave no
sign that the most important event in
her life had come to pass that day.
Neither did tho family of John Par
sons, a clerk in the Department OF Com
merce and Labor. notice any change in
him when he returned from office to his
home at 1906 B street southwest But
the license clerk in Enicott City might
have told their mutual friends a lit Of
news, for Miss Gould and Mr.. Parsons
were married that day in the little
Maryland town.
Miss Gould left her home as usual
last Tuesday for Office and Mr.. Parsons
aid the same. Nobody seems 20 know
just where they met or even II thav
travelled together TO ELLIOTT City. But
the nuPtial knot was tied and they re-
turned 10 washington in time to be In
their respective homes at their accus-
toned hour.
Not a word was said to the father Of
the bride, w. II. II. Gould. neither was
the family OF the groom taken into the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
BRAVERY OF POLICE
SAVES TEN PERSONS
Families Carried From
Burning Tenement to
Place of Safety.

NEW YORK, Oct. a.-Bravery Of
four Bath Beach policemen early today
saved the lives OF ten persons IN. a fire
which destroyed the thrse-stoTy tene-
.nent at 1892 Bath avenue.
Lieut.. James Fogarty led the rescuers
into the burn ng building. and when es-
cape was cut of by the stairs. ne. with
Serst Fred KavanaUBh and Policemen
John AIcGrath. and Joseph Coney car
Tied the families Of Jacob Levey and
Joseph Lukatsky 10 ths roof. They
were passed TO safety on an adjoining
building.
Joseph Mesarra was stricken by apo
plexy during the excitement. and fell,
fracturing his skull. He Is dying.
Joseph KeEgr. his wife and four chill
dTen We're saved.
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THE Observation-Disclosures MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1908

secret. and the next morning Mrs. Par
sOPs went 10 her Office In the Treasury
and Mr.. Parsons 10 his IN the Depart
ment Of Commerce and Labor and not
a word was SAID about the ltttIo slip
both had given their friends the day
before.
Time went on and IT seemed as II the
secret was safe with these two until
such time as they desired TO let IL out
But fate, that plays so many tricks on
those who would turn the tables on IL,
stepped in and put into the hands OF
Mrs. Parsons father a Baltimore pa
per. Almost the first thing his eyes
fell on yesterday, as he scanned the
pages of the paper, was marriage
license issued TO Ida NJ. Gould and John
Parsons. both Of Washington. There
was no mistake Mr.. Gould felt sure,
but he called his daughter TO him, and
the secret was out
The bride was given just . Oh a sCOld-
ing as she used to get whe.. she was a
little girl, but the parental blessing was
soon forthcoming. and today Mr.. and
Mrs. Parsons are announcing their mar
rage 10 their friends.
Mrs. Parsons Is secretary OF Ruth
Chapter. No. l, OF the order OF the East
ern Star, and is well known in local
fraternal circles. Mr.. and Mrs. Par
sons are both popular clerks in their
respective offices and are receiving
host or good wishes today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
BIsh Cloths.

The careful housekeeper has a
drawer ~ the kitchen, well stocked
with dish cloths of various sizes and
textures. Cheese cloth, unbleached
cotton and heavy linen crash make the
most satisfactory ones while pot rings
are much in favor for greasy kitchen
utensils. To keep dish cloths per-
feCtly clean, soak for ten or twenty
minutes each time after the dishes are
washed in lukewarm water to which
has been added a teaspOOnful of Gold
Dust washing powder, then scald,
rinse and hang in the sunshine or
fresh air to dry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
LUTHERAN PASTOR
HEAD OF CLASSES

The. Rev. John T. Huddle, pastor Of
ST Paul's English Lutheran Church,
was elected temporary superintendent
OF the Mt Pleasant Branch OF the Sum
day School Of that Church yesterday.
The meeting for the election OF Of
hcers Of the newly organized Sunday
school was held IN St. Stephens
Church, Fourteenth and Irving streets.
The other officers elected were George
F. Muth. DR.. ". ". Stewart, and Ed
win s. ClarkSon. assistant superintend-
ents; Paca Oberlin, recording secretary
A. Mob. Peoples, corresponding secre-
tary;. Robert c. Kremer, treasurer;
Carroll Zepp. librarian, and George 7.
Muth, choirmaster.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
.STORK PAYS VISIT
TO AN AMBULANCE
Baby Is Born as Mother Is
Being Rushed to Hospital
in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. oct. 26.-There was
a hurry call sent into the West Jersey
Homeopathic Hospital this morning
from Broadway and Benson street and
an ambulance went bowling away at a
high clip.
Arriving at the place tse physicians
found a woman sitting on a doorstep
and a man pacing the walk eXciseIIy.
The woman was III and they helped her
into the ambulance and started toward
the hospital On the way the stork
appeared and the wagon took one more
passenger TO its destination.
At the hospital 1t was learned that
the woman was Mrs. Alma Brown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
AFFRONT
INCENSES BRITISH
If Seized Vessel and Grew
Are Not Released He Is
Near Trouble.

LONDON, Oct. 2s.-England is today
preparing to deal witt an iron hand
with President Castro and the Vene-
zuelan government ovtr the seizure Of
a British ship and the Imprisonment OF
Its crew.
The British minister at Caracas has
been requested to make a full report If
the matter, pending the receipt of
which the foreign office viii make no
move.
II the minister reports the action as
another OF Venezuela's affronts, a de-
mand for the release of the prisoners
and a large indemnity will be made
forthwith If the demand is refused,
England will send a squadron Of ships
10 venezuela AMI enforce her demands
without unneceg5 ary delay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were
issued today:
To Henrietta J. Rupert, for one two
story brick dwelling at 500 Twenty
fourth street mort Invest: architect and
builder, J. NJ. Dunn; estimated cost,
s. 500.
Tc James ". Simpson. for one two
story frame dwelling at 1913 Mckinley
street: architect, G. s. Ruesson; builder.
James NJ. Simpson: estimated cost 500.
To James II. Simpson. for one JwO-
story frame dwelling at 31s5 Mckinley
street; architect, G. S. Ruessons build
CT. James N. Simpson: estimated cost,
5000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
Eighteen-Year-Old Brooklyn
Lad Says Captors Want
ed Him to Steal.
WALKS TO CAPITAL
FROM RICHMOND
Tells Police He Was Taken From
Home on Long Island by Rough
Men Who Drank.

Robert II. BurchelI. the eighteen-year-
old boy who walked into Police Head
quarters and told a thrilling story about
being kidnapped in the streets of New
York, followed by a sensational escape
from his capJOrs in Richmond, Va, this
morning was taken TO his home in
Brooklyn, n. Y, by Charles A Baker,
a representative Of the shoe manufac-
turing firm Of George Baker & Son,
Brooklyn. Mr.. Baker is a personal
friend OF the boys father, who is said
% be a welI-tO-dO merchant
Il have known the BurcheH family
for years." said Mr.. Baker. and I be-
Iieve that every word Robert has ut
tered is the truth. His family lives at
$50 Jefferson avenue. Brooklyn. and /
am going TO see that he gets back home.
safely. Robert is a good boy and his
habits are the very best. I know that
he would not run away voluntarily"
Il was on my way homo from work
Thursday afternoon" said the boy this
morning, when I stopped on a corner
TO talk with a friend. AS 1 started on
my way again, a cab drove up TO the
curb, and two men jumped out.
Cloth Over His Head.
They threw a cloth over my head,
and made me get into the hack. 1 think
there was chIorofOrm or something else
that made me sleepy on the cloth, as
l can not remember very distinctly
what happened. The next thing I knew
we were at the ferry, and the men made
me accompany them 10 Jersey city. l
guess 1 was too frightened to try 10 get
away. They guarded me very close,
and I was afraid TO say anything TO
any Of the people around us"
The boy says that the men made him
get on train for Washington. and the
trio entered the dining car. When they
sat down at a table, one OF the men
told him % steal some of the silverware-
This, the lad says, he refused to do,
whereupon the mer refused to allow
him to eat, unless he consented to put
ting some Of the articles Of silver in his
pocket.
They arrived in Washington about 9
o'clock Thursday night, and remained
ere over night, IN vacant house near
the Union Station. The following morn
ing they boarded a train fer Rlchmoho'
Goes to Cheap Hotel.
As soon as they arrived IN Richmond
he was taken to a room in a cheap
hotel. where the two men unfolded a
plan for robbing a number Of the
houses owned by wealthy residents Of
the capital Of the Old Dominion.
Both Of the men had been drinking"
said Robert. and in a few minutes the
one who remained in the room with
me fell asleep. I hurried from the
room and started TO walk to Washing
ton. I arrived in Alexandria yesterday
morning and called at the police sta
ton. ] was given a meal and put on
an electric car for this city, with In
structiOns to tell the Washington po-
lice what had happened 10 me"
Robert is a large boy for his age,
and looks to be twenty-one years old.
The police are unable 10 understand
how such an experience could. have
fallen TO the lot OF a boy who ap-
parently seemed to be able to take care
of himself No effort is being made TO
appTchend the two men whom he
claims kidnapped him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
LOOT FROM FRANCE
SOUGHT OVER HERE

A circular with a description OF the
valuable paintings and other articles
stolen last May from the ancient
Cathedral of Limoges. IN France, has
been received by the Washington
police.
The circulars have been sent broad
cast all over the world. and the police
departments OF all cities in every
country have been furnished with a de-
sCripuOu Of the loot. The police do
not think any Of the articles were
brought 10 this country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
LIE GALLIENNE BETTER.

NEW YORK. Oct. 26.-Dr. n. 3. Pot
ter. who IS attending Richard lie Cal
Henne, III IN Dr. Bulls sanitarium. %
East Thirty-third street. said that his
patient had passed a more comfortable
day and was resting easily Mr.. lie
GallIenue is suffering from double pncu-
mona and jaundice. He has been in
the sanitarium a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
KILLED BY ROBBERS.

PITTPBURG. oct 3-Hugh Nc
CURE, OF Camp Hill. a suburb, was
killed by highway robbers between that
place and Carnegie. He was rendered
unconscious by a blow on his head and
then thrown into the creek. where he
drowned. Mcclure had Just drawn his
pay and IS thought 10 have had about
$50 IN his pocket.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
REVIVAL IS HELD
BY ACTOR CONVERT
Methodist Protestant Church
Thronged to Hear Robert
L. Downing Preach.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, va. OCT. D.

Revival services We're opened yester-
day at The Methodist Protestant Church
and win continue this week The re-
vival IS being conducted by Robert /.
Downing, the converted actor.
A Mems Meeting was held IN the aft
ernoon. over 300 were present. A force
full address was delivered by Mr.. Down
ing
At the evening services the church
was filled TO overlooking. many persons
being compelled TO stand IN the vesti-
bule throughout the service. Mr.. own
ing took for the subject OF his s rmon,
"A Great Privilege" This evening his
subject viii be THE Old-slme Rel lgion."
The corporation court. Judge Louis c
Barley presiding, today las been busy
trying criminal cases. The first case
before the court and one which has oc-
cupled the attention Of the jury all
day. is that Of Edward Morris, indicted
FOR grand larceny. The cases Of EIar-
vey Lunsford and Charles Bean, in
dicted with Norris on the same charge,
Will follow. Morris is being represent
ed by Edmund Burke. s. O.. Brent,
commonwealth attorney, is cor duct
ms the prosecution.
Clerk OF the Courts Newell S. Green
away, who has been on touring trip
through Virginia for the benefit OF his
health, has returned. He is much i'm
proved
At the First Baptist Church yesterday
the Rev. W. +. Watson delivered two
interesting sermons. In the morning he
took for his subject The Kind OF Re
lgion Needed" and Ia the evening. "A
Young Mans Question; a Young Mans
Peril"
The remains OF William O'TooIe, who
died at the Alexandra Hospital from
the effects OF injuries received by falling
from a bridge at the Potomac yards,
were yesterday placed IN the vault IA
st. MaTy's Cemetery. Later they will
be sent 10 his late home in New York.
The funeral OF the late William Hart
bower, who died at his home IN Fair
fax county. across Hunting CI.e elk. last
Saturday night, viii be held from bis
home tomorrow afternoon at 3 clock.
The Rev. Father Cutler Of St. Mary
Catholic Church, will conduct the ser
vices The remains Will be placed IN
the vault in ST. Mary's Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
PLAGUE IN TERCEIRA.

LISBON, Oct. 25.-The bubonic plague
has broken out with redoubled violence
n TerCeira. one Of the Azores Islands,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-26
ILLEGAL.

"An infatuated constable. following an
actress, was arrested in Memphis"
Possibly he was trying to levy on her
affections without a writ"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-15
A PROFITABLE AMUSEMENT.

One OF the reasons why collecting"
appeals to 10 many persons, Of such
different temperament and position, IL
undoubtedly the element Of chance In
1.-THE possibility Of coming unexpect.
edly upon some great treasure. The
matter Is well illustrated by the story
OF postage stamp which has Just
been added to famous western c0llec.
ton. The stamp Is what Is known IA
a "'pOstmaster's provisional" and was
issued In Alexandria, virginia. In 1S47.
Three or four copies Of the same stamp.
printed on buff paper, were already
known, but this one Is printed on blue
and IL unique. The stamp was on an
old letter which had been preserved
merely for family associations The
owner of 1t CHANGED to show 1t to q
New York collector. who was honest
enough to tell her that 1t was Of con
siderable value. Another collector. an
old friend OF the family, offered two
hundred dollars for 1t; but the family
lawyer succeeded In selling 1t for -four
thousand dollars. Packages Of old let
tiers sometimes, although not often. he
come magic purses.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-15
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DO NOT
WANT IT,

Talk OF CONSUMPTION to Ill the Unit.
ed States army and navy naturally
brings the inquiry why conditions are
such that there are not plenty Of young
men willing and eager TO enter the
service Of Uncle Sam. Although yarl-
Gus theories have been advanced, few
of them are satisfactory. One gener-
ally accepted theory Is that young men
have been offered better inducements
In business life and that the financial
returns In other callings and vacations
are so much better that young men will
not enlist. While the salary may have
something 10 do with the small mum.
her entering the service of Uncle Sam
and while the wages should be increas-
ed so as 10 provide at least the
amount paid farm hand for labor,
there Is reason 10 believe that reforms
In the army and navy are needed In
order that recruits may be attracted.
The glamour OF army life would hold
young men II the privates were treat
ed as they should be, instead Of being
made to serve petty officers who wish
to show their authority, There Is too
much hunkeyism In both the army and
navy. and II something more Of dem.
Ocratic spirit existed between the men
and the officers, there would not be
the great number Of deserters as now
reported. Any young man who has
red blood In him objects to being made
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-15

n mental ana compelled to blackcn the
ating tasks that are often assigned
him. A conspicuous example Of the
insolence Of some of the petty officers
was shown n few years ago In Con.
necticut. when a private resented the
insult of n sergeant mt a theater by
shooting him. and the story Is well
known of Gunner Morgan In the navy
who was denied promotion because he
was not up In ball room etiquette. The
tendency Of some Of the officers to be
on dress parade was shown recently.
when objection was made to the as
signment Of the Philippine squadron
to Subig bay. which Admiral Dewey
urged was the most effective point for
service. the ridiculous argument being
advanced that this assignment would
deprive the officers Of the social privi-
leges of Manila. In the civil and
Spanish wars. men did not desert their
colors. Despite the carp!ng critics Of
the regular army. the volunteer SOL
der In the militia who wns treated
somewhat on an equality by his officers
was on hand when wanted. Disci.
pline IN the ranks II essential to ef.
fective service. but when OF duty a
feeling OF fellowship between officers
and men should be encouraged ns
tending to improve the morale OF the
army. America In democratic mn.
ton and must depend on the patriot.
ism Of Its citizens for defense In time
Of peril. But the tendency to make a
lot Of strutting peacocks out Of army
and naval officers and allow them to
wipe their feet on the private soldier
Ii rapidly bringing the military into
disfnvor. To invoke cOnscrIptlon would
be fatal. The American people would
never consent to II In time Of peace
and they would eliminate the present
standing army rather than force younp
men into the army now. Improve con
dltiOns surrounding the life OF the reg
ular soldier. stop the mOnarchinl fun
keyism. give the private chance e
advance. provide a system Of training
where he can reach even the positions
now held exclusively by West Point
graduates, and. above oil, inject 1T
tie democratic spirit into the army and
navy, and the young men Of the coun
try will do the rest.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-02-15
SURE SIGNS OF CIVILIZATION.

How general has become the impulse
to alleviate the sufferings of animals
Is shown by two recent occurrences In
Boston. In one case crowd of several
hundred persons watched for two hours
the struggles Of a pigeon to free itself
from string which had become wound
round Its leg, and held 1t suspended
from a cornice, Many OF the watchers
tried to- help, and all of them checred
heartily when the bird succeeded In
freeing itself. In the other case SER
geant Of police and patrolman worked
hard for fifteen minutes to rescue cat
that had fallen into a sewer.