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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
MR.. WILEY BETTER
AFTER BAD NIGHT

Representative a. y. W1es Of Ala
bama. who has been i'll for some time
at his apartments in the Metropolitan
Hotel, was reported as being improved
today, although spending a restless
night.
Representative Wiley is. suffering with
infiammatOry rheumatism and cOmplica-
lions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
Clerks ReSorting to Every
Expedient Until Vacation
Shall Furnish Relief.

The warm weather Of tho past few
days has led many of the Government
officials 10 install a number of time
saving and heaIth-preserving devices.
The electric fans have been started
whizzing and all the customary cooling
appliances and apparatus brought Into
play.
In the PCstOfhCe Department some OF
the officials have invented interesting
appliances that are calculated TO MAKE
life worth living. and Government bust
ness worth while.
Success of Invention Assured.
Specifications and blue prints have
been prepared by George +. Shaw. as
sistant superintendent OF the PostOfnce
department buildings. for an attach
rlent to be placed on the telephone re
ceiver in the office Of the auditor. The
..sw device is expected TO prove great
warm weather arrangement and Ne
much IN demand by other Government
officials as soon as It's use and versa
Utility is known.
The clerks are resorting 10 every ex-
pCdient 10 keep cool at their daily tasks
until the vacation period shall furnish
relief.
The Saturday half holidays that VIII
come with July arc looked forward 10
with as much pleasure as the weary
traveller across tho Sahara welcomes
a oasis. It is the thirty days vaca-
-.on and the scenes at the seashore
or the pleasant spots and cool places
back home" however. that hold the
attention OF the clerks and forms the
greatest part OF their daily reveries as
they work and perspire in the less at
tractive rooms Of the departments
July and August are the months that
viii see the bulk Of the Government
clerks hieing themselves 10 vacation
points and the daily grind In the de
partments Will be reduced TO The mini
mum Of output and energy. as those
left behind Will lack the heart and in
spiratiOn to wOTk hard at the routine
business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
spend Memorial pay at Antietam.

$3.50 TO keedysville Uor Antietam) and
return. via Baltimore & Ohio on special
train leaving Union Station 1880 a. m,
May SO. Returning leave Keedysvillc
500 .. m. arrive Washington 10;45 ?. m.
same day.-AdV-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-26
Time Fable Are ConsuIted.

Railroad time tables are being con-
suited at convenient perio0z. ana the
attractions. tho prices, the accJmmoda-
tions, and everything that should be
known I'm selecting a place for a va
cation or an outing are being ascer-
tanned.
The clerk. as a rule. will pay for his
own vacation. except that Uncle Sam
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
WILL HUNT IN AFRICA.
President and Son Kermit Plan for
Journey in 1909.

with the definite announcement yester-
day that President Roosevelt and his son
Kermit would leave New York for Cairo
in April. 1909. for the Presidents African
hunting trip. politicians here Immediately
began discussing Mr.. Roosevelt's plans
with relation 20 their bearing on the
third-term possibility.
II was the general verdict that the
Presidents coming trip was the strong
est kind of an indication that ne rigidly
adhercs to his determination not to ac-
cept a third-term nomination in any cir
cumstance.
The story that Mr.. Roosevelt was to
leave the country at the conclusion OF
his term Ct Office has been printed be-
fore. Now more definite confirmation Of
q comes. Il has been positively stated
that Mr.. Roosevelt and his son would
leave in April 1909. as soon as the neces-
sary arrangements for the departure
could be made after March T.
The President hopes to bring back from
the African forests specimens Of every
species OF big game to be had there.
Correspondence I'm relation 70 getting
the outfit in Africa already is under way.
The exact size Of the hunting party. num-
Der of guides and retainers. and animals.
has not been decided. The President will
take with him an assortment of guns
which he will require.
During the absence of the President in
Africa. Mrs. Roosevelt and other men,
beers Of the family will remain at the fam
lily home az Sycamore Hill. Oyster Bay.
The President will devote much of his
time to the study Of the habits of ami
mails. collecting material for a book.
which II is believed he VIII write upon his
return.
In washington his determination %
write a book is taken as an indication
that the President intends by gathering
information at first hand and describing
what he sees of animal life to refute some
Of those writers whom he has termed
nature fakers.' with whom he has had
disputes.
The President, Il Is pointed out. wishes
TO put himself outside the limit OF the
numberless influences TO make requests
of his successor in office, which. without
doubt. he would find on all sides If he
remained.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
DAHLMAN CLEARS BRYAN
Knew Nothing of $4,000 Gift, and
Supported Parker Loyalty.
Cowboy Mayor Does Not Know
Where Money Came from, I'm
less from National Committee.

Omaha, Nebr.. June 5.-Reiterating that
he got $4,000 from New York IN the cam
paign Of 1904 and that he spent the entire
amount in a vain effort TO elect George
Washington Berge governor of Nebraska,
Mayor Dahlman. national committeeman
from this State, says that he does not
know or care where the money came
from, and that, as far as he knows. it
might have been Ryans money.
The mayor is confined TO his bed by i'll
ness. but welcomed an interview and a
chance 20 state his part in the transac-
ton.
I have not seen Bryan or talked with
him. said pahlman but / would advise
him not TO send back that $4,000. II is
none Of his affair
'As 1 said before. Sheehan offered help
in Nebraska. That was before the State
convention. and I told him that / could
not tell what the show was for carrying
the State for Parker until after it was
held. When tbs convention was held
saw that there was no use in working
for Parker in Nebraska. and wrote Shee-
han 10 that effect
In october / saw there was nope OF
electing Berge. so l called in T. s. Allen.
chairman of the state committee. and
told him l had earlier in the campaign
been offered New York money, and asked
him II he had the time TO go to New
York and see Chairman Taggart and Uri
Woodson. OF Kentucky. secretary OF the
committee. and see II he could get some
help.
well. Allen went to New York and
saw them. but he did not bring the money
back with him. The $4,000 was sent later.
in three different payments. The checks
were not signed by w. +. Sheehan or T..
+. Ryan. but by the treasurer Of the
committee OF course Ryan and Shee-
han may both have contributed to the
national campaign fund. but the men
got and the money 1 spent in the State
campaign all came from the national
committee. and not from either Of these
two men.
Il reahirm that Mr.. Bryan knew moth
ing Of the transaction, and also that he
campaigned for Parker from the very
start.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06

down. Taft men have gone into the high
ways and byways and have unearthed all
things political in the last half year
Proves Presidents strength.
Why. then. say the third term prophets.
should these men OF all men show per-
sistently that they fear cry for Mr..
Roosevelt which cannot be hushed? The
very fact that they are alarmed is taken
to be a most subtle tribute to the I'M
denied statement that Mr.. Roosevelt is
not out Of the running and will not be.
1t is understood that in the next few
days the President will receive a large
number Of letters. urging that he again
be a candidate Washington man who
Is usually well Informed received word
yesterday that such communications
might be found at the White House al
most any Day now.
These letters, and Of appeal. will not be
from individuals alone. 1t is asserted. but
will represent the feeling of men who are
prominent in business and affairs. While
they are not all coming from the East.
they are not all coming from the extreme
West. but will reveal the attitude of the
Middle West as well
Can BE Made to Take II.
It is certainly true that Mr. Roosevelt
viii maintain that position Of rejection
which he has now upon three occasions
resorted to, but these letters, while they
cannot make him go beyond his word
may serve to show how the people are
regarding the outcome of the Chicago
meeting
As Mr.. Lands said in the Pittsbure
interview, Mr.. Roosevelt cannot rur
away il the convention dominates him
Instead. even in spite OF his close con
nectlon with the theater OF Republican
politics, the convention, II Il takes this
step. will run away from him. and hC
cannot then go backward.
Altogether the third termers had bet.
ter case yesterday than they had the
day before. and will have a still better
one to-day. Next week-who knows?-
perhaps the case will be completed, and
the people will have rendered the verdict
IN spite OF the opposition of many of tn,
more conservative Of the Republican
leaders.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
NAMES CRANE FOR CHAIRMAN
Chicago Tribune, Taft Organ, Fa.
vors Bay State Man.
Editor Says He l. the One Leader
Who Can Combine All
Forces.

Chicago, June 5.-The Chicago Tribune.
a strictly Taft organ. this morning edi-
torially named Senator Crane as chair
man Of the next national committee.
Thus: The logic Of events and political
evidence. 50 far as political evidences
have any value indicate that the dele
gates 20 the Republican national con-
ventiou viii name a certain man for the
Presidency.
BE that as it may, it Is important that
the next national committee and the can
didates Of the convention should unite
for the selection Of the committees chair
man the man best able 20 manage the
campaign. He must be a man Of eXecu-
tive ability; he must be a capable poll
tician: he must command the respect OF
the business interests and of the whole
country; he must possess that tact which
will enable him 10 make different leaders
and their followers forget past differ
ences and unite for a common purpose.
The eyes Of the party are turning to-
ward such a man.
winthrop Murray Crane. Of MaSsachu-
sets, has been successful in business. He
understands the people, as is shown By
his dealings with his own employees and
the adjustment of a serious strike while
he was governor of Massachusetts. Mr..
Roosevelt wanted him for his Secretary
Of the Treasury. but ne was not able 10
serve. He was elected 10 the Senate In
1904 and in four short years he has be-
come one Of the most influential men in
that body. possessing the confidence OF
what may be called the two wings OF the
Republican party.
That he has been opposed 10 Secre-
tary Taft's nomination IS no reason why
he should not be chairman of the national
committee and manager of Taft's cam
paign. He would be equally mt 20 manage
the campaign If any other nan was nomi-
mated
Senator Crane did not wish to discuss
the Tribune editorial
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
IDENTIFIES HUSBANDS SKULL
Chicago WOman's Spouse a Victim
of Mrs. Belle Guinness.
Bodies Again Dug Up Further
Search for COrpSes Is
Vow Planned.

Laporte, Ind. June 5.-But a few days
ago Coroner Mack ordered the burial in
the pauper field Of the skele-O ns dug from
cofinless graves in the private cemetery
OF Mrs. Belle Guinness.
This afternoon, in answer to the earnest
peadings of Mrs. Benjamin CARING. Of
Chicago. wife of an insurance official of
some prominence, the graves in the
pauper field were opened, and the skele-
ton forms OF Mrs Guinness victims were
again exposed to view to enable' the
Chicago woman TO identify. If possible
the body OF her husband This she was
practically able 10 do, finding a skull
which tailed with the contour of her
husbands head Then, to add TO the
identification, Mrs CARING found the
three missing teeth, which she wrote Cor
oner Mack would be practical evidence
that Mr.. CARING shared the fate of other
visitors to the Guinness house.
CARING left Chicago a year ago for
Laporte. telling his wife that ne had Sc
cured splendid investment through a
rich widow. He was enthusiastic over
the plan, having borrowed several thou
sand dollars from Chicago men whom
he had interested In the scheme. At the
same time, he had in his possession
$1,000 belonging to an insurance company.
Il have evidence not yet submitted to
the coroner" said Mrs CARING. which !
believe will enable intelligent action in a
further search for bodies. l did not con-
slider this evidence important after my
husband disappeared, but now l realize
that il is of the utmost value
Sheriff Smulzer said to-day: Z fee
positive that there are more bodies buried
on the farm. and now that funds have
become available, we shall pursue &
broader system of search. Mrs. CARING
case is TYPICAL of several that now cal
for immediate investigation
The barn will be moved Monday.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. s. Dept. q Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Washington. Friday. June 5 lQ0s-8 n


Washington, Friday June s. 1865 p. m
Low pressure continues over the western half II
the country. except on the North Pacific coast
and there were more showers in the Missouri Val
ley and the Northwest Showers also continued in
the East Gulf and South Atlantic States: else
where the weather was fair
Temperatures have changed but little. and as
mle. thCy do not differ greatly from the seasonal
average.
The food situation in the Red River above shrcre-
port continues critical and urgent warnings have
been issued 70 protect life and property from danger
from any possible breaks in levees. Critical condi-
tons viii continue fer az least zen days longer.
Showers win continue Saturday in the North
western States. probably extending Saturday
night Sunday into the extreme Uppcr
Mississippi Valley and the Western Upper Lake
region. There will also be showers Saturday
along the South Atlantic coast and on Saturday
and Sunday in Eastern Florida. and probably in
the eastern portion q the Middle Plateau: else
whore the weather viii be generally fair saturday
and Sunday
Temperature changes will not BE- marked
The winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coast will BE- light % fresh eas,erlyi on
the South Atlantic coast light On fresh northeast
20 east. the East Gulf coast light 70 fresh east
to southeast: on the West Gulf coast fresh south
east TO south, and the Great Lakes fresh east
10 southeast
Steamers departing Saturday FOR European ports
Will have light 10 fresh easterly winds with fair
weather 20 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06

Atlanta, Ga. June 5.-The defeat OF
Gov Hoke Smith for a second term by
Joseph NJ. Brown by a majority of 1856
is being variously interpreted.
The friends of Gov. Smith claim that
he was defeated by a combination OF the
-prohibitionists and the railroads,
aided by the discomfort consequent on
the panic and the politicians. whom
Smith overthrow two years ago.
The supporters OF Brown claim that
Gov. Smiths defeat is protest of the
people against the threat which he has
been making against corporations. 1t
was not so much what Gov. Smith has
done as what he threatened TO do,
Not Confined to Sections.
The panic and prohibition in the large
cities aided. but the result is being in
terpreted as a desire for a return TO a
moro temperate mood in dealing with
vested capital.
A remarkable feature Of the election is
that the revolt was confined TO no Sec
ton. 1t was as manifest I'm the country
districts as in the cities. The farmers at
tributed the fall in cotton to the bust
ness depression. and they apparently
credited the radical politicians with re-
sponsibllity for the business depression.
Brown carried SO counties and Smith
carried CO. Two years ago Smith carried
l23 counties, while his opponent got only 3.
smith still Hopeful.
Gov. Smith made the following state
ment:
Il will not az this time discuss the
forces that brought about our temporary
defeat. Those principles are as sound
and necessary to good government in
the future as they We're when approved
at the ballot box TWO years ago.
Time VIII vindicate them.
while we accept the result as con-
elusive for the present year. we will not
lose courage.
I'VE must seek still TO ratify the dis
franchisement amendment al the October
election.
we must remain steadfast in our devo-
ton 20 purity IN election and government.
and 20 the rights OF the masses OF the
people"
Georgia's delegation in Congress re-
mains unchanged with the exception that
Representative r. B. Lewis. Of the Third
district. was defeated for reelection by
Dudley NJ Hughes
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
MCCLELLAN WINS, BY ESTIMATE
Hearst Recount Gains, at Present
Rate, Won't Give Plurality.

New York. June 5.-Forty-two more bal
lot boxes were taken to the Supreme
Court to-day by John T. DOoung. presi-
dent of the board of elections. and the
teners. under the supervision Of Justice
Lambert. resumed their work of recan-
wasting to determine whether Mcclellan
or Hearst was elected mayor of this city
in 1905
Up TO this afternoon Hearst had gained
l13 votes in 125 election districts over the
official count.
That is an average Of votes to a dis
trict. Unless he does better than this the
1882 districts will give him a total in
crease of only 1.739 votes. Mayor McClel-
lan's plurality was 3.474.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
LENAHAN NOW FOR BRYAN.
PennsyIvanian Thinks Nebrnskan
Sure of Nomination.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. June 5.-Representa-
tive John r. Lenahan, Of this city. who
made such a hot anti-Bryan speech at
the recent Democratic State convention,
returned from Washington to-oay, and
said that Bryan has the nomination
THAT is my opinion" he said, but It
does not alter the fact that he is unde-
sirable. and may prove fatal TO the
party for the third time.
Il want nothing, and would ask moth
ing, from Bryan or any one else who
may be chosen as the Democratic candi-
date for the Presidency. What I said then
believe now. and it was for the best in
terests OF the Democratic party. county,
State and national"
Mr.. Lenahan. being a Democrat. win.
vote for Bryan.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06

Several events OF the past few days
are interpreted by men who are we'll in
formed rs showing that sentiment favor
able to Mr.. Roosevelt's again being
candidate for the Presidential nomina-
ton. instead OF growing less marked, is
in reality growing stronger and more
clearly defined
The attitude Of Republicans OF Georgia
is one instance OF this change, or rather
Of concrete expression of something
which has hitherto been left unsaid. In
spite Of protests from the Taftites. the
Georgia situation is troubling.
The detection Of two or more prominent
West Virginians at time so close to the
selection by the Chicago convention Of the
party's candidate is another incident
which is pointed to by the persons who
are loath to believe that Mr. Roosevelt
viii. or rather, can. decline a prefer
made in good faith.
Lnndis' Statement Factor.
The declaration of Representative
Charles B. Lands. of Indiana. made to
a Pittsburg newspaper man, which. In
effect. was that Mr. Roosevelt could not
dodge the nomination il the convention
decides for him and then adjourns Is
another link in the chain which advo-
Gates Of the third term are now forging
In addition to these facts, all OF which
are more or less indicative Of the senti-
ment OF portions of the country, the
well-known desire of the West for Mr.
Roosevelt is to be taken into considera-
ton in trying TO arrive at a conclusion
regarding the third-term idea.
News from Chicago that the specter
Of a nomination forced upon Mr. Roose-
welt is causing the Taft managers more
worry than the claims Of half a dozen
OF the allies" is another weather vane
which points where one other breeze is
blowing.
Taft's Attitude n Puzzle.
Persons who are out-and-out third
termers wonder why Mr. Taft. Of all
men, should be worried about the possi-
bllities OF Mr.. Roosevelts taking the
nomination. 1t IS true that no one has
found that the Secretary Of War Is per-
sonally losing any great amount OF sleep
over the third-term proposition. but it Is
taken to be most significant that his
managers are concerned.
1t IS not quite understood why the men
who are trying 10 put Mr.. Tafts name
in the first place upon the ticket. and
should Of necessity know every move OF
the whole game are puzzling their heads
over the possibility Of a shift from their
candidate. who they acclaim as already
chosen. 20 the President
It Is asserted that one Of the reasons
for this uneasiness is that the Taft mana
gers, more than any one else. have
sounded the country and know that there
is a Roosevelt sentiment which will not
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
Rnr Bitten br Dog.

While passing through Washington cir
Gle to his home. 1908 Twenty-fourth street
northwest. about 9:45 o'clock last night.
William Stack. fifteen years old. was
bitten on the hand by a stray dog. He
was taken TO his home. where he re-
ceived medical treatment. The dog showed
symptoms of rabies. and was shot by
Policeman Grant, of the Third precinct.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
Instruct for Bryan.

Goochland Court House. Va. June g.
At meeting held at the Goochland
Court House to-day. delegates to the
Roanoke convention were instructed to
work for Mr.. Bryan and to vote for Mar
tin, Daniel. Swanson. and ]. HOge Tyler
as delegates-at-large to the Denver con-
vention. The resolution instructing for
Bryan caused considerable debate.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
G. A. R. MEN FOR TAFT.
Veterans Deprecnte Effort to Mis-
cOnstruc Secretary's Speech.

Veterans Deprecnte Effort to Mis-
cOnstruc Secretary's speech.
New York, June Sat a meeting held
to-day Of the Taft organization OF the
State Of New York. the following We're
elected members of the executive COM
mittee OF that body: Col. George a. Price.
Brooklyn. commander Of L. s Grant
Post. G. A. r.; A. G. Mills. commander
Lafayette Post: John L. Shepherd. MEM
Der OF L. S. Grant Post; Willis Mcdonald
post commander L. S Grant Post, and
Isaac H. Cary, a member Of the same
post.
In accepting membership these mem
bers OF the g. A. r. wrote that not only
were they in favor Of the candidacy Of
Secretary Taft. but that they deprecated
the efforts which had been made to mis-
construe the tenor of the Grant speech
which Secretary Taft made In this city
on Memorial Day
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06
DOLLIvER NOT ANXIOUS.
WOuId Rather he senator Than
Vice President Now.

Vice President Now.
Fort Dodge. iowa. June Ex-senator Dol
liver, when asked about tfrs report that
Taft would favor him for the Vice Pres
idential nomination. said he knew moth
ing about the move, and could not refuse
what had not been offered.
However, he made it clear that his seat
In the Senate, which he holds until 1913,
Is comfortable enough 70 suit him.
II would not want 10 belittle the honor
OF being Vice President" he said. 1T
is a great dignity and honor. but change
does not appeal 10 me- 1 want rest and
repose this summer, and have no desire
to plunge into the national campaign in
that way"
Asked about the wave OF reaction"
talked about in the press, Mr.. Dolliver
said:
THE people are thinking soberly. 1t
is natural that they should. with 100000
freight cars idle on the sidetracks. 1t
does not mean that the wise measures
of President Rosevelt's administration
will be repealed, but that they will slow
down the pace a little"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-06

Midnight. s. ? a. m. q a. N. 55:6a. m. 90;
a. m. g.; 10 a. m. 20; Il noon. II: 2 p m. II:
4 p m. e; p m. =; p. m. r. 10 D. m. 66.
Maximum. Is minimum. S.
Relative humidity-s A. m. 90; ? p. m. 81; r m.
r. Hours II sunshine 1919. Per cent Of possible
sunshine 100.
Temperature same date last year-Maximun. T:
minimum. Sc