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The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Flags at Half-MaSt,
Ordered BY District

In token of respect TO the memory Of
eX-President Cleveland. flags on all the
District buildings viii be placed at half
mast until after the funeral The fol-
lowing order was adopted today by the
Commissioners:
The Commissioners have learned with
deep regret Of the death at Princeton,
y. J. this morning. Of Grover Cleve-
land, twice President OF the United
States and who was the only survivor
Of those who had filled that Office.
In common with their fellOw-citizenS.
without regard 70 political parties. they
appreciate the public services Of Mr..
Cleveland, both while in office anc when
he was not IN Office. and the loss 20
his country involved IN his death.
They offer TO his family an express
sion Of sympathy from the National
Capital where he resided for eight
years and where his greatest work was
done In token OF respect 20 his mem
DRY the flags on all District government
buildings Will be half-masted from nU-V
until after the day of his funeral"
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Love of Nature
Told in Writings

''Nearness to Nature has an el-
evating influence upon heart and
character"
Mature is a school of al the
harder virtues"
'The real worth and genuine
ness of the human heart are
measured best by its readiness
to submit to the influences of
Nature and TO appreciate the
goodness of the Supreme Power.
This is the central point of my
philosophy in life"
"The wholesome sentiments
which spring from country life
are being overwhelmed by II
ambitions and tendencies tina,
flow out from our great cities"
Nothing that the wealth of
city can buy Will atone for the
loss of that American sturdiness
and independence which farm
and small town have so frequent
" produced"
Grover Cleveland's Writings.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

Cleveland was me OF the really great
men OF the century. ana his death Is
20 be regretted.
HENRY r. LYNN. President Of the
American Nati0~al Bank-The coming
OF Grover Cleyela ed into the life insur-
ance business al time when there
was "A loss OF confidence I'm the great in
surauce corporations Of the nation, gave
great confidence TO insured, and re-
moved a grave danger This was, per
haps. the GROWING effort OF his life.
although from the time OF his entrance
into politics DE proved himself an hon
est, faithful. and able man.
COMMISSIONERS NJ o r r O W.-The
death Of the only living ex-PTesident
VIII be the cause of deep regret To- the
country. Mr.. Cleveland was a man of
sincere. convictions, and the honesty OF
his purpose never was doubted
Throughout his two administrations he
demonstrated that he was not 10 be
swerved from the course he thought
was right President Cleveland was a
man whose worth viii be recognized IN
the history Of his country as time pro-
crosses
CHARLES =. BELL, president OF the
American Security and Trust Company
] knew him personally He not only
was a great Democrat, but a great
man
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CAPITAL MOURNS
FOR EX-PRESIDENT
CONTINUED from First Page

In my opinion he was one Of the great
est men ever developed In either party
ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY-In the
death of ex-PTesident Cleveland, the
country has lost a citizen whose wis
dom. courage. and patriotism were OF
the highest order. The whole country
and its interests were the subject OF
his UnremittinE industry and best eff
a strict performance of duty might
have upon his political fortunes. When
during his second administration. fina1-
cial disaster was impending, he met The
situation with decision and resource. il
a manner for which history viii give
full credit He believed in the useful
ness Of an efficient navy, and deemed CT
great Importance the character and
qualities Of naval commanders in whose
hands might at any time be placed
questions whose decision would involve
peace or war.
REPRESENTATIVE JAMES T
LLOYD, Chairman OF the Demo-
cratic Congressional Committee -
When Cleveland went out of the
White House, the bitterness IN
and out of the party had resulted in
his having few friends Since then,
however, he has won back his hold
on the country There is no doubt tina.
his administration viii go down in his
tory as a great administration, ana
that he viii be recorded as one oe our
greatest Presidents.
f. S. PARKER President Of the
National Metropolitan Bank-Grover
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
High Tribute Is Paid
BY Louisiana Leaders

NEW ORLEANS, June 2t--Prominent
men Of 10, Isiaua paid an eloquent trio-
Ute TO former President Grover Cleve-
land:
United states Senator 5. D. McEnery
said.
II always regarded Mr.. Cleveland as
a great man. the foremost statesman OF
the country. He was PATRIOTS, hide
pendent, ana courageous. Future MIS-
torians will place him as one Of the
great men OF the world, whose admins
tratiOn was one of the most brilliant
and statesmauIIke of the country"
Gov. J. L. Sanders wired Mrs. Cleye-
land today:
The people Of Louisiana mourn with
YOU in the loss of your distinguished
husband. The country has lost one OF
its greatest statesmen, and the south
one of its best friends"
Lieut.. Gov p. NJ. DambremOnt said;
The country has suffered tremen-
douS loss"
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
AUTO TAKES PLUNGE
WITH FIVE PERSONS
SkidS on Bridge, Smashes
Rail, and DasheS Into
River.

NEW YORK, June 24.-Five persons,
including two women and a tea-yesr-o-d
girl. narrowly escaped death yesterday.
when the automobile IN which. they were
riding shdded of a bridge into the
Sawmiu river. near Ut. Hope, on the
way 20 Yonkers-
IN the auto were Dr. and Mrs W r
Greene, OF . First avenue, At Yer
non; the doctors niece. Miss Esther
Greene. and Mr.. and Mrs. W. Shaw.
They were on their way 10 Liberty, y.
Y. where Mr.. Shaw. who is a patient
Of DR.. Greene, had been ordered for his
health
When the auto turned OF the Sawmi-
River road 20 Farragut road TO cross
the river and gain North Broadway.
Dr. Greene. who was driving. tried 10
reduce speed. But the brake clutch re-
fused 10 work and the machine dashed
through puddle and upon the planks
Of the bridge al fun speed The wet
wheels caused the auto 10 skid 10 the
left. and the left front wheel smashed
the rail- and ran OF the edge This
made the machine capsizs into the
water.
Fortu lately--the auto dropped into the
stream Oh its side and the occupants
were thrown out. The water is only
four feet deep at this point. and DR..
Greene quickly dragged Mrs Greene
ashore and then assisted in pulling on;
Mr.. and Mrs Shaw. The latter had
been struck across the breast by the
| splintered bridge railing and one Of heI
fingers was torn by a rusty nail
! Esther Greene had gone 20 the bottom
and on rising had hoated down stream
. face downward. She would have
| drowned had not z. Esterbr0ok, Tim
| othy Varlan. and Edward Shea dashed
! into the river and rescued her. II tool
more than an hour 10 restore her tC
/ consciousness.
After the wound In Mrs. Shaw's hand
had been cauterized and the Who'll,
party wrapped n blankets they returned
| 70 Mt. Vernon IN another automobile
/ There they chan yed into dry clothing
/ and last evening the interrupted jour
ney to Liberty vas resumed
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Coz. Glenn COMEDIES
With Friends Widow

RALEIGH. y. c.. June 4.-When
Governor Glenn was informed Of former
President Cleveland's death, he at once
dictated thu following telegram.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland. Princeton.
Princeton. n. J.: AS governor Of North
Carolina. and friel4 Of Mr.. Cleveland
I extend to you ny heartfelt sympathy
In your great loss.
''R. 3. GLENN"
The State and National flags are fly
ing at half-mast today in memory Of
the only Democratic President since the
war. Governor Glenn was nearer 10
Mr.. Cleveland perhaps than any man in
North Carolina, and felt his death
keenly.
Il was a personal admirer OF Mr..
Cleveland said the governor. "and
knew him WELL
Governor Glenn was a Presidential
elector for Mr.. Cleveland, and was ap-
pointed district attorney for western
North Carolina in 1898.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
ROUMANIA'S NEWSPAPERS.

There are 29S different publications in
Roumania. comprising 30 dailies, l25
weebHes, 1o1 monthlies, and 81 which
appear irregularly- Naturally BUcha-
rest, the capital. leads. with 150 publi-
cations 10 its credits dailics. 81 week
lies, 20 monthIies, and IS appearing at
intervals. After Bucharest come Doll.
with % publications, Braila, with Is,
and Jassy S-fth u
The total number Of publications han
dled by the Roumania postofflce in 1905
was 131,2lS,322 one newspaper sent out
during the year 2O.C00.0 900 copies; no
other daily paper sent out more than g.
Oh, 900.
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Continued from First Page)
between the kings Of fns-Ce
than in affecting the values Of particu-
lar issues.
Just in what manner the Street will
take cognizance of the death has not as
yet been decided. r. H Thomas. presi-
dent OF the New York exchange, de-
clined 70 make any statement. further
than 20 say that no time had yet been
taken to arrange for any sort Of me
mortal The board Of governors Of the
exchange, however, at its meeting this
afternoon viii undoubtedly pass resolU-
tons, and it may be that short sUspen-
ion Of business on the floor will mark
Wall Streets respect.
The absence Of Thomas F. Ryan. who
IS IN Europe, makes Il also a matter
of uncertainty in what manner Mr..
Cleveland's place on the board Of trus-
tees OF the Equitable Life will be filed.
Though for the past few months Mr..
Cleveland had b en- too I'll 20 take a
great part IN its government, his name
stood in the estimation OF thousands
OF pOEcyholders as a guarantee 4 fair
play" In the conduct OF its business
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
SHERIDAN WON'T COMPETE.

NEW YORK. June 24.-Martin Sheri-
dan viii not compete with the Ameri-
can team in the Olympic games at Lon
don next month.
1t was unoffcially given out today
thar for private reasons the great
weight-thrower will find Il impossible
10 leave the country az this time. What
the reasons are, Sheridan declined 10
say, but Il is understood among his
friends that he is about 10 be mar
ried and that the trip TO London would
seriously upset his wedding plans.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Poor Children and Aged Women
Guests on Gocers' Excursion

GO just as you are. you are All
right replied Secretary Gregory 70
the anxious little ones And a smile
overspread two innocent, dirt-stsiasd
faces. well worth the cost Of the whols
excursion.
But the evening as well as the morn
Of life was represented among the gro
GERS guests. for a score Of inmates OF
the Aged Women's Home. Sixth and
NJ streets northwest, were also among
those chose beaming faces exhibited
the pleasure the annual outing gave
them, and who entered JUS as happily
as did the children into tie pleasures
OF the day.
"GrOcers' Day
The grocers themselves. with the ex-
ception Of the vanguard which LEFT on
the morning boat. took the steamer for
Marshall Hail this afternoon al ?
O'Clock, and VIII Join their families there
for The afternoon. For six years the
last Wednesday in June has been
''Grocers' Day in Washington. and
practically every store in the city viii
be closed for the half day. Il Is
pensers OF the necessities OF life. and
their families. viii enjoy the breezrs AZ
Marshall Hail this afternoon and TO-
night The return trip viii be made ac-
eording 20 the pleasure Of the individual
eXcursiouist-
Athletic events. music. and dancing.
boating fishing and other pleasures
have been arranged for the entertain
ment OF the grocers and their visitors
On the return trip this afternoon re-
freshunents viii be served the 100 POOR
children who are the especial guests OF
the association
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Barefoot Tots Get Tickets.
ENGINE BLOWS UP;
KILLS THREE MEN

NEW BRUNSWICK. y J.. June "a
An explosion OF a pennsylvania Rail
road engine at SteIton. two miles from
here yesterday afternoon. caused the
for hours
The locomotive which exploded was
pulling a work train While going over
the crossing at SteItOu the boiler burst
The engineer was blown from his cab
ami so badly scalded and mangled that
he was hardly recognizable The nag
man standing ar the crossing was
knocked down by the force OF the ex-
plOsiOn. and scalded and nanglsd bv a
big piece OF steel that struck him on the
head J ne fireman suffered a ike fate
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
Governor HOke Smith
Expresses Deep Grief

ATLANTA, June 2A-Gov. Hoke
Smith. who was member Of President
Cleveland's Cabinet, was profoundly
moved when informed OF the death of
his former chief. He sGid:
I am deeply grieved to learn Of the
death Of Mr.. CleveirnG- He was one
Of the rare men that we in a genera
ton. His courage and devotion 10 his
convictions VI right had no irnit. He
reached conclusions after great DELHI
Grafton. and after obtaining all accessi-
BILE information; then immovably adj
hered 70 his conclusion.
He was big in brain and in body
Duty with him was the constant rule Of
conduct. There was a tender side To
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
BETTING IS LIGHT ON CANS
BOUT WITH NELSON
AT 10 TO6

CHICAGO, June 4--Betting on the
Gans-Nelson fight. which viii take place
on the Fourth OF July, is not over
brisk at the present odds-IO 10 sand
IN order TO stimulate Nelson's support
ers 10 action. some Of Cans friends
have offered 10 bet even money Cans
VIII knock the Dane out in twenty
rounds OF less.
1t is probable that the Nelsonites viii
be more than willing 20 avail themselves
Of this form Of speculation as Nelson
so far has proven 10 be immune from
knockout punches
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
A. E. DAVIS BURIED
BY VAUGHN CLASS

Funeral services for a z Davis. the
War Department clerk who was drown
ed near Baltimore sunday were held
this afternoon az ? o'clock n the chapel
OF Riley's undertaking establishment
The services were in charge OF the
Vaughn class
The Rev s H Greene. pastor OF Cal
vary Baptist Church, OF which W
Davis was a member. conducted the
services, and the Rev A " Graves.
OF the Vaughn class. held q short se-v-
ice al the grave IlreTmc1L was made
in Rock Creek Cemetery
Mr.. Davis has no relatives IN this
city A sister, his nearest relative, I've
ing in Seattle Wash, requested that hs
be buried here
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A Great Statesman
SAYS Vice President

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June 2i-Vice
President Fairbanks first learned Of the
death Of ex-Presidsut Cleveland by tele-
phone. The Vice President said:
Grover CIevgIaud's death removes
one Of our foremost citizens. He was
the best type of a statesman, level
headed and courageous. Neither rear
nor favor could sWerye him trom IlaL
course which his most enlightened jldS-
mem and conscience approved. Ills was
q rugged and wholesome lnnuence IN
public service and in private life.
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
S5Oo.ooo FOR A VAN DYCK.

LONDON, June 2.-Through the gen
crosby OF p. a p Widener. the Phila-
deiphia traction magnate. Philadelphia
viii become the home OF Van Dyck's
greatest painting, for which he is re-
ported 20 have paid $4,000. The paint
ing is that OF a woman with a negro
page holding her train, and is generally
recognized as the greatest painting in
the CattaneO collection
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

his character. fun OF love, ana noble
emotions. Those who Fuew MIN lat
slightly admired him Those close 10
him loved him
He w~s great President, and q
great American citizen
The Washington times., 1908-06-24

one Thousand Chtldreus poor IN TINS
worlds s goods. but rich in gratitude and
the joyousness Of youthful pleasure, are
guests today OF the Retail Grocers Pro
tective Association Of Washington. upon
their sixth annual excursion 10 Mar
shall Han The little guests left the
city, together with a number OF the
grocers ana their families. on the
steamer AacaIester at 10 o'clock this
morning. and viii return at intervals
during the afternoon
An animated scene was presented al
the Seventh street wharf all the morn
ing as The expectant tots arrived and
hurried aboard the waiting boat. each
ia childish fear lest he had arrived TOO
late. and the Iong-loOked for DAY Of
pleasure had slipped through his fingers
Children Of every class were present,
the veIl-dressed child Of the prosperous
grocer leaning over the rail with smil-
ing face alongside the poorly clad. but
equally happy. charity guests from the
tenement. The latter, however. were
not made 20 feel iu at ease They were
taken just as they were and made 10
feel at hone
Barefoot Tots Get Tickets.
Early in the day two rather ragged,
/ barefoot tots appealed 20 Secretary A
II. Gregory for two tickets. They were
Immediately forthcoming. Half an hour
( later the same faces appeared at tho
window, ana in trepidation a small
Z voice asked
Say. can we go on the BOAT without
! any shoes2 We haven't got any shoes
/ 20 wear
The Washington times., 1908-06-24
WIRES
SYMPATHY TO WIFE

Continued from First Page)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-08-05

He shook hands, and then walked
briskly beside me, his tall form still
unbent, his clear blue eyes bent on me
with a searching expression.
Il reached my old friend just 10
time TO close her eyes," he continued.
She told me a great deal about y9u,
and I was glad that at last she had.
opened her heart to some one. Then
l brought her here to her old home
May her rest be peaceful here in the
little churchyard where she played as
child! Here is her grave" he added
pointing to a mound newly turfed,.
there her parents rest, and this -
Katharines grave"
l went nearer, and laid my cross on
the white marble of the simple stone.
Margaret Seigismund," I read in
low tone, born the 30th of May, 1872;
died March IS, 1875. Blessed are they
that mourn, for they shall be comfort
ed
Quiet tears fell from my eyes; a
feeling of deep sorrow had seized up
on me-
The old man beside me looked In
tently down at the grave, then he said
gently weep, my child, she is worthy
of your tears. A sweeter nature, a
nobler heart, a more upright charac-
ter, is rarely found in this world. /
cannot recall a single act of hers
which did not bear the stamp of true
womanliness and humility. She suffer
ed much in her life, but she knew how
to endure as no other ever did"
Truly a beautiful tribute from the
friend of her youth.
put out my hand to him in silence.
AS we stood there the last rays Of the
sun famed out in deepest crimson and
cast their rosy glow on the little
churchyard and over the quiet graves
and the face of the gray-haired man
looked wonderfully young. A light
evening breeze moved the old linden
trees on the low wall, and from the
park came the tender melody Of
Schubert song; there was a wonderful
peacefulness in nature at this hour;
gentle longing after something
higher and holier seemed to be linger~
ing in the air, and from the lips Of the
old man came dreamily the words:
This is the peace after the storm
and at last will come the meeting"
The music died away in the dis"
lance, the sunset glow faded in the
sky, and over the little church shone
the evening star. Then the bells be-
gan to ring for evening prayer; first
low, and then louder and fuller, their
tones rang out in the soft air over the
quiet graves, and they sounded Ike
peace and reunion!
The End.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-08-05
Hickory Supply Closely Watched

Automobile and carriage manufac-
turers, along with the men of the al
lied vehicle industries, are giving
very serious consideration to the
question of the future supply OF hick-
oTy timber. This wood, which IS
one of the most important of all
woods, since no satisfactory substi-
tute for it has been found, plays a
more important part among the COM
mercial timbers than many people
realize.
For automobile and carriage
wheels, where strength, toughness
and resiliency are essential qualities,
no other wood has been found in this
country that will take the place Of
hickory. Manufacturers say that no
steel or wire spoke has yet been
found that will Withstand the wear
and tear of the hickory spoke and for
this reason the welfare of the vehicle
industry seems dependent upon the
conservation Of the hickory supply.
Three of the largest associations OF
hickory users in the country, the
National Wagon Manufacturers Asso-
citation of America, the Carriage
Builders National association and the
National Hickory association have
completed a series Of cooperative
tests with the United States forest
service and the trade considers the
results highly important. The tests
covered a close study Of the proper
ties of different woods, used in vehi-
cles and implements, supplemented
by mechanical tests to ascertain the
relative strength of different woods
and different forms of construction
and to test the accuracy OF the pres
ent system of grading.
In a report of the tests made by
by H. B. Holroyd, forest assistant,
and H. S. Belts, engineer in timber
tests. of the forest service, the fact
is brought out that there is an error
Of over so per cent. in the grading CT
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-08-05
CONCLUSION.

| never saw her again, my old
friend whose touching story is con-
tanned in these pages. My sojourn in
Italy lasted the whole winter. Ny
husband brought me greetings and a
letter from my dear little neighbor,
the last that l ever received from her.
got no reply to my repeated letters,
and then in March there came few
lines in a strange hand, which had
They announced to me that my good
old friend had exchanged this imper-
feet life for a better one; that she
thought of me affectionately, and had
charged the writer with these lives
to give me her last greetings and her
thanks for the many cheerful hours
which she had enjoyed through me in
the quiet evening of her life. She was
lying in the church-yard at Weltzen-
dorf, he added, beside her parents and
Katharine. The letter was signed
Frederick Renner, pastor of Welt
zendorf March &c. 1875"
My tears fell on the trembling hand
writing, and my sorrow was deep and
sincere. I had been so fond of her
the lovely old lady who had had so
much sorrow in her life. May Gods
peace be with her!
1t was spring when We returned to
our home, and what spring! The
whole atmosphere was filed with the
fragrance of flowers, the shrubs and
trees were clothed in vivid green, and
the ramparts of the fortress looked
quite blue with all the lilacs that were
blooming there. Opposite US, in the
apartment where the dear old face
used to look at us, stood a young girl
with long golden 'braids, polishing up
the window panes, and, undisturbed
by the passers-by, sang out in tie
warm air: open wide all your doors
let the sweet springtime in"
Other people were already living
there. No spot on earth remains va
cant, and when one goes out of this
life, his place is promptly filled up.
This sight hurts me, graceful as the
picture was, and I shed many tears
before l could get accustomed to no
longer seeing the friendly old face
there.
During these lovely spring days, in
the gay circle of our friends, an ex-
cursion into the country was planned;
various pretty points in the neighbor-
hood were discussed, at last, some one
proposed Weltzendorf, and to my great