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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
AUTHOR, AGED 50.
MASSACHUSETTS OcTOGENARlAN
MAKES BOW AS WRITER.
Wealthy Retired Business Man Evolvea
Three Ponderous Dramas as Re.
suit of a Challenge from
His Wife,

Worcester, Mass.-Thomas C. Rice
wealthy retired business man OF
Worcester in his eighty-third year
sitting in the quiet Of his home at No
PA West street, has evolved three
ponderous and thoughtful plays as the
result of challenge from his wife
Two of them are Biblical plays, and
one is founded on Hindu legend.
Since his retirement from active
business life several years ago, Mr..
Rice has had bent for literary work,
has been an omnivorous reader and
among other things delved extensive.
ly into Scriptural pages.
Mrs. Rice, who is bright woman,
quite conversant with the Bible and
literary withal, was anxious to see if
her husband could put together some
thing out of the knowledge he had
gained that would some day shine be.
fore the footlights So she issued the
def and Mr.. Rice Immediately buckled
On his armor and started in at the
playwright business
Il don't know how ever did it, J"
said Mr.. Rice. when the idea was
first proposed 1 would as soon thought
OF building a ladder to the moon. But
something goaded me on. l almost
think it was an inspiration. It might
have been due to sort Of telepathy
between Mrs. Rice and myself, or
what the boys might call now a brain
storm, but whatever it was, one thing
is certain, turned out the plays with
some satisfaction to myself, even If
they never so prove to others.
III nothing is ever done with the
plays I shall never regret the knowl-
edge I have gained from the deep
study OF the subjects involved"
One of the hrst stories Mr.. Rice
-dramatized was that of Absalom, Of
which he makes four acts and puts
into the narrative some IA characters,
only one of which IL 4 woman Il
There is told the story of David'a
son, his determination to revenge hia
sisters wrongs, which brings him into
-disfavor, and later his attempts ia
usurp. At his death, however, the
father discloses that all along he has
been his favorite child, and his lament
over the boys body In the well-remem.
. bered exclamation of "Oh, Absalom
my son, my SOM" il made to serve a.
q vehicle for IN intense dramatic eli.
max. G Al #rgas >@& IL.
Mr.. Rice perhaps makes still more
pretentious his dramatic versions Of
the Hebrew book Of Esther, In which
there appear II leading characters.
Mr.. Rice has also constructed . play
OF quite a prstentious character
founded on q Hindu legend.
This play is in three acts and con
tains six characters, the king OF Ke
kappa, his daughter, the blind and ban
ished king of Chalva, his son, the
sage and Yama, the god Of death. The
name of the play is "Savitri's Choice
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
Blind Man Plants Two Acres Of G.

Blind Man Plants Two Acres Of Corn,
Winsted, Conn. Correl f. North,
aged and almost blind, has Just
finished planting two acres Of corn.
He had sticks whitewashed and placed
where each hill OF corn was to be
planted. Being just able to discern
the whitewash, he went from one
stick to the other IN the long rows
planting the corn He Will also hoe
the corn when It is up, being guided
~ the Same white sticks
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
go Brooch in Crows Nest.

Allentown, Pa.-Because flock OF
crows was robbing his cornheld, John
W. Eckert, president Of the Allentown
fair, who owns large farm near this
city. ordered the nests of the birds to
be destroyed. His hired man found
Z thimble, spool Of thread, pair OF
silver-mounted spectacles, and $50
brooch in one OF the nests.
The articles had all mysteriously
disappeared from President Eckert'a
farmhouse during the spring.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
How to Clean a White Feather.

Melt white soap to a jelly and put =
tablespoonful into large glass jar.
Fill with gasoline, then place the
feather in the. jar. Cover and let It
remain all night. In the morning
shake we'll and rinse in clean gaso-
line, then hang up where the air can
reach it. When thoroughly dry, curl.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
Must Wear Mustache for Life.

cambridge, Pa.-Mr. Abram Schaef-
fer. who resides near Elizabethtown,
made vow in 1856 that II James Blu
cf,anan should be elected president he
would never part with his mustache.
Mr.. Schaeffer was at that time In Bal
timore. AZ Buchanan was elected, the
West Donegal man has not had bare
In Il Tho last So yoorS.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
Builds Home on Church Model.

Los Angeles, Cll.-After having
been educated for the life of q nun,
spending many years as organist Of
st. Patrick's church in Chicago and
passing long time in Palestine, Miss
A. MARITIME has built unique home at
Santa Monica where she is passing the
evening OF her life in solitude. Fash.
toned after village church, her cot.
tage is frequently mistaken for q
house OF worship. It has belfry, gable,
the windows and the entrance of 4
church, and was built upon designs
drawn by its eccentric owner.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
For the Preserving Season.

In making marmalade and jams or
anything that requires long cooking
and constant stirring, is several large
marbles are placed in the kettle the
boiling will keep them moving and
prevent the jam from sticking or burn
ing
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
NORWAY,

Three Norwegian engineers have
been engaged to stake out a new rail-
way line in Argentina
eminent had not even been notified
as to whether the banner had been
used or not used at all in the parade
for which it was intended At any
rate. the government could we'll al
ford to have the matter ventilated,
for the course of the government had
been sane and successful from start
to finish.
The case Of Carl Konow, the Uni
tartan assistant pastor of Sandwich
parish, Bergen, has entered a new
phase. The supporters of Konow
wanted to have him appointed dean
Of the parish. But Bishop Erickson
threatened to resign in case OF the
appointment. Now the minister Of
church, Seip. has appointed Rev. Aal-
vik of Stavanger to the position, on
condition that he shall not interfere
with the work of Rev Konow AZ a.
sistant pastor. This compromise does
not satisfy either party. BY this time,
however, the people are losing inter-
est in this controversy.
Minister OF Justice Castberg, the
radical member of the cabinet. came
with flying colors out Of what was
expected to prove 4 serious dilemma.
Some laborers In Tfnmarken were per.
mitted by him to carry 4 banner with
the following inscription: Down
with the throne. tho altar and the
money power!" His opponents in
tended to corner him by asking for
N explanation IN the storting. The
matter was brought UP IN that body,
bat to the surprise Of his opponents
10 demanded an Immediate ventilation
and Disposal Of tie whole matter.
They had figured "a post1onsmsnt
and wRe not prepared to argue along
my 4eanite line. Instead Of trying
to put OF the matter, however, they
consented to IN innsd1ate discussion,
In which they we're really voested BY
the minister of justice. He started
his dsfeass BY stating hat - 0saeral
PRINCIPLES hs vas opposed 20 the use
Of toeee except vhsa Il seemed abso-
lutoly Hocs0sary. IN tAs Ds0oont case
- hid fo91d - sueA necessity. Nor
wos the motto ooatsary to tAe letter
q the eoastseaG3on. To constitution
prohibits the suggestion or employ
nsat Of 'unhwn1l means" for the
overthrow of the government, but no
s1cA means were msnttousd h the
motto. His mast telling argument
was that hs csull point to his course
~ 4 very successful one from prao
teal peint Of view II the authorities
had prohibited the use Of the banner
"A question, those who favored It
would have made q great fuss and
would have had fine chance to pose
- martyrs. Now that those people
were left alone no trouble whatsoever
had been reported during the six
weeks that had elapsed since the mat
ter was nrst brought to the attention
Of the government. Indeed. the gov
Frsderiksstad, June 27.-The cen.
trail business quarter, located on the
western side Of this city, was Quilted
by ire early today. The damage is
estimated 1t $3.50, 0ee.
E. W. Borjesson, Of Stockholm, was
ordained for the ministry at the age
l-of 30 years. The legal age 10 %
! years, and he had 70 obtain special
license from the king
The Separator Manufacturing com.
pany Of Stockholm has discharged 50
man on account OF slack business
Those who had been the least pains
taking we're selected
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
Removing Spots.

Iron rust, ink and widowed spots In
linen ray be removed by wetting the
stain with milk, then covering with
aalt. Let stand for q few hours and
wash in cold water.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-07-09
NEWS FROM SCANDINAVIA
Principal Events That Have Trans
pred in the Old Countries
Within q Wook or So.
DENMARK.

DENMARK.
The Politiken newspaper states thai
Prince Harald, the third Oldest son o.
King Fredrik, has been betrothed tc
Princess Helena Of Gluecksborg. She
and her parents have just been visit
ing at the Danish court. Prince Har
aid is 50 years old and Princess Hell
ena Is 20 years old.
Danish victories in North Slesvig
Koppenborg- the Danish
candidate, was elected a member Of
the Prussian landtag from Haderslev
He received 16O votes, while only 81
were given to his German opponent
At Graasten the Danes scored q sim
liar victory, Ms Nissen, the Danish
candidate, receiving 1926 votes as
against 112 votes cast for his German
opponent.
Kiel-The Danish aeronaut, Ellie
hammer, made some experiments with
his aeroplane here with the object OF
testing the steering apparatus He
accomplished successfully several
flights of about 100 yards each. The
machine showed itself capable of easy
control, but while attempting to make
premature landing, made advisable
by student gust OF wind from the
side, the propeller WAS slightly dam
aged.
A booklet entitled "Doomsday,'
written by an otilcer Of high rank, has
caused a sensation by showing the
weakness of Copenhagen's military
defenses. It asserts that a small Ger
man detachment, In few hours,
could take all the Notifications, bar.
racks and royal palaces by surprise
without firing shot, because of the
lack of preparation on the part of the
local garrison. Ten issues Of the
booklet have been sold, and as it has
interested nearly tbs whole popula
ton, the result may be the creation OF
popular sentiment in favor OF
stronger military defenses.
FINLAND.
A sample of law and order In FIN.
land. While o. H. Moisio, editor OF
the Ita-Suomen Sanomats, at VIII
manstrand, and his assistant, ". Koiv.
unen, were working at the Office OF
the paper, an officer and two soldiers
from the Russian army entered the
room, and the officer asked Moisio:
Have you written the article, MI
kama Veivat?'" Mr. Moisio answered
that he had neither written nor seen
the article, having been absent. Then
the officer stepped back a few feet
drew a horsewhip which he carried
and began to belabor Moisio until the
handle Of the whip broke to pieces
BY this time blood began to flow from
Moisio's temples, and the officer point
ed his saber at Moisio's breast The
latter seized the saber with both
hands and turned 1t aside so that Il
ran into the wall, where it made 8
big hole The officer said something
to the soldiers, and they, too, drew
their sabers. Meanwhile Mr.. Koivu
men was about to leave the room. ant
the ohicer grabbed him and asked
Have you written that article? p
Koivunen answered In the negative
and tho ohicer struck his head, break
ing his glasses. During this assault
Motsio got away through a back doo1
and went to the police station. Koi
vunen also arrived at the police s1a
ton, and when the editors were out
Of the way the soldiers left the news
paper Office and returned to the bar
racks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
NEW BUILDING BILL
HELD Up BY HOUSE
Senate Item of S., 100000
Finds Much Interference
From the Opposition.

Tue opposition OF the House to the
Sc ate item OF S5.5OJ.O00 for the pro
posed new building eGd site for the
Departments of Justice. state. and Com
merce and Labor is interfering with an
agreement upon two Of the most i'm
portant bills OF the session, the public
buildings bin and the sundry civil bill
Senators Scott, Warren and CuIberson
We're named today as couferees on be
half of the Senate on the building bill
and the joint conferees will hold their
first meeting this afternoon. at which
time IL is expected that the House viii
register it's protest against TIE ap-
preparation of s25Oo000 for the new
building. The Senate authorized the
purchase Of a site and she erection OF
the building near Fifteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue.
The House c9nferees on the sundry
civil bill held gnother conference this
morning but sere unable to agree on
the number 81 items. the 100000 ap-
preparation for the site above mention
ed, being the chief point of objection.
Accordingly. both the public buildings
bill carrying tie Appropriation COR th=
uulldlHg. and tie sundTy CiV.l BIZ. car -
ing appropriation for the site. AT I'D
Up. and there seems little hopS the
House agreeing TO the items.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
WITNESSES TESTIFY
IN WOOD PULP CASE
Westerner Denies Combination Be-
tween Print Paper Manufactur-
ers-Many Figures Given.

Western manufacturers Of paper to-
day testified before the House commit
tee Investigating the price Of print pa
per.
Clarence I. McNair, manager OF the
Northwest Paper Company, OF Mime
sofa, denied that there has been any
combination of Western manufacturers
since the General Paper Company was
put out Of business by the courts, and
denied also that his company had made
any threats to put the price up 10 500
a ton. Denial was also made o. re-
fusal 10 enter into contracts for a
short term of years. He said st was
against the policy OF the company to
make contracts for longer than one
year.
lie described in detail the contract
that the General Paper Company had
with the ScTipps-Mc Rae League, the
third largest paper consumer In the
country, and described what dispOsi-
ton was made of il after that company
was dissolved
He submitted a wilderness Of figures
about his business. from which he said
# would be shown that his company
made q profit per ton In 1904 of SlG-5Si
in 1900 Sl.02: in 1900, $3.50, and in 1907.
SEQ No allowance was made ia this
accounting for interest on the invest
ment, value of water power, or depre-
citation OF stock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
CARS DYNAhITED
IN STRIKE TODAY
Cleveland Officials and En-
plOyes Can't Agree on the
Third Arbitrator.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. May with
additional obstacles placed in tie way o.
arbitration of Cleveland s street railroad
strike. rioting and the use Of dynamite
as strike weapons have been renewed
Company officials and union represent
atives met again at a. m. 10 day to re-
sumo negotiations.
Three questions still block Isace-ln-
ability to agree on a third arbitrator;
failure OF the nOn-uni0n men at work
to hold a meeting TO vote on the ques.
tiOn OF waving their seniority: and the
declaration OF President Dupont that
strikers, II they return TO work, must
surrender seniority rights until the
aW ard Of the arbitrators is made.
-Four cars were dynamited early today
and last night and four passengers in
jured. A heavy charge of explosive at
Euclid avenue and Mayfield road blew
the floor out OF a car. Miss Elizabeth
CARRIER had the bones OF her right foot
broken. H L. Mischief, East Cleveland.
sustained "A broken leg.
A second man was taken away b.
friends and the extent OF his injuries Is
not known
4 St Clair avenue car was eynamited
just {, asst OF 1O5th street. Windows were
broken and the trucks damaged.
Men patroling the tracks found a
huge boulder rolled onto the tracks on
Union avenue In the shadow of an arc
light 4 Notwithstanding sealed ~
can was also taken from The rails.
Reports have reached Dupont that
a car OF lubricating OIL for the COM
pany had been tempered with, and
flour OF emery put IN many OF the bar
rels. Every barrel was ordered care
5ully tested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
Both Factions of Democrats
Feel Assured of Being Right
Will Leave for Denver Con
ventiOn on Separate
Trains.

Verify. these are periIous times In Dis
trict Democratic politics.
we represent the regular Democ-
racy, and viii be seated at Denver, say
the delegates elected yesterday by what
is known as the Kelly faction.
I'VE represent the regular Democracy,
and will be seated al Denver say the
delegates elected a week ago by the
Carr-Darr faction.
Accordingly, Impressed with the Sc
curity OF their positions, two sets OF
delegates and two sets OF credentials
will take separate trains and pull for
the West
1T is good for the Denver hotel peO-
ole. at least" said Mr.. Kelly this morn
ing.
Yesterday the Democrats supposed to
be under the wing of J. Fred Kelly
held a convention and named William
Nick. Clayton, Edwin A. Newman,
John ]. Purcell, Robert Il. Mattingly,
Samuel De Nedrey, and J. Fred Kelly
as the delegates TO represent the DIS
trict Democracy at Denver, instructing
that delegation to vote for William
Jennings Bryan, first, last. and all the
time. Nicholas =. Began, James W.
Beyer. William II. Haliam, George H..
Warner, Dr. \. b. Shade, and Ber-
nard b. Brown were named AS allet-
mates. -
This convention also surprised the
populace by instructing its delegation
10 name r. A. Newman as member
of the national committee. 10 succeed
lanes J.. Norris. Heretofore the dele
cation has exercised its own Judgment
In such matters. No explanation could
be obtained this morning as 20 why
the convention had violated precedent
The Carr delegates, named on Tues
day, following a primary election ana
convention. just as -le kelly forces hal,
go uninstructed, and. while not specl l.
cally opposing Bryan, are told that they
are TO vote for the best man.
The trouble dates back 10 four yea rs
ago. when the Carr-Darr faction bclJed
from the District convention because II
was claimed the other faction had taken
complete possession Of IL. Efforts were
made TO get together so MI Darr said
this morning In order 10 prevent con
testing delegation. but such efforts fall
ed, and the credentials committee viii
have 20 decide which delegation Is reg
ular"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
POLELESS WIRELESS
IS NOW THE LATEST

RICHMOND, Mo, May 22.-PoleIess
wireless is the latest.
D. c. Elliott, professor of science in
the Richmond High School. heard a.
strange clicking IA the basement OF the
school yesterday. de traced the noise
20 a wireless telegraph instrument he
machine was stored in the basement
while not in use,
Prof Elliott sent for a telegraph
operator. who, by means Of the base
ment apparatus, succeeded "a reading
messages going from wireless stations
at Santa Cruz, Cal. and Oklahoma.
City, Okla. He also responded 20 the
queries made by the wireless operators
when they found the new station on thel
line and told them the Richmond sta
ton had no lofty pole or wires and was
hamsmade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22

ton for confirmation Of probate OF wllls
Attorney, Wilton J. Lambert.
(Called today
Estate Of George .. Eeely: VIII dated
July y 1893. Med naming Alice Huln-
phrey Seeiy executriZ.
Estate OF Annie l.. Troulands VIII
dated May 6, 1903 filed.
Estate OF John J. Freelaud: petition of
Guy Freeiand ct al for exceptions 10
account. Attorneys. 1. A. Bailey, and
Ii. @ Kimban
Estate OF Samuel J. Butter1eld; order
authorizing sale Of stock Attorney
Fred b. Rhodes
Estate Of Philip F. Gerry; order APP
pointing guar ian ad Item
Estate or Virginia Briggss letters Oh
administration granted TO Sarah 7.
Briggs; bond, $500. Attorneys. IrYin8
Williamson and Campbell Darlington.
In re Susan G. y. Smith; order APP
pointing Marie D Smith guardians
bond, SZ00OO. Attorney, r r. Horner-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
Circuit Court. No. I.
JUSTICE WRIGHT.
L-nII.l r.a...-

NO. $500 Henuessy vs.. Chase: verdict
for the defendant. Plaintiffs attorneys.
MctfOWaH Server a. Mohun. defend
ants attorneys. j. j. Darlington. and
Wilton J. Lambert
Nc 4soi5 Hudson VS. PIckford. order
extending time 10 settle bin of excep-
lions 10 May p, 1908. plaintiffs attcr-
neys. ". n. Ellison. and r. Edward
mitchell; defendants attorneys. H p.
Galley, and Samuel Maddox.
no. 5oi55. RamE5uTgh VS. 3r0IaeLyv,
order for payment BY the DIaintiff or
81 go deposited In registry OF the court.
Plalntin 3 attorney, Q. s. Shreve. ir..
DEFENDANTS attorneys, Baker, Sheehy g.
40, 44s4S. Chuuu VS. City and Suburban
railway company; mandate of the
court or appeals presented and a new
tIlal ordered Plaintiff Il attorneys. Vic
tor n. Wallace and Percy ATefzger- DE-
tehqant attorney, ). }. Darlington and
Il. b. Behrend.
NO. 0o557. Somerville Company VS..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
COURT RECORD
OF THE DISTRICT
DISTRICT SUPREzlE COURT.
Equity Court, No. I.
CHIEF JUSTICE CLAUBAUGH

CftiEf JUSTICE ClAUBAUGH
Called yesterday
No. 267S9. Hutton VS.. Hutton: ordered
that the defendant be released by mar
shall. Plaintiffs solicitor. c. Mackey;
defendants solicitor. Z. L. Giles.
(Called todayJ
No 2ITs5. Heinicke VS.. Helnieke: rule
discharged. Solicitors, Gran & Mitchell,
WOLF q Rosenberg.
No. 2CS30. Lewis ct al. VS. Severance
et al rule returnable May %, 1905 Com
piAlnant sOHciOr, George III. Lamar.
defendants solicitor. Homer Query.
No. 2i2l3. Harrison vs.. Harrison. time
limited To take testimony. COMPLAIN
ant solicitors, w Preston Williamson
and r i. Jerfords; defendants solicit
Ors, Brandenburg a Braudenburg.
No. 2576l. Savage VS.. Cauaghan;
case dismissed. Compartments solicitor
Z. w. Darr; defendants solicitor. A H.
No. 2778O. Wakefield VS.. wakeneld,
rule returnable May ., 1903. Complain
ants solicitors. w. j. Lambert and K.
II. Xeatman,
No, 27709 Curtis vs. Curtis; referred
TO Margaret NJ Murray. examiner
w II, FOWLER defendants solicitor, J,
Med. Darlington.
No. 27292 Kaiser VS.. Kaiser. reference
/ 20 auditor. Complainant solicitor W
c. BaldeTston and Barnard & Johnson;
defendants solicitors. Douglas & Doug
las
No. 1868. DuIaney, trustee. VS.. Wag-
saman ct al; receivers authorized TO
cell. Solicitors. Maddox a. Galley.
Thompson s. Laskey.
No. 25159- Washington Tobacco Cora
pauy et al. VS.. Smith et al: referenl re
Wolf & Rosenberg defendants solicit
tor, T.. l. Gies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
TWO LARGE HOUSES
SOLD FOR $4,000
Joseph Schiffmann Buys Fairfax
Apartment for SIS, OOO-Other
Deals Reported.

Franklin T. Sanner has sold, through
the Harrison Realty Company, two
large residences, 1872 and 1914 n street,
opposite the British embassy, for over
$50. 900.
Both are handsome dwellings. having
q combined frontage of sixty feet.
The purchaser is an out-of-town party
whose name is withheld, but who takes
one OF the houses-1sl4-for his resi-
dence and the other as an investment.
The transaction is a cash one Both
houses are four-story structures
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
Stone & Fairfax.
Large Apartment to Be Built.

The LaIaptOn Company has also sold,
In connection with the Simpson & Sulli-
van Company, 10 Harry Wardman. lots
II, Is. and IS. in square 81 upon which
the latter viii erect another apartment
house, 10 contain twelty-One apartments
and be three stories In height. The
property is on the east side of Twenty
first street. between r and 5 streets
northwest
Mrs. Caroline J. DOugheTty has sold
through Moore & Hin about 00O square
feet OF ground near the Bladensburg
road opposite the Union Station round
house. Il is part of the Monastery
tract