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The Washington times., 1908-11-22
CHIEF SHAW KILLED
IN RICHMOND FIRE
Leading Men in Fight
Against ConAagration,
Veteran Meets Death.

RICHMOND. Va, Nov. 4.-Overcome
by smoke and heat while leading his
men in a desperate battle against a
blaze which threatened the entire
wholesale business district, Chief George
c. Shaw, a veteran fire fighter, died
tonight in spite of heroic efforts of half
a score OF fremen to rescue him at the
peril of their own lives.
It was while leading his men into a
veritable furnace in the buildings of the
baking powder factory Of W. c. Boyd,
in an attempt TO check the flames that
Chief Shaw fell, suffocated by the thick
smoke and the intense heat, before
which he refused to retreat. A few sec
on1s after he fell. huge tongues of
fame swept over his body. and for a
time the fremen were unable TO stand
before the heat. Then, making a con-
certed rush. half dozen OF them plung-
ed into the smoke and succeeded in
dragging the body Of their chief TO
the open air. Their brave efforts were
in vain for Chief Shaw died within ten
minutes, in spite OF the work of two
who labored to resuscitate
MIN.
II was not until midnight that the en-
tire IRE department succeeded ia get
ting contTel OS lie &c
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
DRIVEN FROM HOME
BY HIS OWN BUTLER
Negro, Believed Insane,
ChaSes General Alexander.
Who Appeals to Police.

Fearing that his negro butler would
do him bodily harm, Brig. Gen. Charles
T. Alexander, L. s. A, retired, yester-
day appealed to the police TO have the
man removed from his handsome resi-
dence at 1910 Connecticut avenue
1t is said that the negro made threats
against General Alexander, and, becom-
ing enraged when his employer started
to reprimand him yesterday morning.
drove the general from the dining room
while he was eating breakfast.
General Alexander Is said to believe
the man might be temporarily dement,
ed and for that reason declined to prose-
cute him on any criminal charge. The
negro had been in the employ Of the
army officer for many years. and when
he sulked and refused TO take orders
yesterday morning. the general began to
reDrimand him. but did sc in a kindly
way.
You get out of this room before I
drive you out. +" the negro is said to nave
replied. I've had enough Of this sort or
business. Pay mo my money and III
quit
General Alexander told the negro that
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The Washington times., 1908-11-22
CARRIE, RUM FIGHTER
NOW TO FIGHT SCOTCH
Battle Begins as Soon as Mrs Nation Puts Foot on Ship
Columbia, and Skipper Offers Mrs Nation Wee
Drappe O Bonnie Dewar.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Carrie A Ma.
ton. American champion catch-as-
catch-can wrestler with Demon Rum,
boarded the Anchor line steamer Co.
lumbia today, en- route for Scotland.
where she is billed for a continuous
bout, entitled 1.-The Curse Of Scotland,
or What 10 do with Our Dewars."
As she stepped int h@r second cabin
state-room, she paused on the thresh-
hold and shifted the atmosphere ON
uiously. Tracing the atmospheric foot
prints with unerring skin, she followed
the tracks TO the rubicund cOuntenance
Of Sandy McGregor, the assistant stew
ard. who was assisting her with her
luggage.
"Do you mean TO tell me" she asked,
severely, that this is a rum ship?'
Nav. num-" said Sandy, "'tis a
passenger ship"
I mean. do they sell rum on this
ship?"
'I dinna Ken, mum, but can gi ye
a wee drappie O. bonnie Scotch whis-
kee," said Sandy, with an eye for a
wee tip.
This is outra yeous," declared the
famous saloon wEecker. Everywhere
go, this curse follows me. I must stop
this"
Il ken how it is meself." said Sandy,
Me brother was the
same way. He cud na stop It till he
gang TO a santina-ium.
The Washington times., 1908-11-22

"Heavensl" cried Mrs Nation TO her
travelling companion. This brute thinks
/ drink It myself Go TO your captain. "
she commanded Of the astounded Nc
Gregor. and tell him that I. Carrie
Nation. shall not allow any liquor 10
be sold during this voyage. Cor"
Sandy's tale Of dire possibilities spread
from anchor chains to patent log ard
struck CONSERVATION into the hearts OF
the hardy sea dogs and winter travel
ers: The prospect OF a freezing mid
night watch with no drop OF gFog al
its end started a small riot In the
fo'c'sIe.
1t came TO the ear Of the skipper. a
guid and canny Scot. with q fringe OF
wind-swept thistles on his chin
Captain" said the first officer, of
Glasgow, and with barnacles on his
knuCkles, there be a woman below,
travelin' second. who says as how she
is Carrie Nation. and is goin' to make
this a prohibition wage"
MIR. Mcpherson" the skipper is re-
ported to have replied. ven see TO it
that the brig is put in order and the
chains and strait-jacket ready TO hand, &"
and re turned TO his duties Of embarka-
tiOn.
The Columbia is equipped with wire
less, and interesting reports may be
forthcoming il Mrs. Nation attempts to
exercise her renowned gifts. while un-
der the absolute rule OF this grazzled
mariner in charge Of this vessel.
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
WITNESS LAYS BARE
PAPER WARS CAUSE
Tariff Agitation Declared to
Be for Bear Movement
in Market.

After hours of examination, cross and
direct the Committee on Ways and
Means was informed last night that the
real cause of the persistent attacks,
which have been made on the paper in
dlistry in the United States, is to start
a bear movement in the industry.
Champ Clark, leader of the Democrats
on the committee. had been endeavoring
to ind whether a Paper trust existed
The answer was furnished by David 5.
Cowles, a wealthy paper manufacturer
OF New York, who is heavy stock
holder in four of the biggest paper com
panies ia the country, outside of the
international Paper Company.
Answer Is Simple.
sSrhe answer is simple" said Mr.
Cowles. 1T is a deliberate and mali
cIous attempt on the part of certain
interests to start and continue a bear
movement on the paper market"
Well" said Mr.. Clark. with evident
relief. Il am glad that someone has fl
nally offered a solution of this problem.
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
BOW REYERENTLY
TO C4INA'S DEAD
Prominent Men of MANY
Nations Pay Tribute at
Simple Services.
-coPyright, 1905 by Hsrrz-Ew-ns

With all the reverence Of the Orient.
but IN the same simplicity with which
an Ameril an would stand with uncov-
cred heao at the tomb Of Washington.
distinguished men Of many nations
gathered at the Chinese legation yes
terday afternoon and bendld the knee
before inanimate tablets of wood. com
memoratiVe Of their late matesties, the
Emperor and Empress Dowager OF
China.
The spirit Of the far East, the defer
ence Of the Oriental, the respect 10
sovereignty, the allegiance TO custom.
the subservience TO the will of the
gods, were over It all. There was
scarce a whisper to break the solemn
setting % the scone as for two hours
men and women from all parts OF the
world paid their tributes 10 the depart
ed rulers Of 4o0, COO. 900 people
Tablets Rest on Altar.
Upon an improvised altar in the draw
ing-room reposed the two tablets, small
In size, but all potent in their meaning.
Surrounding them were simple wreaths
and individual groups of yellow and
white roses and crysanthemums. typl-
cal Of the Celestial kingdom and its
sorrow. Overhead hung a simple width
OF white silk ribbon. its graceful folds
falling upon both sides of the altar.
To the right, as the visitors approach
ed the altar stood Minister WI Ting
fang and the attaches of the legation,
clad in the unbroken black Of the ORR
entail costume. Their faces were i'm
mobile, their lips were sealed, their at
titude that Of grief and sorrow peculiar
to those who have been brought up amid
the traditions of the East.
The tablets themselves were covered
in blue. Nowhere was there a sug-
gestion Of the Chinese festaI coIor-red.
Upon the silken covering of the little
upright tablets, to which they are bowed.
were a few characters explanatory of
the meaning of it all. Upon the LETT
hand tablet was inscribed
To China's Deai Rulers.
'China's Dead Empel OF
To the right, repres entative Of the
real ruler Of China and its millions Of
people, stood the tablet dedicated to her
majesty. the Empress Iowager tt read.
"China's Empress Dowager. wife OF
Cain ChO Chin"
Mem bers OF the Diplomatic Corps. the
Vice President, Cabinet Officers. rem
resentatives Of the President, and others
pr0miueh in the social and official life
of the American Capital thronged the
legation for the two hours during which
the ceremonies were in progress.
AS the visitors entered they were re-
ceived in the hallway by Or. Yen. first
Of the legation. or one of the
Silently, impressively, these
of ceremony took the mourner
by the arm and. with a whispered in.
junction, he was lead before the altar.
This Injunction consisted of an admoni-
ton to bow once befo-e the memorial
Bow to the Departed.
This Chinese custom was generally
observed. although some bowed twice
IN seeming difference TO the departed
souls of both rulers. For the same rea-
son, It is presumed. a nuEaber OF diplo-
f(OuIiuusd d on Second Eoagel
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
VIII Be On Trial.

Cannon and his Ways and Means Com
mittee win be on trial from now until
enough Of the last session Of this Con-
gress has passed to enable the new Ad-
ministratiOn 10 see how closely Can
non viii cooperate with it.
If il is decided that he is stiu identi-
fed with the reaCtionaries Of the party
and that he viii not make tariR re-
vision a thorough piece OF work. the
word viii go forth to line up the pro-
gressives Of the House behind Burton.
Those who know the Speaker well say
he viii not accept such terms. It
would not be safe TO say that the colony
at Hot Springs expects him to accept
them. II he rejects them, he viii be
confronted with a contest that Taft will
wage 20 the finish. James s. Sherman,
the Vice President-eIect, was here for
the specific purpose Of asking BIr. Taft
not TO molest Cannon, He brought
promises from Cannon-many promises
detailed promises to do everything the
platform called for but it is no secret
that these promises did not seem as
dazzling and satisfying to Taft as they
did TO Sherman.
No Pledge to Sherman.
The Vice President-eIect left Hot
Springs without obtaining any promise
that no fight would be made on el6
Speaker. His published interview given
out after he left here that Cannon
would not be molested was not at all
final.
Since he went away, there have been
sent TO Hot Springs protests against the
manner in which the tariff hearings
have been conducted IN Washington
before the Ways and Means Committee.
This fact has not tended to paciacation.
People have complained that they had
not been given enough time in which to
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The Washington times., 1908-11-22

Seaboard Special 70 Savannah Races
and South leave . p. IN. Nov. a, arriving
Savannah $50 a. m. S13 round trip. Races
start a. m r. r. time 25th Crano
Prize Race, Nov. 26. ONCE, 1421 Pa. ave.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
Uncle Ioe" Must Pledge Himself to Support New Ad-
minStraton in House If He Would Avoid
War.
BURTON TO BE THE FAVORED CANDIDATE
sues Statement-Will Insist Upon Real Revision of
the Tariff and Action on Chicago Platform
By JAMES HAY, j.

HOT SPRINGS Va, Nov 2i-WiLiam Howard Taft has re-
solved to exert all his power and influence prevent the reelection
Joseph O. Cannon Speaker the House Representatives unless
Cannon proves himself loyal to the policies of the Pesente
Already there have Mr. Taft frantic cries he would be
guilty of Federal usurPatiOn of power he made fight
Nevertheless he is determined 10 90 into it.
The fight really and from there come only one of two
possible results.
Either Taft will put against Cannon the present
Speaker will change his views avoid the struggle
OF the two possibilities the which is probability that Taft
will make the fight
The who will 60 before the House with the backing of the
Administration as the opponent of Cannon certain to be
Representative Theodore Burton of chairman of the House
Committee Rivers and Hbo and candidate for Fokers place
in the Senate
Burton this afternoon had his second conference with Taft and fol.
lowing gave out statement which proof earnestly Taft
feels regarding the Speakership.
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
BURTON GIVES STATEMENT.

The Speaker has great power in repressng legislation
this epresSive influence should stand in the way there
would be but for the PeSdenelec to pursue and
that is to exert his influence against obstruction.
"ln speaking Of this subject am not assuming to say
anything for Mr. Taft but only TO express what seems to me
is clearly correct view of the situation
"Ihe Presdentelect made certain promises during the
campaign One for thorough and honest revision Of
the tariff. This does not necessarily that in all
schedules viii be lowered that any legitimate right or in
erest Of either capital labor will be diSregarded means
careful examination of the whole subject
Besides the tariff, there were other promises contained
in the party platform and reiterated by the Presdent-eect
which must be fulfilled at the of contest for the
Speakeship
mo doubt Mr. Taft would oppose Mr.. Cannon very re-
uctany but the head of his party well the Prasi-
denteec of the nation he bound to meet the expectations
of the people and to insist upon the observance of party
pledge.
at to be hoped there will be such harmony and con-
cert of action between the PreSdentect and Speaker Can
non that contest will be avoided"
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
TAFT TO GIVE BATTLE.

This statement accepted by politicians here proof conclusive
Taft will go into the battle with the determination pres
Speaker make him Capitulate
will this capuaion be matter of fom according
the friends of Taft.
will be strict understanding that Mr. Cannon will get busy on
thorough and honest revision of the tariff and that he will live
the spirit as letter of the platform President
elect made his campaign
The Washington times., 1908-11-22
Bow to the Departed.

This Chinese custom was generally
observed, although some bowed twice
in seeming Difference 10 the departed
souls Of both rulers. For the same rea-
son. II Is presumed. a nuEaber OF dipio-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-27

900; surplus and profits, 1886. 345.4s;
circulation. $4,000; bonds borrowed,
100000; clearing house certificates,
$2,200,000; individual deposits, ST.
449,060; bank deposits. $1.0S2,422;
U. 8. deposits, 100000; total. SS,737.-
$780,"
William A. Nash. acting chairman
OF the clearing house committee, is
sued the following statement:
1.-THE National Bank of North
America has decided to withdraw
from membership in the clearing
house association and to liquidate un-
der the authority Of the comptroller
Of the currency. This retirement of
the bank Is regarded as the simplest
method Of liquidating. The exchange
with the bank will not be made at the
clearing house today. While the
clearing house committee regards the
growing surplus and improved condi-
ton Of the bank as highly favorable
to a complete retirement OF the GER
tif1cates, the statement that the bank
Ia being forced to retire them has no
foundation in fact"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-27
LONG WAY TO TRAVEL.
Before Filipinos Will Be Prepared
for Self Government.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Nine years
after the battle of Manila bay Secre-
tary Taft records the results of the
American occupation Of the archi-
pelago and forecasts the future Of the
Filipinos, In an exhaustive report
transmitted to congress by the presi-
dent with a letter written by the chief
executive commencing in the high
est terms the secretarys conclusions.
The president declares that ruin
would have followed the adoption of
any other policy to ward the Philip
pines than that outlined by William
Mckinley and carried forward
through these nine years, and asserts
triumphantly that there is no bright
Err page in history than that dealing
with the relations between the strong
and the weak in those islands. He
adds that the Filipinos have yet a
long way to travel before they will
be fit for complete self government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-27
LAME EVERY MORNING.
A Bad Back Is Always Worse in the
Morning. Topeka People Are
Finding Relief.

A back that aches all day and
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as If you hadn't slept at all.
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work better, rest better and sleep bet
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Permanent cures in Topeka prove
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C. f. Rundell. janitor Of the Lodge
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avenue, Topeka, Kan, says: 1.-THE use
of Doan's Kidney Pills proved them to
be a valuable remedy and do not
hesitate to retestify to their great eff
fectiveness- I was troubled for some
two or three months with sharp pains
across the small of my back. especially
noticeable in the morning when I first
got up. 1t was difficult for me to
stoop and the secretions from the kid
neys at times were much discolored
and excessive. I read about Doan's
Kidney Pills being used by a friend Of
mine, and I asked him about the state
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to get box of the pills. The results I
obtained were decidedly satisfactory.
I am glad that took his advice
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
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Remember the name-Doan'sra
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-27
BANK GIVES UP FIGHT.
The National of North America Goes
Into Liquidation.

New York, jan. 27.-Comptroller
Of the Currency William B. Ridgely
today ordered the National Bank of
North America closed for liquidation.
and appointed Charles w. Hanna. ma
tional bank examiner. as receiver.
The aftermath of the financial
storm of last October in its effect on
the bank has been IN the shape of
heavy and persistent Withdrawals, the
result according to President W. 3.
HaNemyer. of insistent rumors set
afioat respecting the banks condition.
Membership in the clearing house as
ISOLATION enabled the bank to weather
the gale for a time. but the aid ex-
tended by this association in the form
of loan certificates finally became the
means of bringing about the decision
to go into liquidation when the call
for their redemption was intimated to
the directors on saturday last. The
banks Indebtedness to the clearing
house association is $2,2o0,000.
President Havemyer in state
ment given out laid the blame for the
trouble upon the persistent rumors he
declared were the cause of the with
drawals, which on Saturday became
so heavy that it was believed the bank
would not be able to meet the obliga-
tons today.
Two meetings of the directors were
held and at the conclusion of the
last, the directors decided to with
draw from the clearing house associa-
ton and ask the comptroller of the
currency to take charge OF the liouida-
ton of the bank w. B. Ridgely
comptroller of the currency, made the
following statement of the banks
affairs:
"At the request of the board of
directors Of the National Bank of
North America, the comptroller of
the currency has ordered the bank to
be closed for liquidation and appoint
ed National Bank Examiner G. w
Hanna as receiver. The action of the
directors was not taken because they
considered the bank insolvent, but on
account of difficulties or realizing on
the assets of the bank rapidly enough
to meet the heavy demands of deposi-
tors in the past few days and probable
! further large Withdrawals feared
1.-The receiver will proceed at once
with the liquidation Of the bank and
estimated that all depositors will be
! paid in full.
! Following is a statement of the
condition of the bank at the close of
/ business Saturday. January rs, 1908:
Assets: Loans and discounts, So
! 640.31S.76; U. s. bonds and premiums
| $5S, 902.7S; Panama and other bonds
| and stocks. 1855, 34S.5O; bank house
and other real estate. $1,215,500;
| cash and checks on other banks,
| $442,476.55; due from collection
banks. $3s4,2S1.31; total, $751;
| $3.50.
Liabilities: Capital stock. $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-27
1T IS A DRAWN BATTLE.
Goldfedd Mines to Be Operated on
Open Shop Plan.

Goldf1eld, Jan. 27.-The Mine OPP
orators association has abolished the
card system which required all en-
ployees to sign an agreement re-
nouncing the Western Federation Of
Miners, and declared an open shop
policy. The resolution adopted states
that hereafter applicants for employ
nent shall only be required to sat
isfy the secretary of this association
and the employers of their compe-
tency and reliability"
This was determined upon because
Of the fact that the agreement which
the men were required to sign is in
conflict with the statutes of Nevada.
I'VE shall operate on the open shop
plan," said Secretary Erb of the
Mine Owners association, land en-
ploy men regardless of their member
ship in any union"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-27
Sam HiIdreth's Racer Montgom-
cry Captures Burns Handicap.
Race Was Won in a Sea of Mud
Before 10000 People.
AHEAD AT EVERY POST
Clam0F Made a Desperate Strug-
gle From Start to Finish.
The Forty BoOkmakers We're
Fairly Deluged With Wagers.

San Francisco, Jan. 27.-In a veritable
sea of mud. Sam Hildreth's crack A.
year-old horse. Montgomery, the favor
lite, splashed home an easy winner In
the rich Burns handicap Saturday. five
CIamor of the Keene stable. second
choice in the betting. The latter clat-
tered in three lengths ahead of E. F.
Carman's Riheman, the third choice
The balance of the classy field was
strung out for an eighth of a mile. The
winner was ridden by E. Dugan, the
place horse by W. Miller and the third
horse by G. Burns. The time was
2:1O 40
The race was witnessed by over 10000
persons and the forty bookmakers were
fairly deluged with wagers on the han
dicap. Montgomery always ruled favor
lite. the odds varying from II to to az
to 1. He was backed by both stable
connections and by the public for thou
sands of dollars. Clamor and Gromoboi,
coupled as the Keene entry, were back
ed from to to IS, while Rif1eman was
literally supported at to 1. The odds
on the other ten starters ranged from
10 to 1 to to 1. The weather was
cloudy, but the sun broke through a
rift in the clouds before the horses
went to the post in the big stake.
The story Of the race is easily told.
Hoffman caught them in alignment
after short delay and when the bar
rier was sprung Hildreths colors were
the first in motion. Dugan shot Mont
gomery to the front and made every
post winning one. The son of Pessara
fairly reveled in the going and carried
his impost of 1913 pounds as If it were
a feather. Clamor, with an even break,
would have been a Keene contender.
The Keene candidate was shut off al
most as the horses left the barrier,
dropping back to eleventh position in
a badly strung-out field. Clamor trail
ed his field until the three-quarter pole
had been passed, when Miller began to
pick up the leaders. In an incredibly
short time the game colt had shot into
second position and challenged Mont
gomery in the stretch. The effo. how
ever. was too much for hin and the
Hildreth entry had only to g1llop I'M
der the wire, winning from a field
which, for class, eclipsed by far any
previous Burns handicap. Riheman
had no excuses. He was judiciously
ridden by G. Burns, but was unable to
do better than third. Favorites were
successful in five out of the six events.