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The Washington times., 1908-11-04
WASHINGTON CAR
IS IN AUTO EVENT
c. Royce Hough Has Entry
in 200 Automobile En-
duTance Run.

One Of the most unique automobile
events ever pulled OF was made yes
terday throughout the country. In us
different cities in the early gray of yes
terdays morning an automobile and
driver started out on a -200-mile epdur-
ance run, the run of the 1l5 cars in the
same number Of cities totaling $500
miles.
A perfect score constituted the least
use Of gasoIene and no repairs.
Royce Hough. manager OF the Motor
Car Company. was the Washington
representative. and came OF with a
score which his friends predict should
give MIN an easy victory Unlike many
IN such events, Hough- made absolutely
no preparation Tor the run making the
entire "Trip IN mis- fully equipped stock
car and with four passengers. Before
starting, the sasOlene tanks were eHsp-
tied and relied before notary public
and affidavits made Slightly less dan
fifteen gallons we're poured into The
tank and four gallons were drained out
at the conclusion Of the run Of -0l o
miles.
Remarkable Run.
As regards this feature, the run was
remarkable for the entire trip with the
exception Of the several invasiOus of the
Washington streets was made over very
hilIy roads. During the trip Mr. Hough
was accompanied by Mr.. Deatel, OF Tie
Washington Times vino served as wit
ness.
Tae start was made at s:I25s from The
Times Ofnce after the contents OF the
gasOlene had been measured and sworn
10. Through the loss of a gear wheel
for operating the spedOmeJ-r the ear
had 70 be brought back a'ser u had
covered at least fifteen miles, until that
instrument was adjusted. Then the
lun began over the same route up the
Conduit road. with It's many hills, and
return 20 the Muusey building Three
trips out the Laurel road. 253z miles for
the round trip, we're next run OF In easy
fashion, a return 70 the Munsey build
ing being made each time
zoo ulle Spin.
A run up 10 gICnmont and back and
another trip 40 the Anglers Club housa
up the Conduit road constituted the ell
tire trip or distance of 90I.5 miles.
During the trip, for almost ten and
a half hours. the engine Of The machine
never stopped. And also there was not
the slightest repair made o. needed dur
ing after this strenuous test
The car pulled up at the Eunsey build
iug at Geo, and the sasolene was meas
1red and sWDTI To. The entire run was
success. Unless, in the amount OF
gaE0leue consumed, the Washington
ian has the best score that Is possible,
and has sent his data 10 the committed
iu charge.
The Washington times., 1908-11-04
WHEN WOMEN VOTE

Tafter-If the ballot were given to
women the Republican party would
have a cinch.
RyTOn-Yes2
Tafter-Al women want protection
Puck
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
wright. 1903. By Frederic ]. Haskin.

Tomorrow-The Panama CannI-Iv,
The Force.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
The Passing of the ChemiSe.

Time was when the chemise was 80 Sc
eureIy enshrined IN the heart OF the
dainty woman that nothing could have
persuaded her that she could ever con-
sent 20 renounee H. In spite OF this
II is a recognized fact among the makers
OF lingerie that the demand for the
chemise has fallen of wonderfully during
the past few years. Thac this has been
the case cannot be attributed 20 the dis
turbing appearance OF the new ught-fit-
ting gowns, for. as has been said. the
'Innocuous desuetude" Of this article OF
womans toilet commenced before the in
PRODUCTION OF empire and DirectOire styles
No. the chemise. like so many other
appealing feminine things. went in Obe-
dience to the stout woman. She realized
that It's folds created a bulk around her
waist and she decided 10 dispense with
Il IN favor OF less voluminOus garments.
Since then the stout woman's efforts TO
look svelte have resulted in a gradual
elimination OF cumbersome neither gar
ments until now she seems 20 have
reached a climax by dispensing with
petticoats and even the more daring
knicker. and contenting herself with
sQues trians.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
Some Things of Beauty which
Would Strike Your Eye.

Some Things of Beauty Which
Would Strike Your Eye.
Some day when science has made
greater strides than the great ones il has
already made, perhaps the taking OF a
walk on the bottom Of the sea will be-
come as possible. II not as frequent, as
motoring and ballooning. And what reve-
latons await US down there in that world
Of almost eternal silence. We are accus-
toned 70 think OF the bottom Of the sea
as a waste. the recipient OF nothing but
the hClks Of st0rm-5attered and shot-rid-
died vessels and the bones OF dead men
and animals. But we are mistaken IN the
thought Besides the transient inhabi-
tants who dart and play through the
liquid realm, there are others who remain
to live and die In the place where they
were born
Upon reaching the bottom OF the ocean
you might al first think Il a very dull
place, for X Is cold and dark down there;
no plants live in the deepest depths. be-
cause there Is not enough OF sunlight But
presently you would find growing IN
terest in the place. says the Pathfinder.
lsh galIeon. filed 10 the upper decks with
golden treasure. or you might start back
from a skull grinnlng at you from It's
winding sheet Of brine as IL nestled back
ia eternal rest IN a cleft of rock. Pres
entity you would ind lampposts to guide
YOU along by their light, for the Umbel-
lula GreenIandica stands growing on q
slender stem, giving on a phOsphOrescent
light, by which the fishes that have eyes
can see 20 journey along their way. But
many Of the denizens OF the deep do not
see Umbelula, because they have no eyes,
long since they found that instead of try
/ Ing 90 direct their course by sight they
could set alJDg better By relying upon
touch. so they exchanged eyes FOR feelers
/ and Go not seem inclined to regret the eX-
change.
II you viii go into the "children's room"
/ az the Smithsonian Institution you viii
/ see one Of the most beautiful productions
l Of the sea; SO fran and ~-tistc is its
/ makeup that you feel sure that not ma
/ ture, but man, must have produced an
| object Of such delicate beauty But ma
\ tUre did do it. and made IL on the bottom
| of the sea, too. If you will go down into
/ the waters in the region % the Philippine
/ Islands and dig around in the mud, you
might bring up d spongy-lOOkinE object.
/ that resembles the white Of an egg in its
| consistency. Ii looks like a flower basket
| and may have a hermit crab inside, for
] the crab lives az the same depth. but he
| does not find much hospitality awaiting
| him, for the sponge closes over him
! and holds him forever. This product
Of the sea is called Venus Flower Basket,
SO named because In its finished state il
might we'll make a receptacle for the gar
/ lands OF the goddess OF beauty. This g
after IL is cleaned ard prepared for sale,
! for Il then looks as II IL were made OF fine
1 spun glass with It's hlaments spreading
out from the bottom These are called
| "spicules'' and serve 20 anchor the AMI
nal to tho bottom. and so firmly does II
hold on that il takes a good strong pull
| 10 bring IL un.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14

kerchief which he had stolen. Now. shut
ting his eyes. ne could see plainly certain
dresses, and her jewels, IN particular,
absolutely sparkled in his memory but
her face eluded him. lie tried 70 recall
her as she FIRST swan into his vision at
Ascot and failed. Cynthia's kindly eyes
and smile shOne out OF the fire. Edward.
too, and many others long forgotten; but
she. who signed herself his Angel, re-
mained invisible
Had she ceased 10 be q wOman2 Why
did he perceive so clearly that diamond
and opal necklace which she had bought
with poor young Tressilian's loot. Tres
sillan! The boy came ar his call, q gal
liant figure. He. too. had given all and
received nOthing-eXcept a BOer bullet
They said he had deliberately exposed
himself. again and again. A life thrown
away for the sake OF woman who liked
things better than persons. who, really
and truly. said her prayers TO a cabinet
with panels painted by Angelica Kaun-
mani
Burgess entered the sitting-room few
minutes later. At once Hugo OWNED that
something had happened. He thought
FOR the moment that the young fellow
must have encountered a rebuff from
joy His face was pale, and his eyes.
usually sparkling with animation. had a
brooding. sombor expression he crossed
to the fire. leaned his elbow upon the
mantelpiece. and said in z very quiet
voice.
"Diphtheria has broken out IN Hern-
shaw Parya."
'Where2"
A Mowland's. Joy is distracted. A
month ago she implored Sir Giles 70 put
things right. and all thar. but he refused.
Now It's likely 10 go through the village"
'Mowland hasn't got it?'
NO; that jolly little kid with the mop
Of curly yellow hair. And another seems
70 be sickenlng. By Jove, it's an odd
thing"
What's odd?''
You were saying only the other day
that you would like 10 see Joy Vennabie
I face 10 face with big emergency. Well
you will"
God forbidr' said Hugo. almost 70
himself
To BE Continued Next Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
REFLECTIONS OF
A BACHELOR GIRL
By HELEN ROWLAND.

Hope springs eternal IN the
feminine breast as long as a
woman has ambition enough to
continue to curl her hair. and In
the masculine breast as long as
a man has self-respect enough to
keep on shaving his chin.
Why is a woman always go
Jealous OF her husbands stenog-
rapher when his real affinity is
Just as likely to be somebody
else's stenographer7
It is not a mans morals. but
his manners. that make him
comfortable or otherwise TO live
with. A burglar or an embezsler
can make his wife fairly happy
II he will be prompt TO dinner,
agreeable at breakfast, and will
put up the portieres with a pleas
ant smile.
The kind OF man who will
allow a woman to be dropped
from society for his sake is the
kind who will usually end by
dropping her for society's sake.
Nothing makes a woman SO
green with envy and mortihoa-
tion as her husbands ability 10
turn over and snOre Ave minutes
after they have had an exciting
quarrel.
The balance OF power IN the
family usually goes to the hus-
band or wife who has the largest
balances in the bank.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14

The Americans have also insisted that the
people should keep their premises clean.
ii was after viewing the wonders that
have been done In Transforming these two
hlthiest spots on the map into two clean
looking cities that former Minister Buch-
anan remarked TO Gov. Blackburn, during
his recent VISIT 70 the isthmus: GOV
ernor. II, when ! was here as the Ameri-
can Minister, an angel from heaven had
come 10 me and announced that in these
few years l should return here and be-
hold 50 great a change l could hardly
have believed it possible"
The work OF the sanitary department
has brought the death rate down 10 the
point where II is no more than that for
the average American city. OF course,
the death rate among tho negro popula-
ton will ever remain high on the 18TH
mus. as Il does everywhere. They are
predisposed to pulmonary disorders. and
the dampness OF the climate, together
with their disregard OF tho simple laws
Of health make it but natural that the
death rate should be high with them.
But among the whites there are few, II
any, American cities which can boast so
low a death rate During the past year
they had a death rate Of only 976 per
thousand among the Americans on the
Zone. Deducting those who died from
wounds received In accidents. the death
rate from disease is found 10 have been
only GA per thousand. or as small as
would be expected TO occur among any
similar body OF men in any part OF the
United States. The death rate among the
women and children living in commission
quarters was almost as low as that
among the men-an extraordinary condi-
ton. The rate for the entire population
OF the Canal Zone was only little over
q per 1000 during 1907. which Is about the
same showing as was made in New York,
and q better one than was made In Wash
ington, Baltimore, and New Orleans.
Conditions are still improving. In 1905
there We're almost double as many deaths.
IN proportion 10 the population, from ma
laria as there We're in 1907. The samo is
more than true Of dysenteTy. From pneu-
monia, in 1906, there were I'D deaths out
OF total population Of $1,000. In 1907,
with a total population Of 10000, there
were but 56S deaths. While the total
mortality among the laboring force IN
1907 was psf per 1000 there were only
457 per 1000 who died OF tropical dis
edses including malaria. And this on
the isthmus. once described in the gov
ernment instructions 10 the British mer-
chant marine as being about the most
unhealthful spot in the world Another
achievement for American brains and
| American grit.
ICcpyright. 1893. By Frederic J. Haskin.)
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14

Great as VIII be the benefits OF the canal
from q commercial standpoint, they PROM
ise 10 be outrivaled by the great contribu-
tions TO public health which the sanitary
department is making. They have proved
that proper methods can absolutely pre-
vent epidemical disease, and their work
marks the beginning Of the epoch when
humanity is released from the thraldom
Of old King Contagion.
The Panamans have always been lndif-
ferent to filth When the Americans took
charge Of things, the two cities Of the
isthInus. Colon and Panama, were about
the dirtiest places in the world There
were no sewers, no water supplies, no
precautions against disease. and no paved
streets worth the mentioning. AS they
are situated at the two ends OF the canal
II would have been useless to try TO have
tho Canal Zone free from epidemlcs If
these cities were not free. So the treaty
with Panama provided that the United
States should have perpetual sanitary
jurisdiction over these cities
Then the United States laid them a
system OF sewers. gave them wholesome
water supply. and paved their streets
In return. she Is collecting a sufficient
rental from the water users Of the two
cities to reimburse her for her outlay I'm
nry years, including interest eharges
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA.

To BE Continued Next Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
A Dublin Hotel waiter.

From the London Telegraph
Six years ago. when the king visited
Dublin. some amusing incidents were re-
corded due to the grotesQueness Of come
hotel walters apparently just fresh from
rural Lire.
One hotel keeper told such a newly i'm
ported server that he must always
serve every one with soup at dinner. and
be quite certain that no had Il.
Thsreupon ensued the following scene
between visitor and the new walteri
Soup. sir?' said Barney.
mo soup for me-" said tho visitor.
but you must have IT," said Barney.
TITS tho rules OF tho house"
''Eang tho houseT exclaimed tho visit
or. highly exasperated; when I don't
want soup. I won't eat It. Get along with
your
well" said Barney, with solemnity.
"all cnn say is just this--it's the rules
OF the house, and sorra drop else yen
get till ye finish the soupl"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
Rusine.n Is BusInesn.

From Pic1Nl-Up
why can't you give me a decent sum
OF money and not dribble It a thousand
pounds az timer
Questioning thus. the titled Briton
glared az his American wife, but she d!d
not quail
1T was distinctly understood" she re-
turned, with frmness. that bought you
on the installmenJ plan"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
A Brave Man.
Frnrn Tit-Rsts

ffVtn lll-b7tA
Captain" said the first mate Of the
good ship Caulifiower, while the storm
was at its height, ''the ship has sprung
leak. the water-tight compartments
are full Of water, and the vessel is go
ing down. What shall we dor
The gallant skipper's face blanched, but
only for one-eighth of a second did he
lose his self-control.
Don't waste a moment" he replied
Prepare at once an address thanking
me for rly GOODNESS and heroism IN the
face OF deadly and overwhelming peril.
Let not boat leave the ships side until
every man and woman has signed It."
The Washington herald., 1908-07-14

A practical little dress which any
mother can develop Is here shown. 1t Is
pleated in front and back in triple box
pleat effect. and hangs straight from
the shoulders. except for a loose betting
at the waist the body and sleeves being
cut In one. after the newest mode The
frOck, being cut square at the neck, and
having sleeves ending at the elbow, is
specially adapted for warm-weather wear.
though the addition OF guimpe would
render It suitable for any season. No
trimming IS needed on such a dress other
than bands Of insertion, or washable
braid on the neck, sleeves. and belt. Lawn.
dlmity. or batiste may be used for max
ing this little dress. the six-year size
requiring 3$s yards q inches wide. Eight
sizes, three 10 ten years.
This pattern may be obtained by in
closing 10 cents to the Pattern Depart.
ment, The Washington Herald 7S4 Fiji
teenth street northwest, giving number
1885 and size wanted.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-05
DIXIE II. BEATS ALL
MOTOR=BOAT MARKS

NEW YORK, Aug. 5,-In a trial over
the New York Yacht Clubs course in
Hampstead Bay, Long Island, yester-
day. the motor-boat Dixie ii. made the
highest known speed record for a BOAT
of her size and type. The Dixie II. Mon
day won the Harmsworth cup in the
international motor-boat race off Hunt
ington, l.. L., in a sensational finish
against the English craft, the Wolseley-
Siddeley. Yesterday, travelling our times
yer the Hampstead course of one and
one-tenth miles, twice with the tide and
twice against 1t, recorded ar aver
age speed of 31.03 knots. or 49, statute
miles an hour. Clinton II. Crane. the
designer of the boat. was helmsman,
and Harry NJ. Crane was her engineer.
f. E. Lorrillard. of the regatta COM
mittee of the New York Yacht Club,
had charge of the timing.
The Dixie II. was taken to City Island
after the trial. She will be shipped to
the Thousand Islands in a few days TO
be ready for the Gold challenge cup
races at the last of the month.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-05
TIGERS CRAWLING UP ON GRAYS WHO
TOOK SLUMP in MONTREAL SERIES

Tigers. Jones. the favorite of the trio
having played here for several seasons
Will be given a grand send-off on ac-
count of his excellent work with the
Montreal Club. Jimmy still maintains
his popularity in this city.
Baseball is baseball these days, es-
pecially as the race is pretty even, and
1t is anybody's fight. One thing is GER
tain. and that is the Tigers have a rat
Ting good pitching staff. Stallings de-
clares 1t is the best in the league. After
the five straight victories over Buffalo
Newark fans are hopeful.
Dunn's bunch is expected to blow up
soon, especially as their pitchers are
not in the shape that the Newark
bunch is. on Sunday the Broncos
will be here to open a series with the
Tigers.
Not only is the Eastern League race
of interest to the Newark fans, but the
National League race is attracting no
little attention. Hundreds of local en-
thusiasts went over to the Polo
Grounds yesterday to see the double
header between the Giants and the
Reds. That McGraw's men won both
games was a source of much pride TO
Newark fans, who are pulling lard for
the success of the Giants.
The defeat of the Cubs by Billy Muir
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-05
JOHNSON TAKES
STEPS To STAMP
out GAMBLING
Calls Upon American League
Club Owners to Help
Him Out.

CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-Efforts to stamr
out gambling in baseball will imme-
diately be made by the American
League. President Johnson, OF the
league, it is announced today, will is
sue a bulletin to every American
League club, calling attention to the
prevalence of betting and asking each
club owner to enforce to the letter the
section in the league constitution pro-
hibiting betting.
President johnson figures that in or
der to discourage the gemblers it may
be necessary to place under arrest
every one caught making bets at a ball
park. If the city police cannot be
trusted to enforce the order he will
recommend that the club owners as
sign a force of private detectives to
ferret out the bettors and those re-
ceiving bets.
There is no question but that the
gamblers which have been put out of
business by adverse legislation against
the turf have locked to baseball" said
Mr.. Johnson. ut has become an evil
which must be nipped now if the game
is to be kept clean. OF course, | I'M
powerless to do anything against the
handbook-makers around town out
side the ball grounds, and hat is up
to the authorities of the different cities.
Gambling inside the American
League grounds around the circuit.
however, must be suppressed, and at
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-05
WILKES HEART
HOME IN FRONT
IN 2:O7 TROT
Newark Horse Has Grand Cir
cult Feature at His
Mercy.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Aug, 5.-The
second day of halamazoo's first Grand
Circuit meeting was favored with a
fast track, but a stiff breeze was blow.
ing from the southeast and a smatter-
ing of rain in the late afternoon marred
the day somewhat. The rain was not
heavy enough, however, to make any
material change in the going. All three
events of the days program were de-
cided in straight heats.
The 2;07 trot saw Wilkes Heart,
owned by Frank Maybaum. of Newark.
y. j., the winner in straight heats. In
the 30 pace and 2;13 trot there was
more of a contest for second and third
places. Charlie Hal was second in the
hrst two heats of the pace, but dropped
back to fourth in the last heat. while
Leslie Waterman and William c. fin
ished second n third. respectively.
Fred d. got third i'm the first heat of
the pace. n DIR. Fox got third place
In the second heat.
In the 2:13 trot Carlokin and Teascl
took second and third. respectively. in
the first and third heats. but in the
second heat Carlokin dropped back 70
sixth, allowing Teasel and Alice Edgar
to take second and third.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-05
With Another Days Rest STALL
ings's Men Will Tackle
Casey's Club.
BY KIDDO.

Those Broncos did not help the
Tigers yesterday, but Montreal took
another fall out of the Grays at Provi-
dence and brought them down to within
mailing distance of the Orioles. who
are at present going pretty fast against
the Rochester bunch. Still the Tigers
are but three and a half games away
from the top of the standing, M are
anxious to wade in and trim Montreal.
who will be the attraction at Wieden-
mayors Park beginning tomorrow and
ending their stay on Saturday.
Today Is another day of rest for the
Tigers, and the players, having taken
things easy for two days, will be in
shape to make a struggle for the head
of the league. No cinch is anticipated
in the games with the Royals, who have
been giving the Grays their bumps in
the past few days.
Jimmy Casey, Mike O'Neil and Jimmy
Jones, three Newark favorites, will be
here tomorrow for the clash with the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-05
Newark Fans See Giants Down
Reds in a Double
Header.

rays Quakers helped things out a
whole lot for the Giants, who passed
the Cubs in the race and came within
a few points of the Pirates, who met
another defeat at the hands of Tommy
Mccarthy, the Cincinnati and Pitts
burg castoff. Mccarthy was injured
sliding home and Ferguson took his
place. Mccarthy gets. the credit of
winning the game as he was pitching
excellent ball when he was injured and
his club vas safely in the lead.
Strange thing about the game was
that Wagner was really responsible for
the defeat of the Pirates. making a
costly throw into the bleachers at Bos-
ton.
Detroit is drawing away from the
Browns in the American League.
Changes are predicted In the lineup
of the Highlanders, and a new man
ager will be the first thing, 1t is said.
There is a ~well-founded rumor that
Harry Davis will take charge of the
club from the bench.