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The Washington times., 1908-09-03
WILMARTH FATHER"
TO HUGE FAMILY
Clerk Guides DestinieS of 5000
Youngsters Who Want Per-
mission to Work.

Raymond o. Wilmarth financial clerk
TO the Board of Education, by virtue of
his duties ia connection with the issu-
ing of permits to child-workers who are
under the age limit fixed by law, is
father" TO the largest and most unique
family in the District of Columbia.
To others may have fallen the glory
OF guiding the destiny of nations, but to
Mr. Wilmarth has fallen the greater
privilege of guiding the destinies Of
some 5000 nation makers. IN the three
or four months that Mr. Wilmartt has
been engaged daily in deciding whether
the child applicants should receive per
mlts TO work he has received approx
mateIy 5000 applications and granted
about 400.
When a child wanted a permit to do
outside work, such as selling news
papers, shining boots, running errands
or learning the huckster's trade, he was
referred to MT. Wilmartn and with MF
Wilmarth rested the supreme power OF
granting or refusing the request for the
applicant to start his business career
in one Of these branches mentioned.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
HOTELS MUST HAVE
FIREPROOF STAIRS
Commissioners Will Prepare New
Regulation for the District
After Hearing.

Upon recommendation Of Commission
er MaCfarland, the Corporation Counsel
will be directed by the Commissioners to
prepare a regulation providing for the
installation OF ftTe-proof stairWays in
every hotel in the District of Columbia.
If desired. a hearing viii be given 10
the hotel keepers.
As the result Of an examination by
Chief Belt. OF the Fire Department, of
the eighty-seven licensed hotels in the
District, the chief today reported to the
Commissioners that but eight are pro-
viGed with fire-proof stairways through
out, while seven are partially equipped.
AS the result Of the inspection of the
aters, prior to the issuance of annual
licenses, Chief Belt reports that with
a few minor improvements. all can be
made to comply with the law
The managers of the various theaters
have been directed TO make the neCes-
saTy Improvements.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
PASSENGERS HURT
IN TROLLEY WRECK
W., B. & A. Car 3 VerifeS
Significant Number in
Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Sept S.-FaiIure of an
airbrake To work caused car % of the
Washing or, Baltimore. and Annapolis
Electric railroad to practically run
amuck Ia Liberty street. between Fay
cite ard Baltimore streets, shortly
after 6 O'Clock this morning. Before
The car was got under control It had
smashed into a cinder cart, upset it,
injured the driver, w. H. Paul, Colored
crossed Baltimore street and collided
wien Madison avenue car 1872, east
h0m.d
Tie seventy-ftve ton car of the Wash
ington. Baltimore and Annapolis rail-
road strpck the lighter city car IL little
back of the middle, crushing one side,
partly demolishing the roof. derailing
the car and injuring several passen-
gers.
The injured are Martin Tsehmayer.
lawyer and member Of the last Legisla-
ture, slightly injured about head and
wrist; Miss Edna Barthold, 1925 Wood
ley street. suffering from general shak-
imp up and nervous shock; Miss Kath-
crime Matthews, 141S Madison avenue,
cut about the mouth; Miss Belle Mich
ols. 6l2 North Washington street, left
wrist sprained: William II. Paul. col
Ored. los Penn street, driver of cart,
right foot injured; Charles LaughOr,
spTaiEed arm: William Snyder, Brook
lyn, Md, cut head
The Washington, Baltimore and An
napOlis car continued on its journey 10
Washington as soon as the track was
cleared. None of its occupants was in
iITed.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
SINKING.
ARREST EXPECTED
Police Promise Solution of
Seaside Mystery in
Few Days.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Sept 3.-Ac-
cording to a report this morning.
Charles G. Roberts, the victim of the
boardwalk shooting mystery, is in
preearious condition, and less hope is
entertained for his recovery than at
any time since he was shot a week
ago last night
Will Make Arrest.
Facts are now in possession of the
authorities which enable them, they say,
to announce that the identification oil
the person who shot Roberts viii be
established within few days. They
say. positively. that the case will not
be placed on the records Of unsolyeu
crimes
The motive fer the assault is fixed. 10
the satisfaction Of Chief of Police
Woodruff His detectives, cooperating
with those in other cities, are now on
the trail of the suspect, and the evi-
dence now at hand is sufficient on
which TO make an arrest.
Chief Woodruff has authorized the
statement that the arrest viii be made
IN New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore
or Atlantic City.
Has the warrant been issued?" Chief
Woodruff was asked.
Not yet" he replied In naming
four cities / DO not want 10 convey the
the impression that / am surrounding
the case with further mystery. I say
frankly to you that We do not know IN
which OF the four places the fugitive
viii be caught, but unless unlocked for
circumstances arise the case win be
solved rObably before next Monday"
Society Side of It.
"WiU the arrest and zubsao1lapt do
velopments reveal a scandal In Balti-
more society2"
Not necessarily" +" he replied NO eff
fort has been made 10 deny that Mrs
w. S. @. Williams and Mr. Roberts
were riding in the roller chair at night
and that the shooting took place Ina a
deserted quarter of the boardwalk"
Chief Woodruff refused to reveal the
motive OF the assault
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
LA FOLLETTE'S MEN
ACCUSE STEPHENSON
Defeated Candidates for Senatorial
Nominations Charge Liberal
Use of Money.
Use of Money.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Sept. s,-Though
practically compete returns show that
Senator Isaac Stephenson has been re-
nominated to the United States Senate
by plurality of $780, the lumberman
faces an investigation by the Legis-
lature.
The La Toilette candidates. F. r.
McGovern and ". H. Patton, tho were
defeated for the nomination BIZ Stephen
SON today charged that more Than 81 000
was spent by Stephenson. United States
movement, which began to take definite
form today, 90 ask the Legislature at
its next session TO investigate the man
Ter in which the Senatorial campaign
funds We're spent.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
DIVORCED 10 YEARS,
UNDER SAME ROOF

ST. LOUIS. Sept 3.-Charles Schoen,
sixty-seven years old. and his divorced
wife known as Mrs. Mary Smith, fF-
ty-fOur. have lived in the same house
here, he upstairs and she downstairs
ever since "a divorce was granted To
them. nineteen years ago, according 10
testimony IN a police court, when Schoen
Was tried on "a disturbance Of the peace
charge, preferred by his sOn-ir-layy.
Martin Haberland.
SchOen and Mrs. Smith told Judge
IEIeiber they were the best OF friends;
that he sometimes borrowed an egg
from her, and she often borrowed q
little milk or sugar from him.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
Society Side of It.
NAVY FOLK ABOARD
MISSING STEMAER

The Navy Department has directed
Admiral Swinburne, Of the Pacific fleet,
now at Honolulu, to keep a lokout when
he leaves that harbor. for the British
steamer Aeon, which sailed from San
Francisco on July for Samoa, and
which Is now Ion gove- due
Special interest attaches to the shin.
as IT carried as passengers the family
of Chaplain Bower r. Patrick. of the
United States navy, and Mrs William
X. Riddle, wife Of Lieutenant Riddle
u. s. n, and daughter Of G. NJ. Ser
pell, of Norfolk, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
HAL CHASE QUITS
ORGANIZED BALL
First Baseman With Yankees Goes
TO California to Stay
While.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3,-HaI Chase, the
brilliant young first basemsn Of the
Yankees. who has been the sensation of
the national game for the last three
seasons. left today for San Jose, Cal
He will never play in organized base
BAH again.
ing statement:
Il am not satisfied TO play under a
management that sees fit TO give out a
story detrimental to my character and
questioning my integrity and honesty.
Such a story appeared In a New York
Sunday paper, August .. / feel that
could not do myself justice playing un-
der such conditions and therefore
have decided to quit. / never had man
ageTial ideas. HAL CHASE"
The Washington times., 1908-09-03
WASHINGTON MAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

BALTIMORE, Sept. 81 Earles A. Nc
Kinney, forty years OH, a member OF
a prominent Virginia fan Ay. and who is
said 10 live at 1904 n street northwest,
Washington. attempted suicide early
this morning by inhaling gas in his
room at 2l6 Liberty street
Mckinney was found before the gas
had made him entirely unconscious and
he is now in the city hospital.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Good Enough for the Reunited
Democracy, Says David r. Francis

lection and control OF the courts,
whose justice and power every good
citizen respects and obeys.
The platform is not perfect. but It
Is humanitarian and patriotic, and
broad enough and strong enough for
the reunited Democracy 10 stand upon.
The nominees should be supported
because they represent these prin-
ciples, because they are honest and
capable and patriotic. and further
more because they are the free and
Overwhelming choice of the party
whose doctrines are the foundations
OF our institutions and whose instincts
are right
These nominees were not dictated
by dynasty in power. nor were they
forced on the country by an immense
and ever-increasing army of officehold-
ers. II elected they will be surround
ed by conservative councillors, and,
only appreciative of their great re-
sponsibilities. will faithfully and un-
selflshly administer their trusts in the
interest OF the whole people. This
is my deliberate conviction"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Thursday. July 80.
1908.
"A Corner in a Garden.

in the corner. Miss Sallie had gone.
white as death, and started TO drive
him away. but suddenly leaned against
the fence, half fainting Miss Mary
seemed almost AS startled as she. and,
driving the dog away. shut the gate
and led Miss Sallie to "A seat ON the
porch
Sister dislikes dogs very much"
remarked Miss Minnie. handing me a
long stemmed Marchal Mel She
was bitten by dog when child and
has never overcome her dread OF
them
The explanation should have been
sufficient but as ! recalled the express
sion OF Miss Sallie's face II was not
so clear as IL might have been. IL
was not fear for self IL showed, but
dread OF what? She had paid no at
tention TO the dog when he was al
most under her feet. but the moment
he approached that empty corner she
was distressed IL was very strange!
And after that my wonder grew.
used TO see her come out alone and
stand beside that plot or earth. gazing
as she did not gaze at her beloved
mower beds. STOPPING at times TO re-
move bit of grass or weeds that dar-
ed desecrate IL.
One night shortly after. | could not
sleep, and decided after hours of toss
Ing To get up and read. Before light
ing the lamp. however. | stopped be-
fore the window and looked out. The
moon was old, but the stars were out.
large-eyed and wonderful, and a slight
breeze flung the perfume OF the flow
ers on the night with prodigal hand.
From somewhere in the distance came
the twang Of a banjo, and musical
Negro voice singing sprightly SER
enade. Nearer. softer Sound prevail
ed. A bird stirred suddenly in his
sleep. rustling the leafy curtains OF
his couch softly. and huge magnolia
blossom loosed its hold and fell. with
a little plash To the ground.
Charmed with the beauty and peace
of the scene | sat there. when sud
denly | became conscious of little
stixed sound in my neighbors' gar.
den. and turning my eyes that way
II saw a figure gliding in and out
among the shrubbery. Straight down
the path IL came. a tall. slight fig.
ure which | knew instinctively was
Miss Sallie's. Pausing beside that
tiny mound, with little low moan
she threw herself on her knees be
side IT, She knelt on the damp earth
and laid her cheek on the bare mound
with means and sobs that were pitt
full 10 hear. Panied and bewildered,
IL was wondering what to do. when
the door opposite opened and Miss
Mary came out Never a moment she
paused. but with the unerring instinct
OF the deaf came straight TO the spot
where Miss Selle knelt hidden by
the shrubbery, and drew her up be-
side her.
There. there. dear" she murmured
soothingly. Don't cry so--it's better
as il is. you know" and she half led,
half carried. her sister away.
What does IL mean" | thought.
What is that little mound of earth
unless"
The next day as Miss Minnie was
swaying idly in my rocker | purpose
ly led the conversation again 10 their
garden. had heretofore avoided
mentioning that empty corner. but
tonight I had tlsrst for knowledge
that would not down.
There is nothing there" said Miss
Minnie slowly. Nothing has been
planted there for years" And then in
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30

ALTOONA, Pa, July 3O.-David X.
Francis. secretary OF the interior un-
der Cleveland. writing TO the Buffalo
Times, says The Democratic
platform is clear, sincere. courageous
and. preferable to the Republican be-
cause ii contains a publicity plank, II
for no other reason. Ii endorses in
come tax and inheritance tax which
are just and proper. 1t advocates re-
duction OF tariff and opposition 10 mon
opolies without guaranteeing reason
able profit" as does the Republican
platform To industries which have so
long passed the stage OF infancy that
they are successfully competing with
foreign manufacturers in their own
countries and selling abroad az much
lower prices than at home.
The Democratic platform does not
declare against the issuance OF re-
straining order without hearing. but
when such is granted ii insists that 1t
must be for a definite time and u
prompt return, which is equitable and
clear. BY such a process menaced life
and property are taken under the pro-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
German Defense Costly.

s The Germans have installed In the
port OF wilheimshoefen Krupp can
non which cost the trifiing sum OF
SIS. 600. every shot of which costs
y1.s5o--s6s7 for the projectile. sls5
for the charge which expels the shell
and ss3s for the checking apparatus.
This gun cannot fire more than 95
shots before Il Is completely useless.
Because OF the repeated action OF the
explosives eroslons are made In the
bore which destroy the quality OF the
rteel and the piece can no longer be
nsed without danger Of bursting.--Chi-
cago Journal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
The Mateh.strikIna Elend.

Strike your matches here" are the
words on neat little brass signs that
are set In the walls OF building at
Allegheny and Kensington-aves.. Phil
adelphia. These signs, according to a
builder. are becoming popular with
people who are Interested In erecting
properties. Beneath the words Is a
rough surface about foot In length
and half a foot wide. These are to
meet the demands of matchmaking
fends. AS much az 100000 would
not pay the damage done by the
army OF match-strikers In a big city
In q yesr.-Philadslphia Record.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30

I~1UCH queer little corner it,
'Nl was and such a peculiar idea
1. ID 10 have left IL like that--a
III tiny desert in a paradise OF
bloom.
II WAS typical, southern garden.
eloquent OF the loving care be
slowed upon il. There were roses
In Y wonderful profusion, forests OF
japonicas, tangles OF jessamine, bat
tallons of hyacinths, and little lakes
OF violets. Al first glance every foot
OF space seemed filled with riotous
beauty, until ones eyes fell on the lit
tie bare spot In the corner. when a
sudden wonder grew
The beds around this had all been
neatly laid out. and this bit OF ground,
something over two feet long and a
foot wide, was marked off from the
rest end enclosed separately with
bricks. IL was slightly raised and
rounded. and there was not flower
or blade OF grass allowed TO grow In
side t. had noticed il first from
my window. which overlooked my
neishtor's yard, but my attention had
bceA attracted TO IL more particular
ly during call from my neighbors
themselves.
There were three maiden sisters
Twins along with their father. one OF
the old families beloved OF southern
aristocracy. Miss Mary was the cid.
est. pale, plain woman, with the pa
thctic look one sees in the eyes OF the
partially deaf Miss Minnie, a whole
sumo looking woman, past her nrst
youth but still plump and pretty, was
the Youngest of the trio and did the
talking for the family: but II was at
Miss Saliie looked longest
rail and dark, with a figure at once
graceful and stately, she must nave
been beautiful woman in her youth.
She was a handsome woman now. but
| think she had the saddest face
ever saw There was a look OF unrest
Of burden bearing, In the great, dark
eyes, that wakened my sympathies at
once.
We had been speaking OF their gar
dcu, ever a fruitful theme of converse
ton with them, when | Numbered
II suppose you have choice var
iety OF seeds or bulbs planted in that
enclosed space in the corner" said
irteTrogatively. and was confused TO
meet at first. silence, then equal con-
fusion. Miss Sallie gasped slightly,
and her face went red. then white. 1t
was Miss Minnie's blessed chatter that
came To my rescue and filled the
pause. eloquent of discomfort Miss
Sallie's eyes still retained their look
of shock when Miss Mary led the way
homeward
1t was little thing to disturb any
one, | thought, but could not but feel
that Miss Sallie was disturbed bv my
innocent allusion TO that corner in
their garden.
"Pshaw," | exclaimed, in scorn OF
the fancy that came TO me. Il am
growing imaginative" but each time
looked into my neighbours garden
the fancy returned
saw a great deal of the Dixons
that summer. and grew warmly at
tached TO them. Miss Mary soothed.
Miss Sallie interested, and Miss Min
ME cheered me.
was following them about one
day in the garden, while Miss Mary
cut some flowers for sick friend.
The little girl who was to carry them
had a dog with her, and the frisky
animal was trotting about among the
shrubbery after the manner of dogs.
At a startled cry from Miss Sallie
turned TO see that the dog had begun
shifting and paving around that plot
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Then charles Brisbane, too, has adjourned.

ThenC Brisbane has adjourned
the for Bryan anyway
case o prostraon
York American
for the presden would take 1t
around he is
ituatio in
on What
of these three receive
the contributions
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Affected Him Differently.

Nav. what's paw doing down in the
basement? Patching up the icebox?'
mo, dear; he's putting new wire
gauze in the screen doors"
How do you know"
by the language he is using, DEAR"
Chicago Tribune.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Did You Ever
Hear This One?
Heroic Treatment.

An advertisement of a nursing bottle
printed in Canadian newspaper
concluded with the following: when
the baby is done drinking il must be
unscrewed and laid in a cool place
under a tap. II the baby does not
thrive on fresh milk. II should be
boiled. Manchester Union.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Their Game.

'"rhese crooked Legislators OF ours
are Just as bad as counterfeiters."
said Knox. 'in the same class, In
fact"
Think SOP" asked Dudley.
Sure! They're forever making and
passing bad bills. "-Washington Star.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
PUTTING Him Next"

Il will give you penny IL youll
promise 10 be good while I'm away.
Johnny"
"What1l you give me II I'll be good
when you get back home"
I'll give you something II you are
not good then."-Hoston Post.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Life on the Farm.

What are you paying farm hands?"
I'D pay well for good tenor" an
swered the gentleman farmer. II
need a tenor TO complete my double
quartet. Washington Herald.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Seemed Unlikely.

Little Loren had watched the rain
pour down all day. Finally. when the
clouds began to break away, he said.
Mamma, do you suppose those clouds
will ever be M to use again 1.-THE
Delineator
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
THE TR UTHI IN ~70 =
No Maner Whom IL Heips or Hurts.
Were the Republican and Dem

Were the Republican and Dem
ocratic platforms in this cam
paign of like merit until the tariff
issue were reached. comparison OF
the planks of the respective par
ties in this particular alone. with
Judge Taft's position as set forth
in his speech of acceptance. taken
into consideration. should tend to
Democratic victory at the polls
in November.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30

His father was OF humble birth.
but rose by his own will"
And he rose BY his fathers will
Houston Post
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30

Judge Taft with regard this great question
Pedging himself policies OF Roosevelt to winch ne
pledged the platform which he stands the
declares for reforms that not embodied Its 1905
code OF principles ..
however depart from the position OF party
on the tariff issue.
ngess all in his Cincinnati speech against
the predatory other institutions toward which
of Roosevelt that they menace TO decent
government and to the welfare of the country
admits tariff offers empta-
nonopoze the production and sale OF
articles in this profit by the excessive rate
Mr. Taft KNOWS that while that excessive rate exists on the
tariff schedule who will yield to
such @ w I haye IN the se as been for the
And Mr. Taft KNOWS that effective to break
up monopoly those goods whose sale is
which public bled in the free list
as the Democratic platform declares
Why rather than subscribe to vague promise OF revision
vague promise of where 1t is proposed to revise
Promising nothing clearly further than minimum and maxi
which the maximum rate tor ussmade goods
the minimum for trust porons tor anything oenni'e
the public is pledged to the contrary
Mr. Taft would eliminate the unlawful
/ THE PUTTING OF IT'S GOODS UPON THE FREE LIST
MOULD DO IT.
He would charging excessive rates
THE PUTTING OF THE Scoops DDS OF OF AND
TARIFF, WHO DEMAND EXCESSIVE .E
For THE SMALL M APP poRM OF M
BATES WOULD DO 1T.
high upon goods the criminal trusts make has given
birth and these predatory interests whose
Nm community has led this for REFORM which Roosevelt
Which reform would be able accomplish
president he would fail to
invoke telling and effective tor destroying them
Which William Jennings Bryan. with the aid of Democratic
accomplish because he realizes the relation OF gn
sari to the would be afraid strike against
the corrupt few of millions in the interest OF
plundered and pauperized many. ,
Compare the tariff plans in the platforms then take the
opposing candidates and decide for yourself as to which
party you should pin faith for the accomplishment OF reforms
proposed and which to meet the conditions
of the present day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30
Its Tariff Plank
Should Defeat the
Republican Party
Sadly Out OF Proportion To, and
Inconsistent With, the Progress
sive Principles Taft Claims His
As a. Trust-6uster.

Nothing addition simple could be said in the
recon setting forth the weakness of the Republican posi-
ton strength Democratic position this issue
which vital its relation proposed reforms to which both
the Democratic platform and candidate stand committed and TO
which Republican candidate alone stands committed by word OF
Enouth in lieu of silent platform.
81 Here the planks read them for yourself
all
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-30

Ito be Continued.D