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The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
PRONOUNCEDHIS HEART WEAK
So Hypnotic Subject Objects to
Stand Strain.
Fled When "A Fake Scientist Pre-
tended 10 Put Him Into
Trance.

Prom the NIiIuzuEee Sentinel
The farmer Of the South IS easily de-
ceived by any one smart enough 10 work
the game right. but he is just as quick
to draw his gun If he catches the other
fellow at the game" said ! Jones. Of
Chicago. in the Randolph.
While I was down South selling New
Orleans. I was compelled 10 spend a sun
day in a small town Il was an awfuIIy
dead place. and so a brother drummer
Of mine and myself decided TO have some
fun
I'VE got a fellow who runs the bar into
our little plan He informed the natives
that my friend was hypuotizer and "a
doctor. A crowd soon congreEated. and
it was up TO Us to give a performance Of
our skill
All refused 10 be the subject OF the
master hypnotizer. and so I volunteered
TO let him demonstrate his skill He made
a few passes and 1 did the rest TO the
astonishmenr Of the crowd But. Of
course. the trick had TO be tried upon one
Of their own number in order 10 make the
demonstration on the level
''One OF the citizens was next selected as
a subject. and both of us knowing how
handy they are with the gun. wondered
LioN Ai-S INNS s'o'-i- ----- jul Az --is
capacity Of doctor II was my duty 10 ex-
anime the subject to see if his heart
would stand the strain I pronounced 1t
rather weak
'-Of course. he heard my statement 7
asked the hypnOtisr 10 make a test OF The
heart and he confirmed my opinion. Only
the subject heard our consultation ImaE-
inc the surprise of al when after max
ing a few passes my friend was con-
fronted By an empty chair
The subject had fed We were saved
Our little ruse worked 10 perfection We
had stirred UP a little excitement in the
old town, and pistols didn't come into
play either
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
The RnItimore Girl.

From tire Baltimore American star.
Il is remarked everywhere that Balti-
more IS essentially a city of homes And
this is because the Baltimore girl, in
spite OF very healthy love Of pleasure
and the good things of earth. IS essen
TALLY domestic. She loves the brilliant
assemblages Of fashion. the gay balls
and parties. the lively dances. and the
various amusements which go to make
up social life. but her home is the center
OF her existence and her first thought
She may not be so Up-to-date as others;
she is lacking in ambition 70 shine in the
professions and make her mark in public
life, but this lack IS no detriment to her
beauty and charm. for. after all. the
home is The unit Of the nation. and It is
the wOmanly woman who through the
home. molds that nations destiny.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
NEWMAN WANTS FUNDS.
Democratic Committeeman Appeals
for Campaign Contributions.


Edwin A Newman. national commit
teeman for the District. has opened head
quarters in the Munsey Building for the
purpose Of collecting campaign funds with
which to aid in the Democratic cam
paign.
Mr.. Newman appeals TO District Demo-
Gratis to contribute what they can, and
says that any amount viii be received
The sums given will be receipted fer. and
the contributor viii receive certificate
from the national treasurer.
This action on the part Of National
Committeeman Newman is the result, it
is said, Of a conference he held with
Norman z. Mack, chairman Of the Demo
cratic National Committee, when the lat
ter was in Washington "a short time ago
In his appeal Mr. Newman SAYS that
large sums are needed to defray the
expenses Of speakers. mailing, and
thousand and one other items He adds
that while the Democrats of the District
have no vote, he hopes this wiz not hold
them back and keep them from aiding
in the work in doubtful States by con-
rributlng small amounts to the Demo
cratic campaign fund
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
DIED..

ADANIS-Su5denlv. On August n I90s. ARTHUR :
ADAMS q sax Lake CIty- UtaE- soz Of tie
late = j. ard Annie IL. Adams
F-Ig-gi from John r. WTiEt-s ClaTeL Tenth and
s-ree-s northwest Monday A--1s- 81 az
p n Iute-z=ut at Co-gressiolsl Cezlete-y.
IutelDeur private.
BROwN-Or SATURDAY. August q. 1905. at ls5 Q
s--ea1 r1--fures- Mrs CHARLES e. BROWN
u1t1cr Of Misses sara and Fairfax Bro7r- and
@. pr. JOHN Edward. HaTTy. and JAMS BsOsu.
q PI-rst1rE
F1ueal or TUESDAY serseuter /, at rs a n
from -a-e residence Iurer-eu- az WIuchesre-.
Va Kindly omit flowers
HOHBEIN-On SATURDAY. August q 1aos az SIS
d. H. CHRISTIAN HOHBEIN. beloved hus-
band of the late Mary Holhsin. asld seventy
FuueraI from his late residence So Florida arc-us
northwest. Mr1iay az 3 p n
HOYBERGER-On saturday. August 2. 1875.
THEODORE ". only son Of Martin F. ard
LulSs Graf H1yberEcr. aged twelve years
F=asraI private frou parents residence. -
street n-rrhWes-. on Monday at 70 O. H. SerF-
ioes and in1emsut az Prospect H5I Csmstsry-
M-KEEVE EB-Ou SUNDAY. AuEss- s.. 1s5s EDWIN
K. TIE beloved hGstaud q Lille B. 3Ickeeve-.
iu IRE l-,ic-L y5ar ct his age
F--e-4l from bis lare residence 5l-I Hol2ea1
T-aCc. Tuesday. September Z. az 8 2. n. Inter
meut private
PETERs-At A. m saturday. August y lsos.
MARGARET H. PETERS. beloved sster Of Al
fred and John Peters
northwest. Tue-5av. Seu-embor l. AZ ? p II
Re-a-1vss ard friends invited
SD r H. GEORGE FRANKLIN PORTS
Fuuc-a- vIu take rlace Monday August 8. az
o-c.dcs fr7Tn the residauce of his s-zrdfaIher.
John H Wellsh. sS5 L street southwest All
relatives and friends respectfully invited tNo-th-
EN- Neck papers please CuIy-l
PROGDEN-On Friday August q 1905 SO %. FL
LEN JANE beloved wife q james PruV5eu-
Funeral az g a. H. Monday. August 3. from ST.
AIoysius Church
sTANDIFORD-On Friday. August e 1875. JOHN
HARVEY husband Of Margaret Ellen S,sndi-
ford
Fr1rsraI Monday at 2 p. n. from bis Iate res
dence SIS - street southwest lAlCNandria. Va
rapr~ please copy-l
RAT-Ou sunday August 80. 1875. az Pruyi5snce
HosritaI Il ELENA A. wife q William J Ray
~ First street northwest
Requiem mass al St Martins Church. Nc--- Cap
itol and 7 streets northwest. TUESDAY. Septenber
J. az g a. H. Funeral private
THWING-Ou Thursday August = 1905. at Old
Orchard. 1is. ALICE. beloved wife q Charles
Thwiug-
Funeral fron hcr late rvsi5suoa. s1u Eleventh
street u0rthwest. Monday, August g. az 2 2. n
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
REV. DIR. G.P. WILRS RETURNS
Meets Cordial Reception from His
Parishioners.
While on His Vacation Visited Birth.
place and Spent some Time
at Seashore.

Cordial greetings and hearty hand
shakes marked the reception given the
Rev c P Wiles, pastor Of Keller Memo
rial Lutheran Church, who has returned
10 Washington after a months vacation
Although no formal affair had been ar
ranged. Nj Wiles was given the most
cordial reception Of his ministerial career
yesterday morning. when. after services.
members Of his congregation went for
ward and greeted him at the chancel rail-
His return was in the nature Of a sur
prise. as only q few persons were in
formed Of his arrival in Washington on
Friday.
As the text Of his sermon, the Rev. Mr.
Wnes used And they did all eat and
were filed Mrs. Boss. Of Philadelphia.
gave a solo, and Holy, Holy, Holy"
Coronation" and Stand Up for Jesus"
were sung by the choir. composed Of Miss
Florence Little, Miss Ruth Totten, Miss
Lillian Wines. Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Cum
mings. Mrs William Bowdler. W o. Lit
tie. Lewis Bixler, and Carl Bodenstein-
Announcement was made that services
discontinued during August viii be re-
sumed Sunday next, including Sunday
night services. Thursday night prayer
meetings, and Junior Christian Endeavor
meetings.
While on his vacation, Mr.. Wiles Wis
tied his parents at his old home and
birthplace, Frederick, Md. He spent a
few days at ocean City, N - wheI 2
Mrs Wiles VIII remain a few weeks.
During his stay at Ocean City, Mr..
WHes participated in q camp meeting n
progress there He also stopped at
Merchandising, Pa, where the Lutheran
sumner assembly was being held
The Rev. Mr.. Wiles has been pastor
OF Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
since March He came here from Pitts
burg. where for seven years he was
pastor Of Mount Zion Lutheran Church.
During his absence the pulpit has been
occupied by the Rev. AIr. Ruben Smith,
OF Butler. Pa
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
BOSTON SCENE OF REUNION
All Spanish War Veterans VIII
Gather There.
banquet at Quincy House Tonight
VIII Open the Weeks
Festivities.

Boston. Aug % - Everything looks
promising to-day for a most successful
gathering in Boston this week Of dele
gates from all parts Of the United States
for the fifth national eucampment and
reunion Of Spanish way veterans, which
viii convene with banquet at the
Quincy House tomorrow night and con-
tinue with daily sessions IN Faneul Hail
until Thursday evening
The trouble resulting from the protest
Of the Merchants Association against
the street parade "wednesday has been
smoothed over The route OF the parade
has been changed 10 prevent the blocking
OF some OF the principal business streets
There was no registration os delegates in
some Of the registry bureaus last night.
because Of the failure of a New Jersey
concern 10 have badges and credentials
here on time
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
ASPHYXIATION ENDS
LIFE OF 4 PRIVATE
Alton Purtell, Marine Corps,
Found Dead.
ACCIDENTALLY TURNED ON GAS
Had Served in the office of Gen
Elliott, Commandant, in the Mills
BuiIding-EducatiOn and Ability
Attracted Attention of SuReriOrs.
Came Here from Atlanta, Ga.

Alton PurteII, twenty-six years old, a
private in the United States Marine
Corps, was found dead in bed at his room.
1905 II street northwest. al 9 o'clock yes
terday morning Death was due to as
phyxiation.
Coroner hewitt made an investigation,
and gave a cerudhcate of accidental
death The body was turned over 10 In
dertake- Scott. Of 40S Eighth street south
east. TO be prepared for burial
Although an enlisted man. Purteu was
an expert stenographer, and for num-
Der of months had been detailed for duty
in the Office Of Gen. Elliott, commandant
Of the Marine Corps. IN the Mills Build
ing. PurteH was not required 70 wear a
uniform. and did not live at the bar
racks.
Purteu reached his room late Saturday
night, and lost nc time in getting 70 bed
Yesterday morning persons In the house
smeIIed gas and traced TIE odor 10 PUr-
tells room
Broke Open the Door
The dooT was broken open. and the
young marine was found lying on the
bed dead.
The investigation by the coroner
showed PurJeu had accidentally turned
on the cock supplying gas 10 a small
stove when he turned out the light The
fumes were not strong enough 10 be de-
tecJed until he was unconscious from
sleep. and he evidently died without a
struggle.
The dead man enlisted in the Marine
Corps in New Jersey about SIX years
ago He served at several posts in The
North. and then same 70 this city. His
education and ability attracted the no
tlce Of his superior officers. and he was
detailed at headquarters. He was born
in L0wry. a suburb OF Atlanta. Ca. and
was the son Of the cashier OF the Lowry
National Bank
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
GERMAN EMPIRE GROWS.
Population Increased Ftfty-three Per
Cent in ThIrty-seven Years

Population Increased Ftfty-three Per
Cent in ThIrty-seven Years
Vice Consul James L A Burren, at
Magdeburg, has advised the State De
partment that the population Of Germany
at the middle Of the present year amount
ed 10 63,0l7.000. as against 62.0g7.00l at the
middle Of 1901 and 5l.I1.0l9 at the middle
OF 1896.
At the last regular census. December 1.
1906. the population Of the empire amount
ed 70 6o.6il.Z7S. so that from that time
there has been an increase in round num-
bers OF 2.375000. In ISss the population IN
round numbers stood AT 54405.000. In the
last ten years there has been an increase
OF about s.l60.000. or I5.S per cent
In 1871 there were 4l.s91000 people count
ed. so that now the population shows an
increase Of 100000. or more than 53 per
cent since the founding OF the present
empire.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
MAY BAR CHINESE.
birthplace in America DceE Not
Open schools to Them.

birthplace in America Does Not
Open schools to Them.
san Francisco, Aug 3o.-City Attorney
Long has given to the board Of educa-
ton an opinion dealing with the admissi-
bility OF natlve-bOrn Chinese children 10
the public schools other than schools
established for them
be holds that the question OF nativity
has no bearing on the matter and that
Chinese children are Mongolians without
respect to birthplace but that II special
schools Of equal standing are not pro
vided for them they are entitled to at
tend any school
The opinion is given in response to a
query from the board with reference TO
three native-born Chinese girls who
wanted 10 attend schools other than
Oriental schools.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
Fastenx in Front.

1t looks as though all the garments Of
this winter will fasten IN front. instead of
the back From shirt waists to ball
gowns one sees the same method of fas-
tening.
This is especially true Of one-piece suits.
Of elaborate bIouses. and of classic party
gowns
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
BITTEN BY UNMUZZLED DOG.
Boy suffers Injury While Playing in
southeast Section.

Frank Homer. twelve years old, Of 90
Pe1nsylvania avenue southeast. vas bit
ten on the right leg by a dog shortly be-
fore noon yesterday He was treated al
Garges' drug store. Sixth street and Penn
syIvania avenue. and later removed 20
his home
The dog belonged 10 James Garges. OF
SIS North Carolina avenue. and vas said
by the police TO be unmarried The owner
was arrested shortly after the boy was
bitten on a charge Of falling 70 muzzle
his dog. Later he was released on bond
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fide CiTCulauOn-a circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than was
ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital Its books are
omen.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
DIES FROM BURNS.
Negro Woman Overrurns n Lighted
Lamp in Pierce Court.

Lamp IN AAcESS NouEA-
While intoxicated, Minnie Brooks, eight
een years old negro. went 20 ler
room at s. Pierce court northwest at
3 O'Clock yesterday morning. and over
turned a lighted lamp
The clothing caught on fire and
before other members Of the household
could extiuguish the flames. she had
been fatally burned on the body and
face. She was rushed TO the Homeo-
pathic Hospital where she died Al 9
o'clock
Coroner hewitt may hold an inquest
to-day
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fde circulation circulation in
Washington larger BY thousands than was
ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital Its books are
open
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
BLIND BUT EXPERT
BROOM MAKER DEAD
John 7. Gibbons Succumbs to
a Heart Attack.
EXPIRES SUDDENLY ON STAIRS

COgnOmen of ssBIind Broom Maker
Identified Him 40 His Friends and
"A Beloved and Interesting Charac-
ter-Lived in Home for SightIess.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
Chafed at His Fate.

At first, say his friends. he chafed
against his fate. bat later came 10 ac-
cept il as his just due He looked upon
IT as a penance, and came 10 delight IN
his work
When he died the smile Of peace on his
face seemed TO show that he considered
his atoEement complete Without rela-
Jives. not knowing where his earthly re-
mains would rest, the blind broom
maker died in peace.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31

His sightIess eyes closed in death.
John T. Gibbons. seventy years old.
known 10 his acquaintance as the
Blind Broom Maker" was found short
ly after 9 O'Clock yesterday morning on
the stairs outside Of his meager room.
victim TO heart disease
The aged man was stricken while as
eendlng to his room after eating break
fast His toil-worn hands were crossed
on his breast, and his scanned and sad
dened face wore the peaceful look Of
the man who was not afraid 10 die.
Inmate Of q Home.
For seven years the Blind Broom
Maker lived at the home provided BY
the Aid Association for the Blind. at
SIS E street northwest He was fore
man Of the little broom shop. and de-
spite the handicap Of his blindness was
an excellent workman
Little IS known OF the aged mans
life before he entered the Hone. al
though from his demeanor and the stor-
les he occasionally told. It is believed
that at one time he occupied a higher
station In life That he had Travelled
and was well educated were shown when
ever he told one Of his stories. a personal
note creeping into each narrative that
showed he was really the hero OF th-
tale.
50 far as known. Gibbons had no reia-
uves. and where he came from IS also a
thing unknown 10 his friends and 10 the
officials Of the Home
Tall and angular. slightly bent with
the weight Of his seventy years. the
broom-maker. even IN his squaIid cir-
cumstances. showed traces OF character
and refinement He drifted into the Home
broken IN health. a tired wanderer. At
first he could do nothing for his afiic-
tion was new TO him and he had not vet
become accustomed 20 doing for himself
without the aid OF his eyes Gradually
he mastered the difficulties Of his chosen
vocation. and rapidly attained dexterity
that made him foreman OF the little shop.
Gibbons would never tell much about
himself. but iutimated his afiicticn was
something IN the nature OF a curse
brought On by some wild escapade Of his
earlier life He seemed 10 accept his
fate as a rerTibution for some wrong
real OF fancied. that he had done some
one in his earlier life
Chafed at His Fate.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-31
GOTHAM TEUTONS
ARRIVE In The CITY
Two Hundred German HUI
mOPiSts Here for Fun.
MORE COMING NEXT SUNDAY

Local Bund Resumes Rehearsals,
Hoping 20 Capture First Prize At
National Saengerfest Next Year.
TennaIIyJOyvn Germans Have Pic
nic-Nevvs of other Societies.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05

Mrs. Babbidge expects to go to
Yankfon the FIRST Of December to
remain for several months. Those
wishing lmir switches or watch
chains made are requested to send
in their orders during this month.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05

Tickling, tight coughs can be surely
and quickly loosened with 4 prescrip-
ton. Druggists are dispensing every
where as DR.. Shops Cough Remedy.
And it is 90 very, very different than
cough medicines. No OBI
UNI, no Chloroform, absolutely nothing
harsho ! unsafe The tender leaves of
q harmless, lung healing mountainous
shrub, gives the curative properties to
;Dr. Shops Cough Remedy. Those
leaves have the power Il calm the
most distressing cough and 10 soothe
and heal the most sensitive bronchial
membrane. Mothers should, fol- safe
tvs sake alone, always demand Dr.
Shops It can with perfect freedom
By given to even the youngest babes
Testi II Yourself and zee.
Sold by Il. ". Russell Drug %.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05
How Is Your Digestion2

E
Mrs. Mary Bowling of No. 228
9th Ave., San Francisco, recon-
mends. a remedy for stomach troub-
le. She says: Gratitude for the
wonderful effect of Electric Bitters
in a case of acute indigestion,
prompts this testimonial. / am
fully convinced that for stomach
and liver troubles Electric Bltters
is the best remedy on the market
today" This great tonic and al
terative medicine invigorates the
system, purifes the blood and is
especially helpful in all forms of
female weakness. SOC. at all drug
stores.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05
Seven Years OF Proof.

I have had seven years OF proof
that Dr.. Kings New Discovery is
the best medicine to take for coughs
and colds and for every diseased
condition Of throat, chest or lungs
says NJ. Y. Henry, Of Panama, No.
The world has had thirty eight
years Of proof that Dr.. Kings New
Discovery is the best remedy for
coughs and colds, Ia grippe, asth-
ma, hay fever, bronchitis, hemor-
rhage Of the lungs, and the early
stages Of consumption. It's timely
always prevents the develop
ment Of pneumonia. Sold under
guarantee at all drug stores. soc.
and $1.OO. Trial bottle free.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05

The Physics class of the Il. s..
successfully performed the expert
ment in hydraulic pressure of burst
ing a barrel by the pressure of wa
ter in a pipe as high as the water
tank today.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05

A clergyman writes: '.Preventics,
those little Candy Cold Cure Tablets
are working wonders in my parish.o
Preventics surely will check a cold, or
the Grippe, in a very few hours. And
,Preyentics are SO safe and harmless.
No quinine. nothing harsh nor sicken-
ing. Fiae for feyerlsh restless child
rem. Box of 4S at 25c.
Sold BY r. w. Russell Drug Co.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05
Mind Your Business!

II you don't, nobody will. It is
your business to keep out Of all the
trouble you can and you can and
will keep out Of liver and bowel
trouble if you take Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills. They keep biliousness,
malaria and jaundice out Of your
system. 25c. at all drug stores.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05

John Wallace arrived from the
Pacific coast extension of the Mil
waukee road last Friday. He says
that at the town lot sale at Bow
man, one Of the new towns, the re-
eeipts from residence lots we're
$4,000.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05

Representatives Of a colony OF
Pennsylvania Dutch Mennonites
have just purchased land near
Pierre, and they say that a colony
of their people will locate there
next spring.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05
In the words Of D. B. Hill there
appears to be still many demo-
crats-very still.

Read the pain formula on a box Of
Pink Pain Tablets. Then ask your
Doctor if there IS q better one. Pain
means congestion--blood pressure
somewhere. Dr.. Shops Pink Pain
Tablets check head pains, womanly
pains, pain any where. Try one, and
see! 20 for 25c.
Sold by r. w. Russell Drug Co.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-05

attendance is due the pupils of
Bussey school, No. T,-seven of
the ten enrolled having been Meth
er absent nor tardy the past month.