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The Washington times., 1908-04-05
WILL GET NO DAMAGES

The Union Station Grade Dama.ge
Commission yesterday reported 70 the
Supreme Court OF the District OF Co.
lumbia that they found no damage to
any Of the property in North Capitol
street. Massachusetts avenue, or McCul-
Tough street on account OF the change
in grade in connection with the cree
ton Of the station. At the hearings J
Leftwich Sinclair, special counsel for
the District Commissioners. commended
:hat the property owners were entitled
TO no damages for the reason Lhat their
property had been greatly enhanced in
value by the building of the station ana
that the benefit received exceeded the
damages suffered as a result Of r
change in grade
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
MRS. EVELYN THAN
WILL LIVE ABROAD
Attorney Says She Will
Sail Saturday 10 Stay
for Years.

NEW YORK, April 4-Mrs. Florence
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will leave the
United States next Saturday and has
planned to make her home abroad for
number OF years.
This announcement was made today
by her attorney, Daniel O'Reilly.
Young Mrs. Thaw will remain in seclu-
sion in her present hiding place until
she returns to the city Wednesday next,
when her suit for the annulment Of her
marriage 70 Harry Kendall Thaw will
be settled.
She viii remain in New York. shop
ping and winding up her affairs until
Saturday, when she viii sail for Eu-
rope She has arranged to make her
home for the present in Munich.
Mrs. Thaw is glad to be able to
leave New York. and viii STAY awav as
long as she possibly can said Mr..
O'Reilly. "The only thing that remains
to be settled Is her suit for her divorce.
That will be out of the way on Wed
nesday"
Mrs. Thaw's colored maid went 10
the Prince George Hotel today and
packed up her things. which will be
sent to storage There Is no suit con-
templated against the Prince George
because Of the treatment Mrs. Thaw
received there, but Mr.. O'Renlv saws
the suit for $4,000 damages for libel
against James B. ReEan. manager of
the Hotel KnickerbOcker. will be
pressed.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
GOULD PROBING
De SAGAN'S PAST

NEW YORK, April I4-The interest
ing news cropped out tonight that
George J. Gould. most persistent of the
family that is seeking TO break I'D the
proposed marriage Of Nine Anna
Gould and Prince Helie de Stlgan. had
dispatched a representative to Europe
20 Investigate the record or the ardent
sutton.
What fnkling OF evida.re Mr.. Gould
has to warrant this extraordinary ac-
ton has not yet been divulged, Tut il
is said to concern private matters Of
the prince.
At any rate, Capt. Donald Todd is
said to be already on his way abroad,
with orders from Mr.. Could to make a
hasty and most thorough Investigation
into the whole OF de Sagan's past life.
Today Nine. Gould and the prince
went to the theater
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
JOHN MITCHELL ENDS
VISIT TO PRESIDENT

John Mitchell. former president Of the
United Mine Workers, who arrived in
Washington Thursday night for a con-
ference with the President. left the city
yesterday afternoon and returned 10
Chicago, where he viii rest for several
months. Mr.. Mitchell said he had been
informed by the President that he was
to be a special guest at tho conference
of governors Of States and Territories.
to be held at the White House May I1
TO 10. and would return to Washington.
President Mitchell plainly showed the
effects of his recent serious illness, and
declared that he was never so badly
in need Of a complete rest Although
ton as a special commissioner in the
Panama Canal Zone. and he has prac-
ttcally accepted the editorship Of
paper designed 10 reconcile capital and
labor. Mr. Mitchell will not begiEi any
work until he has thoroughly recuper-
ated-
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positor in the office, and was a general
favorfte with the men.
John S. Leech was born in Bloom
ington, H., July T. 1868. where his father
and mother still reside. He received
a common school education. and. at the
age Of fifteen, entered a printing office
in Bloomington, where he served an
apprenticeship at the case. He received
his appointment as compositor in the
Government Printing Office in 1889 and
was subsequently promoted to the proof
room. He IS a Republican in politics,
and has always taken an interest IN
public affairs.
Local Is Pleased.
Speaking for himself and the mem
bers Of the printing craft. George c.
SeibOld. secretary Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union. last night made the
following statement In reference to the
appointment OF Mr.. Leech:
In the selection Of John S. Leech for
Public Printer the President has called
TO the position a man who viii be able
to meet all requirements. He is a prac-
teal printer. and his long experience
Printing Office here before taking I'D
his duties in the Philippines will en-
able him to conduct the affairs Of that
institution in a businesslike manner.
His relations with the men under him
while foreman Of the old Fifth division
were Of the most harmonious nature,
which is guarantee Of his ability to
conduct matters smoothly and secure
from he employees the maximum out
put
Combined with his practical expe-
rience, he is possessed Of fine executive
ability. as evidenced by his handling
Of the Government Printing Office in
the Philippines. Well and fayOrably
known to this community his appoint
ment should meet With general approx
al from the business interests, and I
am confident II will be gratifying 10
the printers throughout the country"
Others Pay Tribute.
General Edwards, chief Of the Insular
Bureau, said,
Mr. Leech's selection as Public
The Washington times., 1908-04-05

able to the interests Of organized labor,
last night gave the following character
istic interview:
President Roosevelt has made ten
strike IN the selection Of John S Leech
for the office OF Public Printer, and I
predict that under his administration
the friction in the Office so pronounced
OF late VIII disappear. Ills appointment
Is I'm keeping with the Presidents plan
Of promotion Of faithful employs. and
I am glad that ne has so gracefully
come across IN this instance. Levch' 5
labor record is all right"
Warm Welcome Planned.
T. NJ. Ring. one Of the publishers Of
the Trades Unionist, and a recognize
labor leader OF the city. last night gave
his Endorsement to the new Public
Printer as follows;
From the standpoint or organized Ia
Dor. the appointment Of Mr. Leech is a
happy solution OF the question. With
his experience q. Manila, he viii un-
dCubtedly give satisfaction in his new
position The fact that he Is so well
known IN the Government Printing Of
fee, where he was employed for many
number Of people employed in the Of
fee. as he Is thoroughly in touch with
their wants and needs
4 movement was started last night
by Sam DeNedrey and other aspirants
for the position Of Public Printer IN
Washington, who lose out by the ap-
po!ntment Of Mr.. Leech. to tender HIM
a dinner on his arrival IN this coun-
Try, which is said 10 be an evidence
OF the friendly attitude or the defeat
ed candidates toward the appointee.
The announcement was made last
night that Capt William r. Ramsey,
former foreman Of the Navy Depart
ment branch Of the Government Print
,ng ONCE. who was depOsed by Mr..
StiIlings. had been reinstated IN the Of
fee and will be assigned to the proof
room az the main oIice for the pres
ent.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY
HEARS BRIGHT PROGRAM

More than one hundred Pennsylvan-
ians assembled in Pythian Temple las,
night at the meeting Of the Pennsvl-
vania Society. The program Included
short addresses by Middleton Smith and
Charles Hanback,. soprano solo bv Miss
Ada Birch, piano solo by Mrs. Frank
Byram, bass solo by Fred Schaffer.
monologUe by Miss Bessie Monogf an.
and a recital by the vice president CT
the society. Mrs. Charles NJ Pepper
At the business meeting resolutio.is
Of sympathy at the death OF Mrs T.
H Young, a member Of the society, we're
adopted.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
COLLEGE EXPELS 46
FOR APRIL FOOL. JOKE

COLUMBIA, 8. c., April As the
result of April fool pranks, when 400
students at Clemson College, despite tho
warning Of the authorities took
French leave" and spent the day in
neighboring towns. sending back sar-
castle messages TO the members Of the
faculty. forty-six juniors today were
expelled
More than 200 explosions OF under
classmen are expected from the trials
Of the individual juniors now going on.
No seniors were involved
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
BAILEY OPENS CAMPAIGN
FOR CHOICE AS DELEGATE

AUSTIN. Tex, April limited States
Senator J. w. Bailey opened his cam
Daign today for delegate-at-Iarge 10 the
Denver convention. Democrats who are
opposed to Bailey on account of mis-
Standar Oil connections have placed an
opposition ticket in the field.
Bailey has declined to meet the opposi-
tion candidates in a joint debate. He
claims, however. that he will be elected
but many Democrats predict his defeat.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
NOT WHAT HE CAME FOR

A small boy was fishing Sunday and
accidentally tumbled into the creek. AS
IN old man on the bank was helping
nm out ne said, How did you come
TO fall IN the river, my little man ?"
didn't come to iall in the river 1
came to flsh.''-Ladits' Home Journal
The Washington times., 1908-04-05

z W. Crump. one Of the most sue
'sful newsboys in Washington, today
,Jnds out twenty years in the bust
ness. He IS a well-known daily figure
at the corner OF Fifteenth and F Streets
Northwest. He sells more Washington.
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York
daily and Sunday papers than any other
man on the street in the city Anyone
wishing local or out-of-tOwn papers can
be sire Of quick and regular service
by sending postal TO z. w Crump.
1427 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
FORAKER REPUBLICANS
HOLD MASS MEETING

An enthusiastic Republican mass meet
ing, called by the Foraker Republican
Club. No l. was held in Masonic Temple
Friday night. Messrs. Scott. Cole. KEYS.
Haley. Flather. Horner. Bieber, Bra
shaw. Richardson. Earby, and Crow
spoke.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
''MARSE HENRY" VISITOR
AT THE WHITE HOUSE

''AIarse Henry Watterson was among
the callers on President Roosevelt yes
terday. and his picturesque personality
gave a touch OF interest to the regular
routine OF the Executive office.
y have known every President of the
United States but FIVE" sail the colonel,
''snd that means that am no longer a
young man"
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
TAFT GETS ENDORSEMENT
OF ALABAMA REPUBLICANS

MOBILE, Ala. April 4.-TEe second
district Republican convention. which
was held at Bay Minette. tOday, IN
dorsed the candidacy OF Secretary Taft
for the Presidency. and also Endorsed
the policy Of the present Adminlstra-
ton.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05
MAIL CARRIER INJURED
DURING EPILEPTIC ATTACK

While riding a bicycle on Connecticut
avenue last evening. Louis Volger, a
letter carrier, twenty-six years of age.
of 201e F street northwest, was attacked
with epilepsy, and fell to the pavement.
He was slightly bruised about the head
anc body. He was taken to the Emer.
gency Hospital
The Washington times., 1908-04-05

THE public judges a woman
as she appears in public,
and awell-fitting, attractive, chic
and becoming outdoor suit and
hat Immediately stamp the opin-
ion well dressed.
Many of us can only afford
one suit a season, and hat one
must be ServiceabIe as well as
becoming and attractive.
My present outfit has elected
many remarks of admiration,
and | am sure this same outfit
may be worn by most every
woman.
The material in the suit is
imported black wolfe. The coat,
youwill notice is cut in the new
shape, with folds of satin, collars
and cuffs finished off with taft
feta silk and braid. The skirt is
fancy pleated with a fold of
yoile flniShedWith 4 fold of satin
to match coat.
| show the back of suit today,
on Monday | will show the front
of the same suit.
The hat is in keeping with my
suit, and is made of hair braid,
one Of the newest models, roll
ing to the left side with high
trimming of three beautiful os-
trich feathers. RosetteS of hair
braid with centers of large Jet
beads gives additional trimming
to this effective design.
The suit and hat are exclu-
Sively shown blythe Bon Marche,
at 314 and 316 Seventh Street
Northwest, and for my introduc-
ton have been specially marked
to sell at $500 each.
Be sure to read my next little
chat; each one will be Illustrated
so that you will readily appreci-
ate the descriptions give.
The Washington times., 1908-04-05

Printer here in Washington will be a
distinct loss TO the Philippine Islands
but I can't imagine a more eminently
merited one than It is. am sure It will
tend to restore good feeling, and give
the results desired. AS far as have
knowledge Re made no application. nor
asked any one to interfere in his be-
half or recommend him for the posi-
ton.
His foremen and operatives swear by
him. The Philippine government points
to him as one Of their most efficient Of
ficials. And the resident Philippine
commissioners were only the other day
speaking to me about him and his atti-
tide toward the natives as giving item
more qualification than any other bu-
reau chief in the Philippine Islands
Moreover. he knows the printing bust
ness from A to Z.
Oscar J. Ricketts,. foImer foreman Of
printing in the Government Printing
Onice, VINO was a hoy With Leech back
on the prairies of Illinois before either
thought OF the position Of Public Prin-
ter asst night said:
The selection is most commendable-
Mr.. Leecn's excellent record in the Phil
ippines could not fail 70 attract the at
tention Of the President. John Lsech
will make an excellent Public Printer
because he has the capacity and expe-
Renee"
Labor Leaders Approve.
James L Feeney. president Of the
Bookbinders' Union. many members OF
which are employed II the Government
Printing Office. last night voiced the
hearty approval OF his union in the
selection He said:
Members Of the union are delighted
at the selection Of Mr.. Leech. He Is a
man whom we all hold in high esteem
de IS a practical man. thoroughly IA
milIar with the way the office should be
run He Is thoroughly capable. and his
appointment meets with the greatest
satisfaction
Samuel neNedrey. editor OF the
Trades Unionist the paper that has
made a hard fight for the appointment
OF a practical printer, ana man favor
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
GETS 5000 FROM
BROTHERS ESTATE

Mrs. Mary Randall. aged 60. for
many years a resident of Detroit, has
come into property valued at $4,000,
through reading the Detroit papers
several months ago OF the death OF
her brother. the Rev. Scion A. Whit
comb. at one time an Episcopal rector
In Detroit.
At the time Of the reunion OF the
Barstow school pupils, four years ago.
every effort was made to fiDd Mr.,
Whitcemb. but no one knew where
he was living, and even his sister had
lest track OF him. last December the
Rev. George A. TORY. another Bar
stow school pupil. learned that Mr.
Whitcomb had died Ia a hospital In
Rochester. N. y The news OF his
death was published and the itep met
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
200 PUPILS WERE
IN PERIL OF FIRE

SCRANTON. Pa, March 13.-What
might have proved a repetition OF the
Collinwood fire was narrowly averted
at No. school, Peckville. When the
structure was discovered TO be on fire.
there were 200 pupils In the building.
An informal bucket brigade was or
ganized. and teachers and janitors be.
came fre-fghters with such prompt
ness and efficiency that the flames
were quickly subdued.
The pupils marched from the threat
ened building in an orderly manner.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
STAbS A WOMAN;
WON 7 TELL WHY

NEW YORK. March 13.--Margaret
Smith, striking looking woman OF
30. whose personality is shrouded in
mystery, was fatally stabbed three
times in the troat today, In frotn of
No. rs East Thirty-sixth-st.. by man
who is supposed TO be her sweetheart.
The man. who was arrested and
locked up at police headquarters. re-
fused s;ubbornly to tell anything ex-
cept his name He said he was Harry
CUurlev, and that he lived at No. 295
Crescent ST., Brooklyn. When ques-
toned about the woman or his motive
for having driven a knife into her
throat. he srlicnly refused to talk.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
Turn Your Face
Into Dollars
Many a Man Has Failed Because His
Face Was a Picture Of Calamity.


IL takes sunshine to produce a rose,
O perfect rose. Aud so man, To be sue
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that breathe ill-will and strife. The
world wants Joy, comfort, sunshine,
and will cling TO the man who has IL,
who radiates gladness and triumph
wherever he Is and under all circum-
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Some people have a genius for seek.
ling out the disagreeable. and crooked,
the bad and the ugly. These are the
destroyers; they travel In schools,
they herd together. for they love their
kind, and the cheerful part of the
world will have nothing TO do with
|them.
And why Is II that so many peddie
disaster knowing at the same time
that IL they do, their lives will be
ruined? Some people cannot help Ii,
for pessimism usually comes from
BODILY disorders, and this cannot al
ways be prevented. The stomach, for
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of discomfort, sour face. recklessnesD,
disgust and lack of ambition. A bad
stomach there is the secret OF many
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and everything that is put into It, no
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The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

A lovebird. no(iarger than a canary,
as taught Itself to speak as nuentiy
nd as distinctly as the best tnlking
PARROTS at fhe village OF AmbIesidc.
|-London Daily Mall
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
BOAT AGENT
SAYS HOBsON IS
MISTAKEN
EXPLAINS, IN REPLY TO CHARGES
OF CONGRESSMAN, THAT He
MERELY WISHED TO HELP HIM
AS FRIEND.

WASHINGTON. March 13-Law-
renee Spear, an agent for the Electric
Power Boat Co, who. according to
Congressman Richmond Pearson Hob
soil. attempted to get him TO favor
that company's submarines, promising
to persuade Speaker Cannon 10 have
him appointed to the naval affairs
committee, declared today that MIR.
Hobson was mistaken. He said:
while | don't wish to question the
veracity OF Rep Hobson. his state
ment entirely misrepresents the true
state of affairs. Some months ago.
when | heard that Mr.. Hobson had
quarreled with an influential member
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
BABY Born Every Three
Minutes and a Half
In Ne4u York City

NEW YORK, March 13.-one baby
born every three and one-half miu-
utes every day in the year Is the
way New York city did her share in
1907 toward the propagation OF the
human species.
Deaths occurred only at the rate Of
one In Ave and !one-third minutes, and
from that 1t will be seen that the big
city would be able to grow with con
siderable rapidity even n fmmigra-
lion ceased Accidents last year re-
suited In 1913 deaths: there were
2S4 murders and I'll suicides There
was a marriage every eight and one
third minutes.
The largest single cause or death
was consumption, which had $500 VIC
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

The number OF Germans settled in
|outh Africa is estimated at about
$4,000 .--
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
MRS. MAUD BOOTH
IS SERIOUSLY Ill
SHOCK AT LEARNING OF FRIENDS
DEATH CAUSES HER COLLAPSE
IN DIES MONIES.

DIES MONIES. Ia, March 19.--Mrs.
Maud Ballington Booth is seriously i'll
at the Chamberlain hotel here. from
an attack of heart trouble AS she
was leaving the hotel for the church,
where she was billed to lecture, b
telegram was handed to her announc-
ing the death of Mrs McAlpin. wife
OF Gen. Edwin McAlpin. or New York.
The death OF her friend greatly affect.
ed her, but she gave her lecture, at the
conclusion OF which physician was
called. He advised her to take long
rest.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
Gilman After Sewers.

Aid. Gilman wants s245.000. in add
ton to the $4,000 allowed last year,
for sewers in the, Eighteenth ward.
There is some likelihood that the al
derman will not get his wish. as a
number OF other aldermen feel that
the thrifty villagers OF Woodmere and
relray let their sewers go until after
annexation. so as to soak the remand
ee OF the inhabitants OF Detroit for a
portion OF the cost.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

The new Herringbone coverts and plain
tan shades. with fine Venetian Innings. In this lot
also include Spring Overcoats made of fancy
grey Herringbone coverts with velvet collar. Reg
nIar SI2. so values at choice for -$eg455 ~r-
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

tins. Organic heart diseases caused
7,237 deaths. or the nine deaths from
smallpox, Brooklyn had eight and
Manhattan one.
The statistics for the year show
that the births exceeded the deaths
by 41,517.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

What rs said to be 'ne largest pro-
jectile ever manufactured was made
at the Krupp works for the cars gov
eminent. II weighed 2.600 pounds. II
was made for gun which Is placed
in the Notifications az Kronstadt.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

the eye of Mrs. Randall She learned
that her brother had been living in
Canandaigua. ~ Y, where he owned
a home Being the only relative. the
property has been turned over TO her.
together with $1,000 In cash.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

of congress. happened by chance to
know particular friend of this rep
resentative. called Mr. Hobson up
by telephone and offered TO help him
il could. He replied that he did not
wish me to help him. as some people
might be led TO believe his vote was
being influenced | merely wanted to
help him as friend. ! regret extreme
ly that Mr.. Hobson has so miscon-
strued my motives as to place me in
the position he has"
Cannon Hasn't Replied.
Speaker Cannon has not made any
reply to the sensational charge made
by Mr. Hobson that Mr. Spear had rep.
resented he had sufficient influence
with the speaker to get a man ap-
pointed to the naval affairs commit
tee. because OF Spears connection with
the Electric Power Boat Co. but he
is expected to do so.
Capt. Hohson,s testimony bore out
the charges made by Congressman
Lilley In connection with the subma
rine scandal The bringing In OF the
speakers name has created a sensa-
ton in Official Washington
In his testimony, Capt. Hobson said
Spear and he had been In the naval
academy together and had known each
ether fer % years.
More sensational testimony is ex-
pected to be offered before the com
mittee investigating the scandal to-
day.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

During the last six months 1920
children under FIVE years old have
died In the tenement districts OF New
York city. -