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The Washington times., 1908-08-10
OPTIMISTIC LEAGUE
LAYS HOLD OF TOWN
One Smile a Day, and Effort to
Make Others Smile, De-
manded of Members.

MONTcLAIR, n. J.. Aug. 1O.-One
smile a day and the effort TO make
others smile, are the qualifications to
membership 81 the Optimistic League"
which to-day is being pushed in this
town
The following resolutions are the basis
OF the organization:
whereas we believe that the busi-
ness depression we have ali been enjoy,
ing the last few months is due primari-
Is 10 a lack OF confidence; and
whereas we believe that prosperity
does exist IL good, patriotic citizens will
only recognize il, and
whereas we believe also that the
best way TO hasten the good times
which are surely here is 10 take N
optimistic view OF things; we, the tn
dersigRed. have decided TO form an asso-
citation TO be called The Optimistic
League.
Tie idea Of the league Is taking hold
here In lively style. and today the busi-
ness men OF the town are al a-grin
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
]. 6. DUDLEY FUNERAL
HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Was Lifelong District Resident, and
Former Navy Yard
EmplOye.

Funeral services for John G. Dudley,
a Well-known Navy Yard employe, were
held this afternoon at Congressional
Cemetery.
Mr. Dudley was a lifelong resident
Of the District He was employed
formerly at the Arsenal. and, because
OF his skill and experience in the con-
struction Of small arms, was sent by
Major Ramsey 10 Japan In the interest
OF the manufacture Of gun equipment
in the United sta -es.
He was also sent 20 Turkey with Cen
eral Mott. OF New York, by the Sharp
Rife Company OF America 60 introduced
the sharp rifle In the Orient
Mr.. Dudley had been 10 ill health for
the past FIVE years, and his death re-
suited from complications. He was a
memDeT OF the MaChinists' Union of
the Navy Yard Was a member Of s..
Marks Episcopal Church, and is sur
viyed by a wife,
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
WOUNDED ROBBER
LEAVES BLOOD TRAIL
Thug Who Follows Man Into Room,
Demanding Money, Shot
With Own Pistol.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IO.-Fonowing
a trail of blood detectives are today
searching for a thug who attempted to
hold up Harry Tracey. a clerk, but was
shot with his own revolver after a des-
perate struggle.
Tracey was logged TO his room by the
thug, who entered after him and at once
demanded money, pulling a gun to en-
force his words. Tracey at once Crap
pied with the thug. gained the pistol
and shot the intruder in the abdomen.
After the wounded man had fed
Tracey notified the police. but so far
the rObber has not been found, though
he was traced for blocks ley a stream of
blood en- the pavement
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
IMOTORBOAT RACE
ENTRIES IN TO-DAY

This is the last day for the entry OF
boats in the mOtOrbOat race of Kismet
Council. Royal ATcanum. which viii
take place tomorrow afternoon at >
o'clock.
The committee which has this race in
charge announces that IN no event viii
entries be accepted from freak" boats
or those of the racing type. The race
Is intended primarily for cruising
launches, and then only for those nor
exceeding IZ-bcFseDOWeF strength. The
entries are coming in rapidly and the
event promises 10 be one of interest 70
amateur yachtsmen OF the Potomac
Entries close tonight at o'clock G.
G. Dunn, Zl8 Second street southeast.
phone number Lincoln 16l2-Y. will fur
nish any Information desired.
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
Indianapolis Complains
Against Higher Rates

Declaring that Indianapolis shippers
and consumers are being Disseminated
against IL favor of other cities OF the
middle West by the Pennsylvania and
seventeen other railroads on rates for
coffee ard sugar, the Indianapolis
Freight Bureau today filed formal com
plant with the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The defendant companies August !
raised the rate on these staples approx
imately cents per hundredweight on
coffee and 2 cents on sugar, while the
cOmDlainants claim other cities IN the
surrounding territory enjoy the old
rae.
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
TAFT IS PURSUED
BY STATE STRIFE
Returns TO Hot Springs, Fol
lowed by West Virginia
Politicians.
By JAMES HAY, TX.


HOT SPRINGS, Va, Aug. l0-Wiu-
lam Howard Taft returned here this
morning from the White Sulphur
Springs with the leaders Of West Viz
ginia Republican factions in hot pur-
suit Of him.
These gentlemen are not discouraged
by the candidates refusal TO mix up IN
the fight between Scherr and Swisher,
two candidates for governor. On the
contrary, each expresses his confidence
OF winning the support Of Tart and
the national committee. and Of getting
all the Federal patronage when the
time Genes for Il.
Swisher came on the Taft train, and
George Mcintosh, ScherT's representa-
tive, came also. Tomorrow Senator's
Elkins and Scott. with lesser State
lights Will arrive, and all Of them viii
be lined up ready 10 talk their Sides or
the question 10 Frank If. hitchcock
chairman OF the national committee,
when he arrives Wednesday.
SWish6T who is the regular nomt-
nee, wants 10 make Scherr Withdraw,
and has gone so far as 20 make the
electors on his ticket say they VIII not
allow their names 10 be used on Scnerr 5
ticket. Herein lies the danger for the
electors are put In The rield b. the Re
publicans, their ch8aces OF success
against the Democrats Will De cut IN
half.
Declines to Mix.
So far Mr.. Taft has steadfastly re-
fused 10 mix up with the tangle, as he
has adopted a policy OF letting state al
fairs absolutely alone. He is, however
being besought by Senator Nathan b.
Scott 10 try TO make scherr retire, for
unless this is done Scherr may develop
10th to
nomination for the Senate I'm 1903.
AS soon as he arrived here this morn
ing Mr. TAFT tackled the mass or CORE
sqondenCe which has accumulated since
he has been away, He expects Arthur
!. VOTys, his personal ana confidential
agent, 10 arrive here within the next
day or two, and from now on he VIII
have many conferences with the leader
regarding his campaig1.
The trip TO Warns Sulphur was
breathing spell preliminary to his set
Ting down for the hard work incident
10 the campaign. A great task vii! be
the getting together of material for his
front porch speeches in Cincinnati, IN
September.
Glad to Return.
Gen. Clarence Edwards, who was
member OF the Warm-SulphuF party,
Will return to washington tomorrow.
Everybody was glad 10 get back here
today.
Senator Ell1ins came in this morning,
and explained things as follows:
7 am here TO try to persuade the
national committee to work IN West
Virginia with and for the regular Re
publican party, which Is the party
headed by SWisher. The Schcrr people
are thinking of calling themselves the
Lincoln party, and IL Is evident thdJ
the national committee cannot recognize
or support a hitherto unheard of party.
Swisher undoubtedly will be elected, for
Sherr's strength has been exaggerated"
c. w. SWIsher, the Euberuatorial can
didate against ScheFr, said.
"The national Republican ticket will
carry the State by 5000. and the State
ticket by 25,Ou0, There is no reason for
uneasiness.'
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
Sixty-tfree Railroads Named
In Texas Complaint About Rates
Decision Important in Showing How Far Pooling May
Go-IncreaSe Will Cost s., 60O,O 900 Year on
Foods and Necessities

that the general freight increase ere
ates a complete repression OF COmpetl-
ton The tariff committee is declared
10 be an illegal COMPUTATION and a
gigantic conspiracy.
In 1891, the complaint recites that the
rate from ST. Louis 20 Texas was $l33
per hundredweight; in 1894. It was re-
dueed 10 $3.50; IN 1903 increased to SI.S7,
where II has been in force until about
June !. when the general movement for
freight increase was first begun. The
new tariffs show a sweeping increase
of 10 cents per hundredwelght
The railroad commission brings forth
sope statistics Of gross earnings TO sub
stantiate their claim that the roads
pressing the increase are now at the
zenith Of their prosperity.
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
EYE KNOCKED OUT:
BOY THREW PEAR

YORK. Pa. Aug. I0.-Boys armed
with hard green pears attacked David
Hamm, about sixty years old. on a road
near Red Lion and one of the missiles
destroyed the sight OF his left eve.
John Waughtel aged sixteen years.
and Walter keemer, aged twelve, have
been arrested by Constable Voltman
charged with being the chief assailants
The boys are said 10 have admitted
throwing the pears, saying that it was
done IA fun.
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
POLICE ARREST 50
STRIKE-BREAKERS
All Are Accused of Ambus-
cading Train in Alabama
Mining District.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 1O.-As a
result Of the firing on a special train
as u neared Blooton early Sunday
morning and which resulted IN the kill
ing Of three occupants of the special.
and the Wounding of eleven others, thir-
~ arrests have been made by the mill
tary and the authorities Of Bibb coun-
". under the direction of Sheriff James
q. Oakley.
only one OF those under arrest is an
America, Robert Hayes, president of
the local union Of the United Mine
Workers of America. All the remainder
are SlaYs and Bulgarians, who were inn
ported into the district four years ago
as strtke-breakers.
Have Confessed, Is Claim.
Il IS alleged that of the men under
arrest. a number have confessed 10
participation in the ambuscade, and
their stories have implicated many
others. VINO. il is believed. will soon be
apprehended.
Throughout the remainder of the
strike zone all was quiet Sunday and
this morning. Gov b. y. Conner as
yet has made no announcement regard
Ing declaration OF martial law, but II
Is minated that a more vigorous hold
will be taken upon the situation.
one OF the startling features IN con-
neCIIOn with the ambuscading OF the
special train Sunday morning is the
accuracy with which the striking
miners and their sympathizers are in
formed regarding the movements of
deputies, soldiers, and breakers.
Hasty Change of Route.
Although the railroad officials are reti-
cent, il IS reported On good authority
that the route Of the special was
aEaUrad three r71fn44fag bafor. frg do
peTture from Birmingham. Il is not
believed that another train bearing
strike bredkears Will be sent out of BiT-
mingham during the hours OF darkness
At the Commercial Club. in BirmIng-
ham, this morning a conference was
held by business men. for providing
ways and means OF settling the strike.
The session was executive but after It's
conclusion the hope vas expressed that
a way would be found for putting an
end 20 the reign Of terror that now pre-
walls.
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
THE SIGHTS OF LONDON.

As the bus swung down the Strand
the American who was seeing london
from the top Of that vehicle asked the
driver to point out the places of in
terest. Right You are, sir!' agreed
the driver touching his hat. There's
Luggit Ill, where they 'ang 'em." A
little later; There's parliament 'ouses,
where they makes the laws wat does ii
across the way. An there's Westminster
habbey, where they buried the good
,uns wot didn't get anged"'-Chieago
News.
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
Complete Bed Outfit
s sseaIar Value, $15.48

The OUTFIT consists OF the following
pieces:
One massive Iron Bed, white enam-
eled-heavy continuous post style.
with large brass center scroll az
head and foot. worth 5000.
National Bed Springs. with all
iron frame. and steel center sup
ports. worth $500.
Rattal Mattresses, with cotton top
and bottom, worth $500.
Pair Of large-size Feather Pillows.
covered with Conestoga ticking,
worth $500.
Choice of single or double bed
sizes.
Total value, $500, sale price,
Sl5.4S.
Mattresses filled with cotton felt
and covered with heavy art
ticking: one or two q m
piece styles. Regular pa QS
S9,uU Value IOE-s------------
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
Competition Repressed.

Through the southwestern tariff com.
mittee. which is said TO have absolute
power to fix rates on all roads, from st.
Louis and Kansas City and Eastern and
Western markets to southwestern Tex
as. Oklahoma, and Arkansas. # IS al
legged that the sixty-thFee defendant
railroads are banded together to fix and
control al rates Since the lines are
all competing the complainant declares
The Washington times., 1908-08-10
GOING SOME" CASE
is GOING SOME

Frank H. Beach was arraigned ia the
United States branch OF the Police
Court this morning, charged with the
theft of a gold watch from the Belasco
Theater last april The watch was the
property of Edward NiblOe. an actor In
case was continued until the arrival of
NiblOe from New York
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25

The third Masquerade Ball viii be
given by the German ladies' of Freund-
schaft lodge No. 145, d. O. H., Tues
day evening. Feb. 20, at Colombo hall
instead Of Rcd Mems hall as formerly
announced Schroeder's orchestra will
furnish the music. Grand march at
. O'Clock f25
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25

Rhode Island Reds, per setting of 8.
Sl.00, Plymouth Rocks and Black
Mmorcas, 10 cents per sctting, Ed.
Mcguire.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25

A snap in stylish 5 passenger
touring car in Al condition, Lots of
power and speed. Address Il, care
Journal. RIO
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25
rIrs crntD iNo 10 u DAYS

pAE0 OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure
any case ot Itching Blind bleeding or
ProWing Piles In TO Il days or manoy
refunded SOC
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25

A SNAP-House and two lots mus
he sold at once, w, r. MetcRlt
6el West Gold avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25

Wanted, millinery apprentices at the
Economist
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25
sell on credit for less than
others do for cash, You can
CIothe your family at 81 90 per
week, E, MAHARAMr ZIG w.
Central avenue,

FLANT NOW, DON'T DELAY.
Elms, Naples, Birch, Poplars, Privct
Roses, Climbers. orders booked now
for bedding plants. Advice free ].
woodward, old Albuquerque. mis-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-25

- ~ ~ - ---7T
Adjuunt General of New Mexico.
NJ. l.. STERN,
SecrnlarN BnildinE CommitLee.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05

Train No 9 on last Friday came here
about one ard half hours late owing
to q mishap At lockwood on the Pitts
burg division Of the b. 4 q. The obser-
walton car on the rear when rounding
curve broke loose, left the track and
rolled down nigh embankment. The
car was full Of people 1T the time but
fortunately no one was killed but near
lyall were more Or less injured. Even
whom the train got here the rear coach
o. were flied with injured people who
were going 70 points farther east. There
were men, women and children
In bandages and some Of them
were very seriously hurt. There were
several men on the lookout end or the
car and we hear that they were the
worst hurt.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05

Rev. A. q. Link, ofStrasburg, Va,
rs preaching each night this week in
the Presbyterian church at Hedges
VILE, for the pastor, Rev. J. q. Leps.
fac preparatory services preceding
communion at the Presbyterian church
in this city on next Sunday will be
held tonight, Friday, and Saturday
afternoon.
Rev. w. +, Locke, d. d. pastor Of
Trinity NJ. Il. church, South, preech-
ed the baccaleureate sermon to the
graduating class Of the Martinsburg
High school at his church ON last Sum
daylight. He spoke entertainingly
and in-strrctively OH Il G text: "W here
upon, o, KING Agrippa, wa5 not
disobeident 10 the heavenly vision =
The Wonen's Missionary society of
the First Baptist church will hold its
meeting at the nome OF Mr. ana MRS.
j. w. Thomas on next Monday even.
ing at Z. 45. This ufch is much inter
ested in mission work and supports a
missionary, DR. Meadows, and wife, in
China
Mr.. &. A. Miller III this city an d
Mr.. George 4, Kregicw, Of hedges
Vile, left on Tuesday for Poiat Pleas
ant, w. Va. to attend the annual con-
vocation Of the West Virginia diocese,
Episcopal church. They go as the rep
resentat.ves of their respective churche
and will Dot be back probably unit
next week.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05
Confederate Decoration.

Wednesday was observed as Confed-
crate Decoration day here and the oc-
caslon was very appropriately observed
AS per announcement the confederates
and their f.iends gathered on East
Burke street at $50 and a long line OF
carriages. about a hundred in numbe I
filled with ladies', veterans aud their
friends composed of the best people Of
the community (of the very salt of the
EARTH drove to Norborne and ST..
Joseph's cemetery where they decor
ated the grave of their comrades and
then drove TO Green Hill cemetery
where the ceremony was held. A large
platform had been built and decorated.
An orchestra furnished music. The
opening prayer was made by Rev. DIR.
Locke of Trinity Al. f.. church, South,
after which A. &. Nadenbouseh, ESQ :.
introduced the orator of tue day, Hon
Gray Williams, of Winchester W no
made most beautiful address. Sever
al hymns were sung and the benedic-
ton pronounced by DR.. +. NJ. Woods,
after which the flowers were placed on
the grave.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05

/ al government. nor prohibited by 1t to
I the states, are reserved To the states, or
the people thereof, respectively.
We further declare that the powers
delegated to the federal government
are valid only because they are dele
gated, and that no power not delegat-
ed to 1t can be legally or constitution
ally exercised by the federal govern.
ment.
We approve the course and policy
taken by the Democratic members OF
Congress In its session now closing.
Their conduct has been loyal to the
Democratic principles of equal rights
and privileges, and such progress to
ward reform ~ has been based ON these
Democratic principles, ably support
ed by these representatives.
We relieved our oft declared doc
trine that high protective tariff 10 the
mother OF trusts, aud that private mo-
nopoly is indefensibls aud intolela-
BILE.
We believe in the revision OF the tar
i'll at o &c, and that such revision
should be made by the friends Of tho
people, and not by the friends Of the
projected interests, aud be DOWN. ard
and not upward; that the schedules
should be so adjusted as to de the leas t
injury to legitimate industries, and
that the tariff on all articles that come
in competition with those controlled
BY trusts should be 50 reduced as to
render such control impossible.
We demand the suppression OF every
combination in restraint OF trade and
the speeoy dissolution OF every Illegal
trust In this country.
We favor the strict enforcement OF
our emigration laws To the end tina
our honest American laborers may be
relieved from competition with the
low and vicious foreigners coming to
this country.
And SO believing In the above prin-
dp!es Of Democracy, and recognizing
the Hon William Jennings Bryan az
the intrepid champion of the peoples
rights, under whose leadership our
parry can achieve success at the COM
ing November election, we do hereby
frispnct the delegates selected by this
convention to the Denver convention
to work for the nomination of Mr..
Brs an for President Of the United
States and TO vote for him SO long as
his name is before said convention.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05

Last Saturday was Decoration day,
May 30. The day IL a legal holiday and
was observed by the postsffice and the
banks but the stores were open all day Z.
The members of Lincoln Post q. A..
r. went to the several cemeteries and
decorated the graves of their deceased
comrades.
The members of the local lodge Jr
o. u. Al. M. also marched In body to
the cemeteries anddecorated the graves
Of deceased brothers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05
NUMBER 20


At meeting of the general COM
mittee Of the Potomac Fire Company,
Of williamsport, held Wednesday
night, II was decided to offer si25 ID
prizes for the firemen's contests to be
held during the celebration on the
Fourth OF July. There will tbe two
prizes in the real RAGS, $50 for the first
and S25 for the second.
A prize Of $25 will be awarded in the
drill contest ard SIS to the largest
uniformed company In line Including
n band.
A prize Of IS will be awarded the
resident having the best trimm med
house In town.
Congressman q. Al. Pearre and Col.
Charles Al. Little have been invited T.
deliver addressed and invitations will
be sent to cid residents of the town
living in Baltimore. Washington and
elsewhere to attend the celebration as
the guests Of honor. Some features "
the parade were also discussed, but
nothing definite was determined upon.
The committee will decide this matter
later
Invitations have been sent to Tire
companies in Hagcrstown, Waynes-
boro, Martinsburg, Hancock, Boons-
boro and other places and also 10 Com
pany b and lodges aud other organixa-
tions In different places to attend the
celebration and participate In the par
ade. A number Of bands also have been
invited.
tls proposed to make the celebra-
ton big affair.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05

Hagerstown, Md, May 27.-Miss
Laura Agnes Lewis, daughter OF Mr.
Bsnja min Lewis, and Mr., Samuel
o. Matthews, agent for the Cumber-
land Valley Railroad at Bunker Hill,
w. Va, and son Of Mr. II. b. Mat
thews, Hagerstown, were married last
evening at the home ofthc BRIDES par
entsil this city, by Rev. George b. Town
send. pastor Of the First Christian
Church. Tne attendants were Miss Lii
liam Mobley and Mr.. Frank Matthews,
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews will reside
at Bunker Hill.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05
Handl~y Library

The cornerstone Of the Handley LII
brary Ia Winchester was laid on last
Thursday with appropriate ceremonies.
There were number OF people Of this
city attended the cermony.
Ihe library is beiag erected out Of .
legacy left the town OF Winchesters
Judge John IIandiey, wealthy man
of scranton, Penn. Of 100000. The
building 1t IL said will cost about $50 !
900.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester A. Barr, of
Washington, y. G., have issued inyi-
tations to the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Ida May, to Mr.. Herbert II.
Alexander, OF this city. The marriage
Will take place at the homethe OF
brides parents on June II,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-05

The principal merchants Of Martins
burg have decided TO close their stores
at o'clock esch evening during the
summer excepting Saturday evening
and on pay days at the local indus-
trial plants.