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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-15

Wilkie McIinn went out to He's
perus this morning. Whole beeves
and coops of chickens are being de
manded by La Plata mines. therefore
his haste to return home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-15

Roy Weston went out to his He's
perus sawmills this morning and he
will soon be shipping some of his
surplus lumber.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-15

Jesse Haller expects to return t
Denver next week to be in attendanc
at the race meet. He says the racin
association is going to go ahead an
sell pools just the same AZ though tn
governor had not issued the order.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-15

tB but fa1nt praise 10 the puDlisnerS.
Every industry of Montrose county has
been faithfully portrayed and, to our
knowledge. the publishers will not
be recompensed for the outlay. but
they have the satisfaction of knowing
that theirs is the cleanest and most
| comprehensive publication yet sent
from the press Of that wideawake
and rapidly growing town.
p. B. McAtee and wife returned from
Salt Lake last evening on the South
ern. They have been absent over q
month, and p. b. imagines he has
much to complain OF. saying snow. rain
and other things OF like depressing Of
fects made life very gloomy. Water
too cold for bathing. temperature rath'
or high Tor drinking. snow broke down
tent poles Of the circus. while merry
widow hats and cigarette Johnntes
wsrs quite too numerous ON tho strsetl
after dark to indulge In pedestrianism
Reece McCloskey has not yet voics<
I his sentiments.
Otto Mears base returned from III
European trip. more elated than eve
over the fact that he Il an American
. He gave all foreigners cards an
! spades and beat them to It. Whel
i they talked Of ruins and ancient ca
r ties. hs told them that IN Ban Frar
u cisco were more ruins and burne
. castles than have yet been unc0vers
!. in Europe. and OF ancient ruins (
n great cities. hs told them that !
p America were found. Ia untold Aul
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-15

DR.. Barnes left this morning for Pa
gosa Springs with 25.000 trout which
will be taken to the middle fork OF ths
Piedra. thirty miles from Pagosa. The
streams in this southwest section are
being well stocked.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-06-15

Frank Weston. the actor. came In last
evening bound for the Needle noun
tains TO look after development of his
mining interests. Mr.. Weston has
faith in our mineral wealth.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
MUST FIGHT JAPANESE,
CALIFORNIAN SAYS

Somebody's got to lick Japan. and
I'm very much afraid that the unpIeas-
amt duty will fall upon US - said Repre-
sentative Hayes of California today
after visit to the White House I'm
less she is licked and well licked.
there'n he no living with her in the
world he continued
who DO you suppose is in Japan's
eye while all this preparation is going
on in her shipyards and eunshops?
What nation is she spending SlOO. .OO0. 900
year TO war with? It is the United
States of America. and there's no use
trying to fool ourselves into believing
anything else
She has licked Russia OF the face
or the earth. England is her aIIy.
There is only ore other power that she
could declare war upon. in the natural
course of events and the natural trend
Of the international game, and that is
the United States.
we are bound to be called upon 70
fight japan and the sooner we get
ready 70 90 it and the sooner we ouit
trying 10 convince ourselves that Japan
is friendly. the better 1t will be for ms
and the rest Of the world
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
TREASURES Of ART
TO HAVE NEW HOME
Smithsonian Secretary Out
lines Program to the
President.

The old Smithsonian building is to be-
come the permanent nome Of the Ma
tional Gallery OF Art.
A 5000 90 gallery is to be erected La-
side the Smithsonian structure, in wIsSa
will be housed the magnificent Freer
collection.
An the curiOs and scientific objects in
the old Smithsonian and National Mu-
scum buildings are 10 be moved TO the
new National MuseUm, now nearing
completion on the edse Of the Mall. at
Tenth street.
The old National n NIseum building is
to be the home of tho Museum OF Com
merce.
This important program was outlined
20 the President today by Charles D.
WalcOtt. secretary Of the Smithsonian
Institution, who called 10 introduce the
advisory committee OF the national gal
lery Of art. The committee consists OF
Edwin H. Blashfield. National Academy
Of Design, New York, Frederick Crown
inshield. Fine Arts Federation, New
York: Herbert Adams. National Sculp-
ture Society, New York. and Francis %.
Miilet and William H Holmes Of the
Smithsonian Institution.
Mr.. WalcOtt explained to the Presi-
dent that the Government has no colIec-
uons and individual objects of art
valued at more than 81. coo. 900 The most
important collection is that presented 70
the Government by Charles L Freer.
which Is TO be housed in a $50 900 build
ihy donated by Mr.. Freer. Other nota-
BILE ACQUISITIONS are the Evans and Har-
riet Lane johnson collections.
The advisory committee will pass
upon all matters relating TO sculpture
and painting that are brought before
the board of regents OF the Smithsonian
Institution. The board Of regents will
be in absolute control Of the National
Gallery.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
.FLEES TO SAFETY
ON HUMAN CHAIN
IS HOME BURNS
Thrilling Rescue of Bank
er'S Wife Cheered by
Hotel Guests.
Maids Imprisoned by the
Flames Saved by
Firemen.

NEW YORK. April 16-Charles L.
Lindley, a rich banker his wife, and
three maids. narrowly escaped death in
fire in the bankers home, % East
Fifty-fifth street. early today, and were
rescued under thrilling circumstances
while crowds at the ST. Regis Hotel.
across the way. cheered.
Mr. Lindley is a well known society
and club man. His wife - a daughter
Of General Green. former police com
missioner The fire started in the din
ing room on the first floor. Mr.. and
Mrs. LIndley were asleep on the floor
above. while the three maids were on
the fourth floor.
Mr. Lindley was awakened by smoke
and he got out Of bed and opened the
door 10 the hall, to be confronted bv
4 sheet OF name. He quickly closed the
uoor' rang the bell to arouse the maids
ana then opened a window and yelled
S G. Prentis. a broker. living next
door, also heard the shouts. and he took
IN tne situation at a glance The stoop
OF the Prentis house is against the side
OF Ihe Llndley house. Mr. PTentis got
Out on the cOrnlce over his stOop while
Mr.. Lindley climbed out Of his window
and stood on the ledge
Inen the two suen stretched out their
arms ana clasped hands, forming a hu-
man chain. Mrs. Lindlev almost over
come by smoke. was passed over to the
CoTnlce and into the window OF the Prem
us house. while the guests who lined
Ine windows of the St. Regis cheered.
Mr.: Lindley followed his wife TO safety.
Meanwhile the three maids Who I,ed
oeen awakened by Mr.. Lindley ringing
the servants bell. found escape by the
stairway cut of. They were brought
down IN safety by firemen and again
ire crowd In the St Regis cheered-
The fire was extiDguished after 81 OO1
damage was done
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
NIGHT INTO DAY;
AIDED HEALTH FOR WHILE

CHICAGO. April 16.-E. f Hender-
son, a prominent merchant Of this city,
who for fifteen years Systematically
turned day into night, is dead at the
Auditorium Annex Fifteen years ago
he began to suffer an ailment Of the
liver and could not sleep at night. so
began TO reverse the ordinary hours
It was his custom TO breakfast at l
o'clock in the afternoon, take luncheon
Just before the theater at night and to
eat a hearty dinner at l o'clock in the
morning. This might OWL life he be-
lieved reSultedsin marked benefit to his
health. He had not been well for a
week, but had been confined to his
room only since Saturday.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
FIVE ON TROLLEY HURT,
CAR STRIKES A POLE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 16.-Five
persons were seriously injured when a
limited traction car on the SheIbyvilla
line Of tie Indiana Traction Co., was
wrecked this morning at the junction Of
Prospect and Michigan streets in the
suburbs Of Indianapolis. The injured
are Sid Conger. Of Shelbyville, badly
hurt; William Bassett. SheIbyyille, in
jured on head; Theodore Eek. Green's
burg, Ind, hurt about shoulders and
scalp wounds; T. E. Goodrich, Shelby
Vile, injured about body; unknown man
unconscious. The wreck occurred as
the car was rounding curve at a rapid
speed. The car leaned at an ant-ie of IS
degrees and struck telephone pole,
turning completely over. The wreck is
said to have been due TO the failure Of
the brakes TO work There were thirty
FIVE passengers on board and sill were
badly shaken up and many received
slight injuries.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
ACTION ON sims BILL
PLEASES OFFICIALS

Qualification was expressed by the
Commissioners to-day at the passage
Of the Sims amendment prohibiting
gambling at Benning.
This said Commissioner Macfar-
land will end the disgracefuI and
dangerous spring and fall invasion OF
the District Of Columbia by gamblers
whose operations took large sums OF
money away from the District and
demorelized many people. I still be-
lieye that under the present law the
race-track gambling at BennIng could
have been broken up. but in view OF the
doubts on the subject 1 am heartily
glad 70 have the law so amended that
me gamblers will be kept away from
lne District Of Columbia altogether"
commissioner West said:
i am glad that the law which allows
pool selling and bOokmakinR at rhe
Benning race track has been Repealed
This action is in accord with the posi-
tloD taken by the Commissioners who
tecoIhnlended such action. and VINO
hope that the rew law win be placeIj
speedily upon the statute books.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
CHEAPER GAS RATE WINS:
90 CENTS TOBE THE PRICE
House District Committee Goes on Record as
Favoring Reduction and Repeal of Monop-
oy'S Capital Initiation Clause
Bill Providing Lower Charge Will Probably Be
Drafted at Next acknowledgements
Prevents Action Today

Washingon campaign for cheaper gas by The Times was
mdosed by the House District Committee today fashion
The committee reported the Campbell resolution repe the IN.
falon clause in the Gas monOpOlyS charter This taken
without dissenting vote The committee also record as being
unanimously in favor Of 9Ocen gas bill to this have
been drafted and reported to the House today the meeting had not
been ended by call of the House for consideration the naval aD
preparation bill
Members the committee however expressed the belief that next
week 9Ont gas bill will be reported House with strong
recommendation that be passed Immediately If the Senate follows The
lead OF the House cheaper for the people District will be law
within thirty days
COULD NOT AVOID GAS DISCUSSION
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
BULLETS FLY FAST
IN STRIKERS, RIOT,
TWO MEN ARE HURT
Chester Street Car En-
pIoyes Make Attack on
Non-UnioniStS.
Police Admit Their In
ability to Cope With
Disturbance.

CHESTER, Pa, April 1.-two strike
breakers were shot this morning In the
hercest riot that has marked the strike
OF the employees OF the Chester Trac-
ton Company.
s. William Bergman. who acted as
mCtorman when car No 1 left the
barns at 3 O'Clock this morning, vas
shot in the foot. while a revolver bul-
let lodged in the leg OF William Cries
mier, claim agent OF the company, who
was attacked while leading a sqrad
OF forty strike breakers
Rioting was spasmOdic from midnight.
and began with an attack on the La
fayette Hotel. where the 100 strike
breakers have been housed.
An attempt 10 lead forty strike
breakers from the Lafayette, at Fourth
and Penn streets, to the car barns, at
Thirteenth street and EdgmOnt avenue.
through the back streets about 4 O'Clock.
was soon discovered BY the watchfui
strikers and their sympathizers, and, in
a desperate hand-tO-hand battle, the
imported workers were routed and
driven. bruised and bleeding. to shelter
in the car barns.
Griesmier. who was in charge. was
hit by a bullet and fell Strike break
ers paused in their flight long enough
TO pick him Up, and, with the assist
ance OF a few police, carried him into
the barn amid a hail OF missiles,
The rout OF the strike breakers an
gered the traction company Ofnclalsr
and preparations were made 10 run
car at FIVE O'Clock. the hour when the
regular schedule begins on the streets
Chester
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
THE WEATHER REPORT.

High pressure prevails east Of the
Rocky Mountains with clear cold wea-
ther over the Northern. and unsettled
showery weather with comparatively
high temperature over the Southern
ture extended into the upper Ohio val
ley and Pennsylvania. West OF the
Rocky Mountains conditions are more
settled. although local showers contIn-
Northern districts anu
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have fresh nor+berIv
winds with fair, cool weather to the
Grand Banks. eiiO
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
CAPT. VIM. O. HARVEY
TO BE BURIED TOMORROW

Funeral services for Capt William o.
Harvey will be held at Lees under
taking establishment tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock. Interment is to be
made in Arlington, where a volley will
be fred and taps" sounded over the
grave
Kit Carson Post. No. ?. G. A. R, of
which Captain Harvey was a member,
will have charge Of the funeral and a
delegation from the organization VIII
escort the remains TO the grave. Cap
tain Harvey entered the employ OF the
Weather Bureau after the civil war
His death at his home, 25l2 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, Tuesday, was unex-
pected He is survived by three sisters,
TWO Of whom reside IN Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
ROOSEVELT DEFEAT
PLEASES CONGRESS
Conservative Leaders Feel
That Legislative Body Is
Again in Power.
Democrats Fear it Will Mean
Revulsion OF Feeling aid
New Roosevelt Boom.

Congress is once more in power. This
Is the feeling OF members, especially OF
the lower house. today w thstanding
the assaults Of Presidential Ensistence
and cf alleged political necessity, il has
assured, b. the developments Of the last
iorty-eight hours. that It viii make its
own legislative program. The President
will not get his battleship program,
and he viii not Wrest from the legis-
iators the measures on which ne had set
his heart
The significance Of the victory which
me conservative leaders Of the House
have won. is rated higher than any
recent political development. For one
lhlng' IL IS esteemed tc mean that there
VIII be lite Accomplishments along rad
.cai lines during the remainder Of this
Administration. II was inevitable tlst
as the erd OF the Administration ap-
preached the grip Of the President on
power over Congress should weaken.
The eo-ly predictions that the present
would -e a dO-no-hing session reused
the President 70 determination 20 force
his views on Congress Messages were
sent in, demanding the things ne
wanted; for a time the issue was in
doubt The Democrats added their
urgencies By starting a filibuster whose
purpose was 10 prove that the Re
pubiieans could pass the legislation II
they only wanted TO do So The Speaker
and his close allies IN leadership of
The House were in a hard position.
But they stood firm, and seem TO
have won the substance OF a great
victory
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
GRAND JURY RETURNS
SEVEN INDICTMENTS

The following indictments were re-
turned by the grand jury this after
noon:
James Ball and Frank Butler, robber.
breaking.
George Richards, robbery
Robert Whistler. Berthold Codding
and Paul B. Tournage, larceny from the
United States.
George Curtis, assault with a danger
Gus weapon.
Lloyd Thomas, housebreaking.
Louis Butler, Frank J. McFadden. and
Ed Garfisk, housebreaking.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
BLUE LAWS FOR DISTRICT
AROUSE WIDE OPPOSITION

A large number of kilograms in oppo-
siJion 10 Senator Johnston's bill to pro-
vide stricter Sunday laws in the Dis
trict are being receiveEi by the Senate
District Committee. over 200 kilograms
have come from al sections OF the
country.
most wholly from the Seventh Day Ad-
veatistS, who are seeking 10 arouse a
propaganda against the proposed Ieyis-
lation. The Adventists are understood
grzms ale largely from pastors and
prominent members OF their churches.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16

Victory for the advocates Of bet
ter treatment Of the public by the
Gas Monopoly is all the more strik-
ing because today's meeting had
been called to consider the public
utilities commission bills and not
the gas situation So strongly had
the committee been impressed, how
ever. by the arguments for cheaper
gas that the discussion turned 10
the gas situation.
First, the Campbell resolution to
suspend section 3 Of the Gas Mo-
nopoly's charter. which allows it
TO initiate its capital stock. was dis
cussed- It required only a few
minutes 10 demonstrate that the
sentiment of the members was
Overwhelmingly in favor Of re-
pealing the obnoxious section al
together. Therefore, the suspension
resolution was tabled. the repeal
ing resolution was reported unani-
mously, and Mr.. Campbell. authorized
10 write a report on il 20 the
House.
But this did not satisfy the com
mittee
go Cents Fair Rate.
General and Informal debate turned
to gas prices Members OF the commit
tee said that the testimony OF the ex-
peTJs sent before the committee by The
Times and by the Gas Monopoly itself
had demonstrated that SO-cent gas could
not possibly harm the monopoly and
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
TAFT LANDSLIDE PREDICTED
BY MISSOURI REPUBLICANS

THE enthusiasm in Missouri for Taft
is sufficient to forecast success
This was the consensus OF opinion
among the speakers at the Missouri
Republican Association smoker. held at
Carroll Institute last night All of those
who addressed the members Of the as
Missouri
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
90 Cents Fair Rate.
MONEY COMMISSION
OBJECT OF BILL

Creation OF a currency commission OF
forty-three members to report 20 the
next session Of Congress a plan for a
reorganization Of the currency system is
provided in a bill introduced in the
House today by Chairman Fowler, of
the Committee On Banking and Cur
rency-
The commission is TO consist Of eleven
members Of the House. eleven members
of the Senate. and tWenty-one citizens
appointed by The President
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
CONGRESS DID
DURING SESSION TODAY
IN THE SENATE.

No session Of the Senate will be held
until Friday.
The Senate Postoffice Committee con-
sidered the postal savings bank bill.
The District Subcommittee Of the Sen
ate Appropriations Committee con-
tinuAd work on the District appro-
priayion bill.
Chairman Platt OF the Indian Affairs
Committee at the committee meeting
to-day was presented with a war
bonnet by Chief Plenty Coos Of the
Crow tribe.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
IN THE HOUSE.

The House considered the Naval Ap-
preparation bill
The District Committee reported the
resolution repeating the imitation
clause of the gas monopoly charter.
The Committee on Banking and Cur
rency gave a final hearing On tbA
Aldrich currency bill.
A hearing on the Hepburn bill to amend
the sherman antitrust act was had
before the Committee on Judiciary.
The Lilley committee continued its in
vestigation-
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
OFFERS TO END HIS LIFE
TO REPAY STOLEN FUNDS

CARLISLE. Pa. April 1s.-As means
Of reimbursing the Merchants National
Bank from which he is accused OF sS,aI-
ing S45.0o0. John V Harris. forr,ar
cashier wants to commit suicide, so that
the bank can recover his insurance. His
offer has been declined
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
EDWARD LEAVES FRANCE;
WILL MEET NEW CABINET

BIARRITZ, France. April liking
Edward of England left for London,
via Paris. today. He is expected to
reach home tomorrow night
Saturday the new Asquith cabinet will
be called together for its first meeting
with HIS majesty.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
STEAMERS COLLIDE
IN NEW YORK BAY

SANDY HOOK, April I6-The steam
ers United States. OF the Scandinavian
American line which sailed from New
York this afternoon with passengers and
freight for Copenhagen, and the Monte
rey, Of the Havana and Vera Cruz line,
collided in the lower bay this afternoon
sEd the big Scandinavian liner was so
badly damaged that she was run
aground to prevent her sinking.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
SAVINGS BANK BILL
WINS COMMITTEE

Favorable report was ordered today bv
The Senate Committee on Postofhce ami
PoStroads on the postal savings bank
bill, the name being changed to --pcsral
saVings depository" and a few minor
changes Of text being made.
The measure embOdies the views Of
Postmaster General Meyer. Only one
member Of the committee. Taliaferro.
opposed the bill.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
JAIL WARDEN HARRIS
PRESENTS RESIGNATION

The resignation OF James H. Harris as
warden of the United States Jail was re-
ceived by the justices OF the Supreme
Court OF the District this afternoon. II
viii take effect June 30
The justices have several names under
consideration Tor Mr.. Harris successor.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
Campbell Bill Monday.
Easter Sunday at New Cape May

Special Pennsylvania Railroad tour
April IS $3.50 from Washington covers
round trip transportation and one and
three-quarter days board at New Hotel
Cape May. Particulars Of 3. NJ New
bold. p. A. S Z. D.. 18th and G ssreeta-
ADV.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
Spend Easter at New Cape May.

$3.50 tour VA Pennsylvania Railroad.
April IS from Washington. Covers
round trip transportation and hotel ex-
penses from Sat Irday dinner until after
breakfast Mondty.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
Over Easter at Cape May.

Special $3.50 tour via PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad. April Is, from Washington
Round trip transportation and one and
three-quarter days board at new mil
lion dollar hoteL-Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
Democrats Jubilant.

Democrats are jubilant over the turn
events have taken Their only fear is
that the Presidents defeat may cause
a revulsion Of feeling in the countI5
that will sweep him, whether or no. into
the Republican candidacy to succeed
himself They regard him as vastly the
strongest man the Republicans could
nominate. They are now wondering
whether he viii not be the more dis
posed to consent to his own renomfna-
uon. II the sentiment Of the country and
the convention demands IL, in order to
have opportunity TO play out his hand.