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The Washington times., 1908-05-02
PROHIBITION PLANK
STIRS DEMOCRATS
Rumor That 1t Will Be
Foisted Upon Party's
Platform.

That a serious attempt will be made
TO put a prohibition plank in the Demo-
cratic platform at the Denver conven-
ton is the report that persists in Wash
ington. 1t was started some weeks ago.
but was frowned upon by Democrats
here who are in a position to know what
Mr.. Bryan ana his closest advisers are
thinking Of Nevertheless. talk contin-
ues that the prohibition question and
other impOr ant phases Of the liquor
question will have 10 be taken into &C
count when the Democratic delegates
get together.
Bryan men mere who are close to the
NohraakGn admit that they are hearing
a good deal about the question of a pro-
hibition plank, but they say there IS
nothing to indicate that the Democratic
leaders are likely TO take II up II is
admitted, however, that the prohibition
sentiment is so strong in the South that
II viii not be surprising IL many OF the
delegates from that part Of the country
go 10 Denver with prohibition on their
minds and with their constituents ex-
pecting them to push into prominence a
prohibition plank.
In case any effort OF this kind is
made, Ii is expected the Southern dele
gates generally viii line up for a pro
hioition plank, and that the opposition
VIII come from the North and West A
STeaI deal VIII depend on the attitude Of
MT Bryan- Should the men who want
a prohibition plank get encoura cement
rom him 1t goes without saying that the
movement would be formidable
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
EXPRESS CAR ROBBERY
BATTLES DETECTIVES

PITTSBURG. May Though four
organizations Of detectives are working
on the hold-up OF Adams Express Mes
senger ROshen, when two men robbed
the safe on the St. Louis Express at
Walkers Mills Thursday night. the
sleUths confess today that they are com
pletely bafhed.
The detectives have not the slightest
clue that would ! ad 20 the Identity OF
the TWO men reported 10 have held re-
Volvers at the head OF the messenger.
blindfolded MIN. bound him 20 a chair,
and, after taking four bags nlled with
money and valuabies from the safe,
pulled the bell cord and escaped from
the train Reports continue 10 conflict
as 20 the amOCnt of money obtained By
the robbers. The express company Of
hCIals declare only Sf4l.7f was taken,
while the local police, as well as the
county detectives. are inclined TO place
The amount at $1,000
Samuel Sippe. q local diamond dealer.
says thu d bag containing diamonds.
cOnsigneL 10 him was stolen, and this
would reach the figure given out by the
express officials
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
ALUMNI OF MINNESOTA
TO GREET DELEGATES

On Wednesday evening. May Is. the
Washington Alumni of the University
of Minnesota will give a reception at
Rauscher's, in honor of the Minnesota
delegates to the White House confer
ence on the conservation of natural
resources, including the president of the
university. DR.. Cyrus NOrthrop
The Minnesota delegates are Gov.
John A. Johnson. DR.. Northrop. and
former Gov. John Lind, while James J..
Hill has been specially invited by
President Roosevelt.
Graduates Of the university. former
students, and other NIinnesotans who
are not already in touch with the as
ISOLATION and desire 10 attend. are in
vited to communicate with the presi-
dent, Charles J. Brand. 1893 Y street
northwest, or the secretary, George NJ
Albrecht. 326 Maryland avenue north
east, regarding arrangements and cards
of admission.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Of SCHOOL SALE
Classesin Peabody Building
viii Be Continued
Until Vacation.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va MAY ?

A speeia. meeting of the city school
board was held in the Peabody ScnooI
building, at King and Alfred streets.
last evening. President Herbert Bryant
presided. and nearly all the trustees
were present
A resolution was adopted requesting
the judge o. the corporation court TO
approve Of the action OF the board in
selling the Peabody School building. As
soon as the court approves of the sale
the Peabody building viii be sold 10
Doniphan & Morrell. for $4,000, and the
work Of changing the building for Of
fees Of the Southern Railway Company
will commence.
The Southern Railway Company will
use the back part OF the building and
the public schools Will use the front
end Of II until the school session closes
The two classes taught by Mss Ficklin
and Miss Smith. which are now located
in the rear Of the building. viii be
moved TO the third floor and a watch
man placed on this floor 10 keep A look
out for fires
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
LEOPARD REFUSES DAINTIES;
MOVED FROM NElGHB0R

NEW YORK. May 2.-There is pique
and jealousy among the jugle folk in
the menagerie in Central Park Niger,
a leopard. has not eaten for three days,
since she was removed from a cage ad-
joining that Of Dick. The change was
made 10 make room for Kitty, who is
Dicks maze.
William snyder. head keeper, placed a
large box IN Kittys cage Tuesday. He
expects * will soon be used by her as Il
nursery. Although Niger and Dick
fought constantly. she objected serious
j. to being removed In her new quar-
tiers tempting de lcaciey arc untouched,
and she sulks in {. corner of her cage.
Three cubs were born 20 Dick and Kit
~ fifteen months ago. one of them
choked on piece OF meat and died, but
the other two are thriving.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
hEMCANS SWEAT TWO
IN $4,000 ROBBERY

CHIHUAHUA. Mexico. May 2.-The
Mexican authorities At TorreO1 are
sweating the two prisoners arrested on
suspicion Of completely in the reported
loss Of $500 from the Fargo Express
Company safe or a train somewhere BE-
tween Mexico City and chihuahua.
where il vas 10 have been turned over
10 a local bank.
The two prisoners are not believed TO
have the money themselves but II IS
thought they know something Of the
manner OF the theft and can point TO
the actual thief A third suspect Is be-
ing sought.
Whoever took the money must have
worked the combination OF the safe, az
the money was safely inside when IL
left Mexico City and missing before il
reached its destination. though there
was no indication that the strong box
had been tempered with The agent
who accompanied the safe did not know
the combination.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
may IRWIN DISCOVERS
TETRAZZINI'S SUPERIOR

NEW YORK, May Mrs. Kurt Els
Seldt, better known as Miss Nav Irwin.
was the center Of a semi-circuIar group
aboard the Lusitania, Of the Cunard
line, when that vessel steamed up the
bay yesterday. The others in the party
We're her husband. her son. Harry Irwin.
f NJ HOlbrOok, OF Seattle, and Mr.. and
Mrs. W A Avery, of Detroit.
Miss Irwin expressed herself emphati-
cally regarding the pleasure she derived
from sight of home i cut my trim
short more than a month" she said.
just because We got homesicl. and we
are going straight to my place in the
Thousand Islands as fast as a train can
get US there"
Who are us? " she was asked.
Us she replied. with a sweep OF
her arm, means my husband and my
son, which is all there is Of US at pres
emit"
It was suggested that. as there have
been snowstorms in the Thousand Island
region, she might not care TO 90 there
so early in d backward season.
I don't care" she said; ITS home.
whether II SHOWS in May or not
I saw the most wonderful ODera in
Berlin ever wish 10 see or hear as long
as L i've, said the actress. 1T was
Les HuguenOts' at the RovaI Opara
ana was staged and directed personally
by the German Emperor. who also paid
Tor the scenery, costumes. and every
ming connected with the performance
There L heard the most wonderful
voice on earth, when Miss Emmy Dis
tim sang She is a Bohemian and has
the greatest register 1 ever hope to
hear. nave heard Nine Tetrazzini
and Miss Distinn. in nv opinion has
her beaten. She is beautiful, and such
voice! 1t can't be described. Miss
Irwin predicted that the singer Will
take the people by storm when she
comes TO the metropolitan next season.
The actress then jumped, metaphor
cally, 70 Ireland. going into raptures
over the lace of that country. I'm
wearing so much Irish lace" She said.
my husband tells me 1 talk with a
brogue-'
Regarding her theatrical plans for the
coming season. Miss Irwin said that she
had made none and that all she wanted
10 think of now was a complete rest
and that she intended to get it.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
RABBI BENM0SCHE INVITES
CHRISTIANS TO LECTURE

To accomplish a two-fold object the
Rev. Il. Benmosche viii deliver a lee
ture at the Talmud Torah Synagogue
tomorrow night. The lecture was
planned primarily TO raise funds for 2
needy family of the District. To the
members Of the Hebrew race an adj
mission of 10 cents will be charged.
Mr. BenmOsche's subject tomorrow
night WI be Charity Religion, and
Americanism," and he will endeavor to
show why antagonism 10 the Hebrew
race should not obtain in this country
He is therefore. anxious to have
Christians attend his lecture. particu-
larly the young men of the District.
and he has issued a special invitation
that they be his guests tomorrow night
The admission fee is charged only to
members Of the Hebrew race.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
TRIP DOWN RIVER
A DELIGHTFUL ONE

Not only because the trip is delightful
in itself. but because of the numerous
places Of historic interest in the vicinity
OF Norfolk. the trip down the Po-
romac on the handsome Norfolk and
washington steamers is popular at all
seasons with tourists visiting this city.
Steamers sail daily at $50 p m, com
pleting the trip over night Comfort
ably appointed staterOoms and all up-to-
date convenience subscribe TO the pleas
ure Of travel via these modern vessels
Connections are made daily at Norfolk
with steamers for New York and Bos-
ton, as well as train connections for
points south. Ticket offices may be
found at Seventh street wharf and at
7O5 Fourteenth street, Colorado building.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
PROGRAMS ARE ANNOUNCED
FOR THE BLIND READINGS

the following is the program for vol
untcer readings and music in the read
Ing room for the blind at the Library
OF Congress;
Tuesday. May 5-AIrs. NJ. Owens VII
eek and Miss Mabel L. Rawlings, dra-
matte readers.
Thursday, May 7-Song ard piano re-
cital by Miss Anita Dietrich. soprano:
MISS Harriette Whiting. contralto; Miss
Olive Demarest, pianist, and Miss Elise
Clement, accompanist-
Saturday, May 9-Mrs- NJ l. DriscolI
The readings and musicales AZ the
Library are primarily for the benefit of
The blind. Other persons will be ad-
rnitte6 up TO the seating capacity Of the
room, which viii. however. accommO-
date only fifty persons in addition TO
the blind and their escorts. The first
fifty persons coming VIII be seated. and
after that the doors will be closed TO
The general public.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
ANARCHISTS LEADER
HOLDS MASS MEETING

NEW YORK. May 2-Alexander Berk-
man, the anarchists unburdeued his
mind Of a number Of socialisuc ideas
at e mass meeting OF his followers in
Union SQUARE YESTERDAY The speech
was academic in tone. Berkman com
pairing the return OF May Day with tie
periodical outburst OF what he called
the basic revolutionary idea. when ma
ture calls back the energies that are
dormant"
as 10 whether Berkman should be al
lowed to speak. RebeCca Eidleman, an
eunulstoT OF Emma Goldman. expressed
her high opinion Of the latter. and was
arrest.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
e 400 CLUB" RECORDS
FOUR NEW MEMBERS

More names have been added TO the
Four Hundred Club. and as many ad-
ditional comforts are assured thereby
10 the benefciaries Of the fund. The
long lists Of members have awakened
greater interest in the project, and the
following new members have been
registered:
163-Mrs. Mary 3. White-S1O-
164-Mrs. Mary +. HOppin-S25 (for two
memberships
165-Mrs. Mary r. Hoppin.
166-F. @. COldren-SlO.
That half Of the necessary member
ship viii be obtained in a few days
seems certain
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
TROUT FIFE IN LAKE GEORGE.

Owing to the remarkably fine salmon
trout and land locked salmon fishing in
Lake George, Delaware and Hudson rail-
road trains to that part of New York
State are carrying large numbers OF
spoTtsmen- There is no better salmon
trout fishing anywhere in the country.
During May the fish are near the sur
face In all parts of the lake. and anglers
already are making foe catches.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Known as the

ONE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER
Appetite-giver and strength-builder,
effects cures of all blood diseases.
troubles of the stomach, liver and
kidneys, and all low or rundown
conditions of the system.
1t often succeeds where other
remedies totally fail. Buy a bot
tie and begin to take it today.
Sold by druggists everywhere. In
the usual liquid form or in choco-
late-coated tablets called Sarsatabs.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
SENTENCED FOR BEAN THEFT.

John Callahan, charged with the
theft of basket of beans. was today
sent to the workhouse for fifteen days
by Judge Mullowny. Of the Police Court
James Walker, who was arrested with
Callahan, was discharged
They We're arrested by Special Police
man Frederick
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

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ful. smar ing. nervous feet. and instantly
takes the sting out OF cOrns and bunions
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substitute For FREE trial package, also
Free Sample OF the FOOT-EASE sanitary
CORN-PAD, a new Invention. address Allen
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The Washington times., 1908-05-02
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vertisement will get by return mail.
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fold Absorption cure Tor Piles, Ulcer,
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ton and all rectal troubles Gin plain
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Then If satisfied with the relief il
brings, you can sSad Is, One Dollar. If
not, it costs you nothing, we take your
word.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
EAGLES MEMORIAL TOMORROW.

washington Aerie. No. 125. Fraternal
order of Eagles. viii hold its fifth me-
mortal service in Eagles Hail. Sixth
and + streets northwest, tomorrow
evening at O'Clock. These services are
held annually in memory Of members
of the organization who die during the
proceeding twelve months. A special
musical program viii be given and
panegyrics viii be delivered by promi-
nent men and officers of the order.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
RABBI SPEAKS ON LABOR.

An address on ''LabOr's Memorial
Day was delivered by Rabbi Simon. at
the Sabbath service held at the Wash
ington Synagogue last night.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

man5er Sellers laid stress or the fact
that ne was crank, and apparently in
sane.
NO matter, no matter" exclaimed
the admiral; can't do any harm, let
him in"
Commander Sellers went TO the outer
office and usherej in Mr.. O'Leary With
much apparent citation and self-asSur-
ance he walked in. Admiral PillSbury
was busy with papers on his desk.
OF him and about 10 begin his tale the
admiral turned with a quick. sharp
motion. and just looked. not an eyelash
moving. over his speCtaCieS. The man
started, stopped. spluttered. httched,
made another valiant effort, and then
crumbled into the chair that. was all the
while indicated by the fOrefinger on
the admiral's right hand.
Glad to Escape Pillsbury.
His ideas were evidently shattered.
ne hOunGered for a while. and was then
glad to make hiz escape when the ad-
maker. 10 whom lie made a disjointed
statement about an enlistment.
Captain Shoemaker. sent him 20 the
washington navy yard TO get as dis
charge apers renewed. and as soon as
by telephone and instructed tie enlist
ment offic@~ 90 place O'LeaTy under
arrest fos detention until he could be
examined ~ one OF the navy aIienists.
The officers at the yard and the ma
rine guard al the gate watched for him
in vain. They did not know until the
next day that he had stopped of AT the
Capitol. and had created more excite
meut I'm a few moments than even the
redoubtable Carrie Nation.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02
Rnsbury's Crank Killing Gaze
Torpedoes OLeary's Hazy Ideas

Admiral Pillsbury is not afraid OF
craaks. Be they mild, or aggressive and
threatening, they hold no terrors for
him, and the best of them are wont
to culver when he glances sharply over
his glasses ah' fixes his eyes on them.
Cranks. like their ideas, are frequent
at the Navy Department They come
from every corner of the world, the
ma jority with the most wonderful and
weird inventions that will make the
navies of the rest OF the world but toys
in our hands. They nurse these ideas
up and down the corridors until they
meet Admiral Pillsbury. The admiral is
making a reputation as A crank sup
pressOr.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

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some Of the stubbOrnest cases on
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Don't wait for the knife. Don't wait
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but send your name and address to DR..
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The Washington times., 1908-05-02
O'Leary Visits Navy Office.

William O'Leary, the man who Gre
ated a stir in the Senate by addressing
Vice President Fairbanks from the gal
lery. visited the Navy Department He
was one Of the greatest engineers that
ever lived. and 400 years ago used TO
assist Benjamin Franklin in his expert
ments with electricity. He went from
bureau to bureau, and back 70 the
Secretary's Office. but on most occa-
sions he found them vacant.
IN some. way he got headed for the
Bureau of Navigation. He wanted 10
see the chief. Commander Sellers, Ad-
miral Pillsbury's aid, wanted 10 stop
him. not wishing 10 disturb the ad-
miraL Finally. he told the admiral that
a man wanted 10 see him Before he
got further the admiral said in his
sharp, quick tone. SHOW him in" Com
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

The corporation court was busy TO-DAY
with the sr'c Of Michael Creegan Us. the
Washington. Alexandra and Mt. Yer
non Railway Company for $1,000 dam
ages for the killing OF his son, Willie
Creegan, on South Royal street. May i.
1877
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

In the circuit court for Alexandra
county, Judge Thornton presiding, yes
ter5ay the jury in the case OF A L.
Smith vs.. the Washington. Arlington
and Falls Church railway. returned a
verdict for the plaintiff and was award
ed damages OF g 90
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

A horse attached 20 the milk wagon
driven by Robert Taylor ran away in
King street this morning AMI came near
throwing Mr. Taylor cut. Mr.. Taylor
managed u keep his seat and finally
brought the horse TO a stop az the cor
ner Of King and Fairfax streets. but not
before the horse had cut himself by col
hiding with a telegraph pole.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

J. D. knight. who was awarded the
contract for remo6eiinK the Office OF the
clerk Of the corporation court, for
A,ea90, has withdrawn his b,5. The
committee on public property " II meet
next week 20 decide what 20 do IN the
matter. Mr.. knight said 20 the com
mittee that he had f-ade a mistake in
his calculations.
Ma or Pan hoz siisne6 the ordinance
recently passed by tss city council
licensing the city guides" II IS now
a Law The law provides FOR the licenses
Of the guides. the furnishing OF badges
and provides a penalty for those who
guide without being licensed and also
for telling UntTuths about public places
n Alexandria The ordinance also makes
Il misdeueanOr for guides 10 tres
pass on cars. etc.
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

a large and appreciativc audience as
serlbied IT. che hall Of the Young Mems
SOdallty LyceUm. in Duke street. yes
terday evening 70 hear the concert
given by the Naval Gun Factory Band
Of Washington FOR the benefit OF the
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company.
No. /
The Washington times., 1908-05-02

An entertainment entitled. Aunt
Polly Bassett's Singing SkuIe." was
given at Christ Church Parish Hall last
evening for the benefit Of tie Children :
AIiniSterin- League.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-24
Programme at Opera House

The programme for the Thanksgiv-
ing entertainment and dance at the
opera house Thursday November. &c,
at p. m. sharp, is as follows:
Bass Solo ...... Mr.. J. Bridge
Vocal Solo ...... Mrs. GilhOusen
AccOmp. by Miss Laverne Morris.
Violin Solo Mr.. Rice
Accomp. by Mr. Wharton.
Monologue Mr.. keetOn
Vocal Solo -. 1890. Mrs. Wilkins
Tenor Solo .. Mr.. Oliver
Wireless
Cast of haracters.
Godfrey Trench (of England. a
wireless operator and inventor
..... d. L. SperO.
Gritty Armstrong (of New York;,
a wireless operator g.. E. F. Rorke
Kane De Coursey (of New York; -
a crooked clubman.. A J. Biggio
HeZ Zeens (of down "Connecticet.
way, a rube t. A. Berntsen
Scene-A wireless telegraph office
on Long Island Sound.
Time-Present.
ADVERTISE IN THE HERALD
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-24

Sheriff John Closner and Judge d.
B. Chaplin, both of Hidalugo county,
went to Kingsville this morning on
business which may detain them
there for a day or two.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-24
THE DAILY HERALD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER "a, 1908.
PERSONALS.

Thos. L. Jones of Harrington, after
spending few days in the city, left
this morning for the new town of
Chaplin.
Iven J. Seine, L. Nesmert and o.
Cummings. of Finley, N D., arrived
in the city last night on a prospect
ing tour
H. G. Clark of volga, S. D.. ar
rived in the city last night Mr.
Clark is here looking over the Valley
country with view of purchasing.
After being confined to his room
several days with quite a serious
spell of illness, DR.. C. H Thorn is
again able to appear on the streets.
Prof. E. c. Green of the South
Texas Gardens left this morning for
Harlingen to enjoy few days hunt
ing trip with Dr. Pierre Wolson of
that place.
Edgar L. Hicks returned last
night after an absence of several
weeks, and was accompanied by his
bride. formerly Miss Goldye Irving
OF columbus, ONO.
DR.. w. S. Chaplin of Mercedes,
president of the American Irrigation
Company, came down on the branch
yesterday afternoon on business, re-
turning home this morning.
Sheriff John Closner and Judge d.
B. Chaplin, both of Hidalugo county,
went to Kingsville this morning on
business which may detain them
there for a day or two.
VIM. NJ Parkhurst, representing
the San Antonio Light, is visiting the
Valley and gathering data on the de-
velopment and growth of this sec
ton for a series of articles to appear
in the Light.
Custom Inspector Fred Tate re-
turned yesterday after few days va
cation spent in Houston and other
points in the State. Mr.. Tate was
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-11-24

among the number in the wreck on
the Gulf Coast Line Sunday after
noon, but luckily he escaped with
nothing more than a shaking up.
R. d. Steele of Lexington, KY. ar
rived in he city and will in the future
become citizen of the Valley of the
Lower Rio Grande Mr.. Steele is
charmed with the country and will
engage extensively in farming.
Mrs. A. R. Parker and Miss Par
ker of Indianapolis, Ind, arrived in
the city last night and are stopping
at the New Miller Hotel. Mrs. and
Miss Parker it will be remembered,
spent the winter in Brownsville last
year
S. A Robertson of San Benito.
chief engineer for the S. & A. r. G.
Railroad, spent yesterday afternoon
in the city, and left this morning
for Kingsville to attend a meeting of
the promoters of the new road that is
slated to be held in that city today.