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The Washington times., 1908-10-30
.ELNENDORF TALK
PLEASES HEARERS
Lecturer Shows Rare Pic
lures in Discourse on
Switzerland.

In an afternoon OF drizzling rain.
there was yet interest enough IN the
EImendorf lecture at the.NeW National
TO al all but thirty seats in the entire
auditorium and rows of chairs IN the
space ordinarily occupied by the CT
chestra- II was a remarkable tribute
TO the bright interest. beauty OF picture.
clean substance, and spontaneous fun
which have marked all the travel-tallEs
OF this sympathetic observer.
The subject was "Switzerland-The
High Alps,' but the lecture was really
q union OF the two hitherto given on
The Rhine and The Alps" Most OF
the pictures were new. They ranged
from a highly Iaughable scene in the
bear pit IN Berne, the turnverein. win
ter sports In the snow and a slide OF
several miles on a corduroy sled. to q
wonderful picture OF the Lion at Lu-
cerue. the Monte Rosa group with the
sunlight tinting IL faint pink, softly col
Ored views OF Italian lakes. and that
stupendous motion picture Of climbing
the Matterhorn- There were. of course.
lovely pictures OF the Swiss howers-the
Hepatica and the EdelWeiss. among
others and OF snow-lilze beauty. And
~AAC4S H~A1 NSAS ASRG4gN1E ekA44l GlAL6Al4Gs
bringing close TO View sentinel-like
mountain peaks and delicate wisps OF
clouds which wers thirty miles distant.
It Is doubtful IL the hardy Swiss ever
had a more genial champion. Even
when they woke him early in the morn
ing to see II the American looked Ike
the cigar-store Indian advertised IN
Vienna newspaper, he did not quarrel
He stopped under three-fOOt doOTWays,
ate eggs in twenty different styles, and
tramped eleven hours at a time without
food all with a good humor which yes
terday's remarkable audience found
most infectious.
Next week The journey viii be to
milo er italy, and those who remember
this lecturers pictures OF Capri and the
Blue Grotto anticipate them again with
eagerness- Meanwhile Mr.. Elmendorf
Will respond TO many written requests
and deliver his lecture on Palestine
reverent and sympathetic In the highest
degree-next Sunday evening.
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PUTS OFF HEARING
Of LABOR LEADERS
Contempt Case of the Buck
Company Set After the
Presidential Election.

Not until after election Will the CON
tempt case against Samuel Gompers,
John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison,
brought by the Buck Stove Company Of
St Louis, be heard in the Supreme
Court Of the District. The motion for
an immediate hearing was heard by
Justice Wright this morning. He set
the trial for November 10, IN spite or
the pleadings Of the labor attorneys
that they be given at once chance
to clear their clients Of The charges
which have been hanging over them.
As the taking OF testimony was not
finished until last night and as there
are loo sheets OF evidence. Justice
Wright upheld th= Buck company COun-
sci IN their contention that not only
had the testimony not been br1efed as
required by the rules Of the court but
they had not had time 10 go over II.
For Gompers and his associates, At
tOrneys RalstOn and SidCcns appeared,
while Attorneys J, J. Darlington, Dan
iel Davenport, and ". c. Sullivan rep
resented the Buck Stove Company
Although November 10 was accepted
bv the Buck company attorneys they
suggested that even that daIe left them
little time for consideration Of the tes-
timOny.
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HIGHEST TELEPHONE
LINE IS IN EUROPE
Bare Wire Lain Across Ice and
Snow Of High Noun
tainS.

The highest telephone line in Europe.
which runs 10 the Regina Margherita,
Meteorological Observatory on Mt.
Rosa, at an altitude Of 1883 feet, is
nearing completion II was found inn
possible TO run this line on poles. owing
TO the high winds and bad storms which
prevail at these attitudes. II was a'so
thought TO be impractical 70 lay an in
sulated cable. as It would gradually sink
into the Ice and would make repairs i'm
POSSIBLE. The final solution Of the prob
lem was to lay a bare wire across the
glaciers. and depend upon the insu-
lated qualities of the snow and Ice
philadelphia Ledger
The Washington times., 1908-10-30
KENTUCKY BELONGS
IN DOUBTFUL RANK
Republicans Have Superb Organization and State Lead
erS Claim Victory-Tobacco War in Sections
Has Almost Oblterated Political Lines

| LOUISVILLE. KY. oct. 30.-Kentucity
| may reasonably be placed in the doubt
ful column, and Chairman Hitchcock
shows political sagacity in so register
l ing II In the estimate OF the vote.
Had Mr.. Hitchcock followed up his
/ estimate with the financial assistance
that should have been extended un1er
/ the promising conditions, there would
not now be the least doubt about The
thirteen electoral votes OF the State
being found in the Republican column.
AS it IS. the Republicans have accom-
| plished wonders in organization work,
and according TO statements made 10
The Times correspondent by their head
quarters officials. have FOR the first
time in the history OF the State a work
ing, virile organization in every pre-
cinct and in every section Of the Com
m0nwealth.
Judge Taft left the state after his
speaking tour, according TO the state
ments Of those who were with him
on the trip, feeling sanguine that he
would ger the vote OF the state.
After a stay OF two days In LOUSY lie,
The Times correspondent found # inn
possible TO secure "a detailed estimate Of
the pr0babls vote In the State from any
| Democrats Of such standing that his
figures would carry weight
Congressman Johnson Of the Fourth
district who IS chairman of the Dem
ocrauc state organization, and IS di-
rectlng It's work from this city, de-
cIined today as ne has oe----tentIy de-
clined throughout the campaign, 10
make an estimate Of the result IN the
State. or TO hazard a single prediction
one way or the other.
Refuse to Estimate.
The secretary Of the Democratic State
/ organization, however, while likewise
/ refusing an estimate by Congressional
districts, observed that the State would
! go Democratic by a large majority. %
From one OF the best-buUWu Demo-
cratic newspaper men Of the city, how
| ever. who requested that his name be
not used, was secur-d Information that
indicates a Democratic victory In the
State with moro certainty than anything
1 that could be earned from the orgaui-
2ation workers or from tbs Democratic
I layman, who seem this y~ar 20 be un-
usually quiet fl not 2pathetic-
The newspaper man states that the
/ Democrats are better harmOuized this
wear shan for any time in the past
Twelve years. HIS own case Is a
good Illustration, as he states that he
VII vote for Bryan this year, after hav-
iug refused him his vote in his two
/ previous campaigns.
/ in contrast Jr this sentiment on the
| nart OF the Democratic new paper man.
who looks for an Old-ttme Democratic
majority IN the state. Is the estimate OF
| the Louisville Herald, the Republican
/ 0rran. which claims a Taft majority OF
from 5000 10 100 ia the State
/ Secretary Avis S. Bennett, OF the Re
publican State central and campaign
committee who is in permanent charge
|0f the Republican organization work in
1.-The state, IS cptlsmisuc about the out
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known as the Spring HilI estate. OuI
the descendants Of the family-among
others. Charles II. Cragin. who owned
the property until recently-say the
house was built b. Henry Foxall, and
as early as IS00-possibly before.
While in Georgetown, Mr.. FOxan had
two residences, the town house at Thlr-
ty-foUrth and Water streets, and his
summer home. After his return from
England. in 1921, Mr.. Foxall resided IN
the country house. and in this house
died MS third wifs, Catherine FOxaH-
Until January q. 1905, the house re
mained IN the family; at the time OF
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west Of the astronomical observatory
Of Georgetown University, and having
an entrance TO the grounds from Foxali
road. It is said to have been a lovely
spot IN its early days. and even today
IS a delightful place Of residence. sur
rounded as 1t is BY tall, slender elTns
and fine old oaks, and overlooking the
city. the canal, the Virginia hills. the
Aqueduct bridge and the river for many
miles. The house Of late years has begun
10 show its age, and the grand old Eng
lish furniture historical relics and rare
paintings, some Oft them from threeto four
hundred years old. have been removed"
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

American people responsible to those people It the elimination of
officials of government too weak too inactive too little
courageous to do their duty the suppression Of special privilege
the destruction of partnerships between lawmakers and corpora
onsin this between wnaker charged with special respoDs
by to the people the District of Columbia and corporation alb
oue and ruthless in its field the Standard Oil Company has
been accused of being in its field
This the good work which is going on-and is going with
ont Mr.. Samuel w. Smith, of Michigan.
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MRS. CLARK ANSWERS.

Mabel NJ Clark. who was sued for
separation IN the District Supreme Court
by her husband, Edwin G. Clark, I4s9
Massachusetts avenue northwest. fol-
lowing a police incident In which Clark
and another man were found By the offi-
GERS in the Clark apartments after the
screams OF a woman had aroused the
neighborhcOd has filed an answer to
her husbands s suit in which she denies
his charge that she has an ungovernaBle
temper and that she threatened him
with q revolver.
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Seeing Washington With The Times Guide
mo-. CXLIL-"FOXALL COuNrRY HOusE.o

G.ON the Fox Fox
- ladies and
gentlemen. and or
the heights just
north Of the FOXal
Cannon Foundry,
you see the coun-
try house Of Henry
FoxaIl. now the
property OF a mem
Der of the House
Of Representative
from California
Some good aU-
thoriues claim that
the house was not
built by Mr.. Fox
all, but was a part
Of the property
bought by him
about 1850, and
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Ihis estimate, which may be said to
approximate the estimates and expec-
tauons OF the Republicans generally.
gives the state 10 Taft by $500. and
Wpuld mean the gain OF a Republican
ConBFessman IN the Fifth, or Louis
Vile district
There is an element OF uncertainty,
however. In the western part of the
state, affecting the First, Second.
Ihlrd, and a part OF the seventh dis
IIlcL, caused by the activity Of the
night riders. that gives the Republic
ans grave concern and may result In
upsetLlug their calculations
Inc Repu bllcan press and Republic
an speakers. most prominent Of whom
is Governor Wilson. have denounced
tle night riders and openly defied
thOs- |hp uphold their hands. Gov
ernor Wilson has just completed a
speaking tour through the very heart
or this badly upset territory, and
while the state soldiers have stood
guard. ne has told the people that no
person who killed a night rider v hile
defending his home or his property
need go TO the expense OF employing
an attorney as be stood ready 20 eX-
tend executive clemency 20 all such.
Policy Approved.
There IS approval Of this policy on
the part Of those who are not directly
interested in the s0-called tobacco
war, and by those who uphold the law
ical lines have been obliterated IN the
tobacco section OF the State. IL IS a
question with the Republican man
ayers whether they viii gain or lose
.bv the controversy.
The CoIOred vote Of the State has
not been affected by the Brownsville
AFFAIR. There viii not be q detection
of Uue-teuth OF 4 per cent from the
Republican ticket on this account.
The average CoIOred Republican re-
members more about Abraham Lincoln
and what he did than what happened
at Brownsville, and what President
Roosevelt did The COlOTed vote, rep
reseutiug about IS per cent OF the
whole, while an ungo veTuable guam
.tity in local elections, IS generals >
steadfaEt iu Presidential contests, and
this year IS no exception 10 the rule.
Kentucky has a comparatively small
sO-called labor vote this element being
confined principally TO the railroad men.
and such organizations as exist IN
Louisville. COyiugLou. Newport, and
Lexington. on the whole not a great
number.
Viewing the situation from an Impair
-idl standpoint, and Candidly weighing
;he various elements that enter into the
campaign In this State. there appears at
this time the best Of reasons for placing
Kentucky in the doubtful column The
dual vote Is bound 70 DO close, and the
margin between the two great contend
ing parties viii be small
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PERSEVERANCE WINS

Your story fails 10 make a hit with
me" declared the householder. Nothing
doing. Your story fails TO make a hit.
Better to fail than 10 Kever try, p
responded Tired Tifhns.
This got him 8 turkey sandwich ay-G a
cup OF cawfee--COUrier-Jo oUTnaL
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Black Rock, Conn.
Jonkheer John J. Loudon, the new
minister OF the Netherlands, and Nine.
Loudon, who have been occupying
apartments at the Shoreham since their
arrival in Washington, have selected
the house on the corner Of Nineteenth
and : streets as the legation, and will
take possession as soon as extensive re-
pairs and improvements on the place
are completed.
The Minister OF the Argentine and
Nine. Portela, who have taken the
house at Eighteenth street and Massa-
chusetts avenue, formerly occupied by
Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks. will
not be able to take possession until
some time IA December.
Word was received yesterday at the
Austro-Hungarian embs ssy that the
Ambassador, Baron Hengelmuller, and
the baroness, with their little daughter.
Baroness Mia, and accompanied by
Prince Windisch-GTaetz Of he embassy
STAFF. left LenoX today, where they have
been spending the autumn, for a three
weeks sOJOurn in New York before
coming to the Capital for the winter.
The Naval Attache OF the Austrian
embassy and the Baroness Won Preusch
are established in their apartments at
the Highlands for the winter. with the
exception Of q possible short trip 10
Annapolis to attend one Of the Navy
football games, and another 70 Phlla-
delphia, before the beginning OF the
season.
Mrs. Julien James, Mrs. John Biddle,
Mrs. Lee Phillips, Mrs. PeytOn Russell
Mrs Thomas n Chatard. Mrs. Nc
G0Wans and Mrs. Eugene Watson were
among the society women assisting Mrs.
Randall HOOes yesterday afternoon at
the tea IN her home on Rhode Island
avenue for the benefit OF tie House or
Mercy. A large contingent of the so
Ciety folk IN town attended, despite the
inclemeut weather.
Col Frank L Denny, U. s. NJ c.,
leaves Washington tomorrow for his
until after election Mrs. Denny who is
spending several weeks at Bedford
Springs Pa, viii Join him here upon
his return. Miss Esther Denny Is the
guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Samuel 9. Lem
lyr at the Marlborough, during the ab-
sence Of her parents.
Mrs Ellen Spencer Mussey has rented
her home on x street, where she has
resided for many years and taken an
apartment for the winter at 1888 Fair
mont street. Mrs. Aussey's prOfes-
keeping a day, but she is always al
home to her friends on Sunday even
ings.
AIr. and Mrs Philip S. Hlchborn. the
latter formerly Miss Elinor HOyL have
given up their house on TWenty-tirst
street and will reside at 1228 Sixteenth
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Samuel W. Pick
ford. There is
some question as
to the accuracy
Of the statement
that Gen. James NJ.
Lingan occupied
this house prior to
its purchase by
Henry Foxau. as
the Spring Hill
property is said TO
have been erected
after the purchase
or the original
FOXau estate.
This country
house is IN a
beautiful location,
on the heights just
north OF the foun-
dry. q. little to the
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its sale to Samuel ". Pickford, on that
date, It was owned by Charles II. Ca
gin and his sister. Mrs. Edith A NC
CARNEY. who, however, have never
lived there
Prior to this the properly was owned
by DR.. Charles II. Cragin, who married
Miss Mary McKenny, daughter OF Mrs,
Mary Ann McKenny. who in turn vas
the only daughter Of Henry FOxa.L
The property was traded )r sold 10 a
member of the House OF Represent
atives from California, in IIarch OF this
year, the transfer being made in the
I name OF Percy W. Piclford. son Of
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A SIGN.

band It is generally a sign that he is
very tall-Chicago HecOrd-HeTaId-
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White House Callers

Secretary Wright.
Minister Loudon. OF the Netherlands,
Dr. H Bavinck, of Amsterdam
z. L Hearne, Of New York
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Mrs. Philip Kan and her father.
Bernhart Kline, OF Tenth street, have
gone 70 Canton. Ohio, their former
home, Tor a visit
Mrs. James LOwndes was hostess at
q luncheon yesterday complimentary 10
Mrs. Roosevelt
Barrett Coming.
John Barrett, director or the Bureau
Of American Republics, who spent the
last month IN the West, Is expected 70
return 70 Washington tomorrow night
Last week at the close Of his visit 20
Portland. oregon, Mr.. Barrett was host
at a dinner OF thirty covers at the Port
land Hotel The guests were repressn-
tauyes OF various business interests. A
toast TO the health Of the President was
proposed at the end OF the evening and
IN response the guests arose and led
Dy the orchestra sang a verse of the
national anthem.
DR.. Masut MiyakaWa entertained at
dinner last evening IN MS home on Con-
necticut avenue, Ia honor OF Mr.. No
zaWa7 representative Of the bureau OF
usneTy OF the japanese government.
among the. guests were DR. Il NJ Smith.
the United states deputy commissioned
OF fisheries; DR., EveFmann, chief Of the
scientific division OF the United States
Fishery Commission, and Dr. Stefnegers
OF the National Museum
Reception for Mrs. Stone.
An Informal reception VIII be held
this evening IN the Portland compn-
mentary TO Mrs. COrneIia Branch Stone,
president general OF the United Daugh-
ters Of the COnfedracy. Mrs Stone,
whose home IS IN Texas. has spent the
summer at the Hot Springs and the fall
In WashingtoI at the Portland Mrs
stone VIII att end the meeting OF the
u. d. @ IA Atlanta, Ca, which starts
on November II
Among those N the receiving line viii
be Mrs Archibald Young, Mrs. Magnus
Thompson and Mrs. WOrthingtOn, presi-
dents Of the various chapters.
Rear Admiral and AIrs- Hickborn. Z.
s. n, who have spent the summer at
New London, Conn. have returned to
the Capital and have opened their home
on y street for the winter
Baron Demeter bye. an attache OF
the Austro-Hungarian embassy. who
has been In Mexico since the spring, is
expected to return to washington early
next month
Major Won Livonius, the military at
tacle Of the German embassy who was
10 nave left Washington yesterday for
Mexico, 10 which country he is also &C
credited, has postponed his departure
until November g.
Tie newly arrived attache OF the Rus
sian embassy. Boris de Struve, the son
OF q former minister from Russia, has
taken apartments at Rauschers for the
winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cleveland Per-
kins and the Misses Perkins viii arrive
al their home on Connecticut avenue
tomorrow evening from New York
They spent the summer at Williamson.
in the Berkshires.
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PEARSALLS RETURN
FOR WINTER SEASON
Arrive in Washington and Will Remain at New Willard
Until New Home, on Street, Is
Completed.

Mr.. and Mrs, Paul spofford PearsalL
the latter formerly Miss Martha Hieh-
born, have arrived in Washington for
the winter and s-e guests at the New
Willard until their house on 5 street is
ready for occupancy. They spent the
summer with Mr.. PearsaIrs father at
Black Rock, Conn.
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street this season They have recently
returned from North East Harbor, he.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Mrs. Philip Kan and her father.
Bernhart Kline, OF Tenth street, have
gone 70 Canton. Ohio, their former
home, Tor a visit
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Republican Estimate-

come. He supplied the following de-
tailed estimate for The Tines:
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Mrs. James LOwndes was hostess at
q luncheon yesterday complimentary 10
Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Chairman Smith Reveals Himself.

Representative Samuel W. Smith not satisfied with his failure as
chairman of the House Committee the District of Columbia to re
port any bills for proper control of the local Gas Monopoly he
must write himself down. cold type its partner Here are his own
words addressed to the editor of the GasCompanyowned Washing
ton Post:
Committee he District of Columbia
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Reception for MIS-. Stons.

Rear Admiral and Mrs Hickborn. Z.
S. n, who have spent the summer at
New London. Conn. have returned to
the Capital and have opened their home
on y street for the winter
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Baron Demeter Hye. an attachs OF
the Austro-H Hungarian embassy, who
has been IN Mexico since the spring, Is
expected to return to washington early
next month.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

Committee on he District Of Columbia
House of Representatives, u. S.
Pontiac, Mich, Oct 26, 1908.
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Major Won Livonius, the military at
tacle Of the German embassy, who was
10 nave left Washington yesterday for
Mexico, 10 which country he is also &C.
credited, has postponed his departure
until November g.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cleveland Per
kins and the Misses Perkins viii arrive
at their home on Connecticut avenue
tomorrow evening from New York
They spent the summer ar Williamson.
IN the Berkshires
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The Minister Of the Argentine and
Nine. Portela, who have taken the
house at Eighteenth street and Massa-
chusetts avenue. formerly occupied by
Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks. will
not be able to take possession until
some time Ia December.
The Washington times., 1908-10-30

TIE newly arrived attache OF the Rus
sian embassy, Boris de Struve, the son
OF q former minister from Russia, has
taken apartments at Rauscher's for the
winter
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Dear Mr.. Bennett:

reading The Washington Times
don't recall Ny Albert ana
the result De-
trying to keep them busy Sincerely yours ,,r1rr5
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-19

(. NO NO. rande Western tbrakemanresidin
n s,gdeh. met With tragic death yes
,setuay5 afternoon at about 4 O'Clock, by
5 1,si knocked on the head at the Provo
4 a river bridge and falling from the train
10 me water about 20 feet below. The (
unfortunate man was riding on
the rear platform of the train
~ me capacity of flagman and when
near the bridge he leaned out from the
platform to see ii the brakes were
sucking. 1t was While In this position
.nat ne was struck on the head by the
bridge AS soon as possible the train
was brought to stop and the train
crew with some difficulty got the body
81 the man out Of the water and placed
u upon stretcher and brought 1t to
TINS city. and it was taken to the
Rlchey undertaking parlors to be pre-
pared for burial.
Howe had been a resident of Ogden
for the past Is years. Foi. 10 years he
had been in the employ of the Southern
Pacific. having left that road about}two
months ago to accept a position With
the Rio Grande. He was about Al years
OF age and leaves a wife and four chill
dren. His home was 619 Maryland
avenue. For the past 10 years the de-
ceased was secretary OF the Brother
hood Of Railroad Trainmen and was
member Of the local lodge of IIlks.
a brother of the deceased at Ocean
Park. Cal, has been notified and W II
reach Ogden tomorrow. The funeral
VIII be held Monday afternoon at 9
o'clock at the Presbyterian church,
lev. j. 70, Carver officiating. and under
the In, auspices of the B. r. T. and the