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The Washington times., 1908-02-18
TO STUDY
CONSTRUCTION OF
j. S. BATTLESHIPS

The Senate NaTal Affairs Committee
has decided TO make an inquiry into the
alleged poor construction Of battleships.
The charges OF inferior battlcship con
sfruction have been made ia the Reu-
terdahI article and in a number of other
articles by various other critics.
The House Naval Affairs Committee
has satisfied itself thar the methods OF
naval construction are satisfactory. The
Senate Naval Affairs Committee, how
ever. wants 70 look into the facts tor
itself.
The committee at a meeting today
decided 10 meet again next Tuesday
when il will probably begin hearings on
the methods of construction.
II is not yet settled who VIII be called
before the committee. but Admiral
Capps. Of the Burea9 Of Construction
and Repair. will be oGe OF those heard
as viii also Rear Admiral Converse,
who has recently come out with a long
defense of the battleships at the in
stance of the President
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Another Western disturbance has
reached northwestern Arkansas in pro-
Lounced FORM and has thus far caused
rains In the lower Mississippi valley
and the Southwest. and SHOWS to the
noFthWard and westward as far as the
mountains. In the East and the ey-
IRENE West The weather was fair, ex-
cept ln the Northeast where local SHOWS
continued
II is colder i'm New England and the
middle Atlantic States and the North
west, warmer in the central valleys ana
the GuIt States, and colder IN the ex-
IRENE West.
with the eastward movement of the
western storm there viii be another
perlod OF unsettled weather with rain
ana snow IN the East and South with
mgher temperature. followed, however.
ny colder weather Wednesday and Wed
nesday night in the east Gulf States, the
ONO valley, and western lower Lake
region lR the west 6aIlf States the
Wsalher VIII be tair and much colder.
steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have light TO fresh Vari-
able winds, becoming east TO southeast
increasing by Wednesday night: fair
Tuesday. snow or rain by Thursday.
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
Mr.. MOVES UNIhPROYED,
SAYS LATEST MESSAGE

AGvices received this morning iHdi-
cate that there has been no maIerlal
change today in the condition Of Crosby
y Moves. the aged editor of the Wash
ington Star, now desperately III IN pas
adena, Cal Mr.. Noyes condition, how
ever. is most serious, and it IS feared
that the end Is near. All Of the various
members OF Mr.. Moves family. with
the execution OF Mrs. Thomas G. Noyes,
are now with him.
The last private kilograms received by
Mrs NOyes were 10 the effect that Mr.
Noyes was holding his own and maSins
a brave hghL
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
CAP TAIN BALLENTINE
TO SAIL FOR HEALTH

Capt. Arthur T. BalIentine, Of the
Coast Artillery Corps, commandant Of
Fort Hunt has been granted a two
months extension of leave, owing to
Illness. He Is authorized to go abroad.
The news OF his illness has been re-
and men of the District Militia, who
participated in the joint maneuvers at
Forts Washington and Hunt last sum-
mer. Captain Ballentine became IA
vorte at that time and it was hoped
by the members of the District Militia
that ne would be at mis- post when the
District National Guards go TO the
river fort again this year, on invitation
Of tbs War Department
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
What Congress Did
II THE SENATE.

Senator GaIlinger introduced a bill 10
confer on the Commissioners the pow
ers Of a public service commission.
The concurrent resolution was ntr3-
duced BY Senator Gallinger directing
value OF the property south Of the Ave-
nue. which is covered by the Hepburn
bill
At a meeting of the Senate Naval At
fairs Committee. it was decided TO in
duire into the charges of inferior bat
Ueship construction.
Senator Stone Of Missouri addressed the
Senate in opposition 10 the Aldrich
bill
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
PRESIDENT AGAIN NAMES
CONCORD PENSION AGENT

The President today sent to the Sen
ate the name Of Joab n. Patterson, 10
be pension agent at Concord N II
This is the place to which Charles Fair
banks was nominated in opposition to
Senator'S Galiinger and Burnham on the
recommendation of Winston Churchill
one of the leaders of. the Taft boom in
the State. Fairbanks failed of con-
d nation in the Senate
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
FRANK B. MARKS AWAY.

Frank b. Marks, who has been CON-
fined % his home for more than three
months with an acute attack OF muscu-
lar rheumatism. has gone to Hot
Springs. Ark, for treatment He eX-
pects 20 be back home about the first
of the month.
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
IN THE HOUSE.

Speaker Cannon received an ovation
when Mr.. BouteH Of Illinois made n
speech indOrsing him fer the Presi-
dency.
sion calender.
Chairman Smith. Of the House District
Committee introduced a bill giving
the District Commissioners the powers
of a public service commission.
COMMISSIONS Macfarland appeared be-
fore the House Committee on Appro-
priatioEs I'm regard TO the District ap-
IroDTiatiO0 Nil
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
LoSS BY FIRE $4,000.

CHICAGO. Feb 1S.-Ffre last night
svvent through the siX-stOry building OF
Albert q Schmidt & Co. 120-122 Illinois
rtreet. manufacturers of parlor and
library furniture and threatened for
time to spread to other buildings IN the
vicinity The blaze was extinguished
after a loss Of about $4,000
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
De SerViere'S Wounds Not Fatal,
Believe Hospital Physicians:
Injured Man Tells of Assault
Otto Flickinger PAGES
Cell, Declining to Make
Statement.
French Teacher Says At
tack Result of jealousy
and MiSStatements.

Physicians at Emergency Hospital
said this sfternooD that Rene Claudius
de Serviere, the French teacher. who
was stabbed nine times at the Berlitz
School on Fourteenth street last night
by Otto Fliekinger, has a good chance
ftsr -ecOVery-
dressed the teachers wounds, said the
patient was much improved this morn
ing and had more than even chances
of getting well
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apex of the left lung. This is the most
dangerous OF all the wounds. The
physicians gave much attention TO an
other deep wound on the left side, but
this did rot enter the lung. The seven
other wounds are about de Serviere's $
hands and arms. The patient was con-
scious last night and this morning.
Central Office Detective Evans OBJ
tanned a statement from de Serviere
shortly before midnight In IL the teach
er. saws he was attacked in dark nall
sgav by a man IN hiding, and had no
means of defending himself. Mr.. de
Se!7iere said his assailant circulated
untrue stories about him with a view
~ in5urins him at the BeTlitZ School
where ne was formerly employed. This
morning the patient was permitted to
tal< but little, and no further statement
was obtained.
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
Pneumonia Feared.

VIII develop pneumonia within a few
hours because OF the laceration OF the
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
Cannon Given Ovation
When Maiden Speech
Is Recalled to House
Has Oats in His
Pocket, Remarked
Old Time Veteran.
Had EN- and a Fine
Crop They Yielded,
Says BOutell.

Joseph G. Cannon got a send-on in
the House today that he Will remember
all his life.
When Representative Routen Of
Illinois made d. speech iadOrsiLg him
for the Presidency, Republicans and
Democrats rose 10 their feet, beat on
the desks, cheeTed, and gave way 10
a storm OF enthusiasm.
Speech! Speech" they yelled, while
the cheering lasted for nearly five
minutes.
The Speaker, mindful that il would
not be exactly in order for him 10 ex-
press his personal views on his boom
for the Presidency silently shoOk his
head, and when the cheering subsided
he tried 10 continue the regular order
OF business by saying.
The gentleman from New Hamp-
shire asks unanimous consent"
But he got no further. for the storm
Of cheering broke out afresh. He
pounded on his desk with the gavel
and finally stilled the noise.
Maiden Speech Thirty-iovr Years Ago.
Bouten selected a ncted anniversary
in the life OF Speaker Cannon to test his
popularity. Just thirty-four years ago
Cannon delivered hIs first speech in
Congress On that occasion, a veteran
Congressman suggestea 10 the House
that Cannon had oats in MS pocket
Today Bouteu recalled taat incident
Al first. he did not mentio ion Cannon s
name. speaking OF the dIy .as the an
nIversary OF The maiden speech Of a
fellow member This member. on
T-r.f.
Blaine, in the Speaker s chair, and was
defending a bill for the free distribu-
tion. through The mails. Of public docu.
ments and seeds, and for carrying news
papers Tree within the counties of their
publication.
Cannou's First Speech.
Boutell quoted from tht speech. The
new Congressman had stood up valiant
u for the rights and demands Of the
country people. IL am proud OF our
great cities" Cannon had said. yet in
the country among the men who earn
the bread BY the sweat Of their faces,
you md equally as great industry. and
/ dare say more general intelligence and
patriotism"
The gentleman must have oats IN his
pocket" had suggested a member,
whose name Bouteu did not mention
Yes, I have oats IN nay pocket" had
come the retort, and hayseed In my
hair tGrea5 laughter.J Western people
generally are ameCted IN the same way
and we expect Jnat The seed, being
good, viii yield a good crcp-L trust.
JenfOld.
Tne words of the kid" Congressman,
whom every one now recognized as
Uncle Joe, thrilled the House. the
applause indicated that the crop had
been better than the new member had
even dreamed or thirty-fOur years ago.
who was this man who handled HIM
self so we'll in his nrsJ argument IN
the House, aud in the face OF ridiCule
was SO true and loyal 70 the folks at
home-the farmers and tOilers VINO form
the heart OF this rupublicg' inquired
T3outeu. 1T was Joseph q. Cannon OF
Illinois, the present. Speaker OF the
House"
xTTsT5 yUsAH
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House Wild With Cheers.

Then followed a scene that must have
touched the heart OF the old legis-
lator from Illinois. From all over the
chamber came applause and cheers, the
members forgetting their political af-
fIIiations 10 give vent TO their personal
feelings toward the Speaker.
the oats that he sOWed here thirty
four years aso," continued BOuteII.
were not wild cats ard they nave yield
ed him generous, rich returns. Three
times he has been elected Speaker. His
capacity for growth seems 10 have no
limit And the thought that comes 10
my mind today, is how gladly within the
next few months the other plain peOnle
Who live on farms or work in mines or
shops viii join the voters Of his district
10 reward their faithful servant. who
went forth in their cause thirty-four
years ago with oats in his pocket, and
returned bringing his sheaves with him
by conferring upon him the Nations
nnal honor"
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
Flickinger PAGES Cell.

Pacing his cell al tha First precinct,
with his right hand bandaged and look
Of apprehension on his countenance,
Fltckfnger today made incessant in
ouirv as 10 the condition Of his victim.
He admitted that he did the stabbing,
but did not care to discuss the details
or what provoked 1t, further than to say
that de Serviere had grossly issulted
him with epithets. What led 20 the al
legged dispute. Flicklnger declined
tc say. ITliclSinger was coatless and col
Iarless in his cell. He was extremely
nervous and seemed greatly embarrass-
ed this morning. when MS landiady
brought him his breakfast in a baskeT.
Captain Williams, of the First precinct.
removed the silver knife and fork from
the basket, and the prisoner ate the
morning repast wiki difficulty.
The Washington times., 1908-02-18
De Serviere Popular.

II is said by friends of Mr.. de Sew
iere that he is one of the most COM
petent and popular. French teachers in
Washington and had the largest foreign
language class at the Rerlitz school.
where he had for some years been en-
ployed, and enjoyed the esteem Of Prof.
Gonard, head Of the institution. Flick
niger. who taught German, 1t IS said,
was envloUs of de serviere's large class
and popularity and there is said to
C~ortgr,,oa On e7eo,,,4 T,acr
The Washington times., 1908-02-18

TFDiPERATURE.
The Washington times., 1908-02-18

CONTINUED on Second PaFP }
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sun TASI,F
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
How to Cure . Cold.

Be as careful az you can, you will
occasionally take cold, and when
you do, get medicine of known re-
liability. one that has an established
reputation and that is certain to ef-
feet a quick cure. Such a medicina
is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
1t has gained worldwide reputa-
ton by it's remarkable cures of this
most common ailment, and can al,
ways be depended upon. 1t acts on
natures plan, relieves the lungs
aids eXpectoration, opens the secr7.
tions and aids nature in restoring
the system to a healthy condition
During the many years in which II
has been in general use, we have
yet to learn of single case of cold
or attack of the grip resulting in
pneumonia when this remedy was
used, which shows conclusively that
it is a certain preventive of that
dangerous disease. Chamberlaln's
Cough Remedy contains no opium
or other narcotic and may be giyer
as confidently to baby as to an
adult. For sale by all druggists.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
What Are Your Boys and Girls Read
inQc

They are bound to read some
thing. They will read trash un-
less you give them something bet
ter that is equally interesting. Try
The Youths Companion. There is
plenty of adventure in the stories,
and the heroes and heroines are of
the real kind. finding in the line OF
duty opportunity for courage and
unselfshness. More than $50 such
stories will be published in the fifty
two issues of the new volume for
1909. There will be fully as many
articles, sketches and "reminiscences
to impart useful information in the
most agreeable way, familiarizing
The Companion readers with the
best that. is known and thought in
the world.
Full illustrated announcement of
The Companion fol 'a09 will be
sent to any adct:ss Tree with sample
copies of the paper
The new subscriber who at once
sends s1.75 for 1909 (adding SO
cents for extra postage if he lives in
| Canada). will receive free all the
remaining issues of 1908. besides
the gift of The Companions calen
dar for 1909, entitled, "In Grand
mothers Garden" Autographed il
thirteen colors.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
144 Berkeley ST., Boston, Mass
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
Heart ttoHeart
Talks.
a. EDWIN A. NYE.
TIE GREATEST THING.
a. EDWIN A. NYE.
copyrie t. 1903. by Edwin A. Nye.

11k oNkA lLS1 AuINO.
What is the greatest thing In the
world.
The scholar replies:
KNOWLEDGE is the greatest be-
cause it Is fundamental Without
knowledge one is lost. knowledge
comprehends all that may be known
and explains all that may be explained.
The artist replies:
ART Is the greatest thing. 1t is
more than knowledge. 1t Is the next to
creative power 1t is human miracle.
The lawyer replies:
JUSTICE is the greatest of all Or
ganized society cannot live without it..
1t is the soul of peace. 1t is the
spring of progress.
Youth replies:
AMBITION is the greatest thing.
Without 1t man would be but an
animal. Civilization is simply realized
would be dead.
Age replies:
CONFINEMENT is greatest. Gar
ner your knowledge, realize your am.
bition. What then? Rest and con-
tentment fill up the measure of living.
The financier replies:
MONEY is the greatest of all II
makes the difference between savacerv
and sanity. Its power is known in
every place. 1t moves all things.
The spender replies:
PLEASURE is the greatest thing
The joy of the senses is all. An sensn.
ton leads up to enjoyment. He who
treads the primrose path of dalliance
he who soueezes most out of the or.
ange OF life, is wisest Of all.
The mother replies:
SELF SACRIFICE is greatest he.
cause 1t is the highest duty and II
gives the supremcst pleasure
The invalid whispers;
HEALTH Is greatest. KNOWLEDGE
ambition, money, pleasure, content.
ment-all these flee In the presence ~
pain and suffering.
The preacher replies:
RELIGION is the greatest Of ou :,
is the only tie that binds men TO i'm.
mortality. 1t Is more than pbiIosopbv
1t is life.
Now
Is there no greatest thing? Surely
Let us all answer:
"LOVE is the greatest thing in tbo
world" Without 1t knowledge is vain
ambition is purposcless. money is uso.
less, contentment impossible. If In.
cludes all else. 1t Is the sunrnmo ,,,,
tive or eeiigioh' the essence Of sci,
sacrifice. the spring Of art the source
OF all highest pleasures
Drummond was right The preatcs,
thing In the world is love
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
pLATTEVlLLE.

Ian snidow spent Monday in
Greeley.
Miss Hattie Birkle went to Den
yer Friday. returning Mohu"s ''e"
ing.
The Ladies' Aid served dinner ana
sumner at Birkle hall election uay'
to a large crowd.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jump ana
Mrs David Snider of Denver came
down Tuesday morning
Francis Gleason Of Chicago, who
has been visiting friends here tor
the past week. has returned TO MS
home.
Born. Sunday, November 1, to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Hun. SON
and to MIR. and Mrs. John Brlght'
daughter.
Mrs. Minnie Lycan and her sister.
Mrs. Kesler. returned Saturday
morning from visit with relatives
in Nebraska.
Charley Howard and family ex-
pect to move to Denver Wednesday.
II is with regret that Plattevitle
gives up this excellent family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ballinger.
who have had charge of the Lou
Rirkle ranch during his absence,
have returned to their home in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Birkle returned
Sunday from an extended visit at
Davenport, Ia. where they had gone
for Mr.. Birkle's health. The change
resulted in much good to him
Burroughs, the impersonator,
gave a number of fine selections at
the Gass opera. hall Wednesday
night. Miss Edith Spooner went
to Brighton Tuesday morning.
The Halloween party given by
the Rebekahs Friday evening was
well attended and all seemed to en-
Joy themselves. Various amuse-
ments had been provided for the oc-
casion. Excellent refreshments
were served.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
AULT LETTER.

j. r. Mckinley has left for his
home in Rio Alto, Calf.
Mrs. Leota Brown is suffering
from acute rheumatism. ia.l
Miss Ella Borman and Miss Marie
Nelson have returned to Wakefield,
Neb.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Moore have
moved to their new home In the
Graefe addition.
N. T. Joll arrived last week from
Wheatland. Wyo., and is clerking
for J. w. Campbell
Saturday. November Z, meeting
will be held at 4 O'Clock at the ar
mory, for the purpose of organizing
G. A. r. post.
w. A. Hart had bad runa way
last Thursday. His horse became
frightened and Mr.. Hunt and Mr..
Edwards were thrown out. Mr..
Edwards ankle was sprained. but
Mr.. Hart was not badly hurt.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
From the New York Hotel Reporter.

This evening at II o'clock, with
a throng OF society people in at
tendance. the remodeled gentle
mems grille of the Albany hotel,
was formally opened and christened
Miss Sampson, society editor of the
Denver Republican, named the ,nom
the italian Garden" and by this
name it will be known hereafter.
| Miss Sampson and her party of
friends occupied one end of the
pretty room. and at a signal from
Prop ietor Dutton, in a few words,
announced the name she had select
ed Following the naming Of ,hc
room, the invited guests were served
with champagne in honor of the oc.
casion and it was late hour before
the merry putty broke up
| 1'he new rooU, Is most attractive
with it's decorations of ferns and
palms and the beautiful fountain
in the center, with its jets of water
upon which are thrown vari-colored
lights, is bound to be extremely pop.
ular with after-the-theatre patrons
This dining room will be reserved
for gentlemen during the day time
but at night will be open to both
ladies and gentlemen.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
Real Estate Transfers
FURNISHED daily by the Weld cum
ty Abstract and Investment COMPANY
November ..

-.
A. NJ. Drumm to Eva Incrafrr
kallaus, w. ID. sl35, Lots %. 25
Blk. 4, Clark & Hills Add. to K,r
sey.
Frank DeBacker to Oscar Harrrr
Q. G. ID. 81, NV 4 9-1O-63.
Hattie r. Eveland to Horace q
Moore, w. d. $40, N 1s NE 4 rf
2-6S.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Winbourn Koopmar
to Sheldon l.. Sickler, w. ID. $3.50
Lots l to 6, Blk. 9, Fort Lupton.
r. S. Teagarden to Lee A, Haulr
and Gilbert p. Hanks, w. d. $40
500, SW z 34-2-67.
U. s. Receiver to Harry c. par
rows. Receivers Receipt, S4oO. su
a $3.50.
Eben White to Thomas Butler. n
q. ID. 81, w X 23-4-GS.
Thomas Butler to Eben White q
q. ID. 81, Y 23-4-6S.
Colorado Mortgage e Investmar
company to Frank o. Havner. w N
S2,925, Lots . and 10, Blk. s. Ar
llngton Heights, Greeley.
Catherine Shea to Nelson w psr,
dexter, W. d. 81, w Y Lot 4, BlE
~, Greeley. "
The Greeley tribune., 1908-11-04
Heart Heart
Talks.
nv lDWIN \. N4H'
copyrsht i'o' by Edwin a. Nyv.
rr ,oyr HIS MOTHER?

NJ LOVE HIS MOTHER!
rre, mother n boy ever ha''.
T. ~. .ra Rst words you WIZ hes'
Tho are sl,...,,'.Iy CHARLIE.
V' -. written the above 'har'e'
~ Now York city, Il young h'"n
-. -. n,,efear put a bullet into his ora,n,
r,b.r, was no good reason way w
i, ,II have done so, No motive II as
6 r6r the act. When MS ''o,".'
o. 4r,, rfslol shot she hasleheu .o
ne'. ], and was crazed by the shocR.
query! ,u, l,yss his
,.,er. r., himself and break us
motaer's heart?
r.rigiD.u not, If he was sane
- f,rfFFut and the note serve 10
re,,fpl Ms that there are atose'he'
Zoo many Young men like Char'es'
: r.rrsr,ff expressions of love 'or
morherlgsc The above are mere oozihss
of s,utlmentallty, The expression Is
crrs,ly be.ad by the action.
III Is easy 20 compliment ones motn'
ar oulte luuthcr to repay the noun
ar love rg a course OF conduct that
viii make her happy.
NJ Is arey TO sing the refrain. IN you
-, -8ur mother. meet her In the sky"
IT, sacred theme lends itself to the
hornfrgr notes of the tune. But 1t Is
a. entirely different proposition to
m 9ke mothers last days her sweetest.
The rrfzlv bum who infests the po-
Ne, courts easily prefaces his maudlin
p,aa for cIemency by the snit'ie. Il had
ona Of the best mothers boy ever
had :.
The declaration is an indictment
which leaves no room for special pity.
More ls 10 be expected Of him who had
n good mother. And if the son goes
dovp despite the mothers goodness the
more delinquent his conduct appears.
.The best mother boy ever had"
II only the Charles Jacobses could
Sc the ful significance of the words!
Tie uIty Of it is they cannot under
stand that such a mother calls for
. THE BEST BOY A MOTHER
EVER HAD!
The mother Of Charles Jacobs Will
find IN her heart great pity and q
great love for her boy. Mothers are
made that way. But
II Charles Jacobs had been consist
eut he would have written these words
n farewell TO his mother:
To the best mother a boy ever had. I
g. contrary to every instinct You have
given me : choose to lounge dagger In
YOUR heart CHARLIE.