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The Washington times., 1908-07-29
WILL PAY HOMAGE
TO COUNT TOLSTOY
Friends Disregard Great Writer'S
Objections, and Plan March to
lula on His Birthday.

MOSCOW, July 29-Friends of Count
TOlstoy disregarding his objections TO d
celebration in honor Of his eightieth
birthday anniversary, August q to-
day made known their plans for pay
ing homage to the great Torch Bear
er"
a gigantic pilgrimage from all over
Russia to TOlstOy's home at Tula is
one Of TIE proposed features. The pill
gTi,ns are pledged TO make the trip on
foot live the simple life" on the road
and on reaching Tuia to form a big
encampment.
Another group OF admirers - rails
ing money TO buy the copyright TO all
the counts books, that cheap Editions
may be issued A third plan, gJill in
the formative stage, IS for a Tolstoy
institute at St Petersburg, With a
TOlstOy museum attached
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
BATTLE TO DEATH
IN THE BRONX zoo
AlligatorS Combat for SUI
premacy in Pool Until Cap
tain Is Killed.

NEW YORK. July 29--There was a
battle ct the Bronx Zoo yesterday az
ternoon-a battle to the death-such as
is seldom seen outside the depths and
Businesses Of the jungle. II was fought
for the supremacy Of the alligator pool
and the antagonists were kings OF their
kind.
Captain, a fve-footer. and four COW
alligators were moved from the Aqua
rum TO the zoo on Monday last. They
had outgrown their tank, and 1t was
thought for their own sakes and the
safety Of spectators that they would
better be in the pool in the Bronx
In Battle Array.
The night passed quietly. but when
keepers went TO the pool yesterday
morning they saw signs or trouble
Captain" and his cows lay on one sidl
OF the pool and ranged opposite was
whitley at the head OF his crew.
slashing the nine feet OF him from side
TO side and forward and backward bel
ligerently.
Without warning the keepers heard
a crashing in the water and rushed &C
the pool side 20 find the two kings en-
gagged in mortal combat. Although
whitley was within a foot Of being
twice as large as Captain the small
er king IVES not less agile nor handi'
capped in the size Of his jaws
Keepers Try to Separate Them
Keepers with poles and hooks tried e
separate the lighters, but it was futile
Their hard heads and backs returned
the poles shivering in the hands o.
their wielders. Several times when they
opened their jaws in attack buckets an'
blocks of wood were thrown, with tn
hope that they would lodge between th'
worries and render the fighters helpless
Whitley caught a bucket between nj
laws and crushed 1t as one would al
egg shell.
The charging method Of attack gradu
ely passed as the anger OF the I'VE
big brutes increased, and finally the,
came together in the struggle which
was not to end until life was out OF one
Finally Captain slipped ana mai
turned as he darted in for the las
time in an effort to open "whitey's
throat The next instant his adversar-
had given him a roll with his shoulder
putting Captain on his back. Their
was a crash, the pool went red Wit
blood. and when the keepers had drive
back the COWS from the center OF IN
pool. where they had rushed when III
death blow was given, Whitley Ia
blinking angrily with Captain grippe
in his jaws
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
DENIES ITS WOMEN
BEG IN SALOONS
Salvation Army Officers Say Prac-
tice Was Discontinued Seven
Months Ago.

Following an order 10 the captains Of
the First and Sixth precincts directing
that steps be taken 70 prevent the so
hciting Of money IN saloons and bar
rooms by girl members OF religious or
CARNATIONS, u was said that several
women belonging 10 the Salvation
Army were among those taken 10 one
OF the preci nets ana warned 20 desist-.
Oficers OF the Salvation Army say
that this practice was discontinued by
them seven months OF more ago. an
that since that time none OF their mem
bers have solicited money in any way
from the places mentioned II is also
denied BY the same officers that any
members OF the Salvation Army we're
among those who were called 70 the
station house TO receive the warning
from tho captains OF the precincts
The Washington times., 1908-07-29

For eight-year-old Robert Lee Arburn
Jackson Jones life has suddenly closed
before It fairly began In the Juvenile
Court yesterday Judge De Lacy, after
listening TO a recital Of the deeds and
misdeeds Of this small codOred boy that
made a chapter from Jesse James read
like the report Of a Sunday school sup
erintendent, decided that the cool, sane
calm of the Industrial Home was best
fitted for a lad of Robert Lees diversi-
fed talents and Robert viii therefore
remain at the institution for some time.
There are no two ways TO II; Robert
certainly was a wonder. Eight years
old and so small that his topmOst
chronological feature scarcely topped
the judges desk. he had acquired BOhe-
milan tastes. 'caH OF the wild propen-
stiles and noctivagant habits worthy Of
a hobo OF years reputable standing
Very small and very scared Robert
was led before justice by Officer Mckee,
who explained TO the court that he had
two nights ago by beholding Robert
blithely riding about the yards OF the
new Union station on the cOWcatcher
OF an engine
Hanging On Like Monkey.
He was hanging on like a young
monkey, your honor" said the police
man. hopping his feverish brow at
recollection Of the affair. and when 1
yelled TO him ne turned around and
waved his hand and grinned at me
think OF it-grinned. The engine was
going about twelve miles an hour and
this-this (the officer paused for want
Of adequate simileJ was hanging on and
grinning-"
Further questioning ELECTED the fact
that RobeT- had informed the policeman
that he was going 10 New York The
engine on which he was riding was
headed for the roundhouse. but that was
not his fault.
Hes a peach. judge" said the police
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
FRIED RATTLESNAKES
ON DINNER MENU

NEW YORK. July 29.-Eight persons
partook Of a dinner OF which fried rat
tlesnake was the principal dish last
night at a hotel IN Newton, n. j.
Those IN the party were Mr.. and Mrs.
William Erb, Thomas Erb. Frank B
Allen. Of Bernardsville; Irs. c. J.
White, and the Misses Charlotte. caro-
line, and Augusta White. Of Harrison
All say the rattlesnake was very pala-
table.
The snake was killed early IN the day
by Mr. Allen. He had eaten rattlesnakt
on many occasions in North Dakota
where the natives call them prairie eels
but 10 the others in the part IL was q
new dish. Those who partOCk aid tina
IL was sweeter and dam sr than AZ
eel.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
LOVE LAUGHS LOUD
AT BARRED WINDOWS
Clasping Hands Through Jail Graf
ing Young Couple Are
Married.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, July %
Standing on box under a window Of
the county Jail, a minister at her side.
Miss Grace Hodsell daughter of United
States Marshal HodselL Of Ottumwa,
was married last night TO Prof. Hans
Albert, a prisoner. The couple clasped
hands through the barred window as
the pastor made them husband and
wife.
Miss HodseI and Albert eloped last
week. and he was arrested on Saturday
on a charge Of insanity TO prevent the
marriage.
The girl induced the Rev. Hr. Inman,
OF Golddeld, Col, 10 join her cause,
and after admission 10 the jail was re-
fused they went around the building
70 a window, where the odd ceremony
was performed.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
GET YEAR IN JAIL
FOR SHOPLIFTING
Two Colored Men Visit Small
Stores Along Seventh Street
Caught After Chase.

Joshua Brown KID Thomas Mag-u-
der. both colored and both with police
records as Iosg as the name Of the
reignins prince Of a snalI principally.
were each given twelve months IN jaH
this morning on two counts OF shoplit--
ing.
The men went into a small store On
Seventh strsst yesterday and after
leaving took with snem coat. non
chalantly nsl;lecung the formaltty CT
paying for Il They had repeated the
trick IN another store about block
away. the article this time bsing 4
shirt. when the firs- victim ran from
lis shop CRYING Robbers
The negroes. after a long chase, were
finally captured b. Officers Boyle and
Esser, OF the Second precinct
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
TWENTY DISMISSED
IN CENSUS BUREAU
Number of Temporary Clerks En-
gagged in the Cuban Work.
Force Now Is Small.

reau OF the Census yesterday, twenty
clerks who have been employed on the
Cuban census work were dropped from
the rolls This is the second install
ment of the temporary force 20 be dis
misred. and leaves only a small Euni-
Der still employed.
The officials of the bureau ststef last
night that The Cuban census york was
being completed rapidly, the mSchine
and result work being all t.at remained
20 be done
The clerks, however, rave the salts
faction Of having made good salaries
by the piece system Jhat has been en-
ployed on the work. the wages OF some
Of the fastest workers ranging as high
as s. a day.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
STARVING WOMAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Leaves Children on Bank as she
Leaps Into River-Saved
by Railroad Man.

NEW YORK, July 29.-AIrs. Emma
Duff, Of 952 Columbus avenue, dressed
her two children with particular care
and took them TO the street, Edward,
six years old, was bravely trying to
hold back the tears. John, three years
old, cried pitifully for food. There was
not so much as crust in the house, and
the mother had not tasted a mOrsel for
thiTty-siX hours.
She led the two boys west on Ninety
sixth street TO the railroad tracks that
skirt the river. With a cry of 'GoOd-by,
babies," the woman plunged into the
river, head first.
John Eel. a railroad man. rescued her.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
THINKS HE FOUND
BRITISH CANNONBALL

MEDIA. Pa, July 2s.-Proprietor
Charles McFadden. Of the historic
Black Horse Inn. in Middletown. while
looking over the newly-plowed farm to-
day found a twelve-pOund cannonbal
OF peculiar workmanship. 1t may be a
shell, as there is a small prOTusiOn Of
softer iron on one side.
II IS thought 10 have been dropped
by the British artillery in the army of
CORVALLIS after the battle Of Brandy
wine
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
BITES OFF FINGER;
HELD IN $500 BOND

Because he showed his playfulness
and loving position by biting OF the
finger Of william H Logan yesterday,
Patrick Casey was held under $50 bond
this morning 10 await a jury trial The
man was charged with assault, and az
ter fixing the bond the judge was told
how Patrick had made a u5al OF VII
hams finger
If I had known that" said his hon
or, I'D made Il 500 more for the meal ="
Exquisite Floral Designs
GUIDES artists are particularly clever az
floral design WORK for funerals I2l4 =.
-AdVf
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
ESTABLISHES
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK

Following a debate between c A
Fravel, Of Virginia, and S P Jensen,
OF Utah. for the affirmative. and B s
Sunderlin. OF Nebraska. and P J. Suull.
OF Pennsylvania for the negative. the
George washington University Con-
aress last night passed a bill for TIE
esta blishment OF postal savings bank
system.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
s11.oo Niagara Falls Excursion, JUL

S11.co Niagara Falls Excursion, July 81.
Baltimore & Ohio. Special train stand
ard coaches and parlOr cars from Wash
ingtOn 7:45 q. m, going via Philadelphia
and Lehigh Valley route. Liberal stop
overs returning Tickets good returning
within fifteen days. Cheap sidetrips from
Niagara Other dates August Il and Is.
September II. October 2--Advt.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
PANIC FOLLOWS FIRE
IN THREE TENEMENTS
Two Men Injured by Jumping,
While Ten Are Overcome
- S,0f-a
by Smoke.

NEW YORK, July 29.-PanIc folio
a fire which spread over three thrt
story tenement houses at 90, 81, and IS
Manhattan avenue, Greenpoint, early
today. and two persons we're badly hurt
jumping from the second floor Of the
first house.
Joseph Sarensky. forty years old,
broke his leg, and Simon Yslanbuik,
twenty, broke an arm as the jumped
from windows. Ten persons were car
ried out OF "a IN a semi-colsc Gus con
dition. They were half smothered by
by the flames.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29

S1.zs to Baltimore and Return
every day via The Electric Line" Twi-
iiaht excursions 800 round trip, D. m
returning up TO midnight. Saturday and
sunday excepted See time schedule.
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
ASCENSION CHURCH
PLANS LAWN FETE

A lawn fete will be given tonight and
tomorrow night by the Ladies Guild
Of the Church Of the Ascension, Twelfth
and Massachusetts avenue, % assist
in the extensive work OF modelling
the interior Of that cdiflce.
lawn two doors west Of the church
has been secured
The Church of the Ascension is now
being steam heated throughout, electric
lights are being re-instailed, and 1t
will be redecOrated-
The Washington times., 1908-07-29
FIX QUARTERS FOR POLICE.

Two rooms at the Union Station are
being prepared for the use Of the po-
lice. They Will be fitted up with lock-
ers. telephones, etc, and probably will
be in charge Of Detective Horn, who is
now stationed at the terminal
Four Hours Sail on Cool Chesapeake
Bay four days week. 800 round trip.
See ticket agent THE Electric Line.'
14th and New York ave.-Advt
The Washington times., 1908-07-29

s1.zs To Annapolis and Return.
Via The Electric Line" Visit the u 8.
Naval Academy See time schedule for
trains.-AdV.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
DOG BEFORE COURT.
Allegation That Hair of a Prize.Win'
ner Was Dyed.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The justices
of the appellate division OF the su
preme court had yesterday dog
show" case before them, in which Mrs
De Marcy Argenteau, Princess De
Montglyon, Is made defendant for al
legged damages of $4,000 by her for.
mer friend. Mrs. Ada Olive Van Heu
sen, of IS Central Park West.
The legal trouble is the result OF
allegations made that Chin Chino, own
ed by the princess. was dyed when
he won first prize in the Chow-Chow
class at the Boston Dog Show last
season. Mrs. Van Heusten's dogs al
SO we're entered in the same class.
When the prize winner. owned by the
princess. was disqualified, one of Mrs.
Van Heusten's dogs received an award.
The princess. in an article written to
the editor Of sportman's paper, made
a comment on the disqualification of
her pet.
Lawyer Ward, counsel for Mrs. Van
Heusen, said that. while the name of
his client was not mentioned in the
article. she considered it so directly
pointed at herself that she brought the
libel suit against the princess.
ut was Mrs. Van Heusen's kennel
manager who discovered dye on the
dog. and rubbed it OFF with his hand
kerchief." said Mr.. Ward. "A veterIn-
airy was called, and he also rubbed
on some of the dye. The show award
was then Withdrawn by the judges
OF the class from Chin Chino and a
third prize went to Mrs. Van Heuscn,
whose dog was advanced in the judg
ing because OF the disqualification Of
Chin Chino"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
! pVO Il 70 ~ ers
IN g at. f. ocls Ct
BAD MAN CAPTURED BY oFFi-
cERs-ls WANTED IN GIN
ciNNATI.

NEW MARTTNsvILLE, ". Va. Feb.
21-c Charles shotwell. % years old.
wanted in Cincinnati for shooting with
intent to kill, was arrested here yes
terday afternoon in the local pop fac.
tory by Constable w. H. Truck, and
Chief OF Police ). A. Bowen on de-
scription. The man IS said to answer
the description perfectly. The officers
went after him with guns and caught
him unawares. putting the nippers on
him before letting him get his coat,
Later they found two reviewers In his
coat pocket. shctwell end another
man are alleged to have held up an1
robbed a man in Cincinnati four
weeks ago. shotwen got s~ay but his
partner was arrested. shotwell. ac-
cording to the report sent out, was re-
Gently released from tie Ohio peni.
Tertiary.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
The STAGE
rho Ben oreet company.

Professor Patterson has found It
possible to have Mr.. Greet's company
present in Fairmont two immortal COM
etlies. one Of these comedies Is by
Shakespeare, the most humorous and
varied OF all shakespeare's works, the
inimitable Twelfth Night This play
will be presented in the Elizabethan
manner, exactly as acted before Queen
Elizabeth three hundred years ago.
No merrier madden. comedy was ever
enjoyed than this delightful play, as
Mr.. Greet and his frolicsome compan'
ions present It, They seem to enjoy
every moment of It themselves and to
make It one mad riot OF fun from be-
ginning to end.
And the othre comedy will be no
less delicious in quite different way.
1t belongs to a different century and
more modern civilization. Nothing
better has been done since Shake
speare'e time. 1t is oliver Goldsmth's
masterpiece OF jollity. "she stoops to
Conquer" This play will be COM
plete change from the Shakespearean
comedy in costume and scene. II will
be produced with full scenic effects
as used today. or course. Mr.. Greet's
remarkable accuracy and taste in cos
tunes will be exhibited to no less ad.
vantage in this bit OF registering gay
ETY. than in all his other productions.
The costumes of this company are
famous. Since stuart Robson's death
no one has ventured to present Tony
Lumpkin but Mr.. Greet more than
brings back those good days. Be on
the watch for Fairmont's Festival OF
Fun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
Store The Water
No Flood Then
REMEDY FOR FLOOD CONDITIONS
IN OHIO VALLEY
w. o. Leighton Discusses His Pro-
posed Plan for the Storage
Of the Waters.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 22.-Al-
though the report of the Internal
Waterways Commission. to which he
is the photographer. has not yet
been sent to congress by President
Roosevelt, W. o. Leighton discussed
his plan for impounding the flood
waters OF the Ohio basin in much
the same manner as he will treat the
subject in his section of the Water
ways Commission report.
"While no opportunity has yet
been afforded to make review Of
the damage caused by the recent
flood in the Ohio basin." said Mr..
Leighton, the principal governing
all the past ought to be true. If the
money represented by the property
damages had been expended in these
conservation reservoirs the flood
would not have occurred. 1t is the
consensus Of expert opinion that the
loss caused by only one big Ohio
flood represents an amount sufficient
to solve the flood evil in the Ohio
basin for all time.
UpIands Adapted to Scheme.
1.-THE uplands of the Ohio basin
are peculiarly adapted for the con-
servation Of water. especially that
part south and east of the river where
the water comes with greatest force.
Here nature has provided steep val
leys and capacious basins. at the
lower ends Of which are excellent
sites for the erection of dams. BY
holding back the waters from head
water tributaries of the Ohio We
would be holding back the water
which flows most torrentially, and 1t
is this water which runs quickly on
the steep sloops into the main val
ley that causes the foundations.
"The endeavor to control floods by
the erection of levees in basin like
the Ohio Involves taking up the prob
lem at the wrong end. The only
way to absolutely and determinedly
harness the river is TO control the
source of its water supply. flood
may be retained, OF course. between
high and expensive levees. but such
leyees are OF enormous cost in main
tenance and the experience has been
that they must be made higher and
hjpher as the flood from the noun
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children of
bed-wetting There is constitution
al cause for this trouble. Mrs. NJ.
Summers. Box w. Notre Dame, Ind.
will send free to any mother her sue
cessful home treatment. with full in
structions. send no money. but write
her to-day If your children trouble you
in this way. Don't blame the child,
the chances are it can't help 1t. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine difficulties
by day or night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
lplan,end street N. g. Church.

The REV. G. W. Bent. pastor.-Pub-
ne worship at 1O:45 a. M, and 1880 p.
hi The pastor will preach. His morn
ING theme will be, Christian Perfec-
tion. and bis evening subject will be
:The Successful Life" Every church
member should be interested in these
kSnbieets. The Sunday school will
meet at $3.50, in charge of supt E. A.
Wilson. Glass meetings at 11:45 and
3:00; Junior League at 900; Epworth
League at $3.50, led by Mrs. E. NJ.
0ox. subject THE Power House of
RATA" You will find a welcome II
ilyoa come to worship with us at the
regular Sunday services or at the
Wednesday evening prayer meeting.
Tllis win be missionary day in the
sRpday school,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
Lennon, Chocolate, custard.

These are the three varieties OF
"oUR-PIE" preparation which are
creating so much favorable comment
everywhere. Each package it put up
according to the strictest Pure Food
Laws. It does not require an expert.
enced cook to make good pies from
"oUR-PIE." Just the proper proper.
lions of all ingredients are in the
package ready for your immediate use.
At grocers, 10 cents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
sPEoiAL NoTloE.

To any of our customers who are
contemplating installing hot water Of
steam heat this seassA IN order 70
give you the beaeft sf the present lew
prices On boilers and radiators We
viii place orders new to be delivered
In June. II you are Interested in hot
water or steam heat send usga postal
or phone us; it viii cost you nothing
to- get an estimate Of your require
ments. You cannot afford to miss this
opportunity.
REED PLUMBING Co,
Carr Bldg. Parks Ave.
Both Phones. Fairmont
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
Personals.

Miss Liberty Morrison has been
quite sick for the past week at her
home at the NJ. P. parsonage.
Mr. 3. G. Steele was called to Little
Falls yesterday by the illness of his
mother, Mrs. Tom Steele.
Mrs. A. R. Taylor who has been Ill
at her home on State street, is very
much improved. -
Mr.. Milroy Travis, of Anita, was a
business visitor in this ward Friday.
Mrs. Minnie Arnett, of Little Falls,
and Mrs. Maud Hall, of Murray. we're
visiting their sister, Mrs. Helen Miller,
yesterday.
Mr.. Walter Hershberger, of Water
street, Is suffering with very sore
hand.
Georgia shultz Is quite Ill at her
home on Merchant street.
Miss Frances Treaary. who has been
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
KANSAS DEMOCRATIC EDITORS,
CBy s. ". Press Association. J

CBy s. W. Press Association
TOPEKA. KAN. Feb. 22,-Democrat.
ic editors of Kansas assembled in the
Throop hotel to-day for the campaign
convention OF the State association.
Nearly fifty newspapers are represen-
ed, practically all of whom are in ia
vor of Bryan's candidacy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
LT.L.

a very interesting L. r. L. meeting
was held Friday afternoon at three.
Sthirty o'clock. The following pro-
Sgramme will be rendered at next Fri
days meeting:
Duet-Eya and Marguerite Barnes.
Recitation Ruth snowden.
Recttation-G retta Nichols.
Paper-Fannie Robinson.
Duet Hattie Boggs, Marie Barnes.
Breezy Banner"-Flossie McCul.
Tough and liza Bent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
NATIONAL OFFICERS TO ATTEND

(By s. W. Press AssoclauUu.J
SEATTLE, Wash. Feb. 22.-In order
to permit the attendance OF National
Councillor H. C. Schaertzer and other
national officers. the washington State
convention OF the Junior Order United
American Mechanics, set for to-day,
has been postponed to April II. 1t is
expected that the meeting will be
made the occasion OF demonstration
fayoring thee xclusion of Asiatcs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22
Robert Klncaid Dead.

A message was received here last
evening stating that Robert Kincaid
WHO was injured by a fall of slate in
a mine at Raleigh. was dead. Mr..
Kincaid is son Of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
u. Klncaid, of Merchant street. The
remains will be brought to this city
for burial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-02-22

~ fling Miss E,enorn ms iof the
past few days viii return e hsr home
al ClarlBburg Sunday. u
Mr.. Justice Burns, Of Pricketts
creek, spent Friday IN this city.
Mrs. f. o. Gaskins and Mrs. $: =.
Jacobs were the guests Of relatives at
Monongah yesterday.