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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

Much interest is being shown by read
ers OF The Times IN the General Har-
RES question. A few OF the numerous re-
plies are published below;
"He thought he void think Il over
Miss Lutte q. Norwood,
722 Eighth street northwest.
Those people must want the earth
with a gold fence around IL; first, uni-
versal transfers then better car service.
What next for a nickel2'
Arthur II. Johnson.
1913 Champiain street northwest.
LAS long as they complain, the service
will stand: when they wake Up and de-
maud. the change viii be soon, or i
am a loom T. j. llllman.
HyattsviIie. Nd.
"Of course. I know that the patrons
Of that line think most any old change
would be an improvement"
s W. Mason.
30S p street northeast.
1T would got be fair Cfare) 70 improve
it, stephen
2lO Twelfth street northeast.
..skidoo for you and the public.
don't live in Petworth and have big
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
A Chance for More Trade.

A new trade zone is opened by the
electric line to Annapolis. There
are two doors to it-one swinging
open TO Washington, the other TO
Baltimore. The farmers who pa
tronize the road viii do their shop
ping where they can get the better
prices, the better shipping facilities,
and the more courteous treatment.
IT the Washington Chamber of Com
merce is alive to its opportunities,
1t will see that all three advantages
are on our side, and that the people
along the line are brought here to
find out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

ing is a thing of the past, but was
INDUCED in by those who did not
care to sew, read, o. otherwise
spend spare time" This explana-
ton is apropos of the observation
dropped by one of the Wellesley
professors: ''The bridge playing
fever does not abate Even
the emptiest mind must chew on
something, and bridge provides a
sort of mental chewing gum"
But is not this observation too
strictly rhetorical or pedagogical?
The teacher has no time to kill.
therefore she does not make the ae-
quaintance of such time-killing in
ventions as bridge whist. Nor is
the teacher one in training, but one
already trained, whereas the stu
dent has in mind the accomplish
ments of her future station.
Bridge is one Of the accomplish
ments of society. Is would seem to
be the part of the tactful professor
to accept as inevitable any budding
fondness for bridge on the part of
a prospective debutante. Nor can
the attack on this social institution
attract any sympathy from those
who indulge in various other forms
of mental chewing gum" as, for
example, poker, seYen-up. and
pinOchle, TO pick but a few from the
long list Of ca-d-table diversions.
Each circle of the human family
seems to have its pet game Can it
be that bridge is the only game
played at Wellesley? Are there no
deyotees Of old maid. solitaire, cut
throat euchre or penny-ante?
1t is significant that the proper
ton of Wellesley bridge players
should be emphasized. There is a
hint in it that the other nine-tenths
have their little speciaIties, too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
FOUR NEGROES LYNCHED;
CONFESSED TO ARSON

MOBILE. March 1L-Dave Poe, Tom
Ranstoh. and two Jenkins brothers. all
negroes, were lynched at Van Cleave.
Miss, twenty miles north Of Biloxi.
Miss, by a mob of thirty men Monday
night.
The negroes were in the custody of
Deputy Sheriff Evans. Of jackson coun-
tv. en- route to jail. when the mob over
took them. A series Of ineendiary fires
causing losses in charcoal, foOdstuffs,
and other supplies had incensed the
people.
to the mob.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
TRUSTED HOBO HONESTY;
MANS HOTEL WAS LOOTED

ALLENTOWN, Pa, March 11.-John
Fina. proprietor of the Union Hotel
always had an idea that the tramps
that infest this region were all good at
heart and that If you trusted them they
would never betray any trust and con
fidence. Acting on this suspicion. Fina
accommodated ten tramps with rooms.
When Fina and the bOarders got up
next morning they discovered that the
guests had gotten up during the night
and looted the house and took what
ever suited them best. Shoes, clothing.
watches, and money were the princinai
articles stolen.
Fina's trust in tramps is gone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
Cards at Wellesley.

Not more than One-tenth of the
/ ECO undergraduates at Wellesley
are addicted to bridge whist, it APP
pears. The playing was not con
fined TO any particular class of
girls" explains one of the seniors
or senioresses, whose language con
yeys the impression that the play
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
VIII You Speak for the Poor?

Your church is Sunday morning collection
Your chldren Sunday invited to help the suffering
little children in destitute
Your Christian Epworth League, Young
Peoples Union is urged lend a hand
Your labor union should help
frateTnaI naturally interested in charity
you belong any other organization help
helpful in the community to re-
lieye. beriend. and upbuild the needy
Address Finance Committee 81
ciated Charities Citizens Relief Association
venton of Consumption
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
MILLIONAIRE AGAIN TRIES
STEN0GRAPHER AS WIFE

PEABODY, Mass, March 11.-Divorced
less than a year from his beautiful wife,
Elmer Thomas. the young millionaire,
who married Ellen Roberts. a stenogra-
pher. some ten years ago, IS reported
about TO wed again.
This time also his fancee is said Ia
be a girl of no fortune. She IS Miss
Hannah Blaney. who was his. sweet
heart in high school. She. too, has been
& stenographer
He has settled sSo0.Oo0 upon his d.
vOrced wife. and has provided a trust
fund OF $50 COO for his little daughter.
Mrs Thomas is reported engaged to
Philin 9. SNmnnds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
INTELLECTUAL.

Down on q Southern plantation the
dairy hands were accustomed to do the
milking squatting down in a primitive
fashion. until the owner introduced
milking stools with other improvements.
novafion vas not exactly a guccess.
The darkey who first sailed forth with
the stool returned bruised and battered
and with an empty pail
II done my best. sab" he explained
Dat stool looked all right to me. but de
blamed cow she won't sit on itr'-Ex-
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

Cen George H. Haues general manager of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company and William F. Gude president of the Pet
worth Citizens Association, met the other day.
Said Mr. Guide: "When you really going to improve the
abominable service get the BrighWood line?"
Said General Hairless "Of course you know operating
that line distinct loss Nevertheless want to do everything pos
sb better the service patrons and shall be able make
Improvements there soon-very SOON"
Perhaps General Hauies thought than he said So what
was it?
Think It What DID he think?
Send your the Question Editor Washington Times The
person submitting best will dollars answer
may be from twenty-five words All replies MUST be written
contain full and address sender
accepted until O'Clock Saturday afternoon and the Of the per-
son submitting the best reply will be published The Sunday Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
ASSEMBLY ELECTS OFFICERS.

At the business meeting of the Dis
triCt Assembly. held at the National
Rifles ArInory last night, the following
officers were elected TO servo for the
ensuing year: President, II. o. White;
vice president. A. A. Lendy; secretary.
l.. NJ Phelps; treasurer. J. c. Campbell
Arrangements for the dance to be given
on April a were completed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
CHESTY.

Towne-What on earth has come over
Meekley2 He was almost impudent to
me this morning.
Browne-Oh! III tell YOU He an
swered the advertisement of a CORE
spondence school Of pugilism last night
and arranged TO take the course.-Ex-
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
GRTGGs LECTURES TONIGHT.

Facing the Mystery a lecture based
upon the four tragedies in Hamlet. " will
be the subject Of DR.. Edward S. Griggs'
lecture at the Church OF Our Father
this evening. IN addition to delinea-
tion Of the various characters in Shake
speare's famous tragedy, DIR. Grigzs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11
VIZ. BRENIzER GETS CONTRACT.

The Commissioners today decided to
award the contract for the service sew
er in the streets OF the Ivy City sub
division to w. +. Brenizer. whose bid
Of sS.376a0 was the lowest submitted.
The other bidders were +. c. GummeH,
the r. ]. Bell Construction Company,
ana J. a. Coyls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

automobile. Accept the service and pay
us the uickeIs" Edward Taylor.
1888 + street northwest
''Do you see any green I'm my eyesg'
Max VI. Bernstein.
1852 Kenyon street northwest.
81 don't think"
Miss Kate Nichols.
1I3 Third street northeast.
az viii promise the improvements,
fBut don't think me Tudri.
By the time hi freezes over,
Ny dear Mr.. Guide"
George A. Bradley.
l55 Hickman street southeast.
Those improvements will be made
when single fare is raised TO 10 cents
and no transfer
Charles W. Fague.
500 Massachusetts avenue northeast.
when the sun grows cold,
And the stars grow old.
And the leaves of the Judgment
Book unfold
Fred G. Hammer.
1888 Columbia road northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

This story about an'esting a Jap In
Nevada for trying TO make sketches Of
the coast defenses seems 10 be rather
more than the most devoted JingO
should accept
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

In fact, from the Presidents tribute
to her. we incline 70 think that the
woman on horseback should succeed the
man on horseback as the real dominat-
ing and commanding figure Of speech.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

IF the navy was "disgraced" (per
Lieutenant Commander SIMS by its vic
tories during the war with Spain, we
hope It viii earn that kind Of ignomiuy
in every future sea fight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

1t seems that in the matter OF coerc-
ing China there is nothing in the Anglo
Japanese treaty that would restrain
either of the high contracting parties
from taking a fall out Of the Celestial
outfit whenever the idea might seem ad-
yisable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

Governor Hughes is for all the things
that Roosevelt is for apparently: but
he doesn't ever seem TO be so much In
favor of them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

a Missouri inventor claims he can
manufacture gas at I cent per 900 feet.
Washington viii pay him another cent
a thousand feet subsidy if he viii come
here and make good.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

Mr.. Vorys may be a little shy as q
literary person, but il will have 20 be
admitted that he knows how 70 get the
boys out TO the caucuses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

It is true that Orchard has pleaded
guilty, but You can't be sure OF it. re-
Numbering what an awfuuy accomp-
lished fctionist he is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

The Szecheuyi bathtub may become as
much Of an issue III international society
as the Boni brand OF perfume.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

What a strategist that Castro is. Fe
held in his def until the Pacific feet
got on the other side OF Venezuela.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

The Black Hands need 10 be ampu-
tated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

The uoIseless gun will have real value
on the Fourth OF July.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

An era of good feeling surely must
have set in. The Senate has ratified a
whole batch Of treaties. all at once
and without even kicking up anything
like a serious row about them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

AS Jcrcme's reply to these charges
embraces 25,O5o words, he may be try
ing to defend himself with q hypo-
theucal question.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

OF course. the submarine investiga-
ton viii go to the bottom
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-11

man on horseback as the real dominat-
ing and commanding figure Of speech.
It is true that Orchard has pleaded
guilty, but You can't be sure OF ii. re-
Numbering what an awfuuy accomp-
lished hctionist he is.
The Black Hands need TO be ampu-
tated.
An era OF good feeling surely must
have set in. The Senate has ratified a
whole batch Of treaties, all at once.
and without even kicking up anything
like a serious row about them.
Mr.. Vorys may be a little shy as a
literary person, but il will have 70 be
admitted that he knows how 20 get the
boys out to the caucuses-
Governor Hughes is for all the things
that Roosevelt is for. apparently: but
he doesn't ever seem 10 be so much In
favor Of them.
This story about an,esting a Jap IN
Nevada for trying TO make sketches Of
the coast defenses seems 10 be rather
more than the most devoted Jingo
should accept.
1t seems that in the matter OF coerc-
ing China there is nothing IN the Anglo
Japanese treaty that would restrain
either Of the high contracting parties
from taking a fall out Of the Celestial
outfit whenever the idea might seem ad-
visable.
What a strategtst that Castro is. Fe
held in his den until the Pacific feet
got on the other side OF Venezuela.
The noIseless gun will have real value
on the Fourth OF July.
a Missouri inventor claims he can
manufacture gas at cent per 1000 feet
Washington will pay him another cent
a thousand feet subsidy If he viii come
here and make good.
IF the navy was "disgraced" Cper
Lieutenant Commander Sims) by its vic
tories during the war with Spain, we
hope it viii earn that kind Of ignomiuy
in every future sea fight.
The Szecheuyi bathtub may become as
much of an issue III International society
as the Boni brand Of perfume.
As Jcrcme's reply to these charges
embraces 25,O0t words, he may be try
ing to defend himself with hypo-
theUcal question.
OF course. the submarine investiga-
rf1Y1 will e-a tn rna Earfn-r4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
STARTED WIDOWS
PENSION MOVEMENT
Ex-senator Crawford introduced Reso.
luton Before G. A. r. Memo
riaizing Congress.

Ex-senator w. F. Crawford of Edg-
ihgton feels that he had more to do
than any other individual with the pas
sage of the bill by the national house
yesterday granting a fiat pension of
$12 month to the widows of all hon
orably discharged soldiers of the
United States who have not heretofore
received the benefits of the pension
law, and an increase of 81 a month
for ttose who have under the act of
June %, 1890. The law expressly
valves the limitation of property hold.
ligs- The expenditure of more than
Sl2,O0O,00O annually is involved.
Mr.. Crawford was a delegate to the
national encampment of the G. A. r.
at Saratoga last summer and intro
duced the resolution that was adopted
asking congress to pass substantially
such bill as was enacted yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
PERSONAL POINTS.

Louis Rosenfield of Creston. Iowa.
is spending a few days in his old home
in this city.
]. Francis, c. 3. & Q. general pas.
.senger agent of the lines east of the
Missouri river, was in the city today
Miss Lillian Murphy of New York is
visiting at the home of her brother
Charles P. Murphy, 1924 Fourth ave
nue..
Ex-senator and Mrs. w. F. Crawford
of Taylor Ridge have returned from
Earlville, H., where they went to at
tend the funeral of their daughter-in
law. wife of DR.. l.. P. Crawford. who
died there Wednesday.
Postmaster H. A. J. Mcdonald has
returned from Washington where h
appeared before the subcommittee OF
the house committee on appropriation
and laid before it the absolute need
of the Rock Island postofice 1t vii
require at least 100000, Postmaste
Mcdonald estimates to build the ad
dition and make the other improve
4. ments necessary to accommodate tn
rapidly increasing business of tn
local poStofice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
VISITING NURSE
ASSOCIATION MEETS
Report of Miss Giles Shows 165 Pro
fessionaI Calls Made in Attend
ing 10 Cases.

The monthly meeting of the Visiting
Nurse association was held last even
ing at the Harper house and reports
for January were received. Miss Mar
garet Giles. the visiting nurse, gave
her report showing a busy month. She
made in all 1G5 visits in IS cases. Five
Of these patients recovered, one died.
one was dismissed, three were trans
ferred to the care of regular nurses,
and there are still remaining nine
cases in her care
Donations to be used by the visiting
nurse were received from the follow
ng; Mesdames Alphonse Mosenfeder,
Louis Mosenfelder. George McMaster,
L. NJ Copp. Mayer Rice, Charles
Searle, William Jackson, P. Greena
walt. J. H. Trimble, Allan WEIGH
Huntoon, NJ. NJ. Sturgeon, DR.. Emily
Wright, Miss Henrietta Leithner. Miss
Smith. the Ladies' Deborah society and
the Hebrew society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
Mrs. Sarah A Deal

Mrs. Sarah A. Deal died this morn.
ing at 1920 at her home, 745 Fifteenth
street, after a long illness with bron-
chitis. She underwent an operation
four weeks ago but never rallied, and
during the last few days failed rapidly.
Mrs Deal was born in Monroe county.
Ohio, and was 20 years old last Aug.
81. She lived in Rock Island county
40 years, coming from Ohio to Rural
township about 40 years ago and to
Rock Island five years ago. She was
married in Milan upon coming west.
The surviving relatives are two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. w. w. Bailey of LeClaire,
Iowa; Miss Alice at home; a brother,
C. w. Sinclair of Summerville, Ohio
and three sisters Mrs. ]. B. Young of
Oklahoma City, Okla. and Mrs. H. H.
Battersby and Miss Nora Sinclair of
Atlantic, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
NJ. WA. MAY Do IT
Members of Society Here Might
Take Up the Auditorium
Movement.
ASSOCIATION is INACTIVE
Major Halves Suggests Affairs Be
Taken Over by Some Other
Organization.

How soon will Rock Island realize
its ambitions to have a convention hall
and auditorium?
Several years ago this project was
taken up vigorously, and representa-
tivcs of the fraternites of the city,
the Rock Island Business Mems asso-
citation, the Rock Island Club, the city
Of Rock Island, the Tri-City Labor con
gross, and various church Organiza-
tions, through representatives named
for the purpose, incorporated the Rock
Island Auditorium association
The association adopted a constitu-
ton and bylaws, and perfected its or
ganization, papers being granted by
The secretary of state. The constitu-
ton was adopted at a meeting held
July Is, 1905.
Up to the present time nothing more
tangible has been done toward pro
Viding this much needed institution
for he city.
Is Greatly Needed.
Major c. w. Halves, who is the pres
ident of the Auditorium association,
frankly states that in his opinion the
auditorium is one of the greatest
needs of the city. He states that the
proposition was arranged by the asso
citation. and put in the hands of a ii
nance committee to put through, and
that the inactivity of this committee
has resulted in the temporary death OF
tho project
Major Halves states that he is as
firmly as ever of the belief that the
city needs such building. and also
that the citizens of the city can am
will provide it if the matter is placed
in proper hands For his own part
he says he has not the time needed
to devote to pushing the projec
through. and suggests that the matter
be turned over to the Industrial com
mission, organized since the projec
was started, or TO some other organiza
ton
WOOdmen May DO 1t.
1t has been suggested that the Rocl
lSldIu IutHlDtIS vi inc NOIGII w OOti
men might take up the project anC
that the four local camps of the Wood
men and The Royal Neighbors o
America could easily handle such
project is the conviction of those whit
have investigated the matter. 70
purposes such as the WoOdmen wOult
require, the investment needed woul
be about $4,000 or $4,000. If tn
project is taken up on more elal
crate scale and by the citizens ger
orally. a $4,000 or 100000 proposition
would be more satisfactory.
Opportunity for Woodmcn.
The WOodmen camps now hold thei
meetings in two halls. two camp
meeting in the Odd Fellows hall an
two camps meeting in the Knights {
Columbus hall The same condition
exist in the Royal Neighbors. TIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. A. r. Stoddard.

Mrs. A. r. Stoddard, one of the old
residents of the county. died last night
at her home, 1921 Fourteenth street.
Moline. Mrs. StOddard, whose maiden
name was Miss Eliza Hunter, was
born at Strong, Maine, Sept. 5, 1897.
She was married in 1868, and in 1868
came to this county with her husband
and settled at Hampton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stoddard made their home at Hampton
until about seven years ago. when they
removed to Moline. Mrs. Stoddard is
survived by her husband, and by sew
eral brothers and sisters.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at Hampton. Services will
be held at o'clock at the Congrega
tional church at Hampton, and burial
will take placs at the Hampton Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04

the wholesale quotations on the market
today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, 23c.
Live Poultry - Spring chickens, Sc
per POUND; hens, per pound. &c; ducks,
per pound, &c to Sc: turkeys per pound
13c; geese per pound &c to Sc.
Butter-Dairy, 23c to 24c.
Lard-l0c
Vegetables - Potatoes, SOC; oricns,
75c.
Live Stock.
Hogs-$2.75 to S4.25.
Sheep-YeaTlings or over, $500 to
$500; lambs, $3.50 to S6.75.
Cattle-Steers $3.50 to $3.50; COWS
and heifers $500 to $500; calves, $500
to $3.50.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-COrn Gee; oats 4Sc to soc.
Forage-Timothy hay, s11 to s13;
prairie, 5000 to s11.00; clover, $1,000
to S11.00; straw, $500.
WOODLAND, per load, $500 to $3.50
Coal-Lump per bushel 13c to 14c:
slack per bushel &c to &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
Funeral of Mrs Hatch

Services over the remains of Mrs.
E. ]. Hatch, who died Saturday morn
ing at her home in Wal5erton, Ind,
We're held this morning at 10 o'clock
at st. Joseph's church. Dean J. J. Quinn
conducting the services. Burial took
place at Calvary cemetery. The pail
bearers were John P. Sexton, William
II. TOal, John T. Gaffey, Carl Ander
son and p. J. McHugh of Rock Island
and John O'Connor of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
Joseph FroIiqer.

Joseph Froliger, brother of Mrs.
Genevieve Brandmeyer and Mrs. Rose
Schmidt of this city, died at Z o'clock
Sunday morning at his home in Tiskil-
wa, H., where he had lived for many
years. The cause of death was stom-
ach trouble. Besides his sisters in
this city. he is survived by his wife,
two daughters at home, and three
brothers. The funeral was held this
afternoon in Tiskilwa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-04
Mrs. Mary Gribbin,

Word was received here today of the
death at her home in Denver, Col, yes
terday of Mrs. Mary Gribbin, former
resident of Rock Island She was
about 65 years old and lived in Rock
Island county for many years, residing
at Hampton and Andalusia before CON-
ing to this city. She was interested
in a coal mine near Carbon Cliff, where