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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
POISON Of SNAKE
TO CURE INSANITY
viii Replenish Serum Near
ly Extinct From Deadly
LanCehead Viper.

NEW YORK. April Through an
operation that VIII be performed to
EOrrow al the Bronx geological gar
deus, science xiii replenish a Ez-,.,.
which practically has become extinct,
the treatment Of insanity and nervous
diseases TIE serum VIII be extracted
from a lancehead viper. the most dead
ly snake IN the world.
The snake was brought here BY Dr.
z W Ruryon, a manufacturing chem
list Last night II was exhibited 70 the
Academy OF Pathological Science. and
the manner in which the poison IS eX-
tracted was explained
Even under the heavy glass OF the
box IN which the snake IS confined IL
was far from being a popular visitor
a. the meeting. and the doctors took
only cautious little looks az IL The
bite Of the snake IS said 10 kill the VIC
tim IN less than TWO minutes
The serum science has been using
came from 4 lancehead snake captured
eighty years ago. Recently physicians
complained that the serum was losing
its effect. DR.. RunyOn thought this
might be due 20 its age and decided TO
replenish She stock In this he found
great dlfficulty. and II has taken three
years 20 get a snake here from Brazil
the only place where IL is found
In extracting the poison. the snake Is
held firmly behind the head y one per
son. L piece q gauZe IS fasf -ned over
q beaker and the snake is allowed 20
strike a. this
AS the fangs penetrate the Eauzs, thu
poison drops into the bea>er- The Cp-
Grafton IS continued until all L q, pO.s7n
is extracted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
CHINESE INCENSED
At JAPAN'S CRUISE
Trip to Canton Thought
Demonstration Against
Boycott Leaders.
Commercial Men Sign
Iron-Bound Agreement
to Continue War.

CANTON. China, April 25.-Canton Is
boiling with anger over reports that
the japanese squadron recently at
Annoy, is now on its way here.
The cruise is universally accepted as
a demonstration designed to overawe
the leaders Of the anti-Japanese boy
colt. That II will accomplish the desired
result may safely be denied in advance
The Chinese government is alarmed.
but the people are delighted with the
success of their experiment. and ev-
cry fresh expedient adopted by the Mi
kado to cripple the movement appears
only to increase its scope and strength.
The latest development-the signing of
an agreement by the Chinese CONNER
cial leaders throughout south and cen
trail China, with central or branch
houses in Canton, Hongkong, Singapore,
Penang. Shanghai, Rangoon, Annoy, and
Australia, to buy no japanese goods. &C
cept no japanese insurance. and patron
lie no Japanese banks or transpOrta-
ton companies, is the most serious yet.
Violators of the agreement are to be
fined 500 for each ofense. TO have their
own, their fathers, and their GRANDPA
theirs names posted as traitors to
China and tc be expelled from the guilds
10 which they belong. Informers con-
corning breaches Of the agreement are
10 receive half the fines.
Reports that the Tokyo, Yokohama.
Yokkaidi, Osaka. Nagasak, Kyoto and
Magoya chambers Of commerce began
a five days joint convention today TO
fight the boycott and that former
Finance Minister Baron Fakatani. with
four Of his treasury assistants arc 70
tour Europe and America explaining
away stories Of Japan'S financial weak
ness are taken as proving the desDerate
commercial condition to which the
Chinese have reduced business in the
Mikado's realm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
LAW STUDENTS DEBATE
ON SCHOOL QUESTION

The second semi-fnaI debate OF the
National Law School will be held in tba
school, Thirteenth street. between New
York avenue and street northwest. at
S;l5 O'Clock tonight. The subject will
be: That the regulation Of schools in
the District Of Columbia be vested in
a Commissioner Of Education, TO be an
pointed by the President with the con
sent Of the Senate"
The judges viii be John A. Sterling
of Illinois. James L. Sladen of Texas
and Brig Gen George B. Davis, Judge
advocate general Of the army.
For the affirmative side the sneakers
will be Ralph H Case. South DAKOTA.
Edward p. Springer, Michigan. ana i
Dan Eaber, of Maryland. For the rsga-
tive Robert h Wood, Ohio: William
CiabauEh. District Of Columbia. and
Conrad w. Pfrimmer, OF Indiana. John
c. Gladfelter, Of Indiana. viii preside.
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NEW YORK, April 25-Theodors P.
Shonts. Mrs. ShOnts. and their daugh-
ter. Miss Marguerite Shonts. sailed for
Paris today on the American liner St
Louis. to join their bereaved daughter.
tbs Duchesse de Chaulnes. there
Stories that the duke was addicted 10
any drug habit" said Mr.. Shonts, just
before the steamer sailed, are both
cruel and ridiculous The duke was .
fine young man, an admirable fellow.
Yes. it is i terrible thing TO have hap
pened.
My family and I had planned an al
together different trip today. l had my
private car at Jersey City. and we were
all to have gone down 70 my old home
in Alabama, where 1 have not been Tor
four years That had TO be given up.
know nothing about arrangements for
the future. Whatever my daughter de-
sircs viii be done
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
HE FIGHTS BULLS
FOR LOVE OF SPORT

NEW YORK. April 25-Senor RasaeI
N. Gomez, a wealthy Spaniard who
risks his life in fighting bulls through
love Of the sport, arrived IN New York
Thursday on the Slavonia, Of the Gun
ard line. from Med. erranean ports. he
is on his way TO visit relatives IN Buff
falO- From there he viii 90 10 Mexico
to engage in bull fighting in that coun-
try
Gomez will be Joined IN Mexico By
Francisco Barrionuevo. who. he says.
is the only gentleman Of leisure IN
Spain. besides himself. TO engage in
the pastime just as a professional bull
fighter would. with the exception OF
receiving remuneration
7 have always looked with admIra-
ton on bull fighting" said Gomez, who
speaks English. Two years ago I built
a bull ring on my estate in Malaga.
where I practised constantly. Since
then I have travelled through nearly
the whole OF Spain. engaging in bull
fights as a maLadOr- and killing in all
about $50 bulls have been wounded
i am welded TO the sport OF bull
fighting. The true bull fighter should
not marry, 50 matrimOny IS altogether
out OF my line.
Gomez. who is ~tventy-three years
old. is said 70 belong 70 the wealthiest
family in Malaga He said that the
money he received from his perform
ances goes TO charity
Several passengers on the Slavouia
said that they haC known OF Gomez
as q matadOr-
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REPRESENTATIVES VISITORS
AT The EXECUTIVE MANSION

Todays callers at the White House:
Senator's Lodge Of Massachusetts.
Guggenheim Of Colorado.
Warner of Missouri.
BOrah Of Idaho.
Representatives Alexander Of New York.
Ansberry of Ohio
Fitzgerald Of New York.
Ilcott OF New York
Cocks of New York
CiOldfogle of New York.
Gillett OF Massachusetts.
FOsS OF Illinois
Mckinney Of Illinois.
LOUdenslager OF New
Jersey.
Campbell Of Kansas.
Dawson Of Iowa
Gregg OF Texas.
Gaines Of Tennessee
Humphrey Of washing
ton.
Slemp OF Virginia.
Anthony of Kansas.
Charles Nagel. of St. Louis
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REAL ESTATE FIRM ASKS
TO CHANGE ITS NAME

O'Brien, & Belt, incorporated, 1903 G
street northwest, has filed a petition
in the Supreme Court Of the District
asking authority to change the name
to Belt, O'Brien q Co, Incorporated"
The petition explains that Francis A.
Blundon, a member OF the firm disposed
of his interest a year ago. and began
business under his own name at 607
Seventh street northwest Considerable
confusion has been caused by the name
Blundon in the firms name. and they
now wish II changed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
SEVEN BRITISH KILLED
IN FIGHT IN EAST INDIA

LONDON. April 25.-The official list
OF the casualties in Maj Gen. Charles
Willcox's forces in his recent engage
ments with the Mohmand tribesmcn in
the northwestern Indian frontier. shows
that seven men we're killed and forty
seven wounded.
Inc majority OF these were natives.
-Four officers were among the wounded.
The British casualties at first were
placed at over sixty.
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RICH YOUNG MEN MENACE,
ASSERTS CHICAGO JURIST

CHICAGO. April 25.-"Young men OF
wealth who have nothing TO do but
ride around in automobiles. killing a per
son now and then. are a menace 70 sOci-
ETY. and absolutely no good Judge
Tuthiu told eleven boys yesterday after
noon. The boys had been taken from
the John Worthy School, where their
terms expired. Before releasing them
the judge gave them some fatherly ad-
Vics
Work hard and honestly" he told
them When I was your age 7 earned
. cents a week working on a farm
and when I look back TO II I believe
that little bit Of money made me hap
pier than $40 900 a year does now"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
CUT BY MERRY WIDOW HAT,
MAN IS SENT TO HOSPITAL

PLAINFIELD. y. J., April 25.-Cashed
by the sharp edge Of a Merry Widow"
hat, which cut nearly into the jugular
vein. James Sutton, Of this place. IS
under the care Of a physician. VINO had
20 stitch u his wound.
Sutton. If crowding to get on train,
brushed past a woman who wore one
Of the popU ar hats. and the sharp edge
raked acros : the juglIlar. He bled pro
fusely. and had to be sent 70 the hos
pitaL
1t was found necessary to perform an
OpeI alton to close the wound. The cut
was so close 10 the important vein as
10 be a very dangerous one, and lacked
but little of being a fatal cash
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
BUFFALO GOES TO PANAMA.

Orders have been issued for the naval
transport Buffalo. now at Magdaiena
Ray, TO be at Panama city on Nav :.
to take aboard 700 bluejackets. which
viii be carried 70 The isthnus from
Newport and Norfolk by the cruiser
Prairie. The Prairie will sail from
Charleston with Secretary Taft before
May I and arrive at Colon MAY ;.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
REGIMENTS TO GUARD
MANUEL At CHURCH

LISBON, April 25--Troops are bly,
oUacked today along the route King
Manuel will take tomorrow from the
palace to the JeronymOs Church, at
Belem. 20 attend the memorial services
for his father and brother, the late King
Carlos and Crown Prince LUZ Philippe.
4 strong guard has been strung about
the church and about the palace. and
the utmost precautions viii De observed
A regiment of cavalry viii accompany
Manuel TO and from the church, and.
during his passage through the streets.
the thOroUEhfares Will be kept clear,
and hoUsehoIders along the route viii
be required 70 keep away from doors
and windows.
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FLEET ON ITS WAY
TO SANTA BARBARA

LOS ANGELES. April 25.-The Atlantic
battleship fleet. after a week Of festiv-
tiles here, sailed away this morning to-
yard San Francisco The next stop viii
be Santa Barbara. where a stay of five
days will be made, then a visit to Mon
terey and Santa Cruz. with a daylight
call at Port Hartford, just off San Luis
Obispo, viii be made before the feet
reaches San Francisco on May S. for
the grand review and ten days of cele-
br2tiOn
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W. B. MUNSoN DIES SUDDENLY.

NEW YORK. April 25.-The death Of
w. B. Munson, founder of the Nun
son steamship line. and one Of the
pioneers in the steamship enterprise.
was shock TO his friends in this city.
Thursday Mr.. Munson was enjoying the
best of health. He was driving IN
Prospect Park. Brooklyn. with his wife.
He was in good spirits and normal
health when he retired Yesterday
morning, about 5 O'Clock. he was strick-
en- with apopleXy. His death came be-
fore physicians arrived at his home II
Lafayette avenue. Brooklyn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
CREATUREs DE ROMANCE.

I'D like TO know when this thing Is
going 10 he Teversed2''
What thing2"
why. this international marriage
business When are the wealthy and
beautiful foreign prinCesses coming
over here 10 marry our poor but blaSe
American young men2"
Never. But there's no use worrying
about it. You see, there's but one place
where you can find wealthy and beau
uful foreign processes
And where's that?"
IN the Indiana romances, my boy"
Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
COYLE WILL CONTESTED.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Coe. through her at
torneys, Wilton J. Lambert and r. H.
Yeatman, today instituted a contest Of
the viii Of the late Hannah Coyle
whose estate is valued at about $4,000
Mrs. Coe charges that the will was not
the voluntary act of tie decea sed. and
th-t at the time of its execution she
was of unsound mind,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
B00TBLACK MADE CRITIC
OF ALTON GREEK CLASS

ALTON. H.. April 25.-Thomas Ka-
lends. a bootblack IN an Alton barber
shop. has been appointed critic Of the
Greek classes at ShurtIeT College. The
boy is eighteen, and a graduate OF the
athens Greek High School. and is a
student Of ancient and modern Greek.
He gives half a day each week in
structing the Greek students Of Shurt-
left College IN the proper accent and
pronunciation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
PApUCAH LEAVES HAITI.

The gunboat Paducah has sailed from
Port au Prince. Haiti, for Curacao, 10
relieve the gunboat Dubuque. which
was sent there few days ago upon
the withdrawal of the cruiser TaKorna.
The Paducah has just finished her tar
get practice at Guantanamo and the
Dubuque viii come North to have her
gun work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
NoTRE DAME WINS DEBATE.

NOTRE DAME. Ind, April 25.-The
Notre Dame debating team, composed
Of Richard J. Collentine. Peter Herbert.
and Michael A Mathis, wen in debate
here yesterday evening from Frederick
G. Bale, William y. King. and Alvin
Kitchan, representing Ohio State Uni
versity. The local team appeared on
the negative side of the following cues
ton.
Resolved. that corporations engaged
IN interstate commerce be compelled to
incorporate under Federal laws.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
A Decade in Philippines.

On two other pages viii be found
long and interesting review % what has
happened 70 the Philippine Islands IN
the ten years OF American occupation.
IL is timely. because Of the approaching
anniversary and as supplementary 70
the views Of Admiral Dewey
As a rule the people who live south OF
the Mason and Dixon line are united IN
their acts and views. They have always
been stanch Supporters OF the ''unwrit-
ten law" With them the sanctity OF the
home has always been para mount.
When Judge Loving shot ana killed
Theodore Estes about a year ago for
an alleged wrong 10 Elizabeth Loving
a jury Of his peers acquitted him on the
strength OF the '-unWTitten law" Now
the women OF the SOU>h. especially
those living IN Nelson county. who
knew both the young man and the girl,
have administered a singing rebuke 20
this same "unwritten law the code
that was made 10 defend their honor.
Z was a testimonial Of their belief in
Estes innocence. Read the magazine
section Of The Times tomorrow, and
see how they did IT,
Besides these briefly described, there
are several other big features IN this
particular section OF tOmOrrOW's Times
that make II particularly worth while
10 get IL. Il IS intensely entertanig and
instructive from the first page 20 the
last.
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never to be forgotten. once seen Il
has been wildly and picturesquely de-
scribed for The Sunday Times 5y a
former Santa Barbara resident, who has
seen several OF these flower festivals.
On this page are four reprOductiOns
from photographs, showing the grandeur
OF the flower edecked carriages.
Next Friday viii be the tenth ami
versary OF the famous Manila Bav bat
tie, IN which admiral Dewey annihiIated
me Spanish feet without the loss Of
mar or ship for the United states
Many things have happened in the
decade since the early morning Nav
day struggle. and il is Interesting 70
knew what the admiral thinks OF Il
all He has told his views TO Sunday
Times interviewer. and at the same
uml he broke one Of his inexora bic
rules and became reminiscent on that
memorable victory. This page IS one OF
the features OF the magazine section
tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
UNPREPARED FOR WAR
BECAUSE OF SMALL NAVY,
SAYS CAPTAIN HOBSON.

Some months ago The Sunday Times
printed a series Of articles by Represen-
tative Richmond Pearson Hobson OF
Alabama, the hero of the Merrimac incl
dent during the SPANS american war,
In which he called attention TO a grow
ing menace TO the United States in the
shape Of Japan. Captain Hobson has
ever been an enthusiastic supporter Of
President Roosevelt in the desire for a
greater navy and he was one OF the in
deiatiguable workers for the four-bat-
ties nip measure, which was recently de-
fea-ed in the House.
Since the san Francisco school incl
dent Of last summer and the events sub
sequent 10 II. Captain HObson is more
than ever convinced that Japan is seek
Ing conflict with the United States and
with tha- end in view is preparing for
AZ He has just written a series Of
.Cdl- articles on the subject. which will
appear in the magazine section OF The
Sunday Times. commencing tomorrow.
throughout these articles Captain
Hobson calls attention to the unpre-
paredness Of this country for war with
such a powerful nation as Japan has
grown 70 be, and he maintains that this
Government has been forced TO conciIi-
ate and 70 submit to insults for the very
reason that conflict at this time would
De disastrous TO the United States. The
keynote OF the four articles is; Give us
a greater navy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
APPRovE PoLICE PRoMorInNs

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation Of Major sylvester that
9. NJ. Dixon, J. T. NVittsJatt, and VIII
liam Messer, prlvates Of Glass ]. be pro-
motod 70 priYates OF Class 2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
STEAMSHIP Loss s1.soo.ooo.

LONDON, April 25.-The wreck of the
steamship Star Of japan on the west
coast Of Africa will cause a loss. ii is
feared. Of $3.50, 600. The ship was built
two years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
DUG DE CHAULNES SUDDEN DEATH
NOT CAUSED BY MORPHINE,
DECLARES T. P. SHONTS.

tention TO the fact that a police COM
missary fully investigated the case.
This official agreed that the death was
natural and dropped the inquiry. He
would certainly not have done so, the
doctor added. had there Deel the slight
est suspicion of violence Or suicide.
Into stories that De Chaulnes was
long a victim of the morphine habit and
that continued use Of the drug had
shattered his health, Or. JeantOn re-
fused 10 enter, saying he had no means
OF knowing anything of the young no
Dleman's past and not the slightest rea-
son considering that he died naturally.
for investigating it,
He was equally retiCent for the same
reason, concerning comic ctures that the
sudden diScOnunuance OF the uGe OF
drugs proved so great =. shock 10 De
ChaulEes as 10 hasten his death. IN
Vuiry among the young mans friends
shows conclusively that he has long
been in poorer health than ais appear
ance indicated He bias suffered from
several alarming attacks of faintneSs
since his last arrival in Paris, and some
time ago consulted DR.. Henri Iscovcsco
the condition OF his heart
Illness Unknown to Wife.
The official inquiry showed that the
Duchess de Chaulnes. formerly Miss
Theodore Shcnts, knew nothing Of the
seriousness OF her husbands condition
until the attack came.
Instantly realizing from his labored
breathing that he was at the last ex-
tremity, she screamed for aid. Even
before the servants could reach ne
room her husband died in her arms.
The body Of de Chaulnes. inclOsed in
a double oak coffin, was removed from
the Hotel LaEgham today 10 the crypt
in the Church Of ST. Philippe de ROule
TO await the completion of arrangements
for the funeral
Family GATHERS in Paris.
The young nobleman's sister. the
Duchess D'Urges, and ott ar members
of his family arrived in PAS from the
provinces today.
Following a simple service at the
church of St. Philippe de Roule the
duchess went to Chateau de Dampierre.
the dc ChaulUes ancestral home. where
the funeral viii be held. TO await
the arrival OF her father and moth
err Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore ShOnts.
Of New York and Washington She
was accompanied on the journey ~ the
Due de Luynes, cousin OF De Chaulnes
and head Of his house, and BY HIS aunt,
the Princess GalitZin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-25
FIFTEEN NEW MEMBERS
JOIN THE 400 CLUB

Since the agents of the Associated
Charities joined the ranks Of the Four
Hundred Club the membership has
jumped up to lis. That means that the
club has gained sixteen new members
since late yesterday afternoon and
promises 10 add many more within the
next few days.
The new members are:
100-Agents Of the Associated Char
tiles.
1e1-J. o. Spangler.
102-Mrs- Ruth 5. Ely
1O5-James Tharp & Sons.
105-NichOlas Luguer.
1O6-L. E. Payson.
1O7-"R. H"
107-Alphonso Hart.
I0S-Alphonso Hart.
O9-Mercer B. Mayfield.
I1O-W. NJ. Gait & Co.
111-Mrs. G. T. Dunlop.
l2-E. H. Snyder & Co.
113-Zellers & Co.
114-Zellers & Co.
u6-George /. Bradley
u6-George L. Bradley.
Expect Continued Success.
So many good results have been felt
bred Club that officers Of the Associated
. Charities believe it will be only a short
time before the entire membership All
be taken. a Lisner. who Is deeply IN
terested in the project and who DraC-
ucally formed the club. is highly
pleased at the increasing membership
Mr. LiSner has worked increasingly for
lne success OF the venture and the club
promises 20 do much toward relieving
the sick during the coming months
The fund which is being raised in this
W3y-by the payment Of SO to the As
ISOLATED Charities for membership in
the club-will be used to purchase food
and fuel and fight consumption. Able
booied men and women will not be bea-
e1ted by this money. as II is designed
for the relief Of the sick. for mothers
with babies. the care of which will not
permit them TO help themselves sudi-
GENTLY. and for other extreme cases.
great Part Of it will be used in the
fight against consumption, as the dis
ease makes such rapid progress in the
summer time and the need of funds is
felt.
Collect Small Savings.
The agents Of the Associated Char
tiles at their meeting Friday after
noon discussed with great enthusiasm
the work Of collecting small savings. It
was decided to have a meeting Of ali
savings collectors Mondav evening.
April q. at S11 G street northwest. It
is hoped that there will be new people
at this meeting who when they learn
of the great work which is being done
viii volunteer to carry on this wonder
ful movement.
The agents reported that there were
increasing demands for milk ard egg
diet for Consumptives. IN certain fam
lilies the agents reported there were
three and four merHbeIs i'll with the
.T,g
tracing it from their parents or from
older brothers and sisters. Such fam
HES as these make 10 difficult proD-
lem TO stamp out the disease. In con
Meeting with the Instructive Visiting
Nurse Society the Citizens Relief AS
ISOLATION is furnishing the milk and
eggs and the committee on prevention
Of consumption is attacking the prob
lem with great hope Of success In saw
Ing the lives IF those who are only in
the first stages
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accepted by the Government from her
builders at the Portsmouth navy yard.