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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06

my friends, ! will ask you TO empty
your glasses in memory OF that brave
nihilist, who SO courageously went
into the Jaws OF death, but who In
the most unselfsh manner forced mo
to save myself Friends. In memo-y'
OF him, let us all drink a silent
toast"
why a silent toast?" I asked.
"Oh, | remember now, he went up
with the train; but, by the way. did
you see the explosion or hear the de-
tonation?"
mo, / didn't" Fritz Semmelbrodt
said; ION the contrary, found out
that nothing happened TO the train. OF
course, the poor fellow must have
failed. either the dynamite did not
explode or he was arrested at the
last moment, but no matter what hap
pened to him, he behaved like a true
hero and friend to me. and therefore
let US honor his memory"
Fritz was actually crying, while we
couldn't help laughing.
We'll. and as long as the train did
not meet with any accident suppose
you received your money and your sir
coat back again. Did you try to get
them back?" I asked.
"Of course I did, but what can you
expect in a country like Russia? or
course telegraphed Immediately, only
to be told that nothing had been found.
The car, the number OF which dis
tinctly remembered. had arrived ut
the frontier quite empty. In Russia,
where they steal everything, they
have, OF course, stolen my money. too,
Everybody steals in that country with
the exception OF the nihilists."
II am quite certain that your nj
hilist was an exception" remarked
and a roar of laughter followed.
Fritz Semmelbrodt did not laugh.
and even today tears come into his
eyes when he thinks Of the unselhsa-
ness of his unknown travelling COM
paninu
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06

also wanted to gain time TO save my
own life. | am already doomed aad
might as we'll die here as to be hung
or shot In a Russian prison. | though
only OF you, because you have proved
To me that you are In sympathy with
the poor and downtrodden, because
you condemn the tyrant car, and low
you must save yourself"
He opened the door and looked at
me.
Now, you Jump right out here, the
train is not running very fast and the
ground close to the track Is quite
soft There Is really not much dan
ger. II you don't do it this minute
it will be too late. RI you should pre-.
vent me from carrying out my inten
tions by stopping the train. you know
that all have 10 do is 20 press .he
button and both of us will be on our
way to another world"
He did not speak quite as fast as
do, and l didn't listen to him quite as
composedly as you do, but the thing
happened very quickly, | had imme
diately understood that If did not
Jump | was lost The fuse was burn.
ing quite quickly, and l couldn't bear
the ElRlL Vi Tic DhlLOH, Wultn Wdo
very close TO the fingers OF the nj
hilist.
The country outside was really Hat
and the meadows seemed quite soft,
and, besides, the Russian pushed me
toward the door, SO that ! really had
10 Jump. Quickly I threw everything
OF value that had In my pockets on
the seat, prayed silent prayer and
jumped.
/ fell and rolled over o few times.
but did not break any bones. and on
, my knees thanked God for my saliva
ton.
We IL friends seated around the
table looked at one another for me.
ment and then all burst into laughing
"Yes, you may laugh now, Fritz
Semmelbrodt cried. but l can tell you
that I didn't feel like laughing then.
OF course, I had expected certain
death, but 1t was no Joke to be left
miles from any town without any mon
ey. for | do not count a couple Of
roubles that / had forgotten in my
trousers pocket. and without being
able to make myself understood in
Russian. did not think very long
about this difficulty. which after all
didn't matter very much. My life
had been saved through the generos
ity OF that brave nihilist. therefore.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06

you remember what happened In
1904, when the disgruntled ones pre-
vailed? You remember how they
clamored TO have some one else nom.
mated. asserting loudly that IL Bryan
stood out OF the way they would elect
their man7 Well. you also know what
happened. They did nominate another
man--nominated one OF the incest Eel
lows In the world--and were showed
under worse than they were ever
trounced before In history. II Mr.. Br,-
an does not want TO run himself, be
can undoubtedly hand the nomination
10 some one else. II we've got to have
another Republican candidate, I'd just
As soon have Secretary Taft. who now
seems 10 have the call, as anyone
else. Washington Dispatch in New
York Tribune.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06
Accommodation. Needed.

But why do you wish 40 many
ciosets?" asked the puzzled architect.
IT want you to understand" replied
the lady with dignity. that II our fam
lily isn't very old 1t has more skele-
tons than any other In the social
bunch. "--Philadelp Ledger.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06
Eighth Year

Having waited until AZ before
he married. a Pittsburg man
found himself then a hopeless
dyspeptic and killed himself
three weeks after his wedding
day. IN
Before taking his own life this
man remarked TO friends:
IF I'd married sooner and got
a little more home cooking I'd be
a happier man today. l married
too late"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06

Occasionally aanan is compelled to
stretch the truth In order to make
both ends meet.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06

Love viii find way--even II It is
only the way out
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-06

HAVE the pleasure of inviting
you 90 spend the evening with
me and a few other friends TO
celebrate my escape from a
terrible death. Signed, Fritz
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Against Progress.

Some opposition to the proposition
70 establish postal savings banks has
cropped up at the convention Of the
American Bankers Association in
Denver. The committee appointed 70
look into the subject has reported un-
favorably upon it. we think it prefer
able" says the report, ito educate the
newly arrived foreigner TO American
methods rather than TO accommodate
our methods to his ineXperience"
1t is pointed out that last year the
savings banks OF the country took
care of S3,5OOOO0,0OO with a loss OF
emily $4,000, or the barest fraction
Of ] per cent, whereas" we read
"the proposed Government rate of ,
per cent would have deprived the de
positors of at least $5O,OOOOOO in in
terest in the same year" Fault is also
found with various provisions of the
bills brought before Congress, one Of
the bases of criticism being that the
postal system would centralize the
funds-just as the Democratic plat
form charged that the funds might be
shipped to Wall street-aIthough the
principal advocates Of the project, no
tably Postmaster General Meyer, have
declared it to be their wish and pur-
pose to have the deposits kept as near
home as possible.
The directors seem to have over
looked the important circumstance
that the idea of establishing a postal
savings bank system was proposed
chiefly for the purpose Of reaching the
people who cannot or will not deposit
their savings in existing banks. The
large amount OF money annually sent
abroad for deposit in foreign banks
furnishes reason for believing that
this money, or some substantial part
of it, could be retained in this coun-
try, where it is needed and where it
could well be kept in circulation.
Moreover, it is also believed that bv
means of postal savings banks the hab-
it of thrift could be generally i'm
proved and the money thereby accu-
INFLATED used to the advantage of the
deposition and the Government Is not
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
EYES ENDANGERED
BY WHITE WALLS
But District Can't Spare
Money TO Paint for An
other Year.

That the glare from the white walls
IS, seriously endangering the eyesight OF
certain employees OF the District build
ing is the opinion of Dr.. II. Wells
Woodward, a local oculist. who. I'm a
letter 70 Thomas f. Drake, superintens-
ent OF insurance. suggests that the walls
be tinted blue, gray, or green.
In calling this condition TO the a-ten-
ton OF the Commissioners, Dr.. Drake
lncioseo the following communication
addressed by Dr- Woodward:
" nile IN the District building Satur-
day 1 noticed the excessive glare from
the white walls OF your office rooms.
As you have been under my professional
care for your eyes many times. and as
you are now suffering some discomfort,
must warn you that the present condI-
ton Of your walls is detrimental TO good
eyes
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
SCOTTISH EXPERT
LECTURES TONIGHT
Dr.. Phillip VIII Be Heard in Rooms
of Chamber of Com
TneTCe.

A lecture on the progress which
science has made in the fight against
consumption, VIII be delivered at S
o'clock tonight IN the rooms OF the
Washington Chamber OF Commerce. by
DR.. r W. Phillip. a distinguished physi-
clan OF Edinburgh. Scotland. who is in
this city as a delegate 10 the Phthisis
Congress. About $50 Of the foreign dele
gates 10 the Congress have been invited
10 attend the lecture, and large mum
Der Of American delegates viii also be
present Members OF the Chamber Of
Commerce viii complete the gathering.
Dr. Phillips subject will be, Anti
tuberculosis Progress Cc-ordinatIng
Preventive Measures By special re
quest Of physicians and others. he is
10 give the same lecture in Boston
later IN the fall He was 70 have spoken
at the Chamber Of Commerce last
night. but q posCponement became nee
essary, and was announced in the fore
noon. In spite Of this. q couple OF nun
dred delegates appeared at the rooms of
the Chamber OF Commerce last evening
% hear the lecture
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Of TURKEY
ANXIOUS FOR FIGHT
His Only Hope of Abrogat-
ing New Constitution, .
Diplomats Believe.

LONDON. Oct ABDUL Hamid, Sui
tan of Turkey, wants war with Bull
garia, in the hope that in the result
ing confusion he could abrOgaJe the
constitution that he was recently fore
ed TO grant his people
This is the view Of many the lead
ing diplomats in European ~lpitals- on
no other ground can the Sultan's ap-
parent willingness to involve his cOun-
try in a war be explained, as Turkey
is wholly unprepared both in finances
and the spirit Of her people, Tor such
a conflict
The Washington times., 1908-10-02

son occupied the Octason, and dur AS
his occupancy, the treaty OF Client
which closed our second war with Eng
land, was signed by him in the circular
room. which is now used as the secre-
tary's office of the American Institute
of Architects. For several years the
building has been used as the permanent
Offices Of the institute
THE house is well built, of brick trim
r1e1 with Aqua creek sandstone nc
lot IS triangular n form. and fen cec
in by a high b-ick wall.
THE kitchen, stable and OUthOuses were
built Of brick. to accommodate a large
number Of both horses and servants, as
Colonel TaylOe was a noted turfman
and Kept many fine running horses
The building and walls conform 10
the street lines, showing that the streets
were accurately laid of, even at that
early date. The interior is deliberately
inished. the doors Of the first story
being of mahogany. They are still If
an excellent state Of preservation All
the work in the circular vesibBls &C.
The Washington times., 1908-10-02

ucides with the circumference Of the
tower. The doors. sash, and glass were
made on the circle. and are still IN
working order The parlOr mantel is
made Of a fine cement composition,
painted white. The mantels in the
bed rooms are OF wood, the Ornamcl.ta
ton being putty stucco-
Leading into the back hall and
dining room are two secret doors
The washbOards and chairbOards
run across the doors, being IN
Seniously cut some distance from the
actual door No keyhoIes or hinges
show on the blind side. The knobs and
shutter buttons are Of brass of a special
pattern. Two old cast-irOn wood stoves
stiu stand in the inches prepared for
them in the vestibule.
col. John Tayloe Comm ssiOned by
Washington in the RevOlutiOn) was
very wealthy man. having at the age
OF twenty an income Of nearly $4,000
a year, and when the Octagon was
built, he had an income of $4,000 year
His Oldest son, John, was in the navy
and was distinguished in the battles
OF the Constitution with the Guerrero,
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
FRIDAY EVENING. OCTOBER , l9O'
Car Platte. 81 in Politics.

Mr.. Bryan has said a good deal about
the superiority of his platform to that
of the Republicans. But let it be sup
posed that Mr.. Bryan had written into
his platform all the things he is known
TO favor, and left out the things he
doesn't really favor-such as expansion
of the navy, for instance, which was
put in as a sop to the far Western
vote-how would the platforms COM
pareH
The Democratic platform made up
at Denver was an aggregation of sOps.
Labor got a huge one-if you accept
Mr. Bryan's analysis of the involved
and meaningless plank on injunction.
Radicahsm on the railroad question
got one, provided the party means to
press for a valuation OF the railroads.
But Mr.. Bryan has been still as a
mouse about that plank, and acts very
much like a man who was willing to
let the radicals come in on it, which
supPressing mention of it 50 that the
railroad men would not notice it and
conclude to walk out on it.
The Democrats are determined to
win this year Il it is possible, and to
that end have patched up their plat
forms, not only in the nation, but in
the States. Take New York. The Roch-
ester convention indorsed Bryan, and
patched up the local quarrels of Democ-
racy, seeing that control of the New
York city hall and the Albany capitol
We're Of paramount concern. Those
were the real paramounts to Corners
and Murphy. Then the convention got
up a wonderful platform. It denomc-
ed the public service commission, the
product of a splendid piece of con
structive effort, and declared against
government by commission. That
means, if anything at all, paralysis TO
the administrative arm in all efforts TO
serve the public and improve relations
with the big franchised corporations.
Then, the New Workers, anxious to
play for the sporting vote that was of
Tended by the anti-betting bill, put
IN a personal liberty plank that was
fearfully and wonderfully made, but
could be construed, on occasion, as IA
side-slap at the anti-betting legisla-
ton. Having done this much to please
the sports, they nominated Lieutenant
Governor CHAMBER for governor Chan
Ter assiduously aided in getting the
anti-betting bill passed,
That's typical of the whole Demo
cratic program this year. The splen-
did courage Of 1896 is gone. Mis-
guided, perhaps, that Democratic fight
of 1896 for conviction and nothing
more was a fine spectacle. But in its
effort to get into office for the sake of
the Office; compromising, shutting,
hedging, talking in Paradox-in this
capacity, as the Democracy appears
this year, it affords anything but a
heroic spectacle
The Washington times., 1908-10-02

"n-ca were given in a generous manner
TO al persons Of distinction, who visit
ca washington in those days, both
Americans and foreigners.
The architect Of the Octagon. DR..
William Thornton, was man Of note
he was born in the Island Of Tortola
West Indies, May q. 1851 As an archi
tect he was the successful competitor
for the United States Capitol At JET
ferson's request he made designs for
the University OF Virginia He designed
and supervised buildings for General
Washington, Montpelier. the residence
Of James Madison: the OctagOn House
Tudor Place, in Georgetown. and many
other works Of interest.
In September. 1894, he was made one
Of the three Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia, and had charge OF
executing the plan Of the city His DO
sition was abolished soon after the
Government took possession of Washing
ton, in 1902 From 1902 to 1923, be was
Superintendent OF Patents
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
ANTl-BETTIN0 LAW
CAUSED DOWNFALL
Former Horse Trainer, Arrested for
Theft, BlameS Hughes for
His Troubles.

NEW YORK, oct. 2-Blamlng the
anti-betting law for his downfall, Joe
Fox. one time a weIl-knOwn horse
trainer. was arraigned today in Jefer-
son Market police court on the charge
Of theft. Fox was arrested at Grand
Central Station for attempting TO carry
or a mans suitcase and overcoat.
7 was put out OF business by Gov
ernor Hughes anti-racing BILL he told
the police II was starving. and deCid-
ed the only thing I could 90 was steal
There's lots IN the same stall with me
We don't know anything except racing
and the sooner we starve 10 death the
better for Us and everybody else
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
The New Bishop.

By the choice of the Rev. Alexander
Mann, d. D., the convention of the
diocese of Washington seems finally
and happily 10 have solved the problem
Of a successor to the work of the late
Bishop Satterlee. Whoever comes to
Washington must be free from entan-
clement in the slight differences of
view which are sure to prevail among
men intellectually strong, must be in
personality a proven leader, and must
have the enterprise of the born build
er. For the bishopric of the National
Capital has coupled with its spiritual
labors the task Of constructing a great
cathedral, typical of the strength of
the church III America, and rivaling in
beauty and magnificcnce the finest &c
elesiastical monuments of the old
world.
DR.. Mann would seem TO fulfill all
these qualifications He had his train
ing near, and for a time under, DR.
Satterlee. He has served capabIy in
the pastoral stations of assistant rec
tor and rector. He has tried his ad-
ministrative skill as the archdeacon Of
a large diocese, and the rector of a rich
and active parish. Assuming the work
put down by the late Philips Brooks,
he has withstood well the inevitable
comparison with one of the greatest
men OF our later American church life.
Best Of all, perhaps, he is said to have
a marked talent for evoking affection,
and a personality redolent Of Chris
tianity.
To him in his new field, the people
of the Capital of whatever creed extend
welcoming hands. In his new work he
can count upon their sympathetic un-
derstanding and help And in the or
ganization of the diocese which has
called him to its head is 10 be per
ceived already the pledge Of loyalty
from the whole body Of clergy and the
congregations of laymen.
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Iheater Gossip
From the Foyers

A special telegram from Miss Marie
Cahilis general press representative
states that Miss Cahul tainted during
the first performance OF her new yhusi-
cal play, The Boys and Betty" which
had its premiere in Norwich. Conn. last
evening She collapsed during her
strongest scene, and had TO be carried
to her dressing room. The actress had
been suffering from an attack Of grippe.
and this. together With the strain Of
rehearsals untitled her for an arduoUs
first performance.
It has now been definitely announced
that THE Golden butterfly" which Is
row playing al the New National Thea
ter. and which mad its premiere here
last Monday evening, win succeed al
geria at the Broadway Theater. en-
New York II win open there October
y for an indefinite stay. Algeria" Is
to be remodeled and then sent to Chi
cage after brief tour on the road.
Miss Charlotte Walker is TO be starred
IA a new play. entitled ''The Easiest
Way, by Eugene Walters, and re-
hearsals Will commence next month It
VIII be a Beiasco production
Nine. Bertha KaIisch has begun re
hearsals Of a new play with q story Of
atalier and theatrical life in Paris II
was written FOR her by Nine fred de
Gresac. and the present plans are for
an opening in Cincinnati OCTOBER IS
Mrs. Yarde-DuIler has decided 20 re
turn 10 the stage, and will be featured
IN The Honorable PHIL" a new must
cal play Before her marriage Mrs
YaTde-Buller was well known in Lon
don as Denise 'JTme-
The SelWyn play. Father and Son.
which had its premiere at the Belasco
TheateF, and which lasted only four
nights in New York. is 10 be recast and
sent out on the road at popular prices.
II IS announced from New York that
Mcintyre and Heath viii return 20 the
vaudeville fold. and will present d
sketch embodying their usual stunt OF
showing the seamy side OF Minstrel
Efe-
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Miss Albert Married.

Mr. and Mrs Allen d Albert. oc
Georgetown, have issued cards aEaounc-
ing the marriage Of their daughter.
Anne Adelaide, 10 Arthur Best. Thurs
day, September T. The wedding took
place in Chicago, where Miss Albert hal
gone on rece wing news FOR her lauce'
illness. and where she was met BY her
lis
Mr. and Mrs Best VIII spend The win
ser and spring on q ranch near Living
stOn, Mont, and viii then make their
home in CHICAGO.
Miss Albert IS well known in Wash
ingJOn. particularly in literary circles.
The Washington times., 1908-10-02

2 per cent interest better than none
at all2
Our savings banks are admirable in
stitutions, but some of their directors
are inclined to arrogate to themselves
exclusive power to serve the people in
Observation-Disclosures way.
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Seeing Washington With The Times Guide

and the Cyane in
the Levant.
Colonel Tayloe
was an intimate
friend Of General
Washington. and a
WIS on the advice
Of the general that
the Octagon wa c
Quilt in Washing
ton. Colonel Tayloe
having previously
determined 10 build
ms winter residence
IN Philadelphia.
AT this period
Colonel TayIoe wa 5
distinguishes -
the unrivaled splen-
dor Of his house.
hold and equipages
and his establish
ment was -
nowned throughout
the country for its
G n Z PrT a fnp,ar+=
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Hosts at Tea.

A4NoA1 a. 4
John 3. Henderson, former Senator
from Missouri, and Mrs Henderson
were hosts at a tea at Boundary Castle
yesterday afternoon from 20 o'clock.
complimentary 10 the visiting delegates
10 the international Congress on Tuber-
culOsiss
8Ir. and Mrs Henderson were assisted
by MS George NJ Sternberg and Mrs
Charles W. Richardson in receiving
their guests Mrs Henderson wore q
beautiful turquoise blue satin gown
trimmed with lace.
Mrs. Sternberg's gown was Of white
lace, and she wore a becoming black
hat trimmed with white aigrettes. Mrs.
Richardson received IN a black crepe de
chine gown and a large black hat trim
med with pale blue plUmeS-
Mrs. Henry b F MaCfarland. who
wore a gown OF crushed raspberry silk
and white lace, and Mrs Charles d
WOlcott who ware a gray meSsaIine
satin assisted in the dining room
Among the distinguished foreigners
who attended the tea were the Chinese
minister and his suite.
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
A T New York

"A e s Yen es5
street. ladies and
gentlemen. els the
OctagOn House
erected by Col.
John Tayloe. It was
cgnmenced in 1873
and finished in 1900.
General Wash
inEton often visited
the building during
the process Of its
erection. He took
a lively interest in
the house. it being
the home OF MS
friend. as well as
one Of the finest
residences in the
country at the time
After the year
1914, the British
having burned the
Iyaite House, Pres
;1aDt lanes Madl-
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
White House Callers

Senator Overman. North Carolina
Former Senator Dietrich. Nebraska
representative Burton. Delaware.
L. J. Brandt. North Carolina.
G. s. Bradshaw, North Carolina.
DR.. ]. F.. Faust, North Carolina.
c. d. Benbew, North Carolina.
A n. Scales. North Carolina
l. V. Waiser, North Carolina
Jacab Riis.
Mrs. Jacob Ria.
The Washington times., 1908-10-02

Half a million dollars has been added
to the Districts income this past year.
That's just about enough to meet the
Increased recommendations Of any single
Eprartneut
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Guest at legation

Mrs Grant Dun, wife OF the British
minister 10 Cuba. is the guest Of rhe
Belgian Minister and the Baroness Mon
cheur. at the legation Mrs Grant Dur
and the baroness are sisters
The Washington times., 1908-10-02
Gibbs INDICTED.

JACKSON. Miss. Oct. 2-The Kinds
county grand jury yesterday returned
indictments against all OF the social
clubs in Jackson having buffet attach
ments at which liquor is dispensed