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Southern Railway
The Standard Visible Writer

\; B.-Following schedule figures are
published only as information and are not
guaranteed.
In Effect April ~, 1908.
WESTBOUND.
Week days. trains leave Washington for
Bluemont as follows; $40 a. M; 40 p. M;
5to p. m; 6'2S p. m
Sunday trains leave Washington for Blue
mont as follows: $40 a. M; T. Is D. m.
>. 10 a. m. train connects at Bluemont for
winchester via Stage Line.
EASTBOUND.
Week days, trains leave Bluemont for
Washington: 8. 45 a. m; 1915 p. m; 4. so p. m
sunday trains leave Bluemont for Wash
ington: o: 10 a. m; $50 p. m.
week day trains leave Leesburg for Wash
ington: 515 a. m.
o. l2l5 =. m. train connects at Bluemont with
stage Line from Winchester.
Z. n. AcKERT Vice-Pres and Gen Mgr.
ager.
". III; TAYLoE, General Passenger Agent.
:. l.; ;. BRowN, General Agent, 705 10Th 81.
~ W., Washington, ID. c.
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A Triumph of so;.noo

nave been taking some moving
pictures of life on your farm"
motiOn? "a
II think so"
An, science kin do anything these
haysT-Louisville Courier-.JournaI
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A Biz ofTact

DO you say you paid a compliment
10 that hideous and spitefuI baroness?
didn't think you could be so insin-
cere''
Il merely told her that her face was
rs beautiful as her heart FIiegende
Batter
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Hello" said the corn ..,vos ,,o.
you whispering?"
es' replied the wind. i've been
.!l'E 10 catch your ear for some
time "-Bohcmian Magazine
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"A man i'es - bear hSze'l trlk so
We'll" sJid Unc,e Eben. "Gst Kos coz
versa;i looks jes' Ike two people ila /.
patiently waitin' DER turns 10 say sum-
pin " ashington Star.
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A RonuLar 49,

MT. Grumpus-Here, dear. is $40 and
1t has bothered me a little TO ceN !, 80 60.
you l mink deserve a little applause
Mrs. G'-Applause? You deserve an
encore, my Observation-Disclosures
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Discreet

Lawyer Ito applicant for posit,on,-
re- ! need au Office hoy Are You
.ru,nlul. Roy Yes, sir. but amt
'ru,nTpi enough to hurt your business.
Chicago News.
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Wood! Wood! Wood!

You can find Wood. sawed and
split at T. r. Pulliam's shop. IL
will be delivered at your house.
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ia. what's cultY"
a craze in Its Infancy cbIc,oo
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'ntercd at the poStofliC, 40 i;.rryvine. Va,
as second-class mail matter
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LEWIS 4 CARTER
GENERAL INSURANCE

EIGHT of the strongest
Fire Insurance Companies in
the world. as follows:
6sSs Royal. Of Liverpool. Eng.
6As Commercial Union. Ltd. Of
London. Ene.
6es Home, Of New York. NY.
1ze Germania. sf New York. NY.
(s1s Phoenix. Of Brooklyn. N. Y.
6sIe AETNA, Of Hartford. Conn.
ole Hartford, Of Hartford. Conn.
6hS Spring Garden, Of Philadel-
phia, Pa.
also
ole United States Casualty Com
pany. Of New York, Acct
dent and Health.
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TrRvs on SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

bers selected are: Funeral march by
Chopin. Marche Funebre from Bee
thoven's Third (Eroica) Symphony.
Practically all the priests OF this do
cese will attend the services, and among
the many prominent persons who have
announced their intention TO be present
are Vice President Fairbanks Mr.. JUS
tiee White, Mr.. Justice Mckenna, the
Austrian Ambassador, the Peruvian Min
lister, Speaker Cannon, Senator'S Scott
and Elkins, and Commissioners Macfar-
land and West On account of the Cab
met meeting to-day It will be impossible
for President Roosevelt TO attend.
Significant Feature
Another most significant and deeply
appreciated feature of the programme Is
the ringing Of the chimes of the Metro
politan NJ. +. Church, of which Rev
Dr. Bristol is the pastor. These will ring
out, to the memory Of the universally
esteemed dead churchman Nearer, My
God. to Thee, and Lead, Kindly Light. 3"
An immense congregation crowded St
Patrick's yesterday morning OF the occa-
sion of the celebration of the solemn
requiem high mass. the same being given
to afford the children and the general
public an opportunity TO observe serv-
ices. The main auditorium was filed with
the little friends of the departed pastor
who assisted in the singing OF the mass.
Rev. Father McGuigan. acting rector of
St Patricks, chanted the mass. with
Rev. Father Carroll as deacon and Rev.
Father Smyth as subdeacon.
Fifty men who volunteered at a spe-
cial meeting Sunday acted as guard Of
honor from II o'clock last night until
o'clock this morning. and thirty others
filled their places from o'clock until
o'clock this morning
Carroll Council, No. So, Knights o. CO.
lumbus, viii meet az Carroll Hall at 10
o clock this morning to take part IN the
funeral services. DR.. Stafford was past
chaplain of this council.
The great majority Of the priests from
out-of-tOwn places who will be present
al the services have arrived in town, and
are staying at the hotels and various
parsonages.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
MoCRACKENs ARE INDICTED.
Three Separate Charges Are Made
AgHinSt the Family,

hFSt SSpaEatS NhaEEeS are haAS
AgHinst the Family.
Three separate indictments were yes
terday returned by the grand jury
against The McCrackens-Mrs Ruth Nc
Cracken. Jane McCracken: Ruth. the
second, and William j MeCracken.
The four were arrested about month
ago in Baltimore and brought back TO
this city, charged with obtaining large
amount Of clothing furniture rugs, &c,
from leading merchants Of this city.
During the latter part of the past sum-
mer, the McCrackens cut a wide swath in
this city. They rented house in fash
ionabie neighbOrhoOd IN Connecticut ave
nue.. and announced that they had just
arrived from abroad and intended to
make their home here. Mrs. McCracken.
claiming TO be wealthy visited numerous
stores. and secured large amounts Of
credit. Suspicion was aroused that they
were not all they seemed 10 be, and when
the police started an investigation, the
McCTackens left the city, and were To-
Gated in Baltimore
One of the indictments returned charges
them with conspiring TO defraud Mrs.
Susan ?. Okie, in securing from her a
Connecticut avenue. The second charged
them with consplring TO defraud the mer-
chants. The third Indictment charges the
four with larceny in securing certain
named articles.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
REMAINS COMING TO CAPITAL
Funeral of Commander Hosley Takes
Place in This City Thursday.
Services TO he Held at Residence in
Nineteenth Street-BuriaI iu
Arlington Cemetery.

The remains Of Commander Harry Hib-
bard Hosley United States. who died in
New York City Sunday night. viii be
brought to Washington for burial Fun
eral services will take place Thursday at
the family residence. I7S Nineteenth
street northwest.
Commander H0siey was in charge OF
the transportation Of the dry dock Dewey
from Solomons Island. Md. TO Manila
This was considered one Of the greatest
Of maritime feats.
He was ordered to Solomons Island De
cember Il. 1905. TO command the United
States ship Glacier. 10 take charge Of the
dry dock Dewey. and to proceed with the
dock in tow to Cayite. p. L, via the Suez
Canal. In the convoy were also the
Brutus. Caesar. and Potomac. The dock
was successfully towed across and de-
livered.
From August 30, 1905, until the date Of
his death. the late Commander Hosley
was on duty as supervisor of the harbor
of New York.
He was born in New Hampshire No
vernber Q, 1856. and was appointed a mid
shipman in the navy from that State on
September .. 1871 He was promoted 10
ensign July IS 1876; 10 master June ..
1882; to lieutenant, junior grade, March
3. 1882; to lieutenant March Il, 1889. and
during the Spanish-American war served
on board the T. 5. S. San Francisco.
He was promoted to lieutenant COM
mander March g. 1899 serving as such
on board the L. :. s. Vermont; executive
officer Of L. S. s Buffalo, and was pro-
moted to commander March 15. 1904
The funeral will take place with mill
tary honors. and the inteTment viii be in
Arlington Cemetery. A naval chaplain
will Off1ciate at the services, but as there
is no chaplain in the city at the present
time, one viii be sent here from some
other city Naval officers will act as
pallbearers. although no names have been
given out by the Navy Department as
yet.
Commander Hosley is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Genevieve Hosley, OF this city;
a daughter, Miss Genevieve Hosley. who
is at present az school at Emmitsburg,
Md. and a sister. Miss Jennie HOsley,
Of West Lebanon, New Hampshire.
The journey of the Dewey was COM
peted in six months after sailing from
SOlomons Island with no other mishap
than the straining of a few bolts. To the
ability of Commander Hosley, it was said
at the time, was due the success Of the
undertaking.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
MAN dies
Funeral of Mr.. Stephenson
Takes Place Tomorrow.
HELPED BUILD WASHINGTON
Devoted Entire Energies 10 City's
GrOwth-Furnished Much Material
for Public BuiIdinEs-Firm Built
Up Prosperous Trade with Guilty
ing Towns-DeteSted Cheapness.

The funeral services of Thomas Par
sons Stephenson, who died at his home,
2Olt Fifteenth street northwest. last sun
day evening, viii be held at 1870 o'clock
tomorrow. The services will be at the
family residence. and interment viii be
in Rock Greek Cemetery. The palibearers
will be Ambrose Stephenson, William \.
Wimsatt W. A II. Church. Wallace
Church, R. Harrison Johnson. and Fred
White.
Mr.. Stephenson, who was a prominent
lumberman of Washington and a mem
ber OF the firm Of Church & Stephenson.
died after a brief illness. He is survived
by his mother. Mrs. J. +. Stephenson; his
sister. Rose Stephenson. his wife. Mrs.
Jane 5. Stephenson, and five children
Mrs. William Newell. Nan, Dorothy. John,
and Joseph Stephenson.
Thomas Parsons Stephenson was born
November ]. 1850 in this city. passing
his early years and receiving his educa-
ton here Immediately after school days
ne decided 10 embark I'm the lumber bus
mess, and in 1879 the firm of Church &
tttFlt7ffiA " Nf4@ Fla4lE'a litF4l blli't anu
yards We're located at Eighth street and
Maryland avenue southwest, where the
firm has grown and prospered for nearly
thirty years.
Helped to Build City.
Mr.. Stephenson devoted his entire ener-
gies TO the business. and has been one
Of the principal factors in the growth
Of the city in building during the whole
period of his business activities. This
firm has furnished large share Of the
material used IN the construction of
houses and public buildings here, and
has built up prosperous trade with the
towns which surround Washington
Mr.. Stephenson was twice married, his
first wife being Miss Clara White. and
his second wife. who survives him, Miss
Jane Sands.
Mr.. Stephenson was man of large
generosity, genial spirits, and was ever
ready to assist others when it lay in his
power lie was much Interested in good
building. and helped many contractors by
his timely advice. as well as by extending
credit for material used in construction.
Encouraged Architects.
His chief desire was for the upbuildng
of a great and beautiful city. and he had
disgust for all forms OF shoddy and cheap
construction. Much Of the substantial
character of the houses, business places,
and public buildings Of Washington is due
directly TO the encouragement given archi-
tects and contractors by this public
spirited lumber merchant
Il Is probable that the Stephenson inter-
est In the lumber firm will remain intact.
and no changes result from the decease
of one of the active heads Of the business.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

Missing ReIatIves wanted.

Not having seen her parents since they
left Germany. more than twenty years
ago. Mrs. Z. Koge. who lives at 1914
Vermont avenue northwest, is endeav0r-
ing to locate her father and mother,
Theodore and Pauline Stande. Her
father came to this country to work
at his trade of glass cutting. and, since
1887, has not been heard from. At that
time he was living in New York. Mrs.
Koge has not heard from her mother
since 1892, when she was last seen in
Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
Alleged Trinket Thieves

Charged with having stolen trinkets and
notions from the house of Mrs. Catherine
Royal, Familiarity known as Kate. the
bum-boat woman Cyprian Wade, ten
years old, and Bernard Brooks, nine years
old, both cOlored, were arrested yester-
dav afternoon
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
Mrs. GnIIarher,s FuneraI.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Gallag-
her, widow of Francis Gallagher, will
be held at o'clock to-day at st.
Stephens Catholic Church, where re-
QUEEN mass will be said Interment
viii be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mrs
Gallagher died Sunday morning at her
home. 1888 New Hampshire avenue
One son and one daughter survive her.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
CIVIL SERVICE FOR CENSUS.
President Wants Clerks Taken Out
of the spells system.

The President yesterday transmitted a
message to Congress in which he recon-
taking Of the next Federal census by per
sons selected i'm accordance with the civil
service rules.
The President desires that the tempo
rary force of 4.CO0 additional clerks who
viii be employed in Washington i'm con-
nection with the census shall be removed
from the spoils system. He declares that
the Civil Service Commission is amply
able through its regular examinations to
promptly supply all needed eligibles hav-
ing the requisite qualifications.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

Boy Hurt in Gymnasium.

While exercising in the gymnasium OF
the boys department of the Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday after
noon. Royal Foster thirteen years Of
age, living at 1919 G street northwest.
fell from a horizontal bar and was rem
dered unconscious. He was picked up,
and after being revived was taken to his
home in a carriage
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
FAMILYFEARSRABIES
Five BlumenburgS to Take
Pasteur Treatment.
PET DOG HAD THE DISEASE
Was Put tn Death Sunday, and Head
OF House, Fearing that some Mem
her May Have Been Infected, De-
cided 10 Take All to Baltimore.
Danger over I'm Twenty-One Days.

Fearing that some member might have
become inoculated with hydrophobia from
a pet dog which, because Of an attack OF
rabies, was killed yesterday the entire
family of Moxley Blumenburg, of 1871
Ontario place northwest formerly with
Blumenburg q Hickey, stock brokers. for
the next three weeks will make daily
trips 10 Baltimore. to receive treatment
at the Pasteur Institute
Although no one who came in contact
with the dog has as yet shown the least
symptom of having contracted the dis
ease. Mr. Blumenburg is determined to
take this step as a precaution-
Those who will take the treatment are
Mr.. Blumenburg and his wife. his two
sons, Milton, aged six, and John. aged
three, and his brother. W. W. Blumen-
burg. John Edmonston. the four-year-
old son Of Samuel 5. Edmonston, a mem
ber of the Washington Baseball club, liv-
ing at 1913 Calvert street northwest, viii
also take the treatment
a large white bulldog a pet belonging
to the Blumenburg children, has been the
cause of all the precaution. About five
weeks ago, Mr., Blumenburg bought the
animal for his two boys. On Sunday aft
ernoOn the dog showed signs of depres-
sion. Toward night the Illness became
more apparent and Mr. BlUmenburg
summoned DR.. Sherman L. Cleaves, of
Cleaves & Collins. veterinarians. OF Pas
p street northwest.
Dog Put 10 Death.
Yesterday morning DR.. Cleaves returned
10 the Blumenburg home in company
with DIR. Collins and after an examina-
ton of the dog they discovered that it
was suffering from rabies. The disease
did not have the usual fierce character
istics. however, being what the veteri-
naries term dumb rabbies." The dog was
Immediately chloroformed and the body
was sent to the Bureau of Animal Indus
try, Department Of Agriculture, to be ex-
amiped by the government experts
Realizing that both he and his wife and
two sons had handled and petted the dog
on Sunday afternoon when it first showed
signs Of depression. Mr. Blumenburg imme-
diately decided to make arrangements TO
receive the Pasteur treatment. A physi-
elan was consulted, and although he was
unable To discover any symptoms Of the
disease. the members Of the Blumenburg
family prepared 10 make their first "trip
10 the Baltimore institution.
For tweBty-one days the party viii
have to make a trip to the Baltimore in
stitUuOn. On the occasion of each visit
examination is made and hypodermic in
jections given At the end Of that time
The patient is pronounced free from dan
ger Of the disease
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

Maj. Gen. George w Davis L. s. A.,
retired, has been designated by the Presi-
dent TO represent the United States at the
celebration on January % next at Guate-
mala City on the occasion of the formal
completion of the railroad running from
the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. This
is the first inteTocean railroad in Central
America.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
Prnnoses Bureau of Mines.

Representative Englebright. of Cali
fornia. who is a mining engineer. yes
terday introduced a bin TO establish, un-
der the Interior Department, bureau of
mines. The chief purposes of the bureau
are to prevent mine accidents.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
Hold Temperance Meetlnr-

Representatives Nathan Wesley Hale
and Thetus Willrette Sims, both of Ten
nessee, We're the speakers at a meeting
Of the Crusaders of Prohibition held at
the First Congregational Church last
night
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
LIABILITY ACT NOT VALID.
Supreme Court Declares Law Il
unconstitutional.

Supreme Court Declares Law Is
Unconstitutional.
Ey a bench divided five To four. and
each of the two sides somewhat split up
on all except the main question. the Su-
preme Court yesterday held that the So
called employers liability act, passed by
Congress in June. 1866, was unconstitu-
tional, because il eRcroached upon the
power of the States in the control of COM
merce within their own borders
The father of the bill was Representa-
tive Arthur L. Bates, Of Pennsylvania.
Its object was 10 prevent interstate
railroads from inteTp0sing the fellow-ser-
want doctrine in suits for death or in
1uries 10 their employees. as the result Of
The negligence of other employees, by con-
ferrng on the Federal courts Jurisdiction
over such suits In two test cases
brought in Tennessee and Kentucky. the
law was held % DE unconstitutional. be
cause il embraced fnTastate as well as
interstate commerce.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

Charles Malone, living at $500 NJ street
northwest, reported to the police yester-
day that while riding on a Pennsylvania
avenue car he was jOstled by three men
and relieved of his pocketbook.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
OCCUPIES OLD CHAIR
Prof. Stuart Becomes Super
intendent Of Schools.
TEACHERS TO GIVE RECEPTION
New Incumbent, Who Succeeds DP.
Chancellor, TO he Guest of Honor
senate District Committee May
Consider Matter of Investigation.

The formaiities of inducting Prof Alex
ander T. Stuart into the Office OF suDeTin-
tendent of schools were observed al the
Franklin School building shortly after 3
o'clock yesterday.
Prof. Stuart took the oath of Office in
the presence Of Capt. James F. oyster
and b. ". Evermann. representing the
board of education; Asst. Supt. Hughes,
and the clerical force Of the superin-
tendents office. The oath was admins
tered by Prof John W +. smith
supt. Stuart who occupied the posi-
tion for three years before the coming
Of Dr. Chancellor, and who has been CON
nected with the Washington schools for
many years. needed no instruction as 10
his duties and Immediately took up the
routine of the office for the day, signing
pay rolls and orders and listening to the
reports and statements Of his subordi-
mates.
General Speeches Made.
During the induction ceremonies several
speeches were made by those present and
IN his reply o,the good wishes expressed
Prof Stuart made IL plain he had accept
ed the position temporarily pending the
appointment OF another superintendent to
take the place Of Or. Chancellor, deposed
last Saturday night
Mr. Stuart said he was willing. as ever.
TO do his best for the schools. and he
recognized the board would need some
time tc select a good man for the posi-
tion. and that he would serve 10 the
best of his ability in the interim.
The teachers Of the public schools will
tender Prof Stuart an informal reception
lat the Central High School auditorium
this afternoon, beginning AT 3.45 O'Clock.
This reception is a complimentary trib-
ute Of respect by the teachers Of Wash
ington 10 their former head. and viii
be in the nature Of q meeting OF old
friends.
The Senate District Committee will
meet next Friday and decide what is %
be- done with reference TO an investiga-
tion into the management of the schools.
Prior 90 the holiday recess q resolution.
introduced by Senator Burkett was
passed. calling for "a suspension of Dr
Chancellor pending "a fun investigation
into the affairs of the schools.
DIR. ChanceIIoT's Deposition.
The deposition Of Dr. Chancellor by the
Board of Education makes this resoIu-
ton unnecessary, IN part, and the COM
mittee will now decide whether il Will
go on with the investigation
According 10 present plans. the House
District Committee will not undertake any
inquiry into the school system at the
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
MAY CONDUCT AN INQUIRY.
Believed :. 4. l.. Matter May BE
Considered by Commission.

" -
While no official order has been issued
for an investigation Of the affairs Of the
Seaboard Air Line. which recently went
into the hands of a receiver as a result
of the proceedings in the Federal courts,
it is believed the matter is now receiving
informal consideration al the hands Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Commissioner Charles A. PrOUty had a
conference with President Roosevelt, at
which the affairs of the Seaboard We're
discussed. 1t is expected resolutions will
be introduced I'm the House and Senate
that will virtually force the commission
10 inquire into the conduct and manage
ment of the Seaboard
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
In Critical Condition

At an early hour this morning Rev.
Joseph l. Mcguire, pastor of the Church
Of the Holy Comforter, was reported as
being in a critical condition There has
been no change In his condition since last
night
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
Fire Causes 1900 Loss.

An oyerheated chimney is said to have
been the cause OF a fire at the home of
Charles CoIwell, 62i l street southwest.
yesterday morning, resulting in a loss OF
about $500
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
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TO ii days or money refunded. SC