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The Washington times., 1908-09-22
STREET EXTENSIONS
NOT ALL COMPLETE

Unusual activity in street extensions
during the last fiscal year is shown by
the annual report Of the street extern
sion division submitted to the Com
miSsioners today.
So many extension measures were
passed by Congress, says the report.
that it was impossible TO have them ali
tried by the court. The most prominent
measure was for the widening of Ben
ming road from Fifteenth street north
east TO Oklahoma avenue. Conditioned
upon the dedication TO the District OF
not less than 50 per cent OF the land
necessary. The required amount OF land
has not bssn dedicated.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Crusade on Liquor Candies
Planned by Christian Union
Temperance Woman Declares That Sweets Containing In
toxicants Have Evil Effect on YOung-Deal-
ers Take Firm Stand.

This CONNECTION, II is said = a recent
innovation and Is sold in several Broad
way shops. It looks like an ordinary
caramel with cream filing but on being
bitten into Yields &. dose 81 Jamaica
rum. Although this CONNECTION sells toI
So cents a pound. II Is reported that the
sale OF II Is large aud increasing rap
idly.
other forms Of alcoholic candy OF
which the union proposes to make val
are the rum chocolates and the creme
de menJhe chocolates. These resemble
ordinary chocolate drops, out instead OF
the usual cream or fruit filing contain
half a teaspoonful or less OF the liquors
from which they derive their names. II
is reported that these candles are sold
largely in one popular shop in the down
town district. and they are said 70 be
consumed in large quantities by Stenog'
raphers who buy them al their luncheon
holr 20 help brace themselves for the
afternoon work.
Makers Enter Defense
It Is coatended by the manufactures
and dealers IN these corrections that
they do not contain enough liquor 20 be
daagerous-that a person could not eat
enough Of any kind OF them TO expert
ence any i'll effects from the alcohol
they contain They contend that they
have the same right TO ssn them as they
would have TO sell Roman punch or any
other delicaCy favored with an intoSS-
cant, and that since they do not sell
the liquors as beverages. but merely use
them as fiavOring matter. they are eX-
eUnpt from the requirements and PEN
slties OF the excise law
on TIE other hand, members of the
". G. T L. have been informed that
some OF the candies referred 10 contain
50 much liquor that a child OF even an
adult easily affected might become in
Ioxicated before eating enough candy 70
satisfy the craving for sweets. Il is
particularly the danger 10 children and
Immature persons that interests The
temperance workers. and tbs phase OF
the question is 10 be discussei at to
mOrrow'S convention
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Uses ArrOW as Model
To Build an AHSKip

NEW YORK. Sept. 22.-The Wright
brothers, Count Zeppelin, and The lesser
lights Of aeronautics will have to look
TO their laurels If the plans OF E G.
Schroeder, New York inventor, ma
terialize and his "Arrow-plane" per-
forms as well In the air as it does on
paper.
Taking his cue from the arrow in it's
flight, Mr. Schroeder claims to have in
vented a flying machine which will
maintain its own equilibrium under
varying wind conditions, even with no
one to guide It. 1t will have the shape
Of boat, above which two horizontal
planes are placed. Mr.. Schroeder saws
he is assembling the parts and will in
a short time make the people OF this
city Look up and take notice
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Small Tom Reported
As Destroyed BY Fire

MENOMINEE, Nth, Sept 22-Fos-
ter City, a small town. is reported 70
be completely destroyed by forest fires
with the loss Of six lives. It IS said
that thirty dwellings and the Morgan
Lumber Company's plant have been
burned. Mr. Morgan, however, when
seen last night. denied the report, and
said he had authoritative information
that the town is all right
Never since 1871. when the forest fires
swept Menominee and Marinette coUn-
ties, causing a loss Of l.50o lives and mil
lions Of dollars worth Of timber has
the danger Of a widespread confla gra-
ton been as great as ar present.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Wright Is Stimulated
By Brothers Success

The news Of his brothers record
breaking fight at lie Mans acted like
stimUlant upon OrviIle Wright. who
yesterday felt much depressed, and was
reported as undergoing a slight relapse
Today the injured aviator is bright
and cheerful.
Isn't it just splendid7-' he said. 81
knew Wilbur could do II, and / am
very glad he did It just at this time. AZ
It shows that there is nothing fsIIIfy
In our machines I'm principle
Alexander Graham Bell, president al
the Aero Experimental Society. ol
which the late Lieutenant Selfridge was
secretary, expressed satisfaction over
Wilbur Wright's achievement
II proves that the Wrights are con.
Querors Of the air." he said.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
High Wind in France,
DeterS Wilbur Wright

lie MANS. Sept flowing TO a high
wind today. Wilbur Wright did not At
tempt a flight in his aerOplane He had
intended trying for the Aero Clubs 81 900
prize for the longest sail within an in
closure.
Wright has almost recovered from the
depression that followed the receipt Of
the news Of the injury Of his brother.
Orville, and the destruction Of the lat
ter's machine lie said this accident
would make him more careful to thor
oughly examine every part of his aero
plane before every fight.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22

NEW YORK. Sept. Faction by the
New York County Women's Christian
Temperance Union toward preventing
the sale OF candies containing intoXi-
eating LIQUORS is expected 10 be taken
by the convention or that organization,
which is 10 be held tomorrow in the
Th:rtv-sevsnth Street Methodist Epis-
copaI Church
Reports that The sale Of such con-
fections is on the increase and that
new varieties are being placed on the
market have been made L officers OF
the union who are investigating
Mrs Helen J. AndrUss, president OF
the union for this county. said today
This organization several years aTO
took Up the campaign against the sale
OF candy containing liquor. especially
10 school children. We enlisted the aid
Of the police department and were able
at that time 10 put a stop 70 the en-
tire practice Now that 1t seems to have
been revived we shall take the matter
UP again, beyond a doubt. I am con-
fdent that we viii be able 20 check II
g. We did before.
An Insidious Sweet.
II is one Of the most insIiioUs forms
81 cuItivatinE the taste for intoxicants
in those who would not otherwise be
come addicted 10 strong Drink, and -
in many respects worse than the open
sale Of liquor IN saloons. School chill
dren. shop girls. and others who would
never think Of tasting alcoholic bever-
ages eat these candies, grow accustomed
70 the flavor. and finally the craving be-
comes 80 strong they are unable to re-
sist it,
Among the new forms Of alcoholic
corrections which have been reported
or the union as being on sale freely
throughout the city where even children
can buy them are the rum Caramels-
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Prayers for Rainfall
Ordered BIZ Archbishop

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 22--The
forest fires have become so great in
northern Wisconsin and tho neighboring
State that the Most Rev. Sebastian ~.
NIessIGeI, archbishop Of Milwaukee. nds
sent a letter 10 the clergy OF his diocese
ordering prayers for rain
The letter in part is as follows.
4 take this opportunity 20 inform the
CleT-y that in public CalamIties. like
the present terrible drought they should
not wait for orders from me 20 arrange
public devoUOns and prayers, but may
use their own good judgment as the
needs Of their parishes or districts may
require
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
WIVES OF PLAYERS
RAID POKER GAME

SHAMoKIN. Pa, Sept 22.-Five
prominent women. unarmed, broke into
a poker establishment here early TODAY.
several surprising their husbands.
The room was full of men. all Of
whom fed, after which cards. chfps. and
other gambling appliances We're col
lected By, the women and turned over
to the police.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
BRYAN WILL STRIKE
BACK At ROOSEVELT
Promises TO Reply Today to
Letter Affecting Governor
Haskell.
By JOHN SNURE

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. AROUSED
by the Roosevelt letter, made public
this morning, containing Taft's refusal
TO an alliance with Foraker. and strik-
ing at Governor Haskell. of Oklahoma,
William Jennings Bryan this morning
prepared a, vigorous reply.
He dictated his response shortly after
breakfast. and following a conference
ne had with John E Lamb, OF the ma
tional headquarters, one or the close
advisers OF Chairman Mack.
In the conference were also former
Gov. W S. Jennings, of Florida, who is
travelling with Mr.. Bryan, and State
Chairman Finley. OF Ohio.
MI Bryan's reply viii be made pub
lie this afternoon He was advised last
night at midnight that President ROOsC-
welt had come out with a letter aTraign-
ing Foraker and Haskell. He said he
would defer a reply until today. To his
friends he expressed satisfaction that
matters had developed as they had.
Is Warmly Received
on arriving at Detroit this morning.
Mr.. Bryan was given an enthusiastic
reception He was taken in hand by
the local committee, headed by Nation
al Committeeman Wood. and escorted
20 the Hotel Ponchartrain. where break
fast was served.
Mr.. Bryan has been informed that he
has no real chance Of carrying Mich
igan. This is a normal Republican
State, and the Democrats have no hope
Of overcoming it so far as the national
ticket is concerned. They have hopes
or eleCJinE a Democratic governor. on
account Of the row over the governor
ship among the Republicans.
In the Republican primary, Gov. Fred
r. n hF~ r % NJ Tor ~
on the face OF the returns. His oD-
pOnent for the nomination, Dr.. J. 3.
Bradley. charged fraud. and is demand
Ing a recount.
A hearing before the state canvass
ing board is on today This factiOnal
trouble has disrupted the Republicans
badly on State matters, but Bryan will
not get enough benefit TO enable him 10
carry the state.
Labor for Bryan.
The leaders here tell him he will carry
Detroit and Wayne county. because
labor has turned 10 him In the confer
ence today. Mr.. Lamb. from national
headquarters. made Mr. Bryan n report
Of conditions that encouraged the Dem
Ocratlc candidate.
The Democrats stand a chance Of
electing a member Of Congress in the
First district TO succeed Representative
DENLY. w. D. Mahon is the candidate
against DENLY. He is president OF the
Amalga mated Association of Street Car
Employees OF America.
Union labor is sore at DENLY, because
time OF the telegraph strike which re-
hected on the strikers. Representative
Samuel w Smith, too. has a hard light
on his handf.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
POOR GAME IN THE WEST.

WINNIPEG, Sept. Eight Black
Hana Italians who went from Chicago
to Fernie and piled their bIacznaiIi6r
for few days, were sentenced to from
six months to seven years in jan.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
MOTORMAN STARTS RIOT.

CHICAGO. Sept. 2.-An attempt of A
unotornan to force a street car through
q religious procession at Chicago
Heights resulted in one broken head.
many broken windows, and ten ar
rests
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
SAVAGE ON wARPATH.
WINDHOEK.

WINDHOEk. German Southwest
Africa, Sept. 22.-The native leader
Simon Copper, again is on the warpath,
and the white inha bitants Of the eastern
division OF the protectorata are in dam
ger
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
BIG CHANDELIER SHIPPED

HAZLETON, Pa Sept 2-Asids
from the loaded chandeliers in the state
capitol al Harrisburg. the largest and
heaviest lamp ever manufactured In the
State was shipped through here TO san
Francisco today
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
ROBBERS GET $500.

RICHMOND. Va. Sept. 22.-Robbers
last night blew open the safe OF the
Bank Of Crozet, IN Albermarle county,
and succeeded in escaping 10 the ricun-
tains with $500.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Taft to Speak

Tonight Judge Taft will address the
delegates in Memorial Hall. and will
make q comprehensive review OF the
accomplishments OF the party in the
past seven years. and will define the
issue on which the clubs are TO help
in the work Of electing the national
ticket.
The day will end with a monster pa
rads through the main streets Of Gin
cinnad by practically all the prominent
Republican marching clubs in the coun-
Try. Along the line OF march red FIRE
and other fireworks will be set of. and
amid the playing Of brass bands and
fife and drum corps, the marchers will
assemble 10 hear Taft's speech.
Many distinguished Re publicans are
IN Cincinnati for the meeting, among
them being Secretary of Interior Car
neld. Representative James Francis
Burke OF Pennsylvania, State Senator
James F Shaw, of Boston, James 3.
ReynOl Is. OF New York, and Col. H
Clay Evans. Of Tennessee.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Mighty Have Fallen.

While the delegates and visitors throng
the streets and the bands are playing
IN front OF the hotels. Senator Foraker,
who was 10 have presided at the meeting.
sits in his downtown Offices and knows
that he is hardly being remembered
His only act today has been his refusal
10 make a reply TO the invective launch
ed at him by President Roosevelt. and
10 promise that he viii make a reply
tomorrow, thus taking time 10 prepare
carefully what he has to say.
Foraker still clings TO the idea that
he was justified in all that he has done,
and went so far yesterday afternoon
as to tell two Of the Ohio delegates
10 the league meeting that he con-
sidered IL ''cowardly'' in Taft TO refuse
him the privilege OF presiding at the
meeting OF the league today
Inc strain Of tho past few days has
told heavily on him. and last night h..
az hrst refused TO see newspaper men,
on the ground that he was sick and
TOO tired 10 receive callers.
" Busy Day for Taft.
This is a busy day for Judge Taft.
who, at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
viii start on his tour through the
Middle West and intermountain States.
He attended the league meeting this
morning. This afternoon he will re-
ceive a delegation of coIored Baptist
minister's who have been In session az
Lexington. Ky Tonight he will deliver
the principal address to the delegates.
In his spare minutes he will receive
and shake hands with delegations from
the various States.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
800 Delegates TO Convention
of Republican Clubs Are
in Cincinnati.
PLAN ACTIVE FIGHT
FOR TAFT VOTES
Candidate TO Make Address For
aker in City, But Has Moth
ing to Say.
BY JAMES HAY, Jr.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Sept 22.-Eight
hundred delegates TO the convention OF
the National League OF Republican
Clubs, representing Il membership OF
100000 voters throughout the country,
are in session here today perfecting
plans intended TO make the organiza-
ton one Of the most powerful vote-get-
ting bodies in the Union.
The opening session this morning was
given over to the performance Of
routine business and addresses by John
Hays Hammond. president Of the
league, ana other officers. and a
brief speech of welcome by William
Howard Taft This afternoon officers
for the ensuing year will be elected.
Wild With Enthusiasm.
Cincinnati is one wild burst Of Re
publican enthusiasm. The membership
o. the league is composed OF young men
who say they are in the fight with all
the strength they can bring to it,.
Charged with the duty of getting 20
the polls, rhe rull strength OF their re-
Speetive wards. cities, and counties.
they will go into the campaign deter
mined that every voter shall cast his
ballot for the Republican ticket
In every way, this meeting Of the
league is the most successful It has
ever held Owing to the work OF John
Hays Hammond, the president. and Ma
tionaI Organizer f. Smell Smith, the
delegates here represent all but three
States Of the Union. During the past
two months the membership OF most OF
the clubs has been largely Increased
and all have been rejUvenated in that
they have been shown that they are
10 work as auxiliaries Of the national
committee and have certain duties as
signed 10 them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-04
DODCEVILLE NEWS.

From the Chronicle.
Miss Mary Bishop OF this city has
completed course of training at the
Chicago Baptist hospital and has re-
ceived her diploma. The graduating ex-
ercises of the Training School for Nurses
was held at the first Baptist church, Slst
street and South Park Ave, Chicago.
George w. Stewart caught his right
hand in the shaper in the woodworking
department of the New Stratman Vehi-
Gle Companys plant in this city Mon
Gay and cut and bruised the thumb and
two fingers of the hand quite badly.
Prof. w, w. Woolworth, who has
been assistant principal of the Dodge
vile High School for the past four years,
has rendered his resignation to the
Board of Education of this city. Mr..
Woolworth has accepted the principal
ship of the Darlington High school.
A rumor has been in circulation here
the past week that the Hotel Grand
would be closed on June LIST. We are
authorized to state that this report is
without foundation, but will be contin-
ued as heretofore as one of the leading
hotels of southwestern Wisconsin.
From the Sun-Republic.
0. c. Smith returned Saturday from
Madison where he has been supervising
the printing of his latest book, "Vox
Musarum. 1t is an exhaustive study Of
the English language and will be ready
for distribution next week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-04
Rev. Lyman Phelps.

The Churchman, published In New
York City, in its Issue of May Is,
contained the following announce
meDt OF the death OF theRev Lyman
Phelps, a former Rector of Trim
ity Church of this city:
The Rev Lyman Phelps, one of the
Oldest priests in the jurisdiction of
southern Florida, both in years and
time of residence, died at his home
near Sanford, on the Sunday after
Easter. Coming TO Florida-then an
undivided diocese under Bishop
Young in the seventies, Mr.. Phelps
did extensive work among the upper
St. Johns River Missions, aud also
made long missionary journeys into
the interior, from time to time, admin
istering baptism and holy commun-
ion to the scattered Church folk
throughout the section He was or
many years in charge of the Church
of the Holy Cross, Sanford. For a
number of years Mr.. Phelps had been
non-parochial, his health having
failed very rapidly. after life of ac-
tive service. The funeral was held at
the residence on Monday. Archdea-
con Brown officiated and members of
Holy Cross parish and other citizens
of Sanford paid last respects to tish
aged priest, whose life was closely as
ISOLATED with the growth of the town
and its vicinity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-04
Real Estate Transfers

For week ending May 30, 1908, as
furnished by T. ]. Paynter, register of
deeds:
Daniel McGinnity to w. E. Lathrop,
lots l and 10, block 2, village of
$500.
VIM. Hoffman to Karl Nelson, W 5
acres of sel4 of nw14, section 16. town
8, range 5, village of Arena, 800.
Frank Yapp and wife to Belle Ryan,
lot 8, Jarvis second addition to village
of Ridgeway, $140O.
Tore Bole to K. A. Anneson, part of
sw14 of sw14 of section Is, part of
nwl4 of nw14 of section % and ne14 of
ne4 of section 81, town 5, range 4,
$500.
John Dodge and Alma his wife to
Frank G. Harris and Ben C. Harris,
se14 of sea of section II, sell of nw14
and VIE of nwl4 of section Is, ela of
ne4 and e1a of nw14 of nell of section
IA, town 7, range 3, S7S55.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-04
Plucking of Human Blossom.

Near the hour of noon of last Sun
days night deaths whitening touch was
placed on the life of Miss Agnes Roger,
and another human blossom was waited
heavenward.
Deceased was the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter l.. Roger who re-
side short distance south of this city.
She was about 20 years of age. and
died of typhoid-pneumonia. Hers was
kind and sunny nature, such as COM
mand unlimited respect, and her dealt,
creates grief in many a heart. The
funeral, held this morning, was largely
attended, about eighty rigs being in
line. Touching services took place at
st. Mary's Catholic church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-04
Pleasant Surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Bergen


Last Saturday evening the teachers
Of the public schools rendered very
pleasant surprise to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bergen at their home To say that the
occasion was one of pleasure would be
stating it mildly That some of the
teachers are adopts at preparing an
appropriate program for such an coca
sion was fully demonstrated by the
manner in which all were so pleasantly
entertained Nor would it be justice
to the same teachers to omit mention
of the elaborate refreshments served.
The delicious cakes and ice cream
would have done honor to any pre-
sumptuous banquet.
When the opportune moment ar
rived, Mr. cambridge, in behalf of the
teachers, and in words cleverly spoken,
presented Prof and Mrs. Bergen and
their little daughter Dorothy with very
beautiful tokens of their esteem and
appreciation. Mr.. Bergen responded
by assuring his teachers Of his conf
dence in their loyalty and efficiency and
expressed his earnest wish for their
success in all their future endeayors.
Prof Bergen has been city superin-
tendent Of schools for the past seven
years, during which time he has ever
considered and endeavored to advance
the best interests of his teachers and
pupils. He has always stood ready to
advise and support them in all their
honest endeavors pertaining to school
work. Through his efforts, assisted
by the loyalty of his corps of efficient
teachers, the Mineral Point public
schools rank among the frst-class
schools of the state. In all the reports
of inspectors received from the state
superintendent, and from the state
university, there is not a word of adj
verse criticism on Prof. Bergen s
work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-04

We've had showers and showers the
past few weeks, but last Friday after
noon it was a rain storm with ven
geance. While the clouds leaked for an
hour or two. there was period of up
wards Of half an hour when rain fell in
binding sheets accompanied part Of the
time with hail The oldest inhabitant
AYERS that ne never witnessed a heavier
rainfall in Mineral Point Tender gar
den stuff, vines. ETC.. were terribly
battered.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-04
The Numerous and Destructive Bugs.

The brown bugs or beetles, or June
bugs as some call them. have not been
so numerous for years and years as
this season. At night is when they are
noticeably active In cities they swarm
around electric or any other light with
which they can come in contact drop
ping dead by the thousand, while in
country districts they swarm in the air
making a noise like unto an approach
ing wind storm. They are especially
destructive to some kinds Of foliage,
particularly the bur oak and hickory
trees and the willow. That they have
attacked fruit, vegetables or grain in
any way has not been learned.