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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
COFFEE GRUNTERS9
Ever See one7

Thoughtful people have a laugh on
coffee cranks now and then.
ct had used coffee ever since I was
a small child" writes an Ind. lady. land
have always had bad spells with my
stomach.
Last spriug just after began house
Keeping. / had a terrible time with my
stomach and head. My husband bought
a package OF Postum and asked me TO
try it.
at laughed at Il because none Of my
folks would ever try II. But ] made
some the following morning, following
directions on the package, about boil
ing it we'll
81 was greatly pleased with the re-
suits and kept right on using 1t Now
I wouldn't drink anything else. I tell
every old coffee 'grunter" I see, about
Postum, and all my folks and my hus-
bands people except a few cranks, use
Postum instead OF Coffee
when put to soak in cold water over
night and then boiled 10 minutes in the
morning while getting 81 eakfast it makes
a delicious drink"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Read THE Road TO Well
ville," in pkgs. Where's a reason
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
HUGHES VICTORY,
CLAIM OF FRIENDS
Say That He
Will Now Win the
Nomination.

NEW YORK. jar. 25-The friends Of
Governor Hughes are elated over the
political situation. and are strong I'm
their assertions that Hughes looks Ike
the winner in the Presidential race,
New York State viii be sONdly for
the Presidential nomination of Governor
Hughes, to the exclusion OF Taft and all
other candidates, according 10 Repre-
sentative Parsons, chairman of the New
York county Republican COMMITTEES, VINO
was In this city last night.
That the committee at its meeting
Wednesday will adopt the necessary
resolutions is also the prediction Of Mr.
Parsons The young chairman is in
earnest about the move, declaring that
he will make il binding on all who vote
for the resolution to work for the iu-
struction Of delegates for the candidacy
of Hughes.
At Albany Governor Hughes 81 silent
regarding the Taft letter which paved
the way for the Endorsement Of Hughes
Hughes has a fixed policy Of comment
ing only on his own policies and Drin-
ciples.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
OPPOSITION GROWS
TO ALDRICH BILL
Objections Still Pouring in
From Western
Bankers.

Senator and Representative are
being flooded with letters from Western
bankers and business mea Directing 10
the ABdrich currency bill.
These letters beg 20 come IN some
days ago and the number or Inelh
tends 10 increas5 instead Of diminish
While some OF the letters are for the
bill. the majority oppose the AldrlcA
proposition on various grounds. some
consider It inadequate, others think II
would mean infati 1n, and others con-
slider that it would give relief 10 New
York bankers alone.
The opposition TO the Al1rich BILL
Is not deemed likely 10 affect the Senate
greatsIy and that body IS relied on 10
pass IL, as the result Of the efforts OF
Senators AIdrich, Allison, and Hale. But
in the House the situation IS compli-
Gated. and is showing 10 disposition 20
uurayeL Friends OF the EOWler Oil
say 10 IS gaining strength Inc ITlenas
OF the Aldrich bill rely on the FTes!-
dents influence to get the bill tnroug
the House, and on the fact that IL is
pretty clear that it is a case OF the
AldTIch bill or nothing While many
members OF the House do not Ike the
AIdriCh plan, there Is large pereenlag
OF the opposition TO IL that IS anxious
10 see a bin OF some sort passed, and
hesrrat,s TO let the session end with
out putting through financial legislation
OF some sort
Many bankers are writing 10 their
Senators and Representative opposing
any plan for Government guarantee OF
DEPOSITS. .on the ground that such plan
viii put poorly managed banks on an
equality with those that are most care
fully managed. and that the plan viii
encourage Carless methods OF banking,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
JACK LONDON DEAD?
BANK BELIEVES So

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. "a trust
deed transferring the Oakland home OF
Jack London. which has been placed
on record. disclOses the fact that the
novelist has been given up for dead.
The trust deed was given by the ad-
venturous writer 20 obtain funds with
which 20 outfit his craft, and carry cut
his project Of sailing around the world.
The negotiations were carried out
secretly, and the evidence Of the debt
never made public until the mortgage
was dled-- The deed names a nominal
consideration and the bank officials de-
cline 10 make public the amount which
London borrowed on the property.
Since London left here, some months
ago, the bank people have heard moth
iny from him. They attempted IhrOugh
various sources 10 gain some Information
concerning him, but We're unable 70 do
so. II was understood that the fact OF
the loan was 10 lie kept secret until
London returned or was given I'D for
lost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
Johnson Earns Pay
Listening Each Day
To What Others Say

Representative Joseph II. Johnson Of
South Carolina has set his way to
fame.
He never makes a speech in the
House. He is always silent as the des-
ert. He wastes no time coming
language. But he is as busy as a losing
politician looking FOR 1000 votes
Never is a speech made In the House
that Johnson doesn't walk bodily, not
TO say ostentatously. 10 q seat close
TO the speaker and sit there immovabIy,
listening TO what is said He never Is
absent from "a session Of the House
Just before the House adjourns. he goes
TO the eloakroom, puts on his coat, and.
with his hat IN his hand. parades slow
~ ana impressively down the middle
aisle or the Democratic side.
Thus IS the observant public in the
galleries shown that THr. Johnson, Of
south Carolina, after a busy day Of
close attention TO the work OF legisla-
ton. is about TO go 10 his home for a
little much-nceded rest.
Mr.. Johnson has set his way 70 fame.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
.HARRIMAN-GOULD
TRUCE IS REPORTED
Agreement of Railroads on
Rights of Way in Far
West.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. . Through a
treaty Of peace and working alliance
signed in New York, the Hartman ard
Gould railroad interests are re. ,orted
here 10 have terminated all confitcs anu
hereafter the two big railroad systems
win act IN harmony in the West.
Not only Will harmony prevail In traf-
hc matters, but all suits involving rights
Of way and other causes of disputes ar q
20 be d;-uissed at once and II is re-
ported the two lines viii enter into
agreements in regard to the territory
where they come IN conflict
While no official confirmation OF this
story is forthcoming. some such ar
rangement has been fCTshadOwed The
two companies settled a long fight over
rights Of ways in Oakland more thar
a year ago by compromise, ana 81 -
declared attorneys are now working 70
clear away all causes OF litigation De-
tween the tao systems.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
SENATE CLERK TRICKS
SPEAKER OF HOUSE

The new reading clerk in tho Senate.
Crockett, Ct Iowa. chosen from ninety
candidates, got the House in trouble
yesterday:
He appeared on the floor Of the House
and with a sweeping bow delivered "a
message from the Senate" Speaker
Cannon received Il. but later Repre-
sentative Bartlett Democrat. Georgia.
called attention 20 the fact that s-e
Senate was not in session and no
message could therefore be received from
It.
strictly speaking the House could
not receive the message, but IL did, and
the objection is TOO late" said tho
Speaker. THE reception o. the message
is contrary TO the rule, but not so con-
Jrary as 10 affect the legality Of the
message
So the matter ended, but the Speaker
will watch when that new clerk from
Senator Allison's State comes in the
House again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
DEMOCRATS WANT FACTS
ON PACIFIC MAIL REPORT

The Senate Committee on Interoceanic
Canals has so far been unable 10 reach
an agreement on hearing J, I. Bris-
tovSs report on she service given by the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company. be
tween Panama and, United States ports
on the Pacific side.
aIr. Bristow investigated this as spe-
ciaI commissioner for the Panama Rail-
road Company and has prepared a re-
port that is supposed to reflect on the
facilities Offarcd by the steamship COM
uarv i'm question. Senator Flint Of Cal
ifornia and Senator Hopkins sof Hi
nois are opposing the idea CT allowina
Nfr. BristOw 20 be heard. This has
aroused the wrath OF Democratic mem.
bers OF the committee and they are In
sisting that the facts become known as
Nr. Brlst0w has learned them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
CARRY INFANTS BODY
TO hORGUE IN ARMS

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Charles and
Alice Gearie. a young couple living at
70 West I23d street. lost their three
weoIls-old baby, Alice, Wednesday by
death. They were too poor 10 bury the
ChiId. we're ashamed 10 IeT the city dead
wagon be seen coming 20 their home
for the body. and asked permission Of
Coroner Hamburger 10 take the body 10
the BIo~gue themselves. He granted
their request
Not caring TO be seen with the child
on the street cars. the couple walked
from West l25d street 10 the morgue, at
the foot Of East Tweuty-sixth street.
with the ba5y's body, covered with q
shawl, in their arms. There the child
was left to be buried rv tho CITY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
'DENATURED" DISTILLERY
TO INSTRUCT FARMERS

DR.. Harvey ". Wiley. chief chemist
Of the Agriculture Department, Is
about TO build a still
He wants 10 do this so as 10 show the
farmers Of the country how 10 make
denatured alcohol
He also wants a +0-horsepower duplex,
cast iron rule adopted that win prevent
moonshiners Of Tennessee from butting
in and making a handsome sum OF
money by teaching the farmers how
10 turn the denatured article into the
stun that sells for 81 per quart. or 10
cents per drink
To the House Committee on Agrl-
culture the doctor told his plans. The
stUl viii be built 80 as not 10 accomO-
date any adulterants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
WIFE OF RICH CLUBMAN
PROFESSIONAL SKATER

TRENTON. Jan. 25.-Mrs. "Jack'
Lucas, wife Of a Philadelphia clubman,
and a society leader, is appearing here
as q professional roller skater to sup
port heTselT and three small children.
She became an accomplished skater
while Datrunizing Kinks for pleasure.
A year ago she and her husband sep
arated, and she was forced to look for
means Of support A friend suggested
professional skating, and, after some
hesitation, she decided 10 try It. EN-
merits declare she viii be a great success
IL she continues in the rink.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
SON OF MILLIONAIRE
WORKS AS MESSENGER

TOPEKA, Kan. Tan. 25.-On a salary
Of SIS a month, Charles D. Davol,
graduate OF Harvard, with the degree
Of bachelor Of arts. and a son Of a FAN
River. Mass, millionaire wool manu-
facturer. has begun as night messenger
at the Rick Island Station here 10 learn
the railroad business from the ground
UP. He as twenty-five years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
LEAVES FORTUNE 10 CHARITY.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25-Dr. John Or
danoux. who was buried from his home,
in RossIyn, L. L. this week. left about
half of his estate Of 10000 10 charitable
purposes
Dartmouth College, DR.. Ordauoux s
alma mater, receives the largest single
beoueSt, $50 600 for an endowment
He gives sums varying in amount from
81 eco TO $4,000 TO various hospitals,
churches, and charities,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
CPTTTCTSES POOR STRFFT.

In a letter to the Commissioners Rep
resentative J. A. JouIden calls attention
TO the bad condition of Thirteenth street,
between Newton and Otis streets north
east. Brookland, D. c., and recon-
mends an Improvement Of the same.
Mr.. Joulden viii be informed that the
work viii be done in the spring
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
MULES REPLACE HORSES
ON WEDDING CHARIOT

ALTOONA, Pa. Jan. 25.-After Charles
Nefg, a caterer, and Miss Gertrude
WertzburEer were married in st. Mays
Catholic Church by Father y. wicker
and had entered their carriage 10 drive
to the station to start on q wedding
trip, friends unhitChed the handsome
cohs and substituted a pair Of mules.
These attracted great attention as they
hauled The bridal couple through the
streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
FIREMAN HEIGHT PROMOTED,

Upon the recommendations OF Chief
Belt, tho commissioners have promoted
Efremal Herbert Hecht. private Of
class 1, 20 private OF GLASS 2 al a.
salary OF Sl,Qs9 a year. John I Albers
has been appointed private OF Class !
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
NO MORE THAN HAD TO.

81 know it breaks old Skinfiint's heart
20 part with a cent, so 1 am curious 10
SNOW what he did about his daughter
welding gift What did he give her
when she got married.
He gave her away."-BaltImOre
American.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
ENATOR DAVIS BETTER
FOLLOWING GRIP ATTACK

The condition Of former Senator Henry
Gassaway Davis OF West Virginia, who
is laid up in his apartment at the Shore
ham with a severe cold, is said TO be
improved today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
INTO NAVY
NOW THOUGHT SURE
HObsOn Urges Commission
TO Make Rigid In
VeStigatiOn.
Also Wants a Permanent
Policy of Naval
Increase.

That careful inquiry into the need
for reorganization of the Navy De
partment viii be made by the subcoIn-
mittee OF the House Naval Affairs Com
mittee that has charge OF organization
is now believed 20 be assured. This
viii involve an examination into the al
legations that the department BUSH
ness is seriously hampcred, because Of
the multiplicity Of bureaus, the creation
OF certain boards. and the jealousies
and friction existing between the Du-
reaus.
The matter was discussed ct a recent
meeting OF the House Naval Affairs
Committee, and Representative <Iobson
urged The creation OF a commission TO
inquire into tho matter OF a reorgani-
zatlon of the Navy Department, and in
to a permanent policy of naval in
crease Other members Of the commit
tee believed that the two propositions
should be separated. and that oTganiza-
uoG should be considered by itself.
Commission Not Favored.
Captain Hobsons idea OF a commits
sion met little favor. but It was the gen
erat feeling there should be an inquiry.
and that the subcommittee in charge Of
organization should take hold Of it. It
was felt also that 10 authority from
Congress was needed TO so ahead and
look into the workings of the present
system, but that II It developed later
I that the subcommittee could not ger
here all the information it. needed ard
found il needfuI TO visit navy yards and
stations at other points. then there
would be time 10 take the matter UP
with Congress.
Chairman Foss Is anxious 10 get the
naval appropriation Dill reported out OF
committee. and passed by the House
as early as possible. He thinks this
should be done. and then the decks Will
/ be clear Tor action on the question %
organization OF tho Navy Department
There IS strong pressure for early ac-
tIou this year Ou the naval bill quite
/ apart from the matter Of organization.
with the haIteIshlp fleet departed FOL
/ the Pacific the policy o. building uI
! without delay another batrieship fect
l on the Atlantic has strong advocates ir
/ Congress and out and the effect Is felt
/ in the Naval Affairs Committee. Il i.
/ noticed. too, that the House Military
I Affairs Committee is pushing through
/ the military appropriation bin with tn.
! least possible delay, This BIN viii be-
up on the floor OF the House before
many days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
Hern1on MetcaF Resigns
From Forestry Bureau
Will Be Associated With
Office Appliance and
Fixture Concern.

Hermon c. Metcalf. chief Of the Office
Of maintenance Of the Forest Service,
has rendered his resignation TO take
effect February !, and Will be assJ-
cIated after that time with the n. Il.
MINK Company, dealers in Office
appliances.
Mr. Metcalf was born in Iowa I'm 1872
and came 10 Washington in 1889, since
which time he has been prominent in
school and church circles. He was pres
ident in 1891 of the first class graduated
from the Business High School of Wash
ingtou. He was one Of the organizers,
and tho first president % the Alumni
Association OF the Business High School
Banking and Real Estate Work
After his graduation Mr.. Metcalf spent
several years in banking and real estate
establishments. In 1896 he wss made
assistant secretary OF the Young Mems
Christian Association, and has since
been closely Identified with religious
work in Washington. He IS president
Of the board OF deacons OF the Gurley
Memorial Presbyterian Church, and
for the past fifteen years has been a
worker in the Christian Endeavor I'm
ion, serving on numerous committees
and In positions OF a1 OhiCial nature
serving in 1906 as president Of the
society.
At the outbreak OF the Spanish war
Mr.. Metcalf took a position I'm the
Quartermaster's department of the War
Department, going 10 the Forest Ser
vice in 1905.
ReoTganizes Work.
He organized the property accounting
system. OF the service, and was later
appointed property clerk In 1907 he was
promoted to the position Of chief OF the
Office OF maintenance, where he has
made an excellent record for executive
ability and fidelity 10 duty.
Mr. NetcaIf will be succeeded by r. x.
IIelphenstine jT-, who is now chief OF
the section Of hles. who in turn IS TO be
succeeded by q. II. ROwden. chief Of
the section of stenOgraphy and type
writing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
BIG GIFT FOR BEREA.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-AHnOuucemen
IS made by President William q, Frost
Of Berea College, in eastern lAentucky'
OF a gift TO that tnstituuOu Of 10000 by
Andrew Carnegie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
visions Of Early War.

ions Of ana early war with Japan, though
he cannot Ice said 90 be alone in this
In Congress, wants q fixed policy Of
naval construction laid down, but the
House Naval Affairs Committee is not
inclined ID this. IL is objected that il
Will be difficult 20 lay down q program
that succeeding Congresses viii be will
ing 90 follow, Representative Dawson,
whose bin for the reorganization OF the
Navy Department. IS before the House
Naval Affairs Committee, is member
OF the subcommittee or organization.
and Is anxious TO nave the opportunity
~ look further into the workings or
The present bureau system.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
GEORGETOWN NEWS

The Rev. Father Brown. s. J., OF
Philadelphia. is temporarily assigned 10
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, corner
Thirty-sixth and O streets, northwest
It is expected that a permanent as
sistant pastor Of Trinity church TO sue
coed the Kew. Father John Joseph Brie,
s j., who was recently assigned TO tho
City Hospital of Boston, Mass viii
be named IN a Few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25

The condition Of Joseph G. waters,
president Of the Potomac Savings Bank,
and Of The firm Of J. o. waters
Son Wisconsin avenue and Grace
street. who has been ilI at his home
since Christmas day, was reported tllS
morning 10 be unchanged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25

The recent high water IA the Potomac
considerably damaged the work already
done TO the reconstruction OF pier No
OF the AQUeduct Bridge. The loss
viii have TO be borne by the c0nTac-
tors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25

News has been received here % the
lillness of Rev. Father James +. X
ItMulvaney, s. j., formerly pastor OF
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, VINO IS
now stationed at Bowie. Nd, where he
IS assistant pastor OF the Catholle
/ Church there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-25
Anty Drudge Disagrees with Professor Jawnard

A Drudge Professor Jahard says these the three steps
of human progress in the home He's way off The first
two are right in their way but they're far from unmxed
blessings The sewing machine made sewing easier, but
got more of it to do The gas stove chores for
the men-fol and makes cook all hours. FesNapha is
different It work in half the Clothes and
saves our health The men can't make wash twice as
nfte hecaIrse It's twice easy ~
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02

WANTED-Boans from $500 TO $4,000 az per
cent 10 per cent. The security IS real eE
tate II you have any money 10 loan see Us.
Real estate Is the best interest paving and the
safest investment. Armstrong Construction
and Engineering Cempany. 1918 Cough ST
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
MONEY WANTED

OUR loan department will enable you to Sc
cure FIRST class mortgages on San Francisco
real estate IN such amounts as you desire 10
make; call write for what you want
BALDWIN & HOWELL.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS. 3lS-324 KEARNY ST.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
Rooms no LEr-contlnuea

PLEASANT sunny rooms for rent very reason
able: also house keeping rooms and basemens
rooms for rent; suitable Tor men 20 oacn IL IN.
,Iso room, free for a man 10 do chores Apply
at 1902 Golden Gate av,
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
ROOMS TO LEr-contInued

HAIGHT St. 494. cor. Fillmore-Sunny furnished
front rooms. hne location bath. gas and laun-
dry: $3.50 and $3.50.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02
ROOMS TO LET-continuea

DEARBORN place, Q. between Guerrero and Va
Iencia SITS. of 17th--Sunny front room. suitable
for or 2; with privilege of bath; newly fur
nj cd
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
New york MINING Stock.

" Totsi sale. for Ii. day, I,ss, 100 shares.
4Orfered.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
WISE GROOM SHOWS WHEY
smart Young Fellow Gets I'm Tele-
phone Booth, Thinking He IL
I'm the Elevator,

Two young persons who seemed to betray
by their bushes and hesitation that they
were a bridal pair, entered the lobby OF
an Omaha hotel one hot day last week and
asked for a room. The clerk was busy
and when he handed out a key and told
them to follow the bell boy up in the ele-
vator he paid no more attention to them.
The groom turned around and looked for
the elevator. 1t was not twenty feet away
with the door wide open, waiting for him,
but next to It was an open glass door. AMI
just to show his bride that he knew what
was what he walked to this door ana
motioned her to precede him IN. Then ne
carefully shut the door and waited. The
clerk was stiff busy at the desk and no one
else was paying any attention. The man
raped on the glass door several times and
looked puzzled. 1t was very hot and finally
he could stand II no longer. He rushed Out
and up to the desk, hopping his beady
brow and shouted
Say, when in thunder does your elevator
go up""
Whenever you say the word" calmly re-
Piled the clerk, but you have been in the
telephone booth, my friend"