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The Washington times., 1908-02-28
DEMANDS SOBRIETY
AMONG FIREHEN
Chief Belt Recommends
Strict Regulation on
Drinking lntOXicants.

With the statement that from January
l. 1907, to January s. 1913, nine members
OF the Fire Department have been
charged with being under the influence
or liquor. Chief W. 7. Belt has recon-
mended TO the Commissioners thar all
applicants for appointment 10 the Fire
Department be required to make affi-
cavit that they have not indulged in
any spirituous, malt or Intoxicating
liquors for at least six months prior
10 the hlling Of such application
Chief Belt recommends also thac be-
fore any person be appointed for service
IN the Fire Department that they lie
required 20 sign a pledge 10 totally alb
stain from the use OF all intoxicating
liquors for a period of five years from
The date of his appointment, with the
understanding that any violation os the
pledge will result In immediate dis
mfssal
Sections 6 ana Z. article L. of the
rules and regulations governing the Fire
Department say the chief, are designed
10 prevent OVerlndulgence in LIQUOR
BY the members and officers OF the de-
pIrLmenJ. but the increase in the Hlrul-
Der OF violations would indicate THAI thA
penalties imposed have not been suf-
fciently severe to discourage the prac-
tice.
He says that the action proposed bv
him IS necessary in order that the Fire
Department may at all times have sober
and reliable men for the performance
OF its important work. He SAYS that in
yestigaton shows that the new mem
hers OF the department are responsible
for the great majority OF these offenses-
and il is toward such members that the
OF the Commissioners Is di-
rected.
Commissioner Macfarland today ap-
proved Chief Belts recommendation
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Low pressure is the rule this morn
4ils "Itn very much unsettled conditions
except In the South Atlantic Stqtes
where the weather Is clear with rSn3,
iaratively high pressure.
Ihere were light local rains and snow
east Of the Mississippi river, exccpt i'm
re extreme South. but in the West
Ilere was no precipitation, except in
montana and the Pacific States.
IL is much colder in the Atlantic
states, the lower lake region. Montana
ana wyoming, and warmer in tho Mis-
Sissippi and Missouri valleys and the
Southwest.
mere VIII be rain tonight or Satur-
GAY IN the east Su!f ana western por-
don OF the South Atlantic States; snow
tohlsnI and snow or rain Saturday In
thc Ohio valley and lower lake region.
extending by night into the Middle At
lautic States
q, temperatures win rise generally On
Saturday
steamers departing today for Eu-
ropean ports will have fresh westerly
winds with fair weather 10 the Grand
Banks
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
IN THE HOUSE.

a concurrent resolution inviting the
other nations OF the world to send
representatives to the International
Congress oa tuberculosis in Washing
ton next September was adopted.
A resoluticl from the Committee on
Rules was adopted excepting from a
point of order the provision in the
military appropriation bill increasing
the pay of enlisted men in the army.
The Committee on Naval Affairs re-
ported a bill for the fortihcation of
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, at a cost Of
S3.OO5.O00.
Representatives Of railroad employees
spoke before the Committee on Ju-
dietary in favor Of an employers liza
bility bill
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
What Congress Did
II; THE SENATE.

The Senate District Committee reported
favnrably the Wllyta bill to amend
The law authorizing the Baltimore and
Washington TTansi. Company to enter
the District.
Senator Lodge reported fayOrab!y from
the Philippines Committee the bill TO
relieve the Philippine islands from the
cOastwise shipping laws
Senator SmOot addressed the Senate in
favor Of the Aldrich currency bill.
It was decided on adjournment today
to convene next on Monday.
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
SEWER BID ACCEPTED.

The Commissioners have accepted the
bid Of $6lO5 submitted by the Ameri-
can Sewer Pipe Company, Of PittsblIrg
IoI furnishing terra-cOtta sewer Dins
70 the District The other bidders yvera
1ne National File PTnOffnEe COmpaDV
A.amond Brothers, a. Mob. Porter pat
kSn LAY Manufacturing Company. and
William W, Clarke & Son.
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
OIL TRUST FACES
SECOND BIG SUIT

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 2s-District
Attorney Sullivan has just filed Il suit
against the Standard Oil Company in
the local Federal courts, similar 20 that
IN St. Louis, summoning the company
to appear March 9.
The Federal suit at ST. Louis is 20
compel the dissolution of the trust and
until today was one OF the most serious
actions brought against the Standard
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
FOREIGN MEN MAY FIGHT
UNDER BANNER OF JAPAN

TOKYO. Feb. 2S.-Japan. which has
never before permitted foreign soldiers
10 leyht Under her tanners. is prepared
now 10 accept tile services of men from
other lands. The new army and navy
regulations make provision relative to
the person and property of foreign Of
ucerS ana men 50 employed.
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
MoRMONs SENT 10 IAIL.

GENEVA, Switzerland. Feb. 2S.-The
American Mormons who were arrested
recently at Chur have been sentenced
to serve three days I'm prison After
ward they viii be expelled from Switze--
land for preaching polygamy.
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
sI.a5 to Baltimore and Return

Every Saturday and Sunday via PennsyI-
vania Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except the Congressional Limited"
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
Go to FLORIDA ard Carolina Resorts

Via Seaboard Air Line Three daily
trains. elegantly equipped with Pullmans
and dining cars. Ofhce. 1921 Pa. ave-
Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
Wlfe'S Testimony Will
Help to Clear Him, De-
clare Frenchman'S
Legal Advisers
CarkinS Said to Have
Fired Five Shots at
Sisters huS-
band.

PARIS. Feb. ZS.-When the expected
arrest is made Of Paul Roy on charge
OF numbering his DrOther-in-Iaw, George
A Caricins, at Newington, n. H.. last
January, there is no doubt he will DO
fully prepared with his defense.
That he expected such a charge TO Do
made against him seems proven by the
fact that he engaged both 4Iaitre Aubln
and NJ. GorOn. respectively his attorney
and detective. almost Immediately on
his return from tie United States. and
both have been working on the case
Tor several weeks.
They have worked effectively. TOO, ana
seem 10 know as much about the case
as the American authorities. Roy HIM
self refuses 10 give out further inter
views. but Aubin and GorOu speak With
considerable freedom for him.
Says Wife VIII Help Him.
The detectives opinion is that. despite
her accusation against Roy, his wife's
testimony OF itself will clear The young
Frenchman Of murder,
lie points out that In Mrs Rows af-
fi9ayit, made at Portsmouth. \. H.,
yesterday, 1t is positively stated that
the woman saw Carkins draw a re-
volver as she left the room where the
two men were quarreling, that he rested
the barrel or the weapon on the arm OF
chdlr, and that moment after she
had passed outside the doorway she
ncar1 lHO shots, following which Car
hlns staggered out, saying he mad been
shot GOTon also has POSITIVE statements
from NeWlngJOu JhaI the nve bullets
Carkins is alleged 10 have Iired nave
been found IN tue wall OF the room back
OF the SPOT where Roy and his wife
agree the latter Was standing
As the detective sees u. TINS evidence
couclusively proves his client 70 have
been attacked and 10 have hred in self
defense. He thinks the case Nil never
get beyona French examining magls-
trate,
Explain Shots in Back.
The defense's explanations Of Car
kiEs being shot in the back is that the
American was making for a doorway,
firing as he went. and Roy's shot struck
him as he turned TO leave.
Maitre Aubin has copies Of American
records showing that Carkins was born
August 3. 1875, the son Of George O.
and Grace E. Carlzins. He has been able
10 find no record OF Lillian CarIius'
birth. but has statements from neigh
fOrs Of the Carkins family that she was
born IN 1871.
The lawyer and detective b-tb say
they have heari no expression from
Roy concerning his Wlfers announce
meut that she viii immmediateIy eus
Tor divorce They EalI attention n0W
ever, TO the fact that the Roy family
as already been planning TO secure
French decree nuIhfying the lna--
riage and say they are sure there
viii be no defense TO auv suit Mrs
Roy may begin
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
GIacia Gala
Admits Brother
DreW Revolver

PORTSMOUTH. n. H, Feb. 2S.-If the
warrant that goes TO Paris for the ar
rest and extradition Of Paul E. Roy for
the murder Of his brother-in-law, George
a. Carkins, contains as many versions
OF Carkins' death as are attributed to
Continued on Eleventh Page.)
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
Bombs Thrown at Shah
Kill Three Outriders;
COnSpiratOrS Escape
Missiles Dropped From
HouSetop on Empty
Motor Car.
First Report Sends Rul-
er'S Carriage Hurry.
ing to Palace.

TEHERAN, Persia, Feb. 2s.-Two
bombs were thrown at the shah of
Persia as he drove through the
streets today. The ruler escaped
unhurt, but three of his outriders
were killed, and twenty-one persons
were injured. The would-be assas-
sins escaped.
But for the fact that the Shah,
against whom many threats have re-
Gently been made, had taken the
precaution to send a closed motor
car ahead of his own carriage, there
is little doubt he would have been
killed.
The Washington times., 1908-02-28

High water tOday...-............5. BIB n m
Ihgh water tomorrow.5:50 am. SIS IN
Low wafer tomorrow. .12;07 AIN, I2:15 pm,
The Washington times., 1908-02-28
Awaited Ruler on Housetop.

The conspirators were awaiting
him on the roof Of a house.
So narrow is the street in which the
outrage was committed that il was
necessary TO Go little more than drop
the explosives from the top OF the
building.
1t is explained that the pIotters sup
posed the Shah was ia the motor. and
The two bombs were thrown in rapid
succession as fl passed their hiding
place.
The first exploded in the air, but the
second fell almost underneath the car
and burst with yeTrinc violence. The
motor was blown TO bits and the guards
ana spectators VINO lined the streets
were hurled in heaps.
Escaped Over Roofs.
The door of the house was instantly
broken open by the police, but while the
building was being ransacked the would
be murderers had reached another roof
and fed
The driver of the Shah's carriage had
quickly pulled up at the first report
and the vehicle. surrounded by guards.
was driven aL TOP speed 10 the palace
llts ruler mas been at swords points
with large element of his SUBJECTS
Tor some time as a result OF his efforts
70 set aside the. constitution granted by
his predecessor, The attempt was re-
Gently abandoned. the disorders which
had been raging in many Persian cities
subslded, and it was supposed that the
trouble was over.
The Washington times., 1908-02-28

tCon'lnued on Eleventh Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

Railway Agents.

Please inform me whether the Tide.
water is now The Virginian Railway.
and give address OF purchasing agents
Of that road and of the Pennsylvania
Railway. L. J. C.
1t is. The last Railway Pocket List
gives no purchasing agent for this
road. Write to Mr.. II. Fernstrom. Chief
Engineer, Norfolk, Va. and he will put
the letter into the proper channel. The
purchasing agent for the Pennsylvania
is Mr.. D. S. Newhall. General Offices
of Pennsylvania Railway. Philadelphia.
pa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Mayors SALARY.

Tom johnson or other representative
MAYORS receive? W. N. r.
The salary OF the mayor OF a city
is SO often changed in amount that
It is not safe to trust any general list.
II your interest Is strong enough to
warrant the trouble. write to the Clerk
of the City Council in such cities as
You desire to investigate and he will
doubtless mail you the last reports
from which you may find the matter
you want.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

to be given here. We have many
times given the information that State
Auditor. Richmond. Va, was the ad-
dress OF the official in charge of Con-
federate pensions. and that he would
cause to be sent all information and
take charge OF all applications for
pension
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

a OuotnfIon.
Where may find the poem out OF
which come these lines,
Like the leaves OF the forest when
Summer Is green.
were seen.
and is the incident historical or what?
A. v. A.
sennacherib. King Of Assyria. In
reded Palestine about 500 B. c. to re-
duce the Jews under Hezekiah to re-
newed submission. See I'd Kings, chap
ter is. In one night. either by pesti-
lence or by some more alarming cause.
his army lost $4,000 men and he broke
camp and fed. The verses you quote
come from Byron's description OF the
incident. poem with the title 'Thc
Destruction OF Sennacherib."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
MEMOIR AND MEMORIALS OF GEN
T ERAL ELISHA FRANKLIN PAXTON.

1 fff by JO1n tIaSLOn. i4It
Neale Publishing Company q
On September 21st 1868, Genera
Robert u. Lee. commanding the Army
of Northern Virginia. made this report
Many valuable officers and men r, e
full discharge OF duty. Among the
former. BrIgadier-Gereral Paxton fell
spieuous courage in tho ass assault on the
cnemy's works at Chancellorsville."
In his foreword Mr. Paxton say1:
49,. The Memoir Is a sketch OF Gem
eral Paxton's life contained in J, the
narrative connecting the letters. The
Memorials are the letters themselves
and # + t. them
In publishing the letters of his dis
tinguished father. Mr.. Paxton has
fendered a service to Christian man.
hood. General Paxton was an intrepid
loved and trusted commander. and 1t
is well that the world know him for
what he wns-an earnest man. devoted
to his country.
letters toll the whole brave soldier
story. adding only such biographical!
detail as was necessary to give the
letters their proper setting. AS they
WeIe sMIllle1l .fIEOII1 .CdIHD anu lIOIt
field they remain. and the man speaks
for himself.
JANET OF THE DUNES. BY Har-
riet 7. Comstock. Little, Brown
ers. s1.6O.
The scene of this hook is laid on the
dunes Of Long Island in and around
t 4 summer homes 1, Of a colony of Of
adopted daughter OF Captain Billy, Of
the lifc-saving service. The book
situations are well managed, and the
love story is interestingly told. The
ing. Janet's parentare, and the account
OF the storm In which the tragedy OF
Maud Grace's life ended keep the
attention riveted on the In
cidents leading up to the climax.
THE CLIPPINGS OF DUsKY MIKE.
BY Bin TanRy. The Dietz Print
This quaint little book is dedicated
by the author to Judge John j. Crutch-
field. 1t has a characteristic introduce
liams, the closing paragraph OF which
says.
ton. perhaps because as student OF
Auman nature. deeply interested in ali
It's. phases and variations I have stud
led Bill with some attention. He isn't
a song bird or game bird, or crea-
ture of shining plumage, and do him
the justice to say that he neither struts |
nor crows. His output is just the
of a harmless. homely. humble
dusty sparrow, chirping. because he
sparrow that might have
been any OF these other birds II nature
and circumstances had been but a
little kinder"
One of the most characteristic of
bill Tansy's poems turns on Municipal
Politics." and the concluding stanza
says:
80 them that thinks they knows it
Can save their good advice:
We've got the campaign sailed down,
An the schedule workin' nice.
$50 NUNS the word. be keerful. boys.
Well now adjourn sine die.
An go and call the grafters UP
An issue out the pie"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

Please give me the present address
Of the editor Of the suspended South
ern Magazine. A
Mr.. L. w. Tyus, West Point, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Pronunciation.

Please tell me whether the noun
address" is accented on the first or
on the last syllable. SALESMAN.
On tho )ac
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Sunday.
Poems Wanted.

We have requests for the following
and hope some one may send copy.
Three Saints, George Washington. Saint
Valentino and The Ground Hog, Gag
nostice." "Wait Till the Sun Shines.
Nellie and The Stamp Filtration
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
a new department in Cookery" under
the direction of Caroline French Ben.
ton and Marion Harris Neil.

f. F
a drawing by Alice Barber stephens
Illustrating The Whole Family"
rakes the frontispiece for the Feb.
ruary number OF Harper's Bazaar. FASH
ions for 1908, including hints on sim
pie winter blouses. smart dress ac-
cessories and suggestions for leconoml-
cal dressing, are discussed by Marie
Olivier and illustrated by Ethel and
Guy Rose and A. M. Cooper. Mrs. Bes-
sic Berry Grabowski. OF this city, has
very Instructive article dealing with
Canvas Work on Blouses.'
In the Craftsman Magazine for Feb
ruary. the editor, Gustav Stickley, dis
cusses the question Of how the govern
lnent could aid in bringing about a
necessary reform in the industrial sys-
tenn OF this country. Giles Edgerton
raises the inquiry as to whether
younger American painters are Great
ing American national art. and Camp
bell Mcleod writes most interestingly
OF "Evangeline's town, where the
Acadian lovers met" Grace p. Ward
has short article concerning Ghost
Bouquets" and the issue generally IS
an excellent one. f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

Richmond Author.
Who wrote that book published
some twenty years ago giving tho
story of the details of the life OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

The editors budget for the Februa-
~ Dellneator turns on the Woman
roism of trained nursing, some sewing
machine frauds, and contains unique
Valentine Day suggestions. Mrs. Bur-
ton Harrison's serial, 1.-The Count and
the Congressman" Is continued in this
Issue. in which also appears THE De-
lineator Child-Rescue Campaign" and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
RICHMOND SUNDAY FEBRUARY

Confederate soldier? Is 1t reliable, ana
where may 1t be got? w. -
Hon. Carlton Mccarthy, present
Mayor OF Richmond. 1t is. Your book
seller can supply It.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
The Day OF Ashes.

Please Inform me what day of the
week was April 8. 1855, on which
Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Old Coins.

There are letters from "A. B. NJ,
w. j. G., N. L. a.. and Spot, asking
about old coins. None listed has pre-,
MUM price enough to warrant taking
any trouble about 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Miraculous Spring.

Is there any truth In the story that
when the Federal prisoners were
for water in Andersonville
prison. fountain burst forth from
the ground? If the story Is true. what
is the explanation, FLOYD.
Tho story Is not true,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Senrs, ROcbucl< Co.

am Informed that the firm OF
Sears, Roebuck Co. is In difficulty in
the courts for dishonest dealings. T
have been customer8of this firm and
am Interested to know the facts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

Country. The ratio Of city residents
to the whole is growing larger. Over
the entire United States about so per
cent. Of the people now live in the
country districts. Locally. this compa-
rison varies greatly. In Rhode Island
but per cent. of the people live in
the country. In the Southern States,
the average is about to 1 in favor
Of the country. and It is largest OF all
in Indian Territory where above "a
per cent. Of the people are country
folks. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
A Probe III.

Please give me the answer to tho fol-
lowing problem. do not care for tho
work. Tho deck OF n vessel IL IL feet
above water and may Just bio seen
from lighthouse go feet high. How
far apart are thcyE ROBESON,
4 1870 miles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
magazine Notes.

The February Lippincott's complete
novel is by Marie Van Worst, and is
entitled "The Woman He Loved"
Special articles are contributed by DR..
George l.. Walton, Harold Susman and
Ezra Rrudno: short stories. by Tom
Mason, La Sale Corbett Pickett,
Ninna Thomas Antrim. VIII L. Com
fort Elsie Singmaster and William r.
Lighton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Toll OF the Coal-Pit," by Edgar
Forbes.

N. c. wyeth's drawing to accompany
Frederick Palmer's Story, For tho
Honor Of the Balloon Corps" forms
the frontispiece Of the February scriD-
ner, and the first OF four papers on
South America, written by Arthur
Ruhl, and called "Santiago: The Me-
tropolis OF tho Andes makes inter-
esting reading. w. Herbert Dunton
pl eAents some excellent illustrations
for BENJAMIN Thorne Gilberts story,
"MY Lady Of the CanNOn.n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

A painting by Howard Pyle empha-
sizes the. merit of Percevnl Gibbons
Donna Victorin," and presents vivid
of Harper's Magazi,le. In the list Of
short stories contributed this month,
The Ambassador by George Hib-
bard. and THE Accident" by Fanny
kemble Johnson, are especially note
worthy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

So far as we are aware. this house
is now and has always been considered
entirely reliable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Patriotic Association.

VIII you inform me who Is the head
OF the American Flag Association?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Naval Guns.

Naval Guns.
Can you inform me what is the
strongest gun in our navy and what
Is its range? Also how far off would
this gun be effective against the best
armor. and what is the cost OF firing
the gum INTEREST.
Our most powerful gun is the H.
inch. and It's range is $1,000 yards.
The projectile will penetrate the side
belt of the latest ship under construc-
tion-it has II inches OF armor-at
$500 yards. and the cost OF each round
Is about $780,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

Charles II. Holder. g. w. Burton, J.
NJ. Elliott and r. a. Wynne have co.'s
Elaborated to present most attractive
picture Of the South California coun-
try. Their article Is headed I'm VIM
ter's Outdoor Land" It Is most at
tractively told and illustrated. Brad
ford Leavitt, minister Of the First Uni
tartan Church in San Francisco. has
drawn a prose picture OF "San Fran
cisco as It Is" and Bourbon Wilson'S
story. When the Wires Were Down..
Is illustrated with drawings by Gil
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Spccial nnd Exnecinl.

L
Will you be good enough to inform
me whether the words especial" and
special" may be used synonymousiy?
r.
They are SO used. but-much as in
the case OF vocation" and 'avoca-
tion"--the average usor pays little at
tention to propriety. Special" is the
favorite because it Is the shorter term,
and the Individual and the lexicon
idea being that the two. are inter,
changeable like encyclopaedia" and
encyclopaedia" or "scutcheon" and "es-
cutcheon." 1t would be allowable to
adopt the shorter. Special" however,
means belonging to a particular class
or species. Especial" means selected
from that class, and. so. In the Ian
guage OF Mr.. Weller. 1t is more
meantnger word"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02
Amount OF Milk.

= Amount OF MIX. - n
Where may + find statement OF the
total amount OF milk produced In the
United States? a. n.
In the Census OF 1900 is the latest
report. The number OF gallons is q
72S,5S3,3b0.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-02

The Worlds Work for February dis
plays for it's frontispiece new full
page portrait of Mr.. kipling, the
first writer of English to receive the
Nobel prize for literary achievement.
Other specially noteworthy contribn-
lions TO the magazine are Safeguard
ing Trust Companies" by c. M. Keys;
american Teaching Around the
World" by Edgar Allen Forbes: what
Germany Can Teach U.s." by Robert
Haven schauffler. and 1.-THE Human