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Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
Found Snakes Fighting In cupboar,

Rising Sun, Md. Sept. 2.-Mrs. Jo-
seph Cutler, of Liberty Grove, heard
a commotion in the lower section of a
cupboard in the kitchen, and on open
ing the door among the pots and pans
discovered black snake and a fat
headed viper In a furious combat, the
black snake appearing to be victorious.
Assisted by her daughter Helen and
armed with clubs they dispatched the
reptiles. The blacksnake measured
four and one-half feet, while the viper
measured three. A mouse hole In the
wall showed where they entered.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
Eirehua Burns Bio Factory.

Mt. Holly. N. j., Sept. 2-The plant
Of the Standard Shoe Manufacturing
company, one OF the largest industries
of this place, is believed to have been
of incendiary origin. One hundred
and fifty employees were thrown out of
work.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
Live stock Markets.

par prime. AA As5.so@s.as. HOGS higher;
prime heavies and mediums, $7.25;
heavy Workers, sT15@ T.20; light York
ers. $6,soQ6.so; pigs. $5;5oQs;1o:
wethers, S4500460; culls and com
mon, s2Ga;. spring lambs. $4,000;
veal calves, S60S.76.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
Chemist Blown to Atoms.

Niagara Falls. N. T.. Sept 2.-John
G. Clifford, president OF the United
Oxygen & Chemical company. was
blown to pieces at the plant Of the
company IN the presence Of his son
Roger. aged eighteen years. when a
s,ank Of oxygen charged 10 2200 pounds
%pIodsd. The boy was untujared.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
pota,o Ru,a stall rroIlex cars.

Bristol, Conn, Sept Potato bugs
m the rails at Lazy Lane stalled eight
trolley cars laden With excursionists
Bound to Lake Compounce. In spite of
the terrific slaughter the bugs held
possession of the tracks until the car
men could. sand the tracks
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
BASE BALL SCORES
Following Is the Result Of aan..
Played Yesterday.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Al New York-New York, 4: Am
letics, 3 (1st game; IL inningsj. Bst'
teries = Chesbro. Blair; vickers
Schreck
Athletics, 4; New York, 0 (ad sarna,
8 innings; darkness). Batteries -
Coombs, Blue; Manning, Sweeney.
At Washington - Washington G..
Boston, 0. Batteries-Smith, Hurhs.
Warner; Cicotte, Arellanes, DonoSna
At ST. Louis-Chicago, 13; 81. Loui.
8. Batteries-Smith, Sullivan; Crahsm
Bailey, Criss. Smith. '''i'
AT Detroit-Cleyeland, / Detroi, a
Schmidt
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
Standing of the cIubs.
TRi-sTATE LEAGUE,

At Johnstown = Wilaingsea, 5.
Johnstown, 8. Batteries-Hoch, Vein
berg; Neuer, Koepmann
AT Harrisburg Harrisburg, Ii:
Reading, 8. Batteries-Smith, Smith:
Emerson, Barton.
At Altoona-Altoona, 2; Trenton, /
Gst game). Batteries-Reisiing, Fran
bes: Mattern. Murray
Altoona, 2; Trenton, / Cad game)
Batteries-McKinney, Starnagle; Mat
thews, Murray.
At msport-Lancaster, 8: Wi
Transport, 6. Batteries-Moser, Grady:
Townsend, Stansberry.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
rwen,x-aeven Perish Wlth Bark.

Meath Wales Sept 2.--The British
bark Amazon for IqllkIue from Port
Talbot has been wrecked near the Iatf
ter port Only i've out OF her crew Of
thirty-two were saved. Six bodies al
ready have been washed ashore.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
swischmen Withdraw Grievances.

: Scranton. Pa, Sept 2.-The Lacka-
wanna switchmen on the Scranton
division voted almost unanimously to
withdraw their grievances. The vote
from the other divisions has not as yet
been received here.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
COUNTESS is ILL
szeehenyps Wife Gives Birth 70 Child
PrematureIy.

PrematureIy.
London, Sept 2.-The Countess Sze-
chenyi, who was Miss Gladys Wander
bilt, of New York, gave premature
birth to child, according to dispatch
to the Central News from Vienna
The child did not survive. The
countess is believed to be out Of dan
ger but her condition nevertheless
was reported as serious. She was mar
ried to the count in New York on
Jan. 27 last.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
The Weather.

Forecast for this section: Showers
and cooler today; tomorrow. fair;
fresh west brisk variable winds, be.
coming west
Bridgeton pioneer., 1908-09-03
BOAT UPSET.;
SEVEN DROWN
disaster 0Vertakes Sailing Party
10 Pen0bsc0t Bay.
OILY THREE WERE SAVED

sseop capsized When the Captain At
tempted to Tack, and All Were
Thrown into the Water-Were Re-
turning 10 Shore-Six Women, One
From Philadelphia, Were Drowned
Before Any of the Survivors Could
Reach Thsm-only Two Bodies Re-
S,vsred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
Honor for Stanton.

Secretary Taft's recommendation
that steps be taken for the erection
of monument in this city to the
memory Of the great Secretary Of
War, who was also a great War Sec
rotary, is attracting much and IA
vorable comment from the press Of
the country. Considerable surprise
is expressed over the fact that no
such monument exists here now. 1t
seems to have been the impression
that Stanton was so honord years
ago. The prOpriety and timeliness
Of Mr.. Taft's suggestion meets with
general Endorsement, among the
papers giving the project warm sup
port being the Philadelphia Public
Ledger, which SAYS
Ilncoln's Secretary OF War has been
long in coming into his own because of
certain eccentTicittes Of character calcu-
lated to cause him to be misunderstood,
but he was furnished with q fitting me-
mortal in Ohio a year or two ago, and
II ls right that Congress should now ap-
pTOpriate a sum Tor monument in the
city of Washington, where his great
work was done, and his remains are
buried"
A plain, blunt man, OF very positive
opinions, is likely to be the subject OF
Misunderstanding. Stanton was a.
Democrat who had entered Buchanan's
Cabinet at the last hour TO combat the
SeCesSiOnistS. Ho had abused Lincoln
publicly in his explosive way. but the
Republican President after convincing
himself that Simon Cameron was un-
equal to the proper discharge OF the du-
ties OF the War Department, and that
the man in view vas st heart ruggedly
loyal to the Union and whatever cause
he espoused, magnaninously made the
appointment 1t was happy hour FOR
the Government. No officer had such
responsible tasks, and none gave him.
self more devotedly ana honestly to the
service OF the Union. II his suggestions
were sometimes brutal and his manners
curt. his administration was at all
points free of disagreeable suspicion OF
anything not closely attached to the
public good. The Office needed this
tireless, infiexible man, and his valuable
services call for commemOration.
The present session of Congress
will probably not be able to do any
thing in the matter, but it is to be
hoped that the Secretary's words
will lead to suitable action at a no
late dav
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
Victory in the Gas Fight Is in Sight.

careful investigation of the situation in Congress and
the people of Wash
ingon accomplishment in the public interest
today fight against the
extortions started
behalf Of the legislation
members Of District
indeed
There members of both committees who
reply inquiries authorizes taking
apparent pushing the legislation and who disposed
doing nothing encourage
they proper. position
further them they will
be unbecomng District
bit of real lobbying for this legislation
disposition their attitude The
that the Monopoly recently made that
Congressional committees surrounded People commonly
speaking Monopoly
paper the Monopoly
Times this confident bluff
that the pending legislation receiving
of both committees likely
early in the session.
The truth is that there awakening
situation and needs of this District The whole question the
tai City understood before and is discussed
recognition of the
Washington lobbying They
ought plenty Monopoly by power
other pubervioe monopoly working
the people should opportunity
their position felt
Call Congressman you
in the interest of this District your experience
Monopoly The Times Take hand and help
time there viii be stopping the great
carried out will prevent cheapenng in this city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09

They 90 me wrong who say I come
no more
When once l knock and fail to find
you in;
For every day I stand outside your
door
And bid you wake, and rise to fight
and win
Wall not for persisted chances passed
away,
Weep not for golden ages on the
waue!
Each night burn the records OF the
day
At sunrise every soul is horn again.
When down in mire, wiring not your
hands and weep,
lend my arm to all who say II
can"
NO shame-faced Outcast ever sank so
deep
man.
Art thou a mourner7 Rise thee from
thy spell
Art thou a sinner? Sins may be for
given.
Each morning gives thee wings to See
from he'll.
Each night a star to guide thy fset
70 heaYen~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
FORCE EFFICIENT;
EQUIPMENT Is DISGRACE,
SAYS MAJOR SYLVESTER
Old Revolvers Used by Patolmen Give Assassns Great
Advantage Over the Men, He Says-Tells
of Other Needs.

free from unsanitary conditions these
efforts are unavailing. The health au-
thoriues. the police surgeons. and citi-
Eens' committees have condemned three
Of the houses in support OF the con
tinued contention that I have raised
during the last few years.
Ante-Bellum Prison.
''The Fourth precinct station is more
OF an ante-bellum prison than an up
to-dats police station. IND should be de-
moIished and replaced
The THIRD precinct station IS not only
an unEsnltary house. but the walls OF
The building are not Of that character
which would make tbs building secure
under eli conditions The rear lot on
which the stable is located IS above
grads and q decided menace. The sta
ton house is located T. q growing and
improved section, and should be IN
keeping With its surrounding"
In discussing the conditions of the
police stations Major Sylvester also
referred % the need OF modern cell
room IN the various houses.
For several years" he said, the de-
pertment has invtei attention 70 the
gloomy, iu-ventilated. unsanitsry cells
and cell corridors at several OF the sta
ton houses. They are not proper places
for the confinement of human beings
Indeed. when at times they are crowded
with unfortunates, the penalty for al
most any ordinary offsnse with which
any Of them might be charged IS under
gone BY restraint in one Of them
Humane Treatment Impossible.
They are cleaned and painted and
every conceivable thing is done 20 AZ
ford proper air and comfort 70 the prfs-
ouer, bur II Is impossible 70 accord
that humane and civilized treatment
which belongs 70 these dsss or prog
rssE-
Some OF the station houses have
modern cell corridors and cages, but
others have not Tbs First Second
Third. Fourth. Sixth. Eighth. and
Ninth precincts should he provided With
the latest OF these improvements in the
interests OF decency and humanity.
''One Of the solutions 20 the present
method Of handling prisoners con
tinued the Major. would be q central
police station in leu OF the present First
precinct affair. Placing prisoners in No
1 precinct station and subsequently
taking them to court for hearing. par
takes Of the imposing OF a duplicate
penalty. A modern building with the
latest improved places for the conhne-
ment OF prisoners, with an armOry
baths, and detention room for women
and sufficient office quarters should be
provided"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
Hope for Good Roads.

No more welcome tidings could
have been received by many resi-
dents Of the District of Columbia
than the strong declarations by
Governor Crothers, of Maryland, in
his inaugural address, and Governor
Swanson, of Virginia, in his mes
sage to the Assembly in support of
the good roads movement.
Neither Maryland nor Virginia
has had any right to be proud of
the condition of It's highways, fact
sadly potent not only to the auto
mobilists and horsemen Of the Dis
trict, but to the hundreds Of auto
tourists who have made the trip to
the National Capital by other means
than railroad trains.
The main line Of highway travel
between Washington and Whining
ton, Del, has the reputation es a
whole of being one of the worst
stretches in the country, while the
New York-to-Paris racers viii hard
b ~ encounter anything more heart
rending than some of the roads in
Virginia
Governor Crothers very properly
says Maryland is rich enough to
issue bonds to improve her roads,
and strengthens this by the sef-eyi-
dent assertion that better highways
mean an increase in values and the
taxable basis.
Governor Swanson proposes an
extension of the use Of convict
labor, and an equal division of cost
by which the State of Virginia will
give to every county sum equal to
that which the county will raise for
work on its roads.
Both plans are excellent, and each
is probably best suited to the State
In which it is proposed. The Dis
trict earnestly hopes that neither
will be rejected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
WiSter'S Great Men.

Owen Wister explains that he
spent many weeks preparing his
Harvard address on the unimpor-
lance of American teachers. 1t may
be remembered that the Philadelphia
novelist recently reported the dis
covery that nearly all the teachers
of the first rank were foreigners;
in fact, most of them were Ger
mans. His list Of accepted authori-
ties in this, that, and the other thing
read like a German who's Who
He conceded that a few men of mid
ding attachments in the intellectual
world resided on this side of the
Atlantic, and for the sake of cour-
tesy he mentioned one or two Har-
ward professors as worthy of pass
ing notice. But, on the whole, he
found Americans largely gifted in
the production OF subways, sky
: scrapers, musical comedies, car
toons, steel, interviews with trav-
eIers arriving at New York, cham
pion athletes, and millionaires.
Those who assailed Mr. Wister
and called him a typical Philadel-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09

There Is absolutely nothing IN the
present relations Of the United States
and Japan to justify the als-u1ist tone
which much recent comment has adopt
ed. especially IN the European press
This statement can be made on the
highest authority, as the result of spe-
ciaI inquiry. Several things have re-
Gently conspired to give concern lest the
relations between the two countries may
be drifting toward an impasse IN the
matter Of the negotiations looking TO
restriction Of japanese immigration 20
the United States.
Especially has the disposition OF Euro
pean newspapers and certain diplomatic
and military authorities abroad 10 put
the worst possible phase on the inter
national situation between the two great
powers Of the Pacific been calculated to
cause worry. It has had that effect 20
a considerable extent, and fears have
lately been expressed that conditions
might presently reach & situation pre-
senting the aspects Of new crisis.
Conditions Help Rumors.
Several things coming closely together
have contributed to this revival Of
fears. Not the least Of these has been
the repeated intimation. In connection
with the discussion OF defects IN the
American navy, that some international
relations Just at this time made the
President and his advisers especially
anxious that the American navy should
not be given a bad name before the
world. Naval people have suggested
constantly that one reason for the
Presidents determination not to permit
the navy to be muckralSed and under
valued was that he did not propose
that any foreign power should be led TO
the impression that this is a good tine
to strike America because there IS de-
moralization IN the country's first line
Of defense. This naval quarrel, and the
constant repetition OF this suggestion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
Coming to TheaterS

The San Carlo Grand Opera Com
pany commences its one week engage
ment at the Belasco Monday evening
the 18th instant. Mr.. Russell viii give
POnchieIli's melOdiOus opera. La Clio
conda-" The cast viii include Lewis
Constantine, the famous Spanish tenor;
Madame Jane NOria, an American dra-
matte soprano, who has established
great reputation in the principal Euro
pean cities and until recently has been
singing at the Paris Opera House; Nine.
OHtzks, whose name is so familiar 70
American operagoers and who has fro
quenuy sung at the Metropolitan, and
Raymond BLANCHARD, OF Theatre Royal.
Madrid. a baritone with a voice OF ex-
eeptional quality. On Tuesday evening
'RigolettO' Will be given with Victor
Maurel and Alice Nielsen and Carlo
DAM IN the cast. This Will be Victor
MaureIs fareE ell tour in the United
States. Wednesday Inatiree5 ''Caval-
leria" and "Pagliacci;" Wednesday
night. Aida Thursday, Garment -
Friday, ''TraYiata;'' Saturday z at
inee. aida" The engagement closes
Saturday night with Lucia"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
The Prosperous South.

Two governors in Southern States
have just borne remarkable testi-
mOny to the great prosperity that
has come to the South within recent
years-Crothers of Maryland and
Swanson Of Virginia.
Governor Swanson points out in
his message to the Virginia Assem-
bly, that the State has a surplus of
more than s72E. 900, not a paper sur
plus, but q real one. The excess Of
revenues during the next two years
is expected to increase this amount
to s1,s7O,OOO. There is danger In
this situation, however, and he
sounds this note of warning:
wish TO impress upon you the neces-
sity for strict economy and the utmost
care IN the expenditure OF public money.
A plethorio treasury invariably excites
the scheming and greedy; and rigorous
scrutiny and the utmost hrmness are
required to protect II from their insis-
tent demands.
This surplus should not be squandered
by weakly yielding TO the doubtful
claims OF the clamOrOus, but should be
used TO further the progressive policy
OF Improvement and betterment inaugu-
rated by the las General Assembly.
Governor Crothers in his inaugu-
ration address refers to the fact
that the State is out of debt, which
Is always a. contamination devoutly
to be wished.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
COMMISSIONERS QUIT
JOB OF HAULING ASHES

Having done their own ash collecting
for three months. the Commissioners
have advertised for bids for the wcrk,
which will be opened in the District
building, January Is This is the first
time IN its history that the District
government entered upon the business
of collecting ashes. and while the service
has been generally satisfactory, there
have been numerous complaints con
corning the street cleaning department
stables in the alley between Mint. and
Tenth, and N, n and. o streets. north
west
Protest was made against the gather
ing OF men and horses in that vicinity,
and a petition signed by twenty resi-
dents and property owners was forward
ed the Commissioners recently asking
that they abate the nuisance.
John t. TwOhey, Superintendent OF
Street Cleaning. said today that now
that the ash collection Is to be given TO
private contractors. there VIII be no
necessity for 90 many wockmen and
teams assembling in the vicinity OF the
stable, and therefore no reason for COM
plant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
RELATIONS WITH JAPANESE
NOT CRITICAL, AS RUMORED

following Immediately upon the with
dPawal OF the japanese ambassador,
and at a time when the feet is well on
its way 20 the Pacific, has been regard
ed as peculiarly unfortunate Utter
ances Of some public men Of the far
West have accentuated in the minds or
many people the possibilities that the
situation may be serious
Nothing In Rumors-
Therefore the inquiry has been ad-
dressed 10 the best authority on these
subjects, and drew forth the prompt
assurance that there IS absolutely moth
ing in the Japanese-AmeHcan situation
to Justify fears Of an impending crisis.
II is true that negotiations are stu
in progress between TIE TWO countries
relative TO adjustment OF the oifncuIt
problem OF japanese coming 70 the
United States But these are being
conducted on both sides with the great
est frankness, with full consideration
by each government OF the difficulties
Of the others position, and with mu-
tJaI determination not to permit any
pressure either Of extreme opinion at
home or OF nagging comments IN other
countries 10 force the situation to
point where trouble might develop
The talk Of the Continental and Brit
fish cafes and clubs is not taken Sc
riOusly BY any OF the responsible people
concerned IN the negotiations It is
set down at its actual value, which
is declared to be nothing.
That the President would veto any
Japanese exclusion leg1sis ton calcU-
lated TO inture the sensi biliues OF Japan
is well understood. That the Tokyo
government Is earnest in its wish 70
reach satisfactory terms and that ne
gctiations have reached a point where
there IS no room for serious doubt OF
their satisfactory conclusion, is just as
well known IN informed circles. The
voyage OF the feet 70 the Pacific Is
confidently expected TO prove q mission
of peace and good will II IS not mis-
understood by Japan. and nliscOnstruC-
lions OF Il by outsiders are not going
to hamper the efforts OF the two coun-
tries first concerned in getting together.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09

success in the literary field are what
he terms accidents but the world
win continue to term it judiciOus
selling of the opportunity.
Success as an author is not much
different from that In any other
vocation. Few OF the successful au-
thors of today started out with the
hope of achieving greatness. They
discovered the opportunity at the
proper moment, and it made thsm-
There are many today who have
been George AIDES, Sarah Bern
hardts, Bishop Potters, or Joseph
H. Choates, but they failed to see
the opening when it was presented.
Successful men may be like Mr..
AIDE calls himself-"a accidents"
opportunity had much to do with it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
$4,000 FOR SCHOOLS
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Jan. 9-The Mont
gomery county school commissioners
and large delegation Of citizens will
appear before the Maryland Legislature
in few days for the purpose Of hav-
ing a bill introduced and passed bond
ing the county for the sum Of $4,000
FOR the purpose Of erecting several new
school buildings.
This measure has been advocated sew
eral times, but, heretofore, has been
met with serious opposition Now. from
indications, those interested feel assured
Of It's passage.
Several movements are also on foot
for the issue Of bonds in the sum of
$4,000 for the purpose Of matchmaking
the county roads, This Is being met
with a great deal of opposition, and
from present indications no such Dill
will ever pass the Maryland Legislature
for Montgomery county. The farming
element claims that this bill has been
conceived by the automobile contin-
g.ncy, and they are prepared, so far
rs it lies in their power, to object 10
any legislation for the benefit Of the au-
Eomobile owners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-09
SCIENCE OF Ia WMAKLNG
MADE SIMPLE As 4. B. G
BY THE HOUSE GEMIUSES

In the making OF laws there is much
science
The House OF Representatives gave a
gilt-edge exhibition Of this fact yester-
day afternoon. The members put rings
around the art of enacting legislation.
They made it look as simple as pre-
digested food. It didn't trouble them
at ali They have It down to such a
point that they don't even have to think
about It.
The matter before the House was the
bfi for the revision Of the laws. A
reading OF the bulky bill. which has been
prepared by the Committee on the Re
vision Of the Laws after ten years of
hard work, was in progress No MEM
her of the House, save those on the
committee, knew what was IN the bill.
And they didn't care. The clerk Eead
the bill. The members sat in the cloak
rooms and told good stories. On the
floor Of the House there were ten or
twelve men who were using the golden