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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
SOLDIER KILLED
BY TROLLEY CAR
Funeral Announcement De-
ferred Awaiting News
From Relatives.

Fellow-soldiers will bury John Moore,
an aTtiueTyman. who was last night
killed by trolley car near Fort Myer,
Va, IN Arlington tomorrow. II his rels-
lives in Indiana do not claim the body
An inquest may be held in the case this
afternoon.
Moore's body was removed from
Georgetown University Hospital to Fort
Nyer this morning.
At Fort Myer il was learned Moore
had been stationed there about six
months. He was a good worker and
soldier. and popular with the members
Of Battery d, Third Field Artillery. 10
which he had been assigned. For the
last week he had been on kitchen de-
tail in the battery's quarters, and left
the garrison on pass last night about Z
O clock.
Last c, ming he was with 4 number OF
friends I'm Georgetown until 10 O'Clock.
when he started 10 walk 10 Fort Nver
At the Intersection OF Cherrydale road
and the Arlington and Falls Church
trolley line. a very dark spot he STUN
bled in front of west-bOund train No 81
and was almost instantly killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
WANTED TO BE ALONE;
LEFT HOUSE FOR WOODS

BOSTON. April 81 simply wanted
10 be alone for little while" was the
reason Miss Emma Branitz gave today
when asked why she disappeared from
the private house in Braintree where
she had been sent for rest and quiet
The young woman. who is a daughter
OF Col Albert BTanitz. OF Cleveland,
was found late last night wandering
the woods near North Weymouth. and
brought to Boston today
Miss BTanitZ seems rational enough
today. but can tell little about her ex-
perience. Although weak from eX-
posture and lack OF food. her health
has not suffered much.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
BOOKRAEER'S SENTENCE
IS UPHELD IN COURT

The original sentence OF Louis Pfelnfer
for conducting handbook was upheld
today. when Pfeifer was brought into
the United State Police Court after the
Appellate Court had rejected an appeal
taken oy PfeiTer from the District Po-
lice Court. The prisoner viii now nave
10 serve sentence or three months in
Jail and pay a fire OF 500 or in default
u paying the fine serve an additional
six months in Jail
When arraIgned in the Police Court.
Pfeifer was found guilty OF conducting
a handbook IN Tenth street. He took an
appeal 10 the Appellate Court. which. a
few days ago. sustained The decision OF
the lower court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
Died

ALEXANDER-On Wednesday. April s, 1905
at , o'clock a m. MARY G., widow OF
Dr. William F. Alexander. OF Charles
Town. W. Va. in her seventy ninth year
Funeral from residence OF James II. Sa-
vile. 1920 Seventeenth street northwest
Friday. April 10. at p. Interment p-i-
vate-
CCharIes Town. w. Va, and Newark. y J.
ii papers please copyD
CLARKE-On Wednesday. April & 1905 at
1915 D. m. ALFRED p CLARKE aged
tWenty-one years. son % ". J. T. and :
r Clarke, az his residence. 1142 + street
northwest.
Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. IBterment private. Il
Wednesday. April g 1903
at 4-sO a. m. MARY c. ALEXANDER
widow OF the late Dr. William F. AIexan-
der. OF Charles Town. W Va, aged seventy
eight years and seven days.
Notice or funeral hereafter.
(Charles Town. ". Va. and Newark, ". J.,
papers please copyD apS-5t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
WANT BOARD OF CONTROL
FOR ASYLUMS AND PRISONS

SPRINGFIELD. H., April 9--After q
thorough investigation into methods and
conditions OF asylums and prisons, the
committee appointed by the General As
semhly to report on the institutions is
preparing a final statement that will
recommend the substitution of a board
Of control made up OF five salaried COM
missiOners for the seventeen sets OF
trustees now mana ging the affairs OF
the States charitable and correctional
institutions. as one central purchasing
point. where bids will be received for
stitutions.
Experts will be hired to safeguard the
interests Of the State in buying food
supplies. IL the plan is adopted. Other
recommendation will be the abolish
ment of solitary confinement and other
severe means Of Furnishing and dis
ciplining inmates OF penal Institutions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
.HISGEN. OF BAY STATE,
HEARST'S CANDIDATE

That Thomas l. Hisgen. or Massa-
chuSetts, viii be the candidate Of the
Hearst Independent Party for Presi-
dent this year is positively stated by
James h Mcclure, Hearst heuten-
ant and three times Democratic mayor
of Syracuse, y. Y, who IS in Wash
ington today
Mr.. Hisgen was the independent can
didate for governor Of Massac husetts
last fan and pOlled more votes than
the regular Democratic candidate. He
is wealthy. and for some years has
conducted a successful warefare against
the Standard Oil Company in New
England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
Deaths.

Geo sc W. Joyce. 81 years. 1871 Bit
more street.
John J. McGinniss, 81 years, 25o2 I street
northwest
Ethel Humer. 3 years. Grant Park.
p. c.
Elmira. 2. BiSlOw- Manning. 50 years,
1910 Massachusetts avenue northwest.
Catherine Beach, % years, Providence
Hospital
Henriette Cockrell, Sc years. 101I Four
and-a-half street southwest
Robert II. Gray, 80 years. L. 5. Soldiers
Home, D. G.
William ErdmRnn. s months, 917 Barry
place.
Joseph McKun2, months, Founding
Hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
PRESIDENT LEWIS LEAVES
FOR MINERS CONVENTION

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April s-Presi-
dent Tom Lewis. OF the United Mine
Workers OF America. left here AZ mid
night for Springfield. III. on an invitation
OF The Illinois Miners 10 ASST ia the
work Of the convention IN session there.
and TO use his influence with the Illinois
operators 4 participate in the Toledo
conference next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
Marriage Licenses.

Willie .. Moss and Ruth f. clay. Rich
m0nd. Va.
Joseph Palmer. ChrystaI Hill, Va, and
Lila NJ Bourne. Richmond Va
Arthur : Armstrong. New York CITY
ana Mabel ;. Rinker, Martinsburg, W
Va
Richard W. Du Laney aud Laura NJ.
DuVsl. OF GaiIhersburg. Nd
James r Mcdonnell and Blanche I,
Reed Baltimore Mo.
Sidney FrebOUrg. New York CITY. and
Laura Agnes Nelson, Washington.
Renter J. Stracten and Emeretta c.
Root, Washington. ID. G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
MCREARY'S CONDITION
MANIFESTS NO CHANGE

No change was noticeable today in the
condition Of Thomas McCreary. the
New York horseman. who has been ly-
ing in in George Washington Hospital
as result of being accidentally shot
by Representative Hefin OF Alabama
two weeks ago.
McCreary spent a fairly comfortable
night after suffering from two convul-
sive spells earlier In the evening. His
pulse and temperature were normal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
REFLECTIONS.

Nou n OF honey, heart OF galL-Por-
tuguese-
If IL weren't for the frailties OF hu-
manity. humanity would not have mucn
20 talk abOut.-FlOrida Times Union.
She is nOblest being goOd.-Ha bington.
Revenge a wrong by fOTgiving it
French.
He who does a thing through an
other does il himself-LeEal maxim.
Ready mOC~V works great cures
Danish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
TWO REPORTED KILLED
BY ENGINE EXPLOSION

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. April "A
locomotive on train on the Nauga-
tuck division blew up at Baldwin this
morning and IL is reported two men
have been Killed. p. W. Rowe, the
fireman. was blown from the cab and
his clothing was set on fire. lie ripped
or the burning clothing and, wrapped
in the blanket furnished him. was taken
10 the hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
CAROLINA SCIENTIST DEAD
AT BALTIMORE HOSPITAL

BALTIMORE. April s.-Prot ! ".
Gore. or the department Of science.
University or North Carolina. died
early today Of tuberculosis at the
Union Protestant IuArmary. He was
fifty-six years old
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
VITAL RECORDS
Births.

William NJ and Margaret Terrell hoy.
Reese F. and Anna l. Lukei. boy.
Francis b. End Mabel j. Harrison how
Eugene Y and Edith l. HoskinS boy
Mabel u. and Cora l. Green bow
BenJs min c. and Agnes B. Coral girl
Edwin g. and Catherine A. Coleman
boy.
James A. and Florence 2. BraSnears
girl
James Z. and Edith NJ Armstrong. boy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
COUNT TORNIELLI DIES,
DEAN OF PARIS CORPS

- PARIS. April s.-Count Torntelli. Ital-
ian ambassador to France, and dean Of
the Paris diplomatic corps, died today
he was stricken with cerebral conges-
ton last Monday while awaiting the
arrival o. the American diplomat, Dr.
David Jayne Hill. whom he had invited
Ia lunch with him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
DOWNTOWN HOME SOLD
TO MRS. CHRISTINA cox

George F. Muth has sold his resi-
dence. at SoS Eighth street northwest, 10
Mrs Christina A Cox, who VIII occupy
the same as her home. 1t is a three
story brick dwelling containing ten
rooms. The price paid was $500. Boss
* Phelps negotiated the deal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
AN AUTHORITY.

Yes. sir; children are a blessing
Ihev make home a place worth coming
To- ana a source OF delight for n man 3
anyway
Me- Oh-at-weU, I'm not married
but m engaged 10 beF'-LXchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
DECLINE TO HELP
SETTLE THE STRIKE
De Nedrey Disappointed at
Action of Chamber of
Commerce.

The letter OF the Chamber Of Com
merce declining to enter into negotia-
tons with the Central Labor Union as
arbitrators for the settlement or the
building trades differences, was today
received by sam De Nedrey, secretary
OF TIE Central Labor Union, from VIII
liam F. Guide, secretary OF she Chamber
OF Commerce.
The letter follows
Replying 20 your communication Of
April /, 1 am directed by the board OF
directors TO inform you that this mat
ter has been considered carefully. and
tins orga niZatiOn. desiring to best con-
serve the interests OF its members and
having in mind the commercial welfare
OF the District Of Columbia, does not
ueem il advisable at this time 20 enter
into negotiations along the lines sug-
Sested- l remain
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM r. GUIDE,
Secretary Chamber OF Commerce"
The request OF the Central Labor
Union that the Chamber appoint a
committee OF five to meet with a sim
liar committee from the Union to at
tempt an amicable settlement or local
labor conditions, was discussed at the
recent meeting OF the directors OF the
Chamber, and was then decided that
in the absence Of a similar request
from the Employers Association IL
would not be appropriate for the
Chamber 10 interfere. The foregoing
letter is the result Of that decision
sam DeNeCrey. when asked today
what comment he had to make upon
the communication. said that he cOnsid-
cred II a ''turn-down." and was disap-
pointed in the attitude assumed ~ the
Chamber He thought that the Orgapiza-
ton had missed an opportunity 20 do
Il service TO the community and to The
business interests Of the District
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09
KENTUCKY LOTTERY FINED;
AGREES TO QUIT BUSINESS

CINCINNATI. April 9.-The Eentuckv
lottery. pleading guilty 10 the indict-
ment charging violation of the United
States laws today in the United States
court At COvingtOu. Ky. was fined
s., 100 and agreed to go out OF business
forever
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-09

the postal service there has been an
implied recognition that matter offered
for delivery might be excluded from the
mail. although no statute was in eX-
istence prohibiting its transportation
Evening star., 1908-01-26

hair rolls pinned to the top of her head Over in
the corner too, was Sadie talkin' Father Kelley.
But there want any great signs of joy.
The whole party sizes up and Pnckney as if
they was disappointed can't say what they. was
seem to fill the bill. And just when the gloom
is settlin down thickest, Mother Dillon begins to
sniff1e.
Nov, mother'' says Nora soothin' like re
"Ah, bad scran to the lot OF yez!' says the old
lady, Where's my Aloysius? Where is he, will
ye tell me that?''
''Divvle take such a woman!" says old Larry.
Tut, tut!' says Father Kelley.
..Will you look at the Bradys now!" whispers
Maggie, hoarseke.
It want easy guessin which windows in the
block was theirs, for every ledge has pillow it,
and a couple of pairs of elbows on every pillow;
but l took it that the Bradys was where they, was
grinnin' widest. You could tell, though, that the
merry laugh was bein' passed up and down, and it
the billions.
And then, as was tryn' to give Sadie the get
away sign, we hears deep honk outside, and sees
the folks the way stretch1n their necks out.
In minute there's scamperin' in the halls like
at gm beoa We a
a rush for the front and rubbers out to what S
happenin'. By climbn' on chair and peekin' over
the top of the lady Kates hair Puffs. catches
glimpse of big yellow and black bodied car, with
a footman in bearskin coat holdin open the door.
"O-o-o-oh! look what's here!" squeals eight little
billions in chorus.
was ben squeezed out through the door of the
was one of these Broadway thrilers, four feet
across, and covered with many green ostrich
feathers as you could carry in clothes basket.
What under the feather lid we couldn't see.
Followin' it out of the machine comes someth1n
cute in a butter colored overcoat and a brown
derby. In minute more we gets the report that
the procession is headed up the stairs, and by the
time we've grouped ourselves around the room
with our mouths open, in they floats.
In the lead, wearin' the oleo coat with yellow silk
facins, was squizzled up little squirt with rat
eyes and mean little face about as thick as slice
of toast and the same color. His clothes, though
is pome in browns and yellows, from the cham
pagne tinted No. 3 shoes to the tobacco colored
No. hat, leavin' out the necktie, which was
shade somewhere between blue store front and
bottle of purple ink.
Even if l hadn't the face, l could have
guessed who it was, just by the get-up. Course,
there's been good many noisy dressers foatin
around the grill district this winter but there
always has to be real scream in every crowd: :
and this it.
If it amt Shrmp" says /.
Hello Shortly" says he, in that little squeak of
his.
And at that some one swoops past There's
fappin' of green silk skirt, and Mother Dillon has
given him the high tackle.
"Aloysus! My little 'Loyshy!' she squeals
one finger Here I'd been hearin' for the last two
seasons about this jock that had up from
stable helper in night, and how he'd been winning
nine out of every ten mounts, and how all the
big racing men overbiddin' each other to get
him signed for their stables. Some of Pinckney S
sportin' friends had towed Shrimp into the studio
Evening star., 1908-01-26
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY 70. 1908
l o

Rockywold:"
'Of course, says Sadie L am to pour tea at
the billions on Sunday afternoon. You are to come
at five and bring Pinckney.'
:"Ah, pickles, sadie!' says l. "This is"
Please, Shorty says she. I've told Nora
YOU would
I'll put it up to Pinckney," says l, 'and if
he's chump enough to let himself loose in Tenth
ave society," just to help the billions put it over the
Bradys, l expect I'll be mark too But it's
dippy move
Course, / mistrusted how Pinckney would take
it, He thinks he's got me on the rollers, and pro-
ceeds to shove. He hasn't heard more'n half the
tale before he begins handin the josh about it's
bein' my duty to spread sunshine wherever can
It's calcium the billions want says |. But l
hadn't got to teln you about Aloysius.
What's that" says he. Aloysius Dillon, did
YOU say?"
He's the one that's playin' the part of the miss
What is he like" says Pinckney, gettin' inter-
ested
'Accordin' to descriptions" says I, hes use
less little runt about four feet nothin high and
wide as match with the temper of striped hornet
and the instincts of yellow kyoodle. But he's
his mothers pet, just the same, and if he amt
to know him, do you!
Why" says Pinckney. I'm not sure but do"
can te abou ' He iaSs So
many sets that he's like to know most ANYBODY
Well says 1T you M run aer9ss A1loys,us at
Il WILL says Pinckney, 1ettin' out chuckle
and climbin into his cab.
l was hoping that maybe Sadie would renege be-
fore the time come; but right after dinner Sunday
she makes up in her second best afternoon regalia
calls hanson, and starts for Tenth-ave., leavin
instructions how l to show up in about an
hour with Pinckney, and not to forget about handn
out our cards just if this swell affair. l
finds Pinckney got up in his frock coat and primrose
pants, and lookin' mighty pleased about something
other.
HUH" says 1. ''You seem to take this
reg lar cut-up act / call it blamed nonsense
couragin' folks like the billions to-"
But there amt any arguin with Pinckney
when he's feelin that way. He only grins and
looks mysterious. We don't have to hunt for the
number of the billions fiat house, for there gang
of kids on the front steps and out in the street
gawpin' up at the lighted windows We makes a
dive through them and tackles the four fights,
passn inspection of the tenants on the way up,
every door bein' open.
Who's comm now" sings out woman from
the second floor back
Only couple of Willes from the stores" says
a gent in his shirt sleeves givin the stare.
From other remarks heard passed, it
clear the billions had been tootin' this party
something fine and classy, and that they want
making good. The signs of frost grows palmer
we gets nearer the of the festivities All the
Dillon family there, right enough, from the
Youngest kid up. Old Larry has had his face scraped
till it shines like copper stewpan, and him and
Mother Dillon is standin' under green paper bell
hung from hook in the ceiling. l could spot Tom
the coal cart driver, by the ring Of dust under his
eyeashes and there mistakin' lady Kate
the sales person, with the double row OF coronet
Evening star., 1908-01-26

once or twice and besides that I'd read in the
papers all about his giddy wardrobe, and his big
yl h and Bt the al E fbf ta o that had
the Dillon family, I'd never SO much guessed
that Aloysius. the stray, was one and the same as
Shrimp Dillon
Here he was though, in the Dillon fiat with
Mother Dillon almost knockin' his breath out
pattin' him the back, and all the little billions
jumpin around and yeln, Uncle Loyshy, Uncle
'Loyshy!" and Kate and Maggie and Nora waitin'
their turns and the rest of u.s. includin old Larry
and and Sadie, lookin' foolish. The only
that acts like he want surprised is Pinckney.
Well, as soon as Shrimp can wiggle himself
clear, and shake the little billions off his legs, he
haus Mrs Shrimp to the front and does the honors.
And say, they makes pair that would draw
crowd anywhere! You know the style of chorus
ladies the Liebers bring over,-the lengthy, high
chested, golden haired kind? Well, she's one Of
ground for the pony ballet. And she has
tume-well, it goes with the hat, which is putin
it strong.
If the sight of her and the circus colored car want
enough to stun the neighbors and send the Bradys
under the bed, they had only to wait till the
Swede valet and the footman began 1uggin' up the
sheaf of two-dollar roses and the basket of cham
pagne
it. First he looks Shrimp up and down, from the
brown hat to the yellow shoes, and then he gazes
at Mrs Shrimp. Then his stiff lower jaw begins
saggn' down. and his knobby old fingers unloosens
from the grip they got into at first sight of Loyshy
It's plain that he was some in doubt about that
chuckin out program he'd had all framed up What
Larry had been expectin', should the boy turn up
at all was something that looked like it had been
picked out of the bread line And here speci-
men of free spender that had Keep the change,
pasted all over him. Then before he has it half
figured out they're lined up in front of each other.
But old Larry amt one to do the sdestep.
'Aloysius," says he, scowlin' down at him,
where do ye be afther gettin' ut?"
"Out of the ponies, old stuff. Where else!" says
Shrimp.
''Bettn'?" says Larry.
"Bettn' nothin!" says Shrimp. Mud ndin :
troduce to you ALL ladies and gentlemen, Mr.. Shrimp
And what might they be payin' the likes of him
for ben jockey" says old Larry.
Why" says Pinckney, it something like
twenty thousand this season, wasn't it, Shrimp
"Countin bonuses and ALL, says Shrimp, it
nearer thirty-two.'
"Thirty-two thou But Larry's mouth is
open so wide he can't get the rest out. He just
catches his breath, and then "'Loyshy, me lad
give us your hand on it.
. 'Ahem!" says Father Kelley, pickin' up his hat
this seems to be where the prodigal has
turned-and brought his veal with him.
That's thrue word,' says Larry 'Tis
proud day for the billions "
Did they put it over the Bradys? Well, say! All
billions are, is to look the way and the
two geranium plants CROWN out of solid silver
pots Course, they want meant for flower pots
They're champagne coolers; but Mother Dillon don't
know the difference, what's the odds. Anyway.
they're what 'Loyshy brought for presents and II
bet they're the only pair west of Sixth-avenue
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-05-01
SPIRIT LAKE.

Rev. w. J. Hindley of Spokane
lectured on the average Man" at
the Assembly hall April % under the
auspices of the 10000 club. The
night was stormy and a comparative
lY small crowd turned out.
The 10000 club is making efforts
to have the grocery men of Spokane
hold their annual picnic at Spirit
Lake. The officers are in communi-
cation with the committee in charge
of the affair.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
new railroad park. The land COM
pany has secured 10 new teams fol
the work. About the middle of May
the company expects TO begin laying
sidewalks.
John Mcmahon has made excava.
tions for an addition to his boarding
house on Main street. Preparations
are also being made for enlarginl
other buildings about town.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-05-01

Inc debate season is practically
over Tor the present year and the
standing In the northwest is shown
IN the following: Idaho defeated
washington State college, which de.
featcd Whitman; Oregon university.
which defeated Utah university:
washington university, which de-
leated California university; w. S. G. j.,
which defeated Montana university.
Andrew Coolin of Priest River re-.
turned last week from u three weeks
Trip TO the Coast. He reports times
better In this section than on the
Coast. In regard to the electric line
between Priest River and Priest lake
he said it would certainly be con-
structed, and that the survey would
oe completed at an early date and
large construction crew would do the
grading and lay the track of the en-
tire line before another winter IL
possible. Work on the mines around
Priest lake has been carried on all
winter and the outlook for the pro
perties in most cases is very favorable.
d'Oreille Review.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-05-01
The Measuring Reception.

The measuring reception given by
the Ladies' Aid society of the M. e.
church at the banquet hall last Fri
day evening proved a most enjoyable
social affair for young and old. Ad-
mission was charged according to
height. Various wholesome amuse-
ments were INDUCED IN, including
singing by sextets chosen by lot,
Judges deciding the best singers.
After serving light refreshments an
impromptu musical program was
given. Miss Mary Sylvester favored
the audience with a few whlstling
solos with organ accompaniment, and
Miss Leila McCaddam rendered two
vocal selections. Mr.. M. B. Layton
presided. ]. w. Smith was awarded
the prize for the tallest person present.
After singing two stanzas OF
IA meriea" the assemblage was dis
missed with prayer by Rev. J. $. Bell.