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The Washington times., 1908-09-15

Still some dry throats left IN Maine.
Over in Baltimore it would seem that
the Donkey was stu hard for the Re
pubHcaus 20 drive.
Don't forget that while Maine voted
dry, Arkansas kept wet to the tune Of
a 10000 majority
If OrviUe Wright does ever take the
President up in his aeroplane he might
just as well make ready TO come back
sitting on the rudder as a humble pas
senSer.
The District Commissioners must have
got the schedule on which they are run
ming this sub-railway-stati controver-
Jy from some of the trains that are ex-
pccted 70 stop at 1t.
No matter what the customer orders.
the courts have determined that the
blenders shall serve their products
straight
How does the new hat feel this even
ing?
Melancholy DAYS these-too warm 70
stop the ice man and too cool not to
have fire IN the evenings.
In a little while Johnny and Mary viii
be of 20 school I'm strong. durable, neat
school clothes Mamma viii be wear
ing a trim new, tailor-made walking
suit with a nifty little hat 10 match,
and father-WeH father viii tell you ali
about it when the bills come in
The Washington times., 1908-09-15

/ No matter what the customer orders.
, the courts have determined that the
( blenders shall serve their products
/ straight.
The Washington times., 1908-09-15

Don't forget that while Maine voted
dry, Arkansas Kept wet TO the tune Of
a co. 900 majority.
The Washington times., 1908-09-15

Melancholy days these-too warm 70
stop the ice man and too cool not to
have a fire iu the evenings.
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The Washington times., 1908-09-15

How does the new hat feel this even
The Washington times., 1908-09-15

Over in Baltimore it would seem that
the Donkey was stiu hard for the Re
pubicaus 10 drive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

FLEET GOING TO JAPAN.
Invitation Through Ambassador TAX.
ahira Accepted by tho Cabinet.

Washington, March 26.-The an
nouncement has been made at the
Navy Department that the President
has accepted the friendly invitation
from Japan to have the battleship
Feet visit japanese waters on its way
around the world. The invitation
was delivered to the Secretary of
state by Ambassador Takahira. 1t
was the subject of considerable dis
cussion at the Cabinet meeting and
the decision was in favor of accept
ance Decided satisfaction at tho
receipt and acceptance OF the invita-
ton is evident in Administration cir
clcs. The visit to Japan is regarded
generally as certain to cement
friendship" to use term of diplo-
rlatic formality. And there is no
question of the desirability. from the
point of view of this Government. OF
showing to Japan an American feet
OF that size and strength.
1t Is more than likely now that an
invitation will be received from Chi
ma to visit some of the Chinese ports.
and Great Britain will also extend an
invitation for the feet to stop in
Hong Kong Roads. In case either
or both invitations are received they
probably will be accepted as prompt
ly as that from Japan.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

Washington, March 23.-In the
first statement has has issued since
assuming charge of the Taft head
quarters in this city, Frank II. Hitch
cock came out with claim for $50
sure delegates for Taft on the basis
of the present showing. He figures
that this number will be increased as
the holding of conventions in States
and Congress districts goes on, but
declares that the domination of Sec
retary Taft on the first ballot is al
ready assured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Minister Forced to Resign.

Rowayton, Conn, March 25.-Be-
cause he wrote letters to Miss Clara
Raymond, 27 years old, daughter OF
Charles Raymond. x-Rcpresentative
of the town of Norwalk. the Rev.
Frank c. Brown, for eight years pas
tor of the Rowayton Baptist Church.
has been forced to resign as pastor,
and will be called upon by the Fair
field County Baptist Minister'S Asso-
citation to show cause why he should
not be dropped from the Church.
1t is alleged the letters contain i'm
proper language and indicate con-
duct unbecoming a minister of the
Baptist Church. They are in pos
session of the Ministers Association,
but none of the ministers will reveal
their contents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Corcans Shoot ID. w. Stevens.

San Francisco. March 25.-With p
revolver concealed in handker-
chief, /. w, Chang. n Corean. shot
and severely wounded ID. W. Stevens,
formerly counselor &c the Japanese
Embassy in Washington, and now
diplomatic advisor to the Korean
Government, as Stevens was about 10
leave here for Washington. Threa
shots were fired at Stevens by Chang,
the first bullet perhaps fatally
wounding NJ. w. Chun, who with
Chang and another Corean, attacked
Stevens as he was leaving an auio-
mobile to enter the ferry building
The other two shots took effect in
Mr.. Stevens's back, one bullet strik-
Ing under the right shoulder blade
near the spinal column and the other
a few inches lower. While the
wounds are serious it is said that the
chances for Mr.. Stevens recovery are
good.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
THE DUKE AND MISS ELKINs.
Pope Said to Have Granted Special
Bispensation for the Marriage.

Rome, March 26.--The official
Journal for the first t.mo admits that
the Duke of Abruzzi, cousin Of the
King and Miss Katherine Elkins are
engaged. 1t is said that the King
might Lave preferred n more elevat-
ed marriage but that he offers no OPP
position to it. Senator Elkins, the
lady's father will be ennobled, and
the Duke will be promote! to Vice.
Admiral, with his residence in the
royal palace at Venice. Miss Ell
kins probably will become g Catholic.
Cardinal Gibbons will perform the
ceremony. Two months notice Is
necessary in the case Of u royal mar
riage, but the King has power to dis
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Prince De Sapan Hero

Philadelphia, March 25.-Doubt as
to whether Prince Helie de Sagan,
suitor for the hand of Nine. Anna
Gould, was in this country, was dis
peeled, when the Prince was recog-
nized in the Hotel Bellevue-Stratfora
by persons who had known him in
Paris. The Prince came here after
his flight from New York and regis
tered in the hotel as Bertrand Du-
fresne of Paris. Prince de Sagan
denied his identity, and he maintain
ed he was Dufresne, a French mer-
chant. He refused, however, to show
his passport.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Orchard Sentenced to Die.

Caldwell, Idaho, March 20.-Har-
ry Orchard has been sentenced by
Judge Fremont Wood to be hanged
on May Is. Declaring that he be-
lieved that Harry Orchard, in his tes-
timony in the trials of William d.
Haywood and George A. Pettibone
for the murder of ex-Gov.
Steunenberger told the exact
truth, attempting to conceal
nothing, Judge Wood in the
District Court, recommended that
the State Board of Pardons COM
mute Orchards sentence of death to
Imprisonment in the State peniten-
tiary. The sentence of death was
pronounced In accordance with the
Flea of guilty entered by Orchard
when arraigned. tli
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
SHIPS FIRING At TARGETS
Fleet Busy with Anchored
Marks at Sixteen Hun
dred Yards.
CHINA'S INVITATION
Battleships to Return Home for Re
view by the President on Washing
tons Birthday-British Ports VIII
Not BE Visited as Voyage Would
he Too Long DELAYED.

San Diego, Cal, March 26.-Wire-
less reports from Magdalena Bay tell
OF rapid progress being made by the
sixteen battleships of Rear Admiral
Evans's command toward the compile
ton of their record target practice.
All of the firing so far has been at a
range of 1,600 yards, or Just short
Of mile. The firing also has been
confined to stationary targets. and il
Is now believed that there will be a
change either of range or character
of target during the remainder of the
practice. At first 1t was thought that
che Magdalena Bay work of the fleet
would include a variety of ranges,
extending even up to 5000 yards, the
maximum for battle practice with the
primary 12 and 13 inch turret guns,
and moving targets attached to the
end of long tow line, but late ad-
vices say the gunners' practice will
be strictly limited to record work at
1900 yards and at anchored targets
IL by 21 feet in size.
BY present plans as announced by
Admiral Evans, the fleet will leave
Magdalena Bay at daylight on the
morning of April 12, just one month
10 day from the time of arrival in
this most favored of Pacific naval
bases. The run from Magdalena
Say to San Diego is about 620 miles,
S1nd has been made in forty-seven
hours by many of the cruisers. Ad-
niral Evans will allow fraction
Wer flfty-six hours for the trip, how
,ver, as he does not desire to tire out
The engineer force.
The battleship fleet will visit Chi
IA as well as Australia and Japan,
Inj will be home on Washington s
Birthday, that President Roosevelt
may participate in the welcome be-
tore his retirement from office ten
lays later.
Great Britain has not invited the
American battleship fleet to visit
England as it returns home, or to
make any official calls at British
ports on its way, as the British Ad-
niralty understands that the Ameri-
IAN Government does not desire that
ne voyage be further delayed. This
would be the case If the ships went
% England.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Now Political PnrtY.

Philadelphia, March 9S.-A move
ment which already has very respect
able proportions Is on foot to launch
a third party in National politics on
principles broader and in some re-
spects less extreme than those of the
now almost extinct Populistc. The
party will be called American" and
its platform of principles has been
prepared in a form closely following
that of the Declaration of Independ-
ence of 1875. 1t is said that the
leaders have received assurar ces
that practically all the Populist
strength will come to it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

Washington, March 23.-The Ship
Subsidy bill has been passed by the
Senate. 1t pays to sixteen-knot YES
sells plying between this country and
South America, the Philippines, Jap
an, China and Australia. 81 a mile.
the amount awarded by the act Of
1891 to vessels Of twenty knots only.
The bill was amended in the Senate
30 that twelve-knot vessels will re-
ceive 50 mile, which Is the allow
ance under existing law to sixteen
knot vessels
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

Washington, March 25.-President
Roosevelt has ordered the Post Office
Department to step the distribution
If La QUESTION: Sociale, the infiam-
tnatory Paterson, N. j., newspaper.
He has asked the Department of JUS
ice to show him way to prosecute
he editors criminally and to advise
sim how far he can go in a recon-
nendation to Congress toward the
impression of all such papers. The
hidden action of the President is the
,utgrowth of the publication in La
suestione Sociale of an article urg-
ing its friends to seize the rifles in
ne; Paterson armory, shoot down the
police and soldiers in the city, burn
dwellings, and take over the govern
4nent of the town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Nine. Could to Marry Prince.

New York, March 21.-Mme. Anna
Gould, who lost the title of Countess
~ divorcing Count Boni de Castel-
hne, will shortly become a Princess
W marrying Prince Helie de Sagan,
he cousin of her former husband.
That the little American heiress
sad finally and definitely decided on
ais step was learned from a close
friend of Nine. Gould. There only
remains to be settled the time and
Face of marriage and the details of
he marriage settlement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Newspaper Plant Dynamited.

Rock Island, March 25.-Dynamite
exploded in a press of the printing
plant of the Rock Island Daily News
destroying the machine and practi.
cally wrecking the building. The
News was founded three years ago
by John Looney, lawyer and poll
tician, and was lately giving atten.
tion to saloons and the gambling ele.
ment in Rock Island and Chicago.
Looney was indicted last June on
numerous counts for conspiracy, ex-
tortion, and criminal libel, but has
not been convicted on counts that
have so far come to trial.
now ready for the purpose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
To Put Down Night Riders.

Lexington, March 26.-The failure
af the Kentucky authorities to run
'Aown perpetrators of outrages COM
nftted by might riders" has culmi-
aated in direct appeal to the Presi-
sent Of the United States for Federal
Interference. 1t is in the form of a
;etition prepared by leading men of
lexington and central Kentucky and
mt In circulation throughout this
section. The petitioners are aware
r'ae President can take no action un-
ass the Governor SO requests, but
sAey say it is their purpose by this
means to bring the two executives to-
sether.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Ill 80 Days, No Doctor.

Chicago, March 25.-The Board Of
Health is investigating the death of
the wife of Commander John NJ. Or
chard, U. S. N. The body of Mrs.
Orchard was to have been cremated
but the health authorities issued a
stop order. 1t is alleged that, al
though Mrs. Orchard was i'll thirty
days, she had no medical attention,
being a Christian Scientist. Com
mander Orchard is In charge of this
Lighthouse District.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Wholesale Prices of Farm Produces
Quoted for the Week.

QuOteu TOT inc week.
WHEAT-No. 2. Red. $1.01B q
$1.0zh.
No. l Northern Duluth. $1.14%.
CORN-No. 2, 69@74A.
OATS-Mixei. white SIC.
MILK-3hc per quart.
Western firsts. 26k4
271Ac. State Dairy 24c.
CHEESE-State. full cream, Ii u a
16A
EGGS--State and nearby, fancy.
19Q 2Oc; do, good to choice
171a 01Sh; western firsts 16c.
BEEVES-City Dressed. 7@9c.
CALVES-City Dressed S1s Q13 r.
Country dressed, S@11c.
SHEEP-Per 100 lb., $3.50.
HOGS-Live per 100 lbs, S4.SO9
$500.
HAY-Prime per 100 bs..$1,05.
STRAW-Long Rye, 60@70c.
LIVE Chickens per 10.
12Q lac; Turkeys. per lb.. 15c.;
Ducks per lb.. 15c; Fowls per lb.,
lac
DRESSED, OULTRY-Turkeys per
lb., 12@ 17c.; Fowls per h., 100
13Ac.; Chickens. Phila.. per lb'
$50 28c.
ONlONS-Whita. per bbl.. 5000
$500.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. L. l., per
bbl,. s2.50@s2.75. ,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Chinese Indignant at Japan.

Canton, March 24.-The greatest
indignation prevails here against the
government TO yielding to the Jap
anese demands In the Tatsu Maru
case, it being considered that the
Governments action in this matter
has brought disgrace upon this prov
ince. The Self-Government Society
of Canton has organized several big
Indignation meetings. at which reso-
lutions were adopted that the ami
versary of the release Of the Tatsu
Maru be observed as day Of public
mourning. The resolution also de-
clared a boycott against japanese
goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
King May Lose His Arm.

Madrid, March 24.-El Mundo
says it has learned on good authori-
ty that the wound Prince Manuel
now King of Portugal-receiyed in
the arm on Feb. /, when King Carlos
and the Crown Prince were assassi-
mated, has not healed, and has re-
Gently become very much worse. The
attendant physician, II Mundo says,
declares that amputation is impera-
tive
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

pense with these formalities. It is
reported that at the special request
of the Italian King the Pope has
granted a special dispensation for
the marriage. Obtaining dispen-
sation at the Vatican does not neces-
sarily imply that the marriage will
take place here, as the Duke now can
be married in any diocese of the
world. The rule Of the Church,
however, is that The brides parish
shall be the proper place for the
ceremony, and because of this 1t is
very probable that tie ducal mar
riage will take place in the United
States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
GRAY Of Delaware.

New York, March 26.-Judge
George Gray, of Delaware, is Boss
2urphys choice for the Democratic
Presidential nomination and he is
lkely to receive IS votes
Il the New York State delegation at
Denver, according to Tammany
nan high In authority. This man
says Murphy has gone over the field
thoroughly and is firmly convinced
nat, OF all the candidates, Judge
Gray has the strongest qualifications
md Is the one who would be most
likely to win.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Iowa Instructs for Taft.

Des Moines, Ia. March 21.-The
Republican State Convention has
elected four delegates at large to the
National Convention, instructed to
vote for William II. Taft for Presi-
dental nominee, indorsed Senator
William B. Allison for reelection and
appr ro7co the plank of the Ohio plat
form calling for a revision of the
tariff at a special session of Con-
gress.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Gen. Smirnoff Shot in Duel,

st. Petersburg, March 21.-A SEN
sational sequel to the Port Arthur
court-marital was the duel fought by
two of the principal defenders Of
the fortress. Lieut.-Gens. Smirnoff
and Fock, in which Smirnoff was Sc
riously wounded In the abdomen
above the right thigh. At first it
was believed that the wound was
mortal, but the surgeons attending
the General said that there is no
cause for alarm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
ALA Sentenced to Death,

Denver, March 25.-In the Crimi-
nal Division of the District Court
here Judge Greedy w. Whitney de-
MED the motion for a aew trial for
Giuseppe Ala, convicted of the mur-
der of Father Leo Heinrichs, whom
he shot to death In st. Elizabeth's 8
Catholic Church, this city, Sunday.
Feb. 23. ALA was sentenced to be
hanged In the week beginning July
~.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Historic Hotel to Close.

New York, March 26.-The Fifth
Avenue Hotel will close forever on
April 4. Notice to that effect was
posted throughout the famous old
hostelry. The guests, some of whom
have lived in the place for more than
a quarter of a century are making
preparations to find new quarters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

Melbourne, March 21.---The sug-
gestion was mooted In the Austria
liam Senate and greeted with much
enthusiasm that the Federal Gov
ernment invite President Roosevelt
to come to Australia as the guest Of
the Commonwealth during the visit
next Summer in Australian waters Of
the american battleship feet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
MIR. LITTLEtIELD RESIGNS.
Maine Representative Announces Uls
Retirement from Congress.

Rockland, Me-, Mar. ga sem
sation was caused in political circles
here by the receipt by Governor VIII
liam r. Cobb of a letter from Repre-
sentative Charles E. Littleheld, ten
dering his resignation as a member
of Congress, to take effect on Sep.
tember 80 next.
In the same mail was communi-
cation to the chairman of the Second
District Republican Congressional
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Change Navy Flags Stars.

Washington. March 26.-Secretary
Metcalf issued orders providing for
the change in the naval flags due to
the addition Of one star through the
advent of Oklahoma to the Union. On
July 4. the flags will contain 46 stars
arranged In six rows.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Duke of Devonshire Dead.

Cannes, March 26.-Spencer
Compton Cavendish, Highth Duke of
Devonshire, died here Of heart dis
ease. He was born july 23, 1893,
and was a son of the seventh Duke
and Blanche, daughter of the Earl
OF Carlisle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Killing Was Justified

Chicago, March ga coroner's
AIRY has declared Chief of Police
;eorge M. Shippy and j. f. Foley, his
river, to have been justified in kill
: az Lazarus Averbuch, the young
russian, who attacked the Chief In
Lis home recently.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Heinze Pays $4,000 Fine.

Helena, Mont, March 24.-The
fine of $4,000 imposed upon F. Au-
gustus Heinze and his two mine
Superintendents for contempt Of
court has been forwarded to the Ma
tional Treasury at Washington. The
fines were imposed for violation Of
an injunction in connection with It'll.
CATION over Butte mines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

San Diego, Cal, March 23.-Local
Japanese have turned owe: to the
general reception committee $211 as
their contribution toward the vel.
come of the American battleship
fleet Nearly all the donors are ser.
wants and laborers, the amounts Civ
en- ranging from 25 cents to IS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26
Gates to Compete with Paper Trust.

Port Arthur. Tex, March 24.-John
w. Gates announces that he will
erect paper mill to compete with
the Paper Mill Trust. He has also
arranged to establish a big cotton
seed oil mill. He says that he has
raised three-Quarters of a million
dollars In New York to aid In build
ing the proposed Port Arthur and
Houston Short Line Railroad, and he
has added quarter of million dol
lars to this sum, making 10000
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

Six Reichstag reporters will chai.
lenge the Centrist leader who looked
at the press gallery and shouted
"SWine!"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-03-26

Ci@''hS|' iA' Ia bEr IElID.
Committee from Mr.. Littlefed Civ
Ing as a reason for his resignation a
desire to resume his law practice,
which in a large degree he has been
compelled to abandon because of his
legislative duties.
The resignation came as great
surprise to Governor Cobb and to tho
Representatives friends in this dis
trict and was received with much re-
gret.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-13
Charles B. Hanford's Success

1t is gratifying to note that Charles b
Hanford has achieved the greatest success
of his career as Peuuchio in Shakespeare s
immortal comedy. The Tanning of the
Shrew" which will be presented in this
city at the Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov
H. No other living actor in America has
scored so many triumphs in the legitimate
field as Mr. Hanford, either individually
or in conjunction with other well known
stars. He may well be said to be the
link connecting the eShakespearean eras of
the past and present in this country; for
in the past his name was deemed worthy
to be coupled with such illuStrious actors
as Edwin Booth. Lawrence barrett and
Thomas w. Keene. while several of the
leading artists of the present day have
shared stellar laurels with Mr.. Hanford.
Inasmuch as The Tanning of the Shrew"
is the most popular of Shakespeare s
comedies. a alargeaudience willundoubtedly
greet him this season. His supporting
company includes Miss Marie Drofnah
who will be seen as Katherine.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-11-13
FILES PETITION ASKING THAT
ELECTION Be DECLARED VOID

Oklahoma, City, Okla, Nov. 13-A
petition asking that the election on No
vember 8 as it pertains to the liquor sys-
TEN be held null and void, will be filed
today by the Alexander Drug company of
Oklahoma city, either in the district court
Of Logan county or the state supreme court
direct
The action Will be based upon the con-
tention that the people were voting for
the proposed constitutional amendment
legislative act incorporated in single
question
The Alexander company claims that if
the amendment abolishing the agency
system becomes operative dealers would
be denied the right to purchase alcoholic
properties outside Of the state, as the
origional prohibition article in the constitu-
ton prohibits the shipment of hquor into
the state.