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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
Next Weeks Conference.

AS to the substantial results OF
the conference of governors at the
White House next week, much de-
ponds on how well the State eXecu-
tives behave themselves. Not that
there is grave fear that they viii
carve their salad or attempt any
sword-swallowing feats when the
pie is served, but there is always
the possibility that men with crank
notions will break into such a
gathering, and, By trying to make
it do the impossible, prevent it
from accomplishing the possible and
useful.
No doubt President Roosevelt re-
allies the difficulty and danger thus
presented. His anxiety to make the
conference a great and epoch-mark-
! ing success is well known by people
who have had occasion TO discuss it
with him. So experienced a public
man will not have omitted to recog-
nize the need of guarding against
this kind of situations.
It is certainly an interesting fact
that this conference presents a
strange parallel to the cOnstitu-
tionaI convention of 1857. That
gathering was called originally on
the initiative of Washington and
some of his close friends, not with
the idea of making a Constitution
I at all The first purpose was to
consider plan which Washington
had in his mind, of developing and
conserving and utilizing natural re
sources; and first Of these was the
development of internal waterways.
Washington wanted great canal
dug to connect the Potomac with
the Ohio. He had discovered that
1T was an interstate work, in which
different colonies must cooperate.
The necessity for cooperation sug-
rested conference; the convention
was the result; and once in session,
that convention developed the Con-
stitution and made one nation
where thirteen had been before.
1t is no idle speculation to sug-
gest that the writer of 100 years
hence may discover that another
era was ushered upon the stage Of
national progress by the convention
of 1908. There is no Overestimating
the Importance and significance of
the movement for conserving re
sources. It means the summoning
of science, industry, finance, govern
ment, to the greatest effort for
posterity that has ever been seri-
ousIv undertaken in the world 1t is
not, however. merely a work for
posterity. 1t is a service to next
wear and the next decade that
President Roosevelt proposes, quite
as much as a service to the next
century.
The mere making of an appraisal
OF natural wealth; +he direction of
attention to the appalling national
waste; the consideration of our in
excusable national recklessness of
the future; the contemplation of
the rapid reduction in the volume of
minerals, metals, and timber-these
things alone cannot but be of i'm
mense benefit. Along with this, the
conference will hear great special
lists and authorities tell of the
means which science and advanced
administration methods are provid-
ing to lessen the pace at which re-
sources are being exhausted. Alto
gether, it is scarcely possible that
the lesson can be entirely over
looked by those statesmen who,
charged with making and admins
tsring laws, have been too careless
of the duty to conserve the wealth
of this wonderful continent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
Bulmers Dinner Hosts,

Captain and MIS- Bulmer were dinner
hosts last evening at the Alibi Club in
honor Of Mrs. Edward Townsend, CT
oyster Bay. Invited to meet her were
Representative and Mrs. J. Van Veeh-
ten. Olcott Mr. and Mrs Vandere,r #,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tuckerman, DR.. ana Mrs
Mitchell Mrs. Harlow, Miss Sackett,
Major Gilmore. Lieutenant Wyatt, and
Lieut.. Chaupcey Shackford.
Mrs Richard Townsend and Miss
Mathilde Townsend, who have been
| spending the week in New York, are
expected to return this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

The Hearst Independence LeeEue is
going TO hold its national convention
in Chicago July q and Is, which means
that Mr.. Hearst's party proposes 20
have plenty OF time 10 think matters
over after the other parties have shown
their hands
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
Going Into Politics.

sAIeredith Nicholson. the author Of The
House of a Thousand Candles" is an
nounced as a candidate for. State Sena-
tor IN Indiana. Like Booth Harrington,
Winston Churchill and Owen Wister,
Mr.. Nicholson has political aspirations
He is an Out-and-out Democrat and a
Bryan man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Capt. BIZ Mcdonald is coming on to
Washington. but not 10 charge hell
with one bucket Of water" He has
more serious business on hand: may
discuss the Brownsville incident with
Senator Foraker
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
MAY NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN.

An elderly New Yorker gave up his
seat TO a woman in a street car and
dropped dead.
The case is principally interesting be-
cause of its singular variety.-Exchange
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

About this time look for announce
ments that various literary men, states
men, sprigs OF nobility. etc, have hired
out to report the national conventions
for particular newspapers. The high
subsequent mortality among common or
garden newspapermen, who viii have
to go along to do the work will this
easily be explained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

The report that three members Of the
House of Representatives, after a con-
ference about IL extending over several
minutes, had developed no important dbl
frenca- Of opinion about the currency
question. Is believed to De grossly ex-
aggerated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

The appearance of boom for Judge
Parker for President recalls the fact
that nc is still with US. and will serve
the useful purpose Of heading off any
report that he might have been one of
the victims Of Mrs. Guinness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Gentlemen In receipt Of letters from
The President have on several occasions
discovered that. once given 10 the pub
lie, they are apt to be quite as en-
barrassing TO the recipient as 70 the
urfter-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

The charge that Gen. Leonard Wood
couldn't possibly drill a regiment, is
lust a mean fling, no more worthy of
consideration than the strange protest
against sending a ship to sea in COM
mand of a doctor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
James Dinner Party.

The Military Attache of the British
Embassy and Mrs. Jam IS entertained at
dinner last evening, having aMCng their
guests, the Secretary OF the Interior and
Mrs. Garfield, the Minister from Peru
and Nine. Pardo. Mr.. and Mrs. Cooley
Miss Rose Lamb. of Boston. ard the
Hon Beresford Hope, Of the embassy
staff
Mr.. and Mrs Larz Anderson. who
have been giving a series of dinners in
heir handsome home. on Massachu-
sets avenue, were hosts again last
evening
Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Wurdeman
announce the enga cement of their
daughter. Florence. TO Charles C Koe-
trich, Of Baltimore
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

The English winston Churchill con-
tinues 20 have as much political hard
luck as his American namesake-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Tom L. johnson is producing fine
sample of the. stock article of Demo
cratic harmony which helps the ReDub-
licans win so MANY elections.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
Mrs. Va RensseIaer Hostess.

Mrs John Van Rensselaer, was hostess
at a reception IN the green room az the
Arlington Hotel yesterday afternoon for
the Colonial Danes This was one OF the
most enjoyable informal affairs the club
has given The room was beautifully
adorned with branches Of spring bios
SONS and palms
Among those assisting Mrs. Var Rens-
selaer WSre Mrs Hughes Oliphant Mrs
Roberdeau Buchanan, Mrs. SCHUYLER
Schaeher. Miss Sampson. Mrs. Parker
Miss Elsie Bliss, Miss Ella Lorraine
Dorsey. Miss NJ B Johnston. Mrs
Alexander Perry, Mrs George Andrews
Mrs Cragin. Miss Agnes Peter. Mrs
Williams. and Mrs j. William Henry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Even the most bitter Of his critics
must admit that Mr.. Jerome puts UP
right plausible article Of explanation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

One more week of this suspense. and
Mrs. Guinness will be as numerous gs
Tascott was in his palmiest and most
plentiful days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
Colonial Danes Entertained

Inc New Hampshire delegation 10 the
council OF Colonial Danes were enter
tanned yesterday afternoon BY Ms
Frank Hsckett- The lower floor was
decorated with clusters OF spring flowers
and dogwOOd blossoms. Mrs. Hacke++
VINO vas assisted in receiving her a7,ests
~ mrs Burnham and Mrs Clarke vVor-s
o-S-ck lace over pale blue satin. Mis-
" oodEuu and Miss Richie presided ~
The tea table a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
Mrs. James Entertains.

Mrs Julian James was hostess ~
q luncheon yesterday in her home. on
i"entletn street Covers were laid for
Nenly- MIS- Pierre LoriIlard was also
hostess at luncheon yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs Garfield. wife Of the Secretary Of
the Interior. who was 10 have given .
picnic party TO Great Falls yesterday.
was oDhged 70 postpone the affair on
account OF the Indictment weather. until
Wednesday
Mrs Garfield and her interesting fam
ny are already making preparations %
ieaFe W aSnlngtOn for the summer. some
time the latter part Of This month o.
me early part OF June. They viii 20 10
tnelr home at Mentor. Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs Henry ST. George Tucker. v5,
has been spending some time IN Wash
lngton, IS preparing TO return 10 her
home IN Lexington. Va
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs. Mccartney and Mrs. Irwin have
Mrs Thomas Hardin, OF New York, as
their house guest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mr. and Mrs Perry Belmont. who
went TO Newport 10 attend the Wag-
stan-French wedding, Tuesday, have
returned 20 Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

hean, Senator and Mrs Buckley. ths
ChiseSe minister, M WI: the Persian
minister. General MOrteza Khan the
colombian Minister and Nine COrtez
General and Mrs. pdVau. Mrs. Charles
Cnstis Harrison, Mrs Barrett Wendell
or Boston; MI and Mrs. A G. Down
ing. Mr.. and MIS- Henri de Sibour. Mss
Alma Ruggles, Miss Violet LanCham.
Ir. and Mrs. Charles Henry Butler.
Mr.. and Mrs H p. +. Macfarland. DR.
and Mrs. 1IcGUrgier. Admiral and lIrs
BrOwnSOn. Admiral O-Neil. Dr. Dixon
Admiras and MIS- HutChils. M and
Mrs SequeT- M and Mrs Hackett
Miss Meyers, MI and Mrs. FalrChild
Col. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins. Mrs
Irving, Francis Cotton, Mrs. and Miss
Butler, Mrs Russell and Mrs. Grey. Of
Boston. and Miss Dora Smith. OF New
Jersey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

The Baroness Takahfra. wife ~ rla
Japanese ambassador, is expected 10 re-
turn 70 the United States about TIE
middle OF June. 10
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs George Nickerson. Of Bosro-
who occupied the Slmpkins house on
tolnectlcut avenue last season. has
closed II, and gone 70 Durham Mass
Tor the sumner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
WotherspoOns Dinner Hosts.

Geenral and Mrs WotherspOOn enter
tanned at dinner last evening Maj
Charles G. Treat. Mrs Guy Howard
Miss TompkIns, and Representative
Hitchcock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

The British ambassador returned 10
y ashlngJOn yesterday morning from =
short trlp 20 Philadelphia Mrs. Brvce
mas as her guest in the embassy Mrs
George Young wife Of the secretary OF
m embassy, during Mr.. YOung's alb
sence from The city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

MIS-. Grant Dur. wife OF the British
minister 70 Cuba. who arrived IN Nerv
Aofk thursday. viii come 20 TTas7fr--
Lon tuesday 10 visit her sister. Raro7-
- - a1OllSleuF VIE OF the Belgian min
zen. and Mrs Powell Clayton Al ~
highlands for while before rei0i-i--s
heF husband in Havana
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09
Dr.. Vogel's Dinner.

The Swiss minister. Dr. VozeI gave
dinner last evening In the Legation. on
Hiilyer place The guest list included
the French Ambassador and Nine. Jus
serand- the Belgian minister, Baron
Moncheur; Senator and Mrs. Winthrop
Murray Crane. Mrs Herbert Parsons
Mrs HObsOn- Mrs Frederick Benedict
and Mr. k1OupeEsl<y. charge d-afaIres
Of the Russian embassy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs J. J. Morrow entertained a IsrFs
party AZ bridge luncheon yes-erliS-v
complimentary 20 hes sister. Mrs.
Scanoretl. OF Plttsourg, who is her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs A Hermf and daughter. Miss
Lorraine Herman Of Calvert street. viii
sail next week fer Europe, where they
Will spend the summer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs. DittIebach Of Baltimore. has
been TIE guest, during the week, Of he-
sister, Mrs I s kann-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Miss Stella sehubaeh, OF New York.
has been the guest OF Mrs. E. Ros en-
thai
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

ttlcnard Harding Davis. who has bas,
ne gUesr OF Representative and ST-s
Broohead IN the home on Couuectict-r
So. me- ir- IS spending several days at the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Miss Fannie 1Iiehaels. OF New York.
city. is the guest OF her sister. Mrs.
Joseph King.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs E J. Cowles, Mrs Henry A Sey-
mOur, and Miss Helen ". Seymour, Of
Washington. viii sail on the Steamship
Princess Irene, Of the North German
Lloyd line tomorrow from New York
for Genoa via Gibral ar and Naples.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs. Harry Ksuf ran and Mrs. Arthur
Gross have return q from a visit to rel
atives IN Philadelphia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs J. Gutman and daughter. 8Irs.
e Marks. Of Cincinnati, were visitors
here during the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs. Frederick Schwab. Who has as
her house guest Mrs. T. Wilder. OF St
Louis, Mo- was at home yesterday from
to s o'clock 70 have her friends meet
her guest Mrs SChWab's gown was
Of pale lavender crepe de chine while
Mrs Wilder's was of white messaline
The young ladies assisting n the din
ing room were Miss Gladys Mayer. Miss
Celeste Goodman. Miss Annette Gold
smith, and Miss Rita Baer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-09

Mrs. Carter. wife Of Senator Carter
81 Montana. has returned to her home
in Washington from Richmond, Va,
where she spent several days. Mrs.
Carter was accompanied by Mrs. Bran
nagan, who is on a visit to the United
States from the Philippines.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-06-18
HOT ONIONS FOR PNEUMONIA.
Dread Disease Robbed of Its Terrors
by Simple Remedy.

Owing to the prevalence of pneW-
monia and the great mortality which
attends its ravaaes during the winter
and spring, several boards of health
in northern New Jersey have been TAX
ing measures to protect the citizens of
their towns from the disease. The
health board of Washington, N. j., has
published a remedy which is said to
be sure cure for pneumonia, and
other health boards are looking into
the matter with a view of having the
same thing published for the good of
the general public. This is the pub
lication as it has appeared in the pa
pers of Washington:
Take six or ten onions, according
to size, and chop fine, put in large
spider over hot fire, then add the
same quantity of rye meal and vine
gar enough to form thick paste. In
the meanwhile stir it thoroughly, let
ting it simmer five or ten minutes
Then put in a cotton bag large enough
to cover the lungs and apply to chest
as hot as patient can bear In about
ten minutes apply another, and thus
continue by relocating the poultices,
and in few hours the patient will be
out of danger This simple remedy
has never failed to cure this too-often
fatal malady. Usually three or four
applications will be sufficient, but con-
tinue always until the perspiration
starts freely from the chest. This rem
edy was formulated many years ago
by one Of the best physicians New
England has ever known, who never
lost patient by the disease, and won
his renown by simple remedies"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-06-18
INVALID'S SAD PLIGHT.
After Inflammatory rheumatism, Hair
Came Out, Skin Peeled, and Bed
Sores DeveIoped-Only Cuti-
cura Proved Successful.

about four years ago had very
severe attack of infammatory rheuma-
'tism. My skin peeled, and the high
fever played havoc with my hair,
which came out in punches. I also
had three large bed sores on my back.
did not gain very rapidly, and my
appetite was very poor. tried many
sure cures but they were of little
help, and until I tried Cuticura Re-
solvent had had no real relief. Then
my complexion cleared and soon felt
better. The bed sores went very soon
after a few applications of Cuticura
Ointment, and when l used Cuti-
dcura Soap and Ointment for my hair
it began to regain its former glossy ap-
pearance. Mrs. Lavina J. Henderson,
1913 Broad ST, Stamford, Conn, March
6 and u, 1907"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-06-18
HER DESTINATION IN DOUBT.
little Girls Remark Not Compliment
tary 10 Grandma.

Ethel is of the mature age of FIVE,
Recently her grandmother concluded
that it devolved on her to instruct the
child in religious matters.
you must be a good girl, Ethel, "
she said. Then you will go to heaven
when you die"
Ethel seemed scarcely pleased with
this reward for exceptional conduct.
Don't you want to go to heaven?"
asked grandma, with look of re-
proach.
ooh, I don't know" temporized
Ethel 81 guess not"
why not?" demanded grandma,
severely.
Because maybe 1 couldn't get out, "
answered Ethel.
"You wouldn't want to get out" re-
piled grandma.
"Oh, yes, I should" returned Ethel.
with conviction.
NO" argued grandma, you would
not. Why should you want to get out
of heaven?"
why" answered Ethel, 'T guess I'd
want to go and see you once in a
while, wouldn't I?"-Woman's Home
Companion.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-06-18
1.-TWO TOPERS."
A Teachers Experience.

"My friends call me The Postum
er, because I preach the gospel of
Postum everywhere I go, and have
been the means of lberating many
'coffee-pot slaves
Il don't care what they call me SO
long as can help others to see what
they lose by sticking to coffee, and
can show them the way to steady
nerves, clear brain and general good
health by using Postum.
while a school girl I drank coffee
and had fits of trembling and went
through a siege Of nervous prostration,
which took me three years to rally
from.
Mother coaXed me to use Postum,
but 1 thought coffee would give me
strength. So things went, and when
married 1 found my husband and I
were both coffee topers, and l can
sympathize with a drunkard who tries
to leave off his cups.
cat last in sheer desperation I
bought a package of Postum, followed
directions about boiling it, served it
with good cream, and asked my hus-
band howNhe liked the coffee.
1--WE each drank three cups apiece,
and what a satisfied feeling it left. Our
conversion has lasted several years
and will continue as long as we live,
for it has made us new-nerves are
steady. appetites good, sleep sound
and refreshing"
There's Reason" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read
1.-THE Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-06-18
WILEYS GREAT WORK
HOOSIER SCIENTIST WHO HEADS
BUREAU OF CHEMISTRY.
Has Done More Than Any Other One
Man to Place American AgricuI-
ture on Scientific Basis-Fa-
Their of Pure Food Laws.

Washington-No branch of applied
science has made greater progress
during the last 25 years than agricul-
tural chemistry and DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley, present chief of the bureau of
Chemistry in the department of agri-
culture unquestionably has accom-
plished more than any other living
man in the work of placing American
agriculture on more scientific basis,
thereby adding enormously to the pro-
ductiveness and wealth of the country.
Scientific agriculture, or as it may
otherwise be termed, agricultural
chemistry, is a science of comparative
ly recent origin, and the Indiana man
has been the leading spirit in it for
nearly generation.
Prof Wiley's interest in scientific
agriculture began with his connection
with Purdue university as professor of
chemistry, in 1874, a year after his
graduation at Harvard, when he was
also appointed state chemist of In
diana. He remained at Purdue nine
years.
LII w IlCS . COllllCCIIOA Win IllC 3Of
eminent work began in 1883 when he
was offered the position of chief of
the bureau of chemistry of the depart
ment of agriculture. The offer was &C
cepted, and from that time the devel-
opment of that bureau and its activi
ties became DR.. Wiley's life-work. To
day he is recognized as one of the
worlds great chemists, with a mem
bership in many foreign and American
scientific societies.
Arriving in Washington to take up
the duties of his new post, DR.. Wiley
found his quarters confined to a lab
oratory in the basement of the anti
quated agricultural department build
ing and a little office upstairs. His
full working force consisted of four
assistant chemists and a dishwasher.
The first years appropriation for the
work of the bureau was $4,000. Dur