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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
FRISCO ARMS OPEN
TO WELCOME SHIPS
Statue Of Victory Com
memorating Manila Bay,
Typifies City.

8 SAN FRANCISCO. May 5-Flags ara
flying Al about the beautiful shaft Of
Victory, erected by citizens Of san
Francisco, in Union Square. in com
memoration OF Admiral Dewey's tri-
umph over the Spanish feet in Manila
bay.
The display OF the cOlors is in antici-
patton Of the coming Of the combined
fleets tomorrow. but the figure Of Vic
tory seems 70 the visitor 70 bear some
relation TO the recovery Of san Fran
cisco from the ashes Of two years aso.
San Francisco is ready for the navy
men. The snap OF the banners has a
come on, boys" phase that is refresh
ing. The town is to be thrown open for
the visitors. and every man. woman.
and child is going TO Try 10 contribute
something TO the impression that San
Francisco IS again sQuarely on his feet
defying fate and bidding the world coma
and do business with il
The cruisers West Virginia, PennsvI-
vania, Colorado. and Maryland. under
command OF Rear Admiral DAYTON. ar
rived here last night from Puget sound
and viii take part in the reception 10
Admiral Evans Atla1tic feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
HIGHER STANDARD SET
FOR DISTRICT DOCTORS

Senator Gallinger introduced IN the
Senate this afternoon a bill 20 regulate
the practice OF medicine and surgery in
the District that is intended 20 be con-
siderably more restrictive than the pres
ent law Its principal requirement is
that nc person shall be admitted 10 prac-
tice by the Board Of Medical Examiners
who does not present a certificate CT
diploma issued after four years OF study
in a normal school, manual training
school. or high school OF the first grade
or in a legally constituted seminary O.
institute Of equal grade. or a students
certificate IF examination ard admission
TO the freshmen class OF a reputable
literary. college. or who has received an
academic education acceptable 70 the
superintendent Of public institution OF
the District as being fully equivalent 70
The preceding
Il IS further required that the person
admitted to practice must have received
& Diploma or certificate OF doctor OF
medicine from q. medical school or stand
ing in the United States. and must have
studied medicine not less than four full
schoO, years Of at least nine months
each. including four satisfactory courses
each in four different calendar years n
a medical college Of good standing. Pro
vision Is made for students OF foreign
medical colleges.
Senator Gallinger. who is a physician
himself. is much interested in the bill
and intends 10 do al he can TO have
Il passed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
MT. ETNA MOODY,
ITALIANS FLEEING
FROM NEAR PEAK
Dense Smoke OvercaStS
Sky and Gas Impreg-
mates Air.
LayaStreams Slowly Max
ing Their Way Down
to Plain.

CANTANIA. May 5.-Another and
more serious eruption OF Mt. Etna has
caused a panic among the villagers uv-
ing upon the mOuntalnside and nearby.
Those who have rot already fed are
invoking the saints to aid them, while
many have decided that practical flight
is the better means of safety.
The clouds of smoke which roll from
the widening crater now hang ike a
dense pail, oarkening the sky and Civ
ing gloomy and terrifying aspect toThe
Landscape Showers of cinders squirt
forth and rain down upon the mountain
SIDE and the villages. There are slight
rumbiinss heard within the volcano, and
I Is feared that the mountain is getting
ready 10 squirt forth death and destruc-
tion upon the surrounding country
Two slow currents of lava nave made
their appearance and are running down
the mountain A heavy charge of gas
has now begun to issue from the crater.
which gives a peculiarly pungent smell
TO the air. Many of the Inhabitants Of
the villages are seeking shelter in the
churches.
NentuTesOme tourists are CrOwding as
near as possible TO get a glimpse at the
wonderful sight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
;. 900 CHEER HUGHES
FOR RAGETRACK FIGHT

NEW YORK, May 5.-Five thousand
persons stood I'D and cheered 20 the
echo in Carnegie Hall when Governor
Hughes appealing for support for his
anti-Iacing bills, which are TO come
before the special session Of the Legis-
Iature next week, said:
4 would rather be before the people
in an effort TO bring TO pass the abou-
tion Of this iniquity and witness the
determination Of desire to maintain
honest representative government than
hold any ofnce in the gift Of the peo-
pie"
Shouts of "God bless you" and
Hughes must be governor again"
echoed through the big auditorium.
ThroughoHt the governor was applauded
for the fight he is making. At the end
OF his speech IN which he assailed the
bosses who delivered senator's and
hinteG at surprises which may come to
those who fought the bills in the senate
there was much hand clapping.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
CARDINAL LOGUE
SEES WASHINGTON
Pr;mate of Ireland Bishop
O'ConnelI'S Guest at
Catholic University.

Cardinal Logue, primate OF Ireland.
and the Hath successor TO St. Patrick,
was given an enthusiastic greeting to-
DAY when he arrived at the Catholic
University. to be the guest OF honor
at a luncheon given by Bishop O'Con-
nell.
The Irish cardinal. fresh from an ,au-
tomobne tour of the C ", feelingly ex-
pressed his thanks for the greeting OF
the assembled clergymen and laynen,
snd before he proceeded TO his place he
held an informal reception. Among
those who had been invited to lunch
with the cardinal were Cardinal Glib
bons. of Baltimore; Archbishop Farley,
Of New York; Bishop Browne. OF
Cloyne. ireland; Mgr. Hayes. chancellor
Of the New York diocese; PapaI Dele
gate F'alconio. Canon Michael Quinn.
rector OF the cathedral at Armagh, Ire
lsnd; Father McGuigan, Of ST. Patrick S
Church, and many other cIergymen. in
addition to all the students OF the Uni
versity-
Owing to a previous engagement in
Philadelphia. Father Russell, pastor of
St Patricz's. was unable TO attend the
luncheon. He was represented by Fa-
ther MCGuigan.
Cardinal Logue's visit TO Washington
is to rest and enjoy the sights In and
about the Capital. During his stay in
washington he will be the house guest
OF the Rev DR.. Russell. pastor OF St
Patrick's Church, although he is nomi-
nallv the diocesan guest of Cardinal
Gibbons, OF Baltimore
Although fatigued by the social and
other obligations in New York and Bal
tirsore the cardinal arose early this
morning and celebrated the regular par
ish mass at St. Patricks at S:15 o'clock
TIa was assisted by Father Quinn. rec
for Of the cathedral at Armagh. Ireland
After breakfast Father McGuigan took
charge OF the guests. Bourke Cochran s
hIe touring car was on hand, and the
cardinal accompanied by Bishop
Browne and Father Quinn. went off on a
Sightseeing trip. with Father McGuigan
acting as guide
At the conclusion Of the automobile
ride the party went to the Catholic
University. where Cardinal Logue was
the guest Of Bishop OConneIl'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
MAURICE B. DU PUTRON
PROMOTED IN PANAMA

Maurice B. De Putron. formerly chief
clerk to the chairman and chief en-
gineer of the Panama Canal Commits
sion, has been appointed assistant to
the chairman and chief engineer.
Mr.. De PutrOn's appointment is the
result OF long service with the canal
commission. He was formerly connect
ed with the Government service in
Washington. and went TO Panama. in
1904 as stenographer 10 former Chief
Engineer Wallace.
His promotion 20 higher positions has
been steady, and his recent appointment
is regarded as another recognition Of
his services.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
Adm5raI E0ans
To Rgo5n Fleet

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. COM
nander in chief of the Atlantic feet.
viii re1oin his command today Rear
Admiral Charles H Thomas. acting
commander in chief, notified the Navy
Department by telegram TODAY that he
had returned 70 MS own flagship. and
that the Connecticut has gone from
Santa Cruz TO Monterey for Admiral
Evans
The fourth torpedo hOtiIla Of the Paci-
dc feet arrived yesterday. and the sec
ond squadron is expected TO assemble
there today. At sunrise tomorrow mora
ing the entire fleet will depart from
san Francisco haroOr. and take a posi-
ton outside OF Golden Gate 10 await the
arrival OF Admiral Evans
The Atlantic fleet is scheduled 20 en-
ter the hsrbor at O'Clock tomorrow az
ternoon and VIII be followed into posi-
ton BY Admiral Dayton and his com
mand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
THE WEATHER REPORT.

A great barOmetric depression occu-
pies the middle Mississippi valley and
the west Gulf States. and pressure is
high over New England. ana thence
westward to the Dakotas. Cold weather
continues IL northern districts east of
the Rocky mountains. Rain mas fallen
very generally from the Middle Atlantic
States west TO Kansas and Nebraska.
also In the lower Mississippi valley, the
east Gulf States, and Tennessee.
Rainy weather is probable tonight and
Wednesday in the Ohio valley the east
Gulf States, and locally in the South
and Middle Atlantic States
The temperatures will rise slowly in
northeastern districts.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have light north to west
winds. and fair weather to the Grand
Banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
ACCUSED DEFRAUDERS
PLEAD mot GUILTY.

Edwin N. Van Dyke. formerly chem
ist of the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing. and Victor G. Bloede. presi-
dent of the Victor G.. Bloede Companv
ink manufacturers OF Baltimore. indjct-
ed for conspiracy in connection with
the ink scandal at the bureau. were ar
raigned for the second time TODAY he
fore Justice Barnard
The two men were arraigned before
Justice Stafford several months ago.
bat demurred to the indictment. ms
tice Stafford has over-ruled their de-
murrer. holding the indictment sufhci-
eDt.
The land fraud trial in Justice Stat
ford's court. however. made il neces-
sary to arraign them before Justice
Barnard today. Both men pleaded not
guilty. and bond was continued IN the
sum Of $4,000 each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
TOWN IS WRECKED
IN FIERCE GRASP
OF RAGING STORM
Cyclone and Cloudburst
Create Havoc in French
Village.
Three Known toBe Dead.
While Many Are
Homeless.

FRENCH VILLAGE, IL. Nay a.
Three dead doze@ persons missing.
md twenty homes wrecked tells the
story today Of a cyclone, followed by a
destructive clOudburst, which swooped
down upon this section shortly after
midnight
The three men were drowned IN
twenty feet OF water beneath the wreck
OF Louisville and Nashville freight
engine, which had been overturned in
a washOut at BirlEner station, haIf way
between BeIleville and Edgemont, as a
result Of the cloudburst-
The cyclUne bore down upon the VII
lage with a terrifying roar The wind
seemed to last but a second. when il was
followed by a deluge OF water So
great was the force OF the water that
every light in the village was el1tin-
guished. and the place. was left IN total
darkness Ths inhabitants stricken.
ran blindly from their homes for shell
ter when tht, roofs over their heads
seemed in imminent danger Of being
torn away.
When daylight Gawned the village
bore a desoiate appearance. In the
few minutes OF wind and cIoudburst
scores of households Ilad become sepa-
rated, and IL was fed that some OF
those who were missing had lost their
lives in the great food
French Village is eight miles from
East St. Louis. On the Louisville and
Nashville r. ilroad- Farmers living near
the town telephoned for aid They told
the East s.. Louis police that they had
heard the saloon OF Joseph Daveniroy
had been demolished. and ;he sleeping
French Village. Caseyville. Edgemonr-
and several amusement parks are in the
same uefgEbOrhOOd- The railroad tracks
and street electric lines running bz1 Wfel
them are veritabie torrents. and il some
places the streams rushing down me
ties were six feet deep
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
WHAT CONGRESS DID
IN THE SENATE.

The credentials OF Senator Bradley of
Kentucky were presented by Senator
Paynter-
Senator Penross Of Pennsylvania re-
appeared after a long illness. and was
given an ovation.
A bill was passed for the protection OF
game in Alaska
a resolution by Senator Bacon was
adopted calling for the correspond
ence with reference 10 the boun-
dary dispute between Columbia and
Panama
Senator GaIIinger introduced a bill of
stringent nature 10 regulate the
practice OF Tnedicine and surgery in
the District
Senator Warner or Missouri continued
his remarks on the Brownsville case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
CLEVELAND7S CONDITION
SAME, SAY PHYSICIANS

LAKEWOOD. n. J.. May 5.-Unofa-
ciaI announcement was made today that
there is no change in the condition Of
former. President Grover Cleveland. Who
fSfu at the Lakewood Hotel here A.
cess to the Cleveland apartments at the
hotel was still denied. but the hotel
proprietor made the statement regard
ing his unchanged condition
rnrrnins. 4 statement Is cxpectei later
IN the day, however.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
.FEUD LEADER DYING:
SON KILLS ASSAILANT

JACKSON. Ky, May 5.-Former Sheriff
Ed Callahan. chairman OF the Demo
cratic committee Of Breathitt coCnty. is
dying today Of injuries inflicted yesuer-
Gay by John Spicer, his brother-In-law-
CaIIahan's arm was almost severed
Spicer was Immediately sho- TO death
by Wilson Callahan, the seventeen
year-OId son OF the wounded feud leader.
Ed Callahan and Judge James Hargis,
VINO was shot by his son, were close
friends. They stood by each otne- In
all OF their troubles
Callahan ami Spicer were running
store on Ions. Creek. They made set
Elements monthly. Dispute arose over
the settlement. and Spicer and Callahan
began fighting Spicer drew a knife
just as Callahan young son was com
ire IN The door The boy drew MS gun.
hut Spicer had stabbed the elder Cal
Iahan before the boy could shoot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
IN The HOUSE.

The House considered the sundry civil
appropriation bill
The District Committee gave a nearing
on the bin TO lower the price FOR cleo
tric lighting in the District
The Committee on Interstate ard For
eign Commerce heard Representatives
of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany in opposi ion to tie Cary bin re-
quiring that al kilograms be marked
with time they are sent and delivered.
The Select Coznmittee on Wood PUN
continued its hearing.
1t developed today that the conferees
on the street railway bill expect t.
reach an agreement before The ses-
sion adjourns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
POPE CLOSES VATICAN
IN De SAGAN'S FACE

ROME. MAY 5.-The Pope refused 20
receive Prince Helie de Sagan in au-
dience knowing that the object OF the
request was TO AFFORD Helie an oppor-
tunity 10 beg a papal annulmelt Of
Nine Anna Could's marriage 10 Count
Boni de Castellane
His holiness said that ne viii never
allow priest 20 ofaciate AZ Nine
Gould's remarriage-
Prince Helie and Nine. Gould have
gone to Florence. Current rumOr Is that
they have arranged TO be married there
by civil and Protestant religious cere-
mOnY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
FILIPINOS AIA BLOW
At AMERICAN SALARIES

MANILA. May 5.-Sweeping salary
reductions are provided in the financial
bills. recommended by the appropria-
tions committee, which have just come
before the assembly for consideration
Practically every official, from the
governor general down, is reduced the
cuts ranging from 20 TO 4j per cent
American officers are hit the hardest
and it is not believed the commission
Will accept the majority Of the reduc-
tions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
Quake at Naples
Scares HI Czty

NAPLES, May 5.-An earthquake
shock here last night caused much
alarm. Although it was of sufficient
volume to send people running Into the
streets in a panic Of fear, no damage
was caused
II is thought that the natural lis
turbances are caused by the same cou-
ditions which are causing the anrest OF
Mt. Etns and Mt Vesuvius.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
FUNDS FOR CREMAToRIUM.

DR. w. c. woodward. Health Officer,
in a. communication TO the Commission
ers. asks to be informed as to the
amount of the appropriation availab7s
for the equipment and maintenance
until June 30 Of the new erematoriuna
Auditor Tweedale says that in his opin-
ion any balance from the appropriation
for the erection of the crenatoritrn
and s., ,o0e provided for maintenance are
available
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
PAVING CONTRACT APPROVED.

Engineer Commissioner Morrow has
approved The recommendation of c. b.
Hunt, engineer OF highways. that the
2. ]. Brennan Construction Company
be awarded the contract for paving
First street northeast, between H street
and New York avenue. The proposal
amounts 10 S12 500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
z l-2 CENT LIGHT
MAKES A PROFIT
IN SUMNER TINE
Summer Load" Rates
Explained to Commit
tee by Gen. Harries.
Says Ten Cent Is the
Lowest Regular Price,
However.

The story OF the summer load" or
how the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany makes a profit by selling electric
hight at - cents per kliowatt rour in
the summer tine. although its regular
charge 20 Individual consumers is 10
cents. was developed in striking fashion
today LefOre the House District Com
mittee b. Representative William J.
Cary Of Wisconsin.
Mr.. Cary, armed to the teeth with
facts and ngures, went into the public
hearing given by the committee on the
jenkins bill TO put the electricity charge
down from 10 cents to I cents.
Gen. George II. Harries, Of the com
pany, was there to speak for keeping
the price at 10 cents.
What is she regular price for cleo
tricity, charged by your cOmpanyg'
asked Mr.. Cary.
Ten cents per kilowatt hour" re-
Piled General Harries.
But some people IN this town get
1t for 2is cents" said Mr. Cary.
L don't know Of any" said the gen
eraL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
MINE EXPLOSION KILLS ONE;
ROPE BREAKS, CAR DROPS

CALUMET. Mich. May 5.-One man was
killed and four injured ia the explosion
at Tamarack No mine this morning
A rope broke. allowing a car 10 fall
down shaft Of the mine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
sENAToR KNox no sPEAK.

senator -2hflander c. Knox Of Penn
syIvania and President E D. Wardeld.
Of Lafayette College. viii be the prin-
cipaI spea ksrs this afternoon al The
memorial services IN honor OF Jacob
Tome. founder of The Jacob Tome InsIi-
tute at F'crt Deposit. Ed. The services
viii be held IN the memorial hall Of the
institute
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
GROCER ASKS BANKRUPTCY.

voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
filed in. the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict today by G. S. Jaiboe. of the firm
Of Graycroft & Jaiboe. grocers. y c
street northwest. TIfe liabilities of the
firm are given as si.5ll. and the assets
Se02. so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
SCHOOL DISMISSAL
UPHELD BY COURT
Says Charges Not NeceS-
sary for Suspension by
the Board.

The Court OF Appeals today handed
down decision Affirming the judgment
or the District Supreme Court which
sustained the action OF the Board OF
Education in the dismissal OF Miss
Mary E Nalle from the teaching force
two years ago.
The woman was dismissed on the rec
ommedation of DR.. William r. Chan
ceiior' who was superintendent, and she
oegan proceedings through the courts
TO bring about her reinstatement on the
ground that 10 charges had been pre-
ierred against her and that she CO1.Id
not be dismissed by the Board OF Edu-
cation without cause.
Courts Opinion.
TO hold that before q. teacher co,11d
be dismissed from the service for lack
Of professional qualifications specific
charges must be filed and a trial had
counsel present, and witnesses exam
ined. would convert the board into a
quasi judicial body, and, 20 a large ex-
tent, limit It in the exercise Of its ad-
ministrative discretion. We cannot con-
ceive that Congress intended 10 inaugu-
rate such a system.
The Court of Appeals also upheId The
action of the supreme Court in directing
writ OF maudamuS against the Dis
triCt Commissioners in the case of How
arG c. Russell. of the police force. who
entered suit for his promotion to class ?
Claims Right to Promotion.
Russell became a member of the force
in 1903. and was promoted from private
class 1, TO desk sergeant. then. at his
own request, retransferred 10 a nri
vate, thence to bicycle officer. Russell
claims that being In the service three
years and having a spOtless record. ne
was entitled to promotion to class 2 with
its increase in salary The contention
of the Commissioners was that his
changes in rank had amounted to new
appointments. and that therefore he
was not eligible 10 the promotion. The
roandamus of the Court of Appeals re
Quires that the Commissioners show
cause why the promotion should not be
granted Russell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
ToRNADO BOWLs OYER LOS.

AIDIA. Texas. May "a tornado
s1-uck this town yesterday and de-
stroyed three houses. two barns, ard
suokehouse- Ben Neddler, a black
smith. was injured. A cabin sheltering
eleven negroes was destroyed and one
negro was injured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-05
Says Jenkins Hoodwinked.

The general then said that Represent
ative Jenkins had been hood winked into
introducing the pending bH
LAS matter Of fact" he said. "AIr.
Jenkins was surprised to find out the
character Of the bill which he had in
trOduced- The man who handed him
the bill and wants IL passed is the man
who wants TO be appointed inspector OF
electric meters. This bill has a para
graph in il for the appointment Of such
An Inspector"
"Who Is that man?" asked Cary
''I am not in a position to make his
name known" said the general AS q
matter of fact, however, this bin was
gotten into the House in the manner 7
have described 1t was done In a
thoroughly underhanded manner"
We'll, you make the charge that the
man who is behind it wants the iob .
persisted Cary Now, Who is bes''
Il can develop that later on said
the general Mr. Jenkins would tell
you himself that this thing happened as
1 have described it,