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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
LIFE OF MACHINERY.

Wooden Structures Last We'll on the Canal washington Special to N. O. Times-Demo-
 crat.
 The American engineers on the Panama Canal have discovered that wooden struc- lures and machinery do not necessarily fall into rapid decay in that tropical climate. They recently ran across some machinery left by the old French company which was found to be in remarkably good state of preservation A couple of dredges were unearthed on the banks of the Chagrss river near FriJoles, in fairly good condition.
 Although 1t has been twenty years since this machinery was abandoned the dredges have been floated and will be used in the work of the Atlantic division of the Canal The Canal Commission has decided to use the hum of. one of these ,dredGes as the float for a clam shell dredge thst Wiu pres,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
LESSONS IN LION HUNTING.
London Man Gives Pointers to ROOse
 

FeAt.,
 London, Dec. 26.-Selous, the lion killer. explains that while he has col- lected camp and other equipment for Roosevelt's hunting expedition and will so with him to Mombassa, they will not shoot together in East Africa and Uganda.
 MT. Selous points out some of the dangers the president will face in hunt ing. Says he:
 You go out on horseback early in the morning on high plateau in the hope of catching a lion which has de- layed too long feeding and cannot get back to cover. When you are over taking the beast he generally comes to a halt, growing
 ''Ah the first moment you slip off your horse and shoot him.
 Sometimes the lion will charge at you. If he does, you gallop out of tbe way and wait for another opportunity. If he charges while you are off your horse and you fail to hit him. it may be awkard.
 When you wound an elephant it often will make a savage rush at you While you are shooting one of a herd too you may not notice another among the trees which may make a sudden dash"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

pany E. isth Alabama: died February 10, 1885.
 D. c. Canterbury or D. C. cantabury. private, Company c, Williams Battn.. or ist Alabama; died February 24. 1865.
 R c Carlisle, private. Company Ii, sth Alabama Cavalry died March II.
 Moses Carpenter private. Company c, fth tRoddy's) Alabama; died July 25 1884.
 William M. c. Clark. Company A. fist Alabama Infantry; died February 6. isss
 George Davis private. Company 1. sIth Alabama Infantry; died December I3. ISss
 J. H. Douglass. private, Company r. tth tRussell's) Alabama Cavalry: died January 20. 1864.
 Hlrum. pewees. private. c5mpsny A. 4th Alabama Cavalry: died January 25. 1s64.
 h N Dubraii. private. Company K. 10th Alabama Infantry: died March 19. 1864
 J. W. Dennis. private, Company D. 4eth Alabama Infantry; died June F 1884.
 Henry Dewberry. private. Company E., 25th Alabama Infantry: died october q. 1864.
 Ellis Davis, Company F. 18th Ala bama Infantry; died April II. 1868. T Robert Dickson, Company H. sand Alabama Infantry; died March z, ,s1s6s.
 John priggers. Company 4, s3rd Ala bama: died June T. 1868.
 Dniiie. Company I. 2snd Alabama; died February IT. 1868. Martin A. Ellis, private, Company I. 44th Alabama Infantry; died Janu- | ary I7. 1S64. Jasper Evfns. private. Company |. 44th Alabama Infantryi died April 25, I 1865. g lsai
 |. c. Enapd private, Company F, s3rd Alabama Infantry; died Novem- Der IS. 1863. 2. Ford. private, Company K, 4th (Russeirsl Alabama Cavalry; died January IS, 1864.
 iss5 | A. B. Green, private, Company B. srd Alabama Cavalry: died December 2O 1863.
 s. S Gannawag, private. Company | D. 5fst Alabama Cavalry; died Feb ruary g, 1884. H. S. Guy. private. Company c. 53rd Alabama Par. Rangersi died May 30, | 1864.
 William Garrett, private. Company I. 2sth Alabama Infantry; died March 24. 1865. E8 , Josiah L.. or C. L., Grimes, private. Company F. 1st Alabama Cavalry; died February 2. 1865. William G. Gibson, private. Com pany A, 43rd Alabama Infantry; died August 19. 1864. A
 W. 4. Hunt, private. Company B, l 2Tth Alabama; died August, 1863.
 Johnson Hammer, corporal, Company c. 1st or 5Ist Alabama P. R.. died Mo- vember IA. 1863. R. B Harris, private, Company A. 9th Alabama Infantry: died December 1 20, 1863.
 Joseph W. Herndon. private, Com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Professor EhIers, a. Danish authority on leprosy. has secured the co-opera- tion of some French workers. and it is proposed to organize a s%sAntific expe- tltion into tie Danish Wes1 yadies in an erdavor to determine the pair played by blood sucking insects In the dis. semination o9'1eprosY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

ently be set at work at Nombre De Dios in the loading of sand The engines of the dredges are said to be in almost perfect con dItion. the twenty or more rainy seasons not having penetrated the heavy coating of paint which the earetakers put on the machinery when they abandoned the
 eiredges to the jungle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
IMpoRTANr NnrIcn

In fOur d1ys I. Briel<naan & O., must be closed out of their stock of Liquoru aud Wines. Call at onee as their stock b being sold very fast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
What YouGetp

Beautiful Gifts and many of them, and you're happy. Good,--But renneznber--that . sick liver and slow torpid bowels-make the most beautiful gifts lose their beauty --CAsCARETs will clean up the bowels make the liver act-every- thing look better. @ cA9CARETS--Io roe box--weelk,n treat. -z
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The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
DIED.

ERNSr-Cin Tuesday March u. lsos AZ o.r-,-r
n. FREDERICK K, beloved hushsBS -
Lulu erbe-t Ernst.
Funeral rom his iate rsside,~. rr97 S4~.L -.
northEe C. On THURSDAY, March I2 st > -.-lo-,
private.
FORBES inferred into rest Monday. Msrcb lsos
az 70 l. n JENNIE, beloved dasrh.e- az ~
late john Macdonald and Am n F5rbes
services, a which friends are invited Thursdzy
March y. az Il a. T., at her late residence. -
sixth siTs e. Intsnnent. Baltimore. Ma
KING-On T 1esday. March 10 1905. AZ wssbiHe-on
D C., E,ENJAMIN F. KING. husband D!
Hariett n ing. In the seveut-third year oI his
Services at the residence Of his son BENJAMIN r.
king ls2s Eighteenth street northwest. Thurs
day after ioon. March Z. lsos az O'Clock IL
ternent Eirste
kRAFT-on Tuesday morning. March TO- lsE. az
BIS residcr re. 81 Third street northwest FRED
ERICK A. KRAFT husnand q SIary II. Krzf.
formerly o. Baltimore Nd
The funeral ysl take place from the residence u
bis son. Gturgs Kraft. q c street northeast.
on Thu-zday March p az 2. m Iaterus1t
al ST. JohnI Church. Baltimore, Nd
LEECH-On tn. ,siay. March 10 1905. az O'Clock
2. m. ELIZABETH A. widow q the lzts
Funer1l Thursday n o'eloek. frcn sos Ess.
Capitol street iCam5-idse Ohio, papers please
SHEPPEI.D-On Tuesday morning March 10 iss-
at her residence Cooke row SOS o street
northwest. HELEN YOUNG. widow Of t-sp-
Francis T. Sheppcrd. IN the serentieth yesr q
her EEg
Funeral ron her late residence. Thursday Na--h
p az s 30 a. m.
TALB0Tr On Tuesday. March &c. l.os AZ 1oeg
a. H., EDWARD BENNEr, beloved son q 81.
and NJ H. Z. Talbott In the thiriy-seoond
year of BIS age.
Funeral IN take place from bis late residence
6l3 Nor on street northwest THURSDAY Marrh
= AZ S. 70 a. m thence % the Church of tbs
Sacred ( ear. where requiem mass VII be sad
foT the ,pose Of the soul. Relatives and friends
iariteG
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
DIED..

ALLEN-On Monday March g. I9os AZ . % p N.
EMILY ELLwOOD ALLEN.
Funeral from the First Congregational Church on
Thursday March y. az go B. N. Intermeut a.
Rock Greek Cemetery.
BASSETT- Suddenly, on March g. leOS. GEORGE
T. beloved husband Of Airs. Ellen Bsssctt and
son q the late Capt Issac Basseft-
Funeral from his late residence. So Maryland
avenue northeast, THURSDAY. March y az ,. m
COOPER-SuddenIy. Monday. March g. 1905
GEORGE T. b. COOPER. sged forty nine years
Funeral services TO be held At his residence $50
street southwest. THURSDAY, March i. al
1910 a. m. Relatives and friends invited 70
attend.
CROWN-On Tuesday March TO- 1905 AZ Y .. n.
ROBERT A, husband Of Mary A Crown. aged
hfty-dve years
Funeral from the residence q his daughter. Mrs
J. T. O'Nein. l23 G street southeast, ol Thurs
day. March T. az O'Clock p. n Relatives
and friends invited.
DARNELI--On Monday March g. 100, az Ra-
leigh, y. c.. THOMAS LEWIS DARNELL.
formerly q Washington. d. C.. snd Cunoer-
land, Nd, ia the eisaty-third year Of his age
EATON-On Tuesday March TO- 1905. at As a H..
after long illness. GEORGE l. EATON. be
loved son Il Ann r. and the late Henry 7.
Eaton.
Funeral services at his late residence 73f Seventh
street southeast THURSDAY March y. at 80
p. m Intsrnsnt private, AZ Congressional Gem
etery.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
ORDERS AN INVESTIGATION
Principal Stock Exchanges to Be
Subject Of an Inquiry.
President Roosevelt Has Named Her
bert Knox Smith 10 Ascertain
stock Gambling Methods.

An investigation Of all the principal
stock exchanges OF the country has been
ordered by President Roosevelt. with the
purpose TO establish the methods bv
which so-called stock gamblers carry on
their business.
Herbert Knox Smith. COMMISSIONS of
Corporations, and successor OF lanes
Rudolph Garfield in the business Of bait
ing the Standard OIL Company and other
aggregatons OF wealth. IS charged with
the duty OF carrying on this investigation
The President himself. in talking with
some OF MS visitors yesterday. authorized
them to say that the inquiry NAV de-
termine what legislation. II any. Is needed
10 prevent trading IN futures, buyinr
and selling stocks on margin, and other
forms OF gambling" in securities.
Representative Hepburn visited the
White House few days ago. It was i'm
mediately after coming from the Presl-
dents office that the Iowa statesman an
nounced his Intention OF introducing
bill 10 prohibit stock gambling"
The known fact that Hepburn had bsA,
talking with the President about the
measure created the impression that
Roosevelt was favorable to the bill. 1t
came out yesterday, on the authority OF
the President himself. that the Bureau Of
Corporations has been assigned 10 make
the preliminary move.
II. after the Knox Smith report Is made
1t shall appear to the President that stock
gambling, so-called. is included in the
lcng list Of things properly beIonsln4 TO
the Federal government 10 regulate or
prohibit, he viii lend his influence to the
passage OF appropriate legislation by Con
gress.
The President has said more than once.
recently that he might decide TO send
another message to Congress, along the
lines Of the message which caused so
much comment several weeks ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
PRESIDENT WILL HELP.
Promises to Urge the Payment of
$I,60O,OOO for SaItOn Sea Damages.

At, conference at the White House
last night. in regard to the extent Of
the governments responsibility for money
expended In repairing the break in
great dam of the California Development
Company. which caused the overflow Of
the Colorado River and the formation
of the SalIOn Sea. President Roosevelt
agreed to write letter 10 Representative
Miller, chairman of the House Commit
tee on Claims urging speedy action or
pending bill apprOpriating 81, $4,000 to pay
for the work done in repairing the dam
age.
In addition to the President. those who
participated in the conference were
James r. Garfield, Secretary Of the In
terror; Charles D. WalcOtt, former d.
rector of the Geological Survey: Maxwell
Evarts. attorney for the Southern Pacific
Railway Company. Of which the Califor-
MIA Development Company is a subsidiary
concern. and L. c. Corey. an engineer
of the California Development Company.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
FIRE CONSUMES CHURCH.
Northeast African Bapdist Meeting
House Is Entirely Destroyed.

The Northeast Baptist Church. African
in First street northeast. between n and
E streets, was totally destroyed by fire
last night.
The building. a frame structure was
valued at $500. 1t was formerly a resi-
dence. but had been conve rted into a
church.
The fire started, it is supposed, from an
overheated stove. The loss IS covered by
insurance.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

Washington resIvt 1ne vA4s,S..>,s ,.. .--..-
which permit gambling al the BennIng
race track.
Some OF the merchants said last night
that II Judge Stafford's ruling is correct.
the lawmakers Of the District 'of Colum-
bia should lose no time in euacting
laws that would prohibit race-track
gambling. They were eager that the
disgrace be wiped out before the present
Congress adjourns.
All agreed that the morals OF the com
munity had already been impaired. and
that If this form OF gambling was per-
mitted TO continue. the Capital OF the
nation would become VIGOROUSLY corrupt.
Mr. WoOdward's Views.
Mr.. S. W. Woodward. Of the firm OF
Woodward & Lothrop. said:
"The citizens Of Washington should
all unite in petitionlng Congress 10
enact laws TO abolish public gambling. II
is bad Tor our young men. Il leads 20
temptations. and these temptations con
tain great pitfalls / ave never been to
a race track in my life: neither do I care
TO go. X affects business in no small de-
gree, while morally II is worse. There Is
but one opinion 10 be obtained from any
business man. and that is. gambling
should be abolished by all means
Opinion of Mr. Guide.
Mr.. William F. GUIDE. Of Guide Brothers.
florists. says:
The Washington Herald may say for
me that although 1 am passionately fond
of horses. and tests in skill. speed. and
strength, / am opposed 10 gambling in
any form. especially that OF operating the
so-called profession OF bookmaking Were
there no betting connected with the rae
ing at Benning. 1 would say foster the
sport. but just so long as betting is per-
mitted. just so long VIII We have our
court dockets filed with embezzling cases
Congress has the power TO stop this bait
ing Of young men, by enacting proper
laws. The gamblers. known as book
makers. come into Washington. and with
the aid of a press agent, tell Of the fine
condition and form Of the horses. and OF
their excellent chances to win the races
they enter After the press agent has
accomplished his work. the bookmaker
uses his bait. which consists in quotations
Of fancy odds that horses won't win. the
same horses the press agent had said
stood an excellent chance of carrying off
the prize. l wish the government would
step in and stop Il. 1t is time for Wash
ington 10 rid itself OF this disgrace
Mr.. Lansburgh's Statement.
James Lansburgh. OF the firm of I.ans-
burgh & Bros. department store. IN Sew
euth street said:
Gambling in the District should have
been abolished long ago. am opposed
to It in any form. 1t leads too many of
our young men astray-men who draw but
small salaries. These same men not only
fail to pay their bills. but humiliate their
wives by compelling them to give the
merchant some excuse for not paying. Ii
also leads young men into the habit of
living beyond their income. They learn
20 steal, little at a time. but with each
loss there comes a greater theft I was
once connected with the Jockey Club at
Ivy City, but all the tir'r a men,
Der Of the c l TO the
gambling fea
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

Wu Ting-fang, Chinese Minister. was
formally presented 20 President Roose-
welt at the White House yesterday aft
ernoon.
The ceremony took place IN the East
Room at 2;S0 o'clock Mr. Wa was
dressed in the gorgeous robes Of the rank
OF Chinese Minister.
He was escorted to the White House
by one Of President Roosevelts aids. and
was presented 10 President Roosevelt by
Secretary Of State Root. The ceremony
was witnessed by all the members OF the
legation stan. dressed in rich Oriental
silks.
In presenting his credentials. Mr. Wu
said the friendly relations between China
and the United States were mainly due
to the wise policy Of President Roosevelt.
In mis- reply. the President thanked Mr..
Wa for his kind words.
Compliments for Roosevelt.
Mr.. Wu said:
I'm appointing me for the second time
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
potentiary 10 the United States OF Amer
Tea, his imperial majesty the Emperor
Of China has been solely inspired By a
desire to foster international amity and
goodwill
Relations between the United States OF
America and China have increased in
COTdiality and friendliness. This has been
mainly due 10 the wise policy Of your ex-
eellency and Of the previous administra-
tions.
When ! represented my august sover-
eign in this country before. Il was my
duty and pleasure 20 promote. in a small
way, better understanding between the
two nations IL is. indeed, exceedingly
gratifying TO me TO note that the ties
or friendship and commerce are more and
more strengthened every day
The honor and pleasure OF presenting
20 your excellency the letter which ac-
credits me as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentlary 10 the govern
ment Of the United States OF America s.
doubly increased in that ] hold your ex-
cellency In the highest admiration and
esteem.
consider il an unusual privilege TO
meet your excellency again. occupying as
you do the highest post Of trust. honor
ana respect as the head Of government
OF a great nation
President Is Gratihed.
The President replied:
Mr.. Minister; Recalling your former
agreeable OFFICIAL relations with this gov
eminent and not unm.ndful OF the coun-
sci which your subsequent connection
with the Wal Wu Pu permitted you TO
give 10 your government in its relations
with the United States. am glad TO
''-al""T''a Won back 10 Washington and
your hands the letter
nperial majesty the En-
accredits you for the sec
his Envoy Extraordinary
PlenipoEentiary near the
the United States.
Courteous personsl express
YOU
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
Lodge Has Merry Dance.

More than 300 members and guests OF
Columbia Lodge, No 397. OF the order
Of Sons of St George. made merry at
the fourteenth annual ball of that or
ganization. held at the Masonic Hall.
Ninth and F streets northwest. last
night Beginning at O'Clock, dancing
continued until late hour
The union jack OF England. interviewer
with the Stars and Stripes. and festoons
Of flowers, formed an appropriate back
ground FOR the dancers
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
ITALIAN GIRL RELEASED.
Rafsele TavarezEO Permitted by
Police 10 Go Home.

Rafaele Tavarezzo. the Italian girl who
was located Tuesday night BY Sheriff
Garrison IN Hyattsville. after being alb
sent from her home, in Schotts alley
southwest. for several weeks. was re
leased by the police yesterday. and told
she was at liberty to make her home
where she choOsed. The girl told Of
suffering and privation at the hands Of
relatives. and gave il as her reason for
leaving home. She said that at one time
her despair was so great she eontem-
plated suicide.
Miss Tavarezzo, when she disappeared
from Washington on February Is. went
10 the home OF Mrs. Whalley in River
dale. Nd She has been there since, and
SAYS she intends staying there. as her
benefactors give her the kindest treat
ment and every consideration.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

Carter. Philadelphia; Mrs. Alfred A. Garrett Phila-
delphia; Mrs. y. x. Steel Connecticut; Mrs. r. T.
Fort Pennsylvania: Mrs Howard w. Leppencott
Philadelphia: Mrs Herman IL. Brncy Phladel-
phia. Miss Gertrude l.. Rutter. Philadelphia: Miss
NETy NJ Grim Philadelphia; Miss Mary Pamela
Rice Boston; Miss Anna Javois, Philadelphia; Mrs
VI. h. James. Missouri: Mrs. Josephine Rich iili-
Hois. Mrs. J. \. Porter Texas: Mrs. &. Phngstag
PENNSYLVANIA: Mrs. c. Misner. Pennsylvania Miss
maude r. Hausche. PENNSYLVANIA: Miss Elizabeth
T. GordcD Massachusetts, MrS Margaret Dye Ellis
New Jersey: Mrs Samuel H. Bullock. Rhode Island /;
Nrs. Hattie r. Chase New Jersey: Mrs. Henry r.
Rsiney. Illinois; Mrs. Charles vTden, Illinois. and
Mrs Mary R. =. Davis Connecticut.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

A request was made by the reporters
at the District building; yesterday 20
the major and superinte pdent OF police
that a section defining the privileges
extended TO the wearers of press badges
be included in the police regulations Of
the District
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
TheatricaI Manager Dead.

indianapolis. Ind. Mart n 1I-Joseph
Barrett. fcrty-two years old. manager
OF Pat Whites Gaiety @ iris" died or
pneumonia here to-day. E;arrett was a
well-known newspaper m an in New
York several years ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
Ocenn Strnm.hin.

New York. March u.-Anirsd out: Majestic =,
CheFbourg from New York
Sailed from foreign ports: Adriatic. from so,,,-
hampton for New York
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

Private funeral services for Leopold
Wolf. merchant Of this city. who died
at his residence at 1aAc-na Park. Nd.
Tuesday evening. will be held at Geier's
Chapel. 1i1S Seventh street this after
noon al / O'Clock. Mr.. Wolf had been
a resident OF the District for a number
OF years. About two years ago he re
moved to Takoma Park. In addition 20
his wife, Mrs Hannah Wolf, three chill
dren survive.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
WULAUDSPRESIDENT
Roosevelt Thanks Him for
His Kind Words.
NEW MINISTER IS PRESENTED

Ascribed Amity Between China and
United States to Wise Policy of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS High Esteem
and Admiration for President-Le-
CATION stan Is Present.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12

Only ten cents n week, delivered at
your door-the daily issues Of The Wash
ington Herald. Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
President Is GratiAed.

n your hands the letter
nperial majesty the En-
accredits you for the sec
his Envoy Extraordinary
Plenipo} }entiary near the
the United States.
Courteous personsl express
you.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
NOTES OF THE CONVENTION.

A memorial service is 10 be held for
Mrs. Birney. who founded the congress.
Mrs. Roosevelt has promised to be pres
ent AZ the morning session to-day, when
the subject OF the influence Of the home
viii be under discussion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-02-01

opher's robe draped over It She wore
the sacred Brahman cord about her
neck and her bare feet were thrust
into sandals. Mrs. Besant claims to
have been q Brahman in q previous
incarnation.
A revival of pure Hinduism Is one
of the objects, II not the chief OBJ
ject, of the college; which also gives
instruction in the western sciences.
1t was as surprising as it was disgust
ing to find that this institution, with
stan of European theosophists among
its teachers. and supported In good
part by funds from Europe and Amer
lea should have as the one conspicu-
Gus figure on its campus. In heroic
size, the uncomfortable Shive symbol.
II Boston only knew!
Digging Up q Buried City.
Although there are now only few
hundred Buddhists in all India proper.
1t was at Benares that Buddhism
really began. Buddha, after his en-
lightenment, began to teach at spot
a few miles from here. known as Sar
nath, the original site Of Benares. At
the present moment archaeological ex-
plorations of great importance are
under way at Sarnath. The ruins
which have just been unearthed
are probably those Of the very
monastery to which Buddha re-
tired, In the fifth century B. c. The
images dug up are in excellent condi-
ton, and quite as well carved as those
in modern temples. One OF the
finds" is a huge polished granite
pillar, erected by King Asoka. "the
Constantine of Buddhism" 200 years
before the Christian era. The week
of my visit, finely built well, In
perfect condition, though now dry, had
been uncovered. These excavations
at Sarnath are probably the most i'm
portant now under way anywhere In
the world.
Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowlss.)