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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
Able Seaman Reaches New
York From Greenland.
: On Sick List.
SHIP WAS DAMAGED
DURING HURRICANE
Explorer Sends Letter to Peary
Arctic Club-Well Satisfied
With Progress.

NEW AOHhs OCL- lO--t1e0Ty Johnson,
able seaman Of Pearys vessel. the
Roosevelt. has arrived in New York
from Greenland, bringing the first oral
news OF the Arctic expedition that has
been received since the North Pole seek
ers left this city last June. While get
ting ice water from a glacier at Etah,
where the Roosevelt was taking on
stores and making repairs, Johnson was
stricken with a chill m his knee and
sank on the ice unable to walk. He
grew worse rapidly, and to his bitter
disappointment, he says, he was obliged
10 start south to save his leg from am
putation-
Johnson brings with him a letter from
Peary TO the Peary Arctic Club, Of this
city. A report Of the progress Of the ex-
petition UP TO August IS is said 10 be
contained In this letter, with photo
graphs and interesting data. Mr.. Peary
is reported to have expressed in the
letter his complete satisfaction with the
results of the trip thus far.
a condensed diary Of the expedition
was kcpJ b. johnson. The diary states
that a hurricane encountered July -.
just of the coast OF Greenland. opened
The seams Of the Roosevelt at the bow
TO such an extent that several OF the
crew felt her TO be practically uusea-
worthy for a rough voyage among
crunching icebergs. While the vessel
was repaired partly at Etah. before
she steamed north. Johnson says Ter
leaky bow causes apprehensions among
some that she may not survive the per-
ilOus trip.
on July q the first iceberg was sight
ed near TurnvicK. along the south coast
Of Labrador. on August ., near Etah.
walruses were hunted all day ana far
INTO the night, the constantly shining
sun making this possible. Thirteen OF
the animals were shot.
on August ., at Cape York, Johnson
relates that three Eskimo families and
seventy Eskimo dogs were taken Oh
board the Roosevelt the men refusing
10 join the party unless their wives and
children were taken along
When II was decided that Johnson
must return home Mr.. Peary put two
ESkimos in the cooks galley and trans
fcrred the cook to able seaman's duty in
JOhnsOn'S place The Erik which had
accompanied the Roosevelt as a prOvlS.
ion transport. started southwark August
p, three days after Mr.. Pcary steamed
north among the ice foes. Johnson re-
turned on the Erik and will remain IN
New York until his leg Is pronounced
well. He is a native of Stockholm
Sweden, and has been around The work
during the last six years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
WHITE HOUSE PLAY
PROMISES SUCCESS
lndicationsAre That Outdoor
Performances Will Raise
Much for Fairgrounds.

So great is the interest in the the
atrical performances 20 be given on the
White House grounds October Is for
the benefit Of the Washington Play
grounds Association that IS r o."
signs viii undoubtedly be used both
Friday afternoon and Saturday morn
ing
J. E West. who is cooperating with
DR.. Curtiss in arranging the affair. said
today that society leaders have dis
played great interest in the protest. and
TIRE Friday afternoon performance IS
certain TO be a huge financial success
Mrs Roosevelt has committed the use
OF the White House grounds and the
Marine Band viii give concerts half
an hour before each performance
The Friday afternoon performance
will be for adults. and il is from this
that the largest returns are expected
An admission fee OF 81 win be charged.
with reserved seats for 8. 4 limited
number OF boxes viii be sold e. Z IS.
The school children themselves have
SHOWN so muCu interest in The matter
than the performance OF Saturday morn
ing was deCIded upon As IL would be
lmpracLcaDle 70 throw the grounds
open 10 the children, IL was decided 10
sen q large number Of seats 20 them Tor
. cents About 100 seats viii be re-
SCrveI-
Ben Greets Woodland Players viii
give the performance. which viii con-
Slst Of "PaucOra and the BOX OF MIS-
chief and Midas and the Golden
Touch adapted from Hawthorl-s Won
der book, by Rose Miller O'SeL There
win be ola Greek r.uSfc. dances and
PROFESSIONS Tickets are on sale AT
Arthur Smiths, III Z street north west.
In the event Of rain the performance
VIII be given al the New National Thea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
Stomach Gases
and Torpid LiVers
Give Way Before the Peculiar
Purifying Power Of Stuari'S
Charcoal LOZenges.
A Trial Package Sent Pre-.


The foul gases OF the stomach ard
TIE torpid action OF the liver are easy
victims for charcoal 10 overcome
This great natural cleaner and alb
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by a system afflicted With gaseous or
sluggish tendencies
Charcoal has long been known as q
great absorbent OF gas. A painful OF
charcoal viii positively purify q room
nlled with foul OdOTs and decay Its
absorbing ratio Is one hundred times
greater than its own volume
The an~ients gave charcoal for many
American Indians used il Tor snake
bite, poison from eating wild herr
and cured whet they called stomach
bad medicine with It.
Willow charcoal seems 10 be tie best
product FOR human use, and no doubt
the peculiar curative property OF tn
willow is represented in chemical
qGailtN IN ltS SharcoSl.
Stu2rt's Charcoal LOzenges a-e pure
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the process OF digestion from producing
uONiOuS gases. They viii viviIy a laZg
liver md aid every organ which Is most
likely 10 he overcome through its con
tact with impurities
They cleanse the stomach and mites
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paTeS Il. To allay gas ~ night chey
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morning without thai terrible uauSeat-
Ing bad breath which destroys appetite
and renders one miSeTarIe
All druggists sell S,uart's Charcoal
LOZenEes, price twent v-nve cents, or
send US your name ana address and We
viii send YOU a trial package by mail
free Address F a Stuart Co. 900
Stuart Bldg. Marshall. Mich
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
Relatives viii Give Testimony
In Manassas Murder TanqLe

down upon the head OF Edward, crush
ing the skull and dropping the murderer
dead. close TO the body OF Allen.
The scene Of the double tragedy is
about four miles from Manassas As
soon as the news OF the night was
learned Deputy Sheriff A c. Barbee
hurried t. the place.
The CORNERS inquest was held yes
teroay. and the jury returned the fol-
lowing verdict
'Al Fair was killed BY a shotgun
wound lnh-cted by Ed Fair, In the left
side, above the heart. Edward Fair
was killed by Thomas POsey with an
AK, bursting his skull He was also hit
over the head with "A musket Dy Mrs
Minnie Posey, sister Of the two Fair
brothers Thomas Posev Is s1TDuOsed 70
have been shot by Edward Fair. infict-
ing small flesh wound in his left side
near the hip"
Strange Family Crimes.
The phantom Of tragic death which
has ever lowered about the Fair family
has left strange tale IN the annals
OF Virginia crime and misfortune Ffgbr
years ago. Willis Beavers married one
Of Charles Fairs daughters. Beavers
became JEALOUS. and tried 20 kin the vvo-
man. but was prevented By a man
named simpson. who interfered. and IN
the sEugSle that ensued, killed the
husband The widow later entered t5a
nome or man named Putnam a.
hOuSekeeper. and within q short tIr1a
Putnam had killed her through ms
Jealousy, and ended MS own ne
Overcome by the tragic death OF me
woman, her father, Charles Fair. droD-
pea dead at the funeral. Some time
later. Asel Posey, n brother-fn-Iav- ~
charles Fair was killed BY a tree falling
upon him The double tragedy Of Thurs
o@y night IS sIr1kingiy similar 70 that
which attended the married life OF the
dead sister OF The Fair boys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
SHOPPERS THRONG
GOLDENBERG STORE
Sale of Adler Stock of Mems
Furnishings Attracts Many
Bargain Hunters.

Attracted by the opportunity to obtain
merchandise Of the first standard at
remarkably low prices as the result Of
one OF the largest deals in the local
business field. crowds have been swarm
ing TO the Goldenburg store today,
where the Victor Z. Adler stock has
been placed on sale at 50 cents on the
dollar.
With the opening Of the doors this
morning. the bargain hunters filled the
store.
The managers provided a double force
Of salespeOple-
The greatest demand today has been
for clothing and mems furnishings,
second. a noticeable feature Of the sale
is the presence Of women. who are TAX
ing advantage Of the opportunity to
buy needed supplies for their husbands
and boys.
The Adler stock. which was personally
selected by this well-knOwn Washing
ton business man, IS an extra large one,
invoicing more than $4,000. and includes
suits, Overcoats, top coats, and separate
trousers. There are also the newest
shapes in hats, and youths clothing in
fancy as we'll as plain c,lors.
The stock is especially complete, ana
iuclud IS neCkWear, shirts. sweaters, and
underwear, in both medium and winter
weight, as well as a large assortment
Of sturdy shoes IN The newest fall
styles and made Of the best material.
There are also several hundred umbrel-
las and a large assortment of mems
Jewelry, handkerchiefs, as well as the
other small accessories to a well-ap-
pointed stock OF mems furnishings.
Goldenberg's will remain open until 10
oclOck tonight, an hour later than the
usual Saturday closing hour. It is also
announced that the sale will continue
All OF next week, and that on Monday
morning additional lots from the Adler
purchase that could not be placed on
sale today for lack of room, will be
brought N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
ENJOINS HUSBAND
OVER SONS BODY
Mother and Father of James
Conway in Dispute About
Funeral.

70 prevent her husband from interfer-
Ing with the funeral of her son. James
H. Conway. who was killed in motor
cycle race Thursday, at the Fairfax
county. Va fair. Mrs. Annie B. Con-
way, the mother. filed petition in the
Supreme Court Of the District today
for an injunction against Albert P. Con-
way and Health officer Woodward,
whom she feared would seek TO hold
up the funeral to be held this afternoon
from the home Of DR.. d. z. Street, 100
Ninth street. The Conways were d.
vorced three years ago.
Asks Revocation of Permit.
Although the burial in Oak Hill Gene
terry was permitted by the health Of
ficer. the mother alleges that the father
went 70 Health Officer Woodward and
induced him to revoke the permit IN
til an order of court should be pro
duCcd. SO she asks the court to enlOin
the father from taking any steps
legally or otherwise TO prevent the
funeral or 10 get possession of the body
Of their son; and TO enjOin Health Of
ncer Woodward from denying her the
right to have ner son buried in the lot
she has chosen for him IL Oak Hin
Cemetery
Arrangements for Burial.
James Conway, clerk in the Patent
Office. was killed on the race track at
Burks Station. during a motor cycle
race. His body was brought to Wash
iHgtOn Thursday evening, and the moth
er at once made arrangements with
Undertaken J. r. Wright. 1897 Tenth
street. for the burial this afternoon, at
Z o'clock.
The father was invited to the home
e see the body. the mother says, but
o1d not come He is still welcome, she
asserts, and may accompany the fu-
neral train 30 the cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
NEW YORK TIDINGS
FOR THE PRESIDENT

New York is the fighting ground for
raft and Hughes" said Representative
James B. Perkins at che White House
today. I do not look for a Democratic
victory in the state, but II Bryan should
poll a tremendous vote in New York
city, II will be mighty difficult 20 over
come IL upstate. I believe that the
country towns will return their usual
Republican matorities, and I think we
viii get a fair break in the cities Gov
ernor Hughes Will, OF course. be badly
cut. nut not enough to bring about his
defeat"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
STOPS
BRADLEY IN FOUR

NEW YORK, Oct 1O-Al Kaufman.
the California heavyweight, knocked out
Fred Bradley. Of Boston. in the fourth
round of what was scheduled to be a
siX-TOUnd fight at the National A. c.
VIXEN the knockout came, after forty
seconds of milling in the fourth round.
Il was by no means unexpected. The
giant Californian, with an advantage
in height, weight, and reach, over the
Bostonian, outfought Bradley and
knocked him down four times in the
opening round
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
PROMOTIONS MADE.

Promotions made at the PostofHce De
partment by order of Postmaster Gen
eral Meyer resulted in giving salary in
creases 70 three clerks. Mrs. Mildred
F. LovejoY, Of Mississippi, was promot-
ed from $1,000 10 $3.50 per annum:
Charles A. Lehman. OF Kentucky from
81, 400 TO S1,600. and Arthur c Holden. OF
Massachusetts,, from $500 TO 81, 100 per
annum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
WESTERN TO PLAY
JACOB TOME TO-DAY

Western High Football team left early
this morning Tor Port Deposit TO meet
the strong team of the Jacob Tome
Institute.
This game. like that arranged between
Central High, of this city, and the same
school Of Philadelphia, will be an an
nual affair. to be played in Washington
every other year Manager Howard, Of
Western. has his hopes Of coping n
victory after Westerns splendid show
ing in it's recent contest with the
Georgetown Prep team.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
WILL GET THEIR PAY.

BY working all night. until O'Clock
this morning, the school authorities
prepared the teachers payrolls for
Monday The printers showed by their
delay that payment could not be made
on time, so Superintendent Stuart called
on the clerical force for the extra work
which put the payroll in the hands Of
the Auditor for dnal checking this
mornines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
NEW PIRATE PARK
IN CITYS CENTER

PITTsBURG. Oct 1o.-Pittsburg is to
have new ball park right in the heart
Of the city.
1t was discovered today that r. F.
Nicola and others Of great financial
power are securing for Barney Dreyfus
the ball park which during the last
year has been used by the Carnegie
Technical School, and which adjoins
Carnegie Institute and the Technical
The park is f7c by so feet. and is pass
cd by a dozen street car lines The
cost price IS understood to be in the
neighbOrhcod Of $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
STEAL MAIL POuCH

SALT LAKE. Utah. Oct 1O.-A mall
pouch. made up at the local postofhce
here, containing a number Of REGISTERED
packages for the East, were stolen
from a truck at the Denver and Rio
Grande depot last night. There is no
clue to the robbers
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Continued from First Pagel

went in search o. her. He was met by
Allen Edward demanded that his wife
return to her home. He declared he
would kill any ore who tnterfered with
him. Allen SHIELDED her and a violent
quarrel ensued. after which Edward re-
turned 10 his htme, which was located
not a great distar ce away.
Edward aTneu uIHscu with double
barrel shotgun and hurried back 20 the
Fair home There he again mace de-
mand for his wife. His demand met re
fusal despite mis- threats Finding bO'h
his wife and brother determined 10 o.
pose him, Edward with a savage oath
aimed the shot gun 81 his brother and
fired. The charge entered the man 8
dead.
Posey Saves Woman.
With one glance at the body Of the
murdered man. Edwards rage seemed
20 increase, and ne turned the smoking
WEAPON upon rs wife. But before h.
could discharge The Weapon TnOmas
Posey sprang forward. ana seized the
gun. A struggle ensucu. and Mrs Fair
fed
Posey was no physical match for Ed
ward Fair, and the latter began TO get
the better Of his opponent. Mrs. Posey
saw that the struggle could have but
one outcome, and she did not propose
20 see her husband numbered as the sec
Ond victim Of her brother. She Mastered
into the house and grabbed an old
musket With the strength OF despera-
ton she brought the weapon down upon
the head Of Edward. This caused his
own gun 20 be discharged, and a small
part OF the load struck Posey IN the
side.
Murderer Is Killed.
He picked up an ak that was close
bv. and. with o-e swing. brought II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
United States Attorney
Baker Indignant Over
Democrats Move.
DECLARES HIS HOME
is IN GEORGETOWN
Has Something to Say When He
Goes to Prove Himself
No "Suspect."

United States Attorney Daniel w.
Baker declared this morning that he
proposed TO vote for William II. Taft
on November 3. despite the attempts
Of the Democrats to deprive him Of
his franchise. on the claim that he has
changed his residence.
Yesterday Robert G. Hilton, mem
Der OF the Democratic committee. filed
an affidavit alleging that Baker had
changed his residence from George
town. Nd, and was not a qualified
resident Of that precinct and county.
This action by Hilton put Bakers name
on the list Of suspects" and the mat
ter viii have to be settled by the board
Of registration next week Baker was
far from pleased over the action OF
Hilton, and was emphatic in express
ing himself today.
Pm Going to Vote"
But in spite OF that Democrat" de-
clared M Baker, I'm going 10 vote for
Taft this fall Pm going TO do some
thing about this It's spitework. I've
been living in Maryland tor years /
have my home there now, and keep
II open all the year round 1 have a
farm OF $50 acres. Isn't that being a
J esident?
why. it's all because Tn married
You see. IL is this way. In the eyes OF
the law If a man moves 20 the city ana
takes his wife vi him he may be re-
gard-d as changing his dCmicile- Now
ever winter / rent q fat IN town
rented one early this year, beCalSe
wanted first choice. j spent five nights
In Washington this month. only because
after NV lectures at the law school az
Georgetown. il is TOO late 20 catch the
last car.
Thinks II Mean Trick.
ITS a mean trick 10 go after a man
like that Even the Democrats out
there offered 10 go before the board and
show that / am a resident and entitled
10 vote. Watch me. I'm going 10 vote
for Taft
Mr. HHtOn's affidavit Isn't the truth.
Everyone out there knows it's just a
trick Even during the winter am
frequently al my farm. Keep the house
open and running. But that isn't going
10 bother me. For the last time. now
I'm going 10 vote for Taft this fall
Mir. Baker was served with papers re-
quiring his appearance before the board
on Tuesday TO explain away his position
as 4 suspect" He says he'll have
something to tell them at that time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
TAFT HAS NO PLAN
TO SEE PRESIDENT
Candidate Has Not Notified RooSe-
welt That He Will Be Here
October IS.

II Secretary Taft contemplates stop
ping of in washington next Sunday for
the purpose of having a conference with
President Roosevelt, he has not yet
communicated his plan to the Presi-
dent THIS was the statement made to-
day by Secretary Loeb, when asked as
TO the accuracy OF the statement pub
ished this morning that the Republican
candidate would come here October IS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
RUNNER DOESN'T SCORE.

Sporting Editor Times:
A is on first base. z Is on third base.
and c is at the bs.t with two out. IS
starts to steal home as the ball leaves
the pitchers hard. ard touches the
plate just after c hits the ball A is
forced out 1t second on the play Does
the run COunt2 Yours,
H r. BURRILL
Answer-The run does not count.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
White House Callers

Secretary Garfield.
Mr.. Justice Marshall.
Elmer Dover. New York.
Peral Wight. Louisiana.
Senator Marion Butler.
General Corbin.
Wayne MacVeigh.
II. A. Taylor.
Representative Perkins.
Willis L. Moore
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
LYTTLE LEADING
IN PARKWAY RACE
Terrific Bursts of Speed Fur
niSh "Thrillers" for
Spectators.

MOIOR PARKWAY, l. Z. Oct. 10
Driving at the same terrific speed with
which he turned UP the first lap Of the
new Vanderbilt Cup court. Herbert
Lyttle - she -IsoHz has gone 40 OF the
"a and a fraction miles without rnishaD
and LOOKS Ike the winner Of the Motor
Parkway sweepstakes.
His time for the six laps was . hours
and y minutes. an average OF about
siNty-five miles an hour. To make sJcb
an average he must have negotiated the
level stretches Of the new cement mark
way course In bursts Of speed approach
ing 100 miles an hour
In the Money.
Louis Strang and J Kirkpatrick in
Henaut and Hotchkiss cars. are holding
second and third places easily from the
Chadwick. ItaIa, and Simplex.
The Knox developed trouble ana fs
Practically out OF the race.
Lyttle drove his car ike a rnadr,ar
he made the first round OF tr.s course a
distance OF twenty-five miles, aro.ind
sharp turns. s. curves and .e,..1rrIr,''
curves, in the wonderful time OF % min
uJes and i second. be made two
ROUNDS or nrty miles, in q minutes and
= seconds During some OF his anaz-
. 4
ninety miles an hour.
ne look the curves on two wheels
and with barely a perCeptibIe sIacLen-
ING OF speed Spectators held their
o1Sa' H anu isasped as the daring driver
/ alld MS wild car squirting flame and
smoke rom the vents in the hiv hood
I tore around the course.
rearing along in the wake OF I,vttIe
CdHae 81 ang. winner Of the. BrfarcIir.
Strang made the first lap in q minutes
40 SECONDS, ana the two laps in q min
utes and Is seconds Basic, in the Knox
~ al; % mace tae first lap in . minutes
ana = second. but met with delsv On
nc second round and finished the -afrv
miles IN u minutes and 1 second L-f~i--
/ patrick. In a HOtchkiss car. was rhfrd
uJes and ls seconds.
Nassau Event.
! The little cars ia the tour-Iap Nassau
event have all finished but the Cadillac
( and REQ, which are still plugging ont
/ their last round.
] The order Of finish was: Buick. No /.
/ cameron. No 4: Mitchell, No /; Mitch
/ ell No ;, and Buick. No. :.
! The Chalmers Detroit. Burns driving.
Is leaoins the siN-lap Jericho stalks by
/ a good margin.
! In the Garden City event. eight lsr,s
/ the Sharp Arrow, Bit Sharp driving.
/ is leading the Buick. No. 3. for FRI
/ hOnOrs bv a narrow UlarCin.
/ The Rainier. driven by DisbroV is
] leading in the Meadow brook. nine-Iap
| event with the Allen Kingston close 1l,t
J The accident to the StOddard-DavtOi..
| IN which its mechanic. La Motto broke
/ his arm, did not seriously damage rhe
/ car. Il is back In the race with NIL
! the running.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10
Scrofula

Few are entirely free from II.
1t may develop so slowly as to cause
little if any disturbance during the
whole period Of childhood
1t may then produce dyspepsia, ca
tarrh, and marked tendency TO con-
sumption, before causing eruptions,
sores OF sWellinCs
To get entirely rid of it take the great
blood-purifier,
HOODS SarSaparilIa
In usual liquid form or in chocolated
tablets known as Sexsatabs. 100 doses 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10

No DOUBT you've noticed il. the BEST
druggists DO not affront your Intelligence
through glazing Bill Bord Signs and mean
while the Intelligent citizen sends his pre-
scription where ne pleases, generally T. BUR-
ROWS. Best Prescription Corner. 1Ith ana
Pennsylvania ave Sc II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-10

DR.. W. 7. BALDUS. German Speciaust o.
diseases OF the brain. nervous system hear
stomach and kidneys. Doctors service anT
medicine. - Consultation free Sc cor sfb