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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08

President Roosevelt. always interested
in things athletic, has written letter to
the boys and girls of Washington" COM
plimenting them upon the contests held at
the Fairgrounds recently. The President
says that he is happy to learn, through
DIR. Curtis, of the active interest taken
by the children in athletics. although he
continues that he does not mean that
work should be sacrificed to play.
The letter follows:
oyster BAY. n. Y, August 6. 1908.
Ito the Boys and Girls of Washington:
Thru DR.. Curtis 1 have learned that
many of you are taking an active part in
various athletic contests and athletic
events in your city. 1 am glad to see
this. / believe in work and l do not be-
lieve in sacrificing work to play; but L
most emphatically believe also in play.
A boy or girl who has healthy body will
be all the better fit for serious work, and
if the health come through vigorous sports
pursued in an honorable, straightforward
manner, not only the mind but the char
acter is benefited.
ITO the boys l wish to say a special
word. l emphatically believe in manli-
ness. in courage, in physical address: but
/ believe quite as much in good comrade-
snip dIlu d SDlIll OI IdlT DIdJ l. HOpC tHdt
wherever you enter a contest you will
do all that Is in you to win. and yet that
you will remember that 1t is far better to
fail than to win by any unfairness. by any
underhand trickery. Keep in mind that it
is only by persistent effort in the face Of
disbursement that any OF us ever do
anything that is really worth while doing.
The fellow who gives up when he is once
beaten Is made of mighty poor stuff. and
If he thus gives I'D as soon as he is
beaten in sport. he does not stand much
chance Of success in the serious conflicts
Of after life. The true spirit, the spirit
which wins victories in after life, is the
spirit which fights hard to succeed, but
which takes defeat with good nature and
with the resolute determination to try
again. 1t is a good beginning for this Sc
rious work of after life II on the play
grounds you learn how to cooperate with
your fellows, and to do your best to win,
while at the same time treating your op-
ponents with fairness and courtesy.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Here Are the Scores.
The tabulated returns of the tourna-
ments to which the Presidents attention
was directed and which caused his letter
are now given for the first time Al
though they are not complete, they show
the work done. The returns are here
given:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
ZEPPELIN is GRATEFUL.
Sends Cablegram to London Paper Of
His Appreciation.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
LONDON August S.-The Evening News
publishes the following cablegram from
Count Zeppelin:
sympathetic kilograms from all parts
and the splendid generosity of the Ger
man people and government console me
for the grievous loss on the field of Ech-
teringen. The catastrophe was beyond
human calculation. The greyhOunds of
the ocean will perish If the tempest over
take them in insecure waters. Thus a
sudden whirlwind surprised my airsllip.
with motors out of repair. How IL caught
fire no one can venture to say. Yet hap
ply we have saved many instruments
and all the records. | shall start re-
building Immediately. and II the funds
are sufficient | may construct larger
ship than even that of 1gH. and. perhaps
two ships Meanwhile occasional flights
will be undertaken with the reconstructed
alrship of 1907"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
RULED our OF PR|NTERY
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WON'T YIELD TO BINDERS.
President Feeney of Union Will
Take Case to Roosevelt in
Behalf Of Men.

About 41 former employees of the gov
ernment printing office bindery who were
let out by former Public Printer Charles
\. StillinSs, cannot re-enter the service
of the big printery without submitting to
another examination. such as is required
of those about to go into the service.
After considering the case for many
months the civil service commission has
at last decided that none of these book
binders may be favored by having ex-
tended to fit his case the one year eligibil-
ity requirement which is granted to other
civil service employees. The bockb1nders
were discharged in April and May, 1907.
consequently they have not, according to
the commission, the right to come in
under the rule.
The order of the commission. signed by
Gen. John c. Black. its chairman, copy
of which was directed to President James
Feeney of the Bookbnders Union, reads
as follows: I'm relation to the propose
to extend the eligibility for the reinstate-
ment of the former employees of the gov
ernment printing Office beyond one year,
you are informed that the commission
after careful consideration of the matter
declines to recommend the enactment of
al order retroactive in its effect to ac-
complish that purpose, believing that
such will not be in the best interests Of
the service.
JOHN c. BLACK.
president"
The Book binders Union, under MIR.
Feeney, has made a long fight for the eX-
tension of the eligibility of these 400 per-
sons, and hoped to see a large number of
them reinstated before the second ami
versary of their discharge by Stillings.
1t is not likely that the fight will end
with the decision of the commissioner. as
Public Printer Leech is understood to
prefer the employment of experienced
men to the training Of new ones. and
President Roosevelt. if appealed to, may
decide to overrule the commissions or
der
Will Go to President.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Feeney TO
take the matter up with the President
and to use all influence possible TO rein
state the men. In speaking of the COM
missions decision today Feeney said it
costs the government a large amount TO
perfect new men in the bookbinding trade.
since several months training is needed
TO make them proficient.
He said the decision of the commission
has been awaited with eagerness by all
the old employees and will be a great dis
appointment to them, many OF them now
being out of WORK and having a, best
only the hope OF reinstatement in the
government service.
I'VE will take the matter direct to the
President and believe we will have Mr.
Leechs cooperation" said Mr.. Feeney
in conclusion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
SEEKS PRISONERS LIFE.
Excited Philadelphia Mob Fights
the Police.

PHILADELPHIA, August S.-A frenZied
mob of foreigners fought "a detail of police
late last night in an effort to lynch Joseph
Green. aIias Joseph Finestein. for an at
tack on Nellie Wiener. three-year-old
girl.
Mrs Wiener. mother of the child. melted
the mob and led il to a barber shop
where Green had taken refuge. The po-
lice were obliged to force the door of the
shop
Green held an open razor and refused 10
submit to arrest Then one of the police
men felled him with a club and he was
dragged to a patrol. where the crowd
fought hardest to get hold of him. but
the prisoner was finally landed in police
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
ALLISON LAID TO REST
Funeral of Late Senator From
Iowa at Dubuque Today.
N0TABLES IN ATTENDANCE
Interment in Linwood Cemetery
Near David B. Henderson's Grave.
ENTIRE CITY PAYS TRIBUTE
Homes and Business Houses Draped
With Crepe and Not a Wheel
Turns for Hours

DUBUQUE, Iowa. August S-As he
lived so was he buried. The funeral to-
day of Senator William b. Allison was
devoid of all ostentation.- Services were
held at the late residence OF the dead
statesman. and while not of a private
character, the limited accommodations of
the home permitted only the presence of
distinguished visitors. relatives and most
intimate friends Of the late senator
The services were simple and consisted
of the reading of the Twenty-thrd Psalm,
the fifteenth chapter of the Epistle to the
Corinthians and a prayer The Rev. DR.
j. T. Bergen of the Westminster Presby-
terian Church officiated. There was no
music. The interment was private. and
after the Presbyterian committal service
had been read by DIR. Bergen the body
of the senator was lowered into its last
resting place on the hillside which over
looks the Mississippi river.
Whole City Mourns.
All Dubuque paid silent tribute to the
memory of Senator Allison. During the
hours of the funeral ceremony not a
wheel turned throughout the city and
every business house closed it's doors.
Flags hung at half-mast from public
buildings and hundreds of homes and
An effective feature was the winding
with black and white of the trolley poles
throughout the main thoroughfare Of
the city.
The body of Senator Allison lay in state
yesterday afternoon and evening, and
thousands of people called to pay a final
tribute of respect. The only floral trib-
utes were a blanket of American beauty
roses. completely covering the casket; an
emblem of the Loyal Legion and the na-
tional flag. The pallbearers were all resi-
dents of the city and intimate friends of
the senator.
There were many distinguished visitors
at the funeral. Besides the members of
the. congressional committee named by
Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker
Cannon there was large delegation from
Des Moines consisting Of Gov. Cummins
and other state officers. The Des Moines
party brought with them floral pail
six and one-half feet long and three feet
wide. The body was of white carnations
and in the center. wrought in red. was
the word Iowa. In three of the corners
were clusters of lilies of the valley. and
in the fourth was fastened a ribbon with
the dates "1S63-190S.' these marking the
duration of his official life at Washing
ton.
Rests Near Henderson.
The grave Of Senator Allison is in the
family lot i'm Linwood cemetery. A mod
est marble shaft bearing the single word
Allison was erected on the lot twenty
years ago The grave is close to that
in which is buried the late Speaker David
r Henderson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
Rests Near Henderson.
ECONOMY AT LINCOLN.
Notification Ceremonies to Cost a
Mere Half Thousand.

LINCOLN. Neb August s.-Not more
than 500 will be spent by the local COM
mittee upon the Bryan notification cere-
monies August 12. Mayor F. w. Brown
as chairman of the committee, has raised
that amount and the expenses will be
kept within that limit
The parade August 10 will consist OF
two bands. a platoon of police and COM
pany of mounted democrats as escort for
Messrs. Bryan and Kern and the notifica-
ton committee. There will be no march
ing clubs in the parade.
The Wherewithal to conduct the demo-
cratic campaign was the mOmentOuS ques-
ton under discussion at Fairview today.
Ii has been fully realized that properly
conducted campaign requires adequate
funds to pay the legitimate expenses, but
the question of who is to put up the
money is one which has been the subject
of discussion ever since the nominations
at Denver were made. While 1t is ad-
mitted that from a number of sources in
dividual contributions of considerable size
will be made. the decision has been
reached that the bulk of the fund is to
come from the masses. 4 sum not less
than SJOO.OOO is regarded as necessary
to meet expenses of the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
STRING TO HIS GIFT.
"Uncle Remus" Memorial Managers
Refuse Rockefeller's 81 900.

ATLANTA. Ga. August S.-The 81 600
subscription of John ID. Rockefeller to a
fund to establish memorial for Uncle
Remus" Joel Chandler Harris) has
condition attached 10 it.
President Joyner of the Uncle Remus"
Memorial Association received a letter
from Mr.. Rockefeller yesterday stating
that he would give 81 900 provided the as
sociation raises $4,000 in one year.
The letter surprised the officers of the
association and they will inform Mr..
Rockefeller that his gift will not be &C.
cepted with the conditions attached. The
association has fixed no limit 10 the
memorial fund and does not intend e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
Did the Boy WorkP
URGES WOMEN TO STRIKE.
We'll Get the Ballot if We Do,
Says Mrs. Richards.

CHICAGO. August S.--Women were ad-
vised by Mrs Florence Richards of Ohio
in an address at the Lincoln temperance
cfautauaua i'm Austin yesterday to go
on strike until they are permitted to
vote.
take care of children. said Mrs. Rich
ards. we would be led to the polling
places on our bubbles arms before a
month. Then the saloon doors will cease
70 swing No man wants to cook and do
h6usework,' said the speaker. "and a
universal strike will bring them to time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
Can't Suppress Tolstoi.

LONDON August S@Count Tolsto oi
sends to the English newspapers strong
protest which is printed this morning.
against what ne terms the revolving in
justice. cruelty and amazing stupidity of
the Russian government. which has prose-
cuted and punished the distributors of his
books instead of prosecuting him. the
author Count Toistoi declares he never
will cease writing-tbat. i'm fact. he can
not cease. because he is fulfilling the
will of God as he understands II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
TO ELECT LOCAL BISHOP
OF EPISCOPAL
DIOCESE TO MEET OCTOBER /.
Votes to Be Cast This Time for a
Man Who Will Accept the
High Office.

To elect a Bishop Of Washington the
convention of the local Episcopal diocese
will meet October / at st. Thomas Epis-
copal Church.
This announcement was made today by
Rev Dr. Randolph II. Mckim. rector of
the Church of the Epiphany and president
of the convention. This will be the third
session of the convention called to elect
successor to Bishop Fl. Y. Satterlee.
Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Phil
sessions.
In announcing the date OF the conven-
ton DIR. McKim added:
AT the last convention the following
resolution and amendment were adopted:
ResolutiOn-'When this convention ad-
of any emergency. subject to the call of
the president of the convention at such
date and place in October as he may fix.
Amendment-It is the sense of this con-
vention that in case of any emergency it
is desirable that the convention be called
to meet on the first day of October.
None as Strong as Brent.
THE convention will therefore be called
TO meet October at ST. Thomas
Church."
The invitation to meet at ST. Thomas
was extended at the last convention by its
rector, Rev. DR.. G. Ernest Smith.
The membership of this convention will
be the same as at the conventions which
elected Bishop Brent to the local episco-
pate. The declnation of the Philippine
prelate leaves the majority of the votes
of the convention unsettled and they can
swing to one candidate or to several
others.
At present it is declared. no candidate
has appeared who commands the follow
ing that Bishop Brent had. Unless senti-
ment becomes more united than at pres
ent it is declared that the balloting at
the next session will continue for long
time.
We want a bishop this time" declared
a prominent layman of the demon ina ton
recently. and his sentiments have been in
dorsed by many who are members of the
convention. For that reason. it is pointed
out, the delegates will vote only for candi-
dates whom they regard as fit and who
will accept the election. The receptive
attitude of some of the candidates. 1t is
expected will be announced to win votes
for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
FOR SPORT
Writes Letter to "B0ys and
Girls of Washington"
JACK SHOULDN'T BE DULL
All Work and No Play a Bad Pro-
gram.
LIKES LOCAL FAIRGROUNDS
But Work Must Not Be Sacrificed to
Good Time-Scores in
Recent Contests.
JACK SHOULDN'T BE DULL
IKES LOCAL FAIRGROUNDS
The President for Sport.

Il believe in work and I do not
believe in sacrificing work to play.
but l most emphatically believe
also in play. A boy or girl who has
a healthy body will be all the bet
ter fit for serious work. and IL the
health come through vigorous
sports pursued in an honorable.
Straightforward manner, not only
the mind but the character is
benefited d"-PRESIDENT ROOSE-
WELT, to the Girls and Boys of
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
RUDINI DEAD.
One of Italy's Leading Statesmen
Passes Awav.

ROME. August S.-The Marquis di
Rudini. who at various times had held
the positions of premier. minister of the
interior and minister of foreign affairs,
died here today of cancer of the liver He
was In his sixty-ninth year. The marquis
had been a member of the Italian cham
Der OF deputies since 1868
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
Virginia Postmasters.

The following appointments of fourth
class postmasters in Virginia have been
announced at the Post Office Department
Haven w. Williams, at Wingo. Giles
county. vice Sidney S. Williams. re-
moved
Sarah r. Brown, at Waldelock Hanover
county, vice Arthur Brown, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
Score cance led.

On account of false entries at the meet
between Virginia Avenue and RosedaIe
Paul and Walter I-inkeback are disquali-
fled for any further competition under
the Playground Association. and the
points won in the SO-yard dash and 100
yard dash by Paul Linkeback under the
name of Willie Scott are given to Vir-
gina Avenue. The SO-yard relay for boys
is given to Virginia Avenue for the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
CALLS ON THE POPE.
Cardinal Gibbons Condition Much
Improved.

ROME, August S.-Cardinal Gibbons had
so much improved this morning from his
recent indisposit:on that he was able to
go to the Vatican and call upon the pope.
The pontin congratulated his emnence
upon his recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
Rectors and Laymen Absent.

On account of the absence from the
city of many of the rectOrs and prom-
nent laymen who have votes In the con-
vention. the talk regarding a possible sue
cessor to Bishop Satterlee is not general.
Early in September it Is expected. the
delegates will begin to return and then
the relative strength of the several candi-
dates may be estimated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
Will Have Three Chances.

capt Baldwin will he allowed three Of
fetal trials for making the speed require
ments and three for making the endur-
ance test. In the first of the speed trials.
which Is expected TO take place at sun
down today, the flight will be made over a
course from two 10 five miles to wind
ward and return. The time will be taken
from flying start and flying finish.
To secure the contract price. $500 for
his dirigible. Capt Baldwin must make
twenty miles an hour on his speed trial.
II he averages twenty-four miles for the
entire flight. ne will get "a per cent more
than his contract price. or SlOS)J, bonus
or II per cent being provided for each
mile over twenty and up to twenty-four
averaged in the trial. If the machine
makes only sixteen miles 6O per cen; Will
ne deducted from the contract price. and
below sixteen miles the balloon will be
rejected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
BOY WORKED As FAVOR
MRS. PARMELEE CAN'T UNDER.
STAND CHILD LABOR LAW.
Case Against Employer of Theron
Talbot Continued in Juve-
nile Court Today.

When an information charging Mrs.
Martha Parmelee wife of Solon w. Par
melee. jantOr of the McGill building on
street between 9th and 10th streets
northwest with a violation of the new
child labor law was called before Judge
Callan in the Juvenile Court this MORN
ing the defendant announced that she
was not represented by counsel and con-
tnuance was ordered until Tuesday aft
ernoon at I o'clock.
Inspector c. c. Estes was on hand and
eager for the case to go to trial. assur-
ing Judge Callan that it could be disposed
of in a short time. but the court decided
that continuance should be granted.
The information in the case alleges
that Mrs Parmelee employed Theron Tai
bott. thirteen year of age. residing at
3J6 F street southwest. as a telephone and
errand bow on August & at the McGill
building. although the boy had failed to
obtain a permit signed by the judge of the
Juvenile Court as required by section 1 of
the child labor law
Inspector Estes said today that he had
the information issued against Mrs. Par
melee instead of her husband because he
learned that she has been designated by
the Washington Loan and Trust Company
to pay the boy.
W Uen III court lOudy MIS- dI Iuclcc DIP
peared not to understand the nature OF
the charge. and the court officers at once
| took deep interest in the case and offer
ed to aid her in any way possible. Accord
| ing to Mrs. Talbot, mother of the boy
she has known Mrs. Parmelee for about
! ten years, and during that time they have
been close friends. Three years ago Mr.
Parmelee needed telephone boy and sent
| for young Talbot. In the following fall
ne again attended school. and the next
summer worked for a patent attorney In
| the McGill building. Early this spring he
again went to work in the McGill build
ing and was employed by the Washington
| Loan and Trust Company, agents for the
building.
Did the Boy WorkP
Inspector Estes. she says notified him
| about July 10 that he could not worn
longer at the building because of the child
labor law. The boy stayed at home fol
several days. and then went back to the
building and stayed with the Parmelees
| He may have answered the telephone, ac-
cordIng to Mrs. Talbot. but he did II
simply as favor for the people he was
| staying with, who regarded him as their
| own child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
VOTING TO NOMINATE
All Parties in Chicago Join in
Direct Primary.
POLLS ARE OPEN TODAY
Those Receiving Highest Ballot Ar
Candidates for Office.
NO CONVENTIONS HEREAFTER
Republicans and Democrats Hav
Candidates for All State Offices,
for Congress and Senate.
POLLS ARE OPEN TODAY
NO CONVENTIONS HEREAFTER

Special Dispatch To The Star.
CHICAGO, August S.-Senator Shelby
NJ. Cullom, who has been living at the
Moraine Hotel, in Highland Park, during
the summer. waiting for a chance to cast
his ballot in the primaries for Charles s.
Deneen and Albert ]. Hopkins. will moi
be allowed to vote.
The senator has received word that he
has failed to register properly under the
new district primary law and therefore
cannot cast his ballot either in Chicago
or Highland Fark.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-27
IN SHORT SPEECH
TAFT ANSWERS THE
FORAKER CHARGES
CONTINUED From Page One.)

he rode on was provided for by the
Middle Bass club, whose guest he was
at the time.
Taft's principal speech at Minnea-
polls was in favor of postal savings
banks. and in opposition to the Bryan
theories regarding government guar
antee of bank deposits. .
After the speech Mr.. Taft was hur-
ried into an automobile and taken to
the home of F. B. Kellogg before COM
ing to Minneapolis. Mr.. Taft receiv-
ed a great ovation when he arrived in
Minneapolis. He was met at the
union station by several republican or
CARNATIONS and escorted to the audi
torium through crowded streets. A
light drizzle fell all evening, but fully
1000 persons waited outside for two
hours until Taft appeared to speak to
the overflow meetings before address
ing the crowd within the auditorium,
and made two short talks. The can
dates voice was so husky he could
scarcely be heard. Taft will spend
comparatively quiet day tomorrow,
In the forenoon he speaks at the st,
Paul Y. M. C. A., and in the evening
he will make an address from the pull
pit of the Fowler M. e. church in
Minneapolis. The Taft party will con-
tinue its northwestern invasion Mon
day, when the special train leaves this
city at 5 o'clock.