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The Washington times., 1908-08-15
VEGETABLES AS MEDICINES.

Carrots are excellent for gout. Gran
berries correct the liver. Asparagus
stimulates the kidneys. Watercress is
an excellent blood purifier. Honey is q
good substitute for codliver oil. Pars-
nips possess the same virtues as sarsa-
paTilla. Celery contains sulphur and
helps to ward OFF rheumatism. Ban mas
are beneficial II sufferers from chest
complaints. Celery is a nerve tonic:
onions also are a tonic for the nerves.
Beetroot is fattening and good for pe0-
pie who want to put on flesh. Tomatoes
are good for torpid liver. but should
be avoided by equity people. Lettuce
has soothing effect on the nerves and
IS excellent for sufferers from insomnia.
Spinach has great aperient qualities and
IS Tar better than medicine for sufferers
from constipation. The Juice of a lemon
IS excellent for sore throat, but should
no. be swallowed, but used as a gargIe.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
GIRLS STAGE DREAM
COMES TO SAD END
Children Leave Home, to Be
Arrested With New
York Salesman.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Two fifteen
year-olc girls, daughters of weT-to-do
Philadelphians, who ran away from
home 10 go on the stage, We're prisoners
in the Harlem police court today with
Harry i. Bradley, a salesman living
at the st. Dennis Hotel, who was
charged with annoying them.
According TO Agents Shea and Cook,
Of the Children's Society, he followed
the two girls, saw them flirt with the
man and then the three went TO River
side Park. where Bradley's actions
caused the men 10 arrest him.
The girls are Helen Gibbs. Of 1851
Montgomery avenue. Philadelphia.
daughter of a prominent physician, and
Ethel Comfy. who lives at 1916 Columbia
avenue.
The agents first saw them at Twenty
third street and Fourth avenue. They
attempted 10 hirt with the men, and
they followed them. The girls finally
formed HrSdley's acquaintance.
The girls said they ran away from
home Mondty with S., and that they
were living in a theatrical boarding
house 70 set the proper air"
we Sot places in the chorus Of
Broadway theater," said one, and we
just began rehearsals."
Agent Shea showed Magistrate Stein
ert a lacerated hand. He said the girls
fought against arrest. and that one Of
them continually bit him They will
be sent home.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
PRIEST CELEBRATES
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Superior of Franciscan Monastery
at RoCkland at Cincinnati
Monastery.

Tie Very Rev. Bede OIdegeering, o.
F. NJ, superior Of the Franciscan Mon
astery at Brookland. viii celebrate the
silver anniversary OF his ordination as a
priest In a Catholic Church at Gin
cinnau today. This morning, the feast
of the Assumption. Father Bede cele-
brated solemn high mass in the pres
ence of the provincial of the province
OF st. John the Baptist, the mother
house OF which is located in Cincinnati
1t was Father Eede's intention to Gel
ebrate his anniversary in the monastery
here, bubS desiring 10 have his mother
present at the celebration he held it in
Cincinnati TO make il convenient for
her. Mrs. OidegeeTing is ninety years
old, and although she had intended
coming TO Washington. her health
would rot permit
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
Jap VIEW OF BASEBALL.

One strOng-arm gentleman called a
Pitch is hired TO throw. Another gen
tleTuan called a Step is responsible for
whatever that Hon. Pitch throw TO
him, so he protect himself from wound
ing by soft pillows when he wear on
hands Another gentleman called
Striker stand N front of that Stop and
hold up club to fright of that Hon.
Pitch from angry rage of throwing
things. Hon. Pitch in hand hold one
baseball of an unTipe condition of hard
ness He raises that a. lcfty-thCn
twist-O sudden! He shoot them bull
let-baIl straight to breast Of Hon. Stop.
Hon. Striker swing club for vain effort.
II is a miss ana them deGthly baH shoot
Hon. Stop in gloves. Struck oncer
decry Hon. Emperor, person who is
there to gossip about il in a loud voice.
H. Togo, in Atlantic
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
GOVERNOR HASKELL
BURSTS INTO SONG
Oklahoma'S Executive to Stump
State for Bryan-Will Warble
His Own COMPOSITIONS.

GUTHRIE. Okla, Aug. 15.-FiIIed with
confidence after the conference at Lin
coin with Bryan, Governor Haskell has
returned, and today is busy writing
campaign songs 10 the gIories Of Bryan
and the democratic party
Many persons who caiied at the ex-
ecutive ofnce tcday were invited TO pass
judgment On the songs written to patri-
otic airs. which the governor warbled.
Il is said that Nam P. Bee. of Ard
more, a legislative clerk. will accom-
pany Governor Haskell on stumping
tours u sing the songs of coming
triumph.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
LIES BUBBLES.

Women hate each other longer than
men
Good luck belongs almost exclusively
to young people
After fifty a man pays fewer fiddlers'
bills and more doctors bills.
Is a mother glad or sorry when her
daughters remain at home unmarried?
After a woman passes forty, you sell
dom see her husband with her except
at a funeral
The only way man can find a pen
and ink at his house is to tell his
wife he wants to write a check.
y boy never learns 10 sing until after
he has fallen in love. a boy who has
never been smitten thinks 1t soft to
sing-Atchison Globe.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
IN GREYHOUND CLASS.

The liners Lusitania and Mauretania
must now share interest as ocean grey
hounds" with the British aTmored cruis-
er Indomitable, which is also a "twen-
ty-five-knot boat" The IndOmitable
may be considered the most formidable
dgl ting machine ahOat. a distinction
which her great speed gives her OF
only $50 tons less displacement than the
battleship DTeaGnOught O7,90O. the In
dOmitable carries eight tWelve-inch
guns, as compared with ten carried by
theDreadnought, and the Indomitabie
can steam five knots an hour faster
than the battleShip. In a combat be-
tween them # commanded by men Of
equal skill and with plenty of sea room
to Odlght in, the victory should be with
tie aTmored cruiser In the Invincible
and InheXble Great Britain Will soon
have two more wonderful ships of this
type.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.

The horses OF Iceland are shod with
Sleeps horns.
Turkey holds the record for the num-
ber Of aged persons.
During last year 29.2os vessels entered
the port of London.
Hungarian washing machine makes
use of electrified water
AS far as is known at present there
are forty-eight kinds Of house flies.
The atmosphere is free of microbes AT
an elevation OF 1000 feet.
The Dominion of Canada contains
nearly S746,0OO square miles.
A hotel is being built at Berlin which
will be the largest in the world,
A ready speaker viii utter about 1900
words per hour IN making an address.
There is said to be no record of the
existence Of the camel in a wild state
Great Britain has the longest coast
line of any of the countries Of Europe
About so per cent of the gold product
OF the world is handled by Great Brit
ain.
The Ranesia, OF Sumatra, is the larg-
est flower in the world. 1t has five
petals, each one foot wide.
An Indian stream, the River Kfstnah
COO feet wide, has the longest span Of
telegraph wire in the world.
Only 6 per cent OF amputation cases
result fatally at present owing to the
in antiseptie surgery.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
HAY ON CHURCH FLOOR.

A curious custom was observed at Old
Neston church on Sunday. The church
is dedicated TO st. Swithin. and on festi-
Val day the church is strewn with hay
Many years ago some donor left a field
10 provide money for bread which is
distributed four times a year. The
tenant Of the field has 10 supply the
hay 10 streW the church The custom
IS supposed to have originated from the
fact that on festival Sunday the parish
toner's wear new boots. and the idea
Of the donor was TO have the hay laid
down 10 stop the squeaking incidental
10 new footwear. on Sunday the hay
was duly laid down in the church
London Standard
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
BANDITS HALT TRAIN
AND LOOT MAIL CAR
Engine Crew Forced to Yield.
Robbers Escape With Booty.
Posse Close Behind.

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. 15.-Northern
Pacific westbOund overland train No. /
was held up by six bandits at Trent.
ten miles east of here last night. The
engineer and nTeTen were forced TO
abandon their engine. and the robbers
uncoupled the mail car and ran the en-
gine and car to within three miles Of
this city, where 1t was abandoned
It is not known how much booty the
robbers secured.
a report from Marshall Junction ear
ly today says that six men in a team
were seen driving rapidly southwark
and ii is supposed the bandits are try
ing to reach the wooded country IN the
vicinity Of PalouZ.
n posse is in close pursuit and a bat
tie is expected.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
Cupid Takes BalIpLayer's Heart
In Pretty Romance of Diamond
Joe Birmingham Cevelands Star OutheIder Falls Vic
tim to the Charms of Albany Grl-Will
Bring Bride to Washington

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Aug. 15.-Cupld
is the Industrious chap. Not content
with fiinging his arrows at the unsus-
pecting at the seashore, aboard ocean
steamers, and numerous other places, he
has now invaded the baseball diamond.
with the result that the hearts OF Joe
Birmingham. Cleveland oUthelder, and
Miss Anna Kinsel. a handsome and pop
ular girl OF twenty-one, w,re pierced.
Miss Kinsel came from Albany, n. Y.
whore she was employed IN the State
library office.
IL is said 10 be a romance OF the cia-
mOnd. Joe's feats as a bali player made
an impression on Miss Kinsel, and who
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
ARE WE'D AT LAST
AFTER LONG WAIT
Son of English Nobleman Travels
Across Half the World to
Happiness.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Aug Is
Gerald Harcourt. nephew of Sir Lewis
Vernon Harcourt NJ. P. is here today
to-wed a beautiful girl after each have
Travelled across half the world to their
happiness.
Harcourt. who came from Manila, met
his sweetheart. Beatrice Franeze. of
Faris, in Denver, and came here at
once. The ceremony viii be performed
today.
Beatrice Franeze was cne of the most
beautiful girls an France. when Har-
court wOOed and won her. But the elder
Harcourt frOV'ned and the lover. heart
broken, came to America and subse-
quently enlisted and served a term in
the Philippines.
Death of the stern father cleared the
way, and the lovers, who had ALWAYS
corresponded, planned their union in
America.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
DEMOCRATIC MONARCHS.

King Frederick and Queen Louise are
both very much loved in Denmark al
though at times the King il is thought,
goes too much gut of his way to win
popularity. At Ae beginning of his
reign he used to f@nd for people whom
he saw from the castle windows pass
ing through the castle yard to come and
have a chat with him. Then. in the
evening he would take a stroll with the
princess TO a crowded place near his
summer residence, called the Danish
TrOuville. which is frequented mostly
by shop people, and speak TO everybody
at random. At the castle all sorts and
conditions Of men are received.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
TO END TROUBLES
OF TELEGRAPHERS
Agreement Finally Reached Be
tween Rock Island Road and
Its Key Men.

Chairman Knapp OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission. member Of the
board of mediation between the Chi
caeo. Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Company and its force OF telegraph
operators. announced that an agreement
had been reached which will terminate
the long standing controversy.
The terms OF this agreement he would
not make known until they were formu-
lated and signed by the parties at in
terest- Settlement was reached follow
ing the TWO days conference in the
commerce commission Offices.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
RUSHING THE WORK
ON NEW SCHOOL
Foundations Already Com
pleted for Prince Street Ed
ihce on Brent Property.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, AUG, Is


The work OF digging the foundation
for the new p Iblic school building Tor
white gir.s, in upper Prince street, hay
iEg been nearly completed, the laying
Of the bricks viii be commenced next
week. The building Will. when COM
p.eted, be one of the most modern and
up-tO-date IN this section Of the State.
The building will be ready for occu-
pancy by the first OF next year,
The grand jury having condemned the
Peabody building for school purposes,
the city school board purchased a few
months ago, the old Brent property in
Prince street. between Henry and Pat
rick street, and demolished the building
thereon. It is on this site that the new
building IS being erected.
Today being celebrated in the Catho-
lie Church as the Feast of the Assump-
ton, special services were held az St
Mary's Church. in South Royal street
Owing to the absence of the Rev. G.
l. Humphries from the city there will
be no services at the Methodist Prot
estant Church here tomorrow.
The Virginia Stars and the Cardinals
VIII cross bats on the old fair grounds
this afternoon at $50 o'clock. The bat
teries will be: Stars. Smith and Tre-
nary; Cardinals, Schodeld and Cock
reH
The office Of the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company, at the foot
Of Prince street. having been complet-
ed. c. W. WattIes. the agent. will move
into it in a few days.
The remains Of George Quander. who
was killed by Deputy Sheriff Cross
few days ago, were buried in Douglass
Cemetery, in this city. there being no
potter's field in Fairfax county.
The contract for the erection Of a
stairway 10 the third story Of the old
Academy building in South Washington
street, has been awarded to 5. D. De-
vaughan.
Perseverance, Tent of Rechabites Of
this city has elected Mrs. J. Hughes,
delegate. and 7. r. SpiCer. alternate, 10
the hfty-siXth annual session of the
high tent Of the Independent Order of
Rechabites which viii meet at LOnacOn-
ing Nd. September s.
The committee appointed to visit Cap
tain Baldwin and get him to bring his
al-ship 10 Luna Park on Wednesday,
Alexandria day, report that they have
received assurances from the captain
that If the airship has not been pur-
chased by the Government by WedneS-
day. that he VIII bring IL 10 Luna Park.
If, however, il has been bought by the
Government Captain Baldwin stated 10
the committee that he would do all in
his power 10 get the Government 10 al
igW him TO take IL 10 that mark on that
day.
Mrs. Mary Palmer. mother OF Sheriff
William II. Palmer, Of Alexandria cUun-
ty, died at her home in that county last
Thursday. She was eighty-tive years
Old
Mrs. Rothulpnd, mother Of Carl Roth
mund. OF thfs city. died in Anacostia-
last Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15

knows but Cupid had one Of his sharp
est arrows concealed in a league ball
that was propelled by the mighty arm
of the greatest thrOwer in the history
Of the game. Perchance. after the ball
landed in the catcher's mitt. the arrow
glanced on ard pierced the heart OF
the admirins young woman.
The acquaintanceship OF Birmingham
and Miss KinseI soon ripened into love,
and their romance eliminated in their
marriage Wednesday evening. Part of
then honeymoon will be spent In Wash
ington, Mrs. Birmingham accompanying
her husband on the final Eastern trip OF
the Maps.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
GEORGETOWN N
PLAN BABY SHOW
AND BALL GAME
Our Lady of Victory Church
Announces TwO-Day Car
nival Beginning Aug. "A.

Arrangements are being made by the
members of Our Lady OF Victory
Church, New Cut and Conduit roads,
for an ail-day picnic and tournament.
to be held on Monday. August "a, and
the day following. There will be sports
Of all kinds. which viii include dancing
In the afternoon and evening. Dinner
and supper viii be served. The prizes
Will be four handsome silver medals.
on the second day a baby show viii
be held, a first and second prize viii
be offered for babies under cne, also
like prizes for babies under two years OF
age.
At 5 o'clock a baseball game will be
played between our Lady OF Victory
team and the Modern Wcodmen OF
America.
The Potomac Boat Club has arranged
the preliminary work Cor its regatta
next month on the Potomac, A new
course has been surveyed. The club
members being anxious 10 have the I'M
ish take place west Of the Aqueduct
bridge. instead OF compelling the CON
testants to dodge mere and there under
the bridge, which is regarded as dan
geTOus, a.sO causing the. loss OF much
llltle III SLEel4L4a CltaE u TIE numerous
piers.
Special masses were celebrated today
al Trinity Church, the day being the
assumption Of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
and a holy day Of obligation.
The conduit at n street ana Wisconsin
avenue, belonging to the Potomac Elec-
trio Company, caught fire yesterday
evening and there was quite an cleo
tricll display. Policeman Furr. OF the
Seventh precinct, notified the electric
company. Later an empioye was sent
70 the scene and eXtinguished the FIRE
Crossed wires caused the blaze.
Early in tho morning. Henry Thomas.
COlOTed. assaulted George Wallace. and
was Immediately arrested by Policeman
Walsh. Later he forfeited g in court
Miss Sarah F. CTuit. OF 3243 P street
returned home today, after spending
a month at Potomac, Montgomery
county, Nd.
James Murray. of Wisconsin avenue
is spending q week at Colonial Beach
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
ESCAPED

$50 the count is not going to marry
her2"
mo; her father CANDLES"
Good graciousi The count does not
mind that. does he2"
NO; but he won so much from her
father a. poker that he does not need
to marry now Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
LARGEST WOOD BLOCK.

In the erection of a railroad bridge
over the Susquehanna river at Havre de
Grace the American Bridge Company
VIII make use of what is probably the
largest wood block ever made. 1t has
been made especially for the work and
weighs 1850 pounds, measures thirty
inches across the shell. and is rated at
sixty tons capacity. The shackle is a
solid forging three and q half inches
JhiCk.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15

The horses OF Iceland are shod with
sleeps horns.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15

Perseverance Tent Of Rechabites of
this city has elected Mrs. J.. Hughes,
delegate. and 7. II. SpiCeT alternate, 10
the fifty-siXth annual session of the
high tent Of the Independent Order Of
Recha bites which viii meet at Lonacon-
ing. Nd. September s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
CONGRATULATE TAFT.
He Receives and Answers Msssases! From Many Parts of tho Country.

He Receives and Answers Messages.
 From Many Parts of the Country.
 Cincinnati, Nov. 4.-Among the con- gratulations received by President Elect Taft was the following from Daniel J. Keefe, the well known union leader:
 Congratulations on your splendid victory. Labor voters appreciate and recognize their real friends"
 Judge Taft answered many of the telegrams of congratulation. He ac- knowledged receipt of such dispatches from Secretary Cortelyou, Postmaster General Meyer Governor Curtis Guild of Massachusetts and others.
 Tt is delightful to think of such sup. port from the old Bay State," he sent to Massachusetts.
 To Governor Hughes Judge Taft said: T thank you warmly for your congratulations and reciprocate by extending congratulations to you on carrying New York state against tre- mendons odds and by the wonderful campaign which you earned on. We are all indebted to you also for your aid in the national campaign"
 To Representative William B. Me- Kinley the candidate wired. T am de- : lighted to know that we shall have a Republican house. for that is absolute ly necessary for future work"
 Timothy l.. Woodruff was sent an expression of gratitude flor the great campaign which was carried on
 He also expressed especial gratifica- tion at the election of Governor Hughes. Mir. Taft received the returns at the home of his brother Charles F. Taft When his success at the polls was announced the house was surrounded by a cheering crowd calling for a speech from "the next president" Mir. Taft announced that he would make . formal statement in the near future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Indspendents Di,appointed.

New York. Nov. 4.-Returns were received at state headquarters of the Independence party in Columbus Cir cle. Fifty-ninth street. but the defeat of both its state and national tickets having been a foregone conclusion, interest taken appeared to be perfume tory aside from the comments on Mir. Taft's showing. w. R. Hearst. leader of the Independence party. did not come to headquarters. but received the returns elsewhere. as did John Temple Graves. the party's candidate for vice president. and Clarence J. Shearn. the gubernatorial candidate. No state ment was issued on the result of the election. It was claimed at one time by the league that Shearn was run ming neck and neck with Hughes"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Michisan Governor In Doubt.

Detroit. Mich, Nov. 4.-With Taft and Sherman carrying the state by large majority, generally estimated at about 100000 the successful candidate for governor of Michigan is fin doubt. Returns from the state were slower than they had been for years. Lawton T. Hemans the Democratic candidate for governor. on the returns available has an undisputed lead over Governor Fred NJ. Warner, but the Republican leaders assert that later returns will overcome this lead. Governor Warner himself, while declining to make a statement until more returns are at hand, was cheerful about his prospects, The lateness of the returns is an indi- cation in itself of the great amount of splitting of tickets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

The Sixty first congress will be dom- mated by the Republicans almost as completely as was the Sixtieth con- sress. Uncle Joe Cannon in the Eight eenth Illinois district was reelected by q substantial plurality.
 Congressman Loudenslager, secretary of the Republican congressional com mittee, claims an increased Republican majority in the lower house of con- gress He said the final figures would show at least 237 Republican congress men to 1894 Democrats.
 The new members of the senate will be 17 Republicans and 13 Democrats, with one new man in doubt.
 Representatives Payne of New York and Dalzell of Pennsylvania have been reelected, and the house of represent atives probably will continue under Its old regime. Mir. Payne will have charge of the new tariff bill in the ex- tra session which Mr Taft will call immediately after March next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
' OHIO IS REPUBLICAN.
Taft Carries His Own State, but .
 Democrat May Be Governor.

Columbus. O., Nov. f. - Secretary Taft's home state has given him a ma jority considera bly smaller than the ma jority of Mir. Roosevelt four years ago. The strong Democratic fight did not avail to carry the state for MT. Bryan, but pulled down the Re- publican vote in all parts of the state, and Judson Harmon, Democrat, Is probably elected governor by 1500o.
 Large Democratic gains are reported from most of the large cities and towns The rural districts generally, however. have remained Republican.
 The. fight made by Governor Andrew l.. Harris, candidate for reelection, for local option was an important factor in the result. as was foreshadowed in the county elections. The governors s activity lost him votes among the so called Liberal" element, the loss show ing in the returns from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo and other cities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Successful Candidates W|Il Have Large Majority In
 Electoral College.

are that Nebraska has gone Democrat ic by a plurality not far from 10000 for Bryan and a plurality scarcely this for Shallenberger (Dem.) for gov ernor. The result was surprise and disappointment to Republican man. agements, who, admitting the state was doubtful on the national ticket confidently expected their state ticket to be elected.
 The tremendous gain for Bryan in the city of Lincoln was the wonder of the election. Not only did Mir. Bryan reverse Republican plnrality of 1,600 in his home city, but he carried 1t by plurality of something in excess of 600.
 Returns outside of Lincoln and Oma- ha show an average Democratic gain of eight to the precinct If this is maintained throughout Bryan has won by little over 5000 aside from Lin coin and Omaha and Shallenberger is elected governor by the same plurality.