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La PLATA. MARYLAND. FRIDAY AUGUST I. 1908

She drew out the letter with
trembling hands. II was dated In the
Cuban camp on the night before the
fatal battle:
My darling Violet: Some strange
forebodlng tells me that this is my
last night on earth. and | cannot face
to-morrow's chances without writing
to you once more and telling you
again of my love for you-and Of my
utter unworthiness Of you, dear. I've
always been an unstable. impetuous
fellow, and Jack-God bless hint
has always stood my friend. He
stood between me and punishment
many a time at school. and between
me and the consequences Of my folly
more than once since then. And how
have rewarded his friendship? /
found out by merest chance that he
loved girl. and Jealous Of his
bve-wished to know what girl, to
see whether | thought her worthy OF
him. That girl was you-I saw you,
fell in love with you, knowing
what knew strove to win your
love and | succeeded. knew he had
not spoken so fastened to speak
first. Violet, he never reproached
me He turned white when l told
him had won you. but he clenched
his hands aud kept back the bitter
words He only exacted a promise
| that | should try to be worthy Of
| you from that time on And | meant
to try-but am not worthy of you.
dear, yet love you so! And II
live mean to marry you. But II l
die, want you to marry him, for he
is as noble a fellow as ever lived. I
intend he shall read this letter which
] he is to deliver to you in case Of my
death. Should l live, l shall destroy
it on the day we leave Cuba. hope
/ shall live. my darling-yet I know
the happier fate for you would be my
death.
That God will bless you. Violet, Is
the prayer of your unworthy Tom.
p. S. Jack has read this letter and
has promised to send 1t to you II |
am killed He did not wish to give
the promise. but at last I've made
him do so.
As fast as train could carry her
Violet fastened to the city where
John lay in the hospital unconscious
perhaps dead She prayed that she
might arrive-in time. She prayed
that he might know her when she
came.
She asked in trembling tones for
/ the nurse who had sent her the let
ter. And Of the nurse when she had
come she could ask no questionable
only named his name.
The nurses kind face frightened
Good news for you. my dearl He
is conscious. he is better-the doctors
think that he will live Joy can hurt
no one. come-I will take you to him
at once"
The injured man lay staring at the
doorway with dull eyes. He saw the
nurse look in with pleasant face. She
disappeared and another stood there
in her stead. Was he dreaming?
Was his mind wandering again?
The sweet white face in the door
way smiled tremulously upon him
The slender figure drew near and
knelt beside him.
-. ..:.nnred. Violet"
flush, do not spe-.r,----.,.,..-...-.-.- - y
"I have come to take care OF YOU,
dear-to care FOR you-always. II you
will let me, For-though you broke
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-08-07

lie Movement Geographique, Of
Brussels. Belgium. fills half Of its last
issue with an article by A, J. Wau-I
ters. the well-known geographer. de-
scribing the adventures of a Belgian
named Adler. who has made a jour
ney Of 1000 miles in Africa In the
wide regions between the routes Of
explorers and prospectors. Adler's
idea was to discover new mineral
districts and to sell the knowledge
he acquired to the colonial govern
ments or to mining companies
Leaving Cape Town in March,
1903. he reappeared in Brussels in
April last, Eve years and a month
after he set out on his African wan
derings. He was a prospector with
out grub stakes, and for four-fifths
OF his long journey he depended upon
the resources of the country and the
helpfulness of the natives to whom
he gave medical services, to supply
himself and his half dozen porters
with food. He travelled on foot most
of the way, and as he advanced north
he zizzagged far east and west. As
he was looking for new mineral
sources he kept as much as possible
in unknown regions. He has made
the longest journey ever accom-
plished by one man in Africa and
has seen an important area of en-
tlrely new country.
Adler's story as to his route is con-
firmed by letters from colonial off,
cials, missionaries and traders whom
he met on the way. As to the results
of his search for minerals, he is un-
communicative except that he says
they are important and will be re-
vealed, when he had made arrange
ments, to those who are interested.
He traversed the whole of Portu-
guese East Africa from south to
north, followed a tortuous route
back and forth in the mountainous
southwestern part of German East
Africa, spent many months in the ex-
treme eastern part of the Congo
State in the region north of the
Lukua River. where the streams are
still marked on the maps in broken
lines because they have not been ex-
plored, and finally made his way
down from the Congo to the Atlantic.
At the start two other prospectors
were with him as his partners, but
when difficulties began to thicken
they abandoned the enterprise and
he went on his way alone
Reaching a mining camp not far
from the delta of the zambesi
River, he found the miners consider
ably excited over the discovery OF a
piece OF gold which, they SAID, pore
the efhgy oil King solomon ana was
: A"other proof that thls resioh was
me - - ~ 'sAs-.a :
the Queen of sheba. At the norfTvn-
of Lake Nyassa Adler met DR. Koch.
who was studying the causes of the
cattle disease which had wiped out
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-08-07

The burglars are becoming ex-
tremely dtsagreeable. They strangle
and stab They are brutality itself.
Our thinkers are extremely sentiment
tai, and grieve quite practically over
the unpleasantness experienced by a
poor. dear assassin in losing his
head. Our thinkers tenderIy protect
the worst scouudrels and they pro-
tect them at our expense, There is
too much thinking; it is time to gull
lotine. and boldly.-Paris Journal
des pebats.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-08-07
"A COUNTRY DAY.

The tender azure Of the distant sky
Flecked here and there by clouds q
fleecy white.
The wooded hills ablaze with golden
light
Save where the calm Of restful shadows lie.
GAY winged songsters fitting swiftly by,
And from the stream low whisperings Of
joy.
The winding road sand, scintillant and dry,
And on the bridge a whistline, barefoot
boy
Fair silence brooding through the sunlit
hours
Der farm and field; Ger meadow, wood
and dell:
The sleepy incense Of the nodding flowers
This is the day, the scene, we love SC
well
-Lurana w Sheldon, in the New Yorh
Times
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-08-07

some extent. If not severely, from
rheumatism or one of the manifesto
tions of uric acid diathesis The nm
doubted evidence of a cavity in the
lung and the fact that the cavity was
at the apex, would also tend to prove
death from pneumonia or phthisis
Washington Correspondent of the
New York Times
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-08-07

Our little four-year-old has always
lived in an inland village, and there
fore is not much acquainted with nau-
tical affairs, though deeply interested
in railroad lines and other forms OF
terrestrial locomCuon Recently he
visited in netghboring town which
is situated on a river. Standing on
the shore, he saw a small ferry boat
approaching, and became much excit-
ed. Selling his mothers skirts. he
exclaimed. "oh, look. mamma! Here
comes a choo-choo car in swimmingi"
i G. G.. in Woman's Home Com
panion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-08-07

OF Sir Robert Peal's entire lack Of
sympathy, Daniel O'Connell said.
His smile was like the silver plate
on a coffin.
Less scathing was the Liberato.'s
description Of a woman OF similar
repelant temperament SIN had all
the characteristics OF a poker except
its occasional warmth"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-08-07

The finances OF Cape Colony have
been hard hit by the depressioH In
the diamond market
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ct have come to take care Of YOU,
dear-to care FOR you-always If you
will let me, For-though you broke
your promise, you faithful friend
the good nurse sent me poor Toms
letter And l know, I know the
truth at last and how noble and
generous you have been!" - SPRING
field Republican.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
ELECT
OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Victor Q. Vaughn, Of Ann Arbor,
Mich, was elected president Of the AS
ISOLATION OF American Physicians at
yesterdays session OF this body. which
Is holding its convention at the New
Willard Hotel Following is a list OF
other officers: Vice president. Henry
Hun. Albany: secretary. George NJ
Kober, Washington; recorder, S. Soils
Cohen, Philadelphia; treasurer, J. P.
Crozier Griffith, Philadelphia; councillor.
s. J. Meltzer. New York +. II. Will
liams, OF Boston, and W. 5. Thayer, Of
Baltimore, were elected representative
and alternate on the executive commit
tee of the Association OF American
Physicians and Surgeons.
After the election or officers the time
was consumed wish addresses by many
OF the best known physicians and medi-
cal men from various parts OF the coun-
try The program included the reading
of papers on the treatment or disease
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
PEARL INDUSTRY DECLINING.

Reduction of the price Of mOther-of-
pearl from 5000 to $500 a ton on the
London market during the last six years
las seriously affected the pearling in
iustry In Australasia, from where the
greater part OF the worlds supply is
obtained.
The most important centers of the in
ius.ry are Thursday island, Port Oar
Win. and BTOOme. As the amount Sc
sured averaged four tons per boat per
lnnum, and the expenses were compar-
ltively small, large profits formerly
we're realized. The divers and crews
working on the pearltng luLgbrs are in
reduced under agreement with the fed
lral government. They are imported
or a period OF three years, and the
master IS compelled 20 furnish a bond
" $500 for every E7sau employed as a
guaranty that at the end of three years
he man will be depOrted TO Singapore,
he port from which the divers are -
lruited. Formerly the pearlers paid the
tVers SO per month 500 TO S175 per
on bonus. and. in many instances, from
to Is per cent for the pearls won.
Though arriving as raw coolies, some Of
hese Asiatics earned from $1,000 TO
2 900 per annum. with keep.
The divers, most OF whom are Ja-
lanese, are well organized, having their
aubs and benefit societies, and every
japanese. whether belonging TO the
rev. tender. or diving staff, is COM
selled by his countr7men 10 join.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
TOO MUCH 'fN-LAW"
FOR DIAMOND MAN
Makes Many Complaints Against
Wife's Mother in $4,000
Alienation Suit

NEW YORK. May l4-Robert E. Lin
merit, Bath Beach diamond setter. says
he is the victim OF too much mother-Iu-
law" and files the following bill of par
ticulars:
She advised my wife tc pour a kettle
Of hot water down my neck.
Called me thlck-headed Dutchman.
Made rule that / should not have
any supper II I stayed out later than
O'Clock at night.
Objected TO my drinking a glass of
beer with my dinner.
Advised my wife TO slap my face
Tried TO make me turn over all my
money 70 my wife
Wanted to live with US all the time
These ana many others are the
charges Iinnert makes IN d S25O)0 dam
age suit for alienation Of his wife's at
IecJlohs winch he filed against Ludwig
JOcnum and his wife. Elizabeth JoChum,
or III Grove street, Brooklyn.
The suit was called for rial in the
supreme court. with Justice Hendrick
presiding.
Mrs. JOchUm. the mother-in-Iaw to
whom Linnert referred in his testimony
is kindly appearing woman Of about
nIty years 10 a reporter in her home
last night she rid.culed the idea that
any Of Linnert's charges were true.
Mrs. Linnert is a foster daughter OF
The Jochums, She took the stand in be-
mart yl ieE parents aItCr LInneTL had
closed mis- case. She was emphatic in
her denlais that they had had anything
70 90 with her separation from IInnert.
He Is the only person in the world in
any way responsible for the change ia
my affections Why, 1 would have left
him within less than a month after we
married II II had not been for nv pa.
rents. They always advised me against
anything OF the sort and urged me TO
make every effort to prevent a separa-
ton"
TO a reporter later Mrs. IInnert said.
He promised me months honey
moon trip to Washington. New York
was as far as we got. and he had 10
pawn MS watch the next day after we
were married to pay the h0tei rim
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
Deaths

Philip +. Gerry. 4s years. 2944 Nacomb
street. Cleveland Park.
George W. Jackson. IS years. IS Fourth
street southeast.
George w. Davis. 81 years. 502 r street
northwest
Andrew J. Curley, CO years, Government
Hospital for Insane
Peter Gessner, g years, Government
Hospital for Insane
Martin NJ Piper. Il years, Government
Hospital for Insane.
James J. Jones, 50 years. l6 n street
southeast
Caroline NJ. McCorkle. 81 years, Grafton
Hotel.
John A. Burch, ST., n years, I35 Mass
achasetts avenue northeast
Andrew Krouel, Sc years 1921 Ninth
street northwest.
John W. Collier. IS years. 500 N street
northwest
william Howard. 3 months. 200 K
street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
RQyHeT Wins ALdrich
To SteWarf S Cause

II isn't often that speeches make
votes in the Senate, but Senator Rayner.
by his speech on the case Of Colonel
Stewart. made a most distinguished con-
vert TO his case. Moreover, by making
this conve the Maryland Senator also
gained a supporter for Senator For
aker's contention in the matter Of
Brownsville.
The distinguished convert, according
to Senate lobby report, is Aldrich. Until
d day or two ago Senator Aldrich re-
gardcd the Brownsville matter as insig-
nihcant. a tempest in a teapot. a means
forswasting time and enabling some gen
tlemen 10 talk politics and air more or
less personal grievances.
But the speech BY Senator Rayner
which was not on Brownsville at all, i'm
pressed the Rhode Island man deeply
The Rayner speech had to do with the
general question Of executive usurpation
of power, in his capacity as commander
ln-ehief % the army, and to that extent
II involved the same issues that are
concerned with the Brownsville case.
Senator Rayner presented Colonel
Stewart as an American Dreyfus. in
whose case even the forms of regular
procedure, of accusation and trial and
sentence, which were preserved in the
Ease of Dreyfus, have been dispensed
with.
Senator AIdrich had never believed
here was any reason for trying 10 bring
the Brownsville affair to a vote OF the
Senate. The Rayuer speech changed his
mind He now feels that there Is in
Folved question on which expression
of the legislative branch ought TO be
secured, though he wants the matter
postponed until next session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
BUTCHER GORED
By REVIVING STEER

PARAMOUNT, n. J., May 14.-Ira
Lutes was aiding in the slaughter Of
steer on the farm Of Levi Hoffman.
The animal had been knocked down in
the customary way, but Just as its
throat was about TO be cat It struggled
to its feet and with an angry roar made
a desperate charge for its life.
Lufes could not move fast enough 10
escape the maddened brute and was
plnioned against the wall OF the barn.
where the steer continued 70 gore him
till It was felIed with another blow on
the head. LuteS v as so badly injured
internally that he is not expected TO
live. He is forty years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
TOday'S Vital Records.
Births.

Thomas B. and Agnes q. Usilton; boy.
Conrad Z. and Susie A. Tyrrell; boy.
William II. and Mabel Suite, jr.; boy.
Frederick S. and Marie Ryan; girl.
Joseph =. and Mary G. Parton: boy
Harry r. and Martha II. Ober; girl
Joseph S. and Annie V. Lemp; boy.
James W. and Margaret Harley; girl
William NJ. and DTucilla Hallam: girl
Johu F. and Agnes r. Hickey; boy.
Joseph e.. and Clara ]. Grinder: girl.
John +. and Daisy b. Cavanagh: boy.
Joseph II. and Margaret Cole: boy
Joseph J. and Margaret Colliere; girl.
Calvin c. and Pearl S. Church; girl,
Fellce and Claudia Antonio; girl
Morris and Florence Avery: girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14

nonia- conditions being aggravated oy
most evident neglect and lack or hiedl-
cal attention"
Huddled in Room.
The premises inhabited by the band
namely, a building 24x30. with a l4xl6
addition, is large enough In al ior
possibly eighteen people at the m St
In this area the jury found seven y
six men, women and children. In one
room 7xi3 there were fourteen inmates,
all naked. and OF both sexes, ranging
from thirteen TO ffty-five years or age
A similar condition was found IN
other rooms of the house. where men
and women in a nude condition were
found together They do not accept
the marriage laws, but practice a sys-
TEN Of free love. which, it is said ad-
mits of practices which are not toler-
ated In any civilized community, and
which they were not allowed 10 pursue
In their own country.
Under this system children, of whom
the jury found nineteen, apparently
bright ana capable are lost 10 their
restraint. The Jury advised that these
children at least be transferred from
their present surroundings to some suit
able institution where they can be
taught the principles OF industry. mo-
rality and good citizenship. As for the
adults, they do not appear TO be amen
able 10 reason, and the jury could sug-
gest no other solution than the break
ing up Of the community.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
CASTOR PHILIP
TO BE TRIED MAY 20

CASTOR Philip. the wealthy clubman
who on May IS OF last year shot and
killed Frank Maoaboy, a cabman IN
corridor OF the Arlington Hotel. viii be
placed on trial May &c, just year and
week after the murder.
. The defense will attempt TO show, Il
is said that Philip killed Macaboy Z.
seif-defense after the latter had threat
ened his life. Henry E. Davis ard A.
A. Hoehling, r., viii defend Philip and
Assistant District Attorneys McNa nara
and Turner will represent the Go Fern-
menL
Philip is now at Clover Neck, N Y,
with his relatives. He is out on IS. 600
bend furnished by them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
Marriage Licerqes.

George NJ. Smith and Cora f. Heintz.
Alexandria, Va.
Farley h. Palmore, Trenholm, Va, and
Va.
william O, Howser and Mary A FriZ-
Zell. Wash lngtOn.
Hugh NJ. RavercOmb and Mary 7
Kramer, Pittsburg.
Robert L. Downey. Stafford, Va, and
Matte A Harding, Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
HE DID II IN THE COS.

She-Yes, indeed. My father is a self
made man. Why. he went In the Fake
AL Hardware Store as an office boy at
SO per month. and IN less than eight
years he owned the store
He-That's goodi But 7 couldn't do
that In the stc,e I'm working in now.
She-HoW's that?
He-Oh! we have cash registers.-Bo-
hemian.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
Donkhobor Horrors StanLe Jury
Investigating Death of Member

naonia. conditions being aggravated by
most evident neglect and lack OF medl-
cal attention
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14

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1910.
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brown, light or dark
blue. pink, lavender,
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-14
BROWNSVILLE VOTE
PIT OFF TO WINTER
: Foraker Made Motion Which
is Regarded as Foremost
Piece of Strategy.

+ What IS regarded among Republican
politicians as the foremost piece OF
political strategy Of the session was
consUmmated in the Senate yesterday
afternoon, when It was decided TO de-
Ter vote on the bill of Senator For
aker for the reinstatement of the sol
diers discharged on account OF the
Brownsville riot until December 10
Not alone was it determined by al
most the entire body Of Republican Sen
ators 70 postpone a vote until next
session, but Senator Foraker himself
made the motion TO postpone.
This action is everywhere accepted
as conclusive evidence that Republican
party discipline IS once more in its
usual excellent working order, and that
the leaders have begun taking far
reaching measures for harmonlzins diff
ferences.
Want to Hasten Adjournment.
1t was determined TO defer taking a
vote for several reasons. In the first
place it was considered impossible to
adjourn hay % and dispose Of the
Brownsville matter. 1t was thought,
too, that tn Brownsville question
would come Il ~. PHarly being kept out
Of politics by letting the matter go
over, So far as Senator Foraker Is
concerned there is reason to believe
leading Senators advised him that if
on his motion he put this question over
II would 20 far to help his standing as
a party man and that ii would IN all
likelihood prove the beginning Of the
end OF the faotional troubles In Ohio.
AS the result of the course taken by
the Republicans, many Republican
members OF the Senate are already
acclaimlng Senator Foraker as the
most magnanimous Republican on the
Senate side. Talk IS even heard that
50 swiftly will the Taft-ForalSer quar-
rel sink from sight that Foraker will
. speak out at Chicago for Taft's nomi-
nation, and will be returned TO the SEN
ate. No agreement 10 return Foraker
in the Senate, however, has been made
by tha TAFT leaders.
Planned to Help Bill.
Senator FOTaker's explanation or his
course was that It was impossible TO
get a vote at this time, while next De-
cember every Republican would be I'M
der obligations TO help get vote. He
said : had great confidence his meas
ure would pass next December, but If
he insisted on action now he would get
nothing.
The decision to defer was not salts
factory TO Senator Buckley Of Connect
lieut.. and he gave motive that on Mon
day he would move to take up Senator
Warren's i'll for the relief of the coll
ored soldiers. This is the Administra-
ton bill Senator Buckley hopes TO
override the agreement but there IS
no likelihood that he can do so.