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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-18

Chill 1ren S Fur Sets, 81 to SIS
Ladies Moccasins. SIPS.
Mems Moccasins, $3.50.
Children's Moccasins. Use and
i so.
Mems House Slippers. S1.35.
Ladies House Slippers, SOC to
200.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
WHITE SOLDIER WEDS
YOUNG COLORED GIRL
Says He Loves Her and People Don't Understand.
Wanted to Keep 1t Secret Until He Left the
Army in January

Thomas l. Yanoey. an enlisted man
in the army, who was married yester-
day to Flossie Johnson, a colored
woman. is much chagrined that his
wedding has become known
Yancey is thirty-five years old and
his colored bride is twenty-three. The
ceremony was performed BY the Rev.
AqUila Sayles. a colOred minister. The
wife Of the minister was the only wit
ness to the ceremony.
Yancey. who is detailed for duty at
the school for cooks and bakers at the
Washington Barracks, says his time is
almost up. and when his term of en-
listment expires he Will take his wife
10 their old home in Tampa. Fla. and
establish himself in business.
The marriage OF Yancey and the col
ored woman is by no means the first
case of its kind in the District OF CO.
lumbia, as there is no law in the Dis
rict prohibiting intermarriage Of the
races. Yancey applied in person for the
lice nse yesterday afternoon. The license
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

was Issued without protest. and he left
the courthouse to join his intended
bride. and the ceremony was performed
soon afterward
Yancey said today that he was per-
fectly aware OF what he had done, and
had been so before the marriage was
performed. He said also that he was
conscious the intense prejudice existing
here and in other sections OF the cou7i-
try against such a marriage.
love her. he said. "and that IS suf-
ncient- l know that others don'j un-
derstand"
In talking OF the marriage TODAY.
fancey said that he had known his
wife since she was a child I'm Tampa,
where her father was a wealthy land
owner He said her father was a white
man and her mother an octoroOn.
ITS no ones business but nv own.
he said. ! love her, and she is deserv-
ing OF II. None of my comrades knew
Of my intended marriage. I had hoped
they would not find out Just vet, be-
cause they may make It hard for me"
Yancey enlisted in the Coast Artillery
in Florida His term VIII expire jan
uary 10.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
REBUKE BY SENATE
TO BE NONP ARTISAN
Republican Will Have TO
Bring Up Matter Against
President.

Senate Democrats will refuse to act
as cats paws for the Republicans. and
will not introduce the resolution thar
IS expected 10 be forthcoming in the
Senate Monday, calculated 60 reOuke
the President for his remarks about
the Secret Service in his message.
IL is learned that the Democrats in
tend to let some member Of the Repub-
ican side put in the resolu don Tn,
Democratic position IS that IT, a Demo
crat presented it 1t would be looked
on as partisan. On the other hand, Il
II comes from the Republican side, 1t
cannot be so regarded.
The resolution in the Senate will be
about the same as the one passed by
The House. but VIII provide for refer
ring the Objectionable part OF the mes
sage 10 the Committee on Apprppria-
lions That committee will then in
veSugate and report. Ia favor of letting
The offending section .of the message
ne on the table or eXpUnging II from
the Record
Talk is that controversy VIII be pre-
cIpitated in the Senate. but il is likely
the debate VIII be referred until the
committee makes it's report Senator
Bevericge is mentioned as one OF the
Senators who Is likely 10 defend the
President.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
LIMITS PRINTING
Of DEPARTMENTS
Treasury Rules Against
Work for Outside or
Field Forces.

With the view Of cutting down much
Of the work demanded OF the Public
Printing Office. the War Department
issued orders today that only requisi-
lions pertaining 10 the War Depart
ment proper would be allowed.
This order IS based upon an opinion
Of the Comptroller of the Treasury, and
states:
The Comptroller Of the Treasury de-
fines public printing and binding for
an executive department as limited to
work originating in and done for an
executive department proper as distin-
Shlshed from t7le held service under the
t"ntroI "i an executive departmF-lr
and holds that If a bureau on
Glllce IN Washington g required 10 fur
ll'h Inc printed matter to an Officer
h Iue Held for his use, it vvorIId he
printing done for an office or b1res,,
'-' >. ..--.ilugJon and required to be done
az washington; but If the printing is
exclusively for an office outside of
ashinSton. or for an officer in tn,
!Leid authorized to procure it for use il,
niG performance Of his duties in tho
Held with or without previous autbor-
ily from the bureau or office in Wash
llsIoh having supervision of his work
IL Is not printing for an executive de-
paTtment.
In order to decide the question vybetb-
er printing Is for the executive or tieId
service. II must be determined vbafrcT
ne cost or the printing is part of tho
,IIlllIll3StrailVe operating expense Of the
executive department or is incurred tnT-
the sole and exclusive use of the teId
service, ana, While the Comptroller docs
not decide the question" ~
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Solicitor General Calls.
EEARED Being GRABnED
woman's Nervousness from CoRee
Drinking.

The brain acts through the nerves.
When the nerves are irritated by cof-
fee drinking the mind often imagines
things which have no real existence
such as approaching danger, unfriendly
criticism, etc
A Mich. woman suffered IN this way
but found how to overcome It. She
For twenty years, I drank coffee
thinking il would give me strength when
tired and nervous.
The more coffee drank. the more
tired and nervous I became until 1
broke down entirely. Then / changed
nv work from sewing to hOuse-worlS.
This gave me more exercise and was
beneficial. but kept on drinking coffee
thought I could not do without it.
Il was so nervous at times that II
left alone ! would not go from one room
to another for fear someone would grab
me, and my little children had to 20
around on tiptOe and speak in whis-
pers.
FINALLY an attack of the grip weak
ened me so my nerves rebelled and the
smell even of coffee was nauseating.
Then my husband prepared some Pos
tum for me, believing the long use OF
coffee had caused my breakdown, so
that my head and hands shook like the
palsy.
AT first I did not like Postum, but
kept on drinking it and as we learned
how to make it right according to di-
rectiOns on pkg, 1 liked it as well as
coffee.
Occasionally I make coffee when We
have guests and give It TO the children.
too. but as soon as they taste K they
return their cups for Postum. Now I
go anywhere I'm the house day or night
and never think of anyone grabbing me
and the children can romp as healthy
children should-my nerves are ali
right. There's a Reason.
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read ''The Road &c
Wellville,' in plsgs.
Ever read the above lettsr7 A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, Rnd full Of human
interest.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
TRIED TO BRIBE
LEAGUE UHPIRES
Jerome May Get Evidence
About Championship
Baseball Game.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1z.-Dtstrict Attor-
ney Jerome said today that he would
gladly present to the grand jury the
alleged evidence the maguates Of the
National Baseball League have. show
ing that an attempt was made by a
syndicate OF local gamblers TO bribe
Cmrires Kelm and Johnstone to throw
the deciding game between Chicago and
New York 10 the local team. He stated
that u2 10 the present time the commit
tee which has the evidence has not
called on him nor has IL asked that ne
make an appointment 10 meet them.
This committee IS composed of John
T Brush, Charles II Ebbets. August
Hermann, and Harry PulIiam. and II IS
investigating the stories told by the UNI
pire- The league officials decline TO
make public the names Of the men be
hind the project. According 10 the
stories current in league circles. how
ever, they are local gamblers and they
planned 70 fix the umpires and then bet
the Chicago fans to a standstill, being
sure 10 win
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
FANATICS WEAKLY
PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Followers of Adam God
Renounce Faith and
Tremble in Court.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Dec. 12-Trem-
bling with fear, their spirit broken with
the remuneration OF their faith. James
Sharp, Adam God" and three Of his
followers, almost without a word in
their own behalf, entered pleas Of not
guilty today. when arraigned before
Justice Remley. on charges OF first de
gree murder, growing out Of the killing
OF Patrolman a. o. DeIDOw, in the
street fight between the police and 10
" Rollers here on Tuesday. The hear
ing was continued until this afternoon.
Mrs. Della Pratt. widow of the faEa-
tic who died Of his wounds. and William
Engnell- a seyenteen-ysar old boy dis
clpline faced the magistrate with Adam
God" No attempt was made 70 bring
in the Pratt children. who are also IN
der arrest and il is probable no charge
viii be made against them The IOur
prisoners almost had 20 be held Up by
officers as Justice Remley read the
charge which was sworn 10 by Police
man J. +. Murphy.
Are you guilty or not guilty. de-
manded Remley at the conclusion.
Adam God" answered feebIy, Il don't
Do you call that first de-
glee MURDER
q don't call it anything You have
heard the charge and must answer
guilty or not guilty, AS you choose
Sharp was confused and could offer
no answer. but Mrs. Pratt replied: Il
amt guilty of that didn't kill no
body
Neither did J." chimed in EngneH
Il will enter plea Of not guilty for
all OF you" announced the justice, and
the hearing was over.
A huge crowd gathered about the 1T
tie courtroom when it became known
the prisoners were being arraigned. The
were over, however, before
all could get in. Sharp and his follow
ers snrank back noticeably as they were
lead out through the crowd. Nowhere
were heard threatening remarks. They
were hurried 10 the jail and again locked
I'D.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
THREATEN TO LYNCH
A WEALTHY FARMER

DURHAM y. c. Dec. 12.-Threats
Of lynchinS are being freely made
against Reuben Barbee, wealthy
farmer near here. who is accused OF
the murder Of Fred Holt. an engineer
on the Southern Railway, on Decem-
Der 3.
Six brothers OF the dead man, with
half a hundred OF his railway assist
ants, arrived here today and declare
they Will take Barbee from the sheriff
and hang him. The jaiI IL closely
guarded and an attempt win be made
10 spirit Bsrbee to the State peniten-
tiary this evening TO prevent an out
break.
Barbee killed a man several years
ago, but was acquitted on the grounds
Of self-defense.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
CUMMINS AT LAST
FINDS RESTAURANT
Iowa Statesman Makes Significant Statement After an
Interview With President, Thus Assuring Countrys'
Safety-Now All Is Well

Iowa can rest content with her glory.
and the nation may go about its bust
ness as untroubIed as the summer sea,
for Senator Cummins has found him
self.
Like the good ship which sailed the
seven salt seas and the fifty unruffled
pages Of Mr.. Rudyard Kipling's ro-
nance, hunting ever hunting for its
abiding genius, the new Senator from
the land OF corn and factions, has hunt
ed-and now he is upon the straight
and beaten track at last.
Perhaps about the halls of Congress
there was a mystery even TO the gov
ernor Of the great State OF Iowa. Pos
sibly to him the 'innards'' OF legislative
ways. the quintescence Of that courtesy
senatorial, which hens and bounds the
Upper House, were things Of moment
and OF weight. and possibly they were
as naught, as the tapping Of the waves
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
FOR REALTY
NEAR NEW STATION

Recent sales in tho vicinity OF the
Union Station are reported bv stona
& Fairfax as demonstrating a subqtan-
tial demand for realty in that sectior
OF the city.
This firm has Just sold for Joseph NJ
Carmody his two remaining houses ,+
S02 and 44 Fourth street nortbase+
short distance beyond the station. These
houses have bay windows. and are
planned with two stories and cellar
Ihey are heated by hot water. Each
house contains seven rooms ana botL
with reception hall
The two residences are OF a block of
htteen houses completed BY Mr.. car
inody few months ago. They are un-
der rental, and the purchasers acquire
them as investments The total sun
paid for the two houses was 90 5nn
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
TO PROTECT PUBLIC
AT RAILROAD BRIDGE
Commissioners Want Law Regu-
latlng Speed of Cars and
Vehicles.

Upon recommendation of Major SvI-
vester and IN order t. protect the pub-
ic' the Commissioners have directed
the Corporation CcGnsel to prepare q
regulation whereby all vehicles going
west on Water stree, when passing un-
der the railroad bridge at Fourteenth
street. be compelled 10 reduce their
speed 70 four miles an hour. Also that
the cars OF The Washington, Alexandria
and Mt Vernon Railroad Company, and
the Arlington and Falls Church line be
required TO come 10 a fun stop when
going north or south before crossing
Water street southwest. The regllIa-
ton VIII require also that the cars when
going north or south on Fourteenth
street come to a fuH stop bcfore cross
ing street southwest
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
he Vital Records.
Deaths

d G. ~
Elizabeth Freund. 64 years, SIS Tenth
street northwest.
Adolph Hildebrani, So years, III Gerard
street northwest
Amanda J. Height, 70 years, $50 Georgia
avenue.
r. T. Queen. o. years. 400 Fourtae,,b
street northwest
CHARLES a. James. 76 years. 1905 Massa-
chusetts avenue north west
How;.rd n Silsby. 40 years. II I street
northwest
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
Committee of Inquiry Holds
First Session
Today.
WILL NOT ACT
WITH HASTE
Principal Duty Will Be Framing
of Satisfactory ResO-
luton.
Continued from First Page1

pressing this campaign farther, and
that It will be highly interesting.
But the Immediately impending matter
today is the proposed message to Con
gress on the Secret Service incident. II
can be said that high Administration
authorities did not believe Congress
would press this even so far as it has
done IN the action OF yesterday. when
committee was appointed by the
House TO DECIDE on a course Indicative
OF It's own resentment. It had been the
Impression that the resentment would
die out. and counsels Of peace would
finally prevail
The President. however. doesn't pro-
pose to let Congress get away un-
scathed. simply by reason Of making its
expression very mild II Il does anv-
thing suggestive OF disafcection. II NAV
safely count on the brOadside being
turned loose And the message. IN 81
Is sent, I'm place Of the expunged para
graph, will be the hottest piece OF DO
licical pOlemlcs aired in a very long
time.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

Of the Mississippi against the shores OF
Iowa, as the calling of the Kinghsher
10 its mate-merely the passing voice
OF nature speaking Of things as they
are, and not as they ought to be.
But now, in these few short and
happy days Of this first session, sur
cease has come TO the wearied brain
that mind concerned with all the habiIi-
ments of Senatorship. with the intri-
cacies and Il icks Of tariff and railroad
rates-for Senator Cummins has AR
rived"
Yes said the Senator this morning
at the White House. I am beginning
70 learn. have found the way to the
restaurant"
Truly the gods OF Iowa or as the gods
OF Capitol Hin. and Senator Cummins.
serene In the knowledge of his base OF
supplies, can move forward on the en-
Jrenchments Of predatory wealth and
upon the forces OF the malefactors OF
great wealth, with good heart and
courage.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
MARINE GARRISON
GREATLY INCREASED
Withdrawal of Corps From Ships
Repopulates Annapolis
Barracks.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Dec. I2.-Recent
additions 10 the Marine garrison here
by reason OF the Nithdra wal of this
service from the ships Of the navy, has
Increased TIE quota OF officers and men
about one-haIf and further additions
are to be made soon
At present the barracks are not over
crowded. but there is not accommo-
dations for a large additional number.
Steps have been taken to make changes
in the construction Of the barracks 70
improve the ventilation, this being
necessary on account Of the larger
number Of occupants.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

sideTing the continuation Of his atti-
Lude toward those who have sought 10
ma something queer IN rhebPaustr1a
transactions
There is still much SDecuratfo- ,., o.,
now The President could have suits f~.-.
criminal libel brought against lie Of
tehpihS men or newspapers. II hist4f-
SSHIloa were TO be directed against the
New York paper which has DUbIisba5
tA4ngS az which he has taken lr1bya f-a
= Is believed that Il WOuld be M 4,
District Attorney Jerome % institute +F-a
prosecution stnd conduct the case.
so act and who would he the 49,,
CuuhS witness necessary 10 such a sfrit
can only be guessed at today.
II was made known this morning rba.
mere VIII De no further statements from
the White House regar3i-7r- ~, TS-,l- - ~
matter for some time and n is ~
.Iat information on the acquisition ~
'He strip IS still coming in.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
TAXlCAB WRECKED
IN CAR COLLISION
Machine Hit With Terrific Force,
Throwing Driver TO the

A taxicab owned by the Auto Livery
Company. Fourteenth and c streets
northwest, and driven by James Frye,
was practically demolished in a col
Iision with a Seventh street car this
morning. Frye was driving up L street
northwest when he attempted TO cross
in front Of a Seventh street car. in
charge OF MOtOrman Wiley.
The mOtOrman applied the brakes and
reversed the current in en- attempt 10
avoid an accident. but the car struck
the automobile with terrific force. Frye
was hurled from his seat, but escaped
injury.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
What Congress Did
IN THE HOuSE

The House began today on the bill ap-
proving the re-survey Of the boundary
line between Colorado, Oklahoma and
New Mexico.
The special committee appointed to con-
slider the Presidents message, held a
meeting this afternoon.
representative Hepburn of Iowa. an
pointed the committee which will draft
the new rules which the insurgents
OF the House are fighting for.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
PLANS HANDSOME HOME.

A handsome residence Of the English
renaissance style Of architecture is to
be erected on Massachusetts avenue
northwest by J. s ScuIly. The plans
were drawn by j. Appleton Clark. jr.
The house will be OF four stories, and
VIII be constructed OF colonial brick
laid in white mortar. 1t will have an
English basement.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
EAT FRANKFURTERS;
DIE OF HYDROPHOBIA
Two Children Dead and Others of
Family Are Serious
~ III.

WINCHESTER, Pa. Dec 12-The au-
thorities today are conducting a viEor-
o'Is Investigation into the death Of John
Van Horn. eight, and his sister Mabel.
sixteen who the doctors state. died
from hydrophobia as a result OF eating
frankfurtCr sausa-es. Three other
members OF the Van Horn family are
seriously ILL.,
The grocer who sold the SausaCes dis
claims ali knowledge Of the fact that
the ntea- was tainted
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
HANSBROUGH DYING
IN MINNEAPOLIS
North Dakota Man Reported in
Critical Condition After
Operation.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Dec. 12.-
brOugh OF North Dakota who has been
IN Minneapolis for two weeks. suffering
from mastOiditis, Is in a critical con-
dition today He was subject to surgical
operations late yesterday, In Asbury
Hospital.
The Washington times., 1908-12-12

this department to young people from
Christian homes.
They secured my services for two
reasons. First, because of my known
attitude against prohibition. Second,
because it would be exceedingly diff
hcult, and well nigh impossible, for
the Anti-SaloOn League people TO
~ find out anything about me. While
I am employed as secretary Of the
Business Mems League, the whole
matter, so far as am concerned,
is a huge joke on the Anti-SaIOOn
League TO keep them guessing. for
should they eventually find out any
thing about me it will only tend to
confuse them the more, inasmuch as
] am not boozer. Is It not a great
joker (Here he laughed heartily,
and the representative said. the
joke is certainly on somebody.
Is An Acting Dean.
The professor stated that he is a
graduate of the University Of Pennsyl-
Vania and has been four years in Wash
ington connected with the George Wash
ington University. He claims to be a
member of the Congregational Church.
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion and of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety. and TO have studied abroad from
an economic and sociological stand
point. II was discovered that he has
good general reputation and his name
is printed in the catalogue OF the uni
VerSity as acting dean of the college
Of the political Sciences He inquired
very SolicitOusly OF our representative,
who carried a card from a press syndi-
cate, whether he was connected with
the Ant-Saloon League. and stated, of
course IL would never do TO have this
known
The league has furnished the facts
IN the case to the authorities Of George
Washington University, which is q re-
1uts ble institution of high standing.
They knew nothing Of this employment
lnul attention was called TO IL as a
'esult Of the league investigation. and
We feel very sure that the temperance
constituency OF that institution Will be
slad TO have some assurance that this
activity OF It's professor Of economies
md sociology is not a fair index of the
'rand Of instruction given in that de-
jartment."
The Washington times., 1908-12-12
CHURCH NOTICES.

TRINITY CHURCH. % and c stz NV Rev
Richard P Williams. rector Services AZ
80. u. and S. Preacher at II. Rev. Lionel
a Wye; az s. the rector Luncheon ard
bazaar at Old Masonic Temple ,sth ana -
Wednesday, Thursday. and Friday De~e.71-
Der lo- ID. and IS. beginning each day al Z
noon II
CHRISTIAN SCIESCE-FYrst Church O.,
vices; Sunday. go a N ana D m S1b
Jet God. the PPeserveT Of Man SUNDAY
school II a m. Wednesday evening meeting
s p m Public cordially Invited. All seaIs
rec. Free reading room. 6Oi Colorado build
.ng. n
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
CHURH, Scottish Rite Hall. lOJ7 q 81. NV
Services Sunday. Il a and 7.S0 p. M
Morning lecture b. Bishop Oliver c. Sabiu
Teaching How To Heal the Sick" Even
ing lecture by Or. Trimmer. Quiz meeting
Wednesday evening at 80 p Seats free
All invited. II
SECULAR LEAGUE-Address. ''SoaI I17mo--
tally" DR.. NJ y. Isenan: discussion ofea to
all; , p m. Pythisn Temple. l1l2 9TH ST NV.
Seats free. Il
UNICARIAN-AH Souls Church. cor I4t5
and L sts. Ulysses q. 3. Pierce. minister
9:45 n m, Sunday school. class FOR the com
Parative study of religion, and unity study
class II a m. morning service: sermon by
the minister 30 p. m, Young Peoples Re
EgiouS Union The public invited 70 all ser
vices 1t
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sf6 And =
sts. NV: Rev samuel II. Greene, d. D
pastor $3.50 a m, Sunday school; P II
Bristow. Supt- Public Worship. with sermons
by tho pastor, Il a m and 7.30 .. m Teach
ers hible Club. Thursday. Z p. m C.hurch
praye- meeting, s p. m. Endeavor meetings
Tuesday. p n. and Sunday. 2.so and go
?. m. All are cordially invited 1t
SPIRITUALISN-'' Messages from tie SDirIr
World Alfred II. Terry VIII hold a meeting
Sunday evening at O'Clock Lecture F5i-
lowed by spirit messages and psychou,etric
readings al Schmidrs Hail. SIS gth ST nv
Mr.. Terry gives instruction in lTetaDhvsIcai
Truths, healing, success. etc. a. his resi-
dence, ~ Z st. ne Phone Line 1872 IL
Y. ". c. A mass meeting for women St
PauIs Lutheran Church. Ilth and y sts nv
$3.50 p. m. Speaker. Miss Annie D Revno-ds
FOR ten years worlds secretary Y. w, g a
Topic. Young Women OF Many Lands %
Mss Carrie Burkhart. soprano. Orchestra
It
THOSE wh2 heard Pastor James e ShuItZ
recently from Japan. in the Memorial Church
corner 12th and n sts. NV. last Sunday
evening. VIII be pleased 10 know that an
opportunity VIII be afforded them to hear him
again in the same church Sunday evening
December .l3. At !,45. His subject viii be:
:. Was Mr.. Warmers Question Pertinent? Was
me Presidents Reply Tenable2 Shall the
Feople Ruleg Good music Ali welcome. Il
EPISCOPAL-St. PauI's Church. 2sd st. NV.
near Washington Circle. Rev. Alfred Hard
ing. D. D. and Rev Charles H Holnead
clergy Holy Communion. 7:30 and 10 a n,
With instruction Morning services and ser
mon. u a N Sunday school $50 A m
Choral evensoas and sermon. D m All
seats frOA u