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The Washington times., 1908-02-23
HUGHES SPEAKS
TO CHICAGOANS
Says Heavy Fines on Cor
porations Accomplish Lit
tie for Nation.

CHICAGO, Feb. Ex-Governor Hughes
Of New York was met by a large audi
ence at the Union League Clubs cere-
monies in honor of Washington's Birth
day when he arose to speak in the
Auditorium. He gave his Views on
many national subjects and spoke in
part as follows:
1T must also be taken to be a settled
policy that there shall be complete, ef-
fective, and just supervision Of our
railroads. do not believe in arbitrary
action with regard 10 these important
concerns either by Congress or by State
Legislatures or by commissions. The
railroads are not the enemies but the
servants of the people. To secure
proper service they must be subject TO
regulation. 1t must be taken as firmly
tablished that the evils Of rebating
and OF unjust discrimination will not be
tolerated. and that adequate and i'm
partial service upon reasonable terms
viii be insisted upon.
1T is also essential that there should
be efficient supervision Of the issue OF
securities to avoid the evils OF imitation
and Of overcapitaiization. The interests
of the public and of stockholders must
be guarded against the imposition OF
unjust burdens and corrupt manipula-
tons. There should be every facility
for the provision Of betterments. for
desirable extensions and improvements.
The action Of government should never
De an obstacle in the way OF increasing
and perfecting service.
''The Justification of a penalty must
be found in either its punitive or its
deterrent effect. In their punitive as
pect penalties cannot be justified unless
their incidence is just. In their de-
terrent aspect they cannot be justified
unless they make unlikely a repetition
Of the offense. Fines upon corporations
with monopolistic powers, are not just
from either point of view. They are easily
transferred to the public. and TO the
extent that they may not be. they are
borne by stockholders who. in large
are without knowledge of the
wrong OF power to prevent its commits
sion. They do not satisfactorily act as
a deterrent, because they involve mere
IL the payment of money, the loss OF
which is widely shared or may readily
be repaired
Tine punishment is most saIutary
when visited upon the guilty individ-
uals. Few men can be hired TO go to
jail And il offenses which public sen
Liment recognizes to be Of a grave char
acter are punished by Imprisonment.
the law is more likely to be obeyed
and the punishment TO have its intend
ed effect"
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
MANASSAS GERMAN CLUB
HOLDS BRILLIANT BALL

MANASSAS, Va, Feb. 22.-The Ma
nassas German Club gave one Of the
most brilliant balls of the season at
the Prince William Hotel last night.
Those present were John J. Davies ana
Miss Thedia Waters, Wier Waters and
Miss Maud Morgan, Frank Fattle and
Miss Alma Morgan. Harry p. Davis
and Miss Claudia Waters, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert E. Herrel, William Hall and
Miss Mabel Flynn, OF Warrenton. Va.
Charles c. Wenrich and Miss Patterson.
Of Washington; John L. Elliott and Miss
Ola Waters, Ashton Simpson and Miss
Leone Davis, Hue Green, of Washing
ton, and Miss Sue Brawner, BaiIy Da-
Wis and Miss Maye Simpson. ]. ]. Da-
Fles and Miss Green, j. y. T. II. Davies
and Miss Leila Green, A. NJ. Crigler and
Miss Stella Waters. Thomas n. Rams
dell and Miss Nave Leachman. 81 g.
Taylor end Miss Mildred, George Per
cell and Miss Julia Lewis. Mr.. Dodd
and Miss Smith, Of Washington. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Moser- Stays: Bank
Davis Harold Lipcomb, Thomas Hol-
den, Thomas w. Lion, jr., +. +. Rams
dell, jr. ChaperOnes: Mr.. and Mrs. w
n. LipscoEb, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins
DR.. and Mrs. Newman
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
BABY'S CRY SAVES
EIGHT FROM FLAMES

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-The cry
ing of a nine-week-old baby probably
saved the lives OF eight persons early
this morning when a fire was discov-
cred in the boarding house of Vincent
Betrowicz, 273S Edgemont street.
The baby's mother Mrs. Betrowicz.
awakened by the choking sobs of the
child, found that the room was rapidly
filling with smoke. She screamed to her
husband, who was sleeping in the room.
He, hearing the cracking Of flames on
the floor below. grabbed his wife and
baby in his arms and rushed to the
street. Neither the mother nor the
father stopped to dress. and thew
PUSHED into the cold night air in their
.scanty attire.
Betrowicz, when he had gotten his
family to a place of safety, hurried
back in the house. calling Fire" and
awakened the bOarders. BY this time
the entire house was filed with smoke.
and the boarders, believing that their
lives were IN danger. rushed into the
street. carrying their clothing under
their arms.
A policeman. who had been attracted
to the place by the yells of FIRE" sent
in an alarm for chemical engine No. g.
He formed bucket brigade OF the men
bOarders. BY the time the engine ar
rived there was little work for il to do.
The blaze originated from a defective
Tue, and caused a loss Of about $50.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
JUDGE BLACKSTONE
IS EKONERATED
Charges Against Virginian of
immortality and Incom-
potency Are Dropped.

RICHMOND. Va. Feb. 22-The COM
mittee on courts OF justice OF the house
today decided to dismiss the specihca-
ton OF incOmpetcncy from the charges
OF incOmpetency and immortality
against Judge ]. w. G. Blackstone, Of
the Eleventh judicial circuit Every
witness who was put on the stand to-
day testified that the accused jurist IS
one Of the most brilliant men on the
Virginia bench.
The unexpected decision on the part
or the comTaittee will expedite the
nearing. which IL is now believed will
end on Monday. Witness after witness
testified today that the reputation OF
Judge Blackstone was never attacked
until the present investigation. The
charge that Judge Blackstone is an
habitual d-unkard was refIted in every
instance.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
AUTOS ON WORLD TRIP
SENT TO REPAIR SHOP

CUMBERLAND. Nd. Feb. 22.-By
the breaking down of their automobile
in the race around the world, Maurice
Grieghe and Max Leon Holman, two
of the French contestants in the race,
were forced to give up their machines
at Fairplay, Md. near Hagerstown, yes
terday. and they shipped the broken ma
chimes TO this city via the Western
Maryland.
The autos arrived here this morning
and their owners. travel-stained and
weary, had them transferred 10 the Bal
timore and Ohio for shipment to
repair shop in Columbus, Ohio. The men
left here tonight for that city. AS
soon as the repairs are made the men
will leave Columbus and continue their
feat girdling the globe.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
SOME scnIcH SARCASM

The late Duke Of Argyll and Sir Will
liam Jenner. physiciah to the Queen.
We're both in attendance at BaImoral.
and one morning at breakfast the dis
cusslOn turned 10 the virtues of por-
ridge. The duke, who was slight OF
build and small OF stature. OVeThearing
some dlsparaging remarks on the ma
tiOnal dish. said:
'POrridge. why excellent stuff. Could
not be better. Why was brought up
on poTTidge myself"
Jenner, who was big man, and did
not ike the duke. looked sharply across
the table. and retOrted.
Yes. and good specimen of the re-
suit l think you thinz yourself. Lon
don Times.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
c. & D. OFFICIALS
MAY FACE COURT
IN REBATE CASE
Other Railroads Said to
Be Preparing Dam
age Suits.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 22.-The in
curry of Franklin X. Lane, Interstate
Commerce Commissioner, into the al
legged rebating on the part Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway may develop
into a far more serious matter than the
first skirmish in the Fight that the COM
mission has projected would indicate.
Not considering those who are I'M
mune from prosecution by reason Of
the testimony they gave before The
commissioner during the investigation
it is probable that the names OF the
following persons. Chesapeake and Ohio
officials. who cOnniVed at the alleged
rebating, and the Richmond merchants
and their employees who pr0fted there
by viii be presented to the Federal
Grand Jury:
L. D. Hotchkiss, general freight
agent Of the Chesapeake and Ohio, and
the responsible superior official; Alex
ander Z. Gilbert, assistant general
freight agent OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio. who is responsible for the al
legged false billing which resulted to
the advantage Of the favored shippers
and to the detrimcnt Of the connecting
roads; L f. Sullivan, controller Of the
1900 A'N-e-1NN "AiN DAA-of WIZ ~ HdlQ 10
have permitted the destruction OF tEe
records Of the road by his subordinate,
En5iow
II also IS said that the Atlantic
Coast Line and the Seaboard Air Li.te
are going after the Chesapeake aud
Ohio for civil damages, on account Of
the alleged swindle. without reference
TO the criminal prosecution by the
Government. These railroads. accord
ing TO the evidence so far adduced,
have been deprived of uncomputed
thousands OF dollars through the Gates
Gilbert system Of undertakings or re-
bates.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
GipeS FLinl-FLdn1nlerS
SIS For Old Clippings
Noah Slaughter Thinks His Purchase Wad
of Observation-Disclosures Name Will Fit
Him If He Meets Certain Crooks.

purse. Again fondling his roll, he de-
clared the purse belonged not to him.
While the TWO stood talking about the
purse. another negro came up and
claimed the pocketbook. He was a gem
erJus negro. though, and made a propo-
sition which appealed strongly to friend
Slaughter.
''Y'aH done foun' nah pus an Ah'm
gwine whak up wild y'all." declared the
negro.
Slaughter was interested.
Buys the PocketboOk.
''Ah'm gwine do de squah thing by
y'aH," continued the negro. Dis pus
don't b'long tub me no more'n does tuh
y'all. so Ah'm gwine split de dif'uncs
wild you two"
Slaughter said he would take the
purse on halves The first negro vino
approached Slaughter said the latter
could have the purse If he gave him SIS.
Afetr some hesitation. Slaughter felt the
purse, but did not open it, and forked
over his s45.
What Slaughter said when he opened
the purse and found batch of news
paper clippings could best be expressed
by a series Of exclamation points.
question marks, stars. and other ex-
pressiyes used by artists to indicate
rage and disgust
Newspaper clippings were bad
enough" said Slaughter TO Detective
Hewlett. but when they are from a
year old paper. IL strikes me that's
rubbing it IT."
Mr.. Slaughter refused to smile.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
FLOODS IN ALABAMA
DESTROY RICH CROPS

E MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 22.-Heavy floods.
which have swept the Alabama and
Tombisbee rivers out of their channels,
inundating the country for miles, have
caused enormous damage in southwest
tern Alabama. The water is stiH rising.
and 1t is feared that the worst is yet
70 come
2 Latest details of the flood were
brought today by steamboats, arriving
from points up the rivers Thousands
OF acres of land have been flooded, and
crops have been ruined.
For long distance above the usual
junction of the two rivers their over
flow meets, turning the country into an
immense lake.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
G. P. 0. INQUIRY
ENDS THIS WEEK
William S. RoSSiter Busy
Writing His Report to
President.
Audit System Said Not to
Have Pleased lnVes-
tigatorS.

According to William s. Rossiter, the
Presidents special commissioner 10 in
vestiga1e conditions at the Government
Printing Onice, the special investiga-
iion viii be brought TO a close by the
middle of this week Mr.. Rossiter said
last night that he hopes 10 lay his final
report before the President not later
than Wednesday afternoon.
Mr., Rossiter said he had already COM
menced to write his report and with
good luck would be able to complete his
task by the time stated. He remained
at the Government Printing Office
through the holiday yesterday to hurry
the completion of the work. With him
were a number of clerks, and some OF
the special assistants.
Mr.. Rossiter declines TO give any in
dication OF what his report VIII show in
advance Of 1t being placed IN the hands
OF the Presideut It is believed, how
ever, by some of the officials of the
Office that the disclosures will not be
as startling as some have expected, ell
though some Of the methods employed
IN the conduct Of the office are thought
70 be riding for a fall
Two Reforms to Stay.
The two principal reforms aire .dy
wrought by the investigation. the aisIlac-
ing Of the force connected with Audit
system and the reduction in printing
charges to the departments, VIII also
be made permanent, il is said. There Is
also a well-grounded rumor that the in
Restigators viii recommend that much OF
the present system Of bookkeeping, which
IS said to be duplication of work. VIII
be discontinued.
1t is now admitted that there is grave
possibility OF the office running short
Of funds before the next regular ap-
preparation becomes available on July !.
II Is commended, however, that there
IS no great significance in the matter
as the appropriation was made small
Tor the present year compared to those
IN recent years. ana that the deficiency.
II il does develop, may come as the
natural sequence Of the desire OF the
Public Printer and Congress TO hold
the appropriation too near the mark.
Cheney Again in Race.
The name of Albert l.. Cheney. editor
of the oyster Bay Pilot, is put forth
as a candidate for Public Printer in a
strong editorial in a trade paper pub
hshed in New York city. Mr.. Cheney
is advanced as the publishers candi-
date" He is a Republican in politics.
Yet his backing, it is said, comes from
all sections.
Samuel DeNedrey. editor Of the TRACES
Unionist, Of this city. is mentioned as
n probable candidate for Public Printer.
Mr. De Nedrey possesses all the neces-
sary qualifications, and will. it is
claimed, be strongly supported by or
ganized labor.
Newton II. Jones. general manager of
the National Publishing Company. of
Philadelphia, is another strong entry
III the field of candidates. He is a
prominent business man Of the Quaker
City, Republican, and is said to pos
.Bess ample executive ability to conduct
the Governments large printery.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23

Flim-fammed out of S45. Noah SlaUgh-
ter, OF 533 New Jersey avenue northwest.
last evening rent the air at Detective
Headquarters with lusty and protracted
obJUrgauons. lie says he can recognize
the two negroes who put the kibosh ON
his coin OF the realm, but their friends
viii not be able 20 identify them if fate
be kind enough TO fling them athwart
his path, or, more properly speaking
warpath.
Sir Knight Slaughter declares his
name will fit him if the ebon-hued, get
rich-quick artists should mar his
horizon with his blood cOTpusles at their
present temperature.
The gentleman from New Jersey ave-
nue. was painlessly, quickly, and skillful-
" separated from his verdant-hued
simolians by recognized methods
Scents Rare Game.
Mr.. Slaughter received his stipend yes
terday afternoon, and thereby hangs a
tale. He was standing at the intersec-
ton Of Sixth and NJ streets northwest,
playfully fOndling his United States
Urea sury certificates and seriously
ponderine over lOosening Up and reliev-
ing the financial striagency. His train
OF thought was wrecked b. a negro who
approached him with a yard-wide grin
and exhibited a pocKetboOk which he
said he had found. The wallet fairly
groaned, anG its ribs seemed on the
verge Of bursting for it was stuffed
with pseudo long green.
Slaughter was asked If he lost the
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
THE BIG BATTLE.

Not long ago King Edward was visit
ing a country house near the scene of
one of Cromwells historic battles
StrOlling out one day by himself, he
met the village blacksmith returning
from a shOeing expedition.
Il say. my good fellow" said his mai
esty, genially, II understand there was
big battle fought somewhere about
here?''
Weller" stammered the blacksmith
recognizing the King, II did ave a
round with Bill, the postman, but I
didn't know your majesty had heard of
it''-ExChange.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
EPIDEMIC OF GRIP
COSTS CITY DEAR
Some of Washington's Most
Notable Figures Victims
of Disease.
Deaths of Less Well Known
Carried Grief Into
Many Circles.

Washington has again been brought
face to face with the serious endemic
OF grip that is taking from its ranks
not only some of its most notable fig
ures, but an alarming PROPORTION OF the
city's residents.
The deaths Of Bishop satterlee ana
Crosby S. N0yes have accentuated the
seriousness OF the epidemic and have
aroused genuine concern among the peo-
pie Of the city.
Rarely IN the history Of Washington
has the disease been so prevalent anu
fatal in so many instances. Although
the winter has not been as cold as in
other years the ever changing conditions
have induced greater danger to health
and the physicians OF the city have
been confronted with one OF the most
appalling problems OF years.
Death Rate Was High.
Some weeks ago the number Of deaths
from grip increased until fifteen were
registered in one week. The disease
made its way through the ranks OF the
high and iowly. rich and poor, and for
several weeks ii looked as if its pro-
gram could not be checked. But a sea
aoA o. extremely NDlu weather inter-
vened and the death list grew smaller
Several weeks ago the Rev. Joseph
Mcguire pastor Of the Church OF, the
holy Comforter. was stricken with grip.
The disease developed into pneumonia.
and after desperate struggle Father
Mcguire succumbed.
Business and fraternal circles were
shocked at the sudden death Of Allison
Nailor and Norman Gait. Both were
the result OF grip which had its incsp-
ton in slight cold, but which rapidly
gained Roadway with fatal results
Latest Victims of Disease.
Crosby S Noyes. she founder OF the
Evening star, am man widely known
IT. every circle at the Capital left
Washington recently fora trip TO Call
fornia, He caught cold and in few
days grip developed. He, too, made a
sturdy fight, but lost, and yesterday
Bishop Sauterlee. one OF The most in
iuential and beloved men in Washing
ton surrendered 10 the disease.
The list Of deaths among the private
citizens Of Washington has been ap-
pallingly large. Although they were not
so well known their deaths have
brought keen sorrow TO their own lit
tie circles. Never before has the fear Of
a cold been So great and rarely have
as IN the last few months.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
Van Camps pork and beans
baked with tomato sauce

There is no other brand that compares with them.
We pay ST. per bushe1 to get the best beans-ths
whest and plumpest, all picked by hand We could
buy beans for 80 cents
We spend five times much make tomato sauce
some would cost readyade. We only vine
Tipened tomatoes.
That is how our beans get their sparkling zest.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
Eat More Beans
Serve Van Camps pork and beans, and
see what you save on your meat bills

Beans Natures choicest food-84 per nutrment
Like meat in food value-not like it in cost.
You them only once a week maybe because they
hard to prepare. They should be daily food. There
is far reason for eating beans than potatoes.
You viii eat them frequently when you know Van
Camps
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
You will never be content with home
cooked beans when you once know ours

Home-cooked beans heavy and hard to digest be-
you lack sufficient heat Our ovens are heated to
24S degrees.
Home-cooked beans mushy and broken because w.
can't bake them in live seam do. Ours are nutty
meay and whole
Homecooked beans lack and zest because the
tomato isn't baked with the beans we do it.
10, IS and 20f per can.
Van Camp Packing Company, Indianapolis, Ind
The Washington times., 1908-02-23

Homec. Medicine Co, Cor. VIII
ara and John Streets. New York,
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
Each can of Van Camps means a meal
always ready to serve in ten minutes

Heat the can in hot water-then open. That's all.
Then you have royal dish Beans are nutty not
muhy Beans that mealy, soggy. that are
to digest because of the that apply in our
Beans with sparkling tomato baked into them.
With slice of tender, corn-fed pork top.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-23
PLAN TO BOOST THE FRUIT SHOW
Contest for Sale of Greatest Number
Of Membership Tickets.


In order to interest every man, woman
and child in Council Bluffs in the National
Horticultural congress. which is to hold It's
first meeting in this city next December.
and for the purpose Of increasing the men,
bership in the organization, the general
committee has decided to start a member
ship contest and will give six handsome pre-
mlums to the man or woman. boy or girl
who secures the greatest number Of new
members.
There will be a first, second and third
prize for both men and women, the six
prizes a~ggregating in value t262. The con-
test is not confined to boys and girls only,
but is open to the seniors as well as the
juniors, and the prizes have been made at
~traetiye for either.
For the first prize for the women or girls,
the congress will give a diamond ring val
ued at 500, donated by Emil Leftert. The
second will be a White sewing machine,
valued at $50. donated by the Nebraska
Cycle company, and the third will be a
silk dress, valued at SIS. to be donated by
the Z. A. Hunter company. In this last
prize the successful competitor will have
the privilege OF selecting any pattern in the
Hunter store up 10 the amount donated.
For the men and boys. three prizes will
be given. The first will be a double-bar-
relied hammerless shotgun. valued at $40.
The donor az this prize has not been an
nounced as yet. The second premium will
be a suit OF clothes made 10 the order OF
the person winning the prize. not 10 ex-
coed SIS Durham & Durham are the
dor ors The third prize Is a so overcoat
donated by the Thomas MetcaIf company.
The tickets, which cost only 81. will
entitle the holder to one years member
ship In the congress and admission TO
the main building during the entire Pc
riod or the congress, December 1919. II
will also entitle the holder to place ex-
hibits. free of charge. and will also give
the holder one vote in deciding the To-
cation for the Hext meeting OF the con.
gress. II is thought that this point will
sell a great many OF the tickets, as IL
viii interest every citizen in swelling
the list OF local members in order thai
when the matter OF location comes 70
a vote OF the Members OF the National
Horticultural congress they can cast
their votes in favor OF Council Bluffs
Other cities are after the meeting for
next year. st. Joseph wants it and MAJ
start a similar campaign for gettIns
members.
An effort Is 20 be made 10 interest IN
school children In the contest and IL is
thought that Monday there will be sew.
eral hundred young people at the offices
OF the general manager. Freeman L
Reed. asking for tickets. Mr.. Reed /,
anxious. however. TO have it understood
that the contest is not alone for boy,
and girls. but that II is FOR the grown
ups as well
Monday viii be the opening OF tn,
ticket selling contest. and all those VII,
desire TO enter into the contest shOulS
call at the offices OF the general man
ageT In the Day & Hess building. Wher'
tickets viii be given out and the name