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The Washington times., 1909-05-15
CEMENT COMBINE
SAID TO Be BROKEN
Big Drop in Price Is Re-
Sponsible for the
Report.

An appreciable drop in the price OF
cement is responsible for a report that
the notorious Sl5e 100000 cement combine,
which has had the building interests
Of the country at its mercy for years,
has disbanded, and the former allies in
the trust have started a battle for con-
troll of the cement industry in which the
slashing of prices has only begun.
From $1.40 and $50 a barrel. accord
ing 20 grade. the price of cement within
a few DAYS has dropped to $1.25 and
Sl.35 a barrel, delivered on the work in
this city.
While I have not sufficient infc-ma-
tion to pass a definite opinion upon the
situation" said the buyer for one of the
largest contractors in Washington to-
day. 1T is evident that something has
happened to whatever combination has
existed in the cement industry.
According to other well informed per-
sons, the rupture between the com
panies in the combination was caused
by the efforts OF the Atlas Portland
Cement Company to restrict She output
of cement which the combination con
trolled. and keep up the high prices.
The Atlas is understood 70 have been
TIE controlling spirit in the trust. and
when its wishes were thwarted by other
members OF the combine the disband-
ment ard the cutting of prices followed.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
ADYENTISTS HEAR
CALIFORNIA WOMAN
Mrs. E. @. White Tells of
What Denomination Has
Accomplished,

More than 1000 persons crowded the
meeting tent OF the Seventh Day Ad-
ventists in Takoma Park this morning
to hear a sermon by Mrs. f. G. White,
of California.
Mrs White is eighty-three years old,
and is one of the pioneers in the field
OF Adventist work. She is an author
Of international note and is one Of the
most picturesque persons in the re-
ligious world. Preceding Mrs. Whites
sermon. Elder George 1. Butterfield Of
fered an invocation, in which he spoke
OF Mrs. Whites advanced age. and Of
her long service in the society
He prayed for her, and that she might
5e given the strength to finish her work
in the cause of the Adventist creed
Throughout the prayer Of Mr.. Butler
there was continued chorus of
'Amens" from the big congregation.
Wien Mrs. White appeared practically
the entire congregation rose. In her
sermon she spoke of the field in which
the AdveEtists have spread their doc
triue, and phOphesied that the growth
Of these teachings would continue even
more rapidly in the future than it had
I'm she past
The scene out at Talzoma Park today
was unusual. The great big tent is sit
uated on the crest Of a hill in a grove
of trees. Long before the morning ser
vices had begun everyone Of the 2,0eC
chairs was occupied. Those who could
not find seats in the tent crowded
around the outside. Ten or fifteen feet
away from the tent we're crowds Of chill
dren, playing about the shaded lawns,
but not once disturbing the exercises
inside.
Sabbath school exercises were held at
9;3O o'clock this morning. The remain
der OF the morning was taken up by
Mrs. Whites sermon From until 3
O'Clock this afternoon there will be 2
special sermon and social meeting lei
by F. W. FarnswOrth. Tonight there
will be a stereopticon lecture under the
auspices Of the publishing department,
showing the work that is done by that
branch Of the organization and the
method by which IL Is done. At 8 O'clock
this afternoon there viii be a spe~.el
meeting for Germans on religious
liberty.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
MAY DROP
THE VERNON INCIDENT
SouhenR Representatives Who Started to Stir Hornet
Nest Because Colored Men Were Served in House
Restaurant Find Themselves in Wrong Pew

he was concerned. TO say nothing OF
many others. he did not intend to sub
NIT to it. If he could get no satisfac-
ton from the Speaker. who had power
to act, he would take the matter up on
the floor of the House next Monday
Those were Mr. Gamers sentiments
until Mr.. Busbey made some remarks on
the subject, TO wit: The restaurant in
which the Southern Democrats en-
cOuntered ". T. Vernon, the colOred
register Of the Treasury, and a friend,
comfortably enscOnsed at a table, is not
the restaurant designed for the mem
bers of the House in the Office building.
It was intended for and Is largely used
by the employees in the office building.
Speaker Cannon never intended that
his colleagues in the House should eat
the noon day luncheons in a room so de-
void OF decorations and comfort as that
in which a race war was narrowly avert
ed. The real facts in the matter are.
remarked Hr. Busbey, that Elliot
Woods, the superintendent of the Capt.
tol, has a force Of men working on
large room In the building which was
intended for the exclusive use Of the
members OF the House and their guests.
OF course the members could use the
employees restaurant IL they desired TO
bers wish to see the Speaker about the
natter No, they did not, and they will
not mention the subject in the House
next Wednesday. Hereafter they will
take lunch in the Capitol building prop
er where they will be safe from intru-
sion similar to that which aroused the
ire of Garner and his friends.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15

The five Southern Democrats who
threatened to make an issue Of the race
question because two colored men were
served with luncheon in the House
office building restaurant, are not GER
tain now that they wish g press the
matter. They are rather OF the opinion
that they were in the wrong pew. and
having left II will remain out Of it.
When Representatives Garner and
Dies Of Texas, Stanley Of Kentucky
Gambler Of Mississippi and Sims o. Ten
nessee. left the Office building restaur-
ant they were boiling with rage at the
thought that colored men shOuld be
allowed to eat In the same room with
them. Incidentally they proposed to
shoulder their troubles on Speaker Can
non, and Intentionally or unintentional-
~ place him in an embarrassing po-
sition. They carried their rage as far
as Speaker Cannon's outer Office where
L. White Busbey, the Speakers secre-
tary, presides.
With great indignation Mr.. Garner de-
clared that he did not propose. as a
member OF the House OF Representa-
tives. to be subjected to the indignity
of being compelled TO eat his meals in
Government controlled restaurant in
which colored persons are permitted.
The restaurant. he said, was established
for the convenience and comfort OF
members of the House, and so far as
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
DR.. LONGS FUNERAL
TO BE HELD MONDAY
End Comes Suddenly TO Chief
Chemist of Bureau of
Engraving.

The funeral OF Dr William Long.
chief chemist of the Bureau OF Eugrav-
ing and Printing. who died suddenly at
Emergency Hospital early yesterday
morning. win take place at Oak Hill
Chapel next Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Psllbearers VIII be selected
from the Masonic lodges Of which Dr.
Long was a member.
Dr. Long, who was fifty years OF age.
was a native Of Washington. He is
survived by his wife, two daughters.
and a son. He was a member of Alznas
Temple. Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine:
Columbia Commandery, Knights Tenn
par, No. .. and Centennial Lodge. No.
-. i. ~ 4. M. He was graduated I'm
medicine from George Washington Uni
versity. and entered the bureau twenty
eight years ago.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
GRADUATING CLASS
SEES THE OLYMPIA
Girls From ST. Cecilia's Visit
Dewey's Flagship at
ANNAPOLIS.

Admiral George DeWey's flagship al
the memorable battle of Manila. the
Olympia, now anchored of Annapolis,
may become the Mecca of pilgrimages
of fair girl graduates of local colleges
this spring il the example of the Rradu-
ating class of st. Cecilia's Academy is
TO be followed.
The visit to the historic ship, one CT
the objects Of veneration In the old
navy, was in the nature of a surprise
to the St. Cecilia graduates. the Misses
Gertrude Lynch, Lulu Boyer, Rosa
Schulteis, Margaret Murphy, Maurita
Harvey, Ethel Mathews, Frederica
Harding, Regina Richards, and Nellie
Murphy.
Each girl stood on the bridge from
which Dewey uttered his memora HE
command which opened the battle Of
Manila bay: You may fire when Won
are ready, GriCiey."
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
MORE FINE SHOES
WORN BY WOMEN
Increased Demand Causes Regal
Company TO Open Factory
in Philadelphia.

More wcTsen ia the United States to-
day are wearing fine shoes than ever be-
fore in the history Of the trade. This
unprecedented call for the better grade
OF women's footwear is clearly shown
by the fact that the Regal Shoe Com
pany, for many years prominent as;
makers OF mems shoes in New England,
has recently secured control OF one Of
the largest shoe factories in Philadel-
phia in order TO supply the increasing
demand for women's shoes made by that
concern.
By bringing their own lasts. patterns,
and methods to their new factory in
Philadelphia the Regal people will be
able to Immediately meet the demand
already created in their stores and
agencies, vita the assurance Of superior
quality ano style and expert workman
ship.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
RICH ARE FAVORED,
SPEAKER ASSERTS
Captain Potter Tells Why Citi-
Zens Should Have
Ballot.

President Taft's views regarding the
form OF government for the District are
opposed by M. J. Weller and Capt. VIII
liala NJ. Potter. OF the East Washington
Citizens Association
Ia addresses before the Congress
Heights Citizens Association last
night they declared for suffrage, al
leefng that favoritism is shown by the
Commissioners in tho matter OF i'm
provements IN different sections OF the
city.
What we want is representation for
our taxation" said Captain Potter. ITS
a case Of the wealthy against the work
in6mun. The wealthy do not want suf-
iragc because they can get what they
want from the Commissioners"
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
SEEKING FOR LOST
DROWNING VICTIM
Four Bodies Recovered From
the Hackensack
River.

HACKENsACK. N J.. May 1s-
Searching parties, after an sll-nisht
ordeal in storm OF wind and rain.
have failed 20 locate the body OF fifteen
year-old Mary Horonzi. the nth victim.
OF the overturning of a rowboat in the
Hackensacf river last night.
The bodies Of the other four-Csth-
crime H. Hoffman. twenty years old;
Peter Holowinsld, nineteen: Mary
Sachs, eighteen. and Lizzie simsnec.
eighteen-were recovered.
There were eight persons, four young
men and four young women. in the
little rowboat when it started on the
fatal trip. A sudden windstorm broke
when the boat was about thirty feet
from shore. The girls jumped to their
feet. capsizing the craft.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
OLYMPIA SELECTED
TO CARRY MIDDlES
Dewey's Historic Flagship Will
Take Part in the Summer
Cruise.

The Olympia, Chicago, and Tonopah
have been placed in full commission
at Annapolis in preparation for the
summer cruise OF the midshipmen,
which will begin shortly after the
graduation o. the present class next
month.
The midshipinen viii take the three
vessels 20 the New England coast,
from which cruises will be made.
The Navy Department has also placed
in commission the five torpedo boats.
Biddle, Shubrick, Stockton, Dupont, and
Porter, at the Charleston navy yard.
These vessels are to be a mart Of the
torpedo feet which is 20 take an i'm
pOTtant part IN the maneuvers of the
bat eship feet this summer.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
GIRLS PENCIL EXPLCDES.

BERWICK. Pa, May 15.-Holding a
lead pencil toward her as she was
sharpening II In school. Florence, daugh-
ter of Archer AverilI, was shocked by
it's sudden explosion. The noise was
plainly heard throughout the room. The
greater part Of the pencil was broken
into small pieces, and a number of
pieces of lead entered her eye.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
KILLED BY EXPLOSION.

ARDMORE, Pa, May 15.-Andrew Ca
letti, aged about thirty-eisht years. has
been killed by an explosion at the La
thrOp stone CJaTries, between West
Overlook and Beechwood Payx. When
a charge failed to so off he returned to
anime the fuse.
The Washington times., 1909-05-15
DIES OF LOCKJAW.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, May 15.-Rupert.
the hfteen-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Horace Breisch. died OF lockjaw. The
Infection came from q blank cartridge
revolver wad shot into the palm Of his
left hand.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-07-18

ers. Manager Lajoie, the clubs only
200 batsman; Terry Turner, the fast
est intielder in the league and the
Maps best base runner; Outfielder
Dennis Sullivan and Catchers Bemis
and Clarke have been out of the
game. BemiS managed to take part
in one game, while Turner did not
have to quit until Tuesday.
Nevertheless, the club won seven
out or eight games, downing Chicago
three games straight, taking two
straight from Detroit and two out of
three from Washington. The only
defeat was by a margin of one run,
Washington winning by the score o.
4 to 8. But for several plumbers in
this game, Cleveland would have won
easily, as Tom Hughes was hit for IL
safe ones, including two triples and
double. Berger opposed Hughes on
the mound and should not have been
left In after the second inning.
Working Often and Winning.
Three victories in eight days for
Cy Young is surely going some, when
II Is remembered that it was said
that the veteran must have five days
rest between workings. And two of
the three games were shut outs, while
the only run scored in the third game
was on successive wild throws by
Catcher Easterly.
Eastern has been showing his worth
to the team of late by catching con-
tiDuously while Bemis and Clarke
have been injured. He was catch
er in each of the seven games won
by the Maps, Bemis drawing the one
defeat. The young Californian makes
plenty Of errors and he has quite a
few passed balls, but he is in the
game every minute, especially with
his bat. Clevelanders have not had
MUCK OF chance to look over Catch
er Stanage OF the Tigers, as Schmidt
generally catches here, but Stanage
must be a corker to be any better
than Teddy Easterly, who is only %
years old II California has any more
like him, Cleveland wants them.
Cy Young was sent against Detroit
on Tuesday and although he had
pitched on Saturday, thus giving him
rest Of two days only, he had the
Tigers at his mercy, shutting them
out with five hits, allowing only two
men to reach second base. In the
meantime the Maps batted Summers
hard, and won, TO O.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-07-18
DR.. RoUTZAHN IS
NOW IN NASHVILLE
sneelaI 10 "a. journal.


Nashville, Tenn, July 1.-THE tu-
berculosis exhibition is yet in town,
TO rather the exhibits and the chief
exhibitor are in town. The exhibit
ton is not circus and is not equipped
with men and material to move in and
out Ike a circus, but the exhibition is
also much more than a circus, for 1t is
a whole state campaign an 'all south
campaign" against the Great White
Plague. According to statement
made last night it seems that Knox
vile is really the temporary head
quarters for a work which extends
throughout the south. While the
work Of packing up is going on much
other anti-tuberculosis work is under
way. First, there is the counsel with
the local workers leading towards a
harvesting of exhibition results
through well founded plans which ex-
tend throughout the year IN their full
fillment.
Then, too, there is follow up" and
advance work which extends to near
Iy every state in the south. Director
Routzahn has been urgently requested
to visit Nashville at the expense OF
the committees there to confer re-
garding these plans. Several states
are conducting special work in coop
Grafton with leading colored men and
women. This work also is being di-
rected from Knoxville for the time
being. Within few days all of those
activities will come to an abrupt end
ing, to be taken elsewhere as the
headquarters is transferred to an
other point.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-07-18
RECORD OF CUBS is
BETTER THAN IN 1908

ST Sanborn in the Chicago Record
Herald says: -.-..-
American League clubs are starting
cut this week on the second half oil
their six months race, while the Ma
tional contenders are nearing the
middle % the race, the younger or
gaEization having played more games
| to date than the older. In the Amerl-
can League, the pennant race, which
few weeks ago was conceded TO De-
troit by the majority OF the fans IN
the land, has frightened up until Il
promises to be another close one
while the way the Pirates continue
their winning career indicates that
i only a head-on collision with some
! thing can stop them
One hears frequently, hereabouts
| different arguments put forth to ex-
plain the slump of the Cubs this seas
/ OF. and have often been asked If the
! absence Of John King was not the
/ chief reason for their failure to keep
| in the lead of the pennant race this
years. This is another Illustration OF
| how ephemeraI a thing is the base
bali fans memory and how little the
average follower % the game thinks
about it seriously. / mean in the
same way that the devotees Of other
soarts preserve and pore ever the
dope"
Percentage Higher Than In 1908.
Probably it will be surprising TO
nine out of every 10 Cub rooters to
know that the worlds champions have
done Just as well this seas N as they
did last, despite all the handicaps
they have been under, including the
loss of Kings services and of the
active leadership OF Manager Chance
for the greater part of the campaign
so far. A year ago the Cubs were
leading the race with AZ games won
anG q lost, giving them a percentage
of ego. Today their standing is sec
ond in the race, although they have
VOL 43 games and lost 20, giving them
percentage Of 1923. Practically,
Chances men have tied their 1908
record to date, having won one leSs
and lost one less game, the difference
in percentage being due to the fact
they have played two less games.
Pirates Have Set Killing Pace.
The secret Of the Cubs slump"
therefore, is to be found in Pittsburg.
The Pirates were second a year ago
with a record OF As games won and
80 lost The worlds champions are
Just as good as they were last year,
III oPA1C u Gil NnCS nc. -AeN'' -
tend with, but the Pirates are over
100 points better to date, and q lot Of
that improvement is due 70 tie fart
that their ranks have been intact
since the opening of the season. Some
of the improvement, of course, is due
to the addition Of Miller, Abstein and
Hyatt to the infield, stopping two big
gaps which existed last year on the
right-hand side Of the diamond, and
some more of it to the fact that Bar
beau has been playing way over any
previous form Of his, thereby permit
ting Leach to play in the outfeld
without weakening third 3sUe much.
But this strength would not have
made all the difference, If the Pirates
had been broken up repeatedly, as
have the Cubs, by accidents and In
jUries to players.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-07-18
WILL ESTABLISH NEW
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
BY Associated Press.

Lebanon, Tenn, July 17.-Public
announcement has been made here OF
the establishment of a new theology
cal seminary by the Presbyterian
church, U. s. A. The announcement
says:
I'm order to avoid any embsrrsss-
ment growing out of the decision OF
the supreme court of Tennessee, the
general assembly at Denver appointed
a new board of trustees, with power to
act. Under the supervision OF this
new board seminary work will be
carried on the coming year (1909-10)
as formerly, at Lebanon, Tenn, In
the same quarters as heretofore; both
having no legal connection with the
Cumberland University This is real
" the beginning OF new institution,
and hence cannot in any way be en-
barrassed by any legal complication
arising from litigation growing out OF
the reunion of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church with the Presby-
terrain church"
The new board held a meeting in
Chattanooga July 6 and elected DR..
F. B. Fullerton, Of st. Louis, presi-
dent; Hon. Senton Brown, Of Chatta-
nooga, president and DR.. J. e.
Clarke, of Nashville, secretary and
treasurer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-07-18

defeats last week and the Superbzs
are once again in the nut, with hardly
any chance Of retreuchment. As be-
tW cen Brooklyn and Boston. there
seems to be no doubt now, which
win carry on the cellar champion
ship, but whether Lumley's men VIII
ever be able to beat any OF the other
six teams, is almost as certain. They
have been pie for the Reds in cour
games, although one Of them is being
protested, after a close finish.
Just what caused this latest slump
of the Brooklyns, after winning four
| straight from Boston, Is matter OF
dispute. Either they do not figure
| with the rest Of the clubs, whicr ap-
pears probable, or else the statement
that Johnny King would succeei
Lumley broke I'D the combination. Or
| course, Ebbers would like TO lane
King; so would any of the other
league clubs. II would be a dandy
move to bring him to Brooklyn now
or next year, but Bbbets refused TO
say that he had made any overtures
to Charley Murphy for the great
tatcher when The subject was breach
ed.
Would Deal Direct With Murphy.
The Brooklyn owner said that II
he had any intention Of landing King,
his business would be with Murphy.
He has always declared that no league
president should tamper with any
player, and If he were to give it out
that he wanted King, or was nego-
ti:lting for him, he you'd expect the
Chicago magnate to come back at
him good and proper.
The talk about King arose prob
ably from the statement OF Ebbets
that he intended remodeling his
grounds next year, provided he got a
lCng lease, or if he moved he intend
ed fixing things to meet the new re-
quirements. He also remarked, incl
dentaly, that he had determined 10
cut out the purchase of minor league
players and would endeavor to secure
two or three seasoned men to fill out
the SupeTbas. He had $4,000 or $780,
900 to do 1t.
Doubtless this, and the fact that
King was believed to have baked
because he wasn't allowed to go 10
Cincinnati as manager, caused john
ny's name to be mentioned. King
is at present a violator Of the reserve
rule and no deal could be even at
tempted until he reported.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-07-18
TIGERS sLUMPINo ON
ACCOUNT OF PITCHERS.

Detroit, July 17.-What seems to
interest fans of Detroit most is the
question OF how long the present
slump o. the Tigers is going to con-
time. Only the long run or victories
over St. Louis they recently enjoyed
has enabled them to stay On top
VIII arc they are-where they Just are.
They were going finely for a time, al
ter their return from the East, AMI
padded the percentage column. But
on their last trip to Cleveland the
Maps, who hadn't been able to do any
winning earlier in the spring, pro-
ceeded to do their shrdIu cmfwyp rdlrl
ceeded to take their share, and per-
haps a little more, OF the contests
The home folks had just recovered
from establishment over this reversal
OF fern when Connie Mack and his
Athletics hove into view. Then came
more Of it and worse.
1t was no form reversal in the case
Of the Athletics, however They have
beaten Detroit continually and con-
sistently all this year. This is the one
team that has had it on the Tiges al
ways and in all places this spring. It
took thee out OF four this time, and
had a neat fo.sr-run lead in the other
game when the Tiges unShipped one
be more common with them, and took
nine runs from Fender and Coombs
TIE right hand twirlers didn't look
hard to Detroit. But krause worked
twice here, and Plank the other time,
and neither, in any game, was much
n.aced.
Lack of Pitching Cause.
or course, the slump primarily is
due both directly and indirectly 20
the condition of the pitching staff.
mentioned as a menace in this letter
week ago. Jennings got shy on
Pitchers just about the time thar the
batting fell of a little. With the
pitchers going in their usual form, a
little batting shrinkage would not ba
fatal, as the JWirlers would pu.. the
team through SO me close ones. Bat
with the tWirlers unable to hold CO.
posing teams down most of the days,
and the batsmen unable to get runs
when me pitchers did do well, the re-
suit as inevitable.