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The Washington times., 1909-05-02
WATER LEAKS COST
FORTUNE EACH YEAR
Departments Pitometer Squad
Discovers Expensive Break
at Capitol.

Through bad fixtures and Ieaky
house connections, the water depart
ment of the District loses hundreds cf
thousands of gallons of water day,
officials believe These leaks are be-
ing stopped at the rate of fifteen TO
twenty day by the pitOmeter squad
of the Water Department
A few davs ago the squad discovere
a leak in the CAPITOL grounds Of 7S,009
gallons n dav. This amounts to 26s,-
oO5,0OO gallons a year. which, az the
consumers rate. represents an annual
loss of 100000 in money.
II vras declared by an authority to
ds,- that If all the water wasted through
Iealkage was saved there would be no
5sr~sT of inadequacy of the p resent wa
ter supply
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
THOMAS DIXON, SR.,
DIES IN RALEIGH

RALEIGH, n. c.. May Prank
Dixon has arrived from Washington
and Rev. Clarence Dixon, of Chicago.
and Rev. Thomas Dixon, IT, of New
York. will arrive this evening to ac-
company the remains of their father.
Thomas Dixon, ST., from Raleigh To
NewhOpe Baptist Church. Cleveland
county, for burial Monday afternoon.
This church was organized by the
deceased and served by him as pastor.
for sixty odd years. He was in his
ninetieth year when death claimed him
last night in the home of his daughter,
DIR. Della Dixon Carroll. here At his
death-bed were Frank Dixon. of Wash
sngtOn. and two daughters DR. Dixon
Carroll and Mrs. Thacker, of Norfolk
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
GAINES IS OPPOSED
TO UNGAINLY HATS

AUSTIN, Tex, May Representative
Z. Q. Gaines is an opponent of the un-
gainly hat.
He hasn't yet succeeded in estOpping
women from pleasing their own or
fashions pleasure, but he has intro
duced an amendment to the bill OF ap-
preparation for the state Industrial Col
lege for Girls, prohibiting instruction
in making the prescribed headgear.
According TO his amendment, no hat
cost more than 500, or have the shape
of an inverted washbowl. The amend
ment Is pending.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
FEW BRAVE WEATHER
FOR THE BOARDWALK
Sun Comes Out, However, and StrolIers Then Come
Forth in All the Glory Of Bright Spring
time Gowns and Hats.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., May p
Cloudy skies with all day threats W
showers added to the disappointment Cf
the people who made their way through
yesterdays storm 10 get 10 the Sunday
boardwalk haven. Following the ex-
ample Of yesterday the crowd turned
out armed with umbrellas, keeping a
vary eye upon the weather and several
dark clouds that foated along The coast
about noon.
The threatened storm cut down travel
to an aDpreciable extent and youDr
folks made up most Of the throng
which took chance at coming TO the
shore The temperature rose rapidly
after daylight and bathers who went
into the surf reported that the ocean
was not at all chilly as compared with
the past few days.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
TAXICAB COLLIDES
WITH TROLLEY CAR
Three Women Are Injured,
But None of Them
Seriously.

BOSTON, May "A taxicab crashed
into a lCrthbound Rowe's Wharf troll
Icy car at Summer and Washington
streets early this morning smashing
the fuse box of the car and setting IL
on fire
burned about the face and body by the
flames and was taken TO her home
in a carriage. Two other women were
hurt. The accident was witnessed by
scores OF people.
Mrs. Jackson was riding In the CEN
ter of the car. accompanied by Mrs.
George T. BuInham, of Revere, and
Mrs W r. Gavel, of Lynn She was
lady burned about the face. The
other two women received minor injur-
les ana were badly shaken up. They
were taken 10 Mrs. Jackson's home in
a carriage The driver Of the machine
refused 70 give his name to the conduc-
tor or the police.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
BOMB EXPLOSION
DAMAGES STATION
Sixth Outrage of Ten Days
in Chicago Laid to
Labor Troubles.

CHICAGO, May 2-The sixth bomb
outrage In the last ten days partly
wrecked the paint store of Z. Carlson
a. Co, 1863 Irving Place Boulevard, op-
pOsite the Irving Park police station.
at u o'clock this morning A dozen
windows in the station We're blown out.
The explosion was heard for miles in
all directions.
Sergeant Griffin was at his desk in
the station when the windows were
i,roken in and the rush of air almost
knocked him from his seat. He and
several policemen hurled TO the street,
but failed to see the persons who had
caused the explosion.
The affair is said to be the outcome
of labor troubles.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

Glass-fronted rolling chairs caught a
big proportion of the strollers during
the morning. When the sun did break
out between the drifting clouds rain
coats came off 10 show cne of the pret-
test sights of the year Most OF the
women wore summer costumes and
with room enough TO give individuals a
chance at sartorial exhibit. observant
ones were able to pick out q number of
new fashioned costumes. The sspot -
pucket' or peach basket" hat was
out In fun glory, while EXPERTS AT fancy
attire picked out delicate shaded gowns
which they declared could have come
from no place but Paris
Boardwalk shop keepers who handle
Womens wear are responsible, by the
way, FOR statements thai the Atlantic
City boardwalk gown is becoming an
International institution and they look
forward in the near future TO promo
uons Of regular ,soutfitS for use on the
esplanade.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
Consunnp-

These consumption taxes explain
why retail prices of sugar in those
countries are so high. They are not
figured in making the wholesale prices.
The fact remains that in 1908 sugar
cost in open market in New York 81
per cent more than in London, and IS
per cent more than in Hambu e.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
SHIP BOWEN'S BODY
TO BROTHERS HOME

NEW ORLEANS. May 2.-lhe body
of Michael Bowen. who died here, has
been sent to the home OF his brother,
James b Bowen, 1122 Snyder avenue,
Philadelphia
Bowen is said to have worked on
newspapers in Philadelphia, Washing
ton, and other big cities IN the East
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

Everything indicates that the shoe
men who are insisting on free hides
will get the boot, so far as the Finance
Committee and the Senate are con-
cerned. But there is some reason to sus-
pect their soles Will be gladened when
they hear from the conferees.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

The Western Senators. If looking for
portents in connection with the public
sentiment about tariff legislation. may
find something OF interest fla the big
Wind which has just swept tile Afissisi-
siHni valley.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

Senator Nelson evidently doesn't pro-
pose to permit Senator Dolliver to get
all the reputation that's going for being
disag agreeable
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

Mr.. Treats anxiety to- be retained as
Treasurer of the United states suggests
that maybe he has inside Information
indicating that the Treasurer will not
be expected personally TO dig up in case
the deficit gets serious.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

President Taft win hardly be able TO
plead that he didn't get a suficiency
of advice about what to do with the
tariff bill.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

ing the Counselor of the German En-
bassy and Countess Wedek Mr. and
Mrs Nathaniel Simpkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Phelps Emo, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Slater, and Mrs Clarence Edwards.
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Lieut. H. w. Osterhas.S. L. s. N. en-
tertained a company of Young people at
luncheon at Chevy Chase Club today,
having among his guests Miss Dorothy
Williams. Miss Dorothy Gardner Will
Vandergrift. and a number of young
army and navy officers.
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Other luncheon hosts at Chevy Chase
today were Miss Cameron and Miss
Isabel Clarke, the latter entertaining a
party Of sixteen.
Mrs. Aulick Palmer entertained at
breakfast at the Alibi Club this morn
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. John z. Mclean had a
their guests at a midday breakfast at
their beautiful suburban estate, Friend
ship, today.
The Misses Fitch, daughters Of Chief
Engineer end Mrs II. w. Fitch, enter
tanned small party. informally at
luncheon today in their home on X
street.
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The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman
left Washington at midnight last night
for a weeks stay at their home in
Mrs. Stanley. wife of Major D. L,
Stanley, entertained at tea Informally
yesterday afternoon.
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Representative and Mrs. FairchiId are
spending a few days at their home in
Mrs Clarence Chester. who has been
spending several weeks at the home OF
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Chester on X
street, has returned to New York.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pepper Gerhard
the latter formerly Miss Emile Campau
Fitch, whose marriage took place in
Washington last month, arrived at theil
future home in Overlook, Pa. today.
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Lineup For Game.
The lineup of the Metropolitan and
Chevy Chase Club baseball teams, who
are to play Thursday afternoon, May
10. at $3.50 O'Clock. for the benefit of the
free Wards of Providence Hospital, al
Seventh street and Florida avenue, is as
follows:
Metropolitan-Henri de Sibcur, pitcher;
Edward Mitchell. catcher; Murray A.
Cobb and Oden Horstmann, first base;
Frederick Huidekoper, second base
Billy Hibbs. shOrtstop; Preston Gibson
third base; Mason Gulick. left field
Billy Merriam, center field, ana Billy
HIT, right field.
Chevy hase-Breckenridge Bayne
pitcher; Vaudeville Carlisle, catcher;
Ned Mclean and A J. p. Garnett, first
base; DR.. James +. Mitchell. second
base DIR. GlazebroOk. shortstOp; Pred
eriek Brooks. third base: Chamberlain.
left neld; Fleming Newbold. center
field: Beale Bloomer, right field Sub
stitutes, Captain Evans Jack Story,
cctt, Captain Mccoy, HIllard Owens,
and Lieutenant Falconer.
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Senator Bourne entertained small
company of men informally at dinner
at Stoneleigh Court last evening.
The Secretary Of the Swedish legation
and Nine. Ekengren have returned to
Washington from Bermuda, where they
the spring with Nine. Ekengren' s
mother. Mrs. John p. Jackson. before
going TO Bar Harbor for the summer.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac r. Mann left
Washington today for a stay of several
weeks at their home in Bramwell, w.
Va. before sailing later in the month
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The italian Ambassador and Baroness
Mayor des Planches viii spend the sum-
mer in Italy, sailing Monday, May IL.
from New York. The counselor OF the
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

duties on coffee, tea and the IKE. which
are not intended to be more than a
blun, it will be well 30 convince the
public that this bluff is no blufr
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

The President and Mrs. Taft, vino
have arranged a series of dinner par
ties for the spring season, had as their
guests at dinner last evening Senator
and Mrs. Dolliver. Senator Stone, SEN
atcr and Mrs. Sutherland Senator and
Mrs Burkett. Senator Brandegee, SEN
Stor Curtis Senator and Mrs. Guggen-
helm, Senator and Mrs. Joseph F.
Johnston, Senator Burton, Senator
Crawford. Representative James A.
Tawney, Representative and Mrs. Sam
uel w. Mccall, Representative and
Mrs. ID. S. Alexander, Representative
and Mrs. Henry d. Clayton, Represen-
tative and Mrs. Edgar d. Crumpack-
er. Representative and Mrs. James L.
Slayden, Representative and Mrs
David ]. Foster, Representative and
Mrs. Charles G. Washb Irn, Mrs VII
liam Edwards.
Mrs. Taft was becomingly gowned in
pale pink chiffon, and the table deeora-
tions consisted of quantities Of Kill
larney roses.
Capt. Frank Evans, L. s. NJ c., re-
tired, entertained at luncheon today at
Chevy Chase, in honor of Miss Esther
Townsend, to whom his engagement was
recently announced Others in the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Biddie, Mr..
and Mrs. Eldridge Jordan. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarke Waggaman, Mrs CIarkson
RunyOn, of Elizabeth. n. J.; Miss Ger
trude Williams. Frederick Faust, and
w. H Merriam.
Miss EIkins Hostess
Miss Katherine Ellxins was hostess at
an informal dinner party last evening
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Goelet.
Of New York, who are her house guests
for a few days.
Announcement is made of the mar
riaee of Miss Gertrude Belle Bremen
daughter of John Z. Bremen. formerly
of Iiddleburg, Va, to William Walter
Dent, of Frederick, Md. The wedding
! tools place Thursday evening. April %,
/ in Washington, the Rev. J. Henning
Nehns. pastor of the Church of the AS
censiOn, officiating
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Kingsman. of Wash
ington, are spending several weeks in
Atlantic City, guests at the Hotel Chal-
fonte.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
Chip Off Old Block.

A member of the press gallery who
is in the habit of going home and telling
his family how many thousand words
he's written that day and how tired
he is in consequence Of his literary ef-
forts, tells this one on himself The
other evening he went hCme, threw him
self in chair and greeted his fi=s-ysar-
old son with Hello. Bill. how are your
AN tired out" said Bill I've writ
ten a tweRty-Seven-wOrd letter to grand
mother
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
Miss Elkins Hostess.
Dinner Dance.


Mrs. vandergrift entertained a party
of young people at a dinner dance last
evening at the Chevy Chase Club in
honor OF Miss Harriet Switzerland and
Miss Mary Switzerland, who have re-
Gently returned to Washington after ar
extended absence. spent in a journey
around the world.
Among the guests were Captain and
Mrs. Summerltn, Mrs. r. c. BuImer.
Miss Esther Denny. Miss Marion Leutze.
Miss Chew. Miss Dorothy Williams.
Miss Henrietta Fitch, Mss Wander
grift, DIR. Mitchell, Major Horton, Cap
tain Logan, Beale Blooner, DR.. De
Laney, Captain Little, Britton Brown.
Quentin Seitner, and Preston Faust, OF
New York
Miss Cameron entertained at dinner
last evening, asking her guests to meet
Peter Olney. Of New York.
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At British Embassy.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
James Bryce had as their dinner guests
last evening the Secretary of the Treas
ury and Mrs Franklin MacVeazh, the
Secretary OF the Interior, AIR. BaIIinger;
the minister of Cuba, Gen. Garcia Yelez
the Counselor Of the French Embassy
and Nine. Lefevre-Poltanis. Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. Cowles, Mrs. Letter,
Mrs. lockwood HOar, Mrs. George
Boardman, Capt. A. W. Butt, George
Koung, and H. W. Kennard, of the en-
hassy staff.
The minister of Switzerland, Dr.
Vogel. had dining with him last even
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

ffT THINK" said a western Repub-
Hcan Representative, that II 1
can get my nomination all right
next year. 1 am likely 20 win at
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
Capital LaLes

TT BE tendency OF the Senate 10
break forth into lengthy speeches
on the tariff question called forth
from Capitol habitue the other
day the observation that II the Senators
world read the autobiography or
Thomas jefferson on this subject or
speeehmaking. they would learn some
thing to their advantage Thereupon
ne recalled Jefferson's abhorrence OF
long speeches. especially speeches not
direcaly pertinent ts the main point
Jefferson wrote.
L served with General Washington
in the Legislature Of virginia before
the Revolution, and during il with Dr.
FRANKLIN in Congress. never heard
ether Of them speak ten minutes at a
ume, nor 70 any but the main point
which was to decide the question They
idlo thelr shoulders TO the main points,
knowing that the ltttle ones would fol-
low OF themselves ii the present Con-
BFeSS eIrs III too much talking how can
II pc Otherwise in a body 10 which the
people send 80 lawyers, whose trade
Is 70 question everything, yield nothing,
and talk by the hOur2-
jefferson further observed in this con-
necrlon that most Of the speechrnakinx
was mere waste of time and if il were
eliminated Congress could do in a day
what ordinarily requires a week.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

Representative John A T Hull of
Iowa has just celebrated his sixty
eighth birthday and doesn't look g day
over fifty-five. lie says he doesn't feel
any older than [, at. either. despite the
fact he was bag shot 10 pieces II the
charge at Black River bzidge, below
Vicksburg, May II, 1853.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-04-29
MAY 81 Is MEMORIAL DAY
Permanently in a Proclamation
Issued Today.

Des Moines, April Ex-Governor
Carroll today issued proclamation
calling upon the people of Iowa to
observe Monday, May 81. as Memoir
ial day. This will supplement the
action of the G. A. r., made neces'
sary by the fact that May 30, the
usual Memorial date, falls on Sun
day this year.
The governors proclamation will
settle beyond question the matter OF
the closing of saloons in Iowa, as II
will legalize the celebration o. May
81 as Memorial day. Recently Attor'
ney General Byers rendered anopin
ion to the effect that saloons must
close on the day generally observed
in their respective communities, buV
the action of the governor will leave
no doubt as the proper day or the
right OF saloon keepers to have their
places of business open on rnat day
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-04-29
AGED MAN OUT AS BURGLAR
GRAVEYARD CAUGHT WITH THE
GOODS ON"
MarshalItown Police Believe Burglars
Have Come to Operate During
Sunday Meetings.

Marshalltown, Ia, April 2S.-Caught
red-handed, at least so far as the
goods are concerned, il not in the act
was the experience of man who
claims to be- C. Meyers, OF Chicago
go years old, and gray of both beard
and hair. srs n q
For week Marshalltown has been
experiencing an unusual epidemic oil
burglaries. A dozen houses have been
raided within the week and until last
night no clue of the thief or thieves
has been, known.
John Moore looked through the win,
dow of his next door neighbor, the Rev.
J. Auracher, pastor OF the State Street
United Evangelical church, and saw
what appeared to be a regularity IN
the lighting of matches. He was also
able to discern the shadow OF a man
prowling about in the darkness. Moore
telephoned the police. and in the auto
patrol two officers responded shortly
after the man was seen to leave the
Auracher home. The man was placed
lluel dIlSSl, lOudg was iClI ~
the grand jury under $1,000 bonds af'
ter waving examination.
One other residence in the same
part Of town was entered last night
and two more on Saturday night. The
Rev. Mr.. Auracher identified a purse
containing $3.50 as coming from his
home, also a pair of gloves found in
Meyers possession. Meyers had q
set of skeleton keys in his pockets, and
several valuable pieces of jewelry, be
sides other money. The police feal
that Meyers arrest will not end the
burglaries, for they believe that there
is gang of thieves here to operate
during the BILLY" Sunday meetings
while homes are left without occu
pants.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-04-29
new MONUMENT FUND PLAN
MORE ALLISON MEMORIAL SUB
SCRIPTlONS ARE RAISED.
Proposition VIII be Submitted t.
Gen. Granville M. Dodge on His
Return From New York.

Des Moines, April 2S.-In order to
assure the raising of the $50, 900 which
must be subscribed by the people OF
Iowa in order that they may avail
themselves of the $4,000 appropriat
ion made by the Iowa legislature fol
the pedestal for the proposed, Allison
monument, the friends and admirers
of the late senator will probably be
given an opportunity soon to have
their names inscribed upon an honor
roll.
At present as the result of the first
subscription of funds, State Treas
urer Morrow has on hand $2,6So.43
Some money is yet to be sent to Des
Moines. but il Is not thought that the
total will reach more than $4,000.
Gen. Grenville NJ. Dodge, of Council
Bluffs, who has charge of the work OF
raising funds for the monument in
Iowa, is at present in New York, and
when he returns the plan favored by
others interested in the movement
will be submitted for his approval. II
is probable that 1900 residents of the
state will be asked to contribute SIT
each, or that 5000 will be asked tc
give Sc each, in order to raise the
desired amount. 1t is not anticipated
than any difficulty will be encounter
ed In the work of securing the funds
when an organized campaign is once
begun.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-04-29
MATCH CAUSES ACCIDENT.
Flying Head AIights in Curtains And
Starts a Lively Blaze at
Sigourney.

Sigourney, Ia, April efficiently
Edward Grove of What Cheer, stop
ped at the home of his daughter. Mrs
Bert L. Lawrence. While on his way
out of the house he struck a match
to light his cigar, and passed on down
the street. He had gone but short
distance when he heard his daughter
scream, and he rushed back to find
the house in flames. 1t had caught
from the match head, which flew
when he lighted the match, igniting
the curtain and spreading in the room
along the wall. IL burned a hole in
the wall. caught some Of the baby's
clothes, and, in the excitement, Mrs.
Lawrence rushed out OF doors with
them and burned herself quite Sc
verely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-04-29
NO LIVES WERE LOST
Fire Department Again Called Out to
Extinguish Flames in pes
Moines Buildings.

Des Moines, April 2S.-Shortly be,
fore midnight the fire department
was called to the Body block to ex
tinguish a blaze which had broken
out in the ruins of the upper stories
of the Meek building. Evidently de
bris from the fire of the preceding
night had been smouldering for hours
and finally burst fortn in flames. The
firemen were Lusy for an hour extin
gushing the blaze, which did not
spread beyond the already ruined
structure.
AS careful examination as could
be made yesterday satisfied the fire
and police authorities that there are
no bodies in the pile of debris where
the Body block stood. A report last
night TO the effect that one life hac
been lost in the fire was without foun
daion.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-04-29
CHAS. DEAN KNIFES HIMSELF
PROMINENT IOWA REAL ESTATE
MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Wife Saves Husband by Drawing
Weapon From Throat-Affairs
in Good Condition.

Hedrick, Ia, April 2S.-An attempt
at suicide, made by Charles l.. Dean
one OF the most prominent real estate
men in southeastern Iowa, was dra.
matically prevented by his wife, late
yesterday afternoon, when she drew a
knife from her husbands throat which
he had plunged there in momentary
fit OF insanity, then called physicians
and revived the life that was slowly
ebbing away.
Dean has been a sufferer from stom
|ach trouble for years. In company
with his wife he had boarded a freight
at Hedrick enroute to Ottumwa, for
medical treatment. He left his wife
for a few moments and entered tot.
let room.
Wife Makes Discovery.
In few moemnts Mrs. Dean heard
groans, and entering the toilet, she
was horror-stricken to find her hus-
band unconscious with knife plunged
into his throat. Withdrawing the
knife and temporarily bandaging the
wound, she called for help and had
her husband removed from the train.
Physicians were then summoned and
rendered assistance.
1t was some time before Dean re,
gained consciousness and when he did
he knew nothing about his attempt al
suicide. He remembered going to the
depot and entering the train with his
wife, but he had no recollection OF
entering the toilet or making the at
tempt at suicide.
Mr.. Dean is wealthy and his finan
|cial affairs are in excellent condition
The attempt at suicide was made in
a momentary fit of insanity induced
by suffering from his illness. His
condition today is reported satisfac
tory and it is believed certain that he
will recover.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-04-29
INDIANS AS WITNESSES
Tama Braves Appear Against Saloon
Men Charged With Selling Them
Liquor.

Dubuque. Ia, April 2S.-The appear
ance of four Indians from the Tama
reservation, Billy Leaf, Joe lesson
Jim Poweshiek and Young Bear, add,
ed color 10 the federal court room
when Judge Reed called the April ses,
session to order this morning. The
Indians were brought here by Dis,
trict Attorney Healy of Cedar Rapids
to give testimony in cases brought
through the interior department
charging various saloon men near
Tama with selling liquor to Indians.