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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
WILLIAM F. CARNE
FUNERAL TO-DAY
Veteran Alexandra News
paper Man Buried in St.
Mary's Cemetery.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA. DEC. %.


The funeral of William Francis Carne.
the veteran newspaper man who died
Monday night last. took place at o'clock
this morning from St Marys Catholic
Church. The services were conducted
by Rev. Father II. J. Cutler, pastor.
Rev. Father Cutler delivered brief
and BETTING euloSy. Burial was made
in st. Mary's cemetery.
Thieves became active last night and
entered the shed Of Tom Johnson. ne
gro, 5l9 South Royal street and gOl
away with a dressed hog weighing
about 100 pounds. The hog was in a
wOOdshed adjoining mis- house
Mr.. Travers, residing in Slater's lane,
Alexandria county, north OF the city,
reports TO the police that his hen house
was invaded by thieves last night who
got away y It'll fifteen hens, .wo tuT-
kes 5. and one rooster.
The public schools Of this city closed
for the holidays at > o'clock this after
noon. They will reopen Monday, Janu-
airy 3, next. Many OF the teachers were
the recipients OF handsome gifts from
the pupils.
In the corporation court today j. r.
Mansfield qualified as notary public
The latter was elected from the First
ward al the recent election.
The Alexandra German Club will give
its Christmas dance this evening at Nc
BurneyS hall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
READY TO FORCE
LOAN SHARK WAR

Arrangements to invite the CO.
operation Of public spirited citizens,
civic organizations. and representa-
tives OF the clergy Of all denomina-
tiOns, in the war on the loan sharks
Of Washington, will he made next
Tuesday afternoon, when the present
working committee will meet 20 com
plete its plan of action.
The meeting viii be held at the
office of George = Wilson, secretary
OF the District Board of Charities.
who Is present chairman OF the COM
mittee- The other mem bers are DIT.
George VI. Kober, the Rev. John Van
Sckaick, jr., pastor of the Church of
our Father; Frederick L. Siddons,
William II. Baldwin. and Secretary
Uhord. Of the Associated Charities.
Among the first things decided upon
i'm be the men who are to appear as
speakers before the District Commit
tees Of the Senate and House to urge
the passage of the proposed West
anti-loan shark bill now pending i'm
the Senate. It will also be decided
whether a mass meeting Of citizens
will be held at which public opinion
aEainst the loan shark evil may be
further aroused.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Died.

COHEN-Suddeuiv. on wednesday. December
- 1902 al $40 A. M. e J. COHEN, hus-
band of sarah L Cohen.
Mr Cohen was born at Warsaw. Russia,
fortv-hve years ago. He came 20 America
when nc twenty years Of age, and for
twelve wears he was a resident q Balti-
more He came to Washington thirteen
wears ago. and entered the grocery bust
ness. His death occurred after an Illness
uf FIVE months. He Is survived by his wife
his mother. three brothers. and four sisters
.CILLIAT-E Early in the morning of Tuesday.
December 81. 1902 AZ -. James. rectory.
HENRY ALFRED. eldest son of the Rev.
John Henry and susan Harriet iSchroedclo
Giliat late of sydney. Australia.
EIRK-On Wednesday. December z2 1909 az
her residence. $40 Thirteenth street south
cast ALICE Y. wife of Andrew W Kirk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREE
AT FOREST BUREAU

The pleasing pause OF a turmoil OF
recent Washington departmental feuds
is evident in the tribute arranged in
the Forestry Bureau to the late EGrrv
G Towers, former purchasing agent OF
the bureau
EaCn year Mr.. Towers decorated
Christmas tree and played Santa Claus
for the children OF the employees of the
bureau. 1t was his wish that after
him the custom should be kept alive.
and this year the celebration has been
planned to prevent the children as near
~ as possible from missing their be-
loved Uncle Harry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Baltimore and Ohio to Chicago.

Shortest route without change OF cars.
Two solid vestibuled trains daily from
Union Station, Chicago Limited" 1:27
p. m. with observation parlor car draw
sleeping cars standard coaches
and dining cars via Pittsburg. "Chic8go
sleeping cars to Wheeling. Columbus
and standard coaches and drswing-room
sleeping cars to Chicago. Dining cars
en- route.-AdVt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Additional Parlor Cars for the Holidays

on Baltimore and Ohio Trains. In
order TO accommodate increased Holt
day travel Via the Royal Blue Line
20 Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York effective at once, an extra parlor
car will be run through 20 New York
on the Royal Limited leaving Wash
ingtOn 3 .. m. the 4 p. m. train TO
philadelphia Will carry parlor car, and
the p. m. Baltimore Express will also
be provided with paslor car until Jan
., f9l0.-AdVt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
FAIR LOOMS BIG
PARK FAST ROUNDING INTO SHAPE
 WITH IMPROVEMENTS.
May Move Central Ofices Of Secretary From Court sauars to Fair Grounds Within
 Week.

vandiver Park Is fast being rounded into shape for the opening of the big State Fair on october 22. Repairing. clustering, painting and white wash ing has been going on for the past week. Within a few more days the Park will present fsultless appear ance and everything will be in first class condition.
 With the final arrangements of the Fair almost consummated, Major E. E.. Winters. Secretary of the Alabama Az ricultural Association, has decided Q move the local office from the Commer- cial Club building on Court Square to the Park, on about october l.
 Several days before October 22. when the gates swing open, the entries for the several exhibits will begin to pour in and Major Winters is of the opinion that he will have to be closer to the Park. Consequently the removal of the local officees to the Fair Grounds has been decided upon.
 In speaking concerning the Fair yes- terday afternoon, Major Winters said:
 Montgomery is the logical place to hold this big State Fair as the city is the center of the great agricultural dis trict. The Fair should attract thous- ands of well-to-do farmers and plant CTS to Montgomery from every corner of the State. The city has many first class hotels and every person will be able to find accommodations. We are expecting a record-breaking crowd this fall"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Zach McGhee Writes of
 Trade and Tariff in England

Americas a progressive country, you know"
 The brothers laughed. They doubt. less thought was stufing them. Their father entered the woolen mill in which we sat as an apprentice lad helping about a spinning frame. When he died he owned the mill and left it to his four sons. each of whom now works as active supervisor Of one of the departments. They know every man and woman they employ not only by name, but know what each can dc and what each will do. Moreover. they know their traits of character and take a personal interest in their lives and their welfare. Do they not follow the natural evolution of the world to- wards combination and organizationi Oh, yes. but the people themselves and not few overloads of capital do the combining. No one man or group of men can own the street car system the gas works, the electric lighting plant, waterworks, or any of the pub lie service institutions of any of the English towns I have been to. They are all owned and operated by the people through elected representatives for the people. These people-ownee public works nearly always pay some thing towards the other expenses oi the various municipalities, but gener. ally not much. because charges for fares. gas, electricity, and sc forth are fixed as nearly as possible at actual cost. No group of capitalists can ex. ploit town in England; the people simply will not let them. But about municipal ownership of such things later. have written all propose te write from Dr. Samuel Johnson's chair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
NOBODY'LL OWN UP
HILLS OF LADING FOR BEER NOT
 TO RE FOUND.
Attorney General Awaits Proof Of COnsiRnments, But SheriR Can- not Produce ThemJ 70 Cases
 Of Beer Held Up.

While seventy barrels of beer are standing idle in a local freight yard, Sheriff Hood Is securing the city for a white elephant in the shape of a batch of bills of Iading.
 The beer is here. That's dead cer- tain. It Is consigned to various con sumers of the stuff that made Milwau- kee famous. That's another certainty.
 But acording to the laws of the Commonwealth. the beverage cannot be legitimately delivered to the con- signees. if the sheriff's theory holds good. Attorney General A. M. Garb- CT requested Sheriff Hood to produce the bills of lading that he might pass a legal opinion On the means of It's disposal.
 Now the sheriff Is in quandary. He Is utterly unable to find any trace of the bills of Iading. although he is sure they are in the possession or Montgomerians.
 MT Garber's opinion on the subject is awaiting the finding of the mysts. rious bills of lading.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Tigers Rally in Last
 Two. SOUTHERN RECRUIT
 IS STAR PERFORMER Crawford, Cobb and Moriarty
 Handy With Hits. sluiIin Due . shnt-out, washington's Score Comes From Errers In First with . Single HitI waIker Hard Hit.

Washington. Sept. 22.-The combi- nation of puzzling pitching by Mullin and extraordinary hitting by Craw- ford. Cobb and Moriarity proved too much for Washington today and De- troit won easily. 3 to 3. Muilin al. lowed but three hits. scattered through as many innings and with perfect fielding back of him, he should have scored an easy shut-out.
 eighth A RAi ana nintS a inninss ''' won n the the
 sensational one handed catch by Leltvelt in the second inning of Moriarity's hit was a feature of the game. Gessler also made a great catch in the first inning. Mullin pitch ed q splendid game. allowing only
 Washington scored their runs in the first inning on two errors by Moriarity and three base hit by oessler. Cess Ter scored on an out.
 Detroit scored two runs Tn the fourth on hits by Cobb, Crawford. Moriarity, Schmidt and ULeary.
 They added, three more in the eighth and q single by Cobb, a triple by Crawford on hits by Moriarity ana Schmidt.
 Score: E. Fl. E.
 Batteries-waiker and Street; Mui- lin and Schmidt Time 1:4e. Umpires. Evans and Dtneeu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23

The new coats are long, decidedly and narrower in every way than they were last veal.
 The waist for afternoon wear can be made with Dutch round neck or with the high collar.
 The evening gown with the rouno neck and short mousQuetaire sleeve will be very popular.
 One of the most popular waists for dressy wear this season is the model with the bib effect.
 The star belt Is made of dull gold covered with tiny silver seouins in the shape of stars.
 The changed definition of the waist line is one of the most striking fea- lures of the new styles.
 The tunics. which are many and va rious. are reserved mostly for visit ing gowns and house dresses
 Velvets belts, cut in the design of flowers, each blossom holding & gem. will be a pretty fashion.
 The latest whim of the Parisian is carrying the evening gloves in the hand instead of wearing them
 The French tailors are making a great effort to give the back of the new coat small. contracted look.
 Rings have grown to such large size and are so enormous that the wear ing Of gloves has become a question.
 For evening wear elaborate gold and silver belts, hand-painted, jewell ed or embroidered. will be popular.
 While the plain nets are popular. those with the dot and vermicelh de- sign are more in first style.
 With Q tailored suit 1t is fashion able to wear a stock of satin with a narrow linen line turned over at the top.
 Hatpins of mammoth dragon flies, huge beetles and other terrible things are reproduced in iridescent glass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
BONDS OF $so,OOO
 ISSUE ARE READY

Blank bonds for the recently author ized street improvement issue of $50,- 900 were delivered by express to Mayor Teague yesterday.
 The bonds will now be checked that it may be seen if they are according to the ordinance authorizing them, and they must be signed by Mayor Teague and the City Treasurer and attested by the City Clerk.
 The bidders for the bonds have not yet received from their attorneys an opinion as to the validity of the issue. but 1t Is not anticipated that any hitch will occur on hat score and the opinion desired Is expected to be at hand by Friday of this week. The funds pro- vided for will be at once available and a draft for the money will be imme diately forwarded. A special Council meeting will be held. when the attor- ney's opinion comes, to accept the bids.
 Paving work on awrence Street will use up the greater pars of the money had by the Issue, about $30.000 being the estimated cost of the work on that street. South Lawrence Street will be paved from the north side of High Street to the north side of Julia Street. and the sidewalks of South Lawrence Street will be paved from Jefferson Davis Avenue to Finley Ave- nue.
 Other street Improvements provided for by the issue are: Sidewalks on Jefferson Street. from the west side of Perry Street to the east side of Coosa Street: Stevens Street. from the west side of Forrest Avenue to the east side of Hull Street: the sidewalks on Julia Street from the east side of Perry to the west side of McDonough: the sidewalks on Forrest Avenue from the South side of Lake Street to the City Limits: the sidewalks on Cleve- land Avenue from the south side of Jefferson Davis Avenue to the north side of Mill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
The Oid Guard to the Front

Greene County Democrat.
 Unless all signs fail the amendment will be defeated by . great landslide majority. And among the signs that may be mentioned as highly significant is the activity of "the .oldfyuafd''--men such as Colonel E. L. Russell of Mo- bile, General George P, Harrison of Lee, ex-Gcvernor William c. Oates of Montgomery, R.. B. Kyle of Etowah. ex-Governor Rufus W. Cobb of Shelby, ex x-Chancellor W. H. Tayloe and Judge James H. Stewart of Perry, John B. . Knox of Calhoun, Judge Joseph Nathan of Colbert Sheriff J. G. Oakley of Bibb. John Gamble of Pike, R. E. Sprag- ins of Madison, F. S. Moody of Tusca- loosa. A. C.. Smith of Jefferson, Perry Thomas of Barbour, J.. Lee Long of Butler. Emmett o'Neal of Lauderdale--- these and hundred or more of Ala bama's most distinguished and valiant men who signed the call for the Mont gomery conference help to make up "the old guard."-ExUhange.
 The younger generation seems to do very well in managing the States af- fairs until there is crisis. and then the "Old Guard" comes out of it's quiet secluslon and takes a hand in things and gets the machinery to running again, and then those who have been tampering with Alabama's government generally "go way back and sit down.
 Whoever It was that stirred up these men, had better begin to hunt cover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Call to the Patriotic. |. 0~A Ny1A

These voices from one of the old lsov- ernors and one of the old colonels of the old guard will be heard and needed by the people of Alabama. Former Governor Cobb speaks against the amendment as "a useless piece of tim ber;" President Charles Henderson of the State Railroad Commission. de- ment would be most unwise: Colonel R. B. Kyle, the sage of Gadsden. writes to his fellow citizens: If you love liberty. If you prize the priceless heritage giV- en to you by your fathers in the consti- tuition of the United States, if you want to see your State make no stop in the progress of development now under way, your home, free from intrusion by mer- cenary officers of the government" then organize for resisting the movement to place prohibition in the State Constitu- tion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
That AeropIane Outilt,

Durham (N. O. Sun.
 We take 1t that when . woman is going on an aeroplane ride she should be dressed "airily." Our suggestion was that the hoopskirt dress of the in case of an accldent-she would be aided In coming down more safely. with sheath gown. The ladies of half a century ago managed. the hoopskirt all right. They were adopts on all occa- sions. We do not know as to The Montgomery Advertiser. but as to the doubts of the young man of The Char. lotte Observer, we would say that if the ladies object to four. six or twelve hooped bird-cages used by the ladies of half a century ago, they might take the one-hoop in vogue In 1865, and place it in the Mother Hu board of 1880 as a trop dressing; and then wear the Gainsboro hat of 1878; they would be weii-equipped for aeroplane riding, with a certain degree of safety in be- ing let down lightly if the plane gets cranky and she finds she has to light ahead of the machine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
To what Length 1t Goes.

GreenVlile Living Truth.
 The people see no reason for adopt. ing the proposed amendment. for noth. ing could make the prohibition law any stronger than 1t is. Again, the peo, pie are aware that the constitution oi the State has no place for sumptuary laws. and. again. the people are careful how they yield up their rights and privileges. The people are beginning to fear legislation. for in unwise legfs. lation they see encroacaments on theiI constitutional rights.
 The proposed amendment. If adopted in connection with the laws on the books. allow the forcible entry of tho home in search of contraband, forbidi the making of homemade wines oi cordiala; a traveller could not carry ( bottle of liquor in his satchel, board CT in a hotel (public place) would not be allowed to keep any kind of liquoi in his room, and even the right oi trial by fury Is questioned.
 These are questions for voters ts consider before election day, and or that day when they go to vote theI should consider the rights and liber' ties they are entitled to as free Amer ican citizens and vote accordingly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
4 Manly Answer.

Judge Thomas c. Jones, than whom State of Alabama, and an ex-Governor of the State. and now Federal Judge of the Middle District of Alabama, has sent to the press of the State a strong document In support of his administra- ton of the high duties of his ofice as Judge, and a severe arraignment of the alleged assaults made upon him by the nresent Governor of the State He de- fends his position with that same fear ieSsness that has characterized him In all the walks of life. He maintains that his silence in the past to these thrusts has given his enemies renewed activity, and this open letter to the neonle of the State will be read by all with A great deal of interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
The oIa Guard on Duty.

OOuuLy NoWb.
 It was the "old guard" which. while enjoying its slumber, had permitted Alabama to pass into the hands of faction so filled with ambition foi political preferment. so selfish in iti greed for power, so domineering ane resentful in spirit, so imbued with tht spirit of demagogy and so determined to rule that 1t seeks to retain perpet. ual power by robing itself with the habiliments of morality and religion to stealthily move into the. house oi
 the fathers and there sway a spectre that would mean to oppress the people by continued burdens of taxation, and deprive them of that personal liberty vouchsafed to them by their fathers If a question Of temperance be the real issue before the people In thia campaign that gathering at Montgom. cry took the affirmative side Of the question. Its leaders were ex-Govern. ors of the State Gall unlike the pres. ent abnormal occupant) great lawyers great farmers, great business fiien great churchmen, men who have al heart the best interests of the peoplel men who have devoted their long lfvef to the work of uplifting and defend. ing their great commonwealth, the glo. rious achievements of which are dut to their labors in her behalf!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Needs Regeneration. Demopolis Times.

We congratulate Hon. Robert E. Spragins, of Huntsville, on his manly letter to Rev. MT. wasson,. preacher of Huntsville. who wanted to debate preacher, and one too who occupies the position that MT. Wasson does, to en- ter politics. That gentleman of the cloth was most incorporate when he spoke of "the hook -nosed Hebrew of Mobile" and the little town on the sandbar." Who ever heard of such in- of the gospel. We are astonished at Mir Wasson. The Hebrew has been. and always will be one of our very best citizens and any minister that speaks of ozark, and Mir. Wasson of Hunts vile, certainly needs regeneration. And these are the men who seek to run the government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
ooo 900 OH 900 O2-4 Il 8
ESSEX WINS HANDICAP
 RACE AT GRAvESEND

Gravesend, N. r.. Sept 22,--Dssex. at 2 to 5. won the Kings Highway stee- plechase Handicap today.
 The race was marred by the falling Rising Star. a long shot. These two raced head and head for two miles, when they both took the Liverpool jump together and both went down. them. took the lead and won eased up. Both horses were remounted, and Rising Star finished second. with Lynnewood third.
 Kelleher had his collar bone broken while Kermath escaped with a shaking up.
 High Private, winner of the third race. was bid up to s4.000. and secured by c. c. Smithson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
A Great Body of Men. MohiIa Tfam

In all this broad land there never purpose A more manly and representa- tive body of people than those who declared for personal rights and per- sonal liberty in the Auditorium at men as these who. when they speak. are heard and credence is given to their words. It Is such men as these who would seek to hold together the people of this State, rather than dis rupt them Such men as are named above and the 2,O00 others who were with them on that great day will work and toll, will plead the good cause and eventfui day to glorious victory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
Al Political Succeed.

HuntsVllle Mercury-Banner.
 A returning delegate from the Bap- list Convention at Athens yesterday, reports that the political part of the meeting was great success. pr. Crumpton and the editor of The Bir- mingham Baptist made ringing speeches for the adoption of the amendment, and the members were asked to endorse ii bv a rising vote. The delegate remark ed that he was as strong prohtbiti on : ist as any in the Association, but 1t went against the grain to see the church go headlong into a political dis cusston, and he left for home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
|0LONELS TAKE LEAD
 IN ASSOCIATION RACE

bee for the American Association pen .ant. Louisville passed the Brewers who lave been at the head of the Associa- lon per eentage column most of the
 eason. The Colonels did this by talk hg both games of a double-header Ilaysd with St. Paul at the Falls City. From the start of the season the race D the Association has been close and pr the last week the leaders in the kce might have been. covered with q hanl<et.
 However. it Is still the pennant of |ny of the three leading clubs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
JEFFERSON LEADS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS ONE-FOURTH OF ENTIRE STATE ASSESS
 MENTS.
Assessments On Franchise Values h Prorated Among Countiesj Montgomery is Third
 With Ss55,11s.

Of the s2o.oI7.337, which the State Tax Commission figures is the value of the franchises, or intangible assets, of corporations operative in Alabama, more than one-fourth Is the value of the intangible assets of Jefferson county alone, or s5,T70.743.
 In tangible assets of Montgomery county corporations are evaluated at $S55,I15. The assessments against each county. as levied by the Com mission
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-23
PIans Ner I.inenn.

Birmingham, Sept. 22.--Carlton manager of the Birming- am Baseball Club. is back from his rst scouting tour for players for next ear, and announces. that he has al- sady secured several men for the local 8am which will present an almost new
 ne-up. He has been through the
 antral Illinois and Three I Leagues. nd has been in close touch with the Taw York State League.