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The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24
MONEY IN JUNK.

The Stuff 10 Always In Demand, and
the Profits Are Large.
Up and down the dirty back alleys
drives the junkman, singing bis mourn
full. nasal cry, loading bis rickety
wagon with broken scraps and pieces
Of cid iron, IN object Of pity or Of ridi
cule to most Of the uninformed public
Let him be admired or envied. rather.
for II not he himself. ut least bis en-
ployer, IS probably making more money
than nine out Of ten professional men.
Few things are more depressing and
unsightly than a little pile Of junk a.
high as a two story building. One may
see such piles In every city. and. 30 far
aS the casual observer can determine.
none Of the stuff 3 ever moved. The
piles increase apparently from month to
month and grow rustier and rustief,
but the men In the business keep on
buying.
How are they able to keep 20 much
money tied up? Where do they get the
large amount Of capital which seems to
Be necessary?
They borrow from the banks, like
any other business man. on the secu-
rity Of their stock In trade.
mo better security" the president OF
almost any bank viii declare. 1T can
neither burn nor blow away. II can't
be damaged BY water or smoke. Where
- there q collateral like that? Il b
absolutely safe. The foundries and the
nut and bolt works and the stove fac
tories can't get along without It II
pays the largest profits Of any business
to which we lend money. and these
profits 6uctuate very little. Junk b a.
ways in demand. The men in that
business are excellent customefA"-
Technical World Magazine.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24
Ais Authority.

Browning-I hear you are engaged
to that young widow who IS visiting
relatives here. Is 1t true? Greening-
Yes. Browning-How did you discov-
er that she was the one woman In the
world for an old bachelor like ycu2
Greening-Why. sbe-er-told me So
Chicago News.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24

You haven't had time to mako any
friends? Then you have lived In VAIN"
mot on your life. I've managed to
make some bully enemies."-ClevelaDS
Leader.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24
Horses IN Literature.

00r0o8 ~ Literature.
In sacred writ It was deemed worthy
Of record that Solomon imported horses
from Egypt, while the description of
the war steed in Job Is accounted one
Of the finest parts Of that piece of lit
erature. 10 Greek myth and English
satire the qualities ascribed to Centaur
and the Houyhnhnms testify sufficient
" to the high regard In which the
horse has ever been held. The name
Of Bucephalus Is inseparably coupled
with that of Alexander. At least one
Roman emperor had divine honors paid
to his charger. Who can picture Don
Quixote sleeping on his armor with
out seeing the princely Rosinante teth-
cred under the dewy night? And the
stirring incidents of John Gilpin's ride
conclusis ely proved that the racing
blood Of far removed equine ancestors
was not entirely wanting in the de-
generate descendant.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24
Anvil and lonafellovv.

The great Duke Of Argyll was visit.
ing his son, then governor general Of
Canada, and met Longfellow In the
American poets ancient colonial man
sion at Cambridge. Mass. Az they sat
together on the veranda the duke per-
sistently asked the names Of the vari.
ous birds he saw and heard singing in
the poets trees as well AZ Of the dow
efs and bushes growing in his extern
sive and beautiful garden. Longfel-
low was neither botanist nor ornithol-
ogist and did not know.
Il was surprised to flnd your Long
fellow such an ignorant person." said
the duke subsequently to an American
acquaintance.
Indeed! Pray, on what subject?"
why, he could not tell me the
names Of the birds and flowers 20 be
heard and seen in his own garden"
May I ask how many languages
you speak!' the American asked.
''Certainly-but one"
"Ar. Longfellow." was the answer,
speaks six and translates freely from
almost all the languages Of Europe"
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24

We cut the announcement below
from New Zealand paper: ''Notice.-
TIE Aaoris who are breeding pigs In
Takahue. such a Mrs.. Peter and Mr..
Sam Yates, are supposed to look after
their pigs and keep them away from
roofing my paddocks. or else II they
DO not shall shoot every pig come
ocfook Secretary L Howell"
This = decidedly one Of the things
that might have been put di@eFentlH.--
We0tminGeee 0osette.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24
Either Way.

Either Way.
Happiness merely consists OF get
ting the things we want" remarked
the wise guy.
.'Or of not getting the things We
don't want" supplemented the simple
mug.-Philadelphia Record.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24
A Foolish Motion.

Most Of the men who think the
world Is against them are 20 iusignin-
cant that the world has never noticed
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24

Happiness b not perfected until Il =
shared.-Jane Porter.
The Columbus journal., 1909-11-24

Saves Trouble.
"After all. 1t IL an advantage to have
Z sophisticated husband"
I'm what way?'
well. it isn't necessary to waste
time hunting through his pockets at
uight."-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
FROM HOME,
WElTZEL ENDS LIFE
Former Employe of Fire Depart
ment, Jobless, Hangs
Himself

John r. Weitzel. a former member or
the Fire Department, committed suicide
this afternoon by hanging himself In
loft In stable near Ninth and r
streets southwest
WeitzeI was discharged from the Fire
Department few days ago for alleged
non-payment Of debts. and yesterday he
and his family were PUT out Of their
home at 4S3 ] street southwest
About / 20 O'Clock this afternoon.
Philip r. Tippett. OF g01 r street, who
owns the stable went ND 20 the loft
with n. f.. Macksll and discovered
WeitzeIs body. The rope around his
neck had been fastened 10 a beam about
ten feet above the floor
Weitzel had placed a barrel where he
could climb upon IT, His feet were dan
Cling against the side Of the barrel
when he was discovered, and he appar-
emily had been dead several hours
XVeitzel Is a son OF one Of the veteran
members OF the Fire Department who is
now detailed at No. engine house He
was married about four years ago to
daughter Of the late John Burke we'll
known South Washington contractor
The couple had two children.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
WRIGHT TO FLY HERE
WITHIN A FEW DAYS
Dayton Aeronau viii Begin Instructing Signal Corps
Officers at College Park Tomorrow or Thurs
day-Work for Aviation Meet.

Officers OF the army Signal Corps are
busy today preparing for the coming
OF Wilbur Wright who viii begin his
task Of schooling the younger officers 90
morrow or Thursday in the art of fy-
ing.
The army aeroplane will be moved TO
the aerodrome at College Park. Md.
Just outside of Washington. which has
been cleared and made ready for the
practice flights.
Leutenants Iahm, Dickinson, and
Humphreys. with several enlisted men
OF the corps. Will remain at the new
aerodrome until they have qualified as
aeroplane pilots. The flights will be
open TO the public. but no time has been
designated by the War Department as
it will depend entirely upon the cOndi-
ton of the weather and the inclination
Of Wright and the student officers.
In response TO the request OF rhe
Chamber Of Commerce for the cooper
alton OF the Commissioners in securing
the aviation meet for Washington, Com
missioner Macfarland has Informed
President GUde. OF the Chamber OF Com
merce, and Mr., Bell. president Of the
Aero Club. that he is ready to do any
thing In his power to aid IN the move
ment. Commissioner mcfarland said
The Washington times., 1909-10-05

today that the Commissioners will use
their most earnest endeavors to bring
the meet to Washington and make il 4
great success.
L believe the United States Govern
ment ought TO make an appropriation
for the purpose OF the aviation meet,
which would be national in character il
held in the National Capital" said the
Commissioner.
Al the same time 1 believe that the
pubnc-spirited citizens o. Washington
should give or guarantee whatever
success.
They have always done their full
outS IN the past and / have no doubt
TINS policy VIII be continued in the fu-
ture. Ihe generous rivalry OF Baltimore
mas beeh wholesome stimulus. and CO.
operation between the two cities will
insure success"
The local enthusiasts expect meet
ing or the club viii be called tomorrow
Dy President Charles J. Bell upon his
ARRIVAL from New York for the purpose
OF appointing a committee to confer
Win IKE committee from Baltimore
regarding the meet
The Baltimore Aero Club %, q g,,aat
impetus 10 the plan to secure tie nexf
gre3I meet by practically guaranteeing
po9'Vv5 II Washington will do it's share
Az TINS meeting a paper was passed
ana S9,O0 subscribed at once. Tile re-
Continued on Sixth Page1
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
CHINESE STATESMAN
IS DEAD OF CANCER
Chang Chih Tung, Grand
Councillor, Friend of LII
Hung Chang, Expires.

Word was received at the state De-
partment today OF the death at Peking
OF Chang Chih Tung. grand councillor
OF the Chinese empire.
Chang had been suffering from can
Ger for some time, and only yesterday
sent his resignation TO the government
This was refused. but he was granted
an indefinite leave Of absence, and a
decree was issued conferring upon him
additional honors.
He was comptroller Of the Hankow-
Szechuan railroad. and took a prom
ineut part recently in the negotiations
for the Chinese loan with foreign ma
tions Until the state Department took
a hand and protested directly 10 the
Chinese foreign Office. Chang opposed
the participation Of American interests
in the loan
Chang Chih Tung. with Ii Hung
Chang. was one Of the greatest states
men that China ever produced. The
two men, however, were essentially diff
ferent. Ii Hung Chang had travelled
extensively and was almost as con-
verssnt with affairs Of other countries
al he was with the affairs of China.
Chang Chih TunC had never been out
OF China and took no interest i'm the
Affairs OF the world at large. Regard
ing other countries his attitude may be
said 20 have been neutral rather than
hostile and he followed the motto,
China first and nothing afterWard'
There Is no indication as yet what
action the regency will take I'm desig-
mating a successor. This question Is Of
fmportance TO the United states in 50 faT
as the appointment Of one favorable to
American Influences In Chinese affairs
and who knows the sentiment OF the
United States would have a marked
effect in the relations between the two
countries.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
WICKERSHAk TO GO
TO COURT IN PERSON
Attorney General Will Make
Unusual Move in Tobacco
Trust Case.

Attorney General Wickersham viii
do the unusual thing and appear in
person before the United States Su-
preme Court this fall as the chief
prosecuting officer against the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company on the hear
ing Of that company's appeal from the
ruling Of the lower court that il is
a com bination in, restraint OF trade.
Mr.. W1ckersham, according TO present
plans, viii return 20 this city tomorrow
and begin conferences regarding tnis
and other prosecutions now perding
This tobacco case will be the only one
in which he win appear in person at
court. He Will be assisted BY Special
Attorney MCReynOlds.
The Attorney General Is in Pfiladel-
phia today. One of the biggest tasks
awaiting him S the final work OF the
plan for reors;a uizatiOn Of the control
Of corporations bv the Government. one
OF the Presidents pet projects.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
Post-Beieved to Mean Knox Is to Inaugurate
Aggressive Policy in the East
CHARLES R. CRANE.
Minister to China.

The hasty summons OF Minister
Crane 70 Washington just as he was
about 20 sail from San Francisco 20
his post IN China. Il was officially stated
today at the State Department, is mere
~ for the purpose OF instructing him
In. order that ne may be brought down
TO date on the condition OF affairs re-
garding the two countries.
The assumption IS. however. that the
unusual precautions taken by Secretary
Knox N this respect indicate that
Minister Crane Is 10 undertake an
aggressive campaign in behalf Of Amer
lean interests IN the Orient Immediately
upon his arrival.
Just what problems are considered OF
such grave Importance as to necessitate
the return. OF Minister Crane across the
continent to receive departmental in
structions is matter for conjecture.
There are two problems affecting
China now confronting Secretary Knox.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05

either Of which might be taken as a
reason for the return or Minister Crane.
One IS the attitude the United States
shall take regarding the recent agree
ment made between Japan and China
on the Manchurian railroad. The other
Is the status OF the American loan to
China IT Is also limited that Secretary
Knox proposes TO inaugurate a new
scheme for furtherins American in
terests which VIII be disclosed only
through Minister Cranes representa-
tions to the imperial court at Picking.
The attitude of Japan n forcing upon
China the Manchurian agreement Is
taken 10 be SUFFICIENT cause for re-
sentiment by the United States, in view
OF the note exchanged by Japan with
Secretary Root, regarding the integrity
OF Chinese territory.
The State Department has declined
up 20 this time. to give any indication
OF its attitude regarding this action
until the receipt Of the fun text of the
agreement. The arrival of this docu-
ment may have been the occasion for
the summons.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
TAFT SIGNS NAME
ON SCHOOL PROGRAM

OAKLAND. cal. oct. 5-Before the
president left his train today TO visit
berkeley and San Francisco. he signed
the name William II. Taft across the
outside cover Of the program Of the
graduating exercises Of the Cincinnati
Law School held in Pixies Opera House.
cincinnati. May 26. 1880 Fifty-one young
lawyers were turned out on that even
ing, and down toward the end Of the
second column Of names on the list was
or the United States.
MIS-. 4. A Morden, OF Portland, Ore.
sent The program to the Presiden- with
lhe request that he sign II for her
was present at the graduating ex-
ercises that night" wrote Mrs Nd,
!n ..l l9e note accompanying the program
ana ! nave kept Il all these years
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
SUI FFRAGETTE ILL,
WAS FED BY FORCE
Officials of Birmingham Jail
Alarmed After Stomach
Pump Affair.

BIRMINGHAM, England. Oct. 5.-Miss
Laura Ainsworth, one CT the suffra-
settes who was forciby fed by a stCm-
ach pump 20 prevent her starving her
self 10 death in the Birmingham Jail.
ls in a serious condition IN a hospital
here as a result Of her forcible feeding
Although suffering terrible aSony. she
gave out a statement in the presence of
her Awver and Miss Christabel Pank-
hurst. the suffragette leader. for the use
OF the prosecuting authorities IN the
event OF her death.
Miss Ainsworth was transferred from
the jail TO the hospital with the utrnost
sec recy. Her condition had alarmed the
jail authorities and they wished 20 keep.
the case quiet
Six sunragettes are still imprisoned In
Birmingham Jail and following the dis
covery Of Miss Ainsworth's condition.
lawyers visited them. All or the wo-
men had been subjected 20 the same
stomach pump feeding process.
Miss Ainsworth is one OF nine sUffra-
gettes arrested for attacking the private
car OF Premier Asquith on his recent
visit 10 Birmingham 10 speak IN favor
OF the budget. After gong without food
for three days the prison authorities
obtained permission from Home Secre-
tary Gladstone TO force Miss Ainsworth
and the others who were refraining
from eating prison fare TO partake OF
food. Miss AinswoTth and one other
were fed by means of stomach pump.
but the action raised such a storm OF
protest that the expedient was aban-
dOned
Suits have been brought against Glad
stone and fba DrisOn authorities charged
with violating the personal liberties of
the sufra gettes. Not a day goes by
that the stomach pump does not fig
ure in the parliamentary discussions.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
7 COMPLETES
THIRD OF HIS TRIP
President Arrives in San
FranciSco-Pickpockets
on His Trail.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. h-Nvben
President Tart arrived here al 12:2o %
n, he had completed one-third OF his
great swing around the national cir
Gle" in point OF time. and mad COW
cred considerably more than 70 a mar
cent Of the distance he is to travel
To be exact, he completed 5.62s miles
when he arrived in the boat from Berk-
eley. His entire trip Is TO cover 12.75o
miles.
Up 10 last night including the ad-
dresses ne made at Sacramento ha has
spoken 1l2 times in public since leaving
Beverly. Mass. on September II. At
this rate. II his voice holds out. he
viii make about 800 speeches before he
returns 80 Washington on November 10
Cold Hangs On.
The cold the President caught IN Sc
attle last week IS hanging on. and in
spite OF the efforts OF DR.. Richards
the specialist, travelling with Mr.. Taft.
MS voice threatens 10 go 10 pieces. as
II 'ld during the campaign last fall
Last night at Sacramento the Presi-
dent chopped his address short. This
action on his part was taken rather
'ec1use the crowd was turbulent. than
because his voice was not IN good
shape
When the time comes for the selection
Of the next President Of the United
states, Senator Bourne says he viii be
round just as strenuousiy deme endiDcg
Iafts reelection as he did thai ~
President Roosevelt LAST year
What do you think Roosevelt will do
when he comes back?" the Oregon Sen
atOr was asked
L think he will make It his business
10 support Mr.. Taft and aid him n CsT-
ryinE out the Roosevelt policies 20 s-af1
Bourne. He will take the stiIron n
necessary and IL he thinks that Con-
Cress Is likely to defeat those poIIcIea
ne Will go TO the Senate from New York
State"
PickpoCkets Follow.
A gang OF pickpockets is following the
Presidential train. The members starr
TO work In the crowds surrounding Mr.
TAFT Just as soon as he appears and in
the excitement that always attends his
arrival the liEht-hnRered gentlemen reap
their harvest
II could tell by the wav the crowd
was acting that there was a gang AT
work said one Of the Presidents secret
Service men.
From where I stood on the grand
stand ! could see several or thea AS
Ihe ponce were pOwerless 10 handle the
crowd, much less take part in s. pick
POCKET chase, ! could do nothing "
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
Formerly Was Gwendoline
Caldwell, of Louis
vile, KY.
WAS WELL KNOWN
HERE IN CAPITAL
Gave Money to Build Caldwell
Hall at the Catholic
University.

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-The Mar.
quise Mary des Notwithstanding,
aged forty-eight years, formerly Miss
GwendoIine Caldwell, daughter of
William S. Caldwell, of Louisville,
Ky, died early today on board the
steamer Kron PrinzeSSin Cecelie, just
as the liner was off Sandy Hook.
The marquise had been a sufferer
from Bright'S disease for several
years, and was returning to America
for medical treatment.
She had made her home in Rome
for a number of years.
WAS VERY WEALTHY.
The marquise was immensely
, wealthy. A quarter of a century
ago her name was known in social
circles in every corner of the globe.
in 1880 the social world was sur
prised by the announcement that
she intended giving up the pleas
ures of life and taking the veil. Up
20 that time she had been a Protes-
tant. She gave hundreds Of thous-
Rnds OF dollars TO the Catholic
Church in America and more than
100000 to the Catholic University
In Washington. At that time she
was living with her parents in
louisville.
She failed to enter a convent.
however, and her interest in the
Catholic church waned, and finally
she left the church in 1905. Then
she caused a sensation by insisting
that her portrait be removed from
Caldwell Hall in the Catholic Uni
versity at Washington Later she
demanded that her name be erased
from Caldwell Hall. The former re-
quest was met
II was reported few months ago that
the narquIse had sent a ieweled riUz
20 Bishop d. J. O'ConneH. rector Of the
Catholic University. IN honor Of his ele-
walton 20 the EDiscOpscy This gift 4
was rumored in Catholic circles. was in
the nature Of a notification 10 the pub
lic that she had rejoiined the Catholic
church.
In 1890 was announced her engagement
90 Prince Joachim Murat. grandson NJ
the King Of Naples, a man twice hei
ase. but the engagement was broken
Of when the prince demanded that half
of her fortune be settled upon him.
Married to Marquis.
In 1897 she was married 10 the Mar
Guis des Monitors -Merinviue, and has
been in America but twice since that
time. Her husband Is in Paris and a
cable has been sent him announcing
the death
Although the MarQuise was but forty
eight she looked sixty. For FIVE wears
she has been blind and deaf and con-
slant sufferer She brought "A private
physician and six attendants with her
on her trip TO America. The object of
which was 10 consult her old family
p6ysician. Dr. N. Allen starr
No funeral arrangements have been
made. II is estimated that she left a
fortune Of several million dollars
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
FOR RICHMOND
BUILDINGS REJECTED
treasury Officials Decline Pro-
posals Exceeding Funds Ap-
prOprlated.

Ten proposals for the reconstruction
Of the public building M Ricbmond
va, have been received by the Treasury
Department but today an bids were
pJected because the lowest was I'm cX-
Cess OF the amount available.
The department today accapted the
award OF $4,000 in the condemnation
proceedings for the condemnation Of the
proposed site for the public building at
Chartered, Pa.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
CAR SMASHES AUTO;
VICTIM MAY RECOVER
Contractor l.. ]. Matthews Injured
When Motor Car Is De
mOlShed.

L. J. Matthews. a contractor. living at
1sO W street northwest, is in the Emer-
gency Hospital with a possible fracture
of the skull as the result OF an automo-
bile accident at Fourteenth and S
streets last night.
were driving west in Fourteenth street
and attempted 10 cross in front Of a
southbound Chevy Chase car. The car
struck the rear wheels of the automo-
bile. throwing the occupants out and
badly damaging the machine. Charles
Matthews was shaken up, but not seri-
ously hurt.
Doctors at the hospital said this morn
ing that Mr.. Matthews spent a comfort
able night, and while the extent OF the
injuries 70 his head had not been deter
mined, his condition was regarded as
favorable.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
GOV. DRAPER'S HOUSE
MYSTERIOUSLY BURNS
Loss of Between 100000 and
100000, Starts Official
Inquiry.

BOSTON. oct. 5.-Governor Ebeu 5.
Diapers Boston home was practically
destroyed by fire early today, causing
loss variously estimated at between
500. 600 and 100000.
The element Of mystery surrounding
the circumstances Of the nre have form
ed the basis OF a rigid investigation now
being conducted by the authorities
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
wHITELAW REID HONORED.

MANCHESTER, oct 5.-To mark the
opening OF the John Morley chemical
laboratories. presented to Victoria Uni
versity Of Manchester by Andrew Car
negie. Lord Morley. chancellor Of the
university. conferred the honorary de-
gree OF Doctor Of Laws on Whitelaw
Reid. the American ambassador 10
Great Britain. AMI on the chancellors Of
several colonial and German universi-
ties
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
Regret in Washington.

At the Catholic University today great
regret was expressed by its officers at
the death OF the Marquise Mary des
Monitors -Merinville notwithstanding ne
fact that relations between that irrti-
tuition and tic maruJise have been rath-
er strained since 1876.
In that year she severed all connection
with the Catholic Church. Previously
Ehe had acquired tho gratitude or the
Catholic University by her rnunifcapce.
one OF the main buiid.ncs here was
named Caldwell Han In her honor.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
BRICK PLANT BURNS.

PASSAIC, y. J.. Oct. 5.-The plant OF
the Foxhall Brick Company. on the out
skirts OF this ci;y. il destroyed by FIRE.
causing a loss OF $4,000. II is not known
how the fire started.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
GERMAN SPIES SENTENCED.

WARSAW, oct. 5.--A military court
has condemned two German subjects
TO four years and two years IN the peni-
tentisry. respectively. on the charge OF
espionage.
The Washington times., 1909-10-05
WEATHER REPORT.

The high pressure area now centered
fn Ontario viii continue % dominate the
conditions over the eastern half Of the
country insuring protracted period Of
fair and pleasant weather