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The Washington times., 1909-05-02
WATER IN CELLARS.
RIYER STILL RISES
Flood Stage Approaching Or
the Susquehanna at
Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 2.-After
having maintained the lowest aver
age level In years throughout the past
twelve months the Susquehanna river
today is approaching the flood stage.
the seventeen-foot mark. At noon The
stream was at sixteen feet and still
rising.
Al noon the water was filling UP
cellars in the lower part of the city.
and residents were ready 10 move. At
seventeen feet the water will cover
portions of downtown streets No
serious damage is expected TO result.
The high water is caused by heavy
rains up the Susquehanna valley. The
stream VIII fail quickly after the crest
Of the flood passes.
Frost was recorded here early this
morning.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
POLICEMAN FORCED
TO WATCH SHOOTING
Unable to Break Into House,
He Sees Man Try to
Kill Himself.

PHILADELPHIA. May 2-Despond-
ency that has been growing for years
and the sorrow over his lot in life led
Charles Sharp, twenty-seven years old.
at 4 O'Clock this morning to a spec
tacular attempt at suicide where he has
been employed as night watchman for
more than five years.
Struggling desperately FOR ten min
utes in a futile attempt 10 burst
through the steel grating that covered
the basement well at the foot OF the
factory wall, Policeman Churchill was
compelled 10 watch Sharp, feebIy try
ing TO raise again the hand that stli
clutched a revolver uIat ht might fire
the remaining bullets before he could
be reached.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

LONDON, May Before leaving
this city today for Paris. oscar Ham
merstein told the Munsey News Serv-
ice correspondent that he is now busy
working on a plan by which he hopes
10 give to Washington. Chicago. Balti-
more. and Boston, the same advan-
tages ia grand opera now enjoyed by
New York and Philadelphia.
''I am not in position at this mo-
ment 10 say whether I can construct
home for grand opera in each of
these cities" said Mr.. Hammerstein.
'But I will build opera houses if 1
obtain reasonable encouragement. I
shall, of course, present the same
singers in each city as in New York.
Al first it may be necessary to obtain
leases OF existing theaters TO give
suitable opera.
Will See "BacchuS."
During my present trip to Paris ]
shall see the initial performance of
Massanet's great opera, 'Bacchus, the
rights of which ! have purchased Tor
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
FRISCO GIVES FINE
TIME TO JAPANESE
Naval Cadets Are Being Entertain
ed Today at Golden Gate
Part

SAN FRANCISCO. May To-day the
1900 cadets of the visiting japanese
training ships Azo and SOya, which ar
rived here yesterday, are being enter
tanned at a big party in Oriental style
in the tea gardens of Golden Gate PARK
The car lines Of the city have been
extended to the use of the cadets and
almost to a man they assembled at the
park this morning with many of the
commissioned officers.
Games are being played and refresh
ments served. All have expressed de-
light at their reception in California
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
steamer Hamburg Arrives.

NEW YORK. May 2.-The Hamburg,
OF the Hambarg-Ameriean line, arrived
in port today with about thirty frs
cabin passengers. who 1seue very en-
phatic in expressing their JOY at reach
ing land again. The storm which caused
such distress on sea .tOsSed the Ham
burg about until the passengers be
came frisEhtened.
Among the passengers were General
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
SHIPPING DAMAGED
IN TOLEDO HARBOR

TOLEDO, Ohio. May 2--In the furions
gale which swsgt over northern Ohio
during the nightSand this morning, vss-
sells in the port tore from their moor
ings and crashed together. houses were
unroofed. and half a dozen great mama
featuring buildings were blown down
1 In the harbOr during the night the
steamers Chippewa, Portage. Santiago.
Gilchrist, Cherokee. anu Odonas all
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
DETROIT HAS COSTLY
FIRE THIS MORNING

DETROIT. Mich. May 2-The E G.
Dsiley Company preserving and pickle
factory wss totally Destroyed by fire
this noon, entailing a loss estimated at
$4,000 Owing TO q high wind the lre-
men had considerable difficulty in saw
ing adjacent factories. At noon the fire
was still raging.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02
OFFICERS START
THIRTY-DAY RIDE
Fifty Army Men Going Over
Route Taken by Grants
Army.

'On to Richmond" was the meaning
behind the bugle call sounded at Fort
Myer this morning that sent men into
their saddles and off IOr a thirty-day
ride through Virginia.
Fifty officers OF the army. under the
leadership of Brig. Gen. william w
Wotherspoon. began a practice march
from Fredericksburg over the route fol-
i0~-ed by Grants army almost half a
century ago when the cry of "On to
Richmond FIRST echoed over the coun-
try. Major Eben Swift, general staff;
Major z. 2. Straub. medical depart
ment, and Capt Powell Clayton, jr.,
nth Cavalry. led ne long line OF men
and horse s. started on he march
thIs morning.
Tuesday the column will be met by
General Wotherspoon ana his associ-
ates OF the general stan and the War
College, and from thsn on to the State
capital the officers viii follow and study
the route that was pursued by the great
army Of the Union iE the last days of
the eivil war
Businesslike Outfit.
The column which LEFT Fort Myer this
morning was a most busiaess-like out
fit, and presented an imposing appear
ance. A train of eight wagons was in
the van with a baggage Jf the party.
Following this came a lOns line OF cav
alrymen leading the horses the student
officers are 10 ride. There sTere 80 ami
mails in the line, each equipped as for
war, with all the paraphernalia Of the
field. The wagons and troopers are
under the command of Lieut.. William
W. Overton. Fifteenth Cavalry, who will
also have charge Of tie various camps
that are made and win look after the
matter Of supply, etc.
1t had been expected that the entire
party would meet at Fort Myer this
morning and begin their ride there. At
the last minute decision was made 10
have the officers meet the horses at
Frederick sburg and there begin their
journey. The baggage and equipment
was sent 70 Fort Myer last night and
was placed in the wagons in readiness
for an early start this morning. Seven
o'clock was the hour originally set
The wagon train was MADE up and the
troop of orderlies detailed from the
cavalry and artillery at Fort Myer was
in the saddle at that time There was
no sign Of the Officers who were to
make the ride, however.
il was after 10 o'clock when the first
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The Washington times., 1909-05-02
President Looks Upon Wash
ington as Belonging
to Nation.
BUSINESS MEN GIVE
VIEWS ON CHANGES
Executive Believes Government
Should Not Be Entirely in
Hands of Residents.
By JAMES HAY, il.

The Presidents tentative plan for
changing the form Of government
for the District of Columbia into
one-man rule does not contemplate
in any way at this time the exercise
of suffrage in the District.
This is thoroughly understood in
Administration circles, where it is
stated that Mr.. Taft considers Wash
ington national property as well as
the home city of those who reside
here. His idea on this point is that
the National Government bears one
half of the expenses of running the
District government, and that, as
this is the proper course, it would
not be wise to put the government
entirely in the hands of the people
of Washington.
Friends Are Authority.
At least. he is described by his friends
as believing that. as long as the people
OF Washington share their expenses
with the National Government, the Ma
tional Government should have its fair
part in determining the course OF the
Districts affairs
In deciding not to reappoint Henry y.
f. Macfariand as Commissioner at this
time. but to allow Ain to. continue IA
Office Under the automatic operation of
the law. Mr.. Taft gives himself ample
time to study the problem Of whether
the form OF government should be
changed As Is indicated by this action.
he inclines to the belief that the change
would be beneficial.
He has heard much OF the situation
in the District, and from time to time
complaints have come TO him that GER
tan things should be remedied. Last
winter. before he became President, he
had heard Of some slight friction be-
tween the members Of the Board OF
Commissioners. and he is well enough
versed in the science Of government 70
know that such a state OF affairs is not
entirely beneficial.
Changes In Taxation.
Reports have come to him that there
could be an Improvement in the scheme
Of taxation here. Assessor Richards
has in large degree met some of this
criticism by assessing Certain property
AZ higher rate than was the old rule.
and he believes he has proved that this
Was the proper thing to DO.
II has also been complained that hous-
ing conditions and the "auey evils
could be improved.
Mr.. Taft himself. according to his
friends. IS convinced that the govern
ment or the District can be made more
efficient, be characterized by "more
hustle and ginger" and make more
rapid progress toward consummating the
general wish TO have Washington the
model city OF the world.
IT is his desire TO do everything in
his power to hurry the progress Of tn,
city toward an ideal condition. in its
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The Washington times., 1909-05-02
WEATHER REPORT.

The weather is fair this morning ex-
cept IN the Lake -egion, where snOyv
nuTT1es continue. Temperature rs below
the seasonal average generally through
cut the United States and light to beax-v
f~cst is reported IN north portions of
the east Gulf and west portions az the
South Atlantic States
frair weather with rising temperature
is indicated for the .scxt thfrtv-ei..
hours IN the middle. eastern and south
eastern States
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

FORECAST FOR DISTRICT.
Fair tonight and Monday; warmer
Monday, moderate south winds.
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

IOday-Hien tide, G.12 q. M. and 63i
p m Low tide. 1914 a. n. and 1915
y. IA.
Tomofrow-High tide. 6.3S a NJ. and
~ ?. IN. Low tide. 1853 a. m. and +: %
The Washington times., 1909-05-02

CONDITION OF THE WATER.
Harpers Ferry, ". Va, May Both
rivers muddy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
IMPROVE CONSULAR SERVICE.
United States to Appoint Only Effic
len Men to Foreign Posts.

Washington, d. C.-Hereafter there
will be no purely ornamental faces
in the foreign service of the United
States. While this cannot be said
to be new policy 1t is the declared
intention of the present admin
istration, and especially of the state
department, that there shall be no
deviation from it. This rule will not
be made to apply only to the diplo-
matte service, but to the consular Of
fee of the United States from the
highest to the lowest.
In years past there have been many
complaints that the consular service
of the United States was, generally
speaking, inefficient, and of a much
lower grade than that of any foreign
countries having representatives in
the United States.
The state department officials them.
selves in previous years have ac-
knowledged this, and while the serv-
ice has been improved of late, 1t has
not made the rapid advance that is
noticeable in the service of some of
our foreign trade competitors.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
is WOMAN A SMUGGLER?
Mrs. Chesbrough Forced to Turn Over
$4,000 Necklace.

New York, N. Y.-An indictment
for smuggling was handed down by
the federal grand jury against Mrs
Fremont B. Chesbrough, of Detroit,
owner of the Chesbrough coastwise
line of steamers running out Of Bos-
ton.
The case was placed in the hands
of the United States district attorney
for the district of New Jersey follow
ing the discovery of double bottom
in one of the trunks which Mrs. Ches-
brough brought to this country with
her on the Kaiser Wilhelm III last
May. Wearing apparel appraised at
several thousand dollars was found in
this hidden compartment, together
with bills and invoices indicating the
purchase abroad of a pearl necklace
valued at $4,000.
The necklace was not found among
Mrs. Chesbrough's effects, but was
yesterday turned over to the customs
officials by Mrs. Chesbrough's attor-
ney. Mrs. Chesbrough is said to be
Frustrated over the incident and Is
confined in a sanatorium in Pennsyl-
vania.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
MANY OTHERWISE INJURED in
RIOT IN SUBURBS OF
BUTLER, PA.
THROWN BOTTLE STARTS ROW
Entrance of ConstabuIary Surprises
Standard Steel Car Co. Strikers.
Drawn Maces and Revolvers
Used In Street Fight.

Butler, Pa-Taking the striking
employees of the Standard Steel Car
company completely by surprise, de-
tachment of the state constabulary ar
rived here from Punxsutawney, to
guard the company's property at Lyn-
dora
The strikers, angered by the ap-
pearance of the troops, gathered
around the plant yard and in a clash
with the mounted troopers one strik-
er was probably fatally shot, two
members of the crowd were wounded
by bullets and more than ten other
wise injured.
Some one in the crowd on the side
walk threw a beer bottle. 1t struck
Trooper Hass.
An order from the commanding lieu
tenant of the troopers quickly formed
the constabulary into riot formation
and with drawn maces they charged
the crowd
Straight into the hundreds of per
sons crowding the street rode the
troopers, beating about them with
their riot clubs.
Thirty alleged strike leaders were
arrested by the troops.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
A CHICAGO MAN GETS Berth
c. Z. CRANE SELECTED FOR MIN
IsTER TO CHINA.
Presidents Choice Is Wealthy Manu-
facturer and Experienced In A.
fairs Of Far Cost.

Washington City.-President Taft
has decided to appoint Charles r.
Crane. of the manufacturing firm
Of Crane & Co., Of Chicago, as minis
ter to China.
Mr.. Crane Is member of the firm
of which his father, r. T. Crane, is
the head and which is one of the larg-
CARDS him as one of the ablest bust
ness men in the country and declared
today that he was delighted to be
able to secure such a man for the
Chinese mission, which the president
regards as one of the most important
in the diplomatic service.
Mr.. Crane has had large experience
in foreign affairs; has been seventeen
times to Russia, and speaks the Rus
sian language. His uncle, Professor
Williams, was professor of Chinese
at Yale and wrote a book on China.
Mr.. Crane was communicated with
several days ago. Today the presi-
dent received notice that Mr.. Crane
would accept. The Chinese govern
ment is now being communicated
with.
In view Of the active policy of the
state department in endeavoring to
obtain commercial opportunities in
China. the president has endeavored
to get exactly the right type of rep
resentative tor that mission.
Mr.. Taft expressed himself today
as feeling sure that Mr.. Crane would
be able to further the interests of the
United States materially in this wide
field for development.
Aut' ority on Far East.
Chicago, July 17.-That President
Taft has made a particularly happy
selection for the position of minister
to China in the person of Charles R..
Crane of Chicago is generally assert
ed here.
Mr.. Crane is young. wealthy, man
OF the world, a scholar and an extern
sive traveller. He is one Of the fore
most American authorities on the pol
itics and business of the far east. In
addition, his knowledge of Russia
whose policies have embraced north
ern China and are still to be reck-
oned with in spite of the late war
with Japan, is profound
Mr.. Crane has never held political
office. He supported Grover Cleveland
but was with Mr.. Taft in the late
campaign. He was the mainstay and
one of the founders of the Municipal
Voters league Of Chicago, which en-
tered Chicago politics when the need
of reform and urgent and which has
been a great factor in a marked i'm
provement in the citys government.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
sIeAMIsTs' WIVES FORM UNION
Christian Johnson's HeIpmeets Incor.
porate to Seek Their Lost Money.

San Francisco, July 1.-THE wives
of Christian Johnson, alias Madison,
who combined business with pleasure
by robbing every woman to whom he
became engaged, have formed them
selves into corporation.
They agreed that Johnson had been
of most saving disposition. and that
their money, of which he robbed them,
was still in some safety deposit vault
awaiting Johnson's pleasure. So they
have incorporated and elected Mrs.
Josephine Henning, Of Oakland, as
their president. They have secured
learned counsel aud will pool inter-
eats and institute legal proceedings
to secure everything Johnson has, to
divide 1t among themselves.
They will also seek to have John.
son tried on other charges of bigamy
in an effort to keep him longer in
Jail.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
PHOTOGRAPHERS IN SESSION
Convene In Rochester to Hear Ad-
dresses and Learn New Methods.

Rochester, N. Y.-This city, the cen
ter of Photographic materials in
America, is the host of the Photo
graphers' association of America,
which opened it's twenty-ninth annual
convention. F. R. Barrows, of Bos-
ton, the president. is presiding over
the business sessions in the big hall
of the Seneca hotel, and is making
them as brief as possible, for the
members have lot of entertainment
instruction to absorb before the con-
vention closes on Saturday.
In the Rochester convention hall
are installed the manufacturers and
Photographic exhibits, the pictures be-
ing hung by states. In the same hall
school of photography is being con-
Quoted by experts. The lantern ex-
hibit Is in the charge of Hyland Phil
lips. The evenings have been set
apart for more pleasure. On one the
members will be banqueted by the
Eastman Company, and on the 9TH
er they will be entertained by other
manufacturers.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
MRS EDDY Is SO YEARS OLD.
Founder Of Christian Science Still
Retains Wonderful Vitality.

Boston, Observation-Disclosures the
recent reports alleging her to be dead
or very near to death, Mrs. Mary
Baker G. Eddy, the founder of Chris
tian Science, added another milestone
to her life's journey and, according
to those in closest touch with her,
she passed the day in accordance with
the routine she has followed for sew
eral years. At her beautiful home iifs
Chestnut Hill she spent the morning
in reading and writing, and after
luncheon she took her customary
drive. This daily drive Mrs. Eddy has
seldom missed since she removed to
Brookline from Concord, N. H., two
years ago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
BATH HISTORICAL PAGEANT.
Great Celebration Is Begun In the An
cient English City.

Bath ngland.--Victoria park, the
beauty spot Of this ancient city, was
scene of splendor when the great
historical pageant was opened. Peo-
pie from all parts of the United King
dam were present, as well as many
from other lands. But the guests who
attracted the most attention were the
young women who have been sent
here from nearly every town i'm the
world that was named Bath after this,
the mither city. Among these young
women was Miss May Sisson, who rep
resents Bath. ILL.,, and whose mother
was born in Bath, N. Y.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
ANARCHY REIeNs IN MOROCCO.
international Intervention Seems I'm
minent Necessity to Bring Order.

Tangier, Mor.-The internal sit
uation in Morocco occasions the deep
est apprehensions and it is believed
here that international Intervention
cannot be long delayed.
The entire country is the prey of
complete anarchy.
Whether Roghi is actually master
of Fee is not certain, but Mulai Hafid
is manifestly helpless and prisoner
in the capital, and Mulai Ell Kebir.
brother of the sultan, who has been
proclaimed sultan in Zemur, is ai.
vancing at the head of large force
at Moquinez.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
Engineer Not Yet Captured.

Washington. ID. C.-Representative
Tawney today received a letter from
F. r. Everett. Of Waseca, whose wife
was killed in railroad accident in
Mexico last fall, in which Mr.. Ever
EFT says he had advices from Mexico
City that the engineer of the train had
not yet been captured. Mr.. Everett
asks Mr.. Tawney to again ask the
state department to get information
from the Mexican government as to
the progress Of the investigation II is
making.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago. July 19.-Cattle-Steady
steers. $5.60@7.70: cows. s4.0OQ5.5O;
heifers. $3.6o@6.50; bulls. S33,40@5.2O;
calves, $3.00@S.75: stockers and feed.
ers, $3.7505.15.
Hogs-1Oc to zoe higher: choice,
heavy. $S.S5Q8.45: butchers, $3.50
$40; light. mixed. $7.900S.05: choice,
light. SS100S.25: packing. SS.10QS.25;
pigs. $35.6007.75.
Sheep-Steady; sheep. $4.5O@5.40;
lambs. $6.760s.25; yeariings, $4,000
600.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
r. r, D, EXPANSION.

Washington.-Rural routes number
ing 40,759, serving daily or tri-weekly
mail to 1880 persons, were in opera
ton in the United States July /.
Practically all of these routes are
served by daily delivery, the num-
Der receiving mail three times week
being comparatively few.
Minnesota had on July /, 1869 rural
mail routes, covering the state in a
net work of daily deliveries. North Da-
kota has All routes and South Dako-
ia, 489
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22

Cromer, England-The British sub
marine Gil was sunk by the cargo
steamer Eddystone at point Az
miles northwest of Marlborough light
ship.
Thirteen members Of the crew went
to the bottom with her and only three
were saved. Lieutenants Brodie and
Watkins are among the survivors. The
third man probably was a sailor.
The cruiser Bonadventure, with a
fiotilla of eight submarines, was pro-
ceeding in a southerly direction when
the Eddystone ran in among the YES
sells and collided with the Gil.
The submarine was badly stove in
and went down Immediately. With the
exception of the three mentioned, the
crew did not have time or opportunity
to save themselves.
The submarines C.16 and CIT, in
endeavoring to avoid a collision with
athe freighter ran into each other.
C.17 was damaged, but there were no
fatalities on board either craft.g
Battleships and cruisers with ample
salvage appliances were signaled for
and reached the scene in the course
of the morning.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-07-22
MARKET REPORT.
Twin City Markets.

Minneapolis, July 19.-Wheat-No
l northern, s1.32B; No. northern,
S1.3OB; Sept, s1.115s; Dec, s1.OSA;
durum, No. 1, $114. Oats-No s
white, 1870. Barley-No 4, CSC. Rye
No. 2, 76c. Corn-No. 8, 67Ac. Flax
No. l. $1.54A.
Duluth, July 19.-No. 1 northern.
1892; Sept, $111A.
South st. Paul, July 19.-Cattle-
Steers. $4.5O@5.5O; cows, $3.25@4.25.
Hogs, $7.65Q7.7O. Muttons, $3.50;
lambs. 1915.