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The Washington times., 1909-10-11
Identity of Author of In
augural Articles for Cham
Der Is Known.
SEEKING TO CHANGE
INAUGURATION DATE
Commercial Body Expected to Take
Prompt Action Upon
Proposition.

/ Adene Williams, formerly editor of
/ foreign reviews for Public Opinion, a
writer Of considerable experience and
reputation, is the author of the
sketch. Inauguration Week in 1885,
the advisability Of publishing which
the Chamber of Commerce win shortly
consider.
Several weeks ago The Times pub
lished exclusively that officers of the
Chamber of Commerce were going
over a unique scheme whereby that
organization might start a new and
effective propaganda which would re-
suit in changing the inaugural date
from March until May. The method
considered was TO publish and dis
tribute two sketches-one describing
the last Inauguration aid the other
an imaginative Inauguration of thirty
years hence. held I'm MAY, in which
the contrast would be so great II was
calculated. that every person who read
them would be in favor of changing
Inauguration to the. latter date.
Two Sketches Submitted.
Two sketches were submitted to the
chamber. but the name of the author
was withheld. 1t has just now become
known that Miss Williams is the au-
thor Of them. Miss Williams resides
in washington.
While the matter has not yet been
officially brought 10 the attention Of
the board Of directors OF the chamber,
1T is learned upon reliable authority
that II will be az the next meeting of
the board. Since Miss Williams sub
mitted her original manuscripts. she
ID. - Hf.l1
three ONhers, containing about 10om
words in all. The third is an historic
sketch of all the inauGurationS which
have been held i'm March showing that
only three out Of twenty-five have been
held when the weather was good.
Proposal For Board.
The proposition which viii go before
the board of directors viii be that that
body acquire and publish the three
sketches. send them TO members OF
Congress. all the principal newspap ers
and magazines Of the country. and all
the principal chambers Of commerce.
This viii be a means. it is believed, of
getting the question of changing the
Inaugural date pretty well talked about
again.and of educating the public gem
orally on the subject.
The longest OF the sketches is the i'm
aginative one, picturing the success
with which an Inauguration could be
held in May. and be mace into a whole
week Of carnival and celebration. The
description OF the recent Inauguration
Is an exceedingly vivid one. although
well condensed. The historical sketch
was made only after an exhaustive re-
search by Miss Williams.
It is claimed the Chamber or Com
merce could disseminate The literature
widely at a comparatively small cost.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
MOL GUILTY OF ARSON.

NORRISTOWN, Pa, Oct 1.-THE trial
or Frank Dentzel ended late last nigh.
with acquittal- He was tried before
JuoCe Nahlon Stout. on a charge Of
setting fire TO the barn OF his deceased
stcpfather Henry Henniuc, because he
was not being remembered in the viii.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
HELD FOR ROBBERY

Ernest Dean. charged with robbing
poor boxes in the Catholic churches of
this city. was held in $4,000 for the
action Of the grand jury by Judge
MuIowGy in the Police Court this
morning.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11

None Of US knew that the visitor to
the seance was Minis er WI. We look
ed on him merely a. a finely dressed
Chinaman, and finaHy We grew to be-
lieve that he was n most inquisltive one.
Mother di0n't answer all his questions
about spiritualism. she didn't know
who he was nor what he wanted, al
though, of course. he was welcome. Just
as any one who wishes to attend our
peetings."
Miss Farrow, daughter Of Mrs. W.
NJ. F'arrow, president Ct the Temple
SpiritUalist League thus expressed to-
| day the surprise of her mother and
some fifty odd other spirituaGsts at
the manner in which Minister WI,
travelling incognito, dropped in upon
their seance last night Net until today
did it become generally known that
the distinguished-looking Celestial who
asked so many questions about the
mysteries of the spirit world was none
other than Wa Ting-fang, represent
ing the Chinese empire at washington
The hfty-odd spiritualists who gath
cred at the regular weekly meeting Of
the Temple League, rather gasped WIN
establishment today wher It became
VI i
minister to the United States. dropped
in. incognito, upon their seance last
night. and aske1 10 be admitted into the
mysteries Of spiritualism. Miss Farrow.
daughter Of Mrs. ". NJ. Far-cw, presi-
dent Of the league. speaking for her
mother today. expressed some idea or
the small sized sensation the Ceiestiai
visitor OF rank created
Minister WI has thought much today
of spiritualism, his reverte not being
unnlixed with wonder that while others
profess 10 nave mediumistic power, ne.
the Chinese minister, is without such
attribute.
His First Visit.
This was Minister Wu's first excuT-
sion into the spiritualistic realm last
night At the journeys end he signifled
his intention TO repeat the perform
ance-perhaps next Sunday night.
All this happened. mind you, while the
minister was speaking incognito, as It
we're The minister was leaving the
seance Of the Temple League Of Spir-
itualists before his identity was known.
In the meanwhile. Mr.. WI had been In
formed that spirits Of a Celestial origin
were on all sides OF him. The minister
made vain efforts to have his mortal
eye perceive the immortal
Mrs. w. NJ. Farrow, who is president
Of the Temple League, was IN the chair.
Mrs. Hennen. regarded as good
medium. was I'm communication with
the spirit world Minister Wu occupied
the very front seat in the hall.
According 70 Miss Farrow, who spoke
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
WU CANNOT SEE WHY
HE is NO SPIRITUALIST
Chinese Minister Does Not Understand Why Some Folk
Can Communicate With Another World, While
He Cannot-Attends Seance Incognito.

{ lor her mother this morning, the min
| lister was one Of the first to reach the
hail. and even before the meeting was
called 10 order Mr.. WI had askeC
/ scores Of questions of those about him.
AS the SpiritualisJs filed in, he -recog-
nized an old gentleman whom he had
seen at the Wright fights at College
Park Saturday. Mr.. WI had asked
the old gentleman some questions about
airships at the park. He now switched
to spiritualism.
Identity Unknown.
Let It be remembered that all this time
the identity of Mr. WI was unknown.
He was rapidly gaining the reputation
about the hail. according to some Of
those present. of being merely an in
quisitive Celestial.
Mr.. Wus opportunity came when
Mrs. Hennen asked II there was any
one present who had never communi-
Gated with spirits. Up went DR.. Wus
hand. Just like a achoolboy who knew
his lesson. CHANGING down AT the flow
ing robes Of the minister, Mrs. Hennen
observed that she would endeavor 70 see
II there were spirits near who desired TO
converse with the minister.
soon she saw a woman and two chill
dren, so she said, right b. the minis
ter's side. Mr.. WI looked to the right
and to the left Then he blinked his
eyes and looked again. Seeing nothing.
he resolved to get acquainted through
names
What are they named?'' asked the
minister.
Mrs. Hennen said the names had not
been revealed up to that moment. but
that II they appeared later in the night
the minister would be informed. Mr.
WI then asked for detailed descriptions
Of their dress facial characteristics and
size. The minister could rememberno such
persons either among the dead or living
Then the medium said a Chinaman Of
most dignihed mien was standing by
the ministers chair. Evidently this
spirit was one OF high rank. Minister
WI and Wa Chang. Of the Chinese lega-
ton, who accompanied him, held an ami
mated conversation in Chinese. The
spirit said not word. however.
Asks Questions.
The minister sat wide-eyed throughout
the entire evenir 2, while various per
sons in the audie,tce or fifty had spirits
revealed to them. When It was over,
stin incognit". the minister went in turn
TO each and demanded 10 know why the
spirits were Invisible to him.
why cam I seA the spirits2' asked
Mr.. WI.
Because you are not a medium, ="
Quoth the medium
why am 7 not One2'
''ThGt I do not know
How long have YOU been a medium
and able 10 see spirits?.'
'Oh, since / was child, so high"
Hump
Miss Farrow said that Minister WI
asked about future meetings. and gave
the Spiritualists to understand that his
interest had been so awakened that
he would come again.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
TRADE TERM.

Customer-Are those eggs any Eood2
Grocer-Can't beat EN-. sir.
Customer-My gracious, are they a.
Ear gone as that7-Judge.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
DETROIT IS WILD
OVER PROSPECTS

DETROIT. Mich. Oct. u.-Nature
smiled in Detroit today aster II had
rained hard all Sunday afternoon.
disheartening driSzle continued far into
the night. but the morning dawned
bright and clear.
There Is a chance OF the game not
being played, however, for the local
1orecaster can see nothing but rain for
this afternoon.
The weather man is wrong occasion
ally. and the bright sky and cheerful
sunlight this morning seem TO act in
unison 70 assure the fans that there
would be something doing today II
by any chance today game is post
poned II viii be played on Wednesday
ana Luesday game VIII be played
IUesday-that Is. Tuesdays tickets for
Tuesdays game Will be hOnored Tues
day. and those for the game scheduled
Tor today-f 10 is postpOned-wiu be
aAnored Wednesday.
Must Play There.
Two games Will have 10 be pIaved
here before the teams return to Pitts
burg, according TO a. ruling Of the Ma
tional Commission even IL they both
have 10 remain here a week In order
70 accomplish that feat
Detroits hotels are packed with Wis
itors. Pittsburs sent over close to 5000
9f 20 miles contributed their share OF
fans. Iodays game will be played on a
damp, SLOW feld. and the Tigers adher-
ents claim the Pirates will have an ad-
vantage. as the Detroit team depends 20 a
great extent on bunting and fast work
on the bases TO win its games Very
little or this kind Of play was tried In
Piusburg. because the diamond at
Forbes Field is not good Tor bunting.
Detroit promises 10 Guido itself ln tho
matter Of attendance. Hundreds OF
fans were stationed AZ the gates OF BEN
nett PARK before dawn, Notwithstanding
the fact that the weather was any
Thing but cheerful. and this line was
swelled 20 thousands after the bugs"
had had a chance to snatch a bite
20 eat
Seats for $4,000.
President Navin has had the ball park
placed in shape 20 seat close 90 -. 900
people. and he fully expects that many
20 witness the game. The Detroit club
apparently has succeeded IN preventing
the ticket spectators from cornering
many OF Che more desirable admission
around Offering the cardboards for sale
on the streets and around the hotels.
Tiger fans are beginning 10 wager
more money on their pets, and unless
Nc Maddox shows something IN tie
game he pitches. tho Pirates chances
Of winning the series are anything but
rosy. Camnitz SEEMS 10 have nothing
that puzzles the tger batsmen and the
Jennings men say they do not rear
Wits. Babe Adams had a little on
tho Tigers IN the opening game, but
Detroit hit the bah pretty hard and a
10. OF Tiger wallops are likely to 90
safe in the next game.
The Washington times., 1909-10-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
u. B. CARPENTERS.

Z. B. CARPENTERS.
Cali for Caps and Badges. Room 81.
Hutchins Bldg, 10th and D. y. W, to-
day, 4.30 10 1880. T @. IGLEHART.
1t Sec. Committee.
SSll.sECIAL MEETING OF JOURNEY
men Plasterers' Association, MONDAY
OCT. IL. Business OF Importance. By
order OF Association
2te GEO LANDON, Prest
Will THE PARTY WHO WROTE A
letter TO me signed C. on Oct 5, 1903.
please give me his address. as his as
sistsnce is greatly needed at once. You
know my name and address OclO-5t-
NOTICE!
r. NJ kivett is no longer connected
with this firm. THE SOULE REALTY
co. l3zs ~ 4. Ave ocl-Sf
WE CLEAN YOUR CARPETS RIGHT.
No Hallway work With Us
Charge Very Moderate
CONGER- Phone. West AZ.
WINDOW SHADES
TO ORDER
Lowest prices. VIII call with sampler
Phone II. 2466w.
FRANK B. KEYES. 1906 Pa Ave. N, W.
se2IE
The Washington times., 1909-10-11

propositions in baseball. and is not d.
rectly interested in the outcome.
On Homo Grounds.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
BANK DEPOSIT
BILL CLEARED
BY THE HOUSE
Voluntary Provisions Applying
to Deposits Bearing Small
Interest.

Pierre. S. d., Feb. 20.-The house yes
tcrday declared for a voluntary bank
deposit law to apply to deposits bear
inE per cent interest or less. III
larger rate is paid the risk remains
the same as under the present system.
The whole afternoon was given to this
measure all members desiring to be
heard had the opportunity. and only
one man out of the body containing
more than SO farmer members admitted
that he did not know oil about the
banking business. This member Is a
banker. The measure will now so to
the senate for completion, and will not
meet with opposition as all parties are
pledged to it's enactment and the pres
ent bill cmbodies the sentiment OF the
members.
The house also passed the senate bill
compelling railroads to build Viaduct
either over or under their roads when
ever ordered by town boards or city
councils.
The senate passed Larsons bill for
constitutional amendment for four
year terms of legislators, one-half tG
be holdovers.
The house judicial committee has the
Morris revenue resolution ready for a
favorable report. 1t provides for secur-
ing adequate revenue and bringing In
much now escaping taxation, and linn
its the levy to . mills for general pur-
poses.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
COL. fuckers WIFE, SON
AND MOTHERINLAW ARE
ALIGNED AGAINST HIM

Chicago, Feb 2O.-Dramatic incidents
followed i'm rapid succession In the hear
ing before the army retiring board OF the
case of Colonel William T.. Tucker. for
mer paymaster of the department of the
lakes. who seeks to be honorably retired.
AS Il climax, when the hearing was
concluded Mr.. Mary Logan Tucker, wife
of the colonel. filed n suit for separate
maintenance on the grounds OF intemper-
ance and desertion.
Colonel Tucker stepping buoyantly and
fiinging away cigaret, went before the
board with an air of confidence. Closeted
In an adjoining room were those arrayed
against him who seek to have him retired
without compensation. These included
Mrs. Tucker. his Wife, Mrs. John A. Lo-
gan. his wife's mother and Capt. John Lo-
gan Tucker. his son.
Mrs. Tucker entered the boards room
and confronted her husband for the first
time since 1905 What her Testimony con-
sisted of was not disclosed. as the session
was secret, but she had not been long on
the stand when ii was reported in the cor
ridors that she had tainted. Mrs. Tucker
| was followed by her mother and son as
witnesses.
| Colonel Tucker was not unmoved by
| what took place, for when the board an
nounced the hearing ended he appeared IN
| the hallway visibly affected
This ordeal is terrible" he said. Just
| to think of my own son. with whom, when
| / was on half pay, 1 shared the little 1
| had standing up against me-"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
LONGER TO GET IN
THAN TO GET OUT

Sioux Falls, S. D., Feb. 23-The re-
lease OF Rome Glover from the Sioux
Falls pcnitentiary in accordance with
Il pradon granted by the state board OF
pardons calls attention to somewhat
remarkable case and the unusual pro-
cedure attendant upon the lodging of
Glover behind prison bars. Glover was
convicted of larceny. alleged to have
been committed In Meade county. but
the circumstances surrounding the case
We're such that the defendant enlisted
the sympathy of powerful influence in
Meade county. and not for a year or
more after being convicted was he
brought to Sioux Falls and lodged in
the penitentiary. Before being turned
over to the penitentlary officials he was
permitted to visit for several days with
friends In Sioux Falls and vicinity This
apparent laxness on the part of the
authorities. and the delay in landing
Glover in the penitentiary. was the
subject of criticism i'll some quarters.
Immediately after the defendant had
been lodged in the penitentiary his
friends took steps to secure his pardon.
The petition accompanying the applica-
ton for his pardon was freely signed
by the officials and leading citizens of
Meade county. The petition set forth
that Glover never committed the crime
for which he Was convicted and that
he never should have been IN the peni-
tentary for Il DAY but that the situa-
tiun was such that the conviction was
bound to follow the Introduction OF the
evidence in the remarkable case. When
pardoned Glover had served about foul
months of Il term of is months.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
ATTORNEY GENERAL
IN FEDERAL COURT
Clarke Summoned to Show
Cause Why Case Should
Not Be Dismissed.

Sioux Falls. S. D., Feb. 24.-ln the
action against Attorney General S. w.
Clarke to show cause in federal court
why the writ of mandamus enforcing
the 2-cent fare bill should not be dis
missed, the Milwaukee railroad has
been joined by others. Since the sign
ing OF the 2-cent emergency bill the
railroads have asked under a tempor-
airy injunction secured from Judge Car
land in federal court. and charged 3
cents a mile for passengers.
simultaneously. according to the
court records. with the securing of the
injunction here. writ of mandamus
was secured by the attorney general
from Judge Dick Haney in state SUI
preme court at Pierre, ordering the
railroads to comply with the cmer-
gency clause
Orders from Judge Garland to At
torney General Clarke are added to the
Milwaukees, citing him to appear Feb
ruary 25 to answer why the writ OF
mandamus be not dismissed. The roads
joining the Milwaukee are the Min-
neapolis q st. Louis, the Rock Is
land. the Pierrr, Rapid City & North
weStern the en1 ,hs hsrsa Shcs
| go Rurlingto !: Quincy.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
NEGROES FINED
$210,0OO,000 WHEN
THEY NEGLECT REFUSE

Augusta, Ca, Feb. 19.-"Ill go Judge
Lands one better and make the fine,
$50. 900, ,000" said Recorder Picquet I'M
imposing sentence upon seven negroes
convicted of violating the health ortli-i
nances in allowing garbage to accumu-
$50. 900. 600 was imposed upon a each @ Of the
defendants. a total of $21O, 900.
Appreciating their inability to pay
any such fine-hgures absolutely be-
yond their comprehension-the negroes,
sank to the bench with groans and.
staring eyes. They feared that failure,
to meet the courts demands in the.
coin of the realm meant life seryitude
in the penitentiary.
When the laughter which the an,
nouncement of the courts decision had
subsidized, Recorder Picquet suspended
the sentences upon condition that each
of the defendants deposit 81 with the
clerk.
The ordinance under which the sem
tences was imposed provides that the
court may impose any fine he sees
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
KANSAS HAS "A1RT1GHT"
PROHIBITION LAW NOW

Topeka Kan. Feb 2S.-When Governor
Stuoba signs the anti-lauor bill passed
by both the house and the senate Kansas
will have prohibition law which is abso-
lutely 'air tight" even providing that
physicians shall not prescribe liquor for
use of patients. The senate accepted: the
house amendment barring physicians pre-
scriptions. This bill is the outgrowth OF
the crusade against the Joints by At
torncy General Jackson. Ii provides that
ANY person who shall manufacture. sell
or barter any spirituons, malt. vinous, fer
mented or other intoxicating liquors shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
punished hereafter provided.
The new act also does away entirely
with the drug store permits TO sell liquor.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
pADEREWSKTs sTEPsON
BROKE" SIGHS FOR ONE
OF MOTHERS CHICKENS

Paris. Feb. 25.--Wencelas Otto Cor
ski. stepson of Paderewsli. who is re-
ported by cable from America to be
suing the pianist for half Of his moth-
er's wealth, denied today that he had
started any suit. He admitted, however
that his relations with the pianist are
strained
GorsM is something of Bohemian.
In desperate straits, he has pawned
many of his belongings. He and his
wife lived meagerly.
in the first place" he said today.
''nly mother has no fortune. All Of her
money is invested in chicken farm
in Switzerland. There are probably
1000 fowls there. I'd like to have one
of those birds occasionally to eat at
present
Tn pretty hard up and don't know
what to do. have in fact only cents.
] left Paderewsld when he became
angry because l married without con-
sulting him first
Gorski is living in Il small studio
IN the Latin quarter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
BACK TO GAY PAREE"
WITH NELLIE ROSELLE
GOES YOUNG BANKER

New York. Feb. 24.-Young Jacques
Mallet of Paris. who vas sent to New
York by his parents to learn the bank
ing methods of the United States and
also to get him away from certain am
atory diversions, may not have high
ly developed sense of the proprieties,
but he is thoroughbred. When the
cruel and unfeeling United States gov
crnment sent his sweetheart, fascinat-
ing Nellie Roselle, out of the country
as an undesirable alien. Jacques Mallet
went on the same ship--I4a Provence.
we hope you will have pleasant
voyage" said the news reporters to
young Jacques Mallet.
Take it from me-" he replied with
more of a broadway than French ac-
cent. Il Will"
Thus did jacques Mallct foil the
government OF the United States. Pre-
sumably he had learned all he desires
to know about American banking meIh-
DDS. He longs for that bright, fever
ish Paris. where a government may
not interfere in mans private affairs.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
PACKERS MERGER
COMES TO LIGHT
Details of Transaction Which
Was Frustrated by Panic
and the Government.

New York, Feb. 22.-The agreement
under which the four largest packing
houses OF the country We're to have
been consolidated was made public In
me me course ours % OF the trlal o. the sult OF
frederick Joseph against FERDINAND
Sulzberger, OF the firm of Schwarzchild
Sulzberger. for the recovery of $780,
900 OF stock which the plalntin charges
Mr. Sulzberger With converting to his
own use.
MI Joseph testified that the agree
ment provided for merging into one
corporation or the Schwarzchild d Sulz-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
.HILL-HARRlMAN FIGHT
BEGINS BEFORE PROUTY

Chicago. Feb. 19.-The taking of tes-
Hartman railroads in the Pacific
Northwest was begun in this city today
by Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Prouty. The contest. which is re-
garded as one of the most important
before the commission in years, is to
enforce the order of the commission
directing the Northern Pacific railroad
to participate with the Hartman lines
in making through rate from Mis-
souri, and Mississippi river points into
Portland. Ore. One OF the important
points involved In the controversy is
the right of the commission to compel
competing railroads to join in making
through rates
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
FIT UP "SANCTUM"
FOR Mr.. ROOSEVELT

New York Feb. 25-The outlook of
March 6. which probably will be pub
lished on March 81 will contain MIR.
Roosevelt's first article written as an
editorial contributor The greatest
vigilance is being exercised to keep any
part of this article from appearing in
print before the writer has ceased to
be president.
Mr. Roosevelt has written from time
to time for the Outlook since it became
known that he was to be connected
with that weekly. but his utterances
have not been editorial
Lawrence Abbott. president Of the
Outlook company has had suite of
two rooms fitted up In the Kennedy
building for Mr.. Rooxevelt There the
ex-president will have his stenographer
and private telephone. His name will
not be on the door of his suite, as that
would make 1t too easy for persons to
get to him, but 1t will be on the door
leading to the Outlook offices In the
next building.