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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16

what he was doing and saying. OF
course the interesting and most vital part
Of the narrative has not been reached'
but from the way 1t began l feel sure the
with the merit Of his claims. Aside from
the deep interest I as well as all the peo-
Pile have in the pole controversy. and Tor
getting that for the moment, Dr. COOK
story is we'll written and absorbing. He Is
a keen observer and expresses his
thoughts In delightful manner"
Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford:
THE first installment of DR.. Cooks
story is captivating and stimulates the
readers interest to the utmost. 1t dis
closes not only unusual gifts in narra-
ton. but a keen sense of humor and q
shrewd judgment Of human nature. II
| the story continues as 1t has begun 1t
| will be a classic"
United States Attorney Baker: Il
read the first installment Of DR.. Cook S
story In The Star. l was pleased with
, the minute descriptions of the seem
cry. as well as the statements as to the
| manners and customs of the Eskimos.
The securing Of the story for Washington
is in line with the usual enterprise of
! The Star
| Robert r. Bradbury, vice president of
the Randle Highlands Citizens Asso-
citation: THE article from the pen of
also prove to be of inestmable value
from an educational standpoint If the
first installment is a sample Of what
is to come, then our people will read
every line of the future articles with
avidity."
Sam Ne Nedrey, editor Of the Trades
Cnionist: 1T is fine story. Everybody
will await with interest the next Install
ment of DR.. Cooks thrilling experience"
John G. Dancy, recorder Of deeds:
Every one is anxious to learn everything
| with reference to the discovery CT the
north pole. and to peruse all the data OF
| the two claimants to such distinction. DR..
Cooks statement is in excellent form
Fair conclusions must be reached by
unbiased minds by close study and
perusai of the minute details of the two
claimants covering every stage Of their
voyages, presented in just form"
Chief J. =. Willie Of the secret serv-
ice: without going into the merits OF
! the Cook-Peary controversy, certainly
enjoyed Explorer Cooks first chapter OF
his start for the frozen north. as de-
scribed In The Star. He writes most en-
i tertainingly. candidly and lucidly. AS ar
old newspaper man. cannot help wishing
had been with him on his journeys. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16

this. which was merely kind of intro
duction to his story, what will come later.
am awaiting the further installments
with keen interest In Commander
course northward. because he gave US
no longitudes. only ATTITUDES. 1t would
be impossible to outline or guess at the
course he took. We hope that DR.. Cook
in his detailed account to The Star. will
give data which will permit us to out
line his course. The detailed scientific
data, based on the many observations
which DR.. Cook doubtless made. prob
ably could not be incorporated In
newspaper article. and would not be un-
derstood If they were. But there can
be enough to give pretty clear idea OF
DR.. Cooks polar dash.'
judge Alexander r.. Mullowny of the
Police Court bench: THE first install
ment Of the story yesterday was extremely
interesting and left keen appetite TOT
more The installment was well written
and gives one a graphic description OF
the far north, especially of the family
life and habits OF the Eskimos. The man
ner in which the expedition was prepared
and set sail, without the usual gooo-oye
celebration speaks we'll for the deter
mination which must have been in the
travellers hearts,
Judge Ivory G. kimball or the Foilce
Court bench: II read the chapter win a
very great deal Of interest. and 1t i'm
8,
narrative Of the events as they happened
on the writer's way to the apex or the
world The description Of the naviga-
ton difficulties, the great fields OF Ice and
the Eskimo life were as satisfying as any
writer, we'll informed on the sbject. could
make them in the naturally limited space
In fact the first section Of the narrative
has so whetted my desire TO read more OF
II that I'm eagerly waiting for tomor-
rows chapter. The story Is worth clip
ming and keeping"
John =. Laskey, attorney-at-law:. Il
began reading the story Of DR.. Cook as
published in The Star and soon found IN
myself so absorbed that I could not lay
II down until the end. The story ap-
peaied to me as truthful recital OF a
man who had undergone the experiences
narrated. 1 think The Star should be
commended for it's enterprise In furnish
ing its readers with such a valuable
story
United States Attorney Ralph Given,
attached to the Police Court Il liked Or
Cooks story very much. AS far as II wen'
it Impressed me as being written by q
man intensely earnest and truthful u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16
MANY STUDENTS ENROLLED.
Georgetown University Begins Year
With Few Changes In Faculty.

Georgetown University opened today
with large enrolment In all branches Of
the institution. An especially large num-
Der enrolled in the academic branch.
Rev. Father Himmel. S. j.. president Of
the university. is much pleased with the
interest manifested. The personnel Of the
teaching stan has undergone but few
changes. Father Creeden succeeds Father
Macksey as project Of studies. Father
Carlin. first project for some years. has
been succeeded by Father Emmett, who
also will be director Of athletics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16
Bison Bought by DR.. Hornaday.

KALISPELL. Mont, September R-Dr
W. s. Hornaday Of New York city re-
ported today that he had. in the interest
of the American Bison Society. of which
he is secretary. purchased thirty-seven
bison. AS soon as the necessary fencing
can be completed on the bison reserve
that was recently selected by the federal
government from the Flathead Indian
reservation the animals will be Grated
and shipped therA
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Auto Skids; Wheel Is Lost.

J. Addison Hicks. whose ONCE Is In the
Bond building, lost wheel from his
automobile this morning when the ma
chine skidded into a tree. Damage.
about 800. The people In the car were
unhurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16

George Reedy. who was indicted for
horse stealing. pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to three years on the public
roads by Judge T. w. Harrison at Wood
stock, Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16

DR.. Cooks great north pole narrative
will be continued In tOmOrr0w's Star.
The second installment II even more
interest compelling than the first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-16
has great material for wonderfully alb
sorbing story"

Treasury today: THE first chapter of
DR.. Cooks story, as printed in The Star
yesterday. was most interesting. and
will no doubt make a deep impression.
There is widespread interest In the pole
at this time, and DR.. Cook knows how
to write his story in most attractive
form"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
CHAIRMAN WELLER.
SOUNDS WARNING

Beware Of bogus inaugural agents.
To avoid the possibility OF any frauds
from persons representing themselves
as agents of the committee on public
comfort, Chairman NJ. I. Weller, Of that
committee. this morning sounded a
warning to househClders to be wary Of
those who may be allowed to inspect
their rooms ostensibly as agents Of his
bureau.
eve will make every endeavOT." said
Mr.. Weller this morning, Ito protect the
Washington public against crooks who
operate under the guise of inspectors
appointed by our committee. Four years
ago these crooks operated on two plans
One was TO charge a small fee and issue
a guarantee purpOrting 10 be from the
public comfort committee, that rOOmers
would be furnished during inauguration
week. The other was to obtain access
to a house under cover of a bogus badge
or credentials, and such visits were us
ually followed by reports Of missing
property"
In order to guard against similar
operations Mr.. Weller Will furnish in
spectors with credentials which viii
be shown hOuSekeeperS before an in
spectiOn is made.
eft should also be remembered" de
clared Mr.. Weller, that not only is
no fee required by as, but that any
employee found guilty of receiving a
gratuity viii be discharged"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
POSTOFFICE COURSE
BEGINS IN SCHOOLS

Washington public school children
will be introduced 10 a brand new
course this week, which was prepared
by City Postmaster Benjamin =. Barnes.
1t is to study the workings Of our postal
system and IS the development of an
idea Of Postmaster General Never.
Last fail the Postmaster General
seeking to solve the problem of doing
away with a vast amount of mis-
mailed communications that pile up in
the dead letter office. came TO the con
clusi0n that the only way to solve this
problem was 10 educate the people. He
promulgated an order to the post
masters suggesting that they prepare a
course OF lectures to be delivered to the
children in their respective localities.
Postmaster Barnes, realizing the diff
hculty OF reaching all the school chill
dren here by such a method, conferred
with the school authorities. He con-
curT ed with superintendent Stuart's
view that the best way was to prepare
a printed document or circular to he
given to the various teachers that they
might direct the study. This plan viii
be put IN operation this week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
CUTICURA SOON CURED
HIS FEARFUL ECZEMA

About year ago an itching humor
began TO appear around the back Of nv
hand. 1t started in to spread. and
pretty soon 1t covered both nv hands
anG got up over my wrists and even
up to the elbows. The itching and
burning were terrible Ny hands got
all sCaiy and when I scratched. as I
was doing a good part Of the time. the
surface would be covered with blisters
and then get raw. The eczema got so
bad in around the pit Of my thumbs
that / could not move the thumbs
without deep cracks appearing. went
20 my doctor, but MS medicine could
only stop the itching and did not seem
TO heal my hands up at all. At night
/ suffered so fearfully that I could not
sleep, often lying awake until we'll toward
morning, then waking up still tired.
1 am chef and steward by trade and
had TO give up my place. as my hands
were so terrible TO look at that they
did not ike to have me around about
the food / could not bear TO touch
them with water, but when I positively
had to get my hands clean ] would rub
them with oil.
-" This sort Of business went on for
three months and I kept trying zinc
ana tar ointments and such remedies
with no particular benefit. I did not
A'@D ~ 10 AO4 vas Aa1tAg worn
out. For a long time several friends
kept asking me why ! didn't use Cuti-
cura and at last / thought I would.
First ! got the Cuticura Soap, then
Cutlcura Ointment and at last Cuticura
Resolvent. / put the Cuticura ONT
ment on at night. covering my hands
with light cotton gloves. In the morn
ing the inside OF the gloves would be
lined with scales, sometimes half as
long as your finger, leaving nice healed
places where the scales had been. IN
a month / was cured and have kept so
now for nine months. Ny hands and
arms are perfectly clear Of all traces Of
eczema and I think l am well rid Of it.
Walter II. Cox, is Somerset St, Bos-
ton, Mass. Sept. 25, 1908"
CutiGars Remedies are sold throughout the vserIa
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, sole Props Boston
Mass Mailed Free. Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases
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that may occur" the doctor interrupt
ed. Unfortunately. that is a question
cannot answer. As to what to do. COM
plete rest sometimes brings them back
70 normal condition. And stranger yet,
a shock often uudoes what a previous
shock has caused. %
Then there is nothing you can do?''
Mrs. Langdon's voice betrayed her hope
1essness.
Nothing" the specialist returned. eff
nothing occurs within the next month
you might call again I would like to
note their condition. And. by the way,
didn't ge- your anne when you were
here before"
'Langdon-John LangdoS."
The doctor entered IL E. a book upon
hts desk
And the address,
Nine thirty-two West 18th street"
The doctor made q memorandum OF
1t and then faced about
Come again in about a month But,
CT course, should anything unusual oc-
cur within that time, see me immedi-
ately."
Il WILL" Langdon assured him. and
followed his wife as she led him to the
street again.
When they reached the pavement
Laugdon said bitterly: "Of course you
know why he wanted my name and ad-
dress"
Mrs, Langdon nodded her head
sadly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
Sudden Change in Plans of
Taft'S SchoolmateS Gre
ateS Surprise.
HAD BEEN GIVEN
THE FIRST PLACE
Entire Rearrangement in Order of
Precedence for Inaugural
Made Necessary.

New arrangements for the order OF
precedence in the civic division of tn
inaugural parade were made neces-
sary by word received this morning
from the Yale class of Is, the organi-
cation chosen 10 head the civic organ
izations, that it had decided not 20
send a delegation.
No reason is given for the declina-
ton, though II is thought that faculty
regulations prevent their taking
part. It is probable that the coveted
honor thus vacated VIII fan to the
Cincinnati Taft Club, which was
scheduled to follow the Yale deIega-
ton
Major Samuel B. Sturgis was today
assured by Governor johnson Of Min
nesota that one company Of the Min
nesota National Guard will take part
and it is expected mat the governor
viii head It.
Definite information from governors
Of various States is slow in coming IN
Many of them hive signified their In
tention OF riding in the parade with
their escorts Difficulty is being met
IN many Of the States in obtaining ap-
preparations and IN some instances the
expenses are being met BY private sub
scriptiOns
The headquarters, band, and first and
second battalian. Sev enteenth Infanry.
part Of the troops stationed in Cuba,
will not participate, as was originally
planned.
Word was received this morning by
Chairman Thomas p. Morgan, of the
committee on civic organizations, that
the Phelps Club Of Paterson, y. J.. will
send $50 uniformed men with band Of
fifty pieces. The Culver Military AGA
denny, Of Indiana, is also expected to
send a large body Of cadets.
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House Viii Spend $4,000
To Gipe Report Publicity

Unless present plans miscarry, il viii
cost the Government just about $500
20 lay before the country. as fully as
Congress desires its rebuke to President
Roosevelt on the Secret Service contrO-
versy. The House Of Representatives, ap-
preciating the fact that the President s
Secret Service message was carried inful
rs the press and that its rebuke neces-
sarily was cUrtailed IN the press &C
counts, is considering the plan Of print
ING and distributing 20 900 additional
copies OF the Congressional Record Of
Friday last. Hence the cost.
II Fridays Record were mailed In full
III would require 4 cents per copy 10
carry II. according 10 the postal rates
applicable 10 mail matter or private in
dividuais.
Two Cents Per Copy.
Taking Il for granted that the House
viii order printed only that portion OF
The record containing its rebuke 20
President Roosevelt, the regular rate
per COPY would be 2 cents.
Therefore, II an Individual should mail
out 100000 copies 10 would require
$4,000 a. least TO turn the trick. Five
thousand dollars will hardly cover the
cost OF printing ana paper.
II Is expected that the House Com
mite on Printing viii probably recon-
mend the printing and distribution OF
100000 copies OF the Record early this
week.
Want Publicity.
Members oe the House. ana especial
lE those who were blamed ia the Presi-
dents message for the curtailment Of
the powers Of the Secret Service and OF
being responsible for his repriraand
therefor. are especially anxious that
the House may lay its defense before
the country at large.
There IS no way 10 accomplish this
except through the distribution Of the
Record Many thousand copies will 20
into the diTtTicts OF those who made
speeches in lLcir defense: the remainder.
it IS thought. will be distributed where
the least publicity has been given the
Houses reply
notwithstanding what 1T would cost
an individual 20 do this ii is believed
that Congress viii decide that the end
justifes the means and VIII vote prac-
tically without dissent 10 frank out the
$4,000 worth of mail matter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
PASTORS WILL JOIN
IN SPECIAL REVIVAL
Commencing Wednesday Nj hit the
Services Will Continue Until
About January 24.

Commencing next Wednesday night at
the Sixth Presbyterian Church, Sixth
and c streets southwest, special revival
services will be held jointly by the Rev
Arthur ". Spooner. pastor OF that
church the Rev. Donald c. Macleod, OF
the First Presbyterian Church. and the
Rev Titus r. Davis, of Westminster
Church The meetings will be con
tinued until about Sunday. January q.
and each will be participated in by all
of the ministers.
During the period OF the revival. the
families in the neighbOThOOd Of the re-
spectiye churches viii be visited. but
merely to invite them to the services.
At all meetings there will be special
music by a large choir under the direc-
ton OF Mr.. SpOOner.
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clear to using the Cabinet room as a
billboard. q"
Ii was Just after this remark that she
leaped swiftly from the tOpmOst PIN
nacle Of he hotel into the bOttOmmOst
part of tie Savannah river
Seriously speaking. the politicians in
Augusta are Inclined 10 take of their
hats 10 the dame so Tar as the Meyer
gossip is concerned. It is taken to mean
that Lodge has beaten Crane out in the
race between the two Massa chusetts
Senators for influence with the Pres
dent-eleCt and his Secretary OF state,
Phtander =. Knox. II is remembered
that after TafTs nomination. when he
WAS resting at Hot Springs, Va, Meyer
was one Of his most constant COmpan-
ions, advising with him about the speech
OF acceptance and the issues in the cam
palgn. IT is also known that Taft had
always intended to have Never I'm his
Cabinet If he could possibly arrange il.
This now seems to have been done.
Dame Rumor Credited.
Altogether, Dame Rumor, by use OF
her up-to-date diving apparatus and her
scorn Of danger and disregard Of death,
has gone up several notches in the
esteem Of those assembled here. BY a
mastery device and the courage to
speak her own mind, she has brought
SON ethlng 10 Hght-sOmethIng which
could be proved beyond doubt If a mind
reader could get a fair chance at either
-Al- 4 ait OF ny. meyer. lL is EaEe 10
bet long odds that Meyer viii hold the
naval portfolio, while Truman ii. New
berry is letting the inhabitants Of effete
Europe feast their eyes on a man who
has already held it,
The President-eIect had game Of
golf this morning with his brother,
Charles p. Taft, who reached here last
night from Cincinnati with his wife and
his daughter. Louise. The G. 2. Taft
family viii be here until the President
elect starts to Panama This afternoon
the President-elect viii be entertained
eleven miles from here at q barbecue
luncheon at the residence of Charles A
bOhleT, taE collector of this county
This ey eniIg he will be the houored
guest at the annual banquet Of the Au-
gusta Bar Association
Another persistent piece Of gossip here
today is that George W WiCkLrsham, Of
New York, commonly regarded as the
Attorney General Of the next Admins
uatlOn, viii be in Augusta within the
next day or two
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11

repeated. But, of course, we hope for
the future"
Naturally Grena sell remarked. You
couldn't be back here week from
Monday, could yoU?'
I'D like to-" Langdon replied. but
I know that is out Of the question
wen, I'll tell you what I'll do the
other said with a trace of magnanimity
IN his tone. "IH pay you Up TO that
time. II you don't come back, then, III
nave to FIJI your place. You know how
il is, Langdon."
yes, / know" the other replied bit
terly. the idea that this man seemed
to think he>was doing charitable act
filing his breast with resentment.
"All right, then. CO to the cashier
and get the two weeks salary. / hope
you'll soon recover. When you do,
come in and see me, and I'll try 10
make a place for YOU
Thank YOU" I.angdon said coldly,
and with a bow his wife led him from
the office, and then 20 the cashiers
desk
AS they stood in the hall awaiting the
elevator, Isangdon burst out desperate
", 'HThirty-six dollars between Us and
actual wantH'
The Continuation OF This story VIII
BE Found in TOmOrrOw's
Issue of This Paper
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
PURSE SNATCHER
HELD FOR JURY

Thrice Identified by Mrs. Flora r. OIL
Of 1875 New Jersey avenue, as the negro
who ON Saturday night snatched her
John Broadus, OF Shad )
alley, was this morning held i'm S. COO
bond TO await the action of the grand
jury on the charge of robbery.
Mrs. Dill says that Broadus jerked
twice at her pOCketbOok before he sue
ceeded in securing it. lie was arrested
yesterday morning by PatrOlman Dixon,
Of the Eighth precinct. The pOcizetbook
was recovered i'm a vacant lot near the
scene of the robbery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11

day my sight gradually dimmed ana
then went out entirely"
Strange" GrenneU said slowly. 'sThe
doctor gives no hope?7
mot for the present" Langdon re-
turned.
Then what do you people expect to
do?"
Il don't-know." Mrs. Laugdon fal-
tered.
Pretty rough position in which TO be
placed GrenneIl said. "But I don't
see how can help you. We have no
use for a blind man
mo one has!' Langdon burst out des-
psrately.
Guess you're right" the other agreed.
Now let me see. Is there no hope?"
mot for the present" Mrs Langdon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
What Congress Did
- m CENATI.

Senator Iillman today replied 10 the
attack Of President Roosevelt regard
Ing his land purchase.
The judiciary Committee appointed
subcommittee TO investigate the sale
of the Tennessee Coal and iron Com
UauV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
IN THE HOUSE.
ouse convened at noon.

The House convened at noon.
a message from the President submit
ting the report of the District Jail
Commission and urging immediate ac-
ton thereupOn was read.
The House resolved into the Committee
OF the Whole Tor the consideration Of
District bills.
speaker Cannon appointed Il specisI
Sommittee 10 investigate the Secret
Service and inspection services az tIE
, Government in accordance with fEa
TaRuey resolution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-11
Synopsis Of ChHDters Previously Pub
Ifshcd


John Langdon. a bookkeeper who is
obliged to support wife and child on Sls
a week learns that the play, me Spl-
deT's Web" which he hes written IN col
Elaboration with his lawyer friend Horace
E'anshsv, has at last been accepted me
manager. George Webster, IS 10 star IN IL
On the opening night horse which is
Betty Mnlward, Fanshaw's hancee-
On the opening night a horse when is
used o. the first act becomes heightened
and pluuges through the scene when mas
been set for the whole piece, Wreckln6 *
beyond repair. The play is stopped Tor
that night, and next day the manager de-
cfdes to withdraw IL entirely Langdons
ewes have been troubling him roT some
time and in couseq uence Of this snock ms
loses his sight altogether. A speclallst
tells him that there is little hope OF his
recovery. He is % lose his position with
his fr1n If he IS unable 20 continue work
at the end OF a week
BETTY meets Webster at his hOrel 70 dis
clss the question OF the play and ran
shaw, misunderstanding the situation.
speaks 10 her ia a way that causes ner 10
break her engagement with him. Later
he goes to see his collaboration, but lang
don. who has learned Of his action toward
Betty. calls him a cad. and Fenshaw
leaves the fat IN a rage.