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The Detroit times., 1909-05-31
IN HIS OWN WAY.
BY J. Louis Engdahl.


An unhappiness, deep, irritating anc
discouraging. pervadeG him.
Yet she was with him, just on the
other side Of the table. She was pout-
ing Just a little because OF the willful
fur that persisted in slipping from her
right shoulder She caught his gaze,
the pOut turned TO a smile, and then
the waiter came hurrying up
Geo. Adams. at odds with the world,
wrote-the- order-yery- carefully and
correctly, the slip was torn from the
many others on the pad, and then they
were alone again, the man still very
discontinued, while the piquant, de-
lightful specimen Of approaching wom-
anhood opposite to him became inter
ested for the moment In several new
arrivals They had the choice nook OF
the cafe. Shielded by the big palms
! they could see, but yet not be seen.
F., In the same moment that she gazed
the man became aware Of what he helu
! in his hand II was fountain pen,
seemingly the symbol of his work, for
he was just one OF the vast army OF
the business worlds everyday book
keepers He had taken 1t out TO write
the order for their little supper. Al
most angrily he jammed II back into
his pocket and then his mind returned
to the theater and to the play that
they had just seen together and to
the hero therein. and the beauty. ro-
nance and splendor of IL all, and that
was the cause of his present mood.
| She had liked 1t so much, grown al
most over-enthusiastic, he thought. 1t
would give her false ideas of what to
expect. That was IT, She would ex-
pect the romance of the play to be
her own romance. That was impossi-
| BILE.
Carried away by the irritation OF
this mind, he noticed the tab that was
still lying on the table, held 1t careless
| ly for moment. then instinctively
reached for his fountain pen. Back
The Detroit times., 1909-05-31

Two extreme models of the latest
fashions in New York are shown here.
worn by society women OF that city.
Mrs. Sanger's gown is Of broadcloth
In the new wistaria shade, and its
long straight lines are absolutely with
out relief save the sash OF deeper hue
brought around the waist and care
lessiy knotted in front far below the
line OF the belt and the cloth-covered
buttons which fasten the frock on the
side.
A dropping white hat, covered with
wistaria blossoms and leaves, and
The Detroit times., 1909-05-31

To make croutons for soup quickly.
cut the bread into cubes and put in a,
corn pepper, shake this over the fire.
as II popping corn and 1t will soon
brown.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-31

white suede gloves are worn with this
costume.
The fashionable Miss De Wolfe's
white linen dress goes to prove that
the short pleated skirt is surely com
ing back into favor. The upper part
of the frock Is made in Russian blouse
effect, and is held in at the waist with
broad satin ribbon sash tied tightly
in the back with short loops and long
ends.
Her hat and gloves are white. and
a large white veil, which covers the
hat entirely. is worn.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-31

Siberia averages 60 days of rain
each year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
I. S. Dspt q Asriralture, weather B,lrgau.

10
WashirstnC, Tuesday, Nos. Q, l99-s p m.
Marked low pressure oTcres thc West and North
vest with the PRINCIPAL center Of disturbance over
Northeastern Wyoming. Thus lar 10 has caused no
precipltaloa east q tho RccAy Mountains, but nan
has been quite general to Tie westward. especial
IN CALI Jrnia. High pressure continues over the
Eastern haf q the country. but with generally
cloudy weather over the Middle and southern dis
fricrs ard there were light rairs IN the Ohio Val
Joy the Middle Atlantic States. and New England
followed. however hy clearing weather during We'd
uesday in the two latter districts
II is considerably cooler IN New England and the
Middle Atlantic States. and the tcmpcratu7ys are
now s-msWhat below the SEASONAL average; else
whsrc they are above the seasonal average especially
IN ths Plains States and the NOCthwest the excess
ranging from 10 20 y degrees.
The Western depression win continue eastward.
attended By rains over the Middle and Northern
districts. reaching Wednesday into the Central
Rcc5y Mountain region the Plains States the Mis-
z1rr and Upper Nississippi valleys, and Wednesday
night and Thursday into the Central valleys gsuer-
ally and the Lake region. There VIII also be rsin
wednesday IN the extreme Southwest and on tie
Nerth Pacific Coast
Il VIII be warmer wednesday in the Missouri and
Upper Mississippi valleys and Upufr Lake region.
ard wa-nar THURSDAY Ia The Ohio Valley the Lower
lake region. the Middle Atlantic States and New
England II VIII b colder Wednesday In the Rocky
Mountain region and the Northwest. and colder
Thursday in the Central Plains States snd tho Mis-
scur and Upper Mississippi valleys
Storm warnings arc displayed on the Washington
and Oregon Coasts.
The winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts will bc Light o. moderate east 20
southeast; on the South Atlantic coas; light 20
moderate Northeast east: on the East Gulf coast
light 20 moderate southeast 10 south: On the West
Gulf coast moderate southeast % south: on the
Lover Lakes southeast 90 SOUTH increasing Wednes-
DAY night: o. the UprVr Lakes moderate % brisk
sluthcr,y on Huron. and brisk southcrly on Michi
gan and SupcTio-
Steamers departing Wednesday for European ports
viii have moderate castcr,y winds. with generally
fair weather. % the Grand Banks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
WILL PETITION CONGRESS.
Congress Heights Citizens TO De-
mand Car Line Extension.

Complaining Of the service OF the Wash
ngton Railway and Electric Company.
and urging extensions OF that line. the
Congress Heights Citizens Association
met last night at the town hall and ap-
pointed a committee Of three 10 call on
President Norment 10 present a petition
signed by 500 residents. requesting the
company 10 extend its line to Washing
ton Highlands.
Owing to the alleged out-of-date cars
now running from Anacostia to Congress
Heights, the petition will include a re-
quest for better cars and service. Mem
bers composing the committee are w. o.
Stivers, J. A. Merceron. and o. a. En-
mons.
Mr.. Emmons introduced a resolution
that was unanimously adopted. favoring
the erection OF a normal school building
on grounds already purchased at Elev-
enth and Harvard streets. He announced
that the need OF a regular building for
this purpose was urgent as the present
normal school IS in two divisions each
being inadequate.
\ resolution by L. y. Weeks that bill
be introduced in Congress for the extern
sion Of the District water service to Con-
gress Heights was adopted
The secretary was instructed 20 address
a communication TO the city postmaster
requesting that a mall box be placed at
Mattinglys store, as there are no boxes
within five blocks OF that point.
a District man was favored for the
postmastership.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
MEGAPHONE MAN COOL.
Collision with Team Hats Not His
Flow OF Words.

teAtiAion win Ieam HaitS Not Hib
Flow OF Words.
"On your right. ladies' ana gentlemen,
you be-e-hotd the wonderful Municipal
Building. while In front"
But the sightseeing visitors didn't need
to be told what they would see IN front.
for at that moment the big electric
touring car crashed into a wagon, driven
by J. Watkins. a negro.
The visitors uttered shrleks or sur
prise and apprehension. watkins wagon
was thrown sidewIse until IL seemed that
the horse must either part company with
his harness or be permanently divided,
watkins leaped from his seat with a
hOaESc and trembling roar.
"Fo' goodness sake. man. why doan'
you all look wha' youse gwine?" he de-
manded
4 kind policeman walked out from the
curb and grasped the FESTIVE horse by
the bride.
Come with me-" said the policeman. as
Ia led Watkins and the horse back TO
the curb.
He done unused UP nah Vaughn"
Erowled Watkins. glazing at the touring
car man. But that individual was not
disturbed.
AS I was about 70 say ladies' and
gentlemen" he continued. ION In front
We get distant view OF that beautiful
structure where Congress meets"
The sightseeing car moved along leav-
ing Watkins wondering whether Il always
meant trouble when the bubble man
commenced TO tell about things TN
front"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
TAFT WILL MAKE SPEECH.
Lnymen's Missionary Movement Con
venti IN Opens Tomorrow.


President Taft will address the Lay
mems Missionary Convention tomorrow
morning. at 10 o'clock. at fits first meet
ing i'm Continental Memorial Hall
Devotional services will he conducted
by Bishop Harding and Commissioner II.
y. + mcfarland, chairman Of the execu-
tive committee, will make the introduc-
tory address, followed by the addresses
Of President Taft Robert r. Speer, sec
rotary OF the Board of Foreign Missions
Of the Presbyterian Church Of the United
states. will also speak.
At the afternoon session in the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church Com
mission Macfarland will preside. Ad-
dresses will be made by Samuel r. Capen,
Lieut.. Col. +. W. Halford. William Jay
Schieffelin, and r. r. Speer on the lay
mems missionary movement.
John W. Foster will preside at the
evening session at $50 o'clock at Cont
mental Hall Interesting talks on The
work-Whatever the cost" The family
of God" and America s. world response
bility," by DR.. W. T. Grenfeu Silas Nc
Bee. editor OF the Churchman, and J.
Campbell Will be the features
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
MANY VISIT FLOWER SHOW.
Washington Dealers and Others Pre-
sent IA Splendid Display.

sent a rplthoAu bANP@Ns'
Chrysanthemums and roses greeted
visitors at the flower show Of the Wash
ington Florists Club. in Old Masonic
Temple yesterday.
Last nights exhibit was marked by the
visit Of the Baltimore Florists Club,
members Of which declared ii 10 be un-
rlvaled in beauty. Among the visiting
florists were John Perry, Charles Sey-
bold. Frederick Bauer. George Clutch,
Frederick Boone. Isaac Moss, Matthew
Richmond. James Glass. Philip Welsh,
James Hamilton, Charles Wagner Ed
ward Seidwitz. Conrad Hess. John Nutz,
and Charles Cooke.
In the middle Of tho hail Is a pavilion
decorated with chrysanthemums and
trailing vines. fashioned after a Greek
temple Rare plants and palms are bank
ed around the sides OF the temple. form
Ing background for the profusion OF
many -colOred flowers. This booth IS the
exhibit OF George Shaffcr.
The Washington Florist Company pre-
seuts an unusually attractive display
Among the many flowers exhibited are
the pink roses named after Mrs. Taft
An Old style water mill. at the foot OF
which is a lily pond. IS the exhibit Of
Guide Brothers Rare plants, known as
the freak exhibit" were displayed by
the Botanic Gardens.
George II. Cooke has ma gnifcent dis
play Of chrysanthemums. Nearer the en-
trance. r. II. Kramer has an attractive
exhibit which includes the Queen Bea-
trice rose Near Mr. Kramer's display
is that Of ". W. Kimmel. whose chrys-
anthemums have attracted much atten-
ton.
Edward Schmi1 has an exhibit Of bulbs.
water plants, lizards. snakes, and taran-
tulas. which claimed much Of the visi.
tors time.
In the afternoon and evening Mrs.
Clara Naecker and Miss Cecilia Howard
Fentress sang solos. and Pistorio's band
played from behind a bank OF roses and
I eyprpreens
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
THEATER IS DESTROYED.
Two Firemen Fatally Injured by
Falling walls.

Terre Haute, Ind, Nov. 9-Fne at 8
o'clock this morning destroyed the Coli
scum Theater and Lewis livery stable
building adjoining, and fatally injured
two firemen. Another man suffered
broken leg.
The two firemen were caught under the
falling lower walls of the theater I'm the
alley. and It was while the fremen were
directing their efforts for twenty minutes
70 rescue the two men that the stable
across the alley burned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10

Paris, Nov. s.-Judge Wales began the
day with another attempt 70 obtain light
on the subject OF Nine Steinheils jewels
but the latter effectively foiled his per
sistence. either by refusing TO speak or
by appeal; FOR pity on poor woman
who IS defending herself with all her
might but who has reached the end or
her powers"
SO far as can he gathered from the
tangled stories Mime. SteinheiI. on June
il. supplied a list Of twenty-three jewels
which she said had been stolen. Accord
ing TO the prosecution she, on June y.
sent five of the jewels, which figured IN
this list. to the jeweler Soulloy. for re-
setting.
Expert Witness n Help.
q one Of the prosecution experts to-day
expressed the opinion that two of the I'VE
Jewels did not belong 90 the list This
was a distinct score for the prisoner and
her story Of duplicate jewels, but as none
OF the jewels seems 10 have been highly
valuable possibly the highest was worth
5oo francs. the Judge remarked that the
duplicate story was rather incredible.
Nine. StelnheTs explanation OF the
matter remains. This is that feeling she
was about 10 die she wished 20 have
the jewels reset for her daughter, not
wishing her TO have jewels that could be
recognized as gifts from her mothers
lovers
AIarette Wolf became the pivot Of the
hearing to-day. She was Nine. Stein
heirs cook. She was at Vertlogis the
night the crime was committed. but
Nine. Steinheil, earlier in tho case, ad-
mitted that II was possible 90 cover the
distance TO the Impasse Bonsln in an
automobile in quarter OF an hour at
night with a clear road.
Evidence was given that Marietta med
itated suicide when she found Nine.
SteinheH was going to Magistrate An
Dire after the night OF confessions No
vember ..
Her Statement Repeated.
Her statement was repeated to the wit
ness by Nine Steinheil. that she would
deny all II Nine. StelnheiI was arrested.
This seems ineXpIlcable. but perhaps
the stand Tomorrow.
The theory existed that Mariette who
was known TO be Mime. SteinheWs con-
fdante in love affairs. and her SON Alex
Bnder. We're Nine. Steinhelrs agents I'm
the crime but after Nine. Steinheil's de-
nunciatiOn of Wolf as the assassin and
his arrest and releasing after proving an
Hlbi. this theory was wrecked, although
L was remarked NJ the time that his allbi
for the night Of the crime then five
months back. was wonderfully, 81 not
IUspiciously. detailed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
Strnns Makes Miles in 37.7 Seconds.

Atlanta, Ca Nov. 9.-Lewis Strang. in
a 2OO-horsepower Fiat. broke tho mile
record for an automobile on the new
speedway here to-day, covering the dis
lance in 81 seconds. a little more than
five seconds faster than the best previous
time. IS seconds, made by Oldheld in In
dianapOlis. The rate Of speed was ninety
FIVE and half miles an hour Follow
ing Is the order in which they finished
and the time: First, Lewis Strang, Flat,
$40 seconds; second, Barney Olddeld.
Benz, 4013 seconds; third. Walter Chris
tie, Christie. 43.S2 seconds; fourth. John
NJ Rutherford, Stearns. 50.S5 seconds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
WILL BACK GOMPERS
Executive Committee of A.
+. of l.. Urges Appeal.
YEARS REPORT is voLUMINOUS
Labor Leader Confident Federation
VIII Support Him I'm Fight for Free
sDeech-Mny Protest Ferrer's Exc
cution Representative Wilson's
Old Age Pension IA FchtuTe.

Toronto. Ontario. Nov. 9.-The chief bust
ness Of the American Federation OF Labor
meeting to-day was the reading Of the
executive committees report. Il took two
hours and twenty-five minutes 70 read II.
The most important section was the
recommendation to appeal against the
sentences Of the labor leaders.
What do you think the federation will
do with that recommendation Gompers
was asked this evening.
DO with it?" he replied why, adopt
It. do not see what else they can do.
But mind you. II we had done wrong
they would not support us. But In this
case we are simply asking what Is grant
ed any citizen OF any civilized country In
the world We want freedom OF speech
and fair play before the courts"
"Have you the right 10 appeal TO the
Supreme Court Of the United States?'
Not Yet Certain.
THAT we do not know for sure. We
have consulted various authorities on the
subject. but they do not agree. Some
say we can, while others believe legisla-
ton from Congress will be necessary
Once the federation has dealt with our
report. that question viii have 70 be set
tied. At any rate, the only course We
can take Is 10 push the matter as FAR as
we can
A picturesque feature Of the report was
Representative Wilson's idea Of an old
age pension scheme. Il provides for an
cold age home guard" in which both
men and women more than siXty-tive
years old can enlist. provided they do not
own more than N,5oO worth OF property.
The pay is 500 a year
The committee also recommended a
resolution protesting against the execu-
ton OF Ferrer. This afternoon the dele
gates were given a twenty-mile trolley
,-fIa around the CITY
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
MINERS STAMPEDE FOR GOLD.
March Upon New Alaskan River
Field 1000 Strong.

Tacoma, Wash. Nov. 1.-TWO thousand
miners from Fairbanks. Nome. Forty
Mile. and Klondyke have stampeded 10
the new Idltarod gold diggings in Cen
trail Alaska. The first authentic details
are brought by capt. John Worth. Of the
steamer Ben-Hur, which carried supplies
for the miners during August and sep
TENDER, from Holy Cross Mission on the
Yukon, 20 the mouth OF Iditarod River
The Iditarod flows into the Innoke River,
sixty miles from the latter's mouth. The
diEEings are about go miles up stream
from the Innoke River.
When Capt. Worth left early H. Oc-
tober. Otter Creek only had been pros
pccted The bed rock IS from nine to
fourteen feet deep. On claim No. /. four
teen holes were dug clear across the
claim. pay being found IN each. The pay
streak is remarkably wide. being appar-
emily continuous for over go feet. The
best plans made a showing OF s. each
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
INSANITY THE PLEA.
Mrs. Allen Reed on Trial for Threat
eninE Mrs. PhippN.

Denver Nov. 9.-Mrs. Allen F. Reed.
who year ago made an assault upon
Mrs. Genevieve Chandler Phipps, threat
ening TO blow up Mrs. Philips with dyna-
mite II the latter refused 10 give her
100000, was placed on trial to-day I'm
Criminal Court.
Before beginning work on the jury
The defense moved 10 consolidate the two
charges OF assault with intent 70 rob and
assault with intent TO commit grand
larceny, but was overruled.
The defense viii be insanity. Without
completing the jury court adjourned I'M
III morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
Commnnder MILLER Dend-

Commander Frederick a. Abercromble
Miller. United States navy, retired, died
yesterday in New York City at the Park
Avenue Hotel, after brief illness Of
pneumonia He was sixty-seven years OF
age, and since his retirement from the
navy. twenty-three years ago. had lived
in Washington. lie was a veteran OF the
civil war. While cruising in the vicinity
Of the ISthmUS OF Panama he contracted
heart disease. which caused his early re-
tirement from the service. He is survived
by his wife. one son. Charles, and two
daughters. Edith and Alice
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
WILMINGTON FETE
CAPTIVATES TAFT
Contiuued from Page One.

fraternal desire always 10 exhibit and
manifest that love Of each other which
comes of standing elbow TO elbow in the
march of progress to- make this nation,
great as It is. even greater; TO afford
under our countrys flag an equal oppor-
tunlty TO all to work out their fortunes
and 10 elevate the moral standards OF
manhood. so that above all in the type
OF American we can point 20 character
as the thing to remember"
Caught In jam.
As the President was leaving the stand
after his speech. the crowd in it's enthu-
siasm rushed him. He go; caught in the
jam and had 70 elbow his way out
The President was the guest of the city
at dinner. He will arrive in Richmond
early tomorrow morning. and will re-
main there until 5 o'clock in the after
noon. Tho President was happy tonight
over the prospect Of being back IN Wash
ington again tomorrow night and have
the entire l3.O00-mile trip behind him
lie is finishing the long jaunt in excellent
health and several pounds heavier than
when he started out.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
Thetn Kapnn Phi Sorority Ten.

The Theta Kappa Phi sorority viii give
a reception and tea in honor OF the NTH
anniversary OF their organization, De-
cember Z, from 4 to Z in the afternoon. at
the home OF Miss Norita Pepper. S2ll
Thirteenth street. The committee in
charge Of the affair is composed Of the
hostess, Miss Pepper and the officers Of
the alumnae chapter Of the sorority. Lulu
Burket. president; Virginia Speer. vice
president: Carrie Blacklidge, secretary;
Katharine Hermann. treasurer. and the
officers Of the active chapter, Mildred
Drane. president; Sybil Hunt, secretary,
and Eunice Mcclellan, treasurer. Ar
rangements are also under way for a
sorority dance, December z at the home
Of Miss Hermann
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
cnrtn nicn minded.

Juan J. Estrada, president Of the pro-
visional government recently established
in Nicaragua. has notified the Costa
Rican government and the American Min
lister at Tegucigalpa. that President Ze-
lava, Of Nicaragua. had invaded Costa
Rican territory at Castrillo. presumably
with the intention of attacking the posi-
ton Of the revolutionists on the San Juan
River. The American Minister at Te-
gucigalpa forwarded Estrada's dispatch
to the state Department yesterday
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
Warmer Faces Life Sentence.

Cincinnati. Nov. County Prosecutor
Henry Hunt to-day said he would ask the
grand jury to indict Warmer in two
weeks. Chief Counsel L. J. Hackney. OF
the Big -Four road, who has taken charge
Of the Warmer case. says he Will be
brought 10 trial at an early date. and
that the road viii push the case and en-
deavor to have him put in prison for
the rest Of his life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
TYBALDOS MAY DIE.
Greek Military League AbandOns
Mutineers.

London, Nov "a dispatch 70 the
Telegraph from Athens says that the Mill
tary League has yielded 10 the navy in
the matter Of Tybaldos and his CO.
mutineers, and viii abandon them 20
their fate.
Naval officers anticipate that sentence
OF death will be passed on them, but the
correspondent is convinced that none OF
the mutineers will be executed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
Ex-senntor,s SON in Dire Strait.

New York. Nov. 9-Supreme Court JUS
tice Mccall signed an order to-day per
hitting John +. Brice and Louis NJ.
Schwann, committee of the property Of
ex-COuncilman Stewart NJ BriCe son OF
the late Senator Calvin NJ Brice. to Dor
row 1900 for the immediate needs Of
Brice. his wife, Catherine Mount Brice.
whom he married in 1906, and Mrs. Brice's
eightecn-year-Old son Marvel, who was
adopted by Mr.. Brice last year
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-10
ABANDONS SOUTH POLE.
Commando Peary Asserts He VIII
Not Make Dash There.

Commander RjNprt T. Peary, who has
taken up his residence here. has no IN
tenton OF making a dash TO the south
pole, although he Is willing 20 give the
benefit of his advice TO any one who may
engage IN such an undertaking.
This IS the substance Of a statement
made yesterday by Commander Peary.
apropos OF reports that within the next
FIVE years he would head an antarctic ex-
petition with a view 10 reaching the south
pole
Commander Peary thinks Il would be
Improper az this time for any American
10 organize an antarctic expedition. mas
much as Capt. Scott. Of the British army.
has completed arrangements for such a
trip. He IS OF the opinion that II Capt.
Scott fails, the task should then be under
taken BIZ Americans