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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
IHNI0R DBBATERS
II Tn CONTEST
UNara and Smith Carry Off
HOnOrs at Georgetown.
SHIP SUBSIDY THE SUBJECT
CASTOR Hail Filled with Enthusiastic
Audience Mt Seeond-term Contest.
winners Lead Attack by Quoting
Extracts from Prof. Dunsmore'S
Treatise-Campaign Is Urged.

With generous applications Of Prof
Dunsmore. OF the Northwestern Univer-
sity. who attended in red cloth cover,
Thomas T. OMara and John A. Smith.
representing the Junior Debating Society
of the Georgetown Law School. beat
Charles A. Lethert and Chester A. Gwirsl
O. the senior society. into submission
last night In the second-terrn debate.
Without Prof. Dunsmore the result
might have been different. as the teams
ran neck and neck through the opening
arguments. II was Mr.. O'Mara who sud
denly discovered the professor lying care
iessiy on the table. and pounced on him
with the exclamation:
Why here IS Prof. Dunsmore. who has
written q book on this subject
From that moment II was all off and
the Juniors, with the Western pedagogue
leading the interference. went through
for I'VE yards every time Joseph f. Alb
bot. who presided, put the bah into play.
vIetOrs Are SaHricaI.
Marquis Of Queensbury and Roberts
Rules Of Order were closely followed.
hut never quite overtaken Everything
was running smoothly until Mr.. Smith
and Mr. O'Nara turned loose with a few
skyrockets OF scintnlating satire. which
nearly made the paint in the wall decora-
lions curl up and drop Of.
Messrs. Lethert and Gwinn. OF the
Seniors. came back with little moro
Of the same, and the rebuttaI part of the
debate sounded like a popcorn wagon
getting ready for the days work The
contest was held I'm Castor Hall. George
town College, which was comfortably
filled with an enthusiastic audience.
All the trouble arose over the question
Resolved That Congress shall enarf "a
system OF governmental subsidies for orr
merchant marine The subject sounded
very formidable. but resolved itself into
q discussion as 90 whether the United
states Treasury ought TO dig down into
ITS pockets 10 help American mariners
compete with the owners Of foreign "bot-
toms. The juniors upheld the negative
IN addition to the verdict OF the Judges
Judge William H. De Lacy. of the Juve-
nile Court, Joseph r Ralph. director Of
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing.
and DIT G. r. Mccarthy professor OF
history IN the Catholic University there
vas another issue at stake. which was
the choosing of the two best debaters Of
the four The two selected viii meet the
TWO chosen I'm tho first term debate for
Ire championship and a cash prize OF Slu
fa" lucky men last night were AIr.
O Mara and Mr Lethert.
The argument of the affirmative offered
by Mr. Lcthert and Mr.. Gwinn. was that
eNped.cncy demanded the subsidizing of
re merchant marine to overcome
slump IN that barnch Of the nations
dustries- The negative conceded the
That the merchant marine is suffer
from hamilton, but declared the subs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
PENNSYLVANIA R. R.
Reminder Bulletin.
EASTER oUTIN cS.

Easter is the beginning Of
the outing season. II affords
a little holiday that makes the
world brighter and work a
little easier. Naturally our
thoughts turn to the scashore.
ATLANTIC CITY
Through parIor car leaves
Washington at y 90 p. m.
weekdays. Through express
train. Atlantic City Special"
VIII leave at 90 p m. April
:, s. Q. and 10. Other trains.
connecting VIA Delaware River
Bridge Route. leave at 1890
midnight and 200 p. m. daily.
1000 a. m. weekdays. and
q:Io a. m Sundays. Excur-
sion tickets. SIS to 5000.
Cape May, Wildwood. Ocean
City. Asbury Park. and Lake
wood also appeal to the Easter
vacauonist. and the train serv-
ice IS convenient Excursion
tickets TO Cape May, Wild
Wood. or Ocean City. $500
and s.. 90, 10 Asbury Park,
So. 50: to Lakewood, $3.50 10
500.
Consult Ticket Agents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
TWENTY-FIVE MINERS KILLED.
Explosion Occurs Underground
While Wen Are at work.

Mo1clOva. Mexico. March SL-A terrific
explosion in one Of the underground
chambers OF the coal mine OF the North
ern Coal Company al Menor. this state.
took place yesterday, resulting IN the
death Of twenty-five miners. When the
explosion occurred hfty-elght men were
a. work IN the chamber OF this num-
Der twenty-three We're rescued alive.
An official investigation has been or
dered by the government 20 learn the
cause Of the explosion and fix the respon-
sihility Several japanese miners were
among those killed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
ELECTRICITY FOR DYSPEPTICS.
New York Physician Advocates Cure
ny High Currents.

New York. March S1.-Dr. samuel G.
Tracey, member OF several clinics. and Of
the County Medical Society. who an
nounced a year $50 that old age could
he retarded by the use OF high fire.
Quency~ electric currents. read a paper
before the B1oomingdsle clinic tonight.
in which he declared thar many cases Of
dyspepsia were due 10 an irriiated brain
center. and that such cases could be re-
ieved By the use Of the high frequency
currents.
DIT. Tracey calls the disease brain
dyspepsia. In looking upon dyspepsia
as a disordeced state OF the stomach or
mtestines. Dr. Tracey said the fact was
lost sight Of that many cases OF dys-
pepsia are due 20 a disturbed nervous
system an irritated brain center. or a loss
II control OF the sympathetic nerves.
The brain worker. Dr. Tracey said.
whose prolonged activity tends TO lower
his digestive powers. needs more treat
ment for his nervous system tran for his
digestive apparatus. The usual condition
II the morning after the night before
the physician cited as an instance where
the nerves and the brain were az the
bottom Of the trouble.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01

san Francisco. March 5-Judse Ma
William J. Burns. and held that there
was not sufficient ground % warrant
Burns spectacular SATURDAY night raid
on President Calhoun's Offices. He held
that Burns must explain next Monday
why he refused TO obey Judge Murasky's
restraining order
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
HARTMAN SCORES
ROOSEVELT AGAIN
Tells Why Country Does Not
Swim" in Prosperity.
ECONOMY IS THE CHIEF NEED

Railroad Magnate, in Chicago Inter-
view. Points Out what He Con-
siderS TO Rave Been the Faults
Of the Recent Observation-Disclosures
cIares Business Outlook Good.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
BIG COKE DEAL CLOSED.
Merger of Interests with S-fo,OOo.OOO
Capital Indicated.

Pittsburg. March Sl--There was closed
here to-day q deal involving about 5000
COO worth of coal and coke lands in the
Southern Conneilsvilie field The deal is
known IS the first real move IN the So
0oo,0oO merger Of independent coal and
cOking interests
Tire Isabella Ccnnellsville Coal and
Coke Company, recently chartered. has
completed the purchase Of about $500
acres Of coal and coke lands for the 81
00C00. and viii at once begin the erection
Of new cckine ovens. New York capital
IS 70 a large extent back OF the deal and
J. v. Thompson, Of UnlontoHn. Pa.
known as the largest holder or coking
and coal lands in the world, Is one OF the
largest sellers
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
CANADA INSIsTs on NAvY.
Imperial Government Is criticized
for Withholding War ship.

OTTAWA. March SLIT is stated on good
authority that after this session o. Par
lament closes a delegation representing
the Dominion governments will visit Lon
don 70 confer with the imperial author
tiles regarding the proposed Canadian
navy. Tire delegation VIII include Sir
Frederick Borden. minister Of militia. and
Hon. Brodeur. minister OF marine and
fisheries
The government is coming in for much
criticism Tor not giving a hattie ship
outright. and there are rumors u On
tario Manitoba. British Columbia. and
New Brunswick uniting 20 contribute a
Dreadnought 10 the imperial navy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
France Fears Payne Bt1.

Paris March 5i.-Si Cruuri. minister o.
commerce. rec ieed to-day O. large deputa-
ton ~ exporters of eoods To- the United
States who expressed the great alarm
that had been aroused among them hr
lie ncreas OF duties Oh gloves hats.
perfumery. feathers. &C.. hy the Payne
tariff bHI
The ceputation expressed the opinion
that tac claims Of the United States to a
minimum tarn woUld De utterly unat-
ceQtable under such conditions. and yet
tariff war would follow should the
tariff minimum Dee refused. The deputa-
ton begsed MiDiste- Cruppi to defend
French interests while 81 was possible
20 do so
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-01
Local Temperature

Nidright. q 2 a. M. .. a. NJ. 3s:6a m.. q.
a. H.. q: 10 a. m. a y noon. %: , D. w.. IS.
n m, p o. m. a.. s p m. IS. 10 p. m.. ar
Maximum y. minimum &C.
Relative humidity O. m. % nm. 50 2. m
81 Hours q sunshine s. uer cent a n,ssitle ssar
shine a.
Temperature same date last yoar-Mazinum. 90.
n.inir1rm g..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
SECRE TARY HILLES
RETURNS TO DESK
Treasury Official Will Leave
City Wednesday for Con-
ference With MacVeagh.

Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Charles y. Hilles has returned TO Wash
ington after spending his vacation on
Long Island. He was at his desk at
the Treasury Dep artment today.
one of the important matters devolv-
ing on Mr.. Hilles relates to the cor
5oration tax He has the Internal Rev
enue Bureau under his jurisdiction. He
will 60 TO New Hampshire next We'd
nesday to see Secretary MacVeagh and
talk with him over corporation tax
questions and other matters.
The Public Health and Marine Hospi-
tai Service is giving special attention
TO the prevention OF bubonic plague on
the Pacific coast just now. and this bu-
reau is under the charge of Mr.. Hilles,
also 1t was stated today by Mr.. Hilles
that Surgeon General Wyman probably
would visit San Francisco in connection
with the movement for prevention OF
plague. The ground squirrel as, me-
dunn for the spread Is being studied oy
the service.
Assistant Secretary Norton, Of the
Treasury Department viii leave the city
today on his vacation. He will spend
a. part of the time in Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
AUTHORITIES OPEN
DRINKING STATION
Ice-Water Fountain In Reser-
walton Opposite MunSey
Building.

Free ice water will be on tap in the
reservation IN Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
Saturday. This is the second of the
public drinking fountains. supplying ice
water. to be opened this summer There
has been ice water in the fountain at
Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue
for some time.
The District being without funds for
the purchase Of ice. It is furnished by
philanthropic individuals and societies.
The women's Christian Temperance
Union will supply ice for the fountain
opposite the Munsey Building, while the
ice at the Seventh street fountain is
furnished by private donors who have
requested that their names be withheld
from publication.
Preparations are being made for
the installation Of three additional
drinking fOuntains-One in Seventh
street. near the southeast corner Of Mt
Vernon Square. in which Is located the
Public Library. and another on the west
side Of Eighth street near the intersec-
ton OF Pennsylvania avenue.
Il is expected that these fountains
will be opened within the next two
weeks. The location Of the third foun-
tain has not been determined. but il
will probably be placed az Ninth ard +
streets. The amount OF ice necessary
for each fountain is estimated by w.
+. Mcfarland. superintendent Of The
Water. Department, At 100 pounds daily.
The fountains are installed to replace
the public wells which were closed IN
the interests Of public health two years
ago, II is the hope of the Commission
ers that they will be received with
favor. As the warm weather Is prac-
ticalIy at an end, the real test of their
popularity will not come until next sum-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
FITS, SAYS PRISONER,
IS CAUSE OF BLOW
Judge Is Skeptical, However, I'm
til Mamie Johnson Has One
In Omen Court.

ledge, yo' honor. All hit her 'cIusn
All has fits" was the unique defense
Of Mamie Johnson when srraigned IN
Police Court this morning on charge
Of assault.
Nantes excuse seemed so improbable
to the skeptical court that he told heI
so. and lectured her for trying TO i'm
pose on him.
"Befo' goodness. it am de truth de-
clared Mamie. "Ah often has dem ar
All is not responsible 70 rnzi, actions.
Three months was the only answer
vouchsafed by his homer, and Mami'
departed TO serve her sentence, when u
the sstonishment of everyone and es
pecially his doubling honor, Mamie pro
ceeded to have fit rigtc in the court
room. II took three bailiffs to over
power her, and she was removed 10 thu
Emergency Hospital. where it was re
ported that she is subject to epilepti'
fits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
SPANISH SWINDLERS
INVADE WASHINGTON
Letters Sent Here Turned Over to
the Police and POstoffice
Departments.

The Spanish concealed fortune swind-
hers whose operations in various parts
Of the country have become more or
less familiar, have at last invaded
< -4s.1i..i-11----on with their seductive cor
.respondence. They have been endeavor-
ing 10 invefgle several prominent Wash
ington business men into their scheme
Letters have been received from Mad
rid in the last few days Some were
turned over TO the District police, while
others were placed in the hands Of the
PostOffice Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
COST $40
THOUGH MINUS MEAT
Ira Byron Buys One in Lunchroom, and When Some One
Filches the Sausage He Refuses to Pay.
Judge Collects Money.

This the proprietor Of the lunch
room refused TO do, and demanded
payment for the one that Ira had not
so much as tasted. Ubon Iras re-
fusal to pay for something he had not
received. an argument followed
which ended when Sergeant Lee en-
tered and placed Ira under arrest for
disOrderly conduct and assault on the
proprietor
When he was arraigned in Police
Court this morning. Ira pleaded that
he was justified in refusing to pay for
something ne never received. Judge
Kimb ball did not pass on that ques-
ton, but fined him $50 for disorderly
conduct.
Ira left the court room looking fol
the man who stole the sausage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09

Twenty dollars for sausage sandwich
is a high price for that delicacy. but when
$50 is paid for a sausage sandwich that
is minus the sausage, it is a little bit
too much. thinks Ira Byron. who paid
that sum in Police Court this morning.
Yesterday morning Ira, with the pangs
Of hunger knawing. went into lunch
room and ordered a sausage sandwich.
The savory delicacy was served TO him
and when ne turned his head for mo-
ment to look for some mustard 70 sea-
son the tOOtISome morsel. some one sur
reptiously filched the sausage. When
Ira opened the sandwich II was minus
the sausage. TheTeupon he refused TO
pay unless another sausage was fur
nished.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
DOVER CANNERIES BUSY.

DOVER, Del, Sept 9.-This was a
great day with the canneries in this
section Of the State, the three at Dover
alone used over 10000 baskets. The
Liberty Brand Canning Company han
died $500 baskets. the Charles NJ. Scott
Canning Company, $500, and the Rich
ardson & Robbins Company over 1000.
The last named has in its yards to-
night over 1900 baskets for tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
MAN VISITS GIRL
AND SHOOTS HER

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa. Sept. g.
Charles Best, OF New York, visited Miss
Blanche Gross. at Siedersville, and part
OF the time was spent in target practice.
While explaining the mechanism Of a, re-
volver the weapon accidentally exploded
and the bullet entered the girls left
leg above the knee, taking a downward
course, fnfiicring a dangerous wound.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
IONS FATHER IN IAlL.

BLOOMSEURG. Pa. Sept 9-Like
father. Ike son. was again recalled here
when Judge Evans sentenced Charles
Middleton TO six months in jail and a
fine OF cents. following his plea OF
guilty 20 the charge OF the theft Of a
bicycle. 1fiddletou-s father and another
brother are serving siXteen=year SEN
fences in the Eastern PenitentiaTy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
CLOTHING ON BRAKE
ROPE STOPS FLYER
Girls in Special Sleeper Unknow-
ingly Hang Wearing Apparel
On Emergency Cord.

BRISTOL Va, Sept. "a limited
train on the Southern was stopped sud-
denly today and investigation showed
that 1t was caused by a large party of
school girls, who occupied a special
sleeper using the emergency brake cord
as a clothes line.
The wheels were locked, and II vas
sometime before The train crew found
that the girls had hanged their clothes
on the cord that applies the emergency
brake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
PAVEMENT PAINTED
WITH LACTEAL FLUID

Several square yards OF asphalt pave
ment at Fourteenth street and Rhode
Island avenue northwest looked some-
thing like the milky way this morn
ing a second or two after a Capital
Traction car collided with a Bayview
Dairy wagon.
The wagon was badly damaged, but
the driver, William Voorhees,. OF 143l V
street northwest, was not injured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
START FOREST FIRE.

BERWICK. Pa. Sept. "a crowd Of
Berwick young people who held corn
roast in Mifflin township, Columbia
county, last evening, are responsible for
one OF the most serious forest mss this
section has experienced this yea. An
the farmers in the vicinity are out
6ghting the flames. which are not yet
under control and which are endanger-
ing a large number Of farm buildings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
FURNACES OPENED
BY STEEL COMPANY

LEBANON. sept 9.-Ths 1ocar Indus
trial world experienced q boom today
IN the resumption Of operations at the
second Of the twin Lebanon furnaces
OF the Pennsylvania Steel Company.
which has been idle several months for
repairs. The resumption means more
work at the. coke plant and ore hffs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09
ALLEGED KIDNAPERs HELD.

TOPEKA. Kan. Sept. 9.-Mrs. J. G.
Barclay. Frank II. Tinotson, J. n. Cen
try. and David Gregg were arraigned
here on the charge OF kidnapping Marian
BIeaklev. the Incubator baby. All were
bound over for the district court in a
bond Of 5000 each. except Gregg. whose
bail is 5000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09

A meeting Of Fitzgerald Council. No.
$50, knights Of Columbus. was held at
ST. Mary's Hall, IN South Royal street.
last evening The election OF a re-
corder, vice Z. T. Quinn, resigned, was
postponed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09

Marx A. Kintz has sold 70 Elizabeth
Sisson a house and lot on the northeast
corner OF Lee and Jefferson streets.
The deed conveying same was placed on
record in the clerks office of the cor
poration court this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09

Minerva Owings Griffith. daughter of
II. c. and Eliza beth Griffith. died at her
home go South Washington street. last
evening No funeral arrangements
have yet BEEN made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09

Peter Hall. Joseph Mccarthy and Ellis
I,anZford were this morning held for
the grand jury by Justice Cation,
charged with having assaulted and rob
bed Elmer Jones, near Mason's wall, a
few nights ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-09

William Cook has awarded the con-
tract for the erection Of a modern apart
ment house with store beneath TO J. d.
knight. The building. which was de-
signed by ". Leon Clark, viii be erect
ed at the northeast corner OF Cameron
and Patrick streets.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-13
Kentucky Kernels

Mrs. B. B. Flint dies at Wingo.
DR.. II. Clay Davis dead at Braxton.
Jack Matthews, AZ, dies at May
field.
owensboro has a severe sleet
storm.
Kentucky sold 100000 Christmas
stamps.
Lexington militia returns from
Stearns.
Burglars fail to blow postoffice safe
at Augusta.
Galloway wants game warden to
stop dynamiting fish.
Hon. ]. c. Summers injured in fall
| from horse in Barren.
Louisville Poultry and Pet Stock
association show is on.
Thirtieth district Democratic sena-
torial primary May Is.
Edwin Bryan, son of L. ]. Bryan,
Iof Mayfeld, bitten by dog.
Franchise tax on U. s. Express
company denied at Covington.
Roxy Laffoon, daughter of Buck
Laffoon, shot at jacksonville.
John A. Middleton, Shelbyville
banker, has second stroke of parag-
sis.
Cumberland telephone restraints
Owensborc from ousting 1t from
city.
Two hundred dollars subscribed by
Shelbyviile churches for earthquake
sufferers.
Rev. ]. w. Loving, recently Bap
fist preacher at Glasgow, dying at
Houston. Tex.
C. C. Shemwell, of Sharon Grove,
Todd county. moves west on account
of night riders.
Decision of the attorney general
against branch banks being tested in
Frankfort court.
w. A. Casey, of Clear Springs.
heads exodus of % from Graves
county to Arkansas.
The Church of the Nativity. Mays
vile, extended call to Rev. Mr. Sin
derland, of Cleveland, o.
Owensboro Sunday feature story
about amount of gold used by dem
fists in that town in year, leads bur-
glars to steal $500 worth from dem
fists next night.
While walking the Louisville &
Nashville track to attend funeral
Henry T. Ea,es, colored, was killed
by Knoxville Flyer"