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The Washington times., 1909-07-08

As soon as Congress passes the taun
bin and gets out of town Secretary OF
state Knox and his assistants, with the
advice and counse! OF the President,
the Attorney General, and the customs
experts and statistical authorities OF
the Government. VIII enter upon the
greatest international poker game
known in some decades.
IL will he all about the commercial
treaties between the United States and
other countries. Under the new tariff
the duties are TO consist of the rates
laid down IN the act plus p per cent
ad valoreIu, unless the President snail
issue proclamation as to each particu-
lar-country, suspending the 2 per cent
clause. He is presumed to investigate
and convince himself that each country
is giving the United States a square
deal commercially before Issuing such.
proclamation. Unless he is convinced
that no undue discrimination is attempt
ed against this country, the p per cent
penalty must go into effect.
Now, the foreign governments are
watching that retaliatory provision with
the greatest concern. They want TO
know whether the Administration in
Washington means it. Take France.
for example. There is no doubt that
France discriminates against the United
States, and that the provision Is aimed
in large part at France. In less meas
IRE it is designed to keep Germany II
line by djscouraging efforts in that
country to secure unfriendly customs
regulations as against the United States.
Serious Proposal
But to put into effect this % per cent
penalty against either of these coun-
tries would be a serious matter. In
the case Of Germany it would iIu-
menseIy increase the cost Of chemicals,
dyes, ana a long list OF manufacturers
materials which American manufac-
turers simply must have. So the Ger
mans have Inquired it out that the re-
taliatory section is a good deal Of d
bluff and that no President will
dare undertake its enforcement. They
would ike TO be bit more certain
shan they are about this, OF course; SO
would the Frenchmen. Put as matters
stand both Germany and France are
looking over their cards and watching
Uncle Sans eyes in the cffoTT to de-
eide whether ne thinks he really has
the hand to beat EN-
Among many members of the Senate
who supported the provision The belief
prevails that its penalties are SO ex-
IRENE as 10 defeat its operation. They
point out that il would hurt the United
which IL was invoked, and they don't
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
TRUSTWORTHY RESTORA-
TON OF FORT TICON-
DEROGA.

Yesterday was Fort Ticouderoga
DAY, and this popular feature of the
great Champlain celebration. was dig
nifed by the presence OF President
Taft. The restoration of the old tort
viii considerably enhance the attrac-
tions of the lake that bears the name
of the immortal Frenchman.
The fort itself is prominent in his
tory chiefly on account of its connec-
ton with the French and Indian and
later with the Revolutionary war.
But the site Of the fort is generally
believed by historians to be the spot
where ChampIain had his first conflict
with the Iroquois. In fact, the name
the place bears is OF Iroquois deriva-
ton, "a corruption of Cheonderoga, sig
nifying sounding or Drawing water
Champlain, together with has Huron
and Algonquin allies, entered the lake
by way of the Richelieu river on July
4, 1909; then they travelled slowly
down the west side. and on July 80, on
the @eape which projects into the lake, !"
and which is taken to mean the site OF
Fort Ticonderoga, fought a historical
battle
Montcalm and other famous French
men afterward used this battlefield as
a rendezvous. The French fortified the
place in 1856, building Fort Carlton, and
there, Isl years ago tomorrow, they
drove back the English under Aber-
crombie, though being outnumbered
four to ore. In 1859 Amherst invested
the fort, and the French withdrew
without fighting. to Crown Point. That
occurred late in July II viii be noted
what a striking part the mont Of
July plays in the history of Teon-
deroga-
When the revolution began there
was only a small garrison there under
a captain named Delaplace. On May
10, 1875, a few WEEKS after the fights
at Concord and Lexington, Ethan Allen
and his Green mountain boys surprised
the fort. Benedict Arnold accompanied
this expedition; and, by the way, in
the course of the historical research
work going on at Lake Champaign I'M
der the Pell family the restoration
party has succeeded in raising the
Revenge. one Of the ships commanded
by Arnold in the battle Of VaIeour
Island St Clair abandoned Fort Ii
oonderoga on the night of July E, l777.
as Burgoyne drew near.
The work Of restoring the celebrated
fort, though IL viii take much time
and money, will be well worth while.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
INSURGENTS HOLD
SWAY IN COLOMBIA
Minister Reports American
Residents Are in Danger.
Traffic Is Suspended.

The state Department received a
dispatch today from Elliott North
colt, minister to Colombia, who is
apparently at BarranquiIla, the scene
of the outbreak of the Colombian
reVoluuonists.
In his dispatch. dated July 5. he
reports that the partisans Of General
Valencia began Sighting the day be
fore and toward noon entered the
city, which they captured. together
with one OF the gunboats IN the river.
The revolutionary army is now in
full possession. Traffic on the Mas
dalena river has been suspended.
Americans now at Barranquilla are
reported to be in no danger. No &C
tion has yet been taken by the State
Department IN dispatching one Of the
American naval vessels now in Cen
trail American waters to the scene of
the disturbances, but it is probable
that this viii be done 10 assure pro
lection to American interests.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
SECONDHAND MAN
IS ALSO TO BLAME

That the prosecution should begin
with the secondhand man who tempt
ed him to do the stealing, was the OBJ
servation of Judge Aukun2, today, when
he released on his personal bond Daniel
Grainey, a former telegraph messenger
boy, who was accused of stealing a
bell and coupler and some gas fixtures
from vacant house. Grainey is but
seventeen years of age. and has had a
good reputation, as was shown by his
step-father and neighbors.
He has evidently ben led astray by
bad companions and by the tempta-
tions held out by these second hand
dealers" said Judge Aukum. "That boy
would never enter a house and tear or
the fixtures IT he was not persuaded
to do IL by somebody older than him
self. I hope the Government will in
Vestigate this matter and bring prose
cutions against these secondhand deal
ers who invite larcenies like this"
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
BELGIANS DEFEAT
BRITONS IN REGATTA

. LONDON, July 8-The Belgians cap
cured the Grand Challenge cup in the
aual race Of the Henley regatta today
by defeating the crew Of Jesus College,
Cambridge, before a tremendous crowd,
which went home bitterly disappointed.
The time of the race was Z minutes
seconds, and the Belgiaus, who were
strong favorites in the betting. proved
themselves masters of their opponents.
The victorious crew represents the
Clue Nautlque OF Client, and took a
place in the front rank early in the pre-
Inninary race.
The superiority is admitted, though
with considerable chagriu, as the Eng
fish public was IN no humor to be
beaten again after the recent victories
OF the Americans at polo
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inspect things differently now at the
metropolitan piers.
This Westerner. though squeezed to
the limit, proved his alertness as we'll
as his common sense by sending a
wireless to his daughter, coming on
the next boat, to list everything from
Val'nciednes lace to hairpinsj and the
result Of this message was one of the
most exemplary declarations ever
handed to the official inquisi5ors.
But what papa saved. by this clever
ness was small, after all, compared
with what he would have saved if he
had made an honest statement IN the
first place.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
Treasury Men See Bugaboo
In General Appraisers Board

Treasur~ officials are watching tn
a good del Of apprehension the shap-
ing of 1ne proposed legislation in the
tariff bill with respect 10 the board Of
general appraisers. In the customs end
Of the Treasury there is not much rel
ish Tor the expected Law, in so far as It
applies t. this board 7. is looked on
as coufefrirg altogether too much au-
thority on the president Of that body
and as subordlBatiug the customs Of
nrisls IN Washington.
Under the proposed law the president
OF the board would virtually be the
board. lie would be- in position tc dom
mate # and dictate its policy. The re-
manning members would be helpless
This Is the argument made by the
critics.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
RICHARD A. WALKER
HEADS LINCOLN BANK

Richard a Walker was today elected
president OF the Lincoln National
Bank. succeeding Jesse 3. Wilson,
who recently resigned.
Mr. Walkers selection comes in the
nature Of a promotion. as he has been
connected with the institution for sew
eraI years and is thoroughly familiar
with its business, having served as
vice president and in other positions
Floyd p. Davis. second vice president
Of the bank. moves 40 into the va
caucy caused by the election OF Mr.
Walker. and Mr. Callahan a d1-ectOr.
was chosen second vice president This
makes the roster Of the Lincoln Ma
tioual complete.
Joseph strasberger was selected as a
director,
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
FUNERAL
HELD THIS MORNING

Funeral services for James r. vii
Iiams, who. for twenty years, was a
trusted empIoye Of the railway mail
service, were held this afternoon at his
late residence, 2I9 r street northwest.
Ten years ago Mr. Williams suf-
fered a complete breakdown due TO the
exactiOHs of his arduous duties. and
since that time had been c0udBed %
his bed. His death occurred Tuesday
morning
Mr.. Williams was born in Richmond.
Va, hfty-seven years ago, but had been
a resident Of Washington since 1860
He was unmarried and leaves 40 near
Feiatiyes,
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
PLAN TO SPEND
REST OF SEASON AT
YORK HARBOR.

WASHINGTON this morning for a stay Of
seFefai weeks at Essex. y. Y.
John Barrett, director of the Bureau
OF OF Ataefiean Republics. has returned TO
Washington after short STAY AT the
Hotel Aspinwah. Lenox
The Rev Richard p Williams ana
Mrs. Williams, accompanied bv their
daughter. Mss Marguerite Williams
have LETT Washington for Riebfieid
Springs, n l.. 20 spend the summer.
ID
DR.. and Mrs. William S. Newell Isft
Washington this morning for Canada.
where they viii spend the summer.
camping.
Miss Marguerite Smith was amcng
those from Washington who attended
the marriage OF Miss Helen Lyle Rob
ertson and Sidney Scrother Smith, n
Norfolk Tuesday . !.
Miss Lottie Battin has returned 70
her home In Norfolk, after a visit or
several weeks in Wash ington and near
Mt. Vernon.
Goes to Norfolk.
Miss Katie CORDOBA. who has been the
guest Of relatives in Washington for
some time, has returned to her home ia
Norfolk.
-
Miss Mary Ridgeway and Miss III
ian RidgeWay OF Washington. are The
guests of Miss Allie Mcclure. ia her
home in Suffolk. Va.
Or. G. Lloyd Magruder. Of Washing
ton. mas just returned from trip to
At Westport Inn.
Mrs. Stanley Matthews is speldinH =
few days at the Westport Inn. west
port \. Y, before going to the Nassa-
chusetts North Shore for the season.
Brig Gen. and Mrs. Henry G. sharpe
VIII leave Washington the last Of the
month for New York where thew will
visit General Shapes brother. Judge
Sharpe, at his home on the Hudson.
ing trip.
Mrs John Newton, widow of Major
Newton, of Washington, has leased a
cottage Ia AtLantie city for the -sumner.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Maury Dove. ac-
coInpanied BY their son and daughter-ln-
law, Mr. and AIRS. J. MauTy Dove. IT.,
Miss Mary Dove. Robert Dove and Ed
ward s. Dove, rave gone 10 Atlantic
lily where tneg are guests at the Hotel
Dennis for seVeras weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs A. =. Walker, Of WASH
ington, are guests at the Hotel Dennis,
Atlantic City, for several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. c. p Neiu. Of Washing
ton. who are spending a short time in
Atlantic City, are guests at the Hotel
Chelsea
Mrs. ]. n Marzle. who recently LEFT
Washington, is spending the month OF
July in Atlantic City, a guest at the
New Clarendon Hotel.
Mr.. and AIRS. d L Ensle left town
yesterday to spend part OF the summer
at the Glen Manor Hotel. Forest Glen.
The Phoenix Pleasure Club has invita-
lions out for tug party Sunday. July II.
Miss Nellie Chisholm, of 49, Tenth
street southwest. is visiting Miss Leo
Lynch, Of Manassas Va. for a fort
night
Mr. and Mrs. E Stiebel are spending
several weeks at Atlantic City at the
PisTpont.
Mrs. l. Obendorfer, of Cincinnati.
mother Of Mrs. Abram Simons, who has
been several weeks in town, has re-
turned to her home.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
CLEyERNESs NOT so SAVING
AFTER ALL. AS HONESTY.

Generally the trapped smuggler Is
indignant He viii make it hot for
somebody, he says But the excep-
fions are more interesting than the
rule For instance, there is the rich
Westener VINO apologized to tie New
York customs authorities when they
caught him few days ago and ,aulcted
him for trying to DO what, in AZ! prob
ability. he had smoothly and without
eompunction done before Others
many, many others-hsyt, we under
stand. done the same thing. But they
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
To Visit In West.
In the Mail Bag

The Times viii accept for publ
cation in its Mail Bag columns,
short, vigorous letters on questions
of public interest. It cannot I'M
dertake To publish letters exceed
ing ESQ words, aud reserves the
right rigidIy to eOndcnse eOmmu-
BieatioHs which are of greater
length. Letters must contain the
name and address OF the writer.
but these will not be published il
request TO that effect is made.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
OLD SINGER DESTITUTE.

OAKLAND, Cal. July S.-GeOrge
Dimmock. once tenor in Jennie
Limbs support and later famous as an
eyaugelistic singer, was given suftic-
lent money by the supervisors 10 take
him to salt Lake city. where. he says.
he has relatives who viii provide for
him there. Dimmock is eighty-seven
years old. and ne attained fame as a
singer more than half d century ago.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
SWIMS AFTER BALL
DIES FROM CRAMPS

AsBURY PARK, July s.-Ferdinand
Reuschen, twenty-three years old. a
waiter employed at the Elberon Hotel,
was drowned at South Elberon.
Together with several other walters
he had been playing bali on the beach
when the bah was knocked into the
sea He swan after it Three hun
bred yards from shore he was seized
with cramps, and drowned. The body
was recovered.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
UPHOLDS AMERICA.

PARIS. July THE Temps takes issue
with NJ Michel who declared that Ger
many stood second among the naval
powers. pointing out that second place
is held by the United States. which. with
a fleet of battleships accomplished an
admirable feat in the eircumnavigation
OF the globe"
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

bureau is proposed to he established
in New York with chief In charge.
over which the Treasury Department
would have little say. Especially would
this BE- the case IL q strong and az
gressiye man gets at the head of the
appraisers And It is generally expect
ed that Marion DeVries, now chair
man Of the board, is slated for presi-
dent.
Whether he would build up a small
bureau Of his own, with great pow
eTs, without much reference to the
Treasury Department cannot be told
with certainty, but this is what is ex-
pected-
The opponents Of the plan think the
bill has been deliberately drawn to clip
the wings Of the Treasury Department
and Increase the Importance of the
board.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

Col Francis Cotton and Miss Mar
gerry Cotton closed their residence on
Connecticut avenue aud left Washington
this afternoon fer 1rk Harbor Ne.
whore they win spena the rest of the
summer. Miss Cotton making frequent
visits to various country places or the
Massachusetts, North Shore during the
season
Lieut. Commander and Mrs. Archibald
H. Davis. the latter formerly Miss Daisy
Cotton. will join Mrs. Davis father and
sister at York HarDor for the month Of
August.
Col. and Mrs. c. j. Bailey and
their family left Washington this morn
ing for Eemus Point, ELECTROMAGNETIC
tauqua, n. Y, where they viii spend
the summer.
Miss Dorothy Gateweod daughter OF
Medical Director Gatewood, L. S. n.
returned 10 washington this morning
from short visit 70 Miss Josephine
Mason, at Gunston Hall-on-th Poto-
mac, Va. About the middle Of the
month Miss Gatewood and her sister,
Miss Halle GatewOods win leave Wash
ington for the country home of Miss
Julia Muschette, in Maryland. where
they VIII be members Of a large house
party for a fortnight, They VIII then
join Mrs. Gatewood and Miss Mildred
GateWood at Woodbury. Forest, near
Orange, Va, for the remainder of the
summer
Dr. Gatewood. who has been assigned
to duty as fleet surgeon on the Pacific
coast, with headquarters on the Ten
iessee, will leave Washington July 10
to join his ship.
Returns to Capital
Mrs. Frank w. wurdemann has re-
turned to Washington from a visit at
her former home, in Suffolk, Va.
Miss Alice Tierney, of IIyattsville.
Md. is the guest Of Miss Louise HORNE.
in her home, in Atlanta
Miss Anita Offterdinger, of Washing
ton, is the guest OF her cousins, the
Misses Offterdinger, in Lynehburg, Va,
for several weeks.
Mis- Beatrice Jarboe. Of Washir gton,
is the guest Of friends in her former
home. Indianapolis
=
Mr.. and Mrs Emil Dorrah, of Wash
ington, are the guests Of Mr. Dorian s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.. Dor
AHA4s ia tAAGAI Ayiaftg III AiAIAdBd p0llSs
Mrs. Eetta Duff, of Washington. is the
guest of lIrs. II. T.. Parker. of Pitts
burg, for several weeks.
The Italian Ambassador and Baroness
Mayer des Planches, who are spending
the SUMMER abroad. will leave Paris
shortly for MOncaHeri. after a stay OF
several weeks at the French capital
Mrs. ]. II. Kellogg is visiting her son
and daughter-in-law. Lieutenant Com
mander and Mrs. Z. c Kellogg, at the
Newport training station.
Rear Admiral and Mrs John II. Up
shuT have closed their apartment at the
Marlborough and are guests at the
Corson House. Newport. for the SUM
mer.
To Visit In West
Mrs. W. F. Brenzier and her son,
Spencer Brenzier. left washington Tues
day for a two months trip across the
continent While away they will visit
Yellowstone Park. the Seattle EXPOSE
ton. San Francisco. and Los Angeles,
and Salt Lake City. IN Washington
state Mrs. Breuzier will spend a week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sager. for
merly of Washington.
Gen. and Mrs G H Whipple left
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
TO WE'D IN FALL.

GLENWOOD, Md, July &--Ar and
Mrs.. s. C. AfusgrOve announce the en-
of their daughter. Harriette.
to Charles Alexander Wartield, n
Pennsylvania The wedding viii take
place i'm October.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
PASSED TILL JULY 10.

CUMBERLAND. Md, July S.-The
matter of the qualification of Two Re
publicau-C Charles T. Danucr, Second
wand, and Dr. Theodore a. x. Hum
melshime, Fourth Ward-eleCted in May
90 SIT I'D the eify council was passed
over until July Is for final determina-
ton.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

President Taft observes that the peo-
ME of the United States are the most
conservative who can he found. The
President is right, and recognition Of
the fact is an important preliminary
to carrying out any policy
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

A poet named Rudnynyansezky has
been admitted at Castle Garden. after
some ulisgivings about the propriety of
the action. They probably held him up
q few days to let him think zip a rhyme
for his name
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

A man in New York IS reported 10
have eaten 90 pounds Of steak al one
sitting. And still We grumble about
John ID. having more than ne rally
nne6e
The Washington times., 1909-07-08
MARINE BAND CONCERT AT
MARINE BARRACKS
THIS AFTERNOON AT 3 O'CLOCK.
William H Santelmann, Leader.
PROGRAM

-"Grossherzog Won Ba-
den --..-.--....-. --...-.- -t'rIedemanu
Overture okahontas" ..Santelmann
VaIse 'Maesmawr' ....,.. Cur5i
selection-.'The Bohemian GirP'
BaIf2
WaItz-"The Merry Widow Lehar
Humoresque-"C Comm Tkro' the
Rye" .-..-...,........B elIstedt
Descriptive Piece-''A Hunting
Scene OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ucaIossi
The Star-Spansled Banner"
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

Police Judge KimbaH has judicially
decided against the person VINO plays
the piano and sings. in the adjoining
apartment. late IN the evening. If there
is anything the Judge wants, let him
senG along his requisition-
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

Persons leaving the city for
long or short perlOd during the
summer csa have The Times mail
ed 10 them at the rate Of thirty
ceHts month or seven cents a
week. Addresses may be changed
as desired. All mail subscriptions
must be paid fn advance.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

Senator Beveridge is accused By the
trust OF doing little night rid
ing in the tobacco country himself.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

The German government has figured
out a plan to raise necessary revenues
without imposing death taxes. They re-
determined to make 1T cheap to die, It
folks viii insist on doing II.
Now. then, all together. Hurrsh for
the AIdrich- Payne tariff bill! Why don
YOU yellf What7 N0I
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

The fact that Senator Nathan Bay
Scott of West Virginia recently called
on an aged couple that he ran down "a
an auto, got their buggy fixed up. and
made every effort TO make amends, 70
the extent of calling on them, illus
trates the fact that the West Virginia
Senator is not the hard-hearted ind
vidual some people imagine.
BrusQUe and blunt Senator Scott is.
bur ne has q reputation among those
who know him best for being kind
hearted. He gives to charity and he
gives to churches, and in a quiet way
does a lot Of good turns for his West
Virginia constituents
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

The Chautauqua season is on and
Senators who are in demand are passin :
up good money right along. Every day
that passes means a lot of them will
De considerably poorer when the Chau-
tauqua season is over than if the ses-
sion had closed July T.
'Ftddling Bob" Taylor had dates for
this week which he had to cancel. Ia
Toilette could be making 81 600 a week or
more now If he were footIoOsc. ana not
half try.
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

The Car has gone OF to Poltava TO
celebrate the victory Of Russia over
the Swcdes. He is travelling in 2
niekeI-steeI train, ana win try TO be
cheerful by not thinking about the VIC
tories in Russias last war
The Washington times., 1909-07-08

Harvard professor has got some more
nonsense spirit communications out Of
a deceased associate. Seems 5dd tnat
serious-ninded men win give grave con
sideration TO such buncombe, After a
man is dead they are willing to credit
10 him conversation that in life he
couldn't have been imagined indulging.