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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
SOLDIERS SHOOTING
FOR CATROW'S CUP
Service Teams in Important
Matches at Camp
Perry Range.

CAMP PERRY. Ohio, Aug. 9.-Upon
the CatrOw Cup match the attention
today IS ceutered Of the FIVE United
states Service rife teams and teams
representing fifteen states.
The Ohio state Rife Associations
match started last year to duplicate
the National Rife Associations Leech
Cup match The contest is seven shots
at 600, 500. and LOO yards. and Is for
The cup presented by the president o.
the Ohio association. Col H c. Carrow,
Of Columbus
Sergeant J. W. HingIe. OF the United
states Marine Corps, took the cup last
year by a perfect score on all three
ranges-105; and two other marines,
Corporal Fragner and Private Faraharu,
landed second and third money with
IO5 SO
The Marine Corps delegation in COM
mand OF Capt. William c. HarlIee hes
on exhibition in its street" the three
big cups won by Marines here last year
the Catrow Cup, the Marine Corps
Cup, presented by officers Of the corps
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
CREW OF SCHOONER
BROUGHT TO PORT
Ship Edith Olcott Is Aban-
doned After Three Futile
Days at the Pumps.

NEW YORK, Aug. s-Eleven sezmen.
captain and crew OF the abandoned
four-masted American schooner Edith
oIcott, were brought into port today
by the British steamer King Edgar, ore
laden, from HueIva, Spain
The King Edgar picked Up the sailors
from the Edith OIcott Sunday
Captain Wallace, Of the schooner. said
today that she sailed from New York
July q, with a cargo Of general mer-
chandise for Porto Rico. On Wednes-
day, August 3. she ran into a storm
from the southwest with a heavy sea
that opened the vessels seams
Three days at the pumps failed 70 fns-
prove the schooner's water-Iogged con-
dition, and when the King Edgar hap
pened along, Captain Wallace requested
a tow After a vain attempt TO tow
the schooner, during which her hold
filed with water. she was abandoned.
and the crew taken aboard the King
Edgar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
ROOSEVELT PLAN
DECLARED FAILURE
State Department Drops Pro
posed World Conservation
Congress Arrangements.
WAITER WILSON.

Officially dead IS The verdict Of the
State Department on tire plan Of former
President Roosevelt f5r raising his con
world movement
Before leaviu< the White House TO his
successor, w H Taft. President Roose-
welt directed the Ssste Department 20
invite the countries Of the world TO par
ticipate in an International conservation
congress. which should be the fnaugur-
alton OK a worldwide conservation
movement
Immediately the State Department
went 10 work. Invitations outlining the
purpose OF the International meeting
were addressed 10 forty-nine govern
meuts EzDresented here By diplomatic Of
dclaIs-
Nearly two years have passed Only
nineteen Of the countries have ausu cred
the invitation and these answers axe
not encouraging TO The State Depart
nent officials Not one country showed
enough interest in the proposed ntezua-
tioUaI meeting 10 call for information
as to when and where II was proposed
tie congress should be held
Although nineteen invitations were &C
ceDted- the State Department officially
announces that the scheme has fallen
through and that there VIII be no gath
erlng fer the nineteen. The invitations
and documents bearing on the proposed
gathering. with the few acceptances.
have been relocated 10 the files Of the
department and the "inCideEt" IS OH
ciaIIv marked closed -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
STAGE FOLK TASTE
HOME PLEASURES
Walter Wilson, Character
Actor at the Columbia,
Seeks DOmeshcity.

Walter Wilson. the talented charac-
ter actor Of the Columbia Players. who
made a pronounced hit in the title role
in +-PUdd'n Head wilson and is dU-
Dlicating his success this week. has
Joined the colony Of home makers in
the company, and leased an apartment
on washington Heights
Here he and his wife, Pearl HavIin.
are building for themselves a little nest
where other members o. the company
are esteeminE It q privilege 10 be in
vited
Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are devoted
to hLs art, but they declare It a pos
tive treat TO have the opportunity OF
tasting the sweets OF home life. so sell
dom enjoyed by peop-e Of the stage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
LESS CHILD LABOR.
REPORTS INSPECTOR
During Year 136 Firms Dis
continue Employment of
Children.

During the fiscal year ended July 90.
10 ousin sss houses in the District have
discontinued the employment Of chill
dren less than sixteen yeas OF age. &C
eording 20 the annual report Of Charles
C. Estes, child labor fns 7ector, sub
nitted 70 the Commissioned today.
On July I the humber Of business
places employing children ~ 5 81, and
the number OF children employed. 80
Conditions with respect 70 the en-
pl0yment Of child labor says the re-
port have greatly improved. there be-
ing fewer violations OF the child labor
law. The number OF prosecutions IN
the Police Court during the year was
twenty, including eighteen for selling
on the street without badges. one for
incorriCibility, and one for assault.
There has been little OF no trouble with
boys selling papers etc on the streets
after 10 p. H. and 20 trouble at all
with boys entering saloons"
one hundred and dfry-one special per
mits for children TO engage In theatrical
performances were issued during the
year. The number Of badges and per
mits issued 70 newsbOys and street
venders was $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
FARCE MAKES HIT
UPON BROADWAY
Love Among the Lions" Drama
fixed by WinChelI Smith,
Amuses at the Garrick.

NEW YORK Aug 9.-Broadway Is
chUckling today, a testimonial to the
worth OF Love Among the Lions a
farCiCal romance, written by WIncheu
Smith from the story by Frank Anstey,
the English writer.
A majority OF the critics agree that
the new play, which opened at the Car
rick last night is one OF the best farces
IHat Broadway has seen in several sea
sons.
II is built around q young woman,
W1fS, yea-E-fllnE Tor excitement and no
tOTlety, agrees TO marry q romantic
ST. niger II ne VIII consent TO have the
cer'4-lony performed in a den of lions.
Jane Oaker plays the imDeriOus seeker
after uOtOriery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
DAVENPORT CHARGES
DENIED BY SHERMAN

UTICA. y. Y. Aug S--Replying TO
the statement Of State Senator Daven-
port that ne refused 10 take orders from
Vice President Sherman and conse-
quently had been opposed by him for re-
nomination. the Vice President declared
that he does net deserve chat big
sounding title" as he has never pre-
sumed TO dictate OF even suggest 70
Senator Davenport what he should do
Il don't issue orders declared the
Vice President
The Vice President E-as just returns d
from q brief vacation at Big Moose, IN
the AdirondaCks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
MITCHELL NON-ELIGIBLE.

UTICA. Y. z. Aug. 9.-Johr Mitchell,
former president OF the Miners Union.
is not eligible to the office Of governor
Of New York. because he has lived in
the State only two years whereas a
residence of five wears is essential with
this announcement here the boora for
the labor man has begun to wane-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
DOLAN'S CONDITION
MUCH IMPROVED

Thomas Dolan, who sought to Is
cape from the Juvenile Court By. leap
lng rom the second story, was reported
at Emergency Hospital today as show
ing some Improvement The man s77s-
tanned a fracture Of the skull and q
fracture Of the leg His Condition fS
yet serious, however
The man was taken before Judra
DeLacy On a complaint Of his uot6a-
that ne failed TO support his only child
While cells are being installed ia tha
court the prisoners are placed in an
upstairs room on account Of the heat
DoIan took this chance OF escape
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
DISTRICT RIFLEMEN
TOLEAVE SATURDAY

Preparations are being made for the
District rife team 10 leave Washington
on Saturday night at 7:95 o'clock for
Camp Perry, Ohio, where the annual
matches are held.
Tney win not reach the target grounds
until Sunday night and consequently
wiu go into their first match on Mon
dav morning without any prelinni nary
practice. But despite this handicap,
CAPT ". W. Cooksou IS expecting the
team TO keep up its past standard OF
excellence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09

ana first shot for yea ago. when
Capt D c. McDousaIl, CT washington,
captured II, and the famous $500 VIM
bledOu Cue presented by the National
Ride AssC citation % Great Britain
which Serzeant Victor IL. CEeEka Won
or these three winners sulv CAPTAIN
AIcDougaI is not shoot ~ This year
the first time he has ben absent in a
half dozen years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
MRS. WARDLAW ILL,
REMOVED FROM JAIL

NEWARK, ~ J, Aug. 9.-Her health
wrecked 5y her long confinement in jail
for alleged completely in the death Of
Mrs Ocey W. N. SEead, the East
Orange bathtub victim. Mrs Virginia
WardlaET has been transferred to the
house of detention by order Of Chief
Justice Gumere5 Of the New Jersey
supreme court
Also awaiting trial on the same charge
are MS Wardiaw's sisters, Mrs Mary
Snead and Mrs Caroline 3. Martin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
ACCUSED ROBBERS SUBMIT.

LONDON, Ky, Aug 9-FrancIs Gil
reath and Charles Walker, charged with
robbinE mountain poStoffces. are prison
ers in jail here today, after having been
STAYED into submission after 2. week ~
siege in the mountain region A posse
managed 10 keep them going away from
food or drink Tor sewers says.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
POSTAL DELEGATES
TALK IMPROVEMENT

Twelve men from various parts OF
the country are In Washington today
discussing improvements IN the postal
service at the Postoffce Department
Each IS an assistant superintendent OF
the division Of salaries and allowances
The conference was called at the per
sOuaI instiEation Of Postmaster General
Hitchcock. who viii meet them tOmOr-
rev. Mr.. Hitchcock IS today in Beverly
II consultation with the President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
.COSMOS-VaudeviIIe.

A strong feature Of this weeks bin
a. the Cosmos IS the engagement Of
Gertrude Van Dyck and Ray Fern, IN
enc Of the most pleasing vocal offerings
ever presented in this city. This act
consists Of two sprightly duets, a new
popular song by M Fern, and a dainty
waltz song and bits Of Faust by Miss
Van Dyck The act has a comedy I'm
ish which IS both novel and pleasing
Another act that has special merit Is
the work Of the 8IizUa0 japanese aero
batic juEElers and baIancers- Z 7. Ap-
peIby-, who replaces Ed Lenuox. the
paTodist, proved 10 be a performer Of
no mean ability. Others on the bin in
ClUde the CampbeIls in a hod-e-podge
OF musical nonsense and eCcentricities.
Dan Auiumbys an Australian comedian
with some typical English songs Bates
and Anderson, in character work and
fnpeTSouatiOns; the little Coincidence
Florence AascOte, who is known as a
miniature Irene Franklin. and Cold
rich O'Brlens the minstrel whose tenor
voice IS heard in pdrOdies and ballads
Two reels OF motion pictures close the
bill. which pleased a large audience dur
ing the afternoon and evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09
ROMANTIC DRAMA
At THE COLUMBIA
Performance of Soldiers of
Fortune" Received With
Enthusiasm.

If Richard Harding Davis. when he
wrote Soldiers Of Fortune" had only
directed that some one wave an Ameri-
can nag before the curtain descending
on the last act the enthusiasm Of the
audience at the Columbia last night
would have known no limit As It was,
the performance by the Columbia
Players was approved in a mo- lemon
stative manner.
Romantic TO a degree, the drama also
affords opportunity for playing upon the
strings Of patriotic pride The spectacle
OF a staIvart American engineer. back
ed by two or three companions also
endowed with nativity in the
States" licking south American
revolutiOnists INTO a state OF wholesome
respect fC- a real government, is cal
cuiated 10 tickle the pride Of the engi-
neer's feIIow-ciJizens in a pleasant sort
OF way
Then there Is the girl. American too.
Of course The younger daughter. Un-
afraid Of her fathers millions, and with
Just a dash OF the ''tombOy'' spirit for
doing things IN her. she is more than
III for d share in the tempest in the
teapot, and. after each has dared for
the other in danger, they inevitably
contract to fight the battle Of life to-
Eether-
Taxes Players Capacity.
Considered strictly as stock com
pauy effort, the performance Of Sol
dIers Of Fortune enraiIed unusually
heavy burdens upon the company. The
large number OF speaking parts for men
necessitated the addition Of several new
names to the cast Little fault VIII be
found with the selections made.
In other ways roo. the requirements
OF the play are more rigorous than has
been the case in the majority OF the
offerings OF the Columbia Players
Action. and lots OF II. is the key 10
Soldiers Of Fortune" and Il must be
said that the players have not Yet
struck the gait which must be main
tanned With allowances for the first
night however. IL is not to be doubted
but that the play VIII move in more
lively fashion IN the other performances
OF the week
Triumph For Wilson.
Walter Wilson. among the men Of the
cast, was exceptional IN the animation
and dash with which he entered into
the role Of McWilliams. The perfor-
ance was a triumph for this actor and
showed HIN ct the best advantage. /
Everett BUtterield likewise, as Captain (
Stuart, die excellent work. Pau Nc /
AIlister was cast as Robert Clay, mining 1
engineer
Washington obtained its second
glimpse Of Miss Blanche Hall, the new
leading woman. IN the role OF Hone
LanEnam. Miss Hall. first played this
character with Robert EdesOn- Ger
tainly she was distinctive last evening 1
BY the readiness and ease with which 4
~ played
tss Florence Huntington was most
cha -uning 70 look upon IS Alice Lang
ham, while Miss Emelie Melville at
tanned her customary success aSf
Madame Alvarez Others in the large
cast appeared IN a capable manner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09

YFOmen's regular soc triple Dor
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q good assortment Of fash
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-09

ChfIdren's Muslin Night Gowns
With tucked yoke and rufffe
around neck and sleeves Sizes
up 90 II years Sale 0na
price EON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

William Is. Webster of South Paris,
formerly of Bangor, committed suicide
in Il Boston hotel Monday afternoon by
shooting through the head He went to
that city about week ago to be treated
believed that i'll health caused him to end
his life. Mr.. Webster was born in Ban
gor and spent his early life there, re-
moving to Lewiston about 10 years ago
to accept a position in that city Until
recently he was connected with the Oscar
Holway Co., wholesale flour dealers, and
was highly regarded by all who knew
him. Mr.. Webster was A years of age.
widow and daughter in South Paris,
six brothers and two sisters, Edwin z.
of Auburn, Andrew T. of Boston, Herbert
of VeaZic Donald Of Portland, Daniel
and John =. of Bangor, Mrs. Harold l .
Hodge and Miss Caroline Webster of
Bangor. survive.
According to one of Dangers most
prominent lumbermen, James M. Nc
Nulty. about one-third the usual lum-
Der cut will be made on the East and
West branches Of the Penobscot this
winter This is computing for all con-
Germs outside of the Great Northern.
The past summer has seen a hard
lumber market. with low prices, and
the operators are holding back. Two
OF three mills were burned early in
the season and the stocks Of logs left
on hand These are among the rea-
sons for the decrease in the cut. Mr.
McNulty states that more men have
applied to him for work in the woods
since the last of August than during
the corresponding period of five years.
1t is believed that the steam mills will
keep on saving just as long as river
conditions permit, for they have many
orders on hand. River shipments will
probably continue until the river
freezes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-10
NEW YORK.

Albany. ~ ", Nov. 9.-On Jan. !!
next, in John A. Dix, New York state
will have what it has not had since tho
election of Roswell p. Flower in 1897
Democratic governor. The new chicl
executive will have A Legislature safe
~ Democratic in both branches and
Democratic associates in the Nariou+
state offices. One of the most import
ant duties IF the new Legislature viii
be to elect a successor to United
States Senator Cnauncey NJ. DepcW
whose term will expire on March !;
next. Alton Il. Parker. ex-chief iudg
of the court of appeals. Edward NJ
Shepard. Thomas NJ. Osborne and .fOh.l
g. Stancltield. are among the names
suggested here today as possible can
ddates.
According to returns at present
available the Senate will have 80 Dem
"crats. 20 Republicans and one indie
pendent Republican, 26 votes being no.
cesssarv to control. The last Senate had
8. Republicans and IS Democrats.
Seventy-six members are needed Z
control the Assembly. The Democrats
elected 81 and the Republicans g.. Tn
last Assembly numbered 81 Republi-
cans, "a Democrats. one United Clti-
zon League member and ono elected
by the Independence League.
Mr.. Dix's plurality is approximately
$1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-10
IOWA..

Des Moines. Ia, Nov. 9.--Retufns
from 81 counties out of 80 in Iowa to-
night show that the Republicans yes
terday elected 10 congressman. and tho
entire state ticket. headed by Governor
d. r. Carroll. The latters plurality
probably will reach 5000. s.s.3 = VI.
The Democrats elected I. S. Pepper to
Congress from the I'd District but late
returns indicate that Congressman G.
y. Haugen, Progressive Republican.
Won in The ath District. He claims =
plurality az 1903 votes. Democratic
Chairman Conpors declared that the
official count would be necessary.
The Legislature is safely Hepubli-
can, with a majority Of so on joint bal
lot. The Progressive Republicans claim
that they will control the party caucus
by 20 votes. This Legislature will
choose man to succeed Senator Dol
liver. deceased. - k,tgr-s4.o'a-,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-10
Confidence at 0rono for
Game with bowdoin.
Maine Night, Big Event Of
Year, Friday Evening.
President Elect Alley Will Arrive
Nov. 20--0ther News.

brono Me-. Nov. 4.-(SpeclaD.- IN"
Varsity football squad is putting III
week of hard practice in preparation
for the Bowdoin game Saturday. TINS
is Names last game for the season
and the team will put forth every effort
to close the season with a victory
The team came out Of the Colby
game in splendid physical condition.
talcs. the Varsity center, being the
only man who is off the squad. Coach
Wingard was much pleased with the
work of the team last Saturday ana
expressed the belief that the men
would give a good account Of them
selves in the game with BoWdoin.
Maine night, the greatest night in all
the wear for University of Maine men,
is to be next Friday evening. Every
indication points to one of the largest
crowds in the history of the college.
The alumni are already beginning 10
arrive on the campus. The BoWdoln
game on Saturday will also call many
back Maine night will be held in
the gymnasium this year, instead of in
the chapel as formerly. Only the stu
dent body and alumni will be allowed
on the floor. All ladies and visitors
are to be given seats in the balcony.
Hon. w. r. Pattangall of Waterviile
will preside and fine list of speakers
has been arranged.
President elect Robert j. Alley, I'm.
D.. IL. D.. will arrive on the campus
Nov. 20. He will be accompanied by
Mrs. Alley and they will Immediately
occupv the presidents house. DR.. Alley
viii, not assume office until Dec. 1.
The ladies of the Round Taole gave
the first of series of college teas III
the club room of the library from 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-10
WISCONSIN,.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 9.-The So
cal Democratic party achieved a not
able victory in yesterdays election by
electing Victor l.. Berger to represent
Wisconsin in the national Congress
from the fifth district. Berger will
have the distinction of being the first
Social Democrat to sit in Congress.
Complete unofficial returns place his
plurality at 2SS. They also swept Mil
waukee county, electing their county
ticket from top to bottom.
The Socialists elected one senator
and II assemblymen from Milwaukee
county.
The Republicans elected a LaFollette
Legislature and their entire state
ticket. The Republican state central
committee claims at least eight votes
in the Legislature for LaFollette on
joint. ballot, which is safe majority.
Eight Republican congressman, one
Democrat and one Socialist Democrat
were elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-10
Democrats Claim Majority Of 80 in National House
ALSO Assert That New Legislatures Will Add
Several Democratic SenatorS..-FeW States
Still in Doubt,--ReturnS Coming Slowly.
THE NEXT HOUSE.

Chicago. Nov. 9.--The makeup of the
cd Congress will include Democrats
225: Republicans 1874; Socialist 1.
Doubtful /. Total 391. Majority of
House, 1876. Democratic majority in
House 30.
Complete returns on the election Of
representatives i'm Congress indicate
that the Democrats will have work.
ing majority of 30 in the next House.
The number of Democrats elected to
Congress, according to the latest I'M
official returns, is 225.
The Republican representation will
he lG4 or 165, or eight seats less than
the Democrats now have in the 61st
Congress.
The 18th Pennsylvania district
which is represented in the 61st Con-
sress by Republican, is in doubt.
The 18th Pennsylvania district also
normally Republican is likewise doubt
full. The official count will be neces-
sary to determine the result.
Absolute confidence is not felt in the
returns for some of the Wisconsin dis
tricts, and it is not impossible that the
official figures will change the totals
| of the two parties. The 9Th Wisconsin
district is claimed by Victor l.. Berger
Socialist Henry f. Cochems, the Re-
publican candidate, does not concedc
Berger's election, and recount may
be necessary to decide the election.
Congressional gains were made by
| the Republicans and Democrats in the
following states and districts.