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The Washington times., 1910-03-02
OBALDIA EDUCATED
IN UNITED STATES

Senior Jose Domingo de Obaldia. Presl-
dent 70 Panama was born at David,
Panama. on January 80, 1915. His father
was a prominent man in that country
and served as president Of Colombia
from 1854 to 1851. He was educated in
the United States.
For severet years before the estab-
lishment on the Panama Republic Senior
Obaldia was . prominent figure In polit-
ical life in Colombia.
Senior Obaldia vas appointed governor
OF the Department Of Panama IN 1900
and he filled that office In November.
1905, when Panama declared her indie
pendence. In 1904 president Amador
appointed him minister to the United
states. Three years later, while Presi-
dent Amador was visiting Europe and
the United states, Senior Obaldia served
as President pro tenn for six months.
gaining great popularity He won the
support of the liberal and conservative
parties. with the result that he was
elected President in July. 1885.
President Obaldid was one of the
wealthiest men In the republic. and his
plantations were numerous and extern
sive He was twice married and left
a widow and several children. He was
q leading member OF the Commercial
ard International clubs at Panama He
was a loyal friend 10 American interests
IN Panama and he did all in his power
10 assist the United states Government
IN prosecuting canal work
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
LAD Of NINE YEARS
HELPS THE POLICE
Amateur Sherlock Holmes
Detects Rider of Alleged
Stolen Horse.

II the-e ever was a boy who showed
early traits Of developing into a real.
sure-enough Sherlock Holmes detective.
he is nine-year-oId Henry Franklin At
least, that's what the police OF the
Eleventh precinct, Anacostia. think
A message came TO the station last
Sunday requesting the police TO assist
in locating Thurman Brown, a fifteen
-year-old colored boy, who had disap-
peared from his guardians home in
Surrattsville. Nd No trace was found
Of the boy until yesterday, when sec
ond message was received over the tele-
phone stating that the lad had returned
to Surrattsville, stolen white horse be-
longing % his guardian, and started in
the direction of Washington.
Sergeant Mike" Ready was taking
the message, while young Franklin
stood on the outside Of the station, ca
gerly listening through the open win
dow 10 the message a s Ready repeated
il. Il was Henry's chance TO distin-
guish himself and he intended making
the most Of il.
He started down the street keeping a
sharp watch for a negro boy on \ white
horse, and continued in the direction OF
the road leading from SUrrattSv1le
Half an hour later his efforts were re-
warded. Coming down the road on q
big white horse, was a cOlOred boy
Henry lost no time in getting back e
the station.
Mr. Policeman" ne shouted. running
up TO the desk sergeant. There's thai
coIored boy YOU all want"
Ready went out and brought the boy
and horse to the station, and detained
him until the arrival Of his guardian
He won't have a chance to do thi!
again" aid the guardian as ne left thu
station rouse. I'm going 10 put hin
in the House OF Correction FOR a few
years, or until he learns to behave him
self"
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
ABOUT HYOMEI
A Bottle Costs Only so Cents
AComPIete Outfit Including
Inhaler $1.00.

When Fyomei Is guaranteed 70 cure
catarrh or your money back. what is
your ans Ter2
Are YOU satisfied with your condition.
or do you wan 10 rid yourself forever
OF vile catarrh. with its humiliatinc
symptoms. such rs hawking. splitting,
blowing. and bad breathe
Hyonlei is a simple. antiseptic medi-
cine, THAI you breathe through a small
pocket inhaler over Lhs parts affected.
Il is made OF Australian eucalyptus
mixed with other germ killing and men,
hrane soothing an-iseptics-
Get a com plete oUt1t today. II only
costs SI00. and contains everything
necessary 70 cure any ordinary case OF
catarrh. Extra bottles. If needed. SOC.
Hyomei Is the best remedy in the
world for sore throat. coughs and colds.
Group and bronchitis. II gives wonder
ful relief in Two minutes. For sale by
druggists everywhere ana BY Henry Ev-
ans. who guarantees f.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Notice to Fat Women

Presumably you SpCw, ladies. that the
proper caper nowaday is lines Curves
are passe. You have got to take of
your fat. This must be done in one Of
three ways. BY dieting, by exercises, or
by means o. Marmola Prescription Tab
let's The two former viii keep you busy
for months and punish YOU pretty Sc
verely, the latter will cost YOU 20 cents
AT the druggists The tablets will not
make any alteration in your diet neCes-
sary, and yet in all probability, before
YOU have used UP one case, you VIII be
losing from y TO is ounces Of fat a day.
Which method do you like the best2
II Won fancy this pleasant method of
getting OF the fat, see your druggist
Instantly, or else write the MarmCla
Co 2Sl Farmer Bldg, Detroit, Mich,
to send Won case by mail. These cases
contain so generous a quantity of tablets
that thp treatment is very economical.
II is. also. gui.e harmless, for the tab
lets are made exactly in accordance with
the famous Marmola Prescription.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
COMPANY PROMISES
DOUBLETRACK LINE
Residents of Congress;
Heights Today Are Dis
cuSSing Announcement.

Residents OF Congress Heights are
discussing with interest today the pros
poets for a double track car line.
Tho railroad company has signified
IT'S intention of replacing the present
one-track system. and viii begin the
work within the next year. A new
schedule viii be put into effect ard
cars will probably be run from Congress
Heights 70 the heart Of the city with
out change.
Announcement that the much-sought-
for double-track system is a thing Of
the near future was made by Chairman
W. W. Price and Milton J. FHlius at
the meeting OF the Congress Heights
Improvement Association in the town
hall last night.
At this meeting Valentine Walker re-
ferred 70 the efforts that are being
made looi,ing to the reclamation Of the
Anacostia fats, and he urged that the
association place itself on record as
favoring heartily the plan OF Senator
Gallinger TO secure an appropriation of
r 81 900 600 for the contamination Of this
project The association Endorsed Sen
ator GaIIinger's efforts and Secretary
Jones was directed to so inform the
chairman of the Senate District Com
mittee-
Milton J. FiIlius preached the matter
Of petitioning the Washington Gas
Light Company 10 extend the gas mains
10 Congress Heights, matter that re-
ceived the unanimous Endorsement OF al
present
The chairman appointed a committee
TO visit the officials Of the gas Ign;
company and ascertain what can be
- done toward providing gas light Tor the
suburb. Edward J. Newcomb spoke IN
favor Of having the school reservation
at Congress Heights improved and a
suitable playground brought into eN-
istence thereby. After several mem
bers had approved this plan the subject
was referred 10 the committee having
jurisdiction in the matter
Mr. Newcomb. referring TO the pro-
posed extension Of the water mains tc
Congress Heights, told the associaIor
that $4,000 was the sum allotted II
the District appropriation bill follow
Ing its report from conference.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
COMETS APPROACH
EXCITING CHINESE
Literature Is Distributed
Through Empire to Allay
Popular Fear.

Nowhere IN the world is the approach
of Halley's Comet regarded with 50
much interest as il Is IN China, accord
ing TO reliable reports received by mis-
sionary societies here. Chinese officials
and missionaries are preparing against
its unheralded appearance 10 the igno-
rant and superstitious millions in the
Celestial Empire. Every precaution IS
being taken TO give the Chinese full
information concerning the coming
event in order that possible disorders
may be prevented.
Reports from the Christian Literature
Society Of China show that OrganiZa-
ton has prepared thousands Of posters,
containing descriptions and pictures OF
the comet. These are being distributed
al over China and are being eagerly
read by the Chinese. The pictures axe
made from q drawing showing the
comet at its last appearance. IN looo,
and from a famous tapestry made III
the eleventh 'tuTy.
A member y. he Christian Litera-
ture Society writes that when he IN
I formed Chinese officials In interior
provinces Of the approach of the comet
they manifested the keenest interest.
mingled with apprehension for the pos
sible effect IL might have on the masses.
The danger of the situation IS IN
/ creased by the fact that the Chinese
are dll~duN III d must uneasy No.
/ Posters that have recently been distrib-
! uted throughout the empire contain the
/ statement that the foreign powers are
| prepa riug TO divide China and that an
attacking force Of French soldiers,
numbering $1,000. is almost ready 70 be-
gin hostilities. The authorship OF these
stories has not been discovered. but the
Chinese government is considerably per
/ turbed over the effect they are prOduc-
ing
/ II Ha1leys comet should appear un-
/ announces In the sky, the missionaries
| and offcis.s think uprisings would fol
/ low Immediately. BY spreading broad
] cast the literature and posters OF the
| Christian Literature Society the officials
I hope 10 prevent any such occurrence.
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
Panama'S President Sue
cumbs After Four Days
Illness.
CARLOS MENDOZA
ASSUMES OFFICE
Angina Pectoris, With Complica-
tons, Cause of UneXpect-
81 Demise.

PANAMA, March 2.-The Panama re-
public is in deeu mourning today. Flags
are floating at half-mast throughout the
country. Amusement places are closed,
and church bells in all the cities have
been tolled because of the death of
President Obaldia late yesterday after
noon.
Angina pectoris. complicated by liver,
kidney. and brain affection, caused his
death, after an illness Of four days
The President was first attacked on
Friday. February 20 by severe pans
about the heart, but as these readily
yielded 10 treatment for the time being
no apprehe nsion was felt until yester-
day afternoon, when a relapse came on
suddenly, and despite the efforts of the
corps OF physicians in attendance upon
him the executive died three hours
later.
The Presidents death was quite un-
expected, and the announcement caused
great excitement in the city. Drs-
PreciadO and NelaSquez called in con-
sultation several Of the best known
physicians in the city, including Dr.
Gorgas, chief of the sanitary depart
ment of the Panama Canal Zone, and
Drs. Boyd and Obarrio, Of St Thomas
Hospital.
Every known remedy 70 stimulate the
falling heart action was applied, but
without success. The President sank
gradually and died without a word q
the members of his family or physicians
who were at his bedside when the enc
came.
The fatal heart trouble first attacked
President Obaldia about twenty years
ago, but until last Friday there had
been no recurrence Of the trouble
Within thirty minutes after the Ofhcia
announcement of the Presidents dealt
had been made DR.. Carlos A Mendoza
| second Wee President, assumed th'
/ presidency
By a coincidence The death Of FRS
| Vice President Arrange, on May 10, 1909
| also was due to an affection of the heart
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
POLICE DRAGGING
FOR GLENN LOOT
Hope TO Recover More Jew.
elry Stolen From Mrs.
Douglass Forrest.

In the hope OF recovering another box
Of 5evelrv stolen from the apartment Of
Mrs. Douglass Forrest by Georga Glenn,
who claims he threw II overheard police
Of the harbor precinct continued today
70 drag the Potomac at the foot Of
Thirteen-and-a-half street.
One box containing several hundred
dollars worth Of jewelry was hshed out
Of the river yesterday. Glenn has told
exactly where he threw the other box
overheard. and the police hope TO re-
cover IL today
eileen. who was held for the action OF
the grand jury in the Police Court yes
terday. has told the detectives how he
disposed of most OF the loot Wnlcn ne
obtained in Washington during the last
few months and much Of the stolen
property has been recovered by the po-
lice
The Washington times., 1910-03-02
PREPARING RESORT
FOR COMING SEASON
Many Improvements Being Made
at Charlberlin Hotel at
Old Point. Va.

T Alex Baxter for many years
with the Chamberlin Hotel, Of Old
Point, Va, has been appointed manager
OF the White sulphur Springs, on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
This resort is being practically remod-
eled, and wOrkmen are engaged in put
ting IL IN condition for The season be
ginning June 70
The ground and buildings Will be illu-
minated with electric lights. ana under
the direction of 4 landscape artist and
engineer the grounds viii be beautiied.
A golf course and tennis court viii be
constructed. and q casino built Popular
prices, which have been the rule al this
place, will prevail
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10

Members Of the royal household, the
ministers, their wives, and high officers
of state. all in brilliant uniforms, were
gathered around the court. General Sir
John D. P. French, with the headquar-
ters staff. stood surrounded by a troop
Of Horse Guards in their red tunics and
breastpIates Of polished steel.
From the windows Of Marlborough
House, Immediately opposite. the Duke
Of Cornwall, the young heir TO the
throne. the younger princes and Princess
Mary watched the ceremony
The heralds having concluded their
duties, the officers at arms, chief Of
whom is the Duke or Norfolk, the
hereditary Earl Marshal and Chief But
1er Of England, took their places on the
balcony, forming the great heraldtc COM
pany. None wore mourning. this having
been removed for the occasion. Sir Al
fred Scott Scott-Gatty, Garter Principal
Eng-at-Arms, with the Duke Of Nor
folk and two officers bearing the slaves
Of Office, stepped to the front Of the bal
conv, and, in q voice which could be
heard across the court and in the
streets adjoining, read the proclamation,
while great throngs stood uncovered in
q drizzing rain The duke and Sir Al
fred then called for three cheers for
the King. and the people responded with
almost deafening hurrahs. which were
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10

shelving the whole question until nexI
year. The new Eng was an asstduous
attendant on the recent Parliamentary
debates, and doubtless IS thoroughly
versed In ell the aspects OF the qnes-
ton In any case. ii is expected tha1
the Parliamentary recess viii be ex-
tended until the middle Of June
It is said that the Duke OF Connaught
IN accordance with the desire OF King
Edward. viii succeed Earl Grey as Gov
ernor General Of Canada II IS also sale
that Queen Marys brothers. the DUKE
Of Teck and the Princes Francis a-no
Alexander OF Teck. viii shortly receive
the title Of royal highness-
Proclamation of the Heralds.
sha-uIv az the stroke OF 8 thi. morn
ing four heralds arrayed N meoia5Vai
uniforms OF scarlet, heavily braided Win
gold. mounted the balcony Of Ffiary
Court. AZ ST. Jarnes's Palace, Where
Queen Victoria presented herself TO the
people on the opening OF her memorable
reign. and blew a fanfare through tneir
long silver trumpets.
The precincts of the palace by TINS
time were crowded with great mass
Of people, many of whom could OBTAIN
only a glimpse of the proceedings. me
balconies and roofs of the ancient palace
which had been draped with red cloth
were reserved for notable persons al Oh
whom were IL the deepe,e mourning
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10
silenced only by the temperance Of the

siIenced only by the temperance Of the
heraIds, who sounded another fanfare
The last note hardly had died away
when the band Of the Coldstream
Guards, which had taken up a position
in the square, struck up God Save the
King" The young princes from their
point OF vantage in the windows OF
Marlborough House stood with their
hands at salute and the officers and
troops stood at attention
Guns Boom Salute, People Sing.
AS the national anthem was concluded
the first gun Of the battery in ST. Ja1aess g
Park belched forth a royal salute, and
the people in the square and streets at
the same moment took Up the refrain OF
s1Gt,d Save the King" This was prob
s,bly the most impressive part OF the
ceremony. the ferveut singing Of the
crowds. which first reached those in the
balcony as q hum. growing in volume
as more and more singers joined IN. while
at minute intervals the guns half
6rouned the chorus Meanwhile the
roval standard had been hoisted over
Marlborough House, indicating that the
Ring was in the royal residence, and
flags on the public Offices throughout
the city were raised to the mastheads.
The royal standard on Buckingham
palace alone remained at halfmast
THE Duke OF Norfolk and Sir Alfred
Scott Scott-Gatty. the officers Of state
and Others OF the company in FTiary
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10

Continued from first page
ter Of people who would otherwise be
thrown out Of work by closing. and this
viii be carried out The King issued
another letter, in which he said: ''Know-
ing SO well the feelings Of my beloved
father, : an sure that It would be con-
ua-y TO his wishes that there should be
any interruption to the enjoyment Of
the public during the Whitsuntide holi-
day. 7 therefore hope that the general
mourning viii not prevent my people
from taEng the usual advantage Of the
various opportunities afforded them for
the coming days
The Parliamentary Situation.
Whether ST the outset Of his reign and
while still suffering from the shock Of
bereavement King George should be
compelled 10 shoulder the heavy respon-
sibiEty Of deciding between the opposing
political parties on the vexed question OF
the veto OF the House Of Lords Is a mat
ter which Premier Asquith must now
settle
All the ministers are again assembled
IN London, and there IS z. strong feeling
among the moderate men in favor Of
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10
FINANCE DISTRICT HALTS
Mourning for Englsnd's King
Seen on All Sides.

EaIfrasted tags IN the financial district
proclaimed the mourning for England
1ezd King yesUsrdzy In Cedar, wall
Broad and the other streets II that busy
centre mourning symbols were seen On al
sides TIE banking house OF J. ?. Morgan
& Co. not only showed hags at halrrnast
but was draped IL black TIE fags On the
sub-Treasury and other government build
ings were also hsItmeSted-
The Liverpool Cotton Exchange cableo us
thanks yesterday 70 tire New York COTTON
Exchange fer the messages OF sympathy
2 w Inelas, chairman Of the London STOCK
Exchange, sent cable messages OF thanks 70
President Charles 4 Eadeau Of the Con-
scltdated Stock Exchange and also 70 the
New York curb market J. Edward SIM
mons, president OF the Chamber or con-
rce-ce, received q message OF thanks from
Stanley Nachin. chairman Of the council OF
taE London Chamber OF Commerce
The Canadian Society was 10 have held
reception az Delnonicos this evening TO us
retiring president, Dr- John j ManPhee'
but II has been indefinitely postponed be-
e~2se es sas aeata OF King Edward
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10

London, May a.-Ir Mr.. Roosevelt adheres
to his travelling programme he will arrive
in London on May Is. The decision TO hold
King Edwards funeral on May 20 Will,
however preclude the possibility OF the for
mer President delivering his Rorlanes lect-
ure on May Is. II is hoped at Oxford Uni
versity that an arrangement can be made
for postponenent Of the lecture until AFTER
the funeral.
II Mr.. Roosevelt is IN London on the day
OF the funeral he will be expected TO at
tend 1t, but the question has already arisen
as TO what his status would be on that oc-
casion- He could hardly be treated as
private individual. and the public would
certainly expect him TO have place among
the notable persons. The press repeats tho
suggestion that the American government
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10

Court remained in their places until the
people turned toward Marlborough
House and renewed their cheers for the
King, a glimpse Of whom was caught
as he stood at the window with Queen
Mary at his side 4 moment later his
majesty lowered the blind.
Besides the heraldic officers, the mem
bers OF the Cabinet, who had hurr1edly
returned from their holidays abroad;
DIPLOMATS, including the American Am
bassador, Whitelaw Reid, and the en-
bassy staff. and others, including J. Pier
pont Morgan, watched the proceedings
from the balcony The officials Of the
new Kings household, Lords Rosebery.
Crewe and Morley and a few others. at
the invitation of King George, witnessed
the ceremony from Marlborough House,
a scaffolding having been erected behind
the wall which shuts out view Of the
grounds from the street which separates
St. James's Palace and the residence
which the King occupied while he was
the Prince of Wales.
HeraIds Enter the City.
The popular demonstration at an end,
the Earl Marshal and his attendants
proceeded to the Ambassadors Court,
whence they drove to Charing Cross and
thence to the City Of London to read the
proclamation to the people at the desig-
mated points. The route to the City was
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10
a WORLDWIDE TRIBUTE
Flags Rise TO Mastheads n
Honor Of King George.

Berlin. Nay e-The death Of King e.
zs-d --as announced IL the Rsichstss to-
CAV bv Count Schverin. the president TIE
--e- be-s OF the Cabinet and ot the Sunoes-
-z-- we're also present in the chamber.
~ rose % their feet ard remained stand
t-z as rhe count described the deep emotion
@el- - The whole German people over the
5ez-h q the British ruler On behalf OF
ne Re.chs-ag he said he wished 70 express
condolences . the Emperor Germany, he
SAD shared with the whole civilized world
ne zo--ov thar weighed heavily upon rhe
P-trlsh rarlo-
Paris Nay s-The Minister Of Marine has
ordered thar al ships Of the French navy
cz--v their tags a. helf-nast until after
~ funeral Of King Edward
Toxic Nav s-The International Press
ASSOCIATION Of Japan adopted z, resolution
-o-6ay expressing Us profound sense Of loss
o -he vncle world. especially 70 Japan,
trough the cecezse Of his Hlust-tous
--a7esrv. King Edward. the peacemaker Of
-s-io1s
The city : - deep mourning TIE elec-
t-sc -z-s are Tying The Cnlon Jack ard the
g.s-ne Sun crossed and bound with Grape
Similar displays are made from Buildings
- the principal streets Ambassador
cEr.er zras rhe first 70 call 81 the British
E-hassv % express his condolences.
Seoul May s-Au pubic festivals have
beer suspended here. The death Of King
Eeuvsrc hss called forth many sympathetic
errressto.s
Gibraltar, Nay s--Tle American cruiser
,-eu, york 1o.-e6 rhe British ws-ships to
cay = : royal salute following the procla-
--grior Of the accession &C E,ng George V.
New-York tribune., 1910-05-10
NEW KING GREETED

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