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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
MANUAL COURSE
FOR GRADE PUPILS
Carpentry, Plumbing, and
Printing Will Be
Taught.
and

Provision for young men who wish 60
learn a trade while IN the grade schools
viii be made by school officials II an APP
preparation for additional manual train
ing teachers Is granted by Congress
The first announcement OF the purpose
for which this item IS 10 be expended,
If granted, was made public today by
p NJ Hughes. assistant superintendent
OF schools
The experiment is to be tried in the
new building 70 be erected at Wiscon-
sin avenue and Thirty-secOnd street
northwest, on the site OF the present
High Street School
The idea IS 20 have a special course
for the seventh and eighth grades. in
which fully one-half Of the pupils
time viii be given 70 the learning OF
the rudimeuts OF some trade. as car
pentry, plumbing. printing, and others.
The work Of removing the furniture
from the old High Street School. pre-
paratOry 10 tearing down the historic
structure for the new manual training.
was begun today The new building
VIII be erected under an appropriation
Of S42. 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
CARDINAL GIBBONS
OPENS BIG FAIR
Ten Days Function at St. Stephens
Expected TO Pay a
Debt.

The first fair given by St Stephens
Catholic Church in sixteen years was
opened last night by Cardinal Gibbons
The cardinal made his appearance
shortly before O'Clock, and made an
address. in which he praised the work
OF the pastor and the women OF the
parish
Accompanying the Car5inaI were Dr
George DOugherty, Of the Catholic J-nI-
versity; the Rev Father Paul Griffith
\ St AugUstine's Church, and the Rev
tather James O'COnnOr, assistant rector
4 ST. Stephens.
The fair IS for the benefit Of a church
debt, and VIII continue ten DAYS Vari-
Jus well-knOwn Washington choIrs VIII
furnish music each evening Monday
VIII be Hibernians' nigh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
FARMERS IGNORANT.
SAYS DR.. WILEY
Country Folk Would Live Longer,
Chemist Declares, If They
Knew Sanitary Laws.

The Public Health as the Greatest
Of Our National Resources was the
subject of an address by Dr. Harvey
" Wiley, chief Of the Bureau Of Chem
tstTy, before the Christ Church Parish
Club, IN Potomac Savings Bank Build
ms, Georgetown, last night
Dr. Wiley said that one Of the most
amazing facts determined By statistic
fans is that the farmer dies at a far
earlier axe than the city-bred man The
only explanation Of this he said, Is the
fact that the American farmer knows
nothing OF sanitation, and does not
want 10, as he is satisfied 10 do things
the way his father did
The farmer has stood stiu for fifty
years. said Dr. Wiley He and his
family ought to ou-distance the city
man IN years. strength. and vitality
But he doesn't. because he is blind 10
modern scientific knowledge
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

lowed to Drydock With Side
and Aft Battered by Nitro
glycerin Gelatine.

FORT MCNRoE. Va, Nov 16--Fur-
Their examination shows the monitor
Puritan was damaged Tuesday night 70
a greater extent than naval authorities
expected could result from ''uncondned''
explosives
They had made arrangements 10 turn
the vessel over TO the naval militia at
the conclusion OF the experiments
NitrOEIycerin geIatine was placed in two
charges Of 200 pounds. one against the
aft turret and the other against the
side. The FIRST eNp-ysion cracked the
side plate Of the turret, eight inches
thick, and caused a depression Of about
eight inches The second caused more
damage. and tugs We're hastily sum-
moued 20 tow the vessel 10 dry dock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
OUT Of HOSPITAL
SHE ASKS DIVORCE
Mrs Lewis Says Three
Years Abuse Was
Enough.

Making allegations that her husband
had treated her bTuJally, and that she
had been forced TO so 10 a hospital for
i've weeks, Mrs Anna /. Lewis today
hled suit IN the District Supreme court
for an absolute divorce from James 7.
Lewis, bartender, of Georgetown.
Because of threats TO kill her and
terrible abuse Mrs Lewis alleges that
she has not lived with her husband
since early in September. She charges
that his cruel treatment began three
years after their marriage in October,
1904
4 rule was issued requiring Lewis 10
appear in court and show cause why he
should not pay aIimony pending the
suit
Walter c BaIderst0n represents Mrs.
Lewis in her action
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
Becnme Identihed With . Ranl-

Which offers you the highest degree Of
protection and interest Union Trust Co
18th and II SITS. pays Interest on all ac-
counts Deposits subject 70 check
Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

American Beauty Roses
GUIDES homegrown American Beauties
are The prize winners of their class
i21A F.-Advt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
CLOUDY AND COLDER
DISTRICT FORECAST
/ lurky Weather Predicted for
Two Days, With Lower
Temperatures.

Though neither rain nor snow Is
sighted by the f0recaster at the Weather
Bureau today, hc condemns Washington
O. forty-eight hours Of dismal skies and
murlcy weather.
Moderate westerly winds viii blow
today and f. borrow, but they will not
be the harbingers OF sunshine. Through
out both days. according 10 the predic-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16

The entire $4,000 stock of
furniture, household decora-
tons, hangings, exquisite
bric-a-brac, cut glass, silver
ware, clocks, and lamps at
absolute sale within the sales
rooms Of the Economy Co
Operative Society, corner 9th
and Grant Place n. W. every
morning, commencing at 10
0 o'clock a. m, and continuing
daily at same hours until en-
tire stock is disposed of.
Night sale, Wednesday night,
beginning at z o'clock.
BY direction Of the Board Of Direc-
tors Of the Economy Cooperative So
ciety. WnOm the law Compels 10 reor-
game, I wiz sell TO the highest bidders
for cash their entire stock OF desirable
and valuable household furniture and
appointments
A rare opportunity 10 purchase de-
sIra5le goods al your own price.
Goods now on view
y B--ROoms comfortable and chairs
provided for ladies.
MARCUS NOTES.
AuCtiOneer-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
MEMORIAL SERVICES
TO BE HELD BY ELKS
Charles E. Pickett and Alfred T.
Holley Will Be Among Orators
at Meeting December 4.

Memorial services VIII be conducted
by the EIks at the National Theater on
December + in honor Of the members
who have died in the last year Among
the orators viii be Charles E Pickett
and Alfred T HOIIev-
The committee having charge Of the
arrangements comprises Robert NJ Nc
" ade- Herman Richards, F. B Clark
son, F. " Whitehead, F. J. lIersheiu.
William H Lee c. F. Bright Eillirl
Santelmann, P J. Foley, and Hugh Har-
vey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
URGES SUPPRESSION
OF THE LOAN SHARK

The movement toward the suppression
Of loan sharks today has many new al
vocates because Of a strong lecture
given last night by Louis A Rosafy, OF
the Society for Savings. before the
Mems Society Of the Church OF Our
Father 8Ir. ROsafy declared that one
OF the most needed reforms Of the day
Is 20 bring the IOaui1- OF money 10
POOR people under competent authority
He indorsed the bin n = pending be
fore Congress-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
SNOW CAUSES WRECK

ALTOONA, Pa, Nov. 1s-The heavy
snow storm. which is still raging was
responsible for the Obscuring Of the
semaDhore signals and the consequent
sideswiping OF a freight train BY the
Limited on the Pennsylvania
Railroad here yesterday. No one was
Injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
DR.. NEEDHAM an EXAMINER.

Dr. Charles W Needham, former
president Of the George Washington
University. Who has been appointed ex-
amlner OF The Interstate Commerce
Commission, VIII today commence his
active duties in that office The posi-
ton carries q salary OF 5000 a year
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
General Industrial
Strike Advocated
Mine Workers Officials Would Elk.
tend Threatened Coal Field
War to Other Lines.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. ga general
strike of the miners of the bituminous
coal fields of the United States and Can
ada will be called If the mine operators
of all or any of the districts refuse to
sign contracts granting an increase of
wages, according to the declarations of
many leaders in the convention OF the
United Mine Workers of America today.
President Lewis in discussing the prop
osition of some of the leaders that the
entire delegate body should go to Toledo
next week for the wage conference with
the operators OF Ohio, Indiana and west
ern Pennsylvania, urged that wage con-
tracts should not be signed by any dis
tricts of the union until all should have
obtained from the mine operators a uni
form increase of wages
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
OMAHA BOY SAID TO HAVE
BEEN IN COLLEGE RIOT
Kendall Phillips, Student mt Dart
mouth, Mentioned In Report
10 Superintendent.

HANOVER, N. H., Jan. 26-(special Tele-
gram )-Dartmouth college circles are
aroused over the arrest OF Leland Powers,
young con of millionaire and ex-Congress-
man Powers of Massachusetts the result
OF an alleged fracus among the students
and townspeople in this aristocratic college
town. The trouble took place during a
SNOWFALL rally at Hanover college. The
superintendent, in giving the names of
those who were present and who partc-
pated in the affair, mentions Kendall
Phillips OF Omaha. He has not been ar
rested and is not in any way held ac-
countable for the trouble. In fact, there
is some doubt as to whether he was really
present at the time of the trouble. He is
a very popular student at Dartmouth. The
Boston Journals version OF the riot is that
1t was sehoolboy affair 1t deplores the
arrest of Powers.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
Benkleman Editor
Has Romance
W. G. Israel, Publisher of News
Chronicle, Marries Nurse Who
Saved Life.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 26,-(Special TeIe-
gram)-saved from the grave by the tender
hands of woman, Will c. Israel, q news
paper man Of Benkelman, Neb., lived to
win her love. and make her his wife The
bride was Miss Selma Nixon and the we'd
ding ceremony took place at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Hutchings.
About year ago while visiting in Kansas
City Mr.. Israel was taken seriously i'll and
entered a sanitarium. After many weeks
OF care the nurse won the affections of her
patient and slowly brought him back to
health Israel, freed from the affliction of
disease. quickly succumbed to the little
love god and pursued an ardent courtship.
When he returned to his home he carried
with him the promise of Miss Nixon that
she would be his wife.
Mr.. Israel is the editor and proprietor Of
the News-Chronicle at Benkelman.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
Germany Does
Not Seek Delay
in Tariff Matter
Reply to United States Said to Be Re-
fusal to Stay Application Of
General Duties.

BERLIN, Jan. 28.-The reply Of the For
eight office TO the request of the United
States that the application OF Germany 8
general tariff to American imports be de-
ferred until March 81 is understood to be
a nonacceptance of the suggestion for
delay.
The reply which will be dispatched to
Washington Immediately will, however.
represent that the German government
feels that no obstacles to a complete
agreement exist that cannot be overcome
by February Z, the date on which the gem
eral schedules would apply automatically.
The note, the tone of which is described
as being most friendly, points out how
highly desirable 1t is from the German
standpoint that the tariff question be-
tween the two countries be settled at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
Senator Brown
Says Senators
Are for the Item
Canvass of Committee Of Upper Body
Shows that Indian Warehouse
Will Be Put Back.
CFrom a staff Correspondent)


WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-"Of course the Indian warehouses
at Omaha, st. Louis, New York, Chicago
and San Francisco will be restored to the
Indian appropriation bill when 1t reaches
the senate" Senator Brown said today
The house committee has new chair
man and a very fine gentleman, but he
wants to make a reputation for himself
in writing changes in the bill Some OF
the changes he suggests are undoubtedly
all right others are open to criticism, par
ticularly the failure to appropriate for
warehouses for 1911.
When learned that the house commit
tee on Indian affairs had failed to make
provision for the continuance Of Indian
supply depots in the cities named, 1 began
a canvass of the senate committee for
the restoration Of the warehouses unpro-
vided for and can say that Nlnvass has
been satisfactory
II recall the recommendation Of the sec
retary Of the interior for the discontinu-
anoe of pension disbursing offices through
out the country and centering the pay
ment of pensions at a central office in
Washington. The house followed the rec
ommendation and failed to provide for
restored the offices to their former status,
and SO It has gone. Indian supply depots
occupy a like situation. OF course, they
will be put back"
The president today sent to the senate
the following nominations OF postmasters:
Nebraska-David C. Thompson Arcadia
Charles w. Whitney, Republican; A. X.
Olmstead, Orleans.
Iowa-John H. Kolthoff, New Hampton;
Ralph A. Dunkle, Gilman; Hanna Larson,
Palmer, Pocahontas county, vice NJ. A.
Hansen, resigned; Libbie Ivens, Persia
Harrison county vice ]. Sedden, re-
signed
South Dakota-William H. Berger, Fair
fax; William c. Mathison. Fort Pierre
John E. Sullivan. Piankinton.
T. v. Golden OF O'Neil was in Washing
ton today upon private business Repre-.
sentative Kinkald introduced him to Pres
ldent Taft
Rural carriers appointed are: Nebraska
-Elmwood, route 2, Everett e. Horton
carrier; slas Mairs, substitute. osceola
route 8, Joseph Scholz, carrier; Car
Scholz, substitute. Route 4. George L
Carson, carrier; Roy 1. Emery, substitute
Iowa-Bxline route 2, Joseph w. Gas
ter, carrier; ]. H. Daniels. substitute
Little Sioux, route l, Harrison Sucker
carrier; Carrie E. Sucker substitute.
South Dakota-Chamberlain, route 1
jeff Ashing, carrier; Tenia Ashing, sub
stitute.
The First National bank of Omaha has
been approved as reserve agent for the
First National bank of Scotts Bluff
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
Increase Tax on
High Rate Bonds
Secretary MaoVeagh Would Favor
Two Per Cent for Circulation
Deposits.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. - Secretary
MacVeagh today submitted to the house
drafts of proposed acts providing that
the tax rate on national bank circulation
secured by United States bonds hereafter
deposited bearing over per cent year
shall be increased over the tax on circu-
lation secured by per cent bonds, one
quarter of 1 per cent each half year for
every one-half of / per cent excess over
per cent in the rate of interest borne
by such bonds, and directing that any
bonds and certificates of indebtedness
hereafter issued shall be payable princi-
pal and interest, in gold coin and exempt
from taxation.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
Books and Documents from Fifteen
Corporations Laid Before Jury.
v IS FIRST WITNESS
Secretary of National Packing Com
pany Before Grand Jury.
BoYCOTTNG THE BoYCoTTERs
Farmers mt Frankfort, Kansas, start
Movement to Refuse to
Buy Union Made
Articles.

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-That the government
investigation into the affairs of the So
called beef trust is to be nationwide was
shown today following the questioning be-
fore the federal grand jury of Charles c.
Snow, secretary and treasurer Of the Ma
tional Packing company. 1t was learned
that the books and other documents Of
the following concerns have been laid be-
fore the jury: G. II. Hammond Co. of
Michigan, G. H. Hammond g. Co., of Illi-
nois Hammond Beef company of Michigan,
Hammond Packing company Of Colorado,
Hammond Packing company Of Philadel-
phia, Hammond Packing company of To-
ledo, Hammond Packing company OF New
York, Anglo-American Refrigerator Car
company of Illinois, Fowler Packing COM
pany of Kansas, Kansas City Refrigerator
Car company of Kansas, United Dressed
Beef company OF New York, st. Louis
Dressed Beef and Provision company Of
Missouri, Hutchinson Packing company Of
Kansas, National Car Line company of
New Jersey and the Provision Dealers Dis
patch of Illinois.
IL was also learned that subpoenas had
been issued fer employees and officials of
Armour & Co., Morris g. Co. and Swift
and Company.
Besides Mr.. Snow, those questioned today
were Henry F. Meyer. department. man
ager for Armour & Co. and Everett VIII
son, superintendent OF branch houses OF
Armour & Co. Each witness was examined
behind closed doors and no information a
to the line Of inquiry into the alleged
price-fixing methods was given out.
District Attorney Sims declined to COM
ment on the situation. 1t was learned he
had arranged to carry the probe fol
| at least six weeks
Boycott for BOycOtters.
FRANKFORT, Kan, Jan. 26.-FarmeSs
in this vicinity have started counter boy.
/ colt against labor unions that have re-
fused to eat meat and they expect to make
1t statewide.
The farmers plan to quit using the
products of the labor OF boycotting unions
for one year. In addition to this they pur.
pose to advocate free trade. Organizers
Of the movement aver that the packers
are back of the meat boycott.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Wade H. Ellis
assistant to the attorney general, left to-
day for Chicago, where he will assist loca
officials in the proceedings before the fed
eral grand jury in the beef packers cases
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
ENGINEER KILLED JUST AS
DAUGHTER WAS 2 YEARS AGO
william KOlI, Formerly of Repub-
lichn Oty, Succumbs to Injury
in Wreck at Salt Lake City.

REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb., Jan. 90
(speciaL)-word was received here this
morning of the death of William Kohl OF
this city. He was in a hospital at salt
Lake City, Utah. Mr.. Koll was an en-
gineer on the Oregon Short Line About
four weeks ago he was in a wreck, where
he was badly scalded and injured other
wise.
Mr.. Kohl was 40 years old and has been
in the employ of different railroads for the
last eighteen years Two years ago his
run was on the Oberlin branch from this
city An excursion was on his train one
trip and his 1s-year-old daughter was on
the engine with him. and through some
defect in the track the engine toppled over.
His daughter was killed instantly and Nj.
Koll escaped with slight injury.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
RealeState presents
a safer investment,
payinga higher rate
than money invest
ed in any other way

In buying Omaha real estate, at
present prices. you can make five,
ten and even fifteen per cent on
your investment by holding 1t for
two or three years. The increase
may bring your rate on the invest
ment up to twenty or twenty-five
per cent. Moverover, you know
every minute just how your invest
ment stands.
If you have a few thousand
dollars to invest, put it in
Omaha real estate. Nearly a
page of choice realty bargains
and investments in the real es-
tate columns Of The Bee today.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
RUMoR JEFF-JOHNS0N FIGHT
MAY YET BE CANCELLED
Principals Said to BE Taking Sides
in the GIeasOn-RicISard
Controversy.

NEW YORK, Jan. pa report that the
Jeffries-Johnson fight will shortly be de-
clared off on account of the dispute be-
tween Riclkard and Gleason as to the place
where It is to be held was current In New
York today.
Many sporting men said that If a clash
between the promoters occurred the rival
pugilists would be likely to take sides. II
was pointed out that Jeffries had been re-
ported as in league with Gleason many
weeks ago, while Rickard was supposed
at the same time to have secured assurance
Of Johnson's support. Neither OF the
pugilists is in the city at this time and
Richard and Gleason are on the Pacific
slope.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
Charge of Alaskan Lobby
Stlrs Members of Committee

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21--Charges by
Judge wickersham that President Taft
and former President Roosevelt had main
tained in Washington an Alaskan lobby in
the persons Of former Governor w. b. Hog
gait and Major w. P. Richardson, an army
officer who is head OF the Alaskan road
commission, are revealed by proofs made
public today OF an executive hearing before
the senate committee on territories in re-
lation TO the Alaskan executive council bill.
Counter charges by Mr. Hoggatt that
Judge Wickersham "is humbugging' fur
ther enlivens the situation The senate
committee took seriously the aspersions
which seemed to have been cast upon the
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
ntl-Meat Menu Cards Are
Now Offered at Restaurants
"AntI-Meat Specials. /"

"Anti-Meat Specials"
In bold type this caption blazoned forth
on the menu cards OF two Omaha restau-
rants Wednesday morning. A list OF vege-
table dishes, I'm which the justly celebrated
baked bean predominates, is offered to the
patron who voices the price cutting slogan.
mo meat for u.s." declared twelve be-
aproned and bepompadoured Mattresses at
the Calumet restaurant when they sat
down to their lunch after the breakfast
rush.
strikers, The mere matter that they may
eat what they like without cost to them
selves makes no difference to the waitress
recruits OF the anti-meat crusade.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27

At this restaurant there is a special sec
ton OF the lunch counter side devoted to
the meat strikers. Morning, noon and night
they line up for their vegetable and cereal
meals
There has been a large increase in the
demand for vegetable Dishes" said ]. @.
Dennis OF the Chesapeake restaurant, an
other of the eating houses to offer the
"Anti-Meat Specials" 1T seems to be in
creasing every day-guess they are in real
earnest about It,"
While the restaurants are feeling the ef-
feet OF the movement, the hotel men say
that there Is nothing to indicate thai they
need reduce their meat orders.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
Laymen,. Meeting I'D MItcheII.

MITCHELL, S. D., Jan. 26-(Special) y
The preliminary meeting for the Laymen's s
Missionary convention of South Dakota will
be held in this city Thursday evening. when
DR.. Trimble OF Sioux City will be enter
tained at banquet at the Young Mems S
Christian association rooms. when he will
outline something OF the convention plans
for March 20 and 80. AT that time II is ex-
dressed by Dr, J. Chapman White of New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27

motives Of the president and ex-president
by Judge Wickersham's testimony.
Before an official stenographer was ad-
mitted to the hearing, Judge Wickersham
was called to order by Senator Beveridge,
chairman Of the committee and warned 70
guard his utteranees with more care.
After the Alaskan delegate had retired
from the room portion Of his testimony
was considered and II was decided It should
not appear In the printed record. Chairman
BeVeridge said 10 the committee:
"A witness would not be permitted TO
make such reflection upon motives OF
the president OF the United States In any
committee where / was chairman, even n
that office were filled by William Jennings
Bryan, or a prohibitionist or a socialist. "
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
'KAW RIVER BRIDGE OUT
Rush of Waters Now Threatens to
Take Structure at Armour
' dnIe.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 26,-One hundred
feet of the approach of the Kaw river
bridge at Turner Kan, ten miles west OF
here was carried out by an ice gorge to-
day. The mass Of ice thus released rushed
towards this city and now threatens the
West Kansas avenue bridge across the
Kaw river between Armourdale and Argen-
tine.
LAWRENCE, Kan, Jan, 26.-The ice
gorge moving down the Kansas river
knocked out two spans Of the Linwood
bridge, three miles east OF here shortly
before noon today.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-27
MINE WORKERS PUT UP BAR
Convention, on Roll Call, Refuses to
Admit Locals from Cen
- trail Pennsylvania.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 26-Ron call of the
convention OF the United Mine Workers
OF America on whether or not the delegates
from nine local unions Of central Pennsyl-
Vania shall be seated resulted; Against.
iS27; for, 1903. Al