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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24
MEN NIP
BOLD ATTEMPT TO
SMUGGtE IN. OPIUM
Inspectors Find Seventy-four
Tins of Drug Hidden on
Pacific Liner.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. A.-The most
daring attempt at opium smuggling
which United States customs officers
have unearthed in months was brought
to light last night when seventy-four
tins Of the tabooed product. carefully
stored away on the Pacific Mail liner
Siberia, was stumbled over by Customs
Inspector Joseph Head.
How many more tins Of the drug are
hidden about the big ship just from the
Orient is not known. Government rcp-
resentatives are holding he vessel, and
tomorrow a. careful search from keel
up will be made.
While the value of the drug captured
Is not large, the quantity and the meth
DDS used by the smugglers have caused
the officials no little concern. The ST.
IBERIA has been used before by the Chi
nese and American smugglers. and on
former occasions large quantities Of the
drug have been taken from II.
Hidden away In fifteen tin blocks
which were stored In the chain locker
of the Siberia, the customs inspectors
found the opium in a hitherto unhea:d-
Of place. The mammoth blocks were
examined by the light Of an electric
torch. These blocks are OF solid hfrd-
wood. In each one there are four open
ings, and in each opening an IRON wheel
or sheave. Between the rim of the
wheel and the opening in which II re-
wolves there is just enough space for a
wheel to move without touching wood.
In looking through this crevice, In
spector Head detected a tiny piece of
paper. Paper inside what should have
been a solid iron sheave struck him as
unusual, and so he took this block to
pieces.
Sheaves which looked so solid from
the outside We're hollow shams. evident
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ly cast especially for smuggling pur-
poses. In five Of the sneaves he found
eleven tins OF opium, or fifty-iive pounds
altogether.
The blocks are In charge of the Chi
nese boatswain, who expressed profound
surprise when shown the contents. The
opium found In the blocks Is valued at
S2Wo. From the dates on the news
papers in which the drug was wrapped.
end the condition OF the tins inclosing
Il. 1t Is believed the sheayes were packed
last May.
The Siberia holds the record as an
opium ship. The last time the liner
struck this port 500 tins OF opium were
found, and q few voyages before nearly
400 tins. When this latter search was
made opium was found In the most In
conceivable places on the ship. Under
the cushions in the social hall, behind
panels in the smoking room, In the
piano, and In the steam siren, the SNUG
glers had hidden the product OF the
poppy.
AS quietly and as unconcerned as only
an Oriental can appear under such con-
ditions, the Chinese crew on board the
Siberia viewed the work Of the customs
officials.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24
Gen. Darr's Widow to
Be Buried in Arlington

Mrs. Catherine Armstrong Darr,
widow of Gen. Joseph Darr, who died
in Cincinnati last Thursday, will be in
TERED in Arlington Cemetery tomorrow
forenoon at IL o'clock. beside the grave
OF her husband.
Funeral services were held at the
Holy Name Church in Cincinnati, yes
terday, and the ceremonies at the grave
at Arlington will be under the direction
Of the Rev. Edward L. Buckley, of st.
Matthews Church, assisted by the
Rev. William Himmick.
Mrs. Darr for many years was resi-
dent of Washington, but left here at
the death Of her husband, who was
employ ed in the War Department. and
who died in 1904. She had resided in
Cincinnati since that time. Her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Blanche Darr Hart, Of Gin
cinnati, and Mrs. Jennie White, Of st.
Louis, will accompany the body to
Washington. arriving tomorrow morn
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24
GRADE TEACHERS
MAY Be SENT TO
THE HIGH SCHOOLS
Shortage of Instructors for
Advanced Work Puz-
Zles Officials.

A conference regarding the appro-
priations to be made for INSTRUCTORS
in the high schools was held yes
terday between Commissioner Ru-
dolph, DIR. William NJ Davidson, SUI
perintendent OF schools. and DR.. E. L.
Thurston,i assistant superintendent.
In view of the rapidly increasing
school population, additional teach
ers, 1t Is said, are needed, and IL pro-
vision Is not made for their employ
ment, 1t will be necessary to transfer
teachers employed in the graded
schools to high school work.
The Board of Education feels that II
would be an injustice to ask these
teachers to conduct high school classes
for. less than the same compensation
as the teachers of group A, class 6.
The Commissioners are in sympathy
with the boards views, but what pro-
vision will be made for additional
teachers has not been determined.
II Is probable further conferences on
the subject will be held on the return
of Commissioner JGdson.
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Memorial Commission
To Await Taft'S Return

1t Is hardly likely that the Lincoln
Memorial Commission, which will pass
fins lily en- the plans for the monument
to be erected In Washington ID memo
rialize the life and public services OF
Abraham Lincoln, will hold another
meeting until President Taft returns
from his tour of me West. A meeting
was called for TOMORROW by che men,
hers, but this date was selected before
the Presidents itinerary was mapped
out.
President Taft is a member of the
commission, which has been authorized
by Congress TO eXpend 100000 on a
me mortal.
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otto people come TO the rescue. 1t has
been braced and strengthened from time
to time.
BY the custom in the early days the
pastor and the sexton received their
compensation IN tobacco. Mrs. Mary
Bennitt, who succeeded her husband as
sexton. was paid for her services In the
fragrant leaf
Besides being a place for worship, the
picturesque old church has been of sery-
ice in many other ways. During the
civil war II was used as a hospital and
stable. In other wars II has afforded
worn and tired soldiers protection. Even
during the war with Spain, soldiers
stood at Its doors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24
Miss Barton Regains
Health in Old Home

Miss Clara Barton, founder Of the
American Red Cross. IL enjoying good
health at her old home, Oxford, Mass,
is is stated in letter received from
Miss Barton by DR.. ]. B. Hubbell, Of
Glen Echo, Md, today.
Miss Barton, who suffered an at
tack of pneumonia, last winter, has
regained her health, and will return
to Washington when cooler weather
comes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24
Lamp Starts a Blaze

Fire from an overturned lamp caused
SIS damage to the furniture in the home
of Mary Brown. SIS Twenty-fiftf street
northwest. about 2-o'clock this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

The Sunday school of St. Teresa's
Church. which has had long vaca-
ton. met this morning for the new year
after themass celebrated at 8 O'clock
The classes were Immediately resumed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

Odd Fellows Hall. in ForestviIle,
Prince George county, Md, last even
Ing and took part In an entertainment.
They went on a straw ride in two
vehicles to the Maryland town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

a
goode
$4,000 Library absolutely
him
store neye
lived to Give
He says 10 the buyer
her wa this
n reduced will be uN wis somebod wants SON
not article that does nc. sci least two months
tina is hal
here months fit months. these sold a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24
ANACOST|A POOL
PARLOR PERMIT IS
/. REFUSED BYPO[|CE
Number of Such Places Al
ready Existing Given
as a Reason.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU:


The application Of William s. Thrall
for license to conduct n pool parlor at
l2iS Good Hope road has been disap-
proved by the municipal authorities.
The applicant secured the necessary
signatures. but the Police Department
made an adverse report. owing to the
location proposed and the number of
pool parlors already existing.
The action of Policeman John r.
Reagan, member of the Eleventh pre-
cinct. at Anacostia, in pursuing for sew
eral miles ina wagon through the
southeastern part of the city John Lee,
alleged slayer OF Nelson Conway, and
in effecting the arrest, has been COM
mended by Major Sylvester, to whom
there was forwarded a report Of the
case. The letter Of commentator was
read to the members OF the precinct at
roll calls.
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James Frank. desk clerk at No. II
station, is confined to his home in the
city by illness, having been taken sick
while on duty several nights ago. Po-
licemen 4. l.. Lucas and E. 5. Wood
are on the sick report also. Policemen
Francis Hughes, c. r. Brown. and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

Thomas Hayes. In charge of the
has reported to the police the theft from
the building of a number Of brass cylin-
ders, oil cups, steam gauges. and
electors, valued at $50. II Is believed
they were stolen by a visitor to the
plant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24
James Narrower are enjoying portions
Of their annual leave.

James Narrower are enjoying portions
Of their annual leave.
Tho promiscuous shooting going on
along the river shores has been made
q matter for complaint by A. B. Garden,
whose property fro1ts the shore, and on
whose lands the gunDers roam, firing
at will, to the danger Of the occupants
and the injury to crops.
The police of the Eleventh precinct
have received a complaint from citizens
Of Good Hope, who request that the
o'clock and o'clock IN the morning be
suppressed through the application OF
the police regulations. The slumbers Of
the compliments are interfered with by
the cackling fowls.
Maurice Otterback, cashier of the
Anacostia Bank, has purchased from
the George s. King Company the new
brick dwelling at premises 1927 Valley
property as an investment.
Adolphus GUIDE, who accompanied a
party Of members or Alf1as Temple,
Order Of the Mystic Shrine, from WASH
In the annual reception given by the
Crescent Temple. Of New Jersey. has
returned.
Anacostia family. long identified with
business firms in Chicago, has been
visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Rose, his
mother.
Miss Mary O'Leary. Of the Govern
ment Hospital. Is back after a stag
in Atlantic City with Miss Louise
Swain, her niece, of Washington.
Mrs. g. ]. Osternan and Mrs. c. L.
Bennett. the latter of Washington, are
at their respective homes again after a
manned with Mr.. and Mrs Edwin
Hutchinson, formerly of Anacostia.
A company Of young people visited
Odd Fellows Hall, in Forestville,
Prince George county. Nd, last even
Ing and took part In an entertainment. |
They went on straw ride in two |
vehicles to the MARYLAND TOWN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

Immense Reductions on Best Carpets
In quality decorative excellence and variety of designs and
coongs September stocks of Carpets afford the most ad
vantageous selection obtainabe Every requirement for such
floor coverings be met here with perfect satisfaction and the
greatest economy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

Maurice Otterback, cashier Of the
Anacostia Bank, has purchased from
the George s. King Company the new
brick, dwelling at premises 1927 Valley
place. Mr.. Otterback purchased the
property as an Investment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

Miss Mary O'Leary. Of the Govern
ment Hospital. is back after a stay
in Atlantic City with Miss Louise
Swain, her niece, of Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-24

James Rose. member of a. weI-known
Anacostia family. long identified with
business firms In Chicago, has been
visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Rose, his
mother
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20

ans Missionary society. l. Octobe r
of the year 1908, she wrote little obitu-
ary that she desired published after her
death. 1t was as follows:
when / am gone, let no word of
praise or blame fall on my unconscious
ears. But for the tenderest, kindest
care of husband, children, grandchil-
dren, neighborsy and everybody | have
known, no praise is too much. As for
myself, if am remembered at all, let-ft
be as an uncompromising foe to slavery
snd the rum demon. At the age of fit
teen | gave ny heart to God, and | want
to leave this testimony. Through my
long and cheluered life, ] have ever
found the Saviour the kindest friend to
90 to, the safest one to trust.
The funeral was held from the home
on Thursday, Rev. G. l.. Oven ofiiciat-
ing. Interment was in Prospect GENE
terry.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
GREATEST OF ALL
QUESTIONS TO BE
SETTLED HERE

The great question which has been
agitating the people of two continents
for several generations will be settled at
the Maple City hall on Wednesday
evening, January %. The question is
"Shall Women Voter" All the promi-
nent speakers OF the village will partici-
pate in the discussion, and it is expected
that the great question will be settled
for all time. 10 addition to the discus.
sion, there will be musical program
and it will be an evening of genuine
pleasure and entertainment The pro.
gram will commence promptly at eight
o'clock and is for the benefit OF the
ladies OF the Coterie. Everybody is in
vited, and an admission fee of ten cents
will be charged at the door. This
promises to be the greatest event OF
the year in Paw Paw, so plan to attend
You cannot afford to miss it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
WANTS DAMAGES
FOR INJURY On
MICH. CENTRAL
wood. Suit for $4,000 DAMAGES
Now on Trial.

The Jury for the circuit court case
last Monday morning, and the first week
OF the jury cases has been taken up with
very interesting damage case. The
principals in the case are Mrs. Nav
Crippen, plaintiff, and the Michigan
Central Railroad, defendant
The facts in the case are alleged to be
as follows: May Crippen on December
"a, 1909, while alightiug from a Michi-
gan Central train at Glendale, caught
her foot in a switch, which caused her
to fall and sustain injuries which are
alleged to have been serious, and from
the effects of which sne will never re
cover. 1t Is claimed by the plaintiff
that the injuries we're caused 10y the
negligence of the railroad company, and
bv reason of which, brought suit for
damages in the SUN of $500 Mrs. Grip
pen is married lady 81 years old and
has two children Five witnesses have
been sworn for the plaintiff, and it is
probable that the case will consume the
balance of the week.
Attorneys L. A. Tabor aud Il j Cav
anaugh have charge of the plaintiffs
case, and attorneys n. II. Stewart of
Kalamazoo and +. A. DeVal of Detroit
are looking after the railroad company's
interests.
Just as we go to press we learn that
the case has been settled. Late yes
terday afternoon, and before the de-
fense had finished with their testimony,
au agreement Was reached that was
satisfactory to both parties to the suit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20

The following article relative 10 the
Glen Springs trout hatchery, 10y our
townsmtu, . w. Rowland, will be oil
interest 10 our readers 1t was written
for the Detroit Free Press aud appeared
in last Sundays issue of that journal
with appropriate illustrations. The
sketch gives com mpreheusive view Ct
an industry that is of greater Importance
than most OF our citizens have realized.
The Glen Springs trout hatchery
Messrs f. h. Bassett q Son propreitors,
is situated about four miles south east
the village of Paw Paw, in the town
of Antwerp, and is one of the beauty
spots of Van Buren county. 1t is locat-
ed in pleasant glen on the east
bank Of the Paw Paw river and is almost
wholly enclosed by natural embank-
ment about forty feet in height and
covered with beautiful grove of forest
trees and is fed from springs of water,
cold ard clear as crystal, that flow
about two thousand gallons per minute
and that furnish about one. half of the
water Of the river at that point. Flow
ing wells of pure water are easily obtain
able anyw here on the premises.
The trout ponds, twenty IN number,
are eight feet IN width aud from sixty to
one hundred and teu feet ln lshgth, aud
at the present time contain more To a
million of the delectab,e brook tro {,
Ia all stages OF development, from tiny
minnoWs to those of marketable size.
The present time is just IN the mlddh-
OF the Matching season.
The fish are marketed when they
attaio a weight of one fourth of POUND
and bring sixty cents pound. The de
mand for them is practically unlimited
and they are being shipped continuously
throughout the year, Chicago being the
priucipa market. The eggs are taken
from tue fish Oy hand a process known
as stripping, extreme care being taken
in the habdlng Of the fsh. Both the
male and the female fish have TO be
stripped" A surplus eggs are sold
to the state at from forty to sixty cents
per thousand. Each female fish will
produce from five hundred to one thou
sand eggs, which after being taken from
the fish stick together for about forty
minutes, during which time a slight
jar will destroy them. At the expira-
zion of this time they sre-washed and
counted (by measure) and placed on
trays 10 troughs of running water IN the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20

hatchery building. In from thirty 10
forty days the eyes OF the embryo fish
negin 10 shoN through the shell of the
egg, and the fully deN eloped fish puts in
an appearance after the lapse Of from
sixty 10 ninety days When being pre-
pared for the hatchery the eggs are
paced in trays, tifteen Thousand eggs
in tray, three trays being placed one
upon another. When hatched the fish
drop through the egg tray upon the fish
trays. AT this stage of their lives there
is food sack attached to the body of
the fish upon which they subsist for
about thirty days, during which time
they swim but very little. but, for the
most part, lie quietly on the bottom of
the trays After the food sack is alb
sorbed the fish are up and doing and
ready for artificial feeding.
Their food consists of finely ground
and sifted liver, which is obtained 10
large quantities from the Chicago stock
yards, and which constitutes the only
food of the fish during their entire
lives. At the eud of sixty days, the
fish are taken from the hatchery build
ing and placed in what are called the
rearing ponds.
Brook trout are the worst kind of
cannbals, one fish being able to eat
another of half its own size. In conse
quence Of this habit the tish have to be
carefully and constantly graded, the
different grades being all kept in seps-
rate ponds by theuse YES. During the
past season the fish were fed fifteen
hundred pounds Of liver each week aud
the quantity will be doubled during the
present year The company has a
grinder run by water power to prepare
the food for the fish
One of the Michigan Fish commission
who visited Glen Springs pronounced it
the ideal place for a hatchery, the best
10 the state and stated that If the CON-
mission had bern aware Of the location
ii would have been property Of the state
before the present owners Obtained it.
A visit to the hatchery is full OF in-
terest aud no one should miss an op.
portunIty to see it. The proprietors
always welcome visitors aud are pleased
to show them around the place and to
explain the manner of conducting it,
Quite a number of the fish escape into
the river and so contribute to the sport
of the lovers of the piscatorial art dur
ing the open season.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20

1511h HAVEN CITY
James MadiII Gets Appointment TO
Succeed Geo. Il. Curtiss. Was
Deputy From 1901 to 1905.

County Ceck II A. Cross has an
nounced the appointment of James
Madill of South Haven as deputy clerk
to succeed George r. Curtiss, who was
the efficient South Haven deputy dur
ing the administration of VIM. G. Mosier.
Mr. Madill was deputy clerk during the
years from 1901 to 1905, and the details
of the Office will not be new to him. He
is assistant cashier OF the Citizens State
Bank, aod his friends vouch for the
statement that he holds the record for
issuing a marriage license in record
breaking time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE
FIELD DAY NEXT SUNDAY

The State Auu-Saloon League will
observe Field Day on Sunday January
%. Speakers of national reputation m
Anti-Saloou League work will occupy
the puIpits of the various churches both
morning and evening A two column
display space on page six of this issue
will give the list Of speakers, and the
various pulpits which they will ill during
the day An interesting statement of
the work of the league will also be found
on said page
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
SATISFIED TO BE
THE ONLY WOMAN
TO THE ONLY MAN

Mr.. and Mrs. David S. Rose returned
last Friday morning from Grand Rapids,
where Mrs Rose sang for charity at the
Butterworth hospital benefit. The
Grand Rapids papers spoke very highly
of this talented lady's singing. In an
interview with the Herald, Mrs. Rose
stated that she would never sing from
the stage again, but that she would
rever refuse call to sing for charity.
She finds plenty to keep her busy, and
says "being the only woman to the
only man is the greatest happiness in
the world
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
1'ORN MAY PREFER CHARGES
Imored that Governor May Try to
JOust Labor Commissioner. Perry
Powers Slated for the Job.
|PpOintments.

The expected clash in the state senate
over the Warner and Osborn appoint
ments was brought to focus last Thurs
'day Governor Osborn folio wing out
his campaign promises that he would, If
elected, thoroughly clean house, had
sent in a list of state appointments.
Many of the present incumbents of
the state departments were also up for
confirmation, as they had been appoint
ed by Governor Warner during a recess
of the legislature. There was no doubt
in the minds of the Osborn forces but
that the new appoiutees would be con-
tirmed. Such was not the case how
over, Every one of the recess appoint
ments were confirmed, aud the men
whom Governor Osborn had selected
for the various places will have TO wait
for their jobs, unless the governor de-
cides to prefer charges against some of
the Warner appointees and remove
them. This is hardly likely, although
it is strongly limited that he will en-
deavor to dispose of Dick Fletcher,
state labor commissioner Perry Powers
of Cadillac is the one Governor Osborn
las selected for this place.
/ o. Rowland was one of the recess
pointees who was confirmed He Vas
pointed by Governor Warner to fill
6t the unexpired term of James V.
larry as State Commissioner of insur-
.ance. His term will now expire on
June 30. 1t vas stated last week in
le columns of The True Northerner'
Pat Mr.. Rowland would resign the first
February and would be succeeded by
y. A Puss) Palmer OF Manistee The
\ Vitey/h had no authority for the state
Ae9A other than dispatches in the state
paSefsaand it is not known al this time
whethet such will be the case, or wheth-
er Mr. Rowland will FL out the full
term for which he>@as appointed. Late
dispatches however would seem to con-
firm the carrier report.