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The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Progressives Band
Together In New York

The National Progressive Republican
League movement has extended to New
York, where a State league was incor-
porated last week, with the approval Of
the supreme court No less interesting
than the formation of the State league
is call from Bella Tokaji, its president,
on Theodore Roosevelt to lead the pro-
gressive movement in the United States.
The New York State league has
chosen rising sun with the motto
Excelsior" as its emblem. Its objects
are ito maintain principles of populat
government, progressive legislation. and
other public reforms" to promote the
idea of direct election of United States
Senators, direct primaries, corrupt
practices legislation, and to agitate for
the amendment of the New York con-
stitution to provide for the initiative,
referendum, and the recall.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Knights Templar to Hold
Ladies Night Tomorrow

Columbia Commandery of knights
Templar will have a ladies night" at
the Arlington Hotel tomorrow, and have
prepared a program of unusual interest.
Officers will be publicly installed, the
medals won in the field day exercises
al Friendship last fall will be bestowed.
and a buffet luncheon will be served.
A dance will follow.
The officers are J. Frank Trezzare,
commander; Frank r. Underwood, gen.
eralissimo; Frank E. Gibson, captain
general: Seaton W. Trunnel, senior war
den: Frank NJ. Cissel, Junior warden;
James H. Mcintosh, prelate; Walter H.
Klopfer, treasurer; Faber Stevenson, re-
corder; Louis H. Meyers, standard bear
er; B. F. Larcombe, jr., sword bearer;
Charles z. Foster, warder. and Walter
n. Pettus, trustee for three years.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
GOVERNOR BROWN
DENIES PARDON TO
CHIEF STRIPPING
Former Danville, Va, Police
Official Must Serve
} Life Sentence.

ATLANTA, April 23-Thomas z. Strip.
ling, the murderer of w. ]. Cornett
who escaped from the State peniten-
tiary fourteen years ago. and who was
discovered and rearrested while serving
as chief Of police in Danville. Va, must
go back to prison for the remainder OF
his life. as Governor Brown has denied
the application for his pardon. The gov
ernor refuses to recognize the "unwrit-
ten law" and declares that the killing
was cowardly and cold-blooded assas-
sination.
Governor Brown. In a review Of the
case, excoriates the "unwritten law"
which Stripping pleaded in justification
of his act, as an euphemism presenting,
when unmasked, 1.-The hideous feature
Of anarchy"
At his trial fourteen years ago Strip
ling tried to show that Cornett was a
whisky blockader and a wrecker of
homes, and that he attacked Stripling's s
sister. This evidence was submitted to
Governor Brown, as were petitions
signed by many citizens of Atlanta and
Danville.
The killing of Cornett occurred in
IldiIlS SOully III loSis anu a y edT ldIer
Stripping was convicted and sentenced
to life Imprisonment. He had served a
year when the opportunity came to es-
cape. Walking three miles to the home
of an uncle, he obtained a change of
clothing and hurried on to Abbeville,
S. c., where he arrived one Sunday.
That night he went to church. and
next morning got job on the farm OF
G. S. Spearman. But the thought that
he was pursued haunted him, and he
soon left for Southern Pines, where he
was Joined by his wife and three chill
dren. Later he pressed on to Green's
boro, n. c., and eventually settled in
Danville, where he took the name r. Z.
Morris and obtained work as a carpen-
ter.
Stripping prospered, and little by little
the fear Of being discovered faded away
and he applied for and received a posi-
ton as special agent for the Southern
railway. His work brought him to the
attention of the authorities Of the town.
and after he had succeeded in breaking
up a gang of crooks he was offered a
place on the police force.
This was in 1905, and It was not long
before Stripping was advanced. In less
than q year he was elected chief of po-
lice by the prohibitionists, who were
making a determined fight against
blind tigers" and the liquor traffic
generally So energetic was the chief
that he won the commendation of the
leaders of the party. and further honors
were in store for him when he was rec
ognized by citizen of his home town.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
"The Man In the DITCH"
Dakotan's Lecture Topic

Among the most effective assimilating
agencies for immigrants into this coun-
try are the Government policy of selec-
ton, the labor unions, the schools. and
the churches, according to John L. Err
ickson. Of South Dakota, secretary to
Senator Crawford. Mr.. Erickson will
discuss the subject Of immigration in a
popular lecture next Friday evening at
the Central Y. NJ. c. A. building.
1.-The Man in the Ditch is the subject
Of Mr.. Erickson's address. He will tell
of the wonderful capacity of the Amer
lean people to assimilate the various
types of people who emigrate from
abroad to this country. In dealing with
the reasons for ready assimilation Mr..
Erickson will present reasons almost
entirely overlooked by writers and
speakers on the immigration problem,
and will relate some interesting per-
sonal experiences.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Three Lots Are Sold in
Chevy Chase Heights

The sales Of three lots in Chevy Chase
Heights are reported by Thomas ].
Fisher & Co., Inc. A. Gordon Ham,
ilton bought two lots with a frontage Of
120 feet on the north side Of Jenifer
street, between Thirty-eighth and
Thirty-ninth, for $500, and William w.
Mathews bought a sixty-foot lot on the
north side of Harrison street, west Of
Thirty-ninth, for 5000. Mr.. Mathews
intends the immediate erection Of a
residence for himself
Mrs. Sophia L. Searight, who recently
purchased a lot on the north side Of
oxford street, east Of Connecticut ave-
nue., Chevy Chase, Md, has had plans
drawn by L. T. Williams, architect, for
a three-story residence
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
NEW LAWS HASTEN
EXIT OF THE WOODEN
RAILWAY MAIL CARS
improvements for Which
Clerks Have Battled Be-
come Effective July 1.

The first OF the two principal legisla-
tive acts contemplating the displace-
ment OF wooden railway mail cars by
steel cars will become effective July /,
and officials of the Postoffice Depart
ment said today that it would surely
expedite the change being made in the
vehicles that carry the postal matter
Of the country.
The act provides that after July the
Government will not accept and pay for
the use OF wooden railway mail cars
used between steel cars. or between a
locomotive and steel car. Another
act yet more forceful will become eff
tive July /. 1916. 1t provides that rail-
way companies shall not be allowed
to use wooden mail cars in trains in
which q majority of the cars Is COM
posed of steel.
Fight Against Wooden Cars.
The two acts are expected to consum-
mate an improvement for which railway
mail clerks have been especially impor-
tunate. They have constantly charged
that the railway mail cars we're the
most dangerous in trains. for the rea-
son that they were of wood. while In
many cases the remainder of the train
was composed Of steel. the result being
that In any wreck the mail cars were
splintered and their occupants almost
killed or wounded.
There are at present Lila full rail-
way postoffice cars in service. That
number excludes the apartment cars"
OF which one apartment is used for mail
and others for baggage or express. and
of the Lila cars 252 are steel and 96 are
steel underframe. There are now m
der construction 13 steel underframe
cars and 167 steel. They will soon be
completed and in operation. There are
also under contract for construction Jos
postoffice cars seems to have almost
ceased.
Twenty-one Clerks Hurt.
The statistics OF the department. &C
cording to a letter from the Postmaster
General to the Senate, in response to a
resolution, February q, show that no
mail clerk was killed In
wooden postoffioe car operated before
or between steel cars during the last
fiscal year. Twenty one were injured.
however.
No penalties, the department advised,
have been imposed Upon the railways
for operating wooden cars between steel.
none being provided. but requests that
the practice be discontinued have been
nearly always needed by the railways.
the exceptions being where operating
conditions would not permit. With the
new legislation in effect, IL Is believed
the use Of wooden postofflce cars will
steadily decrease.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
Y. M. C. A. Debaters
Hold Annual Banquet

The Young Mems Chritian Associa-
ton Debating Society had its second
annual banquet in the Association AS
sembly Hall last night. w. z. Kelly
was toast master and NJ. ]. Jones, di-
rector of the educational department.
made an address on the work of the
department.
The committee on arrangements was
L. V. Friedli. chairman; NJ. z. Slindely
and II. r. Stutsman.
The Washington times., 1911-04-23
National Club GreetS
Republican Lawmakers

With musical selections by sextet
from the Marine Band and speeches by
prominent members Of Congress, 500 Re-
publicans enjoyed a social evening at
the National Republican Club last
night. The entertainment was given at
the clubs home, Fourteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue. More than half
the Republican members of the House
Of Representatives were present.
The Press., 1911-09-13
THUNDERsToRMs.
They Kill Over 500 Persons . Year In
MADAGASCAR.

They Kill Over 500 Persons q Year In
Madagascar.
Thunderstorms never occur in the
arctic regions, and even the north Of
Scotland very seldom suffers from
such visitation. The nearer you get
to the equator the more frequent and
severe are the electric manifestations.
In parts OF Central Africa the average
Of thunderous days rises to the aston
ishing total of 25O per annum.
Yet there are curious exceptions. In
Java and Sumatra, both intensely hot
climates, there are but ninety-twO
storms yearly. and In Borneo only
fifty. |as #@.r ... a
The Gold coast Of Africa has only
sixty year. which is less than occur
In Florida, though the latter country
is outside the tropics. -..... ....
In Jamaica there is a thunderstorm
every day during the rainy season,
which lasts for five months. These
storms almost always occur between
midday and In the afternoon.
Perhaps the most astonishing fact
with regard to thunderstorms Is that
the island of Mauritius. which is only
$50 miles east OF Madagascar. has. on
an average. only one thunderstorm in
eighty years. Yet In Madagascar the
lightning Is more destructive than any
where else in the world, the annual
death roll being over 0O0-Pearson's
Weekly
The Press., 1911-09-13


Although a waiter. he was very hu.
man. so when he perceived that the
young couple who had been assigned
to his table had many matters tender
and confidential under consideration
he retreated to a respectful distance
and stared at the opposite wall. The
restaurant proprietor disapproved OF
that humanitarian attitude.
Don't stand away back there" he
said. go up and hang over that fei
lows chair back for awhile"
"Oh. no. expostulated the human
waiter. ''They want to talk"
''Of course they do" the proprietor
retorted. ''That is why want you Il
butt In. Every time you come neal
they will send you to the kitchen for q
fresh order to get you out of the way.
New York Times.
The Press., 1911-09-13
Catarrh Sufferers
If You Don't Know About Hyomei Try
Il at Anders JacObsen's Risk.

Nearly every reader of The Press
has read about HYOMEI. but many of
them continue to suffer from catarrh
just because they do not exactly un-
derstand just what HYOMEI is
To these sufferers Anders Jacobsen
says you don't have to know anything
about HYOMEI except that You
breathe Ii and that 1t does not contain
cocaine or opium or any harmful
drug
You can find out all about HYOMEI
without taking any chances whatever.
Just get an outfit to. day, read the
simple instructions, give it a fair
trial and then If you are not willing
to say that IL is the best remedy for
catarrh you have ever used Anders
Jacobsen will gladly return your
money.
A complete HYOMEI outfit costs
but $1.OO Extra bottles so cents.
The Press., 1911-09-13
Wanted 70 Make aura.

Under ordinary conditions he was q
man Of prominence. but as he as.
cended the steps Of his residence very
early in the morning it was very evi-
dent that he desired TO be as much
otherwise as possible. The cabby was
lingering near by to see that bis charge
was safely disposed OF for the night
The door opened before the man on the
steps could get the key TO work. and
he was greeted with the question.
"Henry, where have yOu beenr ISL
lenceJ Henry. where have you
beenr He turns to descend the
steps.) "Are you going TO answer my
question: Eyes. deaFie heart. sure
am. From my personal knowledge.
beloved o. my soul. can't give tn de-
sired infmatiOn- So you jest lay down
again while l 60 back an ask tn hack
6riveeF'
The Press., 1911-09-13

The proprietor of certain hotel in
Europe has posted up the following
warning to his clients:
''Gentlemen who come in this hotel
not say anything about their meals
they will be charged for. and IL they
should say beforehand that they are
going ont to breakfast or dinner. and
If they say that they not have any
thing to eat they will be charged. or
unless they bring it to the notice OF
the manager. and should they want
not to say anything. they must order
the manager for. and not any one else.
and unless they not bring 1t to the no
tice of the manager. they will be
charged for the least things not, ac-
cording to hotel rate. And no fuss
will be allowed afterward about It..
and nothing will be allowed to deduct
anything out of it,
After this explicit information there
surely could be no excuse for misun
derstanding,-B Boston Globe.
The Press., 1911-09-13

To feel strong, have good appetite and
digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life,
use Burdock Blood Bitters, the great sys-
tenn tonic and builder. 8a
The Press., 1911-09-13
HOME NEWS.
local N.otices.

Let Taylor tailor you once and Taylor
will tailor you always. Suits made to or
der from $l9 up. Mod. Cloth'g Co. ag't.
The Press., 1911-09-13
surprisino the Bullock.

In times of crisis and worry a kind
word has been known to have sur
prisingly good results The unexpect-
edness of such a word is perhaps the
secret of its force. A late book, ION
the Wool Track" backs the moral
with an anecdOte.
A team was working on the Broken
Hill road. and bulIock-the Belize
bub of the team-had gone obstinate.
and the coach was passing. The whip
was swinging. and some apt remarks
were just forming on the back Of the
teamster's tongue when he caught
sight of clerical hat on the front
seat and just In time thought better
Of it. He coughed politely.
em-Strawberry," he said. ''prO-
eeedg'
To his obvious astontshment Straw.
berry proceeded.
The Press., 1911-09-13
cr;m R.,,e.

A prison sale is held annually in
Paris. The articles offered for sale
are the clothes Of murdered people.
the instruments with which the crimes
have been committed and the effects
which have belonged to the deceased
taken to the prefecture OF police and
have not been claimed are also sold
The proceeds go to the Paris aims
house. Unclaimed jewelry is usually
bought by ordinary brokers, but the
articles which have belonged to GRIM
inals, especially those who are noto-
riOus, are bought at high prices.
The Press., 1911-09-13
Common Colds Must be Taken SeriOusIy

For unless cured they sap the vitality and
lower the vital resistance to more serious
infection. Protect your children and
yourself by the prompt use Of FOley's
Honey and Tar Compound and note its
quick and decisive results. For coughs,
colds, Group, whoOping cough, bronchitis
and affections of the throat, chest and
lungs it Is an ever ready and valuable
remedy. Remember the name, Foley
Honey and Tar Compound and refuse
substitutes. The genuine is In yellow
package. A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1911-09-13
WELLINGTON.

The grange meeting, although not
largely attended, was very pleasant
J. Harrier and daughter, Harriet,
from Washington, D. O., are at Oozy.
croft.
We are glad to write that Mrs. Gar.
penter is much better of her serious In
disposition. .s
Miss Carrie Kjoller has resumed
her school duties, Tolland side, board
ing with her sister. Mrs. N. o. Ward.
The school, Miss Lillian Mathews,
teacher, is in session in the new school
house after all. We were misinformed
last week.
Guests at the Ward farm are Miss
Jean Lawrence, Miss Anna Lawrence
from Holyoke, Mass Miss Adele Mil
ler from South Hadley Falls. Mass
George L. Lyon will sell his person
al propre ty at auction next Tuesday at
2 p. m. Mr.. Lyon is to make his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Charles
II is said that the Edward Morrison
farm, lately occupied by George L.
Lyon and family, has been sold to a
foreign family. The name or nation
ality we have not heard. This is .
good farm and has been pleasant and
comfortable home for many years.
DIR. Wilbur Holt and his mother,
Mrs Lucien ". Holt, came last week
from Newark, N. J. The DOCTORS stay
was short. Mrs. Holt will remain
with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ami.
don, for a few weeks. Her health has
much improved within the past year,
although. as always, it is delicate.
At the Ladies' Aid meeting on Fri
day afternoon the comfortable given
by the ladies of the former Congrega-
tional society was tied. Supper was
served. To-day there will be a special
meeting. commencing at 2 O'Clock p.
M, To stie she comfortable presented
by Mrs Eyerett. There will be a
busin nseeting, bnt no supper.
It has been decided that the rum
mage sale will be held September
10th, goth and 21st at the town hall.
Contributed articles may be left at
the stores at South, West and East
wilmington. Teams will be sent
around to gather up the merchandise.
It is hoped that by this means sufficient
funds will be raised to finish the rem.
ovation of the church and conference
room. Mrs. Darrow is chairman of
the committee having this sale in
hand. -....
Rev. e. W. Darrow preached Sun
day afternoon from Isaiah 26:3, q
sermon that brought out many express
sions of appreciation. There was
large attendance. There were 80 at
Sunday school. The picnic. deferred
on account Of the rain on Saturday,
was appointed for Saturday. the 10Th,
coming together at 10 O'Clock q. m.
at the church, when the advisRbility
of repairing to the grove will be de-
cided upon. It was voted to invite
the South Wellington school to unite
with the Hill school In the days out
ing, and It is hoped that the invita-
tion may be very generally accepted,
as the feasibility of closer acquaint-
between the schools is too
obvious to need comment This is to
be basket picnic as far as the sub.
stantials go. Ice cream, confectionery
and peanuts will be provided by the
schools. There are to be prizes for
the games and races, in which all
will be given a fair show. A general
60 operation and attendance is hoped
for.
The Press., 1911-09-13

Before employing a fine word Hnd q
place for it.-Joubet.
The Press., 1911-09-13
Her onlv war+

II have difficulty in satisfying my
wife. She has a thousand wants"
81 have difficulty In satisfying mine,
and she has only one want"
''What is it?'
Money. "-Baltimore American.
The Press., 1911-09-13
noAninn nisao,,l4.

"Are you going to send the SparkleI
girl a wedding PRESENT."
mo. old Sparkler and I had a SQUAD
BILE yesterday" "- -s .-
That's too bad. What was the
cauSeT'
81 really can't afford his friendship
He has FIVE marriageable daughters."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer. ..-e
The Press., 1911-09-13
A Fast raIlker.

The orator spoke about the things he
had not said. the things he did not be-
heve and the things he would not do.
'That fellow" observed the sailor,
''is talking at the rate Of about thirty
nOts an hour."-Judge.
The Press., 1911-09-13
A VAGUE impression

''What is your idea of the character
Of Lady MacbethT at
"Really." replied Mrs. Cumrox.
'there is so much gossip about people
connected with the stage that one
scarcely knows what to beIieve."-
Washington Star.
The Press., 1911-09-13

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and constipation - weakens the whole
system. Doan's Regulets (25 cents per
box) correct the liver, tone the stomach,
cure constipation. . -.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
Promoters of Prize
Fight Are Kept Busy
Seeking Some Place Where Wolgast-
Mcfarland Bout May Be Le-
gslly Staged,

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 12-The promoters
OF the wolgast- mcfarland boxing bout
scheduled for Friday night are still very
confident that the affair win be staged.
1t is understood the club officials have
sent an attorney to Madison TO secure a
statement from the state officials, which
will release Milwaukee authorities from
blame, provided the bout is not interfered
with.
conference between Acting Governor
Thomas Morris, Attorney General Bancroft
and a representative of the National Ath-
letic club Is expected to be held today and
a definite announcement Is expected by this
evening
MILWAUKEE, Sept. u. - Matchmaker
Frank Mulkern when shown a dispatch
from Madison to the effect that the staging
Of the wolgast-MoFarland boxing bout is
now up TO the sheriff OF Milwaukee county
and that the governor had ordered the
sheriff TO do his duty, stated that he ex-
peeted to communicate with Acting Gov
ernor Morris and Attorney General Ban
croft.
LACROSSE, wis, Sept i2.-shown NIL
waukee dispatch TO the effect that he was
to confer with Promoter Mulkern and sher-
If Arnold at Milwaukee tonight Acting
Governor Morris said this afternoon that
there would be no conference. my tele-
gram 20 the sheriff yesterday stands,
said the acting governor "A conference
could accomplish nothing"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
Omaha Auto Tourists
Reach Grand Island
Good Roads Encountered Nearly All
the Way in Cross.stste Run
Being Made.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Sept. 12.-(spe-
citl Telegram -Bowling into this city at
$3.50 o'clock, the tourists OF the Omaha
Motor club endurance run arrived today.
The first days run, from omaha TO Grand
Island, was most successful, all of the
cars arriving with practically perfect
scores. Big crowds met the party at every
town.
The cars left Omaha at 7:12 O'Clock this
morning, reported at Fremont at S:5S
o'clock, Columbus at 11:20 and after an
hour stop for dinner came on here. The
roads have been in fine shape all the way,
except in the western part of MerriclS
county.
The official car had a little trouble, much
to the amusement OF the other autolsts.
At Grand Island in the evening, the motor
lists of Hall county held meeting and
organized a county association for the bet
terment of the roads.
The Elks' lodge entertained the party of
Omaha men and the local automibilists.
The start for North Platte will be made
early Wednesday morning, Andrew Muir
phys truck is causing much interest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
ONE YEAR IN PENITENTlARY
FOR STEALING CAR TICKETS
Taking Property of the Value of Ten
Cents IL the Final UndOing of
william Ford,

NEW YORK, Sept. III am a disgrace
to myself, my country and my friends, "
said william B. Ford today when ar
raigned before a magistrate for sentence
on his plea of guilty to stealing two scent
subway tickets
But / am not responsible. l am the
victim OF some force 1 cannot resist. 1
used to be a decent man"
Ford was graduated from the University
of Tennessee, and was counsel for the Fort
Worth & Denver railroad for twelve years.
He served as a lieutenant in the Spanish
war, was wounded in each OF three engage
ments IT. the Philippines and, following a
sunstroke, was honorably discharged.
Returning to America, Ford worked as
a laborer in San Francisco, and then re-
enlisted under the name of Allen Lefort.
He got commission as lieutenant, and
while stationed at Fort Schuyler stole
s., 800 He was sentenced by court-martial
to five years IN Leavenworth prison. He
later was declared insane and transferred
to an asylum. A nephew then took him
to Oklahoma, but he eluded his watchers
and came to New York.
Ford pleaded TO be allowed to return
to Tennessee, but to no avail. He was
fined $500 and sentenced to year in the
penitentary.