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The Washington times., 1912-08-15

work | nthe Investigation Of the assas-
ination of Herman Rosenthal. A
blanket Indictment was drawn up for
presentation to court containing the
names OF seven men charged with the
murder of the gambler, according to
persistent reports around criminal
courts buildings and the district attor-
ney's office. District Attorney Whit
man will try his strongest case first
and hopes for the moral support of a
conviction in the first case to work in
his favor in the others that follow.
The cases will be rushed to speedy
trials
But up to the time the trial begins
and while II is in progress Mr.. Whit
man will continue his drastic invest
cation of graft in the police department
and the corrupt alliance between the
so-called System and the underworld
In short. he hopes to purge the city az
well as send the slayer of Rosentha
to prison or to the electric chair.
1t was said that Lefty Louie and
Harry Horowitz, the two gun men, will
be indicted by the present grand jury
Enort liz being made to run down the
two gunmen who are accused OF frine
the shots which killed Rosenthal.
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
THREAT OF DEATH
S|L[NCES MEN IN
GRAFT CONSPIRACY
Webber and Vallon Reach
ed," Says Lawyer, Who
Quits His Clients.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Word reached
the District Attorney last night that
Bridgle webber and Harry vallon had
been persuaded by representatives of
the three men named by Burns as the
directors of police blackmail to conceal
the Identity of the men for whom Lieu
tenant Becker was working.
James NJ. Sullivan, declining to act
any longer as Vallons counsel. hurried
from the West Side court prison to tell
Mr.. Whitman that the threats and per-
suaslons of the triumvirate--the law
yer-politician, the hotel man and the
police department official-had silenced
Roses fellow informers.
Threatened With Death.
For the past week, said Mr.. Sullivan.
messengers from the big three and from
dishonest inspectors have visited Rose.
Webber. and Vallon. The messengers
brought word that the informers were
at liberty to make any kind Of accusa-
tions they pleased against Becker, but
that II they mentioned any OF the names
that Becker had given to Rose and
Webber thev might as well kill them
selves. because they would certainly be
killed after they got out of prison.
Jack Rose declined to be influenced
by threats or promises OF reward. he
told Mr. Sullivan that he would stand
fast, and that he would do everything
he could to aid the district attorney In
bringing to justice the big three of the
gambling graft. as well as the police
official who prof1ted with Becker in the
distribution of blackmail from gambling
and disorderly houses.
But 1t was evident to the lawyer that
Webber and Vallon had been reached"
Demand Thorough Cleaning.
When the board of aldermen on Sep
tember 4 begins to probe the Rosenthal
murder and the subsequent police graf,
charges, representatives of the Volun'
teer Citizens Committee will be or
hand to see that the inquiry Is g
thorough one and no guilty man Ii
spared
Practical preparations today were be-
ing made to carry out the strong re-
solutions on the Rosenthal assassina'
tion and it's attendant expose adopted a
the mass meeting that brought out the
largest crowd Cooper Union ever saw.
District Attorney Whitman, DR.. Ly
man Abbott, and several clergymen ad
dressed the meeting, from which thous
ands were turned away for lack o
room.
The grand jury today completed III
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
CITY BOOMERS TO
HOLD CONVENTION
HERE NEXT MONTH
American Association of
Commercial Executives Is
Name of Body.

The conventions committee of the
Chamber of Commerce is making prep
arations for the entertainment of the
secretaries Of the commercial organiza-
tions of the country and Canada, who
will meet In Washington September %
for a two-days' convention of the Amer
lean Association of Commercial Exec
utives. Between 200 and 800 are expected
to attend. The Chamber of Commerce
OF the United States will also assist in
the entertainmept.
The convention will be the seventh an
nual one of the organization and was
brought to this city through the efforts
of Grosvenor Dave. chief of the edi-
torial department of the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States, and
Richard b. Watrous, secretary Of the
American Civic Association.
Extension of the See America First
propaganda. city advertising, conven-
tion-getting work, trade excursions,
bonuses to factories, and other matters
will be discussed at the sessions. Pres
ident Taft, Secretary Nagel, and
Harry A. Wheeler president of the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States, are on the program to make
addresses. The association will make
its headquarters at the Ebbitt House.
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
Must Answer Charge
Of Automobile Theft

James II. Hibbs, a chauffeur OF 1872
f street northeast, is in Baltimore to-
day to stand trial on a charge OF en-
teftng the salesroom of the Zell Motor
Car Company, in. that city, and steal
ing an automobile and twenty-four
tires. Hibbs was arrested in Washing
ton last evening by Detectives Grant,
Messrer and Springman, of the central
office. The automobile containing the
Tires was found abandoned at Bladens-
burg. Nd, last Monday.
When the detectives went to house
in III street northwest to place Hibbs
under arrest, he fed through a side
door The detectives started after him
In an automobile and found him hiding
several blocks away in garage.
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
Bomb dropping Prize
In French Contests
Is Won By American

Signal Corps experts of the United
States Army are greatly interested IN
the future prospects of making the
aeroplane a powerful factor in case of a
war with foreign power. In addition
to being elated over the splendid show
ing Of the army aviators in the Con-
necticut maneuvers, now being held,
they are more than pleased with Lieut..
d. 8. Scott's winning of the Legrand
5000 prize for bomb dropping In
France.
Last September Lieutenant Scott spent
ten days at the ArmyAviation School,
at College Park, experimenting with
non-explosiye bombs. On several occa-
sions Lieutenant Scott, as passenger in
Wright biplane, dropped two eighteen
pound non-explosive bombs with re-
markable accuracy.
The Aero Club of France arranged a
bomb dropping contest. Lieutenant
Scott, with the instrument he invented
and used at College Park, entered the
contest and won the first prize. In the
contest for the Legrand purse, Lieuten-
snt Scott dropped fifteen non-explosive
bombs from an altitude of 2,400 feet,
eight of which hit a target ITO feet long
by 40 feet wide. The other seven came
within few feet to either side of the
object. s.
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
FRIfDLANDFR BROS.
CLOTHING SALE
GREATEST EVENT
OF THE SEASON
Entire Stock Marked at Half Price
and Less. An Opportunity of
Immense Money-Saving I'm
portance to Men and
Young Men.
All Former Records For Sensational Low
Pricing Smashed By The Present
Clearance Sale

F'rtedlander Bros. store, corner OF
Ninth and E streets. is the mecca for
astute clothing, furnishings, and shoe
buyers these days as the result of the
remarkable sacrifice sale now in prog
ress. In order to dispose of the entire
stock of summer clothing and furnish
tngs for men and young men at once
the most radical sacrifices ever known
have been made, thus creating the
greatest opportunity for money saving
ever known in the history of this WELL
known establishment.
or so startling a nature are the values
in this upheaval of clothing prices II Is
only necessary for buyers to pay the
Friedlander store a visit and examine
The price tickets tell their own story of
values sacrificed as never before
The bargains that are creating the
most enthusiasm are the following:
S.4S; $3.50 suits, $685. SIS suits, S7.4S;
$3.50 suits, SS4S; SIS suits, 49, and $50
suits, So
Mems Priestlev Cravenetted Mohair
suits in all shades and sizes, $50 value
Odds and ends of mems and boys ap-
parel are being hurried out at amazing
reductions, as the following list will
show: Boys Pants. worth up to $3.50,
at q cents, a pair; Mems Separate
Trousers, values up to S., at 81. SO a pair:
Mems 50 White Duck Trousers, at 9S
cents a pair; Mems Serge Coats. 81
value, at So apiece; Mems 75-cent Office
Goats, sizes 80 to, 81, for Is cents; lot of
Mems L.Ien and Silk Pongee suits,
values up to $10 at So 25 a suit.
There are styles and patterns to plea sc
all tastes and sizes TO Mt all figures.
Unless YOU want to miss the greatest
money saving chance in years, YOU must
not miss this unprecedented sale Act
at once and pocket a half and more
than a half of the usual cost Of new
summer apparel.
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
ARMY OF INVASION
FAST SWEEPING ON
TOWARD NEW YORK
Blue Army of Defense Again
Forced Back BY the
Ill Reds.

HEADQUARTERS BLUE ARMY,
Redding, Conn, Aug. 15.-Another VIC
tory was recorded for the Red army OF
invasion today in the campaign for the
capture of New York city, and the
Blue army of defense was forced back
TO this point, where the final stand will
be made tomorrow.
In their victories the Blue army has
retreated fifteen miles from it's original
battle line. It's base of supplies has
been left wholly unprotected, and the
Red army is within striking distance of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad
Secretary of War Stimson reached
here today and saw the end of the
fighting that began at dawn and re-
suited in rout of the Blues. Brig. Gen.
West Point Military Academy, was an
other interested spectator. Todays re-
treat was accomplished under cover OF
artillery and with cavalry protecting the
rear ranks.
At the conclusion of their retreat Brig
Gen. Albert L. Mills, commander of the
Blues, left with his staff and troop OF
the Tenth United States Cavalry at Red.
ding, fifteen miles west of the line OF
companies of the Second Regiment
Field Artillery, which took UP a position
on a range of hills where 1t could sweep
the surrounding country.
The First Provisional Infantry Brig
ade, composed of the Fifth United States
Infantry and the First Regiment of
Vermont retreated from Eastvillage
westward to a position three miles west
of Upper Stepney.
The Blues right flank. composed Of
the Second New York Brigade, con-
tanning the three Brooklyn regiments,
together with the First and Second
New York Cavalry. after leaving
Bridgeport, took up position near
Tsshua Hill. about ten miles to the
northwest.
This morning, after being defeated in
fierce fighting with the Second Con-
necticut Regiment of the Red army.
the First Blue brigade. composed OF
the First, Fourth, and Fifth Regiments,
New jersey National Guard, deserted
their position between Huntington and
Walnut Tree Hill. which they had oc-
cupied for the past four days, and
hastened westward. Six troops of the
Tenth United states Cavalry protected
the rear.
. BY these marches a new line of de.
Tense was formed stretching for seven
miles from Upper Stepney to Tashus
Hill, and this section will be the scene
Of the battle Saturday.
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
Sam Schepps Says
Shores of His Guard
Kept Him From Sleeping

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Aug. 15.-Assist-
ant Prosecuting Attorney Rubin and De-
tective Stewart left Hot Springs today
for New York, taking with them Sam
Schepps, wanted in connection with the
graft scandal and said to be the man
who paid the actual murderers of Her
man Rosenthal for their work.
Schepps had become one of the
sights" In Hot Springs and a large
crowd of natives bade him farewell
officer Thomas was detailed to guard
Schepps last night and slept in a room
adjoining that of the Rosenthal wit
ness. This morning Schepps complained
to the hotel manager that Thomas
snored SO loudly that he could not sleep.
The Washington times., 1912-08-15
Stimson Gives Up
Plan to See ManeuVers

Secretary of War Stimson today aban-
doned his proposed trip to Stratford,
Conn, to witness the army maneuvers
there. HIS presence Is needed here In
connection with extra cabinet business
due to the near adjournment of Con-
gress.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-28
GUINEA PLEA KTLLFD

GUINEA PLEA KILLED
Judge Baldwin ruled that the
petition filed by WilliamA A. Gun
nea, Socialist candidate, contest
ing the election of Maclay Hoyne
as states attorney, was too indef-
mite. Permission given to file an
other petition.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-28

sergeant-at-arms of House OF
Representatives and two depu-
ties, still on. trail of VIM. Rookie
Teller, multimillionaire fugitive,
whose testimony is so badly
wanted in Pujo money trust in
vestigation.
Tangier.-M. Hafrid, ex-sultan
of Morocco, jailed DR.. Cortes,
Spanish dentist, who persisted in
dunning him for work done on
the imperial teeth.
New York.-Ofering 500 re-
ward and no questions asked,
man who lost a diamond stud
wound up advertisement with:
"Mr. Slick Man, want that
stud"
South Norwalk, Conn.-Mrs.
George Mills had husband arrest
ed. Judge told her to sentence
him. Fined him ST for drinking,
S. for making a noise and 90 days
in jail for striking her.
New York.-Playing Indian
and Cowboy" E. Kremla, IS, shot
and killed his chum, F. Oberst. IA.
London.-The Balkan-Turkish
peace conference adjourned at
noon today until 4 p. m. Monday.
Berlin. - Pres.-elect Wilson's
book, "The State" will appear
soon in German translation by
Gienther Thomas, who got au-
thor's permission.
-O-O
GUINEA PLEA KILLED
Judge Baldwin ruled that the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-28

,
pendent" governments for Al
Bania and Macedonia.
Boston.-R. B. Davis, boy
broker now serving S years at
Deer Island for ENLIGHTENMENT of
thousands of dollars, will not get
pardon from present governors
council.
Rock Island, IlI.-G. w. Crit
fifth and wife found dead with
bullet wounds on body. Believed
he shot her then killed self.
Joliet, Ill.-George Clark, con-
victed con man, can not be found.
Forfeited 81 900 bond.
.Auckland.-Message from Brit
ish New Guinea said that Lemma
natives on the Island of Papua
had massacred entire population
Of the village,
Paris.-The Temps published
story that Prince Ahmed Fuan,
uncle of Khedive of Egypt, is pre-
pairing to invade Albania at head
of 10000 soldiers and claim
throne of that country.
Little Falls, N. Y.-Cumula-
tive evidence showing reduction
of the striking mill workers al
ready low wages at state board of
mediation's first public hearing.
Washington. = N athanielI
Green, negro, indicted for attack
ing white woman within 40 hours
after crime was committed.
: New York $4,000 United
Garment Workers win strike
next week.
I:.,o;,,,,aS; r.rso,,. r.,;,,,,e
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-01

Among other things it is behind the movement to Immediately erect ar
auditorium to seat SO0-to better care for the many conventions meeting in
Fargo every year and to afford a suitable place for holding automobile and other
shows. 1t has plans under way for establishing a city market place for arm
produce, etc; it's booking conventions for the baance of 1912 and for 1913.
The Fargo CommerciaI Club is now preparing a booklet regarding
Fargo, Its Advantages and Opportunities" The booklet will be out I'M ot to 60
days You can secure a copy free, a. soon as published, by sending your name
to the secretary now. If interested in securing a new location, the Secretary
will give you rehableinformaton on the subject. Write him today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-01

Fargo is the county seat OF Cass, the
banner county Of North Dakota. In point
of population Cass is the largest in the
state. Modern, diversified farming now
rules there. The opportunities for the Mid
die West farmer in the county are UNI
equaied Practical farming on the pro-
ductive lands Of cass County, especially
stock raising and dairying. in addition to
grain raising, insures big returns every year.
The opportunities for the investor are most
attractive. FULL information on request 20
the Commercial Club
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-01

IS situated In the heart of the
Red River VaIley-the most fertile farm
ing district OF equal area in the
world. It is a metropolitan city In every
respect and a representative city OF the
Middle Northwest It has a population of
between 1900 and 10000. and in its retail
trade territory there is a population of
nearly 100000. 1t is the largest city In
North Dakota and the recognized railroad,
financial, commercial, manufacturing. ed
ueational and religious center OF the state
Read Facts About Fargo given below.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18
Bravery Of the Cree Indians.

Many episodes Of noble self-sacri
fee might be related about the Crees,
though they themselves never men.
ton them. The stoical Indian won.
an does her duty and speaks Of her
life only when questioned concerning
II. Occasionally one Ia found who
will assert her woman's rights.
once saw a stalwart squaw chasing
her husband around and around the
wigwam, brandishing an ak and
threatening to kill him, a feat she
was quite capable of putting into ex.
ecution. Upon another occasion an
Indian asked me to speak good
things" to his wife as he was all
used" Usually, however, the women
are patient sufferers. willing slaves
and beasts Of burden. Widows are
eagerly sought in marriage. owing to
the fact that they inherit their dead
husbands hunting grounds. Frequent
ly a young man is mated to woman
of twice his age.-Wide World Maya.
zine.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18
Ancient Fountain Pen.

An illustration of an everlasting
pen found with description In man.
uscript dated 1925, and signed by
sieur Bion, "purveyor to the king and
maker OF mathematical instruments, +"
Paris' appears in Popular Mechan-
les Like the modern fountain pen,
lI was made with three principal
pieces The central section contained
tne INK, which flowed TO the pen
through perforation. The lower cap
nau threaded rod In its center,
which closed the perforation in the ink
gohtainer when screwed into place.
Inc upper end Of the Ink container
was closed by theaded cap provid-
% with lead pencil Point covered
oy sull another cap.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18

Directly across the aisle from him,
TWO rows down, sat jeanette! Turning
her head she saw him and smiled
sweetly. 1t was not at all look OF
Indignation. Jeanette's mind seemed
quite at peace. Grampell reached her
side in three strides.
Where were your" he inquired,
Why didn't you wait for me? And
what Smiths were you at"
What are you talking about?" de-
manded the young woman. Didn't you
get my letter? wrote you that /
mad already promised to go to the op.
era tonight. The Smiths? That was
message ! left for the superintend.
emit OF my mission-he was to go to
'he Smiths for some books we had
collected for the children. Isn't the
music lovely tonight?"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18
psPslN DOES NOT CURE iNDl
GEST.--;

Kidney diseases increase l67 per
cent in the City of Chicago in one
generation.
One OF the most appalling facts
brought to light by the statistics of
the United States Census bureau. is
the increase of kidney and bladder
diseases. In less than one generation
these dreadful ailments have in
creased 1877 per cent in the City OF
Chicago and in much the same ratio
in other parts of the United States.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18

bratory work, the Chambers Medi
ne company has perfected Kid
Py and bladder pill, OF greatest cur
i've properties. relieving almost at
Ice and restoring the organs to
Ieir normal condition.
Chambers Kidney and Bladder
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18

pills may be obtained at any reliable
store and are always guaranteed 20
cure or money refunded.
Chambers" is the kind you want.
Sold locally by A. s. Horne, Drug.
gist. Logan. Utah.
Price soc
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18

Had dyspepsia or Indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what l did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me."-J. H.
Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18

Might 30 Worth Knowing.
The mechanism Of the hand ia suob
that cigar held between the second
and third fingers will not drop from
the hand should the smoker fall asleep
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18
SINAI, Sin. Only IN. seoI,,,r,

II is astonishing how soon. the wbo,o
conscience begins to unravel. II a sin.
gle stitch drops; one little sin in.
dulged In makes a hole you could pu,
your head through.-Charles Buxton
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18

Price SOC.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-04-18

nbers' Kidney and Bladder
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-21
SkOwhegan Girl In Virginia

Word has been received from Miss
Harriet l.. Marble announcing her safe
arrival in Danville, Va, and of the
taking up of her duties as teacher of
vocal music and harmony In the Roam
oak Institute, a female college in that
city. She expresses herself DIS delight
ed with her new duties and the
cordially of the people there. The
climate has also proven very agree
able. Her presence in SkoWhegan
will be greatly missed as she has
been of great assistance to the mu-
steal talent of our town.
Miss Marble began her musical
career at the age of seven years when
she made her first appearance in pub
lie She studied locally for a time
and then went abroad. While IA
London, it was her good fortune to
play accomplishments for William
Shakespear, who in return gave her
some lessons in voice. After her re-
TURN " AilitilNt 9iA1 btNdihC SNu
dent at Cornell University in Ithaca.
y. Y, and at the same time carried on
course in music with Egbert at the
Ithaca Conservatory of Music under
Prof. Sumner Salter. After another
years study with this prominent or
ganist and composer. of New York
City, she went south and taught two
years where she Was very successful
in bringing out the musical talent
of the school in the cantata THE Pill
lar of Fire" Returning to SFoWhe-
gan, she studied with Prof. Wass of
Augusta for a year and then continu-
ed to study for two years in the Frank
Damrosch Institute of Musical Art,
New York. While there. Miss Marble
was a member of the Calvary Baptist
church choir under Prof. Bowman,
in the senior and solo department.
After that she went to Anvil, Pa,
and there taught for one year in the
Lebanon Valley College. While there
she became the originator of the
Girls Glee Club, which is a we'll
known musical organization through
out Pennsylvania
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-21

f. T. Palmer has rather an unusual
way of determining the quantity of
apples which he raises, as he measures
them as a lumberman would wood,
by the cord. He says that he had IL
cords of Baldwins, which were equal
to 900 barrels and an unusual number
of other varities He also stated that
a square foot of apples in a pen was
equal to bushel. Mr.. Palmer is one
of the big orchardists of the county.
The Oxford parlors were the scene
of a pretty social event last Friday
afternoon when Mrs. Jennie NJ. Sch
wartz gave "A hand-painted china ex-
hibition and tea. The affair was at
tended by Skowhegan ladies, and Mrs.
Schwartz was assisted by Mrs. Clyde
II. Smith, Mrs. B. A. McCoombs, Mrs.
Charles Hill, Mrs. Annie F. Fish and
Miss Ethel S. Walton as patronesses.
The china was of unusual beauty and
was very artistically decorated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-21

The members of the Congregational
Working League held meeting last
Monday afternoon in the parlors of
the church. Plans are being made BY
the ladies of this society for sale to
be held the first of December. a spe-
cial meeting will be held tomorrow
evening at the home of Miss Sarah J.
Anderson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-21
Wanted
Teams to Haul
Four Foot Pop
lar Pulp Wood.

One turn road in town of
Concord, to be loaded on cars
at Bingham Station. Will hire
by the month, or let by the
cord. For particulars write
to F. H Colby, or W. W. Dur
gin, of Bingham, Maine. tf45