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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
MURDER IN A BOAT?
T. j. Brown Arrested for Killing His Com.
DanIOn on Fishing Trip.

WILL.IMANTIC, Conn, Aug. 19.-Thomas
j. Brown, So years old, former selectman
of the town of Canterbury, was arrested
yesterday charged with murder in the first
degree. On July 3 last. in company with
Frederick F. Montgomery Of Paokersvills.
he went out in boat fishing on the Quina-
baug River.
They left Packersville about o'clock
in the evening; and the same night about
O'Clock Brown returned alone and said that
Montgomery had committed suicide by
jumping overheard,
1t is now alleged that the men had n
fight and that Brown pushed his COM
panion out of the boat. Brown was ar
raigned before Justice of the Peace III. II.
Hunter in Canterbury yesterday, and the
hearing was continued until Aug. rs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
RAINFALL FLOODS NEWARK.
Lightning Strikes n Church and scares
Factory Workers.

Newark had three hours of continuous
downpour yesterday afternoon, accom-
panied by thunder and lightning. 1t was
the biggest rainfall in many years and
flooded streets and cellars in the low-lying
sections of the city. but the damage was
not 10 great as it has been on former occa-
sions because of recent improvements in
the sewers.
Lightning struck the steeple of the First
Congregational Church on Clinton avenue,
scattering roofing slate broadcast, but
doing no great damage o the main edifice.
A factory building NJ Mulberry and Chest
nut streets was struck az the same time by
among the employees Of several jewelry
manufacturers occupying the structure.
The chimney of house in Bruce street was
demolished during the storm by a stroke
Of lightning which did not further damage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
PEACE CONFAB WITH MOROS.


Special Cable Despatch TO THE SUN.
MANILA, Aug. 19-The Philippine Commits
sion to-day confirmed Gov. Taft's appoint
ment Of Capt. Langhorne, Of the Eleventh
Cavalry, az secretary, and Capt. Keller.
Of the Engineer Corps. as engineer of the
newly created Moro Province. These Of
ficers will receive their army pay and 20
per cent. additional for their services.
Major Billiard, of the Twenty Eighth In
fantry, who built the Iligan road, and who
has had a number of peace conferences with
the heads of the various tribes is about to
complete very important military road to
Lake Lanao. Most of the laborers en-
ployed on the work are Moros. He has
also arranged for peace conference with
the lake and mountain tribes and will CO.
operate with influential chiefs, who have
expressed desire to inspect the work
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20

wAsHTNuToN FORECAST FoRTo DAY AND 70 MORROW
For eastern New York. hoUers 50 ,day, FRESH south
minds. brconiug variable and prObG6iv shifting to
tupN and north: IItr 10 morrOw Wdrnler IN Interior
For the District OF Columbia and Maryland.
showers to day followed by clearing; fair, warmer
to morrow.
For Delaware and New Jersey. showers to day:
fair 10 morrow, fresh south Winds.
For New England, showers and cooler to day;
fair TO morrow fresh southwest 10 northwest winds.
For western New York partly cloudy TO day,
showers In the morning In east portion fresh west
tn northwest Winds fair, warmer ~ morrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
ROSS OrT or DOMINION STEEL,
But Remains as President OF the Dominion
Coal Company.

MONTREAL. Quebec, Aug ls'-owIng
TO the differences between the directorate
Of the Dominion Iron and Steel and the
Dominion Coal companies, James Ross
has resigned as president and director
of the former company. He left here to-
day for New York.
The resignation confirms the impression
that his presence on both boards was
stumbling block to the settlement OF the
questions pending between the two com
panies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
Bids Asked for Raising the Maine Wreck.

NpHt'dI CdbIe DrSpdfch n TIKI SUN.
HAVANA, Aug ia contract to raise
the battIeship Maine, the Spanish cruiser
Alfonso MI, and the wrecks of other Spanish
warships has been advertised The bids
Viii be opened on Oct. II. The conditions
are the same as those contained in the
previous advertised contract, for which
there was only one bidder
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
FISHERMAN'S RING FOUND.
Cardinal OreglIa Discovered 1t ON Leo's
Writing Table.
Special Cable Despatch to THE SUN.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
BERLIN, Aug. ia despatch from Rome
to the Catholic newspaper Germdnia says
the fisherman's ring belonging to the late
Pope, which was supposed to have been
lost, has been found on the writing table Of
Leo XIII. Cardinal oreglia examined the
ring and, according to custom. broke it up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
HAD A DEAD Roy IN THE BOx
Bullet Hole I'm the Breast and Parents
Arrested on a Train.

McKEEsPoRT, Pa, Aug. 19.--Isaac Jube-
lier and wife Of Tucker, Pa, are in Jail here.
To-day they boarded Pittsburg, Virginia
and Charleston train with box which
they left with the baggagemaster, He
opened the box and found the body Of a
ive-year-old boy with bullet hole in the
breast. The conductor telegraphed ahead
and had them arrested.
The couple said the body was that Of their
son Oscar, that he had accidentally shot
himself and they feared to bury the body
at Tucker and were taking it to Dravos-
burg for interment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
BRITISH PROTEST no BELGIUM.
Objects to Administration OF the Congo
Free state.
Special Cable Despatch TO TIL

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
BRUSSELS, Aug. l9-The British Minister
has notified the Belgian Government that
Great Britain formally objects to the grant
ing of monopolies the employment Of
forced labor and other features in the ad-
ministration of the Congo Free State.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
Denver Exchange Ex-PresIdent Ill Here.

Col. c. L. Taylor. formerly of the firm of
Taylor 4 Kittredge of Denver, Col, and
once president OF the Colorado Mining Ex-
change, was found suffering from hem
orrhage Of the stomach in "A room in Smith
Il McNel's Hotel last night. He is in
Hudson Street Hospital and his condition
at midnight was serious.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
MORE ITALIANS COMING HERE.
Increase of 2d,,4SD First Half Of This Year
Over Same Period Last Year

Special Gable Despatch to THE SUN.
ROME, Aug. l9.-Official statistics pub
lished to-day show that l4s,s45 Italians
emigrated to the United States during the
first half Of the year 1908. This is an in
crease OF 2s.4s9 over the corresponding
period Of 1902. The majority Of the emf
grants were from southern Italy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
PaImer-Brown wedding in London To-day

Special Cablc Despatch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON Aug 18-It is announced that
the wedding of Honor6 Palmer Of Chicago
and Miss Grace Greenway Brown of Balti-
more will be celebrated at St Georges
Church, Hanover Square, tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
Body-Snatchlng scandal at Adelaide.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 19.--sensa-
tlona allegations in regard to body snatch
ing were published here to-day II is
suggested that n number of high medical
o'hcials are implicated in the scandals
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
PORTER NOT FOR ROOTS PLACE.
Paris Embassy Has No Information That
lie IL to lie Appointed.
Special Cable Despatch to THE Su,

'VT0H1F VIE00o 17''V"''7' 10 t TIE '1~'
PARIS, Aug. 18.--The Mdtin says Il has
ascertained from the United States Embassy
that no communication has been received
there in regard 10 the story that Gen. Horace
Porter the American Ambassador to France,
may be appointed to succeed Elihu Root
as Secretary of War. Gen. Porter is absent
from the city at present.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-20
George Meredith Ill.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, Aug I9-Gcorge Meredith,
the no velist. is i'll and confined to his bed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
THE BIRTHDAY HONOR
LIST OF KING EDWARD

LONDON, Nov. 9.-King Edward 5
birthday honor list is extremely uninter-
esting. No new peers or privy council
ors have been created, but there Is q
long list Of promotions. decorations. and
knighthoods for servicess rendered in
the various public departments.
Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford
has been promoted from commander Of
the bath TO knight commander Of the
L.-t!s::-~ August Manns. musical director
of the Crystal Palace. has been made
knight. The following Canadians have
been honored: Robert Bell. OF Toronto.
director of She geological survey of Can
ada; Colonel Pinault deputy minister of
militia, and Louis Philippe Herbert. the
artist
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
THE PEOPLES MISSION
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

The Peoples Mission celebrated its
fourth anniversary last night in Metro
politan Methodist Episcopal Church
The edifice was filled by members OF
the mission and friends who particj-
pated in the anniversary services. The
Rev E. D. Bailey, evangelist at large
Of the Brooklyn City Mission ard Tract
Society. presided and the program in
cluded musical numbers and. addresses
by prominent ministers and converts to
the mission.
Among those who addressed the meet
ing were the Rev Frank NJ Bristol. the
Rev. Charles w Gallagher. Of Rust
Hail; the Rev. E. D. Bailey. DR.. Merrill
+. Gates. Capt Thomas H. Mckee, and
the Rev. d. w SkeIlenger. The mu-
steal portion Of the program was given
by ". II. Evans; quartet. consisting
OF c. W HavelI. W. c. McAIichael, Mel.
G. Leaman. and Chester Wilton: a
mixed quartet including Mrs. Frances
Pratt Brown. Miss Edna NJ Kim5sll,
Mel. G. Leamon and Chester Wilton.
The Peoples Mission orchestra played
several selections.
Services OF the Peoples Mission are
held at 80 Pennsylvania Avenue The
mission is supported entirely by volun-
tary subscriptions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
CHRIsTIAN scIENcE sERvIcEs.

'Mortals and Immortals" was the title
and subject of the sermon yesterday
in the two Christian Science churches,
and was a very instructive and helpful
discourse. 1t clearly showed the great
difference between the mortal man. the
creation Of sense. and the real, spiritual
man, Gods image and likeness. and
how the one must be put on and the
other brought to light. We must all do
this work. The demand is upon every
one, 10 him that is afar off. and to him
that Is nigh II is done only as we dis
believe and deny materiaiism, rise above
sense-testimony. purify thought and
bring to conscious light and demonstra-
ton the impersonal Christ None can
do this for US but we ourselves. Every
honest desire for a higher life, every
good thought, every loving word, every
kindly deed. is step toward spiritual
freedom.
This religion is growing fast. We have
no revivals or any methods by which
large numbers are brought In. but each
individual joins our ranks as he honest
ly believes, after examination. that our
claims are reasonable and just 1t is q
practical, demOnstrable happy religion
ana We would commend IL TO all ] NJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
HIGH TRIBUTE PAID
TO MRS. B00TH-TUCKER

Memorial services in honor Of Mrs.
Emma BoOth-Tueker, late consul for
the Salvation Army IN America, were
held last night in the Salvation Army
Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue.
In his address present Commissioner
Macfarland, who was an intimate
friend of the dead consul paid high
tribute 10 her good deeds, the inf hence
Of which. he said. extended around the
world. Mrs. Booth-Tucker,' he said,
accomplished in her short lie more
than any other woman Of her day"
In commenting further upon her no
bility OF character. he used these words:
Her love was Ike the love Of God.
Even in the supreme crisis Of the Saliva
ton Army IN America when she came
with her husband to take command.
after former commanders had tried 10
destroy II. she allowed no word OF just
Indignation. much less resentmenr, either
from herself OF any other SalvAtiOnist
She was Christ-like. who when He was
reviled, roviled not again, but commit
ted Himself % Him who judgeth right
eously."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
BIBLE STUDY COURSE
At YIN. CA. ROOMS
Topics Under Several Heads to Be Con-
sidered Through instruction of
Rev. Dr.. Dagger.

The series OF Bible studies which will
begin tonight under the auspices OF
the Y. NJ c. A. at their home on G
Street, promises to be the most inter
esting ever held in Washington The
course, which will be under two general
heads, Will be conducted by the Rev.
DR.. Forrest f. Dagger, of Philadelphia,
Pa. The classes for Bible study VIII
meet on Monday evenings, the first ses-
sion beginning at 1880 p. m. and con-
tinuing to S;15 p. M, and the second
from s;15 to 9 2. m.
The series under the title of Funda-
mental Bible Doctrines viii be a dig
cussion of the following subjects:
Revelation and Inspiration, Creation.
Providence. Miracles. Sin, Divinity OF
Christ. Vicarious Atonement, Regenera-
ton, Conversion, Justification. Adoption,
Sanctification. Repentance, Faith, Inter
mediate State. Resurrection. Second I'd
vent, Heaven. and He'll.
In the second period. Sis to .. DIR.
Dagger will give instruction In the train
ing Of teachers. The outlines of this
course VIII be as follows:
How to Win and Hold Attention, How
to Prepare. How to Introduce and An
alyze a Lesson, How to Attack a Les
son, How to Question. How to Illustrate
from his history and from his daily
events, and from observation; Visible
Illustrations or ObJec- Lessons. The
Teacher in Touch With Himself, The
Teacher in Touch With the Word, The
Teacher IN Touch With the Child
Mind and VIII. How to Unfold a Les
son. How to Get Teaching Power. The
Teacher Training the Scholar, The
Teachers Personal Magnetism Hnur IL
Excite Interest in Study. A Teacher
Rewards
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
RELIGIOUS MEANING
OF THE REVOLUTION
DR.. Radcliffe's Address on the Life and
Work of John Witherspoon,
Signer Of Declaration.

The Rev Wallace Radcliffe. pastor
of the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, last evening preached the last
sermon of the series introductory TO the
centennial of the church. which Is 10
begin next Sunday. John Wither-
spoon" was the subject of DR.. Rad
cliffe's address.
In part. Dr. Radcliffe, in referring TO
John Witherspoon, the only ministerial
signer of the Declaration of Independ-
ence, said:
THE war of the Revolution was not a
mere civil or political struggle. Religion
was at the very core of the conflict The
earliest outbreaks were against the pay
ment of church taxes. In those days
there were but few Romanists. Method
lists. or Baptists. The Anglicans receiv-
ed the church rates and, of course, were
loyal throughout 20 the King. The
Presbyterlans. PuritaDs. and Lutherans
we're the dissenters and rebelled against
the unjust slavery.
And it is an honor which should not
be forgotten that the only minister
among the signers OF the Declaration OF
independence was a Presbyterian min
lister. John Witherspoon. He was born
right for such service, in Scotland, and
a Hneal descendant Of John Knox. He
was not afraid of giving or taking
blows. His early ministry was one OF
attack against wrong doctrine and bla-
tant blasDhemy. His abilities brought
calls from Dundee. Dublin, and Rotter-
dam and finally from Princeton College
TO be its president. When he came he
was forty-six years of age. a many-sided
man, scholar. theOlOgian, pastor. orator.
teacher, author. tinencier. leader Of men.
BY birth and training the adversary OF
wrong and oppression. he was immedt-
ately identified with the colonial cause.
He was the trusted counselor OF Rob
ert Morris, stood beside Hancock, JEFF
ferson, Franklin, and their illustrious
compeers and was the stanch and close
friend of Washington in his most trying
experiences. He preached the opening
sermon OF the first general assembly Of
the Presbyterian church of this country.
He has written his name and principles
indeMbly upon both church and state
The magnificent history Of the church
has its explanation IN the faithfulness
and scri2turainess Of its beginnings; a
history OF Increasing numbers, large
benefaction. and unmistakable testimony
TO republican government Its principles
carry in them the power and perpetuity
OF the state"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
IASOLVENT BANKS
OFFICERS ARRESTED

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. Nov. -
James z. Hanley. president; Bruno
Hobbs. vice president. and A. @. Jones'
assistant cashier OF the BimetanId
Bank, which was closed last Thursday,
were arrested late Saturday night OF
complaint sworn TO by James Z. Mo-
sier. Of the Harder-Mosier MercautHe
Company, Of Cripple Creek Informa-
ton filed with Assistant Attorney Coia
alleges that the defendants accepted 500
from the Harder Mosier Mercantifs
Company for deposit in the Bimetallio
Bank. when they knew the institution
to be in an insolvent condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
DR.. CLARK breaches
At HAMLlNE CHURCH

The Rev. Lucien Clark preached the
sermon at the evening services in Ham
line Methodist Episcopal Church yes
terday. He chose his text from II
Samuel. xvlii:29. "Is the young man
Absalom safer The speaker called at
tention to the wickedness. vanity, and
pride Of the young man. and told how
he brought sorrow and anguish TO his
father. David.
The speaker compared the youth of
today with Absalom. and asked If the
youth Of the present time is any safer
than Absalom was. The breathless en-
deavor to accumulate wealth and obtain
power" said DR. Clark, sis a rapid
step along the road TO ruin"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Meeting of LEADER to Suggest Plans for
the Improvement of the
ColoTed Race.

The National Sociological Society is
holding a three days conference in
Washington at the Lincoln Temple Con-
gregational Church. The purpose of the
conference is TO study the conditions of
the colored people in the United States
and to suggest plans for the improve
ment thereof The first business session
began this afternoon at clock. Among
the subjects to be considered are:
]. The nature and cause Of race preju-
dice: How controlled.
2. Factors in the solution Of the prob
lem: (a) Education. Cb). craftsmanship.
Cc) religion. Cd) philanthropy
3. Proposed solutions; (a) Race segre-
CATION Cb) distribution among the
States. (c) colonization. Id race har-
p.Sny.
4 Special problems: (a) The city ne
gro. Cb) rape and lynching. (e) the ne
gro as an industrial factor, Id the ne
gro as a patriot.
5. The necessity for a commission TO
consider the various phases OF the race
problem.
Commissioner Macfarland will speak
at the session tonight, which is to be
held in the Nineteenth Street Baptist
Church and is open 20 the public. Other
speakers are to be DR.. A. D. Mayo and
the Rev Dean Richmond Babbitt.
The evening session tomorrow will be
held in the Metropolitan A NJ z.
Church. NJ between Fifteen and Six
teenth Streets northwest. when the
speakers are to be Bishop Abraham
Grant. the Rev. Dr. Rabbit and Prof
f. A. Johnson The Coleridge-T Taylor
Society of 200 voices will furnish the
music.
Dr. Algernon S. Cropsey, OF Rochester
n z, will address the meeting Wednes-
day evening. which viii be held IN the
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church.
1t is expected over ESQ delegates from
all parts OF the country viii attend the
conference. Among those who have sig
nifled their Intention Of being present
are Bishop Satterlee. Gen. William
Birney. Gen. George H. HarrIes, the
Rev. Teunis s. Hamlin. ex-senator
Henry Blair. of New Hampshire; Sen
ator George L. Wellington. of Maryland;
! the Hon. James D. D. Carr, r B. Mont
gomery, Of Milwaukee; the Rev Harvey
johnson, Of Baltimore: Prof. B. =
Allen, of Jefferson City, No
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
ROOSEVELT At
GRACE REFORMED CHURCH

President Roosevelt attended morning
services yesterday at Grace Reformed
Church. at Fifteenth and o Streets. and
listened to a sermon by the pastor. the
Rev. John N Schick The President
walked TO church from the White
House, accompanied by Secret Service
men and local detectives. He enjoyed
the crisp. bracing air of the morning
greatly.
At the church there was the usual
crowd Of persons gathered 20 catch a
glimpse of the President After leaving
church. Mr.. Roosevelt walked back in
the direction of the White House as
far as the residence Of Secretary Hay,
where he remained for a time TO learn
Of the latest developments IN the
Panama situation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
THE NATIONS CAPITAL
TO BE CITY OF GOD
Rev. Mr.. Mcleod Says People of District
Should Surround Strangers
With Righteousness.

The Rev. Donald c. Mcleod. pastor
Of the First Presbyterian Church,
preached yesterday morning on Our
Privileges and Responsibility IS as Citi-
zens Of The National Capital.
Dr. Mcleod congratulated his hear
ers upon living in the Capital, where
they had an opportunity TO get first
hand view of legislators and other high
officials He expressed the opinion that
severe criticisms IF Congress are I'M
merited. as he considers it the finest
legislative body in the world.
Or. Mcleod then drew attention 10
the responsibilities resting upon the
citizens of the District, and said that
not enough had been done to surround
the thousands Of public men and other
strangers coming TO the city with
Righteousness I'VE ought TO have the
city of God as the seat Of the Capital. %
said he. at must come through Christ.
1 appeal 10 you u prepare the way"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-09
LECTURES AT GOLDEN RULE HALL

The Washington local and the Social
ist party in America has arranged for
a series of educational lectures to be
given on Sunday afternoons at Golden
Rule Hall. on Ninth Street Yesterday
c. F. Nesbit gave a most interesting
address on THE Soul Of America" The
Rev. J. c. Hogan speaks next Sunday
on Present Day Problems and Their
Solution" The two following Sundays
Will be Thanksgiving Thoughts" by ].
L. McCreery. and Irrigation" by Ray
p. Teele. open discussion follows the
speeches, and all who are interested in
economic sociological and political ques-
lions are invited 10 attend the series.