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The Washington times., 1907-08-08

than any OF the older battleships. can
do against the biggest war dogs OF
today. Aside from this, the fiotilla OF
torpedo craft which will probably ac-
company the battleships. and the sew
cral submarines which Will be shipped
across with the few gunboats now on
the Pacific, will make possible maneu-
vers OF two big fieets-cruisers pitted
against battleships-to display properly
the qualities Of each type of vessel.
armament. and turret and gun arrange
ment.
Rear Admiral James II. Dayton. who
VIII command the new Pacific fleet IS
expected to start almost any day from
Manila TO Mare Island with the four
big armorcd cruisers, West Virginia.
Colorado, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The protected cruisers, Cincinnati and
Raleigh, which will be relieved by the
Denver and Cleveland, which are now
on their way to Manila from. Hampton
Roads, will proceed across to Puget
Sound shortly afterward. The St Louis
will soon arrive at Mare Island the
California has been placed in commits
zion, the South Dakota will be ready
shortly, and the Washington and
Tennessee will then make their appear
ance to complete the organization. to-
Eether with the new cruiser Milwaukee.
which Will soon be relieved in Central
American waters by the Albany.
Composition of Squadronss
Inc 1hClhC meet AT present IS COM
posed Of three small squadrons-the
Pacific Coast Squadron. Philippine
Squadron. and Asiauc Squadron. The
ships left in the Far East will be con-
sOlidated into the Asiatic Squadron. un-
der command Of Rear Admiral J. n.
Hemphill. with headquarters at Manila
The formation of these two sQuadrOns
on the Pacific coast VIII be as follows:
Rear Admiral James II. Dayton, COM
mander-in-chief OF the Pacific feet. first
squadron and first division.
First Squadron. (Armored cruisers.)
First division-West Virginia, COlora-
do. Pennsylvania. and Maryland, each
with eighteen guns and 1850 tons dis
placement
Second division, under command OF
Rear Admiral Uriel Sebree-Tennessec
and Washington, each with twenty guns
end 1880 tons displacement. and the
California and South Dakota. sister
ships to those of the first division.
Second Squadron. protected cruisCrs.)
Rear Admiral William Z. SwinbUrEe,
commander OF squadron and division.
Third divlsion-St Louis, Charleston,
and Milwaukee. 800 tons and fouTte en
guns each; Chicago, 5000 tons and
eighteen guns.
Fourth division commander not yet
selected) Cincinnati and Raleigh, 8. 3.l2S
tons and eleven guns each; New Or
leans and Albany, $3.50 tons and ten
guns each.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
CHICAGO TRACTION
DECISION RENDERED
Judge GroSscup and Prof.
Gray Favor Railways
Company.

CHICAGO, H., Aug. S.-United States
Circuit Judge Grosscup and Prof. John
Z. Gray today handed down their de
cisiOn as arbitrators in the plan for tho
reorganization OF the companies now
composing the Union Traction system OF
this city.
The decision with some minor modi-
fCaions. is practically what has been
expected. turning the Union Traction
companies over to the new Chicago
Railway Company. The announcement
of the decision was received with dis
satisfaction by the holders Of some
A,0JuCO0 Of floating Indebtedness. the
character Of whose holdings will be
relegated 10 a second place in the new
Company's Indebtedness. and threats or
litigation to prevent the merger were
at once made by attorneys representing
these holders.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Deaths.


White
Rebecca Watson, "a years, 1910 Summit
place northwest
william Gasway, GO years, % o street
northeast.
A Worth Spates, so years, Garfield
Hospital
Margaret 4. Howells. 43 years, PIpey
Branch road. d. c.
Harry Linl<ins. IS years, 524 Twenty
sixth street northwest
Eva Hollis, 6 years, PA Lintworth
place southwest.
Percy j.. Jones. l year, $40 Lefty
street southwest.
Sallie r. Ford. Z months. sos Seventh
street northeast
Francis Walker, four months, Chill
dren's Hospital.
Marion z. Magruder, 3 months. sos q
street southwest.
Douglas V Spencer. months. 11O2
MARYLAND avenue southwest
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Michele Maffo. Is ten years her senior.
and her parents had no objection TO the
match
Not many hours passed before the pair
were man and wife. for the event was
celebrated at the brides home. 1t was
a Joyous climax 10 the romance in which
the bride had worked so arduously for
the right 10 become Mrs. Maffo.
Although reluctant. because OF the
girls tender years. Father Carusa per-
formed the ceremony. They were the
happiest pair in all Philadelphia after
the blessing had been pronounced
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
'MeHcan Boy
Legally A dopted
By "Chink" Dad

POTTSVILLE. Pa. Aug. s.-A
document was filed by Recorder
Charles Folmer. at the court house.
which caused a big surprise. It Is
deed of adoption. by which Charlie
Sing. ChinEman. and proprietor OF
q laundry on Coal street. Shenan>
dcah. adopts a white boy of Phila-
delphia parentage.
The boys name is Charles Hunt.
and his mother. grandmother. and
ereat-Erandmother, Mrs. D. Z.
White. Anna White Hunt, and Anna
elizabeth Hunt. of Philadelphia. are
parties to the agreement
They agree that the boys name
shall become Roy 500 Sing: that
Charlie Sing shall be his father, and
IN return the boy becomes the legal
netr OF the Chinaman.
The Celestial papa Is American in
all his habits. and is noted for his
Fourth OF July celebrations.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
GERMAN SHIP AGROUND
IN BOSTON HARBOR

BOSTON, Aug. S.-The large German
steamer Brewster. Captain Book. from
Port MOrant, Jamaica, which last night
ran ashore off Nix's Mate. today still
remains hard and fast
Nix's mate is one Of the most danger
Gus places in the harbor, and 1t is be-
lieved the damage to the vessel Will be
Sc rious.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Marriage Licenses

r. f. Herndon and Myra A. Greiner
both Of Orange, Va.
Henry y. Hershberger, Of Roanoke,
Va. and TTaCie c Gale. OF Falls
Church. Va
Grant L. Beight and Ethel l. Hovells.
Henry NJ. Morris and George T
Wood, both OF Gordonsville Va
James II. Arthurs, Of HyattsvIlle
Nd, and Sarah Peters. OF this city.
John F Bailey. Of Autrey Md, and
Medora r. Bradley. Of this city
Spencer Coleman and Faith Bernn.
Tracey Piekey and Amber Never
hoeffer, 10th Of Rockingham county, Va
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
VITAL RECORDS
BiuhA

White
Harry c ana Georgia S. Bookman.
girl
John F. and Ella E. Burke. girl.
Charles L. and Emma E SaVles. hoy.
Anton 4. and Hannah w Auth. bov.
Charles Z. and Anna NJ. Spence, Eirl.
George I. and Catherine <. Damey,
girl.
William F. and Alberta Sauter. girl.
William II. and Catherine A Bates.
boy.
Conrad NJ. and Cecilia Dorsch. girl
LtnU ood r. and Mable Williams. girl
John A. and Annie NJ. Terry. girl
Charles = and Harriet +. Latham,
girl.
Charles and Catherine StreeSs, girl
Paul H. and Matte Knever. boy.
George and Cora Jones, boy.
John J. and Annie ConneH, boy.
Fred w. and Bertha Besley, girl.
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
LUXURIOUS TRAVELLING
ON 10Th CENTURY TRAIN

NEW YORK. Aug. S.-Two handsome
new dining cars. built by tho Pullman
Company for the New York Central.
have been placed in service in the Twcn-
teth Century Limited and the Lake
Shore Limited.
The interior finish IS OF mahogany. the
decorations being inlaid instead or
carved. The cars are equipped with
electric lights and electric fans They
have A number Of new features among
them being porcelain refriEerators
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

episode Annie and Daniel met secretly
and planned their elopement On Mon
day the girl left home TO look for
work" she said. Soon afterward her
mother discovered that she had taken
most OF her clothing with her Then
she started an inquiry among her
friends, and learned that Annie and
Daniel had been seen walking together
toward the South street ferry.
OF course. she kew what that meant.
Wringing her hands and weeping
copiously, she spread the news Of the
elopement about Little italy, and II is
now the chief topic Of conversation
there. No tidirgs have been received
from the rIuavye va
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Brought Note From Priest.

Even though the license bureau had
refused TO grant a marriage license 10
pretty thirteen-year-old Teresa PaIiente.
OF 1893 Trenton avenue. the dusky little
daughter OF sunny Italy" appeared at
the office again 10 obtain the paper
With her came her mother and father.
They brought a note from the Rev.
Fnther Carusa. an Italian priest
She simply would marry Michele, -
and II was this determination that won
Tor her the privilege. Her husband,
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Fancy Goods

Sale OF &c Scotch Fabric
NItlhE Paper. IN pound 1nr
hBaSHosGs; BhSn Po,,6S looks exactly like Y
Envelopes TO match. package. SC.
For Friday we have made up a big
lot OF our weil-knOwn Sleeve
supporters that others sell nn
Tor soc. Made Of best satin IuC
ribbon with large bOws.......E/
Another lot of high-grade Hose
supporters, with large moire ar
pads and four straps Of Isle II
elastic &c value. @. I. P.
Womcn's Plain White Hemstitch-
ed Handkerchiefs Of sheer. Fc
dainty quality. Would be good -
value at %. G. T. P. for ~
Mems Grass -Bleached. Soft-Finish-
ed JapOnette HandkerChiefs. nr
with silk-embroidered initials.
l21zc value @. T. P.---.----.....-O ~
Choice OF our entire line OF 800 and
S2S Leather Handbags, in 0nr
for fall. G.. T. P..-............O/
End Of the season clearance Of
Hand-decorated plaques. OF pure
opal china. Many floral Dr.
effects. Worth PC. G. T. ~
Special Friday sale Of 25c Dress
Shields Of excellent quality;
light weight kind some slight ~
ly soiled- G. T. P. for 25c, I
or each. ~
Cleanup Of soc Leather Belts. in
black and the best shades nRn
some lined. Choice of all NQI
the new buckles. All sizes. -
Splendid assortment of soc back
combs. including plain high
back styles and gOld-mOunt- orr
ed and rhinestone effects. ~
.. L. P..-..-..--....-..---..--
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1wO Italian Baby Brides,
Both Just Past Is Years
One Finds 1t Necessary to EIope, the Other
Has Letter From Priest, and Parents
Ask for License.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. S.-Two more
'oright-eyed little italian children were
married in this city. At least there
was wedding for one of them and
the other has eloped, although IT is not
known where the ceremony was per-
formed.
Both Of these little brides are thirteen
years old The one who elOped was
Annie Launer, daughter of Christina
I.auner. Of 72S Kater street The child
had long been devoted TO Daniel Di
Bona young man OF twenty-four.
whom she had known in Italy before
her mother came TO America 10 make
her home
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SAVES THREE DROWNING
AT BEACH RESORT
Continued from First Page)

the nearby boats 10 come 10 me. Both
boys were kicking and fighting TO such
an extent that I thought for awhile l
would be unable TO save them The
bruises made by their kicks are still
upon my body.
"A boat finally came to me, ana 1
caught Moves about the waist and liter
ally threw him into 1t. l then caught
hold of Prather. whom 1 had let go, ana
pushed him over the side OF the boal-
BY that time l saw that young Robey
had become so excited over his com
panions' predicament that he had lost
all control over himself. and seemed
helpless. and had gone down. l swan
as hurriedly as l could toward him. ana
had soon brought him 10 the boat
I'VE put out for the shore, and on
arriving there some one gave me TN
bucket, and / began 10 roll Noyes over
and over, using the usual methods IOI
restoring consciousness l was asslsleu
by everal onlooker, and finally by
physician in the crowd. Noyes regalheo
Consciousness in about twenty minutes
and was removed TO the cottage OF Mrs;
John Robey where he received medlcdl
attention The other two boys were hot
so near gone, and after few minutes
work were revived
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
GLENN STRIKES
SNAG IN FIGHT
OVER FREIGHTS
Norfolk and Western
May Shun Peace
Conference.

RALEIGH. n. C.. Aug. S-Governor
Glenn today stated that as far as he
knew the conference between himself
and State corporation commissioners
and the freight traffic managers of the
five big railway systems in North Caro-
lima will be held tomorrow as ar
ranged.
Notwithstanding the governors state
ment it is reported, apparently on good
grounds, that the conference will not
be as successful as first anticipated.
The Norfolk and Western people have
registered their objection to the position
taken by the State in signaling out
that road for the FIRST operation TO re-
move the alleged freight rate discrim-
ination.
Roads May Cut Conference.
And IL Is reported that the freight
traffic manager at Norfolk. who has
been both invited to the conference and
summoned by legal process to appear
before the corporation commission,
Will not be here, and that probably
otner roads will not be represented on
that account, partly.
The test case" in which II was
sought TO make the Norfolk and West
ern defendant, was set for hearing to-
day. but was postponed until tomorrow
so the Norfolk and Western represen-
tatives might be here on the day OF
the conference.
The traffic manager at Norfolk is now
reported to have said he would not
come under the present circumstances 4:
that he would not accept the invita-
ton to the conference, and as to the
summons served on him. that was not
legally binding on him, he being in an
other State.
May Not Wait for N. & W.
II the representatives, Of the South
ern. Atlantic Coast Line. and Seaboard
Air Line are here tomorrow, however
the conference will probably be held
without the Norfolk and Western pax
ticipaung.
Tie governor is very anxious to have
the proper representatives, Of all the
roads present at the conference But
II all will not manifest n disposition for
an amlcable adjustment he will treat
with those who do and take such steps
as the new law directs against the
others.
T S. Devant. freight traffic manager
! OF the Norfolk and Western. wrote n
letter Yesterday TO the corporation com
mission requesting the case set for hear
ing tomorrow 10 be POSTPONED. The
! commission has answered that Il cannot
! be done. ard the hearing of complaints
Will be had whether Devant is here or
not.
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Ordered Suitor Away.

OF late. Di Bona's attentions had been
more than those OF a nice young boy
endeavorinE to amuse a pretty little
girl, and Mrs. Launer objected. She said
she would not allow Annie TO marry
for several years. and she even went
so far as to order Di Bona out OF her
house and tell him never 10 come back.
1t has been learned that after this
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
LAW SCHOOL

EVENING SESSIONS EXCLUSIVELY
OPENS OCTOBER Ist. 1907.
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elor-of-laws can be secured az end OF second
year.
For catalog application blanks. etc. aD-
ply In person or By mail 20 the Dean, l55l y
Street y W Telephone NJ Sf75-6s7f. aUs-tc
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

pivsician In the crowd. Noyes regained
Consciousness in about twenty minutes
and was removed TO the cottage OF MIS-;
John Robey. where he received medlcal
attention. The other two boys were not
so near gone, and after a Few minutes
work were revived.
Prather Poor Swimmer.
Lloyd Prather. who came near losing
his own life in an endeavor TO rescue his
friend, is not an expert swimmer, but
thought himself able to cope with the
situation. on reaching Noyes the
drowning boy grappled him, pinioning
his hands 10 his side and had not Copp
reached the two both would have un-
doubtedly drowned in short order.
I'VE would both have been gone in a
minute or two more" said Prather this
morning. II was in the water when Al
Jumped of the side Of the boat and a
moment later l saw that he had gone
over his depth and was about 10 drown.
When 1 reached him he was so frantic
with fear that he overpOWered me, ana
1 saw nothing but drowning in store Tor
US"
Prather is Of & modest and retiring dis
position, and has had little 10 say about
the near tragedy, even to members OF
his family, although he displayed hero
ism OF the highest order. He is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. LlyOd Prather and mas
but recently been appointed 10 an ap-
premiership in the plate printing divi-
sion OF the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing.
Rescued Man Is Recovered.
Noyes, who is an emDloye at the
Navy Yard. was brought back to Wash
ington Sunday night. being confined to
a staterOOm during the entire trip He
was unable 10 return 10 work Monday,
but has now fully recovered. Young
Robey. who can swim but little and who
was unable 10 aid his companions. re-
mained with his mother at Colonial
Beach
Samuel Copp. the man whose heroism
undoubtedly saved three lives. is an eX-
pert swimmer and Is frequent visitor
TO Colonial Beach. Although informing
cussed the matter IN detail for the first
| time this morning with a Times re-
porter, apparently uncOncerned as 10
the many plaudits shOwered upon him
after his remarkable performance. His
story was borne out in every detail by
a fellow-eleCtriCian. James Darcy, OF
2l45 l street who watched the rescue
| from the shore and assisted in the re-
susCitation OF the three boys.
1T was a wonderful feat for one man
TO perform" said Mr., Darcy. and the
spouded to the cries for help undoubt-
cdly saved Ill three boys. The affair
| occurred near the old freight wharf al
;he beach the water at the place the
/ boys went down being about eight 10
| ten feet deep"
The Washington times., 1907-08-08

To THE PCBLIC-ON AND AFTER
this date I wiz not be responsible for
any debts contracted by my wife An
to.nette VI. FleisEell or By anybody
else except myself personally. ". L
FLEISHELI. II
The Washington times., 1907-08-08
Special Notices.

THE COLORED NAN WHO TOOK
box containing five watches from Capital
Traction car Tuesday Aug 6, return at
once TO Box 163. Times Office. and avoid
further trouble auS-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
cosTuMERs' ROOM CLOSED.
Affairs of the Gates Firm Are Being
 Wound Up.

From the New York Herald.
 Slowly but effectually the winding up of the firm of Charles G. Gates Co. is taking place. Orders were given last night to remove the tickers from the custom- ers room, and the news ticker was re- moved yesterday.
 There was one lone customer yesterday afternoon in the big customers room, where within few months scores Of men gathered to shake hands with the elder Gates and listen to his advice on the mar ket. Two boys were employed to mark up stock quotations as they came over the ticker third boy read off the prices or wheat and cotton and occasionally placed the fluctuations on the great board. It was their last day. however, as after the close of the market they were told not to report for duty today.
 Arthur J. Singer one of the senior part ners. said yesterday that the plant would not close entirely for two or three weeks. Practically the entire force of seventy or eighty men and boys has been discharged Rnt few of them have found places else where in Wall street. H. B. Moore, the manager of the customers office, has be- come manager of the uptown office of Hoolev. Learnard & Co, the name of which will soon be changed by the addi- tion of Charles Smith to Hooley. Learnard X, Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
ResnmInn Gold Exports

Because since July, 1905, we had lost to Europe but $176,000, the present springtime outflow is regarded as un- usual With the sole exception of last year we have been accustomed to send gold in the spring and in the fall. The spring outflow generally ceases in June or July, to be resumed in the fall. It was so in all the years of the century down to July, 1905. Then was ushered in a 22-month period in which next to no gold was exported, while the imports of the precious metal footed up almost ex- actly $10O,000,00O. Before this 22- month period we had been in the habit of sending away s25,OoO,Ooo up to $50 00O,000 each year.
 The present outflow amounted last week to $3,300,000, and experts think the aggregate will perhaps be $25,O0O,- 900.
 It is not at all certain or clear that the gold movement has any meaning. We sent to Europe 41,00o,O00 in 1900 and $51, 1,000,000 in 1901, yet trade prosperity arose directly afterwards, and it lasted down at least to the pres ent year. The explanation seems to be in the change in money rates. When Wall streets rates were above Flu rope's gold came this way, and now when our time money rate is on level with London's and below Der lin's gold goes the other way. At the worst we will not lose more than we imported in the twenty-two months, and our mines have in all that time been turning out yellow tide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
President Garrett,

W. A. Garrett, president of the Sea- board Air Line. who arrived here Sunday, will leave for Atlanta this morning. He called on many of the large shippers yes terday and was cordially greeted by scores of friends. MT. Garrett was stren- uous and popular as general manager of the Queen and Crescent. and he Is equally popular and strenuous as the executive head of the seaboard
 The Seaboard Air Line Is a great prop erty," said Mr. Garrett. Our traffic is in creasing steadily. and the company is con- stantly endeavoring to improve It's ser- vice, and enlarge it's facilities. The out look for summer business, both freight and passenger, is good
 Although 1 have long been used 10 sec ing Birmingham grow, it seems to be making greater strides now than ever be- fore. This Is a wonderful city from any point of view. The development of the district is as solid as It is rapid, and what has always impressed me with Bir- mingham is the clean cut. straight for ward manner of it's business men. There is no finer class of people anywhere than one finds in the industrial and commer- cial circles of Birmingham.
 Referring to the Jamestown exposition, Mir. Garrett said 1t was really one os the most attractive shows ever planned; in some respects the most attractive of all. He felt sure that record breaking crowds would attend during the sum mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-04
ROCKIES RICH IN DIAMONDS.
An English Expert Sees Signs o' Predicts Crystals in Blue Clay.

From the Denver News.
 Believing that prospectors in Colorado are disregarding signs of the diamond blue clay in their search for gold, George Q. Hamlin of London, a graduate of the Ballarat school of mines in New Zealand and who has prospected in nearly every corner d the world, will for the next two or three months make a careful study of the mineral districts of this state.
 'The word gold commands fascina- tion with prospectors.' said Mir. Hamlin ferently at the blue clay that seldom falls to contain the valuable stones and consequently have passed by much great I believe from information that I have that if someone. thoroughly acquainted with diamond conditions. begins a sys- tematic search for the blue clay found in sections of Colorado there will be good results.
 There are some things about the soil of the mountain districts of Colorado which indicate very forcibly the presence of diamonds and that other kinds of valuable gems are to be found in abund- ance"
 MT. Hamlin is a diamond expert and has operated in Kimberly and other dia- mond fields throughout the world. From what he has learned of the formation in some portions of the state he says that he feels confident that his search will result in adding diamonds and other gems ef value to the products of Colorado.