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nearer to the earths orbit than the semi
diameter Of the comets head and at some
time the earth and comet will certainly
come together. Such encounters will, how
ever, be very rare. II we accept the esti-
mate of Babinet. they will occur once in
about every 15OOO0,OOO years in the long run.
AS to the consequences, everything depends
upon the size of the separate solid particles
which form the main portion Of the comets
mass. If they weigh tons the bombardment
experienced would be a very serious mat
ter; If they are smaller than pinheads the
result would be simply a meteoric shower
There is no evidence OF action now going
on" Prof. Young continues, that would
cause now existing periodic comet to
strike the suns surface 1t is. however, I'M
doubtedly possible that a comet may enter
the system from without, so accurately
aimed that II will hit the sun. But It is not
likely that the least harm will be done. II
a comet having a mass equal to 10000 Of
the earths mass were to strike the SUM-
surface with this parabolic velocity OF
nearly 200 miles a second It would generate
as much heat as the sun radiates in eight
for nine hours. II this were all instantly
effective in producing increased radiation
at the suns surface Increasing it, say,
eight-fold for even single hour mischief
would follow, Of course. But it is almost
certain that nothing of the sort would
happen.
''The cometary particles would pierce the
photosphere and liberate the heat mostly
below the suns surface. simply expanding
by some slight amount the suns diameter,
and so adding TO its store Of potential
energy about as much as would be ordi-
narily expended in a few hours. There
might be a fash Of some kind at the solar
surface as the shower OF cometary particles
struck it, but probably nothing that astron-
omers would not delight in watching. -
CHICAGO News.
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principal dance. the horo. is participated "
by hundreds.
They form great lines. each person plac-
ing his or her hand on that of a neighbor,
and the figure is merely one step sideways
to the left and three to the right As the
dance begins the line assumes the form of
a serpent with many coils.
After the marriage, when the bride and
the bridegroom go to the home Of the lat
ter's father. he meets them at the door
with a pair of reins, which he throws over
both their heads and drags them into the
house. This means that henceforth the
newly welded are beasts OF burden under
a yoke Of their own choice.
In most of their stories and sayings the
fact that they are burden bearers is always
prominent. Mans span OF life was orig
'inally thirty years, runs the legend. Then,
at his own pleading, there was added
twenty years from the life OF the burden
bearing OK, twenty from that Of the watch
ing snarling dog and twenty more from
that of the grinning ape.
This, then, is mans life, thirty years of
happiness without Acare. Then comes
the burden of wife and children and the
burden of their support. After that comes
the period OF watching, Of guarding the &C
cumulations of labor and finally senile old
age, when man, like a grimacing ape, is
the butt of fun for his household.
Good or bad 1t matters not-they are all
Bulgarians," is the explanation of many
things. This is why so many crimes done
in the name of politics go unpublished. The
extension Of the Bulgarian power into
Macedonia is the one cause in which all
Bulgarans seem TO agree. A man can
raise any kind of row in the streets and
cafes OF Sofia If he will only remember at
the time to utter the battlecry, Freedom
for Macedonia and Bulgarian union"
Sarafoff, one of the members OF the Mace
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cation could be made The govefN ,
did not touch him, and probably dfv y
dare to do So - ~
Sarofoff remained around Sofia, drankN,
the cafes, and expressed himself freely
believing in the means iustifying the ei
in the case of the abduction. He was afte
ward reported in Paris. The police wer
constantly notified OF his movements byt
foreign powers, but they seemed to be NOR
afraid of him than he was OF them. "
1t is very generally believed that, Tho
assassination of Stamboulof was Fplanned
by the pro-Russian party. and that tho
crime itself was committed by three men,
the leader Of whom was Michael Stavereff
Stavereff was recognized at the time, but
no effort was made to arrest him. and Il
is said that the policemen who were stand.
ing near ran away from the scene as fast
as they could go.
staverefr continued to FREQUENT the cafes
Of Sofia, and was often pointed out to
strangers as an object Of interest-the man
who had killed the prime minister, and the
greatest statesman that Bulgaria had ever
produced. He seemed to enjoy the no,
toriety
He lost money at gambling, and as
Incorporate habits grew upon him he
control Of his tongue. He frequently hi4
at secrets which he might disclose II
tain officials did not treat him with great "A
consideration. He grew finally so indis-
Greet with his illusions that, seven yeafs
after the crime had been committed, he
was arrested, secretly tried in prison in
great haste and condemned TO death, But
so far as is known the sentence has nevsazf
been carried out.
The assassin of M. Petkoff proved TO 80
young man from the Danube valley
This was to free Bulgaria" is his defence.
The outcome remains to be seen.
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marriage is that 1t is one of the burdens
Of life, yet it is said that married life
among the peasants is quite as happy as
anywhere else in Europe.
Many Of their proverbs are aimed at
women and her extravaganza and domi-
nance THAT house is unhappy where the
hen crows" runs the saying; again, "A
woman wants three husbands at once one
rich, one comedy, one ferce-to support her
to love her, to beat her"
Marriages are usually celebrated with
great festivals and much dancing. The
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they still resort to their old way of con.
cealing their wealth.
Few of them know anything of banking
and most Of them distrust banks AS a
result their money is usually buried some
where on their property. The Bulgarian
treasury suffers, because so much money
is thereby put out of circulation.
The Bulgarians are inclined to take a
more sombre view of life than their more
volatile neighbors. the servians. One OF
their favorite sayings is: "A long lark
night-the year" The mems idea Of
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DOMAIN committee, was suspected Of the alb
auction OF Miss stone and the BRITISH
ministry. acting In behalf Of the Unitdu
States, notified the Bulgarian minister OF
Foreign relations OF the suspicion and de-
msnded oficially that he be locked up or
ulaced. under surveillance untl an investi-
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Bulgaria mpresses American the Brea County of the Balkan

~ OFIA. March 15-'Bulgaria Is the
Breathltt county OF the Balkans.
They will kill a politician with
the same unconcern that they
- do IN the mountainous region OF
Kentucky"
This was the remark Of young Ken
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
CHINESE GRAFT
IN PHILIPPINES
New Pesos Being Lighter,
Merchants Discount
Them to Natives.

The Chinese in the Philippines have
found a great opportunity in the recent
change in the coinage of the islands TO
victimize the ignorant natives. and they
have been working the chance for al
II is worth. The silver coins have been
made a little lighter than they were be-
fore. but their value has not been
changed.
In submitting his report, Acting Treas
urer Barrett says:
The new coming has been received
without question by all classes, except
the Chinese. who are showing a dispo-
sition to take advantage OF the situation
I'm their dealings with the more ignorant
cls sses Of natives, by refusing 10 accept
the new peso at the same value as the
old peso They discount the new. pesos
from Is 10 % per cent. and in the
provinces as high as 40 per cent
A law Is being framed prohibiting such
discounting. and circulars are being
nrinted in all native dialects and in
Chinese explaining the causes Leading
In to the coinage changes and notifying
Filipinos to beware of Chinese shylocks-
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
CLUBS
ON FIRST OUTING
League of State Organiza-
tons Off to Marshall
Hall Today.

The first annual outing Of the League
of Republican State Clubs Of the District
of Columbia is being held today at
Marshall Hall.
The feature Of the days outing is to
be a number OF addresses by prominent
officials of Washington, the list Of
speakers including John @. Capers,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue; Will
lam E. Andrews, Auditor for the Treas
ury Department, and Arthur 3. Hayes,
OF the Department of Justice
Athletic sports, vocal and instrumental
music, and dancing will afford the
league members. their wives sweet
hearts, and friends a full days pleasure
After the boat leaves Marshall Hall, at
1890 o'clock tonight, a grand concert
Will be held.
Valuable prizes have been donated by
merchants Of the city, to be awarded in
the athletic events, while coupon holders
viii be entitled 10 chance on the capt.
tai prize, a trip to the jamestown Expo
sition.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

part reads almost Ike a record Of the
engagements Of the war Of the rebellion
After every battle Mrs. Finnan offered
her services in the field hospital Wher-
ever and whenever NEEDED she was at
hand. and neither surgeon nor soldier
ever called IN vain for her aid At the
hattie OF Lookout Mountain she was
able 70 perform some service for Cen
eral Grant, who later took occasion 70
single her out for praise.
He also presented her with a towel.
a very fine gift In those days OF hard
ship. This towel Mrs. Finnan kept for
many years after the war She was a
native OF Germany
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
BURMA OIL TRUST
FIGHTS STANDARD
Excludes John DIS Com
pany From Business In
Province.
British Indian Monopoly
Third Largest in
World.

It has remained for the little province
OF Burma. British India, Sto put
ouietus on the Standard Oil Company
and It's emissaries. A report from that
land indicates that the octopus has so
FAR been unable TO embrace within It's
loving folds the oil industry, and that in
reality Standard OIL is at a discount-in
Burma. On the other hand. the province
has a smaIl-size trust or its own, which
though small in comparison to ours, has
acquired a number Of the traits Of our
famous American monopoly. one Of
them being the ability TO exclude from
Burma all competition, the Standard
Oil included
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
AS |
FOOTPA6

RIVERrON. X J.. July
reached a particularly d
Seventh street. on his way
u o'clock at night. Frank
travelling salesman, was bel
point Of a revolver by a n,
attire The highwayman we
him with a deftncss that best
tice. obtaining his watch fob,
ing TO find a wallet containing Ssi
McIIvaire had In his pocket IN
told his victim not to stir. but
valne ran 70 the railroad station,
he found Marshal Quiglcy, VINO, VI
number Of young men. accompanied
home.
Just as AIcflvaine stepped on q
porch a figure sprang out Of The shade
against the house and escaped over u
back fencc, with the crowd IN Dursui
They failed 10 ind him. however Al
parently the hichwayman had be-
watching McIlvainc's movement Il
some tire. as a stranger OF his propO
tons has been seen lettering about II;
section for the past two weeks
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
FlREFLI=S ARE BOTTLED,
CHILDREN HAVE LANTERNS

YORK. Pa. July 20-York Is infested 9
with more frcAies than at any other
time IN the memory OF the oldest in
habitant."
Children have taken 70 boiling the
beautiful pests, which are easily cap
rurcd Numbers or them thus cOnfned-
cast a queer phosphorescenU glow.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
RESIGNS FROM MINISTRY,
RESULT OF FRENCH REVOLT

PARIS, July 20.-The first retirement
from the ministry, as a result of the
recent peaceful revolution of wine
growers in the Midi district. was an
nounced today, when M. Sarraut, under
secretary of the interior resigned
Deputy Maujan was elected by the. coun-
ell Of ministers To succeed him. 1t is
rumored that further changes among
subordinates In the government may fol-
low,
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
TIN TRUST MERGES
ITS TWO OHIO PLANTS

NILES. Ohio. July DIT is reported
- TIN plate Company. within few
weeks. will be dlsmantled and moved
40 Martins Ferry. Ohio. there TO be con-
solidated with the Laughlin plant, one
OF the largest mills Of its kind In the
United States.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
List of Battles
Woman Was In.

Mrs. Finnan was in the battles
Of Corinth. Pocahontas; Huntsville.
Ala; Harrisburg, Mo; Pulaski.
Tenn: Fort Donaldson and Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. Snake Creek Gap.
Kingston. and Shiloh.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
Third Largest Company.

A current consular report on the
province OF Burma, issued by the De-
partment OF Commerce and Labor, sums
up the unique situation as follows;
THE oil mills Of the Burma on Com
pany are very large and are situated at
Poozooudoung. located on the river
short distance below Rangoon- This is
the third largest oil company in the
world, bat fears foreign competition.
and so far has succeeded in blocking all
efforts TO secure permission 10 erect
storage tanks at Rangoon. This forces
It's rival to import all oil in cars instead
OF in tank steamers. which puts the
Standard at a disadvantage
At the same time the Burma OIL
company Is charging its facilities and
Improving the quality OF its oil. so as TO
gain the complete monopoly OF the Indian
trade Il commenced its own transport
IN tank steamers In 1900. and has raised
neet OF vessels OF capacity Of 900, 90
gallons each. 1t has established ocean
installations for bulk oil at Rangoon,
Chittagong, Calcutta, Madras. Bombay,
AarmagOa, and Karachi, and has be-
sides for the distribution Of its oil net
work OF minor installations all over
India
The exports Of kerosene oil continue
10 Increase rapidly, amounting 10 total
Of 50 .e2s. 407 gallons, of a value of s.. 5sS,-
500 In 1906. as against 1s542, 432 gallons
valued at 2,65f. 0S6 in l901-2 A high
grade OF water-white oil Is now locally
refined and claimed to equal that from
America Burma patching oil is largely
used IN the tute mills OF Bengal"
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Miss Blanche Edds, of 129 Jackson
street, Alexandria. has gone 10 Virginia
on her vacation. She will be The guest
of friends for several weeks. going later
to the jamestown Exposition, and win
not return 10 her home until the LIST OF
September.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
NEW HOTEL RUDOLF

Directly on the beach. 100 ROOMS. 200 -EfCa
fresh and salt water baths attached. Arncr.-
car and European plan-cuisins q speciality.
Newly renovated and decorated and new nam
agement- Personal direction Of JOEL EILIs-.
NAN, PROP. also proprietor OF HArvey's
Famous Restaurant OF Washington. D. C The
new and popular feature OF this hotel Il tha'
Red Rambler Grill
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
TROLLEY OUTINGS
FOR TIRED TOTS

The hot. suitry weather has interested
a good many citizens in the summer
outings work OF the Associated Chari-
ties ResOurceful people. who have
found IL impossible TO keep comfortable
IN wholesome surroundings, have been
reminded OF the needs Of little children
and overburdened mothers who are
crowded into Unwholesome shanties in
the alleys and poorer neighborhoods OF
the city.
At Camp Good VIII more than 100
needy people are fnding relief from the
oppressive conditions OF their homes
while others are given street car tickets
for trolley rides or taken IN parties on
day excursions to the zoo and parks.
That Camp Good VIII is not the only
popular feature OF the summer outings
work Is indicated by the following let
ter;
Dear Sir: 7 enclose my check for $50
as a contribution from Mrs. Johnston
and myself for summer outings for
children.
IL I NAV be permitted to suggest a
preference, I should be glad to have
this money used for trolley rides as
giving the greatest good to the greatest
JAMES NJ. JOHNSTON.
The following contributions received
edged by Andrew Parker. treasurer Of
the summer outings committee:
Miss NJ. A. Davis. ..................... 800
Miss Annie L. Edwards 500
Alpheus Dawson. -.....---..- 400
r. Y. Allen ----.-.-........- 1 90
F. c Warran----......-.. 100
George II. Observation-Disclosures. 100
Gen. William Crozier-.-.-......-...... 800
Mrs. o. B. French and Miss Bertha
schott ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
c. @. FarwelI. 500
Mrs. Fanny NJ Hamlin-----.-----... 200
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
II oman Soldier
Giant Praised,
Dead, Aged Sc

GREENSBURG. Ind. July 2O--Mrs.
Elizabeth Finnan. aged lightweight
years. is dead. after a lingering III
ness.
This simple statement would not
arouse special interest, but behind Il
Hes the story Of a woman's devotion 20
the man OF her choice and OF her sacri-
flee 10 the country Of her adoption
The story OF Elizabeth Cain Finnan is
one Of the most remarkable in the his
tory of the war Of the rebellion.
Offering her services at Sandusky,
Ohio. when her husband enlisted. she
was taken 10 Cincinnati, where she
was accepted as laundress for the
Eighty-third Ohio Infantry, and from
that day. at the beginning Of the war,
until the regiment was mustered out, at
Columbus. Ohio. In September 1864. she
was never absent from her post OF duty
at any time.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY.
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia ave and the Beach, Atlantic City,
y. !. Under entire new management; so
beautiful furnished rooms suite, with bath.
hot and cold sea water attached 70 all baths
Also Public Hot Sea Water Baths. Phones IN
rooms Music and social diversions Terms:
American plan s. 50 per day up: 81 50 weekly
I'D. European plan. S1-5o per day I'D. Garage.
CHARLES 3. COPE. Proprietor, formerly oe
hi.tatinny. Delaware Water Gap. Pa
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Al Columbus and son,
Earle, and daughter, Ruth. have left
for Norfolk, Va. TO visit Mrs. Column
bus mother. and TO attend the James,
town Exposition. They viii remain two
weeks.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Clarence w. Grosner. Of Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, is spending
his vacation In Atlantic City, being q
guest at the cottage OF A. Wise. OF
Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

The Rev John J. Connolly of Spring
field, Ill. who has been the guest for
the past week OF Mr. and Mrs James
New York and will sail from there next
Wednesday for Europe for a two
months vacation
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. William z. Warren have
returned from their wedding trip, and
have taken apartments in the Plaza,
Washington circle.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mrs. Emma Cullison is among the re-
cent arrivals at Atlantic City from
Washington. Mrs. Cullison is a guest
at the IrOquois Hotel.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mrs. o. J. Fergerson. Harry Fergerson
and c. r. Fergerson have gone TO At
lantic City and are stopping at the
Abbey Hotel.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
Asked to Lea7e

Although she went in the first place
as laundress. that post was soon abol-
ished and the husband war informed by
General Dodge that his wife must leave
the regiment. Gen. John A. Logan had
observed the attachment between the
husband and wife. and interfered IN
their behalf Mrs. Finnan was per-
mitted TO remain, and a little a tent
was furnished 10 her. She drew the
Government rations the same as any
soldier, and much of the time wore male
attire In times OF danger she carried a
nusket just as the soldiers did. and in
all respects shared the rough life OF
the men about her OFTEN she marched
fifty miles a day, and her courage AMI
endurance was equal to that or the SOL
diers themselves
A list OF the battles in which she took
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Whyte. of Bal
timore. who will spend the remainder
of the summer and the early fall abroad,
sailed Friday from New York.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mrs J. p Morgan sailed last week
on the White Star liner Cedric for
Europe, where she will spend the re-
mainder of the summer.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mrs. NJ. P. Cotton. who is spending
several weeks at Atlantic City, Is a
guest at the Majestic Hotel.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Among those who sailed on the
Amerika Friday for Europe were Mr.
and Mrs. James Abercrombie Burden
and Mr. and Mrs. Milton d. Purdy.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Miss Hattie Rabbit has returned from
a most enjoyable months trip 10 Dakota,
including a tour Of the Great Lakes BY
motor with a party Of friends
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. Albion K Paris and
family will leave early in August for
weekapaug on the coast of Rhode IS
land to spend the remainder of the sum-
mer and early autumn. They will oe
accompanied by Mrs. Paris sister Miss
Howison.
Worden Paris, who left some months
since to enter into business in western
Oregon, will return TO spend the Christ
mas holidays with his parents. His
many friends In town will be pleased
20 learn that he is making a success in
his venture, and finds the life Of the
mountains most congenial.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. P Lee Phillips, who
have recently taken possession of their
house on II street after spending the
winter in apartments in Stoneleigh
Court. sailed from New York today for
Europe, where they viii spend the re-
rnainder of the summer and the autumn.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Castleman and children,
of the Stoddart flats. Georgetown. will
leave August 3 for St Georges Island.
autumn.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fitch Shepard
and the Misses Shepard have closed
gone to York Harbor, Me, for the sum
mer.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

The Rev. Mr.. Thomas. diocesan mis-
sionary OF the Episcopal Church. is Wis
iting relatives abroad upon a much
needed vacation after his serious illness
of the early spring.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Charles F. Caruse, of Washington, has
arrived at Atlantic City. where he will
spend several days at the Pennhurst.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20
Chagrin of John D.

Thus Il will be seen that our neighbors
In Burma can also play at the trust
game. 70 the great chagrin Of John D..
n. II. Rogers, ct al. "Just the mere m =
ton Of Burma around Is Broadway is
said TO cause all kinds Of fiery explo-
sions on that part Of that usually COM
piacent gang and II has been charged
that the little province has caused The
falling Of more than one hair from the
now bald head OF the af1able John d.
In the meantime II Is well TO keen an
eye on Burma and it's homemade OIL
trust
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Miss Marjarie Louree has returned
from a fortnight's stay at Cape May.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Broas announce
the marriage Of their niece, Miss Ella
Goodsir. to William B. Payne, the cere-
mony taking place IN the home OF the
brides parents, Wednesday. July II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne will be at home
to their friends after September in the
Suscuehanns.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert P. NJ. Hetchett, OF
X street northwest. have returned from
an extended trip by water to James
town. New York. and Atlantic City. hay-
ing remained two weeks at the latter
place
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Miss Janet Fish, who has been the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish,
at her Newport villa. Crossways. has re-
turned 10 New York.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Mr., and Mrs. George Peabody Wet
more have as their guest in their New
port villa. Mrs Frederick II. Allen, who
has recently returned from Europe.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Miss Adele Z Kelley. daughter OF
Capt. A. W. Kelley. has gone to ocean
Grove. y. J., TO remain until the lst OF
September.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

The Rev. Mr.. Howden. rector Of St
Johns Church. Georgetown will leave
early in August for Beaverkill. y. Z.
where his wife and family are at pres
ent located, to be absent until October.
The Washington times., 1907-07-20

Among those who have invitations out
for dinner tonight at Newport are Miss
Gladys Mills, Mrs. May Brady Hall,
Mrs. Elisha Dyer. and Mrs. Z. r.
Thomas. who spends her winters in
Washington, occupying apartments at
SJonelefgh Court.