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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
A CHURCH VICTORY.

BY the decision Of the Ohio supreme
court in the rehearing of the case Of
the Bishop Of Columbus VS.. John Hal
liday, auditor of Franklin county, the
important litigation involving the ques-
ton of taxation of church property in
the Columbus diocese, the diocese Of
Cleveland, and the archdiocese Of Gin
cinnati, has been brought to a final
close. While the point upon which the
rehearing was obtained by counsel for
the diocese Mossrs. Luke G. Byrne and
Joseph NJ Howard, namely, the right
to exemption from taxation Of priests
residences, has been decided adversely
the result of the litigation as a whole
is a substantial victory for the church
in Ohio. In the Columbus diocese alone
il is estimated that the net result will
be a saving in taxation on church prop
erty Of approximately 100000, and the
saving In Cleveland and Cincinnati do
ceses viii be proporuOpately large, The
amount Of taxes saved to the church ir
the city of Columbus will be IN tn
neighborhood of SIS, 0O0.-Sacred Heart
Review.
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HOW ADAM WAS PUNISHED.

a prominent pastor tells this story:
Il visited a certain school one day
where Bible instruction was part of the
daily course, and in order TO test the
children's knowledge, asked some ques-
tons One class of little girls looked
particularly bright, and I asked the tall
est one: What sin did Adam commit?'
He ate forbidden fruit
" Right Who tempted Adam
% Eve
- Not really Eve, but the serpent.
And how was Adam punished?
The girl hesitated and looked con-
fused. Behind her sat a little eight
year-old, who raised her hand and said !:
Please, pastor, l know
Well. tell US. How was Adam pun
ished?"
He had TO marry Eve '-Harper's
Weekly
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Ask Relief for Families
OF Men Killed by Maniac

Circulars have been sent throughout
the country by the Boston Central La
Dor Union. making an appeal for finan-
cial assistance and asking for the es-
tablishment of a fund for the relief Of
the families OF Edward Cohen and Den
MS Driscoll, officers Of that body, VINO
were shot by maniac in the office
of the governor while awaiting a con-
terence with him on labor matters. Con-
t~ibutons have been received from all
quarters, and il is expected a sum large
enough "a pension the families OF the
two men for life will 10 raised
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A Tip for Fat Women.

In a few years that excess fat OF
YOURS will become a bad habit-iru-
possible to break. Better take time by
the forelock ard reduce now in a,
natural way If you would keep intact
the youthful symmetry Of 20 through
the trying yeats Of middle age. Go to
the druggist and ask him for y ounce
Marmola, 4 ounce Fluid Extract Cas-
cara Aromatic. and 81 ounces Syrup
Simplex Take a teaspoOnfuI after
meals and at bedtime Mix them at
home if you wish, but see that the
Marmola comes 10 YOU in sealed
package.
This mixture makes firm heshed.
weIl-fOrmed women out of habby,
shapeIess ones 1t animates their
stomachs 10 burn up the food fats in
stead Of allowing them to gather at
the waist line. Without disturbing the
diet or requiring exercise to help il out
il dissoIves the fat away just where
needed the most II has been known
TO melt away harmlessly as much as
16 ounces a day without causing a sin
gle wrinkle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
Municipal Ownership Advocates
Interested IN Australia City

Supporters of municipal ownership in
the local labor field are pointing 10
news item from Australia that the mu-
LIBERALIZATION Of the Adelaide, Aus
traiia tram service has resulted in short
enlng the hours Of labor. and an in
crease in the wages OF employees, be-
sides showing a profit OF 2424 pounds.
after paying Interest on the capital in
vested.
The Typographical Union obtained "a
Judgment for $40 and costs in the cir
cult court Of Indiana recently. in suit
against a West TerTe Haute printer,
who was running a nOnuuiOn shop and
using the unlcn label.
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ization is committed to the task of
raising a fund with which to procure
a memorial to St. Gaudens. The com
mittee selected for this purpose con
sists of .. II Durham, Charles F
McKim, and F D. MiHet.
The second lecture in the course Of
free art lectures inaUgurated by the
National Society of Fine Arts will be
given on TuesIa. evening. January y.
at .. m, In ia lecture room of the
Public Library The lecturer for this
occasion. Miss Leila Mechlin, viii speak
on Outdoor Art" and will illustrate
her lecture with steTeOptiCou views. The
Public Library. which has been closed
Tor a short time. VIII again be opened
to the public on Monday. January y.
The Boston Art Museum is trying the
experiment of popular art talks upon
the art objects in each room Of the mu-
method OF public instruction in art mat
tiers. in the rooms where the art OBJ
jects are on view, is a direct and eff
fective method of art education.
Mrs. Leslie Cotton. a New York por-
trait pairter, who is now in England,
completed a portrait Of Edward VII
for which the King gave her several
StttingS in her studio.
At the Chicago Art Institute there
is now on view a small exhibition of
work Of American artists residing
abroad. Those represented are Nyron
Barlow, Carl Frieseke. Henry 5 Hub
bell, Alfred r. MauTer, Paul W. Bart
lett, and H o. Tannery. the negro ar
list and former medalist of the insti-
tuke.
The attendance at the PENNSYLVANIA
Academy of Fine Arts during the yes:r
1907 far exceeded the records of former
years, and nearly reached the 100000
mark
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Mafi8h6 Nalg
Rockville
MRS. IL. NICHOLSON
CARD CLUB HOSTESS

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Jan. 25.-The
Morning Card Club met this week a.
the home OF Mrs. Leonard L. Nicholson.
Mrs. Lee Onutt won first prize; Miss
Bessie Onutt second prize. Among those .
present were Mrs. Morgan Washburns
Mrs Robert Peter Mrs. George Peter. .
Mrs George Henderson, Mrs George
Hunter, Mrs. Thomas Anderson. and
Misses Agnes Bailey, Rose Williams
and Elsie England.
Miss Wilhelmina Dorothea Vietts
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Welt, .
Of this place, will be married to Chris .
tian L. Ramey, Of Washington, on the
evening Of February l.
Miss Maggie ConneH, OF Washington.
is the guest Of Mrs. William z. VIett,
of this place
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar CIagett. who havs
been visiting M and Mrs William
n. Davis here. have returned to their
home, in the vicinity of Gaithersburg.
Miss Ella Rabbit, OF Derwood, IS vis-
itIng friends in Washington.
County Surveyor Charles J. Maddox,
who has recently undergone an opera
ton for appendicitis. has sufficiently
recovered 10 leave the hospital and re-
turn home.
Lieut. Commander Robert 3. Higgins,
L. S. y. Of this place will be pro-
NOTED February 1 TO the position OF
Commander.
It is announced that John Brewer. OF
this place IS shortly to ma -ry Miss
Marguerite 4. SpuTgin. Of Washington,
Mr.. Brewer is consular agent for the
United States at Caracas, Venezuela.
and a nephew Of Minister ". ". Rus
sell, who represents this country in that
republic.
jim Gaskins monkeyed with Mayor
Ofutt's chickens,
Which made the mayor as mad as ths
dickens:
When Jim got pinched by BailiT Hewitt,
He vowed up and down that he didn't
90 IT,
The magistrate wouldn't believe Jim's
tale,
So now Jim abides (ninus chickenI
IN jail.
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TWAS LEAP YEAR.

Suddenly the lone woman awoke and
pressing a button flooded the apartment
with light. In the full glare stood a
burglar.
Il don't wish to alarm you" she said
to him, but in just a minute the hour
of midnight viii strike
He did not seem impressed
Are you aware" she continued. that
the coming of the hour will usher in the
new year?'
Still he stood mute.
And that it will be leap year at
that she added.
Then It was that he fed into the, dark
nesa.-Ph Philadelphia Ledger,
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PIPE GOYERERS'
WAGES INCREASED

last week, pipe coverers in this city
were granted an increase in wages Of
90 cents day by their employers. They
now receive a minimum salary of $500
a day.
This was surprising to the other build
ing trades, nearly all of which are at
fected by the lOCkOut-strlke. and com
ing as il did in mtdwinter when most
Of the traces are idle.
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AnaOOS1ia
APTISTS MEET
TO HEAR REPORTS

At the annual meeting Of the Anacos-
Tia Baptist Church a report of the au-
diting committee was read and ap-
proved. NJ. S. Cornish. the tree sureT.
presented his annual report. which was
approved. It was urged that the church
cooperate with the Mems Brotherhood
Of the congregation in building "A com
bined parsonage, club house, library and
reading room.
The resignation Of Thomas HollOws
as church clerk was read. a vote Of
thanks was rendered him. and S. /. T.
Price was chosen to fiji the position.
John T. Dent, Thomas Hollows, and
Norvel W. Green were reelected dea-
cons of the church.
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Postal Bank Is Favored
By Labor Men of District

President ROosevelt's recommendation
TO Congress for a postal savings bank
is meeting with the Endorsement OF
union labor throughout the country.
Many bodies have passed resolutions
and memOTialiaed Congress in support
Of this recommendation. It IS looked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George A L. Merriheld
returned this week from Atlantic City.
They will hereafter be at home to their
friends at their residence on Washing
ton street.
Polk Miller and his quartet from Rich
mOnd, Va, will give an entertainment
in the Odd Fellows Hall on the even
ing Of January 81 for the benefit of the
Village Improvement Society.
Mrs. Fred McCardeH. Of Frederick,
Nd, is visiting her father. A. E. Rowel,
Of West End.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank NJ Thompson
have issued cards to the fifteenth ami
versary Of their marriage. which will be
celebrated Thursday evening. Janu-
larry 80.
Miss Rose Richardson. OF Washing
ton. and Dr. Charles Eppes, OF Rich
mOnd, were guests last week Of the
Rev. E J. Richardson. of Broad street
Miss Maggie NiIburn, OF Hamilton. is
visiting her aun-, Mrs II. II. Lowe. Of
Falls Church.
,
hold its next regular meeting on Feb
ruary 3 at the home OF NJ. K. Church, Of
Broad street.
Mr. and Mrs. George W Hawkhurst
gave an enjoyable dinner party on
Monday evening at their home in honor
OF MIS- HHwkh-rsts birthday ami
versary- Among those present were
Mr. ana hrs. Van Quick, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z .. llu.cH ana daugl inter- Hazel IT
Mr.. and Mrs. r J. N0rthTUp.
Miss Tressie Jana, OF Washington,
was the guest of Miss H. L. Davis
ibis week.
A II. Barbor IS erecting "A handsome
home on the lot he recently purchased
from MT. CrOssmau in East End.
The Rev. F. J. Richardson and the
Rev. A w Graves have been elected
League ~ Pioneer Lodge Of Goud
Templars OF Falls Church The dele
gates viii convene ia Richmond next
month.
Mrs. Warren. OF Brooklyn. X. Y. IS
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank
/ Eastman. OF East End.
Miss Bonknight. accompanied By her
/ brother, Virgil. viii leave next week
for Florida, where the two VIII spend
several months with their brother.
Mt. Avorett and family. of Brooklyn,
/ y. y, have recently moved 10 Falls
! Church. They are occupying the SUIT
ton mansion on Broad street.
Dr. a. d. Cults. Of Washington, has
! purchased portion OF the Pond Estate
[ on Columbia street from NJ. l. Church.
DR.. Cults will take immediate steps
toward the erection Of d bungalow on
/ the property.
Miss L llian HUnton who has been
the guest Of her auua. Mrs. Oden. on
! Washington street. left for Marshall.
/ Va, where she viii visit other reIa-
Lives.
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POOR CHILD.

She-You can form no idea how bright
nv little girl IS, She repeats every
word after me.
He-She must get awfulIy tired'-Ex-
change
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Institute of Architects
Pay Tribute TO ST. Gaudens

The American Architect for January
II contains Glenn Browns eloquent
tribute to the genius of the late Angus
tus St Gaudens. Mr.. Brown offered
the resolution at the last convention
of the American Institute of Archi
tects, by which that influential organ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

upon as boon TO the mechanic in that
1t gives them a place of absolute Sc
Curity TO place their savings, whether
they are % large or small amount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
& RI AND
&ARTIST IS
Comparison Shows Treat
ment of Perspective
Is Similar.

A collection of pictures, the work
81 Hugh II. Breckenridge. who was one
OF the prize winners in the present
exhibition Of the Water Color Club in
this city, is now on exhibition in the
Albright Gallery. in Buffalo. In this
same gallery the collection Of wood en-
cravings by Timothy Cole. recently on
view In the print department of the
Library Of Congress, has been placed
on exhibition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
Sam DeEedrey in the Race
For Delegate to the A. F. l.

Sam DeNedrey, editor Of the Trades
Unionist organizer for the a. +. Of l.
and secretary Of the local Central La
Dor Union, Is out for another office.
SAN" was unanimously indorsed by
Columbia Typograpmaa Union No. l0l
at its last meeting. for the Office Of del
egate to the American Federation OF
Labor from that organization. He has
sent out circulars and printed matter,
and IS receiving Endorsements from as
far west as washington State. Nomina-
lions viii be made at the February
meeting.
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THE PROFESSION oF LETTERs.

Mr. Shallow Pate-I-er-er-think I
shall adopt letters as a profession.
Miss Cutting Gintz-TypeWritin or
sign painting Exchange
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similar to the American Federation Of
Labor. and exercising all its functions.
Progress along this line in Mexico has
been slow, and there were many obsta-
cies, but. according to news received by
the labor men of this city, such cen
trail body. probably 10 be known as the
Mexican Federation Of Labor, is assured.
Delegates from all parts of the republic
are now in session in the City of Mex
leo and the matter will soon be de-
cided.
Local interest in the old age pension
clause adopted by the referendum Of
the Typographical Union seems to he
on the increase. 1t has q host of sup
porters in this city
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Three Prominent Artists
For Columbia University

The addition Of three prominent ar
lists to the corps Of instructors in CO.
luTnbia University, New York, marks an
important step in the recognition IF the
fine arts II, that university. In SCptem-
her 1905 they will enter upon their
duties. Kenyon Cox as professor o.
painting, Daniel G. French as professor
of sculpture, and John LaFarge a s pro
fpsSOr of decorative arts. These three
subjects were nominated jointly by the
president of the university and the coun-
ell Of the National Academy of Design.
The seventeenth annual exhibition Of
the Capital Camera Club. TO be held in
the hemiCyClC of the COrCOran Gallery
from March . to April 9. inclusive. is
announced in a prospectus recently
issued by the club. The last date for
receiving prints at the camera club is
liked for March ., 1908. and the selection
for the exhibition. from the work sub
mitted, VIII be made by a jury selected
from prominent painters of Washington.
NO limit has been fixed concerning the
number of prints to be submitted or &C
cepted from any exhibitor. and while
only framed pictures will be hung, ex-
hibitOrs have the opportunity to sub
nit unframed pictures, with the under
standing. that If passed by the Jury of
selection they must be framed within
the time fixed ythe exhibition commit
tee. The committee in charge of the
exhibition is W F. Peabody. A. NJ
Titus, NJ. =. Lindsay, +. Z. Richards,
and w s. Adams. Mr.. Lindsay acts in
the capacity Of secretary to the COM
mittee.
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Every Union Member Will
Be Asked to
Aid.
All American Trade COun-
ellis Have Been Petit
toned.

1t is the purpose of the National TEN
pie Of Labor Association. the association
fostering the plans for an enormous and
costly Temple OF Labor and Arbitra ton
in this city, to interest not only every
labor union in the United States, but to
cAl!st the support and cooperation of
the many friends of labor who are de
siroUs Of seeing such a temple erected
in this city.
An active campaign for funds will be
launched Wednesday evening with
grand ball in Masonic Temple under the
auspices of the Central Labor Union.
The association is organized and char
tered under the laws Of the District. and
ii contemplates the erection Of a build
ing with halls for the meetings of the
eighty local bodies, the local Central
Labor Union, as headquarters for the
American Federation Of Labor, and as
headquarters and a bureau of infOrma-
ton for the representatives of labor
who frequently visit the Capital in con-
nection with the sessions of the execu-
tive council of the American Federation
Of Labor.
The plans. scope and many details OF
the building are stilI in their infancy,
but 1t is proposed to erect a building at
cost of probably a million dollars. 1t
will contain reading rooms. smoking
rooms, bowling, billiards. and other
amusements and conveniences-
Independent Body.
The association, or the National Tenn
pie of Labor Association. is an indie
pendent body not directly under the
supervision and control OF any labor
organization in the city. Its officers and
board of directors are active trades
unionists, and each member of the asso-
citation is a delegate TO the Central
Labor Union from his respective local
union. The building viii not be the
property of any Individual or any indi-
Vidual local labor union, but viii be the
property of the members and friends of
organized labor in the United States,
and it will be simply held in trust by
the board of directors and officers Of
the National Temple Of Labor Associa-
ton.
Support Asked.
pamphlet has been published by the
association which viii ne given wide
circulation throughout III, country. It
asks for united support of all labor or
CARNATIONS. and appeals to each lndi-
vidual member of ever union. One
hundred dollars from each organization,
or one dollar from each member, would
erect the building. The pamphlet also
sets out the advantages of Washington
for the Locations of such a building
The officers of the association are:
r. q. VI. Ross, president: &. Franklin
Ault, vice president: Newton A. James,
recording secretary; John @. Schmidt,
financial secretary, and &. A. Pfau.
treasurer, ana the following directorate:
W. H ScEaeffeT, !. D. Feeney, Thomas
MCGiltOn. William T. Pollard, G. 3.
Wandel, J. f. Toone, George Baker
smith, Sam De Nedrey, and John b.
HarT6l.
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A journalistic controversy is being
waged between the American Art News.
and Mr.. Kur'z, the director OF the Al
bright Gallery in Buffalo. The American
Art News contends that the selection
and recommendation of works Of art TO
prospective purchasers is not a proper
function Of musem directors. Mr.. Kurtz
advances the idea that museum direc-
tors are the only safe advisers I'm mat
tiers Of value and authenticity I'm art
matters. and that there is a proper de-
mand for safe advice I'm the purchase of
objects Of art.
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Mexico Will Have Labor Body
Similar 10 American Federation

For the first time in its history Mex
leo is TO have = great central labor body
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

John II. BTInkman, international sec
Rotary treasurer Of the Carriage anu
Wagon Workers Union, has been in
PittsbIrg during the past week at the
bedside of his sister, who was reported
as seriously III
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Children Treat PeIs pective
Like Ancient Egyptians

An interesting comparative estimate Of
the work OF pupils Of the first grade in
drawing. as compared with the drawings
OF the Egyptians OF over 400 years ago
is made in the School Of Arts Book, for
February. Actual reproductions OF beth
classes Of work, show that the children
and the ancient Egyptians were unable
to properly present perspective. and
meet the difficulty in the same manner
that Of arranging the different planes
one above the other.
In Philadelphia there has been a re
vival of the much-mooted subject Of 4
consolidation OF the paintings and other
art objects owned by several prominent
private collectors IN a large public uu-
scum, comprising tire collections OF Mr.,
WideneT, Mr.. johnson, and the late Mr..
Elkins- Al the present time il appears
that The only obstacle preventing the
cuimlnatlCn or this project IS the SC
lection OF a suitable site for such
public museum. and the adoption of
such a plan as viii in its architecture
conform 20 the desires Of the donors
The COllcCJICI Of Mr NiiCuer is al
reedy well provided for In the private
gallery OF his country residence. The
collection OF Mr.. EikiuS was arranged
for in his viii so that the city will at
some time come into possession. and IN a
collection Of Mr. Johnson is considered
by some TO be one Of the most important
art collections in this country, not eX-
CeDtinE the well-knOWn collection Of
Mrs Garner in Boston.
The Evans collection Of paintings do
mated to the National Gallery. now on
temporary exhibition I'm the COrcCrau
Gallery of Art, has been enlarged by the
recent addition of two landscapes which
have been hung with the other pictures
20 this collection. These latest add
tions are The Pasture lot by earle
ton Virgins. and Birch Clad Hills"
Ivy Ben Foster.
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The Stationary Firemen gave a smoker
NJ Costello's han last week, which was
attended by several of their interna-
tiOnal officers.
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J. " Bramwood, secretary treasurer
of the international TypOETap hICai
Union, has announced his candidacy for
reelection for n twelfth consecutive
term. He IS serving as secretary Of
the Executive Council and international
Fight Hour Committee and Editor OF
the Typographical Journal and bases
his claim for support upon the faithful
discharge of his duties in the past
Emma Goldman. famed as a socialist
viii speak at Pythian Temple at .
O'Clock this afternoon on the evolution
Of the drama. under the auspices Of the
Workiugnen' Circle
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Five insane patients. four OF whom
are survivors, of the civil war, were re-
ceived at the Government Hospital for
the Insane Saturday evening last from
the northwestern branch, National Home
Tor Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, at Mil
Waukee, Wis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

Julius T NelChers. OF Detroit. a
o. the Prussian sculptor, Nistermann,
has recently died from the effects Of
n stroke Of paralysis. which occurred
last MAY. He was the father of the
well-known painter. Carl Melchers, and
m intimate friend Of the late Carl
Schurz Mr.. MeIchers was expatriated
from Germany on account of the revo-
Iutionary troubles of 1s4S, and was one
Of the first Germans to locate at De-
trOit. Mich.
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Miss Lillian Hunton who has been
the guest Of her auua. Mrs. Oden. on
Washington street. left for Marshall.
Va. where she viii visit other rela-
Lives