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The JOY of Contentment.

have learned, in whatever state
| am, Herewith to be content.-Phil-
ippians All.
When st. Paul wrote these philo-
sophie words he was in prison. de-
pendent upon the charity Of others
and in peril of a violent death.
He recommends content" because
it silences ~murmuring against the
Supreme Being and destroys jealousy
toward our fellows. 1t gives serenity
to the mind, nobility to the life and
peace to the heart.
The Apostles other writings prove
that he recognized that there is a
spurious as well Is a genuine con-
tent. There is such a thing as right
eous discomfort, and it is absolutely
necessary to all advancement, wheth-
er moral, social. intellectual or spir-
itual. ST. Paul is speaking of physi-
cal wants and comforts, and not OF
moral or spiritual states. His great
endeavor was to MAKE men dissatis-
fed with their spiritual state; he was
constantly urging them onward and
upward. But on the other hand he
teaches that there should be no anx-
iety about temporal things. Man is
to DO his utmost, but. having done so,
is not to worry. Character is the
main thing, and whatever develops
that is important, even if We are de-
MED worldly success.
II, then, you would be happy strive
to enrich the soul-seek supremely
heavenly wealth; with regard to the
body, it is well to accept what Provi-
dence orders.
There are two good rules which
may help somewhat toward the at
tainment of content-first, curb the
imagination from dwelling sadly on
things You do not possess. Many
make their lives wretched and lose all
interest in what they have by think
ing constantly of what they have not.
Whether it be wealth, position, fame
or power, the one thing lacking is
the one thing without which they can
not be happy. In our day the great
cause for discomfort seems to be that
every one is not a millionaire, and
that, to, without special labor. Sure.
ly it is fortunate that we cannot all
have our desire, else there would be
no stimulus TO enOrt, anu the WOFlu 3
work could not be done.
The other rule is to cultivate the
habit of looking on the bright side of
things. There is no cloud without its
silver lining, no night without its
star. Disappointments come to every
body, but his is a weak nature that is
overcome by them. They are neces'
sary to keep down pride and to in.
crease strength. Dependency checks
exertion, but good spirit may achieve
much.
God has given each one Of Us much
TO enjoy il we have eyes to see it.
Flowers, the songs of birds and all
the beauties of nature are typical OF
His goodness. Princely possessions
can purchase little more than food
and raiment and shelter, and if we
have these we ought not to be dis
contented. Let us look on the bright
side of things. Such rules will go
far towards imparting the great vir-
tue of content; but to be thoroughly
~eficacious they must be founded mp
on that vital principle which actu.
ated st. Paul, namely, a perfect con-
tidence in Gods love and protection
-Olin Scott Roche, Rector st. Peters
Church, New York, i'll the Sunday
Herald.
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Lifted Maine Hen From ObscnritY.
Boston eats at noon eggs laid in
Orono, Maine, the day before.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
AUTO CONVENTION
NATIONAL AFFAIR
Good Roads Campaign and Legs
latiVe Conference Will Be
Main Features of Event.

NEW YORK. May 1S-It is already
assured that the National Good Roads
ana Legislative Convention, to be held
at Buffalo. July 6-7-8, VIII be the biggest
affair of the sort ever held in this coun-
try.
The names or delegates appointed to
attend are pouring into the executive
offices of the American Automobile AssO-
citation. at 4s7 Fifth avenue, New York,
and II is certain that there will be more
than 1000 official delegates from clubs
in different parts Of the country, besides
several thousand visitors.
Some elaborate and important demon
STATIONS are being arranged. such as
dust-laying experiments, and exhibits Of
rOad-making machinery I'm action, but
the affair viii be far from being devoted
wholly to business. It will be to some
extent a reunion and jubilee Of automo-
bile club representatives and good roads
enthusiasts A run in motor cars from
Buffalo to Niagara Falls with 200 cars
In il, Is one of the many features calcu-
lated 10 make the occasion q memOra BILE
one TO participants, besides theater par
ties, banquets, and speech making.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
TRACTION
SHARES SOLD AT I26
Local Securities Are Held in
High Regard and Very
Firmly.

Local securities were rather slow to-
day. bus this should M. be taken to
indicate that there wasn't = demand for
the various stocks. a good. strong de-
niand that was not filled. Holders Of
Washington stocks have come 20 believe
that they are just about as giit-edge
as anything IN the Manua Of Securities,
ana they propose TO hold on for inter
est and dividends or get better prices.
Washington Gas. with its resent big
advance, shows a little disposition to-
ward a sag, but no quantity could be
purchased without an advance. It is
enc Of the peculiarities OF or market.
that as prices advance, offerings are
withdrawn.
Washington Railway preferred sold.
only in a small way. at 1874. Capital
Traction has taken a new lease Of life.
and those who were selling II a month
ago around 1ls4tI9 are willing TO pay
125Q125A TO get it back. one sale was
made al 125.
The bid price OF Washington Railway
common was 32ls, and 81 was asked.
There was some little trade in bank
stocks The National City sale still
drags, with prospects for consumma-
ton, some Of these warm days. The
stock sold today al 100, the toP on this
rise, -.
Greene Cananea was hrmer at S991s
Bonds were scarce and firm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
CONVENTION HALL
MUST PAY BONDS

That officers of the Northern Liberty
Market Company, which OWNS Conven-
ton Hail. have been trying for six
months to raise S125. 900 TO pay bonds
which matured March l and which are
secured by a deed Of trust on the whole
property, and nave failed, was said by
Z. c. Brandenburg. attorney for the
company.
Il was said a few days ago that the
reason for selling the market at auction
was because the company had default
ed in its interest on the bonds. That is
not the reason, Mr.. Brandenburg. de-
clares.
''The bonds matured March 1, 1895"
said he "and interest was paid prompt
~ at that time and application for an
extension OF the loan was made but
was refused by the bondhoiders, the
Trust Company OF North America.
Anticipating that the market COM
pany would Decline TO renew the loan
officers Of the market company COM
rnenced last October TO arise the neces-
saTy SIPS. 900. Efforts were made in New
York Philadelphia, Boston, and Wash
ingtOn, but the panic came on II was
found impossible to OLIain the money,
We ara still unable TO secure It,
''Of course, the sale viii proceed, but
il Will not be because there was a
default in interest, but because the
Trust Company OF North America re-
fuses to extend the loan and we are
unable to raise the money 10 redeem
the bonds"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
PRODUCE PRICES

The Florida tomato crop is about ex-
kausted. and prices OF that vegetable
are soaring. No nearby goods are ex-
pected before the end Of June. Some
viii come in from Texas In a few weeks.
but prices are not expected 10 change
downward for some time. Sweet Dota-
toes are of the list.
Wholesale prices are:
Eggs-Nesrby, fancy, fresh. Va, 17ai7lac,
nearby, average, i6al7cs ". Va. and S. W
Va. l6al7c; Tennessee. l6a17c. North Car
Cheese-N. Y. State. factory. large. i6alslkc:
fats. loo small l6alTCi summer. large,
l5aI6c: summer, small, l4al5C; fair 70 good
12sl3c. Western factory. new choice. 12Aa
ButteT-Creamery, fancy. Sla52c; Western,
hrsts. 30aS2C; seconds. 2la2SC; June. 26al9c;
dairy. choice. 2Oa22e; good. Isa20c: store
packed, fresh, 16al9c.
Live PouItry-Chlckens fancy. Isazlc.
winter. 2oa2Ec. spring. sSa50c. stays. per
h. iiai2c; hens, per ID, l2aISc ROSTERS
per b.. Sc; ducks. spring. large. per ID Ia
llc small. per ID. SalOc. geese. per h. 8
aloe; turkeys, toms, per ID; nalzc; hens.
per h.. l4al5c: thin. l0c. keats per ID.
iial2c.
Dressed Poultry-TurkeyB. choice. undravn.
hens, h.. 22a24c; average, undrawn, mixed.
per ID. 15alSc. thin, per h, lOal2cs young
toms, l6al7c; old toms, l5alSc. chickens.
large. per ID, 15ai6c; small, per 10,
6alNcs hens ana CnlCheus mixed laalhC.
capons. lib. average per ID. 17aISc; small
I6aiSc: slips, per ID. loal6cs hens. choice
per ID, I4a15c; ROSTERS, per h.. Sc; ducks
isal4c; geese, per ID, 10al2c.
Green FTgit-Apples-York Imperial packed,
81 2sa4 so. Ben Davis. packed. 81 G5a5 50.
Wine Sap, packed, $250s4-Oo; Albem. Pippln,
pscked 81. o0s4 So spy, per Dbl. packed s. p
as SO; California, naveLs. per box, s. 25a3- 20;
grape fruit. Florida. per box, 8 25a450: cram
berries per box, s. O0a3-60. per Dbl. 81 50aS 90;
Strawberries. 10al-c- ct.
VeEetables-Potatoss. per bu.- 75cagl %. new
Florida per Dbl. 81 00a4.25i vans. per Dbl
So 25az .; cabbage, new, s c., s. o0z2 70.
kaIe. per bbI.. 75ca$1; spinach, per Dbl. s5ca
81 %, lettuce. Florida, per basket. 75CaS2 % 4.
green, per basket. Si.5oal. %; green peas, per
basket s. 25al-e0 celery, per crate, Sl-75a2 % /;
tomatoes per crate, SZ.6c83. =, heets. per
bunch 3a5c; rhubarb, per 100 lunches 81 5lsa.
. 90; asparagus, peT dOz. 81. 25a3-50. cucum-
bers. per basket. socal55i Florida squash.
per basket. s5caSlT5.
Dressed Seats-Calves. full dressed. sa1ic;
heads of. 1Oa1lc; hog dressed calves. SAFE;
hams country. sugar cured, IaiSc; hogs,
small and neat, per owt., 7i8as7scs medium.
7a6c; heavy, &c.
Live stock-Cattle extra. per cwt.. 625a
$50; butcher, per cwt-, 80 25a5- % common,
per cWt-, &2a3. hogs. per CWt-, gross. s. Ola
q So. ordinary per cw-t., S4.75a5.O o.; sheep,
prime S5OOa5-5O: lambs, spring. SaSIzc
calves prime, per ID. Ilzc: medium. per b..
G,rain-wheat. choice. sOa94c. rye. 7Oa75c;
corn shelled, white, 70a75c; scelled. yellow,
72a76c: new corn. ear. s.. 90, oats West
timothy Western. No. l, Sl5-J0al6.60s West
ern No. 2, Sl50Oa1550; Western mixed,
sl3. 5Oa1A 50; bran. S2s OOa3000; per ton mi J.
dlings S29. 0Oa8l % per ton.
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a campaign Of education was necessary
before the people of the country could
be brought 10 a clear understanding OF
the necessity OF a large appropriation
for the purpose.
1T is true" said Mr. Bryan. that
throughout that Western country the
people did not take an active interest
In the river and harbor appropriations
/ think I can speak for that section
when / say Il was not a lack Of inter
est IN the general principles so much
as IL was the objection to certain de-
tails. that is, there was a feeling that
the rivers and harbOrs bills, instead OF
including what might be regarded as
national prejudiceF, included appropria-
tions that could hardly be justified in
any broad grounds. But with the gen.
eral spirit that lies back OF the i'm
prUvement Of rivers and harbOrs / think
the people Of the West are IN sympathy;
al least / am sure they viii be when
the subject Is fully understood"
Others who spoke on the subject and
heartily Endorsed the movement were
Secretary Garfield Of the Department
OF the Interior; Senator Clapp of Min
nesota, Representative Ramsdell OF
Louisiana. O. p. Austin. chief Of the
Bureau OF Statistics, and Col. c. 3.
Goodyear. q Georgia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
$II8,OOO,OOO BILL
GIVEN TO SENATE
Sundry Civil Measure In
creased Since Leav-
ing House.

The Uniform liberality with which the
Senate handles the public money again
was Illustrated today, when the Appro-
priations Committee reported the sundry
civil bill.
As IL passed the House the bill car
red $l07 900 000 while as reported IN the
Senate today IL IS Just a trihe more
Than Sis. 100000 Like all the other
larger supply bills Of this session. 81
carried large increase over the amount
appropriated last year, which was
$110 769 900
OF particular interest in washington is
the Insertion by the Senate OF pro-
vision giving $500, 0O0 to buy lands on
which 70 erect buildings for the State,
Justice, ana Commerce and LABOR De
paftments. Squares numbered 2z6, %,
~ 70. 20 are specified. and along with
these the tntersectiDg parts OF Ohio
avenue, d and Z streets. are TO bs made
part Of the site.
The increase allowed by the House
Dill included 50 900 for the National MI
scum; $4,000 Tor the National Gallery
OF Art at the Smithsonian Institution:
81 $1,000 FOR the maintenance OF light
houses, beacOns. and fog signals; s., $50 =
900 for the construction and equipment
OF the Senate Office building; an addi-
ton OF $500 to the previous amount of
1880 for constructing a retaining wall
around the Garfield Hospital. $50 900 for
the State Department, and 10000 for
the Alaska Yukon exposition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
Hughes, johnson, Bryan the Lions
At Reception for Governors

Governor Hughes. OF New York. and
Governor Johnson. Of Minnesota, were
pronably the two governors most
sought after of all the thirty-seven who
went 10 the White House for the re-
ception which preceded the opening Of
the conference OF governors this fore
noon. Both had been present at the
dinner last evening. and been formally
presented 10 the other executives. When
the executives gathered in the White
House parlors this morning. the bust
ness OK really getting acquainted
started.
II must have been more or less ap-
parent TO William jennings Bryan. as
he moved among the gathering and was
greeted on every hard. that there was
a most remarkable interest in his rival
for the Presidential nomination. Espc-
cially did this seem true among the
Southern governors and others attend
ing the meeting. Governor Johnson was
in constant demand among these.
Mr.. Bryan. without question was the
most universally recognized man among
all the Presidents guests at the little
reception. The business Of getting the
governors acquainted With one another
was one Of considerable interest. and il
presently developed that Mr.. Bryan was
not only known TO everybody present
but that he knew everybody else. His
memory for names and faces. and the
extent Of his personal acquaintance, ac-
quired in the years OF his public life
and extensive travelling in all parts OF
the country, were constantly commented
upon.
The President has proved lis claim
alsO in this connection 20 great gen
ius for remembering people. The facil-
ity with which he called by name. at
first meeting, and regularly thereafter,
governors and others whom he had new
er met. gave rise TO some suspicion that
he might haze made a preliminary study
OF a picture gallery Of governors. As a
matter or fact, the President knows
everybody IN the United States worth
while, never forgets anybody. and de-
spite a short-sightedness which some
times makes il necessary for him 10
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
Representatives Speak
To Drainage Men Today

Representatives Stevenson or Mime
sofa and Burton OF Delaware will ad-
dress The delegates 10 the National
Drainage Congress in the Willard con-
venJion room this afternoon Several
members OF the board Of governors will
be named.
This mornings session was not largely
attended because the majority OF the
members went 10 the White House with
the governors they accompanied 20
Washington.
James Cosgrove. Of Charleston, S. c..
introduced a resolution OF regret and
sympathy on the death OF Senator Lat
inner, one Of the most earnest workers
in the interest Of drainage work and
making farms out Of swamps. The res
Olution was unanimously adopted.
Another resolution urging the dele
gates 70 prevail upon their Represent
auves and Senators 10 work for drain
age legislation. was unanimously passed.
William Jennings Bryan was one of
the invited guests who addressed tho
congress al the session yesterday after
noon. He expresses his interest in the
work of retaining the swamp lands
and pointed out 20 the congress that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
AMERICAN SETTLEMENT"

A recent occurrence at the VoIksoper
at Vienna IS referred 20 by "Zejt' OF
that city as IAN American Settlement"
The incident took place Immediately
after the curtain had fallen on the last
scene of "Hoffmann's ETzahlungen.'
The tenor of the company. Adolf Suss-
mann took offense at 2 slight criticism
on the part Of Mr.. Simons, the director,
and" according to the report. gross
" insulted Simons IN the presence or
the whole company. The members of
the chorus and the stage employees then
fell upon the tenor, gave him a thor
ough beating. and then threw him OF
the stage and out of the thea+er. Now
contracts are broken and Jaw suits
pending" The Americans Who read
the account did not recogn5 Ze in the
settlement of the dispute anything par
tioulaTlY gAmerican.H
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
Johnson Taikfest
Admitted-NOt Published

What Bryan said 10 johnson. and
what Johnson said 10 Bryan. in that
heart-tc-hear. talk they had on the
train, speeding 10 Washington from the
West bringing them 10 the White
House conference. remains a deep, dark
mystery. Each admits that politics was
discussed Just a little. but decline 10
give the details.
Each came cut IN an interview today,
either directly or iufeTentialiy pledging
support II the other should be nOni-
mated az Denver.
Johnson said. Il will GUpOrt Mr.
Bryan. or any other Democrat who IS
nominated, for I want 20 see the De-
mocracy carry the country
Bryan. when asked a similar ques-
ton. said; II think my record will an
sWer that question
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13

NEW YORK, May 13-They took hold
OF the market again this morning, Mr..
Hartman and his friends. and thereby
prevented a severe decline. as an IN
supported market would have resulted
IN accentuatipg the break that started
yesterday. 1t was announced that there
would be no notice OF the UniCn Pacific
Rotation plans today, as had been ex-
pected. The friends Of higher prices
found some consolation in the leader
ship list, which responded easily To
their efforts under the leadership Of
lAmalgamated, Anaconda, and shelter
That these stocks are up nearly a point
Is. said 10 be due to the discovery Of
ore in the Anaconda mine-Which may
be accepted one way or the OtheT-but
st was potent enough TO be an influence.
Union Pacific made a coed gain. as
did St Paul. Reading. Pennsylvania,
Rock Island issues, and some other
stocks. but Northern Pacific and South
ern Pacific preferred ran away with the
rest OF the list, and did 10 nandily and
without an excuse. OF course. the basis
for the boom movement was the forth
coming issue OF Union Pacific bonds
which will be marketed next week and
distributed on a boom maTl1ct-Whoop
'er up. The story runs that the Roths-
Childs and other foreign bankers are
Pacific Notation.
It was also reported that Southern
Railway was about to start the engraV-
ers AT work on plates for a short-term
note issue, reported sold in ad-ance TO
a bank syndicate.
Railroad earnings are bad, showing
enormous decreases in gross. Gold has
started back 10 Europe. 81. $4,000 being
engaged today.
General conditions are unfavorable,
but they do not count.
Southern Pacific preferred advanced
81 points. Somebody wanted IL and
wanted IL badly Northern Pacific ad-
vauced "a points TO 1882. About a point
covered the gains in the railway list.
Steels we're firmer and Lead was a bet
ter, while Distiliers was . points up.
With the prohibition wave spreading,
the advance In 'Stillers was more or less
unaCCOuntable.
In the noon hour and Wei into the
second hour, the market continued &C
tive and strong with prices about one
half point below the high quotations Of
the day. II looked something Ike some
liquidation on the scalping order, profit
taking on orders on the buying side
with the tap Of the bell
From Mr.. Hartman office came the
official announcement that he would
recommend the payment Of the usual
dividends on Union Pacific and also on
Southern Pacific.
Indications we're favorable for a fairly
good markst right up 10 the tap OF the
bell
The market closed strong. active, and
with some gains extended above, the
] o'clock range.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
BADGERS TO ENTERTAIN.

Tonight at Pythian Temple the Wis
consin Republican Club. Of Washing
ton, viii give an Informal smoker in
honor OF Gov. James O. Davidson. OF
Wisconsin. who II attending the confer
euce OF governors The Wisconsin Sen
ntors and Representatives viii also par
ticipate in the program. Cigars and re
freshuents are 70 be pr0vld ed The
ARRANGEMENTS are in charge Of The Of
riCers of The club, A Z. CoWiss. presi-
dent. /. II Burton. secretary. and
Philip Buettner, chairman OF the execu-
tive committee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13

REPRESENTATIVE Theodore r. Burton.
Brig Gen. Alexander Mackenzie.
Andrew Carnegie.
James J. Hill
George &. Pardee-
John r. Hill
John Mitchell.
Herbert Knox Smith.
CLIFFORD PfnchCt
" J Mcffec.
7. II. Newell.
Capt. Frank r. Mccoy.
Commander w. s. Sims.
Col. Charles s. Br0mweE
Capt. Archibald W Butt
The dinner began at s o'clock. and
as as informal as possible. the Presi-
sent engaging in animated conversation
with those near him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
SHARP RISE ON N. Y.
COTTON DELIVERIES

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Cotton was
much higher this morning, and the tone
gained in strength as the session ad-
vanced.
The noon price was s.63 on May. 9-72
on July, eos on August, and COG on
October.
The closing was at SO for May: 9S7
for July; 9l3 for October, and 9:i3 for
December.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
GREAT CONFERENCE
BEGINS ITS WORK
AT WHITE HOUSE
Continued from Fourth PageO

unknown in projecting a nation on new
principles Franklin grasped q hardly
known pTinClpality through the Geneva
treaty, and jefferson seized an uuex-
plored half-cOntinent despite protests OF
those whose knowledge was even less
than his own; Fulton, Morse, Henry,
Edison, ana Bell came 10 stand as kings
among men by pushing into the uu-
known. Today the time Is ripe for
further advance; our President, with
far-sighted patriotism. has arisen to
lead effort and action. He deserves.
and I am sure VIII receive, your earn
est support and that OF ali citizens who
understand the importance OF the prob
lens involved
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QUOTATIONS FOR TODAY
ON WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway and Electric
per cent. s.. 000dS2A-
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred. sd83A. 2aS3a.. l0n63A, 5465SS.
Ianston 200dJlA
Greene Cananea. lOOa9 1O0d91s.
National CITY Bank, Gals.
Union Trust, 1nl15
United States Trust. 1Od93iz.
After call-National City Bank, l0Gloo.
Capital Traction. 20Ql26
nnNTZ
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PRICES FOR TODAY ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by ". B. Hibbs &
Co, bankers and brokers, Hibbs BUILDING.
members New York Stock Exchange, Wash
ington Stock Exchange and Chi sago Board Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-13
THE CURB MARKET.

tQuOtations furnished by z. F. Hutton
Co, members New York Stock Exchange.
1901 + street northwest.)