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The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
DO PEOPLE OvERDRESSl
If SO, IL Is Not the Fault of WOn-
nnkind


We are eternally asking public conun-
drums nowadays. and people seem to en-
Joy answering them to their own salts
faction. For instance. do people over
dress7'
Here is a spacious subject, appealing
to both sexes, and all sorts and condl-
tions OF vanity. The answer that Is iu-
dicious would be, Not yet" The peril
in the direction OF overdressing lies not
in overeIaDoI2-ica. but in underdiscrimi-
nation.
But II Is unfair. when considering wom-
ans taste in dress, 70 condemn the sex
as overdressed because the wrong sort
of gown for its environment has been
discovered by the too-ready conclusion
ist Telephone and motor cars are tre-
mendous factors in the disruption Of the
most sympathetic judgment, and the
incest perception IN clothes that woman
can possess. A telephone message Cpress-
ing. not to be deniedl may call the right
sort OF gown to the wrong sort OF place
before the dilemma ensuing has even
been thought Of. motor car may watt
a verltable ''confection' to Arcadia.
Yet II Is the occasion which may make
the overdreSsed women. This is not the
fault Of women. The blame lies entirely
with the life We lead-which takes US 10
such strange and totally unexpected
places.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09

The lingerie waist Is as popular this
season as ever and the new designs
are as numerous as they are attractive.
A charming example Is shown in the
sketch. nainsook being used for making
the waist, while lace motifs and inser-
tions are used for decoration. The front
is made without fullness, except where
II is drawn in to the figure at the waist
line, and is thus peculiarly adapted to
the Introduction Of handsome lace or
embroidery; while a single box-pleat. be-
meath which the fastening is effected.
forms the sole adornment in the back.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09
JUNE . IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

lS2-Frst child Of white parents born in Brooklyn.
Ny
ET5-Forco Of the American army assembled &C Gam
bridge. SCI officers and SOS privates.
lsl4-United States brig Rattlesnake Lieut. Ren-
shaw, captured and destroyed the British br1g
John. laden With English goods.
lS5l-NigilGncc committee In San Francisco formed
lS6S-Two cavalry fights the Rappahannock River
the latter AZ Brandy Station between Union
and Confederato troops
ls6s-AdInisson Bills Tor the States Of North Caro
lima. South Carolina. Georgia. Louisiana. Ala
boma. and Florida pass the Senate.
lS70Charles Dickens. the novelist died. Born Feb
ruary :, El2
ls93-Ford's Theater. Washington. d. c. collapsed
killing and iniuring many people.
lSS-WaT bin Increased tonnage dues) pass
ed by Congress
l9o2-HOusc passes the anttanarchy bill. Burning
OF a ChicagO anatorium wipes out twelve lives
l903-The Breakers' and several other buildings at
Palm Beach, Fla. destroyed hy nre loss about
$4,000.
ls06-Coburn refused KansRs United States Sena-
torship; Offered TO A. w. Benson
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09

Tomorrow - When America In
Grown-Politics.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09

70 BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-09

The sleeves may be made in full or
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more fashionable, as we'll as the more
convenient To make the waist In the
medium size requires Sss yards OF a
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silk being most appropriate, though any
preferred material may be used.
Six sizes, 30 TO 42 inches bust measure.
This pattern may be obtained by in
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17

In the Republican national platform
will be presented TO the committee on
resolutions today. Its consideration
was postponed last night on request
OF the committed. A call was made
on the committee at the Auditorium
Annex by Samuel Gompers. president
OF the federation. accompanied by
James Duncan and Daniel -Keefe, OF
the executive council.
This is the reference made 10 the
sntiinjuncuon policy. by Burrows.
which Is offensive TO union labor:
The Republican party has no
sympathy with that spirit which
would divest the courts OF their
constitutional power or lmpeaeh
their integrity. Our courts are
the buIwarks Of our liberties and
the Republican party stands for
. the preservation OF these courts
and their support to the fullest de-
gree In order that we may be Sc
cure In our lives. our property and
our homes. " II ever comes that
the American people shall find
constitutional government Of our
land In danger, they will find
refuge In the supreme Judiciary
OF the country.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17

or the American people turned away
from these advocates of violence. but.
at the same time, demanded that their
government should give them, In law
tipn TO which they were entitled
aealnet the dangers they Justly appre-
The great duty OF fulnlling these
righteous demands. like all the great
public seFp+eee- ef- lest half century y.
was Imposed upon the Republican party
and IL has not fiinched from the burden.
The president has enforced the laws
as he found them on the statute books.
For this performance OF his sworn
duty he has been bitterly attacked.
| But the work has not ceased with
the enforcement OF existing laws A
Republican congress and "A Republican
president have placed new laws upon
the statute books, designed to carry out
the Republican policy OF government
regulation In safe. reasonable and
effective manner. The Elkins law. aim
ed at preferential rebates, which have
been the curse OF our transportation
and our business. the railroad rate law,
which made the supervision OF rail-
roads more effective, and the pure food
law. which has been In the highest de-
gree beneficent to the masses or our
people. are all monuments OF the policy
and the labors OF the Republican party.
RooseveIt's Retirement.
The president who has led his party
and the people in this great work re-
his high ONCE on the 4th OF March
next His refusal OF a denomination,
dictated by the loftiest motives and
by noble loyalty TO American tradi-
one who attempts TO use his name az
a candidate for the presidency impugns
both his sincerity and his good faith,
two OF the presidents greatest ard
most conspicuous qualities. upon which
no shadow hns ever been cast
We appeal for votes and for the pow
presidents policies and shall continue
TO sustaia them. We make our appeal
with con .dence because we have well
dennec policy and are not. like our
opponents. fumbling I'm the dark TO find
some opinion on something.
We believe In the maintenance OF
law and order and In the support OF the
courts In all their rights and dignity.
ard arc opposed To special privileges
for any man, or any class OF men, high
or low. rich or poor. We. who estab-
lished the gold standard. are pledged
stand for protection TO American in
Justry and Americal labor, and we will
resist all he assaults OF free trade
under. whatever name II comes dis
guised We Will see TO the defense OF
the country. We mean TO have a navy
worthy Of the American name. We
tions. but alliance with none. Yet
we Rave no Intention OF being a her
NIT nation" The great services OF
the president to the worlds peace will
no continued by the party which he
has led. We are n party ut to rule and
govern, 10 legislate and administer, and
net fortuitous collection OF atoms
-trfAest-eHiy form of thought or motion
IL TO oppose. Above all. we are true to
our traditions and to our past--true
now. ss We We're In the days OF Lin
coin.
IN this spirit we must prevail--by
this Eign-we must conquer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
CHERRIES SILENCE
WILL NOW BE BROKEN
BY ERNEST ELI RosER.

CHICAGO. June 1.-THE boomers
are to have their opportunity today,
to make noise. The session will not
likely be of great importance. for, at.
ter progress has been reported by the
various committees. the convention
will be thrown open to the marching
clubs and the shouters In general.
The result is awaited with much
speculation. Some think there isn't
going 10 be a great deal of shouting.
This Is probably the first national
convention In history where there was
not a cheer OF some kind for the can.
didates and for the favorite candidate
in particular. On the opening session
the name OF Taft was not once men.
toned. Neither was the name Of
Fairbanks, or Cannon, or Knox. who
are the biggest OF the allies. The
delegates cannot help but wonder at
this circumstance.
onnlnous ChiIIIness.
There Is another significant thing
the presidents name was not cheered
as IL should be In a Republican con.
vention. This more than ever spurs
the filibuster talk. 1t convinces many
that the game has not yet begun.
There seems to be something omin.
Gus In the absence Of demonstration
and the suppressed enthusiasm.
Today. the talk Is principally Taft.
With the actual work OF the conyep.
ton In order the filibuster idea, while
by no means In the background. is
Continued on Page sir.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
ALLIES WILL FIGHT
TAFT TO A FINISH
6y G. A. KING.

CHICAGO, June 17.-With Mayor
Chas. A. Bookwalter. of Indianapolis,
as leader, the allies" today planned a
fight 10 the finish against VIM. II. Taft
on the floor OF the Republican ma
-tonal- convention when the creden=
tials committee submits its report this
afternoon. seating all of the contested
Taft delegates.
This action was decided upon after
the committee on credentials In an all
night session. lasting from o'clock
yesterday afternoon until o'clock
this morning, decided all the contests
in favor OF the secretary of war. FOL
lowing the steam roller" tactics OF
the national committee.
When the committee had completed
It's work, Mayor Bookwalter announced
that at 1870 this morning he would
make public a minority report In
which he would expose the unjust
and high.handed methods OF the COM
mittee."
Calls II courageous"
AS soon as the steam roller" had
run over the last contest-that OF Ari-
IONA. at O'Clock this morning--Mayor
DOOh WdlttI NOittu Hib luul6hdtiOh LA
most emphatic terms
This Is the most outrageous con-
duct that have ever witnessed In all
my political experience" he said. "The
steam roller, which did such effective
work In the national committee,
worked even smoother in the commit
tee on credentials. The tactics were
even more high-handed and unjust.
1T certainly was a fine example OF
the square deal of which we have
heard so much. Justice was absolute
ly ignored. All contests, no matter
what merit or virtue they had. were
choked to death under the wheels OF
this steam roller
Il am preparing a minority report,
which will be ready before noon and
which will show Just how outrageous
ly the contestants were treated. II
will bring the fight to the floor OF the
convention"
The committee decided to seat four
delegates from the Philippines,
although the islanders we're only en-
titled to two. Four had been sent by
mistake. They were given half vote
each.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
ROOSEVELT ENTHUSIASM
BREAKS LOOSE IN
CHICAGO CONVENTION
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der the proposed department OF
labor and the appropriation OF SUI
lands To thoroughly -lnNastf~-
gate the cause OF mine disasters
so that laws and regulations may
be recommended and enacted
and which Will prevent the terri
Bile maiming and loss of life In the
mines.
We pledge the Republican party
TO the enactment OF law for the
establishment Nof United states
postal savings banks.
Capt Smith. of Aurora. represent
Ing the Business Mems association OF
Illinois. made formal protest against
the insertion OF the plank. Mr.. Com
-pers answered. NO matter what we
do or say. we cannot hope to meet the
objections OF the manufacturers. We
have been unsuccessful with congress-
We appeal now to the people--to the
rank and Ale OF the nation and To the
Republican party"
Gompers then discussed the diff
culties organized labor had been in
volved In.
James A. Emory. general counsel
for the National Manufacturers asso-
citation. interrupted. asserting that out
OF 32S injunctions issued in the federal
courts since 1903. but 20 grew out of
labor disputes. three OF which were
secured by organized labor against
manufacturers. A lively tilt ensued
between Gompers and Emory.
II seems as II the committee has
pretty we'll made up its mind as TO
what will be done with the anti-in-
Junction plank. The subcommittee
will probably report favorably on the
plank and II will then be taken to the
floor OF the convention. there to be
fought out by the labor and manufac-
turers' interests.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
MANY BITTER ROWS
ARE DEVELOPING
BY w. @. r. PRICE.

CONVENTION HALL, Chicago.
June 17.-When the second session
of the Republican national committee
met this morning. there was an ugly
feeling In the air. The fights In the
credentials and platform committees
have unquestionably developed feel
ing OF bitterness which seems certain
TO make itself manifest on the floor OF
the convention and II Is manifest In
the attitude of the delegates. The
smile has. In many instances, given
away to the sheer Arguments are
becoming hot and acrimonious.
The strange lack OF enthusiasm is
apparent everywhere. The bands
play ragtime and patriotic airs. but
they are not able to stir the crowd to
any degree of cheerfulness.
AS the crowds began to flow into
the big auditorium this morning they
were as liet and orderly as they had
been yesterday. The convention Of
fcials were on hand early and were
busy with their arrangements. The
same brilliant crowd-of women was
In the guests stand back OF the speak
er's and the galleries were even more
crowded than yesterday. Owing to
the idea that the allies would make
fight against the report OF the creden-
tials committee, the delegates also
were on hand early.
As the States Sit.
In the arrangement OF the states,
the committee has been impartial.
Ohio and Indiana occupy the front
seats In the center OF the hall. Ohio,
which Is on the right side of the cen
"a tell De- nj Cd h,, ux,tx Ia
and New York. while next to Indiana
. is Missouri and Illinois. with New
Jersey at the end OF the aisle Iowa,
where II Is now expected the vice.
presidential lightning will strike. also
Is well to the front The booms, In
fact. are well punched and each Is In
a position to start things going should
the opportunity arrive.
Early this morning the marching
clubs which have come to the conven-
ton gathered In force at the Fine
Arts building. from which point they
are to march with banners flying and
bands playing to get the only look
most Of them will get OF the inside OF
the convention hall. They will march
In on one side the big auditorium.
around the speakers stand. and then
march out again.
Chairman Burrows put the motion
quick and 1t was adopted without not
score Of negative votes-mostly
from the Louisiana split delegation.
Shortly after noon the band started
a cheer by playing Dixie" and thea
THE Red. White and Blue" A great
cheer went up and. for the first time.
there was waving OF hats when the
strains OF America" were heard. The
whole vast assemblage stood up while
the national anthem was being played.
Burrows oaveI Falls.
II was 1915 when Chairman Bur-
rows gavel fell and It was several
minutes later before quiet was restor.
ed and Rev. DR.. Waters. OF Chicago,
opened the proceedings with prayer
Immediately after the player. Sens.
tor Fulton. OF Oregon. chairman OF the
committee on resolutions, was recog-
nized and reported that his committee
had been In continuous session since
yesterday afternoon up to $3.50 this
morning. 1t had given careful con.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
LABOR STAGGERING
UNDER TWO BLOWS

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE anti-in-
junction plank. which the American
Federation of Labor desires inserted
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17

Notice to City Subscribers.
City subscribers holding cor
tracts for books due previous 20
Dec. I, 1907. can now be sup
piled a. this office.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-17
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Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-14
FEDERAL TROOPS IN ALASKA
President Directs They Shall Go to
Fairbanks to Preserve Or
der in Strike.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-By direction Of
the president Acting Secretary oliver today
ordered a company of infantry from Fort
GibbOn, in Alaska, to Fairbanks in that
territory, to preserve order during the min
ing strike in that section. This action was
taken upon representation from the United
States court in Alaska to the attorney gen.
eral that the presence of federal troops
was needed.
kilograms from Fairbanks to the attorney
general state that open air mass meetings
are being held by the striking miners and
that threats of violence have been made.
The marshal has been directed by the at
torney general to use all the force at his
command to arrest lawbreakers and to pre-
vent intimidation. The military is expected
to give the marshal moral support and
also take action should the disorder prove
too great for any force he may be able to
secure. The latter has been given strict
orders as to the energetic use of all the
force he can command. The striking miners
have picketed the trail between Valdez and
Fairbanks. Nose of the newly arrived
laborers are Russians
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-14
LETTERS OF MINISTER'S WIFE
Skeleton Uncovered I'm Testimony in
Smell Will Contest in
Illinois.

CLINTON, ILL.,, Feb. 13.-When the trial
was resumed here today of the 100000 suit
instituted by Richard Smell to break the
will of his father, Colonel Thomas Smell,
more love letters written to the aged mil
lionaire were introduced in evidence. The
letters were read to the jury and specta-
tors crowded forward, craning their necks
to catch every word.
Most OF the letters read today are signed
simply Your own little girl" and the
others bear no signature They are ad-
mitted as having been written by Mrs
Dura Hamilton, wife Of Rev. E. A Hamil-
ton, who was pastor of the Methodist
church at Newman, Ill. The letters ex-
press the ardent love of the writer for the
aged millionaire and Invariably cover the
protestation of affection with the request
for money.
Soon after the beginning of the trial Rev
Mr.. Hamilton resigned his pastorate and
the couple went away 1t is believed they
went to FLORIDA. 1t is rumored that Mrs
Hamilton has suffered from nervous pros
tration because of the exposure of the
letters.
Judge Cochran, who is hearing the case,
and who is an ordainpd Methodist minister,
and The Hfe-long friend af Rev. sir. Harnil-
ten, sat with averted face as the letters
were read today.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-14
HEPBURN WILL OPPOSE BILL
Only Republican in senate Who VIII
Make Long Speech Against
Currency Measure,

WASHINGTON, Feb, 13.-AccOrdng to a
program being arranged by senate re-
publican leaders, a vote will be had on the
Aldrich currency bill in about two weeks.
The indications are that there will not be
a large number OF republican senators TO
speak to the measure and that the speeches
by democrats will be addessed carefully to
objections raised by individuals to certain
features of the bill Senator Clay of
Georgia expects to talk tomorrow, Senator
Clark OF Arkansas will speak early mex.
week and Senators Culberson, Teller,
Daniel, Tillman and Bailey within the next
ten days. From present Indications. Sem
ator Hepburn is the only republican SEN
ator who plans to make extended remarks
against the passage OF the bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-14
PROGRESS IN SAN FRANCISCO
Record of Postal Business Shows
Gratifying Increase In the
Coast City.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-The record
of the San Francisco postoffice for 1907
the first full year since the disaster, shows
a gratifying increase in money order bust
ness over that of the previous year.
Domestic money orders to the amount of
$1,O93,OO0 were issued at the main office
during the year, an increase Of "a per
cent over 1906 At the stations the amount
issued for the year was $4.4O1,OOO, or an
increase OF q per cent over 1906.
International money orders issued at the
main office amounted to SS7s,OOO, an in
crease of so per cent over 1906 while IN
ternational ORDERS issued at stations
amounted to al9OOOO. or an increase of Il
per cent ovep/19O6
The report of the fire insurance business
for 1907 on the Pacific coast shows the
total amount of the policies written to be
81, 23S, ,329, ,6l3, on which premiums to the
amount of $25969,4H were paid. The losses
for the year amounted to S. So, ,652, or 257
per cent Of the premiums. In California,
considered separately, the rate of loss was
less. being 2O.9 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-14
MILITIA AFFAIRS DIVISION
New Department of Army Service
Created to Look After State
Relations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. BIN recognition
Of the growing intjnaoy between the regu-
lar army and the national militia, acting
Secretary of War oliver has issued an or
der creating a new division department, to
be known as the division of militia affairs.
Colonel Il. NJ. Weaver of the coast artil-
lery has been named as chief of the new
division. The jurisdiction of the new di-
vision involves the armament, equipment,
discipline, training, education and organi-
zation of militia, conduct OF camps of in
struction and participation in the field ex-
ercises and maneuvers Of the regular army
and the mobilization and the relations of
the militia to the regular army in time of
peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-14
MAIL VIOLATION is CHARGED
American Express Company said TO
Have Violated Federal
statutes In Ohio.

CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 1s.-violation of
the postal laws by carrying first-class
mai matter was charged against the
American Express company in a suit filed
In the United States district court here
today by District Attorney Mcpherson.
This suit was the first gun in cam
paign which the government proposes TO
wage against common carriers for carry
ing first class mail matter contrary TO
law. In the information which Attorney
Mcpherson filed, he alleges that the
American Express company, on January 6,
carried a. letter from Bolton. Tex. to Gin
cinnat. The letter was from Mrs. VIII
Brown of Belton, and in It, she ordered
from a-glove company twelve pair of
gloves and enclosed an express money
order for S2.47 in payment Attorney Nc
Pherson claims that the letter did not re-
late to the business Of the express COM
pany and that the envelope did not bear
a postage stamp. as required by law The
penalty for violation of this provision of
the federal statutes is 500.
Colonel Holmes, postmaster inspector in
charge said:
'"The government is very jealous of its
right to carry the mails, and insists on
IL always. When public carriers carry
letters not hearing postage stamps and
not pertaining TO the business of the car
rier, they are preventing the government
from deriving postage money from the
sale Of the stamps.
About four or five years ago the gov
ernment waged war against carriers for
such an offense. 1t Is the opinion OF the
government officials that common carriers
are becoming too lax in reference to carry
ing mail matter not properly stamped, and
~ fr,r
sary to bring to their attention the fact
that thew are Violating the In ru