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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
WON'T PAY
FOR DOGS BATHTUB
Mrs. Leslie Carter-Payne Hard TO
Please, Says Carpenter, Who
Brings Suit.

NEW YORK. June . John HedIund.
who carpenters and contracts on East
Twenty-first street. wishes IL distinct
~ understood that the suit he has in
stituted against Mrs. Leslie Carter
Payne for payment for certain work
done preliminary TO the instaUment Of
a bathtub for her Boston bull terrier
was brought entirely without preju-
dice TO the reputation of the actress
with the audible hair.
4 don't blame her AZ all" said Mr.
Hedlund- You see. she is an actress
and. anyhow. she would be all right II
she wasn't so excited
Mrs Carter was certainly hard 20
please. Maybe you'd get her pleased
and go away pleased. and when you'd
come back she wouldn't be pleased
with what pleased her before"
Mr.. Hedlund would like S2.o75 for work
he did IN making the house at lis East
Eighteenth street into an abode slIta BILE
for Mrs. Carter, her husband, her son.
and the bull pup The bill was orig
inally $500. but Mrs. Carter paid him
ts25
The dogs tub was going 20 be put
on the top floor" said Mr. HeCIund.
right next 10 a shower bath and sham
poo arrangement that she was having
put In Tor her son He KIND Of thought
that there ought 70 be another shampoo
arrangement put in for Mr.. Payne
that's her husband-but she says. No.
he hasn't got much hair. anyhow. and
what he has. I'll attend 10 myself
Wen. az te end Of a month I sent her
a bill for three-quarters Of what I'd
done, and ir three DAYS along came a
check A month after that I sent an
other bill. but along didn't come any
check
Justice Fitzgerald. who heard the evil
dence about the reports for the bull
pup. Mr.. Payne and Mrs Carter's son
! has not Yet rendered a decision
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
100 ARE DROWNED
AS STEAMER SINKS
Forty-seven Saved Today
From Wreck of Span
iSh Vessel.

MADRID June "Details OF the
sinking OF the Spanish ship Larache.
which went on the rocks of Ximiela,
Ore still lacking. The latest reports re-
ceived here today say that but forty
seven Of the passengers and crew were
saved, nearly 100 being lost
The vessel struck the rocks during
a heavy sea. and though there was
tine for nearly every one 70 take 10
the life boats before the Larache sank
the sea was so rough that the smaller
boats were wrecked, and most OF the
occupants drowned.
The Larache was bound for Muros.
Most OF the passengers were Argen-
tinians who had embarked az Cadiz.
The scene Of the wreck was where
the Cardinal Cisneros and many other
ships have met destruction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
ON ANNUAL OUTING
Ten Thousand Members and
Friends of Relief ASsocia-
ton at Beach.

Chesapeake Beach belongs to te Wash
ington Railway Relief Association to-
day.
Fully 10000 members Of the o-ganiza-
ton and their friends are al the salt
water resort on the annual excursion
given for the associations relief fund.
When the first train for the beach
pulled out at $50 o'clock this morning
from Chesapeake Junction. It carried
seven cars filed with passengers Since
then, the trains have been leaving the
junction every half hour. carrying the
biggest crowd that ever went 10 Ches-
apeake Beach on one day
When they got out there. the men.
women, and children found every known
sort OF amu5ement- In addition 70 the
swimming. the Underground. the roll
er coaster and the dancing pavilion,
an elaborate program had been framed
up. covering the whole day and even
ing. for the amusement OF the tour
lists
Included in the program are the fol-
lowing features:
Two shooting contests. mems water
races. wOmen's water races, boat races
running races for men. women, and
children. spoon and egg contests for
women. throwing the baseball. women 5
basketball game, carrying race. base
ball game. fancy dancing and song in
the theater by Miss Cora Shreve's pu-
pills, cakewalk by juveniles. and another
b. the Twentieth Century CakewaIk-
ers."
The prizes put Up for the winners
OF the events are as varied as they are
valuable. and the list is headed BY the
the giving awSy of 500 worth Of street
car tickets The names OF the persons
lucky enough 10 get A batch ranging
In value from s. TO go will be announced
this evening IN the dancing pavilion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
Stranded Steamship
May Be a Total Loss

EASTPORT. y. Y, June 25.-The
steamer Chippewa. which was stranded
on the rocks opposite Dutchplains life
saving station yesterday morning, eight
miles 10 the west Of MOntauk light, is
still fast aground this morning, and the
chances of saving her are very unfa-
vorable. She is leaking badly and lays
about 300 yards off the shore The Chip
pewa struck yesterday morning In the
heavy fog while cropping her way north
ward from Charleston.
The captain and crew are stu on
board and in no danger, owing TO the
smoothness OF the sea.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
MRS. LEVIN BUYS
@ STREET HOME
Harry Wardman Sells Colonial
House in Tenth Street
Northwest.

Willige, Gibbs & Daniel, real estate
brokers, have sold 20 Mrs. Mary ].
levin. the pressed-brick bay-window
dwelling 1349 G street southeast. The
house occupies a 20 by 10 foot lot. 1t is
understood that $3.50 was paid for the
property Mrs. Levin will occupy the
house as & residence.
Harry Wardman has sold the colonial
house at 3547 Tenth street northwest.
through the real estate firm of Moore &
Hill. This is one Of a row OF houses of
colonial style.
The sale Of the house at 164S Park
road northwest, 10 George A. Stewart,
through the firm Of Stone & Fairfax,
was. through a typographical error. an
nounced as having been made for So 500
This house is one OF a row recently
built, and was sold 10 Mr. Stewart for
$3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
GUN FACTORY BAND
PLAYS TOMORROW

A concert will be given by the Naval
Gun Factory Band. w O. Little direc-
tor. tomorrow evening. at 7:3O O'Clock.
At the Washington Navy Yard. The
program is.
March abOlO' ..........C. J. Roberts
tChara CterfsticD
Overture-"Poet and Peasan mt. Suppe
Serenade-.'At the Fountain" .Losey
March Coronation. ......... Meyerbeer
From The Prophet"
Observation-Disclosures ROrEia'' RIPLEY
(DOnizeJII.)
Waltz-"Over the Waves. GiOEanini
Southern Mem cries" .........-..He cker
Grand FantasiaD
March Brooks Triumphal' Seitz
"Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
Y. III. |. GRADUATES
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
Gen. Franklin Bell Delivers Ad-
dress 10 Senior Class in Stone
wall Jackson Hall.

LEXINGTON. Va. June 25--Forty-
one graduates OF the Virginia Military
institute received their diplomas at the
hands OF Gov. Claude A Swanson,
in StOuewau Jackson Memorial Hall
yesterday, and the year was brought to
a brilliant close by a military ball in
the gymnasium han.
The cadet battalion was formed on
the parade grounds and marched 10 the
hall. where the exercises took place.
Gen Edward V Nichols the superin-
tendent OF the institute. presided. and
the principal address was delivered by
Mai. Gen. Franklin Bell. chief OF staff
L. : A. The first and second Jackson
Hope medals were awarded 10 William
T. Beidler. OF Baltimore. Nd. and Mar
tin @. De ShazO. OF Martinsville, Va
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
BROWNS WITH WIFE
LOCKED TO BREAST
Her Leap From Barge to Aid
Captain Ends in
Tragedy.

NEW YORK, June Blocked in
each others arms, IN plain view Of
hundreds on shore and upon the awning
decks Of anchored yachts, Capt. Otto
Aubert and his wife were drowned last
night of the foot of East Twenty-ninth
street. in the slip known as The
Drowners."
Five thousand spectators watched the
electric lights of the police launch and
thirty OF the yachts as they dragged
for the bodies. They were found finally
not more than fifty feel from the barge
EdgewoOd. which Captain AuDert COM
manded.
Fully fifty persons have been drown
ed of the Dumps" as that part OF the
river front is called, in the slip in the
last twenty years.
Leaped TO Recue.
II was 10 save the life OF her help
mate that Mrs. ALBERT sacrificed her
own. He had fallen overheard and she
leaped in after him
For more than thirty years they had
navigated the rivers and sound when
their boat. the Edgewood. laden TO her
deck-beams with grain in bulk. reached
y
ninth street yesterday. The grain was
partially discharged when Mrs. ALBERT
rang the supper bell at : ?. m.
After supper the grizzled captain,
once a Norwegian soldier. whose uni
versal good nature had gained for him
the sobriquet OF Happy Otto" lighted
his corncob pipe and tuned his banjo
He was an expert on this instrument,
and for an hour he entertained his
wife.
Finally he sang his wifes favorite
song: When are you coming home, my
dear?'
The stuTy little cabin had grown
more stuffy, and the Captain suggest
ed that they get a little air on deck
He preceded her to the rail and leaned
upon IT, II gave way with his weight
just as his wife reached his side.
Throws Arms About Neck.
Hannah. oh. Hannah he cried. as
the current bore him away
Mrs. ALBERT ran 10 the rail and
plunged in.
Daniel Sheehan and John Dunn stood
on the bulkhead, and. after trying to
get a boat they jumped overheard In
their clothing and swan to where the
old captain was struggling to unlock
the arms Of his wife. But the woman,
who was half strangled. only chung the
tighter, and Sheehan and Dunn had to
keep clear or themselves go down
They saw the couple sink together
end then rise again. The captain weak
or than before. tried again to loosen his
wifes hold. but in vain. Finally. with
a despairing CRY. he threw his own
arms about his wife and they went
down for the last time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
HIS BEES DISORDERLY.

BUTLER, Pa, June 25.-May the
owner of a hive Of bees be held for dis
orderly conduct on the part OF the bees?
This knotty question Justice James Nc
Nally, OF Lyndora, settled yesterday By
discharging the prisoner. John Noross'
bees stung John Ross a ne{ghbor on
the nose, and elsewhere The Justice di-
rected NOross 70 pay Ross for lost time
by reason Of his injuries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
MAY NAME HANNA
FRISCO COADJUTOR

ROME. June 25.-The congregation OF
the propaganda Is making inquiry into
the antecedents and general repu-
ti0n o. Dr. Hanna. Of Rochester. y. Y
II everything is found satisfactory.
DIT. Hanna Will be made cOadiutor or
Mgr. Riordan. archbishop OF the San
Francisco diocese.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
MRS. NLLIGAN'S FUNERAL.

Funeral services Eor Mrs Mary E
kiHgan. who died yesterday, viii De
held in her home. 1113 Seventh street
mort invest. Saturday morning, after
which requiem mass will be celebrated
IN the Church OF the Immaculate Con-
ception. The Rev James Mari. pastor,
will ofiCiate. The interment will be in
Mt. Olivet cemetery. Mrs. Killigan was
the daughter OF the late John AMI Jo-
hannah Kane. She is survived by her
husband, Thomas J. KilliEan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
500 PRAY FOR RAIN

EAST LAS VEGAS. y. NJ. June %
Five hundred men and women kneit be-
fore an altar they have erected on Zion
Hill all last night and prayed for rain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
CorpSes Turned to Gold Statues
By Chicago Mans Discovery
Famous Men Embalmed May Also Be Turned Into
Bronze-Exposure to Weather Will Mean
Admired Green Tint

CHICAGO. June 25.-No more Dust
20 dust eternity for the human body.
Burial itself done away with ana
turned into statues, which viii
endure as long as marble or stone!
These are the wonders which David J..
Block. a letter carrier. processes to
have brought about by a patent metal
izing process. perfected after eighr
years o. experimenting in the modest
little homemade laboratory at his
dwelling, 4s Plum street.
Block declares that he can turn the
body Of a man weighing IS5 pounds
into pure gold for S5l5,0o0, and into
pure silver for $4,000.
Il have a bronze process" he said.
"permeating the flesh 10 depth Of only
one-eighth Of an inch which can be
done for $1,000. and I can guarantee
Il to preserve a corpse intact for hun
dreds OF years"
It is a very startling idea that Mr..
Block has sprung on the Patent Office,
and he has some samples Of his work
that are amazing, to say the least.
Among them is a bunch of American
Beauty roses. metalIzed FIVE years ago
They are hard as rocks. but perfectly
natural in coloring. ard when he open
ed the box to take them out. the scent
appeared 10 be as strong as it is IT
a fresh cut rose.
Hat Pins Smell Like Roses
Going out into the han. the mailman
came back with his wife's hat. He -e
,,o-,od from II Yhree has nfns made Of
roses-one an American Beauty, another
a pink Tea rose, and the third white
rose
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
viii Appeal to Europe.

ITS market value will be especially
great in Europe, where il viii be used
by the royal families To preserve the
bodies Of kings and queens. that their
descendants may see them as they
were. with every line OF the face In
tact. after a hundred, FIVE hundred, or
a thousand years"
Block says he got the idea OF metall-
cation from Prof. Watts. of Harvard,
who worked on ~ Tor several years ana
then abandoned it. The letter carrier
homes TO be able 70 lay aside his leather
sack in a few months Although he II
a letter carrier. he is an honorary mem
Der Of the American Institute Of Elec-
tricaI Engineers in New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25

II metalized these two gears ago."
he said. My wife has worn them con-
stantIy They have been out in all
sorts of weather--rain and shine-smeil
tkem."
He held out tie three hatpins. The
odor was the od)r OF fresh roses. Ma
turally enough, Block refused 70 d.
vulge the process by which he thinks
he has conquered the forces OF disin'
teEratiOn. lie said:
r'E have arranged with one OF the
largest casket companies in the cOun-
try 10 handle he process l would
never turn Undertaken myself. but /
can show ANYBODY else how TO do H.
so that there could be no possibility
of mistake. There are three chemical
processes. requiring one day each.
Then comes tEe actual metaiization.
which takes two days. The copper or
bronze. or silver. or gold, as the case
may. be, is fed into the body by means
of a low electric current, Of three am
peres. If desirable. the mobilization
may stop at a depth OF one-elght or
an inch, or It may 60 all the way
through
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25
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cents entities bearer TO Glass
Berry Set. Bowl and SIX Sauce-s
20 match. cut class pattern. Fri
day only. June Is. 1905
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-25

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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-06-09
FOR CONSTABLE.

The Eagle is authorized to announce
c. l.. Baker as a candidate for re-
election as constable of Bryan, Pre-
oinct No. 4, Brazos county, subject
TO the action of the democratic pri-
maries. Mr.. Baker has held the office
several terms, and is an alert, eff
cient and impartial officer. He has
rendered faithful services in the past
and the people of the community can
rely upon him in the future to make
good the record of past effort in safe
guarding the peace. Mr. Baker is too
well known to the voters to need a
newspaper introduction, but the Eagle
takes pleasure in making known his
candidacy. He has been a resident OF
Bryan many years, and is familiar
with the duties of his office and well
qualified to discharge them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-06-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Additions to Faculty Of Texas Won.
ans College.
wish to announce two new mem.
bers OF the faculty Of the Texas Won.
ans College for 1909
Haraldt Teehau.
Mr.. Haradlt Techau has been en-.
gagged for the music department. Mr..
Techau is a full graduate Of the Con
servatory Of Leipsic. He is now in
Dresden. where for the past two years
he has been a private pupil Of Her.
man Scholtz.
He is not a stranger TO Texas. After
graduation, he served with entire sue.
cess as director in the Texas Christian
University at Waco. and receives
strong endorsement from the presl-
dent, DR.. collars. He is recommend
ed by the leading musical people Of
Waco, who knew him well in Leipsic
His speciality is the piano. He ranks
high both as Instructor and as con-
cert performer.
Our friends may rest assured that
In Mr. Techau we have a man whose
work will be true to the highest stand.
ards in instruction and performance.
Miss odo surratt.
In the engagement of Miss Odo Sur.
raft the Texas Woman's College has
secured the services OF an experienced
teacher OF marked ability. originality
and executive force. In all her work
she has been strong and efficient.
She Is a graduate of Baylor Univers.
ity. Through her efforts as librarian
OF Baylor University, that institution
has now one of the best organized
and best administered libraries In the
South. Her contributions to the liter.
ature OF library management have
commanded the approval Of librarians
throughout the country. She studied
in the School for for Librarians in
Albany, n. Y.
Miss Surratt Is a native Texan, and
her family is one OF the best known
in Central Texas She is niece of
Judge Surratt, and her mother was a
o. c. CHARLTON.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-06-09
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

The Eagle is authorized to an.
nounce w: Gillie Mitchell as a candi.
date for Justice of the Peace of Bry.
an, Precinct No. 4, Brazos county, sub
ieot to the Democratic primaries in
July Mr. Mitchell is well known to
the voters Of the precinct as worthy
and honorable citizen, and has held
the office previously. administering its
duties fairly and impartially. He is
well qualified for these duties, and If
again honored with the position, will
exercise the same faithful attention in
their discharge. Mr. Mitchell asks
that the voters give his claims due
consideration. and the Eagle makes
his desires known to the public with
pleasure.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-06-09
LOCALS AND PERSONALS.
Eat at Buchanan's

Eat at Buchanan's dtf.
c. A. Lindsey visited McxIa yester-
day.
Al Goodwin of Tunis was In the city
yesterday.
Tom Wilson of Navasota was In the
city yesterday,
Jno. s. Williamson arrived from 1T.
Worth Sunday.
Master Douglas Howell Is visiting
in Italy, Texas.
DR.. s. J. Emory Of Navasota was In
the city Sunday
Mrs Il. Rohde and children are Wis
iting In Franklin.
w. J. d. Turrentne is spending a
few days In Marlin.
Remember TO ask your grocer for
Home Ground Meal. 1866.
Mrs q. w. Keeling of Mexia is Wis
itlng relatives at Tabor.
House for rent. Close to business
Apply 10 Floy Dansby. 1866
h. b. shearer OF Lufkin Is among the
Aammencement visitors.
tirs J. w. Doremus has rcturned
from visit In Brennan
Judge V. Is. Hudson is attending
district court In Franklin.
p. II. Hensariing was out yesterday
after Jews days Illness,
Gus Street Is here from Houston
attending commencement
Attorney A. h. Scott of Nayasota
was In the city yesterday.
J. r. Burns of Sky. Madison coun.
~, was In the city yesterday
DR.. Walter Allen and Lee Allen of
Marlin are visiting at College
Mr.. and Mrs NJ H. Flemming are
here attending commencement.
Miss Louise Brown. Of Houston is
the guest of Mrs. ]. Webb Howell.
Just received fresh shipment of
Lowney's candles at NJ, II, James. 1854
The Wilson a Derden removal sale
continues with great success. dlGS.w2t
Dr. and Mrs. o. j. Knolle of Indus
try, Texas. are visitors TO commence.
ment.
- Mrs. r, V. Cunningham returned 20
Abilene Sunday after visit to rela.
lives.
r. Il. l.. Upchurch Of Bodias was
In the city yesterday and called on
the Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Carter have
gone 10 visit at Birmingham and other
Alabama points,
Mr. and Mrs. p S Tilson arrived
from Houston Sunday and are guests
OF Mrs NJ Parker
Miss Ada Edmonds arrived from
Houston Sunday. accompanied by
Miss Carrie Morris,
Mr. and Mrs Robt Eberspacher OF
Houston were the guests of Mrs. Otto
Boehme yesterday
THE New Diana ribbon comb for
the pompadour soc, at Coulter, Mon
day ibS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-06-09

Hon, w. NJ. Imboden, editor of the
Austin Statesman, Is among the com.
mencement visitors.
Miss Ethel Orr of Edge, returned
yesterday from Coleman county, where
she has been teaching.
Conductor Lee Murphy and Engi.
neer Joe Garner of Mart are handling
the !. a. g. N. College special.
Read about Wilson a. Derdens Lace
and Embroidery Slaughter Sale In
their ad., bottom OF this page d3t
DIR. and Mrs II. T. Coulter and III.
tie daughter, Helen, of Rockdale. are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Coulter,
Mrs ID. c. Glddings, Miss Carolyn
Glddings, and Miss Llnde Lindeman,
of Brennan. are among the com.
mencement yisltors.
Hot weather Is here. We have
plenty of fans and umbrellas cheap.
1853 WI. Coulter.
Hon. Chas. Rogan, an A. q NJ. alum.
nus. and formerly state land commits.
sioner, is attending the A. 4 NJ. com.
mencement
Thursday and Friday will be our
busy days at Wilson a Derden's
Slaughter Sale Of Embroiderles and
Laces. See their ad. at bottom OF this
page, dSt
DO you want to enjoy the drill this
afternoon? Take along some of Nun.
nally's fine candy, New shipment Just
In. Howell a Newton.