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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-16
Commerce Commission
Finds Eleven Specifica-
tons Against Harri-
man Road.
Imprisonment Penalty
May Be Used in Cali
fornia for First Time.
FRANKLIN K. LANE,

Another bomb was exploded by the
Federal Government here yesterday
afternoon. in the aggressive legal war
fare waged against the Hartman rail-
road interests by the announcement
that criminal action will shortly be be
gun in California and other States
against the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company for the granting Of rebates,
which it is understood may reach d
half million dollars.
Coincident with this sensational move
comes the information that the Fedora
Gov ernments recent investigation mas
stirred the California State Railroad
Commission into activity, and that the
commission. acting under direction Of
the attorney general of Califorria, has
begun an inquiry for the express pur-
pose OF Furnishing the Southern Pacific
for additional rebate Oflenses which the
Interstate Commerce Commission has
discovered, but which 1t cannot reach
because they were granted wholly with
in the State. and did not apply to in
terstate traffic. It is unoffcially esti-
mated that the amounts involved in
these alleged offenses may exceed an
other half million.
ORDERS PROSECUTIONS.
The Interstate Commerce Commission.
in the report Of its investigations, made
public by Commissioner Lane. who di-
rected the inquiry, in summing M
eleven startling conclusions OF Illegal
offenses, says:
The justification offered by the Of
ficials and representatives Of the South
ern Pacific Company for the practices
revealed was that in general they were
made necessary TO secure traffic which
shippers would move otherwise were
such rebates not granted. In view Of
the foregoing, it is directed that a copy
of the transcript of the testimony in
this matter be forwarded to the district
attorneys of the United States for the
several judicial districts wherein Of
lenses against the act 10 regulate com
merce were committed, as SHOWN by
this record. and that such officials be
requested TO institute sucn prosecutions
under the law as may be warranted.
Rebates Paid On State Haul.
What The Southern Pacific road did
was to pay heavy rebates on the freight
hauled within the State of California,
to induce shippers TO route their bust
ness both in and out Of the State over
that system.
Intrastate shipments not being sub
iect to the interstate commerce law.
and the road apparently having no fear
| Of prosccutic. under the anti-rebate
/ law of California, the road was enabled
| to pay handsome relates to favored
| shippers.
/ Dried fruits. for instance. would be
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HIS WIFE INSANE.
new HARTJE PLEA
Woman Will Bring Conspir-
acy Charge Against Pitts
burg Man Monday.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. l5.-August
Hartje. the millionaire paper manufac-
turer, VIII enGcavor 10 prove that his
wife, Mrs. Mary Scott IIartJe. is insane
IN answer TO the conspiracy charges
which her counsel VIII bring against
him next Monday. 1t was stated yester-
day that Hartje's counsel Intends 10
put the negro ex-coachman. Clifford
Hooe. on the stand and attempt TO prove
that his story alleging intimacy with
Mrs Hartje is true, and that Mrs.
Hartje is in reality irresponsible be-
cause of insanity. Hooe viii be brought
for the trial from the Western Penl-
Tertiary. where he is serving a six-year
sentence for perjury, having confessed
that his original statement was false.
Skaters Floral Designs Create Favor
able comment reasonable prices. Il &
aHv
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TAFT DECLARES
LABOR SHOULD
PROTECT SELF
Workmen Have Same
Right to Organize as
Capital But Must
Play Fair.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 15.-Secre-
tary William II. Taft made his first
political speech in Connecticut at Fort
Guard Hall this afternoon and the larg-
est auditorium in the city was packed
to the doors with enthusiastic auditors.
The Secretary reached the city at >
O'Clock and was greeted at the station
by 4 large crowd. He was escorted to
the hall in a pouring rain, but despite
the weather there were many unable
to get in the hall to see MN.
Mayor Penney presided over the meet
ing. members of the ward committees
of the Republican party and many in
vited guests being on the platform. The
Secretary explained that he had visited
Hartford primarily to attend the Yale
dinner and had been asked to make a
public address. which he was glad he
was able to do.
Talks on Labor Question.
Mr. Taft presented the policy of the
Mckinley and Roosevelt administra-
tions. together with some Of the more
recent issues. He indorsed all the i'm
portant issues of these administrations.
including that of expansion, On which
subject he spoke at length. The re-
lations OF capital and labor were also
dwe1t upon, and the speaker stated
that if capital finds it desirable 10 or
ganize for the protection OF its interest.
labor has equal rights TO do the same.
But It should also be remembered that
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Go to Florida and Carolina Resorts

Via seaboard Air Line. Three daily
trains. elegantly equipped with Pullmans
and dining cars. Office. I42l Pa ave-
ADV.
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Explosion of the Maine
Described at Memorial
In SIgSbee'S Own Woods
Services Held on Tenth
Anniversary of Dread
full Disaster.
Clara Barton Speaks, and
Pictures Suffering of
the Victims.

Rear Admiral Slgsbee, who command
ed the Inflated battleship Maine when
25S sleeping sailors were blown into
eternity, was the principal speaker last
night at the first public memorial eXer-
cises ever held for the victims of the
disaster. These memorial services, held
ten years after the shocking tragedy,
attracted a capacity audience to Metro
politan NJ. +. Church.
Even more rC-.arkable than the
graphic and dram tic portrayal Of the
disaster by the man who was there,
was the brief address Of Miss Clara
Barton, American mother of the Red
Cross. who moved the vast audience
to tears Miss Barton. although in her
eighty seventh year, spoke Interestingly
and clearly as she painted one of the
most dreadful pictures imaginable.
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Signal Message.

Each day 1 sent a message to Gen
eral Lee and received a reply. I would
ask him how was the weather on tile
south side of Cuba, and he would re-
ply, I don't know l asked him about
the price OF fans. and he would tell HE.
We arranged so that when he sent a
message with the words two dollars
in il l should hasten to Havana harbor.
During the latter part of January I re-
ceiyed a message with those words in
it, and set sail Immediately.
Sending the Maine there was against
the wishes Of the Spaniards and they
resented it. They sent a pilot out to
meet US, hut I soon saw that they want
cd no social reciprocity and was on
my guard. Every courtesy was extend
ed both Cubans and Spaniards aboard
the Maine. I entertained more than 300
curing our stay in the harbor- None OF
my men were permitted TO go ashore
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Maine in Reserve.

"Our Government hesitated to send
warships 10 Havana because it might
precipitate hostilities. The Maine had
been in reserve and was in Key West
harbor for many weeks. 1 was in con-
slant communication with General Lee
in Cuba. and maintained a daily tCle-
graphic correspondence with him, for
we wanted TO keep the wires open be-
cause we knew not what to expect next.
American citizens in Havana were
alarmed. Riots were frequent and our
people interests were in jeopardy There
had not been an American warship In
Havana Larbor for three years. and
our Government did not wish to send
enc there unless urgent need demand
cd It.
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Other Striking Addresses.

Judge De Lacy. Of the Juvenile Court;
Col John McElrcy, Of the C. A. r.;
Major J. Mcdowell Darlington, Of the
Confederate Veterans; Col. John S.
Walker, Chaplain c. c. Pierce. L. s. A,
and others made stirring addresses, in
which deep tribute was paid the I'M
fortunate men whose lives were hicked
out in Havana harbor at $40 o'clock
February 10. 1893
An appropriate musical program was
given by the band from the United
States Corps Of Engineers, led by Prof
Hamper Solos were sung by Miss Mae
Rogers. who rendered Her Lover Who
Sailed On the Maine" and Mrs. Blanch
Muir DalEleish. who sang "On to Vic
tory. Noble Sons Assembly and
Taps" were sounded by Bugler Samuel
Nolan, OF the United States Marine
| Corps, and Gen. Andrew 5. Burt, who
presided at the successful celebration
paid him a compliment by saying q
have not heard the calls blown Ike
that for forty years"
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Admiral Sigsbee Presented.

General Burt then arose to introduce
Admiral SigSbee-
The survivor of the Maine explosion
was compelled to wait fully FIVE min
utes for the applause to sUbside.
Admiral Sigsbee told the whole story
of the wrecking OF the Maine, from
the time the vessel left Key West until
he left the warped blOod-soaked. and
mine-ridden deck Of the vessel
1.-THE loss of the Maine said Admiral
Sigsbee, was a fearful disaster. I have
committed myself on the explosion but
twice preceding this occasion, but to
night I want you to hear my personal
narrative Of the tragedy which claimed
25S Of our bravest men. Ten years ago
the Maine was lost. 1t is ten years al
most to the very time, but I remember
il as If il was but a day.
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W. R. C. Marches to Seats.

After Invocation had been pronounced
By Father Eueene Hannah, the Wom-
ans Relief Corps. headed by Mrs. Isa-
bell Wcrreu BaH, marched INFO the
church. arrayed in white uniforms and
bearing silk American flags The mem
bcTs repeated the pledge Of allegiance
TO the flag and took seats near the
roSUrum,
Capt. J. Walter Mitchell who with
General Burt, arranged the program,
read a letter from the President, in
which the latter expressed regret at
his inability to attend the commemora-
ton services.
Colonel Walker moved the audience
10 applause by remarking: This is a
n2tioa OF peace, but God help the ma
ton that disoounss its patriotism" He
congratulated the Spanish War Vet
| Grams for duty we'll and faithfully
/ performed"
ChOpins funeral march was effective
! ly rendered by the Engineer Band.
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Talks on Labor Question.

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Rebates Paid On State Haul.

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The Washington herald., 1908-08-12
DIR. KOCH WILL VISIT CAPITAL
DiscovereT Of TubeFcle Bacillus to
Attend the Congress.
Secretary Fulton Announced Tes.
Come TO Washington.

Dr.. John :. Fulton, secretary general Of
the international Congress Of Tubercu-
losis. which meets IN Washington from
September II 90 October L. yesterday an
nogEce5 that u'r. Robert Koch. the dis
tiaguished German scientist. the discov-
ercr of t-oercIe bacillus. and the cholera
germ. slu attend the congress as an Of
ncial representative Of the German gov
srnnent
Or. Fulton has received notification Of
Dr. kochs appointment and acceptance
from Berlin
Dr. Koch IS AZ present IN Japan. and
about year ago went 10 Uganda under
the auspices OF the German government
70 70 make a special study Of the African
disease. known a. the sleeping sickness 90
On his return 10 Germany. in recognition
OF his services 20 humanity. the Germany
Emperor conferred on him the title OF
excellence. a utIe which admits the
holder 20 the rrivy council OF the empire
Dr. Fulton SAYS there VIII be thirty
i've members In the German offiCiaI dele
cation 20 the congress. The leaders Of
the delegation VIII be Dr. Koch. Dr Mar
iii hirchuer. medical adviser ard coun-
ciilor In the Rrussian ministry Of sduca-
ton. and Dr- Wilhelm Oliver Won Leube.
professor in the Royal University OF
WurtsburE. Bavaria
The Norwegian government has ap-
pointed as lis delegate Francis G. Har-
bitz. professor in the Royal University
al Christ5sna.
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ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

The following decision, ef -dc SECRETARY u War
a-r Iaa-=--a- Co the amy .l- the information
and -gidlucs g al c5uc-uei-
L IE--e months rav urol rc-crlis-meut-A rrira.e.
musician. -r trsnpe-er who. vhl,e se-r1u- N
his -rsr cnlis-mrut. Is DISCHARGED for the c7a-
ven1e1ce 0f the -overuueu- after having serr-s
nl-z rfEC rsr an enlistment IS mon p
enlistment within .irse months f-dr. date of dis
c5-r-e entitled 90 ne three uaurcs- rav z5.-rr--
led IN the acc e Congress spp1sved Nav Il
lse- providsi that such rc-enIistrnear vas entered
uDo- on O after the date cf the ap1-oya; If
}lr s--
= Tie owning q private n1ouuts hy field -fs-rrs-
Inc question Of rle necessity u a deld offers
oNnlEs private rra1nt VII BE- Determined
uLGer The provisions q paragraph u04 Amy
sey-lstl1-s. 1875 h- the proper deusr-u,orf
c1llralde- IN conformity with the uecrssitics ~
tlc pablo ServIcc.
D. Al enlisted man r-aTeufcd as result 7f his -vr
E----llsc-c- trrm tsSing the course n -iae er---
i~ HIt tu-l-i-I 70 h-l4-Cvcr clasSiaca-iou--It +,
~ tle intention 90 lard--aph I365 Army Ron
-sti.fs- l-lo --1r d loll1vcr classification sLsu
o ---I-.- 20 20 soldier who're the exigeu-ias n
the sr.c- -El- I1eveurci MS taking the rr1-.e
ln l-rf 1r,E~ 7Crg luc -0 his cvu miscordu--
d. me io'H1I--I l-1.i ltclrs of the Coast ArffI-
lcry icrIs are relieved from assignment 70 ~.
c111T5-ia- Indicated after Their rrs=ecrfre rl,rrs
a1a ars D-scCd gu Jae unassigned list
tirst Lieut. QUINN GRAY. from the Tvsr+,-
third Ccmrai.y
Frst Lic1'- THOMAS " sPAULDING. from III.
Fi-u-df;h CCmrar~. -
First Licut- ADELNU GIBSON. from the sev-D-
tiefl CgulTaIir.
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GAY SCENE AT CHURCH FETE.
Holy Name society Conducts a Sue
ccssfuI Entertainments.

Resplendent with bunting and japanese
lanterns. the lawn adjoining the Church
Of the Holy Comforter presented CAV
scene last night on the occasion OF
the weekly fete given for the benefit OF
the church The affair was under the
auspices Of the Holy Name Society. and
was wen attended. repres= natives Of that
association from other churches being
present IN a body
In addition 20 the usual refreshments
md attractions that are always a feature
Of celebrations Of this kind. paddle
stand was in fun operation. and many Of
the visitors left the grounds with prizes
Rev. Clarence Wheeler. pastor Of the
Church Of the Holy Comforter. was pres
ent. and was sgreeabIy surprised when
number his former Qarishioners from
Baltimore visited the fete
These festivals which have been held
once a week by various societies con-
nected with the parish, viii end on Tues
day evening next
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EVANS RETIREMENT SOON.
Rear Admiral Ranks Next to Ad-
miral Dewey.

Rear,Admiral Robley n. Evans. former
commander-in-chief Of the Atlantic bat
tle-snip fleet. VIII be placed on the re
tired list on August IS. Orders directing
this action were issued yesterday BY Rear
Admiral John E Pilisbury. chief Of the
Bureau Of Navigation and Acting secre-
tary Of the Navy
admiral Evans is the senior. rear a5ri-
ral. and ranks next 70 Admiral Dewey.
He entered the service on September %
lsoo, and reached the grade Of rear adni-
raj in February 1901. Admiral Evans
commanded the Atlantic battle-shin feet
for several years. and took II around
South America from Hampton Roads "a
san Francisco He was relieved from
command Of the feet OF Nav S and as
signed TO duty in connection with the
general board Of the navy.
His retirement VIII make Rear Admiral
CaSpar F Goodrich. commandant Of the
New York Navy Yard. senior rear sdni-
ral o. the navy. Admiral Evans IS re-
cupeTat-Dg from an attack of fnfamma-
tory rheumatism at Lake Mohonk, y. Y.
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Virginin Lnmber Mnn nend

s7e-al q he Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va. Aug u--Stricken with
apoFlexy while at his desk last night.
John ". Mobly. vice president Of the
Central Manufacturing Company. died ii
two hours He was forty-four years old
and leaves family He was one Of the
best known lumber men in the State.
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committee; F z Mann. committee on
music. and Carl EgoIf. refreshment com
ulittee
The next meeting Of the committee VIII
be held Tuesday night at Besslers Hotel.
in Pennsylvania avenue, near Ninth street
northwest
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Navy Orders.

Na5- GOLDEN IT, RUGGLES Ordnance D,ra-.
nlent- Is detailed professor Of orinanee ,r5
s--cute ct sualrI at the 4 nited state 1Iilita-y
Academy 20 take elect uuc1 his arrival sf W.
POINT y Y. relieving Lieut. Col FDWARD
I. . HERN I-1Ttain. Ordnance Denarrmeut- ~
that dury- MAJ EJGGLES Is relieved fro-, 5,,-v
az tie NateTrCun Arsenal. Watertoyn NIsss -
take effect August Is 1865 and wiz then, rroree5
% Nes- Point. y. Y foT duty
Jncer The TrCEIscus 1f section ; Of an act of Co..
GEES approved Arrl 3 1865 a board Of rs,irvr
% c.->isf g Col NALERT HAVARD Nedi.,r
CarIs MAJ GUY L EDIE Medical Corr-.
C4Fl WALTER D. WEBB Medical 1crrS. Il
APPOINTED 20 NEE. ir this CITY al the csU % the
president Of the bCs-d. for The p,irpo~e e n
viewing the rfcCeeiiuc> and fndi-es of u5ed5-s1
exauiIusuS bosrds IN the cf medical cairr-s
vac have been found by slch toasds 70 Re d.
qlIallhsd fer promotion for reasons other than
physical disability contracted inthe line Il ,utv
Rear Adnaira: r d EVANS. TO be plscsd q, .bs
retired list Ct cficers OF The uavy oo Ar,r-1s- rs
isls in accordance with tie provisions Of sF-ir,
Ii4l q the Revised Statutes.
Licut- D. 5. MAHONY detached d1tv navy v,r5
Mare Island. cal. &c. % Washington as sepior
erviretr Cfscgr
Assistant Surgeon 4 r HAYWARD detacte5 s,tv
VIII Nar-re Dct7clmeut. Camr Elliott Is-hinig7
Gz-1i Zone. Pansns. sc. 70 the navy ,ecr,,itir-
syaiicu, Fitts1urs. Pa Travel authorized.
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PLANNING FOR EVENT
Germans to Have Big Day at
Benning Race Track.
ATHLETICS AND DANCING, TOO

United Societies of the District of
Columbia Have Arranged q Pro-
Speeches in Native Tongue that
VIII Draw Crowds September II.
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CATHOLIC DELEGATES BUSY.
Two OratOrIsI Treats at Conven
ffou in Boston

NIWU N IWNIfFWs
CatsoIr convention were afforded two or
atoriaI .reats today
Bishop Hendrick. Of the diocese OF
Cebu. Philippine Islands, gave a most IN
terestinE and graphic description of the
religious. social. and political complexion
Of affairs as they exist IN these far East
ern possessions.
The feature Of to-right's mass meeting
was the address OF Bishop McFaul. OF
Trenton y J.
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ily 20 church IN the government White.
in this way not only p1blicly displaying
his conversion 10 automobling but also
placing the seal OF his approval on the
growing custom Of going 20 church in a
car. concerning the propriety Of which
there has been some doubt in conservative
quarters
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Past week ne Travelled in the government
White steamer. There can be little doubt
that the President Is gradually coming 20
like the automobile almost as much as he
does horses-at least. he uses the one
qUte as much as the other Every Sun
day. for example. he rides with his fam
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When President Roosevelt pays a visit
airy situated within a few miles OF his
home II might be expected that he would
travel on horseback But as matter or
fact. when he went 70 inspect The sumner
camp Of Troop c. Al Huntington. L l..
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Getting ready TO move? Don't iuup
out OF the frying pan into the fire but
consult The Washington Heraid's cIasss-
fed columns and get q good place to live.
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To commemorate the Z5th anniversary
Of the landing OF German settlers. the
United German Societies Of the District
Of Columbia viii gather at Benning Race
Track. on Monday, September Il. and par
ucipate in a grand outing
Everything that viii make the affair a
success is being rapidly completed by the
joint committees in charge.
In addition 70 number Of varied
amusements. there will be addresses by
prominent speakers. and several speeches
will be given In German. The memory
Of the little band who irst planted the
flag Of the Fatherland on American soil
viii be duly extolled. and their vaIor will
be recounted in song and story.
All Societies Take Part.
The United German Societies comprise
the Germania Mannerchor. the Columbia
Turnverein- the AriOn Society. and several
others. and each member Of the various
bodies, are making an effort this year TO
eclipse in magnitude the celebrations OF
former years
There will be a baseball game. the con
testing teams 10 be announced later. Dr-
Hedfeld is busily engaged in arranging
for the horse races. TO be held during me
afternoon. following the automobile and
motorcycle races
Besides the country circus and barn
dance. there will be a tug-o--Var 10
amuse the onIookers and give all an idea
OF the sport that delights the natives OF
the old country. Although not Officially
announced. it is expected this event viii
be contested by the brewers and butch
ers
Dancing in the Paddock.
From the time the grounds open IL The
morning until late at night dancing viii
be III order in the paddock Several bands
have been engaged 10 furnish music for
the students Of terpsichore.
Following are the chairmen Of the sub
committees. who are at work in arranging
the details OF the celebration Carl z
GundIach. chairman OF the general com
mittee. Martin Wiegsnd. finance commit
tee Charles Gerner. committee On
grounds. u. Ruckdaeschel receptian
committee. 7. Schmidt. transportation
committee. William Stuehman. comfort
committee. P F Brandtstedt. amusement
committee, Gustsve Bender, programme
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HOuSeurniShing
Dept.

This department, which en-
braces ChInaware, Glassware.
Pure Foods, and General
HOusefurnishings, Is splendidly
prepared to supply any and all de-
mands made upon II by those oc-
CuPylng seaside OF country homes
and housekeepers and homemakers
generally.
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DiSiHfectantS and
Insect ExterminatOrS.

Platrs Chloride. bottls-...-... 39c
ACNE Chloride Of Lime. CAN. I0c
Dead stuck for bugs. bottle ICc
H & H" Carpet RenovaJOr. for clean
ing carpets and all kinds Of silks and
Woole1ss also fl- eliminating I
moths, bo-tle--------, ---.----.---.--.. 1Oc
Peterman.s Roach Food boz. 10c
Peteruan's Discovery, FOR bugs. can IOc
Household Ammonia for
b---i. az cleaning purposes 1Oc 1o 45c
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MI and Mrs Warren Fairbanks. son
and aughter-in-law Of the Vice Preside-;
and Mrs. Fairbanks. have gone 10 Nara
sansett Pier. where they have registered
az the Imperial Their stay is indefinite.
The military attache Of the japanese
Embassy. Mai X Ysnska. Is in the city
for few days. after delightful trip
to the summer resorts Of L5ng Island and
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Pineapple Eye RemOperS.
FIyR Ribbon.

Al colOTs.
I5c can, upward.
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TEe dinner dance al Bar Harb0r, given
by Mrs William Perkins Draper was a
distinct success Among the guests were
the Misses scott daughters of Owen
Scott The Danish Minister, Const7utfn
Brun, Baron HsyUerle, and Count Torok.
Of the Austro-H -Hunsarlan Embassy staI