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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
NEW ARMY RIFLE GOOD
More Accurate and Rapid Than krag-
 Jorgenscn, Says Report.

Washington Dec. 6.-That the new magazine rifle just placed in the hands of tho entire army of the Unit cd States and the militia of tho varl- ous states is a success Is set forth by General William Crozier chief of ord nance, war department, in his annual report to the secretary of war, made public to-day This rifle has proved to be more powerful, accurate and rapid" he says, that the rife of tho kraE- -Jorgenson type, which 1t TO- placed" AI
 The problem of avoiding the erosion of cannons and smaller arms, by the new ammunition is still unsolved, al- though General Cro2ler believes that experiments now In progress may throw much light on the subject.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
2,000 Workingmen, Including Full Membership of Twenty four Unions, at Meeting
 in Philadelphia.
MARKS EPOCH IN HISTORY
Nicc-President of Federation of Labor, Presiding, Says Years Work by Church Has Been Rev
 olutionary.

Philadelphia Dec. 6.-Meetings for workingmen, students and young men of the various social organizations in the churches were held here today un- der the auspices of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, The workingmcn's meeting, in the by- rio theater, was probably the most noteworthy of Its kind ever held in the country and the largest in the history of the city. More than 2,0O0 men, most of them members of trade organ izations and including the full mem hershp of 2i unions, attended the meeting. which was presided over by Dennis Hayes. fifth vice. president of the American Federation of Labor
 Mir Hayes spoke to his fellow work men ou "The Church and Home Indus try" on which subject strongly word ed resolution was adopted by the coun- ell at it's session on Friday. The speak or said that the meeting was the great est of its kind he had ever attended and expressed the opinion that If mark cd an epoch in the history of the church and organized labor The reso- luton on labor adopted by the council the speaker said, was such as to make him almost conclude 1t emanated from some labor committee.
 Had laboring men been told year ago that such a resolution had been adopted by committee of ministers the speaker said he doubted whether they would have believed it. He con cluded by saving that he was glad the church was waking up to inc needs of lsboring men, and that they in turn should show their appreciation by heed ing the church influence in their labor. ing organizations, He added that the majority of trades unlonists were chrch members.
 Rev Charles Stelzle, superintendent Of tho department of church and lahor or the Presbyterian church, and Rish. op F. R. Hendrix the newly elected president of the council, were the principal speakers. Rev Mr, Stelalt said that the laboring man cannot ask the church to commit itself to tho va. IlnuH NldON .lol DIS fpslielnRHi 0erHOse these plans are only steps In the prog ress toward industrial democracy. II Is not the duty of the church, he said to adopt an economic system but tc urlift the ipdividual, because therr must he tho ideal man before there car be the ideal system The adoption o the resolution on labor by the fedora
 
 church had suddenly been converted tc tho cause of labor but meant rathe that it was the first time that th, church as q hody had had opportunity tn exnress itself on these mattera
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
MASQUERADES AS WOMAN
Vaudeville Actor Loses Wager When
 He Is Found Ont by Police,

Council Bluffs, la, Dec. rranl Watson masqucrading under t1c name of Elsie Day, was arrested to-day after alisating from d Chicago and North western train, charged with masquer- adins in women's clothing Watson says he is a resident of Elmra, N. Yu and that he Is a female mperSonato. in New York vaudeville llc said hc was trayelng from New York to Den. yer on wager that he could make the trip as woman without detection. He was released on $lOO casa bond to appear for hearing on December Is and proceeded west.
 Watson had the outward appear ance of a dashinc young woman Ilc carried handbag equipped with lace handkcrchiefs, powder puff etc., and had womanlsh voice and gestures He is twenty years old.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
P0RTLAMD's BIG LOSS
S1,7a2.4S9 Fires in 1908 Greater Than
 in Previous Ten Years,

Portland Meo Dec 6-'Iho present year has been a disastrous one by rca- son of the fires in this city There have been four big fires with an as gregate loss to date, as shown by the records compiled by the local insurance offices, of $l242, ,iS9 exclusive of the losses at the Grand Trunk pier fire last Friday morning, which were estimated at approximately S50O,O0o This exceeds the total losses in Portland for the 10 years ending January l. 1908, by $34,- GOO,
 The insurance losses for the decade previous to this year amounted to $l,- EOS, i1S, of which Sl,Oi1 ,996 was on what would be termed contents. The premi. um income on Portland business aver ages S275,00O a year. which would give ratio for the rcriod of over 62 per cent, This years losses, not including the Grand Trunk fire, increased tho loss ratio to oyer 96 per cent
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
PROMOTER IN TROUBLE
William C. Meyer Charged With Sell
 ing Option on Worthless Mine.

New York. Doc s William q Mey- CT. said to he promoter of diamond mines in Brazil, who was arrested on Saturday on 2 warrant charging him with tho larceny of sl,000 when ar raigned before a magistrate today, was parolcd in his own custody for exam nation tomorrow. The complainant against Never was Albert c. Ross, of Montreal, Canada but today when the complaint was called Ross failed to ap- pear and the hearing went over. Ross in his complaint charged Meyer with having induced him to part with sl0o0 for an option on q diamond mine in Brazil which Meyer declared was worth S5O.ooo but which Ross alleges he found was practically valueess.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
NEW FOOTBALL CAPTAINS

Troy. x. r., Dee. 6.--,Iohn lnglis, quarterback of this years Renssaacr Polytechnic institute eleven, has been elected captain for 1909 Iuglis is q Trojan.
 Ann Arhor Mich, Dec. 6,--Ilalf- back David Allordicc of Indianapolis to-day was elected captain of the Uni versity of Michigan football eleven for next year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07

A. H. Kirkland superintendent of the gypsy moth campaign i'm Massachusetts, has determined by observation that the young of the gypsy moth are not able to feed on inc pine for the first three weeks after matching. lt follows, therefore. that plantations of white pine may be made without fear of the de- predattons of these Insects, provided all undergrowth and contiguous deciduous trees. etc.. are cut away, AS any cater- plDais batched within territory thus protected would starvs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
RED CROSS ENDOWMENT
Effort Made Under Taft's Regime to
 Raise It to $500. .0OO.

Washington, Dec, 6, The fourth an nual meeting of the American National Red Cross will be hold here next Tues day and President elect William H. Taft will he reelected to tho presidency Of the society, which he has held since February, 1905
 Important innovations are to be con- sidered in the organization of the per sonnel of the Red Cross It VIII he proposed that the society shal enlist tho services of well organized charita- ble institutions in order to have them act when necessary a agents under the control of the Red Cross managers.
 Earnest efforts will hn made to in crease tho endowment fund of tho so- ciety from s52OOo to al least s5ooooo.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
TOO MANY COOKS
Joipt Director of Paris Opera House
 Tired of His Job.

Paris, Dec 6 Andre Mcssaeor joint director of tho Paris opera house with M Broussan has sent his resignation to NJ, Douhcrguc, minister of public instruction. as q result of dissensions with his colleagues. It Is understood that NJ Messager has ex- pressed his willingness to undertake bnt he considers tho system of co-di- rectorship unsatisfactory, M Dou- merguo has not yet given his decision in tho matter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
PRESIDENT N0RTHR0P OUT
Head of Minnesota University for 25
 Years Resigns.

Minneapolis, Minn Dec 6, pr Cy- rus Northrop will retire from the prcsi- dcncy of the University of Minnesota at the close of the present college year His formal resignation will be pre- sented to the regents next Tuesday, When t becomes effective he will have completed a full quarter century at the head of the university.
 T have definitely made up my mind to retire" said pr. Northrop tonight "I have intended 10 retire al the end of my 2jth year of service, and that will come with the close of this college year"
 pr, Northrop ia seventy-four years old
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
HEAVY WEATHER HiLTs LINERS

New York, Dec, 6.----lioavy weath- CT at sea during the past week played havoc with the schedules of the weeks those due at this port on Saturday did not arrive untl to-day Wireless Tee ports from others of the west bound fleet of transatlantic liners show that they too have been held back by the storms in mId-ocean and will he delayed from several hours to a day OI moro in reaching here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
IS DERvIsHEs KILLED.

Rome, Dee. 6.---Dispatches receiv- ed here from the governor of Italian Somaliland state that the dervshes made a furious attack on the village of Buffalo. The garrison, however, had been advised in advance and was fully prepared The dervshes were beaten off and forty-eight of them were killed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
CArrLE QUARANTINE RELANEn.

ottawa, ont, Dec, 6 There Is 10 be minor relaxation of the Canadian cattle quarantine for the benefit of tramp shipping on the Atlantic coast. The regulation will ho so relaxed that steamer from port in a state which Is got in quarantine. such as Boston, if it leaves that port without cattle, car call at Portland and take a general cargo and then go to St. John or Hali- fax for cattle
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
UNDER THE PYRENEES
N ork on Tunnel Joining France and
 Spain Opened With Mass.

canfranc Spain Dec. 6.-The minister of public works on'clatod to-day at the ceremonies in connection with the building Of the trans-Pyreneon tunnel This tunnel is part of the railroad system across the Pyrenees for the building of which the French and Spanish governments signed conyen- ton last year, M simNan, under sec retary of posts and teleErarhs, to-day represented the French government The archbishop of sargossa celobratc ted mass at the mouth of the tunnel,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
FOUR SKATERS DROWN.

Janesyilc, Wis.,, Dec G. Earl Coop CT, Harvey Richardson. Violet Bliyens and Fannie Blivins broke through the ice to-day while skating on Lake Koshlonong and all were drowned. Mabel Brown who was one of the skating party, was rescued, but 1t is feared that she may die of exposure,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
MINE DEATH TOLL l5t.

Pittsburg. Dee, 6 Reports tonight from the Marlanna mine of tho Pitts burg Buaffo Coal company, where terrific explosion happened November 2S, bring the death list np to l5I Four bodies according to the report, were brought to the surface to-day. while debris and will be brought out as soon as they can he eXtriCated
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
RAIN IN FLOOD DISTRICTS.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec GA continued rainfall which started last midnight has renewed apprehension here and it Is not improbable, should it continue, that considcra hle additional property loss may occur notwithstanding the rapid secession of tho Arkansas river, which at nightfall had fallen a foot
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
DROWN SHOOTING RAPIDS
Canoe on Potomac River Capsizcs on
 Submerged Rock.

Washington, Doc. 6,-Joscph Fl. Painter, aged SO botanist in the Ma tional museum and his companion, Robert Wallace, aged is, were drown cd today while trying to shoot the rap- ids at Stubbleheld Falls in the PotO- mac river, about ten miles north of the city The bodies have not been recov- cred,
 The younger men were on fishing trip in g small canoe, which overturn- cd in midstrcsm with them m striking q rock Both were residents of this city
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
MIR, FNHY OFF FOR WASHINGTON

Walter J. Fahy, of this city, for merly night manager of the Associat- cd Press here, and now one of inc heads of the Capitol News Bureau in Washington and also Washington correspondent of the Journal Courier. left last evening for the national cap- ital after 2 rcw days vacation spent with his folks here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
KILLED BY MoTHER.rN.L,w.

ElkIns, W. Na., Dec. 6.----Mrs, Betsy Coborly is in the jail at Beverly, charged with the murder of her son last night The shooting followed a quarrel between White and his wife, Mrs. White had left her husband and gone to her mothers home The hus- band sought her there.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
STRIkE FRS KILL POLICE,

Iaique, Chic, Dec. 6.--A strike has occurred m the CollahGaso mines near this city Police who were sent out to restore order were compelled to retire to their barracks, several of them be- ihS killed or wounded, Troops have been dispatched to their relief
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
RUSSIA RORRows sa2s. .ooo. .ooo,

St. Petersburg, Dec 6 The budget committee of tho duma has adopted the bill authorizing an external loan of s225, 100000 Tho president of the com- mlttee announces that tho government has consented to public discussion of the bill in the duma
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
]. r. MORGAN RINS RIRLL

London Dcc. G,--It is learned that !. r. Morgan was tho purchaser of the King Charles ]. copy of the Cambridge Bible. which was sold on Thursday last al the dispersal sale of the library of Lord Amherst of Hackney, The price paid was 5000
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
CELEBRATING VENEZUELA.

Rotterdam, Holland, Dec 6.~-The Nieuwc Rotterdamsch tourant under stands that the naval demonstration off Venezuela is intended for tho pur. pose of scduostratng Venezuelan gum boats and scout vessels and to pre- vent the transport of Venezuelan troops and contraband trade with Cur draO.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-07
DROWN AS ICE BREAKS
Four Children Victims of First-of-
 Season Freezing.

Boston, Dec 6--Playing on thin ice cost the lives of three children in this vicinity to-day Two young girls Ethel, aged ii, daughter of Charles Anderson, and Martha, aged 10, daughter of John A. Anderson were drowned in a pond near their home in North Easton,
 In Mcthuen George Slack, jr" aged n, lost his life in trying to save his younger brother Arthur, from the water of Mystic pond. Arthur was pulled out alive bs John May who heard the outcries of the boys
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
INAUGURATION PLANS
MADE BY SYLVESTER
Superintendent of Police Asks
$4,000 to Handle Crowds
Next March.
Next March

In anticipation Of the large crowds
that will visit Washington during the
inauguration period. Major Sylvester, n
a communication 10 the Commissioners
today, recommended that Congress pro-
vide by joint resolution, an appropria-
ton OF 81, 600, or as much thereof as
may be necessary. for the preservation
OF public order and the protection Of life
and property IN the District from Feb
ruary e to March 10, inclusive
1t is recommended also that the Com
missioners be authorized 90 make all
reasonable regulations for the preser-
walton of order. including the fixing OF
fares Of public vehicles, and the opera
ton of such vehicles during that period
The penalty provided for a violation
OF any of the special regulations is a
fine not TO exceed 500 or Imprisonment
in the District jail for not longer than
sixty days.
The major recommends also that s.. 000,
or as much as may be necessary be ex-
pended by the Commissioners for the
construction of temporary public com
fort stations and information booths.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
IypiheS Battle That Whole
World Is Waging Against
Dread Disease.
VISITORS THRONG
NATIONAL MUSEUM
All Available Space Filled With
Preventives Of and Remedies
for the White Plague.
TODAY'S PROGRAM.

? p. m.-Stereopticon and motion
picture demonstration, DR.. Bertil
Buhre, secretary Swedish National
Anti Tuberculosis Association.
3 p. m.-Demonstration New York
State exhibit, DR.. 81. D. Pease, of
Albany.
4 o. INSTRUMENTATION Rhode
Island exhibit, A. C. Svarts, Provi-
dence.
4 D. m.-Llustrated demonstration
tuberculosis campaign in Sweden,
Dr.. Bertil Buhre.
5 D. MISREPRESENTATION of Wis
consin exhibit, Prof. W. G.. Frost,
Madison
D. INSTRUMENTATION Massa-
chusetts exhibit, A. G. Hunt, Bos-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
Comptroller Tells Class to
Learn Difference Between
Insolvency and Impairment.
ADDING MACHINES
MUST BE WATCHED
Treasury Official Says That Even
Mechanical Device May Be
Fixed" to Aid Thievery.

The national bank examiners, who
were so severely scored yesterday by
Comptroller Of the Currency Murray,
showed signs of agitation today, when
they assembled at the Treasury Depart
ment for their second days lesson on
how best to detect bank irregularities.
The stern but smooth features Of the
Comptroller were in strong contrast to
the furrowed brows before him His
demand that they should do better work
or resign had made an unpleasant but
deep and salutary impression upon them.
The Comptroller today laid particular
stress upon what constitutes bank IN
soIvency. He declared that many ex-
aminers confused impairment OF cap
ital with insolvency. and that this lack
Of knowledge frequently made II neces-
sary for the Office to require q fun
statement Of the banks condition be-
fore acting upon the suggestion Of the
examiner.
a bank Is not insoIvent," said the
Comptroller. until its entire capital,
surplus. and undivided profits are aD-
sorbed by losses, and its remaining as
sets are insufficient 10 cover its lRbil
ties to depositors and other creditors.
exclusive Of capital stock"
In pointing out the pitfalls construct
81 lot examiners, MI. MURRAY cautioned
them 20 beware Of frauds when they
were compelled TO use any part or the
clerical force OF a bank TO assist in an
examination
Adding Machines FIXED"
Murray further told them THAI the
unsuspecting adding machine should be
carefully inspected. as instances had
come to his attention wherein the ma
chimes had been adroitly manipulated
TO cover shortages.
The examiners were soon left to
themselves, Comptroller Murray feel
ing that inasmuch as the way had been
paved and the specific line Of inquiry
marked. the examiners could work TO
better advantage in the preparation OF
the report to be made to him II left to
themselves.
The examiners may be IN private ses-
sion a week. The Comptroller Is deter
mined TO correct existing evils in the
examination of banks. He does not
conceal his satisfaction over the earn
taken up the work assigned them.
DefeIs Invitations.
The Comptroller will defer his invita-
ton to clearing house associations, TO
send representatives here, until he has
the present work out OF the va = He
feels that with the report OF the East
ern bank examiners in his possession
upon the best methods Of detecting
irregularities in national banks, ne will
be better equipped 10 confer with the
clearing house men
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
EXAMINE NAVY OFFICERS.

Capt. Edwin K. Moore, commandant
Of the Portsmouth navy yard; Capt.
John A. Rodgers. coInmandant Of the
Puget Sound navy yard: Capt. James ID.
Adams, captain New York navy yard !:
Capt. Gottfried BloclClinger. and Capt.
w. p Potter. commander Of the Yer
mont, are today taking the examination
to their promotion TO the
grade Of rear admiral If successful,
these men will i'll existing vacancies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
LEAPS INTO CREEK.

SOUTH NoRWALK. Conn, Sept. q
Caught upon trolley trestle leading
to ROTOR Point. and terrified by the
clanging Of the motorman's bell behind
her Mrs Mary Camp Jumped This
morning from the bridge into the mud
and water OF Farms Creek, thirty feet
below.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
Ell. McMICHAELDIEs

sudden death of Eugene H McAIichaeI
at Hot Springs, ARK, on Sunday Mr..
NcMichaei was deputy marshal OF the
District and was previously employed
for seven years in the Department of
Justice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
DENIES HE IS FISHER

MOBILE. Ala. sept. zZ-Requfsftfon
papers have been asked IN the case
OF c B. Fisher. who escaped from ths
prison at Jacksonville. Fla. where IA
was serving a life sentence for the
murder OF his wife and mother-in-iaV-.
Fisher denies he is the man and refuses
10 90 back voluntarily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
BANK RESOURCES GROW.

ALBANY. Sept. "a decrease Of
more than $500. 900 in total deposits and
an Increase OF more than si6.OO0.OO0 in
resources OF State banks from June Il
10 August 81. are shown in a statement
given out by Superintendent Clark Will
liams, OF the State banking department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
ARTIST HOwARTH DIES.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 22.-Frank
NJ. Howarth, a widely known cartoon
list, died early this morning at his
home. 30S High street. Germantown, a
suburb OF this city, after suffering two
weeks from pneumonia. He was forty
four wears old
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SUFFERN TALLER BETTER.

NEW LONDON. Conn. Sept. 22-r.
Suffern Taller. society man. who was
seized here with blood poisoning some
DAYS ago, while on an automobile trip
with friends, left today for New York.
accompanied by DR.. II. NJ. Lee, a local
surgeon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
COLONEL NEwBoLD BURIED.

The funeral Of Col Charles Newbo!d,
Z. g A, who died aboard a train We'd
nesday while en- route 70 Colorado
Springs. Col. from Ca-lifC mia, was held
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock, from the
Washington residence or his son-in-law.
Frank b Noyes, lZ39 Vermont avenue
northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SOC Table DamaSk

Another lot Of that splendid quality
Mercerized Austrian Table Damask
on sale tomorrow at S9c a yard, 81
inches wide, with rich satin luster
that washing cannot affect.
Choice Of several handsome a.
patterns. Regular sec value Qk
dl..-...s-.-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
Combination Offer
Total Value 62c-39c

Special Combination Oher from the
Toilet Goods Department, consist
ing Of the following articles
All BrtStle Hair Brush, worth sc
Dnbreakable Dressing Comb,
worth ----.----.---.-.-.---. ia
Atl-BrlsJle Tooth Brush, worth 1Oc
Al-b-lstle Hand Scrub. worth 12c
Package Ct Prepared Chalk and
OrriS Root. WOrUh.............-.. &c
Total value. Sc
Sale price, SEC.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
SOC Lining Satin

All pure silk Lining Satin. rich
oeeP lusTOus quality. in black.
white, cream, tan and leading col
f 4Ts; ~ Ney = SO, sold for less OOr
dining Dept.).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
Csc Bamboo Stands

Choice OF three styles Of Jardinere
and Foot Stools; made Of heavy jap
aneSe Bamboo: covered with fine
grade rice straw. Sold reg nn
Ularly for Sc. Sale Ok
price ----..-.---.--.......... - -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-22
Csc Cushions

SO large size 22x22 and 24x24 inches
Sofa Cushions; filed with silk floss.
covered with white cambria 90.
Regular prices SEC and Sc OE
each. Sale price. =
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ChiIdren's SOC Sweaters

Children's Knit Sweaters. in white.
red. and gray, sizes up 10 mr.
S years Sold regularly for NUN
SOC. Sale price.................. - =