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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
$4,000 TO PROTECT BETTING.

Investigation Of Sensational Charges
Begun in Louisiana Today.
Baton Rouge, June 1O.-Investigation
was begun today, Of the sensational
charges that fund Of $4,000 will be
spent in saving race track gambling in
Louisiana from adverse legislation sby
the assembly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
Red River Levee Breaks.

New Orleans, June 1O.-News
reached here today that the Red river
has broken thru the levee near West
dale, forty miles southeast of Shreve-
port, submerging $4,000 acres Of grow
ing crops and drowning much stock.
Couldn't Tell Which.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
STEAL CHILDREN TOO
1t is Feared That Whoever Looted
Rich Italians Home at HorneII, N.
", is Holding Boy and Girl for
Ransom

Horqlen, N. Y, June 10.-The home
of Antonio Gemiarrette, a well-to-do
Italian, was entered last night, and his
two children, boy years, and a girl
16 months old, together with $50 in
cash, silverware, and other valuables,
are missing. It is feared that the
children will be held for a ransom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
FIRES IN NEW ORLEANS
Over 500 People Homeless and Many
Business Houses Destroyed in Two
Fires - Loss More Than 100000.

New Orleans, June Hoover five
hundred people are homeless, one death
is recorded, and a property loss Of
5000, 900 has been brought about as the
result Of two fires which destroyed
several blocks of stores and residences
in different parts of New Orleans last
night and today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
T..R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS Of TODAY
Tho Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sun rises June II at 4:40; sets a,
1882.
Ie,wa-Partly cloudy and possibly
showers in the southwest tonight OF
Thursday.
Enthusiastically fair in the north
showers in the south tonight and pos
sibly Thursday; cooler in the extreme
south tonight; warmer in the north
Thursday.
South Dakota-F'air t. I and prob
s'.,. sely Thursday ''owf $ As 'smDsra-
Missouri-ProDar -owers tonight
and Thursday. :.
P. : ons.
TeIssraphie "
Taqs r,ughes W,ns n0' . psasgations. mlssaar,,
Brewers De-. re for Temperance.
o. H. P. Belmont Dead.
Flood Damage at Kansas City.
Wu Ting Fang Speaks.
Two Fires in New Orleans.
Steal Children Too.
Senator Kittredge Beaten.
Can't Beat Hull, Des Moines Says.
PAGES TWO AND THREE
lows Nswss
Freaks Of the Storm.
Child's Close Call.
Liquor Law Changes Proposed.
Lost War Diary Found.
School to Be Moved.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
Money From the Mat. Il
No Protection from Fire.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
The Captain Of the Kansas.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Frank Benson is Discharged.
No Motive for Boody Killing.
Teetotalers Adjourn Convention.
Is; He Trying Sympathy Gag?
Mcfarland Slated for Promotion.
Sinclair Builds Apartment House.
No Grocers' Picnic This Summer.
General News Of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General Newsi
Wheat Breaks at Close.
Corn Active and Strong.
Cattle Trade Slow.
Hogs Active at Decline.
battle-ground in the West.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
ARCHBISHOP AssAssINATED.

Nixon Killed on Steps. Of synodeI
Building at Tifiis.
Tifiis, June 10.-Archbishop Nixon,
ex- archbishop of Georgia, was assas-
sinated this morning on the step of the
synodal building. His assailants were
revolutionists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
HAMPTON PASTOR REslosse.
Rev. p. c. Nelson viii Devote EntI,
Time to Evanselistie Work.

Time to Evanselistie Work.
Special to Times-Republican.
Hampton, June 10.-Rev. r. g. Ne
son, pastor Of the Baptist church her
has resigned. to take effect septembt
1. Rev Nelson has faithfully serve
this congregation for the past thrs
years, during which time the chure
has prospered in many ways. Re
Nelson has lately devoted considerab
time to evangelistic work, and expec
hereafter to devote all his time to thi
class Of labor. He has not yet dt
termined as to where to locate b
family
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o. 4. |. MASON MADE MAJOR.

Chaplain Of Fifty third lows Hssimei
Given Promotion.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone. June 10.-Capt. O. Fl. Z. MI
son, pastor of the Presbyterian chtre
Of Boone, and chaplain OF the E5ft.
third Iowa regiment, this morning wi
appointed major. by Adjutant Gener
Thrift. The promotion came unss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
EMPRESS ESCAPES INJURY.

Augusta Victoria Falls From Horse
While Riding at Potsdar.
Potsdam, June 10.-Empress Augusta
Victoria, while out riding with the em-
peror today, fell from her horse. She
suffered no injury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
T.mmanv to Attend Church.

ammany 70 Nttehd ChuFch.
New York. June 10.-A new feature
Of the trip to the national convention
at Denver has been decided upon by
the Tammany executive committee. 1t
has been arranged that trains en- route
to Denver will stop over two hours in
Kansas city and Omaha Sunday, July
s, in order TO allow Tammanyites to
go to church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
LOVER DEFlEs GOVERNOR,
Grocery Clerk Elopes With Daush
of utah's Governor.

Salt Lake City. June 10.-4s
Blanche, eldest daughter Of Cover
Cutler, and Thomas Butler, an empl.
OF a grocery store here. was ma.
1t Ogden, yesterday. Opposhim
Butler by the governor. explains
hformality Of the wedding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
KILL MANY INSURGENTS.

Japanese Troops Have Twenty six
Battles in Four Days.
Toxic, June 10-A Seoul dispatch
received at army headquarters, reports
that from June to T. the government
troops had twenty-six engagements
with the insurgents. In these engage
ments, 113 insurgents were killed, and
twenty-five We're taken prisoners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
ADDITIONAL MARKETS
The Money Market.

New York. June 10-Prime mercAm-
tile, 31h al: sterling, 4.s6.75 5@4s6.s5 on
demand; 4,s5.25@4.s5.4o at sixty days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
St. Louis Grain.
0e' eVo ''f'
St Louis IunP II

~ LUtIIS, JUHt lV'
yvheat-July. s4h@S4A.
(,orn-July, 67h.
l>ats-July, ~
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MONUMENT TO RUSSIAN DEAD.

Japan Also Will Erect a Memorial
at Port Arthur.
Port Arthur, June 1O-The monu-
ment to the Russian dead at Port
Arthur, was unveiled here today. A
memorial will be erected by Japan.
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ROYALTY EXCHANGES FeIicjtations,

Reval. June 10.-The text of the
toasts exchanged last evening between
King Edward and Emperor Nicholas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
Anti Tracing Bill Passes.

Baton Rouge, La, June 1O-The anti
racing bill was passed today by the
lower house of the assembly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10
LOWER HOUSE PASSES BILLS,

Anti Race Track Gambling Up in New
York Senate Tomorrow.
Albany, N. Y, June 10.-The assem-
bly, this afternoon passed both the So
called anti-race track gambling bills.
They are expected to come up in the
senate tomorrow.
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CONTINUITY or EFFORT

10 absoiutsly ssssatial e sseesss III
building up IN effective nsws ssrE
vice. The T..R.,s state news 70 lls
result Of twsmGy years Of work &
organizing . fsres ~ eerrsspsn
dents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-10

HONEST CONVICTIONS
Are as necessary TO govern m 40.
curate news service as an editorial
policy. Look for newspapers with
no office holding entanglements.
There you will find public policy
eandidIy discussed.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
The World is Good.

AL mortals have followed a beaten
track, since man was invented "a long
'.he back; and folks were laughing or
shedding tears away, away In the van.
'shed years. The cave man worried
because his club broke down when !,
"het he battcd another dub: and
people lew In II beastly rage cause
lheir stovepipes smoked IN the glacial
age. The same old sorrow you have
today' was old when Adam was balinp
nav :; the worry that makes your bo.
som dark, was old when Noah was in
the ark. The grim forebcding that
makes you pale, when old Jonah was
IN the whale. There is nothing new
IN this world so wide, so do not worry
but let things slide. Your hopes and
doubts and your dreams and fears. are
out the dust Of IA million ycars.-Walt
Mason.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
John B. oliver.

John B. Oliver was born in Camden
county. Missouri, October 9th, 1866.
During the past few years he has
Travelled from one place to another In
the hope that change OF climate
would benefit his health. In company
with his wife he came to Ordway on
August 3, 1908. He began to decline
as soonas he arrived here. and on
September 10th he was called to his
reward. where sorrow and death are
no more. Beside his sorrowing wife he
leaves behind mother - years old,
four brothers and a sister to mourn
his departure. The funeral services
were held at two O'Clock on Friday,
Sept. llth from Undertaken Grlnin's
parlor, and wero conducted by Rev. A.
NJ. Craven. The sympathy OF the en-
tire community goes out to the sor-
rowing loved ones.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
HARVEST RECEPTION.

The Methodist parsonage witnessed
lively scene last Tuesday night when
the good people Of the congregation
gave their returned pastor, Rev. A..
W. kice an old fashioned pounding"
Money, chickens, fruit and produc,
we're thankfully received. In fact the
pastor could have had quite a fair OF
his own and not go to Pueblo. Th.
'vening was passed pleasantly In so
cial conversation. Misses Marion
Bass and Cecil lies favored the com.
pany with some we'll rendered selec.
lions on the piano. All departed to
their homes, leaving their best wishes
with pastor and family for another
year Of successful service In the Mas.
ters vineyard.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
Bakery Sold.

The Ordway Bakery, which has
been successfully conducted by Mrs
+. l.. Reynolds was sold last week To
Mrs. f.. NJ. Davis, who Is now in
charge. Mrs Reynolds will join her
husband in Pueblo tomorrow, and will
later on make Il trip to the state OF
Washington. Mrs. Davis needs no
introduction to the people OF Ordway
and we bespcak for her Il good patron.
age. .
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

A surprise party was given on Mr..
and Mrs. j. II. Trotter, Saturday even.
ing in honor Of their 9th wedding an
niversary. The evening was spent in
social con"crsation, after which, their
daughter Lillian, assisted by Miss
Belle Sale, served light refreshments.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs.
Rice, +. ID. Partlow and wife, DR.. and
Mrs. Ransom, ID. c. Roberts and wife,
j. a. Sale and wife, Fred Bass and
wife. j. A. Sprenglc and wife, Mark
Crays, d. X. Waugh and wife, G. W.
Garfield and wife, E. NJ. Syphcr and
wife, Mrs. L. f. Walker and son Ed
win. and a. W. Albertson.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

The regular meeting OF the W. G.
T.. U. will be held ut the home Of
Mrs. c. b. Stewart, on Friday, Sep
tembcr Is, at 2:3O p. III. AS it will he
the time for election of officers, all
members are requested to be present;
and new members are cordially invit-
ed to join with us.
Mrs. Mcrtie Sale, Scc'y.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
DRESSMAKING.

Just arrived from the East with the
latest ideas In color and STYLES for fall
wear, and will continue dress-making
at the Cash Bazaar store In millinery
department for u limited time only.
viii be pleased to see all my custom
ers again. Mrs. Pearl Wnitcheau'
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

John Helms, who is just recovering
from severe sick spell, left on We'd
ncsday OF last week for Kansas City,
Mo-, to take treatment at one OF the
hospitals. He has never fully recOv-
cred from injuries received in run.a.
way some years ago
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

l.. A. Henderson arrived home Mon
day from Kentucky with several head
Of stock, among them half dozcn
thoroughbred colts with pctligrces
yard long. His visit included. besides
the blue grass state, New York and
several other eastern states.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

The Cunningham Prc-coolcr was out
Of commission several days this week
on account OF an accident to the en-.
gine. In consequence, several car.
loads OF cantaloupes were shipped
each day without the benefit Of this
modern apparatus.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

J. II. Peck was checking his trunk
at South English, Iowa, preparatory
to starting for Ordway, when he re-
ceived word that brother-in,law had
lust met with serious accident. His
homeward'trip was postponed In con-
sequence.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Perry Bchymer, wife and daughter,
Miss Irene, returned Wednesday night
from two weeks sightseeing trip
through the mountains. They de-
rived much benefit from their jaunt
and take up their daily routine with
renewed vigor.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

The Ordway livery barn has ad ded
three new buggies to its equipment
recently which were purchased Of the
Ordway Trading Co.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. c. +, BUllacker is expected to
arrive soon from Reed City, Mich, to
join her son Otis, who Is employed at
kropf Bros. The family will occupy
Peck & ,Iohnson's house, recently va
Gated by A. J. Studdard.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

A light shower settled the dust in
this locality Monday night. At Box
Springs the water fell in sheets and
made roads almost impossible all day
Tuesday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. J. J. Montgomery is entertain
ing her father, Mr.. S. +. Scaton, who
arrived last week from Center. Colo.
They attended the fair at Pueblo ear
ly in the week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
Notice..

Having disposed Of our Bakery and
Lunch Counter to Mrs. E. NJ. Davis
we wish to thank our patrons for their
support In the past, and recommend
to them our successor, who will be
found ever ready TO accommodate.
MIR. and Mrs. +. L. Reynolds.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

j. +. Henderson is confined to his
bed this week from the effects OF the
tronping given him by an unruly bull
last week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

S. A, Scaton returned to his home
in the San Luis valley Tuesday, after
visit with his daughter, Mrs. J. j.
Montgomery,
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Miss Mary McKendric is expected
to arrive from La Junta soon to keep
houst for her sister, Mrs. Z. NJ. Davis,
who is now numbered among the busi-
ness women OF Ordway.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Jim Brown, +. +. Greene, J. l.. Ed
sell and John Custer spent Saturday
and Sunday fishing and hunting at the
Box Springs reservoir. They report Il
jolly good time.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

y, " b. Virgins and wife arrived from
Oner' Illinois, yesterday morning
a., months visit. They report the
linking water in that section to be
'"usaoie and full of typhoid germs.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

I u. f Rnsh0r rcturncd safely from
the Republican convention in Denver
last Saturday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Dr. Mctzlcr's Rocky Ford canta
lnupcs are conceded to be the bes,
grown thisycar.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Frank Nichols, formerly a resident
of Ordway, but recently OF Swink, has
moved to Florisant, Colo. y
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
For Sale or Trade.

New 5 room house with barn, two
corner lots, at $4OO. Less than cost.
VIII trade for live stock or city. prop
erty. Enquire at
Gallavan's Store.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. Geo. +. Herman and daughter
Thelma. were doing the state fair fore
part Of the week, returning Wcdncs-
day,
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. Walter Steen and baby left last
saturday for months visit with her
PARENTS at Gallatin, Missouri.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Duncan, of Po-
tomac, ILL.,, are guests in the j j.
Duncan home this week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

J. T. Mundcll has recently been
made local agent for the Colorado
Nurseries at Lovcland.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Isaac Francis and wife, OF Columbus
Kansas, have been visiting their son,
A. IL. Francis, for the past week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Eugene Ilcfner. OF Denver, attend.
ed the wedding OF his cousin, Miss
Besch, on Tuesday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

mrs. Pearl Whitehead and daugh.
w returned last Friday from Illinois,
Hnefe , they spent the past two months
visiting relatives.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. Henry Humiston and children
were having an outing at the Wilse
Dehnls ranch several days last week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

LOST. Gold buckle and black silk
watch fob. Kindly leave at the New
Era Office.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. C. s. lies and Mrs. Geo. Ed
wards returned Monday from Il visit
10 Denver.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

DIR. JctIcry and wife were in Pueblo
on Tuesday OF this week attending
the state fair.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

U. A. Rodell, Of nursery fame, was
10 ordway fore part OF the week. He
returned to Pueblo Wednesday morn
log.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Duncan and Mr.
anu -, Mrs. Albert Duncan, OF Potomac,
ia'' n. are visiting In Pueblo and Canon
City this week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Miss Lottic Van Ornam returned
from Denver "Wednesday, where she
has been visiting for several months.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
To Rent.

Two large connecting rooms with
bath. reasonable to permanent tenant.
Apply at Edgars' drug store.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. Floyd Roberts Of La Junta. is
the gncst Of her sister Mrs. Davis,
this week,
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Aaron Cuok is reported bcdfast since
last Sunday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Miss Lottic Brown Is attending TIN
State Fair at Pueblo.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Walter Stcen made trip to Pueblo
Tuesday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs. c. +. Green returned Monday
from n visit in Grancrus. Colo.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
Tomatoes.

One cent per pound at patch. New
house west OF Boston Farm.
3w H. G. Beebe.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Richard Hurdle Of StockwclI. Ind
Is the guest OF $. II. ludlow.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Roscoe Martin Is transacting busi-
ness in Denver this week.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
A sure-enoush Knoeker

j. C. Goodwin, of Reidsville, N. O.,
says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve IL a
sure enough knocker for ulcers. A bad
one came on my leg last summer, but
thatrwonderfu salve knocked 1t out
In few rounds. Not even a scar re-
.mained." Guaranteed for piles, sores,
burns, etc. 25c. at Edgar Bros drug
store.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

LOst-Tan leather pocket book. Re-
ward for same II returned to this Of
Gee.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

DR.. A. 4, Wcstfall arrived In town
To join his wife.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Miss Clara Fdllpn is spending the
week at the Dennis ranch.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

EoR SALE. Large 8-hole mslleablel 4
range With water front and galvanized
open tank. No water work. required.
Inouire 81 this ofiice.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Alex Gray returned Monday from n
Two weeks visit In the Sunflower
State.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
For Sale or Trade.

Good as new Singer sewing machine
for sale, or will trade for COW. In
quirc at this office.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

VIII Andrews spent the day in Pu
cblo Tuesday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

Mrs, FrcfCook spent several days
at the Pueblo Fair this week,
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18

DR.. J. +. Bell and j. G. Ellis made 1
business trip TO Rocky Ford Monday
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
The Matron'S Contest.

A Matron's Silver Medal Contest
will be given at the NJ. f. Church In
Ordway, at So'clOck, Friday evening,
Sept. 25. 1908;
Judges-Rcv. c. S. Steinmetz, Rev.
A. NJ. Craven. Prof. Van Hoose.
PROGRAM.
Plano Solo. ....... Mrs. Robt. Stewart
Invocation. ....... Rev. A. w. Rice
Song. Mrs. T. Ed Downey
No. What Shall We Do with the
Liquor Traffic?
No. 2-The Old Violin.
No. 3.-The Converted Rum.Scllcr.
Vocal Solo (Selected). ......
...... Mrs. Jay +. johnson
No. 4-The Bridal Wine Cup.
No. Slow Mrs. Hcnnessy Saved Her
Boy.
Violin Solo. ........M Miss Doris Greene
No. 6-The Modern Cain.
No. IA Plea for the Children.
Vocal Solo. ....... Miss Kittie Miles
Reading. . Mrs. Thos. Blakey
Presentation OF Medal .... go.
..............M Mrs. e. b. Stewart
CONTESTANTS.
Mrs. d. G. Roberts, Mrs. d. r.
Whitlock, Mrs. A. L. Sale, Mrs. o. S.
Mitchell, Mrs. B. II. Thompson, Mrs.
E. NJ. Davis and Mrs. J. B. Estes.
Admission Is cents. Children un-
der 12, 10 cents.
The Ordway new era., 1908-09-18
Tl)e ate1u Cru.
,RDWAY. COLO. SEPT. IS. 1908

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

been studying are in Paris the past two
years. has just had a picture accepted by
the French Salon.
pecially when conferred upon one who
Paris.
Gov. Swanson of Virginia has appointed
Col. Thomas Smith of Warrenton as a
at Gettysburg. The other members are
Maj. J. W. Daniel of Lynchburs. Maj. H.
II. Edmondson Of Halifax and Capt.
Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Strother of Dsla-
the engagement of their daughter Mildred
will take place April %.
Warrenton home after several weeks
spent with her sister, Mrs Virgil Rector.
in Washington.
Mr.. James d. Hall of Warrenton has
as his house guests Mr. and Mrs. +. c.
Todd. Mr.. c. Harrison and Mr.. r. Stu
art Of Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Hall of Green Spring valley. w. {. Hayes
of Long Island and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Davis of New York.
An officer Of the United States Army
will visit Warrenton the 14th instant and
inspect Company (the Warrenton RI
fies) which made fine showing at the
exposition.
4 rural free delivery mail route was
recently established from Baaieton. 1t
is eighteen miles long and includes
Franklin schoolhouse. - Doddsville and
Liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08

last year the appropriations asked were
always small. Last year Congress al
lowed S7OOCo. and was amazed with the
request this year for 100000.
Mr. Gardner was vigorously applauded
at the close of his remarks, and. on mo-
ton of Mr.. John JOY Edison. who recount
ed the extraordinary improvements that
had been made in seven years in hltra-
ton sewage. municipal building. Union
station. Connecticut avenue bridge. Ana
costa bridge. Piney branch, additions to
the courthouse and otherwise. and ex-
pressed his confidence in the wisdom and
fairness of the District committee. was
given rising vote Of thanks for his at
tendance and splendid exposition of the
condition of affairs affecting the Districts
interests.
Mr.. Galliher, from the committee on
commerce and manufactures, referring to
Senate bill 6414, which has the indorse-
ment of the Commissioners. giving them
power to reject bids for District work by
any one requiring more than eight hours
day. asked the appointment of a special
committee of the Board of Trade to assist
his committee in opposing the bill. 1t
was granted.
The meeting then adjourned and the
members retired to an adjoining hall for
refreshments.