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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18
VOTE Fer BOND ISSUE.
Taxpayers Decide on Pike From Po-
tomac to Conduit Goad.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. June 1S.-The tax
payers of Potomac district this county,
at q special election yesterday, decided by
IL vote of 81 to IS in favor of an issue of
bonds to the amount of $4,000 for the
construction of pike from Potomac to
the Conduit road, a distance of nearly
five miles.
That the residents of the district are
much interested in the proposition was
shown by the fact that of the lis persons
entitled to vote 105 availed themselves of
the privilege.
Under the law the county commits
sioners have no alternative but to carry
out the wishes of the taxpayers, as ex-
pressed at the election, and, it Is under
stood, the work OF construction will be
started just as soon as the preliminaries
can be completed. When the pike Is fin
ished it will give a splendid thoroughfare
from Potomac to Washington city. While
the citizens of Potomac district were al
most unanimously in favor of bond is
sue there was a difference of opinion as
to which route the pike should take, and
as a result the election proved lively.
The law requires the county commits
sioners to levy special tax against the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18
Sleeveless Jackets Popular.

The sleeveless jacket for small girls
wear is decidedly smart looking 1t is
built on box lines. but has an inverted
box pleat down the back as far as yoke
depth. This provides enough fullness in
the skirt part to cover a pretty frock
without crushing
The fronts are double breasted and the
sleeves just continuation of the shoulder
seam
The entire coat is cut in one piece and
the neck can be finished in any preferred
style.
A fiat trimming. a shawl or a round
deep collar are alike appropriate. AL
together this is a convenient, practical
little wrap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18

1t takes four or I'VE days to get this pattern.
AZ orders ire filed from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18

property In Potomac district to pay for
the improvement.
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Ritenour died yes
terday afternoon at her home near Ran
dolph, three miles east of Rockville. About
year ago she suffered a stroke of pa
ralysis, and had been an invalid since
Her husband and a daughter-Mrs Nam
ME S. Swindells of Randolph-survive
her Before her marriage Mrs. Ritenour
was Miss Buxton of the upper section Of
the county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18

1t matters little what It Is that you
want-whether a situation or a servant
want" ad in The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18

left in the care OF the steamship COM
pany. If desired they will forward it to
any other por: you wish on your return
trip.-Nogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18
McDoNoUGH INSTITUTE.

Commencement Exercises Attended
by Large Number Last Night.
The commencement exercises Of the Nc
Donough Institute were held last night
and were witnessed by large number Of
relatives and friends of the students. The
stage was decorated with school colors of
green and white. land intermingled with
the class colors Of blue and steel. while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18

in the center hung the class motto, "Ho-
more ct lahore" Seven had completed
the English course and three the COM
mercial course.
Those who finished in English were NJ.
Margaret Dyson. Emma Moreland Gray.
Robert A. Horney. Jennie A. Owen. Mary
Anna Padgett, Alexander o. Whyte. and
Robekah NJ. Wilmer. while Alexander II.
Barnes. Mary Eta Berry and Lorenza ].
Gardiner completed the commercial
course.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18

Last week saw the death Of two mer
Of national reputation, one in the
world Of journalism, the other In that
Of literature. In the death Of Mura,
Halstead OF Cincinnati we lose a news.
paper editor who has been prominent
In Journalism for over fifty years. he
was one Of the editorial powers whose
opinion was respected all over the
United States and who brought to his
newspaper work both literary ability
and journalistic sense Of the keenest
type. There we're many men like him
In the seventies, and the only one left
now Is Henry Watterson. The other
death Is that Of Joel Chandler Harris
Of Georgia, who is known everywhere
a. Uncle Remus. He owes his high
repute to the negro, whose folklore,
brought from Africa bv the slaves, he
had the quick mind and warm heart
to appreciate at It's value and to set
down faithfully, yet with q fine skill
which has made 1t literature. Brer
Fox and Brer Rabbit have become as
dear to us all as any literary character.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18

as such was present In the building
near the ringside. Once during the
match the chief Of police attem pied
to step into the ring and call of the
match. Commissioner Roosevelt said
"Stop that; there's no need Of your
interference. I'm here, and when
think there Is any need Of action OF
that kind ! can take It," After the
AFFAIR was over, the comm Issioner
said: II enjoyed that contest. 1t
was worth watching and there was
nothing brutal about 1t. l always
like good boxing exhibition and In
my Judgment there ID no more manly
sport In the world than the art Of
self.defense."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18
OPINIONS on BOXING CONTESTS.

"a much cleaner sport than foot.
ball."-Various LoRanites.
"In world still somewh brutal, Il
Is worth a mans while, even for the
sake of others, to n some notion
how to defend himse IL without weap.
ons. Thomas Wentworth Hlggin.
son.
Boxing should constitute part OF
the physical training of young men.
1t Is from every consideration prefer.
able to fencing. 1t affords better ex.
ercises for the muscles OF the body, re.
quires quite as much skill and brings
many Of the higher qualities Of the
mind into quite as great degree of
activity. DIR. VIM. Hammond.
I'm the Englishman's love of boxing
and the Frenchman's devotion to fenc.
ing as sport we see one reason for the
national supremacy OF the former. ~
Marcel Provost. :.
At the time Of the Maher. Choynski
contest at the Broadway Athletic
club In New York, President Roose.
welt was then police com m issioner and
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18

who are holding out figurative olive
branches all over the valley and say.
ing to achapd all, Let'swork together
for the common good Of the party
The club Is particularly happy In Its
selection OF a name. The name OF Taft
has always stood for harmony based
on mutual concession and diplomacy.
His whole policy In the Philippines
was grounded on the idea that the
claims OF all should be considered.
The same principle has actuated his
legal career and will be the pervading
spirit Of his presidential life. Not
only does the club take Taft for q
model In spirit, but II also wishes to
work for the man. 1t IL conceded by
all that the coming campaign is to be
a contest Of men rather than OF plat.
forms and the sooner the Taft sup
porters raise his banner, the better
for the party he represents. The new.
ly formed club stands, then, first for
the spirit Of Taft and secondly for the
man himself. Let all loyal republicans
rally to the support Of both.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18

world and growing with more or less
success. The best Of them were fifteen
new varieties from the dry lands OF
Kansas and Dakota, which were pro-
ducing As fine crops as could be seen
anywhere 10 the state. Similar de.
monstrations have been given 1t Lehi
and St. George. The grounds and
barns Of the A. @. and It's experiment.
tai farm At Greenville are always open
to inspection BY the public but the
chance visitor never can receive 20
much attention - the invited guest
and We should like to see gala day
at the A. @. arranged especially for
the Cache County farmers. The var.
ious members Of the faculty would be
glad to put themselves at the service
Of the county for such day, should
the farmers desire 1t. The morning
could be spent with profit about the
college. visiting the barns, the stock,
orchards, and greenhouse. Then, af.
ter dinner, most profitable afternoon
could be had inspecting the college
farm At Greenville, or even the whole
day might be spent there to advan-
tage. az the work Of that farm is less
known than what Is going on about
the A. q. buildings. The visitors
would 60 about the farm with dif.
ferent professors, having little talks
here and there and being free to ask
all kinds ofquestions about the expert.
mental crops growing there. Most Of
the farmers institute work is done In
the winter and naturally has to be
theoretical 10 the main but here IL an
opportunity for unlimited object les
sons II the farmers could arrange
among themselves for conveyances to
the college and to Greenville and con.
suit with President Widtsoe as to the
day, they would lind q royal welcome.
Such q day could perhaps best be ar.
ranged 10 August before the beet crop
is harvested or In the near future be.
fore the wheat is ripe.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18
TAFT REPUBLICAN CLUB.

In the Taft Republican club we see
movement which Is to be productive
OF much good for Logan and Cache
county. We have had only too many
examples OF petty jealousy and small
personal feelings in our political and
local history, and here Is a club which
invites us all to unite together in the
interests Of harmony and join our eff.
forts for the benefit OF the party in
which we take so much pride and for
which we would gladly do all we can.
in order that 1t may continue its pros.
porous career. IL asks us to make
few mutual concessions, to consider
the wishes Of the many, and to be
mindful Of the partys good rather
than our own private interests. This
is certainly broad platform and there
IS not republican in the valley who
cannot subscribe to these principles,
in theory at least, and every self.re.
specting member Of the party should
have the will power and the Chris.
tianity necessary to put them into
practice. We have much admiration
Tor the public-spirited men who have
had the initiative to form such club
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18
GALA DAY FOR FARMERS.

The recent practical demonstra.
lions OF arid farming at Nephi BY
President Widtsoe and DR.. Ball show
how valuable are such object lessons.
The visitors we're taken about the
farm where they saw over seven hun.
dred different varieties OF grains and
grasses coming from all parts of the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18

lively novel idea which Cache County
will do we'll to consider. This was the
plan Of county local option. The non
saloon towns throughout the county
usually have to stand the largest share
Of the expenses incident to the liquor
traffic Of the license towns and 1t
seems fair proposition that the ma
jority Of the voters in the county
should decide whether saloons
should be allowed anywhere within
the county. 1t may be just the right
compromise between state prohibition
which IL rarely . success and local op-
tion in cities which influences too
small an area to be Of much benefit.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18

There was the usual natrand bonn.
bast, the usual funny stories at the
expense OF saloon keepers, and the
usual formidable array of statistics at
the temperance meeting Wednesday
evening but there was one compare
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18
News From The Mine.

The quiet season now prevails at
the mines and greater care naturally
Is taken in production than 10 the fail
rush that must follow. This Is the
best time to buy coal, right now. We
have tile very choicest coal, none bet.
ter anywhere. ROBERTS Coal Co.
Both phones No. 13.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18

As compared with Roosevelt's we'll.
known love Of a "fair deal" and Taft's
equally notable lack Of all arrogance
or desire TO- employ pronouns Of
the first person to the exclu.
sion Of all others, the following
newspaper comment on Bryan's grow.
ing egotism is most significant: "'My
councils was a phrase In Mr.. Bryan's
Guffey front.porch speech that seems
to have caught attention for much the
same reason that Mr.. Roosevelt's my
policies and my people did. Many
people see In 1t egotism and q domi.
neering spirit. They are not far wrong.
Bryan In the White House would sur.
pass its present occupant In these
sweet qualities of dictatorial leader.
ship. With his long and strenuous
struggle for a new lease OF power in
his party. the Nebraskan has devel.
oped traits, naturally strong in him,
which: make for personal absolutism
10 his management of affairs. He
would rule like Titan, and eithe I
succeed or fail like one."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18
Stake Mutual Choir

Will practise in the Fourth Ward
Assembly hall, Friday evening July
1S, at 8 o'clock. All be there. Very i'm.
portant business before US.
A. J. HANSEN.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-18
Pioneer Day Rates

Via Oregon Short Line. Tickets on
sale July % and "a, limited to July 20.
Tickets sold to any point in Utah.
See agents for rates and further par.
ticulars.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10

friendly relations with country whose RUE IN
I,,,+ has been highly successful and absolutely
trs+ They do not forget that King Edward
~ate,s over more Moslems than the Sultan. and
are not lending support TO the Egyptian Ma
yionalIsts
Mr. Sladen IS exceedingly vague in his fore-
casts Of the future Of Egypt. He describes the
agitators as nonplussed by the unexpected atti-
rude of the Young Turks, and expects that their
movement will be less identified with IslamisIn.
without which Nationalism Will be a mere musk
He does not apprehend a revolt when the Soudan-
ase form the bulk of the army and have con-
+ampt for Egyptians. He admits that the only
consideration which might induce the Soudanese
20 cast In their lot with the Nationansts would
be a Mahometan proclamation against the Eng
tish: but he also IS convinced that this must
come from Turkey, and in the present temper OF
fhe reformers at Constantinople there Is not the
slightest chance that the signal will be raised.
or the Soudan he gives more favorable ac-
count than of Egypt under the existing order OF
Nationalist sedition and British indecison. Sir
Reginald Wingate, the Sirdar. has converted
that vast desert empire into tropical Utopia.
which is better governed and more contented
than Egypt itself. If the English popular
with the natives in the Soudan they are un-
popular in Egypt it is because they have been
tactful in adapting themselves to the conditions
Of life in the upper Nile and the deserts and
thoroughly progressive in promoting education
establishing irrigation works and improving the
facilities for communication. In the Soudan
British genius for governing semi-civilized or
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
COMMONS IN NIGHT SESSION.
Effort to Clear Up Business Before Holidays
Hops Bill Advanced.

London. Dec. l0-The House of Commons has
begun all-night sittings for the purpose Of clear
ing Up business before the Christmas holidays At
830 o'clock this morning the House passed the sec
ond reading OF the hops bill.
It is expected that the bill VIII be passed before
Christmas If it is, it viii be operative on April
:, 1909
The second clause of the measure IS regarded as
strongly protective. especially against Germany.
This prohibits the importation Of hops except in
bags distinctly marked with large, painted letters
giving the name OF the owner planter or grower.
the name Of the county where produced. the year
grown and the gross weight Of each bag Any con-
travention Of this law viii render the importer
liable TO fine Of 800 for each bag II is contended
that the conditions under which hops are grown in
Germany, where there many producers, viii
make it Improbable for the growers to comply
with this regulation
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
NO STAY At BORDEAUX.
France Intends 10 Serre Expulsion
Order on President.

Paris Dec. 9-Humanitarian considerations
alone have Influenced the governments de-
cision TO allow President Castro to land at Bor-
deaux- It IS stipulated, however, that his land
tng is possible only If ne wishes TO pass through
France TO another country for medical or surgi-
cal treatment, or If his condition Is so critical
that 81 immediate operation is necessary. In
any case, il IS planned 10 serve upon the Nenez-
ueian President the order Of expulsion.
II operation is performed Castro at
Bordeaux this order becomes effective immedi-
Rtely thereafter unless he apologies and makes
the other amends demanded by the French gov
eminent Unforeseen circumstances, however,
may alter the programme IT the last moment
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
FRIENDLY GERMAN ATTITUDE.
Castro May Receive Official Courtesies in Ber-
Hn-Dr. Israel Advised

Berlin Dec s-The attitude Of the German For
eign Ofice toward President Castro Is z friendly
one. -5auld he indicate officially his presence IN
Berlin re VIII receive every ofcial courtesy. II is
presumed. however. thar Castro Is coming TO Ber-
lin privately the sole purpose Of receiving sur
etcaI attention. The German government has no
diplomatic differences with Venezuela President
Castro. who since lsJ2 has fulfilled every obligation
toward Germany.
Dr.. Israel the Berlin physician who according to
report IS 10 perform operation President
Castro is stiu in this city. He has no intention Of
going 10 Bordeaux de has been informed that
President Castro is coming Berlin. arriving here
probably the end Of this week
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
THE CUT GLASS SALE

barbarous fauaticaI regions has been splsndldJ
Illustrated Little IS known about IT IN Eng
land; there are no debates in Westminster on The
Sirdar's administration. and everything passes
Fortunate will be America II its work n ire
Philippines be done with equal hrulness and
benehcence.
Egypt and the English" is a blend q pohucs
and travel. Two of the three main sections a1S
filled with pictures OF what the tourist sees II
the Soudan and Egypt The medieval Ara'
mysteries OF Cairo are revealed with vivac4'y
and realism and mosques. tCm5s. street scenes
old houses. temples. bazaars. river and dese1'
journeys. hotels. theatres, society and sport as
described with unfaiIins animation Mr. Siadeu'
who is companiOnable journalist In close toHc1
with fellow travellers and officials. has written
two volumes under single cover-one Tor p'-
Htical students. who want sequel 70 the Luc'I
and impartial treatlses OF Lord Cromer. Lor1
MIlner and Sir Auckland Colvin. and the othef
for sightseers who ara eager for entertainments
and welcome an easily written, chatty text. WIKI
its scores OF illustrations. With the heavy ar
mOsphere OF native intrigue and English dtscon-
tent with Sir Eldon Gorst and the governments
at home the volume gives fairly compete
picture OF Egypt as IL is to-day. II the 9revai-
ing tones are yeIlowish II Is the characteristics
English manner OF portraying colonies and de-
pendencies and hdgeting over the responsioiu-
ties OF empire John Bull doesn't sleep with
spiked helmet on his head, but lies awake worry
ing because he hasn't one in place OF a lace
niShtcap. I ~. =
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
THREE HUNDRED cHALICEs FOR POPE

Rome Dec. 9.-The Pope. appearing greatly re-
stored in health. resumed his audiences to-day
The Duchess OF Norfolk presented TO the Pontin
800 chaces. the gift Of $1,000 Catholic women OF
Great Britain
IN farewell audience this morning. He presented
to the Pontin the gold medal coined by the Amer
icHn Government for the heads OF the different
states which exhibited at the ST. Louis Exposition
W. Z. Daley, OF Nsw Yesk, was presented.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
CzAR DENOUNCED IN DoUMA
A Reactionary Attack-Minister of Commerce
Leaves the House.

ST Petersburg Dec. 9-Ths anti-governHlent
stand which the ultra-reactionists have assumed
recently was shown for the first time in the Douma
tonight at an extra session. which attended
by NJ. shpof. the Minister of Commerce. During
the discussion of the question regarding the
urgency of an aut!-Jewish Interpolation. NJ Mar
koff a member OF the Extreme Right, bitterly de-
nounced the Emperor and his ministers, several
times referring to the criminal government
Amid boisterous applause from the opposition NJ.
Shpcr left the ministerial box, while the president
Of the Douma, NJ. Khomyakor informed the
speaker that he was entering on dangerous ground.
The urgency of the Interpolation subsequently
voted down. is reported that the utra-reaction-
lists disapprove Premier Stolypin's policy
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
AUsTRIAN-TURKIsH NEGOTIATION.
Hope of Pecuniary Arrangement-Three Great
Battleships May Be Built.

Vienna Dec 9.-News from ConstantinopIe is OF a
hopeful nature, and the feeling is growing in
favor Of financial compensation to Turkey. although
the Austro-Hungaran government is inclined TO en-
tertain only half the amount claimed by the Porre
and steadily declines to recognize any claim In the
way Of territorial compensation.
Advices from Poa, the chief naval station OF
Austria Hungary say that the naval authorities are
planning build three 2o.qJ0-ton warshps of the
Dreadnought type.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
ANGLo-GERMAN WAR PREDICTED.
Cousin of Cecil Rhodes Expects Trouble
Within Two Years.

Mexico City, Dec 9-'In my opinion and IN the
opinion Of some Of the best versed public and
military men In Great Britain, war between Eng
land and Germany must come. and it will come
within the next two years"
This was the statement made yesterday by
Frederick J. II. Rhodes. cousin OF Cecu HhodeS'
now here in the interest OF large mine owners
He has lust returned trip TO England he
added
While in England I talked TO some OF the best
arsed men in military naval and public affairs,
and I found the opinion unanimous that war with
Germany was Inevitable. I am for the immediate
6eclara riOn of war. The matter cannot be put on
4 must come and the sooner II comes the better
II ne for England.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
RussIA ADOPTS AmooR TARIFF.

St Petersburg Dec. s.-The Douma by over
whelming majority tonight adopted the Porto
Franco" bill, which places duties on imports into
Transbaikalia and the Amoor territory. The meas
ure is Of interest Americans owing TO their large
shipments TO VIadivostok. NJ. Shpon, Minister OF
Commerce, said that the measure was necessary
for the revival of Russian commerce and industry.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
ALL QUIET At GON4IVES.
Cape Haytien Reports Risings-
E.nLes 'LeaUe Kingston.

Port-au-P Prince, Dec. 9.-The United States
cruiser Tacoma has returned here from St Marc
and Gonaiyes. which now peaceful The
French cruiser Cassard will replace the Duguay
Trouin, which has sailed for Havana.
General Simon will decide tomorrow whether
TO convoke the present National Assembly or
dissolve it and hold new elections in January
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 9.-Seventy- five ad-
herents Of General Antenor F1rrnin left here to-
day for Port-au- Prince on board the steamer
Thomas Brooks. All the Haytian exiies here,
except the party which accompanied Nord
Alexis. have returned to their native land.
General Alexis is about to buy home in Kings
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10

Cape Haytien, Dec. 9.-Severai Of the northern
towns Of the republic have revolted. and 1t is
feared that the movement will spread. The prin-
cipal towns affected are -Paix, Hinche
and Jean Babel Smaller points also report
outbreaks General Robillard has left Plaisance
for Gonaives 10 suppress the disorders 1t IS
not known in whose favor the rebellion is being
OrRanized
New-York tribune., 1908-12-10
TIE cuLeoA AT COLOMBO.

Colombo. Ceylon, Dec. 9-The American supply
ship Cugoa arrived here this morning from Cayite.
Preparations for the entertainment Of the battle
snip feet are nearly completed.