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The Irish standard., 1908-02-01
rhree Farmers Die In cr..h.

Clinton, Ia, Jan. 30.-As the result
of a grade.crossing collision between
an interurban electric car and a buggy
three farmers named George Barley,
Albert Henry, and Emil Cashier are
dead. They resided near Princeton,
The Irish standard., 1908-02-01
Dislike Dogs; Pastor QuIts.

Plainfield. N. j., Jan. 29.-Because a
portion of his congregation objected
to his breeding dogs, Rev. l.. Moore
Smith, pastor Of the Scotch Plains
Baptist church. has resigned his
charge
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To Decide ProhIbItlon'. Fate.

Raleigh, N. c.. Jan. 29.-The house
Of representatives passed the senate
bill for a state election on prohibition,
the election to be held the last Thurs.
day in April instead Of the first Thurs.
day in August az provided In the sen.
ate bill.
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Breeders In Session.

Breeders In Session.
Washington, Jan. "a large unm-
ber Of delegates assembled here
Tuesday in attendance upon the fourth
annual convention of the American
Breeders association. The associa-
ton will be in session three days.
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until the time the special report was
was compiled. He states that business
conditions were becoming unsettled
when he became financial member of
the cabinet in March, 1907. Various
stringencies occurred prior to August.
but were relieved promptly. A plan
Of weekly deposits Of government
funds In various banks was begun
August 2s. BY October IA these de-
posts had reached $28,000,000.
In October occurred the stirring
events in New York which culminat-
ed in the closing of the Knickerbocker
Trust Company and the decision of the
banks to issue clearinghouse certifi.
Gates. The treasury transferred to ma
tional banks within few days the
sum Of $35, 100000, and transmitted to
New York within three days about
$36, 100000 in small bills.
Much Clearinghouse Paper.
| In New York city alone, the report
shows, clearing house certificates we're
ISSUED in. excess. Of 100000, ,000.,., By
the middle of November the treasury
had met the demand for relief to the
extent that the working balance was
reduced to approximately $5,000,000.
It being apparent that no further de-
posits could be made safely, banks
were permitted to substitute bonds
suitable for savings bank investments
for government bonds which were held
as security against public deposits.
Government bonds thus were released
as security for additional bank note
circulation.
After the issue of Panama bonds
and one-year treasury certificates the
bank note circulation began to increase
until it stood at $500, ,130,895 December
81. as against $607 ,11s,742 October Is.
January IS, 1908, the issue had
reached $685., 1927, 800.
New Securities Create Change.
Announcement of the issuance Of
new securities by the treasury" says
Mr.. Cortelyou, marked in some de.
gree the turning point Of the panic.
No further steps were considered
necessary except to continue the de-
post Of public moneys for a time
where they were available, and early
in December it became possible to re.
plenish the cash in the treasury
through the withdrawal of about S..
O00,0 from national banks in New
York city. This was followed Janu.
ary 20 by another call for $4,000, 900
from New York banks. This will be
followed soon by call on outside
banks based upon local conditions
rather than upon a fixed percentage Of
their holdings of public money"
Currency Disappears.
The amount Of currency which dis.
appeared from circulation from the
time of the suspension of the Knicker.
booker Trust Company until conf.
dence was practically restored in De-
cember is stated to be approximately
296,0O0,000. This amounted substan.
TALLY to one-tenth of the entire esti.
mated money in circulation in the
United States.
The secretary of the treasury touch.
es upon the gravity Of the situation
abroad as we'll as in this country and
gives figures concerning exports of
merchandise to show the energy with
which the economic resources Of the
country were devoted to the relief OF
the situation, the excess of exports
over imports rising from $1,464,404 in
August, 1907, to $114,sso,665 in Decem'
ber, 1907.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

OF the Anna Held show, "A Partisan
Model" last season. Miss Donegan Will
be a revelation TO the thousands %
roller skate enthusiasts In Detroit as
she Will perform stunts on the rollers
during her engagement at the Temple
theater. never dreamed or by the most
expert on our boulevards. Every pop
ular musical comedy dance. including
the Genee waltz. Will be executed Wy
Mr.. Reynolds and Miss Donegan, and
this act alone should be worth tho
price of admission TO the lovers OF the
rollers.
The headline attraction Of the bill
will be Wilfred Clarke, Americas fore
most light comedian, who will appear
comedy. What Will Happen NcxtY
Mr. Clarke is the son OF the late emit
nent comedian, John sleeper Clarke,
and nephew OF the lamented Alnerl :
can trag"dian, Edwin Booth. While
Mr.. Clarke Is no stranger TO the Tenn
pie stage. those who have witnessed
hts performances in the past VIII be
anxious to again enjoy his unctuous
Another big act the patrons will en- .
JOY " that OF Gus Edwards Tie
Blonde Typewriters.' big girl act APP
entitled. "a Picnic Tor one" The
claim IL made and IL has not been dis
puted. that this is one OF the most sat
vaudeville. and IL Is bclicscd II will
satisfy the most exactIng Jf the Temple
clientele.
Among the others that will help en-
terrain are: Rogers A. Dcci,y. ~ the
singing and comedy act. Tho Singer
and His Valet" Fred Ray and com
pany, In the Roman travcstv, "rhe
Noblest Roman OF Them ALI" Bobby
Pandur and brother. n European ath-
ietic act. Henry Give. assisted by Mai
Sturgis walker. In monoiogue and
palming act: Espe. Dutton and Espe, In
a comedy acrobatic act. and the kineto-
graph pictures
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
CAR IS MORTIFIED
BY LATEST DUEL

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug la d.
lettante in most things the young
Russian aristocrat takes his duelling
In dead earnest. His promptitude Is
that OF the summary courtmartial on
political prisoners. where arrest, trial.
verdict and execution of sentence arc
all comprised within twenty-four
hours.
On Sunday morning the polo ground
on the estate OF Prince Beloselsky,
whose beautiful wife is a daughter OF
General Whittier. OF Philadelphia, was
the scene OF one OF those swift set
Elements. Count Manteuffel. an officer
OF the Imperial Guard, considered him
self wronged as husband by Count
Nicholas Yessupoff -Soumarokoff-El Els
ton, young man OF twenty-six. He
challenged his wife's admirer TO due.
with revolyers at twenty PAGES and
shot him dead.
The Car Is nothing less than hor'
rified. He has not only tried to sup
press duelling among the young OFF,
GERS of his encourage. but, on the i'm
perious insistence of the Czarina, he
has forbidden them to drag their mat
rimonial scandals before the public
eye. Moreover. young Count Sou
marokoff was the favorite son OF the
great noble who maintains out OF his
own purse an entire regiment-the
Chevalier Guards-as proof OF his
whole-hearted loyalty to the Cars
person. 1t costs him about $750.000 a
year in providing the pay Of officers.
men and OF the regimental band.
which IS counted the best in Russia.
In the present tragedy the Cars
feelings are not shared by the bulk
of the younger military aristocracy.
Count Manteuffel. the wronged hus-
band. learned OF his wife's actions
last spring in Paris and attempted to
kill himself Later he followed the
man to Berlin and was wounded by
him in a sword duel there. AS soon
as he was strong enough he came on
to st. Petersburg and has had his IA
tai revenge. The drama has moved on
to its grim climax with an unrelenting
persistence that fascinates the Slav
Imagination.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
WORKMAN BEARS BIG
COMRADE FROM FLAMES

PORT HURON, Mich. Aug. L.
Climbing a ladder to dizzy height,
Tom Robinson. an employe OF the
Grand Trunk locomotive shops. re-
ceived the plaudits of 100 fellow work.
men. when he saved VIM. Whitcomb.
a co-laborer, from a terrible fate.
Fire broke out on top OF the tank
and Whitcomb hastily assembled 40.
foot ladder In an effort to put out the
blaze before the arrival Of the fire
department. When he arrived at the
top of the tank. the heat was 30 In.
tense and the fumes were so thick that
they stifled him and In a moment he
tainted.
But Robinson was right on hand to
aid him. He was few feet behind
Whitcomb and he seized the latter the
moment he began to show signs OF
fainting.
Undismayed by the fact that Whit
comb Is a burly 200-pounder, he lifted
him to HIS back and started on his
ardous descent to the foot OF the lad
der. Once or twice he slipped, but
each time regained his footing. and
finally reached the ground.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
SHEA WOULD EFFECT
TEAMSTER MERGER

ST. LOUIS. Aug. IAN effort to
adopt a strong antl-injunction resolu-
ton will be made by 200 delegates,
representing $4,000 teamsters. here to
attend the convention OF the United
Transfers of America. which Will
open Monday. An effort will also be
made to consolidate the two branches
of the order which split following the
Chicago strike and convention OF
1906.
c. p. Shea, head of the radical
branch. the Federation OF American
Transfers. Is understood to have ex
pressed a wish that the two factions
be combined. With this end In view
he called the federation convention
for Detroit. Mich. the same date thai
the United Transfers will convene ir
st. Louis. John Sheridan. general
president. of New York, Is certain o.
reelection.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
ExcelIent Health Advice,

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Dawson, OF No. 379 Gift
ford Ave, San Jose CAL, says. THE
worth OF Electric Bitters as general
family remedy. for headache. bilious.
ness and torpor Of the liver and bowels
is so pronounced that | am prompted
to say word in tie favor. for the
benefit OF those seeking relief from
such Affections. There Is more health
for the digestive organs In bottle OF
Electric Bitters than in any other rem
edy know Of" Sold under guarantee
at e. c. Kinsels Central Drug Co,
Gray q Worcester, drug stores.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
Memorial to Castelar,.

Writing from Madrid a tourist says
in Munich paper: "A new object OF
art and beauty has been added to the
city. II is the memorial TO CASTELAR,,
one OF the masterpieces OF the great
Beulliures. II shows the little form
OF the great orator standing at his
place in the legislative hall, with right
hand raised on high, the attitude he
often assumed while delivering force
full sentence. At his left, listening In.
tently, stants a beautiful female AZ.
ure, typifying Spain. Demosthenes
and Cicero have also come to hear him
speak. and two other figures repre-.
senting the army and the students
also look with interest toward tho
central figure. On one side OF the
monument is a relief showing Caste.
lars activity In the movement against
slavery in the Spanish colonies, and
over all there are three gracefully
entwined female figures representing
Liberty. Equality and Fraternity"
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
NEW IRISH UNIVERSITIES
BILL PASSES COMMONS

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Irish Uni
versity bill was passed in the house
of commons today by 207 votes to Is,
amid loud cheering, in which the Ma
tionalists took the lead.
The central idea OF the measure Is
to found, by royal charter, two new
universities In Ireland, with headquar-
tiers at Dublin and Belfast. Dublin
university is TO be composed OF three
constituted branches, two OF which,
Cork and Galway. already exist. The
third. New College, will be founded In
Dublin.
The present Queens college at Bel
fast is to constitute the proposed new
Northern university.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
Find GIRLS BODY.

MUSHROOM, Mich. Aug. 1.-The
body OF Miss Esther Nelson, who was
drowned In Muskegon lake Sunday,
was found floating In the water. yes
terday. There was a severe electrical
and rain storm in the night, and IL
IS thought that this brought the body
10 the surface.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
WADE ELLIS MAY HAVE
JOB WITH BONAPARTE

CINCINNATI. Aug. Wade II. FL
lis. encouragement of Ohio. has been
offered the position of first assistant
attorney general OF the United States
II was semi-authoritatively stated
here. Mr.. Ellis has asked for short
time to consider the appointment. Mr..
Ellis has been on the verge Of ner.
yous breakdown.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
A Customary Tribute to Greatness.

YES" said the eminent statesman,
Il think | will enjoy several years of
freedom from political care
What will you do with all that
timer"
We'll. for one thing, I think I'd ike
TO 60 around the country and have
look at the children who have been
named after me. Washington Star.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
In Society

Mr. and Mrs. Frederic s. Isham are
In Pekin. China.
William r. Croul and son will sail
Aug. 3 for Carlsbad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram c. Whitney
left Thursday for a trip to Mackinaw
and Georgian Bay.
Mr.. and John Battice Ford leave the
the eastern summer resorts in their
touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward verLinder, OF
No. I'll Leland-ave., leave Sunday for
a weeks outing at Cedar Point, New
Haven and other resorts.
Sanborn r. McGraw has issued In.
vitations for large dancing party to
be given in the Detroit Boat club
Wednesday evening. Aug 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Turner leave
Saturday for Huron Mountain. where
they will be the guests of Mrs. Tur-
ner's parents. DR.. and Mrs. Ernest T.
Tappey.
Mrs. Z. G. John, OF No. 359 Ians-
ing-ave. entertained some 80 young
ladies Thursday evening in honor OF
her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Karr, OF
Wfnona, and the Misses Nellie and
Phyllis Hughes OF Pittsburg. Pa.
The Country club will entertain its
members with the pastoral plays, AS
You Like It," and Twelfth Night"
presented by the Coburn Players on
the lawn Monday and Tuesday even
ings. The arrangements have been
made by Franklin Walker, the presi-
dent of the club.
A. concert will be given on the
moonlight excursion on the steamer
Columbia. Aug 10. for the benefit OF
the East Side Settlement. The pro.
gram follows: David Duggan, BE
douin Song" Schneider: Mrs. Char.
les Parker, Gould l." Tolstoi; Mrs.
Grace Gray Brown, Carmen" VIII.
son; Allan Wallace. Because" God
ard. Llewellyn Remick will act as
accompanist.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
In Loco! PLAYHOUSES

secured by the public as TO other the
atrical performances. A picturesque
spot on the grounds has been selected
for the performances with a group Of
trees TO give the desired background.
There viii be no stage erected. but In
stead the seats will be elevated. They
Will be arranged in tiers with row
OF boxes in front. Calcium lights Will
The cast is made up of some of the
best Shakespearean players In this
country, since owing to the general iu-
activity OF theatricals In New York city
during the months of July and August,
Mr.. Coburn Is enabled to enlist the SER
vices OF the most artistic opponents OF
the Shakespearean drama. thereby Civ
ing the Country clubs OF the entire
country an opportunity to witness
these beautiful pastorals as presented
by company OF the highest order. II
tx a form OF entertainment that is very
appropriate for the place and season.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
At THE CoMIaUE.
BROADWAY AVENUE.

The Comique theater, of Broadway.
has secured good list OF acts for the
coming week. There VIII be bill or
varied attractions. plenty of singing.
dancing and good acting. The head
liner Is Bence & Gordon. featuring their
own original copyrighted comedy skit.
"Bob's Visit" refined and unique act
Just completed and the first time shown
here. Williams a. Healy a pair OF
burnt cork comedians who deal In sing
Ing. talking, dancing and acrobatic
guaranteed sensation; Marie Morella,
the lady and the educated dog, who
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

does everything. but talk. For intelli-
gence the dog seeris uueqnaled.
Pictorial ballads that have been un-
equalcd from the opening OF the house
OF sony b. Lillian Knox and Ar
thur Ffest Tho usual amount OF $4,000
feet OF moving pictures, all new and Sc
lect. Tho children seem to enjoy the
Comique more and more "a they in
crease In number each week.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
Extremea.

Nodd--I came home late the other
night and got in the wrong house.
Todd-lWhat happened7
THE lady was very nice. Treated
me like a human being and sent word
to my wife that she would like to
keep me in exchange Tor her hus-
band"
What was the matter with him.
"One OF the kind who stays home
all the time and bores every one to
death. From Life.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
lite Variety.

"That Is a tall sort OF dogs comb
you have. Why so high?"
Because II is a skye scraper."---
Baltimore American.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

II is the tea grown on the hIllsidek
OF the world-famous Nuwara Eliya
district in Ceylon. used in "Salada"
Tea that gives It that rich. uniform
delicious favor.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

TEMPLE.
The picture in this article Is that OF
Nellie Donegan. the champion roller
skater OF America. VINO with Earle
Reynolds, was the strongest feature
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
AMUsE N ENTS.


Daily. s:ts a. IN. and .. m; extra
steamer Sat afternoon. 1850; Sundays
s:15 q. m, y. m. Fare. round trip IS
cents; children. f5 cents Zickers Or
chestra, ie pieces. Music on both trips
Buffet lunch. Cafe at park. Wharf
foot OF Bates street. NO LiQUOR PER-
MfrTED. Columbia Moonlight, Tues-
day and Friday, $50. Columbia Lake
Ride. Sunday Evening, $50.
The right to refuse any person per-
mission to boats or park - reserved
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01
Outdoor Presenfation Of shakespeare
mn Drama.

The chief social event OF next week
AS You Like IT, on Monday evening
and Twelfth Might" on Tuesday ever
ing by The Coburn Shakespearean
Players at the Country club grounds.
The rules OF the club are suspended
for this occasion. and tickets may be
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

Sanborn T. McGraw has issued In.
vitations for large dancing party to
be given in the Detroit Boat club
Wednesday evening. Aug. 8.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

Mr., and John Battice Ford leave the
coming week for four weeks trip to
the eastern summer resorts in their
touring car.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward VerLinder, OF
No. III Leland-ave., leave Sunday for
a weeks outing at Cedar Point, New
Haven and other resorts.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic s. Isham are
In Pekin. China.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram c. Whitney
left Thursday for trip to Mackinaw
and Georgian Bay.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. James Turner leave
Saturday for Huron Mountain, where
they will be the guests of Mrs. Tur-
ner's parents, DR.. and Mrs. Ernest T.
Tappey.
Evening star., 1908-02-02

Edith Giiroy. Lilly Gilchrist. Alice and
Rebecca Atwei!. Bonsil. Pearl Sanders.
Kate Schrieder: Brown, Mary Chambers.
Mertins Atwell. Messrs. Arthur Whitman.
Frank E. Leimbach. N. 8. Wilkerson. w.
]. Fraile, Fred Thompson. George Ar
Harry Ransdell. Cleveland Coates. Wash
Sanders. James Stacklin and Roy White.
Mrs. Edwin w. Higgins. wife of Rep
be at home for the last time this season
Tuesday from 3 to 6 o'clock at the Port
land.
Mrs j. L. Loose arrived yesterday from
her home in the west to make visit to
Miss Helen Cannon.
Representative and Mrs. Weekes gave
q large dinner last night.
charming dance and supper to its friends
Friday evening at the hall OF the Lewis
building.
Mrs. Herman r. Howenstein will be at
home Monday. February II.
Mrs. George W. Smith. widow or the
late representative from Illinois. Is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. CarI-Smith at
1739 18th street.
Mrs. T. Oliver Varnell and Mrs. Malcom
Kenneth varneii OF 1920 Vermont avenue
have cards out for tea Thursday, Feb
ruary 9.
Mrs. Augustus P. crenshaw and Miss
Crenshaw will not be at home February
4. but will be February IL. a.
very pleasant surprise party was ten
Continued on Third Page.l
Evening star., 1908-02-02
SOCIETY.

Continued from First Page.)
Palmer. returned lately from three
weeks trip to Mexico in their private
car. Potter Palmer. who is in the west,
is expected home the latter part of this
month or the first OF next. Mrs. Potter
Palmer sailed Thursday for Europe.
Mrs Ellis Logan, 1858 Irving street
northwest will be at home informally
Friday. February I. 3 to 6, assisted by
Mrs. Julian C. Dowell, Mrs. George f.
Tower. Mrs. Charles NJ. Pepper, Mrs.
worth. Mrs. Francis A. ST. Clair, Mrs.
George w. Prince. Mrs. Pleasant T.
Chapman, Miss Marian Chapman and
Miss Norita Rose Pepper.
Nine. Marie Won Unschuld- Lazard will
not be at home today.
Mrs. Anna R. Hoff entertained the
Friday Embroidery CIRCLE Friday Among
those present were: Mrs. John Suits.
| Mrs. Fred Volland, Mrs. Anna Haislip,
Mrs. Anna Dykeman, Mrs. Robert Hais-
lip and Mrs. A. r. Hoff.
Mrs. Timothy Thomas Ansberry. wife
of Representative Ansberry of Ohio, will
not receive until Tuesday, February 1S,
at the Cairo.
Mrs. George H. Shehan. 1873 18th street
Mrs. James l.. Pugh of Baltimore.
Mrs. Charles NJ Pepper was the hostess
Al tea at her home in U street last
Thursday afternoon from 3 to O'Clock.
Assisting the hostess in receiving were
Mrs. Ellis Logan, Mrs. Redwood Vande-
grift, Miss Jourgson of Brooklyn, Miss
Cummings and Miss Norita r. Pepper.
Capt. and Mrs. Henry 8. Hurter of 1417
Belmont street announce the engagement
Of their daughter. Wiihelmina Caro- inc
schurmeier. to Mr.. Harry ]. Price OF Price
HE, Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Schurmeier is
very charming girl. recent debutante
and has travelled extensively. Mr.. Price
Is prominent In business circles of Gin
cinnati and is a member of several of the
the elimination of a seashore romance of
three summers ago. The wedding will
occur in the early part of June.
Mrs. NJ. I. Weller and Mrs. Charles o.
Mccarthy OF zOS Seward square will be at
home Monday, February "a. the only time
this season.
Mrs. George W. Cissel will be at home
Wednesdays. February 5 and L. at her
residence. 1000 T street. Mrs. Cissel will
have her daughter, Mrs. John H. Roche of
Baltimore. with her.
Mrs. H. Edwin r. Kondruo will be at
ruary.
Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Calder and Mrs
Fairchiid. wives of New York representa-
t!ves, will receive at the New Willard
Tuesday, February 4.
Miss Elizabeth Hall of New York. who
Is visiting her friend. Miss Gertrude john
son Of 222 12th street southeast. enter
tained few friends Thursday evening
After a selection OF vocal and instrument
tai music refreshments were served. Miss
Hall will leave Washington Wednesday.
Mrs. Marcus j. Wright left yesterday for
Cuba to visit her son, Capt John W.
Wright 18th Infantry, who is stationed in
Havana.
Mrs A. ]. Barchfeld, assisted by her
daughter and house guest Miss Adler of
Pittsburg. will receive a. her home In the
Connecticut Tuesday. February 4, from
3 until q o'clock.
Mrs. william H. Sholes will be at home
the first and second Mondays in Febru-
Evening star., 1908-02-02

bedding 1t for q time In fuiler's earth
moistened with alcohol or water.
Petroleum ether is also a good discover
Of oil and grease spots. II the grease OF
oil has penetrated far into the stone II
Is useless to attempt to remove 1t. as II
Sometimes the change in color results
from a natural cause, and hence this
beautiful gem cannot be guaranteed, al
though the owners of the American mines
always replace any stones that change
color within six months.
In a coronation chair In the Kremlin
In Moscow. are several old turquoises
some OF which possess o beautiful shnde
of blue, while others have turned to
green"
Evening star., 1908-02-02
Restoring Turquoisss.
rom the New York Sun.

From tie New IoIk Gun.
There Is need Of sure method OF re-
storing to turquoises their original color, .
said a gem expert. '"TuFQuoises are said
to become green by age. but II ID more
probable that the green color Is due to
grease which accumulates on them.
They are very porous and are readily
impresnated by liquids. When green
spots appear and they have not pene-
trated far Into the stone. the color can
sometimes be restored by allowing the
turquoise to remain in a solution OF equal
parts Of alcohol and ammonia, Or en-