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Arizona republican., 1908-06-26
ENLARGED BOUNDARIES
 NEW YORK'S DEMAND
Proposal to Extend Metropolitan Linn its to. fnciude- Additional Territory Would Bring City Near 5,oooo0o Mark

New York, June 20.-Special corres- pondences of The Republican-Now it is proposed to change Greater New York into Greastest New York by a further extensions of the city's linn it's Tn the ten years since the or ganization of the greater city it's pop ulation has grown so rapidly that it has overflowed the limits then creat- ed. Much of this increase has grne into New Jersey and has built up an almost solid urban community in the northeastern part of that state, eX- tending for a distance of from fifteen to twenty miles from the Manhattan shores. These cities have a pODula- tion of a million and a quarter CT more and commercially form part of Greater New York although terri toriaHy of course they cannot be added to it on account of the conflict of state boundaries. To the north
 ward however, there is no such diffi
 cuity as this and this is the direction in .,vllich the city has been growing nest rapidly. Ten years ago. when tl-e city was enlarged to its present boundaries the northern part which forms Bronx Borough had a popula- tion of only 100000 and contained great stretches of undeveloped land
 This has been built up very rapidly and now has more than 100000 inhab- itants. Adjoining New York's north ,ern line the cities of Yonkers MourJ Vernon. and New Rochelle have been growing at a tremendous rate and it is now proposed to include these and the intervening sections of Westchcst- CT county in the city, adding a quarter of a million to its population and bringing the total up to more than 4.500,000 with a prospect of reaching the 5.000.60O mark by 1910. The sub ject is being agitated particularly by representatives of Bronx Borough who declare that the Brooklyn and Queens section of the city are favored in puD- lie improvements at their expense
 Consequently they want to add 70 their voting strength on the city boards by the creation Of Eew borough This addition, if maIa, if made, would increase the area of the greater city to nearly 400 square miles, but would leave it still only three -fifths the size of metropolitan
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

New York Is again excited over the dwindling of it's export grain trade. The cause of the latest agitation is the withdrawal of five of the great freighters of the White Star Line. The commercial interests realize that it is inevitable that much of the grain which formerly passed through this port on it's way to Europe will con- tinue to take it's course marketward via Gulf ports on account of the ad- vantage in location which the latter enjoy What arouses ire in connection with the present incident is the fact that the grain diverted from this ship ping point is going out through Mon treal and that some of the steamers withdrawn from here may be put on the Montreal service. The railroad differentials which make grain cost twO-and-a-half cents a bushel more in New York than at the Canadian pert are blamed for this situation. In view of the. fact that the question was fought out before the Interstate com merce commission two or three years ago and resulted in a decision adverse to New York and Boston it is doubtful if anything can be done, but an at tempt probably will be made to secure some concession from the railroads.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26
Vacation In Europe Hints for the Inexperienced

shirt. Have the cabin steward brush your lighter suit and fold 1t away In your steamer trunk. Ask him whether on that steamer the men usually dress for dinner, and if not then leave out your blue serge coat and vest to change into for that meal. You can change back into your trayeling suit after dinner.
 The deck steward will approach you the first morning, if he has not seen you the previous evening" regarding a deck chair. These are hired for the voyage at SIPS. You pay the money at once to the deck steward. who gives you receipt and also puts your name on a card on the back of the chair. You can instruct him as to where you would like to have that chair placed. A good many people do not get a deck chair at all. If you have a friend aboard 1t is a good plan to get one char
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

It isn't often that importers oyer the country from abroad and on which they pay customs duties. In fact the vigilance of inspectors is devoted wholly to preventing undervaluation. A practice has been brought to light this week, however, in which cer- value the articles that they bring into tain importations are deliberately in ventoried at figure far above their real value in spite of the additional duty imposed. This is' in the impor- tation of foreign pictures and is a new phase of the bogus art scandal in which Uncle Sam is involved as an innocent accomplice The inventor of an alleged "old master" which costs as much as fifty or seventy-fiv dol lars when purchased of some unknown Europe artist has the invoice made out to show valuation of $3000 or $5,000 or whatever figure he may select. He pays a duty of twenty percent on this estimate and then shows his receipt to the unsuspecting customer whose bank account is larger than his knowledge of art. Such proof of worth is ac- cepted as conclusive and the dealer has no difficulty in making four hun dred percent profit on his small in vestment plus as much as he can in- duce his victim to pay. The game is said to have been worked successfully on number of guileless millionaires who flatter themselves that they are familiar with most forms of sharp dealing.
 LONGACRE.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

One effect of the currency law pas sed at the recent session of congress has been to make one of the strongest banks in the country decline govern ment deposits and return those that it has on bond. This is the famous Chemical bank of this city The req son for this action is not hostility to the new law, but the fact that it re- quires banks to pay interest on gov ernment deposits. The Chemical pays no interest to depositOrs and it argued that to make an exception of Uncle Sam would be an unfair discrimina- tion against its other customers. The Chemical bank is one of New York's institutions in the same sense as the Brooklyn bridge or Central park and its atmosphere in spite of the new building which it recently erected, is much more like that Of an old world establishment than like the typical hustling American banking house. It will not accept deposits indiscrimi- nately and to induce it to take on a new deposition is like obtaining mem bership in one of the city's exclusive clubs. The sole concession it has ever been known to make is to furnish desk room to it's star depositor, Hetty Green. who is reputed to carry the largest cash balance of any depositor in the country, running up to four or five millions, and who makes her headquarters at the bank, thereby saving office rent
 The case of Brian Boru threatens to become historic in the legal an- nals Of the country. The Brian Boru referred to is not the celebrated Irish hero, but a terrier of the same na- tionality belonging to Borough Presi- dent Bird S. COler of Brooklyn. who was formerly comptroller of New York and later the democratic candidate for goverlior. In an evil moment Brian Boru wandered from home and fell into the hands of one of the dog catchers employed by the s. P. c. A. MT. Coler, whose actions do not belie his peculiar first name hastened to the rescue of his pet only to be in- formed that he must pay a fine of 8 and a tax of s2 or else see the re- doubtable Brian go the way of many another less highly pedigreed canine into the gas tank. MT. Coler who loves a fight as well as his terrier does had no other battle on his hands
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

to the re- election of Governor Campbell and R. R. Williams has begun an ac- tive campaign against the present in- cumbeht. The business interests of Texas are thoroughly aroused to the necessity of preventing radical legis!a- ton hostile to the best interests of the state, and the indications are that the next legislature of Texas will be the most conservative that has met in re- cent years.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

This cottage has all the advantages of the bungalow fin its exterior treatment. with the added advantage of fgll. square rooms in the second story The roof s.opes toward the front and rear. with broad gables on each side. fn.saed 1R half timher and cement. ard has broad gable dOrme: e:s with ample windows lighting the second-story rooms from front to rear
 The hroSd. aIgp.e piaZz.l across the front
 covered by the main roof. extends aruunI
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

London. While there are many people who hold that New York is already su large as to be an unwieldly municipa ity it seems to be inevitable that it's limits will soon be extended to take in considerable addition of territory up the Hudson and along Long Island Sound
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT FOUNTAINS PAVILION, COR NER THIRD AND WASHINGTON

STHEETS.-AII Visitors from Tempe and Mesa and other localities coming to Phoenix on the 4th are invited to our dancing pavilion. There will be delicious lunch served during the day from a. m. to 2 a. H., and place for the visitors to enjoy themselves There will. be a fine orchestra for dancing
 all day and night. Our gymnasium
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

If third of the concentration that people brought to bear on She quest or pleasure were given to the eiucidati0n 0f the problems Of life the world would arrive sooner at its ultimate utO9ian development.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

vanished. the floors in hard pine or fir.
 red roof with light cream tints for the trimmings and a slightly darker shade for the body will make very handsome color effect. The size of the house Is 2s feet in width by 3s feet In depth. ln- ciudi3g the piazza. Tie shape of the house rdahts Itself wei fo ely lot. hrt loiii;S riutl.y wei In tEe county. 'fLc.r alr th-i,e aetlrnoih> nn ts~ S,,c'.ad tio,,r raf otr sgd tre
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

will furnish much fun for people who desire to use their strength. We will carry line of fireworks in connection with our department of Edison and Victor phonographs and records. Don't forget Fountains Pavilion. Ice-cold drinks.
 When the evenings are cool
 And you boys begin to call Take her Donofrio's cactus candy
 And you're sure 10 be it all
Arizona republican., 1908-06-26

on the side. aGorling large floor surface. and Is designed 10 be screened in. The side portion miglI; be enclosed with glass during the winter. making q beautiful sun room It Is estimated that this Mouse enn le built. exclusive of heating aud pln ailiing, for s2,Si0.
 Tn" llrce living room orcup!rs the front of the l'ese and is eTterel dire.-tly fron the p1r,ii: iH cold C isnateS Ve>tif bn w"uid 4s1 i-se-iu rad. The h1esc i; iuisheIl ttsrarsavut in pines si;;ln'd and
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
Shl Hosiery War in the Postofice
CauSed.by Won1en's Fear of Nice

The mice problem at the Postonice
Department having been soived-by the
officials refusing 70 buy the traps de-
manded by the women clerks In the
rural delivery division-there are
now two factions among the high on
Gals contending over what shall be
adopted a the regulation hosiery OF
the depart anent.
Postmaster General Meyer holds 70
violet hosiery, in which he is supported
by a small but respectable minority
Richard p. Covert. chief OF the division
OF supplies.
The other faction, led by Fourth As
sistant Postmaster General 2. V. De-
Graw and Chief Clerk Charles A Con-
rard. Folds that white hosiery Is the
only proper thing 20 wear In warm
weather
Chief Clerk COnrard led of with the
white hosiery in opposition TO the fash
ion set by his chief Quickly he was
followed by MI DeGraw. who put Mrs
DeGraW TO work at once hunting up
some white hosiery left over from last
year, and although but one pair could
be found, Mt DeGraw did not hest
tate to align himself with his former
chief clerk, Mr.. Conrard
appointment Clerk Paul joined the
ranks OF the whites" and other OFF,
Gals have lined up on the one side
or the other.
Private Secretary John A Holmes,
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
DOG A NEW CURE
FOR RHEUMATISM

CENTRAL CITY. Neb.. June 37.-Mrs.
o. S. Nelson. Of this city. was cured Of
a severe case of rheumatism recently
in a peculiar manner.
She had been so badly affected with
this ailment in one OF her arms that she
could not sleep. and was greatly dis
tressed. After trying various remedies
and applying various liniments she had
about given up hope of being cured
when relief came TO her in an unex-
Pected manner.
She had a little dog which some times
slept by ner side on the bed. and she
found that the pain was greatly lessen
ed by resting her arm against the dogs
body. She persisted in this, and noticed
that the pain grew constantly less
Eventually the rheumatism LEFT her
arm completely and appeared TO 20 in
TO the body Of the dog. as It became iii
and seemed 70 suffer great pain and
was finally killed to relieve il of it's
misery.
Mrs Nelson believes that the rheJi-
matism went from her arm to the dog.
and gives the little animal the credit
for curing her Of her aiiment
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
More Departments Close
For Holiday at Noon
Six Thousand Clerks Benefit by Order, But There Are
Many Who Are Dissatisfied at Not Be
ing Included.

Great is the envy which is abroad IN
some of the departments as a result Of
the manner in which President Roose-
velt's order for Saturday half-hoidays
Is being construed TOdaS' more than
GOO clerks jcined in the hai-hOliday en-
ioyment with those who began their
respite from Saturday tOiling last week
More than double that number. how
ever. were compelled TO remain at Work
for the regulation number Of hours, and
among many Of these there is COM
plant because the order is not being
interpreted literally
The Departments OF Commerce and
Labor. Treasury, Justice, and Agr1cui-
ture ceased their Saturday labors al
noon q. week ago. and today by special
orders 1000 clerks In the Interior De
partment. 1900 in the Postofice, ana
about ], 500 employees of the District had
The afternoon TO themselves, while the
employees in the Navy. Bureau or En-
craving. Government Printing Office,
state Department. and at the Navy
Yard were compelled 10 remain at work
A strict Interpretation CT the Presi-
dRut's, order means that the Saturday
balf-hondays will not begin until July
IL The first Saturday in July falls on
the Fourth, and the department en-
Moves would have had that day anyway
regardless Of executive orders
Following the order Of the President
10 close certain OF the Federal build
fngs at the noon hour. the Commissioners
decided TO begin the half-hohday sea-
son earlier and TO bring it TO close
the third Saturday IN September.
Many OF the District employees are
deferring their vacation until after July
4 in order TO attend the ceremonies in
cidentaI TO the opening Of the new MI
nicfpal Building. They are. In q sense,
20 be guests on that occasion. the ar
rangements having been left in the
hands Of a citizens committee.
Under a peculiar arrangement the per
diem employees are not given thirty days
annual leave. as are those on the annual
rolls. Congress has decreed that SN
days shall be divided among the form
er. The vacation allotment Is left Csu-
ally 20 a committee appointed by the
Commissioners. and those employees who
have the longest term Of service 10 their
credit are given the longest leaves 81
absence. Many OF them are so for
tUnate as TO receive the full thirty days.
The vacations OF the per diem emyiOyes
begin July l.
The Commissioners now have under
consideration the request OF the en-
ployes of the District Pumping Sta
ton that they be given Saturday half
holidays A similar request was made
last year. but was denied on the ground
that machinists and those OF a similar
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
DAVIS FOR STOVALL?

CLEVELAND. June 27.-It is reported
here on good authority that a deal is
on between the Cleveland and Athletic
clubs which, II COnsummated. will startle
the baseball world Cleveland is said
20 have offered First-Daseman StovaIl
for Capt. Harry Davis Of the Athletics
and IL is believed that Connie Mack Is
seriously considering the trade Davis.
L Is said, has been held responsible for
the recent slump Of the Athletics. be
cause he has created dissension araong
some Of the players, VINO did not like
the way they were being called 70 task
by their captain
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
MISSING SOLDIER
FOUNDIIN RIVER
Pine Camp Tragedy Revealed By
DecomPosed Body-WOund
Behind Ear.

WATERFOWL, y. Y. June 27--The
only tragedy OF Pine Camp came to
light yesterday when the bouy OF Priv
ate Wardron Russell. Company X.
g'wenty-fourth Infantry. a member Of
the machine gun detail was found
floating in Black river near Great Bend.
and about two miles from camp head
quarters.
The body was In such a state Of de-
composition that Coroner Pierce. who
went from here and viewed IL did not
decide whether the death had been
violent There was a mark behind the
left ear, and one over the left eye. The
skull was not fractured. The body
was taken by mule train to Sackett' 3
HarbOr
Russell who Rae twenty-five years OF
age and a strapping six-footer, enlisted
IN the Twenty-fourth Infantry in Jan
uary. 1896. at Manila, and returned TO
Madison Barracks with the regiment on
its assignment to that post. He was a
native Of Lincoln, Neb. He was re-
ported missing from his company Sur
day. and at each roIIcaIi since he was
recorded as absent without leave. He
IS said to have been last seen on Sun
day at Great Bend in company with a
II ember Of his company and others.
The reginlental officers and the coun-
ty officials are looking for another
member Of Company II. Charles Gilbert.
whose arrest has been ordered Gilbert
has beeu missing since Sunday.
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
SECRETARY PIERCE
SHOWS GRATITUDE

Frank Pierce. Acting Secretary Of the
Department OF the Interior. has a
proper appreciation Of the work being
done by the three thousand clerks Of
the department, and the clerks have a
high regard for the consideration Of the
man who is running things during the
absence OF Secretary Garfield IN Hawaii
It IS all explained in an order issued
Dy Mr.. Pierce. as follows:
During the months OF July, August
and September, the Department OF the
Interior VIII be closed at 1890 O'Clock on
Saturday afternoons, as in previous
years As a mark OF hearty apprecia-
ton for the cooperation which has pre-
vailed, and the efficient services rem
dsred by the employees Of the depart
mcnt, Il is ordered that the employees be
given an additional Saturday afternoon
or to begi1 June p.
FRANK PIERCE.
Acting Secretary"
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
TROUSERS FOR TAFT
FROM TEXAS ANGORA
" Admiral Togo" Furnishes Finest
Mohair to Be Worn On Inau-
nr1rnA.nr, Do,r
guration Day.

GALVESTON. June Elf Secretary
or War Taft is elected President he viii
wear at his inauguration a pair Of mo-
nair trousers cur from cloth made OF
wool from Admiral Togo" q Texas
AnEora goat.
Republican friends of the candidate
for President presented him with the
trousers, with the request that ne wear
them at his inauguration The Secre-
tery has replied that he expects TO be
elected and viii wear the trousers on
ldarch 4.
Admiral Togo" is a pedigreed An
cora, and this spring yielded ten pounds
Of the finest mOhatr, said 10 De the
largest six months clip on record A
Philadelphia firm manufactured the
cloth. and the trousers were made by
Secretary Taft's tailor. The goat Is
owned by Frank Landrum, OF Uvalde
county.
The Washington times., 1908-06-27

who would like 10 join the white hos
leTy brigade, refratns from doing 50
through loyalty 10 his chief. while Dis
bursting Clerk Mooney likewise remains
on the fence.
William r Spilman. chief OF the divI-
sion OF rural delivery. who failed 10
satisfactorily dispose OF the mice prOpO-
SiuOn, was one of the first TO enlist
under the banner of his chief Mr.. De-
Graw. and he is considered one OF the
handso1nesf men in the department IA
hts white raiment
The contest has been good narured
though spirited. UP to the present time.
but there IS some apprehension as 10
the final outcome II the Postmaster
General should be pressed too hard.
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
Library of Congress
Excuses Clerks at Noon

The Library OF Congress viii not be
closed until $50 o'clock today. though
all those employees who could be spared
were excused at 1890 upon application
TO the chief Of their respective divi-
sions. This applied TO all divisions in
GLIDING the copyright Office.
Allen R Boyd issued an order cover
ing this point today. He did not start
the hslf-hOliday- because he had re-
Ceived no executive order on the s.b-
jeCt. since the one making SATURDAY. a
half-hOllday during July, August, and
September. He did not wish to change
or amend this. but TO keep IN line as
much as possible with the other de-
partments he directed that those en-
ployes who could be spared be eX-
Cused
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
BRYAN'S PROPERTY
is WORTH S84, 500
He and Wife Own 1877 Acres of
Real Estate and Lincoln
HOr1n
Home.

LINCOLN, Neb-, June 1.-THE taxa
bic property belonging TO MI and Mrs
w. J. Bryan, real and personal, has
been listed with the assessor a. a TO-
tai valuation OF So. 500.
The returns show Mrs. Bryan owns
fifty acres Of real estate and Colonel
Bryan eighty-seven acres. a total OF
157 acres This Is valued at S29. us.
The residence IS returned at 81. 900.
the CommOner at valuation OF $19. 900,
and the personal property not men
toned al S12JOO.
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
White House Employees
Cant Enjoy Holidays

Clerks at the White House are not
participating in the pleasures Of the
Saturday half holiday When President
Roosevelt went TO oyster Bay. ne took
seven clerks with him, materially de-
creasing the usual force employed in
the Executive Offices for the transac-
ton Of routine business.
In addition 10 this, several Of the
clerks are on their annual leave or alb
sence, and in order that az may get
their vacations during the summer. II
has been decided 10 work the same
hours on Saturday as on other days in
the week.
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
FALLS TO DEATH
WHILE SLEEPING

NEW YORK, June 27.-Having prob
ably plunged to death in her sleep. the
body Of Mildred Makepeace. seven
year-old. was found by her mother ter
ribly crushed at the foot of the air
shaft at their home. Is Manhattan avg
nue., early today.
Inc child had fallen five stories from
her bed room window during the night
A physician said death was fnstantane-
Gus. The coroner gave permission for
burial without an inquest
The Washington times., 1908-06-27
PRINCESS AMELIE
PUBLISHES BANNS

VIENNA, June z7.-Princess AmeIie,
Of Fuerstenbcrg, and Chauffeur KOcian.
her lover, are here. and the banns for
their marriage have been published
The exact date OF the nuPttals is not
known, but IL is reported today that the
parents of the titled bride-to-be have
become reconciled 20 her match with q
plebian.
The Washington times., 1908-06-27

william H Parker, who, at the time
Of his death was serving his first term
rs a member OF Congress, had many
friends in Washington. Here he worked
for several years, and here he studied
law. His wife was a Washington
woman. Miss Clara & Thomas
He attracted national attention in the
Hast aession OF the House because he
vas the only Republican who signed
the petition circulated by the Demo
Gratis asking the Speaker to allow the
House. ito enact legislation putting wood
pulp and print paper on the free list.
Mr. Parker. who was born AT Keene,
N h, May :, 1857, had a distinguished
record IN the Union army from 1861 10
1850 In 1858 he was graduated in law
from the Columbian, now George Wash
1n8ton, University, and was admitted 10
practice before the District courts. This
he did until he was appointed collector
OF internal revenue for Colorado ter
Tttory by President Grant in 1874.
Subsequently he resigned this position
10 become United States attorney for
Colorado. In July, 1871, he moved 10
South Dakota, and in 1889 was elected
member OF the house OF representa-
tVes of that State