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The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
RITES FOR ]. T. ASHFORD.
Funeral VIII Be Held This After
noon from Residence.

Funeral services for John T. Ashford
who died at his home. COS 3 street south
east. on Sunday night. will be held this
afternoon at the residence. at II O'clock
Interment will be private. in Bethel Gem
etery. Alexandria, Va
Mr.. Ashford was seventy-three years
old. and was born in Alexandra. moving
to Washington in 1861. where he had lived
since. The wife and seven children sur
vive He was a brother OF the late Nah
Ion Ashford and OF Or. Francis A Ash
ford
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
"Lawn King" Ball.
Bearing LaWn MOUerS.

No better Mower can be produced
High. 9-iHch wheels; four revolving
knives; pawl and ratchet patent positive
lock; pawl cast Steel hardened: station
airy knife has Tipped edge. against which
revolving knives shear, making Mower
self-sharpening; well finished hardwood
handle; all wheels finished in red and
blue; knives aluminium and gold.
$4.25 each, Upward.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
Decorated Toilet Sets
for the Summer Home.

Especial attention is invited to
our comprehensive exhibition of
Toilet Sets. complete with covered
slop jar, at
$500 per set.
Other sets from $3.75 each up
ward.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
English China Bread
and Butter Plate Special.

Attention is invited to a lot of
Decorated English Bone China
Bread and Butter Plates, which are
offered at the special price,
25c each.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
Glassware.

A complete line of Summer Cot
tage Glassware, including the high
ly desirable plain Old Colonial pat
terms, which, while inexpensive. are
Of such excellent quality and finish
as to be worthy of a place in the
finest service.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
The New Magnolia
Pattern Cut Glass BOwE.

We invite attention to the 8-inch
Cut Glass Fruit or Salad Bowl, in
the new magnolia pattern, which
is unusually brilliant and well cut,
$500 each.
Attention is also directed to the
Gift Glassware grouped separately,
among which will be found a large
variety of choice pieces.
$2.75, $3.95, and $500 each.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
"CoIonia" Lawn Movers.

The most satisfactory low-priced Mower
obtainable. High grade construction
Throughout; wheels finished in colors,
with gold and aluminium knives.
S22S each. Upward.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement to The Wash
ington Herald and bill viii be sent you at
cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
M0th-fghting
Materials.
DdhEidS.

DahIiaS.
Large Double Dahlias; rooted.
I5c each; for 25c.
Fifth floor.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
Summer Cottage
Dinner Sets.

100-piece English Porcelain
Dinner Sets. in dark or light Go M
blue Old Willowware pattern... VA-'OO
1OO-piece English Porcelain
Dinner Sets, I'm dark blue Togo H12 IL
ReNeNNAA sFssssssssF sFssEFssssssFr
100-piece English Porcelain
f9i BnqsT S8ftsgS tssf; in light blue ofisn $500
wS25P wlS97PbSfiS bisDdP Ppg1 Blue Doulton $1S.75
These sets are also sold in Open Stock
from which you can select Just the pieces
you want without paying for those that
are OF no use 10 you.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
In The SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Oliver Becomes Bride of
Frederick K. Stevens.
NOTED COMPANY AT WEDDING

Guests Include President and Mrs.
Roosevelt, Secretary of War and
Mrs. Taft, other Cabinet Members,
and Members of the Diplomatic
COrps-BeautIfuI Presents Received.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
Grass CdtcherS.

Grass Catchers, made of good quality
canvas; heavy wire frame: complete with
fixtures: adjustable for 10-inch to 16-inch
mowers.
SOC each.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
Chinaware, Glassware,
HOuSefurniShingS,
and Pure Food
For the Summer Cottage.

II SPECIAL effort has been made assemble the best of and
staple merchandise-to eliminate the undesirable ems-and
place before you only those which believe be worthy Of
purchase SO useful esavng and abor-saving
devices constantly being received that feel confident visit
this fifth floor Houseunng Store of will amply repay
time expended
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27
Thin Cup and
Saucer Special.

We offer a lot of thin blue Japa-
nese China Tea Cups and Saucers,
in assorted patterns and in the pop
ular ovide shape, at the special
price,
I5c per cup and saucer.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27

While you think OF Il. telephone your
Want Ad. to The Washington Herald. and
bill viii be sent you at l cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27

Miss Janet Richards Will leave Wash
ington tomorrow for New York and sail
Saturday on the Kroonland for Antwerp.
She will be accompanied by Miss Grams.
They will go at once to Amsterdam,
where Miss Richards will attend. as
The Washington herald., 1908-05-27

switches at Reduced Prices
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
PAYNE TALKS OF TARIFF
Rczision Not To Be Undertaken
Before Extra Session, He Says.

Washington Nov. Representative Serene IL
T,avne of New York. chairman OF the ways ana
Means Committee CT the House. had a long con-
ference with President Roosevelt to-day on Ine
tariff question Mr.. Payne said that tarlH reEls-
ION would not be taken up at the coming session
OF Congress but that extra session for this puF
rose would be called. the date depending entireiy
on the wishes OF MI Taft Just how long 1t VIII
take N mass new tariff law, Mr.. Payne said
would depend on the amount Of debate on the
measure fn the House and Senate. He was OF the
ouiuon that the ext session would be called about
March To- and that 1t might be able to pass a
tariff bill by the middle Of July
The Committee Ways and Means FOR two
years he said has had man working on a list
Of imports and coaIing the decisions Of the courts
and boards Of appraisers on the present tariff bill
This information Is in the hands OF the print
ers and viii z valuable aid to Congress when 1t
takes up tariff revision.
Nj Payne Immediately began arrangements for
The hearings TO be given by the Ways and Means
Committee. A large room has been assigned for
that purpose IN the House office building The
hearings viii begin next Tuesday and continue al
most until the opening Of Congress on the first
Monday il December. The first subject to receive
attention viii be oils. paints and chemicals, and
Mr.. Payne said that applications had been received
from number Ct persons who desire to be heard
or those schedules. He had R0 information TO
what change might be Undertaken in them.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
GOVERNOR SERENADED
CALLS ELECTION TONIC.
Declares Mr. Tafts Utterances Haze
Stimulated Honest Enterprises.

Albany, Nov. TN the harins light OF scores oi
torches borne by members Of the Young Men t.o
publican Club. OF this city, who msrcheo 10 tie
Executive Mansion tonight to ssrenade MIN. Hof
eruor Hughes delivered brief address in which ne
declared that the election Of William Howard Ia.
to the Presidency q tonic to tbs country Ano
that siready his uttersnces sinos MS elecuoh AaN
strengthened the public confidence and given suind
lus to honest enterprise.
The snacious lawn In front Of the Executive Man
sion was crowded with Alhanans who had gathered
to Join the serenade when the club In attrscu'e
white uniforms and carrying colored lanterns anU
torches. marched up the driveway heaoe" " :"
tard playing Hail TO the Chief''
As the Governor and Mrs. Hughes stepped on the
porch they were greeted with 6 hearty cheer. WHICH
was followed by three more as the Governor "aS
introduced by Edward Easton, trr president OF 'he
club When the applause had died away. Governor
Hughes said
Fellow Republicans: thank you for this ex-
as members Of the Young Mems Republican Club
and upon The happy results Of your a5Grs In IT the
PTesidenteeet william H9ward Tsft 5 h, eommena on5fTy
Thioh vi cI decisVey s espGessed ITSELF upon Election
Day, and his frst utterances since the election
stimulus to honest enterprises His election Is a
Victory has its Obligations. as well as its salts
factions, And in nation and in state the Repupn
can pay mas @ Hssks cannot suooeed
as we subordinate all other considerations to the
common welfare. Jet renew our efforts for the
public good and let seek In wholesome cooper
alton to reflect credit upon the great party whose
traditions snd records we prize. by doing aI In
our power to promote the public interests.
thank you and wish you all Godspeed.
The Governors reference to Mr. Taft brought an
other round OF cheers. and the crowd gave vent to
further enthusiasm when he had finished. The
serenaders then proceeded TO the City Hall, where
they greeted Mayor Charles H Gaus, State Con-
troller-eect: Congressman George n. Southwtck.
State Senator William J. Grattan and the other
county oficers-elect. who made brief remarks.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
Mr.. Dolan r
SHIP RANG WITH CHEERS FOR TAFT.
7. N. Seligman Says Foreign Bankers Hoped
for Republican Victory.

The Ham upurg-American liner KaIserin Auguste
Victoria was 5tean1Ing westward in good weather
on Thursday morning and many American pas
sengers anxousy awaiting the news OF the cleo
tion walked the deck Suddenly a group OF pas
sengers intercepted a steward on his way to post
a bulletin announcing the election OF Mr. Taft, and
there loud cheering.
Isaac N. Seligman. the banker, who was pas
senger on the Kaserin, said yesterday that Mr..
Taft's election was no surprise to him Il have
looked for his election ever since he was nomi-
mated" said Mr.. Seligman. land I believe l was
among the first to say that Mr.. Taft was the best
man for the business interests OF the country.
The European bankers were interested in this cam
paign much more than the average American here
believed, and they certainly did want to see Nj.
Taft succeed Mr. Roosevelt They believed that his
election would not only a big business re-
yIval for the United States, but also for Europe,
at feel that business is getting better already.
but hope do not encounter the great danger
of going ahead too fast. If we do there will come
q sudden check. If go ahead moderately and
conservativey we will always have the situation
in hand Some OF the foreign bankers with whom
talked while abroad are a bit anxious about the
mission, which should be attached to the Cabinet
and 90 nothIr but give the revision the minutest
study"
Mr. seligman said he had heard that the None
tary Commission had accomplished much during
its visit abroad. He thought the European banking
methods being older and better than those Of this
country, gave the commission an excellent oppor-
tunity for study.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
TAFT TO FELLOW UNION MEMBERS.
Telegram to Steam Shovel and Dredge Men
Read BY President Dolan.

T. J. Dolan. general secretary and treasurer OF
the International Brotherhood OF Steam Shovel and
Dredge Men, who was IN New York to attend
a meeting OF the executive board OF the brother
hood. made public last night the following tele-
gram from william H. Taft:
Please extend to the members of your brother.
hood my heartfelt THANKS lOr theI. Coz 80 ~
port during the late campaign and my high ap-
probation of the efficient aid which you and they
rendered.
1t is a peculiar qualification to me to note the
independence and courage OF tile intelltgenf -v7ce
earners Of this country In refusing to be delivered
to party the other, am look tor"ald
with pleasure to rendering such assistance as
may be in my power in furthering the cause OF
the wage Of the country in all legislation
calculated TO furnish TO them greater equality or
opportunity in this land Of ours
I shall welcome suggestions from all leaders of
labor this end.
Mr.. Dolan read the telegram to his fellow men,
bers on the executive board-Charles Newell OF
Buffalo, and Charles Rees, OF New York-at
meeting yesterday and last night the message
was read at dinner given by the local union Of
the brotherhood Mr.. Dolan said that Judge Taft
had been made an honorary member Of the broth
erhood as a mark of appreciation for the fairness
with which he treated the members of the or
ganization who worked the Panama Canal un-
der Judge Tafts administration there
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
POSTAL BANKS LIKELY.
Mr. Meyer E~pects to See Them
Established by March 4.
ryrom The tribune Bureau.

Washington, Nov. with the election OF Mt.
Taft, the establishment of postal savings banks in
the United States Is almost 6 certainty in the
opinion Of Postmaster General Meyer, who re-
turned from Boston to-day. ready 20 take up his
work for the winter.
THE prospects for postal savings banks never
seemed brighter" said Mr.. Meyer '"The project
has been indorsed by the Republican platform and
there seems to me little reason why bill estab-
fishing these institutions should not be enacted at
the coming session of Congress. a day has already
been set by the Senate for consideration of the
postal savings bank bill, which prepared by the
Senate committee last year, and ] am confident
that little debate will be required before 1t Is
to the House. l have reason 10 fear It's
fate at the hands of that body. and believe March
will postal savings banks a reality.
Il also expect to make an effort to further the
project Of parcels post at the coming session Of
Congress. The establishment of a service Of this
character would undoubtedly prove popular as
the rural free delivery am going to ask Congress
to make trial before 1t is finally adopted. 1t Is
my present plan to have small item placed IN
the appropriation bill providing that three
parcels post routes be established. in order that
the project may be thoroughly tested. In reality
no money Is required to start a parcels post and
the request for appropriation will merely be
made to keep the item in parliamentary order. The
postal savings bank project found to be one
Of the most effective arguments against Bryan's
scheme of guaranteeing bank deposits. and l think
there Is doubt that the people Of the country
desire It.
'T regard the overwhelming plurality for Judge
Taft IN New York State tribute to the per-
sonal popularity OF President Roosevelt, well
TO the strength of the Republican ticket 1t has
often been said that II there Is in which
the Presidents policies are unpopular It is New
York, but I think the immense Republican vote
there sufficiently disproyes that assertion"
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
TAFT AT HOT SPRINGS
TO sREST IN MOUNTAINS.
Has Engagement in Brooklyn Nert
,Saturdoa-Hitchcock to See HIM.

Hot Springs, Va, Nov. 7.-President-eiect ana
Mrs William II. Taft arrived here at Io'-'
O'Clock this morning. Several hunoreo guests
from the hotels met them at the station anu
gave them a rousing welcome. some ol 'heii
bad rns de the acquaintance Of Mr.. Taft when ne
was here last summer, and for all ne mao
hearty handshake. al am mighty giad 10 se'
back into these Virginia mountains ne saiu'
I've had a pretty strenuous time slhce 'oA'
but I'm going to take some rest anu eH'''
myself"
Mr. and Mrs. Taft were driven at once to the
Ruth Harrison cottage which they will occupy
while here. 1t is a good sized two story mousse
with veranda running most of the way aroullu
it. It is in the woods back on the mountain sue
and there Mr. Taft will be free Of the soclaI lIle
in the hotels His executive offices will be on
the second floor of the cottage in charge Oh
Fred W. Carpenter. his private secretary
Mr.. Taft went out on the golf links this arCer-
noon and played eighteen holes. 1t was ms hrs'
game since he left Hot Springs late IN AusuHl-
While Mr.. Taft was at breakfast on the tram
from Cincinnati four Mlssourians sent MN
note congratulating him the way their sta'o
had gone Mr. Taft interrupted the meal long
enouqh tn scribble his thanks the card anu
send 1t back
Mr.. Taft will not be able to enjoy his vacation
undisturbed. He was reminded to-day lha' ~
most year ago he promised to speak before ILS
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument AssoclalioL4' IL
Brooklyn, next Saturday. Mr. Ialt VIII 'e"'e
Hot Springs on Friday night, and VIII return 10
his cottage here Immediately after he has kept
his promise.
Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman or the Repuo-
Ican National Committee. will arrive to-Inor-
row. The President-elect does not know what
the chairrnan's visit may mean but supposes
that It is a winding up Of the campaign in the
way of an oral report.
Mr. Taft said to-day that one OF his chler
pleasures in becoming President was the oppor-
tunity afforded him to aid the Philippines.
''I can't forget my first love-" he said. refer
ring to the fact that as Governor Of the Philip
pines and Secretary of War he had taken great
interest In the islands. w. Cameron Forbes,
Vice-Governor of the Philippines. will arrive
here within a few days. Franklin Murphy, OK
New Jersey: Everett Colby of the same state;
Winston Churchill. of New Hampshire. and
Eben S. Draper. Governor-elect Of Massachu-
setts are here but insist that their purpose is
not political Mr.. Taft is in great need Of rest.
though in good condition physically, and hopes
he will be allowed to take the rest undisturbed.
Letters Of congratulation still pouring in
on Mr.. Taft and he will at once begin the task
of answering them and the many kilograms he
has received. He finds he viii be unable to ac-
knowledge all the congratulatory messages per-
sonally and he Is having cards printed, which
will be sent out in reply.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
E4ST F4VORS GOMPERS.
r. Z. Delegates to Defend HIM
at DenUer.

The last Of the local delegates froIn te oIl-Oiio
the American Federation OF Labor Ie1l Town yes
ferday 70 attend the convention OF tHe -,
federation OF Labor which opens in Denver To-Day.
Vbile some said that the political propaganda OF
President Gompers was grave blunoer' hey ~ "0uu :
moi venture on any criticisms Of Gompers unIl tie
convention is over.
onnose Gompers's reelection. but Eastern unions
VIII fight for him Gompers has been presioeh1
x;,oa 1881 with the exception Of one year. "hen
he Was defeated by the socialists VINO c04L
-be election Ct John Mcbride, western H'6I- ~
cal labor leaders who differed from GompeIs as u
hts noltical programme were disposed TO take q
t.-I.a4le xie,y Of the matter President "llIlaln
A Oakley Of the Central Federated Union "hoso
,,n;on. that Of the Lithographio Apprentices oiO
not insorso the Gompers plan, made thls slats-
1nent:
There is no doubt that Mr. GomPers made Pig Pig
mistake in trying to get the unions n 4 e mistake
s2e fRs rst but realized that he was sincere
snd that ne acted as ne oqs aeS Se mistakes. and
,,oa 4ba+ hfr CsoupeTs viii be re-electeo- A. a
same time la5oT s5 VIZ 1attT eao1ses and try to elect
oonEressmen from It's own ranks. beginning at ths
bottom instead Of at the TOP
Ex-sherin William J. o'Brien. former president
Of the Central Federated Union. said;
mistake Of the 70 0fsF5 isI5E 9f is ihf fndoPse
icsn feoeat1o oIitilaT % party The rank and file Of
Ia be inouceo 10 ulIlte
Sd-Tfp any political party, and the iutuFe 15ts
~ labor wiz be an independent staIlo IN p. n
- oi-irsi action and the Endorsement OF the Ss
,cratc party only tends TO accentuaIe & te beer de-
s+-s|eS clesriv- that labor, whole IN thlS
country cannot be made the 'aA o. aAS
party
Omaha. Nov 7-The Central Labor Union oi
Omaha has adopted resolutions i7structng its oeie-
gates 10 tie annual convention OF the fAii'e -%l-
-,z-..o- ~ 7 amor which meets IN Denver next
81 r. vote for Samuel Gompers for President
first last and always
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
IAMPHERE PREPARES FOR TRIAL.
Pays Much Attention to His Personal Appear
ance in Laporte Court Tomorrow.

Laporte Ind, Nov 7.-Twenty-dve names were
drawn to-day as a special panel from which to
select the jury that viii try Ray Lamphere who
will be arraigned in the Laporte Circuit Court on
Monday morning for the murder of Mrs Belle Gun
and her three children.
Lamphere is in a cheerful state OF mind. He
spent most OF to-day preparing for his appearance
in court brushing his clothes. polishing his shoes
and sending out for clean collars and a new tie.
He is decidedly optimistic as to the outcome of
the trial.
one state witness for whom subpoena was. is
sued cannot be found. Louis Shultz "A gold miner
who in sluicing brought TO light in the OF the
Guinness house the gold plate from Mrs Guinness $
teeth and also found the bones supposed TO be part
of her skull, is missing. The serving OF subpoenas
forty witnesses completed to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
NOTHING TO HIDE, SAYS SHELDON.
Republican Treasurer Invites Scrutiny Of
Campaign Finances.

George R Sheldon treasurer of the Republican
National Committee. said yesterday that the list
of contributors to the Taf: campaign fund would
be fled with the Secretary of State IN Albany
about November Is. Mr.. Sheldon, citizen OF
New York State, having his once here files the
list of receipts and expenditures under the corrupt
practices law.
Every dollar which has passed through my
hands" said he "either here or in Chicago or any
other place will be faithfully accounted for. All
the money used TO elect Mr.. Taft will be listed.
and shall be perfectly willing for representatives
Of every newspaper in the country to look the
Isl when it is prepared It probably Will con-
tain so many names that no newspaper would
want to handle It in q single edition"
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
THE SOUTH IN CONGRESS-.
President Opposed to Reducing Its
Representation.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington. Nov. Tin letter written on
October 27 to Wyndham R Meredith president
Of the virginia Bar Association Presloent
Roosevelt declares that he is opposed 10 the
cutting down of Southern representation III
Congress-, and expresses the BELIEF that the rear
of some Southerners that such action VIII De
taken Is groundless. "as long as ths electlon
laws are constitutionally enforced without DIS
elimination" This Is the letter:
MY Dear Mr.. Meredith: have your letter.
do not believe there is single individual of
apy consequence who seriously dreams of cut
ting down Southern representation and should
have no hesitation in stating anywhere and at
any time that long as the election laws are
constitutionally enforced without discrimination
as to color the fear that Southern representa-
ton in Congress will be cut Gown Is both Idle
and absurd Faithfully YOURS
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
FOLK WOULD AMEND PRIMARY LAW.
Thinks it Gives Large Cities Too Much Power
in Choosing Senators
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


Jefferson City, No, Nov. 7.-Governor Folk an
nounced to-day that In the next few days he will
prepare message to the Legislature which meets
in January, in which he will recommend that
the law be amended to give candidates for United
States Senator the votes of counties they carry
in the primary election. The test OF the present
primary law at the recent state election, In which
Senator Stone defeated him, although the Governor
carried moro than three-fourths OF the Missouri
counties, showed that IL gave large cities greater
power than under the delegate convention method
Governor Folk will also recommend the adoption
Of the convict labor contract system, urging the
state to work the convicts IN producing sup
plies.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-08
FATHER CAN'T FREE YOUNG SOLDIER
Court Rules That Minor Must Stand Trial foE
Military Offence.

Parents and guardians Of boys who haves
minors enlisted IN the army or navy VIII .
terested IN the recent decision Og Judge htoit =, =
the United States Circuit Court. Southern pises.
OF New YorK. IN the case Of a milor named LsSA.
Vitz His father had brought habeas corpus PsV
ceedings on the ground that the bays saliSs'H7'
was without parental consent
The boy under charges az fraudalsnt sl-',
ment at the time Judge Holt bsld the Fuls y :.
that II a military offence bad Feen eonHni1es' y,
an enlisted minor. Il proceeding brought ay , p
parent procure his discharge would not PAL -
prosecution and punishment ~ military Aws