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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
CRITICISMS OF NAVY
ANSWERED BY CONVERSE

Rear Admiral Converse, e!.ief q the
Bureau Of CONSTRUCTION aud Repair OF
the navy, has submitted TO Secretary
Metcalf ana the President his report
IN answer 70 the recent criticisms Of
naval construction, which have attract
ed such wide attention.
The compilation Of this report has
taken considerable OF Admiral Con
verses time, and it Is thought TO be
highly interesting. u is not known
whether its contents will be made pub
lie.
The admiral went over the report two
or three times before giving the final
touches. 1t Is q stTaightfOTWaTd and
categorical assembling OF answers to
the criticism, without any return IhTusts
or endeavCr to mold the criticisms up TO
rioIcule
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Mass for Father Mcguire
VIII &c Sung Today

Celebrating tie Onths Mind, a
solemn high requiem Esaa5 for the Rev.
Joseph /. Mcguire. pastor 81 the Church
Of the Holy Comforter. will be sung
al 1890 O'Clock tomorrow. The Rev. Val
entine +. schmitt. pastor OF ST. Joseph
Church. vii! be the celebrant, with the
Rev. Andrew J. Carey. of the Holy
Name Church, as deacon, and the Rev.
Hugh Curley. OF ST. Peters as sub
deacon.
At q special service al s O'Clock to-
morrow night the eulogy Of the dead
priest will be delivered ny the Rev. W.
J. Kerby, of the Catholic University.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
MOTHERS CONGRESS
MEETS IN MARCH

A preliminary meeting TO discuss
plans for the forthcoming Congress Of
Mothers will be held at 2 o'clock to-
morrow Afternoon In the Shoreham.
Mrs. A a. 3 rney, chairman OF the
local committed will preside Mrs Will
liam Hilebrano has been named chair
man OF the press committee. Mrs.
Frederick Schoh, president Of the ma
tional association, viii come 90 Wash
ington foT the meeting and other prom
inent members are expected 20 be pres
ent
The congress viii bs held in the Metro
politan ". r. Church from March 10 to
u and viii be the most important series
Of meetings in the history OF the So
Ciety-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
.EPITHETS HURLED
At MURDER TRIAL
Of MRS. MCDONALD
"Hot Air Dispenser, -
Cried Prosecutor.
Liar" Says ].
Ham Lewis.

CHICAGO, Feb. S.-Angry lawyers
turned uron each other in the trial OF
Mrs. Dora. Mcdonald for the death OF
Webster Guerin today, and exchanged
epithets Of .falsifier.'' contemplate
political dependent and challenges &c
night Col. J. Hamilton Lewis, candl-
date for the Democratic nomination for
governor, was denounced as a hot
air dispenser, whose dirty. contempti-
bic and rhyster methods were not
worthy of a lawyer" by counsel on
the other side.
Introduce Politics.
Assistant States Attorney Day, level
ing his finger at Colonel Lewis declared:
IF the unthinking mass OF Illinois
voters should elect this man TO tho high
once to which he aspires, he would
make a farce Of it."
P. II. O'DonneIL, Lewis associate
counsel rose 10 protest against the
abuse Of the latter.
THE defense of this woman, black
mall is absurd" said Assistant States
Attorney Dey. This woman fascinated
Webster Guerin when he was sixteen
years old. When he became strong
enough 20 throw the vampire of, he
tried TO DO so.
Was Not Blackmailer.
IF Webster Guerin was Matchmaking
this woman she would not have fol-
lowed him from Los Angeles 70 San
Francisco, or hired detectives TO pre-
vent him from visiting other women. It
was not biackmal that lured Webster
Gueriu to His grave"
During ehe prosecutor fierce denun-
citation Mrs Mcdonald trembled and
paied. and at times Wept
Attorney P. II. O'Donnell for the de-
tense arraigned Guerin's memory as
hat Of a rake and blackmailer," end
appealed to the jurors FOR sympathy
for Mrs. Mcdonald. as a dying woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
PLACED ON EXHIBITION

The Bible school exhibit in connection
With the general convention or tho Re
.igious Education Association is beins
placed in the assembly hall Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. 1t
viii be open 10 the public Monday even
ing at the conclusion Of Prof. PERTH s.
lecture on How We Cat our Bible.
This collection is composed Of about
Gftv different exhibits. representing as
rlauy local Sunday schools. denomina-
tionaI and independent publishing
houses, and individuals who are work
ing on problems OF religious education.
It contains something like 10000 pieces
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
LARGE RESIDENCE SOLD
BY CHARLES w. KING, JR

Charles II. King. jr.. has sold through
Stone &Fairfax, the new three-stOry
and celia Trick and stone residence,
gl16 Sixteenth steet northwest just
north Of Park avenue, Mt Pleasant, for
$1,000 This house contains twelve
rooms and two baths, with hot water
heating system.
Two features OF the house are
tie parquet fiooIing in the parlOr. re-
Cepticn hall and dining room, and the
thing of the bath rooms and kitchen TO
a height Of about four feet. The house
IS % feet wide and the lot extends
100 feet back to an alley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
SUNBEAM CLUB MEETS.

The Sunbeam Pleasure Club held its
fret meeting at thc residence Of Miss
Minnie Potter. % Fourteenth street
southwest, yesterday. The following
members were present: Misses Rosa
Morgan, Louise CUssler. Esther Frunce.
Katie Herrity, Annie Neitzey. Margaret
Neitzey. Hortenss Talbot. Regina Sui
livan, Mabel Hutchinson. Miss Potter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
KNOCKED DOWN By HORSE.

Mrs J. 3. Sylvester, .hirty-six years
CID, Of 2005 KalOrama avenue northwest,
was knocked down by a horse and
wagon az Eleventh and T streets north
west yesterday evening and bruised
about the head ana shoulders. She went
70 uer home unassiSted-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
PHILIP PARKER DIES;
VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE

Philip Parker, telegraph operator
sixty-three years OF age, suddenly died
Of heart failure yesterday evening az
his home, 29o5 Fourteenth street north
west Parker had Just returned to his.
home and was starting toward the
stairs. when he fell 10 the floor with
out We mig. The man had been res
ident Of the District for twenty years,
having come here from Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Flowers for WEDDINGS.

Artistic arrangement Of finest specimen
blooms assured when GUIDE has the or
ger. lZlt F
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
sYLvEsTERlS sTENoGRAPHER ILL

IsinggOld Hart. Of 621 Maryland ave-
nue. northeast, q stenosrapher in the
Office OF Major Richard Sylvester. was
successfully operated on for appendi-
citis yesterday afternoon at the Provi-
dence Hospital Hart was appointed to
his position as stenosrapher in the Po-
Zee Department December Is. 1896. His
Illness has brought the force OF stem
ographers down TO one man. and the,
routine work has greatly accumuIated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Shifting madras
special price, l24c yd.

50 inches Wide and in the usual 19c quality.
These are in new and distinctive patterns, such
as are usually first seen in the ready-made shirts
md waists. It is therefore an unusual Offering
regardless OF special price quoted.
/ ~ Goor-Yash Goods
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Baltimore and Return, sI.2s, Baltimore

& Chic r. r. Every Saturday and Sun
Gay. All trains both WAYS, both days.
except Royal Limited. City Offices 1917
q 81. and 6I9 Penna. ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

loo Extra Size wash cloths. -.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Death of Mrs. N. p. Hill.

Denver-Mrs. Nathaniel p. Hill,
widow of the late Senator N. p. Hill
of Denver, whose intellectual attain
mcnts and extensive charities en-
deared her to host of people of all
classes, died in this city Sunday night
at her residence. at the age of sixty
nine years. Death was due to heart
failure caused by a complication of
diseases. Mrs. Hill was the principal
benefactress of the kindergarten sys-
TEN and the Young Women's Chris
tian Association. When death Wis
tied her she was surrounded by her
three children, Crawford Hill. Mrs.
Franklin Price Knott and Mrs. Lucius
NJ. Cuthbert, all of Denver.
Mrs. Hill was born in Providence
Rhode Island, in January, 1910, coming
from an old and cultured family. Her
family is from the same stock as
Nathan Hale, that brave young revo.
lutionary soldier whose immortal
words, "My only regret is that have
but one life to give in the service Of
my country" have made him one of
the nations great traditional heroes.
Mrs. Hill. whose maiden name was
Alice Hale. married Senator Hill in
Providence and came to Colorado in
1867. when this state was a wilderness
filled with danger and hardships. The
young couple settled at Black Hawk.
where Senator Hill was manager OF
the Boston Colorado Smelling Com
pany's works at that place. Until
1878, when Senator Hill was elected to
the United States Senate, they re-
mained there, moving to Denver at
that time and living here since at the
old Hill home on Fourteenth street.
Besides her children Mrs. Hill is
survived by two sisters in New Eng
land, a brother in Providence, and an.
other, Jesse Hale, manager OF the
Argo smelters of Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
SAVED FROM MATERNAL WRATH.
Boys Fervent Prayer Was Answered
In the Nick of Time.

A suburbanite is fond of telling this
story of his five-year-old son Bobby.
Being of an inquiring turn of mind
the youngster one day managed to
turn on both faucets in the bathtub
to see what would happen. 1t chanced
that the stopper was in place. and the
tub rapidly filled up, to the great de-
light of Bobby. Finally, however, the
tub became so full that it threatened
to overflow on to the floor, and Bobby,
having a proper respect for the mater
nal slipper, became frightened and
tried vainly to turn off the water. Be-
ing unable to, for some reason, he
gazed tearfully at the ever-rising flood,
and then, mindful both of his religious
training and the occasional visits of
the plumber. he plunged down on his
knees. and his elder sister, who hap.
pened to be passing at the moment,
heard him eXclaim, fervently:
20, Lord, please stop this water
running! And, o, Lord, if you can't
do it, please send somebody that can!"
His prayer was answered, for his
sister rose to the occasion and turned
off the water and temporarily saved
Bobby from the much-feared slipper.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
A Woman's Duty.

The woman of taste keeps abreast
of the fashions in way-that is, she
drops wornout styles and adopts what
ever new ones she can adapt to her
use. If she can afford it she patron
ICES first-class dressmakers and gets
her moneys worth by wearing her
clothes two or three seasons without
losing her prestige as well-dressed
woman. There is an advantage in
this method, as you can see, and 1
have been told by women who use
1t that there is economy as well.
1t is no economy to save at the ex-
pense of good looks. 1t is woman's
duty to look her best, duty she owes
to her family. If she can secure it
by small expenditure. so much the
better. but to save by accepting shah
biness is not creditable save in dire
stress of circumstances. Poverty is
an excuse for shabbiness and nothing
else is accepted by the world, save in
the rare cases of shabby millionaires.
Chicago Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
ONE ON THE DOCTOR.
St. Peters Query Decided Reflection
on Medical Attendant.

Dr. Arthur T. Holbrook told story
on his profession.
"A man by the name of Evans died"
he said, ''and went to heaven, of
course. When he arrived at the pearly
gates he said to st. Peter:
well, I'm here
"St. Peter looked at him and asked
his name. John Evans was the reply.
st. Peter looked through his book,
and shook his head.
"'You don't belong here he said.
pointing to the exit
But am sure / belong here said
the man.
"'Wait minute said st. Peter
He looked again and in the back
Of the book found his name.
Sure said the guardian of the
gate. you belong here. But you was
MT expected for 20 years. Who's your
doctor?' ?'"-Milwauke Free Press.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
STATE DIPLOMA
QUALIFICATIONS
RULES ADOPTED BY THE COLO
RADIO STATE BOARD OF
EDUCATION.
STANDARD VERY HIGH
OF REQUIREMENT.
ISSUED BY STATE SUPERiN-
TENDENT CRAIG.

Denver-As the result of a great
many inquiries received by the State
Board of Education relative to the nee
essary qualifications for. state di-
plomas, State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction Katherine Craig has had
prepared pamphlet covering the
rules made out by the state board
The rules are seven in number with
additional suggestions added. The
rules in full follow:
"First-Diplomas from educational
institutions or certified statements
showing the course of study pursued,
and name of institution.
"Second-Statement concerning spe-
cial studies pursued since graduation.
Third - Statements concerning
teaching experience-place. grade and
time in Colorado and other states.
"Fourth-Three Endorsements from
prominent educators.
"Fifth-Candidate must possess a
first grade, uneXpired county certifi-
cate issued in Colorado, or "a certifi-
cate issued by the board of directors
III ulStrlct OF tne IlrSt class, ana III
force in Colorado.
Sixth - Candidate must submit
three subjects for educational thesis,
one subject to be selected from the
three by the state board of examiners,
upon which the candidate is to write
thesis of not less than 5000 words,
and submit the same to the state
board of examiners.
''Seventh-A thesis for the compli-
mentary diploma, as understood by
the state board of examiners, is an
original dissertation upon some edu-
cational study or subject, setting forth
the applicants insight into 1t, his
method of research in celebrating 1t,
and his form of putting it in such a
way as to show his superior ability
and attainment as trained educator.
THE following will be regarded as
additional qualifications for the favor
able consideration of applicants.
Attendance upon the State Teach
ers' Association, the State Conference
of Normal Institute Conductors, In
s'-uctors and County SupcrintenGents;
normal institutes.
THE completion of the years state
teachers reading circle work.
THE attendance at summer
school for no less term than six weeks
within the last three years, receiving
credit for the work done.
Candidates must have taught not
less than six years successfully in
Colorado"
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
DROPPED COFFEE
Doctor Gains 20 Pounds on Postum

A physician of Wash, D. c., says of
his coffee experience:
For years l suffered with periodical
headaches which grew more frequent
until they became almost constant. So
severe were they that sometimes l was
almost frantic. l was sallow, consti-
pated, irritable. sleepless; my men,
ory was poor, l trembled and my
thoughts were often confused.
MY wife, in her wisdom, believed
coffee was responsible for these ills
and urged me to drop It, tried many
times to do so, but was It's slave.
Finally Wife bought a package Of
Postum. and persuaded me to try 1t. but
she made It same as ordinary coffee
and l was disgusted with the taste.
u make this emphatic because / fear
many others have had the same expe-
rience) She was distressed at her
failure and we carefully read the d.
rections. made 1t right. boiled 1t full
Is minutes after boiling commenced,
and with good cream and sugar, I
liked tit invigorated and seemed to
nourish me.
This was about year ago. Now /
have no headaches. am not sallow,
sleeplessness and irritability are gone,
my brain clear and my head steady.
/ have gained 20 lbs. and feel am a
new man.
II do not hesitate to give Postum
due credit. OF course dropping coffee
was the main thing, but had dropped
1t before, using chocolate, cocoa and
other things to no purpose.
Postum not only seemed to act as
an invlgorant, but as an article OF
nourishment, giving me the needed
phosphates and albumens. This is no
imaginary tale. 1t can be substanti-
ated by my wife and her sister, who
both changed to Postum and are
hearty women of about 10.
II write this for the information and
encouragement of others, and with
feeling OF gratitude to the inventor of
Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to Well.
ville." in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
cne appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Bryan Approves Taft's Statement.

Fairview, Lincoln. Neb.-The state.
ment Of Judge Taft at Hot Springs,
Virginia, Saturday, that the Republican
national committee would not accept
any contributions from corporations In
his campaign was viewed here with
more than ordinary interest. Mr.. Bryan
gave 1t especial attention and was no
impressed that he, dictated the follow
ing: I'VE welcome him to this ad
vanced ground and bid him to go fur
ther and announce that all individual
imam will be made known before the
election"
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Man a
Creature of
Environ.
ment
By ADA MAY KRECKER.

persist ramy surprisingly and
to watt places OF this the everyday
SCOT of everyday city supplies point Its influences clothes
and compilations and atmosphere and petty doubtless have been
taed less by dwel tents beyond the belt of
thra But if by Partisan psychologists and sta
numbers golden numbers the results from smoketulness
gigantic bgnes There might be traced the several
organs bodies the diseases bred by the and
Chicago Pttsbug skin, ST Louis
Coal miners lungs resembling stuffed with cines e
Chcagoans would differ in degree perhaps but not
Pbug complexion would develop through the changes
caessy peng into the dainty by the
of neglect The ST. Louis OF
would evolve shield for ITSELF alternative,
characteristic and unhappy squint.
prolonged absence of beauty it's but step to
esthetc But here the psychologists take
averrng BESIDES that somer hues make somber They
depressing deadening neryang the light and bril-
vng exalng TO the dark occult pycho
osts of hatred fness suspicion jealousy greed
of dreadful kin
psychologist might inquire into the depray that set
resessy among these beetng sins and pseudo
their founess But all
chance urge his arguments overfar. BE he
perate will be mindful of the silver that lines
of smoke For all the SCOT tates depe deaden spos
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
TAFT Notification Proqram.


Nahant, Mass.-United States Sena-
tor William Warner of Missouri. chair
man of the notification committee, who
is here for brief vacation. has an
nounced the detailed program of the
notification of William H. Taft at Gin.
cinnati. July 2Sth, as follows:
July 2Sth, Z a. m.-Salutes of can.
non from four hills.
10 a. m.-Flag raising on the lawn
of the residence OF Charles p. Taft
IL a. m.-Notification committee es.
corted to Charles p. Taft's residence
and received informally by William H.
Taft.
12 noon-Official notification with
speech by United States Senator War
ner and response by MIR. Taft.
These exercises are to take place
on a platform on the lawn.
p. m.-Review by marching clubs
1870 .. m.-Public reception from
platform on lawn.
2:30 p. m.-Luncheon by Charles p
Taft to members Of the notification
committee.
$3.50 p. m.-Automobile ride through
suburbs.
p. m.-Releasing OF thousands OF
toy balloons from various parts of the
city.
6p. m.-Dinner at the Country Club
to members of the notification com.
mittee and guests.
s p. m.-Fireworks from barges in
the river. to be witnessed by Mr.
Taft. members of committee and
guests from the deck of the steamer
Island Queen.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

The big steel tank. thirty feet high
and thirty feet in diameter. which has
stood for twenty years on the hill
south Of Greeley and been used dur.
Ing the entire time without repairs in
connection with the old city water
works. has been sold to the Windsor
sugar factory as n storage tank for
syrup.
John Esch Of Colorado Springs has
secured the contract for the con.
struction Of B. c. Aliens magnificent
Broadmoor residence. The house will
cost 100000 and the barn. garage and
stone fence will cose $4,000 add.
tional.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

1t is said by the new astronomers that
mankind are the children of the stars, that
before the moon had grown cold, era the
earth had been formed or the sun condensed
into ball of fire, incalculable billions of
centuries back, the beginnings of us were
born in the bosom of the hottest stars,
where already were set in motion the for
ces that brought forth the human race.
This is an example of the current notions
on spheres of influence and their limitless-
ness.
Even in the simpler, even in the sim
plest, matters, but let a phenomenon re-
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
Grand junction cayLIne.

Grand Junction. Colo.-The city
council Friday night granted twenty
year franchise to the Fruit Belt Power
Company for the construction OF
street car line In the city OF Grand
Junction and from this city to Fruita.
The company is controlled by Colorado
Springs and Grand Junction capital.
The work on the new road is to begin
urday morning from an acute inflam.
tober 1st.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23
The Duchess Philosophy.

The old duchess of Cleveland in
vited a relative to her husbands fu.
neral and told him to bring his gun.
adding: I'VE are old, we must die:
but the pheasants must be shot"
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

beauty and health and happiness and mind, mayhap
it paradoxcaly stimulates into being at least some
of the baser born virtues Those who live always amid
sunshine and balmy breezes readily crushed by the
Grst outburst of storm, whereas in sterner hearts,
destined to rise only in face of difficulties dire and
dangers grow a rude, robust obstinacy and forceful-
ness that stand their in good stead So the Pa
rsion may conclude that, albeit sorry blight on our
sunless cities the smoke in divers times and places has
blown us some small measure of good.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

Vanity
Gives Birth to
Foreign Marriage
MiCrObe
By r. A. WHITE. d. D.. CHICAGO.

The American for foreign marriages is a
matter for the psychologist the aenst. Prof James
would find interesting field for his peculiar talent in
asceraning the precise mental mcrobe which produces
the disease In extreme cases Lombroso or Nordau
might be called into consultation.
Our Amercanism is not so narrow. of course. that
we object to international marriage and then
providing it is Il love affair. Continuous national in
breeding is not wholly wise. A reasonable mixing of
American with English, French German Stock if
of the virile quality. is not Objectionable.
Gilpin observer., 1908-07-23

We do to monopoze girls Lovek
international boundaries marraeabe American girls would
lie outside the jurisdiction of the interstate and
would only the additional
What troubles the business pursued the
basis Dun Brad
the other The cold calculating merely commercial interna
iona Puritan instincts shock We have been
trained consider marriage than barter Give cold
cash will the inse fails line
American IDEALS of
1t further strikes the American that this running after
titles a decaden the spirit
break from foreign titles this title hunting woeu like
turning back to the flesh pots of Egypt.
The these lords dukes high considering
the quality the goods That these titled gentlemen cond
scend peban American dollars when throw
girl with the cash the approved chrome advertising
style ought gratitude But does We know he
will squander cash. divorce and break the heart of the girl if she
reasonable according high
and the of the game.
The love of titles American Difference to the pping of
bacillus which American institutions have
wholly eliminated on girl wholly
would duke if she loved him if
fol baube O a title.