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The Washington times., 1908-08-20
DEMOCRATS ACTIVE
IN CONNECTICUT
Gubernatorial Candidate Not Sc
lected Yet, But Will Be
Bryamte.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Aug. 0.-Dur-
ing the coming week Chairman Charles
W. COmstOck. OF the Democratic state
central committee. will name a finance
committee. BY the time the Democratic
State convention is over in the middle
of September 1t is hoped that the funds
Will be sufficient 10 allow the opening
of the campaign.
The Democrats Of Connecticut are
hopeful. and they are preparing 70 put
up an unusually active struggle
The leaders do not seem to have q
very definite idea OF who the candidate
for governor VIII be, but are certain
that he is 10 be a good campaigner
a Bryanite. and not allied with corpora
tiOns.
The Washington times., 1908-08-20
TOday'.S Vital Records.
Births.

William Henry Harrison and Mari
Hart, boy.
Edgar Z. and Olga Seyfert. girl.
BenJamine and Mary Augustine, girl.
Edward A. and Rose .. Theurer. boy
Daniel and Josephine Flanagan, boy.
Manuel !. and Lulu N. Walter, girl.
Arthur and NJ 1nie Quarles, girl
Edward l. an Mary Ellen BrOsnahan
boy.
Thomas ard Ella Morris. boy.
William II. ana Elsie beavers, boy.
Fred and Maud L. Bashford. girl.
I4ucian and Katherine Gray, boy.
Clarence and Flora Cheek, boy.
The Washington times., 1908-08-20

Harvey w. Johnson, 81 years, 1918 Sher-
man avenue northwest
Charles T.. Ball, years. Brookland.
d. G
AdaIine johnson. 3 moAths, % Myrtle
street southeast
William a. Torrey, IS years, 3gl4 EleV-
enth street northwest
Mary A. Given g. years. Emergency
Hospital
Nellie A Hayden. IS years. Providence
Hospital
William Lloyd. 65 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital
The Washington times., 1908-08-20
PROTESTS IGNORED
BY GOVERNMENT
ProtestantS Threaten TO Ap-
peal to Parliament Unless
King HeedS Warning.

LONDON. Aug 20-Practically ig-
nored by the government in its protest
against the contemplated reception OF
Cardinal Fannutelh at windsor Castle,
the council of the Protestant Alliance
today notified the secretary of state for
home affairs that it proposes to appeal
to parliament unless King Edward
heeds its warning not Ito violate for a
second time the Protestant constitution
of the kingdom. established by the bin
Of rights and act of. settlement"
It's Contention.
The councils contention is that any
British monarch who recognizes the
Pope automatically vacates his throne.
Edward offended the organization deep
ly by attending a requiem mass for the
late King Carlos.
on learning that the cardinal, the
papal delegate TO the congress in Sep
TENDER. was to be received by his
majesty, the secretary sent strong
protest 70 the foreign Office, presumably
hoping that it would be communicated
TO Rome. The only answer was; The
under secretary of state for foreign al
fairs presents his compliments 20 eAe
secretary of the Protestant Alliance
and, by direction of the secretary OF
state, acknowledges receipt OF his let
ter = the 3lst ult.'
The Kings View.
The Kings advisers take the stand
that. while required 10 swear at his
coronation that he is not a Catholic,
nothing in the constitution prohibits
him from acts Of courtesy toward Cath
Ollie governments. the See of Rome, or
their representat atiYes.
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The Kings View.
OLDEST JUDGE.

Charles Field. who IS believed 70 be
the oldest judge in the United States
now presiding. has just celebrated his
ninety-third birthday by holding d ses-
sion Of the district court at ms home
m AthOl, Mass
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Stockholders Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given 10 ali stock
holders of the Washington. Alexandria
and Mt. Vernon Railway Company that.
pursuant TO a call 10 that effect by the
Board OF Directors a meeting of the
stockholders Of said Company will bs
held at the Company's Office at Mt
Vernon, Virginia, on Tuesday, the 25th
day OF August, 1905. at o'clock ia the
afternoon. for the purpose, among other
things, Of considering and taking the
action essential and proper to SO amend
the COmpany's charter as to obtain as
a part thereof all the powers which
under the general Incorporation laws OF
the Commonwealth Of Virginia, may Be
obtained by railroad corporations or
gauiZed Hereunder.
JOHN W. PTTTOCK, Secretary.
auIO-I6t
The Washington times., 1908-08-20
SYDNEY WELCOMES
AMERICAN SAILORS
Battleship Fleet Given Great
Ovation by Austral-
ian City.

SYDNFY, n. 5. w. Aug. 20.-Ap-
parently forgetting that they were
aliens. he people of New South Wales
today United with hundreds of visitors
IN giving such an ovation TO the Amer
leans Of tie Dattleship fleet as they
had not had since they lett the Pacific
coast While the gallant ships of war
rocked at anchor in sydney harbor,
thousands OF excited Australians
thronged the beach from Bondi TO Man
ly, cheering and waving nags
There seems to be a tie binding the
Yankees to the rugged and sturdy Au-
stralians. Just what il is no one mas
taken the pains TO attempt TO fathom,
but II remains an indisputable fact that
the welcome today bore the evidence Of
sincerity. Not a thing was left undone
which would insure comfort and pleas
uTe Tor the officers and crew OF the
visiting squadron.
City Astir Early.
Despite the early hour Of the arrival
of the battleships, the city was astir
and the streets We're flied with surg
ing crowds. all hurrying backward and
intent upon getting the most command
ing position to see the stately ships
swing into view and anchor before the
town.
For weeks preparations had been
going forward and they eliminated in
one grand effort TO iaake the event OF
the visit the most memorable affair in
the history of the place. Everywhere
flags ami waving cOlOrS were 20 be seen.
The American colors We're tWined with
the Union Jack of Old England, as a
symbol of Drotherly peace and good VIII
from nation TO nation. The vedndas
an fronts of the residences in the
residential districts shone resplendent
with cOlOTs when the rays OF the early
morning sun fell upon them IN the
business section even greater pains had
been taken in the decorations.
Whole Blocks Draped.
Entire blocks were draped and there
were long festoons Of japanese lanterns.
to be lighted after dark. There were
pictures Of Presto mt Roosevelt, King
Edward, and many inscriptions. printed
Upon huge banners. which were either
flung across the streets or hung upon
the fronts of buildings.
Vendors IN the streets peddled small
American banners, and everyone wore
the United States flag as a souvenir of
the occasion.
Alloy. Uncle Sam. was the slogan.
on Tuesday evening the l0T1 mayor
viii tender a reception to the CrIcerS
Of the fleet. The Commonwealth and its
highest IepreseutaUives viii eutert an
the Americans. Arrangements have
been made 30 entertain the marines with
tEeater parties and other diversions
fully as pleasant
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HIS HOLINESS WON.

A keen struggle for the possession of
an extremely rare coin between tho
Pope and King Victor Emmanuel OF
Italy. both numismatiCs. has just ended
in favor of the former.
The Washington times., 1908-08-20

CASE CHOICE LAGER BEER, soc; IOc
rebate on emPties. Gal, choice Claret
Port. or Sherry 75c. Z. r. BEAVERS.
AS ~ St sw. Phone n 5l92 au2-tf
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Special Notices.

DO YOU WANT a refreshing summsF
6rink7 Buy the Original ChisutI'' Winss
imported directly from our vtnyards. 600 a.
5eI-m- IN sa-Rog
The Washington times., 1908-08-20

PLUMBING-The lowest price for the besI
work at your service. Jos. 4. Herbert,
Plumber So K. Capitol st. Phone Lin I29-P
mylG-Su, ,tu. th-sOl
The Washington times., 1908-08-20

CIVIL SERVICE review and dicJation
classes during July and August 3 nights a
week at S. per month Cool rooms electric
fans The Milton School 400 ". y ave.
NV. 1yZ-th, Su- trt-s0t
". F. DALES, PHI D, Izl5 18TH wv
Classical teacher. Pupils thoroughly pre-
pared 10 enter college or for other sxamina-
tions 10 languages and mathematics =
years exueriance- dy5-rh Su. tl-s3t
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ST. JOHNS COLLEGE
1875 Vermont Ave. y. W.

English, Scientific. Commercial and Prepara-
tory Courses. Conducted by the Brothers OF
Ine Christian School. Studies resumed Tues
day. September s. auis-39t
The Washington times., 1908-08-20

FIyITNs BUSINESS COLLEGE. sTIH & X
$50 MONTH"; Day.
Civil Service preparation. Night.
3 Shol than l. TspeWriting, Bookkeeping, etc.
Established 1876
An Old, Reliable school auIs-uf
Best Instruction. Lowest Prices
Positions For All Competent Pupils.
The Washington times., 1908-08-20
NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
LAW SCHOOL

4<~fAs@E 7t4e5ioNS EAgtsDSLF ELY
OPEN OCTOBER ist, 1908
Practical three years course leading 10 de-
gree u Master-0f-lsWs5 the degree OF Bach
year
For eatalOg. application blanks etc. ap-
Ply IN person OF BY mail 10 the Dean. lsg =
street n. ". Telephone NJ sf7s aulz-tf
The Washington times., 1908-08-20
HOLY CROsS ACAnRMX

HULL C<OSS ACADEHlk
Select school for young ladies' and children.
Academic and Prepara tory Departments.
Complete courses ia Music and Art Com
merCidI course
ReOpens Sept. 81 1872 Mass ave.
auA0-3Jt
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
White Plains Show.

Much gayer in every respect viii be
the Horse Show at White Plains, which,
held in conjunction with the WesJches-
ter County Fair. opens a week from to-
morrow, under the presidency - Oliver
Hartman. assisted by Col william Jay.
George Fordyce Leith, Jack G. Beres-
ford and z. II. Wetherbee- Every
country seat in the district win be filed
with guests in honor Of the affair. IN
connection with which numerous house
parties. dinners, Iuncheons and dances
have already been organized. 1t ron
siitutes the principal annual rerdez-
vous of all that element of New York
society which has its country homes in
Vestc4ester county ard along the Hud-
son valley, and. Of course, affords an
opportunity for those Of the women
who have spent the summer abroad to
display their latest masterpieces of
Partisan fnery. one of the interesting
features Of the show viii be the driv-
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
MANCHESTER SEA
SON DRAWING TO
A CLOSE.

MANCHESTER, Mass. Sept. 5.-Ths
social season in Manchester is fast
drawing TO close. With the expection
Of a few tennis tournaments. the sea-
son at the Essex County Club has prac-
tically closed, and al the Yacht Club
two more races, the last TO be sailed
Labor Day, concludes the season at that
popular resort.
A number of the cottagers are plan
ming TO leave after Labor Day, but
many viii remain throughout the
month, while several win stay until
November, and even later.
Mrs. William J. BOardman, OF Wash
ington. gave a luncheon yesterday, COW
ers being laid for twelve. Next week
she viii have as guests for a few days
Representative and Mrs. Charles G.
/ WsshbuTn, OF Worcester. Mass. 8Irs.
Boardman has entertained extensively
this season.
The Rev. Ulysses c. 3. Pierce, Of
Washington. D. c., viii occupy the
pulpit at the First Unitarian Church
tomorrow.
one Of the most thrilling rescues rrcm
drowning which ever took place at
Singing Beach was that OF last week
when Walter ScUlleys the ten-year-old
son of Mr. and MS. J. ". Scully, OF
Plttsburg, who went In bathing when
the surf was running extremely high
was unable TO return 70 the beach on
account OF the strength of the under
tow and was rescued by Professor John
F. Conroy, after a heroic battle Hith
the waves.
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HlPP0DROME OPENS
WITH BIG SHOW
Baseball Game, Circus, and
Aerial Battle Among the
Spectacles.

The New York Hippodrome opened its
season last evening. with entirely new
productions and these the largest ever
made in the great playhouse
Sporting Days, a spectacular melO-
drama with music, opens the bill. With
an interesting story, Il shows IN its
consecutive scenes real sporting events
The first scene opens on a college cam
pus with a baseball game in progress.
tbs is played by picked mines. who,
throughout the summer have been
coached by John j. McGraw, the captain
Of the New York Giants. Following the
bah game, the visitors who have oc-
c4pied the grandstands are invited to a
circus performance. The circus caravan
drives on the stage. band wagon, pola
wagon, tableau cars, cages. and other
vehicles carrying paraphernalia, The
tent is then raised in fuu view OF the
audience. Beneath this the novelty cir
Gus takes place.
From this scene. Sporting DAYS
changes TO a boat house on the Hud-
son. with crews and coaches making
ready for the race. The boat race fol-
lows, in which two eight-oar shells con-
test the full course 10 an exciting f1n-
ish. Another scene of Sporting Days
is laid in the paddock at Saratoga. The
stage is hlled with horses. owners, train
ers, and jockeys. A change of Gene
and IL is the race for the Saratoga Cup,
in which ten thOrOughbreds make a
dash for the winning wire
The pallet for the season of 1856
dances its way into the land of birds.
The concluding spectacle is the most
stupendous mechanical undertaking the
HippodrOme management has ever at
tempted. The Battle in the Skies Is
the spectacle, and its big scene is a
battle in the clouds between armed air
ships. concluding with tn destruction OF
the city below by whitening fire of
radinm.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
EOE
EaCSSuTC
How Too Much Fat May Be Safely
Reduced at Home.


'Oh. that this too. too solid flesh
as they try to squirm into a princess
frOck- How much would the too gem
erOusly prOpOrtioned dame not give M
for four inches less in the waistline
as she compares herself with the more
fortunate l25-pOund sister. Various de-
vices are suggested TO arrest the flesh
producing tendency and keep the figure
trins including exercising, walking, and
dieting as well as numerous patented
remedies, but there are objections to
all Of these. Exercising is hard work
and takes up precious time; dieting Is
distasteful and a real punishment, and
most of the patent remedies are dan
ger0Us TO health.
The very best thing for the overfat,
whether male or female, is a simple
home receipt. y OF. MarmOla. y o.
Fluid Extract CaScaFa Aromatic. 3ls or
Peppermint Water, which can be OBJ
tanned or any druggist at small cost
This should be taken A IeaSpOOnful at
a time after meals and al bedtime, and
results viii be both speedy and certain
This is a harmless mixture that cannot
the dried-up, Wrinkled appearance OF
ducers" to get thin. On the contrary.
although It often takes the fat off az
the rate OF a pound a day, IL is really
very beneficial to the system, cleansing
the blood and causing the complexion
to become fair and beautiful The cost
of the three ingredients is a mere bag
ateIIe, and one may, If they prefer, get
them separately and mix theIn tsgsther
at home
The Washington times., 1908-09-06

Miss NethersoIe during her 400 per
Torrance of "Sapho."
Two prominent William A Brady
stars-Thomas A. Wise and Grace
George-wiIl follow each other at the
New National in three weeks.
when Old New York Was Dutch"
is the title Of the play selected this
season for Al II Wilson, the singing
German comedian. who comes to the Co
lumbia Theater next Monday for a
weeks engagement. 1t is said to be the
best Wilson play so far produced.
When the advance sale opens at the
National Theater next Thursday, will
le.' Fowler and Clarence jacobson viii
again grace the window.
As soon as David Belasco has seen
Miss Blanche Bates and The Fighting
Hope" successfully installed at the
Belasco Stuyvesant, in New York. he
will begin work on his new play for
Miss Frances starr.
New York playgoers can take their
choice of having Regeneration" at
Wallack's Theater. or going to "The
Devil" at the Garden.
The Russian actress. Nine. Ala Ma
zimova, will be an early October at
traction at the Belasco Theater.
Il took New York managers neariy
ten years to "hud" Thomas A Wise,
the new Brady star, soon to be seen
in "a Gentleman From Mississippi" His
work will be remembered here, for he
was prominent in 1.-THE Prince Chap
and Miss Hook of Holland.
Zach Walsky, advertising agent for
the New Academy. will have his hands
full next week, caring for the billboards
OF both the melodrama house and the
National Theater. with which he is also
connected. Mr. Walsl1y has been asso-
ciated with Mr.. Rapley for the past ten
years.
a report from New York states that
Ethel Jackson, the original Merry
Widow" in this country, is TO become
the bride of Benjamin Lockwood, a
lawyer. Miss Jackson was divorced re-
Gently from J. Fred Zimmerman, jr.
Edmund Breese is to have the chief
role in Charles Klein's new play, THE
Third Degree" when it is produced in
November
.'The Call Of the North" in which
Robert Edesoa began his season re-
Gently. has not proved a success and
win be Withdrawn. Edeson is now re-
| hearsing a new play.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
Turn to Horses

Turn to Horses
Horses win come ia for a large share
of attention during tlis month OF Sep
tember, IN connection with a whole Sc
ries OF horse shows. J. begins tomorrow
at Newport with the annual horse
show at the Casino, and as there has
been a big demand for boxes and the
nun Der OF entries is much larger than
usual ii bids fair. weather permitting.
10 prove a success. OF course. Alfred
and Reginald Vanderbilt viii be much
10 the fore. and have joined the crowd
Of those who are entertaining house
parties and dispensing hospitality in
connection with this affair, Alfred Van
derbiIt having given a BAH at his place,
Oakland farm. last night. the first dance
Of the kind there at which his former
wife has failed 10 do the honOrs as host
ess. Dances given by men who have
been divorced by their wives are some
what unusal even in New York society,
where sundered marriages are numer-
Gus. and the entertainment given by Al
fred Vanderbilt. whose divorce has not
yet. so far as I am aware, been made
final. has excited a good deal OF COM
ment.
There is always a somber touch about
this Newport horse show. For, whereas
other exhibitions OF the same character
AFFORD the occasion for pleasant and
merry gatherings OF society, the New
port show is one devoted to farewells.
It sounds not only the kneH of the New
port season. which comes 10 an end this
week, but likewise the termination of
many a summer friendship, OF many a
sumner romance and affaire de coeur.
Some OF those who will be making their
adieus at the Newport horse SHOW dur
| ing the next three days viii not D. seen
again for months TO come. haviES ar
ranged to spend the winter abroad.
while others, when they meet again
weeks hence, viii be compelled TO do so
on an entirely different footing.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06

Miss Bates New York season in "The
| Fighting Hope" VIII open the Belsaeo
Stuveysant Theater Tuesday, September
p. The initial Washington production
Of the new play at the Belsaco tomor-
row will be followed by week at
Pittsburg.
Cbase's new musical director. Henry
+. Smith, composed a march entitled
''rhe Opening of the Season" in honor
OF this seasons inaugural and it was
part OF last weeks music program at
the vaudeville theater. It is t1neful
and catchy.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra. the
Philadelphia Orchestra and Dwight FL
mendorf viii resume their regular en-
Ragements at the New National Theater
again this season. November viii be
the first concert by the Boston orches-
ira.
Nat Goodwin returned from Europe
last week and wiz go to the Pacific
coast and for a visit in Reno, New. to
look over his mining interests before
beginning his season in Cameo Kirby. -.
Maxine Elliott will not await the
completion of her new theater to begin
her season. Instead she viii appear
at Daly's in Myself, Bettina" and in
a new play entitled THE Charone. -
For the premiere at her own theater
Miss Elliott will reserve Clyde Fitch s
The Social Guide"
Instead OF white boys, little Indians
VIII be passing the water and pro-
Cgams at the New National Theater the
opening week, for that is what the little
boys-''Boody'' and Frank Kaufman
look like after a six weeks vacation
under the broiling sun and in the surf.
s'Onaip,'" the IIindoO mystery. bids
fair TO equal ''The Devil" In the num-
her OF companies being put up. "Oraip"
has been Incorporated, and there are six
acts OF that name now being played
over the vaudeville circuit The "Onaip"
coming here TO Chase's Is the original
and re one making the big New
York hit.
Howard Gould, who has been touring
through the country IN romantic plays
during the last FIVE years, viii play
the part Of Jack BrOok1eld. the gam
bier, in The Witching Hour" No. 2
Company.
Olga Nethersole's former leading man,
/ Edward Fielding, has been engaged by
William A Brady to support Cfsce
| George during her American tour in
''Divoreons.' Mr.. Fielding was with
The Washington times., 1908-09-06

Summer has been more than ordi-
narily duh this year At the various sea
side resorts and that is why people are
rnanifesting an altogether exceptional
eagerness TO get away from them, and
are prepared to embark upon the pleas
ure OF the autumn season with unac-
eustomed zest. The exodus from New
port. from Bar HarbOr. from Narragan-
sett Pier. from the various New Eng
land coast towns, and from the Jersey
aid Long Island seashore has already
begun, and the chaotic congestion OF
passenger and baggage traffic by which
the railroad and express companies ia
New York are confronted each year
ilst al this time. owing TO everybody
being bent on getting back 20 town al
the same time, is already wen under
way. forming as usual a theme Of much
inspiration 10 the artists of the comic
papers, but proving a source Of no end
Of trouble. worry, and discomfort 10
the victims.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
ALEXANDRIA FILLED
WITH SUMMER
VISITORS.

The Rev. c. L. Wo0ds0n ard daug1s
ter, Miss Elizabeth Woodson. OF Nor
folk. paid Alexandria visit last week.
A. c. Agnew. Of the United States
Internal Revenue Service, who has had
his office In Abingdon, has been trans
ferred to this city
Mrs. John p McKenna had as her
guests last week her nleces Misses
Rebeees Jennie. and 1srrie Open
heimer, Of Baltimore.
Mrs. Mary T. Wheatley paid a visit
to friends in Lynchburg last week
Mrs. r. c. Powell and Mrs. Thomas
Leadbeater. who have been visiting in
New Jersey, have returned.
Mrs. J. s. Chapman has returned from
a two weeks visit TO Virginia Beach.
Miss a 81. Chandlee, VINO has been
in Montgomery county. Nd, spending
the summer. has returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas a. Fisher,
who have been visiting at Colonial
Beach. have returned
Mrs. r. NJ. Anderson and daughter
have returned from the mountains OF
Loudoun county, where they have been
spending the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Davidson
have returned from visit TO Mark
ham,
Messrs. G. L. -Boothe and Z. S. Lead
beater and their families have returned
from Seminary HilL where they have
been summering
r. P. ". Garnett, who has been vls-
| iting in Essex and adjoining counties.
has returned home.
Miss Emma Broadus has returned
from a visit to Mrs. John Emmerson
! at Cape Henry.
Mrs Benjamin Wheatlev was n
Lynchburg on a visit 10 friends lest
week.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
HENRY MILLER'S SON
WITH GRACE GEORGE

Henry Miller, jr., a son OF the actor
manager has been specially engaged 10
play the comic role OF Adhemar IN Grace
Georges preliminary tour of ''Divorc-
ons." This role was acted IN tho first
New York city nua of the comedy by
Robert T. Haines. in the London g-ssfi tty
Richard Bennett. and in the second
New York city run and on Miss George 8
subsequent country wide tour by Doug
las Gerard
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
so DIFFERENT

-. .ife amt like the plays"
How noW%
When 1 go calling no housemaid ever
tells me the fam Y history whilst max
ing passes at the furniture with a
feather duster. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06

left there and is visiting relatives IN
Philadelphia. before returning 10 her
home in r street. about Tuesday
The Washington times., 1908-09-06
BACK TO THE GRIND.

our fatted bank roll gols.
Our coin expended
We catch the train at dawn.
Vacations s ended.
Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-09-06

Miss LAona Stern. after several
weeks stay here, has returned tc her
Home IN Norfolk, Va, accompanied by
her hostess, Miss Helene Stern