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The Washington times., 1908-05-28
Burton VS.. Cochran.

The Hon. W. Bourke Cochran,
speaking the last word for the
House Democrats against the Aid
rich-Vreeland bill, denounced it as
a measure which would force banks
10 do more investment and less dis
counting business than proper bank
! ing rules would dictate. MIR. Cochran
pointed out that if banks are to
avail themselves of the privilege
of issuing emergency circulation
against bonds, they must go into
the bond-owning business, which is
not a proper business for banks.
Commercial transactions. the receiy-
ing of deposits and the discounting
of commercial paper, he said, are
properly the bus ness of banks.
Mr.. Cochran is right, but his point
does not seem effective as against
the currency bill, which has been
passed. That measure presents a |
plan for issuance of circulation on |
commercial paper. i has been |
charged by the opposition to the |
Dill that the method of organizing !
the national currency associations |
under it are so cumbrous and in /
tricate, as we'll as expensive, that /
currency is not likely 10 be issued 1
under this plan; while the alterna-
tive scheme, for issues by the indi-
vidual bank on the basis of bonds,
viii be readily and easily availed of
because it is simple and compare
lively inexpensive.
Mr.. Burton, in his closing speech
for the bill, pointed out the faIlacy
of this argument. by showing that
only about $4,000, 900 of bonds Of
the classes named in the bin are
owned by all the national banks in
the country. That is, unless the ra-
tiOnal banks go into the business
of bond investment they viii not be
able TO borrow on bonds because
they viii not have the bonds.
1t does not seem at all probable
that, for the sake of being indie
pendent in the event of an emer-
gency which will seldom arise. banks
will go into bond investments.
Rather, they win depend on the pro-
vision for issuance under the COM
paper plan; and it is con
fdently believed that this plan
will be found vastly less difficult
and cumbrous than has been pre-
dicted
The executive committee of a ma
tional currency association, as con-
templated in the bill. must be COM
posed of at least five members. rep
resenting as many national banks.
In almost any city of moderate size
are national banks enough 10 fur
nish membership of an executive
committee, even if there are not
enough 10 make up the ten neces- ]
5ary TO complete an association.
This executive committee of men
living in one city, and able to meet
On a half-hour's notice, viii be trust
I'd with the conduct of the associa-
Mons business. Banks in adjacent
towns will readily join for the pur-
pose Of making up the full member
ship Of the association. 1t is not ap-
parent that the conditions for is
sue through associations are es- 7
'ecially onerOus or complicated. and
he claim that big banks, which are
lble to own bonds, viii monopolize
he advantages Of the law, under
he Aldrich provisions, seems tC be
demolished by the showing that ma il
ional banks in fact do not own Z
ponds.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
LUNA PARK

Luna Park next week will present its
patrons with an all-star vaudeville bill.
including Earle White & Co. travesty
stars; Tim CrOnin. popular musical
comedy artist; Caldera, juggIer, Paris
Music hall feature, Mabel Berra. Of
comic opera fame; John Taffett and
Clare, Sister, singing and dancing act.
and Dedio's European novelty, animal
show.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
BON TON BURLESOUERS-

Beauty. song. and fun. it IS said. viii
master the situation all next week at
the Gayety, when The Bon Ton Bur
lesQueTs'' viii appear, presenting
duce the entire company in a rapid
round ~ music and song. followed BY
an olio OF vaudeville novelties and clos
ng with Girl From Mars"
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

EalenCieuues lace. Instead OF the con-
VentlOHal bridal veil she wore a large
picture hat OF leghCrn and White lace
trimmed with pale pink roses and white
lace The bridal bouquet was d shower
OF mics or the valley and Bride roses
Hiss Rachel Wheeler. daughter of
representative and Mrs. WheeSer of
Hennsyl Nanla- as maid Of honor. was
the bride only attendant Miss Wheel
e. gown was or white French lawn
trimmed with baby Irish lace and an
empire girdle OF pale green satin. aud
she wore large white hat trimmed
with macs Her bouquet was a shower
No reception followed the ceremony.
Nj and Mrs. Gray leaving shortly aft
erWaTd for a bridal trip. They Will
stoI for a few days at Salt Lake City.
JtaE. where relatives of the bride viii
entertain them. and later 20 10 their
future home in Oakland. Cal J-p0n
their arrival there Mr. and Mrs George
+ Gray, parents of the bridegroom.
have arranged for a large reception in
their honor
Mrs. Gray's travelling costume was 4
tailored suit of marine blue with haL
ana gloves Of she same shade.
RdenOur-Delaney Wedding.
Mt. and Mrs Charles H. Ridepou- an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter. Berthe, 10 Leroy r. c. Delaney. OF
place some time in the early fan.
Brown-Train Engagement.
Cards have been received from Mr..
ana Mrs George Whitfield Brown for
the wedding reception OF their daugh-
Ter, Miss Enrol Cuthbert Brown, and
Lieut. Charles Russell Train. L. 8 n,
al their residence, ITO Connecticut
avenue, Monday evening, June Is. at 3
o clock.
The wedding ceremony viii be per-
formed ut $50 IN St. Thomas Church.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Crawford. OF
Va, have announced thu
enga cement OF their daughter, Beatrice, .
TO Marion Bel Humphrey. OF Washing
ton The wedding is TO be an event OF
The early fall
Alr. and Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell closed
their Connecticut avenue residence to- b
day and went 70 the New Willard until
late tonight, when they will leave .
Washington for their summer home,
LakelaWn," CazenOvia, y. =.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

Many thousands
have made long
Journeys to Wash
ington 20 file their
claims there. Many
a tragedy has cuI-
minated within its
walls. Some left
there bowed in dis
appointment. others
elated at tn cir
success.
In the center OF
the building you
viii find a great
court with lofty
roof of iron and
g ! a s s. The in
augural balls are
held there, and Il
VIII give you some
idea of the ma ppI-
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
Gray-Sherman Wedding.

Miss Laura Sherman. daughter u Mr.
and Mrs Hoyt Sherman. formerly Of
salt Lake City, and Prentiss GRAY of
Oakland. Cal, were married vesterda,,
afternoon at 4 o'clock in St. ION :
Episcopal Church, the Rev. Roland
Cotton Smith, rector Of St. Johns. OFF,
Ciating.
y profusion or white peonles and tan
palms adorned the altar and the organ
ist Of the church played an appropTisf e
program OF music before the ceranor9y
Miss Sherman, who was gi,-a,,
marriage by her father, wore a daint1,
bridal gown Of white bRtiste. inset LII
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
Mrs. Marshall Leaves.

Mrs. Fielding Lewis N. rshaU Ief.
Washington this morning fo New York.
from where she will sail tomorrow 10
visit her son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs Richard F. Amphlett. OF Wych-
bold Han. near Northampton. Eng
land. Mrs Marshall viii remain abroad
until October. and before her return will
also visit the Countess CCetzen, of Ham
burg Germany
The marriage OF MIS- Marshall s
daughter. Miss Mary BlaCkford Mar
shall TO Mr.. Amphlett, was an import
ant event OF the spring season year
ago Mrs Amphlett may return with
her mother for visit In the fall
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

must come into fashion rather than
nave every Tom, Dick, and Harry
sailing up to the front windows at
embarrassing moments. 1t viii have
TO be a breach of etiquette rot to
alight on, or In or under the hanger
and stay there until formally well
coined.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

alter next week. The show IS said 70
differ from the usual run OF burlesque
attractions Two burlesques viii be
offered, and they are said 10 be bTim
fun Of mlrth, merriment, and tuneful
raInliaa
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
MOfett-shreve Announcement.

Miss Ellen Christine Monett. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Moffett. and
Benjamin Dorsey Shreve, whose en-
gagement was announced early in the
spring, viii be married Tuesday evening,
Juno Is, at O'clock, in ST. Marks
Episcopal Church. \ reception in the
home of the brides parents viii follow
the ceremony.
Miss Phoebe Monett will be her sis
ter maid OF honor. and the bridesmaids
VIII be Miss Courtney Williams. Miss
Rebekah de Lashmutt, Miss May Wells,
Miss Anita Disterich, Miss Lucie Comp
ton, and Miss Marion Skinner.
Charles Russner viii act as best man
for the bridegroom elect and the usheTs
will be Benjamin MOfett, Dudley
Shreve, George Oyster, William Kemp
er, Morris StrattOn, and Douglas Page.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Becker have
moved into their new home, Far View
Cottage, Friendship Heights. AID. Their
children. two sons. and daughter. viii
be home from private boarding school
June !.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

evening in honor Of Miss Enrol Brown.
whose marriage 30 Lieut. G. r. Train,
L. 3 n. Will take place June -. Mss
Cockreu took her guests in motor cars
10 Cabin Johns Bridge. where the
party diued al the hotel and later went
Tor a long ride before returning 10
Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

tude OF the floor space when I tell YOU
that 1900 people have been gathered
there at one time
Two thousand clerks. most of them
veterans with the bronze button. are
employed within its walls"
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
Seeing Washington With TIE Times Guide

HERE you
Pen sion
Building,
through which hun
dreds OF millions of
dollars flow annual
" to the widows of
the Boys In Blue
and the Boys I'm
Khaki, who laid
down their lives
for their country,
and TO the lucky
boys who survived
the wars and are
now receiving a
well-eaTned pension.
If you will look
closely. ladies and
gentlemen, at that
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
Miss Coekrell Entertains.

Miss Anna CocIreU. daughter Of for
mer Senator Coczren was hostess last
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

Corn al $ll0 per bushel is almost "a
justiics ton of the outrage Of charging
90 cents ior a mint JuIep.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

It's hard to believe that a great big
State ike North Carolina possesses
10000 majority Of cranks, fools, and
fanatics. as the saloon advocates Ike
10 call their opponents. The other eX-
PLANTATION seems to be that lot or
people, and an increasing lot. who are
neither cranks. fools, nor fanatics, have
enlisted in the warfare against the
saloon.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

The Hon. Serene Payne IS just fear
fully worried about whether the Demo
Gratis VIII ever succeed in making q
satisfactory explanation 70 the country
Of their course at this session II seems
- pity &c keep Mr.. Payne all unstrung
lhis way when ne could be made com
Portable with so little difficulty.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

The affair Of the Florida and the
Arkansas seems 70 Indicate that the
problem OF the Irresistible force alsi
the lumOvable object has been abost
solved.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

The lOng-expected is happening IN
the recount or the New York mayoralty
contest Mr. Hearst IS making gains
which are expected to elect him. Mr..
Hearst as mayor Of New York, right
along at the red hot crisis OF a Presi-
Dental campaign. would surely add
some gayety TO the situation and keep
the guesseTs fTOm ennui.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

The presentation or bills generally has
the effect OF Tightening money condi-
tions. but the AIdrlch- VreeIand meas
ure is the exception.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

Admiral Crowninshield viii be re-
membered as the man who succeeded,
during the Spanish war periods IN max
ing a number of very creditabIe war
epigrams without putting any swear
words into EN-.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

If that telegraph operator who re-
organizes SlDat Fassett's telegram
could De sen, to prison In New York.
he wouldn't bother about asking any
executive clements until after the re-
tiremeut Of Hughes from Albany.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

Folks IN Georgia Will not mind their
aridity when all the States around them
are likewise dusty. Misery loves com
pany, and North Carolina will be well
coined 20 the columns Of the drys on
this basis
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

One thing comforting when q thief
carried or your silverware is that the
newspapers are always pleasant enough
about IL TO refer 10 Il as family plate.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28
Perkins Dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cleveland Per-
kinds entertained a small party at din
ner last evening, having among their
guests the British Ambassador and Mrs.
James Bryce.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

If Representative Moore's laundry
crusade continues 10 gain strength the
Philsdelphian will be in the Vice Presi-
Dental class so0ni sort Of an invol-
untary candidate for the place at the
shirt-tau end Of he ticket, SO to say.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

yellow stripe which stretches around the
entire building you will see the sCUlp-
tured figures of marching troops In an
endless procession. If you could get close
view of that strip you would see cavalry
Infantry, and artillery. now buoyant as
they march to the music of fife and
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

The Ambassador Of Brazil and Nine.
NabucO viii leave Washington early Ia
June for the cottage al Hamilton. Mass.
they have taken for The summer They
may also attend the Chicago convention
before settling FOR the summer.
The members OF the embassy stan per-
sonnet viii also spend the greater part
Of the summer at Hamilton.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

Continued on Tenth Pags.l
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

Robert Winser, Of Boston.
Henry 5. Lyon, of Boston.
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs Ten Eyck Wendell closed
their Connecticut avenue residence to-
day and went 70 the New Willard until
late tonight when they will leave
Washington for their summer home,
LakelaMn.- CazenovIa. \. Y
The Washington times., 1908-05-28

The American Free Art League is
sues a circular against the present
tariff tax on art. What the league
says is directly to the point:
The star and Newark advertiser., 1908-04-27
sI,553,0OO SCHOOL
BUDGET PASSES
ESTIMATE BOARD
S25O,00O Estimate for New
High School Is Left to
Education Board.
REFERENCE MADE AFTER
HOT GENERAL ARGUMENT
Appropriations for Technical
High and Athletic Field
Go Through.

The 81, 1,553, 900 budget of the Board OF
Education for the erection of schools
and the purchasing of sites was ap-
proved by the Board of School Esti-
mate today, with the exception of $780,
900 for the erection of a new High
School. This item was referfed to the
Board of Education The Board of Es-
innate will hold a special meeting Fri
day morning so the budget may be
finally presented to the Common Coun-
Gil Friday night,
The reference of the amount asked
for the new high school came about
after warm argument in which Comp
troller j. Harry Bachelor, President
Guild, of the Board of Education, and
a. b. Poland, superintendent of schools,
participated.
superintendent Poland declared that
another literary high school was un-
necessary, and said a manual training
and commercial high school would OBJ
viate the need for another high school.
Comptroller Bachelor said the
finances of the city should be consid-
cred, declaring that IL the bond issue
was increased they would be paralyzed.
The 100000 additional appropriation
for the erection of the technical high
school was granted, the cost of this
building now aggregatins $600,0o0
The $4,000 for the purchase of an
athletic field was also passed without
comment.
OF the total amount, 1851 900 was for
the erection of new schools. additions
and the athletic field, and $4,000 for
sites.
The star and Newark advertiser., 1908-04-27
LANG MUST PAY
PENALTY FOR THE
MURDER OF NIECE
United States Supreme Court
Rules Against Jerseyman
Who Killed Girl.

WASHINGTON. April 27-The SUI
preme Court of the United States today
affirmed the decision of the Court of
Errors and Appeals of New Jersey in
the case of Frederick Lang, who was
found guilty OF the murder Of his niece
in Middlesex County in 1906.
Lang sought to have the verdict of
the New Jersey court set aside because
he had had no opportunity to challenge
grand jurors over IS years of age. The
New Jersey law excuses such men from
jury duty when the point as to their age
is raised before they are sworn in.
Lang's crime was committed after the
jury which indicted him had been
sworn, and claiming this to be dis
elimination against him in favor OF
persons who might have had an oppor-
tunity to challenge the jury, he asked
the Supreme Court to take cognizance
of his case.
The star and Newark advertiser., 1908-04-27

Wood testified today that Cans was a
guest at his home at various games OF
pinochle and poker. He said that Cans
had spent more time watching his
wife's eyes than the cards he held. Yet
at the same time, Wood declared hat
his wife appeared to be greatly i'm
pressed by Ganss skill.
Wood denied that he had ever seen
or allowed any of the poker players
to kiss his wife.
Have you forgiven your wife?" he
was asked.
mot wholly he answered, "but /
viii continue to live with her.
The courtroom was reused to laugh
ter when a lawyer for the defendant
asked Mr.. Wood to describe the kitty
in a game of poker. Judge Adams
finally interfered and said that the de-
scription of Il kitty had no bearing on
the case
Wood charged that the defendant
save Mrs. Wood money and furnished
her with clothes.
Tried to Commit suicide.
When Wood found out that his wife
had gone away 1t upset him so that
he took carbolic acid, but recovered, it
was stated
Mr.. Woods pretty 7year-old daugh-
ter Adele was in the courtroom as he
told the story of his domestic woes.
Tlfa wife did not make her appearance
when the trial was called. She is at
home, the couple having made I'D.
II found my wife on the following
morning after she left me in a house in
Mt. Prospect avenue testified Wood.
"I induced her to come home, but she
held back the name of the party at
fault. ! was willing to overlook 1T all"
Mr.. Wood continued with great sulp,
until about q week after she went
away again | found my wife at my
mothers some time after that. Then
/ took her TO Philadelphia to get her
away from her former scenes"
Mr.. Wood, under the ss-eSanlina-
ton, went into details of the card par
tics at the Wood home when Cans and
Mrs. Wood first met
Adele Wood the little daughter OF
the plaintiff. was called upon to lden-
tify Cans as an habitue of the poker
parties. and did SO with cheerlul
pfon1ptitude. laying her hand upon ms
somewhat broad shoulders
After Elma w. Creser, boarding
house keeper. of Centre street, had
testified to Mrs. Woods visits to her
place, Miss Sophie Geiger, of East Or
ange. and Miss Alice Brown, of this
city, were placed on the witness stand
to tell what they knew of Gans's habits.
They had failed to appear in time
for the afternoon session. and the court
was about to declare them in contempt
when they suddenly entered the court
room.
The star and Newark advertiser., 1908-04-27
DRYDEN IS SLATED
| FOR CHAIRMAN OF
| STATE CONVENTION
Taken to Indicate Pledging of
State Delegation to Secretary
Taft for President.
| FORMER SENATOR WAS
AN ORIGINAL TAFT MAN
Has Been Asked to Preside and
1t Is Understood Is Willing
to Accept the Place.

Former United States Senator John
F. Dryden, it is understood. will be
the chairman of the State Republican
convention, which will be held in Tren-
ton Tuesday of next week to select
delegates large from this State to
the rational Republican convention in
C4icago on June 16 next.
Governor j. Franklin Fort. it was re-
ported desired to be the chairman, and
is said to have made the request to the
state Committee, which met last week.
but lie received no response. In the
meantime the State Committee went
anead with preparations for the con-
yc1tion and it is reported. on good
au,h1ity, asked Mr.. Dryden to pre-
side.
His answer to the proposition has not
yet teen received. but it is understood
that it will probably be favorable
If Mr.. Dryden should be the chair
man his acceptance of the post would
indicate that the delegation from New
Jersey will be for Secretary William H.
Taft for the presidential nomination, as
he has been a consistent and persistent
Taft man from the time Taft first be-
came a candidate for the place. The
secretary and Mr.. Dryden are close
personal friends.
If the State delegation should declare
for Mr.. Taft, great part of the credit
will be due to the influence of the for
mer Senator, who has been quietly
talking with the State leaders during
the last few months.
1t is said that he has been practi-
cally assured that the delegation from
New Jersey will be for Taft, even
though the convention should not
pledge it,
The star and Newark advertiser., 1908-04-27

Evidently Miss MacLea had planned
her death with systematic determine
tion. The windows were tightly closed
and even the Intel of tine doorway had
been clogged with one end of a rug.
Rumors of an unhappy love affair in
which their daughter was involved
were positively denied by her parents
today, The statement was made at the
MacLea home that Miss MacLea had
been despondent for over one year past
and had been sufferer from melan-
cholia.
Girl Light-Henrted at Dinner.
Despite her melancholia. Miss Mac
Lea was in unusually good health and
spirits last night. She was the life of
the family dinner party. joked and
chatted with her eparents and two
younger sisters and finally retired to
her room shortly after IL O'clock
No intmation of her mad act was
given until her mothers Mortified dis
covery at s O'clock this morning.
DR.. Martin J. Synnott, the family ply
sician. was hastily summoned, but after
an examination declared that life had
been extinct for several hours.
DR.. Synnott Immediately notified
County Physician Elliott and Chief OF
Police Gallagher. After DIR. Elliott
called at the house he stated that death
had resulted from self-inhicted means
He issued death certificate.
: hesparents and sisters of Miss Mac
Lea do not agree with the police and
county physician that the girl CONF
mitted suicide. They adhere strongly
to the theory that Miss MacLea met
her death through accident.
According to their theory Miss Mac
Lea put the gas out after retiring, and
then neryously turned on the jet again.
1t is then supposed she fell asleep with
out discovering her mistake.
A fact that lends credence to the ac-
cident theory is that Miss MacLea left
no letter or other writing to explain her
act
Extraordinary efforts were made by
the family to prevent any publicity of
the girls unfortunate end
Father Frustrated.
Her father who is in the wholesale
dry goods business. at 70 Worth street.
New YORK. is prostrated over the tragic
end of his daughter.
Miss MacLea was little known in
Montclair, Her family only recently
moved into the handsome home in Err
win Park road. She spent much Of her
time indoors. To those who knew her
she was regarded as a young woman Of
unusual charm and attractiveness.
The star and Newark advertiser., 1908-04-27
NEWARK CAPTAINS
BARGE FIRE-SWEPT.
Vulcan, Captain W. H. Chambers,
Destroyed Off Elizabeth.
Rescnes by Towing Crew.

The barge Vulcan, OF the stephens
Transportation Line, of this city. was
destroyed by fire in Newark Bay. OPP
posite Elizabethport, The boat was in
tow of the lighter Grecian, of the same
line, and was en- route to this city with
a large cargo of wood pulp and cork
Captain w. II. Chambers, 402 Market
street. and his wife, attempted to ex-
.tinguish the blaze. but the flames spread
so rapidly that the boat was soon
roaring furnace. The captain and his
wife were rescued by the crew of the
Grecian. The vessel was run aground
Friday on the flats.