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The Washington times., 1908-07-16
AMERICAN CAR LOSES
SIX DAYS IN RACE
New Driving Gear Must Come
From Point Two Hundred
Miles AWAY.

VIATKA, Russia, July 16.-Shuster,
driver OF the American Thomas car,
which he'd been hel6 up here six days
on account of the broken teeth in the
driving gear. was expected 10 return to-
day from Tazan, zoo miles away. with a
new gear.
Every hour Of the enforced delay has
added to the suspense of the crew. as -
word has been received from the Ges.-
man ProtOs car Whether the ProtCs
IS the victim of some accident or has
chosen another route and Is now far
ahead of the Thomas, is not known.
The Thomas crew is apprehensive that
the latest injury to its car has greatly
handicapped IL. and the anxiety will
not be relieved until word from the
PrOtos is received
Just as soon as Shuster returns the
trip to Paris will be resumed and the
car. which has seen harder service than
ever fell to an automobile before, viii
be pushed to the limit
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
BATTLE BY WIRELESS
ENGLAND'S VENTURE
StrategiStS in London Control 800
Vessels Maneuvering in the
North Sea.

LONDON. July 16.-Naval warfare by
wireless telegTaphy was inaugurated by
England today. The feet OF over 800
vessels that has been maneuvering in
the North sea since the first OF the
month began a gigantic sham engage
ment, with the NOV ement Of every yes
sci controlled BY the admiralty office
in London. which communicated its or
dors by wireless.
England's greatest naval strategists
assembled at the admiralty Office and
with the position of every vessel in
the greatest feet ever assembled spread
before them on a map, they began the
great naval game To All appearances
the men might have been playing chess.
instead Of controlling the movements OF
vessels that cost hundreds OF millions
and carried thousands of sailors
The experts would make no .ment
on the result Of this new We, re in
naval science. except TO say sha I had
proved satisfactory
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
AN EXCEPTION NOTED

And what are you going to be. my
little MANI"
II n going TO grow Up like papa.
That's right. You want to be inst
Ike your papa, don yOu2''
Yes, ma am Only / amt a-soin' TO
kiss Bella behind the door an nave ma
ketch me- '-Exchange
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
KeIIy-Haslett Wedding.

Miss Katherine A Haslett and Henry
H Kelly, or Baltimore, were married
last evening at 8 O'Clock in ST. Peter
Catholic Church. the Rev. H Il Curley
officiating
Miss HasIett's bridal costume was a
tailored gown Of blue chiffon cloth, with
a hat Of the same shade, and her only
attendant was the maid Of honor, Mss
Gertrude McGraft, OF Baltimore Miss
McGraft wore a brown lOuisine gown
and a brown hat trimmed with plumeS
Edward Kelly. Of Baltimore, brother
Of the bridegroom. acted as best man
After an extensive Northern Irlp Alr.
and Mrs. Kelly will reside In Baltimore
The bride IS the daughter OF Mrs. Low
icy Haslett. of 1117 o street Washing
ton, but has made her home IN Balti-
more for some time
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
No. BUREAU OF STANDARDS

physical properties as are OF import
ance In their manufacture, distribution,
or use
All standards Of weights and meas
ures used by State and city govern
ments are taken from the standards in
the bureau. Photometry, pyrometry,
polarimetry, and radioIcetry, are a few
OF the everyday things which the ex-
perts at the bureau work on Some OF
them you never heard OF. perhaps. The
chemists and physicists OF the bureau
conduct many scientific Investigations.
Washington recognized the neces-
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

sity OF the Govern
m e mt kin = a
standard OF weights
and measures. and
urged Congress to
look to it. For a
time the work was
done by the sur
yors of the
ports. While John
Quincy Adams was
President, he work
ed on the subject
four years and then
submitted a report
which has become
a classic in me-
teorology. In IL he
advised the adoD-
tiOu Of a universal
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
Mrs. Mary ]. Child and John
A. Macpherson Will Be
Married This Evening.
Wedding Supper at the
Shoreham Hotel Follow
ing the Ceremony.

Mrs. Mary J. Child OF Newport, r
J., and John -. Macpherson. Of Boston,
viii be married this evening IN the Fifth
Baptist Church The Rev Dr.. Weston
Bruner VIII be the officiating clergyman.
Only small party OF relatives and
friends VIII attend. The church viii be
decorated with palms and white tow
ers-
Mrs Child's bridal gown VIII be Of gray
messaline satin trimmed With old lace
and she viii carry a shower bouquet OF
Bride roses.
A wedding supper at the Shorehanl
Hotel win follow the ceremony.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
WHICH WAS IT?

Who goes there, friend o. foe2'' called
the timid householder ds he saw a
figure cropping about his back steps in
the early dawn
man." replied a gruff voice.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
McDonald-Rudasil v edding.

Mss MeIza I. Rudasiil. daughter OF
NJ and Mrs p J. Rudasill, and
George B. Mcdonald we're married yes
terday afternoon at go o'clock IN the
home Of the brides parents, on Florida
avenue. the Rev n. Ross Fishburn
performing the ceremony. in the pres
ence Of only a small party OF relatives
and intimate friends
Miss RudasilTs bridal costume was q
dainty gown OF white point d'espriL
and she carried a bouquet OF Bride
roses and wore a single rose in her hair
instead Of the usual veil
Mss Nora James. as maid o. honor.
wore a becoming gown Of pale blue
silk and carried Bridesmaid roses, VIII
liam Mcdonald. brother OF the bride
groom. acted as best man.
Shortly after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdonald left for their bridal trip,
and their future home IN Happy. Creek.
Va Mrs Mcdonald wore a becoming
travelling costume OF light tan Panama
cloth and q hat TO match
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

If the District Commissioners want
to follow the example Of the Hlustri-
Gus governor himself in locating the
Shepherd statue they will decide on
the best place for it and then make il
ct
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

No matter where the national chair
men locate their headquarters we all
know where the headquarters will be
after November 8
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

BY collecting a little loose change from
the national banks. Mr.. COrtelyou is
pleased to announce that his available
cash balance has been raised TO $780,
on. 900
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Persons leaving the city for a
short or long period during the sum
mer may have The Times mailed
TO them at the following rates:
Daily, 6 cents a week; daily and
Sunday, ii cents week. All mail
Subscriptions are payable strictly in
advance.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Somebody ought TO say Have an
other 10 that Prohibitionist who in
ected so much oratoricaI spirit into
,he Columbus convention.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
Seeing Washington With The Times Guide

gentlemen,
stands the Bureau
of Standards, the
court OF last resort
on all questions
concerning our sys-
TEN of weights and
measures.
I'm the building
there is a collec-
ton of instruments
" h / c h il n o I
e q u a ] e d IN the
world, instruments
that will measure
and weigh almost
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

In other words, the Interstate Com
merce Conductor refuses to put the
Electric Railway Commission off the
car.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

It's pity we can't get that drill team
OF the Mystic Shrine TO take our base
ball team IN hand
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
Fultons Leave.

Miss Ana Fulton and Greed NJ Full
ton, 5r., who have spent the winter az
the Burlington apartment with their
father. have gone 10 Saddle Va for
the summer.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Mr. and Mrs. James - Workman
have returned to their home on "
street from a visit to their nieces and
NEPHEW, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Zirkie,
and Mrs. Julia =. Bryan. in their homes
IN stanton, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Wen bet Mr.. Bryan isn't "The Peer
less" to his proOfreadeTs. No editor
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

The authorities haven't allowed a 20
bee court decision 10 sour them on milk
inSnection.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
DOES SEEM INADEQUATE.

They say the sun has enough heat
to last for 100000 years"
How long2'
For SE008,000 years"
Then what's the use Of me taking a
two weeks NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

A doctor is out for the Foraker toga.
Might trepan and take the Senator
scalp.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Brig. Gen. Daingerheld Parker, re-
Months.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

An aeroplane has been held for debt
That's a new kind Of high fnanciering.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
Newells Leave.

NrWclIs LtaHE.
Dr. and MS william n Newell
closed their house on Sixteenth street
and left Washington this morning for
Asbury Park. y. J.. where they viii
spend several weeks az the Passaic
Hotel Their son and daughter-in-Iaw.
Mr.. and Mrs William s. Newell. left
last evening for a six weeks VISIT In
Canada
Mrs. William MILAN and the Misses
MILAN also left washington this morn
ing for a several weeks sojourn at
Asbury Park They will occupy apart
ments AZ the Park View Hotel
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
Kistler-w.ight Wedding.

Kistler-W.ight Wedding.
Mrs. lei =. Wright and Maurice 3.
Kistler Were married last evening in
the home o. the bride, in the keystone
apartments The Rev. Charles L. NeI-
bel, Of the Eastern Presbyterian Church.
performed the ceremony in the presence
OF a small party Of relatives and friends.
Immediately after the ceremony sIr.
and Mrs Kistler left Washington for a
wedding trip 10 Atlantic City. Upon
their return they viii make their home
in Washington.
The fUide who is prominent worker
among the Daughters Of the American
Revolution. the Ladies Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic, and Esther Re-
belxah Lodge. No. >, vas presented
Monday evening. with handsome gold
badge in recognition Of her services in
the office Of noble grand, from which
she recently retired.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Mrs. Austin Stickney and the Misses
Suckney are spending the sumner IN
Dublin, y. H
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
Bradleys at Narragansett.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley, OF Wash
ington and Tuxedo, have arrived at
NarFagansett, and are the guests OF
Mrs. Bradley's mother, MIS- Marshall
J. Allen. OF New York, a. the Mathew
son
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Miss Mabel Johnson, OF Washingto1S
has gone 70 Bar HsrbOr for the sum-
mer.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Mrs. 1E-ederick z. Chaplin and family
are spending several weeks on the Jer-
sey coast. They viii so 10 New Hamp-
shire August D. where they VIII remain
until early faE-
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

The Misses 1IacMurray. OF Washing
ton, are at the Hotel WolcOtt, New
York city, for a few days before going
20 Bar Harbor Tor the remainder OF the
season.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. 2. H. Tucker have jus3
returned to Washington from e bris1
visit In Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Gen. Clarence r Edwards, T. 5 A.
has returned from Magnolia Beacn
Mass. where he has established MS
family Tor the summer.
The Washington times., 1908-07-16
Menk-Kettler Wedding.

Menk-KettIer Wedding.
Miss Augusta r KettIer, daughter Of
Mr.. ard Mrs Lewis Kettler. and OswiT
W. Menk were married at noon today
IN the home Of tho brides parents, On
NJ street The officiating clergyman was
the Rev. z. A. Mcneil, Of Concordia
Lutheran Church Only a small party.
OF relatives and intimate friends were
present A profusson of palms and
white flowers formed the decorations IN
the house.
Miss Kettler wore a dainty costume
OF white null, and valenciennes Iacs
over silk, and wore no veil Her bridal
bouquet was a shower Of Bride roses
Miss Marie Kettler. sister Of the bride,
acted as maid OF honor Her gown was
2. white embroidered robe. and her bou-
duet a shower OF Bridesmaid roses
The brides two little nephevvs,
Frederick Schultz and Edward Ket-
tier, also attended her as ribbon
hearers. They wore LINEN suits, shoes
and socks
Theodore Menk, brother OF the
bridegroom. acted as best man.
Following the ceremony an informal
breakfast was served TO the bridal
party and later in the afternoon Mr..
and Mrs Menk left for a trip 70
away gown was a tailored one of navy
blue chiffon bTOadCloth- Upon their
return they VIII reside IN Washing
ton.
Freund's was the scene OF very
pretty wedding last evening, when Miss
Cora Sommers, daughter of MI and
Mrs. Joseph Sommers, OF Nj street, was
married to Joseph Bendheim, also OF
Washington, BY Rabbi Louis Stern. OF
the Eighth Street Temple. The bride
entered the hail with her father, who
gave her in marriage Her gown was
OF white messaline trimmed in rare OLD
lace. the gift of her grandmother. She
wore a large tulle veil gracefully at
tached to the hair. with q wreath OF
lilies Of the valley. ana carried a white
Bible, with a shower Of lilies OF the
valley
Mss Irene Sommers, wearing a white
null dress. trimmed In Valenciennes
lace, and carrying pink Bridesmaid
roses, attended her sister as maid or
honor David Rothckild served Mr..
Bendheim as best man, while the ,sb-
ers were Melville Fischer, Stanley
Fischer. Sydney GuggeQheim. and Her
Mr.. ana MIS-. Bendhasm left for n
water trip 10 Norfolk. Old Point, New
York and Boston. The brides r.oinc-
away costume was Of green rajah trim
med IN tan, with contrasting hat
gloves and boots Upon their return
Mr. and Mrs Bendheim will reside az
the Mississippi.
The Out-of-town guests were Mr. and
MIS-, DaVld Sommers. MI ana MIS-
Adolph SOmmers. OF Pennsylvania Mr..
and Mrs. s. Newnlyer. OF HzTre de-
CONTINUED On Page Thirteen.)
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Mrs. w II. Richards. accompanied
BY her little daughter and son lell
Washington this morning Tor Philadel-
rhia where she will be the guest or
Mrs. Moran for several weeks
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

The Mexican ambassador. Senior Crae1
was the guest complimentary 10 uhOl3
the diplomatic Representatives of the
Central American countries now in
Washington entertained at luncheon in
the Metropolitan Club yesterday.
The Japanese ambassador. arc7m-
panied by the baroness and their dauEh-
ter, Baroness KiyO, left washington
this morning for Buena Vista Nd IA
the Blue Ridge mountains.
John j. Coates, who has been the
guest OF Miss Ida Martin has returned
to his home in Brooklyn. where ne will
spend the rest of the summer at the
Highlands, his fathers country home.
Miss Adelaide Head left yesterday for
New York. where she viii join a party
OF friends and sail today for Europe on
the White Star liner Cedric She will
visit London. Paris, and Vienna, and
return home October-h
The Washington times., 1908-07-16

Continued On Page Thirteen-)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
TOday's Telegraphic News,
Storms In Texas.

Fort Worth, Tex, April IS This
section is slowly recovering from the
effects of the torren,ial rains aud high
wind storm that swept over mere last
night, causing damage chat will reach
into millions and completely suspending
railroad, telegrsphic and telephone
communication. The Trinity river here
is out of its banks aud all of the houses
in the vicinity are flooded. Fortunately
the police were able to get the residents
to the high grounds 10 time, 80 that
there was no loss Of life.
At Cleburp, 20 miles to the south,
half dozen houses we're unroofsd, and
five hundred houses we're flooded when
the t@o bayons that run through the
town overlooked their banks. Many
narrow escapes are reported.
A circus, located in the western por-
ton of the toSn, was completely wrecked.
Two lions escaped from their cages and
caused pauic pro~ling around town,
but we're finally recsp'ured by their
keepers. One csnvsssman was fatally
hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday the postal
savings bank bill was reported by Sena-
tor Carter, Wi!hs favorable recommends
ton.
The bill to aPportion smoug the
States q share of the proceeds from the
sale Of public lands was discussed for
about an hour, bnt no action upon ii
vas taken.
Six treaties, including two adopted at
The Hague peace conference, we're sp-
proved in a short executive session.
Eulo0ies on the lives of the late Sens-
tors Morgan sad Pettus, Of Alabama,
we're delivered today.
The House 10 committee Of the whole
toLk, up the consideration Of the dipIo-
matte and cOnsElar appropriation bill.
General debate laSIed FIVE hours, and,
$50, the House took recess until H.
80 Today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
Quiet In chsstsr5s

Wilmington, DEL, April Is "A
special to the Journal from Chester re-
ports cars running there today, but
nobody except the police are riding on
them. There is no rioling and the
people within the city limits are quiet.
Much trouble is expected, however,
when the suburban lines are started.
This morning unknown persons set
fire to Johnson's bridge, between Ohes-
ter and Marcus Hook, which is used
by the railway company. The structure
was partially destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
Another Strike.

Cumberland. Nd, April IS.-Because
the officials of the local street railway
corporation refused to reinstate two OF
Its conductors who we're discharged last
week for playing poker in car in the
barn, all Of the other employees struck
today and the road is tied up. The COM
panY has sent for "strike breaker"
James Farley aud his men from New
York, and announce that it will reopen
its road just as room a. he arrives. Special
deputies have been sWorn in to guard
she compauy's property and trouble is
looked for. The striking employees aud
their sympsthizsrs are in an ugly mood
aud threaten that II non.union men are
imported they will run them out of
town,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
Labor Conference.

New York, April. lS.-samuel Com
pers President of the American
Federation OF Labor is holding a dis.
tinctly imoortsnt conference today at
the Hotel Everett which may determine
he attitude to be taken by union labor
in the presidential campaign. James
Dugan and james O'Counell, the o.her
members of the subcommittee of the
executive committee Of the national
organization, we're closeted with Gomper,
this morning for several hours. Most Of
the best labor leaders of this section Of
the country called du'ing ihe session.
Gompers was asked what he thought
OF the action of the Central Federation
of Labor Of Cleveland 10 taking action
favoring the organization of labor
party, but declined to comment In any
Way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
Demands Investigation i.

Decatur, ILL.,, April Decentralization
started ~ Arthur Granata, ROYAL Ital-
ian consular agent at Springfield, ILL.,,
probably will cause international COM
pIicstions of various character in con-
neclion with the attack on the Italian
colony by mUb in Clinton Thursday
aud the subsequent fight OF Italians from
the city. Gransts has demanded q
statement OF the affair from the city
officials and county authorities, showing
what means have been adopted TO sp.
prehend the mbers of the mo-. He
will report to the Italian legation at
Washington. No arrests have been made
in connection with the attack. Incrimi-
Mating evidence, it is stated, has been
obtained against several prominent men,
and arrests are expected today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
The Vanderbilt Divorce Case.

New York, April lS.-Referee David
Mcclure, who heard the evidence in the
suit of Mrs. Alfred q Vanderbilt for 8
divorce. will nile his report with the
clerk of the Supreme Court late this sf-
ternoon or Monday, according to re-
port current today. Rumor has 1t Mrs.
Vanderbilt has won her case. When
the pa, ers and referees recommendation
are fled they will go to Justice C'Gor-
man. Just how long he will keep them,
is not known, but in comparatively
short time be viii announce his decision.
1t is expected he will confirm the divorce
and issue an interOcutOry decree. This
will premit Mrs. Vanderbilt to remarry,
If she desires. after three months. During
that interim either party may reopen the
case with a view OF eflectinga reconcilia-
tiUn or to secure change in the decree.
1t is cuueuily reported the referse has
recommended that Mrs. Vanderbilt be
given al slimony 100000. Young
Vanderbilt Is worth anywhere from $4O,-
600, 900 TO $50, OO0,O 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
Virginia News.

Mrs. Jane Rector, widow OF the late
Joseph Rector, Of Stafford COUNTY, died
Thursday at her home, near Kelley's
Ford, after brief illness, aged 7S years.
The 18th annusl Council of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in the
Diocese of Virginia will meet in st.
Georges church, Fredericksburg, on
Wednesday, May Goth, at 10 a. m.
Yesterday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Lewis English, Is years old, youngest
son Of George W. English, of near Kin
sale, was instantly killed at Kinsale by
the wheels of his wagon running over
his head.
Daniel Bryan, who lives near Neab-
SEQ, In the lower portion of Prince Will
liam county, was arrsigned in the Cir
cult Court at Manassas on Thursday on
the charge of selling liquor and Wss
fined 800.
Rumors are current In Richmond to
the effect that the American Tobacco
Company (the trust), which has branches
all over the civilized and semi-civilized
world, Is about to dissolve. This step,
1t is said. will be taken upon the adj
vice OF friends in Washington, to pre-
vent prosecution under the provisions
of the Sherman bill.
T. NJ. Angle, the president and gene
raj manager OF the Dry Fork Disabling
Company, bonded disiillery incorpor-
ated under tho laws OF Virginia, WAS
placed on trial 10 Danvile, yesterday, 10
The United States Court, Judge Nc
Dowell presiding, sn Ire charge OF haV-
ing perpetrated enormous frauds on the
government by the manufacture and
the sale of unstamped spirits.
Early Wednesday morning the barn
Of Solomon j. Heusley, near Harrison
burg, was burned and Is horses per-
ished in the flames. Much hay and
grain and lot of farming implements
were DESTROYED, sntailing loss of about
81, 900. Yesterday a sensation Was
caused when William A. Bsuebrr,
suHstsn.isl young farmer, who ewus the
adjoining farm, was arrested and placed
10 jail on a warrant charging hiln With
firing the building. Bsugher is about %
years OF age, married and has family.
Mr.. Crawford Gushing died at the
home of bis SOD, Mr.. r. B. Gushing, OF
Wellington, Prince William county. on
Tuesday last Of paralysis. in his S4,h
year. He was respected by large circle
Of friends and was useful citizen in
both private and public life. Mr.. Cush.
ing for many years bad been prominent
in county politics and filled many offices
of honor and trust. he was chairman
of the board OF supervisors of the coun-
ty for great number of years and TO
bis financial wisdom is due in great
measure the success of county affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
Mlners to RETURN to work.

Toledo, o., April ls.-Tbe United
Mine Workers will vote at once on the
two-years' agreement reached by the
operators aud miners of tie central
field at the Toledo conference. The
miners have been directed to vots favor
ably.
Bridgeport, o., April 1S.-Orders
we're issued today that will put 1000
miners 10 Belmont county, alone, and
II, 900 in eastern Ohio at work Monday
morning. The other miners in the field
will return during the week as toon as
arrangements can be perfected.