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Shoe Department.

pairs Women's Fine Lace Slippers. for evening
wear in size 4B only: black over red satin. black
over white satin. black over lavender satin white
over blue satin and white over yellow satin These
are somewhat soiled. but are handsome goods Re
duCed from 5000 70 $50 pair
l9 pairs Women's Kidskin Button Shoes. Goodyear
welt sole. Cuban heel tip OF same: sizes 4, "a s.
6lz. and 7AA-Sia. & nz, 5. and 6A-3, 3ls. 4 and
EaB-2is s. s. and &C. Reduced from S.O0 TO S2.5C
pair.
welt sole, high Cuban heel plain toe; sizes and
4isAA-3ia. l. and 5A-4 6k and 5C-3is 6lz and
ID Reduced from $50 to s. 80 pair.
&c pairs Women's Patent Coltskin Shoes. Blucher
cut. Goodyear welt sole, Cuban heel; sizes ~ s. 6,
g.. and 7A--3. g. and 7B-3 10 7C-2 ~. g. 81. l.
8. 81, and CD. Reduced from 500 to SIS pair
Third hoor-Tenth ST
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To BE buried in Georgia.

Funeral services for Col. Emmett Wo-
mack former chief clerk of the Interior
Department, who died at his residence.
q Grant place, Wednesday morning. viii
y. ,.o;5.s5is be held at the home of Judge
E. r. Hines. in Milledgeville, Ca, to-
morrow morning. The remains were sent
there yesterday morning. accompanied by
Judge Hines. A number of former as
sociates of Col. Womack were present
at the Union Station.
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Corset Department.

pair CoIsetS, H" white silk broohe medium
bust and hip. elastics attached size p Reduced
from $3.50 70 $3.50.
I pair Sapphire CoFsets. hand-embroidered light
blue batiste. high bust, medium hip; size O. Re
dueed from Sl5O0 70 $50
2 pairs Lily Of France Corsets, figured batiste
short hip. medium bust; sizes 2 and 2 Reduced
from $3.50 10 S475 pair
] pair Sapphire Corsets silk bToche. medium bust
long hip, boned with real vhalcbone classics at
tached. size 3 Reduced from $3.50 to 850
"A pairs ]. b. and p, ~ C0Tsets. coutil and bs-
tste. high and medium bust long hip, elastics at
taehed; sizes q, q. o. and 80. Refused from 81 "a
and sos to Sl00 pair
Is Pink and Blue SIX Laees. yards long. Re
duoed from sc TO 1oe pair.
Third fOOr-EleTenth ST.
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GLASSWARE Department.

? s-ineh Cut-giass Bowls, slightly damaged. Re
duced from $500 to $3.50 each.
! Cut-glass Vinegar Cruet slightly damaged. Re
dueed from S300 10 gs0
y.s5
Austrian Glass Punch Set. damaged Reduced
from S408 to sl.7s
Fifth foor-G ST
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Millinery Department.

10 Womens Trimmed Hats. suitable for street and
general use. Reduced from sl0OO and Si200 to S 90
each.
A lot of Wings. in white black, and eolors. Re
duced from Soc and 75c to sc each.
Second foor-Tenth st.
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Friday Bargain in
EiLPt LnCPS.

A lot of new Ecru and White
Filet Laces, some edgings, but
mostly insertions, for trimming
summer dresses, &c. Widths vary
from ? to 6 inches.
We offer them at the special
prices:
&c to 35c a yard.
Main h0or-G st.
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In The SOCIAL WORLD
Diplomatic Dinner Splendid
State Function.
NINE. CREELS LAST @AT HOME"

Entertainment at Mexican Embassy
Closes Social Career in Washing
ton of the Present Envoy and His
Wife-Mrs. j. Il. Mckee and Miss
Mckee Going 10 New Haven.
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Friday Bargain in
W0men'S Knit Underwear.

40 dozen Manufacturers Sam
ples) Women'S Swiss Ribbed IN
derwear-cOrset covers and vests
good quality.
I9c garment. Value, 25c.
Main iOOr-F 81
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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

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Navy Orders.

Capt L. c. LOGAN. detached Eighth Naval Dis.
trict and navy yard. Pensacola; home.
Capt. l. C. HEILNER, detached navy yard New
York, detailed commandant Eighth Naval Dis
trict and navy yard. Pensacola
PaymasteT Il. NICHOLSON, detached navy yard.
Mare Island, to South Dakota
Chief BOatswain J. 5. CROGHAN. detached Wa
bash. to navy yard Boston,
Boatswain T. W HEALEY detached navy yard.
Boston. 20 Wabash
Paymaster's Clerk NJ P. COO1fBS. appointed for
duty on Des ATOines
The Washington herald., 1908-01-17

Mrs William John Zeh. of 1901 Seven
teenth street, will be at home informally
Saturday. January IS, and not Saturday.
January o.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-17

Mrs Grace knight gave musi-
cal tea at Rauscher's yesterday after
noon from to 6. She was assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Wright, the wife of
Hon. Robert r. Wright, ex-mayor Of
Denver Several other ladies, prominent
socially. were with her.
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Mrs. William Wade Dudley and daugh-
ter VIII not observe their day at home,
owing to the death of Mrs. Dudley
father.
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Friday Bargain in
WOmen'S S Hose.

40 dozen pairs Manufacturers
Samples Women's Hose, in cotton
and Isle thread, and in fancy colors
and striped effects:
I9c pair; 3 pairs for soc.
Main foor-F ST.
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To PREVENT THE GRIP.
LAXATIVE BROAGO QUININE removes the cause.
There is only one "BROAfO QUININE" Look for
signature Of T. W. GROVE &c
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MOVEMENTS OF yEssELs-Tbe follow

OF yESsELS-The following move
ments Of vessels have been reported to the Bu-
TeRu Of Navigation:
ATrlTed-JanIary Il. Potomac at Boston January
l5 Wasp, at Norfolk Sterling. AZ Rio de Janeiro.
Salled-Ianuary IS, Leonidas. from Bradford for
Boston: Triton from Washington for Norfolk
Hartford placed out commission. navy yard. Nor
folk January Is
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Special price, 20c per garment.

Lot 3-COnsists of Cambria and Main
sOok Gowns, high or low neck, variOusly
trimmed with fine embroideries, laces,
beading, and ribbon. These are the one
or two of a kind styles. which We have
withdrawn from stock and offer al re-
duced prices. Some of the garments are
more or less soiled and mussed; but all
are perfect We offer them al very de-
Cisive reductions, ranging from
79c to S3.95 each.
Lot 4-Consists of Cambria and Main
sock Drawers. in several styles, VariOusly
trimmed with umbrella Tuffles of lace or
fine embroidery. &c. We offer these for
clearance at the greatly reduced prices.
79c to $4.75 each.
Third hoor-EleTenth 81.
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Mrs. If. II. Pilin@ entertained at tea
her sister Mrs. T, p. O'Connor wife of
the irish member of Parliament. who is
spending a few weeks in this country
Mrs O'Connor was before her marriage
Miss Bessie Paschal, daughter OF Judge
George W, pasehal, OF this city, and has
number Of friends among the old resi-
dent circles of society here. Mrs Pilling
wore a gown Of white satin and lace. and
Mrs O'COnnOr wore a handsome black
net over silk Mrs. Samuel Psschal and
Mrs. NJ Lewis Clark were vis-a-vis at the
daintily appointed tea table
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Friday Bargains in
Muslin Underwear.

Lot Consists of Cambria
Drawers, good quality, trimmed
with full ruffles of embroidery and
clusters Of tucks.
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$50 pr. Were soc.

Lot Consists Of Muslin and Cambria
Drawers. with tucked cambria Tuffies
short pettiCOaJs with wide tucked Tuftie,
cambric and nains0Ok corset covers, high,
low, or We neck, full front and variOusly
trimmed with dainty CmbTOideTieS. laCeS.
beading, and ribbon. We offer these at
The Washington herald., 1908-01-17

The wedding Of Miss Susan Parks Jones
to Mr. Harry Fleet Harper took place
Wednesday evening, at Z o'clock. at the
home of the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs
Thomas G. Jones, of Capitol Hill.
The bride was attired in a modified
empire gown Of clair de lune, with trim
mings of princess lace. and was given
in marriage by her father She carried
a shower bouquet Of Bride roses and
lilies Of the valley. Her only attendant.
her sister, Miss Emma B. Jones, wore
a gown OF pink messaline, with trimmings
OF Brussels lace. She carried a bouquet
OF pink roses.
The best man was Mr.. Bernard Har-
per. brother Of the bridegroom. The
wedding march was rendered by Miss
May Lyon Rev. Albert Evans, d. D.,
assisted by Rev. John Chester, D. D.,
performed the ceremony. A reception
from s to 10 followed the wedding the
bride and groom leaving on a late train
for Southern trip. Mrs. Harper's going
away gown was of blue broadcloth. with
hat to match.
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Miss Eleanor Granger. a debutante OF
this winter. entertained at a prettily ap-
pointed luncheon yesterday afternoon,
complimentary to Miss Ruth Noyes, an
other of this seasons buds. In the party
TO ntet the honor guests were Miss Helen
Church. Miss Kate Mccartney. Miss
Margaret woodward. Miss Sarah Fracker
OF GAINESVILLE, Ohio; Miss Edgarina Hast
nes. Miss La Boyteaux, Miss Georgia
Knox, Miss Iangftt Miss Koon. Miss
Barbara Kauffmunn Mrs. j Maury Dove
ir.. Miss Helen Hatfield, and Miss Louise
White
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Mrs. Dwight, wife of Representative
John W Dwight. entertained at luncheon
yesterday in honor of her house guest,
Miss Redmond. OF Los Angeles, Cal. who
is spending a part Of the winter with her
Invited to meet Miss RedmuGd were Mrs
John w Timmons. Mrs. Bromwell, Mrs
Summerln. Miss Foraker, Mrs. Campbell
Miss Eleanor Ridgely. Miss Juliette Will
iaIns, Miss Gertrude Williams, Miss
Marion Leutze, and Miss Vera Downing
The Washington herald., 1908-01-17

Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
Leslie NJ. Shaw. gave a tea comli-
mentary to them and Miss Clary, Of Mon
tana, yesterday afternoon at their home.
Assisting in the hospitalities of the after
noon were Mrs. Barrie, Mrs. Staples, Mrs.
E. f. Robbins. Of Greensburg. Pa. Mrs.
a. c. Hail. also Of Greensbure, Pa; Miss
Dobbing. of England, who is the guest OF
Mrs. Frank Reside; Miss Ruth HalfOrd,
and Miss Winifred Davis.
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Mr. Preston Gibson. of Chicago. has
leased the COurtland H. Smith place, near
Alexandra, Va. for a short time
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-01
BLUE GRASS BLADE

your success They open in the fight which is also
your fight They have nothing personal to gain other
than the good of all and the greater happiness Of
the
If you afford to aid the Maerialis Association in
its proposed work send what you can afford to Eliza
Mowry Bliven, Box 76, Brooklyn, Conn.
For the purpose of enabling Mrs. Bven to collect the
data necessary the publication of the symposium, the
Blade offers the of its columns for all writer's who
to participate therein The subject to be discussed
is mo Future Life and each writer is urged to give
his her for not believing in future life All
such articles should be less than fifty than
500 words Read the proposed plan in last pre-
ceding issue.
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-01
THE MODERN TRINITY.

Politics, panics, perjury
The trinity of the American Mokanna a mighty tri-
umvirae born of false and pernicous system built
cording to orthodox religious notions
At its shrine worship those who feed and fatten
public expense and who fawn and fatter that thrift may
follow and fill the sails of anticipated Argosy.
And what trinity!
Its blightng influences fall largely upon the poor who
utterly unable escape herefrom while in its specific
performances human character is suled and stained.
Candidates and their friends alike to every
pediency that calculated bring them Scan
the existing political and it will be impossible to
lay fingers upon any candidate for prominent political
office whose individual conscience is clear of having done
political wrong uttered untruth, made misrep
esentaton, INDUCED in promise impossible of fuflmen
conferred fattery that utterly without merit
Justification
Republican orators candidates and leaders, charge that
industrial pancs with their attendant Distress caused
by, and fairly chargeabe to- the probability of De-
mocratic at the polls in national election Dem
deny the responsibility and charge that the party
in power through chicanery, mismanagement and fraud
is altogether responsible therefor created by to open up
of political campaigning The Socialist cand-
dates charge both Republican and Democrat with insin
cerity and ncompetency while they in turn combine to
denounce the Socialist dissatisfied idle dreamer, who
is chasing willo the-wisp. The Prohibition
ddate that he possession of the only political
palladium, while the others unite in the cry of peanut
politics directed against the Prohibition party and its
candidates Thus if the advocates and representatives
of each party to be believed none of them be
worthy of holding a responsible political Office
And yet the political trinity still rules the land Once
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-01

contributed their funds properly accounted for and
public reports made of all receipts and expenditures
Both nadequatey supported to enable them to carry
any effective campaign and it is to the end that bet
and stronger support be given them that these lines
written.
President George o. Roberts, of the Buckeye Secular
Union, is giving of his time money and means
organize auxiliary clubs in his He has splendid
prospects, but is hampered only by lack of If
few spare dollars could find their way into his hands,
through the proper channels would his labors be
dered less difficult and would his opportunities be
largely increased! This would mean more clubs. The
material is there, awaiting his approach, of which
organize them Every club would be direct chal-
enge to orthodox effort. Then rally to his support If
you have any spare change, send to him at DennonO,
or the Secretary Miss Lou Lawrence GAINESVILLE
Ohio
On the other hand, readers will have observed the
work mapped by Secretary Bven of the Materalist
Association The whole orthodox world upon the
tons of god and future life Skater such beliefs and
orthodoxy is destroyed Mrs. Blven proposes through
the Materalist Association, publish popular sympo
stun mo Future Life" but if the articles should be
contributed she suggests the publication could not be
made in book form unless the necessary funds forth
coming enable her to do The symposium writer's
might contribute share, but if such publication be
had, the work should be distributed by the of thous
ands and could expect the religious world
pay for them, Freehinkers contribute the ex-
pense of getting them The value of such work,
missionary undertaking. cannot be questioned land the
Blade would urge that all proper support be given the
Materias Association this desired and desirable end
Doubtless, all readers have devoured with salts
faction the logical and splendid treatise the god ques
ton delivered by President Otto Wettstein the Canal
Dover convention. This is absolutely unanswerabe for
in it he quotes orthodoxy against ITSELF and takes all gods
of the universe Here is attractive, interesting
unanswerable argument against of the principal
of orthodox beliefs. 1t ought to be read by every
American citizen President Wettstein is consider
ing proposition looking to its publication in pamphlet
FORM but here the previous instances cited lack of
funds hold back the work.
AS the symposium and the pamphlet deserve wide dis
ribution and the officers willing and anxious dis
tribute them the Blade would further urge upon its
friends that all possible support be given this body of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10
MEMBERS DUPED
IN BUNCO GAME
II ou Sc Sergeant-at-Arms
Gives Warning Against
FrankTracy.

Nictimized by an artist in the swift
touch line, members Of the House and
Senate are shrieking with Indignation
today.
a Him-fiam man has taken from them
various sums OF money, and has not
given them anything In return.
The following statement. issued to5ls,,
by Henry Casson. scrgeant-at-arns NJ
the House, explains the sad situation,
Representatives in Congress are eau
toned against cashing checks or giving
money 10 Frank Tracy, alias James B.
Dawson. alias James D. Greason. who
during the past three years has secured
money from differJrt members Of the
Hose on various representations.
In some localities he represents him
SELF as an emplOye Of the House on tbs
roll OF the sergeant-at-arms. and in
others as relative OF WeIl-known mem
bers- The man is a swindler. and il is
hoped that any member 10 whom he
may apply will turn him over 10 the
police.
Mr.. Tracy has confined his activity
principally to the delegations from
New York, Illinois. Pennsylvania. and
Indisna. He is said TO be operating his
ealing IN Richmond, Va, at this time /"
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What Congress Did
IN THE SENATE.

Senator Foraker OF Ohio answered Pres
ident RooseveIt's patronage statement
by reading the correspondence in the
case Of Postmaster -Bryson, at Athens,
Ohio. showing that an effort was
made to cUerce Bryson, because Of his
activity for Foraker
Senator Warner introduced a bill for a
memorial ampnitheater IN the National
Cemetery at Arlington.
Senator Gallinger presented a report
from the charities and correction con-
mittee Of the East Washington Citi-
zens' Association, showing reprehcn-
sible conditions in the Jail and work
house OF tire District OF Columbia
Senator Fora ker of Ohio answered Prest-
dent ROoseYelt's patronage statement
by reading the correspondence in the
case Of Postmaster Bryson. at Akron,
Ohio. showing that an effort was made
to cOerce Bryson because Of his activ-
ity for Foraker.
Senator Warner introduced a pill for a
memorial amphitheater in the national
cemetery at Arlington.
Senator CSallinger presented q report
from the charities and correction com
mittee Of the Fast Washington Citi-
zens' AssociatiC'I, showing reprehens-
fble conditions IN the Jail and work
house OF the . strict os Colum bia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10
Bryan Is AsSaiIed
By House Democrat
Representative L cake e
Urges Members to Wait
Until Convention.
Storm of Kisses and
JeerS Follow His
Speech.

A bomb was thrown into the Dem
ocracy Of the House today, when Rep
resentative Leake Democrat, New DER
sey) made a sensational three-minute
speech, in which he attacked William
}. Bryan and declared that his Demo
cratic fellow-statesmen were proving
false 10 their duty in trying to nom
mate Bryan in the House instead OF
leaving the choice 10 the delegates at
the Denver convention.
Leake Is new member. he gained
the floor for three minutes to give some
observations about the wav business
was conducted in tie House.
It strikes me that members on this
sloe' SAID Leake. as he stood among
his Democratic colleagues. would do
better 10 leave 70 the delegates TO DEN
yer the choice OF their candidate for
PRESIDENT, instead of taking up the time
OF this House IN nominating BRYAN.
Judging from Bryan's Familiarity
with the deCalogue. he Is better fitted
for pulpit than for the Presidency. d"
Leake was barely able 70 finish ms sen
lence. Kisses and jeers rose fuom the
stunned Democracy. while the ReDsIl,lf-
cans were shocked beyond TIE potnt of
volt
Bryan has taken the big stick from
ihe PRESIDENT, and, 20 use his own sim
lie, ne Is now crucifying the principles
OF Democracy, American individuality
ana American ambition on the cross OF
socialism"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
IN THE WHITE LOT,
WAS DESPONDENT
Bullet GraZeS Scalp and
Man Is Arrested by
Police.

William J. Kelley. slxty-years old, Of
2204 D street northwest. attempted 10
commit suicide shortly before noon to-
day by shooting himself through the
head in the white Lot. directly IN the
rea~ Of the Executive Mansion.
The bullet only grazed his scalp. and
Park Policeman John Shelley knocked
the revolver from his hand before lie
had an opportunity to fire a second shot.
Shelley took Kelley TO the Emergency
Hospital and later TO the First pre-
CinCt police station, where a charge OF
carrying concealed weapons was placed
against him He deposited $50 coIlat-
eraI for his appearance in the Police
Court tomorrow.
Kelley is a retired blacksmith and is
said TO be worth between $4,000 and
$40 600 He told the police he was de-
spOndent because Of continued III health
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10
PARCELSPOST BILL.
FOR RURAL ROUTES.
INTRODUCED TO-DAY
Senator Burnham'S Meas
ure Would Benefit the
Small Merchants.

Provision for the establishment OF
the parcels post on the rural mail routes
CT the United States is made in a BIN
introduced in the Senate today by Sen
ator BuTnham RepubIic. New Hanp-
shire, modelled along the lines recon-
mended By Postmaster General Meyer
In his annual report
The bill makes the parcels post idea
applicable to every person residing
along the line Of a rural route. A Taer-
chant situated in a town at which a
rural route begins may forward mer-
chandise to a customer served by rural
carrier at the rate Of . cents for Inc
nrst pound and 2 cents for each addi-
Coni pound. Packages are limited to
eleven pounds in weight. and three seet
six inches in length or six feet In length
and girth combined.
Perishable food articles are acrer.stIe.
under the bill as parcels post pack
ages Postage is TO be paid by regular
stamps and the words rural parcels
post written across the package.
The measure is designed TO benefit
only those served by the rural routes:
persons without cannot make use of
The lower postage rate.
II passed, it viii give the country
merchant a vast advantage over the
mail order house, by permitting him to
forward HIS customers eleven-pound
packages for % cents. whereas il would
cost the merchant outside SIG to trans
port eleven pounds in three packages
by mail.
Senator Kean introduced a bill to in
crease the limit of weight on fourtb-
class mail matter, and TO amend the
rates OF postage
The effect OF the Kean bill will be
to raise the present limit Of four
pounds on fOUrth-class matter 10
twelve pounds, which corresponds with
the limit maintained by most foreign
countries
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10

Representative Ryan Of New ork.
will be elected tonight Chairman -. the
Democratic Campaign Committee, Il the
plans that are now being laid mature
a. the meeting.
Representative Flood or Virginia, who
has been considered the logical leader
IN the fight. went on record today with
Representative Bowers OF Mississippi.
another candidate for the place, as be-
ins willing to yield to Mr. Ryan.
The reason generally assigned for this
action is that they believe the party
viii benefit by having a Northern man
in charge Of the campaign. Ropresen-
tative Lloyd is stiII in the race. but Il
IS not believed that he can win.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10
Il" TRAINS COLLIDE,
70 PASSENGERS HURT

CHICAGO, Feb. IO.-Twenty passen-
gers were cut and bruised when a
Humboldt Park train crashed into a
Garfield Park train on the Metropoli-
tan elevated, at the Center Avenue sta
ton this mornin@.
Both trains we're loaded with pas
sengers for the city and a panic fol-
lowed among the women, many Of them
trying to jump over the guard rails.
Policemen Luke Hosty and ]. Meade.
and Charles Fremont were so seriously
hurt that they were removed to the
county hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10
FAIRBANKS WILL SPEAK
AT LINCOLN DAY EXERCISES

Arrangements for the Lincoln me-
mortal services to be held next Wed
nesday under the auspices of the
United States Historical Society end
the Grand Army Of the Republic, have
been completed. The services will be
S o'clock.
The program includes addresses bv
Vice President Fairbanks, Speaker Can
non, Justice Harlan, Secretary VII
son, and Representative Dawson of
Iowa, interspersed with a number of
musical selections and readings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-10
III FEE HOUSE.

Representative Lake Of New Jersey
made a sensational speech attacking
the candidacy of William Jennings
Bryan.
The House considered the Indian appro-
priation bill
Developments of the day indicate that
Representative Ryan of New York will
be elected chairman Of the Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee.