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The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Labor Men Decide That Less
Publicity Will Make Dis
cuSSion Freer.

With countless charges of uufairuess
against the newspapers OF Washington,
and long excoriating criticism Of the
newspapers In general and their edi-
tors with the dread blue pencil The
Central Labor Union, after three years
of open meetings, last night voted 70
close its doors to the press and public.
The subject has ever been a popular
one in the Central Labor Union and
choruses Of approval Of the criticisms
and dcnunciations were hard TO restrain
by President Lorch. Fer many long
years the most popular knock in
trades union circles. ana has been one
against the newspapers.
Many Favor Publicity.
Mary Of the delegates. leaders in the
lCcal labor movement who have always
taken a stand for open meetings, were
Fsenev Adams. and Ryan had asked
Cor A pOstponement, but IN view of the
fact that there had already been three
suCh pOstpohsmeEts, a vote was taken.
Union. and John B COlpOys, from the
CARPET Mechanics, argued forcefuliy
against the motion, but they were over
Those opposing the open meeting de-
clared that the Central Labor Union
had not prog ressed' in the last three
years with the open-door policy, and
that strikes and lock-outs had come
down upon them during that time. They
claimed that all this was due TO the
fact that their meetings had been open.
In fact every one Of the Ills Of the
labor movement that could be recall
ed were ascribed TO the same source.
Want Freer Discussion.
Many members argued that to close
the meetings would be for the good
of the labor movement; that a frank
and free discussion behind closed doors
would bring better results. And In this
way they hope TO establish censor
ship.
II is provided by the amendment.
making the meetings executive, that A
press committee shall be appointed TO
give out what news j. sees flt the DEL
egate bringing up any subject having
the option of Withholding II from the
press. bv a request to the committee.
This committee will be appointed next
week
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

90 = We dPPi OdcA IflOhldS ClICics
n ladies and gentlemen, you viii
observe directly in the rear the
stately towers of the Luther
Place Memorial Church. Situated di-
rectIy in the center Of the aristocratic
residential section of Washington. this
sacred edifice stands as a memorial Of
freedom and peace. Projected at the
close Of the civil war, the nation then
distracted. but now united. It was built
by offerings from all parts Of the
country.
'rhe church was organized by tie
Rev. Dr. J. G. Butler. its present pas
tor. now in the sistieth year Of his
pastorate in Washington. It was dedi-
Gated in 1874 and the towers were COM
pleted ten years later.
''In the three windows Of the main
tower, Luther, Calvin, and Wesley are
memOrialiZed as standing for a type Of
faith under which the Christian nation.
has grown great.
'Tn keeping with the historic cl.arat-
ter of the church, in the window 10 the
right OF the pulpit is the art-giass life
size figure of The Christ, The Light Of
the World. after Thorwaldsen's master
piece. To the left is a splendid hfe-
size picture Of Luther. ia other win
dows-making the church a historic
study OF the Reformation life
sized Dusts or John Huss. John wy
cliffe, Philip Melanchthon, John Calvin,
Uric Zwingle, John Knox John Wes-'
ley, and GusJavus AdOlDhus
IN 1884, the colossal statue Of Luther
directly ia front of the church. was
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
PRESS ELDRIDGE
is AT LUNA PARK

with new songs and stories, parOdies
and jokes. Press Esldridge, commander
in-chlef OF the army OF fun" kept a
record breaking audience in an uprOar
at Luna Park last evening. This is a
return engagement Of Mr.. Eldridge. and
the reception that was accorded him
gave evidence that ne has added, If
possible, 20 his popularity in Washing
ton.
rapid-tire dialogue, received their share
OF the applause. Anderson g. Reynolds.
IN a comedy sketch, were well received
Mr.. Anderson's voice is very clear and
has a wonderful range. The rest OF the
BILL including Guilmette. Marin Leo,
and the Musical Harrisons, completed a
performance that was worthy OF the
applause that it received
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
ISSUES INJUNCTION
WHILE He IS SHAVED
Kansas Judge Hears Case and
Signs Order Without Stop
ping Barber.

COFFEYVILLE. Kan, Aug "a
lawyer had a client in Oklahoma whose
.and was about to be sold. He wanted
an injunction issued until the case
would be tried.
The lawyer hunted all over the court
house for JudgS-Van Deaven, and finally
found him in a. barber shop His hOnor's
face was smeared with lather and the
barber was busy. The lawyer stopped
the barber long enough TO introduce
himself to Judge Van Leaven, and then,
as the barber went on with the shaving,
the lawyer argued his case.
The judge listened 10 his statement
and then announced his willingness -
issue the restraining order. The barber
raised the judge in his chair long
enough IOr him TO sign the injunction
order.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
LIFE OF BUILDING STONE.

The life Of various kinds Of building
stone is shown hv the following figures
from the United States census of 1880.
based on New York city. Coarse
brownstone, FIVE to ten years fine lam
mated brOWnstOne, twenty 10 fifty years.
compact brownstoue 100 to 300 years:
coarse fossiliferOus limestone twenty 20
forty years; fine coiitIc limestone. thirty
tC forty years; marble, coarse dOloriitic
forty years; marble. fine dOiomitic, six
~ TO eighty years; marble fine. % to
100 ears. granite, 75 TO 200 years; Nova
Scotia sandstone, 80 to 200 years.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
The LYCEUM.

The "Thoroughbreds." presented by
Frank b. Carr, apparently made a hit
with the audiences at the New Lyceum
yesterday. Comedy and clever songs are
contained In the two burlesques entitled,
'Maloney, the Judge" and Union Men,
The OliO. which consisted of Nile. la
Toska, c0ntOrtionist. Winters and Little
field, Riley and DelmOre, and Henry and
Francis, and De Nette sisters, was well
received by the audience.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
A Real Currency System.

A writer in the New York Herald
discusses at length and in riost in
teresting fashion the possibility that
the Monetary Commission will under
take, under the inspiration of Senator
Aldrich's ambition to leave a great,
monumental piece of constructive
craftsmanship, to force through revision
of this eountry's money system. 1t
is pointed out that such a task means
years OF preparation, but that the time
has come for it, and Senator Aldrieh
is suspected of design to undertake the
great enterprise.
Considering the marvellous reckless
ness OF the American people and their
legislators as to the currency chaos
which serves this nation where others
have scientific systems, it seems too
much to hope that this vital question
may obtain early consideration. Our
country Is an enfant terrible among
the natiOns; menacing all of them
with disaster because, rich and i'm
pOrtant as it is, America has provided
no machinery of finance, no elasticity
of adjustmenb no regulative system,
adequate TO its needs. We have a pot
pourri of issues; we have pledged the
national credit to maintain the gold
standard, and then have established a
hybrid reserve. composed of an made
quate proportion of gold, and some
trainloads Of deprecated silver as the
visible proof that this guarantee is in
good faith. Germany unloaded its
silver reserve by degrees and estab-
ished an adequate gold store. COUn-
tries of the second class have done the
same But the great and rich American
nation still boards its silver and issues
certificates against it, giving it 1. o. L.,
in the form of the gold standard act, to
assure its intention to keep every dol
lar as good as any other dollar.
Senator Aldrieh is represented to lean
toward the German currency system,
which is based on the central bank
idea. That idea las been making seven
league strides toward acceptance by the
country at large The ancient and ig-
norant prejudice against central banks
has been in large part eradicated The
time is not far distant when the coun-
try will be willing seriously can candidly
to consider sane and scientific none
tary reform.
It would be a magnificent work for
Senator Aldrich and his commission
to institute. conduct and win an edu-
eational campaign which would be end
ed with the establishment Of a safe
and sound currency. 1t Is earnestly
TO be hoped that the Monetary Com
mission has some such ambitious con
ception of its task Certainly it is
going about the work in the right wav,
for il is studying the experience of
other countries. There is mighty little
in the history of finance in this coun-
try, since Alexander Hamilton's pre-
cepts were erased by Andrew Jackson.
TO invite confidence. We have been
slow of PERCEPTION and ap-
parently incapable OF either originating
or adapting sound ideas.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Is second to none in many respects,
and artists and laymen alike of the
two countries may expect mutually to
profit by the interchange of works.
Wherefore, success to the enterprise!
and thanks 10 the men whose labors
have brought it about.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Persons leaving the city for a
short OF long period during the sum
mer may have The Times mailed
o them at the following rates:
Daily, 6 cents a week. daily and
Sunday, IL cents d week. All mail
subscriptions are payable strictly in
advance.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
Miss Roosevelt at Seashore.

Miss Ethel Roosevelt, who recently
spent several days at Bar Harbor, where
she was the guest Of her brother.
Theodore, jr., took great pleasure I'm
the surf bathing and motoring. Unui
the last spring Miss Roosevelt took little
interest in out OF door sports except
horseback riding, but during the sum
mer she has become as enthusiastic
over motoring as her sister, Mrs. Nich-
olas LOngworth
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

The noiseless rifle has been thoroughly
tested, and is pronounced a success.
Now, if the nOiseless Dhonograph can
be installed in place Of the hoarse and
rasping one next door, the useless noise
crusade will have proved its excuse for
existence.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

If the newspapers would engage IN a
conspiracy not 10 print any more inter
views given ''for publication but to
print instead the confidential remarks
of the interviewee TO the reporter there
would be a lot less buncombe in tIfeir
columns.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

New York multi-millionaire has fled
a suit alleging infringement of patents.
It's a wonder the lawyers didn't
thoughtlessly put in divorce petition.
from force of habit.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Probably It has occurred to Mr.. Bryan
that a great campaign feature would be
a joint debate between Postmaster Gen
eral Meyer and "BiT' Stubbs. OF Kan
sas. on the subject OF guarantee OF bank
deposits.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Some recent manifestations Of the self
governing disposition in New Hampshire
suggest strongly that the Hon. William
+. Chandler is once more abroad in the
land.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

The New York street car companies
announce fatty that they Cannot is
sue transfers. So do the Washington
street car companies. New York Will
proceed to force. EN-; so will Congress
not.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Wall Street Is so funny All summer
il has been worrying because nobody
was doing any business with Il. Then.
on Saturday last, business exceeded
L0QQ.OG0 shares, and the Street gets so
mad about il that the performance is
being investigated with a view to pun
ishing somebody.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Having declared war on Japan. the
New York Herald is now reported Sc
Cretly mObniZing its navy. and organ
izing a battery OF thirteen-inch siege
cameras that is expected to strike terror
to the sternest heart in Nippon.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
SMITHSONIAN CONCERT
By U. S. Engineer Band
JULIUS KAMPER, Chief Musician.
This Evening 1t 1890 O'clock.

ALlIa LFCHIIIE II 7 50 OIOCk-
PROC RAM.
March-"The New College Yellp.
Zamecnik
Overture-'Light cavalry .... .Suppe
Cornet solO-' Sou snir Waltz.
Heed
BY Principal Mus ian Wintermyer.
Seiection-''The Amy Chaplin
AIillCcker
Waltz-"Blue Danube" Strauss
Selection-''The Red Mill" o.. .He1Oert
IntermezzO-''I.a Danseuse". .......
Won 9lOa
Medley Somewhere"
He=sis
THE star-spangled Bannet.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

1t must tickle Mr.. Bryan hugely to
observe how Messrs. Murphy and McCar-
rem are getting together in the effort to
carry New YORK for him
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

This story about 4 meteor taking a
shot at President ROosevelt's Sycamore
Hill residence and narrowly missing Il.
would seem better II some OF the nature
takers had been thoughtful enough to
drop a hot rock into a hole as evidence.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Campaign IS making splendid progress.
Messrs. Hitchcock and Mack both held
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Venezuela will soon have that
thoroughly at home feeling again. She
will be blockaded.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Money is reported getting easy, but
you can't make the campaign managers
believe il.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Viscount de Chambrun, the second
secretary OF the French embassy, VINO
York HarbOr. Ne. where he Will take
the place of the charge d'anairs, Henri
des POrtes de Ia Fosse, who. on ac-
count Of a severe Illness has been com
PEELED to temporarily relInqUish his
duties
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
CaTrOlI-Ryan Wedding.

The second secretary of she Brszil-
ian embassy and Nine. E. L. ChermOnt,
who have spent the greater part of the
summer season at Hamiit on, Mass,
where they have a cottage. are now
spending a few days at Mt. Pleasant,
Breton Woods.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
Postmaster General Returns.

The Postmaster General, George Won
L. Meyer, returned to Washington to-
day from Hot Springs. Va. where he
spent the weekend
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
Miss Herriott in New York.

Miss II. r. Herriott is in New York,
where she is registered at the Hotel
Latham.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

lean visitor in Paris. The popular thor
oughfares OF the French capital offer
an almost unending series Of familiar
faces TO Americans travelling abroad.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Mrs. Smith ana Miss Mamie Smith,
vho have spent the last week at Shell
tleld Farm, Va. have returned 10 tn cir
home.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

The Hon. ESne Howard, counselor OF
the British embassy, s In Newport for
a brief visit.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Cardinal Gibbons is now in Paris, hsv-
ing spent a few days in Lucerne. While
in the latter city he was the guest OF
honor at a dinner given by J. e..
Schmidlapp, Of Cincinnati Senator
Depew was among the guests,
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
Has Been Guest at Mrs.
Cornelius Vanderbilt'S
Home in Newport.
Wife of Ohio Representative
Much Interested in Polit-
ical Issues.

MEs. Nicholas LOngWOrth IS at oyster
Bay again with her fathers family,
after a brief visit In Newport, where
she was the guest OF Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt Mrs. Longworth is looking
unusually well this summer. and IS as
enthusiastic as the most ardent ReDuD-
Iiean IA the country concerning the
chances of Mr.. Taft for the Presidency.
The Presidents daughter has always
been interested IN politics, but since she
became the wife Of the young Western
Representative she has taken even d
keener interest in political affairs. and
may now discuss the most intricate sit
uations In the current campaign with
seasoned political students.
Miss Isabel Noyes. who spent the last
week the guest OF Miss Marie Kubel, at
Colonial Beach, has returned 10 her
home.
Miss 8lollie V. Bolts, of Ingieside Ter
race. Is spending several days in New
York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Altemus are spend
ing several weeks at the Roosevelt Hotel.
Ocean Grove.
William A. Ridgeiey is spending some
TayIors in Virginia
Mr.. and Mrs. James A Taylor and
daughter are the guests Of Capt. James
s. Knox. IN his home in Fredericksburg,
Va.
Miss Pauline Meyer has returned to
her home on Capitol Hill from Shell
field. Va, where she spent the last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bryant Perkins
are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. ClaI ence
A. woodward. Fairfax avenue, Norfolk,
Miss Clara Taliaferro and Miss Win
ME TaiiaferrO are guests at the Gard
ner cottage. Virginia Beach.
Miss Kate Roy. who is spending the
summer at the Mecklenburg Chase
city. Va. was the guest Of honor at a
morning bridge party Saturday.
CaTroll-Rysn Wedding.
The marriage OF Miss Annie Marie
Ryan, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
Ryan, and Arthur Francis Carroll will
take place this evening in the Church
OF the Shrine of the Sacred Heart, the
Rev. Joseph MCGEE officiating. Only a
small. party OF relatives and intimate
friends viii attend the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Evans Greene,
who have been the guests OF David
Bisphsm in Connecticut fer several
weeks, passed through washington re-
Gently, where they boarded their yacht
and started for a 2GO-mile cruise down
the Potomac river and Chesapeake bay.
Upon their return they will 80 TO Bar
BsrbOr. Me.
The second secretary of she Brszil-
ian embassy and Nine. E. L. ChermOnt,
r-En hau. snant the araata- rart ne the
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Miss Janet Richards has Joined the
larI colony OF Americans in Paris.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
MRS. LONGWORTH GUEST
OF PRESIDENTS FAMILY
Miss Mabel Burdett, of Silver
Springs, the Bride of
II. A. Grimes.
After Visit TO Bridegroom's
Parents Couple Will Come
to Washington.

The marriage OF Miss Mabel Hurdett,
Of Silver Spring, Nd. and Horace A.
Grimes Of Washington. took place IN
Rockville, Nd, Wednesday, August 70,
the Rev. s. r. White officiating. The
wedding was attended BY Miss Edna
Jones, Of Berwyn. and Harry Best. u
Washington.
After the ceremony AIr and Mrs.
Grimes left for a visit 10 the home OF
the parents Of the bridegroom in Cif-
ginia where they viii spend several
days. Upon their return 10 Washing
ton they will make their home at 76S
Gresham street northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Miller and Mr..
and Mrs. W. c. Partridge have returned
to their homes from Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk, where they were speuu-
ing their honeymOOns, their weddings
having taken Dlses IN Washington re-
Gently.
Hiss Howard in Virginia.
Miss Katherine Howard is the guest
OF MIS-. J. d. Tucker. in her home. in
South Boston, Va, for several weeks.
Misc Bertha Reynolds is spending a
few days at the Jefferson Park Hotel,
Charlottesville, Va.
Mrs. Smith ana Miss Mamie Smith,
vho have spent the last week at Shell
field Farm, Va. have returned TO hsir
home.
The Hon. ESme Howard, counselor OF
the British embassy, s In Newport for
a brief visit.
Miss Janet Richards has Joined the
lari colony OF Americans in Paris
Cardinal Gibbons is now in Paris, hav-
ing spent few days in LuCerne. While
in the latter city he was the guest OF
honor at dinner given by J. c.
Schmidlapp, Of Cincinnati Senator
lDeUaE was arupunr fha srffAe4e
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Misc Bertha Reynolds is spending a
few days at the Jefferson Park Hotel,
Charlottesville, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Hiss Howard IN Virginia.
Miss Katherine Howard is the guest
Of MIS-. J. D. Tucker, in her home. in
South Boston, Va. for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1908-08-25
Seeing Washington With The Times Guide
No. Lxxxv:-LuTHER PLACE MEMORIAL CHURCH

a. we approach Thomas Circle
n ladies and gentlemen, you will
observe directly in the rear the
The Washington times., 1908-08-25

Miss Kate Roy. who is spending the
summer at the Mecklenburg, Chase
city. Va. was the guest Of honor at
morning bridge party Saturday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-07-01
Getting Alfalfa Started.

An Illinois farmer writes: II have
not been very successful in getting
stand of alfalfa. I am anxious to
get a small field started and would
like to have some suggestions how
to go at it."
If stand of alfalfa is the thing
you are after, and do not care much
for grain crop from the land this
year, you should give this land a
thin dressing of barnyard manure,
then plow it under, and harrow it
frequently, up to say the middle of
May. Then roll and harrow it. Then
SOW twenty pounds of first-class al
falfa seed with two or three pecks
of barley per acre. If you are near
field where alfalfa is growing, scat
ter few loads of this soil over your
own field. Then cut your barley off
for hay and remove it from the field
as soon as possible. Don't give it up.
L. c. E., in the Indiana Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-07-01
Work the Ground.

There is economy in putting in all
the work possible on the ground be-
fore planting the seed A we'll
plowed, well-harrowed and pulver-
lied field is exactly the right condi-
tion to start the seed. Good seed
is hard to kill, bu. tie more congo
nial terminating conditions we give
it the quicker will it start. A sue
cessful corn grower says: II would
rather have one good days work put
upon corn field before the seed is
planted than ten days after the seed
starts growth" Clear the ground OF
all trash and stalks possible; follow
the plow with the harrow and keep
the seed-bed mellow. Ground hand
led in this way will warm up quicker
than poorly titled land, and conse-
quently, the seed will not be so apt
to rot in the ground.-Indiana Far
mer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-07-01

Sadie and bessie and Joe; and Joe,
being the only boy in the family, had
an idea that he ought to be allowed
little more freedom than his sisters.
They were only girls, anyway, he
argued, and girls had no business in
a crowd, especially when there were
bombs and cannon to be let off; but
a boy-well, boy could go anywhere
and be safe.
But Mr.. Dayton, Joe's father, evi-
IDENTIFY held a different opinion, Cor
he said, very decidedly, that Joe could
not take part in the village celehra-
tion. "Best place for boys is home,"
he added, as he went out to the field
with his men. And Joe knew that ar
gument was worse than useless.
But in his way Joe was just as de-
termined as his father, and if he
couldn't go to the village he said to
himself, he would have little cele-
bration of his own at home. He had
some pocket money hidden away in
little old trunk up in the garret, and
with that he would buy all the fire.
crackers he wanted. He would find
secluded place, far enough from the
house to insure himself against de-
lection, and there he would let them
off.
1t did not occur to him then that
he would have rather lonesome time
of it letting off his firecrackers by
himself; but few days later, when
the Elton boys and Jack Hardy came
into the store where he was buying
his firecrackers to make their own
purchases, his secret became all at
once too good to keep. The result
was that the other boys agreed to