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The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
BOSTON AND MAINE STOCK
Attorney General Says Matter Is
 Closed and Suit on.

Boston, July 10.-With reference to the bearing of the reported sale of the Boston & Maine stock, held by the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, to John l.. Billiard of Merden, Conn, by that corporation, on pending suit of the commonwealth against the rail- road, Attorney Gen. Dana Malone of Massachusetts said today: "If the re- port that the shares of stock of the Boston x Maine controlled by the New Haven company, Is true then, as far as I can see, the matter is ended The suit was brought for that very pur- pose"
 When asked how the reported sale of the stock would affect the federal suit pending against the New Haven, Unit ed States District Attorney Asa F. French declined to discuss the matter, saying that any statement in reference to the matter should come from Wash igton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
AFTER LABOR LEADERS
Gompcrs and Mitchell Served In Suit
 for $5O,OOO Loss by Boycott.

Denver, July 10.-While Samuel Gompers. John Mitchell John s, Len non, Frank N Morrison, Joseph Val entlne, James Duncan and Max Morris were holding a conference on labor matters to-day Deputy Sheriff Thomas Lawson served them with papers to appear as defendants In suit brought by the w. R. Thompson Marble com pany against them, as leading officers of the American Federation of Labor, for s50000 damages for alleged dam age to It's business by strike and boycott These officers will have to appear before commissioner July IT to give testimony, and the action will keep them in Denver a week longer than they had intended staying. The trial has been set for August 4.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
RocKLAMD CLUB OUT
Members Have Fine Time at Corey's
 Shore Home.

number of the members of the we'll known Rockland club enjoyed a reunion and outing at the shore yes- terday. when they were guests of Da- vid Corey, ex-president )f the New Haven Street Railway company, and former police commissioner at his summer home at Short Beach. The entire party went down by trolley and after delightful time about the Shore enjoyed dinner which thnir host had prepared for their delectation. The entire day was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended which included most of the members of the club.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
MANY ARE LICENSED
Total of I30 Already Secured by
 Vendors,

When the time expired yesterday for the issuance of vendors licenses at police headquarters total of l36 had been given out and several more came later who will have to walt un- til to-day or next week to get their badges and permits. Although the ordinance was passed purely for the purpose of controlling the vendors and not as a source of revenue 1t has proved quite productive and the Tees which have been collected have made quite an appreciatble addition to the the funds which the city has taken in during he past few days. A heavy day is expected to-day and the iist should reach nearly to the 200 mark before the rush Is over,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
FRIENDS CALL ON SHERRY
Congressman Receives NeIghbors on
 Occasion of Eighty-Hrst Birthday.

While there was no formal celebra- ton of the elghty-frst birthday of Congressman Sperry yesterday, sever al of the nelghbors called at his home on Orange street in the evening and extended their congratulations.
 Mr. Sperry is in very good health campaign. He will be nominated for congress again by the republicans of the district, and his friends will en- deavor to keep his plurality from di- minishing Receiving with Congress- man and Mrs Sperry was Mrs. N. AL bert Hooker.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
WARD COMMITTEE MEETS
Second Discusses Plans for Coming
 Campaign--Outing This Summer.

The republican committee from the Second ward held meeting in the law offices of Simpson & Birely in the Exchange building last night, Plans for the coming campaign were discussed, and will be put in oper- ation as soon as the weather becomes cooler The committee Is planning an outing before the summer Is over, but nothing was done about 1t last night,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
BELLS IN THE SKY
Chimes to Strike the Quarter Hour in
 Metropolitan Tower.

New York, July l0.--Another striking feature will be added to the odd sights and scenes of New York by the plac- ing of a group of four large bells on the 46th story of the new tower of the new Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.'s building in Madison Square according to an announcement today The bells will be placed nearly twice as high as any in the world, the makers say. The largest will weigh 1000 pounds and the smallest 15O0 and are said to be the largest bells ever assembled in a group. They will strike the quarter of each hour In chime and in the night may be heard at great distance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
NAVAJOS ON THE WARPATH
Thirty Soldiers With Machine Guns
 Ordered to Scene.

Bisbee, Ariz., July 10.--An uprising of Navajos in New Mexico is report ed to have occurred and thirty sol diers with machine guns have been despatched from Fort Huachuca to Fort Wingate New Mexico, for the purpose of aiding the troops stationed there in queling the outbreak. No details have been received
 Washington, July 10.-'rhe Indian bureau up to the close of office hours had received no word regarding re- ported uprising of Navajos In New Mexico.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
DRANK CARB0LIC
Another Suicide Due to Despondcncy
 Over likeness.

Another suicide, due 1t Is supposed to despondency because he was out or work, occurred last night when Pat rick J. Mooney. about 40. years of age of 4s2 Chapel street 5ended his life by drinking carbolic acid Mooney had been out of work for some time and had been living with his sister, Mrs, Day He secured a two-ounce bottle of carbollc acid yesterday and took the entire contents shortly after o'clock. He was discovered in comatose state by his sister and was then beyond medical aid.
 The coroner gave 8 verdict of suicide after investigation of the case.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
WILL SUPPORT NEITHER
Hartford Times on ihc Fence Regard
 ing Taft and Bryan.

The Hartford Times was asked yes terday by the New York Evening Post regarding the policy It would adopt in the presidential campaign and the fol- lowlnp plain statement was wired back by the Connecticut daily:
 "As Taft does not represent funda- mental democratic principles, the Times cannot support him. We did not sup port Bryan in 1896 or in 1900. and do not intend to stulilfy ourselves in l9oS.'
 THE HARTFORD TIMES.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11
II,sUTENA REDMOND SAILS.

fx-Lieutenant Redmond of the fire department will go abroad to-day for a six weeks stay In England. He sails on the steamer Coronia for London this afternoon. His brothers Joseph Red mond and Captain 1. r. Redmond will accompany him as far as New York.
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(Continued on Second Page.) WEATHER RECORD.

Washington July 10A-Forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
 For New England and Eastern New York, Fair and warmer Saturday and Sunday; light to fresh east shifting to southwest winds. ~N
 Observations at United States wealth. CT bureau stations, taken at 8 D. nj. yes- terday, seventy fifth meridian time.
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-11

The foregoing instrument was, on the day 1t bears date, signed by Grover Cleveland the testator therein named, in the presence of each of us, and we both being present at the same time. And the said testator did then and there acknowledge and declare to us and to us of us, that said instrument was his last will and testament and thereupon we diG in the presence of each other and of said testator, and at his request, subscribe onr names hereto as attest ing witnesses.
 Andrew r. West, Princeton, N. J.;
 ".vAn F. Finley, New York City, N. r."
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13

Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
en- the market. Physicians recommend t.
Phone Main 90S2-Joseph p. Fegan, s0d
9th St nw.-for a fGll ot., 81 delivered.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
A GLORIOUS FOURTH
Gala Day to Mark Opening
of Municipal Building.
ILLUMINATION IN EVENING
Avenue to BE AbIaze and q Mag
niacent Display of Fireworks to
Mark the CuImination OF One of
the Most Notable Events in the
History OF the National Capital.

The completion of the Municipal Build
the District of Columbia, will be made
the occasion of the greatest Fourth of
July celebration in the history OF the
National Capital
Speeches in the forenoon by pen OF
local and national prominence will be fol-
lowed by a reception and an inspection
of the building. which will be thrown
open to the public, and the days events
will culmnate al night in a brilliant
illumination OF Pennsylvania avenue and
the most magnificent display of fireworks
ever seen here.
Has Given Hts Word.
Contractor Parsons has given his word
that the splendid structure will be fin
ished and all the building material
cleared away before the date named.
II is TO be essentially local ceiebra-
tlon-a gala day In Washingtons history
when the whole city will put on its
gayest attire and make the most of a
notable occasion. Flags will fly every
where An outburst Of patriotism is ex-
pected that will thrill every heart, old
and young. and give the reminiscent
citizen something worth talking about for
generations 10 come.
At a meeting yesterday OF the general
committee. John Joy Edison. chairman,
the date OF the opening OF the building
was definitely decided upon. and the gen.
eral programme adopted by the passage
of the following resolution. offered by
Charles J. Bell
July is the Date.
Resolved. That July Be fixed as the date fa
celebrating the opening Of the Municipal Building
the exercises 20 begin at 70 q. N. by series Of
short speeches by prominent men ia front q th'
building. to last one hour; q formal reception By
the Commissioners from Il to 1870 in the building
an illumination Of Pennsylvania avenue and FIRE
works on the White lot in the evening.
To met the expenses Of the celebration
and make It worthy Of the Capitol, II was
decided to raise $1,000 by popular sub
seription One-tenth Of this amount was
Immediately guaranteed by those pres
ent, as follows:
Joau jog Edson $50: A. Lisner. 500; Charles
J. Bell. 500. the Evening star. 500: The Wash
ington Herald. 500; the Washington Times. 500
the Washington Pest. 500: Chaplin Br0En. 500
n. L. BuFcheEl. Sloo and William F. Gnde. 500.
Chairman Edison announced the follow
ing ehairmen Of committees;
Finance Chairman Clarence N0Tment.
Reeeption-Chsirman. Scott G. Bone.
Ingitstion-ChaiFman, Cbspin Brown.
FireWoTks-Chairnan. Cuno Rudolph
0rdsr-ChaiHnan. Thomas p Morgan.
Music-Chairman, Edward DTO0D.
The chalrmen OF these subcommittee
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
WATER MEN CONVENE
American Association Mem
bers Begin Sessions.
ABOUT 500 DELEGATES HERE
Improved Construction of Mains
Among the Topics Discussed at
First Neutrality-suspicious. Received at
White House and VIII Make a Pill
grimage to Mount Vernon To-day.

With more than 500 delegates present
when President George II. Felix called
the opening session to order, the real
work OF the twenty-seyenth annual con-
vention of the American Waterworks' AS
sociation was begun in earnest at the
Arlington Hotel yesterday morning at
10 o'clock
Aside from the consideration of annual
reports and treatises of mechanical and
technical interest. the feature OF the days
meetings was the adoption OF American
standard specifications for cast iron water
pipe and special castings. These speci-
fieations will serve not only as stand
ard for American Waterworks' associa-
tions. but viii probably form the basis
of an international standard.
The reception rendered the delegates
and their guests, numbering in all nearly
1000 persons, by President Roosevelt at
the White House in the afternoon, was
an auspicious occasion Of this convention.
While he did not deliver a set address to
the visitors. the President made few
informal remarks. encouraging the asso-
citation 20 keep up its efforts in perfect
Ing a model system of waterwOrks in the
United States.
Presidents Annual Address.
Shortly after the morning session con-
vened Mr. Felix made the annual address
as president of the organization. he
dealt in detail with the objects for which
the association was formed. and described
its development during the past year.
After offering many suggestions by
which the association could exert more
united influence. Mr. Felix said, In con-
sion: There can be no question as to the
successful advances thus far made by the
association as a technical organization.
To its representative character the water
works fraternity owes much credit"
The reading of the annual reports of the
secretary, treasurer. and various commit
tees occupied the remainder OF the morn
ing session.
Upon their return from the White House
the delegates assembled In the convention
hall of the hotel for the afternoon ses-
sion, at which the uniform annual re-
ports" were considered and debated upon
In conjunction with this matter L. J..
Powers. chief statistician OF the Census
Bureau. read a paper entitled Water
works financial schedule
Nicholas S. Hill. jr. gave discussion
OF the Probable error due to the appa-
ratus and gauges used in the CONNER
cial tests" This session was closed with
the reading of paper on The practical
The Famous American aaoutia.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
..New Lifer for Old Mattresses.

Renovated completely for 81. including
best quality new ticking. or for s. with old
covers. Why not have your old mattresses
made comfortable. clean? Linger's, sl1 7th
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
Purissimn q snperror Rre Vh.urx
Feran,s Granville Rxe

Ripe with age and Of the melloWest de-
velopment. whisky OF medicinal value
Vim. Cannon, I225 7th ST. Phone n. 52S
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As Guests Os Honor.

While the celebration is TO be essenti-
ally and distinctlvely local., the governors
OF Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania,
the mayors of Baltimore. Philadelphia,
Richmond. Alexandria, and other ada
cent cities, and the Representatives IN
Congress of the districts near the Capt.
tai will be invited to be present as guests
Of honor.
The speakers viii probably be Vice
President Fairbanks, Secretary Of the
Treasury COrtelyou. Hon. David II. Mer-
Ger. former member Of Congress from
Nebraska, who, as chairman of the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, was largely instrumental in Sc
curing the appropriation for the building
Commissioner Maefarlaad, and repre-.
sentatives OF the Washington Board OF
Trade and Chamber Of Commerce.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13

Rubber Mats for Autos Made
TO order. The Rubber Store. 933 F St NV
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13

Excellent Tennis Shoes, SI.25 Pair.
All sizes. The Rubber Store, 933 + NV.
Watch for a city-Randle Highlands.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13

The Famous American Beauties
Grown by GUIDE are at their best right
now, Special displays daily l21i F.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
FInnncier. Cnurht shor1
RObinson's Stable

Can get a low rate loan from the Mer
camille Society, 1905 + st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

To Fort Monroe Norfolk, Newport News, and all
points S0uth-NOFfOlk and Washington steamers
every evening in the year at s 80.
To Rock Greek Bridge. Geological PARK Chevy
Chase, and Kensingt0n-CaTs from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue eTery fifteen minutes
To Alexandria-Ferry steamer LackawanHz every
hour and a half from a. m TO p. m.
To Fort Aiyer. Arlington National Cemetery
Falls Church and Fairfax Court House-Cars from
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue and Aque-
duct Bridge
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall steamer. Charles
Maealester, daily except Sunday. 10 a. IN. and AS
D. m.
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were authorized to appoint their associ-
ates.
The general committee in charge OF the
celebration consists Of the following:
Washington Board Of TTade-John Jog EdsOn.
Scott C. Bone. George H. Bauies, z. S. Hight,
George F. Huff, Thomas G. Noyes NJ VI. Parker.
Thomas ". Smith, William Tindsll, W. F. Van
Wickle
Chamber Of Commeroe-Charies J. Bell. A. LisneT,
W. II. Saunders T. D. Shaw. A. ID. Marks, Chaplin
Brown, n L, Burchell. George II. Judd. William
Ramsay. Clarence Eomeut. Cuno Rudoph, Thomas
+. Morgan Edward Droop
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
strnck with a Pinch

It was necessary 10 call in the services
Of Or. ]. A. Watson TO treat John An
derson. fifteen years old. OF 134 Jefferson
street. Anacostia. who it is alleged, was
knocked from a car OF the Anacostia
Line By being struck on the head with a
ticket punch by a conductor
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
working of detector meters.'' by R. ].

working of detector meters.'' by r. ].
Thomas.
While the evening session. which opened
at S o'clock. was in progress, the ladies
In the party were escorted to the Con-
gressional Library by a committee ap-
pointed from the Womens press COM
mittee.
Much discussion accompanied the read
ing of the paper on Pumping water by
producer gas by f.. A. Barbour. II was
brought out In the debate indulged in
by several Of the members that gas-pro-
ducing plants for the pumping OF wafer
were more economical than steam plants
| If operated on large scale. Mr.. Bar
bour gave a lengthy explanation OF re-
suits obtained by him in producer-gas
experiments at ST. Stephen, n. b.
j. y. Chester, in HIS discourse on
High duty versus low duty pumping
machinery" gave an interesting resume
Of his tests made from an operators
standpoint.
Cleansing of Mains.
DR.. W. P. Mason described the work.
ings Of the Copenhagen waterworks. The
closing paper OF the evening was read by
George F. Whitney. on THE necessity OF
| laying water mains with view to fu-
ture cleaning" He expressed the opinion
that In short time tuberdulated MAINS
or mains filled with vegetable deposit or
sediment, viii be regularly cleaned. Such
work, he said, will be recognized as a
regular expense of maintenance.
The principal business on the pro-
gramme for to-day is the election OF off,
| GERS for the coming year and the selec-
ton OF a place for holding the 1909 con-
vention.
The popular opinion among the dele
gates is that Milwaukee will be chosen
as the next meeting place
This afternoon the entire delegation vii
| take an excursion trip down the Potomac,
visiting Mount Vernon.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13
Victims of Fraud Order

Shaifer's Floral work for Weddings
ENldences taste ana originalitv 18th ~
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13

VIII supply you with carriages for we'd
dings and theater parties at very reason
able rates. just call M. 10O5, or call and
see US at our home, Sl7 18th ST. NV
The Washington herald., 1908-05-13

Use OF the government mails was denied
TO the NJ. Curby Bankhard Company. OF
Baltimore and Atlantic City. By the Post
master General yesterday. Fraud is
charged against DR.. NJ. Curby Bankhard
and \. NJ. Seibert, proprietors Of the con-
cern, who were advertising and selling
pills for women. which have been de-
clared fake medicine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
Cookery Hints.

When frying anything to be rolled in
meal use half -four. IL will brown bet
ter.
II your vegetables boil dry and burn,
set the dish in a pan Of cold water, take
OF cover, then put on stove 10 finish
cooking, and they will not taste burnt,
Turn q saucer, pan. or Id under your
meat in kettle; Il can't burn.
When making cake, Il you haven {
milk. use water. Some think Il better.
How 10 thaw water pipes When a
kydrant Is out Of doors and freezes at
the mouth or any distance down the
direct pipe, a few drops Of coal oil
poured on top has the desired result
Seldom fails TO thaw in ten minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
Japanese Dresses
Tell the Ages Of
Almond Eyed Girls

There is a candor about japanese
women 10 which few American women
would have the courage 10 aspire. and
such custom as that of a girl repre-
senting in fact q walking census" by
limiting herself TO a particular range
Of cOlors according TO her age would
be considered a preposterous idea IN this
country. and yet such is said TO be
the fashion in japan, girls attire
merging Ike the COlors in a prism from
ono shade TO the other as the years
speed on.
Midway between TIE early twenties
ana the next decade purple, chestnut
and pink, where the Kilaono IS con-
cerned. are made to take the place Of
the pale shades Of silver gray or blue
cell which up till e "a have represent ID
her color card. " ate. in addition. is
Tennquished practically at twenty-five,
a ruling which would seem arbitrary.
In her twenty-fifth year a Japanese
woman acquires a new dignity when
she takes her first step into the import
ant realm Of striped fabrics. which give
such an added statue 10 their wearer'
AS the years go on the wide stripes
which proclaimed her initial plunge into
a different category TO that OF her young
friends ind companions narrow with
each succeeding year, until the finest
hairline announces with almost offens-
i've honesty that she has reached the
age Of thirty
Pale mauve shades, as well as CHINA
mon and blue, are her choice as regards
color until she Is five years older. when
without sign Of protest she leaves al
bright tones 10 her younger sisters, ana
Is seen thencefOrward in the duh, drab
tines OF brown or gray, until her striped
kimono is changed for a checked brown
or gray at fOrty-nVe. This is exchanged
finally few years later for black or
very dull gray. IN which sober garb a
japanese woman continues until the
end OF her life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
Italian Spaghetti

Break ons-fourth Of a pound OF spa
ghetti into inch lengths, cover with
boiling sailed water, and boil for twenty
minutes or until tender Drain, pour
cold water over the spaghetti. and drain
again. This is done TO make the spa
ghetti lender instead Of tough, as II IS
ant 10 be- Melt two tablespooufuls or
butter in frying pan and brown DELI
cately with a few slices OF onion STR
in one tablespoonful Of flour and mix
until smooth; sdd ofs cu9ful OF tomato
iuice. stir until smooth, and strain.
Last OF ali. add one OF two tablespoon
fuls of Parmesan cheese, according 10
taste. Season with salt and pepper,
pour over spaghetti, and serve. me
is boiling, and II ready beforehand put
over hot water TO keep heated. II
should be poured over the spaghetti as
soon as that is drained from the water,
Put the spaghetti on dish, ana as the
sauce IS poured over II M the spa
ghetti with q fork that the sauce may
penetrate every part
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-28
Suggestions for Hostess.

Host SIS Swap" party-A swap
party is an ideal way in which 70 en-
terrain crowd OF young girls infor-
malIy. In the Invitations, the sentence,
swapping 10 begin at 3 o'clock prompt
~ VIII explain 70 the guests the ma
tUre Of the party and what they are
expected to do,
If you so desire it, you also can add
10 the invitation this hint. You are
asked 10 bring something with which
GU viii be willing TO part" The guests
viii bring all manner OF ridiculous
things, from discarded clothes 10 burnt
matches and buttons. The guests
swap articles, which should be wran-
ped so that neither sees what they are
swapping for.
Articles may be changed as many
times as desired, but the "swappers'
may not open their packages between
transactions At the expiration OF a
given time a bell should be rung, and
each girl must keep the package which
she has In hand at the time OF the ring
ing.
The table may be made TO look charm
ing at q trtfiinE cost Hang over the
center Of the table large red sign
which reads: Auction Today" The
words may be written either In white
or black Ink on both sides Of the card
so that they may be seen from all sides
or the table. A huge bunch Of scarlet
and white carnations may take the place,
Of a centerpiece and for place cards a
small red flag either made Of paper or
or silk on which the name is written
may be stuck upright I'm each napkin
Candle shades may be made Of red. and
at each end Of the table a miniature