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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22
WR|GHTS SET UP
THEIR AEROPLANE
Ohio Brothers Expect to
Make Their First Flight
on Friday.

With their coats off and sweat rolling
down their faces, the Wright brothers
continued today the task OF putting
their aeroplane together.
II is not believed now that the ma
chine VIII be ready for its first flight
before Friday. Whether fight will
be attempted then viii depend upon
weather and wind conditions. The
motor viii be thoroughly tested before
that time. It is the same engine that
went to smash last fall when one Of the
propellers broke and the machine
plunged to the ground. killing Lieut.
enant Selfridge and seriously injuring
orviile Wright. The broken parts have
been replaced, and the Wrights now be-
heve that 1t is as good as new.
The wings Of the aeroplane viii have
a clnerent appearance. Last fall they
were OF white canvas. This has been
replaced with a buff colored cloth made
IN England, which is lighter and more
closely woven than the canvas
Orvlle Wright probably will make his
first flight at Fort Myer Friday after
noon. To the layman the aeroplane
which is being put together in the bal
loon shed now looks practically complet-
with the exception of the motor, but
ne-e still remains an immense amount
- work 10 be done before the airship
mi be res dy for business.
The two great planes have been fast
ened, the llprights set in place. the rud-
der and lifting planes adjusted and the
Sprocket wheels fastened on to the
frame. TIE ayiators devoted a good por-
ton of today to adjusting the flexible
wing tips. The engine will probably be
installed tomorrow and Thursday prob
ably viii be spent in making a thorough
test of the engine and the propeliors
Two big boxes of extra parts arrived
from Dayton today TO be used In case
Of emergency.
Strangers are not welcomed a. the bal
loon shed where the Wright brothers are
putting their machine together. Wilbur
especially seems 10 chafe under the cur
ious gaze of the few who have gone 10
the fort to watch the progress of the
machine and at his request everyone
will be kept away from the building
Acceptances 20 the invitations sent out
by tie War Department. which are now
pouring in upon the Signal Service
Office. indicate that practically the en-
tie membership of Congress will at
telIu the trial flights of the Wright
Brothers in their aeroplane at Fort
Myer.
Invitations have also been sent to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22

PRESIDENT Taft and Vie~ President sher-
man ana the probability is that both
VII accept. The interest in the country
taIse also is very intense according
70 the volume Of queries being received
Dy t5eheral Allen, asking details cor
S S5,,l the time and place Of the flight.
~ Ieu ne original tests were made Cen
popular interest in aerial naS.iea flor, v,ss
A. rs maximum, but there is no COM
Pdilsoh between the interest taken a.
ne present time and that with which
year ago. II Is probable that preca,i-
uons viii have 70 be taken To handle
the immense crowd that win be there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22
REFORMATORY SITES
STILL TOO COSTLY
Prices Must Be Reduced Before
the Property Will Be
Purchased.

Although 1t is decided TO locate the
new District reformatory in Maryland.
the Commissioners announced today
that the prices OF the sites under con
sideration must be reduced in order TO
come within the appropriation.
The Commissioners. accompanied by
John JOY Edison. member Of the penal
commission, yesterday inspected q num-
Der OF sites IN the vicinity Of Indian
Head and GlymOnt. The trip was made
on the police boat Vigilant. Several
sites in the neishborhood Of Upper MARI
boTo were visited Friday.
IT am satisfied that we shall be able
TO Eet a reformatory site IN Maryland -
said Commissioner MacfarlanG today.
THE prices at which the sites are
offered, however, will have TO be re-
duced IN order 70 come within our avail
able means"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22
RUMOR OF STRIKE
HURTS GRAND PRiX
Fear That Threats of Violence Will
Keep Down Attendance at
Meeting.

PARIS, June 22.-Already the running
OF the Grand Prix at Longchamps Sun
day, which. next 20 the English Derby is
the greatest race known to Europe, has
been injured by the threats Of violence
made by the confederation of labor.
which is supporting the striking French
stable boys and trainers.
The strike has practically frizzled,
but threats Of modifying 5000 syIn-
pathizers and rioters at Longchamps 20
make a demonstration in favor OF ire
strike has alarmed the public and II
Is certain that thousands VIII stay
away from the race track through Tear
of trouble Most of the stable en-
plOyes are English and American lads
who are taking no part in the strike.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, June 22.-Clad in
shirts OF mail. and elutching keen
lances, a company Of soldiers charged
across the Harvard stadium and en-
gagged in fierce combat with another
host Of armored warriors. A host Of
cavalry galloped across the plain, an5
the din Of battle reigned.
But Just when the fracas was at its
height, over on the other side Of the
giant arena, strong and constantly
swelling in volume. rose. in strideut
strains. "Shine on. Harvest Moon" A
little woman, bareheaded, sOmberly
gowned in velvet suit, rushed toward
the battling hosts; some one shousea
through a mammoth megaphone.
The battle ceased-as many real ones
doubtless have begun-at a woman's
word. 1t was Maude Adams who com
manded the last rehearsal Of the
Joan OF Arc performance which will
be given at the Stadium tonight IL the
weather be fair But Shine on, Har-
vest Moon" continued and Miss Adams
scurried across the battlefield to one Of
the little entrances behind which the
hundreds Of ''supers" were waiting for
their cues.
Actress Word Is Law
A sharp gesture. a soft word Of com
mand, and all was stilI: for TO this vast
company. more than 1000 in all, the
highest word OF this little woman is
law. respected. and Obeyed by even the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22

DR.. and Mrs Thomas 3. Cochran and
little son, Robert, are spending the sum
mer at Markham.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22

Mrs. Hollis r. Cooke, Of Wilmington.
Del, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. W A
Moore and Mrs. John McCuen. here.
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DR.. v. P. TAYLOR
PURCHASES STORE
Buys Three-Story Building
From DR.. Lennon-Cor-
della PoSey Insane.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, JUNE q

DR.. William P. Taylor has purchased
from DR.. Charles G. Lennon, Of Brook
/ land. D. c., the handsome three-story
brick building now occupied by DR.. Tay-
lor's drug store on the south side Of
King street. between Washington and
St. Asaph streets.
The deed conveying the property was
placed on record in the clerks office Of
the corporation court this morning. No
consideration was named.
The funeral OF Mrs. Fannie Rendheim
Will be held from the home Of her sons,
Louis and Samuel Bendhelm. 407 Prince
street, this afternoon at o'clock. The
services viii be conducted by Rabbi
Stern, Of Washington, and the pailbear-
ers viii be B. Bear, Henry Baader. z.
Goldsmith, 3. Wiel. Leopold Ruben, Of
this city, and Louis Kohn, - Baltimore.
The burial will be in the Jewish ceme-
terri here.
The Young Mems sodality Lyceum is.
today giving the annual excursion tc
Marshall Hall. The boats during the
day took down large crowds and the
boat this evening will. It is expected,
take down a still larger one.
Company G. First Virginia Regiment,
last evening marched to George Wash
ington Park, where the soldiers pitch
ed shelter tents, held guard mount and
after dusk gave a sham battle. The
exhibition was witnessed by a large
crowd Of persons from this city.
DR.. s. B. Moore, DR.. Walter Varied.
and Justice Luther II. Thompson yester-
day evening examined Cordelia Posey.
who was found roaming the streets Sat
urday with her dead child in her arms
They found her 70 be of unsound mind
and will recommend that she be placed
IN an asylum.
Or. and Mrs. Thomas 3. Cochran and
little son, Robert, are spending the sum
mer at Markham.
Mrs. Hollis r. Cooke, Of Wilmington,
Dell is visiting her sisters, Mrs W A
Moore and Mrs. John McCuen, here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22
TOLEDO TO INVITE
THE KING OF SPAIN
Ohio City Wants Castillian Mon
arch to Attend Its Carnival
in August.

A. L. Alexander. assistant secretary
Of the Toledo Chamber Of Commerce, is
in this city on a mission designed to
bring about the attendance of the King
of Spain or a representative at car
nival 70 be held in Toledo In August.
Alexander expects to meet In New
York the retiring Spanish minister. who
will convey to the incoming minister an
invitation TO attend The carnival. The
latter IS based on a legend OF Toledo.
Spain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-22
YALE ACCEPTS.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. June Z2.-It is
officially stated at the office OF the
Yale University treasurer that the
agreement with the relatives Of Fred
ericl c. Hewitt. OF Owego, " Y, as
10 his iegacies is final Yale will re-
ccive 10000. or $4,000 less than the
Will provided.
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What Congress Did
IN TIE SENATE.

Consideration Of the tariff or hides vas
resumed.
Senator McCumber spoke IN favor Of a
duty on hides and attacked the Nev
England manufacturers OF iesthar
goods
Talk OF putting the corporations tar
over until the regular session is heard.
senators McLaurin and Gamble spoke
on the hides tariff.
IN THE HOUSE.
ne House stands adjourned until
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-16
THE NEW CHURCH POLITICS.

Despairing of its ability. 10 beat the
American party through either or both
Of the old party organizations, the
lines for the concentration of It's forces
in united movement of the brethren
| obliterating the party lines. An out
post of this campaign was developed in
meeting in Judge Lewis's courtroom
on Friday night IT was the sense of
those present that they felt TO organ.
jzc "Citizeu IS Party (not People s
party as of old) TO "bcat the .Smeri.
sans. To be sure. the movement was
especially for The First ward. and The
idea was to operate directly on the
Councilmanic election. II Will he re.
membercd that by narrow margin
exceedingly narrow-the fusion OF 1907
gave the two CouncImcn Of that ward
TO the church. But no sane person i'm.
agincs that snch thing could be re-
peated, especially with tho complete
obliteration Of church party lines as
proposed, for in that case, while most
of the brethren and sisters might pos.
sibly support this new church party, all
of them would be ahsolved from any
partisan obligation now held, and large
numbers of them would be pretty sure
80 support the American ticket. rather
than tho ticket Of the new church party.
But the meeting did not altogether
coniiuc itself 10 First Ward politics. II
expressed the hope and desire that the
new church party might he organized;
also. In oihcr wards. II went even fur.
ther, undertaking TO forcstalI the nomi-
nations of the new church party's city
convention and name candidate for
Mayor. Councilman Murdock was
named apparently ms first choice, and
Mr.. Ncwhouse as next preference, with
''look in for Mayor Bransford at
tho tail end, with the ''thought' that
it would be we'll 10 get the Mayor to
head that new church party's ticket
"if possible Aye, there S fhc rub
"if possible But the man who con.
ccived that possibility must be genius
at supposin' -
1t was significant meeting, all the
same; and we have no doubt that the
church rcactionarics viii stake their ALL
on some movement of this sort-and
lose
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-16
PRINCIPLE OF THE DECISION

The recent decision Of the L. S. Su
pTemc Court in the commodities - case
ccntered, so far as the chief public in
tcrest was concerned, ON the point that
the law as passed docs not prevent the
railroad companies owning stock in com.
panlcs that mine or produce the com.
modltics that arc offered for transporta.
ton. The government IS contention i'm
the case was that tho law does in fact
prevent this, where it inhibits this own.
ership, either direct or indirect. by the
railroad company. Justice White, in
discussing this claim on the part of
counsel for the government, met the
assumption squarely, saying:
The trouble about that is that IL has
been decided In this court that ownership
OF stock In corporation does not make
the owner of the stock the legal owner
OF the property OF the corporation 1t
does not give him n legal standing as
respects interest In the property of the
corpora tion In which he holds the stock
II is said that ownership of stock in
The corporation was In the mind OF Con-
grcss' and, therefore. we should read the
mind OF Congress was directed disre-
gardinG its legal significance, and disre-
garding those things which were excluded
from II. and interpret IL according TO our
supposed assumption with respect TO that
which was in the mind OF Congress. That
argument is not tenable. because If the
MIND OF the law-maker was concentrated
on the adoption of this statute. under that
provision then the obvious and plain duty
was TO discuss 1t, not by a vague and
general expression which excludes the
stock ownership in Its legal terms be-
cause the judicial mind cannot contem-
plate that which was excluded. and by
constituting IL to mean that which. in It's
legal sense, has been settled by this
court,
That makes the point entirely clear
and indicates the serious consequences
that would fall upon stockholders in
corporations If the ownership of such
stock made them owners of the proper
ty of the corporation and liable for its
debts And it very Justly puts the
question, if Congress meant TO enact
what the prosecution claimed ii had
enacted, why it did not specifically use
the words that unequivocally would
mean that.
This clarifying decision raises the
further question why the scores Of law
yers in Congress did not know of the
former decision of the L. S. Supreme
Court, which Justice White cites with
so much force, The legislation under
review was before Congress for long
time 1t was thoroughly thrcshcd out
in every point; and it is singular that
in running the gauntlet of so. many
acute legal minds, no sufficient scrutiny
was made of this particular portion of
the bill.
II is plain, if Congress means to enact
that the railroads must not transport
commodities mined or produced by com
panics in which they own stock, as the
Union Pncific, for instance, has done
in romnnnies mining ccnl in WYOMING
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-16
MUST GUST THE POLITICIANS

Unpleasant news comes from Wash.
I lngton indicating that the Interstate
| Commerce Commission is disposed to put
of the hearing of the Utah freight rate
case. II has been the expectation here
! that the taking Of testimony in cor
roboraton of the charges OF discrimina-
tlon and unjust ratcs, would begin by
June lst. 1t appears now, thai the
Commission is Of The opinion that it
will be sufficiently expeditions if it be-
gins that work u month lntcr, and it is
even suggested that a beginning may
not be made until August.
In this same connection there come
from Washington unpleasant but
plain hints 10 the effect that mistakes
have been made in tho preliminary
steps, and that we shall have TO begin
all over again, Just the same as if moth
ing had been done; thus ignoring the
pointed and special request of the At.
torney-General that the case, as it was
turned over by him TO the Commission,
should be considered as formally and
properly filed, just as though the Com.
mission had been appealed to in the
first instance
Just how much there is in all this an
noylng information is not exactly
known at present, but enough is known
to indicate that tho meddhng politi-
clans from Utah have given the Utah
case In its preliminary phases, a black
eye. When the names of Spry and
Booth were connected with this matter,
as having an important bearing on the
presentation OF the case to the Prcsi
dent, it had bad look. This bad look
is confirmed by tho word which contiu-
Uallv comes from Washington, indicat
for personal and political advantage
through connection with this case. have
materially damaged the work so far
done. There was not tho least occa-
sion for these worthless to project them
selves into this case, and it is evident
that their doing SC, and the undcrtak
ing TO make their names prominent IN
connection with this case, has been an
piece Of presumption and
injury.
VIC notice in this same connection
that the Smoot "Mouth,D - which has
strivcn from the first 10 make this
political question, and subservicnt to
partisan ends Of the Smoot bosses and
their machine, finds fault because we
object to this harmful interference by
the political tricksters We do. how
ever, most strcnuously object to that in
tcrfcroncc, and point out that it has
been immensely damaging TO Salt
Lakes application for relief from un-
just freight charges And an obiec
ton, coming from the organ which has
done so much in trying to make this
political question counts for nothing al
all. We insist that this is a straight.
forward matter of business, to be am.
ply presented and supported by facts.
Any movement or partisan effort To
switch this movement off for some other
purpose is hurtful, and must not bo
by those who arc working
for relief from unjustly discriminating
freight rates for Salt Lake.
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tion that succeeded him. along with an
indebtedness Of upward Of eighty
thousand dollars in unpaid bills
Such is the record of the American
party. OF honor, Of progress and of cf-
1cctlNencss, contrasted with the stag
nation Of priestly control. 1t proves
that the word a. American is sufficient
for all; that every one wishes TO say
III MS brief form as possible that he
IS in favor of all good things for this
city, of making here great metropo.
Us OF industry. Of trade, of sanitation,
OF resorts, Of finance, for every good
and honest purpose; in fact, Il model,
modern metropolis in every sense OF
the word, he has merely TO say that he
is an American, and that covers it all.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-16
ECONOMY AND PROGRESS,

We arc glad to see that, as the re.
sut of n conference between the City
Board of Estimates and Apporton.
nent and the Mayor. at the office of
the Mayor. on Friday, the end was
the adoption Of the good rule that
strict economy is TO be practiccd in
elty affairs. and only such work rs can
be fairly provided for will be pushed
to completion this year. And the pro-
grammc for this year s work is ample.
1t VIII take all of the money that the
city can spare TO properly carry ID out,
and such rs cannot be done this year
can be taken up next year; tho pro.
gramme for next year being also one Of
liberal estimate and approved so far as
the city has money 10 pay for it.
ii is a pity that the bill allowing
the cost of paving the street intersec
tlons at the expense of the owners OF
corner properties, was not passed by
the Legislature. Corner properties are
always reckoned TO he of the highest
value, and 10 divide the cost Of paving
the street intersections between the
four corners would have been Of small
moment to the owners compared with
the increase in vamo of their proper
tics. And there appears TO he no sound
reason for the city paving for improve,
ments which effect this raise in values,
out Of the public funds.
At the same conference there was
some talk of increasing the city tax
levy by one or two mills, Such an in
crease should he avoided if possible.
And it will not be decided until the
final meeting Of the Council in July.
But if it should be decided upon, the
city will have ample improvements to
show for the increase, these improve.
mcnts being well worth the money cx-
pended to make them.
The conference Of Friday was mere
" preliminary. The chief matters will
be decided by the Council and Mayor
later on. But the disposition manifest
ed towards economy and at the same
time TO putting in every possible i'm
provcmcnt. is an excellent ono to fol
low, and is we'll worthy OF the spirit,
purpose, and effectiveness shown here.
tofore in the honorable and business
like course of the American adminstra-
tiOns
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-16
BUSINESS AND TRADE.

The most striking event of the week
in business circles has been the com.
plctc success of the effort TO clear of
the debt of $l50,000 hanging over thc
y. M. {. a. i'll this city, undertaken
by the Commercial Club. On the even
ing of tho tenth day after this cam.
palgn began, the sum of the reports of
the various committees showed that a
little less than $l25,0O0 had been con.
tributed or pledged. Mr.. Moran. the
general chairman of the committee
work, promptly guaranteed tho remain
der TO make up the $l5O.OO0 1t was
splendid exhibition Of Salt Lake s
generosity, of the generous, courageous.
and effective work Of the Commercial
Club and Of the splendid services Of
those who were engaged in this work.
coming event of considerable I'M
portancc to tho business interests of
this city, is the election of June sth,
next, on the question of amending the
State constitution so ms To permit the
levy Of onemill tax each wear for
State capitol. The sentiment here.
so far as we have been able to dis.
cover, is unanimous, and there an.
pears no reason why it should be op
posed anywhere in the State. The
building is needed for State use. TO af
ford sufficient room 10 do the work and
convenience in handling the States
business and storing its archives.
During the week the contract was
let for the barracks and storehouse al
Fort Douglas, and these improvements
will be put in at a cost of Sl25,6l5.
The work of preparing to entertain
the National Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic is getting on in
excellent shape, and the work is in good
hands.
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irine. and to the latters 8 amusement.
But it is only question of time:
decrepitudc viii get him at last,
still. Uncle Joe has got far enough 10
prove that DR. Ostlcr was ''away of
IN setting the age of non -usefuluess at
sixty years. Some of the greatest
workers OF the time are away beyond
that limit; in fact. in large world af.
fairs, taking the world aronnd. those
who have them in charge don t seem
TO even learn the game until they arc
past sixty.