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The Washington times., 1909-06-29

Will Claim Police Court
Has No Jurisdiction in
Case.

DemuTrers will be fled by the two
traction lines in Police Court tomorrow
challenging tie authority of the Inter
state Commerce Commission TO enforce
the provisions Of the act of May %, 1865.
against crowding the street cars in the
District of Columbia. 1t was agreed to-
day between District Attorney y. w.
Baker and the attorneys for the street
car lines that the argument on these de-
murrers shall come up at II O'clock.
In their demurrers, the street car
companies deny The jurisdiction of the
Police Court TO try such cases: they in
sist that the charges are not founded on
any rule or regulation Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, which should
have been the case because the act is SO
general and indefinite that 1t cannot
itself be a rule of coEduct or of law;
they declare further fhat the charges
alleged in the complaint are for specific
crOWdius of street cars and not OF gem
eral croWcing of ears, which is con-
trary 10 the purpose of the law.
The attorneys for the street railways
also declare that IL was incumbent on
the Interstate Commerce Commission TO
dehne what Sroysding was and what ex-
pedluous passage over the tracks was
before bringing charges of this sort.
The arguments OF attorneys viii be
heard by Judge Mullowny ia the United
States division Of the Police Court.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
WEATHER REPORT.

a storm Of considerable intensity Is
developing over Florida, concerning
which advisory warnings have been is
sued for the South Atlantic coast
4 general change to cooler weather is
IN progress ia the Northern States, the
lake region, and the Northwest In the
middle West and the Southwest the
temperature continues high
The Indications are that there VIII be
cooler weather IN the Middle Atlantic
States tonight and Wednesday: else
where in the Eastern States the tenn
perature viii not change materially
within the next thirty-six hours.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast viii be moderate north TO north
east; on the south Atlatnio coast in
creasing easterly. except moderate 10
brisk variable on the Florida coast; on
the east Gulf coast light 10 moderate
northerIy
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
AGREEMENT MADE
TO SETTLE STRIKE

That the number of 'Sshort runs
shall be reduced 30 per cent on the
entire system.
That sunday runs shall not be
longer than the weekday sched-
uIes.
That Motorman Ashford, dis
charged on charges of drinIxing
while in uniform, shnII be REIN
stated, pending the arbitration of
his case.
That Conductor JaIboth, sus-
pended on charges of refusal to
remove an obstruction to traffic,
be paid in full for the time of bin
suspension.
That Conductor MeGibbony, who
lost seniority, be restored to his
place on the company roll.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
DURHAM IS DEAD
AT SUMNER HOME
Former Republican Leader of
Philadelphia Victim of Sudden
Illness at Atlantic City.

PHILADELPHIA, June Estate
Senator Israel W Durham, for years
undisputed leader OF the Republican
organization in this city. is dead at his
summer home in Atlantic City. The
end came suddenly yesterday afternoon,
almost Immediately after he had eaten
luncheon.
He was seated ar the table with his
sister. Mrs. Philip II. Johnson. and as
he arose fell forward into his sisters
arms. He was unconscious, and Death
was almost inmediatS
rs" Durham. as he was Familiarity
called was a close friend Of Senator
Quay and Senator Penrose, and was Re
publican leader In Philadelphia from
1885 TO 1905. III h4aIth caused him TO
relinquish the reins, his friend and busi-
ness associate. James p. McNichol, be-
coming his successor
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
FIRE NEAR MESSINA
NOW UNDER CONTROL
Ali Hope Abandoned of Recover
ing Treasures From Ruins of
Earthquake.

NESSINA. June .9.-The fire rag
ing among the ruins OF the earth
quake-stricl1en town has been gradu-
ally controlled. aud today IT is prac-
tically assured that the shelters
erected after the earthquake will be
saved. Practically all Of the popula-
tion of the town, with the assistance
from nearby cities, has been fight
ing the blaze without interruption.
The loss ocCasiOned by the destruc-
tion of the ruins Is estimated at mil
lions. owing to the large amounts of
treasure buried In the shattered
houses, which, before the fire, might
have been recovered, but which are
now a total loss The origin of the
fire has not been determined.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
PREMIER'S SERVANTS
HAVE THE CHOLERA
Russian Capital Becoming Alarm
ed at the Spread of the
Plague.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 2s.-Atten-
tion was drawn 10 the increased spread
of cholera today by the discovery of an
outbreak Of the disease among the serv-
ants at the summer home of Premier
Stolypin.
Immediately upon the discovery the
entire house was quarantined and the
servants isolated from the family of
the Uremier.
The spread Of the plague throughout
the vicinity of St. Petersburg is most
alarming. and government officials are
al work lighting the disease.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
TROOPS FOR BROWNSVILLE.

DALLAS. June 29.-Announceuent
has been made heHe that the War De-
partment has decided TO again station
United States troops at Fort Brown. in
Brownsville Tex. Two companies OF
white soldiers are 10 be sent TO occupy
the quarters foTmerly held by the two
companies of negroes from the Twenty
fifth Infantry, and which We're dis
missed from the army In disgrace y
President Roosevelt for the Shooting
up Brownsville incident.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
SLAYER Of HOWELL
IS SHOT IN SWAMP
Makes a Desperate Fight
for Liberty Before His
Death.

ADRIAN, Ca. June 29-Romeo Jen-
lins, a negro who killed George How
ell and wounded the latter's wife. was
surrounded in a swamp this morning.
He was heavily armed and refused to
surrender. The posse attempted to cap
ture him, but he opened fire In the
battle which followed, he wounded two
men and was then shot to death by
members of the posse.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
HARVARD'S MASCOT
STRAYS FROM HOME

BOSTON, June 29.-When Harvard
dismissed all her undergraduates for
the summer the pet mascot got lone
some and went, too.
He has gone away on his summer
vacation to Chelsea, where he wasn't
intended to go. President Lowell and
his sister, Miss Amy Lowell, of Brook
line, who owns him, are anXiousgy
awaiting some udirgs Of him. Har-
wards pet is a black and gray shaggy
dog. and today the Chelsea police re-
ceived word to search for him.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
BRANDENBURG CASE
TO JURY BY NIGHT
Assistant District Attorney Con
tinuing Summing Up for
Prosecution.
Prosecution.

NEW YORK. June 29.-When court
opened today Assistant District Attor-
ney Mott resumed his summing up for
the prosecut ion in the trial of Broughton
Rrandenburg. charged with grand lar
ceny in connection with the sale TO the
New York Times Of an article purport-
ing to have been written by the late
Grover Cleveland.
The case win so to the jury by night.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
KAISER AIDS UNEMPLOYED.

BERLIN, June 29-Emperor William
has contributed $500 to the German
Labor Exchange Association, an nrgani-
cation the object of which is to ind
work for the unemployed The society
has arranged to give support in the
various German states and the Prus-
sian cabinet has decided to include a
liberal appropriation fer it in tue next
budget.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
Senator Gets Confidential
With Members and Hits
Taft's Plan.
EXPLANATIONS ACT
AS A BOOMERANG
Bailey Says They Show Up Sub
terfuge of Proposed
Law.
By ]. C. wELLIvER.

Sensations and revelations follow
ed each other in rapid succession this
afternoon when Senator Aldrich be
came confidential with the Senate
concerning the origin. preparation,
and purposes of the corporation tax.
He said he did not expect it would
remain on the statute books more
than two years, or if it did remain
It would be much changed and its
burdens greatly reduced.
Suggested By Taft.
He further revealed the fact that IN
a communication TO the House Ways
and Means Committee a month ago.
President Taft suggested such tax
The series OF interesting develop
ments about the proposition followed
q speech in which Senator Clay de-
manded 10 know If the corporation tax
were adopted would the Finance Com
mittee go back and reduce a lot of
the customs schedules in order to pre-
vent a surplus. TO this Senator Aid
rich replied that h. did not expect there
would be a surplus as a result OF the
corporation law. because for the next
year or two there would be deficits
anyhow, and the temporary revenues
from such a tax would be necessary
TO meet II.
After a year or two. or after two
years anyhow. he expected the corpor-
alton tax would probably be repealed.
Senator Bailey was on his feet in an
instant-te brand this statement as 3
remarkable confession II the real
nature Of the subterfuge by which the
income tax had been attempted to be
defeated.
Calls Upon Members.
at call upon Democrats" he said,
sand upon Republicans who have claim
ed 10 favor an income tax, to note the
development OF this subterTuge. It de-
velops now that the corporation tax
really has no ether purpose save to kill
the income tax; and my authority for
that is the statement just made by the
Senator from Rhode Island Now, I
wish the Senator. having taken the Sen
ate so far into his confidence. would 20
farther and tell whether he convinced
the Pre- stdent or the President convinced
him of the desirability Of the corpora
ton tax"
With this Senator Aldrich replied that
early in the session President Taft sent
q letter 10 the Ways and Means Com
Fnittee recommending the plan Bailey
expressed surprise at this and pro-
ceeded:
But nevertheless the proposition
was never adopted by the House CON-
mittee which instead inserted an In
heritance tax Now we have this
situation, that the House has rejected
the Presidents plan and substituted an
Inheritance tax the Senate. withou;
ever considering the Presidents plan,
developed a majority Of sentiment in
favor Of an income tax. Then il was
that IN the determination TO defeat the
income tax this proposal Of the cor
poration tax was again brought for
ward So I appeal once more 10 the
Senator from Rhode Island 10 tell US
whether in this last consideration OF
ways and means for defeating the in
come tax, he convinced the President,
or the President convinced him, that
the subterfuge OF a corporation tax "a
tContinUed on Eleventh Page)
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
PUGLLIST ON TRIAL.

PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-"Jack''
Blackburn, the negro pugilist, was plac-
ed On trial here charged with the muir
der of Alonzo Polk. also negro, who
was shot IN a family quarrel on Jan
vary IA
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
FORECAST FOR DISTRICT.
TEMPERATURES

a +As sAH--t~t 49, t--+-ss4At- " tsA~
nesday showers and cooler; moderate
north TO northeast winds.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
SUN TABLE.
TIDE Table

Today-High tide 4.32 a. m and sos
?. m, Low tide. lbs a. m. and 1872 p.
N
Tomorrow-High tide. $50 a. m. and
b.51 p. m. Low tide, 12.13 a. IA
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
EMPLOYEES SCORE
TELLING VICTORY
Pittsburg Railways Com
pany Accedes to Every De-
mand of Strikers.

PITTSBURG. Pa, June 29 9.-PittsbuTg's
street car strike lasted jest thirty hours.
Fnal settlement of all difficulties be-
tween the Pittsburg Railways Company
ard the striking motormen and conduc-
tors was effected following a conference
between Mayor William A. Magee and
representatives of the disputing factions
At O'Clock this morning every car
on the entire system started running.
after a complete tie-up OF two days.
The conference lasted practically all OF
yesterday
There is no doubt but that the striking
employees won their rght Practically
the only concession maize by the strikers
was the agreement II leave to arbitra-
tion the final decision IN the case of
Ashford. the motorman who was dis
charged for drinking while IN uniform
One concession after another was made
by the Traction officials.
The most important point gained was
the agreement to reduce the number of
short runs" SO per cent by July 2 Tin
the very last minute. even the officials
5f the railway company, were skeptical
over chances for peace. notwithstand-
ing the optimistic feeling Of Mayor
Magee ana the strikers eonferees, so
thaN lAe maj announcement OF the
settlement came as surprise
The task OF notifying the strikers In
time TO get crews to man the cars at 5
clock this morning fell To the officials
of the strikers. They started 70 work
al once. Committees of the different
local unions, went scurrying in every
direction TO notify the men to report
for duty. and at O'Clock all of the
regular schedules were resumed.
Victory Decisive.
That the victory gained by the strik-
ing employees is the greatest and most
decisive ever won in this country BY
organized labor IS the opinion Of Presi-
dent W. D. Mahon of the National AS
soeiation of Street Railway Employees.
Every point for which the men con-
tended. declared Mahon today. as he
appeared tagged out and nervous BY his
continuous work, has been conceded
which is conclusive evidence that thew
were right in the position they had
taken. The public supported US nobly.
and we feel certain there will be no
more broken agreements because the
best endeavors OF the company are
unavailing"
President J. d. Gallery, of the Trac-
ton Company, by the agreement signed.
admits ne and his company has been
defeated al every point He cou6nes
bis remarks chiefly to thanking Mavor
Magee for his good 1Tfices in settling
/ the strike
The Washington times., 1909-06-29

HARPERs FERRY, ". Va. june g
Both Of the rivers are muddy this
morning.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
Wind Halts Aeronauts.

A few drops of rain kept the aero
plane in the shed for long time. After
the moisture had ceased and the flying
machine had been wheeled up in front
Of the reserved sections there was an
other long delay because the clouds were
Continued on Second Pagel
The Washington times., 1909-06-29
Not First Movement.

In answer to the objection made by
some of the friends of the clerks that
this Administration Is going too strong
on the movement for the wedding out
OF fnefhcients. it has been pointed out
that this is not the first Administration
which has tried to solve the difficulty
The Roosevelt regime was looking for
ways and means to get rid of the super
annuated employees aid TO take care OF
them The movement nov in progress
is but an emphatic determination TO
carry the first campaign to a logical
and successful conclusion.
The Washington times., 1909-06-29

Continued on Second Page.)
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-20
An Effort 10 Get a Trade School.

A meeting is to be held on Friday af- ternoon, at 3 o'clock, in Odd Fellows hall, to meet committee of the State Board of Education, in regard to Put. nam,s claims 10 having one of the two Trade Schools to be located In some two of the manufacturing towns of the State. The -tate Board of Education k empowered by the Legislature to iu- cate iht se two schools where they may deem best.
 Ths gentlemen of the committee to be here Friday to hear our eiti- zens and those Of Thompson, Wood. stock and Pomfret---w which afe also in- lercsted in the qaestlon--are scholarly men, and above being swayed by poll. tical influence or money consideration. They will consider only tine merits of the case as presented by The citizens they meet and the information they have secured from their agent, whom they sent here to make an investigation. These facts are stated by parties who attended the Business Mems Associa- ton meeting held on Tuesday evening, when the Trade Schools question was discussed. There were three main facts urged that would govern the commit tees decision. The most important of these was the interest felt and mani fested by the people of Putnam and sd, joining towns to get Trade School To- caled here. The second fact Is whether there are enough scholars who will at tend a trade school--Mr. Potter, their investigating agent, says there are. The third fact is, whether there are es- lahJtehed industries enough in fui- nan, t0sneei the sequirementso of s1 >11 school. fngnesiionably there q pt il will he well to have list uaa44 I'll to show the committee what we noxe tn that line.
 We can meet these various condl- fioas equal to any other town--the firsi
 alone heing dependent On getting the
 principal citizens aroused enough 10 attend the Friday afternoon nseeting to thereby manifest the integest Wknow they ali feel.
 II is important that any argument than one can advance to favor Put
 mans claims should te urged. Mr.ehe-
 ney's offer 10 furnish school building k perfectly honorable. No member ol that family would do anything to gel
 the school that was moi right and pro
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-20
Ststc Convention of (. T. 4. Il. of coaa.
AT PUTNAM, SEPTEMBER 5. e,7-

II k necessary, for the importance of the esent, that VIC keep the State Con- yention of the Catholic Total Ahsti- hence Union of Connecticut before the public, that on aut part there shalt hc no cause fer disappointment. The cx- eculise committee of the local Socie- iy, who have the responsibility of car- ing for about four hundred strangers, most ot whom are dtAsgaies. coming from all parts ot the State---eNpress qualification with tho hearty support of our citizens, the churches and htxi- ness men particularly, In helping to meet the heavy expense incurred to en- tertain four hundred persons for thrce days. The committee have no misgiv- ings about paying all bills from the spirit of helr they are still receiving.
 The public exercises Of the convcn- ton will he of n character greatly to please the public. Itmay bea little dif- ferent ip style from what they usual ly witness in such gatherings, but will Dc no less pleasing andlinstructive on that account.
 The great public feature of the Con- vention will be the Rally al tue Brad Icy Theat,e the Sunday evening pre- ceding the formal opening of the Con- venlion. We have already alluded to one of the speakers at the Rally, the brilliant young priest, Rev. M. A. Sul- livan, of Hartford. Another distin- guished worker tn the cause who xlll speak, Is John ]. Lawisss, an Attorney of New London, who K al the hend of | the Beys' Temperance Cadets, number l Ing b0O, which he himself organized, and which he expects will reach ,U00 before the year is oul. This line of his work he may dwell upon In his addresH. The two We mention are not the linn. 1t of the speakers. There will be other exercises to enliven the Rally, and we expect, altogether, large crowd wilt attend the meeting.
 A Souvenir Illustrated Program n being printed, and will bc ready for distribution before the Convention h opened. There will be about twenty pictures illustrating scenes in Putnam, which will be n prized souvenir fof tho visitors to carry home with them to
 let their neigbhors see what kind Of . place they had visited. Fifteen hun. drcd copies will ls printed-enough t0 supply all who attend the great Con- yention.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-20
Hammond Hall.

The Hammond Hall, formerly the old Armory building, is being entirely
 transformed and is now nearly compile
 ted, and will be in use about September
 first.
 The transform aiion will make the
 building practically new. The second story has been thoroughly renovated,
 and finished in an artistic and attrac-
 tive style The main ball ocen pies the
 full length of the floor and is aS feet
 long east and west, and 60 feet wide clean unobsiructed floor space, the
 largest hall in the city.
 On the northwest corner will be a
 hanaueting hall about 45x20 feet, and on the northeast eefnes will be two m. te-rooms. On the north side, there is a large room 9sx20 feet. These together
 take up the entire floor space of gsx3s feet-all tastefully finished and well lighted on either end, by large win
 dows, so that they can be used day time as well as evenings. steam heat ing and every convenience for comfort is prov ided.
 On the ground floor still more re- markable change is being made. The entire space of 9sx9s that has heretofore been used .o: storing coal is now being fitted up for a large wood working in- dustry with steam power. This should have been included In the list of Put nam's new industries, mentioned in
 another article found elsewhere in this issue.
 This large floor has been leased for three years by Chester F.. Child for his new wood working manufactory. and which promises to grow into large im- portance. There are F windows 10x4 being put in, intended 10 give light 10 the entire floor.
 On the west end NIT. Ghiid will have his business office.
 1 The machinery is to be put in As soon
 as possible, as it is intended to have
 the works in operation early in Sep l tember.
 Mr. Child Is one of the rising and
 prospe rous business men Of Putnam,
 who Is destined, with few other men
 of similar character, 10 shortly have a large share in controlling The destinies
 Of our city. He is al the head of alum 1 Der corporation, business which he started about ten years ago, and which has gown to large dimensions under ! his management. Now. for his cDTpo-
 ration we suppose. he has started a new enterprise, under circumstances, ] we learn, that k likely to grow into a- great importance as his luuiber busi-
 ness, with this ditierehce, that aiI the
 business will be done In this city
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-20
NO 34

per. Our citizens should he ready to respond If such aeondition Is proposed. but hardly think il wall he.
 Ali things being equal, we stand . good chance with other towns equally provided, and have, therefore, to show we have additional claims. For ono we have much more healthy town than most other manufacturing towns. Another good reason why the Board should decide that Putnam is entitled to one of the schools Is, ,lthat this part of the State hasneyer had anyfavors from either State or National Governments, W while some of those who are com petinR for one of these schools have already received such favors. There Is such . sense of justice In this claim that the committee will readily recognize 1t, and all conditions being equal, will feel compelled to decide that Putnam ise titled to n school.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-20
lnterestiua LCcAIs

Special ladies' coats made to ovtlef from $5 up by the Eagle Tailoring to-
 New fall hats and shoes just arrived at Douty's, the Halter.
 Remember Payne sells the besl tee cream tn town. Give him . call.
 10 ba,s Regal soap for ti at Bsodeur X St. Marie's cash. market, Pomffet st:
 Have your watches and clocks re- paired at E. c. Wnght's.
 Get your boots and shoes neAtly re- paired at Charles Hoye's, Elm stress. ss N ny don't you fly kite? Pelcee | D 8eents. For safe al Payne's.
 Buy of us and save money. ne~11 spring bran si.s5. White winter mi6- dlinxs si.55. Bosworth Brothers
 Wanted to buy house or small farm near Putnam. Addfess F. " WILLS, ils school street, rutnan-
 Come in and examine the Houfa1e collar. For sale by r. A. Gardner- Guaranteed to iit ali horses. The Progress stands for perfection 1k ice cream and conseclions for every purpose. 1 Louis Ingraham ls now ready 1o@ ] business al his new shop II No. , Peen ] fret street. Umbrella repelftpU oI key iittins speeiaIty-