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INTEREST OF INVENTORS.
Association Formed to Secure ere
medal Patent Legislation.n

At meeting of the Inventors Pro-
tective Association last night at Flynn's
Hall, 336 Sth street northwest William
p. Armstrong was elected president and
Joseph ]. O'Brien secretary.
A constitution was adopted in which
the objects Of the organization were
set forth-to promote the interests OF
inventors, to effect economy in secur-
ing patents, to bring about favorable
and remedial patent legislation, to
labor for the correction of abuses in
current methods of obtaining, operating
and selling patents and to secure CO.
operation among the members for mutual
protection.
1t was decided to make permanent
Organization under the name of the In
ventors' League. Another plan of the
league is the collection and publication
of the history of inventive art and the
preservation of the literature of in
Vention.
There are to be three classes of mem
bers in the league. Glass 1 will en-
brace those to whom a patent has act
ually been issued, class > consists of
inventors who have a patent pending
and class consists of those who are
planning to get a patent, but who
haven't been successful yet. Glass
will have vote in the affairs of the
society. The other classes cannot vote,
but the second class may have voice
at meetings of the organization.
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missioner West declared this morning
that he favored asking bids from all the
manufacturers of motor fire engines and
the purchase of that type If the cost
is within the appropriation.
Fire Chief Wagner, who also witnessed
the demonstration this morning, con-
cluded that the speed of the motor ve-
hicles made it possible for each such fire
engine to cover much larger territory
than could be covered by horse-drawn
vehicle, because the motor engine would
cover in five or six minutes a distance
that a horse-drawn engine could not &c
IN half an hour. The fire chief was par
ticularly impressed with the efficiency OF
the motor fire engine in suburban dis
tricts.
Care to Be Exercised.
While the officials present all expressed
themselves as much impressed by the
demonstration of the particular engine
in Washington today. they declared that
all types of motor fire apparatus will be
considered before any are bought.
During the demonstration this morning
the engine threw four streams most of
the time, and nozzes of several different
sizes were used. 1t was found that the
pump had a capacity of $50 gallons of
water per minute. The demonstrator of
the engine was Thomas L. Pfarr, jr.,
manager of the company which manu-
factures the machine. The engine left
Washington this afternoon for Reading
Pa, where it will give a demonstration
Monday.
Among those who witnessed the test
this morning were Commissioner West
Capt Markham, acting engineer COM
missioner: Fire Chief Frank ]. Wagner.
T. NJ. Robinson, superintendent of ma.
chinery; William F. GUIDE. president OF
the Chamber OF Commerce; w. A. Nc
Farland, superintendent of the water de-
partment. and George w. Wallace. water
registrar.
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had on run directly across the river
from the Speedway and back.
The Potomac Park itself happens to be
almost exactly ten kilometers around,
and there could be a kite-shaped track
laid out here that would not cross the
water at all except a very small stretch
of back water from the tidal basin that
would be almost a negligible quantity.
Both of these latter courses have the
advantage that they are almost in the
heart of the city. and that is a decided
consideration with visitors. There would
have to be a large amount of money
guaranteed for prizes and other expenses
and the management would depend
largely on the gate receipts for reim-
bursement. course that was so easy
of access, besides being SO picturesque.
would insure a big attendance at all
times.
Unofficial inquiries have been made as
to the attitude of the government to-
ward the erecting of stands and the
charging of admission to Enclosures in
the park. and while this is a govern
ment reservation, it is thought there will
be nc trouble on that score.
There have been expressions of opin-
ion from many of the prominent busi-
ness men of Washington on holding the
race here. and there is such a una
nimity of opinion that the views express
ed all read about alike. The meet will
be the derby of the air. and Washing
ton is the one city of the country
where such an event should be held,
when the majority of the visiting COM
petitors will be foreigners.
Preparation at College Park.
The work of preparing for the gov
ernment training flights at College Park
is progressing slowly. Lieut. Benjamin
D. Foulois, who. with Lieut. Lahm, was
to have been trained in handling the
Wright aeroplane having heen ordered
abroad, his place will be taken by
Lieut.. Humphreys of the Engineer
Corps
The bids for the aeroplane shed at
College Park are to be opened Tues
day, and the work will be completed
in ten days or more. After that Will
bur Wright will be summoned to Wash
ington and the training will begin if
the weather and Mr.. Wright agree. In
the meantime Wilbur Wright is in Day
ton saving wood for aeroplanes, a num-
ber of which have been ordered by
wealthy amateurs.
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PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE.
All Local Theaters Have Appliances
in Proper Condition.

All the appliances for fire protection in
the larger of the Washington theaters
are in proper condition. according to re-
port just submitted to the Commissioners
by Fire Chief Wagner.
I'm connection with the issue of the
annual licenses for the operation Of thea
ters in this District Fire Chief Wagner
reports, Il have the honor to report that
/ have just completed thorough inspec-
ton of the following playhouses: The
Belasco, Chase's. the New National, the
Lyceum, the Academy of Music, the Ma
jestic. the Gayety and the Columbia.
These inspections included an exami-
nation and test of the ventilators, per-
forated pipes over the proscenium arch,
hose, standppe systems, fire extinguish-
ers. fire axes and ceiling hooks.
I'm all the theaters mentioned above
the apparatus and appliances for fire
protection were found to be in proper
condition and to comply with law
so far as the fire department is con-
cerned, 1t is recommended that licenses
be issued, and. further, that this paper be
forwarded to the assessor, District of Co.
lumbia, for his information
Evening star., 1909-09-04
WORRIED BY ILL-HEALTH.
William Stockett Writes Message t,
His Mother and Shoots Himself.

Il am sorry to have committed such an
act, but / was worried nearly to death.
Mother, please forgive me, for 1 was
tired"
After writing this message to his
mother last night William Stockett, col
ored shot himself In the head He was
standing in front of 100 4th street north
west.
Sergt. Curry and Policeman Mahaney
of the sixth precinct had noticed that the
conduct of the man was peculiar and
were not far away when Stockett fired
The bullet entered just behind the left
ear and came out over the eye.
The two policemen rushed up and sum-
moned the patrol wagon from the sixth
precinct station and Stockett was taken
to the Casualty Hospital where he be-
came unconscious. This morning it was
said he had small chance of recovery. Ii
is said that Stockett, who was candy
maker. living at 74O 9th street, gave up
his employment yesterday because of
continued ill-health, and last night be-
fore leaving home he showed signs OF
despondency. His friends believe he shot
himself because he feared he would not
get well.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
NEW TYPE FIRE ENGINE
Exhibition of Motor for the
Benefit of Officials.
ADOPTION HERE FAVORED
Commissioner West Believes the In
vestment Will Be Wise.
COMPARISON MADE OF COST
Horse-Drawn Apparatus and Motor
Contrasted - Witnesses of
Demonstration All Pleased.
COMPARISON MADE OF COST

The adoption of motor fire apparatus
for the local department, to be pur-
chased as new equipment is needed, is
favored by Commissioner West He
believes that the other members Of the
board Of Commissioners will agree to
the adoption Of this policy.
Economy in the operation of the fire
department, Commissioner West is con-
vinced, is the chief argument for the
adoption of motor fire engines and hose
wagons in preference to horse-drawn
ones. He was convinced of their su-
periority at demonstration given by a
motor fire engine of the American Mo-
tor Fire Apparatus Company of Pitts
burg at 14th and B streets this morn
ing. For an hour and half he watch
ed I1e running OF the vehicle around
squares and through crowded thorough
fares, and it's operation in throwing
huge streams Of water. and returned to
Evening star., 1909-09-04
HOW MAE EDNA WILDER
GOT RID OF A DOUBLE CHIN
Without Dieting, Internal Rene
dies, Face Straps or Physical
CuIture-An Interesting
Story for FIeshy People.

II removed my double chin and reduced thirty
pounds in less than six weeks says Mae Edna
Wilder. who stands five feet high. weighs 120
pounds and is picture OF perfect health II
did this by a process which is my own discoy-
ery-a process OF external application. I simply
apply the treatment 10 any part OF the body
where supernuous flesh exists and il vanishes as
IL by magic. Five minutes every other day for
two weeks is all the time needed and one 8
intimate friends need not know anything
about II. am grateful for my relief
that ! will give free advice to any who
suffers as I did consider double chin one
of the most unsightly physical defects. and su-
pernaous flesh is just extra weight that one
must carry with them everywhere and all the
time ] feel ten years younger and a hundred
fold more active since | lost mine" Any inter-
ested person who will write TO Mae Edna Wilder,
Dept. $50 b, Rochester. n. Y, will be told how
to fnd relief within two weeks. au2l&se4-5 SO
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his Office enthusiastic in his praise Of |
motor f1re-fighting apparatus.
Cost of the Engine. |


The initial cost of the motor fire en-
gine exhibited this morning and of
horse-drawn engine of about the same
In the case of the horse-drawn vehicles,
he points out, six horses must be pur-
chased, three for the engine, two for the
hose wagon and one to be held in reserve,
and these will cost 1900. AS the motor
fire engines are a combined engine and
hose wagon, each one replaces two OF
the old-type vehicles This $1,000 cost is
therefore saved. ITO operate horse
drawn engine, four men are reQuired-a
driver and hostler, fireman, an engineer
and an assistant engineer. In the case
of the motor fire engine one man per-
forms all these functions, acting as chauf-
feur when on the way to the fire and as
engineer when the engine and pump are
working at the fire. BY the simple turn
turned from it's use to move the machine
to use to drive the pump.
The cost of operating the motor en-
gine, Commissioner West also pointed
out, is much less than for operating the
present form of steam engine. While
for an hour it uses about Ave gallons
OF gasoline, and that costs about IS
cents. To operate a steam horse-drawn
engine an hour at fire a ton Of coal is
used, and it costs the District $3.50.
Favorable to Adoption.
After considering these facts and wit
Messing the demonstration this morning.
Commissioner West declared that all the
arguments point to the adoption OF motor
fire apparatus. The District appropri-
alton act provides $500 for the pur-
chase of a new fire engine, and Com
Evening star., 1909-09-04
GOING TO CAPE COD,
Dredge Gen. Mackenzie Finishes
Work Near Fredericksburg.

The big hydraulic dredge Gen. Macken-
Zie, which for several weeks past has
been employed under government con-
tract in deepening the water in the Rap
pahannock river below Fredericksburg,
has completed its contract and is on its
way to Norfolk, In tow of the tugs NJ.
NJ. Davis and James o. Carter of the
Carter fleet of this city. The Mackenzie
is to receive general overhauling at
Norfolk, and as soon as the work is COM
pleted it will sail for Cape Cod to take
up work on the new Cape Cod canal now
in process of construction by smaller
dredges. The tug ]. o. Carter, which has
been acting as tender to the dredge
since it began work on the Rappahan-
mock. will remain with 1t until 1t is ready
to sail for the north. and will then re-
turn to this city to take up general tow
ing work on the Potomac
Evening star., 1909-09-04
BARGEs ON THEIR WAY HERE
They Will Load Coal at This City
for New England.

The tug Piedmont of the fleet of the
Consolidation Coal Company is on it's
way down the coast from Boston with a
tow of light barges for this city and Bal
timore to load coal for New England
points. Barge No. 10 is to come here
and it is thought that it will be at Point
Lookout, ready to be brought to this city
tonight or tomorrow. AS soon as the boat
reaches this city it will go under the coal
chutes at the Georgetown piers of the
Consolidation Coal Company and will take
aboard about 1000 tons of the fuel. While
some little of the many thousand tons of
coal shipped from this city this season
to the towns on the coast of New Eng
land has been moved in coasting schoon-
ers, by far the greater part of the fuel
has been carried from this city to Boston,
Portland and other points by the big
barges of the coal company. Many more
tons remain to be shipped from this city
before the season ends.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued t
the following:
Charles NJ. Putnam and Mary Shryock
Joseph V. Ashford and Mary Munro.
John E. Bramble and Sallie E. Robin
son, both of Baltimore. Nd.
Nathan B. Frank and Leona Young.
Corbett Clements and Sallie p. Ogden
both of Amherst Court House, va:
AshyiIle L. Archambault and Willie K
Moody. both of Roanoke. Va.
Nelson G. Miller and Elizabeth NJ
Beall.
James H. Jackson and Mary E. Craw.
ford.
Harry F. Montgomery and Pauline M
Van Horn.
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FUNERAL OF DIR. BALL.
Services Will Be Held at Family
Home Monday Morninr

Funeral services for DR.. Charles Albert
Ball, who died yesterday after an ill
ness of two years, will be held Monday
morning at IL o'clock, at the family home,
233 G street northwest. Rev. DR. Walter
G. Mcneil, pastor of the Wesley Chapel
Methodist Episcopal Church. will officiate
The interment will be at Congressional
cemetery. The funeral services will be
conducted under the auspices of the
Evening star., 1909-09-04

Many peaches are now being shipped
from points along the Washington coun-
ty, Md, branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. the average being about
five carloads daily. These peaches go
mostly to Washington. Baltimore, Phila-
delphia and New York, with an occa-
sional carload to the Pittsburg market.
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Masonic fraternity. The pallbearers will
be selected from Dawson Lodge, No. 16,
Eureka Chapter. No. 4, and De Molay
Commandery, of which bodies DR.. Ball
was a member.
DR.. Ball was born in Alexandria coun-
ty, Va. in 1851, but lived in this city
since he was three years old. His father
was Robert Ball. for many years warden
of the District Jail. DR.. Ball was a
member of a distinguished family, and
was a descendant of Mary Ball Washing
ton, mother of George Washington.
After graduating from the Central High
School, DIR. Ball attended the medical
school of Columbian University and re-
ceived the degree OF NJ. d. in 1878 He
had been practicing medicine in this city
for thirty years.
DR.. Ball leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mary
f. Huyatt. Miss Clark F.. Ball and Miss
Florence Ball. all of whom lived with
their brother on G street.
Evening star., 1909-09-04

In the past few days chickens to the
number of over 800 have been stolen
from farmers in Leitersburg district.
Washington county, Md. The latest VIC
tim Is Frank Shoemaker, a farmer living
two miles northeast of Leitersburg.
whose hennery was relieved Of thirty-f1ve
young chickens ready for market.
Evening star., 1909-09-04
SHORT WEIGHT ICE SALES.
Charges Against Drivey and Helper
of American Wagon.

The arrest of Richard Hale and Ray
mond Suthard, driver and helper for the
American Ice Company. on charge or
selling and delivering short-weight Ice at
the Department of Agriculture yesterday,
was reported to The Commissioners yes
terday afternoon by the sealer OF weights
and measures, w. c. Haskell.
The defendants were required to put up
$40 collateral each for their appearance In
the Police Court today.
Three bureaus Of the Agriculture De-
nsrtment. Sealer Haskell reported, pur-
chased 1880 pounds Of ice. The amount
delivered to them was 253 pounds short,
he asserts.
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Potomac Park Courses.

The other two possible courses are
around the Potomac Park and from the
Potomac Park across the river into Vir-
ginia. If the aviators do not mind cross
ing and recrossns the river there is no
reason why abundant space could not be
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for an observance and many places
will no doubt respond. Roswell is OBJ
serving it in various ways, the chief
observance being in the city schools.
Telegraphic instructions authorized
the close Of the Government land Of
flee to outside business today. The
posi- office was closed except at the
Sunday hour, nine to ten a. m. The
banks were closed all day. Many bu-
siness houses and residences were
decorated with flags.
was planned by Col. A. E. Page and
others, to be carried out at the court
house square. This was in the form
of a patriotic program, with appro-
pirate music, speeches, etc. A drill
by the cadets of the Military Institute
and music by the Institute band form
ed a part Of b ceremonial.
The High School had its celebra-
ton this morning, giving a program
OF recitations, orations and music.
The other departments of b schools
celebrated In a Simi1ar names this
afternoon. In h schools b three
great Americans whose birth occurred
in this month, Washington, Longfel-
low and Lincoln, rel all remembered
today, b three being combined IN
the observance. The Flag Day fea-
ture added to the interest.
The Mothers Club began their en-
| tertainment at Central school and 1t
continues through luncheon at six to
nine tonight.
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-ROSWELI-
Trade Directory.

POS, Expert tuner, Is
years experience in Europe and Am
erica. Reference, Jesse French.
Baldwin, Chickering Bros. and Kim
ball factories-420 N. Richardson
Ave phone s22.
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LINCOLN CENTENNIAL
WAS OBSERVED HERE.

One hundred years ago today &C.
Cured the birth of Abraham Lincoln
and the centennial is being observed
in a great many parts of b United
States, a majority having declared it
q holiday. In New Mexico Governor
Curry issned a p~roclamatdon, ASKING
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]. P. White, e. A. Cahoon, j. p.
Church and J. F. Hinkle are expected
home tomorrow from their trip to Pa
mama, a letter from Mr.. White having
been received today announcing their
coming.
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Miss Sudie Davisssn, who has been
attending Kidd-Key College at Sher-
man, Texas returned to her home in
Hagernan last night, having given up
her work In school for the present.
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Hardware Stores.

tOSWHLL HARDWARE CO.-W1ols
sale and retail hardware. pipe,
pumps. gasoline engines. fencing
INDEPENDENT HARDWARE CO.
Wholesale and retail everytnilg II
hardware, ti1ware, water supply
goods, buggdes. wagons. implements
and plumbing.
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R. A. Croxton arrived last nigh
from the north on a visit for the Am
erican Tobacco Company.
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P. o. Poulson returned to Hagermal
this morning after a business visit O
two days in Roswell.
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w. P. Littleield came down from
Kenna last night for a visit with hi'
family.
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M. and Mrs. John /. Hinkle return
ed last night from Mineral Wells,
where they nave been for Mrs. Hin
kle's health. They went through TO
Etheir home in Hagerman-
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Two high grade visible t~ypewriterS
about your own price for quick sale.
4O7 S. Kentucky. 96t2"-
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Association.

The Cemetery Association will meet
Saturday at 8 O'Clock with Mrs. E. H.
Williams. 1t is requested that as ma
nv he present as possible. 95t2.
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You had better read our add. OF spet
ial bargains in our regular space
Roswell Title & Trust Co.. 95tf
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Real Estate.

chodce selection Of beth city and
farm property at good figures .
buyer. Also money to loan. Miss
Nell R Moore.
4. c. WILSON, Real estate. farms.
ranches, city property. Once sos
N. Main St Address Box ZOE Res
well, N. NJ.
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night after spending two days in Rol
we'll.
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James w. Stockard returned last
night from a business "trip to Here
ford, Texas.
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Otto Nelson returned to Artesis
last night after spending two day
here at the water users meeting.
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MT. and Mrs. Ed Mundy left thii
morning on their return to their home
at Hernandez lake after a visit writ
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Gist.
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]. D. Bell made a business trip I
Kenna today.
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DR.. Baughman of Artesia is attend
ing the meeting of the Water Users
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A Bargain!

We offer for Four Days only a
beautiful suburban home, one and
one-fourth miles from the Court
House, six acres of ground, arte-
sian water. New Broom house,
bath. all modern conveniences, for
$3.50 LESS than ever before offer
ed. This property is in a very
desirable location, where property
is rapidly advancing in values. II
at all interested let us show you.
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H. T. Elrick returned to Dexter La:
night after a business visit here.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT:-16 acres of ground sui
table for garden, plenty OF water
Inquire of L. E.. Thompson, one mile
East ON End street. 94t4-
FOR RENT:-Five room house, cow
~eniently located, with modern i'm
provementS.- The TuIner+Davis
Land Company. 94t3".
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Grain, Fuel & Hide Dealers.
ROSWELL WOOL & HIDE CO.-Let
Us furnish you with your Grain, Coal
n wood, we buy hides. phone 30
ROSWELL TRADING CO. Coal,
Hay. and Grain. Always the best
Bast Second st., Phone Leg.
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A. Dunn left this morning on a bu'
siness trip to st. Louis.
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Ready.tO. wear Apparel.

MORRISON BROS. STORA.-
Outitters In ready to wear apparel
for men, women and children. Nil
linery q specially.
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Lumber Yards.

PECOS VALLEY LUMBER CO.
Lumber. shingles, doors. lime. CO
ment. paints. varnish and glass.
ROSWELL LUMBER CO. Oldest
lumber yard In Roswell. See u for
all kinds of building materials and
paint.
Give us your orders for Pecos White
Sand.
KEMP LUMBER co.