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WANTS PIERS EXTENDED.
]. Pierpont Morgan Confers With
Secretary Dickinson,

J. Pierpont Morgan called at the War
Department today to see Secretary Dick
inson. who had just returned to the city,
and the two were In conference for half
an hour Mr.. Morgan's object was to
secure the consent of the War Depart
ment to the extension of the pier lines
on both sides of the Hudson river at New
York. In order to accommodate the giant
steamships of the White Star and Cunard
lines, which are now under construction.
He pointed out that owing to their great
length-nearly thousand feet-these
great ocean carriers could not find ac-
commodations between the existing piers,
and If 1t were attempted SO much of
their hulls would project into the streard
as to endanger the safety of the ships
and to prevent their being unloaded.
Secretary Dickinson listened with inter-
est to Mr.. Morgans statement and then
suggested that the application be made in
a more formal way and In writing This
would be referred to Gen. Bixby, chief
Of engineers. who is the official charged
with the determination of the question
as TO whether or not the extension of
such pier lines would constitute an un-
due obstruction to navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
HALT IN EMBASSY PLANS.
Construction Of Building Here by
German Government Is Delayed.

The actual work of construction Of
the proposed new German embassy build
ing here will be deferred, 1t is said. ow-
ing to the delay at Berlin in making the
necessary appropriation. The German
reichstag has already expended money
for the preliminary plans, but it is feared
by those interested in the construction
Of the edifice, which is designed to be a
splendid testimonial to the greatness of
the kaisers domain. that the work on the
building will not begin until 1912.
A large tract Of high ground on the
north side Of 8 street, between 23d street
and Phelps place. was purchased for
building purposes several months ago.
The site has q frontage of 301 feet on 8
street, and it's depth is 195 feet. The pro-
posed new building will occupy the crown
of high hill overlooking the city. It
will be Immediately across the street
from the new French embassy.
At the German embassy on Massachu-
sets avenue it was stated there is no
official information as to the time when
the work on the new building will be
commenced. It was also stated that the
only steps taken recently in the matter
was the acceptance of the plans and de-
sign for the building.
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FLEET IN THE PACIFIC.
Needed There After Canal Is Finish.
ed. Saws Admiral Dewey.

Admiral George Dewey has expressed
the opinion that the United States will
need a battleship fleet in the Pacific. as
we'll as in the Atlantic ocean, after the
Panama canal has been opened to the
commerce of the world. He said he did
not anticipate any change in the two
battleships-a-year building program under
a democratic House of Representatives.
He holds from forty to fifty battleships
is the ultimate standard of the American
navy.
lone cannot help but. become enthused
over the splendid work done on the Pan
anna canal as 1t is gradually nearing COM
pletion.'' said the admiral 81 was espe-
cially gratified to see the statement that
the canal will be opened year ahead
of scheduled time. Aside from other adj
vantages, the one great and immediate
benefit of the Panama canal will be it's
material strengthening of our navy. 1t
will open to our ships the barred door
separating the Atlantic from the Pacific,
and l hope myself to be present at the
magnificent spectacle of seeing the first
fleet Of American battleships go through"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
JOHN T. vARNELL DEAD.
One of Pioneer Business Men Of the
National CAPITAL.

John T. Varnel, resident OF wash
ington for nearly seventy-f1ve years, died
yesterday at his residence. 1901 10th
street northwest, after an illness lasting
five years.
Mr.. VarneIl was born in this city Sep
TENDER 10, 1886. He resided all his life
in Washington, and was one OF the pio-
neer meat and provision men Of the Gen.
ter Market. His son, T. O. Varnell sue
ceeded him in business. He was also one
Of the organizers and first stockholders
OF the old Traders National Bank Of
this city. and was closely associated with
the Industrial and financial life of the
city when in vigorous lfe. He retired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
GAS LIGHTS IN DISTRICT
SUBJECT Of CRITICISM
Pjney Branch Association Disc
cusses Privileges of
Corporations.

The gas lighting of the District was the
subject of criticism at a meeting of the
Piney Branch Citizens Association in the
Iowa Avenue Methodist Church last
night ]. c. s: Burger member of the
railways and public service corporations
committee, led the attack.
E. s. Clarkson, who was delegated at a
previous meeting to act on the joint COM
mittee Of representatives from all citi-
zens' associations to confer with Presi-
dent Taft in regard to the privileges and
prerogatives of the public service cor
porations, reported that the committee
had been cordially received and had left
the audience convinced Of the President 5
interest in the matter.
Thomas Grant and E. 9. Clarkson were
appointed delegates to the Federation of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
Citizens Associations of the District.
which organization the Pfney Branch

Citizens Associations of the District.
which organization the Piney Branch
Association recently Joined.
A movement, Of which August Donath.
chairman of the committee on schools,
was the originator, was started to obtain
q public school building at or near 18th
and Farragut streets.
Standing Committees Appointed.
The standing committees for the ensu-
ing wear were announced as follows:
Membership. j. Farley. chairman;
Joseph F. Beck. John r. Ergood, F. A.
Berger and E. w. Healy.
Railways and public service corpora
tions-Edwin s. Garrison. chairman;
Thomas Grant, Eugene E. Thompson. ].
G.. S. Burger and A. L. Evans.
Press-C. G. Morgan, chairman; Au-
gust Donath. l. ]. Farley. Thomas Grant
and Edward Richard.
Streets. sidewalks and lights-Dr. S. A.
Knapp chairman; John II. Berg, G.
Meredith Winship. A. S. Rich and H. H.
Sewers and water-John r. Ergood.
chairman: B. D. Thompson. G. NJ. d.
Brown, w. o. Won Briesen, Louis H.
West.
Fire and police protection-C. P. Nc
Curdy, chairman; William Jewell. Charles
w. Tucker, j. M. Lowe, Charles r.
Acknowledgements Donath. chairman: J..
A. Chamberlain. DR.. George w. Stiles,
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aDOut I'VE yeaTS ago, aItet suner1ng q
paralytic stroke.
Mr.. Varnell is survived by a widow.
Mrs. Sarah Varnell, who was Maryland
girl at the time OF her marriage. He
also leaves three ohildren-Mrs. Geor-
geanna Kengla of this city and Mrs. Will
liam Zeh of Chicago and T. o. Varnell-
and sister. Mrs. William III. Dyer OF
this city.
The funeral services will be hell
Thursday at st. Paul's Catholic Church.
18th and V streets northwest, of which
the deceased was a member. Further
arrangements for the funeral are defer
red until the arrival of his daughter,
Mrs. Zeh, from Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
Gen. Miles in Court.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles, u. s. A, retired,
appeared in Circuit Court No. today
for the trial of his suit for 81 .O00 dam
ages against the Capital Traction Com
pany for injuries occurring to a horse and
carriage of the officer in a collision It
18th and NJ streets in March, 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
BANQUET OF FAREWELL
FOR FIELD SECRETARY
Successful C. E. Campaign in
the District Comes to
a Close.

A farewell banquet and reception in the
parlors of Calvary Baptist Church last
night brought to close the three-week
campaign of Interstate Christian En-
deavor Field Secretary Karl Lehman.
E. p Gates, president Of the District of
Columbia union, acted as POSTMASTER
and called upon Rev. DR.. s. H. Greene,
pastor of Calvary Church, for the adj
dress Of welcome.
Other prominent members Of the Dis
trict societies followed with short talks.
They were: Miss Rosa P. Mertz. president
of the Calvary Church Christian En-
deavor Society: D. c. Davis. vice presi-
dent of the District union; Horace NJ.
Gilman. secretary of the District union;
Rexford l.. Holmes, superintendent Of the
extension department; P. s. Druary and
w. e. Braithwaite of the musical de-
partment; Z. E. Oney, Miss Fern Hos
kinS. Miss Agnes Suman, superintendent
Of the junior department.; Hermon c.
Metcalf. ]. NJ. Pickins, o. P. Kellar, Ed
ward Tarring. A. W. Starrett. Rev j. r.
Huddle, pastor OF st. Paurs Lutheran
Church.
Much Remains to Do.
Later the union was thanked by Mrs.
Lehman for the attention she and her
husband have been shown since they ar
rived in the city. She was followed by
the field secretary. who spoke on 'Our
Work in Washington" declaring that
much good has been accomplished, but
that much more remains to do.
He urged the District union officers to
greater effort and declared that the eff
fort should continue all along the line.
and especial work should be done in the
organization of new societies.
Award Of Diplomas.
Diplomas were distributed to sixty
nine graduates Of the School Of Meth
The list included Vesta M. Tucker.
Lucy A Bast. Fern Hoskins. Estelle
Eaton, John A. Davis. Alice Rideout,
Miss A. G. Began. Frank M. Stephen.
Laura A. Skinner. Anna M. Lynch.
Clarence J. spiker. Frank r. Long. Har-
ry P. WEIGH, Daisy Reeves, E. P. Gates,
Herbert c. George, Rose M. Bright,
Horace M. Gilman, Leah E. Elwood.
Celestine B. Hodges. Anna J. Lillard,
Emma B. Hall, Lauretta NJ. Zutler.
Perry Michaels. Eli c. Trumbower. jr.:
Parmelee Fairchild Drury. Elsie Doug
lass Lord. A: w. starratt, Ethel Q.
Ayres. Amy w. Little, Charles B. Ling
anfelter, Herbert r. Smith. S. Dorothea
Hawley, Louise f. Roberts, Viola +.
Reece, Alton G. Grinell, Myrtle L. Scho-
field, Katherine Sunny, Jane G. Pid-
geon. Bertha Frances Den, Ardell Payne.
d. c. Davis, Virginia La Four Ray
mond, Ruth de la Montague. Ella D. Fall
coner Clarence NJ. Ashbaugh. Rose
Mertz, Virginia f. Grayson. Owen P.
Kellar, Lydia o. Summan. c. Virginia
Mayfield. Birdie B. Hill, Eunce F. Hart
ley, Bruce Cleveland, Grace Rosen-
baum, Grace Adams. Rexford Louie
Holmes. Eva Hurd. Helen S. Ellis, Ger
trude B. Cottle, A. r. Mechem, William
H. Kaufman, Harry j. Walther, w. E.
Braithwaite and Ruth Rebecca De
Lauder
The field secretary and Mrs Lehman
plan to leave Washington this evening
for Indiana, where they will begin a
Christian Endeavor campaign Thanks
giving.
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small size. and especially for their small
feet and very tiny heads. Unfortunately,
no measurements are given. but now
that the existence of these animals has
been reported specimens will undoubted-
~ be measured and brought in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
John R. Berg. L. M. Tolman.

John r. Berg. L. M. Tolman.
Parks and parlSings-Frank f. Meloy,
chairman L. Q. Rosseau, T. I'll. Coates,
E.. w. Healy, J. w. Dayton.
Public health-Dr. George w. Stiles,
chairman: c. P. McCuINdy, Edwin s.
Cla-kson. Mr.. Rooksby, DR.. Thomas A.
Wilmington.
Mail facilities-Chas. r. Duehay, chair
man; John f. Robb, J. A. Chamberlain
J. c. s. Burger. e. B. Fletcher.
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Leaves His Estate to Mother.

The will of Cuvier Grover, dated Janu-
uary H. 1907, was filed today for probate.
His entire estate Is devised to his mother.
Mrs. Ella NJ. Grover. who is named al
executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22
Warm Slippers

For women, misses and
children; felt or leather
soles; several pretty AO~
colors. T>S
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LIE PASSED ON THE FLOOR
Resolution Giving President Power
in Matter Voted Down.
ARE UNIONIZED
More Than Fifty Matters Still to
Be Reported on at st. Louis
Convention.

ST. LOUIS, No., November 22-More
than fifty resolutions remained to be re-
ported to the annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor when to-
days session began. At yesterdays ses
sion sixty-three were disposed of by the
delegates. The action of the convention
in voting down the resolution which
would have given the president power to
call sympathy strikes brought forth the
bitterest discussion SO far INDUCED in.
The lie was passed on the floor and re-
suited in President Gompers leaving the
chair to address the convention. He said
he would resign his office before he
would order man to strike.
The question came up on the report of
the special committee, which was unfav
orable to the measure and an extended
debate followed. The delegates from state
and central bodies said that otter they
were unable to make strikes effective be-
cause Of lack Of authority over local
unions.
Does Not Want Authority.
President Gompers said he would not
want such authority vested in himself
as president Of the federation, neither
would he want it vested in anybody
else who might hold his position. He
declared such affairs should be left to
the international union which governed
the locals affected.
John Mitchells resolution, which rec
commended that laboring men use every
effort to promote the sale of Red Cross
Christmas seals. the proceeds to be used
to tight tuberculosis. was passed unani-
mously.
Another resolution, unanimously ADOPT
ed. rebuked railroad employees who petit
toned the interstate commerce commits
sion to permit railroads to increase their
freight rates. The resolution states that
If the railroads would squeeze the water
out of their stocks they would not need
higher rates to increase their revenue.
A resolution asking that Congress be
petftioned to enact a law for the pension
ing Of dependent workmen reaching the
age of sixty years was defeated.
For Tax on Oleomargarine.
Other resolutions adopted favored
two-cent tax on o1eomars ..rine and the
forty eight-hour law for postal clerks.
now before Congress. and protested
against the recent executive order pro-
hibitfng civil service employees from
petitioning the government for redress
on account Of grievances.
The convention Endorsed resolution
unionizing the "hoboes' Of the country
as members Of the migratory laborers'
White Rats" along with the Actors
Union Of America. The dues of the
members Of the Federation of Labor
were raised by the passage Of a resolu-
ton and a committee was named to de-
eide on the amount Of the increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22

differ remarkably from the ordinary ele-
plants Of Africa. They are notable for
their small tusks. those of an old, well
grown bull weighing only sixteen pounds
apiece. The animals are notable for their
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Dwarf Elephants to Uganda.
crest and Stream.

From Forest and Stream.
Capt. c. Graham OF the 4th Kings AZ
rican Rifles reports from Uganda a herd
of dwarf elephants which to him seem to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-22

Joseph Beckley, seventyfour years old,
q well known resident of Martinsburg, w.
Va, died Sunday.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-24

inspect the display at her residence.
50? Ban Juan avenue.
Cherries for sale. canned In glass
Jars. Telephone black s5i.-.iicdxcs.
Mayhem House Furnishing Co.. IN.
dcrsakers and embalmen. Phone
East ~. night phone Junta ~.
Gem" flour. best In the market.
Every sack guaranteed or money re.
funded. La Junta Milling Company
Don't bother your friends. but ssa
your bonds oe he National Surety
Company Of New York.-s. n. Mes.
delsoa. local agent.
Alealfa pastsrs Tor horses. a. Hot
bsoek saaeA; Dassty q Nv q NJ
dselas iae,snset weather: psses 4
~ 0oatA. rhsos ~ ~. naly Z
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-24
Budget of Local Advertisements
All advertising under this head Sc per line each week

Trade at tho Palace Drug Store.
wantcd--HorSes to pasture: :? per
month; plcnty Of water and shelter.
n. q. Dalton.
q. .. Thompson. undertaken and
smhalmcr. Day phone. JuntA !3s:
night phone. red 1851.
Clover cutter for poultry for sale: (:
Will cut either green or cured. fine
Of coarse. See Carl Thorn.
Money 70 loan on farm property
On short notice: 10 commission. See
Charles =. Helm. Room ,. Miller.
Hale Mock.
A elegant line Of Aand.pahted
eAina, syllable tDs holiday sl4ss. ~
~ bssa rscstvs1 ~ Mr.. =. y.
oDo11lnG, - - M - D1eese1 =
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-24
Tom Aoffrnire and Governors CARPET

II there are any Puebloans who
need an expert on the beauties OF a
new carpet and on Just what kind of
carpet will match an alabasttr wall.
they should call up Tom Hoffmire.
Mr.. Hoffmire was In Denver last
Tuesday trying TO keep Pueblo cit
ixen from going back to Ohio He
went to the governors office thirty
minutes ahead OF the appointed time
and sat down TO prepare hts case.
Governor Shafroih's outer office
needs a new carpet and there vas y
carpet man with carload of sam
plies trying to get the governor to
pick out some carpet fer that Of.
flee.
How do you Ike that, Tom"
said Shafro,h. AS ho kicked roll OF
against Hoffmire's chair. The wall
was as green AS Christmas tree
freshly cut.
Pretty good" said iioffmire ~
he kicked the roll back al he gov.
crnor.
WIN green match these walis?"
the governor came back al him.
And Hoffmire looked up from his pa
pers and gaxed intently at the baby
blue finish which adorns the Vaiis.
Il am not an artist came back
tn. Pueblo attorney.
WIN green 20 With blucl' the
governor asked
We'll" sald Hoffmire. Il saw you
with n green necktic the day you
were nominated. and you ccrtainly
looked pretty blue for about two
hours that day. and those colors
seemed TO match" WAS the answcr
the Pueblo visitor handed Ills ex.
ccliency.
within fifteen minutes there we're
all shapes. sizes and colors of car.
pets scattered around that room and
exactly t~cnty.ohe people. Including
the man Hoffmirc. were esamlping
them. trying to select shade that
would match the wall. The Governor.
two Pueblo detectives. IN. prisoase,
Hoffmire. the employees OF the xover.
nor'a office. the beard Of capitol man
aEcrz. State Treasurer Galligan. two
reporters. the carpet salcamau ard
the governors two s,enogrspAess
were all walking up and down thas
room discussing the artistic effect q
= piece of carpet ~ compared 70
the blue wall. the mahogany Aeohs
and the governors complexion.
When the time for the extrsdtsleu
hearing had arrived. no dcicrminst ~
had been made. and the xovernoe ~
marked that Il was ~ hard to ptes
. carpst - Il WAS to pick a. -
psoye. and he finally decided Z ~
Secretary Malone Do the p.ck,ae, ~
any rate. Hoffmirc selected the G;eoet
the rspostsrs and the s,cnoxreonouu
thought was the psssties,. spA ~
savss bin the rsputation that onnD1
- ueel ~ The fAir oaes Of puoooD
= eseectin0 . easpet eoe the y
e>nH 01m mnnnNh AhnAs hs~A>. As zx1fa
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-24
That Joy Ride and
Other Contest News
from now until the close is at the
disposal OF the contestants.

from now until the close is at the
disposal OF the contestants.
Another special Offer.
The Tribune management realizes
that contestants have been obliged to
put forth extra exertion because Of
the postponement and desires to re-
compense them for their work In a
most substantial manner. Therefore,
announcement Is made that another
special prize will be made for the
last week OF the contest. We are
not prepared to announce the nature
Of this prize In the current issue. but
will do so next week Rest assured.
however, that IL will be something
worth while.
A Word Personal.
Now. girls. for the last lap OF the
journey. The manager desires to make
this the most memorable contest ever
held In southeastern Colorado. and in
order TO do this the wind.up and
finish must be Of whirlwind ma
ture. Let's grow more enthusiastic
over the matter; let's go after the
prospective subscriber In an impell-
ing manner. and then let's close up
the cont, st In blaze OF glorious ac-
tiyity. Read this list OF exception
al prizes. and you will realize they
are all worthy your best effort. First
of all Is the piano. prize which
come. The stx-piece parior set is a
worthy second prize. while that bril-
liant diamond ring will amply re-
ward the lady holding third place.
The fourth prize is also a parlor set.
and while II does not contain as
many pieces as the second prize. yet
It's quality OF workmanship and
finish are OF such order that 1t will
add grace and beauty TO any parlor.
AS fourth prize We offer Quick
Meal range of exceptional worth. This
premium may not appeal TO some OF
the young ladies. but. girls. II will
keep. and you should think of the
future. Then the sixth and seventh
prizes. a set OF lady's furs and
lady's suit These are last ON the
list, but these who have examined
them can testify as TO their quality.
Remember the Joy ride next Tues
day. the special prize for the last
week. and finally the glorious finish
OF the contest Saturday evening. Jan
uary 18th. It's the ladies finishing
strong who will be- returned the win
ners.
The standing of the candidates up
to Thursday evening is shown as fol.
lows:
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-24
EIks' Merry Christmas ~ ksS..

Sunday afternoon tthe better the
day the better the deedp. commenc-
Ing promptly at ? O'Clock. La Jun,a
Lodge No. 70l. Best People on Earth.
will give their annual Christmas en-
tertainment at Elkx' hxll. All the
children OF La Junta are invited and
expected to be present. There will
be musical program and 4 presen,
for every child In attendance.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-24
kan..ns and esno.y'v.ni.n. a..oion

The reunion OF kansans and Penn.
sylvanians Of Otero county for this
year will prot ably excel anything of
the kind ever held In Rocky Ford.
The date is December 81. lSi0-the
last day Of the old year.
In the first place there will b. an
old.fashioned basket dinner. Every.
body Is expected to bring plenty of
everything that is good to eat. Then
the program liz to be the best ever as
win be shown by the following
Music =. .. .. 81. =. Orchestra
Invocation =. =. =. e. Rev. Beaver
Song. America e. e.. =. Audience
Welcome Address O.. e. Chairman
Music e.. :. .. =. =. E. Orchestra
Dinner IL to 1880.
Short talks by representatives from
La Junta. Swink. Manzanoix, Fog-
Ter. Ordway. Olney. Sugar City and
Cheraw.
Music Orchestra
Paper Mrs. Fulmer
Recitation e.. e.. =. e.. :. Ruth Hall
Address =. q. q. =. e. w. B. Goblin
Recitation q. e.. e.. Mrs. J. u. Ryan
Music Orchestra
Short talk ly Mrs. William Green
and Mrs. o. J. Baxter
Address by A. c. Sloan and Paul NJ.
North.
Music Orch.sLrd
Recitation O.. .. D. Mrs. o. c. Frantz
Addresses by 4. C. Glenn. J. NJ. Bow.
man. Rev. Beaver. II. n. Minor.
Rev. orion, Rev. Stamp. Rev. Col.
lins.
Reading by Miss Richenbaugh and
William Green
Election OF officers
Music OrcheSifa
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-24
~
Baptist Church.

Corner Santa Fe avenue and Ninth
street.
Sunday school at ~ a IN.
Preaching at ii a. IN. Subject.
Christmas and the Child
B. Y. +. L. at $50 p. IN.
Preaching at 1880 p. IN. Subjec,.
Christmas Meditation"
Following is the musical program
for the evening service:
Solo. selected :. =. =. Miss McNeen
Duet-Mrs. Blevins, Mrs. Broomfield
Light at Eyentime =. e.. =. Jerome
Solo :. -. =. Miss Martha Phillips
Duet =. =. E. The Misses McNeen
W. T. DAVIS. Pastor.