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The Washington times., 1912-06-05
I. FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

bCute little white ratine hats, with a
rolling brtm, and q round sectional
--crown. made very much in the style Of
the cloth hats worn by youths, are being
soffered in an r street department store
sSter $3.50 The beauty OF these hats Is
that they will stand a trip to the tub
and come back looking as clean and
neat as ever. They are light, and much
more dressy looking than the cheaper
and more ordinary, canvas hats, which
siftn past seasons.
III An F street department store between
STenth and Eleventh, has. a special sale
tIpf uncommon jeweiry. In the collection
&of articles that are being offered at 80
Hcents and 81 dollar are to be found little
Wsterling silver chains with pendants; art
Mnouycau lavalliers; shirt waist pins In
sets q three, in enamel gold ,,narssh and 81,
rings to be worn on the little finger.
--.e-
The shopper strolled into a @ street
&wonan's Quitting store, near the cor
her Of Eleventh street. this morning just
In time to see the new line of one-piece
,sun,mer dresses which this Arm is offer:
Ing at the extremely reasonable price or
SR.s5. These exceptional little frocks
swhave the new rolling sailor collar OF
Emacrame lace and are made on the
&high-waist model of shrunken linen. At
dresses daintily trimmed with ratine, in
y, light colors, which material Is used for
ar the collars and turred-back ours.
Smart suits of white pique made In the
" Norfolk style, with patent leather belt,
!, are for sale in this store for $7.95. The
sssnew summer wrap, known as the
''.throw-over.' made of black satin and
lined with satin in any color ones fancy
may choose, are $50. The market Is
flooded with long summer coats, which
are offered at or about this same price.
but the material style. and workman
Nship,t embodied in these coats make
them exceptional bargains
.asked for linen or madras tailor-made
e.asked for Iihen or madras tairor-made
Shirt waists when a silk shirt is to be
found for $3.50 A little shop In r
fstrcet, which caters exclusively to wom-
Wan, is offering an unusual bargain this
week. These waists have soft turn
back cuffs, soft collars, patch pockets,
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MANY ANXIOUS TO
MARRY YOUNG ASTOR
Hundreds of Offers Already Re-
ceived BY Son of Titanic
Hero.

NEW YORK, June 5.-Vincent Astor
who when he becomes of age next No
vember will be the master of an estate
of possibly 500 100000, has been the sub
ject OF a great solicitude to several
thousand correspondents. Letters by
the bushel have poured in upon him.
The epistolary efforts have ranged
from scarlet-hued missives Of passion to
sober effusions of advice as to the best
manner of spending his money.
Almost all the letters from women
told of suddenly conceived love for the
young man. of course wholly apart
from any money he has Or expects to
get. Some were struck by his face or
manly figure: others by his manner and
character as described In the news
DaDers.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05

Brownie and Stripes. They had been
watching the Robins and saw Mrs. Rob
In shivcT with the cold
E"I wish she would freeze" said
Stripes These Robins always hnd all
the big worms and take all the nice
places to build their nests, too"
."I do not think that is very nice
thing TO say replied Brownie. You
are here all the year and can have your
choice Of places to build. and, as for
the big worms, l have seen three or
four sparrows pick on one Robin and
take q worm away that the robin bad
found There Is room for all Of us. Why
not treat them kindly?"
You can II you want to-" replied
Stripes. but do not care to Know
them"
Stripes few or and Brownie waited a
minute, and than few over to the trGe
where Mr. and Mrs Robin were sitting;
You came early this spring, didn't
your" he inquired.
Yes, and we find II much colder tina n
we thought II would be-" replied Mr.
Robin, but we wanted to find nice
place to bui.d. and I am sure the sun
will be shining tomorrow" :.
'If could only get warm once more,
said Mrs Robin, "I should be glad"
"If you will come over to the tire!
where my nest is.'' said Brownie. Il
am sure you will find it warmer than
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Croker Wants to
; Adopt Diving Venus

NEW YORK, June "a special cable
from London to the New York Ameri-
can says Richard Croker wants to adopt
So Annette Kellerman the diving Venus"
as his daughter.
-. That amphibious young woman, over
vsAhose grace and lovely curves London
has gone half mad, so admitted last
night.
But I refuse to say whether 1 will
accept his offer" she added.
Miss Kellerman and Mr. Croker sailed
from New York on the same steamer a
akew weeks ago.
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Count Won BernstorH Is
Host to Prince Chris
tian and Party.

Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador, entertained a company OF
100 at breakfast at Rauscher's today in
compliment to Prince Christian Won
Hessen-P n-Philippsthal- al-Barchfeld, and the
other officers of the visiting German
squadron, now paying an official visit
- Washington. The guests we're seated
at small tables prettily decorated with
quantities of spring flowers and an or
chestra played throughout the luncheon.
The distinguished guests OF honor
were Prince Christian, Rear Admiral
Won Rebeur Paschwipz, Captain Prent-
eel, Capt. Mann Elder Tiechler, Captain
Seebohn, Capt. B. Krosigk, Captain
Klappenbach, Captain Kirchner, Cap
tain Schumacher, Captain Schairs-
schmidt, Captain Duns, Captain Gront,
Lieutenant Kalster. Lieutenant Andler,
Lieutenant Schickhardt. Lieutenant Mid
dendorf, Chief Engineer Knoke. Chief
Engineer Tolmitt. Chief Engineer CRUDE,
and Surgeon Auer.
In the company asked to meet them
were the Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs. Meyer and the Misses Meyer; the
Assistant Secretary Of War and Mrs
oliver. Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas
penezeula and Mrs. Reynolds Hit, the
Chief of Staff of the Army and Mrs
Leonard Wood. Colonel and Mrs.
Spencer Cosby, U; $. A.; Mr.; and Mrs
Gaff, Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mclean
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Townsend. Miss
Yvonne Townsend. Mr.. and Mrs Wood
bury Blair, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Nc
Clintock. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace West
colt. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Legare, Mr..
Robert Roosevelt. Nine. Hauge. Mrs.
Richard Townsend, Mrs Frank Ellis,
Mrs e. r. Thomas, Mrs. Henry c. Cor
bin. the Misses Patten. Miss Mabel
Boardman, Mrs Joseph Letter Mrs,
George Howard. Miss Maude we.more,
Miss Jean Oliver Miss Harriet wads-
worth. Miss Laura Merriam. Miss
Gladys Hinckley. Miss Emily Beatty,
Miss Dorothy Williams. Miss Miriam
Crosby. Miss Marie Stevens, Mise Jean
Dorothy Taylor. Miss Marion Wise.
Miss Henrietta Fitch. the Misses Whit
ing, Miss Mary McCauley, Miss Caryl
Crawford. Miss Marjorie Smith. Miss
dred Greble. Miss McClintock. Miss An
derson, Rear Admiral Aaron Ward. U.
8. N: Lieut. Roger williams, U. s. NJ;
+Sono. Lieut. Leigh R6Ss.rs Moyes T. 8 n a. fst Gspt
GGm ds, PsTd eem " EoOte f srsneIi ssIsrsi Z J. n n
Captain Rogers, U. S, N; Captain Lit
tie. L. S. NJ. c.: Major Charles L. Nc
Cawley.. L. s. NJ. c.; Commander Belk-
nap. u. s. N; Gist Blair. John K.
staptfer: and Regginald schr9sder; tsd ,.s,,,r.
German squadron will call on the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft at the White. House
this afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. and this
evening the President will entertain the
officers at dinner. asking a company OF
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Five Examinations
Being Held Today

Five examinations for candidates for
appointment in the Government service
are being held by the Civil Service Com
mission today The first of these was
for young dentists ambitious for prac-
tice. The most successful men in this
examination will be certified for ap-
pointment as dental interne at the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane.
The second examination for photoG-
raphers for employment in the Burea u
of Mines; the third for junior physicists
In the Bureau of Mines, the fourth for
an agriculture propagation in the Philip
pines, and the NTH for scientific assist
ant In farm management under the De-
partment Of Agriculture
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
To-day Is Anniversary
Of Atlanta Surrender

On June 5, 1775, the first liberty pole
was erected in Georgia by Savannah
patriots. Six years later a British force
'peuFrendered Atlanta to the Americans,
Abe ,capitulation following a protracted
n Siege. This is the anniversary of the
ISompleton. In 1916. of the telegraph line
s3hetween Baltimore and Philadelphia
Two years later the first State legisla-
ture OF Wisconsin met
In 1854 the Chicago and Rock Island
railroad was completed to Chicago
Thirty-six years ago today the first ses-
Rion OF the supreme court OF Canada
was held. On June 8. 1900. Pretoria sur
rendered TO LORD Roberts,
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FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S. Stories !,
THE ROBINS.

Ma r. AND MRS. ROBIN came up
mn early from the South to look
N for home. II was nice and
d warm when they arrived, but
during the night II grew cold, and they
wished they were back In the sunny
South ..--I.r II, - 'E'
".Oh, dear" sighed Mrs. Robin. "I
wish | were back where the sun is shin
Ing, ! told you II was too early to start.
] feel sure shall take cold and die"
oh. mo- you won't, my dear" said
Mr.. Robin. sitting close beside her and
trying to shelter her with his wing.
This weather will not last. and II we
had waited all the nice places to build
would have been taken. Cheer UP, my
son when we have the incest home of
any"
In tree right across from where the
Robins were sitting were two sparrows,
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Architects Deplore
Death of Burnham

The Washington Architectural Club at
a meeting last night passed resolutions
deplnring the death of Daniel H. Burn
ham. of Chicago. who made the plans
for the Union Station. Burnham died
in Heidelberg, Germany, last Saturday.
The resolutions are as follows:
Whereas. in the death of David II.
Burnham the country at large and the
city Of Washington in particular, has
suffered great lass: Therefore
BE 1t resolved. That this club does
hereby express Its sense Of loss and its
great appreciation OF the genius and
wonderful executive qualities Of the, de-
ceased, which made possible the archi-
tectural triumph of the Worlds Column
bia Exposition at Chicago, and went far
to the re-adoption of the original plan of
George Washington and Major rEnfant
for our city"
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Secretary and Mrs. Nagel
Return From Charleston.

The Secretary Of Commerce and La
bor and Mrs. Nagel. who spent the last
few days in Charleston, S. c., have re-
turned to Washington. Mrs. Nagel and
the, children will go to their summer
place at Marion. Mass, today and will
be Joined there the last of the week by
Mr. Nagel.
The Mexican ambassador. Senior Ca
lero, is leaving Washington today for
New York, where he will be the guest
of honor at a dinner tomorrow evening
given by the Mexican Society
=
Mrs. John Cropper will sail from New
York June Is for France, where she ex-
poets to establish her permanent re-
sdence
The Washington times., 1912-06-05

PERSPI-NO keeps the armspits Just az
fresh and dry as any other part OF the
body. You can wear any weight of
clothing. be in hot stuffy rooms, in .
warm theatre or dance-hal and never
over-perspire in the arm-pits. The colors
in a colored gown will never run. The
cloth will never fade, get stiff from per-
spiration and then rot and tear and ruin
your gown at the arm-pits. Nevermorei
No more rolling up Of dress shields like
ropes under the arms. PERSFI-NO ID
q delightful powder, absolutely safe for
everybody. and never harms any fabric.
It's a wonder. Try 1t once. and be con-
vinced. You apply 1t with pad, which
is packed with every box.
Satisfaction or money back.
PERSPI-NO is for sale at your drug
gist's 8 at 25c q box. or sent direct, on receipt
of price, by the Perspo Co.. Hl5 Lincoln
Ave-, Chicago. For sale and recommended
in Washington by Jas. oDonnsll. Peoples
Pharmacy, p. C. Affleck.
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With a CherrV.

They were, waiting for dinner and the
at the musicale, was Willing away the
time at the piano.
How would you like sonata before
dinner" she asked.
Hardly" returned the most. "I had
four of them on the way home."-Fun.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
LIEUTENANT BLOOMS
BROTHER IN TROUBLE
Arrested on Complaint of Fellow
u Soldier-Later Re-
.,.. leased.

lt Nineteen-year-ol Louis Bloom, cav
'talryman at Fort Myer. and brother to
Lieut.. Joseph I. Bloom. whose fight for
appointment to a lieutenancy was aided
by the prominent Hebrews of the coun-
try, Is in the limelight among his fellow
soldiers today.
Bloom was exonerated by the police
yesterday for soundly thrashing a fell
low-soldier whom, he declares, tnsulted
arrested, and both were later released.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
The Cusanis to Sail ior
Italy on F fourth Of
- July.

The italian Ambassador and Marchesa
Cusani and their young daughter. Donna
Beatrice Cusani, will sail from New
York, July4. en- route to their home In
Italy for the suslmer.
Augusta Rosso, attache Of the en-
bassy, left Washington yesterday for
New York, from where he expects to
sail on June Is for. Italy.
The Russian Ambassador and Nine.
Bakhmeteff will entertain informally at
dinner this. evening at the embassy in
X street.
Col. and Mrs. Robert Craig, U. s. A..
and family left Washington today for
their summer home, at Nantucket, to be
absent until october.
The Turkish embassy will be estap-
lished on the North Shore this week,
the Second Secretary and Nine. Ibrs-
In day or two.
Senior Don Algara, of the Mexican EN-
bassy, left Washington today for
fortnisht's trip to New York and Can
ada.
The Rev. Charles Wood and Mrs.
Wood will sail from New York June q.
to spend the summer abroad.
-.
Miss Clarabel Henderson
Bride of Norman Z. Brooke.
The marriage of Miss Clarabel Hspd.
erson, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Rich
ard W. Henderson. to Norman f.
: Brooke took place yast night at
o'clock at st Andrews Episcopal
Church. A large gathering of relatives
which was solemnized BY the Rev. J: j.
Dimon, assisted by the Rev. c. r. War
ner. Of ST. Adams.
4 profusion Of white peonies and
and the orsanist. Clark Middleton. play.
ed the wedding music.
Miss Henderson. who was escorted and
given In marriage by her father, wore
meteor. trimmed with rose point lace ana
pearl embroidery, Her veil of tulle was
held in place with clusters of orange
blossoms and the bridal bouquet was a
roses.
Miss Eleanora Henderson, twin sister
or the bride, as maid of honor, wore q
SssiiInty 1siInty gown OWL Of pale green messaline
bouquet Of pink roses.
Miss f. Elizabeth Brooke, sister Of the
bridegroom; Miss Ethel Henderson, sis.
ter, Of the bride; Miss Helen Gardner
maids, wore pink messaiine frocks, veil.
ed In shadow lace and carried pink
Theodore sloat was Mr.. Brooke's bes,
man, and the uskers, who seated ths
guests and led the bridal procession
were Theodore Barnes. Raymond Mar.
tyn. James c. Duiin. and DR.. Harry B
The Admiral Of the Navy and Mrs
Dewey will establish themselves for the
summer at Woodstock, VT, leayins
washington the last OF June.
Mr. and Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell have
closed their residence In Connecticut
avenue, and, accompanied by their SON,
Ten Eyck Wendell. r.. have gone 10
New York for a few days before open
Ing their summer home, Lakelawn,
Cazenovia, n. Y. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. -Elair were
among those entertaining at dinner last
evening.
viscountess day, wife Of the naval
attache of the French embassy, left
Washington today for New York Wis
count d'A8y will Join her Saturday, and
they will sail for series of visits In
Panama and the West Indies. Before
returning to Washington late in Sep.
tember, they will travel through Cali.
fornia and Colorado.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Careless!

Mistress-SaTah. Jane, what has hap
pened?
Sarah Jane-Oh, mum, I've fallen
down the stairs and broken my neck.
Mistress-(1rmly)-W whatever you
have broken will be deducted from your
wages.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
A la Dictograph.

Ie-GraCi0us. what's that clicking
sound-woodpackors
She-zNc, darling It's the man taking
moving pictures of your proposal to me.
TO i've used in case I have to sue you
for breach Of pronIiseI
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Explosive.

Miss Caustilue-You shouldn't smile
SO much, my dear. 1t is dangerous.
Miss Passay-DanSerous?
Miss Caustique-Yes; when a smile
lis;hts up your face It might set OFF the
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Cute!

How did Buffer so easily win Miss
GoldbaG's heart?
He sent her twenty-five .'oses on her
thirtieth birthday"
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Where Vegetarianism Fail

Settlement worker-Since meat Is so
high why not use vegetables?
Mrs. Grornn-They don't do a black
eve no good.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The Times Question Box

office in Washington, but through the
courtesy of the Detective Bureau OF the
District, their New York address, 81
Broadway, has been given.
A Constant Reader-Both the Speaker
of the House and Mrs. Champ Clark are
members Of the Presbyterian Church.
Times Inquiry Department.:
Kinkiy let me know through your paper
where one Is to apply for position in the
Fire Department.; also II there Is any speci-
fed height weight. COUNTRYMAN.
BY calling in person at Room 5,
Municipal building. full information re-
garding requirements for a position as
fireman will be given you.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05

Times Inquiry Department.:
Will you please publish in your paper II
women are employed by the Pinkertons or
any other detective agency. and where their
headquarters are? Very truly yours,
A READER.
Women are frequently employed by
detective bureaus. this department is in
formed. The Pinkerton company has no
The Washington times., 1912-06-05

1.-THE Times is printing every day
more information regarding the column
bus Memorial Statue than this depart
ment could possibly spare the space to
give. II you have missed any OF the
issues containing the information you
desire, the files of the papers will be
placed at your disposal " you Will call
at the office Of The Times.
MI. D., Anna R.. I. c. B., NJ. ]. G.,
II. F.. America, I. Cook, and Margaret
Your coins are not listed in the nu-
mismatic guide, therefore are Of no
value. other than their face value.
W. H-If your 1900 penny is large
one, It has a premium Of from Is to 40
cents
Times Inquiry Department:
have a light blue silk ponsee dress trim
med with messaline satin, which / wish to
can dye ii without running the .atnT
Very truly. M y. H.
This department advises you not to
attempt to dye the pongee without first
removing the satin. for 1t will dye a
darker shade than the pongee, and will
not be appropriate for trimming after
the dress has been dyed. 1t is always
| a risk to attempt to dye pongee at home.
as the results are seldom satisfactory.
Times Inquiry Department:
Will you please give me information re-
A REAnER OF THE TIMES.
Gen. Fiuhugh Lees death occurred on
April IS. 1905.
Times Inquiry Department:
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
LOCAL MENTION.

Conger's Electric Carpet Cleaning is the
most effective. This process patented and
not employed anywhere else. Moderate
ra rates-mothproofing free Wagons call
on nouce-write or phone w. l27.
Asia Nielsen in "The Traitress," Great
war drama, today, Virginia Theater.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05
Rip.p.p.p.p! !
Out Come Thousands
OF Dress Shields !
Hereafter, Madame, You Are Going to
Feel More Comfy Under the Arms.

Girls, get a CSC box OF PERSPI-NO right
away at the drug store, and get one OF
the surprises Of your life. 1t means the
age of dress shields Is gone.
The Washington times., 1912-06-05

Shower Bath, Stag Hotel. COS 9Th. Great
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-23
THE WEATHER

STATE AND LOcAl-Snow tonight
and probably Tuesday. Warmer in
North east portion tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-23
HAHN IS ARRESTED
ON FRAUD CHARGE
Told Brother-in-law that He
Had Money on Deposit in
Brookville Bank.

Raleigh Hahn, of Arlington, Ohio,
was arrested there Sunday night by
Patrolman Vogelsong of the local po-
lice force on an affidavit sworn out
by William Rich, this city, charging
Hahn with issuing a fraudulent check
Hahn came to this city two weeks
ago and informed Rich, his brother-in-
law, that he had $13S on deposit in the
First National bank at Brookville, In
diana Rich readily consented to in
dorse check for $40, and vouched for
Hahn at the Second National bank
Hahn left the city after he received
the cash.
The Brookville bank refused to hon.
or the check, and informed the local
bank that Hahn had no money on de-
posit there. Hahn admitted to Patrol
man Vogelsong that he was guilty
but in police court today he pleaded
not guilty. The case will be heard to.
morrow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-23
KLINGER IS HELD
ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Brakeman Brought Dayton
Girl to this City, Claiming
They Were Married.

Bringing a young girl to this city
and introducing her as his wife is
bad business. This is attested to by
Elmer klinger, of Richmond, a young
railway brakeman.
Klinger, who first resided at Ham
ilton, is now behind the bars in the
Dayton. Ohio, Jail. pending sentence
on charge of inducing a sixteen-year-
old girl TO leave her home. Klinger
was arrested late Thursday afternoon
by Juvenile Officer Dill, and when
taken before Judge Baggott, of the
Dayton Juvenile court. Saturday morn
ing, pleaded guilty. Klinger will not
be sentenced until the court looks
further into the case. 1t is said that
Kinger came to Richmond last We'd
nesday with the girl and upon his
return to Dayton, was arrested.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-23
APPROVE PETITIONS
Board Of Works Passes Fav-
orably on Two Requests.

Plans and specifications for the i'm
provement of a part of South G street
and for six blocks of South West A
street, were ordered made by the
board of works today. 1t is expected
that these improvements, which are
held to be more necessary than others
included in the improvements recently
approved by the board, will be made
in 1918.
The Hackman. Klehfoth and Com
pany asked the Improvement of South
G from the first alley east of Sixth
street to the second alley east of Sixth
street with brick roadway, cement
sidewalks, curb and gutter.
City Attorney Gardner urged the
board to approve the petition asking
for the grading and graveling of South
West A street from West Fifth to Elev-
enth street. Cement sidewalks, curb
and gutter are also asked.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-23
INDIANA LAW Hello
TO EE VALID ONt
Collection of Taxes on Stocks
in Foreign Corporations
Is Not Illegal.
AN IMPORTANT RULING
u. S. Supreme Court Also
Hands Down Decision for
Telegraph Companies.
CNationaI News Association>


WASHINGTON. Dec. 2G.-The In
diana law authorizing the collection of
taxes against residents of the state on
shares OF stock in foreign corporations
was upheld today by the supreme
court of the United States in the case
of Henry Y. Darnell against the state
of Indiana. Darnell was assessed s12,-
271 as taxes due for several years on
stock in the |. NJ. Darnell Manufactur
ing company, located at Memphis,
Tenn. The right of the state to col
lect the tax was contested on the
ground that the Indiana law was un-
constitutional. constituting an interfer-
ence in interstate commerce.
The right of municipalities to i'm
posce a license tax upon telegraph
companies was denied by the supreme
court today in the case of ID. G. Will
liams, local agent for the Western
Union Telegraph company. against
the city of Tailadega, Ala. Williams re-
fused to pay the license fee and was
arrested and fined. The telegraph
company claimed it had obtained fed
eral license and was immune from a
state tax. The state court was re-
versed in the decision.
The supreme court today adjourned
until January 6, when it will haid down
decision in the Minnesota rate case.