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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-12
IS SOPHIE LYONS
UNDER ARREST ?
Police Say They Have Cap
tured Notorious Criminal.
TAKE MARTHA WILSON ALSO
Two Characters Said TO Be Familiar TO
All POlice-In Washing
ton Asylum.

c@tfain BOardman. Chief of Detec-
tIVes, says he has in custody Sophie
Lyons, sixty years old. who is known
as the worst woman alive" and has a
record which is said by the police to be
unequa.ed by any woman on earth.
Sophie Lyons once made affidavit that
she was the wife Of Edward Lyons, a
notorious and daring burglar. and is
known under Hany aliases. She was ar
rested by Detectives Parham and
O Brien. of the Central Office, and
Mullen, of the Sixth precinct. on Sun
day night, with a woman who gave her
name as Marcia Martha Moreatt-Ott
Wilson, which Is said 10 be an alias. The
last named woman says she Is Sophie
Lyons niece
At present the two women are held at
the Washington Asylum Hospital for a
mental examination, because of their
strange actions. and the detectives are
busy looking up their records.
According to the police, these women
have records yas long as a mans arm.
and have figured in escapades in Eu-
cisco. Chicago, Omaha. Toledo, and
Fremont, Ohio. and a number Of other
large cities. The police say the women
have spent the best years Of their lives
Matching up blackmailing schemes
against the most prominent residents
and influential men in the cities in which
the& nave stopped long enough to carry
on their operations.
Sophie Lyons" and Swedish Annie"
They are both said to be known under
many aliases in sleuthdon, and Cap
tain Byrnes. Of the New York police
force. when he wrote a book giving the
histories Of noted criminals. STYLED
Sophie Lyons" the worst woman
alive. Ii WIS at the time CaDtafp
Byrnes wrote his book that Sophie
Lyons filed an affidavit in one Of the
many courts where she has filed suits
for damages for false arrest impris-
onment, and persecution, in which she
said she was the wife Of Edward Lyons
Martha Wilson was referred TO by
Captain Byrnes in 1901 as" Swedish
Annie Augusta Wilson" It IS said she
was captured in Boston on January 26
1891. with more than 81 900 of stolen
money and jewelry in her possession.
Her record is long one, and has but
few equals.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

to his field Of labor after conference.
Miss Margaret Thurman win spend
conference week in Salt Lake City.
Mr.. Walter Cluff and Willard Andelin
accepted invitations TO assist in the
district school graduation exercises
given at Pays0n last Tuesday evening.
The old folks OF the Sixth ward were
most delightfully."- entertained at the
ward Westinghouse last Wednesday af-
ternoon. II was a beautiful sight TO
see such smiling. contented. happy
company, as was there assembled.
The program given was excellent, the
banquet served could not have been
more delicious, and the day will be one
long 10 be remembered by those fortu-
nate enough TO be present,
Dame rum0r has a very pleasant sur
prise In the form OF an engagement,
which she will announce TO the social
world before the beginning OF the sum-
mer months.
Miss Lytha Brown entertained at an
Easter party Thursday evening.
Original and most artlstics were the
invitations sent TO the members OF the
training school of the Il, Y. university,
the rooms were beautifully decorated
with colored egg shells and Easter Ill
lies. The evening was spent In games,
music and dancing. A dainty luncheon
was served
Miss Kitty Dougall Of springvllle was
visiting friends In Provo on Tuesday.
Mrs Walsh, who has been spending
the winter In Provo. Is visiting her
home at Pennington.
Mrs, Passy and children returned
home Friday. after six months absence
in st. George.
Most delightful in all It's arrange
ments was the party given for the old
folks in the Third ward Westinghouse
Friday afternoon. An excellent pro-
gram was given, comprising the best
talent in the ward. after which the
younger ladies served a banquet. The
tables were ladened with a most boun-
teous repast, The decorations were
Easter lilies carnations and smilaX.
After all were served, a good. old fash
toned handshake was enjoyed, the re-.
naming part Of the afternoon.
Mrs, Ida smoot DusenDerry went to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

evening under the auspices OF the og-
den Guitar and Mandolin club, IN
which Prof c. d. Schettler Of Salt
Lake was the principal artist on the
program, was a thorough success. es-
specially was the audience delighted
with Prof. Schettlers numbers.
w. II. Wright & Sons company cele-
brated the twenty-nlnth anniversary
Tuesday. They delighted their many
visitors with sweet strains OF music
all day, furnished by Ford's orchestra.
The Woodmen Of the World gave a
very delightful ball and reception
Thursday evening at Couleys dancing
academy. which was attended by about
200 couples. Dancing was enjoyed by
many, but those who did not care to
dance, amused themselves at playing
cards, Delicious refreshments were
served during the evening.
Miss Olive Moyes viii go TO New York
In few days to Visit for q short time
with her sister. who is to be welded
there this month.
Mrs. Israel Frodsham had as her
guest this week Mrs, John Suse, wife Of
j. s. Susc, assistant superintendent OF
the Pullman Car company at San Fran
cisco.
The pupils Of the state school for the
deaf and blind gave very enjoyable
musicale Tuesday evening at the school
Mrs. Il. ]. Watkins Is at Richmond,
Utah, visiting with her parents,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
BRIGHAM CITY.


Judge c. II. Hark is in our city hold
ing court,
Mrs L, r. Peirce accompanied by her
sister, Miss Phoebe Madsen, returned
to Salt Lake: Friday after an extends
cd visit with relatives in this city.
c. n. Christensen, one OF Brighains
popular youths, came up from
Salt Lake. where he Is at present enl-
ployed, and spent few days OF tho
past week visiting relatives and shak-
ing hands with his numerous friends.
United States Marshal Haywood was
IN our city last week on official busi-
nCfs.
4. +. Rlchens came up from Heber
City during the week to look over
business properties.
Hon. e. c. Richards OF ogden Yves
noticed on our streets during the week.
The good people Of our fair city are
all anxiously awaiting the coming Of
Isabel Irving who appears in The
NllFlH at AUf uHtld UouNt W tuUtsulJ
evening. the 9Th. We seldom have the
opportunity of seeing first class stars
In first class plays, hence the great
anticipation OF this event. Miss Irving
VIII be accorded royal welcome
D. p, Tarpey was IN our city on busi-
ness the fore part Of the week.
r. e, Jensen, came up from Salt Lake
city Monday last to inspect some beef
and sheep which he Is feeding at Bear
llver city, returning Wednesday
evening
4. Madsen, from the Salt Lake Tenn
pie, spent Sunday last with his family
in this city
Atty. l., II. Rogers Of Salt Lake City
Is here on court business.
Tho voting for the king and queen
Of the stake carnival to be held IN June
is not very brisk, Those voted for In
their order are J.sF Bowring, b. p.
Newman and b. F, Booth and for
queen. Lizzie Kelly, Myrtle Jensen and
Amelia Graehl,
Alex Buchanan Of the Deseret News
Book store was in our midst this week
hustling trade
A large number of our citizens in.
tend going down to conference.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

and amusements all tended toward
making one believe that real childhood
happiness had returned. Those present
we're Miss Josie Murdoch, Miss Nellie
Clyde. Miss June Bushman. Miss Edith
Walsh, Mis- Annie Nutiall. Miss Pearl
Swift, Miss Retta Sperry. Miss Georg-
eta Paxman, Miss Roberts. Miss Cram,
Miss Holt and Miss Taylor.
The Provo Book club held an enter
tanning and profitable session az the
home OF MIR. and Mrs. Whltecotton
Monday evening. About 80 members
were present and thoroughly enjoyed
a lecture given by Mr.. Whitecotton.
The club adjourned for one month.
Mr.. and Mrs. $. 4, King entertained
the Card club next Friday evening,
The Elks met last evening for the
purpose OF election OF officers for the
coming year,
The students attending the II. Y. L..
from Sanpete stake held most pleas.
ant reunion AT the University last eve
ming.
Miss Elsie Moore delightfully."- enter
tanned a number OF her friends at her
home Monday evening Music and
games furnished pleasant amusement
until late hour. 4 delicious luncheon
was served 10 about 20 guests.
A married folks party was given in
the Third ward Friday evening
The following named gentlemen at
tended the Sunday school convention
held in Provo last Sunday: j. y. Sum
merhays Geo. Piper. G. NJ. Cannon,
eco. Reynolds, n. D. owen. Horace
Cummings, Henry Preston and L. John
Nuttal.
Miss Maud May Babcock was a Provo
visitor last Sunday.
Miss Nina Bean will spend conference
week In Salt Lake city,
Prof j. f.. Hickman returned Tues
day from Salina and Elsnore, where
he has been giving educational lectures
at the different educational institutions.
MI Nose Davis spent Thursday with
his family in Provo.
Miss Aryilla Clark IS home from her
southern trip and will spend a week
resting and visiting with her parents,
after which she expects TO leave on a
concert tour, TO be gone until June.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
PROVO.

The Mutuas Of the Third ward gave
a delightful social in the ward meeting
house last Tuesday evening. 1t was
given for the closing session OF the
Young Mems organization. The first
part of the evening was devoted to
songs, recitations, short speeches, and
selections by the orchestra. After
which the company adjourned to the
large hall, when an excellent luncheon
was served, and dancing was the pleas
urable amusement until the wee small
hours.
Mr.. ], r. Murdoch was a Provo vlsi.
tor on Wednesday.
President James G.. DufIin Of the
Southwestern states mission Is In Provo
visiting his family. President Dufhn
spoke to the students at devotional
Tuesday morning. He expects to return
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
:FG;55iF'S|i!'fs';,s:aIii5GJj5I:s!
OGDEN.

-. home Of Mrs. william T, Ca Cal Rans
1he uo Gene Of most dellghilul par
vas ,ns THURSDAY afternoon os uie
" give, 70" clnb. in honor OF Mrs. CAT
'LpcAl 70 departs this month FOR Los
klns' WV maize her future home her
Angeles " ~ nopular Southern Pacific
husu' aSsnt having been transierreu 20
TAN ,y There were present at ,he
ihal ~ s,Aes the members OF the cluo
NTV Ss' ~ her lady friends. The prln-
, numu,l ossure OF the afternoon was
epal The head prize was won py
ards ucGaw. the consolation by
w rIewellng and the boopy Dy mrs'
MS : The tables we're prettily dec
paws Nth cut flowers. Dainty re-
craleu " we're served. The members
frssnhV ',nh presented Mrs. Calkins with
II the ,iS gold souvenir spoon, SUIT
eau l,unsrayed. Mrs, McGaw making
io' ,,ssentation. Mrs. Calklns Is
lae .r VI hostess and her many frlenus
tnAfns will regret her departure
y oSu 80 hut will wish her happiness
M her new home
-, ,,a Mrs. j. ]. Malone who have
Nj o." california for the past two
r oSo,h. pleasuring' have returned 10
ogden -.
,.ass n II Rolapp and wife have
~ So't 10 California on a several weeks
pleasure trip
-. child culture club met yester-
lHs oerroon with Mrs. Chris Flygare.
d'y v s,, interesting and pleasureable
Scs nan was carried out.
Ilnsley and wife spent the
IN ~ IN ogden, the guests Of Mrs Inns
lg's parents
~. Maccabees have arranged for an
.,.a,s,,ainment to be given Monday
. s a, the congregational church.
zane, a"s proeram will be rendered, There
All ~ \. 'present as distinguished guests
s sn commander Mackey, and SUI
psme Lady Commander Mrs, Hollis
Ter.
me guitar concert given Monday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Gents NeckWear.

a large assortment Of new spring
neckwear consisting Of f0ur-in-
Hands, lmperias and AS ISc
cots. Sale price .,n.,.,,,. 'OS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
This Weeks
Wash
Goods
Wonders
Hundreds OF Pieces OF more
Pretty Wash Fabrics came last
week by express.

SO proud are We Of these, that we
want every woman In Salt Lake to
see them. Visual knowledge Is so
much more convincing than meagcr
description in cold type. Word pic
lures haven't the power Of real sam
pies, Wish we could make these
new Wash Goods visible to the
thousands who viii read today's pa
pers. All the Novelties are here and
all are ideally summary and services
able. Specials FOR this week,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Embroidery Swises

New Embroidered SWisses sheer
fabric in the most popular summer
shades and designs, Value zoe lSc
On sale here at yard .,,nnio~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

ing class, at the home Of Miss Bell
Kerr Thursday evening The young,
pretty girls presented a most pleasing
sight, dressed as they We're In infant
costumes. The decorations. luncheon
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
The Tempting Prices
On Table Linens.

Cannot fail to arrest the atten-
ton Of buyers for the coming week.
Among the specials are;
Turkey Red aud white Table
Damask satin finish good weight
and fast In color 60 inches wide,
value 36c, special for this DC
week per yard u."u"u.". EN-
Is inch wide Bleached Table Lin
en-, Irish make, usually sold at 55c.
Special for this week per 41C
yard ",,,,, u',,,,,,',','"
German half Bleached hotel linen,
In Loom Dice pattersns, an extra
heavy make. 66 inches wide. good
value at zoe, Special for S0c
this week per yard ".",,",. wv
50 inch. full bleached German
Table Linen, Satin finish and pure
fax. worth S5c, ON sale hsc
this week per yard",r.",,.. WV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Embroidered Grenadines

Real Embroidered Grenadines.
high class novelties, for fancy
waists, imported to sell at 75c, To
Introduce them this week l2r
hey 20 az per ward . TOt
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
KniCker Linens

A new shipment Of the popular
Knicker Linens for Shirt Waist
Suits, In plnks, blues, greens, grays,
a aGaG H ys az &c., ...' On sale 27!c
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
New Wolfe MeIanse

10 pieces New Wolfe Melangc, FOR
Shirt Waist suits, In brown, tan,
green and hlues, worth 22lsc on
sale bere at I2c
yard ,..,.....,,.,.,,.,. iOS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
The Business in Our
Domestic & Draperv
Departments

l,e %s' lalrly hum this week, These
"''' ana prices assure il. '''
tb"s pieces Pieces bleached Bed sheetinp.
inch i,es6,Trated Anchor Brand. 70
todays vide, for single beds, Worth n
yard "'sc' on sale per I6,n
''''''' u'",,,.n.,i V3S
% IDppS pieces blcoched pillow tubing,
Ser " coSs wide for pillow and boI.
nece. O'nss' requires no seams only
tOdsy' y, to sew up ends. worth
Yard "'sc' on sale per w tx,n
'''''" '",n..n,...iU SI
skIrt IIUslgns Of white embroidered
scalnrs nannel. 80 inches wide
edge p ysIa. s,,emnstItched and ", cut
per G ya vaIue 'la5, on sale no.
"''''',,,,,,......1O S
entail is si,sy table covers in orr.
on NlS S1 ,S Ga size, value s2.bo.
each '' TITS week at etIs
''''''' ,"uu,.....V l,UO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
MOTHERS FRIEND
BOYS WAISTS.

The best and most durable waist
made. a large assortment Of light
and dark patterns, age S0c
to 10 years. Sale prlcc.,.,,,O VS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
BOYS COTTON
MIXED PANTS.

Ages 3 TO 10 years, IN neat dark
and light stripes, q good strong,
every day pant. Sale 1Sc
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
EsNA%~ANA%ANNNNN N~NNNNNNNN%%zS
Special Muslin Underwear Bargains
Amazingly Low Prices for Well
Made Excellent Values.

Corset Covers In a great many lace or cinbrold-
cry trimmed styles, made Of fine cambria. DC
all sizes, excellent SOC values on sale at, ,. AoN
Corset Covers Of very Gne NainsooX several
styles to choose from both lace or embroidery trimmed
s sale ' a., . IN a o'o grade graz, on 39C
Night Gowns made Of excellent muslin. with dou-
Bile back yoke, front trimmed In lace or embroidery
Insertion and tucks, gown you can't dupll- l0r
cate fOr loss than Gdc on gale at ,.,.,,,,,.o Wv
Night Gowns Of best muslin in styles to choose
from, beautifully trimmed IN hemsttched tucks lace
or embroidery edgng and insertion all Sizes To
In best SIZE grade ON sale at. .,,,.,.,u,,,., foS
Walking Skirts Of good muslin trimmed with EN-.
broldery edged ruflc all lengths, Sjc s0c
glHde on shlc NJ ,,,,.'s'',, WV
Walking Skirts Of extra good muslin made with
extra dust rufne and trimmed In deep hemstitched
lace or embroidery trimmed nounce, all lengths I'm the
best Sl25 grades. on sale ,.." ..,,,,,,.,.7 Sc
az u,,,,,,, ,.,o NV
Drawers ofplendd muslin with deep rutne on
bottom open closed. IN all sizes IOc
Dest Zoe grade At'' u',',,,,",,,,, ,.'|N
Skirt Chemlse u good cambria, with deep ruffe
ON ON s eG''q a, regular Soc quality SOC
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Knitted Underwear for Spring & Summer
At no other time or place during the season
will You be able to secure underwear of equal
quality at these exceptionally low prices

Ladies White Jersey Ribbed Vests, with high neck
and long sleeves or high neck and short sleeves
with knee or ankle length pants to match DC
best Sbc qualities, on sale at .,,,.",,,o,,,,,"-o S
Ladies low neck, sleeveless fine Jersey Ribbed
Vests IN white only with cotton loop trimmed tape
drawn neck and arm holes all sizes zoe ne
quality cut TO each. .,,.,, ..,,. ,,.,,,., wv
Ladies Sleeveless silk Vests In white pink or blue,
as, splendid zoe grade on SALE all soc
sizes AT" ''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''' '''''''
Cnldrens extra quality Harvard make Jersey
ribbed underwear vests In high neck with long or
short sleeves and ankle knee length pants to match
IN sizes 1 to g, worth Soc, on sale at, 2lc
Ladies extra fine Jersey Ribbed, high neck Vests,
with long or short sleeves aud knee or ankle length
pants 10 match all sizes regular '5o grades S0c
on sale NJ '''.,,,.,,'',.''' '''''''''. ''ts''">~
Ladies' low neck sleeveless Vests IN lace trimmed
or plain, best zoe qualities, on t1lr
sale al. '.es''''. ''t,.s'- v
Ladies' extra quality low neck sleeveless Vests all
sizes the best csc grade l0c
on sue at '''t'''s,
Ladies' fine isle thread Union Suits high neck and
long sleeves. ankle or knee lengths, all Sizes h0r
best FlOO qualities go on sale this week at ..",V|S
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Washable Silk MuIIs

% pieces silk dotted Washable
Mulls for evening and street wear,
In white, cream. pink, light blue,
canary, nile green, old rose, navy
blue or black, ON sale at, 2sc
a yard .....,,...,,.,,, vOS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

Salt Lake City Friday, and viii re-
main during conference week.
Perfectly planned was the inidn,-
party given by tie kindergarten train.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
STUMNINcLY STYLISH
Millinery
At Popular Prices

The Most Fascinating Conceptions
that ever adorned woman's head
can now be viewed in our Millinery
section. The showing has been spe-
cially augmented for this. one OF the
busiest millinery weeks OF the entire
year by the addition Of hundreds of
new and clever specimens that sure
ly merit your highest admiration.
We know the values far surpass
anything in town, and you'll think
so, too, after seeing them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Boys and Youths
Felt Hats.

A very stylish hat for boys in
either Fedora or railroad shapes, in
plain black and light brown, sizes
81. to Z. regular sl,25 grade 0sc
Sale PrlCe OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, /OS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
A Week OF
CLOTHING
SURPRISES
Boys LonsP Pant Suits.

A good, durable, all wool suit,
In neat light and dark checks, These
suits cannot be duplicated else
where for less than $500 and $500.
Ages IL to 20 years. C10S
Sale prlCe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WIZ "
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

These suits are unquestlonably the
greatest value ever offered at this price.
styles are the new Eton or blouse ef-
feet, coats are c0llarlcss with new cape
effect and large sleeves regular values
$500 and $3.50
Alterations free OF charge
New-York tribune., 1904-08-14

ton to weave innumerable tales and legends
and to devise enormous and grotesque masks.
The wearing OF these carved representations
Of their ancestral spirits. who are still supposed
to be present it is thought viii bestOw super
natural power upon the person or clan which
has acquired the right to them. The magi-
cal gifts, dances and crests OF these spirits are
all hereditary. but can also be obtained by kill
ing the owner by marriage and by initiation
into one of the secret societies.
The Kwakiuu have a number of these or
CARNATIONS, the most important Of which is the
Ha-matsa. The surprising feature OF the Ha-
matsa fraternity. aside from the weird and
severe initiation, Is the employment OF a flesh
biting rite. which is rigidly enforced and is en-
acted by the candidate.
So highly priced from chronological stand
point the fantastic masks and other para
phernala OF this tribe that scientific institu-
tlons in Europe. as well as those in this country
have We'd with one another In obtaining all the
material possible illustrating their customs