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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16
sIesssEs LITTLE JOKE.
He Did Not Enjoy Having His Wife
Turn the Tables

Just before Admiral Slgsbee left
League Island to assume command OF
the South Atlantic squadron he told
the following little joke on Mrs. sigs-
bee. Shortly after the Spanish-Ameri-
can war was over he and his wife were
in Washington. Several OF the en-
ployes OF the government departments
expressed a wish to see the hero OF
the Maine in the flesh. and so a day
was appointed for the sigsbees 10 visit
some OF the buildings. On entering
the Treasury Building Admiral slgs-
bee. who admits that his powers Of
observation are very keen so far as
young women are concerned. noticed
that there were sprinkled around IN
various parts Of the building several
very attractive looking women
Admiral sIgsbee kept quiet for a
few moments. and then turned. with
a whimsical smile In his keen brown
eyes. to Mrs sigsbee and the officials
who accompanied them, and said:
Don't you think that II our friend
Mr.. Hobson considers II his especial
privilege to kiss all the pretty girls
In sight. that I. as an old grandfather.
ought to have the same privilegeY'
Mrs. Sigsbee. who prides herself on
being able to keep up with the nimbls
Wit Of the Admiral. answered the ques-
Ion
Certainly" she said. and she glanc-
d significantly at number Of good
ooking young men who were interest
d spectators. provided you allow me
he same privilege"
"Oh." laughed the Admiral. pretend
NJ not to notice her real meaning. las
ar as that Ia concerned. I should not
hink there would be any objection to
'ou kissing the girls either.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In the New York fire department ali
acts Of heroism are compared with
what Jim MeEvoy did that Sunday
morning In May. 1908. when he ear
risd his partner. MeSally. = living
torch, out OF burning tenement A
writer In Eyerybody's Magazine tells
tho story;
A pot OF lard boiled over In bake
shop In the first story OF New York
East Side tenement and In a Few
minutes the building was In danes
When the policeman rushed through
the house he found most OF the tenants
In bed. lie hammered on door after
door. and seeeing retreat cut on froia
below. commanded the frightened peo-
pie to follow him 70 tho roof They
did. and 10 made their escape through
the scuttle, across the roofs and down
through the neighboring houses TO the
street. Then Il was found that one
man. eabinetmaker. had been for
gotten.
Truck 3, 20 which McNally and Me-
Evoy belonged. had arrived BY this
time. and a ladder was put up To-
ward the window OF the eablnesmak'
er's room. But the IRE had gained
such Roadway that Il was deemed IN
wise 20 order tho nremen 20 mount
the ladder McNally found out that
there was man IN abe building. and
without waiting for orders he mounted
he ladder and disappeared through tho
window.
IL IL said that no one saw him 20.
which might easily be. Tor the smoke
Was thick and the eXciienent intense
He might have burned 70 death then
and there bot Tor the merest chance.
Jim McEvoy had started fos the
truck. which was round the corner.
10 SET bis rubber boots As be ran 10
looked up at TIE building. and a. bis
glance swept across the blaming front
he saw AZ the window above the ladder
a face. MeEvoy forgot his boots. AMI
running forward be. 200. climbed the
ladder.
window. from cmfWytaoinxanffn. a.
lie mounted steadily toward the
from which the flames were
bslchins as from a faFnzee. During
an interval when the blast seemed
ess severe be caught tbs siii aaa
lived through. No one expected him
10 Frappear. hut In a minuts BE WAS
back with what looked Lac a huge
orch In bis arms. Ths torrh sas Mc-
saily. who was afaiae from bead 10
Dot
McSaliy. when BE- entercd. bad
Missed his footing sud failen bad
ong downstairs into the nfc Never.
heis-s he managed 70 crawl ~ 70
he window again. ard Il Was At tho
aonFrnt whsn be looked out that Nc
.voy had seen his face Ths nzm~s
ad eaten through his rubber coat.
nd he was burning up. To touch
I'm was IKE handling a hot byand-
md yet McEyoy put hls haeds round
as brnnd aud lifted u through tho
riniow.
Somehow OF other" az be says hiia-
IN. hs managed 20 pa. MeNally
own 10 where shauShuesay vas wait
*. and tosether they got him down.
lhiic the stream from The hoss playci
a them To keep them from burainx
|, death.
McSaily died after days Of suffer
x. His courage had been equal 70
rat Of MeEvoy. whose injuries were
burned arms and hands Tho
'binstmaker. after all. succr-drd tn
skinx his escape fron the oppo~its
do OF the building
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

yorestchagin, the Russian painter
w1no has devoted his life to depicting
the horrors of war, with the intention
Of abo1lahing the cruel curse Of the
ages, w. ION board the Russian bat
tleship rClxopavlovsk. He died in
carrying 81 the cause to which his
art was 0odicated-the securing of
peace to IT, world. He was only in
the military camps and upon the MUIR
derous engines Of sea battle to study
realities - a. to present to the word
the scenes inseparable from war. 1t
was biz hope that when the nations
saw what they were fostering in the
military 49, they would revolt from
It and bg11 about new reign Of
peace On edth, good will to men. The
war canvpses Of Verestchagin have
besn forh den the galleries Of Russia
and q Gmany by more than one de-
creo. ~ were feared for the effect
(hey Unpld haze upon the masses.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16
CONFESSION.

When was young made a VOW
To keep youth in my heart as long
As there were birds upon the bough
To gladden. me with song;
To learn what lessons Life might give
To do my duty as l saw,
To love my friends, to laugh. and live
Not holding Death in awe.
So all my lyrics sing of joy,
And shall until my lips are mute;
In old age happy as the boy
To whom God gave the lutte.
Century.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Nell-Miss speitz has been talking
about you agnin.
Belle-Yes, was delighted to meet
her at bargain sale this morning.
NELL wouldn't think you'd be
pleased to meet her Mt any time.
Belief was this time. During the
crush found chance to give her .
few good pokes on my own account
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Public opinion has turned against
Hnchins 70 steadily Of late that the
action Of the Colorado sheriff who.
single handed, stood OF a mob at the
point Of his pistol represents a popu-
ls< new fashion in officers Of the law.
A few more such instances Of deter
Rined Official fidelity and courage will
eatly help to cure the lynching habit
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

An Episcopal clergyman, Of Cincin-
natl. was being shaved by barber
who was addicted to occasional sprses,
says a writer in saxby's Magazine.
The razor manipulation cut the par
sons face quite considerably.
You see, Jackson, that comes from
taking too much drink" said the man
Of God.
Yes. sah,~ replied Jackson, 1T
makes Dc skin vsry landau, sab. Il
DO for . fack.T
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

DR.. f. Benjamin Andrews says that
tho Presidents race suicide theory is
Z good one but that it can be over
worked DR.. Andrews says that ten
children Il too many. A few more
bits Of wise advice and the American
people may yet learn how to regulate
their family Affairs.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

A great many people devote their
best thoughts and energies to bring
ing prison reforms who never give 3
thought to the man that never did
anything to merit Imprisonment.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

America has begun to set the styles
Of the world In wearing apparel. as
well as in freedom. An English shoe
manufacturer with branch stores in
many large European cities Is making
shoes on the American model because
bis customers demand them.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

The geological discovery that the
western mines Of the United States
can produce unlimited quantities of
radium follows closely upon the heels
Of the discovery that radium Is not
good for anything.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

During a discussion at the Chicag
Woman's Club Professor Arnold Tomr
kins Of the Chicago Normal Schoo
said: "A man should dress wells
should a woman-but not too well; h
should comb, but not too well; h
should write well. but not too well
and he should spell, but not too well
The press recently criticised higf
school pupils because they were pool
spoilers 1t was the highest compli
ment ever paid to them, because II
proved they were in better business
Another speaker Endorsed this notion
by declaring that there We're more i'm
portant things in education than good
spelling. and that the time was coming
when the poor speller would no longer
be considered illiterate- From these
assertions and others like them which
proceed from the mouths OF school
teachers we may infer that contempt
for spelling is being rather assiduous-
" cultivated by a considerable number
Of our modern educators. and the
question arises whether they are not
inviting contempt for themselves 1t
Is to be noted. moreover. that they can
put forward no superior claims to au-
thority In the matter. because the test
OF the value.of spelling is not confined
to the classroom. Ii is being applied
every day in business and in the pro-
LESSONS. The high school boy who is
assured by Professor Tompkins that
the censure of his errors In spelling is
In fact a compliment may find that
the more he justifies such compliments
the more difficult it will be for him
to secure the favorable attention OF
those upon whom he depends for en-
oloyment. That is phase OF the sub
ect that is of very great practical i'm
,ortance. and that admits, we should
'ay. of little difference of opinion
lmong persons of experience in the
worlds work. 1t is a fair conclusion
lso that where slovenliness is encour-
ged In one branch OF study its infu-
nee is likely TO be felt in others. and
there are occasionally instances from
Thich it appears that poor spelling and
road general culture are not incom-
atible they are TO be taken as Curl
Us exceptions Furthermore. when
re are informed that there are more
Important things in education than ,
God spelling we are entitled to bill
particulars; also to proof that mac
nracy in spelling instead Of being the ,
gn OF general slovenliness is evil
ence of devotion to the more impor-
int things Upon the whole. it would 7
.em that the high school boy is get
ng slops when he needs discipline, !
nd If a professor may defy the rules 5
it'll impunity the boy enjoys no such
ivilege In this connection story r
at is told OF DR.. Parr, an eminent
nglish scholar and educator, is peril !,
mt. When a gentleman defended his
of Alexandria with the
cent upon the ~ BY an appeal to
e authority OF Richard Bentley. Parr !,
me down upon him with the COM :
emit that he (Parr) and Bentley :
Ight pronounce the word that way, :.
It that the gentleman had better
ok to the ordinary usage. So DIR. ;,
'mpkins may spell as he pleases, but
ought to refrain from making a .,
lghing stock Of his pupils. :,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

WHAT demanded her mother. 'yor
haven't left your husbandT
YES" sobbed the wretched youns
wife, he insulted rne--insuIted me hor'
rfbly.r
Howl WbatT
I'VE were just having a little spst,
and al Of a sudden he said: oh. you
womsnl You're all alike. '"---PhllndsI-
phis Press.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Another trained nurse has married
4 millionaire patient The training OF
purses in some quarters seems to be a
comprehensive sort Of tutelage.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Ne oftsn hear Of 4 middle-aged man.
ut never Of niddle-aged woman A
woman = either young or old.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Sir Charles Dixie viii now be voted
the loveliest man in all England He
has come out fat-footed for the admis-
sion Of women to parliament
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Many a candidate who thinks he
hears the voice of the people calling
to him, discovers later on that he has
responded to false alarm
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

An excited doctor has run a pin
through the mump microbe. 1t will
be great triumph when they coral
the stone bruise microbe.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Geoege KEENAN, il bearing up un-
dor tho repeated misfortunes Of the
Rusetans ~ well a. could be expected
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

xhe man who thinks good deol Of
biz wife should not attempt to conceal
b. thoughts when he is alone with her.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Andrew Carnegie has now given
away more than s100,O00OO0 Hur-
rah for Andy. May he not stop till
he makes 1t billion.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

1t Is comparatively easy to discover
the germ that produces disease. The
real trick is to prevent the germ from
discovering his victim
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

A New York man Is learning to
talk without tongue. This is new;
but many people have learned to talk
without brains.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Whom you hear one woman refer
to another woman Of 30 NJ a girl. IT'S
Z pretty, safe bet that shs IL also car
Mig weight for aga
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16
Collins, a young man, was

O. Collins, a young man, was
Il n St. Louis recently. A few
before his execution he said in
: Itervisw win a newspaper report
my parents never gave me a
!" Nor did he say this because
1Qus, nor to justify himself. AS
III "a By his HES history what
d was true. The boy did not
s 1air chance at life. In fact his
~ ave him no chance at all.
~ and mother were unfit for
i boA They allowed their son
7 ~ up IN tho streets There was
bms atmosphere nor influence nor
rs. The only trrinfn9 was in
eot1on Of evil Very Narly In
nns Collins c3ms into conflict
= police. ThH pronounced him
* and finally had him lent to
koc1rm school. In this (School |
p simply took post gr3duats
A1nr thus sitting hims&lf Tor |
1nl $50 - vas rslea3s to
w Ehs road = II
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

tEust magnates begin shying
At one another there Is sure to
neat shattertng Of glass- ,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

sca6oId was 4 short ona Primarily
he blame rests with the parents. Had
they given him 4 fair chance he could
then blame himself for his wrong
doing. His father and mother sent
him to the gallowA Tho lesson OF
his misspsnt life is for parents: Be-
gin the education Of your boy before
be Il born-with yourself.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

Some mon look to sec II the tide Il
coming In before casting their bread
upon the water.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

After the matrimonial knot 4 tied
thsrs Il siHays . nshttng chance foe
happ1non
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16
PERFUME AFFECTS MARRIAGE.
Theory Of . Famous German Doctor
Scents TO Avoid.

At . time when 70 many women.
young and attractive. are left lonely,
and dspIorins the fact that the meg
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-06-16

II = burglar went to break into
womar's houss. shtEould probably
ny "Dhoo 70 him.
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maids of honor were both dressed in silk
null over blue and carried bouquets of pink
carnations and roses. The bridal party ,en-
tered the church to the strains of LOhen-
grin, played by Miss Marguerite Cook of
Brightwood, the four ushers leading the
way, followed by the maids of honor and
the two brides. The ceremony was spe-
cial1y arranged by Dr. Dexter to suit the
occasion of the double wedding.
After the ceremony a reception was held
at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. William
Hart Dexter, on Maple avenue, for the out
of-town guests, relatives of the contracting
parties and members of the Sunday school
class of Miss Cora Dexter. The decorations
at the house were in purple and green. with
palms, cut flowers and ferns in abundance.
The brides received many handsome and
beautiful gifts. including cut glass; silver
ware, china, bric-a-brac, ETC., which were
displayed on the second floor.
The out-of-town guests present at the cere-
mony were Mrs. Mary F. Babbitt. mother
of one of the grooms. of Andover. Mass;
DR.. and Mrs. James A. Babbitt, Miss Helen
Babbitt, Miss Evelyn Babbtt of Haverford,
Pa; Miss Maude w. Clarke of Auburndale
Mass; Miss Hazen Clark Bloom of New
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southeast. colored.
Grafton Cupid, III years, 2040 e street
northwest, coiored.
Lawrence Dickson, % years, Freedmens
Hospital, colored.
Sadie NJ Gosnell, . years, 1904 Jefferson
street northwest. white
Andrew d. Hamilton, 81 years. Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane white
Sarah Harris, 60 years. Washington Asy-
lum Hospital. colored.
James Johnson, IL months. 1923 Jefferson
street, colored
Lillian Jones, | month, 1882 Erie street
northwest colored.
Lillian +. Lawrence, years, 1916 street
southwest colored.
Infant of Oscar and Josephine Mason,
IA days, Columbia Hospital, colored.
Rosette r. Minor, months, 2T13 Dunn
barton avenue colored
Annie NJ McElfresh % years 2o4 1lth
street northeast, white.
Geneva Peyton, 10 years, i21 franklin
street northwest, colored
Robert Pitts. ~ years, Alexander court
northwest, colored
Sophia w. II. Reichelderfer, 80 years,
Garfield Hospital. white.
Samuel Robb, IA years, 201 Warren street
northeast, eolored.
Sylvester Smith months Il Defrees
street northwest, colored.
Richard w. Thornton, 2l2 years, 905 18th
street southeast white.
Fannie Watts. 81 years, 492 School street
southwest. colored.
Charles c. Whelan, IS years, 1916 Both
street northwest white.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
William T. Shirley and Lula B. Wood
ward, both of Richmond, Va.
Harry r. Bivans and Sadie B. Dean, both
of Anacostia, D. C.
William S. Reeves and Grace A. Cham
berlain.
William H. Perry and Stella Watts.
Roswell E. Baker and Florence M. Szeg-
edy.
Julius Veney and Emma Stewart
Edward P. Harrison of Newkirk, Md, and
Bertha V. Keith of this city.
Henry Shorter and Lille Reynolds
Samuel NJ w. Ledbee and Mary A.
Chauncey, both of Alexandria, Va.
of Charles county, Nd.
James F. Morgan and Eleanor NJ Cor
man.
Cleon B. Berkeley and Daisy B. Rudd,
both of Richmond Va.
. Clarence Rawles and Frances Manlin.
Reuben w. Humphrey and Addie NJ.
Green. both of Derwood, Md.
David R. Thomas of this city and Lola
M. Perkins of Anacostia D. C.
Henry F. Voigt and Amanda NJ. Hurley,
both of Tenleytown. d. C.
William Gaines and Alice Matthews.
Frederick Namaster of Baltimore Nd
and Alice j. Lynch of this city.
George Bowerson and Susie Wahl.
William L. Cooke and Mary L. Kelly,
both of Bristersburg, Va.
jeremiah Flynn and Katie Ganey.
Henry E. Gibson and Lilly l.. briggs. both
of Richmond, Va.
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toons of green vines. which added much to
the attractiveness of the scene. The ush-
ers who previous to the entry of the bridal
procession, were kept busy seating the
company, Were Mr.. William A. Farrelly of
New York city; Mr.. Theodore P. Babbitt of
Landover, Mass, brother of one of the
grooms; Mr.. W. Arthur Dexter and Mr.
Paul Dexter, brothers of the brides. Mr.
Howard P. Dixey of Philadelphia was best
man for Mr.. Wood and Mr. Yates Lansing
of Albany, N. Y, acted as best man for
Mr.. Babbitt Miss Katherine Dexter was
attended by her sister, Miss Eva Dexter, as
maid of honor and Miss Cora Dexter by
Miss Louise Everett Dexter, another sister,
also as maid of honor.
Miss Katherine Dexter wore an attractive
gown of Paris mousseline, with lace inser-
tions and medallionS. Her tulle veil was
fastened back with roSebuds. Miss Cora
Dexter was attired in a very pretty dress of
French lawn with lace trimmings with her
tule veil caught with a handsome pearl
brooch, the gift of the groom. Each bride
carried a large bouquet of bride roses. The
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Marine Band at Barracks.

The United States Marine Band. William
II. Santelmann, leader, viii give concert
at the marine barracks, the last one to be
given there this season. tomorrow begin
ming at 4:40 pm. Following is the pro-
gram:
March-"Thomas Jefferson. 8. .Santelmann
Overture-'La Dame Blanche .Boiedieu
Selection-"The Bohemian Girl. Balfe
Euphonium solo-'Therese". Waldron
(Musician. Ole ]. May)
Grand fantasia-"The Valkyrie" Wagner
Excerpts from Carmen ............ Bizet
THE Star Spangled Banner ...........K Key
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DIED.

BuEaLER. on Monday. September 70, 1904. 40
q SeF ssRsaa No 8 2e ID r &c
berg, November IA, 1888.
Funeral from her late residence Thursday Septeni-
Der y. at pm. Baltimore papers please
cony) q
LATHAM. On Tuesday, September 20, 1904 az
Vienna. Va; MAUD. beloved daughter of Mary
f. Campbell. aged twenty-five years.
Funeral Thursday September %. at O'Clock. q
McAvoY. Suddenly on September 81 1904, at 8
am, JOHN NJ McAv6Y husband of Catha-
rine c, McAvoy, in his ffty-seventh year.
1nterment private. q
MAUS. On September 20 1904 at her residence,
Rockville, Md. MARY NJ, wife of l. r.. Maus.
in the eighty fourth year of her age.
September % Friends and relatives invited.
Interment private.
o'HARE. On Monday September TO- 1904, at 4:IB
pm, JULIA o'HARE, widow of stephen
Boland and loving aunt of Thomas NJ. Boland,
Mary A. Kraft and Sadie c. Simmons
September %, at Q am Mass at St Aloysius
Church. Relatives and friends invited.
PRIGG. On September 10 1904 at $3.50 am. at
GhnrIes,Sn w Ta y, At the home of his sister,
Jno., E; and Elizabeth Prigs and beloved hus-
band of Alice B. Poole Prigg, aged thirty-four
Services private, Wednesday. September 81 at
1880 pm, at 1911 4th street northwest. e
wEIGEL. On Tuesday morning, September 20:
1904, HENRY WElGEL. beloved husband OF
Dora Weigel aged ffty-three years
Funeral services at home ITO jefferson street,
Anacostia, Thursday afternoon September %,
at o'clock. Friends invited
WERTZ Suddenly, on September 81 1904, at 4:30
am, at her residence. 472 | street southwest,
CATHERINE WERTZ. widow of the late Au-
gust Wertz and mother of Mrs. 5. w. Drummer
and Henry ]. Wertz, aged sixty-fve years and
ten months.
Notice of funeral hereafter Baltimore papers
please copy.)
WHALEN. On Tuesday September 20. 1904, at
1890 am, CHAS. c. WHALEN, formerly pro-
prietor of Cottage Lunch Room, 18th
street.
Short services at the house of his sister. Mrs.
Downs Seth and streets northwest at
am. Thursday, September %, thence
Holy Trinity Church. where requiem will
be said for the repose of his soul. Friends in
vited.
In Memoriam.
BEVERIDGE In loving remembrance of our
daughter LOUISA NJ. BEyERIDGE who died
four years ago today, September p, 1900.
MOTHER AND FATHER.
QUIGLEY In sad but loving remembrance of our
dear brother, JOHN +. QUIGLEY, who de-
parted this life seven years ago, September 81,
1897. Anniversary mass at st. Dominfcs
Church.
BY HIS SISTERS, JENNIE AND LIZZIE.
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Orphans Day at Gentry Show.

Tomorrow will be orphans day at
Gentry Bros trained animal shows,
which are delighting capacity audiences
at every performance at 18th and w
streets northwest this week.
Through the courtesy of F. II. Gentry,
general manager of the show the in
mates of several prominent orphan insti-
tutions will attend the matinee perform.
ance tomorrow guests of the proprie-
tors.
Among the institutions invited are st.
Fincent's Orphan Asylum and the German
Orphan Asylum. This afternoon the chill
dren of ST. Pauis parochial school, 18th
and streets, are attending the matinee
as the especially invited guests of Mr..
Gentry.