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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20
GIRL WON HUSBAND WITH
SONG, BUT KEPT SECRET
Helen j. Barrett of Rogers Brothers,
Company, Married.

Helen j. Barrett of Rogers Brothers,
Company, Married.
Toledo, March 19.-Miss Helen F..
Barrett of the Rogers Brothers Com
pany is Mrs. Myvar Pickens, the wife
of rich insurance man in Toledo.
She has been since last summer
but the, fact has only just now come
to light.
Fhe young woman won her husband
with song. Her family home is in
Springfield Mass. She was in New
York last summer, studying at a con-
servatory in preparation for Klaw &
Erlanger's school. She appeared In a
public musicale and Mr.. Pickens was
in the audience.
When he heard her sing it was all
up with him. He sought an intro
duction, made a swift and successful
courtship and-they were married. The
wedding was at the Little Church
Around the Corner.
1t was agreed to keep the marriage
a secret, at least until the end of the
brides engagement with Rogers
Brothers. That i is to come on Satur-
day, at Cincinnati.
Mrs. Pickens will leave the stage
and come to live with her husband
at 1876 Eleventh street, Toledo.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

AFTERNOON reception which the Presi-
dents wife may hold, But Mrs. Payne
whitney, and in her absence, Mrs.
James Wadsworth, Jr., must be asked
10 stand next to the first lady of the
land at state receptions, in the alb
sence of their mother, and lead the
company on the arm of the President
at state cabinet dinners. Miss Wilson,
as daughter of the widower who holds
the portfolio of Secretary of Agricul-
ture, represents her father by stand
ing in line in accordance with the
creation of her fathers office. Until
lately she has, therefore, always stood
at the end of the line, Now that there
mas been a new cabinet portfolio add
ed, Mrs. Cortelyou, as wife of the Sec
rotary of Commerce and Labor, occu-
pies the last place in the line of cabi-
net women at state receptions, But
though she stands one ahead of Mrs.
Cortelyou, Miss Wilson can never hone
for the honor of standing second lady
IN the land since, in order for that to
come to pass, every other cabinet
woman who now outranks her would
nave to be incapacitated by illness or
absence from the city This would be
rendered an even more remote con-
tingency by the fact that in the event
OF the absence of Mrs. Hitchcock, the
latter would be represented by one of
her two daughters, and Miss Knox
would come in as the representative Of
her mother. The laws of Modes and
Persians were subject to change in the
course of centuries and death and
taxes may sometimes be evaded, but
never must this unwritten law of So
eial etiqutte be diviated from by one
hairs breadth. Senator and Mrs. De-
pew closed their social campaign for
the season by a large dinner company
last week, followed the next day by an
afternoon reception. They will go to
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20
LITTLE GAYETY IN WASHINGTON
SOCIETY JUST NOW
But Easter Week Will Bring a Rush of Official
Entertainments

Washington, March 19.-The Tuesday
morning cabinet meetings" as the
conferences of Mrs. Roosevelt and The
wives of her husbands advisers. have
been called have been discontinued UNI
til next autumn. owing chiefly to the
illness or absence from town of many
ladies of the cabinet circle. No Off
cial entertainments are arranged for
the immediate future. but during The
Easter season Mrs. Roosevelt will pro-
ably return to her custom of garden
parties and afternoon teas.
Mrs. Hay will remain at her home on
Lafayette Square through the entire
spring. There will doubtless be some
informal entertaining in the cabinet CO.
terie to welcome Mrs. Taft when she
comes to join her husband. She is yet
In California with her children, but
will meet her husband in St. Louis
May l, where the President and cab
met are expected to open the LOUIS
lana Purchase Exposition. The Sec
rotary of War has not yet selected a
Washington residence, and with his
ldLllllJs -NAA at the
at least through the early summer.
The Postmaster General. who has
been confined to the house with govt.
and the Secretary of Agriculture, who
is i'll with.grip; are both somewhat i'm
proved. Secretary Wilson and Miss
Wilson will make a short trip south
as soon as the Secretary of Agriculture
Is able to travel.
1t is a strange situation, never be-
fore known in the social history of the
country, that in the case of illness or
absence of both Mrs. Roosevelt and
Mrs. Hay, a young matron Of New
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20
Mark Twain and W. D. Howells

Mark Twain and w. d. Howells
were one day iunching in a cafe in
New York. Two overdressed young
men entered, and the first said in a
loud voice: Waiter, bring me some
bisque of lobster, a bottle of wine and
a chop. Just mention my name to the
cook, too, so that everything will be
done to my liking" The second young
man said: Bring me some sole with
peas, and tell the cook who it's for"
Mr. Twain gave his order a moment
later. He said in a loud voice: Bring
me half dozen oysters, and mention
my name to each of them"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20
ANCESTRY OF THE CAT.
wild Members of Feline Family in
England.

Wild Members of Feline Family in
England.
From the London Golden Penny.
A peculiar interest attaches to the
British wild cat: In fact, a double in
terest. 1t has grown rare of late years
in England, but has mot yet by any
means been exterminated and SO 1t
still remains the only beast of prey
left on English soil that is dangerous
to man. No doubt it's ultimate fate
will be that of the wolf and the wild
boar, and even now 1t Is chiefly known
only to gamekeepers and poachers. A
little time ago the race was common
enough In the woods throughout Scot
land, and is still to be found in Wales
and Ireland. The Irish variety is
larger than the British, but the race
seems to be spread all over Northern
Europe. and 1t is also found in North
ern Asia and Nepal.
Some years ago 1t was the cause of
a great controversy. The question was
as to the origin of the ordinary cat.
Is IL a form of the wild cat, altered by
domestication till it's fittest qualities
survived, or is the ordinary cat dis
tinct creature? Now. though the do
nestle cat is probably the commonest
ouadruped in Europe. there certainly
was a time when II was rare and val
liable. Shylock, indeed, speaks of 1.-THE
harmless, necessary cat" not at all as
IL 1t were such a treasure as the mon
key which his daughter exchanged for
the turquoise ring; but we must go
10 an earlier date than Queen Eliza
beth's time. Pennant, the naturalist.
talking of Howell. who ruled over
Southern Wales for thirty years and
died in 94s. says that that excellent
prince did not think II beneath him TO
ascertain the value of animals and fix
the price at which they should be
bought and sold In his dominions, So
he decreed that a killing before II
could see was to cost a penny, but aft
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20
Infelicity in the blaine Family.


A painful report is going the rounds
relative to the connubial infelicity OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr.
They were married in this city a lit
tie more than two years ago. She Is
the beautiful daughter of Rear Adj
miral Hichborn, who is now on the re-
tired list, but was at the time CHIEF
of the Bureau of Construction and Re-
pair under the Secretary Of the Navy.
Miss Martha Hichborn was great
favorite in the upper circle of society
and had opportunities by the score
for making a brilliant marriage.
Against the protest of all her friends
and especially of her parents, Miss
Young Blaine, the divorced husband Of
Miss Nevins, the actress Numerous
stories of the present Mrs. Blaine's UNI
happiness have been circulated from
time to time, and now she has come
home TO her parents, II Is said, to re-
main permanently
James G. Blaine, Jr., has had a
meteorio career, and his many love
adventures have been sensational IN
the extreme. His first marriage occur.
red IN 1886, much 10 the dlspleasure OF
his family. because the bride was an
actress. But, as Il turned out, all
the world knows that she was much
too good for him. For about year
the young couple lived happily Ia a
New York apartment house. AID then
frequent quarrels occurred, owing "a
the husbands hlrintiouH propensities,
and one summers day AZ Long Branch
he actually struck his pretty wife on
fhe street Everybody sympathixed
with heh Of course fn due legal time
a divorce was obtained and Marie
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

York city, who is still in her early
twenties, stands next to the President
and becomes virtually the First Lady
of the land" She is Mrs. Payne
Whitney, eldest daughter of Secretary
Hay, and by the ruling of official ETH
quette, is entitled to her mothers place
in the line of cabinet ladies whenever
Mrs. Hay is disinclined to fill it. After
Mrs. Whitney, comes the second
daughter of the Secretary of State
Mrs. James Wadsworth, Jr.-another
charming and very youthful matron.
These ladies. who both reside else
where, being married. outrank the
Presidents daughter. Miss Alice, be-
ing "spinster." holds really no Off
cial position beyond that given by
courtesy to unmarried daughters OF
cabinet officers.
The Cabinet Girls.
The cabinet girls are entitled to
stand in line. if they choose, at any
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

their New York house Immediately up
on the adjournment of Congress, and
in June will sail for Paris to visit
Mrs. Depew's mother.
An Unique Entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas f. Walsh, who
have gone to New York for a few days
visit, have planned a unique entertain
vite a large company to an illustrated
lecture on the state of Colorado in
their magnificent home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert McClurg of Colorado
Springs are the lecturers. They are
now visiting Washington, en- route for
the University of Virginia, and are
receiving a great many social atten-
ton. Mrs. McClurg, who was Miss
Virginia Donaghue of Virginia, not
only possesses a charming personality
but Is light in the literary world,
and is also the regent of the Colorado
Cliff Dweller's Association. She enjoys
the distinction of having been decor
ated by the French government and
given the title of "Officier de Instruc-
ton Publique" for her chronological and
archaeological researches among the
cliff dwellers. Mr.. MeClurg is well
known on two continents as a lecturer
and writer.
Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, who has been
passing a week with her son and his
wife, Mr.. and Mrs, William r. Hearst,
has gone TO New York for a short vis-
it. She has just returned from a tour
of the world, and after several visits
in Eastern cities, will come back to
Washington for a longer stay before
going to her California estate for the
summer.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20
The President ana Consressman

The President and CongreaHman
Smith.
President Roosevelt has made 1t
clearly understood that he is not dis
turbed by the demonstration which
took place in the House the other day
when William Alden Smith, of Mich
gan, nominated Speaker Cannon for
President amid tremendous applause.
The President is quoted as having said
Il haven't two better friends in Con-
gress than Speaker Cannon and Mr..
Smith. II my nomination lay in their
hands l would feel absolutely sure
of being their choice.
The other afternoon Representative
and Mrs. Smith were strolling Ieisurely
down Sixteenth street when a GENTLE
man came up briskly behind them
1t was President Roosevelt on his way
TO the White House. "Why, how do
you do, Mrs. Smith? How are you,
William Alden?" he inquired in the
most cordial manner as he shook hands
with both and Joined them in their
walk. All three chatted in a manner
so amiable as to dispell any thought
or umbrage on the part of the Presi-
dent because of the Representatives.
remark in the House.
As a matter of fact, the President
and Mr.. Smith have long been warm
personal friends. They have been to-
gether in several campaigns and have
appeared on the stump at the same
time, in various parts of the country.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

Nevins, again free, went on the stage
TO win new honors. She is now the
happy and honored wife of the emil
nent New York physician, DIR. w. T.
Bull Six years ago he got COM
mission to serve in the army at Ma
Mia. At that time it was currently
reported that he had mended his ways
and was about to marry Miss Kuhune
Beverage, the attractive and talented
sculptress. Again the lady's family in
terposed. Her mother cabled emphatic
denial of the rumor from Europe and
young Blaine was thrown over. He was
given captaincy in the army and
acted as assistant adjutant general on
the staff of Gen. Merritt On his way
to Manila, at San Francisco and
Honolulu, his name was linked with in
eidents that are still unpleasantly re-
membered. His stay in the Philippines
was of very short duration, and he
was recalled" owing to his conduct
in the two cities named. Soon after
the death of his father young Blaine
became newspaper reporter in Pitts
burg, having first announced that he
meant to settle down and elevate"
that much misunderstood profession of
Journalism. Before many months how
ever his journalistic sponsors advised
him seriously to quit newspaper work
and try something harder. At one
time he occupied a place in the Penn
sylvania Railroad offices in Philadel-
phia; at other times he has been
heard from in various localities, en-
gagged in as many vocations. Finally
he switched off to New York, where
he has since lived,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

house pet. 1t had, however, the bushy
instead of the tapering tail, but had
the short legs of the tabby. Ruppel's
theory was that this animal was a
descendant of the cat worshiped by
the Egyptians, and that to this East
ern superstition we owe the harmless,
necessary occupant of our fireside.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20
South African Manager Anheuser-
Busch Brewing Assn. Cured OF
Severe Cold by Chamber
I0fnss COr,OI. RaroaAv
lain's Cough Remedy

During my trip in the Transvaal I
contracted a heavy cold. am pleas
ed to state that Chamberlain's Cough
Kennedy gave me prompt relief and
AFTER continuing its use for a few days
was entirely rid of the distressing in
disposition" says Mr.. Albert Il,
Stiasny, manager of the Anheuser-
Busch Brewing Association, Cape
Town. South Africa. This remedy has
a worldwide reputation for it's cures
OF colds, and can always be depended
upon. For sale by all druggists.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

In the spring
y o u r health
needs atten-
ton. The sys-
tenn is over
loaded with
! m p u rit les
which m u 81
be got rid OF
nc once o r
you're going
ing TO be sick.
Then the Bit
ters Is needed.
II will cure
General De-
biiity.
Spring Fever,
NERVOUSNESS,
stomach Ills,
Insomnia and
siaiafia Try m
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

the manager Ofea health food"
restaurant IN New York city gave con
spioiOuE display 10 this sign: Nothing
that ever squealed IA served here
That Is his novel way Of announclng
that pork is not served there Ia any
form. This regerfiOn 20 the Mosaic law
against eating The flesh ~ beasts TINT
~ not split the hoof and chew the
cud" 10 becoming quite popular in the
eastern meifopOlle.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

e. IA
be
the the
Plans for this attraction
Women
the
large
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

A delicate constitution exposes a
child to all sorts of ailments. Do not
waste any more time and money trying
TO doctor each complaint separately.
Doctor the Constitution.
Vim Tone takes right hold OF any
weak system and builds a god
healthy foundation.
II puts life and vigor into the body
and mind.
That is what the child needs, that is
what any person who is weak and
siekly needs. Vitality.
People grow thin, pale, even become
80 Ill they are obliged to give up their
occupation, when there is nothing
wrong with them excepting they are so
ured, so weak, their vitality is so low.
To say that Pin Tone is worth its
weight in gold to those suffering from
a lack of energy is to speak lightly of
IT. II is invaluable as it begins its
work with the first dose and in a
remarkably short space of time the
PATIENTS restored to healthy, vigor-
Gus condition.
Many miserable wrecks have been
transformed into strong happy men
ana women by this marvel Of recent
medical discoveries, Pm Tone.
Good for little folks and big folks
100 Pleasant 10 take.
sold on a poaitive guarantee By
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

THE SOUTHERN BELL TELE-
PHONE AND TELEGRAPH COM
PANY has installed since our last pub
iished list Of subscribers, which APP
peared In this paper on Sunday, March
10, 1904,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

their New York house Immediately up
on the adjournment of Congress, and
in June will sail for Paris to visit
Mrs. Depew's mother.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31

better railroad earnings than In Janu-
airy and February; besides which 1t Is
about time for the Western roads to
feel the economies expected from the
heavy outlays Of the last three or four
years and which are now nearly com
pleted. This week the war In the Far
East has not been a factor. but more
decisive events may be expected be.
fore very long, and these are sure to
influence the foreign financial markets,
and by sympathy this market also.
Many of the financial leaders are alb
sent on their customary spring out.
ings. When they return fresh activity
may accompany the making of new
plans. It must not be forgotten, also,
that many good securities have had
severe fall. reaching a five per cent.
basis, and overdiscounting any bust.
ness reaction thus far experienced
Stocks are generally held in strong
hands, not by a scattered public, and
with the approach Of spring It will be
we'll to remember the advice of noted
operator who once said, Never sell
short when the sap is rising"
HENRY CLEWS.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31
Legal Notices.
sHERiFF's SALE NOTICE.

Under and by virtue Of certain
Alias Execution issued out of the Cir
cult Court of the First Circuit of the
Territory of Hawaii, on the 18th day
of March, 1904, in the matter Of The
First National Bank of Hawaii at Ho.
nolulu VS.. Jesse NJ. McChesney and X.
w. McChesney, surviving co.partners
doing business as McChesney and
Sons, have, in Honolulu. In the Cir.
cult aforesaid, on this 18th day Of
March, A. d. 1904, levied upon, and
shall offer for sale and sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, at the
Police Station, Kalakaua Hale, In
said Honolulu, at ~ o'clock noon Of
Monday, the 18th day Of April, A. b.
1904, all the right, title and interes;
Of the said Jesse NJ. McChesney and
r. W. McChesney, and Of the said
Jesse NJ. McChesney and r. w. Nc.
Chesney, surviving copartners doing
business as McChesney and Sons. in
and all the following described
property, unless the sum OF Forty-five
Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety.twu
and 76-1O0 Dollars, that being the
amount for which said alias execution
issued, together with interests, costs
and my fee and expenses are previous.
ly paid:
FIRST.
Lease from Kaplolani to ]. NJ.
McChesney, dated April 23. 1895, re
corded in the ONCE Of the Registrar oil
Conveyances In said Honolulu, in Ii
Der $50, page AS, Of certain piece Of
land at Waikiki.kai, Honolulu. Terri
tory of Hawaii, being Lot d ON makai
side Of the Waikiki Road (given BY
boundaries). Term of said lease, II
years from August I, 1895, at SITS pei
annum, with privilege of Is years mora
at 5000 per annum.
SECOND.
Land described In 0eed from Lau
Chong and wife, Chin See, to J. NJ. Nc.
Chesney, as of record In the said Office
, Of the Registrar " Conveyences in
Liber 167, page 10, being a piece OF
land at Kalia, Waikiki, (by metes and
bounds, area sG.511 square feet, parts
, Of L. c. A. POSI-, and Of Apana 2, L.
/ c. A. 20s3. Part Of said premises Is
held under lease to Kwong Chan, eH
piring October 1. 1918. at 500 pei
annum, and which said land Is under
mortgage to George Rodiek, .(besides
other lands) to secure payment Of
$1,000 in year from June 3. 1901, IN
terest at 7fo per annum.
Dated at said Honolulu, this It'll
/ day Of March, A. D. 1904.
A. M. BROWN,
High Sheriff, Territory of Hawaii.
27l1-Mar. II. 81, 81: Apr. 8.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31


between Russia
Coaks
riJm the huts
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-31
Legal Notices.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF vALU.
ABLE REAL ESTATE SITUATED
At PAWAA, PUNAHoU, IN no.
NoLuLU, OAHU, TERRITORY
OF HAWAII.

Pursuant to q decree made by the
Hon. ]. T. De Bolt, First Judge Of the
Circuit Court for the First Judicial
District, Territory Of Hawaii. filed on
the 14th day of March, A. D. 1904, in q
cause entitled Henry Smith VS.. Chris
TOPPER J. Holt, Emma NJ. Holt and Car
los A. Long, Bill for Foreclosure Of
Mortgage, Equity Division No. 1891.
the undersigned as Commissioner, duly
appointed, will expose for sale at Pub.
lie Auction, subject to confirmation by
the Court,
ON SATURDAY, THE 10th DAY OF
APRIL, A. D. 1904.
AT ~ O'CLOCK NOON,
Of said day, at the front (mauka) en-.
trance to the Judiciary Building In
Honolulu, Island Of Oahu. the following
described property, to-wit:
All those premises situated at Pa.
waa, Punahou, in said Island Of Oahu.
known as Lots SO, "a and IS and being
a portion Of those premises conveyed
to Bruce Waring G Company by deed
Of Liliuokalani X. Dominis, dated Au.
gust 23rd, 1895. and recorded In Liber
154 on pages 400 and 401 and by the
said Bruce Waring & Co. to Chas. 8.
Desky to the said Mortgagor by deed
dated June gath, 1896, and recorded in
the Office of the Registrar Of Convey.
ances in said Honolulu In Liber 159.
on folios 459 and ago and more partic.
ularly described as follows:
al. % ne ~
Makiki st. and Wilder Ave-, running
thence north 43o So Il. 1877 2.1o feet
along said Makiki st. to the West cor.
ner Of the land intended to be con
veyed. thence:
8. 49, co. e. 100 feet, thence
N. 44' 15' E. 225 feet, thence
N. 45' co. w. 101 feet to said Makikl
St., along the land Of J. M. Little
thence
s. 49, 49, w. 225 feet along said Ma
kiki st. to the place of beginning, con
tanning an area of 22,461 50. #. more
or less.
Together with all the easements, i'm
provements, rights, privileges and ap
purtenances to the same belonging Of
appertaining.
This Is the residence of Christopher
J. Holt on Makiki st. The house Is !
comfortable and commodious one.
The grounds are highly cultivated
and are situated In the midst Of tn,
best residences Of the city Of Homo
lulu.
Terms Of sale are Cash In U. s. Golt
Coin; Deed at expense OF purchaser.
For further particulars, inquire o
Jas. F. Morgan, Auctioneer, S57 Kaa
humanu Street, Honolulu, or G. W
Ashford, Kapiolani Building.
Dated this 18th day Of March, A. d
1904. at Honolulu, Oahu, Territory o
Hawaii.
VIM. BLAISDELL.
Commissioner.
2716-Mar. II, "a. 81; Apr. Z.