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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
WHY THE PARTISAN
WOMEN ARE GRACEFUL

The graceful figures OF Partisan wO-
men are said 70 be due mainly 20 diet
and exercise. The French girl drinks
great deal OF milk until about the age
Of twenty, after which her repasts are
Of a light mountaineering kind. Where
I'm other countries q woman would take
a heavy meal. the Parisienne contents
herself with a bowl Of soup. Her out
door exercise is mainly limited 10 shop
ming excursions or short strolls In the
CITY. She is very active about her
household tasks, both from motives OF
economy and also as a means Of keep
ing down superfiuozz hes43-4-5iIIsas
CITY Journal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
GLITTER OF TYPEWRIrERs.

It is "A time Of great talking and
small doing There is "A prOdigiOus con-
test Of words and ink. Not even pub
tic officers are exempt from the fray:
indeed. somes Of them lead I'm il, loudly
roaring. There is a fine fury for writ
ing open letters" and telling grandly
what ought TO be done and what is TO
5a done SO fast they follow upon one
anothers heels that the tumult is be-
wtldering Not in such freuzies Is
work done. The great doors I'm the
world nave worked and have let other
persons do the talking. It was not by
"Open letters" and open mouths that
the thought Of the world translated
itself into action Nor, In this noisier
time. is the fabric of states reared and
Cemented by the public CHATTER OF typo
writers.-Boston Herald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
TO HAVE BIG LAWN FETE

William +. Barry Garrison. No 30.
and Katherine Barry Auxiliary, No. /.
Regular Army and Navy Union, win
inaugurate a lawn fete that will con-
tinue throughout the week at Schoutzen
Park, on BrightwoOd avenue, tomorrow
night. A liberal vaudeville performance
by professional entertainers has been ar
ranged for the opening night, to which
will be added fancy dancing and Illus
trated songs. Music fo+ the dancing on
the pavilion will be furnished by Pts
toria's Orchestra every evening from
7.30 to 1880.
The special features for the several
nights include: Tuesday, the Majestic
Quartet; Wednesday, military night, Co
lumbia Quartet; Thursday, a cake walk
by professionals, scheduled for $50
o'clock. and Friday, a second vaudeville
entertainment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
WOODMEN INACCURATE
SERIES OF VlSITATl0NS

The Modern Woodmen of America
have !naugurated their regular fall Wis
itatlons, the first of the series being last
Monday night, when the grand officers
attended the monthly meeting Of Tai
bott Camp, No. 1872 in their hail IN the
National Capital Bank building, Sl6
Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Consul of Talbot Camp Neighbor II.
H Willard presided
A program of interesting novelties
added Zest TO the occasion, the degree
work being performed in manner that
was both instructive and entertaining,
under the direction of Chief Forester J.
H Mcintyre, of Harmony Camp. The
next visitation viii be held at Pythian
Temple September L. on the occasion
OF the meeting of Columbia Camp, No.
II. 923, on which occasion all neighbors
are cordially invited 10 be present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
FLOCK OF ARCANUM ANGELS
TO DESCEND ON THE CAPITAL

the race for Gabriel. as his clarion
voice renders it superfuous 10 resort
10 the metallic instrument that IS in
Separable from that name in the minds
Of the student
Harry Bishop is now c0mmander-In-
chief of the Angel Army Of America
and has opened Offices in the Johnston
building, Flatbush avenue and Fulton
street. Brooklyn. The Washington
workers are now in correspondence
with him, and it IS probable that Arch
angel Bishop and a retinue of his
angels Will descend upon the CAPITAL
to see that the local branch IS prop
erly instituted.
Splendid Farm Purchased.
In order 10 keep the angels in line.
the Brooklyn angels have purchased a
splendid farm az Sayvllle. J. l., which
is available only TO members and their
families during the summer months.
As each member of the Arcauum who
desires 20 become an angel is required
TO do two weeks work on the farm as
one Of the last passages In HIS militia
ton, IL is probable that the Washing
ton angels may find Il desirable TO secure
a farm of their own at a more accessi-
Bile point. but this. as yet is purely
speculative.
At the last meeting OF the Brooklyn
contingent twenty-One candidates were
raised through the dark room into
Haven No. !. under the leadership OF
Chief Scout George b. Hunt. The re-
cruits were promptly shipped 10 say
Vile where they were met by Col -.
3. Carr, commissioner OF TIE farm, who
assigned three Of them 10 the farm
Droper. caring for The parsnip patch,
three in the milk dairy, three in the
cheese factory, three In the botanical
gardens, three counting money at the
grand arch. three as artists on the
stage at the Casino and three In tbs
bank. They assumed their duties at
once with happiness and eontentmenL
Provision for Children.
one beauty about the Angels is that
IN their frollcs they do not exclude the
members Of their families. but even
make provision Tor the children 10 have
The time Of their lives. The Brooklyn
Angels have laid of g plot of ground
for the children and fitted IL up with
merry-g0-rounds. flying wheels. sliding
chutes. toboggan slides goat teams. and
other amusements, calculated % make
The little ones think that a little bit Of
heaven is % be found upon the earth.
Those in charge Of the Washington
movement. headed by Claude r. Zap
pone. have been more than surprised at
the enthusiasm developed iu the short
time the matter has been under consid-
Grafton. and are sanguine OF establish
ing one Of the strongest Angel bodies IN
the country.
District Council. No 1885, Royal Ar
canum. has held its last meeting in
Pythiau Temple The lease has been
Surrendered and its property has been
removed 10 SchmidJs Hall 5l6 Ninth
street. where the meetings VIII pe neIa
froT,1 ravy on The meeting night has
also been changed and hereafter they
viii assemble on the first and third
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
BOKS BEGINNING.

Among the many remarkable men In
our country Is Edward Box Box was
born in Holland He arrived In America
az the age of six. and has been a hus-
tier ever since He did chores at home.
washed dishes for his mother. built the
fires. swept the floors. etc. His parents
were very poor. His first money was
earned by selling water by the glassful
to passengers on surface cars which
ran from Brooklyn 10 Couey Island.
one cent glass; BY and by he put a
slice OF lemon in each glass and got ?
cents. In winter he sold newspapers
and worked in a bakery cleaning win
dows waiting on customers and deliv-
ering orders at 50 cents a week, He Is
still a young man. and his fortune is
about q million.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
THIS YEARS COLOR DISAPPOINT.
mENT.

Every summer there is one color in
millinery that fails TO have the success
the designers expect for It. Last year
green was this neglected shade. and
during the preceding season there were
plenty of mauve hats 10 be had as late
in the year as one wanted them An
inspection Of the windows of the Fifth
avenue shops in August always shows
which tint failed to come up To the eX-
pectatiOns of the milllners. This year
IL was undoubtedly pink. For one rea-
son or another taste seems to have de-
cided against pink hats this summer. and
the result is that they may be bought
now IN large variety and at sm Il
prices.-New York Sun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Degree Corresponds With
the ShrinerS Among the
MaSOnS.
STARTED IN BROOKLYN
Movement Receives Strong Impetus
During Week, and Royal AIcanum-
ties Discuss Probable Officers.
- want TO be an angel.
And with the angels froll"."

This perversiou of the old coUplet has
been the prevailing theme Of Royal Ar
canum activity during the past week.
and promises to become one of the fra
/ ternsI sensations of the season.
Are your wings sprouting?" is the
salutatlOn that is spreading throughout
the Arcanum world.
In other words. Washington is 10 have
a new fraternal body corresponding with
the Shrine Of Masonry, the Patriarchs
Militant OF the Odd Fellows. and the
Dramatic order Of Knights Of Khoras-
san Of the Knights Of Pythias. Ident-
fed with the movement are many Of the
most prominent Arcanum workers iu the
District. including Past Grand Regents
j. Edward Swaine. ". II. Brigham, T.
J. Landagrin. together with Claude r.
Zappone. J. D. Biddis. Benjamin White.
NJ A. Tolson, and A. +. Cook
Movement Began in Brooklyn.
In the estimation OF Arcanum mem
bers throughout the country the Area
mum Angels presages one Of the hap
piest thoughts Of more than a quarter
OF a century OF existence. The move
ment was started in Brooklyn. y. Y,
less than year ago. and has already
progressed rapidly in that city, where
I a large proportion OF the members Of the
order have Joined this advanced degree.
that Is organized with the sole purpose
OF making members realize that life is
worth living. Those who have any con-
scientious scruples against such belief
are relgiously excluded from the realm
OF the Angels. as association with them
IS warranted 10 convert the unbeliever,
and one Of the foremost principles Of
the order Is to avoid interfering with the
beliefs OF its members.
Discussing Officers for Band.
A call will probably be issued within
the next week or ten days for a meeting
Of those interested IN the subject 20 per
feet an organization.
In the meantime speculation Is rife
as TO the probable officers, and tickets
are already being formed. One posi-
ton for which there will be no con-
test from present indications. IS that
Of ST Peter. the outer guard, for winch
Brother Brigham seems admirably
suited. Claude r. Zappont IS likewise
apt to experience little opposition In
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
NOT HIS FAULT.

cit is a very hne thing to be brave
and generous and NOBLE said Bliss
Perry, the writer, editor and Harvard
teacher, but sometimes we are generous
and noble against our will. Then. OF
course. we deserve no credit
"Of this type was a young married
man whose father-in-law, a reputed
millionaire, burst in on him one day and
groaned:
All IS lost. / am utterly ruined"
'Ahem, said the son-in-Iaw, Then
I married for love, after all"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Majestic-"The Girl and the Gambler"

A rare dramatic treat is evidently in
store fo~ the theatsrgOeTs in this city
when Florence Bindley presents The
Girl and the Gambler" at the Majestic
Theater. week beginning September 10.
Careful attention has been given to
the production Of this musical comedy
drama. and L Is said TO be something
out OF the usual run OF things theatre
cal. The supporting cast IS said 70 be
very me one and includes a chorus
with excellent singing qualities.
Gifted with considerable histrionic
ability and a good singing voice
rare combination indeed. Miss Bindley
IS an entertainer OF the first magni-
tude There Is nothing OF the com
monplaCe in this new drama. drama
with heart interest at the bottom. IL S
the old story told in a new way. The
girl. Miss Bindley. takes up the ar
rows of the avenging angel and rights
the wrongs which have been done her
family. The play will be deliberately
staged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
SEA TONNAGE OF THE WORLD.

Ocean freight rates are kept remark
ably firm, considering the tremendous
increase In the worlds output Of ships.
There We're put In the water on the
was ever before fiOated in any one dis
trict. Lloyd says there are now $780,
coo tons OF mercantile ships and over
10000 vessels. OF these twO-thirds
alone fioated 2OT vessels during the
first half OF the present year. the tom
mage Of which exceeded that Of any pre-
vious six months by more than 100000
tOns.-Philadelphi Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
HUsTLERs ARE NoT WANTED.

Cheap travelling men who can pick up
orders in a brisk and breezy fashion IN
the West and Southwest of our own
country are not the men who may be
expected 10 do business in Mexico, says
consul j. A. lie Roy, of Durango. Ihe
professional hustler IS quite apt 70
be Of no use down here. Men Of edu-
cation and culture. with gentlemanly
manners and a knowledge Of the Ian
Guage. its people. and their customs.
are the sort of travelling men American
firms need for all Spanish America
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
LEES PORTRAIT AT WEST POINT

Brig. Gen. A /. Mills. superintendent
OF West Point, has secured an excellent
oil portrait OF Gen. Robert z. Lee, and
mess hall in company with portraits OF
the other superintendtns OF the Acad-
envy. He found this portrait IN Balti-
more. and all who have seen IL think
Il an excellent likeness Of General Lee
as he appeared when superintendent II
has been thought by some that General
Lees portrait had been removed because
OF his espousal Of the Confederate cause,
but IL was never there until now
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Discussing Officers for Band.
NEWS OF THE
DRAMATIC WORLD
Continued from Third Page

fContinued from Thlrd PageD
nous Babes in the Woods, the nur-
sery fairy story. and told in a way
that is most entertaining to both old
and young people. It IS around Alan
and Jane that so much Of the thrilling
action Of the piece centers, and one fol-
lows their career with anxiety and
much interest. The scenic and cleo
tricaI effects are truly marvellous, while
the costumes are elaborate and gor-
Eeous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
.HACGABEES OF WORLD
MAY GO TO JAMESTOWN

The next annual enCampment or me
Mscca bees of the World viii probably
be held on the grounds OF the James
town Exposition, II the consent Of the
exposition management can be secured.
Mai Cen w n. Sletzer, OF the Uniform
Rank. passed through Washington Mon
day on his way To Norfolk upon this
mission. No word has yet been received
as 10 the result OF his visit, but IL is
generally believed that satisfactory ar
engagements viii be cousummated,
General Sletzer is making an extended
tour of the East on business pertaining
10 the order and reports most encOurag-
ing conditions everywhere While in this
city he was the guest of Col o. W.
Hammond.
With a view 20 arousing enthusiasm
IN the approaching visit of Mrs. Lillian
NJ HOLSTER. supreme commander Of
the Ladies' of the Maccabees Of the
World. the latter part of October,
prizes have been offered TO those hives
securing the greatest number of appli-
cants for membership before that date
when large class initiation VIII be
conducted by Supreme Commander Hol-
lister. Many of the hives have entered
the lists surcharged with determination
To win the coveted emblems.
Sir Knight Hill Montague. of Rich
mond. Va. Tent. No. 4, is a candidate
for the office Of deputy grand sire. Of
Odd Fellows, at the sovereign grand
lodge which meets in Toronto. Canada,
in September. and his many friends here
would rejoice in his success.
Mrs. Melva J. Caswell. State COM
mander. is spending a few days in New
York. Mrs. Caswen Will return next
week and will be given a reception On
September 7. by National Hive. The
commanders of the other hives in the
District of Columbia, Virginia. and
Maryland. have been invited TO attend.
Miss Rose Colman. member Of Ma
tional Hive who has been seriously i'll
in sibley Hospital. Is now convalescing
at Harpers Ferry.
Lady Lula S. Hammond, record keep
er of the National Hive, has been plac-
ed in charge Of the class work for the
hive for the next two months. She
states that the hive expects to add 100
new members.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Chase's-"Diana in Dreamland."

Cbase's offers for the week of Septem'
her 10 Walter Jones. recently the star
funny man with The Girl and the
Bandit" the electrical fantasy, Diana
In Dreamland, or the Priestess Of Fire.
Alice Davenport. In the one-act comedy
Nov" TreIoaF. the eX-HaTVard var
-Itv oarsman and athlete. in many sem
satioual athletic feats. and CLIFFORD and
Burke. the blackfaCe TOuchstones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

will result most satisfactorily % inter
ests in this city and may be the means
Of bringing to Washington brains, cap
ital. and energy, factors so essential
in the accomplishment Of the task that
the Shippers and Jobbers Association
has laid out for its members in the
present movement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Columbia-"Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch"

Mrs. Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch"
with Madge Carr Cook in the title role
wiu.be next weeks attraction at the Co
lumbia Theater. This IS the fourth sea-
son of this phenomenally successful
comedy. which las been generally re-
ceived as the best American play.
Tt is a decentralization By Anne Crawford
Flexner OF Alice Hogan RiCe's two pop
MAR novels-"Mrs Wigs Of the Cab.
baEe Patch" and Lovely Mary" Miss
Cook is supported by the original cast
that appeared in the Savoy Theater pro-
duction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
HEPTASOPHS TO ADD
800 NEW MEMBERS

The Improved order of Heptasophs
has undertaken the task of adding at
least 800 members to the order In this
city before January / The initial ac-
ton looking 10 the contamination OF this
purpose was taken Monday night at the
meeting of the arChous and past ar
chons, held i'm Typographical Temple.
Supreme Organizer J. W. Cruett came
over from Baltimore on that occasion
and addressed the assembIage in terms
that aroused enthusiasm to the highest
pitch If the movement is successful
one or more new conclaves viii prob
ably be organized. The meeting Of ar
chons adjourned to meet September II
at 1904 Pennsylvania avenue.
Howard Perry ConcIavr. No. $50. viii
have as its guests on September 10. the
degree team Of Eastern Conclave, Of
Baltimore. which viii come over for
the purpose Of conducting a joint ini-
tiation. About twenty members are eX-
pected to be in the visiting party and
invitations are extended To members of
the order In Washington 10 be present,
The meeting viii be held in Typograph-
lcal Temple, 42t C street.
The annual disbursements to the bene-
fciaries Of deceased members of the
Heptasophs amount to about 1920, 900
or practically 100000 a month The
total membership of the order in the
United States at present is about 10000
and not 1000 as has been enormously
stated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
Aeademy-"The Gypsy Girl"

For the week commencing September
10 the Academy VIII offer that talented
and diminutive little artist. Miss Dolly
KemDeT IN her great success, The
Gypsy Girl" with an important cast and
elaborate scenic effects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
WANTED SOME SEED.

An Ohio farmer having heard of a
man who successfully raised s. bills
wrote 10 mis- Congressman for some Of
the seed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02
PROVIDES DOGS A BATH.

Dresden Eas just opened a bathing
establishment for dogs, IL Is owned and
governed b. the municipality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

District Council. No. 1895, Royal Ar
canum. has held its last meeting in
Pythiau Temple. The lease has been
Surrendered and its property has been
removed 10 SchmidJs Hall. 5lt Ninth
street. where the meetings VIII be neld
from nsw on The meeting night mas
also been changed and hereafter tneE
viii assemble on the first and third
Tuesdays Of the month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-02

Lady Lula S. Hammond. record keep
er of the National Hive, has been plac-
ed in charge Of the class work for the
hive for the next two months. She
states that the hive expects to add 100
nav u1pu1h hare
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-02-27

having it flow by lands of ripariam
owners to finally waste by sinking and
eyaporating in the desert. The Calf.
fornia decisions cited for appellants
may no longer be considered good
law even in the state in which thew
were rendered
In the recent case Of Kansas y Colo.
RADIO before the Supreme Court Of rhs
United States, Congressman Needham
testified that irrigation had doubled
and trebled the value of property in
Fresno and King Counties, Calito.-
MIA, that they mad to depart from the
doctrine OF riparian rights and under
that doctrine it would be difficult %
make any future development; that
there has been a departure from tho
principles laid down in Lux v. Haggin,
because at that time the value OF
water was not realized, that the deCi-
soin has been practically reversed BY
the same court on subsequent Occd-
sions, and that the doctrine of prior
appropriation and the application CO
water to beneficial use is in effect
in force now in that State.
We must decline to award the de-.
PENDANTS the waters of the stream az
riparian proprietors and patentees OF
the land along it's banks PRIOR TO
1867.
The case will be remanded fer a
new trial unless there is fled on the
part Of the plaitnIfTs within thirty
days from the filing hereof, writtel
consent that the Judgment be modi-
fed by limiting the use of the 1St m
Ches. CT ) 34-50 cubic feet ner second
OF water awarded to the plant.l.s. 10
such times as may be necessary- ior
the irrigation of their crops or land,
or for other beneficial purposes, be-
tween April Is and October Is OF
ZACH year. and by allowing plaintiffs
for the remainder Cf the time the -
inches awarded TO them, when neceS-
sary for their household. domestic and
stock purposes, and by striking from
the decree the words:
at k further -6ercd. adjTdgcd and
decreed that said plaintiffs have the
exclusive right to use and the eXcluS-
i've use of said Upper Twaddle Ditch
| and Flume at all seasons Of the year.
If such consent is so filed the ais
| trict court will modify the judgment
accordingly and as so mCdihed thu
! judgment and decree VIII stand affirm
| ed.
Talbot. ].
We concur: :
Fitzgerald. c. ].
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1906-02-27
We concur.
FitZgerald. c
= Quarterly Report.
ormsby County, Nevada.

n lieu ep 80 A..
onG cf Lost ouartar s10noe se,A
Counts, roo,,sos 70, NJ
Canine rcanses 1o57 5o
T io,,or roanSas e,o %
Foo Of 20 oHoars 20, A
po,+ 80 ~ h,sn o5n n,
Dol, . con IN
-, 1.o,+ . ,,oo, o.,
C,;o, aahoo, + ,-,o On -,
cIo+ ,,,,obino ,ioansa 900 IN
r,ioore++o ,;ca,So 40 q
san,;,nnr,, ca. st.to Tre.. 5s1 20
Do,;,+ +, o. on,1
~"
So"' se'e"'S' reno o,,,
cenara1 fund o7eo 2.
Salary fund oseo oo
40, Aeon POND Fund Series
1900 on =,
a. SiVoVo Aoo w
Agl. Assn. BOND Fund, Series ..
$4,000 ...............4o 400 90
CO. School tund. Dlst. l.....5eS 80
co. School fund, Dist. 2......15l ~
Co. School fund Dist. 3........5O 20
Co School Fund Dist. 4......24 90
State School fund, Dist. ..26O5 90
State school fund, Dist 2. 100 90
State School fund, dist.3 LEO 90
State School fund, Dist ...165 90
Special building ........5 $3.50 90
School library, No 2.........S6 W
Total 21,S6S 59K
Re pi.ulation.
Cash IN treasury octoper lSoo
'.'.'.''.''''''''..'....4Vo -o oo*a
hecelpts from oct. ISL 10 Dec
'0' A''o w
ois"ui seineh's !ioln oc'' Isl
bdiohce cash III oouhty treas.
H. DIE EhiCf1'
Decentralization
State fund .1o3 Sc
General fund .b017 O3i,
Salary fund 1928 rs