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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28
WE ARE KING"
Why This Ungrammatical Title Was
 Chosen for This Play.


 It is a common occurrence to hear the expression, What's in a name ?" Those who stop to consider, however, will realize that especially in commer- cial business an odd name or title ap- piled to a public staple or commodity, when that article has once been plac- ed upon the market, gives 1t an estab- lished value. This is equally so In the theatrical business, and many a manager could tell of restless nights spent in figuring out suitable and attractive title to a new play. A, w, Cross, who is pre- senting Lawrence Evart in we Are King, tells how the title for this in- teresting comedy was thought of, and how in three years the title has be- come so valuable that he would not accept $20,000 for the rights to it. We Are King was first written for Walker Whiteside, and tells of the
 
 experience of a young newspaper cor respondent who visits the principality of Kahnburg and while masquerading as the king eventually discovers that he is the real heir to the throne. Nat urally, it was hard to suggest a suit able title which, while being attrac- tive, would yet convey an idea of the play. Eventually the present title was selected, partly because it is a truthful title and also because it is so apparently ungrammatical as to cause comment.
 On the face of it, }"We Are King is absurd, If the title said "We are kings" it would be grammatically correct or equally so "I am king" would be correct Yet MT. Cross says that he considers that this pecullarity of title has helped make him a for tune during the last three years. Peo- pie notice the apparent absurdity and stop to comment on it. This creates a further interest, and, as the play itself is one of the best in modern years, those who have once seen the play never forget the curious title and when the show comes around again next season they tell their friends about it.
 All of which goes to show that in the theatrical business attention to even the smallest details may mean the success or failure of play Ad- vertisers would do well to follow the advice of Mir Cross and originate something different"
 "We Are King" appears at the New Haven theater next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28
Four Delicious Salads.

French Salad-BIake a nest of crisp lettuce leaves, and arrange upon these balls of cottage cheese and dec- crate the edge of the dish with thin slices of yellow tomatoes and cucum- bers and serve with dressing made of one saltspoon of salt, one-half salt spoon of pepper, two tablespoons of oil, six tablespoons of vinegar and one teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, all well mixed together.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28
NEW HAVEN.

The successful play ''The Ninety and Nine," drew large audience at the New Haven theater last night, It Is strong heart story of Indiana from the pen of the gifted Ramsay Morris and was suggested by the strong story of the Ninety and Nine" made fa- nous by the late Ira D. sankey and in addition to having enjoyed run of several months in New York has two road seasons to it's credit It is very strong scenically and is present ed by an excellent company, headed by Edmond Flaig. The performance will be given again to-day, matinee and night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

tonight and for a few minutes occu- pied seats on the platform.
 Theodore sutro of New York read the report of the standing committee on taXation,and 1t was placed on file.
 The committee report on uniform state laws was read by Amasa M. 2Iaton of Providence, and was adopted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Joseph Erickson, who departed for his former home in Finland a few months ago sailed for America on Aug ust 21. The trip was very sad one for MT. Erickson. On his arrival there he learned of the death of his mother, which occurred during his voyage, the latter being undertaken with the view of seeing her before her demise The first letter he received from America informed him of the death of his broth er Carl J. Erickson of this place, and his sojourn in his native country was consequently doubly sad. One brother. Victor Erickson is now in Branford; all three gentlemen were highly re- spected by all in this community
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28
PoLrs.

''The Sign of the Four" or Sherlock Holmes" one of A. Conan Doyle's best efforts, was given yesterday and last night by the Poll stock company. Miss Frances Nordstrom and Richard Cor don assumed the leads, To diversity the entertainment Illustrated songs were given between the acts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28
NEWS OF BRANFORD
Fisk to Enter Trotter at Providence Men Meet
 To-night-0ther DoingS in the Busy Borough.

L. A. Fisk, who has had several race horses in the western circuits the past summer, will enter one or two trotters in the races at Providence Friday His trainer, Eugene Mallett, is spending a day of two In Branford previous to go- ing to Providence. McGrai Brothers Merry master will start in the 2:26 class at Torrington on Monday of next week and at Orange in the 2:27 class the following day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Mrs. T. S. Dewitt and her two dauph-
 |ters arrived home from Da Raysvilie. Penn, this evening. They have re-
 lmained several weeks. Rev. T. S. Dev-
 ptt returned home about the first of August.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

The wedding of Miss Elsie Garden and MT; George Hall, both of the sec ond district. will occur at the home of the, brides parents, Mir and Mrs. Jol seph Garden, of Flying Point avenue. Stony Creek, tomorrow evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Michael Gallahue of Cedar street, who Is suffering from an attack of maiarial fever, was taken to the New Haven hospital Monday afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Jerry, the nine year old son of John F. Callahan of Laurel street, is recov- ering from very serious illness
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Chief of Police Nolan of Paterson. IN. J., who, accompanied by Mrs. Nolan
 |spent several days in Branford, has re- Iturned to his home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Miss Dorothy Peck who was the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Disbrow of West Haven. arrived home Monday evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Miss Anne Staub of Norwalk is the guest of MT. and Mrs, George L. Beach of East Main street,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Tho Ladies T. A. B, society is plan- ming for a very enjoyable outing at Double Beach on Labor day,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

MT. and Mrs. William Bragg of New York city are the guests of MT Bragg's uncle. Dlon Bragg of East Main street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Mrs. Crouch of Stamford is visiting
 lher parents, MT. and Mrs. B. c. John. ason
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

The several schools of the town will begin their fall and winter term on Tuesday of next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

The Brandford Business Mems associ- ation will hold their regular meeting evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Ralph D. Bartlett of Guilford was a borough visitor this afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28
August Dresser Sale.

Oak, Mahogany and Birds Eye Maple Dressers, Chiffo- niers and Dressing Tables at greatly reduced prices.
 Birds Eye Dresser, $25.98, reduced from $38.00.
 Chiffonier, $17.9S, reduced from $25.00.
 Dressing Table, $11.98, re- duced from $17.00.
 Mahogany Dresser $28.OO, ohiffonier $2O.50, Dressing Table $14.O0, reduced from $4O.O0, $3O.oo and $18.OO.
 Princess Dresser in mahog any, $19.9s, reduced from $30.O0.
 Oak Dressers, with French beveled glass, for $18.5O, $13.75, $12.50, $1O.98 and $6.48, reduced from $27.0O, $19.5O, $16.50, $16.OO and $9.0o.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

Miss Alice Begley Is spending few days in Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

ation with the Yale & Towne co. of Stamford
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28
DEATHS.

BLuMER-Entered into rest. In this wife of Dr. George Blumer, in the 30th year of her age.
 Funeral services will be held at No. 2o4 York street on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. Friends are invited to attend a27 2t
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-28

William Mathews has accepted situ-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

Ii. Sluggish. 2. At no time. 3. To
elude. 4. A kind of rampant. 8. A
river of England.
Ill. A famous city. 2. In a
higher place. 3. Something used on
the bow of violin. 4. Covered with
ivy. 5. Dispatches.
III 0eading across. = 1. In thistle
.. A large cavity. 3. Weeds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

was early attracted by the propagan-
Ida of the board and his action oflast
lsummer in ordering all executive doc
uments printed in simplihed spelling
wasl commented on generally, not
only throughout the United States.
but in Europe Members of the
board point out that the chief ad-
herents of the president in his action
wer scholars and learned men who
have given good part of their lives
to the study of the language Even
after the action of congress con-
strained the President to withdraw
from his position in having the exec
utive documents printed in reformed
spelling, he still continued to use the
simplified forms in his correspond
ence, and 1t was as an earnest of his
advocacy of the principles of the re-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

form that he finally accepted mem
bership on the board.
William Archer, whose member
ship was announced along with the
Presidents, is known throughout the
world as one of the foremost English
critics of the day. In addition to
President Roosevelt and Mr.. Archer,
the following have become members
of the board during the past few
months:
Henry Bradley, associate editor of
the Oxford English Dictionary; Alex
ander II. MacKay, Superintendent OF
Education of Nova Scotia, Halifax, N.
81 William F. MacLean, member OF
the Canadian Parliament and editor
of the Toronto World; William II.
Maxwell, superintendent of Public
Instruction. New York City; James
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
FASTIDIOUS WOMEN

consider Paxtine, Toilet Antiseptic a
necessity in the hygienic care Of the
person and for local treatment OF
feminine ills. As wash its cleansing
germicidal, deodorizing and hcalincs
qualities are extraordinary For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
/ be r. Paxton Co.. Boston. Mass
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
STANDS PAT ON SIM
PLIFIED SPELLING.

The recent announcement that
President Roosevelt has become Il
member of the Simplifed Spelling
Board has given new impetus to
the movement, according to members
of the board. President Roosevelt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
No. 9.--Chnrade.
Ny FIRST 1t is strong,

No. 9.-Charade.
My FIRST 1t is strong,
1t is deep, 1t is long;
What 1t holds a sailor best knows.
My SECOND Is good
For animals food
And in various latitudes grows.
Ses}
My WHOLE is quite sweet IA
And considered a treat ~
BY little folks everywhere. s,sh
Go search In the town, y
For it's shining brown.
If you find, do give me a share.
No. 1O.-Beheaded SyllabIes.
1. Behead superintendent and haTe
a clergyman.
.. Behead perfectly correct and have
an assistant to vicar
3. Behead smaller and have an ad-
verb.
4. Behead pet dog and have dog.
No. 11.--DOuble AcrOstic.
My primals and my finals each spell
the name of a famous pilgrim.
1. Pertaining to the sea. 2. A girls
name. 3. A fabulous tale. 4. Do
minion. 5. Elder. 6. An outlying part
of the city. Z. Anger. s. Counsel. 8.
OF little breadth. 10. Rubbish. II. A
young child. IL. Safe. 13. A Trojan
hero.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
1tfEO:77fEo


Take prayer from legal notice
and leave domestic animal: a pro-
peller from loud crying and leave an
ornament; a pronoun from bed cover
ing and leave to establish; deed from
habit and leave value; an edge from
an archbishop and leave his head: Il
highway from to increase in breadth
and leave Scotch mountain; lake
from the of moving from place TO
place and leave wash; cause from
disloyal and leave an article of furni-
ture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

A.. III. NlnrYsty editor ii I'e @x|0Iz I
English Dictionary Walter w Slzeaz
professor In Cambridge University +
and author of an EtymOlogical Die.
tionary of the English Language
Andrew d. White. formerly president
of Cornell University, and ambassa-
dor to Germany, and Joseph Wright,
professor in Oxford University and
editor of the English Dialect Dictlon-
airy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15
Not the Head OF the Firm.

NOT the HemU OF thc FIFTH.
The father had gone away and left
his only son in charge of the shop.
Are you the head of the firm? asked
a man with a sample case.
mo, sir" remarked the young man
with great urbanity. "I'm only the
heir of the head"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

No. 1. - Triangle: /. Balsam. 2
Alien. 8. Line. 4. See. 5. An. 6. NJ
No. 2.-Illustrated Numerical Emg
ma: Better is some OF pudding than
none of pie. l. Fife. 2. Pound. 3
Hand. 4. Artist. 5. Bee. g. Monitor
z. Page. 8. Bone.
No. 3. = Beheadments: Globe, lobe
be, e.
No. 4.--Substitutions: 1. Inlet, slet
2. Sprat. spray. 3. Squeak squeal 4
RiIl. hill. s. Ely, ply. g. Mountain
fountain. Z. Carat, caret. s. Dingle
mingle.
No. 5.-Charade: Earwig.
No. 6.-Word Square: l. Star. 2
Tome. 3. Amen. A. Rent.
No. divided Words: l. Anthem.
2. Archer. 3. Pantry. 4. ascent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

To whom does Cupid send a valen-
tine? The answer may be found by
selecting fourteen letters from the OBJ
iects shown in the picture, adopted
from the New York Tribune, and ar
ranging them in the proper order to
spell two words.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

NO. 14.-A Group of Islands.
on which island may each OF the
following be found?
1. A bird that is Il pet 2. The tirma-
ment. 8. A cool place. 4. A picnic
lunch 5. A. kind of fur
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

You'd better paddle your own canoe,
For that's what you'll have to do,
For when you are In hard luck
And want to borrow Saw-buck.
All you'll get is sym -pa-thee,
Uuless YOU take Rocky Mountain Tea
ssxlona Drag Store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-15

"TRIP Van evergreen shrub.
.. r u A B IA genus of wading
birds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
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Mrs. Albert Dunbar left on the
morning train yesterday for few
days visit with Portland friends.
Colonel L. II. Walker. OF Fort Stew
ems. was was business visitor in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. Lloyd E. Stokes and laughter.
Of San Francisco, are guests OF Mrs.
Stokes brother and his wife In this
city, Mr.. and Mrs. c. "A. Coolidge.
Judge Dan Rlerson was in the city
on matters of business Importance.
John Clair Monteith was in the city
yesterday giving vocal lessons to his
pupils here.
]. w. Palmer. manager OF the West
port mills, was business visitor in
this city yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

It makes all the difference In the
world to the convivial man where, and
what, he drinks. Most men desire
beauty and cleanliness, and handsome
appointments in the saloon they pat
ronize regularly, as well as the essen
tial prerequisite of genuine wines and
liquors that are served to tnem, And
these things are so particularly and
properly conspicuous at Otto sund's
elegant resort, the Commercial, at No.
500 on the street of that name that
they account thoroughly for the fixed
ana splendid cusom he enjoys. There
is nothing allowed to pass his counter
but the best and choicest in every de-
partment Of indulgence, and the SER
vice behind It all, is the most pleasing
and satisfying in the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
WARRENTON'S DAY
IN HISTORY u.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MATTERS IN
THE LEAD OVER THERE JUST
NoW--PERsoNAL GRlsT or THE
DAY.

wARRENTON. April so.--Arrange-
ments have been made to hold choir
practice on Thursday evening at s
D. nj. In warren's Hail. Everyone In
terested In the singing at church serv-
Ices are expected to attend. On sun
day next the officers, teachers and
scholars of warrenton Sunday school,
together with several church attend
ants, purpose going down to Morrison
church to assist at the service to be
held there at o'clock p, m. The visi-
tors are to be feasted with ice cream,
cake and other refreshments by the
good folks of Morrison. Members OF
the Presbyterian church in Astoria
wishing to be present can take tae
noon train from their city and return
in the evening. A nice program is be-
ing prepared and with favorable
weather a pleasant afternoon may be
expected.
Professor j. L. Lee, principal Of
Warrenton school is an excellent
pedestrian, he has walked daily for
more than a week from Svenson here,
always arriving on time at the school
house. Fourteen miles every morning
before work is tolerabie good walk.
Private affairs nave caused the profess
sor this steady exercise. He now in
dorses the "Astorian's' recent sug-
gestion that there should be an early
down train on this railroad.
Allan Wirth has gone to Marshland
on business.
Miss D. Dawson returned to her
home at Seaside on the evening train.
The following warrenton residents
went to Astoria yesterday: Mrs. D..
K Warren, Mrs. Kindred, Miss Maude
Kindred, Mrs. Pauldenaus, Mrs. D. s.
Halferty. Miss Mamie Coffey, the
Misses Bosshart and c. Deane, Miss
C. c. Munson, George Moore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

Manager Whyte has written to the
owners Of all OF the foreign ships that
ply the Columbia River asking them
that II common point rate OH wheat
is secured, will they consent to come
here.
The work OF finding out the CONNER
cial value OF the clay In this vicinity
was put under way, yesterday when
the first sample was sent to Prof. John
Fulton, mineralogist and geologist OF the
government experimental station. Cor.
Wallis. In this manner Mr.. whyte
hopes to induce manufactors, Of the
products for which Il may prove Itself
adapted for to locate here, II Is
Thought that tile and art brick can bc
produced as well as the common kind
Of red brick.
r. NJ. watson. editor of the Seaside
Signal. called on Manager whyte yes
.treday and expressed himself In favor
OF an earnest endeavor toward tho
cooperation OF Seaside and Astoria.
He invited Manager whyte 10 express
his views on the subject through the
columns OF the Signal and II is Mr.,
whyte's intention to do 50 at an early
date Mr. Watson and Mr., whytes
intention TO do so at an early date.
MIR, Watson and Mr., whyte. who is
an ex-newspaperman in talking things
over discovered that they had many
aeQuaintances In common amongst
the craft, In particular Mr.. Watson
knew orthstein. one OF the most
famous men OF his day, blacksheep.
but scholar. gentleman and al
genius. Mr. whyte was with orth-
stein when he died in the South.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
Sore Nipples.

Amy mother who mas had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that cure may be
effected by applying Chamberlain's
salye as soon as the child is done
nursing. Wipe It off with a soft cloth
before allowing the babe to nurse.
Many trained nurses use this salve
with best results. For sale by Frank
Hart and Leading Druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
FOR SERVICE AND CONVENIENCE

The prime essential Of a business
establishment is to have It open for
the purposes Of business when 1t 10
needed; not closed by custom nor any
rule of hours. This essential attaches
to the drug store Of DR.. G. e. Linton
at 1856 Eleventh street, watch is open
every one Of the "a hours in the day;
and with a stock that meets every re-
auirement likely to arise in that time.
It IL one Of the exceptions and is thor
oughly endorsed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

The society comedy drama, "Frienls,"
put on by the Howard Dorset Stock
Company the fcrepart OF this week at
the Astoria is play that the people
like, 1t fairly teens with heart interest,
although the comedy end Is not neg
lected by any means. 1t is an absorb
ing story and the attention is held at q
high pitch throughout its action. AS
toria people have the idea that George
Howard can do nothing but comedy,
they are mistaken his work In
Friends" marks him as a thoroughly
competent actor In all phases of the
profession. In this play Maljon Mar
guam the leading lady has a part that
exactly fits her clever personality and
her main scenes are played with the
proper amount OF discretion and she
overdoes nothing. Altogether this IL
the best bit of work that she has dis
played during the time the company
has been here. The cast this week
introduces new member Of the COM
pany, Nick cogley and he speedily
sustained the reputation Of the COM
pany and won the approval OF the
audience. The other members of the
company are all happily cast and 1t
is a surprise to their friends out in
front, to notice the change Of char
acters from play to play.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
For The Little People.

Every parent in this city should In
vestigate. at once, the new and ap-
preciable shoe for the youngsters. at
Charles v. Browns Commercial street
house. They are called the III. G.
scuffer" and are the very epitome Of
good wear and real comfort. They
are going like wild-fre and tho kids
themselves are after them because
they look 30 comfy"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

II man knows anything OF his own
anatomy he must be aware that his
stomach Ia magnificent organ and
entitled to the utmost consideration;
knowing that he win eat at tho Palace
when no can conserve It's safety ana
comfort. by eating only tho best
cooked. best served and moist oompen-
sating meal In the city of Astoria.
day ornight. It is aiways the same,
and tho Palace habit Ia ono, that pays
to acquire. Arthur Smith 10 q mas
ter Of the art of preparation ana SER
vice. Of all things edible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

muddle has started the public to
thinking. The wonderful success that
has met Ballard's Horehound Syrup
in Its crusade on Coughs, Influenza
ani Bronchitis and all Pulmonary
troubles-hhs started the public to
thinking of this wonderful preparation.
They are all using 1t. Join the process
sion and down with sickness. Price
Csc, soc and $1.00.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

Whether you buy 10 cents or dol
lars worth in Wise's clothing store,
save your slips and when you have So
worth you get a Piano number free.
Be sure and ask for your number for
the next dance and Piano contest for
Wise,a customers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
A Guaranteed Prssentmsnt.

The moving picture presentment Of
the Burns-o -o'Brien ring fight at Los
Angeles In November last. as put on at
the Waldorf in this city last night and
now occupying the boards there tais
week, and which ia heavily advertised
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01
Millinery.

Mrs. r. Ingleton win sell hats at
reduced prices every Friday and sat
urday night. welch block, opposite
Budget Office,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

The fine schooner Melrose went up
to Kalama yesterday on the tow line
Of the Calender steamer Mayfiower.
She will load lumber at the Railroad
docks there for the Bay City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-05-01

Occasionally gone has the fortune to
meet women who are ideal in looks
and figure. Ninety-nine times out Of
hundred you will find she takes Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. Tea or
Tablets, 35 cents. Frank Hart.