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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

n Clay Pierce was refn. ed a writ
OF haoeaS corpus in the Uuited States
Circuit Court Wednesday. He vas
ordered by Judge Adams to be del'v-
cred Into the custody OF the sheriff OF
sravis County Texas to be taken to
the Lone Star State to be tried for
perjury Pierce appealed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

Senator Gardner, q repu lican SEN
a'or from St. Louis county, talked to
ueatn the St. Louis county excise
commissioner bill. This bill was
vastly more important and m,re
desirable than the FIVE mile bill pas ed
d week ago
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

An Improvement league 10 Trenton
missouri recently off cred rs cent? ne
hundred fof tin cans The small bovs
OF the town secured the place anc
Drought in $4,000 cans. There IS no
'e'l'ng what an army Of small boys
can 60 If their interest is once aroused
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

The Richmond Missourian tells of
an enterprise undertaken by local
men and encouraged by Kansas civ
capitalists to build an electric line
from Hamilton on the Burlington
through Kingston, Polo, Knoxville
aud Vi1bard to Excelsior Springs to
connect with the electric line pro-
lected between Kansas City ana
Excelsior Springs. a considerable
part Of the proposed road passes
through the best coal region Of Raw
county.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

Inc INrELLIsENcER is in recent
OF a copy OF che Southwestern Deyel.
opmeat News, an illustrated month";,
magazine devoted to the interests of
Muskogee and vicinity, sent by J. K.
Edmonds
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

The Kansas City Star is booming
Iart for the republican presidential
nomination and Folk for the demo
cratic. It would be interesting TO
see what the Star would do If it yot
Its choice in both cases.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

President Roosevelt is showing
every Indication of hostility to the
admission of Oklahoma. 1t is said
that the presidents chief objection is
the alleged gerry ma der. There is
something of a joke about any repub.
iican Directing to gerrymander
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

Inc Panama Caual managers have
,rieo Indians, negroes, Chinese, North
Americans and tropic islanders, and
still they suffer from strikes.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

A tweuty-iour hour test OF the
submarine boat Octopus was made
this week at Newport. The crew u
fifteen In the Sc led vessel spent the
time employed in usual occupations.
Telephone Communication with a
nearby battleship was maintained. q
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

Grant City, the County seat Of
worth Q IN 81 tfered a $500, 600 fire
this week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

Mrs 9 B, $ xton accompanied '
her daughter Mary Ellen, left Thurs
day evening for her home in St
Louis after an extended visit with
her parents Mr. and Mrs, Il. ".
stramcke.
Corn cobs for sale at Gelzer,s ,ooa
sCore, oO cents per load. Lett
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

Dr. 3. S. Harris Of Higginsvllle
Mo-, successfully treats rectum dis
eases by mild modren methods,
Call and see OIL write to him. II
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-05-18

me haryville Normal is to erect a
new building this summer.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
ARMY AND NAVY.
Arm nrhers-


Following changes Coast ARTILLERY ordered: Capt.
j. 10 School n Submarine Defense Fort Tor-ru
as dishursiuE officer relieving Capt. ROBERT
f. tALLAN. who viii proceed tn Ufic7 Chief
ENGLAND. who win proceed t1 TUrtg-=i-l-h
Clmlaur. Coast Artinsrr
s-rgt. Mai WILLIAM +. THOMPSON. f-ri1r
graae Coast ARTILLERY. report tF ta- cmIauiiHE
officer Fort Andrews
Reruit JOHN W HIGGINS infantry. recruit
depot Columbus Rsua aFs having enlisted uu-
der false UrgtUsss discharged without honor
from the armv
First Lieut HAYWOOD S. HANSETL assistant
surgeon. from Washington % Fort smelling re-
h7riuE Capt WALTER ID. WEBB assistant
surgeon. who. relieved VIII rrceej To- General
Hospital Washington Barucss
Capt GEORGE L. BIROAUE retired. from Cul-
YER Military Academy. Culver O, home
First Lieut. FRANCIS W CLARK Coast Artii-
le-v. to ARTILLERY School Fort Monroe. Angus. g.
Fif~'-c'7ss Private AUBURN MOORE. Signal
Corps from Fort Om3ha % Fr William
Henry Harrison
Maj JOHN y. MCDONALD. Fifteenth Csvalrv 10
For Ethan Allen.
First Lieut. CHARLES /. WILLARD signal
Corps from Office Chief Signal officer % Seattle.
Corr. EDWARD WARD. signal Corps. from key
West Barracks t1 Fort Wood.
Post tCmmiss7ry Serrf. JOSHUA p. BANKS from
Fort OgcthcrV t0 F.-t pade relieving Post
Commissary SsrE- HARRY CORCORAN
Sergt. WALTER BAKER Troop A. Sixth Cavalry.
FCrt Meade discharge from the am~ n the in
tercst II the United States
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

who was a great deal stouter than Sec
retary Taft, and was known all over the
Bluegrass state as the largest postmaster
in America.
But for the fact that chance detected
his course. Mai. Cen. Ronald Henry
Douglas MacIver. who died In New York
a short time ago. leaving a double hand
ful of decorations and a trusty sword as
his visible estate. might have been an
ornament to the United States army in
stead Of the worlds most famous soldier
OF fortune. with a record of service under
eighteen flags MaCIver was born with a
love Of fighting. lie was a son OF chief
0f the Scotch clan MacIver. which traces
its lineage back 2.0o0 years. He was born
a mile from the Virginia coast, when his
parents were returning from Scotland 10
their Virginia home. At sixteen ne went
10 India as a cadet with the Honorable
British East India Company, and ar
rived there IN the thick Of the Sepoy re-
bellion. At JhansO ne was left for dead
on the field But for a wet towel. car
ried in his helmet to prevent sunstroke,
he would have been killed from an ugly
cash on the head.
When young MacIver returned from In
Of Sicily and march to Naples. and he
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
NEW BAND FOR LUNA PARK.
Concerts by Berlin Military Body
Begin SATURDAY..

The Royal Berlin Military Band. with
Paul Zierold as its conductor. will initi-
ate this seasons musical festival at Lama
Park, which opens Saturday, by giving
a series Of carefully compiled concerts
including many Of the wholesome over
lures Of years agone and all that is new
and up-to-date musically
With q vew Of affotdng better accom-
modations 10 all those who attend these
concerts. a spacious band pavilion mas
been erected, occupying a conspicuous
position directly in front Of the hand
she'll The structure was designed along
scientific lines that Will afford the hest
acoustic powers Obtainable.
That the new granulated concrete walks
are practical is no longer q matter of
speculation. This was thorougbIv demon
stTated by their withstandine last S.,r-
days heavy downpOur Of rain.
A feature. because Of its novelty. skill
and daring. VIII be found I'm The rive
Flying Giilmors" The GiIlmor family
will furnish free vaudeville exhibitjons
twice daily.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
PREPARE FOR COUNTRY FAIR.
EIks Promise Glorious Times mt
Rural Jubilee and Barn Dance.


The various committees in charge Of
the booths and attractions at the coming
rural jubilee and barn dance. 10 be
given by Washington Elks. at Banninp
June 6 and 7, last night submitted most
encouraging reports 10 the lodge, through
the executive committee Donations Of
articles to be disposed Of at the various
booths are coming in rapidly, the mer-
chants Of this city having been geneSsss
in their gifts
The executive committee visited tho
track last Sunday and decided upon the
location Of the booths and the scheme Of
decoration. The latter Will bc of "a char.
acter 90 carry out the rural scheme de-
cided upon by those in charge. and it ls
said visitors viii be given the impression
that they are really attending a country
fair, All the booths will be under the
grand stand. IN the betting ring and
every one will be protected should the
weather prove lnclameut The country
circus and side show. however. will be
placed in the inGeld, directly opposite
the grand stand. and the childrou's
games viii also be held there
Among the attractions win De the
Greater Washington Minstrels. who have
volunteered their services. A sexta. Of
dancers from Miss Cora Shreye's class
have also rendered their services. and
they will appear in the country barn in
the evening. The committee has also re-
ceiyed an offer from the drill team Of
National Hive. Ladies OF the Maccabee.
to give drill. and their offer viii prob
ably he accepted
Entries for the trotting races are being
received by Dr. f. c. Haddcld Dr. Had
field has had so many offers of animals
for the mule race that he has been
Obliged 10 reject some Of them
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
WOMEN COMMEMORATE DEAD.
Relief Corps Pays Tribute To Mem
bers who Have Passed Away.

The Woman's Relief Corps. auxiliary TO
Burnside Post @. A. r., held memorial
services last evening On their corps room.
1912 PENNSYLVANIA avenue. The members
who had died during the year wegs Mrs
Mary L. Latin. Mrs Florence H0weI.s.
Mrs. Mary Garter. and Mrs. Mclaughlin.
Mrs s. Hosgland paid a tribute 90 the
character of one of tho members the
other speakers being Mrs NJ J GauaHer.
Mrs Cornne Strickland and Mrs +. J.
Newton. The co-ps was invited t0 join
Burnside Post in its memorial services.
and adjourned for that purpose. after
singing the tender songs Of the order pre-
pared for these occasions. Flowers We're
placed upon the vacant chairs. which had
been drapod in memory of the deceased
members.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
WORKING FOR INGRAM GIFT.
Church of Pilgrims Calls for Ala
from Older Bodies.

Church of Pilgrims Calls for Atd
from Older Bodies.
Details connected with the proposed gift
Of $4,000 Of Julius &. Ingram. of Fan
Claire Wis. 70 the Church Of the PHI
grims, in East Washington. are being
slowly worked out Yesterday Rev. T. y
t-izzeI, pastor elect OF the Church OF
the Pilgrims, received communication
from the trustees Of the Mount Pleasant
CUngreEa auOual Church, indicating action
favorable 10 the plan and pledging tie
necessary support of that congregation TO
the enterprise.
As yet the First Congregational Church
has not acted upon The proposition.
though 70 is understood that It probably
win do so One Of the conditions rracp-
dent 90 the gift Of Mr.. Ingram is that the
salary of Rev. Mr. Frfzzeu shall he guar
anteod by the Congregational body fin
Washington until the proposed institu-
tloual church building shall be erected
and tine congregation Of sufficient numbers
90 stand alone.
The Church of the Pilgrims. being a
small body is unable 90 DO tlIs alone.
and an appeal w8s made 20 the TWO orlar
churches 20 aid 70 the extent Of few
hundred dollars each annually for spe-
cited time This the Mount Pleasant
church has decided 60 DO. and n le bee
hoye1 that the First Church VIII follow
suit 40 the next meeting OF its trustees.
The women of tEe Church Of the Pill
grims last night served dinner 20 about
10 guests in the rented quarters of the
congregation Niuth street and MARYLAND
avenue northeast. The proceeds of the
dinner win go To the church building
fund
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

masterpieces of the stage as a fixed fea-
ture. isis Hopkins" is the story Of n girl
"a country girl brought up on farm in
Indiana in homely and peaceful environ
ment She knows nothing Of the outside
world. and believes that everyone everv-
where is just as honest and simple as the
people whom she has known from her
oaoyhood The opening OF her ewes
through the viilainv Of the city man of
the piece is a shock 20 her pride and her
iaith IN human nature and she goes awsv
70 learn what the world is Ike and % be-
Ike other people" The play is filed
with comedy. and there is. or course a
strain of patros but so nicely is this
shaded that il does net CRATE in The light
est degree. The production this season is
bigger than over, and the company is the
REST Miss Rose Melville. who PLAYS the
title role. has ever had.
At the new LvCaum the attraction an ~
next week viii be "Tle Americans" with
the comedian Dave N8rel0u at its head.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

shipped for Italy and donned the red
shirt of the Italian patriot The story Of
MacIver's career of his decoration upon
the field by the great Russian comman-
der. Tchernaiffe, of his leadership Of
forces in Egypt. in Mexico, in Brazil. in
Spain. In SantO Domingo, and elsewhere,
and his fighting with J. +. b. Stuart IN
the civil war need not be told here. lie
was Il gentleman 10 the core, ana during
his long career picked up the polish of
the court without the roughness Of the
camp. lie spoke several languages, and
was a brilliant rcc0nteur. Between wars
he found time 10 write a novel which
was published in England
Il would not be fair 10 discuss fighting
Americans without mentioning the an
clent gladiator. John L. Sullivan, who
fought 900 battles and was never whipped
until, as ne explains It. ne trained for
fight and found himself engaged in a foot
race. John L. Sullivan was born in Bos-
ton, October L, 1855 and is therefore,
few days older than President Roosevelt,
upon whom he invariably calls when he
is I'm Washington lie weights 2ii pounds
iH-thN ana itth> ltit ntL Aif N'is- u IT htiiA
200 20 2US out Of training when he was a
young man He began boxing when he
was sixteen years old, and soon mani
Tested ability as a hard hitter
Sullivan fought all kinds of men IN
many places. once in France be- fought
several hours with bare shoulders In a
broiling SUM- and the skin peeled from his
back before he finished his man. I'm all
of his fights he adopted the hard slug
ging style and hc wore the championship
belt longer than any other man ever re-
tanned IT, john L. Sullivan is to-day one
of the best-known figures in the country
Although countless persons have ethical
objections to prze-hghting, Sullivan Is
cordially received by public men every
where, and is beloved by the mob.
TO-morrOw-Yaukcc Business In
genuity.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

They expect him back by the time snow
falls. And If he isn't here then he will
probably be on his way.
This is Lee Was recreatiOn-a trip
now and then between Washington and
China.
Some day Lee Wa viii not return He
knows this, and he has prepared. He still
hopes, however, that when the end comes
and that when all his journeys, his vOy-
ages are over, and he himself ceases to
be. his friends will often think Of him as
the travelling Chinaman.
Lee Wa viii take a journey some day
and II will be his last
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

Many pleasing little dresses. intended
for school wear, show the front panel
effect carried out in tucks or pleats and
one which is especially becoming is
shown. A broad box pleat forms the
center panel front. while two narrow ones
appear at either side. stitched 20 bust
depth In back. two narrow pleats of
similar size lend tapering lines at elch
side of the closing The skirt is
straight gathered one, which joins the
waist and may be completed with
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
Lnrgest Morning Circulation

All advertising contracts made nv
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn circulation circul9-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attained
by any morning newspaper at the can
itai Its books are Oxen.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
SISTERS TO AID THE SICK.
Organization Incorporated for work
in the District.

IN the BiAtFlcl.
Sisters Of Bon SecoUrs. for the Care q
the Sick is the name and title of q con-
gregation for whose incorporation papers
were fled yesterday hy Elizabeth Moran
and Anna MuIiigan, both Of this city. and
Catharine Tlerney. Of Baltimore. Nd.
known in religious life respectively as Sis
ter Mary Osmuud Sister Mary Victorine.
and Sister Mary Urban. The purpose
given is 't0 establish a society for benevo-
lent and charitable purposes within the
District Of Columbia to give succor to the
sick"
The petitioners are also named as trus-
tees Of the society for the first year.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
THEATERS TO-DAY.
The Columbia.

I The Columbia.
Featherbrsin .....................at 2:l5 and SIS
A comedy adapted from the French: a comedy
4 situations and with plenty of action and skill
ful Characterization. PLAYED by a stock company
with Mr.. Wilton Lacksye. Miss Hilda sp0ng. and
Miss Charlotte Walker as the leaders.
The BeIascO.
The Gay Lord Que1' 1'.......................a SIS
One II Pincr1's most successful English cumedics
clevery constructed. with some finely dramatic mo-
meuts An intensely interesting play well performed
By the stock company. which IS headed by Edwin
Arden and Miss ChUstal Heme.
Chusc's.
l'Iitc Nhuieilllt. ri LlJ dll c.l5
good vaudeville show. Of which Carlisie's per-
forming ponies are a feature Frank Bush. the mon
ologist. Is "a the bill with a cleTeT stunt end
there are six other good acts.
The Majestic.
nder Two Flags ~ S-l5
dramatization of Ouida's novel q the same
name presented by the Kathryn Puruen Stock Com
pauy, whicu closes It's engagement this week.
The New Lyceum.
Buresqus .......at 2.lj and SIS
burisslUe company called The Washington
Society Girls because it resembles nothing Of the
kind. Vaudeville and chorus
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

stitched waistband or a leather belt. With
no trimming needed 20 render It attract
I've, this dress may prove very mex
pensive If made az home. Any OF the
seasonabe fabrics may serve. serge or
mohair being suggested For the me-
dium size. 2i2 yards ot 42-inCh material
are needed. Sizes. S, S. 10. and L years.
pattern Of this may be obtained by
inciosing 10 cents in stamps and addressing
Pattern Department. The Washington
Herald 73i Fifteenth street northwest.
Swing number (24l9. and size wanted
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

The Majestic, starting with matinee
Monday, May q, will have play which
will be more than welcome to the thea
tergoers of Washington in isis Hopkins. %
which has taken its place among the rural
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

a new roof garden on top Of the Belas-
co Theater Will be opened next Monday
night as an extra feature Of the season
OF the Edwin Arden company az that
theater. The new roof garden will be
prettily decorated and Illuminated. and it
is expected that it viii be a popular re-
sort during the heated term. The roof
will be free to the patrons Of the Edwin
Arden company performances. The for
NAL opening will take place Monday night
after the first act Of "Raffles." All inter
missions between acts Will be fifteen min
utes, and patrons may visit the roof gar
den, listen to the Italian orchestra. and
partake of cooling ices with the compli-
ments Of the management
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
Nuyy Orders

Bear Admiral @. A. CONVERSE retired de-
taChJd dirty o., chief Bureau of Navigation Navy
Department, 20 duty as president board on con-
stuctior
Nlidshipman V. BAKER. detached Kentucky. 20
Dss Mouc-
Assistsn, surgeon w II. SHORT. to Naval Hos.
pitsl New |ors
Warrant Nachiuis, l. ]. yICKEBY. to navy yard.
Boston
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

Chase's eight polite vaudeville acts next
week will form. the management believes,
the greatest bill ever grouped together in
Washington. There are Emmett Bevoy
and company Grace Hazard. Little Hip,
the Kita-Banzai Royal japanese troupe.
Happy Jack Gardner, Martini and Mix
imillian. Billy CASTOR and Ethel Green.
and the entertaining motion pictures. en-
titled "'The Tramp Dog Emmet Dewey
and company will present In Dream
land" Il is filed with innovations and
special scenery. costumes. and patented
effects heighten the effectiveness Of the
ensemble. Grace Hazard is the pretty
prima donna engaged as the supplement
tary leading Offering. and appearing in
her own musical oddity entitled Five Feet
Of Comic opera She gives limitations Of
seven famous prima donnas, and all the
changes Of costume are made by Miss
Hazard in full view Of the audience Lit
tie Hip is the baby elephant from the
Jardin des Varieties. Paris Before the
performance begins Little Hip will give
out programmes in the lobby The Kita
BanZai troupe is Japanese troupe
Happy" Jack Gardner will be a mlrthfu
magnet. The other acts are fine expo
nents Of the polite vaudeville idea.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

Robin Hood the tuneful Smith &
de K0ven comic opera. will be the first
production Of the summer season at the
New National Theater, which re1pens
next week This famous comic opera,
written by Harry 5. Smith and composed
by Reginald de Koven, was produced by
the B0stonians nearly twenty years ago.
While Robin Hood carries out an old
theme, viz, the life Of a noted outlaw Of
early English history IL is to-day just as
popular with theatergoers as Il ever was.
and viii undoubtedly remain "a prime ia
vOrite for years 90 come. The cast that
will present robin Hood" az the Ma
tional next week includes the names Of
many Of the old Bostoniau singers
namely. George y. rockingham. Agnes
stone. S8hery d'Orseu, and others. Sing
e-S who were closely Identified with the
success Of this organization during the
last few years Of its existence are also I'm
the company that will appear here
Promiueu- among these are Estelle Went
worth the Washington soprano; Albert
Parr. and Huntington May. During the
first week there -U.u be three matinees-a
school ch.id-cn's performance Wednesday
afternoon. "a special matinee Thursday
Decoration Dayl, and the regular Satur-
day matinee.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23
Erslsn 4. 7. Bri,bin dI-d on rac7ua. Nay q.

MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS-The following move.
meuts af vessels were reported TO the Bureau Of
Navigation,
Arrived MAY a. Maryland ~ Koha. Rhode Isl-
and az navy yard New York: Saturn az san
Diego. sterling az Newport News Boston. at
San Francisco.
Sailcd-Msy % Morris. from nav ward New
York. for Newport MAY q. Rocket from
Washington fer Norfolk. Rhode Island. from
Tompkirsyille for navy yard, New YORK; Nan
shan from Kobe for Cavife
The Washington herald., 1907-05-23

Despairing Of rising TO a desirable rank
in n reasonable time. Mir Bell studied
law while detailed on college duty at
CarJandale, H., 20 get in the Judge Adj
vocate Generals department. Isaac Glenn
ents. I'm whose office he studied. rather in
ciincd to the opinion that it was a pity
for 50 promising a law student 10 waste
his time in the army. How his brilliant
service in the Philippines brought him TO
the attention of the President and re-
suited in him finding himself a major
general and chief Of staff at fifty, IS
history. Unlike Funston, Bell did not
win fame by Il single coup. His prom
inence came by good and constant work.
The President said that Bell had done
more than any other man 70 simplify the
situation in the islands, and that the
thanks of the nation were due him.
Maj. Gen. Bell is a nephew Of Joe Bell.