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The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
LOCAL FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

The Washington Stock Exchange was
closed yesterday, in accordance with the
rule, for the summer vacation.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-11
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

sales, 4ll3.VJ, against S943,UU0 yeS
week ago, and s6S4,G00 a year ago.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-12-05

stuff was sold to Chinese and others.
Secret service men from Washing
ton, D. c., recently made an impor-
tant find in the Puget Sound country.
Disguised as hunters they went to
Vashon Island, where, in what is
known as the haunted house, they
seized a lot OF contraband. With
small sounding hammers they locat-
ed a panel behind a large picture,
and from the aperture they took =
quantity Of wines, tobacco, expensive
pipes and meats. They searched the
island and found traces where heavy
bundles had been dragged over the
ground. From several fishermen the
officers secured the story OF boat
that visited Big Harbor short time
ago and changed its name over night.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-12-05

ledge Of the customs officers was not
an easy task. It is believed they
brought il in with loads OF wood
The wood was lett standing in the
daytime and unloaded at night. In
the bottom Of each wagon were Sc
ereted several cans of opium.
The drug was transferred to the
shack under cover of darkness.
There it awaited the coming Of the
men wearing vests constructed with
roomy pockets in the lining. Into
these the smugglers could put at
least $50 worth of opium without
its bulk becoming apparent to the
casual observer. After loading their
vests the men went to Blaine, where
they boarded trains to various parts
of the Pacific Northwest, where the
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-12-05
SMUcCLERS Are
AT WORK
State Officials Are Kept Busy Watch.
ing Organized Gangs Along
the Boundary

Spokane, Dec 5.-Smuggling of
costly wines, silks, opium and Japan
csc from British Columbia into Wash
ington has been reduced to such a
science by organized gangs working
along the boundary that immigra-
ton officers and secret service men
admit they are baff1ed, and until they
can obtain more tangible proof to
fix the Identification of the persons
implicated, the passing of the con-
traband without the payment of GUS
toms duty is likely to continue in
definitely.
Thousands of dollars worth of i'm
ports and several hundred Japanese
have been brought into the country
in the last few months by gangs
working in the foothills along the
international line. Trained dogs are
used by the opium and silk snug
glers, while those handling liquors
employ wood wagons, the aliens be-
ing piloted across the border by arm
ed men, who would not hesitate TO
shoot if interrupted in their work.
Most of the contraband is disposed
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-12-05

The officers have the naAe o. the
captain, who has been called upon to
explain his movements. Large guam
titles of opium have been smugglad
in at that point, and it is believed
that the information gained from the
pilot of the boat will result in whole
sale arrests in short time.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-12-05
TAFT LET'S
CAR SEE HIM

St. Petersburg, Dec. 4.-Secretary
Taft was received in audience today
by Emperor Nicholas at Tsarkoe SEQ
and received from his majesty the
frankest expression of Russia's sen
.timents of sympathy anu regard for
the United States.
The Emperor requested Mr.. Taft
to convey his greetings to President
Roosevelt.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-12-05
Notice to the Public.

On Monday, December IS, 1907,
and thereafter, the banking hours OF
the Wenatchee banks will be from
a. m. to 8 p. m. each business day.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
COLUMBIA VALLEY BANK.
FARMERS &c MERCHANTS BANK
OF WENATCHEE, WASH.
1871
Evening star., 1907-10-31

WANTED-CO0KS. $40. $50. $50. s25. $50. SIS:
also general houseworEers. kitchenmads. house
cleaners lauudresSes Mattresses. pariormaids.
chamhermaids. ladies maids. nurses. govern
eSses, buffers and other help. LADIES' EX-
CHANGE, S0I Vermont ave, opposite Ariogton
Hotel
Evening star., 1907-10-31

TAG ST. N.W.-BEAUTIFUL LARGE.
well furnished. second-foor front room, with
90; frst-class house; quiet; phone. occ3-3t
Evening star., 1907-10-31
FOR RENT-WAREHOUSEs.

FOR RENT-NEW BUILDING. 3TX50; THREE
stories: large elevator: rear 8l3 and 615 n ST.
NV; fronting a 4o-foot paved alley: very
suitable for storage manufacturing purposes
Apply to owner. p. J. NEE. 7th and H SITS
NV. ocS6-tf
Evening star., 1907-10-31

WANTE-A FEW MORE CUSTOMERS AT
these special prices: Chiropody. Soc: manicuring
25c; shampoos 35c and Soc; scalp massage. 25c;
facial massage 35c. Work guaranteed up to-
date. MRS. A. GREEN, 1888 9th st. NV
Phone. n. 1676-M. Oc29-3ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

14lG ST NW.-LARGE FRONT ROOM. WITH
closets; steam heat: bath same fcsor, with
plenty bot water; table specia.fy; phone
or3i-2.s
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1881 FAIRMOST ST. N.W.-wELL-FURNISH
ed room next to ba tn; hot water heat and FIRST
class table board. for two gentlemen or adults.
Evening star., 1907-10-31
FOR RENT-ROOMS.
UNFURNISHED,

FOR REST-ROoMS IN ASTORIA 30
and sts. NV; single or On suite,
from $500 up Heat. hot water
light and elevator service. Apply
Room /. Bliss bldg, SIS b st. l.w.
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED ny REFINED YOUNG MARRIED
couple. from to rooms for Ink; state
terms and full particulars: must he reasonable.
Address Hox Star ocjl st
Evening star., 1907-10-31

7H 18TH ST N.W.-FOR GENTLEMEN-FUR-
nshed rooms: single or en- suite: two lines of
cars; central location, transients aecommo-
dated oc3i -th Z Su 3ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1927 9TH NW.-WELI- FURNISHED SINGLE
and double rooms with good board; telephone.
new ba his parIor etc oc3I-3t'
Evening star., 1907-10-31

A37 {; ST. N.W.-i.ARtiE FURNISHED SECOND
floor front room. with BAY window; good table
beard and all home comforts; telephone In
house: central location; opposite U. :. pension
Office; suitable for married couple or two gen
tlrmen; references exchanged. oc2l st
Evening star., 1907-10-31

81s EYE ST. THE HANOVER LARGE SEC
Ond -nocr front and back rooms: hrst-class
board: phone 5S26 main. 0c30 St.
Evening star., 1907-10-31
PROPOSALS.

BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE
of the Alexandria Electric Co.. Alexandria Va
for the furnishing OF the necessary labor and
material for the extension OF the wuter suction
line into the river at their plant at the foot OF
Wolfe st. Full particulars can be Obtained by
calling at the Office OF the company. 5o2 King
st, Alexandria Va. ocs0-2t
PROPOSALS FOR RED BRICKS. OFFICE OF
building for National Museum, Library of Con-
gress. Washington, d. C.. October %. 1907.
Sealed proposals for red bricks for this building
will be received at this office until o'clock
pm. on Tuesday. November II. 1907 and then
publicly opened. Specifications and other In
formal ion furnished on application. BERNARD
r. GREEN, Superintendent Of Construction.
oc29 &c. 81 no7S SO.
Evening star., 1907-10-31

CHAMBERMAID AND WAITRESS tSO az
BY experienced young coiored girl: good refer
ences; wages, SIC per mouth. Apply to TIE
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1893 l. ST-SOI-TH-F FRONT SECOND STORY
front roonf with beard: steam heat: also single
for rent oc31 -3ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

sii 19TH-NEwLY FURNISHED ROOMS:
Running water 10 rooms; hot water heat; good
table oc3o 3ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1921 COLUMBIA ROAD N.W.-DELIGHTFUi.
second story rooms; fine home table; excellent
n.ghborhood: private family: moderate rates
Evening star., 1907-10-31

SOT E ST. Sw.-Ft-RSISHED ROOMS, WITH
board or without: near bureau engraving Agri-
culture and Smithsonian oc3l -3ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31
FOR RENT-ROOMS.
One cent q word Tor ID Wordi
FURNISHED.

45s G. ST Nw.-LAHGE FRONT ROOM; ALSO
basement oc:i1 -3t
17O4 S.W.-DESIRABIE FRONT ROOM; {;
also ballroom; convenient to cars and depart
ments. oc31 ST.
Evening star., 1907-10-31
FOR RENT-HALLS.

POINTED HALLS IN THE CITY TO LET FOR
ALL SOCIAL PURPOSES: LARGE RANGE N
BASEMENT CAN BE USED WHEN BAN
OrETS ARE SERVED. APPLY MANAGER
THE LEWIS BLDG. 1902 14TH NV. PHONE
NORTH bl52 or24-tf
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DOME STIC.

sTTNOGRAPHY AND TYPEWRITING BY EX-
pert-Work called for and promptly delivered
Call Main 103Q 0c30-jt'
Evening star., 1907-10-31

WANTED = TO BUY OLD FEATHER BEDS
When selling why not drop postal to old
liable firm? H. MARKS. BOT 7th. opposite
Saks'. or phone Main 1903 oc3l-tf
Evening star., 1907-10-31

CHAMBERMA TWO COLORED
women. places chambermaid and cook. 2o16
10th ID ".
Evening star., 1907-10-31

COOK-WANTED. BY SETTLED WHITE WON
an. place In private family; good cook: fine on
bread and pastry; wages, SIS month. 1872 10th
Evening star., 1907-10-31

LADIES MAIDS. ATTEND
ants governesses, nurses. parlormaids wait
resses. cooks. kitchenmaids. laundresses. but
lers. housemen and other help supplied. IA
DIES EXt'H-i NGE SOT Vermont ave
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1910 kALDRAMA ROAD-SEAR CARS: LARGE
w,:l- furnished. desirable ruoms; excellent table
'Pbon. North 2123 oc3l -3ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1909 18TH ST. Y w-HyCELLENT TABLE, n
Christian family. with without furnished
rooms oe30-4 -4ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

CLEANER WANTED. BY COLORED WOMAN
aats, Offices to clean hour in the morning.
200 O NV.
Evening star., 1907-10-31

l343 GIRARD ST.-FURSISHED OR TSFCR-
nished rooms. with excellent table board: hand
house. with all modern convenences: tiled
bath each floor: new furnishings throughout
entire house; near two car lines. oc3O-7ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1925 \ - LARGE SECONp-STORI FRONT
Room. we'll kept and heated: with beat board;
private family: central; phone: reasonable:
also smaller rom. OBI 2t
Evening star., 1907-10-31
ROOMS AND BOARD.

one cent a word for Is wnrl
Evening star., 1907-10-31

CHAMBERNAD - BY RESPECTABLE COL
ered woman. place chambermaid Call or
address 204S F. St
CHAMBERNAID- COIORED GIRL. PLACE
chambermaid waitress in private family;
good reference 400 T st.
Evening star., 1907-10-31

CIGAR STORE. 81. 200: CIGAR STORE $3.50,
cigar and pool room. $500: dairy lunch 5000:
dairy lunch. 81. 500: confcc tionery and Ice cream
business. l4th st. location. 81 600: any business
you want We can supply you with your bust
ness quickly sold largest advertisers in Wash.
inston We are lndorsed by the leading busi-
ness men OF the city. TAYLOR s EXCHANGE
XXX y. or29-3t
Evening star., 1907-10-31
BILLIARD AND POOL SUPPLIES

WE CARRY A FULL SUPPLY of SECOND HAND
billiard and pool tnbles; also full line Of sup
plies: expert repairing done: reasonable rates.
SOpTHERN BILLIARD SUPPLY CO.. 7O2 10th
se27 -9Ot.4
TIE BRUNSWICK BALKE COLLENDER CO.
Leading Manufacturers Of
BILLIARD AND poor. TABLES AND SUPPLIES
BOWLING ALLEYS. BAR FIXTURES
EFRIGERATORS.
TIP 18TH STREET NV
an2n & -.
Evening star., 1907-10-31

COOk-PLACE BY SETTLED COLORED WON
IN as frst-c cook Please call 2222 11th st.
NV. OC31 -3te
Evening star., 1907-10-31

SEANISTRESS OR DRESSMAKER tNO. 35i-BY
thoroughly capable and experienced young
French woman; best of references. Apply to
18th at NV oc30-3t
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1910 nth ST. N.w.---vERY LARGE SECOND
story front room: also medium sized front
Evening star., 1907-10-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED CASH PRICES PAID FOR
WORN GARMENTS, LADIES' GE rs 4 Chill
DREN's SHOES 4 HATS; SEND POSTAL:
WILL CALL. j. TARSHES 1908 7th NV,
phone North 400. oc3l TT
CAST-OFF CLOTHES. LADIES' OR GENTLE
MEMS Address POSTAL l WILL. CALL
Phone North 1883. W. RICE. 1882 7th st. NV
oc3l-tf
Evening star., 1907-10-31

| CoOK-PIACE BY COLORED WOMAN As
| nrst-class cook; TO stay nights. 1920 10th st.
Evening star., 1907-10-31

tiFr TEEN REST MAKE PEANUT OR CANDY
slot machines weli loeal-d one peanut hut'er-
making machine. fine pay Ing saltrd peanut
business: $50 for the los or win sell sInrIy-
retiring SlS III .4r2l AZ
Evening star., 1907-10-31
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

~ O'e N'''1 WUIN taVH VIfnt Iur I" W"rus y rIrHcs
LUSCllEooM FOR SALE. SMALL. PLACE. no
Ing nice business. great chance for party win
few hundred dollars Box 1888 Star ofhce.
S-31
Evening star., 1907-10-31

CHAMBERMA AS CHAMBERMaIn
nurse l10S 10th NV.
CHAMDERMAID NO 37,-BY EXPERIENCED
young white woman: GOOD references. Apply
to THE WASHINGTON DOMESTIC GUILD,
730 13th st. NV oe31-2
Evening star., 1907-10-31

"AHIED aaHr o,,.,,o CAKpEr tlS' AAKiN9 AiiSG
removed from floors; carpets secured the
floor: 20 years experience. H. ]. HOWELL,
1921 10Th st. Tel. North 2t52Y. oc3o5t
WANTED = FURNITURE FO.. CASH-SELL
YOUR GOODS TO THE MAN THAT GIVES
YOU THE MOST MONEY. HOPWOOD. sTH
AND
Evening star., 1907-10-31

1922 r. /. AVE S.W-NIOET,Y FURNISHED
room with board: use of 'phona. oc30-3ts
Evening star., 1907-10-31

CHAMBERMAID OR PARLORMAID WANTS A
place; city references. Address " c., Star
Evening star., 1907-10-31

FOR SABE-TEN SHARES NATIONAL CITY
Bank stock Address Box i55. Star ostice.
Evening star., 1907-10-31

328 MD. AVE N.E-LARGE. FRONT SECON
story room; frst-class table board: phone
orl0
Evening star., 1907-10-31

9Os WESTMINSTER ST. BET. 9TH AND 10TH.
and T n.w.-Large. pleasant front room or
two communicating rooms: second story; with
without board: private family.
Evening star., 1907-10-31
WANTED-SITUATIONS.

CAsHIER-BY YOUNG LADY. POSITION AS
cashier: can furnish bond. Address Box i6s.
Star Office. oc29-3t"
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manufacturing concerns. IL not the actual
owners, and they desire passes not 80 much
for their own satisfaction az 20 imTress out
Of town cistowers with the idea that they
have a pull with theatrical people. The
prestige of a ras' in this circle has as much
weight "a the Autographed copy of an
authors work would bave in another.
Many manufacturer make repeated at
tempts to secure favor by the bride of the
product OF their establishments. fancy neck
ties or silk half hose. One even went So far
a. to insist upoa presenting a fur lined
overcoat 70 a gate kee~er There are Ter-
hars $50 or 200 of these business ~Crafters and
a request from any one of them is eQuiva-
lent to a refusal.
Hundreds of theatrical Gereiicts. who
wander up and down Broadway waiting a
chance to borrow moLey or sepking an
attentive ear to listen 10 the tale of their
ere time achievements and the reason for
their quarrels with various managers, are
among the grafbers. They are usually well
known and occe s~ionally. in p soft hearted
moment the long deferred pleasure IL &C
corded them.
Women g~rafters are more numerous than
men and are. according to all accounts.
much more persistent. One woman CRATER
wrote to the manager of a recent success
four times. using different stationery and
different names. Finally. not receiving anv
response, she cane in person.
According 10 a line Of procedure deter
mined upon they gave her a couple of free
seats. and she was then followed from the
OK office direct 10 a cigar store, where
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or manager on duty. while the young man
with a big roll Of bills in his pocket, which
he is just dying TO display. stands fiat
against the wall and awaits her further
commands.
II the ticket seller does not recognize her
she introduces herself with the assertion
that she played there the year before, or
always has had tickets or used TO room with
a girl who could get into the theatre when-
ever she wanted TO. It. is in moments like
these that the manager feels that life has
some comp ensating moments, and the
would-be CRATER is turned down so hard
that, as one Of them expressed it, you
could hear her pompadour hit the floor
The chorus girl goes back 10 the young
man With the announcement that the house
was sold out "A week q and suggests that
they try somewhere else. Another theatre
is tried and perhaps the Play is not very
popular or n softer hearted ticket seller IL
on guard and seats are secured.
One of the men at the door was accosted
recently by a dapper little citizen. who
asked him. in n rather olhand manner,
Say. where do you get your clothes a.
I'd like to try my hand at giving you a mt.
I think I could please you all right n 1t
wouldn't cost you n penny. What you
playing tonight? Giving anything away?
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THESE THE half DAMNED?
IN0UIRY INTO FBE SALVATION
ARMY HEADS NEW PHRASE.

Gen. wuIiam Booth Specified Those VINE
Pay tho % and $40 Fnnes-Well, Hero
Are Some % Th0se whO'Ve Been 40
Punished I'm . New York Police Court.
Who and what are the half damnedP
The phrase was thrust into the already
perturbed midst Of a dazed world by Gen.
William Booth of the Salvation Army on
the day recently when he Mnched at the
White House.
I'VE must stick to the half damned
crowd declared the General, coming
from luncheon with the President. Could
his manner of speech have been affected
by his recent communications
The General did not leave us cropping
wholly in the dark, only partly so, for he
shed this light Of definition: The half
damned are those who pay the IS and $40
fines.7
There. DR.. Watson, is it not all clear
to you? No? Come!
Such fines, S. and $40, are imposed by
police court Magistrates.
Next case" said the Court.
The next case darted to the bridge so
eager to get his Crouch of his mind that
he forgot that the Court had first to be
told what it was all about.
-Neighbor complained that be screened
his ashes when the wind blew them against
~her-against her garments hanging out to
dry.
Judge, your Honor, just a minute,
IL you please. I~-you-he." the defendant
was simply too mad to ak until the Judge
said some kind words to him.
That woman hangs ~out-hangs out
garments every day. What's the use2
Who so many? She u be a fairy3
l must screen ashes some day. Do I make
the direction Of the wind?'
And when 1 give him a word Of eau
ton, said the arresting COP" he said l was
a blue lobster and he'd have me broke"
Five dollars said the Judge.
Nov, then, are you one OF the half
damned?" asked the reporter when the
~apoplectic ash screener had paid his fine.
mol" Kissed the citizen. I'm damned IL
l amt double damned"
He swept away in a rush OF hot air.
Next case"
A good looking young fellow. with all
the signs and some others OF having been
in town three and a half days on a good
time whirl. walked sheepishly up to the
bridge.
He was soused to his ears. your Honor
-
"How's that?"
Excuse me-very intoxicated. and as he
looked like a nice boy l did my best TO get
him IN to the next post. but he said if 1
wouldn't box him three rounds he'd -
"Cut il short. officer"
Drunk and disorderly and tried to steal
my night stick"
Well. young man.
1--we no doubt the officer tells tho truth,
Judge. I'm very sorry. I met some class
mates and -"
Yes. yes. I know. But an attempt TO
disarm a police officer is a serious matter.
I suppose l ought to fine you severely.
Classmates, EN-? Five dollars"
Pardon me. but do you feel half or
wholly or more or less damned?"
Great scottl lave l got TO answer rid
dies besides paying a hne2"
Next case
"A rag and a bone and a hank Of hair"
a mumbling. stumbling. shuddering bundle
oE-well, a woman was next
Drunk" and the officer also whispered
something to the Judge.
The Judge-a human being-tapped his
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Il don't mind the women Crafters so
said one of the men in front at a theatre.
"They're easy to get rid Of and it's all part
of the game; hut there are moments when
n has other troubles TO think abopt-
hen tine iron enters the soul.
Il had such a moment the other night
when a woman perfectly notorious az this
game ratified of the old excuses. displaying
a card absolutely yellow with ace and
having a theatrical attraction printed on
it that is so old that the memory of its name
il noth eaton | refused her over and
I've again and finally, turaing on me. she
said:
I'm not cave this place unless You take
off your hat while you talk 10 Tac.'
What do o think Of that for nerve?
| was honestly ~ surprised that If IL had
not been for the principle Of the thing !
should have been ihclined to give her a
box"
There is said another louuacious thea
trical manager, &c rooted objection on the
part of conservative men in this business
% the presence Of actors and actresses in
their audiences.
Being always on parade, these people
devote themselves 10 distracting the at
tention of the audience to themselves, es-
pecially if they are co~nspicuously placed
in a box To them a playhouse is merely
a frame for their special attractions. and
the only way that the managers have been
able 10 get around the questions involved
is by having special matin6es when they
can all be accommodated, turn their backs
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completely on the stage and look at each
other TO their hearts content.
AS a class they are great knockers. They
canno say enough in praise Of a play to
the management. and even write laudRtory
letters. usually containing or preceding
requests for seats; but listen TO them be-
tween acts. during the exit hour on the side
walk in front, then you will find their real
opinion. which is always ~derogatory. and
Ia nine times out of ten based upon h fact
that they were not invited to have their
names ppear in h cast.
THE same rule applies TO n certain ex-
tent to the army Of playwrights. They
are usually willing TO pay for seats II their
requests are refused. for they are amenable
to the argument that they will some time
expect others 10 pay TO see their plays. but
gathered together in the foyer. there Is no
weak point of properties. lighting, cos
tuning. wigging or plot that escapes the
~stiletto of their wit.
One OF them was heard the other night.
after having received the favor OF two
good orchestra chairs, to call the attention
of a circle Of clairvoyant friends who see
in his work the abilities Of a Shakespeare
and an Ibsen blent. to the fact hat a certain
revolver that played a leading part in the
drama was misnamed.
What does that man know about writing
plays?' he exclaimed to his open mOuthed
auditors. Why. he called that gun a "a
and it's only a So
Zone OF the management who happened
by at that was glad TO explain that
rs a a. gun would make too much noise
on the stage, they had been obligd to sub
situte a 70 calibre. although the lines Of
the play had not been altered"
The growth Of the blacklist, which is one
Of the assets in every theatre Office, owes
its length and prominence 10 a great ex-
tent TO the efforts Of The Friars, a club now
numbering about 8OO, which is composed
of theatrical managers. press agents. news