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The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
LADIES GIVE EUCHRE PARTY.
Members of Municipal Council En-
joy Evening of Pleasure.

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Municipal
Council of the Royal Arcanum of this
city entertained the members of Munich
pal Council and their friends at a pro-
gressive euchre Wednesday night at their
hall in Pythian Temple, which was arts
tically decorated with potted plants and
chrysanthemums. -Four prizes were award
ed to ladies scoring the greatest num-
Der Of points, and Mesdames F. W. Par
ker, G. Barker, W. II. Wenger, and A. J.
McCafferty were the successful COMPETE
tors. while Messrs- J. D. Prosser, r. w.
Roberts, A. J. McCafferty, and z. II.
Carnes captured the prizes awarded the
gentlemen.
Mr.. j. ID. Prosser. regent OF Municipal
Council, on behalf Of the Ladies' Aux
niary, awarded the several prizes and
gratulated the winners. The commit
tee on hospitality, consisting of Mes
danes Prosser. Lynch. and Parker, served
refreshments
Among those present were the follow
ing: Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Prosser. Mr..
and Mrs Thomas W Haworth, DR.. and
Mr. G. 3. Young. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. II.
Carnes, DR.. and Mrs. r. l. Lynch, DR..
and Mrs. B. F. Sunny. Mr.. and Mrs A
J. McCafferty, Mr.. and Mrs. J. (. Wei
don, Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Roberts, Mr..
and Mrs. w w. Harr DR.. and Mrs. F.
W Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Malet. IT..
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ellis. Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Jacobson, DR.. and Mrs ]. W
Hodges Mss G. McCargar. Mesda1Ses
II a Shinn. G Barber, G. G. Dennison,
J. T. Brooks, and Messrs. Norman Lynch,
L. L. Van Arsdale, and z. 3. Eynon, ST.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
ANNIVERSARY IS CELEBRATED
Hyattsville Masonic Temple Scene of
Pleasant Entertainment.
Principal Address Delivered Before
Audience by Hon. w Il. An
drews-Other Features.

Masonic Temple, Hyattsville, Nd. was
filed with an appreciative audience Fri
day evening last. the occasion being the
twenty-fifth anniversary Of Mount Her
mon Lodge, No. 179. a. F. & An.
The principal address was delivered by
Hon W. E. Andrews. auditor Of the
Treasury Department whose theme was
Masonry and Patriotism" Mr.. Andrews
enthused his audience by the able man.
ner in which he painted word pictures of
home and country inspired by the prin-
ciples of Masonry, and his address was
frequently punctuated by applause.
Letters Of regret were received from
Hon. Thomas J. Shryock. grand master OF
Maryland, A. +. 6 A. NJ, who was un-
able to attend on account OF illness. Hon.
Alexander Grant general superintendent
railway mail service, and Mr.. George w.
Maggie, the first master Of Noun: 4ermon
Lodge
The committee consisted Of DR.. s. NJ.
Mcmillan. chairman; George S. Britt.
Wilbur F. Drown, Grant w. Sexton, Je-
rome J. Morgan, John NJ. Earnest. and
William 3. Severe.
Officers Of the lodge are Wilbur F.
Drown, worshipful master. George s.
Britt, senior warden; Grant W. Sex
ton. junior warden; William p. Belt.
secretary; Francis Gasch. treasurer,
Jerome J. Morgan, senior deacon; John
NJ. Earnest. junior deacon: George A.
Cooley. senior steward: julius Schiosser.
junior steward; George W. Whaney.
tyler.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
new STATE CASTS TWO VOTES
Oklahoma Is Biggest Pig in the Re,
publican Puddle.
Twice as Mach to Say Than Any of
Her Sisters About Holding
Convention.

When the Republican national commit
tee meets here on December 6, there
Will be one Of the forty-six States that
Will have two votes, and as II is be-
neved they will be cast for Kansas City
as the place for the convention meeting.
the Kansas City contingent is pleased
just as much as other factions are not.
The state that Will have more votes
than any of its sisters is Oklahoma. the
newest in the list, and the delegates are
c. VI. Cade, of Shawnee, and ?. L. Soper.
Of Muskogee. formerly in Indian Terri
tory. Both were elected 10 represent
their respective territories for period of
four years, and although the national
committee can fill vacancies, they can
not remove members, so the question now
agitating the anti-Kansas City people is.
what will be done about It?
Each of the other States. large and
small, will have but one vote in the set
Element Of the place of the convention.
and the other business that will come
up before the committee meeting. and
oklahoma will, in the arrogance of youth
cast twO-unless the committeeman arrive
at some sort of agreement for one or the
other to get out. Like the Federal Office
holders in the old territory, they will
probably object TO having their Offices
legislated from under them. and as this
particular Office offers no remuneration
but honor, there is some question whether
either will agree to quietly relinquish
his place
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
MEMORIAL EVENT PLANNED
Washington Lodge of Elks viii
Meet IN National Theater.
All Members OF the Order in WASH
inston Are Expected 10 Attend
This Important Function.

Next Sunday night Washington Lodge.
No i. Brotherhood Protective order o.
ElAos, viii hold its annual memorial serv-
ices at the New National Theater. Sev-
eFal speakers have accepted an invitation
TO deliver addresses. The United States
Marine Band. under the directorsbin Of
William II. Santelmann. has been secured
and vocal and orchestral concerts viii ba
given
The committee in charge Of the cere-
monies have used their utmost efforts
to make this occasion the grandest me
mortal the local lodge has held and -
anxious that every Elk. whether a men,
Der Of b. p o. f., No. Is. or a. visitor
in the city should attend. All members
are invited 10 be seated on the stage and
are requested 10 wear dark clothes and
cravats. Special arrangements have been
made 20 have the first few rows reserved
Tor families Of deceased Elks.
IL is the wish Of the committee n
have every Elk on the stage at "a be-
fore the Ceremonies begin. The memorial
committee in charge consists OF the fol-
lowing: NJ C. Mccormick, chairman,
VIM Buckley, secretary; W. II. SanteI-
mann, F. r. Clarkson. J. Z. Ralph. J. c.
Maxwell. F. \. Whitehead. c. Z Myers.
Z. T. Simpson. J. VIM Lee, T. Z. Ellis.
G. II. Utermehle. p. L. Grove, c. 4.
Mason. II. F. Harvey. \. D. Marks.
Harvey Ellis. a. G. Hutchinson. jr.. ".
A Mcdowell, T. r. Finnan. J. F. Hilton
l.. 3. Brooke. J. Held Aug. Brill. H. o.
GARNER. and W B. Dawson.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
ENTERTAINMENT BY CLUB.
Excelsior Literary Members CeIe-
brate Twentieth Anniversary,


Members OF the Excelsior Literary
Club and friends assembled in the recep-
ton room at Freund's Wednesday even.
ing last, to celebrate the twentieth an
niversary Of the club.
Miss Culley. at the piano, sounded the
signal for entrance into the banquet hall
and to the music of a march the mem
bers and friends entered and took their
places. Wit and humor prevailed. and
many "reminiscences Of former banquets
were brought TO mind
At the close Of the supper the presl-
dent Mrs. ]. Finney Engle. greeted those
present in her usual witty and charming
manner, and announced that a pro-
gramme was IN the hands of the toast
mistress In her remarks she referred to
the cOmradeship existing among the
members, and spoke feelingly Of absent
ones Mrs. L. W. McCreery gave a short
history Of the club.
Mr. Muller sang a either solo. Miss
Bennett spoke on Our Aims" and sang
Aud Lang Syne''/ Mrs. Foster gave =
witty response TO Sphere OF Woman. /"
and Mrs. EmerSon's Busy Club Wom-
an" caused much laughter. DR.. Nara
ret Huddleston responded 10 our Twen-
tieth Anniversary" and gave some remin-
iscences CT club life. Mrs. Dufie an
swered ''Woman's Place Everywhere. %
and Mrs. Hawkes. a Mothers Influ-
ence''
Mrs Main, president OF Federation
of Woman's Clubs, spoke Of the uni
versity Scholarship and the president
responded TO The Need for and Place
of Womans Clubs"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
VISIT THE man In TEE TREE
Tourists and Citizens Inspect Mr..
Hayward's Queer Abode.
House BuIIt Around BOIe of Wood
land Giant Is Eighteen Feet
Above Terra Firma.

A constant stream Of visitors from diff
ferent parts of the country wended their
way last Sunday 10 Haywarden. the
tree-tOp home Of Mr.. Allen B. Hayward,
near Forest Glen. Md. After satisfying
their curiosity as to how a man can live
in a tree and be both comfortable and
happy, the visitors usually wander
through the various rooms and attached
buildings, inspecting the different con-
veniences. which meet them at every
turn.
The main house is actually built around
the trunk of a large chestnut tree, at
least four feet In diameter and is sup
ported in part by the tree and partially
by framing pieces Of timber. It is about
eighteen feet above the ground, au-
though the canvas-topped sleeping room
on the upper deck" of the house is
much higher
Several branches Of the tree project
into the rooms of the little house and
thence out through the side or roof to
the open air.
Mr.. Hayward has made a series Of post
cards showing various views Of the house
in the trees.
Among the visitors to Haywarden were
the following:
Il. T. AIchonna. New York " Y; NJ Frank
Wolfe. Marian. Ky; Miss Edna King kemptorrn
Nd. Miss Melissa Morgan, Lima. y. Y; Miss Cor
neia Chalmers Scott. Tivoli-on-th the Hudson ~ Y;
Mrs l. L. Robinson. Chicago: Mr. and Mrs L. T.
Mergott, Newark, y. J.; Miss Ada Mergott New
ark. y. j.; Joseph o. Harrison, Forest Glen: Lu-
Their II. Crawford Germantown Md Miss Anna
i. Warner. Miss Mary T. Warner. and Hamilton
Warner. hensington. Md: NJ X. Reinblrg Mr.
and Mrs. Edison L. Whitney. son aud daughter.
Misses Mildred NJ Bone Mary A. IA Tilton Annie
d. Campbell. Edith Dec Woodward Hazel Browne
Lilbe Gordon, Mr.. Willis Il. Magudcr IT. Miss
Ray Louise Woodward, Joseph Harrison. and Mr.
and Mrs. Halleck, all Of Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
PARENTS WERE INTERESTED.
Initial Meeting of New Organization
in Payne school.

At the Payne School Building. Friday
afternoon. an initial meeting OF an or
Sanization OF parents Of the children Of
the school was held. The SESSION was
enthusiastic
MISS Maria Jordan. principal, pre-
sided. Miss Catherine E4TayIor spoke
Of the necessity Of prompt and regular
attendance She told the mothers how
systematic order in the home made il
possible for them to have their children
at school on time and never absent
Miss Emma McGinnis spoke of the value
or politeness. She explained why the
teachers made efforts TO teach children
poiiteness as. well as to give them an
education I'M books. and she appeaJed
to the mothers TO enforce the rules Of
finer life at home.
Miss Ida a. Green, general aren't Of
the Associated Charities. spoke on the
cooperation between schools. parents
ana those who are interested In the nm
ll1ting OF the needy. She showed how
the Associated Charities has to refuse
ala Just as a teacher refuses to do an
example for child. when he ought 70
20 IL himsef. She explained the stamp
savings system OF the Associated Chart
ties. and told that $4,000 was collected
from the poor people Of the CITY last
year. She appealed 10 the teachers to
heIp carry on this work and lnaugurate
II among the pupils and in their homes
Mrs Ida Richardson, truant officer
was introduced as the one who renre-
sents the laws for the schools. She
spoke of the dictates of the law and
explained to the parents what was re-
CURED of them and the consequences
OF railing to send their children to
school
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
STREET WORK ORDERED.
Newton and Eighteenth Streets
Northwest TO BE Improved.

The following orders have been issued
by the Commissioners:
That the roadway Of Newton street
northwest. west of Sixteenth street, be
repaired with new macadam, at an ap-
proximate cost Of 800, ehargeable to the
appropriation for repairs 10 county roads,
1896.
That the roadway Of Eighteenth street
northwest, between Park road and New
ton street, be repaired with new ma
cadam. at an approximate cost Of $500.
chargeable TO the appropriation for re-
pairs TO county roads. 1906.
That catch basin be constructed at
the northeast corner OF First and Adams
street northwest. at an approximate cost
of SO.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
MIXED ON THEIR DATES.
Some OLIahOmans still Think They
Live In Indian Territory

Since Oklahoma was admitted to the
Union, all the post-office stamps. letter
heads, and all commercial paper has been
changed. and that fact came near making
trouble for a resident Of the old Indian
Territory part of the State in one of
the local hotels few nights ago
The Muscogee man had been in town
for several days. and his bill was large
enough TO embarrass him If paid out OF
his supply of cash, so he drew a check
on a Muscogee bank. and had a friend
in town, known TO the manager of the
hotel, indorse it. The clerk to whom If
was presented did not know the .9dorser
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24

and eyed the check with the scrutiny
usual TO a good hotel clerk He thought
he had made a great discovery.
Muscogee isn't in Oklahoma-it's in
Indian Territory" said Mr. Clerk. whose
geographical knowledge must needs be
complete.
Guess Ggain; it's in Ozlahoma-ever
since the sixteenth" replied the Mus
cogee man, and the clerk suggested the
refreshments We're due
Much Of the commercial paper had been
changed all over the territory In antici-
patton Of the change. and 1t would now
he hard thing 10 ind Muscogee, Ind.
T., on the map.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
A LITERARY EVENING
Excelsior Club Holds Regular
Weekly Meeting.

The Excelsior Literary Club held Sc
regular weekly meeting at the home Of
Mrs. Edith l. Packard. 226 Second street
northeast, last Tuesday afternoon. In the
absence OF the president the vice presj-
dent Mrs. d. L. Norris, presided.
Alter the reading of the minutes nv
the secretary Miss Flora McCreerv. the
reports of the social, visiting. press and
credentials committees were received.
The essayist Of the evening was Mrs
Edith S1ge Emerson. In her paper on
The Nile" she gave an exhaustive re-
view of the importance Of the river. its
source and origin, foundations irriea-
ton. the delta, and the cataracts. She
took her listeners on a trip I'D the Nile
starting at Cairo, passing pyramids.
obeliSks stately mansions and mac
nicent palm trees. Responses were
given by Mesdames Duffie. Foster. Frear
Baker, Muller and Miss Bennett. Miss
Amy kibby sang MY Dreams, and
Sing Me to Sleep" and the hostess
served refreshments.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
BIBLE CLASS BANQUET.
Pleasant and Instructive AGair in
metropolitan Church.

The ninth annual reunion and BANQUET
OF the Metropolitan Bible class was held
in the parlors of the Metropolitan Metho-
dist Church Wednesday evening. After
partaking feast, the class and their
guests. numbering about $50, were favor
ed with an excellent musical programme
and addresses By the pastor. DR.. Frank
N. Bristol DR. Macleod Of the First
Presbyterian Church; Prof II. Oberhol-
ser. president Of the class. and Mr.. p.
Miller. class secretary.
Arrangements were made for the con-
test for new members under the leader
ship Of captain. the object being to So
cure new members and 10 increase TIA
attendance Of regular members
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
HANDLED A BARREL OF MONEY.
DisbursinE Officer Closes Accounts
After Paying Ont 49,, 900, 900.

At noon Yesterday the District govern
ment ceased all payment OF checks and
money, In order to close out the accounts
of Charles c. Rogers, disbursing officer OF
the District, upon the expiration Of his
$4,000 bond. which has run for four years.
Mr.. Rogers has returned to the Treas
ury. $4S9565.S9. every cent Of government
money he had In his possession at the
time his bond expired. During the eight
years he has held this Office, Mr. Rogers
has disbursed $65,Oo0,000
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
Meeting of the History C1uh.

The Capitol Hill History Club met We'd
nesday last at the home of Mrs. ]. z.
Nichol with fifteen members present
Mrs L. B. Slime read a paper on The
climate and productions OF Egypt" and
Mrs j. G. Weldon one on Manners and
customs in Egypt" Mrs. g. +. Wood
was appointed club critic The next meet
ing will be with Mrs George Felt, 14s5
Monroe street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
Bleached cotton, a.
10c grade, a yard OSC

ONLY 4 LIMITED QUANTITY Of
this bleached cotton. It is SIS inches
wide, very superior grade. and II
you want 10 get your share before
1t is zone COME EARLY.
SOFT FINISHED Underwear cam
DFlc, nne quality. usual 12I5c %
value Special Monday, yard. C4C
pa SEA ISLAND TnbIeached
Sheetlng Cotton. the kind that washes
white after several launderings. reg
ular aOc value Special to-mOr- 90
row, yard-......... zoe
Domestic Departmeut-First floor
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
DEATH OF INDIANA WOMAN.
Mrs. Elizabeth MOfFatt. of Indinnap-
Oils. Passes Away.

Mrs Elizabeth Adams MOffatt. widow
OF the late Charles 4. AIofatt, OF Indian
aPolis. Ind. died n an early hour Friday
morning at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. A. W. Tracy. 1910 Newton street
northwest this city, after a years i'll
ness
The deceased had four daughters. Mrs
c. T. Dickens. Miss Adah T. Moffatt
Mrs. f. G Getzendanner. and Mrs. \. W
Tracy, all residents of Washington. and
two sons. DR.. Charles Ansfl Moffatt and
William J. Mo6att. Of Indianapolis
The funeral viii be held at the house
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock In
terment VIII be private in Rock Creek
cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-24
EARLY CLOSING MOVE.
Many Druggists Observe Recommen-
datiOn of WOmnn's Organization

The November meeting Of the District
of Columbia Woman's Organization. Ma
tional Association of Retail Druggists,
met at the home OF the president. Mrs.
Richardson The reports Of the chairmen
OF the various committees were sub
mitted. and il developed that many Of
the druggists had decided TO close their
stores at 10 O'Clock. Cards to this effect
were noticed in many drug stores
throughout the city. Some of the drug
gists are in favor of closing at certain
hours during Sunday. but thus far moth
ing definite has been accomplished.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-28
CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
Department OF PUBLIC WORKS
THE FAMILY.
Office of the Board.
Richmond, Ind, August %, 1907.
20 WHOM LIE NAY CONCL,R

Richmond, Ind, August %, 1907
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
| Notice is hereby given by the
Board of Public Works of the City of
Richmond, Indiana, that on the 23rd
/ day of August, 1907, they approved an
assessment roll showing the prima
facie assessments for the following
described public improvement, as au.
thorized by the Improvement Resolu.
ton named:
/ Improvement Resolution No. 116-1eo7
For the Improvement of the first alley
south of Main street running East and
West between South Sth and 9th
streets, by the construction of a ce.
ment roadway therein to the full width
thereof from South 9th street to the
first alley west running North and
South.
Improvement Resolution No. 121-1eo7
For the Improvement of North E street
by the construction of a cement side
walk along a part of the south side
thereof between North Sth and 9th
streets.
Persons interested in or affected
by said public Improvement are here
by notified that the Board of Public
Works of said city has fixed Wednes-
day, Sept. 4th, 1907. as a date upon
which remonstrances will be received
or heard against the amount assess
ed against each piece of property de-
scribed in said roll, and will determine
the question as to whether such lots
or tracts of land have been or will be
benefited in the amounts named on
said roll or in greater or less sum
than that named on said roll.
Said assessment roll showing said
prima facie assessments, with the
names of owners and descriptions of
property subject to be assessed. is on
file and may be seen at the Office of
the Board of Public Works of said
city.
CLIFTON w. MERRILL,
WATSON P. O'NEAL,
B. B. JOHNSON,
Board of Public Works.
aug23-6t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-28
Democratic Chairman SAYS He
Was Badly Misquoted
BY Chicago Men.
REPORT BECOMES GENERAL
TAGGART DECLARES THAT IN
DIANA DEMOCRATS ARE FOR
THE NEBRASkAN AND HAVE
BEEN SINCE 1896.

indianapolis, Aug. 2S.-National
Chairman Thomas Taggart has replied
to the stories charging him with bad
faith toward William j. Bryan. 1t was
reported in connection with Mr.. Tag
CARTS recent visit in Chicago, by some
of the papers of that city, that he had
a conference there with Roger Sullivan
and other anti-Bryan democratic lead
ers, when plans were matured to
bring out a candidate in opposition to
Mr. Bryan, and that Taggart promised
to deliver the delegate vote of Indiana
to the opposing candidate. 1t also was
alleged that Taggart revealed that he
had a commission from the eastern
democratic leaders to represent them
In a crusade to overthrow the domino
ton of the Nebraskan. A part of
the scheme it was said. was to have
Governor Folk of Missouri make pub
lie announcement at an early date of
his candidacy. which, it was hoped.
would either force Bryan to become an
outspoken candidate or drive him out
of the running.
The report of Chairman Taggart's
alleged hostile attitude toward Bryan
has reached every part of the country
and has naturally created a great deal
of talk. Mr.. Taggart, in order that
his position may be clearly understood.
made a statement in which he declared
that there is absolutely no truth in the
Chicago reports and that there is no
doubt that the Indiana democracy is
for Bryan and has been for him since
1896.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-28
Gate at Casabane a. French Warshp Sultan of Morocco

|. Casablanca, Morosso, Aug. 2S-Two
sharp engagements between the
French and the Moors have taken place
About six miles from General Drude's
camp a accommodating party of Spahis
came in touch with the enemy, who
opened heavy fire on the cavalry
men. The latter replied with effect.
but retreated, under Instructions. with
the object Of attracting the attention
Of the French commander TO the Moors
advance. Re-enforcements with artil-
lery We're promptly forwarded to the
scene of the fighting and the Moorish
force was driven back into the hills. No
loss on the French side was reported.
The Moors began to form for another
attack when about three .miles away.
but a few well directed shells quickly
dispersed them The Arabs suffered
heavily from the shell fire during the
fighting
AS a result of the reconnoisances
made by General Drude, the Arabs
have entirely drawn off, and normal
conditions in Casablanca are being re-
sumed.
A dispatch from Tangier says a large
body of native cavalry mas been seen
bearing down on Casablanca from the
direction of Morocco CITY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-28
VERNE SPARKS TRANS
FERRED TO CAPITAL
Richmond Young Man Is Now
At Washington City.
LIKES LIFE OF THE ARMY.

Verne Sparks, a local young man
who enlisted in the United States army
at this point, has been transferred
from the Columbus, O., barracks to
ton, d. c..
Sparks says that the army life is
pleasing and he is enjoying himself
immensely He mas entered the Wash
ington barracks school of instruction
and is taking courses in anatomy
physiology, clerical work, materia
medica and caring for the injured.
After a four months course he will
receive a diploma. He is at present
employed as clerk in one of the bar
racks offices.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-28
4THREG|MEAT' REUNIONS
It viii Be Held at ALBANY on
September 18th.

Local members of the S4th Indiana
regiment have received notice that
the annual reunion will be held at AL
bany, Sept. 10. Among the local mem
berS are Thomas Burdsall, John f.
Davenport, j. B. Gilbert, Frank NJ.
Howe, Harry II. Hoover, George II.
Fetta, John A. Jessup. VIM. Nicholson.
David Railsback, Chas. r. Unthank.
Asa G. Warner and VIM. Watson and
John s. Iredeil.