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The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
RIDING BY ELEPHANT.
The jogging HOwdah Is Nightly
Uncomfortable.

There were two elephants at our dis
posal and myself and the interpreter rode
the first. each occupying half of the how
dab. says writer in the Singapore Free
Press. The howdah has peculiar and OBJ
jectionable habit OF rearly succeeding in
cutting your legs in two. II you hang
your legs outside you may pad the edge
as much as you like. but If you are new
to the game you viii wake in about half
ans hour from an Uneasy doze with the
painful conviction that the lower halves
OF your legs have dropped off.
On squirting up into a position from
which you can view the outside world
you viii see they are stlIl dangling there,
but with an responsibility which sug-
gests that they have been frayed through
to the last shred. Abnormal efforts al
low you TO drag them safely inside. and
you think it will be better IN future 10
keep them there.
The elephant is almost as fine a vehicle
to see the surrounding country from as a
Londoa bus. and there Is a considerable
element of excitement in his progression.
The elephant I rode had fatal habit
when IL came TO a river bank or bit OF
rough ground OF looking around and pick
ing cut what seemed the worst bit he
could see.
Down one side of a river il seemed as
If he was engaged in trying to stand on
hts head, and I could look out OF the
howdah, although 1 was lying therein,
and observe the fishes darting over the
stones in the water Just under my lords
noble forehead. More than once on these
journeys the beast would patiently siouch
through the trees and bushes on the
track in search of something edible,
quite regardless OF the fact that the
branches threatened to sweep the howdah
and everything else over the stern.
But quite one Of the most peculiar SEN
sations was when they took II into their
heads to have scratch against the tele-
graph poles II would be a wonderful
line which could withstand the solid work
the elephant expects its posts to carry
out and when the number two beast
leaned too hard and the post snapped,
could almost see the mild and somewhat
indignant surprise reflected from one In
telIgent face TO the other.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
where CARLYLE worsh,ppea.

From the London Chronicle.
The Metropolitan Tabernacle, where the
Rev. Archibald G. Brown has been &C
corded a public welcome as co-pastor, was
formerly the occasional resort Of almost
every notable parsonage of the time.
Ruskln, Gladstone, John Bright, and
Canon Wilberforce were among those who
heard the famous Sturgeon there DR..
Thomas Guthrie attended service at the
Tabernacle one Sunday morning with a
friend, next to whom sat an unkempt
worshipper, who exchanged with Guthrie
a nod OF recognition. who Is hep" whis-
pered Guthrie's friend. Don't you know
him?" asked the minister in return; why.
that's Tam Carlyle" 1t was at the ia
nous Tabernacle, too. that some years
ago a young barrister named AsQuith
achieved one of his early oratorical tri-
umphs-at meeting of the Liberation
Society. He has been heard elsewhere
since then.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
Balloon Reonras

From the American Magazine Of Aeronautics.
1S3s-Longest Journey starting from Eng.
land by balloon. Made by Green. Hal
land. and Mason. who crossed 10 Nassau
500 miles. Time, Is hours.
1S5s-Longest trip In America. Made bv
John Wise, who Travelled from st. Louis
TO Henderson, n. Y. 1.150 miles. Time
10 % hours. This was his 451st voyage.
1S7O-During the siege OF Paris an aero.
naut reached Norway. 100 miles. Time
Is hours.
I900-Henry de la Yaulx barely made
the worlds record. held up to this time
by John Wise. by travelling from Paris tc
the Russian border. 1900 miles. Time
S5& hours.
lsO6-Two German aeronauts hold the
record Of 80 hours in the air.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
THE DOCTORS TITLE.
Does Not Allow Him TO Escape from
His ArduOus Duties.

Does Not Allow MIN 10 Escape from
His ArduOus Duties.
Every now and then a discussion, some
times not unattended with bitterness,
breaks out in reference to the correct
styles and titles which should be applied
TO various groups Of medical practitioners,
says the London Hospital.
Does a certain qualification entitled a
man to call himself a physician? To
meet the position It has been suggested
that professional recognition shall be ex-
tended to the proposal to apply the term
doctor to every qualifed medical prac-
titioner. This, of course. excites Opposi-
ton in certain quarters, and as an alter
native It Is now proposed that all medical
practitioners shall be content with the
term Mr." Personally. we think there
Is much to be said for this view. It has
its parallel in the practice Of the legal
profession, II avoids disputes, and It salts
fes the demands Of courtesy.
Further, II allows a medical practitioner
to escape in his periods Of relaxation from
the atmosphere of his technical work.
Why should the medical man not be al
lowed to take his holiday OF To attend a
dinner party free from the announce
ments Of his daily professional activities
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
SUNDAY MORNING CHAT.

| PresbyterianIsm in the District Of Column
bia," said, referring to old Bridge Street
Church:
And what is worthy OF honorable men,
| ton is the fact that for many years all
denominations, Methodsts. Episcopalians,
and Baptists. worshiped with the Presby-
terians in the same house and SAT- to-
gether at the same communion table. Chus
furnishing a beautiful illustration Of the
communion OF the saints. Subsequently,
when other denominations erected houses
| of worship. the same fraternal feeling
| prevailed, DR.. Balch being invited TO take
part in the dedication services of the
| Episcopal and other churches, and all
the pastors and their people uniting In
! prayer meetings from church to church"
DR.. Balch continued in his pastorate
until his death. in 1888. having served his
| congregation fifty-two years. So greatly
was he loved and esteemed that the mt
nicipal authorities attended his funeral
in a body, business was suspended, and
the streets draped in mourning.
OF course many anecdotes and tradi-
lions connected with the long pastorate
of DR.. Balch have been handed down. An
| amusing one is this: One of his sons
when quite young was so overlooking
with mischief that the good doctor fire.
quently took him into the pulpit in order
to restrain him. But the old Adam was
strong in the youngster, for on one oc-
casion. during a long prayer, he picked
up his fathers speeCacles from the ledge
Of the pulpit, AMP, after adjusting them
on his nose, opened the hymn book. and
said gravely: while father is praying
| let US sing a hime"
Rev. William F. Locke, pastor of Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South, leaves next Thursday for a ten
days outing at Atlantic City. DR.. Locke
who is an enthusiastic sportsman, will
go IN November on his annual hunting
trip; first, to Virginia and North Caro-
lima, in quest of birds and small game,
afterward on to Maine. where he will
engage in the more exciting sport Of deer
hunting. DR.. Locke is much gratified at
the progress being made toward the cree
ton of their new church, for which the
lot has already been purchased. Since
he became Mount Vernon's pastor more
| than two years ago he has worked IN
! tlringly to this end. he says that in view
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18
The PeddIer,s Repartee.

From the New York Tribune.
AT meeting Of the famous BIZ Club,
Of Jefferson Ci.y-he whose name is not
William may not join this club-former
Congressman Cowherd told Memorial
Day story.
Memorial Day" he said, always
makes me think Of a peddler who came
to my cousins house in Jackson County
when the war was at its height.
This peddler, a strong. tall young man,
was peddling ferns. and my pretty cousin
said to him, reproachfuliy:
am surprised to see an able-bodied
young man like you selling ferns at this
crisis. Why are you not with the army?
The peddler looked surprised.
Why, they don't want ferns IN the
army, do they, lady! he asked"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

at the coming session Of Congress the bill
requiring uniform automobile laws in the
several States.
Emery paper should not be used about
car; It is a fairly good conductor OF
electricity. and particles lodging in IN
some short circuits.
Care should be taken in filling the gase-
lire tank that none Of the liquid IS spilled
inside the hood Sparks from cranking
the motor are apt TO cause a more or less
serious explosion.
When a nut defes the wrench. squirt a
little kerosene into it, and leave it for
several hours. In most instances the oil
will cut the rust that is often the cause
OF the trouble,
Justice Truax, OF the Supreme Court
sitting in New York City. recently handed
down a decision placing all cases Of al
legged speeding under the local ordinance.
which provided for a fine Of not more
than SO It is probable the board Of al
dermen will pass new regulations TO con-
form TO the decision.
Owing to charges that the expenses Of
Clsveland's municipal automobile garage
are considerably in excess Of what they
should be, that the work is not done in
a business-iike manner. that supplies OF
an inferior quality. are received, and that
city employees use the automobiles for
their own pleasure. an investigation is to
be made
It Is said that work, which. up to a
month ago. had been done at the garage
by city employees. chiefly the repairing OF
machines. is now done by one Of the au-
| tomobile companies. Formerly machine
work which could not be done with the
faulty and limited equipment Of the gar
/ age was turned over 10 the repair depart
ment Of the waterworks, and was there
done at but slight cost 10 the city.
The charge that the automobiles are
used by various heads OF departments,
and by other city employees for their own
pleasure. and not on business Of the city,
has created much comment, and VIII be
an interesting feature Of the investiga-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Much of historic interest centers around
West Street Presbyterian Church, in West
Washington, formerly Georgetown, of
which Dr. W. c. Alexander is the popular
pastor. II was known as Bridge Street
Church until 1873. when the name was
changed to that Of West Street Church
It's history dates as far back as 1850 and
marks the beginning of Presbyterianism
in the District, Georgetown, as Will be
remembered, was then distinct corpora
ton. and 1t was here that Rev. DR..
Stephen Bloomer Balch. then a licentiate
and commissioned as an evangelist
preached to a few persons for the most
part of Scotch and English descent. So
well was he liked that he was invited to
settle among them, with a view OF gath
ering a congregation on the basis of ad-
herence to the form of worship and gov
eminent in which they had been instruct
ed and trained" This invitation was ac-
copied The first meetings were held IN
the woods skirting the settlement; then
in a little log building at the corner Of
High and Fourth streets.
while in a smaller wooden structure at
the corner Of Bridge and Market streets
About the close of the year 1850 the
Bridge Street Church was formally or
ganized. When the first communion was
celebrated there were only seven partici-
pants In 1852 church edifce was erect
ed This was enlarged In 1898, and again
in 1901 and 1910. the increase in attend
ance being due both to the popularity of
Dr.. Balch and the fact that at the time.
his was the only Protestant church this
side Of Alexandria. Gen. Washington Of
ten came from Mount Vernon to worship
in this church. Thomas Jefferson, then
living in Georgetown, and Albert Gala
tin. Secretary Of the Treasury, were
frequent attendants upon its services
and both contributed when the building
was enlarged. Indeed. many government
officials made this their church home. In
1921 new and larger edifce was erected.
and this was supplanted in 1879 by the
present West Street Church, which was.
in 1900, remodeled and beautihed.
Rev. DR.. B. F. Bittinger. at the cen
tenary celebration of the First Presby-
terrain Church. in an entertaining address
Ion the Rise Progress, and influence Of
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Rev. DR.. B. F. Bittinger. at the cen
.tenary celebration OF the First Presby-
terrain Church, in an entertaining address
on The Rise. Progress, and influence OF
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

The. so-called Irish bull was rampant in
the House Of Lords recently: The noble
lord shakes ms head-anG am glad to
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

When a nut defies the wrench. squirt a
little kerosene into it, and leave it for
several hours. In most instances the oil
will cut the rust that is often the cause
OF the trouble.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

Care should be taken in filling the gase-
lire tank that none Of the liquid Is spilled
inside the hood. Sparks from cranking
the motor. are apt TO cause a more or less
serious explosion.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

1t took a very severe blow to destroy
my faith in men," says the plump girl.
They're born mercenary, I've been in
The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

at the coming session Of Congress the bill
requiring uniform automobile laws in the
several States.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
Gossin Set 10 Musin

81 went TO the opera last night
What did YOU hear?" THAT Mr..
Browning is going 10 get divorce.
Mrs. Biggs has the dearest dog and A
new baby, and the Hutton's are going
TO live In ludia."-IIarper's Weekly.
Bilious Jim grew so thin
He hardly made a shadow,
One day friend presented him
With Rydale's Liver Tablets.
He took the hint, began their use,
And this is what befell him
He grew so fat. neither shoes nor hat
Could be found to fit him.
MORAL-Don't make your wills
But cure your ills,
BY using Rydale's Liver Pills.
so chocolate coated tablets In q
convenient box. Price only 25 cents.
Easy to take. pleasant in effects, safe
cure. We guarantee them.
For sale by The White Pharmacy,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
,w To Avop oATonINo cor

AS every ono is liable to catch
I'd and as colds are dangerous b,
use they may terminate In chfon.
roat or lung diseases. Every OIL,
ould be Interested In Tearing how
avoid colds. The way Is simple
yer sleep too cold. never fah
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lg In cold draft. never sit or ~,
a cold room or cold draft. n,
e ever catches a cold when II
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d sring from a cvid or its effects
dale Cough Elixir is the quickea
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les Cough Elixir Is sold under =
arantee. % and so cts. a bottle
For sale by The White Pharmacy
r. Bland street and Princeton ave
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
'FICIALs Of
MlAIaG co.
siMoNED TO APPEAR IN THE
FEDERAL COURT TO SHOW
I,AtsE whY THY SHOULD
nor nE HELD FOR CONTEMPT.

brand Rapids. Mich. Dec. r7.-
|icials OF the osceoia Mining Com
fy have been summoned to ap-
r In fsderal court tomorrow and
Pw cause why they ohOuld MOI be
I'll in contempt OF col,ri for a vio-
on OF the temporary injunction
|urea by the Calumet and Hecla
ming company. restraining them
pa holding is annual cl,ction and
|m- conducting other than regular
itine business. II is alleged that
; Osceola company is erecting a
1000 building near the Kearsaree
ne. in Houghton county. Mich.
defiance OF he restraining order.
The petition vii be contested by
: osceoia company on the ground
A. the building was completed a
ar previous TO the commencement
litigation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
FesR coMlno CT PROHIBITION.
Bib"loms Washirgtonisns Said 70 BE
Alarmed ut Outlook.

A large part Of Washington actually
IL worried over the fear that the pro.
hihition wave from the south. ia-
creased In strength ard In volume by
the smaller prohibition wave from the
west. may engulf the District of Co.
lumbia. Total abstinence OF the en-
forced kind is having str dav
in the land. and Il r,av he
that its day viii continle. Washington
without drink would be a sad place
Tor some of the officials and for many
or the visitors. but as a matter OF fact
congress itself would feel the absence
or liquor less than the country seems
tn think. II is only fair TO the senators
and representatives to say that they
are not n bibulous lot.
Washington On Sunday as far "a
the places of business are concerned
resembles the city OF the day before
the influx of Europeans brought their
Sunday ideas To this country and
changed the whole nature of things
You cant get shaved IN Washington
on Sunday unless you shave Yourself.
and as ordinary language runs this
isn't getting shaved" Every saloon
In Washington is closed on the first
day OF the week. and closed tighter
Than the proyerbial drum. but never.
theless II is easy to get drink I'm
the city
There arc clubs In Washington
whose sole business Il is To sell
drinks Membership in them costs a
dollar or two a year. Tho clubs MI
.heir uils on Sunday. Already the
liquor interests arc pooling 10 fight
prohibition in the capital.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
Dead.

"Silas kidder has Just answered my
letter said the country editors as
sistant You know | wrote TO him
and told him his subscription had OK
PRED" What does he say?" asked
the editor. "D1mbed il know. lie
just sent my letter back with some
Italian words scrawled on the bottom
Of It. Looks Ike 'requiescat in pace"
catholic Standard end Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17
Sudden.

What nameY' asked the young
oman at the launrdy Office. as she
ok the customers bundle.
William Arrimee,' answered the
Istomer.
Il don't know" said the young
oman. staring at him. Il might.
Ut hint you pretty tolerably famil.
+ N short acquaintance? '-Chicago
ribune
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-12-17

horseless rig on a moonless night
Down a dustless road TO whirl:
Il don't mistake and invite for such
\ ride "A huglcss girl.
Houston Post
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-25
GJtty Advertisements.
CTrrv NoTIcN
COMMITTEE ON RAILROADS AN
 RRTDGES

ClMMlIIEE ON HAIlfhQAD67 ANU
 BRIDGES
 The Committee on Railroads and Bridges of the Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing in rooms 10-11, City Hall, Thursday, April 25, 1907, at o'clock D. m. for the consideration of the following petitions.
 Petition of Connecticut Ice Co, for permission to build spur track across St. John street, east of East street. Petition of the Consolidated Railway Company for permission to double track its electric line on Howard ave- nue between Lamberton street, and Fourth street, and to install necessary track connections and overhead work Company for permission to double track its electric line on Edgewood avenue from Hotchkiss street to Or chard street, and to install necessary track connections and overhead work. Petition of the Consolidated Railway Company for permission to construct, maintain and operate an electric rail- way on Howard avenue and Washing ton avenue from Congress avenue 10 Boulevard, together with necessary track connections and overhead work, Petition of the Consolidated Railway Company for permission to relocate it's electric railway line on State street from James street to city line. All persons interested in the fore going are hereby notified to be pres- ent and be heard thereon without fur- ther notice.
 Per order
 HENRY II. TOWNSHEND, Chairman Attest
 A. OSWALD PALLMAN. a23 St Assistant City Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-25
VARIOUS ITEMS.

In the coming production of Golden Hair and the Three Bears," at Bran ford, some of the minor solo parts will be taken by Miss Edith Ward, Miss Edith Tester and Miss Esther Bartho- lomew. Several of the children who wso san in the chorus on the first pro- duction will again participate.
 Mrs. w. B. Warner, of Washington avenue, West Haven, will entertain Kaffee Klatch, this morning, at break fast at Ii o'clock. Among the ladies oi the club who will attend are; Mrs John Coburn, Mrs. c. B. Warner Mrs T. B. Oliver, Mrs. c. L. Peck, Mrs. l D. Marshall, Miss Winnifred Orr, Mrs
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-25

When I was at Harvard" said Dr. William F. Anderson. of New York, in concluding a brief address, "the boys had 8 little epigram with which they used to warn speakers not to be too prolix It compared a speech to a wheel. You know, professor, they would say the longer the spoke, the greater the tire, Christian Register.
 Do you expect to make the people believe all you say?' "No." answered Senator Sorghum; it will be a pretty good job if I convince them that I be- lieve all of it myself. Washington Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-25

realized will be, as usual, devoted to some town object.
 Frank D. Nelson, of First avenue, who successfully presented the Chimes of Normandy in West Haven last winter, Is rehearsing a company in Fair Haven which will present it In the near future.
 George Smith, of West Cheshire, is making alterations in the house owned | by Mrs. Baldwin.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Savage, who have been visiting MT. Savages par ents, MT. and Mrs. E. B. Savage, of West Haven, left Tuesday for their new home in Worcester.
 Hon. and Mrs. D. P. Merwin, of Mill
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-25
Bindings, Beltings

5A Lire All Sllk Tatfeta Ribbons, black, white, and great variety of coors, regularly f5c, for --foc pc.
 SIX Prussia Binding, black and white, regularly tsc, for --t2c pc.
 IA SIX Serge Betting, black and white, regularly seo, for 69o pc.
 Curved Dress Banding, black, white and gray, --eIao yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-25

c. B. I4omas, Mrs. H. D. Thompson and Mrs, H. w. Thompson.
 Mrs. F. E. Smith, of East Haven, en- tertained the Radlum club at her home Monday evening" Arrangements are being made by the club for it's annual entertainment, which will be given in the town hall May 1, and will consist of two new act farces entitled The Triumph of Pauline" and "A Charming | Pair"
 The dramatic club of Cheshire will present four-act drama at the town hall Saturday evening, May lS This play was successfully given six years ago by the club, and request has beer made for its repetition The money