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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21
WORLDS FOREMOST
IMlTATOR OF WOMAN
Eltinge Has Lifted His Specially to African
Deceive Any One.

A man who makes his living in
skirts, but remains fine manly fellow
Of marked athletic talents, is now as
tonishlng stageland in the principal
cities of Europe. He can make up to
look like any actress; not even the
beauty of Maxine Elliott is too much
for him to duplicate. He can dance
better than most of the premier
dansuesses, and has a knowledge of
dramatic art that aids materially in
his representations. In many cities
those who have seen mis- performances
have found it difficult to believe that
it was really man and not a woman
who was pirouetting before the foot
lights.
The United States already knows
this wonderful impersonator, whose
skill is SO great that he has raised i'm
itation of women almost to an art He
signs himself:
Julian Dalton Eltinge, Harvard,
1902" and any one who doubts that
when at Cambridge he was an athlete
of some pretensions can get all the
proof he wants by stirring up a little
row with him.
Two or three stage hands, mistaking
the feminine figure all made up for the
performance as the kind Of easy mark
that could readily be guyed, had rude
awakening in the shape of beatings,
the signs of which fingered long.
Mr.. Eltinge is just a trifle sensitive,
and insists that because he makes his
living by initiating the opposite sex
he none the less retains his own
strength and manliness the instant he
puts aside the skirts and wig.
Mr.. Eltinge is the son of wealth,
his father being a mine owner. When
first he went on the stage in amateur
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21

problem and succeeded in planning an
apparatus by which the pigs are given
a good washing before they are
slaughtered. It should also prove
equally as useful at other times. The
construction and operation of the Dip
ping tank, as it is called, will be plain
ly evident by a glance at the accom-
pany1ng illustration. Resting on the
ground is the water tank, which is
connected to an inclined inlet and out
let. On the incline of the outlet are
tiny stairs to assist the pig in ascend
ing. In preparation for his "annua l'
the pig is forced down the incline into
the water, and if his common sense
does not direct him on to the incline
he is prodded from behind with bar
In fact, in time this device may be-
come very fashionable with pigs, and
it would not be surprising to hear of
them taking their daily dip" here,
after.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21

it was more than he could stand,
This launched Eltinge as profess
sional, and his progress has been made
rapid. He succeeded well in this coun-
try, but Europe thought his act even
more remarkable, and in London,
Paris and Berlin he has been able to
command almost any price he wanted.
Particularly was the makeup in imi-
tation of Maxine Elliott success, for
the beautiful wife of Nat Goodwin is
known all over the Old World, not
only from having appeared every
where, but from the wide circulation
given her photographs.
The resemblance he gets to the act.
ress is wonderful, and his photograph
in profile can hardly be told from that
of Miss Elliott.
1t is not alone in makeup and voice
that Eltinge can give the illusion of
womanhood. He has turned his at
tention with microscopic care to every
typically feminine action. He can sit
down like woman, get up from a
chair like one, talk in the graceful
manner of lady Of refinement, he un.
derstands the arts of Irritation and
can make the most bewitching poses.
Eltinge has been so successful in
deceiving audiences that once in
while, usually on wager, he makes at.
tempts to deceive persons at close
range. On one occasion he went to
stage manager and asked for place
in the chorus. He was perfectly made
up as the typical first row girl, and
had no difficulty in getting accepted.
Not until he had made his bargain and
signed contract did he reveal his
identity. The signed contract was the
proof on which he cashed his bet.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21
t|.1i4.At

performances he had no thought that
eventually he was to earn $500 week
by this kind of work.
AS member Of the Hasty Pudding
club, which is Harvard's dramatic or
ganization, he attained some slight
fame as an impersonator of female
characters, though the work he did
then was purely in the nature of bur-
lesque, and he not yet attempted to
make himself appear like really
beautiful woman.
Yearly the Boston cadets give an
amateur performance that is one of
the social events of the season.
Eltinge, just out of college, studying in
an architects Office, was invited to as
sist.
Miss Lillian Russell, who was assist
ing in coaching the performance, sug-
gested that with the right kind of
makeup Eltinge would make an ideal
heroine for the drama, which was
known as Miss Simplicity"
Other members. of the cast laughed
at the idea, for Eltinge weighs ia
pNNA1No, oASA 40 VI QUILL dIulCt1C puyS-
iQue that it was hard to picture him
looking the part Of a sweet girlish
young maiden, who must have liber-
al allowance of pulchritude or make
the play ridiculous.
Mr.. Eltinge, after little bantering,
said he was willing to try, and went
through the ordeal of forcing his No.
foot into No. 4 ladies' boot, and
pulling his 30-inch waist into 22-inch
pair of corsets. Then he put on
fetching wig, practiced a most win
some smile, and donned hosiery so
carefully faxed that the swish Of the
French skirt disclosed dainty ankle
that none would ever have picked for
that of a man.
A difficulty was encountered when
it came to talking, for in place of the
light, high voice that woman has, Mr..
Eltinge is a baritone. When he let out
his notes they sounded so ridiculous
coming from daintily-skirted female
that the show nearly broke up in
laughter.
Then music teacher suggested that
instead OF trying to speak in a soprano
voice, he master contralto. This was
readily accomplished, and now though
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21

la Rochefaucould was Miss Matte
Mitchell, and her beauty was the talk
Of Paris when her noble husband first
brought her to the capital to preside
over his home.
The Duchess de Dino, who was Miss
Adele Sampson, resides on the Rue
Reynaurd. She was divorced from
Frederick Stevens before she married
the Marquis de .Talleyrand-Perigor
who in 1887 was created the DUO de
Dino. Much of the best known society
Of Paris and New York is to be seen at
the levees Of the duchess.
The third duchess, de Choiseul-Pras.
lin, was a sister of De Courcey Forbes
of New York, and the daughter of one
of New York's old-time best known
merchants.
Perhaps the best known untitled
woman in Paris is Mrs. John Munroe,
wife of banker. She was Miss Hunt,
and is now aewidow. Mrs. Griswold
Gray, sister of Mrs. James A. Bur.
den of New York, has for many years
made Paris her home, and entertained
with a generous hand. Miss Fannie
Reed is anoth her hostess whose invita-.
tons never fail of acceptance.
Mrs. George Law, the handsome
New York widow of the noted million.
aire, seldom goes out of Paris during
the social season. Mrs. William K.
Vanderbilt and Mrs. William K. Van.
derbilt, Jr., may be said to be bona
f1de members since they spend large
part OF their time in Paris, and are
welcomed everywhere.
The latest addition to the ranks OF
titled women in France of American
birth is the Marquise Renee dan,
dlgne, who was Miss Madeline God.
dard Of Providence, before her mar.
riage at Christmas.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21

could be charged against her any actu-
al offense against the moral code. She
became very popular, this bright, dash
ing child of the West. Frenchmen
took her to wife, and her beauty won
lavish admiration. Before long she
was upsetting old conventions, and
Paris was finding out that it could
learn much from the American colony.
Nine. Walden Pell was a great pio-.
neer among American women who
won place of social Importance in the
brilliant life of the capital. When she
died in 1902 Mrs Mackay took her
place as the American leader. 1t had
been a long battle before Paris capitu-
lated to Mrs. Mackay, but the splendor
Of her entertainments and the mag
nificent hospitality she dispensed even
tually, won their way. The sister of
Mrs. Mackay, the Countess Telfener,
is another brilliant entertainer, with
mansion on the Bots de Boulogne.
The Countess de Trobriand, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Mary Mason Jones of New
York, is an American hostess in Paris
who maintains, the traditions set by
her mother. The count fought for the
Union in the War of the Rebellion.
The penchant of the contesse is to
entertain royalty, and in the grand
room Of her home she has a raised
throne, so that kings in exile, of whom
many are in Paris, may entertain in
state worthy their rank.
Another comtesse, Renee de Coetlo-
gons who was Miss George Blake of
Boston, holds a. weekly salon in her
palace on the Bots de Boulogne, and
here are to: be met the foremost
F'renchmen in public life, as well as all
prominent visiting Americans, who
hold the open sesame. '-~ =.
To large extent the American en-
bassy is an important factor in the
social life Of Paris, It could hardly be.
otherwise, for France is a country Of
Difference of of1fcialdom, and the. repre-:
sentative OF the: American people is.
recognized as having : right to partici-:
!: pate il All functions where his Goun-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21
Shot Bear From Automobile.

Hunting bears with an automobile
is not exactly the kind of sport that
F. D. Marsh of San Francisco was
looking for when he made trip to
Crater lake, Oregon, but he arrived in
this city last evening from the north
and had four claws of a, bear tied to
the dashboard of his 60 horsepower
Wfiz wagon.
Marsh says that he and his party
ran across big brown bear by the
roadside. Without leaving his seat
he fired shot that was fatal to bruin.
He does not say that the bullet
pierced the heart Of the bear, but he
shows the four claws as evidence that
he is telling 9 straight story sacza,
mento Bee. s. -.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21

trymen are hosts. The great persona,
popularity of all the men who have
filled the post in the last three decades
has made this fortunate custom.
Mrs. White, the newest incumbent
of the place, is building up a populari
ty that will probably be as great as
that of any of her predecessors.
There are three American duchesses
in France, and they all take a promi-
nent part in society. The Duchess de
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21

his voice is heavy, it could readily be
mistaken for the rich tones Of some
especially deep contralto.
At Harvard Eltinge had; learned ia
dance, so there was no trouble about
that.
Eltinge was the hit Of the show
and the work was so much talked
about that soon theatrical managers
were bidding for his services, and
when the figure went to the $500 mark
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21
BATH DEVISED FOR PIGS.
Ingenious Arrangement Credited to q
Missouri Stockman.

The unfortunate pig has always had
the reputation for being the most I'M
clearly animal in existence. This is
not entirely the fault of the pig, as his
environment, is generally accountable
for his cleanliness. Pig raisers seldom
attempt to give the pigs a. bath, as it
is almost impossible to catch and hold
them, even for minute. Neverthe-
less, a Missouri stockman tackled the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21
an-tol,' that name probably having
been bestowed on it in Druidical

times.
Many superstitious Cornishmen and
women, too, even in this enlightened
age, believe that the stone has cura-
tive properties. Children afflicted
with st. Vitus' dance and other
nervous ailments are passed naked
through the hole in the stone three
times, and are then drawn three times
along the grass against the sun. The
same rites are practiced for spinal
diseases.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21
BELIEVE IN STONES VIRTUES.
Ancient Superstition That Still Sur
wives in English Shire.

Near the little village of Lanyon, in
Cornwall, England, there is an ancient
stone to which considerable mystery
is attached. It is known as the "men-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1907-09-21

A popular photographer is one who
can make a woman feel satisved with
her face
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
BLIZZARD WITH THUNDER
PIttsbuPg's Sun Spot Responsible
for a Freak Storm.
SNOW AND LIGHTNING TOGETHER
Astronomer Refuses to Officially
Talk on the Remarkable Phenom.
ena, But feus About the White
Streak Across the Immense Spot.
(By Associated Prcss.l

PlTTSBURG. PA. Feb. 14.-The
most phenomenal atmospheric dis.
turbancc ever witnessed in this city
occurred at 1852 today. when during
n blizzard several pcals of thunder
were heard and II flash of lightning
came from the heavens causing n
magnificent complication of atmos.
pherlc conditions and frightening
many persons
Professor John a. Brazzar, of the
Allegheny Observatory, who anounc.
cd through the Associated Press last
night the discovery of one of the
greatest SIM spots ever called to the
attention fthc astronomers, when
seen regarding today's phenomena,
said: THE disturbance today was
the most remarkable thing | have
ever known. Over the gigantic sun
spot | noted an electrical disturbance
The disturbance was awe-inspir.
ing and terrible to those who obsery.
ed It, do not want to stand spon
sor FOR any statement concerning the
phenomena. Unofficially, however
IL was very remarkable considering
'hc low temperature at the time" AT
noon today the great sun spot. which
Is $4,000 miles long and 10000 miles
Wide' covering an area Of about g..
$4,000 square miles. was directly
facing the earth. This spot is very
active. Taking these facts into con
sideration is not hard for one to
stretch their imagination and connect
the cause of today's disturbance with
the sun spot. then again. there is n
white line about 10000 miles long
running through the spot and I'm NV
heller this white line is responsible
Tor conditions today and any addi-
tional phenomena which are very ant
to follow"
In Allegheny City the disturbance
caused an interruption to all the no
lice and fire alarm signals.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
HUMOR ON FACE
Cured by cuticura Remedies
No Return i'm 20 Years.

"My son. when lad of sixteen, was
troubled with humor on his face and
after using Cuticura Remedies he was
freed from every humor and has con-
tinued SO to tho present time after
twenty years have passed. Your Cuti-
cura Soap has been used in my family
for several years and have faith in tho
Marion, Me-, Dec. /, 1906"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every llumDr OF Infants Children. and Adults CON
E!sts OF CIticura SOAP to5c:l 10 Cleanse the Skin.
Cutcutn Ointment t50c) To Heal the SKIN, and Gull
cuta ltcsolvcnt Coed. Tin The form OF Chocoints
Coated Pills; 25c per vial Of Coz 10 Purify the Blood.
Sold throughout the world Potter Drug & Chem,
Corp. Sole Props. Boston. Mpsa.
p1- Mailed Free. Booklet on Skin Humor9,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
Resolution In Congress 10 Prevent
Publication Of Revolving Details.
GIVES PRESIDENT Power To ACT.
Thaw Case ocets Its First Reference
In the National Legislature by the
Introduction Of Sweeping Reso.
luton by Representative Wharton.
(By Associated Prcss.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. ID
The first reference TO the Thaw case
heard In either branch of Congress
round expression in the House today
In the following joint resolution In
PRODUCTION by Mr.. Wharton. of III.
nois:
Whereas. tho public sense of dc.
cency and morality has been grossly
outraged by the publication In detail
OF the most revolving TEXTURES OF the
evidence in tho trial of Harry X.
Thaw, now IN progress In the city Of
New YORK and which reveals depth
or mora deprayity. degradation and
degeneracy on the part of Stanford
White, unoquallcd in all the annals
OF our criminal history md
Whereas, Ike publication in detail
of the loathaomc and licentious nets
or said Stanford White In a long nnl
uninterrupted career of debauchery
OF girlisf virtue and chastity must OF
necessity have a dcmornlaing mflu.
ence on the youth Of tic land, there.
fore. be II
Resolved by tho Senate and
House of Representatives in Con.
gress assembled, that as protection
10 the honor and coed name of wom-
nnhcod OF America. the President of
the United States is hereby author.
iHed ana empowered TO exclude from
the mails of the United States ali
published REPORTS concerning the re-
voting details Of this case and 9th
ers OF similar nature"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
HAMPTON, P7OEBUS AND OLD POINT.
HAS TO 90 TO ELECTRIC
CHAIR FOR LACK OF SIS
This Convicted Murder Has Not the
Necessary Money to File Tran
script.
nv Associnted Press.l

cause he could not raise about $75
for Il transcript to the United States
Court, Frank Caster. who murdered
Policeman Davis in this city, will die
tomorrow by the electric chair in the
Ohio penitentiary. Casters father
mother and sister arrived here this
afternoon from Flint, Mich, and saw
him for Il few moments Governor
Harris late this afternoon refused to
interfere in the case. Caster is rap.
idly losing his nerve. but he has not
yet been told of the Governors &C.
ton. .GmM1
IF had the money" said Caster
they would never get me-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
MANAGER c. w. REX IN
HAMPTON YESTERDAY
Says euckroe Beach Will Open for
the Season About the First
Day of May.

Charles w. Rex. manager of
Buckroe Beach. spent several hours
In Hampton yesterday making ar.
rangements for the coming season
at the popular summer resort. Mr..
Rex visited Buckroe hotel ana also
made note of improvements nee;Gsd
around the beach.
MIR. Rex SAID that the prospects
are unusually bright fer Buckroe
t.ls season. He expects TO open
the resort about tic ..lat day OF
May. quite Il number of new at
fractions WILL be offered at the
beach.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
WANTED.
WANTED-To BUY LOT GOOD
secondhand bead sash. w. H..
THOMAS, Hampton, Va. ct
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HAMPTON AND PHOEBUS BU.
rcau of Information has been form
ed by Two ladies for convenience of
room renters and strangers expect
cd to attend the jamestown Expo.
sition Anxiously solicit patronage
or those having rooms to rent to
list them with us and save trouble
III securing roomers, collecting.
meeting boats and trains. For mar.
ucnlars apply to MRS. j. WILTON
HOPE of MRS. EUGENE IRWIN.
Gt.frl.sMn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT.
Council viii Probably Then Settle
Railway Cispu.c.

Because Mr.. William j.. PAYNE.
president of THE Newport News and
Old Point Railway and Electric
company WAS unable To come to
hampton last evening the town
council adjourned over until Rex,
Thursday night when 1t is likely
ut some agreement will bo reached
IN the hampton Roads Traction
company matter. The council has
expected o discuss the situation
WA Mr.. FUgne last night. hut me
wired that he was unable to get
ere. He asked that n conference
sc ar"4"-eA for next week
'Sh trm;A B;tnson. OF The street
committee, aid that the committed
wontl meet Mr. Payne on mex,
Monday Gi:pht a:ll make It's final
report on Ihurs,,ay evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
To the Passing Public

ranking you for your former ma.
tronase and soliciting the same in the
near future, I take this method IN
inform YOU and the public that will
occupy NO. 90 East Queen street,
opposite Wine, Boyenton Building,
uur,hg me month of February, 1907,
Watch Tor the Peoples Shaving par.
ior sign Ill window and make no mis-
axe si Tor there you will get strictly
firstclass work only.
2-9-cod.3t ~ : fINsoN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
Wines and Liquors

belong to the lost tribe that stray
ed away from Dublin before Moses
sailed on the Red Sea. I'm a price
cutter. I'm q money-maker; I'm the
ono that sells all straight Whistles
retail at Wholesale prices. The fol,
lowing high grade 10c Whistles
sell for &C. drink: Paul Jones. Pure
Rye, Sherwood Rye Nhiskey, Carroll
Springs, pure Maryland Rye Whiskey,
overhold Rye whiskey, Parkwood Rye
Whisky. All Of the above named
Whistles are strictly high grade:
watch my prices IL you dare, beat
me II you can.
Whiskey In bulk at Following prices
Old Nick Pure Rye, IL pit, 25c;
gallon ................... $500
Leonard'a Favorite. 1-2 pit. zoe;
Baiion 800
Hunters Baltimor Rye, 10 pt.,
Csc: gallon .......::.., AGO
Maryland Club, L. pt., Csc gal
lon Observation-Disclosures. 900
Paul Jones Pure Rye, IL pit,
zoe; gallon NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2.75|
Carroll Springs, gallon ........ Csc
XXXXBaker Rye, gallon $500. ESQ
Star A, Rye, gallon ....... 200
Moss Rose, gallon ............ 2.Uu
LAKEWOOD Pure Rave, gallon :. 200
Jefferson Pure Rye, gallon .....s 1.7sI
Kentucky Bourbon. gallon ...... 40
Double Stamp Gin, gallon ...... 200
The following brands Of Califor-
mia Wines, Port Sherry, Catawba
Claret, Blackberry at Csc per qt,
per gallon, 75c Pride OF North Car
DINA, years old, gallon. ....... 200
Rummeill. per gallon .......... 200
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
GOOD CROWD PRESENT.

valentine Patch Party" Proved
Success at Y. m. C. A. Last Might.
Fhe Valentine Patch Party at
WE Young Mems Christian Asso.
ciWuon last night was perfect
success ana a large crowd was in
a."'haance. l,s'c program consisted
of a Tiaito sclo by Prof. ncJa, re.
ovation by Sarkc CANNED. and solos
by Miss Mears and Mr.. Wade. TN,t
unique feature of tho evening was
the manner In which tho partners
We're selected.
very good sun was realized
wlh.oh will be devoted TO cauippinr
The gymnasium
llle party was g.vcn the Ladies'
Auxiliary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
10 Hunt in Northampton.

Mossrs. II. II. Holt, Hunter r..
booker, r.. NJ. Booker. NJ. G.. Arm.
strong and Franz Won Schilling vii,
leave Sunday on a cruise of Ches-
apeakc hay OH the trim launch
Lady Gay. Tho gentlemen will also
spend several days hunting in Nor.El.
ampton county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
Mrs. Middleton Wants Divoroc.

In the Circuit Court yesterday
aHnon for absolute divorce Wa,
brought by Mrs. ella II. Il. Middle.
ton against William Norbert Mid.
die;ca. Only us notice of suit w,s
fled with the clerk. Judge Sidney
j. Dudley represents Mrs. Middle.
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
Last cramp Leaves Business.
(By Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Feb H.
Edwin Cramp, vice-president OF the
Cramps Shipbuilding Company, has
resigned. Mr.. Cramps retirement
will leave the company without any
member OF the family of that name
connected with the firm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
SLAUGHTERED THREE CANNES

otf'cers Henry Curtis and j. w.
Cunningham Shot Dogs Yesterday.
Three dogs belonging to Mrs.
Baage. who resides in tae west end
were shot by Officers Henry Curtis
and j. w. Cunningham yesterday
Mrs; navage requested the ohicers
to slaughter the cannes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
Robert Rowe nj

Robert Rowe. the sen of Mrs. and
Mrs. Jchn w. Rowe, iii Melroso
avenue is very ILL., HIS condition
hast evening was regarded as very
serious. Young Rowe is well known
around Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-02-15
Yanker Beats Morrison.
NV Associated prnssl

NBy NSSOCIaTeU EroSSJ.
HOT SPRINGS. ARK. Feb. IL
Benny fanger got the decision over
johnny Morrison in the seventh
round of what was to have been n
twonty-ronnd fight here tonight. Nor
rison was beaten so badly that he
was bleeding from the mouth and
nose and both eyes were closed.