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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
new GRETNA GREEN NEEDED
ElOpers Will Be Denied Marriage
Licenses at Hammond, Ind.
Cupid'a Agents Quarrel and Chica-
GOnns VIII Have 80 Seek Permits
Elsewhere In Future.

Hammond, Ind, Jan. 2O-With the clos
Ing Of the year Harold H. Wheeler.
county clerk Of Crownpoint. has issued an
order which has spread CONSERVATION
among the Justices Of the peace and
ministers Of this city. and Hammond's
future as a Gretna Green has been shat
tered at one blow. Clerk Wheeler, Of the
Lake Circuit and the Lake Superior
Court. has ruled that no more marriage
licenses shall be issued in Hammond. thus
cutting off a fruitful source OF revenue
from the Hammond ministers, judges,
justices Of the peace. hotel keepers. cafe
men. cab drivers, photographers. haber-
dashers. and business men in general.
The Hammond justices Of the peace. in
their strife for business iH ''nuptial knot
tying" have killed the goose that laid the
golden egg. They have annoyed the
county board OF commissioners In their
efforts to Dust City Judge McNahan from
his municipal Office In the courthouse,
contending that it gave him an unfair
advantage, until the warfare assumed
threatening proportions and promised 20
end I'm the courts after personal en-
counters among the justices Of the peace.
each OF whom had "cappers'' 10 pJunce
upon Chicago couples as they alighted
from the train and street car In this
city
Judge McMahan, city judge. refused to
be ousted from the courthouse, and he
threatened 10 prefer charges against
Clerk Wheeler. who is official custodian OF
the Hammond courthouse. This nettled
Mr. Wheeler, and he ordered the deputy
clerk IN this city 20 issue no more mar
riuFe licenses. Hereafter when a Chicago
couple wants 10 wed fl Lake County they
Will have 10 60 10 the courthouse at
Crownpoint 20 get a license. and as
CrOwnpOint is forty miles from Chicago.
and practically inaccessible. IT Will cut
of the industry altogether, IL is thought.
St Joe, Mich, as a rival Gretna Green 20
Hammond, VIII again reign supreme.
Thousands Of Chicago couples have been
married in Hammond during the last two
years, and 10 IS estimated that Judge Nc
Mahan's revenue from fees received I'm
performing marriage services aggregated
over $1,000 during the three years ne has
served on the bench. Elopers by the
hundreds OF couples 10 this city have
come from an parts of the country, TIL
the city has become famous as a mar
riage center
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
ABANDON SETTLEMENT WORK
J. G. Phelps Stokes and Wife Disap-
pointed at Results Attained.
Millionaire PhiIanthrOpist Says Poor
Cannot BE Helped Until Indus
trial System Is Changed.

New York. Jan z0.-After an experiment
extending over many months. James q.
Phelps Stokes and his wife, Rose Pastor
Stokes, have decided to give up settlement
work They are disappointed in the re-
suits achieved Every effort made by
them toward the betterment OF the lot Of
the poor was met and neutraliZed. they
say. by counter influences in the interest
Of the rich.
Mr.. Stokes is an avowed socialist. He
declares that settlements and churches
can accomplish little OF no effective good
so long as there remains an inherent in
justice in the misguided industrial system
which first makes people poor and then
sees that they are kept so
According to the young millionaire.
hundreds Of thousands OF honest work
ingmen are denied all Of the possibilities
Of making for themselves any kind Of
home life by those In higher stations.
They are simply robbed Of a large pOr-
ton Of the wealth Of the land that is the
product Of their hands and without this
increment Of their earning 1t is impossible
for them TO build for themselves the
homes they long for.
All Of the statistics 20 TO prove" says
Mr. Stokes. that the wage-earuers OF
the country are despoiled annually Of
nearly half OF the new wealth that is
created by their industry alone. After
deducting from their gross product suffl-
cient 10 cover the cost of raw materials.
wear and tear on machinery, and the in
terest on large investments. they receive
in exchange for their toll barely sufficient
20 keep body and soul together. This in
crcment Of the workingmeu's earnings
is wrested from them 10 provide luxurious
homes for such as live in partial, If not
complete idleuess.
The StOkeses announce that from this
time on they viii bend all Of their efforts
I'm the direction of an awakening of earn
est men and women everywhere 20 rec
IGNITION Of the real facts and real is
sues
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
COUPLE MET STRANGE FATE.
Deaths of Aged Pair Caused by Same
stem on Stairway.

Columbus. Ohio. Jan. 2o.-Judging from
results. fate deCUeed that LLOYD D.
French, eighty-two years old. and his
wife. Ellen French, should die in the same
peculiar manner. About four months ago
Mrs. French slipped on a step, and fell
down a flight Of stairs at the residence Of
her son, dying Of the injuries received.
At the same residence Lloyd French is
dying Of broken neck, received by
slipping on the same step on the stairs
that brought about the fatal injuries Of
his wife. Strange. too, is the fact that
both accidents occurred about the same
time on Saturdays, four months apart.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
Dress Goods Department
Second Floor-G Street.
The New Spring Of 1907
High-grade Wash Fabrics.

WE showing advance Foreign and Domestic Novelties
- including in part:
French Printed Organizes French Printed EAeure,
French Printed Mousseline
Checked and Embroidered Voiles,
Printed Belfast Dimities
In Large Variety of Floral Paintings Small White
Check Ground
Also Variety of Half-siIk Fabrics
Such Banzai Silk, Mikado Silk Moussene de Sole and
Printed Silk Organdie.
David and John Anderson's Ginghams
In Checks, Stripes, Plaids, and Solid Colors.
Also Printed Batiste Lawns Printed Percales &c.
Also Large Variety of
Domestic and Foreign Cinghams.
These materials the 1907 styles and the designs new
and beautiful This early display will those desiring dainty
fabrics fashionable for evening gowns and who con
template going Palm Beach and other Southern 1t also
affords opportunity the designs which
always among the first shown. and often duplicated
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
HIS JOB STICKS TO HIM.
Postmaster of Mississippi Town Anx-
iOus 10 Resign, but Cannot

jackson, Miss. Jan. "a few days
ago the postmaster az WestviIe resigned.
and the patronage referees have been I'M
able TO find another person in the town
who is willing TO take the place. Unless
some patriot comes forward very soon
it viii be necessary 10 abolish the office
and compel Westville citizens to 60 10
Pinola. about one and one-half miles
distant, to get their mail
Westville was formerly the county seat
Of Simpson County. but since the county
government has been moved TO Menden-
hall many citizens have deserted the
place and the postmaster decided that
the job was not worth bothering with.
Everybody In the little community is of
the same opinion. but the depart
ment won't allow the incumbent 10
quit until a successor is found, and the
Postmaster General Is actually in the at
titude of holding the worthy postmaster
in peonage.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
ROOT LUNCHES WITH LAURIER.
List of sixty Guest Invited to Din
ner ar Government House.

ottawa, Ont, Jan. 2)-Hon. Elihu Root,
American Secretary Of State. and party
spent a quiet Sunday at Government
House
The only unusual incident, perhaps, was
that Mr.. Root and two or three
Dominion cabinet ministers lunched with
the Premier. Sir Wlfrid L.aurier. II is
expected that the visiting Americans will
be shown through the House Of Commons,
the various parliamentary buildings &c,
tomorrow. luncheon with the American
consul following
A list Of the sixty guests invited to the
official dinner at Government House to-
morrow night viii be announced before
noon tomorrow. Mt Root and mis- ex-
cellency have already had several private
conversations but the American politi-
clan is still thought to be accomplishing
considerable" while talking very guard
edly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
CHILD DIES OF OLD AGE.
Boy of Eleven Was Like Wan Of
sixty PhNsicnIIN.

Minneapolis. MINI, Jan 0.-One Of the
most remarkable eases Of old age in a
person young in years that has ever
cume to the notice Of the medical pro
fession in this part of the country was
ended by the death Of q patient AT the
City Hospital
The doctors say that the patient. James
Anderson. whose parents live ar Nor
thome, MINI. and who died to-day at
the age of eleven years and two months.
was at least sixty years of age at the
time Of his birth. so far as the condition
Of the vital organs determine the age of
man. When the child way six years old
his hair began 10 turn gray. his eycSighr
began 10 fail and he walked with the
deliberate care OF a person well advanced
In years He was little better than a
person in his dotage during the last few
months.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
breaches Sitting Down.

SomervilIe. n. J., Jan. 20-The Rev
DR.. r. G. Read. OF the Second Reformed
Church, Of this place. preached a sermon
to-day sitting down. He swas thrown
from his carriage several weeks ago in a
runaway and his ankle was broken. He
has since been confined to his house. but
he ventured out to-day on crutches, and
he will continue to preach TO his con-
gregation, seated in his pulpit. until he
can bear his weight on his broken ankle.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
JAMES H. CAPERS, JR., DEAD.
Secretary of Virginia Brokers' As
sOcIation Passes Away.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Jan. 20-James H
Capers. jr.. secretary Of the Virginia
Brokers' Association, director Of the
State division of the Travellers Protec-
tive Association, died at his home in this
city tonight after an illness of twelve
months. He was about thirty years of
age, and is survived by his wife and
several children. He introduced the reso-
luton in the Richmond post Of the Trav-
elers' Association that resulted in the re-
building Of the Jefferson Hotel He was
son of James Capers, president of the
Richmond school board
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
Leaves Her Estate 90 Masons

Fishkill Landing, \. y, Jan. 2O.-Miss
Mary A. Virgins, of Matteawan. left her
entire estate to Beacon Lodge, No. S2S
Free and Accepted Masons, Of Fishkiu
Landing, cutting off her relatives, the
nearest Of whom were three aunts and
an uncle The relatives reside in New
York and Brooklyn Miss Virgins father
Was a member Of the lodge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21

Simple shirt-waist dresses of mohair or
serge are the most satisfactory for school
wear. and easily made at home. Such a
frock must stand a great deal of hard
use, and. therefore. must be free from
elaboration. The dress sketChed is a new
design Of pleasing style. The waist shows
tucks at the shoulder which furnish an
easy fUilIess TO the front, while the skirt
has a triple-box pleat in front and back,
and an inverted pleat at the side seam
Thus a becoming fullness Is assured AZ
the lower edge-a necessary feature of
young girls gowns. Braid or strips Of
narrow velvet ribbon may trim the blouse.
For the medium size. 4 81 yards of A.
inch material are needed.
Patterns Of this dress-siZes u, Il, and
l6 years-may be obtained by inclosing
10 cents in stamps and addressing Pat
tern Department The Washington Herald,
734 Fifteenth street northwest, giving
number-2316-and size.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
JOINS PHI SIGMA KAPPA.
Fraternity Mt University of Virgins
Becomes Chapter of Larger Body.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Charlottesville. Va. Jan. 20-The in
duction Of Delta omega fraternity as Ps
chapter of the Phi Sigma Kappa took
place last night at the University Of Viz.
ginia, representatives being present from
the chapters at the University Of Penn
syIvania, Columbia University, Jefferson
and Marshall, George Washington Uni
yersity, the University of Maryland, and
West Virginia University.
The national Fraternity of Phi Sigma
Kappa was founded in 1873 and numbers
now twenty-five active chapters.
Delta Omega fraternity was organized
at the University of Virginia In the fal
Of 1905, and the vigor of the chapter was
shown in the action at the end of last
session in securing a fraternity house
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
PAY OF CONGRESSMAN
Wholly Inadequate to Meet
Demands Upon Them.
BALANCE ON THE WRONG SIDE
SteRIey, in His Inter
esting Book, Discusses the Cues
ton Now UpDermOst at the Capitol.
Instances Rare Where Statesmen
Save Amy Money in Washington.

From Twenty Years in the Press Gallery.
The pay Of a Congressman IS wholly in
adequate, especially if he be man Of
more than ordinary ability. In the first
place it costs him a third Of his salary
10 get here and stay here. He is con-
stantly preyed upon by slick politicians
ia his district. who frequently visit him
and put up a hard luck story, OF tell him
OF a conspiracy being formed IN his dis
trict TO defeat him for denomination.
Whether he believes these stories matter
little, for they cost him money an the
same, No poor man Of ability has any
business in Congress unless ne is the sort
Of patriot who wants 10 serve his country
solely for the love Of it. Otherwise, If
man is able 10 make a comfortable living
al home, he should stay there and never
come 20 Congress.
Before He Gets Here, and After.
Eighteen hundred dollars per annum in
the South or West is more money than
5000 In Washington; that Is to say, It
will go farther in purchasing the solid
comforts Of life after the political oblga-
tons have been paid out Of the 5000
salary. These obligations consist in as
sessments before and after the uomina-
ton and election. The average Congress
sional district. West and South, com
pTises ten counties IN order TO get out
/ the voters 70 the county conventions, and
then 10 the district conventions. II costs
500 20 the county, or S1.GQ9 for the ten
counties. This is counting on an easy
I
. ton. The campaign and rallying the
voters to the polls on election day costs
another 81 900 This makes 5000 for each
election, OF Sl,J00 year. which cuts down
his salary 90 5000 TO begin with. II he
gets through his term without being
beaten out Of $1,000 more. he Is fortunate
Actual Cost of Living.
The price Of living in Washington de
ponds, as elsewhere, on how you live
II costs rich Congressman IN Washington
about 5000 per month 10 live. but they
1--we high and entertain lavishly. Con-
gresmen in moderate circumstances. VINO
have their families with them. live on
about $500 a month A Congressman Who
mas only his salary FOR support takes his
wife and children 10 "a private boarding
house, and manages 10 get through the
! month on ABOUT Fl''' DUR even this eats
D'@ Ho'e lH nus income Win cam pdign
'.oles 'l"ayS laI'ihs que Just AZ the wrong
'lIis. Inc VIE ana daughter must nave
evening gowns ana 'al'oT-inaae SUMS 10 De
pTeseil aDie, ana the COST OF THESE IS noi
ulIlLs- nave TAXED Win hlhaTeas OF
members about their expenses here, and
lhey nave an told me iAe same story
I'-'' - il 'i.eS '''lu H"t i'iNe SOME
iN.".s' '' at 'V''9' q nun "'o"s'' 'l 'He
ou'slus. li'sIe Woo-H away ne odial'-
Oh l-e "ioAs sue Oh l"e IeuseI-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
Son of Won MoItIse to Wed.

Worcester, Mass. Jan. 20.-It was an
nOunced to-day that the wedding Of Count
Won Moltke, son of the world-famous
German general, TO Miss Nina Thayer.
daughter of Nathaniel Thayer. would take
place in June, in the little town of Ian
caster. near here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
Apparel for
Southern Wear.

showing various departments articles apparel and
" accessories appropriate for Palm Beach Omonde St Angus
tine and other Southern Included dresses
very sheer materials, embracing the best productions of
foreign and domestic modstes Tailored Gowns and White
long and short suitable
New Walking Skirts of voes Panamas aetas Handnbrod-
cred Linen Bouses Exquisite Handmade French Lingerie Waists for
evening afternoon and of French and Persian lawn ba
dotted Swiss handkerchief linen also many models silk and
de chine Shaws for travelling and veranda Gloves for riding driving
gong and motoring Fashionable Hosiery Of silk Isle and
variety of styles Patent Leather Black and Tan Russian Cafsn
and White Canvas Tie and Pumps.
Also dainty fabrics lingerie gowns embracing embroidered
bate and handkerchief ne crystalline eeure printed wolfe
printed ognde sse fancy French voes printed French
line Banza silk Irish dme French and English pques and exclu
designs doube-dh aovers suitable separate
entire gowns, especially appropriate for Southern wear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
Dainty French Undergarments.

T<HE White Sale includes a splendid collection elegant imported
novelties Womens Dainty French Lingerie and Bridal Sets
many Of which offered prices usually for the better
class OF domestic goods Models Of personal
wrought OF the finest nanSOOk Persian lawn French cam
brio combined with the exquisite handmade emboder and
ICks dainty Vaenennes Cuny Calais and other rich
We call attention to several lots OF Chme Gowns and Drawers
which are offered attractive prices
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dead.

Keokuk, Iowa, Jan. 2O.-William Wap-
pach, aged seventy-nine, prominent in the
German revolution of 1917, died here yes
terday. He came back to Keokuk in 1854.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
This Monday We Offer
Imported Black Chiffon Broadcloth
At $3.50 the yard. Instead of $3.50

purchase enables offer this exquisite lightweight
chiffon broadcoh dollar less than the usual price beautiful
lustrous black very light in weight poproof and sponged and
shrnk ready for the needle. a inches wide
$3.50 the yard. Value, $3.50.
Soumdh 1r-G
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
Footwear for the Social Season
And for Southern Resorts.

~ LACK and Gray Suede with Louis NV Black Kid Beaded
* Patent Leather Ties colonial shapes and sailor effects Bead
- ed Patent Leather with straps Patent Leather Operas no strap
- Pink Blue, White, and Red, Beaded and Plain
We also take for Slippers gowns in colors
not stock and make them the shortest possible time
We also take orders for Overgae and deliver
~hem about weeks.
dhor-Te
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21
In The SOCIAL WORLD
Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh Enter
tain at Dinner.
VICE PRESIDENT IS PRESENT

Lieut.. Commando and Mrs. Albert
Key Are Hosts Ia Honor of the
Ambassador from Japan and WIS.,
countess AOki-Mrs. Townsend En-
tertains for Hon. Miss PauncefOte.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21

DO not be misguided, but spend
your money where you are bound to
get results. All advertisers in The
Washington Herald VIII vOuch for
this.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-21

Rear Admiral Franklin C. Prindle.
L. s n. retired. Is III at the Hotel Bar
celona, St. Augustine, Fla, where he Is
staying with Mrs. Prindle. and is under
the care Of a lung specialist.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-07-31
DROPPED DEAD.

Mrs. Bette Bennett, wife of
Mr.. Selden Bennett, was sudden
ly called from earthly duties last
Wednesday at the noon hour.
She was apparently in her usual
health; had just finished cooking
dinner and the family had ap-
peared in the dining-room and
were seated at the table. Mrs.
Benefits attention was called to
the cook-room, and upon enter
ing it, she fell. Her husband
and children got to her as quickly
q, possible, picked her up and
placed her upon a bed, but she
never spoke. Heart failure is
given as the cause of her sudden
demise.
Mrs. Bennett was a daughter
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-07-31
VALUABLE HOME FOR SALE.

My dwelling and store house
at Elkhorn, Taylor county, five
miles from Campbellsville, is for
sale. The dwelling is almost
new. 1t contains six rooms, a
kitchen and a pantry. 1t is To-
Gated in the central portion of
Elkhorn, on a square lot contain
ing % acres. The very best of
water and all necessary out
buildings. l will also sell my
store house, near the residence
81 feet long by 26. The location
is a fine business point, and the
community one of the best in
Taylor county. For full particu-
lars write, Geo. T. May, Elk
horn, KY. 38-3t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-07-31
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Last Wednesday evening Mary
Lucy Lowe entertained a number
of her friends to a birthday par
ty. A pleasant time was spent in
games and music. Refresh
ments were served and many use
full and beautiful presents were
received, it being her fourteenth
birthday, that number were in
vited of which thirteen were pres:
ent, who were Misses Nellie Fol-
lis, Mary Triplett, Mary D. Pat
teson, Cecil Pile, Annie Faulkner,
Winnie Dohoney, Cary Rosen-
field, Mary Miller, Susan Miller,
Julia Miller, Alma Kratzer, Fan
ME Kratzer, Elizabeth Coy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-07-31
VIM. HENRY SALLEE.
He Is Kicked by a Mare, Breaking
His Right Leg Above the Knee.
PATIENT DOING REASONABLY WELL

Last Monday afternoon Mr.. w.
H. Sallee, a well-known citizen,
was severely kicked by a mare,
breaking his right leg above the
knee. Mr.. Sallee was in a lot
watching the mare, she having a
young colt. A horse came up
and the mare kicked at him,
striking Mr.. Sallee, as above
stated. 1t was a bad break and
it will be several months before
the patient will be able to leave
his room. AS soon as the acct
dent occurred Drs. Taylor, Rus
sell, Cartwright and Grissom
were called, who reduced the
fracture, Compound and when
they withdrew Mr.. Sallee was
resting easy. The victim of this
unfortunate accident has many
friends in Adair county who will
be sorry to learn of the occur
renee, but who will hope for his
early recovery.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-07-31
LIBERTY FAIR.

The Liberty Fair will com
mence August %, and will con-
tinue three days. This promises
to be the best Fair ever given in
Casey county. There will be an
unusual display of fine stock, the
ring shows and races attracting
people from all quarters. The
Columbia Band will furnish ex-
cellent music. Come, everybody,
&C comodations ample.
Jason Wesley, Secretary
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-07-31

of the late James H. Reynolds,
who for many years was one of
the most prominent and infiuen-
tial citizens of Adair county, hay
ing frequently been elected to
Office. Her mother was a sister
Of Col. John Tupman, who in his
day was a prominent farmer,
and who at one time was elected
to serve Adair county in the Ken
lucky Legislature.
The deceased was about forty
two years old and was the moth
er of twelve children. Early in
life she became a member of the
Baptist Church, but later she be-
came identified with the Holiness
People.
The interment was in the fam
lily graveyard. Our sympathy
is extended to the husband and
children in this the hour of their
greatest affection.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-07-31

The Louisville daily papers of
last Thursday reported that John
Montgomery received a sum
stroke the afternoon before; was
conveyed to the hospital where
he died. 1t was John B. Mont
gomery, a native of this place,
but he did not die, recovering in
a few hours after being taken to
the sanitarium, and was on the
streets soliciting trade for the
house he represents the next day.