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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

ton Of remembrances that ha6 been care
fully preserved by some belle Of "ye old
en- time. There was a bit OF necktie TO
which was pinned a faded piece of paper
written across in the queer spidery writ
Ing that used to he I'm vogue: II remem-
Der when he wore IT," There was one en-
dearing word clipped from a lovers mis-
sive, the paper being cut heart-shaped
On another year the swain had made a
piece of poetry for his sweetheart by
using only words cut from her letters to
him. Again he had written what seemed
like an Grafton on his adOred ones at
tractive characteristics Such was the
way of lovers in the days when our land
was young and crude. but when hearts
were none the less fond and tender.
The foreigners have many customs in
connection with St Valentines Day
which are not observed in the United
States French girls are expected to rise
early on that morning and make a heart
shaped cake for the first young gentle
man who comes to claim IL. However. II
the right one does not appear, the sweet
meat is likely to be withheld English
girls have believed for centuries that the
first man they greet upon looking out
Of their window on the morning Of Val
entines Day is 10 be their sweetheart,
but 1t is reputed that the crafty maidens
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WORN AWAY BY HUMAN HANDS
OK Cart at Smithsonian shows signs
of Years OF Handling.

The touch Of thousands of human
hands for more than score Of years
every week day in the year has worn
away a portion Of one Of the exhibits
of wood at the Smithsonian Institution.
The exhibit in question is a carreta or
OK wagon. and stands in the east wing
Of the institution. The part of the axle
that has been worn away simply by
the admiring touch of thousands OF
visitors projrudes several feet and
is easily reached. The wonderful
smoothuess Of the wood which has
slowly but surely been worn away is
the result.
The old ox wagon is made entirely of
cottonwood, and is without a single
piece Of metal 1t was built by Pueblo
Indians. and is the style used in New
Mexico and Arizona The design is that
introduced in this country by the Span
iards many years ago. Il is q clumsy
affair. with two wheels that are far
from being round. For many genera
tions. however this sort Of cart has an
swered the purpose Of transportation
FOR the Pueblo Indian as well as other
tribes
The axle that has been worn away is
directly under the sign giving an ac
count OF the origin and history of the
OK wagon. While reading, nearly every
sightseer rests his hand upon the wood.
perhaps does little knocking for good
luck. and perchance picks a splinter.
Anyway. the axle end has been worn
away. and to-day is as smooth and as
shiny as a billiard ball.
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IN DURANGO VILE.

and the boy FASTENED in search of help,
while the gardener paced UP and down,
and halted at intervals TO assure the pris-
oner that the slightest move 10 regain his
liberty would result in sudden death For
"A time Raffies seemed DESTROYS of main
tanning a conversation and forcing ex-
plantations. but he was discouraged so
often, and with such bloodthirstiness, that
he finally gave It up
An hour later, by means of the teIe-
phone, two bicyclists, and an auto Teddy
managed TO get into communities ton with
Constable Drew. At o'clock that official
appeared, accompanied by crowd Of
men and boys and dogs TO the number
OF forty Most Of the men were armed.
the dogs ready to bite and the boys 10
yell. Miss Judith stood under a tree and
told her story, and when 1t was finished
the constable looked about on the crowd
and said:
III this haint a clew then my ten years
as a constable goes for nothing I want
you all 20 take notice that it was my
stopping here and giving the gal pinters
that has resulted in the capture OF the
desperatest and dastardest criminal in
the annals of crime"
Then the crowd moved on the garage
Rallies had been very quiet for the last
half hour There was a ten-minute dis
cussion as 10 whether holes should De
cut in the door and the prisoner shot
down without mercy, or whether he
should be given a chance 10 surrender
and go 70 State prison for life. 1t was
the pleading of Miss judith that decided
the constable IN favor Of the latter course
The question had just been settled when
Widow Long. her son. and two sisters
arrived from the city, and Fred proceeded
10 take charge Under his directions
with the constable a good second and the
gardener a shaky third, the force was
formed in crescent and the garage door
thrown open.
Resistance 20 the law means DEATH
shouted the leader, as he stepped back
and made ready with his shotgun.
There was no resistance. Out from the
sweat box IN which he had been imprison-
ed for hours came a demure and perspir-
ing young man Of eight and twenty. At
ter one long look at him. Fred Long
threw up his hands and gasped out:
Holy smoke. but it's Paul Stevens
Paul Stevens the wealthy young bache-
for and club MAN. He had come down 10
look over the Agnew place. which was for
safe. and the deaf old Mr. Jones had di-
rected him wrongly OF course. the con-
stable and his crowd Departed of course.
Paul was introduced all around; OF course
he stayed 10 dinner
The Agnew villa was rot bought until a
year later, though the prisoner" carried
an option on Il. He wanted 10 be sure Of
certain condition before buying. and
that was announced several weeks since
his ngagement to Judith Long
The garage now being erected on the
place will have telephone communication
with the house, so that any one suddenly
and Illegally and unlawfully imprisoned
therein may use the wire 10 vOuch for
his identity and responsibility
Copyright. 1901, b. Homer Johnson.l
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AMERICAN CONSUL DEAD.
Harold sheffield Van Buren, Passes
Away az Nice, France.

The state Department yesterday re-
ceived a cablegram from the vice con
sui at Nice, France, announcing the
death, early Tuesday morning, OF the
American consul. Harold Sheffield Van
Buren, The cause OF manner OF his
death was not stated
Mr.. Van Buren had been consul at
Nice for nearly ten years. he being one
Of the first consular appointees Of
President Mckinley He was born in
New York City, October 6. 1855, and
was graduated from the academic de-
partment Of Yale in 1875. He first en-
tered the government service as mar
shall Of the consular court at Kanagawa
Japan. from 1850 10 1855. Following
that he was for several years a prin-
cip8l engineer Of the Boston and Al
bany Railroad. at Springfield Mass
Later he moved 90 New Jersey where
he became an important factor in Re
publican State politics, and in June,
1897, he was appointed 20 the consular
service at Nice. He was recognized
by the State Department as one of the
most efficient cOnsuls in the service.
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WILL VISIT WHITE HOUSE.
Students of state Normal school of
Pennsylvania Coming Here.


The graduating class Of the West
Chester State Normal School, compris-
ing about 200 students, Will reach
Washington to-day. They viii remain
three days. and visit the various gov
eminent buildings and Mount Vernon.
and be presented 90 President Roosevelt
by their principal The graduating
class is given this trip every year, but
the fact that there are three Filipinos
among the students. who are being edu-
Gated by the Philippine government
makes the class of OF especially inter
esting.
Among them is Jose A. Reyna, son Of
Gen. Felipe Reyna, who distinguished
himself in several revolutionary en-
gagements, and was killed by the Span
iards In BulinaO, Zambales Province in
1895. before the American occupation
OF the island.
Jose A, Revna possesses traits that
have endeared him 70 all who know
him and has proved an excellent scholar
for whom a brilliant future is predicted.
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will take no chances on being confronted
by the wrong man. and always peep
through the closed shutters until the
right one comes in sight
The picture postcard. which so revolu-
tionized the observance Of st. Valentines
Day in the United States, is a very re-
cent idea. It was born in Europe about
seven years ago. and from small be
ginning has grown into a manufacturing
industry that employs thousands of peO-
pie throughout the world The first cards
were from photographs or paintings of
crowned heads. prominent personages.
and actresses. Then came scenes of noted
places. excellent examples OF art nOu-
yeau, mezzotints, sepia work. poster ef-
fectS and then sketches done by artists
of note. The puzzle card. being set Of
several pieces that have TO be pieced
together to make one large picture. al
most set France crazy for while Peo-
pie would get part OF a design and watch
the mail with great curiosity TO see what
was coming next. The comic card has
had great vogue abroad. but has been
very much restricted In this country on
account of the United States post-office
placing it under ban
IL seems that the souvenir postcard
win not only rule St Valentines Day,
but will serve a good purpose in bringing
TO many households constant reminders
Of some friend or absent loved one who
is travelling at home or abroad. There Is
much education to be- obtained from
travel, and by means OF the p0stals he
mails home from every way station. the
globe trotter can provide the family with
an illustrated account OF his journeys.
and when he comes home find in them
pleasant reminder Of the many sights ne
has seen.
recommendation Stories.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

Theater for a week, beginning February
Is, with matinees Monday, Wednesday,
and Saturday.
Two newly painted sets Of beautiful
scenery a fun complement Of gorgeous
new wardrobe, a score Of gay, handsome.
rollicking chorus girls. Charles J. Burk-
hdrdt, The man with the funny slide
and a dozen other capable people are
promised with the Miss New York. Jr.''
burlesquers. who appear next week ar
the New Lyceum Theater. Many patrons
of the Lyceum have pleasant recoIIeCuOns
Of former visits here by this troupe
The lecture to be given by NJ Dwight
Elmendorf at the National Theater on
Monday afternoon next VIII be on scot
land Special attention Is paid to the
places made familiar by Burns and Scott
The lecture begins at Glasgow. leads on
Ia LanaTk, the locale Of "OId Mortality"
and then proceeds to MeIrose Abbey and
Abbotsford. the home Of Scott The jour
ney from Glasgow 10 Edinburgh is
strongly reminiscent Of Rob Roy and
The Legend Of Montrose."
At the Columbia Theater next Wcdnes-
day afternoon, February -. Mr.. Frank
Caldwell, traveller. author. and lecturer.
Will begin his series OF illustrated trave-
logues. Beyond the Klondike." These
viii be illustrated with several hundred
stereOptcon views made from photo
graphs taken by Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell
whiic they were travelling the frozen
SOlitUdes Of the North. No story OF the
farthest North would be complete with
out proper mention OF the faithful and
Woodworking dogs. without whose as
sistance it would be almost impossible
for mankind to exist in that vast wilder
ness. Therefore. an added feature TO the
travclOgUes viii be the appearance Of
Eli Smith. one Of the best known
musheTs.' or United States mail car
riers, Of Alaska, who viii take part in
the performances with his team Of dogs
and wolves which he is now driving All
the way from Nome. Alaska, 10 Wash
ingtoG.
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PROF /. A ACHER, uT 10TH ST NV
Glasses "Wednesday and SATURDAY. Private lessons
by appointment. Phone y. s762 Quick method.
felf7t
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The United States and Germany each
prints 3o,0OO.O00 picture postcards year,
and most Of the American product, as
well as large percentage of the Ger
man cards are sold in this country. AS
the souvenir card has made hasty CORE
spondence a joy instead of a burden, so
the swain will find the handy postal a
convenient means Of reminding his sweet
heart Of his steadfastness. More likely
he viii find a dozen for a quarter. take
the whole pack, invest in twelve 1-cent
stamps, and thereby increase the popu-
laTity account Of twelve girls instead Of
one
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/ heard of an old trunk being opened
not long ago. whose contents gave an in
of another generation played at the Val
entine game. In it there was a coIlec-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

Clerks in the shops where Valentines
are sold say that the selections Of poetry
various people make are quite amusing
One sentimental young man bought a
card which read; Come rest in my bosom
my own stricken deer" Imagine this
being sent to a rosy, giggling girl who
had never known a grief in all her life
They still have them with the children's
coUplet: Roses are red. Yi0ets are blue
sugar is sweet, and so are you" An
other good seller is: The light that lies
in womans eyes has been my hecrt's I'M
doing" A very old man scoTned the new
tangled cards. He said ne knew Just
what he wanted. but was evidently 200
bashful 70 tell. Probably an old-fashion-
ed lace-edged card. with some such motto
as AS sure rs the vine grows round
the stump. you are my darling sugar.
lump" would have struck his fancy.
I heard of an old trunk being opened
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14

The change was ordered by Pope Ge-
lasius in the year i96. ST. Francis de
Sales. desiring 10 promote piety among
the young substituted the names Of saints
for those of the girls in the basket, and
instead &C drawing the name Of his sweet
heart for the coming year. the young
man drew the name OF a saint. whose
life he was TO study during the next
twelve months. This religious custom
lasted for centuries, but IT was never OBJ
served 20 an extent which blotted out the
old character Of the day. The Romans
believed it was the day when the birds
mated, and the mating idea has come on
down through the centuries, spreading
from Rome to all Christendom, and it is
to-day observed by more people than il
ever was In history.
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Theater for a week, beginning February
Is, with matinees Monday. Wednesday.
and Saturday
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04

Misses Edna Slane and Pearl Van
stone, While at a beautifully dec
Grated table with cut flowers in tho
lower hall Misses Ines Robertson and
Ruth Harrison poured punch. The
hostess was assisted in receiving by
her sister Mrs. Libbie Alexander of
Marshall and her house guest Mrs.
Clasnge and daughter, Miss Fannie
Mae Robertson, and the members Of
the club and when tho guests had
all arrived and the bride had been
duly congratulated, Miss Robertson
on DR., \. NJ. Carter for a
talk. Of course on such AN occasion
he asked the young host ,ss what he
should talk about and she quickly
said time, and as l Q began to
discourse on this myster ious subject
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04
Mrs. jan. Carter was a Marshal

Mrs. ]. NJ. Carter was a Marshall
visitor Monday.
Miss Blanch Fulton entertained
a few couples Monday night TO wei
come the new year. Music and
games were the main features. Re
freshments were served.
The Tuesday Club gave a .recep-
ton at the home Of Mrs, John Rob
erson last Thursday night in honor
Of their bride president, Mrs. A. n,
McRoberts lnee Grace Houston)
The spacious house so well adapted
for such occasions was p~rofusely
decorated with Christmas greens,
and as the guests arrived they were
served with hot chocolate at . table
In the hall on the second floor by
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04
NEW HOME

George w. Johnson Of Porbsstown
had > stroke Of paralysis Sunday and
10 very low.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fordham spent
Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. ). II
Lsnshiin.
Lester Harris spent : few dsys The
latter part VI last week with Mr.. and
Mira. a. A.. silgey, east Of Sweet
springs.
Il. e. Kuntz and family we're dinner
guests Of Mrs. Monegs.l's Tuesday.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04

she stepped forward with a hand
some clock, n present from the club
for him TO the bride and groom. A
delicious menu was served In the
dining room TO over sixty guests at
IL o'clock.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04

Albert Katlander who hurt his eye
. few wssks sgo had greatly improv-
ed until Tuesday night and the doctUr
stayed with him oil night We hope
he will soon recover
Mr. aud Mrs, D, NJ. Harris and
daughter, Dora, we're Sunday gues.s
OF mr.. and Mrs.. Fordhsm.
Jas. Mckinney and sisters, Misses
Eva and E,hsl, spent Tuesday with
Ms Pauling's north Of town.
Miss Nellie Dierklng returned 70
Sweet Springs " edpesday sissr bsins
" home . while,
Mrs. Fordhsm spent Mosday wlsh
her parents, d. NJ. Harris sad 1.mily.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hin. Of
Bloomfield, Iowa, spent. the
holidays with Mr.. aud Mrs.
l. II. Russell.
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04

in the store. we will cut the prices so deep
that the saving will certainly justify your
prompt consideration, as this sale will over
shadow any ever conducted by this or any
other concern at anv time Attend this sale
on the first day, as every day YOU don't come
is. a lost day to you. We know people ex-
pect MORE of US, and we will not disap-
point you. We sell the Stein Bloch Co
and the Great Kirschbaum Hand Made
Clothing, the best garments in the world,
and they are not a bit too good for YOU,
and you can wear them at these prices if you
buy them mere NOW!
The Marshall republican., 1907-01-04

with greater values even than those which
characterized the spirited and enthusiastic
buying at,our last sales. We are heavily
stocked on Shoes and Clothing Notwith-
standing this has been our banner year, the
unusual conditions in the Leather and
Wooden markets this season, and the fore
seen steady advance in prices. caused US to
over anticipate our requirements. Now then,
rather than carry over any article of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-01
Latonia Entries.

Cincinnati, February 2S.-Fhe entries to
the eleven stakes that will be decided at
the spring meeting of the Latona Jockey
club close Saturday. The meeting will be-
gin on June 10 and continue to July -.
The entry list promises to be a very
heavy one. Secretary Johnson Dillon made
a trip to different points in the south,
where horsemen are racing or in winter
quarters, and will return with big list
himself. The stakes are:
Latonla derby, one and half miles,
$1,000 added.
Latonia Oaks, mile and one-fourth,
$1,000 added.
Queen city handicap, one and one
eighth miles, $4,000 guaranteed.
Independence handicap, mile and one
sixteenth. Sl50O added.
Brewers handicap, six furlongs, sl2oO
added.
Merchants stakes. ceiling. one mile,
$3.50 added
Cincinnati hotel handieaa. mile and al
eighth, 1920 added.
Kentucky steeplechase, club mouse
course. $1,000 added.
Clipsetta stakes five furlongs a25o
added.
Harold stakes. FIVE furlongs, $3.50 added.
Fleischman trophy, five and one-halt
furlongs, $4,000 added.
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ing developed at oaklawn today TO mar
the sport. the bookmakers doing business
on all the racen without molestation.
Tho sheriff had not been officially noti-
fled OF tho signing OF the An1ls anti-pool
selling bill and took no action. Mike
Sutton. at to 10, which won the feature
race handicap at six furlongs, was
the only favorite TO win Weather
cloudy; track heavy.
First race, three and Il half furlongs-
Boil WeeYi 100 tClone), 10 to l, Won;
spunhey. los Cd. Austln), TO 2, second;
Rifle Range, 1Q5 (Shlllingl, to l, third.
Time, :45 40
Second race, mile and seventy yards,
.seling-Flip, lbs tShreve), Ii to ., won;
King Leopold 100 dearborn. to l, sec
ond J. d. Dunn. 100 (Austinl, to :,
third. Time, la 40.
Third race. five and half furlongs,
seling-Quintlla, los tShillug). TO l,
won; Dulzura, 103 tDearborn), TO l. sec
ond; Ballad, 103 (keating), - to 8, third.
Time, lilo %.
Fourth race. six furlongs. handicap
Mike sutton 100 tShillng), to 10, won;
Merrlck, los (Aubuchon) to l. second,
Calabash, 95 (Martin), 20 10 /, third.
Time. 1:l5 20.
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards
J. p Mayberry, 103 E. Riee) g TO l, Won;
Jack Lory, 1o9 (shlling). to 5, second
Viperlne, 102 81. Butler1, TO l, third.
Time, La 3-5.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Adesso. 109
dearborn, 10 to l. won; Shenandoah, l2O
(Aubuehon). 20 TO ], second Rustling
Silk. III (Austin). s to !, third. Time,
.16 20.
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JAPANESE LOAN UNDECIDED.
Financial Agent Goes to Paris to Float
$125, 100000 in a Per Cents.

Paris, February 2S.-The question of the
big Japanese loan is still undecided 1t
is learned authoritatively that the situa-
ton is substantially as follows:
NJ Takahashi, the Japanese financial
agent, was sent from London to Paris TO
float $125,000,000 in per cent, being the
remainder of the s25O,O0O.0 600 loan contem-
plated at the close of the war in 1909 FOR
refunding operations, and of which, for
various reasons, only one-half was then
issued.
NJ Takahashi found the London imam
ciers to be too exacting on account OF
money stringeney, and not disposed TO
pay more than the current quotation on
Imperial fours at $685.. The Paris and
Brussels bankers were more exaeting, and
the terms brought forward the question
If it would not be better to issue flVes at
par for rating the skies. No decision mas
yet been reported Competent Japanese
sources insisted that there has been no
check in the negotiations here, but rather
to the contrary.
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ENGAGEMENT RING
CAUSES SUICIDE
Rival Loses 1t, and, Threatened BY the
Donor, He Takes Two ounces OF
Carbolic Acid.

Louisville, February ga special from
Lexington, Ky, says:
An engagement ring given by Forest
Hall to Miss Kate Goddard was the inno-
cent cause of Halls rival, Barney Good
win, aged Il, committing suicide here this
morning.
Miss Goddard loaned the ring, it APP
pears. a few days ago TO young Good
win who lost 1t. When Hall learned this
he became enraged, and it is said went to
Goodwin and threatened his life II he did
not find and return the ring.
Young Goodwin brooded over the affair,
and after being again threatened this
morning by Hall, procured a two-ounee
bottle of carbolic acid and swallowed the
contents Goodwin came here from CHAT
tanooga, Tenn, where his parents reside.
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Sobhomores and High
School to Clash Tonight

cent contests. Four of them are Birming-
ham boys who played on the High schools
winning team last year. Robert Ware and
r. b. Dryer are said to be playing some
fine ball.
OF course the natural High school spirit
has been thoroughly aroused, and tho
seats will be crowded with enthusiastic
rooters. The colors Of the institutions VIII
be waived by the beautiful sponsors, and
Alabama will bring her college yells.
From all appearances 1t will be a great
game. full of spice and ginger, and of
interest to boys. girls and parents. The
score will be close, and should the High
school win. Birmingham will be not be
very much disappointed