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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08
WIVES in DEMAND
Hundreds of Men Appeal to
White Star Line.
AFTER YOUNG IMMIGRANTS
Letters from All Parts OF the Couu-
try Arrive Daily at New York Of
noes of Big Steamship Company.
Applications from Western Far
mers Take the Lead.

New York. Dec. Ever since the White
Star Line got the reputation of bringing
over from Ireland extra fine specimens
OF manageable colleeus, "a boatload at
time, as one Western paper put il.
that company has received hundreds of
letters rendering proposals Of marriage.
steamship men about Bowling Green
now have the impression that a woman
need not remain single long. and that all
that any unmarried woman has to DO is
10 answer any one OF fifty-seven varie-
YES OF offers from wOuld-be husbands and
the wedding bells will ring.
The great majority of the letters
breathe an earnestness and n sincerity.
indicating that the divorce courts would
nave little to do if all who marry IN this
broad land were like the writer's. Neither
COVER nor fine accomplishments are ex-
pected with those whom they would
make their wives. but only such qualities
aS would make good life partners.
oregOnian Makes "A Bid.
one man is so eager to get a wife that
ne 'welle pay awlle expence," quite an
or1er' considering that he lives out in
oregon. Before he pays the travelling ex-
penses Of the spouse however. he begs
that her picture be forwarded to him.
Here is his letter:
Goblc Oregon Octoble = 1907.
ofhciallc OF the White Star lines
Der sue-I have reade an the san Francisy, +,
ANN aoathe l,002 girls have ande in New YORK i'm
ehsrehe ct husbands bine a single man youIe leiko
- nave the oflciale Of comTagne TO rique ME on
y" vie bine farmer 20 year olde lcike one bothc
rom 50 % S. yeare olde fcre louking goode e,.ke
Math frome 10 20 TO pound religion nrotestan
Dlonae or brunette from fife 10 fife 10 inchs.
Ueile PAYS all expence
tiaise tette ME know cf yolr can fine IN, i.fs-
% nave her picture before come.
en- 9ourse veIe be guOde nofe % locke after this.
1ore Velie meke haiie man.
Your Truly
GEORGE MOREL.
OH. Goble
Oregon.
This letter was addressed:
office Of the White star liner Camp.
New Work
New Work
Missouri Man Means business.
Missouri has a large representation
among the list Of those seeking the hands
oil the fair colleens. One Of these sent
with his application half dozen cards
evidently printed at home. and which
read as follows
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Hours Minutes

The great transatlantic passenger fleet
Of to-day consists Of lightweight steam
ships. owned by twelve lines. This num-
Der does not include the scores Of tramp
and semi-passenger lines OF vessels which
extend 10 every part Of the world from
New York. The total tonnage amounts
10 l.l02,f00. while the mammoth engines
OF this feet have a united strength OF
1.lA, 464 indicated horsepower
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Here Is one from the man in Montana
who seems to have a town named for
him:
Townsend mont oct 1907
The white star steamship co
see you announce the
arrival Of Another ship load q girls soon in seaycb
% husnahas now / put my bid in With Won for
orc OF them ON arrival Of same I want one anr
where from the age Of % Years rrp to "a am
Tessed 20 50 If there is that would like ~ boi
win me tell her 10 direct 10 Townsend rro,,
ANA ms Is on the northern pacific road % mile.
cast OF Helena aud When she gets heare all for
W Townscnd. any one can tell her Wbe-c :
I've doant want this Published in any manor NJ
least doant Want my naim used
VIII b. very much oblige if you can head one NJ
thoSe girls cut 10 me ! VIII shure make living for
her and trec;c her right / can my home ard some
stock and am making $50 per month
Yours TrUy
W H Townsend
Box ~ Townsend montana
Welcome, Welcome. Denr Friend
Here's one who furnishes special COM
pass bearings 10 assist his future wife
in finding his home.
Ashley Delaware Co Ohio
10 the CAPTION Of the wife line Bote Plese inform
nose tadles That one are welc0m in my home ages
lr1m h-9 have land in the country no one 10
90 my house work. WELDON welcom dear friend into
my home live II west IL south Of ashley come
night on night way
James H Stone
waiting for Her Footsteps.
Another writer is fifty and offers to
prepay railroad fare. He says:
Landisvie. Pa. Oct :. 1907.
White Star Lines. New York:
! noticed an article in The New Era rancr ~
Lancaster. Pa. under heading Wanted-l Coz Hus-
hands. that a number Of manageable Of maiden
are looking out for homes. I'm in a position IN
give the night one good home Have a mic. two
story IN the above named town and some land and
ium building IN the country about a mile from
mere which farm Am a widower Of about fifty
ana want some one that is net too Young and viii
ing TO do the homework and tend to the Garden.
Kindly lct me hear from YOU If you are willing 10
come I'm ready to receive one any time Yours
p s-If you don't have money to come I'm sens
some.
SlOthfuI Are Not Wanted.
a girl who likes to work will be an
preciated by one man. He SAYS:
Grand Junction Tenn. Oct 10th. 1907
To the officials Of the White Star Line: \ Y
VIII you please put me trace or sed this letter
to some Of the 1902 European girls that arrived IN
that city over your line ON the Steamship Baltic
am Young farmer and dairyrnan ~ * ,eays
would be delighted TO have one for a 'heI,,nate''
If she viii be kind and Industrious THANKING ycr,
in advance yours truly J. NJ Nmnsuy
Thinks Wen of Himself.
Another writer sees chance where
two can win in bargain He says:
Guerneville. Cal. Sept o. 1867
White Star Line steampship Co,
Gentlemen:
II IN any way yen can tell me how 70 yet one
Of those old country girls that are DESTROYS Of mak
ing good wife for American rancher. you can do
me a great favor.
Very Respectfully Yours
VIM. Benson
tiuerneville
(SOnOma County,
Cal
And there are others. But these are
fair samples
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The letter itself reads:

AHU ItttVI IlStIT reads:
White Star Steamship Co
De@- sHs as ] noticed in The Kansas CITY star
tnat your Line is hTingin many Girls 10 the irit@
states looking for husbands thoaht I wouId Jroa
W. new INES to sc If I could obtain sone n
yVH assistance m securing Of the incest epes f
a VIC oy handing some Of the best locking one,
thees Cards N" V'ie'
a you feel 50 disposed 10 do this it viii be very
highly APPRECIATED " wy
lInrrrrlr r.l,rr.
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Miss Jean Brent has returned from a
delightful trip TO Baltimore. where she
was the guest of her uncle, Mr.. Prosser
Sapp.
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Sinclair Taylor. to Mr.. Arthur Hubert
Bryant. VIII take place at the home Of
the brides parents on Prince street.
Wednesday evening. December II. at 5
O'Clock The ceremony will be performed
with only the members of the families of
the contracting parties present.
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Mr. Arthur Curtis. OF Oakton. Nd. has
returned home after a visit TO relatives
in this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

Miss Grace Anderson has returned from
a visit to Baltimore and Philadelphia
She witnessed the Army and Navy foot
ball game in the latter city last Satur-
daV
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One AnnIicnnt Nntnh

''IINIIIII NWIIIa
w. J. Warren
Sedalia No
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SPEED ENDS ROMANCE
Charm of Sailing Days Are
Banished by Steam.
RECORDS OF A HALF CENTURY
Asia, which Crossed the Atlantic
Ocean in Ten Days, Then Regarded
Dissipating Tendency to "oIntri-
mOny and AIimOny."

.GOod-hy. Romance. the skipper said;
He vanished with the cal we burD
Our dial marks full speed ahead,
Our speed is timed 20 half a turn.
StYre - the tidal tfas,ta Ne ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

Miss Hattie Douglas has returned from
an extended visit to Shreveport and New
Orleans, La.
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Here is one from the man in Montana
who seems to have a town named 70,
him:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

Director Weber. Of the Rebew Orcbes-
ira. treated his audience TO fine pro-
gramme at the public rehearsal of the
orchestra Monday night. which was ZEN
dered exceptionally we'll. Miss Ouida
wheelock gave two piano solos, an etude
in D fiat, by List, and Chopin nocturn.
with fine technique and excellent con-
ception.
Miss Kate v Ellis sang several groups
of songs. the first Whisper and / Shall
Hear" by Piccolomini, with violin OBJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
ONLY A JAPANESE INVITED.
Attache of No Other Power to ATTEND
British Naval Maneuvers.

Under the supreme command OF
Lord Charles Beresford tire combined
home. Atlantic and channel fleets will
leave Portland, England. about Oct. IA
for the autumn maneuverS, which are
this year to be in the North sea and
to be somewhat similar TO those in the
spring off the coast of Portugal, says
q London cable dispatch to the New
York Times.
The greatest interest is being taken
in this bringing together of Englands
first line of defense under the man
whom many consider the greatest of
her admirals, for, while the usual
fleet maneuvers and exercises will be
carried out, the main object is be
lieved to be strategical-to teach the
officers what the admiralty would eX
pect of them in case of war with Ger
many.
The programme is being kept n strict
secret, and it is announced that or
this occasion journalists will not be
invited to accompany the ships. Nei
Their have the naval attaches received
any information, and none will be pres
ent except the Japanese attache, who
as the representative of England's ally
has in recent years been the guest Of
the officer in command on occasions Of
this kind.
Lord Charles Beresford will be &C
companied by no less than nine admi
rails, and the big ships of his feet vii
include twenty-five battleships, four
teen armored cruisers and ten protect
ed cruisers. There will be a fleet o
smaller vessels. including torpedo boa
destroyers, numbering over sixty.
The meeting of the fleets and 81
many officers Is also to be taken ad
vantage of to test the suitability o
Cromarty, on Moray firth, as a plac
of anchorage for big ships and it
eventual use as an auxiliary nava
base to the one being developed a
Rosyth, on the Firth of Forth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
ANCIENT PAINT SECRET.
Indian Mound Explorer Discovers Pig.
nent Said to Be indestructible.

Indian Mound Explorer Discovers Pig.
merit Said to Be indestructible.
The long sought secret of the compo-
sition of indestructible paint used by
the Egyptians and North American In
dams is believed to have been discov-
cred by the finding of heretofore I'M
known mineral substance in the Kern
river oil field by +. II. Austin, who
has been pursuing scientific investiga-
ton for two years, says a. dispatch
from Bakersfield, Cal, to the New
York Sun.
Austin found this substance, which
he named "diatine," while digging in
ancient Indian mounds. He sent sam
pies to the United States government
biologists for examination and has re-
ceived their report, which comedies
with his own
y string of beads of this material
and one of asphaltum We're found
around the neck of an Indian skeleton.
These beads stood the test of chloro-
form and the heat of n redhot stove
without injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
Pacific Fleets Trip.

Round the Horn and up again, into wa
tiers wide
Goes the flag of Fighting Bob" with q
score of ships beside.
The great Pacific open now; it ceased to
be lake
When the bloody seals of Spanish pride
were slashed across by Drake.
From San Diego in the south to UnaIas-
ka's shore
Americas the coast it laves, a thousand
leagues and more.
And on that ocean Yankee ships have
kept their chosen ways
Since the hempen Lusitanias of the brave
old clipper days.
When the starry flag was Haunted out by
every snoring breeze
That drove upon their foaming course
those meteors of the seas
The seas the Saratoga sailed, when Perry
was the one
To part the oriental mists around the
rising sun;
The seas that bluff old Tatnall knew, whn
jumped into the fight,
With Floods the thicker liquor. boys;
dig in and help the white.'
The seas that smote Samoa that memora.
BILE day
When the British ship fought slowly from
the clutch of Apia bay,
And the boys upon the Trenton, with the
end of all things near,
Waved blessing from the rigging in the
gale that drowned their cheer
So round the Horn and up again, where
the flag has flown,
Round the Horn and up again. the fee1
shall seek Its own,
-Wex Jones in New York American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
AT THE THEATERS

Great Divide, child of the wild west
Silas from st. Louis and many others
can be used TO make a good play, then
Big Hearted Jim," which is announc
ed to be at the Illinois tonight, should
be a success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
Brewing of the Matrimonial Fever.


The matrimonial fever must indeed
be brewing in Rock Hill, \. Y. We
heard Il conversation between n young
lady and gentleman the other morn
ing in which it was stated that twelve
marriages would occur during the WIN
ter months, says the Rock Hill Her
aid. We asked a lady who is well
posted on such subjects what she
thought was the cause of so many
weddings in one winter She said,
The beautiful moonlight nights we
have had this summer" She ought to
know. for she is married. This will
he memorable winter to all If the eX-
pected happens. Twenty-four happy
hearts tied into one dozen within three
months will be something unusual for
Rock Hill. The ladies in the city we
know will be glad TO hear of this news.
for during the cold wintry days it
will give them plenty of news to con-
verse with their neighbors about.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14

dered at the finale of the first act
The finale of the second act runs fully
10 minutes and approaches in dignity
the merit of grand opera compositions
The scenes are laid in the Hawaiian
islands and the island of indie in the
Philippines and represent the royal
palace in Honolulu, the throne room in
the palace of the Grand Mogul of indie,
and a fortified courtyard surrounding
the palace. The production is superb
from the standpoint of scenery and
costumes The color schemes are eX-
traordinarily brilliant without being
flashy or gaudy. The original cast of
100 comedians and singers with Franz;
MOulan and Maude Lillian Berri as
the principal factors will be seen here
complete orchestra of trained mu-
sicians accompany the organization.
Myrtle EIvyn Is to Play in Rock
IsIand.-The new star of the musical
armament. Miss Myrtle Elvyn. who
musical critical population of Europe,
will appear IN this county this season.
Miss Elvyn's success in Europe has
been a matter of comment among mi
sicians on this side of the water for
some time Those of them who have
heard her play join the critics Of
Europe in showering upon her the
most extravagant praise. And who is
this beautiful young woman, who Al
! 81 years of age has set the musical
world by the ears? Miss Elvyn was
born in Sherman, Texas, but was
brought to Chicago with her parents
when an infant She was at a very
tender age when she displayed most
remarkable musical talent, which at
tTacted the attention of the great peda
! gogue, Carl Wolfsohn. She also stud
| led composition with the we'll know
composer, Adolph Weidig. In Berlin
Miss Elvyn's genius received complete
development. until her instructor, Leo
pold Godowsky, said with enthusiasm
Il can teach her nothing more" Fol
! something like four years she has
+, been concertizing in Europe, appear
| ing before the most critical audienc .!
in Berlin, Leiden, Amsterdam, Vienna
London, Glasgow, Paris and othe
prominent cities, and probably not il
recent years has any American mu
stefan received such unstinted praise
| from the critics of Europe. Lately
Miss Elvyn appeared before the kaisel
and members of the royal family, an
that versatile monarch publicly com
plimented her and presented her will
gorgeous diamond brooch Blesse;
with beauty, magnetic personality
and a musical technique and unde'
standing that appears almost super
natural, this young lady will undoubt
eddy duplicate in this country her grea
success in Europe Otto Knapp, tn
distinguished German critic, likens hel
to Godowsky. as her playing is very
similar to that of the great Russian
pianist, and artists named her the mos
beautiful woman in Europe. Mis-:
Elvyn makes her debut in Chicag;
with the Thomas orchestra and will
play very imposing program, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
The Family.

Second avenue, east of Nineteenth
street,
Refined vaudeville at 3, and O:15 p.
m. Two matinees Sundays and holidays.
Has All Essentials.-If such char
acters as Jim Saxon, sheriff of Medi-
cine Lodge. Mont. and the hero of his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
The Illinois.

(Sixteenth street and Second avenue.)
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Oct. 14-Big-Hearted Jim.
Oct. 15-Fiddlers' Contest.
Oct. 1S-Bethany Home entertainment
Oct. 10-The Grand MOgul.
Oct. 21-kerry Cow.
Oct. 22-CharIes ID. HanfOrd.
Oct. 23-The Sweetest Girl In Dixie.
Oct. 25-The Girl Over There.
Oct. 27-ROyal Slave.
Oct. 31-The District Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
new MANAGER FOR
FAMILY THEATER HERE
George A. Harrison Comes from the
White City at Chicago to Take
Charge of Local Playhouse.

George A. Harrison of Chicago arrived
today to take the management of the
new Family theater. He succeeds Har-
ry Blocker, whose connection with the
house will, however, continue. Mr.. Har.
rison comes well recommended. He
has been for two years in charge OF
vaudeville at the White city at Chicago
and has had Is years experience in
the theatrical business. He has wide
acquaintance in the vaudeville world
and will book only high grade attrac
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14

son, J. H. Hendricks, Frank James, Mel
lie jackson, E. c. kincannon, F. w.
Kane, Mr.. Lindsey, Loyal Machine
company, Laura Montgomery, Mary E.
Mailer, Stephens Mckinley, Dora Nc
Clair, E. A. Nichols CD, Mrs. Sadie
Patton, S. E. Peterson, E. H. Perry, Ed
Poster Miss Edna Rodwig, Mr.. Rath-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
Advertised List No. al.

Following is list of letters remain
ing uncalled for in the Rock Island
postoffice for the week ending Oct. u,
1907: Charles Amsman, Roy Benham,
Mrs. Paul Bertona, Charley Bowlen,
Mary Cronke, w. K. Cole, Harry Clark,
May Davenport, William David, Ray
Fitzpatrick, Garfield Cradle, Cal Holmes,
Mrs. Bonnie Hammerley, G. F. Hender-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
His Dear Old Mother.

"My dear old mother, who is now 81
years old, thrives on Electric Bitters,'
writes w. B. Brunson of Dublin, Ga
"She has taken them for about two
years and enjoys an excellent appe
tite, feels strong and sleeps we'll"
That's the way Electric Bitters affect
the aged, and the same happy results
follow in all cases of female weakness
and general debility. Weak, puny
children too, are great. strengthened
by them. Guarantee also for stom.
ach, liver and n tney troubles, by all
druggists. so ants.
Take Dee Wits Little Early Riser
Pills. Sop by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
They Make You Feel Good.

The pleasant purgative effect expert
enced by all who use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition of the body and n ind
which they create makes one feel joy
full. Price, 25 cents. Samples free at
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14

community, a school teacher of mo-
desty and beauty who has Won the
sheriff's heart but kept from him the
secret of a supposedly real marriage
in her teens, Liddy, a Montana dia-
mond, an Indian maiden who is an
heiress, the stage driver over the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14

Beethoven E fiat major and the
Tschaikowsky B fiat minor contertos,
and a group of Chopin; surely a test
of hugh proportions. At Rock Island
Miss Elvyn will play Tuesday evening,
Nov. II, at the Illinois theater. A
magnificent program has been pre-
pared for the occasion.
War Hits chicago.-Klaw & Erlanger
started vaudeville at the Auditorium
last night to crush out all competition.
But Messrs Kohl & Castle, the home
guard in the theatrical war, refuse to
lie down and be crushed. Their can
nonade of headliners will begin today
at the Majestic, Olympic and Haymar-
ket theaters and the Chicago opera
house. Five of the Chicago theaters
are thus involved in one of the bitter
est battles in the history of the show
business-one which extends over the
entire country. Huge masses of capital
are pitted against one another, the ag
gregate of which will exceed 100000,
900 The United States Amusement
company, representing the combined
strength of Klaw & Erlanger, heads ci
the so-called Syndicate" and the
Shuberts, is the aggressor, and the 9th
er Independent vaudeville organization
combined into chains OF theaters
stretching from coast to coast, are al
lied to put up a lively defense.
At the Elite.-The new bill at the
Elite includes Elmer, the crazy jug
gler,' who is considered one of the
best jugglers in the business and the
manner in which he performs ALWAYS
makes a hit! Shortie and Lillian De
Witt. in a very funny sketch; Lloyd'>
| music peddlers, a vocal and instrume.i
| tai musical act which is sure to please;
Arnoldo's trained leopards which is the
greatest animal act in vaudeville, thy
| troupe consisting of five leopards am
three mountain lions, illustrated song
by Al Wallace and the latest moving
pictures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14

dOlyn StrObel, Charles r. Stone, Walter
Sonnie, Miss Irene Stanley, Louis T.
Schlechter, Teo Thomas, Pet Van Buren,
(2). a. C. Young. Foreign: DR.. H. La
Mont Youtze. aiS1H
HUGH A. ]. MCDONALD,
Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14

"The Grand Mogul."-Frank Pixley
and Gustav Luders' new musical com
edy, "The Grand Mogul,' which has
been given a most elaborate produc-
ton by Klaw & Erlanger and which
scored an immense success at the Co,
lonial theater in Chicago last season
and duplicated the triumph in New
York, will be seen in this city Satur-
day, Oct. 10, matinee and night, at the
Illinois theater. This musical comedy
has far eclipsed the great success
made by these clever authors in theiI
previous best work, THE Prince o.
Pilsen," in the merit and humor of the
story. interest of lyrics and brilliancy
of music. The musical score is with
out doubt the best that Mr.. Luders
has ever written. and while artistic
and musicianly in every respect, il
possesses all the jingle and tinkle that
make musical comedy airs so popular
There are 81 musical numbers intro
duced in the action of the story. !
livery stirring march number is rea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-14
The Elite.

eighteenth street, north of Second
avenue.)
Refined vaudeville at 3, and 9:15 p.
m. Two matinees Sundays and holidays.