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The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
Sargent Goes North.

Commissioner General of immigration
and Mrs Sargent left for New York last
night 20 attend the annual ball of Che
Beneficial Association Of the Immigration
Service to-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
Pope wim ArreaI 20 CathoIIcs.

Rome, Jan. 1.-THE Pope IS preparing
an address Of appeal to Catholics through
OUT the world, asking their support and
assistance against the persecution OF the
church by the French government.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
MARRIED.

FISHER R-MARTIN-On Tuesday. January s. 1877
az Christ Church. philadelphia by tie Rev. r.
Heber Barnes ROBERT J. FISHER Esl- %
LOUISE. daughter Of the late Henry Martin o.
New YORK CITY
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18

We ask for advertisements only
on the merits of The Washington
Herald as being the best morning
advertising medium in the city of
Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18

O0NTlNUED 0N NINTH PAGE.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18

.el-f.e Observe 1s-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

Week ending Friday evening
August End, 500 votes.
Week ending Friday evening
August 9th 1000 votes.
Week ending Friday evening
August 10th 800 votes.
Week ending Friday evening
August 23rd, 500 votes.
In the event Of tie in number
of honor certificates held at end
of any week by candidates in the
same district the extra credit will
be given to the candidate making
the largest increase in votes during
that special credit period.
These daily honor certificates are
good only for the week for which
they are issued and cannot be used
in the competition of any Of the
following weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
Any Lady May Compete

Any lady who is resident
Of Marion county or any adjacent
county is eligible to compete.
Read over that section of the ad-
vertisement relative to the division
of districts, determine which dis
trict you are in, and write your
name with the number of the dis
trict you are in on the nomination
blank printed on another page of
this paper and send or bring to
this office. Persons living in any
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
Extra Votes Given

To each lady in each of the
seven districts who stands first af-
ter the count is made Friday even
ing, July 26th an. additional credit
will be given of 1000 votes.
After this first special award
Of 1000 votes is made an honor
certificate will be given daily to
each lady in each of the seven dis
tricts who receives the largest num-
Der of votes for her district
for that day. These honor
certificates are to be retain.
ed by the candidates until the end
of each week when each lady in
each of the seven districts who
holds the greatest number issued
to her district will be given extra
votes as follows
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
Seven Gold Watches

In addition to the other prizes
seven beautiful gold watches will
be given also. These gold watches
are of the kind which any lady
might be proud to possess. The
cases are the popular o size, of the
very best fourteen karat gold quail
ity and are guaranteed for twenty
five years. The movements are Of
latest model fifteen jeweled quality
either Elgin or Waltham as the
winning candidates may choose.
These gold watches were purchased
Of the local jeweler, Mr.. G.. W.
Bowers, Of S. Main st. Marion, o.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
Six Diamond Rings

Six magnificent diamond rings of
value of SIS each will also be
given. These gem stones are of the
purest white quality, absolutely
fawless in every respect, and are
mounted in the Tifiny setting which
has attained such a widespread pop
nlarity with the ladies throughout
the land today. Both stones and
mountings are personally guaran-
teed by the local jewellers, Mr.. U.
E. Burris and Nelson Sons, from
whom they were purchased. Dis
played in the windows of these local
jewelry establishments, where the
general public can watch their beau
tiful play of prismatic colors these
splendid prizes cannot fail to stir
up in the heart or every lady who
views them an ardent longing to
possess one Of them. The diamond
is essentially gift stone generally
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

given as one of the truest symbols
of sincere affection and in offering
such prizes the Mirror is confident
they will be eagerly and anxiously
sought after by each and every
candidate. Looked at from a purely
practical standpoint also the dia-
mond is one of the very best prizes
which could be offered. 1t has the
greatest intrinsic value, is never
worth less than original price paid
and with the market in its present
rising condition is steadily increasing
in value. The Mirror cordially in.
vites everyone interested to call at
the above mentioned jewelry estab-
lishment and view these handsome
diamonds and give them the most
critical sort Of an examination, for
such an examination will only serve
to make them stand out in an even
stronger manner in the light of the
purity and perfectness. 1t is TO be
believed that Ghese diamond ring
prizes will prove about the most
popular in the entire list of Mirror
contest awards.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

who guarantees them in every res
pect. Considerable care was exer-
cised by the Mirror in selecting
gold cases with the most beautiful
engraved designs with a view to
having the gold watch prizes in
keeping with the other prizes for
beauty and artistic merit. A cor
dial invitation to call at the above
mentioned jewelry establishment
and view these watches is extended
the general public; il will be as
much a pleasure to the jeweler to
show them as it is for the Mirror
to have them seen. The watches
will also no doubt prove very popn-
lar awards.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

one district are not confrsd TO
voting for candidates in that par
ticular district; they may vote for
any candidate in any district. For
the purpose of voting either the
single ballot clipped from the PAPER
may be used or the special ballots
secured with subscription payments
may be used. Ladies who
wish to secure prizes should begin
a systematic canvass Of their
friends for subscriptions at once.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

Any lady resident of Ma
rion county or any adjacent coun-
ty between the ages of 16 and As
may become candidate
The voting will be by single bal
lots clipped from the Mirror and
by special ballots issued for sub
scription payments to the Mirror
from either old or new subscribers
according to the accompanying
schedule of votes.
No certificates will be issued for
less payment than one dollar.
Combinations between any candi-
dates is prohibited.
The Mirror reserves tie tight to
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
Rules and Conditions

reject any candidate and also TO
pass final judgment upon any
question that may arise.
Votes once cast cannot be chang
ed to count for another candidate.
A candidate cannot withdraw
from one district and enter an
other and retain the votes to her
credit in the former district.
No employees Of the Mirror nor
member of his or her immediate
family may become a candidate.
The balloting began Saturday,
July 8 1907 and will close Satur-
day evening, August "a, 1907.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
Distribution of Prizes

Grand Prize-The Grand Prize Of
the $3.50 REQ automobile will
be awarded to the lady in
any district who secures the largest
number of votes Of the entire CON
test. The Grand Prize is awarded
regardless of district limitations.
District Prizes The six diamond
rings will be awarded one each to
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
Manner Of BallOting

count for one vote each. These sin
gle ballots are only good for one
week. The Special Ballots are in
the shape of certificates issued for
subscription payments made. The
number Of votes given on each spe-
cial ballot is in proportion to the
length of the subscription and Is
computed from the following table:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

the ladies who stand first in each
of the districts with the exception
of the district winning the grand
prize.
Additional Prizes The seven
gold watches will be awarded one
each TO the ladies who stand second
in each of the seven districts.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

There are two ways of vot-
ing. One is to clip the single ballot
from the issues of the Marion MIN
ror and vote it with the name of
the candidate and her district writ
ten thereon. For the first week
Of the contest these single ballots
will count for ten votes each, but
afrsr the first week they will only
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13
I'm Order to Equalize Competition,
the Field of the rIirror Has Been
Divided Into Seven Districts
as Follows:

District l-Al Of territory bounded ON
the south by East Caledonia
North Main street and Bucyms Pike the north by the township
line and on the east by the township line.
District 2Al second ward and territory
south by Pike
Bucyus pike by township
the north by township line
District 3An Third Ward and territory bounded north by
West Center street and Knon Pike; the by south Main
Delaware and Delaware
township line and on the west by township line
District All fourth ward and territory bounded
by Center and Caledonia Pike
township line and the east by township line
District 5-Comprises all Camp Prospect Pleasant
n Waldo townships Delaware and counties.
6Comprises all Bowling Green Montgomery Grand
Salt townships
ties, SzI
District Comprises all Of Grand Prairie Scot Tuly Ca-
Rchand townships counties
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-13

Old well subscribers entitled and
special ballots Votes will be issued for the
advance payments provided the than dollar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
CHARLOTTE, N. c.

CHARLOTTE, April 13.-The homo OF
Mrs. Margaret Virginia Montgomery
was the scene of Il pretty marriage
Wednesday evening. when her daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie Fayr Montgomery, be-
came the bride Of AIR. Rufus Ward, Of
Greenyille, S. C. Rev. Robert Colt as
sistant pastor OF the Second Presby
terrain Church. offlciatcd.
The ceremony took place In the par
Tor OF the home, which was prcttily
decorated for tho occasion. Miss Gladys
Gaunt, OF College Park. Ca. was maid
u of honor. and Mr.. Edward Survaire. of
Grecnville, was best man. Tho bride
is charming and popular young wo-g
man, and the groom holds q RESPONSE
bic position with the Southern Railway.
A coming wedding in which society
Is much Interested will take place We'd
ncsday, the Gath instant, when Miss
Annie Lee Blair and MIR. George Law
renee Miller will join hearts and hands.
The wedding Will take place at the
home OF Mrs. George A. Howell, on
South Tryon Street. and will be Wit,
messed by only few intimate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Warren Cramer
have Issued invitations to an elaborate
!. reception to be given at their hand
some home, Wingate Hall. on Thurs
day evening, April 18th.
Mrs. ]. Laban Mcdonald entertained
FRIDAY morning at CnruS, compliments
airy to Miss Nora Thompson of Balti-
more. who is the guest OF Mrs. H. A.
Murrill.
Mrs. w. A. Smith entertained at
cards Tuesday evening at her home on
East Morehend Street in honor Of Miss
Kate Maxim, of New Castle. Ind, who
is the guest of Mrs. Hugh Montgomery.
Miss Carrie Graham, OF Machpelah,
who Is the guest Of Miss Violet Alex
nnder, will leave Sunday for Richmond
Va, whore she Wlllvisit her sister, Mrs
T. w. Huff,
Miss Nina Jones. OF Roanoke, Va, is
the guest OF Mrs. J. Lenolr Chambers
on Tenth Avenue.
Miss Fannie Register. who has been
Visiting Miss Sara Jones. left NWednes-
day morning for her home
Miss Bessie Allen, of Milwaukee,
Wis, bridge whist expert and noted
writer and authority on tho popular
society game, is august OF Mrs, II. S,
franklin on East Avenue.
~ Mrs. A. II. Johnson, of Richmond, Va,
. ID the guest of her sister, Mrs, Lea
Mcleod.
Miss Laura HALEY entertained Mt
ouchre "Wednesday evening at her homo
on North College Street in honor Of
Miss Alice Parrish. Of Portsmouth.
Va, Miss Parrish was presented with
the guest of honor prize.
Mrs. Il. w. Finley and children have
returned from a visit to relatives in
Danvillo, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
accepted a position with II, u Huff

accepted position with i, y. Huff
s; Co.
Or. NJ u, Dalton has commenced the
erection of large dwelling on hIs
lot. which. when completed, will add
much TO thl town.
Court wifi convene here Tho 10th,
and on account OF the sickness OF
Judge Mo(ett ut the last term, all
cases OF Amportanco Wero continued
until this tI,rm, There arc three muir
der cases TO 10 tried besides "a NUM-
her Of lighter ofrcnses, and the term
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
OLD POINT SOCIAL

OLD POINT, COMFORT, VA, April
1s,-This week had quite a large share
OF tho Easter gayeties.
The principal events We're two sub
ccription hops Which We're given In tho
BALLROOM OF the. Chamberlin on We'd
ladies' of the post for the benent OF
the Army Y. NJ, G, a. and the Army
Relief Association, They We're attend
ships in the larbor and guest OF the
hotels. y y Bsssa 5
Mrs, Augustine Mcintyre. az the post
y was the hostess at g very. attractive
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14

was assisted in receiving by her SIS
ter, Miss SWygert.
d. On Monday evening Mrs, John b.
Kimberly entertained the Fortress
Kimberly .h had guests for bridge. 49,
Mrs. Andrew Herd gave "a large
bridge party on Tuesday q fternoon,
a dinner hostess Of "Wednesday was
who gave a dinner at the 'Chamberlin.
The first and second divisional of
Rear Admiral Evans fleet Of battles
Roads from Guantanamo. cuba, On Mon,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
+ FLOYD SOCIAL z

FLoYpH VA, April y ,-r7lor, =, NJ.
Simmons and Mrs. &, 2, .Kessee, Of
iMartinsville, Va. nre with thelsfather.
Mr. y. NJ. Simmons, :who is In a right
critical condition, AZ ~ S.
Mrs BnrWell Akers ~ ri ght sick this
week with rleunat 'sn,.s III Il g,sl. III v:
Miss ELLA Slusher, Ri NJ IA las been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
rromlses to BID a LONG one.

promises to be q long one. III; VI
Tho supervisors met and contractca
with the Roanoke Bridge Company4sfn for
the building of a bridge across Little
River, at the mouth Of Indian Greeks.
This bridge II Of great necessityt O
the people In the west end Of thsi
county, and they can now bessabia ts
iireaeh their nearest depot ut all tines.
regardless of high water and lee js
| $50 my wife defiss mes She VIII, Will
she ~. a "a " 4 NJ \. sI
No the tropsie Is she Wcr '.--.Isallt-
more American. T "A s3s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
Visiting IT Manning. $. O., has re-

visiting vt Manning, $. O., has re-
turned home.
Mrs, Nina Rruster and baby, Of
Welch, w Va, are visiting Mrs, Brus-
5ter's parents Rev. and Mrs. Conner,
Mr.. S, II. iarame returned to-day
from Radford Va. whore he has been
in attendance on court ut <hat place.
Miss Eugenia Slusher has geo to
Williamsburg. Va, to accept n position
I'm the hospital for the insane.
Mrs. Lillian Graham, Of Topico, has
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
day The arrival VIII DO the signal for
.much entertaining ashore and afloat.

much entertaining ashore and afloat.
Recent arrivals at tho Ch,amberln
Include Miss Walsh. Mrs Gibson oliver
Albany; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles q. Knox
Brooklyn;5 Mr., and Mrs, Arthur -. pos-
tSr naltim nfsnd NJ ana MAJ
W. English, Cambridge, hfass.; Mr.. and
Mrs. James Terry, Hartford, Conp.;, MT,
and Mrs, John A. Russell. Springfield,
MASS: Mr.. and Mrs Mason, New York;
Mrs. W. II. Dye, Arkansas. Miss M, TT.
bye. Now York; Mr. and Mrs, Charles
-, 3 Baldwin. New. York,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
[E3SFeasyncS
CLERK IS SOUGHT,
BY SHANPS BANK
John P. Jackson Consider
ing Offer cf Carnegie
Trust Company.

John r. jackson. Of the mail and files
division, Secretary's office, recently re-
ceived a fiattering offer from the Car
negie Trust Company, OF New York,
and left last week for that city to con-
suit with former Secretary Of Treasury
Leslie NJ. shaw, who is the head OF the
institution, before reaching a final de-
cision In the matter. Ii Is thought that
he will accept the position, which af-
foris great opportunities for advance
ment.
when Secretary Shaw was preparing
10 relinquish bis duties as head OF the
Treasury Department he needed the
services or some one TO assist hts private
secretary and stenOgrapher in arrang-
ing the papers and files OF the office
for the convenience OF his successor
and for this work John p. Jackson was
detailed. He made good Later he was
detailed as private secretary TO Cen
eral Grant. who has charge OF the mill
tary maneuvers and receptions at ;he
jamestown Exposition. He is a native
OF Kentucky. and has large circle Of
OF friends In the department and city
who VIII be pleased 90 learn OF his sue
cess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
RCOvernment Printing OffiCe8
ACTING FOREMAN
HAS STEADY PLACE
Experienced Employe Gets
Well-DeServed APP
pointment.

Adam Brandt, who was recently made
acting foreman OF the pamphlet binding
division. was last week given a perma-
nent appointment as foreman, with sal
airy at 5000 per annum. Mr.. Brandt has
been connected with the Government
Printing Office since 1852. and has hlled
positions I'm every grade OF the book
binding trade IN the Office. For the las-
twelve years Mr.. Brandt has been an
assistant foreman. Before coming 10
Washington, Mr.. Brandt worked at his
trade in New York city. and for one
year in Connecticut lie was also man
ager for firm in Springfield. No Mr..
Brandt is regarded as one OF the most
proficient men in the office. and has an
extensive knowledge OF the volume and
character of work on which the Office Is
called. He is personally popular with
his force Of employees. and his selection
for the position Of permanent foreman
has been well received by all.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
Delegates Leave for Convention
Of Steel and Copper Plate Printers

The fifteenth annual convention of the
International Steel and Copper Plate
Printers Union OF North America will
convene IN Chicago on Monday for a
weeks session. The delegates from Lo-
cal Union. No. 2 +. Il Schrack, j. p.
Murphy, In company with International
Secretary Treasurer +. L. Mahan. left
Washington yesterday to attend the
convention. Mr.. Schrack served three
terms as president Of the Plate Printers
Union in Philadelphia. and three and
one-half years as financial secretary.
He also filed the office OF financial sec
rotary in the local union for four years.
AR. Murphy served the local union as
recording secretary for two years. He
was a delegate TO the Ottawa convention
three years ago. and also represented
the international union at the convention
OF the American Federation OF Labor
held at San Francisco. in the same year.
MIR. Mahan has been secretary of the
international Union for the last fifteen
years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
Promotion Has Been Given
Fifteen Office CompOsitors

Following the recent conference be-
tween the Public Printer and a COM
mittee representing the proofreaders.
when conditions in the proof division
were fully discussed. the following COM
positors have been promoted to positions
as proofreaders and assigned to the
main proof division: Joel w. Gross,
John b. Dickman, William w Frye,
Constantine E. La Vigne, Ernest Le-
Grys. George Z. Phillips, Joseph B.
Swinburne, and Frederick NJ. Werneke,
OF the first division; George r. Merriam,
Aaron r. Nathan. Edwin c. Rote. and
Charles Wilhelm, Of the third division,
and Edward L. Rohm. John c. Wilson.
and Willis E. Young. OF the fourth di-
vision.
The committee OF prOOfreaders, con-
sisting of L. r. Taylor. Howard Sher-
man. w. n. Brockwell, Harry Watkins,
and Joseph Babcock. who held n con-
ference with the Public Printer on Sat-
urday last to present certain griev-
ances, among them the system Of fining
employees, reported 20 a meeting OF the
readers on Monday. and were continued
for further duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
BDureau OF Engraving and&
~ Printing -
WEDDING
OF EMPLOyE
Delegates Leave for Chicago
to Attend Convention of
Union.

A recent wedding OF interest to the
employees OF the Bureau was that Of
Miss Margaret M Gaynor, a popular as
sistant employed I'm section two and
James A. McDermott. which took place
at st. Dominic's Church. the ceremony
being performed by the Rev. Father T.
p. ORourke. Miss Ella McDermott was
bridesmaid and Maurice V. O'Connell
was best man. Following the ceremony
reception was held at the bridegroom 5
residence, $40 ID street southwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
Patterson Detail to Department
For Work Of Editorial Character

Edward II. Patterson has been de-
tailed to the Postoffice Department as
first assistant to Printing Clerk Weston.
pending a permanent transfer. which
will probably be made after Congress
has acted on certain recommendations
OF the Postmaster General in reference
to the creation of a division OF printing
in the Postoffice Department. Mr. Pat
terson has been employed in the main
proof division for a number of years.
and was~a valuable employee to the Of
fee His new work is of an editorial
character
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
HE WAS NEUTRAL.

Parson Bagster (severely)-Loogy yuh,
Brudder Bingl What's dis hears about
yo' beatin' yo' wife in dat radical man.
ner?
Brother Bing-Dar wasn't nuthin' rad
zeal bout de eppersody. Pahson. I was
nootral wild de lady--dess nOotral.
Parson Bagster-Humphl What does
yo' mesn by ''nootral." sab?
Brother Bing-W'y. l dess stopped her
dis-uh-way and den 1 slapped her dat
uh-way. den dis-uhway and den dat-gh-
way, and so on; OATS what 1 means.
sah.-Puck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
Gradually Dismissing Compositors
Who Helped in Rush Work

The temporary force of compositors
called in several weeks ago to assist
with the rush OF work in the compos-
ing divisions was reduced by the dis
;nissal Of a number OF the men on We'd
nesday. About seventy-five compositors
have been retained for a while longer
in order TO iii IN where the regular
force is taking leave. Those let out on
Wednesday were among the number
first given employment, the late corners
being held on latest, which serves to
edualize the extra work for the men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-14
MANY PROMOTIONS
AND SALARY RAISES
Details and Vacation Pc
RODS Announced by
the Bureau.

The following promotions in the Blu
reau or r Corporations nave been an
nounced:
Francis Walker. special examiner, So
20 to $3.50; Frank J. Pool, Charles E.
Edgerton. and William 3. Hunter. spe-
ciai examiners, $500 90 1850; Charles
c. Huntington, special examiner. sl.400
10 Sl,60o; Burr J. Ramage. attorney, 81
900 to S2.250; James sheldon, jr., attor-
ney. sl.S05 10 Sl.S'9, Albert c. AIuhse,
special agent, $3.50 to 1850; Eugene II.
Hickok, Archibald T. Banning. r., and
Aaron NJ. Sakoiski. special agents. 81 200
to S-40o; James W. NIchol and Harry
8. Venn, CLERKS. $1,000 70 1920; Harvey
{. Bickel Edwin c. Garrettson, Robert
T. Belt and Albert c. Agnew, from
copyists at 500 10 clerks at s., 900; Sam
+. shrout. from special agent at 500 10
clerk at Sl,ooo; Morten O. Macdonald
from special agent at SEQ to clerk at
81. 900.