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The Washington times., 1907-02-23
ANNUAL PURlM FESTIVAL
MASK BALL FOR CHILDREN

The annual Purim Festival for the
children Of the Washington Hebrew Sab
bath school is always awaited with in
terest and. pleasure. This years mas
querade ball is anticipated with more
than wonted eaSerness. Under the joint
auspices OF the Ladies' Auxiliary Society
and the Sabbath school committee
everything viii be provided so as 70 in
sure success Of the affair.
Originality In costume is expected, and
large prizes offered by the ladies and
given by each member of the Sabbath
school committee. promise "a bring out
the most refreshing exhibition OF masks
by the youngsters. Dancing viii be in
dulged in by The children from 10 10
u. m, when the floor will be turned over
10 the grown people for their amuse-
ment.
Supper, served on the floor below. viii
be in charge Of Mrs. A. VI. Fishel. Mrs.
NJ. Newmyer. Mrs. Hecht and an able
body of assistants.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
Mrs Wheeler at Eighty
As Agile as at Fifty
Friends Are Invited to
Attend Ninetieth Birth
day Party,

-Four generations were present when
Mrs. Mary J. Wheeler celebrated her
eightieth birthday at the Abby apart
ment house, Seventeenth and l. streets.
northwest Thursday evening. Mrs.
Wheeler received her friends informally
from to y o'clock in celebration of her
completion of four score years. and in
vited all present to attend a similar
party which she will give in honor of
her ninetieth birthday.
The parlors Of the Abby looked like
a flower garden with the floral Offer
ings that were sent by her many friends
Among the letters and messages of con-
graduation that she received. was
cableSram from Governor MagOoh, of
Cuba.
Mrs. Wheeler is a remarkable woman.
At eighty years of age, she is as Spry
and agile as a woman of fifty and does
more work in a day than many
younger woman could accomplish. She
was born in Baltimore. Md, but in 1861
came to the District, where she has re-
sided ever since.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
GET AWAY,
OFFICIALS LOOKING ON

DOVER, Del, Feb. % Attacking Turn
key John Harnett, and seizing the keys
in his possession, twenty-One prisoners
IN the old Kent county Jail here escaped
from the place and fed along the main
streets OF Dover. while scores of Della
wares distinguished State officials and
lawmakers watched them. powerlesS
Three of the men were captured after
q posse had been formed. Armed men
are securing the country fOr the remain
ing fugitives. most of whom had been
serving terms In the prison for murder
and thieVery.
Some of the prisoners who spent last
night IL fleeing from the militia anc
sheriff" posse had frightfIl experiences
Juniper Johnson life prisoner was fro
zen to death on the railroad station
platform At WoOdside-
Many OF the prisoners have already
returned. owing tC the fact that they
were unable to secure shelter or food.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
FIND BEALL GUILTY
OF. INPROPRIETIES

The report Of william D. Foulke, spe-
cial inspector in the Indian Service,
upon the charges made against w. o.
Bean, secretary Of the commission 10
the Five Civilized Tribes, has been re-
ceived by the Senate Committee on In
dian Affairs. 1t finds that Bear was
guilty Of many gross improprieties.
bringing scandal on the commission, and
recommends that ne should be prOhib-
tied from further participation in any
enrolment case before the commission.
and that his resignation should be de-
manded If he persists i'm taking part in
the determination Of such cases.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY
once, Corner Ninth and F Streets.

once, Corner Ninth and Streets
PAID-CP CAPITAL, Loo Co.,
SURPLUS. S609O9J lEARNEDl
Loans an any amount made On an
- proved zeal estate OF collateral al r-a-
sOnable rates
- Interest paid upon deposits On monthly
balances subject TO check
This company acts as executor ad-
- mtnlstrat0r. trustee. agent. treasurer
- registrar, and IN al other fduclary ca.
- pacitieS.
Boxes for rent IN burglar and hrsproor
- vaults Tor safe deposit and storage OF
valuable packages.
JOHN JOY EDISON ..-.------. Fresfda,s
JOHN A. SWOPE........... Vice E2residar-
ELLIS SPEAFt---...-...S Second Vice Foresida-r
ANDREW PARKER -. Tre EgIr-e-
HARRY G. NIEEM. .-.-..Assistant T-easure-
BOYD TAXLOR.--..-... Assistant TreasIlre-
THOMAS BRADLEY Real Estate Oflcer
FRED'K EICHELBERGER.. Trust Oflcer
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Is prepared 20 assume the mana cement OF
your real estate Careful attention given 70
all details
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
TRACT SOCIETY MEETS
TOMORROW MORNING

The Washington meeting OF the Amer
lean Tract Society VIII be held tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock in Congre-
gatiOnal Church, Tenth and G streets
northwest. Mr.. Justice Brewer of the
Supreme Court Of the United States,
viii preside at the meeting.
The Rev. ID. +. Judson Swift. field
secretary o. the organization. will make
a brief report. and the Rev. l.. r Dy-
mott pastor of the United Congrega-
tional Church Of New York. will preach
the sermon.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
ALLEGED JEWELRY THIEF
REMANDED FOR HEARING

Charged with breaking into the jeweiry
store OF Louis dAmbrosia, at Z53 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, from
whence he Is said TO have taken three
watches and four watch chains, Frank
Wald. colored, was today arraigned be-
fore the Police Court. Because all wit
nesses in the case We're not present. the
case was continued until next Wednes-
day when several others who are
charged with breaking into d'Ambrosia's S
store. will be given a hearing.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
]. Richaro Riggles, ea7 9th st. N. w.
Masury's Ready Mixed Paint.
Reunion of Middies of ,6o.

The twenty-fOurth annual reunion OF
the surviving members OF the class of
60 OF the Naval Academy, was held a;
the Army and Navy Club last night.
Since the last meeting of the class but
one member has died, Capt. c. X. Cur
It's
Those present at the banquet were
A. G. Berry. r. J. Berwind. G. p.
Colvocoresses, w II. briggs, J. Frank
lin, II. G. LOnEnecker, N r. Mason, ].
H Moore A p MAJOR. X. Niles. w p
Potter. c. W. Ruschenberger, and D. d.
V. Stuart.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
FIRE DESTROYS LIRE HOUSE.

ASBURY PARK. y. J.. Feb. 23.-Fire
early today, caused by the explosion Of
gas. DESTROYED the Enterprise fire house
and Van Gilluwe's grocery store here
Occupants of apartments above the
grocery store narrowly escaped with
their lives, losing all their effects Loss,
$1,000.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
.DATTLESHIP GEORGIA
ARRIVES At NEWPORT

NEWPORT. r. l.. Feb. 23.-The bat
tleship Georgia arrived from Charles
town navy yard this afternoon on her
first cruise a. a commissioned warship,
10 draft 325 apprentices.
After trips to New York for ammuni-
ton and to Savannah for exhibition
purposes, she VIII join Evans fleet in
Cuban waters.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
FIRE DESTROYS PLANT
OF TELEPHONE COMPANY Y

ROME. n. Y. Feb. 23.-Fire early to-
day destroyed the plant of the Tele-
phone Company of America. entailing a
loss of $500. 600. The fire originated in
the bOiler-rOOm Of the works. The cold
weather had frozen all the fire hydrants
and the firemen were unable to success
fully combat the flames.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MASONIC TEMPLE

The New Jerusalem Lodge. No. .. F.
a a. NJ. will give a musical entertain
ment and dance next Wednesday even
ing at National Rifles ArmOry for the
Deneht or the New Masonic Temple
una An interesting program has
been prepared The committee having
the affair in charge consists of H.
Il Bockway, George w. Smith. J.
FRANK Button, E. w. Zea and s. c. Red
man.
Ihe New Jerusalem Lodge is one OF
the largest in the city. composed prin-
cipallv of business men.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
.ROUNDHOUSE BURNS,
SIX ENGINES WRECKED

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Feb. 23.-The
roundhouse Of the Cumberland and
Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Mt
Savage, nine miles from here. burned
today Six locomotives are destroyed.
The water pipes were frozen and little
could be done to stop the fire. The night
watchman is unable to tell how the
flames originated. The loss is over
SlO9 O00
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
CENTRAL UNI0r' MISSION
WILL HEAR Mr.. BEDE

7. Adam Bede, Representative in Con-
gress from Minnesota, will deliver an
address at Central Union Mission Sun.
day evening at the 1880 service
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
Ruud Water Heaters.

You turn any hOt-water faucet. that's
all. Steaming hot water guaranteed.
Automatic, instantaneous. 120i G. C
a. Muddiman & CO., GIG 18th.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at

Park Hotel Winter Garden. Rathskeiler.
n. Y. ave- and 11th st. F. Endres. Prop.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
Coall CoaIl CoalI

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. R. ].
6. NJ. c. Grace, 4th & F ne. Phone L. 2SS
The Washington times., 1907-02-23

Malaria, Colds, and La Grippe Cured by
Elixir Babek. Indorsed by all as effective.
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
Dividend Notice.
American Graphophone Company.

4 quarterly dividend 90. 81 OF ONE AND
ONE-QI ATsTER PER CENT on the Common
Capital stock of the American Graphophone
Co. viii De paid on March 10. 1907. 10 stock
holders OF record March T. 1907 BY order
Of The Directors EDWARD D EASTON.
faHg 9N ruh1a President
The Washington times., 1907-02-23

PROPOSALS FOR USELESS PAPERS
War Dept. Washington. Feb u. 1907. Sealed
proposals IN duplicate viii be received here
until p. m. Feb. .. 1907. for purchase OF
useless papers OF War Dept Proposals must
be in envelopes indorsed Proposals for pur-
r. THORP. Chief Of Supply Div. fels-et
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
Proposals.

DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR. WASH
ington. D. G. February H. 1907-Sealed bids
IN duplicate. VIII be received al the Depart
ment until O'CLOCK =. N. WEDNESDAY
MARCH 20. and then opened in the presence
OF such persons as may attend. f0r remodel
ing plumbing al the Government Hospital for
and specifications 10 be had on application
az this Department All bids must be- ar
Companlcd BY "A certified check equal 10
per cent Of the amount OF the bid PAYABLE
70 the Secretary Of the Interior Right -
reserved 10 reject any or all bids or valve
technical defects. to accept one part and re
Ject the other. as the interest Of the service
may require Bidders are Invited TO attend
Proposals must be marked Proposals for
Rcmodellng Plumbing at the Government
Hospital for the Insane" E A HITCH
COCK. Secretary. feI6 q rnb9
The Washington times., 1907-02-23
RECEIVES $I,429,29O
MORE THAN DISBURSED

Today's Treasury statement: Receipts
Sc. 569, go; expenditures. .S2.140.OOO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08
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< LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
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MT. Clifford Davis, of TOP West Fourth avenue is on the sick list.
 The members of the B'nai Brith lodge will meet tonight at the Tem- pie.
 Mrs. Bama Holcomb has almost entirely recovered from her recent ill., ness.
 Little Felix Smart is sick with scarlet fever and the home of MT. and Mrs. Smart is under quarantine
 -LOST-One pair of diamond ear rings. Finder will return to the Graphic and receive reward of. of s25.
 Wanted for 190S-.-Experienced salesmen. Attractive Nine for; retail trade Worth s30o monthly, and bet ter, to producers. Position permanent to energetic and, reliabe men. Box 574, Dept. 54, Chieagosss;Ill.
 Tracy Mills is building a five room cottage on his lot at No. BOG
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08

South Elm, where he and his family will live temporarily, Or until his new home is built on West Third avenue to take the place of the one recently de- stroyed by fire.
 The Bluff City Oil Company yes- terday afternoon brought suit in the Jefferson circuit court for $100 dam ages against the Iron Mountain rail- road, claiming that the company has sustained damages in that sum in the unlawful detention by the railroad of car of cotton seed.
 The new pastor of Lakeside Methodist church, Rev. T. o. Owens has arrived and will fill the pulpit today at both hours. The funeral of Mrs w. T. Woolridge will be held at the church at 2:30 p. m. con- ducted by Rev. w. c Watson, as sisted by Revs. T. o. Owens w. w. Christie and T. Y. Ramsey.
 Rev. w. c. Watson, for four years pastor of the Lakeside Meth odist church, will go to Camden Monday to assume his new duties at the Methodist. church there, hay ing been transferred to that place by tlfe recent < oonferenc. !: Rev. Watson and his good wife leave many friends behind who wish them prosperity in their new home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08
BRADSTREET'S RE-
 PORT ENCOURAGING
New York, Dec. 7.-Bradstreet'

today says:
 Improvement is still largely COIL fined to financial matters, notao'e in this respect being the increased e. |,
 in call money, some liftinS .pss sao 2 embargo on time loans mdvanll.@ prices for both bonds and stocks, al a lowering of the currency pram t.:. after a sudden advance, due to @t.- dow dressing necessities on the par. of some banks. Accompanying tieso deyelopments.. however, has. com an
 accentuation of the more corfJnnc lfeeling noted in general trade lines hnd in a few industries, further tai1- Iistatement of orders cancele1 in d Ipanicky way some time ago, scme renewal, buying far. .4aicl; sh: ...eut from jobbers and where more season- |abe weather has permitted, some stimulation of the demand at retail for winter apparel and for holiday spn- lcialties
 AS to banking matters, the slt,- tion has undoubtedly improved g:eat- ly, and this is said, too, with fuil ,p- preciation of the fact that two .arge interior banking concerns waa his week forced to suspend"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08

thier. has returned from Chicago, where he made large purchases for his establishment
 Hinton H. Ferguson and bride, formerly Miss Nina Smart, have re- turned from New Orleans. where they enjoyed their honeymoon.
 Thomas C. White, of Sherrill, candidate for the legislature from this county, is in the city shaking hands with his many friends. MT. White has many friends throughout the county
 Mrs. Irene Hearin of Mobile, Ala, will arrive in the city today to be the guest of her mother, Mrs. Bama Hol- comb. for a few days She is on her way home from a visit to Old Mexico with party of friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08
BRIEF MENTION.
< | + + + ! j. + + + + '

Jesse Strahan of Clio was ill Pine Bluff yesterday.
 A c. Brooch, Roy Mckinney and Woll A. Jett, of Little Rock, are in the city.
 Palmer Danaher went to Little Rock yesterday afternoon to spend Sunday with relatives.
 Mrs. Tracy Mills and children will return tomorrow from a visit to rela- tives in Little Rock. '-''
 Carl l.. Chambers of Bastrop, La, is in the city visiting relatives and transactng business.
 Attorney M A. Austin will go to Hot Springs today to transact legal business there for several days. / Mrs. Neel Bell will return tonight from Hot Springs, where she has been spending several days with friends.
 Mir and Mrs. o. A. Cook, are the guests of MT. Cooks mother, and x. l. Cook and family for a few days.
 Mrs. F.. l.. Barkley and daughter, Miss Mary Barkley, are visiting friends in Little Rock for few days.
 Mrs. Joe A. Franklin and son, have returned from a visit to rela- tives at Camden. Little Rock and Malvern.
 Henry Marx. the Main street clo-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08
OLD WASHING
 TONIANS MEET

Washington, Dec. 6-Arrange- ments have been completedu for an elaborate entertainment tomorrow in celebration of the forty-second anniversary of the Association Of the Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis trict of Columbia. The Association was founded December ', 1865, and numbers among it's members all the "Old Settlers" of the capital, includ- ing several men of national promi- hence. Among the oldest members is Dr. William N. Starr, who re- recently celebrated his tooth birth day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08
$35.00 Serge Suits $26.95.

A very elegant costume in long coat model Double Three pockets The front and back seams tailor stitched and strapped. The skirt made with panels of Dleating intersected with smal Holds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08
Dreufus Department Store

Wonlen'S Suits and Skirts e of Ladies Suits comprising diversity
 $2O.O0 Sack Suit $15.45 A charming man tailored double breasted sack Suit in grey small checked wool suiting. Coat is made with fitted back Stylish lapels an dcufs. Three pockets The skirt has broad side peats and is trn- med with wide fold.
 $22.50 Silk Skirt $16.95 This Skirt is tailored from heavy rich black taneta beautifully modelled in full pleated style and trim med with four rows of wide silk ribbon.
 $2O.0O Panama Skirt $15.45 A charming 16-gore model in imported chiffon Pan- anna Made with panels of peats in front and back, self strapped seams, and Beautiful braid trimmed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08

Blankets and Down Quilts
 Underpriced A warm subject and one upon which we can speak warmly for know that regular prices repre- sent values that 9 per better than the or diary by reason of large purchases contracted for 10 months ago before the 25 per cent advance in Woos.
 Our 15 Per Cent Discount Should therefore appeal storngly to the thirty person in view of this fact
 Why not buy fine Blanket or Down Quilt as a Christmas gift? They will be appreciated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-08

$45O0 Panama Serge Suits $32.45 This very stylish Suit it made in long coat model The coat is form fitting and fine satin lined Velvet collar and turn cuffs. Jaunty breast and side pock <ats The entire coat is strictly man tailored. The skirt is full pleated and trimmed with wide fold ana straps of same material.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-16
EQUIPMENT FORN
CONSTRUCTION
SpOkane-WallaCe Electric Line to
be Pushed

A report was received on good au-
thority this morning, stating that
tools and track laying supplies to the
amount of SIS, 600 had been ordered
for immediate use on the Spokane
Wallace Interstate Electric railroad,
which will link Occur d'Alene and
Wallace with q band of steel during
the coming summer, end also that
+. A. Blackwell and associates, were
behind the movement.
A previous rumor to the effect that
steel had been ordered, was also con-
firmed, aud it was stated that the work
would be pushed to completion and
cars be running by fall. The route
taken will be the shortest possible
line between the two cities, with re-
ference to low grade. Leaving Wall
ace, the line will pass down the Occur
d'Alene river for short distance and
then to Occur d'Alene by the best
grades aud the Fourth of July canyon
The line will enter the city by way
of Silv beach, where work of clear
ing the right of way has already com
menced and will intersect Mullan
street, then pass north TO Garden
street and head for Spokane, parallel
ing the Occur d'Alene 4 Spokane
Electric railway to some distance
west OF Greenacres, where 1t will
branch of across the valley entering
Spokane over one OF the principal
streets.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-16

ing against Occur d'Alene, kept the
aud fence in an uproar. When the
last game was played between Occur
d'Alene high school boys and town
team OF Rathdrum, there wa much
roofing and talking, but the lake city
boys held cool heads and won the drst
half of the game with score Of four
to three. The second half Of the
game was commenced and after few
minutes the ball bounced out Of
bounds straight for Superintendent
Barton, who was keeping time on the
side lines. That worthy threw back
his head aud raised his feet for pro.
lection. The ball hit him and bounce d
back into the court. Immediately a
tall, we'll built Rathdrumita advanced
upon the professor and after few
minutes wTangling, struck him forcl-
bly, on the eye. The blow was so
heavy as 10 stun him, but In an
instant he was back at his antagonist
and after little sparriug, in which
Continued on page 81
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-16

ing the observation platform. The
will contain q smokinR-room
compartment and separate lavatoriss.
The new coaches will be placed on
the rear Of all fast trains on the
Occur d'Alens line. and . small ad
ditional charge will be made for the
seats. To avoid eroEdlng, only the
actual capacity, not including the
observation platform, will be sold.
The lake traffic last season taxed
the electric reads present equipment
to the utmost, and in order to cope
with the expected increase this year,
two new three car trains have been
ordered and are expected 70 arrive
next month. The new trains will
have q No. l motor coach with smok-
ing and baggage compartments and
seating capacity Of Go. A No. 2
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-16

Ihe Press received a communica-
5n this morning from W. Lloyd
bit, president of the Mastodon-
eur d'Alene Mining company, re-
hing to an article in the Press Of
Aroh 4th, headed ''Scott Seeks
ace" in which be says that be has
Ade no concessions to Mr. Brennan
any other person, nor has be
reed to return any books to any
bee, as they are in the company's
bee, No. 623 Rookery Block, SpO-
ne, Wash.
When interviewed today by a Press
preventative, Edward p. Brennan,
cretary of the company, stated that
bott had made concessions and had
reed to return the books TO him
hd that they were to be kept in the
nee designated by Mr.. Brennan.
1t is said that while these friendly
slations were being established, Col.
phn F. Firch appeared ON the scene
Ad interfered in such a manner al
secure the enmity Of Scott, and
le trouble has not been settled. Just
bat steps will be taken to secure
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-16

The new equipment ordered for the
Occur d'Alene electric line for
spring delivery 1t is sid is 10 include
some Of the handsomest electric par.
lor coaches that have ever come To
the Pacific slope. Passengers to and
from the lakes this summer will be
able to reclins in delightfully."- rest
ful easy chairs in a veritable drawing
room. adorned with silk portiers and
Administer carpets, or can enjoy the
changing panorama Of Spokane Valley
from seats on the observation platform.
The interior finish Of the coaches
Is to be In mahogany while the ex-
terror will be dark red similar 10 the
cars now IN use. Each car will con
tain thirty leather upholstered wicker
chairs besides leather sofas. and will
have q seating capacity Of As inelud.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-16
|EWIS MILL
| STARTS MONDAY
my Improvements and ESQ Men
Employed

added. The shinRle department will
be worked to its fullest capacity. The
mill has been supplied throughout on
the saw floor with cant Iifters and
lumber handlers, all of the latest
improvements for economic manu-
facture Of lumber and fitted with
safety devices. The sorting chain has
been heightened 1875 feet, giving a
total length of $40 feet. There is a
new shaving baler which will bale all
surplus shavings from the planning
mill. Mr.. Rogers stated that the cut
tor the season would reach 75,O0O,-
600 feet of lumber and that there
we're 1000, 900 feet of logs in the
boom at the present time. The plan
ing mill has been overhauled and
repaired and ia working at the present
time.
Besides the mill plant, there is a
small village west OF the river.
The company owns % houses and there
are number owned by private part
les who are employed at the mill
The entire plant is lighted by cleo
tricity generated there, and at night
when the mills and yards are illum-
mated the place appears to be a small
city.
Monday this great industry, under
the management of Mr.. Rogers, will
being the seasons run, from which
time it will be a hive of industry
converting the raw material into q
marketable product from which the
city derives much benefit. There is
but one mill plant in the state that
outclasses that OF the b. r. Lewis
Lumber company.