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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
Infants Wear
Wonders

Infants Zephyr Sacques-White
with colored borders. 1Sr
Special ............... SOS
Infants Zephyr Sacques-White,
pink, blue; ribbon trim Sf1r
med, assorted styles. ...... wv
Infants Soft Sole Shoes-Patent
vamp. poplin uppers. laced DC
and buttoned ............ %O~
Infants soft Sole shoes-Patent
vamp, colored kid uppers. 50c
laced or buttoned. ......... WV
Infants striped FIannelette
Gown-Turndown collar 25C
and cuffs ....,............. HoS
Infants. s,., El.anslstts Pin Csc
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
,,i4c- No Such Values Shown Elsewhere
The New Fall Skirts

The new fall skirts are here;
the prices are moderate, rang
ing from $3.50 up; they come
in all the new shades and the
latest styles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
Women's Tailored Suits $1,000
$1,000 Fall Coats $3.50

1IU.UU NFdII COdtS SO.0U
Fall coats of medium weight broadoh three length
double breasted with straps;
shoulders collar made of velvet black silk
braid sleeve with cuff to match collar black only all sizes
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
$3.50 Navajo Rugs S2.S5

Best quality 30x36-in. Navajo
rugs; hand tied fringed ends;
real Indian colors; perfect
Navajo designs; regular $3.50
values; special, $2.85 apiece.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-19
Silk MuIls Csc
Csc Tric0t Flannel 221zc

Our fall line of wool tricot
hannels in plain and fancy
effects for children's school
dresses all colors; worth
Csc; sale price 229c.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
UNIONS DO GOOD WORK,
SAYS REV. MR. STEELE

Organized labor's champion, the Rev.
Charles Steele, delivered an address TO
labor men and the publ e in the Belasco
Thester yesterday. Later IN The even
ing he spoke TO another gathering Of
unionists n the First Pres byterian
Church.
The Rev. Mr.. stelzle said he is not a
Socialist. as stated on announcement
cards. but he is a labor agitator. he
said he believed in the right Of employ
ers. employees, and worzinsmen organ
izing and declared his faith IN the
efficacy OF unionizing.
While not agreeing with organized
labor in all It has done throughout the
past, the Rev. Mr.. Sickle said the basic
principle was good and II properly
handled, a union could render much
benefit TO its members
The sreaker took up the sweatshops
In which women and children are en-
ployed and declared they were outrages
against society. He told OF child labor
and ursed its speedy abolition
The e,sdress was made under the
auspices cf the y. ". Q. A Percy $.
Foster cOn4ucted a song recital before
the address and President James O'Con-
nell, Of the International Association OF
Machinists, presided at the meeting.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
HELLO GIRLS STAMPEDE
WHEN SIX MICE APPEA r

tomary line Of demure and busy maid
ems. watching little electric lights Eleam
out upon their switchhoards. calling
softly. Hello and Number, please
he beheld such a bewildering array OF
snowy linegerie and dainty hose that
for a moment he hesitated. But Super
intendent Kelly is a brave man.
With one NapOleonic glance he took
IN the situation and realized he con-
fronted a crisis. So. covering his burn
ing face with his hand-but peeping, Il
Is alleged, through is fngers-the su-
perintendent groped his way 70 a broom
IN a corner. Armed with this weapon,
he charged the mice. The battle was
short and furious. Five mice were sent
scampering back 10 their holes. leav-
ing one of thei- number dead upon the
field.
Victorious. but still blushing. the con-
queror turned his back upon the girls
and cyled out that all was safe. So
100 prettily draped statues Of Fright"
climbed down from their eyries and
arial coignes and became hello girls"
again.
The incident explains why for twenty
minutes in the afternoon patrons Of
the telephone company all over tae city
talked volubly into lifeless wires, being
unable TO get connections through the
main exchange.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
STAFFORD
TO GO UNDER KNIFE
Pastor of st. Patrick's
Church Must Stand
Operation.

Tho Rev. d. J. Stafford. pastor OF St
PatrI1k's Catholic Church. who will be
operated upon at Providence Hospital
tomorrow, was reported resting quietly
at that institution today, and II Is be-
lieyed he is in good condition for the
ordeal. Although a consultation has
been held. an0 five eminent physicians
nave agreed the priest Is suffering from
cirrhosis OF the liver. 1t IS also believed
that he has a large tumor.
While the surgeons are among the
foremost In America and possess great
skin and medical knowledge II is a mat
ter OF gave doubt whether DR.. Stafford 8
voice will ever be heard IL ST. Patrick 5
again. Cheering bulletins are given TO
the lamenting congregation, but II Is
believed that Or. Staff2rd's case is SO
aggravated and the operation has been
so long delayed that he is now beyond
human aid. Fears are entertained by
the other priests of st. Patricks, and at
the masses yesterday the congr1gation
was urged to pray fervently ana oItcn
FOR a successful operation. and that the
leader OF the fold might once again be
restored 10 health.
Today the physicians. DR.. Sinclair
Bowen, DR.. G. n Ackey, Dr. George
Kelly Vaughan. DR.. Barker. 0f Johns
Hopkins Hospital. and DR.. Brenner, OF
Roosevelt Hospital New York, viii de-
vote their time TO preparing the dis
tinguished patient for the operation.
which Will be made at II o'clock tomor-
row morning at Providence Hospital
Nothing definitc relative to the recovery
or sinking Of the patient will be known
before tomorrow night or "Wednesday
morning
A history OF DR.. Stanord's life would
read like a fairy tale He was born IN
poverty in the southwest section OF
Washington, forty-fiVe years ago. ana
studied for the priesthood under the
most adverse conditions he oVercame
all Obstacles however, and Tor ten
years he has stood in the fore rank OF
pulpit orators. He is regarded the
greatest lecturer on Shakespeare
tragedies in this country.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED
BY GERMAN RESIDENTS

Washington's German-American citi-
zehs making up the Washington Saen-
gerbund, the Columbia Turnverein and
tne Arion Singing Society. celebrated
the Christmas festivities last night in
honor Of the children Of the members Of
the three societies. The young folks
were made the guests Of honor and were
the recipients Of presents and other
good things that make Up Christmas
cheer. The entertainment features OF
each OF the celebrations were music,
citations and addresses. in which the
children took part.
rudolph S2ur was presented, bv the
Columbia Turnvere,n, with a diploma
for atty years membership in the North
American Gymnastic Union. Professor
Spanhoofd. Of the public schools, made
the presentation speech. Souvenirs were
presented 10 Carl Duehring, Instructor.
Secretary Mann and Financial Secretary
Meissner
The Arion Singing Society's program
was vocal and Instrumental music,
speeches and a liberal distribution OF
presents Santa Claus and the Christ
mas tree were features of each enter
tainment.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
MRS. ELLEN BELL DEAD
NATIVE OF IRELAND

Mrs. Ellen Adine Ben. mother OF
Charles J. Bell, president OF the Am
erican Security and Trust Company,
died al her apartments in Stoneleigh
Court yesterday. She WIS ninety-twO
years old. Funeral services WI be held
at her apartments tomorrow afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. the Rev. Dr. Blake, Of
Christ Church. officiating. The burial
VIII be IN Rock Creek Cemetery.
Mrs Bell was born in Dublin, Ireland.
TweLi y-five years ago she and her
family removed TO Canada, and came
70 Washington after several years resi-
dence in that country Sac IS sur
vived by six children-unree sons.
Charles J. Bell. OF this city; Chichester
Bell, OF DevOnshire, England, and Capt
Lewis Bell, OF the British navy, re-
tired, and by three daughters, Mrs.
Wynne. OF Surrey, Ennland; Mrs. Kerr,
wife Gf Dr. James Kerr, OF this city,
and Mrs William Kerr, wife OF Mr..
Kerr, Of F1tch. Fox & Brown.
Flowers for New Year Greetings.
Reasonable prices. Phone shaner. 14th 81.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30

CHICAGO. Dec. S0.-Six mice raised
pandemonium In the main exchange Of
the Chicago Telephone Company, Wash
ington and Franklin streets. recently
The tiny rodents. drawn from their
mural lairs by a tempting smell Of
luncheon cheese. stampeded 100 hello
girls and sent them flying pelImen to
perches OF safety on stools and switch
boards.
The peace which wrapped the ex-
change suddenly was broken by a wild
feminine shrek:
Nicer
Instantly scream after scream ran
down the long line. Terrified girls threw
receiving caps" from their heads,
dashed down their plugs and rushed
for refuge from the sudden danger
Some sought safety on the tops Of
stools. Some climbed to the high central
ridge Of the switchboard. others sprang
Upon desks, window sills, and chairs,
and drew their skirts about them.
The hubbub brought Superintendent
Kelly running from his office. He came.
he saw, he blushed. Instead OF the Gus
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS. S. A. WHlTTEM0RE

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah
Adams whittemore. the well-knowR
member Of the D. A r., who died re-
Gently, were held yesterday afternoon
from the Arlington Hotel The Rev
william A. Bradley, former pastor 81
Tie Kew York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. officiated. The body wlll be
tilSen to Chicago for interment
Mrs Whittemore IS survived by her
husband. w. G. Whittemore- She was
a descendant OF the Adams ana stan
disb families both we'll known I'm New
England history. She was we'll
known charity worker, and was on2
OF the most prominent members OF the
D A r.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30

power that again called for legislative
interpOsiti0n."
Resolutions condemning Wiley were
adopted and the following cablegram
was sent out:
Roosevelt. Washington, u. G.: Catho-
lies in meeting protest as outra Eeous
Wilhey's official dcnunciation."
Practically all the representative
Catholics in Shanghai signed the petit
ton.
Judge Whitley. who Is a guest at the
FairmOnt Hotel was asked abCdt the
charges that he assailed the Catholic
church and that he Disseminated
against those OF that faith, declal ed tho
charges unfounded.
I suppose that the idea originated
from the fact that out of seven lawyers
court. five were Catholics, which 1 after
ward learned" he said.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
OLD ENGLISH CAROLS SUNG
AT ST. PRUL'S CHURCH

Old English carols were sung last
night by the parish sanctuary choir
Of St Paul's Church. Fifteenth and Y
streets northwest this being a revival
Of the old custom OF singing the carols
at least once every year With incense
filling the air. such carols as The
First NOer' and Cradle Song of the
Virgin were sung. A large congrega-
ton heard the singing. which was un-
usually beautiful
The Washington times., 1907-12-30

Put Your Money to Work
in the new banking house Of Union Trust
Co, 18th and II sts- NV, where II VIII
earn interest for you Deposits SUBJECT
to check. Government control.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30

Best Coal at Low Prices. r. J. & d. c.
Grace. 4th & T ne. Phone Lincoln 2Ss.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
GOVERNMENT NEWSPAPER
TO Be URGED BY HOBSON

A weekly paper prinred by the Gov
ernment, edited by the Government. and
giving news Of all the Government busi-
ness and departments. is what Repre-
sentative Richmond 2. Hobson has pro-
vided for in a bill which he VIII intro
duce IN the House after the Christmas
holidays.
He calls It "The Official Journal" and
designs it TO carry consecutive accounts
Of the Government machine in Wash
ingron. Also. he wants IL 10 put before
the public the valuable results OF all
the investigations that have been car
ried on and are being carried on by the
Government departments in regard 70
farming, trade. and such kindred mat
ters.
For the journal. which IS 20 be issued
free. an appropriation OF $4,000 for RAPID
presses in the Government Printing Of
fee Is provided and an additional sum
Of sZ75 900 for paying the staR who shall
compile and get out the paper The
manner in which the material shall be
selected ans treated for the journal shall
be passed on by a joint committee OF
members from all three branches OF the
Government
Best Coal at Low Prices. r. J. & n. c.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
u. S. Judge at Shanghai
Condemned BY Catholics;
His RentOpaL Is Urged
Leusseur Whitley Said to
Have Offended Mem
berS of Church.
In San Francisco, En-
Route to Washington,
He Denies Charge.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 3o.-When
Judge Leusseur Whitley. who presides
over the United States court for China
at Shanghai. and who is now in this
city reaches Washington to pay his re-
spects 70 President Roosevelt. Secretary
Taft. and Congress. he viii find In the
hands OF the executive and legislative
branches Of the Government copies o.
a petition drawn up and signed BY n
great number of Catholics residing in
China.
The signers demand the removal of
Judge Whitley on the ground that he has
condemned the Pope and the Catholic
clergy as dishonest. All OF this. they
point out, is in a decision rendered from
the bench by Wiley. which makes his
attack a record Of the United States
courts and therefore. an Official docu-
ment to be distributed by the Govern
ment.
Catholics Offended.
The petition is based on the aIega-
tion that he "as Judge Of the Federal
court condemns the Pope and clergy OF
the Catholic church as dishonest, which
ofsends the sense Of respect and devo-
ton in which millions of Catholics hold
their religion. and that al OF this Is
done in a decision under the seal Of
the court and thereby becomes a part
Of the records Of the. United States, and
unless repudiated VIII appear to have
the sanction Of the Government"
1t Is peculiarly unfortunate for him TO
have placed the Government in sucn an
attitude against the Roman Catholic
church, and especially his sponsor, Mr.
r. sf-F A.. IL
TO regret II.
In his retention" says the petition,
Gin his present position, clothed with
absolute power. which ne directs through
prejudice in attacking the clergy Of the
Catholic church. whom he styles the
Popish clergy and through them our
holy father, the Pope of Rome COM
mits the Government 10 a policy un-
American and veXatiOus and burden
some in character"
The appointment OF a representative
American judge to supplant Wiley is
asked on the ground that such an ap-
OF A. p. A. and 'Know-nothingism'
which Mr. Wilheys public utterances
tend to implant in China.
Wilfey's Decision.
The decision on which the charges in
the petition are based is in part:
The Popish clergy took 10 them
selves. under the name Of the church
and the poor. the whole residue OF the
estate Of the deceOsed OF the twO-thirds
for the wife and children and were
divided. without paying even his debts
or other charges thereon. This led TO
the act Of Westminster II. directing the
ordinary to pay the intestate's debts so
far as his goods will extend But even
after this check TO the exorbitant power
Of the clergy, whereby the ordinary was
made liable 20 creditors, yet the residue.
after the payment of debts, still re-
mained in their hands TO be applied to
whatever purpose their conscience
should approve.
1T was the fragrant abuse Of this
The Washington times., 1907-12-30

Imported Conserved Fruits,
very dainty and delightful We
have the following kinds:
Cher fes, Apricots, japanese
Oranges. Figs, Lines. Pears. and
Pineapples-
Regularly zoe a pound; spe-
cial sc
enuine ChOColate-cOvered
Whipped Creams, regular soc
values, special tomorrow a lb- Zoe
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
STRICKEN AT CHURCH DOOR,
MRS. ANNIE HANLEY DIES

Mrs. Annie TIanley, Of 1914 Fifteenth
street northwest. was taken suddenly
81 while about to enter St Pauls
Church, Fifteenth and V streets north
west. to attend Vesper services. She
died a few moments later. after being
hurried to her home by friends.
Mrs. Hanley was the widow OF Joseph
Hanley. She was apparently in perfect
health when she left her home, shortly
before o'clock. Death was due TO
heart failure.
Swift & COmpany's sales of fresh beef
in Washington for the week ending Sat
urday, Dec. q. averaged TIC cts. per ID.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
NEW CONGRESSMAN HERE
TO TAKE UP HIS DUTIES

Bascomb Slemp, son and successor OF
the late Campbell Slemp, Representa-
tive ia Congress- from the Ninth Ntr-
sinia District is IN Washington
Mr.. Slemp has not yet been assigned
10 arv committees. This is a matter
that the Speaker viii take US as soon
as he has been sworn IN as q mem
her OF the House he was elected "a
fiji the vacancy caused BY the death OF
his father. His district IS the only Re
publican district in the State or Flr-
p-fuia
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17
NIGHTS OF UNREST.
No Sleep, No Rest, No Peace
for the from Kidney .- -
Trouble.

NOpeace for the kidney sufferer
Pain and distress from. morn to
night.
Get up with a lame back,
Twinges of backache bother you
all day,
Dull aching breaks your rest at
night.
Unrinary disorders adds to your
misery.
Getat the caue-cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills will work the
cure.
They're for the kidneys only
Have made great cures in Hop
kinsville.
VIM. C. Davis, cooper, of No. COB
North Main street, says: "A dull
bearing down pain across my kidneys
and through the small of my back
made it so painful for me to stoop or
lift anything that.I was unable to do
any work or to have any pleasure.
Whenever took cold it settled in
my back and at night bothered me
great deal while lying in bed.
Sharp twinges often kept me a.
wake for hours and in the morning
l arose feeling tired and devoid of all
energy and ambition. The condition
of the kidneys was especially annoy
ing and distressing at night. doc
tored and used many remedies until
l became discouraged, For instead
of getting better | seemed to grow
worse. Finally ] happened to read
an advertisement of Doan's Kidney
Pills, and as they were highly recon-
mended by people nearby, l could
not help but believe that they were
a good remedy. / got a box and af-
ter using them a few daYs l could
see a decided improvement. l kept
onIwith the treatment and the pains
in my back left me entirely and the
action of the kidneys was restored to
a normal and healthy condition"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Miburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan.s IS
and take no other.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17
chrIstmas Dinner Pointer.

GnFI6EWdS OinVCT TbtHASE@s
II is bad form to growl like dog
when you are gnawing on a turkey
AOne.
Avoid, II possible, coming to blows
over who shall have the wishbOne.
II you want to play a good joke on
the hostess, hit her in the ear with
a hot biscuit.
In case you discover pin feathers In
your piece of fowl, don't make your
self obnoxious by kicking; pick 'em
out and stick 'em on your coat.
We quote from Marion Harland:
'Tn case the turkey proves to be too
tough to cut with an ordinary carving
knife and fork, it is permissible to
siissect the fowl with a hammer and
cold chisel."
More than four "helpings' is not
considered bong swah in the best fam
lilies.
In case you hear a sort of scurTy-
ing sound do not he alarmed-it may
ne the turkey dressing.
Should the turkey show a disposi-
ton to slide off the platter, stand up
in your chair and put your foot on the
bird.
If you ask for liver and get the giz-
7ard, don't raise a rumpus; just slip
the gizzard in your pocket. Nothing
makes a neater pocket piece than
gizzard that has been properly. gizzed.
If the conversation lags, hit the per-
son sitting next to you in the neck
with piece of wet celery.
Be sure and get off the old moss
covered joke about the alliance of
Turkey and Greece. 1t is just as
funny to-day as it ever was.-Harlan
Babcock.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17

Pattern No. Excellent shap-
ing is given in the mems pAjamas
here shown, thus insurlng a comfort
able fit. The front may be either Ia
double or single breasted style, and
the pattern provides high standing
or rolling collar. The materials most
in use for such garments are outing
flannel, madras, silk and pongee. The
medium size will require six and one
eighth yards of 36inch material.
Sizes for 32, 36, 40, A and 4S inches
breast measure. The above pattern
will be mailed to any address on re-
ceipt of 15 cents.
This pattern will be sent to You on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupou:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17
Gentle Jane.

Gentle Jane whizzed through the town
Running many people down;
Still she gave her car but praise,
Said: 1T has such killing ways"
Carolyn Wells
Gentle Jane rushed down a hill;
At the bottom had a spill,
When she pulled herself together,
Jane exclaimed: IT'S falling weather.
Ralph A. Lyon.
Last week, Tuesday, gentle Jane
Met a passing railroad train:
Good afternoon" she sweetly said,
But the blamed train cut her dead.
Yale Record.
Scorching down the golden street
Jane strikes every soul she meets;
When she "honks" the spirits lump.
Thinking it is Gabriers trump
Cleveland Leader.
Man, your wits are all at sea,
Heavens not for such as she;
Jane went down below and got
Hers for scorching good and hot
Boston Transcript.
James a friendly sort of girl;
Every time she takes a whirl.
Makes no difference where she goes,
Runs across some one she knows.
Kalamazoo (Mich) Gazette.
Scorching Jane, alas is dead.
Hit an oak tree with her head!
Doctors found a nasty clot
Where poor Jane had struck a knot
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17
Sr.Ma4=e~s
Notice of Consolidation.

The firm of Hester & Thompson,
contractors and builders, comprised
of E. H. Hester and Jno. d. Thomp.
son, has this day been dissolved and
has consolidated its business with
the Hopkinsville Lumber Company
Incorporated, which corporation will
assume all liabilities and collect all
amounts due the late firm of Hester
& Thompson. We thank our pat
rons for past favors and hope to
receive a continuation of the same
with the new company.
r. H HESTER.
]. ID. THOMPSON
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17

Pattern No. 5709.- -Undergarments
united at the waist-line are growing in
favor, as they allow perfectly
smooth adjustment about the hips
The design here illustrated is of ex-
cellent shaping, the drawers are wide
and full and circular rufile cut with
ont seams affords a pretty finish for
the lower edge. Darts remove all full
ness from the front and over the hips,
gathers disposing of that IN the back
The corset cover lis of the simplest
construction; it is fitted by shoulder
and under-arm seams; the lower edge
gathered to a band of ribbon-run
beading to which the drawers are at
tached. Fine cambric was employed
in the making; daintily trimmed with
Valenciennes lace and insertion.
Nainsook, muslin, linen and cambria
are all adapted to the mode. For &C.
inch bust measure three and, three
eighths yards OF a61nch material will
be required. Sizes for 80, "a, SO, 3S,
40 and AZ inches bust measure.
This pattern will be sent to YOU on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17

II suffered habitually from consti.
patton. Doan's Regulets relieved
and strengthened the bowels, so that
they have been regular ever since"
"A. E. Davis, grocer, Sulphur
Springs, Texas.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17
French Professor Reslcna.

CASTOR Bolssier is giving up his
chair at the College dc France after
lecturing on Latin letters for more
than 40 years. He is brilliant writer
and intends to devote his timo to a
study of the Hellenization OF Rome.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17

Soethes itching skin. Heals cuts
or burns without scar. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, any itching.
Doan's Ointment. Your druggist
sells it.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17
old Enalish Home for Sale,

The ancestral home Of Col Scam
nell, aid-de-camp TO Gen. Washington
il the war of independence, known as
Lea Holt. and located at Wa.nlinster,
England. is for sale. IL WAS built in
the reign of Edward vi.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1907-01-17

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil Stops the
pain and heals the wound. All drug
gists sell it.