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The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
The Billboard Nuisance.

From the Springfield Union
The protest against the billboard nui-
canoe is in no sense a crusade against the
advertising business Happily. an in
creasingiy large number Of advertisers
have abandoned this means of advertis-
ing because they deem il Improbable.
While others have refrained from the
same custom because their sense Of pub
hc sririt and decency condemns il. Most
OF US like To know about the latest break
tast iood or the newest brand OF SOUP
but 1t Is conceivable that mans appe-
tite ior either may fail him Il ne is
forced 10 read about il twice. thrice or
perhaps a hundred times a day. when he
prefers to direct his mind on some other
subject
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
LOCAL FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Yesterday being the anniversary Of the
birth Of George Washington. and a legal
holiday in the District OF Columbia. tne
Washington Stock Exchange did not
meet, The stock exchanges. cotton. and
grain bodies throughout the country also
observed the holiday.
At directors meeting Of the CONNER
cial National Rank George w. White.
cashier. was elected vice president. 10
bll the vacancy caused by the resignation
of r. = Chester. who viii become idenri-
fed with the Oliver Manufacturing Com
pany, OF Nashville. Tenn. G. o. Watson.
cashier OF the Union savings Bank, was
elected cashier Of the Commercial Bank,
vice George W. White. promoted.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
Breakfast Food Fact.
From the Hartford Courant.

fron the Hartford COyuant.
DR.. William Frear, OF Pennsylvania. re-
ports that eigthy-two samples Of differ
ent brands Of breakfast foods examined
by him chemically and microscoplcally
were found free from poisonous or other
noxious adulterants. Many Of the sam
pies were wormy; hardly any made good
the extravagant brags OF the advertise
ments. The representations concerning
the chemical composition and nutrative
value of the preparations were often
very highly misleading. and sometimes
utterly reckless. The cost of these foods
is low, II they are regarded as confec-
tons 70 please the taste. but very high
If they be treated as substitutes for the
ordinary domestic cereal products"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
Appetite. Of woodmen

From the Kennebcc Journal
Here are some figures for lumber
camp up in Greenwood which give an
idea as 10 the appetite of husky woods
men. There are 55 men in this crew. and
the cook reports that he makes each
day. 300 large biscuits. 80 doughnuts, 3s
pes, ba-es six Quarts Of dry beans. with
potatoes. vegetables. &c. in proportion.
large beef creature Is eaten every
five days There is something TO be ex-
planned IN that item OF 36 pies daily Tor
50 men, Probably the boss gets the extra
one.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
AFTER CAPITAL IN PARIS.
American Financiers seek Money
for Railroads In United states.

Paris. Feb. 92.-It is understood in fnan-
cial circles here that delegations OF
American financiers are now in Paris.
London, and Berlin Cor the purpose Of
raising capital for the imperative needs
or American railroads.
Emil Baruch. who. with three others
compOses the Paris committee. is meet
Ing with considerable encoura cement and
viii probably attain some degree OF. sue
cess The plan includes the creation OF
two independent committees. one in New
York and the other in Paris. 10 safeguard
investors interests. Paris capitalists de-
sire that the American board shall be
endowed. II possible. with some semblance
OF semi-official authority.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
COTTON DUCK HAS PLANS.
Consolidation OF Manufacturer VIII
Rearrange Wage scale.

Baltimore. Md, Feb 22-David II. Car
roll. vice president OF the Consolidated
Cotton Duck Company. said to-day that
a readjustment Of the wages OF employees
IS now under consideration. and viii be
put into effect soon.
Several Of the mills arc new being
operated on short time, and reduction in
expenses Is imperative. and rather lHan
resort to discharge OF employees. IL has
been decided 10 reduce the wages.
The annual report OF the consolidated
shows an increase in the wage account
OF nearly S400.Oo0 within two years.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKET.

CATTLE Extra. per eEt-. 475a500: butcher. a2sa
SO: common. L50a200
HoGS-Per est, gross L25a45o; ordinary, SSoa
SIS
SHEEP-Cliprcd. Aeoa4 80, common. 80
LAMBS-Spring choice. Ta7is; medium. 55ss7
CALNES-Prine. per h.. sass; medium, Tssas:
atss. Sat
COWS-Pnme fresh. each. s0ooaJooo: common
2oooa5o.00: old and dry. seealnoe,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Chicago Feb. 22.-CATTLE- Receipts. l. 800 lead
estimated for MONDAY. = 900 bead Market steady.
HOGS-Receipts 800, head. estimated FOR Mon
day $500 head. Market l5a2Dc lower. lEh. Aoa.
AZ7't: rougis. 4o5a&l5; mixed E06ai5o; heavy. al
a45c: pig. 361aAl0.
SHEEP Receipts. 20oo head: estimated for Mon
day. 25.0e head. Market steady
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
THE STOCK MARKET
All American Financial Exchanges
Closed on Holiday.

American stock exchanges and
money markets were closed for
George WashingtOn's Birthday.
There were no quotations.
The holiday ends n week show
ing Improvement.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
PRICE CHANGES FOR THE YEAR.

Following IS a comparison Of the prices
Of the principal bonds and stocks listed
on the Washington Stock Exchange yes
terday and one year ago. based upon the
bid prices and last recorded sales.
Gas RONng
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Prom the Duluth Ncws-Tribuns
Any young man who enters leap year
bachelor and unattached takes his own
chances. X is no longer his 10 pick and
choose, but to be picked and chosen.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
TWENTY YEARS DUEL
COmbatants Fought When
ever They Came Together.
WAR ENDED BY STRATEGY
Dupont Draws FOurnier's Fire, and
Then Refuses 20 XIII Him, but
Promises 10 shoot Him Down
Whenever He Finds II Necessary.
Then Dupont Gets Married.

From Chambers Journal
The medieval custom OF settling quar-
Tels by personal combat dies hard on the
4 Continent and few things contribute more
Ito the mirth Of the nations than the jests
and caricatures Inspired by the duelIng
exploits of our Gallo neighbors.
The development among the French Of
that sense Of humor which is our partic-
ular pride, and, consequently. the fuller
recognition OF the farcicaI nature OF such
settlement. possibly account for the dis
appearance of the thirst for gore" OF
that determination to fight to finish,
which formerly characterized the French
duel
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

At last Gen. Duponts sword, after
piercing Gen. Fournler's shoulder. struck
the wall.
Sapristi!' shouted Fournier
You didn't expect that?"
''On the contrary. directly l left my
sard knew was caught But It's
You who don't expect what is going "a
happen"
During the little dialogue dupont kept
J.. Fournier pinned 20 the wall. as a natural
ist would a butterfly.
Well what viii happen,
The moment you stir 1 shall give you
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or TIE
American National Bank

Al Washington in ;he District cf Columbia, a. tie
close Of business February 4. lSs.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-01-29

Ncar Harvey on Che y n s..
81 as thc passenger tram no.
coming from Bristol to this
place tuesday night the first
class passenger coach caught
On fire and burned up The ire
81 supposed 90 have started lu
the supply box and had gained
considerable Roadway before 10
was discovered ln less than
five minutes after the fire was
discovered the whole inside of
the car was IA flames The
othcr coaches was at once de
tachcd from the Burning car.
and as soon as the car burned
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-01-29
s NORTHERN PAPER on SOUTHERN
PROSPECTS.

Active RAILROAD construction
is going on ina Virginia and "a
degree of mystery attends &c..
That the best of material les bee
ing uscd in thc work. and that
there appear, Oh be- no lack of
financial backing, is apparently
the extent of public informa-
uon
Hundreds OF thousands of
acres of the finest grazing and
farming lands in the world are
there awaiting the skill and in-
dustry of cattle men and farm
ers. There is already "a conspic-
uous movement la that direc-
non. These lands can Do
bought for ten dollars au acr,
or less
Quite "a contrast with the tw,
! or three hundred dollars an
lacre out in the Western corr
belt.
! When we consider the know
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-01-29

up the trucks were sidetracked
aud the train coupled mp again
and il came on 20 the Gap about
two hours late. No one was
hurt. The loss of the Railroad
Company is about $4,000.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-01-29

Chattanooga boasts a railroad
that hasn't kill anybody in
forty seven years. IL Is to be
hoped that 10 will never take 1t
into It's head 10 make up for
lost time.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-01-29

The banks are getting easy
and happy once more and are
kept busy retiring their clear
ing house certificates. Cash Ms
becoming PLENTIFUL once more,
they say.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-01-29

With whiskey barred even
from the United States mails in
Georgia, there is nothing left
but the proprietary medicines
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-01-29

Jack Frost is che name Of
the new temperance drink that
has been introduced I'm Georgia.
f. can hardly D. expected 60
give much comfort 60 the peo-
ole who feel the ncei of some
thing hot.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Normal items.

Misses Louise and Rosanna
Davis, spent Christmas with
heir father and brothers in
Chicago.
Berry Walker has position as
janitor at the court house in
Bloomington
Mr.. Whitfield of Indian Terri
tory visited his wife and babe,
during Christmas.
Miss Marion May ben is visiting
her mother.
G. r. jackson visited ia Nor.
NAL. this week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Club Notes

The Woman's Club will be- enter.
tained by Mrs S. @. Manuel on Mon
day afternoon, Jan. 6. 1908, at the
hour of 2:30 p. M. A very neat pro.
gram will be rendered, on This date.
As it is the Presidents Day each
member we trust will be present.
Especially Chairmans of each Section
as we desire their reports of work
done during the month We wish to
thank Messrs. Brown & Osby. Mr.
Jno Farmer, Sr, and Mr.. r. Ford
for the use of their teams in helping
our ladies to get out the Xmas sacks
for Lincoln Colored Home Any one
having a sack will please send it to
the Home by the 9th of the month,
il not called for before then.
Mrs, j. c. McClain, Pres. of Club.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Entertained

In honor of their niece, Miss
Pearl Gibson of Evansville Ind. Mr.,
aud Mrs. L. f. Obsorn, Of l412 S. Is
entertained few friends, Friday
evening at their home. Music and
games were he feature of the even
ing after which refreshments were SER
we'd. Those present were; Messrs.
Blummer Webster, Chester Smith,
Richard Howard Eugene Martin,
John Smith, Geo. Martin, John Per-
kins, Jeas Rice. Arthur Offet. John
Cole, Jas. Grady. Rector Hubbard,
Thos Hubbard, Ollie Smith, Robt.
Igram, L. f. Osbourn' Girls, lola,
Osby Ivora Smith, Leota Singleton.
Myrtle Osby, Birdie Sharp. Pearl Glib
son. Lulu Tucker, Mrs. Della Grady
Anna Robinson. Lefty Terry.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
The Elks Ball.

The Charles Young Lodge No.
103, | B. P. O E., gave their
third annual b I'll at Arlon hall
last Monday night, December 80
1t Was success from every view
point and mar ed an epoch IN
the history of the order thai time
will not efface
The hall was crowded and the
dances up to date and were exc
cuLed with precseness that
brought forth praise from all.
The grand III ,rch was led by
Prof. Morton and Miss Louise
Wilson and many intricate figures
perfG rmed.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Rav. Mcclellan
Of Murphy

Last SUNDAY al St. Paul A. M.
e church. Rev. Mcclellan of
Murphy sboro, Illinois, preached
an able sermon. He is quite
scholarly and handled his sub
ject and the discourse through :
out in masterIy m inner; choos-
ing his text from J IN 81 chap
ter, 10th verse: God so loved
the world that H gave HIS only
beg ltten Son thai whosoever be
lieveth in II m should not perish
but nave everlasting life" Dur
Ing his discpurs4 NJ showed that
there S d differeuce in believing
that there was aud is, Christ.
He appeared to be man of the
present need in the pulpit. able
To deliver sermon without SO
much tautoIogy and veroosity.
bat with good efficacious truths.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Serves Excellent
Dinner.


Brown & Meals Cafe on New
Years day served a most excel
lent dinner to their many custo-
mers. The menu was a rare one
In doing things on the first day
of the year, so you will do the
whole year, how many of you
went and put dollar in the
bank? A poor superstition that
does not work both ways.
Miss Fannie English, johann
English; Miss Matte FAINT, Thos.
Bonapart, Chas. FAINT left Sum-
day night Dec, % for Auxvasse
Mo to spend Xmas.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Dr.. James z. Henderson.
OprlnSIlelo, ia.

Graduate OF Northwestern
Medical. (Ieading the class 1873
North tern Medical. Cook Co.
Illinois. meaus good deal. Bu
that is not what has made him
distinguished; it is sterling quail
lies and clean reputation; bu>i-
ness.like manner of up-right de
porlment, both in public ano
private life. He has now d good
practice among people of both
races-yes, he is a credit to the
profession. the city aud the col
ored race.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04

Mrs Eva Monroe left for Iowa on
Wednesday having been called there
on account of the serious illness of a
friend.
The services N Y Eve at u. BIC.
was largely attended, at the close of
the year an offering of more than IS
was lifted, May the Lord bless these
cheerful workers.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Bloomington News.

DR.. Ganaway and mother o
Decatur, spent New Years da.
with Mrs. King.
Frank Harber IS visiting hi
wife and children.
Davie Moore is seriously i'll a
his home.
Mesdames F., Rush and VIM
Caldwell entertai ned party o
friends at the home of the latter
Thursday evening.
Miss Eva Graves spent a few
days with Miss Bell Calhoun las
week.
Miss Minnie Dalton entertain
ed party of friends with a birtl
day party, Tuesday.
Miss Wilson is entertaining
Miss Crowder.
Miss Emma Sparks visited
few days in Pontiac.
Albert Hoagland and Harry
Lewis spent Christmas in Spring
field, the guests of Misses Ada
Hinton and Cora Hubbard.
The Stearles band made its
first appearance in public Tues
day, at the A. M. E. church
They rendered three short selec.
tions which were we'll received
The members Of the Thlrd
Christian church ate their New
Year S dinner in the basement O.
their church. A bountiful repas
was partaken of everybody en-
ioyed themselves to their heart's
content.
If you have any news for the
Forum please telephone 86O-L as
the agent does not have the time
now to get around for items.
Rev. Brown of the Union Bap
tist church was so unfortunate as
to lose his little daughter, Alba
nea. last week. The deceased
was only i'll a very few days thus
making the shock more severe.
Mrs. Casey Of Chicago, is Wis
iting relatives.
Jack Hawkins and Walter Fore
are out of the city.
Harry Price visited in Gibsor
few days.
The Christmas program at the
Third Christian chnIch was the
best of the season. The pieces
were appropriate and the music
catchy. Everybody went away
saying it was the best they evel
heard.
Fred Chester has returned tt
the city from Philadelphia, Pa.
Miss Mayme Withers spen
three days in Peoria, last week.
The board meeting of the &c
Christian church met Wednesday
evening and the following officers
were elected: William Dalton
secretary; r. Calhoun, treasurer
J. Robinson, financial manager
r. Mayes. house manager.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
Notice

All persons belonging to the Lin
coin Colored Home Club and Assoc
iation will please take notice and at
tend the annual meeting on Tuesday
Jan I 1908. at the hour of 2. M .
Business of Importance to re trans
acted. BY order Of the Board.
j. Z. Mccain, Sec'y of L. G. Fl. Bd.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
u. B. Church Notes.

The Following Officers OF, Union B.
were elected on Sunday Dec. 90; Supt
Miss Rosa Bellamy Treas Miss Stella
Maxwell Secty. Mrs. Annie Carey
Asst. Sect'y. Miss Stella Butler Re-
cordng Sect'y. Mr.. W. o. Fletcher
Organst Miss Amelia McKinny Asst
Organst Miss Willeta Watson.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04
ar To ALL and Prosperity Is Our Sincere Wish 1908
Matrimonial.

Madison Wednesday
evening, January l. 1908, Mr..
Samuel r. Mad son of Taylor
vile, aud Mss Grace Holman of
2228 E. Kansas street, were mar
rl4d at z p. m. A reception was
h I'D at the home of the brides
p srents after which they left for
r4ylorv lie where they will reside
Rueben Waters son of Mrs,
Josie Puckett, and Miss Butler.
we're quietly married on New
Years Eve at the residence Of
her parents. The marriage was
quite surprize to their many
friends.
Miss Francis Porter promin.
Ell young society lady of Spring
ield was quietly married on K
mas day 10 DR.. Rowen of Dan
lille, Ill. Her many friends
Wish her mucn joy, on her mat
imonial voyage.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04

Whose most efficient and careful
legal renditions meet the apprOvatiOn
of the most sanguine and scrupulous
of our citizens. He has the Brinker-
hoff extention ordinance now and will
pass validity and legally.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-01-04

Miss Noami Donaldson spent
Xmas in Lincoln. the guest of
Mis-, Elva Rudo phi She reports
a fine time.
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
Singled out Of Thousands.

Miss Lundstrom's portrait was Sc
iected from among thousands entered
in the contest conducted by the period
Zeal. Idun OF Stockholm. These por-
traits represented young women from
every part OF Sweden. They were en-
tered by friends aud by photograph
ers who had been commissioned by
Idun to seek out beauty and photo
graph IT,
The mountains and valleys of syea's
land were carefully searched for
months to get the best OF their fem
mime beauty into the contest. Tho re-
Fult was a mountainous heap of por-
traits that tagsered the Jury. Andars
ZoTn. the painter; John Bjork, the
sculptor, ana Daniel Fallstrom. the
poet. have acted as judges in many
art and literary competitions in sweden
but. never had they undertaken my
tiing in which they felt a graver re-
sponsibiHty dian in this selection Of
o young woman to represent Sweden in
a worlds beauty contest.
The Washington times., 1908-03-01

the use OF members OF the Connaught
Club. for which s. to s. viii be
charged. At the disposal OF the men,
bers Of the Connaught Club. and,
by the way, Cor the members OF the
Hope Club as well, a magnificent
concert hall has been provided Il
is fitted with a large organ and cleo
trio photograph. a modern electro
phone connecting with All the
theaters OF London. and an electric
cinematograph.
Now while all these schemes are
expected to pay for themselves. Lady
Hope has not deposited all her eggs
In one basket so 10 speak. She mas
made provisions against a possible
deficit. The ground floor OF Con
naught House has been built into
row OF eight shops along the front.
Six OF these win De let 70 various
tradesDeople. but Lady Hope. wh0
is nothing II not versatile. has re-
served 20 her own use two OF the
choicest One she now runs as a
bonnet shop. under the name OF
"Estelle." and therein may be pur-
chased stu another evidence Of my
lady's extremely active mind-the
Hone Bandeau
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
Etiquette Required
Attending TheaterS

Should the woman precede the man
down the aisle to the seats in the the
alter or church. or should the man
precede the woman? Have YOU ever
considered the question? You probably
have, but unless you looked I'D the au-
thority. you probably having been do
ing the very thing that was wrong
In the belief that It was right. THAT
would be the natural error Of those who
teach themselves by observation, he
cause four out OF I'VE couples are guilty
OF this little fault in etiquette
note IN the information column OF
the Star was the subject OF a discus
sion OF a group OF young folk IN the
foyer Of the Willis Wood Theater. It
had called attention 70 the fact that
the woman should follow the usher
and man trail the two
Lets see what they do here" said
one Of the party. This is what they
saw:
First would come the usher and then
the man. unconscious Of the breach ne
was committing, and hnally-abouS ten
feet behind her escort-the woman. Men.
in all the dignity OF evening clothes.
were as frequent offenders as their
less particular brothers. who wore just
clothes.
The mistake IS natural. though. isn't
#? It Is the man who hands the usher
the seat coupons and to allow the wom-
an to crowd by him before the walk
down the aisle begins, is a bit awkward.
But in leaving your seats. II you are
the man, be sure you precede the wom-
an.-Kansas City star.
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
An Under One Roof.

The rooms OF the hotel are TO be
occupied only by the members OF the
two clubs that have been formed by
this energetic woman OF title. First.
and perhaps closest TO her heart, f.
the Hope Club. which IS a develop
ment OF a scheme that has long been
one Of Lady Hopes pet ideas 1t is a
club for men-servants which, under
the auspices OF her ladyship. started
a number of years ago IN a house in
upper Berkeley street. and which
grew so rapidly IN membership that
Il was soon found necessary TO take
three other houses. The membership
Jdmpad from a bakers dozen 20 up
ward OF 500 in less than a year.
This club has been moved bodily
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
New COnnaught CIub.

So much for the Hope Club. It has
near and more pretentious neigh
Dor. II is called the Connaught Club.
and it's birth dates back but 20 the
opening Of Connaught House. a mat
ter OF a few days only. Yet already
applications are pouring in 50 fast
that there threatens TO be a con-
gestiCu or business IN the secretary's
office The new organization Is in
tended by Lady Hope 10 suPr-i.y a big
void IN the life OF bank clerks and
young men In general iii business In
London and without homes The
membership fee is the came as in the
case OF the Hope Club. but as a mat
ter Of fact, the accommodations are
mucl superior The added income
10 pay for this extra luxury Lady
Hope expects VIII be forthcoming
from the slightly higher charge for
sleeping accommodations and the
very much larger membership OF the
club. One hundred and twenty sleep
ing rooms have been set apart for
The Washington times., 1908-03-01
Hon Of Lady Hope.

II believe that the work I am do
ing. both through the Hope Club and
the connaught Club. is one that has
long wanted doing" Lady Hope said
in speaking OF her schemes. There
are thousands OF Young men in Lon
don whose homes are far away IN
the country. and who IN living about
the city are subjected 70 countless
temptations. Ny clubs win provide
temporary homes for them. viii keep
them out OF the streets at night,
and out OF the public houses. They
are poor boys clubs without the OBJ
Jectionable features OF the ordinary
organizations Of that description"
Lady Hope inherits her interest IN
practical philanthropy, for she is the
daughter OF Gen. Sir Arthur Cotton
K c. s L. who devised system OF
Irrigation By means Of canals in
Southern india, which, in seasons OF
drought. kept famine at bay. She
has married twice. her first husband
being Admiral Sir James Hope. X.
c B., and her second Thomas An
thOny Denny, whose identity has
been completely lost sight Of In that
Of his brilliant wife. But ne does not
MIND a Dit occupying a back seat IN
pubic estimation. and Is one of the
WarmesI supporters OF her nhfizn-
thropic schemes.