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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-11

The lows Experiment Station re-
Gently marketed some lambs that had
been fed to determine the value of diff
ferent rafion& Lot one was fed man
gels, lot two sugar beets, LOT three corn
silags and lot four grain and alfalfa
There was no material difference In
the condition OF the lambs In lots one
and four az the finish While the lot
given corn silage was In better shape
than the one given sugar beetss 1t was
not as good as lots one and four 1t is
fhs claim of English shepherds that
succulenf feeds are necessary in secur-
ing good finish on lambs, but the
above experiment Indicated that while
the lambs fed such feeds made better
gains than others. there was not
enough difference 10 warrant the buy
ing OF such feeds
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-11

rns frst woman to BE- ordained O.
clergyman In the United States Rev
Anssanstte l. Brown Blackwell. bow
% PEARS old. Ia about TO resume active
work IN this Unitarian church. She
gave the site. and with the aid Of 30
adhsrsnts is having bullf the nrst UNI
tartan church In Union county. New
Jersey. near her home. In Eilzab~sh
Every fourth Sunday she VIII scrupy
tha pulpit
ABOUT 90 years ago Rev. Mrs- Black
wen preached her fret sermon az Hen
gsssta. ". Y. She was one Of the nrs6
womaen in the United States 10 Feeetve'
a college degrees. In 1858 she was or
dalned a Congregational minister az
seuth Butler. n r.. aecepting the pas
for@te OF q church there she 10 -
acted woman suffragtst.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-06-11

With the aid of an improved fruit
gatherer designed by an Indiana man.
the most delicate OF small fruits, such
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
FACTS ABOUT CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING.

sgredu the the
Connso and of l. contra
TIL foundation idunder by COS o
o ne 9 st
2o
Building dimensions being by feet and FIVE stories high with base
tans1 basement has 5000 yards o
of the building 100000 brick used made Buswn Nd
md stone and
nnbeh efnmrf from Hm Me, and the latter Dover N
TIL interior marbles costs ere manu- by e
Rdgel Marble Company
eel was furnished by i'm and Isl
furnished and lwdon by w o this Of
dmt by of
The the bull done New firm fo
the Of
TIL arra entG n caUed EnedC
of III city a oSt of p
herooWa ali a aNewY firm a cos of $4,000
elevators are the work o a New and COS
and dyramos in the ouat calling fo
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

plumbing. electrical work. installation
OF elevators. carving Of marble and
statues. and other features Of the con-
struction We're done by subcontractors.
In constructing the building Mr.. Par
sons installed a plant for handling ma
terial that cost $4,000.
Dimensions of Building.
The building occupies a space 200 by
go feet, and Is FIVE stories high, with
basement and sub-basement. In the
latter are the electrical and heating plants.
In the basement story are the offices Of
the collector of taxes. in the south front,
with entrances from the street.
The disbursing officer has his quarters
in the east front Of the basement. The
water Office will occupy the northeast
corner and a portion Of the north front
OF the basement. The permit clerk has
an Office at the southeast corner. Six
elevators connect the basement with the
upper stories.
The police department has been allotted
five rooms in the basement and the fire
department like number. Three interior
rooms in the basement have been assigned
20 the Board of Charities
On the first floor are three additional
offices for the assessors department The
excise board has five rooms in the north
west corner The building department oc-
cupies the east half OF the front OF the
first floor and practically the entire cast
front. The auditors department has a
suite Of rooms extending across the south
front The plumbing inspector has three
large rooms facing on the court.
Plan of second Floor.
On the second floor the police depart
ment Will occupy the entire Pennsylvania
avenue front and all but one room on the
east front. The health department is as
signed the entire south front Of this floor
and the inspector Of gas and meters has
! five rooms - the west front Three
rooms on the court are assigned to the
| sealer Of weights and measures. two L
/ the coroner. and two 20 the health de-
partment, with connections from below
| on the third floor the northern frontal e
/ Is arranged 70 accommodate the superin
Continued on Page 2, Column 2.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

With patriotic feTvor, amid the tradi-
tional noise and excitement OF Independ-
ence Day, to the accompaniment Of float
ing flags and exploding fireworks. Wash
ington has dedicated its new Municipal
Building. After more than 100 years OF
beating from pillar to post, the District
government now enters a permanent
home. 1t has escaped the exactions OF the
landlord and stopped paying rent.
The new Municipal Building is a gem
among the splendid department structures
Of the Capital. and In il Washington has
new peg on which 10 hang high its
pride in local aggrandizement The build
ing Is more than city hall IN which TO
shelter the executive departments Of tie
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

DR.. William Tindall. secretary Of the
District Commissioners. has told the story
OF the perigrinations Of the city govern
century in a paper which was given 20 the
Columbia Historical Society, from which
the following IS taken:
THE homes Of the municipal govern
ment Of the National Capital have been OF
a somewhat peripatetic nature. and the
whole family has never yet been housed
under the same roof.
The first mayor, Robert Brent, appears
10 have resided up 10 1907 on the north
Continued on Page =, Column 3.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

coming from the Blue Hin granite quar-
ries OF Maine and the marble from the
South Dover quarries, in the Empire
State. The Parsons contract. therefore
called for the construction OF the building
with these accessories furnished.
The first brick In the building was laid
by Mr.. Parsons on August 9, 1905. and the
first stone in the outer wall was set by
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

Mr.. Parsonus August 20 Of the same year.
The contractor takes great pride in the
fact that though the building IS a large
one. constructed OF steel and stone. no
serious accident occurred during the
progress Of ithe work. no one was hurt.
and not a life was lost The stone and
brick work Of the building was done by
day labor. Setting OF interior marbles,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

July %, 1905, and the actual work OF con-
structiOn began about n month later.
The foundations of the building were
laid by separate contract with a b.
Stannard. at a cost Of 10000. The gov
ernment also bought the site for $550.0O0.
The building commission also elected 10
furnish the facing stone for the exterior
walls. the granite Of the lower stories
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
CITY RENTED HOME
FOR MANY DECADES
Story of WanderingS Told by
DR.. William Tindall.
ONCE OWNED CITY HALL
Cost Of Building Too Great and
It Was Abandoned.

Acquired Site for Per-
manent Offices in 1873 and Con-
gress Appropriated $4,000 for
BuiIding-MOney Used for other
Purposes by Board of Public Works
and Security Later InvaIidated.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

municipality and store the records Of
routine work. It is architecturally "a
thing OF beauty and a Joy forever"
Talked Of Eight Years Ago.
This new structure has been about eight
years In coming 10 realization. II was
back in 1900 that the question Of erecting
a permanent home for the local govern
ment began 10 take practical shape. In
the report Of the Commissioners to Con-
gress that year the recommendation was
repeated and emphasized that IL was poor
public policy TO pay about $4,000 annu-
ally IN rentals for buildings In which 70
carry on business Of the municipality.
Moreover, il was shown that the best
buildings available for the purpose afford
ed no protection worthy the name for the
invaluable records Of the city government.
and the project for new and adequate
municipal building took shape I'm a man
ncr such that it became necessary for
Congress 10 heed the request OF the cit-
zeus.
The first legislation on the subject was
in 1902. when money was appropriated for
a site for the building. Subsequent APP
propriations permitted the work TO go on.
The plans Tor the structure We're prepared
In the latter part Of tho year 1902 and
the award made during that winter
Foundations Are Laid.
The site was cleared in the fall OF 1902,
and the foundations completed in the
spring OF the following year. Owing TO
delays incident 20 the preliminary work
of construction. actual work upon the
building was not started until midsummer,
1905 the contract in the meantime having
been awarded to James L. Parsons, Of
Washington, a contractor whose name Is
associated with some Of the best con-
stTuction of the National Capital
The construction was also delayed some
what by the delivery of stone and other
material, and the time OF the contract.
which originally provided for the COM
pletiOn of the building on November 1,
1907 was extended one year-to Novem-
Der l. 1893 The building however is fin
shed and occupied four months ahead Of
the contract time.
The contract for the building was signed
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
CITY GOVERNMENT
HAS A NEW HOME
Gem Among Department
Structures Of Washington.
PEOPLE PROUD OF IT
Eight Years Pass While Project
Comes to Realization.
PEOPLE PROUD OF IT

How Legislation Met Public Need.
Admirably Planned for Purpose in
View-HOw Offices Are Distributed.
Marble Monument that Begins
Park COmmissiOn's scheme.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

Continued on Page 2, Column 2.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

Continued on Page =, Column 3.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-22
J. T. PALMER
AustiouC,r.

i~ iI. many costly .Nacuans of th,
national and state Governments. HHl
rho imperative demands of tho bu-i-
ness public for q moro prompt ana
higher standard ~ s,rlIca. have
SIS. II.I 900. expense. I- Goo reduce the
mar-In of profit tn 90 figure That IS
NOT Ji.Iuat. to meet tho financial
requirements ct thr railroads
Recent legislation reducing passen-
e.r ratio. is PARTS blamed Tor q rcduc-
finn in passenger earnings
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-22
PlPE-CLEANING.

and repairing is one or our specialties
Making elbows and joints is another.
We are expert Plumbers In all
branches and are noted for doing
good work thoroughly. in Il reasonable
Tins. for a reasonable price. We use
only the best materials and employ
only the most reliable help. We
should be pleased n you will favor us
with you. mex plumbing Job. You
wont regret II.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-22
FINANCE AND
COMMERCE
WIN street.

W" 800
operations TO IIi prices oi STOCK
which commenced in volume ycstcr-
d,,. were continued ~encrgeticaI, TO-
IN no stru-i,u -. a.,.oion-
Gay WV" ~ "'"7
mcnt as Il pasIs Tor the movement.
The number or sharcs transferred had
risen by noon 20 a lotal as large a7
the aggregate I"r the WhoIe "A yes
terday. me number oI dlHtt'ht IS
sues tradeu III was At IohS one ana M
Guided many issues oiteh lha'llI' i"I
long periods. me great cohReS'I"h III
activity Iof a lew IaNuIll' STOCKS con-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-22

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinino
Tablets. Druggists refund money
if IT fails TO cure. z. w GROVES
signature Is ON each box. 25c.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-22
81. Louis " nnI.

st. Louis, oct. 2l-Wool firm, mo
dunn grades eombing ma clothing. lG
" zoe: light fine 16m1G1 r.; heavy fine,
ii n 12c. tub washed. 2UW27c.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-22

Now OIT0lns. OCT. 2I-SU0f c0It0I
steady, middIing, l5-lG,.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-22
SANTA FIX TIME TABLE.
objective June II. 1OOs.)

From Tho East Arrive. Depart
Ne 1, Southern cal Express. 7:45 p $3.50 u
No. .. California Limited ....l2;20 y 1900 o
No. z, North Ia. CAL Fast Mait..1O.51 y 12:4G "A
80. O.. El T.. A. Mex. city Exp 1t.j0 p l2:2e a
From the West
NO. %. Chicago Fast Mail .... P.0nn s:25 a
$50. 4. chicago limited ...... 5.5Up G:@O u
$780, s. CHI a Kan. city EXP. G;4Op 7;2O y
Pecos valley Trains
$50 II, Amarillo. Roswell and
Carlsbad .. ,......, 7;O5
No. r.. From Carlsbad. Roswell
aud Amarillo .......1O:45
From the south
FN.. 90, Chi uDu. So x. q. EV. G.G0n 1900
$50 DO connects at tamy with branch train
fnr SANTA Zee and stops ut alt local points In
Sew MrkiCo. q. D.. PUEDY Agent
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24
Best Substitute Possible.

An emu was one Of the features Of
Daron's Court. the Irish residence of
The duke Of Abercorn. His grace was
much interested. and on leaving for
london one day. left instructions that
10 was to be informed of Its welfare.
Soon afterward the duke received a
sitter from the man left In charge Civ.
hg the important fact that the emr
lad laid an egg. And" continued tn,
writer, I'VE have placed the esg. f.
he absence Of your grace. under ~
H4gest goote in Baron's Court"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24

a much.needed rest, accepts the
honor conferred upon her with great
pleasure.
Miss Ella Pierson was the chair
man of a supper committee which
served very appetizing repast last
Thursday evening for the benefit oi
the Sunday School Of the A. NJ. E
church. She was ably assisted by the
Misses Lucie Smith, Lillian Jefferson
and Sallie Thistle, and by Mrs. Ian
dor and VIM. Ashford, Jr. The en-
tertainment did not receive the pat
ronage that it deserved, nevertheless
neat little sum was realized.
We have in our community many
who are musically inclined, and those
who are taking advantage of the op
portunity Of having their talents de
veloped. Mrs. ]. Z. Smith, who has
in her possession a very sweet voice
and is taking vocal instructions un
der the leading vocal instructor ir
our city. Miss Mae Smith, we pre-
dict, will be one of the most fascinat
ing singers that our race can boas
OF. Her voice is beautiful and hel
range is wonderful. She has entered
the Sacred Heart convent for train
ing.
The Cheyenne correspondents las
poetical "spasm" is as follows. a few
lines entitled,
whats De use."
Dey amt no use a arguin' when "
knows you in de wrong,
Dey amt no use fightin when yo,
knows yo' isn't strong.
Dey amt no use poutin' bout an
otllah pusson's whim.
Jes' min yo' own good business,
An come in off de linn.
Dey amt no use cryin' when yo
knows yo' isn't hut.
Dey amt no use botherin' bout an
othah pussOn's dit.
A lie ii nevah hut yo, It's de tru
dat hu'ts like sin,
So dom worry II Its jes a lie,
But, come in of de linn.
Dey amt no use livin' eff yo' not
| livin' right,
Dey amt no use meddlin' maxim
othah people fight,
IL fightin' yo' must have, JUS fight va
self, and fight wild vim.
Fight for de truf, fight for de right
An come in of de lin.
Dey amt no use in allus SEEM othal
folks faults,
Look at yO' own, dey is not hid 1,
othah folks vaults.
Be cha'hitable, be kin and yo owl
vine and fg-tree trim,
Be good yo' SET an you will win,
And, come in on de linn.
BY Mrs. E. +. Landor.
MRS. Z. F. LANDOR,
AIS w. 22nd St. CORRESPONDENT
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24

ing in the new year of the Search
light club. Despite the inclemency
of the weather, caused by the exces
sively high wind, the attendance wa:
very good indeed, only two of the reg
ular attendants being absent. Mrs
H. C. Jefferson, the new president
presided very gracefully and through
out the meeting enthusiasm reignet
supreme. After partaking of the ia
BILE hospitalities served by the hos
tess the club adjourned, agreeing tina
despite the winds that blew, an en-
joyable and profitable afternoon hat
been spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Smith were The
host and hostess few evenings agt
at one Of the most enjoyable socia
affairs that has been given for somt
time. The occasion was farewell
reception given in honor of Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. S. Goodall. Pleasant conver
sation and music whiled the earlier
hours of the evening away, aftel
which delicious refreshments wert
served. Among the guests presen
were: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Baker, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Ashford, Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Lucas, Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Ian
dor, Messrs. ]. C. and B. F. Gaskin
Rev. H. H. Jones, Mrs. Simon Smitl
and the Misses Mae Smith and Rutl
Robinson. Mr.. and Mrs. Goodall mad
many warm friends during the shor
time they were in our midst, and tn,
we'll wishes of those attending the re
Fception given in their honor as wei
as of those who were unable to b,
present, go VITA them In their ney
home.
Mrs. w. NJ. Ashford was the charm
ing hostess at the last meeting of tn
Searchlight club, which was held il
her home. The meeting was unusu
Tally interesting, the hostess who Il
also. chairman of the program com
mittee, introduced a new feature il
the responding to roll call with que
tations which she had selected an,
distributed and on which she pre-
posed that comments be made Man
Of the ladies proved themselves mes
eloquent as extemporaneous speakers
A delicious luncheon, dainty in it
appointments. was served and thoi
oughly enjoyed.
The month of February promises t
, be delightful one in a social way
Many entertainments are being plar
ned, among them special mentio
must be made Of the musicale to b
given by the A. NJ. E. church choil
| and the Leap Year party to be give
by the Searchlight club. The Stew
ardess are also making elaborat
preparations for an entertainment t
re given during that month.
Mrs. E. F. Landor is again the 81
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24
CHEYENNE, wYo., NEWS.

Clifford Pierce is reported quite ill,
he, too, is suffering with pneumonia.
Mrs. Sullivan Of Chicago. who is
visiting at the home Of her mother,
Mrs. M. Harrison, is quite i'll with
pneumonia. ~
The little ones of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Frank Gaskin, who are quarantined
on account of scarlet fever, are rap
idly recovering their usual good
health.
An unusually large crowd attended
divine services at the A. NJ. E.
church last Sabbath morning. Rev.
Jones preached a most eloquent SER
mon and the class meeting following
was very spiritual ss.s.sas,e
Mr. T. A. Edwards, one OF our pros
porous BARRIERS, has in his employ a
Mr.. Williams of Kansas, whom We
welcome into our community.
We regret the loss of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. 5. Goodall from our church and
our social circle. Mr.. and Mrs. Good
all are now pleasantly located in Ft.
Collins, Colo.
~
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Smith are con-
templating trip TO Denver and other
Colorado points in the near future.
Last Sunday evening Rev. Crutch-
field preached at the A. NJ. E. church
very powerful and inspiring ser
mon. Each member of the choir
seemed to be in unusually good voice
and the services throughout were en-
joyed by an unusually large and ap-
preciative audience l't Jt.ts-
Rev. H. H. Jones. the pastor of the
A. M. E. church, left this morning for
Boulder, where he has been called to
assist the pastor there in a revival.
During his absence the pulpit will be
filled by Rev. Crutchfield.
Did we announce that Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Mitchell are rejoicing over the
arrival of little girl baby who has
come to bless their home? Mrs. Nit
chell is the daughter OF Mr. Lucas,
one of our prosperous property own
ers.
We are pleased to announce that
we have a Christian Endeavor So
ciety, which has so long been needed
in our church and community at
large. The corps of omcers elected
are ones who are admirably suited to
the work and who will fill their differ
ent positions with credit. The presi-
dent of the society is Mrs. VIM M
Ashford; vice-president, Mrs. H. H
Jones; secretary, Miss Lillian Jeffer
son; recording secretary, Chas. W
Pierson; treasurer, Mrs. Simor
Smith; organist, Miss Eva B. Hop
k&na. chairman of IoOkout corn NIT
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24

Clifford Pierce is reported quite ILL.,
he, too, is suffering with pneumonia
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24

Mrs. Sullivan of Chicago. who is
visiting at the home of her mother,
Mrs. M. Harrison, is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24

The little ones of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Frank Gaskin, who are quarantined
on account of scarlet fever, are rap
idly recovering their usual good
health.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24

Mr.. T. A. Edwards, one OF our pros
porous BARRIERS, has in bis employ a
Mr.. Williams of Kansas, whom We
welcome into our community.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-24

We regret the loss of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. s. Goodall from our church and
our social circle. Mr.. and Mrs. Good
all are now pleasantly located in Ft.
Collins, Colo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-19
MOUNT TEMPLE LEAVES
the sHiPyAR0 FRIDAY
Bio Vessel Has Been Repaired at Cost
Of One Hundred and Forty
Thousand Dollars.

Having completed extensive repairs
at the local shipyard, the British
steam ship Mount Temple, Captain
Boothby. will steam from this port
Friday for Quebec. Canada. to resume
her regular trips between that port
and London. The vessel will leave
the ward Tuesday morning and drop
down the river to Chesapeake 4 ONO
coal dock No. ~ to load bunker coal.
The Mount Temple went aground
off the coast of Nova Scotia last De-
ccmber. After remaining on the rocks
for about four months. she was float
ed and towed to st. Johns, where tenn
porary repairs were made. Bids for
rppairing her were invited and the 10
ca, shipyard was awarded The contract
NJ about $4,000. The vessel was
towcd to this port by the S"aboard
Transportation COmpany's tug Covlng-
ton. arriving on May y. Many new
plates were put on the ships hull, her
engines were repaired, new tail shaft
installed. her boilers repaired and ne"
life ,uats provided In addition the
vessel was given thorough overhaul
ing. The vessel now looks like a
new ship.
The Noun, Temple is owned by the
Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-19
Is champicn Ghost Chaser.

Got any haunted hous.s in town
asked John Schu;t. sprightly old
man. as he stepped into the police
station last evening. He addressc'
his question TO PatroIman Essex. who
was on duty at the desk. IF You
havf.. would like 20 spcnd night
in Them" continued the old man.
Champion ghoet-chascr is tho ~
tic the Old man claims for himself.
In the conversation which folIowcf
with the Officer he said: 7 heard
thcr. was q haunted hoUs" over on
the Fast Side. AMI thought I'd vol
untccr TO stay there alt night. II every
ono clyc was afraid"
Mr. SchgIt wanted io enter into an
with thc city government IN
act as a ghost -chassCr." Tho old man
Is no; rcgar led as being abnormal IN
any respect. except that hc has, long
ts-pn interested in ghost s.-Sou' q
Rcnd Dispatch To indianapolis News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-19
TO CAPE CHARLES TOMORROW.
independents Geins After seaIps o.
Eastern Shore Boys.

Billy Maloney's Independents will
journey over to Cape Charles tomor
row to battle with the nine of that
town in the afternoon. Tho local.
defeated Cape Cahrle.; here two
weeks ago and a hard batfl" Is look
cd for when the mines CLASH for the
second time.
The team will make the trip on I
special steamer. which will leave the
Old Dominion wharf a, Hampton to
morrow morning al 1890 O'Clock. Il
is expected that about 10" fans will
accompany ;bc team across tho bay