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The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Roy Knabenshue proposes TO fly from
Denver to Omaha, over 800 miles If
he succeeds in such a performance his
tate viii be sealed. The aviators viii
be so prejudiced that they viii cease
speaking to him. Nobody who really
flies is entitled TO move in the exclusive
aviation circles.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

We view with iH-conceaIed suspicion
this serv about the sheath gown max
ing It's appearance at Punxsutawney.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Within a few days the watchmen OF
the District Building win appear in uni
forms consisting of navy blue jacket and
trousers heavily braided, on the order
of the undress uniform of the United
States army.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30
NO REFORM NEEDED
At ATLANTIC CITY
District Official, Sized Up as
"Rube, Trims Couple of
Fly Walters.

Atlantic City, that metropolis by the
sea, which recently has been subjected
70 unkind criticism because Of its al
legged wickednesss is the Mecca Of many
District officials. WheL they turn their
backs upon Washington to seek forget
fulness OF their daily duties. That there
Is need Of reform is the opinion of the
head Of one Of the departments, who
desires that his identity remain a secret
bat who is more than tWenty-one, and
is credited with the ability to take care
Of himself
Never before in a somewhat wide ex-
perience,'' said this official. was I
ever sized up as a come on or a fall
guy until a recent trip TO Atlantic
City. I have battered myself that I
possessed neither the appearance on. the
characteristics of a 'Rube, but it re-
NAMED for a waiter 10 dispel the il
fusion that / am wise.
Accompanied by q friend dropped
into a restaurant just or the board
walk to get little light refreshment.
and Incidentally listen to the strains
Of a bum Hungarian orchestra.
"The waiter who came 70 get the or
der was a young fellow whose appear
tempt 20 deceive a child. Wavy. tight
hair and blue eyes, and a most en-
gaging manner. Ny bill was 20 cents,
and having no smaII change 1 gave u
sic bill in payment
In rev minutes the waiter return
ed and, counting out &c cents, laid the
rest "a bills on the table.
. Count your change, sir, we always
he said. after thanking me for the zip
I offered him. / countd the roll and
found eight 81 bills.
Wen, 1 do declare" exclaimed me
waiter. a mistake on the part Of the
cashier. I'll tx 1t in Just a minute
In a few moments he returned with
an apology and counted the bills over
MS nngers. Apparently there were nine.
put the roll in my pocEet and started
for the door bat just IS / stepped out
side, the thought occurred 10 ne that
il would be well to verify the waters
account I drew the small roll from nv
pocket and found s.. Stung. Wheeling.
entered the restaurant and, singing
out my waiter headed straight for
MIN.
II want you, 1 said, pointing an
index finger within an inch of his
nose. Produce. cough. come clean with
that money.
Honest, mister, I haven't got IT.
Tim, over there, has your money, You
cropped it just as you left the table
hammered the waiter, turning white.
Jim. give this gentleman mis- money.
Jim came up with the s.. and after
it was in my possession. 1 turned TO
the waiter.
7 didn't come back after the mon
ey,' I remarked. 1 was only going to
tell you how good you. We're
But as q con man, you're shine.
You have d streak of yellow in you
that units you Tor the profession. If
you had not made ? 0lun, you would
have gotten away w;Sr the coin. but
you haven't nerve enough TO fan
blind man for the pennies in his tin
cup. And with these few remarks I
walked out of the restaurant.
But at that III have Ia give it 10
the waiter He nearly had me. and It
wasn't my first trip out Of washington,
either"
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

f. E. Helm. chief Of the record di-
vision of the Engineer Department, who
has been confined 10 his home with a
broken arm, has returned 10 his desk.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

has been confined TO his home with a
broken arm, has returned 10 his desk.
Daniel Donovan. assistant auditor, is
spending his vacation IN Atlantic City.
Capt William Myers, assistant secre-
tary 20 the Board OF Commissioners,
viii attend the convention Of Spanish
American War Veterans Of Washington
at Boston, accompanied by his son.
Major Herbert w. Myers, Of Seattle,
who has arrived in Washington for a
visit to his father. Major Myers is a
staff officer in the National Association
Of Spanish-American War Veterans.
F. z. Eddington, Of the street clean
ing department, is spending his yaca-
ton at Milford. Pa.
DR.. William TindaH arises with the
suggestion that the new District Build
ing be turned over TO the Federal Gov
eminent and that Congress be asked
for an appropriation for a municipal
edihce to, be erected in judiciary Square.
The doctor, having been connected with
the District government since the DAYS
of Governor Shepherd and having moved
seven times, does not dread another
transfer.
Health Ofhcer Woodward is attending
4 convention of medical me4 at Winni-
peg, Canada.
Commissioner Macfarland is expected
TO return to Washington tomorrow
II. NJ Woodward, permit clerk, has
recommended that his salary be in
creased from $3.50 to 8, 500. 4 salary
of $3.50 is requested for the secretary Of
the automobile board Mr.. Woodward Is
secretary OF the automobile board. Sim
liar requests were madc BY Mr.. Wood
ward last year
Charles c. Rogers. dtsbursing officer,
is spending few days at Atlantic City.
David N. Cridier, of the assessors
office, is spending a two weeks VaCa-
tioa at Atlantic City.
Wade II. Coombs, of the license de-
assessors office. is on leave.
Robert J. jones, Of the assessors Of
fee is visiting friends at Dodgeville.
Wis
Boyce r Bolton viii spend this week
at Atlantic City.
c. n White, jr., Of the assessors Of
dce. is spending months vacation in
Baltimore
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Daniel Donovan. assistant auditor, is
spending his vacation in Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Health Omcer Woodward is attending
convention of medical mea at Winni-
mac Canada
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

F. E. Eddington, Of the street clean
ing department is spending his yaca-
ton at Milford, Pa.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Commissioner mcfarland is expected
To return to Washington tomorrow
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Wade H Coombs, of the license de-
partment, assessors Office is on leave.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Boyce r Bolton win spend this week
at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

c. NJ White, jr., of the assessors Of
ice, is spending months vacation in
Baltimore
The Washington times., 1908-08-30

Robert J. jones, of the assessors Of
fee. is visiting friends at Dodgeville,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18
IN THE SOCIAL REALM

The reception rooms of the Elks'
temple were gay with purple and
gold last evening on the occasion of
the reception rendered the teachers
of the Lewiston public schools by
the ladies of the Twentieth Cntury
club. The guests were received in
the parlors. and the first hour of the
evening was given to their welcome
and to social features. This was
followed by literary and musical
program of high merit, which was
thoroughly appreciated by all pres
emit. Later in the evening refresh
ments consisting of bouillon and
coffee were served, and the candies
on the menu were minis of purple
and gold, the High school colors.
Following is the musical and liter
airy program:
Serenade-"A Fair Maid" Emil It'll
Eerenade ...,.....V Victor Herbert
Violin, flute and piano.
Miss Eggeman, Mr.. Richards
and Mrs. Stacy.
Tolacca Brilliante-Opus. 70
c. Won Weber
Mrs. Coldren.
Recitation
I'd @Lettle Bateese
Henry Drummond
(2) "Going to the Fair"
James Whitcomb Riley
1(3) "Lil Brown Baby"
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Miss Henry.
Song-"Chanson Provencale
E. Dell Actua
Miss Horner
La Caradane ......... Terschak
Mr.. Richards.
~ Morning Thoughts)
Smart Terkins
(2) Heart Throbs". Frank Bende
Mrs. Horner, Mrs. Thompson,
Mrs. Monteith, Mrs. Durbin.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

L. L. Dibbie transacted business
in Orofino today.
Attorney c. L. Mcdonald and DR..
II. j. Costello left this morning for
la business visit to Wallace.
Attorney ]. s. Mcdonald is a busi-
ness visitor in the city from Voll-
mer.
C. M. Benson returned yesterday
from a business visit to Orofino.
Roadmaster Brown, of the North
ern Pacific, was a business visitor
in the city last night.
DR.. j. Lee Kelley is business
visitor in the city from Nezperce.
| o. C. Lapp, merchant at Sites. Is
itransacting business in the city.
DR.. r. J. Alcorn left this morning
for his home at Sites.
George s. Martin, cashier of the
Culdesac State Bank, is business
visitor in the city.
]. ]. Wood. merchant at Ito, wa:
an arrival last night from Spokane
where he attended the meeting o.
the Inland Empire Implement Deal
ers' association.
r. B. Hibbs left this morning fol
his home in the North Fork country
Carl Thompson returned thi
morning to his home at Ahsahka.
Deputy Sheriff A. A. Masters lief
this morning for business visit t
the Clearwater country.
, s. D. White left this morning 70
Clearwater points.
G. w. Thompson was a passenge
this morning for the. upper Clear
water country.
County Attorney w. e. Sti'linge
of Latah county was an arrival +
the city this afternoon.
General Agent w. j. Jordan of tn
Northern Pacific company returne
this afternoon from a business Wis
to the Palouse country.
Attorney s. s. Denning is bus
ness visitor in the city.
w. A. Smith returned this afte1
noon from a business visit to Pr
louise.
Walter Fleming of Morse Bluf
: Neb., arrived in the city this afte
noon to pay visit to his son, T.
Fleming of the Lewiston Milling G.
Mrs. L. G. Gorrell of Clarksto
left for Kansas City this mornin
to join her husband, who is no
engaged in business at that place.
w. d. Anderson Of Charleston lie
this morning for oaksdale on
brief business visit.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18
Big Sale for "strongheartY

The demand for seats today for
the performance of "Strongheart."
by Ralph Stuart, at the Temple the
alter Monday night, assures crowd
ed house At 3 o'clock in the after
noon one-half of the seating capaci-
ty had been sold, and it is expected
the standing room only" sign will
be out early Monday afternoon.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18
an THE cHURcHEs ToMoRRow

Pilgrim Congregational Church
Samuel B. Chase, pastor. Church
corner of Tenth avenue and Tenth
street. Sunday school at 10 a. m,
NJ, D. Mills. superintendent. Morn
ing service at IL a. m. Theme, "a
Wide Open Policy" Endeavor sery-
ice at $50 p. m. Topic. Elbow God
Speaks to Men" Evening service at
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

The annual debate between the
Normal school and the preparatory
school of the university will take
place at the Normal auditorium to-
night. The senate closure rule will
be the question, and the Normal
team will support the affirmative. A
reception will follow the debate.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Mrs E. D. Thomas and Mrs. James
H. Campbell held reception for
their friends at the home of the
former at S12 Fifth avenue this aft
ernoon. The house was beautifully
decorated with English ivy and red
carnations, and between the hours
of 2 and o'clock the rooms were
thronged with guests and gay with
social entertainment The hostesses
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

The ladies of the Charleston socie-
ty of Arts and Crafts held a sample
sale of their work Tuesday. January
IA, at the home of Mrs. e. H. Libby.
Baskets which had been made by the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18
Notice to Dog Owners

Notice is hereby given that the
dog license for the year 1908 is now
due and proper license receipts with
tags can be secured from the chief
of police.
JOHN E. MCPHERSON.
st City Clerk.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

AS a man grows older he fire.
quently SAYS: 81 am eating some
thing that disagrees with me-" But
it isn't his stomach; it's his age
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Stops itching instantly. Cures
piles, eczema. salt rheun. letter.
itch, hives, herpes, scabies-Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

The funeral of the late Andrew
Kjesth, who committed suicide yes
terday afternoon by shooting, will be
held Monday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock from the vassar undertaking
parlors.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Presbyterian Church-Wm. Latt-
more, pastor. Sabbath school at 10
"a. m. G. A. Swanson, superintendent.
Morning worship at IL a. m. Sub
sject, Cana of Galilee." Anthem,
.rLike as a Father Pitieth His Chill
dren" (Emerson). Christian En-
deavor at $3.50 p. m. Topic, "HoW
God Speaks to Men" Leader, MISS
Emma Daniels. Evening worship
subject, 1.-THE Enforced Life" An
them, selected. Prayer meeting
wednesday evening at 1880 p, m,
You are invited to worship with US.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Mrs. F. H. Fertig of Charleston en-
tertained. Thursday evening, six old
ladies between rs and 80 years old
The ladies spent a very enjoyable
afternoon.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

A woman who speaks but one Ian
guage usually talks enough for two
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

A very pretty wedding was held
Thursday evening at $50, when
Miss Elsie Yenny and Mr.. William
L. Whitthunn were united in mar
riage, Rev. Fertig officiating. A
number of friends and relatives were
the guests. The groom has for the
past five or six years resided in
British Columbia. Mr.. and Mrs.
William L. Whitthunn will remain
in Charleston for some time. but will
later make their home on the brides
farm, near Northport.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Miss. Rita o'Neill has accepted a
position with Eiler's Piano house,
and will leave for Spokane the first
of the week.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

William Curtis entertained a COM
pany Of his friends at his home on
Normal hill with a dancing party
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

were assisted in receiving by Mes
danes w. P. Hurlbut, G. w. Thomp-
son, A. w. Kroutinger, F. B. Bart
lett, L. H. King, W. G. zimmerman,
Miles s. Johnson and Misses Henry,
Vollmer, Kroutinger and Butler.
Those who served the refreshments
were Misses Marie Kettenbach,
Florence Bowen. Virginia Shearer
and Josephine Campbell.
The last business session of the
w. G. T. U. held at the home of
Mrs. Carlson, proved interesting and
profitable, pleasing number being
present. In response to roll call,
clippings were read from different
sections of the country relative to
the steady, sure and lately-rapid
growth of the sentiments and teach
ings Of this grand organization of
women, which has been justly call
ed "the mother of clubs" Plans
were laid and committees appointed
for yet more aggressive work. Mem
bers delinquent in attendance are
urged to be present at the next
meeting. it being RED Letter
day." at which time a prettily ar
ranged program will be given. The
place of meeting will be announced
later. ~"
The Tsceminicum club met Satur-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Wildenthaler The following pro-
gram was rendered:
"Poseidon and His Myths
Carrie Guynne darlington
"Aeleus. King of the Winds"
Bee Daily LingenfelteT
Reading
Song of the Sirens" VIM. Morris
"Sea-Spelr' ........D. C. Rosetti
Mrs. Perkins.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

|7:3O p. m. Theme, "Ioo.,.
Toward the Harvest" The Lad,as,
Aid meets on Wednesday at Q -
Prayer meeting on Thursday at ?. -"
|p. m. Lesson, "The Elever,s
Psalm" You are cordially invita-
to worship with us.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Writing poetry is easy enough;
the uneasy part Is to get it printed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

society were sold. This is the first
of series of sales to be given.
Mr., and Mrs. F. 8. Jones enter
tanned at their new home on High
land and Eighth streets Thursday
evening. The guests were S. l..
Fowler and family, Mrs. Fred Smith
and children and Mrs. Johnson and
son. The party was for their rela-
tives in Charleston.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Mrs. Robert Grostein and son,
Milton, are in the city from Spo-
kane. They are named as executors
of the will of the late Robert Gro
stein and here to offer the will to
probate.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Friday evening. Sixteen couples at
tended and spent a pleasant evening.
Last Monday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. c. @. Columbus entertained a
company Of go of their friends at
a musicale and dancing party. Re-
freshments were served and the eve
ming was one of thorough enjoy
ment. M
Prof. William R. Bishop of the
Normal faculty will give a lecture
on Japan at the Normal auditorium
next Friday evening, and illustrate
lit with stereopticon views that he
secured during the years that he
taught there. The life of the people
and the customs and habits of all
classes will be discussed and illus
| trated.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

The s. c. club of Charleston will
meet Friday. anuary rs. at the home
of Miss Matilda Simpson. The club
has just been recently organized,
and it's members are Misses Esther
Justice, Nellie Robinson, Raymie
Forbes. Emma Beuhlman and Matil-
da Simpson.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

The High School orchestra of
Charleston gave a concert at Brad
ford hall Thursday evening. They
were assisted by Miss Frances
Yount, graduate of the conservatory
of music at Walla Walla. and Prof.
Baumgaertel of Lewiston and the
High School glee club.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Miss Redfield's Sunday school
class of the Presbyterian church
gave delightful little party at the
church last evening for Mrs. Mon
teith's class.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

First Baptist Church-Corner =,
Main and Seventh streets. Albert =
Patch, pastor. Sunday school at IN
a. m. Morning service and sermon
at IL. Subject, "In the Beginnino
God" Young Peoples service q,
$3.50 p. m, Evening service at Tan
Subject, ''The Sign of Jonah y
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even.
ing. Subject, Conversion and Con.
secration."
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18
LOCAL BRIEFS.

January weather still continues
to make the high record for mild
ness. not only in Lewiston valley
but throughout the United States.
Lander, Wyo., is the only place on
the map this morning that shows
zero weather. The Pacific coast is
characterized as cloudy unsettled
with light rains. On this date a
year ago the cold wave was broken
and the thermometer rose to 80
above, and January had no more Sc
we're weather.
At the armory tonight the High
School basketball team will play the
team of the University preparatory
school. Owing to the showing made
tby the high school against the var
sity first team, the boys look for a
victory tonight. The High school
! lineup is as follows: Eckert center
Storer, Thompson and Hersey for.
wards, Thompson. Huber and Phil.
! fps guards.
Annual rental payments for the
Nezperce Indians will be resumed
the first of February, according tc
statements made by Agent o. H
Lips. This is 10 days later than the
usual dates, owing to the larger
number of names on the roll.
4 The will of the late Robert Gro
stein was admitted to probate yes
terday, the executors, Mrs. Rose Gro
stein and Milton Grostein, being
named as administrators.
A marriage license was issued lat
yesterday afternoon to Frank Rec,
and Pauline Murskie of Lapwai AM
to James j, Alfrew and .Amandi
Broncheau, both of Culdesac.
i NJ. D. Mills of this city was hon
ored by being elected president o
the Northwest Retail Harness Max
fers' association that held its annua
meeting in Portland this week. H
was also one of the prominen
speakers at the banquet given tn
guests.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

The home and education depart.
ment of the Twentieth Century club
met at the home of Mrs. Pierce
Monday afternoon at 1880 p. m.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

First Christian Church-Second
avenue, Normal hill. Rev. Sander
son of Moscow, WHO is acting as sup
ply, will fill the pulpit both morning
and evening. Everybody cordially
invited to attend all services. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Preaching at
IL a. m. Christian Endeavor at
$50 D. m. Subject, "Songs of the
Heart; How God Speaks to Men"
Preaching at 1880 p. m. Aid socie-
ty will meet with Mrs. Clifford on
Ninth avenue Thursday afternoon at
2:30 D. m. On Friday night, Janu-
airy "a, the Aid will give a pie and
pound social in the parlors Of the
church. Everybody invited.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Methodist Episcopal Church.
Robert J.. Reid, minister. Phone.
Main SO. Residence, 402 First ave.
nue.. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Prof. r. N. Wright, superintendent
Preaching at IL a. m. and 1880 p.
m. Morning sermon by Rev. L. H.
Fertig. Epworth leage at $50.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1880.
A cordial invitation is extended to
worship with us.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Episcopal Church-Sunday Janu.
airy 10. D. ]. w. Somerville. pastor.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Morn
ing service at IL o'clock. Evening
prayer at 4:30 o'clock. Owing to the
prevalence of the grip among the
members of the choir the musical
program planned for the afternoon
service has of necessity beer post
poned for a week.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Friday evening. Sixteen couples at
tended and spent a pleasant evening.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

East End Mission-East Main
street. Sunday school at 2 O'Clock
Preaching at 8 o'clock.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-18

Song of the Sirens VIM Morris
"Sea-Spell' ......D. C. Rosetti
Mrs. Perkins.