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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

slower than that OF the battleships that
two weeks more will be consumed than
BY the latter In the journey toward
their destination--San Francisco.
All the navy yards Of the Atlantic
coast have been busy for weeks In iit-
ting out the ships. At Brooklyn. New
York, Boston, Norfolk, Philadelphia
and Charleston painters. carpenters
and machinIsts have participated In
the great activity. High up on the
smokestacks the paint brushes were
moving back and forth and the sound
Of hammers and saws has been cease
less Nor has there been any chance
for idlIng by the enlisted men. The
powder magazines have had 70 be filed
and tine quantities which have been
taken aboard have caused some specta-
tors to wonder what Il Is all about.
The large supply OF ammunition Is nee
essary because Of the project to have
target practice on the long journey.
Then also there will be many salutes
10 fire and these will eat up thousands
Of dollars worth OF powder. Further
more. in case an emergency should
arise while the feet II in distant wat
ers there viii be no lack Of ammuni-
tion. No such emergency Is expected,
but the feet will keep Its powder dry"
while trusting in divine Providence.
Greatest Fighting strength.
The feet which Admiral Evans takes
to the Pacific includes all the new
battleships and the best armored cruis-
ers. II Is the flower OF the American
navy, far superior to that which de-
stroyed the Spanish feet nine years
ago. The Louisiana carries the largest
crew-950 officers and men. The Con
necticut, which IL the nagshlp. Is the
dness ship Of the navy, costing $4,000
900. Among the other baffIeships are
the Alabama. Georgia, Kansas. vir-
ginia, Minnesota. Ohio Rhode Island. |
Kentucky and Vermont. In all there
are 30 battieshIps and armored cruisers,
besides the dotiiIa Of torpedo boat de-
sfraysrz repair and supply ships The !
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

The successful launching Of Dr. Ales-
ander Graham Bells recently completed
airship took place few days ago az
Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Tho ship Z built
up Of 1900 unit teiahcdrons. whIch are
30 disposed a. to make the ship itself one
great fetahedron, which has for isa base
the top Of the machine, 10 meters IN
length. The several units are covered on
two Of their sides with silk. The total
surface thus exposed Is over 1000 square
feet. The motor used Il Of the Curtis
type. four cylinders, 20 horsepower. IL
weighs 10 pounds, which brings the total
weight Of the ship up TO 40 pouna.
Owing to a snowstorm In progress AZ The
time Of launching, no attempt was made
to fly the machine. While Or. Bell has
great faith IN the success Of bis Invention.
he does not assume TO have entirely solved
the problem Of aerial nlRht.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

destination after a trip around the
Horn. In addition the baf,lcshlp Ne.
brnska, which has just bccn commits.
stoned. will join the fleet rs we'll a. tho
protected cruisers Charleston. Chicago.
Milwaukee. ~. Louis and the rtinioat
Yorktown.
Battle drill WIN occupy the time Of
the nest for some Days. no coroplcte
feet of the American navy having been
trained In sea evolutions In recent
years.
In oil probability a part Of the feet
at lcnst WIN visit Puget Sound before
returning to the Atlantic coast again.
No plans have been mado for the 70
turn Of the Heet beyond tho expressed
determination OF the President that Il
shall return at some future data
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13
Greatest Naval Fighting Strength
Under Flag for the Long
Cruise.
FLOWER OF AMERICAN NAVY.
Movement Is Significant, Marking
Transfer Of Thsater Of Action
from the Atlantic.

Not since the war With Spain has
there been such tense feeling In naval
circles as that which marked the pre-
parations for the departure OF the
great feet. under Admiral Evans. for
the Pacific. All the vessels which were
TO be part OF this greatest naval dem
onstratIon In our history assembled at
Hampton Roads.
The Presidents yacht. the Mayhower.
swung into historic Hampton Roads
bearing President Roosevelt and the
high officials OF the Navy Department.
Promptly sixteen huge battleships OF
the United States navy dressed ship
and began firing the Presidents salute
OF twenty-one guns each. The May
flower came to anchor In the roadway.
Gigs and cutters put out from each
battleshlp bearing the flag officers 70
the MayfIower. where they were recelv-
ell on deck by President Roosevelt and
his Official party. On their return to
their ships tho Mayhower hoisted an
Choir and proceeded down the roads to
ward the entrance Here the little
yacht stood out OF the roadway while
the same sixteen battleships passed BY
her. decks and fighting tops dressed
and roaring from their guns another
Presidents salute.
Bands aboard ship played the ma
tIonal airs. This was the farewell TO
the commander-ln-chsef OF the army
and navy to the American battleshlp |
squadrons. which then began their
cruise 10 the Pacific ocean.
The torpedo notilla had already
started. as It's progress Is 30 much J
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

bad. srmpafhetic Frlena.

Friend-Got cold. I see.
JInks-Yes. little one
you ought to be mighty careful.
That cough needs attention"
Think soY'
1T has a graveyard sound"
Good graciousi"
awful dangerous time for people
With coIds-grippe, pneumonia, and
quick consumption everywhere"
"EhT
Yes A friend Of mine took a cold
not half as bad as yours. last week, and
In three days he was dead"
MY starsw
Fact. The doctor said my friend
might have pulled through II he hadn't
worried 70 much. Take my advice and
try not to think about it-"-London
Tatler.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13
CHAPrER XIV.

Angela and Major Butler were stand
ing on the platform at Janenne Station
when the little engine with its freight
of three carriages steamed in Mrs Spry
was so eager to open the door herself
when the train came to a standstin that
she gave O'Rourke no chance to render
her that small service The widow fell
upon Angela with great fervor, kissed
her, held her at arms length 70 observe
her. and then embraced her. O'Rourke
busted himself in collecting 1frs- Spry's
belongings and his own Whilst the two
women were still locked in their second
embrace. the major caught sight Of him,
and came to his assistance, unwittingly.
"Ha" cried the major. heartily
-You're back again. Glad to see you 70
''You know Mr.. O'Rourke. don't your
said Mrs. Spry. drawing Angela forward.
"You don't know how kind be has been
I'm sure l cayn't tell what / should have
done If II hadn't been for him"
O'Rourke emerged from the railway
carriage and raised his hat to Angela,
who responded to his salute somewhat
coolly, as be fancied-
"whatT' said the discerning young gen
tleman to himself. Does she object al
ready to my travelling in the same car
rage with all those dollars7 / wonder
II shall have trouble with herr
During Mrs S0ry's visit Angela heard
more than enough of O'Rourke's praises
The fortunate young gentleman was al
ways doing something which, In the pref
ty widows fancy, was worthy Of admira-
ton, or saying something which was wor-
thy to be repeated. Angela had a genuine
liking for her guest and a genuine unlik-
ing for O'Rourke; but she could not see
her way to exposing his tactics.
The friendship which was forming be-
tween Angela and Lucy was Of very
different and more deep-rooted sort than
that which existed between the little
American lady and either Of them. The
married woman had her own experiences
TO guide her, and she saw that the girl
was sad at Maskelyne's prolonged alb
sence. She more than guessed. too, that
the young American had retired before
O'Rourke's advances, which had been suf-
fciently apparent to the observant wom-
an. And now that O'Rourke was 90
plainly paying court to a richer woman
than Angela. bis old friends wife. who
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

the battleships upon arrival in the Pa
cinc win do the United States full
honor.
The date of arrival at Rio Janeiro
Is Jan. II, 1908. and the day OF de-
parture ten days later Here the crews
viii be allowed shore leave. Leaving
Rio Janelro on Jan. n. the fleet viii
proceed slowly to Punta Arenas. or
Sand Point. where II Is due to arrive
on Jan. 81.
Punta Arenas Is the last stop before
rounding the Horn. and Eve days win
be passed here In coaling from GOLFERS
hired BY the government The distance
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

Representative Hebrews from all parts
Of the country met at New York to or.
ganlze committee or central bureau 10
which applications for relief or INTERVIEW
ton may be sent BY any members OF their
race whose civil or religious rights NAV
have been lnterfered with in any country
throughout the world. Delegates 10 The
bureau will DO In proportion 70 the popo-
iaf1on.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

Of this leg Is 2,230 knots. On Feb. 8
the feet will round the Horn. regarded
BY all naval officers as the most dan
gerous point IN the trip. and Feb. %,
It Is due at Callao. Peru. 1850 knots
from Punta Areta@ Another stop OF
ten days viii be made at this point FOR
coal apd shore leave.
The last leg or the trip which Il fixed
as to dates calls for the departure from
cailao on Feb. % for Magdalena bay,
Mexico. where the United States has
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

Pearl-BIanche has been nervous
since the automobile show. She says
she will never wear that horrid auto
mobile coat again
Ruby-Gracious Why mott
Pearl-why, one Of those stupid re-
porters described 1t as being mouse
colored-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13
CHAPTER XIV.

Mr.. Zeno rose somewhat later than
the lark, but gay and blithe as he, and
during the progress Of his toilet chanted
selection Of scraps from the songs Of
all nations. Mr.. Zeno, az beftted man
Of his profession, was Of an unconquer-
able hopefulness. His scheme Of yester-
day had failed, notwithstanding that Il
had seemed delightfully."- simple and GER
tain. and 20 far he had not even hit
upon another. Yet he was cheerful and
good Of heart, for be had at least achisy-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

what are you looking 20 happy
aboutT
MY practitioners gave me a dona-
ton party last night"
''weIl, that's a funny thing 10 look
pleased over"
"But, man, II almost paid expenses"
Houston Post
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-13

Occasionally you meet a man 10 I'M
popular be might as well become dog
catcher
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
NEWS FOR DYSPEPTICS.

ALLOW me to congratulate you on
your discovery of Mi-o-na. l had sew
Ieral of the best doctors in the city, but
none seemed to do me any good. 1
vomited frequently. 1 had this trouble
four years. I took one box of Mi-o-na
tablets, and now eat most anything
without distress. Mrs. Mary Becker,
1890 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, N. Y.
TT would be dead If it wasn't for Mi
o-na. One year ago weighed only 100
pounds; now my weight is 159 pounds.
l eat everything I want-cabbage, ham,
fried potatoes-everything doctor said
not TO eat or I would die."-Mrs. Carrie
Vanaman Bridgeton, N. J.
II suffered with stomach trouble for
Is years; spent $500 for medicines
everything failed to do any good until
found Mi-o-na. That has cured me-
and it will cure others that suffer-
L. r. Noket, Mountain Island. N c.
Summers Pharmacy sells Mi-o-na tab
| lets, the dyspepsia remedy that is max
ing such surprising cures throughout
America for so cents a box, and they
guarantee them to cure acute and
chronic Indigestion. vomiting from any
cause, and sea or car sickness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY.

The knights of Columbus gave an
other of their popular parties last even
ing in the club rooms above the gas
office to which all members, visiting
knights and their friends were invited.
The entertainment last evening was the
annual harvest party and was one of
the prettiest affairs of the fall season.
The hall was very appropriately and
artistically decorated for the occasion
with corn stalks, pumpkins and fall
the Thanksgiving season. In the front
of the hall was the +. of G.. emblem
hung in corn. The guests arrived early
in the evening and spent the time with
cards. The guests were seated at tables
which were placed in three rows. Four
prizes were awarded in each row and
the prizes were selected appropriate
for a harvest party. Five games of
pedro were played after which the
prizes were awarded and the remainder
of the evening spent in dancing and
music. The Misses Mayme and Title
Ruschli played the opening piano Sc
lections after which the Misses Anna
and Genevive Hastings and Marie
Rahen played several numbers for
dancing. The Misses Stommel of Dyer
Julia Kelley, Messrs. Harry Weis and
John Kennedy gave a few vocal num-
bers which added to the attractive
ness of the evenings musical program
The guests were served with elaborate
refreshments at the close of the party
The knights are being congratulated
today on the success of the party which
was a success in every particular.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
HIGH SCHOOL TIDINGS.


Principal McElroy called a meeting
of the regular members of the foot
ball team last night.
The boys of the football squad in
in company with Mr.. SPAIN and Mr..
Alice last night, after school, went up
to Bicknelfs. You know the rest.
The English III class went to the
city last night and saw Mantell in
Macbeth The class just studied the
play.
Several of the classes are requested
to remain in the room. The unfortu-
nate ones know what that means, for a
little bird tells them an exam" is
coming.
Professor Alec had charge of opening
exercises yesterday morning. He ex-
planned the facts of the Rensselaer,
game, but said he had no excuses to
offer for Hammond being defeated. He
then applied this to the life after one
leaves school and said that if you play
the game don't finch, but hit the line
hard success will be yours.
The next thing on the program is
basketball. The seats have all been
a ioh6cu III me auuitoiluin 50 practice
can be started at once. Some of the
grade boys are practicing now.
The high school team will not play
Elkhart on Thanksgiving Day. The
necessary arrangements could not be
made. so this ended the project.
For the debate today the 20. G. De-
batting society will debate whether OF
not the government should own the
railroads.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
THELMA TONIGHT.

By popular request the Imperial
Stock company is repeating "Thelma"
at the Towle opera house tonight. and
as there were many who did not wit
ness it upon the occasion of its first
presentation, it is probable that the at
tendance will be more than ordinarily
good. There are great many who
have had the pleasure of reading this
story, but whom a production will
prove a novelty. The company carries
all its own scenery. and all the details
are we'll worked out. a special matinee
will be given tomorrow afternoon,
when the play, Her Husbands Sin,
which scored success last night, will
be repeated The two Thanksgiving
day performances will doubtless crowd
the theater afternoon and night, Car
men being underlined for the matinee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24

fifth were in Hammond shopping yes
terday afternoon.
Miss Emma Rabe, Of Chicago Heights
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Busch
at her home in Morton court.
Mr.. and Nick Haan drove to Cedar
Lake in their machine yesterday and
spent the day.
NeIs jacobson, of Valparaiso, was in
Hammond today on business.
You win find at H o. Young's
frames suitable for all kinds of pic
lures. ESQ South Holman street, Ham
mond is the location.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Rohde were the
guests of relatives in South Chicago
over Sunday.
Miss Carrie Dibos is the guest of rel
|atives in Chicago this week.
Mrs. John McDermott and little Miss
Pogg enssee, of Chicago, were the
guests of friends in Hammond yester-
day afternoon.
Attorney Charles E. Greenwald OF
Whiting, transacted business in Ham.
mond today.
| DR.. Bacon of the Englewood hospfta
in Chicago. was in Hammond today OF
professional business.
Mrs. A j. r. Hill and daughter. Mis-
Agnes of Grasselli attended the K. of c
party in Hammond last evening.
Attorney ]. A. Peterson of indians
Harbor, was in Hammond this mornin,
on business
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
COMMITTEE MEETING.

The art committee of the Hammond
Woman's club met yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. b. E. Fischer in
Plummer avenue for the regular study
meeting. There was not as large an
attendance as had been desired but
the regular program was enjoyed after
which the afternoon. was devoted TO
the arrangement of the program for
the public day at the club Dec. IL,
when they will have charge. A de-
voted lecturer on art from Chicago has
been secured by the chairman of the
committee, Mrs. Sarah Rothschild, who
will address the club ladies a this time
and very attractive program is being
planned.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
GIVE SOCIAL AT FACTORY.

In celebration of the manufacture of
the Straube Piano companys 15,000th
pianos, the employees of the company
gave a social at the factory last Sat
urday evening to tie families and their
friends. The large office room was
tastefully decorated and an enjoyable
evening was spent by the guests num-
bering about 100. Refreshments were
served and as a whole the affair was
voted a big success.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
TRUE KTNDRED MEETS.

The regular meeting of the True Kin
dred was held last evening in the l. O..
o. F. hall on State street. There was
the usual attendance of members pres
ent, wso disposed of the business early
in the evening after which they en-
joyed a short social hour. At the next
regular meeting in two weeks the an
maui election of officers will take place
and a banquet will be held in honor
of the grand officers of the order who
will be present. All the members are
asked to attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
MRS. EMERY ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. David T. Emery very pleasantly
entertained the members of the EN-
broidery club and a few friends yester-
day afternoon at her home in Williams
street. The afternoon was passed in
the clubs usual way with embroidery
work after which a dainty luncheon
was served. The club will meet again
next Monday afternoon although the
place of meeting has not been decided
Mrs. Harvey Gostlin and Miss Anne
ICullinine were the clubs guests fol
the afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
yOTNG MEMS PARTY.

The Young Mems society OF st. Jo-
seph's Catholic church will entertain at
"a pedro party Thursday evening in
Longs hall and all members of the con-
gregation are cordially invited TO at
tend. The proceeds of the entertain
ment will be used for the orphans in
the city, and 1t is expected that neat
sum will be raised A very pleasant
evenings entertainment has been ar
ranged with cards and informal dane
ing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
PURLTC GLUE srEETING..

The domestic science committee OF
the Hammond Woman's club under the
leadership of Mrs. Marion Hover, have
planned a very interesting program fol
the next public meeting of the club
Saturday afternoon Nov 2S in the clut
rooms in the Masonic temple. The pro
gram will be announced later and al
members are invited to be present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
HERE ON VISIT.

Mrs. Mary E. Weyman, Of New Al
bany, Ind. will arrive in Hammond
within the next few days and visit her
son, Mr.. Weyman at his home, 1873
South Holman street Mrs. Weyman
will remain until after the holidays and
may remain the entire winter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
REMAINS THE SAME.

Mrs. Peter Crumpacker received word
this morning from the Augustana hos
pital in Chicago, where Mr.. Crumpacker
is very i'll, that he remains about the
same. 1t was thought that he would
be able to be brought home the last
of the week, but now it is considered
best that he remain another week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
Picks Up Suspicious Man.

Chief of Police Martin notified the
Hammond police that he had captured
suspicious fellow by the name of ia
kob Smith, who had a quantity of jew
elry on his person.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
nERE EoR VACATION.

Mat Kolb, who Is studying pharmacy
at Purdue in Lafayette. Ind. is expected
home tomorrow to remain during the
holidays with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Kolb Of Condit street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
TIE TIMES.

and "A Daughter of the People" for
the night performance. The offer of
s25 in gold to any couple that will
marry on the stage later in the week
is still open, and all particulars can be
obtained at the box Office
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
GUILD MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the Ladies'
Guild of ST. Paurs Episcopal church
Wednesday afternoon at $50 o'clock
in the parish room of the church. All
members are urged to be present as
business of Importance will be trans
acted at the meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
DANCING CLASS.

The regular Tuesday evening dane
ing class will be held this evening in
Longs hall on State street, and it is
expected that there will be a large at
tendance OF young people from Ham
mond and East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
Spends THANKSGIVING HERE.

ing the Chicago university at Chicago
will spend Thanks giving with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Lock1in at
their home in Warren street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
uEHE ron HOLIDAY.

Miss Anna Ibach is expected home to-
morrow from Greencastle where she is
attending Depauw. to remain over
Thanksgfving with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Iabch of South Holman
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
uERE FoR sHoRT VISIT.

Miss Muriel Wilcox will come home
from Evanston, Ill.,, where she is at
tending the Northwestern university to
spend Thanksgiving with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Wilcox of Conkey
avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
ATTENDS WEDDING.

Charles Demmerling has returned to
Chicago after visiting his parents in
Hammond for a few days. Mr.. Dem
merling came to attend the wedding of
his sister. Miss Mary Demmerling and
Rudolph Herkner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
RETuRNs HnME

Judge w. w. Mcmahon has returned
from South Bend where he remained
over Sunday with his son, Don Nc
Mahon who is attending Notre Dame.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
VISITS PARENTS HERE.

Miss Florence Shea, who is attending
ST. Mary's at South Bend, Ind, came
home today to remain few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Shea
| OF Webb street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
ts ~ HAMMOND.

James Boyer. formerly of Hammond,
but now of ST. Louis, Mo-, is in Ham
mond and Chicago on business and may
decide to Ioca.e in Chicago and move
there with his wife and little daughter,
Audrey.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
Is REPORTED ILL.

Mrs. Paul B. Lipinski is reported to
be quite i'll at her home 6S South Hob
man street and has been confined to her
room since Saturday. Mrs. Lipinskfs
friends hope for her speedy recovery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-11-24
EAsTERN STAR MEETING.

The regular meeting of the Order CT
Eastern Stars will take place this even
ling in the Masonic temple. All the mem
bers are asked to be present as bust
mess of Importance will be transacted.