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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23

One of the largest and most charm
ing social functions of the season
was the card party given Friday ev-
ening by Mr.. and Mrs. George DON
aid. at their home on North Second
street. The beautiful rooms were ar
tistically decorated in the holiday
colors. The reception hall was In
pink. with potted plants OF pink cy-
clamen and quantities of pale pink
carnations. In the drawing room
clusters of magnificent red carnations
In tall vases were dispersed about the
room. with white plants of cyclamen.
producing charming effect. while
the dining room was bright with red
carnations mingled with delicate
ferns. Twelve tables were arranged
for grand. Mrs. John Mcclure. Mrs.
Edmund G. Tenant and Mrs. Bertha
Johnson received the ladies' favors.
Mr.. A. Il. Weed. Mr.. Sam Cameron
and Mr. NJ. b. Miles were awarded
the gentlemen's favors. Miss Ida
Sharkey won the assistants favor.
The appointments and favors were
pretty suggestions of the Christmas
season. The score cards, which bore
a small picture OF ,he handsome new
home of Mr.. and AIRS. Donald. were
priced by the guests. Miss Ida Sha:-
Fraser, Miss Laura James. Miss Jean
Cameron and Miss Helen Donald as
sisted Mrs. Donald during the even
ing. About 80 guests shared in the
delightful affair.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23
oolworth Wedding.

On Tuesday afternoon at > o'clock
Miss Lena NJ. Franzen and Mr. Chas.
II. Woclworth. both of Wapato. We're
united in marriage by Rev. Morton
l.. Rose of the First Christian church.
Mr.. and Mrs Woolworth will visit
Mr.. Woolworth's parents in the Will
lamette valley before returning to
their home in Wapato.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23
This is Worth Reading.

Leo T. IeIinski Of GS Gibson street
Buffalo. y. Y. says II cured the
most ANNOYING cold sore | ever had
with Bncklen's Arnica salve. | APP
piled this salye once day for two
DAYS. when every trace OF the sore
was gone Heals all sores. Sold un-
der guarantee at C. c. Cases drug
store &c.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23
Miss Erwin Complimcntcd.

The luncheon given Saturday at
ternoon by Mrs. w. l.. Steinweg and
Miss Ida Sharkey in compliment 70
Miss Mary Frances Erwin. who viii
be December bride. was very de-
lightful affair. The dining room
was artistically trimmed in cclof
motif OF red and white Clusters OF
white enchantress carnations, mag
led with dainty ferns. We're placed
on the sideboard The eluny Il ;
covered table was love'y with an ex-
quisite center of red ,ses IN sler-
der cut glass vase. Accompanied !
the place cards were little red Christ
mas bells as favors. The rooms were
lighted by red shaded lights. the r,cL
red glow of which enhanced the beau
ty of the scene. Covers Ware laid
for twelve. The guests present in
cluded Miss Mary Erwin. Miss J.aura
James. Miss Suzanne Erwin. Miss
Zelah Fraser, Miss Lucille James,
Miss Betty Gamble, Mss Marjorie
Moran, Miss Annie Erwin, Miss Jes-
sic Snively. Mrs. Ralph Williamson,
Miss Sharkey and Mrs. Steinweg
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23
Naches Avenue Whist Club.

Mrs. John NJ. Perry and Mrs. Ed
ward ID. Palmer will entertain the
Naches Avenue Whist club today at
luncheon at | o'clock, at the home Of
Mrs. Perry, IA Eleventh avenue
north
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23
Mr.. Kaufman Honored.

Mr.. and Mrs. George y. Tuesley
ente rtained few friends at dinner
Monday At 6 o'clock at their home in
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23

Fascinating Typography ~ ) o
page illustrated catalog No. 2 free.
Woodland. Clarke & Co.. Portland.
Oregon 4s-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23

Fruitvale in honor of Mr.. George
Kaufman. At a dafntily appointed
table. which bore an appropriate cen.
ter, covers were laid for Thomas e-
ly. Joseph Boardway. Arthur PERI.
Mr.. Kaufman. Mr.. Tuesley and Mas
ter Walter Tuesley. Mr.. Kaufman
left last evening for Spokane. where
he will be married to Miss Hazel T..
Summers OF that city. NJ. and Mrs.
Kaufman will be at HON. in this
city. Mr.. Kaufman is connected
with the Yakima Herald as book.
keeper and has large circle OF
friends who all unite in extending
their best wishes and congrat,,la-
tions.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-12-23
Monday Afternoon bridge Club.

On account of the illness of tie
little daughter of Mrs. A. Il. Weed.
Mrs. Henry J. Snively entertained
the Monday Afternoon Bridge clnD
at her home, 119 North Second
street. A number of games Of bridge
were enjoyed during the afternoon
at four tables. at the close of whish
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess. The guests OF the club
for the afternoon were Miss Jean
Cameron. Miss Jessie Snively. Miss
Helen Donald and Mrs. Edward e..
Van Brundt. Mrs. Marshall s. Scud-
der will be the hostess of the club
Monday afternoon. January T.. at he,
home. 102 South Eaches avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
BECOMES LIVE ISSUE.
Friends of Felines Fight Proposed
Tax Scheme.

Since Commissioner mcfarland an
nounced his intention to urge legislation
increasing the tax on dogs and placing a
similar tax on cats the question has be-
come a live issue. Every mail brings
the Commissioners letters from citizens
who claim ownership Of either cats or
dogs, some of whom are heartily in favor
of the scheme, while others oppose It.
Some Of the latter declare the proposition
an outrage.
In the Commissioner mail yesterday
was letter FROM j.. E. r. Ray. chief
of the auditing division of the Department
of Agriculture. in which Mr.. Mac1ar-
lands plan is severely criticised as being
unwarranted and unjust discrimination
and departure from the basic principle
upon which taxes are levied. Mr.. Ray
considers the present tax on dogs ex-
cessive, and in speaking of the proposed
increase declared it is nonstrously and
indef ensibly excessive and in many cases
grievously burdensome. particularly with
ton by saying, IF the proposed bill. with
it's exceptionally harsh and severe pen
alties Is enacted. many cherished little
friends must leave the homes OF your
humber fellow-citizens and many hearts
be sorely and cruelty stricken.
cats and dogs endanger the public health
and safety, the remedy lies In extermina-
ton Let the issue be met frankly and
dealt with promptly and courageously.
Elimination by processes that distinguish
and emphasize the differences in each
little neighborhood between the well-to-
do and the poor, in matter that. lies so
near our hearts. fails to cure the al
legged evil and Is cruelty disingenuous and
unfair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
JOINT CELEBRATION PLANS
OPENING OF NEW MUNICIPAL
BUILDING JULY 1, 1908.
Anniversary Of Present Form Of
Government in Nstrict-Com-
mittees Appointed.

Capt. William Kelly. u. s. A.. superin-
tendent Of construction of the new NUM-
cipal building. and Mr.. James L. Parsons.
contractor. promise the completion OF the
structure by July 1. 1t is conceded gem
orally that occupancy Of the new home
should be made gala event. Details
for the celebration will be worked out by
the committee appointed by the president
of the Washington Board Of Trade. con-
sisting of Mr.. John Joy Edison. Mr. Scott
c. Bone. Gen. George H. Harries. Mr. r.
8. Hight. George F. HUFF. Mr.. Thomas
c. Noyes Col. NJ. M. Parker Mr. Thomas
w. Smith. DR.. William Tindall and MIR.
w. P. Van Wickle. who will act in con-
junction with a committee Of ten from
the Washington Chamber OF Commerce.
That committee consists Of Mr.. Charles
J. Bell. Mr.. A. Lsner. Mr. w. ri.
Saunders, Mr.. w. F. Guide Mr. K. u.
Shaw. Mr.. A. D. Marks. MIR. Chaplin
Brown. Mr.. n. L. Burchell, MIR. George
III. Judd and Mr.. William Ramsey.
The thirtieth anniversary of the estab
lishment of the present form of govern
ment in the District of Columbia occurs
July 1. 1905: therefore 1t is hoped that
these important events can be Jointly
will meet soon. and II is understood will
invite one representative from each OF
the citizens associations to conference.
Inc necessary subcommittee to carry
out the suggestions will be named by the
joint committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
LECTURES ON SHAKESPEARE.
To Be Given by DR.. Griggs for Play.
grounds Association.

DR.. Edward Howard Griggs returns to
Washington this winter to deliver a
course Of six lectures on Shakespeare.
under the auspices and for the benefit Of
the Washington Fairgrounds Association.
The lectures will be given at the Church
of Our Father. 18th and l. streets north
west, beginning next Wednesday evening
at o'clock, and on each successive We'd
nesday evening thereafter until the
course is completed.
DR.. Griggs' lectures here last winter
on Great Moral Leaders aroused con-
siderable interest.
Course tickets and seat reservations are
obtainable at T. Arthur Smiths. 141l F
street northwest.
The course of six lectures opens with
1.-The Humanity of Shakespeare" and the
others trace the development of the
poets art and life by means of five plays.
These are to be given as follows: Feb
ruary g. THE Ethical Awakening"
THE Merchant of Venice March 4.
1.-The Individual and the State. Julius
Caesar: March II. Facing the Mys-
tery-"Hamlet" March 1s. The Trag-
edy of Ambition" Macbeth: March %.
THE Final Attitude. THE Tempest"
DR.. Griggs Is said to unite broad and
deep knowledge of life. with scholas.,
attainments and those arts of the plat
form orator that enable their possessor
to impart his message so that all under
stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
"WILLIE" HAS GROWN.
Secretary Taft's Old School Teacher
Sees His Photograph.

Once upon time she who IL now the
wife Of Marion Swallow. postmaster Of
Red Rock. Okla. taught school in Cincin-
natl. and among her pupils was Willie
Taft" who is now the Secretary of War.
In letter to a friend in Washington
Mrs. Swallow referred to the days In Gin
einnati when pedagogy was her forte. and
incidentally she mentioned that among her
treasured possessions Is the photograph OF
one OF her classes-that one of which
Willie Taft was a promising member.
1t was taken forty years ago. and accord
ing to Mrs. Swal ow, she would not part
with 1t for a fortune
Mrs. Swallows correspondent called the
attention Of the Secretary of War to the
letter Just re ceived. and he at once recalled
the woman who had taught his young
Ideas how to shoot. AS a mark of his
continued regard, he forwarded to his
Quondam teacher a photograph of himself
that she might be able to note the de-
velopment Of the boy into the man. Mrs.
Swallows appreciation was expressed in a
letter Just received. Her sense of humor
has evidently not yet deserted her. Her
chief comment is to the effect that com
parison discloses. to Say the very least, a
growth and development that may be
truly termed wonderful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT
Issued by. William Muehleisen In
Name of Business Interests.

A statement In opposition to- the pro-
posed enactment of prohibitory legislation
for the District of Columbia has been
issued by William Muehletsen. president
Of the Washington Mercantile Association.
1t states that the anti-prohibitionists have
right to be heard by Congress. and that
they are by no means in minority In the
District; also that the association In its
fight against prohibition Is meeting with
virtually the unanimous support OF the
business men Of Washington.
The mere antile community does not
want prohibition in the District" says Mr..
Muehleisen. There can be no doub: OF
this statement. We have received en-
couragement from every kind of business
and from every corner Of the city In our
fight against prohibition. Not only is tn"
business element opposed to prohibition.
ton on the liquor question. Why should
there be any legislation? That Is what
we want to know. Is there anything the
matter with Washington's liquor law?
in the United States. notwithstanding the
fact that there is large element In the
population that is supposed to be difficult
To handle.
Prohibition is not success in large
cities. and it would be conspicuously a
failure in Washington. The population
here is cosmopolitan. and. while very or
Derby 1t is not disposed to abandon the
habits or a lifetime In the consumption
of liquor. We forget sometimes that for
egners are as accustomed to liquor as
they are to bread. They do not abuse
the consumption Of liquor. but. on the
other hand. they would resent any inter-
ference with their use Of 1t.
The ablest men in public life. both
political and Sociological. are of the opin-
ion that prohibitory laws are not the
proper method Of dealing with the liquor
traffic Business men agree with them.
because business men see the practical
side Of things. The sentiment that in
spires prohibitionists is all right. but 1t is
their failure to make their sentiment prac-
teal that makes trouble. We all agree
that drunkenness is bad thing and
should be abolished: but beyond that point
we differ. We agree that gluttony is a
bad thing. too. but no one should pretend
that food should be made difficult to get
because some people cannot restrain their
appetites.
THE point 1 wish to emphasize Just
now is that the people of the District are
not unanimous for any liquor legislation
or in favor of prohibition. 1t Is not a
fair thing to try to convince Congress that
majority here are In favor of prohibi-
ton when they are not. We believe q
great majority of the business men are
opposed to prohibition. They have good
reasons for their opposition. and If Con-
gress wants to know them the busin sss
people will be glad to give them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Amateur Theatricals.

AT the parish hall Of st. James Protes
tant Episcopal Church last THURSDAY
evening three-act comedy. THE Test.
written by Helen Sherman Griffith was
presented by an amateur cast. The cast
was as follows: Samuel B. Pole, jr., al
Col. Van Triton. the guardian: Harry l.
Hamilton. as Robert Acton, a modest mis-
understood lover; Harry S. Wood. as Har
old Weston. a loyal friend; Mabel f.
Evans. as Louise Herndon. seeking TO b.
loved for herself; Lulu Macintosh. az
Miss Horton. whose cap is set for tn.
colonel: Mabel Boardman, as Mrs. Am
brose.. with views for Marjorie-and her
self: Carrie L. Evans. as Marjorie Am
brose. not 'out." but coming and Anna
Belle Macintosh. as Katy. Louise's maid
The Capitol Hill Orchestra furnished the
music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

AT recent meeting of the Sixteenth
District Republican Club of the United
Republican Clubs of the District of Sol
umfbia. at the Porters' Exchange Hotel
1e2 9th street northwest, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
and the coming primaries:
s. H. Rose president: G.. F. Johnson.
vice president: J. w. PenroSe. secretary;
Budd Harris, assistant secretary: James
g. Saunders, treasurer; Chas- W. Willis.
sergeant alarms: Henry ELISE. chairman
of the campaign committee. and Robt. Fl.
Hughes. chaplain
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
indorsing Gen. \. s. Burt, Col. w. s.
OdeI. John w. atterSon and Benz. L.
Gaskins for delegates and alternates to
the republican national convention. and
expressing confidence in the honesty and
integrity of Mr.. Sidney Bieber for re-
iterating his declination to run as a dele
gate. The meeting adjourned to meet
at 3 clock next Tuesday evening at the
Porters' Exchange Hotel 10S 9th street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Disabled Schooners.

The :hree-masted schooner Jeanne Lip
petit is reported to have arrived at
Charleston. S. c.. Thursday leaking bad
". She will repair and resume her trip
to Baltimore with salt from Turks Island.
The Lippett is reported to have encoun-
tered heavy gales off the south Atlantic
coast. and the straining of the vessel in
heavy seas opened her seams and caused
her to leak. The Lippett is known at this
port. and was here late in the fall with
a cargo of Iaths aboard from New Bruins
wick.
The schooner William H. Converse
from Baltimore to Jacksonville with
coal, which lost her sails and sprang
a leak in a heavy gale off the North
Carolina coast early in the week, has
been lowed into Cape Lookout cove by
the revenue cutter Seminole. The schoon-
err. being unable to refit at Cape Lookout.
will be lowed to her destination. In the
gales the schooner ran into she lost not
only the canvas of her sails, but the
boons and gaffs as we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
ChesaDeake&OEaio Railway

NOTE.-PnSI;shed only as informati0n, and mot
guaranteed.
400 P.M.-C. & o. LIMITED. daily-Fast vesti.
Cincinnati. Indianapoli.. Chicago and St.
Louis. Connection for Virginia Hot Springs
Pullman cars Louisville to Nashville Mem
phis and New Orleans. Dining cars. 10
carte service
iI:iO P.M.-F r. " LIMITED daiIy-Puliman
sleepers to Cincinnati. Lexington and Louis
Vile. Compartment sleeping car to Virginia
Hot Springs week days. Dining car. 10
carte service. Pullman sleepers Cincinnati TO
Chicago and St. Louis and Louisville to Mem
phis. Nashville and New Orleans. f
Reservations and tickets at 513 Pennsylvania
avenue. 600 18th street and new Union statios
Telephone Main 1850 for Washington Terminal
Cab Service. and Main 1906 OF FOG for @. O.
Ticket O@co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Taxes, Cats and Rats.

To the Editor OF The Star:
It is all very we'll for officers of the
government to tell the people tina. there
d no panic or business depression, but
when the citizen who earns his daily
bread by the work Of his hands or the
honest transactions O. trade finds his
income reduced so per cent. and that OF
his neighbors likewise, he believes the
contrary Is the fact. Government en-
saloons have not felt the depression, but
the effect is seen in reports of church
and philanthropic organizations. notably
the Associated Charities. In what pros
porous age has the last named been forced
to dguratively get down on it's knees
to get few dollars from the ordinary
charitably inclined public? The parties
who have taken upon themselves the re-
sponsibilities OF running the nation would
better apply themselves to that diligence
which brings blessing and benefit to the
country. instead of augmenting the al
ready depressed business uneasiness by
making laws raising their own pay. throw
Ing out the 'superannuated'' who have
lost their pull. and endeavoring to aug
ment the revenues by unequal and pc
cuIiar taxes Why is 500 horse taxed
% cents and a 5O-cent cat to be taxed
s.? Why is the building department TO
be made selfrsupporting, thereby dis
courag1ng improvements which might
bring in additional revenue. while the
STRENGTHENING department, which is large
lN necessary on account of the use of
horses is paid for by the whole people,
most of whom have no horse, but only a
cat?
This reminds me that wherever the
people have taxed and abolished cats
the rats have so multiplied as to bring
plaques and famines. While in India
efforts are being made to import and
breed cats at high cost to rid the country
~ ~sfo t,,lr{ ,,o-
the footsteps of those who. by abolishing
or making the cat sacred, brought the
present scarcity Of felines in India. A
few years ago the English sparrow was
the object of persecution because II spoil
ed the architecture. Then beautiful
snow fell and gave the city Il fright.
Now it's the cats. Oh, Rats!
w. f. ALLEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

ern brick and cement stable for the &C.
commodation of these animals and the
shelter of the rolling stock.
In all the bakery buildings first thought
In construction and after thought in daily
operation. has been given to sanitation.
and besides the careful protection OF the
flour from the time it enters one end OF
the system until it comes out the other.
sifted and pure no precaution is spared
to secure rigid adherence to the motto
"cleanliness.'' And this. it is declared, in
large measure has contributed to the
popularity of the Weinberg product, and to
the prosperity of the enterprising man
behind it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Action in aibbs-Lawson Casa

The Commissioners have received from
D. w. Baker, United States attorney for
the District Of Columbia. a letter return
Ing the afiidavit Of Inspector Lawson Of
the building department with reference
to certain charges that E. F. Gibbs had
attempted to give check to Mr.. Lawson
IN the exercise of his Official duties in
connection with the installation of fire
escapes.
The United States attorney states that
on consideration Of the affldavit and of
statements of witnesses called before
him he Is OF the opinion that the evil
dence does not show that the action of
Mr.. Gibbs in the matter was with intent
to influence the action Of Mr.. Lawson on
any official question. or with intent to in.
fiuence him to commit or allow the COM
mission of any fraud, and, therefore, in
his opinion. the case Is not one which
should be presented to the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Gen. Harries Wins Case.

Justice Wright of the District Supreme
Court has awarded judgment in. favor of
Gen. George II. Harries in the suit in
stituted against him and Lieut.. Durston
and Ensign Bleo OF the Naval Battalion.
N. G.. d. c., growing out of the death of
Melvin L. Cleveland, who was drowned
near Blackstone Island. in the Potomac,
in November, 1905. by the capsizing of
a speed launch being lowed by the U.SS.
Oneida. The father OF young Cleveland
who filed suit for $4,000 damages, has
noted an appeal. A demurrer was over
ruled as to Lieut. Durston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Lecture at Smithsonian Institution

The second lecture of series supported
by bequest of James Hamilton to the
Smithsonian Institution. known as the
Hamilton lectures. will be delivered April
%. at the time of the annual meeting of
the National Academy of Sciences in
Washington. by Prof. George f. Hale. di-
rector OF the Mount Wilson solar observa-
tory, California. on Some Recent Ad-
vances in Our knowledge of the Sum-
The first use of this fund, which accu-
mulated with interest. was made In 1905
when DR.. Andrew d. White delivered a
lecture on The Diplomatic Service OF
the United States. With Some Hints
Toward It's Reform" Prof. Hale, who has
been chosen to deliver the second lecture.
is in charge OF the solar observatory near
Pasadena
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Celebrates Douglass and Lincoln Day

The Musolit Club of this city last Fri
day night celebrated the anniversary of
the birth of Abraham Lincoln and Fred.
erick Douglass at the Washington Con-
servatory of Music. 9th and T streets.
James A. Cobb, newly elected president
presided. The musical selections were
under the direction of Prof. ]. r. Layton
L. G. Gregory paid tribute to the life
and work of Abraham Lincoln. H. NJ
Joseph gave the Englishman's viewpoint
of the life of Frederick Douglass char
acterizing him as practical man, a
philosopher and q man deeply religious. ="
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Success of New Partisan Hotel.

Announcement Is made that never In the
history of Paris hotels has such success
from the start been had as that Of the
new Hotel Meurice. built on the site of
the old house of the same name and
opened last May. when the Princess Hen
~ of Battenberg. mother Of the Queen
OF Spain. was one OF the first guests.
The King and Queen Of Spain occupied
the entire first floor In October en- route
TO visit the King of England.
The restaurant is under the direction of
Mr.. Schwenter. manager of the Meurice
and formerly OF the Savoy Hotel, London