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ALARMS HER RELATIVES.
Elderly Woman Away From Home
All Night Found in Marsh.

Mrs. Margaret Gilbert. seventy-eight
years Of age. whose home is at 22O6 F
street. caused her family considerable
uneasiness by remaining away from home
all last night She left the residence OF
her son, Policeman Henry Gilbert, l1Ul
oath street, about 3 O'Clock in the after
noon. Members of the police department
ard her relatives participated in a search
which lasted all night. 1t was thought
she had become bewildered while on her
way home and had continued south along
Path street to the river. but this morning
shortly before 9 o'clock she was found in
the marsh near Benning road and 24th
street She was conveyed to the Casualty
Hos pital by the police of the ninth pre-
clnct. Relatives were notified of her
whereabouts and arrangements made for
her return home.
Members of the family today expressed
higi. appreciation of the services of Lieut.
F'alvey and his men in the search for
Mrs Gilbert.
She Is reported to be in a critical con-
dltioH because of exposure in the swamp
where she was found waist deep in water
and mud; but it is hoped that she will
recover.
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her performance showing the skill and
finish only attained by constant practice.
Miss Forney also sang the concluding
number. America" assisted by chorus
composed Of Misses NJ. Needham. M.
Saxton. E. Brown. E. Davis. NJ. Tucker.
M DeHart l. Taylor. ]. Poole. N. Rob
inson and r.. Shaw.
Little Red Riding Hood" with Miss
Minnie Saxton in the title role. was sue
cessfully given in the afternoon.
The central figure at a scongratulatfon
party today was little Miss Anna Harvey.
daughter of Mr.. Hugh F. Harvey. A
number OF her friends visited her home.
at 2213 Washington circle. and congratu-
lated her upon her appearance as THE
Peek-a-Boo girl and her clever dancing
for sweet charity last night at the Be-
lasco Thcater.
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Musurea Club.

Society will be we'll represented al the
concert tomorrow evening at the New
Willard. when the Musurga Club, led by
the well known organist. Mr.. Priest. will
make its initial appearance in the can
tata of 1.-The Desert
The affair is given under the auspices
of the board of lady managers of the
Episcopal Eye. Ear and Throat Hospital
for the benefit of that institution. in
which so many of our most prominent
citizens are interested. as seen by the list
of patronesses for the event Miss Yulee
Noble will have charge of a group of
young society girls who will sell pro-
grams.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Charles A. Payne and Lottie B. Jack
son.
James G. Spindle and Lillian Anderson.
both of Hanover county, Va.
William H. Jordan of Hanover county.
Va. and Emma Willard of Scottsberry,
Va.
Maurice E: Matthews and Hattie O..
Gets.
John H. Crawford and Alice O. Mitchell.
Charles w Turner and Josephine Smith.
James F. Dillon and Daisy NJ. Gray.
Harry Hunt Of Chevy Chase Lake, Nd,
and Sybil r. Reed of this city.
John r. Davenport and Eva Forbes.
Albert Lewis and Ester Allen.
James E. Payne and Teresa A. Ebert.
James F. TalIey and Emma 4. West.
Thad E. Fowke of Agnewville. Va. and
Mamie B. Marshall of Mossneck, Va.
Vernon c. Ward of New York city and
Mary Wells of this city.
Thomas l.. Payne and Carrie II. Gills.
both of Creme Va.
Willie L. Richards of Orange. Va. and
Esther F. Goodwin of Gordonsville. Va.
Charles c. Finnegan and Mary E.
Fraunholz. both of Baltimore. Md.
Dennis ]. O'Connor and Mary F. Welsh.
Logan l.. Woolard and Mary S. Schwein-
shaut.
CORVALLIS W. Herndon and Nellie M.
Mills.
Oliver j. Ford of Richmond, Va. and
Jessie S. Bennett of Baltimore. Md.
Landon A. Walker and Katie NJ. Stops.
Sidney c. Gibson of Baltimore. Nd. and
Leila E. Britts of this city.
Charles a. Prairie and Isabel T. Holmes.
Gabriel F. Coulon and Minnie NJ.
Schuyler.
Roy T. Hoffman and Cora L. Grimsley.
Charles S. Thomas and Leila L. Hen
derson.
Reuben T. Angle and Alice Wise, both
of Baltimore, Md.
Samuel c. Sutton and Marion c. Perkins.
George W. Washington and Aline Car
penter.
Felix T. Moore and Josephine Brigham.
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CAMP TO GIVE BALL.
Cons Of Confederates and Daughters
Of Southland as Hosts.

Arrangements are today being completed
for the ball to be given tomorrow evening
by Washington Camp, No. 3O5. Sons Of
Confederate Veterans. at the Arlington.
Indications point to the fact that this
will be one of the most successful and
representative southern functions of the
year. and it will be attended largely by
the congressional contingent of the south
and the fair daughters of the southland
who are attending. various young ladies'
schools in this city, as well as the promi-
nent southern people who are residents
here.
The patrOnesseS are Mrs. Anselm j. Nc
Laurin, Mrs. ]. II. Bankhead. Mrs Robert
L. Tay,or. Mrs. Tillman, Mrs. Seth Shop
ard. Mrs Randolph, Mckim. Mrs. Leigh
Marion Butler. Mrs. John Sharp Will
liams. Mrs. Arthur Ramsey of Fairmont
Seminary. Mrs. Archibald Young, Mrs
Rosalie Bocock, Mrs. NJ. p Summerville
and Miss Ida Lee Duncan of Belcourt
Seminary. Mrs. Anthony Wayne. Mrs
Thompson. Mrs. Worthington Bowie and
Mrs. William H. Saunders.
The young ladies' committee is composed
of Miss Ruth Worthington Bowie. chair
Saunders. Julie Williams !. Rita wrenn.
NJ abel Towers. Bappie Hill. Mildred E..
Perrie. Minnie Carroll. Margaret Young.
Louise White, Frances Lipscomb. Halle
English, Nina MARI, Sue b. Riley. Adele
Moody. Augusta Magruder. Ida Collins.
Ethel Stafford. Frances Youngblood, Mrs.
Charles H. Fred. Mrs. b. F. Oden. Mrs
Wade H. Atkinson and Misses Cooper,
Gould and Parham.
The young ladies' committee will receive
the guests on behalf of the Sons.
The floor committee for the occa sion
will be. James b. Hose. chairman: ]. Mon
roe Britt, commandment. and Messrs J. Ed
mund Pennybacker, Edwin c. Dutton
Wallace Strealer. Fontaine Mahood, F.
Russell .ravel. Leroy Livingston, HI. Nc
Gowan Holmes. Capt L. Walter Mitchell
A. F. Lever, j. A. Burnett, Dr. Oscar
Wilkinson, James w. Blackburn, jr.,
Claude I. Bennett. Edwin w. Kerr,
George s. Covington. Ernest H. Daniel,
]. Lyon King. Thomas n. Neale, w. w.
Lemmond. Harry K. Hickey, Clement C.
Heth. Franklin Hunt. Dan X. Jackson. d.
J: CAN'T. Louis E. kup:er, Warren G.
Eynon. Worthington Bowie and William
H. Saunders
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Military May Hop.

At the military May hop at Washing
ton barracks next Tuesday night for the
benefit of the Rough Riders monument
fund. which Mrs. Allyn X. Capron is ar
ranging. she will be assisted by the fol-
lowing executive committee: Miss Adee,
the Misses Abbott. Miss Anne Bay
ard. Miss Helen Depew, Miss Helen
Downing. Miss Darlington. Miss Granger.
Miss Julia Heyl. Miss Knox. Miss Port
ner. the Misses Sessions. Miss Hanna
Taylor and Miss Louise White The
patronesses are Mrs j. Franklin Bell.
Mrs. Darlington. Mrs. Eliot. Mrs. O'Reil-
ly. Mrs. Aleshire. Mrs. winslow. Mrs.
Humphrey. Miss Gillespie. Mrs. Koester.
Mrs: Hazard. Mrs. Henley. Mrs. Hannis
Taylor and Mrs. George B. Davis
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Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health office during; the past twenty
four hours:
David w. and Idella Rofe, April -;
female.
Francis A. and Alice G. Radnohl. April
20: male.
Austin I. and Martha E. Jarboe, April
26: female.
James and Margaret Dove. April %;
male
l.. W. and Florence W. Travis, April
%: female.
Henry c. and Bessie c. Milans. April
10; male.
Dennis A. and Annie E. McInerney.
February 6; male.
Richard l.. and Anna Louise Spire.
April %: female.
Richard and Adele Minor. April q; -.
Robert w. and Mabel Allen. April %:
female.
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Was Not in Auto Smash.

DR.. Carlisle p. knight Of 941 New York
avenue. who was reported to have been
in an auto smashup on 14th street ex-
tended Tuesday evening last. says he was
not in the machine at the time of the
accident and declares that the auto was
run by his chauffeur. Dona McCracken.
and cont 8ined two ladies' instead OF three.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-30

Mrs Swanson. wife of the Governor OF
Virginia. was the guest of honor yester-
day at a luncheon given by Mrs I'hropp.
The others present were Mrs. Chatard.
Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Marye. Mrs. Mer-
Ram. Mrs. Duvall, Mrs. j. Sharp Will
lams. Mrs. Tillman, Mrs. Oracle, Mrs.
Neale. Mrs Hudgns. Mrs. Denny, Mrs.
Sharp. Mrs. Terry and Mrs. w. F. Block
of Chicago, who is Mrs. Troops house
guest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-30

Mrs. E. F. Mackall. Miss Daisy Heath
Mackall and Miss Catherine Hilton OF
this city are spending ten days at At
lantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-30

Mr. Walter S. Pratt announces the en-
gagement of his daughter. Eleanor Page,
to Mr. Thomas Hildrup Tulloch. The
wedding will take place early in June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-30

Mr. Thomas F. Walsh entertained ten
guests at dinner in the Plaza Hotel, New
York. last night
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Representative and Mrs J. Van Vechten
Olcott viii give a large dinner tonight.

land accompanied by their wives. are
making tour of the states after trip
to California. Mr.. Ernest Roethlisberger
will return TO his home at Berne, Switz-
erland.
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Mr. and Mrs. Calf will entertain nearly
200 guests at a dance tonight. the date
being the first anniversary of their daugh-
ter's marriage to Dr.. Cary D. Langhorne.
DR.. and Mrs. Langhorne are leaving
shortly for Honolulu. where the former
will be in charge of the naval station
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IN the WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS HELEN CANNON ENTER
TAINs AT LUNCHEON.
Some Other Hospitalities and Future
ones-Travel Plans-Per-
sonal Notes.

Miss Helen Cannon gave luncheon to-
day for her house guest. Mrs. D. c. Nu-
gent of ST. Louis, who is spending this
week with her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-30

Mrs. Hitchcock has issued cards for a
small tea for Mrs. Guy Howard at the
Highlands Saturday afternoon.
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DIED.

DANENHowER. On Tuesday April :s. 1905,
CHARLES DANENHoWER: husband d
Funeral from his late residence 1912 New Jersey
avenue northwest. Friday. May 1. at pm.
Funeral private. i.
DANENHOwER. Encampmcnt 81. =. v. L.
The death OF Comrade CHARLES pANEN-
Friday May I. 1908; at O'clock pm. from
northwest. All comrades are invited 10 at.
w j. WEISS. Adh H.. w.-sANpFoRD. Col. .
DeGRooT; On "Wednesday; April %, 1905, at
band of Mary a. 1SGroOt in his 'even,y:-hrst
01 rasdense WederbSrn va. ono the ms Fails
Church and Vienna electric road.
DIGGs. On Wednesday. April - 1905, at II
an at her residence i44i Church street
Kate Digs. daughter of Eliza Holmes and
the late Thornton Holmes Of Upper MARI
T.. horG. Md Nd; aEsd h,ty.:ne ysars; , v...
Avenue Baptist Church.
ISABEL. S. CUTTINGS. daughter Of the late
Judge Albert and Hannah constable and be-
Se':Ss: % Nd at''E s.s%ars
pers please copy.)
HUIDEKoPER On Wednesday. April % 1905.
ton. D. G. FREDERIC woLTERs HutiiDE.
ROPER. In his sixty-eighth year.
> O'clock: ,rhil.dslpSis. Ne" York aud bss.
ton papers please copyD q
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
1t is with deep sorrow that announcement is
FREDERIC W. HuIDEkOrEI. which occurred
the ' s@ety ar" resaested to attend the funeral.
which will take place from his late residence.
1919 18th street, on Friday afternoon. May 1.
VIM. STONE ALERT. Vice President.
ALBION KEITH PAltifis. Jr.. Secretary.
LEWIS. On Tuesday. April "a I9os. at $40
% n Ri: 40 a sTes =, m.
Funeral from his hate residence Friday. May I.
ut : pm. Relatives and friends invited to be
present. Intermcnt private.
at o'clock an, mt the residence OF his
parents. $40 street northeast. CLARENCE
j., beloved of John and Emma Lynch, 10
the fifteenth year Of his age.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
McCRAY. On Thursday. April so 1905 at 1870
an. at the Folger apartment holsc MAR
GAREI; infant daughter Of W. II. aud Jes-
Funeral Friday. May !, 1905 at 4 O'Clock pm.
Private.
an. at her residence. ii2. 18th street north
Funeral services will he held IN Friday. May 1.
at pm. at the residence Of her sitter.
Mrs. \. o. Williams, LIZA Massachusetts
avenue northwest.
PERKINS. On Tuesday. April IS. 1905 at
pm, MARGARET, widow OF William Per
kins.
Funeral from her daughters residence. 30 <
street northwest, on Friday. May l. at $50
O'Clock. thence to ST. Aloysius Church. where
mass will be said at 10 am. for the repose
OF her soul. Relatives and friends invited TO
attend.
STITH. On Wednesday. April b. 1898. 3
pm. at his residence. 81 street north
west WILLIAM f.. beloved husband Of Fam
ME Beverly Stith. In the sixty-second year
- Of his age.
Funeral from Wright's chapel. 1887 10th street
northwest, on Friday. May 1. At 2:30 pm.
Relatives and friends invited. Intermeut
private.
p ~.r, IS
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In Memoriam.

"I brother. w ASH +. cRtsoS. WHO
sntered into rest six years ago today. April
BY HIS SISTER. MARIA L. CRUsoR.
CUNNINGHAM In sad but loving remembrance
Of my dear father. PETER CUNNINGHAM.
who departed this life three years ago TODAY.
April 30. 1906.
Farewell, dear father sad farewell:
The loss TO me no tongue can tell.
IT'S sad indeed to. part from thee,
But Gods strong arms supporteth me:
And when on earth | breathe no more
I'll meet you the heavenly shore
HIS LOVING DAUGHTER. EMMA HALL.
my dear wife. LETITIA WALTON FOR
ago. ''p''' o. Gen. HENRY FORREST.
HICKMAN. In loving remembrance OF ms dear
husband, ANTHONY HICKMAN, VITO died
thirteen years ago today. April ~. i3oo.
His suffering with the day.
Yet lived le at it's close.
And breathed the long. long night away
In statue-like repoee.
But when the sun in all his state
Illumed the eastern skies
lie passed through Glory morning gaze
And walked In Paradise.
BY HIS LOVING WIFE. NJ. j. HICKMAN.
HOPKINS In sad but loving remembrance OF
our beloved one. JAMES ROBERTS HOr-
KINS. who departed this life April ~ i"''
then We also shall appear with Him In glory.
Col, iii:4.b ,.,y
STONE In sad but loving remembrance OF our
devoted mother NELLIE ROBINSON SToNE.
who departed this life three years ago TO-DAY.
April ~. 1905
Earthly things have lost their brightness.
lows once cherished now are gone.
And our hearts have lost their lightncss
Since her smile has bern wfthdrawn
Oh, 10 see those loved eyes languish.
And that loving heart grow cold;
Who oh who. can tell anguish,
Who can half our grief unfold:
RY HER DEVOTED DAUGHTERS. SARAH
LANKIN AND GRACE ROBINSON.
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Miss Taylor. and Messrs. Ball, Doyle,
Fish, Fritz. Marshall and Woltx.
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The French ambassador and Nine. JUS
serand. the assistant secretary of the
navy and Mrs Newberry. Maj. Gen. and
Mrs Gillespie and DR.. Charles W. Rich
ardson were among those entertaining at
dinner last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-30

The Sixth Presbyterian Church team of
the Interdenominational Bowling League.
winners Of The Evening Star trophy. was
rendered a reception at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Woltz, 30S South
Capitol street. An enjoyable evening was
spent. after which refreshments were
served. Among those present were Mrs.
Charles Woltz. the Misses Florence.
Irene Cora and Annie Woltz. the Misses
Lille and Mildred Hercus.: Miss Baker of
Virginia, Miss Payne, Miss Richard and
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Miss Ma-iette Little has removed from
1858 University place to 30OG 18th street
northwest where she will be with
friend until she leaves the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-30

Miss Elsie Clagett Elbrey. niece CT Mr..
Robert H. Fuller. private secretary to
Gov Hughes. and Mr.. Herbert Osborn
Stabler of this city were married by Dean
Talbot in All Saints Cathedral, Albany.
Yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Stab'er will re-
side here after q Wedding journey.
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CRUSOR. In loving remembrance Of my devoted
brother. WASHINGTON r. CRCS0R. who
80 1902.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
Dutcn for Oh klna.

w. W. Scott. Passaic IN. J.) law
yer. is negotiating with persons Of
Holland descent OF that city in an
attempt to induce IL to go to Cleve
land. o.. and take up their homes at
Forest Hill. the estate Of John D
Rockefeller.
A. H. Howatt, general superintend
ent OF the Rockefeller estate. was In
Passaic recently and made arrange
ments with Mr.. Scott to secure the
families. Much difficulty is encoun
tered In securing help. he said and
after years of experiment Mr.. Rookie
Teller has come to the conclusion that
Tie Jersey Dutch are superior to all
others and has decided to employ
them exclusively on his Ohio estate
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
PURSUED ~ WILD gLspnANrA
oeath q . Wounded Dull oavsd the
huntlns Party.

osath q . Wounded Dull oavsd the
Hunting Party.
7 was kneeling. while my men LAY
nat on their faces" writes c. q. schll
linss In his with Flashlight and
Rihe." Of an elephant hunting Incl.
dent Il sent two more bullets into
the male elephant. The whole herd
then gathered around aD old female
elephant and broke away In . quick
shufie Since they turned to the
right enjoyed the grand sight oi
swenty.four elephants passing At .
distance Of about $50 feet. The
wounded male passed a little nearer
to me and I could not refrain from
nrtng at him once more. The whole
herd stopped. took the young ones
into their midst. looked aVund and
shifted the air.
They discovered us. and. led by
two females. they came to attack us.
The situation became very critical,
Tor IL the long run the animals were
bound to overtake US. fed as fast
as my feet would carry me In the
wake OF my men. who were running
away from the animal at a right angle.
They knew. as did. that the ele-
plants sense Of sight is weak and
that our only chance OF escape lay in
changing. from time to time, the
direction Of our flight.
We did not dare look around. but
buried on In breathless haste. The
laundering. dull noise Of the pursuing
elephants came nearer and nearer.
Then suddenly q piercing. trumpet
Ike sound was heard above the duL.
nolse. Turning around I saw the
wounded animal falling into a sitting
posture and the rest OF the herd In
Wild dight away from u.s."
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
Ants Set Good Example.

"Crossing the road In the park"
Srltes a visitor to Panama. Il OBJ.
served curious thing Green leaves.
thousands OF them. each the size Of q
small oak or maple leaf. were moying Z
In regular marching order along the
road. a continuous line. as far as the
eye could reach. 1t proved to be an
army OF ants, each one carrying a leaf
on Its back. which completely hid its
little body. On closer view I saw .
parallel line Of ants returning unload
ed, or empty-backed. to the place OF
supply up rather long. steep hill.
In crossing the roadway the driver
Of our carriage stupidity ran over both
lines. A few ants fell out, never to
go back. but the broken ranks instant
ly nlled and the procession moved on
increasingly as before. During the
busy season these soldier ants march
Gay and night. laying In their supply
Of food. II some OF the dirty and lazy
looking Panamars | saw In the city
would be forced TO follow the example
sf the soldier ants things might b
dksrent on TIE isthmus'
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
Jswe's Of English Women.

Many English society women ar,
the owners OF Jewels worth the pro
verbal kings ransom. Perhaps The
largest collections belong to the duch.
ess OF Portland and the duchess of
Marlborough. but viscountess Iyeapb
II the possessor OF one OF the most
valuable necklaces In England. He,
pearls are worth over $3.50. 900. and
took Lord lveagh q long time to col.
Iect. Lady Rothschild. the COUNTIES,
OF Dudley. the countess OF Annesley
and Lady Denman all own most beau.
tiful pearls. The duchess Of Rox
ourshe and the Marchioness of Duf
ferin both have large number Of tn.
quoisey
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
sealpIoek More Than Ornament.

Suspended from a chandelier over
his desk in the ONCE Of P1lice Com
missioner McAdoo Of Few York. Is .
lock OF brown hair. 1t Is about ten
inches long and one end Is inclosed In
a beaded sack made Of buffalo hide.
The curiosity Of a reporter who hap
pened In the commissioners once
was aroused. Whats that iock Of
hair, Mr.. McAdoo?" was the inquisi.
tive ones question "Oh, that's scalp
given to me by the Indians at the st.
Louis exposition" said the commits
sioner. ITS there to serve as .
vlrning TO innuisitive reporters"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
chIldrsn's Companions.

Every mother has more or less Of .
problem on her hands In the matter OF
her childres's companions, and 1t is
sometimes . delicate affair to avoid
oharisaism, ill-feeling between neigh.
oors and the spirit Of antagonism at
home, In an effort to prevent undesir.
able intimacies. Little children ar.
safest when at play directly under the
mothers eye. but. as they develop, II
10 wise, believe, to fortify them with
right principles and then to trust them
and show them that We do!
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
Seek to Deceive Gods.

In cases OF drought 1t II custom
ary In China to organize professions
to the temples. everybody going bare
heads". II they meet any one In q Gov
cred Chair or carrying a sunshade.
they destroy the chair and the shade,
In the belief that the gods will be
nierciful and grant relief sooI er II ev
sIybOdy IL suffering from tn. heat.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
The Marrying Habit.

"Yes, lady" said the convict, my
trouble wuz dat I attended too many
SAddn's." "Ah!" exclaimed th>
prison visitor. 4 suppose that started
you in the drink habit!" mo, lady;
Dc trouble wuz dat | wu1 de bride
groom At al o. them"
3 MO-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
Her Chance 70 Abus, Him,

Lady" said Flooding Pete. ARE
you one O. desc people dat hates
tramps" II am" was the prompt
and decisive ans'aer. We'll, wouldn't
you like L, SHOW your feelin's BY
temptin' me to overea. myself an put
tn the curse Of dyspepsia on me?
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03

Seven Years Dogs Average Life.
The average life Of dog Is about
seven years. although some live to be
much older than that.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-03
Tonic for wornout Horses.

The Germans give wornout horses
a tonic Of roasted coffee beans mixed
With honey.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-12
TAFT AND BRYAN TO
BE HONORED GUESTS
Rival Candidates for Presidency
to Address Same Meeting
in Chicago
Republican Will Have Right
Hand Seat at NonpoIitical
Gathering


CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-For the first
time in the history of modern politics,
two rival candidates for the presidency
of the United States will meet at the
same board and address the same au-
dience. William H. Taft. republican,
of Ohio, and William j. Bryan, demo-
crat of Nebraska, are to be the guests
of honor at the annual banquet of the
Chicago association of commerce at the
Auditorium on the evening of October Z.
This announcement was made today
at the headquarters of the Chicago
association of commerce. which organ
ization already had secured assurances
of the presence of the two presidential
nominees on different days for the third
convention of the Lakes to Gulf deep
waterway association.
1t had been announced that Taft
would open the convention October z,
that Bryan would close it October 8
and that Taft would be the guest of
honor at the banquet October Z.
Bryan was Informed, Taft had
been. that the banquet would be a nom
political affair and agreed to attend.
Taft win occupy the right hand seat
at the express wish and with the full
approval of the democratic nominee
and his friends.