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The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

The Washington Society Girls" EX-
travaganza Company is larger and better
this season than ever. The management
has gone to a great expense by engaging
Mr. Leo Stevens, a welI-known musical
comedy producer, to write and stage the
entire production. Mr.. Stevens himself is
comedian who has originality and a
style of his own, and his work in this
show is a feature. He is known as the
man with the funny sHeeze" Mr.. Stevens
is one Of the youngest weil-known stage
directors, but he Is proving himself con-
noisseur Of charming femininity. vocal
talent. and clever acting. and all who
visit The Washington Society Girls" Ex-
travaganZa Company at the New Lyceum
this week are assured of enjoying a
pleasing entertainment AS a feature
Nile. Mooreys living pictures win be
seen.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

Chase's next week will surprise its pat
rons with another mammoth comedy and
novelty programme containing the Pia-
nOphiends. the Misses Gilmore Ella Brad
mas Horses. the Quaker City Quartette,
DarTOs brothers, Lewis and Green, Mar
seilles, and the motion pictures Magic
Railway Construction The advance
sale of reserved seats sets in at the box
Office tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09
RlNE. C0NVEETI0H HaII

Military Band Aft and Eve. Races Thurs. Nights
Sessions Ner., l5c. At. and Night, &c.
PTize Tonight f0r Some Couple.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-09

All advertising contracts made BIZ The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona hde circulation "a circulation In
Washington larger by thousands chan
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital It's b0oks are
open.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
HIGHWAYMEN ABROAD
Approach of Autumn Brings Van
guard of Robbers to TOWN.. ii.
Green the First Victim.

Holdup men are evidently operating
in salt Lake City again and before
long. or rather when the cold weather
comes. the hold up season may be ex-
pected to be in full swing.
At 1 o'clock this morning, while on
his way to his home at 1856 east Third
South street. J. II. Green was con-
fronted at Franklin avenue and Third
South street by two masked men, one
Of them armed with "a revolver. The
hishwaymen ordered him to throw up
his hands which he did as quickly as
nossible While one of the men held
the gun on Green, the other searched
his pockets and relieved him of So.
The holdups then told their victim
to beat it, up the street and not look
ba, on pain of death.
Green followed instructions until he
thought it would be safe to retrace
his steps. He then reported the matter
TO the police and officers began n
search for the robbers but were unable
to locate them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
MULTI.NAMED NEGRO PLEADS.
George And-So-Forth Washington
Draws -Four Months in Jail.

George Leonard Snowfall Abraham
Lincoln Washington, the lS-year- bow
legged negro who has been in the
clutches of the police many times for
various offenses, chiefly petit larceny,
was sbefore Judge j. j. Whitaker in
the criminal division OF the city court
this morning on the charge of obtain
ing money by false pretensas.
"Ah doan guess Ah'll done plead
guilty" said G. l.. 5. A. l., Washington.
Upon the recommendation of Asst
County Atty. Myers the ebony hued
youth was given four months in the
county jail and for that period the
police will not be bothered by the youth
who cannot keep his hands off other
peoples property.
Young Washington telephoned to Mr..
Frauken of the Druehl & Franken
drug store Saturday. represented him
self as being Herbert Crltchlow, and
asked Mr.. FTanken to hand over 10
washington IS. Mr. Franken gave the
negro the money and later discovered
that Washington had impersonated Mr..
Critchlow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
SKIN CLEARED
by simple Change in Food.

II has been said by n physician that
most diseases are the result Of lndiges-
ton.
There's undoubtedly much truth in
the statement even To the cause OF
many unsighty oruptions, which many
suppose can be removed by applying
some remedy on the outside,
BY changing her food a Kan girl was
relieved Of an eczema which was a
great annoyance 10 her She writes;
For five months / was suffering
with an eruption on my face and hand
which our docter called ec2ema ana
which caused mo a great deal of incon-
venience The suffering was almost
unhearablc
The medicine ! took only gave me
temporary relief. one day ! happened
20 read somewhere that eczema was
caused by indigestion Then ] read
that many persons had been relieved
of indigestion 10y eating Grape Nuts.
II decided 10 try II, ! liked the taste
OF the food ana was particularly pleas
ed to notice that my indestlon was I'M
proving and mat the eruption was dis
appearinR as II by magic. had AZ
last found In this great rood solne-
thing that reached my trouble.
"When ] md a victim OF this allie
tlon | remember my own former Autf-
ering and advise a trial OF Grape Is
food instead of medicines 'Ihere' 3
name given by Postum Co., Battle
creek Mich. Read, "rhe Road 10 Wen
VILE" In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to Tine. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19

gated, 81: girls reported from schools.
so. reported through other sources, 4:
boys found on streets, 8: reported
from schools, 30; reported through
other sources. 10.
Number OF children attending no
school. 364 girls found on streets. 3;
found at work. Q; reported from
schools, "a; reported through other
sources SO: boys found on streets. 1G;
found nj work. II; reported from
schools, n, reported through other
sources. 1876,
Number of certificates Of exemption
granted. 1885, girls where mother Is
a widow, 80; where mother or father
is an Invalid s; temporary certificates
granted on account of sickness. II; on
account Of physical or mental condi-
ton certified by competent physl-
clan, 6; having completed the eighth
grade, / where child has neither
father nor mother, / boys whore
mother is n widow. "a. where mother
or father is an Invalid, IS; whore chill
dren have moved into city too late to
enter school advantagcously, 3: temp
orafy certificates granted on account
or sickness, 80; on account of physical
or mental condition, certified by q
competent physician. "a. having COM
pleted the eighth grade 8; where child
has neither father nor mother. G.
Miscellaneous, IS; number Of GER
tillcates revoked, d. number Of temp
ornrY certificates extended, 10; num-
Der OF homes visited. $50; for truancy.
1873: for absence. 80; for non-attend-
ance, S4S; for miscellaneous offenses
So; notifications of requirements OF
law, 6.
Employer by personal visits, 6; par
| ents, 651; by letter, So; by persona
| visits. 5SS; miscellaneous cases invcsti-
| gated, 60; stores and factories visited
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19

Don't fail to see the blind lap races,
Saltair, tonigh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

MT ana Mrs. James Hansen an
nounce the engagement OF their
daughter, Bertha, % Mr.. Abraham III.
Cannon, the marrige 10 take place
Sept. g. 1908,
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Birrell an
nounco the engagement OF their
daughter Elizabeth, 10 Mr. George
r. Worthen, the wedding to TAKE
place Sept. 80.
Last night the wedding Of Miss Mary
Eldredse and Lee Greene Richards took
place al the home of the BRIDES mother.
Mrs G. a. Eldredge, Bishop Ben FL
dredgp performing the ceremony Ia
the presence of tile relatives ana
number OF intimate friends. The rooms
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19

were beautifully decorated. roses. sweet
meas and oot5anolo,,, hoirc, rso5 In
a.. -. ,,''.. ,,,,. -. -.
''e Nailo"9 IVoIi'S' Ihe uIIue "oiS u
handsome gown of white satin with
lace trimmings. a long veil of white
tulle fastened with a pearl pin, and
carried white roses, Miss Chloe Smoot
was maid of honor and wore a gown
of white crepe over taffeta and car
RED PINK sweet peas Mr.. Evan ldch-
per followed the ceremony, the table
being beautifully decorated and the ma
waian Troubadours furnished delight
full music during the evening. Mem
bers of the family assisted in receiv-
ing and entertaining. among them Mrs,
Eldredge, Mr. and Mrs. Richards, par
ents of the groom Mrs. Reed Smoot of
Provo, who is sister OF the bride;
Mrs. Theodore l.. Center of Ely, New.
another sister; Mr.. and Mrs Ernest
lGldredge of Portland or, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy S. Eldredge of Tacoma. Mr..
for Paris where Mr.. Richards will act
as one Of the judges at the coming
Miss Helen Boes was hostess at
of Cadet Charles Hines OF West Point,
the amusement being military euchre,
and the rooms decorated in national
and Jananpse flags and West Point nom
nants in gray, gold and black. while
a profusion of flowers added to the
pretty effect. The tallies were hand
painted pennants, and all details car
ending with the call of the bugle and
other pretty devices figuring in the
entertainments. About nine tables were
played.
go arrived last night and will be the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. II. NJ. Din
woodey for an indefinite time, Mr.. Por-
rens is vice president OF the cosmopoli-
In Chicago, and has charge of the vocal
department of that institution. Mrs.
Porrens is also connected with tho
musical circles there. Mrs. Porrens was
formerly Miss Maggie Liddell of this
city and has many friends here.
Miss Francies Cowan gave luncheon
today followed by an Orpheum party.
at an afternoon affair tomorrow.
have returned from very pleasant
visit among their friends in the south.
DR.. and Mrs. Broadbent and Mr. and
from Fish Lake after an outing of two
weeks.
N4a a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19

New style races, saltair Bicycle track
tonight
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
TRUANT OFFICERS REPORT.

Ed. stromness & Son, 7ll state st.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
Investigated 1874 Cases of Boys with
Aversion to Attending School.

The annual report Of Truant OFFICER
Alma Clyton is now in the hands of
supt. D. H. Christensen, of the city
board Of education. Following ls an
epitome of the document
Number of cases Of runaway inyes-
tigated, 1884; girls reported from
schools, ..
Boys found on streets, 27; reported
from schools, l4S.
Number of cases Of absence invest-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
BRYAN SEEKS INTERVIEW.
Writes Judge Powers Asking for Per.
sonaI Heart to Heart Talk.

Judge o. w. Powers left this after
noon for Seattle on private business,
the trip being one which he anticipates
will keep him away about 10 days
Just before leaving Judge Powers re-
ceIved from William j. Bryan an in
timately personal letter. which closed
by assuring him that he would be glad
to have him come down to Lincoln for
a talk If he possibly could Judge
Powers stated that he hopes to get
back from the coast in time to watch
winning Bryan campaign organize
In Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
wAsATCH SUMMER RESORT.

Hotel: family cottages for rent
Stage leaves McHenry's Livery sta
BILE. Murray, daily $3.50 a. m. Special
stage leaves Saturday evening, re-
turns late Sunday evening. Round trip
$3.50. John Starley Mgr, Murray;
phone, 421 black.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-19
FOR HEADACHE

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Recommended for the relief of head
hche caused by summer heat, overworl5
or nervousness.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-03

Tonight and Friday, partly cloudy
Local observations, for day pre-
ceding. furnished by c. Z. Lahman;
Maximum temperature, 83 dees.
Minimum temperature, So
Temperature at p. M, II
Precipitation +. ........ U
Wind direction. north
Per cent. of sunshine. LOO
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-03

R. Lee Martin was here today from
Adair-
c. .R. Weatherford, is spending today
in the city
A. c. Gould was in this morning from
Bluejacket
7. c. Newly, of Bluejacket, spent today
in this city.
W. II. Reynolds was here last night
from Fairland
Mrs. F. w. Smith and son Of Seneca
spent today here.
Vim. Mcdaniel Of BoeIy. ILL.,, IS here
looking for location
L. F. Grain came up from Checotah this
morning on business.
Sam Parks returned this morning from
visit at Tahlevuah.
0. C. Brewster, Of Pryor Greek, is spend
ing today in this city.
Miss Eva Ratclif returned this morning
from VISIT at K0lla, MO.
Grant Waggoner is here from Clayton,
Mo-, looking for location.
Mrs H. c. Lucy left this morning for
an extended visit in Iowa.
Roy Palmer, was here this morniRg
enroute from Muskogee to Alluwee.
0. H. Graves is among the Pryor Creek
visitors here this morning
Mrs. G. A. Davidson and two sons left
this morning for visit at Muskogee.
Byron Kirkpatric former commissioner
at Pryor Creek was here this morning.
Two gentlemen can find nice, quite
place to room, or room and board by ap
plying at the Chieftain office. If
Fred Woodward is doing the painting
on the bungalow in the new college addi-
ton. This is guaranty Of a good job on
the painting. l23-lt
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-03

Pryor Farley went west today.
FOR Rents room house. The Fair.
Big Bottles Of Ammonia 10c at Burns
Arthur Chamberlain went west today
Call 81 for meats. City Market 9St
Prize night at the Moving Picture Show
Theo, Kelley of Alton was here today
S. C. Freeman is here today from Mus
kogee.
G. W. Miller returned to Tulsa thii
morning.
John M. Taylor of Claremore is here or
business today.
/ A special program at the Moving Pic.
tyre show tonight
w. J. Creekmore came down from Ne
osho this morning.
H. A. MaybeTy is among the visitors
here from Claremore.
r. Z. Lynch a real estate man Of Tulsa
was in the city today.
Lots in College Addition $40 dOwn
$40 per month on pair. HI25
Sam Motley will leave next week for
the Argentine Republic.
Three cash prizes given away at the
Moving Picture Show tonight
Vim. McCown and wife of Montrose
Mo. are here for short visit
See Cherokee Investment Co. for Build
ing Loans. McGeorge Building. tt
No Interest or taxes lUill be charged
purchasers of lots in College Addition.
Rev. G. w. Snodgrass went to Eufaula
this morning to officiate at a funeral.
f. w. Stryker is still improving and
hopes to be down town in week or 50.
John Hadley, G. 5. Fowler and 0. F.
Mason came down from Alton on the
fast mail,
Mrs. E. w, Sryker has returned from
St. Louis where she has been buying fall
millinery
Pete Watson representing Wyaths,
Chem. Co. was calling on the druggists
here today.
Miss Haynes the trimmer for the Fair
is at her place and fall millinery is now
on display
G. p Hornady, an immigration agent,
is here with large party Of homeseekers
from Illinois.
Buy your lot then let us build your
house, you can pay for home like pay
rent. Cherokee Investment Co. If
Take ride out to College Addition
and notice the Improvements being
made BY the Harden Realty Co.
Miss Hazel Roberts is expected home
next week from Richmond, Ind. Miss
Roberts will teach in the public schools.
Henry Bramble arrived on the Flyer
this morning from St. Louis for visit
with his mother and sisters. He is in
business in Broken Arrow.
A telegram from Dr. Amundson at
Chicago states that successful operation |
had been performed on Jim Title and |
and that the patient was doing well.
Remember no lots wiH be sold until
Thursday Sept. 10 at 9 a. m. but they
will go fast then.
Geo NJ McnanieIs and wife returned
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-03

Do you ever 60 to Prayer meeting?
Was you there last nightg You do not
know how much you miss by staying
away. We had good prayer meeting
last night at the Methodist church. Pub
lie thanks we're offered, that we have one
politician and Office holder who is brave
enough to attend prayer meeting and
strong petitions went up that more Of
that class might come. Win you be there
next timer l. B. a.
There piH Be good many Out Of
town purchasers for lots in College
Addition. HI2S
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-03

Remember no lots wiH be sold until
Thursday Sept. 10 at 9 a. m. but they
will go fast then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
The Rank Of Vice Admiral.

There will be an expression of graft
ficatiCn Throughout the country if the
plan is carried out to confer the rank
of vice admiral upon Fighting Bob"
Evans. the commander of the great
feet OF battlesIIips whose voyage to our
Pacific coast is now nearly ended. In
worthy of q place with the greatest our
naval history has known. His record
in the'Civil War and in the long years
of peace that followed was 4 notable
one. Intrepid and Irresistible before
the enemy of his country, he has none
the less distinguished himself as the
leader of an armada whose record SO
far is re,narlkable for its brilliant sea-
manship and for the even more bril-
liant character Of its 1900 men, The
lighting spirit that he instilled into the
men under him at Santiago has now
been rivaled by the spotless spirit that
distinguished the actions of the men of
his fleet at Rio. Punta Arenas and Cal.
lao. Thus in different ways has Evans
reflected great credit upon his country
The rank of vice admiral was Great
ed by Congress in 1861. and first be-
slowed upon FarraSut. Two years lat
er, when Farragut became admiral, the
honor Of the rank of vice admiral was
awarded to Porter. In 1870. a few
months after Farragut's death. Porter
| was raised to the rank of admiral.
With Porter's death in 1891 the rank
both of admiral and vice admiral be-
came extinct. Then. ten years ago.
came the slashing victory at Manila
and the wave of patriotic enthusiasm
that resulted IN the elevation of Com
modore Dewey to the rank of admiral
| But for the unfortunate controversy
| that followed the battle of Santiago
| doubtless Sampson would have received
| the vice admiral honors. They will be
we'll bestowed upon Evans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
PERSONAL NOTES.

Or. Jacob Chamberlain. for ~ years q
missionary i'll India. died in India last
Week. He was prominent i'll the Dutch
Reformed Church.
Harvard College officials have an
nounced the appointment Of William
Scott Ferguson to the assistant profess
sorship Of history for five Years, begin
ming September l. 1905. Prof. Ferguson
has been on the faculty of the University
of California.
u!ty of the Randolph-MacO Womans
College. of LynchburE. announced last
Week that he had decided to accept the
chair of physics and astronomy at the
University of Tennessee Dr.. Porter was
elected to this chair last week.
Bishop II. s Moore. of China. who has
recently returned from the Orient, declar-
ed at meeting of Methodist Episcopal
ministers ia Cincinnati that the Chinese
is infinitely ahead of the Anglo-SaXon,"
being the largest hearted. kindest, most
loving people on earth
Richard Kearton, one of EnGlands
most famous naturalists. is about to
whom he has been in correspondence for
years and whose enthusiastic adnrer he
is. He wants to talk over nature. lore
with President Roosevelt
William Childs Jr. and Har,r Balfe.
members of the Welfare Department of
the National Civic Federation. sailed
from New York Yesterday for the Canal
Zone to make an investigations for the
Government. as experts. Of the fhOd
served to the men employed in construct
ing the canal. This investigation is to be
made under executive order of Secretary
Taft.
Capital has been subscribed for the
erection of an AnglO-tierman theatre in
Berlin. undcr the management of Nine.
Meta Hing. formerly the leading actress
al the Leasing Theatre. who played in
New York in 1886 under her own man
3gement. 1t is planned to give American
and English plays in English and to nave
American actors appear in the American
plays and English actors in the English
nlavs. IT is planned to open the new
theatre in October
TIE resignation of Joseph w. J. Lee
as minister to Guatemala Cor which post
ne President Monday sent to the Senate
the nomination of William Hcimke. of
health. as the result of four years scrv-
ice in the tropics, Mr.. Lee having served
IN Panama, Ecuador. Honduras and
Guatemala. In accepting the resignation
President Roosevelt wrote Mr. Lee COM
plfnenting him on his services as consul,
diplomat and soldier.
British Ambassador James Bryce. Gov
ernor Curtis Guild, Jr., and Bishop Will
liam Lawrence were the principal speak
eIs ut the annual dinner of the Society
of Colonial Wars of Massachusetts. at
the Somerset Hotel. Boston. Monday
night Nj. F,ryce said that the differ
| ences and the high feeling of the War
of 1872 had entirely passed away, and
England and the United States. acting to-
getEer. We're powerful factors in the
peace and progress of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Marie FaSSntlcr n rvrntavc u,r>,an
towers 10 the height IF ciuht rn.t al,
not ~, n,ost Main, ~ ~ ihnH 'i'NH'?' -
Inc, ' ,"o' eN'citc'i lduE WHO ever hNeu
. uaa ~ I.ii VI - a. century ago inc Woflti
-, Mn SldHth i'edn ana open MOUTH
" o. 4 stiii !aIer sltIleSS VINO locke ddnw u
ta, Htn d:hhiIeIS IRON height OF eight
! ~, In lno IiicneS anu VINO Was SAID To he
"mSi
,,,. ' III "o Iila itilidi kaI'ic .haldcli
Mi muS n'iie', Hs'u p'fl, BON only 10 years
80 80 t'iii Wy AlhdHoIi allhteHS
~ ~ !ol Soinc months tne greatest attrac-
.i"i: III ti,G spectacle OF 3abii and BlIou
a. M IAil'fiipta Iicdtfe-i cIiafacter III
n.y.; sl'e "ore !, WoHuciiLl SUIT or amor
r.. "tn l. o"l'u WIN 1t lowering Icad-
80 ,ie to,ii Us pune OF winch WAS q
81 ~, ~, , ieSI aioiii nie stag.
bc ~" .n 80 aidi IAN oisillSuShGd only by
tni1,t ,,n,,,; ~ ane ilau !, p.:iuIl-
narttv forc ,nd u ~, d diStin I':' .tIN
ton This n.arnifcient craatnrn L,J u
very brief tenure of life. for sIie dic,j at
Berlin less than tive wears later ana 10
fore she had seen her eighteenth birt h-
dav. - :"
In 1880 ana 1x-o ,tis. ,,, r. c.,
,hn NJ, u NV N.''' AHii'L H. - "h'
~. do, .ouH" .ocutla Ildn,sS. caused Il con
sAuefHbie SeESili1on. MISS Swan seemed
~ .iiiou ron me t!id!c 10 be Il woman
g. ''',i'"i ii:al uiieiitiolS. Ter thou&fi hcr
t G d otottl3h hiliGisrah'. was barely
.Nt leel SiN lncHes iil"h, ana hcr mother
was a nait 1901 shorter still. Miss Anna
" was the taileSt person IN Nova Scotia
ro1 y lnnc she was the chief attraction
VI pa nun , Sicat Snow. ana d,ninE this
~" $500 ILii ioNiN cSCdp'u Ccdtn from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

When does a baby cease to be d
baby? This was the puZzllng question
asked wise Boston editor the other
day and this is the interesting way h
answered it: The proper classified
ton of a male person during the sue
cessive stages of his life is as follows:
Under one year, he is an infant; from
one to three years, a baby: from three
to six years, a child; from six ~
eleven years, boy; from IL to ID
years, a lad; from Is to 81 years, a
youth: from u to 40 years. a young
man; from 40 to 60 years. middle
aged man; from so to 20 years, an
elderly man; from 20 to so years, an
old man; from so to 80 years, an aged
man; from 80 to 100 years, venerable
man: from 100 to 10 years, a
patriarch: beyond 10 years. d Mcthu-
salitc."