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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
New Year Entertainment.

The boys of the Undecim Club were en-
tertained at a New Year party by the
d. s. c.. girls club of this city, at the
home of the Misses Lillian and Grace
J. Levy, I. Herman. VI. Levy, J. Richard,
Melvin Augenstein and Alvin Hoffa
Those present of the d. S. c. were the
Misses F. Augenstein. S. koenigsburger,
P, Kronheim. H. Hoffa. G. Kronheim S.
Rosentha1. Lillian Rothstein, Rena Sanger
and the Misses Lillian and Grace Bern
stein
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
Growth of the Y. M. C. A.

esgrowth of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association during the year 1907 was
the largest in its history. according to re-
ports given out at its headquarters. In
North America the number of associa-
lions is now more than 200. with mem
bership of about half million.
Advance has been made in all depart
ments. the reports say. SiXty-four new
structures Were occupied during the year
built at an expenditure of more than
$4.0O00O0. The associations have in hand.
or pledged. for. new buildings SIG. 100 900.
During the. year the associations spent
$1,000, 900 for their own work and SJ20OO
more for the International. state and
provincial committees work of supervi-
sion and extension
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
PUTER PARDoNED.
He Will Be Used as Witness in Land
Fraud Cases.

On the recommendation OF United
States Attorney Baker and Francis J.
Heney the President has pardoued
Stephen 4. ID. Puter. so that the testi-
mony of Puter may be utilized in the
Oregon land fraud cases. Puter has been
in jail since last August. He was SEN
fenced to two years imprisonment July
Z, 1895, and To pay fine of 81 300. He
has assisted the government materially
in the prosecution of land fraud cases.
He Is regarded as valuable witness for
the prosecution in the Oregon cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Henry D. Pollard Of Macon. Ga, and
Mary NJ. Carpenter of Baltimore, MD.
Harry L. Aleslfire' of Luray. Va. and
Nellie Strickler of Warrenton. Va
William A. Mellen and Anna NJ. Brunn-
bar.
Luther o. MofYett and Inez A. Ryon.
Robert II. Thompson OF Petersburg. Va,
and Pearl 8. Laughlin Of Chester, Va.
John H. johnson and Matte Boomb.
Algie King of Clarksburg. Md, and La
vinia Davis of Rockville, Nd
Clarence E. Tucker Of this city and
Mary H. Beane of Rockville Md.
William S. Rule and Pearl Davis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
SECRETARY TAFT RETURNS.
Spends Afternoon Looking Over His
Private Mail.

Secretary Taft arrived here about 12
o'c,ock from Boston, about three hours.
late. and spent most of the afternoon at
the War Department looking over his
private mail. -
On account of the. recent death of his
mother Secretary Taft took no part in
the festivities of New Year day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
Qualified for Appoin tment.

The following three names have been
added to the list of candidates recently
examined at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas
who have been found qualified for ap-
pointment as second <lieutenants i'm the
army from civil life: Henry w. T. Eglin,
Lewinsville, Va; Fred P. Jacobs. Denver
Col; Walter s. Greacen. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
AmicablY Settled.

The litigation between Mr.. S. S. B. Stew
ems, formerly manager of the Elmendorf
lectures. and Mr.. Dwight Elmendorf has
been amicably settled, the former recev-
ing S125 over and above all attorneys
fees and court costs. Mr.. Elmendorf as
Sumed the latter costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
Chief sailmaker cuddy Dead.

The Navy Department is informed that
Chief sailn,aker William Cuddy, T. S. NJ,
retired, died in Philadelphia on the 20.h
utimo.S He was a native of Ohio. and
after nearly forty years service in the
navy was retired In March, 1902
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
MARRIED.

MOORE-HILI. Mr.. and Mrs. James Fl. Hill
announce the marriage OF their daughter
HATTIE, L.. aud Mr.. ZEPH p. MOORE. by
the Rev. Sterling y. Brown. Tuesday even
ing December 81. 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
N THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
DANCES TO BID GOODBYE TO
THE OLD YEAR. a.
Several Tonight to Inaugurate the
New-Dinners and Teas.
Personals.

The Secretary Of the Interior and Mrs.
Garfield will give dance tonight TO en-
terrain the friends of their son. home from
college. The assistant secretary of state
and Mrs. Bacon will give a large dinner
and dance. and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
B. Noyes will also be hosts of dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

Nearly 100 persons were the guests OF
Mrs. Letter and her son. Mr.. Joseph
Letter, last night at their New Year
dance, which was brought to a Temporal,
stop at midnight while New Year greet.
ings were exchanged,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

terday afternoon at tea. to which three
or four hundred guests were invited. Fol-
lowing the tea there was an evening
dance for young people.
Miss Anna Elliott Pennebaker was
hostess today at luncheon: Miss Mary
Cleaves of Crescent, Pa, was the guest of
honor. The other guests were Miss Lu-
cinda Pennebaker Miss Dorothy Rohrer.
Miss Evylin Harrison. Miss Susie Davis,
Miss Anna Nicholson and Miss Emily
Stewart. The decorations of the table
were IN red and green
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

Mrs. Stephen o. Richie gave large
tea Yesterday at her, home on Lafayette
Square. when among her assistants were
Mrs. Thomas Bayard. Mrs. Violet Blair
Janin. Mrs. Randolph McKim, Mrs. Wood
bury Blair, Miss Vulte and Mrs. Henry
Harrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

The Postmaster General and Mrs.
Meyer gave a dinner of thirty covers. fol
lowed by a dance. last night for their son,
Mr.. George Won L. Meyer, jr., who is home
from college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

ODER. ON December 81. 1897, at : pm after
brief illness. KATE A.. beloved wife u
Albert y. Ober and eldest daughter Of So-
sauna snd the late John +. Johnston.
Funeral from her late residence 7u2 u street
southeast. Friday, January ;. 1903. thence TO
st. Peters Church, where requiem mass will
be said at 9 am. Relatives and friends In
yited also the Ladies' Auxiliary of the V. V.
IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

Mrs. William Wolf Of 1109 9th street
northwest announces the engagement OF
her daughter Bertha to Mr.. Joseph Drey
fuss. At home Sundays in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

ANDERSON Suddenly. December 81. 1907
JOHN S. ANDERSON. beloved brother Of
Mrs. Mary A. Jaquette.
Funeral from st. Stephens Church. 25th street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest. al .
am, Friday. January B. 1908. Friends are
invited TO attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01
MIR. and Mrs. Ur4ah Heeter Of 432 II
street northwest gave a New Year dinner.

John P. Marchand, formerly with the
interstate commerce commission and now
the special representative of B. l.. Which
ell, president of the Rock Island system.
Is In town. He attended the New Year
reception at the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

MARKWARD. On December 10. 1907. at SOS
pm, ABBIE 4. MARkwARD. wife Of the
lste Thomas Markward. aged nfty-seven
years
Funerai from her late residence. Olive street.
kenilworth. ID. c, Thursday afternoon.
January . 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

Thomas Gallagher of Elmira, n. Y.
has returned to his home after spending
the holidays with his sister. Mrs. James
OConnel1 of 2l26 LIST street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

The following ladies will receive. today
from to . pm: Misses Katherine Ten
net. Villa Strange; Annie Daniel. Annie
Durrette. Grace Alden, Deldee Durrette,
Mrs. T. William Fred and Mrs. L. Hunter
Tennet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

Mrs. Fulton of Oregon will not re-
ceiVe tomorrow, January 2 but will
be at home January 8 at the Portland
from to 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-01

Mrs. c. II. Nichols and Miss b, y.
Maury are at the Chalfonte, Atlantic
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07
LABOR STANDS
BY ASSESSOR

County Assessor Galbraith is to
have the support of Spokane or,
ganized labor in his effort to equal
ize assessments in this city. In re-
spouse to a recommendation of the
legislative committee the Central
union last night instructed that
committee to employ an attorney IL
necessary to see that the rights OF
smaller property owners are pro-
tected and resolved to stand by the
assessor in any effort to distribute
the burden of taxation in such man
ner that the large property owners
will be required to pay their just
proportion.
The assessor has already stated
emphatically that this is exactly
what he intended to do. The action
of organized labor is expected to
act as an offset to the protests
made by larger property owners
along Riverside against an increase
in their valuations over the valua-
tons fixed for the past six or eight
years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07
SETTLES
THIS CONTEST

Oscar Low, editor Of Fairfield,
No. |.
Cal Atkinson, deputy county au.
ditor, No, 2.
]. F. Brill, court reporter, No. 3.
f. E. Burton, deputy county clerk.
No. 4.
j. Oscar Peterson, clerk for
Judge Huneke, No. 8.
The above was the result Of a
lottery held by the candidates of
republican nomination of county
clerk before the primaries, held this
morning in County Clerk Koontz's
office. The near-clerks are the first
to decide their positions on the bal
lot tickets by lot. and this morn
ing 1t is stated that ali other candi-
dates who have opposition, will be-
fore Friday morning. decide their
positions on the ticket in like man
ner.
4 However, in case the others do
not finally decide to draw lots, a
lively tussle for the first positions
will likely ensuo. Three men have
since yesterday been seated outside
the county auditors Office upon a
bench, and their tenacity in remain.
ing there so long has caused them
to be referred to as the "mourners'
bench" They refuse to either state
their names or for whom they are
holding places. But 1t is safe
guess that they represent James
Congleton, state representative,
who wants to be a commissioner
and Jailer DOGGY and George Bur.
ley, who want to be the next sher.
In. At least that Is what the court.
house people have decided. The
mourners themselves say they wait
to get marriage licenses.
The one who appears to be
spokesman stated this afternoon
that If 1t Is decided to draw lots, II
will be all right with the men the
waiting ones are holding places for
However. il the lot system Is not
agreed upon. they will expect to re-
ceive the first three places on &C
count of having been in line first
County Auditor Green. before
whom the candidates file their dec
larations, and are assigned theil
places. favors drawing lots. But in
the event that this arrangement is
not arrived at by all. 1t will be q
case of the first man up before him
at s o'clock Friday morning, will
get the first place, and so on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07
Chief Rice Takes Action That May
Result in Prosecution.

If any more arc lights are al
lowed to go unlit all night Presi-
dent Richards Or one of the officers
of the w. w. p. will be arrested
and prosecuted. This decision was
arrived at this morning at a con-
ference between Street Commits
sioner Witherspoon and Police
Chief Rice.
The elimination of months of
trouble with the company came
about when the chief tore furiOusly
into Witherspoon' Office this morn
ing and demanded to know why
nothing was done about the numer-
Gus reports of unlit arc lamps. For
the past three nights the arc at
Eighth and Adams has been unlit
and reported by the police, thence
reported to the commissioner. Last
night when the arc was found unlit
again, the chief got tired of the
routine of reporting 1t every morn
ing and called IN person at the Of
fee.
Besides that ere those at Poplar
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07
UNION LABOR
after SCALP

A Central labor union commit
tee was authorized last night to in
vestigate the appointment of e. ID.
Weile as assistant superintendent
of the city water department. Weile
Is rated as an active member of an
association of workingmen directly
opposed to organized labor and his
appointment is accepted as a slap
at the union men of this city The
Central union committee will ascer-
tain upon what grounds he was
given a city job and whether there
Is any chance of his removal.
The incident is one of several
that Is apt to cut considerable
figure in the next city campaign.
Union men generally are opposed
to the appointment, not so much
because Weile does not belong to
a union. but because the administra-
ton in their tyes has gone out of its
way to favor man prominently
identified in the fight against un-
ions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07
CRAFT
DISCOVERED AT LAST

ed that at o'clock yesterday he
discovered 10 sprinklers at work
and shut off the water. Chas. Wolff,
manager of the company, rushed
pell-mell to the city hall and de.
manded to know why his water had
been shut off. Commissioner Wet
eel told him that the White City
had no more right to water illegally
than any one else. The water was
not turned on until almost noon to-
day when Mr.. Wolff appeared and
paid $3.50 into the city treasury as
a, fine. Attention had been repeat.
eddy called to his disregard of the
regulations by The Press.
1 However, this does not settle the
matter by any means. For the past
three weeks the company has been
working from FIVE to 10 sprinklers
regularly without paying lawn rent
In consequence it owes the city
money. Water Commissioner Wet
eel will try to determine the
amount and will then proceed to
collect. If the company refuses to
pay. the water will be shut off.
City Treasurer Egleston this
morning said that the White City
would be compelled to pay it's back
rent the same as any private in
dividual.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07

man could be opposed to corpora
tions as such. 1t is the abuse only
of corporate power that the demo-
cratic party seeks to eliminate.
Viewed in the light of a great moral
question, the speaker argued, the
control of corporations should re-
main question of common con-
Germ rather than political one, but
the shameful complaisance of the
republican party in permitting it's
forces to be controlled and operated
by the most offending corporations
of the country throws the problem
into the political arena and COM
pels the public to choose between
the democratic party that will and
the republican party that will not
place some restrictions on incor-
porated greed.
Bell then arraigned the Chicago
platform as lot of oft-repeated
promises to do things that the re-
publican party has heretofore failed
to do.
The main question of the cam
paign would be: IF the republican
party made prosperity why didn't
the republican party keep it up?"
Every plank in the Chicago plat
form was attacked as insincere, the
speaker entering into details on
each charge. The address outlined
the limitation and regulation of the
injunction power of the courts,
democratic tariff revision, publicity
of campaign contributions, regula-
tion of railroads, retrenchment in
public expenditures and direct
election of U. s. senators.
OF Taft, Bell said:
"The idea seems to be creeping
into the popular mind that if the
nominee of the Chicago convention
is elected We shall have a bisected
president at the head of our af-
fairs. The American people are
sticklers on some things and one
of the things that they will not
stand for is divided responsible
ity in the White House."
He saiu that Tafts highest
claims was Roosevelt prestige and
that the president had to sacrifice
his reform principles in the plat
form in order to secure Taft's
nomination. The American people
preferred to do their own thinking
and make their own choice of presi-
dents
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07

She was seen going into the place
by friend Of Game Warden Uhlig.
He went to the courthouse and got
Probation Officer Lee and they two
went to the place. At first Mrs.
O'Brlen refused to admit them. The
probation officer showed his star
which proved effective and he and
Unlig went into the house.
Little Ada expressed a desire to
accompany the officers but her
mother was belligerant and 1t was
necessary to take the child by
force. AS the buggy containing the
child and the officers drove of Mrs.
Jensen, half dressed, pursued but
was distanced by the tieetness OF
the horse.
About noon she called up the pro-
baton officer and informed him
that she still had not given up
hopes of finally getting back her
child. She will probably be ar,
rested.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07
WOMAN CAUGHT WITH
HER KIDNAPPED DAUGHTER

Such experiences as during the
last few days befell little 7-year-old
Ada Jensen, whose mother kid
mapped her from the home Of Mrs.
]. w. Martin on Sharp av., seldom
happen in the life of the average
little girl. Mrs. Jensen Is addicted
to drink. Following her forcibly
taking her child away from the
home into which she was placed
by order of the court, Mrs. Jensen's
wanderings, always taking the child
with her, We're many.
Early yesterday the authorities
received the first clew of the kid
naper. She was said to be drunk
then. Later In the day when this
clew failed to bring forth results,
the Jensen woman was heard of in
the eastern part of town. Once
more the officers set out after her
but were unsuccessful. This morn
ing Mrs. Jensen went to the home
of Mrs. O'Brien on East Second av.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07

The big event of the opening day
Of the democratic convention was
Temporary Chairman Bells speech
which was received with wild en-
thusiasm and lifted him into ma
tional instead O. state politician.
His delivery was excellent. Bell
got around the flood by an all-night
ride on a hand car and special train
and arrived earl ythis morning.
Shortly after noon Taggart rap
ped the convention to order and
opened it with a brief address after
silencing the confusion which was
increased when the Nebraska dele
cation marched down the aisle car
rying a gold banner bearing Bryan's
picture. While the sergeants-at-
arms were trying to seat the dele
gates the Californians appeared al
SO carrying Bryan's picture on a
banner. Taggart became excited
and declared that no more banners
would be allowed
Bell was escorted to the chair by
Gov. Blanchard, Louisiana, Ollie
James, Kentucky. Gov. Ellysn, Vir-
ginia.
In his address, designed as the
keynote of the democratic CAM
paign, Chairman Bell outlined three
principal things that the convention
ought to do. These included the
plain, intelligent presentation of
serious industrial and political con-
dtions that are disturbing the
peace and happiness of the coun-
try; the courageous exposure of re-
publican policies that are cooperat-
ing with private greed in the gen.
eral oppression CT the people. Last
and most important, the democratic
readiness and ability to grasp the
problems Of the hour and effect
their solution In manner that will
satisfy the sober common sense Of
the multitudes whose interests are
at stake.
Among the greatest evils that af-
flict the country at present he
named the abuse OF corporate pow
err. The democratic party, he
urged. was not the enemy of prop
erty but foe to the evils of spe-
cial privilege and the champion of
equal opportunity in order that
there may be more land owners,
more homes and more happiness
among the masses. No rational
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07
FLEET BIDS
UNITED STATES COODBY

Special Correspondence to The Press
SAN FRANCISCO, July ITO a
martial accompaniment of thund-
ering guns the battleship feet this
afternoon stood out to sea in a
magnificently imposing line on its
course toward Honolulu and the
distant seas of the far east.
Led by the flagship Connecticut,
the ponderous ships leaving their
anchorages swung gracefully into
line, and taking their positions at
regular intervals, steamed slowly
out toward the Golden Gate in sim
gle column. The Nebraska was
missing, being quarantined for scar
let fever.
When opposi.s Fort Baker, puff
of smoke rent with flame, spurted
from the bridge deck OF the Con-
necticut, and the crash Of gun
spoke out the farewell of the fleet,
to it's own country.
1t was not until the reverberating
echoes from the last saluting gun
had rumbled off into silence, that
the thousands o. blue jackets who
had stood like statues at quarters
gave vent to their suppressed feel
ings in tremendous cheers.
The crowds On shore, taking up
the lusty cheers of the nations sea
fighters, sent back across the wat
ers a deafening roar of wild hur.
rahs. Not until the ships were "hull
down" on the horizon did the null
titude of spectators commence to
dispense.
The announced itinerary of the
cruise to Australia and Asiatic
waters extends only to Manila and
is as follows, the dates signifyins
days of arrival and departure:
Honolulu, July 1928; Auckland
Aug. Oils; Sydney, Aug. 20-27; Mel
bourne, Aug. 29-Sept. 5; Albany
Sept. I'LL; Manila, Oct. Ito;
Yokohama, Oct. 1924; Annoy, sec
ond squadron, Oct. 29-Nov. 4; Ma
Mia, first squadron, Oct. 81; Manila
second squadron. Nov. Z.
The battleships Maine and Ala
bama, preceding the fleet as spe
cial service squadron, sailed from
San Francisco for Manila June S
The Pacific armored cruiser squad
ron, accompanied by the fast pro
tected cruiser Charleston. will tow
the fiotilla of torpedo destroyerS
which accompanied the feet from
the Atlantic, and two other torpedo
boats to be selected from the Pa
cific fiotilla, to Samoa, sailing from
San Francisco next month.
| The battleship Mississippi, Idaho
New Hampshire and Indiana, with
the armored cruisers North Caro-
lima and Montana and com
plement of auxiliaries, will take
station in the Mediterranean dur
ing September, according to the
present plans of the department.
The Milwaukee, sister ship OF
the Charleston, will cruise to Homo
lulu the latter part of August and
will probably be Joined there by
the st. Louis, ship of the same
class.
BY Oct. l there will be % battle
ships, 10 armored cruisers. pro
tected cruisers of high speed,
flotillas of torpedo craft. screen
of scout ships and balancing com
plement of naval auXiliaries flying
the American flag in foreign wa
tiers.
its fighting ships to foreign sta
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-07

and First and Pacific and Spruce
were also out last night.
There seems to be no way to
get at the company and force 1t
credit the city for an unlit arc
lamp. When the w. w. P. Co.
made it's last agreement and the
city signed contract, 1t amounted
to practically perpetual contract.
AS new lights are added to the list,
they go on the general total of ex-
pense and as lights are added the
company may go on for years OBJ
tanning rent for them. No stipula-
ton for unlit lamps was included
in the provisions of the contract.
Another matter which is to be in
vestigated by the electrical inspec-
tor is the power of each arc. The
company contract calls for arc
lights of 1900 candle power. 1t is
said that test would reveal the
fact that the new lamps are fur
nished only with 500 candle power
and the city is paying for three
times the light It gets.