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The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

road to travel, but Wonderful Washing
ton will do its best 10 make things pleas
ant for him when he finally arrives.
The German Emperor has ordered all
royal automobiles TO run at reduced speed
hereafter. His Spanish majesty will re-
gard this as a mollycoddlish proceeding
"stuporous melancholia" is to be the
plea in the Thaw case. That's something
new, anyhow.
About the time that a man makes up
his mind he understands women. he gets
sudden jolt 20 remind him that he does
not, says the Montgomery Advertiser.
When ne finds out it was set of furs
and not few handkerchiefs she wanted
for a Christmas present for instance.
Tie Post-ofice Department has decided
that big Coon" is not ft and proper
name for a certain Alabama office. why
npc change it to Large Colored Gentle
man?"
Admiral Brownson never loses HIS
head" says a contemporary. A circum-
stance due entirely perhaps. to the fact
that that sort Of thing has rather gone
out OF fashion.
An Arkansas paper thinks the country
has right 10 the Presidents advice. -
Well. what's the kick? The country gets
it all right, all right, doesn't il?
Banker Helnze is in a pickle, which is
no joke.
Chattanooga boasts a railroad that hasn't
killed anybody in forty-seven years. 1t
is TO be hoped It will never take it into
its head to make up for lost time.
It is conceded that ''Marse Henry Wat
terson is the original John A. Johnson
man. He has the satisfaction of know
ing that his discovery made quite hit
too.
In St. Joseph Mo. it has been discov-
cred that a dead man is on the city pay
roll, and has been for years. Even IN
Philadelphia they content themselves with
merely carrying that class of citizens on
the voting lists
Messrs. John Sharp Williams and David
De Armond have made il all up. and
probably love each other now as much
as they never have before.
When Mr Justice Harlan talks Of war
with Japan. he forgets that the fleet is
armed with eight panolas and 800 copies
Of the Presidents message.
Evidently the weather man hasn't
learned TO write it 1908 yet.
Executions are stlll a few laps ahead
Of assassinations in Russia.
The Earl OF Yarmouth is scheduled TO
return 10 corned beef and cabbage as a
regular diet
The Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania has
refused 20 permit the reopening Of the
Hsrtje case, thus affirming the opinion
Of sanitary experts everywhere.
Mr. Roosevelt should thank his lucky
stars there wasn't a Mr.. Roosevelt in
the White House when that famous
round robin arrived from Cuba.
Co.. nf,,r, noe ono CF +b- ~,.-,o-+
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Social and
Personal

Charles Spiel spent Sunday with
friends at Georgetown.
James Campbell has been visiting his
parents at Georgetown.
Stephen Curtis has been visiting
friends at Newark.
Miss Mary Curtis spent the past
week with Miss Catharine Clark, oi
Newark.
Miss Mary Richards, of Middletown
has been visiting friends In this city
Miss Agnes Crowley, Of Middletowni
has been spending a few days with
friends in this city.
Miss Sarah Minors and Mrs. Thomas
Paris are spending the weekend at
Woodbury., n. j.
Misses Caroline and Florence Eaton
spent Saturday in Philadelphia.
II. Gilpin Massey, Of this city, has
been visiting friends at Middletown.
Miss Harriet George, OF Odessa, is tho
guest Of Wilmington and Philadelphia
friends.
William p. Rhein. OF Odessa, has
been visiting friends here.
Miss Emma b. Eccles, of Odessa, Is
being entertained by friends in this
city.
Mrs Harriet Curtis, Of Newark. has
been visiting her son in this city.
Z. Il. Ocheltree was a recent visitor
in Newark
Judge e. r. Cochran has been visit
ing friends in Middletown.
Frank Bradley is the guest OF his
parents at Middletown.
Harold Prentiss has been visiting at
Middletown.
John T. McWhorter has been spend
ing some time with his sister at St
Georges.
Miss Lizzie Burton, Of Millsboro, s.
spending some time with friends here
Mrs Porter. Miss Anette Porter, Miss
Christine Fritz and Henry Stewart Of
Pittsburg, will sail on May 2S, on the
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
WOMAN GETS
LOST In WOODS

GREENWOOD, May 1s-Lost in a
dense woods for nearly p hours. Mrs.
Bessie Coates. of Philadelphia, was
found almost prostrated with fear,
from which she has not vet entirely re-
covered. Mrs. Coates. who is visiting
here with her husband, went to look
for wild flowers.
When II o'clock came and she had
not returned her husband, who knew
of her unfamiliarity with the nearby
woods. concluded she was lost, and
organized a searching party. For four
hours the different members of the
party spread through the woods and
swamps searching for the the missing
woman. and not until nearly dark was
she found. covered with mud, dress
and limbs torn from the thorns and
brambles. lying on the ground crying
bitterly and occasionally calling for
help. Mrs. Coates was in a hysterical
condition.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
TRAVELLED FROM
ENGLAND TO WE'D

Miss Emily Harding. Of Birmingham
England. came all the way to this city
from FER native home unaccompanied
to marry George Picken, formerly also
of Birmingham, but who for the past
seven years has lived in this city.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Albert E. Clay, vicar of Old
Swedes Church. yesterday. The tw1
were school-mates. and when Picken
left England for this country they
agreed that when he had saved suf-
ficient money 10 provide a home his
sweetheart was to follow him. The
bride arrived in New York on Saturday
on the Lucania.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18

DR., Fahey finished in good time.
William II. Jones in a Rambler run
about, ran into a ditch along the
course, but got out without accident
and with the loss of a few minutes.
At Fourth and Scott streets, Howard
Archer, colored, aged years, living al
Sixth and Scott streets. was struck by
car. He was only slightly bruised.
The committee OF arrangements
comprised Eugene dupont, as chair
man; Frank S. Garrett, Edward Bring
hurst, and Joseph Bancroft.
Lunched, But on Time
There were many amusing features
in the race, one in particular being the
driving Of w. w. Randall, Of Phlladel-
phia, who, in company with three
Others, went over the course in a
STANDARDIZATION runabout. They took
things as easy as II they were driving
along a macadam road, and were al
ways ready and willing to pull a fell
low contestants machine out of a hole
or push his machine up a steep hill.
At Mt. Cuba the party stopped along
the road and ate their lunch and al
lowed their opponents to pass them.
At Kennett Square, however, they
were among the bunch. There they
held up for a time, and again allowed
the other automobiles to get away, but
lat West Chester the STANDARDIZATION
and its occupants were present at West
Chester the Stoddard- Dayton and its
occupants were present along with the
rest
They ambled through the mud holes
Jas contentedly as if they were driving
on an automobile course, and appeared
to think the roads were nothing out Of
the ordinary so far as conditions were
concerned. At many places Mr. Ran
dalrs party stopped along the road to
eat lunch.
The Connable party won the good
win OF every contestant in the contest
by their gracious treatment of all and
nearly everybody was gratified that
Mr.. Connable won the cup. They were
ever ready to stop and lend assistance
to a mahcine in trouble, irrespective
of their own standing in the race.
Many Machines Stalled
As many as fourteen machines were
stalled on Mt Cuba hill at one time.
It was all because an automobile on
lead was unable TO get over the hill
because of the mud. The road was
narrow and soon there was a trail Of
cars on the incline. All lad
TO wait until the leading car got up
power enough 10 get over the grade.
Then they pulled out in a long cara
van, until finally some managed TO pass
the others where the road was wide
enough to permit 1t.
The summary:
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
"A Filled Book Of Spcrry Gold
Stamps is RedeemabIe for $500
Worth of Any Merchandise in This
Store This Month.

lTlHERE are only TWO WEEKS remaining In this
- MONTH-two weeks in which to have your
lAggg4j Sperry Gold Trading Stamps redeemed here
Every filled book is redeemabeths month only-for $500
worth of any merchandise in this store.
If you have part of book of stamps it will be to YOUR
interest complete that book and have redeemed this
month.
Our contract for the Sperry Gold Trading Stamps
positively expires May SOh and will be responsible
for the redemption of them after that date
Get all of your stamps togeher-6ll your book-bring
it to this store-this month-and have it redeemed.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18

Golden Rule silI-Investiaate.' =
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Hon. WIN B. Hadley Visits Wilmington

John S. Rossell had as his guest over
Sunday, Hon. VIII B. Hadley assistant
auditor Of Porto Rico. Mr. Hadley Is
closely identified with the constructive
governmental work In progress under
the direction of the president In our
nearby lnsular possession and has con-
tributed much 10 the success Of this
week thus far. He is a native Of Penn
sylvania and a graduate OF the Whar-
ton School OF Commerce and Finance
lin the University of Pennsylvania
Evening journal., 1908-05-18

Duetchland. North German Lloyd, for
three months tour OF Europe.
Miss Blanche dec. Keaveny sailed
Saturday on the Merton for a summers
sojourn in Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee ]. Martin are
spending a week in Washington. Wis
iting Mrs. Martins sister, Mrs. G. b
Mendenhall.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Reetor and Mr.. MeIIs 20 Reoelvs.

The Rev Hubert w. Wells. rector
Of st. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Eighth and Shpley streets, and MIS-
Wells win hold a reception IN the Sun
day school room OF ST. Andrews Church
on Wednesday evening. May 20 at S
o'clock Members OF the parish and
friends are invited to attend.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Raoine-conIYn.

Eugene Racine, of Cecil county, Nd,
and Miss Eleanor NJ. Conlyn, were mar
ried at the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Z. Conlyn, No. 21S
Poplar stret, on Saturday evening by
the Rev. H. A. G. Westerfeld. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Racine lefr
for their new home at Crown Point,
Md. Mrs. Racine was a teacher in
school No. Is.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Did Not Select camp Date.

Because Of the absence Of a quorum.
trustees Of the Brandywine Camp Meer-
ing Association did not select the dates
for this years camp on Saturday after
noon The trustees adjourned to meet
In Asbury Church tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Euohre For Church eenefit.

A leap year euchre viii be held IN
ST. Thomas Hall. Fourth street and
Grant avenue tonight for the beneht
OF St. Thomas Church. There will be
more than one hundred prizes.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Minhnnnr--knnknr.

Harvey c. Michener and Miss Carrie
Hooker, OF Priceville, Pa. were married
in this city on April 16 by the Rev.
Frederic Doerr, pastor OF St. Stephens
Lutheran Church.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Auxiliary MEETING.

The Woman's Auxiliary Of the Y. M
G. A. viii hold its regular monthly
meeting at the home Of Mrs Walter ID
Butler. No. is Willard street, tomorrow
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
Germans to Dance.

The singing section OF the Whining
ton Turngemeinde will hold It's an
nual concert and May dance In Turn
Hall on Monday evening. The dance
promises TO be one Of the most en-
joyable ever given by the section.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-28
Strictly Business.

Young man." said the old gentle.
man as he shuffied into the parlor. Il
belieye-in fact. know-that you and
my daughter are rapidly edging toward
matrimony" KnE
'Itis true. sir" replied the poor but
otherwise honest youth "And. while I
am obliged to confess that it will have
to be a case of love in a cottage. still
p
That's all right. young man." inter
rupted the stern parent Love in a
cottage is the true ideal of happiness.
You have my consent
"Oh. thank you. STRIP exclaimed. the
young nan ,.fep tis
Upon one condition." continued the
"ld gentleman. and that is you must
lie able TO show me the deed for the
cottage. Good night, young NAM
Chicago News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-28
Adventures of Stained Glass Window

Adventures of a Stained Glass Window
The east window at ST Margaret'S,
Westminster. wandered about for more
than 200 years before reaching its pres
ent position and WAS the subject of a
seven years lawsuit. Henry VII. for
whom it was Intended, died before the
window arrived from Dordrecht, and it
came into the possession first OF the
abbot of Waltham and then of General
Monk Stained glass was, anathema in
Puritan days, so the window was
buried until the restoration, when 1t
was brought to light. Refused by
Wadham college, it was bought for
so guineas and erected In a private
house and years later was bought for
400 gUineas by the committee charged
with the restoration of ST Margarets
and placed in position in the church
The lawsuit to which we have referred
was brought by the registrar to the
dean and chapter on the ground that
the window contained superstitious Inn
ages. but after seven years legal wran-
Cling the church wardens proved vic
torions. and the beautiful window was
suffered to remain undisturbed:+ Lon
don Culver.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-28
n Permanent
'App0intment.
By NANCY BRENT.
Copyrighted, 1851. by G. H. sutclife.

Mrs. Darnley looked up eagerly
when her niece came in.
"Was it hard?" she asked, letting
her magazine slide to the floor.
Eleanor Wynn unpinned her nobby
little sailor hat and leaned back on
the couch pillows, with a sigh of re-
lief
"An examinations are narrowing"
she said, her eyes still dilated with re-
cent mental strain. Il never saw such
long columns of figures in my life.
auntie. shall dream about them for
weeks 1t seems almost impossible TO
hope that l added them correctly. The
rough draft letter writing and arithme-
tic didn't bother me bit, but those
pages of rapid addition were awful.
shall be-so-ashamed- fail to pass
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-07-28


OLD SILL.
after all the interest and kindness you
have shown.
Mrs Darnley saw tears rush to the
girls eyes and picked up her maya
zine with seeming unconscionsness.
run and take nice bath, my dear
There is half an hour before dinner.
You needn't dress-cOme in your Xxi
mono. l wouldn't worry if | did fail
on civil service examination. Lots
Of well educated people have got so
ratified they wanted to spell cat with
two ts'
The girl wiped her eyes furtiyely as
she started from the room.
There was a horrid woman sitting
next to me during the exam. She
she-added every blessed one of those
figures-in aloud whisper" and Flea
nor. ashamed of her tears, made
rush for the door of her own little
hall bedroom.
When her father after an attack of
pneumonia had been left with a lung
trouble that his physician said would
be fatal unless he at once left for
southern climate. the girl had reso
lutely insisted upon his using the great
Ell part of their small bank account to
start for Arizona. Then, deprived of
her fathers salary, she had been fore
ed to leave college with the determi-
nation to seek work. Her aunt's letter
advising her to come to Washington to
try the examination advertised by the
civil service to secure 100 clerks for
years work on an extra rush had
caused the mOtheress girl to invest
her little money in the chance that she
might be one of the fortunate ones
She settled down in her aunt's tiny fiat
to await in suspense the two or three
months necessary to hear the results
Of her examination.
Mrs. Darnley came home one after
noon much elated.
Il met John Dabney on the street,
my dear. You don't know who John
is, of course. but that doesn't make
any difference. He's the incest man in
town. He's been out west for. three
months and just got back He's dear,
and he knows one of the powers that
be-or is-down at the civil service
commission. He offered to go down
and find out just where you stand on
the list of eligibles."
When John Dabney arrived that
evening he looked at the slender girl
in amaZement.
Miss Wynn, | have to congratulate
you. Eighteen hundred people took
that examination. and only ten of them
made higher average than you There
is no doubt about your getting an ap-
pointment, but" turning to her aunt
lit seems a pity for mere girl to be
shut up in an office adding figures all
day"
But it's only for a year." the girl
said. with the youthful enthusiasm OF
one who never worked for "a living and
knew nothing of how long and tedious
year may seem
When the official appointment finally
arrived, it was John Dabney who ac-
companied the girl when She reported
to take the oath of office. Later be
often made the excuse that she was a
stranger and needed plotting home aft
er Office -
One hot afternoon in August be met
her OF the stone steps near the main
entrance of the large government
building.
our aunt is waiting for US at the
junction" be said. raising her red
parasol and, after the manner of men.
holding it at an angle that let in an'l
The sun and gave occasional digs at her
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
FARMERS UNION
ADVOCATES SALE
Will Petition Congress to Sell Sur
face of The Segregated Coal And
Asphalt Lands in Oklahoma

Coalgate, Okla, Del 6.--The Farmers
Union Of Coal county. meeting here, passed
resolutions concerning the disposal Of the
surface of the segregated coal and asphalt
lands in the Choctaw and Chickasaw ma
tions A memorial was drawn and will
be presented 10 congress at the next YES
sion Of that body The farmers want the
lands sold in tracts Of not less than 100
acres, to actual settlers, and in the same
manner as town lots were sold in the In
dian territory The memorial reads
For the reason that the sale Of the sur
face separate and apart from the mineral.
will produce the best price TO the Indian
owners, and furnish funds for the imme-
date distribution among the Choctaw and
Chickasaw Indians. who are in pressing
need of funds TO improve their allotments;
and further that this sale toactual settlers
will furnish homes TO a thrifty class Of
farmers who will aid in the material and
moral development of the state of Okla
homa, and for the rurther reason that
this vast area of nearly 100000 acres Of
untaxed land will become revenue bear
ing and aid the thirty-four cities and
towns in the segregated coal and asphalt
belt in maintaining county government,
supporting schools and improving roads.
which under present conditions will re-
quire such expensive taxation as TO be-
com burdensome.
I'VE firmly believe that the immediate
sale of these lands will vastly enhance
the prosperity of all the allottees. by
bringing them in contact with the in
dustrious, intelligent neighbors who will
aid them IN their moral and material
development.
Resolved, that the Hon. Chas d.
Carter, our congressman, be requested TO
present this memorial to congress of the
United States, and a copy be sent to our
United States senators.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
IS BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION
Assessment of Benefits Of New
Pavement Occupies Attention
Of Aldermen Last Night

The city council met in regular session
last night An the members were in their
seats except Taylor and Wade. The usual
gist Of appropriations were made on the
report of the finance committee. A new
ordinance providing for the extension Of
the electric light system was passed
The matter Of assessing the benefits Of
the newly paved district occupied the at
tention of the council the major portion
of the evening The city council under
the present law sits as a board of equal
ization and fixes the assessments.
A committee was instructed 10 make a
contract with j C. Gray and Ben Funk
for the extension Of second street to the
cemetery at the price of SIS. The road
is to be properly graded and put in a
passable condition.
The proposition TO put an occupation
tax on butcher shops failed
The contract for the construction Of a
sanitary sewer ON the south side was let
10 L. D, Dalquest his being the lowest
and only bid submitted
The use Of the streets for the Farmers
Institute Stock and Agricultural Show
here on the 20 and 2i inst was granted
The council also made a contract with
Slater Mcclure for numbering the houses
and placing posts at the intersection Of
streets giving the names Of the streets
This work is TO be completed in sixty
DAYS.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
BRYAN IS MAGNET
At THIS SESSION
Nebraskans Appearance on Plat
form at Chicago Convention
Caused Great Tumult
By Associated Press

Chicago Illinois, October S-The
second session of the Lakes to the
Gulf Deep Waterways association was at
tended today, by a great and as enthusi-
astic audience as listened to Mr. Taft on
the opening day MIR. Bryan was the
magnet of the second session and his
appearance on.the platform and his intro
duction by David X. Frances Of St, Louis,
was the signal for tumult that forced
the democratic candidate to bow re-
peatedly and to wait many minutes be-
fore delivering the first sentence Of his
speech
In the afternoon session Clifford Pin
that, chairman Of the National Conserya-
ton Commission delivered an address on
Waterways and Conservation Move
ment" Mr. Taft left today for Cincinnati.
Mr. Bryan, after delivering his speech at
the convention addressed the Evanston
students on the Northwestern University
campus in the afternoon.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
COMMITTEE WILL
NOW GET TO WORK
Commercial Club Selects Men to
Push the Farmers Institute Meet
ing to be Held October 2O-21

The following committees from the Com
mercial club were appointed last night 70
act in conjunction with the farmers COM
mittee TO insure the success Of the Farm
ers Institute to be held ii Vinita October
q and 22 Il is expected that every
member Of the following committees will
get to work with a will to make this event
a grand success All members Of com
mittees will meet az the Commercial Club
rooms Thursday evening al 8 o'clock
Finance committee-S +. Wallen, r NJ
Smith. Frank Burckhalter
Stock Show---J W Orr A. l. Churchill.
Frank Burckhalter
Agricultural eommittee---L w. Houk
Geo kapp, l. D Dalquest Lee Webb.
Athletics Prof Masterson, A f King.
Lewis Rogers, B. A. Mcfarland
Advertising-C + Lahman. George Z.
Harris D. NJ Mars.
Poultry Show---Dr. c W. Day II II.
Harris Lewis Rogers
Concessions and Amusements---J II.
Butler. f. II. Ford. T.C Holland, B. A. Nc
Farand
Ladies' Exhibits Fancy work. cooking.
ete.---Civic Club
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-10-09
YIN|TA FARMER GROUND
TO DEATH BY TRAIN
MGngled Remains of S. L. Lane Found on Katy
Tracks Near Stock Yards---Head Cut Open
Body Severed at Abdomen Crushed
Beyond RecOgnitiOn---LGst Seen Alive
on the Streets Here Monday Night.

The cut and mangled body Of 5. /.
Lane, a farmer who lived near Miles was
found this morning by Sheriff Ridenhour
and Undertakes Lewis Rogers. on the
Katy track about a mile north Of town.
The remains of the dead man we're
gathered mp and brought here for cor
oners inquest. which began al two O'Clock
this afternoon,
The engineer of the Katy flyer due here
at 9:43 this morning first notified II. A.
Farthne, station agent Of seeing the
body Mr. Farthing Immediately notified
the sheriff. who with Lewis Rogers went
out to look for the body. When they
found the object of their search, it was a
sight to cause the blood Of these men,who
are accustomed TO the unpleasantness Of
of seeing dead bodies, TO run cold. The
man had evidently been run over by a
train from both directions The bodywas
cut entirely in two across the abdomen.
the head was cut open and the brains
scattered over the cross ties one leg was
cut off and one arm and hand was crush
ed So badly manged was the body that
indentifcaton Of his features was an im-