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The Washington times., 1908-06-15
TO WE'D IN BALLOON
FOR $4,000 STAKE
Nephew Hopes Thereby to
Meet Uncle's Idea of a
Courageous Woman.

wEsTBORO. Mass June Ito win
$1,000 offered him by ais uncle II within
year he marries a woman with
plenty OF courage" NJ. A. Alexander
is preparing TO we'd Miss H. F. Bottom
ly Of this town, h'gl in the air in a
balloon
When AleXsnder's uncle, John era
ham. OF Cresoc. Iowa. made the offer
the nephew cast about some time be
fore he hit upon a.s present scheme.
Then a week ago ne asked the local
agricultural society for permission TO
make a balloon ascension with a young
woman at the Worcester fair. He SIP
posed that the task OF finding tbs girl
was stiH before him. but when his story
appeared IN the papers he received
scores IF letters from young women
and a few old ones-fgom all over the
East
Among the candidates he picked Miss
Bottomly. and lat night they met al
the lsdys home here. and botn were
suited 90 is MOI yet settled whether Or
not fhs Wedding ceremony ALI ne per
formed ln ne balloon. nut 10 Miss Boz
toni, ma gAE ire ascension nitr him
AIsvandar BE- sure That she tuhhH me
eccentric uncle conditions
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
TO PRISON
TO KEEP PROMISE
Boy Granted Liberty to Attend SIS
ter's Funeral Is Proud Of
Being Trusted.

CuSCIS%ATI, June 15.-George Rose
has proved himself a boy of his wore
Ia County Prosecuting Attorney Run
son and Superintendent Leonard, OF the
State Reformatory-
Georges sister died last Sunday. The
father. who IS eighty-four years OLD
and himself on the verge OF the grave,
wanted hts youngest son 20 attend me
funeral but the boy was in the re-
fo-matory. many miles away for nav
ing been connected with a robbery. An
appeal was made 10 Prosecutor Ruls20.
Send the boy down without q guar
Rulison telephone0 10 Leonard,
cant think OF doing such a ming
We have no authority for It, was the
reply.
''Send him, I'll be responsible, vas
Fulfson's fnal word over the wire
The next dav George arrived saIelF.
ne attended the funeral and remained
Ii, extra dav 20 comfort his father.
1T makes me feel good 10 know some
one will trust me" said the boy. y u
make good n I only set the chance
The prosecutor has received mes
cage saving George had returned
promptly AZ the institution. walking sew
eral miles from the train 70 get there
in time.
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
CITY IN TERROR
OF SAVAGE LIONS
Maraudins Beasts Attack Sragglers
From Livingston, and XIII
Horses and Oxen.

LIVINGSTON. Rhodesia, June IS
With the advent of the dry season lions
have become very daring. and have
come IN closer 10 the town than ever
While G. Thomasine a boat builder,
was out after wild duck on the Fam
best within a mile Of the Victoria Falls.
three lions espied him and gave chase.
He took refuge in a tree. and was
compelled TO remain there all night, the
lions remaining on the watch. II was
not TIL well into the next dav that he
was discovered by a search party.
which quickly routed the lions and re-
leased him.
Another exciting adventure befeU A
transport rider on tho Zambesi near
Kazengula, in Northwest Rhodesia.
About midnight a troop OF eight lions
attacked the camp, and, after killing
two oxen and horse, beside wounding
five other oxen, stampeded the remain
der.
The lions were only beaten off nv
nre. and this with considerable dim
Guilty while IL took several hours to
round up the frightened oxen.
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
KAISER RESCUES
WHOLE BOAT LOAD

BERLIN, June 15.-The presence Of
mind OF Emperor William today saved
the lives OF a skin load OF people on
the river Spree The imperial yacht
Alexandria. with the Emperor aboard
was threading its way along the crowd
cd river. when a skIh, carrying several
persons. attempted 70 cross her bow.
The Kaiser was the first TO see the
danger which threatened the skin and
he quickly telephoned the engine room
10 have the engines reversed and the
yacht stopped The Alexandra slowed
up just In time 70 keep from running
down the skiff
There are many people on The river
banks and IN nearby boats who wit
messed the afair, and they cheered the
Kaiser .upTOarlously
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
OPPOSE FALLIERES
VISITING THE CAR
French Socialists Raise Objections,
But Majority of People Like
the Alliance.

PARIS June I5.-President FaIlieres
is experiencing the same OPP osition IN
his proposed visit 20 Emperor Nicholas
that was encountered by kirg Edward
a few days ago. Following tie example
OF the Laborites and Liberals Of Eng
land, the United Socialist party Is max
visit.
The ground urged BY the socialists is
the same as that put forth by the Eng
lish opponents. that the Cars treat
ment Of his subjects has been such as
10 warrant his isolation by ali nations
that stand for decency and liberty.
The French opposition. however. will
not be as strong that which develup-
ed in England, Tor France has long
stood as a friend OF Russia and tho
majority OF her people are anxious for
the erteTte 70 be continued and
strengthened
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
4 Times Advertisement Will
Get You a Good Cook.

Golfers Weekly, in a recent article says: The
domestic problem is the problem of the age. Good
servants for modest wages are not to be obtained"
Washington has her domestic problem as well as the
other cities. But the question is not so acute here
There are thousands of young women-arrivals from
the old Word-who are anxious to get started in this
city of Golden Opportunities for working people.
These People-they are thrifty-they are wise
soon learn that is The Times which is read by the
families for whom they want to work. They, there
fore, read THE TIMES for the advertisements know
ing that sooner or later just the kind of family they
want will advertise for help" in THE TIMES.
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
MANILA HAS FUND
FOR FLEETS FETE

MANILA. June 15.-Manila is going
to do herself proud when the American
feet arrives here. In the budget just
passed by the legislature. an item Of
500. Goa pesos for the entertainment Of
the fleet was included. nOtwith standing
the effort TO trim down the budget as
much as possible.
The total of the budget IS s sS3, As
pesos. a decrease from last year Of
300, coo pesos.
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
A. c. THORNETT DIES
FROM A HEMORRHAGE

Augustus Chippendale Thoruet. OF III
K street northwest, died at the Provi-
deuce Hospital last night. Death was
due 20 a hemorrhage, but Mr.. Thornett
had been confined 10 his bed with other
complications for a month.
Mr.. Thornett was hfty-four years old
and had been employed as a clerk By
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company. He is survived by two chill
dren, Helen Louise and Alfred Richard
son
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
CURIOSITY DROPS
BOY INTO SEWER

PHILADELPHIA, June luxurious
to know what was beneath a large box
on the corner Of Forty-fifth street and
ktngsessing avenue. ive-year-old George
Devine, % 5422 Walnut street. removed
the box despite the warnings OF his
parents, End before they could reach
his side When they arrived, Georzfe
was IN the sewer ten feet below the sur-
face. IN sewage Up 10 his shoulders.
a policeman
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
Johns HOPKINS
GIVEN S5OO,OOO

BALTIMORE June 15-It was
learned today that Henry Phipps, the
Pittsburg millionaire. donated $500. 90 to
Johns Hopkins University of this city.
before sailing from New York Saturday
for Europe. The money will be spent
in the erection Of a new building for re-
search into mental diseases.
THIS makes s.. 10000 which MI Phipps
has given away in donations for study
into diseases Of a psychological nature.
The Washington times., 1908-06-15
SNAKE beers COMRAnE

WATERBURY, Conn, June l5.-The
finest specimen OF deer seen In this
section this season was resting IN Ben
tons rye lot in Woodtick, with two
foot blacksnaks reposing conrentedlv
on one antler. The deer and the snake
seemed to enjoy the strange companion
ship
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
CHILLY BANKS" DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
FORMERLY PART OWNER OF
EMPIRE THEATER
William r. Hendron, Known Through
out Country in Connection with
Minstrel Shows, Succumbs
to Bright's Disease

William F. Hendron, known through
out the length and breadth of the
United States as BILLY Banks" at one
time {; we'll known minstrel and later
manager and part proprietor of the
Empire theater on Third street, died
of Bright's disease yesterday morning
at 118 South Hancock street.
For the past twelve years Banks has
been identified with the theatrical pro-
fession in California. About two years
ago he, in company with r. j. McCar-
ron, leased the Empire theater and re-
tanned his interest in it till three
months ago, when his health failed and
he sold out. For two months he was
cared for at the Angelus hospital, but
when it was found nothing more could
be done for him he was removed to
the home of his brother, where he died.
He leaves a widow, Mrs. Laura Hem
dron; a sister, Mrs. Horace Rhoads OF
319 Cottage Home avenue, and a
brother, James Hendron. He was IS
years of age.
Billy Banks made his first hit as an
"end" in a minstrel show, but his first
appearance on the stage was in child
part with Sol Smith Russell. After
coming to California he became con-
nected with the Sullivan-Considine cir
cult and booked for them. When he
started to organize the Empire theater
on East Third street, in the district
known as the graveyard" he received
of coincidence from many in
the theatrical profession who could not
believe that it could be made to pay.
Yet he made large sums from the 10
and 20-cent house. and soon had to put
in balcony to accommodate THE
crowds. This increased the seating
capacity OF the theater to 1400. His
wife Mrs. Laura Banks, sang at the
theater for long time.
Banks was at one time proprietor of
a wild west show and was road man.
ager for many vaudeville companies.
The funeral services will be held
Tuesday, July Z, at 2 O'clock from the
chapel of the John r. Paul undertaking
Friends and members
of the theatrical profession are invited
to attend. The interment will be in
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
TURNING THE TABLES

When E. L. Godkin was editor of the
New York Evening Post he was sup
posed by many to lack sense of
humor. But those in his employ who
stood close to him knew better. One
morning he sent for his young city
editor.
Last night" said Mr.. Godkin, Il read
in the Post an account of the suicide
of a bow. Your news paragraph re-
ported as the motive that the boy was
being resisted at home in a premature
inclination to marry. Mr. Blank, can
you imagine how that father felt when
you accused him. for what was no
doubt done in a sense Of loving duty, OF
being the cause of the death of his
child?"
The young city editor stammered an
apology. ;,
THANK you for your explanation"
said Godlsin. But" he went on IN a
more decided tone, IF anything like
that ever happens again, | give you
fair warning, sir, that will leave this
paper! I viii not work for paper
that says things so cruel!"-Success
Magazine.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
LOSES HIS LIFE BY
SKIFF GOING DOWN
SEARCHERS DRAGGING FOR
MUMALE'S BODY
poIqeviIIe Man Insists, Against Re-
monstrances of Friends, on Trying
Cranky Boat and Is Drowned
In Carney Dam

searchers are still dragging for the
body of Fritz Mumale. a bO-year-old
man of Dolgeville who was drowned
Independence day at the Carney dam,
three miles south of Alhambra.
Mumale and his family were spend
ing the Fourth of July at the dam with
a family picnic party. In the after
noon Mumale found a cranky rowboat
on the shore of the backwater and pro-
posed to several members that they
20 for a row. The craft was manifestly
untrustworthy. So the proposition was
refused. Mumale, however, insisted on
trying the boat, and in spite of the
remonstrances of his wife and friends
pushed out In the leaky craft.
He had not gone far from the shore
when the boat began to sink. Rescue
was impossible, and Mumale went.
down with the skin in at least fifty
feet Of water.
Mumale left a widow and six chill
dren
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
INTENDS TO FIT UP
GORGEOUS PREMISES
FEDERATION CLUB OUT FOR
NEW MEMBERS
Has Secured Option on Top Floor of
Wright & Calender Building and
Will Spend $4,000 In
Furnishing Rooms

Members of the Federation club of
Los Angeles have planned an energet-
ic campaign to secure a larger mem
bership and to fit up one of the finest
clubs in the city. An option has been
secured by the club on the entire top
floor of the Wright & Calender build
ing, which is now being erected at
the corner of Fourth and Hill streets.
Located as it will be on the eleventh
floor, it will have the use of beauti-
full roof garden and will command a
magnificent view of the city from the
mountains to the sea.
At a recent meeting of the club 1t
was decided to inaugurate an active
thirty days campaign to secure 800
new members to assist in supplying the
$4,000 which will be necessary to fit
up the new club rooms. Already large
part of this amount has been guaran-
teed.
The membership fee is $40, and the
monthly dues 81. In making this low
rate the club has placed the price so
that 1t may have a large membership
of the men who are working for the
betterment of the city.
This club Will have no liquors of any
kind, nor will it have any gambling.
A five years lease will be signed for
the new club rooms
The following officers have been
elected for the club; Nathan Newly,
president; John A. Merrill, vice presi-
dent, L. M. Anderson, secretary; j. G.
Warren, treasurer; c. r. Gable, w. H.
Frost, A. e. Pomeroy, #. b. Jones and
W. c. Mushet. board of directors.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
Plans Lawn Fete

Plans Lawn Fete
The Women's guild of st. Johns
church is planning to give a lawn fete
next Thursday afternoon from 2 to
o'clock on the church lawn. Home
made delicacies will be sold.
Burned by Gasoline
G. NJ. Hughes, a machinist, 80 years
old, living at 4S2 California street. was
painfully burned yesterday morning
at his home by a small gasoline ex-
plosion. Hughes was attended at the
receiving hospital.
Celebrates Her First Fourth
Rev. William Mccormack, dean and
rector Of st. PauFs pro-cathedral, and
wife, are rejoicing over the advent of
a newcomer last Friday. 1t is a daugh-
ter. She celebrated her first Fourth
with her parents Saturday
Old Enough to Know Better
Curious to know what torpedo
would do if it exploded in the hand
Joe Paroles, old enough to know bet
ter, made the experiment. Paroles
was brought to the receiving hospital
with badly lacerated palm The
wound was dressed and Paroles de-
parted to his home at 245 East First
street.
FOT Outln9 at the Beach
The children of the Orphans home
at Twenty-thir street and Vermont
avenue, will give an entertainment Fri
day evening at Volunteers hall for the
purpose of raising money to give the
children an outing at the beach. The
entertainment will consist of a musical
program and other features by the
children. No admission will be
charged, but a collection will be taken.
Rectors Plan Vacations
Rev. William MacCormack. dean and
rector of St. PauPs pro-cathedral, and
Rev. L. G. Morris, rector of ST. Johns
church, are planning to take their
vacations in the east, leaving together
early in August. They will attend the
Mortified conference and then go to
New York. Mr.. MacCormack will visit
his father in Hamilton, Ontario, Can,
and Rev. Mr.. Morris will visit his for
mer parish in Oswego, N. Y. They will
return about the middle of September.
Feet and Hands Burned
Independence days aftermath cele-
bration brought two patients into the
receiving hospital before 1 o'clock
yesterday. Little Leslie Bewley, 9
years old, of 124 South Anderson street,
became involved with a large bunch
of firecrackers. The youngster was
barefooted and Jared badly. He was
brought to the receiving hospital suf-
fering from painful bruises about the
feet and hands. He was not seriously
injured.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
WILL DISCUSS RESPECTIVE
MERITS OF BRYAN AND TAFT

There will be debate at the Baptist
church, corner of Pico and Central
wards, editor of a negro paper. and
w. Lewis, a real estate man, on the
comparative merits of Taft and Bryan.
This will be the closing Of the carni-
val opened by Mayor Harper last week.
The church is in a strong negro center,
where Democrats are especially nu-
merous, and large attendance is ex-
pected.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
Slams Of sprInq
dren.

Yeast-I saw your friend Hooker
lying on the bank OF the river, today.
Crimson back--Lying was he? Tho
fishing season must have openedl-,.
Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

The plain tailored shirtwaist is de-
servedly popular with the up-to-date
American. woman of many activities
and a favorite model is the one
slxetched. 1t is constructed on the
newest lines, the mannish front clos
ing and the sleeve cut in one with the
waist being quite In line with the pres
ent mode in practical shirtwaists. The
Gibson pleats over the shoulders are
desirable additions, giving apparent
width to the shoulder, while the breast
pocket gives the popular jaunty eff
feet. Any preferred style of collar
may be worn with the waist, which
may be developed in any OF the new
tub fabrics or in one of the pretty ORR
entail silks. In the medium size 1t will
REQUIRE 4 Ia yards "a inches wide.
615O-Six Sizes 80 to AZ inches bust
measure. The price of this pattern is
10 cents.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
Just the Same

Bacon-Drug stores in Maine are the same
as those here.
Egbert-Why so7
Il went in one once and winked and the
clerk said, No. but we have something Just
as good "-Yonkers Statesman
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

According to the Seattle papers Flea
nor Kent, recently prima donna with
the Edgar Temple opera, company at
the Auditorium theater, and who now
is singing leading roles with the San
Francisco opera company, has taken
Seattle by storm. She triumphed as
"Girofe Girofla," and then as Zerlina
in Era Diavolo." This week she Is
singing Yum Yum in 1.-THE Mikado.
The Seattle Times went so far IN
praise of Miss Kent's ability as to head
its review of her opening performance:
eat Last, a Prima Donna"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

Benners--'Why GO they object TO children
in that apartment house 2"
Jenners-'1 suppose they are afraid that
the kids would interfere with the noise
made by the Photographs and dosa"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

DR.. J. w. Ball. chiropodist; eight
years with A, Hamburger & Sons; re-
moved room 4S0 Byrne bldg. Third
and Broadway.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
THE CITY

Strangers are Invited to Visit the exhibits
Of California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building, on Broadway. between
First and Second streets where free infor-
nation will be given all subjects pertain
ing to this section.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

De Witt c. Jennings, a well known
actor who was with David Belasco's
pIay. 1.-THE Warrens of Virginia" last
season, is in Los Angeles visiting rela-
tives. Mr.. Jennings Is accompanied by
his wife and baby. Next fall he is
to become a member of Robert EIDE
sons company, when that star pre-
sents a stage version of Stewart Ed
ward Whites novel, "ConJuror's
House." under the title of 1.-THE Call
of the North"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06
Coulter Dry Goods Co.

fer with Sir Conan Doyle regarding
the American production of the piece,
and last week played it for the first
time in Oakland.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

The Herald Will pay $40 in cash to any
ono furnishing evidence that will lead to
the arrest and conviction of any person
caught stealing copies of The Herald from
the premises of our patrons.
THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

Time may be money, but most any ono
would rather give up nve hours than fye
cents.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

Rosemary Glosz, who sang leading
roles with Harry James burlesque or
ganization at the Mason opera house
two years ago, has been engaged by
Henry w. Savage to sing the leading
part in one OF his MERRY Widow"
Companies, now playing in New YORK
city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

A new vaudeville bill, in connection
with new selections by the Royal ltal-
ian band, new motion pictures ana new
illustrated songs, was presented at tne
Tos Angeles theater yesterday at both
matinee and night performances The
vaudeville turns will continue through
the week, with nightly changes in the
band selections.
Changes in program are announced
beginning with a matinee today at tns
Unique theaters.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

THIS EIIM mAc nnnrI1c,r1r nr,c,,1 -.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

William II. Thompson, a prominent
American actor, will present Sir CO.
nan Doyle's one-act play, Waterloo"
at the Orpheum theater within the
month"; This drama in little was for
several years a feature of the late
Sir Henry Irvings repertoire, Mr.
Thompson having secured the acting
rights for this country from the Irving
estate He returned a month ago
from England, where he went to con-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-06

Dick Ferris, who is now in Mime
apolis, is said to be making arrange
ments for a fall and winter stock sea-
son at one of the Los Angeles theaters
1 sorbf tuoalxc
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