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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-30
WANT no Bu1Lp AupIToRIuM

c. q. Naylor appeared before the su-
pervisors' building committee yester-
day and said he and his colleagues pro-
posed the erection of an auditorium on
the old Mechanics pavilion site capable
OF seating IA 500 persons The esti-
mated cost would approximate $500, 600.
He referred to the great structure at
Kansas City as a type of what was
proposed. No action was taken by the
committee. but a further conference
will be held with the California Promo
ton committee on the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-30
Arcadia Results

SANTA ANITA PARK. Dec. 29.-Twenty-
ninth day Of the winter meeting Of the Los
Angeles racing association. A. W Hamilton,
presiding Judge J. J. Hoffman starter. Weather
clear. Track fast.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-30

starter Dwyer hned J0ekey Upton .slo fOr ge
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-06

The Southern Pacific railroad has,
on the petition of the Nevada railroad
commission and Division Freight and
Passenger Agent Clapp, put a daylight
service on between Reno and Schurz,
the railroad point for the new mining
camp Of Rawhide.
The company began on April LIST to
run O train from Mount House on the
line of the Virginia and Truckee, to
Schurz and return. This train now
connects with the v. and T.. at Mound
House in the morning and lands pas
sengers at Schurz early in the after
noon. 1t then leaves Schurz at 3
O'Clock and arrives at Mound House
in time to connect with the V. and t.
train that arrives in Reno at 1880 in
the evening.
This now furnishes a daylight SER
vice t oall persons who wish to travel
into Rawhide. The night service from
Reno is by way of Maizena, and Wau-
brska over the Southern Pacific and
Nevada California lines.
This new daylight service will take
the Rawhide travel through Carson
City and help that town.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-06
pIocHE PEOPLE TO THE RESCUE

Deputy United States Marshal Mack
has returned from Phoebe, Lincoln
county with Yee Wah Ping, a Chinese
accused of entering the United States
without the proper credentials. Deputy
Marshal Mack said that as he stood
on the platform waiting for the train
to pull out nearly every man, woman
and child in the town grasped the
prisoner hand and informed him that
the people of Phoebe would do every
thing in their power to keep him from
being deported.
Later a number of the prominent
citizens of the place signed a petition
and sent it to Senator Nixon and ask
ed him to take up Ping $ case at
Washington.
Ping came to Nevada thirty-six
years ago and after residing IN Phoebe
for several years and accommodating
considerable property, took a trip to
China, and on his return failed to take
out the proper credentials and was re-
fused admission to the United States
on his arrival at San Francisco. He
went to Mexico and was Struggled
across the line.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-06
UNCLE SAM WANTS HORESE.

Two Unittd States army offers were
in Reno Saturday. The government, it
is said, is needing several thousand
more horses, and these officers tare
securing the west for such animals as
thty may find that will meet the re-
quirements of the government and they
can secure. The horse demanded by
the government, as stated Yesterday,
is l hands high and about 900 pounds
in weight, The bay horse is preferred
and must be sound and between four
and six years of age. These are for
the cavalry service. In the artillery
service heavier animals are demanded.
As hikh as $3.50 is paid for a single
animal for this service.-Reno Jour
nal.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-06

WANTED - Manager for new
branch of our business here in Win
nemucca. Write promptly, with refer
ences THE NORRIS WHOLESALE
HOUSE. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-06
COMMERCIAL LEAGUE
WILL VISIT MINES

RENO, April 3.-The directors of
tie Nevada Commercial League met
yesterday evening and decided to leave
Reno for Lovelock, the Seven Troughs
aiming District, Golconda, Gold Circle
and Winnemucea on April 18th, and
return to Reno on Intervening of April
10th.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
LUNA PARK OPENS ITS SEASON
Exhibit Surpasses All Previous Eff.
forts by Management.
Merry Widow Hat and the down
nnd-out' Are Special Features
for the Little Folk.

Luna Park opened for its third sa,so,
last night in a blaze OF beaut, v-,,i,,,
surpassed all previous efforts ~ &C.
mana cement It was Ike d dream OF
iairyland' with its myriad lights. it's
music. and lis display Of amusenlar,~
Inc park has been greatly improved a,5
many new attractions added. The NJ
y Widow Hat" and The r,o,-,- 60
out made big hit not only with rbe
youngsters, but also with the vorr.-
hearted elders; but il was especialI,-
gratifying TO witness the delight OF The
children in the many plans for rbeir
amusement for the park nanaper,or+
mas taken special pains with this mart of
tne programme. The water horse races
also proN-C0d hilarious fun This is ono
OF the most amusing OF the new attrsc-
lions. The chief attraction. however
was the vaudeville show. John " PsD,
some lmpersonaton OF William len
hlngS Bryan was especially worthy os
note, being lfelike and realistfcar1,-
clever. Mr.. Ransone was star witb tbo
Prince OF Pilsen" company before ~
ing up vaudeville work. The C,ha5u,jc,,
Trio's playlet Virgins Farn, Co..
sale was clever, the dialogue and slim
auVhs Delhg lrreslstibly funny Miss Ida
May Chadwick's buck dancing was one
on the best features OF the performances
! ne trained sheep OF Miaco and Doblado
formed an amusing and interesting nov
ehy. The globe act Of Nelson and Goetz
ana Holmes and Buchanan. in the vocal
numbers. were excellent and well re
eeived, while the Three Rosebuds in
their madcap dance. were charmInelv
good Warren and Brockway In their
I, lill,l- uslcai comedy sketch. deserved the ap-
plause they received.
Al the ballroom an orchestra OF excep-
ional merit furnished music for tbe
overs OF dancing, and it was filled 10 its
Other attractions. too numer-
'us TO specify, were enthusiastically pat
'cnized.
Ihis afternoon and evening there Will
&c a grand sacred concert by an orches-
ra OF nifty pieces. conducted by Richard
a. Weaver.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
PRESS BADGE RECOGNIZED.
Must be Respected by Police When
Properly Worn.

Maj Sylvester, OF the police depart
ment issued a statement yesterday 10
the Commissioners that the press badge.
when worn by an authorized person. must
be recognized by the men OF his depart
'mcnt- In his letter the major SAYS:
The value Of the press badge. when
worn by an authorized representative OF
the press, was questioned recently in a
case where il was plainly the duty Of the
police TO be present at a fire to project
the hremen in their work and the lives
and property OF the owners and occu-
pants Of premises.
Ihis badge COmmends itself 10 the
members Of the force on such occasions
as have been mentioned. but not TO the
extent that the ends Of justice might be
interfered with or the labor OF riramen
obstructed Circumstances must largely
govern in such cases, but in all instances
every courtesy and information for the
public must be extended in the crossing
OF fire lines. and 1t is the officers dutv
10 see that the badge is in evidence. Com
pliance with this will be strictly insisted
upon"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
SERVICES BY INDIANIANS.
state Society of Washington Plans
Memorial Mt Arlington.

The Indiana Society. of Washington.
numbering about 500 persons. desires that
every Indlanian in this city participate
In the memorial services the society is
arranging to hold Saturday afternoon
next at the grave OF Maj Gen. Henry
w. Lawton, in Arlington Cemetery.
The ceremonies viii be held after the
public services. and Hon. Thomas H
Mckee, who was recently appointed war
den Of the United States jail IN Wash
ington, will deliver the address. Appro-
pirate music will be a part OF the pro-
gramme.
There are 152 Indiana soldiers buried at
Arlington, and the Indiana Society pro
poses to inaugurate a new custom this
year of decorating all their graves with
a flag and a wreath or bouquet Of flow
ers. This custom win start at Arlington
Saturday next. and next year the Indiana
Society will visit the graves Of Indianians
In other cemeteries around Washington
and so on until all have been reached
and proper observance shown Among
the distinguished Indiana dead at Ar
lington arc Hon. Walker @. Gresham. Gen.
Lawton. and Gen. Daniel McCauley.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
REELECTED SUPERINTENDENT.
W. r.. Hunt Enters FOrty-seventh
Year as Head of Sunday school.

In recognition Of his long and valu-
able services. the Sunday school board
Of Gorsuch NJ T. Church this week
elected William r. Hunt its superinten-
dent for the forty-seventh year. Mr..
Hunt has been affiliated with the church
since its organization, in 1850: superin-
tendent OF the Sunday school continuous
ly since 1862 with the exception of two
years, and for years has been the record
ing steward and dean Of the official board
and church. The annual meeting of the
board was held at the residence Of Mr.
Hunt on Tuesday evening last. In his
report. Mr. Hunt praised the teachers
for their faithfulness, and said there had
been rapid growth IN the school Sew
enty new scholars were added In the
year, and the attendance and collections
were greater than at any time heretofore.
Mrs. c. j. Crymes. treasurer, reported
receipts Of Sl276O and expenses Of $307. Sc.
the best financial report Of the school
John L. Ferguson, Miss Bessie Willett.
Miss Elizabeth B. Pullman. and Roscoe
Moricle were confirmed as teachers. The
other officers Of the school were elected
as follows:
Assistant superintendent, Charles W.
Fitton, jr.; secretary. George u. COLLISION;
treasurer, Mrs. G. J. Crymes; librarian,
Miss Fannie r. Fitton; chorister, Mr..
Fitton; assistant chorister. Ernest H.
Pullman: organists, Miss Beulah Winter
Mrs. CTymes, and Mrs George 4. Coli
son.
officers Of the Missionary and Aid So
ciety were elected, as follows: Presi-
dent. Ernest II. Pullman; vice president.
J. II. Goodrich; secretary, Miss Beulah
Winter: treasurer, Mrs. Ellen Rowe 1t
the conclusion OF the meeting. Mr.. Hunt,
in behalf Of the school, presented the
pastor, Rev. w. l.. Lynn, with a hand
some silk umbrella. The pastor said that
during the year twenty Of the scholars
lad become members Of the church
The annual strawberry festival at
Gorsuch Church will be held OH the
evenings of June and 3. The annual
Sunday school picnic will take place on
July 9.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
sHRINERS PLAN EXCURSION.
.ImaS Temple Mobiles Issue Circular
Announcement.

Almas Temple, Mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine, has issued a circular announcing
the annual excursion on June 3, TO Mar
shall Hall. The excursion is given for
the benefit Of the Christmas Offering and
the charity fund.
The potentate has announced the party
has been arranged to procure funds to
enable the temple to make the usual
offerings at Christmas time TO the de-
serving poor of the city. and to extend
help wherever needed. He bespeaks the
support Of all the members OF the temple
and their friends Many amusements
will be provided for the excursionists-
bathing, boating, fishing, baseball. dane
ing, music, and other attractive pas
times.
Ample boat accommodations are prom
lsed, and pleasant day and evening are
In store for those who avail themselves
OF this opportunity for an outing
Tickets may be had of members of
Almas Temple and at the boat. They
WIN be good on any Of the regular
trips
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
but these two special
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY.
Rev. Mr.. Lynn, Pastor of Gorsuch
Church, and Wife Give RecrDttoD

Church, and Wife Give Reception.
In celebration Of the fifth anniversary Of
their marriage, which took place on May
70, 1903, Rev William Lee Lynn, pastor
OF Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church.
and Mrs. Lynn, gave a reception TO their
Congregation on Wednesday evening last.
From 70 II o'clOV.s ths parsonage. at u32
Four-and-a-haf street, was crowded by
their friends. who showered upon them
hearty congratulations. The event also
marked the thirty-third birthday ami
Versary OF Rev. Mr. Lynn.
In behalf Of the congregation OF Cor
such Church, William r. Hunt presented
Rev. and Mrs. Lynn with mahogany
rocker in felicitous speech. Rev. Henry
X Naylor. formerly presiding elder OF the
Washington District. Methodist Episco-
pal Church, who oficiated at the wedding
hve years ago, and Rev. A. f. Spiel
man, formerly a Washington pastor. now
at Hyndman. Pa. were present and made
short addresses. which were replied 10 by
the pastor The Sunday school chorus Of
the church. composed Of young women.
gave several selections.
The board Of managers Of the Methods,
Home viii give their annual dinner at
the home, COL NJ street northwest. on
May % and q, from 4:3O TO o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
PATROL TO GIVE A FETE,
Ladies' Committee of AImas TempIe
VIII Entertain at Gait Mansion.

The ladies' committee of the Almas
Temple Patrol Will give a lawn fete at
the Gait mansion tomorrow and Tues
day evenings and Tuesday matinee. The
proceeds are to be used for the expenses
OF the patrol at ST. Paul, Mimi. July
next. At the meeting OF the Imperial
Council in ST. Paul. the patrol VIII enter
the competitive drill OF the finest drilled
patrols Of North America. and they ex-
pect to retain their place as champions
OF North America.
The ladies have arranged everything TO
make a busy and pleasant time for all
who attend. They will have dancing. sing
Ing, and a regular vaudeville entertain
ment, and everything good TO eat at pop
ular prices. A barn dance will be one of
the enjoyable features of the evening.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
WIFE'S LOVE WORTH $4,000.
German Consular Agent Sues White
for Alleged Alienation.

Suit for $1,000 was Instituted Yesterday
by George c. Heinicke. assistant consular
agent of the German empire, against
John c. White for alleged alienation Of
the affections Of Heinicke's wife. Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Heinicke.
In his declaration Mr.. Heinlcke states
that he and Mrs. Heinicke were married
IN Baltimore in l90l, and lived happily to-
gether until White began TO pay marked
attention to Mrs Heinicke. AS a resul,
OF Whites attentions. Mr.. Heinfcke
Charges that he has lost the love and
affection Of his wife. and was Obliged last
April TO leave her. Mrs Heinicke. about
month ago, filed a suit against Mr..
Heinicke Tor maintenance. The declara-
ton states that Mrs. Heinicke is now in
the Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
Readings for the RIind-

The following is the last programme OF
the season for volunteer readings and
music In the reading room for the blind
at the Library Of Congress, 2:SO to $3.50
p. m:
Tuesday, May 26. Miss Catherine Ma
gruder Keith will read Helen Keller's
Sense and Sensibility." and musical num-
oers will be sung and played by members
Of the Kapitola Esperanto Klubo. Thurs
day, May q, Mr.. Charles W. Garlock and
Miss Lenore Lacey will give a song and
piano recital. Friday. May @. Miss
Juanita Miller will recite poems written
by her father, Joaquin Miller, and sing
songs Of her own compositioa.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
I. o. o. F. CONFERS DEGREES.
Federal City Lodge Holds Impressive
Exercises

Federal City Lodge. No. %. l. o. O. F.
conferred the third degree at Northeast
Temple Wednesday evening last in the
presence Of large attendance Of visitors
and the lodges membership.
At o'clock an attractive drill was
given, and after the routine session the
floor was turned over TO Past Grand q. A
Booth, degree director, and the team pre-
sented the third degree with all the i'm
pressive features.
Federal City Lodge has had an active
and prosperous term. and the remainder
or the year indicates further gains in
membership and resources.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
WILSON POST SERVICES.
Memorial Day Exercises at National
Soldiers Home To-day

The Henry Wilson Post. G. 4. r
viii hold its annual memorial services in
honor Of the dead ar Stanley Hall Ma
tional Soldiers Home, to-day The ex-
ercises will start promptly at $3.50 O'Clock.
The programme will open with seIec-
tions by the Soldiers Home Band wbic,
will be followed by a contralto solo Tho
invocation will be delivered and n oliar-
let Will render several airs. After This
there viii be read the roll OF the deceased
comrades. and quartet will again con-
tribute selections. Rev. II. Alien Grimm
chaplain OF the United States Army. wifi
deliver an address. after which vocal
solo will be given.
Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball. former COM
Hlanoer OF the Ladies Auxiliary, together
with about twenty members OF that or
ganization, will participate in the eyer
cises.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
SERMON FOR THE PYTHIANS
Three Hundred Members Hear Rev.
Bruner at Fifth Baptist Church.
Grand Chancellor Woodward md
Several Other Officials Visit
Cnlanthe Lodge.

! About three hundred members OF the
KNIGHTS Of Pythias, including Grand
Chancellor Woodward and his associate
grand lodge officers. the uniform rank
and the auxiliary. the Pythian Sisters
attended the Fifth Baptist Church on
Sunday evening last, when Rev. Weston
Bruner, pastor. a member of the Pvtbian
order, preached on Christian knight
hood Rev. Mr.. Bruner used as his tovt
NO man hath greater love than this. that
he lay down his life for his friend
After portraying the story Of Damon and
Pythias. he said:
Christian knighthood has as ifs basaI
principles truth and courage Its working
principles are friendship. that inspires
and ennobles the character, and benevo-
lence. that upholds and sustains The
key to the heart Of its teachings fs tho
sacrifice Of self for the salvation of
friend"
calanthe Lodge. No. II. Knights OF
Pythias, was visited by Grand Chanceu6r
Woodward and other grand lodge officers
on Monday night last. This ends the
series of spring visits. which have haan
of a semi-offcial character. ara have been
made with the view of arousine greater
enthusiasm in the order. There was q
large attendance. and interesting remarks
were made by several of the brotbars
among whom were Supreme Representa.
tive ID. Elmer Wilber Grand Inner fSuar1
S. II. Basset, and Grand Master AT Arms
H. p. Wiley.
The interest in the uniform rank Is
Increasing. and great interest is manifest /
ed in the coming encampment in Rostor i
IN August. Both Washington Co, No.
and Coldwen Co, No. Z. are adding to
their membership. and are drilling fire. I
Quently for the coming competitive drills
at the encampment.
The various subordinate lodges are add
ing 10 their membership by the initiation
OF candidates. and the term of Grand
Chancellor C. H. Woodward, Of the Do
main or the District OF Columbia. prom
lses large addition numerically. as Well
as financially.
The stockholders Of the Pythian Hall
Association on June l will hold the an
nual election TO choose a board OF direc-
tors to conduct the affairs OF the Pythian
Temple. which has proven a successful
venture since its erection four years ago.
The uniform rank companies and sew
eral Of the lodges have combined TO give .
IN excursion 10 Marshall Hall, on June
, to raise money TO pay the expenses
If the members OF the companies and
odges to Boston in August
One Of the features Of the PythIan :
parade IN Boston in August will be the
in line of four-goat team. .
which left Los Angeles. Cal. January q
md expects 10 arrive in Boston on !
Iuly %. 7
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
Tribute To p j Ne.

At largely attended meeting OF the
Jolly Fat Mems Club on Tuesday evening
last P. J. Nee was elected trustee for the
three-year term. in place of CApt. z. s
Randall deceased. Resolutions on Cant
Randall's death were unanimously adopt
ed by a rising vote.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
Gunston Hall commcncem.n.

Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Randolph Mason
have issued invitations for the commence
ment Of Gunston Hall Tuesday morning
at 1880 o'clock. This is the last of the
entertainments which have taken place
there the past week
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24

ohcehy Mrs. a. Leftwich Sinclair. Mrs Herman
W smith, Mrs. Ruth simpson Mr. II W. sohon
Mrs Robert L. Waters. Miss G. " We.zeI Mrs
W y. Weston; Miss Catherine Whitsen librarian;
Mrs Walter l. Wilmarth, Mrs. G. l. Wolcott Mrs
=. L. YeWcl. and Miss B. Yeuen secretary and
trCasurc-.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24

In the early part of the last century II
was thought Washington would become
one OF the most important ports OF this
country. and on account OF the great
psSlDilities of trans-shipment. the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal was projected.
RAPID growth Of railroads, however. made
the canal impracticable beyond Cumber-
Deriand. Nevertheless, It is thought. If
the river frontage was properly improved
there would develop a large commerce. of
trans-shipment, because of the excellent
railroad facilities.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
MODERN WATER FRONT URGED
Commissioners Submit Report to the
Vice President.
FOR the Work Complete an Expendi.'
ture OF S2,sSO,OOO VIII Be
Necessary.

Immediate necessity Of constructing a
good, modern water front. in place OF the
present deplorable one, in order 10 ac-
oommodate the growing commerce OF
Washington, and to make the water front
Of the National Capital model for other
cities, was urged by the Commissioners
In the report submitted yesterday TO Hon
Charles w. Fairbanks. President of the
Senate
The report was prepared by a committee
consisting Of Lieut.. J. r. Sutton, harhor
master; w. J. G. Douglass. engineer of
bridges. and Daniel f. Garges. chief clerk
OF the engineer department. For the work
complete ii is estimated an expenditure
OF S2.SS9,OOO will be necessary, although
ior the present only the following is
recommended:
An appropriation Of $4,000 for the purchase O, =
strip of the Potomac wassr front from Sbcnbe1i.s
Landing 10 Giesboro Point
An appropriation Of $500 for the purchase Of
strip Of land along the Anacostia River from Gies
ooro Point 10 Massachusetts avenue
An appropriation Of 500 for plans and survey,
Tor reclamation Of the AnacoStia River from Mas
cnusetiS avenue 70 the District line
An appropriation Of Si62.5O0 toward the improvcs
ment Of the Washington Channel the total est
mated cost Of the work being s27750oO.
Ihe Improvement of Washington chan
mel, which is the most important, includes
the widening Of the channel 400 feet. so as
10 give l.4O9 feet Of channel width. dredg- |
ng, and construction Of new masonry
oulkhead walls, piers, and wharves |
Water street is to be widened 70 100 feet
New piers are to be of pile construction. |
which has life Of about thirty-five years |
All existing structures on this frontage
IRE to be removed and new transit sheds /
Provision is made for a |
recreation pier. fish wharf, marine rail-
way. and public piers.
The Improvement can be completed In
'ix years. and during its progress the
work is 20 be carried on in such a man.
Ter as to interfere with existing business
Is llffln as nnccihln
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24

One Of the features Of the Pythian
parade IN Boston in August will be the
appearance in line Of a four-goat team,
which left Los Angeles. Cal January q
and expects 10 arrive in Boston on
July %.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24

Persian Lawn Waists. with all
over embroidered fronts; large va
riety OF designs in blind and open
work effects: 2i-length sleeves:
fasten back. Worth $3.50 and $1.75.
None sent c. O. d. and limit OF two
(2) TO any buyer.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24

The various subordinate lodges are add
ing TO their membership by the initiation
OF candidates. and the term of Grand
Chancellor c. H. Woodward, of the Do
main OF the District Of Columbia. prom
ises large addition numerically. as We'll
as financially.