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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-08-19

"Ah, my man. said the good old par
son, you should always be looking
Not me, parson,v responded the
farmer with much emphasis. mot with
all these here chaps In airships and bal
looms throwing over sand and cigar
stubs"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-08-19

Yes" he chartered. II viii Low.
you Just as much when you are old
and grayig
We'll" said she, decisiyely. Il NAV
live to DO old, but I'll never be rravl-
Detroit Free Press.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-08-19

The trouble with this TOOTH" said
the dentist, probing It with a long slen-
der instrument, rs that the nerve Is
dying
1T seems to me, doctor" groaned the
victim, you ought to treat the dying
with a little more respect"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-08-19

Plenty Of people can stand adversely.
but only a few can stand prosperity.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

[. s. Dept. q AETiclltu7e. Weather Bureau.
Washington. WEDNESDAY. Nay L. Iss-s ,. II
Pair weather with rSins tslpzarz-e prevails
generally n the Eastern srd Southern S.afes.
while II the lake resion. tAe uppe- Mississippi
Waller the Nissan VALLEY E-d the Northwestern
State The weather : unsettled with lCczl srsas
q precipitation AID thInde7s.Crus. No disturb
snce Cf importance IS ci-1rte5 within ths EEli-S
z Observation. The barJuetrc DEPRESSION cCn-
-iuges high n the Eastern ard Scutle1 Ststes,
and L IS relatively lCE IN the upTET 3fissfsIpgi
VALLEY AID the S0gthvesf. With the exception @!
TIE Rocky Mountain districts. Uhsre TIE tempera
rIre Is Rbn0unaliy low the TuadInEs 1pp-JZIulzt u
the normal in al districts.
During Tuesday night frost fc-ncd IL the n
teri1- q TIE North Atlantic and Middle Atlantic
region, the mountain districts c The Southeast,
and ;ho Eocky Mountain -sglcz-
The weather throughout the E1S-e-u ard Southern
States viii b fair during THURSDAY and Fridsy.
excspt that loczl rains a-c probable n Eastern
F7o-idz IN the lake region. The uppe- MissiSsiFpi
VALLEY. ard the NCrthwest the weather VII be M
settled. With local areas q Precipitation Gurins
The nsu forty-eisht hours
The winds along the New England coaE- vii b
light % moderate westerly on - Middle Atlautic
coast light south ard southvssc, On the South
Atlantic coast Light % moderate eaStsTly; On Toe
Gun coast light % ncierste soGthsr3y; OF the
lower Lakes light soUthwsStsriy- On the upper
Lakes light 20 moderate and vari2ble-
Steamers departing Thursday for European ports
viii have Egh- 70 moderate westerly winds ard fax
weather 20 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
GOVERNMENT BALLOON FLIES
Gen. Wotherspoon and Gen. Allen
Witness the Ascension.
Party DesceRds Near COaEresI
Heights and Makes Captive As
tensions with MiIitiamen.

Lieuts. Lahm. Dickinson. and Winter
made a successful fight in one Of the
governments big spherical balloons yes
terday afternoon.
The ascent was made in the presence OF
Gen. wotherspoon. acting CHEF Of star.
and Gen. Allen, chief signal officer of the
army. at the gas works about noon.
Ascending without incident. the balloon
drifted in a southweterly direction. pass
ing near Alexandra, so that the occu-
pants Of the car were able TO obtain an
excellent view Of the fire.
They descended about Z o'clock in the
afternoon near Congress Heights, and aft
eTward made several captive ascensions
with members Of the District Militia
whe were practicing az the rife range.
The militiamen were much interested in
the balloon. and those who were fortu-
nate enough 10 be taken up as passen-
gers we're the envy Of their companions.
A NJ Herring. whose aeroplanc is 10 be
tested at Fort 'SIyer or May s. has sent
word 10 the signal officers that he Will be
ready on time
The tests OF the Wright brothers viii
DeEl0 June y Lieut. FRANK P L.lhn Will
probably he selected as the first officer OF
the Signal Corps Of the army 10 be
taught how 90 operate the aeroplaues. Il
is thought that il VIII not require more
than week for him TO become proficient
with the aeroplane, owing to the great
experience he has had in managing free
and dirigible balloons.
After he has learned to manage the
machine, Lieut.. Lahm viii probably be
detailed as instructor TO other officers of
the army.
The balloon flights this summer around
Washington win be confined to those
made with the spherical gas bags. which
/ ascend from the gas works al Twelfth
and n streets southeast. No more flights
VIII be made at Fort Myer with the Bald
win dirigible until Congress appropriates
funds for the erection Of a balloon house.
IN the meantime the dirigible VIII be
sent TO Fort Omaha. Nebr.. where fights
viii be made by Leuts. Lahm. Bamber-
ge- and FOUl0is.
They will make numerous experiments
with wireless and other apparatus. About
$500 is needed TO construct a proper bal
loon house at Fort Mver
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
CHARLESTON IS VOTED HDRY"
Surprise Is Sprung IN the Capital of
West Virginia.
Action Is Taken by the New Bi-par-
tisan COunciI-"Wets" Procure
a decentralization.

Charleston, ". Va. May PA bomb
was exploded among the whisky interests
last night when the city council voted
Charleston dry by a vote Of . TO l. The
move was the result Of some quiet work
On the part Of Superintendent 7. N
Hare. Of the West Virginia Anu-Saloon
League.
Whether or not the council viii adhere
10 Its action is not Yet known. The
vets" while failing 20 have the an
nouncement OF the vote postponed, sue
ceeded in making council take a recess
Until Thursday night, when the ordinance
VIII come up under a motion for re
consideration.
The action Of the council came as q
thunderboIt. II was the first meeting OF
the city fathers who were elected under
the new model bipartisan charter. IN
this election the liquor question was not
an issue. and only a half dozen Of the
forty cOUncilmen were supposed 10 be
dry" The council was considering a
license ordinance, when the opportunity
for a vote came, and the motion 20 make
the city dry was made. The result
was a surprise
There are fifty saloons in Charleston.
from which S40000 is collected II the
action OF council stands, Charleston will
be the largest city IN West Virginia
which has been made dry
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
BOYS CAUSE OF RUNAWAY.
Horse Takes Fright When Struck
by Stones.

Frightened by boys throwing stones. a
large sorreI horse owned by J. ". Bean
OF u2s Fourth street northwest, ran away
near Third and G streets northeast yes
terday afternoon. eadangering the lives
Of several persons. The horse was at
tached 10 a buggy owned by Charles
Seibel. Of 800 H street northeast
William Garner, fifty years Old. OF Ken
Iworth. and Raymond Thomas. OF 1919
Third street northeast, negroes. were
driving north in Third street when two
OF three stones were thrown near the
horses head by boys playing in the
street The frightened animal started to
run. Garner tried 70 hold the horse.
Garner saw it would be dangerous TO
stay IN the swaying buggy ard jumped
out
He fell and struck his head Thomas
stayed in the buggy until the horse
crossed I street, when he saw q wagon
in the path OF the animal The negro
jumped Just before the buggy struck the
heavier vehicle which is owned By Isaac
Clsyman, of 1025 Seventh street northeast.
The buggy was demolished and the
wagon badly damaged. The horse jumped
clear OF the wagon and kicked himself
free. continuing to run with the broken
harness and shafts dragging. The horse
turned a corner and disappeared. At a
late hour last night the animal had not
been found.
Garner was picked Up unconscious and
removed TO Casualty Hospital in an am
bUlanCe- The negro sustained laceratiOns
and COntusiOnS OF the head and body and
conclusion OF the brain His condition is
serious
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
ALUMNAE TALK OF OLD DAYS.
Former Graduates of Academy Of
Visitation Dine at Institution.

Visitation Dine at Institution.
Baltimore. Nd. May 12-Conege days
were recalled and old acqUaintances we're
renewed al the annual reunion and ban
cuet OF the Alumni Association Of ths
Academy Of the Visitation this afternoon
al the convent. Park avenue and Center
street About 70 members Of the Alumni
Association. Cardinal Gibbons. and a
number Of priests were present at the
reunion
The day was begun with q business
meeting al t2-5o O'Clock. presided over
By Mrs. Charles VI. Woodruff. president
OF the association. AT this session Off
GERS for the ensuing year were elected
and an executive council was appointed.
~ o'clock Cardinal Gibbons gave SOL
enn benediction- Immediately after the
banquet. which Was held al 2 O'Clock the
guests were invited 10 walk in the con-
vent gardens and pluck flowers.
The banquet hall was tastef,ilIv deco
rated with violet bunting. Iilacs. and
purple flags. During the course Of the
banquet vocal and instrumental music
vas rendered by young ladies' Of the
academy. At the conclusion Of the lunch
cor Mrs. Charles Woodruff, on behalf OF
the Alumni Association, presented Mother
Placide with purse Of 1900. which will
be devoted 70 the building fund OF the
academy. The purse was recently raised
a. benefit given at Ford's Opera House
The following toasts were given al the
banquet: Our alma mater" Mrs
Charles NJ Woodruff. 'Fairest Of the
forfv-siX'' Mrs Clarence " Griffin ssO15
friends are best. Mrs Wellington Nelson
OF Washington, and "Reminiscences Of
the old pulpit" Miss Sondas Willoughbv
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
Navy Orders.

The foIlcxiuz on1ss have been isSssd.
Lieut. r. !. MENNER- dstsSled 1zry ya-d. New
Yu-k 70 Rhode Island seusE enSaec- oSoer.
Lie1t. Z y. JENSON. dstzched West Vi-Et1ia %.
home a1d leave.
Ersin F. 4. ROBERTS. 70 Ys1n5-t
Er=isn 2 I. McSHEEHY. % Thi7d Sou.6Jou. e.
: Ps-5c feet. Tiz R17alo-
E-sirn L B ANDERSON. 20 Third Squa5Sou. Z,
;. Pacific fcs- va BuSaio.
Ensizr u. H LIE. detached Ya-kto1 70 Alabama
EussCn A. CLAUDE. 70 Padscsh as se1ir engineer
c-7c7.
Ers;cn ". c. NIXON. 70 c1znnzud Tin=sy.
Nidshi7rzu y. F. COCHRANE. dszachAd ve-
ur-- q TIrEsy-
Mi5ssiTnsa r, r. STEWART. dstacSed Tsgsg 70
Sevcra-
,idssirHaa ". A. BODGNAS. dses1hed Tsooaa
tc Bhc.lc Island
3ii1shi-man r. F. HUGHES, dstsrh~i TeEz5Ses 70
7fc laird Scusd70n, L s PacSc Heet, VIA
BrEai--
Nidsdilsnan !. r. EvERsON. d-rzched Tscuna 70
Nrh-1sS7.
,Iiis6irrnaa B H. BRUCE. detached Rhode iS.ad
20 TscoTa-
,iiishiJzlaa r. E ROGERS. de.achea Taeoza to
,lidsaiTzaan c. Mex. LYNCH. detached counec.i74.
siiassipnsa \. H WHITE. dstached S.sraska 70
TscoDa-
Slidsbir11sn G. A. DUNCAN. detached TsoOua to
Counoct;cIt
PGyusztc- T. v. LECTZE. detached New Hzzp-
shi-r % she Z. s. NaTsI Medical Schoo, Hos
pital. Washington. fcT treatment,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13

Struck and knocked down by a man IN
Jennie Messer, sixty-five years old Of 81
Sixth street northeast. sustained injuries
which resulted IN her death last night
The peculiar accident occurred on May
3 last while Mrs. MesSeT was walking
across Ninth street, near New York ave-
nue northwest. Mrs. Messer left the
west side Of Ninth street and started to-
ward the car tracks at the time a man.
said 10 be Henry DiGgin. started running
for a southboUnd Ninth street car.
Failed to See Her.
As the man left the sidewalk he turnei
his head 10 look at an approaching team
and did not see Mrs. M4sser. Before the
man knew ne was near the aged woman
he ran into her, knocking her 20 the
ground. and falling over her. striking the
ground several yards from the spot where
she lay
Mrs. Messer was knocked unconscious
by the impact Mrs. Mabel Williams, of
the StauEopc apartments. and F. NJ.
Boardman. OF the Rochester fats. ran 20
the Wom2n's assistance The man. SAID
10 be named Diggin. arose and offered
assistance 10 those who were carrying
Mrs. Messsr 10 q drug store
His pr0nered aid was declined An
ambulance was summoned and Mrs. Mes
ser was removed 10 Emergency Hospital
The patient did not appear fatally in
iured- She was bruised about the left
hin and shoulder. but there were no indi-
81
Messer was q patient az the hospital she
showed no signs of Improvement, and
physicians held q consultation concerning
the strange case.
An examination failed TO reveal indI-
cations OF other trouble beside the slight
injuries received when she was knocked
down. and the doctors were mystified-
Mrs. Nesser grew worse yesterday after
noon. and relatives were summoned 10
her bedside. She sank steadily and died
81 $40 o clock Coroner J. Ramsey hewitt
was notified and after making an inves-
tIgatiOu issued a certificate Of accidental
death.
Physicians a. Emergency Hospital
sscribe Mrs Messer's death to shock. i
IS thought the woman was in a feeble
condition al the time Of the accident. and
"0S "A's4oNt t44c See4Lliiitd WHICH oIGllaf-
ily would have restored ner to good
health. The body was removed TO the
family home
The police are trying 10 locate the man
who was responsible for the accident \
policeman questioned him when he arose
from the ground after running into Mrs.
MesseT. The man said his name was
Henry Diggin, and lived in a town called
WhilitOn. Va As-seaTch Of the postal
guide shows there is no town called Will
hcn, and the map Of Virginia does not
contain town with similar name.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
WIRZ MONUMENT UNVEILED.
Thousands Gather at AndersOnviue.
Ca, for Occasion.

AndersonviIle. Ca Nay I2-The monu-
nnent erected by the Georgia Division.
United Daughters of the Confederacy.
10 the memory OF Capt Henry Wirz. in
charge Of the Federal prisoners confined
at AndersonviIIe in IS64-65, was unveiled
here to-day with appropriate exercises.
The town was thronged with visitors.
many Of whom arrived IN special trains.
Scattered among the 5000 OF more South
erners was a sprinkling OF men and wOm-
en OF the North. some Of whom have rel
atfves al rest in the National Cemetery
near by. numbered among the 1890 war
-iors o. the blue who died in the An
dersonviIle prison
As the siken cords were drawn by Mrs.
Perrin Of Natchez. Miss, only living
daughter Of Capt. Wirz. 1900 voices. led
By a chorus Of the Daughters Of the Con
federacy, joined in singing Dixie" The
rnyriads Of floral wreaths were then piled
high above the monument, adding TO its
massive appearance.
Refreshments were served by the
Daughters OF the Confederacy to several
tnOnsand visitors
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
London war Ofrce Gets Machine,
MONTHLY MEETING HELD.
PresbyteriHn Brotherhood Gives an
Entertainment.

Columbia Chapter. Presbyterian Broth
erhood. held its monthly meeting last
night IN the chapel Of the West Presby-
terrain Church In Il street northwest Al
the close OF the business meeting an en-
! steTtsinment was given, consisting OF
readings and vocal and instrumental Sc
lections
The programme was as follows. Piano
solo, Miss Charlotte Klein, clarinet solo,
Earl Golden. readings. ". Spencer Arm
strong; violin solo. Miss f 3 Graham:
duet Dr. and Mrs = r Barber: solo,
Harry H Campbell Mrs 4 " 8Ier-
chant vas acCCmpanIst
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
Circus and BOYS Conc.

The police were active yesterday look
from home 10 join the circus, which was
in the National Capital for two days
Fifteen boys were reported lost, but al
returned 10 their homes except two. Will
IAN EnsOr, nine years old. Of 1124 Con-
gress street northeast, and Louis La
Bile. fourteen years Old, Of Fourteenth
street southeast. The police believe the
boys will be found TO-DAY.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
Commission at MonrOvia.

The scout cruiser Chester, with the
Liberian Commission aboard. arrived at
Monrovia from St Vincent on May s. ac-
cOrding 10 dispatches which have lust
been received at the Navy Department.
The announcement was delayed by the
difficulties OF telegr2phic cOmmunica-
ton For the same reason It IS expected
that only meager reports viii be received
from the commission, which viii be there
for several weeks
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
MONKEY BURNED TO DEATH.
Boy Throws Match Into Cage. While
Parade Is Passing By.

Jefersonvilie. Ind, May I2-As the
Gentry Brothers show started 20 parade
this morning, a boy threw a match into
the cage containing the performing
monkeys.
One Of the monkeys picked up the
match, and while playing with il. caused
II 70 ignite Fire followed. One Of the
FIVE monkeys was burned to death and
three others were severely injured.
No one had key to the cage. and
a girl from a house near by, ran out
with water. which alone prevented the
destruction OF the cage and the death
Of all FIVE Of the monkeys
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
Had Bank Burglars: Didn't Know It.

SIcc7si 70 The Washington Herald.
Suffolk. Va. May 12--The local police
to-day learned 70 their chsgrin that they
recently had in custody two alleged bank
breakers, Tor whoHF-there e a reward Of
$3.50. and did not know It until TOO late.
The men who were arrested here on sus-
pielon gave addresses as John Leroy,
alias Red Ryan, Of Baltimore, and John
Collins, alias Crooked Bill. OF Philadei-
Phia- When the time Of their commit
ment expired tho men were released 4
detective. On their trail arrives to-day
with the information that there are re-
wards for the men,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13

Cambridge. Mass. Nay 12-The Har-
ward Cosmopolitan Club entertained dis
tiugUished guests az the second annual
dinner, which was held this evening in
the Harvard Union In room lavishly
decorated with foreign and American
flags entwined, and entertained by songs
and specialties rendered by members Of
the club, about 80 members OF the clun
and invited guests sat down 10 dinner.
President Eliot. Count Won Bernstorff
German Ambassador TO this country; Ba-
ron Takahira, japanese Ambassador;
Prof. Eugene Kuehnemann, German eX-
change professor at Harvard. and Canon
Il HensIey Henson. OF Westminster Alb
bey. were the principal speakers. and
among the other guests were President
elect A Lawrence Lowell, Of Harvard;
Bishop William Lawrence. Of Massachu-
setts; Maj. HeAry I. Higginson. Of Bos-
ton and members OF the governing
boards OF the university.
HOnors for President Eliot.
Count von Berustorf commenced by an
nouncing that the German Emperor had
awarded to President Eliot the Order OF
the Prussian Crown, which VIII be con-
ferred upon him before May 19, the date
OF his retirement from the presidency Of
the university.
Continuing in praise OF President Eliot.
he said:
With regard to one Of the great men Of
my country. the witty remark was once
made that not even Cicero would have
been sufficiently impUdent 10 make d
panegyric on such q man That is about
how I would feel il I ventUred 10 eulogize
President Eliot. all the more as I am far
from being a Cicero when I speak in
foreign language
50 I will only say that my sovereign.
the German government and the German
nation very highly appreciates the friend
" attitude which President Eliot has al
ways shown toward German science. and
the energy with which ne promoted the
idea Of exchanging professors with Ger
many and granting scholarships for the
purpose Of creating permanent friendly
intercourse between German and Ameri-
can universities"
Peace and Education
Baron Takahira spoke on peace and
education. In his consideration Of peace
he showed how that a. civilization ad-
vanCeS peace becomes more important
that the world Is realizing more and more
the imperative Importance OF lasting peace
and enduring prosperity. The speaker
went on 70 show that anger and pride
Ere the two great enemies Of peace
Last year, on the occasion Of the laying
O. the corner stone Of the Bureau OF
American Republics at Washington, Mr..
Elihu Root. then Secretary Of State said.
The matters in dispute between nations
are nothing: the spirit that deals with
them is everything
Il IS the spirit which IS important more
than anything else for the adjustment OF
controversies. and II is the spirit which
has more 20 DO than anything else with
the maintenance Of peace
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
sIiss RooseveIt EngaEed.

san Francisco, May I2.-The engage
ment IS announced Of Miss Christine
RooseTelt, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ".
Emlen Roosevelt, Of New York. and niece
OF former President Roosevelt, TO Lieut..
James Shelley, L 8 A Felicitations are
being sent by the friends q the bride IN
New York, where she frequently has been
the guest Of her cousin, Miss Christine
Pomeroy
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
BICYCLE ACCIDENT FATAL.
Walter Shedd Dies as Result OF
Injuries

Walter SheGd. twenty-one years old. ot
1SlI II street northeast died last night
at Casualty Hospital from injuries re-
Ceived on Tuesday last. when he fell from
a bicycle
The accident occurred about 80 o'clock
while Shedd was riding 70 work. He rode
west n II street until al the intersec-
ton Of Second street He was
forced 10 make quick turn 70 avoid
being crushed between the car and a
wagon The front wheel Of the bicycle
slipped and Shedd was thrown over the
handle bars. striking MS head on the as
phalt when he fell
Shedd was picked up unconscious and
removed 10 Casualty Hospital in an am
bulsnCe. His condition was regarded as
not critical The patient grew worse yes
terday afternoon ard he became Uncon-
sCioCs. Death occurred about $50 o'clock
Coroner J. Ramsey Nevitt was notified.
II is probable a certificate OF accidental
death viii be issued
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
Local Temperature.

Midnight s. =. n. :: a. ns.. 8: a. IL. =
S a. n. s.: ls a r.. g.. = nOrn. 8; p m s.;
Z ?. n. p ,. n. =; ? n, 50, 70 p n. So
Maximum. 4 minimum. s.
RelaIirs hUmidirv-s T. H. % T. n =, 5
q IT, g Rainfall s =. IL to ,. H.. @. Hours
cf sJ3gshine III PEI CIT o. possible ssS1ins -IaQ
Temperature sane dste last yea--lI1Timun, s. /,
minimum g.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13

from duty - Fy-- sIocum Y Y ard VII 10
ceed % Fo-r Mcdowell. Cal
CAPT EDWARD ". SHfSKLE Is relieved fron
d-ty az nS-icia Arsenal B5ujcis. Cal ard VII
proceed 70 Frankto-5 Arsenal Phls6eiphis-
b direction OF rhs President. Seoc1d LisuL WILL
IAN &. MOTLOw. FiTse Iusaut--. VII rs2o-t
% Brlg Gen WILLIAM 2. HALL. s6tuez1s
Es-s-zi president q en army rstiTlnE board a.
Washington. for examination.
Leave q atzence for ore mouth s7d ten 6ays Is
grated Capt FRANK J. MORROW. olarts--
master
Leave Z aisence fcr fourteen DAYS Is granted F-ss
Lieut.. ALBERT C. LOVE, Medical CorpA
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13
pretty Wedding at Pelham
/, The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL 10 oe NaslffZtCn EeT2lG-
Danville, Va. May 1Z-Mrs- Mary Viz
ginia Adams, OF Pelham, y. c.. and James
Henry Hood Of Danville. were married
to-day at the Pelham Methodist Church
in the presence OF a large gathering OF
friends. Rev. s F. Nix, the pastor. as
sisted by Rev J. NJ Oakley. Of Danville.
Oficiated. The bride is the daughter OF
the late Rev William Jennings Ander-
son. for many years a member OF the
Methodist conference Of North Carolina
The Washington herald., 1909-05-13

Alexandria News AEsncg. So Eins strsst. Alss
GSAr1s, Va. snths-17sd agsutS snd c1Trie1 f1
The WEAhiHgfqn Eezzld. The Herald VII Be d.
BEsTed daily and Sunday 70 sny address IN Alsz-
andTia for 50 oants ; month.