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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
Who Ne BELONGED To.

A matron of the most determined
character was encountered by young
woman reporter ION a country paper,
who was sent out to interview lead.
ing citizens as to their politics. May
I see Mr.. r. she asked of a stern
looking woman who opened the door:
at one house. No. you cant an
swered the matron. decisively. But
4 want to know what party he belongs
to- pleaded the girl. The woman
drew up her tall figure. Well, take
a good look at me, !" she said, I'm the
party he belongs to!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

The police OF Coney Island have to
be married men Tough things to eat
are handed out there, and experience
is needed in meeting the danger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Lcngshorenen Vote Against Strike.
Detroit, Mich. The LongshoreEsn
Of the Great Lakes have voted against
a strike. the majority being less than
200 President O'Connor has gone 10
Toledo and Secretary Joyce declined
10 talk. si q t VI " 13s fSs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

-Darned effects continue in the mat
ter of embroidery" That's what lot
Of them are.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

jail sentences would soon discour-
age reckless auto speeding.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
The Aolreerne.n, 81 Views 81

Pessimist Don't you think this sea-
son shows the drama has q tendency
downward? 5i sss
Realist-I have noticed that more
people are buying seats In the orches-
tra. Z ,s3s .s n ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Frenchmen must come to America
10 learn how to fight . real duel
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

There are a great many IFS" IN
Prof. chickering's Marian scheme
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Astronomers had better practice up
on Esperanto IL they would talk with
Mars
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
No Butler for Pneuritch.

Wen have to get a butler, you
Know said Mrs. Pneuritch.
What for?" asked Mr. Pneuritch.
We'll, to look after the wine cellar,
and
Not much, Priscilla! I'm capable Of
looking after the booze myself
"a butler lends dignity to an estab-
slishment, too"
a Well, when get so hard up for
dignity that l have to borrow 1t from
a butler, I'll quit and go back to the
retail grocery business. You manage,
the hired girls, Priscilla, and I'll at
tend to running the man part OF this
shebang,s n n .S
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

The young thief and his employers
money are soon parted.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

Help the organizations that are
planning to help the poor this SUM
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
FreddieY Your father told me that
was the black sheep Of the family.
Gertrude What did you say?
Freddie-Bah!
GOT TO THE CAUSE
And Then All symptoms Of Kidney
Trouble Vanished.

c. ]. Hammonds, SIT s. Hill st., Fort
Scott, Kansas, says: Il was operated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18

on for stone in the
kidney but not cured
and some time after
was feeling SO bad
that ! knew there
must be another
stone that would
have to be cut out
/ decided to try
n~A-sr Dsl-@ n:f1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
s4oo. GOO Fire il Piano Plant.

4233 $400, GOO Fire In Plano Plant.
New York Fire did damage to the
big piano factory of Hardman, Peck
& Co, estimated at 100000 Two
wings were DESTROYED.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
4 Test Of Friendship.

Just before Artemus Wards death
Robertson poured out some medicine
and offered 1t to the sick man. who
said: "My dear Tom, / won't take
any more Of that horrible stuff"
Robertson urged him to swallow the
mixture, saying: DO, now-there's a
dear fellow-for my sake. You know
I would do anything for you
Would you?" said Ward. feebly,
grasping his friends hand for the last
time.
Il would indeed" said Robertson
Then you take it,"
Ward passed away few. hours aft
srward. Recollections Of the Ban
crofts. Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
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Poet Isn't it a shame the way
those vandals are blasting away the
beautiful Palisades?
Business Friend Il should say 80.
Why, that was the finest place In the
world to paint patent medicine ads!
Puck. III IN s5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-06-18
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me TEDDY besrr b DEVELOPING =
70 . whole roo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

about 10 men in che place and they drank with me. paid for the drinks out of the loose change in my pocket and shortlya fterward discovered that my pocketbook was gone. How they ever managed to get 1t out is a puzzle to me, as had my overcoat on.
 When I discovered my loss took a revolver and stepping to the door leveled 1t on the crowd and told them that I must have my pocketbook. Finally 1t was discovered on the table and one of them handed it to me- It only had $sO in 1t. Efforts failed to make them give over the rest and seeing they were get ting ugly I retreated out the doorway and went acros the street to my horse
 The moro I thought of the matter the madder I got and I turned back to the house determined to kill two or three of them if they didn't return my money. When I reached the doorway discovered that they had reorganized and that I would very likely be mur- 'dered If remained. We had words and they piled on me and endeavored to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
.LEOPOLD'S EDDY
 TAKEN ID PALACE Enormous Crowd Witnesses the Funeral Procession AL8ERT'S MASTER STROKE Prince Sends a Royal Train to the Frontier to Give Welcome to the
 Princess En Route to
 Brussels.

Brussels. December 1s.-The body of
 King Leopold was transferred from the pavilion at Laeken to the palace at Brus- sels tonight by the light of torches car ried by troopers acting funeral guards. The hearse was covered with crepe and
 was drawn by eight black horses. The horses and hearse bore the national coat farms and the coat of arms of the nine provinces.
 The car was surrounded by Leopolds 8 grooms and servants. On each side rodo 1 the general officers and the general court carriages which followed. These con- | tained Prince Albert and the court dig 1 nitaries.
 As the body was conveyed to the hearse the batteries of the city fired salutes and the bells tolled.
 An enormous crowd witnessed the scene.
 The cortege proceeded by mounted gend-
 armes and squadron of guards, and followed by the officers of the general staff and the local authorities. left Lac ken at 8 o'clock in the evening and ar- rived at the palace at 930 o'clock. Non-commissioner officers of various corps bore the coffin on which was placed the royal crown. It was taken to room which had been transformed into chapel. where the civil and military authorities were drawn up.
 According to the Gazette Princess Louise's counsel has notified the princi- pal banks that she will oppose the pay ment of any deposits they may have received in the names of Leopold, or Baroness Vaughan, and has forbidden the executors of Leopold's will to destroy anw papers.
 Prince Albert is believed to have made a master stroke in sending the royal train to the frontier to give royal welcome to Princess Louise. Both Princess Louise and Princess stephanie are held in high
 affection by the Belgian people who con- slider them the victims of misfortune [. The reunion of the separated family Is accepted as good omen for the opening of the reign of the already popular AL bert as ruler.
 King Leopold in his will. declared that he possessed only $s,ooo,0oo which he left to his children.
 Ills majesty expressed a desire that no autopsy be performed and said that apart from Nephew Prince Albert and the members of my household. I forbid anyone to attend my funeral. My papers shall be destroyed or banded to Prince Albert"
 Baron Goffinet, who was private secre- tary to King Leopold. has been appoint ed executor of the late king. Albert, the new king, will take the name of Albert I.
 Paris, December 1s.--A special dispatch 1 to the Figaro from Brussels says that
 Baron Goffinet, private secretary to the
 late king of Belgium, denied the report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
REPORTS LOSS OF
 $500 TO POLICE

L. B. Evans, the mining contractor of North Birmingham, reported to police headquarters last night that he had been robbed of $500 and recovered s60 of it at the point of pistol in 0Juse at the corner of Avenue F and Twenty first street. Chief Bodelxer put men to work on the case immediately and Q strong effort is being made to catch the guilty ones.
 Evans account of the affair is inter- esting. q had my pocketbook, which contained $500 in my hip pocket" said he. 1T also had about s4 loose change in my pants pocket I went to the house where I have been number of times to buy beer and upon entering asked everyone to take drink. There were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

get my gun away an finally seeing my life in danger I backed away, got my horse and went in search of a police man."
 Evans hands showed the result of his tussle over the gun. there being several large blisters caused by it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19
Postal Chances.

Washington. December 1S.-(Spe- cial)-Warren c. Massengale is ap- pointed postmaster at Stewart, Hale county, vice W. R. Stewart, removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

the deathbed of Leopold, but the Baron admitted that a secret religious marriage probably took place recently, although the king never specifically informed inti- mate friends regarding such a marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

oness Vaughan would bring her children to Balnoourt but would return imme- diately to Brussels where she would be allowed to remain unless her presence provoked a scandal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

Should this be the case, however, the marriage would have no legal standing in Belgium, and no complications are feared
 Baron Goffinet said further that Bar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

Paris, December 1s-A special dispatch to the Figaro from Brussels says that Baron Goffnet, private secretary to the late king of Belgium, denied the report that civil marriage was performed at
Evening star., 1909-05-12
"The Hiphwa%man.'' -

Next Monday night starts the third
week of the Aborn Comic Opera Com
pany's annual run at the New National
Theater. with '-The Highwayman." by
Harry B. Smith and Reginald de Koven.
Among the many great successes of Smith
and De Koven the "Highwayman" stands
close to ROBIN Hood" It has always
been a potent drawing card in their
repertory in Washington and elsewhere,
though it has not been seen here for sew
eral years. This opera Is unique In that
it does not conf1ne It's opportunities to
one star part, but offers equal chances
to a number of roles. among which three
stand out prominently as sort of tri-
star combination. These are the prima
donna part Of Lady Constance, in which
Miss Helen Bertram will be heard; Dick
Fitzgerald, a young Irish soldier of for
tune who has fallen from grace through
force Of circumstances and is known as
Capt Scarlet" notorious highway
man, to be interpreted by Forrest Huff.
and the unique comedy character of Foxy
Quiller, the Bow street constable, to be
assumed by William Herman West. who
was seen in this part In the last pro-
duction Of 1.-The Highwayman'' in Wash
ington. The romantic interest IS fea-
tured in the story in the love affair of
Lady Constance and Dick, and the COM
edy elements are supplied mainly by Foxy
Quiller and his constables. Other ia
vorites in the cast will be FRITZ Won
Busing. Howard Chambers, Eugene Fran
els, Sabery D'OrselI. Sol Solomon, John
Phillips and J. g. Donnelly.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
FIRES WORK COMPLETE.
Total Loss in Destruction Of Rock
Spring Hotel $4,000.

During the fire yesterday which de-
stroyed the Rock Springs Hotel on the
Conduit road. sparks were blown a con-
siderable distance through the adjoining
woods and many of them fell on the
roof of the home of Beverly Cannon,
which Is located several hundred yards
away.
The roof started to blaze. and only the
efforts of Mrs. Cannon and several col
ored neighbors, who threw many buckets
of water on it. kept the house from
possible destruction. The house was a
frame one, and with a strong wind blow
ing. the fire would have gained a good
headway had it not been discovered in
time.
John A. Schmitz the proprietor of the
Rock Springs Hotel, stated yesterday
that he had lost all Of his clothing and
jewelry In the fire. 1t was at first re-
ported that nothing had been saved,
but 1t was later learned that a quantity
of furniture from the dining room and
some clothing belonging to Mr.. Schmitz' s
daughters were saved.
During the fire many automobilists
arrived at the scene, and, leaving their
machines some distance down the road,
went to the place to aid the fire fight
ers. but as no water could be procured,
they could do nothing but stand by and
watch the flame destroy the entire place.
Mr.. Schmitz stated the loss on the
contents. which were not insured, would
amount to about 5000. while the build
ing, he said, was valued at $4,000.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
CQtiiCura Cured
Chief { of Police
Canadian Officer Poisoned by
Weeds-Eczema Developed and
Legs Became Scaly = Ankles
Were Very Sore and Itchy
For Weeks He Could Not Wear
Shoes.
Freed From Itching
by Cuticura Remedies

Il have been successfully cured of dry eczema
was inspecting the removal OF noxious weeds
it being part of my dirty. from the edge OF a
river. and was constantly in the dust from the
weeds. At night | shook out my trousers and
cleansed my limbs but felt prickly sensation.
paid no attention TO 1t for two years, but
noticed a scum my legs like fish scales
could scrape it OF. and yet / did not attend to ii
until it came to be too itchy and sore and began
getting two running sores. My ankles were all
sore and scabby and l could not wear Shoes
had to use carpet and felt slippers for weeks. l
was then particular police duty and was
compelled to be on duty. l got a cake Of
the Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura Oint-
ment. In less than ten days could put on my
boots and in less than three weeks though on
duty all the time, I was free from the con-
founded itching. / tell you frankly that Cuticura
saved me from what the doctors called a bad
leg. Capt. George P. Bliss, Chief OF Police,
Morris. Manitoba, Mar. 90 1907, and Sept. a.
1905"
Evening star., 1909-05-12
LIQUOR IN DRUGS.
Pharmaceutical Association on Rec
ord Against Its Use.

ord Against It's Use.
That the sale of intoxicating liquors
shall be divorced from the practical
pharmacy and that the members of the
American Pharmaceutical Association will
enforce the regulation Of the law toward
that point, was the substance Of reso-
lutfons adopted last night at a meeting
Of the Washington branch Of the asso-
citation. held In the hall Of the National
College of Pharmacy, SOS street north
west.
These resolutions were adopted follow
ing lengthy discussions on "alcoholic
fakes which are prepared by manu-
facturers and mislabeled and Sold in drug
stores.
A preparation Of 1sbeef, wine and iron''
has been placed on the market, It was
territory and the legitimate druggists
are facing drastic ruling Of the internal
revenue bureau. which is taxing the sale
of this product under the liquor laws.
as it is said to be a preparation which
does not conform to law.
DR.. Harvey Wiley Of the Department
of Agriculture was the principal speaker
on the subject. He said:
This preparation is one of many de-
signed to circumvent the prohibition of
local option laws in various states. 1t
contains q small per cent Of sherry wine
That wine is unfit for human con-
sumption. It is the very poorest and
cheapest class Of wine and should not
be tolerated under the pure food laws "
1.-The Pharmacist VS.. the United States
Internal Revenue Department" was the
subject of a paper by E. E. Pritchard.
A communication on the subject from
DR.. J. III. Beal, secretary of the Pitts
burg branch of the association, was read.
]. r. Talbert Of the internal revenue
commissioners Office spoke briefly before
the association. explaining the ruling
OF the bureau on several mooted points.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
"Merely Mary Ann"

Zangwilrs pleasing comedy. Merely
Mary Ann" which for several seasons
has been one Of the successful plays be-
fore the American public, and which in
cidentally has provided Eleanor Robson
with one of the best parts she has ever
portrayed. will next Monday night re-
place 1.-THE Little Minister as the at
traction at the Columbia Theater. The
play is believed to be admirably adapted
to the capabilities of the Columbia Play
ers. 1t will afford exceptional opportu-
mites for Miss Julia Dean. who has been
winning applause for her good work this
week in 1.-The Little Minister" Ethel
Wright will make her appearance in
Merely Mary Ann In skirts, forsaking
the trousers for the part of Rose. the
daughter of Mrs. Leadbeater. the land
lady. The latter part has been assigned
to Miss Sidney. Ruth Chatterton will
make her first appearance with the COM
pany in this play. She is not related to
Thomas Chatterton. Special stage set
tings are being prepared for the produc-
ton.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
NO WORK FOR F1REMEN.
Two Blazes Attract Attention, How
ever-Accidental Alarm.

A bright blaze on the Virginia shore
OF the Potomac, near Rosslyn, this morn
ing about l O'Clock attracted the atten-
tion of many residents OF Georgetown
and vicinity. II was feared that the
powerhouse of the Great Falls and Old
Dominion Railway Company was on fire.
Seventh precinct policemen found that a
house boat, belonging TO John Poore.
was furnishing fuel for the flames. The
fire was not endangering other property.
and the local fire depart ment did not cross
the bridge to render aid. About $50 dam
age resulted.
Sparks from engine started a fire
yesterday in a one-story frame building
used as, pumphouse by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company near Shep-
herds. Walter Hayes e>:tinguishad IT,
blaze after about 81 damag hal br,
caused
excitement Mas caused in the vicintt! =
New Jersey avenue and E street sou;
east this morning about o'clock h
the sounding of an alarm from the -
located there. One of the big wae,
belonging to Ringlings circus COLI. 81
with the post to which the box was ;s,.
tached and sounded the alarm. Several
companies of the fire department re-
spondcd.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
Lambs All-Star Gambol.

Friday evening, May p, at D O'CLOCK
the auction sale Of seats for the Lambs
AIl-star Gambol will take place at the
New National Theater. The regular
ticket office sale will begin at the New
National Monday morning, May "A, at =
o'clock.
The general stage manager of the All
star Gambol Of the Lambs is to be David
Belasco Augustus Thomas has obtained
his promise to travel with the SHOW
and to appear In the afterpiece. This
makes the staff one of the strongest ever
assembled A. /. Erlanger is to be gem
eral manager, Joseph Brooks business
manager Augustus Thomas general
amusement director. and Victor Herbert
general musical director. Mr.. Belasco
has been a member Of the Lambs for a
long time but never before has identified
himself conspicuously with their enter
priseS.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
WEEKEND TRIP TO OLD POINT.
Nothing for Tourists to Think Of
But to Enioy Themselves.

Choosing hotels and accommodate tons is
one OF the most distasteful parts OF
travelling to a great many tourists. This
bother does not confront one who goes
on the Norfolk aand Washington Steam
boat Company's weekend trips TO Old
Point Comfort.
One ticket covers not only boat ex-
penses. but board at either the Chamber
lin the Sherwood, Old Point The
selection of hotels Is the only question
put up To the tourist
This arrangement has served To make
these excursions especially popular with
those who desire day or two of rest
and change. The attractions OF Old Point
hardly require enumeration here SO we'll
known are they 10 all in this section
of the land
The Norfolk and Washing gten trips are
made Fridays and Saturdays at S:f5 pm.
with tickets good until the ensuing Mon
day morning. Further information mar
be had at the wharf Office, foot of 1th
street. or at 705 i4th street. first floor OF
the Colorado building.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
PETWORTn IS FOR SUFFRAGE
RECENT SPEECH OF PRESIDENT
TAFT DISCUSSED.
Sentiments Expressed by Justice
Stafford Indorsed at Last Nights
Meeting of Citizens Association.

The Petworth Citizens Association at a
meeting held last night in the Petworth
NJ. f. Church. corner Sth and Sheeherd
streets. after a long discussion OF thhe
speech of President Taft Saturday night
on suffrage in the District. adopted a
resolution declaring that the association
tive to the change of the form OF govern
ment in the District of Columbia. favoring
qualified suffrage. 1t was also decided
that resolutions on the subject be drafted
by the association to be presented to the
joint committee of citizens associations
of the District
In the discussion of the question +. ".
Oyster stated that the address of Presi-
day night was merely expression OF
individual opinion on the subject. He
praised the address of Justice Stafford
President w. n. Cromwell also COM
mended the views expressed by Justice
Stafford and advocated the appointment of
a commission. composed Of an equal num-
ber of members appointed by the Presi-
dent and elected by the people.
Public Park Wanted.
On motion of j. l. Painter a resolution
was adopted urging the purchase at an
early date of the tract of land north of
Grant Circle at the entrance of the Sol
diers' Home grounds for q public park.
A committee. composed Of Messrs. ii. M.
lie Due, w. N Cromwell and E. W.
Oyster. was appointed to secure q price
on the property before building opera
tions were commenced and present the
matter to the District Commissioners.
The attention Of the association was
called to the lack of lights on 7th street
between Taylor and Uushur, and on
Georgia avenue and Randolph streets, and
the Commissioners will be requested to
place lights at the points mentioned.
The dangerous condition of many OF
the sidewalks and streets was referred
to by G. W. Stose, and Secretary c. L.
Gable requested to take up the matter
with the authorities
Jesse C. Suter. r. w. Richards and O.
+. Meinzer were elected members of the
association