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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28

Our Stoves are grand heaters, and
they are economical in the use Of
coal. We have big and little stoves
for all kinds of houses.
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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12

With the close OF the legislative ses-
sion now only few days distant, the
record of the state senate is not an
enviable one. Measures earnestly de-
sired by the majority Of voters were
beaten or mangled in the senate; meas
ures desired by corporations were cheer
fully passed by that body.
AS crowning act the senate has just
failed to pass a bill providing that the
question of amending the constitution
should be referred to the people.
One OF the senators, conspicuous for
his championship of the saloons, frank
ly stated on the floor of the senate that
it will be better if we wait until the
attitude OF the public mind is less pop
ulistic." This senator at least had the
courage to tell what some of his con-
ferees may have only dared think.
The senate has now gone on record
as more powerful than the people who
elected it. That august body has,
throughout the present session, repeat
edly thwarted the wishes of the voters.
1t has defed the peoples will and
dares the voters 10 take action.
For the present the senate is safe.
But there is a political harvest to be
reaped in two more years, and the
voters will do we'll to remember the way
their senators have voted during the
present session.-Spokane Chronicle.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12
Died Among Strangers

One more unfortunate, rashly i'm
Fortunate, gone to his death" One
more human derelict cast up on the
shores Of eternity. J. L. Henry, a
man of more than ordinary intelligence,
Of good family, well raised and well
connected, died in the lobby of the
Jail last Saturday afternoon about 5
o'clock. He was brought to the city
hall a day or two before suffering from
delirium tremens. His malady quickly
changed to typhoid pneumonia, and
being in an enfeebled condition and
55 or 80 years old he rapidly sue
cumbed to the inevitable. He came
here some two years ago from Wenat-
chez where he lived for a few years.
While here he worked in logging
camps, and at different odd jobs. He
worked for a while in Adams & Cos
tello's logging camp. He was the
unfortunate victim OF the liquor habit,
and indulged his tastes every time he
came to town. He was quiet and
inoffensive. Talked intelligently on
almost any subject, showing that he
had seen better days. This is one OF
hundreds OF similar instances that have
come under the writer's observation in
the last forty years, always pondered
with regrets for human weakness.
Who can pick up the one broken
thread in the warp and wool Of John
Henry's misspent life: Who of all his
human brethren shall condemn him
because he lacked the moral courage
to resist his one fatal weakness. That
the good in John Henry outweighed
the evil there is no doubt. In all his
dealings with his fellows his actions and
conduct had the true manly ring. Oh,
that man will put that in his mouth
which steals away his understanding,
destroys his self respect and brings him
to the verge Of paupers grave, lar
from home and friends.
1t is said that he has brother,
prominent practicing physician, in
Cincinnati, and a sister in Mansfield,
Ohio, the latter coming here last sum
mer to visit him. Whether the body
will be shipped east or consigned 10
the potters' field, we have not learned.
This we do know, that as we would
not be judged, neither will we pass in
judgment on John Henry.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12
THE BIG MILL STARTS APRIL Il
Logging Operation State EibrafN
ley and Northern R'y Begin Next
Monday

From Superintendent Daily reporter
of this paper learned yesterday that all
preparations have been made to start
the big saw mill the first OF April. The
planning mill started up this week.
Logging operations on the Wenat-
chez Valley & Northern Railway will
commence the first of next week. A
new standard engine of heavy type
is expected to arrive the first of April
which will be used to haul the logs,
the geared engine now in use was
never intended for general use.
At this time the rails are laid some
ten miles. Very little more work re-
mains to be done on the grade between
the end of the track and Lake We
natche to make it ready for the ties
and steel. From an unathoritative
source we learned that the track is to
be laid to the lake the coming summer
which is approximately twenty five
miles distant from Leavenworth.
With the big mill and palmer run
ming with full force, the extension Of
the Wenatchee Valley & Northern
under way, three or four trains of logs
coming in every day, four brick build
ings under construction, there will be
something doing in this town this
summer.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12
THE MINSTREL PERFORMANCE
The leavenwortf Aggregation of Amateur
Ministries VIII Put on Their Show
Wednesday March "a
summer.

All the indications point to a most
interesting and entertaining evening.
There will be some twenty-odd young
ladies and gentlemen who will take
part in the performance. Rehearsals
have been going on for some time.
Some of the newest songs and burnt
cork jokes will be spiced with local
hits and current comment.
After the performance which will
cover from one and a half too two
hours social dance will be given.
The general public is cordially in
vited to attend. The net proceeds,
should there be any, will be divided
between the band and the baseball
club.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12
THE W. Y. D. CLUB MEETS
.ectS Permanent Organization and Starts
Off Under Favorable Ciroum-
stances

The Wenatchee Valley Development
League met last Saturday night in the
city hall with an increased attendance,
showing that the people are really in
earnest and want to do something to
develop the country. They showed
also that they were willing to go down
in their pockets after the money nee
essary to put the club on a good solid
working foundation.
A constitution and set of by laws
was adopted and permanent officers
elected as follows: L. J. Nelson, pres
ident; H. E. Carr, vice-president; E.
c. Booth, secretary; Deed H. Magyar,
treasurer. The election of five direc-
tors was postponed to future meeting
to be acted on tonigt, when the first
regular meeting will be held at the
same place.
From statements made by those
present at the meeting it is believed
that as many as twenty additional
members will be present tonight to
join the organization and help boost
for the good of Leavenworth and the
west end oJ Chelan county.
The man who fails to strike hands
with those engaged in this movement
is standing in his own light. Every
man in Leavenworth, having interests,
whether business or landed interests,
should feel that it is his duty to join
and help the movement with his pres
ence and his money.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12

AS the days grow warmer and the
snow disappears the base ball fever
grows warmer. Leavenworth has a
number Of enthusiastic devotees Of the
national game and among them some
very excellent players. The burning
question is, where can suitable ground
be procured? And there is no answer
to the question. 1t is a pity that a
town the size of this cannot have some
place for the boys to indulge this manly
sport. The question is often asked,
What's the matter with this town,
anyway" And no one seems to know
what is the matter with it. But it is
quite certainly lacking in enterprise
and public spirit when it refuses to
provide a suitable place for outdoor
recreation. The sentiment Of the tax
payers on the question of public park
was expressed at the polls last fall when
majority voted to issue bonds for the
payment OF public park,
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12

Among the Lake Wenatchee resi-
dents who paid visit to Leavenworth
this week we met Geo. Siyerly, VIM.
Nelson, E. E. Bachelor, John Hadene
and the Lindsey brothers. Mr.. Mel
son tells US that his brother Dave had
very narrow escape from being crushed
to death last week between logs. In
putting logs in the river he was caught
in some way and thrown into the river,
several logs passing over his body.
Fortunately he escaped with more or
less severe bruises.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12

The Modern Woodmen organized
lodge here few weeks ago and hold
regular meetings in the Odd Fellows
hall on the second and fourth Thurs
day nights in the month. They de-
sire that all members of the order
meet with them to the end that good
strong organization be formed.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-03-12
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
Pol Tax Ordinance Passed. Ordinance to
Raise Clerks Salary from $40
of S45 Per Month

With the exception of Councilman
Phelan all the members Of the town
council were present at the regular
meeting on Tuesday night.
The bond of J. w. Teshera as
deputy marshall was read and approved.
Councilman E. A. King reported
that the committee appointed to see
w. ]. Moon in relation to submitting
the bridge matter to vote Of the peo-
pie, reported that Mr.. Moon declined
to accept the towns proposition.
The following bills were allowed:
w. o. Platt, marshal, $42.40.
Supplies for DeLong, $500.
]. w. Teshera, deputy, $500.
Echo, printing bill, $8.75.
T. L. & w. Co., $11.50.
Pioneer Bindery, 1922.
Mrs. Lyons, supplies while in quar-
antine, $4.75.
E. R. Keinitz, witness fee in Justice
Caurt, 1920.
Justice Rice, fees in sundry cases
laid over for investigation.
The bill of J. w. Moon for building
the bridge, $3.50, coming up on vote,
Councilmen Woldenberg, Mccoy and
E. A. King opposed paying for the
bridge, Councilman R. T. King voted
in favor OF paying for the same. There
was considerable discussion on this
question, both by members Of the
council and citizens, but the council
turned the matter Of payment down.
N. Patterson was given permission to
dig ditch across Central street to lay
water pipes.
Several communications were read
from parties who want to make estimates
on the cost OF municipal water system
for the town. The clerk was instructed
to communicate with the parties and
inform them that as soon as the snow
has disappeared so that the lay Of the
ground can be seen the matter will be
taken up.
The poll tax ordinance, providing
that an annual tax Of So be levied on
all persons over 81 years Of age was
read the second time and passed.
An ordinance raising the salary Of
the town clerk from $40 per month to
s45 per month, and requiring him to
be at the city hall two hours on each
working day was read and after consid-
erable discussion was laid over to the
next meeting. Councilman Wolden-
burg thought that $40 per month was
good pay for the amount Of work done
by the clerk and opposed the increase
Of his salary. Other councilmen did
not express themselves on the PROPOSE
ton.
The marshal was instructed to pur-
chase 8-inch boards and nail them on
the viaduct as an additional safeguard.
The band was given the free use of
the city hall on Monday and Wednes-
day nights.
The streets and alley committee was
instructed to make an investigation Of
the cost of extending the Great North
ern culvert TO the river.
The marshal was instructed to pur-
chase new light globes for the viaduct
where they have burned out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
High School Notes.

The eighth and ninth grades, under the direction of Miss Bloodworth, met Thurs day morning for the purpose of organ izing "A achievement.
 Officers were elected laws passed. with penalty if anyone should break them. The officers elected were as follows: Mayor Leslie Walker; attorney, Marion Kent: chief of police, Florence Rogers; captain of police, Carrie Kent; policeman, CaIlie Lou Wood; detective. Doles. Ford; city clerk. Maude Hunt; city council, Julia Bazemore. Edith McWilliams, Irving Caine.
 Miss Mary Lemont entertained the junior class at her home Friday even ing. The house was tastefully decorated In shamrocks and the class colors. Those present were Misses Wilmoth Hickman, Maude Hunt, Mayme and Clara McNa- mara Marion Wood, Ola Scott, Miriam Bowman, Katie Howe. Ellie Hale of Bir- mingham, and Ruth Chiles Messrs. Theo- dore Hinger, Trumen Morrison, Francis Phillips, John Clarke and Albert Day.
 Dr. Quisenberry of the Baptist Theolog- ical school of Louisville addressed the High school Tuesday morning, and his talk on China was enjoyed by all. Dr, Quisenberry. having spent several years in China. and being close observer and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

tire trend of womanly sentiment is away from the things the centuries held dear.
 It was not so hard to keep life simple when ones best black silk did duty for decade. Nowadays If the silk didn't cut into ribbons the cut of the garment would mean the patch box in at least two-sea- l. sons.
 is the undoing of simplicity. Novelty is the keynote of most of our lives. Even friendships and matTimony are getting h. fected with this microbe of restlessness.
 A mother said not long ago: Baby Louise is so finicky she will only play with her toys two or three times before she is tired of them and I have to send them off to the hospital"
 And the mother seemed to think that 1t showed a progressive spirit in her child Such craving for novelty can mean nothing but unhappiness, no matter what ones ability to gratify 1t.
 If we are ever to become simple again without some dire calamity forcing 1t upon our country, We must change our views of much that we now think pro- gressive.
 We will have to learn to draw a sharp distinction between our necessities and our frills. woman who Is noted for her restfulness and her placidity in the midst of a hard life was asked how she man. aged to keep unfretted.
 T try to keep my life simple. Long ago l learned that what women possess beyond the real necessities soon grows to be weariness to the nerves. The more of the unessentials we acquire the more we want. Our most coveted treasure soon grows insignificant in the thought of something still to be achieved I make my rule of life less change and more re- pose"
 That is a good rule for any harassed mother or business woman who has come to think life too much for her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
J. H. STEWART,
 President.

a good speaker, was well qualified to speak upon that subject.
 The rival teams of the E. Fl. s. met on the field last Friday in a spirited game of basketball. The teams were led by their captains, Wilmoth Hickman of the Black and Red" Julia Bazemore of the Black and Gold" The feature of the game was the playing of Beulah Flum- mer. The score stood b to IS in favor of the Black and Red" The lineup was as follows:
 Black and Red"-Mriam Bowman, cen- ter; Beulah Hummer and Katie Howe, forwards; Edith McWilliams and Wilmoth Hickman, guards.
 Black and Gold'-Linnie Suggs, cen ter; Julia Bazemore and Pauline Suggs, forwards; Marion Wood and Maude Hunt, guards.
 Referee, Aubie A. Wells.
 Miss Creel, representing the American Book company of Chicago, was visitor at the E. H. s. last Tuesday
 The Black and Gold' and the Mixed Team" will meet on the field on Avenue E Friday afternoon in basketball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Personality of General Wright.

From the Washington Herald.
 General Wright Is the son of Archibald Wright one time chief justice of Tennes- see. Before he was appointed a member of the Philippine commission by President Mckinley his career in Tennfssee had been notable one, and he had gained the admiration and affection of everyone for his energy in fighting out the yellow fever scourge in 1878. MT. Taft was succeeded both as governor-general of the Philip pines and secretary of war by General Wright. He is a lovable man. very direct; very simple, and very earnest Both as governor of the Philippines and American ambassador to TolSio he added to the laurels he had already acquired before he went to the orinet. Although he boldly asserts in his biographies that he is a gold democrat. the general has held office under two republican presidents,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
W|LLISON HONORED
 BY ENSLEY LODGE Odd Fellows Present Handsome
 Collar and Jewel SOFT BRINK PLACE RAlDED The Ensley Kindergarten Association Greatly Pleased With Success Thus
 Far Attaned-Personal
 and General.

Ensley, March 27.-(Special)-A pleas ant surprise was given Joseph Willison by the members of Ensley lodge No. 165, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, who presented him with a handsome past grand's collar and jewel.
 MT Willison has just completed a very successful term as noble grand of Ems ley lodge and it was to show their ap- preeiation of his untlrng effort and faithful service to the lodge that the "boys" presented the collar and jewel District Deputy Grand Master J. M. Ben singer made the presentation speech which was briefly but fittingly respond ed to by MT. Willison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

S-room house, Osceola Station, $225O. Groom house, Avenue H, 18th st., $25. 4-room house. Tuxedo $S. Broom house, Holly ave-. Tuxedo Hill, $l1. S-room house, Ave. l, 21st-22d sts., $35. Groom house, Wylam, $16. broom house, Wylam, $125O. Groom house, Ensley South Highlands.
 $2O
 broom house, Ave. B, 30th st., SIS. 4-room house, Ave. l, 2Oth st., S15. Groom house, Ave. l. 22d st. $45. 4-room house, Ave I, 24th-25th sts.. SIP 4-room house by Tuxedo Baptist church,
 $l1.
 4-room house on Helena pike, $10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
For Rent

4-room house. Rose ave, s1o. Groom house. 23d st.. Ave. E. $25. Groom house. Apple ave, $15 Groom house on Baker st., $16. 7-room house. Ave. l, Fist st.. SS5. 4-room house. Peach and Line st., SIS. Broom house, Pratt blvd, s. Broom house, Pratt blvd, $S 4-room house, Annie ave, $l1. broom house, 2912 Ave. F, modern con- veniences, $25.
 STORE BUILDINGS. Large 2-story store, cor 17th st., Ave. c, A5. Nice store, cor 18th st, Ave. K, $15. Store, corner 17th st, Ave. D, $l5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
For Sale

$sO0o-$50o cash s30 a month. s-room house on South Ensley car line; modern. with bath hot and cold water, etc. S1100-S150 cash, s25 a month. Groom house on pike near Shadyside fruit trees, etc. Fine.
 S275o-$5OO cash, $25 a month fine 7-room house. Ensley South Highlands COW barn, chicken house. well corner lot; very fine.
 s260o-s300 cash, $25 month new house, 27th st., Ave. F; bath, etc., rooms. $120O-s50 cash, $20 a month. fine little B. room house on chicken farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Kindergarten Association.

The Ensley Kindergarten association held meeting in the kindergarten room at o'clock Friday afternoon. Miss Leila Peterson, the principal made talk in which she outlined the work for the coming spring. Miss Hancock rendered several musical selections, which were much enjoyed. Miss Lucy Belle Me Williams resigned as assistant teacher and her resignation was accepted with regrets. The officers of the kindergarten association are much gratifed at the pro gress made thus far, the school having been open only a few months. The pat rons of the school and all persons n- terested are cordially invited to visit the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

not believe in Christ, accept only the Old Testament, and observe the Sabbath on Saturday They also slaughter cattle and fowls according to the Jewish law, use praying shawls, and wear zizlt fringes), praying with covered heads from Hebrew prayer books, with Rus sian translation. They are industrious, hospitable. and can read and write. Up to 1920 they lived for the most part in Moscow. Saratov, Tula, Orel, etc. In the reign Alexander I they enjoyed free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

dom Nevertheless, the Russian clergy of Mohiley killed about 150 Subbotniki and their leaders. The son of one of the leaders was tortured with hot irons, and then burned at the stake. In the reign of Nicholas I many wished to embrace Judaism. and settled in the Pale of Set clement (the Ghetto), but the government banished them to Siberia and the Cau- casus The Subbotnih number about two millions, and dress like the orthodox Rus Sians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Out of the Ordinary.

From the Chicago News.
 I'm going to have some photographs taken, John," said the wife of his bosom the other morning. Have you any pref erence as to positionT'
 Well" rejoined the husband of his wife, If you were to pose before the camera while in the act of sewing a but ton on my trousers 1t would make a pie ture that could contemplate with pleas urable emotion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28

$500 cash Groom tenant house, new, on car; rents S14 a month. SsOO-$10O cash. s25 a month, Broom ten- ant house, rents $7.50. S900-$e00 cash. $25 a month, Broom house on Avenue l near 14th street; nice little home.
 VACANT LOTS. s1250-One-third cash, balance to suit; fine lot on pike near Palmer station. $500-$10O cash. s25 a month, fine corner lot and chicken farm. S25O Each-10S 50-foot lots in Tuxedo Park survey; some fine corners. S70O-Corner 31st street and Avenue D; fine. s4OO Cash net fine lot, Ensley South High lands; do it now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Teachers Monthly Meetinq.

The Ensley teachers met in their regu- lar monthly teachers meeting today at o'clock at the High school building. The programme was follows
 Realistic Education" Miss Ada Q Street; "Humanistism Realism" Miss Vera Barton; "John Milton's Jnauenca on Education Mrs. Wilson; Social Real- ism, R. B. Tfdwell; "Comenus and Ills Books,' Miss Augusta Bloodworth. "Er- fleets of Sense Realism on Schools, Miss Fonville; Teaching of English in inc Grades Prof. T. c. Young, principal of the Powell school, Birmingham. MT foung's talk was timely and able and greatly appreciated by the Ensley teaeh CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Misses Vansandt Entertain.

Misses Ienna and Verna Vansandt en-
 tertained Friday evening in honor of their guest MISS Birdie Jean Moragne The house was prettily decorated the color scheme being gold and white. A ..bear dlce game was played and was much enjoyed The score cards were neat md artistic, being pen and ink sketches. Miss Moragne and MT. Striping made the high score The evening was one of much pleasure and thoroughly enjoyed by those present, who were Miss Birdie Jean Moragne. Miss Anime Campbell, Miss Amelia Cain, Miss Remelle Holiday, Miss Irma Hall, Messrs. I. W. Stripline FranI, Hayes, Henton Brooks. and Alex pitman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Class Nine Elect Officers

Class No. of the Baptist Sunday school met at the Baptist church Wednesdav afternon for the purpose of organizing the class. The members decided to have a weekly meeting The following were elected to offices: Ruth Davis, president. Verda Hirsch, vice president; Maud Bos.
 Maud Tatum and adie Brooks. taihtal well, secretary; Ethel Lewis. treasurer. Maud Tatum and Zadie Brooks doorkean CTS; Rosa Miller, Edna Myers, Nettie Da- wis and Carrie Lou Davis, programme committee Myrtice Brooks, Irene Brooks and May Allen, decoration committee. Ruth Brooks, poet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
Another Joint Ralded.

Officers Crenshaw and Webb raided the establishment of Frank Ross. who runs soft drink stand and lunch counter in Averystown. The officers secured a ouan- rty or whisky which they allege was under the counter of the place. The de- fendant offered no resistance to the place being searched and maintains he had vio- lated no law.
 The officers, however, have the goods which will be used as testimony against him when brought to trial
 He made bond and will be given a hearing before Mayor D. F. Sugg Mon day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-28
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