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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28
Stock Bought Years Ago.

Publicity was given to the good for
tune of Harding and the woman in
question, whose identity has not been
made known, through a friend who had
read the agreement dictated by Mr..
Harding. 1t appears the woman in
question purchased the stock a year be
fore the original corporation undertook
construction of the first telephone line
between New York and Boston. At the
time of her marriage, according TO the
narration. the owner of the sixty shares
of Bell Telephone was advised by her
husband that she had purchased a lot
of worthless securities and, deferTing to
his advice, she buried the stock certif-
Gates in a trunk. Recently, according
to the story made public tonight, the
owner of the stock was approached by
the agent Of a wireless telegraph COM
pany, who impOrtuned her to purchase
stock in his company.
Il don't believe in these telephone or
telegraph companies, said the woman.
Il once bought stock in an Organiza-
ton called the Bell Telephone company,
and ] have never gotten a cent for the
stock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28
BANQUET GIVEN
THE JAPANESE.
Admiral IjiChi and His Men
Royalty Treated by Los
Angeles Citizens.

hos Angeles Cal, April 27.-The con-
clusion of the two days entertainment
extended the officers and men Of Ad-
miral Ijichis training squadron now at
San Pedro, was crowned tonight with
a magnificent banquet by the chamber
of commerce at the Jonathan club.
where forty officers and ninety promi-
nent citizens gathered. Admiral Iiichi
sat at the center of the speakers table
with Joseph Scott. the POSTMASTER. on
his immediate right, and Willis BOothe,
president Of the chamber of commerce.
on his left. Commanders Sato and
Ishii and other high officers of the
squadron sat at the same table with
the Americans. seated alternately.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28
The Toasts.

Lee c. Gates. a prominent local at
tOrney. proposed the toast: His
Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of ia
pan" The response was made by Ad-
miral Ijichi, who proposed a toast to
the pres dent of the United States.
TOasts were drunk to both the emperor
of Japan and the president. Oscar G.
Mueller spoke upon "The President of
the United States" and Judge Curtis
in the Wilbur responded to the toast.
The Navy of Japan"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28

Mehemed Reschad, the new sultan
the new sultan was enthusiastically
cheered by great crowds. Enver Bey.
one of the prominent leaders of the
Young Turks. who followed the process
sion. was recognized and received a
tremendous ovation
The TejOicings seemed genuine ana
sincere. and. as though by some strange
intuition. picture post cards of the new
sultan appeared in the streets like
magic and found a great sale.
Subsequently. in receiving a deputa-
ton from the national assembly, Me
hemed said:
Continued on Page 2.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28
BoWer of Beauty.

The table, which was arranged in the
shape Of the letter e" was covered by
an immense quantity of pale blue Jap
anese iris. In the center. banked with
flowers, was an electric fountain six
feet I'm height. throwing half a dozen
streams of water, vari-cOIored by cleo
trio lights, all Centering into a huge
shell in the center supported by mer-
maids. Hundreds of gold FISH and wa
ter plants adorned the fountain. The
other tables were covered with 40 600
sweet peas and three huge balls of Jap
anese iris. AS the banqueters entered
the dining room the orchestra played
the japanese national anthem, and at
intervals during the evening inter
spersed American airs with those Of
JaDanese.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28
Knew Its Value.

The information acquired in this man
ner was at length communicated to
Mr.. Harding, who promptly realized its
value He ascertsined that the woman
had purchased the stock a a total out
lay OF s25 per share, or 81 500 for the
sixty shares. and later made her an Of
fer to divide with her all profits arising
through sale Of the stock. Since this
agreement. which is said to have been
cOnsummated several weeks ago. the
precious stock certificates are believed
70 have been entrusted to the Croker
National bank. to the First National
bank, both OF this city. and to finan-
cial institution Of Boston which is
awaiting an offer that viii recompense
Harding and his client to the extent Of
nearly $1,000 600.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28

Nowadays business men turn Ia
--1rt advertising as a matter of course
s,r a hundred small services. The
torsaholder uses il as naturally and
,-evfrably as any other convenience OF
5si1v Advertising Agent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28
Weather for Wednesday.


Silver. 525sc per ounce.
Copper tcathodes). Y 7-16c per poun
Lead, $500 per 100 pounds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-28

At --39 IN the afternoon a salute Of
..-nfT-0na guns announced the de-
'eEl1ra Hf Mehemed ResChad 10 the Sc
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
CITY LEAGUE

After their pitcher, Foster, had
let the Hazelwoods fall on - for
q lead of seven runs In the first in
ming, out at Natatorium park yes
terday, the varneys rallied, kept
the milkmen from scoring any
thing further and finally defeated
them by a score of 9 to Z.
The game was exceedingly inter-
esting. Dyer. pitching for the
HakelwoOds lost a certain amount
of control In the seventh inning
and the infield went to pieces, al
lowing the shirtmakers to chalk
up, a total of six runs. After that
the game was easily won.
In the second game, the Brown
lees defeated the Dodds,6-5. In this
the same as in the Hazlewood-Var-
ney game, the defeated team had
the lead In the start. Gelvin, who
was sent in to relieve Brown in
the eighth inning, saved the game
game for the Brownies. With his
offerings puzzling the Dodds, the
Brownies tied up the score in the
ninth inning and snatched out
winning run in the tenth, on a base
on balls, a stolen base and single
Stevens, formerly playing right
field for the Indians and suspended
several weeks ago for a breach OF
rules, played center field for the
Brownies yesterday. Grayson
pitched for the Dodds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
PROPOSES MARRIAGE
IN "A BOTTLE
MISS LOIS MOVES.

Angeles. which he attended, o
Today Elwood received g. reply
to his message from woman who
signed her name Lucille Middleton
of Santa Ana, Cal. +"
She said that she had picked
the bottle up on Newport
beach, CAL, and closed her let
ter as follows: "Strange sthat
should find the bottle, das /
really enjoy a joke. I'm not
young, nor SO very old. AZ to
looks, ha, ha, less said the bot
ter on that point. This will do
for a beginning" -9fshi
Elwood said today that he will
give the letter to a friend, and hi
hopes the substitute will be bettel
than the original.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
Is WHIPPED BY HIS
SWEETHEART'S PAPA
NV United Press.)

WINSTED, Conn. Aug. 16.-Be.
cause the father of his sweetheart
flogged him with horsewhip, VIII.
liam Corners of Waterbury sued
his prospective father-in-law, Mel
son N. Dingwell, also of Waterbury,
for 500 damages. Judge Mcmahon
who heard the evidence, has re.
served his decision.
Corners and Miss Violet Ding
we'll, aged II, were strolling when
the girls father approached and
said: What does this mean? Amt
/ forbidden this?"
Then he babe his daughter to &c
home, and Corners got off the road
Miss Dingwell went toward home
and Corners said he had as much
right on the road as Dingwell
whereupon Dingwell drew his whiI
and laid 1t on Corners. This was
the story of Corners and Miss
Dingwell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16

'cn4 d1t's session Of the American
frb1n association was opened this
naorfinB with the annual address
Of b. F. Morgan. president Of the
wardens' association. Other, papers
were read on prison plans and re-
forms. An evening session will be
held, at which Judge Ben B. Lind
say. the famous juvenile court
jurist of Denver. will discuss, Pre-
vention Of Crime and the Proba-
ton System"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16

MRS. L. +. AMMAN.
of this city, champion of Canada,
by cirtue of her victory over Miss
Lois Moves, three-time champion OF
the, dominion.
Several years ago Mrs. Hannah,
playing under her maiden name,
Miss Butcher, was defeated by Miss
May Sutton for the championship
of Wales, hut it is doubtful if even
the California wonder could dis
pose of the. Canadian champion in
the form she is now displaying.
In the two months she has been
residing in Canada, Mrs. Hannah
cles with her whirlwind play. She
has created a furore in tennis cir
has met and beaten the flower of
Canadian players, and as diver.
sion is participating in city and
state championships in the United
States.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
FATALLY INJURED
in A BAD FIRE
(By United Press.)

CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 16.-J. w.
Montgomery and Edward Dunn
were fatally injured and four 9th.
ers seriously so, when gas ex.
plosion wrecked the front of the
Wirick Storage Co. The wooden
building adjoining was fired and
totally destroyed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
BOTTLE DRIFTS A LONG WAY
PICKED UP BY WOMAN
WHO ANSWERS.
10y United Press.)

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 16.-When
off the Oregon coast, en- route from
San Francisco to Portland, J. w.
Elwood of this city wrote on a
card:
"a want to get married"
Before placing the bit of paste
board in a bottle and tossing it
into the seas, he showed the note
to his wife.
III prove whether -shipwrecked
sailors get rescued this way said
he, jokingly. This was three weeks
after the Elks' celebration in Los
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
. . Q . . . . . . . . . %
RAT IN HAIR SAVES LIFE
(By United Pressl

= ROANOKE, Va, Aug. 10
"a rat" in her hair saved the
= life of Bertha Delina, a young
= woman, who shot herself in
. the head in an attempt at sui
. eide her last night. When the I
. physicians at the hospital
. pulled the hair from the
. wound the bullet came out I
. with the mass of false adorn- 4
. ment. The woman will re-
. cover.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16

SAN ANTONIO, Tex.-Joseph
Randall, alleged leader of the Mex
lean revolutionists in 1907, arrested
here Tuesday and many documents
seized.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16

"Of course Florence Ia rather
good looking, but she has no right
to be In our set when"
The girl stopped and flushed as
her friend put her hands over her
ears.
Cant listen when you 90 on
like that" said the friend a. she
put down her hands. "My monkeys
won't let me-" She held up the
ivory pendant on her neck chain.
Everybody in the car near
enough to hear tried to get look
at the little animals with such
tongue curbing effect. They saw
three little monkeys carved with
their backs together and their
funny faces looking out. One held
his hands over his ears, one
over his eyes and the third over
his mouth. That's their way Of
saying, "see nothing evil, hear
nothing evil and tell nothing
evil
The little carvings are In imi-
tation of the emblem and notices
of the Buddhist temples in Japan.
They come in all sorts Of bangles
and also as paperweights to guide
letter writer's.
They're all the rage.
The curiosity shown in q GER
tain northside boarding house
where everything else was salts
factory was about to drive man
and wife to seek another place,
when the man. had a bright idea.
They are still paying guests at
that house.
Whenever they left package
in their rooms they felt sure that
it was opened. They watched, but
could not catch anyone
One day both went out, leaving
a package that they had carefully
reminded each other at table not
to forget. When they came home
there was no mistake about Its
having been opened. In the per
fectly wrapped box they had left
la spry little gray mouse. The boz
was empty.
Now they can leave anything
laround they wish to. It's nevel
touched.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
DID SHE KILL HERSELF?
(By United Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. lev.
II. Bergstrom, in Jail here today
following the suicide of his wife,
declares she killed herself after a
quarrel. While quarreling a shot
rang out. Bergstrom, excited, ran
from the room. shouting that his
wife had killed herself. The police
are investigating his story.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16

AS receipt for the spit ball
cure, a nickel's worth of resin, in
the pocket of the spit ball pitchers
opponent, is highly recommended.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
EVE OUT or
Il THE SEVEN

Spokane 2, Seattle 1. 4
Tacoma %, Portland 1-5. 4
No game at Vancouver. 4
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
WOULDN'T YOU PLAY TENNIS
WITH THIS CHARMING CHAMP

Miss Lois Moyes il the ex-Cana-
dian tennis champion, and one of
the three or four best women play
ers on the American continent to-
day. Tall, slender and willowy,
with the free shoulder movement
so essential In first class tennis,
she combines the strength to play
Furnishing match, with grace to
make her an attractive as well as
a sterling player.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
BASEBALL DOPE

Bugs Raymond is alleged to have
ventdred the remark that soda
water is not fitting diet for big
league pitcher with a record,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
THE BIG SONG
National
Irritation
Owed
Sung by kuruso
Accompanied by Sooza

Accompanied by Sooza
Hail Columbia, Sorry Bill,
Bought no coal his bin to fill,
Paid big price the winter through,
Wasn't that a queer thing to do?
Hail Columbia, isn't it nice
To buy at cheap summer price;
Have your coal all put away
Laid up for the rainy day.
Hail Columbia, dear Spokane,
The homeowner-he's the man;
Buys his coal with greatest care,
Keeps enough; has some to spare.
Hail Columbia, happy land,
The Unions got the stuff on hand.
Phone your order just for fun,
They will bring it on the run.
Hail to the chief, to Sunny Jim,
No cold surprise in store for him;
Puts in his coal-foresight sublime,
In the good old summer time"
WAC (GO) NER.
go thou and do likewise"
Phone Maxwell 1893.
Phone Main 9494.
Exclusive agents for Gum Qualey
Rock Springs coal; kemmerer
Lump and Nut; Bridger Lump and
Nut; Hillcrest steam coal.
Union Fuel & Ice Co.
407 SPRAGUE AVENUE
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16

Indications point to the canning
of Mig Clarke by the Cleveland
club, just as soon as the right OPP
portunity appears. Just now Clarke
is needed, owing to the inability of
the other catchers to do the work.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16
.CANAOA'SBES
TENN|SPLAYER

Special Correspondence 70 xhe Yfeou
TORONTO. Aug. 16.--It IL doubt
full II there is better tennis player
among the women experts on this
continent than Mrs. I. +. Hannah
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-16

Leach Cross is just honin' for a
chance to make Packey Mcfarland
insensible
Evening star., 1909-05-14
RUSSIAN ROBIN HOOD" KILLED
NOTED RoBBER CHIEFTAIN
PREY OF THE RURAL GUARD.
Shot to Death With Three Of His
Band After a Four-Hour Bat
tie in Mohilev

MOHILEV. Russia, May 1.-THE noted
robber chteftain Savitzky. the Robin
Hood of the Russian revolution, has
been killed by members OF the rural
guard. With three members OF his band
Savitzky was surrounded by the guard
two days ago in a neighboring village.
and after a fight that lasted for four
hours all four were killed. One member
of the guard lost his life in the en-
counter
Savitzky. who was high school stu
dent when he took to brigandage. had
been the terror of the police OF the prov
inces OF Tchernigov and Mohilev for sew
eral years, but he was a source of amuse-
ment TO the rest of Russia on account OF
his daredevil exploits. He delighted in
playing fantastic tricks on the police He
masqueraded under their very noses and
pitted his ingenuity against their own by
announcing in advance the crimes he in
tended TO commit. He was almost in
variably successful
lie repeatedly disguised himself aud
joined the detachments sent out to search
for him without the authorities being the
wiser. once. on wager disguised a
priest. he visited the governor OF this
province and various other officials
1t was his custom TO rob only the rich,
and he distributed his spoils among the
peasantry with lavish hand. He finally
was betrayed by member of his band.
Evening star., 1909-05-14
Deaths. Reported.

The following deaths were reported tc
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
Lucy NJ. McF'adden, 10 years, 10 Fentor
street northeast.
Sophia A. CLANCY, 4S years, 400 A
street southeast.
Julia A. Calder. &C years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Joseph Casey. 50 years, United States
Soldiers Home. ID. c.
Albert E. H. johnson, 81 years. Emer-
gency Hospital.
Fannie +. Andrews, 63 years, 1921 New
ton street northwest.
Henry c. Underwood, &C years, l.
street northeast.
Bartholomew T. Noone, 10 years, G1
2Jth street northwest.
Henrietta Sharper. 20 years 115 Ana
costa avenue.
Edwin S. France, 60 years. 21a Bates
street northwest.
Louise Cuiseen, 26 years, ia Bryant
street.
Evening star., 1909-05-14
Hotel Arrivals.

New Willard-R. Crane. Cincinnati: p.
X. Brown, San Francisco: Walter Hinpf
Hamburg Germany: Karl Bitter, New
York: l.. G. Woods, Pittsburg.
Normandie-J V. Mulligan. Philadel-
phia Pa; Mr.. r. Chappurean, Chile; c. s.
Mithle, Chile: Mr.. and Mrs. Chastam New
York; Mr.. and Mrs. Hadley. Atlantic
City: Miss Florence Hadley. Atlantic City.
Raleigh-J. c. Larkin, New York: j. l..
Graves. Memphis. Tenn: Sam B. Wheeler.
Denver, Col; c. I. Avery, Savannah. Ga.
S. J. Schivenger. Cleveland Ohio.
Riggs-J. II. Atka. Bradford. Pa; W.
Kirkbride, Philadelphia: Miss Seip Eas-
ton, Pa; w. NJ. Ruth. Scranton, Pa: j.
A. Collins, Scranton. Pa; r. Y. Stewart,
kreidersville. Pa; +. j. Lumley and Mrs.
Lumley, Allentown, Pa: +. L. Hills. Rut-
land, Mass. G. 7. Welsh and Mrs. Welsh.
German Valley. ~ j.; A. III. Cannon.
Philadelphia; S. English. Glen Gardner
X. j.: A. Cherry, Wilkesbarre, Pa: S. E.
Knapp and Mrs. Knapp. Scranton, Pa.
Evening star., 1909-05-14
Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health Office during the past twenty
four hours:
John G. and Clara NJ Townsend. May
TO- 1909, boy.
Robert i. and Emily T. Thomas, May
8. 1909, boy.
Paul V. and Addie L. Thompson. May
10. 1909, boy.
Harry Z. and Emma Langstack, May
8, 1909, boy.
Horace B. and Nettie A. Shrieves, Ma,
., 1909 boy.
Richard A. and Josephine Mills. May 10
1909, boy.
Charles f. and Lillian y. Johnson. May
II. 1902, girl.
Clarence w and May B. Hamilton, May
10. 1909, boy.
Eugene A. and Viola NJ Gross May I
1909. girl.
Benjamin F.. and Elizabeth v Gordon
April 80 1909 boy.
Joseph A. and Ivy E. Elliss, April 49,
1909. girl.
Fred w. and Maggie n. Cole, May o.
1909. girl.
William r. and Winifred W. Carpenter
May 10, 1909. girl.
Walter and Ellen Washington, May :,
1909, girl.
William H. and Effe Willis. May T.
1909. girl
Henry and Tilie Palmer. May II, 1863
boy.
Cornelius and Maggie c. Glyn. May 10
1900, girl.
Evening star., 1909-05-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Robert Bailey and Fannie Dixon, both
of Fairfax county. Va.
Albert A. Ash and Sarah Monday.
William Dix and Lizzie l.. Dunn, both
of Essex county. Va.
Frank E. Peters Of New York city and
Hattie Brewster of Los Angeles. Cal.
Walter j. Stewart of Reno. New, and
Lottie l.. Heunsch of Baltimore. Md
Roland Harlow. jr.. and Clara L. Grotz
both of Richmond. Va
William Cooke and Ada Brooks
Charles Lincoln of Brighton, Md, and
Annie Magruder of Brookville Md
Wallace j. Lumsey and Edith F.. Tor
bert. both of Chicago. Ill
Ellis Hughes and Valerie l.. d. Powell
Isaac Shorter and Rebecca Moulton
Evening star., 1909-05-14
DETAILED AT HEADQUARTERS
Detectives Kliendienst and Grove
Sent to the Central Office.

Raymond kliendienst. who has done
duty at the first precinct as a detective.
and McGill Grove, who has performed
similar duty in the seventh precinct, were
today detailed by Maj. Sylvester as de.
tectives at the central office.
The two men have excellent records az
thief catchers. and, accordingly. they were
picked by the chief OF police as the two
best men for work at headquarters. The
change was made in connection with the
act of Congress which appropriates for
twenty central office men. and as Detec-
tives Clifford Grant, Frank Helan and
Thomas B. McNamee, were detailed for
duty at the district attorneys office, and
Detective Theodore Dalrymple detailed at
the White House, there resulted a va
cancy at headquarters thus the change.
Evening star., 1909-05-14
DIED..

cISSEL TN Thursday. May IL. 1909 at 2:3o
pm BELLE MAhGUERITE cIssEL. eldest
Lemon Cissel. In her seventeenth year.
Funeral frcm 1733 Corcoran street Saturday,
May 10. at ! pm. Interment private.
FEErwELI.. On Friday. May -, 1909. at LA
an. at his residence. 400 Belmont street
northwest. LEWIS W. FRETwELL.
HALL; Departed this life Friday. May II:
1909. JOSEPH HALL. husband of Rachael
Hall and father of Raymond Hail.
Funeral notice hereafter.
a:3o am. Dr. WILLIAM LoSG. husband Of
Funeral from Oak Hili Chapel Monday. May L..
at O'Clock. Friends and relatives invited
10 attend
SHE'D. suddenly. on "Wednesday. May II, 1900.
W,Ts sGef EbwaRD sHE 4 H5suSi Beloved aospta sgn a
Harry and Molly Shield aged twenty-five
years
northeast. Saturday at > pm. Friends and
relatives invited 10 attend.
WOODWARD On Friday. Nav IL 1909. at
SAB am. DIR. EMMETT WOODWARD. for
mrrly of Memphis. Tenn. beloved uncle of
Mrs. Sallie Woodward Harris. in the seventy
ninth year of his age.
Funeral private, Saturday, May Is. at pm.
ZEGOWTTZ. On Thursday May 13 1909. at $40
am. JOSEPH. beloved husband OF Frances
ZegowitZ. aged seventy years.
Funeral from his late residence. No. 1921 9Th
street northwest Monday. May IL. AT 3 am.
Requiem mass at 81. AIary's Church at 9:3p
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend. Interment at ST. Marys cemetery.
In Memoriam.
DADE. In sad but lovin- memory Of my dear
amt. FLORENCE II. DADE. who entered INTO
eternal rest two years ago today. May H.
1907.
Not dead but sleeping
By HER DEVOTED NIECE. MARIE l.. DADE.
my dear daughter. RUTH NJ. GARNER. who
died two years ago today. May II, 1907.
Oh. not in cruelty. not IN wrath.
The came that day.
Twas an angel visited the green earth,
And took my flower away.
BY MAMMA.
GARNER. In sad but loving remembrance OF our
dear friend. RUTH NJ. GARNER. who died
two years ago today. May IA. 1907.
We loved her: yes, loved her.
But angels loved her more
And they have sweetr called her
To yonder tlissful shore.
BY HER DEVOTED SCHOOL FRIENDS.
BLANCHE STARTLING AND orHELIA
SCOTT.
OSBORNE. In sad and loving remembrance OF
MARY 4. OSBORNE. who departed this No
one year ago today. May IA. 1908.
A loving mother. sister friend
Has passed beneath the sod
And shines in cverlasf ne bliss
Within the realms Of God.
BY HER CHILDREN.
PAGE In loving remembrance Of desr
father. WILLIAM r. PAGE. who died in
Oakland. Cal. May II, 1905
JAMIE AND BIRDIE PAGE.
Evening star., 1909-05-14
BIDS ON BRIDGE BUILDING.
Structure Over Piney Branch on 16tt
Street Extended

Bids for the construction of a bridge
over Piney branch on 10th street extended
will be opened at the District building to-
morrow at noon. The first bridge over
the branch was completed few months
ago and this second one will be built
alongside to make it double. its present
width.
The specifications provide that the
bridge must be 6J feet in width and must
be completed within seven months from
the date of awarding the contract. The
sum of $4,000 was appropriated by Con-
gress for the structure.
Bids will also be opened for the con-
struction of a sewer i'm Rock Creek Park
from Broad Branch road to Military road.