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The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
AID WOUNDED SHOW GIRL
Monster Benefit Performance Planned for Next Friday
at the BelaSCO.

A theatrical event at once praise
worthy and unique, will take place ot
the Belasco Theater next Friday after
noon when the local managers and the
theatrical profession as represented in the
city this week, viii tender a monster
benefit performance In behalf Of Miss
EVELYN Howard the member Of The
Motor Girl company. who was shot al
the Union station last Sunday when
about 10 leave for Pittsburg with her
company. Miss Howard was taken to the
Casualty Hospital and her mother sent
for from New York.
The victim OF three bullet wounds. Miss
Howard is II. a very precarious condition.
Even If she RECEIVERS il win be year
before she can work again, and her earn
ings went far toward the support Of her
family, consisting of an invalid father
four brothers and sisters, and her mother,
Mrs. Lewis. Under such circumstances
immediate financial assistance is imper-
alive.
The appeal for benefit for this unfor-
tunate member of the profession met
with instant response as soon as Man
ayers Rapley Taylor, Berger, Chase,
Lyons. Clark, and Herman got together.
The Messrs. Shubert rendered the Belasco
Theater and in answer 10 the efforts of
the local managers every star and attrac-
ton playing in the city this week has
promised to do something to make the
performance an event long to be remem-
bered
Until the managers and stage managers
Of the various companies get together to-
morrow. detailed programme cannot be
given out at this writing. but such stars
as Wilton Lackaye Of the Belasco at
traction; J. Z. Dodson. ut the National;
May Robson, at the Columbia; Fred
Niblo. OF the Columbia; Cecil Spooner. at
the Academy; Brown & Aver. and Belle
Blanche. Of Chases; Imogen Taylor. and
big feature vaudeville acts from the
Gayety and Lyceum theaters will appear
In whatever form will make the most in
.teresting and varied programme.
Imagine a characteristic monologue from
Mr. Lackaye. a. dramatic impefsonation
from Mr.. Dodson the sweet and womanly
May Robson in "A scene from her inimita-
bic play; a monologue from Fred Niblo,
at one time a vaudeville headllner, now
famous lecturer; one OF the dainty Ce-
Gil SpoOner's famous Dances big acts
from Chases headliners: the clever
vaudeville people from the burlesqUe
companies. from whose ranks so many
OF our most celebrated comedians have
been recruited, and host Of others from
the various companies who will make
every minute Of the four hours ger
Torrance vitality interesting It stius the
imagination and thrills one, asicgI from
the splendid cause for which thI all-Star
endeavor is TO be made-to hCLp a sorely
wounded girl. a good. hoZest. worthy
girl, as Manager Taylor mas found out.
and her stricken family.
Actresses and actSfs who cannot be
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
A CITY'S EXTRAVAGANZA.
Wasteful Expenses Mean Increased
Taxation and WrathfuI People.


Taxation and wrathfuI People.
From Leshe's Weekly.
II the people Of this country realized
the enormous increase in public expendi-
lures in late years there would be such
an cutlery against this extravaganza that
II would shake political ceuters. The
Wall Street Journal recently showed that
the municipal debt in the twelve large
cities in the United States had increased
from NH. 957 lS7 I'm 1893 10 Sl.00173.ms I'm
1879. The largest increases were in Bos-
ton and New York The debt Of the
latter has grown IA the last decade three
times faster proportionately. than that
OF any other city We have recently re-
ferred 10 the fact that before the Span
/ ish-Americau way. IN 1867 the expenses
Of the United States government
amounted 90 only S365.010001. while dur
ing the last year they were double that
amount
What justification 10 there for this
enormous increase in public expendi-
lures? Are We so prosperous that we DO
not regard the increasing burden Of taxa
/ don? i would seem so. for I'm many
Of our cities the experiment OF conduct
ing public utilities at great expense is
stu being considered. States are ex-
pending money IN every direction. and
/ the Federal government is putting its
army and navy almost on a war footing
and formulating prOdigioUs plans for
public improvements, some Of them Of
doubtful utility. The next great political
issue il bound 20 be based on a demand
for retrenchment and economy in public
expenditure.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
THE REAL BOOMERANG.
Not the Political, but the Australian
BuShmnn Variety.

From, the October st. Nicholas
Imagine hurting a bent stick away
from you with al your strength and hav-
ing II return 20 the very spot where YOU
are standing, That is what skilled
boomerang thrower can do. More than
this. he may throw the stick so that Il
VIII actually fan far behind him. al
though hurled directly In front The
skill OF the little brown bushmen. OF
which we have read s1 much. is not eX-
agserated In the least for the boomerang
welded by an expert is a thing OF magic
II will soar through the air ike bird
now high up. now just Swimming the
surface of the ground. turning I'm cir
cles. finally falling just where IL has been
aimed 20 fan.
The material Of which the boomerang
IS made is another feature which must
Doe considered. 1t can Doe fashioned OF
ash or hickory. as stated. but can also
be cut or stamped out OF cellulold and
hard rubber. Boomerangs are now being
sold In two or three American cities
Several expert throwers in this country.
however, have fashioned their own boom
erangs not only Of celluloid. hut Of heavy
cardboard. II the cardboard does not get
wet. II makes a serviceable missile.
Strange TO say, celluloid is excellent for
the purpose, because 1t is light. very hard
to break, and can be worked into the
peculiar curve and twist which are so
necessary 20 give the boomerang its
force and direction.
There are a good many kinks" 10 be
learned TO throw the boomerang skiIfuIIv.
One is always 10 throw against the wind
II you want II 60 come back to YOU 10
is a miniature aeroplane, for &; literally
sails against the wind and is borne up
ward and onward by the breeze If the
player wants 20 make a long-distanco
straightaway record. he can throw with
the wind. but he must take care 10 select
a boomerang which is heavy-so heavy
that il viii not be too much affected bv
the air currents BY pointing the boom
erang at a certain angle. he can make II
soar aloft In circles like hawk. until IL
may be as high as 100 feet above the
earth. As in golf playing q is not so
much mere strength that makes a long
thrOwer, but the skill I'm aiming the d.
rection. and, in boomerang throwing. the
way in which advantage may be taken OF
the air currents.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
WHY HIS APPETITE FAILED.
Picture Material for Marnztn.
Lunches May Not Taste Good.

Picture Material for Magazine
Lunches May Not Taste Good.
From the New York Ssn.
I don't take much stock nowadays in
these mouth watering pictures OF salads
and desserts that are 50 thick in all the
magazines" said young New York
photographer VINO has lately added a
writer OF culinary topics 10 his list Of
patrons. The first time I was asked 10
take such a picture the subject was lust
about the most appeuzlng collection Of
sandwiches I'd ever seen. They were
arranged on a dainty dolly and placed
in beautiful silver dish. I was told
where 90 deliver the photo. and return
the dish, but to never mind about the
sandwiches.
As / saw IN these a much better lunch
than I could get anywhere else. I took
the picture at once and then sent out for
a pot Of coffee 20 go with the sandwiches.
/ hardly knew which one to begin on.
but finally decided in favor OF an artistic
combination Of brown bread and cream
cheese The filing which I'd supposed
was cream cheese proved 10 be a stir
Hour paste and rancid at that. II coated
my mouth and stuck TO my teeth 7 did
some inquiring after that and found that
many photographer has tried 10 eat
similar stun. CrOquettes made OF soap.
then covered with glue and rolled I'm
bread crumbs was one appetzing subject
brought in TO friend of mine 10 be pho
tographed, and another in the business
told Of little blocks Of wood dipped I'm
frosting to represent small fancy cakes.
Most OF the whipped creams is in reality
cotton wool, and so it goes"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
DIFFICULT SITUATION.

From Judge
About a year ago a cook informed her
Boston mistress that she was apt 10 leave
at any time, as she was engaged 20 be
married. The mistress was genuinely
sorry. as the woman is a good cook and
steady. Time passed. however. without
further word Of leaving. though the
happy man-tG-be was a frequent caller
in the kitchen. The other day the mis-
tress was moved by curiosity TO ask:
When are you 20 married. Nora >"
'Indade. an it's niver at ali. I'll be
thinhn', num-" was the sad reply.
Really? What is the trouble?"
Ills this, mum. I won't marry Nike
when he's drunk. an when he's sober
ne won't marry me.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
CT. CUMMINS PROMOTED.
Made Chief of Division in Post office
Department..

Department.
Announcement was made Thursday of
the appointment Of Mr. Charles f. Cum
minis 10 the position Of chief of division
in the office Of the Auditor for the Post
! Office Department on the recommended
ton Of Auditor NJ O. Chance.
Mr. Cummins is forty-one years of
age and Is a native of the District Of
Columbia. lie entered the government
service twenty-five years ago as mes
seuger In the Office In which ne now
becomes a division chief. having in the
meantime been successfully promoted
through the several clerical grades. and
serving as assistant chief of the book
keeping division and assistant chief clerk
or the Auditors office
The manner in which he acquitted him
self in these positions induced Auditor
Chance to select him for the more re-
sponsible assignment Within the period
OF his service. he has assisted in de-
Veloping and bringing about various inn
portant improvements in methods. for
which he. on different occasions, received
the commentator OF the head OF the
bureau. Through his industry and ability
he has won the confidence and esteem Of
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

otherwise placed viii sell programmes
&c. as will those taking part on the
stage Everybody is going to be at the
Belasco Friday afternoon. and everybody
is going 20 do something
The performance VIII begin promptly
ut o'clock. The price VI seats for the
entire lower floor and mezzanine viii be
ST. Box seats, $50, balcony soc.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
A One-armed Pinnist.

From the Musical America.
Hungary's one-armed pianist and COM
poser. Count Geza itchy. reached his
siXtieth birthday IN the first week OF the
month AS boy of fourteen he lost his
right arm through an accident he met
with while hunting, but even without
the usual complement OF fingers ne was
not to be deferred from devoting his life
70 music With List and Robert Volk-
man as his teachers he developed an
extraordinary left hand technique and
gained comprehensive knowledge Of
the art Of composing His principal work
mas been made in the domain of opera
His "Alar" found its way to Berlin:
both Il and "Meister Roland have been
performed frequently in Hungary He
has also produced a large choral work.
Dolores" and a great many songs and
piano pieces. a "Valse dAdele" he
wrote for the left hand was arranged
by List for two hands. but-thank
heaven,-it is never played now.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

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The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
western Education I'm China.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Prof. John Fryer. head Of the depart
ment Of Oriental languages Of the Uni
versity OF California, and considered one
Of the foremost Chinese scholars Of the
world, has returned to his university
duties after a tour OF inspection Of the
In describing the situation Prof. Fryer
declared that the advancement Of learn
ing IN China was surprising any similar
movement in the worlds history Edu-
cation is considered by the CelestiaIe.
he said, far above everything else. and
nothing else is held Of like Importance.
In describing thesituation Prof. Fryer
said; 1T is one Of the greatest move
ments recorded in history Il is wonder
full 20 see how, I'm only half a dozen
years. it has permeated the vast Chinese
empire. High, low. rich. and poor, all
alike. are anxious to obtain Western
learning at any cost.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
LEADERS OF DEMOCRACY
Death of Governor Johnson Removes Another Figure Of
National Importance.

and had he lived would to-day still he
younger than most of the present day
leaders.
The career Of Robert +. Pattison was
somewhat similar When only twenty
seven years old he was elected comptroller
OF the Republican city of Philadelphia, and
twice he was elected governor Of the
hide-bound Republican State OF Penn
sylvania. The nation looked with in
terest TO the possibilities Of this hand
some and magnetic man. but he died be-
tore reaching the age OF fifty
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

, his superior officers and fellow-clerks,
who are to-day congratulating him upon
his merited promotion.
Mr.. Cummins is well known i'm the
District especially I'm Masonic circles.
being affiliated with Dawson Lodge.
Lafayette Chapter. Columbia Command
cry, and Almas Temple. among whose
members he has a host Of friends with
whom ne is exceedingly popular.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31
Prevention.

From the Chicago Daily News.
Cholly Softhed-Say, Mr.. Kllltime. Ter
love daughter and want to marry her.
Is there any insanity in your family?
Mr.. Killtime-No, young man: there's
not, an, moreover, there amt er-goir'
L be-
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

The career Of William Russell of
Massachusetts. Is well remembered.
He was almost an infant phenomenon
In politics. He was FIRST chosen mayor
Of Boston at the age Of twenty-eight and
was promptly returned for a second
term. He was only thirty-two when he
was chosen governor OF Massachusetts.
Altogether he had five terms In Massa-
chusetts they elect every year
His thin, smooth. almost colOrless face
sensitive in expression, but filed with
intellect and energy. made him liked
everywhere, and Democracy looked to
him as a leader who would certainly
have a chance to make the running for
the White House, and probably get there
He opposed free silver. but even the
advocates of that policy never learned
to dislike young Russell because OF his
opposition. and when a time for the heal
ing of the wounds came Il is probable that
he would have been foremost I'm aiding
his party 20 a hopeful fight against the
Republicans.
But In 1896. from n remote camp In
Nova Scotia. came news Of his sudden
death. He was then only forty years old.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

From the Brooklyn Life
Knicker-Who does the baby look like?
Bocker-They are going to blame II on
the richest relative.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-31

Mrs. George KeppeI Mt the
left and Marie COrelli Mt right.
According TO the story from Lon
don, King Edwnrd has broken
with Sir Thomas Upton. 1t
seems that SIR Thomas, hearing
that Marie COreIIi was broken
down from OverwOri<, invited her
aboard his yncht for a cruise.
Her health Ind been pHrtIy re-
stored when the King asked him
10 receive Mrs. KePpeI on board
also. The novelist declared she
would leave the yacht. Rather
than allow her to do so. Sir
ThOmns begged her TO remain
md decline 20 receive Mrs. KEEP
pei She refused and left. Mrs.
kePpeI. however. learned thnt :
stirred mp trouble with the King
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-08-20
HAVE GONE
TO ROCHESTER

w. H. Peck and R. H. Beazley
left Tuesday morning for Baker
from which place they will take
the train for Rochester MINI. Mr..
Peck who for several years past
has been suffering with asthma is
going to consult with the Mayo
brothers. in regards to his all
ment and hopes that there he
may receive a permanent cure.
Mr.. Beazley's trip to Minnesota
is for the purpose of regaining
his health which of late has been
very poor. He has been suffering
with heart trouble and hopes that
by taking this trip he will also
be greatly benefited.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-08-20
SUNDAY CLOSING
AT MILES CITY

The city council at it's regular
meeting in Miles City last Thurs
day evening passed on ordinance
regulating the hour of closing
saloons, beer halls and any other
places where liquor is sold except
drug stores. The ordinance re-
quires that the sale Of liquor in
any place be prohibited between
the hours of l a. m. 6 am. each
day and on Sunday no liquor may
be sold until l o'clock in the
afternoon. The penalty for vio-
lation of this ordinance is a fine
not less that $25 nor more than
$500, or imprisonment in the city
Jail not less than 10 day or more
than 81 days, or both, in the
discretion Of the police judge.
This new ordinance becomes
effective September 13 and any
license issued after that date will
be under it's operation.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-08-20

AZ miles we see no reason why a
satisfactory bid could not be OBJ
obtained if bids for a Baker-Eka-
laka daily route were advertised
for. The patrons of this office
are the ones who need and want
this line and they never asked or
mentioned an Ismay route. Must
we do as Ismay says? What our
people want is a Baker line and
a daily Except Sunday at that.
Advertise for bids to this effect
and give our post-office patrons
q fair deal and a chance for bet
ter mail facilities.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-08-20
NEWS ITEMS
ABOUT TOWN

Photographer J. Bjornsen of
Terry carries an ad in this issue
and calls attention to the opening
of studio here about Sept. 1st.
Mr.. Bjornsen does excellent work
and deserves your work in this
line. His work is guaranteed.
The tax levy list for 1909
which has been completed by
the county commissioners shows
an increase of 2 1-2 mills over
1908. 10 mills were taxed on the
property owners within the Eka-
laka fire district for the mainten-
ance of our fire department. In
the school districts Ekalaka dis
trict No. Is comes next to the
highest with a tax of Z mills.
The final results of the Terry
bridge election have been receiv-
ed and shows a majority of So in
it's favor. In regard to the future
work on the bridge the Mes
senger says According to
County Attorney Walker the
work of advertising for bids on
the bonds must be done at a
regular session of the board.
This will be on September 6, but
this being Labor Day the Board
will probably meet Tuesday, Sep
tember Z. The details of location
and plans for the bridge are then
to be arranged and after the
bonds are sold will come the
advertising for bids, etc.. and all
this will require from 60 to 80
days making it late in November
befor work can begin if there are
no other bitches in the proceed
ings.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-08-20
BIG CROWD AT
THE PICNIC

Well that picnic is all over in
reality but will long be remem-
bered. Everyone we believe had
a good time. About 100 people
were there enjoying themselves
visiting with friends and roaming
the rocks. : The feast which was
the big thing of the day (besides
the melon deaD was thoroughly
enjoyed by all and as there was a
good supply of eatables left after
the dishes were picked up"
we would judge that everyone
had their "ill". That chicken
was sure in evidence all the
time as was also the 'lemo. "The
camera people were noticed and
managed to get some good veiws
of the crowds. Take it all-in-all
we believe everyonelleft for home
we'll pleased with the way that
day was spent.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-08-20
PREPARING FOR
THE BIG FAIR

Only twenty more days until
the big show starts which prom
ises to surpass anything like it
ever before attempted in pup
town." The committee in charge
of the program has been busy
preparing the same and has also
been getting into communication
with the race horse men Of the
country with a view of getting
then here. Many Of these men
have:signified their intentions
Of being ON tap" with there
best runners and some excellent
races are looked for, The work
Of clearing off the track will
commence within a few days
and will be in good shape for the
big time. The grand stand will
be repaired to a certain extent as
we'll also several other places on
the grounds. The ball games
will be played in the morning so
that the entire afternoon may be
devoted to the races and other
sports. Dances will be given
each evening in the hall by the
lodge boys.
Those wishing further partic-
lars or rules of the races should
write A. w. Lucas secretary of
the program committee who
will be glad to answer inquiries.
See the one thousand dollar pro-
gram.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-08-20
EKALAKA COUNTY, MONTANA FRIDAY AUGUST TO-
ANOTHER MAIL
LINE WANTED

Bids for the carrying Of the
u. S. mail between Ismay and
Ekalaka have been posted. This
advertisement calls for a three
times-a-week service by the way
of Tee Dee to leave Ismay Mon4
days Wednesdays S and Fridays
at z a. H., arriving at Ekalaka
8p. m. Leaves Ekalaka on Tues
days Thursdays and Saturdays
at z. a. m. arriving at Ismay at
8 p. m. Bids are called for by
September 7th, 1909 and the con-
tract is issued from September
q '09 to June 10, 1910 a period
nine months and four days. A
bond Of $4,000 is required with
the bid. This is the latest
attempt to get better mail service
into Ekalaka and we certainly
call it an "attempt'. Since the
first of the year this is the third
time that bids have been adver-
tised for trying to give US a
shorter and quicker route but
in former instances it was always
a waste Of time, money, and
paper. A short time ago the
people of Baker and Ekalaka
sent in petitions to Washington
asking for the establishment of a
daily mail line between here and
Baker and the government sent
a route inspector out here to
investigate. He was instructed
to see certain parties concerning
the cost of such a route and if
he could get a satisfactory offer,
to 20 ahead and let the contract.
The offer which:was in the neigh
hood of $4,000 a year was
rejected on account Of being to
high which it certainly Was and
it was then this 1smay route was
contemplated.
If a three e-times-a-week service
to arrive here at 8 O'Clock n m
is all that we can get, the govern
ment might as we'll continue the
Miles-Ekalaka route which GER
tainly would give us better SER
vice. The Miles mail arrives at
from 5 to 6 o'clock p. m. and we
get our mail that evening, while
on this new route the mail is not
due until 8 p. m. which means
that we get our mail the next
day and the country folks the
second day. The proposed new
route is beyond a doubt the most
inconvenient way Of transport
ing this mail and the 600 patrons
of this post-officc should rise and
object to it's establishment. 1t
is indeed shame when the
government will work to the in
terests of people not benefited,
only in a big mit' way, instead
of to the interests of the people
who receive the mail and would
derive better mail service from
a route. The. 1smay people are
the ones who expect to be bene-
fitted by this route and not us.
The Miles line which is run for
So. $50 a year is a non-paying
proposition and the owners would
be more than pleased if this
route was discontinued but if this
is to be done, give us something
better instead of worse as this
Ismay line is sure to be. Camp
Crook has a daily line from Belle
Fourche a distance of SO miles
which pays S3. $50 a year and as
the Bake: route would be only