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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04
STORM
SWEPT

NEW YORK. March i.--ny u. p.
beginning yesterday afternoon
with a rain that turned 20 aieet and
later 20 snow. a blizzard swept
down upon the Atlantic seaboard
last night and today holds the On.
tire coast IN it, grip.
Telegraph lines ~ all directions
are down or interrupted. and re.
ports from almost every city tell
OF suffering and ioaa by storm.
which practically has tod up busi
ness.
The interruption OF communities.
ton with Washington. which was
entirely Isolated this morning. was
the cause OF great Inconvenience on
account ~ the Inauguration.
Thousands % persons who loft
here last night a. attend the iuaug
ural are In the stalled trains be-
tween Wilmington. Del. and Balti.
more. and probably win return 20
this city without reaching their dea
tinafion.
In other directions the railroad
situation ia equally a. bad or worse
In this city the anow IL piled high
In driftR In the streets 10 that traf
tic II practically blocked This
evening the storm shows no align
OF abatement
In tho poorer districts suffering
Il severe The charity orrnnlNa.
lions report an unprecedented mum.
Der 81 applications GA aoeount ~
the great number ~ unemployed.
who have thrown themselves upon
the mercy Of the public.
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Drug Sundries

Rickseoker's Violet Tai
cum. 20c.
Williams Shaving Stick.
zoe.
Kinds Honey and Almond
Cream, 33c.
Parker Pray's Diamond
Nail Enamel, loc.
La Cathedrale Clycerine
Soap. 2sc.
White Vaseline, fine quail
ity. loc.
Dorothy Vernon Perfume,
soc or.
Sempre Giovine. $50.
Peroxide, one-pound bot
tie. 5Sc.
Mcnnens Talcum Powder,
borated or unscented, i0c.
Pinaud's Brise Embaumee
Violet Face Powder. oSc.
Hand Brushes, l0c.
Frostilla, loc.
Vera Nioletta and Peau
d'EsPagne Toilet Water, csc.
Euthymol Tooth Paste.
l5c.
First Floor.
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INSISTS ON lOING THINGS
In The OH OLD WAY

u'd 70 approach the serious bust
re- Of making lawa.
Nore ~ not a member OF the
lcNlature who does not realize
tbafuuli,y of the nrcsont aystem,
hntn ingrained Ia the devotion to
the hinga that are. thoy ahy and
hacNamp Rt The ulght ot change.
An lnovation must be voted down
simpt because It's new. Every
memH ia the senate saw good TN
CottefN 3 bill, hut they were afraid
OF a. Aald Of thoir Judgment. and
It's alsp safe to vote no"
LeesAivo bodies love anachro.
nlsms, this day aud age. after
a bin isepewrltten. then printed.
q ilnallYsooa back n a pluddlng
sohlvcnet1ho must copy Il ont Ia
long hand 4 five speuccrian charao.
tors. It 81 take dozen OF the
pateut druMHa 10 DAYS % copy the
criminal GO, toiling over each
curleycue atn much per.
There are 1 half a dozen ledger
typcwriters nfhe market. but will
the legisiatuv adopt the change
Not while theaarv any Jobs a. give
cut nesldes. Nent tho laws been
copied in Ions and since the DAYS
Of the Rump Ialiament. and why
change nowf
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BIG GRAB CONTEST
FOR STATE MONEY


scheme. and Il hecumka question
of craftlness and uHN In ovefeatl.
mating. The commHte. when q
comes u pruning thsN estimates.
acts on the same thew The com.
mitiee knows that Ia Institutions
and officers have asnsAer inning
and that they viii scess y raise.
hence Il then becomes 4 question
Of eraftinesn and nerve b cutting
down. hoping that a fEf average
wfil be struck In the casalng mix
up.
Cali for More Fua1a
Thoughtful Legislators assert that
the state wonld be money ahead
II all tho state institntiaas were
10 BE- removed 10 one state rsaHrva.
fion and taken away from ~ IN.
fiuenees Of local pride and avHlee
No matter how conacisnfiaa
legislator may b., there ~ nat
within him which compels ohedieAce
Ia the local call for more hats
No matter how gfeatly be nAy
deplore the extravagmncs ~ mhsf
state Institutions with ita resuitAal
burden on the taxpayer. his oNn
particular institution must BE- takrn
care o. And II everybody IA guiss
to grab. he must grab too or ha
an inefficient repraaaa
tatiyc or senator.
This - the theory the prosenl
legislature IL operating under. a
all legislatures Ia the past. and thli
viii boost the total appropriation
10 a much higher figure than 1
nos stands
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Inapsots Bridges County En-
Rineer Morrison has commenced a
thorough inspection 81 all bridges
In King county ~ regards their
safety to this travelling uuhlie 0w-
gnR 70 a law enacted IN this state
legislature two years ago. tho county
engineers ara haid responsible for
persons injured through negligence.
Burglar Pleads Guilty Arthur
Allen. charged with burglary. plead
"a guilty before Superior Judge
Norris this morning. and was SEN
fenced 10 serve term In the state
penlfentiary 81 not less than one nor
more than IA years Allen first on
tered plea Of not guilty, but later
changed his mind.
Gets Injunction An Injunction
and restraining order was today
granted n Sweeney Of tho firm Of
r. Sweeney n Co, which has the
contract for plumbing work IN the
Arctic building. by Superior Judge
John y Main. against che city ~ Sc
attic and James Mcintyre. chief
plumbing inspector
Wants Damages Moros Avorbuck
- today fighting IN the superior
court for reimbursement for the ioss
0f his toes and one horse, for which
ne asks damages amounting 60 49,
te6. Averhuck ~ suing the Great
Northern Railroad company aud ~
y. khecref n locomotive engineer
employed On switching engine. for
1888 each
Pleads ouilty-s J. Jackson.
charged with forgery after first en-
teriuR n plea OF not guilty changed
his plea to guilty Sentence was
suspended
Wants Attorneys Fees Judge
John ". Humphrey Of this city today
commenced action 10 recover attor-
ney's fees from Andrew Buckley IN
the sum of ti,f7b.7G. In complaint
filed today IN tho superior court
Judge Humphrey atatog the money
II due him for legal services Ia the
case Of Mary Buckley against a. IS
Buckley.
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sToRm or PROTEST is RAISED
AND ALL ARE OUT TO Sc.
CURE THE BIG END.
sv r. .. DILLON.


OLYMPIA. March 1.-THE publ.
cation Of tha report OF the sub com
mtktce 81 the ioint appropriations
committee, setting forth the sums
- money 10 BE- appropriated 10 the
various state institutions and state
officers. has caused a storm 81
vocal. eplsioiary and teiographie
protest As usual. no one Is salts.
fed. and furthermore no one in
tands tc abide by the decision Of
the subcommittee. Everybody Is
IN for more. and unless some deter
rant pressure Is suddenly brought
20 bear on the ciamoring ones, the
appropriations viii run up "a a mil
lion and a half dollars more than
Is now contemplated.
Leg-Rellins Theory.
i has now resolved itself 60 the
fine art 0f log-rolhmg the funda,
mental theory being 20 give every
body What be wants 80 that each
ono nay satisfy his desire or the
desires % his constituents. Ia the
first place all estimates turned IN 10
the committee are too high. made
- with purpose. with the knowi.
edee that they viii BE- cut down.
The estimAtnrs are sell aware that
ths committee sees through this
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LEGISLATURE SHES AT ANY
NEW SCHEME TO FAclLi-
TATE IT'S WORK.

- - AaNhNtNf
B OLYMPIA. March A~~With the
kngean Hitter ol hlils IN front Of Il.
the senate baked az the proposal
81 Senator Colteriil 20 amend the
constitution SO that an bills should
be filed With tho SECRETARY of state
10 DAYS before the converting 90
the lesislaturo
Under this plan. within two DAYS
amer getting togethcr the lcgisla.
ture could begin It's rcal work. II
will be remembered that four or
five weeks ot the present session
wero devoted e. the introduction 90
bills. and the iockcylng for position
By tho authors of the measures.
Thie has been the record OF every
session ot the legislature The IN,
exiiahle result H. that with a few
days remaining, there Is 80 great
= number ~ bills that Il Is ridiculous
"a expect consideration Tor them
Everybody connected with the
legislature Is orklng overtime IT'S
rush. rush. rush. three sessions a
day. eyers body tired and disgrant.
led and few In the proper frame Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04
eoYs IN BLUE CHARGE The
COUNTY TREASURER on
FoRkciNo RAID.

the civil war. fram the battle ~
Ball Run 20 the surrender Of Lee az
Appomattox was fought All over
again IN che county clerks office
thia rnoruing. Buckets ~ blood tlit-
srallyl weiled 40 ana ran down The
court house corridors Timid woo
men snfauk IN faar. while hardened
eisFia eazed absent sulndsdly Into
space. They could see the glorious
defenders u the country ehe-arEiuR
the battle ranks ~ the enemy the
uoblc defenne u Gene terF. Breeds
and other hills whereom fights were
~Hg"
~De Sc mind that time at Afanas-
aas. OF 20 WIZ a great fight we
had AZ culpepper. Thet wux when
poor Joe stained the grass with his
nytn' bleed were coininenfs aucu a.
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while the ~dFys~ declared TIA teeth
had beea extracted that Il Was a
bitter 9TH 20 swallow. that q vas
a legislative farce. krouss closed
The debate with.
The dose Is bitter. bat tho a..
rsetions say. Take t.
On the roll call Reeves asked TO
be excused from voting. but the
house refused him the privilege and
be voted No. ~ did alao volimer
The btu was ordered Immediately
transmitted to the senate. where II
viii undergo further revision.
amendment ard substitution.
Tho senate this morning recon.
sldsrnd and passed the Graves bill
requiring all city officers 10 be
named in non partisan primaries
and voted for on non-partiaan bal.
lots.
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REFIGHT Old BATTLES In
The COURT HOUSE TODAY

passed and rspasssd ia the clerks
office today.
The oecaHiUn was the quarterly
pay day ~ the old civil war refer.
ana About two dozen gathered tn
the c0urs house seeking their pen.
zion money and before they got
through xoaslpins shout old times.
the county clerks were charging each
other with fountain pens. Or doina
DroadRword stunts with f2-tnch
rulers. until al were fired with a
lant for battle. which one unfolding
clerk somewhat dispeIied BY remark
ing
According % those fellows. TALON
soldiers only charged one way"
viii rot Build shsltsr.
The Great Northern railway has
declined 10 baiid q shelter for Pc
dcstrians ever she approach 10 the
union depot on jackson H.
Business chances. Look over
page q. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04

For being hurled 20 feet. thereby
srneturins a leg. v L. wenxeil. =
glass blower Of this city. today com.
meneed suit Ia tho superior court
against tho Puget Sound Electric
Railway company. o. recover dam.
ages Ia the sum Of $1,000.
Wonrnli claims that tho com.
pAnY "a guilty Of earolesanoas tn
not providing protection for people
against tho third rail. Witch II
heavily charged with electricity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04
FAIRBANKS GIVEN
A SILVER SET

WARRINGTON. H. o.. March
~ ~ = Behind closed doors. ere
senafe late yesterday paid wee
President Fairbanks one Of me .tItssf
remarkable tIl1utea ever given 10
ft".iHiRA Wttft"f ~ was pre-
scented with magnificent aiver
service costing si.le5 as the aiff ~
the entire body n Henat tors. and vgltt
loving cup aa The present % ne
democratic members
NJ. Fairbanks exhibited deem foei
Ing lu IFS reply. Then Dr. rficails,
Tire whole senate surrounded fha
roafrum aud all shook hands with
Mr. Fairbanks.
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COMMANDER SLOCUM
TO GET SEA DUTY

WAsHfNgTON - C.. March g.
ny n. P-~Cnmmaudnr ~ n giooun
"a detailed from duty Al the PUGET
Sound navy yard and ordered 10
~ Johnston IL detached ffaw dfsfs,
lu command uf thn Galveston ana
ordered 20 duty at the navy yard
az Puget sound.
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WILL LECTURE ON
WORK WITH GIRLS

upon Invitation ot Dr. Powers,
Rov James - Corby viii give his
interesting address on "Heipfui
Work with Girls" la the Boyiston
Avenue Unitarian church, on the
oyaainR 81 March a.
Tho speaker IL peculiarly fitted
Tor hin task. as We was chaplain
81 tho House ~ Refuge in New York
for Humc Years. and through lis
hest scientific methods OF dealing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04
SUBSTITUTE FoR the NICHOLS
ssLL coEs THRouoH WITH
TWO OPPOSING VOTES.

- BY r. ]. DILLON.
OLYMPIA. Aarch z.--The llb-
erals exuited and the stTin-
genta depiored IN the final de-
bate In the house this morning,
preceding the passage Of the
flec-unit amended revised. en-
crossed. re-ensrcssed substitute
for the substitute for the Mich
OILS local option bill.
But, through the triumph Of tbs
liberals and the walls OF the sirin
gents. the btu passed with only two
votes cast against Il. The 'wets"
praised tha bill al reasonable and
Il compliance with their pledges,
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NOT GUILTY

4 was } NJ Montgomery. Instead
Of James Fullerton. who was found
guilty yesterday by a Jury IN the
superior court " using the stamp
of tho Allied Printing Trades lie.
eally on campaign cards printed for
Fullerton. while he wgs candidate
for county treasurer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04
''QUEER" MONEY
IN TOWN

Bogus bank notes aud Confed.
crate currency are appearing In Sc.
attic with such an alarming In
crease that both the local police and
government operatives are Of the
opinion that a gang Il nystematical
~ working the town"
The worthless currency IL being
"flOated" BY sleek. woildressed
young men who prey principally
upon lodging house proprietora and
keepers Of small stores. Two fresh
victims reported their ioases 10 the
police yesterday Mrs. NJ. Crib.
bins, OF 9i2 Seventh av., accepted
"A worthless g. bill on the Bank Of
Commonwealth. state OF Virginia.
and Mrs. b. w. Jenkins. OF Flat A,
NJ 222S First av.. was duped with
a Confederate 81 note
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LONDON. March by T.. p
George Westinghouse. Dr. II Puts
burg. aud Nlsa Violet q nFackel-
hank daughter 90 sir Thomas
HFeekoiisauk. were married auiettf
today a. the Ertou Cumberland cqun-
~ home ~ the ifror kelhmnkn
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subject one 81 the most important
confronting the cities to-day.
Dr. CorhN " the popular pastor of
the Universalist Church 81 Good
liainga, in Portland, ore. lie IA
PROMINENT In the civic life on his
city, and his articles and addresses
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WINE HousE LApIEs TAke no oArHa !

WHITE HOUSE LADIES TAKE NO oArHs.
WASHINGTON, March Any U. PMru. Tart and Mrs.
Roosevelt u the today their
husbands conducted tho capitol presence
Of few Of their friends performed little OF their
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt officially presented TO Mrs VIII
liam Howard TAFT the the white House hcreupon,
without OATH Mrs TAFT became The mistress OF the pFea
dental residence.
Afterwards Roosevelt Union station. whore
she her husband plain Theodore Roosevelt ctzon
proceeded residence Oyster Bay years
the capitol OF the United States. but merely
suburban residence Of weiiodo distinguished
Mrs Knox. the wife OF the secretary state.
Mrs Lodge. wife OF the senator. hon accompanied
TAFT TO the capitol for the inauguration
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OSTEOPATHY

Electricity, vibration. Hight ther-
npy hot alr sweat hathn. and other
druRlaas methods. optical rooms
for fitting glasses and treating eyes
Best equipped offices Ia seattle. Con.
sultation free. Treatments 81 each.
A. Holt, DateOpath aud Optician
foI reoplc's Bank BLDG, second
and Pike, Main 2ibl.
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Notion Novelties

AfVAAVh AfUNSANANS
Sterling Skirt Markers,
substantially made, SOC.
"Nottahook" Garment
Fasteners, on tape, a yard,
Soc.
Sellabone, for collar sup
ports, light, pliable and elias
tic, a yard, l0c.
Nickel Spool Holders,
holding seven spools and pin
cushion, 2Sc.
Craven Dress Shield Pins,
set OF eight i0c.
Princess Chic Hose Sup
porters. heavy straps on front
and sides, Soc to $50.
Vests Electric Hair Curl
crs, for waving or curling
without heat set Of five, 25c.
Marcel Hair Waivers, OF
heavy steel, lse.
Dircctoire Skirt Binding,
~ 81 and 4 inches wide,
Tor the new high-waist
skirt, a yard, 25e, 35e and SOC.
Princess Pin-Books, as
sorted sizes, black and white,
lSc.
Always in Place" Hair
Rolls, large size, made on
wire frame, Sl75.
"Lacet d'Alsace, " a superior
imported tape, for draw
strings and other purposes, a
piece, Zoe and l5c.
Colonial Brand Bone Hair
Pins. superior quality, large
size. three for 2sc.
Collar Supports Of genuine
whalebonc, IA inches long,
set Of four, l5c.
Solid NickeI-Silver Thin
bles. non-rustible. each, SC.
Wooden Button Moulds,
now much in demand, vari-
Gus sizes, dozen, 211c to l5c.
First Floor.
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sympathetic study OF preventive
work has become vorsed in the very
with the delinquent ana vicious
Mayor Miller W conversation with
Mr., Corby. said he considered the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04
Ribbons

Fine quality Fancy
Wash Ribbon, white,
light-blue, pink and Law
ender; Nos. |, 1K, 2, 3
and s; from &c to l5c
yard.
Excellent quality
Plain and Fancy Tan
Shoestring Ribbon, No.
9, 25c yard.
Black Fob Ribbon, ex-
ira quality. heavy weave,
Nos. 5, z and 9, SOC, CSC
and 40c yard ; fine weave,
Nos. z and 9, 35c and 4sc
yard.
Gold and Silver Rib
bon, for trimmings,
neckwear and haif orne-
monts, Nos. IA, 2, s, II
and 10, lSc to 75c yard.
FIRST Floor
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WANT-A restaurant or store.
See page G. zee
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Cash Collections Paid Cash coll
leetlons paid Ia by tho people u
King county for the month Of Febru-
airy. according to Treasurer Dorm
ley's report. amounted 90 g1af,80f.48,
making a gain over the Same period
IN 1908 Of 5000 This sum does
not Include remittances By mail.
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A varied assortment OF Jabots
just received, among them the fol-
lowing:
Double Jabots, of fine tucked net,
25c.
Double Jabots. of fine Swiss, edg-
ed with imitation Irish crochet lace,
35c.
Fancy Striped Net Jabots, trim
med with imitation Irish crochet,
2sc.
Fine Lawn Jabots, with embroid-
cry ends. trimmed with Valen-
eicnnes lace and insertion, 25c.
Double Jabots, OF fine lawn. trim
med with Valenciennes and Cluny
lace, Csc.
Double Jabots, of fine lawn. trim
med with German Valenciennes lace
and Persian embroidery, Csc.
Fine Lawn Jabots, trimmed with
Valenciennes and imitation Irish
lice, with bow at top, 65c.
Fine Net Jabots, trimmed with
Nalenciennes, Baby Irish edge and
erocheted buttons, Csc.
First Floor.
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Silk Kimono Specials

We are showing a new line of silk XII
monos, IN red and green, tan and red,
green and lavender, green and pink, Co
penhagen blue, floral designs; special,
S4.o5.
Long Silk Kimonos, in Persian and
floral designs; special, S395.
Second Eioor
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Women's Knit Vests

Special, 50c-Nomen's Fine Quality
Mereerized Vests, low neck, sleeveless
style, Subscribed, with crochet edge
finish, in dainty design; in white, pink or
sky.
Special, CSC - Women's Excellent
Quality Silk-Lisle Vests, shaped and ex-
ira long, with high neck and long sleeves,
silk crochet finish and silk tapped.
-Second FIoor
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BOB EVANS TO
LECTURE HERE

Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans
has been secured b. the Seattle
Commercial club 10 speak IN the
Moore theatre. Tuesday evening.
~arch 30
The subject chosen ~ the peer.
less naval officer - From Hamp-
ton Roads 70 San Francisco. IN
Charge Of the Atlantic Fleet
Much praise and admiration has
been expressed for the admiral by
tbs New York and Boston press.
who say that he cspuyafcd the
audience for two hours. although
compelled 10 ST IN a chair through
Illness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04

The German Steamer Hrua leave.
out today with whoht ana : 4nI4z
geilaneous cargo for FanaNia 4rH
south AmericAu p0rta II the }YI4
Is successful her agents S4< fhA*
the vessel VIII reuaain On Tie run.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04

Geological students. = ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04

nay Chamnien Gas Nanee nn.I
get a coal or wood Ennss IRE -.
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The Lake Washington canal tax
assessment roll hearing was con.
ciaded yesterday. and Judge
ffuneke. before whom tho case
came np. took the matter under
adYisement Judge Hunehe left
last night for Spokane. to which
county he belongs and will submit
his decision b. mail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04
Hosiery for Girls and Bows

Girls Fine Ribbed Cotton-and Isle Hosiery good
quality, elastic and durable.
Girls Extra Fine SiIk-Lisle Fuii-Fashoned Hos I
iery. close-ribbed very attractive.
Boys Heavy. Ribbed "Indestructible" Cotton Hos
iery, extra long, strong and elastic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-04

Buy a Champion Gas Range and
get a coal or wood range free. 49,
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Silk Hosiery-Three Pairs in a Box
Boxed Hosiery for Men

Mems Medium-Wcight Cotton Hose, high spicee
heel, double sole and toe; seamless.
Mems Cotton Hose, fast-baok good serviceabe quail
y, with very deep elastic top and real maco double sole
also similar style with split sole for tender feet
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age q
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02
negro SOCIETY SENDS
MONEY FOR Big DITCH
ORGANIZATION WITH A QUEER
NAME HAS CONTRIBUTED
$50 TO THE PANAMA
CANAL.

Washington, Nov. 2.--Under a six
word title a small membership with
alternate vacancies in the list OF Of
ficers, and letterheads redundant with
Biblical quotations. a negro organiza-
tion at Birmingham, Ala, has come TO
the rescue OF the Panama canal Twice
has it contributed to the success OF
the isthmian project, each time with
an enclosure OF a sure enough check
made out on a New York bank to the
credit of the Treasury Department OF
the United States at Washington. d.
c."
The amount OF the check just re-
ceived by Acting United States Treas
urer Bantz is $25: the check from the
same source and for the same high
minded purpose was for the same
amount. The organization--at least
it's letterhead-is capitalized with "in-
terest and concern"
The fifty dollars IL has passed along
to the government has been placed In
Uncle Sans Golfers to the credit OF
the club with the expanding name.
The letter follows, dated at Birming-
ham:
Tine Peoples National Progressive
Consolidated club, under charter OF
the state OF Alabama, together we
stand, divided we fall together, inter-
est, concern. Nal. 2:7; Hos. 4:G; Deut.
31:25:2S.
'To the Treasury Department Of the
u s.
Sir: The Peoples National Pro-
gressive Consolidated club sends TWEEN
ty-five dollars (s25) for the support of
the government In the construction OF
the Panama canal, for commerce, trade,
etc s25 in full payment of the $50 do
nation. Hoping the result will prove
favorable to this club in the state o6
Alabama
Your obedient servant.
III. $. Howard,
President"