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The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
ASK FOR MORE SCHOOLS.
Facilities In RandIe Highlands and
Twining City Termed Inadequate.

Better school facilities for Randle High
lands and Twining City viii be the sub
ject Of a petition 70 be presented TO the
District committees Of the Senate and the
House by the committee Of the Randle
Highlands and Twining City Citizens As
sociatiOn.
The legislative committee Of the asso-
citation met yesterday afternoon az the
home Of Robert F. Bradbury. chairman.
in Twining City. to discuss the question
Of having school facilities increased in
that section Of the city. The Orr School
is said TO be entirely Inadequate, many Of
the children Of Randle Highlands and
TWining City. IL is said, being forced 10
go into Washington 20 attend school or
20 attend only half a day.
Statements wfll be asked to-day from
Capt James F. Oyster. president Of the
board of education, and Commissioner
Macfariand, which. f obtained, viii be
incorporated in the petition A request
VIII be made that four rooms be added
20 the school
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
TRANSFERRERS' BANQUET.
Past and Present Officers of Asso
citation Are HOnored-

The annual banquet Of the Steel Plate
Transfer-ers' Association Of Washington
was held Saturday evening at the Eagles
hau. sixth and z streets northwest
The banquet IS an annual event in hon
or Of the past and present officers OF the
association. and on this occasion OTville
H HeIocker. who IS going 10 leave the
Washington jurisdiction for Chicago IL
the near future, was also hCnOred.
LLOYD 3. Brooke acted as tOastms sster.
and the committee in charge OF arrange
ments was composed Of George L Dant.
John G. Newman and l. 3. Brooke
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Commissioner Capars Improved.

The condition Of Commissioner John G.
Capers. who has been confined for a
week at home with bronchitis. compli-
Gated with a deep-seated cold. which
threatened pneumonia. II was learned
yesterday. was improved. Mr. Capers.
however. viii not De able 10 be at his
Office for several DAYS He has been in
vited 10 make an address in Cambridge,
Conn. on Friday night before the Nc
KinIey Association
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
We Are Non Displaying
Dainty Nen Spring
Wash Fabrics
For Lingerie COINS, Separate Waists, sc.

A DVANCE foreign and domestic novelties, including part:
~ Kyoa Silk Satin BroChe Silk Popin Japonika Silk Eo-
enne de Luxe Belfast Dimiy loussene Sole French
candle Organd Lisse, Chiffon Null Costume Chiffon Silk Embroid-
cred French Noe French Bate Aercerized Pop
Pongee Checked Cotton Voe Striped Voe Chiffon Lsse Printed
EAeure Silk Striped Fe Printed Jacquard Printed Silk Null Scotch
Zephyr Crepe Scotch Madras Lawn and other exclusive mate
ra suitable for separate waists and entire gowns especially appro-
pirate for Southern wear.
These materials the 1909 styles and the designs are dainty
and beautiful This early display viii desiring these @
quse fabrics, fashionable for evening gowns also those who
contemplate going Palm Beach other Southern resorts Il also
affords opportunity for the selection OF the choicest designs which
always among the first shown and often duplicated
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
CHURCH WILL CELEBRATE.
Vermont Avenue Congregation 10
Observe Hundredth Anniversary.


Religious services VIII be held after
noon and evening on Friday at the Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church. in ceIe-
bration Of the 109th anniversary Of the
organization q the Christian Church.
The afternoon services win be IN charge
Of the women Of the church. and papers
OF historic interest viii be read Rev
DR.. Frederick D. Power viii speak IN the
evening His address will be followed
By short talks from Rev. Ge0rge A Nil
Ier. Rev Walter 4 Smith, and Rev J.
z. Stuart.
The last church census showed there
were more than I.e0ol0 commandments in
the Christian Church. with 12e90 churches
Owing % the fact that the Vermont Ave
nue. Church is the mother church in
Washington. hundreds of cLurchnen IN
this part OF the country VIII be present
az the celebration
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
RUSSIAN SYMPHONY PLAYS.
Orchestra Gives Clever Classical
Musical Concert.


The Russian symphony Orchestra. Of
New York Modest Altschuler. conductor.
/ gave an interesting and excellent popular
I classical concert at the Belasco Theater
/ last evening. This IS The same organiza-
ton which plays this afternoon in con-
nectioa with the Ben Greet players al the
I same theater. presenting "A Midsummer
+ Nights Dream
The orchestra made a genuine impress
! sion last evening Of more than ordinary
worth. II is true that the programme.
while varied. contained no entire sym
phonies and embraced composers who,
/ for the most part. are not associated
with the regular concerts. StiU. the com
I binati0n q novelty and classic was most
gratifying
Mr.. AltschuIer. being a Russian. has. Of
I course. given the preference 10 the great
est Of all Russian composers. Tscbai-
kowsy, no less than four Of the numbers
being OF his composition: and Il Is. per-
+ haps also natural that his selections
should omit the names Of Beethoven.
/ Wagner, or Llsrz- The reading OF the
I two movements from the TSchaikcwsy
/ symphony No. I was, perhaps, the most
I astounding feature Of the performance
unless the solo playing OF Nr- Albert
Spalding be given the palm. The pizzi-
/ cato movement, demanding the abandon
+ ing Of bows by the strings. required a
fnesse and spoutaneity which brought 10
I bear all the resources Of both conductor
and players. The finale, also. in 50 deep
/ contrast 10 the other. gave eminent sat
/ isfaction-
/ The two Caucasian sketches Of Ippolit-
! Off-Ivan0w brought forth most enthusi-
astic appreciation. The Mountain vi
lage" was a wonderful bit Of descriptive
harmony, played 20 perfection, the prin-
/ cipal feature being the rich viola obligatO
T by Jacob Altschuler- The March Sar-
Z dar'' was also remarkable in its har-
monies and beautifully Interpreted.
/ or the playing Of the sol0ist, Mr. Spald-
I ing. the audience seemed not 20 be able
T 20 get enough bis piece De resistance
was a concerto IN G minor OF Bruch
after the performance OF which he was
( recalled nearly a dozen times. He re-
Z sponded with an exquisite encore num-
I Der. and later played The Bee" OF
Schubert and a jewel Of polonaise IN
! D OF Wieniawski. His whole perform
ance was that Of brilliant and superb
technique, and yet he played with a
charm and sympathy that was delightful.
/ The orchestra is one With which we are
more than glad Of the opportunity 20 be
come acquainted Mr.. Altschuler's method
T is quiet and digniied. and his control
was perfect He sUffuses into his players
an air Of confidence that makes him sin
gularly adapted Tor the work he has un-
/ dertaken, and. while possessing no &C.
/ centric mannerisms or spectacular poses.
: has a personality that cannot bat fail TO
7 impress itself upon his audience.
Z The programme:
gver1Trs. Aiignoii Iho1l2s
Two movements from Svmrhouy No l. -Tschsikorsky
I Scherzo- F1zzicato Ostin8to. Finale
Concerto ia G Brch
AdlCiO and Finale
Air. Sraldiug.
Two CaGcssian ippoiitof-lvanov
IA IN the AuI Mountain Village
Viola obligato b Jaccb Altschulsr
English horn obliEzto hy Joserh Elier.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
MACON REPORTS
CUBAN CONDITIONS
Continued from Page One.

Spanish contingent in Cuba, to the fear
that its removal viii disclose the faliacy
Of the popular belief that the Maine was
destroyed by a torpedo or mine, instead
Of an interior explosion. So geaerally
does this opinion prevail that l believe
the Cuban government was deferred
thereby from dealing with the wreck as
an obstruction to the navigation of its
coastal waters and destroying il. How
ever. it should be added that the Cuban
authorities We're also restrained by be
lief that the United States would some
time desire and attempt to remove and
preserve the wreck as a whole. instead
Of breaking il up and removing il in the
more inexpensive manner"
A great deal Of the report Is devoted to
the finances Of the country and the con
dition OF the treasury. The governor
tells of the amount Of money in the
treasury when the provisional government
was established in 1906, and then relates
the story of extraordinary expenditures.
the cost Of public improvements. and of
various other important things. The
treasury statement included as an ex-
hibit Of the report shows that there was
a balance in the treasury on June 30. 1908.
the end OF the fiscal year, Of Ss.522. SIS.
In a speech a few nights ago the gov
ernor remarked that the provisional gov
eminent would leave behind il SZ,000Q09 in
the treasury
Available Funds Small.
While there was balance in the treas
ury on September g. 1906. the date Of the
Intervention. Of SI3625. .539. the amount Of
cash on hand available for expenditure
was only s.. 9.Ss2.ss9 The Cuban Congress
had already made appropriations. inciud-
ing provision for an increase Of the rural
guard, 20 the extent OF 81. 0.2fs.309, or S3l9, r
I Sls In excess OF available cash.
From the fund then in the treasury
and subsequent revenues the provisional
government had 10 discharge revolution
Fary obligations and anterior debts, defray
cost Of increased rural guard. provide
/ barracks and defray incidental expenses
Of the American army. extirpate yellow
fever. ssecure proper sanitation. take a
/ census. hold two elections. and pay Tor
various other things besides carrying or
the ordinary government, the cost Of
which was materially increased by Tie
fact that IL had 20 be bilingual The
/ budget OF 1S6-e7 was on al estimated in
come OF S24003.g55. aud the budget appro-
priation was 81. .72S. .395. Concerning this
( the governor says:
These figures show that Il would have
been impossible for the government
I TO discharge the anteCedent Obliga-
tions Of the repJblic existing az the
tine the provsional ADMINISTRATION was es-
tablished within tbe time originally fixed
for the continuance Of that administra-
ton. OF within the fiscal year ended June
81. Is97."
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
EXPECT LIVELY FIGHT
House Not Likly 10 Change
Secret Service Provisions.
MODIFICATION IS ASKED FOR
Wben select Committee Makes Re-
port In March Country VIII Be
Entertained by Another Outbreak
in the Secret Service ImbrOEliO.
Congress Acted with Foresight.

Behind closed doors. in executive ses-
sion. the select committee appointed 5y
the House for the purpose is carefully
scrutinizing statements of expenditures
made by all the bureaus Of the govern
ment charged with the duty Of detecting
crime
The committee is expected T. make a
report before Congress adjOurns on March
T. As the committee only began its la
bors a day or so ago, it is not certain
that il viii be able TO submit the results
attained before adjournment But whether
( il does or not, there viii be another out
break in the House over the Secret
Service before many days have passed.
President Roosevelt is stiH Of the opin-
Ion that Congress erred when Il placed a
/ limitation upon the activities Of the Secret
Service, c0nfning the duties Of the agents
OF that bureau 70 preventing frauds
against the currency and protecting the
person of she Chief Executive. For that
reason he is hopeful that his friends in
the House will see 10 It that the Secret
Service provision in the sundry civil
/ bill, which viii soon come up for con-
sideration, is drafted along lines marked
cut by him in his two famous messages
bearing on the subject.
No Doubt Expressed.
No doubt is expressed that q lively fight
Will be kicked Up in the House when the
sundTy civil bill is called up for debate
There is no reason 10 believe the Secret
Service amendments will be changed in
the slightest.
/ In fact. Chairman Tawney and other
members Of the House Committee on Ap-
ipropriations. which has jurisdiction over
+ this legislation. takes the position that
all recent testimony on the subject only
serves 10 show Congress acted with great
I foresight in circumscribing the activities
OF the Secret Service.
/ Hearings on the sundry civil bill before
/ the House committee VIII soon BE- begun
I The measure will he reported early IN
/ February. As IL is the biggest supply
I bin passed By Congress. some time VIII
I b. given for its consideration.
( Friends Of the President in the House
( intend 70 make every effort 20 modify the
and for that reason the country viii be
/ entertained for a day OF so by another
/ outbreak over the Secret Service i'm
brOgli0. 10 which the President. Just be-
Z fore the close OF his administration. may
4 make another contribution IN the form OF
q message.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Selections and
In1portatiOnS for
Spring
Spring

COMPRISING articles and acces-
SOrieS appropriate for Palm
Beach and other Southern resorts
are non displayed in many depart
mentS, and in broader variety than
is usual this early in the season, and
include many exclusive novelties
not to be found later, to WhiCh ne
invite attention.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

Fra the New York Herald
First Society WOman-When did you
first become acquainted with Mrs. Frost?
Second Society Woman-When I asked
her for her dressmaker's address,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

The Brazilian Ambassador and Nine
Nabuco entertained at their customary
Sunday dinner. last evening at the en-
bassy, the members Of the embassy stan
and a few other friends Of the diplomatic
circle.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
The True Inwardness.

l5ne- Alfred Thierry, Of the Portla,
viii not be al home to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

Idrs Dwight wife OF Representative
Dwight, of New York. entertained al
luncheon yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

Two Carcssian -IppolitoT-Ivan,
IA In the AuI Mountain Village
Viola obligato hv Jaccb Altschulsr.
English horn obliEato by Joseph Eiier.
ffA March S7rrlor.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

The German Ambassador. Count Won
Bernstorf, and his family viii probably
not be able to occupy the embassy untl
the spring season sets in. as extensive
improvements and refurnishings are be-
ing made. The Ambassador and countess
viii entertain at their first function in
their diplomatic capacity On Wednesday
night at the Shoreham. when they Will
have dinner party In honor Of the birth
day Of the German Emperor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
NEPhI NEWS NOTES.

Nephi March l3-Senator j. A Hyde
arrived Thursday night from Salt Lake.
accompanied BY Mr.. May of Salt Lake.
They have spent the day looking over
the ruins of the Nephi plaster mill. MI
May is acting as adJuster Tor the Home
OF Utah and Home Of New York Insur-
ance companies.
Mr.. Hirsham OF New York is here max
ing plans for the new plaster mill Work
VIII commence at once removing the
ruins and excavating for the new build
ing.
Mrs. Thomas Belfiston uried
Wednesday. Services were .-eid the
South Ward Relief hail
The latest industry started in Nephi is
an up-tO-date cigar factory, under the
management cf p. r. Wilson.
The Jueb county court house is under
going some very expensive and needed
improvements. Each county office is be-
ing furnished with concrete vaults and
cement floors
The whooping cough is raging in Nephi.
The 5-year-old son OF J. A. Parks died
Wednesday from the disease.
The citizens of Nephi have established
gravel day for the improvement Of
sidewalks. Monday last was the day set
apart by the mayor The road super
gravel hauled from the pit every two
minutes.
The firemen's basketball team of Nephi
would like 10 have The Herald give the
lineup Of the PaysOn basketball team I'M
der the management of Mr. Smith, who
made the challenge through the paper
Our flrsmen have beaten two PaysOn
teams and cannot imagine what team 1t
can be to make such a challenge.
The Chase confectionery store has gone
into the hands of d receiver and viii be
auctiOned off by the sheriff on the 18th.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
BRIGHAM CITY HAPPENINGS.

Brigham. March 11.-Some needed re
pairs were made today at the city electric
light plant in order to have everything
in good order. as the big smelter of the
Independent Smelling company. near
Utah Hot Springs. viii reopen tomorrow,
and the power used Is generated at this
plant. II wiii-be good news to many to
learn that the smelter Will again resume
operations.
During the week death has claimed two
of 0tsY aged women. The first, who died
Mo sday. was the mother of DR.. Lewellen.
The lady was stricken with cerebral hem
orrhage while taking a bath preparatory
to calling on a friend Medical aid was
summoned. but was of no avail. Mrs
Lewellen was g years OF age and came
20 this city about a year ago, from South
Carolina. Services were conducted at the
residence Tuesday and the remains were
inferred III the City cemetery.
Tuesday, a the home of her nephew,
Fred J. Holton Jane Scroxton died after
a long illness from the effects of rheuma-
tism- Deceased was born in BedfOrdshire,
England. Jan. l. 1877. and had resided in
this city some seven years. Services were
held in the Third ward meeting house to
day and the remains were inferred In the
City cemetery.
Jeppson. a girl; Tuesday. TO the wife of
Joseph FrOdsham, girl; Monday, TO the
wife of John Tmgey, boy.
The Brigham Young College Opera conf
pany, presenting Princess Bonnie ap-
peared this evening to a good-sized audi
eHce at the opera house.
T G. Brown Of COTiBue passed through
this city this week with a bunch Of thor
oughbred Hereford bulls, which he pur.
chased in the east. Mr.. Brown expects
to build I'D a fine herd of this strain. the
animals were all in splendid condition
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
HIS WAS AN ABSENT PART.
beau Brummel in the New York Te
ppTaph

beau Brummel in the New York Tel
egraphD
The son of a wealthy old friend of
mine, being stage struck. Joined on,
with 10-20-30 opera company. I met
him loafing and strutting about a hotel
in Duluth, Mimi" said the veteran ac-
tor.
Come over to the opera house and
see the show, said he.
I went, but I saw no signs OF this
young man on the stage, nor was his
name on the program. Afterward ! met
him in the lobby of the hotel.
" I did not recognize any Of the char
acters as you remarked. What part
are you pIaying?'
Why, am playing the part Of Car
los, the Fiddler said he.
There was no such part
" oh. yes, there was Didn't you no
tice how they talked about him. In
the first act. in order TO get the chorus
off the stage, didn't the soubrette put
her hands over her eyes. look off L. e
and say; "Oh. girls, Carlos, the Fiddler.
is going to have q dance on the green;
let US hasten or we viii miss it?'' Then
burst into song and skip off? You BET
they did.
q" Then again. In the second act. when
the bell IS tolled without, don't The
prima donna say: "Hark, that bell,
That bell can stand an awful lot OF
barking. for who is pulling the rope but
Carlos, the Fiddler"
That is true, young man. but they
only talk about you. You do not show
yourself on the stage during the whole
performance
I am aware OF that, but you must
remember I am as yet q raw recruit.
still ] feel am on my way TO fame and
glory, though the path may be strewn
with thorns.'
ooh. if the hope and optimism of
youth could be with us IN our later
yearsi" sighed the veteran actor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
THE BUFFET WILL STAY.
Commercial Club of Provo to Dis
pense Hospitality at Old
Stand

Provo. March 12-The Provo CONNER
cial club at its special meeting last even
Ing decided In favor of maintaining the
buffet by vote Of IS to "a. Speeches
for the buffet were made by c. A Ola
zier and ]. W. y. Whitecotton and
against It by Or. George II. Brimhal
and Jesse Knight
The following committees on the horse
show to be held here in April were APP
pointed:
Reception-Myron =. Newell, Reuben
Christensen. r ". Brereton Z. T
Harding. John Craner.
Ffnance-Wilford F Giles
Complaints are made by the railroad
people of boys stealing coal from the
tracks and cars. and prosecutions are
promised If the practice does not cease.
The Utah County Medical society de-
clared strongly against EYE specialists
who attempt to test eyes and fit glasses
withsdt having the necessary qualifica-
tons.
Agnes A. Adams Of Provo has been
granted q divorce by default from Sam
uei L. Adams, IT., on the ground of cru
city.
George Bacus charged with disturbing
the peace of Soren Mork at Pleasant
View, on Feb. t. by breaking in door,
was arrested today BY Deputy Sheriff
Hales Re will have a hearing before
Justice Noon
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
SPECULATION Is RIFE.
As to Who VIII Be Chosen Cashier
of Jordan State Bank at the
Meeting Saturday.

Bingham Junction, March IA meet
ing of the newly elected directors of the
Jordan State bank to be held on Satur-
day is causing considerable anxiety to
the business men Of the town, as that
meeting will determine who the cashier
will be and whether OF not q new bank
will be started. Public sentiment, how
ever, is that there will be no change in
the present management. as Walter b.
Fitzgerald, who has served as cashier
during the last six months, is well quail
fled and has the support of the business
men of the southern end of the county.
The deposits and general business of the
bank have doubled during his admins
tration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
KING EDWARD FRANCE.

Pau. France, March liking Edward
arrived by motor car from Biarritz this
afternoon at the field where the Wright
brothers are making their aerial flights.
There was a large crowd present and
much interest in the promised exhibition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
GRANT WARD REUNION.
Church Services, Two Balls and a
Feast Enjoyed.

Members Of Grant ward held their re-
union yesterday at their ward house near
Murray At II o'clock they attended
church The ward choir rendered two eff
fective selections. The bishop and his two
councillors were present and officiated
al the reunion. At I o'clock a dancing
party was given for the young people and
each participant was presented with a
large bag of candy. At 8 o clock a feast
was spread. and a character ball In the
ey ming wound up the days festivities
About 800 persons were present.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
DICKINSON SWORN IN.

Washington, March 12-Jacob NJ. Dick
inson today took the oath of office as
secretary Of war. Secretary of War Dick
insOn will make a trip to Panama to ia
miliarize himself with conditions on the
isthmus as soon as the affairs of his Of
flee will permit
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
AN IMPERIAL TOKEN.
Chicago News.)

INTIIN-U lNtNH.T
While a German resident was driving az
English friend from Frankfort to HAM
burg, a motor car passed at a terrific pace,
raising q cloud OF dust. All" said the
German, there goes our emperor" How
do you know" Inquired the Engiishnan.
do you suppose anybody else could raise
a dust like that2'' vas the reply.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13

Monterey, Mexico, March 12-The Juarez
theatre here was destroyed by fire last
night. causing a loss estimated at $3.50 0OO
The building was unoccupied.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
DIED.

GIILESPIE-At Chicago, Iii, James L.
Gillespie, in his fifty-seoend year.
Funeral services will be held from the
residence, 70 West Sixth South street
Salt Lake City, on Sunday, March Il, at
$50 ?, m, IntermeHt ia City cemetery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
THEATRE SPECIAL VIA SALT
LAKE G. OGDEN RY.
THEATRE BURNED.

Leave Salt Lake II D. m. Saturday.
ASK OUR AGENT
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-13
HARTMAN IN ARIZONA.

Tucson, Ariz., March 1.-THE Hartman
party left here this morning for Phoenix.
whence it leaves for Imperial valley to-
night