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The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
At the Came.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledser.
She-What did that man with the wire
over his face say?
He-One ball
She-I don't understand why he said Il.
He-The pitcher threw a ball That's
different from a strike, you know.
She-Or course. Anybody could see he
threw a ball He had It in plain sight in
his hand. What else would he be ex-
pected 10 throw?
He-A strike.
She-But the man With the ste does
the striking. doesn't he?
He-He strikes. but it's a strike ~ he
misses
She-There. That man who talks said
strike and the one with the stick hadn't
stirred
He--1t was good ball, and he ought
10 have struck.
She-Well, he didn't. and It isn't fair
to treat him that way. Why, now he's
dropped the stick and is going away
He-Yes. He gets his base on four
balls
She-Why. you story teller. there's only
~-'~ '-A- tAASA c say E1hTTgs 90 the play
ers wear horrid spikes in their glovesY
He-No. the spikes are In their shoes
She-Dear me. but I should think that
would hurt. Why. I had a little nail in
my shoe one day and IL made me lust as
lame. What's that man way out there
running for?
He-Trying 10 catch a fly.
She-Now, Harry you're foolInR M.
The idea Of making all that fuss over a
hyi And us too early in the season.
anyhow. We haven't put I'D our screens
yet
He-Hello! A squeeze play! Bully!
She-What Kind Of play is that?
He-My dear girl, you have caught the
general plan Of the game beautifully, but
the squeeze play is too technical TIL az.
plain that the next time we come.
She-Oh, will you bring me again
When shall we conner
He-The boss says may have another
afternoon off in 1915.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
swiss Dirorcen Cost $40.

From the Baltimore Sun.
In one important respect the Swiss sur
pass other nations in the management
OF their divorce cases.
In every town there is a kind OF oficIal
paper, known as the "Feuille davis" in
which one may read daily the following
announcement:
Monsieur and Madame X. who are In
instance OF divorce. are requested to sp-
pear privately before the Judge, alone or
with their lawyer. in order to come 20 a
reconciliation. II possible
Before the beginning OF every divorce
case in Switzerland this notice is pub
Hshed and sent out TO the interested
parties. leaving the couple, Of course. free
TO attend before the judgs OF not, a. they
wish OMEN the couple meet.
Although there are no statistics pub
iShed on the subject, II is said that at
least 30 per cent OF divorce cases are
settled by the paternal advice of the
judge at these meetings out Of court.
In fact. Swiss lawyers will not definitely
take up divorce case until Il has passed
through the reconciliation process.
If one OF the couple does not attend the
rendezvous this means that the AFFAIR Is
to be fought out but IN any case Swiss
divorces are not expensive.
The average cost In a contested case is
500, and when both parties are ssread
80 or SIS
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
A TRAITORS PUNISHMENT.
Lieut.. ILLINOIS Easy Life as n PrIs-
oner on Devil Island.

From the London Glohc.
The first man. Paris contemporary
observes. lost the earthly paradise by
fault. and man to-day has found il by a
crime. Ex-Lieut. UUmo. who was con
demned as a traitor and who Is now on
Devils Island is the person referred TO-
and II our contemporary is not misiu-
formed the assertion is not very wide OF
the mark
The ex-neutenant has a nice little cot
tagei his costume IS white flannel and he
wears white boots. He rises late and
spends q long time dressing His toilet
table, we learn, is laden with scent bot
ties. and in the room Is a portrait which
bears a strong resemblance 20 la Belle
Lison. His study is well supplied with
books. theatrical and other reviews. such
as one would ind IN a country gentle
mans house Books on philosophy also
find place, the ex-lieutenants favorite
writers being Kant. Fichte. and Schel-
ling.
After breakfast Ullmo walks about his
littR domain. feeds HIS fowls and gives
instructions 20 his cook. Nearly every
day "a launch brings fresh meat from
lille Royale, and 20 guard against stormy
weather and the nonarrival OF the launch
the lieutenant has. we are assured. a
weil7stocked larder, with eggs butter.
preserves. and charcuterie in abundance.
After breakfast he takes a rest and then
has walk under the cocoanut trees
Then ne sits under the shadow Of the
trees and watches the beautiful sunset
and possibly thinks Of Dreyfus In this
little solitude. At lunch he can have
plenty Of fresh milk and cheese. for he
has herd Of goats
After dinner the ex-lieutenant and his
guards play cards. and before retiring the
chef - who. like Goldsmith's chest OF
drawers. "contrivcs double debt 20 pay
transformed into a valet de chamhre
asks The prisoner for Instructions Tor the
next day. The correspondent who fur
nished this account was surprised al what
he saw, and so We think will be his read
ers
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29

From the Baltimore SIM.
jagged Wallaby. with red-currant
jelly or 'Wallaby pie" is a novel dish
with which Londoners are soon to be
familiar
Already # is on the menu Of more than
one restaurant and before long. # is re-
ported, the housekeeper viii be able 10
purchase from her poulterer walIaby
Just as at present she buys a chicken.
The wallaby is an Australian marsupIal.
a species OF small kangaroo and is nearly
twice as large as an English hare
The flesh, when cooked. is almost as
white as that Of a rabbit. and has y
pleasantly soft, sweet flavor. To soma
extent the flavor is reminiscent Of oxtail
The wallaby is a most economical food
being almost all meat and quite de-
void OF fat.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
Starting II Too High,

From buccess.
1t was In the days before church Or
gans and choirs. and Deacon Dorsey vol
unteered to lead the singing OF an old
hymn He started out very well: MY
soul, be on thy guard-ten thou and
he stopped. unable to go any further be-
cause he had such high pitch. He start
ed over again, My soul. be on thy
guard-ten thou'-and once more ne
stopped. this time pitched so low that
he could not proceed
Say Brother Dorsey" said one OF the
congregation, hadn't you better start Il
with five thousand?"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Il lunched with Winston Churchill I'm
London said a journalist. during his
remarkable campaign. This brilliant young
cabinet minister. with his American blood
through his mother and HIS ducal blood
through his father. praised American
journalists
He gave me an example Of our perse-
verance. Not less than forty-seven Amer
lean correspondents called on him al the
board Of trade offices for an interview
one week on the American tariff. and as
none of them had sufficiently good ere
dentials he refused to see them. Finally
a correspondent came with letter from
Mr. Lloyd-George. and him Mr.. Churchill
saw gladly.
Do you know he said to the young
man, that / have refused 10 see forty
seven Of your compatriots on this very
subject?
" I ought to know IT, the correspond
ent answered, Tor I'm the whole forty
seven 20
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
Up to Them.

From HarpcTS
After collection in a certain colored
church in Georgia, It was the custom
OF the minister 10 deposit the offer
ings in a box which he turned over to
the sexton. The two would then hide
the box together with its keys. in a
place known only to themselves.
Despite these precautions. It was found
that small sums Of money were being
regularly extracted. So one day there
was a conference between the two.
Joseph said the minister. sternIy.
some one is taking church money from
the box. and you know that no one has
access 10 It but you and myself"
The sexton was unmoved. We'll
minister" said he. tits ike this: II
there's a deficiency, it's between YOU
and me TO make it up and say moth
ing about II"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
she's 125 Years old.

From The Baltimore Sun.
The Oldest woman in the world csIe-
brated the one hundred and twenty
nth anniversary Of her birth last week.
She IS Frau Duthiewicz, OF Germany. and
although she is bent and feeble. almost
blind and deaf, she is not bedridden.
Frau Dutkiewicz remembers the Ma
poleonic wars and the fall Of the TJttIa
Corporal
She Was married over q. years ago. and
has been a widow for more than half a
century,
Her descendants number 200. and she
has two grsat-great-great- great-grandchiI-
dren.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
Identified.

From Harper's Weekly
The new housemald had Just opened
the door in response to Wigglesby's ring.
rs Miss Marlborough imp asked Wig
glesby.
'Yis, sorr, she's in sorr. but she's en-
gagged" said the maid
Yes, 1 know" smiled wigglesby. I'm
what she's engaged to"
Cnsey'S Vacation.
From the National Monthly.
Casey's wife was at the hospital. where
She had undergone a very serious opera
ton few days before.
Mrs Kelly called to inquire as to Mrs.
Casey's condition.
is she restin' quietly?" Mrs. Kelly
asked
mo; but am, said Casey.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
Wonderful Country.

From the Chicago News
The visiting diplomat from one Of the
countries of Europe was being shown
the stock yards district.
And what is that queer-looking build
ing over there?" he inquired curiously.
That is a fat refinery"
And what do they refine in therer.
Hogs"
The visitor made no comment, bur in
his letters Of travel In his home paper
was the following entry:
America pays wonderful attention TO
refinement. They even have institutions
where they make hogs refined"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
OLD MARRIAGE CUSTOMS.
West and Southwest Africa Sane
tiOn Strange Ceremonies.

From the baltimore sun.
The marriage customs in West and
Southwest Africa are In many cases
peculiar They differ, Of course. In va
rious tribes. but they have a broad line In
common. The coastal tribe always con-
siders itself superior TO the inland tribe.
A man may marry any woman he likes
OF any tribe. ii being held that he gives
her his own status. But IL is almost I'M
/ heard OF FOR woman to marry be
meath her" As "A result OF this many OF
the women Of the coastal tribes have
married white men.
The parents OF both sides rule absolute
" IN the matter Of marriage between the
natives. First the would-be bridegroom
goes empty-handed 10 obtain the consent
OF the brides father. The second time he
goes with gifts, and the father calls IN
other members OF the family to view the
gifts. on the third visit he carries trade
gin. and almost poisonous compound. gen
orally from Hamburg In the old days Il
was palm teddy or wine on this visit
he pays over an installment on the dowry.
on the fourth visit he takes his parents
with him and Is permitted 10 see the girl
herself
When next he call HIS prospective
mother-in-law provides a feast for him
self and his relatives. the host and
hostess eating nothing. but taking
liberal hand in the drinking Finally the
bridegroom goes with other gifts. and
the remainder Of the dowry and takes the
woman away. On the arrival al his villa
they are received with singing and dane
ing. For three months the bride Is not
required 20 DO any hard work, but after
that she Is forced TO buckle down with
the other wives and take hand IN the
truck patch
Polygamy Is general. and the number OF
a mans wives IS limited only to his
ability 20 pay dowries and buy gifts. A
man may divorce his wife at any time
ne chooses and for any reason. Il is
rare for woman TO obtain a divorce
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29

From tho ladies Home Journal.
Jane. said lady rather sharply to
her COOK i must insist that you keep
better hours and that you have less COM
pany in the kitchen at night Last night
you kept me from sleeping because of the
uproarious laughter Of one Of your
woman friends"
Yis' mum. I know" was the apologize
reply; but she couldn't help it was
a-teliin' Of her how you tried 10 make
cake one day"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29

The intrepid general lin the new order)
was rallying her wavering troops.
Women she cried. will you giva
way to mannish fears?"
murmur of indecision ran through
the ranks, whereupon the leader shot the
last arrow in her CULVER:
viii you" she ierceIy demanded.
show the white feather in a season when
feathers are not being worm"
The effect was electrical. Never"
roared the soldlery. and forming quickly
in battle array they once more hurled
themselves on the enemy
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29

Reckless Reggie-Great heavens! Do I.
see you speaking in the street 10 a meah
waiter?
wicked Willie-Deah boy, he used to
DO a waiter fellaw. but now he's a bah-
tender.
Hawl Introduce me when next we
meet"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
An OId-FnshinnchE nton

From the New York sun
The whale had just swallowed Jonah.
Thank goodness the beast doesn't
fetcherize," cried he.
Consoled by this discovery, he placidly
awaited the election notice.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
NOTICE TO AMATEURS.

The Washington Herald will
gladly publish news items of
all challenges or amateur
games played IN the DISTRICT
or vicinity.
Write plainly on one side of
paper, and hand In or mail to
the Sporting Edit0r.
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
She Changed IL.

My dear" said Mr. Timmid TO HIS fan
Gee. Miss Strong. 81 don't think 7 ought
to tell you that while my disposition is
good enough at times is rather hnlcky;
that's the worst Of It."
All" she remarked. significantly. on
make the best Of it,
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
The Invalid

From the Kansas City Journal
You know that ball player who had
glass arm. tin ankle. a weak knee
and lame tooth-the one who only
played four games during the season.
Il do"
He's going 10 work IL q stoneyard
through, the winters"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
Quite So,

From Everybody's
You hamericans say we ave no
'umor' said the loyal Britisher. "but TIL
We you understand, sir. that Hlnglish
jokes are not to be laughed att"
The Washington herald., 1910-04-29
GLORY FOR HEROES
WHILE THEY LIVE
DR.. Lewis Urges Innovation
in COnfederacy Work.
ATTENDS MOBILE REUNION

Washington Man. who Ia Chairman
of the Monumental Committee of
the United Confederate Veterans,
Declares Old Soldiers who Survive
War Gave Best Part of Their Lives.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12
scoTT's CHAPEL NOTES.

Mrs. Williams, with her two charm
ing daughters. Misses Ida and Ella
Williams, will soon leave for Los An
geles, Cal, where they will reside in
the future. Miss Ella Williams will
take unto herself help meet. We
congratulate her upon her expected fu-
ture blissfulness and wish her much
success.
The third quarterly conference will
be held December 4th and the rally
for church renovation will be held on
the 18th. The official board thought
it best to have two separate occasions
for these events.
Miss Ermatrude Anthony will lead
the Epworth League Sunday evening.
The topic for discussion will be "The
Fathers House and the Fathers Busi-
ness" You are invited to be present
and take part in the discussion.
The Ladies' Aid society will render
a program in connection with their
Thanksgiving dinner. 1t will be a lit
erary and musical program and will be
held at night. Mrs. Louise Burrell, the
president, is leaving no stones un-
turned in making this the best and the
grandest Thanksgiving celebration
ever given by the church.
Sermon topics for morning and eve
ming Sunday will be, "The Bitter and
the Sweet in the Christian Life" 1.-THE
Distinguishing Features of Christian
ity."
The Rev. c. w. Holmes, former pas
aor of Scots, will attend the grand
mortgage burning celebration at the
Peoples M. E. church, Colorado
Springs, this week. He will probably
remain over Sunday and preach for
the Rev. w. R. Stephens, pastor. The
church and parsonage have been paid
for, and are entirely out of debt. The
church is enjoying unusual prosperity
under the leadership Of this energetic
young minister. The Peoples church
lust closed a most successful revival,
over thirty DelnS CohFeilSu anu 10
claimed and twenty added to the
church. Rev. Wallace was invited to
attend this grand celebration, but
could not on account of pressing dut-
les in his own appointment. We send
them our congratulations upon this gi-
gantic effort in wiping away an in
debtedness of more than $1,000 in less
than six months time.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12
THE PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN

Sermon topics, Sunday, Nov. 18th:
II a. m, "Presbyterianism-Its Teach
ings"; 7.3O p. M, Salvation for Every
body; 6.45 p. m, Y. P. 8. G. E., The
War Against the Saloons"
The subject Sunday morning is the
second in the series for the month.
The pastor banqueted with over 200
men of the Brotherhood of Philip and
Andrew at the Brown palace last
Thursday night. Next Thursday night
the HAZEL chapter of the Westminster
Guild will entertain the Presbyterian
Brotherhood union at sumptous
feast at the lecture room. We under
stand that DR.. Coyle gave us quite
boost last Sunday. We may therefore
look for a large number of men at the
banquet.
Our Sabbath school will render a
Thanksgiving program Sunday night
before Thanksgiving day. On Thanks
giving day union service of the colored
churches of Shorter's, Scotts and the
Peoples will be held here.
Beginning at s p. m. on the 18th inst.
to April goth, 1911, fortnightly
course of lectures will be delivered by
DR.. Duren ]. H. Ward, AM, ST B.,
Ph.D., and editor of "Up the Divide"
The first topic is, "The First Rise to
Civilization" 5000 to 1923 B. G. Season
ticket, 81; single lecture, Is cents.
The public is invited to hear them.
The students of science, art, litera-
ture, history and philosophy should
specially avail themselves of these lee
lures. Your non-presence will be an
evidence of your literary digestion.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12
FORGET 1T.

The election is over and the results
have been settled by the people py
close margin, and while the results are
not as many as hoped for, let US Tor
get it and get down to business again
and continue to help Denver and Col
orado keep in the prosperity column
There is little or no need of worrying
over the outcome and we advise all TO
look out for the betterment OF their
conditions by encouraging every move
ment that tends to help the WORKING
class.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12
CAMPBELL CHAPEL NOTES.

Quarterly meeting Sunday next. At
II o'clock service the pastor Will
preach the first annual sermon for the
stewardess' board. At the close of the
morning service will be the presen-
tation of the new communion set. AT
3 D. m. Rev. A. M. Ward will preach
the sacramental sermon. All the city
churches and pastors are invited to be
with us. On Monday night we will
have our great love feast. You cannot
afford to miss this great meeting. Rev.
]. c. C. Owens, Pc, will preach Sun
day evening at p. m.
w. C. WILLIAMS, Pastor
GEORGE WILLIAMS, Secy.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Nine. drummer and Mrs. r. E. Wep-
ster served a seven course dinner IN
honor of Mrs. Frank w. King OF Chl-
cago Tuesday evening, at seven
q clock, at the residence of Mrs. Wep-
ster. The table was decorated with
American beauty roses and carnations.
The guests were: Mr.. and MIS-. %
Stewart, DR.. Harper, Mrs. Katie Car
per, Mr.. ]. Biggins, Mrs. S. g. McGuire'
Mr.. R. E. Webster, Mr.. G. M. Harris
and Mr.. ]. Dempsey of Kansas CITY
Music was furnished by the Misses
Webster.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

H. w. Douglass of the Rocky Noun
tain Athletic cafe, will serve oysters
any style. This news is very gratify-
ing to all who are fond of this popular
dish. Mr.. douglass is receiving flat-
tering comments from everybody on
the manner he is conducting his pusi-
ness and the excellent service rem
dered to his patrons.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Autumn fair of Bethlehem Baptist
church, under the auspices of the Free
viii club, beginning Monday nlgnt'
Nov. 14th. Four nights of jubilee en-
tertainment. Something doing each
night, closing Thursday night with a
doll contest. Supper served each
night and a good program. A. E. Rey-
no,ds. pastor, 2716 Larimer street.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

RID. Foster of Chicago died on the
Sd inst, after surgical operation.
The deceased was one of the Oldest
Pullman porters in the service and
was we'll known throughout the coun-
trv. He had many friends in Denver,
who will be panied to learn of his de-
mise.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

l. H. Wallace had the misfortune OF
breaking a finger a few days ago. 1t
has been giving him considerable trou-
BILE, but we are glad to state that 1t is
beginning to look as good as new
again.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

1t will be cheaper to take your fam
lily to Shorter A. NJ. E. church for din
ner, Thanksgiving. Dinner will be
served by the ladies of the church.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12
WATCH US GROW.

We do not wish you any misfortune
by accident or sickness, still we are
anxious to pay few claims to estab-
,isb our financial ability. Agents are
actively canvassing the city. Look out
for them and wish them God-speed by
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

The Willing Workers club OF Zion
Baptist church served dinner at the
Colored Republican headquarters last
Tuesday and met with great success
financially.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Mrs. John Watkins was called home
to Cheyenne, Wyo., Tuesday night, on
account of the illness of her father.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Thanksgiving dinner will be served
at Shorter chapel, Thursday, Nov.
24th.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Mrs. Ida Koontz left last Saturday
for Los Angeles, Cal, in the interest
of her health. She will remain until
June.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

At West Bros, Sunday night, Nov.
13, Morgan Jackson's select trio, from
8 till IL p. m.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

]. E. Oglesby spent few days at
FIT. d. A. Russell last week. He re-
ports royal time with his former
comrades.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Don't forget the big Thanksgiving
dinner at Shorter. Turkey Will DC
served in abundance.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

e. w. Jarrett is able to be about, af-
ter short illness.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

H. ]. Foster. who has been quite i'll,
is able to be out
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Mrs. NJ. B. Fields is quite sick with
stomach trouble at 2417 Ogden street.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

allowing them to fill out your applica-
tion. More business is what we are
looking for. Numbers of policies have
already been issued. Join the bunch.
Hustling agents wanted. See J. H.
Morris at noon. 1920 10th street.
scoTT's CHAPEL NOTES.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-11-12

Go to Shorter for your Thanksgiving
dinner.
The Adair County news., 1910-08-17

Therefore, Be it resolved by
the teachers of Russell county
in Institute assembled:
That, we work together to in
crease the attendance of the
children of our county to at least
60 per cent of the total instead
of only As per cent.
That by Jealous activity we
raise the average scholarship of
our pupils;
That, we cultivate the profess
sional spirit as teachers by
speaking good word for one
another whenever practicable,
by standing by one another in
our work and our discipline, and
by not applying for position
before consulting the p resent in
cumbent;
That we make "a long pull, a
strong pull and a pull all togeth-
err to place Russell county
among the progressive counties;
That, we extend to Drs. Kim
aman and Craig our thanks for
the scholarly and mastery way
in which they have pointed OFT
the way to a solution of our pro-
blems; and
That we extend to the people
of Jamestown our thanks for the
hospitality with which they have
treated US white among them.
j. B. Smith,
William Story,