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The Washington times., 1911-10-08
PLANS PROGRESSING
FOR MEMORIAL TO
NATIONS FATHER
Two and a Half Millions to
Be Raised for Wash
ington Structure.

Toward the erection in this city of
the much discussed and frequently
urged national memorial to George
Washington, officers of the George
Washington Memorial Association are
bending all their activities at the head
quarters Of the organization in Boston.
Word was received here today that
the plans for raising 100000 for the
memorial building and an additional
$4,000 as an endowment for its main
tenance are well under way.
The association was incorporated here
in September, 1898. At that time many
sites in Washington and many forms
for the memorial were discussed and
finally those interested decided that the
memorial should be in the nature of
convention hall, where congresses and
societies might have the use of the
building free Of charge, and where the
inaugural balls and other like func-
tions might be held.
For some time nothing has been done
of moment locally in furthering the
that activity had been resumed at the
headquarters was received here with
enthusiasm.
Among the leaders of the movement
is Mrs. Henry s.. Dimmock, of New
York, who is president of the associa-
ton. Mrs. Dimmock is a daughter OF
Massachusetts by birth and Is sister
of William C. and Henry NJ. Whit
ney.
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
WILL MEET FATHER
AFTER ABSENCE OF
FOURTEEN YEARS
Washington Miss Leaves for
Chicago to Rejoin Her
Parents. \

The departure for Chicago last night
Of Miss Mary Gertrude Sykes, pretty
little seventeen-year-oldb blond, and the
preparations being made today by her
brother Harry to follow her soon,
where they will meet their father, Of
whom they had lost track for fourteen
years, constitute the closing chapter in
one of the strangest little romances
which has fallen to the lot of a WASH
ington family.
Seventeen years ago, VIXEN Mary was
little pink-toed, bald-headed ysung-
ster only a few days old. Mrs. Melvin
II. Sykes, wife of struggling young
photographer, and her mother, died
while in Wheeling, w. Va. Mr.. Sykes
brought the little week-old baby and
her brother, who was three years her
senior, to Washington, left them with
relatives, and then returned to West
Virginia, to continue his struggle for
recognition. He kept in touch with
the Youngsters for three years, and
then disappeared as completely as II
the earth had swallowed him.
Two weeks ago, at the conclusion OF
a Photographic exhibition at Winona.
Ind, in which the best work of thirty
three of Americas famous photog-
raphers was displayed. the diamond or
first prize was awarded TO Melvin H
Sykes, a Chicago photographer. The
newspapers OF the Windy City imme-
Giately sent their art critics down to
interview Mr.. Sykes. obtained pictures
of his prize, his pictures, and himself
These appeared in the newspapers the
next day.
Last week a copy of one of the papers
fell into the hands OF Miss Mary Sykes,
better known to her playmates as
Mamie She thought she noted a
resemblance between the photograph of
The Chicago photographer and her
brother. She carried the newspaper to
her aunt, Mrs r. L. PAUL, with whom
she resided. and showed Il to her. Mrs.
PAUL Immediately recognized It as 4
photograph of Murys father.
The telegraph wires began flashing
messages to the Chicago photogra pher,
and special delivery letters were sent
speeding to the Windy City. Monday a
response came 10 Mary: Come TO Chi
cagU and live with me. / shall be glad
to care for Harry and yourself" was
the answer, signed by Mr.. Sykes.
So last night Mary was given little
party by hcr aunt TO which the friends
Of Harry and herself were invited. A
farewell reception was rendered the lit
tie girl, and the guests accompanied her
to the Union Station.
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
CURE FOR TRUANCY
BY SURGICAL AID
IS De LACY'S PLAN
Judge Sends Boy to Hos
pital for Physical
Examination.

Truancy is the latest Juvenile offense
that Judge De Lacy hopes to cure by
surgical operations.
He sent Clarence Mckay, of 914 Sec
ond street southeast. to Georgetown
University Hospital yesterday to be
examined for adenoids. He also ar
ranged to nave Charles Johnsons foot
treated at Freedmen's Hospital. John
son lives at ISIS Turner street north
east.
Mckay is the first boy to be brought
into the court this fall for truancy. His
teacher, Miss Laura Pollock, of the un-
graded school at the Gales, testified
that the boy had not reported to her,
though inquiry proved that he had told
his father he was in school.
The Washington times., 1911-10-08

meeting. last Wednesday, in the club
room of the Y. NJ. G. A, was elect ed
president and Mrs. Arthur Butler
Pierce was chosen secretary and treas
CIer.
Mrs. Ethel HoItzcIaw GawIer. Miss
Mary Emily King and Carl Mass were
appointed to the board of governors
The members are:
Mrs. Ethel Holzclaw Gdwler, Miss
Mabel c. Latimer, Mrs. Flora Bern
Pierce. Miss Mary Emily King, Mrs.
Elizabeth Z II. CaIlow, Miss Isabel Ma
thilde PeChin, Miss Emma l.. Ostrander
John Bowie. Frederick Siilers, John
BYRON Elodgett. Arthur Butler Pierce,
Oscar Franklin Comstock, Edwin Cal
low
An attractive program OF five special
ties has been arranged for the Cosmos
concert, today. including the Buckeye
Harmony Trio, yOoalists and instru-
.nentalists: George Parvis, ir., news
paper cartoonist. Fred and ReSs Lucier
in the character sketch. Love Pow
ders;;' Harry Thornton and Emma
Wagner, pianist and singer. and Harry
Holman and Company, in the One-act
piaylet, A Wiye Old Owl" The or
chestra under \. ]. MAXWELL will give
the Light Cavalry Overture. cello solo,
from Les Millions D'Arlequin:" de-
sCriptive FartaSie, AT the Country
Fair" CanZOnetta: Mexican sCrenad"
Dark Eyes" waltz suite. "PoInsetta,"
and Remick's new Medley Overture
The molten pictures will all be new and
cover a wide range OF interesting sub
teCts
Manager Weston, of the Majestic
Theater, has prepared an entertain
ing program for torffghts~ concert.
The vaudeville acts have been Selected
from among the kead-Iiners playing the
last week at the Victoria Theater. and
the New Theater, in Baltimore. Per-
sonal attention to the character of the
offerings in this theater is most marked
in the Sunday evening performances.
over which the manager has fun con-
troI. The lates: moving pictures Of the
leading manufacturers will be shown
between each vaudeville turn.
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
Casino Concert.

The Sunday concert at the Casino will!
be an attractive one. The manage
MELT has gone to extra expense
to provide the most pretentious pro-
gram in the Casinos history and in ad.
dition to several acts on the current
bill, suitable for Sunday appearance.
here will he others brought here from
distant cities to make up the seven-ac-
hill. On account of its tremendous
Sunday patronage, the Casino is giving
practically a new show at a cost that
is not attempted by any other theater
in Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
EDESON TO APPEAR
At THE NATIONAL
IN THE CAVE MAN"
Louise Cunning Coming
Next Week in THE
I Balkan Princess"

That society in general will accept
the fIimsiest pretense for eccent!icity is
demonstrated in the new comedy, The
Cave Man." in which Robert Edeson
will appear at the National Theater
during the week of October Ii.
THE Cave Man" is satirical, aiming
its shafts at the shame and Hypocrisy
of society. In it Mr.. Bdeson is the coal
HEAVIER, Haulick SmagC, VINO has been
selected in an unique manner by Lady
Mechanic to prove Ter whimsical asser-
ton that she would make a 3ucial hon
Of any man who would wear a frock
coat and follow twelve rules of conduct
which she would devise for him.
Smagg is introduced to society IS
sociological worker, and his rnughness iS
explained by his sponsor by his having
sought data first hand by living among
the laboTing classes.
Mr.. Edeson does not have 10 resort to
grotesqueness for The Comely. He
presents a careful portrayal of such
man with almost primitive instincts,
coached foI a short time in social
usages, introduced to the millionaire set
of New York.
The result is humorous, and through
out there is an element of romance,
complicated by SmagGs high sense Of
honor, binding him TO a promise made
in the early stages of his social
'tTiumphs.
Miss Louise Cunning, we'll known for
her charming voice and personality,
comes to the BelascO Theater next
Tuesday night and baIan, e Of the week
in The Balkan Princess" an English
importation.
Miss Cunning IS surrounded 10y an ex-
Cellent cast and The Balkan Princess"
is expected to prove one of the most at
tractive of the seasons offerings
The story of The Balkan Princess"
Is founded upon pretty romance and
this story is set TO music Of the lifting
sort.
Princess Stephanie OF Ballria is about
10 ascend the throne, but her subjects
do not care to have a woman rufe and
IT has been deCreed tina; she marry
within a week one of six eligible grand
dukes. The Princess does not wish to
marry through compulsion and she de-
cides upon having one week of free
dom. Accompanied only by her maid
she fees.
Later, upon entering a Bohemian cafe,
she meets the Grand Duke Sergius, who
hand At sight of her beauty Sergius
falls in love without knowing her
Identity.
Sergius has written seditiUus articles
against the government and he now
proposes toast to the downfall of the
Princess.
Stephanie proclaims her identity and
orders his arrest Subsequently her at
titude softens and she Is about to sign
her abdication when SerErus appears.
destroys the paper, declaring that one
so noble is fully worthy to rule and
they decide to rule together.
Denman Thompson's "Old Home
stead is underlined as the attraction at
the Columbia Theater for the week be-
ginning a week from tomorrow night
For many the first experience at the
theater was in witnessing The Old
Homestead" We were taken to see
this charming play in our childhood
days because it was known and talked
about in church and Sunday school
circles as being one of the very few
dramas that could be witnessed with
perfect safety TO the morals, of the
young. And as the years multiply the
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
AT the Cosmos.

An important announcement of more
than usual interest to music lovers is
1nat the Var SAINT Trio, one of
vaudeville's biggest singing and mu-
sical acts, is to head the bill at the
Cosmos this week. The act, which is of
almost international reputation, has
never been seen in Washington, and
the management Of the theater feels it
deserves great credit In procuring this
attraction.
The act is composed of three soloists,
vocal and instrumental, two of which
have been shining lights of the oper-
attic stage, while the other is the mu-
sicaI director of one of New York $
finest OrCheStraS. Their success in
vaudeville has been one of the greatest
in recent years, and the performance is
said to be an artistic musical treat
that will always be remembered
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
Esperanto Society
Opens Winter Season

The Esperanto Society of Washington
will open its winter season next We'd
nesday evening, October II, with an
open meeting for all persons interested
in learning the International language
at the Esperanto Club rooms. 60f Fiji
teenth street northwest. A series of
class meeting will be organized this
month for regular study of the Esper
anto language. affording free instruc-
ton. To all who take an interest in the
Esperanto propaganda an invitation is
extended to attend the opening meeting
next week
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
to Watch
Smokers, Stuart Plan

Washington policemen. will report to
parents and to school principals the
names Of all children found smoking
cigarettes on their way to and from
school, and will also show greater ac-
tvity in watching the small shops that
are believed to be selling school boys
tobacco, IL a recommendation of A. 7.
Stuart, director of intermediate in
struction. Is adopted.
Il believe the police could be en-
listed to good purpose" said Mr.. Stu
art, in reporting to us boys who were
smoking. They could also do great
good in exercising a close surveillance
over the small shops where the cigar
cites smoked by school boys are pur-
chased"
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
Miss Dosh's Message
Was Never Delivered

Miss Nellie A. Dosh. of Capitol Hill,
who gave her relatives and friends
much worry last week because of her
disappearance for several days, has re-
turned to her home, 314 A street north
east.
Miss Dosh was with Mr.. and Mrs
William Quick, of Tenleytown, D.
c., during the time and was much
shocked to know that the message
she had eft for her mother tell
ing where she was going had not been
delivered
The Washington times., 1911-10-08

old play seems to lose none Of the
brightness and freshness of the early
days.
Harry Lauder comes to the Belasco
next Monday for one matinee and night
only.
When the Scottish comedian last LETT
this country his contracts called Tor pis
continuous appearances In England ano
Scotland for three successive years.
and this tour is the result OF the enorts
of william Morris, who paid highly Ior
seven weeks release OF the come
dams contracts.
A company of artists of all nations.
in a series of offerings new 10 TINS
country will surround Lauder In the
In addition to the songs made famous
by Lauder on previous visits, varied
repertoire has been prepared. The new
numbers will include 'The Scotch Er-
rand Boy" which Lauder sings wnIe
Hame" and "Roamin' in the Gloamin'.
The most elaborate dramatic pro-
duction ever attempted in polite vaude-
viIIe it is said, is Arthur Klein's pre-
sentation of Henry Hilliard and COM
pany in THE Man Hunters" a virile
next week. The extra attraction will
be the popular comedian, Frederick
Bond, with Fremont Benton and COM
pany in the laughable farcical adapta-
ton. His Gay Papa" The foreign
feature will be Miles. Domino Marini
and Marcel Bronski. the Russian clas-
sical dancers, from the Pavlowa and
Mordkin Imperial Russian ballet. Eu-
gene and Willie Howard will offer their
latest comic nit, THE Porter and the
81, L.
ber will be the eccentric comedian. H.
T. Mcconnell, as"'The President OF the
Is Club" BoUdini Brothers, musical
wiZar DIS. arc Included Bet Melrose
will appear in his new opsy-turveyisms.
The daylight motion pictures will show
Events of the World"
Following The World of Pleasure"
at the Gayety next week, Harry Hast
ings will bring his clever company of
musical comedy entertainers to the
Ninth street playhouse in a two-act
musical con- ady called AN Ocean .Joy
Ride" In addition to the regular en-
tertainment there is diversified vaude-
trick bicycle riding, a popular piano.
logue feature, and a bit of mirt,-pru-
voking patter Miss Viola Sheldon, one
OF the beauties Of the burlesque theat-
lICdl WoTIu, is the chlet COmCuienne,
while Harry Hastings takes care of the
fun allotted to the star Of the pruduc-
ton.
The attraction at the Lyceum next
week will be the "Whirl of Mirth" COM
rany in "DColey's Reception" a musi-
eal comedy in two acts called the AL
sasian Sensation" The production is
new and elaborate. The company is
of clever comedians and prin-
cipals who have been selected for their
ability to sing and dance. The olio con-
sists of such artists as Nellie Walker,
Mack ano Waters, and others.
The Casino Theater has obtained
Mabel McKinley's name to a contract
for the week of October q. For FIVE
weeks efforts have been made to in
duce Miss Mckinley to come to Wash
ington again. The niece of the late |
President has been playing no more !
than two performances daily on her |
tours, and when it came to !
playing three or four a day, she elm |
mated herself from the situation by |
entirely to appear.
This will be a trump card for the !
Casino, for there Is no more popular |
artist coming to Washington than Miss |
Mckinley.
The Washington times., 1911-10-08

H Ii is the first few doses OF
"Seventy-seven" taken early, that
count in breaking up a Cold quick
ly-
Firemen say that the first few
minutes of a fire often decide the
fate of a building.
Ii is the same with a Cold
Never be without Seventy
seven" in the house.
Garry it in your pocket.
Keep "Seventy-seven" handy
while the bad weather lasts, it is
your best protector against Coughs,
Colds and Sore Throat. All deal
ers sell "Seventy-seven." 25c or
mailed.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co,
Cor. William and Ann. Streets, New
York.
The Washington times., 1911-10-08
Hurt in Fall.

Saunders King. of Washington. was
seriously injured by a fall last even
ing in Richmond from the steelwork
of an annex that is being built to the
Richmond Hotel. He suffered a broken
arm. and his left leg was fractured in
two places. He Is now in the Memorial
Hospital of Richmond.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-14
THE DISCRIMINATING BUYER
WITH THE SHORT PURSE
The Big Curio Store Now Gives Rim
An Opportunity.

There are good many patrons at
| Balke's Big Curio Store who were
never there before. They would like
| II have patronized the store. but they
did not feel able To pay prices which
the genuine commanded and were
| forced To be content with limitations
procured elsewhere Yesterday a lady
! called To inquire the prices of Indian
bracelets; she wanted To- make a
Christmas gift. She said she had
heard of the closing out sale and be-
lieved that the prices might now be
within her reach. She found what
she wanted at a satisfactory price.
and after she had made her purchase
she paid the store a compliment; she
had now. thanks to the closing out
sale, obtained a genuine article at
the price of an imitation. This ac-
acknowledgement of the character of the
stock more than made good to the
proprietor the difference between the
real price OF the article and the clos
ing out sale price
II is not only in the matter of In
dian bracelets. but in all other lines.
IL is noticeably so in the case of
Navajo blankets. of which. by the
way. large addition to the stock
has just been received. People who
have been content with inferior In
dian blankets are now embracing the
opportunity To get the genuine. Many
Of them knew before that they had
purchased the inferior, but that was
the best they could do with the money
they had for the purpose. 1t is diff
ferent now, in the closing out sale
of the Big Curio Store. OF course.
there are some who do not know the
difference between the inferior and
the genuine. For such persons the
inferior is good enough. But nothing
is too good for the discriminating
buyer whose purse alone prevents
him from getting what he really
wants. But the closing out sale has
largely removed that obstacle to the
attainment of his wish. The store is
also kept open evenings until Christ
mas.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-14

The present session of congress i'm
presses us with the idea that there
never was better opportunity for Il
really able and actful democratic
leader
Arizona republican., 1911-12-14
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy re-
moves cause. Call for full name Look
for signature Il. w GROVE. 25c.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-14
The Determined Twins
and the Cats Home
BY EDGAR JEPSON.

Copyright, 1910, by the Pearson
Publishing Coz
Arizona republican., 1911-12-14

CTo be continued.)
Arizona republican., 1911-12-14

25c and 35c Bolt-You want
some of this to tie your Christ
mas parcels with. 1t looks bet
ter than ordinary cord. Some
of these have Merry Christ
mas" woven in the ribbon.
The Harrison times., 1911-12-16

ANONYMOUS
The Harrison times., 1911-12-16
Our Commercial Club.

The Harrison Commercial Clul
was organized for the purpose Of as.
sisting IN the growth aud develop,
ment of Harrison and Boone Coun
ty and for the promotion Of the wei
fare of their inhabitants, 1t now
has a membership of about fifty,
and is actively engaged in the pro,
motion of several enterprises for
Harrison and is interesting itself in
the matter Of good roads through
out the County 1t receives on an
average two inquiries day for in,
formation concerning the resources
Of this section and s.nds out circu-
lars and letters promptly in an
swer to all inquiries,
Every growing city has an organ
ization Of this kind, and the more
active the membership the greater
is the development of the city.
Probably a locality with some great
natural advantage will develop
without any such organization, and
in spite of all obstacles; but the or
linary city will not There is at
this time a genuine competition
hmong cities, and the investor is in
huiring what a locality or town has
30 offer, either in natural adyan-
lagc or the cooperation of citizens,
pr both; and to meet this demand
h S one of the most important and
necessary functions Of q commercial
Hub, Active organizations have
made marvellous improvements in
dHities in the course Of a few wears
4 The Harrison Commercial Club
deserves the support Of every busi-
less man in the community 1t is
Hot to be expected that every man
1hall attend every meeting and
Iervc on every committee; but | be-
ieve the Club has the right to ex-
bect that every business man in the
community shall become a member,
pcnd the Club his moral support,
bay his one dollar every three
dnonths for dues, attend the meet
hgs of the Club ut least once in Il
Jvhile, and serve on committees
The Harrison times., 1911-12-16
Wants A Boone County Farm

EDITOR TmEs;-Will you please
PRINT this for me; am looking for
a good farm home in Boone county
any size from 40 acres up. 1t must
be good level land, viii cx Get full
description, price, termsand location
in first letter, If a real estate deal,r
answers this he will please give the
name of the owner Of the property,
or of the former owner so will
know the property without further
investigation, as | am pretty well
acquainted around Harrison, have
ing been raised there, hope to
hear of a lot Of good farms as |
mean business Thanking you in adj
vance, Il LoyETT
923 Yakima Place, Seattle, Wash,
The Harrison times., 1911-12-16

when requested If every one will
do his part we will have a powerful
and efficient organization that will
help more than any other one thing
toward the upbulding Of Harrison
and Boone County.
If any one is disappointed with
what the Club has done, he ought
to lend his aid to it, and thereb, in
crease its achievements; if he disa-
grecs with its policies, he ought to
work with his fellow members to
change them; he has the same right
to be heard at any meeting as any
other member, and his views will be
accorded the same respect let him
lift his voice. II any one feels that
the movement is unpopular, or be
meath his dignity, why not join it
and thereby lend his dignity and
popularity TO it2 Union and CO.
operation are the most powerful
words in the dictionary; let us OBJ
serve them more, Why not say
eve" when speaking of the Com
mcrcial Club instead of " they?'
The next regular meeting of the
Club will be held on Thursday, Jam
nary 4th, 1912, ats o'clock at the
City Hall 1t is earnestly hoped
that we will have good attend
ance, Of both new and old members,
In the meantime there will be special
meetings to consider important
projects now before the Club.
Everyone in sympathy with the
movement who is not already a
member is requested to hand his
application for membership to the
Secretary JESSE b. Hawkes.,
Secretary.
The Harrison times., 1911-12-16
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