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The Washington times., 1912-11-20

Shall we tell herr" said her aunt
YES" replied her grandmother, "she
will feel as bad as we do. You won't
tell. will you. Mary FrancesT'
mo, won't tell.' replied Mary
Frances. wondering what terrible thing
could have happened.
I'VE found moths in the attic clothes
closet" said her aunt. land they have
eaten that red and black plaid dress go
] cant make 1t over for you this win
ter. But don't you say a word TO any.
body. I'd be ashamed to death IL any
one found out We had moths"
Mary Frances turned red, but before
she could reply a carriage stopped at
the door. 1t was a lady from the
church asking for cake for tho church
fair, and after It had been promised
she said: II hope you have not got
moths, but It looks like IT. all your
clothes out this time year. Have
your"
Mary Frances saw her aunt and
grandmother nush with shame as her
aunt said, II found u few in the attic
My attic Is just as clean as my first
floor" said the lady as she lifted skirts
as though she were afraid she might
carry away one Of the dreadful things
"Oh dear. what ever shall we dc"
said Mary Frances aunt. We shall be-
disgraced.'
Poor Mary Frances went to school
that afternoon with an aching heart,
for she loved her grandmother and aunt
dearly, and she knew she had Drought
all the disgrace upLn them.
She could not study and for the flrst
time she failed in her geography lesson
and had to stay after school.
When she started for home she went
into the village instead OF toward home
and straight to the house of the lady
who had called on her aunt and grand
mother that day.
When the lady came to the door in
answer to the knock Mary Fances said
MY aunt hasn't any moths in her
house, It IL as clean as yours. ! cut
holes in a dress so It could not be made
over for me ana my aunt found It and
thought there were moths In the attic.
but there isn't and l want you to know
1t. / am going home to tell them So
We'll, / never said the lady as she
cloced the door.
Mary Frances ran all the way home
ard told her aunt and grandmothcr
what she had done. II did not think t
was so dreadful to have moths" she ex-
planned. and ! did not want to have
that plaid dress made over for me-
Mary Frances was told how wrong
1t was to do such thing and, above all.
to try to deceive her aunt and grand
mother, and that to have moths in the
house was also very terrible.
Her aunt WAS glad to md there
were no moths in her house that she
forgave Mary Frances, but she told
Mary Frances that she must tell her
when she did not like dress or any
thing and not take matters into her own
hands or destroy anything again.
Tomorrow story: THE Hidden Prin-
cess"
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Kirksmith Sisters Have One of Most Attractive Acts
In Polite Vaudeville Declares Julia Murdock

This is going to be story about six
vaudeville.
Those who have not seen and heard
the six Kirksmith sisters who are sing
Ing at Polls Theater this week are
missing something very much worth
while, and this IL a quiet tip from one
who seldom enthuses over the usual run
of musical vaudeville acts.
All the audience knows about these
six sisters who present their entertain
ing and praiseworthy act at Polls this
week is that their name is Kirksmith,
and that they are six mighty pretty
girls who are more gifted musically
than many who come TO Washington
heralded as something quite out Of the
ordinary.
But wanted to find out moro about
them. after 1 had hearl them In their
program on last evening. so I sought
out their dressing room, and they told
me all about themselves.
In the first place they are really.
truly sisters-all Of them, and there are
two more OF them at home. and two
brothers besldes-auite a family. as
families go.
Combine Names
OF Father and Mother.
In the second place they have per-
feet right to the name OF Kirksmith
which is a combination Of the names OF
their father and mother.
In the third place they came from
"out west" that far-reaching locality
which has contributed SO much In the
way OF talent to the stage.
One might go on for some time giving
Information regarding these six sisters,
the younger OF whom seems still to
be a very little girl, but the main point
is this: That their act as presented
at Polls this week Is OF unusual mu-
sical value and interest, and has Its
especial appeal to lovers Of high-ciass
music. While little has been heard
OF these young girls In the East, they
have appeared with great success in
Western vaudeville circuits, having en-
tered the ranks OF profession from
concert work.
There is Gertrude, ne soprano SOLO
ist OF the company, who sings with
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Handles Violin
With Simplicity.
Dances Cance.ed

Exit the bachelor cotIllion. for
nearly half "a century gage Of popu-
la-ity among fair buds of society and
stamping ground for bachelors alert
for social favors. The announcement
Is made without giving reasons, but
II is whispered that tEy events have
proved too large to manage and fro
quent incursions OF the "hoi polo"
within the sacred precincts OF the
organization has made II necessary
to eliminate what had come to be
one of the really great society events
OF the season.
No doubt our swagger bachelors
will dance. 1t is said. but they will
not dance as members Of the Bach
elor cctillion. Tears will be shed.
no doubt by fair debutantes and anX-
ious mothers will regret the loss OF
prestige which came from attendance
on these functions.
The Bachelors was organized In
1866 and has always given three CO.
tillions each winter. Since its or
ganization Is has increased in size
three forl and Il is said, has become
much less exclusive than formerly. 1t
was customary for some woman high
in social position in the city to re-
celve guests. Among these have
been Mrs. TAFT, Mrs. Roosevelt. and
Mrs. Cleveland
Nearly all the prominent members of
Washington society belong to the
Bachelors including Miss Helen Taft.
Robert Taft. members of the Diplomatic
Corps, members OF the Cabinet, and Of
the Supreme Court Congressman and
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, Assistant
Secretary OF State and Mrs. Huntington
Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Hale,
Senator and Mrs Murray Crane, Mi.
and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair. and others
were members OF the organization.
Officers OF the organization last year
were: Lawrence Townsend. president: /:
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great charm the Mascherino ballad
It'll Death" and who uses her won
derfully trained voice to such advan-
tage that the first question I asked
Of her was why don't you go into
opera or musical comedy?"
There are five very excellent rea-
sons was her answer: those five
being my five sis.crs." This Is the
answer that would he received from
any OF the girls 1: n similar question
were asked. They have had cntic!ng
opportunities. but they prefer to stay
together. Miss Gertrude Kirksmith is
the singer OF the family. and not icng
since was offered the tile role in The
Pink Lady" which sine admits she
would have accepted, had 1t not been
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doubly proud of the native-born talents
OF one who Is a true representation OF
the standard of music In America.
The younger sister. Miss Agnes Kirk
smith, is q pianist OF rare ability. ac-
companying her sisters In their varied
musical numbers with delicacy and
feeling that is a delight to the ear.
She also does what few women musi-
clans do, and which none as youthful
as she have ever before attempted.
The finale is most interesting. with
this little lady leading the house or
chestra and her sisters from the pit,
waving her baton daintily. and arousing
the audience to heights OF enthusiasm.
The other sisters. the Misses Gladys.
Marguerite. and Pauline, play on sew
eral Instruments, the entire orchestra
containing a violin, a saxaphone. viola.
trombone. and plano. Once there was
Kirksmith sister who played the flute
In this orchestra, but she deserted the
stage for a cozy home. and the younger
sister grew up and made her debut. so
that the orchestra still retains It's origi-
nal number OF performers.
Program Most
Artistic and Simple.
The program given by these sisters Is
one of the daintiest and most artistic
that / have heard in vaudeville. Tho
scene opens with a soft azure light upon
the stage. Miss Agnes. the youngest
sister. sits at the plano with a spot light
throwing into relief her beautiful blonde
hair. At the sounding OF the keynote
the other Ave sisters, wearing classic
robes slowly march In, playing the
miscrere from "Trovatore." This is
followed by a most pleasing program,
in which are included the popular
Dvorak Humoresque, a vocal quartet
"Shoogy -Shoo," an old Irish melody,
and Dixie Land ensemble number. the
My Hero" song from THE Chocolate
Soldier" being given as an encore. by
Miss Gertrude Kirksmith, with a beauty
OF voice and a charm OF personality
that is thoroughly appealing.
The Offering OF these sisters is one
that combines quality with the charm
OF personality, and II connrmatory evi-
denCe that there is plenty OF room and
a warm welcome in vaudeville for high
class music.
JULIA MURDOCH.
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ARMY WILL ENTER
THREE POLO TEAMS

Three army polo teams. represent
ing three forts, will be sent to par
ticipate in the polo matches at Cor
onado Beach. Cal, in January.
Major General Wood. who is highly
interested In the success of the army
teams, is familiar with the polo
grD9nds and thinks they are the An
est in the world. Three match fields
and two practice fields, together with
stables capable of holding 220 polo
ponies. are included in the Coronado
Beach equipment.
Three teams will be sent to the
match and an all-star team repre-
senting the army will be chosen from
these teams during the final play
Army officers are greatly pleased
at the showing made by army riders
at the Madison Square Garden horse
show The records made this year
exceed those OF any previous year
and point to increased entries in the
future.
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Ready to Open Bids
For Normal School

Bids for the new normal school build
ing for colored pupils to be erected in
Georgia avenue, between Howard and
Fairmont streets, will be opened at the
District building December 8.
Congress provided that the cost of
the building shall not exceed sl6S, 900.
specifications have been asked for by
a large number OF firms, including sew
eral in New York.
The building will be three stories in
height with basement and SUBJ
basement. in which will be located a
lunch room. gymnasium and manual
training department. 1t will contain
sixty-three rooms and an assembly hall
The contract calls for the completion
OF the building within fourteen months
from the date OF the award.
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Aviators Surprised
When Ellyson Weds

Brother navy and army aviators OF
Lieut. Theodore Ellyson, the veteran
Curtiss hydroaeroplane flyer of the
Naval Aviation School, were surprised
today by the announcement that he was
married in this city last Friday to Miss
and Mrs. John Thomas Glenn, OF New
York.
Today Mr.. and Mrs. Ellyson are at
Hammondsport. N. Y. where for the
next few weeks Lieutenant Ellyson
will study the Curtiss "fying boat"
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William Hit. vice president: Chaunccy
Hackctt. secretary: Franklin Ellis.
treasurer; Gist Blair. Lieutenant Com
mander Edward McCauiey, u. $. ":
Lieutenant Comma nder Leigh Palmer,
L. S. N; Basil Miles Henry du Pont.
and Carol Glover. committee members.
Action regarding the cotillions was
taken at a meeting or the executive
committee yesterday.
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Lecture on Gaelic.

THE Gaelic Language OF Ireland" was
the subject OF lecture delivered by
James Mooney before the Anthropologl-
cal Society OF. Washington at its regular
meeting in the new National Museum
yesterday.
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LOCAL MENTION

Tremendous Double Feature, "Romeo
and Juliet" 3 reels glorlously hand color
ed. Her Masterpiece" 2-reel Milano.
Virginia Theater Today.
Try Our a5c Regular Dinner at the
Manhattan. 9l5 9th st. N. W. .,..s.
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for the "other girls" "Thcy didn't
want me to go. no | said no." she ex-
plains as the only reason for not ac-
cepting this fiattering offer.
Handles Violin
With Simplicity.
Then there Is Miss Maude Kirksmith,
who is "A viOlinist OF unusual skill and
merit. The simplicity and ease with
which she handles her instrument mark
her as a musician of particularly In
teresting type. Her touch Is wonder
fully delicate, and she plays with a
marvellous singing tone that fingers In
the memory OF those who hear her.
Her unique Interpretation suggests
European training. but when the truth
Is known every American ought to feel
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For The Times 'Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
MARY FRANCES AND THE DRESS

N n AIRY FRANCES was ten years
NI old. She lived with her grand
AVx mother In the country, but II
H.
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Mrs. John d. Wood, of New York,
will arrive in Washington Sunday to
spend few days with her son-in-law
and daughter, the Assistant Secretary
of the NAVY and Mrs. Beekman Win
thrOp.
The Secretary and Mrs. winthrop
will take a party over to Philadelphia
on the 3Oth to occupy their box at the
Army and Navy football game.
The Washington times., 1912-11-20

The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs
Meyer will entertain at dinner on Sat
urday evening in compliment to Mist
Laura Merriam. whose marriage t
James +. Curtis. the Assistant Secre
tary of the Treasury, takes place mex
week.
Last evening Miss Cotton entertained
informally at dinner in honor of Mis-
Merriam.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-11
Application for Pardon.

HELENA, Mont, November 26, 1919.
At a meeting of the state board of pardons
held at its office on the above date, the following
order was made:
In the matter of the communication of sentence
granted by the scting governor to one, Dan Shea.
Whereas, The acting governor OF Montana has
this day officially notified this board that he has
granted a Communication of sentence from life to
fifteen years to one Dan She ca, a convict confined
in the State Prison, who wa convicted OF the
crime of murder, in the county OF
,'houteau, state of Montana, and sentenced on
the 10th day of December, 1908, for a term OF
life in the state prison;
Therefore, be it ordered, That December Il;
1912, be set apart for the consideration OF said
pardon, so granted as aforesaid, and ali persons
having an interest therein desiring to be heard
either for or against the granting of the pardon
are hereby notified to be present a. 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon of said day at the Office OF the state
board of pardOns, at the capitol OF said state.
1t is further ordered, That a copy of this order
be printed and published in the RIVER Press, q
| weekly newspaper printed and published at Fort
Benton, county of Chouteau, etate of Montana
| once each week for two consecutive weeks, viz
Wednesday, December 4, 1912, and Wednesday
December II, 1912.
ALBERT j. GALEN, President.
J.J. RYAN, Clerk.
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Alias Summons.

In the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial
District of the State OF Montana, in and for the
county of Chouteau.
Elsie May Hartley, plaintiff, vs.. Louis T. Hart.
lev. defendant.
The State of Montana sends greetings to the
sbOv s-named defendant.
plant in this action which is fled in the office OF
the clerk of this court, +. copy of which ls here
with served upon one OF you in each county
wherein any of you may reside, and to file your
answer and serve a copy thereof upon the plain
tiff's attorney within twenty days after the service
IF this exclusive of the day OF service;
and in case of your failure to appear or answer,
! Judgment will be taken against you by default
| for the relief demanded in the complaint.
This action il bronght for divorce by the
plaintiff from the defendant, on the grounds
that on the 9th day of November, 1905, the de.
PENDANT wilfully and without cause deserted and
abandoned the plaintiff and still continues to so
wiltully and without cause desert and abandon
the plaintiff aud continues to live separately and
apart from her against her will and without heI
consent. That the issue of said marriage is one
daughter, named Selma May Hartley. age five
wears. That tie plaintiff demands judgmen
a ainst the defendants; that the msrriage be
tween her and the said defendant be dissolved
hnd annulled, and that the custody OF the minol
child be awarded to the ssid plaintiff.
~ Witness my hand and the seal of SAT-
nu. court this 10Th day of November, Al
CHAs. H. BOYLE, Clerk.
H.F. Miller, attorney for plaintiff:
First publication, Nov. ~, 1912.
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K C. Rakind Powder biscuits

Three cups -four; x to Y eHt short
en1ng;;5 h0eI keasboomfuIS K { Bakang
Rueey; about I CUP milk or avakev;
teasb0onfuI salt.
Sift three times, the -four, salt and
baking powder. Work into the flour the
shortening, using lard or butter for
shortening. Then mix to a very soft
dough with the milk. The softer the
biscuit enters the oven, the lighter it
ome out. Never knead baking powder
biscuits; press the dough into shape and
roll lightly. Cut in small shapes and
bake on a sheet or very shallow pan in
a hot oven. In placing biscuits in n
pans place well apart, not allowing edges
to touch. Small biscuits are better than
large ones. Large biscuits do not have
the proper amount of time to raise and
bake.
Have you seen the new K c Cooks Books
Brimful of appetizing recipes that simply must
be successful every time if the few simple direc-
tons are carefully followed. You would gladly,
raw so cents for this valuable book. yet we send
il sr5solukelyf free upon receipt OF the colored GER
ti6cate packed in every 25-centcan OF X Baking
POWDER. JAQUEs MFG. Co.. Chicago. Sma.t
cans dc not have Cooks Book certificates.
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Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, N vember.l9, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
JOHN V. CARROLL,
of Fort Benton, county of Clouteau, state of
has filed in this office his application
to enter under the provisions OF section 23o6,
revised statutes of the United States. the follow
described land, viz: The southeast quarter
of the northwest quarter of section nine O), and
the northwest quarter Of the southwest quarter
of section ten 00), township twenty-five GU
north, range nine () east, Montana meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because OF
the mineral character of the land, or tor any
other reason. to the disposal to applicant. should
fIe their atfidavits of protest in this Office on OF
before the 25th day of December, 1912.
JULIUS q. PETERS, Register.
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Notice Of Contest.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, November 10. 1912.
To Carl H Ahrendt, of Fort Benton, Mon
tana, contestee.
You are hereby notified that
AUGUST Il. BJERRING,
gives Fort Benton, Montana, IS his post.
office his duly corroborsted application to contest
and secure the cancellation of your homestead
entry serial No. O139lS, made July Is. 1910, for
range 8 east, Montana meridian, and as grounds
for his contest he alleges that said entryman
has never established and maintained residence
upon said land; that the came has been abai,-
doned for more than six months last past; that
no portion of said land has been cultivated in
any manner; and that the improvements made
thereon consist or an unfinished, uninhabitable
You are, therefore. further notified that the
said allegations will be taken by this office az
having ,, been en- confessed by Won, and %;.Syo your said ss1d
further right to be heard therein, either before
this office or on appeal. If You fail to file IN this
office within twenty days after the FOURTH
publication of this notice, Is shown below, your
answer, under oath, specifically meeting and re:
spending to these allegations OF contest. or II
you fail within that time to file In this office due
proof that you have served . copy, OF your an.
swer on the said contestant either in person or
by registered mail. If this service ts made by
the delivery of Il copy Of your answer to the con-
either the esid contestants written acknowledge
ment of his receipt of the copy, showing the
date of it's receipt, or the affidavit Of the person
by whom the delivery was made stating when
and where the copy was delivered; If made by
registered mail, proof of such service must con-
sist of the affidavit of the person by whom the
copy was mailed stating when and the postofice
to which it was mailed, and this affidavit must
be accompanied by the postmaster's receipt fol
the letter.
You should state In your answer the name Of
the postofice to which you desire future notices
to be sent to you.
Date of first publication November -, 1912.
| Date of second publication November ~, 1919.
Date OF third publication December 8, lsl2
! Date of fourth publication December ID, 1912.
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Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, November ~. 1912.
Notice IL hereby given that
JAMES o. PATTERSON. -.
of Fort Benton, county of Chouteau, state OF
Montana, has filed in this office his application
to enter under the provisions of Section 2sO6,
revised statutes, United States, the following
described land, viz: The northwest quarter Of
the northwest quarter Of section II, township ~
north, range 10 east, Montana meridian.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because of
the mineral character of the land, or for any
other reason,to the disposal to applicant, should
Ale their afidavits of protest in this office, on or
before the 28th day of December, 1912.
JULIUS G. PETERS, Register.