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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20

A minister of the gospel, Of Sioux
City,, Iowa, who, while in charge of
a passionate, was also an honorary
member and regular attendant at the
meeting of a bartenders' union, who
has frequented barrooms in New
York, Chicago and elsewhere; who
refused to allow in his pulpit a
speaker of the Anti-Saloon League.
who gave up a $4,000 living rather
than recant his declaration that tenn
perance by legal restriction is fail
ure-these are the high lights in the
ministerial career of the Rev. Wal
lace M. Short, for nearly five years
pastor of the First Congregational
Church of Sioux City. Matters came
to crisis when DR.. Short signed the
licenses in Sioux City in accordance
with the State local option law. A
petition requesting his resignation
was circulated'in the form of rcso-
luton and signed by members of the
church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
VIRGINIA.

In the Clerks Office of the Corpora
ton Court of the City of Alexan-
dr:a, on the 18th day of July, 1914,
3. Wheatley, who sues for himself,
and on behalf of all other creditors
of the estate of Reuben Payne de-
ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
VS.. in Chancery.

r. Fl. Cox. Sergeant Administrator
of Reuben Payne, deceased, and the
heirs and distributes Of said
Reuben Payn. whose names are I'M
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20

The :mperishable friendship that
Vinson Ws3sh McLear, the $780,
100000 baby, and five-year-old Shir-
ley Carter, Jr., swore to maintain has
come to an abrupt and complete end.
Young Shirley has been sent back
from Newport to the home of his pa
rents, DR.. and Mrs. Shirley Carter,
of Warrenton, Va, and little Vim
sons principal playmate now is
"Black Jack" Winbush, the negro boy,
who will finally be his valet. Seven
weeks ago Shirley Carter, Jr., was
temporarily adopted into the Nc
Lean household, on the Black Point
farm, here at Newport. But while
Shirley comes of an old Virginia fam
lily. there was nothing of 'nolly-
coddle" in his makeup. Besides be-
ing a daring horseback rider. he was
def in the use of his fists. and is said
to have been more than 4 match
for Vinson in boxing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-20
NEWS OF THE DAY,
Continued from page one.)

Scores among party OF 10 10
sslicemeh and $constables were injured,
several seriously. early yesterday IN
q battle with several hundred infuri-
ated Hindus on board the japanese
steamer Komagata Maru in the har-
Ror at Vancouver, British Columbia
Showers of coal and other missiles
rained from the ship on the oflcla'
force, which attempted to board the
steamer from a tug. In the face OF
the fire the attacking party retreat
ed. and the attempt to board the
steamer was temporarily abandoned.
While his bride of four months
was gazing over the balustrade on
the third floor of tenement at 25o
East 1O1st street, New York, and
wondering what business a rough
looking stranger could have with her
husband, Joseph Giordino, four shots
suddenly rang out and her husband
fell mortally wounded, a victim Of
the "Blackhand."
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
The Swiss huntsnan in the big
trained dog act at the Empress today.

Can you imagine fifty French poodles.
ioN terriers, Spitz poodles water span.
nine other kinds Of dogs and doggies
locked up in one room, each begging in
his own dog dialect at 10 o'clock every
morning, for his BREAKFAST
IL YOU can draw this mental picture
YOU can imagine what the animal room
at the Empress theater looks lilse at 10
o'clock every morning when the three
attendants for Merian's dogs now at that
house. show up with the big kettles OF
cooked rice and meat which forms the
ilrst meal OF the day for the two score
and more dogs which have captured all
hearts at the Empress.
Never before has such a trained dog
act been seen In Salt Lake. The dogs
are all from Mr.. Merlan's dog farm in
It's kind in vaudeville. The fifty dogs
present an entire sketch entitled The
spoiled Honeymoon, and here's a little
a9s the ha real has eny on
the stage. Flock, the SpitZ poodle, who
plays the bride in the, sketch and who
Is really the star Of tho cast. is not
Atr. Merriam picked her up out OF the gut
ter in a little Swiss village when she was
Just scrubby little pup. So apt was
that she was finally given the most diff
cult role in the dog sketch.
The dogs at the Empress this week
Sond net 6o be Purehs sea from Mt Mean
trained TO present an entire sketch. all
of the dogs appearing In costume, that
no person or attendant is seen on the
stage during the entire act 1t takes
three men and woman two hours and
q half every day to dress the dogs for
their act. Every dog wears little hard
wood shoes and according TO their train
er, the wearing of these shoes was tho
most difficult trick to teach tho little fell
lows. Every dog walks upright on his
hind legs throughout the sketch.
There is going to be big special matt
nee at the Empress this afternoon for all
of the youngsters in town. and the man
q cement has given the trained dogs the
most prominent place on the bill
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
NORTHWEST TRACKS
SEEK TO WITHDRAW

VANCOUVER. &. G.. Feb. is-Docisiop u With.
draw from the National Trotling atsoalation ana
the Amcrlcau TroLtIng association made hero
today by the Northern Pacific Fairs nssocisnon,
which decided TO form new organization 10 gov
cIn yacInc In the northwest and TO incluho orc
gou Idaho. Montana. British Columbia hoorto,
Saskatchewan and any Other states or provinces
that Wish 10 joln,
During discussion IL was suited that racing az
soelatIons OF tho northwest found themselves un-
der the domination OF the Callforpia rasn noIno
NOR and the racing regulations being different,
a hardship worked on the northwest hSoeia-
tions. ,,, ,
izatlon WORT The now body Will he known 40
tho North Pacific Harness Rsclns association w,
e. Brown. Vancouver. was appointed temporary
nTcpldcpt.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
DECISION is BLOW
TO LABOR UNIONS

LINCOLN. Ncb., Feb. l3.-Thc Ne
braska supreme court in decision to-
dav declares the clause IN the charter
of the city Of South Omaha. Neb., pro-
viding that only union labor could be
employed on public works is unconsti
tutional The court rules that the
clause is void because 1t is undemocratic
in it's plan, in conflict with state law
and contrary to the spirit OF the repub-
licau form OF government. 1t holds
further that the rule takes the private
proportion Of the taxpayer without due
process Of law TO support privileged
class at the expense OF the taxpayer.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
Otis Skinner as Hail, the Beggar, in

The well-trained Shakespearean actor
or, in the phrase OF the theater, the
''toga actor"-comes into his own when
d play like "KIsmet" Is put before the
public. In such production the player
trained IN modern society drama stands
no chance whatever, His quiet, re-
strained manner. his everyday style of
speech, and his dress suit bearing
make him anything but an Imposing fig
ure. In fact, he Will not do at all. The
poetic lines OF ''klsmet demaH nd the fine
delivery that is 10 be learned only from
playing the classics; and the whole
movement OF the play. In pictorial
sense, requires the broad, graceful ges~
tures, the commanding presence and the
gusto OF the old stage, Otis Skinner. with
all his native ability and keen insight into
chara cter, could not give his mastery inn
presentations OF Hail. the BegGar, had he
not been thoroughly schooled in the
Shakespearcan drama. IL is safe To say
that every classic role that Mr.. Skinner
has ever played contributes something 10
his portrayal OF tho beggar OF Baedad,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
Al DECLINES TO
hi STATE LEAGUE
] That Copper Plant
IT., VIII Reorganize
Own Circuit.

!, sr.sali team will not So nom
r.,s sao lsague. At a meeting
- psasen OF tho Magma nine las,
,..N,d .sst trips 20 Salt Lake and
-, would not be adTsaolc- Tho
.a..,s hs, few SUNDAYS off and they
i.,,r.o5ent tcsms on these dates.
~ n,, . loaguo will BIO formed
r'cans giants OF the Utah Copper
= e.is,ri,v OF Garfield, as was tho
ss ysar's league ~os huge IL
|n to,h tho Magma aod Arthur
30 ,or tho championship was close
~ nS r,m,s ve-o necessary TO decide
.c1'r r,xornors Of tho Masna club for
" will eopcist OF n, u. llawlcy.
n. payey aud Gus Eosisn. j.
y sle.isd secretary ann treasurer
sIab and Jack Ridd was chosen
,-,r,,d n. W. Ha~lsY Who VIII
ss,rd OF soSsrnorS. t.,
mans committee will lock after
,,,,nd 10 other matters o' the
ill 30 on this oemmit,co aro
r-,5 Rarton. oliver BroocrS, II.
:, IN - - r,ysn next month by tho Magma
,S 10 rsiso funds 20 buy uniforms
-.,shsrrslis
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
Regional Bank Discussed.

ATLANTA Ga, Feb l3.-fThe com.
plete personnel of the organza ton com
mittee OF the federal reserve currency
system was brought together for the first
time at the regional bank hearing here
today.
John Shelton Williams. recently ap-
pointed comptroller OF the currency. arr
rived i'm Atlanta early today 10 take his
place rs a member OF the committee With
Secretaries McAdoo and Houston.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
DESERET SENIORS
WIN AT GYMNASTICS

Tho .coior cIa,s defeated tho intermediate closH
o, tho pcssrcL gymnasium in dual meet .eS-
tordn- The seniors the marching, cane-
th.nir, horizontal bars. parallel oarS and hlos-
horar events. Alexander hanmson won Tho nlshcot
number az points IN tho parallel bars, DaIo Foote
nr tio intermediate cu.g thc hlgheSt number
~ pnints in tho horizontal bar event. Aoo Gus
pnroff won the slde-horso cont"rt With PapTorth
close sccoud. Pspworth finished but ono point DC"
hind GursaToIi.
Tbc judges OF tho dual meet wcro nsmeers q
The salt Lake Turnyoroin. They woro Paul Stsi-
.in in Ssefcr Felzor Benjamin q, Whi;zai, John
snhwsrpcrger Herman sonu. W, j. Mannnm and
EuRcpe Wuith.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
One Killed: Fifty Hurt.

KINGSTON. n. Y. Feb. lS.--Fifty per-
sons were Injured and one was killed
when freight train ON the Waikiki VAL
ley railroad struck q large sleigh in
which a party was returning early today
die.
Raymond Wood. ii bookkoeper, was
killed: Arthur Rowland. "a bank clerk
Julius Moser, railroad clerk, and Miss
Nellie Zimmerman. clerk, suffered frac-
tured skulls, and William Anderson, the
driver, suffered the loss OF a foot All
members OF the party reside In Kingston
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

Colds, constipation and headache are
three common Affections and relieving
the constipation helps the cold and
stops tho headache. Use Foley Ca
thartic Tablets because they are very
prompt and thoroughly cleansing. with
absolutely no unpleasant effects. A
whole bottle full for % cents. Schramm-
Johnson, Drugs, 1.-The Never-Substitu-
tors five 90 good stores.
(AdvnrlIaemont.l
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
AVIATORS WILL TRY
FOR $4,000 PRIZE

Nrv YORK Feb. ly.-The formal entry OF the
pas-rnr Wnuamakor aoropinno for tho prize OF
30 o0S Offered By tho London Daily Mail for tho
at t-srr- Atlantic flight prepared today and
lii nn mailed at once. The Aero Club of Amer
ion which stands sponsor for tho ontry. yes
tordoy received chologram from the horo Clne
a, Great britain that tho Wauamakcr entry would
be accepted g, II, , o.. a..
.rar"ht Atlantic prIze lB Abram Raygorodsky. who
las ths pilots certificate OF the Aero Club OF
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

season that tonight apparently had satisfied all
OF them. There still few points undc
clded whon tho committee, headed By w. A.
Rourke subm!itnd revised draft TO the mag
mates this afternoon, but these gettloi upon
a. IL meeting of tho whole league later TIE
gchoduie IN said TO have rduced the leagues
mileage cons dcrably and 10 hnvo awarded Sun
day and holiday dates ir manner generally
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
Don't You Believe Tt,

Some say that chronic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe it.
Chamberlain g Tablets have cured 9th
ers-why not you? Give them trial
They cost only quarter. For sale by
all dealers. (Advertlscmcnt.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
Tennis Player Shot

CHICAGO Feb. i5,--john c. Ne"ly v. private
bnnkor and a leading lawn sennb player OF suo
u.caf vas shot aud Ellghtly Injured early t9aey
h1 ore NJ two robbor6 who attempted 10 ncid
him up near HIS homo. Ern'Hi hsiyorson wnv
.no,tIy vas rolcarod from tho Joliet pepltcntIary
, 80, "a alleged 10 bo OF tho robbcrs was
srrc,,cd Ills companion sscape''
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
NOTICE..

To whom it may concern, that ] will
not bo responsible for any obligations
contracted In my name unless accom-
PANIED hy a signed order.
(Signcd) JOHN MITCHELL,
511 Somerby street
Date. salt Lake city. Utah. Feb ~.
1914. ol667
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
y Has Relapse.

w E-rdarles 4. Comislsy. presi-
tetssc CLUB OF tho American base
'n again confined TO bed today,
y Eoaish trouble. Professor Gut.
H,ll xho !s IN attendance. forbade
p Nee tonight with the members
% tu,hill tears.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

"One OF the Bravest," the two-part
Gold Seal feature at the Rex today. is a
"fakey" in it a real man !yi is lowered y.i'bs bS
the heels over the edge OF real factory
building 10 rescue IL real girl. A complete
fire department is used in the produc-
ton and an actual fire is used in the
big climax. Three other pictures are on
the bill, which will he shown today only
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
Eight Sea1nen Drowned.

SHOREHAM. England. Feb. 1S.-The
entire crew OF eight seamen OF the steam.
ship Myown were drowned today when
that vessel wrecked while entering tho
horbor here Tho captain was saved
The Myown was n coasting vessel Of 800
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
Ray Collins Signs.

BURLINGTON, W., Fob. i3-Ray colline pitch
cr Of the Boston Americans. signed 1918 COLI
tract tonight after q meeting with Manager BIZ
Carriguu. Roth Carrgan and Collins Daid the
,orruu were satisfactory. with tho exception OF
rrjy SpeuEcr who Is with the world baseball
tourists. Collins was tho only TVscrsed player un-
signed by tho Rcd soS
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
10 Quarantine.

WHO. Feb. i3.-Napolcon LaJolc,
leasls 5ocoud basemcn, wll!
70 south with the rest Of the
yEs ralnlns tflp February %. by
$50 oe,os undcr quarantine. His
Antlirsin wa administered
~ W.. -SIoIe's condition !. scri-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

A programme OF unusual excellence is
offered the Mehesy patrons for today the
1eadliner being dramatic two-part
Pathe feature, with Irving Cummings in
the leading role. Resurrection" is
powerful drama. G. NJ Anderson in
"Broncho Billys Redemption" and the
Kalem funsters in "B!lls Board ELL"
are also on the progra mme,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
sof for Camp,

~ Fts. p-Twea,y-niuc members Of
- hss-lou league ball team lctt
%. es spring training camp at
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

Clara Stephenson has returned from
New York. Watch Stephenson s win
dow for smart hats. advertisement
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

The Orpheum road show, with Billy &
Van, SoDhye Barnard Lou Anger and
Gus acts, will be seen for the last time
this afternoon and tonight, closing a re-
markable weeks business at the Second
South street home Of modern vaudeville
Commencing tomorrow afternoon, next
weeks bill will be headed by Fred Lind
say. the Australian bushman and expert
with the stock whip, and Lillian Herlein.
the beautiful prima donna, in singing
novelty
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

The last two opportunities to sec the
Captain Scott south pole pictures and
hear Mr.. Hanford's marvellous travelogue
OF the fatal trip Will be afforded this
afternoon and tonight at the Salt Lake
theater.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

The following heater notices are rpsrte3
"advertit.meot' in order 10 comply with
strict Interpretation OF the new federal news
papsr Law, In no eense ths- paid adver-
ussments. They Items furnished by tbs
press agents OF the various theetep.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
lChim Allowed.

49, =. Feb. R.-The national board
n,ea today allowed tho claim Of
a ~ %sit FollF- Delhi claimed n
2rss paio 'hs Great F.llG club bv the
~, lnssmuch as the-c IA no
A., ,.!lt club In orenolzea baseball
1 po'o'e 'n collecting hie money.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
h HAS JOINED
|GTD|V NATIONALS
yBu,d from Preceding Page.)

1 4 the national commission IN
4 n the deal with Boston in
. / Sas 10 get Hub Perdue and
r'spey In exchange for Evers.
- think I'll get the two
4 an right. The original deal
~ In writing and | consider
-fsr |. the TWO players arc
~ over 10 me, ] shall tske tho
4 irlo court and fight for what
- ny right. So far as the
4 m5caining a possible sale OF
x or q reorganlza tIon OF the
Fl league are concerned, It is
q 7 own the Cubs and am
20 able 10 run the team. and
A d rolng 10 run me out of or
! hssball Furthermore, the
4 sill not oe made.
.,s tne New York club with me
I i,a't think any OF the other
r,s care TO fight Us. Now get
hzight: I'm going TO file suit
]osnson. charging SANDER and
~; ] Will run the Chicago
u suit myself: the team ia not
II thsre will DC no reorSaniza-
\ es National league, Sweeney
{Elue will wear Cub uniforms
EHl. Good evening.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
SAYS Baker.

|lDELpETA. Fe6. l3.-"There
1Ed OF truth in IT," said Wallis m
b president OF the Philadelphia
hague baseball club this aft
zen questioned regarding the
|rli Philadelphia, Cincinnati.
& Boston and New York would
Mtlons! league and join hands
D Chicago. St Louis and Balti-
-.s Of The Federal league. unless
Y. M1rphy. president OF the
Cabs. retired from the active
y tat club.
nports are hardly worth deny
Eared &r. Baker. because they
rless. and | can't understa nd
4 GET out. There is no trouble
ilonsl league and there will be
11za,icn: The scheme is too
y link about"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
5 Schedule.

sr,,-,H H~"c't"Tn league mscnates.
~ ,,.pT -nopT strnsgle. completed a
-r.-rg schedule roc the 1911
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

Eight great denizens OF the forest af-
ford d mighty testimony 10 the triumph
OF mind and nerve over mere brute
strength at Pantages this week in the
lion act which Peter Taylor stages. These
shaggy named beasts are put through
their PAGES by the dauntless Taylor, with
nothing moro to help him than a slim
whip and a light stick. They lie down
in a small space like birds in a nest
considered one OF the hardest of animal
training feats-form pyra mids, and as
a climax. the trainer jumps on The back
OF the biggest lion.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

Tho Silver King without doubt the
biggest production 10 date ut the Utah
thea ter comes TO a. close with perform
ances this afternoon and evening. The
old English drama has proved one OF the
most popular OF tho season, and all who
have seen It have maTveled that so big
q production could be presented by
stock company in the short time Of one
weeks preparation. Next week the
Mack Rambeau players Will be seen In
ten by the celebrated Augustus Thomas.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

It will be day OF days at the Empress
for the youngsters who attend the NATL
nee this afternoon a [ that house. The
mana cement has announced that Spe
cial feature will be made OF the perform
ance of Merans Swiss Pant omime COM
psny OF educated dogs. This is the troupe
that presents the dogville sketch, "A
Spoiled Honeymoon" in which the entire
fifty dogs participate. The spectacle OF
these little fellows. all in costume and
every one walking on Its hind legs, with
feet encased In hardwood shoes, is one
seldom found in vaudeville
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14

II was as wee millboy IN Arbroath
that Harry Lauder coming to Colonial
Pantages Saturday. February IL. ma atince
and night only. sang his first song In
competition. and as he outsang all con-
testants he received a keyless watch as
prize. He worked in mine until he
was able TO leave the pit and go In for
tho stage"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-14
AMUSEMENTS

SALT lAkE-"The Undying Story
oil Captain Scott" and Animal Life
In the Antarctic" in moving pic
lures. Matinee today at 2:30 o'clock
UTAH-Willard Mack and Marjorie
Rambeau In Tho Silver King"
Matinee today,
ORPHEUM = Vaudeville. Perform
ance every afternoon and evening
PANTAGES - Vaudeville Matinee
every afternoon and two perform
ances at night
EMPRESS - Vaudeville. Matinee
every afternoon and two perform
ances at night
MOVING PICTURES.
REN-Continuous performances. To-
days feature zone of the Bravest."
MEHESY-Continuous performance.
Today's feature. Resurrection.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-23
McKinley's Surgeon
Expires Suddenly

BUFFALO, Feb 2S-Dr Roswell
Park. who was the surgeon in charge
upon President Mckinley when he was
shot here in 1901, died suddenly at his
home
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-23
OBSERVES
WASH|NGTON'S
BIRTHDAY
Banks, County Offices and Some
Postoffice Departments Closed
Monday as Tribute.

Official celebration of the birthday
of George Washington will be held in
Atlanta Monday, although yesterday
was the actual anniversary of the
birth of the Father of His Country %
Banks. city and county offices and
many of the departments of the post
office building will be closed in honor
of the first President of the United
States. Exercises probably will be
held in a number of the public schools
Atlanta churches and hoeels cele-
brated the birthday of Washington
Sunday In the majority of the
churches special services were held
in honor Of the day and in virtually
every church some reference was
made from the pulpit to the day and
its meaning
The downtown hotels decorated
their Hobbies and dining rooms and
served elaborate Washingtpn's birth
day dinners. The Ansley, the Wine
coff and the Piedmont dining rooms
were filed throughout the dinner
hour, the latter serving a special din
ner, despite the fact that the kitchens
and stock rooms of the hotel were
flooded with water from the fire next
door.
At the Ansley Manager Letton had
decorated his dining room with Amer
lean flags and a reproduction of the
cherry tree incident There We're
cherry tree logs, hatchets and other
souvenirs, and a special program of
t"Washingtons Birthday music" was
rendered