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The Washington times., 1914-05-01
BURLESQUERS READY
FOR MEXICO SERVICE
Comedian Offers to Equip Regi-
ment of Actors to Go to War
For United States.

Comedian Baker may be changed to
Warrior Bert Baker. il the mediation
proposal now under consideration is not
accepted. and the United States and
Mexican differences settled.
Baker. who is one of the foremost
burlesque comedians Of the present day.
has written the War Department offer
ing to equip a regiment composed en-
tirely Of burlesque actors for service In
Mexico. The offer, which was made In
a telegram from the well-known actor,
was answered by the War Department
as follows:
"I am directed by the Secretary Of
War to acknowledge the receipt Of your
telegram offering to raise a regiment
offer has been placed on fle Tor future
use II necessary"
Baker is one of the large army Of
theatrical people who saw service in
the uniform of the United States during
the war with Spain. Ever since the
Mexican situation became acute he has
been considering in what way he could
be of service to his country. Recalling
the action of a great number OF his
profession in the spanish-American war.
was organized in New York in three
days and sent to the front, Baker
hurriedly communicated with some Of
his friends. The willingness to serve
was promptly nade known.
When tba Spanish-American war
broke out, Baker was a private In Com.
pany z, of the New York City National
Guard. He enlisted with the regiment
of burlesquers, and served In the Sew
enty-flrst Regiment Of New York volun-
teers. This regiment was the only one
from York State that saw active service,
being included in the charge up San
Juan hill.
Baker is not an unfamiliar figure to
Washington amusement lovers. He IL
at the head Of a large burlesque show,
which Is characteristically Baker en-
terprise. He writes his own sketches,
manages his own show throughout, and
takes the principal comedy part In the
productions.
II can make laughs without much
trouble" Baker says but II this Mex
ican business gets beyond the laughing
stge, want to be nthe thick Of the
fighting with my boys who will prove
to be loyal and patriotic defenders Of
their country"
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
PRIZE OFFERED FOR
BEST WOMAN DRIVER
Gardner P. 0rme Donates SiI-
yer Cup for SociabiIity Run,
To Be Held May II.
By HARRY WARD.

The latest prize offered for the auto
mobile sociability run Of the Washing
ton Automobile Dealers Association.
MAY II, is a silver loving cup to be
presented to the first woman driver who
nearest approaches the secret time. The
donor is Gardner P. Orme, a pioneer
motor car driver Of Washington, who
participated in the two sociability runs
promoted by The Times several years
ago.
loving cup donated by Arthur Foraker.
and 1t is possible for q woman driver
to win both cups.
I'm all the sociability runs in WASH
ington many women drivers have taken
part. and while none Of them has ever
won the first prize several of them
have come close to it." says Orme.
in donating his prize FOR the event.
They should be encouraged 10 take
part in contests of this character, and
for this reason I have decided to Of
fer cup to the woman driver who
nearest approaches the secret time to
be set for the event. 1t is possible for
"orme's donation was Thankfully re-
ceived by the associaton's contest COM
mittee.
Many other prizes are being donated
by Washington business houses, and
the outlook Is that at least fifty con-
testants will receive prizes. Entries
are being received every day by Irving
J. Henderson, who is confident that
more than 100 cars will participate. in
the event. The entries will close on
May 3. and contestants are urged to
get their entries in early in order to
get good positions at the starting line.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
NAHONEY MISSED
KILLING CARNEGIE
Prisoner Adds That at Time He
Tried to SIay Mayor Mitch
ell He had Marked Others.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The commission
composed Of ]. Henry Haggerty, DR.
John 3. Cosby. and Phoenix Ingraham
appointed to determine the mental state
4 or Michael p. Mahoney, who shot Cor.
poration Counsel Polk in an attemp,
TO slay Mayor Mitchell, will report thai
Mahoney is insane. The formal return
TO Judge Mulqueen may be made today.
DR.. NJ. s. Gregory, Of the psyche
pathic ward of Bellevue. testified al
esterday's hearing that MahoAey had
told him he was at one time on the
Point Of shooting Andrew Carnegie.
lis IL true that you attempted to kill
Mr. arnegie?" asked DR.. Cosby of Ma
honey.
i was on the point Of getting him
once and just missed was the reply.
Did you have a pistol?''
That's my business"
On Gregory testified Mahoney had
said OF Mayor Mitchell: I'm sorry /
|didn't get him." and had added: 'Td
marked three others" Mahoney was
mot asked who the three were.
The alienists said Mahoney was suf-
'fertng from presenile delusional insan-
fly.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
DANCE EXHIBITS TO
Be SEEN At HECHT'S
Dorothy Peake and Charles
Morgan Will Show Latest
Terpsichorean Twists.

An entertaining exhibition of the mod
ern dances will be seen Tuesday at the
store of Hecht & Co., in Seventh street
northwest when Miss Dorothy Peake
and Charles Morgan viii demonstrate
the one-step, maxixe and other inno-
vations of present-day dance. The
management Of the store has arranged
for public exhibitions at II g. m and
Miss Peake is a talented pupil Of
Maurice, who has a reputation on botn
sides of the Atlantic as a master oil
the terpsichorean art She is also
popular among the members Of the
Players Club, and has been seen in
demonstration of her art there on
numerous occasions.
Morgan, who will dance with her. is
an unusually graceful dancer. He Will
assist Miss Peake at both perform
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
CENTRAL HIGH WINS
| BATTALION TROPHY
Team of First Scores 841
Points in InterschoIastic In
( door Rifle Matches.

The Central High School battalion
lie team is today in possession Of the
n"w Washington Times Battalion Cup,
offered for :he winning battalion Of the
High School Cadet Regiment in the an
nual interscholastic indoor rifle team
m atches, according to the scores given
out by II. II. Burroughs. in charge of
/ IL recent shoot held at the National
q Guard range
The team Of the First Battalion, com
posed of Otterback, Rogers, Faris,
Payne and Osborn, easily took the hon.
ors from tie other four schools, with a
score of 81, and won the first leg on
The Times trophy. Central won the
trophy presented in 1903
Lieutenant Payne, Central, took the
officers match. with lsS points regis
tered. Lieutenant Davis, of Eastern,
v as second. with 172, and Lieutenant
company match was won by Company
+ of Central High School. VITA a score
|of $50, while the junior marksmans s
match was taken by Perkins, of Cen
tfal, with a total of 1SS.
A total of 1.007 won the school match
for Western High School, Richardson.
Shands, Baker, Holmes, Eagan, and
Martin repeating the win registered by
the same school last year.
Better by several points than many Of
the scores or the scnoolDoy marksmen,
vas the score registered by Miss Alva
Sites, who shot third on the Mckinley
High School team. Registering So points
standing and "a prone, the sixteen-year-
Iold girl totaled III points. and helped
her team to third place in the school
team match.
The matches were in charge of s. E.
X ramer, assistant superintendent of
schools; Joseph Finckle, of Business;
e. ]. Schwarz, of Eastern; ]. II. Wilson.
OF Mckinley; Henry H. Burroughs, of
Central, and G. r. Dewitt, of Western.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Many Recoveries
From Lung Troubles

Eckman's Alternative has restored to
health many sufferers from lung trouble
Read what It did in this CASE
Wilmington, Del.
''Gentlemen:-In January. 1905, i was taken
with hemorThages Of the lungs. Ny physi-
clan, q leading practitioner. said that Il was
lung trouble. got very weak. C. A Lip
pincott Of Lippincott's Department Store,
Wilmington. Del. recommended Eckman's s
Alternative that had done great good. be-
gan taking II At once. I continued Iaith-
fully, using no other remedy, and finally no.
ticed the clearing of the lungs. I now have
no trouble with my lungs. I firmly believe
Eckman's Alternative saved my life
(Abbrevfated)
(Afndavft) JAS. SQCIRES
Eckman's Alternative is most effica-
cious In bronchial catarrh and severe
throat and lung affections and upbuild-
ing the system. Contains no harmful or
habit-forming drugs. Accept no SUBJ
st1tutes. Sold by ODonnelrs Drug
stores and leading druggists. Write
Eckman Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa,
for booklet OF recoveries.-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
CIRCUS IS A.CQM|N',,
JUVENILES EXCITED
The Elephant Will Lie Down on
Trainer, and Play Baseball,
B'Gum

Coin t see the circus come in SUM-
day night? Coin Z sec the parade
Monday morningT'
In substance, these are the all-import-
ant questions on the lips Of Juvenile
Washington today. Adults may get ex-
cited about the maxixe. tango. half-and-
half. or what not. but nothing in the
dance line stirs the older contingent as
approach Of the greatest show. on
earth" enthuses the ''kidd!es.'
Comes announcement that the old trick
Of the elephant raising his ponderous
feet and stepping slowly over the pros
trate body Of his trainer-a sight which
has literally curdled the blood Of circus
goers for years-pales into insignifcance
in comparison with some Of the stunts
the elephants Of the circus and their
trainers present this year.
In the Barnum & Bailey's circus, which
will give four performances in WASH
ington-two on Monday and two on
Tuesday-there are three groups Of
trained elephants performing in three
rings simultaneously.
In their performance. at a signal,
Mooney and his two assistants. one in
each ring. throw themselves upon their
backs In the center of the rings. With
out word Of command being spoken,
the largest elephant in each of the three
groups in the three rings walks rapidly
forward. steps astride the PROSTATE
trainer. stretches its hind legs behind
him and then lowers its huge bulk until
1t Is resting upon what, which would be
In q human being. his elbows.
The trainers are virtually concealed
from view. each being covered by the
monstrous bulk Of the tons of elephant
flesh above him. 1t seems almost in
conceivable that these men are not fat
tened Into pancakes, but the length of
the forearm or leg of the elephant
keeps them safe-the elephants's weight
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Labor Secretary and
Gompers Witness Play

Two one-act plays. THE New Ideal. u
by Selig Coleman Braz. and an incident
from Victor Hugo's Les Miserables''
were presented last night at the Play
house by members Of the Collegiate
Club. '-The New Idear' told dramat-
icaIly Of the struggle Of q young labor
leader against corrupt politics. 8.
Scheldon Glueck, a new member Of the
club, took the leading role. Miss Esther
Rosenfeld and Harry o. Sandberg took
the parts Of the heroine and the boss.
The second play featured Mr.. Glueck
and Miss Rosenfeld with Miss Anna
Sandberg, Miss Ruth Schwartz. Edward
NJ. Schwartz, and Maurice Rosenbloom.
Both plays were under the direction OF
Messrs. Brex and Glueck. assisted by
NJ e. Kahn.
Among those present were Secretary
Of Labor Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
G. Gompers. Congressman and Mrs.
Julius Kahn. Preston Gibson, Simon
Wolf, and Rabbi Abram Simon.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01

Is increased by four additional elephants
In each group placing their bodies upon
the recumbent beast
Yet another marvellous illustration of
The almost human intelligence Of the
elephant Is found in the elephant base
also trained by Prof. Mooney These
elephants actually throw the ball to the
batter, who holds the bat horizontally
In his trunk. makes the strike and runs
the bases. The catcher wears the usual
wire masks. padded breast protector,
and catcher's gloveS
Reserved seats for The circus are now
on sale at Ogram's drug store, Thir-
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Shot, Told He's Dying,
Laughs, "Is That Sop

Z NEW YORK. May 1.-Two men sprang
a. Vincent Machesi in front OF his home,
| 3J5 East Thirty-ninth street, and fired
Ithree shots at him. Two of the bullets
took effect, one below the heart and the
other In the abdomen.
Machesi was standing erect when the
pOlIcp came Then came DR.. Thawburn
from Beilev ie Hospital.
II u are going to die" commented
the doctor.
Is that so?" laughed Machesi. "Is
that sol"
The wounded man refused to tell who
not him He died a few minutes after
b ing admitted to the hospital
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Tech Alumni Benefit
At Columbia Tomorrow

The annual benefit Of the Alumni As.
ISOLATION Of Mckinley Manual Trainings
School viii be ~iven at the Columbia
Theater tomorrow evening. The asso-
citation has engaged the entire house for
the closin performance Of Rosemary
by the Columbia Players. James o'Con-
nell. jr., has been in charge Of the ticket
sale. A large gathering Of the alumni
and friends of the school 10 assured.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Prominent in Race to
Head Citizens League

torney General. and DR.. y. X. p.
Gleeson. department commander Of TIE
9. A. r.. are among those mentioned for
the presidency Of the Columbia Heights
Citizens Association. The annual elec-
Ton viii be held next Tuesday evening.
Daniel w. Edelin,. William H. Saunders,
now president: ]. Clinton Hiatt, =. w.
Clements. George c. Gertman, Col.
Charles w. Lancaster, Elmer Ramey,
and DR.. BENJAMIN r. Gibbs are also In
the race for the honor.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Lanes to Entertain.

Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
T.ane win entertain the Home Club
lis evening. when Mrs. Roger Watts.
celebrated exponent of Grecian cul-
ure. win Illustrate her lecture on THE
nportance OF Poise in the Develop
lent OF the Mind" by posing In cos
:. ne after the most famous Grecian
3 atues
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Requiem Mass Is Sung
For Mrs. Jeremiah Quinn

The funeral Of Mrs. Jeremiah Quinn
was conducted from the family resi-
dence. 1924 Massachusetts, avenue, this
morning at 9:15 o'clock. Requiem mass
was celebrated at st. Dominic's by the
Rev. F. Fitzgerald, the Rev. Joseph
Fitzgerald, and the Rev. James Nc
Henry.
The Washington times., 1914-05-01
Somerset Elects Mayor
And Councilmen Monday

A mayor and two councilmen will
be elected at Somerset, Md, on Mon
day. w. W. White, John r. Cox, and
T. A. Griffin announce election hours
from to 9 .. m. at the farmhouse,
Cumberland avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

announcement Of the engagement Iis
made by Judge and Mrs. d. w. Her
ring, of jackson. TenHg parents Of
the bride The wedding will be sol
emnized October z, with nuptial high
mass at the cathedral in Santa Pc,
n. NJ. The bride will be married from
the home of her brother. Adiutant
General Harry r. Herring. u. s A.
John Barry will take his bride to
Clovis. n. NJ. where he is engaged in
the hardware and cattle business. He
has furnished bungalow awaiting
them there, and his parents who are
in clovis, will remain there to receive
the bridal couple.
TO this, the Roswell Daily Record
adds.
"The above announcement will be
read with great interest by many Ros-
well folk Mrs. Rives spent last win
ter in Roswell, living at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Divers on North
Missouri avenue, during her years
work as a teacher in Roswell city
schools Mrs Rives is very charm
ing young woman, pretty cultured and
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IN HONOR OF MRS. RIVES.

Mrs A. j. Fischer entertained in
honor of Mrs. Rives and Mrs. A,
Scheurich of Clovis. as Mrs. Scheu-
rich will attend the bride and Mr..
Scheurich will be best man. 1t was
auction bridge and the party took
place on Tuesday afternoon at the
Fischer home. Mrs. Fischer always
entertains beautifully and Tuesday at
ternoon's affair was no exception. The
attendance was very large for a card
party, some eight or nine tables being
arranged.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs Herring
gave a reception for her sistor-in-law,
Mrs Rives, and for Mrs Seheurich.
Santa Fe society turned out in force
to greet the visitors. The floral dec
orations were so profuse that they ex-
tended out to the verandah. Mrs. Me-
Donald. Mrs. Ely Miss Laughlin and
Mrs. Radin assisted in receiving
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Herring en-
tcrtained at cards in honor of her
guests. There were six tables. Mon
day evening she will give a dinner in
their honor and Tuesday evening Mrs
Doran entertains at dinner in their
honor. The wedding takes place on
Wednesday morning at o'clock and
an hour later the couple will leave
for their new home at Clovis.
We cannot make bargains for blisses
Nor catch them like fishes IN nets
And sometimes the thing our life
misses
Helps more than the thing which it
gets
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04
CARDS AND CARD PARTIES.

Mrs II. u. Dorman was the prize
winner on Monday afternoon at the
Auction Bridge club meeting at Mrs
/ Iayden's The club meets tomorrow
with Mrs. French. The Thirteen and
Saturday clubs joined with the Wal
lace club yesterday in the card party
given by Miss Kate Mueller in honor
of and for the benefit OF the Wom-
ans board of trade 1t was unique
and most enjoyable affair that had
for its setting the magnificent Boyle
orchard on the banks of the ripping
Santa Fe.
Friday afternoon Mrs John w
March and Miss March entertained at
auction bridge in honor of Mrs. Gran
ger, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio. There were
six tables.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04
THE FAMILY or AUCTION BRIDGE

When pa and ma play auction bridge
il seems a lot of fun for pa.
| lie puts his hand before his face and
chuckles Just TO worry ma.
l"Don't mind him, partner" ma ex-
claims, don't let his nonsense
trouble YOU
I'm make It four in hearts right nowN'
And pa says, Dear, I'll double
You"
~ knew It all the time" says ma.
That's just the way he always
plays
He hasn't any cards at all, but every
time my bid he'll raise.
lie hates to see me raise the trumpl
Says pa The cards are getting
rummy,
ia stop those tears if were you. and
just remember you're the dunn
my
And, oh Il makes ma awful mad when
pa saws with a silly grim
."You'Ve played the only trump YOU
had youll never get your dia-
monds in"
."IIe's looking at my hand" she cries.
the mean old thing is always
cheatngln
But pa says solemn like and slow.
Vow Just sit still and take your
beating"
Most usually ma wins out because Of
reckless bids pa makes
And ma then gets a lot OF fun remind
ing him Of his mistakes
But pa Just smiles and winks his eye,
wink that's very plainly show
ing
How much he has enjoyed himself
for once more he's had ma going.
-. -.-LL
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

eatg. u. D.. Of Denver colo. will oe-
Icupy the pulpit At gao p. m, The
Rev s. Aonzo Bright y. y, Will
preach.
In the evening service prayer for
peace
Sunday school meets at 9;i5 a. M
Epworth league devotional service
lat $50 D. m. MISS Louise watson
Header.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

Christian Science services are held
I'm the Woman's club building, at the
corner Of seventh street ana GOLD ave
nue., every Sunday morning at II
o'clock
Wednesday evening services are at
3 o'clock
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services
Sunday school at 9.45 o'clock
Reading room in the ~ y. Armio
building, room No ! 3. open each week
day from 2 TO y. M,
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BARRY-RIVES.

The Atchison, Kansas, Globe, speaks
as follows Of the approaching Barry
1ives wedding:
'Atchison people will be interested
in the announcement of the engage
ment Of Mrs Julia Herring Rives and
Mr.. John Barry, who is son of Mr.
and Mrs j. II. Barry, of Atchison. The
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04
Santa Fe Society
Notes
Continued From Page Two.)

Continued From Page TwO)
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grandfather died Her visit this year,
with her sister, Mrs. A. G. Ascarate, as
chaperon, resulted in the marriage to
the FL Paso young man, who is a
member of a well known family. They
will return to make their home after
touring the coast, to lei Paso.'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.

Charles Oscar Beckman, Pastor
Residence. All South Third street.
Miss Edith Gorby, deaeoness, D. A..
Porterfleld. superintendent Of the sun
day school. Harry Frank. president
Epworth league: Mr.. J. d. Falken-
burg, director of choir.
At l. a. m. the Rev. Arthur t. RAJ
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VISITING AND VISITORS.

MIS-. W l. Alexander Of Dallas,
Texas, is the guest for few weeks Of
Mrs II A. Coomer
Mrs. Levi A. Hughes has returned
from visit Of several weeks with Mrs.
lIagerman at Sonth Springs, Chaves
county. Mrs. iIagerman and her son,
Ex-Governor Herbert j. Hagerman ac-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

while his father was out campaigning
to be elected congressman. lie invlt-
ed his school friends, including his
classmates to the beautiful home on
Buena Vista hill and gave his guests
the time of their young lives.
Albert. the son Of chief Justice and
Mrs c. ]. Roberts. entertained q
number Of his youthful companions in
school. at dance on Friday evening
at the Roberts home on East Palace
avenue. or course the evening was
spent right merrily.
Judge and Mrs McFie, Monday ev-
ening, entertained the Friendship class
lof the First Presbyterian Sunday
school and chaperoned them to the
Kays theater to attend the motion
picture performance.
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Where to Worship
Today
THE BROADWAY CHRISTIAN
luIIRlH

Corner Gold avenue and Broadway
Rev Ncl Ferguson breaches at II
a, nj.
Bible school. 9:45 A. m.
Y. =. s. G. e. at G.3O p. m
Bible study and prayer, Wednesday
7.45 y. m
Evening service at 1870 o'clock
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

exceedingly attractive Mr.. Barry Wis.
tied Roswell often last winter and
won many friends by his pleasing ana
strong personality Mr. Barry is one
Of the most successful young business
men of Clovis. This marriage at SAN
Ia Fe will be the elimination of an
llninresflng liifln romancn p
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

companied Mrs Hughes in their mo-
tor as far as Vaughn. Mrs. llughes eN-
poets to leave soon with her chlldieh
for California to spend the winter.
Mrs. Charles + Kanen and chll-
dren have returned from visit with
relatives in Roswell
Miss Glauce Wilson expects 70
leave next Saturday for San Francisco
to take the place of librarian with the
Medical library Of the University OF
California. While in Santa re, she
assisted her mother, Mrs. H. l.. VIII
son, IN catalogunB the library OF the
School OF American Archaeology. she
is a Baltimore college girl VINO mas
Travelled much in Europe ana made
many friends during her brief stay IN
Santa Ec
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

THE FAMILY.

THE FAMILY.
Two great, strong arms, a merry way
A lot of business all the day,
And then an evening frolc gay,
That's Father
A happy face and sunny hair,
Best Of sweetest smiles TO spare,
The one you know is always there,
That's Mother
A bunch Of lace and ruffly frocks;
A Teddy-bear, a rattlc-box.
A squat some very wee pink socks
That's Baby
A lot Of noise, a suit awry;
A wish Tor candy, cake and pie,
Ny grammar may be wrong, but, my!
That's Me-
Womans Home Companion
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GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Carl Schmid PASTOR
Corner Edith and Central avenue IN
the Library bullying
Morning service and sermon, 1899
or clock.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-04

Parker, the interesting son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Francis c. Wilson. had the
temeri'y on Friday afternoon to eele-
brate his tenth birthday anniversary,