Evening Star Newspaper, July 24, 1897, Page 23

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1897-24 PAGES. DOWN THE POTOMAC the Summer at Piney Point. IN THE SHADOW OF THE LIGHTHOUSE Bathing is Delightful and the Fish- ing Unusually Good. AND STRAW RIDES of The Evening Star. PINEY POINT, Md., July 21, 1897. Some ninety miles down the Potomac a long narrow neck of land“runs out into the river from the Maryland shore. Com- ing down by boat from Washington it ap- pears in the distance as a line of pines out- lined against a strip of white sand and a sheet of blue water beyond. As one draws nearer the lighthouse, picturesquely stand- ing out on the point, together with groups of houses among the trees, become visible, and a few moments later you are at Piney Point As the boat steams away, leaving you on the wharf to look about and take your bearings. you discover that you have land- ed at one of the most picturesque spets on the Potomac, and, whether your stay be Jong or short, it will at all events be time well spent. Many Washington people are stopping -hereabouts to enjoy the salt breezes and the outdoor life, for by merely stepping cut of your door here you are in the coun- t There is no rush and tear here, and most folks find it a quiet place to spend the summer, but with life enough withal so that there is no danger of falling asleep like Rip aVn Winkle. and awaking amid a mew generation. One of the pleasant features at Piney ‘Point this summer has been the presence of the Mount Pleasant Field Band. About twenty of their number have been here since the beginning of the season, and have helped to make things lively with their music and their fun. Ev Saturday some of them return to the city, while others come down to take their places and keep the ball rolling. Under the direction of their leader, Mr. J. C. Churchill, the band sees that there is music in the air every day, while once a week they give a pro- Jal Cerrsspond gram concert, at which they aim to “blow themselves” especially. On hot afternoons the members of the band are to be seen Giving off the wharf or crabbing on the er, while now and then, by way of diver- | sion. they make an excursion into one of the neighboring apple orchards, from which | they rarely fail to bring away samples of | the xreen goods for future reference. The | members of the Mount Pleasant Field Band | who are stopping here now are as follows: Screen:.t Burdsall, Lewis Vogelberger. J Chorchill, Alvin Quinter, L. Campbell, Ned Dawson, Will Cone, C. Churchill, George Zei\-rs, Hugh Rivers, R. Robinson, R. Den- ison, Lawrence Maher, G. Maiert. Aleck Frazier, Joe Grant and A. A. Hoffman. A number of them went | be k to the city a couple of days ago. in- eluding Burton Garrett, H. B. Hazard, L. Hurdle, R. Maxwell, J. Frazier, € Waldo, € Lehmann, Francis Hurley. nk Parker and C. Goetzinger. About “en other boys Will be down next week. A.W. McKeidin is with the boys until next Suni “ lenty to Do. The days here pass all too swiftly. With selling, swimming, rowing, blackberrying, Gviving, fishing ard whatnot, it is evening be:ere one knows ft. In the afternoons the besch along the river is the place to find & jody. Here cne sees the girls with their bathing suits, spending twice as much time deciding whether to go in or not as they ever do in the water. Here also 1s to en the small boy who has caught his or made the acquaintance of a for the first time. In the evening ere are enough dances and straw rides suit anybody For the first time in a number of years, summer fishing on the lower Potomac said to be really good. Of late years trap has been carried on so extensively in Chesapeake bay and the Potomac that fishing with a hook and lire usually con- sists in staying out in 2 boat for a couple ef hovrs, and returning with nothing in particular but a few crabs and a well-de- veloped case of sunburn. Im fact, the fish have aot vsually begun to bite in earnest at all until September. This year, how- ever, spot very plentiful, while taylors 2nd trovt are caught in considerable num- urs. One of the best catches made with a beck and live wes taken a week ago by Bi JH Collins of Washington. He was | cut in a boat but a couple of hours, and brought back about forty pounds of very erable fish. Sheepshead are also being taken this year. About a mile above Piney P is Sheepshead Rock, which is quite @ tavorite spet for fishing parties from the Bechtwrhood. After the fishing trips are At the Wharf. er for the day the darkies congregate out the wharf and spend tie evening tvapping jokes from time-worn almanacs or singing the fishes to sleep with planta- tion melodies. Washingtontan at the Point. p~ A larg~ number of Washingtonians came down to Piney Point Saturday night. Among them were E. A. Clifford, F. W. Winter, C. H. Mixer, C. F. Haden, M. A. Joyce, Calvin Witmer and wife, J. E, Bell, Miss Nellie Kendall, Mr. F. J. Acker and family, W. E. Dennison, Geo-ge F. Kozel, L. N. Charles, F. O. McNew, C. Clarke, Fred J. Kozel, E. Lyons. Gen. Duncan 8. Walker, Mrs. S. A. Cahill, Miss Irene Ca- Bi, Mrs. J. C. Cox, Mrs. H. Rundlett, Miss N. Rundlett, Miss’ Marion Lamb, Charles E. Johnson and wife, W. K. Quinter, Jas. EB. Evans, Nelson H. Duvall, Dr. J. C. Whiteside, G. Harry Lange, Mr. ©. R. Elim, Mrs. George Hildreth, J. H. Looh- bochler, G. V. Ogden and family, Mrs. 1 Many Washingtonians Are Spending | : POINT LIGHT. Helge, ami aourmics Bare @ Wer = SUBURBAN NEWS Other guests at the Piney Point Hetel are P. H. Barrett, Miss Mabel Evana, J. C. Churchill and family, Charles H. Speiss, s Anna C. Ryher, Mrs. Hannah Schulze, he Misses Adelaine and Ida Schulze, R. Scheiblich, Mrs. D. S. Walker Mr. A. C. Walker, Mrs. G. Evans, E. J. McGol- Tick and wife, William McCoy, W. Wal- ther, John ‘T. Harrison and family of An- acostia, Mrs. G. R Edelen, Miss Clara Litehferd, C. C, Archibald and wife, Thos. | E. Miller and family, George R. Baldwin, R. Gunnell, D- Combes and others. Among those who have recently return- ed to the city from the hotel may be men- tioned the following: H. E. Suckel, Miss Mamie Sobatka, F. A. Linger and wife, George E. Hutchins and wife,Frank Evans, J. H. Collins, F. H. Blackford, Mrs. J. W. Wrenn, Mrs. C. W. Sehuerman ana family, Dr. F. W. Grenfell, G. Gardener, Mrs. 5. WW. Muse and children, Mrs. E. Mitchell, Daniel M. Goodacre and family, W. T. Taylor and wife, H. T. Payne, W. J. Was- son. the Misses Wells, E. T. Sibley, Henry Griffin, A. C. Wells, Walter W. H. Robin- son, jr.. Lawrence Murray, W. H. Linger, M. F. Talty aad wife, M. J. Downing. Katharine Leckey. Margaret Spillane. Ab- bie R. Talty, James 8. Gray, Mrs. T. W. Burke. C. C. Beveriage, E.' A. Johnson, Mrs. Burton. N. B. Fugitt. Louis W. Weav_ er. M. Schmidt and son. D. A. Lynch. For a number of years past the choir of St. James’ Episcopal Church has had a summer outing at Piney Point. It has not come Gown yet this summer, but the choir | of St. John’s P. E. Church was here recent- ly in a body for a stay of ten days. The whole party hada jolly time, enjoyed the visit immensely but alsc made it doubly enjoyable for | others during thelr stay. They got to- gether frequently and showed folks. that they knew a thing ‘or two about singing, | even while they were off duty and a their vacation trip. as Tey The Old Light Keeper. There are many interesting spots near Piney Point which are worthy of a visit. Of these the light house, built on the sand } right at the end of the point, is perhaps the | most interesting. “Old Tom Kosten” is al- ways there ready to show people his light and make them feel at home. During the winter his life is a lonety one, and he is | glad to make up for it in summer by seeing the most of everybody that comes down. He is well known te most of the frequent- ers of Piney Point. A quintet fram the Capital Bicyele Club, consisting of A. S. McCoy, H. A. Mayse, | J. Boteler Noble Lewis and J. Bartlett | Hills, paid Piney Point a brief visit a short time ago. Their trip proved a very pleas- ant one to all. Mrs. Annie L. Waugh has opened her place here for the summer, and together with her daughter, Miss Mabel Waugh, is entertaining Mr. and Mrs. William H. Young, Miss Young, Miss Blanche Young, Miss Mamie Forsyth, Miss Lulu Clabaugh, ROCKVILLE. ‘The trustees of the Rockville Academy, at & ‘meeting held Thursday evening, re-elected Prof. W. Piukney Mason princtpal. It was also deter- ‘rived to admit yonng Indies to the school in the academic department, the test to be that they shall be qualitied to enter the seventh grade in the public schools of the county. A reom in the acad- emy building will be set apart for this class, aud they will be in charge of a lady principal. It bas been further decide that in order to make larger une of the munificent bequest of the late Jullus ‘West. to create eight new scholarships, to be Keown as the Julius West sl . these to be wi either girls or beys of the county. This will make seventeen puplis to. be educated fice of cost of tuftion. The scholarships existing before this meeting have been filled, and the re- wminder will be choren before September 1 frem a Uist ef applications which shall then have bee? filed with the secretary, Mr. Charles W. Pretty- man of this place. It Was also determined, if the corsent of the West heirs can be secured, to re- nuove the bodies frem the present burial ground on the West estate to the Mockville cemetery, and erect a monument t Sultus West. ime Seo At a aneeting of the coanty commissioners, held ‘Tuesday, among other public business transacted, the following bills for work on roads, bridges, etc., were pasted and ordered to be patd:' F. J. Norris, $48.20; J. C White, $194.50; C, W. Kaiser, $60: ME.’ Welsh, §87.60; Etbert F. Turner, $12.65, Eagar Kiges, $84.90; Cornelius Halpine, $04.97 J. J. Stearn, $71.60; Robt. Altcheson, $1 J. Hoskinson, $68; Wm. H. Ricketts, $38.55; Wi. H. Dunawin, $59.58; T. A. Hickman, $78.76; Carey |] Kingdon, clerk ‘to’ election supervisors (postage sti mys), $3. court Tuesday the following” bus- In the’ Iness was transacted: Latters testamentary on the estate of Catharine. Jane Maddox, deceascd, were grantéd to Charles J. Muddox, the executot named in the will. The last will and testament of Sanmel P. Lee, deceased, was filed for probate and record, and letters testamentary on his estate Were granted to Blair Lee, the executor named in the will. ‘The bond of Bulalle H. Petty, executrix ries G. Patty, deceased, was received and d ty be recorded. Hattersly W. Talbott. has vinted administrater on tee personal estate of the iste W. ©. Fowler, . Mr. Wm. G. Garland and Miss Bettie L. Roye beth of Virginia, were married at this place tl 19th instant by ‘Rev. 8 KR. White. @n the same ¥. and by the same minister, Mr. George B. Myles qnd Aiiss Lucy J. Ramey of’ Wasisington were united in marriage. Several of the forty delegates from this section to the Epworth League convention have returned, the others remaining at polnts of iuterest along the route. Charles Thompson, about fifty years of age, was found dead on the’ public road near the farm of James ‘Towmend of Wonshine, this county, Friday last. The day previous he was engaged in operating @ threshing machine in Howard county, but hecom- iT sick he left work and came to the village of y, where he pected patie oo from we Spurrier for congestion of the lungs. He was ad- vised to remain in the village during the night, but Instead of doing sc started for his home nea? Brighton. When mridway between the two places he dismounted from his horse and lald down beside the road, where be was found dead nest morning. A coroner's Jury empaneled iby Justice ‘reer of Brookevil after viewimg the remains and bear- ing the evidence in the case, rendered a verdict of death from: natural causes. Dr. Gvarge W. Massumore, secretary of the Maryland Game and ish sociation, will in a few dys make a ‘tour of inspection alang the upper Potomac to inquire into alieged violations of law um regard to bess fishing. Up until the t big ruins the tshing in this county has unusually fine, ind the goed sport bus at- tracted many anglers, both from the coumty and adjoining territory. ‘Che trouble so far as can be ascertained has not been produced by regular an- glers, but by camping parties frum Pennsylva: ia Other points, and it 4s reported that they have bee using eut lines and nets aad have taken from the Potomac and tributary streams hundreds of fine bass. If detected, these parties will be prose- cuted to the full extent of the law. At the recent meeting of State ‘Teachers’ Asco- clation at the Bkie Mountain House, among the officers of the association elected for the ensuing. r was Miss Axnes J. Matinck of Rockville as responding secretary. he clerk of the cirewit couct has ixsued mar- riage Hcenses te Wm. O. Hamilton and Edith M. Sandie, Wim. Garland and Bettie L. Meyer. transfers af real estate have been office of the clerk of the circult ‘vurt for this unty: Charks T. Andrews to 3. EK. Suyder, one-balf acre of lard near Brownings- 3 H. Copp to Ferdinand Rowen, West End Park, Rockville; $1,500. Alexander A. Gassaway to Jonathan Buker, 114 acres of land near Darnestown; $1,429.60. Charles # Wood and otbers to Matiida McFarlupe, three lots in Woodmont; $360. Alexand M. Proctor to Giwbert W. Carr, lots at Cupitol View; $—. B. H. Warner to Eugene B. Clark, two lots in Kenmsing- tou Park; $600. Thomas Waters of 38., collector of teres, to Martin L. Littlefield, 25% acres of land, being’ part of “Bradford's Rest; $520. Mary E. Jefferson to Martin L. Littletield, tract of land on “Bradford's Rest M. L. Littlefield to Ben- P. Riley res of land; $—. M. B. E. Dovall, 68 acres of land, be ‘8s Adventure;"” $1,300. Frederick W, Douglass, ‘lot in Takoma Park; $ et J. Beall Christy, lot in Beal's = Wm. H. Talbott and others, trustees. to Mary B. at Pleasant Hills; $—. eting of Avery and Hunt- Edwin Young, Will Forsyth and George Harv Their place is an exceedingly at- one, right on salt water, and the young folks are having great times fishing, bathing and sailing. Last Saturday night all hands made up their minds to come over to the hotel for a dance, and as they were in a great hurry they decided to come in an ox cart. Fortune favored them and they arrived in time for the last dance, but whether they have reached home yet or not is still uncertain. They plan to give a masked ball to the ‘nh trom July 30 16 August 1 inclusty. will conducted by Rev. A. of Philipsburg, N.J. An all-day meeting S younger generation of St. Mary's county | ‘The fit cf St. Mary tonight. was held in the town Another jolly crowd at Piney Point con- inst-ad of the grove, count nent weather. The sists of Mr. Harry Tiffany and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Dunne, Mrs. C. Widdi- combe, Miss Widdicombe and Mrs. Dr. Of- futt. They are stopping at the Garratt place, which is picturesquely located be- of Mrs. Emma Carr, by Mrs. Levin Offutt, Mrs. Brown, Misses Agnes Noland, Agnes Bailey, Katie Curr, Mary Granger others. Cake and ice’ cream, Misses ns, Agnes and Mamie Matlac Il, with several young misses ns w i Lemomide, Mr. Hewitt, Mrs. George Dawson and Mrs. Aaron Hewitt. "Candy and fruit, Misses Lena, Kitty and Margaret Jones and Gusste, Susle Frederick was in attendance during the day and evening, and dancing was indulged in by the large crowd pres- ent. The candidates increased thelr popularity by their presence and Mberality, but had the ladies the right to vote #t Is doubted if a choice could be nade. Tke proceeds amourted to over $100, which will be used toward paying off the emall debt re- maining on the church. = HYATTSVILLE. An enjoyable lawn purty was given Wednesday evening at the resitence of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Latimer for the benefit of Pinckney Memorial Church, ‘Mrs. Latimer was assisted by Mra, James B. Burnside and Mrs. Holden. ‘The Cycle Club of this place had a pleasant run recently to Stott’s station, ‘he party went by the ‘Trkoma road, wheeled through the Soldiers’ Home and returned via Bunker Hill road. A number of ludies participated. ‘The beard of town commissioners ‘bas for several months been dixcuesing the question of construct- ing 2 system of water wosks apd sewerage in Hyattsville, and it bas finally been decided tu hold a citizens’ meeting ip the near future for the purpose of further considering the mutter. The Population of the town {s growing, and the need of good water ut a moderate cost and a thorough system of sewerage is beginning to be sertously felt. The commissioners have recetved a number of spectfications and proposals for the work, one firm having offered to undertake the contract for the sum of $20,000. ‘The most practicable way of obti the water will be by means of artesian wells. Tt is proposed to bond the town in order te raise funds to cover the costs of the system. ‘he game between the H, isville nine and the errenton team, which was played at Warrenton, Va., recently, resulted in @ victory for the visiting Neen the. score ee 15 to A ‘The yeeros Lys were ye at every point. The ratts- ville team will play’ the Takater this ater Mr. William P. Magruder {s building a store and bakery on Pike ayenue next to Carr & Company. State's Attorney Roger Bellis has ‘broken ground for a new house cn Johnson evenue. ‘The band- some brick house across the street from tbe Bel- lis site 1s about completed. Mr. Doremus of Bladensburg, the owner, will occupy it ina few weeks. Rev. Mr. Melville has just returned from the Epworth League at Teronto. tog TEE cmorable dance, was given Friday even- Kat the mansion. A number of young from ‘Wauttngton atiended” ¥ r. Walter H. Keyworth of Washington ‘has completed tis new house on Pike avegue. Mr. and Mrs. Levin H. and family Bill leave for Atlantic City this where Miss Florence Carr and Miss Fannie Mudd” will join them in a week's time. Emma Brown, the colored woman whom Justices Carr committed to Marlboro’ to await the action of the grand a charge of « number of articles various persons inthe Velntty of Hyattevilie, died quite suddenly last “EI Capitain,” by the Band. tween the river in front and an arm of the St. Mary’s behind. There is no lack of fun in the crowd, and all seem to be having a good time. James L. Gray and wife have just returned after a pleasant visit here. Just as Saturday night is the great time for arrivals at Piney Point, so Sunday afternoon is the time for departure. Every- body comes down to the wharf to help the captain get the boat off safely, and the faces of the newcomers take the places of those whose vacation time is over, and who are going back to the city to try its advantages as a summer resort. There are enough good-byes said to last for a decade, and as the boat swings out into the river handkerchiefs galore are unfurled in the breeze and frantically waved aloft, while Piney Point grows dimmer to those stl watching it from the rear deck, and finally becomes nothing but a strip of glistening sand on the horizon. aH W. ———_ ieyele Catarrh.” From the Louisville Post. It would occasionally seem as if some Physicians devote much of their time to week be ‘A awn party will ‘be given at the res Mr. ard ates. Louis Holden nest wlensedar trices: for the benefit of the Chi 8 hunting up reasons why mankind should | Heattville Oren, ay aerate give up the wheel. Long ago it was the bicycle hump, then the bicycle face, these being followed by the bicycle voice and other equally serious troubles, all of which have been laughed to scorn by devotees of the wheel. Now comes a medical person of Philadelphia with the alarming information that bicycle catarrh is among the perils that must be faced by those who ride wheels. Says this Quakertown Galen: “It's no fancied ill, this ‘bicycle catarrh, and it's putting 1éts of money into the pockets of eye specialists and opticians as well as physicians whose practice is gen- eral. The bicycle crank, you know, nearly always overdoes the sport and rides five times as far and five times as long as he ought to. His own motion creates a cor- tinual wind pressure on his face, and the strain upon eyes, ears, nose and throat is abnormal. I heve found im my practice that three wheelmen out of every ten ere afflicted with catarrh in a more or less ad- ‘eccraion. - Mr. H. L. Turner 4s making extensive improve- ments to his property on Broad street. Mr. George B. Ives has purchased from Mr. G. A. Brunner his new honse on Broad street. Lieut. E. B. Barry of the United States army has been ordered to South America, and will leave for that country the 1st of August. ‘The three teachers recently elected Sd ‘the term will September. a qhorbureh. e Fented the house tolMir. a. W. Byrne have accepted the commence the first ‘Mr. LL, Witott ef W: summer with Mr. and Mrs. Mears. Ives and to Mra: @. T. Millet ra: G. T. of Wastington. ae and Mra. W. A. Bucknor 5 of ua ‘bt Miss Marie 8. mountcing of Fauquier county, le The Sunday school of theIM: K. Ghurch South went on its annual picnic to rien Scho Thursday. Eighteen charters for new1odges of Good Tem- plars have been issued from the office of the grand secretary here since the apmunilisession of the Grand Lodge in September last. he thirtieth an- nual session of this organizhtion 'hvill be held in have removed te the Presbyterian: Charch cleared , held for twalwlghts last ante . Townsend ummering in the virgata. Churlottesville, Va., commending September 7. ‘The union meeting ander!fhe tauapices of the Ohristian Endeavor Society will ‘be held Surday evening in the M. E. Church, and Rev. John Mc- Gill of the Episcopal Church Mr. D. 8, Bliss and family, who have been ing severak weeks at Burlington, Vt. turned. ‘Miss Mattie Gundry has returned from ‘Toronte, ‘Canada. —_={_—_ SANDY SPRING. Tbe July session of the Montzomery Club was held at (itften farm, John Themas, host, with Joseph T. Moore, junior, in the chair, aud Charles F. Brooke secretary; the guests being William W. Moore, Senjamin Bi. “Miller, Frank J, Downey, Fdward P. Thomas, Ashby Miller, William F. Thomas and It. Bentley Thoma: John Thomas, by request, opened the ‘subject of Profitable farming without a datry, and hie nrgued that careful attention to raising sheep and swine and-the culture af fruit, especially strawberries, sould be found equally gemunerative in this lo- Some af the members und others disseated, and Giscassion was the result Adjourned to Willow Grove, ‘the home ef Alban Bieoke, whe was wppoluted iow: give a dissertation upon the cara. cality. The new society, recently met at Ja Shoemaker. and Mrs. Allan. Farquhar was, inapected, and 8 a= Were inapected, and some questions of a domextk End tortieuitufel character naked . Mr. and Mra. Alan Farquhar will receive this promising young chib of men and women in Au- t. when ts latest widitions, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Jotm . Jamey, Mr. and drs. Charles B. Bond ‘and Newten Stabler, will probably be received. Broteseoe. and Mra. William Taylor ‘Thom ex: pec’ ¢ charge of a Jarge party of young Planned aa excursion of five “diye, water, from Baltinore to Fredericksburg early who have in August. Viriters have been Mrs. Mary Parker of Boston, Wiliam Tadings and ‘Miss Lola Iddings of Orange, 1, Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Miller and @aughter rnd Frank Slaymaker of Alexandrie; Dr. ‘the Nev. Mr. Peter, Dr. end Mra Buticr, Ernest Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. Grauville Farquher of Washington; Mrs. Louis Steer, Mrs. Oster and child and lowell of Philedelpia; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bovenigs St Shgene’ Fryer’ Slee Stay "Baste? jurves, ‘May 5 Mies Swann Harvey, Mise Louise Gilpin and Henry Bharpices of Baltimore; of Potomac, and Nathan H. Hobert Murray of Anne Arnndel county has been elected a director in the Montgomery Matual Fire pany, in place of hts father, ‘M. Murray, who bas ‘resigned that position, he had held for some twenty Mrs. Henry W. Davis 1x seriously 11 at the home of Mr. aul Mrs. “Willlam W. Moore. Mra. John Thomas was called to Baltimore by the Mines of her mother, Mrs. William Vickers, Insurance ( who died on Sunday. Mrs. George Tutom, Mrs. B. H. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartshorne, Mrs. Samuel BR. Wether- ald, Airs. Frederic D. Jackson and the Misses Mu- Robison, Jackson and Gil- pin have been in attendance on the temperance camp meeting held ar Washington Grove the past week. gruder, Miller, Brooke, Klward P. Thomas and’son are at Ovean City, and Miss Mary E. Thomas and her friend, Miss Fannie Hartley of Baltimore, are in charge ‘af the Onildren’s Summer Home at Catonsville for one week. Other sbsentecs have been ‘Mrs. John Thomas and daughters and William J. Thomas Beswie Mackall and Miss Alice ngton; K. Haviland and Her- man eae i Indiana. gs tua en eee Near 'y people, young old, from ly Spring, and e few fran Hultimore and Washington, had a mos: successful picnic at Burnt Mills on in Baltimore; Miss V. Farquhar in ¥ Friday. ‘We are requested to state that the names of the Riggs, Griffith and Jones should have been added to the Mst af youth- ful hostesses of the dance given last week at Misses Chichester, Oiney Grange Hall. —_->—_—. BRIGHTW OOD. ‘Miss Ella Keene left Tuesday ta join her mother will spend the Master Cuyler Brown at Colonial Beach, remainder of the summer. has returned from a week's visit with Mrs. Keene. Mrs. Sadie Donnelly left ‘recently for a visit of several mouths’ duration at Havre de Grace, Md. ‘The initial step in the formation of # xinging society dor the-purpose of aiding‘in the muste at the several cervices at ‘Kmory Chapél and supply; ing music at various social events was tuken at the residene of Mr. W. E. avenue, last Saturday evening. meet every Saturday for” practice, plans for raising mo Were discussed. Mr. Ella Keene ak ‘organist, wiih Miss as assistant, were unanimously elect who joined "the society were: Anna and Mabel Mackiwee, Misses Georgin, Evelyn and Nellie D. W. Cook, Aiiss Anna Belle Nalley, Miss Ea Keene and Mewsrs. J. C. Graves and'J. 5. Wal- smith. All persons wishing to take part in the musical Program ineldent to the presentation of a stand of colors to the engine comps meet at the Brightwood sch ing at 6:30, bringing the munlc patriotic songs in vogue. The social committee Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor, an- Rounces that inetend of the usual wontity social the tociety will go down to Mamball Hali Thurs- It ts intended to be un even- ing excursion, although those desiring to may go on one of the early trips and meet the main party day next, July 2v. ler, Luk E. ‘illett, of the Enory upon the arrival of the evening steamer. It is expected that the northern extension of the Brightwood electric line will be completed within @ month, and the new cars, which have already been ordered, will probably ‘arrive before the expiration of that time. the road will be operated us far as Silver Springs. ‘When finished one fare is to be cl District line and one in Maryland, frtended to make an arrangement whereby ulur passengers may be carried at a reduce —__.+ —__ BROOKLAND. Major and Mrs. Green Clay Goodloe are making & lengthy visit to Atlantic City. ‘The congregation of St. Anthony's Church are making preparations fur a lawn party to be hetd at the residence of Mrs. Threasa Lamb the mid- die of next month. Various novelties will be in- troduced, and the affair will be in charge of Mra. Lamb, Mrs, Jullien and Mrs, Juan Lewis. ‘Mr. Haymond Cook, son ef Kev. C. 0. Cook, has gone to Nasville,. Denn. Ato recent meeting of the Daughters of the Cross of the Church of Our Savior the uffice of vice President was created. to which Mrs. Holmes was irs. Goodloe's inability to attend the meetings regularly, whose place will now be filled by Mrs. Holmer. Miss Hattie Jolson, accompanted Eiker and Miss Strobel, will leave early in Auguat ath ‘will preach the ser- bave re agreed with bim @ itvely “and interesting rite a paper or ‘Nelghbors,*? jumnsides with Mr’ and “sre "3, ‘Tartion B. Stabler presided as always, an flower gardens and unewergl. iss Illa Eal- resentative McDonald le of New Windsor. ‘watch Roger Brooke, on Brightwood It was decided to and several liase of books and Miss icy Brawtet |. Those Misses Maggie, alley, Mr. are requested to jl house this to the various Chapel even- Within two weeks ed to the bit ts reg- rate. for a lengthy visit t0 Mountain Lake Park, Md. Mr. Ager, 2 dairyman of this vicinity, had his milk wagon badly shittered Thursday morning ee a lon. seems that Mr. e did not hear the electric bell ring or that the bell did not ring, so that ‘he was not aware of a train approaching at the early hour of 4:30 o'clock. The back of the wagon was still on the track when an express ‘hurried by, taking with it a part of the while cross nd 8 ! wagon and i i [ ef ails or é f ” to get to the city wit! ms ‘ity without I i & if 5 = il i f Pd if i bi 4d as # #8 f i | 3 i fet Fes 4 i ul He fs i [ i fF ae ¥ F Hh E das 8 ‘Mr. Funk was with his brother at the time ‘the accident, but he was not burt at gil Mr. Fank is wuch tmproved. ‘Miss Florence her sister, ‘Mire. "Slaty "Bartle cow visiting, is sister, ire. re vi Vi ry irr, is gow visiting KENSINGTON. John Wallace Anderson, aged thirty-six, son of the late Charles H. Anderson of Wheaton, died at his residence, near Kensington, Tuesday, July 20, at 7 o'clock a.m. The family of which the deceased was a member thas been identified with this sec tion of Montgomery county for many generations, and the name figures largely in the carly history of Maryland. His death resulted from typhoid fever, after an illness of three weeks. He leaves a widow, who is the daughter of the late Maurice M. Scott of Texas, having been married in October last. ‘The funeral took place July 21, at 10 o'clock a.m., from Carroll Chapel, Forest len, and the remains were buried in the ‘cemetery adjoining the chapel. Mr: Claud E. Nicholson and family of Di rson have moved in the house of Mr. W. I. Mannakee. on Metropolitan avenue, ‘The Montgomery County Sunday Schoo! Union met Sunday last at the new union chapel, in Garrett Park, with Mr. Frank B. Ht vice’ president of this local district, in the chair.” The anion i in- terdenominational, and has for tt» object the de- vising or ways gad mcans fer the better carrying out of Sunday school work among the youth of Maryland. The organization is to boll an annual ‘meeting at the Goshen M. E. Church South, Sat- urdey ‘and Senday, July 31, aud August 1, and each Sunday school in the ‘county is invited. to send two delegates. Ht ts now pretty definitely settled that Kensing- ton will have anether means of rapkl tranalt te Washington before the year 1s out. The grading for the Brightwood electric read extension has al ready heen completed to within a mile of Forest Glen. Surveyors have been in Kensington during the past week locating the line of a proposad ex- tension trom Forest Glen to this plice. L 4s un- derstood that the right of way bas been ranted Proctor, ‘Angie Busgdect and William ia hisaoe: Proctor, a ; Mama kee. lying on the worth side of the B. and O. tracks, which the new line will parallel. ‘There has heen considerable agitation Intely of the project to continue the electric tine to Rockville, five mile away, while the residents of Lay Hill and Sandy pring are considering propositions which wil xire Het ine pa present, however, Kensington is to be the terminus of the new Mne. “Two farea are to be charged, which, with a transfer system on the Sth street and Columlsia roads, will put transient passengers from Kensington to any part of the city and re- turn for 22 centa, with reduced rates to commuters. A much-necded and long-telayed improvement has ‘been made in the Kensington anf Chevy Chase ratirend at Chevy Chase Inte. The tranks now crow enpenas ean ieiaetet se ‘Gupttal, action: Gon. jc the circle of the c a , thus avelding the disagreeable transfer. Eventually the Kensington cars are to penetrate the circle, when passengers can step from one car to another without suffering from inclement weather. ‘Extensive preparations are being made for the dedicatery services which are te be held at the St. Paul's M. E. Chorch tomorrow. ‘The firat service will begin at 10 a.m., Dr. H.R, Xaslor officiating. At 3 p.m. Dr. Lather B. Wilson will preach, after which the regular dedicatory services will take place. Dr. J. St. Clair Neal of Baltimore wit preach in the evening. During the services sales will be sung by Mr. Richard Hall and Mrs, Hattie Mead-Smith of Washington, and some excellent music will he sendered by the choir of the church, which has heen im practice for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jones of Dickerson are vis- iting at the beme of Mrs. Jones’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mannakee, previous to their re- moval to Dennison, HL. —— ‘HERNDON. ‘The regular meeting of the C. E. Sub Local Tniow ‘was helfl in the Congregational Oharch here Sun- day, the 18th, at 3 p.m. The exercines opened with praise service, led by Herndon society. The first topic, “How Does Believing on Christ Bring Salvation?’ was discussed by A. W. Havener of Dramsville; second topic, “How Does Belief in Obrist Make It Husier to Keep God'x Com- vnands,”’ was paged, the leader not being present. Mrs. F. M. BaHou sang a solo, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.” A general discussion of the topic, “Belief in Christ, What It Is, What It Does,” was continued about thirty minstes. A consecration service was led by W. G. Grooms of Sterling. Glosed with Mizpah Benediction. ‘The marriage of Miss Jenuie Crounse of this place and Mr. Judson H. Bradway of Philadelphia took place in the Episcopal Church Wednesday of this week at 12 o'clock m. The ushers were Messrs. H. F. Wiley and B. E. Ryan. As the bridal, couple entered the church they were livening strains of Mendelssohn’ Miss Annie Robey residing al bridesmaids were Miss Nellie Croumse, the bride's wister, and Miss Reed of Washington: groomsmen, Mr. R. M. Crounse, the bride's brother, and Mr. Robinson of Washington. ‘The party stocd beneath a benutifal arch, trimmed with clematis, ferns and isies. e flower gi were the young sigter and niece of the bride, Hattie Crounse and tina Kidwe ‘The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. Clop- ton.” During its performayge Miss Robey rendered the “Briday March,’ by Lohengrin. ‘The bride was attired in white organdy trimmed with ribbons and laces and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Mr. and Mrs. Bradway left on the 1:20 p.m. train for Chicago, where they will make their future home. A lurge gathering of friends bade them farewell at the depot, and they departed midst a shower of rice. Mrs. Bruin and family of Alexandria are visiting with Mrs. Lavinia Mankin. The young child of Mrs. Bruin is very ill. Prof. J. P. Marshall of West Virginia is visiting his sister, Mrs. Abner Ferguson. Mrs. C. E. Fergueon and . F. G. Jones of Washington are beardirg with Mrs. A. Ferguson. Miss Alice Ball of Philadelphia is visiting with th» family of Dr. Charles F. Russell. * Rev. Divid Montgomery, who has heen in Ne- brnska several months, is expected home in a few do: ‘irs. Ella Moss of Roanoke, with her children, is visiting the family of her father, Mr. Isalah Bready. ——>_—_ GLENCABLYN, VA.’ Before a representative audience, which packed Ourtis Hall to the doors, Sunday evening, the Rev. Dr. Kelly of Washington delivered one of the most iuteresting and instructive sermons ever heard in this place. For nearly an hour the Washington di- vine held the close attention of the entire congre- gation. Mr. G. B. Hunter of Washington, who has been spending nfs vacation with his cousins, the Messrs. Young of “Spring Hill,” retarned home Tuesday evening. ‘‘dgewood Knoll," the delightful home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stocking, wus the scene of a most enjoyable event, the occasion of the July meeting of the Glencarlyn Euchre Club last evening. The regular program of twelve games was fought out along the usual lines, the contest among the lead- ers being especi.iy ‘exciting toward the close of the evening. its were announced shortly before mid- night. and the “‘buttle of cards” was soon forgot- tex in the enjoyment ef a bountiful repast. Among those present were Messrs, J. L. White, Chas. I. Sims, W. P. Jones, Stocking, Young and Mitchell, Mrs, J. L. White, Mrs. Obas. J. Sims, Mrs. Stockbridge and Mys. Mitchell and the Misses Grohem, White, Penny wit and Stocking. With “Old Glory’ far above his bead, in a hand- fomely decorated, hell. packed, with people. Mr. George Mitchell delivered bis instructive talk on his trip to India, Tuesday evening. It was on the eccasion ef the regular mouthly meeting of the Gicicarlyn Literary Society, and the members of that organization, with their many friends, turaed out en masse in’ expectation of @ Mterary treat, and they were not disappointed. Several musical selections were rendered by Mrs. C.F namadell and Miss Sarah White, and at ‘a e “hour an informal dance was inaugurated th» social committee. ecient Mrs. J. L. White was the hostess of the even- ing, and to her untiring efforts, ably assisted by the several committees, is due the splendid success “rhe Mies St bridge, tock who have been several weeks With relatives at Butlalo, NY ase expected heme within the next few days. lencartyn. is again in mourning. the death of Mrs. Mary €. Seaton at ber home on County ave- nue Saturday jast having cast a gloom over the residents of the town. Mrs. Seaton, who was in the twenty-sixth year of her age, was the wife of Ghas. H. Seaton. an employe of the Agricultural Department at Washington. in the comparatively brief peried ef her resi- dence here the deceased bad made many friends, and expressions of regret and sympathy for bereaved hushand were heard on all sides. shee tas PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY. § The reguler meeting of the orphans’ court was held at Upper Marlboro: this week an@ the follow- ing business transacted: Ordered. that the last will and testament of Benjamin ©. Lowndes ve admitted to probate; that letters testamentary be granted to E. N. Wa- ters, pemalty of bond fixed at $12,000, and ‘Thomas J. Lmdson and John Lipps appointed appraisers; no- tice to creditors ordered. Ordered, that the bond of Gabriel Du Val, ex- Scutor of Elizabeth W. Du Val, be reduced to $10,- mee an yep t; EH i f £ # i i i I 3 a 4 a iF ee “Fhe matter relative perp ig tog! ‘convention will to be exceedingly Juterest- uy | i | j factions in both parties. Candidates for places on the county ticket are as numerous as in former Zqam. Among the republicans mentioned for the ices ai State senator—Chartes KE. Gerdon of Bladensburg district_and Dr. ef Bowie district (Coffin men); Charles F. Shafer. jr, Laurel; Wiliam A. Meley, Kent district, and Joseph A’ Blunden of Riverdale (Mudd men). Hease of delegatesM. F. Schosles, Joby Hi. Tervers and James T. Pearly of Laurel district: Geowe Holmes. “Bladensburg; D. F. ves and Frank Metzerott, af Mudd men, and Lather Bra shears of Laurel’ (Goffin and teary). Cletk of the court—Jumes Belt, U incumbent ty appointment: Rob rf, Hunter, Quees ane district, and Benjamin S. Hardesty, Queen Anne (Mudd “men}; Harry B. Fowler, Riverdale, and Horace Crozier, Spauhding’s (Coitin men). For county commiswioner Mr. A. Pyles, brother of Delegate Pyles, is mentioned. He ix a Mudd man. The candidates for sheriff and surveyor on the re- publican ticket have not, as far as can be learnsd, put im an appearance. ‘The democrats mentioned, +o far as can be learn- ed, for the yarious positions are: State senate—Wdliym D. Bowie, the incumbent, and William B. Clagget of Upper Mariboro’. House of delegates—Walter A. Milstead, John W. Gray and ir. TM. Hakdwin of Lanrei, Geo. T. Hemualt of Kent, Jotm 1. Birch and Fillmore Beall of Vansville. Clerk of the court—Bilery F. Coffin, Vansviile district, son of former Hepreseatative Coffin, and Dr, B. A. Grithith of Upper Maribore Marlboro’, County Commisstoner—George Haker, Lowle dis- trict. B. Frank Rebey, Laurel. and George S. s candidate has so far announced himself democratic nomination fer surveyor. ‘The Patuxcut Planters’ Ciub at itx last meeting Was eutertained at the home of Mr. Upton Brouke. Nearly all the members were it. Officers for the ensuin: year were: President, Dr. RS. Hi: ‘lee prewident, Mr. E. E. Becry; secretary, Mr Franklin Ween: treasurer, Mr. Upton B. Broie, all re-elected. They will hold their August meet: at the home of Fred. Sasser. e supervises of election met at Epper Marl- boro’ Tuesday, with a fall board in attendanee. ‘The oath wan administered and commiusions 4° sued to. the registration efficers amd places were selected for holding the registrat! The officers of the Prince George's County Agri: tural Fair Association are busy matiiag. cai iogues ofr the coming mecting. Attractive post- ers are also being circulated. and the bury ac- tivity abomt beadquart=s indicates that” every pifort will be made to promote a waccrsaful nicet- ng. Democtatic primary mectings will be beld in the varions districts of the county this afternoon at 4 o'clock to stlect delegates to the county con, vention, which will meet Tussday, Joly o'clock.’ at Upper Marthoro’. The Ladies’ Aid Society of Forest Grove M. E. Church South will give an entertainment and ‘fes- tival at Gdd Fellows’ Hall, Forestville, the -even- fg and night of August 3. peaple of the community are preparing an interesting musical and Hterary program, which will add greatly to the pleasure of the occasion. Mrs. Phitip Well, stepmother of Mr. John Wal Of Prine George's’ county, Med suddenty Sunday Jest of heart trouble. Mrs. Wall was a venernide ned highly esteemed Indy, und was widely known in_soutbern Maryland. The success uttending “he plenic given by the Ladles’ Association of Trinity Church, Upper Marl- ‘The be for the new Presbyterian Church of Riverdale has arrived, sod will be hung in the belfry of the buflding as soon as arramgements therefere can be completed. The hell weighs 350 peunds. It was purchased in Baltimore. Scouts from the Hunting and Fishing Club are seeing to it that signs prohibiting the destruction of game are placed everywhere. ‘The political campaign im this counts, and in this, the second election district, in particular, is at present at fever heat. ‘The two factions of the reptblican party, known a8 the Gordon and anti- Gcrdon, are holding mectings every night. ‘The iepublicans of this district have within the Past month brought ferward as their candidate for clerk of the circuit court Mr. Harry B. Fowler of Riverdale, end are making sirong exertions to se- cure his nomination. ‘Mr. Bromley of Washington occupies the new house just finished on Lincoln avenue a ot Mr. Ster's family are victims of whooping cough. The storm of Sunday night Icfi its marke on some of the stately forest trees in this vicinity. ‘The Riverdale Campaign Glee Club will furnish muric for the republican meeting to be held at Sligo Mills Thursday evening, Juty 29, at which ad- dresses will be made by Messrs. W. A. Parker, Ferdinand G. Hall, J. G. Burchteld, H. 0. Em: mens, Capt. Wm. M. Potter. ‘The largest republican club meeting ever held in Riverdale was presided over Wednesday evening by Dr. Bilis. A committee composed of Messrs. J. A. Biundon, J. G. Burchfield and Dr. Ellis was appointed to arrange fer the primary to be held at Hyattaville Saturday, July 31. ‘The report of the work done by the county committeeman, J. A. Bicndon, was unanimously approved. A resolution of thanks was tendered Representa- tive Sydney E, Mudd for obtaining the appointment of one of its members, Mr. Archie McFarlane, as weigher in a tobacco warehouse in Baltimore. a FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. County court convened Monday, Judge Jas. M. Love presiding. Richard Burnett, who etands tn- @icted for arsgn, was arraigned and pleaded “not guilty.” A motion was made Ly bis attorney, It. W. Moore, to quash the indictment, which mo- tion was overruled. The case was then contiqued till next term cm account of the absence of ma- terial witnesses for the defense. R. E. Thoruton was appointed by the court to defend George Chichester and Edward Jamison, who are charged with the same offense. These cases wer: also ecutinued 111 next term. Letters of administration on the estate of the late SF. Marshall were granted to W. S. Mar- stell. Mildred G. Donaldson was appointed a cowmit- tee of the personal estate of Mary Murray, who is of unsound wind. R. CL Mowure was admitted and sworn as attorney und counsel to this court. Charles M. Pidgeon qualified as a notary pub- lie. ‘The last will and testament of the late ‘Thomas J. Peacock was wlmitted 10 probate, and C. C. Walters, J. N. Follin, Lewis Uliver, 'H. D. Bon- nell aad Henderson Sanders were appoluted ap- Praisers of the er tate. H. G. Smith was appoiuted overseer of the poor of Providence istrict, to fll a vacancy. D. B. Elgin qualified as road commissioner, and L. C. Leigh as justice of the peace, Providence district. K. C. Triplett qualified as jastice of the peace of Mt.” Vernon district. D. W. Buckley was ‘appointed an additional jus- thee of the prace of Centerville district. Appeal from a justice's decision imposing a fine on Angustus Lurkey for stopping up a road Was docketed and continued to third day of August court. On R. Wiley’s motion for a road, rules against land owners were returned executed ‘and cases con- tinued to the third day of August court. Sigh Williams resigned the office “of deputy serif. Several of the frieuds of the Misses Millan of Gakley enjoyed, at their invitation, a de!ihtfal Busy of Washlagton, Dy C.. Siew Meterie ot Yast of jon, D. C., Miss Meterie ‘01 Granger x 3 Sting’ Rergaaon at “West Virginia. Miss Gooding,’ Messrs. Mencure, Ballard, Collins and others were s ‘The second <erman of the season, given by the ‘¥airfax Assembly,” occurred at the “Mil” Wed- Besides the Palrfax people visitors Alexandria, Wasbingtoa and Bulti- more partici The ladies of Zion P. E. Church beld a lawn party on the court green Tuesday evening. . Prentiss and Mrs. Snyder, wife 5 T. Snyder, rector of the Church of the Incarnation, Washington, D. C., with tbeir families, are at Mra. J. L. Millan's for the sum- mer. Pullsactptia: ie visting Mie slicer) Me Ata ter, Mrs. in, at “Pleasant View.” a MONTGOMERY COUNTY. ‘Workmen have succeeded, under the direction of have threshed their wheat have ‘The oew M ew perm for the Mt: Qlieet Ciaran arrived, and will be placed in peal lot suan ad —_ LANGDON, ‘Mra. M. V. Sheme has returmed from a visit to Deep Point, Vi Mrs. W. B. Page and ber childron will spond meni week with Mrs. Page's father im Weestenure- lend county, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Roberts and Miss Susic Warren have gose to Colonial Beach te remain during the heated term, By order of the District Commissioners, the mumes of The various strects in Langdon have been Placed on the several lamp poxts, according to ihe Tule obmrved by the Cty proper. Most of the hoard walks in Langdon have become Mokeo in may places, aml at uight ther is great danger vf pedrsiriams being hurt by stepping. iy mistake into some of the holes The Antant child, aged ix monchs, of Mr. md Mrs. Fd. Corwin ‘af Langdon died thin week of chotera infantum. ee COLLEGE PARK, Miss Kether Reed of Portsmouth, Va. is vtsit- ing ibe Miswex Ammen, at Aumendale, Md. Capt. and Atrs. i Silvester are spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Bowen, parents of Mrs, Stivester, at Woodville, Md. Miss Fannie Mutchinsen of Waslingion ix the guest of Mrs. H. J. Patterson, Miss Ketsiuger of Washington, who hus been vis- iting Miss Bertha Thomas, left recently for Chum 3, where whe will ayemd the remainder summer. Mins Genevieve Silvester, who hoon viniting friends in Norfolk, Va. returned home last weuk Mi. aud Mrs. Charies G. Smack amd the Mimes Hume of Auumendule have goue to Atiautic City Tor a visit of weveral works. —_—_ GAITHERSBURG. Mr. John Best and Mr. C. Scott Duvall have re- where they attended the Epworth League convention. At a meeting of tenuis levers at the Fair Hotel tue Gaithersvurg Tennis Club was ongantred by selecting the following officers: W. H. ‘Palbort, president; John G. Larcombe, jr., secretary and treasurer; Messrs, ‘Tatbett, Diamond, Larcemr, Capers anc Newton, executive committee. Arrat ments have been compicted for the first tournma- ment, to ® hud Dhursday, Friday and Saturday, July 20, 30 wed Si. Many players have indi their intention to participate and success is yard. Toe ciub has conte vr LATE Mie ewUTIK, to we CU yiected ah Lame 2or Ls event. Forest Oak Lodge, Knights of D'ythies, hes sab- wmitied plans fa wide for contract te erect a hall for iis uses to several Jocal builders. The lial will be erected On Ue corner of Prodenick aud Brodkes avennce. ‘kue second quartetly conference of Gait circuit, M. ‘Churca, takes place Saturday ami Sunday et: the Bamesviue appoutment. Kev. C. f. tease of Washington ts to conduct the bustuom aid preach in tue absence of Mres.ding Eider Lutnor B. Watson, of young ladies and gentlemen of this town, winter management of Aire. A. USDA, the two plays entitied “Bicyelers” and “He's « amas Josepuine Trenuvam, Mrs, D. M. Monro, 1. W. Jr. Charles Wuson und Gerald ‘Totten. Irom the sale of tickets were for the benefit of the teunix chr. ‘The Rev. James D. Rayfield, paster of the Ger- taantown Baptist Church aud the Redland and Gal- thersbarg unestons, ims completed arrangements for am excursion to tay Ridge Augest 5. A special train and low rates have been secured to insare a day of pleasure fer the church prople and thelr trends. ‘The rain of Wednesday night was the heaviest here since the Jounstown flood. Rain fell incesnant- {y for five mours. Neweca creek was impsismnlie Ul noon Thursday, and crops along its banks w losses to many farm. cre Mr. Sohn W. Chandler and Thonysen. ‘The former lost about §200 lus waeat crop. The Gi bridge was swept away. Mr. Lee M. Lipscomb, the newly clected town comedian, was presen at the meeting courell this week, and took the oath of tf dere were passed for the layimg of an ndditio Water main on Summit avenue near the ratiroad station, und the deposit of two car loads of xt Siftings about the station, putting a finishing to to the improvements just made by the railroad cv pans. Col, John Schwartz, past chancellor, and Mr. James Whitehouse, keeper of records and seals of the Grand Ladge, Knights of Pythias, of Baltimore, paid a ftateruai visitation Monday to the Forest Oak Lodge of Gaithersburg Para LAUREL. Mr. and Mrs, Armand Janfine are im Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. A. Clifton Shaffer and children and Miss Busma Hoover left yesterday for a ten days’ stay on the Raypahanock river, in Virginia. Ka-Mayer Judson T. Cull and daugater, Miss Mamie Cull, are at the Hotel Denis, Atlantic Cits Mr. and Mrs. William Saowden and family ha returned bome, after a few weeks’ visit at Wan, Va. Messrs. Norman Ellis, William and Charles Bil- lard and Charles T. Young went to Annapolis Wedl- nesday, and will temt out near Bas Midge for « couple of weeks. Miss Elva Milstead has returned from ‘Torunto, Canuda, where she attended the Epworth League convention in that cits. The Laurel Free Quili, the only republican paper In this comms, has suspended publication. It was edited by SMaj. Jumes Albert Clark. ‘Owing to the heavy rains in the early part of the week the Big Patuxeut river, which forms the northern border of Laurel, rese to a polut aimost as high as it did the year of the Johnstown flood. It flooded tie lowlands in Anne Arandel, Howard and Prince George's for a considerable area. The Laurel cotton milis were ccmpelied to shut down at 2 o'clock Thurslay uftersoan, on account of the big rise in the riv the farm of Senator Gorman, is one of the most productive in the state of Marriand. This year from 100 actos there has beeu a yield of 8,000 bushels of prim» wheat, the bulk of Was shipped to Ellicott City, where it was sold for 72% cents per bushel. “The senator takes quite au interest tn farming and xpend« an hour or two each morning leoking over his G00-acre estate and giving instructions to his manager, Mr. James 1., Hott. a LINDEN. Judge H. K. Vanborn of Linden is a candidate for the nomination on the republican ticket for county commissioner. Judge Van Horn has had considerable experience in the duties of ccnnty commiissioner, having served as such in Bucks county, Pa., for several years during the seventies, He has been a resideat of Mont: Md., for the past sixteen years. Mr. W. W. Wright, sr., is also spoken of as a candidate for the nomination. Mrs. Clayear and son have gone to Pittsburg for a few weeks. The Mothers’ Club held a meeting ‘Thursday at the residence of Mra. Dr. G. H. Wright. Rev. P. P. Flournoy will preach Sunday at 8 p.m. instead of 4 o'clock at the Presbyterian ‘Church. Mr. Edgar Keys has just arrived at his home, Edgewood, ov his vacation from Lehigh. Mrs. Keys is quite S11 The Wonun's Home Interest Club will hold a meeting next Weduesday. ‘Mrs. Smoot has received $1,200 from the govern- ment, the awe-d made on account of the Ford's Theater disaster, where ber havbund wes eugfored ‘Miss Maznie Doolittle has returned from Virginia Beach, where she has been for the past sla weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bauer will leave shortly for Clove land, Ohio, where they expect to reside The Juvenile Templars, 1.0.6... under charge of Miss Josephine Lawrence, will bold their mect- ings at Irving ial hereafter every Monday even- ing at 7:30. Several new menibecs were enrulied at the last meeting. ea eS TAKOMA PARK. ‘The ralls for the mew electric railroad along Car- roll aveaue bave arrived, and it is understtod the work of construction will be rapidly pushed over this ection. Many complaints have been made at the tardiness of the reed. Excavations were made in ane er Ha (ele cil fell f fi ne i ne | il ; i rel 5 i fe 5