Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1897, Page 20

20 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1897-24 PAGES. When he first came to the pension office he Was an object of great interest to all the clerks, but they have gotten to know him now, and to be so accustomed to seeing Washingtovs nearest living relative con- When Pension, Office Clerks Leave ducting a cigar stand that there,is now . little curiosity connected with him. But Their Desks for a Time. beyond his relationship to the father of his country, he is much beloved because of his quiet and amiable temper, and his manly determination to earn his living by — | | — IN AND ABOUT THE BIG COURT Enjoyment in a Cup of Coffee and a Sandwich. oer AMONG THE FILE CASES = gS No more interesting sight can be seen ‘out Washington than that which occurs daily at the pension office during the hour, between 12:30 and 1 o'clock, al- lowed the employes of that branch of the government fer luncheon. ‘There is some- hing of a military precision in the manner Junches are eaten at the pension office, y different from the way that proceed- is conducted in other departments. oner Evans has insisted that as | honest labor, which does credit to the ch time is from 12:30 to 1 o'clock | Memory of his distinguished relative. ghee nourishment shall | ,,Qther sights that would be of interest to of taking | s 3 the visitor, but which have become com- to that period. Not a minute | monplace with the clerks at the pension an the prescribed hour the army | Office, are the great stretch of file cases of Law clerks emerges from the offices | Containing the claims for pensions of a é ; = S soldiers’ widows nd swarm down the bre stalreases {0/ and minor children, which cover nearly the eastern portion of the court, where a| entire flocr space of the court of the pen- impromptu tables are set loaded | sion office building, and the largest Ameri- andwiches, pie, cups of coffee and | Can flag in the United States, which floats Various conco tions of food to be devoured. | #bove them all. In no other place on earth has there ever been such a massing to- gether of claims of soldiers for pensions, the result of a single civil war. Men who remember the last time the remnants of the Grand Army of the Re- public, old men and feeble, many of them carrying evidences in their maimed bodies of the stirring scenes througn whieh they passed, march up Pennsylvania avenue am{d an applauding audience made of a yeunger generation have a peculiar feeling of veneration toward tne mass of papers which have been ted since the war in the pension office to prove their claims for recognition through pensions. But this scene, a memorable ope to visitors here, is now too commonplace to call forth much interest from tie clerks of the pension of- fice who wend their way to tne lunch coun- [ters throvgh this mass of documentary evidenee. When tie great flag hanging in the court was unfurled on ilag day over a year go its mammoth proportions were viewed with interest and commented upon. because its area suiHefent, if spread over the ground, for the construction of a couple of ordinary small city houses, though it has long since ceased to call forth any interest. Finally at 1 o'clock a gong sounds, and before its intonations have died out the 1.600 clerks of the pension office are back at their desks and at work. ‘her? are no stragglers. This precision is unk: in other departments, but at the pension of- The Lunch Hour. fice it is ever present during uncn time. The short half hour devoted to attentions to the inner man is a pleasant break al- structed not to sell anything before 12:30) ways at the pension office, and pleasanter eelock, and previous to that time a dollar | probably because of the strictness observed would not be sufficient to buy a piece] in stopping and beginning work. "hundred and fifty bicyel ked undred and fifty bicycles are stacked - : court of the pension offiee, and half | _ sate Fe UG Cots - owners of these wheels mount them | From the Chicago Tribune. during lunch time and speed] One of the mcst important university a =— ei ap ae a coop the 7 honors yet awarded to a woman has been where they eat their mid-day me. ; a ith their families. The othere stand abeat | Comferred by the University of Wisconsin t with a mug of milk or coffee, a| "Pon a graduate and Ph, D. of Bryn sardwich or a piece of pie, quietly gaining | Mawr College, Miss Annie Crosby Emery, while they exchange the news | who has been elected dean of women and a ae ae cht professor of classical philology. -f divisions in the pension office may| Although a very young woman, Miss arto be a small matter, but within] Emery ts splendidly equipped for tae place. the barn-like structure that accommodates | The new dean is a daughter of Judge Em- this branch of the government the chiefs| ery of Ellsworth, Me., and recelved her Elaborate. sooner The venders of these provisions are i the c¢ the commissioner. | carly education in the public schools of mse talk | Ellsworth and in a private school in Dre: F with administration of the| den. In 188s she entered Bryn Mawr Col- bureau, suggest its me anges that might im-| lege, where she specialized in Li: hods of doing business, and to] Greek. ster or less extent the army of clerks} 4. B. and was awarded the Bryn Mawr upon them for “reputations” | European fellowship of that year. During o it is that any word that | the year ISU: she worked as a graduate ved from the lips of a ehief/ student in the classical departments of around and devoured as eagerly) Bryn Mawr. During 1S%3-"$ she attend- viands which are procured of) ed the University of Leipsic, hearing lec- An sceident happening to any | tures by Profs. Brug:aann, Ribbeck, Gard- scussed and commented | thausen, Arndt, Livsius and Windisch. jous orders is: by the) During the second semester of 1894-95 and avring 18%5-'9 she continued graduate verk in the departments of Latin and ck at Bryn Mawr. In May, ISM, she passed her examinations for the degree of Ph. D. in Latin’ as her principal and on Greek as her subordinate subject, present- r the desree riation upon the 1 at in Early Latin’—a work which has won her great praise. It will be remembered that Cornell Uni- versity has also recently placed a woman in a faculty position, having appointed Miss Louise Sheffield Brownell of New York city (A. B., 18%, and Ph. D., 1897, Bryn Mawr) en of Sage College and lecturer on English literature. so+- No Dodging There. eago Record. He had put in three days at the summer resort when his indignation became so reat that he called for his bill and said to the landlord: “I believe you advertised magnificent scenery up here “Yes, sir, I did,” was the prompt reply. With good fishing in the lake?” With good fishing, sir.” And pure air and no mosquitoe ‘That's it. sir. That's the way the ad- vertisement read: “And flies unknown? ‘And flies unknown.” ‘And you guaranteed the location free from malaria?” sir, I dia.” sir,” continued the guest, “you ed that your table was unsurpass- your rooms large and alry and that ee © | everybody would he nrade to fecl at home?” hingten. Mr. Ball fs in his eightieth | Ycuusement. Is there anything wrong, and though age shows plainly upon| “"y = 7 Gad Guanine: beaeatoes ee sco chon say there was! Where is the ith the lines of Washington's | “SSTECTC is none in particular. gsily trace them in the coun- ‘And the fish? e secure even an robectre wantie ee ‘And there are thousands of flies and in and In 182 she received the degree of From the With a Mug of Milk. sioner form Intensely Interesting subjects for conversation. Of course, as very gathering of men and women, ali sorts of gossip rurs riot. Among the interesting sights to be seen « lunch time at the penston office, grcwn commonplace by being an the clerks, is that of the nearest ng relative of George Washington, the her of his country, who is the proprie- of the cigar stand which has a perma-| 04 © near the caterer’s tables. There | (v7 ich might give him a living in his de-| MOsqultoes.” lays. “ ecm I = Although having been recognized by the And your table is poor, your rooms Sens of the Revolution as the rightful pos- stuffy and there's nothing home-like about fessor of the title, “The nearest living | ‘R¢_ Place. i re - of Washington,” and in virtue of | (pats true, sir—all true. texting; boon caine a fa ae en you admit that you Hed about it?” atriotic order without the pay- | @8ked the guest. t of dues, he was unsuccessful. Fhe. | “Oh, is that what you are getting at » he secured the privilege of conducting a | Teplied the landlord. “Why, of course—of stand in the court of the pension of- | Course. Yes, sir, I led about it, and J'¢ in that way has since made an | Rave told you so half an hour ago if you'd e living. lis age has made it nec. | Mentioned it. Yes, sir, I'm a liar, and your cssary for him to secure an assistant in his | Dill ts $7.50. Shall be glad to have you werk. His own photograph, taken some | *t@¥ longer next season.” Years ago, is exhibited on his. stand = ee << The Plural of “Mouse.” RCH ASES : From the Chicago Times-Herald. The babies at the Lewis school know a 0 thing or two. At least they know the dif- 00) rve foo ference between one thing and more, or they think they do. They had an exam- WeiHYOURSELE eth» iration down there the last of the week, ‘ and the little people in the second grade For Weak and Run Down People. | were asked a number of what to them What is It] Te rtcnest of alt restors. | Seemed foolish questions as to what the tive foods, beccuse it re-| singular and plural of scissors and she [lice the essentials of Life that ai hauste: ae ty" Uisease, “Indigestion, high living’ overwork. | Were. One small chap astonished his teach- Ruin excesses, buse, ete, er with his knowledge upon the subject. What by making the blood | “Georgie, what is the plural of mouse‘ What it Does! 72. 7iat ict ted | nese curly headed youngster with <t—it creates solid tlesh, muscle and | a big frilled collar. 3 nerves being made” strong—the | ° D's frill = nes ‘netive aud vleae. It restores lost |.) Rats," he answered, and was so serious Cigestion per ritiliry, stops ail Wasting dealue and weeksea a, | about it that she knew he thought he was cither sex, and as a female regulator has no equal, | Correct. P: ice Bae. or five boxes $2.00. ts or by —<_—<o a can belp sou. "Advice snd book, free. A Wild Deer Blew in His Face. Write Us About Your Case. ade cea es = 3ge A gentleman whe was fishing on Seventh lake a few days ago became tired and 4a. | sleepy. So he anchored hts boat near the shore in a shady spot and iay down in the bottom for a nap. After awhile he was a awakened by something blowing upon his face, and when he opened his eyes he gaw big buck standing to his belly in ‘the POOR CIRCULATION OF THE BLOOD powsttas taal Sabersann’s face’ am gen im the cause of Rhepmatiss, Sciatica, Neuralgia | (leman lay quite still, rather enjoying the ae porweet e pry <2 a situation. About that time another boat Tustitute. 27 Weat 424 st. N.Y. thes hove 4 {came around the corner into the little large. powerful influence machine for the trest- | Cove, and the buck with a bound disappear- men: of these diseases. Consultation free. ed ir tne woods. The Dr. Chase Company, 1512 Chesteut street, wbIS-th&s52t | oer Thursday. SUBURBAN NEWS FALLS CHURCH. At a meeting of the school board of the town held Tuesday {t was decided to establish a higher srade in the principal's department of the graded pablic school azd employ an udditional teacher in the primary department. Miss Ida N. Ball was unaulmonsiy elected as such teacher. The term wi? commence the second Monday in ber and continue for nine mouths instead of elght, as heretofore. The annual meeting of the Epworth League Union of the Baltimore conference of the M. E. Church South was held in Dulin Chapel here Monday even- ing. There was a large attendance, especially from Alexandria, from which city fifty attended. Mr. Charles H,’ Lamar of Rockville, Md., presided, and Mrs. H. G. Febrey and Miss Eva Birch served as organists alternately. Dr. W. R. Andrews of Rockville, Md., gave ‘an account of “the tip,” and a paper was read by Rey. W. H, Melville of Hyattsville, Md. » “What Should Be the Attitude of ‘ard the Chapter?” Rev Ampstrong of Washington gave an interesting’ taik on the “To What Extent May the Pastor Expect From the Charity and) Help Department >” ©. ‘i vered an address on the sub- More Effect Miss Nel Work. ‘The music, in charge of Mr. HW. A. B b, was a special feature of the meeting. , Mr. E. F. Crocker, postmaster, has located the office in the brick bullding just completed by Mr. CE. Mankin on Broad street. ‘Mr, Willis Dixon, recently appointed postmaster at West End, has cissumed his duties and removed the office fixtures to the depot building. neer Lodge of Good Tem elected for the ur; Miss Tillie Rawlings, vice Galleher, secretary; Mrs, J. M. TI secretary; Mrs. W. L. Gordon, trea ty, marshal: G. W. Hawxhurst, past f. Rathbun, chaplain; J. "H. Garret Miss Maud Rathbun, ‘guard, Miss + Miss Ida 1c Rem M templar, Fon, sentinel Mabel Kerr, assistant secreta: crganist. These officers will be installed” next Tocsday evening by Mr. W. EB. Parker, depaty grand chief templar. Miss Maud Rathbun was presentative to the annual session of the grand lodge of the state, which meets in lottesyille September 7 and Mis. J. H, ret son alternate representative. “Mr. W. EB. Parker was recommended to the grand chief templar for appointm ty grand chief templar for the ensuing year. egutes to the District Lodge, meets at Chantilly August 10, the following EM. Bail, G. W. Hawshurst, 1 H Mrs, nates, J. Miss Merry. Eight young men were before Mayor Sunda, d Monday for disturbing the pea Falls Church depot Saturday night. fines and costs emounted to $2.50 each. é Mr. J. T. Popkius was before Mayor Payne W- nesd: charged by his wife with assault commit- ted Tuesday night. ‘The fine and costs imposed amounted: Alexander © tham, colored, has been awarded the contract for carrying the mail from ls Church post office to’ East End cflice, at $120 per annum, purch will hold a wn Monday even- dies of the Baptist Ch Eagle House la Chureh avor Soctety John McGill, rector of th iched a sermon on the oc isters present and taking part were Rev Heavener, Rev, D. L. Rathbun, Rev. J. W. Jee an A.M. Ca "1 like character will be held in the M. South, and Rev. J. H. Jenkins willy Messrs. J. S. Miley, Phoraas Terrett and G. K. Pickett have been elected to represent this district in the democratic state convention Roanoke, August U1 Rev. I Alexandrin, whe sas pastor of St. James’ t Falls Chureh, will hold ther Bow! ather ‘Teart Chur servi Mr. A. J. Dow y for Vermont to Vood, who fs very le! attend his daughter, Mrs. Hattie ii. t K Ladgs in excursion to Ba A. members and friew1s dA. M.. will go on wy ‘Thurston, colored, was before Mayor Payne ‘Thursday on a warrant sworn cut by 1 wife charging him witb Seating ber. Fined $2.50 and costs. Mr. Victor Tecrett has returned from a bicycle trip through the valley of Virzinia. ‘Miss Estelle Jones of Cape Charles, Va., 1s the guest of Miss Nellie E. Hawxburst. s Rollins and daughter, Miss Ethel, w Hampshire. y the ladies of the Ez iscopal night, on the lawn of M largely ‘attended and quit ‘A surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. ter Carl Gritfi A happy ev Miss Tillie Rav lings has returned from a visit to friends at Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Mrs. Luther Chapin, who has resided here for aevernl months, died at the residence of Co: Buc She was seventy-seven years of Mr. Mansssas Robey, an old and well-known resi- dent, died Thursday at Merrifield after a Mugering in the guest of Miss ning was spent by the aS FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. ‘Phe new board of supervisors held Sts first mee: ing Mond The following members, elected for the term of two years. baving duly qualified, were present: Simpron, Rice, Lukens, Willizms and Hu Mr. Hurst was unanimously elected chairman, The salaries and allowan except for fuel, of the various county officers were fixed at the same rates as last year, to be paid sem{-annually R. €. L. Moncnre was given the right to ere telephone lines on the county road from Vie to Falrfax Court House, provided ft does not in ans way inter with the travel on aud tle working of the road. The report of the overseers of the poor f Ls district. wus received and tiled. A number of a counts were audiied. Mr. War. L. Thompson, who had been in ill-health for a long thne, died at his Sunday twornin; His remains were Interred in the Fairfax cet lay afternoon, Rev. W. H. K. Pendl ting the services. Mr. S. R. Donohoe, jr., was breaking a colt a few dugg ago, whiell redred up and fell over on him, bruising him badly. The ool season this ye An abundant erops. Palf acres on Mr. produced fifty-elx und a field of wi same farm, produced thirty bushels to t Mrs. W. J. Malone evening in honor of of Maryland, whe is visitin sembled at 6 o'clock und in games and other pustimes nti” Was upnounced, when a bountiful repast was served. Dancing was then in order for the rest of the evening. [efrestin were served at a late hour. Among those present were Mrs. Lynch and two daughters of Richmond, Va., Mr.’ Butler of Washington, Misses Be Pickett, Kirby and Lynch, Messrs. Beatty, Brandus, Lynch and Farr, Mr. J.’ Russell Wyatt of Huntington, W. Yi: Miss ‘Salle Sloan of Baltin guests of Mrs. Jos. E. Willard. ae WASHINGTON GROVE. its effect i cne- ir fo the a is having , Miss Me The gue Mrs. W. H. Roach and family have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Houghton on Grovg avenue. Mrs. W. H. Jepper and child, who bave been visiting Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Parcher on Ist avenue have returred to the city. Miss Filer of Washington is visiting Mrs. Cornelius Cissel gn 4th avenue. Mr. B. 8. Platt aud family left last Friday for Woodmont, Conu., where they will spend the rest of the summer. Miss Jean Looke> of Washington is visiting Misa Eva Peck on Grove avenu Mrs. W. 8. Roose, Dr. W. Smith Roose and Miss B Jean Connell have left for Washington, aud from there they will go to the Vaeonian Springs, Va. ‘The following ure registered at the Hotel Al- vany: Mis. Henry Dinkelspiel_of New York, Mr. B. Baer of Alexundria, Mr. J. Eiseman of Auanta, Ga.; Mr. Gilbert Strauss, Baltimore; Mr. Gus ordlinger, Washirgten; Mr. Clinton Smith, Bal- ore, and Mr. Ben. Nordlinger of Washington. ‘The aunual match game of base ball between the first and second teams occurred last week. The first team, Capi. Boyer, won by a score of 23 to 18. Errors ai wild throws were the features of the game. ‘A inceting of the Young People’s Soctety of Wash- ington Grove was called for last Monday evening to consider plins whereby money might be raised with which to build a chapel, On account of the stormy Weather a quorum was not present, and ibe meeting adjourned until some future date. Mr. Jas. Francis Sands end family have taken the “Dumberton avenue cottage’’ on 3d avenue. Mr. T. 'f. Apple of Washington is visiting friends on Sth avenue. ‘A most enjoyable entertainment was given by the ‘members of the Sunday school last Wednesday evering to thelr friends in the Grove. The follow- ing program was rendered: Plano duet, Miss Meta Alischu, Mr. Janvier Lindsay; solo, Miss Hattie Wise; recitation, Mester Alfred Lindsay; solo, 0- prano, Miss Sadie Schuckers, accompanied by’ Mr. Arthur Boyce; violin solo, Miss Faith Woodward; ano solo,’ Miss Grace Altschu, with violin ciligato by Mr. Melville D. Lindsay; recttation, Mr. Houghton; bass solo, Mr. Middleton; banjo, Mr. Clements; soprano solo, Mrs. W. H. Allen; mandolin, Mr. Houghten. ‘The Busy Bees of Washington Grove entertained their friends Inst Monday evening, presenting a pro- gram consisting of songs and recitations, Amon; Those who took part were Stewart Boyer, Franl Middleton and Faith Woodward, the entertainment rit being under direction of Mrs. Alfred Wood- ward, ——.— i HYATTSVILLE. For some time past the question of organizing a military company has been under .discussion by the young men of this place. Recently the plan assumed sbape, and a petition will be presented to Governor Lowndes asking that all necessary equipments, including uniforms, be furnished the cempany. Tbe name of Mr. Frank Hickey of the District National Guard is mentioned for the captaincy, and it 1s thought that at least forty memberg will be enrolled. Mr. William P, Magrader has presented the ‘Tierney Volunteer Fire Company with bis check aS we teMt inl. f for $25 as a slight token of appreciation for the | deavor Society wax displaced this month by an ex- valaable services rendered the company during } cursion to Marshall Hab ‘Thursday evening. the receut fire on Pike avguue An nnovation by the Krightweod Electric Ratl- mysterious manner which Justice Carr’s | way Company, which is crently appreciated by be- ettice took fire is still a general fopfe of conversa- | lated excursionista and those whose business keeps tion. | There is Ifttle doub thagéthe oil ean was | them late. is the running of a 1 o'clock car from eet by some one and a match applied. The case | the Boundary, The read now gets Its power from Is being sifted to the bottom, arti the authorities | 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the Potomac Electric Light are in hopes of tracing the cxime ty the perpetrator. | and Power Company, and during. the remaining The Hyattsville Cycle Club recently gave its | seven hours from its own power house. first ladies’ run. Nearly SM the Indy cyclists in pete ahh Aah the village were invited, und the majority of them = Participated. ‘The ran Wag.to Hefghtwood and the HERNDON. Teturn through the Soldiers’ Homes iptain Harry, W. Gore “ind Mesers. C. A. M.} Mr. Thomas Burr gave a bisthday party Tuesday, ie, Rexford Smith. Harey Miller and Aifred H- | the 27th instent, in honor of his son Rasmond, who have completed arn, wements for a_ two | y, as Weeks’ cruise down the Pi omne and on the Chera- was. thirteen: years “of age. “Those pr ee, eake bay. ‘The party wi leave August 1. ‘Mr. | Aunie Schooler, Ruth Dyer, Burnie Dutton, Belva john Holden, treasurer we the club, is taking a | Dutton, Annie Gresham, Marie Gresham, Roberta two weeks’ vacation at Lurfy, V Overton, Jennie Robey, Sidney Doffie, Susie Kep- cape ie Eee felt ee it ime Manet’ | bart, esse Groh, Katie Groh, Pearl Raymoml and A lawn party wus given last ‘Thursday evening | Clyde Burr, John Duttie, George Rovey, Frank the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Louis A. Helden. | Rovey, Charlie Mahoney and Arthur Kephart, Ray- rs. Holden was assisted iby MAsses Faller and | imond’s schoolmates. ‘The occasion was one of much Drayton. The proceeds will be devoted to the enjoy meht, guild fand of Pinckney Memorial hureh. oe Ixteen coses of. ced Violattous of the liquor Mr. E. L. Howard ard family are enjoying a law, sald to have occurred at Laurel, were brought | camping season near Clark's Gap. ore Justice Curr last Monday. While the pris- Misses Ainy amd orgia McKeen, who have been oucrs were being arraigned ‘Tom Sward, from the | attending the summer normal school in Charlottes- upper part of the county, caused seme disturbance j Ville, are now sojourning iu Waynesboro’, Va. the street bel threvening to KIM T. M. | Mr. Geo, A. Williuns is renovating and’ improving Hardesty of the Baltimore International Detective | bis house on the banks of Folly Lick. Association, who had worked up the ¢ Sward Mr. T. E. Reed ts muking “improvements on his Was induced to leave town and serious trouble | residence. Was avoided. Dr. E. L. Detweiler's new house is about ready —— for the plasterers. RIVERDALE. ROCKV! ROCKVILLE. The sudden death of Mrs, Ellen Wright, colores An adjourned meeting of Ridgley Brown Camp of occurred near Bladensburg on Saturday last. Mrs. | Concedirate Veterans will take place bere Siturday, Wright’ was taking care of her son's house and | augus: 7, at which Ciicers for the easuing year will ebildren, the latter having been recently left | ye elected. At the conclusion of the adjourned motherless. he had carried a heavy vessel of | metting the regular meeting of the camp will be Water up stairs for bathing purposes, ti exertion | held. ‘The busine-s to be transacted will be of an producing hemorrhage of the dungs. Her sou re- | interesting character, embracing the reports of sev= sponded to a summons for aid and found her dead. | eral important committecs, and a large attendance The tide of whooping cough in Riverdale ts ebb- | js expected. ing rapidly, an occastonal whoop only serving to] A festival and te rumind the inhabitants of the recent securge. The | John’s Catholic Chur little ores are sufe, not a single fatality bavi grounds near Forest Glen August 11. The tourna- curred. ment will be for amateurs and wil be conducted The venomous mosquito presents its bill more | by Meats, Neale Clurk i rk Marbow persistently this season than it has been kaown um commnissione rhament for the benefit of St. Will be heid on the church to do heretofore in this neighborhood. was b y. Tue followl were exum- Mrs. Charles Earl has gone to Tenleytown for a | ined, ind ordered {9 be pald: Columns 34 week's outing. road’ 4 . $5: Mount Hope Retreat, care of int The poison oak got in Its work on little Agnes | sane a County jus, Preston to an alarming extent. She has been | same, ite a sufferer frem its effects, Riel Mr. William Wilkon's new hiotse will soon be | R. beautifully flatshed inside aud ready for occupancy. | pati Sin; Charles H. Lewis, road, plese boar FIG: Geonge I irawtard, ‘piking, $48: 0X! res Smmett. plking, $87. B. Gaidnr, piking, $413 KENSINGTON. Jamies W. Watkins, road, $1502 Ler piking, $10.10; Jsiua L. Riggs, ; Parmer, road, rade aud pising, $92.05 same, 09? $13.15; Henry Best, use of king. $140.54 re of insane Rev. L. Beller, D. D., vice eb ‘ilor of the - Awerican University, Washington, will preach atf Price, p $3.75; J. 1. Richards, read, $13.50, Se apadta Se. Be charen % Spe ‘The ectors of taxes in the five collection dis- Se tt M- E. Church tomorrow a Am. triets have been furnished with thelr books and Tue sacrament of the Lord's suppor will be sdmin- | have commenced the work of collecting. istered. The work of straightening the stun The Misses Page of Prineoss Ann county, Md., | Water works has been in progress for s Maen ese dnoaine Dace Sp ve + | Phe brick aud st Kk has been ughters of Judge Page of the supreme court, are | Work is now pros the steel portion of the visiting xt the home of Mr. I. li. V tow It is expected that the structure. will be Dr. end Mes. RB. Detciek are speading aw completed in a few days, when the water will be With thely son, Mr. Paul E. Detricx, at Bushtield, _ ee Ee eo Va. for the al days. ted aud Daring 1 ‘The coloved people of this vicinity are holding | ple of th open air services cach yon the ground Ww ehureh as soon is the no can be raised, ‘tl day last were conducted py Rey. of Linden, assisted by Re und Rev. Wiliams of W Tomorrow will | minister Miss Bind William M. I, pister visited 1 residences of our and received rk, Willams, who was brought he nO. detectives, char ict on an cacursion train, the county jail Thursday. temporarily allowed the frcede retarned from a | Yard, and by som ns succeeded, sbingion. Hy Ue o mee On icin tiny: is visiting Mrs. has puutatias and seashore, | Meh” wall surrou the inclosure. and wil Warner Me: | The retin smocratic primary mortal tion belt Tues Mr, a ve | their officts my mnterial been’ spending a few days with their ter, | int Mrs. Kebert: M. Moor 1 est e heen ments for the lawn party, to be given rk of the eireuit Mi evening next for the of the . to Albert S. Gate Noyes” Librar ive been ¢ mes of koma tennis and croquet Will be played, for whieh band: i prizes will be given, the ent ts for either cane, Miss and Mary Little oF the eraqu EL lot Tt, roll te 3a blo-k coma Park nd 4, block rk; $—. Charles - 0. Warfield, tract of land called Prospect Hill;? $1,100, Charles Gustave Harrison, ‘lots ALL why assisting bi keepins: lovers" of good Hite requested to come ont a nment a success. In ander open through the winter It ts pusiderable sumé should be mtised ie. sighton to Olof A. Woodside; $720. on, Woodside and uy, right of way for ertatinim A miecting of the Home Missionary Society of the ner Memori:l Presbyterian Chareh will be Leld 3 s in the chureh Thursday evening af 7 o'eloe :S-. Margaret J. Beall to J, Lawrence Daw- Mr. and Mrs, G. W, Beaton of New. York city, | son, jr., lot 10, Mock 17, Beail's subdivision of Mr. Emile Huck, Miss Blanche Hack, Messrs, Clar: | Rockville: $—." Christian’ G. Beall to Silas A. ence aux) Wardlow Huck Beall, interest in tract of land: $1,000, J Hartman, Miss Tones, exec W. Keys, tract of ary Hodxe of Wa nt guests of | Be Mr. and Mrs. Edwin €. Sprizg Ca $—. Eliza Tur- Mrs. E. Lewls is suffering from a stroke of | Ber to Sylves tof land called nervous prestration. re were 1 pred to eee last ten days have mate. RANDOLPH, Sale Manin plana rop left tn who have Colonel Wm. E. Nye of the Past Office Depart- A their wheat report a fine yleld nuty and quality, ment and his family are regfstered at the Ingleside | eee ae te and Mi Hotel. Manee of Wes! 1 and the Distr Mrs. Ella Bright of Chicago, ML, 4s spending the | at Washington Grove August 20 to woth with her sivter, 3 Tes Little, Peni neatssueake he ladies ef Mt. Zion Baptist Church Die WWimeldel Davis of thie place analytes ancl day ast and organized a Mite Socte A. Hoskins of Washington were married the 20th both in wil be held 2, inclusive. and workers will be in attend: will meet monthly. instant by Rev. Jas. F. Mackin of St. Ws Cath- Hance and daughter, who have | Me Chireh. adow Brook fara, bave gone | Rev. W. C. Rrian of Baltimore will hold an al!- meeting at Hunt.ng Hill Su He will by several other m iMprove ments renurned fro York state Maudolpls in New of gave Pte in was fin ne officers reiety folks eure Is were served bountifully and the merry in Sop cof ing continued the wee sma’ hour being daily exercised on the race M. Mace, Clarence Lochte, J. Chi track, sum: of the county trotters showing good speed, A union pra and Win. miittee. hafer coustituted the executive Ing will we eld Inthe Bap. See next Wedneed iy, commen i == as ‘The Intercession of the Mol SANDY SPRING. s nz Believers How to Pray" Romans Miss Maud hor of New Yor Mrs. Laura Riht; Miss Lucille ¢ more is a guest of Miss [Sabella city is visiting rrett ltt aunt, Miss Li Mrs. Lo 1. Ni Willinm Scofield and family, who moved from this vicinity to San Antonio, Tex., several since, ha nelnded to take up thelr abede perarily, in California to pecmit Mies Sara Scotield | daughter, M to pursue a cour Jr. University as a particula fr a visit in Virgi daughter, Misses have gone to Mart visit: Mr. Lawis Cr spending jy at the Leland Stanford, dis well rementhered y bright pupil of Rockland School, pm Which she graduated with ercdit. Miss Nora Leland Stabler has been appointed pal of the public school at Takom «1 Mies Edith Hutton, a forrer bas recently been granted a diploma by the has ent we Rabbitt and Va., for mily of Washington at the home of Mrs. s been appointed principal ensuing year. a ppointed one of the trustees to the Rockville High School in the place of David H. Bouic, resigned. ton, ES cine fee teal dl ; on the duties of her profession in that town Mrs. Frederie D. J om gave an afternoon tea LAUREL. to the temperance so of Astiton Tuenday, si Mr, and) Mrs. Lawrence Reese and danghter of a5 Baltimore are the guests of Miss Ellen Stabler; |. it 28d Mrs. Thomas N. the Mixses Hallowell and Riggs, Philadelphia, of Mrs. Margaret S. Hatlowell; Mrs. Cannon, New York, ‘of Mrs. Wiliam W. Moore; Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Bentley, Miss Lian H. Bentl Miss Jean D. Crane has returned from a visit Miss Eleanor M. Bentles of Mrs. Jeseph T. Moore; |, AUS) June sites Chane of Talehnore Jolin Son and daughter, Philadelphia, of Mrs. | te ber aunt, 3 shred pape ie Ast M. Stabler. Dr. and Mrs. Emory G. Valk are staying in Other visitors have been Edward L. Palmer and | Washington, where the doctor is undergoing a ma Bie ane a ace eels ae see a course of treatment for one of his eyes. Harvey of Baltimore, Mr. ‘and Mrs. Watrous, Miss | Miss Marie Bagaley of Washington Is the guest Ellen ‘Tinker, Miss Kate Bradley, Mr. and Mrs, T. | he1 her uncle, Mr. LeTtoy Livingston, Janney Brown and Miss Janet M. Brown of V Miss Edith Pyles of Anacostia, D. C., returned irgton, Henry Slaymaker of Alesandrla and Miss | nome Thursdar, after an extended stay with ber Bedale) Newiill onayieginia: __ | frend } Miss Ruth McLaren. a and Mrs, Feederte Stabler and Mr. and Mrs. | Tate Cluuries F. Shafter, dr. aud Dr. B.A. Sparks ‘ariton Is. Stabler. have returned from Capon | yi ye dEUS 260 kar SEs 4 Springs after aa absence of ebcut two weeks, | Will leuve August 15 for a sojourn of two weeks Meee Roger rocke: in Baltimore, Meajemia i | Als be M. Breese (GE Haktamnare coal be thes xueat Miller and John Thomas at Potouze, and Miss | Qonth of Avminte D2 Ws Suewden, duriug” the Bersle Robison at Gaithersburg. Miss Edua_ V. Thomas 1x in Baltimore, and Sirs, Willam Far] guermct, Auditor BE. T: Baldwin has returned quhar at Ocean Cit: Rev. C. P. Smith, pasior of Trinity M. E. Churea Miss Esther T. 1s spending the summer | south, has returned from ‘Toronto, Canad: lore College, in which institution she | he attended the Epworth Leugue convent Mrs. EL A. parks is visiting her parents in -¢ Trooke Miller has returned to St. Louis, ; a ag er eparelts Mrs, Miller and. Miss Florence Miller” at | Crampton, Queen Aune’s county, where she will nore, Where they will rewain for some tine. Mrs. George -E. Baldwin a pele Admiral Jonett and John C. Bentley have be aeons ere antes asked to serve as judges of a tournament, which Miss Mary Compton, who has been it pein Aoreume a Cy coment Dict fu Tea, | Bostou, returned owtn; sville in August, The Laytoifville base ball | itiness’o ther, Ni ic nm - team will play the Highland nine the samg day | ton‘ Heriroien Ke Norfolle Seay ee at the same ‘place, and a ballcon ascensfon is | “Tie party Laureliaus, consisting of promised by the managers. Xorman_ Ellis, S$ Billard and William Bh- Heary T. Lea and Hirany Brown of Lawrence, { Zard, who have been camping out at South river, 1a Mass., are expected here in a few dass.” | Anne Arundel county, returned home today, Sandy Spring Cycle Club. George F. Nesbitt, | “Mr. ‘und Mrs. Harold Baxter Rees of Virginia President, met at Belmont Qhursday evening. were at the Lawn several days this week, the ‘This portion of Montgomery’ ounty “has been | guests of Mra, Hees’ pareulsy Naval Ulcer: Barte favored lately with the most copioix rains of | Gan pton aud’ Mis. Goutal. > Z quite two years, and the Patuxent river hus been = Higher at some points than even the oldest citizens Young left Saturday have ever known it previously. Mr. Merritt Havi- BALLSTON, - Jand's mill was considerably fomdel, but without be serfous damage, a numb2: idges were com- 3 tele aa ea ani travel was'obstructea for a | Mrs. Albert Veitch is entertaining her mother, Say ‘or two by wrehouts as Well ap by Water. Mrs. Wilkins of Norfolk, Va. — Mrs. Jesse Norris and daughter have returned BRIGHT WOOD. from a pleasant visit of two weeks with the mother — = of Mrs. Norris, in Baltimore, Md. Miss Jennie Dickson of Philadelphia, Pa., has} The Christian Endeavorers of Mt. Olivet M. EB. been visiting the Misses MagEIwée. She returned | Church are planning an excursion to Bay Ridge, to home today. i ¢ take place August 25. Z Miss Muggle Hereford of Washington is visiting | The Ladies’ Missionary Meeting of the Presbs- at the home of Mrs. Graveson Flint street. terian Church met Wédnesday afternoon at the Miss Jessie Brown expecta to leave Monday for | home of Mrs. Arthur Cathcart. Rey. D. L. Rath- a pleasure sojourn of some months’ duration in| bun and wife of ls Church were present. The New York state. ee meeting was presided over by Mrs. Rathbun. Mr. J. Clay Graves is In New York on a combined | Hev. Fred E. Andrews left on the 20th tustant for aninoaa and’ pled eane tcl < a visit to his home, in Bergen, N. ¥., to be gone » a iach until August 13. Services will be held as usual All Brightwood was grieved, though not, surprised, luring hiscatsence. ‘The Rey. Varnum D. Collt at the death of little Everett, the infint son of | ). D. will sll the pulpit Sunday, August 1, and Pastor H. M. Reed of Emory Chapel, which oc- | Elder ‘Munson will have charge ‘of the weekly curred Sunday last. Ever since {ts birth the child | Prayer meeting the following ‘Thursday, 5 has been afflicted with convulsions, and during | | At the monthly business meeting of the Senior the last six months its death has’ been hourly | Soclety of Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian expected. ‘The little one was free from the terrible | Church, Sunday last, the following officers for the spusms for a short while before its death, ands| Junior Society were lected for the next six passed away as if into a deep sleep. months: Superintendent, Mrs. Ella Chappelear; as- ‘The funecal services were Beld at the parsonage | sistant superintendents,’ Misses Emily Hayes and at 8 o'clock Monday evening, Rev. Mr. Locke of | Israel Dougins; advisory board, the above named Marvin Methodist Church having charge. Interment | with Miss Mary Hayes and Rev. F. E. Andrews. was made at Brookesville, Md.‘ Mrs. Reed has been | The juntors held their business meeting Wednesday. staying since with relatives in Washington. ‘The social Wednesday evening at Mt. ‘The Brightweod Dra, Ma. ‘Tin,”” ap crganiza- | Church was enjoyed by all present. ‘The invitation tion of young jie with bistrionic talents, met | extended to the sister tian Endeavor society last Saturday at the home of one of its membe: is accepted, and it really seemed for the evening Mr. John Ray. It was decided to give an enter. | as if both sorteties were agaim ore. taloment in .the near future, and the following | A short program, ably rendered, was followed by new members were elected: Active, J. L. Norris, | refreshments, after which social features were ir, and Thos. Grant; honorary, Anna MucElwee, | introduced. label MacElwee, Gertrude Ray, Sadie Edwards, | Miss Ida Marcey has had for ber guests the past aan T. Cockerille, Allen Jennings and J. $. Wal- — ite cousin, Miss eee be ae and her smith, ttle friend, 3 ell, bot! ington. ‘The regular monthly social of the Christian En- ‘Miss Sadie Topley been entertaining her cou- sin, Miss Alice Clokey @f Washington, for the past thelr friends. twa weeks. md recitat one Mr. Ralph Baldwin bas been enjoying his le served on the li of absence at bis cu y ne with his family. Mrs. . Mtager, Mee Ping es lan, Mr. and sire, Join tug 1 | { refines! TAKOMA PARK. and Mra 3, Bone ue. b | Mrs. Chas, Rizggies, Mr and Mrs. Mrs. Helen Krafft, Mrs. H.W. Keefer and Miss ; muller of Trackiand, Mr ‘and Mrs Ker Mumfe Eichman have zone to visit friends tn Fred- | 17) C\Mochart. of Washington, the Misses Heltmal i ler, Mise Wolf, Mrx Schmidt. Mim Scharf. Miss eck county, Md. Miller, Miss Stauber, Miss Germain Miss Hartel Mrs. Carrie R. Jimerson and Miss Jennie Jimer- | Miss Spangls Mr. Albe Mr. Me Mer, Mr. son leave the first of next week for a two weeks’ | Stwhner, Mr. Wagner and Mr. Mir A meeting was held rn nily te make fy to beh Anthony's Charch t the various « sokurn, the former at Lower Cedar Point, Md, | and the latter in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virgit August. Th Mrs. Link Anderson and her two sons of Ana- | 7)P0picd abd special sicatures we costia arc visiting at the home of ex-County Com- | the ie OMe mhsioner Thomas Hardesty, near Takoma. Maxtor Tiardesty has also been spending consider. We time this summer at the residence of Mr. Thomas Hardesty. J oP eS le 2 rom Row md enjered an Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, an old resident of Mary as a ektinnene tbh wreak. Been tr. and Mrs. Quackenbush, Mr Mr and Mrs. Lynen, ldcen, Miss Many of New ; Mr. and Mra. Many fam ss Dot of New York, Miss Kath Miss Nettie Etz, Rev. James Many of New Wignall and Mr) William Have nent has been seen an the Neldiers’ + on the Bu dives” i land, and the last member of the Bean family, was buried Just Soturday a€ Spencerville. She was born in Is12, “Constreetion on the Washington, Woodside and | yh J tm Forest. Glen railway is rapidiy. progressing. The | jy" yy ralls Lave already been Inid as far as Gr ioe Cbureh, Woodside, and a car will be rua on the as Sib new road as fa ‘The contractors will he accewlon of the mew quarterinas reud Monday morning tarough the Childs property. | Ueut. ie F Laan ee oF ee —_—— “The Misses “Hunt of Washington, daughters Hunt, are the gu LANGDO: wor ef the Soldi Mre, Forwood of Mrs. Beddington, living near Langdon, had a Dr. Buck of Rock Cresk Church is recover. very narrow escape from serious injury. While | ing from a severe illness driving across the b over Emporia street the | Miss Maggie 1a platking gave w the borse, vebicle and its occupant were thrown to tye street below. ‘The rriage Was demolished amd the horse badly burt. How Mrs. Buddington escaped with her life ts regard:d as almost a miracle by those who are femiliar with the locality. ‘The official board of Langdon M. E. Church will give a lawn party for the benefit of the church on the grounds opposite the residence of Mr. 1 J. Baker one eveuing next week. timore and Ohio ‘railroad this week, and the appearan eittly improved A. Roberts and the danghter of the latter, Miss Warre armed from an | exvended siay_at Col Mr. and Mrs. G. 8. 1 s have gone to an extended stay. 1d. Baker and thefr childry are visiting Montreal and other ten and family have gone to Datfeld, Home Band bas the Soldiers’ Home has taken up Hence in Brookland. tanley of the Soldiers’ Home has retn: Hfornia, where he accompanied Staul mmbrough to join their father tion was | re of the non 4 hivile, 1 . Va, wih ploces tn Canad Mr. W. B. Page has gone to Nomint, Va.,_ and upon his return will be accompanied by Mrs." Pase and their children, who have been visiting Mrs. Page's parents for Some the past. Joying a visit to Boston Alvey of Washington has taken mp his of Exkington has béen on. ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. fon from Alexandria county to the democratic state convention, to be held in Roanoke August 12 next, is composed of Messrs, Frank Hume, A. B. Grabam and A. A. Lipsce It is understood that Messrs, Hume and Lipscomis are for the nomination of J. Hoge Tyler for gov- ernor, and Mr. Graham for Taylor Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. Ha The examination of applicants for teachers in the jablic schools of the county will take place 4 the public school building at Ballston on the 3d and ith of August for white teac pol WH hoMl a lawn festival The de turn Monday fr rom a visit tos Charles 1 of Richmond, n visiting bis mother, Mrs. Sbertual mad and family of «to Boston by se Episcopal services Lave been suspended at ¢ 1 until Septenter Mrs. Biddis family are visiting im Penns: and on the | yan hand Gth for colored teachers. twine | . Granville Lewis of Evkington is visiting im s will be under the supervision of Mr. James | Maryland : Ms, superiutendent of public schools of | | M have as thelr guests | Mr. 4s das granted to the W., A, | werer y the right to extend | ment reservation company may proce and Miss Dor 3 Carried into the Catheli Arlington Ing a wurprise party was Westerly through the county toward Fal sine Barker of Wastingion, 1.« eusinary. owhe re bis leg by f 1 Mey M |. Leith, J. A, and F. BE. Dodson of | amd as pow at the house of Mr. anu Mes Washington have beaght at Center Ballston | B. Jobuston, on Dover street and 14 and will ee the erection of two Louses t Blue Bell Sockil Club of W ve during Uke neat week. tive grirty came out in aa express w ” ee by tour berses. The visitors ad with Chit A GLENCARLYN, VA. large tab a with Dr. William Backus and family of Chestnut avo- | the repast a stn , nue returned ome last ‘Tuesday evening after a | WRU a tote hour, | vine Sterne tires Gelightfal sojourn of a week at Colonial Beach, | With its jolly, crowd, t Among thoes Va | sent were Mr. and Mos. A. Mr. amd Miss (1 Rabeorl Mrs. Ik. Collingsworth, “Mrs.” A\ Mise May % ease xe | Wenzel, president: BABSC: Misc Mollie Alves, ore j Miss Eula Bayne, Mise Heitie Cox, Miss 0) M. \ Mr. Earnest Paxton, Miss Neata Alvey Among the several handsome dwell | Calahan, Mr. F Med. erected in this section that of Mr. Huber, Mr. |. Mr. Joe Jones on “Railwad HG" ts attracting mu miration and comment. A large number provements have be: enibodied In the plans of Sen Cerra mPa pee ays TMi | Mr. Charles Turner of Pittsburg fe the guest be added to t of his father, T. R. Turner. Mr. Willian + | The ladies of Ascension Episcopal Church gave a See geen bak LCR a ee ne ee | well catroninel fentival Thursday evening at Pair x the many visitors seen on the “board | View grove for th —— THERSBURG. = G dluriug (the just week were Judge VoD. | Dr E. ¢. Etchison is tl at his home of Washing iS ee Mina Pecription books have been opened to promdte f Georgetonn, D." C. Miss Ap- seagasterics seithage vaya ati ‘and. Mr. Edgar ‘Uber pt | & Be enterprise the purchase-of a lot at Darby's grove and the erection of a spacious pavilion for ier sister, | dancing and the accommodation of eds the guest of : H. Stockbrigge of Chestout avenue. Stock is being liber 1 i 500 per et The Alaskan gold fever, so fatal to thousands | 41" an ay a ae oe so common to the average individual, bas | Messrs. BR. Dorsey Trundell, Lee M. the residents of this” section of | Vir and xinit. and should present indications prove correct, tone purty will leave Glenearlyn for the ke re: during the coming uonth. It is xelicrally understood that a company, com. posed of leading business men of the town and arrangements to send a rep- e Yukon country with a view to operations early next year. While the personnel of the association cannot be learned, it can be stated on good authori | Charles’ F. ry of the Washington features of an exe Real Estat pany, and a resident of this place, | Wil be papers by Dy Andrews ot Rockville Will make the trip "in the interest of the com! 7 an ‘ott Duvall, and addresses by Revs. AL 0 pay. ply starting on bis long journey e: Armstrong of Rockville and 1. PL West of As! in ed the recent tute Special mumte will be ret capital stock | chepter of the MoE. Chi information | to participate larcnce Deval are thy nterprise, whieh pletion by August 15. D. Russell, of Gow Templars, Ithersburg say evening next the G: will bold th M. E, nt program. in preparation red. ch South bas been ny few days, where st riptic may be lndy of Lay- ws from aed sisty and it sen, ties Will journey Westward at the opening B survive her, T at Laytonsville poss offickat ing vorurted ot when Miss M. of Washington to Mr. —— OAK CREST. — day a sorprixe Mrthdos py K. ‘The spacious Inwn was ty ated with Japanese lant cordially received. and tional ant futures, refrestim the Washing? Misses 7 "1 Kate Moll . Theodore Duvell Jor chapero Mr. Chas. BE. Faiewan, Dr. Jos. W. Anderson, | friends to giv Mr, Allen C, Cleugh, Mrs, Gus. Brandt, Mr. A. J. LeBretn, Miss Rebecea Webster and Mr. Kan dail, members of the Capital Camera Club of Wash- ington, and Mrs. Fairmen, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Clough, spent Saturday afternoon and evening at the Crest, the gue ts of their fellow member, Miss ry. ne, Janes Beckham, Moffer, Cissel and ida ‘Tullock, the Mistes Priest, Mr. Will erst ends oi Sterick were Sa NCES ee willnea aeat Stes see oe ee ee ee Lof Washington were the guesss of Mrs, Kim] “Rey, W.C. Bryan ef Baltimore will fl the pnl- aeek t e Epworth M. E. ; eveebng- . Martin has been visiting Mrs, D. D, | Bit of the Epworth M. E. Chu day evening. Cameron for a few days. a ees ‘Atuong other visitors at Ouk Crest during the iast The Musteal Blacksmith ek were M ns, eesistant Hbrarian of the | From the San acy sek yushivgton Free Library; Mr. Oscar F. Dana and | 4, ou and Mrs. Burdette Matthews and daaghter. ‘T was walking along a hot, dusty street a in Redwood City the other day,” remark« BROOKLAND. a tourist, “when I stopped to rest in the shade of the village smithy. The smith was a giant in stature, and, with the sleeves of s red s rolled s brawny Mr. Roland Booth and family have taken posses- | M8 Ted flannel shirt rolled up to his bra ay sion of the house formerly occupled by Mr. Wood. | Shoulder and his big leather apron on, he Mrs. Follin is visiting in Scranton, Pa. was as picturesque a son of Vulcan as 1 Mrs. Fitzgerald returned recently from a Iengthy | ever saw. sojoura at Saratoga, New York and polats along the watched him blowing his wheezy old Hudson. bellows, and then as he commenced fash- Mrs. Harry Dowling and daughter Mary left | toning a horseshoe he broke out into song. Thursday for Staunton, Va., where they will re-}It was ‘The Armorer’s Song,’ from Robin Mr. Love and family of Hyattsville have moved inte the Follin cottage. main until the opening of the school term, Hood, that made the sooty rafters ring. The M. E. Sunday schoo! enjoyed an excursion to “‘Let hammer on anvil ring, ring, ring. Marshall Hall Thursday. he sang, as he struck the white-hot irc Much complaint ts mide of the failure of the com- | blow after blow that made the fiery sparks missioners in putting down the promised gravel | fly. Then followed the familiar ‘Cling, walks in Brookland.” The boards were taken up | clang, cling, clang.” some Woks aro on Hartford street, and no further | “1 have heard Cowles sing that a dozen ‘ork tow 0 so that seg tees a8 ama- Since ‘the recent tains the street te iipeamtie | times, and IT have heard ambitious ama ‘Thirteenth strect hus been without any waik for the | teurs sing it all over the world, but that past two months. Tue citizens think that some- | Song never stirred me as it did when I thing shoald be done and hope that It will not be | heard that blacksmith’s mighty voice sing- long before active steps are taken in this direction. " s iL I will never forget it ir. ‘Franklin 'T. Howe, jr., has returned from s | n6 it over his anvil. I sa re fortnight’s visit in Frederick county, Md. a> long as I live.” Donald, th Miss Eva Axres of New York is t t of by ee eS sleter, ita. WarSisies gusst of her) second bass in Grace Church cholr. Miss Bumily Brooks aid Miss Agnes Brooks and eee aE her sister, Etaily Louise Brooks, have returned fro! ri a lengthy’ visit to Atlantic City and New York city, oc eee 3 order = een daened| Bor the proper grading | From the Chicago Record. of 13th street from Milwaukee to Ontahat- Rev. B.'R, West will leave today to join bis} ‘The bicycle has almost run the horse wife and children at Duffield, Va., where he will | out of business, and now it has begun on remain for two weeks. During his absence the pul- - pit of the Queenstown Baptist Church will be filled | the cow. by tev. James Many of New York. ‘How's that unl George Do Reamer of Belvidere, N. J., a re. Why, wasn't that rubber-tire beefstcak guest of Col. Juan Lewis, “UPS Was the recent | we had’ for breakfast?” Miss Martha Page has returned from a lengthy PEG OCE in The Star pay because visit to New York. Mrs. Davis at thelr new home, “Chillum Castle,” | they bring answers. ing Wheel. A pleasant surprise was recently tendered Mr. and | “Want” ad: PEARLS OF It is not the correct thing to take part in family disagreements. If such occur in your presence, remain silent, as an outsider should, and retire as soon as possible.