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DIED.

ARDEESAR-On Thursday. August 16, 1924, at
$50 a IN, MARY SPIGNUL ARDEEsAR, beloved
wife of John p Ardeesar. aged sixty-nine
years
Funeral from her late residence, iO3 street
northwest this afternoon at O'Clock. Relatives
and friends invited TO attend. Baltimore and
Alexandria papers please copy)
CARR-On August Is 1894, at Rockville, BRIDGET
T. CARR, in the sxty-first year OF her aee.
Funeral from ST. Marys Church, Rockville, to-
day at o'clock. Interment at Barnesville,
COLLINS-On August 16, 1894, at $50 p. m, MARY
JANE, beloved wife o: j. Ii. Collins, in the sew
enty-fifth year of her age, at her residence, ASS
X street northwest
Funeral will take place Sunday at Thurmont
Nd
HANCOCK-Mr JOHN T. HANCOCK. grandfather
of Mrs II f Mason, died suddenly Monday,
August I3, 1894. in Dubuque, Iowa. He was
one of the most prominent citizens OF thai
place
MILLER-0n August I6, 1894, at 4:4s p. M, ELLA
FENToN, infant daughter OF w. 7. and Mary
f. Miller.
Funeral at 10 o'clock this morning from
parents residence, 90 street northwest
SELDEN-Departed this life on Thursday, August
l6. 1894, at IL a. IN, after brief illness, which
she bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. EiIZA.
BETH SELDEN.
Funeral from her late residence, go street
southwest at O'Clock this afternoon; thence II
Zion Baptist Church, f street, between Third
and Four and-a-half streets southwest. Friend.
and relatives are invited to attend by her daugh
ter, Maggie Ellis.
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the studio to the walls Of the final purchaser,
and It was said that the larger part of the
price stuck to Montgomerys fingers. Not
that he was ever accused OF dishonesty or
anything underhanded in his transactions
II he traded sometimes On the necessities of
improvident painters that was his own con-
cern and theirs. If there had even been hint
of more than this he could not have rem aimed
in the club.
"You know the club has quite an artistic
contingent. Clifford, the landscapist is one
of our best known art members and being a
particular friend of mine spoke to him about
accommodating Montgomery with this game
for keeps. as he expressed it. Clifford could
afford to lose a little money lift became neces-
sary and knew he had plenty of courage to
stay in as long as any.
Jimmy Pettingiil made the fourth member
OF our party.
"y do not think you will care to follow all
the course of our play. For some time Cliff
ford and Pettingilll lost steadily, making
some winnings, but most Of the money going
to Montgomery. From the start we had
played in sort Of terocious silence, - Il
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more than the mere money stakes was de-
pendent on the issue. For my life could not
tell why thought so, but as the hours went
by it grew on me that an event was drawing
toward its elimination.
"After midnight matters began to change.
Montgomery losing heavily and Clifford win
ming. The bets grew heavier with each hand
and once or twice l felt inclined to protest
against such plunging. But Pettingill who
seemed to see ahead more clearly than did,
gave me a look that held me silent.
Montgomery was we'll supplied with money
and for a long time paid his losses in cash.
But finally he took out his bank book, wrote
a check and passed 1t to Clifford in settlement
ami asked him if that was satisfactory.
Clifford placed it in mis- pocket without look
ing at it. merely nodding to the other and
went on with the game. This was repeated
two or three times and after that Fett;ngill
nodded to me that We had best draw out of
the game and let them fight It to finish
alone.
montgomery had grown nervous and was
playing recklessly. Clifford was calm, a little
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paler than usual. and with deliberate calcu.
iation that meant ruin to his adversary If he
could compass it. Presently Montgomery
paused and made hasty calculation in hi:
bank book; he hesitated a moment after this
and then said quietly to Clifford:
~ have no more money. would like tc
have another chance if you will let me. Ny
private collection OF paintings is worth
5000
"He looked at Clifford inquiringly. not put.
ting his question into words. AL right said
the other briefly and the game went on.
Il began to get nervous, no: knowing
where it would end and looked at my watch
1t was 3:20. I went to the window and could
see faint streak of gray light in the East
I was thankful for that. for believed the
Sarish daylight, which would soon be upon
US. would bring the men 20 their senses and
stop the play. thought Montgomery's pun
ishment had already been severe enough.
''while standing by the window heard q
sharp oath, and turned quickly enough to se<
Montgomery throw down his cards and settle
back in his chair with look of abjsct despair,
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Think Judgment Day Is Nigh,

CoFFEYvILLE, Miss, Aug. 17.-An immense
meteor burst Immediately over Coffeyville at
IL O'Clock last night with a report that shook
the earth for miles around and frightened the
people out of their wits. Those who witnessed
the phenomenon state that it resembled a
ball Of fire passing through the sky, and
when it reached point directly over the
town exploded with deafening report.
Fragments OF the meteor were picked up in
the streets. ,Teey present the appearance of
a volanic rock after an eruption, being fused
under the action of intense heat. The negroes
are greatly excited over the occurrence, and
they look upon it as direct warning from
heaven that the judgment day is close at
hand
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Clifford was bending toward him, his eyes
gloating upon his victim. l bad not thought
the man carried 80 much malice In his heart,
and for moment I liked him the less for it.
But only for q moment. Montgomery sud-
denly started.
"I have one thing more, he said, the
promise Of Rachael Norris to be my wife. II
! lose now. leave you clear field
'Ciifford rose quietly from the table.
"'You hear this, gentleman he said.
This cur has dragged the name Of lady into
game of cards. This hound he paused,
thought to give the other chance to resent his
words. this hound. he repeated slowly, has
managed to get Dan Morris in his debt He
has agreed to cancel the obligations if his
daughter would marry him. This, the brave
girl, in a moment of despair, consented to do.
This cur, he paused again, holds her to this
promise. And now he offers 1t as stake
upon game of cards.
Clifford seemed to grow In stature as he
spoke and the other to shrink to the proper
tons Of pigmy. When he had finished he
took the money ha had won and the checks
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not SO much harm has ever grown out OF our
cardroom. In this case good came of it. as
will show you.
.'Somc men are born gamblers. The in
stinct OF gaming is in their blood. and they
will take chances on any matter that concerns
this world or the next. Young Montgomery-
Rawdon Montgomery-was such one. He
always wanted to play for higher stakes than
the club limit. He wanted money enough to
make the game interesting So one night
We determined to oblige him.
81 must go back little and tell YOU enouRh
about Montgomery, so that you may clearly
understand what follows. He had been left
some monsy-enough so that he had never
been compelled to go regularly into business
in order to get a living. He affected the So
ciety OF artists good deal, and had the merit
of knowing a good picture when he saw it.
knowledge of this sort is just as valuable as
knowledge OF precious stones or of any
other fine commodity, if man knows how TO
use it. and has the commercial instinct.
Montgomery possessed these qualifications
and used them SO that many fsirish picture
passed through his hands on the way from
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Gard Canl6 al fh8 Club.

"As said to you at the time OF our last
conversation on these matters, we do not
care much to have club affairs made public
property. The spirit of reserve and exclu-
siveness which has characterized the club
since its inception is all against any public
parade, even in regard to such incidents as
this-which can only rebound to its credit.
You will give the report verbatim, will you2
You promise not to color it to serve the pur-
poses of newspaper sensation? Well, be-
lev. l can trust you then with the facts: they
sr- rot of the sort that we need hide them.
':ss. 1t is true that We have cardroom at
the ela5. believe gentlemen can play cards
for light stakes-and remain gentlemen.
''You think there is not much distinction
between that and gambling, eh? Well, we
wfll not discuss that point. We have always
discouraged any play for high stakes. and SO
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TWO PRIZE OFFERS.
The Times Will Give Money for Adjourn.
mcnt Predictions.

The Times Will Give Money for Adjourn
mcnt Predictions.
For weeks past the newspapers have pro-
phesied and the general public have antici-
pated the adjournment of Congress, and the
consequent reinsurance In the industrial and
commercial life of the country.
These prophesies and expectations have
not been realized and the lame impotency of
the peoples representatives to pass import
ant legislation daily grove more serious to
the welfare OF the nation.
The TINES offers a first prize OF s15 and a
second prize of $40 to the person guessing
respectively closest and next closest to the
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cording to the official record. the House of
Representatives shall adjourn for the present
session.
Fill out the following blank and mail it to
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BE SURE and put two-cent stamp on
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DR.. Riegel can be consulted in English or Ger.
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One weeks free treatm ent to all who apply in
person.
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Jo,Iv Fat Mems club Not the One

EDITOR TINES: We wish to impress upon you
the public and our many friends who have al
ways enjoyed good time at our excursions and
sociables, thst it is not club or the Jolly Fat
Mems Club, that has been mixed up in the police
scandal and the discharge of the unfortunate
policeman that belongs to the so-called Fat
Men Beneficial Association.
We have our own clubhouse at No. 7I9 Sixth
street northwest and always do our business
open and do not violate the laws We are an ir-
business men in the City of Washington, and
once more would like TO impress upon the pub
lie not to place any blame upon the only Jolly
fully ]. H. Buscher, president: NJ Schneider,
vice-president; j. I. Scott, secretary. and
Charles Scbafer, treasurer. Board of directors:
Capt E. S. Randall, Capt George j. Bessler and
Thomas O'Brien. Organized June IA, 1892 Re-
organized October II, 1892. Incorporated and
name copyrighted Augusts, 1893
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SUMMER RESORTS

and twisted them together and threw them
into MoItgomery's face. Then he went to the
door and opened it.
"Go!' ~ he said, and the fellow skunk out like
whipped dog.
"You want the end of the story? Well, II Is
brief. The clubs action was prompt and
Montgomery is no longer a member.
"And Rachael Morris, did you say? Oh; yes.
Here are wedding cards. She Is to be married
to Clifford this evening. 1 must go and dress.
am to be best man. That Is my reward for
remaining an old beau"
think it would have been more true II he
had said this was one Of his rewards. for can
see that he has many. So many men bo
friended, so many women made happy by
acts Of unselfsh devotion. have given a crown
to his years of more worth than the crowns
that kings wear. II it be as have guessed,
that the life Of the old fellow has known soma
sorrow, 1t Is certain that it now knows much
happiness. But now, as look at him more
closely before We part. I think perhaps he b
not 90 old as he has sometimes appeared =
mA-Chieage News.
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1854 Education for Real Lie. 1894

For Sons and Daughters. The Spencerian Bus
iness College. National Bank of the Republic
building, cor. 7th and NV. Day and night ses-
sions SPENCERIAN, in the national capital
and throughout the country, is a household word
associated with thorough business training and
prosperous career.
The thirtieth scholastic year Of this popular
institution begins Monday, septen ber, 3. 1884
Five departments. viz: Practical Business. in-
cluding complete bookkeeping course, English.
rapid calculations, rapid writing, moral and
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civics, political economy, and commercial law;
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trained teachers Location central Office open
every business day and night on and after Mon
day, August g. Write call for annual
announcement MRS SARA 4. SPENCER,
aul0-3m Principal and Proprietor.
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IS Cents Bs

IS Cents Bay Ridge and Return IS Cents.
Reduction OF rate from 81 90 to 75 cents during
balance of season. Trains leave Baltimore and
Ohio depot week days 9:l5 a. IN. and 4.2s p. m
Sundays, 9:3S a. m, 1870 and 3:l5 p. m auS-eo26
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FARMS FOR SALE.

n ARDEN FARMS ON RIVER, NEAR CITY
VI and railroad, sold on SIS monthly payments;
advantages unsurpassed. Apply TO GEORGE T.
MELVIN, Annapolis, Nd. jy3-eod.3mo
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BUREAU OF CORRESPONDENCE. GIL 7rH ST
ID NV, room 5. I'd floor; letters written on love
and business; literary works Of every descrip-
tion reviewed: terms reasonable: special rates
to unemployed S NJ LONG auIS-lm
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FOR sALE-MIscELLAKEoUs.

EoR SALE-ELEGANT LITTLE DRIVING
j horse, S years old: trot all day: needs no
whip SOS. Inquire 1923 Thirty-second street.
aui1-3t
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Tells past, present. and future; love, losses and
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evil influences, and tells who are your enemies
Siftings, so cents Hours, a. m to p. m;
open Sundays $50 street southwest, between
Four-and-e-haN and Sixth streets au5-1m
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NEW SECONDHAND FANS-OLD FANS
~ taken in exchange Gas Lighting, Electric
Bells and Burglar Alarms, etc. a specially.
Terms reasonable. C0RNWELL BROS. q co.
9i2 street northwest jys-tf
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New York Stock Exchange.

Furnished hy silsby & Co. bankers AMI
brokers, Metropolitan Bank Building. Fifteenth
street, opposite Treasury, Washington. D. C.
On High: Low Closin
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FOR RENT-Ro0Ms.

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der this heading time, IS cents; three times, 50
ceats; times. 81
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~ rooms suitable for gentlemen; with or with
out board: reasonable. 1881 l St NV, bet 18th
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VI MAo's Nm
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i33 Eleventh ST NV.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

A TTENTIoN-I.AM PREPARED TO DECOR
n ate business houses, private residences, &c
and banners Il F. REH. Decorator, $50 18th st.
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magnetic treatment: alcohol rubbings DR.
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~ proprietor, SIC Eighth st NV. Telephone 1918
Laundry work in all its branches neatly exc.
cuted at reasonable rates
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MONEY TO LOAN.
PERSONAL.

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scientific massage: rooms cooled by electric
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ITO THE MEN THAT APPRECIATE THE
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number of them on an elegant suit of clothes
slightly worn JuSTHS OLD STAND, 619 D ST
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GOTERNOE UERTN'S .iPPEIL.

As a catspaw for the NcwIcrscy gamblers
ring Governor Wcrts can scarcely be rechoh"'
successful except in bringing contempt upon
himself Ever since The opening Of The pres
ent legislative session. when the ring attempt
cd TO loot the State Government. he has been
weak and vacating. and his latest act is one
of complete decentralization. First In his
message he recognized the Republican majority
in the Senate Then he refused 10 recognize
the acts Of that majority. He next called for
the formal opinion of the Acknowledgement.
When IL was rendered he accepted only such
horizons of it as were pleasing 10 the ring and
practically repudiated the rest. Finally he de-
clarcd that he could not do anything TO bring
the majority and minority of the Senate to-
eethcr And then. in the same moment, he
did something rs he professcd. to that end, by
calling upon the Supreme Court TO settle the
case What n spectacle, to be presented by
man who has been a judge, and who is now
Governor of an ancient and honored State.
The appeal TO The Supreme Court is perhaps
the smallest part Of the whole business. 1t Is
uncalled for, illogical, and insncerc. or course
if Mr.. Wcrts wants to get the advice Of that
court he may do SO, If the court will give IT,
We suppose he has an equal right to seek the
States, or Of the Servian Skuptschina, or of the
Limekiln Club. And, with all due respect TO all
parties concerned, we suppose the opinion Of
any one Of those bodies would be about as
pertinent as that which he is actually seeking.
The Supreme Court Of the State Of Ncw,Icrsey
is a learned and honorable body. But il has no
authority over the Legislature, save to determine
the constiutionality of its enactmenis. The
fundamental law Of the State declares that the
Senate is the judge OF the elections returns and
qualifications Of It's own members; the Senate
itself, and not the Supreme Court, nor the Gov
ernor, nor anybody else. From that provision
there Is no appeal. If the Governor really
wants TO bring the question before The Supreme
Court, let him do in the only constitutional
and effective way Let him receive the enact
ments Of the Legislature. and sign them. and
then have test cases under them brought into
court for adj Indication. In that way Il decision
can be reached that will count for something.
The present attempt TO drag the court into
meddlng with what Is none OF It's business Is
too palpably trick for political effect to com
mand the respect of serious minded mcn
The Republicans are entirely right in dcclin-
ing TO be cnsnared into any such business Their
course has been Il clear one, and they have
pursued It with admirable courage and dscrc-
ton. While generously waving all formalities
and immaterial details. they have stood nm
waveringly for the great constitutional principle
involved-the right Of the majority to rule.
From that position they VIII not recsds one
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inch, and in stoutly holding it TO the ehd 'iey
will have the cordial support of all sood ei'i-
Zcns, irrespective Of party affiliations. lhev are
doing so far as they can, eXactly WIFI ''e
people of the State Of New-Jerscy by an over
whelming majority elected ana coihnianueu
them TO do. The people Of the state VIII nei'
with those who seek to hinder and TO DaiK 'helh
in doing IL.
The Senate has made reasonable dcihahu
upon the Governor for his official rccosh'''ol
This he refuses 10 grant, and, in order 10 give
his conduct some scmblancc of thoushtlrihess
and decency. he appeals to the Supreme Court
for it's decision. The appeal is sophistcii' anu
can result in no good. But let him make IT, IL
il plcascs him. There is another court higher
than the one called Supreme. 1t has uhques
toned jurisdiction in the case and ample power
TO enforce its commands The Senates appeal
will be to it. and its decision will be rendered
next November.