The evening times., 1896-07-31
WELL-KNOWN FOLKS WAGER
Gen. Grubb's Son as Fireman for
Miss Natalie McNeal, Engineer.
Fair Winner Sat at the Throttie-A
Novel Bet-Gossip of the Gay
Social World.

As the result OF being defeated by Miss
Natalie McNeal in bicycle race recently
E. Burd Grubb, jr., nephew OF Gen.
Grubb, OF Edgewater, N. j., who was once
minister to Spain, aud son OF Henry Grubb.
a wealthy retired broker. paid one Of the
most novel wagers on record.
It was nothing less than TO serve for
two hours as fireman upon locomotive
while the fair victor sat at the throttle.
Miss McSeatis the daughter OF the wealthy
iron founder, aud society belle.
One afternoon while riding her bicycle
Miss McNeal met Mr. Grub, both be
Ing mounted upon their bicycles. They
were about two miles from the foundry
OF Miss McNeai's father, and when
proposition to race was suggested Miss
McNeai replied, very well, let it be 10
the foundry. Only the loser must do two
hours work.
The wager was accepted, and the re-
markable sight of two persons represent
ing several million dollars each, pedal
ing along a dusty road like frightened
sprites was afforded the people of Burling-
ton. The two miles were soon covered by
the racers, Miss McNeal coming in at the
finish, at least ten yards ahead of Mr..
Grubb
The pa ayment of the wager began an hour
later, 1t was hugely enjoyed by the
young woman. IL not by Mr.. Grubb. A
yard engine of the Pennsylvania Com-
paDy is chartered by Mr.. McNeal to
shunt cars in the foundry yard. Jerry,
the engineer, knows Miss McNeal. The
young woman ordered Grub TO enter
The cab of the engine, and then followed.
Now, you'll have to do the firing"
she said to Grubb, land you must keep
on good head of steam, for we are
going to make some quick runs" Then
she pulled the throttle wide open. and
the locomotive sprang forward. The
young millionaire took off his coat and
started to heave in coal He was clumsy
at first, and handled the large pieces
with his hands. Then he wiped his hands
on his white handkerchief, and moment
or two later Inopped his brow with IT.
The foundry yards are over quarter
of mile in length, and the engine and
crew Travelled from one end to the other
several times. Jerry, the engineer. stand
ing beside the millionaire's daughter.
Finally Miss McNeal expressed a desire
for more space than the foundry yard at
forded and took the locomotive out on
the main track. She sounded few shriIl
blasts of the whistle, which brought the
occupants of the nearby houses to their
doors. Then, with the big bell changing
and the whistle tcoting. the engine sped
down the main line to Burlington.
The tracks run through the main street
OF the town, and the racket of the tell and
whistle attracted widespread attention.
There were roars OF laughter at the pic
ture young Grub presented. His white
luck trousers were just sufficiently white
to show that he was not a regular stoker-
The perspiratio poured down his face,
but he kept manrully at work. 1t was all
great fun for The nilliunaire's daughter.
but Grubb didn't enjoy 1t bit.
The locomotive ran half mile past
the town, and those who failed 10 see it
pass down were informed of the affair
in time to be at the station To greet it on
the return trip. Mr.. Grubb was kept at
work exact Iy an hour and half. Miss
McNeal then relented and ran the loco
motive hack to the foundry yard
Miss Margaret Wade has returned from
Deer Park, and leaves tonight for several
weeks stay in New York.
Miss CavaDaugh is spending some time
at Takoma Park.
Mr. Franklin T. Howe, Ir.. left this
morning for Atlantic City, and will be
located at the FredoDia.
Mrs. Silas Merchant, of No. 1918 R
street, returned yesterday from short
stay at Harper's Ferry, where she was the
guest of Mrs. Fishbaugh.
Miss Alice w. Allen is visiting Hotel
Pilgrim. in the historic old town OF Ply
mouth, Mass.
Miss Lottie Fanneman. OF No. $40
street northwest, is spending few weeks
in the country.
Mrs. Zimmerman is summering at Piney
Point.
Miss Castle, of Ninth street northwest.
leaves Saturday for two weeks stay at
PiDey Point.
Miss gnes Brooks has returned 10 her
home in Brookland from Charles county,
where she was the guest of the Misses
Forbes.
Mrs NJ. Z. Morment is among the Wash.
ingtonians summeTing at Asbury Park.
Mrs Taylor, wife OF Dr. L. NJ. TAYLOR
is at the Coleman House, Asbury Park.
Mrs. George S. Hanston and Miss Ella
Fanston, wife and daughter OF Ex-senator
Hanston, of Alabama, are located at the
Ocean House, Asbury Park, for the season.
Nine. Eugenie Beste of Washington has
arrived at Onset Bay.
The Central Cycle Club, formed last Fri
day, will meet again tonight at the resi-.
dence of Miss Bowden, on Fifteenth street
TO take their first ride since the orpauiza-
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