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The evening times., 1896-11-13

James Cummings, who will leave next Mon
| day for the West.
The guests remained masked until II
O'Clock, when each Identity was revealed
by the announcement of supper.
Those present were Misses Irene Harper,
Gypsy Queen; Julia Sanford, Trilby; Jennie
Allen, Butterfly; Mary Bush, Peasant Girl;
Kate Breshears, Woman who Lived in the
Shoe; Florence Baker. Flower Girl; Thomas
Breshears, New Woman; Harry Hills, Har-
lequin; Ed. Baker, Bicycle Girl; John Maupen.
Clown; Harry Motherhood, Soldier; Paul
Smitherson, Policeman, and E. Miller, as
the Twentieth Century Dude.
Mr.. Page Hall Of South Washington
and Miss George Jones of Ockopenville.
Pa. were married last evening at the
residence of MIR. Han. Among those pres
ent were Mr.. joseph S6rrell, Mr.. Joseph
White, Mr.. George White, Mr.. Thomas
Fey, Mr.. P. Canty, Mr.. David Murphy,
Mr.. Philip Backenheimer, Miss Lou JOhu-
son. Miss Carrie Smith. Miss Katie Keat-
ing, Miss Louise Jacobs. Mrs. Philip
Backenheimer and Mrs Mollie Frawley.
Mr.. Charles Kuhns presented the couple
with handsome silver tea service Mr.
and Mrs. Hail left this morning for the
brides home in Pennsylvania.
A throng Of happy little ones attended
pieasdht surprise party WHICH was tel
dered last night to Master Ernie Brooks
at his home, No. 1921 Third street north
west. Music, dancing and recitations were
the order OF the evening.
Among those who participated were
Ethel Ogle, Fannie Cooper, M;.-ian Van
horne, Arthur Charles, Maggie Dee. Nellie
Dee, Virgie Stevens, Jpanie Wakefield
Clara Norton, Alma Riston, Audrey Bell
and Burton Brunger, Ashby Grant, Edgar
Grant, Eyeratp Norton, Howard Ste W1rt
Claud Norton, Howard Norton, Harry Dunn.
Francis Lynn, Arthur Magill, Joe Sullivan.
Harry Sullivan, Burnie Burger, Ernie
Brooks, and MANY others
The evening times., 1896-11-13
GOT TIRED OF LIVING,
Wealthy Woman Commits Suicide by
Drowning Near Her Home


Greenport, N. Y, Nov. 13-Mrs. Lucinda
scheiiinger. the wife of Nathan r. Schellin.
ger, wealthy and prominent citizen Of
East Marion. drowned herself in Peconic
Bay at O'Clock this morning She has
been an invalid for several years, and was
Respondent.
Mrs schellinger was the first of the
family down stairs this morning. Her
husband and daughter folio wed her an hour
later. and Mrs. Scheninger was imme.
diately missed
The daughter found note on the dining.
room table. opening it she read the FOL.
lowing: l have gone to the bay to drown
myself God bless you ALL,
Peconic Bay fronts the SchelIinrer resi-.
dence and is only 200 feet away The dis
tracted husband and daughter rushed TO ;be
bay and there on the beach, where the .e-
ceding tlde mad left it, they found the body
Mrs. Schellinger'w fifty wears Old and
a popular society woman. Her family con.
nections are of the best.
The evening times., 1896-11-13
Found His Family .

The family or Frederick Grimes, the Dc
mented veteran, now an inmate Of the
government insane asylum, has been 10
,ated by Chief Clerk Sylvester of the po-
lice department, through the postoffice au-
thorities. They reside at Knoxville. Fred
erick county, Nd, and today Mr.. Sylvester
notified them u come to this city and
take possession Of the Old soldiers effects,
amounting TO about $40.
As told in The Evening Times yesterday,
Grimes was found insane and speeches.
in Northeast Washington by the Ninth pre-.
Cinct pnlice several davs ago
The evening times., 1896-11-13
HIS WIFE FAITHLESS.
Crazed by It, Husband Tried to Gre
mate Himself and Child.

Trafton, Wash, Nov. 13.-John Fock, a
wealthy farmer residing near this city,
cry OF his wife's infidelity, chopped up all
his furniture into kindling wood yester-
day, locked himself and his youngest child
Sn the house and set fire to the pile.
Neighbors discovered the fire and res
cued Fock after desperate struggle, hut
the child perished
The erring wife fled with her lover,
taking the two remaining children with
her. Should the couple be caught in this
locality they will receive rough treatme Mt.
The evening times., 1896-11-13
LITTLE BOY CUPID
Has HAD BUSY DAYS
Many Engagements Announced Be-
tween Washington Young People.
Engagements Announced OF Miss
Reese to Mr.. Thomson and Miss
LOTUS to Mr.. Shields.

Cards have been issued for the marriage
OF Miss Margaret Horn Reese TO Mr. Elliot
Heber Thomson, Jr., Tuesday, November
20, ut 2:3o O'Clock, at the Church Of the
Holy Comforter, Lutherville, Md. The
couple will be AT home after january l. at
No. 2135 7 street northwest, this city
The evening times., 1896-11-13
Night High School lecture Course.

The first lecture of the night high school
lecture Course will be delivered by Prof.
Hazen Of the Weather Bureau this evening
at $50 In the hall OF the High School
building, First street between B and. c
northwest, The subject is ION the way
to the north pole" on Friday, November
20. at the same time and place Prof.
Gore OF the Columbian University VIII
lecture on beshape of the earth aud no W
1t is determined" There lis no charge for
admission to these lectures and a cordial
invitation is extended to all who may be
Interested.
The evening times., 1896-11-13
SUICIDE OF A DOCTOR.
Overwork in Trying to Get a Con-
sumption Cure Unsett,ed II Is Mind.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 13-Dr. P. Frank
Bowers ofNo. 14S Courtland street drowned
himself here last night. He was con-
nected by birth and marriage With some
of the most prominent families in Ohio
He stood high in his profession and had
large practice.
or late he has been making investiga-
tonS along the line of securing cure for
consu mption. 1t is believed that the
overwork connected with his experiments
unbalanced his brain. He was fifty-eight
years of age.
The evening times., 1896-11-13
Ten Drinks I'm Ten Minutes.

Louisa Smith, an aged coiored woman,
drank ten straight. drinks of whisky in as
many minuteslast evening on wager. Ten
minutes after the last drink had been swal-
low ed Louisa was as limp as rag. she was
locked up at No. 6 police station until this
morning VIII en- sherecovered her equilibrium
and was allowed to go home.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

MFR. and Mrs. Dennis Lotus have issued
invitations for the marriage of their daIsh-
ter, Mary Ellen, to Mr.. William Alexander
Shields. November Is, at st. Aloysius'
Church
The evening times., 1896-11-13
.NNNNN~N~
Lausburgh g. Bro
WE WILL

Have our store open this Sat
urday mig h t until $50
o'clock-this will give all OF
you ample time to have a
share in these wonderful
values.
For anv of our 40c
and 45c best ex-
@oc w. tracts. We furnish
the vial.
For Double Leath-
~, erette Fran e S,
holding two cabinet
photos.
Imported Bay Rum,
19c Woodbury's Facial
buys Soap, 25c Florida
Water.
For Violet Cold
Cream, an excellent
&C preparation for
chapped hands and
lips.
The evening times., 1896-11-13
SHE'S NERVOUS

Really, can't tell you more OF myself
or my-that is, Mr.. Hopper. Going? Good
bye. I'm a little nervous about inter
views, and actresses do not always look as
well in print as they do over the footlights.
Maybe it's because they can't put paint
or powder on-eh? Goodbye"
Miss Dressler was born twenty-seyen
years ago, honor bright, IN Toronto Her
father was, and is, Prof. Koeber, a teach
er of music. She has played in "A Stag
Party with Lillian Russell in Robinson
Crusoe;' Camille De Arville in "A Magic
Kiss" and other operate pieces. She is
bright, original, efreryescing and likes the
stage. 1t is rumored that James Mix. a
wealthy Chicaguan, was given the init
ten by Miss Dressler only two weeks ago
The evening times., 1896-11-13
MARIE IS SINGLE AGAIN
Miss Dressler Loses One Of
Her Three Names.
HER HUSBAND WAS TICKLE

She Married I'm 1894 and Six Months
After They Separated Because He
Spent Too Much Time With An
other woman-An Interview With
Fair Star of 'Slavey" Company.
The evening times., 1896-11-13
Georges conduct caused them. That's
us rlarket Space.

Georges conduct caused them. That's
why / had no trouble with my case
mo. Stree. Once is enough for me-
Beside I've a dear old dad and a mamma In
Long Island City, and 1 have to take in
operatic washing, ironing and scrubbing in
order to support them. That's what IL
amounts to. Did you ever see my part in
.Slayey?' Oh, you know. Well it's almost
an agricultural pursuit, wiping up the grond
with Dannie Daily.
I'm so sick, really. DR.. aagrUder has
Just left me. He comes every day. Seeing
me ON the stuge, you'd hardly believe i
spend most of my time in bed; but l do.
I've been sick for such a long time now.
NJ y home program is sick, stage. sick It's
hard. but people must live, and people must
lnuph
The evening times., 1896-11-13

MISS May Cummings gave a masquerade
party last night at her home on p straet
southwest in honor of her brother M
The evening times., 1896-11-13
JeWelrV Items
for this SATURDAY..

This is the season for
Wells. You will need a
Veil Pin. The most
practical pin now in use is
the "Virot Safety Veil
Pin," in silver or black
enamel,
I5c each.
25c Sterling Silver
Rings, with turquoise set
tings,
I0c each.
Sterling Silver T lie
Holders, handsomely en-
graved,
25c each.
CSC Real Tortoise Shell
Pompadour Combs,
6Sc pair.
For the 81 r. & c.
soc Corset, fully guar
anteed by us.
n. For a full size Cling
ham Apron.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Mrs, John ID. Leland has returnedfrom an
extended visit 10 her home in Utica, N. Y,
and is established for the winter at No.
lI25 Thirteenth street
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Tennille gives free Thanksgiving Turkeys.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Mr.. Caperton, q. s. N, has been ordered
to the Brooklyn, and will probably sail
December l. Mrs. Capertnn will remain
here during his cruise.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Gen. Albert Ordway, who has been So
journing for some time at the Hot Springs
of Virginia, is steadily improving in health.
He is pleasantly established at the Old
Homestead, and is accompanied by his wife
and their little granddaughter, Valerie.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Miss Carrie Sommers, the daughter Of
Surgeon General Sonners, is visiting the
family OF Major Wilson, L. 5. A, No. 81 q
| street northwest. Miss Sommers has re-
Gently returned from Atlantic City, and
after some stay in this city Will return
to her home in Denver, Col.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Mrs. Harrison Ricketts, and Miss Grace
Ricketts, left yesterday afternoon Eor New
York.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Invitations have been issued for a musi-
Gale to be given by Miss Helen Nye, No.
venIber 20, at p. m., at her residence,
No 93S D street northwest.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Mr.. John W. Thompson and wife re-.
turned yesterday from their European bridal
trip, and are established at the family
residence on I street.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

This is an illustration of
a Child's Eiderdown Cloak,
trimmed in fur, that we
will sell you for 97c. You
cannot duplicate it for One
Dollar and Fifty Cents.
The evening times., 1896-11-13

Mrs. John NJ. LanCa ster, of st. Mary's
county, Nd, is visiting friends in this
city. AT present she i $ the guest of Miss
Nellie Code, Of street, South Washing
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
FELL HALF A MILE.
Frightful Death of q Woman Aeronaut
Not Far From st. Louis.

Frightfut Death of q Woman Aeronaut
Not Far From st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 81 Late yes
terday afternoon Victoria lie Roy
made balloon ascension from the
new county fair grounds near Dyer
station, on the Missouri Pacific At
height of forty feet her parachute
became discngagcd and fell TO the
ground. She struggled to extricate her
lett arm from an iron ring through
which 1T was passed, but before she
could do so she was at least 200 feet in
the air. She clung to the trapeze bar.
but it was only a question of time un-
I'll her strength would fail her At a
heighth of nearly half mile the
woman aeronaut lost her hold and fell
snmcrsaulting to the ground. She
crashed through tree, being not only
killed, but indescribably man.led.
Her husband saw her death.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
Astor as Good as a Prince

LONDON, Aug. 3l.-The discussion
of the rumor of the possible marriage
OF William Waldorf Astor to Princess
Victoria Of Wales has been reopened by
d leading society joarnal. which re-
CARDS the match as quite possible,
saying it will give the greatest salts
faction to all intelligent people in the
English speaking world and adding:
''rhere has been more than one royal
marriage in Europe during the past
few years which was not SO promis-
ing as would be the marriage of the
daughter OF a future king to Il man of
good physical attributes and mo. Il
and commercial character, and who,
under such circumstances. would
speedily be promoted to dnkedorn
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
Rfotfnc Mt Consrantinonle.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 29.-United
States Minister Terrell at Constanti-
nople cables the S; ;ate department that
great bloodshed and rioting has oc-
Cured there. Las: night several hun
dred Armenians were killed, and at
the time of cabling this morning the
Minister states that all the houses IN
the city are cio'ed. Dynamite bomb,
were exploded in the streets last night
by Armruianseand about thirty Turk
ish soldiers killed. I he revolutionists
were placed on board steamer and
conveyed to i foreign port.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
The British POstOfIice PrOSpnrou.

LONDON, Aug. 3l.--The general post.
office report just issued shows profit
of Sis, 6O,6;0-the most prosperous
year in its history. A grand total of
5000, 0O0,GO pieces of. mail were de-
livered. The value of property found
in letters which were collected in the
dead letter offices was s., 800, 900. The
transmitted postal orders amounted
to sec, 900, ,0Oo, while 20, oa9,6lO tele-
grams were sent and there was de-
posted i'll the savings bank depart
ment S2,22o, 900, 600, of which amount
S., 131, ,O0J, 600 was checked out.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
A Fight Over the Bicycle Package.

OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 3l.-When the
package being transported to New
York from San Francisco by bicycle,
in the EXaminer-Journal transconti-
dental race reached Terrace to-day,
Ogden and Salt Lake City riders had
fight for it, Cowboys took part and
it went into the hands Of Ogden riders
and was taken to Echo at l1:22 a. NJ. =,
ahead of time. Threats were made to
send the riders to the penitcntiary for
interfering with the United States
mails
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
Mr. Flower will Preside

INb;ANAroLIs, Ind, Aug. 3I.-Thc
gold standard Democratic convention
managers received positive word that
would not consent to preside over the
convention next Wednesday,, because
he believed that the election of Mr..
Mckinley was necessary. In con-
sequence, letter was sent TO ex-Gov-
crnor Roswell z. Flower of New York,
offering the temporary craftsmanship
to him. To-day his acceptance was
received by telegraph. United States
Senator Caffery of Louisiana will be
the permanent chairman.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
De Reszke's Coming Wedding.

LONDON, Aug. 3l.-Jean de Reszke,
the famous tenor, is soon to be mar
ried to the Countess de Mailly Nesle.
Both are Catholics and they cannot
marry after the latter's divorce from
her husba nd except by dispeusation
from the pope. 1t is believed this has
been obtained and the wedding is
likely to take place on De Reszke's
estate in Poland. during the early
part Of October 1t is also understood
that the tenor will abandon the stage
in ISaS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
Ranks and Farmers the Loser,

WICHITA, Kan, Aug. 3l.-William
Baxter came here from Illinois some
months ago and purchased farm
near Derby for $4,000. lie entered
upon extensive deals in cattle and
grain. borrowing from banks here
and depositing notes as collateral
lie deposited draft for 81, 200 in the
Kansas national bank and drew sew
eral hundred dollars on it. Monday
he fled, and to-day creditors are levy
ing attachments against his goods.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
NEBRASKA.
state Fair and Ca, n,vaL

State Fair and Carnival
Preparations have gone forward 70
make both the largest ever held in the
Nebraska Metropolis. The city will BE-
in gala attire during the entire week
Indications are that the fair will be
the largest and best ever held in the
state, and that the attendant festiyi-
ties will surpass anything of the kind
heretofore presented.
Half-fare rates will prevail on all the
railroads, and in no case will the fare
from any part of the state be over SIS. SO
for the round trip.
The work of preparing for the car.
nival of the Knights of Ak-Sar-B Ben has
been going on steadily but quietly
since the middle of January, while the
planning for it commenced almost inn
mediately after the close of the last
carnival. The city is to be brilliantly
illuminated every night of the week.
Tuesday there will be a grand military
and civic parade, headed by the Twen-
ty-second regiment U. S. A., and band
from Fort Crook, with militia organi-
cations. On Wednesday occurs the
parade of beautiful floats sent in to
represent counties of Nebraska in COM
petition for the $500 offered in prizes
by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben. On
Thursday will be represented the great
mystic parade of the Knights of Ak
Sar-Ben, celebrating the feast of
Olympia. Twenty gorgeous floats in
line, representing various classical di-
whites and carrying out with absolute
fidelity the story of the feast. Friday,
Septem Der 4, Court ball of the Knights
at the Den, and ceremonies attending
the coronation and unmasking of the
king and queen. Saturday, September
5, the Northwestern Scandinavian
singing society, 1000 voices, give
festival of song at the Den. The city
will be wide open for the entertain
ment and enjoyment of the thousands
who visit the fair, commencing Mon
day, August 81, and lasting the entire
week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04

established by those who love freedom
and that we have generous and
patriotic people who love their gov.
ernment because 1T is theirs-con-
structed by them. administered for
them and protected and saved from
harm by them. We heartily wish
that your stay with US may be most
pleasant and that at its close you may
enjoy safe and agreeable return to
your home and your field of duty and
usefulness"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
A Sioux City Bank Closed

Sioux CITY, Ia, Ang. 20 0-The Sioux
National bank did not open it's doors
this morning. A note posted on the
doors said the oank had susn.nd.a
owing to heavy Withdrawals. and th.s
depositors would be paid in fulI. No
statement was made as 20 liab;l;t;a.
or assets.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
a Great lockout Threatened.

GLASGOW, Aug. 81. The Federal
Ship Builders Of Carlisle have issued
a notice to the effect that u Ii mem bers
of trades unions will be dismissed
from their employ, four divisions of
them on September II, three divisions
on the following Saturday and three
more on the Saturday os the succeed
ing week, unless the strike of Duns-
muir & Jacllson's engineers shall be
ended by September IL.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
An Ereo.or rorro. to Register.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug &c. F.
Crocker. vice president Of tie SoUth-
ern Pacific, has resigned as a candi-
date for presidential elector at large
on the Repu blican ticket lie neglect
ed to register and is therefore ipeli-
gible for the Office. meeting of the
state central committee will be called
to fill the vacancy.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
Sterling Hardware Men Assign.

STERLING, Kan. Aug. 3l-Porter
brothers, hardware and implement
dealers. have assigned with liabilities
of Sl3. 5Ss. Failure to alize on out
standing paper WAS the cause. The
assets are said to be ample.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
NO CAMPAIGN MONEY

Federal Omcehoiders Forbidden to Seek
or Make Contributions
WASHINGTON. Aug. 29-The civil.
service commission has issued an order
to federal officholders warning all
employees against seeking or making
contributions for campaign purposes.
The order is sweeping in it's character
and affects all branches of the gov
ernment service. Violators of tho
law will be prosecuted.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
Many Messages for McKIn,ev

CASToN, o.. Aug. 29.-Major No
Kinley is being overwhelmed with t.le-.
grams because of his letter of accept
ance- There has been all day almost
constant procession of telegram
messe engers to and from the house
each with bunch of the messages.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
Dyna miter Gallagher R.,.,.

LONDON. Aug. 29.-Dr. Thomas Gal.
lagher of New York, the Irish pri,-
oner was released from Por.ia,a
prison this morning in charge of A.
infrmary nurse. Va Az
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-04
WORLDS CROP SHORT.

Wheat 14S,OOO,OOO and Eye GG,00O, 600
Bushels Less Than Last Year
BUDA PEsTH. Aug. 29-The minis
ter of agriculture, NJ. Ignatius De
Daranyi, estimates the worlds crops
for 1896 as follows: Wheat. 2, III, ,OOO,-
Oo6 bushels; rye, !, ,z5O, ,06O. 600 bushels
The revised totals for 1885. as furn-
ished by the agricultural department
of Austria Hungary, show that ?, 49,
600, 900 bushels of wheat and l,416,-
O0o.00o bushels of rye were produced
during that year.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-05
ELKs MADE MERRY.
Hoboken Lodge Initiated Two Life
Members.

Eoboken Lodge. No. "a. B. p. O. Eiks. held
a social session last night at Elks' Hall, No.
17 Hudson street. Many members OF Jersey
City Lodge. No. 81, aud New York Lodge,
No. i, were present. The occasion was the
presentation of two certificates of life mem
bership to two brothers of New York Lodge.
one Of whom was District Deputy j. J. Arm
strong. we'll known in New York theatrical
circles, and Smith OBrien, of Water Gap
fame, Both these members have conferred
signal benefits on Hoboken Lodge and last
night the lodge showed its appreciation by
making them life members. Judge Lewis
McCulloch, made a witty presentation speech;
Mr.. Armstrong made a fitting RESPONSE and
Mr. 'Brien also made q few remarks.
An interesting address was made by Brother
James F. O'Melia, of Jersey City Lodge ~.
I'll. He complimented Hobokea Lodge for It's
progressive spirit and said it was noted for
quality rather than numbers.
Henry Bauer, past regent of Hudson County
Hoboken Lodge. This concluded the business
Meeting. The members and guests then. ad-
journed to the banquet hall where q fine re-
past was served This was followed by speecn-
making and a jolly good time. Charles Kauf-
man, Charles Delaney, Smith O'Brfen, Chief
Donovan, VIM. Won Deule and David Newton.
Newton, contributed to the amusement.
The members had a great laugh at the ex-
pense OF Justice Frank McDonough. The
Justice was called upon for a speech and he
osity and kindness of the Elks to each other
IN times Of trouble and hard luck. He in
stanced the case of an Elk from New Jersey
who got stranded and strapped out in Denver,
Col. The stranded Elk came across a. brother
Elk. who paid the Jerseyman's way back to
Hoboken. While the Justice was wiping the
said: why. McDonough. you never told
me about that time you were caught out in
Denver" A roar went up and the Judge, ac--
cording to the custom of the Elks. had to
treat the crowd, n II