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presidents dropped into Renaissance and

presidents. dropped into Renaissance and
story.
delightful surprise and a pleasing in
cident came next in the shape Of the
presentation Of "a sword Of Bunker Hill"
to sam Cross an old and much respected
member Of the association. His rendition
of the song bearing the title named has so
often given pleasure upon similar Occa-
siOns, that this years outing was taken to
show the high esteem his friends have for
the singer and the song. The sword is said
to be historically valuable and was in
handsome wooden case. In presenting the
sword. W Riley Decide recited a poem
composed for the occasion by DR.. W. 7.
Young. At its conclusion Mr. Cross though
weak from recent illness, sang the grand
old verses in his usual good style.
As a fitting finale to an excellent pro-
eramme. Hon Simon Wolfe addressed him
self to Our Country" He treated the
subject eloquently, ard carried his hearers
on a wave Of patriotism which finally broke
in several verses Of the Star Spangled
Banner" rendered with a vim by the as
semblage. Songs by Will H. Conley. alter
mated with the addresses and the singer,
were repeatedly applauded. Aud Lang
Syne" brought the dinner to a close.
on the homeward trip all hands joined in
Il series of churuses to which Edward
Droop obliglngly played the accompani-
ments.
The occasion was voted the most enjoy
able and one Of the best managed the as
ISOLATION has ever given. and all the credit
for its success is due to the committee hav-
ing its arrangement in charge Messrs
Harry c. Birge Chairman; Henry II. Wells
and Walter X. Heusey
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BUSINESS MEMS OUTING
The Fire Underwriters Annual
Planked Shad Dinner.
Members of the Association. With
Their Friends, Dine at Marshall
FenSt-Svord Presentation One Of
the Pleasant Textures of the Day.

The Association OF Fire Underwriters Of
the District of Columbia gave its annual
planked shad dinner at Marshall Hall yes
terday afternoon. Notwithstanding the
rain there was large attendance of asso-
citation members and their friends, some
two hundred making the trip. Once aboard
the Manchester, the weather and its disa-
greeable features were forgotten and d
j0llier and more congoniaI company never
left the wharf. When well under way a
collation. was enjoyed. the principal fea-
ture Of which was the time honored as
sociation brewed punch.
On account Of the wet condition of the
grounds at Marshall Hall the usual base
ball game and other athletic features were
dispensed with and instead the company
assembled at once in the big dining hall
and settled itself'to enjoy the feast Of
planked shad.
For the time bong The assembled IN
derwriters, whose livelihood is gained in
taking all sorts Of risks. and who have in
their keeping so much that is valuable to
their clients. forgot all about rates. "cut
or uncut" and pro rata and short rate
cancellation" were thrown to the damp
air. Preferred ahd non preferred risks"
were foreign to then minds, and the Eek
ira hazardous" they thought not Of. Their
blanket policy" covered everything in
sight, which was the dinner. and good
one, too. It was the succulent shad, ac-
companied by fresh, early vegetables, and
washed down with well-selected wines and
table waters.
When the coffee and cigars came on
Meyer Cohen, President of the association,
called the company to order and intro
duced Charles F. Nesbit as POSTMASTER.
After drinking a toast to the President of
the United States the company sang a
verse Of My Country. It's of Thee" and
then Major II. L. Piper, OF the United
States Life-Saving Service. gave an inter
esting sketch Of this valuable adjunct to
our marine interests. interspersing the
talk with graphic descriptions Of rescues.
Ii was a decided innovation on former af-
fairs Of the kind and proved a pleasing
one. All talk of shop" was barred. and
the change was a welcome one. John b.
Wight, President Of the Board Of Com
missioners and former President Of the as
ISOLATION made an address upon the needs
Of the Fire Department. w. Clarence
Duyall and Henry K. Simpson, also former
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

The annual meeting Of the Aid Associa-
ton for the Blind Of the District Of Co
lumbia was held on Thursday, with a large
number OF members present. The mem
bers who had held Office during the preced-
ing year were. with a few exceptions, re
elected. The officers Of the association as
named for the cnusing year are as follows
President, Mrs. Albert G. Bracket, Vice
Presidents. Mrs. II. c Metzerott. Mrs. J. z.
Gilbert. Mrs. John Russell Young and Mrs.
Charlotte Emerson Main; Recording Secre-
tary. Mrs Sydney Il. Jacobs; Correspond
ing Secretary, Mrs. Alice L. Hunt. Treas
urer Mr. Richard Sylvester; Auditor. Mrs
Theodore North Mclaughlin. Attorney
Mrs Judith Ellen Foster Board OF Di-
rectors. Mrs. Albert G. Bracket. Mrs. H.
C. MetzerOtt Mrs J. E. Gilbert. Mrs John
Russell Young Mrs. Charlotte Emerson
Main. Mr.. Richard Sylvester. Mrs. Alice L.
Hunt Mrs. c. ~ Pepper. Mrs. S C. W.
Benjamin. Mrs. Frederick c. MCGUIRE Mrs
Sydney r. Jacobs Miss Emily f. Pierce.
Mrs. II. y. Rose. Mrs. Lizzie W. Calver.
Mrs. S. o. Verplanck Mrs Winnie Ream
Hoxie. Mrs. H. L. Guss. Miss Elsie Graham
Bell. Mrs II. L. West, Miss SatterIee, and
Mrs S. z. Hauuay
The report Of the corresponding seCre-
tary, Alice y. Hunt shows the growth and
development Of the association. IN part,
il is as follows.
The organization OF this association
was made on December :. 1887. The first
annual meeting WIS held IN December.
1888. There was then a provision in the
constitution for quarterly meetings The
first quarterly meeting OF the second year
was held on April G, 1889 Circumstances
having arisen demanding immediate incor-
poration Of this association, a special meet
ing was held on April 20. At this meet
ing, after adopting the articles Of iuCor-
poration. an offer from Mr. Stilson Hutch
ms OF house 9l5 Z Street was presented
and accepted.
The GROWING event Of the year past is,
oi course. the generous Gift Of this house.
winch has made il possible 10 establish
home Tor the Blind and open up many
opportunities for their future Mr.. Sulsun
Hutchins has given this opportunity TO ne.
il his letter 10 the subcommittee ap-
pointed 10 receive his gift be says: I know
OF 20 charity more worthy none that ap-
peais more thoroughly 10 the humane and
generous minded. To teach the blind 10
read aad write, 70 assist them from youth
70 manhood AID womanhood, and then
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
WILL OF JAMES j. sKEpp.
Property and Money Bequcnthed to
Numerous Relatives

| The will Of James J. Shedd dated March
| 10. 1880. was fled yesterday for pro-s.te.
| It is stated in the document that the tes-
tator, in addition to the provision made
for his wife. Adie NJ. Shedd. in a marriage
contract. dated September 16. 1854, leaves
her one horse and harness a covered car
riage. and all the household furniture Tc
his niece, Margaret f. Holton, the testator
left houses 1907 II Street and 1106 Thir-
teenth Street northwest; to his niece
Laura A. Shepherd houses and lots 1872
Fifteenth Street and 1926 o Street north
west. to Frances L. NOerr also a niece. is
left houses and lots 1909 II Street and 1l0i
Thirteenth Street; to his niece Alice J.
BenGit. houses 1414 Fifteenth Street and
1928 0 Street northwest. to his niece. Kate
C.. Shedd houses and lots 1913 and 1918
Rhode Island Avenue.
To his nephew. William A. Shedd the
testator leaves houses and lots 1919 Rhode
Island Avenue and 1882 o Street. and a
wagon and double harness; to his nephew
Samuel 5. Shedd. houses 15I7 Rhode Island
Avenue and 1889 Street northwest. 10
John l.. Shedd. a nephew. house and lot
HOP Fourteenth Street; TO Elizabeth
Wright. Charlotte Green. Emma Huowl-
ton, and Franklin J. Cornell children Of
John c. Cornell. Of Gayeyile, VT $1,000
each, and to the widow Of John C.. Cornell.
jr $500
The following requests Of money are also
made To Amanda Noble $4,000; to the
widow Of Rodney Shedd, $500. 10 the widow
OF Franklin Shedd $500. to the children Of
Christopher Shedd, $1,000 each. Il is also
directed that the sum OF 1900 be invested
by the executors OF the will for the benefit
Of the widow Of John IT. Baggott. Of Alex
andria. Va, and at her death the principal
is to be divided between her TWO children.
To Helen Clancy and her sister LaviEia.
is left $4,000. To the Washington City or
phan Asylum is left $4,000; to the Fourth
Presbyterian Church. $500. and to the
Home Mission Society OF that church $500
The testator directs that premises go
Street and go L Street and lot 81 in
square 1g5. and lot in Hyattsyille. be
sold by the executors Of his viii For the
purpose OF paying funeral expenses and
cash legacies named.
Samuel $ Shedd. John l.. Shedd. and :
Seth \. Hol,on are named executors Of the .
will.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
STREET sPRINKLING NEEDED.
Numerous Complaints of the Alleged
Neglect of Contractors

Numerous complaints have been received
by the District Commissioners during the
past month relative TO the neglect Of the
street sweepers in properly sprinkling the
pavements before applying their brushes.
A sample complaint Of this kind oma-
mates from F. a Rae. who says that in
some cases that have come under his
observation no water whatever was applied
TO parts Of the street surface. and such
sprinkling as was done was Of the most
perfunctory and insufficient sort. As a
result he asserts that clouds Of dust arise
as the brushes are applied, which the wind
carries into the eyes and clothing of those
passing by, and into the adjoining houses
The dust thus raised. Mr.. Rae thinks not
only an intoleIable nuisance, but a menace
TO health
This and other similar complaints have
been referred to the Street Cleaning De-
partment, and the contractors attention
has been called to them, with the result
that the latter have given satisfactory as
suTances TO the department that the mat
ters complained Of viii be remeded in
future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
ALLEGED BAGGAGE THEFTs.
David II. Twymnn Arrested on a
Serious Charge.


Detectives Muller and Baur Friday
evening arrested and locked up on a charge
Of grand larceny, David r. Twyman. a
brakeman in the employ Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad. who is charged
with grand larceny. It is alleged that he
is guilty Of the theft Of a trunk contain
ing articles to the value of several hun
bred dollars and the property Of Miss Sara
Mellish, Of Clifton, Ohio. Miss Mellish
appears as the complainant against ivy
man. although it is expected that the own
ers Of four dress suit cases viii also be
made compliments rs soon as the prop
erty can be identified. Il is said that
Twymau has admitted stealing the cases
and the trunk OF Miss Nellish. Two Of q Q
cases have been recovered and it is ex-
pected the others will he located within
a few days
The arrest of Twyman was the result
Of an investigation by the local police al
the request Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad officials. 20 whom frequent COM
plants Of baggage thsfts have been made
during the past two months Suspicion of
the thcfts fell on Twyrnan and a search
of his house in Missouri Avenue was made.
To revealed the trunk Of Miss MelHsh Tire
arrest Of Twyuau and his alleged c1nfes-
sion followed. II is said that TVyman er-
planned to the detectives his method Il
operating According to- the story his srs-
tenn was to change the checks on baggasc
which he intended stealing. He would
substitute q check showing Washington
as the destination OF baggage. in place o.
check which indicated thar the baggage
was 70 go 90 Philadelphia The result was
that baggage which should have been re-
leased at Philadelphia would he pu. off
the train IN Washington. Twymau 10 IS
said, would then send duplicate check to
the railroad station and obtain the bag
gaze
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Florence L. Page, Miss Katherine Case
Mrs. Mary Bowles Branch. Mrs. ". D.
Baldwin, Mrs. Henry Gannett Mrs.
Thomas J. Hobbs. Mr.. Joseph Strasberger.
There were many donations Of furniture
for the home coming from citizens. Among
the number were: W NJ Gait & Co, J.
Maury Dove. W. II. Marlowe. Miss Julia
L. Ripley, Mrs. Amy L. ". Graves, Mrs.
John Russell Young, Mrs. II. c. Metzerott.
the Friday Morning Sewing Glass, the Co
Operative Sewing Society. 6. Kann. Sons &
Co, Mrs. A. y. ChalheT, Mrs. G. L. An
drews, Mrs Archibald Hopkins. Mrs L. A.
Cleary, Mrs. Laura V. Sylvester, Mrs. Z.
A. Speiden Mrs. Minna SChater. Mrs c.
". Pepper, Mrs. Allison Nailor G. Taylor
Wade Dr. A. W. TanciI, A. o. Wright, W
Ballantyne & Sons, Miss Mary s. Whiting
ton, Mrs. T. y. Mclaughlin. Mrs S z.
Hannay. Mr. F. O. McNew Miss Emma J.
Hughes, Mrs. Albert G. Bracket. Miss l.
II. Lehman. and Mrs S r. Jacobs"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
DOGS IN NJ STREET.
The Pound Keeper Finds Only One
Unfortunate Cur.

A citizen residing in NJ Street northwest.
between First and North Capitol Streets,
recently complained TO the District Com
nissioners that he and his family were
annoyed by a number Of stray dogs in the
vicinity.
The complaint was turned over TO the
pound keeper, who has reported that be
removed to the pound and killed one dog
from the block. but that repeated visits
10 the place have failed TO result IN the
discovery Of other wandering CANNES IN
that part Of the city. Mr.. Einstein. how
ever. informed the Commissioners that he
would continue 10 watch the locality and
keep IL clear Of tramp dogs.
The substance OF this report has been
forwarded 10 the complainant in reply 10
his letter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
DORSEY HELD IN BOND.
Alleged Collections Of Money Under
False Prctence.


When Tillman, alias Major" Dorsey,
who was arrested several days ago by De
tectiye Lacy, was arraigned before Judge
kimball in the Police Court yesterday
morning, charged with obtaining money
under false pretences, he entered a plea Of
not guilty and was held for the action OF
the grand jury in the sum Of $1,000. In
default he was committed to Jail.
II is alleged against Dorsey that he rep
resented to several persons in the city. in
Guiding Commissioners Wight and Ross and
James L. Norris. that he was authorized
by Rev. W. H. Snowden. pastor Of Zion
A. VI. Z. Church. to collect moneys to be
used in liqudating an alleged mortgage Of
81 600 on the church. II is further alleged
that the collecting Of such moneys was not
authorized by Rev Mr. Suowden Ac-
cording to the police, Dorsey has been
operating for about two months. and il is
said has collected from various sources
about 800
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
STREET LIGHT WANTED.
Commissioners Fnil 10 Induce {
Railway Company 10 NInintnin II.

Railway Company TO Maintain II.
The Commissioners have replied TO the
request Of J. d. Durfey and others Of
Langdon, D. C.. for an electric lamp at
the corner OF Rhode Island and Mills Ave
nues northeast that they are unable to
comply Herewith because of a failure 10
induce the street railway company TO
maintain the light.
Mr. Durfey is informed, however that
the Commissioners will establish light
at the point designated as soon as they are
able to DO SO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
HUNTING JoHNsoN's SLAYER.
The Police Expect 10 Make an Arrest
To-day.

An arrest is expected this morning in
connection with the Cabin John Bridge
tragedy. The police last night were search
ing for a man who is believed 10 have pos
session OF facts regarding the killing Of
Johnson 1t was fntimated that this man
had left the city but he is expected to
return at an early hour this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
CABE OF The OIGHILBSS
Annual Meeting of the Aid AssOcia.
ton for the Blind.

The Donation of "a Home the Crown
ing Event of the Past enr-Numer-
Money and Furniture-RePort of
the Secretary-EIectiOn of officers.
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YOUR INTERESTS SAFECUARDED,

To properly protect customers interests and
own we have established the following restrictions Clar
l-Only persons Of good character shall be allowed
ownership
mo building on the property shall be used for the
manufacture a sale Of Intoxicating liquors
3NO residence costing less than - 90 shall be built
anywhere upon the property. shall buildings set less
than Is feet back from the street
On Georgetown Road the minimum cost shall be 81 500
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

Showing Clarendon Georgetown
Memorial Bridge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

should you not care build Involvement will
Stimulate building all which goes with the lot
that should wish added to the value
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22
Description.

Chnhns situated nne
AT bridge b the Fall urhe vte
Of Clarendon
a genera bIt fWs1nro
~ s Boz ariprjst
Map Clarendon lies
he dtaneo Clarendon front eCaptf
rcnyr bling uerut nu
un being above the Pot
to the to uken hursnt
IDEAL
opportunity for prf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

In order to stimulate the immediate development Of
Clarendon and encourage the cooperation Of othoders
end-hus enhancing the value Of each purchasers
nterestWe viii give the first twenty-five persons who
dwellings before June 1900 and who complete
accordance with the restrictions governing every pur
chase ready to occupy before November 1850 cash prizes
follows:
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Tomorrow Opening Day. Clarendon but Co IodN! Co out NOW!


reverse tn statement tpuIch AXE and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-08-23
Grattan Grange.

August 10 was the date OF meeting OF
Grattan Grange. About fifty partici-
pated In the work OF the evening which
was very interesting and instructive
as we'll. AS the expected lecturer was
not present to give his talk the gener-
al plan Of work was carried out after
which the lecturer was given the time.
Brother Austin Slayton acted pro tenn
carrying out the following program:
Recitation by Miss Ann Bookey which
was rendered very nicely; solo, 1.-THE
Blue and the Grey" by Miss Eleanor
Emmons, accompaniment being played
by Miss Sarah Clemens. This number
seemed to be we'll liked owing to the
applause which followed. Brother
Orley Emmons and wife each gave a
fine talk concerning the right of fran
chise and woman suffrage which head
ed many new ideas. The choir also
furnished a song. Brothers Nash,
jerks and several others gave inter-
esting talks.
A fine program has been given out
for next meeting which. is two weeks
from stated meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-08-23
O.iscO.

The Sunday school picnic was post
poned till some future date.
The church social has been post
poned till Friday, Aug. 3lst.
Nj. S. Boss is building new corn
house and tool house combined.
Fred Rhymer is putting down new
tubular well for Reuben Bradish.
School commences Sept. 4th, with
Mr.. Herald Of Hubbardson, as teacher.
The unexpected is always happening.
The gale of Monday blew down H.
Buttolph's new silo so that it had to
be taken down and rebuilt.
Chas. Stevens starts for the west
next Saturday. He intends to stop OIL
at Chicago for few days. His trip
will extend over period OF several
weeks.
N. b. Johnston OF Grand Rapids,
formerly OF this place paid us visit
last Saturday. He has secured a posi-
tion with wholesale honse in Grand
Rapids. We wish him success as N.
BIDS good fellow.
1t is expected that the contract for
building the new school house will be
let this or next week. The fall term
of school will be held in the old school
house and it is expected the new school
house will be ready for the winter term.
The committee on improving the
church property are at work and will
call on you soon, as the needed re-
pairs are more extensive than at first
proposed. 1t will take more time and
means, so be prepared to give them
your hearty support. Help the good
work along.
There is lots of grumbling about our
Uncle Sans mail Accommodations when
it looks as il it was run in the inter-
ests of the mail carrier instead OF the
public and patrons of this and the
Grattan office What is the matter
with Grattan anyhow? Why don't
they stir themselves TO have the sched-
ule changed to suit the public conven-
fence. Go ahead Grattan, and we will
help you make the change.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-08-23
AyOn-keene.

Aunt Jane Hull is very feeble.
Mrs. James Bowen is very low with
heart trouble.
Mrs. Charlie Merriman of Grand
Rapids, is visiting her sister Mrs. G..
f.. Lee.
Elvert Lee and wife. OF Elsie, visited
relatives in this vicinity Saturd ay and
Sunday.
Marvin Sparks and wife, of Belding,
visited at James Henry's Friday and
Saturday.
b. f. Wilkinson and o. A. Choat
made business trip to Grand Rapids
Saturday.
Mrs. Sherrad Hamontree and daugh-
ter of Belding, is visiting relatives in
this vicinity.
The social held mt Robert Sparks
last Friday evening was well attended,
the society taking in s..
Mrs. Glare Bisby OF Jersey, was
called here by the death OF her sister
in-law Mrs. Riley Ayers.
Mrs Riley Ayers who has been sick
for the last four weeks died last Friday
evening. The funeral was held at the
Kee ne church, Sunday at o'clock
Rev. Westbrook officiating.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-08-23
Vergennes Station.

This week they are putting up the
telephone wires.
The Mckinley pole was taken down
Tuesday morning.
Ursola Mccarthy of Grand Rapids is
visiting her father.
Mr.. Helmer of Grand Rapids is here
calling on relatives.
Lulu De Graw, of Bolster, is visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. |. Mosher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Ring of Bedding
visited his brother f. Ring last week
A terrific wind storm proceeded the
rain Monday which did considerable
damage.
Our farmers are hauling their peach
es to Lowell. Nothing like having a
railroad.
The large trees in front of the school
house which are in the road are being
taken out,
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Norton attended
the funeral of Miss Nellie Byrnes Tues
day morning.
Several from here attended the Mac
cabee and Woodman picnic in Green
Vile last Thursday.
Sunday, Sept. 2nd Rev. Chas. Rem
nells expects to preach his farewell
sermon at this place.
A bee by the K. O. Il. M. was held
last Tuesday to build new platform
in front OF the Grange hall.
Mike Byrnes' daughter Nellie, OF
Grattan, died Sunday, funeral Tues
day. They have the sympathies OF
friends in this place.
Rev. e. Nudge will be here Sunday,
August 26, to fill his appointment,
Providence permitting. Let US have
q full house at that time.
Guy Norton's 1925 dog, Dan, died
Monday afternoon, thought to have
broken his neck when running and
came suddenly against the fence.
There vas n large turnout to the
Cleaners meeting last Thursday eve
ming. Hereafter they will hold them
the lst and Bird Friday evening of the
month with a supper the last meeting
A cordial invitation TO all companion
Cleaners is extended.