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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Mrs Hazeltine will entertain at lunch
con Friday. in honor of Mrs Bcckwith and
Miss Virginia Lucas. oil Charleston, w.
Va who are her guests
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Mrs. Hazeitine was at hume yesterday
afternoon from 4 TO Z, at her residence 1925
Il Street. The house was fragrant with
roses Of all shades and varieties. and the
pleasure of the afternoon was greatly in
creased by seEeral vocal selections, sweedy
sung by Miss Harrison.
The hostess was assisted in welcoming
her many callers by Mrs. BeclSwith and
Miss Virginia Lucas OF chariestown. W.
Va, who are her house guests. and by Miss
Woodruff. Miss DE Peyster. Miss Rose vim
cent. and her daughter. Miss Hazeltine.
Mrs. Hazeltine viii be at home Monday
afternoons for the remainder of this month,
and every Thursday evening the family en-
terrain informally at billiards.
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entertainment AND INSTRUCTION.
The Halls of the
AnCientS,
1sla-fi-16-1s New York Ave.
For Promotion Of National Galleries..

Illustrate Egyptian. Assyrian. Roman. and
saracenic Art. Architecture. Manners. and Gus
toms Open daily from a. GO 10 D.
Visitors during the day will receive a RETURN
ticket for the evening Mr.. FRANKLIN W
SMITH Will speak in the diferept HALLS each
evening. and illustrate with stcreoptican; or an
sszistznt IN itis absence. de3o-n
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17Cyard.

See this new creation-Reeyer
Cloth-its novel creation, and
will be leader among the 1900
washables-erery ward is a genn
inc 25c value. Specially priced
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

The Misses Duvall will give tea this
afternoon from S to Z in honor of Mrs.
Shepherd, of Shepherdsown, W. Va.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Former Senator Davis win entertain the
West Virginia delegation in Congress at
dinner on the 10th.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09


The Saturday Evening Assembly gave a
dance at National Rifles Armory last Sat-
urday evening Among those present were:
The Misses Yates. III Hill. Breithbart.
Inckett. Plant. Hitchcock. Baker. Man
gan. Niece. Seal. Heron, Hastings. kipp.
Ludgate. Beliew. Bennett, Tracewell. /.
Hill. Fields. Massey. Thompson. Pritchard.
Beagle, Wise, wayson, Haas. Arth. IL.
MCGEE. Billings. =. Ludgate. Marson, Wur-
d"fnaH Bacon Evans Burgess. and Mo
Farlsnd, and the Messrs Goodwin, De
Mol. Breithbart. Jordan Davidson Bent
ley. kinslow. Riggles. Moncure, Weaver
WOODBURY.. Melton. Schley. Peckhzm. Col
lier. Forbert, Janney, Haas. Burton. Every
Rainey. Woodward, Babeock, O'Connor
sieourney. burgess. Gnista. Taylor. Way
Howe. house cassin. Hartman. Bright,
Jones, Rtge s. Phillips. Haas. and Doyle.
The Narnum WAS a magnet that at
tracted fashionable crowds yesterday after
noon. From 3 to 6 O'Clock the ladies' Of
the Congressional Circle were at home TO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09
4 DISSOLUTION LIKELY
Trouble in the National Society of
the White CROSS.

The Board of Directors to Ask nm
Accounting of the President Gen
Came 10 Join the Organization and
Why She Wrote Her RcstGnation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Mr. and MIS-. Reginald de Koven en-
teTfained at dinner Sunday night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Mrs. Evans. wife OF the Commissioner OF
Pensions. and the Misses Evans will be
at home the second and fourth Wednesdays
in January and February nj 1906 n Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Mrs. Andrew b. Duvali and the Misses
Duvall viii be at home Thursdays during
February.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

The British Ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote entertained at dinner last night
when the guests were Senator ard Mrs.
Hsnsbrough. Mr.. and Mrs. DENLY, the Chi
nose Minister and Nine. WI, the Brazilian
Minister and Mrs. de Assis- Brasil Colonel
and Mrs. Bingham, Mr.. and Mrs. John q.
Henderson. Mrs. Pinchot the Hon. Misses
fauncefote, Baron Won Sternburg of the
Germany Embassy, Adjutant General Cor
bin, NJ. Thiebaut and Mr. Edward Morgan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Yesterday was Mrs. John ". Foster S
receiving day, and she welcomed a large
number of callers in her usual charming
manner. Assisting her were her dsusht ar,
Mrs. Lansing of watterson, y. y. who is
visiting her sad Miss Ida Thompson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Many famed and genial spirits have
gathered in Chamberlin's during the past
two decades, and reunion of some OF the
more prominent of these was held at that
house last night, when Colonel Ochiltree.
of Texas. gave a dinner In honor of the
seventy ninth birthday of General Long
street, one of the sturdy leaders OF the
Coufederacy. The banquet was a quiet
little affair gotten up as a surprise to the
guest OF honor. and when a rare menu had
been discussed flow of wit and oratory
ensued which lasted far into the night
The banquet room was beautifully deco
rated with flowers and emblems of the
Union and the lost cause Colonel Oclil-
tree acted as CHIEF Of ceremonies and Cen
eral Longstreet thanked his host warmly
for the testimonial. Among those gath
cred around the board were Gen. NJ. c.
Butler, Senator William NJ. Stewart. Gen
eral Armstrong. Attorney General Smith
of Texas. Representative Jarnes w Wads-
worth Of New York. Col. Philip d. Thomp-
son OF Kentucky, Hon. John NJ Allen CT
Mississippi. Charles Warrington, and L.
X. Somborn. General Longstreet was
presented with several handsome memen-
toes Of the occasion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09
IN THE. SOCIAL WORLD
Dinner Guests Entertained at the
British Embassy.

The Russian Ambassador Also n
Hest ef shc E,cainE-5irs. WiborC's
Dinner at Rausrhcr's in Honor of
Miss Mflrs-Nrs. MncLennau's Ten
for Mrs. Stevens md Miss Ward.
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fSc yard.

Wash Goods, Eighth st. Annex.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Mrs. Fuller. wife OF the Chief Justice
was at home to large number of callers
yesterday afternoon, when she had the as
sistance OF the handsome daughters Of the
house.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Mrs John ". Thompson has cards out
for tea on Monday the 18th.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

nose Minister and Nine WI, the Brazilian
Minister and Mrs. de Assis- Brasil. Colonel
and Mrs. Bingham, Mr.. and Mrs. John q.
Henderson. Mrs. Pinchot, the Hon. Misses
fauncefote, Baron Won Sternburg of the
Germany Embassy, Adjutant General Cor
bin, NJ. Thiebaut, and MIR. Edward Morgan.
MIR. aud Mrs. wiborg gave a dinner At
Rauscher's last night in honor of Miss
Miles and Captain Reber. the additional
guests, with enc or two exceptions, being
the attendants at tomorrow's wedding. The
company gathered about the flower-detked
table were General and Mrs. Mics, Mr.. ana
Mrs. McCullum, Miss Anna Hoyt, Miss
Rosina Hoyt. Miss Sally Sherman. Miss
Lowery. Miss Deering. Miss Gilmore, Miss
Gary, MIR. Maxwell. Or. Patterson, Mr. p 7
Sherman. Colonel Michler, Captain Treat.
Captain Foraker. Captain Squires, Captain
Macomb and Mr.. John b. Henderson.
The Russian Ambassador and Miss Cas-
sini entertained small dinner company
last nightin honor Of MIR. and Mrs. Cramp
and Miss Gramp. of Philadelphia. The ad-
ditionsl guests included Captain and Mrs.
Fartouf. Mr. allart, and Mr. Rogestvensky.
Fashions valaries did one of two things
yesterday afternoon. They made visits or
they remained at home TO receive them
Apart from the pleasure OF dispensing hos
pitality. the advantage was with those who
went calling, SO glorious was the weather.
The notable reception of the afternoon
was that held by Mrs Dewey, wife of the
Admiral of the Navy. who was at home
from to 6 at The residence of her mother.
Mrs. Washington Mclean. During the
earlier part OF the afternoon Mrs. Dewey
received alone. but was Joined later by
the Admiral. who assisted calamity IN
welcoming the ever-increasing thrcng.
Mrs. Dewey stood at the entrance OF he
ballroom. on the second floor, the broad
sweep of ruby velvet, that carpeted the
stairs and hallway, forming an artistic
foreground for her toilet of silver gray.
The high corssge was billoxy with lace,
and draped about the skirt was Bounce
OF grey silk fringe bordered with embroid-
cry that scintillated with silver. Mrs.
Cowles presided at the tea table, which
was set In an alcove under 7ife-sized
portrait Of Mrs Mclean. She wore black
with Russian front of white satin yelled
with jetted net. Mrs Mclean was gownel
with quiet elegance in black. with which
she wore dainty cap OF white tulle. The
ballroom was decorated. as usual with tai
palms and vases OF exotic foliage. and
throughout the various apartments were
vases and bowls Of roses and carnations,
with here and there a glowing mass of
poinsetta leaves, that seemed to carry the
very spirit of the Yuletide in their scarlet
bloom. in one corner stood dwarf pine
tree. gay with red satin ribbons. The
guests represented every phase OF Wash
ingtnn society, diplomatic, official, and
resident. together with a brilliant showing
from the army and navy circles. and
numbers OF strangers. who could not resist
SO ideal an opportunity Of paying their re-
spects TO the hero OF Manila and his
bride.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09


There is at present a great dearth OF
good sailors, and while the demand is
growing rapidly the supply seems to be
diminishing" said Capt. A. G. Barth, a
New York ship rigger, at the National last
night.
The enlargement and improvement of
the American Navy and in the merchant
marine has used up large number OF men
and there are no able-bodied seamen idle.
One hundred good men. who know what
is what, can find good berths on any one
day in New York alone. Somehow The
American does not take to the sea, and
we are raising nation Of landsmer. Our
Navy, splendid as il is. has polyglot crews
on every Vessel, but even the fort igners
who make good sailors are being f7bbled
up before we get a chance at them Rus
STA Is harvesting all the SHedes, as they
make fine seamen: Germany Is hanging on
to the Norwegians and the Dutch. who
are at home only on the sea: France takes
the men OF Brittany and Normandy. and
England, Italy, and Japan find good berths
for the home product. Anyway. there will
be a big hunt for seamen when the rush
begins to the Paris Exposition. and the
demand VIII be greater than ever before
in The history OF shipping
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09
IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Senator Shoup of Idaho returned to
Washington last night, after an extended
holiday tour. and is CHARTERED at the Nor
mandie where he will remain during the
winter. Senator Shoup spent the holiday
session In making a trip throughout the
United States in General Ainsworth's pri-
waite car. He seems much benefited by
the journey. and is ready for the routine
OF the session 81:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

When Governor Crane was inaugura ted
last week, Roger Wolcott the retiring
incumbent OF the office, turned over,
among other things, the Butler Bible. ."
said f. d. Fairrhild, of Boston, at Cham
beriin's last night.
The Butler Bible is destined TO become
as famous as even the Sacred Cod and viii
go on down from governor to governor until
worn out. In 1889. when old Governor
Butler reigned, he found need of a copy of
the Scriptures for some purpose and sent
page around the capitol bdildine hunting
for IL. The page returned. stating that
there was not copy in the edihce The
governor thereupon instituted a personal
search. going through every room in the
building. and. failing 10 find cory. he
started down Beacon Street 20 a book store
where he purchased a magnificent Bible
with his own money. Returning to the cap
itol. he sat down at his desk and inscribed
the following on the title page:
This day have hunted throughout the
capitol building for q copy OF the Bible.
Not finding one, / am led to believe that my
predecessors. being good men. have taken
their copies away with them. / therefore
desire TO present this volume to my sue
cessor. he. in turn. 10 present it TO his sue
cessor, and to be read by his successors
in turn
THE book is still going as Governor But
Ter desired rs none of the incumbents of
the Office has expressed any great desire
to carry 1t home and study Il"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Fashions vslaries did one of two things
yesterday afternoon. They made visits or
they remained at home TO receive them.
Apart 'front.' the pleasure OF dispensing hos
pitality. the advantage was with those who
went calling so glorious was the weather.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

The Russian Ambassador and Miss Cas-
sini entertained small dinner company
last night. in honor Of MIR. and Mrs. Cramp
and Miss Gramp. of Philadelphia. The ad-
ditionai guests included Captain and Mrs.
Fartouf. Mr.. allart, and Mr. Rogestvensky.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

The Marquise de Talleyrrnd, of Paris. is
at the Shoreham, and will remain In the
city about a week. The marquise is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs John B. Godfrey. OF
Bridgeport, Conn. and is making a tour OF
the country. She is a beautiful and accom-
plished woman. and win attend many So
'cial functions before leaving the Capital.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

The latest in combines is, the laundry
trust" said A. F. Merrill, of Chicago, at
the Riggs last night. This starchy octopus
was organized in the Garden City last week
in the very teeth of the antitrust conven-
ton. Already eighteen Chicago plants and
about dozen others throughout the State
have Joined the combine and the promoters
expect TO make big gains. They propose to
collar the trade OF the big firms and cuff
the little agencies into submission. The
cut-rate laundries will be cleaned out and
an irun-clad list of prices established. The
Celestals who adorn wash shops have
union of their own and refuse to be taken
in by any soft soap from the trust men.
About six big plants will do all the work
of the new corporation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-09

Edward NJ Doe prominent attorney OF
Flagstaff, AriZ., is al the Wellington for a
few weeks. attending 70 some legal matters.
Mr.. Doe is accompanied by his wife, and
has many friends in this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
BURLINGTON GETS THE CUP.
Edmunds High School Wins the Decid-
ing Game From st. Adams Recep-
ton to the Defeated Team.

The Edmunds High school ball team
played the St Adams High school team
at Athletic Park Friday afternoon de-
feating them by the score of to 3. The
game was witnessed by largo and en-
thusiastic crowd who especially during
the first two and last two innings were
kept in a constant turmoil of excitement
The Burlington boys played a good game
of ball and If Morgan had been we'll sup
ported in the last two innings of the game
the greater part Of the runs scored by the
visitors would not have been made The
St Adams team played fair ball and bat
ted somewhat heavier than the home
team Hatch pitched fairly good bali
but did not equal Morgan's work which
could not have been better.
BY winning this game the High school
team have gained the long coveted North
ern Vermont High School Athletic asso-
citation cup and too srcat praise cannot
be given TO the players who brought the
honor to Burlington. No better team was
ever put in the field by the High school.
In the evening a reception and dance was
given in the assembly hall Of the High
school in honor of the visitors and was
attended with great success
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
FOR CONGRESSMAN
Nearly Half of the Delegates to
District Convention Al
ready Elected.
FOSTER AND PAGE LEADERS
Most Complete Returns From Chitten-
den County Page Wins in johnson
Powers Has Half of His County
Results of Saturday Nights
Caucuses- The Standing.

Caucuscs for the election OF delegates
to the First district congressional con-
vention to be held in Burlington June IS
towns Saturday, bringing the number Of
delegates chosen up to l75, or nearly one
half of the number to be elected, the
whole number being 3SS. with 195 neces-
sarv to a choice. The caucuses held in
Chittenden county were those of Hunting
ton ami Shelburne, which elected dele
gates favorable 10 Hon. -. j. Foster, with
slight opposition only in Shelburne.
In Ldmoillc county Congressman II. II.
Powers carried Eden. giving him half of
all the delegates of the county. while eX-
GOV. G. : Page was victorious in Hyde
Park and Johnson. Judge Powers secured
a delegation in South Hero and another
in Sheldon, the latter being instructed TO
give Col. A. A. Han one complimentary
vote. \ delegation favorable to col Hall
was elected in Berkshire, with Powers as
second choice. Gov. Page secured dele
cation in Franklin by one majority over
Col. Hall. ana delegations favorable to
him were also elected in Bridport. Gram
vile and Hancock in Addison county. In
Rutland county Col. Baker secured dele
cations in Castleton and Mendon, the sec
pnd choice of the former being for Gov
Page and of the latter for Judge Powers
There may be some question as to the
delegations of Richmond and Leicester
owing to contested delegations, but it is
believed that the situation is clear else
where.
OF the us delega es elected toJune II Pow
ers has q. Pag., 81, Foster &C. Hall n,
Baker "a and Batchelder D.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

The old Union church ~ pIvmouth7
Union. rehabilitated ana ereatlv i,nnrov
ed was rededicated win v.rv inter.stirv
ana impressive services last week.
A'thousH me repairs nave cost
between >IZV ana Sl'uo' the church
Is reueuI' ateu lIte OF deDt. The
IrS' ueuicatlol OF thls mouse OF Wor-
snip occurred III 'nc winter OF lsiZ-43 ana
among thoSe present on ths occasion
were qults NUMBER VINO were there on
the hrSt OCCASION notably Alfred Sargent
o' iiIdeeWater' WHO worked on the edi-
nee Wheh IL was nuiIt ana who was after
:. ID. Putnam of Barnard fell from
scaifold in his barn recently, breaking the
collar bone and fracturing the ribs. Put
nam has no remembrance of falling and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
ASSAULTED AN OLD MAN.
Man Arrested at Island Pond For At
tempted Murder.

Island Pond, June 12-Edward McCabo
was arrested on the outskirts of this town
last Saturday by Island Pond officers and
lodged in the Guidhall county Jail yester-
day on the charge of attempted murder.
A Frenchman named Fernando Blan-
Ghetto was McCdbes alleged victim and
joct of the crime was robbery. Blanchette
is very old man. He walked on the rail-
road track from here to Norton on his
way to the town of Coaticook Just over the
Canadian line. He laid down to rest be-
side a fence Just this side of the former
town. McCabe. waiting until he fell
asleep, secured several rocks, any one of
which was as large as a small pumpkin
and sma shed them down on the old man S
head.
When Blanchette was found il was
thought the cars had run over him He
was brought here and later recovered con-
seriousness sufficiently to tell his story and
describe McCabe as his assailant.
Capt. Randall, the constable, and several
others Immediately started in pursuit OF
McCabe on a hand car and overhauled
him about ten rods this side, of the Cana
dian line.
lie made no bones of acknowledging his
crime and stated his motive. He was en-
tirely indifferent as to whether Blanchette
died or recovered.
Blanchette is horribly crushed and cut
and in very critical condition
McCabe is particularly youthful in ap-
pearance. but is Is years old. lie came
here from Montreal,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
Seth Johnson of Montpelier Met
Death From a Blow or
Drowning.
MISSING SINCE SATURDAY.
Large Cash in Back of His Head-Ap-
peared All Right When Last Seen
Judge l.. H. Thompson Seriously
Ill-Hot Caucus at Ripton.

Montpelier. June ia workman named
IIill employed in the granite shed of Pecu
Brothers near the Taylor street bridge
on gong to bench near "A window over
looking the river soon after dinner to-
day discovered the body of man partly
submerged in the river near the rear of
the shed. lie gave the alarm and soon "A
large number of people congregated near
the spot The officials Of the city were
among the first to arrive and JOhonnolt
Hairs ambulance was at once sum
moned city Sheriff Bancroft was one Of
the first to arrive and on seeing the body
and finding a brown derby hat on the
bank above, was very positive that il was
Maj. Seth Johnson of y Kent street
whose wife reported this morning that TER
husband had been missing since Saturday
night, and when the body was reached
ana turned over this identification was
confirmed.
high bank wall on the side of the
river near the body compelled those in
charge to get boat and row across to
the body, which lay face downward with
the head doubled under the right arm
and chest. The condition of the cloth
ing and a large cash in the back Of the
head gave rise to the theory that Johnson
probably went to the edge Of the wall
some time Saturday night and while there
in some way fell backward, striking his
head against n large boulder below and
rolling into the water. the blow either
killing him instantly or stunning him so
that he drowned before coming to his
senses The body was towed to the rear
of the gas house ana carried to the am
bulance and thence to the understanding
rooms OF Johonnott & Hail. where it was
prepared for burial.
Officer Bancroft stated that Johnson
was some forty years of age and had no
family except a wife and was employed
in the granite shed of Ryle 81 Mccormick
lie also stated that he saw johnson about
o'clock Saturday evening in the store
of D. r. Donnelly and he was all right
then. Mrs Johnson stated to Officer Ban
croft this morning that he had about $
in money with him.
Mrs Johnson was notified of her hus-
bands tragic death which was terrible
blow to her. She has been nearly frantic
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

This form OF insurance is becoming more
and more popular as the people realize
their liability to accidental injuries The
conducting this form OF iu-u-
rance have added from time to time
many features which have proven popu-
lar. Among these companies, there is none
which has shown greater progress IN ev-
cry respect than The Massachusetts Mu-
tual Accident Association, OF Boston.
Mass, which was organized IN that State
seventeen years ago. It's policies are lib
eral in their provisions, and are issued at
rea sonahle rates. Mr.. J. q. White No 65
George street, is their Burlington agent.
lAdYA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-14
Unnecessary Loss of Time.

Mr.. W. $. Whedon, Cashier of the First
National Bank of Winterset Iowa, in a
recent letter gives some experience with n
carpenter in his employ, that will be OF
value to other mechanics. He says: II
had carpenter working for me who was
obliged to stop work for several days on
account of being troubled with diarrhoea
| mentioned to him that | had been simi.
larly troubled and that Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy had
cured me. lie Dough: a bottle OF it from
the druggist here and informed that one
dose cured him, and he is again a his
work" Guaranteed by all druggists.