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The evening times., 1901-05-20
BABY BROWNS VOYAGE.
An Infant Worth SIO,OoO,OOO Takes
Trip to Europe.


NEW YORK. May ga baby fourteen
months Old. John Nicholas Brown, esti-
mated TO 5e worth in his own right more
than S10.000,0oe. sailed Saturday on the
Campania for Liverpool with his mother,
Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, a nurse
maid, and a man servant.
This is the baby rnuIti-mliionaire' first
trip abroad He had been scheduled to
leave on the Oceanic six weeks ago. but
an infantiIe aiIment and the rough wealth
er on the Atlantic prevented Baby Brown
is ruled almost entirely by the trustees of
his estate, who decide where and when he
shall go, although his mother sometimes
oveTrules the trustees.
He attracted the greatest attention yes
terday as he was carried aboard, crying
Justify He differs in no respect from
hundreds of other babies except that he
possesses 100000 600 now. and when he is
twenty-oue years old this viii have in
creased to more than $3009).0o0. Baby
Brown suffers from GROUP and collie, and
his teeth hurt just as much in growing as
do those of any other baby. The little
fellow occupies the most luxurious suite
on the big steamship.
All the money came to him by the sud
den death of his father and uncle. The
AFc D1DtAlFA9 '-t1 " 1N4i44A wen oA teaSiI
other John Nicholas Brown, a son II
John Carter Brown. the rich Rhode Isl
and manufacturer and East India mer-
chant married Miss Natalie Bayard
Dresser, daughter of the late Col George
w. Dresser. of the Z. S Army, on Sep
| tember s. 1897. Miss Dresser is a sister
! Of Mrs George Vanderbilt
! Two months after the baby was born
( his father was stricken with the grip at
/ his home, 931 Fifth Avenue. His illness
/ turned into measles. and later typhoid fe-
/ yer developed and proved fatal He left
! his entire fortune to his son.
| While Baby Browns father was lying
! seriously i'll the babys uncle, Harold
/ Brown, who was in Europe, heard of his
/ brothers illness and took the first steam
| er for New York. On the voyage he be
/ came i'll, and a week after landing died
/ Of pneumonia. The attachment of the
! two brothers was strong After making
! provision for his wife Harold Brown left
/ to his brothers child, Baby Brown, about
/ 81 000.G0
! Baby Brown. when four months old
( was christened John Nicholas Brown in
/ Emanuel Church, Newport. by Bishop Nc
| Vickar-
The child had had several serious at
! tacks of illness. FrGtl his birth ne has
I been delicate. and every day two phySi-
! clans have examined him His Afe was
/ several times desFEiTed Of. He grew thin
/ and pCeviSh last summer. and II WAS be
/ Ieved he would die His mother became
/ almost frantic and begged the doctors &c
/ save her boys life. After weeks OF suS
/ pense he WAS pronounced out of danger
] As he Is now lie ginning to CIT MS teetf
/ the doctors recommended an ocean voy-
/ &c. although during the last iva months
H. has been mCummonly W 1T
The evening times., 1901-05-20
Sewing Machines.

IF you pay us a little price for
a Sewing Machine you take no
chances. We stand back of every
machine we sell, and the guaran-
tee is good. We sell the
Enterprise" at $3.50.
A high-arm machine that is guar
anteed for a term IF years.
And the wv. & l." for $500,
with a fve-vear guarantee. Safely
cheap, no essential goodness of the
running part slighted; the main
difference between these machines
and the high-priced sorts are in
the woodwork or nickeIing or ex-
ira polishing; the good wear is as
sured-
Second floor.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

A party of Washington guests went to
Libertytown. Md, Wednesday, to attend
the wedding Of Miss Mary Grace Welsh
and Mr. Harry S. Boyle. which was sol
emnized at St Peters Church Rev
Father John T Norton officiating The
bride, dainty in white silk null and lace
with u tulIe veil caught in place with
EiieS-Of-the-valley, and carrying bou-
Euet of white roses, entered the church
with her uncle, DIT. Charles c. Harris. Of
Baltimore. by whom she was given in mar
rage Miss Edith Welsh wearing white
organdie, with Leghorn hat trimmed
with pink roses. and carrying pink car
while the additional maids We're Miss Nav
BOYLE and Miss Gertrude Wright of Lib
ertytown: Miss Edna Ramsey. of BaIti-
more; Miss Ida Simpson. of UTbana. Md
and Claire SappingtOn. OF UniOnViIle, Nd.
They wore white organizes under dir-
feTentIy cOlOred silks, and LeghOTn hats.
Each carried a white fan Mr.. J Brooke
Boyle acted as best man. The Ushers were
DR.. Wiilirm II. Trail. Of this city: Mr.
Frank Poylc. Dr.. James COale Sapping-
ton, I.~=Ts- James Boyle and Sidney St
John -i1Zt1E. Of Lihertytown and
Mr.. EU-,-c Laurence. Of UniOuviIIe
a welding breakfast was served at Cap
sylvia. the beautiful home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. Mary c. Welsh. among the
guests being Mrs Rachel Norris, Mrs
Carrie SteIlman, and DR.. Trail, all of
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs Boyle are at the Raleigh
for short stay.
The evening times., 1901-05-20
Ice Cream
without Labor.

We are demonstrating the
twentieth Century lee Cream
Freezer. This freezer makes ice
cream without help from anyone.
No turning and firing of arms as
in other freezers. Simply put in
cream and flavor according to di-
rections, stir it up, set it aside,
and it freezes itself. And Il costs
no more than the ordinary freezer
Try a sample of the cream.
Fifth floor
The evening times., 1901-05-20

PAWTUCKET. r. /, May 20.-Edward
Beaupre. known as the Northwestern
Giant, is in this city visiting friends. He
is twenty years of age. stands seven feet
eight-and-a- half inches in his stockings
and weighs 35Z pounds. He desires to
marry. and as soon as he gets his bride
he will go To France and enter for the
$4,000 prize left By French nObieman to
be given the finest pair OF giants married
each year in France. His bride must be
over seven feet tall and be able to speak
Wrench. lie wears No y shoes.
The evening times., 1901-05-20
Wash Kid Gloves.
(For Summer Wear.)

Pleasant news for women whose
hands perspire. These are i'm
ported gloves, and are prepared
in such a way as to withstand per-
spiration, and they are guaranteed
to wash without injury We show
them in black. tan, and pearl.
First floor, opposite Silk Dept
The evening times., 1901-05-20

pared for the occasion. Haley's Inaugural
Ball Orchestra will render music. VIII
lin T. Harris IL D., the Commissioner
of Education, VIII deliver an address upon
the subject of Women in the Profe-
sious-" Brief addresses viii also be deIiv-
cred by William E. Mason, LII. NJ, and
William B. King, Ii. NJ.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Count Ioredo-NTannnsfeId. the Aus
trian nobleman. who arrived in New York
yesterday on his yacht Taormina is ex-
pected to spend, d few days in this city.
The Count is about thirty years old and
IS the brother Of Prince Couoredo- Manns-
field. holds the rank of lieutenant in the
Austrian Navy, and Of Chamberlain to
Emperor Francis Joseph
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John R Mclean will oc-
cupy Stratfotd. the cottage owned by the
late Lewis A. Roberts at Bar Harbor-
Mrs. MOncure Robinson. Of Baltimore
has taken the Pray cottage at the same
resort.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

The marriage of Hiss Mabel Howard.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs George H
Howard. TO Capt John Henry Russell.
L ) NJ c. viii take place June L at the
family residence, 1914 n Street. at noon.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Mrs James P Kernochan, of New
York, who spent the winter in Washing
ton, is now at Virginia Hot Springs.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Miss BrOdhead left for New York to-
day to join her aunt, Mrs. Conkling. and
they wiz sail Wednesday on the Ocea nic
for a six months trip abroad.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Captain and Mrs. ". c. Beach. who en-
teTtained so frequently during their
three months stay in Washington have
opened their house on Fifth Avenue, New
York
The evening times., 1901-05-20
EaESATn EsEsES4s For PREMIUM STAMPS.
KINGS PALACE.
sI2-SI4 9TH st. 10 Market SDnce.
WOMEN GRADUATE IN LAW.
Exercises of Wash
ington College Wednesday Night.

The third annual commencement of
Washington College of Law viii be held
Wednesday evening at the Luther Place
Memorial Church. The degree of master
of laws viii be conferred upon three young
women graduates. and that of bachelor of
laws upon four young women, and one
member of the opposite sex
An interesting programme has been pre-
The evening times., 1901-05-20

The Russian Ambassador entertained the
Ministers from Turkey and Persia, to-
gether with other diplomatic guests, at
dinner last night.
The evening times., 1901-05-20
Great Reductions in
Hosiery
During Building Sale.

ChiIdren's Fine Ribbed Hose. with trf-
pie knee, high spuced heel. and - =
double SlI5a9 toe warranted fast "
3 for 5ec
Ladies Fine SiIk-PIeated Tan Drop
stitch Hose. with double heel and nEr
toe, warranted fast color, 69c E =
value; special. .............. ~ -
, for $I.O0.
An odd lot of Ladies' SILK and I.isIe
Mixed Hose, with fancy stripe SnC
ankle, double heel and toe SI-25 =
value. Special. ....-...--... I =
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Miss Roosevelt, who has been visiting
her aunt. Mrs Cowles. wife of Command
er CowIes, has returned to New York.
The evening times., 1901-05-20
81 and SI.50 a pair.
We're 81, $3.50, and s..
S1.9O a pair.

We have made a separate depart
ment for the display and sale of
these shoes in the Tenth Street
building, third floor More room,
More convenient.
Third foor-Take 10th st. elevators.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Mr. and Mrs. George P. Eustis have ar
rived in Washington
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Key have gone Eor
a short visit to Philadelphia
The evening times., 1901-05-20
Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
10th, Iitfl. and F StS. n. W.
Continued Sale Of
SHOES
(F0r Women and Boys.
Some for Half, Some Less.

A few Oxf0rds, but principally
high shoes, lace and button. Tan
and black kid and patent leather.
Weights and styles suitable for
house, street. seashore, mountain,
and general outing wear. \ eollec-
ton of shoes from our regular
stock, comprising styles we can
not or do not care to duplicate,
lines that are incomplete, having
one size or another missing.
And while the line of sizes is not
complete in every style, about all
sizes are represented in the COM
bined lot.
We offer them for quick clear
ance at half and less than half
former prices.
The evening times., 1901-05-20
Infants Wear
At Building Sale Prices.

Babies Dresses. made Of fine cambria.
sss5 5sssd hem 9o' SIS 5'l @9asas @5@f -F t5 21c
years: regular &c value Special-----7 Il
Children's Fine Gingham Dresses, in
dainty checks OF light blue and pink. ruff
fles over shoulder, finished with d neat
braid. full skirt, deep hem; sizes 4 Gc
1 to 4 years; regular 9Sc value E
Babies Caps. made of fine quality null.
tucked crown, with rows Of lace inser-
tion. full TuChe around face. also
French effects. Wide ties; sizes Il nf
z to 16. Regular s1.25 value n.y.
building PTiCe---.---.--..------- -
Babies Refers. made of fine pique,
large square collars, finished with ruffle
of embroidery. the latest box 0nF
back Sizes ! TO f years. Regular W
S1.25 value Building lPrice----.------- - =
Lansburgh & Bro
40 TO 40 Seventh St.
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Mr. and Mrs. s. S. Rowland have rented
the Lieber cottage at Newport for the
summer months
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Gen. and Mrs J. n. SchofeId have
closed their winter cottage at St. Angus
tine, Fla, and returned TO Washington.
The evening times., 1901-05-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Lane entertained at dinner last
night at her new residence, 1701 Connec-
ticut Avenue Her guests included Cen
er8I and Mrs Miles, Mrs. FTornsby. Senior
Del Eiso, Senator Blackburn, and Che
Waller TrentanoVe
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Prince Troubetzskoi, who has been the
guest of Mr. John Kerr Branch, in Rich
mond, sailed Saturday with Princess
Troubetzsloi for Europe. They viii spend
the summer with Prince Troubetzskoi- s
mother and viii not return to America
until The Iate faII
The evening times., 1901-05-20

Mr. and Mrs J Ormond Wilson an
nOunce the engagement or their daughter
EIiuor 10 Dr. Arthur Lee Wilson. son Of
the late Hon William L Wilson. Post
master General in President Cleveland 3
Cabinet The wedding, which will be a
quiet one, viii take place early in June
The evening times., 1901-05-20
GROWTH OF JAPAN'S ARMY
Notes on the Military Establish
mcnt of That Empire.

4 Thoroughly Equipped OFGanizn-
tfon Embracing $4,000 Men en- "a
Peace Footing and $4,000 on II
War FootinE-Sorne Recent Work.
The evening times., 1901-05-20
THE BAP1ISlS IN SESSION
Opening of the National AnniveT-
saries in Springfield, Mass.

Special Fcat5=.s Commemorative Of
the First Meetings of the New Cen
tury-Thc Societies Represented 1t
the Convention and Their work
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25
SPECIAL VILLAGE MEETING.


\" Action Taken on Water Works Be
cause of Legal Complications.
An unusually large number of the
voters of the village met at the town
hall Tuesday night at the special meet
ing called to take action on the proposed
system of water works. Moderator
Frank A. Bond presided. The call was
read by j. NJ. Burke. clerk.
Thos. f. Boycc stated that Village At
torney w. III Bliss, who was called to
Montpelier Monday in case before the
supreme court, had told him that any
action relative to the appropriation of
monies toward the expense of the pro-
posed change, taken under the warning
calling this meeting. or any contracts
made or bonds authorized, would be
illegal, as no specific mention of the pur.
pose is made in the warning. SO Pro-
lessor Boyce made motion to adjourn
until some meeting to be warned in a
legal manner by the trustees. Joseph
Battell seconded the motion in an ear.
nest plea, saying that he "believed that
in so important matter the sense OF
every voter would be against any action
the legality of which could be question.
ed The motion prevailed and the meet
ing adjourned until the time stated in the
warning given below, which was i'm
mediately issued by the trustees.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25

The inhabitants of the town of Middlebury,
who are lie al voters in village meeting, are
hereby warned TO meet at the Town Hall in
said village on Monday, the 4th daV of Feb.
I'll AIRY, a. ID 1901, at ; O'Clock p. ~, to act
upon the following articles, viz:
Fist. To see If the village will rescind the
last clause of the resolution passed at the
adj burned meeting of October 22nd, last,
whereby said meeting was adjourned to the
first Monday in March, next, ITO decide which
aource OF supply on the mounta shall be
USED To furnish the water for said village"
Second. To see what furthr action the
village Will take upon the report of the com
mittee OF nine on wa'prwOrks investigation
presented to said adjourned meeting October
22nd 1900.
Taird. To take such further. action as the
voters may see tit in choosing the source OF
supply of water for the village in the future,
In having tn course of the pipes surveyed
ana mapped in acquiring the right or rights
necessary to the putting in of such pine, and
OF acqui' ing the water supply ana of locating
funds for all said enterprises, including pay
ment for pipes already bought. aud for all
other expenses incident to the Introduction
OF such new water supply as may be voted
these several purp Iscs that the voters shall
deem proper. Also to provide for the dehv
cry of the pipe along the course of the aque
duct and for the building of II reservoir of
such capacity and location as the voters may
deem proper Also to provide for the pur
a. SO of the necessary stone, cement, and al
olncr necessary material tor the competitor
of the water system, II so voted.
Fourth. To take any other action in re
spect to such proposed water system that
may properly come before said meeting.
Fifth. To elect one trustee to fill the vac
ancV caused 10y the resignation of Charles +
Pmney.
properly before such meeting.
Dated at MiddleOury this 22nd day of Jan
uary, a. ID. 1901
BY order of the Trustees, =
! NJ f..
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25

snE ln far
Slin sbor.sd mara thon ion r,ornhors in
oood stondino Onl,, oro ,,onbor lain
lanes of Eso,o pr,dno NJ " tos
,yitbdrour drrino +bo nasf roar amd no
,oft honorso ho ,,',s ton ola 30 oa,,,i,.,o.
to raiso sh.on
Tntorrog.tad NV Nossrs pissolland San.
ford Mr. Slin eaid tbero was ah,ut s2o
not do fron, n,o,,,hor, Co.. l,, - ,.o,r
The following ooi,ers wera nIected .
prosidon+ Iro tTa,,,tli, Ntiddioh,r,
,.i.o nrosidor+s C,rns II Sn,,th ro,gn.
limo II Il SanforS w.st Cor,u,ll.
socrotarv and tr,,srror / Sl,in.
Niddlohurr diroctorO n = II,,il,,n
of Rridnort 7 ~ S,i,l,ner of Shorohsn,
+ / Csrnonter of Addison Artbur !
E;erd of Cor,u.oll. oon,nit,o ~, nodi.
groes Fdoar n pissou of F,s+ Sbore-
hon r u Crona of pri1n,rt Chorlos
Cbsnp.n Of Eo,rishrr,, rho saIor, of
rho secratorv vas fved of s2oo tho
s.ma ,s last yesr
Edo.r \ .pissoll ,l,or ,ooono,,dod
tb.t a conm;ttae no .nno,ntod to 500
what could he done hv the marino shnan
h,epders of Vernon toward making n
creditab,e s;,ow of th.ir stock at the
Pan-American exnosItion. which onens
at BuGalo in Nav. The matter was dis
cussed at soma length nv presideut
J,mblin Mr. Rissell & p Cram T. O.
Stucdav.nt andJC : Uamiiton rhev
all favorcd rho ,l,n and nlad,ad tbnir
hearty cooneratinn win ,nv ,ttort which
n,;nhr h., n,.do II T. SaHford t,.nro,,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25

Harry Cushman was unable to attend
school Friday.
Miss Verna Child spent Sunday at her
home in Wey bridge.
Gideon Norton is confined to the house
on account of sickness.
Miss Marjorie Ryder spent Sunday at
her home in New Haven.
Miss Mary Pollard, assistant precep-
tress, was in Ludlow last week.
Miss Housman of Middebury college
Will teach No. until Miss Clark is able
to return.
Among those that are absent from
school are Miss Shea, Miss Palmer and
Charles Dewey.
Edward Mclaughlin, an old member
of the High school, visited the brick
building last week.
The pupils absent from school for the
last week are: Misses Warner, Foore and
Bingham, BENJAMIN Wales, Harold Dean
and Frank Keese.
Miss Mildred Moore, '02, who has been
confined to the house on account of
sickness for the last eight weeks, hopes
to resume her studies in the near future.
The cold weather caused the pipes in
the building TO freeze, and Mr.. Cushman
was oblig,d To keep fire all day Sunday
in order to get up steam in the upper
rooms for Monday.
The class of 1902 elected the following
officers at their last meeting: President,
Harold Bird; vice president, Marjorie
Ryder; secretary, Harry Fisher, and
treasurer, Dewey.
At the last class meeting of 1903 the
following officers were elected; Presi-
dent, McQuivey; vice president, Miss
Beatrice Miner; secretary, Miss Della
Logan, and treasurer, Angus Burt.
At the class meeting of 1901 the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Edward Peet; vice-president, Miss
Elizabeth Bump; secretary, Miss Blanche
Moore treasurer, Miss Prudence Stick
ney.
The members OF the Athletic associa-
tion think il would he u very good plan
if the cOmmitt' would give them one of
the extra class rooms for locker, as
there is no place at present where they
can keep their base ball and foot ball out
fits.
Percval Wilds, graduate from the
High school in '9S, has been elected cap
tain of Middebury college foot ball team
for 1901. He was a member of the team
while In the High school, and from ther
on he played on both foot ball and bast
ball teams of the college.
The senior class of the High schoo
are rehearsine for drama to be given il
the town hall Feb. l3. The class dance
usually gil en- In connection with th'
graduation will be given at the close o
the entertainment. Full particulars viii
be published In this column later.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25
"The Queen of Hearts,"

The Labaree society has long had in
preparation an operet:a entitled THE
Queen of Hearts" the music by Henry
Houseley and the words by Randolph
Hartley. 1t is under the direction of Mrs.
John III. Stewart, who is also accompau-
ist and who is assisted by Mrs. Hill in
the singing and Mrs. McGllton in stage
management. This particular operetta
was brought to the notice of the ladies of
the Labaree society by the Oliver Ditson
company, on account of its extreme
popularity. 1t is claimed to be the best
thing of its kind for the amateur stage
1t is society play set t, bright and
pleasing music-quintettes, quarteites,
trios, duos and numerous pleasing solos
diversity the representation, The young
people who form the company are we'll
adapted to their parts and the whole is
of such nature as to entertain both old
and young. It's many humorous situa-
tions and bright hits will amu,e all. No
one who wants 70 enjoy himself can
afford TO miss this Jolly entertainment,
winch. though given by no talent, can
certainly compete with much thar comes
from abroad. The living pictures, from
Gibson, Chris lie and other famous artists,
will be under the direction of Miss Anna
Fletcher and will be a charming intro
duction to the operetta. Tickets go on
sale at Sterns's tomorrow. Admission
% cents; reserved seats, 80 cents. The
entertainment will be- given at the town
hall Friday evening, Feb. l.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25
BLOWN TO ATOMS.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful, drastic, purgative pill
has been exploded; for DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless,
gently stimulate liver and bowels to eX.
pell poisonous matter, cleanse the system
and absolutely cure Constipation aud
Sick Headache. Only 25c at DIR. w. Ii.
Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25
MERINO SHEEP BREEDERS.

Annual Gathering of Association - Will
Exhibit at Buffalo.
The Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders
association held its annual meeting at the
Addison Wednesday. President Ira L.
Hamblin called the meeting to order. He
said that he supposed a speech was eX.
pected, but that such efforts were not
bis forte. But for himself and the breed
ers, they were in the sheep business to
stay. He then called for the auditors
report. The auditor, c. NJ. Remele, not
being present, l. A. Skifi, the secretary,
read the following report, which was
adopted
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-01-25
GRADED SCHOOL NOTES.

~ BY order of the Trustees,
} NJ. 81 Rk f., {
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-08-01
SUICIDE THIS MORNING.
Joshua Hammond OF Cyanide
Ends His Life.

Joshua Hammond, saloon
keeper at Cyanide shot himself in
his saloon at 9;l5 a. IN. and at
l0:30 he died
Hammond had been respondent
for more than year and had many
times threatened to end his life
and this morning carried out the
threat, The tragedy occurred be-
hind the bar of his resort and the
bullet passed through the body
just under the heart aud fell to the
tloor.
Frank Gillespie aud Dave AR
gall hearing the report OF the re-
volver. FASTENED to Hammond's
place where they found the injured
man lying on the floor, just
before he died he asked these men
for the revolver in order that he
might shoot himself again
Hammond WAS about Is years
old and leaves a wife and two sons,
one in Toledo, Ohio. who has been
telegraphed of the affair. He was
a member of the Odd Fellows
The body was taken to Deiberts
undertaking parlors where it is
being prepared for burial. Coro-
ner Little will arrive this evening
aud hold an investigation.