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suNpAY scHoo1 cLAss PICNIC

One of the most enjoyable events of
the past week was a picnic given by
classes four and six of the South Law
renee Christian Sunday school, by their
teachers, Mrs. Bert Hays and Miss
Bertha Bloss. at Linwood park, Thurs
day. They were met at the church Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock by a wagonette.
which conveyed them TO the park. where
they spent pleasant day playing games
and singing. At noon a regular picnic
dinner was served and in the afternoon
the children enjoyed themselves eating
watermelons. Those present were: Misses
Ruth Layne, Martha Cochran. Josephine
English, FAME Laughmiller. Mamie Row
ley. Addie Trobaugh Mabel Stuart. Osca
Trobaugh, Elsie Van Deventer. Svbl
Stuart, Hope Layne, Mary Powers, Jessie
Powers, Mona Akers. Elsie johnson.
Ruby hurry, Anita Parks, Madaline
Swentzel, Iona Beahr, Anna Carter.
Hazel Smith.
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PICNIC IN RIVERSIDE.

congeniai party of friends met last
Wednesday for a day in North Riverside.
Provided with a sumptuous luncheon and
encouraged to enjoyment of the day by
the pleasant weather. the following had
thoroughly enjoyable day: Mesdames
A. J. York. Fred Dennis, G. ". c. Jones,
r. W. House. J. Ed Selover, J. H. Sell
over, Susan Russell, John Bragg, Eliza
York and Dennis, Misses May Jones'
Ida Williams, Sue Dennis, Bessie Jones.
belle Bragg Esther Evans and Elsie
York, Messrs. Ray Williams Byron
House, Sidney Jones and Ernest Dennis;
also Mrs. John B. Williams and her
guest. Mrs. Leon Williams of Fort Smith,
Ark.
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SELECT KNIGHTS AND LADIES

Thursday night about 100 Select Knights
and Ladies enjoyed themselves by giving
a ''hiden-hand" pie social. The gentle
men bought the pies and ate with the
ladies. a musical program was given
in which Sister Buffers brother, Hamlin,
and the Independent Mandolin Club"
took part, winding up with a dance, made
the hours pass only too quickly Both
old and young, assisted by the Kan
garoos," danced until late, when they
departed to their several homes. fully
satisfied. The officers and members are
congratulating themselves on the success
financially as well as socially. in this the
dedication of their new lodge-roon. This
is the first Of a series of socials which will
be given frequently from now on.
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FOR MISS WILLIAMS.

Miss J. Ed seIover and Ars. R. v.
House entertained FOR their sister. Miss
Ida Williams. ot Fort Smith. Ark, az
the home of Mrs House. 63s North To-
pel-a avenue. Members u the F. l. g.
with their gentlemen friends were the
guests. Games were played and prizes
awarded to successful contestants. In
vited guests we're. Misses Florence Mock.
Eleanor Larkin. Eva Musselman Mabeile
Petty. Mabel carp. May Jones, Ethel
Johnston. Rowena Duukiu. Grace Blades.
louise Buuiss. Josephine Murray Mar
garet shared and Fannie saunders
..Iessrs Charlie Myers. Homer Hardin,
Roy Goltry. Frank Hayworth. Robert
Houston. VIII Brovn. Pred Jones. Clar-
ence Blades. Carey Kiimer. Charles
Jones John Bailey. wallace wilson, AZ
fred Bunis-. Stanley Earp ard Ray WI
Hams Those who assisted in entertain
inr were. BTezdaraes John Williams.
Harry Snyder ard Leon Williams
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FOR JACKSONVILLE FRIEND

Miss Evangeline Burgesser entertained
Mrs. B. F. Wooster. Mrs. Burgesser's
sister. at the home Of Mrs Sumption. on
Friday evening. September .. After
music and games. lunch was served and
the guests departed. each happy from
having met the other. Mrs. Wooster de-
parts for her home in Jacksonville. H.
on September 3, not remaining "a long as
she had thought in Wichita Those pres
ent We're: Mr.. and Mrs Sumption NIr.
and Mrs. Goodin. Mr.. and Mrs. F. CaIan-
der Mr. and Mrs Hickox Mrs. Copeland.
Mrs. Whiuock. Miss Copeland.
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DUNCAN-GOOD NUPTIALs.

At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Gregory, 2O4 North Walnut street, their
granddaughter NJ Ellen Duncan, eldest
daughter of Mcfarland Duncan of Wich-
tia, and D. s. Goode of New York. were
married by Rev. Sweiter of Dodge Ave-
nue. Methodist church. After the cere-
mony luncheon was served. Later the
bride and groom departed on an evening
train TO visit in western Kansas. They
win be at home to their friends after
September 10 at 2S7 North Huydsemlic
avenue.
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Irene Hall, Maybelle Hall. Lalage Hall.
Edna Batten, Darl Oldfeld, Olive Deca-
ture. Jean Parkinson. Eva Decatur. Ethel
Vandeveer, Edith Johnson. Helen Taylor.
Bertha Kirkwood. Marie DERRICK. Leah
Vandeveer. Harriet Sewall, Houston OF
Enid. O. T. Lola Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs.
John Parkinson. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Glib
son. Mr.. and Mrs S. G. Kimel, Messrs-
Ray Torrey, Pierce Torrey, Otis Cove,
Jerry Dice. Ray Stewart, Dove Parkin-
son. Fred Hill, Ray Tuck, Clarence Reed.
Ewert Alexander. Ed Fitzpatrick. Jack
Parkinson. Nose Johnson, Carl Rogers,
VIII Parker Harry Rogers, DR.. Murray
Kirkwood, Carl OldheId. Prof. E. c. Mar
shall. Harvey Cain.
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FAREWELL RECEPTION GIVEN

Mrs H. NJ Nun ard daughter. Vera.
returned 70 their homo in St Louis yes-
terday after an enjoyable visit with
friends In Colorado Springs and in wIch-
ita with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. r II.
Johnson. and others. \ reception was
given on Monday evening at the home.
No. 40 Fern avenue. Those present vere
Mr. ard Mrs y. I Nan and son Ray
mond. Mr.. ard 3lrs. Earl Blake. ar ard
Mrs NJ A Carvin. Mrs Fannie Carsin
Of St Louis and Nj J p sniveiy q
Kansas City. Mr. ard Mrs. I. y. Singer.
Light refreshments we're served
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suRPRIsE on us. cARTER.

On Thursday evening Miss Clara Carter
was given a pleasant surprise BY num-
Der of her young friends at her home on
Grove street The evening was spent in
games and music. Miss May Hunter and
Mr. Frank Carter entertained the crowd
with a few good selections. after which
they adjourned to the dining room and
after a few good toasts in which Mr.
Lee Furnish proved himself toastmaster.
an excellent lunch was served. At late
hour the guests departed declaring Miss
Carter a most charming hostess. Those
present were. Miss May Hunter Miss
Clara Hunter and her mother. Messrs-
Alonzo Hyde. Frank Carter, Lee Furnish.
clark Carter Lester Meyers. Roy Carter.
Charley Snyder and Nicholas Hyde.
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ne home q Miss Beari l5l- East
Cenfrsl avenue. vas TIE scene q e Pleas
ant iaga party. g1Teu ~ M.sssa EEfheT-
lz- Ffraar1sen ard Blanche Bearls. or
E,rflav eFsn.rs Ihe llTn ~ss iishfed
vlth rarauese isnserz4 s-e ca-1les
cards ard erungses we're ~ anuss-
rsrrs ~ tne s-ez1g RefreshzentE uers
se-re1 Thors present. were we're
cIz-E. Sei3s Barre ia Hes-eT. ErbT
Crimes. T,ereacs Tghitrlzz. Carrie CrzE-
s1r1. xa-y Lyzzz- Nrs- Davis. q D-z-
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Il - u 80 -

Miss Maude Cash.on gave very pleas
ant party Tuesday evening a. her bone
On East Flrst street IN honor q her
cousin. Miss Olivia Tate. q I-akia. kan.
Those present were. Nisses Ethel WI
Bite Lula Cox. Jaunifa Taylor. W.uifred
Bruce Olivia Tate. Made cashio1.
Asezsrs I.e aoyae &ason- Robert s1ttou.
r. W. Hanson. Ray culver. Jer- FltE-
patrick John Barnes ard l. p. Aacer-
srr
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MISS HAYwoRTH ENTERTAINs.

Miss Mildred Hayw0rth entertained at
her home OF North Topeka avenue last
Monday evening 81 a verv delightful MAJ
ner. Each guest had an opportunity %
given card with tho name n a popular
song and were requested to Illustrate
the same The guest guessing tie greater
number q songs b. aid 81 these sketches
received d prize. which vas Won b Mr-
Otis Cove. Mr.. Nose johnson ard Aiiss
DzrI oidae-s sang several solos and Mss
Harriet sewsn recitsd Light refresh
uen-s we're served
The invited guests were. af-s=es Laura
Dedrscz. Ereiy1 Inbolen. Blanche In
boden. Ruby siste. wlnisret woolart.
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PROGRESSIVE WHIST PARTY
A progressive whist party was the
amusement of the evening at a party
given Miss Maude Spencer at her home,
1lz5 Waco avenue. Monday evening. in
honor OF her birthday. The prizes were a
box Of bon-bons. won by Miss Eta Mar
tin, and a box OF cigars, won by Mr.
Vernon Niblett. Later refreshments were
served. Those present were: Misses
Florence Cubbon. Gertrude Benedict,
Sadie Martin. Eta Martin, Winnie Clark.
Gertrude Tenant, Miss Roy, Messrs. VIII
Spencer. Earl Nilsson. Chas. Miller. Ernest
Smith. Newt Duffy. Steve Levick. VIII
Brown, Vernon Neblett
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Lenora Fay. Mrs. Eugene De Long.
Messrs. Henry Parker, Forrest Scott.
Bernard Connelison, Gilbert Hampton,
Claude Holmes, Homer Davis Burpee
Thompson. Ed Jones. Omie Davis, Roy
Riley. Clement Parker,s Frank Bonney,
Guy Richards. Gene De Long. Roy Scud-
der
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KAPPA SIGMA CLUB ENTERTAINs

KAPPA SIGMA CLUB ENTERTAINS.
Last Wednesday evening the Kappa
Sigma girls entertained their friends at
the beautiful home of one of the mem
bers, Miss Oslo Bergman. The spacious
lawn was well lighted with Japanese Ian
terms and gasoline lamps Every three
was utilized in some neat manner. be-
hind some well cushioned seats. Others
held hammocl1s. while in front Of one
very dainty frappe stand furnished a cool
/ ing refreshment for the evening.
! About o'clock, when the guests began
/ TO come, Mr. Chinneths orchestra sent
forth lively music to welcome all. After
all had arrived and spent some time
greeting each other. Miss Ruth Imboden
passed among the crowd, giving each
young lady a card, upon which a topic
was written. Then came much laughter
and merriment, for every three minutes
q change of partners was made. the gen
tleman reading the words which appeared
on the lsdy's card and upon this he must
/ talk to her. This manner Of CONVERSE
ton proved practical as well as amusing,
since all became acquainted with each
other
After finding partners by matching
cards. which were tied with ribbons Of
yellow and brown. the clubs colors. and
upon which verses Of the popular songs
were divided four pretty little misses
dressed in dainty white served delightful
refreshments consisting Of ice cream in
the form OF yellow roses. cakes and salt
ed almonds The evening being very cool
ali returned to the house. where they
were favored with two very pleasing
H. -f-
solos by Hortense Imboden and Oslo
Bergman.
At a late hour all departed with happy
spirits. while the gentlemen expressed
desire TO retain friendship with the Kappa
Sigma girls.
Those present were: Misses Hortense
Imboden. Nettie Houensworth. May
Smith Charlotte Chain Matte Howe
Hattie Lawrence Nina Allen. Edith
Bishop. Bess Morgan Of Lamar. No:
Ruth McCabe Fern Husey. Jean Dean.
VIVA Oldfeld. Eva Butler OF Peabody. Iva
Cole. Edns DElman. Adelaide willis. Oslo
Bergman. Hazel Mccoy. Nellie Cairns
Ruth Imhoden. Coriiss Moore. Marguerite
Bradt. Gleana Allen; Messrs. Robert
Houston. Byron Rowlee. Edwin Wilcox.
Eugene Lynch. Robert Jackman Ava
Dryden. Paul Burke. Karl Zeiainger. Eari
Canps. Earl Mosbacher. Mats1n. Walter
Martin. Frank McCsbe. Harry Lawrence.
Allen I.arkin. Harvey SchonerberEe-.
Jack Parkinson. Mr.. and Ms Matson.
Mr. ard Mrs. Bergman.
FRIENDS STUDENTS HAVE PARTY
= crozd Of Friends students planned
trolley ride wednesday night. but owing
II inability 10 secure car. changed Il
70 a party il the college huildine They
PLAYED games in the building ard OF the
campus and later went 20 TIE social e.
progress on the West SIDE Those IL the
party wore: S,isss Sarah shoeusaker.
Iva Israel Kate Petuiohn. Cozstts Eer-
gsn. Goidie Mills. Bisnch Jones. Runy
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PARAMOUNT ALUMNI BANQUET
The Fairraount Alumni association held
an indoor picnic at the college building
on Tuesday evening. Lunch was served
and the freedom which always prevails
among college men and women made
the occasion all the more enjoyable.
Those present were: Misses Daisy Zein-
niger. Lille Zeininger. Clara Richards.
Mabel Millison, Alkaline Harding Mollie
Warren, Harriet Sewell. Blanche Hous-
ton, Miss Clough. Cora Bailey, Rose Ches-
wick, of Ellsworth; Messrs. P L. Arnett,
Theodore Morrison. Prof. Isely, Edwin
Wilcox, Frank Van Buskirk, ". S. Elem
ing, Bailey; Messrs. and Mesdames Bert
McGinnis and F. B. Isely.
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MEETING OF p. W. A. CIRCLE NO. 6.
The p. w. 4. Circle No. s, met Thurs
day, September T. with the president,
Mrs. Blackburn, and held a very enthusi-
astic meeting. One new member, Mrs.
Cooley, was admitted, whose fine must
cal talents make her decided addition
10 the circle. Two pleasant letters were
read from Circle u and "a, both of
Logansport, Ind. The subject under dis
cussion was: Woman as a Reformer.
How Great Is Her Influence in that
Direction?' The first paper, by Mrs.
Lenore Groves. dealt with the women
reformers Of ancient time, in which were
mentioned the names and characters OF
the noted women of the earlier periods.
Two papers were read from sister cir
cles. dealing with women reformers of
modern times, in which the heroines of
today were eulogized These were fol-
lowed by paper on the past and future
of the club. written by Mrs. L. Meredith.
in her usual attractive style, likening the
club to the pioneers of the west, in its
endeavors to grow and become a great
power. A book review, ''Tarry Thou
TIL Come" by Mrs. Charter, completed
the program. Subject for next meeting:
Which Is English Literature. as Illus
trated by Chaucer." The club adjourned
TO meet Thursday, September Is, with
Mrs. L. Meredith, at 100 North Washing
ton avenue.
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laarss, HRs Il azERS ssI ~ ssrs p.s.. ua- asa
The Washington times., 1902-04-29
TRINITY WELCOMES
BISHOP AND CLERGY
SIX RESCUED FROM LAUNCH.
Strong Tide Was Sweeping Little
Naphtha Craft Out to the Open Sea.

NEW YORK. April 2S.-Six men in a
naphtha launch. that was rapidly being
swept out to sea by the strong tide. were
rescued by the crew of the revenue cutter
Hudson yesterday.
The cutter was proceeding down the bay
on its early morning trip to visit vessels
that had arrived in the harbor the night
before. IL had reached a point off st.
George, Staten Island. when Captain
Bradley noticed a launch being whtrled
around by the waves and in imminent
danger of capsizing. The cutter was
headed for the little craft. and soon ar
rived within hailing distance. The men
in the launch shouted to the captain that
their boat was unmanageable ahd Tor
Gods sake to take them aboard"
Suddenly big wave turned the launch
around so that she headed bow on for the
side of the cutter. She landed with
crash against the larger boats starboard
side. smashing in her bow and drenching
the men in her with the wave that re-
suited from the collision.
The six men we're pulled aboard the
cutter and afterward put of at st. George.
They would not give their names. The
launch belongs to man named Graf, OF
Perth Amboy. and the six men were on
their way from Hoboken to the owners
home when the tide caught them.
The Washington times., 1902-04-29
WASHINGTON MAN SELECTED.
B. R. Green to Be Construction Engineer
of Pennsylvania Capitol.

HARRISBURG, Pa. April 2s.-At its
session here this afternoon the Capitol
Building Commission selected Mr.. Ber-
nard r. Green, of Washington. d. c.. to
be construction engineer of the new capi-
tol building The appointment meets with
a great deal of favor here and the mem
bers of the commission are highly graft
fed over their success in securing such
an eminent engineer and architect.
Mr.. Green is q trustee of the Corcoran
Art Gallery at Washington and has taken
prominent part in the erection of many
public buildings of national fame. He
was in charge of the erection of the Con
gressional Library at Washington and the
Corcoran Art Gallery.
In appointing him it is the idea OF the
commissioners that he shall act for them
with Mr.. Joseph NJ. Huston, of Philadel-
phia the architect of the building. IL is
intended TO hasten, in every possible way,
the completion OF the new capitol and to
that end Mr.. Huston is rapidly preparing
the plans and will shortly have them in
shape for the contractors to prepare their
bids. The working plans were approved
by the commission today.
The session of the commission was held
in the private Office of Governor Stone in
the executive building.
The Washington times., 1902-04-29
SUPREME COURT MOVES
Up PRIZE MONBY CASES
Hearings Set Down for Sec
ond Monday of Next Term.
Several Million Dollars Involved in Pros
ceedings-Case of S. /. Grin May
Be Advanced.

On motion of Solicitor General Rich,
ards. the United States Supreme Court
yesterday advanced the hearing of the
prize money cases Of Admiral Dewey and
Rear Admiral Sampson, setting them down
for the second Monday OF the next term.
The cases are those of the United States
against Admiral Sampson. the United
States against Admiral Dewey. Capt. e.
F. Stovell against Admiral Dewey. and Ad-
tria. Isla de Cuba, Isla de Luzon, etc, and
Edwin +. stovell.
Much Money Involved.
The cases are in the Supreme Court by
virtue of appeals from the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. The amount
of money involved aggregates nearly ST.
0OO. 900. and nearly 1000 officers and SAIL
ors of the American navy have a personal
interest in the outcome.
The Solicitor General also entered mo-
tion to advance the case of Simon |. Grins
who is a subject OF the Gar of Russia.
now in California. and who seeks to avoid
on n charge of embezziemenS
by habcas corpus proceedings.
City of Covington.
The case of the City of Coyington, KY.
A yainst the First National Bank. of that
city, was dismissed by the court for the
want of jurisdiction. The question in
solved was the validity of a Kentucky
State law authorizing the collection OF a
ocal tax on valuation of franchises.
The United States Supreme Court yes
erday advanced the case of Homer Bird.
of numbering number OF MS
companions in Alaska, setting the l4th
II next October for the hearing.
The Washington times., 1902-04-29
SEAGOING TEST FOR
HOLLAND BOAT FULTON
Submarine Craft Leaves New
York for Washington.
Expected to Reach This City Saturday
Naval Officers in
the Boat.

NEW YORK, April 2s.-The Holland
submarine torpedo beat Fulton, conveyed
by the tug Storm King and the yacht
Mindora, passed out Sandy Hook at 1880
o'clock this morning, bound for Washing
ten. The Fulton, on the trip. will be
tested as to her sea- going qualities and
her ability to make long runs under
water.
The plan of the naval officers who are
accompanying the submarine boat and ter
captain, Frank p. Cable. is to submerge
her frequently on the trip and make long
trial runs while under the surface. The
naval officers who accompanied the Full
ton we're.
Lieut.. p. P. Nelson Lieut.. Arthur Mac
Arthur. of the United States Navy, and
Lieut.. Oscar Kohon, of the Austrian
navy. Several stops will be made on the
way 10 Washington. The first will prob
ably be az Delaware Breakwater.
The chief object Of the trip is to dem
onstratc to the Representatives at Wash
ington, as we'll us to the Navy Depart
ment, the capability of the boat to make
a sea voyage in safety.
At the Offices of the Electric Boat Com
pany today 1t was denied that the Fulton
had been purchased by the German gov
ernmen:.
The Washington times., 1902-04-29
THE COMMITTEE REDUCES THE NAVAL ESTIMATES

yer, sS00o0. naval magazine, Fort Miffiin
IS, 900; naval magazine, Norfolk, si6.500
naval torpedo station, Newport, SIS 1000;
naval proving ground. Indian Head. s23.
900; naval quarters. Rose Island. $500:
naval magazine, Fort La Fayette. s25.000:
naval magazine. Man Island, $50, coo. naval
magazine, Puget Sound, $4,000. Total
$685., 200.
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Medical department, s125, 900; naval hos
pital fund. $4,000; contingent. s35, 900; re-
pairs. $50, 900: Naval Hospital. Curacao,
$4,000. Total. s2So.000.
Supplies and Accounts.
Provisions. navy. $4,000, 900; contingent.
500, 1000; civil establishment, sIO3, 1872 2S
Total. s3,sO3, ,932.2s.
Construction and Repair.
Construction and repairs of vessels
IS. 900 .0C0. Improvements. construction
plants-Portsmouth. $50 600: Boston. $50
600; New York. $4,000: League Island.
$4,000; Norfolk, $4,000; Mare Island.
$4,000; Puget Sound. $4,000; New Or
leans. $4,000; Philippines, $50 900: four
steel tugs. $4,000; civil establishment.
S25.S2i.25. Total. IS, 5s5. .s24.25.
Steam Engineering.
Steam machinery. 3.4O5 900; contingent.
$1,000. Machine plant: League Island.
100000: Norfolk. $4,000; Mare Island.
$4,000; Puget Sound. sl25.OOO. Building
experimental station. 5000. 900: civil estab-
lishment. $1,000. Total. $3.9s3, 600
Naval Academy.
Pay of professors and others, s55. .I9l:
pay of watchmen. mechanics. and others.
i6,259.95; pay steam employees. sI1.154.s2;
catboats. $4,000; repairs. s31 900: heating
and lighting, 10000; contingent, sci 500.
Total, 1929 ,905.77.
Marine Corps.
Pay. sl,7e7 .6I9.23; provisions. 1896. OIL so;
clothing. 1910. 900; fuel. S35. 900; military
stores, s40,Go7; transportation and re-
100000; repair barracks, $50. 500;
'orage sli 900; hire quarters, SCOTS: con-
.ingent, $9l 200; public works, Sli5, 500
Total, S2,93S, 1851
Increase of the Navy.
Construction and machinery. $13.303. .0i0: |
'rmor and armament. 100000; equip
The Washington times., 1902-04-29

Robson, n. C. Goodwin, and William II
Crane.
He was usually wheeled to and from
the theater in an invalid chair, and many
times the expression was heard as the
emaciated form of the actor was trundIed
through the lobbies of the local play
houses: There's Sol Smith Russell; he'll
never act again"
Once Mr.. Russell heard this remark and
said to the speaker: You're mistaken;
I'm getting better every day, and I'm 60
ing to return TO the stage next season in n
new play"
While in Washington Mr.. Russell was
usually the guest of his brother in law.
Fred G. Berger, the manager of the
Lafayette Square Opera House. Mr.. Rus
sell was considered one of the wealthiest
actors of the American stage His real
estate holdings included many properties
in Minneapolis, where the actors brother,
Judge Russell, resides. The total value
of Sol Smith Russell's estate is said to
be between s2,O0o,0O0 and $4,000, 600.
Sol Smith Russell was born at Bruins
wick. Cumberland county, Me, on June
Is, 1915. and was a son of Charles Elmer
and Louisa Russell. His mother was a
daughter of Edwin Matthews. a native OF
Cincinnati. and yourg Russell. destined to
be one of the foremost comedians Of the
country. was named fer the husband of
his mothers aunt. Sol Smith, an actor.
He was educated in schools at ST. Louis
and Jacksonville. Ill. and even at that
date gave evidence of his dramatic ten
denotes by organizing minstrel compan-
les among his school fellows. When the
war broke out the boy became a drummer
in the Federal army. but became tired OF
the monotony, and in 1862 left the ranks.
TO the stage, made his first ap-
rearance there On the stage of the De
fance Tneater.
His first part was that of Pit-a-Pat. a
negro girl in the Hidden Hand" Be- !
tween the acts it was a part of his duty |
10 sing patriotic songs. Frequently, ow
ng TO his experience in the army, he was |
obliged TO beat the drum in the orchestra. |
At this time his salary was Sc per week.
A Slack Wife Experience.
During the latter IGft of his engage
nent at Cairo he was approached by
,trolling manager. who offered him IS a
week if he would add slack wire walking