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The Washington times., 1902-08-03
A MINT MONOPOLY.
Controlled by Three Women and Boy
in Louisville.

When the average man who steps up to
a bar and placidly calls for mint julep
and puts down his fifteen cents for II he
has little or no idea that he is helping
several deserving women to earn their
only means OF support from one years
end TO another. The business OF selling
mint to larger and popular saloons is
confined almost entirely to these women.
and for the past three years they have
enjoyed an almost absolute monopoly.
These women are Mrs. Ann Newmyer,
Mrs. Jane Hammer and Mrs. Mary Mill
er, ana all get the mint from the same
place. 1t IS given to them by the man
who owns the place on which 1t is pluck
ed. His farm is near st. Matthews, and
for some unknown reason he made them
promise three years ago that they would
never tell his name. They could gather
all the mint they wanted and sell 1t for
all they could. No one would be allowed
but he positively insisted that he be
kept out OF 1t. His bene1ciaries have
implicitly o6eyed his injunction. going
so far at times as TO declare they do
not know the gentleman's name
Neither will they tell just where the
farm is.
Another beneficiary is the widowed
mother of a boy named Grant Cast.
who gathers the mint and sells It, Civ
ing the proceeds to his mother. The
three women and young CAST live in the
extreme eastern section of the city, and
every afternoon they journey out to the
farm. pluck the mint, take 1t home.
where 1t Is washed and tied in punches
and keep in as cool place as possible.
Early next morning all four can be
seen with baskets plodding downtown
From $50 O'Clock till the last bunch Is
of they move among the
saloons. When the basket is empty 1t
means that about SO has been taken In.
The lunches bring FIVE and ten cents
each, according to size and quality, and
the baskets are always emptied before
IL O'Clock. The mint sold by the women
and the boy is fresh and clean. and
the saloon keepers almost to a man have
taken TO patrionizing them tc the ex-
clusion OF outsiders" who occasionally
irift in with punches to sell.-Louisville
Courier Journal.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
ENGLAND'S QUEEN ACCEPTS
AMERICAN W0MAN'S GIFTS
Exceptional Compliment Paid Nine. de
Dominquez Sent Live Chinchillas
and Egrets to Windsor.

Queen Alexandra recently extended
another bit of courtesy TO Americans in
accepting gifts from Nine. de Domin-
guez. an American woman. the wife Of
Scnor Don Vicente ]. Dominguez, for
merly secretary to the minister from
the Argentine Republic to the United
States
The simple announcement that the
Queen has accepted the gifts apparently
carries little weight with many people,
for 1t might seem that no one, not even
member Of a royal house. would re-
fuse to acknowledge these little atten-
tions. That. however, Is just what roy
atty does in nearly every case.
Were the Queen of England, or. In
fact, the regent of any country. to re-
ceive all the gifts sent them the royal
palace would not be large enough to
hold them Not oniy that, but they
would place themselves In position to
accept all sorts OF things from a prize
elephant TO the very latest model in
automobiles, and so the disadvantage in
being courteous at all times is palpable
1t is a notable fact. notwithstanding
the caution observed by royalty In this
regard. that during the past few years
Americans have been made to feel that
they arc not only welcome in court cir
oles Of England. but their presence
there Is desired. In every way they
have been made the object OF special at
tention.
The recent gracious act on the part OF
Queen Alexandra is but another unmis
taxable evidence OF the esteem in which
Americans are held at the court of
King Edward.
Nine. de Dominguez. who has been SO
signally honored by England's Queen.
Is well known here, having spent some
time at the capital when her husband
was attached to the Argentine legation.
Before her marriage Nine. de Domin
guez was Miss Helena Murphy. one OF
the most popular girls in California.
Her social success in San Francisco
and Los Angeles was assured from the
date of her debut, and her marriage to
Senor de Dominguez was one of the
notable events of that season.
Nine. de Dominguez has many at
tributes for success in the social
sphere. She has a gracious manner. an
attractive personality, tact, wit, and IS
a splendid conversationalist She mani
tests a marked interest In affairs con-
cerning her husbands career, and con-
tinues 10 keep herself well informed on
political subjects.
Senior and Nine. de Dominguez re-
Gently arrived in London from Buenos
Ayres, and the gifts to the Queen were
brought by them from South America.
They consisted OF two live chinchillas
and two egrets.
The latter are the rare sea birds
which supply the demand for hair or
paments Cor women.
An aigrette is one OF the most popu-
lar hair ornaments that q woman wears,
but these beautiful birds carry a head
full OF them. They form pretty pic
ture with their heavy, gracefully sway
ing head plumes and soft, fluffy feath-
ers.
The Queen is said to have been par
ticularly pleased with the uniqueness
of the gift. and Immediately upon its
receipt orders were given that the little
animals should be made the object OF
special attention.
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HOW HARRIET LANE
TOLD OF HER ENGAGEMENT
Pretty Story Of the Niece of President
Buchanan, Queen of Hearts of
the White House.

Early In her career as first lady Of
the Republic Miss Lane settled the
contest for her favor by announcing
her engagement. The interesting piece
OF social news was given out in most
novel manner.
Two days after Buchanan's inaugura-
tlon. in March. 1857. a delegation of
students from the University of Penn
sylvania, who had been invited by the
President and his niece to attend the
ceremonies, called at the White House
to pay their respects and say farewell.
One young man fingered after the
rest of the students had passed out.
Miss Lane" said he. this occasion
and your graciousness at the Thanks
giving dinner which you rendered us at
Wheatland. your home in Lancaster,
are the brightest things In my life.
hope that the four years you are to
spend In this historic mansion will be
as pleasant to you as your company
has been to me-
81 can respond as cordially" Miss
Lane replied, "and trust you will make
your visits to the White House frequent
The President. I know, will always be
glad TO see you ana your comrades
particularly" she added naively. "as
your visits will not be in the pursuit
OF office"
The young man bowed. Il want but
one office. he responded. and that the
President cannot give"
what is it," she asked
81 would be custodian of the Queen
of Hearts OF the White House"
Miss Lane laughed merrily TOO
late. my dear friend" she said Il
heard the President this morning as
sure that portfolio to a gentleman from
Baltimore.
"And-what do you say?" persisted
the student. still with a ray of hope.
THE position was awarded with my
full conscnt-and even co-operction 9"
said Miss Lane.
Soon after mere formal announcement
was made OF her engagement to Mr..
johnson, OF Baltimore.-Saturday Even
ing Post.
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WASHINGTON GROVE.
Successful Meeting of the Christian En-
deavor Society.
Especial to The Washington Times,

tSreC1dl 10 iHS W NdsliilSboi iihts'J
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md, Aug q
Christian Endeavor Day passed off very
nicely.
The afternoon meeting began with a
song service led by Mr.. Percy s. Foster.
Selections were then given by Mr.. Clyde
F. Gideon. Mr. Foster conducted song
service again at o'clock. After rem
derings by Mr.. Gideon, the evening ad-
dress was made by Rev. f. d. Power,
D. D., on The Mastery Of Jesus" The
hall was beautifully decorated with
C. E. banners and bunting. and the great
audience added to the appearance.
Rev. Page Milburn gave his Sunday
school normal lesson on Preparatory
Study and How TO Do IT. preceding
prayer meeting. After the song service.
Rev. J. NJ. Lyle preached.
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his sister. Mrs. F. A. Henry, Of Norris
town, In an imported gown of light blue
crepe de chine embroidered in forget
me-nots.
The cotillion was led by Mr. George
Carr Henry, OF Morristown. with Miss
Lily Woodward. OF Washington, daugh-
ter OF Colonel Woodward. U. 5. A. Miss
Woodward wore a gown Of white en-
broidered crepe de chine and lace over
white satin. Others dancing were Miss
Bella Bateman. Miss Jennie Powell
Grady, Miss Daisy Mackall, Miss Lucie
Jones, Miss Christine Simpson. Mr.. ID.
B. Mackall. Mr. Paul Mackall. and Mr..
George Waggaman. OF Washington: Miss
Ethel Miller. Miss Anna Gay Mrs de
Montluzin, New Orleans; Miss Semmes,
Cumberland, Nd; Miss Cartmel Mr..
Randolph. Mr.. and Mrs. Cover. Miss
Virginia Cover, Winchester. Va. Miss
Bridgeford. Miss Vaughan, the Messrs.
Vaughan, Louisville; Mr.. Prestly. Mr.
Nesbit. Pittsburg, and numerous others.
handsome supper was served during
the evening.
Among the arrivals Of the week are
Mrs. G. A. Woodward, Miss Emory, Mr.
John Chew, and Mr.. Carroll Dawson,
of VTashfugton
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CAP0M SPRINGS, w. VA.
Delightful Euchre and Cotillion in
Honor of Washingtonians.
Especial TO The Washington Thncs.)

Special TO The Washington Timcs.)
CAPON SPRINGS, W. Va. Aug. p
One Of the most delightful card parties
of the summer at Capon was given on
Wednesday evening by Mrs. H. A. Whal-
Ion, of Washington. Several tables of
seven-handed euchre were arranged and
a number of pretty prizes awarded.
The winners of the highest were Mrs.
F. A. Henry. of Morristown. ". j.: Mrs.
Walter D. Wyville. Washington, and
Mrs. F. A. Bonn, Baltimore. Mrs. Whal
len was assisted by her mother. Mrs.
James Mackall, of Washington. Others
present were Mrs. William Campbell.
Mrs. Emmett Tompkins. Mrs. E. F.
Jones, Mrs. Flowey Washington; Mrs.
William Parrish. Richmond, Va; Mrs.
Walter Robertson, Mrs. G. F. Behrens,
Chicago; Mrs. F. A. Wright, Mrs. Cos
ling, Mrs Ullman, Cincinnati: Mrs. W.
G. Noting, Mrs. Edward N. Vickery,
Miss Sarah Harrison Powell. Baltimore;
Miss Joyce. Philadelphia; Mrs. C. F.
Wilson, Capon Springs; Mrs. Bridge
ford, and Mrs. Northington Robinson,
Louisville. At the conclusion of the
game an elaborate course supper was
served
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scene on Monday evening last of chill
dren's party in honor of their little
daushter's birthday. The lawn was
brilliantly Illuminated with japanese
lanterns. 4 number of small friendF OF
the young hostess were delighted with
the many amusements furnished, i'll
cludiDg the novelty of phonograph
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OCEAN CITY, ND.
Delightful Masked Ball for Benefit Of
Episcopal Chapel.
Special to Tie Washington Times.)

IspgCIaI 70 ITI " a.7-77's T0-I TI'I--7-J
OCEAN CITY. Md. Aug. 2.-The ger
mar which was tc have taken place in
the "Pliru" Casino last Saturday night
was postponed by Prof. S. salmson until
tonight.
The masquerade ball Wednesday night
in the Plim Casino was successful
event. The ball was arranged by Prof.
salmson ior the benefit of the Episcopal
Chapel, st Paul's-by- the-sea."
On Thursday night the progressive
euchre given in Neptune Villa for the
benefit Of st Hary's Star Of the Sea, -
was generously patronized.
Washington guests OF the week at
Eutton Lodge are Mrs. C. p. Porterheld,
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BETTER LEFT UNsA1D.

Mrs. Twickenham (io Mrs. Slimson)-
OF late We have been having our meals
sent in by various ca terers.
Willie Slimson Qo his mother)-
Mamma. is that Whist you meant when
you said that Mrs. Twickenham didn't
know where the next meal was coming
from Town and Country
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The Protestant churches have Joined
in union service meeting for each
Sunday evening during the next two
months. These services are to be held
in the open air on the lawn of the
Rockville Academy. At p. N. tomor
row the services will begin, with serv-
ices by the young peoples societies Of
the town. and at s p. n. there will be
preaching by Rev. II. L. McNolr. OF the
presbytpri1u Church
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which reproduced numerous musical
selections and amusing recitations. The
happy youngsters concluded their even
ing of unalloyed Joy with the indis-
pensable ice cream and cake and other
corrections.
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COULDN'T DO IT.

Marshall P. Wilder. seeing rotuHd
German struggling to force himself
through the turnstile at an uptown ele-
waited station. advised the man to 'go in
sideways
Il amt got some sideways" was the
answer.
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SPRING LAKE, N. ].
Golf Principal Form of Amusement for
the Guests.
Special 10 The Washington Times)

TUFTVNIlI
SPRING LAKE, y. J., Aug. with
golf. mainly, the visitors at this aristo-
cratic cottage resort have entertained
themselves this week. Judge Clabaugh,
of Washington. is enc CT the most en-
thusiastic golfers.
The Allaire is entertaining the Rev.
T D. Mcclure, OF the Catholic Univer-
sity of America.
The ColoniGl'g Washington colony in
cludes Major c. 4. Vernon, L. S. A, and
Capt W. NJ. Vernon, U. S. y.
Lieut.. Paul Ford, of the Seventy-third
Regiment. Heavy Artillery. is a guest OF
the Breakers.
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the Grove. They have been put under
strict discipline by their captain,
Francis Woodman, and are watched
after by Messrs. G. II. Earle and Ed
Tard Padgett.
The latest outing of "T'he strolIers"
is their climb up Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Messrs. Rodney Macathran, c. Church.
J. ". Lindsay, J. W. Milburn and ]. r.
Milburn walked TO Dickerson. where
they met the party in which were Misses
Eva Peck. Grace Osborn. Nettie Craig.
Maud Lindsay, Meta Altschu, Rose Os-
born and Mr.. r. c. Tracy. The young
people were accompanied by Rev. Albert
osborn and Rev. Page Milburn.
Mrs. C. Ar0ler IS visiting Mr.. J. P.
Altschu. of Second Avenue.
Among the recent visitors to the
Grove are: Mr.. and Mrs. Emory VI. Will
son. Mr. Russell Talbot, Mr.. Rynex.
Miss Ona Murray.
A grand rally will be held Sunday and
Monday by the Montgomery Sunday
school workers.
Camp meeting Will begin Tuesday next
and continue 10 August Il. In charge
Of Presiding Elder Rev. II. r. Naylor,
u. D.
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Mrs. Crist. who has been visiting Rev.
Albert Osborn, has left for Nantucket,
Mass. Miss Olive Osborn will spend a
month with her.
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Mrs H. r. Naylor has opened the
presiding elders cottage on the Circle.
DR.. Nayior is expected Monday.
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Continued from Sixth Page.)

Chilean legation, arrived from Washing
ton on Tuesday and are at the Holly
wood
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Mrs. Charles w. Bayly and Dr. and
Mrs. Olin Leech are guests of Mrs.
Walter Duvall
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Mr.. Cornelius Cissel, of Grove Ave
nue., was recently thrown from his
team and severely injured
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On Friday evening, Prof. ". E. Sloane
gave his lecture on THE New North
vest
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toned for some time past. He is Wis
iting his mother, Mrs. E. V. Carr pro-
prietor OF the corcoran Hotel. this
place.
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News has been received here of the
serious Illness OF Mr.. Frank E. Oyster.
al Berkeley Springs. W. Va, where he
was recently married to Miss Gilpin.
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The Grove Cadets are, in, camp at
Mineral Springs about one mile from
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The social of Thursday evening was
arranged by Mrs. Carter.
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Yesterday evening Mr.. Joseph Carr,
the well-known financier OF New York
and New Orleans. gave a german in
honor OF his niece, Miss Elise Henry.
formerly OF Washington but now Of
Morristown, \. j., which will rank as
the most important event of the sea-
son. The ball room was elaborately
decorated for the occasion. ~
Mr.. Carr was assisted in receiving by
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Mr. Collision. an electrical engineer
connected with the Westinghouse Com
pany of Pittsburg, Pa. is visiting his
parents at their home On the Piney
Branch Road.
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Rev. 0. c. Bell and wife are attend
ing the Wesley Grove camp meeting
near Baltimore.
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On Monday evening a driving party
and supper at Capon Lanke Inn was
given By Mr.. John Bassell. of Columbus.
Ohio, in honor of Mrs Emmett Tomp-
kins, wife Of Representative Tompkins
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BRIGHTWOOD AND VICINITY.

Many Notes of Interest to Residents
and Visitors.
Messrs. Clayton. Glading, Whitmer,
Hodges. and Benjamin and william
King. members of the board of trustees
of Emery Chapel. spent a delightful
evening on Thursday Of last week as
the guests Of Mr.. J. Enos Ray, presi-
dent of the board.
The local chapter of the Brotherhood
OF Andrew and Philip has arranged for
musical and literary entertainment
to be held at Emery Chapel next week
Mr.. Glading, who is directing the af-
fair. promises an event of unusual in
terest.
The attractive home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles J. Beck on Flint Street was the
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assured. and VIII be laid upon the COM
pletion of the roadway.

Miss Sadie White, of "Whiterose Cot
tage," Brightwood Avenue. is spending
some time at York Springs. Pa.
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ROCKVILLE NOTES.
Annual Meeting of Confederate Vet
Grams Held Yesterday.
Especial TO The Washington Times.

Special 70 The Washington Times.)
ROCKVILLE. Nd. Aug. 2.-The an
nual meeting of Ridgeley Brown Camp,
Confederate Veterans. was held az this
rlace today after the usual program
and business the camp took cInner at
the montgomery House.
Mr. Emmett L. Rack and Miss Ida K
Huband. both Of Manchester, Va, were
married here yesterday afternoon by
Rev. g. r White
Mr.. Bradley Carr arrived last night
from Manila, where he has been sta
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Messrs. Davis and Granlnger, who are
building In Brightwood Park, expect to
have their houses ready for occupancy
by September /.
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Mr. Diller 3. Croft recently sold one
Of his Illinois Avenue houses. the prop
erty bringing, It is understood. in the
neighborhood OF $1,000. Another real es-
tate transaction of interest is the sale
by W. r. Van Horn OF his Flint Street
house to Elizabeth Witthaft. for $500
cash.
Mrs Mary E. White. of ''Whitecroft."
is visiting Kensington. Nd, as the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Mannakee.
The Commissioners have apportioned
the sum OF s1,02S for macadamizIng
Ninth Street between Flint and Erie
Streets A granolithic sidewalk is also
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Mrs. C. Ar1ler IS visiting Mr.. J. P.
Altschu. of Second Avenue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-09-12
Order of Publication.

State of Michigan-In the Circuit Court for the
county of Shiawassee, In Chancery.
Thomas p. Mitchell VS.. Irving Mitchell and
Marvin Mitchell.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
county of Shiawassee, in Chancery, at
Corunna on the Sth day Of August, A. D.. 1909.
In this cause 1t appearing from affidavit on
file. that the defendant, Marvin Mitchell, is not
q resident of this State but resides In the city
of Muncie, In the state OF Indiana, on motion Of
Miner & Hicks, complainant's solicitors, 1t is
ordered that the said defendant Marvin Mitch.
ell, cause his appearance to be entered herein
within four months from the date OF this order,
and in case OF his appearance that he cause his
answer to the complainants bill Of complaint
to be filed, and a copy thereof to be served on
said compliments solicitors within twenty
days after service on him OF a copy OF said bill,
and notice OF this order; and that IN default
thereof, said bill be taken as confessed by the
said non. res dent defendant.
And IL is further ordered, that within 20 days
the said complainant cause n notice OF this
order to be published In THE Owosso TIMES, a
newspaper printed, published and circulating
in said county, and that such publication be
continued there at least once In each week
for six weeks, in succession, or that he cause
q copy OF this order to be personally served
on said non resident defendant, az least twenty
days before the time above prescribed for his
appearance
MINER g. HICKS, Circuit Judge.
Compartments Solicitors, Owosso, Micn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-09-12
STEAM BARGE SUNK.
Two Men Lost Their Lives When She
Went Down.

Detroit, Mich, Sept 10.-Tuesday
morning at 4:15 the steambarge H.
Houghten sunk suddenly at her wharf,
at the foot of Dubois street, going
down in twenty-five feet OF water She
carried down two members of her
crew, mere boys Of eighteen years,
sleeping forward below decks, Edward
Close Of Harbor Beach and William
Daniels, home unknown. The boys
were caught suddenly by the cold wa
ter Of the river rushing down the COM
paniOn ladder enveloping them In
their berths without warning and suf-
locating them. They went to their
deaths trapped and helpless.
OF the various theories advanced as
to the cause of the sinking OF the ves-
sci, the one that receives the greatest
favor with Captain Deeg is that it was
brought about by the very heavy rain
Of the morning. The Houghton had a
big deck load Of finely crushed stone.
1t is supposed that the water absorbed
and held by this stone, which clogged
the scuppers, added so much to the
weight Of the load that the vessel final
ly heeled over under the increased
weight.
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purand Continues to Improve.

Flint, Mich, Sept. 10.-All symptoms
Of paralysis in the case of Judge Du-
rand are greatly improved, although
he makes no attempt to speak. Yes
terday he experienced less difficulty
in drinking, handling the glass VITA
either hand. He sleeps longer at q
time, remains awake longer, reads and
walks about at will. In the afternoon
he asked for something he wished to
eat for the first time. The family
thinks he understood what was to take
place at Grand Rapids, but have kept
all knowledge Of the action of the
state committee from him.