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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-07-18
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Pocahontas, Va, July l4.-To tho
CLINCH VALLEY NEws:-Dear SIR
| desire, thu ough your paper, TO in
sert the following notice:
Owing to lack of financial support
we find 1t necessary to close the Y.
M. G.. A. work at this place. We
desire TO thank the friends of the
work who have stood by us and
give us their financial and moral
support during the past five years
If the way opens up this work will
be reestablished when the conditions
are more favorable.
Yours Sincerely,
w. S. LYONS. Gen.. Sec'y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-07-18
Desparado Accidentally KILLED.

Freezing, Va, July l2.-Special.-
Garfield Potter, refugee from KY,
was shot and instantly killed near
here on yesterday. la STOPPING over
the pistol fell out of his holster,
striking rock causing the discharge.
Isham Fleming, a logging man
of this place had his right leg broken
yesterday while hauling heavy log
on a hill side. 1t is thought it
will have to be amputated.
Some forty or fifty Slavs are at
work here this week. They are
making slaves for the Danville Staye
aud Lumber Co.
Our farmers are about all done
laying by corn. Corn crops are bet
ter than for several years.
Mrs. Martha Vanover, of this place
is very i'll with a cancer on her nose.
Her recovery is doubtful.
Sheriff Stonley, who was shot
some time ago, is still in critical
condition. Bartly, the man who dic
the shooting, is still at large.
| VIM. Beverley, of this place
had his hand cut off in train wreck
at Weich, w. Va. He is getting
along fairly well,
Republicans here seem to be op
: posed TO running a man for congress
: against Judge Rhea.
Good bye for this time with sue
cess to the News.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-07-18
Dedication in Burks aarcen.

Rev l.. G. M. Miller, d. d. of Ros
noke, Va, will preach a missionar
sermon in the Burks Garden Luthel
an church, sunday morning, Jul
2Oth, and one the same day, at 4:3I
p. M. he will dedicate the Luthera
church. The dedication sermon WI
also be.preached by DIR. Miller.
S. H. WysE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-07-18
Pocahontas.


Lieutenant j. Snider who has served
the United States in the Philippines for
the past threc years, is i'm Pocahontas.
the guest OF Col. and Mis-. Browning.
He leaves Saturday for his old home
in Giles county.
Misses Willie and Rubie Browning
and Pattie Landon are wishing IN
Bluefield this week.
Miss Nellie Hood an accomplishe d
and beautiful young lady of Culpepper
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-07-18
North Taz sw, IL.
l.reciaI Correspondence.

Rev. Stuart French whose steward
ship is now at Abingdon, Va, preach
ed at the North Tazewell church
Sunday a. m. The church was we'll
flied and every body was pleased to
see Rev. French in the pulpit
again,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-07-18
B. j. Fuller's Death.

The death OF Captain Fuller, on last
Thursday week, as announced in last
weeks News, though not unexpected,
was a great shock 20 his many friends.
He came to Tazewel about 10 years
ago from Russell county, where he was
born, and where he had large and in
fiuential connection. For number Of
years he had been a member and
chairman OF the Board of Supervisors
of the county. He was in his 73rd
year, a member Of the Baptist church
and a good citizen. The remains were
buried in the Peery grave yard at the
fair grounds.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-07-18

The best paper in Tazewen county
the CLINoH VALLEY News. Costs 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
FUNERAL OF MRS. BEALE.
Services to Be Conducted by Rev.
Alexander Mackay-Smith.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Mary Edwards Beale, the widow of Ed
ward F. Beale, minister to Austria during
the Grant administration, will be held to-
morrow at 10 o'clock at the family resi-
dence, - Lafayette Square, Rev. Alexan-
der Mackay-Smith, rector of St Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church, will officiate
The interment will be at Chester, Pa, the
brthpla ce of the deceased. The honorary
pallbearers viii be. Admiral Dewey, Ad-
miral Ludlow. Admiral Harmony, General
Watmough, Mr.. Walter V. r. Berry Cen
eral Coppinger, Mr.. Richard Weightman
and Mr.. William S. Fox.
Mrs. Beale was born at Chester, Pa. in
the year 1877. Her father was Samuel b.
Edwards a noted lawyer i'm his day and at
one time member of Congress She was
a descendant of the Eyres family of Penn
Sylyania and her ancestors received a grant
of land from William Penn, some of which
is still in the familyS possession.
In 1919 she married General Beale and
accompanied her husband to California
when the gold fever was at its height. She
lived in California until 1850 when she re-
turned east and made her home in this city
During the administration of General
Grant her husband and herself We're on in
innate terms with the Presidents family
and they were frequent guests at the White
House. Ten years ago Mrs Beale was
stricken with blindness and had since lived
a life of retirement. Her two daughters,
Nine. Bakmetieff, wife of the present Rus
sian minister TO Sofia. and Mrs. John r.
Mclean of this city and one son, Mr.. TruX-
ton Beale. survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
CLOSED APRIL /.
Bass May Not Be Caught Until June l
Next

A statement was printed Saturday to the
effect that the bass season will not close
until the 18th of this month. The law,
however, states that such fish are not to
be caught after the LIST of April and not
be fore the LIST of June. Section of the
law for the protection of fish in the Poto-
mac river and its tributaries, reads:
That no person sEall catch or kill in the
waters of the Potomac river or it's tributa-
taries within the District Of Columbia any
black bass otherwise known as green bass
and chub), crappie otherwise known as
calico bass and strawberry bass, between
the LIST day of April and the LIST day of
June of each year nor have in possession
rcr expose for sale any of said species be-
tween the dates aforesaid. nor catch or kill
any of said species of fish at any other
time during the year except by angling, nor
catch nor kill any of the aforesaid species
by what are known as out lines or trot
lines, having a succession of hooks or de-
vices
Major Sylvester is doing all he can TO
enforce the laws. Bass are being caught
/, the nets down the river, and as they
cannot be disposed of in this city they are
beng shipped to Philadelphia and New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
DOWN STEEP GRADE.
Runaway Cars Create Excitement in
Vicinity of ST. Elizabeth's.

Two runaway box cars. rushing down a
steep grade, and the presence at Ele lower
end on the same track OF a steam engine
combined 10 make a stirring scene. which
was witnessed by the workers along the
railroad switch yesterday at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane. Fortunately
although the inevitable smashup came at
the end Of the mile run. no lives were lost
and no one was injured. The box car that
started the trouble was loaded with hue
lining. The cars are being brought over
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad by way of
Anacostia with material for the new build
lngs thai are being constructed at the in
stitution.
little distance down the track the car
from the top ran into an empty one. and
the two. gathering Roadway every instant
dashed down the grade. Near the ASYLUM
power house. at the bottom of the switch
stood the steam engine Of the institution
with colored man inside firing up He
heard the rumbling OF the on-rushing cars
ana me alarm given by some one. and
succeeded in leaving the engine before The
crash occurred.
In the smashup the empty box car left the
track, but kept to the ties The trucks and
other parts OF this car were badly dam
aged and the asylum engine was injured.
The engine was pushed 10y the two cars
some distance along the track and had not
the empty car left the track there would
nave been second collision with some coal
cars that were standing ahead. Freight
Agent Robinson of Anacostia and others
were soon on the scene. making an estimate
OF the damage and clearing the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Prof. and Mrs. Raymond Entertain.

Professor and Mrs. G. l.. Raymond enter
tained the friends of the Indian at their
residence, 1910 n street, Saturday evening.
After listening to addresses and transacting
business, refreshments were served in the
parlors, which We're profusely decorated
with Easter lilies and smilax. The event
of the evening was a brief address by Miss
Alice Fletcher, who spoke of the poetic and
spiritual meaning of Indian names, and the
ceremonials used in comforting or changing
them. At the request of DIR. Merrill E.
Gates Miss Fletcher read some poetry of
the ritual in the musical tongue of the
Pawnee, giving the English Interpretation
and showing the Indians faith in the Great
Father, who guides mems destinies through
the Intermediates CT birds and animals
Mrs. Il. H. Alexander, Mrs. J. w. Camp
bell, Mrs Worder and Mrs. G. l.. Raymond.
were made life members. In addition to
the annual dues OF the society, the follow
ing persons sent contributions for carrying
on mission and Industrial work among the
Moquis: DIR. and Mrs. Mackay-Smi Mrs.
Whittaessy, Mrs. Peilew, Mrs.. -Spalding, the
Misses Pelkinhora and Mrs. Larwill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Miss Morse's Recital.

Miss Leila Livingston Morse who will
appear for the first time in public at the
New Willard Friday afternoon was a great
favorite in diplomatic circles in Berlin,
where she completed her musical educa-
ton. Ambassador White and his first sec
rotary. Mr.. Jackson, took a special inter-
est in her, and she sang frequently at
their houses.
Miss Morse, when a child, attended
school at the Kaiserin Augusta Stiff in
Charlottenburg, of which the empress Is
the special patroness. On one Of her mai
esty's visits to the school little Miss Morse
was chosen to present the bouquet with
a little speech. She acquitted herself so
well of the task that the empress compli-
mented her on her good German, and was
much interested in the little American girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
THE PRIMARY TEACHERS.
Annual Gathering of Sunday School
Workers Friday Next.

Arrangements have been perfected for
holding the third annual institute Of the
Washington Primary Sunday School Teach
ers' Union at Mt. Vernon NJ. T. Church
South Friday afternoon and evening. April
ii. The program for the afternoon session
is as follows: Devotional exercises. Rev L.
Lawrence Hunt. pastor Washington
Heights Presbyterian Church: Past Pres
ent and Future of Primary Work Mr. Is
rael i. Black, secretary and treasurer in
ternational primary department. song
taught to children by Miss Jessie Tabler
assistant to the director of music in the
public schools; lesson. Peter. Eneas and
Dorcas," Miss Annie s. Harlow. Bethany
Sunday School, Philadelphia; round table,
Miss Harlow and Mr.. Black
Members Of the union will serve supper
at O'Clock, after which Rev. +. r. Pretty
man Of Mt. Vernon Church will conduct
devotional services, followed by an address
by w. w. MILAN, president of the District
Sunday School Association; Ideal Primary
Teacher will be discussed by Mr. Ralp.l
Wells and "A Weak Link will be the SUI,
jet of talk by Miss Harlow. Miss Mary
Cohen viii sing a solo and addresses VIII
also be made by Mr.. Black and Dr. J. q.
Butler of Luther Memorial Church.
h. 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Another pleasant meeting of the D. X.
Euchre Club was held last Thursday. with
Mrs Moore and Mrs. Deards, at their home.
80 18th street northeast An Easter
luncheon was served the table decorations
being suitable to the occasion. Mrs Deards
won first. Miss Annie Bliss second and Mrs.
Sabin BOBBY prizes. Mrs. Wehe of Leba-
non, Mo-, was a guest of the club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Private Richter's Case.

General Chaffee cables the War Depart
ment that the case of Lieutepant Sinclair,
charged with abuse of Private Richter,
was investigated at the time of Richter 3
death; that the officer was tried and ac-
quilted; that he forwarded all papers re-
lating to the case by mail March %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

A prettily appointed luncheon was given
Saturday at the residence Of Miss Annie
Goodacre, 201S F street, in honor of Miss
Odell, granddaughter of the late ex-senator
from Iowa. Among those present We're the
Misses Brown of Philadelphia. Miss Magru-
der, Miss Weightman and Miss Linkns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mrs. Theodore A. Bingham gave a pretty
luncheon yesterday when the table was
adorned with white roses and maidenhair
fern and her guests included Mrs Burrows,
Mrs. John w. Foster, Mrs. Stanley Mat
thews Mrs. Olmsted, Mrs. Arson G. Mills.
Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth. Mrs Charles
Parish, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mrs. Balm
bridge-Hoff, Mrs. Peyton Russell and Miss
Edes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Barbour are at
the Waldorf, New York city, for short
stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Mr.. Powderly Has Resigned.

Mr.. T. v. Powderlys resignation as COM
missioner general of immigration has been
placed in the hands of President Roose-
welt, who. Is said to have asked for 1t
some time ago. The President will hold
it until Mr.. Frank 2. Sargent is ready to
succeed Mr.. Povderiy, which may be a
couple of months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

The engagement was announced in New
York yesterday Of Miss Anna Alice Chaplin,
daughter of DR.. Frederick w. Chaplin of
Hot Springs, Va, to Mr.. Ernest Howe cid
est son, by a former marriage, of Mrs. Ar
mold Hague Of this city. Miss Chapin's
Miss Anna Hoppin of Providence. Miss
Chaplin is a niece of former Governor Elisha
Dyer of Rhode Island. The wedding will
probably take place next autumn at Pom
fret, Conn, where the Chapins have coun-
try home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mrs. W. Henry Gunther of New York an.
nounces the enga cement of her daughter
Miss Constance Marie Gunther, to DIR. Car
Arson Clemens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. McGirr of New York
city, who have been guests Of the Raleigh
during the past week. gave charming en-
tertainment to a few friends Saturday even
ing, previous to their departure for New
York. Among the guests were Mr. and
Mrs. ]. Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs Guy Stella
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Goodchild, Miss Good
child. Mr.. Williamson Of New York and
Mr. and Mrs McGirr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Adams after spend-
ing the winter here have returned to Bos-
ton while their Quincy place is being pre-
pared for occupancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
MARRIED.

,LAtDN-pINAIL. ON April =. 1902. al the fam
lily residence, g3I Westminster street by tIe
Rev. MIR. Perry. rector Of ST. Andrews Church,
CLARA FITCH. daughter II Br. VIM. r. =.
l,uvall. TO Mr.. CARL HARRY CLAUDY, all IL
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Miss Ginerva Johnson, after spending the
Easter holidays at Rosebank, St. Mary 8
county, Md, has returned to her home, at
2o12 K street, where she will be glad to
see her frieneds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
THE ANNUAL TAX SALE
PROPERTY ON DELINQUENT LIST
TO BE DISPOSED OF.
Proceedings Begun Today at the Dis
trict Building-Lively Bidding
at Intervals.

A red flag planted in front Of the Dis
trict building this morning fluttered wildly
and wet in the April storm which swept
in from the east. 1t denoted the fact that
the annual tax sale was to be begun in
the office Of the collector of taxes at 10
o'clock. The knot of bidders who braved
the frightful weather outside and made the
journey to the municipal hall seemed to
have been affected by the elements and the
sale opened in rather stormy manner,
two bidders battling against each other in
lively fashion for the control of several
lots offered in the northwest section. The
sale will continue for about ten days,
and all the property not bid in by
private parties Will be taken up by the Dis
trict. The property offered for sale today
is that upon which taxes were not paid last
November. In some cases the arreara ge
extends over several taX-paying periods.
At the tax sales the property is bid in by
the purchasers. usually in a sum sufficient
simply to cover the amount OF tax and the
cost of advertising. and then at any time
within the next two years the owners or
the property may redeem ii from the tax
sale purchasers by paying the amount OF
taxes and expenses and commission to
the purchaser. Sometimes this commission
amounts to more than the total amount of
a and a. Nrar. fiSira
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mrs. G. N. White of Kansas City, Mo-
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. +.
Walker in 11O5 G street southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Andrews are sailing
from Liverpool on the 9th with the body
of their son. Frank w. Andrews, jr, who
recently died in Rome with pneumonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mrs. L. IT. Simpkins of 900 D street has
been in Charleston during the past week,
enjoying the exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

The engagement of Miss Marian Strong,
daughter of Major Richard p. Strong, L.
S. A. to Rev. Gilbert NJ. FoXwell. assist
ant rector of Emmanuel p. f. Church, Bal
timore is announced. The wedding day
will be shortly settled upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

The babies of the Founding Hospital will
be at home to their friends Thursday. April
10, 1715 18th street, from to 6 o'clock D. m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mr. and Mrs. William Schall gave a din
ner last night, when their guests were:
The German ambassador, the Russian am
bassador, Senator and Mrs. Wetmore, Miss
Pauncefote, Countess Cassini. the Belgian
minister and the Baroness Moncheur, Baron
Gevers, Mr. and Mrs. Henry May, Mrs.
endorff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
An Old-Time Bidder.

One of the principal bidders at the tax
sale today, in years past was c. II.
Wiltsie, representing a Rochester concern
which semi-annually purchases great guam
titles of tax certificates in the District.
Others present were G. A. Kappell of Chi
cago William H. Manogue, Malcomb HUFF
ty, j. n. Thompson. S. c. Domer James
F. Hood. j. b. Nichols and H. p Slater
In the bidding that followed it seemed to
be WiltSie against the field.
III take that" IN bid that" Il already
have a certificate on that" came with a
regularity that was apparently monotonous
TO the other bidders from Mr.. Wiltsie. 1t
was not long. however, before Mr.. Thomp-
son had tilt with the gentleman from
Rochester. Mr.. f. G. Davis, the collector
of taxes, had cautioned the prospective bid
ders in opening the sale not to indulge in
what he termed farce bidding" This was
the bidding up of tax for something like
so until the price became $4,000. OF
course, the bidders never expected to pay
this ridiculous sum, the bidding being in
dulged in simply to annoy the bidders.
Only the tax and expenses are paid when
the certificate is issued to buyers If a
tax deed Were desired on the property after
two years the large purchase price would
have to be paid. No one would think of
paying $4,000 for a small lot. and so the
sale became farce, Mr., Davis explained.
Lively Competition.
After the sale had opened in a peaceful
and delightful manner and things appeared
to be running smoothly five lots were Of
fered which seemed to strike the particular
fancies Of both Messrs. Wiltsie and Thomp-
son. The taxes Were from SIS to $50 on
each. In very few minutes Mr.. Davis in
junction had been forgotten and each lot
was bid up to $500, being finally knocked
down to Mr. Thompson. The latter de-
clared he did not intend to have the tax
sale a one-man affair any more. After this
lively tilt matters settled themselves again
and throughout the morning the sale con-
inued in regular manner. The property
was taken up by squares, beginning with
the lowest numbered. Property in the
county will be the last sold. The sale is in
charge of Mr.. c. w. Collins, the deputy col
lector of taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Miss Pauline Samstag and her brother L.
Albert Samstag are at the Raleigh for a
few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

The Shah of Persia is to visit the En-
peror of Germany in May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
THE BELGIAN MINISTER'S WIFE
RECEIVES CALLERS.
Engagements Just Announced Of
Family and Other Interest at
the Capita1-Notes.

There were a number of callers yesterday
at the Belgian legation when Baroness
Moncheur held her first at home. The
drawing rooms, which in years gone by,
were associated with much that was inter-
esting and notable in social life, were
adorned with spring. flowers. The hostess,
who was becomingiy gowned in white lace,
was assisted by Nine. Won Callenburg, wife
of the Austrian secretary, and Mrs. Padel-
ford. Ambassador Clayton is visiting his
daughter at present, who will entertain at
dinner for him tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

The Misses Wheatfield have discontinued
their day al home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Miss Frances B. Johnston. 1899 street
has gonf to Annapolis and will not be at
home tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Miss Anna Foley entertained a few of heI
friends at her home, 1929 4th street. las
Friday. The evening was spent pleasantly
in games, music and dancing. Among thos,
present We're the Misses NJ. Williamson NJ
Beha, b. Moot. L. Bell. L. Green B. and j
keefer, f. Lightcap and Messrs II. Eible
Z. Bright w. Robbins, A. Brengle, w
Deery, f. LentZ, G. Rosary and R. Hastille
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mrs. George McColley of the Wisconsin
Veteran Home, Waupaca, Wis, and Mrs
Frank Habich of Chicago are visiting their
sister, Mrs. Helen Humphrey of 1241 Omaha
street, Brookland. D. c., where they will be
pleased to their friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Mrs. a. NJ. Buck, at her home in Hyatts-
vile, Md, gave a reception Saturday even
ing to her son, Mr. A. NJ. Buck, jr.. and his
classmates of Cornell University, Mr.. E. H
McLachlen, Mr.. Horace Dulin and Mr. c.
E. Goodrich of Washington, .. c., and Mr.
NJ. L. Fox of Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Among
those present We're Misses Mausie Cameron
Josephine R. Baker, Viola May Britt Ag-
Avery, Nina McEwen, Mary c. Douglas
Mrs. Il. d. Butcher. Mr.. f. II. McLachlen
Mr.. Horace Dulin, Mr.. C. E. Goodrich, Mr.
M. l.. Fox, Mr.. NJ. Carr. Mr.. James h.
Douglas, Mr.. and Mrs. William Giusta Mr.
and Mrs Jackson H. Ralston Mr.. and Mrs
Harry B. Major, Mrs. John Baker, Mr. and
Mrs. W. f. Drown and Dr. and Mrs. A NJ
Buck.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-06
A Novel Lun cheon.

A novelty in the way Of luncheons
was that given by photographer not
many days ago, The room was dimly
lighted by ruby darkroom lanterns.
The menus we're printed on dry plates,
and the guests found places before
what were apparently box Of dry
plates, a jar Of paste, tin can Of
platinum paper and a small glass tube
labeled with skull and crossbones.
The box contained a plate of oysters;
the paste jar, crackers; the tin cans,
celery, and the glass tubes, salt.
Other courses were served in much the
same manner, and the wine was
drunk from graduates. Welsh rab-
bit was served in porcelain developing
trays and coffee in porcelain jars.-N.
Y. Post.