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The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Nancy Hanks. who was Mr.. Lincoln's
mother. but did not remember very much
about her. She was better acquainted
with Mr.. Lincolns stepmother."
Gentryville is a town Of about 45O peo-
pie. 1t has one long. struggling street
with one or two crossroads. 1t is built on
the side Of the bill, one part OF Il being
in the hollow and the other on the nil
From the station 10 the hill part Of the
town it is more than half mile. and a
long boardwalk leads to the summit.
At the bottom Of the hill close 10 the
railway station stands the old building
in which Lincoln used 70 be a clerk. Al
that time, however, the store was on the
hill. When the railroad came the build
ing was moved down the hin. and the
place where it stood Is now tobacco
patch.
This store was kept ty William Jones.
who was afterward killed at the battle
Of Atlanta while serving as lieutenant
ccionel Of the Flfty-third Indiana. Lin
coin used 10 drive around the country
for Jones. and OF evenings would act as
clerk in the store.
He was a great favorite With the peo-
pie around there. and they used to 90 up
to Jones' store to hear Lincoln speak
pieces" and argue politics. Several de-
bates were held In the room above the
store-a room that is now the town han
and in all OF these Lincoln took an ac-
tive part
Mr.. Jones was very proud Of young
Lincoln, and used to say frequently that
he wanted TO live long enough TO vote
for him for President.
In those days there were no other
towns close by, and Lincoln used TO
come here frequently II is said OF him
that he was long. awkward boy. full OF
fun and mischief. who could hit harder.
jump farther. run faster and ride bet
ter than any boy Of his crowd.
While he had friends. he also had enc
mics. but after he got into Jones store
he settled down. and when not ATTENDING
10 business or debating. he was readjn..
any book he could get hold OF or writing
poetry.-Gentryyille Gnd.D correspou-
dencs st. Louis Republic.
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Society in Baltimore.

The majority Of society spent yester-
day at home. but al the country clubs
A luncheon Was served the members or
the Overland Hunt club and several
guests at their kennels. at Towson. The
hours we're from 10 o'clock In the morn
Ing until in the afternoon. A hunt was
TO have been given by the Green Spring
Valley Hunt Club. but at the meet OF
the hunters al 1.30 O'Clock at Painters
Lane. Redmond c. Stewart. NJ F. H..
announced that il would be unwise 70
take the hounds out, owing TO the unfit
condition OF the fields. which were COW
cred with ice and snow
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THE COLORS OF STARS.
In Hues as Well as in Brightness There
Is a Difference.

Is a Difference.
E. vs.. Msmder. in knowledge
The wide difference which there is be-
tween star and star as TO brightness ia
apparent on the very first glance toward
the heavens; il requires a more careful
scrutiny TO realize that they differ also Ina
their color, and Ia the character Of their
shining The aHcients carried their dis
elimination Of the difference Of the
brightness OF stars so far as to recognize
six magnitudes. but when it came 10 the
question Of color, they hardly noted any
difference at ilL The stars In general
were described as yellow. six only being
recorded as "dery." or these six we
should class five as being distinctly
orange or Ted--A ntares. Betelgense. Al
debaran, Arcturus. and Pollux. The
SIXTH Sinus, is TO us an intensely white
star and there have been many discus
sions as to whether it has changed it's
color Ia the last 2 900 years. or whether
the description given OF It-"fery red
IN due 20 some mistake in the record. or
whether the excessive sclntillation Of the
star may account for a. For. as we see
II now when near the horizon, a nouen-
tary fash OF vivid red flame shoots out
from time 10 time. due to the irregular
dispersion OF its light in passing through
lhe lIemulOus atmosphere.
Assuming that the light of any star is
partly white and partly colored. we NAV
divide the stars into classes. depending
entirely upon the depth Of tint. A Eve
fold division suggests itself. something
10 the following effect. 0J Pure white
90 tinted. t3j colored. lj fully colored
i5) deeply cOlored After the question
OF the depth Of tint which the stars
show. comes the question OF the color
OF that tint. For naked eye stars the
more retrangible colOrs do not come into
consideration. The range Is from orange
red up 20 yellowish green. or. possibly.
in single instance-that of Beta Llbrae
to green. Alpha Lyrae. and possibly
one or two other stars. have a diafipct
blush tinge. but In general stars not
passed as white may be very wen
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LINCOLN'S HOOSIER LOVE.
Her Daughter Says She Refused Marry the Great Emancpa

In little graveyard close to the edge
OF this town rests the body of Abra-
ham Lincoln's sweetheart. This fact has
just recently come TO light. -Four years
ago Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant died at the
age Of eighty-four years. and it was only
in the last few years that anyone. even
in the neighborhood. knew that she could
have been the wife OF the great Presi-
dent
Her daughter. Mrs Rachel Bryant. a
woman Of seventy years, stil lives here,
with her husband. Dr. Bryant. who has
practiced medicine in Gentryville for
more than fifty years.
Il have heard my mother talk Of
Lincoln many a lime said Mrs. Bryant
My mothers maiden name was Eliza
beth Tuly, and she was considered the
most beautiful woman in southern In
diana in those days. Lincoln was con-
sidered the homeliest man.
My mother never cared anything for
him, and tried to stop his coming 10
see her. but he would not stop. 4 know
you don't want me coming around TO
see you.' he used to say. but 1 cant
help it.
There was no question in my moth
er's mind that Lincoln was deeply in
love with her. but she would not marry
him. They used TO go to spelling schools
and such meetings as they had in this
country in those days. and he would
come ten miles horseback after my
mother.
Il know she told me many times how
she used to try 10 run away from him.
but he would ride after her on his big
rawboned horse. his arms mapping like
a pair Of wings. and his long legs point
ing out
AT that time. Of course, she had no
idea that he would ever be President OF
the United States. but even II she had
known II she would never have married
him. She was in love with Ben Hes
son, and she married him after Lincoln
had gone with his parents TO Illinois.
"Of late years my mother never talked
much about the Lincoln family. She said
that when she was little girl she saw
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
HOME GIVEN TO MASnNs-

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 25.-As a
Christmas gift to the Masonic fraternity
William L. Elkins yesterday announced
his intention to establish a home for
the orphan daughters Of MasOns The
gift. which Is expected to amount to
81 100000 Is the largest ever iaade to
any fraternal organization In the world
and the institution which Mr.. Elkins
purposes 20 found and endow. will be
without a counterpart anywhere
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Weddings.

The marriage Of Miss Susan Leonardo.
daughter OF Prof r. 3. Leonardo. and
Oscar Duryea, Of New York, took place
last night at the home Of the brides
father. 1913 Twelfth Street. i'm the pres
ence Of a small family party The Of
fciating clergyman was the Rev. William
Taylor Snyder, Of the Church OF the In
carnation.
Dr r. B. Leonardo was best man. The
bride was attended by Miss Irene Duryea.
Of New York. sister OF the bridegroom.
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Engagements.

Announcement Is made OF the engage
ment Of Miss Eva Barley. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Henry l. Barley. to Baron
Andre de Neufize. oldest son Of Baron
de Neufiize, the French banker. Miss
Barley Is most attractive girl. a tail
brunette, and rs extremely popular I'm
society. 70 which she was introduced two
winters ago She was a bridesmaid on
Tuesday at the wedding Of Miss Edith
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WASHINGTON PEOPLE
AT NEW YORK HOTELS

Ashland-Nrs. J. r. Johnstoue Miss N. Mar.
6.e, Mr. and Mrs. G.. A. Werzel. L. N. simpson,
C. X. Wcrke..
Continental-J. C. ThraH r. l. smith. ". II.
Mckinley
Criterion-S. Cozzens. A. G.. Hohenstein
Grand Jnion-Mr. and Mrs G. ". Hodges.
q 7. Harris. Mr. and Mrs =. II. Finley. " J.
McPike. r. I. smith
Hofiman-E. ;. Coustock. B. 3. Shepherd.
Hoiland-G. r Whiting
Manhattan-N7s F. C. Magruder.
Mariborough-Mr. and Alrs II. A. Lewis
Metrop0l tan-W. B. Stokes
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FASHIONABLE SOCIETY IN NEW
YORK

Are great users OF Specr's n j. wines. esto-
cislly the burgundy, sherry, and Port lrrtn-
the holiday season. They are well known ss
The oldest and best wines in American Ttav
are extensively used ss presents during the h0.i-
day season. A bottle of the Port on HrT-..,l,-.i,
wine or 80 Climax Brandy is most accerlgl,l.
Tor Christmas and New Years table. Sold bv
druggists and grOeers
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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
AT EPWORTH M. E. CHURCH

The annual Christmas entertainment
Of Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
South, corner Of Seventh and A Streets
northeast, will be held tonight in the
Sunday school rooms. An interesting
program viii be rendered by the
scholars
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The extremely young set are much in
.terestcd in a Christmas dance which is TO
be given for them at Sherry's on Mon
day next under the supervision OF Miss
Adeline King Robinson. who has charge
OF the little peoples dancing classes
The list Of patronesses Of the dance in
cludes. among others. the names Of Mrs.
E. Il. Hartman, Mrs. Arthur Mason
Jones. Mrs. Grenville Kane. Mrs. Doug
las Robinson. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
and Mrs. Orme Wilson.
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The Foreign Colony.

The italian ambassador and Signora
Mayor des Planches will give small
da-ce this evening in honor Of Miss
Roosevelt, the daughter Of the President
This viii be the first Of a series Of dances
which signora des Planches purposes
giving.
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Nine. Hengelmuller is looking for
ward TO visit from Miss Ruth Snyder
OF Philadelphia. Miss Snyder is a niece
Of Charlemagne Tower. the American
ambassador to Germany.
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The White House.

The President. his son. Theodore. and
Robert Ferguson. former officer of the
Rough Riders. who Is staying at the
White House. went for ride yesterday.
Their course was through the suburbs
and they remained out for nearly two
hours.
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The President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave
small dinner last night. The table was
spread I'm the state dining room. Their
guests we're, Commander and Mrs.
Cowles. Senator and Mrs. Lodge, John
Lodge Mrs. G. H. Davis. Miss Davis. and
the Messrs. Davis. John Elliott. Of New
York. and Robert Ferguson.
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Miss Rebecca Knox. who was reported
as seriously I'll. was well enough to take
long drive this morning She has,
however. abandoned her trip 20 the
Orient and will remain in washington
for the rest or the winter.
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Baron Gevers. the minister from The
Netherlands. is passing the holidays with
his uncle, Colonel Wright. Of Newark. n.
J. Colonel Wright is the brother Of
Baron Gevers' mother. who is a daughter
Of the late Senator Wright. OF New Jer-
sey.
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Cabinet Notes.

Secretary Root. Who went 10 New
York to pass Christmas day with Mrs.
Root and her children. who are visiting
Mrs. Roots family there, is expected
back tomorrow morning.
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Representative and Mrs. Burleson gave
small dinner party last tlight Their
guests were Governor-elect Lanham. OF
Texas. Justice and Mrs. Shepard. sena-
tor and Mrs. Culberson. and Mrs. schIu-
ter
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Teas

Mrs. Stilson Hutchins gave a tea yes
terday afternoon She was assisted in
receiving ty Mrs. Jesse Tyson. Of BaIti-
more The house was 2rettily decorated
in Christmas colors and many visitors
called in the course Of the Afternoon.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

The marriage OF Miss Mary stone
Field, a debutante Of last winter. and
Dr. Pfefer, Of Baltimore. is booked for
Tuesday, February "a. The arrange
ment is to have the ceremony conducted
in the residence Of Mrs. Cyrus ". Field.
jr.. at IS Fifth Avenue Miss Field re-
turned recently from abroad.
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LOCAL MENTION.
Important 10 Men

Inspect our fine tailor-made overcoats S.1i,h.
Iy used. Very best al prices 20 please ueople
with limited means The reliable Justh's 0IJ
Stand. CID u. N'N
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Miss Elsie Barlow Gordon, whose mar
riage 10 Morton Burr Stelle Of BROOKLYN
Is scheduled for January s, is one Of a
small house party being entertained at
Bayshore by William j. Gordon.
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Miss Rita Worthlngton Ridgely viii
give a tea on Thursday. January ]. in
honor Of Miss Martha Hendricks. who
made her debut this winter.
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Notes.

Miss Julia Magruder will go to Balti-
more shortly after New Year. when she
will be the guest Of Mrs. Theodore
Hooper at her residence in BiddIe Street.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Mrs. Roscoe z. Redway and Miss Red
way VIII receive next Tuesday. Decem-
Der 30. from 4 to 6 O'Clock at their home,
1903 Phelps Place. and will observe Sat
urdays in January and February as their
reception day.
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Francois Jenkins were married yester-
day at the home OF the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Hutchinson. 400
" Street southwest.
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Mrs. Blount. Of the oaks. gave a dance
last evening IN honor Of her two sons.
Harry and Walter Blount. who are at
home from Cornell for the holidays. Some
seventy-hye young society people we're
present, and a buffet supper was served
late in the evening. The house was deco
rated with holly and mistletoe.
Mrs. Blount is entertaining Miss wini-
fred Robinson. assistant professor OF
biology az Vassar. Miss de Cordoba. OF
New York. Miss Aimee Nesbit OF Kala-
mazoo. Mich; Miss Mable slappey. who
is attending school az staunton. Va. and
the Messrs. overman, Of Cornell Uniyer-
sity. for whom she has arranged a num-
Ter Of festivities.
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Secretary Moody. who passed Xmas
day out Of town. has returned to his
desk at the Navy Department
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Mrs. Hatton. the vile OF Richard Hat
ton. paymaster. L. s. n. is passing the
Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. Hough Cottman. Of Balu-
more.
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Social JOttings From New York.

Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry. will give her
annual dance on the evening Of Friday.
January 80 Mrs. Gerry has cards out
for musicale to be given on the even
ing Of Thursday. January s, These two
entertainments will be among the most
important OF the winter.
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The event in society today viii be the
ball TO be given tonight by Mr.. and Mrs
alexander Brown In their beautiful pri.
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Mrs. Needham and the Misses Need
ham viii not receive this afternoon. but
will be at home Friday afternoons In
January.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Miss Eleanor Roosevelt is to have
theater party given for her on Tuesday
evening next by Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Mortimer. II is to be followed by a sup
per
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Dinner BY the Alumni OF the Glass OF
1907 Harvard College. viii be given to-
night in Old Founders Hail. Faverford.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Mrs Wilbur Bloodgood IS giving a
series OF luncheons and small "at homes"
in her residence at 4s East Thirty-fourth
Street
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Miss Irene Swain Daniels. who Is
studying in New York this winter. is
passing few days 10 Washington with
her mother and received yesterday after
noon from 70 > O'Clock.
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Dinners.

Representative and Mrs. DaIzen enter
tained at dinner last night.
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AFFALRS IN WASHIWGTON AND OTHER CITIES

Gray 70 Robert s. Reynolds Hit. and
one of the prettiest of the brides at
tendants- She is a sister Of Mrs. A..
Lanfear Norrie and Mrs. Alfred seton.
ir. Her mother was Miss Mary Loril-
lard, a sister Of the late Pierre Loril-
lard She has spent much Of her time
abroad, especially her summers. her par
onts having a villa on Lake Geneva.
Switzerland. The family is a; present
In Tuxedo. and will not return to town
until the first week in January. Miss
Bar5ey's fance is wealthy. and his
mother. who was Nile. Dollfus- -DaviIIior.
comes Of a rich French family.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Mrs. d. 6 Hendricks and Miss Hen
bricks will receive this afternoon from
3 TO o'clock at their residence. 1919
New Hampshire Avenue.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. Burton Harrison. OF S76
Fifth Avenue, with party Of guests.
viii leave New York today for Canada.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Dr. and Mrs. ". Seward Webb's house
party at shelburne Farms. Vt. includes
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Sloane. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bird. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Edger-
ton Webb, Louis Webb. G. Creighton
Webb. Mr.. and Mrs. Purdy. and James
Brcese.
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William Slater Waterman. a member
Of the distinguished family OF that name.
in Providence. r. J.. whose sather was
formerly in the United States Navy. and
is now consul at Dublin. is spending a
few weeks with his brother. in PrCvi-
dence- He has been living for the past
two years In this city. and has figured
prominently ia society.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

The marriage Of Miss Katie Johnson.
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. johnson.
and Henry A. Phieger was celebrated
last night at the home OF the brides
parents, III B Street southeast. by the
Rev. Dr. Luckett. The brides gown was
OF white silk, trimmed in old rose point.
over moire antique. She wore pearl
necklace and "a diamond sunburst. the
gift Of the groom, and carried Bride
roses. Her sister, Abbie Johnson. who
was maid OF honor wore a charming
costume Of blue liberty silk trimmed IN
cream renaissance lace. Her bouquet
was Of American Beauty roses. Miss
Abbie Holdrich. a little cousin OF the
bride, was flower girl. A reception was
held after the ceremony. The buffet
supper was served by FIVE little girls
in white Paris muslin frocks.
Miss Rose A. Hutchinson and George
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Announcement is made Of the engage
ment OF Miss Lena Gross, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs G. r. Gross, OF 427 West
18Th Street. New York to Dr. Aruo W.
WaIther. also Of New York
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Mrs. ShISon HutchlnS ERte5zafns at Tea.
WeaaIngS and Eaga9emenks IN the Smart
Sef---Soctal Dolugs IN Ne50 York and
BaIi1m0ge.

and Mrs Patton. wife OF Dr. C. G Pat
ton, her sister. as matron Of honor, Lit
tle Reah Patton was lower girl.
The brides gown was OF crepe de Chine
over silk. trimmed in pearls. with veil
and bouquet Of lilies OF the valley ana
Bride roses. and the attendants wore
white lace AID silk gowns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duryea left on train for
New York. A large reception win be
given by them on Saturday at 115 West
Seventy Street.
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oliver H. Payne. Of s52 Fifth Avenue.
has gone on trip South. where he will
remain for some time.
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The President and Mrs. R0Ose9eH Enter
tain at q Christmas Dlnne1>-Mar7zaqe
ct Miss Susan Le0nara0 to Oscar Dur
yea Celebrated Last Night

vate ball room. which adjoins their resi-
dence, Cathedral and Madison Streets. in
honor Of their daughter. Miss Harriet
Brown. This viii be one Of the largest
Of the series OF important events lh..
are being given during the holidays. ar d
there will be present 500 guests. inelud-
ing large contingent Of Baltimoreans
and many persons from out-of-town.
Miss Brown. who made her debut last
season, is one Of the most popular girls
in Baltimore society. and is greatly ed
mired and sought after.
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The next important social function will
De the cotillon to be given on Monday
night in the assembly room at Music
Hall by Mr.. and Mrs William Thomas
Wilson, in honor Of their daughter. Miss
Bessie Beale Wilson.
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Mrs. II. shpwlth Canneu will give a
dinner for her daughter. Miss Sarah
skipwith CanneH. before the Van Rens-
selaer ball next Tuesday at her resi-
dence. 2212 Locust Street.
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Miss Mabel Hayward TAYLOR will be
the guest Of honor al a luncheon TO be-
given today on the cruiser Minneapolis.
at the League Island Navy Yard. by
Captain and Mrs. c. f. Goodrich.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Little Miss Edith Kingdcn Gould who
Is eighteen months old and just begin
ming TO take notice OF things had a
gorgeousiy decorated Christmas tree at
Georgian Court. Lakewood. yesterday
afternoon There were presents. too.
for all the other members Of the family.
II was great day for the Gould chill
dren. from Baby Edith up 10 Master
Kingdom. the clever young polo player.
and all enjoyed It with ns much gusto
as less favored children enjoyed their
Christmas pleasures.
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An engagement OF much interest Is
that Of Miss Augusta Woodward. daugh-
ter Of Col and Mrs. Theodore Freling-
huysen Forbes. U. S. A., to Harrison A.
Bispham. lieutenant. L. S. n. at pres
ent commanding the United States
steamer NellalobOs. Mr.. Bispham is a
son Of the late Samuel A. Bispham, Of
this city. and a cousin Of David Bispham
the singer. The wedding viii take place
probably In the early part Of January,
in Manila.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Mrs. Everett Mallory Culver the
daughter Of Senator Clark Of Montana.
has gone to Butte. Mon. on account OF
the serious illness OF her brothers wife
Mrs. William A Clark. jr. Before leay-
ing Mrs. Culver was Obliged TO recall
her invitations for the New Year Eve
party which she he'd arranged to give in
her apartment IA Fifty-eighth Street.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

Miss Rose A Hutchinson and George
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-01-02
DOCTOR TURBiN. 1903 Randolph ST., Chicago, ILL.,

many colts born on the ranges dur
ing the last few years the beasts of
prey have almost ceased to modest
offspring of sheep and cattle.
As the lions are not much hunted
and have ready access to choice
food they have been increasing in
numbers rapidly and threaten to be-
come a great menace to stocllmen,
especially when the wild horses be-
gin to grow scarce. Down in Kane
county the horses have about desert
ed the haunts of the lion and are in,
creasing so fast that the stockmen
have recently decided upon their eX-
termination. A prominent stockman
just up from the south says that
with this means employed, the depre
dations of the lions and the starving
to death in hard winters the wild
horse bands of southern Utah will
soon become a thing of the past.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-01-02

The subject of emigration for gentle
women is attracting an increasing
amount of attention throughout the
British empire, both in the mother
land, where the surplus and unem-
ployed woman is a serious problem,
and in the colonies, where these same
women are soreiy needed, says the
New York Tribune. II Is said this i,
partly the result of the Boer war. The
intense patriotism of the Beers and
their faith in their cause Is generally
attributed to the lessons learned al
home from the women. \ life in the
wilderness might not be regarded a.
alluring, but there are compensations
for while the average woman in the
older countries is an unapprecia bic
unit. even if not actually Surplus, .
{ BE woman in pioneer society is an ac-
knowlcdged power.