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The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Mr.. Van der Hyde the Belgian minis
ter to Venezuela. who is visiting at the
Belgian legation here, gave a dinrer Sat-
urday night at the Willard. The guests
were the Belgian Minister and Es.roness
Moncheur. the First Secretary OF the
Austrian embassy and Nine Won Callen-
berg, and Charles Wauters. counselor OF
the Belgian legation.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

The third secretary OF the British en-
bassy and Mrs Sydney Waterlow viii
spend the summer at Newport. where
they will be Joined in the early summer
by Mrs Waterlow's parents and brother.
Sir Frederick and Lady Pollock an
John Pollock. They will not come IN
April. as reported. nor will Sir FREQ =
erick lecture at Yale, but at Harva-e.
where his son will take post graduate
law course in the fall
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Baron 70H aen BuSch HaaaeuhQmsen E.x-
bectea at the German Embassy Next
Week

huences and the study of French culture.
IL is believed. will be Of widespread in
terest to all. and especially to those who
are expected to entertain the punctilious
foreigners who frequently visit the city.
Not that ii is meant that all PhiIadeI-
phians have unpublished manners. but
that it might be well for all to take a
hand in promoting this culture.
Mrs. Frank Brown. Overlook. is en-
PERTAINING Mrs. A. c. Torbet of Chicago.
and Miss Wainwright. OF Washington.
d. C.. niece of Captain Wainwright.
L. 5. N. and great great granddaughter
of Benjamin Franklin
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noyes. of Chicago
gave a dinner. followed by a theater
party. on Wednesday evening. in honor of
Mrs. Lucius S. Landreth and Miss
Stella Washburn, Of this city. who are
visiting them.
Social Incidents in New York.
The season has begun in London and
already some Americans have gone over.
Mrs Frederick Bell. who has a house
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Notes

~. Waddington, son OF the former
French minister TO England. ana his
wife. who IS daughter OF Admiral La
Mornaye, we're passengers by the French
Line steamship Lorraine which arrived
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

REINHARDT SILK HOUSE-The at
traction at the silk House" is the
Pre- Easter Bargain Sale. Every d, part
ment IS represented. Especially nc table
are the dress goods and silks.
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Baltimore lettings.

from New York May IA. on the steamer
Koningen Louise for their annual tour
In Europe. They viii probably not re-
turn before September. Besides passing
a large portion OF the time at the prin-
oiDal watering places OF Germany, they
viii visit the principal social centers
Of the Con- inent
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

THE PALAIS ROYAL-The millinery
opening ar this store should prove OF
interest TO the fair shoppers. The mil
l!neTy denartment represents the lead
ing Partisan makers ana the foremost
New York models.
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ATTRACTIONS IN RETAIL STORES.

guaranteed. Those contemplating the
purchase Of a mandolin. banjo or guitar
viii be benefited by visiting this popular
establishment as there is a discount Of
% per cent on every make save the
Washburn.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

I. B. HARTZ-This millinery estab-
lishment at 734 Seventh Street. an
nounces a spring opening. They will give
free TO every lady visiting the store to-
day a Gibson picture.
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VIM. Cannon's Famous "Purisirna

whiskey''-a help 10 everyone-sI full quart
We also have big demand for Dufy's Malt, 5
bottle. Postal or phone order. 1851 9TH
Phone. n. go.
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Dinners.

The First Secretary OF the French en-
bassy and Nine. de Margerie entertsi
ed at dinner Saturday night. Nneir
guests were Miss Horstmann, Miss Jose
phine Boardman. the Misses wapder.
Miss Ashton. the Portuguese minister.
Mr.. Dering. Count Gherardesca. Mn Oil
veira. Jerome Bonaparte.
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Only few friends and near relatives
were present Saturday noon in Grace
Church chanfry, New York cry, to wit
ness the marriage OF Mrs. Charles a.
Dennison TO Senator Horace White. of
Syracuse. y. Y. The bride was. dressed in
white cloth. with a coat Of the same
material trimmed with lace. with which
she wore large white straIs hat. trim
med with blue ostrich feathers. She was
attended by her daughter. Miss Marion
Dennison. Andrew s. White acted as his
brothers best man, and there were no
ushers. After the ceremony. which was
performed by the rector. the Rev DR..
William r. Huntington. a wedding
breakfast was served at the Waldorf
Astoria, at which Elisha Dyer, jr.. Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew S. White. Mr. and Mrs.
Austin r. Dickinson, and Mrs. J. VI.
Belden, Of Syracuse, werSs present. Sena-
tor White. whose hone ymoon viii be
spent at Palm Beach. is a son OF Horace
X. White. and n nephew OF the former
United States ambassador at Berlin. He
is a graduate OF Cornell.
-
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In Bruton Street this season, viii enter
tain a great deal She VIII have as guest
part of the time Nine. de Talleyrand Pc
rigord- Mrs Bell who is a wealthy and
attractive young widow, made many
friends last season at HombOurg. where
she was the hostess at several delight
full luncheons and dinners. Mrs Leg
gett has also gone over TO open her
house IN BrutOn Street. having pur-
chased IT. Mrs. Leggett has. besides. the
house on Madison Avenue. bought this
year, and Ridseley Manor She viii not
go 70 the Riviera this season
Mrs. Charles Rogers Scarborough has
closed her house. at 10 East Seventy
sixth Street. and taken apartments in
the Hotel Buckingham. where she will
remain until she sails in May TO join
her mother. Mrs Seward Coe Won Ber-
Ian, in Vienna. The Countess BuIow
Sarhely. who was with Mrs SCARBOROUGH.
is in California for short time. but she
will soon rejoin Mrs. Scarborough at the
Buckingham, and will also sail with her
for Austria.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

DRooP's MUSIC HoUsE-The special
sale Of used pianos is proving quite a
success. Those on sale include all the
famous makes. Every instrument Is fully
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
DIPLOMATIC Gossip.

Baron Won den Busche Haddenhausen,
who has been appointed to succeed
Count Quadt and sailed from Berlin on
the 10th OF this month. is expected at
the embassy the middle OF the week.
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vorces granted in my home town. Well.
the statistics may be true. but doubt II
my city grants any more than the large
majority OF your Eastern cities. In fact.
I am OF the opinion the story was the
result OF well-developed Imagination
Of the newspaper correspondent.
Il do know they are sometimes affect
ed that way. am a great reader OF
newspapers and admire the makers, but
you know We all like a good story"
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

wad iington will visit friends in Wash
ingoon.
Fatty women of official and diplomatic
soct ny have organized an indoor tennis
club. Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
mo- nings have been selected for the
NEE dngs. which will take place at Con
vonEion Hall. Four courts have been
arr anged. and there will be liberal space
for the players, as the room is the
largest in this section OF the country.
Tie club was organized for this month
an ] next. and il the players feel justi-
fie d a. the end OF that time they will
undertake n tournament in May. The
chief object of the club. however is
to furnish the means for vigorous ex-
-ercise in the first spring days. when the
uncertain weather makes systematic
@ utdoor exercise impossible.
Mrs. Franklin Price Knott. daughter
of the late Senator Hill. of Colorado.
who has been very i'll for the past six
months. is rapidly improving and is
planning to sail for. Europe the middle
OF May. Her mother. Ars. Hill. has
/ passed the greater part OF the winter
with her.
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston is rapid
/ ~ improved from her recent illness,
and went driving the pleasant after
moons OF last week
| Miss Goodwin. Of Detroit, is visiting
| her uncle. Justice Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Lee Phillips. who
went South upon Mr.. Phillips recovery
from his severe illness OF the winter.
/ have returned home.
| Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Mclean will
pass the summer abroad.
Mrs. Charles Sackett, of New York,
has taken the house OF Edward Buckley
in Eighteenth Street for the spring
| season.
| Miss Helen Brice. who has been visit
] ing Mrs. Richard Townsend, returned 10
/ New York on Saturday.
The Pennington Society will hold a
\ tea and sale at Rauscher's on Thursday
/ afternoon for the benefit OF the sick poor
\ of Washington. at which the Hunga-
/ rian Orchestra OF New York will be
the chief attraction. The large ball
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

The Fair, s1s 9TH St., Sold Over 100
Roberts Filters. $50: extra stones. 50 cents
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
All in One Day.

We take your mattress in the morning. make
IL over, and return IL the same evening. Jones,
'sThe Mattress Man." 6S3 II Street northwest
Telephone, <. zoo.
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The White House.

The President received ffty Young wo-
men students of Trinity College Sat
urday afternoon. who we're introduced
by their chaperon. Miss Susan Mcmahon.
The reception took place in the Fast
Room. Trinity College was built by the
Sisters OF Notre Dame for the higher
education OF women" and is the only
institution OF that kind in the country.
II stands near the Catholic University,
at 8rOokland. in the suburbs OF the city,
but in sight OF tho CapitoTs dome.
Mrs. Roosevelt. accompanied by Jus
ticc and Mrs. Holmes, Senator and Mrs.
Lodge, and General Crozier. Chief OF
Ordnance, occupied a box at the New
National Theater Saturday night to see
Mary Manncring's performance Of Clyde
Fitchs play. The Stubbornness of Ger
aIdine"
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
To Close Lot Out.

Mince meat in glass jars Gordon Dill
worth's), less than wholesale Jas d. Donnelly,
Fourteenth ard ! Streets
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Dyspepsia. stomach, and liver troubles Sufferer
Investigate Advice, testimonials, and circular
free. Cali OF write r. Erdman, 500 sixth Stree
northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
Candidate for Mayor of Cleveland.

Harvey d. Goulder would make a
strong candidate for mayor OF Cleye-
land" said Thomas G. Leetch, OF Cleve-
land, this morning. at the New Willard.
Tom Johnson would know he was in
for hard battle II Goulder is nomi-
mated. and ! know the Republicans
would elect him easily.
He IS one OF those strong. clean
men greatly admired by good govern
ment people. and his traits Of character
are such as TO command him TO all the
classes. Should Goulder be elected. he
would become one OF the most promi-
neut Republicans in the state of Ohio.
and would be strong for the nomination
for governor.
While he is an ardent Republican,
he has not affiliated with the Hanna fac
tion more than with the anti-Hanna
crowd. and can have the support OF both
sides. He IS also popular among the
laboring classes
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
Latest in Monk Fashions.

Over 600 STYLES q the veTv finest and most
lect fabrics in imported and domestic spring
suntings- John Waldman, tailor. 600 7th 81
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

WIN. HAHN & COMPANY announce the
arrival OF the latest spring shoes. In the
lot are TO be found handsome styles in
low shoes as well as fashionable boots.
Their famous Vino Dau-Sis shoes well
represented in this spring opening
NJ GOLDENBERG-"The Dependable
Store" is celebrating its spring opening
by Offering TO the public many money
savers" in every department in the
store.
THE BON MARCHE-The spring open
ing OF this popular store began this
morning and Will continue tomorrow.
and "Wednesday. when there will be ex-
hibited all that Is latest in trimmed hats,
suits. coats and waists.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
LOCAL MENTION.

Chezrydale SP- Water, 9 Gal, Soc
Kaiser & Co. 1925 Pa. ave. Phone 23c0-Y-
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Osteopathy, Dr.. G. D. kirkpatrick,
Bond Bldg, I4th & n !. ave. Phone 1852 F,
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Great Clearing Of Housefurnishings.
The Fair. SIS seventh street and I7l2 -Four
tecnth Street.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Coffee Drinkersl My 25c
Blend is delicious. Walkers, Seventh and q
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
German Herb Cure for Nervousness,

St. Patrick Shamrock pins GOuid's. 9th st.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
Laundering Household Linen, z5c Doe

Potomac Laundry Phone. Main zs5l. once
I7lO Street and 500 Fourteenth Street nv
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

chnds & Covert. GIL seventh Street northwest
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

room will be opened for dancing The
patrons include Sonora Azpiroz. Signora
Mayor des Planches. Lady Herbert. Mrs.
George Dewey and Mrs. Russell A. Al
ger.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Tulips, Beautiful in COloring,
Al Skaters. 18th and / SITS. III Pa. ave
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
Collars, = Cents; Cuffs, = Cents Pair.

Potomac Laundry. Phone 2751- Offices. ITO
Street and 500 Fourteenth Street northwest
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Miss Helen Brice. who has been visit
ing Mrs Richard Townsend, returned 10
New York on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

DIT. Smith Hollis McKim and Mrs Nc
Kim Miss Margaret Emerson), who are
spending their honeymoon in Europe
are at present IN Venice.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
TIE President Recetves Fifty Young No.
men Stuaenhs 81 Trinity College, at
B1UOkIaHa

from Havre yesterday. NJ and Madame
Wad iington viii visit friends in Wash
ingoon.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

The wedding of Miss Alice Thaw and
the Earl OF Yarmouth will be solemnlzed
In Pittsburg early in June.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

The Washington colony at Atlantic
City increases in size constantly. and
to it will be added Mrs Payne, the vile
Of the Postmaster General; Madame
Hengelmuller, wife OF the Austrian am
bassador: Mrs. Richard Townsend. her
daughter Miss Mathilde Townsend: her
niece. Miss Thora Strong. OF Erie. Pa.
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles c. Glover and
their daughter. Miss Elizabeth L.
Glover. who will leave town for that
popular resort early this week
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
Engagements and Weddings.

Invitations have been sent ont for the
marriage of Miss Sylvia NordE.nger and
Rudolph b. Behrend. Wednesday,. March
%, at s O'Clock. at Rauschers-
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Try the 0lde Home Cafe,
III Eleventh Street northwest for home-like
meals neatly and daintily served The best Tor
the prices.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
Badges. ReeaIia costun
Expert Watchmakers.

Gundlaeh. sla seventh Street northwest
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry CIews. OF New
York, are the guests OF Mrs. f. II.
Slater at her home. in Eighteenth Street
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Mrs. Charles Sackett. OF New York,
has taken the house OF Edward Buckley
in Eighteenth Street for the spring
season.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

The Coaching Club met yesterday af-
ternoon at 1880 o'clock at the Stat
ford. and from there drove to the Elk
ridge Kennels. where they had luncheon.
Those who drove their brakes were viii
liam Marburg. H Carroll Brown. VIII
liam II. West. Raj Parr and Thomas
Deford-
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mclean will
pass the summer abroad
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

The Pennington Society will hold a
tea and sale at Rauscher's on Thursday
afternoon for the benefit OF the sick poor
OF Washington. at which the Hunga-
rian Orchestra OF New York will be
the chief attraction. The large ball
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

The hounds of the Green Spring Val
ley Hunt Club. Redmond c. Stewart. NJ
f. H. will meet tomorrow morning at
s O'Clock at Chattolanee Station.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Lee Phillips. who
went South upon Mr.. Phillips recovery
from his severe illness OF the winter
have returned home.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Mrs. Jesse Tyson has returned TO CYL
burn. her country residence. from Phila-
delphia. where she went 10 attend the
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston is rapid
" improved from her recent illness,
and went driving the pleasant after
moons OF last week.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16

Miss Goodwin. Of Detroit, is visiting
her uncle. Justice Brown.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
Jr@ Grand ounta'n Of the nted oftae8 8,fo,n,rs

the ead9g Society the United
Virginia headquarters
BENEFITS
ehts, $7I4,378.75
F00HTAiHS-A of
dnotl
efromS
benefits
of his authorized deputies
@ R9SfSg0S-Fo the training of the
boey
Rosebuds
EACH
paid from sin
following
The colored American., 1903-12-19
FRIEND To NEWSPAPER MEN.
quite "A Number Who Can Roast of
Personal FavOrs from King
Edward

No monarch, according to London
IN. A. P" has shown warmer appre-
citation of newspaper power and news
paper men than King Edward There
are quite number of the latter who
can boast of his personal friendship,
and are able to show trinkets which
he has given them as souvenirs Sew
eral, indeed, belong to his immediate
circle, notable Sir BILLY" Russell, the
veteran war correspondent of the
Times, who was once attached to his
suite as honorary private secretary,
and has still, L believe, the right to
wear the household button when in
court dress. King Edward, until the
time of his accession to the throne.
was in the habit of paying an annual
visit to Sir Edward, Lawson, the editor
and proprietor of the London Daily
Telegraph, as Il sort of recognition for
the support which that paper had
given to his own and Queen Alexan-
dria's charitable enterprises. At least
two dozen newspaper editors were
knighted by Queen Victoria at the sug-
gestiOn of the king, several newspaper
proprietOrs have received baronetcies,
and one, Lord Glenesk, has received
peerage.
The colored American., 1903-12-19

prieve him. There were two factions in
the community, one believing him
guilty, and the other considering him
innocent. The latter talked of rescue
but it was all talk.
''The scaffold was not inclosed and
when young Purdy ascended the gal
lows he walked erect and fearless. He
denied his guilt, and all who saw him
were compelled to admit his bearing
was that of an innocent man. The
black cap was pulled over his face, the
sheriff pulled a lever, and the next we
saw was a man getting up from tie
ground, snatching the black cap from
his head and declaring dramatically:
God has proved my innocence
1.-The rope had broken. That was
enough. Former enemies turned into
adherents, and before the sheriff could
again take his prisoner to the gaIlows
and get another rope he was in the
center of a crowd Of thousands of peo-
pie, all of whom were swearing there
were not sheriffs enough in Mississippi
t. haTg an innocent man.
''Purdy was taken home, and an es-
cort of $50 rDed and determined men
went with him and remained until
there was no danger of any further
proceedings being taken. Without any
legal formalities the matter was al
lowed to drop, and Purdy is living IS
miles from. Columbia, respected and
happy.
Joy almost killed his wife when she
saw him alive a the time she expected
his corpse to be brought home. To say
Purdy is guilty is now almost as much
as a mans life is worth down there"
The colored American., 1903-12-19
WITNESS CLEVER REPLY.
Retort Courteous of the Same to Bail
iii Upsets the Dignity of
Row Of Judges.

Recently, during the hearing of a
charge of felony. young man was
called to give evidence on behalf of
accused, and was about to be sworn.
when the Inspector informed their
lOrdships that the witness had dis
Obeyed the order for witnesses to
leave the court.
The bench were almost inclined to
refuse his evidence in consequence, bus
the witness, in the most innocent man.
ner, caused a burst of laughter which
even the dignity of a whole row of
judges was not proof against, and the
position was saved.
The inspector, addressing the bench.
said: "In order that there should be no
mistake, I distinctly said: All wit
nesses on both sides must leave the
court until they are called, and then.
turning to the witness. he said: You
must have heard the order"
Yes" at once responded the witness.
according to the Detroit News-Trib-
une, Il did; but L am not a witness on
both sides!'
The colored American., 1903-12-19
TAKEN AS AN OMEN.
when the Hangman's Rope Broke
All His Neighbors Said Purdy
Was Innocent.

Although never saw but one hang
ing, witnessed sight that even pro-
fessional hangmen have not seen," said
a. A. Albrechton, of Columbus, Miss,
TO a Denver Post reporter. 'It was at
my home A young Mississippian
named Purdy had been convicted of
murder in the first degree and sem
fenced to hang. The evidence was
wholly circumstantial, and before he
was accus ed Of that crime the young
man had borne an excellent reputa-
tlon. He was also connected by mar
riage with some of the best people in
the state.
Nevertheless, he was sentenced to
hang and the governor would not re-
The colored American., 1903-12-19
Nothing Wonderful.

"Yes, SIR" ne explained, after his
visit to the dime museum, 1.-The armless
wonder actually plays poker with his
feet
That's nothing" was the reply.
MY girls father raised me with just
one foot last e ning.''-Chicago Post.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
radoXicaI.

Sniffies-What did your wife say
when you got in so late last night? 4,
Biffies-She said she was speechless.
but talked nevertheless for AN hour
Los Angeles Herald.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
A Conclusive Obiection

Poverty is no disgrace" said the
young woman with ideas of her own
NO." said Mrs Cumrox: ssit's no dis
grace. But it certainly is extremely
ndashlona BILE. ashington Star.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
Women RaiIroaders

There are now in the United States
Is feminine locomotive engineers and
hremen and seven female conductors.
Add to these 81 brakemen-or, to be
correct, brakewomen-ten baggage
ROmen.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
Family History.

"She has such a taking way, don't
you think?"
Yes. She inherited it, think. Her
mother was kleptomaniac.'- Chi
cago Record-Herald.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
We've All Met Him.

Among the folks we always shun
The most confounded bore is
The man who tells year after year
The same old pointlees stories.
The colored American., 1903-12-19
Easy Derivation.

e. notice that the derivation of bois-'
terr. Is is obscure"
hScureP Why, thu 3oys
0R no,,-sa n
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-03-13
Editorial.

T. Opening days are here. Your
store is In gala attire, ready for you
and your friends.
We certainly appreciate the anx-
iety on your part in the anticipa-
lion Of this opening, and trust the
results Of month Of forethought, skill
!, and energy will measure up to your
expectations-dont look for a per-
| feet store. Perfection has not been
attained yet-but we shall get closer
(. to it overy day.
While your store stands as the
largest in Central West Virginia,
I with Its vast stocks, no doubt many
things have been overlooked, to be
found out only through you-let
your wants be known-they'n be
promptly attended to.
Read this yage carefully-'tis in
teresting. No price quotations, ex-
cepting in one instance, Millinery,
an offer extraordinary, an example
of price marking by "the new kind
OF store"
Below follows a list showing loca-
tons of departments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-03-13
FIRST RAMD OPENING
CHINA STORE
Easement. Center.

Take center stairway to the
model china store-don't rush
througk-so many things awaiting
you- hour or so can be spent
very .yicely and pleasantly and
profitable if you care to buy.
Across the aisle is the house fur
nishing and light aardware-you'll
find many new ideas that'll help
you in your home or kitchen.
More will be said about these de-
partments next week.
Special departments have been
omitted-kindly consider them
equally as important and hold out
many attractions for you. Candy
department for instance-some
surprises await you.