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The Washington times., 1903-12-26
GIRL FARMERS AGAIN
TO CULTIVATE TRACT
Twelve Y w. c. A. Girls Will Tackle
Hoe and Raise Vegetables for
the Institution

YORK. Pa, Dec. 2s.-The dozen young
women of this city, athletic members
of the Y. w. C. A. and it's best gym
nasium devotees, who successfully and
unaided farmed a fine tract OF land
seven miles from York last summer
are looking for another tract to lease
and cultivate during the coming spring
and summer.
Headed by Nellie Cross, a notary pub
lie, whom the others have nicknamed
the squire" and Miss Coombs. a
maiden OF some rural experience whom
they dubbed "the boss" these twelve
skirted farmers kept down the weeds.
raised a harvest OF sunburns, blstels.
experience. lettuce, radishes. onions, GU
cumbers. beans, peas. potatoes. and corn
equal to the very best that the men
farmers could have coaxed from Mother
Earth.
So the squire" is devoting her spare
time these days to the selection of the
best possible tract for the women with
the hoe to cultivate the coming season.
and the Y. w. c. A. table win doubtless
groan with the product Of the fertile
acres, even as it did the past autumn
and winter.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
CHRISTMAS OBSERVED
BY THEATRICAL FOLK
Exchange of Presents Gladdens the
Hearts of Many in wsShing-
ton Playhouses.

Gifts were exchanged among mem
bers Of the several theatrical companies
now playing engagements in Washing
ton on Christmas Eve. and the stage
and dressing rooms Of each theater in
town were the scenes of much merry
making and feIicitations.
Members of the Eleanor Robson COM
pany at the National Theater gave and
received many handsome presents. Ira
LaAfotte. manager Of the Lafayette
Theater. is proudly exhibiting a dia-
mond studded watch fob. the gift Of the
house attaches The stage hands at
the Academy presented Mr. Lyons. its
manager. with gold-headed cane. and
the ushers and other employees of the
house remembered him in substantial
fashion. A gold watch and oak desk
were presented 10 Mr. Buckley. the gem
ial manager of the Empire. by his en-
ployes.
Each house manager in town remem-
bered the staff. and in this way helped
to make things merry for the men who
assist in filing the box Office drawer.
Harry S. Fulton, manager of a
Chinese Honeymoon which is playing
an engagement at the Columbia Thea
ter. was host last night at a Christmas
supper His guests were Violet Dale,
Mrs Dale. r. w mcfarland, and Chris
tine Hudson. The dining room was
prettily decorated in greens. chrysanthe-
NUNS and pink roses.
Several banGuets were held last nigh.
when members of the profession met
and toasted their friends and each other.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
PHYSICIAN PAID WIFE
THREE DOLLARS A WEEK
Told Her That Was Her Wage as Ser
vant-She Paid for Washing
With It.

OMAHA. Dec. 26.--In the divorce case
of DR.. f. A Coulter against his wife.
now on trial here. Mrs. Coulter testified
as follows:
I'm October an agreement was reach
ed by which we should live separately.
/ was to obtain separate apartments
and take the children with me- Dr.
Coulter was 10 give me S45 month for
our support. and 800 a year for Incl
dentals. For about one year after that
continued 10 live in the house with
my husband. l did the homework with
the exception of washing and scrUbbiug,
but never ate with my husband or chill
dren. My plate was always laid but
never took my place at the table. A
few days after the agreement as to sep
aration had been reached the doctor en-
tered the kitchen and placed s. on the
table. saying. You are acting as a hired
girl in this house now. and here are
your wages"
Mrs. Coulter said she replied: Thank
you. doctor; ! need the money. and so
do the children. / will take the money.
but l wish you had put IL in another
way l paid the washing and scrub
bling out of this g.
Coulter is prominent physician here.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
A MARRIAGE SERVICE
BY DOWIE THE PROPHET
First Public Ceremony in Zion City In
cludes Recognition of Elijah,
the Restorer.

WAUKEGAN. ILL.,. Dec. 26.-The first
public church wedding ever held in Zion
City took place yesterday. following the
regular Christmas service in Shiloh Tab
ernacle. Dowie himself uniting in mar
riage two of his officers. the Rev. Harry
z. Cantel. and Deaconess Ruth Stevens.
both of London. Following the cere-
mony. Dowie ordained both to high Of
fees in his church. and assigned TO them
the general overseeing of work in Great
Britain.
The white-robed choir sang a process
sional and the bride and bridegroom
walked slowly down an aisle Of the tab
ernacle. each preceded by bridesmaid
dressed in white. Following the bride
groom was the best man. The bride was
accompanied by her father. They met
at the platform. where Dowie began
the ceremony. using the Episcopal ring
service. kissing is forbidden in Zion,
hence neither Dowie nor the bridegroom
kissed the bride. However. the cere-
mony was unusual. I'm that immediate
ly following the final words Dowie said
do you. Mr.. and Mrs. Cantel believe
that / am Elijah sent from God to help
restore the world and will you obey me
as such?''
The answer from each was:
Il believe and shall obey
Dowie then proceeded with the ordi-
nation of the bridegroom as overseeT
of Great Britain. and ordained Mrs. Can
tel an elder. promoting her from the Of
flee of deaconess. The doxology was
then sung. and Dowie wished his people
happy Christmas and a glad New
Year. with which the meeting closed
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
OYSTER BAY ROMANCE
LEADS To ALTAR RAIL
Robert H. Hazard Goes There to Wed
Miss Anna Weeks.

As the elimination of a romance be-
gun two summers ago, when he was at
Oyster Bay reporting the Presidents
doings for the Publishers Press and
Scripps-McRae Press Associations, Rob-
ert III. Hazard. of the Washington bu-
reau of those concerns, will be mar
ried there this evening 10 Miss Anna
Weeks, daughter OF Charles Weeks,
proprietor of the Octagon Hotel and
one of the most substantial citizens Of
the thriving Long Island town.
Notwithstanding the righteousness of
his newspaper duties, Mr.. Hazard found
time for an affair of the heart. which
his friends here will be pleased 20
know has been handled as successfully
as the news from Sycamore Hill and
the White House. Miss Weeks is a
handsome brunette. and one of the
bellies of Oyster Bay.
After a trip to Florida, Mr.. and Mrs
Hazard viii be at home at 1913 Lydecker
Avenue.
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Minority Leader Called.

The Hon. John S. Williams, of Mis-
sissippi, was called into consultation.
and partook of the dinner. What he
advised is not stated, and neither has
bIf. Williams yet expressed preference
for any individual Democrat for the
nomination. but 1t is known that he
favors a gradual change in existing
tariff schedules. so as not to disturb
business conditions, and does not be-
lieve that the country should jump at
once from protection to free trade.
1t might have been at his suggestion
that the Olney boom was not revived at
the free trade dinner. and that the de-
cision was reached to defer the matter
until after the LIST of January. IL is
said the entire New England delegation
to the Democratic National Convention.
with tie possible exception OF Rhode
Island, which may give Coz ernor Gar
vim a complimentary vote. will support
Mr. Olney and 1t is hoped that this
nucleus will draw the votes of dele
gates from other sections of the coun-
try From the LIST of January on, a.
any rate, Mr.. Olney's friends will be at
work in various sections where there
is any prospect OF working up Oiney
sentiment.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
BOSTON WOMAN To WE'D
A BRITISH "HONOURABLE"
Romance Result of Visit of the Ancient
Artillery TO America.

BOSTON. Dec 2s.-The marriage of
Miss Mary Osgood. daughter of DIR. and
Mrs. Hamilton Osgood. Of Beacon Street.
and Robert Eskimo Childers. of London.
will occur at noon on January in Trim
ity Church. The romance is a sequel
10 the recent visit of the Honorable
Artillery Company Of London. OF which
the prospective bridegroom is a we'll
known member.
The bride is the younger sister OF Mrs.
fiske Warren She is highly accom-
plished and is an excellent linSuist Mr..
Childers. who is close personal friend
OF Lord Denbigh, is well known in Lon
don. where. at Carlisle Mansion in
Cheyne Walk, the couple will reside.
IL was case of love at first sight. 4
IS said by those in the secret OF the
romance.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
HERMIT ANCHERLEE
FOUND To Be A WOMAN
Aged German Lived on a Farm and
Concealed Her Sex.

ECKERT. Ind, Dec. 2G.-John Anchor
lee, an aged German. who lived almost
hermit life on a little farm near here
for more than twenty-five years, was
found dead in bed on Wednesday. and
c0roner's jury has discovered that he
was a woman. Uncle John,' until
about two years ago. lived alone, but
about that time brought home a girl,
who, it was said. was his sisters child
and who was taught to call him uncle
This little girl, now about thirteen or
fourteen years old, is the only known
mOurner.
The house was always Q favorite haunt
for young folk on account Of the old
hermits stock of fairy and ghost sto-
ries. Nothing has been found TO give a
clue 10 the past history of the woman
or of the causes that prompted her to
live as a man.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
Weddings.
Spinks- Clabaugh.

A Christmas wedding of interest IN
social and military circles was that OF
Miss Carolyn L. Clabaugh. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert T. Clabaugh, of
Mount Washington. Nd. and Capt. NJ.
Garner Spinks. L. 5. A. of Meridian,
Miss.
They were married in Boundary Ave
nue. Presbyterian Church. Baltimore. by
the Rev Byron Clark of Mount Wash
ington. assisted by the Rev. Dr. Kerr,
pastor of the church
The bride entered with her father by
whom she was given away, and was re-
ceived at the altar by the groom. at
tended as best man by Capt l. c. Wei
born. of New York. She wore a gown of
white chiffon velvet with tulle veil. and
carried a shower bouquet of lilies OF
the valley.
The maid of honor was Miss Edith
Ford. who wore a robe of white lace
over white silk. with picture hat OF
white lace. and carried muff Of white
chiffon.
The ushers were Capt. Lawrence
Brown, of Fort Washington; Lieut.
Marlborough Churchill. of Fort How
ard; Captain Cassells. of Fortress Mon
roe; Lieut. Lewis Turtle. of Fort Nc
Henry; Capt. s. Avery. of Fort How
ard. and Lieut.. G. NJ. Connolly. of Fort
McHenry. Following the ceremony a re
ception TO members of the two famil-
les and intimate friends. was held at the
residence of the brides grandmother
Mrs. Caroline Wilson. 81 East NORTH
Avenue.
Captain and Mrs. Spinks left last might
for their wedding journey. They vii
spend a month in San Francisco. Cal
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
ABOUT POLITICS
IND POLITICIANS
To Revive the olpey Boom.

According to reports which emanate
from Boston the collapsed Presidential
boom of the Hon. Richard Olney is to
be treated to a saline solution in an eff
fort to revive it and make - final at
tempt to induce the Democracy of the
nation to go to Massachusetts for its
candidate next year.
The authority for this statement is
the Hon. William 5. McNary, member
of Congress from the Hub and chair
man of the State committee OF course.
neither Mr.. McNary nor any of the
other supporters OF the former Secre-
tary of State will admit that the Olney
boom was ever Notwithstanding to
their estimate it was only resting until
the proper time TO unhitch il and let il
soar. Now the proper time has ar
rived, or at least it will nave arrived
Immediately after the beginning of the
New Year, when it is purposed to start
out in earnest and work for the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Olney.
The matter was informally discussed
recently at a conference of the leaders
Of the New England Democracy. and
particularly of Massachusetts,. when il
was suggested that the first application
of the saline solution be made at the
dinner of the New England Free Trade
League. The bright and shining lights
of Democracy in that section were all
present, and the boom would doubtless
have been fioated upon a favorable
breeze had 1t been united, but it was
thought best not to do so. Perhaps the
reason vas that it might not look well
TO the public to see the Olney boon
emanating from a free trade banquet
IL might give rise to the belief that the
election of Mr.. Olpey, If such a thing
could be brought about. would NEAR
free trade. which. however much sucf
condition might be desired by the
Democrats of New England, might moi
/ operate well as a campaign issue.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
EVANGELIST YATMAN
TO ADDRESS MEETING
Famous Religious Worker to Speak at
the Lafayette.

Charles II. Yatman, an evangelist Of
worldwide reputation. win speak at the
bis meeting at the Lafayette Theater
tomorrow afternoon. The doors viii be
opened at $3.50 o'clock. Mr.. Yatman is
widely known both as a great evangel-
list and as leader of the young peoples
meetings at Ocean Grove. Sowing
Wild Oats the theme of his remarks,
is considered his greatest address for
men.
The musical program will be unusual
~ attractive. A. b. Meyers. formerly
Of the famous "Old Homestead" quar-
tet. will sing. Besides, there viii be
orchestral music and other special fea-
lures.
Me- Yatman will speak to boys at the
Young Mems Christian Association
Building at 2:3O o'clock. His theme.
Chips or Cherries. which," is a stir
ring talk of interest to all boys
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
MRS. M'KINLEY CHEERED
BY FRIENDS GREETINGS
Messages Sent by President and Mrs.
Roosevelt and Others in
Washington.

CANTON. Ohio. Dec 26.-AIrs McKin-
ley was the recipient of numerous tele-
grams and gift packages from Washing
ton and Chicago friends and from rela-
tives
In turn she sent by mail and express
many Christmas tokens. Obeying the
strict orders of Mrs. Mckinley. her
hous hold members refused to divulge
what things were given her. Compli-
ments of the season were extended by
President and Mrs. Roosevelt i'm the
form Of a message and flowers. Secre-
tary and Mrs. Cortelyou and other
Washington friends and Chicago rela-
tives and friends also remembered her
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
Towne Must Wait.

The scheme was to have Mr.. Rider
resign under pretense of i'll health, but
the member from the Fourteenth AYERS
that he never was more robust or better
fitted to perform the arduOus duties of
a Congressman than at the present time.
and he refuses TO be made a sick man
to improve the political hygiene of the
Hon Charles A ToWne.
SO il appears that Mr. Tcwne will be
obliged 10 wait for while longer. may
be until there is another Congressional
election, when he will doubtless be Sc
lected 10 represent one Of the Tammany
districts in the House.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
RETURNED FROM SEA,
FINDS WIFE MARRIED
She Thought Long Absent Husband
Dead-Will Sue for Divorce.

WILLIAMSPORT. Pa. Dec. 26.-Peter
{. Barend, after an absence of two
years, returned home intending to give
his vile a Christmas surprise. His ar
rival was the signal for Mrs. Barend's
prostration.
Convinced Ly his long absence that
he was dead. she had married Clarence
Pardoe and was living happily with
him.
Shortly after their marriage Barends
shipped on tramp vessel. He was
shipwrecked and carried from one port
TO another. finally encircling the globe.
The two husbands and the woman held
conference. and the result will be a
suit for divorce. brought by the wife
against her first husband for desertiOn.
Barends viii not fight IT,
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
SOLDIERS FARE WELL
AT POSTS IN ALASKA

Col William L. Pitcher, T. s. A.. has
returned to Washington from Alaska.
where he inspected army posts in the
Northwest. He says the American
troops In Alaska are i'm excellent condi-
ton, and well satisfied In spite of their
isolated location.
Colonel Pitcher urges. however. that
frequent changes be made in the troops.
The cold weather has little bad effect
on the soldiers, who become accustomed
to temperature from 70 to so degrees be-
low zero.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
ONE WEDDING CLOSELY
FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER
Groomsman Proposes to Bridesmaid and
Same Minister Marries Them.

UTICA. \. Y. Dec. 26.-On Thursday
evening in Washington Mills. Alena NJ
Arnold was united In marriage to John
r. Griffiths. Mary Jones. of Oneida was
bridesmaid. and George n. Arnold. also
Of Oneida. a brother Of the bride, was
best man
Immediately following the ceremony
uniting Miss Arnold and Mr. Griffiths.
Miss Jones and Mr.. Arnold held a hur-
ried conference. Mr.. Arnold proposed
TO Miss Jones. was accepted, and the two
decided to have the knot tied then and
there
The clergyman. who was in his car
riage about 70 drive away. was recalled
the company reassembied. and the cere-
mony uniting Mr.. Arnold and Miss Jones
was quickly performed.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
The White House.

Merriment reigned supreme at the
White House yesterday. and IL is said.
In spite of the inclemency Of the
weather. the President and Mrs. Roose-
Welt had to leave the mansion in sheer
self-defense. After luncheon with Com
mander and Mrs. COwles. they went for
a long ride in the country At dinner
they entertained Senator and Mrs.
Lodge. Commander and Mrs Cowles,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Adams. Mrs
Charles Henry Davis, and her two
young sons. who are friends Of the
Roosevelt boys; Lieut.. Granville For
tesque. and r. II. NJ. Ferguson. of New
York.
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CROSSED SEA TO WE'D
VICTIM OF B. & 0. WRECK
Disasters Pathetic Sequel
on APrivel of Cedric.
JOYFUL BRIDE-TO-BE ABOARD
Penniless and Friendless Girl Must Be
Deported-Canrot Even Land to
See Body.

NEW YORK. Dec 26.-The saddest
Christmas Day in all her life was spent
by Miss Lillian Bennett. young Eng
lish woman. who Rrrived here yesterday
on the steamship Cedric Miss Bennett
was engaged to marry Ambrose Good
of McKeesport, Pa. Upon her arrival
here she learned that Good had been
killed in the Connellsville wreck. 1t is
probable that she will be deported, as
she is penniless
Good and Miss Bennett lived in the
village of Wednesdaybury. England
They were sweethearts. and four years
ago Good came 70 this country to visit
friends and see If he could find bust
ness opening
Christmas Day for Wedding.
few weeks ago Good notified the
girl that he was ready for his bride
his home was prepared. he had a good
position. and he had money IL was
agreed between the young people that
they should be married Christmas Day.
They were TO be married i'm the morning
and their little wedding trip would be
TO Mckeesport.
Miss Bennett left England "A week ago
on the Cedric and expected TO arrive
here Thursday. but storm delayed the
ship She was greatly disappointed at
not being able to be married at the
time agreed upon. She occupied a room
I'm the steerase with Mrs. NJ. J. Heath.
The newspapers had told how Good
boarded the Duquesne Limited train for
this city. and he was among those killed
in the terrible wreck. The news that
Good was TO meet Miss Bennett here
aud marry her had also been pub
nshed.
Delight Turned to Woe.
When the ship reached quarantine.
Miss Bennett went to her cabin to put
on her best garments. Meanwhile port
officers who knew OF the terrible disap-
pointment awaiting her had boarded the
ship and told friends Of Miss Bennett
OF her sweetheart's death. She was in
her stateroom when a steward called her
name I'm order that the news might be
broken TO her Immediately her state
room door flew open. She expected Il
meet Good. Her face~was wreathed in
smiles.
Bitter was her anguish when the news
OF young Goods sudden death was brok-
en- 10 her.
Cannot Even See Body.
When told that she would not be abb,
TO leave the ship until the next day, sh,
broke down utterly. Her women com
panions did all in their power 10 comfor
her. When the ship reached the piel
the officials gave orders that everything
possible should be done for her comfort
maid from the second cabin was de
tailed 10 attend constantly at her room
and TO see that she had anything thai
she wanted.
The most trying sorrow is yet L
come TO the young girl when she reach
IS Ellis Island and IS told tina
she cannot land and 20 TO Nc
Keesport to view the dead bod,~ ~ bo,
lover. Under the immigration laws IN,
girl VIII have 10 be sent back TO Eng
land. as she has neither friends nor rel
atives here
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
Mr.. THOMAS ACCEPTS CALL
TO CENTENNIAL CHURCH

The Rev L. S. Thomas has accepted
call TO the pastorate Of the Centennial
Baptist Church. Eighth Street north
east Mr. Thomas comes from Louis
vile. KY
He is a young man OF fine intellectual
attainments, and his acceptanC,s has
proved most gratifying TO the parishion-
ers of the Centennial Church
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
In Diplomatic Circles.

Yesterday was lively day among the
members Of the Diplomatic Corps. Mrs.
Waterlow. wife of Sidney Waterlow. of
the British embassy. began the festivi-
ties of the day with a tea when the
younger portion of the foreign colony
called to wish them a merry Christmas.
At nearly every embassy and legation
there was dinner party at which the
members OF the respective STATS were
included. besides a few outside friends.
The largest dinner was probably given
by the French ambassador and Madam
Jusserand, whose guests included the
members of the embassy STAFF. Judge
RATHER. Of Quebec, and his daughter,
Mrs. sutton; the Swiss minister NJ du
Martheray: the Portuguese minister
the NicOmte de Alte; the charge daft
fairs of the Italian embassy and the
Countess Cellere and Countess Antonelli
NJ. Van Roijen. of the Netherlands le-
cation; Mr.. Ssroehlin. of the Swiss lega-
ton, and SlgnOr MOntagna, of the
Italian embassy
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
NO SECRET MARRIAGE,
SAYS BRISBEN WALKER

IRVINGToN. N. Y. Dec. 2s-John
Brisben Walker tonight denied a re-
port which had been circulated today
that his son. Justin c. Walker. had
been secretly married to Julia Worth
ington, daughter OF Mrs. c. c. Worth
ington.
Mr. Walker said the young people
were engaged 10 be married and the
ceremony would take place in the
spring
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
GOING TO KILL ALL GIRLS.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dec. 26.-City
Marshal Stebtiins has received the fol-
lowing letter: Remember. ] am going
TO kill all the young women / can get
hold of. and please don't bother me, as
/ will give myself up later. r. s."
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
MAY GO TO PHILIPPINES.

f. w. Vaille. assistant superintendent
OF the railway mali service of the Port
land. Ore, district. has been offered the
position of director general of the postal
service in the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
PENSACOLA WANTS CANAL

The Pensacola, Fla, chamber OF com
merce has passed resolutions urging
Florida members OF Congress to vote for
the ratification of the Panama treaty.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26
DOingS in the Realm Of SOCietu

own lsrge family, which consists of ten
children, and a number of their friends
whom they are entertaining for the
holidays.
Monday will be another happy day at
the legation. when Miss Rosa Calderon
will be formally presented TO society.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

AS Christmas in the Greek church is
not celebrated until January 6. the Rus
sian ambassador. who is not well. and
the Countess Cassini passed the day
quietly.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

Ellis-Reeves.
Miss Lottie V. Reeves and Lemuel
Ellis, both of this city. were married in
Charlestown, ". Va, yesterday. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
DR.. A. c. Hopkins, of the Presbyterian
Church.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

The childrens party which takes place
at the White House from TO $3.50 O'Clock
this afternoon will be the chief event
of Importance today
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert w. Bowen. who
have been established at the Arlington
since their return to Washington, sail
from New York today for England on
their way TO Venezuela, where Mr..
Bowen will resume his duties as United
States minister.
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

On account of illness in the family,
Mrs. John Doyle Carmody, of 1913 Yer
mont Avenue, will not be at home again
until Tuesdays I'm February
The Washington times., 1903-12-26

The largest and merriest house party
is being entertained at the Peruvian
legation. where the minister and Mrs.
Calderon have gathered together their