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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
SALISBURY SERIOUSLY SICK.
Condition of British Statesman Con-
tinues to Be Grave.

LONDON, August 1S.-The condition of
Lord Salisbury continues to DE undeniably
grave
The bulletin issued by his physicians this
morning merely says the patient passed a
restful night and that his condition is much
the same yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Movements Of Naval vessels

The Navy Department today received
word of the folloBfng ship movements:
The YiNaSoboe has left Hankow for Nan
kin; the dispatchfboat Dolphin has left Oys-
ter Bay fan Newnort: the Scorpion has left
New London for Rockland; the Adams has
left San Pedro for San Francisco; the Nero
has left Norfolk for San Francisco
The Chicago has arrived at TompixinsviIle
and the Elcano has arrived at Kiukiang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
WANTS LARGER ARMY.
Germany's Emperor Will Ask Reich
stag for Appropriation.

BERLIN. August 1S-There seems to be
no doubt that the government. under the
impulse of the emperor. is determined to
ask the reichstag for an increase in the
permanent military establishment by about
39.tOo men. to be organized into two army
corps. thus raising the standing army, to
about 64I 600 officers and men.
The increased annual charge is estimated
at $9,O00,O00, exclusive of equipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Confessed to Kidnapinp.

DAVENPORT. Iowa. August 1S.-Sheriff
Barclay of Upton. Cedar county. today
captured August Lueth. farm hand. who
confessed that he kidnapped Mrs. John Tells
row of Bennett and held her in the cellar
of a deserted house while awaiting a ran
som of $4,000 from her husband
Lueth was taken at once to the Jail at
Upton for fear of violence from excited
neighbors of the Telsrow family at Ben
nett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Retired at Their Own Request

The President has ordered the retirement,
on their own requests Of Brig. Gems. Leon
A. Matile. John A. Kress and Daniel D.
Wheeler.
Gen. Matile has served more than thirty
nine years. and his retirement Is made I'M
der the act of Congress applying to that
term of service.
Gems. Kress and Wheeler have served
more than forty years and are retired I'M
der the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 30 1882
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Nicaraeua9Advocates JubiIant.

The net Besplts. of the situation. there
fore, areioto, Hake. the advocates of the
Nicaraguaa canal somewhat jubilant at this
time. and to hope that the United States
will soon hid tAat it's clearest course is to
make all HfrangAments for the building of
that canal One thing is certain. and that
IS that the EnaneHvering on the great canal
chess board wflf be fast and important dur
ing the next year OF so. and that there will
be involved the Reople of several countries
as we'll as Several countries themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Piece Dyers Resume Work.

PHILADELPHIA. August 1S-The COO
piece dyers who last night voted to secede
from the ranks OF the textile strikers re-
stunned work today Three dye establish
ments thereby began operations. No con-
cessionS were granted. and some OF the
strikers returned to work at a 8 per cent
decrease in wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
BITTEN BY AN OWL.
Mcfarland Lost Piece of Face Before
He Hardly Knew It

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va, August 18.-1n the last
few days three large owls have flown into
the laps of passengers on open electric cars
en- route home from neighboring seaside re"
sorts. e
One struck B. Mcfarland and hit a large
piece out of his face before the man knew
what was the matter with him.
New and powerful head lights On the
electric cars are supposed to attract the
owls, which only fly at night. 80 d. '-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Late Army Orders.

Maj. J. Estcourt Sawyer, quartermaster
has, upon his discharge from the United
States general hospital at the Preside Of
San Francisco. been ordered to Phiiadel-
pi,ia, Pa, to report to the officer in charge
Of the general, depot Of the quartermasterss
department in that city. for duty as an as
sis,ant at that depot. 's-
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Vessel Arrivals-

BREMEN, August 18.-Arrived: Kron-
prinz Wilhelm. from New York
GLASGOW, August 1s.-Arrived: Furnes.
STA. from New York.
PLYMOUTH. August 1S.-Arrived: Graf
Waldersee, from New York
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Nebraska Republicans.

LINCOLN, Neb., August 1S.-The republi-
cans of Nebraska met here today in state
convention to nominate a candidate for SUI
preme court university regents. and to Sc
lect a state committee. c. II. Sloan of &C.
neva was chosen temporary chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
wife. Asks for Divorce.

Proceedings for divorce were instituted
today in the Supseme Court of the District
of Columbia by 41lla 8. Brice. through At
r. Brfce. A correspondent u named -
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To Witness Military Maneuvers.

WINNIPEG, Man.. August 18-Three
Canadian officers have been designated to
go on invitation to Great Britain this fall
to witness the military maneuvers They
are Col Evans OF Winnipeg, Col. Drewey
OF Kingston and Col. Otter OF Toron.o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

customer appeared for Lanston stock.
and 100 shares were taken at 81 per share.
and upon another similar lot being offered
1t was also taken. apparently by the same
buyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Millionaire Shot to Death.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. August 1S.-A spe-
cial to the Journal from Oshkosh. Wis,
says:
Thomas r. Morgan millionaire sash and
door manufacturer, was shot to death to-
day by Frederick Hampel a discharged
employee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Coming to Washington

SAN FRANCISCO. August 1S.-Pres.dent
Eng Hok Fong of the China Commercial
Steamship Company, the new trapspaci1ic,
line, has arrived here from Hongkong. Pres
ident Fong is here to confer with the Mexi-
can authorities and the Chinese minister at
Washington. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Fern Reaches Norfolk.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dlsphtch 70 Inc Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va. August 1S.-The q. 8. Il.
Fern. oficered and manned by the Naval
Battalion OF the District Of Columbia Ma
tional Guard. under command OF Lieutenant
Commander r. B. Brummet. came to an-i
-chor near the Naval Hospital here at -
this afternoon. - ;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Printing Ink Company Incorporated.
The United States Printing Ink Company.
capital stock $4,000. was incorporated
here this afternoon by r. Teschener, John
Dement, and Clarence d. Wright -
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Reported for Duty.

Special Dispatch to The Evening" STAR
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. August 1s-Second
Lieuts. c. S. Owen and N. p Butte United
States Marine Corps. reported for duty at
the marine barracks. Naval Academy to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODED.
Number Of Buildings Destroyed and
Several Women Injured.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Del. August 1s.-The homes of
George c. Spicer and James Wiley. the lat
ter's wholesale brandy ware room and four
small buildings were totally destroyed to-
day by fire. caused by the explosion of a
gasoline stove.
Several women were burned. but none Sc
riOusly
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FAIRLY GOOD IMITATION.
Two Dollar Bills Raised to Five Dol
lars by Amateur.

Report was made to the police this after
noon of the passing Of three raised bills
at the store of Woolforth & Co., on It'll
street. The bills were of the denomination
of 81, and the person who altered them
had simply pasted the figure five over the
figures on the bills and had thereby de-
frauded the firm to the amount of s. with
each bill. The work is apparently that of
an amateur. although it is fairly good
imitation. They will be turned over to the
secret service officials for investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Seven Injured in Collision.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. August 1.-TWO
trolley cars on the Metropolitan street rail-
way collided near the Armourdale shops in
Kansas City, Kan, today.
Seven persons were injured. none fatally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Body Not Recovered.
.cial Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ar
LAUREL, Del. August 1S.-Harvey Will
son. recently married. was accidentally
knocked off Smiths wharf and drowned
this morning. His body has not been re-
covered
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Parks Placed on Trial.

NEW YORK, August 1S.-The trial OF
Samuel ]. Parks. walking delegate of the
Housesmiths and Bridgemen.s Union ac-
cused of extortion, was begun today before
Recorder Golf and a jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Humbert Trial Will End Soon.

approaching its close.
The last witnesses were heard today, and
the addresses of counsel were begun Adyo- |
cate General Blondel opening for the prose- |
cution.
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Bakers Begin Convention.

PHILADELPHIA. August 1S.-The Ma
tional Association of Master Bakers began
a three days convention in this city today.
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Fears of Flood Passed.

TOPEKA. Kan. August 1S.-The Kaw
river is receding rapidly today. All danger
of food damage at present seems passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
New York Stock Market

Furnished by w. b. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1919 F ST, members New YORK
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18
Confederate Veteran Buries

NORFOLK. Va. August 1S.-The Rev. b.
NJ. Randolph. brother OF Bishop A. N. RAN
dolph of the southern diocese OF Virginia
and formerly chaplain in the confederate
army during the civil war. was buried from
the family homestead In Fauquier county
yesterday with military honorR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Some shares of the Columbia Title In
surance Company found purchaser at AZ
per share. but no more We're taken at the
same figure. although it was offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

The same condition was manifested in re-
gard to Mergenthaler stock. few shares
We're sold at ia and 1874. and then there
seemed to be no further market
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
Children's Country Home Sale.

4 social and charitable event which
is being looked forward to with much
interest is the tea and sale for the
benefit Of the Children's Country Home,
10 be held at Rauscher's on Monday
afternoon, March 16 Among the attrac-
tions viii be 4 fancy table, a fish pond
for the little ones. refreshment tables.
and a flower booth at which thirty OF
the seasons debutantes have been
asked 10 assist. A string orchestra
will play from 4 until : o'clock. The
occasion promises 10 be one OF the most
successful Of the Lenten season. being
patronized by many OF Washington's
social leaders. including Mrs. Berry,
Mrs Thomas Biddle. Mrs. Bloomer. Mrs.
Charles Campbell. Mrs. Charles Glover
Mrs. Greedy, Mrs. Hale. Mrs. Fairfax
Harrison. Mrs. Ralph Jenkins. the
Misses Kean, Mrs. Luquer. Mrs. Ma
comb. Mrs. MCGOWAN. Mrs. Peckham.
Mrs. Henry G. Perkins. Mrs. D. c.
Phillips. Mrs. Shredder. Mrs Robert
Fitch Shepard, Mrs. SIebert. Mrs. Simp-
kins. Mrs. Thaw, Mrs. Charles A. Spald-
ing. Mrs. Herbert WadswOrth. Mrs Wal
ZACH. Mrs. Walsh. the Misses Wilkes
/ The officers OF the board OF lady man
ayers are Miss Roy. president, Miss
/ Emory, first vice president; Mrs. Whit
| ing. second vice president; Miss Nc
! Cannon. secretary; Miss Dodge. assist
/ ant secretary.
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
MISS G0EBEL SUED FOR
BREACH OF PROMISE
Young Peoples Union Conducts Mock
Trial-Fair Defendant Wins.

The Young Peoples Union of the Peo-
pies Church held an enjoyable meeting
on Friday evening at the home Of Mrs
John E. Bracket, 1910 Rhode Island
Avenue northwest. The meeting was the
occasion Of n mock trial in which Arthur
Abbott sued Annie p. GoebeI for breach
OF promise. George R. Davis acted as
judge. and Edward Z. Magic and George
X. SHIRLEY as the counsel for the plain
TIFF and the defendant. respectively.
Mrs. Alexander Kent Edward G. Bebb.
and Albert Willis were the witnesses for
the plaintiff. and Mrs. Hattie E. Abbott.
Russell Abbott. and Katie Potter and
Gertrude f Metcalf testified IN behalf
OF the defendant.
After much fun and laughter at the ex-
pense Of both sides. the jury returned a
verdict in behalf OF the defendai T., TO
whom damages TO the amount Of three
cents were allowed. After refreshments
were served the society adjourned 20
meet on March 20 with NJ A. Clancy.
1925 Concorun Strecr northwest. Those
present we're Mrs. Henrietta NJ Davis.
Mrs. violet Osborne, Mrs. Alexander
Kent. Mrs Elizabeth Goebel. Mrs.
Frances Upperman. Mrs. z. c. Bebb,
Mrs. Charles A. Me;calf. Mrs John 4.
Bracket. Mrs. J. X Magic. Mrs Jennie
L. Munroe. Mrs. Adeline Lishtbown.
Mrs. Mabel Heasclman, Mrs Edward
Daniels. Mrs Marie Holm Heath. Mrs
Hattie e Abbott. Mrs J. r. Wild Mrs
Hattie l. Davis. Myra Speer, Marie L.
Siemcrs. Elizabeth Herms IN, Gene
Wakefield, Annie =. Goebel. celia Speer,
Nellie g. Mitchell. Beulah Parsons,
Hazel Dakin. Pearle Smith, Elsie Light
bown. Katie Potter, Eta Wilson,
Frances Crosby. Hazel Magic. Scelia NJ.
Wilson. Agnes GOebel. RobeTS- Wilson
F,unfco u. Foster Stella Wild. Annaldle
Roweu. Rev. Alexander Kent, Il. A.
Dinsu,ore. f.. c. Bebb, George A War
rem. Arthur II. Abbott. A UPperman. Al
bert willis Russell Abbott, Chester
Iirhtbown. William B. Lightbown, Maui
rice Bechin. Elias J. Dakin, Edward x.
Magic. George n. Shibley. Willard 9.
steward. Warren Parsons, William ;
Heath. Alfred wild. Ralph Abbott. Gus
dorf Pauls, william Osborne, H. y Iay-
Tor. George Abbott, and Edward C. Co~l-
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
Prettiest City in the World.

Dr.. d. W Harrington. Of Buffalo. y.
Y. a member Of the faculty OF the Uni
versity OF Buffalo. is registered at the
Raleigh He came 20 Washington six
weeks ago on his way 10 Florida for the
benefit Of his health. Upon his arrival
here he decided 20 make Washington
his headquarters and take little trips
70 nearby places Of interest. To a re
porter for The Times DR.. Harrington
said this morning. Il have been great
" benefited by my stay in Washington
and feel my vacation yielded more
pleasure than one passed in tho extreme
South. II is much milder here than in
Buffalo and 1 am going home this aft
crnOon much improved in my health.
Washington has grown wonderfully since
! FIRST visited IL forty years ago. and
there is no doubt 81 is the prettiest city
IN the world" DR.. Harrington was one
OF the first physicians 20 reach the late
President Mckinley after he was shot
al the Pan-AmeriCan Exposition in Buf-
falo. and ne assisted in MS care until
the end.
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
walsh Dinner at Palm Beach.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh. Of
Palm Beach. where they are passing a
few weeks. last night, and such elabor-
ate arrangements have never before been
made at the Royal Ponciana.
The grill room. which is about twenty
five by one hundred feet. was trans
formed into a green bower, with wild
trees cut from the hummock land. Lone
ropes OF green cypress and bay leaves
were festooned across and around the
room. which was Illuminated with tiny
colored lights The trees were hung
with cages Of canary birds. The table
was decorated with violets.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs Henry
NJ. Flagler. Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Mac
Veagh, James Stillman. the Duke and
Duchess OF Manchester. Attorney Cen
eral and Mrs p. c. Knox. Col John Jacob
Astor, Mrs Julien T. Davies, Mr.. and
Mrs William b. Leeds. Miss Coudert
Mr. Lenox. Miss Cutting. General and
Mrs. Varnum. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Shields Clarke. Mr.. and Mrs James A.
Stillmsn, Mr.. Frederick Townsend Mar
tin. Mir. and Mrs. Albert Gould Jen-
nings. Count Louis Bonapsrte Primoli
Mrs. Britton, Mr.. and Mrs. Rocker. Miss
Hare, Miss MacVeagh, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Spencer witheTboe. Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene NJ O'NeilI, Miss Catherine Cam
eron. Mrs. Leslie Cotton, Mr.. f. thinner
man, Mr.. Doane. Mrs. Leonard c. Han
ma. Mr.. Enos and DR.. Wiley.
After the dinner the party went to the
little steamboat on Lake Worth for a
moonlight ride
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
Trusts Not a Bad Thing.

Trusts Not BAD 1nlnS.
N. A. Hurley, a prominent attorney
Of wausau. Wis, is a guest az the
Raleigh. He is also the founder Of the
town in that State which bears his
name. and has been prominently idenu-
fed with the politics OF Wisconsin. For
years Mr. Hurley has been personal
friend Of Senator Spooncr. Of the same
State. and is here that he may look in
upon the Senate while II is in extra
ordinary session For the past thirty
years Mr. Hurley has devoted much
time to travel, and he has been across
the country 10 San Francisco nearly
every year He said this morning to
a reporter for The Times:
4 am a close student OF national at
fairs. I have been particularly in
terested in the legislation pertaining
TO trusts. As for me, / am Of the
opinion their control rests entirely with
the American people. There never has
been a time when they could not be
bIotted out, but 1 think they are a
good thing. although l am not a man OF
means. In vlden times the trusts OF
the world rested in military power.
Now. their power is vested in finance.
II this were not so. the men wh0 rule
this country financially would be lead
ers OF armed forces and instead OF the
fnanciers OF the day such as Morgan.
Rockefeller. and the Goulds. we would
have the same men as generals Of strong
armies and their power would be just
as great. The sentiment of the news
papers of the country IS re-echoed from
continent to continent, and today the
United States stands as the greatest
power in all the world. II will Ue ever
so as long as the American people pos
sCss their senses"
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
SCULPTOR EVANS At
WORK IN WASHINGTON
Preparing Memorial Monument of J.
Sterling Morton for Nebraska City.

Sterling Morton for Nebraska City.
Rudolph Evans. the sculptor. is in
Washington engaged in the preparation
Of the memorial monument TO be erected
in Morton Park. OF Nebraska City. in
memory OF the late J. Sterling Morton,
Secretary OF the Department OF Agri-
culture. The monument is to be placed
by the Arbor Day Memorial Association
as a tribute TO the founder OF Arbor
Day.
Mr.. Evans received the award after a
competition with six OF the leading
sculptors Of the United States, among
whom were Mcneil. Borglum and Louis
Amateis. who is resident of Washing
ton. The models we're exhibited in the
hall OF the Chicago Art Institute and
two Of the competitors exhibited two
models each. making in all eight in the
competition. The amount lsven for con-
struction and completion was $4,000.
The monument is fuII-sized figure of
the Secretary, standing on a granite
base, and in front OF the base is wood
sprite guarding a young and crooked
sapIing Around the base OF the statue.
and forming a natural and appropriate
background is deep seated stone bench.
circular in form. to be backed with young
evergreen trees. The bench Is 20 be con-
structed of brick and stone. In the
preparation OF the memorial Mr. Evans
VIII be assisted by a local architect,
George o. Totten. who VIII, under the
supervision Of Mr.. Evans. draft the
working plans for the figures.
Nr. Evans is wSll known 10 Washing
tonians, having attended the Washington
high school and AT present living: at 1928
Cincinnati Avenue. His father is Frank
I. Evans. the chief and disbursing officer
Of the division OF accounts and disburse-
ments I'm the Agricultural Department.
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
Club Meetings.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Mount Vernon Literary Society was held
Wednesday evening at the home Of Mrs.
Chenoweth. $50 Third Street The even
ing was devoted TO the study OF Words
worth In the absence OF the secretary.
Miss HOge. the minutes OF the last
meeting were read by Miss Mary Hoge.
after which the members responded 10
roll call with appropriate quotations
from the poet OF the evening. The fol-
lowing program was given. Piano solo.
HandeTs Largo" DR.. Clifton p.
Clark: biographical sketch. Miss Bennie
Nabers; character sketch. Arthur l.
Webb; rank as a poet. Charlton ~
Clark; philosophy and religion. Miss
Jeanne Wakefield; vocal solo. The
Maid Of Dundee" Miss Lillian Cheno-
weth: personal recoIlections of the home
OF Wordsworth and surrounding country
Rev. Forrest J. Prettyman: also select
ed readings from the lode on Intima-
tions OF Immortality" reading. Three
Years She Crew." Mrs. Fish. Of Den
yer; reading. lode 20 the Cuckoo" DR..
Clark; reading. "Ode 20 Duty" George
NJ Moore: reading. The Danodils -"
George j. Hesselman, piano solo.
scar Dance" Dr. CLARK. The presi-
dent, Mrs. George J. Hcsselman, led in
a general discussion Of the poems. style.
etc. OF Wordsworth. The meeting was
one or the most successful OF the soa-
son. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
George J. Hesselman. Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur L. Webb. Mrs. Chenoweth. Mrs.
Fish, Mrs. Emma Ludden. Mrs. Maudo
HOweil-Smith. Misses Jeanne Wake
field, Mary Hoge, Louise EdmUuds,
Bertha Twichell. Bonnie Nabers. Lillian
Chenoweth, Carson. Fowler. Reeves.
Rev. Forrest J. Pretryman. Dr. Clifton
L. Clark, W a. Cannon. George VI.
Moore. Charlton VI. Clark and ]. d. Neil.
The April meeting will be devoted TO
the study OF Sir Thomas More, and VIII
be held at the residence OF John Howell.
GO ! Street.
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
VETERANS HEAR LECTURE.

The veterans OF the Soldiers Home
6IIed stanley Hall on Thursday evening
and bv the aid OF pictures and story
lived again the thrilling days OF 'tl- 90
The lecture. illustrated by leo OF Bra
dv's original PHOTOGRAPHS, was delivered
bv Mrs. Mira ". Metcalf, and abounded
in descriptive phases Of incidents OF
that great war, the description Of the
battle OF Gettysburg being especially
realistic. eyoking tears, smiles. ana
hearty applause from the old-time vet
Grams The lecture was interspersed
with patriotic and wartime tunes by the
Soldiers Home Band
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
Mss Roose1eH aboard tie CoamO Bound
far Porto Rzco---Zo Be tile Guest 0f
Miss Hunt

Pugh. 623 Sixth Street northeast. After
a delightful musical and literary pro-
gram by members or the club a repast
was served. The place was decorated
with the club colors. Among those
present were Misses Susie Pugh, Flor
ence Banner. Edith and Daisy Johnson.
Helen Ross. Rose Ross. Coda Davis,
Bessie Waters, Anna Fielding. Julia
Webb. Grace Saunders. Messrs. Blue,
Fitz-Gibbons. Cunningham, Blue, Crown,
McKenna. Beuchart. Crown. and Dicker-
son
The Washington times., 1903-03-14
Rice-Growing in Mexico.

Capt. Thomas W. Dodd. OF Laredo.
Texas. counsel for the National Railway.
OF Mexico Is a guest at the Riggs House
while In Washington on a business trip.
He is much interested Ia the purposed
international railway line, and says the
people Of all the countries 20 be travers-
ed by il Will do more than their share to
further the interests Of the project. The
people OF Mexico and portion Of those
in Texas have discovered they are in the
rice belt and many farmers are devoting
their time to raising this product. il is
paying business and the land of that
section eeems 10 be particularly adapted
to its culture.