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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Mamma-Oh, see, Willie! Your little
brother can stand all alone. Aren't
you glad?
Willie (aged six)-Sure. Now l can
get him to hold an apple on his head
while shoot it off with my bow and
arrow, can't l?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
The Nice Thing He said.

I'm not given to fattery," drawled
Mr.. Staylate. Il don't make point to
say nice things to girls
"No? I'm sure that was nice thing
you said to me earlier in the evening""
replied Miss Bord, with a yawn.
"What was that?"
"You remarked that you didn't have
long to stay, you Philadelphia
Ledger.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

A girl isn't half afraid to be alone with
man In the dark as she ia that somebody
might turn the light on from the oufsi 9
with one of those new-fangled modern
improvements.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
p.uunerat,ve Literature.

First Author-What branch OF i1tera-
ture do you consider the most remu-,
neratiye for an authorf
Second Author (who has just won a
rich bride)--Writing love letters to an
heiress.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

2 900 quintals of cod makes her easily the
."Elizabeth N" and IN. B. Stetson" are
sill out, but neither will have as large a
fare at the Nicholson"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

The right kind of girl doesn't find 1t
necessary to give the right kind OF young
man any encouragement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
Immunity.

"You want to marry my daughter,
do you? Well, I'm free to say you're
the most impudent upstart that ever
Eyes, you're free to say it because
you're her dad. If you wasn't I'd
knock you old head off'n you!"-Chica-
go Tribune.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

What a wonderful old world this would
be il the men who think they know 1t all
could only prove it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

etching hemorrhoids were the plague of my
life. Was almost wild. Doan's Ointment cured
me quickly and permanently. after doctors had
failed" G. +. Cornwell. Valley Street. sau-
gerties, N. Y.-Adut.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
In the Honeymoon,

Adoring Bride-Jack, darling, is this
Wednesday or Thursday?
Doting Groom-I think it's Friday.
dearest.
"Of this week ?'-Life
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Base envy withers at 'another's joy
and hates the excellence it cannot
reach.-ThomSon
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

For pain in the lungs. use Browns Instant
Relief freely on warm cloth, taking it inter
nally at the same time.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

There is nothing man hates to d.
worse than to pay his wife's dental bills.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

at was so nervous that I would
shake as if had chill if I was ex-
cited in the least, and was taken with
hemorrhage of the womb. / had doc
tors far and near, but found no relief.
I took everying, but in vain. If ate
anything it distressed me and I could
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vomited up. gave up all hope. I
lost my flesh until weighed only 90 lbs.
"Then l took DIR. Greene's Nervura
and the third dose helped me. So I
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1t saved me and it will save others"
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about your ailment, write DR.. Greene
"a Temple Place, Boston, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-12-09

Subscribe for THE AMERICAN.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Annual Meeting of Foreign Missionary
Society Held Yesterday.

The annual meeting OF the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society OF the Wash
ington Presbytery was held in the Sixth
Presbyterian Church yesterday Reports
from the secretaries and treasurer indi-
Gated that the membership had increased
greatly. and the amount contributed in
creased TO the sum Of $4,000 by yester-
days services.
The annual election Of officers occur
red in the afternoon. and nearly all OF
the officers OF last year were reelected.
The result follows:
Mrs. J. y. Culbertson, president; Mrs.
o. 3. Brown. Mrs. C. Alvin Smith. Mrs
George p. Wilson. Mrs. W. f Thomp-
son. Mrs. J. Russell Verbrycke. and Mrs
Edward Tarriug. vice presidents; Mrs. J.
A. Travis. treasurer: Virginia S Gem
mill. corresponding secretary; Mrs. c.
F. Johnston, recording secretary: Jennie
Taylor. secretary OF young peoples
work; Mrs. Pearson. secretary OF liter
ature: NJ f. Thompson. secretary Of
Little Light Bearers. and Sue Hussey.
mite box secretary.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
From Mining Region.

Hon. Alfred Hayes. a welI-known at
torney OF Lewisburg. Pa. is guest al
the New Willard. He was for several
terms a member OF the Pennsylvania
state Legislature. and figured as one ol
the Republican leaders He served with
Henry Hall, the representative OF thu
"Pittsburg Times" who makes his
headquarters in Washington. and the
two were renewing old political memo
Tics in the lobby OF the hotel last night
Now that the strike is over" said Mr.
Hayes to a Times reporter. the an
thraeite region IS in a fourishing condi-
tion. While the production is not what
IL should be. II is increasing rapidly
ard before next fall comes there will
be so much coal in storage that tbs
famine of the past year cannot be ex-
perienced again. The miners have as
sUmed their former quiet ways. and ths
spirit of prosperity is evident on every
hand"
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Wants to Be Captain.

W ans " DC Nd pam.
II have sailed the Pacific Ocean for
several years. said Whitney Irving Els
Ter, Of Seattle, Wash, TO Times re-
porter this morning. L expect 10 sail
Il for many years to come II I keep
my health" he continued The Pacific
is rough at times. but It is the most
interesting body Of water to know, and
the traffic on IT is much greater than
one sUpposes. was a student at An
napoIis and served in the navy in
the Spanish war Since that time. how
ever. have been engaged as captain in
the merchant marine and have made a
number OF trips to China and the Phil
ippines ] am here 10 obtain an appoint
ment as captain OF one OF the big coal
ing ships 10 be used by the Government
I'm sending coal to Hawaii and the Phil
ipDines Eastern people think the Pa
cihc is easy sailing. but this IS not true.
know from experienced. having trav-
eIed along its northern border TO China
and the Philippines. I served with the
japanese navy in its war with China. II
was exciting in a measure. but I was
glad TO get back to this country. II l
enter the service OF the Government J
viii master a vessel sailing from Seattle
and viii make two or three trips a year
TO the Philippines or Hawaii" Nj Els
Ter is a guest ar the New Willard.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Murat Halstead Here.

Murat Halstead. the veteran editor OF
Cincinnati. is a guest at the Arlington.
He arrived in Washington yesterday
morning and called upon the President
and a number OF his political friends
still in the city Mr.. Halstcad is stiu
engaged in writing. and at present has
several contracts for books on national
issues. He was one of the first writer's
10 finish a book or the life OF President
Mckinley, with whom he was so inti-
mate. He also made q trip to the Philip
pines in the interest of his old paper.
the Commercial Tribune" and num-
Der of Eastern papers. This veteran
news writer and editor is an ardent Re
publican. and has spent several years
OF his life In penning scathing editorials
which proved instrumental in carrying
the State OF Ohio for his political party.
Mr. Halstead viii remain in Washington
for several days.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
A Democratic Leader.

J. Taylor Ellyson. OF Richmond. Va.
chairman of the Virginia State Demo-
cratic committee. is guest at the Raj
eigh. He came to Washington to see
some Of the Democratic leaders concern
ing plans for the next campaign, but hse
visit more particularly pertained TO his
business interests. Mr.. Ellyson is one
OF those affablo Southern men who al
ways carry with them a fund Of good
stories To a reporter for The Times
he said this morning: Il presume be
cause ! am from the mother State. and
chance 20 be at the head of the State
committee. you think l must have some
news. There is little activity in politi-
cal circles az this time, except the. &C
tivity Of the Virginia Republicans. hunt
ing Office. Virginia Is still unpledged
10 any Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent. and I do not think the people have
any preference There is no doubt that
the state VIII remain in the Democratic
column for years to come.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
GIRON NOT TO ENTER
TRAPPIST MONASTERY
Tutor who Eloped With Crown Prin-
cess Now in Brussels.

PARIS. March IS-The "Eclair' de-
MES the report that Andre Giron. the tu-
tor. wk0 eloped with the former Crown
Princess OF Saxony. has entered a Trap
pist monastery. The paper says Giron
is still in regular correspondence with
Louise. and that their marriage viii
take place in England or the United
States. Her father. the Duke OF Tus-
cany. favors the marriage. Giron. it IS
stated. is reconciled to his relatives and
is now living in Brussels.
DRESDEN. March 1s.-The King Of
Saxony has addressed an open letter 10
his people. in which be expresses his
wish to thank them with his whole heart
before his departure for the south for
the proofs they have given Of sympathy
with him on the sad misfortune which
has befaIIen himself and his family. lie
expresses the hope that the perturbation
and excitement which have seized a
large section Of the population will now
give place TO quietude and the old feel
ing Of confidence.
Finally. the King begs the people not
10 believe those who represent that be-
hind all the miserable business lies. a
tissue Of falsehood and deception. but 70
believe the word OF the King that this
infinitely painful affair arose solely cut
Of the ungovernable passion OF the
former princess.
Emperor William visited the King Of
Saxony this afternoon. The King. with
Prince Johann Georg. awaited the ar
rival Of the Kaiser al the railway sta
ton When the train arrived the Kaiser
and the King entered carriage and
drove TO the royal palace togethsS-
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

Paul A. Davis. third. of Philadelphia.
whose wedding TO Miss Frances W
SmiIlie will take place this evening.
gave a dinner last night TO his ushers AZ
the Shoreham. His guests were Wesley
Lesher Blithe. Clinton G. Harris. Reed
McIntire. Harvey W Corbett OF New
York. and Keith Smillie
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
sHAKE-U IN THE
CONSULAR SERVICE

James l. McCallum. consul at St
Gall. Switzerland. has rendered his res
ignation and Consul Thomas William
Peters. at Plauen. Germany. has been
transferred 70 St. Gall Mr.. Mccall
lum is the sOn-in-law Of the late John
Sherman and both he and Mr. Peters
are residents OF tho District Of Colum-
bia. Hugo Muerich. Of Missouri is
transferred 10 Plauen. He is now at
Zittau, Germany. The vacancy caused
created is to be filled by the appoint
ment OF NJ J. Pike. Of Pennsylvania. 10
Zittau. Mr.. pike W secretary to ex-
Speaker Grow and clerk to the House
Committee on Education in the last
Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Musical Tea.

The musical tea given by the League
OF the Covenant at the home OF VIII
liam 5. Carroll. in Massachusetts Ave
nue., yesterday afternoon, was pleas
ant occasion. Miss Carroll was assisted
in receiving by twenty-six young wo-
men. An interesting program was given
Mrs. Dora c. Howard and Miss Winner.
accompanied by Miss Graves, sang sew
eral numbers; Mr.. Richardson played a
violin solo; and Major Tweedale read
several selections IN his inimitable man q
ner. Several hundred visitors called in
the course OF the afternoon. The officers
OF the society are: Miss CorneIia Nolan
ahan. president; Miss Sophie siebert
and Miss Helen Seymour. vice presi-
dents; Miss Elizabeth Warder. secre-
tary. and Miss Jessie Collision. treas
uror
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
HEARD IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

hciently large 10 accommodate the city s
rapidly increasing passenger business.
In fact. that city is sure to be the
'Pittsbnrg OF the South More than
half a million dollars viii be expended
In erecting the station, and twelve
tracks viii be constructed at the start
TO accommodate the traffic. Many
Northern business men are coming 10
cur city 20 invest their money. and new
industries are springing up on all sides.
The freight business. in which / am
particularly interested. has never been
so good as IT is at this time, and the
prospects are brighter than ever be-
fore. I always enjoy coming to Wash
ington. for years ago I made this city
my home"
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
VISC0UNT De CHAMBRU
DELAYS HIS DEPARTURE
Lafayette's Great Grandson to Be At
tache at French Legation Here.

Yiscount de Chambrun. great grand
son OF Lafayette. who has been appoint
ed an attache OF the French embassy in
this city. will not sail from Havre until
the goth OF this month. He expected to
sail so as 10 arrive IN New York yes
terday on La Lorraine. but notified the
French embassy here that he was com
PEELED to change his plans.
Viscount de Chambrun is a brother OF
the Marquis de Chamburn and was the
representative of the Lafayette family
at the unwilling of the Rochambeau
statue in this city last spring.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
GABRILOWITSCH RECITAL
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED

Ossip Gabrilowitsch is III with grip
at the Raleigh Hotel and will be unable
TO hli his engagement 20 play this at
ternOon at the Columbia Theatcr. MIR.
Gabrilowftsch came on from New York
today and became III Immediately on his
arrival His physician pronounced it q
case OF grip and positively forbade The
pianist TO leave his room. Mr. Gabrilo-
wifsch regrets exceedingly that he viii
be compelled 20 Gisappoint his many
Washington friends
The recital Is indefinitely postponed.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
JUSTICE DAY SHOWS
MUCH IMPROVEMENT
Physicians Will Discontinue Issuance
of Bulletins.

Justice Day, who is III with pneu-
monia at the Arlington Hotel. showed
such Improvement; yesterday and last
night that his physician. DR.. B. L. Har-
din. announced this morning that he
felt that It was unnecessary to issue any
further bulletins concerning his patients
condition.
Justice Day rested we'll last night
and was reported by members OF his
family 70 be much better this morning.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

Mr. and Mrs. Il. lie Barre Jayne will
give musicale tomorrow evening at
their residence. Nineteenth and Walnut
Streets.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

Mrs Thaw and Miss Thaw received
yesterday for the last time this season.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

Miss Martha Havemeyer had another
OF her literary at homes" yesterday at
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
FINE TARGET PRACTICE OF
U. S. S. MASSACHUSETTS

The Navy Department has received a
dispatch from Rear Admiral Higginsou
al Pensacola stating that the Massachu-
sets at target practice IN firing n sub
calibre at a distance OF 200 yards reduced
to an equivalent CT a II by p target at
loo yards. made ten hits ont OF ten
shots. With a broadsides the gunners
Of the Massachusetts made a record of
six hits out OF a possible seven.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
CHEVY CHASE HOUNDS TO
MEET AT BRIGHTWOOD TODAY

A large field is expected TO gather
al Brightwood this afternoon 70 partici-
pate in the fifth of the spring drag
hunts. as arranged by the Chevy Chase
Club.
The clear drying weather that has
prevailed OF late VIII go far toward
improving the going. and q spirited run
Is anticipated Gist Blair. in ths all
sence Of Clarence Moore. who is in Gu
rope. is the acting master OF fox hounds.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

and is thoroughly enjoying the fine
spring weather.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
RUMoRED ENGAGEMENT OF
MISS ASToR NOT CONFIRMED

VIENNA. March 18-Miss Asio-,
daughter of william Waldorf Astor. Of
London. who has frequently been the
guest OF the Prince and Princess Royal
OF Roumnnia. is again visitor at
bucharest. This has given rise 20 a
report that she may marry Jonel Bra
tiano, the minister OF foreign affairs
Neither the Bratiano nor Astor fam
lily will say whether the report has any
foundation on fact
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

Mrs Cowles gave a reception yester-
lay afternoon in honor Of Mrs. Griscom.
wife Of Lloyd c. Griscom. who has re-
Gently been appointed minister 10 Japan.
Mrs. Griscom was Miss Elsie Bronson
and is an attractive and interesting wo-
MAJ. Mrs Cowles was assisted in re-
ceiving by her niece. Miss Eleanor
Roosevelt, who mas recently arrived in
Washington and win visit her relatives.
Miss Kean presided al the tea table.
Nj. and Mrs. Griseom are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. George Cabot Lodge
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
FENoLLoSA LECTURES ON
JAPANESE LIFE AND ART

Prof. FenoIlosa gave his sixth lecture
at the Washington Club last evening and
took for his subject Chinese Poetry"
Thursday he viii close his course with a
talk on the religion Of Japan.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
ATTRACTIONS IN RETAIL STORES

HOUSE d HERRMANN-Every
for the home in furniture and mattings
can be seen at this modern store. This
concern is displaying one OF the larg-
est stocks OF chiIdren's go-earts.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Under Arrest in Massachusetts.

A dispatch has been received at Police Head
quarters from Springfield. Mass. stating that
William Lee Santmyer. who is wanted IN this
city for the alleged theft Of $500 from Chase's
Theater. is under arrest in that city on the
charge Of larceny.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
PROF. SHoREY, OF CHICAGO,
LECTURES HERE TOMORROW

Prof. Paul Shorey. OF the University of
Chicago, viii lecture before the Wash
ington Society OF the Archaeological In
stitute of America tomorrow afternoon
at 1870 o'clock His subject Will be
Realism and Idealism in Greek Art and
Literature" Admission is by card.
which may be obtaiqed from Prof. Mitch
ell Carroll at Columbian University
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
cARNATIoN SOCIAL.

A certificate OF incorporation Of the
Carnation Social Club was filed yester-
day in the office of the Recorder OF
Deeds. The object Of the organization
is TO financially benefit its members and
promote social pleasure and amusement
among them. The incorporators are
Ethel Thomas. Florence Williams. and
Daniel Spriggs.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Enthusiastic Georgian.

Atlanta will have one OF the finest
passenger stations IN the country" said
ern classification committee. last night
az the Raleigh. lie is here to attend
the quarterly meeting OF his committee.
and neFIects no opportunity TO praise
his home city. Atlanta. Ga. The sta
tion. >" he continued, is 10 be one suf-
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Russian 1Am6assaa0r to Entertain at Din
ney THIS E0enzng---NOtes From BaAt-
n101re

ternoon at her house in West Fifty
seventh Street, and the Tuesday Bridge
Club. to which Mrs. George b. Schieffe-
lin. Mrs. Thomas Satterthwaite. and
Mrs Berkeley Mostyn belong. met at
Mrs. Leopold sehmidt's. 81 East Seven
tv-ffth Street
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

The body Of a dead infant vas found yesterday
in the rear Of a house on Q Street. near Fiji
teenth Street II was removed 20 the morgue
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

FAMILY SHOE STORE-Early spring
styles in mems, women's. and children's
foot wear are to be seen here. The
hosiery department is showing the latest
imPortations from the foreign centers.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Gasolene Stow Explodes.

A gssolene stove exploded in the residence of
William McCracken. al rs Fifth Street north
vest, yesterday and occasioned damage csti-
mated az so
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

Three year-oId Russell McClussey, Of 1910 Fort
Street, Brookland. was bitten by a dog near
his home Yesterday afternoon. lie was treated
By the family physician. who cautcrzed the
,,ao,,rd
The Washington times., 1903-03-18

Nine Calderon. wife OF the minister
from Peru. with several members Of her
large household, is suffering from grip
Tn, minister and Nine. Calderon have
been compelled 20 cancel numerous social
engagements. but they hope TO entertain
at dinner March y.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Latest in Mems FASHIONS.

Over 800 styles n tho very finest and most Sc
lect fabrics in imported and domestic sprius
suitings- John Waldman, Tailor, coo 5th st. NV
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
Degree Of Doctor az La70s ConIe,r,ed Upon
NJ -/uSseruna the French Am6as-
S4a0r

giving series OF musicales in New York
and is winning well-descrved applause.
Miss Morse has a charming voice. which
has been carefully cultivated. and a
pleasing personality.
The Washington times., 1903-03-18
chit-chat From Philadelphia.

Probably the most prominent of yes
terdays entertainments, which were ex-
tremely few. was the unique luncheon
given by Mrs. d. Webster Dougherty at
her residence, 21Z3 Spruce Street. II was
given for her mother. Mrs James NJ.
Wilcox. and seventeen guests were
present The table which the party sur
rounded was most artisticaly decorated
I'm honor of st. Patrick. and green was
the prevailing color. In the center OF
the table was a green Tyre made OF smi-
lax, and suspended from golden strings
were rustic pots filled with growing
shamroclks. At each persons place was
black hat trimmed with green. and at
tached to them were small clay pipes.
The cards. which were also green. had
pipes tied across them Even the can
dies. cakes. ices. and all the courses saw
ored of ST Patrieks day celebration.
One thing in particular which attracted
much attention was the fruit salad
which was made in a mold OF green. with
two flags on top and miniature cannon
pointing in each direction.
Or and Mrs. Henry Cadwalader Chap
man, Mr.. and Mrs. de Grasse Fox, and
Mrs. John BiddIe Porter will open their
cottages at Bar Herbor the middle Of
June
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. lie Barre Jayne will
give a musicale tomorrow evening at
their residence. Nineteenth and Walnut
Streets.
Miss VI. Cary Thomas gave a luncheon
at The Deanery," Bryn Mawr. on Mon
day for Sidney Lee. OF London. Among
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Talcott
Williams and Mr.. and Mrs Theodore ".
Ely.