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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
$L,nO GIFT FROM AN
UNKNOWN WOMAN
Bankrupt Merchant Receives Pres
ent From Mysterious Visitor.

SARATOGA. n. Y, July 7.-Without
leaving any clue to her identity, an ell
derby woman left a package containing
$11,i10 in crisp greenbacks at the door
of James Mealey, of SchuylerviIle, sun
day night, with no other explanation
save that IL was from a friend"
Mr.. Mealey has been in financial diff
eulties and recently went through bank
ruptcy. his stores and stocks of goods
being sold to meet his obligations Sun
day evening the doorbell was answered
by daughter, who found a woman Of
elderly appearance, dressed in PLATA
clothes, who shrank back from the light
that came through the open doorway, as
If DESTROYS of avoiding recognition
Hastily thrusting a small package into
Miss Mealey's hand, she hurriedly ex-
planned that it was a little present for
Mr.. Mealey from friend, and retreatcd
down the steps.
On opening the bundle it was found TO
contain three neatly tied packages Of
bank notes amounting to s1I,l10.
Mr.. Mealey at first believed il TO be a
joke, but on taking the notes to the bank
he was assured that they were genuine
He says that he can give no explanation
OF the present, unless IL is a contribu-
ton from his friends who are aware Of
his present financial condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
WASHINGTON ELOPERS
FIND FRIEND IN LAWYER
William Kellmuth and Agnes B. McDon-
nell Welded in Baltimore.

To circumvent parental objection, Will
liam Hellmuth, aged twenty-five years,
and Agnes Bernardine Mcdonnell, aged
ington yesterday and were married.
Shortly after the ceremony had been
performed the couple returned to the
Capital, and went directly to their
home, at 922 Ninth Street.
The purpose of the clipping pair was
accomplished through the instrumentali-
ty of Bernard A Schmitz. young Balti-
more attorney. with Offices at 10 East
Lexington Street. Shortly after O'Clock
yesterday morning the couple entered
his office. holding each others hand.
Wed like 20 get married." the young
man explained in a rather awkward
manner
Don't marry people here" the lawyer
replied, but we can get you a divorce
on short notice"
Then Hellmuth explained that he and
Miss Mcdonnell had gone to Baltimore
10 be married because of the opposition
OF their parents. After hearing their
story the youthful barrister decided to
lend his assistance, and helped the
would-be bridegroom to obtain a mar
riage license. Then the trio tried to
find a minister and after a long search
discovered a willing clergyman in the
Rev. James p. Wilson, pastor OF the
Guilford Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church, who tied the knot.
The happy pair returned home in the
afternoon. Mr.. Hellmuth is employed
as 4 brewer at a Washington brewery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

ing bright background for Miss Deyo's
dainty dancing. more than satisfied the
most critical persons in the audience
Aside from Miss Deyo's capable ner-
Torrance In the name part. the most
pronounced success was attained nv
Bessie Tannehill. who had the role OF
Flo" the music hall favorite. She
made an unqualified nit with her sing
ing OF "Hiawatha," which g whistled
from end to end OF the city, and the pal.
lery gods instinctively added a whist
ling obligato which delighted the whole
house
The golf octet brought cut a most
attractive bit Of costuminy, anc Mr..
James. as the golhng instructor. con-
tinued the favorable impression he had
previously made.
To particularize much in a supporting
company so well balanced would bear
hard upon some very capable actors
whose only misfortune-if such IL may
be termed-is to appear with such nota-
bly, good companions before tho foot
lights.
The staging did not call for elaborate
ness OF detail, the scenes being laid on
a lawn and in the reception hall of an
English manor house.
II the applause of last night is any
Indication. The Lady Slavey' is as
sured OF an enthusiastic reception
throughout the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
Lafayette-"The Lady Slavey."

AoAoy wv NHS Lazy AoidNSJ'
1.-The Lady Slavey" made a pronounced
hit at the Lafayette last night as the
third OF the series of summer plays pre-
scented by the GifTen musical comedy
company.
An unusually large audience saw the
revival OF the play made famous by
Dan DAILY and his inimitable drawl, when
the golf game first came into vogue IN
America. and Marie Dressler. as the
music hall actress. who snapped her fin
gers and had her satellites obey her
least within. To equal such stars and
public favorites seems indeed a mighty
task, yet IL was not too great for the
capable members OF the Giffen company
70 undertake. How well they succeeded
has doubtless been told throughout
Washington by scores Of people today.
Miss Deyo's presentation OF the star
part left nothing TO be desired. always
excepting a few more encores. The
storm of plaudits which greeted her sing
ing of the pleasing song IN the first act.
Baby. Baby; That Is the Name Love. :"
was more than equaled twice in the sec
ond act. The ripping, There Are All
Kinds OF Girls" sung by Miss Deyo.
with a dancing trio in which she was
Joined by Roberts and Sykes. the
two laekeys impersonated by John z.
Young and Sylvester James. caught the
popular fancy. and the Japanese octet
with their Oriental pirouetting. forn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
MYSTIC SHRINERS OFF
ON ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
Members of Almas Temple Start for
Conclave at Saratoga, N. Y.

large and representative number OF
Mystic Shriners of the Almas Temple,
A. A. o. N. NJ. s., set out from Wash
ington over the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road early this morning on pilgrimage
to Saratoga Springs, n. Y. They go TO
attend the annual meeting of the I'm
perial Council, A. A. o. n. NJ. s., of
North America
Among those who took the special
train this morning were: William L.
GUIDE. potentate and representative;
George II. Walker, past potentate and
representative; Harrison Dingman, past
imperial potentate and representative;
Harry Standiford. past potentate; Frank
II. Thomas, past potentate; Frank X.
Raymond. past potentate and represen-
tative, and Miss Raymond; Edwin B.
Hay, representative, and Mrs. Hay; G..
Vernon Knox and Mrs. Knox, Thomas F.
Galloway and Mrs. Galloway, George w.
Hurlebaus and Mrs. Hurlebaus, James
Lansburgh and Mrs. Lansburgh. H. A
Gripp and Mrs. Gripp, W. F. Roberts
and Mrs. Roberts, r. E. Burks and Mrs.
Burks, r. p. Andrews and Mrs An
drews, A. T. Curran and Mrs. Curran,
Charles W. King, jr., and Mrs. King, A.
J. White and Mrs. White. Martin SchneI-
der and Mrs. Schneider, Miss Minnie
Schneider. Mrs. II. L. Dauterich. Mrs. ].
L. Vogt, Mrs. Sebastian Aman. George
W. Rae, E. W. Zea and Mrs Zea, II.
G. Ellis and Mrs. Ellis. B. p. Murray
and Mrs. Murray, J. r. Halvorsen, Mrs.
Halvorsen and Miss Halvorsen. Capt.
A. W. Kelley, William II. Yerkes, jr. !;
Andreas Loeffier. Emil Wagner, william
A. Cahill, Somerset r. Waters. Charles
w. Fairfax. William c. Lewis, George
l.. Mertz. H. S. Barnes, Jacobus S. Jones.
Thomas r. Riley. orrin G. Staples. A. q.
White, Motley Anderson. John c. Yost.
d. J. Mccarthy, 2. D. Blackstone, 4.
Frank Schoepf, HoIton Wolfe. William
A. Thomas. George Y. Hausell. w. E.
Hutchinson. Frank Linthicum, Harry A.
Newman, s. Fred Hahn. Max Open
heimer, James E. Mulcare, J. B. Ward,
A. H. Van Deusen, Isaac Goldenberg, y.
T Halter. Warren J. Coffin. H. c. Per-
due. Charles W. Coombs. John S. Taylor.
and George Prince.
Ex-Mayor E. Z. Downham who Is a
representative from Acca Temple. Rich
mond, accompanied by Mrs. Downham
and Miss Downham and Joseph Ruffne-,
of Charleston. w, Va, who is a repre-
sentative from Benz Kedam Temple, &C
companied by Mrs. Runner. went with
the Almas party from Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA
System Successfully Operated Between
Guadeloupe and Martinique.

A special report from Consul Ayme. OF
Guadeloupe, to the State Department an
nounces the successful operation of a
system OF wireless telegraphy between
that island and Martinique He says:
The tariff of rates is practically that
of the French Cable Company. the lines
OF which have been broken ever since the
volcanic eruption that DESTROYED st.
Pierre. The service is satisfactory. an
average of sixty messages each wav he
ing transmitted daily. There are. of
course. occasional Interruptions, due 10
weather conditions, but these are not
frequent"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
NO OFFICIAL ADVICES
OF DESERHONS AT KEEL

The Navy Department has not yet
been officially advised Of the large num-
Der OF assertions from the navy while
the European squadron was at KieT in
tivities. 1t is reported that one hun
dred and five men in the service left the
ships and failed to return to the time
the squadron left Kiel for Portsmouth.
England.
If it proves true that many sailors
have deserted IT is believed large per-
centage OF them will be shown to have
been OF German birth and took advan-
tage OF their visit 10 a German port TO
leave the service without discharge and
return to their old homes in the Father
land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
NAVAL COURTESlES
TO BRITISH SQUADRON

The Navy Department has sent the
battleship Texas to Bar Harbor TO re-
ceive the British vessels which are en-
route there under command Of Vice
Admiral Sir Archibald Douglas, K. c. B.
the commander OF the British naval
forces in the North Atlantic and WSst
Indian waters. The British squadron.
which Is to pay a friendly visit TO Bar
Harbor. is composed OF the Retribution.
the Ariadne. and the Tribune. Repre-
sentatives of the State Department will
also be there to welcome the visitors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
Weddings.
Ramsay Whitehouse.

The marriage of Miss Lilly Whitehouse.
the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Whitehouse. to the Baron Constantine
de Ramsay will be an event OF interest
to Americans. II takes place today at
st. Peters. Elton Square. London. Prince
Orion will be the baron's best man
1t was the purpose of the bride to have
been married at Newport. but as Lord
Ramsay was unable to come to this
country at this time the plans were
changed
Immediately after the marriage Lord
and Lady Ramsay will start for St.
Petersburg. Unlike most American girls
making similar matches, Miss White
house has no fortune in her own right.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitehouse will sail for
New York tomorrow and on their arrival
there will go to Newport.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
PRAIRIE AND Topeka
LEAVE WASHINGTON
Ships Were Visited by Hundreds
While Anchored Here.

Throughout the city OF Washington
there are many persons to regret the de-
parture today of the converted cruiser
Prairie and the training ship Topeka
which have been anchored for the past
few days in the channel opposite Wash
ington Barracks. A gracious hospitality
has been extended by the officers and
crews of both vessels since their ar
rival in local waters last Friday. Many
residents of the National Capital took
advantage of the opportunity 10 acquaint
themselves with the life of Uncle Sans
naval defenders aboard ship and in
here was pleasant to resident and visitor
alike.
General interest in the ships as part
OF the American navy was fully equaled
by the curiosity on the part of many
visitors 10 see and inquire about the
wireless telegraphy experiments con-
Quoted from one ship to the other
These experiments. were begun in Hamp-
ton Roads early in May and have been
continued ever since. No interruption
was caused by the trip up the Potomac
TO this city.
The system used aboard the Prairie
and the Topeka is combination of two
of the most approved systems-the De
Forest wireless. invented by a recent
Yale graduate of that name. and the
Slaby-Arco, another independent plan.
BY this arrangement messages are re-
ceived and reproduced on a narrow
paper ribbon exactly as stock tickers
record quotations. The experiments are
regarded as having demonstrated salts
factorily the great value of the wireless
mechanism as an important adjunct to
the fitting out OF all ships in the navy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
PORTO RICAN FAILED
TO PASS EXAMINATION

Jesus Maria Gonzales. the only native
Porto Rican designated for appointment
70 the Naval Academy, has failed in his
entrance examination. 1t is possible. as
his failure was probably due to his lack
OF thorough understanding OF English.
that Governor Hunt may renominate him
for examination next year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
PATENTS ISSUED.

There were 679 patents and designs is
sued last week, of which 592 were to
citizens of the United States and 81 to
citizens of foreign countries. Three pat
ents were issued to citizens of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, as follows Egbert
A. Clark, pivot fan for teeth: Ferdinand
e. Molkow, range-hnding device; Ed
mund w. Woodruff. file for papers or
cardg
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
Patriotic wOmen's Lawn Fete.

The lawn fete under the patronage of
the United Ladies' Patriotic Societies
will continue tonight and tomorrow
night. The many attractions include
music. dancing. a ride In a jinrickshaw
drawn by a gayly attired little Jap, a
Japanese garden, and a green elephant.
Supper and refreshments will be served
in spacious tents provided for the pur-
pose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Wong Kai Kah. Chinese imperial vice
commissioner general to the WOrld's
Fair, accompanied by his wife and chill
dren, has arrived in st. Louis from
Pekin, China. to remain until after the
exposition. The commissioner suite
comprises thirty-six attaches and ar
tisats.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
Morritt-C chapman.

Another wedding of interest today in
London Is that Miss Grace Chapman. OF
Chicago. and Lieut.. H. E Merritt. of
Rokeby Hall. Yorkshire. Miss Chap
man sailed recently with her brother
in-law and sister. Capt. and Mrs. Fred
erick George Skipwith.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Merritt will live
in England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
Chit Chat.

Clarence II. Mackay has presented to
President Roosevelt a small section Of
the new Pacific cable. 1t is beautifully
mounted and rests in a handsome mo
rocco case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Robert r. Scheller. the second secre-
tary of the German embassy, and the
only member of the staff now in the
city. has also decided to go to Newport
for the remainder Of the summer. He
will leave Washington in few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
SOCIAL GOSSIP.
Mr.. Hay Visits
the President.

the Sultan thanking him for the hand
some Moorish saddle which the Sultan
has sent to him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
Summer Resort Gossip.

John Hay, Secretary Of State. who has
boen visiting his daughter, Mrs. Payne
Whitney, at Newport, left today for
Oyster Bay, where he Will visit Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Ambassador Tower has secured leave
of absence from his post at Berlin, ana
will sail from Germany today for New
York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Miss Harriet e. Ragland, of Paterson
n. j., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Johi
B. Conner, 247 Eighth Street northeast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07
The Diplomatic Circle.

Charles c. Wauters, charge d'affaires
OF the Belgian legation has arranged to
spend the summer at Newport.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Chandler Hale, secretary of the United
States embassy at Vienna, has gone to
Paris for a short while
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Mrs. A. C. Barney. who has taken the
studio home of Mr.. Reed, the English
artist, in Onteora, N. Y. will leave
Washington this week. Mrs Barney will
be accompanied by her house guest.
Madame Marian Girard, OF Paris, and her
daughters, Miss Barney and Miss Alice
Barney.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Miss Sophie Stanton, a grandniece of
the late Secretary Stanton. will 90
abroad this month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Miss Sophie Stanton, a grandniece of
the late Secretary Stanton. will go
abroad this month
Mrs. Randolph de B. Keim will enter
tain a house party at her summer home,
Edgemont. near Reading. Pa. next week.
Among her Washington guests will be
her daughter, Mrs Kutz. wife of Captain
Kutz. of the Washington Barracks, and
Mrs. Lucy Page STEELE.
D. Hanson Johnson. formerly of Wash
ington. but now of Memphis. Tenn, who
has been spending several weeks at the
home of his parents. Col. and Mrs. V.
NJ. Johnston left the city today for
/ Cincinnati and St. Louis, where he has
/ important business interests.
| Miss Florence Lillian Botellen. who
has been visiting in Washington for the
past two weeks, has returned to her
home in Virginia
/ Mrs. James Wadsworth Ritchie's
/ death, which occurred Saturday at Ash
well, her husbands country place in
Rutlandshire, England. places in mourn
| ing a number of well-known people in
| society. both in this country and In
England. Mrs. Richie was Miss Emily
Montague Tucker, a daughter of Gabriel
| Mead Tucker. and her marriage TO ].
Wadswer.h Richie took place at New
port in August. 1895. Her now widowed
/ husband has become a British subject.
/ He is the son OF Mrs. Adair, by her first
marriage, and a grandson of the late
General Wadsworth.
! Gen. Joseph Wheeler, of Alabama. was
a guest OF the President and Mrs
| Roosevelt at luncheon yesterday. The
] President presented to General Wheeler
an autograph photograph OF himself 70
| be sent to the Sultan of Morocco. Later
! the President will transmit letter tc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

known in Washington, the former having
been connected with the Geological Sur
vey
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Chadwick Hunter have
taken possession OF their new home In
Harvard Street. Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter.
whose marriage took place at Sioux
Falls. S. D., last month, are both we'll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

II was announced yesterday that the
British feet which has arrived at Par
TIarbor may come to Newport during
the visit of the Earl and Countess of
Mimic, who are expected the latter part
of the week. They will he guests of ex-
Senator z. o. Wolcotr at Pinard cot
tage No. 3. The British fleet is COM
marjed by Vice Admiral Sir Archibald
Lucius Douglas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

The Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. rector
gone to Nahant. Mass. where they hav-
cottage adjoining that OF Mrs. Smiths
mother, Mrs. william G. Otis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Stockbridge is enjoying the liveliest
season in its history. The cottages and
hotels are filled, AMI the drives are in
superb condition.
Mrs Lucius Tuckecman will give re-
ception at her country place. Ingleside,
In Stockbridge. today. tor Miss Nc
CEuley of Washington, whose engage
ment TO Wolcott Tuckermal, a grand
son Of Mrs. Tuckerman, has been an
nounced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

son was born yesterday morning TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Geeorge Pepper Norris at
the home of Mrs. Norris mother, Mrs.
]. G. Johnson, in Bellevue Court. Mrs.
Norris was Miss ida Morrell, sister of
Col z. de " Morrell, who married Miss
Louise 3. Drexel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-07

Miss Florence Lillian Botellen. who
has been visiting in Washington for the
past two weeks, has returned to her
home in Virginia
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-02-19
Nevada to go TO
Portland Gem
tennial=

The State OF Nevada will in all
probability make a liberal response
to the invitation which is urged
before the Legislature of our State
from Oregon to make a display Of
our minerals at the Portland Cen
tennial, Pacific Coast and Oriental
Fair in 1905. This is the ami
versary year of the great Lewis
and Clark expedition in Jefferson's
time-an exploration trip which
secured to this government the
vast northwest territory and the
Columbia river country. As a re-
suit of the visit to Nevada of
Commissioner Freeman, represent
ing the fair, the Legislature has
recognized the Importance of the
Pacific Coast fair and has voted to
transfer the exhibits which will
be at ST. Louis to Portland at The
close of the Worlds Fair. Three
hundred and e~ighty-fiye acres of
ground, embracing q lake, have
been selected at Willamette
Heights for the Lewis and Clark
fair, and scenically there is said to
be nothing in this country TO com
pare with it for attractiveness. The
Oregon Legislature has %appropri-
ated half a million dollars for the
Oregon centennial celebration.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-02-19

should do the same. There may
be no great objection to making
the terms of county officers four
years, but no Legislature should
extend or curtail the term for
which any officer was elected.
Any attempt in that direction
should be sat upon by the legisla-
ture.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-02-19

a scheme is being Matched in
Carson to get a bill through the
legislature extending the terms of
the present county officers to 1906,
two years longer than they were
elected for, and to make the terms
of all the county officers four years
after that date. The principal
argument urged in favor of this
scheme is that most Of the States
elect their county officers every
four years and therefore Nevada
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-02-19

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