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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
MONITOR PURITAN IS
COMING TO CAPITAL

battalion has been so overrun with men
applying for enlistment that hundreds
were turned away. and only the best APP
pliCants accepted.
\ dock for the vessel has been prepar-
ed just off the head Of the arsenal
grounds and out of the channel used by
river steamers
Rifle Team Away.
The National Guard brigade rifle team
left Washington for Fort Riley. Kan,
on Sunday. and for some days. under
the direction of Major James +. Bell,
inspector general of rifle practice. has
bdsn practicing for the rifle competition
TO be held at that place on Monday.
Adjt- Gen. Lloyd NJ Brett left for
Fort Riley last night, TO inspect the
work Of the local team, in place Of Gen
George II. Harries. who was unable TO
go.
The following circular was issued by
the National Guard headquarters Fri
day:
Circular No 9.
Headquarters District of Columbia
Militia.
Washington, Aug 19. 1904
Officers Of the brigade will be given
an opportunity 10 witness, in the CT
paCity Of observers. the maneuvers to
be held in the vicinity Of Manassas, Va.
"A camp of sufficient size viii be es-
tablished near corps headquarters az
Gainesville. Va. and officers who will
devote three or more days TO such duty
will be furnished tentage, bedding, sub
SistenCe. and an equipped mount.
Each officer accepting this offer VIII
be required to submit TO the ad1utant
general. District OF Columbia militia.
who will be I'm attendance, a daily re-
rt=F IF oil mil "A Try
under his observation. and in addition
will furnish TO the officer indicated, not
later than September 70. complete re-
port of everything of interest that may
have been observed by him
Officers who may desire 20 take al
vantage Of this offer Will report IN
writing to these headquarters the date
of departure. proposed length OF stay,
and date Of return.
Horses and equipments will be OBJ
tanned on written orders from these
headquarters. and will not be furnished
for a period Of less than four days.
railroad transportation viii not be
furnished.
by command Of Brigadier General
Harries:
Il. NJ. BRETT. Adjutant General"
Officers Depart.
About forty officers started for Ma
nassas on horseback yesterday after
noon. They expected to traverse ten Of
the forty miles comprising the trip on
Saturday, spend the night where dark
ness overlook them and reach Manassas
this evening. The officers attend tho
maneuvers merely in the capacity Of OBJ
servers. The encampment VIII last six
DAYS. and accommodat lions have been
made for fifty officers.
The local Guardsmen are finding it diff
ficult to settle down after their two
weeks Of camp life in the mountains Of
West Virginia. Most Of the hard work
has fallen on the shoulders OF Major
+ H NeumeyeT. quaTteTmaster and
CommisSaTy general, who remained at
Camp Ordway. after the departure Of
the troops. in order TO collect and pack
up the enormous quantity Of equipment
used by the soldiers
The main dill hall Of the armory
over Center Market is filed with bag
gage. bedding. boxes. and equipment
used while :he soldiers were in camp.
It is being packed away, and distribut-
ed as rapidly as possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Couldn't Stand Ridicule.

Lieberman himself declares that. small
as he IS. he has been held up 10 rldicuIa
and laughter on account Of the unsought
adornments he wears on the back Of his
head
According 10 all the evidence in the
case, Lieberman went TO the barber shop
on Thursday 10 have his hair cut In
the middle Of the operation. Kirschcn-
baum reminded him Of a trifiing debt
or nifty cents. The so-called midget grew,
angry and refused 20 pay IL, and then
and there. he SAYS the barber did the
applique work on his head. although he
didn't know II until kind friends called
his attention 10 IT,
Ihen he obtained the summons but
thus Tar kirschenbaum has evaded ser
wee OF the document Through his rep
resentatlNes q was learned that he de
mes the story OF the fancy hirsute work
ana says that IdebeTman left the chair
before the hair cutting was finished
merely because he WAS reminded Of the
cent But against this IL the declaration
10 the contrary Of the nciRhbOrs. who
cay they saw the sun. moon, and stars
mingled with what was left Of his hair
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NOTES OF MACCABEES

rounds Of visiting the different tents in
his Jurisdiction. and he says that he
finds that a large majority Of the mem
bers express themselves as willing 10
accept the readjustment Of rates. be
lievirg that it inssres permanency. and
will continue their membership. and ~
fact, ne says. some Of the best workers
for the order have expressed themselves
as moro willing 10 put in members now
than under the lower rates. The MaCca-
bees have two scales Of rates and their
members can choose either. and the OLD
members have the right 10 continue ut
the old rates until fifty-fve years OF
aA-- when a uniform rate OF g per
thougand per month is fixed for the re
TllinLer Of life, or they can take the
whole life plan. at the age Of entry, thus
getting the advantage OF the low rates.
with ample protection 10 their families
for all the years that they have been IN
the order.
Arlington Tent. No 10. meets the
second and fourth Wednesday Of each
month in McCauley's Hall. 209 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue southeast. At the next
review Wednesday Of next week, a
class Of new members will be initiated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Buildings in Prospect.

John /. Warren has bought from the
Connecticut Avenue Highlands Company
and the owners Of Cleveland Park a
plot Of ground on which he will erect
four elegant frame cottages TO cost
about 5000 apiece. They will be a
desirable addition 10 a suburban sec
ton which is rapidly increasing in popu-
larity.
Francis A. Blundon has bought nine
lots In block "A. Columbia Heights. on
which he intends 10 build an equal num-
Der Of handsome two-stoTy and attic
houses. The property is located at Thir-
teenth and Harvard Streets, and the
houses will cost IN the, neighborhood OF
$4,000 inclusive OF the land
DR.. 3. l.. Hardin has bought. through
Westcott & Story and the Thomas J
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
THEIR DIVORCE DUE
TO BICYCLE" FOLLY
Husband Declared That He Could Not
Stand 1t, and Then Left
Home.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Aug. 2O-Because
his wife was addicted 10 the bicycle
habit and insisted on riding a wheel
despite his wishes 10 the contrary. Fred
erick u. Miller left her and disappeared
seven years ago. As a result Mrs. Mil
Ter has been granted a divorce.
The woman resides at Watertown, y.
Y. and part of the evidence was in the
shape OF a letter written by the husband
the dav he left, I'm which he chidcd her
for what h. termed was a bicycle folly.
lie wrote that he left her IN the care Of
his pet poodle, TriX.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
FirSt-claSS Naval Vessel
Will Steam From
Philadelphia.
Citizens Will Man Craft
Bring Her Home, and
Work Guns.

Washington is to have n ship. Not an
old worthless vessel that has outlived
its usefulness, but a modern fighting
maChine-the hrst-class monitor Puri-
tan.
The latter part of next week the Dis
trict Naval Battalion. under command
of Lieut. Com. r. j. Blummett. viii
leave Washington for Philadelphia
where formal possession will be taken
Of the vessel i'm behalf OF the District
Of Columbia
The ship has been repaired at the
League Island Navy Yard. and has been
placed in thorough fighting trim It is
therefore ready for the District reserves.
whose first responsibility viii be bring
ing the good ship Puritan to its new
port
Hard Work for Men.
In performing this duty the citizen
sailors viii also be taking their annual
summer cruise, on which they will be
called upon TO perform harder and more
trying work than can be imagined by an
ordinary landsman.
The cruise itself will last about eight
days. The trip from League Island to
washington could ordinarily be accom-
plished in three days. but this length
OF time Is considered too short 10 per
init the reserves to obtain a fun meas
ure Of much needed experience.
The voyage will therefore. he made
by easy stages. competent old salts
training the men in handling the huge
monitor. Gun work will not be neglect
ed, as arrangements have been made
for having target practice outside the
Virginia Capes.
Leave Here Thursdsv
The reserves viii probably leave this
city on an early train Thursday morn
ing The vessel will be I'm readiness TO
receive them, and Immediately upon
their arrival in Philadelphia they will
march aboard and take formal possess
sion. After spending several DAYS at
practice in League Island navy yard. the
reserves Will weigh anchor aud turn
the huge monitor toward Washington
The arrival of the Puritan in this city
viii probably be the occasion for a great
display on the part Of the locals. a
program viii probably be arranged for
the acceptance Of the boat in which
General Harries and the District Com
missiOners viii take part.
Important Gift.
When the Navy Department assigned
the monitor Puritan 10 the District Of
Columbia the most important step in
the history of the local naval militia was
taken. Ever since the allotment the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Kirby +. Collier. "A. and Tucv 7
Haney, q, both of Shenandoah. Va.
Frank d. Ford, IS. and Louisa f
Etora, g.
Pa. and jeanette r. Williams. 25. Dis,
trict Of Columbia
Symon J. Frietel, p, Woonsocket. r
l.. and Fanny WoOg, "A, District of
Columbia
John J. Hogan, p. and Violet + How
ellis. %, both Of Pittsburg. Pa
Charles Fass. 81. ard Irene II. Solo
mon. %.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
WIDOW MUST NOT MARRY.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2O-By the
terms of the will of Reuben Mckinley.
horseman. OF this city. who died IT
Wildwood. q J., on August a. admit
ted to probate today, an estate valued
az 50, 600 is devised TO his widow. Lizzie
on condition that she does not re-mar-
~, but If she disregards this iniunc.
ton the estate IS 10 go 10 their daughter
Mabel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
MRS. PENDLETON GIVES
FLAG TO FACTORY BAND

Mrs. Pendleton. wife of Capt. f. c.
Pendleton, superintendent of the naval
gun factory at the Washington navy
yard. recently presented the naval gun
factory band with a beautiful silk pen
nant. appropriately inscribed
A resolution was passed at a subse-
quent meeting, setting forth the bands
appreciation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
GEORGETOWN REAL ESTATE.
FINE HOME FOR S11.500

One of those elegant old residences in
Cook Place (3Ol5 @ ST., Georgetown: has
u rooms. owner intends 10 reside
abroad and viii sacrifice this property
for Sll.500
The Miller SboerraLyer Real Estate Co.
Qnc.)
Main ONCE. l3ZS sd St Phone w 40
First Ward Branch office Pa. ave. and
Rock Creek. Phone West E44 aulI-tr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
FOR RENT-SUBURBAN.

FOR RENT-Four room house. s.: six
room house. s.: seven room house. SIS.
nine room house, $50; steam and cleo
Va. ar,rS oOt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

II T. Crouch. the record keeper Of
National Tent, No. l. the largest tent in
the city, says that that tent viii not
lose but very few members, If any, on
account OF the recent action Of the SUI
Trcmc tent review IN increasing the
monthly payments. but many Of them
express more confidence in the order and
IT'S stability
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

They are finished in hardwood; s
large rooms; tiled bath; cabinet man.
tels; large cellar and furnace heat.
There is absolutely nothing lack
ing in these houses to make them
comfortable homes.
No. 1O15 Fla. Ave. ne. is open.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Mrs. Smith in Hospital.

Mrs. Penelope d. Smith. deputy SUI
preme commander for the ladies' Macca-
bees in this city IS now in Sibley Hos
pital. where she is undergoing treat
ment which is proving very beneficial
70 her. She has been in delicate health
since the ladies class initiation here
in April last. Her many friends I'm the
city viii be glad 10 learn that she Is
now on the road TO recovery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Captain Randall gave a complimentary
excursion To the MacCabees Of this city
and Alexandria last Friday. 20 his pOpu-
lar resort River View. which was at
tended by az least 1900 members Of the
order and their friends. and a general
good time experienced by all. and no
doubt a much better feeling will prevail
among those who thus associated with
each other CO. this occasion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Nearby City Lots at Country Prices.

Rogers Additions to Mt. Rainier. partly
in District and Maryland; high and beau
tifully located, and covered with mag
nifcent oaks, at District Line, Rhode
Island ave. and Goth ST. ne; one car fare,
g tickets for 25c; minutes ride from
lexington. 20 minutes ride from center
OF city on City and Suburban cars; only
accessible and handsome part or the
District where people O. moderate means
can buy Prices, ? 70 S cents per foot
Lots nearest Rhode Island ave. extended
and g cents; small cash payment bal
ance monthly. J. Q. ROGERS, Owner
344 d St. Fendall Building. and office
District Line. 1yI5-90t
FOR SALE-HOmestead IN Maryland
consisting OF ten acres of land in a higls
state OF cultivation. Beautiful lawn and
grand old shade trees. Improved by a
large S-rOOm dwelling, frOst-proof stone
vegetable house. ice house. large stone
poultry house, stone milk dairy, sta BILE
with three stalls and room for carriage
and wagon and ten tons of hay: corn
house, etc: fruits; excellent water 1T
kitchen door. On Pennsylvania Rail-
road thirty minutes from Washington:
Immediately at station. twelve acommo-
dalton trains daily G. &. MAGRUDER
Pacific Bldg. ga F St
WE CAN SELL. on monthly paynerts-
six, seven. and eight room houses with
large grounds, fruit, and every suburban
convenience near steam and trolley
cars, at N.OO0 up. We own these houses
at Berwyn. Md.
J. J. KLEINER s. CO., 6l7 + st. NV.
my29-30t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Beneficiary Gets $1,000.

Ernest White became a member Of
Arlington Tent, No. 10. on a Wednesday
night, and on the following Tuesday
morning he was killed i'm the yards Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, IN
this city. and his beneficiary has been
paid the amount of his certificate. 81 600
which was not issued until after his
death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
aeadjustment Of Rates.

State Commander d. W. Gall, since his
eturn from The convention OF the su-
rene body which was held In Detroit,
Itch, recently. has about completed his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

There have been nineteen deaths
among the Maccabcc in this CITY during
this year, SO far. and FIVE months yet
20 run. The new laws Of the supreme
tent will go into effect the first Of Oc-
tOber. except those that were put into
effect AZ another date. by the laws. a.
they were passed. all supreme tent laws
becoming effective sixty days after the
adjournment Of the convention concludes
Its labor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. ID. +. Caldwell have left
town for Atlantic City, and while there
Will spend their time at the IIOlmhurst.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Winfield Scott Sch,ey Division. No. /.
with Capt. o. ". Hammond In charge.
left yesterday for the St Louis ExpOss-
ment Of the uniform rank, K. O. T. NJ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Dr.. Thomson III.

DR.. +. r. Thomson. the record keeper
OF Golden Rule Tent, and one OF the
loyal Maccabees in the city. has
been confined 10 mis- room. at 1Z47 North
Capitol Street, for the last two weeks
with sickness, but VIII soon be among
his many friends Ia the city again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. George H Dana and WI
liam II. Acklan, Of Washington, have
gone to the Berkshires for the rest Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Brightwood Tent, No. 5. and Bright
wood Division. No. 8. gave a lawn fete
on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
nights which was well patrOnized. and
a brilliant success. The BrightwOOd
Maccabees are pushing ahead, and will
soon reach 200 members
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
FOR SALE-FARMS.

FARMS
No, we haven't 10000 bargains in farms
but we have some very desirable farms
and comfortable country homes. which
we are Offering very cheap. We have a
practical and experienced farmer in
charge Of our farm department. It
might pay you to call and see our list
Of country places
ATKINSON & BALLARD co. Qnc.),
Real Estate, Loans. Insurance.
l4ll G ST. y. w.
Washington, d. G. au20- 2t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Mrs J. II. London has gone TO Nor
folk. where she is the guest of Mrs.
W. T Tucker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Fisher Company. a lot on the east side
OF Connecticut Avenue. just north of \
street, having a frontage of twenty-five
feet and containing 2625 square feet
The price paid was about $1,000 and the
purchase dispOses Of the last piece OF
unimproved real estate on that avenue
between y Street and Dupont Circle
II Is understood that a handsome resi-
dence, in keeping with the surrounding
houses, will be put on the lot.
DR.. Stirling Rufhn has bought the
house 1855 Connecticut Avenue for S26.-
90 GasCh a. Birge represented the pur-
chaser. and Or. J. 3. Briggs, the late
owner, was represented by Westcott <
story.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

FOR SALES. 500; very cheap: two-storv
and cellar brick; six rooms and bath.
all modern improvements: on @ ST. ne
SAM l. T. SMITH 4 Co. 1921 q st. NV.
au2O-2t
FOR SALE-Two frame houses. 236. 2sS
Washington ST., AnacOstia. Apply 1915
q st. sc. au2O-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Arlington Tent. No 10. has new rec
2rd Keeper. IN the person Of Clifford I.
johnson. OF 53G First Street southeast
vice Louis A. Everett, who resigned be
cause Of pressing personal business 70
attend 10. This tent will not lose a
single member because Of the readiust-
nent Of the rates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Mrs. Katie Norwood and sister Miss
Mcdonnell, o. the Cumberland, left
during the week to visit the St. Louis
fair, in company with S. NJ. YeaJman
and wife After visiting the fair Mrs.
Norwood with Mr.. and Mrs. Yeatman,
will visit San Francisco and other
Western cities, returning by way OF
Yellowstone National Park. Miss Nc
Donnen will visit friends in Ninneap-
oils, Mimi.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

THIS Is A RGAIN-S4. 0O0-A good
solid 3-story brick dwelling. rooms
and bath; near 18th and r SITS; formerly
held at s., 500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hyde have gone
to Atlantic City, and will stop while
there at the Dennis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-On Jefferson St. Anacostia.
, lots, ~ by $50. only 1913 each: overlook
ing Washington; bargains. Address BOX
40 this office. aul9-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

FOR SALE-Nery speciaI-A new white
stone front brick house. six rooms. bath
cellar furnace: all improvements. Prime
Southeast neiShbOThOOG. near Lincoln
Park. \ most attractive home at the
price. Don't buy until YOU examine this
property. Price only $500
y. /. SALISBURY. Il9 18th st. NV.
au20-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

REDUCED TO S4.2OU-One 50. ron
Capitol; formerly held at 5000; 8 stories
10 rooms; lot 1Sx1J0; alley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Sales of Property.

The apartment house at 1921 Corcorau
Street. which has just been completed.
has been sold by John O. Johnson TO
Charles II. :. Macdonald for $4,000.
Mr.. Johnson has also sold three lots al
- northeast corner Of Twelfth and
Streets northeast 20 Charles c. Lynch
The new owner Will improve the prop
erty by the erection Of eight JwO-story
houses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21
Henry Mactie1's Residence.

a handsome residence is being built
for Henry Mactier on a lot adjoining the
grounds of the Chevy Chase Club and
fronting on Connecticut Avenue eX-
tended. Il is 90 be in the Spanish style
and viii be two and one-haf stories
in height. containing fifteen rooms. The
exterior walls are TO be treated with
pebble dash. and there is To be a red
tile roof. Running the entire length
Of the front is 10 be a roomy piazza.
On entering through the vestibule the
visitor viii come into large hall. at
the head OF which viii be an artistic
ally designed staircase. lighted by a
coloIed. loaded glass window. on one
side of the hall is 10 be the library;
on the other side the dlnlng-roomS- in
which are TO stand old-fashioned King
George freplaces. Just off the hall to
the right an electric elevator is 70 be
installed, which viii run from cellar 20
attic. Upstairs are 20 be rooms for
members Of the family and their serv-
ants. The house is 20 be lighted by
electricity. and a telephone is 20 be in
stalled IN each room. The interior is 10
be finished in chestnut. Frank r. Hol-
lingshead is the architect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-21

The Maccabees and National Union
both have undergone a rate readiust-
nent, and have established rates based
N the table OF rates Of the fraternal
ongress. and which assures perman-
tncy 20 these two orders