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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
FIRST OF FALL
ARMY WEDDINGS
Miss Alice Ruff Bride of
Lieutenant Spalding.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Other Marriages Of the Day and Week
The JoSt-King Nuptials in
Anacostia.

With the groom. Lieut.. George r.
Spalding. L. 5. A. and his best man,
Lieut. Edward Markham, and the six
ushers, all army men. in fun dress uni
form, the Calvary Baptist Church,
where Miss Alice Minnie Ruff daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs A B. Ruff. and
Lieutenant Spalding. will be married at
O'Clock this evening, viii present an
exceedingly military appearance.
The wedding OF Lieutenant Spalding
and Miss Run will be the first army
wedding OF the fan, and notwithstand-
ing the early season, the beautifully
decorated church will be completely
filled with the friends of the young
people. Miss Rufus family having been
prominently connected with District
life for three generations
The Rev. Joseph J. Muir, pastor Of the
Temple Baptist Church. viii perform
the ceremony. and the ushers who seat
the guests viii be DR.. Percy Jones, L.
5. A; Lieutenant Burnett, Fifteenth
Cavalry, and Lieutenant Peek, Lieuten-
an tPillsbury. Lieutenant Dent. and
Lieutenant Sheriff. OF the Engineer
Corps, L. s. A.
The bride will nave as her maid OF
honor, Miss Dorothy Chandler Run. her
young half-sister, and as bridesmaids.
Miss Fannie May Bangs, and Miss Kush
Van Auken
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
AN UNEXPECTED SEQUEL.

The popular admiration for successful
authors sometimes takes interesting
forms Robert W. Chambers has re
ceived a unique communication from an
unknown admirer and reader OF his last
book. In Search OF the Unknown It
consists OF a letter in which the writer
incloses an original story IN Ms. The
story is a rather amusing continuation
OF that chapter in Mr.. Chambers above
mentioned book entitled The Sphyx,
in which Prof Farra go discovers the eN-
istence OF the invisible people and lures
them with apple pies. The unknown
writer goes Mr. Chambers several points
better, and causes the invisible folk TO
array themselves IN the clothing left
behind by Farrago, 50 that, being invis-
ible themselves, they present to the as
tOnished observer merely a procession
OF walking garments. IF IL brings you
five minutes OF amusement" wrote the
author to Mr.. Chambers. Il shall feel
amply repaid. for / have passed many
pleasant hours with your stories"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
AN AUTHORS ESCAPADE.

Gelett Burgess. author Of THE Reign
OF Queen Isyl," whose reputation for
perpetrating fantastical practical Jokes
had its start in a most daring esca pade.
Mr.. Burgess. Oh artistic grounds. had a
great grudgv against the Coggeswell
statue which stands in an important cor
ner in San Francisco, holding In one
hand a glass of wa:S-. and I'm the other
a scroll marked Welcome" II seemed
impossible 10 remove the statue legltt-
mately, so Mr.. Burgess and several Of
his cOllabOratOrs in that original maya
zine. The Lark" which he was pub
fishing at that time took a Characters
tic method to accomplish their end
They chose a stormy night and pulled
IL TO the ground. The city OF San Fran
cisco rejoiced the next day 10 find only
the water-filled boots Of the iron statue
remaining on the pedestal and the mis-
creants were not caught probably be-
cause the people OF San Francisco were
too grateful to them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
FOUR AUTHORS

Kate Douglas Wiggin CMrs. Riggs) and
Nora Archibald Smith, editors OF The
Posy Ring" and Golden Numbers Z"
have just returned TO America from
Scotland. where they spent last sum
mer. They were guests during their
stav OF the two noted Scottish sister On
thors. Mary and Jane Ftndlater. MARY
Frindlater's novel OF Scottish life ..,T,I,a
Rose OF JOY" Il will be rernenbarod
was brought out IN America last season
by McClure-Philltps. While I'm Scotland
Mrs Riggs Joined with the two Fin,5is-
ters and another author in a Quadrupie
colIaboration-a novel In which eacb
writer assumed the part Of one charac-
ter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
SOVEREIGN COUNCIL, Sd,
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
Old Board of Officers Reelected and
InstaIled-win Observe ~Jonadab
Day" Each Year.

Members OF Sovereign Council, Sons OF
JOnadab. held their annual meeting last
night at JOnadab FALL 62S Louisiana
Avenue northwest, when routine bust-
ness for the year was discussed, and Of
hcers installed The entire roll OF old
officers was reelected. as follows:
Sovereign chief, s. H Wiley vice SOW
ereign chief, J. F. Rilev; secretary. VIII
liam II. Young; treasurer, Frank J. Nc
Quade; guide. G A CahO. patriarch, J.
II. Cox, and Waterman. w. P. Evans
tt has been decided to set aside one
day every year TO be known as iona
dab Day Reports from various Of
fcers and committees show the society
TO be in a fiourishing condition, and that
the membership is not being decreased
through the secession OF some old mem
bers 10 the independent order.
Delegates TO the conference last night
were present from Baltimore, HarpeES
Ferry. and councils IN other cities
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
DEATHS OUTNUABER
BIRTHS DURING WEEK
Three Suicides, Seven Violent Deaths,
and Thirteen Victims of
Consumption.

The report OF the Health Department.
for the week ended last Saturday SHOWS
that during the period mentioned there
occurred in the District 1W deaths and
50 births. Sixty-eight white people died
and SO negroes. Fifty-six white infants
were born and q negroes
or the deaths. 10 were due 20 cOnsump-
ton, and were caused by violence.
There were 3 suicides.
OF diphtheria. new cases were re-
ported. and discharged, leaving 20 caseS
under trea tment
Scarlet fever shows a reduction from
50 10 81 cases. there having been new
cases developed. and discharged
The one case of smallpox which has
been in quarantine at the hospital for
several weeks was discharged recover
ed on the 9Th instant and the District
Is therefore entirely free from this dis-
ease
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
ARTS AND CRAFTS.

Art Crafts for Beginners is the title
Of book by Frank G. Sanford. director
Of the Arts Craft Department Of Chau-
tauQus. The book describes in detail
Design. Oodworking. Typography,
Sheet-metal Working Leather Work,
Bookbinding Clay Modelling. Basketry
and Bead Work. and has the indorse-
ment OF many leaders I'm the Arts and
Crafts movement. Another book OF prac-
teal interest, soon TO be issued By the
Century Company also, is "AIary's Gar
den." by Frances Duncan. really prac-
teal treatise on the making Of a flower
garden told I'm the form or a story.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
MINORITY PARTY MAKES
THE TROUBLE IN PANAMA

Admiral Walker, chairman OF the 18TH
milan Canal Commission. who has just
returned from Panama, declares that the
reports OF friction between the commits
sion and the Panama government arose
from the nature OF political conditions
in the new republic
The report that ! was at odds with
the Panama government arose from 2
political faction. he said. LAS a matter
OF fact, ! do not think there is anyone
whose relations with the Panama gov
eminent are more cordial than mine"
The canal commission VIII soon meet
here and consider the question Of the
contract witA the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company. which works in connection
with the Panama Railroad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
BETRAYED BY SILENCE.

To the Editor Of the Washington Times:
see that the real instigator OF the
telegram trick has again visited the
closely guarded Child OF Democracy"
Now look out for another trick. After
the Injunction upon him as precedent to
his nomination why cannot ne be left
alone to his reticence? Why bother him
with questions 10 try 20 draw him out
from MS seclusion? Hi and others
thought II they could make him play
Dummy they could stuff him to suit
their notions OF what should be demand
ed as suitable candidate 10 show be-
fore the people. But the dear people are
fast finding him oct, and no advantage
will be gained.
AZ Lincoln would say, 1t reminds
me-" In the good old days OF woodpiles
and quilting bees. etc. in dear old Con
necticut. there was gathered goodly
number OF DANES in the spare room or a
country house, and the good wife was
engaged In the kitchen preparing viands
for the party, while her stripping BOY
was hanging 20 her apron strings and
heFginR 10 20 IN to this convention OF
old women, whose voices could be heard
in animated discussion ana stories
FINALLY the mother said, Wen. Johnny.
1you may 20 in IL you viii promise me
not to talk" and with this understood
~ was ushered in and took his seat in
his accustomed corner
pretty soon one good old dame said.
M, son. what Is your manner No re-
snonse. Another asked his age and So
ICitouslv Inquired about his religious
nondition. and stlll another asked II he
T'aTt TO school. He still looked steadily
W. the are and said nothing. One of
the good danes exclaimed at last, Why.
- wife from the kitchen appeared
s0d Johnny exclaimed. Mother. they
fa',nd me out. and / didn't say a word
either, IL LIE SIACh-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
VAST INCREASE IN THE
EXPENSE OF THE NAVY

Great increase in the navy during ths
past five years IS shown In the annual
report of the Auditor for the Navy De-
partment. just issued
The auditor pleads for an increase in
his clerical force on account OF the over
whelming increase in the number. COM
pleXity, and size Of the accounts OF dis
bursting officers, rendered for settlement
The numerical strength of the naval
establishment he places at 4l.ZS6 while
in 1890 IL was 81 199 During the past
year IL has increased just 5000.
The total amount OF appropriations for
1905 is SOS 279 81. So For 1900 the apprO-
priations were $4S. T1S. 1898.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
MACHINISTS' BAND GIVES
CONCERT AT NAVY YARD

The Naval Gun Factory Machinists'
Band Will give a concert at the Navy
Yard this evening, Beginning at Z o'clock.
The following program will be rendered
under the direction Of Charles + Stan
icy:
March. "Vidette'' ...................Ku ebler
A JapO rhapsody "Karama."
Mabel Mckinley
Selection from opera. 'LucreZia
Borgia" -Donizetti
Polka. cornet solo, The Pioneer"
Durand
DANES Joyce.)
Waltz. Daughters OF Love" ..... Bennett
Intermezzo. a Missouri Mule" Blake
Sc ection from opera Wang"
Arranged by Thomas
HaLFOl. american VI CACAldAAi
Waltz, Sounds From Erin" .... Bennett
March, "RoWsey. Dowsey Girls" Asher
Finale, "Star-Spangled Banner Key
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
A RURAL OPINION.

VIII Carleton. author OF the famous
"Over the Hill TO the PoOrhouse" and
many other poems. was recently travel
ing in a stage coach among the Green
Mountains, when he fell into q literary
conversation with a prosperous farmer.
who evidently resided in one Of the
towns along the road. In the course of
conversation the farmer, who had TO
suspicion OF the authors identity. quoted
from Mr. Cartoons poems to illustrate
some point he was trying TO make.
"Oh. that's from Carleton" said the
poet. land I never have been in the
habit OF believing half he said
The farmer eyed him moment some
what CONTEMPORARY.
well, stranger, he retorted, slowly.
Il don't know you, nor / don't want 10
be uncivil. but IL you ever know half as
much as VIII Carleton does you'll know
twice as much as you do now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
ABNER DANIEL.

The Georgans,' Will n. Harben's
new novel Of Southern life, will be pub
hshed in September. The central fig
ure in the story is Abner Daniel, the
kindly. shrewd old Southern farmer who
gave his name to a previous story Of
Mr.. Harden. In The Cfeorgians." Alb
ner takes a more active part In the
plot than I'm the former book, and proves
himself a first-rate detective. He tells
many a funny story I'm the course OF the
narrative. The Harpers believe it to be
the strongest novel Mr. Harden has yet
done, and that in Abner Daniel he has
AIDED a living character to the genuine
heroes of fiction
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
MARK TWAIN IN NEW YORK.

Mark Twain has leased a house IN
New York for several years, in one CT
its old historic neighborhoods. II Is sit
uated on lower Fifth Avenue. two blocks
from Washington Square, region rich
In literary and artistic associations. il
is tall. high-stOOped dwelling. built il
the older fashion, substantial and com
Portable. Within few blocks OF II IS
the town house of Richard Watson Gll-
der, and nearer still. stands Mayor Nc
Clellan's red-brick Washington Square
home and not far from that the home or
Ernest PeiXOtto, the artist. The neigh
borhOOd is quiet and picturesque.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
EDGAR Russell
SUCCEEDS COLONEL ALLEN

Major Edgar Russell. Of the Signal
Corps has relieved Col. James Allen, OF
that corps. from duty in charge OF lay
ing the Alaskan cable. Colonel Allen
has been ordered TO return TO Govern
ors Island. where he VIII resume his
duties as chief signal officer OF the De-
partment OF the East
Major Russell sailed on Thursday from
Seattle on the United States cable ship
Burnside. bound for Alaska. with to
miles Of cable, which Will be laid be-
tween Sstka and Valdes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
The Dot Again Platform.

Some OF the criticism of President
Roosevelt's attitude is apparently di-
rected at his virtual declaration that
whatever the Administration has
done in the past it is going 10 do
again in the future. The critics seem
TO think that it is not becoming in a
President to say that he has done
the best he can and is going TO keep
on along the same road. But why
shouldn't he? What more can any
man do than what he believes to be
right, and when he has done this,
why should he not continue?
II certainly was not 70 be expected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
MERRIMAN AT HOME.

The late Henry Seton Merriman. eu-
thor Of "Barlasch OF the Guard" though
not much Of 81 cial Hon abroad. was
splendid host at home. At one time
he lived I'm the country at the top OF a
very steep hill and extended the follow
ing racy welcome to his visitors: 'Ev-
cry man who bicycles up my Hill is re
warded at the top with bottle OF cham
payne" II is a difficult hill. and every
man who accomplished the feat got his
bottle as did also a great many other
men who tried. failed, and acquired
nothing but a great thirst"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
THROWN INTO RIVER
BY HAZERS; MAY DIE

LAFAYETTE. Ind. Sept 17.-As a re-
suit OF the annual fight OF the freshmen
and sophomore classes OF Purdue Uni
verslty, Frank Miller is dying Of pneu-
monia at his home
The sophomores repeatedly drove, or
threw, him into the middle OF the Wa
bash River, and Miller finally swan 20
the opposite shore, making his escape.
He started for his home across the
railroad bridge. naked and weak, and
fell from exhaustion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

Among the things which the armies
found out In the mimic campaign at
Manassas was that IL is unwise 10 send
men out on forced marches ia new
shoes. II the campaign had lasted
longer il might have been found that
some other things were the matter with
the shoes. Army shoes are admittedly
the weak points OF good many other
wise well equipped and conducted cam
ualRus
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
ORIENTAL RUGS

The Oriental Rug Primer brought out
several year, ago has been entirely re-
written, enlarged ard brought up to date
in every respect. II contains forty
seven pages OF rug terms, alphabetically
arranged and including I43 titles. II also
contains what all previous rug books.
evea the most pretentious, have lacked.
"A color map of the Oriental rug coun-
tries. Persons interested In Oriental rugs
who wish TO know "A little more aboUt
them will find here just what they wa nj
stated sucCinCtly and clearly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
SUSAN CLEGG.1

Anne Warner. the author OF Susan
Clcgg and Her Friend Mrs. LathrOp." Is
one OF the busiest Of the newer Ameri-
can authors. Besides her Susan Clegg''
stories. which one critic says are 'un-
surpassed for their original character
drawing quaint humor and homely phil
osophy." she is the author OF "A Wom-
ans Will" published last spring, and
she IS given leading place with her
novelette, IN the current issue OF Aims
lees MaRaZine'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
HOME FROM EUROPE.

The many friends OF Louis Goldsmith,
who has been associated with Lans-
burgh & Brother for many years. VIII
be pleased to know that he has returned
after trip abroad. While in Europe
Mr.. Goldsmith visited his birthplace and
all the important cities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

The mllitiamen at Manassas found out
that war IS not all merry jest. and
Ii IS much better for a man to find that
out In a sham fight than after he has
enlisted for three years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

So many have charged the promoters
OF the shipbuilding concern with fraud
that the effort OF some OF them to get
their money back will be watched with
much interest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

A business man AYERS that emancipa-
ton from the lunch habit is the most
important step which can be taken by a
young man who desires 20 succeed. But
breakfast and dinner take time, too
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

1t is hardly TO be believed that Russia
has cOurt-martialed and shot a defeated
admiral Establishment OF such a pre-
cedent would decimate the forces OF the
Gar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
GOSSIP OF DAY
At THE CAPITAL
POStmasterGeneraland Miss
Payne Coming Home.
HARPERS OFF FOR ST. LOUIS
DR.. George P. Wilson, Pastor of Assem-
bly, Presbyterian Church, Re
turns From Vacation.

Postmaster General and Mrs. Payne
are expected to return to Washington
today, or not later than tomorrow.
Miss Wilson will leave Washington the
24th or 18th of the month and sail for
Europe on September y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

Col. and Mrs Robert n. Harper and
Mrs l. V Riley, of Providence. r. l.,
left the city today for Richmond, where
they will join the governor OF Virginia
and stan officers and their wives. where
the party will all take private car for
ST. Louis and spend two weeks at the
Worlds Fair
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

Because a New York waiter spilled
soup OF the dress Of "A customer. the
woman knocked him down. and stood
IN his breastbone. while she made re-
marks deemed appropriate to the occa-
sion. The discreet waiter selects with
care the person on whom to
shower warm soup.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

The disposition OF the tobacco trust 10
run the Treasury Department. OF course
is sweet and gracious. but stu the
Treasury officials feel inclined TO earn
their own salaries
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

New York has more school children
than It has seats in the schools. and is
raising the usual dOlorous howl Re
form is promised. Reform always is
promised. Meanwhile the children run
wild IN the streets. learning bad man
ners and being run over by automobiles
and trucks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Grafiin, who
were married in Baltimore on Wednes-
day evening, are spending their honey
moon in Washington. Mrs. Grafiin was
Miss Clara K. Williams. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram n. williams, OF
Baltimore. They will make their home
In Cldtown, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

The proceedings for the condemnation
OF ground for the Union Station plaza
have been postponed. II Street was
torn open. however, before any post
ponement gag could save II for. the
winter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

An English country house Is reported
TO be haunted, but the owners think II
is due TO late suppers- There will be no
romance left in the world II things go on
thus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

GeOgrapher Rollin A. Harris is OF the
opinion that there IS sand at the North
Pole. Any man who gets there. how
ever. Will have to start with his own
supply
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
Mr.. Spear Expected Home

W. K. Spear. secretary Of the Spanish
Claims Commission. who has been
abroad, is expected to return to Wash
ington in a few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

A ten-year-old boy has had the lock-
jaw cured by a nine days freeze
We've known a politicians lockbox yield
to a one DAYS freeze-out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

Those pianos tor the public schools
have been productive of discord even
before school opened.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
OIL MAKES POET
A MILLIONAIRE
Joaquin Miller Now a Very
Wealthy Man.
GUSHERS UPON TEXAS LAND
Bard of Sierras" Sorry Fortune Was
Not Made by Pen or Cali
fornia Gold.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Sept. II
From poet TO millionaire is the position
In which Joaquin Miller. Poet OF the ST.
erras." finds himself. but il is because
Of oil. not poetry.
The poet IS now wondering what he
viii do with his newly acquired wealth.
Information OF his fortune has reached
M Miller within the last few DAYS at
his home on the heights back OF Oak
land.
Il have been informed" said Mr.. Nil
Ter. that oil has been found in and
around the land that I have held in
Texas for 50 many years, and am sup
posed 10 be worth a great deal OF money.
This is what they tell me from the place
where the land Is located
Gushers Spout Wealth.
There are Texas gushers all around
there. and a Texas gusher. ! believe.
spouts wealth IN the shape OF the oil OF
commerce
But while I am now on the borders
Of millionnairedom I find that whatever
qualification / may feel is tempered with
the regret Of writer and a Californian
the first that it was made through
sources other than my pen. and the sec
ond that It was made IN the oil OF trade
from level plain instead Of through the
gold of my beloved California hills.
1T is not often that d poet steps from
the most ordinary circumstances to
wealth. and I am wondering what 1 Will
do with so much money / shall use Il
for my fellow-man and for my friends
who occasionally come 10 me at my 1T
tie place on the top OF the Oakland
hills"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17
Points in Paragraphs.

Bull Run has resumed its normal
quiet It took $4,000 men to wake it up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

II there really Is typhoid fever at Har-
pers Ferry it is requested not 10 be too
neighborly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

Order is so good. and freedom from
crime so marked. in Washington that
one hardly dares mention the subject
without knocking wood
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

DR.. George P. Wilson. pastor OF the
Assembly Presbyterian Church. has re-
turned from his vacation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

The large hole in II Street, a neces-
sity OF progress. may not be pleasing.
but II Is likely TO remain so long that
people Will get used to IT,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-17

There is not more than trifing danger
that anybody will become dangerously
addicted 70 the boiled water habit.