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struck the fire. into it she plunged and.
keeping her courage on the narrow
ledge, made the turn out on the noun
tain side.
1T seemed a half-hOur before We were
through that hell And as we emerged
from the sweeping pillows Z felt her
talter ] was too weak 10 guide her. but
she managed 20 stagger TO safety lust
as l rolled from her back.
was In the hospital in San Fran
cisco month before / was in shane 10
be about and it was three months before
/ could get back to the mountains TO
try 10 ind Dolly. My father had become
reconcilcd 10 me during my illness and
l wanted TO buy the old mare and take
her back home with me-
They told nc that she had been had
ly burned and was no good and had
been turned out on the hillside to die.
but ! found her today in this shin
ment from New Mexico and from this
time forth TO the end of her days she Is
going 20 wade In bluegrass and have
every care horse can have. because il
was through her that / am here"
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house in X Street, the event viii Ger
tainly be propitious. Miss EIkins is one
Of the finest athletes among the younger
girls, and from her earliest childhood
has sat the saddle like an old profes-
sionai rider
While not the handsomest girl among
the debutantes. Miss EIkins is pos
sessed Of wonderful personality. a keen
wit, and is such a Tollicking. happy.
weil-bred girl that she will probably
stand out as one of the most popular
girls of the winter. She has been edu-
Gated abroad for the most. and with her
mother has Travelled all over Europe.
Third Assistant Secretary of State
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5enOrlta Llsie walker. NaI,tlnez.

and Judging from their popularity az
me Virginia resort. they viii be de-
lishtluIly received. They are attractive
Dlonds, wealthy. and finely educated
Mrs. William Winlock viii present her
daughter Miss Isabel Winlock, who has
long been looked upon as one Of Wash
ihston s most attractive unfolding buds.
Miss Katherine Head.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heald. of n Street.
will formally present their daughter.
Miss Katherine Bradley HealG. 10 So
ciety early in December. Miss HsaId
was born and raised in Washington.
and comes from the old resident set
often referred TO as cave dwellers" BY
the fioating population Of Washington.
Her mother was before marriage Miss
Emma c, Bradley. and long Identified
with the old families Of the District.
Miss Head would probably have made
her debut year or so ago, but for Der
mother being in deep mourning.
il is not improbable that Miss Ethel
de Koven viii be presented formally by
her parents, Mr and Mrs Reginald de
Koven. before the winter is over. She
is not only one Of the wealIhiest OF the
adopted daughters OF Washington but
one OF the most accomplished. POSSESS
ing a combination Of her mothers love
FOR literature and a deft handling OF
the pen. with her fathers wonderful
gift for music
Another pretty girl. so sweet and win
ming that at least a dozen Washington
beauX are watching for her formal APP
pearance. is Miss Zelma PilsOn. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN {. Pill
son. OF Richmond, who have spent the
past few seasons in Washington.
Miss Alice Miller
Miss Alice Miller viii be formally pre-
scented at the home OF her parents.
Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Fred
erick A Miller. early in the season.
Mrs. Miller was formerly Miss Alice
Townsend. and presented her other
daughter, Miss Edith KILLER, TO society
two years ago.
Commander and Mrs. William II.
Switzerland Will present their second
daughter Miss Mary ROdman Souther-
land. TO society, and from previous
peeps had ar the wide world since thu
debut Of her sister, Miss Harriet r.
Switzerland one OF the city's most
favored girls, her appearance VIII be
greeted with cheers by a number or
young people.
Sir Liangs Daughter.
AS the list grows apaes il increases IN
interest, and If only Sir LANG Cheng
would consent TO the formal presenta-
ton OF his very pretty daughter. and We
could for once have an Oriental bud.
who was not done up IN ribbons and
laces in conventional style and started
on LIES road at an afternoon tea. there
would be a welcome spice about il But
this is not likely to happen. as Sir
Lang is a scholar, and Whli enjoying
the lighter side OF life 70 some extent,
wishes his daughter TO devote her time
to study while in this country.
Now since the election has placed
President Roosevelt in the White House
for another four years this season VIII
bring 10 Washington several or his
young relatives. who viii BIZ presented
next month, and the old Waite House
viii, as of old. be the mecca OF al the
official buds
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Miss Hoyt is an accomplished girl and
will maintain IN the future her great
popularity OF the past.
Miss Zadie CAT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Gaff, OF Gin
einnati. have leased the residence for
merry occupied by ex-Secretary Of WaI
and Mrs. Root. and viii present their
daughter. Miss Zadie Gan from that i'm
/ posing residence. They are building a
| handsome home in Twentieth Street,
which will not be ready for occupancy
1 this season.
| Other Out-of-town people who will
/ bring their seasons bud TO Washington
are Mr.. and Mrs. George Choate Ken
dali who have leased the residence of
| the Surgeon General and Mrs. Stern
/ berg. In California Avenue. and who
/ Will present Mrs. Kendalrs daughter,
Miss Florence Conrad. Miss Conrad las
been educated for the greater part in
Europe. and is a charming and accom-
plished girl.
Gen. and Mrs. John c. Black, who
spent the summer at the Tamaracks,
their summer home in Mackinac ISL
ands, Mich. have taken a house here for
the winter. and VIII present their daugh-
ter Miss Helene z. Black. who is al
ready being constantly entertained at
debutante teas and luneheoEs.
Miss Caroline Schroeder.
Miss Caroline Schroeder, who Is to be
presented at a tea at her fathers resi-
dence. 1916 n Street. December l. is one
or the handsOmest girls OF the debutante
set. and has for several years been
watched with interest and admiration
by a number OF the beaux who have
annually paid devotion 10 the pref
test debutantes for more years past
than we care 10 tell
Miss Caroline Schroeder is the daugh-
ter Of Capt. and Mrs. Seaton Schroeder,
and when her father was appointed
governor OF Guam. accompanied MIN
With her mother and sisters to that
place. Otherwise except for the sum-
mers spent at their jamestown. r. l..
home. Miss Caroline has passed her life
IN Washington, and was educated in
Washington schools.
The Misses Dunn, daughters OF Mr..
and Mrs. Lanier Dunn, who, since their
return from Europe a few months ago,
have kept a lively pace with society at
the Hot Springs of Virginia. will make
their debut this season in Washington,
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Senorits Elena Calderon

ter from Bolivia and Sonora Calderon.
While the minister's appointment only
dates from May OF last spring. Senorita
Calderon's mother is an American wo-
man, formerly a Miss Arcadia Yarnen,
Of Philadelphia. and It was in visits 10
her relatives in this country that she be-
came familiar with American ways.
Plans for the presentation--of this
frank and pretty bud, who VIII easily
be as popular as the other Misses Cal
have not been made, but with most OF
the other buds she viii likely wait un-
I'll December for her coming out
DOna Marie Auguste Calvo.
Senorita Marie Calvo. daughter Of
the minister from Costa Rica and
Sonora Calvo, is also numbered among
this interesting contingent as is also
Senorita Adelaide Martin Rivero Stall
ford, the eldest daughter Of the first
secretary Of the Cuban legation and
Sonora Martin Rivero.
Not a Debutante.
a mistake arose as TO the debut OF
MademOiscue des Portes de la Fosse.
daughter of the Counselor Of the French
embassy, and Nine. des Portes de Ia
FCsse. who was Teckoned among this
years buds. from the fact that her
name was placed along with those Of
her parents in the diplomatic list edited
by the State Department. when former
custom was 10 only place upon the list
such members Of a diplomatic family
as had formally been presented 10 So
ciety or were attached 10 the stan.
Mile. dies POrtes went out a great
deal during her summer residence AZ
Narragansett Pier. where the French
embassy was located during the sum
mer, and while she will not be formally
presented this season. viii attend all
affairs intended 10 distract the minds
of the younger set
Miss Katherine Elkius heads the LIST
or attractive debItantes 10 merge from
official society. and With the beautiful
set'!hs furnished by Senator Ellxins' fine
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Story of Grateful 6lan and Puckp 6larf

.'Weu, I'll tell you. A year ago last
summer i was ia the California noun
tains. ] was broke, as the old man ana
myself had a temporary disagreement
] was working with railroad as time
keeper. had 20 ride twelve miles a day
through the toughest country in Cali
fornia, and the little mare used TO carry
me.
Il would not be here if it had not
been for her nerve when mine failed
One day we We're going along a twist
ing trail that was being changed into q
railroad grade. The men had cleared
the chaparul from both sides. and the
Eummy. resinOus stun lay steWiug in
the sun. The grade lay along the side OF
a canyon and IN some places the noun
tain was so steep that a man could toss
"a stone half "a mile.
Dolly kept priclng her ears back
ward and casting sideloug chances at
me. and / did all / could 10 aOothe her.
Finally there came a pun Of wind that
carried some OF the brands clear out on
the mountain side. and In few more
seconds. by leaning over the edge OF the
Made,I could see the blue smoke and
yellow flames as they ate their way into
the heaps Of brush. The smell OF the
rosin In the Chaparral struck me as be-
ing too close for comfort. and 1 told
the little mare 10 move along.
when q gust Of white flame swept up
Out OF the furnace and touched my Left
side. i felt my senses reel, and expected
the next moment 10 be my last. There
was lull ia the attack OF the fire just
al this juncture and the old mare turn
cd her head around and looked me
squarely in the eye.
II just had time 90 murmur Into Nhy
hands ! commend my spirit, when she
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and Mrs. Peirce, ike numerous other
people who become enamOred with the
brilliancy Of Washington society. will
bring their niece, Miss Gwendolyn Cum
Minis, Of Boston, TO be formally present
ed, and like the other official buds OF
the season. she viii figure at all the
official affairs at the White House, and
assist her aunt az all of her own enter
tainn.lnts
Solicitor General and Mrs. Hr--t have
one OF the most delightful girls Of the
season 10 introduce, Ia the person OF
their daughter Miss Eleanor Hoyt. who
has blossomed into young womanhood
IL Washington.
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Society viii Welcome
Many Charming Buds
This Season.
MademOiSelleS, Misses.
and Some Beautiful
SenOritaS.
Several of the President
Relatives VIII Be in
the List.

" y nth a formidable array OF un-
Nj usually pretty and accom-.
v v plished buds from the DiplO-
matte Corps a debutante from
the Cabinet circle a full dozen from Off
cial society at large and still more from
the ranks of the Smart Set" of Wash
ngton's migratory population and some
from resident society" there viii be
sufficient fresh element for the Bach
eloTs' COtiuOns" the Sixty Couple Cot
hlons" and other dancing affairs, TO
force last seasons scanty crop OF buds
into wall flowers before Lent rings down
The curtain for a few weeks respite.
II that terrible question Of precedence
should present itself among the buds. A"
Senorita Belen de AZpirOz would natu-
rally head the list as I'm fact she is
rightfully entitled TO dc I'm any event,
ard next 20 her for consI Iteration would
come bright breezy. lovabIe Pauline
Morton. daughter Of the Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Morton.
Question Not TO Intrude.
Luckily. however. such a highly dis
agreeable and much misunderstood sub
Ject win not be allowed 10 thrust itself
IN 10 mar the happiness of society's
hedglings, and only the all important
subject OF how my girl is 10 be pre-
scented, and who viii venture first, dis
turbs the mater mind.
All over the country there Is a ten
deney toward the return TO the evening
reception and dance, and certainly there
is no more brilliant or attractive form Of
managing the event Then IL is not
half so tame as the insipid afternoon
tea or the sprightlier dinner dance. and
gives a far better chance for the display
OF pretty gowns. SO. while scarce a sin
gle mother has decided upon the form
or bringing out my girl" and but
few ever upon the date, this old-new
idea gives a charming air Of expec-
fancy TO the male portion of society at
least
SenOTita de AzpiToz.
senorita de Azpiroz. daughter OF the
Mexican ambassador and Sonora de Az
piroZ, has grown from a shOrt-frOcked
schoolgirl into a finished young lady i'm
Washington, and is perfect master of
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HIS WELL-KNOWN NAME.

An English manufacturer who has
just returned from "a tour in Scotland is
relating AN amusing incident which oc-
CURED during his trip.
In "a remote village In the lowlands he
came across an inhabitant OF such ven
cradle appearance that ne stopped 10
chat with him.
by the way, what Is your name?''
Inquired the traveller. Robert Burns. %
was the answer Dear me- that's a
very well known name" Nae doot IL
is, mon; I've been blacksmith Ia this
village for nigh on sixty years. kan
sas city independent.
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II He Government has seldom had a
prettier family OF squatters than
the one which has this season
pre-empted the b x Redwood Tree
House over IN the grounds of the De-
partment Of Agriculture.
Here in the topmost story of this great
giant of the California forest two small
squirrels of the several hundred turned
loose in the parks OF the city by
Schmid the bird man, "A feW months
ago. have taken to housekeeping in fine
fashion, and so attracted the attention
of the clerks of that department that
they not only get their house rent free
but their board as well.
While most OF the squirrels forsook
such places as Lafayette Square and
other public parks in the heart OF the
city and betook themselves 20 such pri-
yate reservations as the Presidents
great big south front lawn. and the
more secluded parts of the parks along
the Mall this brazen little pair chose
one OF the most public and unique points
of interest in the Capital for carrying
on their domestic affairs.
Have Grown Tame.
They have grown SO tame and know
ing that each day AT noon time they
come scamperlng down from their lofty
residence. and with real boarding house
familiarity take luncheon with the
clerks.
They are fond of drinking from a
glass, and with their luncheon each day
goes nice cool drink from tumbler
set out for them by the clerks OF the
Agricultural Department
They take all sorts of liberties in
scampering over their human friends,
and ask no better table for the accom-
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COST CITY NOTHING.
How San Antonio, Texas, Secured New
Engine House.

Engine mouse
- ITIZENS Of San Antonio. Texas
may point TO a new engine
house erected in that city and
claim that il was built without
the expenditure Of a single cent Of
money from the public treasury. The
san Antonio Express explains how
this was done as follows: THE lot was
donated by Ed Stoves d Sons. as well
as all the necessary lumber. cornlce
V ork, and hardware. The house has
been built by the city carpenters. as.
sisted by picked men from the fire de-
partmont, and the painting has been
done by the city painter"
The new engine house Is one of the
best an the State of Texas. IL Is sur-
mounted by an observatory nftv feet
high, which commands q good view of
the entire city A man viii always De
on watch IN this tower He will have a
telephone al his elbow, connected with
the central station, so that he can inn
mediately communicate any uuusull
smoke or light which ne has observed.
This observatory Will be cool I'm sum
mer and wei heated in winter.
The view north, east, and south from
the observation tower shows the neces-
sity for the new fire station I'm its
vicinity On all sides there is a sea OF
single roofs. with scarcely a metal roof
anywhere in sight The neighburhood Is
thltkly built up with frame houses.
principally the homes Of persons Of only
moderate means. Telephones are very
scarce, making IL incOnvenient 10 turn
IA alarms.
The engine house is conveniently ADD
comfortably arranged 1t will house an
engine and a hose wagon.
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A YOUNG MAN. well dressed and
IA IN a great hurry. rushed up to
L \ the railroad tracks toward a
horse runway, IN the ST. Paul freight
yards. the other day. He was out Of
breath when he arrived az the chute,
where a load Of horses shipped from
New Mexico was about 20 be unlOaded.
'.They aren't "a very pretty lot" ven
tured the agent but they're an right.
By George, there's one more iu the car, %
he exclaimed as he raised the bars he
had dropped. and allowed a buckskin
mare, desperately lame behind 20 come
out.
The face cf the young man lighted up.
and he Sprang az the fence and vault-d
Il before the agent could prevent him
Dolly us Dolly" he s0bbed. as
he threw his arms about the little mares
neck. She rubbed her nose on his coat
and prieked her ears forward and back
ward with pleasure al the meeting.
The agent allowed the horse and man
10 say "h0Wdy" 10 each other and then
inquired:
We'll young fellow. how much VIII
you give Tor herr"
How much do you Want?" replied
the man
"slxty-fye dollars said the agent.
and the young maa started 20 count
out the bills.
Seems to know you. sir. said one OF
the hOstlers.
yes. 1 should think so. replied the
Young man. she knows me. and Ger
tainIy know her. She isn't pretty. DuL
I wouldn't trade her for English Lad.
or Hamburg Belle or any Of those flyers.
and i guess Dan Patch would be- over
locked II MF. Savage should offer %
swap with me for Dolly
.sKVhyT'
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* Interesting Squirrel Family of SquaHers X

topmost window OF their home to the
haru asphalt paving that surrounds the
tree at its base. Going quickly over and
picking the little chan up, he found that
he was unconscious, so after rubbing
him for a little while and making sure
that no bones were broken. he set the
victim OF the accident down on the hOOF
inside the building and then awaited de-
velopments, which were not very long
in coming.
In a few seconds down came the little
mother. and after making sure that the
little fellow was not killed, and as be
was not seriously hurt. she felt at lib
erty 10 scOld him for his negligence in
falling out OF the window She pro-
ceeded to do so in a very hearty man
ner, then when she had let OF the safety
valve of her wrath she bent over thu
youngster and he. evidently understand
ing what she wanted. rolled up in a lit
tie knot. and putting his forefeet around
her neck was carried up 10 his dOmieils
above.
Home of the Squirrels.
The large redwood that is the home OF
these little squirrels is one Of those
majestic old trees that make California
famous, Il was brought from the Gala
veras forests of California IN sections
for exhibition al the Worlds Fair IA
Chicago, and is said % be one Of the
largest, If not the largest, trees In the
world.
The squirrels are getting SO numerous
and increasing so rapidly in the different
parks that go TO make up the Mall
that is is thought that in "a few years
tie Government VIII have to have their
experts on such matters al work on
methods for the suppression of the
squirrel population ia Washington.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-29

Mr.. Wilson is a brother of Mrs.
Dunlap.
II 4 r
j. f. Martin of Littleton, was
registered today at the Hotel Mer-
Ger.
Frank Rymer of Middlebourne,
was transacting business in the
city today.
Mrs. Ella BeardmOre of Woods
field, O., is the guest of her Sis
ter, Mrs. Robert Mccormick, of
Wells street.
J. F. Partridge, secretary of the
Ohio Valley Electric Railroad
company, went to Parkersburg
this morning to spend Sunday
with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Stewart of
Middlebourne, passed through the
city this afternoon on their way
home from a visit of a few weeks
with relatives in Northern Ohio.
x II 4
Contractor Edward Boyd and
bride arrived in the city last ev,
ening from their bridal trip tc
the World s fair at st. Louis. Mr.
Boyd was married a few weeks
ago at Bradford, Pa, to Miss
Lillian Meckling Of this city.
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Presbyterian.

Preaching by the pastor at II
a. m. and 80 p. IN.
Sundays school at 9 As a. m.
Junior and intermediate Chris
tan Endeavor at 2:30 p. m.
Senior Endeavor at $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday ev-
ening at 80.
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Baptist.

Preaching by the pastor at II
a. m. and I: 80 p. IN.
Sunday-school at 9 40 a. m.
Bible classes for men and WOm-
en-.
Prayer service Wednesday at
7 80 p. m.
Preaching at Gravel Hill mis-
sion at 3 p. m. on Sunday.
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Local News
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Only two more days of October.
q y Il
Contractor Tim Cushing went
to Pittsburg this morning.
Attorney Z. Il. B. Martin of St.
Marys, was in the city today.
4 a 4
G.. E. Pyle, Esq, of Middle
bourne, was in the city today.
The great card game, bunco, at
McCoy's Book store. 10,29-3t
IS. S. Fertig, oil operator, left
for points north this morning.
w. T. Hughes of Middlebourne,
was business caller here today.
y u =
j. E. Stealey of Middlebourne,
spent the day here with relatives,
q 4 4
John Weman of Woodsfeld, O.,
was business visitor in the city
today.
Wilburn McHenry of Middle.
bourne, was a business caller IN
the city today.
Bunco, the great game, price so
cents, at McCoy's Book store.
1O,29-3t
Harry Smith, editor of the Ty-
Ter County Star, went to Park
ersburg last evening.
Il y X
j. II. Meredith went to Long
Bottom, o., today to visit his
brother, James Meredith.
y x 4
e. A. Durham, president OF the
Tyler County bank, was Park
&rsburg business visitor today.
q u 4
Willis Harrington, Superinttnd-
ient of the Carter OH company,
went to Marietta this morning.
Miss Maud Rymer of Middle
bourne, spent the day in the city
shopping and calling on friends,
w. F. Taylor of Pine Grove,
spent last night in the city with
friends. He returned home this
morning.
j. r. HenthOrn and W. T. And
ersOn Of Jacksonbmg, were bust
ness callers in the city today.
X = 4
Mrs. G.. d. Smith, who has been
visiting her mother at Tyler City
for a week, returned to her home
this morning at st. Marys.
Homer JemisUn and sister, Mrs
Asia Powell, of MiddlebOurne, re-
turned this morning from a short
ASST with relatives at Cameron.
4 x a
Have You played Bunco, the
great card game Just in and for
gale at McCoy's Book store? Price
so cents. 1O,29-3t
The Citizens Hose company
will give a grand masquerade
ball on Monday night. A general
good time is assured to all who
attend
c. A. Krug, o. q. Guyton and
Thos. A Williams returned last
evening from st. Louis, where
they have been taking in the
sights Of the great Worlds fair
for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Irwin Will
son, who have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dunlap of
Rexford street, left for their home
at Cambridge O., this morning.
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James Chambers, proprietor of
the Riverview hotel, was able to
appear upon the streets today
with the aid of crutches. Mr..
Chambers had the misfortune a
few weeks ago to fracture a bone
of one of his limbs near the ankle
joint.