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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
MAKES MANY REQUESTS
TO CHARITY INSTITUTIONS

BY her will dated December 20. 1900,
Eleanor J. Cooper leaves nearly $4,000
for religious. charitable and scientific
purposes.
She directs that her estate shall be
distributed as follows: To the Presby-
terrain Board of Home Missions, $1,000
for the building of a church, preferably
for American Indians; for the ondow-
ment of a room in the Presbyterian Hos
pital in Philadelphia, $4,000, and TO the
same Institution s., 900 for a free bed; 10
the Columbian University is left $4,000,
TO be invested and the income to he
used in Investigating the nature Of ma
larial poisoning caused by sewer gas,
TO the Home for Incurables Is left 5000,
and twice this amount is left 70 the Ar
not ogden Hospital OF Elmira y. Y. TO
the COoperstowu Orphan Asylum is left
$500
To Sarah G.. Bonham. a sister of the
testatriX. is left 3. 600, and $2,OOO TO each
of the children of John A Reynolds.
The remainder of the estate Is left TO
the Homeopathic Hospital and Grace
Chapel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
.CORDOYA THREATENS,
BUT HIS WIFE IS FIRM
Failed to Induce Her to Return-Now
Declares He Will Sue
for Divorce.

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. J., July ~
The Rev. J. F. Cordova. the Methodist
parsOn. Of South River. who cloped with
Miss Julia Bovine. the choir singer. and
who took the girl back 10 New York
couple Of weeks ago, and then sent for
his wife, having failed to win his wife
back by his declaration that his affec-
ton for Miss Bovine was platOnic has
written to her a threatening letter,
cOuched in legal terms. demanding that
she return 10 him and threatening that
If she refuses he VIII go to Mexico and
begin suit for divorce.
Mrs. COrdova. who is in South River,
has retained counsel here. She says
she viii have nothing to do with her
husband and will speak 10 him only in
the presence OF witnesses.
Mrs. COrdova, for the first time since
the eIopement, IS talking OF the affair to
friends. She says her husband. who IS
said 70 be at the home of his brother
in-law, II. II. Dudley, Of Z Berkeley
Place, Brooklyn, called i'm two physi-
clans when he first came back from the
trip with Miss Bovine, with the idea of
being declared insane, and placed IN an
asylum. The plan fell through. Then
ne pleaded with his wife 10 take him
back. She refused. For over week
l4N WIS Ditsiu4iles sympathy seeking, re
pentant, and then he changed, and be
came threatening, brOwbeating hus-
band.
Mrs. COrdOva says she has not spoken
20 her husband since his return except
IN the presence Of witnesses. She takes
no stock in his story of platonic love.
and insists that he make "A full con-
iession Of his relations with Miss Bovine
before she will listen 70 any overtures
for reconciliation.
COrdOva's trial by the jury Of minis
tiers had been set. but as he has sur
rendered his parchments, and has been
suspended under charges, the trial has
gone over until the New Jersey confer
ence, ia March
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
An Appropriate GIFT.

\ girl who was invited recently to the
celebration Of a tin wedding wished her
gift 10 be something out of the ordinary,
while conforming 70 the requirements Of
the occasion IN being Of tin.
After some thought she bought a col
lection Of more than a dozen small arti-
cles. including a strawberry huller,
cream skinner, a spoon, mold for
butter pats. a biscuit cutter. a nutmeg
crater. a tea strainer, a tiny funnel. and
a cup-all useful articles which might
easily be overlooked by the average buy
CT Of kitchenWare.
Having her assortment. this girl then
bought a piece Of pale blue baby ribbon
and tied all the tin things together by
means of fancy loops. varying in leng h.
y perfect cascade Of loops finished the
top, and the whole thing was laid in
shallow pastebOard box, ready for pres
entatiOn IL formed ore of the prettiest
gifts and was one Of those most apprc-
ciated by the recipients.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
Delicious Orange Mint Cap.

Orange mint cup is delicious and re-
freshing dessert for convalescent
Miss Farmer. an authority on invalid
cooking. prepares the cup by removing
the pulp from a sour orange, sprinkling
1t with three-quarters Of a tablespoonful
Of powdered sugar, a tablespoonful Of
chopped mint, and one teaspoOnful each
OF lemon juice and sherry wine. Place
the fruit in a champagne glass, chill
thoroughly, and serve with a sprig of
mint stuck in the top.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

archie 4. Heitz. g. L. 5. a, and
Josephine Smithson. p. Prince George
county, Md
Ben Wallace. 20, and Ella Johnson a.
~ craven G. .Nawls, p. and Daisy
Fletcher, p, both or Cathcart. Va.
John c. Blake. q. Boston, Mass, and
Jane NJ. Archibald, %. District OF CO.
lumbia
Michael r. Berry. 90 and Mamie
Harry W. Stewart. .. and Anna r.
Stresks. -
William T. Sparcnberg. %. and VII
hclmina No!tz, %, both OF baltimore
James II. Franklin, 81. ana Lizzie +.
Davis. r.
Martin J.. Ayrcs. p. and Fanny Nav
simpson. 20 both Of Fairfax county. Va.
John -. Trumbo, 60. and FIinna Mich
els. %. both of Fauquier county VA
Glenn Y. Acre %, District of CoIuu-
bia. and Grace T.. Nevins. %. Olean. NJ
WILLIAM Chambers, "A, PHILADELPHIA
Ia, and Pearl A Nokes, y, District of
Columbia.
James Coleman, "A and Matte Slaugh-
ter. -
jeremiah w. Looney, u. and Annie
Flynn, =.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
GIRL SMASHES RECORD
SWIMMING At NEWPORT
Edna Barger Beats Men in Race Against
Time for One and Quar-
ter lilies.

NEWPORT. July 22.-Two swimming
records have been smashed at Bailey's
Beach Edna Barger swan from Bailey
Beach 20 Hazards Beach. a distance Of
one and one-quarter miles. in an even
hour, beating the best previous record
for women. held bv Anna Tooker Best,
by twenty minutes.
Later she swan the distance in fifty
minutes. beating the mems record by
several minutes.
Miss Bargcr was accompanied on her
swim by two men OF the life-saVing
guard. but received no assistance from
them. She swan the distance without
stop. and this fact adds materially
10 her accomplishment as Miss Best,
when she made her record, made several
stops.
Miss Barger is the youngest daughter
OF Samuel +. Barger. and * an enthusi-
asst in all classes of sport. She is one
OF the women lawn tennis players at
the Casino and is skillful In other sports.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
Hints Fo1 Washing Day.

Try washing red table linen in water
In which a little borax mas been dis
solved.
Add a few drops Of ammonia to the
blue water to whiten the clothes.
Clothes turned right side out. care
fully folded and sprinkled are half
ironed.
Wet fruit stains with alcohol or pour
boiling water through them.
Kerosene in the boiling water whitens
clothes safely, especially such as are
yellow from lying away. Put a table
spoonful to each gallon OF suds.
For very yellow or srimy things make
an emulsion of kerosene, clear limewater
and turpentine in equal parts. Shake
them together until creamy. then add a
cupful 20 a bOilerful of clothes and boil
for half an hour
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
RENOUNCES PROMISE
OF MARRIAGE At ALTAR
Chicago Man Answered Priest No, and
Fled IN Haste From
the Church.

CHICAGO, IL. July Standing at
the altar With his prospective bride
Stanley Probes. a South Chicago cleo
trician. renowned his promise OF mar
rage. Then while the 30 guests eazed
ia ast0nishment he turned and fed.
lie was pursued through the streets by
an angry crowd. and finally was rescued
by the police and locked up for safe
keeping.
The disappointed young woman. Miss
Margaret Malta, eighteen years old. is
broken hearted. and can give no explain
alton OF her former lover conduct
The priest had just asked the uues-
ton DO YOU take this woman for your
wife," VIXEN Probes shouted NO" and
ran out Of The church He refuses 10
explain his behavior
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
MISS kuRRIS GETS
VERDICT FOR $4,000

WINSTED. Conn. July 22.-Bertha
Norris. Administrative, and a graduate
Of Bryn Mawr College. has been award
ed 5000 damages by Judge William 5.
Case. Of the superior court, because OF
the death of her father. the Rev. A. II.
Norris, of TorringfoId, who was killed
by a New York. New Haven and Hart
ford train in BuTTyyille, on January 1,
1893, while driving 70 that place 70 con-
duct Sunday services.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
FALLS TO HER DEATH
OVER A STEEP CLIFF
American Girl Loses Hold on Rocks and Punges to Bot
tom-Companion Saved

Of one Of the steepest cliffs. Her friend.
Miss Morrison. also essayed the perilous
fete. When part way down they found
the task impossible and in attempting
10 ascend missed their footing They
chung 10 projecting rocks, and shouted
loudly FOR help.
Miss Gould became exhausted. She
released her hold and fell thirty feet 10
the rocks below. She was killed instant
y.
Miss Morrison held on little longer
and was rescued by a friend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
CHILD IS RUN OVER
BY EXPRESS WAGON

Knocked down and run over by e
heavy express wagon Of the Blue Line
Transfer Company. while playing in
the street, Alma Moore, nine years old.
Of Riverdale, Nd. was painfully bruised
about the body last evening. The child
had been visiting az 732 II Street north
west, and was romping in n Street near
Eighth street when the accident Oc-
CURED. DR. Lewis J. Eiggles attended
the girl. but said none of her injuries
was serious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
ENGINEER BAND CONCERT.

The United States Engineer Band,
julius Hamper. leader, will give the
following program at 1880 this evening
in Garfield Park:
March, Sincerely Yours" 10y Whitney
Overture Light Cavalry" ..-.-.--S uppe
SaNaph0nc solo. Sparkling Dew
Drops ....................Bl anchatern
By Corporal BrOcchin.
Waltz THE Position" ......... Fahrback
Selection, "Rlgolette' ..............,.Ne rdi
IntermezZo. "AuOna". 80. Mabel Mckinley
Excerpts from the Sultan Of
Medley. 1889 ........... Calvin
"Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22

HALIFAX. y. s. July 22.-AIiss Mary
Gould an American tourist, Of Fitch
burg. Mass, met a shocking death by
falling from "a cliff near Parrsboro
Accompanied b. a party of friends
Miss Gould left Wolfville. where she
was spending the summer on a nexcUy-
sion 10 Parrsb0ro. The party landed
from the steamer at Partride Island
where rugged, steep cliffs are the de-
light Of tourists.
Miss Gould started 20 descend the face
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
FIFTY CENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE

BAiSiDE. +. J., July p - Edward
Hope. OF THIS village, considers himself
the iuckiest man on the north shore,
since by purchasing for 20 cents a ticket
on "a 500 Orient blackboard automobile
winch was ratified al Columbia Hose
Comp3ny.s Fair. I'm VhitcstCuc he be-
came the winner Of the machine. Tie
lucky number was $50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
BoweI CompIaInt in ChlIdren.

During the summer months children
are subject to disorders OF the bowels
which should receive careful attention
as soon as the first unnatural loOseness
OF the bowels appears. The best medi-
cine In use for bowel complaint Is
Chamberhia's Cole Cholera. and D!ar-
rhoea Remedy, as 81 promptly controls
any unnatural iOOsentss OF the bowels.
whether y be In child or an adult.
For sale By all druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
EXCURSIONS.

The regular Saturday family day trips
Of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz to River
View will be made as usual tomorrow
They offer parents an opportunity TO
give their little ones an enjoyable out
Ing. The trips of the Pentz tomorrow
will be made for the benefit Of the little
folks. and music. dancing, the fving
horses. the Tom Thumb Railway. the
little river. the chute. the Ferris wheel
etc, will be ready TO amuse them The
steamer Pentz will leave her wharf
at 10 a. m, 2:15 and 6:45 p. m The
family day rate OF 10 cents 10 all will
be good on the two early trips only As
an additional attraction Mile, de AGO
viii give exhibitions Of her wonderful
feat, sliding 900 feet on a charged electric
wire while hanging by her teeth. at 3
and $50 y. m. John de AGO will also
give an exhibition Of fancy rife shoot
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22

The regular Saturday afternoon trip Of
the steamer Harry Randall to Colonial
Beach VIII be made as usual tomorrow,
giving those who wish an opportunity to
spend Sunday at the Beach and return
Sunday night, without any loss Of time
from business. The steamer leaves the
River View wharf, foot % Seventh
Street at 5:45 =. IA. and after stopping
at Alexandria continues on 10 the Beach
reaching there about II p. m. Landing
her passengers ut the Beach she at once
returns 10 this city and with the steamer
ArrOwsmith makes another trip Sunday
morning both boats leaving here al $40
o'clock The sailing Of the two steamers
assures one of no uncomfortably large
crowd on the steamer on the trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
$3.50 Luray Caverns and Return.

b. & O. Il. r.. leaving Washington $40
a m, Sunday. July p. Returning. leave
Luray $50 y. III. Rate, including admis-
sion TO cayerIs, $50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-22
SUMNER TRIMMINGS
Dainty and inexpensive Accessories of
the Summer Girls Wardrobe.

The normal woman has never required
a larger supply of frocks than she does
this season. but. by way Of comp"nsa-
ton, it IS seldom that such pretty ones
can be built SO quickly and at such
slight expense.
This facility and chcapuess are in a
large measure due to the r1ady-tc-Iut-
on trimmings which are a feature If the
hour
Flounces tand many simple dresses
need no trimming but these) are TO be
had plain, embroidered. or edged with
lace. Some of the pretty trimmed
1oUnccS themselves suggest possibilities
10 the modiste Those of batiste are
among the most popular There are
widths in these rulings to meet the diff
ferent requirements Of the presca--la.y
costume.
Skirt Flouncings.
For finishing the skirt come TIE wider
varieties. while other depths ere design
ed for berthas, sleeve friIls, and the va
rious uses Of the blouse
b The extra width Gouncing-1t forty
four inches-is wide enough 10 form an
entire skirt-in picturesque, full shirred
style falling in straight lines.
These rutlies are scallOped along the
lower edges and a frill of lace can be
added. if liked. beneath the scalIops.
Allovcr cmbroideries are found this
year, not only in batiste, but in linen,
Swiss, and net. They arc utilized Tor
wraps and millinery, as well as Tor
frOckS. blOuSes, and gowns. Linen en-
brOidcries are used on numerous classes
| of linen and cotton.
y washable gold thread marks some
of the novelty goods among these en-
broideries. and there is apparently hO
limit to the variety and colorings OF the
latter
Points, ScalioPs, and Rufles.
Points and scalIops are put to some
novel uses Tiny ruhles are set on seal
Hoped lines, and ruches, pufings frilled
ribbon, and braids applied in the same
way.
AlIover lace, IN the finer varieties, such
as Valenciennes and Alencon. Is popu-
lar for whole gowns. blouses, and as
trimming
Repousse and Oriental laces arc much
used on lawns and thin silks.
Chantilly is found dyed 10 match ma
terial Of all colOrs, as well as in white
and black
Two-toned laces are among the new
things, and very attractive some % them
are.
Fichus, on collars draped 10 give a
fichu effect, make an easily applied com
pleting touch for many inexpensive sum
mer dresses.
These picturesque accessories are made
of the finest null, chiffon, or any soft
fabric OF the kind They may be fin
lace
Many little French touches in the trim
ming are possible 10 the home dress
maker.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-29
No SuOrlu1.

Postmaster General Payne the other
day told story Of something that he
once saw in a Milwaukee courtroom.
Through the kindness and tact Of the
Judge the court crler was saved from
q fine.
II one day attended" said Mr.. Payne.
"a session of the court at which this
Judge presided. The court crier was
a very old man; he had served with
fidelity for many years, but age was
beginning now to- tell on him. He fell
asleep while was in the courtroom.
and in little while he was snoring.
1.-THE snorer. Of course. disturbed the
proceedings Of the court. but the Judge
showed great tact in interruptins.
without embarrassing. ihe crier.
"'Crier JONES' he said in lord
voice. 'Crier Jones, some one Is sEcr.
ing!
"The crier awakened with start
and jumped to his feet.
"'Silence" he exclaimed There
must be no snoring in the courtroom.
and he glarel fercely all about him.
philadelphia Press.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-29


tween the English and American com.
panies, and Selkirk felt his native
american pride urging him onward
But the Honduras forests and
swamps are the worst in the world TO
get lost In, and before they were two
days out from Amapala the guides an.
peared hopelessly tangled in a tropical
jungle. Selkirk swore at the STUPIDITY
or the native guides and tried to find
MS way out by studying his chart.
Then queer thing happened. They
suddenly plunged out Of their dismal
:orest fastness into an upland opening
win score of native huts in full
view. But more surprising than these
nuts was the appearance of the ma
tives grouped under an immense coyol
palm eagerly gesticulating and talking
10 white man. Selkirk gave a little
impatient grunt and ground his teeth
in rage. Before him was the English
agent who had landed at Amapala two
days before
Thank God, there's another white
man in this Internal place." shouted
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-29

we succeed therell be gold for you
and this rifle and everything l have
in the outfit"
The native guide understood and
bowed gratefully. Selkirk watched
him narrowly and muttered; He'll do.
l don't think he dare betray me-"
Half an hour later he was moving in
the opposite direction from that taken
by the Engiishman and his escort The
fear Of roasting alive seemed to have
escaped his mind entirely. Once or
twice he laughed softly to himself.
Two weeks later, when Selkirk APP
peared at the American consul's dinsy
office at Amapala. he was greeted coz
daily by that sun dried individual.
After a few words Of welcome he ask
ed:
How about the Englishmanf Did
he return all right?"
"Yes. He left for the States on the
next steamer. A fine trick you played
him. He ordered me to send a relief
expedition after you at once. think
when he reaches the States- he'll have
a line story to tell. But I've anticipate
ed him, by cabling to the state depart
ment knew you would return.
.It was rather a mean trick to play.
but I'm not sure nut saved his life
He might have died in the swamps.
.sYes, he might have had that luck.
And 90 might you"
~Oh. I'm different! I'm used to II.
rye knocked around the world more
| than he has. But wonder II he WIZ
| deliver the message toto
| The American consul laughed. Yes.
b had, her name and address. He had
\ nus story 70 taN hs9.5 -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-29
mo. couldn't do that-desert you.

"No. couldn't do that-desert you.
IT.
You must. One life lost is better
than two. These people are ignorant
and superstitious, but they are honest
in redeeming their word. If they prom
Use 1t they VIII take you back safely to
the coast, and then you can reach Anna.
paia and the American consul. Tell
him ALL and IT,
He stopped. The Englishman blink.
ed and held back tear. 81 under
stand" he said hoarsely. "Give me
her name and address. I'll do it and
tell her all. She'll despise me, but she
shall know how brave and self sacrific-
ing you We're. T.
Selkirk scrubbed name and address
on sheet of paper There, keep that
and if l should ever escape I'll see how
well you redeem your PROMISE
"Tll- But, my God, how can
leave you to such fate? Roasted
auve-and eaten! l can't, 1 can't!'
"Oh, | won't mind it. l can take my
own life at the last moment if need be-
Now. goodby. They are waiting to es-
cort you to the coast and me to their
internal prison and roasting spit
They shook hands again, but as they
turned TO separate Selkirk added: by
the way, you say your name is Brandy
wine ana that you represent the British
Honduras Rubber company. But what
We're you trying to do in this God for
Saken region?'
Trying to enrich the company by
! finding il new forest of rubber trees
sacrificing my life to their greed"
Indeed. That makes it all the more
necessary that you should return to the
coast and report the danger to prevent
others from trying it. Where was the
new forest supposed to be located?'
way mp on the west banks of the
SegOvia and ten miles from settle
ment of Indian Caribs near its source
Here is a map the company gave me
But it's ali Greek to me. l thought
these Carib guides could direct me-
Selkirk gazed at it muslngly ant
when he handed it back he said, Good
by and good luck to you"'
Brandywine replaced the map in hi.
pocket and seemed greatly affected
The black Caribs stood around them il
warlike dress. Selkirk said briefly L
his guide: Tell them to guide hin
back to the coast. I'll stay"
Selkirk watched them disappear, ;
mournful expression on his face, ant
then when they were no longer In view
he smiled. Taking match from hi
pocket, he struck light and puffet
away at his black pipe.
THAT will get him out Of the way al
right" he said refectively. And tina
map was good one-better than mine
I must get up there in hurry"
Then in native Carib jargOn he sal,
to his guide; "We'll start at once. w
must go up the Segoyia in canoes
How far are we from the river?'
''Ten miles," was the quiet answer.
"Heavens! Ten miles Of this inferno
forest? Well, get some guides VIII
know the way thoroughly. If we ar
not there by tomorrow, III shoot some
body. Understand? No trlckery, Q
your life will pay for 1t. And