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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10

is Deautllul WOm hobEh III l. hAlNEs.
an, with "A musical
voice and charming manners. She does
not look especially bookish and is de-
voted to athletic sports. Mr. Hainesl
secured n release from Minnie Maddern
Fiske whose leading man he then was.
in order to interpret the leading role
in the drama which made Mrs. Haines
fame
Norman Tharp, who plays Lord Dull
verton in ''The Usurrer," is an English
man who is trying hard to he an Amer
lean, He often finds the process pain
full, even expensive. He was complain
ing recently about being charged $475
for bunch of violets in New York
"Aha"' an American friend gloated
'They saw you coming and said
There's an English lobster Wen trim
him."
Not at all, my dear boy, assure
you" said Tharp. "I talked broad and
spat on the floor"
Francis Wilson, who is now playing
in cousin Billy" is very successful in
making Others laugh, but sometimes
the laugh has been on him. Upon one
! occasion he was called before the cur
| tain to respond to most enthusiastic
applause, and superb bunch of Amer
lean Beauty roses was handed to him
over the fOotlights He bowed his
thanks and retired and as he entered
his DRESSING room opened Il note which
accompanied the flowers. t was couch
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10


upon for explanations, he said that the
bells of Moscow were only to be rung
when the consecrated heads of the
church proceeded to their devOtions.
The action, declaration and refusal of
the metropolitan angered the grand
duke. but he was powerless to force the
metropolitan to obey his instructions.
1t is also said that the grand duke call
ed upon NJ. Joanniky to remove priest
who was particularly obnoxious to the
imperial princes eyes, but that the
metropolitan again declined to do his
bidding.
Tile Grand Duchess Sergius was very
beautiful as Il young woman. She is
niece of King Edward VII. and, it is
said, came within an ace of being EN-
press of Germany. The story is that
but for Bismarck's Vaccinations the
kaiser would have married her.
Thomas Dixon. ,Jr.. whose new novel,
"The Clansman," has just been pub
lished, is a picturesque figure in lit
erature. His life has been crowded
with dramatic and exciting incidents.
While pastor of the Peoples church in
New York he was once indicted on
charge of criminal libel for his pulpit
attacks on city officials. When the
warrant of arrest was served on him
he set about looking up the records of
the members of the grand jury which
had indicted him. Then he denounced
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10

De run unuer Iuo
Hudson, under Manhattan Island and
under the East river to that part of
Greater New York known as Long IS
land City. The tunnels of this systyh
will meet in Manhattan Island at Thir-
ty-second street and Seventh avenue
where there will be great central sta
ton.
Mr.. Jacobs overcame great obstacles
in bringing to completion the first Hud-
son river tunnel. ana devices he en-
ployed reduced the accidents and loss
of life through disease in the construc-
ton of the tunnel to a minimum. He
built tunnel under the Thames in
London. ana it was in the English cap
ital that the late Austin Corbin of the
Long Island railroad discovered him.
AIr Corbin engaged him to plan i'm
prOyements the Long Island road had
then in contemplation. Mr.. Jacobs, who
is now on the shady side of sixty, is still
in full vigor and his soldierly bearing
and firm mouth give the impression of
a man of much strength.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10

started homeward. What a glorious
day we had had. As we looked into
our boat ballasted with over thou
sand pounds of fish for once was con-
tent"
The British colonial secretary recent
ly appointed the famous novelist II.
Rider Haggard, author of "She" and
The Brethren Il commissioner to in
quire into the conditions of the agr-
cultural and industrial land settlements
organized in America by the Salvation
Army. 1t is said the trustees of the
estate of Cecil Rhodes are paying the
expense Of the inquiry with the view of
applying the scheme to South Africa.
1t may be news 10 many that Mr.. Hag-
gard is regarded as an expert on agri-
cultural subjects. He was the advo-
cate of scheme to carry cabbages
and other garden products by mail. 1t
was his idea that one of the most seri-
Gus obstacles to profitable farming in
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10

el head, and the fact served her in good
stead when she made her first stage
appearance. She was young widow
in New York, trying TO make Il living
painting menu cards. The fad went
out, and. mt loss what to do, she en-
tered a theatrical agency one day. she
secured an engagement. but was i'm
mediately released when the manager
discovered she possessed no experience.
Going back to the agency, she was told
not to let it be known next time that
she was inexperienced.
But what am | to do when they
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10

Senator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky,
who has been indulging in word fight
with Governor Beckham of the same
state. is noted for his volubility. At a
dinner at which he was to respond to
a toast a senatorial colleague told the
following story in illustration of his
ready flow of language.
"In his younger days." said the
speaker, Mr.. Blackburn was very chiv-
alrous Asked by friend to second
duel, he readily consented. At sun
rise the parties met at the appointed
place 1t was Mr.. Blackburn's duty to
say the last words about the terms of
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10
Gossip Heard
In the
GreenrOOm

IN RAY ROBSON, who is now
EAEM playing the role of Princess
AWA Aline in 1T Happened In
NordlAnd." has pretty lev
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10

FRANCIS WILSON. an accomplished lin
guiSt For some time
it was a mystery to his friends how he
acquired a knowledge of so many Ian
guageS He had never had a French
teacher yet all at once he began to
speak French like Il native A year or
two later and German was at his fin
ger tips; later again, he began to talk
italian as though TO the nguage born.
And then Il friend solved the mystery.
He had learned the languages from his
dressers. 1t was remembered that for
two seasons French valet who spoke
nothing but his native tongue had min
istered to his dressing room wants.
Then when Mr. Wilson's Partisan ac-
cent became thoroughly manicured the
Frenchman passed out and was no
more seen. His successor was Ger
man, and he, after couple of seasons,
was succeeded by an Italian s
Now the comedians friends are won
dering what sort of a dresser he will
engage when he begins the study of
Sanskrt
The presence of mind exhibited by
Heinrich Conried, manager of the Met
ropolitan Opera company, when an ac-
cident occurred on the sta ge of the
opera house recently won him much
praise But for the calmness he dis
played a panic among the audience
might easily have resulted. When Mr..
Conried succeeded Maurice Grau as
manager of the performances of grand
opera at the metropolitan Opera House
there We're some who doubted his abil-
ity to ill position of such importance.
But his success has shown him equal
to the task thrust upon him when the
board of directors of the opera house
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10
The Evils of Luxury
And SelishnesS :. By the

/ UXURY and sefshness what suffer FROM WE WANT
HIGHER IDEALS in life; lack moral responsibility
and of duty they mistake msiness for wisdom and
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-02-10
Separation
Is Preferable to
Divorce By FELIX ELK.
By FELIX
ADLER

~ HE subject of matrimony we'll be divided into two
branches-he inducements of marriage AND THE
OBLIGATIONS The inducements are often of an
- ephemera kind They consist frequently for the
in the beauty of the woman her grace general charm
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
REDoNDo

Members OF the Redondo Whist club
were entertained Monday evening,
Mrs. M. E. Stewart being the hostess.
Mrs. Hargmond entertained Monday
afternoon with a euchre party at her
home on Ocean front.
Mrs. u. G. Augustine and daughter
Marcy and sons Irwin and Cline are
occupying the Raymond cottage for a
month.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hall and children
of Texas are sojourning at the beach.
Mrs. e. l.. Chrisman and Mrs. c. ..
Dempsey gave dinner Thursday-night
to the employees of Chrisman & Demp-
sey firm at the home Of the former
Mrs. w. l.. Frost gave a party Mon"
day evening at her home on Ocean
front. in honor of Miss Movina Wake
man of Santa Ana. who is visiting her
friend Miss Victoria Chrisman.
Mrs. William Coulter entertained
Monday evening at her beach home
Captain Bauman' and party of twelve
from the schooner Blakely
Mrs. M. z. Whitehouse Of Los An
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
HERMoSA

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones and Mrs. WAL
ter ]. Wren were hostesses at de-
lightful whist party recently at the
summer home of the former. Eighteenth
street, Hermosa. A profusion of scarlet
carnations and potted plants formed
effective decorations for the picturesque
beach cottage. and scores for the games
were kept on cards bearing sketches of
marine scenes. The prizes included a
handsomely framed marine view, a
hand-painted powder box and Jap
anese cup and saucer. and were won by
Mines. ]. H. Seymour. Addie Lee Buck
ler and e. w. Pease. There were pres
ent Mines. Charles H. White. George p.
Blair. r. W.. Kenney. j. H. Seymour, e.
w. Pease. Addie Lee Buckler Addison
Lysle, ]. b. McCutcheon, C. B. Dickson.
e. B. Waterman. Ralph Volk, Misses
Helen McCutcheon. Gracia McGinnis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
SAN PEDRO

Mrs. S. Spencer and daughter OF
Dakota are the guests this week of
Judge Frazer and family at their home
on Mesa street.
The members OF Niobrara council No.
IS gave farewell reception to Mr.. ami
Mrs. John Stanton on the occasion OF
their departure for Pittsburg. Pa. Good
wishes were expressed and the presen-
tation of pins emblematic Of the organ
ization followed.
Mrs. r. L. Brand and Miss Eva NAL
gren are sojourning at Catalina for
few weeks.
A number OF pastors with representa-
tive delegations from their several con-
gregations assembled at the Fraternal
hall Tuesday evening TO tender a recep-
tion to the Rev. Mr.. Hickman, the new
pastor Of st. Peters church.
Carl Jorsensen and family returned
from pleasant ten days trip In the
mountains.
Mrs F. r. Clay and daughter. Mrs.
~. Walton. returned home this week
from two months trip east.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
TERMINAL.

w. F. Bosbyshell and family Of Los
Angeles, following their usual custom.
are at Terminal and will occupy their
handsome summer home. the E.E.E.E..
till the latter part of this month.
Los Angeles women who composed
merry little dinner party at the
Glencairn wednesday were Miss
Houck, Mesdames Koll, F. Lambourn.
sr., F. Lambourn, jr., Seayler, Ard
mann, Boschke, Mitchell and Brown
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Fairbanks, Mr..
ana Mrs. Frank Hasmy. Mr.. and Mrs.
S. d. Moore and Mrs. @. d. Cook OF
Kansas City have been staying at the
Glencairn and spent Tuesday at Ava
| lon.
| Mrs. H. Hammond and daughter
Miss Doris Of Los Angeles were visit
ing relatives this week.
F. A. Harlow and family Of Los An
geles have taken the Miner cottage for
two months.
Mrs. C. E. wantland and son Dart
of Denver are here for a two months
sojourn.
| A fishing party went out to Por-
| tuguese bend Sunday last to enjoy
the pleasure of hooking a few yellow
tail and succeeded in returning with
score of bonita and barracuda. Those
on board the launch chartered for the
occasion were: Messrs. Ingmire, Sher-
idan and Grouse Of Los Angeles and
C. Gunford and e. p. Ingnire of Ter
minal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles volhard OF
Los Angeles are so keenly appreciative
of the pleasure and quiet afforded by
stay at Terminal that they are again
occupying their summer home, the Nell
will cottage, and will remain during
the next six weeks a
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith and family ar
rived from Los Angeles this week and
will remain the balance Of the season
at their cottage on Ninth street and
Ocean front.
Thomas ]. Hampton and family have
abandoned their Los Angeles home for
| Lie anu VIII OCCupJ dPuA y
ments at the South Coast Yacht club
for the rest of the season.
| A big catch of fish was taken by a
party composed Of Judge T. c. Wilson
of Wichita, Kas., Kendrick Chamber
lain, Mac Blankenhorn, M. A. Cad
walader and T. r. Cadwalader of Los
Angeles, who are sojourning for
short period at Terminal. They char
tered the launch Clarrilla from the Lur-
line boat house, and with Engineer
Herrod at the wheel. proceeded to the
fishing grounds. They secured 100 bar
racuda. three bonita and two yellow
tail. this being the record. They are
willing to challenge all corners.
Mrs. j. ]. Mountain of Los Angeles
was the guest for few days this
week of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Heimann
at the Glencairn.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06

young people repaired to the pretty
cottage at 25e Seventh street, where
they will make their permanent resi-
dence after September 1.
Mrs. j. P. Jones and Mrs. Rex Jones
acted as the hostesses at the presenta-
ton Of a series Of unique and most
artistically executed tableaux at the
Miramar wednesday evening.
q. T., Bageus, capitalist Of Lansing,
Mich, is visiting this beach with view
to purchasing a summer residence.
The escort team of Santa Monica
lodge No. 1873, Fraternal Brotherhood,
will give a ball at Columbia hall on
Thursday evening, August 10.
The Ladies' Aid and Missionary So
ciety of the Presbyterian church Is ar
ranging for lawn party on the after
noon of August 10 at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Clark, corner
Nevada avenue and Fifth street.
In hooor of the birthday anniversary
Of their 5-year-old daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. e. Morgan of 252 South Ocean
avenue entertained the youngsters Of
the neighborhood last Thursday after
noon.
Miss Eva Warren of Buena Park is
registered at the Arcadia.
w. g. N. Laughlin and Mrs. w.
Laughlin are visitors from Chicago who
will spend the remainder Of the sum-
mer here.
Bert Beverly, jr., although only ]
year old last Monday, was the guest of
honor at party in his own home at
which a score Of tots were present.
Assistant Postmaster w. A. Rennie
celebrated his fifty-frst birthday Oh
Friday, August A.
The Ladies' Afternoon club will be
entertained next Wednesday afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. G. S. Holmes
on Ocean avenue.
Members of the ]. o. c. club of the
Methodist Episcopal church gave a lawn
social last. Thursday evening that was
we'll attended.
William and ]. P. Banning, jr., are at
the Arcadia hotel.
w. I. Hollingsworth of Los Angles
spent several days in Santa Monica this
week.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06

family were present. The groom II a
travelling salesman Of Los Angeles,
while the bride is we'll known and
popular.
John P. Walker and family Of Evans
vile, Ind, who spent three months at
the beach two years ago. are back for
months visit and are located at the
Cynthia. Mr.. walker, who is a brother
Of Mrs. F. M. Sanders. is treasurer of
vanderburg county, Ind, and is prom
inent in Masonic. Pythian and Elk cir
cles Of that state.
Mrs. Martha A. Chaplin Is the guest
of Mrs. Carrie Drake on Linden avenue
Miss Grace wiltshire has gone to
Berkeley for the remainder Of the sum-
mer.
Rev. and Mrs. w. H. walker Of Pas
adena are at the Windermere for a
month.
j. w Cruickshank and wife left this
week for months trip north.
Mrs. Ray S. Julian and baby Of San
Bernardino are here for several weeks
outing.
superintendent j. ]. Morgan has re-
turned from Seven Oaks, in the San
Bernardino mountains.
Mrs. o. j. Seacrest of Antwerp, O., is
the guest of her cousins, Rev. T. w.
Lincoln and Miss Jennie Lincoln.
Prof. David Mcfarland. head OF the
chemistry department Of the state uni
versity at Lawrence. Kss.. is in the city
for few days, the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Hand.
Agent Scott of the Salt Lake 10 send
ing out party tomorrow for Yellow
stone park and the Portland fair. In
the party are w. w. Lowe and wife,
Mrs. L. P. Frary, Mrs. J. w. Cheney.
Mrs. S. B. Hunsaker and Harry Bergen.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06

Bertha and Adelaide Jones and Josie
and Edna Wangling of st. Louis.
Mrs. Charles Large of Los Angeles is
guest of Mrs. p. M. Barlite at the
Anchorage on Hermosa avenue.
Mrs. Mary Fisk of Minneapolis. sister
OF ex-senator Andrews Of Pomona. is
Hermosa visitor.
e. S. Shank has returned from visit
to Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Wheat and two
daughters of Redlands are spending the
month of August at the stevers cottage,
Mrs. A. Everett Tandy entertained
last week Mrs. r. d. List and her two
daughters of Los Angeles.
Mrs. staunton of Tombstone. Ariz.,
is building handsome residence on
ocean front.
H. U. Nudge OF Chicago. second vice
president and general manager Of the
Rock Island railroad. has taken cot
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
LONG BEACH

The reception held Tuesday evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Townsend at
their beautiful residence. 504 Cedar ave-
nue., was one of the leading society
events of Long Beach. Three hundred
and fifty invitations had been issued,
so that an extremely large assemblage
thronged the spacious mansion and
grounds of the Townsend home. The
affair was in honor of the homecoming
of, their son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and sMrs. Vinton R. Townsend, who
have recently returned from their we'd
ing trip.
The rooms were exquisitely decorated
with fragrant roses, carnations, palms
and hanging baskets. The orchestra
under the direction of Miss l.. Chase
was stationed in the canvas enclosed
piazza. This, as we'll as the large lawn
and grounds, was lit up with electric
lights enclosed in Chinese lanterns.
which produced most enchanting
fairy-like effect. A varied color scheme
was observed throughout the house. In
the reception room and parlor pink and
white roses and carnations, combined
with delicate ferns and dainty hanging
baskets. were seen, while the walls were
draped with asparagus plumosus and
large banks of pink hollyhocks.
The guests were greeted in the recep-
ton room by Miss Fannie Campbell
and DIR. and Mrs. A. F. Covert, the lat
ter presenting the guests to the receiv-
ing party in the parlor. The young
bride and groom. at whose sides stood
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Townsend and Mr. and Mrs. w. l..
Campbell. The bride wore her wedding
gown. In the dining room the guests
were received by Mrs. b. p. Dayman
and Mrs Emma Robinson Smith. This
room was in pink and green carnations.
and here buffet supper was served.
Dainty favors of pink bon bons and a
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
VENICE

Rev. and Mrs Benjamin Fay Mills
will hold a public reception at the Eel
lowship headquarters tomorrow AFTER
noon from 3:15 to 4:45 o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs j. R. Denny of Los An
geles are among recent arrivals VINO
will arrange for tenting privileges.
e. Kendall Cutter, the well-known
Monrovia society man, is making his
summer headquarters here.
T. S. and D. A. Harrison of Pasadena
are registered at the tent city.
A. Caldwell of Los Angeles has rent
ed a villa on the Grand canal, where ne
will hold forth during the present as
sembly session.
| Gertrude Buell. Dunn, the adventure
some young woman who recently gam
ed notoriety by riding up alongside OF
President Roosevelt while he was be-
ing photographed, was one of a party
of ST Louis visitors who dined at the
ship hotel recently.
Blythe Webb, Gladys Osborn, Phyllis
Grant and Katherine Hageman consti-
tute a jolly party of Los Angeles young
women who are domicled here.
F. w. and N. A. Wilder of Los An
geles will spend the present month at
Venice.
| Pauline Grant of Los Angeles is a
regular attendant at the assembly lee
lures and is temporarily located in the
tent city.
Arthur Salyer of Los Angeles was a
visitor at the Fellowship headquarters
recently.
Villa tent, AIS, is occupied by the fol-
lowing quartette of Los Angeles young
women: Myra Thompson, Mabel Lewis
Alice Todd and Dolphine Colby.
Harry E. Pickett of the University oil
Southern California was visitor here
recently.
Elfrede Becker of Leipzig, Germany
and Marguerite A. Crot of Geneva
Switzerland, are registered at the, SHIP
hotel
DR.. Emma Davidson and Mrs. ]. w
Davidson are we'll known Los Angeles
women who are sojourning here.
The Misses Zella and Emily Sacket'
of Hollywood are prominent among the
younger set who are summering at the
tent city.
DIR. and H. M. Bishop of Los An
geles have apartments at the st. Marks
hotel.
Walter Hanson of Pasadena is here
for a short vacation.
Mrs. A. B. and Vera M. Cleghorn
are visitors from Claremont, Temporal
rily located at the tent city.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
SANTA MONICA

One of the prettiest home weddings
recently solemnized here occurred on
wednesday evening when Ivan S. Pol
hemus of Cotton and Miss Fern Dell
Higgins were married at the residence
OF the brides parents at $40 Colorado
street. The bride wore a gown of white
naousseline and carried huge bouquet
of japanese roses. Her maid was Miss
Edythe Wilson OF S17 Colorado street.
and Mrs. John Du Bois of Huntington
Beach. a sister Of the bride, was matron
OF honor, The groom's selection for
best man was Samuel w. Bryant. I'M
nasaiateiv following the ceremony the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-06
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boutonniere of pink carnations were
presented to each guest upon leaving
the dining room.
The young women presiding in the
dining room were the Misses Evelyn
Dayman, Fannie Campbell. Jessie Lam
bert, Marjorie Campbell. Marjorie
Curtz, Camilla Helvie, Bess Holloway
and Laura Newcomb.
The punch room was decorated with
pink geraniums arranged on fish net
and asparagus fern. Here Mrs. w. H.
Townsend served punch. The library
was decorated with red carnations and
palms. A very pleasant and unusual
feature of the reception was the pres
ence of three June brides.
Among the out-of-town guests were
DR.. and Mrs. A. w. Atkinson ans
daughter, Mrs. Brazee and daughter
and Mrs. Van Cleeve of Los Angeles
Mrs. w. H. Townsend of Hollywood
Charles Allen, Miss Rose Allen. Miss
Catherine Hillard, Mrs. G. c.. Hutchin:
of Pasadena and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Finch of Compton.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. r. Townsend will be
at home at 504 Cedar avenue Wednes
day of each week.
Earl Meek of st. Joseph. Mo-, an5
Miss Lillian Phelan Of Colorado Spring:
were united in marriage Tuesday even.
ing at the First Presbyterian church by
Rev. Mr.. Gage. After the ceremony
the young couple and their friends ad
journed TO their apartments at sh'
hotel, where a delicious wedding sup
per was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Nelson announc'
the approaching marriage of theil
daughter Violet Irene to j. e. Carter
jr The wedding will take place OF
Wednesday evening. August 6. at
o'clock. The young couple Will be a
home after September Is at their resi-
dence, corner Hill street and American
avenue
There was quiet home wedding OF
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock a
the home of the brides mother. Mrs
Sarah p. Finley, 700 Medic street. Mis-
Bessie Finley becoming the wife o.
william w. Brady, Rev. Grant X
Lewis ofnciating. only the immedit'