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The Washington times., 1905-05-14
Sale of Church Property.

Negotiations have been in progress
for several days between the Centen-
NAL Baptist Church for the purchase of
gregationai Church for the purchase OF
the building at the corner of Eighth
and I streets by the former. AT a meet
ing OF the congregation OF the Firth
Church on Thursday night, the trustees
were authorized to complete the sale
along the lines contained IN an offer
made by the Centennial Church some
time ago. The plans of the Fifth Church
congregation to obtain &. new home OF
worship are at present incomplete.
The Rev. D. w. Montgomery, Mrs.
Montgomery, DIR. E. L. Whitney, and
Mrs. e. II. Brown have bsen appointed
as delegates by the Fifth Church TO the
Washington conference Of Congrega-
tionalists. which convenes with the
Peoples Church on May t.
Miss Marian ]. Austin, principal of
the Madison School. was on the sick
list for several days last week. and abb
sent from her duties.
An amusing incident is told in con
fectioh with the visit 81 the railroad
congress delegates to the new Union
Station The chairman of the enter
tainment committee was seen flying
about, trying to find some one who
could speak French and eniIghten the
foreign delegates about the progress of
the work Engineer Spencer of the
Baltimore and Ohio staff, is possessed
OF fair knowledge of Ia Franchise
and he undertook the task. His bosom
sweiied with pride for a few minutes,
But it was not long before the polite
but hopeless stare on the faces of the
Frenchmen indicated that he was not
clearly understood Mr.. Spencer put
his descriptions into the choicest terms
OF the books, and the delegates muir
nured ''Oui. oui." but ii is a question
whether they comprehended much of
what he was saying. There were a
few such expressions rs MAGNITUDE"
Tres grand" and Brilliant" but ii
was more or less evident that the vis-
itors were getting impressions from
their eyes rather than their ears Mr.,
Spencer is still proud OF his French,
and replies to the good-natured chatting
OF his friends that his auditors had the
grace TO apply the epithet ''Parfaite-
n1ent' to his efforts to entertain them.
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A Pretty Flower Bed.

The members of Chemical Engine No.
have planted a flower bed on
the lot adjoining their building. The
bid contains about hundred canva
lilies and a number OF rose bushes In
the center Of the bed is large rambler
rose bush which when in bloom will be
a beauty
An amusing incident occurred on
Whitney avenue lest thursday morning
when Mrs. Thompso-. went to do her
morning marketing !,ccoD.t panied by her
large st. Bernard dog. Just as the two
reached the Bellevue market, two cats.
which looked as big as mice cornpared
10 the dog, appeared in the doorway
with arched backs and bushy tails. II
looked at first that the owner of the
cats would De minus in two snaps. for
either Of them was a mere mouthfu1 for
the dog Suddenly without warning the
cats sprang to what seemed their GER
tain doom, The q og snapped once and
then turned tail AMI fed, uttering veins
OF pain and terror as the miniature
foes followed close ~ his wake meowing
hideously ana tearing punches of fur
from the dogs TANKS. The dog ctrcIed
and ran into the market still pursued
by his relentless enemies. Here one of
the clerks took a hand In the conflict
and only after much eloquent persua-
sions with broom handle was he able
to chase off the cats, which had cor
nered Mr.. Dog and were giving him
the seyerest drubbing he probably ever
received.
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3 rOOkIaT1d

News OF the death Of Robert A. West.
in Panama, came as a severe shock to
the people of Brookland. Mr.. West
was pastor OF the Brookland Baptist
Church for several years. during which
time he became great favortte among
his Pensioners.
A dramatic and musical entertainment
will be given in the Brookland town
hall. next Wednesday evening, for the
benefit OF st. Anthony's Church. The
entertainment is under the direction Of
Mrs. s. NJ. Hamilton. who will be as
sisted by the pupils of Robert Hickman,
and Mrs. Goodhue.
Mrs. c. G. Gromes has put most Of
her household goods in storage and
has moved to the city, but expects to
return in the near future
The United States Patent Office grant
ed last Tuesday, a patent on smoke
consumer. to William I. Jackson. OF
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Northeast
Washington.

j. N. Iangham. of Harrisburg. assist
ant attorney general of Pennsylvania,
by Mrs. Langham and their
niece. Miss Jean Langham. are the
guests of the Rev and Mrs. r. r,
Riedel, of 922 Maryland avenue Mr..
Langham Is the brother of Mrs. Riedel.
He will remain in the city for several
days
Miss Mamie Moran. who has been i'll
at her home 1858 Third street northwest
is convalescent. AID spent the after
noon on Wednesday with her aunt. Mrs.
F. J, Mcdonald, Twelfth and H streets.
Eldridge Burns, of 1918 H street, who
went to Atlantic City for the benefit OF
his health. returned Tuesday evening
considerably improved by the sea breez-
es. Mr. Burns suffered quite serious
collapse while on a visit TO friends in
Baltimore, two weeks ago.
Ali the youngsters in the Northeast
section. are In the liveliest state of an
ticipation over the coming of Ringing
circus.
Thirty-flve members Of Alpha Coun-
ell, No. 1, Independent Order Sons OF
Jonadab, met in Melvale Hall, Eighth
and I streets, Tuesday evening. to reor-
ganiZe as council OF the sons and
daughters of the order, Alpha Council
was in the past q woman-s auxiliary.
but now has a charter from the grand
council as a mixed organization. Mrs.
j. r. Narrower, Is worthy chief; Mil Lilly
Amos. vice chief, and Margaret Webber,
recording secretary. Grand chief, John
C. Daley, was present at the meeting TO
aid IN the reorganization. -Four new
members Were initiated.
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Pioneer of women,s Clubs.

The Excelsior Literary Club met on
Monday with Mrs. q. a Chambers, in
her home at 1905 D street Mrs. Emma
Hawkes. presided. An interesting pro-
gram was provided. including history
of Buckingham Palace by Mrs. Bradley.
and sketch of Sir John Franklin and
his wife by Mrs Seely. The Excelsior
lays claim to being tbs pioneer of
womens clubs in Washington.
DR.. Thomas c. Easton, pastor of the
Eastern Presbyterian Church. said TO a
Times reporter that the assembly re-
ports OF the congregation had recently
been complied for the year showing
that the church was now in the most
prosperous condition in Its history.
Constantine Commandery, No. BAT.
Knights of Malta, held it's regular con-
claye at the Northeast Temple on
Wednesday evening. at which business
of q routine nature was transacted
This commandery is composed OF thirty
five members, and was established about
a year ago. Charles 3. Cameron is
G. A. Swift is generalissimo.
and r C. Fox. recorder. On Wednes-
day evening Deputy Grand Commander
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ENE<TlEzzk=
INNN1T02 ION

: Mrs. Brown of 50 r street has almost
entirely recovered from her long Illness.
A number Of young people met at the
residence OF c. W. Ernst last Wednes-
day evening. Music and games were the
amusements. Refreshments were served.
Among those present were the Misses e.
Williams. NJ. Randall. V. King, N, Hunt,
o. Ernst. A Scion. ". Tuey, F. Steele.
n Sullivan and c. ". Ernst.
Ii a hotiy contested game last week
the st. Patrick's baseball team defeated
the BloonlingdaIe Athletic Club by a
score OF to 5. The fine pitching of
Harry Buckley, OF the Bloomingdale,
who struck out seventeen men, three
times striking out the whole side, and
the good playing of Hines ar short for
the winners were the failures. The Sc.
Patriek's have a hard hitting team.
Miss Prescott entertained a number OF
little friends last Monday with a May
pole dance Among those present were
Vivian Schneider. Hazel Powers, Doro-
thy Tilman, Lucille Showalter, Florence
Schneider, Douglas Snead, Katherine
Abrams, Ada Morris, Martha Kane.
Trenholm Abrams. Maddox Abrams
William Brooks. and Bobby Kane.
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Strouse, of Bal
fimore. spent last Sunday in this city
with the latter's mother, Mrs Mark
Kaufman.
The Misses Fair entertained a large
party efsfrionds at Ii social and dance at
their home last Thursday night. Among
those present were Miss Shaw. Miss
DAILY, Miss McElfresh, Miss Bradfeld,
Miss Jost. Miss Riggles. Miss Hardell,
Mrs. Hall. Mr., Murphy. Mr. Carpenter,
mr. BradneId. Mr. DAILY. Mr.. Herdman.
Mr. Richards. Mr.. Atkinson. Mr..
Thompson and DR.. Wilson.
Mrs. Sidney c. Kaufman and Miss
Edna Weyle gave a theater party last
TUESDAY night in compliment TO Misses
Marguerite Goldman and Irene Sickle
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the piano. Following the entertainment
refreshments were served. The enter
tainment was under the auspices Of the
house committee. Thomas J. Donovan.
chairman.
Mr. and Mrs. Gan and Miss Gaff gave
a dinner last Wednesday night in honor
OF Miss Janet Fish, of New York. and
had In the company many wel1-known
people.
The lexington Presbyterian Church
has begun TO break ground for It's new
building on the lot adjacent to the build
ing which they are at present occupy
ing. From the present plans there will
be few churches in this section of the
city which will eclipse it in beauty.
The young ladies Of Washington Col
lege gave a fine musical entertainment
last Tuesday evening, which was at
tended by very enthusiastic audience.
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Star Pleasure Club Meets.

The Star Pleasure Club held a meet
ing at the home of Harry Shughrue
last Thursday evening. Mrs. Kate
sIiugs7Ftfe was the hostess of the even
ing, and Miss Mamie Collins recited
severaI dialect selections with good
effect. The evening vas spent IN play
ing games. after which refreshments
were served. Those present were Misses
May Lantgan Marian Marshall. Edna
Hayden. Mamie Collins, Lottie Sheehan.
Annie Sheehan. Agnes Lawior. Hannah
Bresnahan. May Borst, Dora L.anigan,
sIegsrs- Thomas Bresnahan. Raymond
aCcdriek. William Albeit, Richard LIS
comb. George Quinn. Robert Miller, and
John Sheehan.
The new church of the United
Brethren at North Capitol and z streets
IS at last completed and open for ser
vice. The building is a beautiful one
and reflects much credit upon the con-
gSegation OF the church.
While playing In the yard at his home
on P street last Tuesday afternoon,
Thomas Simon, ten months old, was
painfully bitten by a dog. The little
fellow did not realize the danger from
handling the dog roughly, and with a
little snap the canine caughr the boy up
in his mouth. He was taken 10 the
Emergency Hospital. where tie wound
was treated 1t WAC pronounced by the
hospital surgeons as being very slight.
The dog is owned by Mrs. Mcintyre,
who lives on Rhode Isians. avenue.
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A Butterfly Party.

2 Last Tuesday the home of little Ethel
Hyn johnson was the scene OF a but
terfiy party The event being the cele-
bration OF her fifth birthday. The chill
dren ali came in costumes representing
butterflies in every conceivable color.
and there were hundreds of butterflies
throughout the house decorations. The
ice cream cakes. and candies were
zserEed in butterfly shapes, and the birth
day cake was q pink butterfly with FIVE
green candles burning above it. Hun
dreds OF butterflies were in the festoons
OF pink and green.
In the center OF the table was a large
basket OF flowers with a swarm of but
terfiies over them The caps worn by
the children at the table were in the
form of butterflies, also the napkins
used. Those present were Gloria Searles,
Mabel Goodwin, Mabel Hubbard, MIL
Ill ed Stewart. Eustasia Iardesty, Jose
pfline Bedinger, Gertrude Lucas, Evelyn
Nutwen, Giadis Moses. Elwood Haus-
man. Sheldon Jacobsen, Sydney
Knowles. Lee Hardesty, Catherine Mac
-slwee. William Baily, Homer Phelps,
Preston Moses, Albert Johnson. Edwin
Stewart, Clarence Parker. Tommy Sheri-
dan. and Gon Nutwell,
The children OF the lexington School
fkern their elders on account of the
BeAutIfuI flower garden which they have
made around the walls CT their school,
THIS garden is inclosed in a very unique
manner. the fence being made entirely
OF brooInsticks.
Mrs s NJ Miller entertained z dinner
party OF young people last Wednesday
evening In honor of her daughter, Miss
Marie Miller. and Alexander ]. Bentley,
. whose marriage took place ar ST. Pat
riok.s Church. The guests were Miss
Carrie Jackson, Miss Helen cassin. Miss
Maude Blaine. Miss Mabel Green. Miss.
+. Ida B. Waters. Miss Clara Burton,
and Bessie Hayes.
Mrs. B. f. Kennedy has arranged 10
give a dinner I'arty next Friday IN
honor OF her daughter. Frances. and
Horace Hubert. whose marriage is TO
occur in the near future.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
ouray Council Meets.

Ouray Council. Royal Arcanun, met
On Monday evening IN the Northeast
Temple. T. r. Whitney was received
as member of the council by card. He
was formerly a charter member of Kis-
met Council. Five new members were
Initiated. Grand Regent Edward SWaine
and Supreme Representative William II.
Brigham visited the council. Special
committees reported upon the proposed
evening at the theater on May %. and
abe excursion planned for Royal Ar
canum day at River View on june g.
w. Lentz Is regent of Ouray Council,
II. A. Leef is vice regent. and J. a.
Junghans IS recording secretary.
Private E. L. Moffett. of Truck A
Company, returned . duty from his an
nual leave on Thursday. and Private ],
w. Mcdonald began his leave Of twenty
days. c. T. Sullivan and Edward Nohe
OF the same company, enjoyed each a
days leave Thursday.
The stork paid visit to Mr.. and Mrs
N. c. Masterson. of 116 Eighth street, on
Wednesday, and they are BOW rejoicing
at the advent of tiny young daughter.
Camp No. 1. Patriotic Sons OF America,
met at the Northeast Temple on Mon
day evening and gave its attention to
was heard on the proposed excursion
of the order to Marshall Hall on July q.
Camp No consists of twenty-three
members, &. o. Scaggs being the presi-
dent: w. P, Evans. master OF forms;
r. n. Weber. vice president, and
Charles Abernethy. recording secretary.
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Trodden by AruIes.

Ieemuel Sewail, colored, is lying in a
serious condition In Casufltg Hospital
as the result OF injuries rec eived while
at work on Tuesday. Sewali WAS driy-
ing span OF mules and IN an effort
to stop the team from run ning into 81
street car slipped and teii TO the
ground. He was trampled b. the mules,
three ribs were broken and he is suf-
fering from other internal Injuries.
Private G. w Smith and Driver F. C.
Long, OF Engine Company No. 8. took
a days leave on Wednesday.
Fred T. Millham has purchased two
lots In Colfax street, between L and
NJ, where he will shortly erect two
brick dwellings.
Fire of unknown origin caused about
$500 damages Thursday night, to the
home of James Dalyo. 1e15 Sixth street
Engine Company, No. 10, responded to
the alarm and put out the fire. Loss
was covered by insurance.
On Thursday evening q game OF ball
was played between the Highlanders
and the Washington Boys, Club, at
Ninth and K streets. The Washington
Rcys were defeated by a score OF Is to g.
n. r. Wood will deliver an illus
trated lecture In the Fifth Congrega-
tfonal Church on Wednesday evening,
on Anecdotes of Animal Life
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W. T. Scott was present and gave In
struction In the secret work OF the
order 1t was announced that the COM
mandeFy would join in the annual ex-
cursion of the order te Chesapeake
Beach on July %.
John Welch. of Battle Creek, Mich,
Is visiting his sister, Mrs c. L. Wilcox,
Of 1881 Emerson street. He Is in Wash
ington in attendance upon the general
conference OF the Seventh Day Adven-
lists.
The Rev. D. L, Biakemore, pastor of
the Epworth NJ. E. Church. South, left
the city yesterday for Occaquan, Va,
where he will deliver a missionary adj
dress today. The Rev. e. E. Overholt
will occupy the pulpit of Epworth
Church this morning an6 j. J. RiEes
this evening. Mr. Rives Is leader of
the choir and Is preparing for the min
iStry.
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Mr.. Downey a Visitor,

William j. Downey. OF Washington.
spent some time IN this city last week
visiting relatives.
Mrs. John A. West. who has been visit
ing her father. J. Owen Kirby. In Fair
fax, has returned to her home in this
city.
Mr., and Mrs. William G. Rogers. of
Prince street. have as their guest Miss
Alma Rogers. of AiEeInarle.
The Rev. s. a. Wallis. OF the EpicopaI
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CHANCE FOR A HANGING.

Foreman-How Go you vote-to con-
yinet, or to acquit?
Juror Gilligan-EIow's that felIy wild
tn R-roman nose an curly hair victim?
Forer1a n-"Guilty."
Juror Gilligan Then I vote Not
guilty" Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14

Theological Seminary, spent some time
II. Philadelphia last week.
Dr, Howard a Kelly, of Baltimore,
was in this city during last week,
Miss Mary r. Steiner, who has been
visiting relatives in Washington, has re-
turned TO her home in this city.
MRS. Annie Payne is visiting relatives
In Newport News.
Brooke Brawner, while at work e the
shed Of the Washington and OE.sp rail-
road. last week had his arm broken by
a piece OF iron falling upon him
The vestry of Grace Protestant Epis-
ecpal Church. has elected the following
officers: Senior Warden, Charles King:
Junior Warden, Clarence n. Moore;
Treasurer, Daniel E. Webster: Regis--
trar. Frank T. King; Delegate to Coun-
ell, Charles King; alternate. w. H Nc
Cuen.
,,; Mrs.; Emily Entwisle.. who has been
capitol street. Washington. has return-
ed to her home In this city,
Charles Edwin Brawner. with his wife
and daughter, Miss Alice Virginia. viii
spend today visiting Mr. BraWner 5
grandmother In Manassas.
William W. Payne. has returned from
Newport News, where he has been visit
ing nephew. who is sick
j. Stanley NeaIe. editor of the Morn
Ing Cali. has returned from a visit To
relatives In Prince William county.
V "
Joseph Beach I'll.
Joseph II. Beach is still confined TO
his home by sickness
Mr.. and Mrs. George Francis have re-
turned from their honeymoon trip.
:. H. b. Lee. jr.. Of Fairfax. was a
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1905-04-05
IMPORTANT MASS
MEETING

difficulty experienced 10 securing
su bscri ptions to the full amount Of
the bonds required by the pi promoters
to be taken here.
A closer examination OF the
plans aud specifications of the rail
way promoters, however, revealed
the fact that the switches and spurs
provided for by the X. w., 3.
company we're not of satisfactory
number or length. The Buurne
Gold Mining company, operating
the r. 4 n. mine, desired spur
built directly to Its big mill; the
Eastern Oregon Gold Mining CON.
pauy, operating the celebrated
North Pole. one OF the heaviest
shippers In the Cracker Creek camp,
n ,ked tor u switch to their ore
bins. which were passed Dy the
main lines 100 feet above and
across tha canyon. The Colum bia
Gold Mining company. operating the
iovuoosou su"s \"
spur or extension Of the main line be
built to the brow OF the hill below
Sour Dough fiat, 80 that the Co.
lumbia ore bin, could be sccessib ble
thereto. The Golconda company
also desired closer connsction with
the rail line. which WAS also true of
the North Pole No. l, the Tabor
Fraction. Victor aud other propertie,
In the Bourne camp. Lar Re subscrip-
tion, tu bonds we're secured from
these companies. with the proviso
that their requests be granted. The
soliciting committee communicated
with the Killen, WarLer, Stewart
company, aud In Telegram received
Tuesday by Chairman Cato Johns the
response received was to wo ahead.
us the demands were acceded to.
Great rejoicing In Sumpter follow
I'D the receipt Of this dispatch, and
toniRht's msetinR ut the lobby OF the
Hotel Sumpter Is expected to DO
largely attended.
u. q. Wright has been commission
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The announcement In yesterday q
Miner that the Killen, Warner, Stew.
art company has scceded to all de.
mauds In the matter OF the Sumutsr.
Bourne railway. and had ordered the
local citizens committee to procsed
With Its work along the lines out
lined. WAS the best piece Of news that
has reached Sumptsr since Mount
Badly was u hole Ia the ground.
A mass meeting Of citizens OF
Sumtper and mining men OF the
Sumpter district has heen called for
tonight at the Hotel Sumpter, to
take final and definite steps In the
matter. aud It - expected that as a
result at that meeting work on the
railway will begin AZ soon III the
weather will permit.
AZ will 10 isniembe bered, the KilIen,
Warner. Stewart company. promoters
OF the Sumpter. Bourne railway,
agreed to furnish TIN ough u $3.50 900
bond Issue the necessary funds for
construction. equipment aud opera
tion, provided the citizens Of Sump'
tor, M MI evidence OF good faith, aud
M an indication that they would
assist the line In every way possible
to become n dividend. payer, would
subscribe for $50, 600 worth OF the
bonds. The original line Of the old
railway project, Of which Hanover
WA. TO have been the upper terminal.
wan changed to make Bourne the
virtual snd OF the line. with spurs
aud switches to points ~ noar the big
minss Ut Cracker Greek ~ the
topography of the country. aud the
limited treasury 0f the railway com.
pany would permit. ArReements
were made that the freight rates
from Cracker Greek to Sumpter
would not be greater than 81 per
ton. aud this appealed. not only
to Sumptsr merchants aud business
men, but to mine operators Of the
upper camp M we'll. A soliciting
committee WAN appointed aud no
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inevitably be developed through kthe
provision of cheHp and rapid means
Of transportation, aud for every
teamster thrown out of job by the
railway. there will be q dozen new
miners, each drawing pay from
mother earth. and adding directly.
net only to the wealth of the world.
but to the commSroisl prosperity OF
this particulsr oommuuity.
1t is lsrR ,iy for q discussion OF
these phases Of the railway question
that tonight's meeting has been
called.
Mr.. Johns received today very
important letter from D. l..
Kiilen, regarding this proposition.
whiuh is of interest to every body
hereabouts. 1t will be read at the
meeting this evening, which alone
should bring out a big crowd.
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jim WARDNfR
DID NOT WALK

The death of James F.. Wardner.
better known as "Jim" Wardner,
after whom the town in north Idaho
was named, Ia Ell Paso last week,
recalls to mind funny incident in
the career Of this best known OF all
pioneer northwestern miners and
mining meu. It was after Jim had
made stake In the Occur d. Alenes
and lost It In Alaska. that he walked
into the Office Of tha Canad ian Pacific
railway ticket agent In Victoria and
demanded transportation to Winnie
peg. Jim explained to the agent that
he WAS q big gun, intimately &C.
qusinted with all the big guns on the
q. p. K. r., the president being bis
most ultimate friend. Jim was broke
aud be needed pass. He put up
such q good coms.slonR talk that the
agent. fearful of injuring the feel
inRs Of an intimate friend Of the
president of the road. and fearful
also of infrsctinR the rules OF the
company. wired the circumstances
to the general agent OF the liue,
winding up with the query, "Shall
l issue pas'?" The general agent
never heard Of jim Wardnsr, SO
he responded: "Don't; let Jim
walk" In transmitting the dis.
patch, some intelligent operator
omitted the pucntuation mark. and
the Victoria agent received the fol-
lowing command: Don't let jim
walk" He didn't.