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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

The Moroccan troops who lined the
road to the palace in honor OF Mr..
Lowther. the head of the British mia
sion, WHEEL he had an audience with
the sultan recently. were clad in
khaki uniforms, which they wore for
the first time. In many cases the sale
tickets were still affixed to the gar
ments.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11
E0IS0N'S LATEST TRIUMPH
The Wizard Announces the Eerfee.
tiOn Of . Reliable storage
Battery.

New York. Aug. I'm announcing
that he had perfected his storage bat
teries for propelling electric vehicles.
Thomas A. Edison warmly compli-
mented young Cooper Hewitt, who had
helped him solve a O difficult prob
lem with his mercury rectiier. His
battery. he says. will send a pleasure
vehicle, under the most favorable on
ditions. at the rate Of 20 miles an hour
for $50 miles.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

II 10 understood that Nine. Melba.
the famous prima donna, has Just
been paid $1,000 for singing four songs
at w. w. Astor's house ut Clievedon.
This, ever IL the songs were long.
means that the singer was paid about
$3.50 q minute! An amazing rate Of
payment. even for the most beautiful
voice In the world. The American mil.
lionaire who engaged Nine. Melba to
sing to his friends has thus created .
second record for the amount paid to
On artist for . private engagement
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11
Big FIRE IN KANSAS CITY
Families burned With Mosr stor.
Co.'S Warehouse.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 3.--The d.
A. Morr Storage Co.'S four-story
brick building at the southwest cor.
ner Of Fourteenth street and Grand
avenue In this city was destroyed
by fire, causing a loss estimated at
800, 000. About seven hundred fam.
lilies had furniture stored with the
company. and 1t is difficult to est.
mate the extent of the loss.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

Pilgrims at Mecca insuring that the
prophets tomb shall be their last
earthly sight. See Mecca and die"
has it's variant enthusiasm, See Nee
ca and see not more" The words are
literally obeyed by certain devout Mos.
lens, who. after behoiding the proph-
cts tomb, destroy their sight by gaz-
ing at white-hot bricks, which are sup.
piled lei the Kaabah by the enter.
prise that everywhere pveys on the
pilgrim.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

Over $2,577,O00 is paid out in sal
aries to the professional baseball play
ers Of the United States each year.
Over 49, 500 900 Is paid in other sal.
aries and in expenses OF maintaining
the grounds of the professional clubs.
about $500, 600 in railroad fares, about
100000 in sleeping car fares, about
$125.0O0 in training expenses. and per.
haps $500 900 in additional expenses.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

Marquis Oyama, who captured Port
Arthur from the Chinese in 1895, who
has fought Japan's campaigns Of this
val and won the battle CT Mukden,
the greatest recorded land battle in
history, has the blood of an Irish
grandfather coursing through his
veins. Adm. Togo. whose fieet sunk
the Russian squadron under Rojest.
vensky in the most famous sea battle
ever fought Is a Roman Catholic.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

The Panama canal commission
wants 1000 Japs. 1000 Chinese and
1000 Italians for work on the isthmus,
and bids will be asked from labor con
tractors to supply the men. 1t Is e
pected that wages will run from IS
cents to s1.50 a day. The commission
appears to believe that the man with
a white skin Ices not assimilate read
lily with the Panama climate.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11
ReauisitiOn HOnOred.

Lincoln. Neb.. Aug. 4.-Gov. Mickey
has honored the requisition Of Gov.
Mcdonald of Colorado for the return
Of Victor or Frank Buster, alias Frank
Martin, who Is charged with the muir
der Of Martin O'Connor. Q miner, on
April 5, 1905. The nan Ia under ar
rest at Grand Island, Neb.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11
FRANK Il. FARRIS ACQUITTED
The Missouri State Senator Charged
With Bribery Declared Not Guilty.
The Jury, Or the Majority Of Them,
Evidently Did Not Credit the
Testimony Of JOhu A. Lee.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. State
Senator Frank H. Farris was acquitted
by a Jury in the circuit court On a
charge of bribery in connection with a
bill introduced at the session Of the
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11
Three killed In a stor-.

Beaumont. Tex, Aug. 3.-One white
boy and two negro boys were killed
and 20 persons more or less seriously
injured in q heavy wind storm which
struck Bessman. La. The town is sit
uated In a forest Of pine timber, the
wind uprOOting several trees, which
fell on houses. killing and injuring the
occupants
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

Charles NJ. Bailey. OF B~aileyville.
Me-. has made from $4,000, 900 to $10,.
600, 900 as a manufacturer of oil cloth.
He began in 1S47 in a little barn. and
now his factory covers "a acres Of
floor space.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

II Kn~abeshue's airship in Toledo can
keep its performance up to the adver-
tisements the airship will soon be re.
firing the automobile to the back.
ground as a fashionable means of i'm
perlling the necks of the wealthy.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

In dressing a fowl she had pur.
chased for three shillings. Lucie Man.
rentz, a Paris cook, found in its in.
terror q gold ring set with two superb
diamonds.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-08-11

STATISTICS COMPLIED ~ the various
automobile trHae; associations show
that there afe'AD6HtsS3,OOO motor carl
Ia use in this country.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02
Weddings.

One OF the prettiest home weddings
Of the season was solen1nized Thursday
when Mrs Fredericka fsemanr became
the bride Of Franklin Bid. Both the
contracting parties are lifelong resi-
dents of the District and the groom is u
well-known business men.
The marriage ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. DR.. Charles PhiIjpbat.
of New York city, who is a brother-in-
law of the bride.
The bride was tastefully attired in a
beautiful gown of crepe de chine over
taffeta and carried an immense shower
bouquet of American Bride roses. and
were a diamond sunburs and necklace.
the gift of the groom She was at
tended by the bridesmaid, Mrs. Minnie
Xandar Isemann, VINO wee cream lace
ever silk The groom was attended
by Gus A SchuIde, as best man.
AS the wedding procession started
from the library 70 the large bower
window in the parlor where the cere-
nony was .lerformed Mendelsshon' S
wedding march was softly and artisti-
cally performed by Pref. Francis P.
Williams, of this city.
The house was beautifully decorated
with Easter lilies and cut flowers, and
stringed orchestra played appropriate
music
After the ceremony a wedding supper
was served. Mr.. and Mrs Bid will
be at home after April i. at their L-x
residence, $40 B street southwest
Among the guess were. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert l. Slagie, Mr.. and Mrs. F. P
Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuldt,
The Washington times., 1905-04-02
WANT Old PIANOS
I he F. G. Smith Piano Co.
Anxious 10 Secure SO Old
Square Pianos
A LIBERAL PROPOSITION
If You ave an Old Instru-
ment to Dispose Of, Write
or | elephcne the ON
pany al Once.
A LIBERAL PROPOSITION

There are unquestionably many famf-
lies III Washington who have old square
pianos that they would like to dispose
or, and If We can get in communication
with these people we know they will be
glad 10 accept our proposition to take
the old piano OFF their hands. " said MIR
Van Wick!e. vice president of the r G.
S2lith Piano Company, 1225 Pa. ave.
During the past Week we have brought
IL quite number OF Old square pianos.
but are still far below the number we
require, and we would like To hear from
any one who has Old piano To get rid
OF at once. This is the season when we
can make best use OF the old pianos by
fixing them up ana SHIPPING to our
branch houses III the country towns, and
now is the time We afford to allow
the most for the old pianos. The propo-
sition is just this: We viii take the old
square piano off your hands and bring
Il into our WareroonIs without expense
to you, and give you Il due bill equiva-
lent to cash, which will be accepted at
any zine in exchange for a new upright
i1iano Should you desire 10 accept Il
Proposition for your old piano, simply
drop Il postal 10 the f. @. Smith Piano
Company, I225 Pa ave, or phone Main
IA and one of the representatives OF
the company will call at your residence
and make arrangements TO bring the
piano into our WareroomS.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

up
to genuine Informal
Cassini probably better than almost
foreign toay Washington
Tuesday She will
The
II
Washington the bride the
exceeding courtesy
She
years
being added acceptable to all.
And
Tgon
aboyS There following
oft his relg sectn n
The Washington times., 1905-04-02
Dances.

Prince. princess. page, and peasant,
from all countries and all climes met
butterflies. bees. and genuine fairies in
the beautiful tapestried ballroom at the
home of the Former Ambassador to
Italy and Mrs. William F. Draper yes
terday afternoon from TO O'Clock.
when they gave q chiliren's fancy dress
ball for their daughter, Margaret Pres
ton Draper
Little Miss Draper wore Russian
costume. and Helen Draper. of Boston.
her cousin and guest, who received with
CONTINUED on Page Six, this section.)
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

VALLEY Springs, Nevada, and will prob
ably make their permanent home later
at Tonepah, in the mining districts.
1Ir ana Mrs. William Corcoran Eus-
is will arrive in Washington the mid
Gle Of this month, and take up their
abode at the famous old Corcoran house,
which was the home Of Mr.. Eustis' an
cestors. There is an abiding fear lest
Mrs Eustis who is a novelist, will de-
terfnine upon one of those famous
Washington society stories Of which one
hears so mucn. But as Mary Man
ming" her first book, did not receive
the attention it deserved. she may only
remain here as a society woman ard not
| Il bluestocking
Mrs. Carlisle and her daughter, Miss
Mary Carlisle, viii return from trip
! TO Florida, reaching Washington today.
/ Mrs Stepnen b. 1lilins mas gone 10
| Aiken, S c., for visit of some length.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Marrow Hyde,
who have been spending the last three
mci tbs in Washingt Ton, have returned
! to their home in Chicago. Mr.. Hyde
| is well known IN literary circles as the
! a0thor of a number If interesting books,
! bis last book the buccaneers, came
/ cut in the Saturday Evening Post. and
/ II once became popular.
Mrs. John w Moore. Of Pennsylvania.
and her family VIII sail for Europe in
/ the Immediate future, and will spend
/ the summer abroad
Mrs. Kate Bratton and her two daugh-
ters Misses Virginia and Vivian. OF
Jersey City are the guests of Capt. and
E!rs'' J. Walter Mitchell, at the L.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

needs. homemade cakes and candies
viii be feature of the tea
Tie ladies in charge of the tea vii:
consist of Mrs H. A. Taylor, Mrs A
I-isner, Mrs. Simon Wolf. Mrs n I.
Britton. Mrs. A. 3. Browne, Mrs. 5. w
BowleS, Miss Britfon, Mrs J. C. Pen
ME, Mrs. J.. b. Platt. Mrs. Richard
Sylvester, Mrs J. C. Smyrhe. Mrs ".
S. Knox, Mrs. N E Boughton. Mrs
Joseph Auerbach, Mrs. ]. C. Whitney,
Mrs Carl Casey, Mrs Bigeiow, Mrs.
Chambers
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

The Hon Allen Johnstone's appoint
ment as British minister TO Copenhagen
is a matter Of much interest to the
American friends of Mrs Johnstone.
She is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James Pinchot and sister of Clifford
Pinchot, Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02
Teas.

The board of lady visitors of the
Founding Hospital viii give their an
nl:al spring tea on Saturday, April j..
from to 7 O'Clock.
A sale of housekeepers and travellers
The Washington times., 1905-04-02
Dinners

Commander and Nine. Hebbinghaus
were hosts at a small dinner party last
evening. entertaining among their other
guests, Dr. and Mrs. Fremont Smith,
Dr. and Mrs. Randolph. Captain and
Mrs. Gallagher. Miss Siebert. and Mr..
Siebert
The Washington times., 1905-04-02
Social Gossip

Mrs. Shaw. wife OF the Secretary of
the Treasury. is fast returning TO health
after rather serious operation perform
cd upon her at the johns Hopkins Hos
pital several weeks ago, and il Is hoped
she will soon DC aple to return TO Wash
ington Mrs Shaw and the Misses Shaw
Will take a journey for rest, perhaps
abroad, just as. soon as Mrs. Shaw Is
strong enough to travel
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mr. and Mrs Charles Rogier. Mr. and
MRS. Berry. and the Misses Berry, Mr.
and Mrs. Kohler. Mr.. and N-s Bofls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckay. Mr.. and Mrs. JOB
Harris, SIR. and Mrs George Harding.
Mr.. and Mrs T. W. Williams, AR and
Mrs. George D. Scott. Chris. Stolp. Mr..
and MIS- Bane King, Mrs Louisa
Seharr, Mrs Kloeppinger. Miss Pauline
Gehl, Miss Flora SchuIdt, An5rew Ise-
mann. Miss Marie A. Sweet. George Ise-
mann, Harry scharr. George Bohs- and
John Drawpaugh.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mrs L. Y. Ralph, OF this city, has
gone TO Atlantic City FOR visit, and
is stopping at the Pennhurst.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mrs. Benjamin b Wechsler and daugh-
ter, OF Pittsburg. Pa. are in the city for
a short visit, ard viii be pleased to set
her friends, this evening. at SOB L street
northwest
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Grand Mrs. Bratton formerly lived in
this city. ard Is the wife OF n. Bratton,
prominent official of the Pennsylvania
railroad The latter viii arrive in the
city tonight fot a few DAYS visit.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mrs William d. Window sailed on the
Canopic yesterday for Italy. 10 remain
abroad six months.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

she Will soon DC aple to return 10 WASH
ington. Mrs Shaw and the Misses Shaw
Will take a journey for rest, perhaps
abroad, just as. soon as Mrs Shaw Is
strong enough to travel
Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Morton, both of
whom were out of town for some days,
have returned TO the city.
Mrs. Boutell wife of Representative
Boutell. will sail for Europe in June
and will spend the summer IL Switzer-
land with her son. Roger Boutcn, who is
secretary OF the American legation at
Berne She will remain with her son
and daughter-in-la until after the ex-
pected visit of the stork.
Mrs Shontz, Of Chicago and New
York, who has spent most Of the win
ter at the New Willard and has been
much entertained by Secretary and Mrs
Morton and others, will probably spend
the summer in Europe with her attrac-
tive daughters, who are students at the
SomerS school.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Loose, VINO Were
guests at the home Of the Speaker AID
Miss Cannon for some weeks last WI
ter, and who returned 10 The New VII
lard after / two weeks stay in Ne"
York, have now gone West for the rest
OF the season.
! Senator and Mrs. Depew viii celebrate
the seventy-frst birthday Of the former
with the Montauk Club in Brooklyn. The
members OF winch expect to get some
good anti-Osierite points from the Sena-
| tor.
Miss Ida Thompson returned to Wash
| ington after some weeks at Lakewood
and gave an lat home" for Mrs Robert
| Mckee Friday afternoon.
/ Senor Quesadu, the Cuban Minister.
and his family VIII sail April y. for
Europe and win spend the coming sum
mer in travel abroad.
Mr. Wauters, OF the Belgian legation.
Will make a trip TO Philadelphia ana
New York next week. but win return
TO Washington before sailing for Europe
some time in April or May.
Viscomte de St Phal. of the French
embassy, who has been confined To his
apartment with grip. has now sufficient
ly recovered to return to duty at the
| embassy.
Ex-senator and Mrs Stewart left
Washington yesterday afternoon for the
West, where they viii probably max
liheir future home. They will so first tc
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mr. and Mrs. George Whitfield Brown
were hosts at dinner last evening,
given in honor OF Mrs. Robert Mckee.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mr. and Mrs a. c. joys and H Shat
fen and daughter have gone to Atlantic
City, and are stopping at the Raleigh.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Chase
former Ambassador Italy Mrs William F Draper where the
beautiful Margaret Draper being
given from o
family opened but little
entertainment inmates makes
quite perceptible difference social circles There are number OF
society people with Mrs Roose-
velt to stop be invited
luncheon of hab
taton when there entertaining in
Miss Theodore will
house the President and Mrs
Roosevelt and being socially inclined they will entertain their young
enough
President in
old friend the family invited lunch
con there only few days and was rather surprised to have MRS
Roosevelt President who late
entered They until seated ALL
the guests included took their places again at table This custom al
ways carried by the family the Presidents entrance into
ROOM and invariably arises with them
Speaking of
Dent
Grant wife of Bgad General Grant who among the dinner guests
White House She dnd almost all
of the remarked that the dinner
at the White House was the best ordered and most comfortable state
which might fancy
of this which caused
American lover there this goat
service wholly
Roosevelt systematic
keeping department the establishment like clockwork
Eighteenth and
everywhere walls,
the there
there bits na with ivory and
quantities embrodere along with
gold in
General Morteza is the aest and thinn the Dp
matte receiving Newton Khan
English,
go-between for the minister and his
speaks huanly, but
exutey wrought silver fg with tiny fgree
probably napkins
specimens
years of a human life to weave
Chevy now
looking both carriages and motor cars The Durand Hitch
Carles,
their big snowy noticeable
McCammon. formerly Murray
depha Chevy
golf She
most every day spends links Other notable
among golfers
Gan oliver Secretary
and Oliver
the Netherlands
Chevy sundry
occasionally
Among the eight ten parties given evening
Hemphil Miss Eleanor
other tables everything right
spring
Harlan
reary Taft to take defeat good naturedly
This opens auspciously with Dp
burial
Tuesday night the
will be thrown for large evening reception
informally
and Mrs w Emo will give dinner Wednesday evening and Mrs
will luncheon Thursday the
parties will small informal
There delightful In of
British Ambassador Henry Nor
British by
penitenta ballroom Washington
a
brought this for the Of do
The white
impossible
house the wife of Am Herbe
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Washington district will
hold u reception in honor OF Judge and
Mrs J. O Robinson at Rust Hall, to-
morrow afternoon April 3. from 4 TO o.
to which the friends of these yell known
people are invited
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mr. ana Mrs. John ]. Hen phil were
among the numerous hosts at the Chevy
chase Club last night, entertaining a
dinner party Miss Patterson ard Miss
Gaff each had a party of young people
q. Chevy Chase for dinner
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

The Thirteen Colonies Chapter. D. A.
r., will not be able to have the tea for
Continental Hall, on April 4. as intended.
owing TO Illness of several members.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

The wedding of Miss Marian Hubbard
Bell and David 6. Fairchild will take
place in the afternoon of April 25, at
the home of Mrs. Gardiner Hubbard,
grandmother to the bride-elect, on the
Woodley Lane road.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Morton, both of
whom were out of town for some days,
have returned TO the city.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02
Receptions

Gen Morteza Khan. the Persian min
lister, will receive every Friday for the
rest of the season
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mr. and Mrs. John Hickler are en-
tertainirg Mrs. Peter aiclzler. OF Buff
falo, and Mrs William \. Boiler. of
New York city.
Mr. Esickicr. has been in Washington
dent of Buffalo. N Y.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

The marriage of Miss Amy Frothing-
ham K.lne TO DIR. James G. Fisher will
take place at high noon Wednesday.
April 3. The wedding viii be a quiet
home affair, with only a few intimate
friends and near relatives present The
ceremony Will be performed by the Rev
William Tayloe Snyder The bride is
the niece of the late Capt. Samuel H.
Pooke. L. S. N, a distinguished navaI
officer
Miss Agnes C. Stephen, OF Washing
ton, D. c., will be married tomorrow
TO William Stewart, of Belfast, Ireland,
the marriage 10 occur in New York
city.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

The Italian Ambassador and Baroness
Mayor des Planches Will entertain din
ner party tomorrow night
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Loose, Who Were
guests at the home Of the Speaker ard
Miss Cannon for some weeks last VI
ter. and who retGrned TO The New VII
lard after 4 two weeks stay IN Ne#
York, have now gone West for the rest
OF the season.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Air. aud Mrs. Elias Raft. VINO have
1ust returned from an extended wedding
trip. will be pleased to see their friends
next Sunday, April 8. in their new home,
The Columbia apartment house. Four
teenth and Birney streets.
a party was given by she Washing
tcnian Club at the home of the presi-
dent, Maurice Applo5y. 80 K street
northeast, Thursday March 80 The
house was artisticauy decorated in the
uh colors. Games were played. solos
were rendered by Miss Slater, and G..
Gargers won the prize for drawing the
best animal Miss Edith Appleby won
Ihe first prize in Cinderella, and Maurice
-Appleby. booby prize.
At II o'clock the guests Went down
&c the dining room. where refreshments
were served. Among those present Were
c. Phelps, NJ. ADpleby l. Pipkin. 3.
smith. II Downey, c. Stevens. R. Krei-
tey. G. .farsers, II. Cue, F. Myers,
Edward Que. D. BuIdett. w Koepke,
Misses r. Appleby. A. Saxty. X Slater.
s Breslin. L. Grinders, E Ireland, J.
ireland Mrs. Duncan, Mrs Appleby.
Mrs. Harmon, and Mrs. Slater
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Ex-senator and Mrs Stewart left
Washington yesterday afternoon for the
West, where they VIII probably MAKE
their future home. They wlll so first to
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Senator and Mrs. Depew viii celebrate
the seventy-first birthday Of the former
with the Montauk Club in Brooklyn The
members OF which expect to get some
good anti-Oslerite points from the Sena-
10
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Viscomte de St PhaI, of the French
embassy, who has been confined To his
apartment with grip. has now sufficient
ly recovered to return to duty at the
embassy.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mr.. Wauters, OF the Belgian legation,
will make trip TO Philadelphia and
New York next week. but win retnru
to Washington before sailing for Europe
some time in April or May
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Miss Ida Thompson returned to Wash
ington after some weeks At Lakewood
and gave an lat home" for Mrs Robert
Mckee Friday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Senor Quesadu, the Cuban Minister.
and his family VIII sail April y, for
Europe and viii spend the coming sum
mer in travel abroad.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mrs. John w Moore. Of Pennsylvania.
and her family VIII sail for Europe in
the Immediate future, and will spend
the summer abroad.
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

Mrs. Kate Bratton and her two daugh-
ters. Misses Virginia and Vivian. OF
Jersey city, are the guests of Capt. and
AErs J. Walter Mitchell. at the lie
The Washington times., 1905-04-02

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