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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

"Dotty Coughdrops knew that there
was something awful the matter. and
we finally had to inform them that a
cinnamon bear had been seen on the
main street, but il was impossible for
the animal 10 harm us in the omnibus.
This little lie restored confidence. and
the ladies all hoped that the little
stranger would turn up, for it would be
such fun TO be chased by a bear.
which, of course. could be killed in
very quick order.
Twenty Shots in Twenty Seconds.
We'll. armed to the teeth. we started.
Il was about two miles 10 the depot,
and we had travelled half of the distance
when we deserted a horseman gaIop-
ing after us.
The night watch. who rode on the
step of the omnibus. fired at the figure,
and twenty shots followed from the guns
of our party in less than as many sec
onds: the florseman wheeled around a
corner and disappeared. I am sure nc
one tried to hit him. but we were salts
fed that we had frightened him pretty
badly.
'.In ten minutes more we were at the
railroad station, and the first thing that
attracted our attention as we drove VI
was the horseman. dismounted and hold
ing his horse, and who do you think
it wss? The landlord of the hotel
Nice lot. you are" he yelled. What
the - were you firing at me for2 II
didn't scare me much, for 1 knew none
of you could hit the side of house
Il apologized and explained the cause
Of our action. which mad him laugh.
-
YOU up, they wouldn't have got much
for you left your money on the counter
when you paid your bill We didn't
notice 1t till about ten minutes after
you had gone. grabbed the first horse
out OF the stable. and, by running across
lots, get 4 IRE afore you did,
With this he handed me my bundle
Of money. something over $500 1 tool
the guying of the company pretty good
naturally. but I didn't hear the last
of It al that season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
IN THE CHURCHES.

Beginning on Wednesday, January
18th, a series of special services will be
held at the Second Presbyterian Church.
AT the First Baptist Church tomorrow
morning the Rev Dr. E. E. Bomar. as
sistant secretary of the board of foreign
missions OF the Southern Baptist con-
vention will preach.
At St. Johns Chapel. in West End
the Rev. S. A. Wallis will occupy the
pulpit in tbs morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
HELPERS ELECT OFFICERS.

The Helpers OF the Second Presny-
terrain Church have elected the following
officers:
President Mrs. r. Lee Field; vice
president. Sue Z. Pierson; recording sec
rotary, Lucy P. Brooke: corresponding
secretary Irene Gentry; treasurer, Mrs.
Alfred Thomson; organist, Mrs Robert
Elliott
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
HE GOT EVEN.

Yes. 1 used to be in the Insurance
business j once got man to take out
asS56.000 policy only about a week before
NJ happened 10 be killed He was a.
TO talk to aim for nearly six months
before I got him
That was tough on the company
suppose you regretted after it was ali
over, that your persuasive powers were
so good
..Um-no I never felt sorry about il.
I married the widow Chicago Record
Herald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Young Peoples Matinee.

A young peoples matinee viii be given
at 2.30 O'Clock on Tuesday afternoon in
the Eastern High School This is one
of the series instituted several weeks
ago by Miss Unschuld for the beneft of
school children.
In addition to the chamber music the
program will include songs with harp.
violin and piano accompaniment played
by several pupils OF the university, and
solos by Miss Unschuld.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
vecsey's Success Abroad.

Franz Won Vecsey. the violin prodigy.
season. under the management of Daniel
Frohman. and who will play in this city
at the Columbia Theater. Tuesday af
ternoon. January "a, at 4;3o, achieved a
genuine triumph in Berlin recently,
when he played the Beethoven concerto
Under DIR. Joachim's direction. Here is
a quotation from the Berlin Tage-
blatt.''
THE Philharmonic was crowded to
the corridors, for the sensation was
Vecsey, assisted by Joachim, at the con-
ductors desk.
1T was sight TO make the spectator
thoughtful, for yecsey played the very
work which helped Joachim to win his
reputation as a classical master, the
Beethoven concerto. Joachim must
have been struck with some such idea.
for he was visibly moved as he ap-
piauded his tiny colleague.
No matter whether or not one agrees
with the public expectation OF prodi-
gies. young Vecsey's playing remains a
perpetual marvel. 1t moved me deeply
to hear the larghetto played with such
simple, natural, and una ffected feeling.
The cadenza in the first movement was
done with astonishing v:rtuosity.
Young Fecsey will in no way disap-
point the hopes which his present per-
fornances promise for the future"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
IN THE FEDERAL COURT.

In the United States court. Judge ed
mund Waddili presiding, the following
business was transacted today:
Anthony Simmons. indicted for ma
iieiously cutting a man on Arlington
reservation. Pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced TO serve one year in the jail In
this city.
Court adjourned for the term after
having been in session since last Mon
day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Mr.. Miersch in Recital.

Johannes Miersch. the distinguished
violinist, who has determined TO make
Washington his home this winter. has
arranged to give a recital on the after
noon OF February {. III the Washington
Club. He will be assisted by Mrs.
George Lamasure. who accompanied Mr..
Miersch several weeks ago in his re-
cital before the Friday Morning Music
Club
Mr.. Miersch has opened studio al
s0s Fourteenth Street having retired
from the faculty OF the University of
Music. He is making arrangements for
q series of recitals throughout the WIN
ter and those who have been fortunate
In hearing this delightful artist will un-
doubtedly welcome. the announcement
The program which will be played by
Mr. Miersch at his Forthcoming con-
cert in the Washington Club is unus-
uafly interesting and will comprise the
following numbers:
ta} Intrada from Fourth Suite, Franz
Ries; Obj Romance. Otto Sinding; (c)
At the Fountain" Ferd David; Con
certo No. in G Minor, (a) Introduction
and Adagio. OBJ Finale, Max Bruch,
ta1" Love Song Paul TIL. Miersch
OBJ Havanaise, Camille Saint-Saens; (c)
Scherzo- Tarantelle, Henry Wieniawski
Chaccnne from Fourth Sonata tfor vio-
lin unaccompdnied), j. S. Bach, Clips,
Airs. ta) Introduction, (b) Air, &c
Czardas, Pablo de Sarasate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
A Brilliant Success.

~ pressing mnS1c2t event of the past
week was the presentation of Geibers
cantata. The Nativity by the choir
of Christ Church. Georgetown, under
the direction of the choirmaster. Will
lam T. Glover
Shortly after Christmas last year the
choir gave a similar work and distin-
guished itself : The recital of 1.-THE
Nativity was a complete repetition of
last years success.
Assisting the choir were Emily S. r.
Glover. soprano. Harry Stevens. tenor.
aud Halssead Hoover. bass Mr. Hoover.
in spite OF. bad cold, gave a splendid
account of himself iii the bass solos
Miss Glover is the soprano soloist of
Christ Church choir. and surprised even
her most ardent admirers by her work
throughout the cantata. She was in
excellent voice and SANG each of her
solos with richness of tone and sym
pathy
The local public would be glad TO hear
Miss Glover in recita1s Her work in
the Georgetown choir Is always salts
Tying and given with much sincerity
Mr. Stevens Is known to Washington
music lovers as tenor of exceptional
qualifications His voice is big, musical
and of unusual range He further dis
tinguished himself on Thursday even
ing by his mastery handling of the
tenor score, and contributed in no mean
degree to the success of the cantata.
William H. Taylor. the young or
ganist, deserves a large share of at
tention for his organ work. Certainly
Mr. Glover must feel gratifed in the
success which continues 20 reward his
efforts with the Georgetown boys. He
has fine. material, and his untiring wori
at Christ Church has made the choir {
most valuable adjunct
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Saenge.bund Concert.

The fourth musical entertainment o:
the season by the Washington Saenger-
bund will be given tonight in the club
house In C Street, when the following
program will be presented: Chorus.
Die stille wasserrese." Abt. Saenger-
bund. violin solo. "Ballade and Polo
Ea.se.H Vieuxtemps Lucien III. conen
coi,.ralto solo, I'm Herl,st." Franz, Miss
Nellie A. Moran; tenor solo. Aria from
Don Giovanni, Mozart. William d.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING.

The Business Mems League will held
It's annual meeting at its rooms, corner
King and Washington Streets. next Mon
DAY night The officers for the ensuing
year will be elected at this meeting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
TWO FUNERALS TOMORROW.

The funeral of the late r. L. Darnell
will take place from his home in South
Alfred Street Monday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. The Rev. Mr.. Ewell viii per-
form the ceremony, and the intermenS
will be made In Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Choir Ccaeert.

The cll<,ir of St Marys Catholic
Church is arranging a concert TO be
given on January 10 in Carroll Hall, G
Street northwest. The quartet OF the
choir, Mr.. Rebstock. director. and Mr.
Rath organist will participate Other
1HeIl-knoYsn- entertainers will contribute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

The season of gayety at
the nations capital is at its
height now-and will keep
fashions followers busy for
several weeks to come. Balls,
receptions, weddings, COM
ing-out affairs, and all the
other social festivities call for
correct evening and carriage
footwear, which is as inpor-
tant as the gown itself.
No other shoe store shows
an assortment which nearly
approaches the variety
shown here, and others fash
ions have not the Individual
ty and distinctiveness of
Rich'S. This is because Ricfl's
footwear IS made for our ex-
elusive selling IN this city.
Over a hundred different coli
ors in evening slippers and a
complete variety of carriage
footwear.
Much of the selling during
the past week has heen of
footwear to those who are
preparing a trip to southern
~clinles and to many folks
who have stopped over here
for 4 few days. Advance
styles of summer footwear
are being sflown-the correct
Oxferds for SeaShore wear.
Those who are making
preparations TO attend the au-
tomobile races at Ornonde
will find here the correct
footwear fer automobile
wear, and for every sport in
vogue 1t this charming and
exceedingly fashionable win
ter resort.
The need OF waterproof
and darnp-proof footwear
these days need scarcely be
suggested. We have foot
wear for all ages of both
sexes which are as inlpeTviouS
to water and danpness as 1t
is possible TO make them,
and. while heavy, are exceed
ingly graceful and comforta-
bic.
We can supply you by
NIL to your perfect Satisfac-
+
;ioh's Sozs.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
ACTORS FIGHT BANDIT
LIKE KNIGHTS OF OLD
Then Discover He Only Landlord Returning Their 5000
Twenty Shots in Twenty Seconds.


H A Darcy. agent for Hurtig &
Seamon's Me- Him, and t. and The
Great Automobile Mystery" com
panies, tells the following thrilling
story:
Some of the small towns in Texas
were pretty wild in the early SOS,
and we played one night in one of the
worst The train for the next jump
was due TO leave about a. M; some
of the company after the performance
had FASTENED to their rooms to snatch
a few hours sleep, while some few of
the boys sat up in the hotel Office. tell
ing and listening to the stories of the
picturesque banditti If the period.
Il was gathering my flock together
for the omnibus call when the driver
came upstairs.
Have any of these fellows got
guns he inquired Of the night clerk;
there's a couple of bad-iooking men
| loafing around the towI, and maybe
| they are looking for the show troupe
The company were all Intercepted.
and we counted seven in all That's
good remarked the driver Then he
called on the negro ..orter, who de-
clared himself able to raise a pair of
big uns.' and was willing TO carry
them on the box Of the omnibus to
/ the depot
Arsenal and Night Watch.
| The next move was to whistle for
1.-THE night watch, who also expressed
| his Willingness to go 10 the depot with
/ u.s. and forthwith examined a pair Of
+; .42-calibef Colts, which he drew from
his belt. He also readjusted the tin
star on tie breast CT his coat, so that
! a trouble-maker would quickly see that
! he was up against the law a Win
chester. which did duty on the Of
fee wall. was also busted off, duly ex-
amined, and placed in the omnibus
| 1T was understood among US that
not word Of the impending danger
/; or defense should be mentioned TO any
of the ladies'. Still, when they came
/ downstairs they all began to ask
/ questions of why We looked so serious
and nervous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

icaily that he has ever written, and
that he has borrowed from it continu-
ously ever since. For instance. THE
Heidelberg song in Prince of Pilsen'
is simply variation of Dear Old Col
!eee Days" in The Burgoma ster."
Innocent Maid" When Reuben
Comes to Town. and They Were on
Their Honeymoon" are almost identi-
cal. Sammy" -Dinah,'' Rosie Posie :
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

The funeral of Robert johnson will
take place from his home in this city
Monday afternoon at 1886 o'clock IN
terment will be in the Methodist Protes-
tant Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas F. Walsh, and
Miss Walsh sailed for Europe yester-
day Miss Walsh to resume her studies
in Paris, and Mr. and Mrs Walsh to
travel about Europe at Will.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. D. Boyd, for
mefly of Washington. who were re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Continued FROM FiJh rage
Ellicott have many friends in Washing
ton, and will be valuable acquisitions
to the Army and Navy circle.
Major W. P. Van Ness, United states
Army. retired. and Mrs. Van Ness. with
their son. w Perry Van Ness, are
spending the winter in Washington
Miss Sadie Cassidy, of East Orange,
y. j., who is the guest of the Secretary
and Mrs. Shaw, will return to her home
Tuesday.
Mrs. Shultz. wife of Lieut.. Joseph S.
Shultz. United States Navy. is the guest
of her mother Mrs. James B. McCrellis,
at the A1bemarle this city
Mrs. Dyer, wife of Gen. Elisha Dyer,
of Providence, is visiting Mrs. Aldrich,
wife of Senator Aldrich, at the Airing
ton.
Senator Lee s. Overman. wife and
daughters, are stopping at the Coch-
ran.
Major William A Mann. general staff
United States Army, and Mrs. Mann are
located for the winter at 1742 P Stree.
northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
MATTERS OF INTEREST
TO ALL MUSIC LOVERS

Mcfarland; soprano solo, "Trah;son, "
Chaminade Miss Carrie F. Burkhart;
baritone solo, Aria from Faust, GoR-
nod, Percy Thompson; tower scene from
II Trovatore, Verdi. soprano. Miss
Carrie F. Burkhart; tenor. William D.
Mcfarland. and Saengerbund. Henry
Xander, musical director.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Gently the guests of Mrs. Boyd's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Sanford,
have returned to St. Louis, where Hr.
Boyd is now stationed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Miss Frances H. Stearns. of Boston
is spending the winter at the Grafton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
COMEDY PREVAILS AT
WASHINGTON THEATERS

Continued from Third Pase.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

ceHtiy the guests or MIS-. BoyQ 5 par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Sanford,
have returned to St. Louis where tfr.
Boyd is now stationed
Miss Frances H. Stearns. of Boston,
is spending the winter at the Grafton.
Mrs. Morris Smith, of 1871 Q Street, is
entertaining Judge and Mrs. Lunsford
L. Lewis, of Richmond. Va. Judge Lewis
is attending court in Alexandria
Mr. and Mrs. Westinghouse gave a re-
ception at Solitude. their Pittsburg
place, Wednesday night in honor of DR..
Theodore Lewaid. imperial commission
er general of Germany at the World S
Fair. Two large dinners were also part
of his entertainment
Representative and Mrs. Holt Gains.
who were the guests over the holidays
of their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs ]. Daw-
son Gallery. of Pittsburg, were given a
tea Monday afternoon. when they met
large number of the most charming
people of that place.
Goldsmith Sigmund is in Norfolk vis-
iting his brother, A Sigmund.
Miss Mabel Kaufman, who has been
visiting here for the past month, has
returned to her home in New York.
Mrs Albert Sigmund. of Norfolk, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs Charles
kaufman. of Eighteenth Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Mrs Albert sigmund, of Norfolk, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs Charles
kaufman. of Eighteenth Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Miss Mabel Kaufman, who has been
visiting here for the past month, has
RETURNED to her home in New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08
Society

Continued From Fifth Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

We can supply you by
NIL to your perfect Satlsfac-
t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Senator Lee S. Overman wife ant
daughters, are stopping at the Coch
ran.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08

Goldsmith Sigmund is in Norfolk Wis
iting his brother, A. Sigmund
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-19
NICHOLAS IS
 IN LIMELIGHT Proposes Another Peace Conference. ROOSEVELT IN ACCORD Secret Negotiations With the
 President. Chief Executive Believed to Have Re- liaeuished Principal Part in
 Project to the Russian
 Emperor.

St. Petersburg, Sept 1s.-Emperor Nicholas today again appears before the world as a promoter of universal peace. No sooner is the Russo-Japa- nese war over, and even before the peace treaty has been ratified' than his majesty issues invitations to 6 second peace conference at The Hague.
 That the Emperor has done so was learned today from source whien leaves no shadow of doubt as to us authenticity.
 It is offcially announce that the Russian government proposes 70 dress the foreign powers with vlew to the holding of a peace conference at The Hague but 1t is known that ne- xotiations preceding this announce rsaent were entered into especially witn the United States and were conducteo with the greatest secrecy, there pe- ing not the slightest inklfng that Rus sis contemplated anything of the kind
 rbs announcement created the greatest surprise here, and that hus- gia should plan second conference despfte the steps already taken py President Roosevelt was also heard with anazement. It is clear that the step could not be taken by Russia vvfthout first reaching complete un- QGF@I6uQtu8 WkSN The fact that President Roosevelt IS reported as being entirely in sympa- thy with the proposal and that he IS eaid to believe that to the tnitator of the first Hague conference should belong the honor of convoking the sec ond. and readily and gladly acceded to the Russian proposal, is clear proof that the conference has already been called and that President Roosevelt re- linuuished his part in 1t to the Elm neror. There is strong reason that the news even of the intention ot the R,lseian government would not be glv- en out unless invitations had already been sent to the powers and possibly that their answers had been received.
 In this connection an interesting question arises as to how the invi- tation was communicated to Japan, Tn view of the lack Of diplomatic rela- tions, but the invitation may be de- layed until such relations have been resumed or 1t may have been forward ed through the United States.
 It was impossible to learn tonight the proposed date of the second con ference or to gain even an approxi- mate idea regarding 1t; but it proba- bly will not be greatly delayed. Rus sia, as the power convoking the con ference, wIll probably submit an off cial program, the others powers sub hitting suggestions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-19
THE TRIAL OF YOUNG
COURFMARTIAL CONFINES AT
 MARE ISLAND, CAL.
Commander of Ili-Fated GunDomt Ben- nimKton, Whose B1Elera Exploded in sau Diego HnrboE, ia
 the Defenaant.

Mare Island, Cali, Sept. 1s.--The courtmartial of Commander Lucien Young, who was in command of the United States gunboat Bennington when the boilers of that vessel ex- ploded in San Diego harbor July 21, convened today. Commander Young, Judge Gear, his attorney, and the full board present.
 Naval Constructor Holden Evans was in the room and this gave rise to the question of the exclusion of na- val experts. After consulting the na- val rules and regulations Rear Ad- miral Glass decided that Constructor Evans must retire. The charges and specifications were read and Comman- der Young replied not guilty" to each of the six charges.
 Lieutenant Yates of the Bennington was called as the, first witness and was not present, so Ernest E. West, the judge advocate, was called and deposed that he was a custodian of the logs of the Bennington at Washington. D. c. West produced the logs for the last days of the month of November and December, 1904. and said that for the first six months of the year the logs were not filled out under the signature of Commander Lucien Young.
 West. was dismissed as a witness and warned by Admiral Glass not to discuss the trial outside. He then re- stunned his seat as judge advocate.
 Ensign Sahn of the Bennington was the next witness. He testified that Young was in command of the Ben ninEton from November, 1904 to July 21, 1905. with the exception of a brief suspension at Panama. He said that on July End boiler "B" exploded, be- ing forced aft against the bulkhead between the fore and aft fire rooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-19
HAMPERING DELEGATES
NO CONCLUSION IN N0RwAY-swE-
 DEN AFFAIRS.
Conference at Karistaa AaseuEne fe1 Consiaerafa0n of Certain P0anfs submitted to sub-
 C6nAmlfaee.

Karlstad, Sweden. Sept. 1s-The Nor wegian and Swedish delegates were fin conference for two hours and half to- day and adjourned to meet when an agreement Is reached on certain points submitted to subcommittee. A cer- tain element in Norway is opposing the proposed terms of agreement, thus placing dIfficulty in the way of the dele gates.
 It is understood that as a basis of the agreement Sweden has promised to sieei an arbitration treaty as soon as Norway Is recognized as a separate State, while Norway agrees to destroy all the new frontier Notifications.
 The other conditions are still under consideration.
 The Norwegian premier, M. Michel son, one of the commissioners, author izes the following statement:
 Reports regarding mobilization in Norway are greatly exaggerated and probably are circulated with the l. tention of creating sensation. In any case no more troops will be dis patched to the frontier while the con- ference is sitting"