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The Washington times., 1905-09-06
Chevy Chase Lake.

The unusually large attendance at
Chevy Chase Lake the last few even
hugs would seem to indicate that the
public was bent on enjoying its many
attractions to the fullest possible ex-
tent in the remaining days of the sea
son. The weather has been quite cool
but the change Of temperature seems
only tH ire the ar1or of patrons and
dancing and the other amusements are
enjoyed with greater zest than ever
Patrons OF this form of amusement will
undoubtedly be pleased 20 learn that
the management has made arrange
ments TO greatly enlarge the facilities
for dancing before next season. The
Marine Band will render concerts every
evening throughout the remainder of
the season at the accustomed hours
with dancing every evening excert Sun
day. The Rustic Theater. in which the
motion pictures are shown; the bowling
alleys shooting galleries, and all other
day and there will be the usual illuni-
nations
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
PERSONAL FRIEND
OF THE PRESIDENT
~
New Canal Secretary Long
on Intimate Terms.
HAS HARD TASK AHEAD
Good Salary Attached Indicates the
Office Will Be One of
Importance.
HAS HARD TASK AHEAD

The appointment of Joseph auckland
Bishop. Of New York, to be executive
secretary of the Panama Canal Com
mission, at salary Of 10000 per year,
has been received much Interest
in Washington 1t is strictly personal
appointment of President Roosevelt, Of
whom Mr.. Bishop is a close personal
friend OF many years standing.
Mr.. Bishop has been for MANY years
an editorial writer On the Nev. YORK
Globe and New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser. the paper which was reorgan-
lied with the Globe about three years
ago. His intimacy with tlx President
dates back TO the beginning OF the lat
ter's political career in New York
AT the time of the reorganization If
the Canal Commission, Mr.. Bishop.
though little was known of the fact then,
was a candidate for a position in IL, and
the President was DESTROYS of making g
place for him, but political considera-
lions made IL impossible.
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to enable him TO maintain close per-
sonal touch with all operations There
fore, 1t is supposed. the position of
executive secretary has been created,
and in IL has been placed n man who
has the entire confidence of the Presi-
dent. In this view of the appointment
1t becomes especially important. for Mr..
Bishop is expected to become the PreSi-
dents eyes and ears in the commits
siOn's establishment. as well as the me-
dunn through which all publicity VIII
be carried on
Mr.. Bishop has been a frequent Wis
itor in Washington during the ROose-
welt Administration, and on his visits
here has commonly been a guest at the
White House
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DESERTS SUICIDE
WHO LOVED HIM
Army Man Does Not View
Girls Body.
SHE EXPECTED MARRIAGE
He, for Whom She Killed Herself,
Thinks He Is Not to
Blame.

NEW YORK, Sept. e-Her fair fea-
lures sadly marred by the burning acid
with which she ended her life, and her
face showing intense lines, plain evil
dence Of the torture of mind that drove
her 10 seIf-desJructton. the body Of
Elizabeth Wilson, the eighteen-year-old
girl who took poison last Saturday in
her room at p West Fifty-fifth street.
was viewed yesterday at the Merritt
undertaking establishment. Eighth ave-
nue., by her grief-stricken relatives:
The army officer for love of whom
she killed herself die not appear to see
the last of the woman who had called
herself his sweetheart. That the girl
fully expected him 10 lead her TO me
altar she had confided to her closest
friends.
The girls father and mother went to
the underwriters yesterday afternoon on
looked upon the face OF the girl who,
only few weeks ago. left home against
the mothers will, 20 seek, as she nao
told her mother, a stage career; Inc Inc
was overcome
A reporter found yesterday the army
man. who, according 20 the girls story.
cosr.ed her for three months anu men
Tilted he- He is living under an as
sumed name at a Broadway hotel he
admitted that he had known the girl
but said he never intended to marry her
IL was lc1TneQ Alidt hise NhcOH dANNA
giving up her position last Saturday az
Telephone operator at the Navarro. tried
TO talk with this man over the teie-
phone, but was unable 10 reach him
She wished 10 make a final effort to see
IL he cared for her She had telephoEed
twice on Friday night from the Ma
varre. but each time was told that the
man was not in
Unable. after her last effort to find
him. on Saturday. she went. broken
hearted, TO her room In Forty-hfth
street and took the poison.
Il had an engagement TO meet the
girl Friday night" said the army man.
but was unable to keep II. / did not
intend that she should be disappointed
She knew how to reach me. but i was
not in when she called up the hotel.
There was no engagement between
US. / knew her as a good. pure girl and
enjoyed taki2g her TO the theater and to
dinner. But she could never have ex-
pected me 70 marry her 1 did not gre
her occasion to think that I would.
She was a girl as beautiful as
have ever seen and her society was
charming deeply deplore the unfor-
tunate tragedy. but DO not in any way
hold myself 10 blame for the girls act
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HISTORIC HARVARD
BOUGHT BY PACKER
Edward Morris, of Chicago,
Gets Property.
HAS INTERESTING HISTORY
Located at Stratford- Avon, Was
Once Home of University Found
er's Grandfather.
HAS INTERESTING HISTORY

Inc historic Harvard homestead at
Stratford-on-Avon, England, has been
purchased by Edward Morris, the Chica-
go meat packer.
Inc old house. which is considered che
OF the finest mansions In England was
Quilt in 1856. by Thomas Rogers. whose
daughter, Katherine Rogers. became the
mother OF John Harvard, the founder of
harvard University. 1t stands on High
street. nearly opposite the town hall of
that quaint old English town. Its arch
itecture has been carefully preserved
and today IL bears the carvings and
scroll-work of the architects of Shakes
peare's time
On Mr. Morris last trip to England
the purchase OF this fine old mansion
was arranged for. Marie CoreIn. the
English novelist, acting as the agent.
What use he will make of the house
Mr.. Morris, II is said, has not as vet
decided. though it is understood tina;
the suggestion of Transforming the
stately old building into a clubhouse for
Americans has been made by Miss CO.
relii
This suggestion will have more weight
II is said than was given II at frs:
thought from the fact. that the mansion
has a direct bearing upon the literary
world, as Il stands but short distance
from the Shakespeare home the mos.
weil-known OF all Englands quaint and
historic mansions
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
Roy KnabenShue Flies
Over CAPITAL of Ohio
Young inventor Makes Successful Trip in His
Airship-Covers a Distance of Ten Miles.
GasoIene Gave Out.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Sept 6-Roy
Knabenshue made a successful attempt
20 fly his airship here this morning. The
ship sailed from the State fair grounds
at 100 a. M. after two unsuccessful at
tempts had been made to fly toward the
city. The ship sailed southeast over the
city.
When II arrived in the center Knaben-
shue veered 1t TO the west and after
encircling the dome of the capitol il
sailed north on the return trip. The
machine was in the air an average dis
lance Of about LOCO feet. and Knaben-
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OLDEST INHABITANTS
ATTEND GOLDEN WEDDING

4 meeting of the Oldest Inha bitants'
Association was held last night at it's
room in the Corcoran building and in
pursuance of a resolution passed at the
last meeting OF the association, the
members attended the sdGcn wedding
ganization.
Those attending the ceremony were
Allison Naylor. jr.. p.rsiden: o. the as
ISOLATION; >. 5. Taber, w. J. Green, J.
Richard 1ce-les. William Chase. $.
smith. T. r. McNerhany. J. A. GARRISON,
A H. RaSan. G. Roeben, William a
Clarke. Albert Grippe, Joseph l. Keefe-
and l.. =. Siebold
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Allowed Large Salary.

There are few men who enjoy closer
relations with the President than Mr.
Bishop. and his appointment 10 The posi-
ton Of press and publicity agent of the
commission IS therefore accepted as in
dicating that he will be the personal REP
resentative Of the President In the inner
councils of the canal organization. The
fact that he Is allowed a larger salary
than the commissioners-aside from the
three members Of the executive commit
tee-iS pointed out IS evidence that his
position Is expected 10 be one of large
Importance.
Since the multiplying troubles of the
canal work began 10 give the Admins
tration Worry, II has been understood
that Secretary Taft, under whose de-
Partment the canal work is carried on
was the closest personal representative
OF the Administration in it.
II is, however, manifestly impossible
LOT secretary Taft to give enough time
TO this single branch Of his wide duties
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shue could be plainly seen at all times
propelling it.
When the" airship arrived within mile
OF the fair grounds. on the return trip
the propeller refused to work and a
descent was made After a Commute
delay. krabenshue again started the
ship, but after drifting north 900 yards
he was again forced 10 descend. The
2irship had been sailing over an hour,
4 he distance covered by knabens1ue In
his airship was about ter miles.
Owing 10 his frequent maneuVers the
gasolene supply had given out. A new
supply was secured, and kna benshue
then resumed his fight. reaching the
fair grounds
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EXCURSIONS.
Colonial Beach.

The steamer T V Arrowsmith is still
making daily excursion trips to- Colonial
Beach. leaving her wharf here at S:45
O'Clock each morning and arriving at the
Beach about l:30 D. N. This is the clos
ing week Of the excursion trips TO the
Beach. and next Sunday the last trip
will be made. The bathing Is still fine
at the Beach, and a large throng of
summer cottagers is still there. and will
remain until cool weather comes. A most
pleasant time can be had at the Beach
and those who make the trip on the
Smith" VIII have over four hours to
enjoy its many pleasures
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

The home of Richard Goldsborough.
on Wisconsin avenue northwest, is
thought to have been entered by thieves
on Monday night. One OF the servants
who Is staying at the house during the
absence Of the Goldsboroughs. on re-
turning home discovered that the rear
door and windows were open. She was
positive that she had securely fastened
them before leaving the house. The
servant could not ascertain whether
anything has been stolen or not
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
BOYS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.

August Cnger. resident of Tenley-
town. D. c.. was held up and robbed
Monday night. about u o'clock, on Pros
pect avenue, between Thirty-second and
Potomac streets northwest. II is alleged
by five Georgetown boys, Ben Waters
Of Thirty-second street northwest:
Charles Day of Thirty-second street:
Fred Ward. of o street. and Hugh and
Ihomas Smith. of Thirty-sixth street
northwest, all OF whom are now locked
up at the Seventh precinct station.
Unger vas rcS5ed Of IS In cash and a
valuable watch
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MORE FILIPINO STUDENTS
SAIL FOR UNITED STATES

An additional number Of Filipino stu
dents-thirty-thTee boys and three girls
sailed from Hongkong for the United
States. August IS
These students will enter various in
situations In this country
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
B. w. MURCH IKDORSED.

r. w. Murch. Of Georgetown. is being
strongly indorsed by Georgetowners and
others. TO fill the vacancy Of one of the
supervising principals in the public
schools OF the District of Columbia. Mr..
Murch is now principal of the Force
school, on Massachusetts avenue north
vest. For years he taught in the
Georgetown schools.
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
ARMOUR & COMPANY
INVADE GERMAN MARKET

HAMBURG. Sept. e.-The American
firm of Armour & Co. have today opened
a branch in this city. and intend to
invade the German market with their
extract Of beef. The Hamburg branch
Is 10 be the headquarters OF the concern
founded in all the larger cities of the
empire. ~
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HAVE NOT CALLED PASTOR.

Rev. Edward Hopkins. of Grafton. w
Va. and Rev. John Chester, of Wash
ington. have occupied the pulpit of the
West Washington Lutheran Church,
Thirty-second and q streets northwest
since the resignation OF the regular pas
tor. Rev. David Floyd Biddle. about one
month ago. Mr.. Biddle. has not. how
ever, left the local church. He will leave
in October and take up a professorship
at Selins Grove, Pa. The council Of the
church has not yet taken up the matter
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
DIED.

RENNEDY-On Tuesday. September 5.
1875 at ] 80 a. m. MISS JOHANNA KEN
NEEDY, native OF County Kerry. Ireland. in
the seyenty-hrst year Of her age.
Funeral from the residence OF Mrs Thomas
Keiih<r 615 street northwest on Thurs
day September .. at 9:l5 a. m. Requiem
mass the Church Of the Immaculate Con
ception a e:45. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited TO attend se5-2t
The Washington times., 1905-09-06

OF calling a new pastor. The matter
will be deferred until Mr. Biddle has
lett 1t is understood that several ap-
plications for the passionate have already
been received
The Washington times., 1905-09-06
ALLEGED BICYCLE THIEF.

Precinct Detective E. y. Brown yes
terday arrested Fred ". Hail. an al
legged expert bicycle thief He is wanted
On several charges of larceny. Last
week it is said he stole three bicycles
In Washington.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
OLD FOLKS SERIES.

was born in North Carolina on the of Feb 1922 came
to Lawrence County Tennessee the year, settled near
Venus, on the land now owned by A. P Luna lived there
IA years then moved to Hurricane Branch known as
Crews Branch was married in lS40 to Elizabeth Lindsey,
daughter OF Daniel Lindsey then in the year Of 1851 moved
to Pney Greek, in the 7 district OF this county
lived there until 1853 then moved to Crews Branch then
in the year 1854 moved to Grandadys Creek the KEEL
y old forge and lived there until after war; was not in
the war; had one brother killed in the Confederate army at
at the battle OF Chicamauga. After the was over
moved back to Crews Branch where | live now. never
was witness in my Ife never had lawsuit and never
was out of the State but once in my life, held but
one office in my life and that School director and
thought that would do me. have three boys living and one
dead My oldest son, Crews, lives on Chsen Creek on
the Jim Simms place, my next oldest son on my place
have fourteen grandchildren living and seven great grand
children as tony geneaal health it is very good but my
eyes are nearly gone CREWS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
College Notes
SC0LA NOsTRA.

School closes this. week. The COM
mencement will be held next Monday
and Tuesday evenings Mt eight o'clock.
Every department Of the school vii,
take part in the exercises and the pub
lie is promised an enjoyable time.
An interesting program consisting Of
music, songs, reciiations, etc, is be.
ing prepared for the first night.
The main feature of the second
night will be the Declamatory Con-
test. The following young men win
speak: Noble Freemon, Will Garner;
Lewis Lawrence, Will Springer and
Ingram Sowell. Two medals, De.
clamatory and Scholarship Medal,
will be awarded. "Wednesday evening.
May 3lst, the Francis Willard aud
David Crockett literary societies will
hold reception meeting. Committees
nave been appointed to make the ne
cessary arrangements and everything
is being done to have an enjoyable
time.
The David Crockett Literary Society
held their last meeting Of the term
Friday, May 10Th.
The program. which consisted Of the
following, was very Interesting:
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll call.
Closing remarks by each member
of the society.
Report Of the critic.
Business transaction.
Final adjournment,
This meeting marked the ending ef
the seventh year since the organization
Of the society. Throughout this .rrnr
great interest has been manifested il,
the literary work, both by the yonng
ladies and by the young meh, and Of
the two societies this school has rcas-
ons to be ju.tly proud.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
Bob Taylor's Magazine.

Better and better grows Bob Iayl0rs
Magazine, and the June number presents
a remarkably full and attractive litera-
ry budget. the opening article on
"Demagogues aad Literary Bureaus"
by Edward j. McDermott, is keen and
thoughtful anal sis of one of the most
subtle methods of fcoling the people,
and its non-partisan fairness will add to
its point and effectiveness. In "An
Hour with Judge Regain in His Home"
Isaac Notes gives an timate and friendly
sketch of the late statesman as a genial
and charming host. Hayne Davis ar
ticle, "The Peacemakers," traces the
beginning Of the great world peace
movement and outlines in most inter
esting fashion what has been accom-
plished in this line up to the present
time. Editor Taylor is represented by
the third in'tallment of The Fiddle
and the Bow" an eloquent address to the
drummers, and his editorial department
of "Sunshine and M0onshine." The
Passing of Great Soup is an apprecia-
tive study of Joe Jefferson and his art
and the dramatic features of the past
New York season are reviewed by For
rest Arden IN 4 bright paper, profusely
ILLUSTRATED.
In fiction the number ia particularly
rich, and there are short stories by Law
renee Housman, Sara Cone Bryant
Louis Pendleton, Joseph A. Altsheler,
Henry Burnham Boone. Floy Pascal
Cowan, and Frank T. Reid. The poe
try is by Eva Williams Malone, Ethe
Morrison Lackey, Helen A. Saxton
will Fields and Miriam Sheffey, Ii
the Southern Lyceum Department
there are brief, characteristic contribu
tons from Fred Emerson Brooks, Ed
ward P. Elliott, Mary II. Flanner. an'
DR.. Ira Landrith. The various de
partments are full of interest and varie
, ty, and in "Leisure Hours" there is al
interesting statement of the magazine
growth and progress.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
Huge Task.

It was a huge task, to undertake the
cure of such bad case of kidney disease,
as chat of G. F. Collier, Of Cherokee,
Ia. but Electric Bitters did it. He
writes: MY kidneys were so far gone, |
could not sit on y chair without cushion;
and suffered from dreadful backache,
headache, and depression. In Electric
Bitters however, ! found cure, and by
them was restored to perfect health. |
recommend this great tonic to all
weak kidneys, ,r liver or stomach.
Guaranteed BY ". r. Lewis druggist;
price SOC.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
Evans.
NIARIGoLD.

The farmers are having as much rain
and weeds as they can manage in our
vicinity atpresent.
Rev. j. I. Redmon filed his regular
appointment at Murrels the third Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. J. I. Freemon was in Fall River
Sunday last
Mrs. Quinn visited Mrs. N. Z. Free.
mon one day last week.
Miss Lizzie Oliver was the welcome
guest of Mrs. A. H. FreeAon the latter
part of the week.
Mr. Rhoden visited our Sunday School
last Sunday morning.
Mrs. E. o. Lee who has been yer,
sick for the past few weeks is able tc
be with us again.
Mrs. Kate Marston is on the sick list
Ellen Freemon is speeding THU
week with relatives in l.awrenceburg.
Mr. Scion Roberts WAS at this plac,
Sunday.
Mrs. A. II. Freemon is in town at
tending the commencement this week.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
Alexandra

Likely few stems from our little
neighborhood will lac of some interest
to some of your readers Alexandra is
the name of II new union Church
now in construction in the II dis
trict Of Lawrence Co., miles East of
Brace, 3 miles West of Marcella, 5
miles South of Summertown, 5 miles
North of EthrIdge, on the Military road
centaeIy located and we almost feel
like it is the center of gravity we had
asuccess in a way OF au ice cream supper
and we are awaiting the coming of Jane
10th to have it repeated thenwe are
expecting grand time as there will be
quite an interest in a fine gold watch
~. .r..rf Farr1 lu'r -. ~ srn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02

person seventy years old kNows
something of the early settlement
and history of his native section,
and we especially urge our friends
to send us, any thing of this kind
connected with their fife. Give
as full and complete u sketch of
your life as you can without tax,
ing up too much space.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

LUMPKINS-We are authorized to
announce Barney p. Lumpkins, rs a
candidate for the Office of County Court
Clerk OF Lawrence County, subject to
the aetio. of tho Democratic party.
HARVEY-We are authorized to
announce Robin i. Harvey as a candi-
date fer the Office of County Court Clerk
of Lawrence County, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party.
TURNER-We are authorized to an
nounce DIR. j. l.. Turner, as a candidate
for the Office of County Court Clerk OF
Lawrence County, subject to the action
Of the Democratic Party.
BLAIR-We are authorized to an
nounce A. ID. Blair, MS candidate fol
the Office of County Court Clerk of Law
renee County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Party.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
Program.

Program for laying the corner stone
Of the New Courthouse to begin at 10
o'clock A. NJ. Monday June 10, 1905.
l. Music by band at 10 o'clock.
2. Song by James d. Vaughan.
and others.
8. Prayer by Rev. J. G. Gibson.
4. County officials deposits
and speaking.
Recess till o'clock.
5. / o'clock P. NJ. laying the corner
stone by the NIasonac fraternity.
6. Deposits & speeches by all
Fraternal orders who desire to- take
part.
7. Confederate Veterans deposit
and speech.
Benediction by Rev. C. G Lawrence.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
Prof. Holt was here last Sunday.

Prof. Holt was here last Sunday.
Mrs. Caroline Lumpkns and son
Luther, spent Sunday in your city,
Mrs. Mary Springer visited relatives
here last week.
Miss Ella Barnes spent Sunday
at home.
Miss Dona Dickefson was in Lawrence
burg one night last week the guest of
Miss Cordia Belew.
Miss Laura LaCroix, has returned
home from Florence, where she has
been in school the past three months.
Ed Springer of Wayland Springs
spent one night with relatives here.
Misses Annie and Luela Norton,
spent last week in Nashville.
Miss Kate Lumpkins is spending
the week in Lawrenceburg
Miss Emma Dial and the Misses Nc.
Lean of Ltwrenceburg, were visitors
here recently,
Messrs IAlmpkins, Kraus and Spring.
ger, came down from your city and
spent a few hours with friends Sunday
last.
With best wishes to the Democrat.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
St. Joseph.

Messrs NJ. II. and A. L. Phillips
went to NASHVILLE Thursday
Walter Williams who is studying
telegraphy here, spent Friday and Sat
umay in Florehce Ala
Miss Annie Phillips, Lexington, Ala.
visited relatives here last week.
Tom Jones has returned from Mt
Pleasant,
Co. Supt. l.. B. White of Lawrence-
durg was here last Monday
Ben Spencer, of Sheffield Ala srent
Sunday here
Miss Roxie Willis visited relatives
and friends near town last week
MIR Ed Myrick was here Sunday.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-06-02
EDUCATIONAL CONTEST.

There are several new entries in
the contest this week, but an old
contestant wins the prize. Miss
Clara Bradley of Pleasant Point
once more reports the largest list
@f errors, size having forty six to
her credit. Her list as sent in had
" errors marked but II number of
them were where the dot on the
j did not show, and we could not
allow this.as an error in spelling,
Those who are taking part iu this
contest are finding it pot only in.
teresting but very beneficial. 1t
rs u training in detecting erroneous
spelling that is worth much more
than tine occasional years sub
scviption, one wins. We would be
glad to have many others tor enter
the list of contestants. A number
of parents have commended very
highly this department of the
paper az the best thing that has
ceme 30 their notice, in its instruc-
tive and entertaining features.