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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

The Pension Office conscience fund,
only recently started by two old soldiers
refusing longer 70 take bounty from
Uncle Sam because they felt themselves
able to earn a livelihood, gained an
unexpected addition this morning when
a New York draft, amounting to $685.. 40
returning money which a pensioner felt
had been drawn unlawfuily. was receiY-
ed The money was returned to the
Treasury and arrangements made to
discontinue the pension.
According to an unsigned letter which
accompanied the draft, the pensioner,
who is now a woman Of more than
fourscore years. has just discovered that
her husband secured a divorce more
than twenty years ago. Only the num-
Der Of the pension certificate enabled
the officials 81 the Pension Office to as
certain the name of the aged woman.
and this they refused to divulge.
That portion of the letter. which they
would consent to make public, follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
Aged Woman Returns
Pension of $666.4O
Though Eiqhty Years Old She Learns Her
Husband Obtained Divorce and That
Government Payment Was Illegal.

I'm June. 1898. pensioner in Ohio
drew pension granted her short time
before amounting to 5000.
Soon after the pensioner rad drawn
the pension due March 4. 1904, a rumor
was put In circulation that the soldier
had secured a divorce from the said pefi-
sioner, and that, therefore, she was I'M
lawfully drawing q pension.
Steps taken to discover the facts re-
suited in a long tedious hunt. The
history of the search would be too un-
interesting to relate. suffice to say. that
the soldier was divorced from the pen
sioner some twenty years ago They
were both old then. The pensioner is
now over eighty years old. and has
lost her mind to the extent that she
can remember but little of the past
You will find enclosed with the
pension certificate a New York draft
calling for 1856 10. the amount unlawful
ly drawn. Please look over the record,
and If the amount named is not sufff-
Gent to square the account, the balance
will be forwarded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
PULLMAN CONDUCTOR
NOW GETTING WELL

A H Williams. the Pullman conduc-
tor who was in the Harrisburg wreck
last week, and whose graphic story of
the crash was printed exclusively In
The Times. is fast recovering from his
injuries at his home, 1919 street north
west, and hopes to be able TO return TO
duty soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
Summer Homes Folder.

TIE passenger department of the
Southern Railway has just issued a
beautiful guide book, handsomely illus
trated with hotels. boarding houses,
mountain. and seashore scenes on and
near it's lines in VirFinia, and the Caro-
Terms of board climatic conditions,
altitude. etc. are given, and, In fact.
it Is brim full of valuable information
to persons seeking cool places to spend
the summer months Copies viii be
mailed free by fncIosing 2-eent stamp to
L. s. Brown, general agent, T05 Fifteenth
street northwest. Washington. D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
SCAFFOLD C0LLAPSES;
TWO CARPENTERS HURT

Two carpenters were severely injured
by the collapse Of 3caffoId around
the new Washington and Alexandria
ferryhouse at Water and NJ streets
southwest this morning.
They were Frederick a. Augustine,
forty-six years old, Of 1908 Sixth
street southwest, and Edward Filpip,
thirty-three years old, living at las d
street southeast. The last named man
was the more seriously hurt. Both re-
fused TO go to any hospital Angus
tine walked to his home, and police of
the Fourth precinct sent Fflpip to his
residence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
RECOVERY FROM PNEUMONIA.

William Sullivan. young son of
Fireman Sullivan, of Georgetown. is
lying iii at the Georgetown University
Hospital. where he has been under
treatment since last March,
He is slowly recovering from a severe
attack of pneumonia. The attack was
the result Of young Sullivan having
fallen overheard on one of the coolest
days of March. 1t is thought he will
be able to leave the hospital in a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
REMoDELING NEW HOME.

DR.. John ". Jennings, who recently
purchased the Greenleaf House, at the
southeast corner of Thirtieth and
streets, northwest, from DR.. Louis
Mackau. jr.. is renodeling the same.
and when repairs have been Completed
will occupy it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
NO FISHING IN POTOMAC.

Since the heavy rain Sunday after
noon. practically no fishing has been
done in the Potomac in the vicinity of
Georgetown.
Saturday and Sunday morning. how
ever, good catches We're made, w.
Clarence Duvall, was among the most
successful anglers. He landed sixteen
large white perch, number of yellow
neds, and a few Mississippi cats
Yesterday number of large Missis-
slppi catfish, ranging III weight from
two to five pounds, were caught near
Edds Mills, the other side of the Three
Sisters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
BURIED IN ALEXANDRIA.

The body of Meliehai Thompson.
resident of Herndon, accompanied by
the funeral cortege, arrived in this city
today from Herndon. The interment
was in the Methodist Protestant Gene
terry. The Rev. II. J. II. S. EwelI off,
ctated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
LOST BOY FOUND.

A little boy named Zones, who had
wandered away from his home in this
city, yesterday. was this morning found
at Baiiey's Cross Roads, having been
place. and taken care of by him
The police Were notified by telephone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
FOOT AMPUTATED.

While attempting to board a moving
train yesterday, Z. c. Suttlefield. q
brakeman on the r. r. & P. r. r.. slip
ped and fell under the wheels of the
cars. which passed over his foot.
He was picked up, and the ambulance
summoned He was carried to the Alex
anaria Hospital. where DR.. William M
Smith amputated a portion of the in
jureo member.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
EMERGENCY PATIENT
GIVES WRONG NUMBER

Samuel Green. coiored, who went 10
the Emergency Hospital early Monday
morning to be treated for a mashed
ear and cut scalp, told the physicians he
received his wounds at 400 Elm street
This was not the case as there has
been no trouble of any kind at that
sunber and nothing is known of the
fight in which Green received his hurts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
BUILDING SOLD.

The three-story brick building 3216 nj
street northwest was sold yesterday af-
ternoon at public auction TO Daniel Sui
Ivan, OF $500 o street northwest. for
$1,000
The building is occupied as a saloon.
conducted by Patrick j. Cooke. The
size of the lot Is, 1Sx90 feet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
SUPERINTENDENT OF CEMETERY

Capt Gilman D. Crfttepdon. of Santa
Fe, New Mexico, has been appointed
superintendent of the national cemetery
f.ere to succeed Capt J. A. Reeves, who
has been sent to the National Cemetery
lat Arlington The change will take
place On May 25.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
REALTY PURCHASE.

Egtert Thompson has bought from
Judge ]. K, NJ. Norton a lot of ground
on the east side of Henry street. be-
tween Montgomery and Madison streets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
VETERAN CONFEDERATE DEAD.

AMSTERDAM. n. Y, May 17.-Capt
William II. stebbins. of the Second
Florida Cavalry. Loyal Southern Yolun-
teers. during the civil war. and for
many years a leading resident of Am
sterdam, is dead at Newark, n. Y, aged
seventy-five years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
CORPORATION COURT LITIGATION

In the corporation court. Judge Louis
|C. Barley presiding. yesterday. the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
Mrs. Lucy Lee Lunt, was appointed
Administrative of the estate of her late
husbau ]. D. H Lunt, and guardian
of her infant son, s. M Lu11t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

rounding st. Adams Episcopa; Church,
on the Tenleytown road, near Woodiey
lane. for the benefit of St Alban' s
Church. good musical program has
been arranged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
CAMP ON HIGH ISLAND

a party Of about twenty Washington
boys are camping on High Island. in the
Potomac for the summer months
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
GOING NORTH.

Mr.. Charles Helm. of street, north
west: Will leave about June / Tor the
North, where she will remain until fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

from Baiiey's Cross Roads, and the lit
tie fellow was soon restored TO his
parents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
USED A RAZOR.

Willis Petit was fined $40 in the police
court this morning on the charge Of cut
ting Herbert Hansbrough with u razor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
LAWN FETEs TO BE HELD.

The Trinity Church lawn party will
open next Monday evening ar o'clock.
under the management of the ladies or
the church The entire proceeds will be
turned into the building fund of the
church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
Guaranteed Safety for Silver.

Store your silver in the burgiar-proof
vaults of Union Trust Co., l414 F. Abso-
lutte safety. reasonable rates. Wagons call
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

lawn fete will be held tomorrow
afternoon from 8 10 Z, on the lawn sur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
s14-Louisville and Return-srz.

Via Chesa peake and Ohio direct through
car route account Confederate Veteran
Reunion. Tickets on sale June 1913
Liberal limits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17
Floral Designs by GUIDE

Reach the height of art and good taste.
Finest flowers used. 1914 T.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-17

is the hidden cause of your troubles.
Omit the old kind and use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

which is said to be her most pretentious effort. The book will be among the spring publications. and it's scenes and in cidents deal with life in the little village of Manhasset L. l.. where the Whitneys have summer home
 Mrs Whitney before her marriage wrote a number of short stories that at tracted widespread interest in the literary world. and her many friends and ad- mirers will anticipate the appearance of her forthcoming novel with great interest Not only because of her social prominence but on account of her real literary ability is this interest exi -essed at present in the American press.
 Referring to literary matters, very lit tie has been said in the southern press over the death of Mrs. Charlotte Taylor Charless, one of the south's greatest poets and whose distinction as 2 south ern belle gave her an even greater prom thence. Mrs. charless. dying at the age of 95, was the head of one of the most H. lustrious families of the south, including Le Bourgeloses of New Orleans. She was a contemporary of Daniel Webster ana the pefsonai lrleHu OI man. or the great men of that day.
 Alabama as well as New Orleans had a personal interest in Mrs. Charless' bril- liant life, as she removed to this state from Virginia as early as 1S1S and her father, Peter Blow, one of the wealthiest planters of that period, brought his slaves overland to a point near Huntsville. They passed the intervening years from 1S to 1926 upon their cotton plantation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
COOKING SCHOOL.

Mrs. Helen Armstrong, who is in charge of the cooking school. has met with the highest expectation of the ladies who se- cured her services for the present week.
 In spite of the indictment weather yes terday morning there were 125 women present few minutes after the opening hour.
 While preparing each dish Mrs Arm strong directed the attention to those present to the fact that by slight varia- ton numerous dishes might be satisfae- torily prepared. It was interesting to note the perfect ease of manner as well as m athod throughout the entire lesson.
 As the women were dsbanding compli- mentary remarks were heard on every side. With favorable weather the number attending will probably be largely in- creased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
VALENTINE MUSICALE.

A valentine musicale will be given at the Athletic club on the evening of Feb- ruary IA, the programme to be arranged by Professor Damn Peterson A number of Birmingham's musical favorites will be heard. these including Miss Lena Jack son. soprano; Mrs. Solon Jacobs, con- tralto: MT. Hill Ferguson. tenor; MT Adolph Damn Peterson, baritone; Mrs. T. H. Aldrich, pianist; Mrs. Laura Jack son Davids, accompanist; MT. Oliver Challfoux, violinist.
 The programme will be very unique as the several numbers will tell a valentine love story. The musicale will be the first of series to be given by the library committee for the benefit of the Athletic clubs library. MT Damn Peter son will be in charge of each musicale, which will prove interesting to the public, arouse interest among the club members and bring out latent musical talent.
 GOSSIP OF INTERESTING PEOPLE.
 Mrs Helen Hay Whitney, the wife of Payne Whitney, Is at work upon novel,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
BRILLIANT ALABAMA WOMAN CANDIDATE
 FOR VICE PRESIDENT D. A. R.

Among the prominent women who are mentioned as candidates for one of the Viee-presidents of the National Society or the Daughters of the American Rev oiutlon is Mrs. Leonard Yaneey Dean, sf., of Eufaula, Ala. The election will be ieia at the approaching continental con gross which meets in Washington in Aprll and the friends of Mrs. Dean state that she will be a strong candidate.
 Mrs. Dean Is regent of the Lewis Chap ter of Eufaula, which was named for one or her ancestors. Her claims to any of- ice In the D. A. R. are naturally strong, as one of her ancestors married Betty Washington, the only sister of General washington, thereby making the Lewis family perhaps the foremost as regards eligibility.
 Mrs. Dean is one of the most promi- nent women in D. A. R. work, and so- eially she is extremely popular, her bril- liant personality, her charms as con- versationalist drawing about her in her beautiful old home in Eufaula the most interesting and representative society. While occupying a distingulsed social po- sition she Is a woman of great wealth entertains sumptuously, and no home in Eufaula has ever been opened with more princely hospitality. It is a fine old man. sion on Randolph street. three-stories high and the gardens about it conform to the old-fashioned dignity of the house. Mrs. Dean is well known in Birmingham and has attended the D. A R. confer enees held in this city. Her husband Col. L. Y. Dean, is a member of Governor Jelk's staff and is frequent visitor to Birmingham.
 In response to Mrs. Deans candidacy the Eufaula Times has a strong endorse ment from the Lewis Chapter, and Mrs. J. M. deCottes editor of the Womans Department of the Montgomery Adver- tiser. has the following:
 Mrs Leonard Yancey Dean of Flu faula will be a prominent candidate for vice-president fthe National Board D. A. R. at the Continental Congress at Washington in April. Mrs. Dean is or ganizer of the Lewis Chapter D. A. R. in Eufaula. She is q woman of rare ability and tact and a Lewis-Clark descendant. By marriage of Lewis to Betty Wash ington she is one of the most eligible D. A. R. s in America"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
B. F. EBORN

Is thoroughly burnt out of office with out any mitigating insurance eonsola- ton, but ready for business.
 l am temporarily located at IA First National Bank building at MT. Milers 8 Real Estate and Brokerage office and will announce permanent location prompt ly as possible
 In the meantime make known your wants
 Birmingham dirt Is sold, and her peo- pie are the salt of the earth (this don't refer to those that don't think so, nor the few ragged corners of the sack). and so long as we "boast of a hat" and so long as under that 'hat," remains in- formation acquired through + years dili- gent work In the realty business in Birm- ingham and with q knowledge of the best realty propositions in the city and dis trict which cannot be destroyed by fire, hail or storm, so long as the said hat is carried erect. we will stand steady fin the boat with an abiding trust and hope that everyone and everything In Birmingham will rise cheerfully and viz orously from the ashes.
 Thanking the public and my friends (without whom life would be burden) for their many kindly concentrations of me and my business to strangers. which have constantly come to my knowledge, and for which I feel grateful, ana also for past business which I trust have been mutually beneficial, and trusting you will permit me to serve you in the fu- ture as heretofore when you wish to buy, sell or exchange real estate, l am
 Worry GinceraIy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
AS TO colFFUREs.

The low coiffure has been adopted by Miss Alice Roosevelt and the Countess Cassini At recent diplomatic recep- ton in Washington the former wore a wreath of pink roses and the latter tor toise shell hair ornament that looked like a collaret. Miss Durand, the daughter of the English ambassador had an odd coif- fure ornament formed of minute pink roses arranged in the form of a double figure eight. the center was fastened to the top of her coiffure and the four loops were arranged so that one was at each side and the others were over the front and back, respectively. of the coiffure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
Estray Notice,

The State of Alabama, Jefferson county In the Probate Court:
 Taken up by H. T. Tallett on the Fist day of January 1905, and estrayed be- fore James A. Ray. justice of the peace for precinct No, s, two certain mules, both dark colored, good weight 1000 or 1aC0 pounds. Go inches high, one little heavier than the other. both shod, lit- tie rubbed by preaching; one has a slit ir the right ear; from ' to 10 years old. in good work condi,ion and valued, larger one at S150. other one s125.
 Witness my hand tfis 2Srd day of Jan- uary. 1895. S. 4l. GREENE, Judge of Probate for Jefferson County,
 1-24-3t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
Geo. C. WhatIey @ Co
T. L, ANGLlN & COMPANY
Real Estate, Insurance, Loans.

Real Estate, Insurance, Loans.
 FOR SALE. $3000-Lot 50x1S2ia; northeast corner 10th avenue and 16th street. south. s160o-Lot l0x190; 14th avenue, south, near 18th street. S5500-10Ox140 with eight 4-room houses: renting for $50 per month: close to cen- ter.
 $4750-50x24O, with seven Broom houses; renting for SEQ per month; 1Uth avenue and 18th street south. s2750-50x19O; improved and renting for $40 per month; this Is on 9th avenue, be- tween 10th and 11th streets. s7300-50x100; northeast corner of 1st ave- nue and 24th street. s5O00-50x140; 2d avenue. between 24th and 18th streets. ss50o-50xlsO. with nice 7-room cottage on front and 4-room house on alley; No. 2614 North 7th avenue. $5500-50xi90. with two-story S-room house on corner and Groom cottage facing street; corner 7th avenue and 26th street, north.
 STORES FOR RENT. No. POPS 1st avenue; 25x10O, No. 3l9 North 20th street: 22Rx100. No. 42l North 18th street; 20x40. No. 1920 2d avenue; 20x40. No. 1501 Sth avenue; 20x40 We also have several dwellings for rent.
 T. L. ANGLlN & CO.,, Phones 1923. 2024 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
Receivers Sale.

Under and by virtue of the decrees made in the matter of the Nichols Mer- cantile company, bankrupt, the under signed, as receivers. will proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash at Child ersburg Ala, before the storehouse of Nichols Mercantile company, between the hours of Il a. m., and p. m., on Thursday, the 9th day of February, 1905, eleven mules, twelve oxen and five sec ond-hand two horse wagons. and a lot of charcoal and wood cut for charcoal.
 The property can be examined near Childersburg Ala, where the, same Is situated and a full description obtained at that place if desired, or by writing to us at Anniston. Ala.
 This, the 2nd day of February, 1905.
 J. c. SPROULL and JOHN s. COKE, 2-k-5t- sat mon tu- wed-thu. Receivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
Estray Notice,

The State of Alabama, Jefferson coun- ty, probate court:
 Taken up by Ned Lamhus on the 26th day of January. 1905. and estrayed before D. R. Weaver, a justice of peace for pre- cinct No. 9, certain brown mare mule black stripe across weathers, black legs left eye out about IA hands high. age about Il years, shod in front when taken up and valued at S40.00.
 Witness my hand, this 9Oth day of January, 1905.
 SAMUEL E. GREENE. 1-3l-3 3t-tues Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
STOP AT HOTEL DARLINGTON

(Fireproos Construction.) 27th St., Bet. Broadway and 9th Ave
 New York City.
 The Management desires to call your attention to the Reduction in Rates for Rooms and Restaurant.
 Table d'Hote Dinner. Sevcnty-nve cents. Rooms, with Detached Bath' Ohe Doilar per Day and upward. ~ por,o, ana Bedroom with Private Bath, Two Dollars and Fifty Cents per Day and upward. ,,, e, 4. Ladies traveliar alors will ma the ,,srl,rgton ouiet, safe an most conveni- ent for Shopping and Theatres.
 E. M. EARLE q SON, Estab. 1S46. or Harie 11o'e''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
THE LADIES, AID SOCIETY.

The Ladies Aid society of Wesley Chap ei will meet with Mrs. W. A. Reynolds on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ladies are requested to bring their quilt patches, as the quilt will be put together, to be sold at the oyster supper. which is to be given or Thursday evening Feb rIarV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
w. c. r. U. MEETING.

The Woman's Christian Temperance union will hold it's regular meeting this evening at o'clock, in the parlors of the First Methodist church. Mrs. c. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07

THERE will be sold at public outcry on Wednesday, February 15. 1905. at 12 o'clock noon, at the mill, Az miles from Vandiver, on the Central of Georgia railway, a complete saw mill, formerly owned by the Grant Lumber Co.,, con ssting of the following: One saw mill one lath mill and bolter. one cutoff saw and edger. one 50-h. D. engine one 30-h D. Nngine, one 60-h D. engine one 40- h. D. boiler. one planer, one shingle mill, one re-saw, one set of black smiths tools; this Is complete with nec- essary shafting, etc. all in good con- dition. Provision will be made to carry prospective bidders over from the train and bring them back Sale will be made to the highest bidder for cash. This mill Is situated on 400 acres of timbered land belonging to the Raul Lumber Go. Satisfactory arrangements can be made with the above company for cutting timber J. c. Sproul and S. W. Lee, Assignees.
 2-5-5t-su-tu- hu-sat-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
BRIDGE LUNCHEON.

Mrs Samuel L. Ledbetter will give a bridge luncheon on Tuesday, February 14 at 1:S0 o'clock Luncheon will be served upon the arrival of the guests and bridge will be played afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
Entertainment Postponed.

The New Era Literary association have postponed the lecture which was to be had last Sunday night at the temple. Illnesses Israel, to Sunday night of the 18th inst.
 M M. Willman will deliver a lecture on the Jew, his past present and fu- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
NOTES AND PERSONAL.

MT. Walter Neale president of th' Neale Publishing company, New Yorl and Washington, returned yesterday t, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-07
NOTICE.

Effective Wednesday, Feb ruary 8, express trains for Wylam will leave Birming- ham at 9 a. m., instead of ] p. m., as heretofore. Bir minghan Railway, Light and Power Company.