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Valentine Democrat., 1906-05-17

Superintendent Alden, of the Nor
folk asylum, was in Lincoln comforting
with Gov. Mickey over the affairs Of
that institution. Some time ago the
governor went to Norfolk and investi-
gated the institution, charges having
been made against some the employees
Tt is understood there are still some
complaints coming in.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-05-17

Attorney General Brown has file6
an answer to the appeal Of former
Sheriff Power, of Douglas County,
from the decision of Auditor SearIe
in refusing to allow him railroad fare
from Omaha to Lincoln, the trip being
necessitated by reason Of the sheriff
bringing a prisoner to the state peni-
tentiary. The claim was for $3.50.
The answer sets up that the sheriff
rode On a free pass and therefore his
car fare was not allowable as a claim
against the state.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-05-17

Gov. Mickey sent to James D. Phe-
Ian, head Of the relief committee of
San Francisco, a draft for $2,416.73,
the balance in his hands for the relief
Of the California sufferers. There has
been sent in all through Gov. Mickey
s5,4370s, Of which sum s3,02035 was
spent for provisions.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-05-17

James A. Douglas, of Rock County.
member Of the last legislature, called
upon Gov. Mickey Friday afternoon
and will shortly file an application to
get the governor interested IN a convict
now serving time in the state peniten-
tiary, in whom Mr.. Douglas is inter-
ested as an attorney
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
BRIDE LEAVES HOME
MEYER TO RETURN
Separates From Husband After Ten
Days Honeymoon Despite
His Pleadings.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 25.-Friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. John y. Rieber. Of
24O9 North Tenth street, who separated
after ten days Of honeymoon, because
Reiber insisted on his wife giving him
her pocketbooll, are irving to effect a
reconciliation between the pair. So far
they have not had much apparent sue
cess.
Reiber is willing in fact. he went
around 20 his wifes home and asked
her 10 forgive and forget and repeated
his plea later. but the woman was OBJ
dLrate. Having had two husbands be-
fore RcibeT, she says she knows men,
and doesn't trust in their promises 10
be good.
He wakened me at midnight and
made me listen for two hours to his
tale OF woe" said Mrs. Reiber yester-
day. When ! told him / was deter
mined 10 get a divorce, and was done
with him he got mad, and said there
was q rich widow who wanted to marry
him. Well. the rich widow can have
him
He came around again this morning
before : o'clock, and begged me 70 take
him back, but he got the same an
swer. Ten days Of him was enough.
After demanding nay pOcketbOok on our
wedding day, he ran after me with
butcher knife one day and did other
things that disgusted me. / have seen
enough OF Reiber.'
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Upton Sincair's Stirring Heart Romance King
Midas Will Appear Serially in The
Sunday Times, Beginning
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow.

Upton Sinclair whose novel The Jungle caused the literary anu
financial sensation year written equally remarkable
romance along totally Midas stridngly
original and brilliant story appear eray in The sun
day Times, beginning tomorrow.
king theme utterly unique
situations and contains an irresst
well the general reading public
king surpases Jungle in point Of breathe
of today most OF its scenes
being in around York city
story is study of soulthe soul of beauthu
entering and sFayed alternately oy
without love and love without "
the portrayal OF feminine
Of endey enthrng Inc con
cepon form by far the best Work MI
Sinclair yet attempted.
king Midas like have read IL grips the
heart the imagination from start to finish
While wholly devoid Of dsagreeab revolving features which char
ad The Jungle and more compelling than
the book
older who carr III nl e
dainty bitterseet of will find verable
Fl dorado Of endowment in King No begins
will lay aside unfinished
Remember King Midas" begins serial publication in The Sunday
Times tomorrow. Do notm first installment
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
ESCAPED ONE WRECK
TO DIE IN ANOTHER
Engineer Comes Out Of Smash-Up IN
scathed and Is Crushed to Death
-Four Hours Later.

PITTsBURG. Aug 25.-Four hours
after escaping from an accident in which
his engine was smashed Engineer sam
uel 3. Ramsey. aged hfty-Tve fell un-
derueath the wheels OF The tender OF
his engine and was crushed tn death
Train - 0f the FitJEburE and Lake
Erie ran into the humping block at the
southslde station The accident was
caused by the failure OF the airbrake 70
work properly II took several hours
10 clear up the wreck and 30 was while
Ramsey was taking his locomotive 90
the shops for repairs that he met MS
death
station uuscathed. although some OF the
passengers Were badly shaken up. But
death ON the rail was his fate, AS re-
suit of the station accident the coupling
bar between the tender and the loco
motive was badly twisted and knocked
about While Ramsey was driving his
engine 10 IN. shops from the station
this coupling bar gave way, and lhe
locomotive and tender parted. TIE
Jump 8cca stoned by the separation threw
Ramsey 90 the track. right IN 'front.' n
the oucoming tender, and before ne
could roll 20 one side the wheels had
passed over his body. crushing out his
life instantly.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
NERVE AND QUICK WIT
PREVENTED A WRECK

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-As pretty an
exhibition OF cool courage and quick
wit as is ever seen was exhibited by
Locomotive Engineer William Laird last
night. A freight car became detached
from a train in the Montclair yard, and
ran away on the six miles stretch OF
down grade toward the Passaic river.
Laird quickly detached hrs engine from
another tr-in, several trainmen jumped
aboard and the engine started in pur-
suit OF the runaway chr.
The car dashed down grade at terrific
speed with the engine laundering be-
Ind at sixty miles an hour. A short dis
tance beyond Bloomfield the engine ran
up with the car. Several trainmen, at
the risk OF their lives, Crawled forward
10 the car and applied brakes and the
danger was over. When the car was
caught a passenger train was due in q
few minutes
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
THIEVES ROB CHURCH
WHILE PASTOR TALKS
Dishonesty Sermon Given Illustration
and Congregation Walks Home
in Rain.

PHOENIENILLE. Pa. Aug while
the congregation of ST Johns Reformed
Church was az worship yesterday sneak
thieves. supposed 90 be with big
circus. which had arrived ln town, took
a score OF umbrellas from the vesuhUle.
and the church-goCrs were forced 10 80
home uncovered in dreuchiug rain
storm. The loss was reported 20 the
borough police. but as yet they have
been unable to locate either the thieves
or the stolen umbrellas.
The church is the nearest one 90 the
show grounds As the circus people
passed by IL. pr. Calvin D. Aost
preached upon the dishonesty of t9e
present age. and impressed upon his
hearers the grIevousness of taking even
..the little things when they are the
property OF another
When the service closed, the mem
bers 1G the congregation filed Slowly
from the church. and. looking for their
umbrellas. found only "a few Of the
poorer ones left
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
SINGING At PICNIC
CAUSES GIRLS DEATH
Exerted Herself for Pleasure Of Crowd,
Bringing on Fatal Illness.

YORK. Pa, Aug. 25,-Miss Pearl Ro-
sella Thompson, eighteen years old, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Robert G.
Thompson, died at her home here yes
terday from disease contracted about six
months ago while on a driving party
with a number Of young friends.
The girl was an accomplished vocalist,
and was considered by many as a mus
ical prodigy. being able 10 sing soprano,
tenor and alto with perfect clearness.
She was a member of the OTiO Dramatic
company. and took part In many anna
teur theatriCals.
Some months ago Miss Thompson over
eXeTted herself While singing with a
number of other girls on a driving
party She became i'll. and never re-
covered her usual good health. A com
pHcatiOn OF diseases followed and the
young singer wasted away.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
SMALL DOG TURNS THIEF;
EXCITING CHASE FOLLOWS

JERSEY CITY. Aug. s5-AluCh excite
ment was created by q fox terrier in
the Bergen section, by stealing a $50
bill from Edwin Wooley. who has a
butcher shop in West Side avenue
The dog was eating fragments of mea,
which had fallen from the chopping
block.
Mr.. Wooley accidently dropped the bill
on the floor. The dog seized 1t and
ran, followed by the butcher and his
patrons. Boys and girls joined
WOoley shouted that he would give s
reward for the return of the $50 bill
Johnnie Reynolds spufted, and drove the
dog into a hallway. The animal drop
ped the bin. and escaped. The boy
got the reward.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
NO MEN CANDIDATES,
WOMEN FOR POLICE
Female Athletes Will Grace Atlantic
City's Boardwalk Probably uni
formed in Bloomers.

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J., Aug 25.-
Mayor Il. p. Story. finding that there
were no candidates on the roll for ap-
poIntment TO the police force. declared
his intention of selecting four athletic
women for police duty.
If they are mounted j might permit
a uniform OF bIoOn.er he said, but
II they are on foot. they viii be permit
Ted 10 wear skirts. Why. they elected
ladies 10 tho city council in Lincoln,
n. j. ] believe. Atlantic City ought
10 be as gallant and allow the ladies
10 serve on the police force.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

long lines of horses on "A slope below
the cavalry and artillery quarters, Just
above these on the summit OF another
great terrace-Iike hin the signal corps
and engineers are encamped. and from
the top OF a giant oak tree comes the
chatter 0f the wireless telegraph, used
here for the FIRST time I'm the signal ser
vice
Away above all IS the highest point
Of the camp where Gen. Frederick Dent
Grant and his stan are quartered- From
his threshold be can sweep the eutire
camp with field glasses
General Grant at camp headlu' rters
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
EVERYBODY
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The Washington times., 1906-08-25

CAMP ROOSEVELT. Mt Gretna, Pa.
Aug. 25.-Uncle Sam Is making here his
first experiment in teaching the arts Of
war 10 regulars and State militia to-
eether on the vast plare OF actual cam
paignng.
Maneuver camps are nothing new.
either here or abroad. But Camp Roose-
welt is more than "a maueuver camp II
IS a camp Of instruction as well. IL is
"A gathering Of Federal troops and ma
tional guardsmen from various states
on an equal footing TO be taught prob
lens of war, nat merely 10 participate
IN spectacular battles with blank cart
ridges. I'm this respect IL IS departure
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
WOULD NOT MAKE ARREST
AFTER HIS WORKING TIME

TRENTON. \. J., Aug, 5.-JOseph
Spring has preferred charges against
Policeman John Donnelly, charging him
with refusing 10 enter Springs house 10
arrest a burglar who had been trapped
there.
Donnelly is said TO have looked at his
watch. and 10 have remarked that his
period OF duty was ended for The night.
Another policeman arrested the burglar,
who gave his name as George Syerangi-
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
CLAIMs To BE - ORIGINAL.

To the great annoyance Of our MI
winston ChurchIu. the American Mr.
Winston Churchill Is about TO embark
upon "a political career. Our Ar. Win
stou CHURCHILL would ike IL 20 be known
that he is the original Mr. winston
Churchill. and that all others are cheap,
II not timed. imitatious,-London Punch.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
BRIDE WAS CAPTURED
BY HER LOVERS RIVAL

PITTsBURG. Aug. 25.-Clarence Brad
burn. a train boy OF The Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. has secured the release
of Myrtle Beesom, his bride-to-be, WIN"
was IN .he hands OF the authorities on
her way from parole back 20 Morganza
Reform School, and wiring TO Cumber'
land. Md. for a minister 20 meet them
took her with hin or his own tram T.
the East a rival had the girl arrested.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
80 Frederick, KeedysviIe (Antietaml, 4,

Leave Baltimore and Ohio station, $50
a. m. Returning. leave HagerstoWn 6.
Keedysville go and Frederick 7 p. m,
same day. Delightful opportunity To
spend Sunday IN country.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

a perfect place. The water runs on by
as perfect q system Of natural drainage
as anybody could desire That IS. in
my opinion, a great advantage
When General Grant was directed 10
bring out troops from the various gar
risous and forts iu his department. and
gather them az nj. GreJua- ne march
ed the infantry the first 200 miles OF
its tourney and then the rest OF the
wav By train. The cavalry and artil-
Iery marched 300 miles of the journey
before boarding trains for the Fennsyi-
vauia camp,
Here was something new lu the way
of going from garrison 20 garrison, ana
u served 20 reveal the fact thaT lne
United states soldiers are +soTL many
OF them falling out Of line on the long
marches Many horses also gave out.
Nothing could have been more beneIcial
than these Cr0ss-cOuntry marcnes, Tor
they showed that garrison life n
American forts and barracks does not
keep the Individual soldier sufficiently
hardened 10 make long march. Here
after there viii te mUTe such tramps
for the regulars.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Yon 90 ReaIlze II Ine0me

From your surplus money by depositing
same I'm banking dept. Of Union Trust
Co. 1uf T 81. Interest paid on all ac-
counts.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
A Camp Of Instruction.

gave q comprehensive statement as 70
the plans, scope. and purposes Of the
camp.
A Camp Of instruction.
This IS a camp OF instruction he
said "and is the first we have ever had
that brought troops Of the regular army
and the State troops together 10 learn
real warfare
There have been, and are now
maneuver camps IN the country, but
they are not camps Of instruction in the
sense I mean. We take up the adVanc-
ed drills here. going just beyond what
troops in garrison are supposed TO
The Washington times., 1906-08-25
Grant Praises Mt. Gretna.

In many respects continued Gen
eral Grant. Mt Gretna is an ideal spot
for an encampmeEt on such vast plane
as this has been pitched One needs
but 10 look al the rolling hills shaded
ass they are here and there by great
oaks and chesJnuts 20 see that from a
typographical standpoint we have here
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

from the methods hitherto undertaken
at military encampments in the United
States and IN foreign countries as well
II is stem far I'm advance or any that
has ever been taken heretofore by the
armies Of the world
An Ideal Battle Ground.
AS far as the eve can see the beauti-
fuI green hills, one rising above the
other like great terraces. are dotted
with tents Of khaki brown. or canvas
white. RegimentaI flags here and there
mark the headquarters OF regulars and
national guards alike Far over these
camp grounds OF the infantry. are the
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

learn, and then We make a progressive
driu lasting one week. each phase lead
ing 70 another phase, forming what
may be termed campaign and ending
on Friday - a problem. which must be
met and fought out by the opposing
forces. which we call the blues and
the browns.
These forces are distinguished by hav-
ing some Of the soldiers wear their
blue shirts and the other their brown
blouses. The settlement OF tile problem
at the end Of the week, whether 20 be
a sham battle five or six miles from
camp or whether it be a midnight at
tack upon the camp itself, is what may
be termed a maueuVer. The progressive
drill during the week leading up 10 the
problem or maueuVer, covers field serv-
Ice regulations. involves all phases OF
field instruction. and IS 81 the end what
might u termed "a aF71rlafcrn
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Quality Ice Cream Very Popular.
It's c. & S. Velvet Kind. Try it. Drug
gists'.
The Washington times., 1906-08-25

Baltimore and Return, sI.z5, Baltimore
and Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and
Sunday All trains both ways. both days,
except Royal Limited
The Washington times., 1906-12-26
Home of Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Knox Scene
of Brilliant Event Introducing Their Daugh-
ter to Washington Society.

Mr. and Mrs. William S Knox are
entertaining at a large tea this after
noon 10 Introduce their daughter. Miss
Georgia Knox, 10 their friends In So
clety. The house decorations are OF
the brilliant DOinsetta blossoms, with
palms and ferns in abundance Mrs
Knox Is assisted ia receiving by Mrs.
William II. Bayley. Mrs J. y. Bar
rows, Mrs. q. Vernon Knox. Mrs r H
Chandler. and Mrs. Harry w. Hamilton.
and the group of young girls who wall
lend their assistance, Is composed of
Miss Ann PeytOn. Miss Ethel Elliott,
Miss Laura Sylvester. Miss Louise
White Miss Marion West. Miss Mar
garet Barr, Miss Caro- AaNcey, and
Miss Schafer.
Miss Knox is in a charming gown OF
white net made over white nnessaline
with no jewels OF other ornaments but
d bunch Of American Beauties. Mrs
Knox Is equally attractive in pink mes
saline, trimmed with point lace, and
wearing pearls.
The guests viii number about three
hundred. The young people of the re-
ceiving party augmented by an equal
number OF young men Will be enter
talned at dinner in the Knox home. this
number TO be supplemented by some
other guests for dancing later.
The charge d'anaires of the Spanish
Luis Pastor, who mas been 81
The Washington times., 1906-12-26
NEWS AND GOSSIP IN tSOCIETYS CIRCLE
BRITISH EMBASSY
FAREWELL DINNER
Ambassador and Lady Du-
rand Entertain Members
of the Staff.

The retiring British Ambassador and
Lady Durand entertained the members
Of the embassy stan formally at din
ner last evening, probably for the last
time. as they viii sail on December .
for their home in England. to remain
permanently. The personnel of the staff
being very considerably changed during
the past year included Esme Howard,
who will become charge d'affaiTes after
the ambassadors departure; Capt. L. T..
q. Ryan, naval attache, and Mrs.
Ryan: Count Gleichen. military attache;
Mr.. ana Mrs. Grant Watson, Ronald c..
Lindsay, .. NJ. :. Higgins. and AfT.
Seeds. The only outside guest was Sir
Percy Sanderson. the British consul IN
New York. Count Gleichen VIII also
leave Washington this week.
The Washington times., 1906-12-26
GIVE HOUSE PARTY
FOR MISS BLACK
Wedding to Lieutenant Alb
bott Takes Place Tomor-
row Afternoon.

Gen. and Mrs. John c. Black are en-
tertaining a house party of eighteen for
the wedding Of their daughter, Miss
Helene Black and Lieut.. Stephen Abb
bott, L. S. A, which will take place to-
morrow afternoon in their home on 5
street. After the rehearsal this evening,
for the ceremony. the wedding party
will be entertained at a supper Dy the
father and sister OF the bride-elect.
Mrs. Frank Vroom The party includes
Mrs. NroOm, matron of honor; ana Iour
cousins OF the bride. Miss Florence Nc
Cartney and the twin sisters. Misses
Madeline and Margaret Nash. all of Chi
cagO, and Miss India Bell Fleming, of
this city, as bridesmaidS. The best man
will be Lieut.. Franklin Bell, now sta
toned at West Point. and the ushers
will include Ensign Walter Anderson
4. y. N. Lieut.. Philip II. Sheridan. T..
:. A.. detailed for duty at the White
House: Lieutenant Carpenter, and Lieu
tenant Sunderland, both stationed at
West Point.
The ceremony viii be performed at
4.3O tomorrow afternoon by the Rev.
Teunis 5. Hamlin. in the presence OF
only the members OF the two families.
At . o'clock there viii be very small
reception, including only the closest
frtSDds. owing 10 the continued illness
of the brides mother. in whose abb
guests with her father.
Miss Black has Travelled extensively
with friends in almost every port ia the
world. Her house party includes friends
or relatives from Italy. Nova Scotia.
San Francisco. Canada and almost all
European cities, as we'll as Chicago and
New York.
Miss Black made ne debut two years
ago I'm Washington under the most
auspicl0us circumstances. and was al
most deiuged with flowers from friends
both in town and out. Her mother was
taken quite Ell just a few days before
that interesting event, and has really
never quite recovered from that illness.
Mrs. NrOOm acted as hostess then and
has done SO for her father the greater
part of the time since then and 10 is a
matter OF the greatest regret that the
mother Of the fair bride VIII not be able
70 take her Tightful place at the we'd
ding
Lieutenant Abbott and his bride will
spend their first few wears of married
ge IN West Point. where he is now s.a
toned
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

The important event of Christmas
night was that of the lean year sub
scrpuon dance at RauspheTs In har-
mony with the time OF year the deco
rations were In palms and Christmas
green's A very large Christmas tree
decorated with many different colOred
electric lights, adorned one end OF the
ballroom, and AT either side were large
screens with the favOTs artisJicaIly ar
ranged on them. At u o'clock supper
was served and after that was the CO.
ullOn, led by William Marrow The COM
mIJtee in charge included Mrs. Fleming
NaWbold. Miss Grace Bell and Miss
Carolyn Hun. and the patronesses were
Mrs. Charles J. Bell. Mrs. George r.
Hun, Mrs Richard Townsend. Mrs.
Alexander LeEare. Mrs. Wayne Parker.
Mrs. John Biddle. Mrs. Horace West
colt and Mrs john r Mclean.
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

Miss Amelia Stern was hostess at a
theater party Christmas Day at Chase's
her guests being all quite young DeODle
Those in the party were Miss Louisa
Cohen, Miss Ernstine Stern, Miss lem
ME NOrdlingeT and Master George Nord-
hnger and Mrs. Berwanger
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

Larry Steiner, of New York city. spent
4 few days recently in Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

Tor more than a week, is very much
better, and IL is thought he win soon
recover. Madame Pastor will be at home
70 her friends this afternoon at her resi-
dence on = street, as usual
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

Mrs. Griffith. of West Virginia. and
Miss Carolyn Grant Baldwin, a grand
niece OF the late General Grant. are the
guests for the holidays Of Mrs. Walter
Fairfield Among the guests OF the
Christmas dinner given By Mrs. Fair
field were Mrs. Cunningham. widow OF
Judge Cunningham; Mrs Wallace
Clarke, and many friends of Mrs. Fair
fields daughter
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

Washington Aerie. No. l25, FraternaI
Order of Eagles. viii hold their second
informal dance this season Monday even
ing. December 81, in their hall at Sixth
and II streets.
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

Miss Riea Sehiff. of Baltimore, is tn,
guest OF A. d. Prince and daughters
1923 Sixteenth street.
The Washington times., 1906-12-26

The marriage OF Miss Ruberta Alice
Daily to Murray Lee Clifford, of ROches-
ter. \. Y. took place Christmas after
noon in the hCme of Mrs. NJ. A. Daily,
the brides mother the Rev. Frank
Bristol u. D.. OF Metropolitan NJ. +.
Church, officiating. The parlors were
decorated with ferns. Christmas greens
and palms. Tie bride was escorted by
her mother. wearing a very handsome
gown of black silk trimmed with jet.
The bride entered, preceded by her
little niece, Miss Dorothy FTisaTd,
dressed in a very pretty gown of white
Swiss and carrying the brides shower
bouquet of white roses. Miss Josephine
Daily sister of the bride and Miss Mar
garet Mullen were bridesmaids and
wore white chiffon over white taffeta.
with pink eirdles. They carried large
bouquets of pink roses,
The brides gown was of white crepe
de chine and princess lace over white
taffeta, and she wore a long tulle veil
and carried the book from which the
marriage service was read. The bride
groom, attended by his best man, Ernest
a. McElWaine, OF New York. awaited
the bride and her attendants at the i'm
prOvised bridal altar. The ceremony was
followed bV q reception.
Mrs. Daily was assisted in receiving
the guests by her two daughters, Mrs.
Kennon Vail and Mrs, Louis Frisard.
and Mrs. NJ. p. Biilingsley. After a
bridal trip IN the North Mr.. and Mrs
Clifford will be at home at 2O9 c street.