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HOW MEERscHAUM IS MINED.
Where 1t Is FOund-PrOccss of NInk-
 ing 1t Into Pipes.

ing 1t Into Pipes.
 Despite our familiarity with meer- schaum as used in pipes, 1t Is safe to say that few of us have more than q vague idea of the peculiar properties of this substance, or the condition in which it occurs in nature, says the Scientific American. The ancients believed the substance to be petritied sea foam, hence the German name meerschaum, meaning sea foam; and very apt name it is, for the mineral is very white and so light that it will float when dry. Pieces of meerschaum have been found floating in the Black sea which were evidently washed out Of their matriX by the waves. This may also have had its influence on the sea. foam theory of its formation.
 Meerschaum Is found in best quality and most abundant supply in Asia Minor, though 1t also occurs in Greece. Spain, Morava and Morocco, and even in this country in South Carolina. The richest mines are on the plains of Es- kishehr, 250 miles southeast of Con stantinople. One of these mines is said to be 1000 years old and consists of about 2,C00 pits within an area of six miles. all but 150 of which have been exhausted. The mineral occurs in no- dulles or Jumps of various and irregular sizes. buried in the alluvial deposit of the plain. Another mine comprises 3OOO pits, only 100 of which are being worked.
 The material is being mined by the inhabitants of the surrounding villages and transported in the rough to Es- kishehr. The meerschaum Is soft when mined, but soon hardens when exposed to the air. For this reason the Jumps are roughly scraped off at first and then laid aside to dry. When dry they are subjected to thorough scraping and cleaning and are finally waXed and pol ished. The Jumps are now sorted ac- cording to size in four classes and pack ed in boxes. In this condition the meer- schaum is shipped to the pipe manufac- trlrers.
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NAVY's WIRELESS PLANTS.
Line Along Atlantic SeabOrd to
 Comm nicate with WnrShips.

Line Along Atlantic SeabOrd to Communicate with Wnrships. As Il result of extensive experiments made by the government in the last few months it has been decided to dis continue the wireless station at Atlan- |rtic Highlands and to move the station now at Montauk Point to Fire Island. service along the Atlantic seaboard to communicate with United States war ships, says the New York Herald. Experiments have demonstrated that sandy ground at Montauk Point is not adapted to the requirements of wire
 less station. Messages can be sent more easily from the New York navy yard to Fire Island than to Montauk Point. It has also been positively determined that it is more difficult to send mes- sages over land than over water, and for that reason 1t Is often impossible to connect by wireless with the Mon- tauk station from the navy yard be- cause of the hills intervening.
 It IS now practically impossible to send messages from the navy yard to Newport, where the North Atlantic fleet is maneuvering Messages can, however, be transmitted easily to Fire
 Island and thence to Newport. Even in the most adverse weather this con- nectiOn has been made. The Montauk station was being established by Ger man company, but was not accepted by the government pending the outcome of experiments. The company will move the station to Fire Island.
 The navy yards wireless station is now equivalent to one horse power and
 the power will be increased fifteen times, so that messages may be sent direct to the navy department in Wash lngtOn. With these changes the govern me0t will have complete chain of sta tions from Galveston, Texas, to Maine, with fine connections with all navy yards and the navy department. Secre- tary Bonaparte will then be able to communicate in two or three minutes with ship anywhere within two or three hundred miles of the Atlantic sea- board.
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America's Gateway.

Accurately speaking, America, like Its old colonial mansions, possesses two front doors. The one faces the morn ing sun, the other looks toward its going down. It may be that some day San Francisco's Golden Gate will chal- lenge New York's supremacy as the terminal of international intercourse, but just now 1t Is in the eastern me- tropolis that the great wOrld-streams of travel and commerce converge, and as yet fair Manhattan remains the real front door of the nation.
 Innumerable advantages combined to give the proud little island at the mouth of the Hudson its exalted posi- tion. Not least among the number is New York Bay, magnificent harbor that, like spacious entrance lodge, offers a pleasant resting-place to all who come from beyond the sea, Open ing into the ocean through the Mar rows, it lies enclosed within the pro- tecting shores of New Jersey and Long Island. Big enough to anchor the fleets of a world, It's blue waters have borne upon their bosom nearly every type of craft that fioats.-Four- Track News.
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JAPANESE SILK BILL.
Shortly to Be Passed by GOvcrn-
 g.t ment-Its Object,

UHI .fIfr ment-ltH ODJect.
 ''The pleasant business of exporting Japanese silk may be denied to foreign CTS in future," says Charles Edward Russell in Soldiers of the Common Good" in Everybody's. "Silk is one of the greatest interests of Japan. Control of the silk industry is vested In the Silk Guild. Control of the Silk Guild is vested in the govern ment. Much silk spinning and weav- ing Is done in Japanese households. But no one may sell raw silk until 1t has been offered to the Silk Guild. That Is law.
 Many foreign houses are engaged in exporting Japanese silk. In years gone by their profits have been exceedingly fair to look upon. Japan is pleasant for residence. The houses did well and their representatives were happy. But the Japanese government desires to have this agreeable business for the Japanese. So it drew bill providing for government inspection Cat the ex- porter's cost) of all silk intended for export. The exact operations of this bill are too intricate to explain here, but in general way it would reveal to the government inspectors the secret of the foreign exporters business. Some features of the bill seemed to bear harshly upon the small producers. An adverse agitation was begun and so managed that 1t secured the bill's de- feat in the House. But no well-in formed person seems to doubt that in some form it will come up again and will pass"
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Innovation in England.

Patrlce-I see the vicar of Thames Ditton, England, makes the announce. ment that he will reserve special seats for those in boating costume in the parish church on Sunday morning in the southwest gallery.
 Patrick-Hope he won't forget to provide for those in bathing costume who happen in, and that he will put 'em where their costumes won't get wet.-YonkerS Statesman.
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There Was m old Woman, Etc.

A stout little woman on an East Washington street car looked around anXiously for seats for the children who were with her. Two of the older girls had babies in their arms, accord ing to the Indianapolis Star. People on the car did not know whether it was an orphans home picnic or Sun day school convention.
 Beg pardon, lady," said the con- ductor, but you have given me only eight tickets"
 "Didn't know you charged for babes in arms" said the little woman, as she kept her eye on all other members of her party.
 But there are nine without them," said the conductor, apologetically. Per haps he really thought the woman had only eight tickets. 1'
 Stand up, children" commanded the little woman. She was imperious in her command and immediately after her order to stand up they all arose to their feet.
 Counting them one by one, she pres ently came to little boy of about s years old, and, pointing her finger at him. she said:
 Sammy, I thought you stayed at home with the rest of the children"
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PROBLEM OF THE VACATION.
Annual Outing Hns Become Ne-
 ceSSitY of Modern Life.

Annual Outing Hns Become n Me-
 cessity of Modern Life.
 A college professor writing In the World To-Day, says:
 In these busy days when the vacation has become necessity of modern life, sooner or later the practical question presents itself to the family head: How can my family enjoy vacation with. out extravagant outlay and with real profit? To the man of moderate in come distant resorts are prohibited by the expense of travel. The fashionable summer boarding house or the farm house hostelry are likewise undesira- ble for this and other reasons that need not be mentioned.
 Some years ago the writer was con- fronted by this problem and after va rious experiments, all more or less un- satisfactory. he determined to carry out a plan which had been maturing in his mind for some years. He would take his family into the wilderness and try the role of Swiss Family Robinson. Eighteen miles from the railroad, six. teen miles from the last farm and be- yond, the limitless wilderness, there was solitude primeval, so grateful to faded mind or shattered nerves We had found, moreover, bit of wood- land that afforded about quarter of mile of lake front with an ideal beach for bathing, and an ideal point for our building site. The material for our house also-for log house we must have-lay within easy reach, hemlock for the walls. tall frs for the rafters and boulder stones in profusion for fire place and chimney. And all to be had for song! Six hundred dollars would cover all-land, house and furnishings.
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Had No Kick Coming.

"What," asked the sweet girl gradu. ate, twas the happiest moment of your Nfe?"
 ''The happiest moment of my life," answered the old bachelor, twas when the jeweler took back the engagement ring and gave me, collar buttons In ex. change"
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o Shucks!

q always pitied Adam and Eve for be. ing driven out of Eden in such insufficient clothing, just as winter was beginning"
 "How do you know 1t was winter?"
 "Why, it was just after the fall, wasn't itT-Cleveland Leader.
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Critical Moment.

Fweddy had never assisted a ladye fayre to mount her horse
 "Mr. Lightpayte," she said, with a smile, ''as a necessary preliminary l shall have to ask you for your hand"
 "Er-this is so sudden, Miss Quick. step!" faltered Fweddy.
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Giving It Away.

The Young Man-Dicky, you think a good deal of your sister, don't you?
 Dicky Entertaining him)-You bet 1! So does ma and pa. She's been in the family mighty near forty years.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
LOVE LETTERS TO KING
ARE SOLD AT AUCTION
Over 800 EpistIes of Mrs. Jordan to
William ~ Bring S.
Each.

LONDON, June 23--There was sold
at Sotheby's a collection OF 335 love
letters written 10 an English King
They were written by Dorothy Jordan,
the once famous actress. and the re-
cipient Of the missives was the Duke
OF Clarence, known TO history as VIII
liam w
These letters were given to Lord
Frederick F'itzelarence by Queen Ade-
laide on her taking possession Of
Bushey House the residence OF the
Duke OF Clarence. and they give a
full and minute description Of Mrs
Jordan's theatrical life. as well as
much curious information on the DO
Iitical and court life OF the period
They abound with expressions Of her
attachment TO the duke and her solici-
tude for the welfare Of her children
Practically all the letters are Un
published. and on Saturday they wer'
acquired by a Mr.. Dale IN competition
with Mr.. Quaritch for Sl,675, or JUS
50 a letter.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
BOY SAVES BROTHER
BY A MIDNIGHT RUN
Dashes to Police Headquarters and
Brings Help in Time to Prevent
Asphyxiation.

PHILADELPHIA. June 23.-Two West
Philadelphia children we're saved from
death by aspbyxiation BY the heroic ac-
ton Of their thirteen-year-oId brother.
They were William and Harry Bowers.
aged. respectively. eight and ten years,
who live at 1896 Pearl street
Their room IS directly over the kitchen
and the hose Of a gas stove In some
manner became detached during the
night ard the escaping gas soon filed
the room above George Bower. their
brother. detecting the odor Of gas. his
first thought was for his mother and two
sisters. who sleep n the next room. and
after waking them he discovered the two
/ boys in The next room apparently dead
Without waiting 70 dress, he dashed
I out Of the house in his night clothes and
! in the pouring rain rushed 70 the station
/ house at Thirty-ninth street and Ian
/ caster a-enue.. where he was barely able
/ 10 tell the trouble.
The patrol wagon made record run
( 20 the house and then TO the Presby-
terian Hospital. where the boys were
resuscitated after hard work by the
resident physicians. They will IN al
probability recover
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
OFFERS $40 FOR EL0PERS
AND RETURN OF DAUGHTER

vANDALIA. H.. June 25.-Ten dollars
was the rev5rd offered by Quiila Hast
ings when his daughter. Mrs Ed. Gless-
ner. eloped with two men. Mrs. Gless-
ner is seventeen years old Her husband
returned 10 his home last evening and
found that she had gone with Jesse
Chapple and Less Russell. horse traders,
who had been staying at his home
Armed with = shotgun, Glessner par-
sued them all night, but finally lost
trace OF the elopers. The fathers re
ward for the return OF his daughter and
the arrest OF Chapple and Russell fol-
lowed.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

! Mrs. Walter Cox arrived in Washing
ton on Friday from a visit to Mrs
Stuart at Cedar Grove. Va She will
be the guest OF her daughter. Mrs.
Larkin Glazebrook. for few days
previous to leaving for Bethesda. where
she VIII spend the season with Mrs
Whiting at her new cottage just across
the District line.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs. f. S Carroll and Miss Carroll.
OF Phfs delphia; Miss Carolyn Slack OF
Boston. and w. z. Furber, OF Chicago
are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George
NJ. Rowe. at their new home. 22l5 First
street northwest, prior TO the marriage
OF their daughter Helen Elizabeth and
A. A. Thomas, 10 be solemnized on
Wednesday. June q. at 7:3O p m, In the
First CONGREGATIONAL Church.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs E 1. Renick is in town for a
few weeks, at 1882 Vernon Place. prepar-
atory to making definite plans for the
summer months.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
BIG TOBACCO SMOKE
COST LARGE FORTUNE

EAST HARTFORD. June 8-The big
tobacco warehouse OF ". l. Hunting a
Company, East Hartford. was burned
today, causing a loss OF 10000
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs. Corley. wife OF DR.. Corley. has
returned from a wit 70 Phhadeiphia
where she was the guest OF relatives
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
Weddings


Representative ard Mrs. John c.
CLANCY have issued invitations for the
marriage OF their daughter. Zoe Ethel.
and Lee Fenton Bays. The ceremony
will occur the evening of June q. at
o'clock. In the Methodist Episcopal
Church. of Sullivan, Ind. the home or
REPRESENTATIVE and Mrs. CLANCY. Mr..
Bays is the son of John S. Bays. of
Sullivan, and is his fathers Law partner.
Miss CLANCY resided at the Ebbitt
House last winter with her parents,
spending a busy social season. She is a
graduate from ST. Mary's-of-thc-Woods
/ and continued her study OF art here at
the Immaculate
1 An interesting I..id-week wedding Is
that OF Miss Helen Elizabeth Rowe,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George M.
Rowe, 22I5 First street northwest. 10
Adolph A Thomas. Of Cleveland. Ohio.
| The wedding is TO take place at the
| Congregational Church, "Wednesday
evening. at o'clock. Rev. Mr. Newman.
pastor Of the church. will Ofhciate and
Prof. Bischoff VIII render quite an elab-
orate musical program before and dur
ing the ceremony. Mr- Thomas will have
as his best man, Arthur KUiss. OF Gin
cinnati. and the ushers viii be Walter
IL. Tenuv. Samuel Mattison. Walter
Plumley. Marry Moran. OF Washington
s. b. Latham. OF South Carolina. and
j. Walsh.
Miss Gertrude CarraIl OF Philadelphia
1and Miss Carolyn Slack. OF Boston. ar'
70 be the two maids of honor
After the ceremony at the church {
recention will be held IN the church par
Ior 70 the friends OF the young couple
Later In the evening they will entertain
q few relatives and the bridal party a
the home OF the brides parents
Miss Fannie Josephine De Pue. daugh
: | ter Of Mr. and Mrs. Hanson ]. De Pue
! Will be married Wednesday evening q
: the home of her parents. 1905 r stree
= northwest, TO Roy Chester Glass
5 The Rev. Ross Fishburn. pastor OF III
; Mt Pleasant Congregational Church
will perform the ceremony at O'Clock
: There will be no attendants.
: The marriage OF Miss Martha Adalin
, Allison 10 Wallace Newton Montagu
VIII take place wednesday evening. Jun
o. at s O'Clock at the Grace NJ.
y / Church. the Rev. Dr. Joseph Edmun
5 Smith. pastor Of the church, ofhciatinl
: Miss Bess Judd OF Clifton SIiinE
n y. Y, cousin OF the bridegroom. wi
,. be the maid OF honor. The two bride
/ maids will be Miss Edna Davis and Nil
, Annette Smith. The ushers viii
d Frank T. Ellis. OF Baltimore; J. Fost'
.e Allison. brother OF the bride: Morga
Royce and Phil Terry. and Dr. Arch
.e Preston. of Scranton, Pa, viii be be
| man for Mr. Montague.
9. After the ceremony at the church the
!, will be a reception at the home Of q
\ brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Allison, 5s7 Florida avenue northWest.
the personal friends and relatives OF q
- family.
.s4 -, d.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Miss Aneen Bell and Mrs. Bell have
gone TO Atlantic City TO remain until
sentember. In spite Of her ninety-odd
xcars Mrs. Bell enjoys remarkable
besltb and spirits. being a woman Of
80 talent and an accomplished musi-
clan.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
Entertainments.

A very enjoyable birthday party was
given by Miss Geneva Smallwood last
Monday evening. at the residence OF
Mrs. ]. Newton. 1886 Marion street
northwest
During the evening a violin solo was
given by r. C. Butler, recitations by
Miss Rosa and Mamie Karr. fancy dane
ing by Miss Grace Rodder. and songs
by Miss Bessie Payne ard w. r. Au.
The table was handsomely decorated
with ferns and flowers. After refresh
ments were served the party dispersed
after dancing the Virginia Reel"
| Among those present were the Misses
Viola NJ Burroughs. Mae Stevens. Rose
and Mamie Karr. Ethel Lindsey. Bessie
PAYNE, Matte Gains, Mrs. Newton,
Eliza Wise. Alice Newton Sadie Hop
kins. Margaret Burch. Mrs. sobotka,
Lena Sobotka. Mrs. Hall. and c. Cotes.
NJ Rabbit. ". F. Au. c. A. Perkins. r.
G. Butler. r. S. Kidweil. II. o. Akers.
!. n. Embrey. X. Howard. L. L. Fraser.
] 7. Rodda. ]. Miller. A. Malley. c. f.
Bird. c. c. Hit J. Newton. c. Hall. F.
Kern, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings.
Miss Agnes Mae Kaiser's Conservatory
ment on Monday OF last week, at Luna
Park It was attended by a large
gathering of parents and relatives OF
the students. Thirty-five numbers were
rendered. ranging from the simple COM
positions Tor the beginners to the finish
ed productions Of the fun course
Miss Kaiser was presented with a paii
of diamond earrings by her pupils. The
= Y
Small. Miss Rosebud Fritz and Miss
, Lillian wisenberg.
: The pupils who took part in the pro
: gram were the Misses Mary and Res
= sic Jones. Miss Irene King Miss Alic'
Cleeves. Miss Nellie Brandt. Miss Mar
garet Lashorne. Misses Marion anC
Frances ouigley. Miss EdytAc Kaiser
Miss Mabel O'Connor. Miss Vella Tay
lor. Miss Ruth Small. S.isses Mary an
Rosa QuigIey. Misses Mae and DIV
; Bates, Miss Rosebud Fritz. Miss Mar
garet Meyers. Miss Alice Welsh. Mis-
Helen Duffy. Miss Ethel Robey. MIS-
/ Agnes Benson. Miss Ethel Lockwood
, Miss Blanche KIinger, Miss Kgnes Gas
: kin. Miss Dora Rosenberg. Miss Edn
May. Master Leonard Mccartney. Mas
ter Charles Wise, Edwin Snyder, an
d Lucian Tuck
. The ashingtOnians' regular week.
meeting was held in the club room
Monday, June IS. Final arrangement
.e were made for buss party 70 be give
J by the club TO Great Falls on Sunda,
a June "a. George F. F. Chase was az
mitted TO membership In the clul
After the business session. games ar
?. dancing were enjoyed the rest Of II
" evening.
z, Those present were Misses Sad
Breslin. Katie Slater, Edith Appleby.
Harmon, Josie ireland. Leila Helbi
Of and NJ GiddinEs. and George r
AZ Chase Charles Pitt. Harold Heidi
William Harvey. Edgar Learman. az
r. T. Bricker-
Miss Helene Stern and Milford Ste
= gave a surprise party at the home
Ie their parents, AIr. and Mrs. Mey
Stern, OF Willard street in honor
20 Samuel and Henry Brown. Of Savanna
w Ga. who are the guests Of their unC
- and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. l. J. Brow
: Those present were Mr.. and MT
~ Brown. MIR. and Mrs. Stern. Miss Leol
no Hechinger. Miss Helene Kronheim. Ms
Mae Hirsch. Miss Berdle Kaufma
Miss Grace Riles. and David Breslau'
n Milford Stern. Nose Strasburger. al
Of Leo Strasburger. OF Baltimore: Phil
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
SOCIETY NEWS AND CHAT OF THE WEEK.

Kronheim. Philip Strasburger. of Balti
more; Sydney Hechinger, Philip Brown
Goldie Sigmund, and Milton Kronheim
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs. John Heth Finney and her infant
daughter. Sally. are the guests az har
mother-in-law. Mrs. Finney. on . sci.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs. William Haywood. with her cnil-
dren. left Washington early In the week
for her country place at Oakland No
where they viii spend the summer
Mr.. Haywood will remain In Town Icr
the present. making occasional trips 10
Oakland
The Washington times., 1906-06-24
tcontinued from Fourth Page.l

and August. and will be accompanied by
their son. whose health has somewhat
improved.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs. Magruder, formerly MISS KATE
Cook. of Georgetown, will leave cary
in the week for Newport as the guest
~ friends. Later in the season Mrs
Naeruder will go 10 the mountains OF
NeT Hampshire TO remain until the
autumn.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

The Utopians have hired the tug Mary
Ann for an all day trip down the river
today. when they will, take their lady
friends and be chaperoned by Mr. and
Mrs Louis Newmyer.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

The washington Hebrew Congrega-
ton will give a complimentary excursion
10 It's Sabbath school children on Mon
dav TO LIMA Park. A baseball game win
be pla led between two clubs. the Prog
ress and Octagon. and a silver loving
CUP will be presented by the consrega-
| ton to the victorB.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs. Ida Sargent and her son Henry
will shortly leave Washington for Blue
Ridge Summit TO spend the season.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

J. Wesley Tallintire left Washin' on
on Friday for Ashland, Ohlo' WherN ne
will snend his vacation with his parents.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

The Misses Katherine and Ada
I.owndes have left for their summer
home at Gainesville, Va. where they are
entertaining friends.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mrs. f. c. woodsn has recently re-
turned from a visit TO Wilmington
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Another mid-week wedding will be that
OF Miss Alice Riffel 70 Carlyle Hubbard
at the McKendree Church on MasSa-
chusetts avenue between Ninth and
Tenth streets northwest.
Rev. Edward L. Hubbard. pastor OF
the church. and father of the groom,
will perform the ceremony.
At the Kendall Baptist Church We'd
nesday evening. at O'Clock. Miss Tolson
Sorrell will be married 10 Raymond Out
water. The ceremony will performed by
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

The engagement of Miss Bonny Castle
Harrison. daughter Of Lieut. Harry l.
Cooper. L. 5. A. and Mrs. Cooper, and
Lieut.. Frederic H Smith. artillery corps.
was announced last week at Fort Smell
ing. MINI. The wedding win take place
in the fall
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Charles II. H. Thomas left on Wed
nesday for a visit to "Morven." Abe
marie county. Va, where he will be the
guest of his cousin. Mrs. F. B. Smith
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Benjamin Nordlinger and Tyler Nord
linger have gone TO Atlantic City, tn
former to stay few weeks and the lat
ter all summer.
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

The engagement has been announced
Of Miss Powers TO Contract Surgeon
Charles H. Stearns, I s. A. stationed
q I Fortress Monroe, Va Miss Powers Is
the sister Of Lieut.. Edward d. Powers.
L : a
The Washington times., 1906-06-24

Mr. and Mrs. George Dunlop, OF
Georgetown. are comfortably settled at
their Chevy Chase home for the sum-
mer.