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The Washington times., 1906-11-29
The Rev. J. J. Muir, of the Temple Baptist Church:

In with American citizens generally, rejoice
that borders and that relations with
influential Notwithstanding
the distress which visited certain parts Of
country we cannot grateful the wonderful
prosperity which the for the growth IN
sentiment looking toward higher and nober type OF eVe
intelligent understanding Of the
claims human brotherhood by the least cause
national thanksgiving the position the Republic Is tax
ing the best things in the worlds councils.
with other Christians have reason to be
grateful that unity good will marked features
present-day Christianity whatever the number Of
denomna tonaI emphasizing with increasing
effectiveness the things In which rather than those
which divide AS Bapsts grateful that have
been honored o. God human betterment.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
NEWEST REASONS
FOR THANKSGIVING

NEW YORK. Nov. BIN a Bronx
school a teacher asked the following
question yesterday:
why does the President appoint a day
FOR general thanksgiving
Here are the answers;
Because the President always gets q
turkey"
Because Columbus discovered Amer
lea"
Because we have a holiday the day
after"
Because the Presidents party won in
the election"
Because on this day the Puritans had
their first dinner
Because toIkeys Is ripe
Then a youthful. high-bcowed lad re-
marked:
In order that we may give thanks Ior
the many benefits OF the past year
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
DR.. THOMPSON SAILS
FOR HOME DEC. IS

Or. J. Ford Thompson, of Washington,
who has been i'll IN London for several
weeks. is recovering rapidly and has
left the hospital. where he underwent
an operation for an abcess Of the stom-
ach. He is now in his apartment in the
Dysart Hotel and il has been arranged
tor him 10 leave London on December 10.
DR.. Thompson and his two daughters.
one of whom IL Mrs. Thomas McArdle,
of Washington. will arrive IN New York
city six DAYS after sailing from South
hampton.
This information was received today
nv Or. Thomas McArdle. sOn-in-law OF
DR.. Thompson, IN a letter from Mrs.
McArdle.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
REDUCED THE PENALTY
BECAUSE OF THE DAY

Because today is dnksgiving Day,
I am only going to fine you $40" said
Judge MuIlowny, when he imposed the
only sentence in Police Court thfs morn
ing
Grace Pinkard, cOlOred, was aTraigned
before him on the charge of stealing a
piano stool from Mrs Lazzata Kaudler.
of 1911 Thirteenth street northwest, by
whom she is employed. The girl said
she took the stool home TO clean for
her mistress In default of $40 she was
sent to Jail for thirty days.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
PUBLIC FAIRGROUNDS
ASSOCIATION FORMED

BY way of severlng connection with
any other organization and establishing
itself on an independent footing. the
public Fairgrounds committee met yes
terday afternoon in the rooms of the
Board OF Trade and formed the Public
Play grounds Association. A COnstitu-
ton and bylaws were adopted, and
other arrangements made to give i'm
petus To the work under the new Organi-
zation.
Walter Q. Cephane, DR. Henry Curtis,
supervisor OF Fairgrounds; and Major
Richard Sylvester. superintendent of
police. were appointed committee to
decide as to the advisability of having
the association regularly Incorporated.
This uestion will be finally decided at
the next meeting.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The marriage is announced of Miss JO-
sephine NJ. Bower, of 20ZS North Twenty
ninth street Philadelphia. to Daniel
Webster. jr, Of Washington, d. c.
The Progress Club will give a dance
tonight at Mrs. Schneider's ballroom.
On Friday and Saturday. November
30 and December J. a bazaar under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Second Presbyterian Church, Will be
held at 1923 Nineteenth street north
west. Lunch will be served both days.
All kinds Of fancy articles. cakes, can
dies. ice cream, and salad will be on
sale. Open from TO a. m. 70 10 p. N.
Mrs. Gus Wallerstein, Of Ninth street,
entertained "a whist party at her home
yesterday afternoon. the returns OF
which were donated 20 charity. The
pretty prizes collected by the hostess,
were won by Mrs. Gus Wallerstein.
first prize: Mrs. Samuel Rothchild. sec
ond; Mrs Jacob Eiseman, third: Mrs.
Harry Kaufman. fourth. and Mrs. Har-
Ty ROthchild. nth.
Mrs. benjamin Frank has returned to
her home in Baltimore. after visit 10
her mother
Mrs. David Eiseman is visiting rela-
tives In Richmond. Va
Miss Nellie Norris of Seventeenth
street. is spending a few days in York,
Pa. with friends
Thanksgiving Day services will be
held in the Eighth Street Temple this
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. William Frank, of Nor
folk, Va. are spending q few days here
with their daughter, Miss Hilda Frank
who is at the Chevy Chase school
nTrC Harry Kaufman baT
guest, Mrs. Freshie, OF Philadelphia.
Emile Berliner. of Columbia road, who
has been abroad for the past two
months. is expected to return 10 this
country this week
Mrs James Ford. Of New York city
is spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs. II. Kahn.
Miss Heyn, Of baltimore, was the
guest for a few days Of Mrs. Harry
Franc, OF Fifth street.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
thanksgiving Sentiments
By Washington Pastors


The Rt Rev Henry Yates SarterIee Bishop Of washington
II is little known that Abraham Lincoln the irst
President To issue Thanksgiving proclamation for the
whole country. The that the Puritans whose faces
strongly against religious should es-
absh Thanksgiving shows that meets the religious
wants Of human In fact, interesting 10 know
that this religious institution thus revived, Is practically an
old feast day observed by the hundreds be-
fore Christ Tho Bible tells this observance far
back the time Moses IL the Feast Of Caber-
naces, which then Thanksgiving Day is the
Harvest Home service Of Gods people wherein thank
Him blessings harvest good with which
past year Thus. Thanksgiving Day is
pagan thought a Christian
a Hebrew
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
YOUNG CLEVELAND'S BODY
NOT YET RECOVERED

The body OF young Melvin I. CleYe-
land, the naval militiaman who was
drowned in the wake of the L. 5. s.
Oneida. is stiu in the lower Potomac
river. Searching parties have failed to
fnd any trace of it, and II il supposed
that the body has washed out toward
Chesapeake bay.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
The Rev Dr. Wallace Radcliffe of the New Avenue
PRESBYTERIAN Church:

Thanksgiving fast becoming Synonymous with turkey
is that 'If you do not believe
thankful just The national gratitude Is
swelling of rather than the heart. The
Presidents proclamation this to homes
The better would be TO hones and
churches We have. because God gives For overlooking
grain quickened public conscience
privilege OF the increased steward
ship rich ability and opportunity and winness
praise Thee
God yea. Thanksgiving for breath
a
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
TOWN TOPICS EDITOR
TO BE TRIED DEC. IL

NEW YORK. Nov 29.-December Z
has been fixed as the date for the trial
of Col William d. Mann. owner and
editor Of Town Topics. on the charge of
perjury. growing out of the trial iof
Norman Hapgood for the alleged libel
of Justice Deuel.
A special panel OF 200 talesmen will be
called from which to select the jury.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Church.:

Of should thankful " live in q
Christianity, where the rights all
and 10 %
liberty happiness
worship God with the dictates OF his
Ne a President OF be-
honest determined
appetite-ge might t-of rapacous
equilibrium, at
he all legitimate
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
". BROOKS ESCAPES
FROM LAWYERS WRECK

Walter Brooks. son of Or. f. Y.
Brooks. with Offices in the Bond build
ing, was Pullman conductor on South
ern train No. 30 He was uniniured in
the Lawyers wreck
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Miss CathaTine Thompson and Harry
Linger FOrdham were married last night
in the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Thompson. in New Jer-
sey avenue. by the Rev George Wilson.
the ceremony. The bride, who was at
tended by Miss Elizabeth Thompson,
her sister, as maid OF honor, wore
dainty gown OF white embroidered
French mOusseliue. and carried a show
er bouquet Of Bride roses. Tie maid OF
honor wore a gown Of pale blue null
and carried pink roses.
George FOTdhan. Of Philadelphia, vas
the best man for his brother.
After the ceremony a reception was
held and later Mr.. and Mrs. Fprdham
LETT Washington Tor their wedding Jour
ney Upon their return they will make
their home at 62U + street.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

\ wedding OF particular interest TO
Washington took place at noon today.
In the home OF the brides parents, when
Miss Mary Eleanor Virginia Mudd.
daughter of Representative and Mrs
sydney L Mudd, of Maryland. became
the wife of Joseph Carlisle Wilmer. son
Of the late Gen L. Allison Wilmer
Miss Julia Muschett was the maid OF
honor and J Writ Wilmer was best
man for his brother.
The bride Is well known in Washing
ton, where she has spent the winter
with her parents. and Air. Wilmer is
the United States appraiser for the port
of Baltimore
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
MISS BELT BRIDE
OF Mr.. SHIBLEY
Ceremony Last Evening in
McKendree NJ. E.
Church.

McKendree Nj. L. Church was the
scene last night of the marriage Of Miss
Mary Elsie Belt. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Y. Belt. TO James George Shib-
ley.
The church was tastefully decorated
with palms and white chrysanthemums.
and the Rev. T.. J.. Hubbard, pastor OF
the church, performed the ceremony.
Mrs. Rose Maxwell Dickey and Miss
Bonbeers TIE OrganIst of the church.
were in charge Of the musical program.
Ihe bride was escorted to the chanceI
by ner father. VINO gave her in mar
rage. Her gown was OF white lace.
DuhI over cAIHOn and taueta, ana sne
wore d long IuIe YEA ana a corOnet OF
orange blossoms her bouquet was d
shower u BTIOe roses ana Illes OF the
valley. ana Her only ornament was a
diamond pendant, the glIL OF the bride
groom.
MISS Maud Tracy. maid OF honor. wore
a gown OI light DIuo net over WnIJe tai
letd ana carried pink chrysduJnemums.
iAefI MISS Agnes hubbard, ana aIiss
NdTClssa cannon, Ine bridesmaids.
wore dainty IroCks of white net over
taLtctt,. HEt4 ssis4cs OF blue ribbon, anu
carried white chry saHJhemums
harold Hudson Martin was best man
Tor Mr. Smiley. and the usners VINO
seated the guests ana preceded inc
DI'uat party 90 the aItar were JOnn
FRANCES JT.s Waller q cannon, James
HlCaTd. ana Frederick Steckmau
After reception tor the bridal party
IN me home % tnc bride parents Air
ana Mrs. smiley LETT Washington Tor "a
northern wedding TRIP.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

70 your MENTAL SCALES are in
good working condition, WEIGH the
business Opportunity and Real Estate
ads on thenl-and when you ind one
that seems to be the proper sort. don {
be afraid TO investigate IL further.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
Presidents Family viii Dine
at ] O'Clock This
Evening.
LONGWORTHS AS GUESTS
Theodore, Jr., and Kermit Did Not
Come From School for
Holiday.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt had
a joyful Thanksgiving today in the re
uniting of the family, after travel in
many directions. their own safe return
from a foreign land a memorable trip,
being the principal cause for thanks
giving of their family and Of the Ma
ton. They will dine in the approved
American style at o'clock this even
ing. surrounded by their son-in-law and
daughter, Representative and Ms.
Longworth who are guests in the
White House until their own residence
here IS IN readiness for the winter; Miss
Ethel Roosevelt. the only other daugh-
ter OF the house, and Masters Archibald
and Quentin, the two youngest sons.
The elder sons. Theodore, jr-. and Ker-
init, who are at college at Harvard and
at GrOton. respectively. did not come
down for today.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

day the churches synagogues
Catholics and PrOtestants.
gratitude
that
good gift andeveTy perfect gift above
doVn o. Light is no
Variabeness, neither shadow turning
when, IN Washington national Thanks
giving service VIII be held.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
The Rev. u Pierce, of An Souls Unitarian Church:

Gratitude ripen life II
grows needs infinite sunshine IT,
blasts of indifference
to think Of these things and
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
Rabbi Louis Stern, of the Eighth Street Temple:

- --S-N- ONAN~N
Thanksgiving Day is of the the
unhcaton OF the American people sentiment
II calls 10 mind the privileges blessings
in common and, obeden the call prompted by
the motive the without distinction or
race unit, other day. their grateful
homage to the Father o All
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
The Frederick D. Power the Vermont Avenue Chris
fian Church

1t is safe say in the Thanksgiving
dresses today that illusions made
which live. I think sometimes this greatly
overdone. before praised
wonderful achievements. While boasting
vain. a really things
and the highest civilization the civilization enjoy
Christianity the mightest of all forces this
All days should be days Of Thanksgiving.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Lewis tombstone, OF Richmond, Va,
and Miss Laura V Allison We're married
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning We'd
nesday. November Is I'm the home of the
brides y parents. Mr. and Mrs. John H
Allison, Southeast Washington. Rev.
Theron OItwater pastor of Kendall
Baptist Church. performed the ceTe-
mOny. The wedding was small. only the
members Of the Immediate family being
present. The bridal pair left on the II
o'clock New York express for an extend
ed Northern trip. The brides going
away gown was of dark blue bro9dclOth
with hat to match They will be at
home after December 10. 1906, at 13S
Hickman street southeast Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
* LATEST GOSSIP IN ,SOCIETY,S CIRCLE Il
MISS OLGA CONVERSE'S BOW
MADE TO SOCIETY TODAY
Tea in Home of Her Parents-House Deco
ratonS in Pink

Finch. both of this city. The bride,
beautiful girl, viii wear a steel gray
gown with hat to match. After the
ceremony a reception will be held at the
home of the Broorn's parents.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Marvin Methodist Episcopal Church.
South. was the scene of a pretty we'd
ding last night at o'clock, when Miss
Ida A. Crawford and J. Guy Thayer were
united in marriage by the pastor, Rev.
John e. Hawk The bride was given
in marriage by her brother. James W.
Crawford. and her sister. Miss Grace
Crawford, was maid of honor T.. F.
Brown acted as best man and the ush-
eTS were MessTS. William BTayshaW
Charles =. Morris. 5. Rufus Crawford.
and Walter Crawford
After December Mr.. and Mrs. Thay-
er will be AZ home at 20I5 Flagler street,
where they will be glad TO see their
friends.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

A quiet wedding will be solemuized at
Immaculate Conception Church this
evening at o'clock, the parties being
Miss Kate Curtin and Mr.. Edward
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

". s. Webber and his daughter, Miss
Camilla Webber, are the guests OF H
+. Paschal
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
The Rev. Dr c. Ernest smith, Of s. Thomas Church:

The Rev. Dr. C. Ernest Smith, Of ST. Thomas Church:
A change seems 10 from
the pulpit in regard Thanksgiving
# teaches.
Heretofore. dwelling very largely upon
the wonderful prosperity that has been
pointed with satisfaction astonishing growth our
marvellous development and splendid We
been properly grateful these. but have
10 give praise, times. spiritual blessings
We give up too much time o worship IF Mammon
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

We have to be thankful the great oc
both church and state The Lutheran Church n
country special Thanksgiving.
people America allowed conscience;
church and state ana the individual
worship according to the which beIleves.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Judge ". A, Calderhead. of Marys-
vile. Kans-. has arrived In Washington
accompanied by two OF his charming
daughters. They are located at the
EdnoT. IlS + street northwest. The
Misses Eunlce and Agnes came in time
to attend the Belt-Shibley wedding last
evening James George ShCbley. the
Kans.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Sakolski Will enter
tain at a Thanksgiving dinner tonight in
honor OF Miss Gertrude y. Clark, OF II
lanta, Ga. Covers will be laid FOR
twenty.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Miss Olga Converse. the youngest
daughter OF Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Converse. will be presented 10 society
this afternoon, at a tea IN the home or
her parents, 1870 Connecticut avenue
Mrs. Converse, who will wear a hand
some black lace gown, Will be assisted
by Mrs. lie Baron Carleton Colt who
will serve frappe: Mrs. Buck Mccain
mon, who will pour chocolate; Mrs.
Theodore Jewell, who Will preside over
the tea table. and Mrs. Joseph Craw-
ford. who will be in charge of the
punch bowl
The debutantes in the receiving line
with Miss Converse viii be Miss Mar
guerlte Petit, of Philadelphia; Miss
Eleanor Slater. Miss Caryl Crawford.
Miss Frederica Morgan. Miss Stephanie
Trescott. Miss Mary Southerland, Miss
Katherine Jennings. and Miss Joanna
Schroeder.
The decorations in the house will be
pink roses. Miss Converse will wear a
dainty gown of white silk and a single
American Beauty rose
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Merrill will en-
tertain at Thanksgiving dinner today,
In the private dining room OF the High
lands where they occupy an apartment
Covers viii be laid for twelve.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Paymaster and Mrs J. II. Merriam,
who have been occupying apartments in
the Connecticut. have moved into their
new house on the corner OF Nineteenth
and n streets.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

one of the pretuest weddings OF the
season took place thanksgiving Eve at
The residence OF Mr.. ana Mrs. julius
EgloH, lis Tennessee avenue northeast
Wnen their niece. Mlss Emma Vein
sart. became the wIte OF William A
Nen
The alcOve OF the parlOr was SO ar
ranged with banks Ot palms and chTys-
ahthemums as 10 form charming bow
eF, IN iront of which the young couple
stood during the marriage ceremony,
which vas performed by the Rev
+ amer Mcclure pastor OF the Church
OF the Holy Comforter.
To the strains Oh the wedding march
which was played by Prof Carl HOler
the bride. leaning on the arm OF her
uncle, Mr.. ION, and preceded by five
little flower slrls and her maid Of honor
Miss Pauline HOler, passed through The
drawing room 70 the pariOr, where she
was met by the groom and mis- brother
Frank Ner, who acted as the best
man.
The bride was goWned in handsome
white lace over chiffon taffeJa, with u
long tulle vel crowned with orange bios
SONS. She wore a beautiful bracelet
the gift Of the groom, and carried a
shower bouquet OF roses and lilies OF the
valley.
The maid Of honor was attired In a
princess gown Of cream grenadine over
canary silk. and carried yellow chrys-
antuemums. The little flower girls
Ethel Men. Emma WeingHUt. Barbara
Hess, Helen FleisChell, and Viola Nen-
Wore dainty white net and lace frocks
and carried baskets OF ChTysanLhemums
tied with large bows Of white satin rib
bon. The ceremony was followed bv =
large reception. during which supper
was served.
En the upper reception hall were
tables laden with large array Of costly
and beautiful gifts
During the evening several kilograms
OF congratulations from New Orleans
and other cities were read.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neff will be at home TO
their friends after December 10 at us
Tennessee avenue northeast
The Washington times., 1906-11-29
WORST ECZEMA
DOCTORS EYER SAW

Spread Rapidly Over BOdy-Limbs
and Arms Had to Be Bandaged
and Scalp Looked Dreadful -
Suffered Untold Misery for Three
Years-Better in Two Months
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The Vice President and Mrs. Fair
banks are enjoying their Thanksgiving
with an incomplete family circle IN
their Washington home, having arrived
from the South on Monday. Lieutenant
and Mrs- Timmons. son-in-law and
daughter OF the Vice President, who are
spending the winter here. and Robert
Fairbanks. "A student at Yale, viii be
1hs only members OF the family with
them for this holiday. They Will dine
together later this evening.
At Christmas the Vice President and
NIrs. Fairbanks will have Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Fairbanks and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Fairbanks. the bride and
bridegroom Of the family; Lieutenant
and Mrs. Timmons and Robert Fair
banks, which will make a complete
family circle for the Advent season
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Fairbanks
are keeping house In Springfield. Ohio
where Blr. Fairbanks has gone into
business. Mr.. and Mrs, Warren Fair
banks make their home in Chicago.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The marriage is announced of Miss JU-
sephine NJ. Bower, of 202S North Twenty
ninth street. Philadelphia. to Daniel
Webster, jr., Of Washington, ID. c.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Senator and Mrs. Ankeny OF Walla
Walla. Wash. have arrived in Wash
ington and have leased an apartment
IN the Highlands for the session
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The Secretary OF the Treasury and
Mrs. Shaw and their debutante daugh-
ter. Miss Erma Shaw. Will spend the
day with the family OF Major SchrineT
in their country place, where they will
have their Thanksgiving dinner. Miss
Enid Shaw, the elder daughter OF the
Secretary, who spent the fall season IN
their home in Iowa, is stin there and
will remain for some weeks yet. The
only son in the family is also in the
West
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Root
Spiu also have an incomplete family cir
clue today Elihu Root, jr-, not being
able 10 come over TO spend this holiday
with them. Miss Root and Edward
-yvales Root viii dine with their parents
this evening.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The Secretary of War and Mrs. Tafts
family circle is also short today, as the
elder son, Charles T.. Taft. a student al
Yale, did not come down for the day.
Miss Helen Taft. the only daughter Of
the family. arrived last evening from
school. and will remain here until Sun
dav evening Miss Tart is at Miss Bald
wins school AT Eryu Mawr The Sec
retary and his family will dine alone
rnfaE
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The Secretary OF tEe Interior and Mrs
Hitchcock. who are spending their last
Thanksgiving as members Of the PUesi-
dents Cabinet circle, are having fam
ily dinner In their home this evening.
when they and Miss Margaret Hitch
cock will be joined by Lieutenant COM
nander and Mrs. Sims, their son-in-ldw
and daughter. ana their small child. who
IS a great favorite with his distinguish
ed grandfa theT Lieutenant Commander
and Mrs. Sims are In their own home on
Seventeenth street.
The Postmaster General and MrR
Cortelyou VIII have a complete family
circle at their Thanksgiving dinner.
Their two sons, George Bruce. jr.. and
William Winthrop, have come down
from their school in Pennsylvania for
the few days holiday, and Mrs. Cortel-
you's two sisters, Miss Grace Hinds and
Miss Ada Kinds. who are spending the
winter with her are also members Of
The family dinner party today
The Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
and Mrs. Metcalf are dining In their
Washington homie this evening with a
small company OF friends, and minus
both their sons. W Howard Metcaf.
their Younger son. left washington yes
tcrday for California, where ne will go
into business. He was Obliged u fore
90 the pleasure of celebrating Thanks
giving and his birthday also. to get to
his new affairs I'm California. where he
viii settle.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The Progress Club will give a dance
tonight at Mrs. Schncider's ballroom.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

The Secretary OF the Navy went down
to his country place. bella Vista"
near Baltimore. yesterday TO spend sew
eral days He took no guests with him
from Washington They will not close
their country place until about the first
OF the year, when Mrs. BOnapaTte viii
come from her Baltimore home and be-
gin TO spend the greater part OF each
week In their apartment in the Port
land
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Mrs. James Ford. of New York city.
is spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs II. Kahn.
The Washington times., 1906-11-29

Miss Eleanor Terry. daughter OF Rear
admiral and Mrs. Silas w. Terry, went
to Philadelphia yesterday TO spend
Thanksgiving and to be present at the
football game OF the Army and Navy
teams on Saturday.