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The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Royal Arch Masons Meet.

Brightwood Chapter. Royal Arch
Masons. held a meeting In the Bright
wood Hotel last Monday. when they
were visited by officers OF the grand
chapter. There was speech making and
banquet held in the banquet room
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Harper, who
have been guests of Mrs. MacElwee. Of
Brightwood. have returned TO their
home in Denver. Col.
Mr. Owens. assistant pastor Of Rock
Creek parish, will make his home in
Petworth, South Brightwood, when he
arrives from New Jersey.
The annual spring tournament of the
Columbia Golf Club. open to members OF
clubs in the L. s. G.. a. and such other
players as may be invited, will be held
on June Z, 8, and 8, on the club links,
Brightwood avenue. The following prizes
will be offered:
First sixteen-Club trophy to winner of
tournament, second prize TO runner-up
for club trophy, consolation prize TO win
ner Of defeated eight.
Second sixteen-Ffrst prize, second
prize, consolation prize to winner OF de-
feated eight.
Third sixteen-First prize. second prize.
consolation :Jrize to winner OF defeated
eight.
Fourth sixteen-First prize, second
prize. The above contest will be match
plays, eighteen holes. The program is as
follows.
June ii a. m. qualification round
stroke competition, thirty-six holes.
June S-l0 a. m, first sixteen, first
round; 1880 a. m. second sixteen, first
round. II a. "a, third sixteen. first round; /;
Il 30 a m, fourth sixteen, first round;
2:S0 p. m, second round. survivors in the
four slxteens and consultations.
June SO a. m, seml-finaIs, all con-
tests; 2.30 p. m. finals. all contests The
handicap prize competition viii be played
on June 8. Play may begin any hour
after 10 a. m. but must be finished by
$50 D. m
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
.6oilingda1e

At st. Martins Church last wednes-
day evening Miss Theodosia Beall. a
well-known young lady of this -section,
was married TO George c. Lowery, of l27
D street southeast. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Eugene Hannah,
pastor OF st. Martins Church, assisted
by Father RosenthaI. OF Forest Glen.
Md. The bride was given away by her
father, Everett s. Beau The ushers
were Everett Beall, jr.. and Harry Low
cry. George Adams, of Baltimore, acted
as best man Miss Lucille Ambrose, of
Savannah, Go, who was schoolmate
of Miss Bea,l when they both attended
the Mt. D. Sales Convent, at Cations
vile. Nd, WAS maid OF honor.
The bride wore a dress OF white satin
trimmed witE pearls, made princess.
Her tulle veil was caught with lilies of
the valley. Miss Ambrose wore a white
lace dress with a white plumed hat 10
match The bridesmaids were Miss Grace
Lowery and Miss Lille BeaIl. Mrs.
Beall. the mother of the bride, wore a
dress OF gray silk with hat TO match.
Mr. and Mrs Lowery received many
handsome presents. The c. w. B. l., of
which the couple were members, pre-
sented them with a beautiful ice cream
set. A reception followed the ceremony
at the home OF the bride. 70 u street
northwest, previous 70 their departure
for a trip 90 New York and Boston.
Upon their return they will reside at 7s
Z street during the summer and sc 70
housekeeping in the fall.
ct. Martins Catholic Church. OF
which the Rev. Mr.. Ifannan Is pastor. is
situated at the corner Of North Capitol
AID T streets northwest The parochial
authorities OF ST. Martins have found
that the present building Is too small for
the growing congregation, and IN the
near future will build on the vacant lot
Immediately adjacent to the present
buildinga, a larger edifice
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Leesburg, Va.

A village camp meeting is being held
at Paeonian Springs, this county, begin
ming on Friday morning, and continuing
four days Rev J. T. Whitman. Of
Baltimore. preached on Friday morning
and the other services are being COIL
Quoted by prominent preachers.
Miss Jessie J. Neer, daughter OF the
late David Q Neer. of HilIsboro. this
county. died at her home in that place
on Wednesday.
The third and fourth batteries. field
at Fort Myer, Va, passed through
Leesburg on Wednesday on a road
march through Loudoun county.
Chester Harding and Miss Ora Haws,
vile on Monday last and were married
by the Rev. ThOPr-s H Campbell pas
tor of the Baptis Church. The couple
will reside in Washington, D. c.
Fairfax Harrison. assistant to the pres-
ident OF the Southern Railway Com
pany, at Washington. has purchased an
estate in FaUquier county, near the
GoudOun line
organized with c. z Thompson, man
ageT; J. Horace McAfee, assistant man
ager; and Harry Alexander captain.
Mrs Fam Head has sold to B. V
the corner Of Market aud Church streets
in LeeSburg-
Misses Frames NARROW and Myra
English, who cave been in Washington,
D C. for the last ten days. returned to
Leesburg on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Romeyn Ayers and daughter.
Miss Juliet Ayers, who have been spend
ing the winter in Washington at the
Grafton. have returned 20 Leesburg for
the summer.
Tom Johnston. Of Front Royal, Va,
has been making an extended visit TO
his uncle, S. J. Johnston. Of this town.
Mrs. Minnie Skales, of Atlanta, Ca
Is the guest OF Miss Florrie Norris.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Doris OF on Long Cruise.

The Doris. the beautiful launch own
ed by Francis PeIrOla. 65S Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. left Friday morning
with DR.. PetrOla IN charge. and a party
CT friends for a long cruise down the
river 10 the Gunston clubhouse
Mrs. Elizabeth Bradburn. Of Balti-
more. Nd. is the guest Of her son, I. P.
Bradburn, at his home, SIS E street
southeast
Mr.. and Mrs Charles E. Rittenhouse
have issued cards announcing the mar
-iage Of their daughter, Miss Sarah E
Rittenhouse, to Charles Liviston Smell,
on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Smell VIII
reside or Capitol Hill
Mr.. and Mrs. L l. Morrill, who have
5aen visiting friends in New York, have
returned to their home on Capitol HILL
Mrs. Tavlor. Of Baltimore. who has
been the house guest OF 2Ir. and Mrs
Joe Barker. Of Capitol HiIl. has re.
turned to her home. Mrs. Taylor spent
ten weeks on Capitol Hill
The power launch Dart, attached to
the United States naval yacht Sylph,
stationed at the navy yard southeast.
is said 10 be the fastest gasOlene power
propelled craft on the river.
Miss Ora MOOrhead. Of Nashville,
Tenn who has beeen visiting Mrs
Grant Jarvis. OF Capitol HHi. left for
New York.
Mrs Frank Howell. Of New York city,
is visiting her mother. Mrs Laura And
erson, Of East Capitol street
Mrs. r. S. Luckett and children, OF
Seward square southeast, VIII leave
Washington on the first Of he month
for Arundel-on-the-Bay
Miss Lillian Jarvis. Of Est Capitol
street, is the guest Of relatives ! east
ern Tennessee.
Miss Genevieve Byrnes, Of Capitol
Hill. is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. T.
Cooper, in Richmond, Va.
Miss Anderson, of Capitol Hill. gave
a luncheon in honor Of Miss Winthrop,
of Boston. on Friday. Her gues s were
Miss Brennan, Miss Clemson. Miss Ais
ton. Miss Stewart. Miss Campbell. Miss
French, and Miss Jenkins. of baltimore.
james T. Cecil died Tuesday at the
residence Of Lieut. w Gamer. of the
Anacostia section of the Dist-ict OF CO.
lumbia Fire Department. 1874 G street
southeast Mr. Cecil was sixty-seven
years old. His remains were taken 10
LeOnardtown. Nd. for intermes.:. Lieu
tenant Garner and his wife who is a
daughter of the deceased. accompanied
the body.
A horse attached TO a wagon belong
ing 20 John Stlenle- confectionery dealer.
Of 900 East Capitol street. ran away
on Wednesday evening n Ar costa
Private G F. Thrift. of the Anacostia
Fire Department. captured the al-smal
in front OF the engine house.
Rav- S Harrington Ldttel, OF Han
now. China, preached AT St Marks
p. Z. Church, Third and A streets
southeast. on last Sunday
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Losers Entertain Winners.

The Reds" who lost oGt in the at
tendance contest which was held re-
Gently by the Epworth League. OF the
North Capitol Methodist Episcopal
Church. entertained the Whites" who
were the winners In the contest. IN the
Sunday school room last Monday even
ing The losers provided a fine pro-
gram for their friends, including an ad-
dress by Mr.. Simmons. president Of the
EpWoTth League Refreshments were
served at the conclusion of the program
The Bloomirgdale Athletic Club won
one OF the most notable victories Of its
career on Sunday. May 10. when they
defeated the strong Westwood Athletic
Club at Walbrook. Baltimore, by a score
OF IA 20 5 The winners played a good
game in the field and batted the oppos-
ing pitcher freely. A special meeting
Of the Bloomingdale Club was held 10
celebrate the victory az the residence Of
William Loveless. 4s r street north
west. Mss Edith I1Oveless and Paul
Hines contributed 10 a good program, at
the conclusion Of which refreshments
were served Among those present were
Nathaniel T. Worley. William T Love-
less. Harry Nichols. Arthur Birkle. Lee
T. Turner. Robert p Mills. Edgar r.
Baker. Fred Houck, Paul Hines. Ray
mond s. Thompkins. and Charles c
Thompkins
The funeral OF the late William 7.
Pierson took place last Tuesday after
noon at 3 o'clock from the family resi-
dence. 80 Seaton street northwest The
services were conducted by the Rev. P.
w. Jeffries, pastor Of ST. Paurs Metho>
dist Episcopal Church, South. The pail
bearers were chosen from the workers
Of the Gospel Union Mission and the
members OF the Union Veterans Legion
OF which Organization the decea sed was
q past colonel The Rev. Mr.. Pierson
was born in Easton, Md. and later went
TO Cincinnati. where he was living at the
outbreak OF the civil war. EnEsting in
the Union service. he was assigned u
the army OF General Sherman. and par
ticipated in the march TO the sea. Later
he married Miss Brown. OF this city.
who survives him, together with two
daughters. Miss Violet Pierson and Mrs
Thomas Grant, wife OF the private sec
rotary to Senator Russell A Alger 81
Michigan. and one son. William T.
Pierson, jr.. who is employed in the en-.
cheering department OF the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company. Inter-
ment was private in Glenwood Ceme-
terry.
The development of this section Of
the city has been phenomenal. In 1870
there were but twelve houses in the
section commonly known as Blooming
dale, while today it contains a popuIa-
ton of over 1900 people and not less
than 1000 houses. II is essentially a
home neighborhoOd and over % per cent
Of the occupants own their own homes
In the matter of church construction,
and as an Illustration of the perma-
nent character of the development of
Bloomingdale. the record Is as follows:
The United Brethren have built a
brownstone church edifice in addition
to their old church of worship, which
now occupies the adjoining lot at the
corner of North Capitol and r streets
northwest The congregation of St
PauTs Methodist Church South has a
new brick edifice at the corner of Sec
ond and S streets northwest At the
intersection of First street and Rhode
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Island avenue is the Rhode Island Ave
nue. Methodist Protestant Church. 10
which an addition is now being made.
The large lot at the northeast corner
OF Rhode Island avenue. North Capitol,
and U streets has been recently pur-
chased as a sight for the new Evan
gelical Lutheran Church OF the Atone
ment. and construction OF the edifice
will begin at an early date.
The Protestant Episcopal Church OF
the Advent IS situated near the corner
OF Second and L streets. and a new
church building is planned for construc-
ton on the corner lot now unimproved
and owned by the corporation Of the
c. urch OF the Advent. The Bethany
Baptist Church has bought n convenient
site and will build a cornrnodiOus house
of worship at the corner OF Third street
and Rhode Island avenue northwest.
The funeral of Frederick Hess took
p ace last Wednesday afternoon from
his late residence. 145 P street north
west. Mr. Hess. who was in the seven
tieth year OF hts age. died on Monday
at a. m. Obseqmes over the body
were conducted at Clenwood Cemetery
by Chaplain Tate. OF L. S Grant Post.
No. s. G. A r.. Of which post the de-
ceased. was a member The services
were attended by a number of the
friends and relatives OF Mr.. Hess.
The Reservoir Heights team. of the
Spalding League. trounced the second
team of the Department OF Agricul-
ture last week by the score Of 27 10 2.
Hawkins. who pitched for the winners.
allowed only two hits and struck out
thirteen batters. Weber, OF tie Reser-
voir Heights team, carried of the bat
ting honors.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Of the forty or more horses in training
at Brightwood only eight are trotters.
T. II. Pickford has started work on
his six two-story houses. which are 70
be built by Jennings & Scott These
houses Will be on Illinois avenue. Twen-
weight similar houses are TO be built on
the square bounded by jefferson. Ken
nedy, and Ninth streets
1910 Brightwood avenue was decided to
William Miller. jr.. by John D. Cough
Ian, and others, acting as trustees.
part lot 6. Padsworth. for $40, 900. Louis
9. F. Hugo sold 70 Kennedy & Davis
Co. part of lot IA, block q, Bright
wood.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

VIII take place IN the near future on
the pavilion at Chevy Chase Lake.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
SURELY WAS THE BEST MAN.
Not Much Doubt az TO the Bride
groom Superiority.

Who was the best mani" inquired
the able edlto- OF the Polkyille (Ark)
Weekly Clarion.
We'll. I reckon, AL things consid.
cred. the groom was" replied Mr.. Lab
Juckett. from out at 'Possum Trot,
who had percolated into the sanctum
with the news of wedding which had
been solemnized In his bailiwlck upon
the previous evening.
The groom?" replied the scribe. In
some surprise.
"Fr-yab!-or. 'tennyrate. that's the
way he peared 10 me. He got the
brides father 80 drunk before the
ceremony that the old gentleman had
to stay hid In the hay-mow all night
and was seeing green dogs and such
like, when I came by this morning
rhe groom also throwed the brides
two brothers out OF the window for
objecting to their sisters finging her
self away on him, and talked her
mother to a gasping standstill when
she sorter started in TO demonstrate
with him-and she's never been what
you'd call an unable lady, hathaway.
herself. Yep!-looking the gent up on
one side and down the other, shorely
reckon the groom was the best man
present upon that interesting occa-
sion."-Puck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
MANCHESTER DEPOT


Mrs T.. G. Gilmore spent few days
10 Arlington last week.
The Blackmer Co have an extra
rp-ot clerks for the holiday trace
Miss Katrina Kohler, who has been
Ia hospital 10 Troy, has returned
home.
George O. Woodcoek, who has been
away for the past week, returned last
Friday.
The Episcopal ladies society will
meet with Mrs |. ii. Deneh Thursday
afternoon.
tsDr $. s. Clemens was taken very
sick Saturday night. DR. l.. NJ Kelley
attends him.
MIR and Mrs c. a. Brown are rsioIc
Ing over tho birth ~ nine and three
fourth pound daughter.
From 10 10 degrees below zero With
u stormy wind, has been the weather
conditions here, the past W elk.
n. N. Woodward has moved his
family 10 Hollislon, Mass, he has en-.
ployment Ia South Framlngham.
The Coli club had n banquet at the
Summit house last Thursday evening,
about 10 sat down at the tables at o
o'clock and enjoyed the feast for three
hours.
The band fair was q grand success
about $40 was realized. james Jane
Am was awarded The barrell Of nour
w. l.. Wilson the ton Of coal,
Fred Baker the watch and George
Wood the sci Of dishes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
WOULD PLAY SAL CLAUS.
wealthy Woman OF New York wish
cd 90 Provide Presents.


NEW YORK, Dec. i0-Presents "a.
lore would be sent 20 all boys aud
girls who mail requests 90 Santa Claus
this year II the postoaice department
would only recognize q certain wealthy
woman rs Santa's proxy.
This woman called ON Postmaster
Wilcox and Ia the name of charlta-
bile society which she represented ask,
ed that all letters directed 10 the pa.
iron sant OF the Yuletide be- turned
over 90 her. No matter whether they
called for dolls. nuns. bicycles or toy
steam engines, she said she would see
that nl the wishes were gralihed. II
her name were mentioned. Edward
NJ. Morgan. assistant postmaster said
the public would recognize tl,at she
was abundantly able 10 carry out her
Idea.
Had abe any power OF attorney from
the psrson 90 whom these communlca.
lions were addressed 10 receive them.
she was asked. She was obliged 10
say she had no such power. Conse.
qucntly the postoiiice authorities had
TO refuse her the desired privilege, and
the legend OF the driver OF the rein.
deer was not made real.
1T was generous Impulse which
prompted this offcr,' Mr.. Morgan said
but there II no way In which the
postofiico department could comply
with the request"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
READY TO TAKE NOTES.
Cruel Husband Had stenosrapher TO
Record Wife's Remarks.


Frederic Irland. az the last conyen.
ton OF the National Association Of
Stonographors at Atlantic City. said
Of somewhat harsh rebuke that one
stonographer had administered TO an.
other:
THAT rebuke was little 10 cruel.
was Il not? Il reminds me Of the cru
city OF Washington mana piece
Of cruelty wherein s,enography played
m unwilling part
AS this man came to bed one night
his wife said To him:
Has the stranger gone; didn't
hear him
oh. no, dear lie hash'i gone. the
husband replied. I have instructed
the maid TO let him out In three or
four hours
The wife looked amazed and stupc
aed.
What-why-who on earth is he.
anyway she stammered.
My dear said the husband. quiet
ly. he Is a shorthand reporter You
see, nearly always forget what you
say TO me during your discourse from
IL III two and sometimes go to sleep
while you're talking. So thought III
have your lecture written out tonight
and study II at my leisure. The young
man is all ready, the door is open so
that he can hear you, and you may be
sin as soon as you like
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
Weak Women

To weak and aiilng women. there Is at least one
way 10 help. hut with that way. two treatments,
must b. combined. ono IA local. ono Is oonstiiu'
tionAi. but both are important. both essential.
DR. shoop's Might Cure Il tho Local
pr. Rhoop's Restorative. the Constitutional
Tlsiomcr-Dr. Shops Might C'irc-isa topical
mucous membrane suppodtory rcincdy. while pr.
Shops Restorative Is wholly an internal treat-
msnt Tho Restorative reaches throughout tho
entire system. seeking the rcrair OF all nerve
all Tissue. and all blood allmcuts.
Tho Might Curc''. a. H. name implies. does 10
work while you sleep. II Sooihcs sore and inliam.
Cd mucous surfaces. heals local weaknesses and
discharycs while the Restorative. eascs nervous
excitement. gives renewed ylr9r and ambition.
builds up wasted tissues. bringing about renewed
strength. yigor. and energy. Take DR.. shoop's
Rosiontiyu-T Tablets or Llguld-nsa general tonic
70 ths system. For positive local help. use as well
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
TURNED ON THE REFEREE.
Turtles Objected to His interruption
Of Their Fight.

Milton j. Vreeland, a farmer living
near Pine Brook. N. j., was nearly
drowned In the Passlac river yester.
day as the result of his acting as ref
cree between two swapping turtles,
says the New York World. vreeland
who was in canoe, watched the bout
for a minute or two and then decided
that 1t was time for the combatants
to break away.
He padded up TO them. reached over
the side. caught them by the tails,
one in each hand. and swung them into
the canoe-one in the bow, the other
In the stern of the frail craft. But the
turtles did not accept this decision
They wanted TO fight on, and being
unable to get at each other they at
tackled the self-appointed referee.
The farmer had found Il an easy
matter to catch hold OF the turtles
tails when they were in the water,
but 1t was impossible now with the
canoe to keep on an even keel. He
caught up the paddle and with this
managed to beat off his assailants for
awhile, but at last the canoe capsized
As 1t did SO one of the turtles dealt the
farmer a blow in the back just below
the belt 1t chung to the place on the
trousers where 1t had snapped anC
Vreeland found he could not swim.
He says himself he would have gone
to the bottom but for Frank Jacobus
who turned a bend in the river in q
canoe and towed man and turtles
ashore.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10

There are twsnty-iour farmers In
the present Congress, out OF total
membership OF t70. The two farmers
10 the Senate are both from South
Carolina. There are two farmers 10
the House from South Carolina. New
York has two farmers In the House
Mr. Cocks OF Suffolk, and Mr. wads.
worth OF Geneseo. The rest OF the far.
mer members are scattered around the
country, no two being from any ore
state. VIII somebody please explain
why It Is that the farmers OF the Unit
cd States, with the votes 10 elect mem.
bers OF Congress 10 proportion 10 their
numbers-that Is nearly ore-half-
p, rmlt lawyers, manufacturers and
bankers TO so rule the roost, as is In
dictated by the above figures!
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
TUNNEL FROM LONG ISLAND.
subway Contractors Push Pipe
Through Co New York.

subway Contractor. Push n Pipe
Through Co New York.
NEW YORK. Dec. iO.-Whcn n ten
inch pipe was forced through from the
Brooklyn shield OF the rapid transit
tunnel 10 the shield ne the end OF the
New York bore at 3 o'clock on Sat
uulay Il opened up the first communi-
cation under the East river between
Long Island and New York through the
transportation tunnels now building
The engineers expect that the headings
will meet tomorrow or Wednesday.
When the pipe was sent into the
Manhattan bore there was great re
Iolcing among the. workmcn aud en-
glncers nj both ends OF the tunnel. The
pipe was put through for the purpose
u checking up the lines OF the tunnel.
and when measurements were taken II
was found that the lines OF the bores
came 10 within one-tenth OF an inch OF
alignment.
ID. l.. Hough, president OF the New
York Tunnel company. which has
charge OF the work. Is arranging to
have the mayor, the borough presidents
of Manhattan aud Brooklyn and mem.
beers OF the rapid transit commission
walk through the completed tunnel.
The tube Is thlrty-two feet below the
river bed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-12-10
SETTLED BY THE WAITER.
All Doubt About the Pineapple For
ever Set at Rest.

William c. Whitney, Jr., who has
spent a year in Indian Territory learn
ing practical mining at Quapaw. de-
scribed at dinner party in New York
a Quapaw restaurant.
AT this restaurant one evening,
he said at his descriptions end, two
miners near me got into botanical
argument about the pineapple, one
claiming that It was a fruit and the
other that 1t was vegetable.
in the midst Of their argument the
waiter entered in his shirtsleeves and
looked about to see what was the
cause of the loud talking.
The miners decided to let the wait
err settle their argument, and accord
ingly one of them said:
"'Pete, what is a pineapple? Is 1t
fruit or vegetable?'
1.-The waiter, fiicking the ashes from
his cigar, smiled at the two men with
pity.
Its neither, gents he said. It's
an extra"