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Euchre.

Miss jamie c. Queen was the gracious
hostess at a most enjoyable euehre on
Thursday evening of last week in honor
of her guest, Miss Loretta Wholey, of
Staunton, Va. The guests arrived about
S o'clock and card playing began about
nine, continuing until 1870 O'Clock
when refreshments were served. Music
and singing was then enjoyed until the
guests had to depart, bearing with them
the pleasant memory of having spent a
most enjoyable evening. The prize win
ners we're Sydney Mudd, first gentle
mems prize, and Dallan Parsons, of st.
Mary's County, BOBBY. Miss Victoria
Laing, of Cumberland, won the ladies'
first prize and Miss Ethel Burch the
BOBBY.
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The fifth game of a series Of games
between La Plata and Bryautown was
played here on the park grounds Monday
and ended in tie, the score at the end
Of the ninth inning, when it was too
dark to continue, beings to 1. The
game was one Of the most exciting and
interesting witnessed in the County this
season. Both pitchers were at their
best and received the very best support.
The feature Of the game came in the
18th inning when Thomas B. r. Mudd
made a sensational one hand catch Of
a fly of of J. Edelens bat after long
run. The best batting for La Plata was
done by W. Wilmer and HALEY, and for
Bryantown by E. Edelen, Murray and
Chappelear
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win OF Mr.. R. Lee Mudd.

The will of R. Lee Mudd, brother of
the Maryland Congressman, which has
been filed at Clayton for probate, leaves
everything to his widow, to be held for
her maintenance, as well as the main
tenance and education of her two chill
dren, Virginia and Sidney.
Among the property is the finest law
library in st. Louis county and resi-
denee in Wellston.
Mrs. Mudd is made executrix. The
will was executed on the 4th of this
month.-St. Louis, Mo, dispatch to the
BALTIC. Sun.
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Charles County rIedlcaI Society.

The Charles County Medical Society
met in La Plata on Tuesday for the
purpose of having social conference.
A dinner at the New Wills was the fea-
ture of the meeting. DR.. Llewellyn
Eliot, of Washington, was the guest of
honor and read very interesting paper
after dinner. The business meeting of
the Society will be held in November.
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School Commissioners.

The Board of School Commissioners
met at their office on Tuesday for the
purpose of having conference with the
Senator of the County and making a
final settlement as to the scholarship
appointments. After lengthy session
the board agreed to appoint W. II.
Clark to fill the scholarship vacancy at
Western Maryland made by Master
Robey, of Bel Alton, aud to appoint
Mary Posey to fill the vacancy made by
him at the MeDonough Institute and APP
pointed Lucille Tippett in the place of
Eta Berry, at McDonough Institute.
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Death.

Mrs. Laura Downs, died at her home,
Pomonkey, on Monday from the effects
of asthma and general debility resulting
from old age. She was 10 years old and
leayes four children. Her funeral took
place on Wednesday, her remains being
Inferred in the cemetery of Shiloh
Church. Rev. D. NJ. Brown officiated.
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MOTHERS You NEED NOT MAKE YOUR o1DRENs WHITE WEAR

The time when it was necessary for
mothers to plan and work themselves to
produce the fine wear for the little tots
is past. The last few years have seen
great adyancements in the manufacture
ing industries, and now Baby can be
clothed far more daintily and with much
less expense and trouble by purchasing
all the little articles made up and ready
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-08-24

Batteries-La Plata, Hamilton and
Mudd Bryantown, E. Edelen and Muir
ray.
Struck out by Hamilton, 3 by Ede-
len, Il.
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Don't be deceived, }. oamillus How
ard represents the only first class Life,
Accident and Health Insurance sold in
Charles County. Adj. 1t
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Religious Notices.

Preaching Sunday at Pisgah II a. m,
and Chieamuxen $50 p, M, by Rev. D.
NJ. Brown.
Preaching Sunday at La Plata 1890 a.
m. and s p. m. by Rev. II. p. Baker.
Revival services will begin at Bethel
Tuesday, August 2s, s p. m. Sunday,
Sept. ?, Rev. J. A. Anderson will preach
at Bethel at 1890 a. m. and p. m. All
day service. Dinner on the grounds.
The second quarterly conference will
be held at La Plata, Saturday, Sept. LIST,
at 1870 a. m. Preaching by Rev. J. A D..
Anderson, presiding elder.
D. NJ. BROWN, Pastor.
Preaching at the Port Tobacco Bap-
tist Church on Sunday, at II A. NJ.
REV. J. r. THOMAS.
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The Washington times., 1906-05-08
jim CROW PROPOSAL
SENT TO COMMITTEE
North Washington Citizens Discuss
and Refer Separate Car
Resolution.

No action was taken by the North
Washington Citizens Association n it's
monthly meeting IN Haislip's Hall, First
and Y streets northwest. last night on
the bill introduced IN the House bv
J. Thomas Hefiiin providing for lin
crow cars In the District, although a
communication urging favorable action
was read from the Capitol Heights Cit
lzens' Association. The question vas
discussed at length. and the matter
finally referred 10 the executive com
mittee for further consideration.
A letter wss read from Dr. Henry :
CuIus, supervisor OF Fairgrounds.
thanking Tie association for It's indorse-
neit OF tie bill providing for an appro-
prlauon cr $1,000 for maintenance of
TIE play grounds. and $4,000 for the pIlr-
chase or site and the erection OF 4
nelghooThood center building. As the
blll has been reported 10 the House with
the rOfaI amount C,lf 70 $40 O00 NJ Ss---
It's asked that The committee send the
same recon- dendatIOns TO the Senate a.
was sent previously 20 the House The
association took favorable actor, ~, no
request.
4 resolution was adopted expressing
70 Commissioner mcfarland the aDr-e7
clation OF the association for his action
In accepting q third term as District
COmmis ssioner.
4 committee was appointed TO draft
resolutions on the death of II. II Fl1I-
ton, a former member Of the association.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. MAY 5.

A meeting Of the city Democratic
committee was held at the Hotel
F1eischmann last night. Chairman
Charles Bendheim presided and Com
mItteemen Cook, Carter, Phillips, and
Simpson were present.
The committee decided 70 hold Dri-
maries in the wards in which there
Will be opposition for the city council
The candidates viii be assessed for the
cost OF the primary in these wards. All
candidates must hand their names to
the committee by tonight
Committeeman Carter. upon calling for
report from the special committee
appointed TO Investigate the charges
against Committeeman Price. was told
by the chairman that the complainant
had died since the charges were brought.
Upon motion II wa decided to drop
the charges and discharge the special
committee. Mr. Prices resignation as
a member OF the city committee was
read and accepted.
Upon motion of @. l. Simpson II was
ordered that all those who are qualined
TO vote IN the June elections be allowed
10 vote in the primary
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Cases Handled in Circuit Court.

In the circuit court for the city. Judge
c. q. Nicol presiding. the following
business was transacted yesterday:
w. A. Bennett VS.. b. & 0. r. r.; dis
missed; agreed.
Robert Elliott VS.. Lawrence Stabler:
dismissed by order OF plaintiffs attor-
ney.
j. NJ Woods vs. Southern Railway
Company dismissed by order plaintiff 5
attorney.
]. Harry Rice VS. Southern Railway
Company: dismissed; agreed.
William y. Brown VS. John Manly;
chancery; dropped.
Susie Summers. vs. Francis Miller;
chancery, dropped.
Mary Z. Brown VS. Mary Lannou;
chancery; dropped
Beckham's Committee VS. Ross et al :.
final decree was entered
The Winchester Memorial Hospital vs.
the Board OF Handley Trustees: re-
moved from circuit court Of Westches,
ter. and dOcketed.
Agnew Co. VS.. JacksOn-PhiIIips
Brick Company. chanCery- decree suo
mitting cause for vacation hearing
= demurrer 70 plaiuums declaration
: as entered in the case of J. Louis
Loose vs.. The Southern Railway Com.
pauy. and argument was fixed for Fri
day. Nav Il
Court then adjourned until Wednes-
day
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Jealous Wife HurIS
Clock at Husband
Telephone Message From Another Girl Kin
dies Ire of Loving Wife, Who Uses CaN-
ing Knife on Spouse.

CHICAGO, May s.-L~ve at first sight
was transformed into hate on short no
tice for Mr.. and Mrs. Howard ]. Peters,
a telephone message 10 Howard from
another woman provoking such athletic
demonstrations by the wife in the Pet
ers' home. In 13 ST. James place. that
the husband filed suit for divorce on the
grounds OF cruelty
Howard met Mae. his wife, Ia a casual
manner early in November. 1903. II was
a case of real soul companionship, and
on December 10 they were married in
South Bend. Ind. Then they came back
TO the home OF Howard's mother to live,
and for two short months they were
happy as heart could wish.
A merry family dinner was celebrated
on the evening Of February 10. husband
and wife. mother. sister. and a bachelor
friend being present Just as the last
course was being served the telephone
bell rang and Mrs. Peters. HOwards
mother, answered the call
rs Howard in? Tell him that Clarice
wants TO have a talk with him." a soft,
feminine voice said in the receiver.
Howard Is married now. and he's not
talking with young ladies who give only
their first names when they ask for
him over the phone. Good-by." And
Mrs. Peters rang on IN a manner that
showed she knew her duty 10 her chill
dren. Mae. the bride. overheard the con-
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.PITTSBURG SOCIETY MAN
FORCES HIS OWN NAME
Pays Bet With $1,000 Check, But Docs
Not Use His Legal Signature-Case
to Be Taken to Courts.

PITTSBURG. May S-Clubmen and
legal lights or Pittsburg are very much
interested 10 know whether a man can
forge his own name, and the Allegheny
county courts may be called upon 10
s.ttle the matter
The case in question grew out or a
zane Of pool played between Bryan
RCheTts0n. a prominent iron broker,
ava Kennedy Ewing. a wealthy young
man about town. They had been play
ing some time. when one OF the players
suggested that they play fifty points for
s, 600 a side.
The game was played and Ewing lost
he was not the least disconnected, drew
his checkboOk from his pocket, and
wrote a check for the amount The
check was deposited next Gay by Rob
ertsOn. who was told that the check
was a forgery.
Robertson declared that was impossi-
bic. as he had seen Ewing sign IL StHl
the cashier insisted and showed his sig
nature book. which contained proof
that the signature 10 the check was not
l.wing's legal signature.
Robertson went 20 see Ewing but the
latter treated the whole AFFAIR as a
joke. Then Robertson placed the mat
ter in the hands OF attorneys.
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REV. DR.. SKELLINGER
SPEAKS TO RED MEN

Per proclamation OF Great Sachem H
e: Wheeler. Of the Reservation District
olts tribes Improved Order OF Red Men
and councils degree Of Pocahontas at
tended services last SunCay night al
the sixth Presbyterian Church. Sixth
ana = streets southwest, where the pas
Tor the Rev. DR.. d. s. SkeIlinger. deIiy-
cred a patriotic sermon in which he set
1orth the aims, objects, and purposes of
the improved Order OF Red Men and the
prominent part taken by II In the initf-
atiVe or the battle for American inde-
pendence. the order aatedatinR the War
or the Revolution. The sermon was
supplemented at the proper points with
large stereopticOn views
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
LAWSON ACCUSES
BAY STATE SOLONS
Alleges Bribery Defeated
the Bucket Shop Bill.
CALLS ON THE GOVERNOR
Suggests Special Session to Compel
Passage of Measure That Failed
in Legislature.

BOSTON, May S--ThOmas ". Lawson
has sent letters 70 Governor Guild anc
District Attorney Moran bearing on the
legislative bribery charges and the
bucket shop bill
In his letter 10 the governor he de
clares that "The present session Of the
Legislature has been most baseIy cor
rupt.' and he adds that while the dis
trict attorney Of Suffolk county is put
ting thumb-screws on in the grand jury
room. You send q special message 70
the Legislature saying IN substance that
you, the governor Of Massachusetts, de-
mand that the bucket shop bll, which
has Just been killed BY bribery, be again
introduced under a suspension OF the
rules and passed. so that for a long time
70 come there viii be no repetition OF the
damnable deeds which for fifteen years
past have done more than all else 10
create anarchists In the most law-ablc-
ing community IN the whole world.
If you but do this. UnQuestiOnably
at the same time the district attorney OF
Suffolk county VIII lOck-step 70 Charles
town 'hfty 70 one hundred Of the black
legs"
In his letter to the district attorney.
Mr. Lawson says
Learning that there has been a
wholesale bribery IN the defeat OF the
Logan bucket shop bill 1 offered a re-
ward OF 5000 for information which
would convict a principal 70 the brib-
cry. Such Offer has brought me i'm
portaut information There Is now no
doubt in my mind that at least seventy
members OF the Legislature were bribed,
that at least a score OF persons were
engaged IN the bribery. and that over
700 was expended IN bribes-"
Mr. Lawson then offers 70 place 80
Coo at the disposal OF District Attorney
Moran 70 be used as rewards for infor-
nation in the cause OF justice" and
urges him 10 90 TO the bottom OF the
bucket shop bill scandal.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08

versation and asked Mrs. Peters who
wanted her husband.
"Oh, some girl friend" was the an
swer. Whereupon Mae arose, left the
table and went 10 her room. Her hus-
band followed her solicitously thinking
that she Was Ill. But as soon as he STEP
ped inside the threshold he says he sa
Whirling stars. vagrant meteors and
consultations yet uncharted by the as
trOnOmers, all made 70 dance and burn
before his eyes by q series OF cuts,
hooks. and shOrt-arm jabs from the low
ing Mae.
a month after another storm broke
Howard was compelled TO 20 out of the
city on business. and when he returned
his mother informed him that Mae had
teiephoned to a man friend the night
before and had entertained him as Il she
were stu IN the matrimonial market
why do you entertain men in our
home while l am aWay2' Howard ask
ed Mae In an Om-hand manner.
None Of your business" was Macs
ahectiorate reply, as she left red fur
rows with three sharp nails down his
cheek
IN show you why she continued
sweetly. and hurled the family clock
at his head.
Here IS the reason she ran on i'm
perturbably. as she picked I'D a metal
ash tray and struck him over the head
with II, cutting a broad cash.
RMS ls the answer" she rnurmured
soity, seiziDg the carving knife ana
cnaslng him about the fiat. All this is
a,i5leged by Howard in his action for a
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Knights of Columbus in Session.

The State council of the knights of
Columbus convened at the Reading
Room, In the Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum Hall. at noon today. The meet
ing was presided over by State Deputy
John c. Hagan, OF Richmond, and was
attended by delegates from Richmond,
Norfolk, Newport News. Portsmouth,
Roanoke, Lynchburg. StauntOn and
Alexandria. A banquet will be given the
delegates tonight.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Funeral of Mrs. Jane Beach.

The funeral OF the late Mrs Jane e
Beach took place from Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal Church at O'clock this
afternoon and was largely attended The
Rev J. A Jeffers, pastor. conducted
the funeral services and the pail bearers
were William James, Roy and Harry
Beach, Ernest and Leon Herbert.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
FRIAR LANDS FUNDS ARE.
SATISFACTORILY DIVIDED

The War Department has been in
formed that the plan OF the Vatican
for the division Of the $1,000, 600 paid by
the United States for the Friar lands
IN the Philippines has been accepted by
the Dominicans, Other religious orders
have substantially agreed to the plan
The principal will be retained bv the
Vatican, while a part Of the interest
VIII be divided between the Philippine
diocese and other religious orders in
the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Amateur Theatrical Performance.

On next Friday night the Lyceum
Dramatic Club VIII make It's first ap-
pearance. presenting a rural comedy
entitled ''T'he Old Dairy Homestead. -
at the Lyceum Han here. The proceeds
will go TO the Lyceum
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Fire in UnOccupied Dwelling.

An alarm Of fire was sounded about 9
o'clock this morning, q blaze was dis
covered IN an unoccupied frame house
near the Southern Railway shops. The
fire burned quite fiercely. but was eX-
tinguished after an hours work.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Reception to Father Kavanaugh.

The women of St. Marys congrega-
| tlon last evening rendered the Rev
Father Kavanaugh. Of Boston. a recep-
ton at st. Mary's Hall. During tive even
! - : -----=ical and literary program was
rendered and refreshrnert We're served.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Assistant Pastor of St. Mary's Leaves

assistant pastor Of St. Mary's Church.
In this city for the past few months.
has left Alexandra for New York. The
Rev. Father Kelly, of Portsmouth, has
been appointed assistant pastor OF St.
Mary's Church. in place Of Father Bow
den.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

noon from St Paurs Protestant Epis-
ScopaI Church The funeral services will
pc cohuucted by the Rev. p. Z. Phillips.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Mr. Eckhardt's Third Tenn.

Cornelius Eckhardt was elected may
or of Kensington for a third term. re-
Seiving 61 or the 81 votes cast. Mr.
Eckhardt Is a native of Washington and
received his education in the public
schools of that city. supplemented by
a course at the Spencerian Business Col
lege and at the Arlington Academy.
Mr.. EckhardtS nomination has beeen
unsolicited each term. and the large
vote he pOlled shows the appreciation
which his townspeople have OF his ef-
forts in their behalf.
Two members OF the town council
were also elected, Messrs. Edgar Moore
receiving 65 votes, and Frank Potts with
% votes
The voters Of Garrett Park elected
Hart Momsen to serve as mayor and
selected David Bisset ana re-,nes L. DOu-
gal as cOuncilmen
At Clear Springs David Miller was
elected burgess and Harry Schnebley
elected assistant burgess. Commission
erS elected are: William Neimyer, Sam
ueI Holltnger. and Martin Howard.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
A Complete Set of Gibson Pictures

While they last you can secure a COM
plete set of The Times Gibson pictures,
ten in a set, for . cents, either at The
Times Office. or mailed without additional
charge. The number of complete sets is
limited, so orders should be placed at
once.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Executive Session Police Commissioners

The police commissioners met behind
closed doors last evening and examined
Policeman Roberts and ex-Policeman
William Hayhew. The examination OF
these witnesses was similar to that OF
other witnesses. and disclosed nothing
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Parents Give Testimony.
Explains Alleged Discourtesy.

Miss DAILY explained that her alleged
discourtesy had been but 10 maintain
her own self-respect when she refused to
listen 70 threats in the presence Of spec
tators who were not concerned IN the
discussion.
Mrs. Nettfe Ernst. Director 4. J.
Chamberlin, A l. Gardner, Miss Mary
Plant, Philip Klupfel, Mr. Schoeheld.
Charles Ernst. Mrs. Annie Cox Larner,
Noble D. Larner. Miss Warren and 9TH
ers were heard last night.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Lieutenant of Police III.

Lieut. James Smith Is sick ar his home
During his absence Policeman Gill is
acting lieutenant Of pOlice
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Anxiety Regarding Your Household

Effects may be avoided by storing same
In hreproof warehouses OF Union Trust
CO. Reasonable rates Offlce. I4If F
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
NEEDHAM SOCIETY WON
LAW SCHOOL DEBATE

The debate upon the question. Re
solved. That the immigration OF labor
ing classes into the United States be
further restricted by law" last night
between the Needharu and the Colum-
bian societies of the George Washington
law department. was awarded to the
former. who sustained the affirmative.
Speakers for the winning team were
Matthew w. Patterson, James T. Pat
terson. Ivan W. Phillips. and Arthur
G. Baker. Those for the Columbian So
ciety were Clarence A. Miller. Allen II.
Hughey. Milo 3. GOodall, and Leroy A.
MCGEE.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Youngest Mayor Re-elected

At Glen Echo. John A Garrett. long
having the distinction of being the
youngest mayor in the United States
was reelected. George w. O'Brien and
z. Bruce Aldrich We're elected council
men.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
Funeral of Mrs. Makelay.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Virginia
Lee Makeley. will take place this after
The Washington times., 1906-05-08
NPLA|NTS HEARD
AGAINST MISS DAILY
Mckinley School Teacher
Makes Defense.
EXECUTIVE SESSION oFBoARD
Miss Daily CrOss-Exsmines Witnesses
and Retains Composure Throughout
the Trying Ordeal Of Evening.

The first session Of the Industrial
Committee Of the Board OF Education
induiring into the charges Of several
parents against the administration OF
the head teacher Of English. Miss Ida
VI. DAILY. was held IN the Franklin
School, last night when more than ten
parents and persons interested IN the
Investigation were given an opportunity
70 voice their grievances. The meeting
was held behind closed doors.
Parents Give Testimony.
The charges against Noble D. Larner.
as well as those against Charles Ernst
were investigated fully by the board
last night. Parents OF both boys were
present and enlarged upon the letters
which they had submitted 70 the board
wednesday night. giving the reasons
Tor wanting the administration Of the
teacher investigated.
In spite or the serious charges that
were being presented 10 the board. Miss
DAILY. who was present, was composed
throughout the ordeal When given an
opportunity. she questioned the com
pieinanIs regarding some OF the state
ments made by them 20 the board. She
denied that she had ever expressed any
doubt as 20 Mrs Larner's signature 10
a letter offered by young Larner to his
teacher.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08

V. Baldwin JOhnson's Coal, Oh 9th st.
Best Georges Creek Coal. s425 pe- ton.
The Washington times., 1906-05-08

Druggists Sell C. g. S. Velvet Kind,
pure cream lee Cream. Druggists.