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The Washington times., 1906-08-18
MEN ARE TOO SLY,
CUPID'S PICNIC FAILS
VIII Try 1t Again With a
Magistrate Ready for
Business.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Aug. 18-The first
pcinlc given by the Matrimonial Club
at Maple Grove. was q failure because
there we're too many women ana not
enough men.
The most brilliant galaxy OF beauty
that has been seen at a st. Louis picnic
in months was assembled early In the az
ternoon and remained until late But.
alack and alas! there were about I'VE
maids 10 every swain. The representa-
tives Of the sterner sex were too much
outnumbered and were obliged 90 divide
their attention so much that nothing
definite was accomplished.
However, the women who are pushing
this new agency for the want 70 be wed
are far from discouraged, and say that
when the men learn that the girls are
going 10 be there they Will come also IN
force.
A justice OF the peace will be on the
grounds next Saturday. and It is hoped
70 have at least one wedding ceremony.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18

did not recognize her in her husbands
clothes.
He told me that she was Mr.
James Roosevelt, Of Washington" sadI
Mrs. Jones. "aud q son Of United States
Senator Roosevelt. HE. came 10 see me
about buying my cottage. and upon his
invitation we went TO the beach. I con-
slider our arrest an outrage."I
When AIRS. Jones was convinced that
her loving companion was really her
friend. Mrs. Evangelisto. and that she
had been grossly deceived. she said. Il
have not the slightest idea what object
Mrs. Evaugelisto had in dressing up as
man and going out with me except
20 injure me with my neighbors. I new
er met nicer gentleman than Mr.
HooseFelt seemed to be, and I never
would have believed rnar he was a
she had she not so acknowledged "
Upon Netel EvaugeIlsJo's promise 10
send his wife 10 q sauitarium she was
released, together with the elderly on
ject OF "his' affections.
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JAMES |. TONER
LEFT TWO WILLS

An unusual condition OF AFFAIRS was
developed yesterday by the offer Tor
probate Of the viii of the late James l.
Toner. a former resident Of Washington,
who died in VVestmoreland county, Pa,
January g. 1888
according 10 the petition which was
presented in the local courts by Attor-
neys Bradley, Reynolds. and Bradley
representing Pennsylvania and Cali
fornia heirs of the testatOr. Mr.. Toner
left two Wills. one of which bears date
August /. 1896. and another. executed
August 81. lS9S. The latter viii was ad-
mitted TO probate in Pennsylvania four
DAYS after the death OF Mr.. Toner. The
former. however. which was in the pos
session OF Judge Martin F. Morris. Dis
trict Court of Appeals, retired. was
offered for probate in this jurisdiction
January g. 1900. six years after the
death of the testatOr.
1t was not until II became necessary
% sell certain real estate I'm the Dis
trict. left by Mr. Toner. that the Penn
sylvania heirs discovered the unique
Condition of affairs.
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clpally or the leaders and incl
dentally Of the humber members.
So, having been restrained by
Congress, the labor leaders now
propose to go into politics and elect
labor trust members TO rule the bal
ance Of US.
Such massing OF class or trust
power in the hands OF a few men is
exceedingly dangerous for the safe
ty Of the common people
There is but one safe procedure.
Elect men who do not represent any
trust but stand steadfast for. the
citizens, the 100 per cent, the whole
people and not, the few trust mem
bers who seek to feed off the many.
What could be expected Of a labor
trust city council. Legislature or
Congress but TO enact strict labor
Iust laws.
We need antitrust representatives
in this country to protect the peo-
pie at large.
Don't fail to question your candi-
dates.
do you stand for the trusts,
either of labor or capital or will
you represent the best interests of
the people"
- Don't permit any cowardly ex-
cuses but demand to know.
This is a trust burdened age, but
the peoples prosecuting officers are
trying TO protect the people and
will no doubt soon turn their atten-
ton to prosecution of the labor
trust leaders for their many con-
spiracies and overt acts against the
citizens
Think over this trust question and
"let the little Light of Reason
burn" Give the public a clear an
alysis of facts and they will do the
rest c. W. POST.
n. B. This announcement is paid
for by the maker Of Postum and
Grape-Nuts from money still left to
him after about years of boycott
OF the labor unions In their attempt
TO ruin the business.
It is an offering to the cause of
human liberty and the rights of the
common man. He offers an honest
sympathy to every workman, both in
and out Of the union. MANY an hon
Orable mechanic is held like a slave
and forced to do what his inherent
manhood rebels at.
Let every man stuTdily defend his
own personal liberty and vote and
act against coercion and tyranny OF
any trust. including the widespread
labor trust.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Young Woman Poses AS
"Admirer" of Her Aged
Widowed Friend.

DENVER. Aug. 18-While at Manhat-
tan Beach. a local summer resort here,
Mrs. Catherine Jones. a widow, seven
ty-two years old, and her youthful ad-
mirer. Mrs. Grace EvangelistO, twenty
four year old. wife of Vetel Evangelisto.
who was incorporating IN her husband g
clothes. We're arrested
When taken TO the police station Mrs.
Evangelisto insisted that she was a
man. and admitted that she was in
reality a woman only when Police Cap
tain Lee asked her where she got her
clothes. Although Mrs. Jones has
known Mrs. EvangelistO for years. she
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
ALLEE MADE INSPECTOR
At PRINTING OFFICE
Has Risen From $500 70 $500
Grade in Twelve
Months.

Presley Alice, OF the Government
Printing once, who has been doing
clerical work in the Office Of the fore
man Of printing. has been promoted
and transferred 20 the inspection diyi-
sion. He is at present detailed to as
sist IN taking the Office census. The
new position carries with 80 an increase
tn salary from Sl.213 to 81 500 per year.
Mr Alice IS said 20 hold the Office
record for rapid advancement, rising
from the 500 grade 10 his present salary
OF g so within twelve months he Is
a brother Of Senator Alice Of Delaware.
The Public Printer has also promoted
from Watchmau at &Z25 per day TO
$3.50 per day, J. ". Cameron and Harry
G. McCamer0n. These employees viii
perform the same duties as heretofore.
the only change being in the title OF
their positions
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
POKER CHIPS SOUVENIRS
OF BIG GAMBLING RAID

WOODBURY.. n. J.. Aug. 1s.-severaI
dispatches and telephone messages were
sent To Philadelphia friends and the rest
OF the poolToom crowd, whose place near
Paulsboro had been raided. secured bail,
and were released from jail, where they
spent the night after being gathered in
al the old Germania Park Hotel. recent
~ opened as a gambling place. None OF
the men would talk upon leaving. Hun
dreds OF poker chips were passing
around here as souvenirs of the raid and
attending excitement In this city. when
seven wagonlOads of men and gambling
paraphernalia were brought 10 jail
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
JURY GIVES VERDICT
AGAINST THE RAILROAD

HYATTsvILLE. Nd. Aug. ls-The
verdict OF the coroner's jury, held at
RiverdaIe. places the blame for the
death OF Lawson Lewis, killed on the
tracks Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. The train crew was eX1neTated
and the company ls declared respou-
sibla on the ground that sufficient safe
guards iu the matter OF gates and bells
were not placed AT the crossing.
The Rivegdale Park Company has been
trying 20 secure a WatChman for this
crossing ever since two deaths occurred
there about year ago Joseph A. Blum
don conferred with 3. +. Chinn, father
in-Iaw OF Lewis. yesterday, and Mr.
Chiun agreed 10 come 10 no agreement
except through the Park COLlpauy's at
toruey. Mr. Blundon lntimac IS that he
will institute q suit for damages.
The campaign for bells ana gates viii
probably be continued through the Rlv-
crdale Citizens Association
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CHILD ELOPERS
BROUGHT HOME
Found in New York by Girls
Father by Newspaper
Advertisement.
FORGIVEN AT THE OLD HOME
Had Had Rough Experience in the City
and Could Earn Nothing to
Procure Supplies.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Aug. Is.-Back
from New York after four weeks ter
rible experience with a cold, unfeeling
world. Charles Bell and Helen Denny
boy and girl elopers. are at the girls
home. 2l24 Market street. They returned
with her father. John Denny. proprietor
of an eating house. who went TO New
York last Friday TO search for them
The eIopers were found by means OF
q newspaper advertisement. Nhen
Denny went 10 New York he put per
soual in a paper telling Helen that she
was forgiven. and asking her TO come
TO him at the Astor House.
The girl conquered her pride and went
to her father but she was loyal to her
sweetheart too.
You must forgive Charles, or I could
never be happy And I don't want to
leave him." said Helen.
Had No Resentment.
The father was so glad TO see his
daughter again that ne would have
beer. ready TO forgive anything; and as
he held no resentment against the
youth, anyway. he said he would be
glad TO bring both back TO his home
and take care Of them.
There was an affecting scene when
Helen met her mother. who has been
distracted and III with fear for the girls
safety. Charles mother was sent for,
and there was a sort of family reunion.
in the course Of which the young pair
told Of some of their trying experiences
I'm their four weeks battle with the
world
Charles had only 81 when he wen$
away. and the girl had s. or A- At
first they went 10 a cheap boarding house
until Charles could find work, which
ne was sure would be very soon, and
the path to fortune seemed bright. Day
after dav passed, and the little hoard
OF money dwindled. but no work was
found Then they moved 10 a lodging
house. paying only for room and inn
proylsing meals as best they could.
Two Days Without Food.
Helen said that once they went two
days without anything 20 eat,
When matters came 10 the very worst
she wrote TO her mother and her father
Immediately went TO find her.
In the meantime, Charles found odd
Jobs. which brought him in a few cents,
but not nearly enough 10 support him
self and his Child-wife.
Helen also tried 10 find work, but
was unsuccessful
Charles remained at the Denny home
last night, and did not go to his
mothers home. AT 2J23 SAMSON street.
His stepfather. w. j. ShanlOn, said the
youth wouldn't be welcome there by
him though his mother might bring
him home il She saw mt. Mrs. Shanlon
was OyeriOyed TO see her son. and was
as ready TO forgive him as the girls
paTeuLs-
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
BULLETIN OF ORDERS
IN CUTTER SERVICE

The following Revenue Cutter Service
orders have been issued:
Chief Engineer Z. P. Weber. leave
extended ten days.
Capt c. II. Mcclellan. granted thirty
days leave to commence the 18th in
stant.
First Lieut.. S. NJ. Landrey, leave ex-
tended fifteen days.
Chief Engineer G. a. McAlIister. grant
ed ten days leave % commence 18th
instant
Capt d. F. Tozier. granted ten days
leave.
Chief Engineer J. H. ChaIker. granted
thirty days leave. to commence Sep
tember g.
Chief Engineer II. L. Boyd granted
fifteen days leave. commenced nth in
slant
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CHICAGO BANKS PROTEST
AGAINST INCREASED TAX

CHICAGO. Aug. 1S.-L0caI banks pro-
testing against any increase in their as
sessmeuts for taxation raise the point
that they are compelled 70 make fun
statements Of condition, and for busi-
ness reasons have 10 put themselves in
the best light before the public, and that
IN this way they pay quarter OF the
taxes levied in the county.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
New YORK Evening nral sav..

Novels OF this kind have usually A.
tempted the solution of psychological puzzles.
az me linking OF the spirit world with this
Alr. Quick IS deliberately and most fsHcitousIv
amusing The story's strong merit
lies in its realism. Il is absolutely true q
the facts Of the average Americans daily
ife' everything that happens is the natural
outcome Of what has gone before
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
KRAUSE, OF WILMINGTON,
IS ELECTED BY EAGLES

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Aug. I8-The
teuers Of the FrateruaI Order of EagIeg
at their convention announced this
morning that the baIloting has resulted
IN the election Of Edward Krause. of
Wilmington, Del, for grand worthy
president, over Henry Davis. of CIeve-
land. present holder Of that office.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
CAMP MEETING AT FALLS CHURCH

FALLS CHURCH. Va, Aug 1s.-Ar-
engagements have been made for con
Quoting camp meeting in Crossman's
Grove. Falls Church
AS the camp grounds are accessible 20
Washington and neighboring places both
by electric ear line and the Southern
pated.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
OUTING
At CHESAPEAKE BEACH

Nearly every teIeErapher IN Washing.
ten went 20 Chesa peaSe Beach yester-
day 20 attend the annual outing or the
knights Cf the Key. Fully 2.e00 persons
went 10 the popular resort during the
afternoon and evening. including the
operators and their friends from both
the telegraph companies. press assOCia.
lions, ard brokerage firms.
The afternoon was given over 20 ath-
leUc sports and bathing and IN the
evening dancing and the other amuse.
ments occupied the boards.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
New york Globe says.

THE author writes IN high good humor.
concerned more with 5isv numors and blum
ders q a double identity than with tbs
tragedy Of the dual man found in Steven
sons story The pages bristle with evidence
that Mr.. Ouiek's imagination has the open
shop and no time limit"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Philadelphia Record says:

.. Double Trouble is designed as a rnirth
vehicle as well as a love coach. and its many
humorous features viii keep the reader awake
TO the very last line. There are too few
healthy-toned novels Ike Double Trouble.
and Mr.. quick has achieved a notable lit
erary success IA this work
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
INCREASE SENATOR CLARKS
ASSESSMENT SA00O,OOO

BUTTE. Mon, Aug. 1s.-The board of
equalization has assessed W. A Clark
at S1.000.000 on his stock IN The San Pedro
railroad and S244o00O on his United
Verde mine, and raised his bank assess
ment S649 00o making an increase of
nearly 81 O.O00.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
METAL CEILING CONTRACT
GIVEN RUDOLPH & WEST

Contract for repairs TO the metal cell
lngs in two rooms in the Western High
School has been let TO Rudolph q West
by the Commissioners. Work viii be-
gin at the school within the next ten
days.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
New york word saws:

This romance OF dual personality is
very cleTerly told in Ught-comedy vein.
though there are points where Il .verEes to-
ward tragedy. Well done for Author
Quick"'
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Philadelphia Inquirer saws:

Full OF interesting adventures. ell told
with good spirit; and the love portion is sure
10 be highly entertaining 70 readers. Here
is an original novel in most respects. and Il
Is a captivating one"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
New York Times saws:

Double Trouble is an extremely clever
and interesting working out of things likely
% happen 10 a man whose subliminaf self
eels control Of him for a season. II is q
1apilA story OF strange happenings most
conFincingly tolS. and the authors presenta-
tion and solution OF them are sl.fHcfeBrIy
powerful 10 hold ones absorbed attention
from first 10 last"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Philadelphia ITEM saws:

Double Trouble IS howIingIy funny. and
the action gallops along In dizzy style. the
interest never wavering for one instant.
bOuntifuI feast OF amusement"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
SEA GIRT TEAMS
SELECTED TODAY
Final Competition for Rifle
Teams Being Held This
Afternoon.

The competitive rife shooting on the
District National Guard rife range this
afternoon viii determine the company
teams which win represent the local
marksmen at the national shoot at Sea
Girt. on Monday. August o.
With the exception Of Company I, Il
is impossible to conjecture who win be
the lucky ones TO be sent as representa-
tives OF their respective organizations.
Because Of the acknowledged efficiency
in Workmanship OF Captain Summers,
Sergeant GroOme and Private Morris
Appleby, these men viii not shoot this
afternoon. and with three others whom
Captain Summers will select from l
comDanv will compose one of the teams.
As this Is the first year in which the
District Guard has been in a position
10 send a large number Of men 10 New
Jersey the result Of this afternoons
matches arc awaited with much in
terest.
The Washington men viii not leave
until next Saturday evening. and Will
arrive in Sea Girt about o'clock the
next morning. thus giving the boys
full days rest before the shooting be
gins. AL Of next week those who nave
been chosen win be out on the range
above Congress Heights. putting the fin
ishing touches on their work.
The most important match of the meet
ing will be the Dryden National Tro-
ply, on Saturday, September /. and the
second in Importance is the National IN
dividual Match. the date of which has
not yet been settled.
In order to increase to an even great
er extent the interest IN rife shooting
here. Cap. Emil C. Sehafer, quartermas-
ter. Second Regiment and Capt. Robert
Cook. quartermaster. First Regiment.
have each offered q prize of S25 to the
company of their respective regiments
qualifying the greatest number of
marksmen during the target season end
ing October 81
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
The Dial says

We can assure the reader q this tale
much satisfaction The complications are ex-
Uemely amusing and keep the readers in-
teFest alert 10 the end. The story has
crisp and animated style that adds greatly
20 the charm. As for the quotations from
imaginary DOems. that preface the Chapter
they are. II anything, more dlabolicaIly in
geni0us than tho prose narrative"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
NEVER ON THE FENCE.

The report that Mr.. Bryan took fenC-
ing lessons IN Paris must be an error
Kansas City star
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
st. Louis GloBe-Der,.ee=at saws:

''WiI ht into the requirements OF a great
variety Of readers IN a great variety OF
moods"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Brooklyn Times says:

From comedy to farce the situations range
The pseudo-seTious fashion in which the
whole story is told quite apart from the
humOr OF the situations themselves. makes
the book a delight"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Don't Miss
e Double
Trouble

the fascinating story Of the
man who led two lives as a re-
suit of his subliminal self get
ting control Of his normal self,
which begins in tomorrow's
Times. It is the best story Of
a dual personality ever told in
light vein, and makes a de-
lightful contrast to the trag-
edy Of dual man told by
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Pittsburg Post says:

Alert with the hustle and nerve OF the life
that is not simple. but rather-exhilaratlng
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Buffalo News says:

This altogether delightful and divertins
novel is a fiat contradiction OF the saying
that there IS nothing new under the SUM-
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Brooklyn Eagle SAYS:

one OF the books that help 70 Hghten the
dusty ways OF the world-clever, amusing
and sufficiently unlike anything else 20 rnaks
Il worth while"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Ptttsburg Times says:

Double Trouble Is a novel that sends
the blood bounding through ones veins Az
eEhiIaratlng speed"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Portland oregOnian says.

Has a sparkle ike the efervescencs OF
champagne. ana the most original plot Of
the season.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Robert Louis Stevenson
In His
Dr.. Jekylland Mt. Hyde

Through it all runs a love
story Of bewitchi.-g tender
ness. Here are a few opinions
Of this new story by Herbert
Quick that have appeared in
the press:
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
BANK
CRASH CAUSED
BY FORGERIES
DepoSltOrS Assured They
viii Be Paid Every
Dollar.

CHELSEA. Mass. Aug. 18-Forgerles.
II IS now said. are responsible for the
crash OF the First National Bank Of
Chelsea. It is also stated that the ex-
animation stliI being conducted by
Bank Examiner Ever and Director
Thomas Martin viii determine the
genuineness OF certain notes At the
same time all discoveries by these two
men are secret and the actual cause Of
the banks failure is more OF a mystery
than ever.
Forgeries Exceed Capitalization.
Mr.. Ever Is now acting secretary Of
the defunct bank. Neither no nor Mr.
Martin viii admit or deny the report
tlat the names upon commercial paper
upon which the bank loaned sums ag-
gFegating more than the amount OF its
however, declares that the examination
into the genuineuess Of certain notes
was begun about five weeks ago and
that he started the investigation He
further declares that every depOsftor
viii receive dollar for dollar and that
there will not be an assessment upon
the stockholders. The bank has loans
10 the amount Of SLICES gJ0 and IL is un-
darstood that most Of this sum is well
secured.
Tho exact amount Of the money on
deposit IS not known, but II Is now be-
NCVed 10 be about SI01 000 II will be
given In exact figures in a few days.
when the books have been gone over.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
PhiIadsiphia North American saws.

An up-to-cate c0medy-nGveI OF manners In
which strange surprises are encountered as
every turn"
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Banks Offer Assistance.

The fears Of the depoaltors were some
what allayed yesterday during the rush
70 the bank when e became known that
the Winnissimmet National Bank OF
Chelsea had offered to advance TO de-
positors who are not stockholders. 80 per
cent OF the amount they hac IN the de-
funCt bank This Ofte- was taken a6-
vantage or By many The SkaWnIut
National Bank OF Boston has also Ofer-
ed 20 help the Chelsea Institution and
has advanced a large sum.
President Sylvester y. Hiakly, Of the
defunct bank. is on his death bed. He
does not know what has happened, and
is being kept iu ignorance OF IL. II is
expected that he may die any minute.
The Washington times., 1906-08-18

The author knows i:s5 and knows how 70
depict IT."
The Washington times., 1906-08-18

Chicago Journal SAYS:
Anything but troubIous. .
The Washington times., 1906-08-18
Chicago Evening Post says:
Boston Journal says:

a weird oonception-uproariousiy funny.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-03

CURRENT. LITERATURE RAPID
eRoWER.-For the student of current
affairs who wants to keep track OF the
drift of events and needs aid in digest
ing the news of the month, the work that
is done in the office Of Current Literature
Is well-nigh invaluable. That such stu
dents appreciate the work done In that
office is seen in the fact that within the
past few months the circulation of Cur
rent Literature has more than quad
rupled Mr.. Wheeler, the ed1tor' says
that Of course the magazine Will pc un-
able to keep up such a pace, tho ne ex-
poets to see it double its present crcula-
ton in a very short time. - .-I -
The main object of the publishers OF
Current Literature is to give complete
review in small space. and yet make II
comprehensive enough so that nothing OF
real value will be omitted. AS a genera
rule the editor SHES at special articles, III
this respect differing from the editors
of other reviews. However, If gooC
special article comes along, and ne mas
II fits the need Of the day or the hour
he does not refuse it because or the gen
eral policy of the magazine. 3
MIR. Wheeler, himself impresses one as
a man who can keep several irons IN thf
fire at once and not let any of them ge
either too hot or too coId;;- in other words
he is able to watch the news Of the da.
from various sources and: sift out OF /
| all that which the studious reader will
want most to know. There is wide
awake, alert atmosphere about the Cur
rent Literature office that one would ex
pect after reading the magazine. Unde
| it's new management Current Literatur
is taking a prominent. place among tn
reviews of the nation, and seems destine'
! to exert an increasing influence as
source of light on current events.