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The Washington times., 1906-10-21
SoOtlieosf aSllingtOli.

National Capital Council. No. Az, Ma
tional Union. held a progressive euchre
at 3l6 Pennsylvania avenue southeast
last week. The AFFAIR was we'll attended
and handsome prizes were awarded to
the winners. Refreshments were served.
The following received prizes; Mrs a.
J. Harris, Mrs. L. F. Palmer, Mrs.
Marvin. Mrs. j. Borland. y. f. Kicker,
A. J. Harris, j. f. BOTland, and j.
IJusbV
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
EXPANSION OF THE NAVY.

The assembling of a feet of warships
representing an outlay for construction
armor, and armament OF $ll4DtuJO'
ought certainly 20 be impressive SO.
too, should the statement that this couh-
try now has a navy second 10 but one
that of England-in effectiveness. W me
the French have a larger tonnage, they
have nothing 10 equal the fleet massed
today. But this argument has a recon-
If our navy is already second IN eI-
fectfveness and we have nothing 10 fear
from the leader, is not that an arsu-
mpnt AGAINST further expansion as un-
recessary2 Especially when France ana
England are both curtailing their naval
programs. .-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Merry Hay Ride.

A merry party of young people were
the guests Of Miss Stuart, Of Capitol
Hin, on a hay ride 20 Alexandria
Wednesday. The following composed
the party:
The Misses Weller, Strong, Barber,
Stone, Davidson, Mrs. Strong and
Messrs. Johns, Carter, Browne. Knox,
Burt, Grant and Weller.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Ready's Valued Horse.

Mounted Policeman Mike" Ready. Of
the AnacOStia station. is the owner OF
enc OF the finest horses in the depart
ment. The animal in named Prince
Henry "the famous Prince Henry"
Ready viii tell you. and he seems to
know that he has royal name, for he
holds his head without a check rein,
and no horse has ever passed him on
on the road
Ready is on the Good Hope hill beat,
which runs in several places through
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Washingtonians Entertained.

Miss ApDiebT entertained the Wash
inEtonians at her home Monday even
ing. Games We're played during the
evening and a musical program was rem
deTed. Refreshments were served. The
following members were present: Misses
Sadie Breslin. Marion Giddings, Edith
Appleby. Anna Harmon. Katie Slater.
Charles J. Pitt, r T. Bricker, Leroy
Wiuett, G. y. Phelps. George +. r.
Chase, and Harold Helbig.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
The Rev. Bliss Improved.

1t is reported that the condition of
the Rev. Emerson W. Bliss, formerly
pastor OF the Anacostia Baptist church.
and one of the chaplains connected
with the Government Hospital for the
Insane, has improved. Mr.. Bliss is con-
templating a trip to Belmar, n. J.,
where he hopes to recupeTate.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
To Give Dance Series.

The Renroc Club. of Capitol Hill, has
mailed invitations to it's first dance of
the season, TO be given at the Arling-
ton Hotel, Friday evening. October D.
The club gave a series of seven dances
last winter, four at the Dewey Hotel
and three at the Arlington. This wears
series will number seven or eight
dances, all of which VII be given at the
Arlington.
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Granted Leave of Absence.

Leave Of absence Of several days has
been granted to Lieut.. W. T. Anderson.
The lieutenant left Saturday night for
Bluemont, Va. 10 visit his daughter,
Mrs. Ida Hodgson.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Reception for Casualty Hospital.

The womans board of managers for
the Eastern Dispensary and Casualty
Hospital held n reception last Wednes-
day from 10 TO 8. the occasion being do
nation day. a number of donations of
cash and useful articles were received.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Bridge Club Entertained.

The Tuesday Morning Bridge Club
was entertained by Miss Jenkins at her
home on Capitol Hin. The following
guests We're present: The Mis- es Hutch
inson. Parker. Aston. Johns. Barber.
Burt. Stewart, Davidson, Ludlow
Stone. and Grant
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Special Sunday Sermons.

A series of special Sunday sermons
has been inaugurated by the Rev.
George NJ. Cummings at the Garden
Memorial Presbyterian Church. The
topics OF the sermons will be based on
home relations.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

dense woods. Although au attempt is
made to light the road. II is very dark
IN some places, ana colored people in
that section often cause considerable
trouble.
1t takes surc-footed animal TO
travel this road on a dark night. and
Prince is one horse in a million Tor
the job" said Ready. 81 feel just
as safe on Princes back along this
road on a dark night as If / was In
the most brilliantly lighted part Of the
city.
Sometimes people want 10 buy Eim,
and come TO me and ask how much
cash III take Tor him. Eut Prince is
not the kind Of horse that money can
buy: that is. unless / sot my price,
and guess there isn't anyone wto
MnuId naN IL.
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NeNN1ngEOn

The Ladies' Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Societies and the Aid Society
OF St Paul's Methodist Episcopal
Church. met on Wednesday at the par
sonage. The Foreign Society was called
to order at il o'clock by the president,
Mrs George W. Ashworth. who conduct
ed the devotional exercises. After the
usual routine business Mrs. Jessie Engie.
OF Washington, who is prominent IN
missionary work in the Methodist
church. gave an interesting talk on
How to Interest Women IN Foreign
Missions" The Home Society held d
short business meeting, after which
luncheon was served BY Mrs. A l..
5pielman and Mrs. II. S. Ridgely- The
Aid Society meeting. following the
luncheon hour, was presided over by
Mrs. George Stokes. II was decided at
this meeting 10 hold the annual oyster
supper at the town hall December 4 and
g. Miss Nellie Harr was appointed in
charge Of the candy table. and Mrs VIII
liam Dulin, chairman OF the fancy table,
while Mrs. Arthur Hendricks and Mrs.
Frank Potts will have charge Of the
supper. under Mrs. Stokes as general
chairman.
The Aid Society has undertaken 20 re-
carpet the church. and viii send the
usual barrel Of jellies and preserves 10
Slbley Hospital, and send one also 10
the Deaconess Home in Washington
The care OF the parsonage comes under
the Aid Society. and some necessary re-
pairs to the heating plant will be done
Immediately. Mrs. George Snyder asked
COR assistance in Little Light-Bearers"
work among the children. Mrs. Warren
McIaine was appointed as assistant
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Police Chief at Convention.

Major Richard Sylvester, superintend-
ent of police, last week attended the
convention Of the Ohio State Associa-
ton of Police Chiefs at Youngstown,
Ohio. He addressed the meeting on the
finger-print method OF identification.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Theta Pi Dance.

The Theta Pi Society. of the Eastern
High School, has issued a small num-
Der OF invitations TO a dance 10 be given
at the home OF Miss Florence Leland.
100 Seventh street northeast.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Properties Change Hands.

A c. Hudson has purchased the house
at 21 Fillmore street, lately owned by
John Scrlvener, and is making improve
ments to the property
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Doings of Society Folk.

Mrs. Thomas L. Jones, OF 10 Thir-
teenth street southeast. has left the city
on trip to Terre Haute, Ind. where
she make months visit
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Louisa p. Bowman has had com
pleted the sale of her residence on
Chestnut street 10 Sergt c. A. Stevens,
o. the AnacostIa police force.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Milton p. Townsend has purchased the
premises at 555 Jefferson street. from
Mrs. Rebecca Maddox. and has moved
In his new home
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Following a prolonged stay in the
North. Miss Edith Warren has returned
10 her home on Capitol Hill
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Judge Kimball has as his guest at his
home, $40 North Carolina avenue south-
east. his daughter, Mrs. Edna r. Ferris,
OF Portland. ore.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

| IIrs- \ H Compton. who has been
visiting Mrs. W. II. Demaine in King
street. has returned TO her home IN
Prince William county.
Mrs. A. II. Thomson gave tea at
her home in King street in honor of her
guest. Mrs. Greer, Of Baltimore.
The Rev c. D. BuHa. who has been
spending some time in Winchester. has
returned.
c. L. Fulmer who has been visiting
in New York and Niagara Falls. has
returned.
Mrs. Banner T. Young. who has been
visiting In Philadelphia. has returned.
+. D. Byrne has bought from S. II.
Lunt, auctioneer for NJ. b. Harlow.
trustee, a house and lot on the north
side OF Wilkes street between Fairfax
and Lee streets, for $500,
Miss Charlotte Blackburn had as her
guest last week Miss Sue Jones. OF
Charlottesville.
Miss Janet Rowen. of this city. last
week paid visit 10 Miss Emma Cline
dinst. in Edinburg, Va.
Mrs. Z. T. McVeigh Is III at her home
in Queen street.
Miss Alice +. Conquhoun. who has
been spending the past three months az
the Paoenian Springs, has returned
home.
Miss Cora Duney, Of this city, was in
Lecsburg. the guest of the Misses Ham
merly last week.
Mrs. Milton Evans last week paid q
visit to Mrs. O.. Lippitt Renner. OF
CharlcstOwn, W. Va.
Mrs Elliott CabeH and children, who
have been visiting in Berryvillc. have
returned.
Miss Ruth Clements, daughter of
James 4, Clements, Of Alexandra
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
To Celebrate Anniversary.

George II. Thomas Post. G. a. r.. mas
made ARRANGEMENTS 90 hold big meet
ing in Northeast Temple, II street
northeast, November 1G. to celebrate the
fortieth anniversary Of the organization.
a program of entertainment is being
prepared and a number of speakers
have been engaged to deliver addresses.
The Ladies Relief Corps will take par,
IN entertaining
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

After long visit in the northern part
of Maryland, Mrs. w. A Russell of
Capitol Hill. has returned home.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mayor Eckhardt left on Wednesday
morning for Waynesboro, Pa, where
he attended the Synod Of the Lutheran
Church. Mr.. Eckhardt. as treasurer Of
the Synod, reported $4,000, as having
been received during the year. which.
is a greater sum by $500. than ever
reported before. This closes Mr.. Eek
hardt's seventh year as treasurer OF
the Synod.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Central office Detectives Flather. Har-
tigan, and BauT returned Thursday
from hshiLg trip at Dickinson, Nd.
Fishing. however, was not especially
good. but ali three Of the party man
aged 10 get hold of enough fish for
their meals
Il never tasted better food than they
gave us up there said Detective
FIather, and We had a nne time even
if the fish were not biting very lively"
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

B. f. Thomer. the noted halfback Of
the BrightwOod Athletic Club football
team, who received an injury last week
in the first game of the season, has rr-
covered far enough 10 be out again.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Marie Jett. Of Baltimore. is the
guest OF her sister. Mrs. Robert c.
WarfieId
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

John W Morris and her son. of WASH
ington; Mrs. Bierbower. OF Pennsylvan-
ia. and Mr. Don Huston.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Fireman Burnheart has been trans
ferred from Truck T 10 Fire Station
No. D
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

At the annual meeting of the congre-
cation Of Keller Memorial Presbyterian
Church. corner Ninth street and Mary
land avenue northeast. the following
officers were elected TO serve for the
ensuing year, Elder DR.. II. H. Settler;
deacOns, y. w Cummings and Adolph
BOwdler; members of church council. the
Rev. c. II. Butler l.. A. KaIbach. II.
Boesch. and George L. BeeIer The fol-
lowing were chosen ushers: w. J.
Weber, II. W. DAILY, Luther Boesch.
Raymond BOescn, w. w. DAILY. and r
Wines. Reports We're read by the treas
urer. II. BOesch. and by the superin-
tendent, II. II SeltZer.
Following the meeting refreshments
were served in the chapel by members
of the Ladies' Aid Society and a mu-
steal program was rendered by the Sun
day school orchestra under the dfrec-
lion of H II Weber
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

A merry gathering Of young people
was held ~ the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
LOnglaw, Of Lamont street, IN honor OF
the seventeenth birthday of their daugh-
ter. Mellian. Music and games were en-
j0yed until a later hour, when the cou-
pies were escorted into the dining room
by the hostess, where refreshments
were served. Those present were: The
Messrs. John LacEey, Mason Shooley,
Allen Williams, Wilson Clark, James
Flshburn. Albert Fritz. John Oldway,
James Geyser. George Rhymsen, Men
son T. AIbertsOn, Herndon. Tutor
Brighton. Aimed Gates. and Misses
Grace Townsend, Nell c. wills. Mabls
NARROW. Lillian Tompson, Helen Turn
buke. Margaret Mayer Julia Macken-
tausch, MAY Huntsman, Daisy Remson.
Addie Mclford Rose Veil. Edna Way
lay, Gertrude Mason and Mildred Hand.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Capt. T. T. Warren. OF Fire Truck F.
with his wife. viii return next week
from Arundel. Md. where they have
been spending ten days.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

William Armstrong is in Kensingtou
and will probably remain here for two
weeks. Mrs. Armstrong viii accompany
him on his return TO New York
The Washington times., 1906-10-21
Church Entertainment.

a musical entertainment that viii
probably attract a large number of
music lovers will be given October 26
at Eastern Presbyterian Church, cor
ner Sixth street and Maryland avenue
northeast The entertainment will be
in the form of a recital by Mrs. jenkins,
a well-known dramatic reader of Wash
ington. She viii be assisted by the
choir OF the church and by Miss Irene
OrndorE, soprano, under the direction
OF Mrs. Lucille r. Belts
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Ruth Clements. daughter of
James K, Clements, Of Alexandra
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

+ county. Will leave Paris. where she now
| is. for Rome - continue her study
I oF -
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs Moore and son Raymond. who
has been i'll in a hospital in Washing
ton, have returned to KeEsingJon. and
are with MI and Mrs. William DuliA
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Elliott CabeH and children. who
have been visiting in Berryvillc, have
returned.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Elizabeth Haney, of Pueblo,
Mexico. is on visit 20 her parents in
this town.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Asha Faison Williams. OF wal
lace, y. c., viii spend the winter here.
with her daughter Mrs. Goodwin ELS
worth, OF Girard street
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Leon Adler has as her guest her
aunt. Mrs. Oberdorfer. of Norfolk. Va.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Joseph johnson. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w A. Johnston. of Carroll place cell
ebrated his birthday by giving a party
TO twenty-siX Of his friends.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

G. G Bergman. a fireman with Truck
F. left Thursday morning for an ex-
tented visit at his mothers. in Virginia
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Nr and Mrs William Mal0y. OF
Rrightwood avenue. entertained Monday
evening in honor OF their son, William.
A large number of friends called. and
the evening was pleasantly passed in
music and other diversions
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Debby Meade has returned tC
KensingtOn from visit of several
weeks at Fort Monroe.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs Bucks mother. Mrs. Robinson,
who is speeding the winter months
here, and who was seriously i'll, is
much ImproVed.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. s. Annie Gardiner has had as
her guests during the past week, Mrs.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Milton Evans last week paid a
visit to Mrs. G. Lippitt Renner. Of
CharlcstOwn, ". Va.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

IIrs. \. H Compton. who has been
visiting Mrs. w. H Demaine in King
street. has returned TO her home IN
Prince William county.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Benton c. Ray and family are max
ing preparations 10 Occupy their new
home on the Burr estate. near Coles
Vile, this county. Mr.. Ray has lived in
Texas for the past ten years.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Lillian Doherty. of Washington.
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James B C0uik-
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Gordon Chance. son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Merritt .. Chance. OF Lincoln Place.
invited number Of his little friends To
spend the afternoon OF his eleventh
birthday anniversary. The guests were
Ruth and Frances Bronson, Elizabeth
PAUL, Beatrice Chamberlain. Ellen
Chapir. Margaret and katherine Chap
man. Laura Filler, Mary and Esther
Tyner. Harry Chamberlain, Edward
PuSh, Hosmer and Teddy Hartshorn.
Arthur and Eddy Chaplin. and Elliott
Adams.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

A party OF ghosts" surprised Miss
Katherine Hermann in honor Of ner
sixteenth birthday The guests We're
Miss Alice Terrell, Elsie Cunningham
and Dorothy Clum, OF Kensington;
Misses Bessie and Mildred TegeIer and
Hei=n Sewers. of Washington. and
James and William Townsend, EIden
Hartshorn. Howard and Alan King, OF
Kensington, and Bert and VIII Prau
of Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. julia a. DuIey. widow OF VIII
liam L. Duley, died on Wednesday
morning last at her home near Travi-
lah, aged seventy-nine years. Her death
was due 10 heart failure. She leaves
three sons.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

These guests, with the addition of Mr.
and Mrs. W. D Thomas Miss Clara
Harrison, and Lansdale Souder, OF
Kensington. and Miss Katie Herbert Of
Leesburg. Va. enjoyed chestnut hunt
in the woods.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Cora puffey, Of this city, was in
Lecsburg. the guest of the Misses Ham
merly last week.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. Mary Constant and her mother,
Mrs. Anderson, removed 10 Washington
on Wednesday, where they viii spend
the winter months. The Misses Shaf0T
viii probably spend a month with their
grandmother and Gunt before going 10
Ohio.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Leslie Hardlsty entertained a few Of
his friends on Tuesday evening at his
home on Washington street
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mrs. George William Ramsay, who
has been visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Clement Z. Conger. in Harrisonburg,
has returned home.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Amy ECkhaT11 mas as her guests,
Misses May and CaTme-iIa Callahan, II
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

The reception and social given under
the auspices Of the Church Aid Society
Of Warner Memorial Church on Wednes-
day was a success in spite OF the dis
agreeable weather. The program con-
sisted Of selections by the Kensington
Orchestra. vocal solos by Harry c. Arm
strong, and flute solos by Mr.. Field
Refreshments were provided by a com
mittee consisting of Mrs. 3. II. Warner,
Mrs Harry G. Armstrong, and Miss
Gayley. and served by the young ladies
OF the church. The program was ar
ranged by Mrs. J. Brett Bronson.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Dr. and Mrs. Charles II. Pepper. or
Watervine, Ne, are spending the IA;
and winter with their daughter. Mrs.
Ernest Varney. Of North Chevy Chase.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

At S. Paurs Methodist Episcopal
Church today The subject for the morn
ing sermon Will be The Church a
Place Of Safety and Praise" Al night
the pastor. the Rev. A. L. Spielman. will
preach on "LAttle Sins"
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Young. OF North Chevy
Chase, have as their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Young. Of New York.
Miss Ethel Shafer is spending a cou-
Dle OF weeks In virginia
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Alice +. Conquhoun. who has
been spending the past three months az
the Paoenian Springs, has returned
home.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

There have been some changes lately
I'm town officer. Newman c. Little.
who has served some years most salts
factorily as town clerk and treasurer,
has resigned. and F. c. Bruington has
accepted the appointment as his sue
cessor. Charles Petit has been ap-
nointeG
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Clara Harrison, of Connecticut
avenue, entertained party OF friends
from Baltimore during the past week.
The party was chaperOned by Mrs.
Una Baer. Eleanor Walker May Rein
ika. and Gavet Baldwin and George
Donaldson, of Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1906-10-21

Miss Lavinla Dawson entertained a
| few friends at a card party on Wednes-
4 day evening at the home of Mrs. Peter.
| her grandmother, this place
The Washington times., 1906-12-29
DIVIDEND
PAYABLE FEB. |
Southern Public Service Cor
poratiOn Reportedin Pros
porous Condition.

The board Of directors 0f the Southern
Public Service Corporation mas declared
a dividend Of 2lz per cent on the capit1l
stock OF the corporation. payable Feb
ruarv / 1901. books 20 be closed Ior he
transfer of stock January 3. This is
the initial dividend Of the corporation,
but the present prospects Of the com
panv warrant the belief that a dividend
as large OF larger viii be declared each
six months hereafter. The corporation
has been organized less than three
years. but now owns and operates the
Morganton WaterwOTks Company, the
oxford Water and Electric Company,
the Oxford Ice Company. the Graham
Water and Electric Company. and the
Graham Ice Company
All Of these companies are located la
tho towns from which they arc named,
town is a county seat. and is sharing
in the great general prosperity OF the
South aud making rapid strides in the
growth Of neW industries and pOpula-
tiOn.
The officers OF the Southern Public
Service Corporation are jackson VI.
RaIsIOn. president. John B. Sleman, 5rr
treasurer. Harry =. NcWcUmb. secre-
tarv. Charles r. \esbit vice president
These officers. together with MessTs.
Henry A Pressey. Frederick /. Siddons
and Harry ". Davis constitute the
board of directors Tho stock is held al
most entirely By Washington men, there
being forty-fOur stockholders.
The Washington times., 1906-12-29
JACKSON'S SALARY
POINT IN DISPUTE
jamestown Committee to
Hear Claims of Negro De-
VelOpment Company.

At a meeting Of the jamestown Ex-
position commission in the once OF As
sistant Secretary of the Treasury Ed
wards Thursday afternoon there viii be
:urther consideration OF the plans the
Negro Development Company OF Amer
ica is making for an exhibit at James
town showing the progress OF the col
Ored people.
Giles B. Jackson, or Richmond. direc-
tor general of the proposed exhibit. Will
be before the commission TO give a
detailed account Of expenditures by the
company. At the last meeting of the
commission, that body began probing
into the alleged heavy expenditures BY
this company. Jackson himself has put
in claims for $4,000, IN salary covering
two years before the Congress allowed
the 10000 apprO Driation for the Negro
Development Company The commits
sion has refused 10 allow this and also
other vouchers covering with Jackson =
salary claims. about $1,000.
Thursday. jackson IS expected
70 reply h the structures on his ad-
ministra tiCu OF affairs, lie maintains
that negro politicians in Washington.
who have been anxious 10 have a hand
la affairs ana get control OF some o.
the money, have been stirring up tTOu-
bic for him. He maintains. too. that
the amount ne claims for salary is 10
be used In paying debts he contracted
for the proposed exhibit