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The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Phelps Brown Arrives.

Phelps Brown has arrived in Wash
ington from Indianapolis and his fiancee.
Miss Catherine Cullom RidgeIy, dincd
at his home yesterday with his family.
Their wedding, which Is to take place
Thursday in the Church OF the Cow
enant, ts the most important social
event Of the week
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Dinner Party for Guest.

Mrs. II. h. Benhan, who has Mrs +.
Gray Williams, Of Winchester, Va. as
her house guest, entertained a small
CCmFany at dinner Saturday evening
Tor her aud for Mr. Williams, who came
down from Winchester for the week
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Portes IN Apartment.

Representative and Mrs. Peter A. Tor
ter Of Pennsylvania. who have been at
the Grafton while fitting UP their aparC.
ment in the Connecticut. have now taker
possession Tor the season
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
W. H. Whites Return.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Henry White
nave returned to Washington and open
ed their apartment in the Geneva after
a trip to the Luray Caves. Natural
Bridge, and Hot Springs.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Quinter-Miller.

Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Miss Eleanor Miller 20 Fred
erick w. Quinter, the ceremony taking
place Saturday afternoon, October ls, at
2:3o, in the home OF the brides parents.
1912 T street. After November Is Mr..
and Mrs. Quinter will be at home at 946
Z street
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
DOwager Duchess Leaves.

The Dowager Duchess of Manchester.
accompanied by Mrs. Ponsonby. who
have been spending some time in this
country, sailed for England Saturday.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Larz Anderson Returns,

Larz Anderson, who sailed the middle
OF August on the ST. Louis, arrived in
New York on the Amerika early last
week and has Joined Mrs. Anderson al
their BrOOkline home.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
US. and Mss moore HOme Again.

Mrs. Elizabeth Staufrer Moore and
Miss Irene Moore have just returned
from a trip around the world accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Heft. and are
guests at the Willard.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
GiIIespies En- Route Home.

Gen. and Mrs. George L Gillespie.
who have been travelling in Europe all
summer. arrived in New York Saturday
on the Lorraine. and are expected to
come TO Washington w-thin a few days
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
washingtonians Going Abroad.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Merrill and Mrs.
Montgomery Schuyler. jr., of Washing
ton, are among the passengers sailing
on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse OF
the North German Lloyd line, tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
WASHINGTON SOCIET Y
MINISTER HICKS
AND FAMILY SAIL
FOR CHILEAN CITY

John Hicks, United States minister TO
chile, who, with his family. has been
IN the United States since last May.
sailed from New York Saturday for
Santiago.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
]. V. CIcott Here.

Representative and Mrs. J. Van Vech-
ten Olcott have arrived in Washington
and until their new house, built by Mrs.
Barney on Sheridan Circle, is ready for
occupancy, viii remain at the Willard
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
win Be December Bride.

Mrs. Mary Doyle announces the en-
gagement Of her daughter, Cora, to r.
c. Bardell, OF the University of Chi
cago. The wedding will take place
December Is, in St. Thomas Church.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Miss Norman to Marry.

Mr. and Mrs Marcus Norman an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Bessie, to Jack Amolsky, Of Balti-
more. Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
7. H. Stevenses Take Apartment.

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Thomas H.
Stevens have taken an apartment IN
6tOneleigh Court for the season.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Informal Luncheon.

Arthur Hale entertained a small COM
pany informally at luncheon yesterday
at the Chevy Chase Club
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Visitors at Hot Springs.

Mrs. Richard WaIiach and Mrs. John
Merriam are making their usual autumn
visit TO Hot Springs
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
MIS-. Albert Key Back.

Mrs. Albert L. Key has returned to
Washington from Chattanooga. Tenn,
where she has been visiting Mrs d. NJ.
Key and family.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Mrs. and Miss EIkins Returning.

Mrs. Elkins and Miss Katherine
Elkins, who have been abroad all sum
meT, are expected 10 sail October 80 for
this country.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Mrs Carroll Returns.

Miss Kate Carroll who has been spend
ing several months in Washington. ha,
returned 10 her home at NIcksburg
Miss.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
H. E. Britains Arrive.

Mr.. and Mrs. H z. Britain. of Eng
land. have arrived in Washington, and
are stopping at the Willard.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Cards for Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Fonda have
issued cards for their silver wedding an
niversary Friday evening. October 25.
from until II O'Clock. in their nome.
1927 Irving street.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Mrs. Burton Harrison Coming Here.

Mrs. Burton Harrison, who is now in
Virginia, the guest of her son. Fairfax
Harrison, viii spend part of the season
in Washington
The Washington times., 1907-10-21

Mr. and Mrs William II Todd. OF
TimOnium. Nd, announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Miss LILLIAN
Eleanor Todd. to Edward Aiels
Schmidt, OF Loeb Raven. The we'd
ding viii take place the lass week IN
November, in the Catholic Church OF
the Immaculate. TOwson.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
LSSSsS!S.Ss -. 20 II.I Z 3

daily 4aunees- p cents evenings. Z5c and
DC Brilliant Display Of Faudeville's Best
CLAYTON WHITE-MARIE STUART co. In
CHERR1E,' Their Greatest Success, b..
George V. Hobart
me FaP4ous WINSOR McCAY (SiIas), Car
Ioonlst creator Of Dream OF the Rarebit
Elend," Little Memo" Etc
raul Conchas. Kaiser Wilhelm's German
Alhtafy Hercules Elizabeth NJ Murray
Fred Watson. and M0rrissey sisters. Bsnks-
Ereazeale Colonial Duo. Roberts seuaRe-
RE Actors. II You Had q Wife Like mis-
motion pictures
NEXT WEEK-AIASTER GABRIEL. the
original Buster Brown" & CO, EDWIN
STEVENS & CO, SABRX D'ORsEIF-
DORsCH & RUSSELL. ETC. BUY SEATS
TODAY.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Given Linen Shower.

Miss Irvel c. Shipley, only daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke ShipIey,
Continued on Fifth Pagel
The Washington times., 1907-10-21

Gen. Crosby Miller, L. S. A, and Mrs.
miller are at the Cairo Tor the winter
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Excursions.
New Day Line to
OLD POINT,
JAMESTOWN end
NORFOLK
Al REDUCED RATES

FARE. $3.50, ROUND TRIP; $50, one way;
81 u 20 Richmond and return
Leave Washington. Rfley's wharf 9Th st
sw.. at a. IA. every Saturday. Tuesday
and Thursday. Leave CampbeIFs wharf
Norfolk, every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
DAY at 1.E5 a. N. All classes OF tickets
reading via Norfolk < Washington Steamboat
Co. G. & o.. r. F. & P. and n. & W Ry
between Washington. Exposition. and Nor
folk. IN either direction. viii be accepted for
trans oTSstion by this company
Ticket Office. 18th and Pa. ave. NV New
Norfolk. Washington and Richmond Steam
ship Line
". l. FLOURNoY, c. T. A.
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The Washington times., 1907-10-21
New Jersey Resorts.
ATLANTIC CITY.
GALEN HALL
HOTEL AND SANATORIUM.
ATLANTIC CITY,

One Of the newest stone. brick. and See
buildings. with every comfort. always oysn
always ready: always busy.
The Washington times., 1907-10-21
Great Falls of the Potomac

More Picturesque Than Niagara.
HUGE GoRGE-TOWERHG CLIFFS.
Three Great Waterfalls. Swirling Whirl-
pool. Take cars G. F. & o. y. r. r. s5th
and h. Fare 25c round trip. Oc7-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
A M u s E NJ E N L s

One of the best, if not the best. is the
play Of the Little Homestead" at the op-
era house one night only. May /, next
Wednesday night. A play in acts. The
show here last year packed the house and
nothing but the best Of praise was given
it. This year, the press says, the COM
pany is even better than before.
The blind infatuation which turns a
young wife from her freside beside her
loving young husband to 60 forth to mis-
cry and abuse with an unscrupulous
scoundrel brings about all the sorrow and
happiness in the magnetic story told by
the play.
Throughout "The Little Homestead" Is
Of intense interest and appeals to the
finer senslbilties. The play is from the
pen Of w. B. Patton and William Macau-
ley plays the leading role Of Monte" the
cripple.
Seats on sale Saturday. Apr. 2z. A
positive guaranteed attraction. Secure
seats early. as there will undoubtedly be
large audience.
This same company has played the
large cities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
school Gardens

The backbone of a nations prosperity
is the man who makes something grow
In our country the science of Nature study
is only in its infancy. The school garden
that was once pooh-poohed as foolish
fad is now accepted by the United States
Commissioner Of Education and by the
leading universities of the land as vital to
our public school system as manual train
ing of any Sort" writes Herbert D. Ward
in the May Woman's Home Companion.
The first school garden in the United
States was started sixteen years ago by
Henry L. Clapp in the George Putnam
Grammar School in Boston. Over eighty
years ago Austria and Sweden began the
movement. At present no rural school in
Sweden is without one. Russia is far
ahead Of US. There are over twenty
thousand in Austria ard thirty thousand
in France The reason why school gar
dens are fostered by foreign governments
is that wherever they exist there is de-
crease Of misery and poverty and an
increase in the birth rate and in the ap-
probation Of Nature"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
Debate to Take Place

A debate between the Greenville high
school and the Belding high school will
take place at the Methodist church
Wednesday evening, May lst. The quss-
ton is, Resolved that crimes and GRIM
inal trials should be excluded from the
press This will be strong debate as
the students of both schools have given
the question considerable attention.
Music for the occasion will be furnished
by Misses lmogene Ireland and Florence
Wagner assisted by the high school
chorus.
An admission fee of ! S cents for adults
and 0 cents for children OF the schools
will be charged to defray the expenses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25

Mrs. Ida Unger, mother of Homer Un-
ger, met with serious accident Sunday
afternoon. She started to 90 into the
basement Of the bakery, missed her foot
ing at the first step ard fell headlong
down the twelve steps to the bottom.
She was quite badly bruised and shaken
up in her descent, striking her head a
number Of times against the brick wall
She was assisted up stairs and Drs. Little
and Pinkham were called, who found her
right knee had received bad wound and
many bruises on her body, besides the
thumb on her right hand had been put
out Of loint. Mrs. Unger had heroicaly
pulled that member in place herself, while
she was still at the bottom Of the stairs
and before she was moved. The doctors
made her as comfortable as possible and
she is resting as easily as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances.
Mrs. Unger is so years old and quite a
heavy woman to 60 through with such an
experience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
Don't stay AT Home

The Congressional election Apr 2z is
of Importance to every voter.
In Dr.. Is Morris Of Belding we have
candidate of whom we may well feel
proud. He is qualified in every way to
represent the district. To natural ability
he has added the bestthe schools can give
and is yet man who cares for the inter-
ests Of the people He is successful
physician and a man Of affairs; man of
tact and principle one who in business
matters has the knack of bringing things
to pass He is a clean man and prac-
tica working Christian; he needs no white
wash
Neither Diekema nor Hummer will or
can do the saloon any harm. Why? Their
constituents are divided AS representa-
tives of their party they know that the
majority are temperate men and would
like to see the saloon oanshed forever
As representatives Of divided constitu-
ency. all they can be expected to do is to
place the noisy, selfish outcry Of the min
orty over against the good behavior Of
the majority and the liquor traffic will
continue to thrive. Ifyou wish to show
that you oppose the saloon vote for Morris
Apr. 2Z is busv time for farmers, but
the liberty we enjoY civil and religious,
cost someone much in sacrifice of time
and toll, treasure and blood before it was
ours. Let every man then as true
American citizen, grateful for the blessings
he enjoys, do his duty at the polls. Don't
stay at home.
Yours for good Government,
H. w. POWELL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
MAY GET WATCHMAN
Mayor Bricker's Efforts May Land
Man for the bridge = rect Crossing

Mayor Brickcr's Efforts May Land n
Man for the bridge rect Crossing
In accordance with his prediction
promise. Mayor Bricker is leaving no stone
unturned to secure fagman for the
Bridge street crossing of the P. M. r. r.
On Tuesday last Mr.. Byce of the state
railroad commissioners office was in the
city in the interest of our citizens looking
after the matter at the request of Mayor
Bricker.
Quite number of our citizens were
present at the depot during bis visit and
all spoke a word in favor of watchman
or flagman at the crossing. 5uperntend-
ent Merrick OF the P M. r r. arrived
here on the lo:l5 train from Saginaw to
look after the company's interest, and ap-
peared quite surprised to learn that flying
switches were made over the crossing
almost every day,
Mr.. Byca left on the 1898 train for
Lansing, but before taking his departure
informed the mayor and aldermen that
he would do something Tor the protection
of human life at the crossing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
Il elsey- Watkins

Ira A. Kelsey, formerly of Hastings,
and Mrs. Cora Watkins, formerly of Beld-
ing, were united in marriage at the Lang
don hotel of Alberta, Canada, April | S,
at $3.50 p. m, in the presence of so in
vited guests. After the words that made
them man and wife were spoken by the
Rev J. A. MacKean, pastor of the Pres
byterian church Of Langdon, a delicious
wedding supper was served in honor Of
the occasion by Landlord w. J. Thomp-
son and wife After many congratula-
tions and well wishes Mr.. and Mrs. Kel-
sey took the train for their future home
at Cremona, distance of 20 miles from
Langdon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
THE CITY WANTS
GOOD WATER
And Plenty of IL, But Not to
Waste
Thcre'll BE No Water Famine IL Con-
sumers Are CarefuI-A Neighbour
ing CitS's Experience

There is no question but that our city
will be supplied with good water and
plenty OF it at as low rate as it is posi-
BILE to furnish it for 1t requires a little
time and a deal of figuring to get new
system properly adjusted and rates es-
tablished that will meet all requirements.
1t is hoped. however, that consumers
will not abuse the water privileges and
put the city in the same shape that st
Johns was last summer. We clip the
following from the St. Johns News:
"St. Johns is on the verge of water
famine. The shortage Of water has been
apparent for a number of weeks, and al
though practically no water has been used
for sprinkng lawns and streets, as is
commonly done in most cities, there has
been barely enough to supply the needs
of the people. On a number OF occasions
the pressure has been so low that the
water barely ran, and on some occasions
the water has stopped entirely in certain
seotiops of the city.
The source of trouble lies in the waste
full use of water by the consumers.
Leaky plumbing faucets turned on all
night, and the sprnkling of lawns after
hours and by consumers who are not pay
ing lawn rates, are responsible for the
shortage. A single water tap left run
ming all night will waste from 500 to 600
gallons Of water, and where a large num-
Der Of users do SO the amount of water
wasted is enormous.
The records Of the pumps tellthe story.
On cool days the average is 100000
gallons, but on one hot day this simmer
the total was 42z,Zo8 The supply from
the wells is about 100000 gallons, SO
that the city would have been without
water had it not been for the reservoirs,
and the reserve IN the reservoirs is only
about enough to put out an ordinary fire
II large fire had taken place at such a
time. the consequences are easy to I'M
agine. There is plenty Of water for all
legitimate purposes, said Superintendent
Bass to The News this morning. The
wells are sufficient for the citys needs
for years to come, if the people woulo
obey the rules and not steal water that
they are not paying for. The shortage on
hot days simply means that some hun
dreds of people are keeping cool and saw
ing ice at the citys expense.
I'VE had an illustration of this one
night when the reserve ran so low that
we had to reduce pressure to point
where it would not carry to the upper
part of town. Oae man went after US
rough-shod because he could not get
water, but on inquiry it turned out that
his family was using the city water for a
refrigerator and had placed a bottle Of
milk under an open faucet all night to
keep it COOL The water stopped about
! p m. and when the milk was wanted
in the morning it was sour Probably
this was not the only case of its kind, and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
jamestown Exposition

The official opening Of the jamestown
Exposition occurs on Friday Of this week.
April 90. All preparations thus far made.
the magnificance Of the buildings and the
extent and character of the exhibits in
stalled, give ample proof that this is to be
an industrial and historical exposition Of
worldwide Importance. The military,
naval and maratime features will un-
doubtedly mark it for novelty and will
surpass anything Of the kind heretofore
held, but these will not overshadow the
Exposition proper.
The Exposition management has been
liberal in assigning to Michigan ample
space for fine display. This is centrally
located and where every visitor is obliged
to pass it. This state also has a good
and commanding position for its state
building. There is every reason, then,
why our state should have large, influ-
ential and beneficial participation in this
great affair.
The buildings Of the various states have
nearly all been completed. The Michigan
building, now contracted for, will be ready
for the reception of visitors early in June.
Here will be located the headquarters Of
the commission, a bureau Of information
reception and rest rooms, and many home
like comforts, and no pains will be spareo
that our own citizens, as well as all visit
ors, shall here be made welcome, COM
Portable and happy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25

it shows how people take advantage Of
the city.
To put down more wells would be
very expensive. 1t would be necessary
to buy more land. sink more wells and
install new machinery to handle the en-
arged supply, and perhaps enlarge some
of the Sc Hers to carry it off. And that
would only mean that the people would
waste still more. Last Saturday the
wells supplied the demand and we did
not have to draw on the reserve, but Sun
day was hotter day and although all
places Of business, including the largest
consumers, were closed, the demand in
creased so that we drew the reservoirs
down three feet. That shows where ths
trouble lies Such sudden increase is
largely a wrongful waste
1.-The meter system seems to be the
cheapest and most effective solution of
the difficulty. 1t would cost about S5, 900
or $4,000 to meter the town, and the ex-
psrience Of OF er towns Of similar size
shows that this would cut down the con-
sumption by about one half The only
alternative is to put down more wells at
heavy expense so that people can waste
all they want and still have enough to
preserve the city from destruction by fire.
AS matters now stand, there is good cause
for alarm whenever the fire alarm sounds
il hot weather"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
DOTY WINS TROPHY
Honors Seem TO be Coming in Punches
for photographer T.. Il. Doty Lately

IIonors Seem TO be Coming I'm Punches
for Photographed T.. T. Doty Lately
Shortly after we went to press last
week Mr.. Doty received word that he had
not only been awarded the Daguerre Ger
tificate Of Honor, as announced in our
columns, but that he had also won first
prize in the Grand Portrait Class at the
Iowa convention
This class was for exhibits from outside
the state, "Open to the world and as
there was large representation of the
big men Of the profession, it partook very
much of the nature of national compe-
tition. The prize was beautiful silver
loving cup.
Mr.. Doty has received many letters Of
congratulations from prominent photo
graphic workers throughout the country
Below we reproduce one from the secre-
tary Of the Photographers Association Of
America:
"DorY STUDIO,
Belding, Mich,
my Dear Doty: saw some OF as
beautiful work from your studio at the
Iowa State Convention as have ever run
up against, and | wish to congratulate you
not as much on your winning the Grand
Portrait prlzs, as much as | do on your
fine work.
you had two things there that out
classed everything in the hall, and are
good enough to 60 in any company, and
hope that you will show something on the
lines OF the portraits Of the two girls at
the National
81 would like very much to obtain copy
Of the girl with hat, the older one, not to
copy or anything Of that kind, but would
be proud to have it in my private collec-
ton. Very truly,
Apr. l9, 'o7. FRANK W. MEDLAR.'
1t is evident that Mr.. Doty is doing his
share toward spreading the name and
fame Of Beding, as well as supplying our
citizens with high-class portraiture. May
his shadow never grow less.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-25
w. r. G.. ANNIVERSARY
Relief Corps Celebrated 18th Birth
day Last saturday.

Kel1ef Corps CeleDrnteu lStn Btrtn-
day Last saturday.
The Womans Relief Corps celebrated
the 9th anniversary of its organization
Saturday. April 20, at their headquarters
in the G. A. r. hall, and there was a
large attendance Of soldiers and their
wives present. A banquet was served at
the noon hour and the feast was greatly
enjoyed, after which the president. Mrs
Fannie Fish, called on number of the
older members, who responded with pleas
ant "reminiscences of the past of Corps
life and remembrances OF absent ones.
Many good words Of cheer were also
spoken for the esteemed president, Mrs
Fish, who also made some fine remarks
Music and song was interspersed and
Mrs. Strong gave recitation. Several
past presidents were present.
There were 20 charter members when
the Corps was organized; now there are
SO members, two of whom we're received
Saturday. The organization was never
in more promising condition and Mrs.
Fish, the new president is very highly
spoken of in her manner Of conducting
the work and business.