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The Washington times., 1907-09-04

has spent the past two years and a
half with her young daughters.
Dr.. and Mrs. Kicking, who spent part
Of the summer in New Hampshire. Ie-
turned TO Washington a couple Of weeks
ago.
Mrs. Daniel Levy ana son Morton. of
Lamont street, have returned home
after a siN-week trip visiting New York,
Boston Far ROClIaway. and Arverne.
l. /. They were Joined in New York
by Mr.. Levy, who was On a business
trip. and who returned home with them
after ten days absence.
The marriage Of Miss Virginia Talbot,
daughter of Mrs. Marion Amanda Tai
bot of Richmond, Va, 70 the Rev.
H l. Weston, OF Hanover circuit
( take place this evening in Grove Ave
nue. Baptist Church, at o'clock
Mss Talbot is the daughter Of the
| late John r. Talbot, Of Richmond, for
merly Of Baltimore. and has number
| OF relatives IN Richmond and Washing
;on.
Mrs. D. P. HickIing. mother Of DR..
Percy HiCkling, whose shoulder was
/ fractured in fan last week, is recover
ing from her Injury.
James r. Davis and George A. VIII
| hanson have returned to Washington
| from a ten days visit in Saratoga,
1 New York, jamestown, and Norfolk.
/ Col and Mrs. Washington Bowie left
/ Baltimore today on their annual dTiv-
/ ing trip, and will be absent until Sep.
| TENDER 90 They viii visit friends II
| Montgomery and Howard counties
| stopping for awhile with Governor anC
Mrs. Warfield, at Oakdale. They vii
! go TO New Market UniOnville, Liberty
| town, Frederick, HagerstOwn and Blue
/ Ridge Summit. returning by way OF
/ Tnurmont New Windsor. and West
Minister. They have a novel mode Of
moving about somewhat on the gypsy
! order, except that they always spenJ
| the nights IN house, leaving aftel
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

cards out for the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss May Evangeline Bedell,
to Edward Lyman Norris. the wedding
10 take place at noon, Friday. Septem-
Der Is, In Trinity Episcopal Church.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

The Rev. +. D. Power and Mrs. Power,
who have been spending several weeks
al Bethany Beach. on the Delaware
shore. have returned 20 Washington.
Next Sunday Mr. Power viii preach
HIS thirty second anniversary sermon at
Vermont Avenue Christian Church. His
pastorate began IN 1915 during President
Garnt's administration.
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Mrs. Kernochan entertained at an af-
ternoon reception Sunday IN her New
rort villa, Sea View. complimentary 10
General and Mrs. Grant Mrs. keF-
rochan and General and Mrs. Grant re-
ceived guests in the hall.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Miss Zelma Pilson, OF this city, ar
rived early IN the week at the Mt.
Washington at Breton Woods in the
White mountains Of New Hampshire,
10 Join her mother and sister.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Miss Mary Gardner and brother, Of
Washington. are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Y. Tavenner and family at Cam
postella Heights. Va.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mss Valette Anderson, Of Washing
ton. has recently been the guest or Miss
Sarah Harris, OF Norfolk.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Miss Annie Reckard. Of Hagerstown.
who has been visiting her aunt. Mrs
George Reckard. OF DumbartOn ave-
nue., has returned home.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mrs. D. ". Monroe and children.
who have been spending the summer
in LOudoun county Va. have returned
home.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nyman and son.
o. Washington, D. c., are visiting Mrs.
Nyman's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benja-
rain Lombard. jr., at their summer home
in SWampscott.
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Mrs. f. II. G. Slater. Of this city, &C
conpanied by Miss Gwynn. also Of
Weshincton, has gone from her New
rort home 20 Breton Woods. They
VIII remain there for a fortnight.
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Mr.. and Mrs Ralph P. Barnard have
gone to Breton Woods, y. H, and will
MAKE an autumn visit at the Mt. Wash
ingtOn.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar GarTeissen have re-
turned TO Washington and VIII occupy
apartments at the Rochambeau for the
sea son.
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Mrs. Hickling, wife Of DIT. Percy Hick-
ling, accompanied by her little daugh-
ter, viii leave Washington tonight for
Pittsburg where she Will visit in the
home of her father, William A. Stone.
former governor Of Pennsylvania, and
for sorue time Representative IN Con-
gress from that State.
Mrs Stone. who was one of the most
popular hosfesses IN official society dur
Ing her residence IN Washington, has
Just returned from Europe, where she
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mrs Louise Alexander. who recently
returned from Ocean City. Nd. has
gone to Paramount, ". Va, for several
days.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick O. Lee, Of
Washington and New York, win attend
the Episcopal convention in Richmond.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

BIr. and Mrs. Joseph Sommers ar
nounCe the engagement of their daUgh-
ter, Miss Cora SommeTs, 10 5. Joseph
Bendheim, also of Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Ernest @. TImme, who has been spend
ing his vacation In Kenoshs, Wis, has
returned 10 his home IN Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Harron, of Baltimore,
who were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. i P
Heiston, have returned home.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Miss May sparshott, Of 1922 Thirty
fifth street northwest. has returned
from a two weeks stay at Braddock
Heights. Nd.
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ar. and Mrs. Adams and daughter.
Miss Elsa Adams, OF Cincinnati, who
have been the guests Of Mrs. Streb. OF
r street, have gone to New York and
the jamestown Exposition.
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Mr. and Mrs. Underwood, Of 1921
n street northwest. are spending sew
eral days at Old Point Comfort. Va
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mrs. Eva Mcdonald Valesh has re-
turned 20 Washington and will be at
the Rochambeau for the winter.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Joseph T. FElawans and family are
located in their new home, 246S Ontario
road.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Misses Mamie and Margaret Keliher,
OF 1916 Wisconsin avenue, who have
been spending the summer at Atlantic
City, have returned home.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

BENJAMIN Norlinger has returned
from Atlantic City, where he spent sew
eTal weeks at the Hotel RudOR
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

sidney Rosenthal and Arthur G. Sando
have returned from a short visit in
ocean City, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Miss Ella AlIenajs visiting her sister
at Colonial Beach, Va.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

The Rev Luther Waring, pastor OF
the Georgetown Lutheran Church. and
his family, are at Evansville, y. Y.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mrs. Z. l. Mason and Miss Bessie
Tsggart are spending several weeks at
MeyeTsville, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

DIT. Exner has returned to Washing
ton from a three weeks sojourn at
Atlantic city.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mrs. Charles Weller, OF Baltimore,
was the guest of relatives here this
week.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

The marble tablet 10 perpetuate the
names of lamented ones, which has been
donated to the Eighth Street Temple by
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Washing
ton Hebrew Congregation, will be un-
yelled Friday evening after services.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mrs. A. X Leon, of New York, is il
Washington, the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Steiner.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Miss TflHe Raff has returned TO Wash
ington after several weeks stay at
Gaithersburg, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Misses Bessie and Louise Burch are at
Hampton Roads for the summer.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

The Rev. Dr. Alexander. pastor OF the
West Street Presbyterian Church, has
returned from lis vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

breakfast. Being provided with horse
feed and lunch. thee spend the heat
of the day in the shade reading and
resting but starting In time 10 reach
their night destination for supper.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

The chief social event Of the summer
at the University Of Virginia was the
marriage At $50 O'Clock last Tuesday
evening in the chapel, which was eX-
quisItely decorated for the occasion, Of
Miss Eliza Carter Thornton, Of the uni
versity, to Charles Ross Thurman, Of
Lynn. Mass The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. Harry 3. Lee, rec
tor Of Christ Episcopal Church, Of Nor
folk.
The bridesmaids were the brides
sisters, Miss Eleanor ROsaliea Thornton
and Miss Janet Thornton DR.. Francis
Lee Thurman, of Keswick, Va, brother
of the groom. was the best man. The
ushers were William NJ Thornton. jr-.
of the University of Virginia, brother Of
the bride; Oscar Thurman, of Albemarle,
brother of the groom; Harmon Dinwid-
die and Allen Perkins, of Cnarlottes-
vile; John Lloyd NeWComb OF the Uni
Versitv OF Virginia: DIT. Gassner Harri-
son and Duncan Smith, OF New York
city.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Prof William NJ. Thornton, dean of
the department OF engineering at the
University of Virginia The groom IS
n native of Albemarle, the son Of T. l.,
Thurman. Of Eastman, and was gradu-
ated from the University Of Virginia
with the degrees of electrical and me-
chanicai engineer. For several years
past he has been attached to the Cen
eraI Electric Company, at Lynn, Mass,
in the capacity Of electrical engineer.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Casper S. Crowninshield,
who have been spending the summer
with Rear Admiral A. s. Crowinshield
Il. s N ana Mrs. Crowninshield at
their place on the shore Of Maine, sailed
on Saturday for their home IN Italy.
Mr. and Mrs. CrOWninshield came to
America on their honeymoon trip and a
number Of entertainments were given IN
their honor.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Mrs. D. P. HickIing. mother OF DR..
Percy HiCkling, whose shoulder was
fractured in a fall last week, is recover
ing from her injury.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

James r. Davis and George a. VIII
hanson have returned TO Washington
from a ten days visit in Saratoga,
New York, jamestown, and Norfolk.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04
SMART SET RETURNING TO CITY
Mrs. W atSO21
Is Bride of
B.T.ClaytOn

An interesting wedding. to Washing
ton army circles. was that of Capt.
Bertram T Clayton. u. 5. a. recently
transferred TO Washington from New
Orleans. and Mrs. Mary d. Watson, Of
New Orleans. The ceremony was per
formed yesterday in the home Of the
brides sister, Mrs. J. G. Chunn. In sal
fsburv. \. c.. by the Rev. DR.. John G.
Wildwood.
Mrs. Watson is Of distinguished
New Orleans French family and Cap
tain Clayton is from Alabama and is
brother of ". d. CLAYTON. OF Eufaula-
They will live at the Ontario after
their return from Boston.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04
ROOSe0eLtS
Coming Here
September 25

Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel Roosevelt,
and the sons OF the President Will &C
company the President when he returns
TO the White House from his summer
home. on September %, nearly week
earlier than had been previously ar
rsnged. They have had a charming
summer. with the quiet and simplicity
which they so much love, and are all
benefited greatly by it. Mss Ethel
Roosevelt will return this week to Oys-
ter Bay. from her visit 10 Miss Faith
Simplxins, of Manchester. The early re-
turn of the Presidential family Will
mean an earlier opening OF the pre-
liminary season, this winter, when Of
fetal society really enjoys itself.
The son and hei- of Lieut.. Dr.. Gus
tave krupp Won BOhlen ind Halbach
and his wife, VINO was formerly Miss
Bertha Krupp, the richest woman in the
world, who was born on August 13, viii
have for his godfather the Emperor Of
Germany, and will be Christened shortly.
Narragansetts season proper went out
IN blaze of glory and a Wild West
show" in which all the prominent &C
tors in the social life OF the season took
part. 1t was given in the summer home
OF Mrs. Joseph s. Ullman, of New York
''AnthOny-O Cliffs" and Mrs. Ull-
man was an important "pale-faced'
maiden in the show. Among the widest
Indians were Dr.. Alfred NJ. Hopkins
better known In society here as 'Bardy'
Hopkins. and Philip S. Randolph
The Indians started with a WhOoU
% carry OF their captiyes. Then a
dozen cowboys appeared oPpOrtunely
and rescued the ''pale-faced'' maidens
Among the cowboys were Capt PhiliE
Brown, y. S. A. Harry 3. Kane, OF
New York; Philip Randolph, jr., John
Thomas. George LaVinO, John wilkins
and David NJ. Corey. After a spirited
combat the cowboys rescued the women
ana the people in the audience cheered
The show ended with an exhibition o.
indian feats, rough riding by the COW
boys. and dance.
Among those who attended the show
were Prof. n. Monroe Hopkins and Mrs
Hopkins, Mr.. and Mrs. E A Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Wylie. Miss Han,
nah Randolph, Miss Gladys Smith, all OF
Washington Miss Marie 1. DeneRrea
Harry s. Kane, Mrs. Saunders P. Jones
Warner Jones, Paul Jones, Miss Heleng
,LpptncOtt. I. Hepburn Prescott, Warner
kinney, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry La Mon,
tagnes Mrs. Ernest Wilkinson, Mrs. Al
fred z. Norris. DR.. and Mrs. JOSEPH
Leidy, Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Griffith
Mr.. and Mrs 5. II. Valentine, Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth NJ HutchisOn. Mr.. anl
Mrs Edward Connor. Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Stanford Ellis. Mr.. and Mrs
George A Kuhn. Mr.. and Mrs. z. Field
ing Jones, Howard Hitchcock, Miss Olive
Hitchcock Mrs. Irving H Chase. Mr.
and Mrs. Harry ". Sage. and III,
Misses SinniCOckson.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

. The son and hei- Of Lieut.. Dr.. Gus
tave KrUpp Won BOhlen ind Halbach
and his wife, VINO was formerly Miss
Bertha Krupp, the richest woman in the
world. who was born on August 13, will
have for his godfather the Emperor Of
Germany, and will be christened shortly.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

Dr. and Mrs. Beverly r. Tucker are
among those sailing from Genoa. Italy,
August 10, for New York on the koen-
igen Louise. of the North German Lloyd
line.
The Washington times., 1907-09-04

The marriage Of Miss Mary Sherman
Fitch, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
". Fitch, of Pittsburg, Pa, and Daniel
Webster Armistead, also % Pittsburg
took place yesterday after noon IN St
Bernard's Roman Catholic Church at
Sharon, Conn. where both bride and
bridegroom have been spending the sum-
mer. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. 7. B. Smith Miss Eleanor
Sherman Fitch. sister of the bride, was
her only attendant.
The bride IS the granddaughter Of Cen
". T. Sherman and her family is one
of the most distinguished IN the cOun-
try.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. ARM
istead left for Lakeville, Conn, and
upon the conclusion of their trip VIII
reside in an apartment on Maryland
avenue. East End, Plttsburg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-08
AE|GHBORHOOD
Of AUX|L|AR|Es
HOLDS SESSION

The Rhode Island NeighborSood OF Aux
iliaries held its 21st annual meeting yes
terday i'm the Memorial chapel, Chestnut
street. There were three sessions. In the
morning. afternoon and evening. The
president. Mrs. Frank j.. Goodwin pre-
sided at the meetings.
Papers were read TO the convention,
which covered almost every phase OF mis-
sionary work at home and abroad.
In the afternoon resolutions on the
death OF Miss Mary b. Shepley. for IA
years secretary of the association, were
read and adopted.
The morning session opened with a
hymn, followed by devotional services,
conducted by Mrs, Harriet n. Iathrop.
"A Word From the Association" was
presented by Miss Mary f. Jackson.
home secretary OF the Woman's Home
Missionary association.
Following remarks by the president on
was empowered 10 purchase tracts IN
foreign languages for distribution.
Mrs. Leonard then read the condensed
report OF the auxiliaries. Those churches
Bristol. harrington (Social Workers.,
Central Falls, Central, Darlington. Paw
tucket, North, Saylesville, Memorial,
Hope, Pilgrim, Plymouth; Rivsrpolnt,
Band) East Providence. Newman, Elm
wood Temple and Riverside, supplement
ed by a verbal report from Mrs. Knight
and Miss Smith of the work at Union
church.
Rev. Eric II. Lindh, pastor OF the
Smithfeld Avenue Congregational church,
then spoke on our Duty to the Foreign
err
The afternoon session opened at 2:O
o'clock. The principal business was the
election OF officers The following OFF,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year.
President. Mrs Frank j. Goodwin. vice
presidents, Mrs. George l.. Smith and
Miss Charlotte r. Nose; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. Frank Leonard execu-
tive committee. Miss Mary T.. Lamprey
Mrs. H. /. Leith, Mrs. Darius Adams,
Mrs. James T.. Mcconnell and Mrs. Rob
ert Cushmann. The executive committee
was empowered to transact matters or
business in the interim between the meet
ings.
The evening session began at 1880
o'clock.
brief address OF welcome was deliv-
cred by Rev. AsburY +. Krom pastor OF
the church. He then introduced Rev.
Frederick Il. Enrich. ID. D., secretary OF
the Massachusetts Home Missionary soci-
ETY.. who spoke on the immigrant prob
lem.
er was introduced. He also spoke on the
immigration problem
Willis T.. Lougee. associate secretary OF
the Congregational Home Missionary So
ciety, spoke briefly on unseen opportuni-
ties for reaching those whom God has
placed in the community, closing with
prayer. after which Rev i. O. Douglass,
u. D.. for 2 years superintendent OF home
missions An Iowa, spoke on the planting
and fostering OF churches. lie closed
by an appeal for contributions
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-08
CIVIL SERVICE REFORMERS
SCORE POSTOfF|CE WORK

commended as a step In the right direc.
4 tion.
The report then sounds a note OF warn
ing against sentimental or charitable
grounds being considered In making ap.
pointments.
Special exemptions in the various de-
partments OF the federal government are
too numerous, the report declares Presi-
dent Roosevelt expressed his urgent wish
to diminish the number of special exemp-
tions asked for. II adds, but this request
has been more honored in the breach than
the observance.
The remainder OF the report Is devoted
TO review OF the application OF civil
service reform principles in various
states.
GOV. HUGHES PRAISED.
The reports dealt with the progress OF
civil service reform the struggle to re-
tain what had been obtained and TO Sc
cure additional favorable legislation. The
report for New York said:
with Mr.. Hughes as governor during
the past year, no efficient assault on the
merit system was possible.
1t is gratifying TO the association 10
be able to report that the governor re-
fused To reappoint the notorious collec-
tor OF political assessments. Henry III.
Bender. as fiscal supervisor of state
"In New York city Mayor Mcclellan in
waging an Intellectual contest against the
leader OF Tammany Hall used the ex-
! empt positions In the civil service as
spoils.
"An investigation OF one OF the bor-
| ough presidents offices disclosed gross in
efficiency. II not actual corruption, aris-
ing almost entirely from the appoint
ments OF heads OF bureau for political
BoNAPARTE SPEAKS.
secretary Bonaparte In az address drew
parallel between the military and naval
system OF advancement on merit and
that OF the civil arm of the government,
where political preferment usually has
more weight than qualification for office
You must teach the American people. "
said he. "to want an executive public SER
vice, federal. state and municipal cho-
sen for fitness only. and devoted only TO
its proper public work. When YOU have
fulfilled this duty, when the American
service. to put up with none other, then
the American people will have such a ser
vice: for In our country, the people al
ways get. sooner or later and rather
sooner than later, what they really
want"
Gov Hughes. in tho course OF his re-
marks. said:
First. untrammelled expression of the
| people on the choice Of their officers who
| administer and I'm the choice of our legis-
lators who make our laws. The second
| thing we need is efflciency-the highest
/ degree OF efficiency-in the management
| OF the business OF the state"
I'VE want in office" said he "men who
are not simply just over the line Of avail
! ability. but the best men that can be
| obtained. sorted out by the best means.
| held 20 the highest standards OF efficiency
and made TO feel that II Is the highest
honor TO serve the state: that IL is "A place
which calls for honorable application just
| as sacredy as the duty OF going 90 the
| front i'm defence OF ones country I'm time
| OF war.
Tie said he believed in the competitive
system.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-08
THIRD HOLD-UP
IN MANv|LLE
CAUSES ALARM

Manville was the scene OF another hold
up last Wednesday night when Israel
Heneault OF woonsockct was halted and
dubbed by a bogus policeman while on
his way to tho Manvile station at 1850
Heneault was so badly beaten that he
has since been under a physicians care.
His right ear was nearly torn away.
The police have as yet obtained no clue
10 his assailant. who. as noted above, was
dressed as "A policeman.
Robbery is believed to have been the
motive for the assault as Honeault dis
played good-sized roll OF bills In a
saloon shortly bofQrc he was robbed
Manville people point 10 the AFFAIR as
an example OF the need OF more police
protection. This Is the third affair OF
The Kind which has occurred within prac-
ucaly week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-08

at that time was 617 knots.
Though improving on every run, the Lu-
sitania has probably not yet met the gov
ernment requirements which will entitle
her 10 financial favor. To earn the govern
ment subsidy. the greatest ever appropria-
ted for a steamship. the Lusltania is re-
quired to make a round trip at an hourly
average OF 2iA knots. The steamer has
one year within which 10 develop this
speed. and her performances since she
was launched indicate that she will full
I'll all primises I'm this line at an early
date.
The Lusitania fought out the last lap of
her race against time in the teeth OF a
southwest gale.
When she swept past the lightship this
morning she cut her way through a tum-
bling sea. The turblner came TO anchor
outside the bar. where she waited for
daylight TO come through the Ambrose
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-08

New York, Nov S.--With 100000 gold
IN her strong box and a new trans-At-
lantic record written in her log, the Cum
ard turhiner Lusitania steamed past
Sandy Hook Lightship at 1lo o'clock this
morning.
In one grand performance the great ves-
sci broke her own worlds record and
brought TO the relief OF the money mar
ket here 100000 In gold in unprecedent-
ed time.
The west-bound trip was made approxi-
mately I'm days. 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The exact time can only be known from
the official records Her hourly average
was a little better than q knots an hour.
The former western record OF the tur-
biner, completed Oct. II last. was 4 days,
10 hours. 81 minutes. The average speed
on that trip was "a knots an hour for the
distance OF 27S1 miles. The best days run
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-08
CAPT. AMUNDSEN
RELATES EXPERIENCES

Capt Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian
explorer. who is at present in this city,
delivered an interesting lecture on his ex-
periences I'm the recent attempt TO find the
north pole. The explorer described in de-
tail the route OF his Journey and recited
numerous anecdotes, showing tho peris
and dangers To which he and his party
were exposed i'm trying 60 locate the pole.
The lecture was illustrated by a largo
number OF excellent stereopticon views,
showing some beautiful scenes amid the
snow and ice OF the frozen north.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-08
MRS ISAAC L. GOFF
DIES AT JACKSON. N. H.

Mrs. Ada j. Goff. wife OF Isaac l.. Con.
the real estate dealer OF this city. died
yesterday at Jackson. y. III. Nothing be-
yond the simple statement of the fact
could be learned. but Is Is believed Mrs.
Con was III only a short time as she was
In the best OF health when she left this
city with her husband a short time ago.
The news Of her death was entirely unex-
pected and came as a severe shock TO her
friends I'm this city.