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Regulating in the Right Way.

Our local Electric Railway Commits
sion does much to prove the fit of its
hand TO is tools by the form OF its
recommendation as TO high steps on
our street cars. Only one thing could
give reinforcement TO the general op-
position Of the roads That would be
the reckless or impractical imposition
Of hardships. This matter OF the high
car step-which constitutes a marked
public inconvenience and ought to be
remedied as speedily as practicable
afforded excellent opportunity for such
a mistake. But the Railway Com
mission has steered clear.
BY its recommendation to the Inter
state Commerce Commission, new cars
are TO have no steps higher than six
teen inches. Before ruling on the ears
now in use, the board seeks further
and specific information to discover if
they can be adapted TO such a rule
without prohibitive cost.
This position was not taken until
the authorities had learned from the
manufacturers Of street ears that high
steps were not indispensable TO motors
Of great power and cars of convenient
size All that is required Of the street
railway companies, so far, is that they
shall not make the existing inconven-
ience worse by purchasing new cars
equally hard to enter And the Electric
Railway Commission viii now proceed
deliberately to consider whether or not
the cars in use can be rid of their high
steps without avoidable hardship to
the companies.
Regulation is regulation-not con
hscation or weak complaisanee. OF it,
IN the right sense, no corporation need
be afraid. To it-and to it alone-in
the last resolve, the citizen must look
for a proper defense of his rights. As
long as cur District Electric Railway
Commission keeps to the business like
calm, reasonable, and wholly fair pol
icy here illustrated, the cause of reg
uIation OF our Washington public serv-
ice corporations viii be furthered by
its proceedings.
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Arrangements have been made by The
Times to present each Saturday for
several weeks the remarkable weather
forecasts of Andrew Jackson De Voc,
whose work as a storm prophet has
aroused amazement.
Mr.. De Voc, who maintains he can
make accurate predictions two years in
advance, established his reputation by
foreeasting the Charleston earthquake
in 1856 and the Galveston food in 1900.
He says he can hear thunder sixty
miles away. On one occasion, in his
saw mill in Hackensaek, \. J., he re-
marked:
There is "a thunderstorm now rag
ing in Baltimore"
Baltimore is 10 miles from Hack
ensack. Later it was proved that at
the moment when De Voc spoke ter
rife thunderstorm was in full action
in Baltimore. Readers OF The Times
are now given an opportunity OF iudg-
ing Mr.. De Woes powers for themselves.
by comparing the forecasts that will
be printed in The Times each Saturday
with the weather that materializes
the following week.
His prophecy for next week is as
follows:
Hackensack, y. J. Sept T. 1895
The month OF September is the most
difficult month In the whole year to ac-
curately forecast the .pproaching
weather for a week or more iR advance,
because during this month the storm
belts completely change their positions
over our earth's surface. I have learned
by close observation that there are
two storm belts moving over the United
States.
Usually one Of these storm belts moves
over the Great Lakes. in the northern
part of the United States; and the other
over the Gulf OF Mexico. In the months
OF March and September. these storm
belts cross. The storm belt in the
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TAKES FIRST TRIP
UP INTO THE AIR

Barrett, director OF the Bureau OF Amer
lean Republics, made his first balloon
flight from Springfield to Stafford today.
He was the guest OF Charles J. Gliddea,
who plloted the balloon Boston. They
were in the air fOI two hours.
Upon alightinE. b1r. Barrett expressed
himself as delighted with the experience.
and announced his intention Of forming
an aero clU5 In Washington just as soon
as he ge,s back, Mr.. Barrett also an
nounce6 that he hoped 10 make another
ascension soon and hoped to have a
ride I'm On aeropIane.
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In New Hampshire.

New Hampshire's political campaigns
are interesting and educational. New
Hampshire takes her politics seriously,
raises politicians who can give those
of most other States cards and spades,
and is prepared to cope with any
Issue that may be precipitated into a
campaign In the campaign fer State
convention delegates, which has reach
J and passed the primary stage, the
As state shows that, although
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REPORT PROGRESS
ON BATTLESHIPS

The progress on construction OF the
new vessels of the Navy is detailed in
a statement issued by the department
today OF the four battleships, ths
Michigan under construction by the
New York Shipbuilding Company, shows
the greatest gain, with Col per cent
completed. Her sister ship. the South
Carolina. building at Cramps, IS 5s1
per cent completed. The Delaware and
North Dakota, the former at Newport
News Shipbiulding Company, and the
latter at the Fore river shops, are re-
spectlvely sos and sci per cent com
plete.
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THE REAL ARTICLE.

Rudyard I<ipIing told this story abous
Simla:
.'SimIa is up IN the mountains-the
hills as they say in India-and the
women go there in the hot weather 10
escape the heat of the low country.
well. one lovely, cool morning at
Simla 1 was presented to a grass
widow They cal those women grass
widows whose husbands are detained
by work in the not cities of the plains,
she was awfully pretty and charm
Ing. and as we talked together in the
pleasant GOODNESS I said.
I suppose you can't help thinking
of your poor husband, grilling down be-
loW2'
The woman gave me a strange look.
Il learned afteTward that she was 3
real widow"
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CHILD is BITTEN
BY SAVAGE DOG

Bitten by an infuriated dog yesterday
evening, Elsie Greenberg, six years old.
OF 1O3 o street northwest. was taken to
the Homeopathic Hospital for treat
meut. This morning the little girl, de-
spite the severe laceratiOns Of the ami
mails teeth. WAS resting easily and her
condition had shown no signs Of serious
nature. The dog, which the police say
belongs TO Frederick Dyer. 125 o street,
wore a muzzle, which had been slipped
from his jaws by children in the neigh
horhood
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Prophet of Hackensack, N.
J., Makes Forecast for
The Times.
SUCCESS IN PAST
CAUSED ABATEMENT
De Voc Says He Can Give Predic-
tions Two Years in Advance
by Own Methods.
WEATHER NEXT WEEK

Here is the sort of weather
you may expect over the Mi~ele
Atlantic States for next week:
sunday-Partly cloudy, southwest
wind, warm.
Honday-Partly cloudy, showers,
southwest wind, warm.
Fuesday-Cloudy, with showers,
followed by northwest winds.
wednesday Northwest winds,
clear and colder.
Thursday-Horth winds, clear and
pleasant.
Friday-<Enrtheast winds, partly
olondy.
Saturday Northeast winds. partly
cloudy.
ANDREW JACKSON DE voE.
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CARNEGlE'S FRIEND
SHOT BY FOOTPADS
Son of Steel Kings First Partner
Found Dying on Pittsburg
Boulevard.

PITTSBURG, Sept 12.-Andrew Klo-
man, grandson Of Andrew Klomsn, An
drew Canegie's first partner. twenty
four years OF age, who holds an i'm
portant position in the product depart
ment of the Carnegie Steel Company. at
Homestead, was found at $50 O'Clock
this morning in Grant boulevard, with
bullet hole in his head and one in his
shoulder. The man was hurried TO
Mercy Hospital, where he remains un-
conscious. Indications are he may die
without regaining consciousness.
The absence of a valuable gold watch
and sum ofmOney leads the police u
believe il was a hOld-up case.
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DaIzells Are Back.

Representative and Mrs. John DalzeU
and Mrs DalzeITs sisteF-in-law, Mrs.
Duff, have arrived Ia washington from
Europe, where they spent the sumner
travelling Representative Dalzeu left
yesterday for PiUtsburg, where he VIII
be joined by Mrs. DalzeH and Mrs. Dun
in a day or two. They viii spend a few
days in New York Later they win go
Vest, and viii not return 10 Washing
,On until after election.
During their travels they visited
France Switzerland, Scotland. Ireland.
and England. At London they were
the guests Of the American ambassa-
dor, Whitelaw Reid. at dinner.
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iful lawn and shade trees. The struc-
ture itself. with its magnificent pillars
and handsome proportions. has won the
admiration of everyone who gazes upon
it.
THE school has been in existence only
fifteen years. For years before that,
Georgetown had strived TO get a high
school, but had been unsuccessful. For
some years the old Curtis school build
ing, on o street, now ia graded school,
was used as a high school. and before
that the boys and girls OF Georgetown
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SPONGE FISHING INVENTION.

Illustrations. together with full de-
scription, are given in a Partisan jour
nal Of a novel type Of submarine in
tended for the sponge fishing industry
on the coast Of Tunis. The vessel IS
built wholly Of iron and is I6.4 feet in
length by 5.24 feet in diameter, the gem
eral form being cylindrical with hemi-
spherical ends. 1t Is intended to carry
two men. and is fixed so as 10 enable
the vessel TO move along the sea bot
tom. An electric lamp with refiectOrs
fixed in front viii serve to illuminate
the he'd of the sea, and glazed spy
hole N the bow Of the vessel enables the
crew to seek out and to gather the
EnonGAs,
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3.OOO APPLY FOR hoe.

LONDON, Sept 12.-As an example OF
the great number OF unemployed in this
city, 5000 men suTvoun Ied and attempted
10 make their way into hospital which
had advertised for a porter at $3.50 a
week and meals. It was necessary 20
summon an extra detail of police 10
keep order In the crowd
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LAUGHED DERISIVELY.
GIVEN SIX MONTHS

Because he laughed derisively," 81
q superior officer. Private Charles J.
Cotter, OF the Fifth Infantry, now IN
Cuba, viii have 20 do some hard work
under confinement duriag tie next six
months.
Cotter was tried and con yiCted by q
court-martial. The specific charge was
that he laughed at his Commanding Of
ficer, Captain Price, when the latter
admonished him that his clothes were
dirty
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time. there arises talk about the me-
cessity Of having a hre-proof bliIdinp as
the present building is not nre-prcof. "a
less than-a year ago. when there Was
considerable talk about fre-proor schools
the construction OF the Western HIeb
School was criticised.
From its location on Georgetown
Heights. a beautiful view Of the
surrounding country ana Of the
The Washington times., 1908-09-12
COUNTESS SZECHENYI
IN PERFECT HEALTH

VIENNA. Sept. 12-Countess SEE
chenyi. tie former Gladys Vanderbilt.
accompanied by her mother. is staying
at a hotel here. An intimate friend Of
the countess states that the reports OF
her illness were entirely unfounded.
She appears 10 be in perfect health.
and goes driving or motoring every day.
The length OF her stay la Vienna is
uncertain The count at present Is
attending army maneuvers in Hungary.
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PIRATES, VICTIMS SAFE.

MANILA, Sept. 12.-Eighteen Chinese
from Sitanki, the southern
most island OF the Philippines. have
sought refuge in Jolo from Moro pirates.
Reports OF piracy between Sitanki and
Borneo, where the richest pearl beds
are located, have been received cOntinu-
aIIv for the last month. on July I the
government abandoned the customs
house at Sitanh for the sake of econ
omy-
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II A BOVE you'
"A ladies and
4 = gentlemen.
in the center Of that
luxurious lawn. is
the Western High
school, the hand
soonest schOolbuild-
ing in the District
Of Columbia. This
is the corner Of
Thirty-hfth and r
streets. George
town
Few schools in
the United States
can boast of such
beautiful surround
ings- It takes in
an entire block and
as you see. is sur
rounded by Il beaut-
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she may not be gaining materially in
agricultural achievements, she is hold
ing her own politically.
The wave of political reform reached
New Hampshire a few years ago and
was received with considerable interest
there. Winston Churchill, a successful
novelist, decided TO reform Republican
politics and he eai!e,: to his support
Others equally desirous Of being re-
ported, even though yhey were not
novelists. Tie Boston and Maine rail
read was ordered out of politics in New
Hampshire, and the people were asked
to coumtersign the order
The fact that Mr.. Churchill was not
quite as successful politically, at that
time, as he had been with his light
running fountain pen did not dismay
him. This year he rallied to his aid
as stern reformers men who could as
sail the politically unreformed with
a knowledge born If long and varied
experiences as leaders in the latter
class. Venerable statesmen whose serv-
Ice IN and TO machines is a part of
the political record of the State rose
to their full heights and shouted for
reform, while Senator William +.
Chandler, who is a reform organization
in himself, laughed heartily and began
to write "reminiscences of the days
when reform was an Outcast in New
Hampshire, when Winston Churchill
had not adopted the State, and when
Chandler alone was a reform move
ment.
The primary battle is ended. The
Churchill -Pillsbury forces won a great
victory on Tuesday night. Since then
the result has been in doubt. We
don't know who will win; we don't be
lieve that the fate of the State is hing
ing on the result. 1t may be possible
to drive the railroads out of New
Hampshire politics, but thus far no
serious attempt has been made to drive
them out of politics in Massachusetts,,
where they have large and sometimes
controlling influence.
Meanwhile, with a real campaign
lacking in this State, let Us keep our
eyes on New Hampshire and be cheer
ful. Even reform movements need
not lack humorous aspects, if one does
not take his politics and his reforms
too seriously.
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DUTCH MINISTER RELIEVED.

THE HAGUE. Sept. 12-J. H Re
Deusse, the Dutch minister who vas
expelled from Venezuela by order OF
President Castro. has chen ''honOrably
relieved" of his duties at Caracas ana
placed upon the unattached list OF diplo-
mats.
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Seeing Washington With The Tines Guide

solutely necessary.
When. at last, that
body was convinced
II its necessity,
they appropriated
So, 600, and the Dis
trict furnished an
other $4,000. max
ing the entire cost
Of the structure
$3.50, 900.
Miss Edith c. Wes-
colt has been prin-
eipal OF the school
since Il was estab-
iished and it is due
to her energetic
Work that the
SchOnf has oo,o
mold so high a place
IN the educational
work Of the city OF
Washington.
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who wanted to attend high school were
Obliged to travel over 10 Washington
to the Central High School.
There are many residents of George
town who can look back on the DAYS
when. winter and sUnmer, they tru0ged
over the roads and streets to the Central
High School
Before they secured the appropria-
tion for the construction Of the Western
High School, the people Of Georgetown
were obliged TO do some heavy work
10 prevail upon Congress that il was ab-
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

If there is any financial depression,
these days, the patrons OF the ready
made suit, millinery, and dry-gOOds de-
partments don't seem TO mind IL.
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Mme. GodoY Returns.

Nine Godoy. wife Of the Mexican min
lister 10 cuba and the charge d'afIaiTes
OF the Mexican embassy at Washington,
with her family. has returned 10 Wash
ington and joined the minister at their
home in Sixteenth street Mime. Godoy
and her children divided the summer
between A .lantic City and the vicinity
OF New York.
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Mr.. Croker says man who insures
his life is as much OF a gambler as a
boOkmaker. The difference Is that the
former bets on dead certainty.
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MISS HAMM is ENGAGED
TO WILLIAM K. JOHNSON
Brde-Elect Now Living in City of Mexico-Leutenanf
Klyce TO Wed Miss Ethelreda Hovey of
Portsmouth

Knickerbocker, Of Michigan. The we'd
ding Will take place at the residence
of the brides sister. IN Detroit. Mich.
where the young people viii make their
home.
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A politician up in New York State
speaks of Ar. Hughes as the man eve
rybOdy is for but nobody wants. Tut!
tut. The people have been nobody, but
they have grown tired of it,
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

Miss Neddie Smith. who has spent the
past six weeks visiting relatives in Vir-
ginia, has returned TO her home at the
Maury.
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Miss Maud Lichtenstein, OF N street,
is spending a couple of weeks at Brad
dock Heights. Nd.
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

The genial and diplomatic Secretary
OF the Bureau Of American Republics
took that balloon trip just TO find out
how it really felt 10 60 up IN the air
high enough u hit the ceiling
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

Miss Ernestine Rich, who spent sew
eral weeks at Atlantic City, has left and
is the guest OF relatives in New York.
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

Miss Mabel Cohen has returned TO her
home here. after spending the week in
BIuemont, Va.
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Weyl and son,
Max. have returned 10 their home IN
Brightwood, after visiting Old Point
Comfort. Va
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MI ana MIS-. George Ira Hamms or
the city of Mexico, have announced the
engagement of their daughter. Miss
Emo Hsmm, to William Kurtz Johnson.
OF Washington and New York.
Miss Hamm is well known in Wash
ington, where she made her home with
her parents for tine at the Rocham-
beau, and has a large circle Of friends
here. No date Is announced for the
wedding
MT. and Mrs. Ralph n. Ellis. the lat
ter formerly Miss Elizabeth Warder, of
Washington, have returned from Eu-
rope. and have leased the Dana estate,
on Center Island, Glen Cove. L. l., for
the autumn.
Representative Richmond Pearson
Hobson, after an extended Western lee
ture tour, has arrived at Newport and
joined Mrs. Hobson at Bateman's.
Engagement Announced.
An interesting engagement announced
IN New York this morning is that of
Miss Ethelreda Hovey daughter OF tbe
Rev. and Mrs. Henry Emerson Hovey.
Of Portsmouth. n. H. TO Ldeu1. scudder
Klyce, u. s. N, now attached 10 the
United States ship Padueah, statiored
at the Portsmouth navy yard, No date
has been set for the wedding.
Cards are out for the marriage OF
Miss Mary A. Disney 10 William =
Huntington. Wednesday, September Is,
at the Wilson Memorial Church.
Announcement is made by Alr. and
Mrs. Charles J. Bell that the engage
ment OF their daughter. Miss Grace Bell.
70 CASTOR de Ramaix. first secretary o.
the Belgian legation in the City Of Mex
leo, no longer exists. October 3 was the
date set fyr the marriage, which was 70
have taken place at the country home
Of Mr.. AID Mrs Bell, Twin Oaks.
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Visiting Her Sister.

Mrs. Dittenhofer. Of New York city, IS
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Cohen.
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

Gen John NJ Wilson has arrived In
washington from Haven, Martha's
Vineyard. where he spent the summer.
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Returns From Seashore.

Returns From SeaShoTe.
Miss Malvins Woog has returned to
her home in 7 street. after an extended
trip to New York city. Atlantic City,
and WoOnsocket, r. J.
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Mrs. Agnes Donaldson Graves left
Washington this morning for New
York city, where she viii be Joined BY
her son, Ralph A Graves. formerly OF
Washington.
Miss North a Bride.
The marriage OF Miss Eloise Com
stock North. daughter Of Director Of
the Census and Mrs s. \. .. North,
to Dr. Horace Howard jerks. Of Phil
adeiphia, took place yesterday at the
summer home Of the Norths. Fifeld
Farm, New London. n. II. The house,
which overlooks Lake Sunapee. was
beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves, ferns. and white clematis.
The ceremony was performed at noon
under the orchard trees, by the Rev.
Henry Wilder Foote, Of the Unitarian
Church. Ann A1bor. Mich. who is a
close friend OF the bridegroom
Miss North. who was given in mar
riage by her father. was attended by
her sister. Miss s,dys North, as maid
OF honor. and tie best man was
brother Of the bridegroom, Robert jerks,
Of Philadelphia. The bridal gown was
OF soft liberty satin and lace, with
which she wore long tulle veil held
with cluster OF orange blossoms. The
maid of honor wore a dainty frOck OF
pale pink messaline
Immediately after the ceremony q
breakfast was served in tho old home
TO about seventy-rive guests, who were
from Philadelphia. Boston, Washington.
New York city. and Oneida county, n
Y. the birthplace of the bride Later
In the afternoon Dr. and Mrs. jerks
left for Boston. whence they will sail
today on the White Star steamship
Cymric. for a three months trip through
England. Scotland. France. Holland.
Switzerland. and Italy.
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Take Apartments Here.

j axe ApaIL ILuenlS hCAC-
Major and MIS-. c. NICK. Saltzmafas
who recently arrived IN the city have
taken apartments at the Mendoza.
KaIorama road and Twentieth street.
Miss Pauline DuVan Hadger, OF
Washington, daughter Of the late Jo-
seph f. and Katherine D. Hadger, VIII
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An Indiana governor has collected S25
for an address 10 the graduating class
OF a manual training high school. Paid
by the piece, so 10 speak.
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Friends Of the Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Root have received cards aunounc-
ing the birth OF a daughter TO their
son-in-Iaw and daughter Lieut.. and
Mrs, L. s. Grant, third, at College Hill,
the Root country place ar Clinton. n.
Y. Mrs. Grant, before her marriage, last
November, was Miss Edith Root, the
only daughter Of the Secretary and Mrs
Root
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

Mrs. Agnes Donaldson Graves left
Washington this morning for New
York city, where she Will be Joined BY
her son, Ralph A Graves. formerly OF
KNaEhfnefOn
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They had a bind Of a fight out at
Fort Myer. yesterday.
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

Harmony promises 10 give forth a few
barber shops out in Ohio, when the
leaders find II necessary 20 suggest 10
the leading bass OF Hamilton county
that he sing a few measures of rest
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

As We get it. the Republicans see no
reason to believe MT Bryan can be
elected. but they are entirely willing the
country should have a good scare about
1t before polling day.
The Washington times., 1908-09-12

James Wood. Of street northeast,
has gone TO Cherrydale Farm, Va,
where be IS visiting his daughter. Mrs.
Howard Rollins. He will spend "a few
davs al Colonial Beach with his sons.
John II Wood and Robert II, Wood,
before returning 70 washington
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Uncle Sam viii yet open an interna-
tional school for the fiighty.
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Engagement Announced.

Cards are out for the marriage OF
Miss Mary A. Disney 10 William =
Huntington. Wednesday, September Is,
at the Wilson Memorial Church.
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It's gotten into the campaign at last
Where did You get it,