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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
SIX COOKED BEEVES
AT BENNING DINNER
WindrhorSt Club Entertains 4,COo
Persons at Third Annual
Barbecue.

Benning was turned over 10 me well
prepared Jaws OF some 1000 persons
terday when the Windthorst Club gave
its third annual barbecue. The six well
cooked beeves were all taken care. OF
before the day ended.
In addition TO the eating, there was a
concert by the Marine Band during
the afternoon, and races OF several
kinds during the day. The principal
racing event was a f1ve-mile automobile
handicap. C c. Campbell. driving
20-horsepower Overls md, won handily.
A ten-mile match race resulted in Hugh
Harding in a 45-horsepower Mathison,
winning with ease. He made one mile
in 1882. DR.. Horace Coblentz speeded up
his big 60-hOrsepower Stearns for five
miles making the distance in 6:2 He
made one mile In 1920 j. 3. Mangold,
riding an Indian. won the 10-mile motor
cycle race.
Besides the racing and the eating,
there were many couples who took
long chance at the concrete floor under
the grandstand and tried dancing. The
heaVy rain OF the early evening did
not interfere greatly with the crowd.
nor die il seem TO keep people from
coming. When the rain began. the eat
ing business was transferred TO l,eneath
the grandstand, where the remainder Of
the six beeves were just as merrily con-
sumed rs in the open
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
Archdeacon Williams, Back
From London, Tells of
Delegates Work.

Archdeacon Richard P. Williams. OF
the Washington diocese and rector Of
Trinity Church. one Of the diocesan
delegates 10 the Pan-Anglican Congress
IN London, returned home Saturday,
and today he talked impressiveIy Of the
convention
"One OF my principal objects in at
tending the congress" SAID ArChdeaCOn
Williams. was to get. II possible, some
help on the solution OF the race prob
lem. especially as it affects the negro
question here IN our own city.
Il am frank 10 say that 1 have re-
turned knowing but little more on that
particular subject than when 1 left
The negro problem as l. affects the
EngIishmau IN africa and oJher places
is not the problem that faces US here
in America Glass distinction IN Eng
land is responsible for this.
The result OF the congress" con-
tinued the archdeaCon, showed a gen.
eraI gain in all branches Of church
look. OF the different speakers, ] felL
mighty proud Of the American clergy.
Americans Good Speakers.
Our men certainly know how TO hold
their audiences. and can grasp their
subjects and demonstrate their lines OF
thought better than the Englisb.1en
AS for the English clergy, shey seem,
perhaps, to deiVe deeper and burn more
midnight oil, and their papers. in some
cases. show a more thorough prepara-
ton, but in presenting their lucas they
are somewhat behind their American
brothers"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
BREACH OF PROMISE
QUICKLY SETTLED

BUTLER, Pa. Aug. I8.-Served with
papers at the request Of Miss Minnie
Best, in a breach Of promise suit for
5000 begun on Monday, relenting. pay
ing the cost OF the suit and marrying her
on Thursday. il a four days story in
the life Of Andrew McCune. a business
man Of Chicora.
Mr.. McCune. according TO the girls
statement in her suit, a year ago prom
ised 10 marry her. The happy day was
set for Christmas. 1907 She prepared
her trousseau and was all ready. At the
last moment McCune. she says, refused
20 have tie ceremony performed.
Then the girl sued.
I'll settle that suit" he said to the
officer who served the papers, and took
the next train for Butter, where Miss
Best was stopping. justice did the
rest.
IN pay that $500 by handing over
my pay check every Saturday night dur
ing our LIFETIME" said McCune, as the
pair took the train for Chicora tonight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
FELL OVER 20 FEET
BUT AS UNHURT

BURLINGTON, n. J., Aug. 1s.-Saved
from prot ably fatal injuries when he
landed in 4 bank of sand. eleven-year-
old William Bastian survived a twenty
foot fall from an open window OF an
unfinished house on Wes' Broad street.
last evening, and escaped without a
scratch. Several persons saw the lad
tumble when q plank projecting from
an upper window broke. and expected
TO see his life crushed out. Instead,
with a lusty cry the boy jumped up
and ran home. where after the sand
had been cleaned from his mouth and
eyes. a physician found he was none
the worse for his fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
PROMOTION CONES
TO J. W. TOWNSEND
Named to Succeed l.. H. Mattingly.
Discussing Officer of
Treasury.

office, that he is TO succeed L. II. Mat
tingly, disbursing officer Of the Treas
ury. Mr.. Townsend viii take the oath
Of office August Is. Mr.. Townsend, who
has advanced steadily since being trans
ferred to the disbursing Office, in 1891
Is receiving the congratulations Of a
large number OF friends upon his pro-
motion. The new position pays $500
Mr. Mattingly, who has held the place
d number OF years has accepted q po-
sition as manager Of the Washington
Office OF Merwick, Mitchell & Co.,
chartered accountants OF New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
EGYPT NOT AFFECTED,
INSISTS BEDLOE "BEY"
Washington Man Says Land of Nile
Is Unworried by Political
Upheavals in Turkey.

In no sense is Egypt affected by the
recent upheavals and changes IN the
political life in Turkey" said DR.. Ell
ward Bedloe, who returned 10 WASH.
ington yesterday from nine months
soiOIrn in the former country.
1t is quite natural that people should
think this strange. in view OF the cir
cumstances which used 10 exist ana
the relations of these two countries,
but such a surmise is far from correct -
Dr. BedlOe SAYS that the present Khe-
dive OF Egypt Is d we'll read. well tray-
eled and progressive man. and mat ms
broad minded rule has developed the
country 10 a remarkable degree. It was
almost solely through the management
Of the Khedive that the enormous debt
which Egypt owed Turkey FOR years
was finally lifted, and the country
brought 10 a state Of unsurpassed pros
perity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
SMALL CHINESE
SPANKED BULLY

PORTLAND, ore, Aug. 1S.-Jim Fock,
Chinaman, at Fourth and Pine streets.
was doing up some laundry work at
midnight when Harley Harper, carpen-
ter twenty-one years old, leader Of a
party Of roystereTs, came along and,
after first teasing the Chinaman, con-
cluded 10 whip him.
Although a much smaller man. Jim
Fock was more nimble. and with a few
uu jitsu passes. quickly had his mus
cular assailant down on the sidewalk.
Then he took of one of his thick-soled
Chinese shoes, hoisted the PROSTATE man
into his lap and proceeded to admin
lister a spanking after the most ap-
proved American fashion,
II was in this attitude that the two
were found when taken into custody
by the officer. Harper's companions
were so ashamed Of the part they had
taken in the affair that they skunk
away.
Four Hours Sail on Cool Chesapeake
Bay four days a week. sl.O0 round trip.
See ticket agent The Electric Line, -
14th and New York ave--Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18

Archdeacon Williams said that the dl-
vorce question was one of the impOr-
tant topics discussed. under the head
ings Of "Sanctity Of Marriage the Basis
Heathendom. % Laws and Public
Opinions on Marriage in ChristendOm
and Missionary Lands +"
The consensus Of opinion" said the
archdeacOn. showed a general ten
dency 10 restrict divorce and make our
marriage laws more strict Ia every way.
THE various addresses on missionary
work showed that the Episcopal Church
has made rapid strides during the past
ten years. Especially is this true of
domestic missions in their attempts 20
bring the church home TO the average
man, or as the English put u The
church wants 10 meet the man Of the
street
Drink Evil Di-sussed.
The preacher said that the drink evil
was discussed and deb"ted upon 10
considerable length. as was also the
prohibition question, and the outcome
as shown by reports and statistics. in
dicated that gains have been made by
the church along these lines
Archdeacon Williams. in his last ser
mon, hayed the male members of E2is-
copal congreF atoms in this country TOI
their apparent lack OF interest, al
shown by non-appearance at church
services.
Il attended a number of church serv-
ices throughout England, Scotland, and
Wales during my trip. he said. and
at each one Of these I found that the
men were as we'll represented as the
women. In one church, especially.
where IL was the custom to divide the
sexes. there was not a single vacant
seat on the side OF the church set aside
for the men Our young men IN Amer
ica do not show such interest in their
church"
Other delegates from the Washington
diocese besides ATChdeaCOn Williams IN
cluded th- Rev. J. W. d. Thomas, the
Rev William BTayshaw, DIT W. q.
REEVES, Mrs Barber Walker, and Dea-
COness Carroll.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
SAYS TAFT ON HORSE
CRUELTY TO ANIMAL

BOSTON. Mass. Aug. B.-Candidate
William H Taft has taken his last
horseback ride, II George T. Angel.
president Of the Massachusetts Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10 AMI
mails, has his way.
1t is an outrageous cruelty 10 ami
mails" said Mr.. ANGEL. "for big 300
pound man ike TAFT 20 ride horse
about the country.
1T ought 10 be stopped at once No
teamster or anyone who knows any
thing about animals would think OF
loading a horse down.
Il do not doubt the stories sent out
from Hot Springs that the horses legs
have been Wrenched and strained.
Something should certainly be done
about t. II he must ride. let him use
an elephant or an automobile
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
FOUND DIAMOND RING
IN BLACKBIRD'S NEST

CALDWELL. n. j.. Aug. 1S-While
several boys and girls were playing in
the woods in the lower end of this
township yesterday Ann Dodge. whose
home is in Brooklyn. found the nest
Of a rlackbird, and after examining il
closely. suddenly exclaimed: ''Oh, look
what I have found in the nest"
Il was a ring set with four diamonds
Later a jeweler examined il, and said
Il was worth $3.50.
How il got IN the nest is a mystery,
out II Is supposed il was carried there
by a blackbird.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
FLAG is PRESENTED
TO MILITARY ORDER
Roosevelt Garrison, Army and Navy
Union, Celebrates Annexa-
ton of Hawaii.

With a full membership present. and
large delegations from every Washing
ton garrison of the Army and Navy
Union also in attendance. Col TheodR.
Roosevelt Garrison held a meeting in
their haIl. on Pennsylvania avenue
northwest last night. in cOmmemoration
OF the annexation OF Hawaii.
The feature of a program consisting
OF patriotic speeches and songs, was he
presentation TO the garrison CO a Large
American flag by William = Hickey.
The banner was received by Commando Ct
A. G.. BrOacker. who respond I'd with a
brief address, IN which the LIembers of
the garrison and the union were comp.t-
mented upon their enthusiasm II g
speaker also expressed hope that tie
loyalty OF the organization would grow
in proportion TO the increase In mem
beTship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
TWO HUSBANDS SEEK
ABSOLUTE DIVORCES

Charles W. FARRELL yesterday filed suit
IN the District Supreme Court Ior abso-
lutte divorce from his wife. Sadie E. Jar
rell. They were married in AoriI. 1903
TWO correspondents are named. Gran
dali Mackey is the attorney for the
plaintiff.
John B. Columbus filed suit for abso-
Lutte divorce from his wife, Minnie J.
Columbus, yesterday. Ills attorney is
II. G. Kimbal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18

sI.a5 to Baltimore and Return
every day via The Electric Line" Twi-
light excursions 800 round trip, . m.
returning up to midnight. Saturday ana
Sunday excepted See time schedule
Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
LIGHTNING STRIKES
CHEVY CHASE HOUSE
Home of J. Campbell Malcolm
Sustains Considerable DAM
age From Fire.

During the storm last night bolt
81 lightning struck the home of J. Camp
bell Malcolm. $3.50 North Hamden street,
Chevy Chase. The members OF the
family were watching the storm from
windows, and when the bolt struck. all
were thrown to the floor, while the
house rocked from cellar to garnet In
less than a minute after the lightning
had struck, the house was on nrc, ana
Malcolm and his family were forced 10
fee for their lives out IN the storm.
The fire-hghting apparatus from No. -
engine house responded 10 q telephone
csu sent by one Of the neighbors, and
the flames were soon under control The
damage was $1,000
BEAVER. Pa. Aug. lS-The sevSrest
electrical storm in years swept the
Beaver Valley yesterday afternoon. At
Beaver the court house was struck and
every person II the building was shock
ed. A pen, with which Miss Edith
Pierce, deputy clerk Of courts, was writ
ing. was knocked from her fingers. and
she was stunned so that a physician
was required. The negro janitor. who
was in the basement, said the lightning
flashed along the steam pipes and he
thought the Lord was calling him
home Several residences were struck
BY lightning and much damage done.
BUTLER. Pa, Aug. ia severe cleo
the and rain storm swept Butler county
yesterday afternoon. The house of John
Hildrsth was struck. and Mr.. and Mrs
Hildreth were rendered unconscious and
nad 70 be carried out by firemen. The
house was saved.
ALTOONA, Pa. Aug. 1S.-A severe
electrical storm passed over this city
yesterday afternoon. The Waldorf
Victoria. Brunswick, and Commercial
Hotels, situated in remotely different
sections Of the city, were struck and
seriously damaged by lightning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18

S1.25 To Annapolis and Return.
Via The Electric Line /" Visit the Z. S.
Naval Academy. See time schedule for
trains.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18
THIS ENOCH ARDEN
WAS NOT WELCOME

LANCASTER, Pa. Aug. 1s.-Sixteen
years ago Robert p. Fleming, in the in
stalIment business here, and now forty
years old. left his wife and three little
children. and until today he had never
been heard from by them He called at
his wife's home. but she promptly DIS
missed him.
Some years ago his mother, Mrs. Mar
garet Fleming, Of Cumberland county,
died In the settlement Of her estate
her son was declared dead by the court
and his legacy was divided among his
children. This he may attempt 70 re-
cover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18

Zee Seamless Enam-
eled Ware Saucepans.
with long handle and
lip, 3-pint size Te
Sale priCe,..........f
S1.39 EnameIed Ware
Potato Fryers, with
separate inside drain
basket; 15-pint kOC
size. sale price. W
9sc Seamless Enam-
eled Ware Berlin
Kettles. with bail
handle and cover,
30-pint size sale l0C
price. .......-....-T1
H.I9 Enameled Ware
Farina Boilers; 4-pint
size. Sale Enc
price. , =
SEC Seamless Enam-
eled Ware Saucepans,
with long handle ana
lip; 5-pint size Toe
Sale price -...-..-l ,
Sgc Enameled Ware
Coffee Boilers, with
bail handle and cover;
l0-pint size. sale 10c
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-18

CSC Seamless En-
ameled Ware Rice
Boilers; 5-pint n &c
size. Sale price. Z ,
SI9s Enameled Ware
Potato Fryers. with
separate drain basket;
22-pint size. Sale noe
price. .....-...-.--. -
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Flasks, with screw
top 1-pint size f0c
Sale price ....-.-...A1
PC Enameled Ware
Suds Dippers, with
short handle: 4-plnt
size Sale Zee
price 4 ,
15c Enameled Ware
Drinking Dip p ers,
with long handle,
1z-pint size. Sale &C
prlce.,..,....s....s. y
CSC Seamless Enam-
eled Ware Stove Pots,
with bail handle and
cover; 16-pint Acc
size. sale price + =
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Coffee Boilers. with
bail handle and cover;
i l5--laI size Sale 4Qe
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handles: 1k-pint &c
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
WAS NOT THEIR DAUGHTER
Rejoice to Find That Report of
her Death was False

Mr.. and Mrs John Schultz, residents
of Beuna Vista, drove sixteen miles
to this city Tuesday for the purpose
of identifying Martha Gusman's re.
mains as those of their daughter. In
some manner Mr.. and Mrs, Schultz
were informed that their daughter,
who works for j. w. NaJwick and
came to this city at the same time as
Miss Gusman, was the one who was
terribly burned at the Pomainville
home Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Schultz,
who were accompanied by another
daughter were terribly depressed by
the news they had received and the
mission they were on, and their joy,
when they discovered their own
! daughter alive and well can hardly be
imagined. So rejoiced were they that
they insisted on their own daughter
returning home with them to the
| farm.
There was some error in the notifi-
cation of Miss Gusman's relatives.
In fact, it has been a difficult matter
to locate them, and until their
identity was established Wednesday
the body remained at the ]. r. Raglan
undertaking establishment on First
street
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
MAY GET A NEW FACTORY
MalIeab!e Iron Works may
Come to Grand Rapids

During the past week four gentle
men headed by Mr.. HAYS, of one of
our neighboring cities, have been in
Grand Rapids interviewing a number
of business men regarding the proposed
establishment of a malleable ircn
work in this city A site has already
been selected, and an option secured,
pending the outcome of the negotia-
tions.
These gentlemen are the owners of
a patent right which they are at pre-
sent operating through one of the
large iron works in Milwaukee. Their
desire is to establish their own
plant in this city. and do their own
manufacturing. In case the deal is
successful employment will be given
to number of high class mechanics.
Just what the outcome of the nego-
tiations will be is not disclosed at this
writing. but it is to be hoped that
any substantial manufacturing insti-
tuition manifestipg desire to come
to Grand Rapids. will be given all the
encouragement possible. New and
diversified industries build up city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
OBJECTED TO
ASSESSMENTS
c. P. & W. P. Co. Wants ST.
800 RENTED on Assessment

The meeting of the common council
Tuesday evening was an interesting
one and good deal of discussion was
in dulged in by all the members.
The Centralia Pulp & Water Power
Co., presented long complaint to the
common council in which they OBJ
jected to the assessment of $40, 900 on
their mills and water power. They
claim $3.50, 900 as fair valuation and
refused to pay the tax on the differ
ence, or s20,0 900, and also on the 81 800
sewer tax. This matter was pre-
sented by Atty. B. r. Goggins, and
the council adjourned for one week in
which to consider the objections, and
each alderman will be prepared next
Tuesday night to vote independently
on the question OF remitting the s2l,-
800 tax.
The question of establishing fire
limits as per proposed ordinance pub
lished in the REPORTER, was postponed
for another months investigation.
A special committee was appointed
to investigate the charge of the Elec-
trio & Water Co.. for lighting the
Library clock. The city attorney was
also instructed to correspond with the
company from whom the clock was
purchased regarding the imperfec-
lions existing.
The matter of Vine and Oak streets
was deferred until next Tuesday when
some definite action will be taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
CURE YOUR KIDNEYS.
Do Not Endanger Life When a Grand
Rapids Citizen Shows You the Cure.

Rapids Citizen Shows You the Cure.
Why will people continue to suffer
the agonies of kidney complaint, back
ache, urinary disorders, lameness,
headache, languor, why allow them
selves to become chronic invalids,
when certain cure is offered them?
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use, because it gives to the kidneys
the help they iced to perform their
work.
If you have any, even one, of the
sympatoms Of kidney diseases. cure
yourself now, before diabetes, dropsy
or Bright's disease SETS in. Read
this Grand Rapids testimony:
Mis-. John Grignon, living at 500
Love st., Grand Rapids, Wis, says:
81 am pleased to say that l received
much benefit from the use of DOan'S
Kidney Pills. Previous to using them
L was troubled with a dull languid
feeling in the morning as the result
of restless night. l had headaches
and bdckacheS, pains through my
loins, and felt miserable most of the
time. My kidneys gave me great
deal of annoyance during the night by
their too frequent action. The secrc-
tions gave evidence of a disordered
condition of my kidneys as they were
highly cO]Ored, and contained a Sedi-
ment. When l learned of Doan's
Kidney Pills l procured box. They
regulated the action Of the kidneys,
strengthened my back and the pains
across my loins vanished.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan'S- Sand
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-02-06
FIRST WHITE CHILD
HEARD FROM
r. C. McCutchin now Lives in
Milford, Iowa

We learn through a communication
just received that r. G. McCutchin,
now of Milford, Iowa, celebrated his
81 birthday on January 31st. Mr.. Nc
Cutchin is well and hearty, we infer,
and remembered many old time resi-
dents of Grand Rapids.
r. c. McCutchin was born in a
shanty near the present Biron mill
site on Jan 31-1841. 1t is said that he
was the first white child to see the
light of day in this section of the
country. When a child he moved
with his parents to Mill Creek and
later few miles up the river to a
place known in the early day as Nc
Cutchin's Ford, about two or three
miles from Plover. 1t was here, as a
boy, that he used to ford the river on
an ox's back, and live with the In
dams whom he learned to love and
converse with. He left this section
of the country as boy and returned
for visit only once in 1863, about the
time that the Biron residence at Biron
was erected.
Mr. McCutchin recalls his ac-
quaintance with Geo. Corriveau, who
was foreman for Mr.. Bircn at the
time; the Wakleys, and Jack, Jim and
Hank Curren. He recalls several in
teresting incidents of the early days
which are now history only to the
younger generations, and incidents of
Renaissance for the old inhabitants