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Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Ethel Katzenberger of Baltimore,
Nd, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ethel
Rinker of this town.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Edna Henson of Washington has
been visiting her parents at Bunker Hill,
berkeley county.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kirk jr., are visit
ing their son-in-law and daughter Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Elmer Risdon. In Kan
sas City. Mo.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Lillian Miller OF Washington is
visiting Miss Margaret Getzendanner at
Shannondale, Jefferson county.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Col. T. V. Kesler of Pensacola, Fla, and
Mrs. Norris Ievie Of Atlanta. Ga, are
the guests of the formers daughter, Mrs.
+. L. Bushong, In Charles Town.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Eichberg are spend
ing several weeks at Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Messrs. H. Z. Duckstein, Clayton Graf,
G. D. Mason and w. Shaw of Washing
ton were guests at the Leesburs Inn dur
ing the past week
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. ]. w. Foster is visiting relatives
in New York.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Capt and Mrs Milton o. Rouss have
returned to Jefferson county from their
wedding trip.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. Sellman McCollum of Panama is
visiting his mother. Mrs. A. l.. Shearer,
at her home on North Loudoun street.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Edlavitch and Miss
Edlavitch OF Baltimore are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. E. 3. Lewis in Upper Marlboro
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Laura Thorworth of Washington
is spending some times with the Misses
Conklyn at Charles Town
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. Joseph r. Owens. who has been
visiting her brother, Prof. William Coun-
Gilman, near Boston, for several weeks
past. is expected to return to Hyattsville
early next week.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bean and Miss
Grace Iarrick have returned from an eX
tended visit to relatives and friends in
WASHINGTON
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Dr.. and Mrs Louis S Greene Master
Julian Greene and Miss Esther Burl
left Thursday for Woodberry- Forest 10
spend the remainder of the summer.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. Edward l.. Daingerfield, Miss Mary
Daingerfield and Mr.. Francis Lee Dain-
gerfield sailed Tuesday for Europe, where
they viii spend several months travelling
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. Elizabeth Bartels has gone to New
York to meet her. daughter. Miss Elsa
Bartels. who has been living IN Germany
for several years.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. Richard G. Acton and Miss Cour-
tenay Greenough left Wednesday for Ork-
Gcy Springs.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Roberts and Mr. and
Mrs. ]. 1. Anderson OF Washington are
visiting al the home of Mr.. J. w. Daley
in Jefferson.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs Clayton Gaver and small daugh-
ter Of Washington are whiting relatives
in Hllsboro.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. William Lynch Tebbs Of OccoQuan,
Va, has been spending a few days with
mis- parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. III. Tebbs.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs Charles Noyes Tyndall and two
children OF Marietta, Ga, and Miss Anna
Hugh Lewis of Baltimore have been
visiting at the home Of their grandfather,
Mr.. Beverley Jones, on Fairmont ave-
m
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Nrs. Overton Westfeldt Price and Miss
Marion Lindsey hay" returned from
dartmouth and Anherst colleges. where
tN"y attended the finals
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. II. r. Byrd returned last nigl
from Washington. where he has bee
spending several days with friends.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. Gilbert j. Cox and her four chill
dren are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Morton Scnaeffer in Baltimore
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. John NJ. Reed OF Mt Weather. Va.
is the guest of her brother. Mayor r ).
Paff
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Louise I. Ford OF Round Hill is a
member of house party in Fairfax, Va
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Misses Elsie Ingram and Mary Crumps.
two of the most attractive members OF
the junior debutante set in Richmond, are
visiting Miss Louise Robinson in her
home on Redgate avenue, Norfolk. .Iiss
Robinson entertained at tennis in their
honor this week. those invited to meet
the guests of honor being Miss Margaret
Dalton of North Carolina, Miss Margaret
Cobb, Messrs. William and Duval GWath-
mey, Robert McBlair, Arthur Hatch,
Warren and Temple Robinson.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss A. NJ. Potts Of Philadelphia i
stopping at the Winchester Inn.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Louise Welshana of Shepherds
town and Mr.. and Mrs. Sherrard of
Wheeling are on an extended trip to
friends in Washington, Norfolk Baltimore
and New York
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Orabela c. Moore OF Wynne. Nd,
and Mr.. Hubert NJ Struder OF this city
were married Friday evening al the par
sonage of ST. Mary's Catholic Church. by
Rev. Father Lawrence F. Kelly. A re
ccption followed at 214 Wolfe street.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Zantzinger, Rails
ton avenue, have returned from a pleas
ant stay with friends and relatives in
Baltimore
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Julia Boswell and Miss Judith
boswell entertained Tuesday evening at
a watermelon party at their home on
North Washington street.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss EIoise Gosline Of Oak Harbor.
Ohio. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Slack of this town.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. A. B. Smith and her three daugh-
ters. Mrs. Ruark and two children. Miss
Smith and Miss Louise Smith OF Wash
ington are spending July at the home of
Mrs. ]. w. Gardiner in Shepherdstown.
Lieut.. Briscoe of the United States Army
and Miss Minnie Briscoe of Westminster,
Md, spent last week with Mrs. Gardiner
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. Arthur Carr and son, Arthur Carr
jr., returned today from a weeks stay
at Luray, Va
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Prof and Mrs. ]. 3. s. Norton are WIS.,
lting the formers parents in Manhattan,
Kan
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Tomorrow evening Mrs. Walter X.
Martin will entertain the Stay-at-Home
Whist Club. The club met this week
with Mrs. s. w. Trayers. Four tables
engaged, Mrs. Bland Spottswood Smith
and Mr.. Peyton Giles making the high
est score O. the evening
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. s Mosher and famiiy and Mrs. S.
A CATH and children of Washington
were among the arrivals at the Win
chester Inn Thursday.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. James Hulfish and Miss Bertha
Allison are visiting relatives in Culpepef.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Charl.~ - t'ariin. Master CHARLES car
ln and Miss Minnie Henderson have
gone 20 Eagles Mere. Pa. for several
week. Mr Keith Carlin j. guest at
!. ,trfls, party 1t Virginia Beach.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Eva Dent. Miss Mary Dent and
Mr.. h. Gwynn Dent have returned from
Il visit to Delaplane.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy of Cam
den S. c., are spending the summer at
the home Of Mrs. Kennedy's father, Mat
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Many Richmond friends were interested
in the wedding of Miss Gertrude Whttle
sey to Mr.. Harry Whiting Finney. son NJ
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Haivie Finney. whica
was quietly celebrated Wednesday, July
IA in 81; Thomas Churc... Washington.
Mr.. Finney is a native of Powhatan couu-
ty. near Richmond. He and his bride are
spending their honeymoon at Meadow
side-on-the- Hudson. They will be In
Washington after the 1st OF August
Evening star., 1909-07-18

The second of series of three dances
arranged by the Dance Club of Upper
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Virginia johnson Of Washington
and Miss Ida Beuchler Of Leesburg sailed
today for a three-month tour of Europe.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Rev. DIR. Frank T. McFaden of Rich
mond, Va, is visiting his mother at her
home in Harpers Ferry.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. Harold Sasscer of Lehigh Uniyersi-
ty is spending the summer In Upper
Marlboro
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Bessie Whiting has returned 10 her
home at Summit Point, after an extended
visit to Washington, and was accom-
panied home by her cousins. Miss Esther
Whiting and Mr.. Carlisle Whiting, who
will visit her at Summit Point and also
friends in Clarke county, Virginia.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Lillian Burrows of Baltimore has
been visiting Miss Ethel Fleming OF Hills
h0rO
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs Stokes of Rockville Md. las been
visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.
s. Baker on North Market street.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

The Rev. Landon Mason. rector OF
Grace Episcopal Church, and his dauSh
ter, Miss Lucy Mason, will leave the lai
ter part of the month TO spend about six
weeks In tour of the British Isles. They
Will travel leisurely as inclination
prompts and have promised themselves
charming holiday.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tazewell Harri-
son and daughter, Lucy Gillette. and
Mrs. Richard b. F'ishburne Will leave
Tuesday for fortnight at Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. Jones of Chester S G, Is visiting
friends In Round Hill.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs Eleanor s Washington Howard
i.,s gone H. Charles Town. " Va.
whore ~ic viii spend the remainder of
Tire summer.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. Frank Applegate and daughter,
Miss Frances Applegate, and Miss Pen
nington of Washington are visiting the
formers parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Daley, at Harpers Ferry.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. RobeT s. BoSher and DR.. Robert
Bosher are speuu ng the summer in the
Adirondacks and on the shores of Lake
George
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Misses Grace and ChristabeI Hill gave
delightful lawn party Monday after
noon in honor of Miss Gwynn of Bati-
more county.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Messrs. Albert Rivera of Washington,
d. c.. and William Cunningham Of Texas
are the guests Of Mr.. Jack Harper at
Oak Grove Farm, near LeeSburg.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Miss Mildred Davis Of Herndon Va.
thas been spending some time with Miss
Isabel Blencowe at her home in Berry
Vile.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr.. Berry Giles of Washing ton is spend
ing some time at the home OF his uncle,
Mr.. John Seal, on West Cork street.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs. j. B. Hackley of Purcerville is Wis
iting relatives in Culpeper and North
Carolina.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

tor Guggenheim of Colorado arrived in
Winchester Wednesday in the formers 9
large touring car, and after spending a
day or two they left for the Natural
Bridge and Hot Springs. Va.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mrs William E BainSertieId has re-
Earned from q visit - Admiral aad Mrs.
Nathan Eric Niles IT the Naval llome,
P6ilade!nlia
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mss Mary Janney Hoof has returned
rom a visit to Blue Ridge Summit Pa.
Miss Emily Johnson is visiting Miss
Ruth Roberts in Fairfax county
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Mr. and Mrs Morris Byrnes and Mas
ter Rector Byrnes, Mrs. Joseph Bell and
Miss Pearl Rector all of Washington, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Y.
Dodd on Braddock Heights. Miss Emma
Dodd is the guest of Miss Emma Waring
in Essex county
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Air. and Mrs. Frank Latham and Miss
phillips are al the Hotel Elkton. Elkton,
Va.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1909-03-17

nation and it didnot take shrewd play
er to stack the cards on hin. Aces and
faces fell to his hand, in remarkable
abundance, with which he called in
the hands in rapid succession, his bets
two, three and four shines.
The bystanders cheered him on at
each victory, the other players as
Stunning false anxiety and undue pre-
caution in their meeting Sims bets,
and limiting that he himself was play
ing unfair. Suggesting that he had
marked the cards, had supporters up
his sleeve, all of which was fatty
denied.
i told you fellows that | Would
show you trick some of these times"
asserted Slim emphatically.
Go after them Slim
Fortune and Roxy are on your
side tonight sure.
Il see that home in sight al
ready"
And other equally encouraging re-
marks were given to urge him on and
loosen up his tongue, the scene being
real to Slim and affording no little
amusement to those who could see
the movements behind the scenes.
When the game seemed to have
reached its climax, Slim became
excited beyond measures at this I'M
heard of luck. A player sitting next to
him was accused of breaking one Of
the principal rules of gambling Ell
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THE GLOBE PIONEER CLUB,
Grangeville, Idaho

To assure them that his cherished
hopes were close at home he said:
Il made dollar and a half today"
producing a tin box from his pocket
and giving tia vigorous rattle as evil
dence of his Wanted prosperity.
Good for you, Slim; good for
you," came from several, that is
the way to win Roxy. But don't let
her know that you are making money
SO fast or she will spoil your fun at
wooing her, and propose to you her
SELF"
Roxy occupied the position as
Pearl Diver" (dish washer in a
chop house adjoining the barber
shop, in one corner of which Slim
had his boot black stand.
Roxy was in all respects, very I'M
like Slim, and stunned his advances,
urged on by the FOUNDERS about town.
Yet she pitied him in his igorance
and tolerated his presence only through
the hope of helping him, which was
an entirely hopeless proposition. 1t
was through her inspiring advice that
he strove in his weak way to shun
drinking and gambling and endeavored
to save his money and buy home.
Though struggling hard under this
inspiration TO refrain from his ruinous
habits, Slim invariably fell an easy
victim to the many schemes to entice
him to the cup and cards. The men
congregated shout the frog game
seemed intent upon some such ruse
now. This was done, more for the
sport it afforded, both to the players
and bystanders, than from the mere
pittance that was flched from him
each evening.
The plot seemed TO be well laid,
as rather unusually large crowd had
congregated in the hotel Office, and
all seemed to take an interest in urg-
ing Slim into the game. This he
roundly resisted, with frequent reitera-
tons that he had sworn off and was
going to save his money to by home
for Roxy Alluring hopes were
held up before him, of the possibility
of doubling his days earnings several
times and adding to his already good
start toward his cherished end. Rosy
visions blurred his infant Judgment
and he at last took seat at the table,
piteously beseaching every one to
play square. -
Once in the game, Stud, at his
request, this being his long suit, Slim
flung all good resolutions to the wind,
and chartered away at the rate of a
talking machine without any governors.
Blood curdling episodes, hair breadth
escapes, and narrow failures to land a
great fortune, seemed to have made
up the bulk of Sims rambles about
the earth, all of which conferred about
Slim as the hero. A close observer
calculated that Slim had at least, belt
ed the entire globe forty times, visited
every place of prominence, been pres
ent at every great event, and the per-
sonal friend of nearly all the great
personages during the last hve-hun-
dred years. Slim was certainly a
marvel, when it came to rapid transit
of time and space, for he absolutely
failed TO recognize either in his thrill
ling adventures.
! Tonight seemed to be no exception,
as his tongue soon outdistanced his
wits, no difficult task for Slim.
To accommodate themselves to
Sims convenience, the stakes began
at the price of shine. Once in the
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lively time in Lewiston, Idaho. Stag
es were arriving from Asotin, Union
town, the Nez Perez and Camas pra-
tries, about the same time that the
Snake river boats arrived from Ripar-
ia. This made quite an influx of pas
sengers for the night, most of whom,
as rule, took another route out in
the morning
Supper over, the ladies retired,
while the men congregated about the
spacious Office and adjacent bar-room
spinning yarns, playing cards and en-
joying general good time far into
the night
Among the attentive listeners was
one of the arrivals on the evening
boat, Judge |. B. Stranger, who, in
company with his daughter, had been
so royalty entertained by Captain
Baughman.
Producing Wheeling stogy, indi-
cative of his native state, the Judge as
sumed disinterested air, yet intently
listening, enjoying his favorite cigar.
Near by, friendly game of frog
was entertaining a merry group.
The outside door suddenly swung
open and a man small of stature, wiz
en- of visage and nervous in action
stepped in, and with long strides
walked up to the stove, where he was
greeted by several about the room in
an overly friendly manner, as Slim.
These greetings, taking the form
of joshings, were received by Slim in
very grave manner, as he glanced
with self-conscousness about him.
Tipping his derby hat, several sizes
(. too large for him, to the back of his
small, ill-shaped head, he ran both
arms, to their full extent into the
pockets of his baggy trousers and be-
gan jingling their contents.
What luck today Slim' Made
million TIL bet," accosted a by
stander, Uniting him in position and
actions.
IF | never make million re-
torted Slim until | get it by robbing
men and breaking the hearts of wo-
men and children, turning them hun
cry and homeless into the street, the
way you tin-horns and boose agents
do, | will die as poor as Jobs tur-
key"
This was a hard slam that would
have been harshly resented, had it
come from any other than Slim, who
was noted for his honest outbursts
AS it was, it was received by hearty
round of laughter by those familiar
with the situation, and with open
amazement by the strangers present.
Slim Immediately increased in i'm
portance and sought to follow up his
vantage ground, and said:
"When | gamble it will be to skin
you skinner
This was too much to restrain the
listeners, and they broke loose in
bowls and jeers, as Slim always spent
his last sou over the bar or gaming
table, never having been known to
sweep the stakes, or even turn trick.
But every time as his last dime would
disappear, he would swear off by de-
claring that he was going to save his
money and by home for Roxy.
Even Slim, with his incredible
stupidity about most things, grasp the
sarcasm of his last remark and in an
endeavor to regain his lost ground,
retoted:
You fellows don't know me yet.
Wait till get home for Roxy,
then will turn loose and show you
EMw
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
MISS COULD HIS HEIR.
Prj7,0te Soldier LeaycS to Her HIS
"Dfdth Benefit.
from The Tribune Bureau ]

v,-oebfnoton Nav 29-Miss Helen NJ Gould Is
the Iepatee of a private soldier who died re-
Gently at Fort sheridan.
Every commissioned officer and soldier IS per
r,itted TO designate some one to whom snail be
Maid his death benefit" the equivalent OF SIX
months pay. in case the death of the officer or
soldier occurs in line of duty.
Th, designation is usually that of the next of
kin. hut in the case Of soldier who recently
died Miss Gould has been named to receive the
soldiers gratuity. In the paper which the sol
dier made out Miss Gould is described as the
friend of all soldiers"
The soldier was Private John James Bartlett.
of Battery f, 9TH Field Artillery who recently
died at his post at Fort Sheridan Illinois The
authorities at once communicated with Miss
Gould. who has expressed her appreciation of the
simple tribute paid TO her generosity toward
soldiers and sailors.
Miss Gould has advised the War Department
that she intends to use the money in furnishing
a room in the new portion of the naval brapch
of the Young Mems Christian Association AT
Brooklyn. That part of the building has just
been dedicated and the gift of Mrs. Rus
sell Sage, Miss Gould intends TO have tablet
placed on the door of the room To the memory of
Private Bartlett, and explaining by what means
the room was furnished
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
BOY -4ERONAUTS PERIL.
Nearly BlO7cn Into the Hudson
Makes Sensational Landing.

Frank b Goodale. of Toledo said TO be the
youngest aeronaut in the world. made an as
cension yesterday from an amusement park In
New Jersey and landed within twenty feet from
where he started after successful and spectac-
ular flight When Goodale was ready to start
the engine his craft was named by Miss Jennie
Dexter. daughter Of the late Al II. Dexter.
founder OF the park. Before he got back 20
earth both he and the machine narrowly es-
capped being immersed in the Hudson River
A high wind blew all the afternoon. and il
was not until after o'clock that the youthful
navigator Of the air determined TO set sail His
machine IS ffty-eight feet long, has gasbag
with a capacity Of 200 cubic feet Of hydrogen,
weighs 12S pounds and has engine of IA
horsepower. The engine baked. and II was not
until o'clock that the machine left the ground
its maiden trip. The engine still refused to
respond to the operators efforts and as Goodala
could make progress against the wind, he
was finally blown out the river. Dropping
TO the shelter OF the Palisades. he worked his
way to the shore and anchored. The crowd
which had followed to the edge Of the Palisades
went back to the park.
Meanwhile GOodale made repairs 10 the air
ship and when his ascent had been almost for
gotten he surprised the crowd by appearing from
the clouds and making a graceful landing with
in a few feet Of the spot from which he started
Goodale said that he would make attempt 10
circle Grants Tomb to-day. and thus defeat Ell
Baldwin, who has been at Arlington. y. J.. for
several days trying to make New York IN his
II going craft
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
BOWLING FOR MAYOR
,JERONE'S C4NDIDATE ON
TANMANY TICKET.
District attorney May 90 1t Alone
Unless Justice Gets the
Nomination.

Justice Victor ]. Dowing Of the Supreme
Court is the choice of the Jerome men for
Mayor on the Tammany ticket. and if the Tam
many men can be prevailed upon to name Jus
tice Bowling it is understood that the District
Attorney will be glad to the Tammany
candidate for District Attorney. The friends
Of the District Attorney have made 1t clear 10
Sheriff Tom" Foley. for transmission to Charles
r Murphy that Jerome is not anxious to go on
the Tammany ticket unless the Tammany can
didate for Mayor Is a high class man.
IF Tammany nominates Bowling and Jerome
goes on the ticket to succeed himself it will be
all over but the shouting said one Of Mr..
Jerome's lleutenants last night. "Dowling is
the Trongest man Tammany could name. and
he could not be beaten by any combination
The chief embarrassment of the situation. so
far the friends of Mr.. Jerome are concerned
Is that Justice Bowling does not appear at all
desirous of quitting the bench. His term does
not expire until December 81. 1918. and at that
period he will still be only middle aged man.
His friends are confident that he will be elevated
to the Appellate bench within the next five
years, and after that they hope to see him
elected TO the Court of Appeals.
The friends of Mr.. Jerome say that Justice
Dowing owes it to his party to for Mayor
if the Tammany leaders demand it. They say
necessary to resign In order TO take part in the
campaign. and that it would be a small sacri-
flee for him to head the ticket, even should the
fight be a losing one.
Mr.. Jerome's friends want Justice Dowling to
head the ticket, because they believe they have
discovered that he is the strongest candidate
that could he named. He was once district
leader in Tammany and sachem Of the Co
Iumbian order. His conduct on the bench has
been such as 10 still further commend him to the
voters the Jerome men say. and they argue that
Tammany would not need to expend much
money # Justice Bowling were the candidate
for Mayor and Jerome the candidate for Dis
triCt Attorney
The Jerome men have decided that if they
cannot induce Tammany to name man Of the
Bowling type they win go 1t alone" with
Jerome as candidate. trusting TO his personal
strength 10 win out They figure that if Jerome
is an Independent candidate the Hearst men
will name Clarence J. Shearn against him, in
which case Tammany and the Republicans will
nominate candidates OF their They pro-
fcss 10 believe that in a four -cornered fight
Jerome would have at least even chance Of
winning and IL he did not win he would not
last.