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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-06
IRISH WILL HONOR
MEMORY OF EMMETT
Annual Celebration Will Be Held
in Columbia Theater
tomorrow

Ir.samen iu the District viii assemble
al the Columbia Tueater tomorrow
evening at S O'Clock 10 pay tribute to
fine memory OF Robert Emmett Every
YEAR patriotic IrisHmen throughout the
.l40tl-y observe the anniversary % the
Ga- Emmett met his death and IN Wash
iuet1u the celebrations have been on a
very elaborate scale
The program arranged for ,hiS year
IS REGARDED as especially Gue. Senator
Robert TAYLOR Of Tennessee viii Ice th"
orator of the day and addresses VIII
also Ice made 10y Representative Muir
ul-- OF Wisconsin, the Rev. Father
O.I,launa.an. Of Boscommou Ireland,
and Dr G. , HrN4mer. Of Philadelphia,
president ~ the National Geruan-Amev-
lean Alliance 4 sGo-t address in Gaelic
viii hr delivered by James . FLYNN of
the Gaelic school or Washington.
The proceeds pf fine meeting VIII 81
20 ST GATHERINGS Home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-06
TAFT TO Be SHAVED
BY HIS FILIPINO MAN
MoniCO Lopez Lara Will Not
Be On Government
Payroll.

hlOniCo Lopez Lara. the Filipino waist
that Mr. Taft brought from Manila has
succeeded William Dulaney IS the bar
her 10 the President or the United
States.
Dulanev. who IS a corored man, has
been transferred 10 ClerEship in The
Office OF the Auditor for the Navy De
paTtmenL
1t was announced that Monico would
uot be PLACED on the Government pay
roll but auId remain a private en-
pIoye OF President
In other words the President Will a.
heretofore pay for mis- shaves and hair
cuts out Of his private funds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-06
SHAH HEARS REBEL
ARMY ADVANCING
Advised BY Military Aide to AD-
peal TO Russia For Pro
lection

TEHEEAN March G.-Tl- greatest
"a. rm yet feE ln the Persian capital Is
I,lIs experienced today as the result
Of l.e report uhat General IeUou, "a
former Bulgarian army officer. is lead
ing an army OF reNoluuonists against
IsHcfau from ResaI
THE Jew government troops that are
available are being called I'D so defend
the city. which mas been .5uier q heavy
guard for the last few months
Colonel LiakhDf. the Russian Officer .s
charge of the S4ah's Soldier has adj
sIscC tie Shan to make au Immediate
appeal To- Russia for protection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-06
WOULD PUT CHECK
ON SPECIAL TAXES
Commissioner Recommends Adop-
ton of Order Providing For
These Assessments

In order that special assessm ent
may be noted In the transfer OF real
estate. Commissioner West has recon-
mended The adoption OF an order pro
vfding that hereafter in all cases or
special assessment work. for side
walks. curbs. water mains. and sew
ars. the Engineer Department shall
furnish the Assessor with descrip-
tion Of the work. and location iume-
diatcly upon commencement OF the
work.
Under the present system tax Ger
tifiCateS snow on their face whether
taxes are paid or unpaid. but IL FIRE
Quently happens that special assess
ment work is not noted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-06

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-06
Headaches al

Headaches aAd Neuralgia From Colds.
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Fsrt.mcre + OHIO r. 2. Tickets good p
GAYS ROYAL Blue trains leave Union
station :. p Is a. m. J. 3. 3 g. p. m and
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-06
Fire Alarms Out.

The damage done 10 the Gro-aIa-rr
and police patrol system wae greater
than At any time since the blizzard Of
SIX wears ago. says W. +. Allen. Dis
trict Electrical Engineer. At one time
hair Of the lines were affected and all
81 the suburban fre-alaru boxes were
ont Of commission.
Commissions Macfa RAND said today
that the excellent work OF the EIectri-
cal Department has done much toward
restoring the service, and cOmplimented
MI Allen Upou the prOmDtnese Of his
department in repairing the damage.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

who enjoyed the informal reunion last
week besides the hostess and guest
of honor. of course, We're:
Miss Innes Keeney Miss Suzanne Kirkpst-
Miss Maude Wilson rick
Miss Dolly MacGayin Miss Katherine DonOhoe
Miss Augusta Foute
The Friday Night dance was quite
important among the social diversions
of the week, since no matter how many
larger and more formal dances are
scheduled for the pre-Lenten days. the
members of the Friday Night are loyal
to the club. The meetings are thor
oughly enjoyable and there are the
cozy dinners at the homes OF the vari-
Gus members before the dancing party.
Mrs. Wakefield Baker brought a num-
ber of the young people to her home
in Pacific avenue, and Mrs. Louis Mon
teagle was another patroness who en-
tertained at dinner before the dance.
Miss Dolly MaeGavin and Miss Maude
Wilson were among the younger. girls
who entertained at dinner parties at
home and attended the dance after
ward. The dance last Friday evening
was the final affair before the Lenten
season and had an extra swing and
gayety that was almost like a min
iature Mardi Gras.
: The wedding of Miss Ethel Harrison
and Captain Thomas Caldwell Turner.
u s. N, took place last Wednesday at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
B. Cope in Union street. Mrs. Cope is
an aunt Of the bride and attended as
matron of honor. Mrs. Cope wore a
handsome gown of Irish point lace over
white satin. The brides gown was
made of white satin elaborated with
rare lace and lace veil finished her
costume. She carried shower bou-
quet of white roses. The two brides
maids were. gowned alike in white satin
with elaboration of gold. The color
scheme in the house was white and
gold with a profusion of yellow
spring flowers in the decoration There
We're number of navy men present
since Captain Turner is one of the
most popular officers in the service
The couple will reside at Mare island
after their return from the honeymoon
trip. which takes them to the southern
part of the state. The bride is a close
friend of the Buffers girls, and 1t was
at Miss Marguerite Buffers home that
the engagement of the couple was an
nounced last autumn.
Mrs. c. II. Dawson and her daughter.
Miss Lila, of Fort Madison Iowa. are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. r. b. Dawson at
their apartments at Oak and Stanyan
streets. Mrs. c. Fl. Dawson is the wife
of the chief travelling engineer Of the
Santa Fe railroad. which position he
has held for 20 years Miss Lila is
charming girl fine vocalist, and has
had the advantage of extensive travel.
The Outsider
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

moor or the palatial home was devoted
To the bridge party, while the younger
people enjoyed the dancing in the white
and gold ballroom. Miss Helene Irwin
assisted her parents in receiving the
guests AT the larger affair. There We're
over TOO friends present.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid was the compIi-
mented guest at the elaborate luncheon
given Friday by Mrs. Eleanor Martin
AT her home in Broadway Mrs. Mar
uns entertainments OF the lavish sort
are memorable affairs and no effort is
spared by this lovable hostess in maxi
ing her parties events of moment in So
ciety. The spacious home is well
adapted for the hospitality of its mis-
! tress, and dinner parties are the rule
at the attractive home. Mrs. Reid has
been feted guest ever since her ar
rival here and her presence has given
an impetus TO the social affairs of the
winter that could hardly have been
supplied by visitor of less Importance
socially There is interesting gossip
, IN letters from New York of the activi-
ties OF other members of the Mills fam
ily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Carnegie Phipps
have gone to Florida, where they will
remain for several weeks. They have
planned. when they return to New
York, to make their home in the villa
in Roslyn J.. I. MIR and Mrs. Phipps
recently purchased the villa. which is
an Italian palace adapted to the de-
mands of the American climate and
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

Miss Marian Angelotti Invited about
the same group OF girls for luncheon
yesterday ia compliment to Miss Nc
COrmick at the Francesca club Miss
Suzanne kirkpatrick pays her compli-
ment TO the visitor with a tea TO be
given tomorrow at the FairmOnt. san
Francisco society truly is a cordial
hostess 70 her eastern visitors
The dates Of the week have been Of
unusual interest beyond the parties for
the visitors There was the Gaiety
club dance, an event of Importance In
any week, however crowded with af-
fairs OF moment in society value The
club has selected Miss Mary Keeney as
president and the choice is singularly
happy. Miss Keeney holds a place in
society that is not often accorded so
young girl. The success of the dance
was due in part TO her unfailing inter-
est. but the enthusiasm OF the members
was an important factor without doubt
Wednesday and Thursday We're the
tea" days. Miss Keeneys tea for Miss
Page Brown occupied the earlier day
and a few Of the teas Of the following
day were those al which the Following
hostesses presided: Miss Janet Cole
man, Miss Olive Wheeler and Mrs.
Henry Schmiedel.
Miss Katrina Page Brown VIII be the
guest OF honor at the luncheon to be
given Monday. February 15. at the
Fairmont when Mrs Francis Carolan
viii preside. Miss Brown VIII again
be the complimented guest at the
bridge to be given Friday, February
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

1s. by Miss Florence Hopkins at the
home of the latter in California
street,
Mrs. James Flood was hostess at a
luncheon last Tuesday in compliment
10 Mrs. Whitelaw Reid at the Fair
mont Mrs Floods affairs always mark
an era in the social history of the win
ter. since they are of delightful in
formality with a lavish appointment
tnat is characteristic of the hostess.
The parties given by Mrs. Flood have
distinction quite their own, and her
guests nearly always number over 80
or even so friends at each event The
luncheon for Mrs. Reid was enjoyed
by about 81 guests. Among those
seated at the table decorated with
daffodils, We're:
Miss Laura McKinstry Mrs. Carter Pomeroy
Mrs Horace Blanchard Mrs William Taylor
Chase Mrs. Alfred Tubbs
Mrs Beverly MacAiona Mrs. Osgood Hooker
gle Mrs John Boyd
Mrs Patrick Calhoun Mrs Charles stetson
Mrs Joseph A. Donohoe Wheeler
Nicomfesse de Tristan Mrs. Frederick W.
Mrs Walter MacGavin Sharon
Mrs William Iubhs Mrs Willis Polk
Miss Jennie Flood AIRS c. @. Alexander
Mrs Hall McAllis Mrs William Bahcock
Mrs George A. II airs William Mayo
Mrs Harry Men Newhall
Miss Katrina Page Brown. the guest
Of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Carolan. is
the inspiration for many OF the
Younger girls parties. Last Wednes-
day the popular visitor was the COM
plimented guest at a tea given by Miss
Mary keeney at her new home in Bu-
chanan street. Among those who
called during the afternoon were:
Miss Florence Hopkins Miss Edith Treanor
Miss Harriet Alexander Miss Louise Boyd
Miss Katherine DOnOhoe Miss Helene Irwin
Miss Martha Calhoun Miss julia lsanghurne
Miss Elizabeth Woods Miss Elizabeth NewhaH
Miss Maude Wilson Miss Jeanne Gallois
Miss Suzanne Kirkpst- Miss Rhoda Pickering
rick Miss Janet Coleman
Miss Dolly NscGavin Mrs &. o. Alexander
Miss Helen Jones Mrs orville c. Pratt
Miss Lucy Coleman Mrs. George Cadwalader
Miss FIoride Hunt Mrs. Russell Bogue
Mrs. William g. Irwin entertained a
dozen guests last Wednesday at a
luncheon given at her home in Wash
ington street for Mrs. Whitelaw Reid.
Although the occasion was marked by
informality it was none the less de-
lightful and is numbered easily amopg
the notable events of the month Mrs.
Irwin is a charming hostess and has
entertained at several smaller affairs
this winter besides the elaborate enter
tainments that have made part OF the
social history OF the season The
bridge and dance given recently at the
Irwin home was an affair with elab-
crate appointments. The entire lower
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

the fifth anniversary of their marriage
with a wooden wedding" Wednesday.
February 8, at their home in~ Wolfe
street. They were the recipients of
many presents. Those who attended
the party were as follows:
Miss Agnes Macarthur Mr. and Mrs H. NJ
Miss Marie B0rland Landers
Miss Jennie BOrland r. j. Mantach
Miss Agnes Borland Harry X King
VIII Ccull Frank Bonivert
Miss Jessie King James skinner
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Harris announce the
marriage Of their daughter. Stella. to
Milton Frank, which took place sun
day, January -. They will be at home
to their friends February IA at 2OS9
Bush street.
The Home Sweet Home club was or
ganized recently at the home OF Mrs.
Nj. j. DuFay at 1852 Scott street The
following officers We're elected: Mrs. Y.
G. RaymOure. president: Mrs. NJ. j. Du-
Fay, vice president; Mrs. K. Kelly.
secretary; Miss d. Miller. treasurer:
Mrs F. Junker. Mrs. Fl. Oser. Mrs. W.
Swabel. The club Will be entertained
next Wednesday by Mrs J. Junker.
The engagement is announced OF
Miss Irene Raphael to Harry Fl. Harris
The reception Will be held Thursday
afternoon. February IS from until
L.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Getz have gone to
Los Angeles to be present at the mar
riage Of their son. Milton E.. TO Miss
Estelle. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Kas-
pare COhn. The wedding took place
at high noon Sunday, February z. at
the residence OF the brides parents in
South Grand avenue. On their return
from an extended tour of the southern
part Of the state. Mr.. and Mrs. Getz
will make their residence at the Fair
mont hotel.
Mrs. Ida E. Tuttle has announced. the
engagement OF her daughter Miss Lfta
Lee. to Philip f. Mas. Miss Tuttle is
popular student at the girls high
school and viii be a graduate this year.
Mas is a graduate OF the state uni
versity and is the. son of DR. p H. Mas
The encouragement was made at
luncheon given by the mother OF the
| bride elect and among the guests pres
ent We're. t... ~.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

TITITH Lent only about 10 days
MI away and the kirmess week al
Wv hand one might think that soci-
ely had a crowded week. But
when the mardi gras is remembered,
with the Greenway dance and the CO.
lonial party TO bring the season 10 a
brilliant social climax. the wonder
grows that society can arrange all
these dates for the last days before the
-sesson.o ashes and repentance. AS a
'ssiatter of fact there are no ashes and
no one is foolish enough to repent now
adays. when the only cessation notice
2 hle is the dancing, 10 keep up the ira
'.dstiOp and, incidentally, TO rest the
tired hut happy little debutantes. To
he trUthful, the season of rest is COM
5Eg- closer and We shall need il. the So
ciery girls say. After the 6irmess days
ARE over and the GreenWay mardi gras
IS a. memory there shall be rest for all.
But the present is a different story.
fbe winter has reached its height in
the last few weeks There have been
the elaborate entertainments for Mrs.
.W-hitelaw Reid with three prominent
hostesses in the lead. There was Mrs.
Eleanor Martins luncheon last Friday.
and the preceding days held Mrs Will
,lram 9. lrwin's luncheon and the early
part of the week was distinguished by
Mrs. James Floods luncheon at the
FairmOnt for the noted visitor
There We're teas. dances ard we'd
dings in close succession and crowding
the days for many OF the girls
who have mingled their social obliga-
uons in truly cosmopolitan style this
week.
There is the usual quota Of mid
winter visitors. san Francisco ALWAYS
has them since the reputation Of the
city for delightful winter days has be-
gun. and that is saying conclusively
( always Mrs. Reid is the visitor whose
advent has meant so much TO the social
life Of the city this winter There is.
also attractive Miss Katrina Page
Brown, who came from the east with
the Francis Carolans on their return a
few weeks ago, and her presence has
been an excuse for several delightful
parties
The Younger girls have FASTENED to
compliment Aiiss Louise Mccormick
with teas and luncheons Miss McCor-
mick is the guest OF Miss Ruth and
Miss Dorothy BOericke at their home in
ashington street. and one of the en-
J0yable regnions OF the week was given
Tuesday AT the hospitable home. Miss
Justine McClanahan was hostess Friday
7at-lUncheon FOR Miss Mccormick, and
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14
Other Social Events

Miss Clara Lucille Harrigan enter
tained a card club one evening last
week at the home of Mrs John Kane
in Devisadero street. The guests were.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo r. Bryne
Arnold Norman Siller
Mr.. and Mrs. II. COsten Miss Ella Kane
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Ralph Porter
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Watt Miss May McDonouch
Lutte Porter
Mr. aud Mrs. Whipple Mrs. Belle Davis
Mrs Henry Fall Miss Colcord
Mrs. Donald Burgess Beadle is es-
tabIished in her new home at 300
sherman street. corner of Clinton ave-
nue., in Alameda. She will be at home
the second Wednesday in February.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ellison celebrated
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

Mrs l. T. TascOigne OF Vancouver -
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Cudworth
OF Berkeley. After a visit of several
days in the bay cities Mrs. Tascoigne
and her hostess win leave for an ex-
tended tour Of Canada.
Mrs Mary CuneO Of San Mateo was
the cOmphmented guest at delightful
luncheon. given last week by number
of her friends. The affair was enjoyed
at villa Maria" and among the invited
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

The annual fancy dress and masquer-
ade bali Of the neutscher club will take
place. Saturday evening. February 27.
at Golden Gate hail. There will be
about 500 guests.
La AmapOla social club held a ban
quet recently that testified to the grow
ing popularity OF the club. The event
was successful and an enjoyable Occa-
sion The banquet was followed by
music and dancing. Among the men,
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

The Silver Spray social club hafa
meeting recently in the clubroomS a.
Ills Plymouth avenue. and after thS
business of the meeting was dismissa,1
the members rendered surprise n
Miss Annie Chamberlain. After an hour
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

Continued on Page u
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

The tea given by Mrs. Henry Schmie-
dell last Thursday in the laurel court
at the Fairmont brought out dozen or
more Of the younger girls in compli-
ment to Miss Elizabeth Woods. who is
such favorite among the debutantes
The laurel court is delightful place
for talk over the teacups and those
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14

Mr. and Mrs. Frank GIlson celebrated
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-01-21

News Items and Personals From
Back Swamp.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Rev D. P. Bridgers, the newly
elected pastor of our church, was
with US for the first time last
Saturday and Sunday. Every
one who met Mr.. Bridgers was
pleased with him as a pleasant
gentleman, and the large con-
gregations that heard him were
delighted and edited by his
preaching. During Sundays SER
vice Misses Pittman, Register
and Thompson sang a beautiful
song.
Mr.. Silas Griffen, of Fairmont,
recently visited his daughter,
Mrs. J. A. Thompson. Mr.. Law
Gregory, of Raft Swamp, visited
our neighborhood last Sunday
Miss Maggie Pittman spent from
Friday until Sunday with rela-
tives at Fairmont. She was ac-
companied by Miss Sallie Thomp-
son. Miss Daisy Edwards, of
Latta, S. c., spent last Sunday
afternooE in this vicinity. Mr..
Raymond Thompson, of Lum-
berton, visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs, ]. A. Thompson, last
Sunday.
The teachers, Misses Register,
McNeill and Pittman, have re-
turned from their Christmas va
cation, and are settled at work
again. The attendance at schcoI
is splendid. We have adopted
the honor roll, and the red-eyec
students are those who have
striven to do good" but have
failed. The others are rejoic
ing that their names are to be or
the golden list. They are: Eu
nice Britt, Gladys Barnes, Nellie
Benjamin, Nina and Ada Pitt
man, Sallie, Marie and Mamie
Thompson, Grafton, Ferman, Ed
die and Eva Prevatt, Fodie, Nan
ME and Cleveland Townsend
Vivian and Mitchell Smith, Liz
zie and Ducie Howell, Lettie ant
Cheston Branch.
Back Swamp, N. G.. Jan. 16
1909.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-01-21
ORRUM OCCURRENCES.
How to Reduce Meat and Lard
Bills-Weather Bluffs a Young
Man.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
DR.. J. G.. Mckenzie went to
Lumberton last Thursday.
There was an error in the per-
sonal mention of Miss Dora Cox
and Miss Emma H. Kelly visit
ing at the home of Mr.. George
Graham last Sunday. 1t Should
have been Miss Dora Cox and
Miss Bonnie Howard.
The lecture by Rev. Mr.. Stevens
last Tuesday night was enjoyed
by those present. The lecture was
on Revelation: From the Cross
to the Judgment of Sinners. -
Messrs. Fred Yates and Stin-
econ Powell went to Lumberton
Saturday. Miss Dora Cox and
Miss Bonnie Howard spent Sat-
urday at Mr.. Graham's. Mr..
McConel, of Kingstree, S. c.,
was here one day last week. -
Prof. J. A. Williams went te
Bladen Saturday. Miss Emma
H. Kelley spent Saturday at Mr..
Graham's s. Mr.. Foster BullarC
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. Liston Ivey, near Blooming
dale.
There was public debate a
Mt. Eliam last Saturday night
One of our young men had ;
date with a girl up there anl
was going to attend the debate
He started, but the weathel
being unfavorable he returned
l read in a Marion county, S
c., paper where a man killed ;
two-year-old pig that weighed
SOB pounds, and that was prob
ably the largest hog ever kille'
in Marion county. If everybod.
would raise a few hogs like that
meat and lard bills would not b,
very much.
Simon
Orrum, N. c., Jan. 16, 1909
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-01-21

pie OF North Carolina and the
South to the new policy of State
wide prohibition.
AS a part of our progress in
striving for industrial leader
ship, and because the first con-
sideration here must be the de-
velopment of a strong, efficient
people. the South in the same
spirit in which it resolved upon
an educated citizenship, has also
unalterably resolved upon a so.
ber citizenship. And having put
our hands to the plow, we appea
confidently to the patriotic mer
and women of North Carolina tt
see to it that there shall be M
looking backward.
By order of the Executive
Committee of the North Caro-
lima Anti-Saloon League.
Clarence H. Poe,
Chairman.
Raleigh, N. c., January 16
1909.