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The Washington herald., 1910-09-16

Potomac Conclave No. 40. Independent
Order of HeptasOphs, last night made
arrangements for euchre party and en-
tertainment. TO be given on September o.
for the members and ladies. The COM
mittee on arrangements is composed CT
Louis Cohen. chairman. NJ T. Pines. c.
c. Beverage. s. Goldsmith. and L. J.
Silverman.
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PrIne. for Best-kent Lawns.

Twenty-Five prizes VIII be awarded st
the next meeting OF the Rhode Island
Avenue Citizens Association to the own
ers on the best kept lawns in the dis
trict bounded by Fifteenth and Twenty
eighth streets northeast. Commissioner
Rudolph. Bradford Brown. and DR.. Lee
Corbett, the judges, took an automobile
trip yesterday for the purpose OF inspect
ing the different lawns.
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$1.95 each. Were. $500.
And these remnants:

Misses Dresses Of pcrcales and linens. made
with Dutch or high neck aud long OF threeQuarter
sleeves; size l6 Reduced from $40 and SIS to
Sl9j each.
Girls 3piece Gray Coat Suit. made with double
breasted box coat and ful!-plaited skirt; size p
Reduced from $3.50 10 $50.
10 Girls White French Lawn Dresses. made
long-waisted effect and trimmed with valenciennes
lace and fine mcks skirts finished with embroidery
and tucks; sizes 20 H. Reduced from $3.50 and
500 10 N95 each.
Girls White Crossbarred Muslin Dresses made
long-waisted style and trimmed with embroidery
and tucks; plated skirt sizes s. 10. and "A. Re-
duced from S75 70 SIS each
Third hoor-G St
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Peoples Church services.

The regular services OF the Peoples
Church will be resumed at Pythian
Temple next Sunday morning. The church
has decided to postpone for few months
the election Of a permanent pastor. to
succeed the late DR.. Alexander Kent In
the meantime, Thomas Elmer VIII, Pm.
D., is in active charge of the church
work
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Health Officer Woodward returned yes
terday from q trip to Milwaukee and
Chicago. At Milwaukee he attended the
American Public Health Association
convention. OF which he is secretary. In
Chicago he Inspected the sections where
the health officers have the most worry.
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SEEKS REFORM IN MINIS.
Acting Secretary Andrew to Bring
About Economy OverhauIinE.

Acting Secretary Andrew, OF the Treas
ury Department. has determined to tho
roughly overhaul the various minis Of
the United States with the object Of
bringing about reforms and economies.
The death OF the Assistant United
States Treasurer. Mr.. Boswell, OF Phila-
delphia, has revealed the fact that tho
subtreasury and the mint are in a dis
organized condition, and there Will be
a thorough overhauling.
Charles Alindeleff. Of New York. an ex-
pert metallurgist. will be commissioned
at once TO visit the various minis and
assay Offices.
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serlkr to Recorer E.tat.

Marguerite c. Brown has brought suit
against Jefferson B. Mealy for the recon-
veyance Of property valued at $4,000,
which she claims she decided TO him for
trust. and without any financial conside :
alton Miss Brown says she conveyed tie
estate to Mealy for business purpos ss,
and says she was engaged to him at that
time.
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School Children transferred.

School Supt Stuart yesterday. announc-
ed that children who VIII later be housed
in the new Eaton School, at Cleveland
Park. will have to attend the Henry d.
Cooke School. near Sixteenth street and
Columbia road, for the present. Eaton
School children should apply at the Hen
~ Cooke School to-day and Saturday for
entrance tickets.
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Rough Sens stnn Drill.

Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, COM
mander-in-chief of the Atlantic battle
ship fleet. reported to the Navy Depart
ment yesterday that the feet had been
obliged 70 discontinue target practice on
the Southern driA grounds, owing TO
rough seas.
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WOmen's Suit Department.

White Rajah Linen Russian Blouse Coat Shit
WIN nano-enoroidered tune skirt; size IS Re
duced from $500 % $3.50
serge Yachting SUIT. consisting II red coat and
"niie skirt; size So. Reduced from $500 % Sg.75
Imported Three piece White Linen Coat Suit
Ldna embroidered; princess dress and coat size s.
Reduced from $1,000 10 $500
White Linen Coat Suit elaborately trimmed
with imitation Irish crochet lace fun rlaited
skirt with band If lace at bottom; size Is Reduced
from 5000 20 $500
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ESTHER CHAPTER AT BANQUET.
Many Guests at Orders First Meet
ing of the Year.

ING OF the 1cnr.
Esther Chapter. No. 8. Order Of the
Eastern Star, enjoyed an entertainment
and banquet at their first fall meeting,
ar Masonic Temple. last night The
meeting was conducted by Worthy Ma
iron Miss Corinne May and Worthy Pa
troa Daniel Boush.
The entertainment consisted Of, a
sketch entitled The Old Maid Sisters. q"
which was given by Past Patron Frank
Birgfeld and Frank Morgan. A number
Of visitors from Illinois, Arkansas. and
Maine were present
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ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders.

Maj EVAN " JOHNSON. T.. Sixth Infantry.
viii report 70 president Of the Army War Col
lege. this city.
First Lieut. QUINN GRAY. Coast ARTILLERY Corps.
viii report 20 commanding Orhoer Walter Reed
Gem Al Hospital. for treatment.
By dirvvuru Il the President. Second Lieut.. Al
Ian -. POPE. Tenth CaTalry. IS detailed -
professor Of military science and tactics a. s..
JOINS school New YORK. % take eject No
TC1'her J. VICE First Lieut.. MEIER {. RICH
Us. L. 5. A.. retired
Car LANNING PARSONS, Ninth Cavalry. de-
tailed 20 enter the next class az the Mounted
Service School. and viii report 10 c0mmaadant
4 The school at Fort Riley. HANS, on SeD-
temler 3 1910. for duty
Col ORIN r. MITCHELL. Ordnance Department.
VIII Proceed 20 Fort Monroe and Fort Wool,
Va on 0f5ciaI business.
MAJ. WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS Ordnance Depart
ment Will make four visits Ter mouth during
October. November. and December 10 the Works
Of the Du Pont Powder Company.
Leave for one nlonth. 90 take effect November I.
granted Capt. EDWIN o. SARRATT. Coast
Captaia EDWIN O. sARRATT Coast ARTILLERY
Cors. Is assigned 10 Thirty-hfJh Company.
Coast ARTILLERY Cops
Leave gI1nted EARNEST VI. REEVE. Twenty
ninth Infantry. Is extended ten days
Leave on surgeons ctrtidcate granted Mai THOM-
AS b. LAMOREUX. Coast Artillery Corps. IS
extended enc month
Naval Orders.
COmmander T. ". RINRAID. detached duty Naval
Academy. Annapolis ~ duty as head u Engi-
neering Experiment Station. Annapolis.
Lieut.. W. Il FURLONG. 10 duty command CHI
Lieut. W. 0. SPEARS. to duty Iowa as senior en-
Lieu. W. P, GADDIs. detached duty Dolphin; to
duty Eagle.
Marine Corps Orders.
Capt. D. C. NicDCUGAL. granted leave Of abseucs
f0r one lcoutl from September "a 1910.
First Lieut. J. J. MEADE. granted further delay
Of month and five days IN repOrting in obs
dienCe 70 orders o. August 81
Col. p. s.. G.. MURPHY. detached Command Ma
zine Barracks. navy yard. Philadelphia; report
Immediately. BY letter, TO the major general
c0mmandant
Lieut.. Col GEORGE BARNETT. detached bead
quarters L. $ NJ C., upon expiration q leave,
70 command Marine Barracks. navy yard. Phila-
delphia.
Maj ]. X. RUSSELL. detlched c. s NJ c.. and
Pekin. China, 70 command American legation
First Lieut. r F. LUDLOW, granted leave q alb
sence for tveDty-ole days from September 4.
1910
Col l. W T WALLER. granted leave Of absence
i.v hfIeen days RON September l6. 1910,
Capt J. ", WADLEIGH. appointed acting assist
ant GuaIJerrasteg. L. s. H. g.. for duty as post
ouartemaster az Marine Barracks navy yard.
Boston. ricc Mai A " CATLIN. relieved.
First Lieut. II. W. STONE appointed acting assist
ant Qusrtsrmaster. L. : VI. G for duty as
most quorteTmas-er az Marine Barracks. navy
yssd Portsmouth. y d.. vice First Lieut. T. ID.
BARBER. relieved
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Lighthouse Keeper Dtes.

Capt. Thomas w. COstin. for nearly
thirty years in charge OF the Piney
Point Lighthouse, died OF stomach trou-
BILE last week. Capt. Costin was wen
known 10 the rivermen OF the Lower
Potomac, and stood eighth ia point OF
service In this district. He entered the
service IN 1871
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FAREWELL TO THOMAS DUFFIN.
Employed Officers of Y. NJ. c. A.
Hold Annual Picnic.

HOIu AnnunI Picnic.
The annual picnic OF the employed Off
GERS OF the Y. NJ. G. A and their fami-
hes was held in Rock Creek Park yester-
day afternoon. The occasion was in the
nature OF a farewell 10 Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas w. Dufin. who leaves on Octo-
Der for Mr.. Dufin's former home. at
Eric. Pa
Mr.. Duffin has recently received the ap-
pointment as associate general secretary
OF the Erie Y. NJ. c. A His new posi-
ton Will make him responsible for the
financial and business management OF the
building enterprise. and for the conduct
OF the business department Of the asso-
citation in its general work.
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Divtdends Coz Bank Crehitnr.

The Comptroller OF the Currency yes
terday declared fourth dividend Of 10
per cent to creditors Of the First National
Bank of East Brady. Pa. This makes a
total Of 80 per cent In dividends that
have been paid.
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1926 each. Value, $500.
And these remnants :

! Black BRUSSELS Net Blouse all-0yer tucked ane
trimmed with black net; Dutch neck and three
quarter sleeves finished with quilting; size s. Re
duced from Sl275 to S675.
Black Chantilly lace OTerblouse: size g. Re.
ducod from $50 10 SIS
Black Chiffon Cloth Ovcrbouse trimmed Will
eaek soutache braid and chiffon quilting. Reduced
from $50 70 S6T5
Natural P0ugeo Waist. embroidered in reseda
green iasiens on side. size 50. Reduced from S2 s.
20 s 90
Tucked India silk Waists in light blueand-w white
from S575 10 4 IS each.
Black Ram silk Waists. tailored effects tucked
and trimmed with sontache braid braided high col
lar; sizes 81, g. g. and T. Reduced from s. % tc
$500 each.
Third hour-G 81
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Mrs. James H. Tibbitts. OF Ingleside,
left yesterday for Chicago. where she
will join her sister, Mrs. Ida Miller.
They viii make a tour Of the Orient.
travelling in Japan and China. and spend
the winter as guests OF Mrs Tibbitts'
daughter, the wife Of Lieut. William R.
Dear. Of the Medical Corps, U. S. A.,
now stationed at Batangas. Luzon. P. l..
They Will return next summer. after
visiting India, Egypt. Turkey. and other
countries
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Mrs. Taft and Son in New York.

New York. Sept l5.-Mrs. William II.
Taft. wife of the President. accompanied
by her younger son. Charlie. and Mrs.
A. T. McClintock, arrived at the Plaza
from Beverly, Mass. to-day.
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$l0.75 each. Were $500.
Ind these remnants !:

/ Handsome White Ltnen Russian Blouse Dress
WIN me net yoke trimmed with applique and wid'
lace insertion: high neck and long sleeves; size 80
Reduced from 5000 10 $50
White Lingerie Dress made Of all-over emhroid
ey and lace insertion: high neck With lace collar
long Neeres With lace cuffs; size I6 Reduced fIou
$3.50 20 SZD
Dainty White Lingerie Dress richly trimmed
win embroidery and lace insertion: Dutch neck and
'ong sleeves; size s. Reduced from $3.50 70 $3.50.
Tan Rajah Silk Dress. net yoke finished with
emmoidery 20 match high neck and long sleeves
simulated oveTskirt: size IS Reduced from 81 q
20 $3.50
peft Blue Linen Dresses trimmed With en-
hroidery and white lace insertion: Dutch neck and
tnreequarter sleeves: simulated overskirt: sizes y
ana &C. Reduced from SIG. 80 to $50 each
Lavender Linen Dress hand embroidered with
iaee yoho and three quarter lace sleeves dyed q
match; high neck: plain killed skirt; size IS Re
sucsd from $50 70 SS75
IA.rd fcor-G s.
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Miss Edith May Buchanan and DR..
Starr Parsons were married last even
ing at o'clock at the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs Frederick ]. Leonard brother
in-law and sister OF the bride. IN Quincy
street. The wedding was solemn Jed by
DR.. William A. Haggerty. pastor Of Pet
worth Methodist Episcopal Church. The
decorations were OF goldenrod and
greens. The bride wore a gown OF white
satin. with a veil held with orange bios
SONS, and carried Bride roses. There
was no reception. and the couple
left shortly after the ceremony Tor a
short trip 20 Atlantic City. They will
be at home after October ! at 1909 I.
street northwest The brides travelling
gown was OF blue broadcloth. with hat
Of the same shade trimmed with
feathers.
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SLATED FOR CONDEMNATION
Meridian Hill Lnnd to he site Of
Public Parks.

For the purpose of acquiring part OF
the grounds TO be used for parklnGs in
the neighborhood OF Hall and Elvan's
subdivision. Meridian Hill. condemna-
ton proceedings will soon be begun.
By an act OF January % last Congress
authorized the Interior Department TO
acquire the land. and appropriated $780,
CO., Two of the blocks required can he
procured without difficulty. but the third
one is held for an exorbitant price by its
owners.
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TUCKERMAN ON TOP
Chevy Chase Golfer Reaches
the Semi-finals
IN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY

Defeats Harold Weber, of Toledo,
Playing Extra Hole Match, and
Comes Out Ahead One Up-MeetS
Warren *. Wood, Of Chicago, To-
dny-FOur Left TO Fight Il Out.
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Friday Special in
Girls Dresses.

An odd lot of Girls Dresses,
made of figured lawns, in waist
line effect, with Dutch neck, three
quarter sleeves, and full-plaited
skirt, finished with deep hem. Sizes
s to IA.
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FRIDAYS REMNANT DAY.
Friday Special in
Women'S Silk Dresses.

A small lot (about q in alb OF
Women's Messaline Silk Dresses
in black and plain shades of navy
blue, rose, brown, reseda, and cleo
trio blue; yoke and cuffs made OF
fine net and trimmed with SOU
tache braid to match; Gibson plaits
extend over the shoulders; sleeves
are finished with fine tucks; skirts
are in the new modified hobble eff
feet. All sizes.
$10.75 each. Were $500.
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HOPING FOR THE BEST.

Some OF the almost impossible things
We hope for this theatrical season, says
an exchange. are.
Safe and sane press notices.
Musical comedies which viii not make
our best girl blush.
A few Jokes which are altogether new.
A song or two that has no reminiscent
melody.
A meIodrama villain who doesn't smoke
cigarettes.
A smaller number Of the 'tween act
thirsty ones.
Fewer efreminate chorus men.
And
One or two real plays.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Kearn. who
have been on an eight months tour Of
Europe3 have arrived in Washington
They win be at home at 50 street
northwest
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Mr.. de Thai, OF the Russian Embassy
has returned 70 Washington for a few
days from Observation-Disclosures but
win return there in a few days to join
Ambassador and Baroness Rosen, who
VIII probably not return 10 this city
until the last OF October
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Friday Special in
Black Silk Waists.

A small lot-the remainder of
our sale of last week-ofered at
a very special price Made of good
quality black taffeta silk, in tailored
effects, and finished with clusters of
fine tucks; fasten in front under
Nandyke points, finished with silk
quilting.
$3.50 each. Value. 500.
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in The SOCIALWORLD
japanese Ambassador to Re-
turn September q.
NOW AT BUENA VISTA SPRINGS
Invitations Issued for wedding of
Miss Mary HnthOrn Perkins and
Lieut.. ID. Pratt Mannix, jr., Z. =. ",
mt Philadelphia Next NOTWITHSTANDING
White NuptiaIs October -.

Tho japanese Ambassador and Baron
ess Uchida. who have spent the summer
at Buena Vista Springs. will return TO
the embassy Sept ember q.
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Mr.. and Mrs Morris Wolf. who were
married August p, have returned from
their honeymoon trip. and are visiting
Mrs. VOLTS parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Baer They Will remain in the
city about ten days before going to their
future home in Florida.
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One or two real plays.

FEWER eneminate chorus men
And
One or two real plays.
After the matinee at the Belasco Thea
ter yesterday. the members OF The
Little Damozel" company presented the
I English stage director, Edward Fitz-
gerald, with a handsome solid silver
! toilet set. The presentation speech was
happily made by Miss May Buckley, the
leading lady Of the organization. The
I event marked the pleasant termination VI
! Mr. F1tzgerald's services with the com
| pany. for. brought over from Eng'ar
six weeks ago by Henry W. Savage 10
stage The Little Damozel," which is
an English production. Mr.. Fitzgerald
/ left for New York last night, z ID sails
/ for London on the Cedric on Saturday.
II responding 70 the presentation speech
Of Miss Buckley, Mr.. Fitzgerald said
that Washington was the most beautiful
and delightful city he had ever visited.
and complimented the American members
OF the company on their Capital
Asked II she thought actors earned their
salaries. Miss Grace GoodaT. one n the
principals in George NJ Cohan's new
comedy, 'Get-Rich-Quick WalMngford, q"
answered:
THAT IS a difficult question 70 answer,
and it depends largely upon the serious
ness and earnestness Of the actor and
upon the part he plays. But as a rule
one can safely say that the actor earns
his salary. whatever II is The mere fact
that he appears before an impartial
public TO be scrutinized and criticised.
be his work ever so artistically done. is
worth any salary any manager could Of
fer. Then. too. there IS the nervous
strain. for which no money ever could
compensate It may look easy, but It IS
worth all that is paid for it,"
Alice Lloyd, the English musical han
Coincidence is booked for Chase's in the
early fail. The McNaughtons. one OF
whom is the fair Allee's husband. will
appear in the same bill
The last Washington appearance Of
May BOley. whose character work IN
Three Million Dollars" has won for
her many encomiums. was in THE Girl
with the Whooping Cough" In which she
shone as the inebriated chorus girl Be
fore that she played in "The Candy
Shop"
Robert billiard still has many impor-
tant cities TO play in "a Fool There
Was" his great success Of last season.
He has engaged for his support BertOn
Churchill. Virginia Pearson. Stella Arch
er. Winifred Burke. Lillian Collins,
George Clare. Edwin Holland. Horace
Mitchell, w. c. Bristor, Frank Russell.
Edward Clare, and the wonderful child
player, Boots" Wurster. who aroused
so much admiration in last years pro-
ducton Of the graphic play suggested by
KiplinSs Vampire poem.
sfTTorurHa. TorrF hoe 49,. -..,.--s
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Heptasophs to Hold Euchrn.

The Householder has been secured for
Chase's. and soon. too.
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Mrs. William L. Marshall and Miss
Maitland Marshall. accompanied by Mrs.
Marshall's sister. Hiss Colquitt, who have
spent short time at Old Point Comfort.
have returned to this city.
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ward Nordhon. Mr. and Mrs Otto c..
Nordhoff. Mrs. Marie Ruths. Frederick
William Nordhon. Edwin Nordhon. and
Frederick C. Nordhoff. Of Baltimore.
Capt and Mrs. J. ). Lenihan an6 chill
dren have returned from Atlantic City
and are at their apartment in the MARI
borough.
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Lieut.. ard Mrs John Hastings Howard,
who are visiting the latter's parents,
Lieut. Gen. and Mrs. Adna r. Chaffee,
at Los Angeles. Cal, will leave there
the last OF this month for Fort D. A
Russell. where Lieut. Howard Is sta
toned
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Mrs. Harold Levy. OF the Ashley, has
as her guests Mrs. William wise and
son. OF Birmingham. Ala.
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Miss Lottie VI. Henry, daughter OF Mrs.
Jennie Henry. and Mr.. Russell ]. Cart
ridge. of Chicago. IL. were married
Wednesday evening at o'clock al the
home OF the bride. a Third street north
east. The house was prettily decorated
with palms and cut flowers. Owing 10
the recent death OF the bridegroonn's
father, the wedding was quiet one. and
only the immediate families and intimate
friends were present. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Donald Macleod. The
bride and bridegroom left for a trip
through the North and West. stopping
In Atlantic City. Niagara Falls. and Chi
cago.
Miss Edna c. Elliott and Norveu H.
Cobb were married Wednesday at 4
O'Clock. in the apartment OF the brides
mother, in the Rockingham. Rev J.
Howard Wells performed the ceremony.
which was attended by a small gathering
Of relatives and close friends. The bride
was gOwned in a travelling SUIT OF dark
blue cloth. with a hat TO match, and
carried a bouquet OF Bride roses and
violets Following the Ceremony an in
formal reception was held. and later in
the evening Mr.. and Mrs Cobb left for
wedding trip They will make their
future home in Denver. Col.
Dr. and Mrs. William II. Fox. who
have spent the summer at York Harbor
and Lake Sunapee. y. H., have returned
to Washington and opened their resi-
dence in Jefferson place.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. G. Fischer VIII return
to Washington early In November and
open their apartment in the Connecticut.
They have been abroad for several
months.
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Senior Don Luis Ricoy and Senior Don
German Bulle, Of tho Mexican embassy
stan. have returned from their summer
outing.
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Naval Orders.

CUumander 7. ". RINRAID. detached duty Naval
Academy. Annapolis; - duty head u Eng
neering Experiment Station. Annapolis.
Lieut. W. l. FCRLONG 10 duty command CHI
C7gO.
Lieut. W. O. SPEARS. TO duty Iowa as senior en-
Cineer officer.
/ GAnDTS detached frfv Dolrhfu- 10
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Alice Lloyd, the English musical hall
Coincidence, is booked for Chase's in the
early fail. The McNaughtons. one OF
whom is the fair Allees husband will
appear in the same bill
Bisbee daily review., 1910-10-19
GUNNELS BENEFIT
 THURSDAY EvtN|AG
THREE PERFORMANCES AT THE ROYAL WILL HELP MOST woR- THY CASE

As previously stated in this paper the Royal theatre management will give a benefit show Thursday niSEt in behalf of Mrs. Gunnells who was recently burned out, suffering total loss. The Copper Queen Band has agreed to donate its services for the occasion and with special" subjects given this change by the Royal you will be fully guaranteed good en- joyable time.
 To avoid the ruch and waiting re served seats will be sold fcr the DC cas,on at 25 cents hut the regular admission will remain the same Phone 15S and get seat. Tickets ordered by phone will not bc held after 7:30 P. M Thursday. Three shows will be given. beginning re- spectixely 7:15, S:36 and 9:45 P. NJ Concert opens at ZOO P. Nj. These arrangements have been made in the behalf of the aged lady by J. J. Patton who has done much toward the bene- fit fund