The Washington herald., 1911-08-06

NJ. Abbott. of Annapolis, and Mr.. Ar
thur Lee Bosley, Of Baltimore. Mr.. Smith
was reelected by the commissioners may
or OF Arundel-on-the-Bay by reclamation.
These are stirring days among US.
Hardly had the interest Of the election
died out when we were threatened by
forest fire Of spectacular proportions,
not very close, but in full view of the
whole Bay Shore part OF town. Some
forty gentlemen from Pfttsburg have
been camping at Bay Ridge, and whether
there was connection between their camp
fires and this forest blaze none seem
to know, but they had 1t under control
before outside help arrived. Arundel,
being SO completely point Of land in
the bay. is rather timid about burning
woods, as the only escape would be by
water II fire once stretched across the
mainland. No one believes there Is real
danger, but a few thrills are felt as
the wind gets around to bad quarter.
Half in a spirit of chivaIry, half in
a joke, a rival ticket for the election
Of seven commissioners composed entirely
of ladies was prepared by the gentle
men. With one exception. all were
Washingtonians, and though they were
greatly relieved at failing to secure a
majority vote. they think the compliment
rendered them very graceful; and really
the vote polled for the ladies' was quite
large. Among those mentioned were
Mrs. Philander johnson, Mrs. Thomas
w. Smith, Mrs. Medford, Mrs. NJ. I.
Weller. Mrs. E. c.. Graham, Mrs. ]. c.
O'Neill. Mrs. ]. c. Courts. and Mrs. Lin
coin Townsend.
Little Miss Mildred Getty had the
novel experience Of receiving a special
delivery by pony express" quite in the
70 chi Inr1 n@ r1N lou
Getty. of Silver Spring, Md. brought
the letter to his daughter, riding fifty
five miles from his home to this place
on the mare Kentucky LII. Neither
rider nor ridden were the worse for the
experience. and after a dip in the bay
and one night OF rest both started on the
return to Washington in good order. 1t
is sad to relate that the important letter
contained. on examination, an invitation
from Miss Getty's dentist for a sitting.
Thanks to the efforts Of Judge Abbott.
the gathering OF taxes on dogs owned
in Washington has been stopped, and the
money already received is to be refunded.
Judge Abbott's efforts were the more
appreciated as his dogs were exempt
from the levy, being owned in Annapolis,
the tax being leveled at visiting dogs.
Mayor Thomas w. Smith left a few
days ago for Atlantic City, where his
family are staying, but is expected
back with the party to open his cot
tage here for the balance of the sea-
son.
Mr. NJ. l. Weller and family, includ-
ing Miss Mary Mccarthy. have re-
opened Deer Lodge and are expecting
a large house party of Washingtonians
shortly.
Miss Ruth Adams. OF Washington, and |
Of Miss Graham.
Great regret is felt that Mr.. and Mrs |
Philander Johnson have closed their |
for this month, Mrs. johnson |
having gone with friends to Asheville |
n. C., until September.
Mr.. Fitzgerald and DR.. Stratton and |
sister, all of Washington. have had a |
pleasant stay with the family of Mr.. |
J. c. Courts.
Mr.. n. H. Shea came over for the |
election. and the weather tempted him |
to prOlong his vacation several days. |
Miss Helen Shea has as her guest Miss |
Jones. OF the National Capital
Mr.. Peter Mcintyre and his grandson
have been Joined by other members of
the household at Rose Cottage. Mr..
may lay claim to the title of |
oldest inhabtant," as regards sojoura
here, though in age he is Junior to
many. He has opened his home for
twenty-five consecutive seasons
The weather continues ideal, with
Few mosquitoes and fewer flies. There
Is no sickness here. but two near-trag-
edies have occurred, one concerning Mr..
Lincoln Townsend. who fell into a six
ieen-foot cistern that was being re-
paired, but sustained no injury other
than severe Jolt: the second accident
was to a sailing party. which was be-
>almed for hours and all were some
what affected by the heat, Mr.. Hislop.
IF Norfolk. so seriously that he was
taken to the Emergency Hospital in
Annapolis. but after a few days treat
nent was pronounced quite well.
Mrs Medford and Mrs Shaver, of
have as guests Miss Nora
Davidson and Miss Benny.
Mr.. Horace George and wife and Mr..
md Mrs. Johnson have taken a cottage
lere.