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The evening world., 1912-03-18

WASHINGTON. March Ia--Mrs. Jos.
eph Letter Of Chicago. to whom . third
child. Thomas wiiiiamb Letter. was
born several weeks ago. 10 critically III
At the homo OF her father. Col. John n.
Williams.
Mrs. Letter and the baby were In the
Providence Hospital and she soon felt
no improved that she insisted upon re.
turning to her fathers homo. Unfor-
tunately shs caught cold on her trip
across the city and her illness has
steadily become worse. Her condition
II regarded ~ serious.
The evening world., 1912-03-18

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The evening world., 1912-03-18
A New Stomach
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Restore
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Mans q sufferer from Dyspepsia, iAdi'
kestion and kindred ailmeats " she es-
eestlve organs carries around an aesoieseIy
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POOL for evsr.iAcrsasins disorders. The
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The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Riding and Hunt
Club to Hold Meet.

The military race meet at Benning
will be held under the auspices Of the
newly organized Riding and Hunt Club
OF Washington, and besides being one
Of the most remarkable meets held here
In recent years, will have an important
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Junior Committee of Boys
Home to Give Performance.

On Friday, May 3, at the Belasco
Theater. the junior committee OF the
Working Boys Home, will give a
theatrical performance, consisting of
two plays. The first will be a short
sketch OF life in the Philippines Maria
Dolores" by Capt. Granville Fortes-
cue, a touching story of the love of a
Philippine girl for an American Of
ficer. The second will be Gilbert S
clever comedy, Because She Loved
Him So,' the regular weekly offering
of the Butterfield Players.
The Junior committee of the Working
Boys Home consists OF Mrs. Walter
Tuck erman. president: Mrs. Theodore
Noyes, first vice president; Mrs Gilbert
Grosvenor. second vice president; Miss
Mary McCauley, third vice president
Mrs. George Howland Chase, treasurer;
Miss Hildegarde Nagel. secretary: Miss
Sophie Johnston, assistant secretary
Mrs. Victor Cushman. Mrs. Granville
Fortescue. Mrs. Richard Harlow. Mrs.
Cary Langhorne, Mrs Arthur Lee, and
Mrs. Walter wilcox.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Dates Changed For
Entertaining Visitors

The dates originally set for the on
tertalnments in honor of the party ot
distinguished Frenchmen who are COM
ing to this country in connection with
The presentation of the Rodin burst. La
France" to the Lake Champlain Mem
orial Association, have been changed
somewhat because they have bse1 de-
iByed in reaching Washington. Thev
arc due to arrive here some time this
evening, and their Washington head
quarters will be the New Willard.
Tomorrow morning the delegates and
number OF other guests are Invited
to visit Mt. Vernon aboard the u. s. s.
Dolphin. LUNCHEON will be served on
the little craft, and upon the return
of the party to the city they will go
TO the French embassy to be the guests
of Nine. Jusserand for tea. These en-
tertainments were to have taken place
today. ......
The reception and dinner which were
TO have been given at the White House
tomorrow in honor of the visiting
Frenchmen have been postponed until
Tuesday owing to the absence of the
President, who will be In Massachu-
sets tomorrow. ..
The Amba ssador and Nine. Jusserand
VIII entertain at dinner Monday
evening at the embassy, and among the
other entertainments of Monday will
be a luncheon which Countess de Cham
brun. wife of the military attache of
the French embassy, will give In com
pliment to her brother-in-law, Viscount
Charles de Chambrun, who was a sec
retary OF the embassy here several
years ago. and who is a member of the
Champlain party.
The reception which was to have been
given this afternoon at the National
Press Club, with the visiting foreigners
as the honor guests, has been postponed
until some time tomorrow afternoon or
evening
Miss Mabel Boardman is a member OF
Senator du Points weekend house party
at his home, near Wilmington, Del.
Miss Sadie Murray. daughter of Maj.
Gen. Arthur Murray, L. 8. A., and
Mrs. Murray, will be one of the brides
maids at the wedding OF Miss Carol
Newberry and Capt. Wentworth AL
leyne. OF the Queens own Regiment.
The wedding will take place early In
June in Detroit.
Theodore Molkenboer, the we'll
known Dutch artist, who has recently
completed a portrait of the President,
entertained at a farewell tea yester-
day afternoon at his studio, 1906 |
street. Assisting the host was Clovis
Sermin. of the Peabody Conservatory
of Music. a fellow -countryman of Mr..
Molkenboer who sang a number OF
French and German songs. Mr..
Molkenboer will sail for Europe May
7 and will give an. exhibition Of his
work in Paris some time in June.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28

bearing on determining the kind of
horse most suitable for the United
States army.
The secretary of war, the secretary of
the navy, Major General Wood, Major
Henry T. Allen and Perry Belmont are
some of those from official and social
life Interested in making the event an
unprecedented success. There are al
ready IS subscribers to the purses
for $l0O each, and the Chevy Chase
Club. Metropolitan Club, Riding and
Hunt Club, Army and Navy Club and
the Washington branch of the United
States Cavalry and Remount Associa-
tion have given cups to be contested
Lor. Besides these, there will be the
Elklns memorial purse Of 81 900 donated
oy the family of the late Senator With
rev exceptions all the races will be for
gentleman riders, who will come mostly
from hunt clubs.
Extensive preparations are being
made for the Red Cross convention
~,i,Eh MhiGn opens here May I. Many distin-
work are expected for the occasion,
and several of the Diplomatic Corps
nave been appointed to represent their
governments. Some Of those thus desig-
Senor de Cana; the minister of Switzer-
iand, DR.. Paul Ritter; the minister OF
Belgium Emmanuel Havenith; the
Histet' OF sweden, w. A. F. Ekengren:
the Persian charge d,affaires, Mira
Al kuli Khan; the naval attache of
tne French embassy, Viscount Benoist
dAzy: the military and naval attaches
or the Russian embassy, Colonel Baron
de Bode and Commander Vassilief:
the military and naval attaches of the
Japanese embassy, Captain Hiraga and
Lieutenant Colonel lnouye; and the
nrst secretary of the Slamese legation,
| Edward Lotus.
Nine. Bakhmeteff, wife of the Rus
sian ambassador, who has been active
In the work of the Red Cross in her
husbands country, has been appointed
a delegate by the Russian Red Cross
Society, as has been Ivan Dmitrow, sec
ond secretary of the embassy
Viscountess day, wife of the
French naval attache, has also been
| appointed delegate by the Red Cross
| OF her native country. Her interest in
| the society is Of long standing, her
father, M; de Vogue, being president of
Much festivity will mark the advent
| OF the foreigners. including a unique en-
| tertainment which the President and
| Mrs. Taft have planned for Friday
| afternoon, May H.. in their honor. On
| that date they will give an afternoon
reception and dance. the first afternoon
dance In the history OF the historic
Executive Mansion, and If the weather
permits, the White House gardens will
| be thrown open to the guests. This
| would make it a memorable occasion
| as the old-fashioned gardens in the rear
Of the Presidents house are then in
their full glory.
Commander Robert Kyle Crank u. g.
N, who has been spending several days
in Washington at the Grafton Hotel, re-
| turned to his ship, the Georgian, in the
Boston navy yard.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Rudolph and Barthold
Guests of Germans

In appreciation of the work they
have done in advancement OF the per-
sonal liberties and comfort and happi-
ness of the German residents of
Washington. dinner and reception
will be given Congressman Richard
Barthold OF Missouri and Commits
sioner Cuno H. Rudolph under the
auspices of the Central Union of the
German Societies of the District at
the New Willard next Wednesday
evening.
Invitations will be extended to about
400 guests among whom will be a
delegation from Baltimore.
The principal speakers will be Simon
Wolf and George w. Spier. Music will
be furnished by the singing societies
OF the Saengerbund and Arion Club.
The committee of arrangements con-
sists of Kurt Noelckner. chairman;
Martin Wiegand. Gustave Bender.
william F. Myers. Karl Kammel and
G.. Schwegler.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Congressman Littleton
And His Wife Entertain.

Congressman and Mrs. Martin w
Littleton of New York were hosts at
dinner last evening in the Cabinet room
of the New Willard in honor of the
members of the Press Association Of
Long Island. Among the guests were
the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Champ Clark, Con-
gresham Fitzgerald, all of the corre-
spondents for Texas and Tennessee pa
pers, and of the New York papers.
Mrs. Littleton organized the fifty edi-
tors of Long Island into the Press Asso-
cation and thev will be her guests for
four days, during which time she will
show them the points OF interest about
the capital
Col Thomas w Symons, L. s. A..
and Mrs. Symons sailed on the Kroon-
land yesterday from New York to spend
the summer, abroad: They VIII visit
their son. Thomas w. Symons, jr. at
oxford after being Joined in Paris by
mons, who went abroad earlier in the
season with party of friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler p. Anderson
will be among those entertaining at
inner this evening.
Mrs. Arthur ]. Parsons entertained at
. rPcention last evening in compliment
to Abdul Bahia, the Persian renglonist.
who is delivering a series of lectures
here.
=
The Spanish Minister and Nine. Riano
| We're among those entertaining at din
ner last evening.
-.!--
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Jenkins We're
among those entertaining informally at
dinner at the Chevy Chase Club last
evening.
Capt, Edward Carpenter, Y. S. A.
and Mrs. Carpenter had small party OF
friends dining with them at Se club
last evening.
The Military Attsche of the French
Embassy and Countess de Chambrun
were hosts at dinner last evening.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
TOGiVe Address.

"The Passing of National Religions
and the Coming of Universal Reli-
gion" Is the subject of an address to-
night by the Rev Edwin Evans before
the Free Religious Society at 314
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The
public is invited.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28

The Spanish Minister and Nine, Riano
We're among those entertaining at din
ner last evening.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28

MIS-. Arthur ]. Parsons entertained at
. recenfion last evening in compliment
to Abdul BAHIA. the Persian religionist.
here
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Theta Sigma Sorority
Gives Spring Dance.

The Theta Sigma Sorority OF Central
High School gave their spring dance
at Mrs. Dyers', 1911 r street north
west, which proved to be one OF the
most brilliant eevnts held by the or
! ganizations OF that school this season.
The ballroom was deliberately deco
rated in lavender and gold, the sorority
colors.
The souvenir programs were in the
form of lavender suede card cases,
lined in gold silk with the Greek char
! acters Theta Sigma stamped in gold
| on the front. bringing out the club
colors very conspicuously.
Miss Ruth T. Beavers and Walter p.
Hibbs led the promenade to the dining
room at the intermission, during which
| time refreshments were served.
Those present including guests. men,
bers of the sorority and their friends
were as follows:
Miss Ruth T. Beavers. Miss Eliza beth
B. Hubbard. Miss Florence Davis, Miss
MARGARET Mabruder. Miss Elizabeth
Aman. Miss Angela Nandoren, Miss
Frances Todhunter. Miss Ruth Bel
helmina Burch. Miss Margaret Knowles,
Miss Vera Robertson, Miss Marie john
son, Miss Dorothy Mack. Miss Phoebe
stine. Miss Florence steffens: Miss Miss
Margaret Brown, Miss Edna HaZen
Walter 2. Hibbs. Charles H. Ruoff. DR.
Melville P. Esin, William Lesher, OF
| to Rupert, r. Ffollingsworth. Rema
Argo, Jarret White. Dudley Younger
Harry Gordon. Robert Stuntz. Fred Mis-.
tretta. Tarleton Bean. Martin West
| Clay Thompson, b. Deinelt Hammack
Welden. Curtain, Schmidt. Porter. Nub-
| son, Vandoren.
The chaperons were Mrs. F. r. Stef
| fens, Mrs. A. p. Davis, and Mrs. A. G
Judson.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler p. Anderson
will be among those entertaining at
inner this evening.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28

DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Jenkins were
among those entertaining informally at
dinner at the Chevy Chase Club last
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
LOCAL MENTION

Capt. Smith and the Titanic Disaster
To-day, Virginia. 2, r, G,
Shower Bath, Stag Hotel, COS 9th. Great
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Miss Groves Weds.
William F. Matteson.

Mr.. and Mrs James s. Groves, of Mt.
Ida. Va, announce the marriage of
their daughter. Miss Christine o.
Groves, to william f. Matteson, OF
Washington. The wedding ceremony
took place In Foundry NJ. e. Church,
Tuesday afternoon, April g. at
o'clock, the Rev. William r. Wedder-
spoon officiating.
Upon their return to Washington from
their wedding trip to the Virginia Hot
Springs, Mr.. and Mrs. Matteson will be
at home after May 15, at the Champlain
r.
Mrs. Clarence Edwards, who accom-
panied Brigadier General Edwards to
New York, from where he sailed for
Europe last week, will return to Wash
ington today.
The Washington times., 1912-04-28
Social Washington Emerges From Gloom
Caused By Disaster to the Titanic
Mrs. Mac Veagh to Sail
for Europe on
Tuesday,

The Secretary OF the Treasury and
Mrs. MacVeagh left Washington early
this morning for New York. and on
Tuesday the latter will sail on the
Kaiser Wilhelm III for Europe. Mrs.
MacVeagh will spend Ave months trav-
cling and visiting the various springs
and resorts, and will join the Secretary
at their summer home In Dublin, N. H.,
in October. -\.
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Mrs. E. Hope Slater Is among those
who will sail for Europe on the Kaiser
Wilhelm II on Tuesday.
A luncheon followed by dancing on
board the L. s. s. Mayflower will be
given Saturday, May 4, by Lieutenants
Sterling and Manly.
Among those frorh Washington who
will sail on the Princess Irene from
New York on Tuesday for Naples will
be Mrs. John Lindsay Morehead and
Miss Cornelia Burton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
WRiNkLELESS SKIN
NOW EASY TO HAVE
CFrom Family Phvsieian.)

There's no excuse for any woman
having wrinkles now. 1t has been
found that simple mixture of saxo-
lite and witch hazel has a remarkable
action upon the deepest wrinkles, no
matter what their nature, whether
caused by worry. habitual frowning,
a debilitated condition or the rayages
of Father Time This harmless rem
edy, which anyone can easily make,
obtaining the Ingredients at any drug
store, acts both as aa astrinGent and
Ia tonic. The combined effect of
Tightening the skin and frightening
its vitality IS To Immediately affect
every line and wrinkle. keeping the
cuticle smooth ana firm as in youth
The proportions are one ounce sax
olite tpowdered) 10 onehaH pint
witch hazel. The solution should be
used as u wash lotion. 1t is equally
effective in disposing OF fabbiness of
check and neck, as well as sagging
below the ewes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06

The remains of Mrs. Miles Leonard
We're brought to this town for burial
from Clinton, last Saturday
f. L. Wellington went to Portland
on business, one day last week.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. F. L. yelling
ton for several weeks started for her
home in Montana. last Friday
Timothy Sanborn died, Feb. 2. at
the age of 81 years. Funeral services
were held, Monday. at his residence.
y widow, also a son Fred Sanborn of
this town and daughter, Mrs Hattie
Bailey OF Quebec survive.
Mrs. Abbie Taylor died. Sunday.
Feb. 4, after very short illness. Fun
eral services win be held, Wednesday.
at her home A son, John Taylor of
this town survives, also a sister, Mrs.
Strout of Gardiner. two brothers, +.
l.. Libby of Albion and Gustavus Lib
by of South Gardiner.
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PiTTsToN.

EASF-The members of the Epworth
League will hold supper in the church
dining room, Wednesday evening, for the
benefit of the church, and it is hoped
there may be good attendance.
Ruth, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Stewart. who has been very
i'll with pneumonia, is now better
Mrs. Ada Allen, who has been spend
ing a few weeks at home, went to Farm
ingdale Sunday.
Miss May Marson. who has been nurs-
ing in Boston, is expected to return to
her home very soon.
Mr. and Mrs. c. f. Jones were callers
in this place. Wednesday.
f. w Mansir. who has been confined
to the house with an attack of neuritis,
has so far recovered as--to be out of
doors.
Mrs. f. u. McFadden of Dresden, a
former resident of this place, is in i'll
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Marson were bust
ness visitors in Gardiner. Friday.
Contractor James Whalen of W hitefield
assisted by a large crew of men and
teams hauled the academy building,
Tuesday, to the spot designated. good
dinner was served the helpers at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. w Stone.
When the building is repaired, as is de-
signed, it win add much to thei appear
ance of the village
Miss Edna Dow of Gardiner spent Sun
day with her parents in this place.
Mrs w. S. Cleaves, who has been sick
with a severe cold, is much better.
T Considerable hay and wood is being
hauled now though the wind of the past
few days has filled the roads with light
snow so the hauling has been hard.
Daniel Moore who had the misfortune
to injure himself by a recent fall, is
gaining somewhat.
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WALDO.
RuRNHAM.


{. e. Libby of Boston was a recent
business caller in town.
Clarence McAllister went, Monday, 20
Boston and Garner, Mass. where he will
visit his brother, Thomas McAllister
Mrs. b. l.. Fitzgerald of Pittsfield Wis
tied, Monday, with her sister, Mrs.
George E. Gilmore
Bernard Reynolds, who is stopping with
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John h.
Hart, and attending school at NJ c. L.,
has been very i'll for several days but is
improving at this time.
Miss Bertha Bryant returned, Wednes-
day, to Freedom, after a visit of several
days at the home of her father, George
r. Bryant.
Mr. and Mrs ]. b. Smith have return
ed from Lewiston where they visited her
son, Frank Hoxie. for several weeks
Miss Nettie Webb Of Troy has resumed
her work with Mrs, 0. b. McKechnie.
A Box social was held at the hall, Mon
day evening, given under the auspices 81
the Grange. There was a large attend.
ance and goodly number of boxe.
which We're sold at auction ard about ST.
was realized from their sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-06
SOUTH GARDINER.

Ernest Hall, Cannard street. thinks
he has a remarkable flock of hens. A
Hook of 40 Rhode Island Reds laid 6S7
eggs during the month of January.
An alarm of fire was sounded a few
minutes after 1 o'clock, Saturday aft
ernoon. which fortunately proved to
be nothing worse than the burning
out of chimney in the house &C.
oupied by Harry Palmrose, Cannard
street 1t was rather narrow escape
from a bad fire.
~Mrs, Judith Beckford, who has been
visiting her sister Mrs. Wellington
Blair. returned to her home in Water
vile. Saturday.
The Womans Missionary Club will
meet at the parsonage, Thursday aft
ernoon
The funeral services of Fred Allen.
who died. Saturday. were held from
his late residence, Pittston, at l.30,
Monday afternoon Rev. Robert. Law
church, had charge of the service. Ap-
propriate music was rendered by
quartet composed of Mrs. A. b. Libby,
Mrs. Coleman Farrell. James L. Pot
ter. Judson Hall Mr. Allen was 43
wears OF age, ana the wife, six chill
drep, and one brother, Ira Allen of
Bowdoinham. survive. Interment was
at Whitefield
Lawrence Brothers unloaded from
the cars, Monday, new planer which
they will install in their mill
Rev. Robert Lawton is iniattendance
upon Convocation, at Bangor. this
week.
Mr. and Mrs AL Crossman left,
Sunday. for al weeks trip to Boston
Mrs. Dennis Pitts returned. Satur-
day. from a weeks visit to Boston.
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troubled with constipation, and have
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them easy to tAlxe- am moro than
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Clean up fne bowels and Eeep
mem clean," IS the advice of all
physicians. because they realize the
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Dat begin proper curative measures.
QE Miles Laxative Tablets are a
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and great Improvement over the
cathartics you have been using in
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De. Miles Laxative Tatae&y me
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he Will return your money
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KENNEBEC.
VASSALBORO

POPE AVENUE-Mrs. G. C. Ingra-
ham was business visitor in Water
vile, Thursday.
Mrs. Ella Fitzgerald from China
Lakeside passed Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Pope.
! George Pope and Garfield Ingraham
We're in SNaterville, Friday, on matters
OF business.
Mrs. Clara A. Cony of Augusta was
recent guest of her niece. Mrs. l.. w.
Pop.
j. Albert Jones of South China was
a business caller in the place, Friday.
EAST-Mrs. John Bragg who re-
turned from Libby hospital, Water
ville two weeks ~o afte~ 'hren ureelss
there, is doing well and rode out, Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. S. Bragg and Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Bragg We're callers at
John Bragg's, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs F'rank Perkins We're
calling on friends, Sunday
Mrs, j. p. older rt;.rrned, Satur-
dav after 10days absence.
Miss Grc'a poundy is spending a
few days at George Jackson's While
Mrs. Jackson is in Bangor.