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The Washington times., 1915-08-01
HE|RESS IS Welded
SANS BRIDEGROOM
slight Mlsunderst standing" Re.
suits In Slight Jar at Barker.
Spau|ding Ceremony.

HARBOR APRINos. Aich.. Aug. H.
1t wouldn't have made q bit Of dif.
ference to the bride today II the words
with all my worldly goods thee On.
dow" had been left out Of tho cers.
mony. The bride. with S30.o0o.ooo to
DO with a. she pleased has ample for
both. The bride OF yesterday was
Miss Catherine Barker. Katy Fits" a.
shes known. Americas richest orphan.
The bridegroom 10 Howard H. spauid-
ing. jr. Of Chicago. She 10 nineteen
and spauldins barely turned into
mans estate"
The two were married before ono
who have ever witnessed . nuptial
from many parts Of the United states
was represented.
There was last one cloud to the
event. Unable to patch UP what her
mother termed "a slight misunder-
M:. .th Esssh .ss ySSpas ySUodsreh srSf Sd
not attend. She was to have been
she was to have hlled was vacant
The nrst knowledse the guests had
came Wednesday evening when tho
brides guardian, James B. Forgan,
gave a dinner to the gay company
that has spent the past two weeks at
Miss Barker's cottage" Miss Good
rich excused herself by announcing
che was indisposed. Today. her moth
er and father, who attended. said "a
Misunderstanding" between Miss
Goodrich and spaulding was the cause.
There was never a fairer day hero
than that which the elements cooked
up for the marriage of the girl who
has turned down a score Of titles for
Just a plain American man." The
ceremony. the simplest in the Catholic
ritual. was performed at 4:30 yester-
day afternoon. Excepting the bridal
party proper. every one wore almost
informal. but very comfortable. sum-
merry clothes.
The ceremony was the single ring
service pronounced BY Father J. j.
Hickman. chaplain Of the Michigan
City State Prison. Miss Barker was
given away by her guardian. James B.
Forgan. president OF the First Ma
tional Bank of Chicago. Following
the ceremony and a brief informal re-
ception and dinner. the wedding party
boarded a special night train for Chi
cago.
The Washington times., 1915-08-01
MISS HELEN P. BLODGETT.

time. are scheduled to go to Honolulu
this fall. Capt. James B. Houston,
who has been on duty at tho quarter
masters depot. expects to sail early
in September. accompanied by Mrs.
Huston. She Is now in New York.
where the captain will Join her next
week. and then the pair will 90 North
for a month at some resort. Major
and Mrs, Edgar Russell have also been
ordered to Honolulu. but their plans
are as yet most indefinite. They may
so to the seashore or mountains for
a while. or stay here until they start
for their new post. Or. again. they
may make q trip to California via the
Panama Canal.
-
Mrs. Frank Freeman. instead Of
coming directly home from the Pan.
sma-Paciio Exposition. a. was her
plan when she left Washington. 10
now on q delightful trip which will
take her through Oregon. Washington
aid UP into Alaska. She will stop In
San Francisco again on her return
trip. and will reach this city about
the end OF August Then after . few
days rest here. she will 60 to East
Gloucester. to remain until the late
fall.
Fishers Island. that delightful sum-
mer resort in Connecticut. seems to be
quite a rendezvous for army people this
summer. A number Of service folk. sta
toned in Washington. are soJournins
there. among them Col. and Mrs. Rich
mond P. Davis. who motored north:
while Col ana Mrs. George H. Cameron
and Major and Mrs. James Candy are
to leave town this week Major and
Mrs, Cameron will go direct TO Fishers
Island. but the Carbys will visit In New
York and Connecticut first. reaching
there some time next month.
49,
Ensign Laurence Riheldaffer and his
bride, formerly Vittoria Tittoni, who
were quietly married last week. did no,
go away for a wedding trip. Instead
they are spending a few weeks at the
apartment Of Vittoria's brother and sis
ter-in-law. Lieut.: and Mrs. Renato Tit
toni. u. 8. M. c.. In the Sycamore, 1s2
| street, where the marriage took place
| Ensign Riheldaffer. you see. Is takinf
tions for promotion. They have Ensigr
| Riheldaffer's mother with them for {
| little while, and meanwhile Lieutenan
| and Mrs. Tittoni are spending the sum
mer at Port Jefferson. Long Island.
The marriage Is the culmination Of .
courtshir begun at the Naval Hospital
where Ensign Riheldaffer has been OF
| sick leave since last December and wher,
| Vittoria was nurse.
| Il -
| Pretty little Edith Mccormick. who II
visiting Kitty Knight In Newport, II
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The Buckners live at the

Grounds. The Buckners live at the
Wyoming,
-
gather from the few people who
have already returned from their sum-
mer trips, and from letters that the
summer resorts are reporting a poor
season. Rows Of empty cottages greet
the summer visitors and the merchants
and shop keepers tell q shocking tale of
woe.
1t 10 generally remarked tina. more
people have remained in Washinston
this summer than before. more people of
wealth and fashion. that 10, and Ger
tainly there have never before been 80
many stay at homes at a time when
Congress was not In session. I was
talking the other day to Mrs. Charles
McKenney. who with her husband aid
family, 10 at their attractive country
home on the Seventh street pike, near
Forest Glen, and she spoke particularly
Of the number Of interesting people yet
to be seen at the weekly dances at the
Chevy Chase Club.
In addition to the official contingent
ana the important army and navy folk
who are here for the summer, there are
the Ned Mitchells. tho Walter Tucker
mans. the Montgomery Blairs and liter
ally dozens OF others. And what 10 more
the stay at homes seem to bs enjoying
themselves thoroughly and to be more
than little surprised at how comfort
able they are.
Most Of them take frequent weekend
trips. usually in their motors. country
club dinners and informal supper parties
are quite the order Of the day and, In
short. they do just about 40 they please
Probably the summer will serve to give
a number OF people saner ideas Of sum-
mer plans and pleasures. and will lead
the women folk to be satisfied with a
shorter holiday. and decrease the num-
Der Of semi-detached husbands.
-
II you must get a little dog. Susan.
get a little white beastie all same like
the one which 10 Mrs. Robert Lansing. q
constant companion. A veritable pow
der pun Of a pup. he 10 nevertheless
very bright and keen. and Seems par
ticularly to enjoy riding in the machine
with his mistress. He stands on his
hind legs In Mrs. LAnsing's lap. with
his front feet on the steering bar, and
looks for all the world as II he we're
responsible for the navigating Of the
| machine. He 10 the same breed O. dog
| a. that adorable nun Of q Cutie" Cot
tren. who lives next door to us and
who used TO dance out to meet you in
he days when you used to come occa-
| sionally to visit your friend.
JEAN ELIOT.
p. s.-There. I hope you are suf-
ncientlv Ashamed Of your remissness.
| and will manage to squeeze in a few
days in Washington before you 90
West. J. E.
| Sunday.
The Washington times., 1915-08-01
National Food Show
To Set High Record

The sixtieth national food show and
industrial exposition by the Washing
ton srocers at Convention Hall. Novem-
ber to 10. will be the biggest In his
tory. on the present showing.
Secretary Perry p. Patrick. OF the Re-
tall Grocers Protective Association,
has Just returned from a tour of North
ern and Eastern cities in the interest
Of the show. and announces that more
booth space has been sold than ever
before at this date
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Mrs. Ellis Logan to Talk
At Ocean Grove Meeting

Mrs. Ellis Logan. formerly president
Of the District OF Columbia Federation
Of Women's Clubs. and now president
Of the Florence Crittenton Mission here,
will address an audience In the audi
toriun at Ocean Grove. N. J.. next
Tuesday
The Washington times., 1915-08-01
Gerard's Aide Sails.

NEW YORK. Aug. 10. W. Minot.
private secretary to Ambassador Ger
ard at Berlin. sailed yesterday on the
American liner Philadelphia, carrying
with him valuable documents. He re-
fused to say anything of their nature
or the reason for his brief visit to this
country.
The Washington times., 1915-08-01
Playlet at School.

An entertainment for the school play
grounds will be given at the Bryan
School on Wednesday evening at s
o'clock. Songs. dances. and a playiet.
Little Men," will make up the pro-
The Washington times., 1915-08-01

Several army officers. who have been
stationed In Washington for soms
The Washington times., 1915-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. ThLmas O'Sullivan are
the center OF good deal OF irtereg.
and their appearance on the tenn
courts was taken to mean that Mrs
O'sullivan's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
per Lynch. whose place at Lakewood 10
80 af the show Places OF that region.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
STILL TRYING
TO SLIP ONE
over ON us

OLYMPIA. Feb. rs How TO put
Il over on the public without APP
pearing too raw is the problem
which is causing wrinkles To gath
er on the faces OF the senate uuli.
ties committee members.
First came senate biz Ne. 90. by
Howard Taylor, which stripped
cities 20 a September Morn condi'
ton OF public utilities control.
II is said even Ruth 81, Denis. on
her recent visit here. was shocked
Then along came George \. Lee s
handiwork. and the committee
Nrestlcd With substitute bill No 90
Lee culled some OF the ruffstufl
but left plenty. Just the same.
The concoction was still very
risaue. and couldn't get by a blind
J board OF censors.
So third bill has been drawn.
The committee itself is It's sponsor
The bill still retains the "oertitl'
cate OF necessity" clause, aud the
indeterminate franchise feature.
City.owned utilities may make
their own rates. regardless OF the
public service commission
The latest bill is said to have the
approval OF the state public service
commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18

simply because they are not de-
pendent upon their husbands. They
live with them as long as they love
them or as long as they think II IS
their duty so 10 do. but all the
time. bsck In their minds. is that
feeling that they are free 10 live
their own lives alone " love falls
them.
Don't misunderstood me. Dick.
FASTENED TO say as he tried to in
terrup,. n know how very. very
hard II would be for a woman TO
live alone Who has had the protec-
ton OF a mans name and home.
Mrs. Tenney Is an illustration Of
this. but. all the same. the thought
that am able To earn my own liv-
Ing. II necessary. is very sweet to
me
In other words. II don't he
have myself. said Dick as he
came over and kissed me. YOU
serve notice that you will leave me
20 my own sinful devices"
No. dear. probably viii dc
nothing OF the kind believe II
thought YOU cared more for me
than anyone else--if you still want
ed me--still needed me. for you dc
need me. Dick. ! should always
stay with YOU. no matter what YOU
did"
Well. YOU bet old girl. YOU can
think that However great fool
make OF myself. love and need
YOU. desr. From the momeot
opened that schoolroom door and
saN YOU knew that loved and
needed YOU. snd | have never had
doubt OF Il in the three years We
have been married
My. How the time passes
Dick I'm getting 20 be an old
woman
That's right In little while
YOU will he losing your teeth.
That Was Dicks way OF giving
me compliment think he is
prouder OF my white teeth than I
Come on. dear; let's go TO a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
CHAMBERS FOR
SENATE BILL As

Trustees OF the Chamber Of Com.
merce Wednesday voted approval
FOR Substitute Senate ntl No &c.
which embodies The principle OF
veatlng control In the state public
service commission over public NTH
itiea. as opposed 20 home rule for
cislrH
VIII u. Parry vas the only one
TO vote in the minority
The state affairs committee also
reported against allowing cities ia
invest idle moneys In the treasury
In the utility and general bonds OF
the city Repeal OF tho logged off
land Law and increasing the port
commission TO five members were
also urged
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
Values Tell

show and have a little jamboree
all by ourselves. We haven't had
one in so long that ! am afraid
there aren't any more in the
world
! hurried into street gown and
off we went 10 the play. which was
q funny comedy with two or three
pretty little love scenes in il.
! put my hand IN Dicks while
they were being acted and he
clasped It just as though we were
not old married folks. and in the
taxi he pulled me over to MIN and
kissed me. Again feel that I be
long and. dear little book. | will
confess To- you that n heaven is
the land OF belonging. want to
er's and in my grandmother's
Ito Be Continued Tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
GOOD TIME WITH DICK
Copyright. 1915, by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association

4 hope. my dear" said Dick. go
ing back TO the subject of divorce.
that YOU are not getting to he
one of those sufiragcts'
u don't know what you mean,
dear. by suffraget
One of those women who feels
that she can run her own affairs
without the aid OF her husband
and who flies the coop on the
slightest prOvocation
"Looi at the increase In divorce
Your grandmother and my grand.
mother would have died ut the
thought of leaving their husbands
In their time a divorced woman
was disgrace. ! sometimes think
that marriages then were much
happier then in most cases.
Yes. think that men were hap
pier under the old regime. Dick.
for they did just MS they pleased
and the wife submitted simply be-
cause she did not know what she
would do to live if she separated
from her husband. Today those
women who divorce their hus-
bands have no such fears. They
know they can earn their daily
bread II necessary. ! believe that
many a woman in your grandmoth.
ers and and my grandmother
time has lived with a man she
hated simply because she was
afraid she would starve without
him.
II think women are much hap.
pier today than they used to be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
GOOD GRACIOUS
CHEAP 'J|TS' IN
PARKS? NEVAH

Harry = Libby. lii7 goth ave,
bought an auto recently aud
Joined the jitncy crowd Harry
paid the license and met all the
other requirements.
llarry'a aunt came over from
Portland few days ago. And on
Sunday Harry took day off from
tho jltney business and invited
the family for a ride. The invita-
ton was heartily accepted.
"Surest thing. you know said
NJ a. Libby llarry's father. 81
wouldn't miss this chance for n
drive around the town for anything
I've paid taxes here for yesa. but
never have driven out on the
boulcNards yet"
So out to the buulevards the LIB
hyR drove. hut It was a very short
drive.
you cant drive with jltncy
sign on your car. commanded q
policeman IT'S aaginst the rules.
VI \ Libby, taxpayer was mad
der than Wet hen
And 30 II be- against the rules
promulgated by the park board
Under the city charter. the part
board has the right To make rules
regarding traffic on the boule
wards. And. first crack out OF IN,
box, the park board ruled the IL
ncys OF
II happens that taNicabs. which
also are vehicles for hire. and See
ing Seattle Cars. which carry pas
sengcrs at 30 much per. are no
included in this rule They have
the freedom OF the boulcyards Al
IN DAYS OF old
There 81 possible explanation
FOR the rule against the iitueya. al
limited at the office OF the parl
board JlTNEY SIGNS MAE
TNE BEAUTY OF BOULEVARD
SCENERY.
| oh. Cwendolyn. bring Us our eat
de cologne quick, or we'll be- lat,
FOR the tango tea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
CLASS a

CLASS a
Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Nor
mand are seen In scream OF =
Keystone comedy. "MaboiH Mar
ried Life with the twists turns
and possibilities OF married life as
its theme Well done and anus
Ing
The Love Pirate, clcNcrly
presented and well staged drama.
dealing with the reformation ~ a
woman whose main purpose In life
was 10 be wrecker Of homes.
Well acted and gripping
The Old Fashioned Cir Ia a
we'll played and originally present
ed drama. with Dorothy Gish ia
the leading role Another we'll
presented comedy completes the
bill
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
WOMAN MUST PAY
S700 ASSAULT FINE

Mrs Edith McConaghy. wife ~ q
contracting teamstsr. who recently
wounded burglar in defending hcr.
self and children against two mid
night intruders must pay n 500
fine In a second degree assault case
SO decrccs the state supreme court
IN affirming her conviction IN the
Niug county superior court FOR
shooting ! r Mallach. following q
quarrel he had with the Nc
Conaghys over a dog
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
STAR MAN LECTURES

The dinner Of the brotherhood ~
the Y ~ G. \ Tuesday night was az
tended by l25 members. Fred l.
Boalt Of The Star spoke on What a
Lincoln Could Do for Mexico. e
Harold McCilnion rccited In
Swedish dialect and had 90 respond
10 many encores. Tho members
pulled off number of humorous
and patriotic stunts which went
bis
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
LIBERTY

Mars Pickford o. seen IN the
title role OF Mistress Neil" play
woven around the love Of a King
for an actress. II IL well acted. set
with some OF the possibilities left
ont The king Is deyotcdiy In love
with the actress One knows that
she cannoi be queen. and the 90
server feels that the story must
end 10 the alr-and Il does. lloN.
ever. this lack 81 dramatic force
Is In good measure overcome by
the excellent acting ~ Mary Pick
ford aud owen Moore.
Moore
\ very amusing comedy. with
cutie In one ~ the leading roles IL
also shown Il - good comedy In
uew methods 81 stage production
With a horse rBcc that Is a wonder
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
cLgmmeR

Lillian Russell Is here this week
In her greatest succeEH. "Wildfire.
y plal full OF horses. crooked gam.
blcrs and stable boys and extreme
Is interesting FRiher Time has
been Kind to lLllian. Maybe she
IL little bit fleshler than when
last saw hcr. but outside 81 that
the same Lillian Russell Bud. the
stable boy. hasn't grown BIZ since
he WAS last seen In "Wildiire
here ut the old Grand opera house
The production Is an exciting mel
odrama Of tho race track, well
staged by a worry good cast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
ALASKA

The Scales OF Justice" Is q well.
PLAYED and originally presented
story 81 criminal prosecution. with
murder and love as the basis olihe
plot The one big scene in the play
is brought out in a court room
where the YOUNG attorney is shown
prosecuting tho girl he loves FOR
the murder OF her grandfather.
Pam MacAllister in the role OF the
Young attorney takes his part very
we'll and Is ably supported by a
we'll balanced cast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
RESIDENCE THEATRES

Greenwood Until Friday Night
In His Favorite Pastime.' KEY
stone comedy. The Badge OF Of
flee. drama. Million Dollar Mys.
.cry." drama. The Siege Of Ant.
werp. comedy: Universal Ike the
Danger OF Big CRY" comedy
Madison Until Thursday Night
Rip Van Wrinkle. five-part
drama. featuring Thomas Jeffcr.
son. patAe News
Home Until Friday
The Master Key" No =. two
parts. The Heart OF Magdalen.
two-part drama. Within the Gates
Of Paradise" drama. Their Ups
and Downs" comedy
Pleasant Hour Until Friday
paid in Full" fiyc-part feature.
Odeon Until Thursday Night
The New Janitor. comedy. fea.
turing Charlie Chaplin: also other
features
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
IT TICKLES GEORGE

WALLACE. Idaho. Feb. l6.-Af-
ter a jury had found Charles
George guilty OF the murder OF his
chum, Trachie Christoff. George
was led from the court room smil-
ing George felled Christoff with
a club. dragged him to a post. and
after tying a rope around the neck
OF his insensible partner. strangled
him 10 death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
MISSION

Anita Stewart and Earle VII
iiams appear In "A Million Bid.
based upon George Cameron's play
Agnes" The star gives a delight
fu impersonation OF a young
novice IN an admirably staged and
interesting drama OF society life
There are number OF exciting
scenes. The main one shows q
Yacht wreck and rescue at sea.
Some months ago the production
PLAYED to packed houses in this
city. II is q thriller and we'll worth
seeing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18

President a. n. Griffin Of the
new Aberdeen club has received a
letter from Manager John Barnes
who Is back East signing up play.
erH. to the effect that he has sign.
cd three good twirlcrs at 81. Louis
Barnes failed Co give the names OF
his acquisitions. o
Carl Mays. who pitched for the
Providence team In tho lnterna.
tional league last season. has for
warded his signed contract TO the
Boston Americans,
News comes from centralia that
candidates for the Teniuo high
school baseball team are already
out for practice. aud that the fans
az Winlock have organized for the
coming season by electlug George
Rhodes manager aud 3 ". Cole
captain,
franklin. Broadway. Ballard and
Queen Anne high schools will have
teams entered IN the interAcholaa.
tic swimming meet. which win be
pulled OF IA the Washington nata.
forum Friday night The natato.
rum management viii give - cup
to the team making the most points
In the siX aquatic events
Melvin Sheppard. regarded as the
worlds greatest middle distance
runner. automatically shut himseli
out from participation la further
amateur events yesterday IN New
York by signing q contract as q
professional coach for the Miirosc
/ Athletic association, He Is the
I holder OF several worlds records
/ and olympic championships.
/ T. n. peil and Kari Behr won
their places In the semitnal rounds
Z OF the national Indoor tennis cham
pionship tournament In New York
yesterday hy defeating King smith
and \. : kragin in the first round
and \ NJ I.oycland and William
Roscubaum IN the second
Frank J. Marshall. American
I chess champion IL tn Seattle and
viii play simultaneous games In
| the rooms OF the Seattle CONNER
cial club. Postal Telegraph build
ing. Friday. Saturday and Sunday
afternoons and evenings al and $
| O'Clock. An admission fee will be
charged 10 see the games, and an
additional fee wili be charged
those who wish 10 tanEle with the
champion over the chess board.
/ The rifle team Of the v. % w
competed with the Mississippi AZ
1 rlcn.turAl college team this Week
making a score OF SIS. and show
/ ing a gain Of 81 over last weeks
score Mississippi score has not
set been received here
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. is--F.
8 Murphy. newly elected president
OF the Salt Lake club % the Pa
cific Coast league. il San Fran
cisco visitor Murphy will 40 10
San Jose 10 look over the training
camp selected for his club
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
Complete Report
of Market Today

with several OF the big houses
entirely ont OF apples. local hold.
ers OF Eastern Washington are e..
pecting high prices for the fruit
toward the close OF the season Just
a. they got last fall.
There we're no changes IN prices
along Commission Roe today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18
What's on the Bill

Class a Until Saturday Night
Mabels Married Life. Keystone
comedy. featuring Charlie Chaplin
lloEan's Romance Upset" Key.
stone comedy The Fashioned
Girl" drama The Love Pirates.
two.part drama
Colonial Until Saturday Night
The Gildcd Fool drama fea-
turing William Farnum. Hogan =
Ariatocratic Dream" two-part Key
stone comedy
clenmer Until Saturday Nigh,
"Wlldfirc. drama. featuring
LILLIAN Russell
Alhambrs Until Sunday Night
a Night Out. Essanay comedy:
~tnlverrai Weekly. also an Edi.
son drama,
Liberty Until Saturday Nigh,
Mistress Ncll. drama. featur-
Ing Mary Pirkford
Melbourne Until Saturday Night
10 Down drama. Hearts Hun.
ger drama. "Pathc News. He
tween Morning and Night" drama .
Sentimental Sophia. comedy
Alaska Until Saturday Night
The Scales Of Justice" drama,
featuring Paul McAllister
Mission Until Saturday Night
a Million hid. drama. featuring
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-02-18

Annual oratorieal contest will be
held Friday night az broadway
high school under auspices OF sons
OF the American Revolution.