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ADJUSTMENTS.

Two New Plays-The annual benefit en-
| tertainment Of the Legion Of Loyal Women
| was given last evening at Aliens Grand
| opera House. The features of the evening
were, OF course, the two new plays. pre-
scented for the first time before the public,
| one by Mr.. Willard Holcomb and the other
| by Mr.. Frederick P. Schrader, both Wash
| inSton men. Her Last Rehearsal was
| Mr.. Holcombs effort, and 1t proved popular
| from the start. 1t is replete with striking
bits OF humor and naturalism, and Is, In
fact sketch within sketch. 1t was we'll
| cared for by Miss Franklin Lynch, Mr.
| Seaman and Mr.. Boag. Mr.. Schrader's
| play, "A Proposal by Proxy" was produced
| py cast composed of Mr.. Dupont. Miss
| LOWING, Mr.. Boag and Miss Allen, and
| was as entertaining and pleasing as the
| other feature of the entertainment. OF es-
| recial interest was the interpola ton of the
| balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet
exceLenuy Interpreted by Mr.. William
| Boag and Miss FRANKLIN Lynch. Mr.. Boag
| also acted as stage manager and was pre-
! sented by the Legion of Loyal Women with
| an immense basket of American beauty
| roses The house was crowded and many
| notable Peep and societies occupied boxes.
| Inc entertainment was the most successful
| annual affair ever given by the legion.
Dr. Stafford's Lecture Tonght-The sale
| OF reserved seat tickets at Aliens Grand
| Opera House for the lecture this evening
| by the Rev. ID. ]. Stafford, DID, on the
| subject christopher Columbus; His Geni-
| US and Inspiration" indicates that the lee
| ture, besides being a literary and social
success, which is already assured by the
ability and reputation of the lecturer and
by the number Of distinguished people who
nave signified their intention to be present,
VIII also yield the Athletic Associa ton of
Georgetown University, in whose behalf the
| lecture will be given, good sum for the
support of athletics. 1t has been arranged
70 nave the clergy of the city occupy special
seats on the stage. In this lecture Dr. STAFF
ford Will doubtless present to the audience
a complete picture of the mind of Columbus.
he Will trace the idea from It's beginning
| through all Its stages of DEVELOPMENT r. ito
| maj completion in the mind Of Columbus
| ms greatest event in the worlds history
Will give the distinguished doctor scope and
| opportunity for all his powers.
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WOMAN'S CLUBS.
Third biennial Meeting OF the Fed.
Grafton at Louisville

Third biennial Meeting of the Fed
Grafton at LOufsvflle
A special dispatch to The Star from Louis
Vile, sent yesterday, says:
When the third biennial meeting of the
General Federation Of Woman's Clubs was
called to order this morning at Macauley's
Theater every seat was filed Never was
nall more beautifully decorated. Flags
and buntings were suspended from every
available place. while banners and potted
plants are In profusion. The decorations
are gold and white, the colors of the fed
Grafton. although the delegations from some
OF the states have chosen other coIors. Mrs.
Ellen NJ Henrotin called the meeting to
order. She then introduced the Rev. Anna
Garland Spencer. who delivered the opcn-
ing prayer. Mrs. Patty 3. Semple of this
Guy delVered the address of welcome, and
Mrs. Henrotin responded
The District of Columbia Federation Of
Momen's Clubs Is located a the Gait House
Ihey arrived yesterday morning, and are
headed by Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood. Dresi-
dent. The president Mrs Ellen S. Crom-
WeiD OF the Women's National Press AS
soclation is of the party, and also Mrs
Beiva 5. Lockwood, Mrs. Gist and Mrs A
NJ. Hamilton secretaries Of the District
Federation, and Mrs. Lucia Rlount who IL
on the biennial location committee: Mrs +,
$. Marble, past president of the Federation.
Mrs. Cones, president of Pro Re Nata CIuh
OF Washington, and Mrs. E. Spencer Mus
sey.
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SANDY SPRING.

Despite threatened downpour the Enterprise
Club took trip over to Baltimore county Thurs
day last to tie present home OF Thomas J. Lea,
VITO 10 managing the magnificent farm of MI.
Henry Parr. near Luth .ryille. Roger Il. Farquhar
presided and Edward 7. Thomas was chosen Sec
retary in the abs. of the regular incumbent,
Charles Z. Bond The inspection OF exceptionally
fin" stock in model quarters was full of interest,
and occupied some time before noon. On returning
| TO the house bountiful repast was served 10y
Mrs. Lea and Mrs. Charles q. Wilson, after which
the club settled down to routine business and qucs-
tions. Joseph Stabler and Warwick NJ Stablcr OF
Montgomery. Mr.. Stewart and Charles c. Wilson
Of baltimore county were guests Of The day. Caleb
elected at a previous meeting, were welcomed, and
Edward \. Bentley WAS elected. making seventeen
most pleasant and profitable The June session
will be at the home of Charles l. Bond.
Francis ]. Downey at Charley Forest, the oldest
home in the settlement, Saturday afternoon. Ed
tsry DR.. Mahlon Kirk, is entirely satisfactory as
an officer is evidenced by his having held the pencil
from the duty. Edward il. Thomas. John {. Bent
ley, Charles F. Kirk, Charles F. Brooke, Henry II.
Gasi x Dorsey and Thos W wateFs have fe
Gently been received members. and Samuel H.
Downey possesses the most productive fruit farm
in Sandy Spring, and his friends found much TO ad-
chards aid fertile fields. Adjourned to Walnut
Hill. the home of Edward c. Giirin.
l.
president for Montgomery county Of the Maryland
branch of the Mt. Vernon Association by the state
regent: Mrs; Goidsoorough. 1t is proposed to form
a local society here.
Mrs. Joseph T. Moore aud Miss Mary Beatrix
Tyson sailed from New York Saturday for London
on the steamer Mohawk. Mrs Moore expects 10
visit France Switzerland and Holland. Well as
Great Britain, in company with Mr.. and Mrs. MIL
ton H. Bancroft. OF Psris, and DR.. and Mrs.
A. 7. Brubskcr of Philadelphia, returning home in
September with the latter. Miss Tyson Will prob
Alexander Smmonds OF LONDON.
Miss Alice b. Stahler will leave for Boston
shortly, where She will spend the summer
Mr.. ard Mrs. Harry ". Davis have invited their
young friends to a farewell dance at MrS~al he
fore relinquishing their winter home its owners.
DIR. Frederic Eibrey and daughters, who have been
In Washington since last autumn.
William ". Moore has gone TO Pttsburg q
delegate 10 the prohibition convention, TO be held
In that city the Goth instant.
Mrs Caroline H. Miller and Mrs. Benjamin II.
Miller the guests of Mrs. Samuel NJ. Japney Of
New York city.
Among late arrivals are Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Davis OF Washington, Mrs. Henry Reese Miss
Haviland Miss Florence Stahler Jordan II. Stahler
and Gilbert Tyson Smith Of baltimore; Mrs Sewalt
of Caonsville. Mrs. Charles lddings and daughters
OF Lincoln Va.
Miss Jennie NJ Stabler gave an afternoon tea TO
the Ashton W. c. II. u. Tuesday. The next
meeting will be- held at the home of Mrs Benja-
min THOMPSON of Enor.
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SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA,

Tie lawn party and festival for the benefit
| OF the Anacostia NJ. f. Sunday schools subscrip
ton to the church fund, which was held last even
ing and the evening previous the lawn of Mr.
H. A. Linger, the superintendent Of the school, was
great success The aggregate attendance was
| immense, and even Tuesday evening, when the
weather was very threatening, there were more
| than 300 persons present
The grounds were beautifully decorat ted with Chi
nese lanterns and gasoline lamps causing the lawn
10 look like veritabe fairyland, and the arrange
nent reflected great credit the taste of Mr..
Llnger and his associates Of the committee having
| the matter in charge,
Mrs: Grace A. l.. Suit acted as chairman OF the
committee on booths and WAS assisted by the fol-
lowing ladies': OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lou II. But
| Ter and Hattie Dannngton ice cream-Mrs Ida L.
Mciaren In charge. assisted by Mesdames Sue D.
King; Belle orem, Sarah Mari, j. W. Purse, Ma
burgess and Miss Matte Minnr; leap year and
floral booth-Mrs Lavania Gator, assisted by Misses
Cora and Mamie Mclean and Chas +. Liuger Mr.
Arthur Suit was In charge Of the patent swing.
On account OF the threatening weather on the
hrst evening the orchestra from the Marine Band,
which had been engaged, not present but last
evening 1t attended and discoursed sweet music
at intervals during the evening, which was greatly
Among the yistors from the city were Wash b
Williams Wallace Kirbey and wife. W II. Stout
F. T. Israel, VIM II. LInger, inventor of The fam
Raibern and wife, Mrs. Joe Paris wife az Chief
tarris; Mr. Elmonston and wife, Misses Clara,
Mr. Austin Mr.. ShuItz Hcddins b. Leach and
many others. The floral decora tions beautiful
the crowd large, the festival great success In
every way.
A leap-year party and festival, to last two
evenings for the benefit OF the Sunday school
building fund of the Anacostia Methodist Fpisco
pal Church. was begun Tuesday evening on the lawn
or the residence OF the superintendent, Mr. ii. A.
Llnger on Harrison street extended. Although the
weather was threatening and doubtless prevented
many persons who otherwise would have been pres
ent, the attendance very large, and thor
oushly enjoyable season had The object OF
the festival Is to enable the Sunday school
liluidate the unpaid remainder OF a subscription
OF 81 900 toward the fund for the completion OF
the church, which, it is understood the pastor,
Rev. James McIaren, is anxious TO do
possible.
blanche Smoot, Il seventeen year-old girl OF Hills
dale. has been admitted TO st. Elizabeth's
Asylum. She has been attending the High School,
and IT is said that her mind has become unbal-
anced by overstudy
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ROCKVILLE.

In the orphans court Tuesday the following bust
ness was transacted. Marcellus E,chison, admin
isrator of John H. Cagett, deceased. passed his
second account and made distribution of the
sets IN his hands among the heirs OF said deceased.
The last will and testament of Rose NJ. Darby
filed for probate and record Marcellus Etchson,
administrator of Cornelia L. Etchscn, deceased,
passed his first and final account In said case.
Silas A. Beall. administrator OF James I. Beall,
deceased fled list of sales of the personal property
Of deceased and inventory Of the real estate. Let
tiers Of administration. c.t.a on the personal
tate of Joseph F. Burr Were granted to Charles
ceived order Of sale for the personally not be-
debts due deceased Letters testamentary the
estate of VIM. Ii. Price were granted to Ann r.
Charles T. Purdum. executor of Samuel Scott, de-
ceased. filed list of salss Of personal property Of
Sheriff Collier Monday left here with members
Of a jury previously summoned for the purpose
Glen Echo Railroad c s soh in making ns
Ing to the Shoemaker heirs. for which they were
Rhodes, g. onStt Joseph OTs Williams ITHs 0nn
W xSsn: John ssl6y W. Dorsey chas ]:
Stevens. c. E. Bean and F. L. Lezear The
second piece of land, containing one-third of an
foilewins s s Composing Snlpo n
the jury: ]. E. West, A. f. Fairall, ]. G. Rhodes
Eugene Aud, n. d. Orutt, d. w. Offutt r. H
Stevens, W. T. Wheeler. j. Il. Williams O. j.
Lyddane. @. Z. Beau and c. r. Haines Tho
jurors furnished with a fine lunch at the
close of their labors
At a recent meeting Of the mayor and council Of
Rockville resolution offered by Councilman Offutt
reciting that committee composed Of Mayor
Reading and C3uncilmen Allen and Hege be APP
pointed to investigate and consider the feasibility
Of providing water works for the town was adopt-
ed. Also to investigate the following questions and
make q report the in writing: First
Whether not 1t is practicable to introduce sys
tenn of water works in the town. and If So what
system is the most desirable? Second What sys-
TEN of drainage should be adopted? Third, What
will be the estimated cost OF putting In said
worksf Fourth, What will be the estimated cost of
the system of drainage? Fifth, What will be the
annual cost of maintaining the same? Sixth What
will be the estimated annual income from the
same, with a statement showing the sources from
which such income is expected to be derived? sew
enth, What is the present annual income from the
town? Eighth, What portion of the present ANIMAL
tanning water works? Ninth. If the water works
put in, Will the tax rate be increased and IF
so. how muchf 1t was also ordered that the baliff
make census of the town under orders of said
committee.
The clay pigeon shooting contest of the German
town Rod and Gun Club on Monday was an interest
ing affair, and well attended The particI-
pants were Smith of Frederick, Md; Halpne OF
Washington, Rabbit and veirs Of Rockville Rice
Of Jamestown, Griffith. Waters, Snyder, PUN
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kENSINGTON.

The Mozart Club OF Washington, under the di-
rection Of Mr.. J. II. Hunter, generously donated
their services Monday evening for the beueG; Of the
Noyes Library in concert given at ;Ae town hail.
The first part Of the program consisted Of chorus
with Colors Gaily Flying by the Mozart Club;
duet, Speak Not the Sad Farewell" Miss Hunter
and Mr.. Hunter quartet, Friendship, Love and
Song Miss Cole, Miss Miller Mr.. Dodge and Mr..
NanDorcn: solo, Where the Lind.ns Bloom Miss
Storm; recitation, That Baby of Mine" Mr..
Speidel chorus, Peter Peter, Pumpkin Eater
Mozart Club; ssmi-ciiorus, Meadow Song" ladies
Of Mozart Club. An intermssiJn followed during
which President W. W Elriige called upon Judge
Alphonso Hart, first president of the Library As
sociat oE, 10 state the ne DIS aud desires of The
library board Judge Hart stated that the readin,
Room is opened each evening Of he week and the
nominal charge of 10 cents per month enables citi
z.Iis OF heNsington and all surrounding towns 10
enabled all suitable persons TO nave voice in the
management OF the library. These small fees are
expenses OF the care Of he library and the pur-
chase of books. Much praise was. therefore
due to tho-e friends Of culture. like the Mozart
10 time, and for whose efforts he wished extend
the thanks of the audience and the citizens of
morous parody on barbara freltrhe'' and re-
cited My sunday Breeches.'' The second part of
the Bells from the Chimes of Normandy" by
Night" Miss Storm and Miss Hunter: semi-chorus,
sleep on the Pillow gentlemen of the Mozart
Club; solo, Miller and the Maid Miss Hunter
The last number chorus, Come With the
Gypsy Bride" by the entire club Miss Hunter
ably accompanied the nu,niers the piano. The
chor,ises were all heartily applauded and each Of
the soloiSts received reclll. strawberry and
Ice festival for the benefit OF the Noyes Ii
brary will he given on the evening OF June on the
lawn of Mr.. W. w. Eldridge. Should the weather
prove unfavorable the residence will be thrown
open for the accommodation of the guests.
Miss Edwin Z. Fowler has returned from q
months visit TO New York city.
Col. Brady and Miss Florence Thomas have been
elected delegates from the Warner Memorial Pres
byterian Church TO attend the Sunday school con
yention to be held at Takoma Park June 70 and 20.
The St. Paul's Sunday School Library Association
met Friday evening last at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. G. W. T. Wright. Although the storm kept
a good many from being present, very enjoyable
evening was spent. and che following, short pro-
gram given: Plano trio. Misses Faith Stock
Grace Stock and May Could: reading of original
essay, The Age of Gold and the Golden Age
Mrs: II. w. Lewis, and piano solo by Mrs. Flora
Gould.
The scholars of the Warner Memorial Pres,yte-
rian Church practicng for the childrens day
exercises to be held the second Sunday In June.
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Private Letters Opened.

From the Saturday Review.
In regard to this Transvaal difficulty.
persons are always saying, Chamberlain
knew this, but he did not know that"
1t is hard to gauge the knowledge Of an
English secretary of state. 1t is perfectly
well known that letters are being constant
ly opened by our post office on a warrant
from the home office. 1t is supposed, there
FORE with some reason, that lfr. Chamber
lain has had the advantage Of reading a
good many letters from members OF the in
vading force 10 their friends in England.
We have no doubt all this will be hotly
denied, yet even authoritative dcnials
would not cause us 10 alter ou- oFiFion.
When Mr.. Fawcett was postmaster general
from 1850 to 1885, he once resigned his po-
silion because lie could not defend the prac-
tice. Letters had been opened on The war
rant of the home secretary. Sir w. Vernon
Harcourt, and Mr.. FawceIt made fuss
about 1t, but he was induced TO with draw
his resignation and so on coniOnin.y the
evil he could not defend.
1t would he difficult therefore. to say
what Mr.. Chamberlain does not know; it is
safe to say that the parliamentary COM
mission VIII teach him nothing.
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phrey, Nichols and Carter Of Germantown; Brown
ard Ward Of GAINESVILLE The following is the
score of events of ten BIRDS First event-peirs o;
Smith, 8; Rabbit, S; Griffith, Z; HalpIne, 8. See
ond erent-Neirs $; Smith, 8; Rabbit, Z; Grill b,
I; Halpine, ties shot or, Griftth won. Third
eVent-Halpine, 8; Rabbit, 9; Griffith. .; Smith,
Z; Neirs, 5-ties shot OF, Halpine Fourth
-Halpine, Z; veirs. 8; Grifith, 6; Smith, Z;
Waters. .; Carter, I; Rabbit, 10. Fifth event
Halpine, 8; Griffith, s; Rabbit, s.; Smith, 8; Wa
tiers, I; veirs S-Smith won Sixth event-Hal-
pine, 6; Smith, 10; Griffith. Z; vers, 8; Waters,
81 Rabbit dropped ont-xeirs won Seventh event
-Iialpine, 4 Smith, 10; Veirs, S; Waters, 4; Grit
fifth. Z: Eighth eyent-Smith, s; Halpne, .; Wa
won. Ninth event-Smith, Z; Halpine, 10; Waters.
10; Smith and Waters tied-Waters won. Tenth
efent-Naters, 4; smith .; taipine, T. This event
WAS AT expert angles and unknown traps. Waters,
being an anna teur did good shooting, he was
partially Handicapped. Eleventh event, expert an
cles-Haipinc 4: Smith. 8; Waters, s; Rabbit Z.
Twelfth cvent-Smith. 5; HaIpne, .; Waters, 5;
Griffith, 4 Snyder, q; Nichols, lo-Iialpine, sec
ond: Nichols, first. Thirteenth event-Smith. =;
Halpine, Z; Rabbit .; Waters, 8; Carter o; Rice,
a Snyder, O. The scores show a good average for
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Assaulted DauEhter-in-Iax

Ira Sanborne of Philadelphia attempted to
murder his daughter-in-law, Bella San.
borne, late Tuesday night by beating her
head almost to jelly with a coupling pin
and then setting fire to the bed upon which
the insensible woman and her six-months-
nit suicide by forcing a shoemaker's needle
into his body. The child was so badly
burned that it died yesterday and there is
no hope of Mrs. Sanbornes recovery. San
borne was arrested yesterday, and con.
veyed to a hospital for the insane, where
he is under police surveillance The San.
borne family resided at 12s South 9Th
street, and from all appearances lived
happily together.
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Mrs. Thomas Calver, Mrs. Emma e. Myers
Mrs Geo. H. Slaybaugh.

Mrs. Thomas Calver, Mrs. Emma e. Myers
Mrs. Geo. H. Slaybaugh.
Finance committee-William Gibson
chair man; A. S. Tater, treasurer; NJ. T
Galloway, Ergens Wells, G. W. Gladmon
G. 9. Heron. Chas. Matthews, 8. c. Robb
A. Hart D. J. Evans, S. E. Faunce, ]. B
Carter, A. ]. Huntoon, E. ]. Sweet, A. F,
Dipsmore, L. P. Williams, Peter McGirr
Jchn F. Meaoham, J. B. Morton. w. p
Stedman, Henry E. Williams. George c.
Ross. Joseph Johnson, Wallace Brewer, w
T. HORNE, Daniel Williams, F. H. Wagner
70. A. Moseley, Cecil Clay, w. 7. Titcomb
Charles D. A. Loeff1er, w. w. Wallings-
Chambers, J. P. Quander E. w. Whitta-
ker, G. V. Vanderhcef, Peter S. Garretson
L. Nanderhoof. F. P. Gross, j. b. simmons
D. S. MCGOWAN, A B. Mcmillan. G. T. Da-
VS. }1 ,dn,d NJ Sullivan L. F. Grdley ar W.
Gardner. David Parker, w. P. Worcester
Benz. Swallow, George B. Rose. c. H. Dow
w. E. Bentz, J. F. L. Devoe, Chas. f.
Noske, sigmurd j. Block, Martin Riley
John r. Mcbride, j. H. Smallwcod, Thee
Hausman, ]. T. Clements, A. B. Frsbie
F. A. Clark. John johnson, F. l.. Mckenna
and H. c. Shrte
Transportation committees. E. Faunce
chairman: H. NJ. Gilman.
Committee on Soldiers Home cemetery
"A. j.. Huntoon, chairman; Jacob Moore
Neil Mcfarland, ]. J. Glover.
Committee on Congressional cemetery
J. p. Raub, chairman; A. F. Dinsmore;
5. w. Bunyea, Frank NJ. Allen, S. of V.
Committee on Mt Olivet and Graceland
cemeteries-J. F. Meacham, chairman; VIM.
H. Honn, Jos. s. Haas, S. Of V.
Committee on ST. Elizabeth cemetery
Adolph Gertman, chairman: Alpheus DaVi-
son. j. B. Pitcher. S. Of V.
Committee on Battle Ground and Rock
Creek cemeteries-Peter McGirr, chairman;
Thos. Hausman
Committee on Oak Hill and Holy Rood
cemeteries. T. Clements. chairman.
Committee isolated graves. i.
Quander, chairman Jas. II. B. Small
wood, Malanthol Plummer, S. of VI Leon
Turner.
Music oommittee-Geo. E. Corson, chair
man; Thos. Calver, A. M. Legg, James
Wells, j. r. Hayes. VIM. b. Washington,
Geo. w. Lacy, H. VIM. Riecks, S. of V.
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EVANSVILLE.

Mr.. George NJ. Henault Of Kent district has an
nounced himself candidate for Congress from
the fifth congressional district, subject to tn,
democratic nominating convention
Tho board of election supervisors for Prime,
Georges county, consisting Of Messrs. VIM. L.
Smith, Alonzo G. Dorsey and VIM. d. Barry, or
ganized at q recent meeting by electing Mr.. Dor
sey president. The clerk TO the board has not yet
been appointed.
The MiEistering Childrens League, at recent
meeting held at the residence Of Mrs H. C. Dobbs
decided to give lawn party on the grounds Oi
Mrs. Dobbs, Tuesday, June 2.
The colored people OF Bladensburg gave an all
day picnic in the Spa Woods last Tuesday. The
music was furnished by two bands from Washing
ton and dancing continued till late in the night
large number of people were in attendance.
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HERMAN NOT LOCATED
Salt Lake Police Still on the Loolout
for Him.

No positive information has vet reached
the officials at Salt Lake, Utah, as to the
whereabouts Of the Rev. Francis Herr-
man. the suspected perpetrator of a
number of crimes. although the police
department has been alert for the past
five days for some clue that would as
sist In locating him. 1t is believed that if
Herman were innocent of the appalling
crime of which he is charged, he would
certainly telegraph his friends in Salt I,aks
to that effect. The officers now assert
openly that never before have they been
able to forge so complete and strong q
chain of circumstantial evidence in any
case Of great concern as in this.
They are directing their efforts to learn
what became of Annie X. Samuelson.
Some time ago Herman presented to
the wife Of Rev. Moore a package
of handkerchiefs, which, he said. formerly
beionge to his wife One of the handker-
chiefs bears the initials "a K. S." which
are those Of Miss Samuelson.
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Decoration of the Graves.

The procession. consisting Of members of
the G. A. r. and W. r. c.. L. L. W.. L. of
G. A. R., l.. A. S., 8. of ". ex-soldiers and
sailors, invited guests and the public. will
form at II m, in front of the Arlington
Mansion, headed by the Marine Band. The
procession will then march to the tomb of
the unknown" where, hating, the band
will play drge during the decoration of
the tomb. after which the march will be
continued by the main road to the ceme-
terry. when the procession will separate and
proceed with the decoration of the graves.
of decoration, will render appropriate Sc
lectlons. After the decoration of the graves
the procession will again form and march
to the amphitheater, where the services
will be held.