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The Washington times., 1902-09-21
LENox HORSE SHOW.
Fashionable Newport Set Strongly Rep.
resented at the Equine Display.

Newport seems to have transferred its
prestige to Lenox, where the horse show
has brought together the most promi-
nent cottagers of the fashionable city
by the sea- The hotels are crowded and
the possessors of country seats are en-
tertaining to the limit of their accom-
modations.
Mr. and Mrs. Westinghouse have re-
Gently opened Erskine Park, but as Mrs.
Westinghouse has been somewhat indis-
posed since her return from Europe their
house party is limited to the English
guests, who came over with them. With
their usual gracious hospitality. how
ever, Mr.. and Mrs. Westinghouse have
placed their gymnasium at the disposal
of those who have arrived for the horse
show. and tea is served there through
out the day.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

ized" as much as the grand duke has
and, indeed. he seemed to enjoy the
honors heaped upon him. From the mo-
ment he arose in the morning until he
retired at night every hour was planned
ahead for him. and there was a bitter
rivalry between the cottagers as ia
which gshould entertain him.
The farewell dinner was given by Mrs
/ Ogden Goelet at "Ochre Court There
were but seventeen guests present. The
Hungarian Band furnished music for The
affair.
1t was Mr.. Pembroke Jones who had
the pleasure of responding to the fare
well toast to the distinguished guest
He said many pretty things about the
guest of honor and closed with the
words, He's jolly good fellow" The
Hungarian band took up the strain and
ALL including Duke Boris, Joined in the
singing.
Then Lieutenant Greaves. of the Rus
sian Navy, who is a personal secretary
of the duke and brilliant and charming
fellow, responded for Duke Boris and
his remarks were considered especially
apt.
Returns to New York.
Wednesday the florists transformed
the cabin of the steam yacht Cherokee
into floral bower. and later string
band was taken aboard. The steam yacht
sailed shortly after the noon hour for
New York. The party on the yacht were
the grand duke and his suite, Mrs Og-
den Goelet. Miss May Goelet, Mr.. Robert
Goelet. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, and
several Secret Service men.
Willie" X. Vanderbilt, jr.. is dis
gusted with Newport. and has decided to
shake the dust of the town from his
feet. year ago he negotiated for the
purchase of an estate here but for rea-
sons that Re is quite willing to make
public. Mr.. Vanderbilt has decided TO
leave Newport for good.
Mr.. Vanderbilt has been bounded by
police officers for fast driving until he
has become sick" of the whole busi-
ness. No matter who was seen speeding
machines Oh the ocean drive, nine times
out of ten the officer would get a warrant
out for Mr.. Vanderbilt-in fact, he was
arrested for speeding one Sunday. when
he was at home dining with his family
Other annoyances have been heaped
upon the young millionaire until he
could stand the abuses no longer. Sc he
has left us for good. Mr.. Vanderbilt
has been a constant contributor to manv
here. and warm admirer OF
boat racing. always giving money Tor
prizes, and taking a personal interest in
each match
Mr. Francis J. Otis, well known in
Washington society circles, entertained
at luncheon last week in honor OF Grand
Duke Boris, and the affair was one VI the
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Festivities at the Island Re-
sort End With This Week.
MANY NOTABLE ENTERTAINMENTS
The Summer Conspicuous for the
Number of Vaudeville Performances
Rende-ed-Grand Duke Boris Royalty
Amused During His S9journ.

n EXPORT, R. l.. Sept 2O.-NeS,
nj week will undoubtedly closs
! Y the season here socially. al
though many Of the cottagers
will remain until cold weather.
In the entertaining line the past sea
son has been the foremost in the his
tory OF Newport. Some of the largest
functions have been given and an entire
new form of entertaining has come into
vogue cL
few seasons ago there came n craze
for outdoor entertainments.
Finally there seemed to be a set plan
this season for yaudeville-and few
were the entertainers but had at least
one performer 10 amuse her guests.
The Leading Entertainers.
The leading entertainers this season
have been Mrs. Astor. Mrs Pembroke
Jones, Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Mrs.
Ogden Goelet. Mrs. Edward J. Berwin,
Miss Leady. Mrs. Elisha Dyer. jr.; Mrs.
W. Storrs- Wells, Mrs. Burke Roche,
Commodore and Mrs. z. T. Gerry. Mrs.
Stuyvesant Fish. Mrs. Charles F. Hoff-
man. jr. Mrs II. Mortimer Brooks. Mrs.
George Peabody Wetmcre. Mrs. Joseph
5. Stevens. Mrs. John r. Drexei. Mrs.
Il. Townsend Burden, Mrs. J. Arden
Hartman. Mr.. Henry Walters. Mr. Eu-
gene Higgins. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred G.
Vanderbilt, Mrs. William n. Kingsland,
Col. John Jacob Astor. Mrs. Henry S.
Redmond. and Mrs. T. Shaw Safe.
Grand Duke Boris has gone. Delighted
with his visit to Newport is mild ex-
preston OF his enthusiasm over his
visit. AS he stated few days ago, 1T
is with deep regret that l must close
my visit: it has been one round of de-
lightful pleasure. And the royal for
eigner spoke truth. His visit here has
been one round of gayety.
No man this season has been lion
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Pay Director Crosby, T. s. N. who v as
recently placed upon the retired list
With the rank of rear admiral. and Mrs.
Crosby. have returned to their home on
Massachusetts, Avenue His last inspec-
tion of the pay department of the navy
was made at Nice, France, shortly be-
fore his retirement.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
NEWS OF THE DAY
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES

Young, Muerl Harrison, Theima Gray.
Leano Ferguson, Carl Stackman. Lii
liam Stackman, Ruth Ferguson, lie
Eveline Ferguson. Walter Jordan,
Harry Mockibee. Bud Meyers and
sisters, Dottie Klinger, George Bontz.
Elmer Bontz. Marguerite Van Tassell.
Chester Speiser. Arthur Speiser. Marie
Beaumont, Lota Beaumont. Ralph Fill
Illus, and Milton Fillius.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Curtin-S -Stitely.

Mr. John L. Curtin, of this city, and
Miss Rose e. Stitely, of Claremont. w.
Va. were married in Baltimore at the
parsonage of keene Memorial Church.
on Thursday night. Rev. A. A. Bichell,
the pastor, officiated, The bride wore
blue travelling dress. The only at
tendant was Miss Lille Viilins, at
whose home. 2600 Huntington Avenue,
Miss Stitely has been living for several
months. Mr.. and Mrs. Curtin will re-
side with Miss Villins for the present.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Miss Bates a Clever Equestrienne.

Miss Eliza Bates, daughter of Pay
master General Bates, distinguished her
self by her splendid horse riding at the
horse show at Lancaster. Pa, on Fri
day. She cleared the bars in fearless
fashion, and took first prize for the
hurdles
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Merry Birthday Gathering.

A. birthday party was given Monda,
evening last in honor OF Lionel Var
Tasseli and Chester Speiser. Those who
contributed 20 the musical program were
...iss Florence Jordan, Mr.. James Nc
Williams and Mr.. Arthur Luskey Re-
treshnents were served. Those presen,
included Miss Betty Speiser. Mrs. NJ.
FiIlius. Mrs. Sarah Grifith, Mr.. Joe
Gates, Mrs Frank Webster, Mrs. Eva
Jordon, Mrs. Little from New York, Mrs
stackn,an. Mr.. George Bohlayer. Mr..
Lem Gray and wife. Miss Clara Shack,
Wallace Kindble, Francis Smoot, Leah
Webster, Mrs. John Bohlayer. Mrs. II.
Warner and little son Carol. Mrs. Alice
Ferguson, Mrs. Essie Speiser. Mrs. Ida
Nan Tassell, Charlie Morgan and sis
iers. Raymond Bohiayer, Bernedette
Bohlayer. Ralph Hardy. Mary Hardy.
Raymond Hardy. Bessie speiser. Louise
Gregory. Everett Van Tassell. Annie
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

The engagement is a<nounced of Miss
Marie vyse, daughter of Mr. Thomas A
vyse, of New York, to Mr.. Thomas Ra-
hcurg. of Baltimore The bride is q
cousin Of Miss Catherine Nelson, who is
to marry Mr.. Reginald Vanderbilt, and
Mr.. RabourgSis frequent visitor TO
Washington, and is a member of the
Chevy Chase Hunting Club.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Heitmuller have
sent out the cards of invitation for the
wedding reception Of their daughte,
Pauline Pearl, and Mr. John A. Brosna
han. Wednesday. October ], from tc
10 .. H., at Oak Grove. Brentwood Road
and T Streets northeast.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Williams
have issued cards Of invitation to the
marriage OF their daughter Mabelto Nj;
Arthur B. Heaton. The ceremony vii!
occur Wednesday evening. October !. 3.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mrs. John H. Miller, who with her
children spent the summer at Warren,
Pa, has returned to the city.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
WEDDING CARDS OUT.
Mr. Daniel Ely and Miss Isabel Tag
gert. to Be Married Sept. as.

The marriage of Miss Isabel Taggert
and Mr.. Daniel Ely will take place Sep
tenlber rs at the residence of the bride
en- \ Street. instead Of at Holy Trinity
Church, as previously announced.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Richmond Visitors Here.

MRS.. Marian Edwards. OF Washington
Heights. has had as guests during the
present week Mr.. and Mrs. William
Francis La Bonita, of Richmond, Va.
and Mrs Schultz, of Decatur, Ill.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
VACATION TRIPS ENDED.
Washington Folk Returning Home From
Seashore and Mountains.

Mrs. and Miss Taylor. wife and daugh-
ter of Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor
have returned from Newport
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mr.. Frank Reach. tenor and choir
master at ST. Margaret's Church. has
rendered his resignation. and will retire
from musical work. Mr.. Roach has been
associated with ST. Margaret's choir for
two years, and has brought it up to its
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Master lpsssez's Birthday Party.

Master DHssez's Birthday Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dessez gave birthday
party in honor of their son Victor Mon
day evening nj their residence en- Tween
~ second Street. Mrsic and games
were enjoyed by the children and a col
lation MAS served IN The dining room.
which was profusely decorated for the
occasion. Among those present were Mas
tiers Eddie Lawler, Charles Wetzel, Viii
lie and Philip Brown, Serrin Stailey.
Walter Hines. John Drury. Richard
Duce. Clarence Hildreth, Willie REFLEX,
Raymond Randall. Lester Dessez. Misses
Eunice Dessez. creme McKelvey, May
Frey, Mamie Hines, Dorcia Frey, Sarah
Hart, Helen Serrin, Mamie Randall
Mamie Drury. May Cavanaugh, Nellie
Kane, Mesdames Herbert and Linkins
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS

present excellent standard. His resig-
nation is regretted not only by those
who attend ST. Margaret's, but by his
personal friends, for the reason that his
business interests here will not permit
him to devote any of his time to musical
affairs.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

The marriage of Mr.. corcoran Thorn,
OF this city, and Miss Mary Lay will be
celebrated al The Fins. Groton. Mass.
October s.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Mr. Wyndham at Bar Harbor.

Mr.. Percy Wyndham has left New
York for Bar Earbor. to remain Until
the British embassy, on Connecticut
Avenue, is ready for occupancy.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Cards are out announcing the coming
marriage of Mr. Oliver T. Redding. of
Cabin john. Nd, and Mrs yicletta
Wnalcy. OF Washington
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mr.. Will Stevens, who has been filing
the position of tenor at Rock Creek
Church. has accepted similar position
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. to succeed Mr.. Pierce, who has
left the city.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Returns to Baltimore Home. J

Nffsss Katherine A. O'Brien. who has
Inge, has returned to Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mr.. Halsted Hoover has returned from
his vacation, spent at Allaire. N. j. Mr..
Hoover is the baritone soloist at Trinity
Church, Third and C Streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mr. Ernest F. Winchester has resigned
as organist and choirmaster at S:.
Marks Pro-Cathedral, having been Of
fered the direction of the choir at St.
PauIs Church, Twenty-third Street. Mr..
Winchester succeeds Mr.. Atkinson. and
Mr.. William B. Trott, prominent men,
Der Of the Cathedral congregation, and
a musician of note. will assume charge
of the musical services at st. Marks.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes' Western Trip.

Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Hayes left last
night for a weeks trip to Chicago and
St. Paul.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mascagni has cabled that he will be
in Washington for the initial perform
ance of THE Eternal City" Hall Gaines
play. in which Viola Allen will appear
this season The date of the premiere
production is October 6. at the National
Theater. 1t is expected that Mascagni
dental music. which is his own compost
ton.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Mr.. John Finnegan has been engage
as tenor soloist at St. Johns vice MIR
AL Mosher. resigned. Mr.. Mosher has
been engaged for the quartet at Rock
Creek Church.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

DR.. Huntington. formerly bass SOLOS.
at st. Johns Church, Sixteenth and +
Streets. has passed his examinations for
admission to the medical staff of the
United States army, and will enter that
branch of the service at an early date.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

Miss Hattie Ritchie. who has been the
soprano soloist at st. Peters Church,
Capitol Hill, will have entire charge of
the choir there during the coming year.
Miss Rltchie is one of the best known
choir soloists in Washington and has
been, Identified with the musical world
Of the Capital City for long time. She
is also teacher of vocal and instru-
mental music and has a large class OF
pupils. Miss Ritchie's voice is pleas
ing soprano of dramatic quality. an: 80 !.
knowledge Of music will undoubtedly do
much for the advancement of the choir
which is to come under her charge. She
is a thorough musician and is qualified
in every way to assume the direction OF
choir.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21


Mr.. w. T. Glover, who has been con-
nected with the music house of Sanders
& Staym.n for the past six years, will
sever his relations with that firm and
go to the local house of Stieff & Co.
He will have charge Of the piano de-
partment. Mr.. Glover is the choirmas-
ter at Christ Church, Georgetown. where
he has been for several years.
Mr.. c. E. Beatty has resumed his
duties as orgarist of the West Street
Presbyterian Church, Georgetown. Mr..
Beatty has been substituting this sum-
mer at the Church Of the Covenant for
Mr.. Harvey Murray, the regular or
ganist OF that church
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

/. The winter schedule Of services at
Emmanuel Church. Anacostia, was m
augurated last Sunday. The choir there
is under the direction Of the organist.
Mr.. CASTOR Wilkins. and the quartet
includes Miss Nettie Kibble. soprano;
Miss Mary Tolson. contralto; Mr.. Milton
Filius. tenor. and Mr.. William Scantie-
bury, bass.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

n 7 EXPORT, r. l.. Sept 20-.NeSt
mi week will undoubtedly close
/ Y the season here socially. al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-01
ALL ABOUT A LET TER
Charles 10th Locked Up for
Violating the Postal
Laws.

United States Deputy Marshal William
A Wilkerson, of Washington. arrived IN
:hiz oity last night with Charles L. 10th.
10th is charged with sending an obscene
letter to his wife in this city. When he
appeared before United States Commits
soner Flegenheimer last night he waived
an examination and asked for ball. He
was held in the sum Of $780, and commit
ted to Jail pending hearing on. October
4th.
His wife is suing fer divorce, and pro-
duced the letter as evidence in court. The
letter was reported to the Federal author
tiles. and Post-Office Inspector Bulla
swore out a warrant for the young man S
arrest.
10th was located in Washington, where
he was employed as Waterman for the
pany.
"a deputy said last night that the letter
was of the most vile character.
Loth's wife was a Miss Newton, and re-
sides at 1906 west Leigh street. 10th is
a young man about % or "a years of age,
and wore a. look of care and worry when
he was taken to the Jail by United States
Deputy Marshal Bland last night
Inc charge against the man is 4 Sc
rious one, and is punishable by a fine Of
not less than 500 or more than $1,000 and
imprisonment for not less than one year
or more than ten years, or both fine and
irnpriSOnment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-01
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
DUE TO COAL STRIKE.
PROMINENT Coal MERCHANT shoots
Himself, and the Doctors Say
There is Little Hopes.

NEW YORK, September so.-In finan-
cial difficulty as result of the coal
strike. Henry c. Scheel, coal merchant
of this city. tried to kill himself to-day
by shooting. The doctors say there is
little hope for him.
Mr.. Scheel is As years old. He lives
with his wife and three children in "a
handsome residence. and generally has
been thought to be prosperous. rela-
tive of Mr.. Scneel's said he had large
sum of money-about sooo,oo0-tied up in
litigation. and that his business was his
only source OF revenue. The disturbance
In the coal market had affected his BUSH
ness seriously. causing him to become de-
snondent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-01
JUDGE WILLIAMS
WATCHES THE TIGER.
Roanoke Democrat Goes All the Way
to Saratoga to See What
Tammany is Going to Do.

SARATOGA, n. Y. September 3o.-(Spe-
cial Zone of the most interesting WISH
tors at Saratoga to-day is former Judge
Samuel G.. Williams. Of Roanoke, Va,
who travelled all way from his southern
home to attend the Democratic State
convention Asked why he came all the
way to the Spa to attend the conven-
ton. Judge Williams said:
This may be the last convention will
ever attend. L want to see just how
Tan,,nany acts, and l want to say that
unless Democrats here do the right thing
this time all of us other Democrats had
better go out of business. New York
States action this time will largely shape
the attitude and make up of the next
national convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-01

ssented was based on either shearsay eyi-
dence, or subscribed TO by persons who
admitted that they we're parties to q.
ut est 10 address the Committee. He said
SPEECH BY DEVER
IT am Democrat, and have been one
AZ my have nsver ehangsd by by
simply because made a fight against q
lead er who was not Of any use to his
district and who wasn't wanted there.
The police were his. They would do any;
thing he ordered, and I am sure i did
not appoint the election officials. In the
pane n Of justice and 1ght ~ peg that
and certainly I should not be robbed i
hope that your decision will be that We
are to be allowed to represent the peo-=
pie who showed at the election that they
were for me- s, $3.50
Other contests were subsequently, con-.
sidered. It is stated by men who are
close to Senator Hi that the committee tee
will declare the district unrepresented.
If this is done, Devery declares tonight
that he will appeal to the convention
~ '.ie PLATFoRM PLANKs.
Committee on Resolutions was ap-
pointed, consisting of fifty members. each
man George: Raines and the committee
met in the afternoon. They We're over
whelmed with requests that certain
plankS. be placed IN the platform. AT
the conclusion Of the meeting, 1t was
said few proposed planks received much
consideration.
Two proposed planks caused somewhat
of furry in the committee. The liberal
Democracy, with a committee Of FIVE,
headed by Robert Baker as spokesman,
demanded
That the Democratic State convention
stand for reaff1rma ton of the Kansas
City platform as whole
The Chicago-Kansas City platform par
ty of New York State, through Calvin
j. Reach, demanded the incorporation of
this:
.The Democratic party of the Empire
State recognizes the national platform
Of 1900 as the organic law of the party.
/ until it be changed by another national
convention, and regrets that it was not
ratified by the people at the polls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-01
PRESIDENT IS URGENT
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.)

with a representative of the operators.
at is not true said Mr.. Markle, for if
a representative of the operators and Mr..
Morgan had been there I would be in
position to know it, and have heard
nothing of the kind
COAL SIS A TON.
The coal situation in New York is
more serious than at any time since the
strike of the anthracite miners began.
Instead of $4,000 tons, usually in stock
at this time of the year, there are but
1000 tons of hard coal. In the tenement
districts the price is IS cents hushel.
which is at the rate of $25 a ton.
President Baer was asked to-day II
there would be enough coal in this city
to supply the demand before winter set
in.
..Oh. certainly he said. "This idea
that there is going to be scarcity Of
coal this winter is simply scare. There
will be plenty of coal in New York be-
fore the cold weather..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-01

The above circular is in the hands of a
number of the best known citizens of
Richmond. It is not known what will
be attempted at the proposed conference,
but the simple announcement that such
men as Major Robert Stiles and the as
sociates who have signed with him the
call for the meeting means that the inves-
legations that have been started are not
to be dropped until the entire truth be
known to the public and every person
guilty Of wrong-doing in councilmanic
circles, or any malfeasance in office. or
neglect of duty on the police force, shall
have been exposed and punished.
It is not known to whom copies of the
circular have been sent. but list of the
names, If they were known, would no
doubt make interesting reading in view
of this new phase of the municipal scan
dals.
GRAND JURY TO-DAY.
The reconvening Of the special grand
jury at II o'clock this morning will for
a time direct the attention of the in
tercsted public to that branch of the trou
Bile In oil probability the special grand
jury will complete its work this week,
and adjourn by Friday evening II not,
another recess must be had until next
week The grand jury will not be re-
quired to sit on Saturday, because there
are several members who could not con-
scientionsly sit then because Of the day
being their Sabbath.
NO MORE INDICTMENTS.
It is not expected that there will be
any further indictments. but the promised
report of the jury as to reputed crooked
transa ctions in the City Council, which
have been barred by the statutes of limi-
tations, will make more than ordinary
readable matter.
No new witnesses had been summoned
for to-day at the time of the adjournment
of the Hastings Court yesterday evening,
so it is not vet known what line of work
will be taken up upon the reassembling Of
the jury this morning
With the grand jury at work on the
third floor of the City Hall and the trial
of the Holman case, Judge Witt and Com
monwealth' s-Attorney Richardson will
have their hands full.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-01
HIS TEETH HELD FOR FINE.
The PitifuI Plight of n Rochester
Topper.

TOPPER.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, September 30
tSpecial.)-G. C. Bishop. of Lodi, would
like nothing in the world so much as a
juicy tenderloin steak with all its trim
mings, but even II he was offered the
finest one ever cut he could not accept.
For him his diet three times day is
porridge and milk, and it will be por
ridge and milk until he raises Sc with
which to redeem his false teeth.
A justice of the Geneva Police Court
has them and will hold them until Sc,
which is the fine for intoxication, is paid.
The teeth are Bishops sole assets, and
he has made two attempts. but in vain.
to get them back. He says that lack of
food makes him too weak to work and
that he. therefore will never be able to
earn enough to save the needful &C.