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The Washington times., 1903-08-27
Unprecedented Success of
the Annual Tournament
Given by Steamboat Com
pany at the Popular Re-
sort.
Eight Thousand Persons
From Surrounding Coun-
try and Washington Wit
ness the Contest and En-
joy Dancing.

The nineteenth annual tournament Of
the Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall
Steamboat Company. held at Marshall
Hall yesterday. eclipsed all of its pre-
deeessors of the past ten years.
Long before daylight conveyances of
every description began TO arrive at the
Hall. and by noon the grounds were fairly
Uttered with vehicles. People from
the counties Of St. Charles, Montgomery,
Prince George, and St. Mary were there
In goodly numbers. The steamers Kent
ana Wakefield each brought large crowds
from the lower river landings, and the
Charles Manchester carried as many per-
sons as the law would permit. on each
of its three trips. Eight thousand IS a
conservative estimate OF the crowd.
The tournament was under the man
agement Of B. Won Orendorf, who has
conducted affairs OF this kind for ten
years or more. A better man could rot
have been selected The entire pro-
gram was run of without a hitch
Knight of Prince George Champion.
Long before O'Clock, the hour set
for the fitting, hundreds of persons
lined up along the fence. awaiting the
feature of the days sport. After a
sharp contest, the contestants for first
hon0rs dwindIed down 10 J. c. Blandford,
knight OF Prince George, and c. D.
Hobbs. Knight OF Arlington, who tied at
nine rings each. They ran OF the tie
and Mr.. Blandford captured three rings
to his opponents two, and carried off
first honors
The contest for second honors was
probably more interesting than that for
the championship. Eight knights were
tied az eight points each. -Four charges
were found necessary to decide third
honors, in which some poor riding WIS
seen On the fourth charge F. s. Burns,
knight Of McConchie, won by capturing
a single ring. G. a. Smith. Knight of
River View, was fourth. and Clarence
Beall, Knight OF Baltimore. NTH.
The browning took place in the pa
Wilton sharply at o'clock. After an
Introductory speech by Capt william
II. G. Simmons, orator OF the evening.
knight Of Prince George, Mr.. Blandford.
crowned Maud Boswell queen OF love
ana beauty. cara Mattlngly was
crowned first maid: Mrs. sImms had the
honor OF second maid conferred upon
her. ard Margaret MattingIy was
crowned third maid by NJ. r. Hamilton,
who crowned in place Of F. S. Burns,
Knight OF McConchie
The Coronation Ball.
Immediately after the coronation ce-e-
monies the grand ball was held in the
pavilion. and. despite the oppressive
heat. scores OF young persons danced
until the departure OF the last boat
Following are those who rode In the
tournament: L. d. Dove. knight OF
Maryland William L. Clarke, Virginia
Boy: George T. Head. knight Of Munson
Hi: C. 3. stats. Knight of Vienna;
H. E. Keller. Knight OF Kenilworth;
J. c. Blandford. knight Of Prince
George; B. Brashears. knight OF Burtons-
VILE: Clarence Besll. Knight of Balti-
more; G. B. Blandford. knight OF Ac-
cokeek; l. Seibel. Knight OF Old Times;
+. Kerr. Knight Of Kentucky J. q.
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Empire-@A Romance of Coon Hollow. !"

"A Romance of Coon Hollow" will be
the next attraction at the Empire The
ater. The engagement will begin Mon
day afternoon. and il is promised TO
patrons of the house that the play win
be presented with all the attractive ac-
cessories that made it a success some
years ago. New scenery and costumes
have been provided. Ruby Erwood Will
again be seen in the principal feminine
role, and the Coon Hollow" quartet is
counted among the features.
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HARVARD MAN SAILS
TO MARRY PRINCESS
Wedding VIII Be Part of Romance That Has Lasted
Throughout a Decade.

came to this country and sought refuge
in Boston.
Mr.. Van Norman who was studying at
Harvard. was presented to the princess,
and despite their difference in rank they
fell in love. The house of Kratnowsh
was able a few years ago to return to
Cracow. and before their departure tho
young persons we're engaged.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

At a special meeting of the Cambrian
CWclshl Society. held at the residence
of DR.. T. J. Jones, 3105 VI Street north
west, on Monday evening, appropriate
resolutions of respect we're adopted N
regard TO the death OF it's first presi-
dent. the late Thomas oliver.
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Weddings.
Crown-HesS.

OIOWn-HeSS,
Miss Maud ]. Hess and Fenton w.
Crown were married at S O'Clock last
evening at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Hess, % Ninth
Street southeast The bride wore a
dainty gown of white silk and chiffon,
inlaid with medallions Of lace and in
crusted with pearls. and carried a
bouquet OF Bride roses. The ceremony,
which was performed by the Rev. John
NJ. Schick. pastor of Grace Reformed
Church, was followed by a reception,
when ices and tea dalnties were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crown VIII be at home
to their friends after September IS, at
1914 North Carolina Avenue.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Bound to his
wedding TO the Princess Donia Kratnow-
ski, there sailed yesterday in the second
cabin of the steamer New York Louis E.
Van Norman, an uncrowned American
prince. This wedding will be part of a
romance which has lived through a de-
cade.
The Princess Donia belongs TO one of
the families which was exiled from Pc
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COMING TO THE THE4TERS.

Lafayette-Eugenie Blair in "Zaza" and
"Magda."
Eugene Blair Will play a weeks en-
gagement at the Lafayette Theater, com
mencing next Monday evening, when
'Zaza" will be the bill. This play viii
be presented Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings and Wednesday matinee.
''Magda" viii be the bill for the remain
der of the week
Miss Blair's work is well known in
Washington. where she has appeared fire.
quently- Her Interpretation OF "Zaza,"
the role made famous by Mrs. Leslie
Carter. has won for her the admiration
Of a large portion of the local theatergo-
ing public. Her performance of Suder-
MAINS heroine in his play "Magda" VIII
be awaited with interest.
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Chit Chat.

Mrs Reginald c. Belknap. wife of
Lieutenant Belknap. L. S. A. is spending
a week in Washington, after which she
will return TO Lenox, 10 remain through
the fall season.
Mrs. A. R. Brothers and Miss Tente
Schmidt are spending a few weeks in the
mountains of Maryland.
The Countess Won Waldersee and her
sister, who are on their way to this
country to visit their brother, David
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
5000 Seashore Excursion Tickets. 5000
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Beginning June 25, round-:rip tickets be-
tween Washington. d. C., and Atlantic City,
Cape May, Sea Isle City, and Ocean City, N. J.,
will be sold every Friday and Saturday, good to
return until the following Tuesday, at rate OF So
for the round trip. Atlantic City tickets good
via Bridge route
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Clarke Watson

George Clarke, of Missouri and Miss
Annie Ruth Watson. formerly of Nor
folk. Va. were quietly married last
evening at $50 o'clock at the parsonage
of the Hamline Methodist Episcopal
Church. The Rev. DR.. Lucien Clark
performed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarke will reside in Washington for the
present
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
AMERICAN BAR IN SESSION.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. Aug. 27.-The sn-
nual convention OF the American Bar
Association opened yesterday. About
200 lawyers are in attendance. The ses-
sion will last until tomorrow night
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
MENUS FOR TOMORROW


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Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore will en-
terrain at dinner at Chateau Mer
this evening.
Former Senator Edward o. Wolcott,
who has been attending the Saratoga
races, has returned to his cottage in
Newport.
Nicholas Longworth is in Newport as
the guest of Frank P. Mitchell at the
Riggs cottage.
The guests at Orkney Springs gave a
charming entertainment on Saturday
evening in honor of the birthday of G.
a. Shackleford. The dining room was
tastefully decorated with masses of flow
ers and ferns. In the center of the table
was a massive punch bowl which was
the cause of much merriment and wit,
and many bright toasts. The POSTMASTER
was Samuel Klawans, who added great
~ TO the pleasure of the guests Among
those present were the Misses Bessie
Daley. Emma c. Smith. Florence Hop
kins, of Washington; Miss NJ. Raynor
B. Chesney, Mrs. Chesney. OF Baltimore
Miss Sally Dobie. of Petersburg. Va
II. Daley. B. Klawans, S. KIawans. of
Washington, B. kim, of Norfolk. Va.
N Sprancy, and A. Chisney. of Balti-
more.
Among the late arrivals at the Orkney
Springs Hotel are Mrs. w. B. Daley and
sons, of Washington; Mrs. II. NJ. Willis
and Miss E. May Talbert, of Washing
ton.
o. L. Malstead, of Washington. is a
guest OF the Howard House. Atlantic
City
Mrs. Reginald de Koven is now al
MattapOisett, on the New England coast
where the season is at its gayest. She
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Academy-"when Women Love-"

when Women Love" will be the bill
at the Academy next week The play is
written in four acts. and tells the old
story of women's love and devotion.
A new equipment of scenery and cleo
trical effects has been supplied, and this
seasons production is said to be the
most complete yet given.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
Buy Your
Furniture
and
Carpets
Now

Why wait for the busy
Fall months to furnish and
fix your house, when you can
buy now at lower prices and
at the same time have the
advantage of paying the bill
in small weekly or monthly
payments.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Odell Burns Mrs. S. Burns. F. ].
Quinn and s Rafferty,, all of Washing
ton. are registered at the Fredonia, At
lantic City
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Asbury Park was in carnival attire
last night The hotels near the beach
were gayIy trimmed, flags were flying
from hundreds OF STATS. and in the
business section and on every side were
to be seen emblems of welcome 10
Queen Titania. the ruler of Fairylan1.
who reached there yesterday to preside
over the ChildreD's carnival-a fete Of
three days The little queen arrived at
the coronation court in a golden she'll
shaped chariot. drawn by two gray
chargers She wore an elaborate white
satin gown and cloak of ermine, and
carried a scepter. She was attended BY
Prince Charming, Princess Cinderella.
her court chamberlain and her maids Of
honor. Harold p. Ayres. accompanied
by the city officials and the officers of
the Carnival Association. met the queen
a the foot OF her gorgeous throne, and
in CHEEKY words babe her and her court
thrice welcome TO the children's para
disc. He then placed the crown on her
head. AZ the same time he handed over
TO the queen a golden key of the city,
and as a souvenir a gold Maltese cross.
Immediately after the proclamation
announcing Titania the queen of
the carnival, the children from the lead
ing hotels appeared before the throne
and gave a number of fancy dances.
This was followed by THE Babies opera
Dance the May pole dance. The Coy
Corner Dance" and several novel fancy
dances
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
Social News and Gossip of The Dau.

chartered the Onset Bay excursion
steamer a few days ago and took large
party of friends down to Edgartown.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Mrs. NJ. L. McChambers. of this city.
is in Atlantic City, where she is pleas
antly located at the Kenilworth Inn.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27
Summer Resort Gossip.

Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore will en-
terrain at dinner at Chateau sur Mer
this evening.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Former Senator Edward o. Wolcott,
who has been attending the Saratoga
races. has returned to his cottage in
Newport.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Nicholas Longworth is in Newport as
the guest of Frank P Mitchell at the
Riggs cottage
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Mrs. Reginald de Koven is now at
Mattapoisett. on the New England coast.
where the season is at its gayest. She
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Bradley Lee. of New York, will find sad
news awaiting them on their arrival.
Mr.. Lee. who had been seriously i'll.
died on last Tuesday evening.
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

o. L. Malstead, of Washington. is
guest of the Howard House, Atlantic
City
The Washington times., 1903-08-27

Mrs. Adams p. Ames and Miss Gladys
have returned to their home on Twenty
first Street, from a visit TO New Hamp-
shire.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14

term to which he has just been
elected be will have served twenty
four years. Judge Emmett Field is
known to many Of the readers Of the
INTELLIGENCER. He was born in
Louisville but was reared in Pettis
county, this state, where he lived
until the breaking out Of the war
He belonged to Parsons division and
served at the battle Of Lexington,
among other engagements of the war.
Judge Field is honored in Kentucky
as one of the purest and truest men
that ever graced the bench 10 that
state-as careful and conscientious in
small things as IN great. His hold
upon his constituents is Of such kind
that the incidents of recent political
revolutions in Kentucky have NOT
affected him 10 the least
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
Council Proceedings.

The city council met Monday night
in regular session aud the regular
business was attended TO- The resig-
nation Of Wilson Young as council
man from the Fourth ward was read
aud accepted, but no definite arrange
ments were made TO fill the vacancy.
The city clerk was instructed TO re-
advertise for bids for paving and
grading Main street and the city
attorney to revise the city ordinances.
All claims against the city for the
past month we're ordered paid. Albert
Walk was appointed calaboose keeper
and d 0. Heathman night watchman
for the ensuing month. There being
no other business Of importance to be
transacted the session was adjourned
to meet again November oath.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
To be. Married Next Week.

Miss Jessie L. Thatcher, for several
years a teacher of English in the
Central High school, and Mr., George
Platteuburg, Of Mayvlew, Mo, will
be married next Wednesday at the
home of the bride, 7Ol Woodland
avenue. The marriage came as a
surprise to both teachers and pupils
OF Central high school. Miss Thatcher
resigned only last Friday. She packed
up the books she had been using 10
her work and announced that she had
taught for the last day. The marriage
Wednesday will be the elimination Of
a little romance Of some years
standing. Kansas City Journal.
Miss Thatcher it known to many
Of the readers Of the INTELLIeENcER,
having often been a visitor In this
city. Mr.. Plattenburg is a merchant
Of Mayview, a brother Of Capt. J. Q.
Plattenburg, Of this city, and Is
known to nearly everyone in the
county,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
Death Of Mrs. Louisa S. Major.

Death Of Mrs. Louisa S. Major.
Waverly Waterman;
Mrs. LOUISA S. Major died at her
home in this city Monday morning,
November 9, 1908, aged y5 years
months and s days Mrs. Major had
been quite feeble owing to her ad-
vanced age for several years, and sell
dom left her home. Her last illness
was not thought to be serious until
shortly before her death, as she was
apparanty in but little less than her
usual health and strength.
Mrs. Major had remarkable family
history. She was member of the
Lewis family which played such a
memorable part in the history OF
Western Virginia. Her grandfather,
Thomas Lewis, was a representative
VINO attended the house Burgesses, and
was a member of the convention that
ratified the constitution OF Virginia.
He afterward distinguished himself In
the war OF the Revolution, Mrs. Maj
or's mother was Margaret Hite, Of
Frederick county, Virginia, and was Of
French and German descent
Mrs. Majors narrations of her early
reoollections we're most interesting.
The war of 1912 being vlvidIy stamped
on her memory. Her parents came to
Missouri in 1880, Mrs. Major being %
yeaas of age. Her description o; the
many privations endured by the first
settlers of this part of the state, was
most realistic.
In 1848 Mrs. Major was married to
John Major, veteran of the war Of
1872, who lived near this city in Sa-
line county. After the death of her
husband, which occurred in the sew
entities, she moved to this city, and re-
sided here until her death.
Mrs. Major was much loved by all
who knew her, not only on account Of
her advanced age, but tor her many
quaint and admirable characteristics.
She was OF literary inclination, and on
ly few years ago she took up the
university extension course. To the
time of her death she carried her great
age with Christian iortitude and grace.
Fuaeral services xyOre held at the
, NJ. E. Church South at IL O'Clock
Wednesday morning, and was largely
attended by the many friends and rela-
Of the deceased. The sermon was by
! Rev Lynn F. Ross, of Warsaw. Inter
ment was in the Wayerly cemetery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
judge Emmett Field.

Judge Emmett Field, brother Of
Judge Richard Field, Of this city,
aysthe Louisville Times of November
enjoys the distinction Of having
received the highest vote Of any can
a|date on the democratic ticket, state
county, in the recent Kentucky
eIeeilon. Judge Field has been
Of the circuit court Of Jefferson
COUNTY, OF which Louisville is the
eeaaly seat, for a period Of twenty
With the conclusion Of thu
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
MASS MEETING.
Let Everybody Work for the Missouri
Pacific Shops.

There will be a mass meeting of the
citizens of Lexington and vicinity
Tuesday afternoon to consider the
matter of making a proposition to
the Missouri Pacific Railway Company
to locate its proposed shops here,
The proposed shops will be the largest
belonging to the Missouri Pacific
system. They will employ 500 men,
who with their families would at
once double the population of Lex
ington. The construction cost is
estimated at S9OO,O 900. The monthly
pay roll will be 800, 900. This is
worth working for and worth paying
for. One hundred thousand dollars
per month is $1,000, 900 per year
The effect of this enterprise would
not be problem attic but certain and
immediate. Attend the meeting
Churt house at 2 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
Crenshaw & Young Moved.

Crenshaw & Young are today in
stalled in their new quarters in the
McGrew building, corner Of Eleveneh
and Main streets. The room, which
has just been completed, is one OF tie
most desirable business locations in
the city and is handsomely and con-
veniently equipped with all the up,
to'date furnishings Of first-class
city store room. The steel ceiling
and white tile floor, together with
the new oak fixtures and plate glass
show cases add greatly to the general
appearance Of the room. The pre-
scription case is fitted with large oval
mirrors that correspond exactly with
the plate glass in the front doors.
The furniture was made by the
Winkler Furniture Company.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
Martin.McIntyre.

The marriage of Miss Agnes G..
Mcintyre and Mr., Andrew Martin, Of
Lexington, occurred Monday morning
at the Catholic church at I O'Clock.
Rev. D. M. Costello performed the
ceremony. The bride was attended
by her sister, Miss Nellie, and Philip
Martin, brother Of the groom, was
best man. Both the bride and groom
have large circle Of friends who
wish them success and happiness.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-11-14
DEATH Of Charles EgIe.

Died, at bis home on Franklin
avenue Saturday night at 10 O'Clock,
Charles Egle, aged 40 years. He had
been In declining health for some
time, but the immediate cause Of bis
death was sudden attack OF pneu-
monia He was unmarried. He leaves
two brothers AID one sister, August
Egle Of this city, Louis Egle, Of
Kan>aS, and Miss Amelia Egle of this
city The death is particularly sad
one, being the third in the family
during the past year His mother
died the 5th of last December, aud
sister the 23d Of March. Funeral
srvices were held at the German
NJ. E. church Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hohen-
wald. Interment took place in
Machpelah cemetery.
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Mrs. ]. c. McGrew Entertains.

Thursday afternoon, from ? until 5
O'Clock, the elegant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. McGrew, on South street,
was the scene of one Of the most
delightful social events of the year,
being reception given by Mrs. J. G.
McGrew, Sr., in honor Of Mrs. j. c..
McGrew Jr. Those present can not
be warm enough in their praise Of
the charming manner in which their
hostesses entertained them and all
departed with the feeling that the
hours had passed all too swiftly.
The house was darkened and the soft
artificial light rendered the tasteful
decorations even more beautiful. The
general color scheme of the decora-
tions was pink, white and yellow,
being done in roses and crysanthe-
NUNS. The west parlor, where Mrs
McGrew and her daughter-in-law first
received their guests, was decorated
wholly in pink crysanthemums. From
here the guests passed into the
large reception hall, lined on each
side with palms. From somewhere
behind these soft strains of music
fOated out from hidden orchestra
The dining room, where ice cream
with kremette dressing and severa
kinds of cake were served, was deco
rated with profuslon Of pink roses
An immense bowl OF them adorned
the centre of the table aud on eacl
corner was single white crysanthe
mum. In the library adjoining th
diuing room, where the guests wer
served with coffee, yellow crysanthe
NUNS were the only flowers that en-
tered into the decorations. The las
and perhaps the most elaborate room
Of all was the east palor. The furnish
ings Of this room are 10 red, and tn
white roses with which 1t was de:u
rated formed both striking an
I pleasing contrast In this room wa
situated the bon-50n table preside
I over by Misses Qulndara J mes an
8 Lillian MoOrehead la the center q
e the table was a large candelabra hole
6 ing numerous red candles.
Mrs. McGrew was ably assisted I
entertaining her guests by the follow
n ing ladies; Mesdames e. j. McGreN
Mary Chew, Annette Peters, Lero
!. Farmer, Paul RankiD, John Hausau
W. f Kerdolff, M D. Wilson, Wn
Aull, ] P. Gordon, Irviog Tevi
v Mamie Steele, Frank Bowman, j. I
Q Moorehead, VIM. Stonestreet, G.
/. Sitter, B. B Frazer and Misses Maj
Silver, Ella Nickel and Bette Noun
e joy. Mrs. W. e. Bard, Of Sedali
e was expected TO assist in entertainiu
n but was taken i'll at the last momen
i About 200 invitations we've issued.
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The Missouri Pacific Shops.

Isy Gratz, secretary of the Lexing-
ton Business Mems Assoclation, is in
receipt OF a letter from Russell Hard
ing, general superintendent Of the
Missouri Pacific railway saying, that
as soon as he returns to St. Louis
from two weeks trip East he will
be glad to receive proposition from
the city for the location Of the rail-
road shopP here. Independence ard
Kansas City have offered so acres and
bonus of S25, 900.
The proposed shops will be the
largest of all the the Missouri Pacific
system, will employ 1900 men and
have pay roll of about 500, 900 per
month. These shops would at once
double the population of Lexington
The largest of the Missouri Pacific
mines are here and tits not impossible
for Lexington to secure this prize.