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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
HUSBANDS STUMBLE
SCARED WIFE TO DEATH
Woman Awakened in Fright When He
Fell Over Chair in
the Dark

ATHENS, Ga. Oct. 2s.-Mrs. John
Pittman, of this city, was frightened to
death In bed by her husband at 2
O'Clock this morning.
A few minutes before that hour Mr.
Pittman arose and went into the hall TO
get a drink OF water. In the dark Adr.
Pittman stumbled over a chair and fell.
making a great noise.
His wife. awakening with a start, was
so frightened at the noise and at miss
ing her husband from the bed that she
screamed at the top OF her VOICE
Mr.. Pittman ran back into The room,
only to find his wife in a spasm from
the effects Of which she died in a few
minutes.
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pIcNIcs AT HOT SPRINGS.

Yesterday at Hot Springs was such
a delightful day that numerous picnics
and several driving and riding parties
were hastily arranged. to take advan-
tage of the weather. The Misses Pat
ten, of this city, were the guests OF
Mrs Arthur +. Davis. OF Boston. who
entertained a party at Falling Springs,
where a basket luncheon was served.
Jesse Brown gave luncheon at
Fassifern Farm, in honor Of Miss Edith
Clamp. of New York. In the evening
the same party were entertained at din
ner by Lispenard Stewart at the Home
stead.
Among other Washingt0nians at this
resort are Mrs. 4. De Witt Talmage
and her daughter, Miss Collier.
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FIVE NEW MEMBERS
FOR LOCAL SYMPHONY
Enlisted From New York and Boston.
Rehsarse With Fine Efect-Distin-
guished Soloists Expected.

True 20 his word. Reginald De KOven
arrived in Washington yesterday morn
ing. and at once renewed the work Of
rehearsing the Symphony Orchestra for
the concerts Of the coming season.
The summers rest and change has
put everybody in the best Of condition
and spirits. and all the musicians took
up their work with hearty good Will.
Practically all the local members who
were IN the orchestra last year were
assembled at Carroll Institute. and in
addition there were eight or nine mu-
sicians from abroad who have come to
reside in Washington. and may become
members OF the Symphony Orchestra.
Their presence here will do much to MI
up any gaps that may have existed In
last years orchestra. and to strengthen
any weak spots, so that the Washing
ton Symphony Orchestra now stands In
the same rank with the best in the
country An Interesting list OF music
has been made out for the program for
the coming season, and this Will be
duly announced.
Among the musicians new TO this city
are Herman Rietzel OF New York, first
oboe player, and John hammers, Of
Chicago. second oboe player. From the
ranks OF the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira comes the well-known artist, NJ. Be
linsk.. who will play first cello From
New York come the first and second
horn players, Adolf Belz and Albert
Lehman. as well as Paul Like, first
bassoon player.
Judging from the admirable results at
tanned at this first rehearsal. the public
OF Washington may prepare for series
Of symphony concerts this season equal
10 those in any city OF the Union. Under
Mr.. De Koven's magnetic conductorshir
the playing was so excellent II could
hardly be believed IL was the first tirne
this band OF musicians had come to-
gether for rehearsal
Distinguished soloists have been en-
gagged or are being negotiated with
Their names. as well as the programs
will be shortly announced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
BISHOP BROTHERS HURT.

LENoX, Mass, Oct. 2s.-Cortlandt
Field Bishop and David W. Bishop were
hurt last night in an automobile acct
dent on the stockbridge highway. Da-
vid w Bishop was at the wheel OF a
large forcign-built car. and when ap-
preaching the village turned out 10
avoid collision with carriage which
was occupying the center of the high
way. The automobile went into a ditch
while moving at considerable speed and
was overturned. The automobiles were
thrown out and both were hurt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
A SURPRISE PARTY.

4 pleasant surprise party was given
last night in honor of Mrs. A. Kamin-
sky, at the home OF her parents, 1908
Twenty second Street northwest. An
elaborate supper was served, after
which the company were entertained
with recitations, songs, and games.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
w Wolf MIR. and Mrs. Charles Wolf.
Mr. and Mrs. Nose Pach. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Lerhman, Mr.. and Mrs. A Kamin-
sky, Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. Wolf. Mr.. and
Mrs f. Wolf. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Kan,
row, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Rosenberg, j.
Rosenberg, Miss Fannie Richter, NJ.
PERTH. L. PERTH. Barney Leberman.
Murray Wolf. Max Wolf. Mr.. Bait
man, b. Boddick, Nose Wolf, Mr.. and
Mrs A. Breslsw, and Mrs. T. Ruckel
Brown
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Forty ave New building.

There are now. Admiral Bowles re-
ports. forty-five vessels under construc-
ton for the navy. OF this number four
teen are hrst-class battleships, eight
armored cruisers ans nine protected
cruisers. The remainder are vessels of
smaller size Continuing his report. Ad-
mirsl Bowles says:
"The bureaus work continues to be
embarrassed by lack OF sufficient dry
docks of capacity suited to the dimen-
sions OF battiesi1ips and first-class cfuis-
crs. On the Atlantic Coast there is but
one drydOck Chat numbered at the
navy yard. Brooklyn. n. " which is Of
sufficient size 10 take all the vessels al
their regular cruising draft. Dry dock
No. 2 at that yard takes the ma jority OF
battieships now afioat. This condition
of affairs makes II impossible to eff
ciently distribute the docking and cur
rent repairs of the feet among the diff
ferent navy yards so as TO carry on the
work expeditiously and economically. IL
must be expected that. as has recently
happened. repairs OF considerable dura-
ton must be carried on with the vessel
In drydock. and under these conditions
circumstances might easily arise where
the present lack OF docks would serious
ly embsrrass the efficiency OF the fleet
The bureau is Of the opinion that the
completion OF the drydocks now build
ing at the various navy yards is a mat
ter OF great urgency"
Concerning the navy yard at Norfolk
Admiral Bowles says:
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ACTRESS is SHOT.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2s.-Guarded so
closely that not even the police knew of
the case. Corona Ricardo, an actress,
with a bullet wound an inch above her
heart. lies in a critical condition at her
home in this city. She was shot late
Friday afternoon. and the explanation
made last night was that the bullet
must have been fred by a mysterious
stranger who had followed her homo
from the theater repeatedly.
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Doings in The Realm Of SoCietu|

second by Mrs. L. Litz and A. Dosee.
The consolation prize was given to Mrs
NJ. Bernard.
Among those present were Or. jung
hama. DR.. L. ID. Walters. MIR. and Mrs.
Litz. Mr.. Rel. Mr.. and Mrs. Schelpp.
Mrs. Binard, p. Dorr, Mrs Dorr, Mrs
Wiley. Mr.. and Mrs Boyce. and Mrs.
Budke.
The next meeting Of the club viii
take place November 4. at the home of
Mrs. Wiley, 2204 Thirteenth street north
west
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FINLAND IN DISTRESS.

LONDON, Oct. pa heavy gale is
sweeping over the coasts OF Great
Britain, and vessels are running to
port for shelter. The Red Star Line
steamer Finland, Captain Albrecht
which sailed from Antwerp last Sat
urday for New York has arrived at
Southa mpton in distress She will pro-
coed after making repairs to her steer
ing gear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
WILL NOT OPEN LAND

OMAHA. Neb.. Oct 26.-Union Pacific
officers deny the report that that road
will throw open the remainder of it's big
Government land to grant settlers. who
will be given the Land without cost. in
order that the new settlers will increase
the supply OF West-bound freight which
was said 10 be decreasing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
OPERATION TO SAVE LIFE.

NEW YORK. Oct. 26--It was learned
yesterday that Alfred ]. Cammeyer, the
shoe dealer. has been compelled to have
his right leg amputated in order TO save
his life. A little more than six weeks
ago he suffered with water on the knee.
and it was found necessary TO amputate
hts leg just above the knee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
OLD RED LION INN
RENEWING ITS YOUTH
A Picturesque Landmark
Near Philadelphia.
GEN. WASHINGTON A GUEST
Tradition Tells Tragic Tale
Touching the First
Proprietor.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct 2S-One OF
the most picturesque landmarks In the
vicinity of Philadelphia is the historic
hed Lion Inn, just across Progressing
Creek from the city. In Bucks county.
Once a busting relay station for New
York stage coaches. and long afterward
a rarely visited roadside hosiery. the
hed Lion has of late cesae into promi-
renee and prosperity again.
1t was I'm this inn that General Wash
ington established his headquarters for
enc night while the army blvouacked
ON the hillside during the historic march
OF the Revolutionary army n 17S1 to
yorktown 70 attack CORVALLIS.
Other Memorable Guests.
The Delegates from massachusetts, to
the First Continental Congress. Messrs
Bowdoin, Gushing, Samuel Adams. John
Adams. and Robert Treat Paine. dined
at the inn, and the event was consid-
cred so suspicious by the host at that
time, Henry Clayland Baker. that all
the particulars. even the exact date
August .. La. were faithfully chron-
lcled in the hotel ledger. The hospitable
roof sheltered John Adams on two other
occasions. December 9. 1775. and again
October 49, 1776.
a tradition, circulated by the nearby
residents. Involves Philip Ames. the
hrst proprietor I'm a tragedy IL Is said
that Ames. who dwelt in a small town
in England. quarreIed with his wife
and. becoming infatuated with maiden
OF the same town, eloped with her The
pair journeyed to America. where. with
their combined capital and Industrious
ways. the house was erected which they
subsequently named after the ale house
I'm their native town, The Red Lioa.y
Conscience Killed Him.
This name caused their downfall. as
| the deserted spouse. who had been
searching in this country for her I'M
faithful lord. heard Of the Red Lion,
near Philadelphia. and one evening
walked into the ale room just as Ames
and his companion were counting up
the receipts for the day.
Her sudden appearance caused the
death OF Ames. while his guilty partner
fed. leaving the Red Lion in charge OF
Widow Ames, who conducted the hos
telry successfully for many years. She
finally disposed Of the property 70
Henry Cleyland Baker. and he. in 1855.
turned il over 10 John Hart. Samuel
Hazlettt next became the possessor and
after him John Hill. Ann Kemble. JON
athan Thomas, and Samuel French.
Since 1875 the property has remained in
the Hall family. Jacob, Elias. and
Lewis, three generations
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
WANTS TO HURRY UP
WORK ON WARSH|PS
Chief Constructor BOwles
Anxious for More Speed.
MAKES INTERESTING REPORT
More First-Class Battleships Under
Construction Than Are Now in
Actual Service.

Progress on naval vessels under con-
struction is not as rapid as Rear Ad-
miral Francis T. Bowles. chief con-
structor Of the navy, desires.
His annual report, just made public,
shows the rate OF progress on the more
important contracts is encouraging, but
on the whole the conditions are far from
satisfactory.
During the past year delays in the de-
livery of armor have caused only a few
delays in the delivery of vessels. and
much armor is now on hand in the ship
yards in advance OF the needs of the
builders. insufficient capacity for the
production of nickel-steel protective
plates has been the cause of inadequate
deliveries to the shipbuilders. and has
embarrassed and delayed their work 10
some extent.
Admiral Bowles says the total esti-
mated cost OF completing the vessels
now under construction, exclusive of
armor and armament. from July l. 1903.
is s76. AIS, 055. of which $50. 600 is avail
able. GEkL
Vessels Which Are Ready.
The report gives an interesting sum-
mary OF naval vessels At for service,
including those now under repair. but
which could be put i'm commission or
short notice The summary follows
First-class battleships. 10; second-class
battleship. ]; armored cruisers. ,; ar
mored ram, /; single-turret barDor-de-
Tense monitors. 4; double-turret mont
tors, 6: protected cruisers. IA; unpro-
tected cruisers. 3; gunboats. y: light
draft gunboats. 8; composite gunboats.
6; training ship naval Academy,
sheathed. 1; special class dolphin and
Vcsuvius), :; gunboats under 500 tons
Il: torpedo-boat destroyers. 16; steel tor
pedo boats, 20; submarine torpedo boats,
g; wooden torpedo boats, /; iron cruis-
ing vessels (steam). 5; wooden cruising
vessels (steam). s; wooden sailing YES
sells, 4; tugs. -; auxiliary cruisers. 3;
converted yachts. ~, colliers, is, and
supply and hospital ships. IA. making a
total OF 252 vessels ready for active SER
vice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
CANADA COLLEGE BURNED.

ST. GATHERINGS. Ont, Oct. 2s.-The
Bishop Ridley College. located here. was
totally DESTROYED by fire yesterday. The
students all escaped. but number OF
hem lost their personal effects Loss
on the building. s42 900; insurance, SIS, 900
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26

Mrs. Terry and Miss Terry. wife and
daughter of Rear Admiral Terry, will
leave Washington today for San Fran
cisco, from which place they sail for
Honolulu. where they will join Admiral
Terry. who preceded them there several
weeks ago.
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Will Be at Home.

Miss Mabel Hopfenmaier and Louis
Simon. OF Philadelphia, whose be-
trothal has been recently announced,
will be at home TO their friends, 34o1 n
Street northwest. on Sunday evening.
November /. s to 10 D. m.
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LunCheOnS.

Mrs. Ezra b. Fullers gave a beauti-
fully lappoiuted luncheon. followed by a
card party, on last Friday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. Lewis. of Fort Myer. Va.
The prizes were won by Mrs. Harrison
and Mrs. Rivers
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ATTACK ON RAGTIME.

TOPEKA Kan. Oct 26.-Prof Penny.
I'm charge of the music department OF
Washington College. has renewed his
attack on the ragtime music found In
church h.mnals.
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G. P. EUCHER CLUB MEETS.

lar meeting at the home OF Mrs. Alfred
Boyce, 1920 f Street northwest, October
n. The first prizes were won by DIR.
Yunghaus and Miss A Boyce, the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
The White House.

Miss Roosevelt, the daughter OF the
President. arrived in Chicago yester-
day afternoon, where she is the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston GIBSON. MRS.
Gibson IS a daughter OF Mrs Thomas
Nelson Page. and an old schoolmate OF
Miss Roosevelt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26

Mrs. Richardson Glover and her two
young daughters. who have been spend
ing the summer at their California
home, are expected in Washington to-
morrow. They will remain here while
Commander Clover is at sea.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26

John c. Schofield, chief clerk of the
War Department. and Mrs. Schofieid.
who have lived for so many years at
1447 Corcoran Street. have moved to
1877 r Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
THE ANANDALE's DANCE.

The Anandale Club will give its sec
ond reception and dance this evening at
Robinson's Hall. Fourteenth Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26

Lieut.. Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton, quar-
termaster general OF the British army,
who has been visiting Canada and the
United States. will sail tomorrow on
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse for
Plymouth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26

Senator and Mrs. George Peabody
Wetmore are at the Muenchinger King
cottage, Newport, preliminary to clos
ing their villa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26

Among others returning from a long
sojourn abroad are Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Slater. They are expected in New York
shortly and will take house here for
the season.
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Approves Norfolk Yard.

Being located on Hampton Roads.
where large fleets must of Necessity rem
devious. this yard should unquestion-
ably be equipped as one Of the foremost
yards OF the country. Recently the first
class battleship Illinois came 10 and left
the yard without difficulty. This would
appear to settle the question OF sufficient
depth of channel"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-26
FAMILIES OF GIANTS
IN WEST VIRGINIA
Six-FOOters the Rule Among
the Inhabitants.
NINE BIG HAMRICK BOYS
Clarence Gregory Has Thirteen Sons,
ALI Exceeding Six Feet
in Height.
NINE BIG HAMRICK BOYS

WHEELING, w. Va, Oct. 2s.-At the
headwaters Of the Elk and Holly Riv-
ers, where farms lie $500 feet above the
level Of the sea, men grow TO be giants.
Up there among the clouds tall men.
great poplars. and giant oaks seem the
rule ard not the. exception.
"A short time since while travelling up
the Elk" said a man just back from
that country" / stopped at the most
commodious house had seen and asked
for accommodations for myself and my
tired horse. A man ripe with years, tall
he was six feet four and one-haif
inches IN height-and of commanding
presence. greeted me pleasantly.
Il noticed that there was a crowd at
his house and took il for granted that a
neighborhood meeting was being held
until told by my host. Clarence Gregory.
that IL was merely a family reunion and
that his thirteen boys and one daughter,
with their families, made up the crowd.
The thirteen sons were all more than
six feet tall. some OF them six feet six
inches. and weighed more than $50
pounds each.
Nine Wonderful Sons.
"On the day following l crossed the
top OF the mountains at the head of
LeatheFwood. where reside Benjamin
Hamrick and his nine remarkable sons.
Benjamin Hamrick. the father is about
s feet 81 inches in height and weighs
1s5 pounds Arnold. the oldest son, is s
feet TX inches and weighs 1ss The
others are Isaac. S feet ga inches, weight
200 pounds; Adam. s feet 3 inches, weight
l5S pounds; William. 6 feet / inch. weight
ISL: Ell, s feet inches. weight l55:
Simpson. feet Ia inches. weight. 175:
Felix. S feet 2 inches. weight 1s3; Ellis
feet inches. weight rs. and George.
feet inches. weight $50 pounds
There are. it is said. more than one
hundred Hamrick voters IN the county
and every one OF them is more than
six feet in height
Yankee Bill Hamrick. one OF three
men OF Webster county who wore the
blue through the civil war, lives at the
top OF Point Wilton. al an elevation Of
$500 feet above the sea His family
consists OF his wife, eleven sons. and
four daughters. All Of his sons exceed
S feet in height. while Mr. Hsmrick is 6
feet inches. Owing to his extraord-
mary likeness to the martyred President
ne is frequently spoken OF as the Lin
coin OF the Elk River Valley
Of Scottish Clan.
The CampbeIls of Monroe descend
ants OF the clan of McGregor Campbell
are worthy of mention with the best Of
them Judge A y. Campbell measures
s feet inches in height and weighs 3zs
pounds His four brothers are J. p
Campbell. OF Hinton. 6 feet inches
weight 200 pounds: L. z. Campbell. Of
Pickaway. 9 feet Ia inches. weight PIG
pounds. and y. p. Campbell. OF Union.
feet 25z inches. weight 30 pounds.
Andrew Campbell. father OF this fam
lily OF big men. is now dead He was
s feet inches in height and weighed
- pounds. He thought nothing of lift
ing two anviis by their horns one In
each hand. and swinging them above
his head"
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Mrs. Philip Manro and the Misses
Manro, who have spent the past two
years abroad, have Joined Mr.. Manro
here.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moore have
gone to Chicago for the horse show,
which opens today.
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Kronheim-E Enrich.

MFR. and Mrs III. B. Enrich. Of Balm
bridge. Ca. have announced the engage
ment OF their daughter. Miss Mindell
Enrich. to Sylvan Kronheim, son OF Mr.
and Mrs J. Kronheim, OF this city
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Among other WashinEsuasass who
have gone 10 Chicago for this event are
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Denegre.
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Weddings Engagements.
Hall-Price.

Aan-kr1ce.
The marriage of Miss Margaret Eliza
beth Price, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Albin Price, to John Harrell Hall, of
Baltimore, Will take place tomorrow
evening at the home of the brides
parents, 2O09 Ealorama Avenue. The
Company invited TO witness the eere-
mony will Se limited to the relatives and
intimate friends OF the bride and groom.
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Thompson Thompson.

The marriage OF Miss Mary Virginia
Thompson and William Ataway Thomp-
son wiz take place on "Wednesday even
ling at the Temple Baptist Church.
The broad ax., 1903-06-13

the centennial Of Louisiana purchase.
Thus Jefferson and Napoleon would
represent the period Of purchase.
When it comes to the time of the ex-
position, however, embarrassment
arises. The exposition will be opened
by Theodore Roosevelt, president of
the United States. The president of
France is NJ. Loubet. President RoOse-
velt's picture cannot go on a stamp;
that would be contrary TO a post Office
regulation Of such long standing that
il now has the effect of law.
Instead of RoOseyelt's picture, there
fore, il is proposed 10 use the bust Of
Mckinley, which would be specially APP
propriate, because Mckinley was pres
ident when the law was enacted giving
the governments sanction to the expo
sition.
But If Roosevelt's portrait is barred
because the postal regulations say that
no living American shall be represent
ed on a United States postage stamp,
how about Loubet who, to be sure, is
not an American, but who would seem
to be less entitled TO the honor?
To be sure, there is no regulation
against it, but the American people
who use the stamps will hardly take
kindly to the Loubet proposition.
There may be q compromise by pic
turing some typical scene OF industry,
Just as the Buffalo stamp had picture
of a flying railroad train.
Up TO the present time there is no
record Of any nation except the
United States issuing postage stamp
bearing the efigy Of anybody but one
Of its own rulers