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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
DRAGGED FOR BODY
But Harbor Police Found . Bicycle
Instead

Last night the crew OF the police boat
old some dragging in the river near inc
Hood gate at the nerth end OF the Long
bridge The work was done because fo-
licoman Frank Hughes had heard splash
and thought somebody had gone over
board There was no struggling In the
va ter after the splash WAS heard. ana the
policeman thought a life had been sacri-
feed Nobody seen to leave the W.
entity OF the river where the splash was
heard, and no time was lost In calling upon
the harbcr police TO make a search of the
river bed. Ii was then about 1880 o'clock,
but the harbor precinct was ready for bust
ness and the hooks were soon being drag
ged along the bottom OF the river in an
effort TO find body.
Those who did the work were surprised
when they fshed out a bicycle instead OF
a man. At late hour last night the crew
stopped work but were upon the scere
carly this morning. No success attended
their efforts and they gave up the task
about noon. IL is thought tina; the bicycle
may have been stolen and thrown over
board because the person who had X In his
possession became frightened at the sight
OF policeman. There IL not any certainty.
however. that the rider did not go over
board with the wheel. Bicycle Detective
Trunho made an investigation today put
failed To find that the recovered wheel had
been reported stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
Police Boat Out of Service.

Under orders from Major Sylvester, Lieut..
Sutton of the harbor precinct this morning
put the police boat Vigilant out of service
pending some necessary repairs. The boat
will be out Of service for week or more
and while laid up her boiler will be given a
general overhauling and considerable work
will be done on the hull and machinery OF
the craft. 1t is understood she will be haul
ed out on a marine railway as soon as one
Is vacant, to have some work done on her
hull under water and for painting.
While the Vigilant Is laid up the harbor
force will patrol the river in small launches
and rowboats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-Charles F. Fayer, New York;
John Firth, New York; Phil F. Carroll,
Joliet, Ill; H. G. Leland. New York.
Shoreham-Edward Mills, New York; H.
T. Bowles, Boston; T. Takohashi. Tokyo,
Japan; M. B. Thyson, New York; C. P:
Robinson, New York.
Riggs-Ward G. Foster. New York; H. l..
Walton, Minneapolis: H. E. Jamison, Fair
mont, w. Va; H. V. McChesney, Frank
fort, KY; J. w. Valentine. Huntington.
Ebbitt-M L. Ash. Asbury Park, N. J.:
Geo. S. Young, u. S. A.; J. A. Baugh, Cam
ton, Ohio; Bernard Alexander. Wheeling;
J. G. King, U. S. NJ W. A. Mercer, Car
isle, Pa.
New willard-W. H. Post. ST. Louis,
Mo-: H. c. Wood. Dayton. Ohio; Capt S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Norris w. Quincy and Madge L. William
son.
Wilson Payne and Carrie Arthur
Thomas ]. Smith and Daisy Stewart
Charles B. Lindsly and Anna Gerhard
Lyttleton NJ Ferguson of Darlington, Md,
and Pearl NJ. Hoover of Washington, D. c..
William Stanton and Minnie Plummer.
Francis j. Virmstein and Cornelia Heimer
Samuel E. Boyce and Gertrude T. Tai
bert
Harry S. Wheatley of Chicago. Ill, and
Katharyne E. Doherty of Lynchburg, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
Inspected Steamboat.

Mr.. John Callahan, general manager OF
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company. returned from Wilmington. Del.
this morning, where he went to look after
the week on the new ferryboat building for
the Washington Alexandria route. The new
boat, as has been stated, will be launched
Monday next, and will be ready for service
about the middle of October.
The hull of the vessel, Mr. Callahan re-
ports. Is completed and her decks and up
per works are being put on and the big
boiler and engine are in the shops about
ready to be placed in position, as soon as
the huh Is In the water. Work will be
hurried on the new boat in order to have
her ready for service at the earliest possible
moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
MARY MAPS DODGE DEAD.
The Poet, Author and Editor of St.
Nicholas Magazine.

Mrs. Mary Maros Dodge poet editor OF
ST. Nicholas Magazine and author OF sew
eral stories for children, died in her sum-
mer cottage I'm 0nteora Park. Tannersville.
N Y, yesterday. Mrs. Dodge had been in
I'll health for several months. but recovered
sufficiently about two months ago 10 so to
Onteora Park.
Born in New York in 1891. the daughter
OF Prof. James J. Mapes. she spent nearly
all her life in a literary atmosphere. She
combined taste for music. drawing and
modelling with a fine critical Judgment and
great executive ability
Early in life she was married to William
Dodge, q lawyer. but he died suddenly,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Rodman. New York; Geo. T. Roberts. Buff
falo, n. Y: Chas. j. Webb. Chicago; A. w.
Robinson. Montreal: w. ID. Graham. New
York: H. ID. Whitehead, ST. Louis, Mo-: q.
S. Mann. Chicago; +. A. Seitx, Scranton.
PA.
Raleigh-H. w Millen, Raleigh: Z. w.
Hines, Boston; T. r. Fromeyen. Cincin-
natl. Ohio; a. J. Lasher. New York: Chas.
X. Stokes, Scranton: J. J. Fitzgerald, Chi
cago: Philip Abbott. New York: NJ. d.
Compston New York g. n. Blatt. Chtca-
GO; W. r Buchanan, Newport News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY PRO-
CROSSING QUIETLY.
Evening Star Arranges to Furnish
Complete Returns-General
and Personal Matters.

The Star will furnish complete
returns from the election through
out the state at the store of A. S.
Doniphan, corner King and CO.
lumbus streets, tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
AN INFORMAL RECEPTION FOR
VICE PRESIDENT AND WIFE.
Life at Newport Goes Gayly on-Home
Events-Personal
tt4 Notes.

The Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks,
whose northern tour is replete with pleas
ant incidents. spent last night at Manches-
ter, VT, where a reception was given IN
their honor. Today they due al Og-
densburg, n. Y. Representative and Mrs.
Foster are travelling with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
Special Correspondence of The Star.

special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. August %. 1905.
The balloting here in the democratic state
primary for the nomination Of candidates
for the governorshir and the senatorship
has proceeded this morning in quiet and
orderly fashion, but the interest in the is
sue is intense. A large proportion of the
voting strength of the city had been re-
corded by noon and it is expected that when
the polls close this evening at shutdown
nearly every available vote in Alexandria
Will have been deposited in the ballot boxes.
information from the county shows
The same deep interest In the primary. a
conservative estimate of the combined vote
OF the county and city places the figures at
between 1000 and LOO The prediction
which the opposing leaders have made all
along are reiterated, and with some show of
confidence, but there is also a decided evil
dence of nervousness the part of several
of the partisan managers which indicates
how close and uncertain they believe the
principal contests to be.
In order to furnish the citizens with early
and accurate returns from every section Of
the state, arrangements have been made
by The Star with the Western Union Tele-
graph Company for a special service at the
store of Mr.. A. S. Doniphan. I27 King
street. Soon after the results are figured
out in the several counties of the state.
they will be furnished for display in front
of the store.
The polls which were opened this morn
ing at sis o'clock, will be closed this even
ing at Gas. They are located follows:
First ward Elks Hall; second ward, City
Hotel; third ward, Odd Fellows Hall;
fourth ward, Friendship engine house. In
each of the voting places personal represen-
tatives of the several candidates are sta
toned to observe the manner in which the
ballots are received and recorded. BY
this means, in connection with the carrying
into effect of other new rules under the
party plan, it is expected that Irregularities
will be wooded as much possible
Local Company Complinented.
The Alexandria Light Infantry, which
has been engaged in the annual encamp
ment of the 10Th Virginia Regiment at Basic
City for the past week, returned to this
city yesterday afternoon. The company
enjoyed a pleasant and profitable exercise.
The members brought back with them
handsome bouquet of flowers which was
presented TO them by the Junior Epworth
League of the Methodist Church at Waynes-
boro, where the company attended church
last Sunday, with a card on which was In
scribed a high compliment to the men for
their fine bearing and gentlemanly con-
duct. The company was in charge of Capt.
P. ]. Murphy. First Lieut.. Windsor Domaine
and Second Lieut.. Samuel Robey.
DR.. Avery Rittenour, first lieutenant, and
DR.. Carroll II. May, hospital steward, of
homes yesterday, have been detailed for
service at the annual encampment of the
list Regiment, which begins today at the
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
MARRIED.

BEARD-BURNS. On August Is, 1905, in Madison
Square NJ. r. Church. baltimore. Md, by the
Rev. John VI. Slarrow. Mr.. WARREN F..
BEARD OF Worcester. Mass. and Miss LILLE
A, BURNS Of Washington, ID. e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Miss Roman. Miss Humphrey. Miss Hayes.
Miss Mckinley, Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley,
Mrs. Sanderson, Mr. and Mrs. Higgins. Mr..
and RS. George s. DeNeale, General and
Mrs. Hayes. Mr.. G. Blain. MIR. Stevens.
Mr.. George O'Counor. Mr.. Richard Sander
and Mrs. George. S. DeNeale, General aud
Evans, Mr.. Rowe Mr.. G. Brown. Mr.. Boeel.
Mr.. Hodgkins. Mr.. Lackey.
The marriage OF Miss Alme5a Relplinger.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rcipl!nser,
to Mr. Barent Spriussted of this city took
place last week at the home OF the brides
parents. 40 Mount Mora road. 81. Joseph,
Missouri. The cere rnony WAS performed at
1:30 o'clock In the morning. Rev. G. A.
Blair officiating. There were 10 attendants.
After the ceremony breakfast was served
to the immediate reiat!ve?. The bride and
groom left at o clock for Par.s. No. to
stay for a few days with the relatives of
the groom. after which they VIII come to
Washington, where they will reside in the
future. Mr.. Springfield IL in the govern
ment service.
Mrs. +. L. Burke os 1912 L street north
ives; is at Saratoga as the guest OF Rep
rose ntative and Mrs. Joseph IL. O'Neill of
Boston. whom she has been visiting at their
cottage in Tivoton on the Sea. r. /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Mrs. George V. l.. Meyer, wife of the
American ambassador to Russia, and her
two daughters guests of Baron and
Baroness de Tuyll at Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
Alexandria Rechabites.

Perseverance Tent. No 109S, Independent
Order of Rechabites, met in Sarepta Hall
of Odd Fellows last evening, their sixth
since institution, and the committee on re-
gala made its final report. The lodge has
as complete an outfit, it Is said, can be
found in any other tent of the order
The committee on entertainment features
reported that the tent would hold a family
social the evening of September H. Past
Chief Ruler Griffin presented the tent with
a neat and serviceable frame for the tents
charter.
1t was decided to visit Onward Tent No
1921 in Washington tomorrow evening
Under good of the order Mrs. Simon D.
Tennyson of Harmony Tent No. 1920 acted
as chairman, declaring that the presence
of twenty-eight earnest temperance men
and women was the fruits of the earnest
efforts of the tents chief ruler and a few
other Christian people. She predicted that
the tent would number over one hundred
before the High Tent met in October. Re-
marks were made by Wilmer L. Griffin,
]. P. Woody, L. d. Lyies, Sarah Lyles
Mrs. Hughes, Past Chief Ruler Griffin, Sec
rotary Naylor, Mr.. Ward and others. Mr.
Zille Wright entertained the tent with
solos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Miss Mamie Miller. of 40G Adams street
lexington, has returned from the valley of
Virginia. where she has been visiting for
the past two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22
General Matters.

Charles B. Davis son of Mr.. L. Morgan
Davis, died last night after a long illness
at the home of his father, 400 North Alfred
street. He was in the twentieth year of his
age and his death Is regretted by large
circle OF young friends. He was employed
as a telegraph operator for several years.
The funeral will take place at 3 O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon from his fathers resi-
dence.
1t is understood that Mr.. Richard H. John
son of Alexandria county will run as a re-
publican candidate at the November cleo
ton for the Office of clerk of the courts
for the county. Mr.. George II. Rucker,
the present clerk. who is a democrat, will
have no opposition in the party, so far as
can be learned. Alexandria county is demo-
cratic and Mr.. Fuckers friends predict his
easy election.
The work of repairing and remodeling the
police court room and other parts of the
station house, for which the city council
appropriated 500, has been commenced
The Immaculate Conception base ball
team of the Marquette League of Washing
tong will play the Alexandria team this
afternoon at o'clock on the old fair
grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

The Misses Pierce of 1913 9TH street have
returned from a delightful trip through
Pennsylva MIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Lynch and SON Vim
cent; Mr.. and Mrs. G. Copeland and son,
Theron; Mrs. Emmett, Mrs w. F. Basin,
Mrs. William Reed, Miss Rosa Gennam
Miss May Weedman. Mr.. c. w. MacWhor-
ter are spending the month at Atlantic
CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Gen. and Mrs. Bates are at Pittsheld,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Miss Sadie Major has gone on a visit to
Luray, Virginia. for few weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl T. Shoemaker are at
Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Condee are at the
Aurora House. Aurora, w. Va, for the re-
mainder of the summer and early autumn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Miss Lena Nolte and Miss Josephine Vor.
beck have returned from Silver Springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Mclean, who have
been at AiX-les-Bains are now in Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY, Dainty and delicious =
Sugar. cured Shoulder Hams, from Whitfield & Co.. mi
all specially selected lbs Fer ID, for VOGe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Saturday evening Merrifield Va. and vi
entity was visited by bevy of young
people, the occasion being a straw-ride
After making an extended tour of the coun-
try the party visited Miss Geneva Mumar
at Chesterbrook. where a pleasant time
followed. In the party were Mr. and Mrs
Walter H. Todd. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde West,
Misses Cora Seone, Ethel. Marie, Lottie and
Ruth Fiske, Ruth Tappan, Blanche Wrenn,
Ruth and Belle Alden, Messrs Essil and
Ira Arnold. Arthur Potter, Albert Diggs
Charles Mumar, Roy Wrenn, Harry Jacob
and Talbert Walker.
Miss Salome Wingate has gone with
friends to Aurora, w. Va. for the next
few weeks. They are stopping at the Auro-
ra House.
progressive euchre party was given
Saturday evening last by Mr.. and Mrs
Humphrey In honor of the return of their
son, Mr.. L. Huolphrey, at Rosemore, Blue
mont, Virginia. Dancing, recitations, vocal
and Instrumental solos by Miss May Buck
Ter. Miss Marie Higgins, Mr.. George
OConnor. Mr.. Bogel and Mr.. E. Hodgkins
contributed to the enjoyment of the guests
Those present were the Misses Higgins,
Casteil. Buckler Miss Schulties, Miss Stew
ems, Miss Messer. Miss Leckie. Miss Daw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-22

Mr.. Melvin c. HaZen, assistant surveyor
Of the District of Columbia, and wife are
staying at Harpers Ferry, and will spend
horse show week in Warrenton Va. Mr..
HaZen has been allowed extended leave
of absence on account of his health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

Twentv-fourth street and Fifth avenue, north; Twenty-third street and Fourth avenue, north; Twenty-fifth street and Fifteenth avenue, north Twenty-second street and Twelfth avenue, north; Twen- tieth street and Eleventh avenue, north; Twenty-first street and Thirteenth ave nue. north: Twenty-third street and Thirteenth avenue, north city limits and Eighth avenue north Seventh avenue and Tenth street, north Two lights in West End park. The report was adopted.
 No Street Tax.
 Alderman Cooper introduced the follow ing ordinance:
 Be it ordained by the mayor and board of aldermen of Birmingham that from and after January 1, 1906, no street tax be collected in the city of Birmingham.
 long discussion followed the introduc- ton of the ordinance, in which many member of the council participated and the street tax collection was severely condemned. The ordinance offered by Mr. Cooper was finally adopted, after a motion to table the ordinance had been defeated.
 Alderman Cooper introduced an ordi- nance making it compulsory of all persons who occupy any portion of the street to pay license.
 Officers Elected. The following officers to serve the clty during the coming year were elected: Treasurer-George Eustus. Auditor-W. B. Copeland. Clerk-J. c. Murray.
 Street Tax and License Collector-A. A. Gambill.
 City Engineer-Julian Kendrick.
 Street Commissioner-John McCartin. City Attorney-E. D. Smith
 Milk Inspector-E. M. Duncan First Assistant-E. Peterman Second Assstant-William Kirkland
 City Prison Warden-R. G. Waldrop.
 Weights and Measures Inspector-A. J. Hall.
 Plumbing Inspector-Charles Eckerle. Electrician-W. H. Abernathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
Senate Gets Busy.

Washington. December 6.-The Senate began business in earnest today. Tho session was of only little more than two hours duration. but in that time sev- eral hundred bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees.
 There were resolutions dealing with the question of the national regulation of in- surance companies, the national incor- poration of interstate railroad companies and the contribution of funds to political parties by national banks
 Senator Foraker presented his railroad rate regulation bill: MT. Gallinger hls merchant marine subsidy bill.
 Senator Lodge introduced an amend ment to the Dingley tariff law providing for maximum and minimum rates of duty so as to give advantage to the products of those countries which do not dis- criminate against the products of tho United States.
 Senator Culberson introduced bill to- day making 1t a felony for an insurance company or any other corporation to con tribute money or anything Of value to- ward the election of President or a vice president of the United States. It Is likewise a felony for any person to know ingly use for such campaign purposes any money contributed by corporation. The bill prescribes a penalty of not less than two years or more than twenty years im- prisonment.
 The nearest approach to controversy arose over a resolution presented by MT. Newlands, directing the interstate com merce commission to draw nanonal in- corporation act for railroads. MT. Spoon- CT criticized the proceedings as unworthy of the Senate. Objection was made tQ the consideration of resolution offered by Mir Tillman for investigation of the subject of national bank contributions for campaign purposes andNhe resolution went over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

The election of fire chief and building inspector, which was to have been held last night by the City Council was post poned, though not until after tributes to the worth of Chief Walton and Building Inspector Mulln had been paid by the Mayor and members of the council, and Inspector Mullin had rendered his resig- nation, which was not accepted by the council.
 When the election of a fire chief was announced in order Alderman Wheeler placed the name of Chief William Walton in nomination for election.
 Alderman Jones requested Mayor Ward to state the agreement made at meeting by and between representatives of the city and the Southeastern Tariff associa- tion. The Mayor referred to the agree ment with the insurance representatives and said that the postponement of the election of the fire chief and building in speetor was in the interest of harmony" " He referred to the coming of Former Chief Hale of the Kansas City depart ment, and he added that the fire commit tee thought it proper to defer the cleo tions.
 Alderman stockmar moved that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

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 Lester Meachum, Peachland, N. c. Vic Smith, Desloge, Mo.
 Mrs. S Taylor, Zetonia, Mo.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
PASTOR LEAVES JACKSONVILLE.
Rev. George E. DriscolI Starts for New
 Charge in Birmingham.

Jacksonville, December 6.-tSpecial.)- John D. Gaboury of this city has been appointed manager of the street railway and light plant at Gadsden, Attalla and Alabama City, he having already assumed charge of his new duties, with headquar- ters in Gadsden. MT. Gaboury succeeds S. K Patterson, whose resignation be- came effective on the 1st inst. He is thoroughly conversant with the work and will undoubtedly render Gadsden and her sister cities an efficient service.
 The Rev. George E. Driskill left last evening for the Magic City to assume charge of his new duties at the North Bir- mingham Methodist church. where he was recently appointed by Bishop Galloway Rev. MT. Driskill has been in Jacksonville for four years, during which time he has given universal satisfaction. He Is suc- ceeded by the Rev. A. J. Notes.-The, lately of Sylacauga.