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The Washington herald., 1906-10-30

wishes of Mrs Sartoris. who is an inva-
lid Gen. Frederick D. Grant was out of
town and could not return in time for
the wedding. He wired his best wishes,
Mrs. and Miss Sartoris returned from
Europe on Sunday on the Hamburg
American Line steamship Blucher. They
have been abroad since early last spring
spending most Of the time in England.
AIRS. SartUris' former home. Miss Sar-
toris and Mr.. WOo'stOn had been engaged
for the last ten months. He is an Eng
lishman. but makes his residence in
Florida He Is az architect and engineer
Of the firm ot Career & Hastings archi-
tects.
Mr. and Mrs Woolston left the city
Immediately after the wedding and will
spend the winter in Florida
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American BurIesquers Warmly Vel
coined Back to the Lyceum

The Americans, a favorite burlesqlo
troupe with Lyceum audiences, made its
appearance in this city yesterday. and by
the applause showered upon the princi-
pals il seems 10 have lost none Of its old
time popularity. The olio embraced spe-
cialties 10y Melville and Roller, the Break
away BGrlOws, Jolly Zeb, Marie Stuart
Dojd, and Clark, Higgins and Bergman
A nonscencical farce Mixed Pickles, in
two parts introduced q comely chorus
The Washington herald., 1906-10-30
IN The SOCIAL WORLD
Attendants Announced for
BPOwn-Bradley Wedding.
MR.. AND MRS. BELMONTS PLANS

They WIZ spend "A Few Weeks in
NeIv York Refore Opening Their
House Here-Secretary of state and
Mrs. Root Attend TbeateF-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Carroll to Go to Paris.
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MISS SARToRIS A BRIDE.
Gen. Grants granddaughter Become
Mrs. George WoOIston.

New York. oct es.-AIiss Rosemary
Sartcris. younger daughter Of Mrs. Nellie
Grant Sartoris and granddaughter of Gen.
I. S. Grant. was married 10 George II.
Woolston at noon to-day in Calvary
Episcopal Church. Rev. Turner, assistant
rector, performed the ceremony. The we'd
ding was attended only by Mrs. Sartoris,
Mr.. Jones, Of Chicago, an intimate friend
Of the family, who gave the bride away;
Woodruff Sutton. and owen Brainard,
friends of the bridegroom That the
wedding was quiet one was due to the
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vor. Miss Eveleen DunmOre, in the title
role OF Kitty BenderS. was warmly wei
coined. while the remainder Of the cast
gave creditable support
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Herald Want Ads

VIII be received at Kenner's Pharmacy
9Th and S sts. NV. and promptly for
warded 10 the main Office,
The Washington herald., 1906-10-30

Col ana Mrs Valentine McNally. who
have been passing the last four weeks at
Atlantic City, are now in New York for
a weeks visit before returning TO town.
They will pass the winter at the Hamii-
Ton.
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Wednesday. December L. has also been
selected for the marriage of Miss Elinor
Morton Hoyt and Mr. Philip Hiehborn. jr.,
which. as already announced. viii be u
home ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-30
HouseEeepers On Need of a Maid

should avail themselves of The Hcrald's
want ad column. One advertiser received
twenty answers from an ad and secured
a good girl the first day The charge Is
On'y cent a word. Phone Main 1900
The Washington herald., 1906-10-30

Miss Jack Bradley was the guest OF
honor at Il luncheon given by Mrs.
Thomas X. O'Brien Saturday. Others
present were Miss Eloise Steel. of New
York: Mrs. Edwin Bailey, or this city,
Mr.. Percy Jones, of Ohio, and Mr.. VIII
liam Glenn. of the University Of Virginia.
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Bfr and Mrs. Henry Franc were at home
on Sunday afternoon to a large number
OF visitors, who came to congratulate the
host on his seventeen birthday, Assisting
in dispensing the hospitality of the after
noon were Mrs. Harry Franc and Mrs J.
W NordhnSer. Mrs Henry Franc was
gowned in black lace over black silk. Mrs.
Harry Frame wore q white lace robe. and
Mrs. Nordlinger a white cloth costume.
Mr. and Mrs. Franc entertained many
guests during the afternoon and evening.
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MI and Mrs. Charles Carroll viii pass
the winter in Paris, where they have
leased the former home Of the Duke and
Duchess de Bisaccia. Mrs. Carroll who
has been passing a month in Italy has
returned TO Paris 10 direct the refurnish-
ing OF her new house.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-30

BIr William Rummel eldest Of the
three talented SONS of Mrs. Franz Runt-
mel, of this city. has returned from pro
loaged stay in Europe. where he has been
studying the violin under Ysyze and other
famous masters. MIR Rummel is also
We'll known as a nephew of Mr. Ecvard
Lind Morse, whose musical evenings have
been such an interesting feature of recent
seasons.
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AIr and Mrs. Morse have announced
their intention TO spend the winter In
StocADridge. Mass. TO the regret OF many
Washington friends.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
TRUST OFFICERS
MAY Be LIABLE
District Attorney Porbing Hip
pie Transactions.
IN PHILADELPHIA FAILURE
To Find to What Extent State Laws
Were Violated.
ARRESTS LIKELY TO FOLLOW
Receiver at Work on Books-Com-
pany Not Liable to Resume Bust
ness-Dividend Prospects.
ARRESTS LIKELY TO FOLLOW

PHILADELPHIA, September 3-District
Attorney Bell, with the aid of three assist
ants. today began an investigation of the
affairs Of the Real Estate Trust Company,
which failed last week. with a view of as
state were violated in the transactions car
ried on by Frank X. Nipple. the late presi-
dent Of the company. and others connected
with the institution In his preliminary
examination with Receiver Earle. Mr.. Bell
said he found sufficient evidence to cause
several arrests. but he preferred to make a
complete Independent investigation Of the
company's affairs before obtaining war
rants. The district attorney will not give
out the names Of the officers or directors
whom he considers are criminally liable,
and 1t is not expected he will take any ac-
ton until he has made a complete exam
ination of the company. He said no arrests
will be made today.
Mr.. Bell said he holds that any officer or
director who had knowledge of Hipple's ir-
regular transactions and took no action is
criminally liable
All the directors who will talk Of the
failure deny they had any knowledge of the
North. the treasurer of the company, who,
the directors say, should have had know
ledge of the insecure loans made by Hip
pie, refuses to discuss the matter in any
way.
Receiver Earle is still at work attempting
to unravel the entangled affairs of the COM
pany. Mr.. Earle now has nothing to say
regarding possible reorganization Of the
company and paying the depositors in full
It is believed the company will never re-
sumo business and that the percentage Of
money they will receive will not be as large
as was at first expected.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
POKER PLAYERS SURPRISED.
Sheriff Dropped in and Stopped Cur
tin Club Play.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, September ga poker
game at the Curtin Club" on the conduit
road was rudely interrupted at a late
hour last night by the appearance on the
scene of Sheriff Gott and Deputies Multi
can and Embrey. John Curtin, the alleged
proprietor of the establishment, was placed
under arrest on the charge of conducting
gambling table, and eleven others, all
Washingtonians, were held as witnesses.
Justice of the Peace John B. Brewer who
accompanied the officers, required all hands
to furnish surety for their appearance at
the November term of court The officers
had been tipped off in regard to the rap and
pass word necessary to gain admittance
and when these were given properly the
door to the gambling rooms was imme-
diately opened. A game was in progress
and the officers pounced upon the cards,
chips and money.
No effort to escape on the part of any
one was made. The officers intended to
confiscate all liquor on the premises. but
upon being assured that this department
Of the establishment was located in the
District, nothing along this line was at
tempted.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
Personal Mention.

Gen. Oliver, assistant secretary of war,
who spent the month of August at Murray
bay, Quebec, with his family, returned to
this city today. and tomorrow will assume
the duties of acting secretary of war.
Secretary Taft, who is also passing his
vacation at Murray bay, will make a speech
at Bath Me, next Wednesday evening in
support of the candidacy of Representative
Littefield, will return to Murray bay and
is not expected to resume his official duties
in this city until the Goth instant.
Secretary Bonaparte, who is with the
President at the naval review today, is ex-
pected to return to this city Wednesday or
Thursday of this week.
Assistant Secretary Bacon of the State
Department. who has been visiting friends
in New England for several days past. VIII
probably return to this city tomorrow tr
next day.
Rev. DIR. McKim has returned from Eu-
rope and officiated at the morning and
evening services at Epiphany Church yes
DR.. j. c. Exner of 141s l4th street north
west has returned from his vacation at As
bury Park.
DR. Robert Scott Lamb has returned from
St. Clair, Mich, where he has been attend
ing the meeting of the American Academy
of Opthalmology and Oto-laryngology.
DIR. A. M. Curtis has returned to the
city after an absence of three weeks.
Dr. J. B. Nichols has returned from an
outing at Atlantic City.
DIR. William L. Robins has returned to the
city.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
SHIPS ON AsIATIC STATION.
Armored Cruisers Will Take the Place
Of Battleships.

A cable message was received at the
Navy Department this morning saying that
the battleship Wisconsin sailed from Che
foo yesterday. bound for San Francisco to
receive general overhauling. The flag
ship Ohio. the only other United States
battleship on the Asiatic station, Is also
under orders. to return to this coun-
try. 1t Is expected hat she will leave
for home in few days. The Ohio is or
dered to New York and will make the trip
by the way Of the Suez canal and the Med
iterranean sea. When repaired she will
be added to the battleship division of the
home fleet.
To replace these two battleships the new
armored cruisers West Virginia, Colorado.
Pennsylvania and Maryland, now attached
to the Atlantic feet, have been ordered to
the Asiatic station. These vessels took
part In the naval review in Long Island
sound today. They will start on their long
voyage to the orient In a few days, fol-
lowing the Suez route
Rear Admiral BrOwnson now In COM
mand Of the armored cruiser division, will
assume command of the Asiatic station on
his arrival on that station.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
FOR THE OLYMPIC CUP.
Representatives Of Eight Associations
to Compete at Golf Tourney.

Representatives OF Eight ASSOCIATIONS
to Compete at Golf Tourney.
CHICAGO, September 3.-With the links
improved by yesterdays rain and in the
best possible condition for fast golf. the
first pair teed of in the Olympic cup COM
petition today at Glen Echo Golf Club, in
the presence Of small gallery. The weather
conditions were threatening, and an early
morning deluge rendered it very unpleas-
ant under foot
Representatives Of eight golf associations
competed for the Olympic cup. The condi-
tons call for four-man team from each
association, medal play, the scores OF the
teams for the thirty-six holes to be added.
the lowest combined score winning the COM
petition.
The present holder Of the cup is the West
ern Pennsylvania Golf Association. and its
team will defend the trophy against the
Western Golf Association, St Louis Golf
Association. Ohio Golf Association. Nebras-
ka Golf Association, Missouri Golf Associa-
ton, Southern Golf Association and the
Trans Mississippi Golf Association. The
Olympic cup competition occupied the first
day Of the Western Golf Association cham
pionships, the preliminary competition for
the western title beginning tomorrow morn
ing and ending next Saturday.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
LONE BANDIT HELD UP STAGE.
Treasure Box Rifed and Passengers
Robbed-Posse in Pursuit.

WAWONA, Cal, September 3.-The
Yosemite stage was held up by single
bandit near Ahwahnee yesterday. The pas
sengers were lined up and compelled to give
up their money. Wertmer Bishop of New
York lost $50, and A. F. Ormsbee of
Brooklyn S13 Bishop and Ormsbee secured
snapshots of the robber who wore a. black
mask. The stage was driven by Bright
Gillespie, who took President Roosevelt
through the park three years ago.
A soldier passenger was asked to get out
of the stage. He had a loaded rifle, but
was prevented from shooting by his fellow
passengers, who feared his aim might not
be true and that the robber might have
dSCOHlp lpiiGSS. -s 49, s-
The Wells-Fargo treasure box was taken
out, rifled and the contef1ts, burned It's
not known how much this box contained.
The United States mail was not disturbed
further The sheriff's posse is after him.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
SOME LABOR DAY DOINGS.
VICTIMS OF THE RIOT
WAGED BETWEEN TROOPERS
AND ITALIAN MINERS.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa, September g.
Two members of the state constabulary
dead, one dying and two others wounded
is the result of a riot with Italians at
Florence seven miles from here, yesterday
One of the Italians is dead, another is
slightly wounded and two are under ar
rest, while the house in which the rioters
barricaded themselves is a wreck from
dynamite used by the troopers to dslodge
the rioters. The dead are:
Private John Henry OF Philadelphia, shot
through the heart.
Private Francis Vahringer, Conshohocken
body riddled with bullets, and rescued just
before the house-fort was destroyed
Unidentified Italian, shot through the
heart.
The wounded are: Private Homer c.
Chambers of Rochester, Pa, shot through
the head and body, having five wounds,
mostly buckshot, serious; Private William
A. Mullen of Harrisburg, shot through the
right foot; George Felitzsky, aged twelve,
son of a rioter shot through the leg.
Sergeant Joseph Logan of Dubois who
was at first reported among the injured.
and whose attempt to make an arrest led
to the battle, was not hurt. Logan went
to Florence yesterday afternoon to arrest
an Italian charged with murder.
Instead of capturing the man, Logan tried
to arrest two others who were fighting.
He went into She house where the men
boarded, and an Italian stabbed at Logan
with a stiletto and as he made his way
from the house he was fired upon. Logan
turned and emptied his revolver into the
doorway, then ran. Help was summoned
from the state constabulary headquarters
here and five troopers were sent to Lo-
gan's aid.
AS they approached the house they were
fired upon from almost every window Pri-
vate Henry fell dead with a bullet through
the heart. The others retreated. but Pri-
Yates Chambers and Mullen rushed up to
bring back their comrade, not knowing he
was dead. Mullen got a few buckshot
through his right foot. Chambers received
five shot, three In his chest and two on
the right side of his head. They staggered
back and Chambers was caught by his
comrades and sent to the hospital. This
morning it was stated he was resting well,
although seriously injured.
Fifteen more troopers were sent With
the arrival of reinforcements entrance into
the house was effected, but the troopers
were driven off, Private Vahringer being
left dead by his fleeing comrades.
Early this morning the house was dyna-
mited and set afire by the troopers, who
arrested two Italians in the house before
the flames gained headway. In the house
also was found dead italian with a bullet
through his head. The house was destroy
ed and with 1t a smaller one standing close
by While but two arrests have been made,
a search is being made for others known to
have escaped when dynamiting of the
house was begun.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
TRADE UNION CONGRESS.
Thirty-Ninth Annual Session Opened
at Liverpool Today.

LIVERPOOL. September 3.-The thirty
ninth annual trades union congress opened
at st. Georges Hall here today, with the
largest attendance on record. Four hundred
and ninety delegates were present. repre-
senting over million and half trades
uninists Thirty labor members of the
house Of commons participated in the meet
ing. compared with seven at last years
congress.
The American Federation Of Labor was
represented. After an address of welcome
had been delivered by the lord mayor in be-
half of the corporation of Liverpool the
congress proceeded with the business of the
session. Among the earliest acts Of the
congress was the unanimous adoption of q
resolution Of sympathy with the Russian
people in their desire for constitutional
government
The American delegates-F. X. Foster
and James Wilson-will address the con-
gress September on the conditions of la
bor in the United States.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
PORTSMOUTH FAvoRs CANAL.
Proposed Waterway to Connect With
Baltimore-Opinions Asked.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, September 3.-Not-
withstanding the fact that n canal con-
Meeting the city of Baltimore with the
sea by 4 more direct route than the Vir
ginia capes would operate greatly to the
advantage of that city, the Business
Mems Association of this city is prepared
generously to cooperate with the Chesa-
peake and Delaware canal commission, of
which Gen Pelix Agpus of the Baltimore
American is chairman. The association
has requested the views of the CONNER
cial and shipping interests Of this port on
the proposition, and it is prepared to as
sist in every manner possible in the pro
motion of the plan.
1t is believed that the local organization
hopes that the city of Baltimore will aid
in securing the passage of the necessary
appropriation for the inland waterway
system to. the North Carolina sounds
which is so greatly desired by this city.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
CUMBERLAND AFFAIRS.
Charter Granted for a New Railroad
in West Virginia.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, September ], 1905.
The project to build railroad through
the South Branch valley traversed by the
Potomac river is assuming definite shape. A
charter has just been granted under. the
laws of West Virginia for the Hampshire
Southern railroad, the incorporators being
Duncan Sinclair, superintendent OF the new
Central Coal Company in the Fairmont
field, formerly of Midlothian. Allegany
county, Md; Raymond Abbaticchio and
William B. Cornwell Of Fairmont. and John
]. Cornwell Of Romney.
The capital is $4,000. The road is pro-
jected to begin at Spring Gap and run via
Romney through Grant and Hardy coun-
ties to Durbin, to connect with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio and Western Maryland
railroads. 1t is said the contract will soon
be let. Mr.. Sinclair owns a large timber
tract In the South Branch section.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
10000 PARADE AT CHICAGO.
Two Hours in Passing Given Point
This Morning.

CHICAGO, September 3.-Labor day was
generally observed in this city by the clos
ing of all the manufacturing plants and
by a great parade through the heart Of the
city. The column, in which were about
10000 men, started at 9:30 o'clock from the
intersection of Michigan avenue and 3Oth
street marched along the former street to
Jackson boulevard and then about one mile
to the west.
ing a given point. There have been pre-
vious Labor day parades which contained
more men than that of today, but none
that was better handled or that made
better appearance.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
ELABORATE AT NORFOLK.
Over 1000 Mechanics in Grand Parade
Today. e

NORFOLK, Va, September 3.-The Labor
day celebration here today was one Of the
most elaborate ever held in this part Of the
country. There was morning parade, with
from 2,0OO to 2,5oO mechanics in line, after
which the labor organizations adjourned to
Pine Beach, a summer resort on Hampton
roads, near the site Of the jamestown ex
position, where the celebration of the day
was continued with prize athletic events,
etc.
This afternoon there will be numerous
Labor day addresses, among the speakers
being Representative H. L. Maynard and
Col George c. Cabell. opposing candidates
for the congressional nomination in tomor
rows district primary election.
The celebrate at Pine Beach was a joint
one between the Norfolk, Portsmouth and
Newport News labor organizations, there
being thousands in attendance.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
MANY T0|LERS
OBSERVE THE DAY
Laboring Men Out in Force in
Large Cities:
25,OOO IN GOTHAM PARADE
New Organizations Represented for
First Time.
MEMBERS OF THE ACTORS UNION
Celebrations at Other Places - An
Early Rain Threatened Pleasure
Of the Holiday.
New Organizations Represented for
First Time.
MEMBERS OF THE ACTORS UNION

NEW YORK. September 3.-New York 8
laboring men were out in force today, de-
spite threatening weather and an early rain.
The labor host, numbering about 25,00O
men, marched down 5th avenue in parade
while thousands of people lined the side
walks to watch the sight.
Many new organizations were represented
in the procession. For the first time men,
bers Of the Actors Union marched with
the plumbers. carpenters and iron work
ers. The Housesmiths and Bridgemen' s
Union had the place Of honor, leading the
parade.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
HOLIDAY AT BIRMINGHAM.
Feature of Day Was Commissioner
O'Neill's Address.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, September 3.-La-
Dor day was observed as a holiday among
the workers in this district. big parade
was given by the trades>unions through the
streets of Birmingham and exercises were
held at East Lake. the orator of the day
being Charles P. Neill, the national COM
missioner of labor.
Mr.. Neilrs address was a careful review
of the progress and achievements of labor
in the history of the world, beginning in
ancient times and coming up to the present
He showed that until the beginning of the
last century the laborer was little more
than a serf. 1t was then that his advance
really began.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
WITHOUT sIGNIFICANCE.
Reason for Order for Three Million
Cartridges for Army.

Col Russell, acting chief of ordnance Of
the army. said today, in response to an in
quiry on the subject, that there was no sig
nificance in the fact that the department
had recently ordered the Frankford arsenal
at Philadelphia to provide at once 5000, 600
cartridges of the Krag-Jorgensen type. 1t
simply meant that the regular supply had
run low as a result Of recent target prac-
tice Of the militia and regular troops in
preparation for the rife matches at Sea
Girt, and the department was preparing to
meet further routine demands The War
Department supplies Krag-Jorgensen am
munition to the navy, the Marine Corps
and the organized militia, and the amount
called for will not last much over a month
or two.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
GEN. BELL WAVES RIGHT.
Will Not Stand in the Way Of Lees
Promotion.

Gen. ]. Franklin Bell chief of staff. the
senior brigadier general of the army, has
waived his right to promotion to the grade
of major general on the promotion of Maj.
Gen. Macarthur to the lieutenant generalcy
on the retirement of Gen. Corbin on the
18th, in favor of Gen. Jesse M. Lee, who
stands No in the last of brigadier gen.
erals Gen. Lee will retire for age next jan
uary, and this will be his only opportunity
for promotion. He Is now in command of
the department of the Visayas. In case he
is appointed major general on the 18th in
slant he will jump Gems. Bell. Funston
and Wint in the order named.
Evening star., 1906-09-03
BRYAN IN DETROIT TODAY.
Formally Welcomed by Governor and
Mayor

DETROIT, September s.-Wiliiam Jen-
nings Bryan and party arrived in Detroit
at 1915 pm. A large crowd greeted him
at the station. He was received by the re-
ception committee and escorted to the Cad
lilac Hotel, where he was formally wei
coined by Mayor Codd and Gov. Warner.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, September 3.-Final ar
rangements for the reception of William
Jennings Bryan have been completed at a
joint meeting Of representatives of the Iro-
quois and Jefferson clubs the two leading
democratic organizations Of the city. Mr.
Bryan Is expected to arrive on the Michigan
Central railroad at $3.50 am. tomorrow. At
noon he will be the guest Of the IroIucts
Club at luncheon, and Is expected to make
a short address In the evening he will at
tend the banquet Of the Jefferson Club In
the Auditorium. where his principal address
will be delivered.