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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
Subscriptions sl.5e Pes Year, in Advance.
TUESDAY, MARCH II, 1907.
FREDERICKSBURG AND CLEAN
Illness

We have always opposed woman ;
suffrage, nor do we think women
ought to be too active in public af-
fairs, but the good work an sorganI-
zltion of women has been doing in
the town OF Yankton, Dakota. ac-
cording to reports from that town,
in seeing to it that the City Council
makes proper provision for keeping
the city clean and individuals their
own premises, strikes usas not being
outside of the province OF women to
such an extent as TO be in conflict
with the Southern idea OF woman S
province, and we may even go so far
as to suggest that some such organ
zation be formed in fredericksburg,
with view to urging our City Coun-
ell to see TO it that fredericksburg Is
made a cleaner and consequently
more healthful city. We do not
mean to imply that our councilmen
do not do their duty as they see it,
but a woman will detect dirt and
filth twice al quickly as a man, and
for that reason she is more compe-
tent to point out where remedies
should be applied. In this connec-
ton we would call attention to the
fact that Fredericksburg is one OF
the few towns of its size anywhere in
the East which has no ordinance
against expectoratiDg on the side
walks and in public places, and the
practice is INDUCED in here not only
to a disgusting extent, but 1t is a
menace to the health of the people OF
the city. This obnoxious practice is
particularly disgusting to the ladies,
and we have no doubt that a request
from a considerable number OF them
to the City Council would secure re-
medal legislation and practically
put an end to the practice. We men
ton this Just as an example OF what
could be done in the way OF sugges-
ton to the Council, and we have lit
tie doubt that the Council would be
glad to have some cooperation OF
this kind III looking after the health
aud cleanliness of Fredericksburg.
The Council has always been ready
and willing provide against specific
instances constituting nuisances and
it is equally or more important to
look after such matters when they
effect the general public. What do
the ladies think of this suggestion?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
Coco, senator euon ueao.

Washington, March 11.-After an i'll
ness of little over week, James l..
Puei formerly a senator of the United
States from Alabama, died in this city
.ged 81 gears. Mr. Pugh caught Sc
we're cold. which turned into pneumo-
mia. In 1861 he was elected to the
confederate congress, and reelected ID
1868. when he was member OF the
convention that framed the state con-
,titution for Alabama in 1875. and for
le years was a member OF the senate
of the United States, being succeeded
In that body in 1897 by Edmund Wins
ton Pettus.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
THE COURTS AND TEMPORARY
INSANITY.

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Times Dispatch, takes exception to
"the doctrine which is being preached
in some OF the courts, that a man
who loses his temper becomes tenn
porarily insane and is not response
BILE in law for his acts, and declares
that. sit is doctrine that is about as
mischievous and dangerous as could
well be imagined" We agree with
our contemporary as a general prop
osition, and especially as the law in
Virginia has provided for practically
this very condition of extreme anger
resulting in homicide. Voluntary
granddaughter is defined by our
courts as homicide brought about
by sudden provoeation and extreme
anger, and the punishment pre-
scribed for the offense is confinement
in the penitentiary for a term OF
years. The law in reference to vol
untary manslaughter in Virginia
covers almost every conceivable kill
ing as a result OF sudden passion,
but it is entirely conceivable that
anger may reach that point where
the reason is absolutely dethroned,
and for the time being the slayer is
to all intents aud purposes insane.
At present we can think ofno ground
where uncomfortable passion result
ing in temporary Or emotional in
sanity should convert the homl-
eide into justifiable or excusable
homicide, except where 1T Is
the result OF some grievance for
which what is known as the unwrlt-
ten law is invoked, but the plea oil
emotional insanity taken in coDluLc
ton with the unwritten law ought
to. and no doubt will be, engratted
in our criminal jurisprudence. We
believe that the iuries OF Virginia can
be depended upon to distinguish be-
tween fake insanity cases and cases
where on account ofsome outrage to
the female members OF his family a
mans reason is temporarily de-
throned. The only danger In the
doctrine lies in it's gradualextensior
until the new rule will include all kill
inc in sudden heat OF passion, but, at
we have before remarked, our judges
and juries are conservative and safe
and can be depended upon to draw
the proper distinction and to see tc
it that every case where the principle
Is invoked must measure up strictly
to its provisions. The iuries are go
ing to acquit in such cases at any
rate, and it is better to have then
do so under fhe sanction OF the Law
than to do it in the teeth OF the law
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
PROHIBITION WINS IN BRISTOL, TENN.

The citizens OF Bristol, Tenn. declared
Friday in favor OF abolishing saloons by
a vote OF $50 to II. Temperance peo-
pie and school children paraded the
streets headed by band. There were
1000 in the parade.
The saloon keepers did not go to the
polls, declaring that the election was
not legal.
Bristol, Va, will vote on the same
proposition April %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
JOB PRINTING

The Free Lance is prepared to do job
work of all kinds in up-to-date style at
reasonable prices on short notice. The
work done in our office will compare
favorably with the best to be had any
where. The head of our job work de-
partment, who has been working in this
office for many years, il one Of the most
experienced men in the business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
TalhrY.f 1UR Drowned

TWO Vessels O. Down In Ncith ses
Curing ~ avy Gale.
berlin. NaroA ia dispatch from
Cuyhavcr reports the loss OF - lives
by the laundering OF two vessels
German cargo steamer the George
Wottorn. and trawler-during
heavy gale in the North sea
The dispatch says no further details
have been received. but that II is be
lieycd those drowned comprised all on
board both vessels.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
NORFOLK TO The LAKES
New Railroad Company Said to Plan Another
Trunk Line

The Virginia Railway Company has
been chartered by the Corporation Com
mission. Ii is consolidation OF the
Tidewater railway. in Virgiuia, with the
Deepwater railway. in West Virginia,
the two roa Is meeting at the linz be-
tween the States and traversing rich
coal regions.
The capital is increased to $33 1OO,-
600
Ii is understood that the combination
is the property OF II. II. Rogers. OF New
York. the Standard Oil maguate, and
that it means d continuous line from
Norfolk TO the Great Lakes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12

Soooner denies that he leaves the
Senate to becomea Corporation law
YER. At times his course in the Sen
ate indicated that | e had never b,n
anything else.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
COST OF STR0THER TRIAL

\ report filed with the State Auditor
shows tile actual cost OF the Strothrr
trial 10 the Commonwealth To have been
$I.OjG. Lawyers fees will probably make
the " hole cost of the trial 10000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12

The opening gun Of the Eighth dis
trict Congressional campaign was
fired Thursday at King George.
Even the snow couldn't dampen the
hopes of the candidates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
WANTED.

An active, capable, industrious young
man as clerk in a country store. Apply
Ito j. r. Broaddus, Rappahannock Acad-
emy. Va. mJ-3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12

DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
undoubtedly the beet relief for Piles.
Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12

is the cheapest assessment rating this Glass; rate is
average rating, and rate the highest
which rated what
insurance has Chose taking policies paid SIPS
one-eght than above tables Entrance fe
$40 for reeyear
of Class KS beat
wear we append from h4 1905 March 1907
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12
THE 7. N. BRENT STORE

to
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There
bought early last before the big prices and at time
better come
and test the purchasing part with
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-12

The engagement is announced OF Mis-
Eliza Dillon, Of Lexington, 70 X. 8.
Spilman, formerly OF Warrenton, now
of Charlestown, ". Va.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
GIRLS TRAGEDY
TOLD IN LETTER
Suicides Body Found in
Rear of Lovers
Home.

CHICAGO, oct. 4.-The tragedy Of
pretty Marie Sectors life was revealed
here today wien her body was found in
the rear of the home OF Joseph Gillespie
She had sent a bullet INTO her temple.
In her waist was foand the following
letter to Gillespie:
My darling Joe:
How can you be so mean TO me when
1 am in trouble? All my friends have
turned against me with scorn and now
You. too. nave forsaken me. You. the
one man I loved above all else In the
worfd And 1 thought always that
YOU loved me as dearly as anyone could.
You talk Of me as II 1 were a witch
Darling. please return TO me. Ny heart
is breaking and my life is a wreck
What have / done that I receive the
cold shoulder from every one; no home,
ard the place 1 now call home I'll have
10 part with Clothes TO be bought for
myself and Chaby), Then TO a hospital
TO work for my BOARD. But here is the
worst of all. What am 1 10 do after
leave The hospital with my dear lit
tie infant
The girls body viii be taken back
to Hot Springs. Ark, for burial. She
Us said TO have come from there a
wear ago.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
SEAS SWEEP SHIP,
SEVERAL INJURED
ON LINER UNBRIA

NEW YORK. oct. 4-The Cunard
steamship Umbria, due in Liverpool this
evening. met disaster in a terrific storm
while within the wireless zone of the
White star liner Cedric, which reached
port To-Day.
The Cedric was running ahead Of the
storm westbound. The storm vas Of
terrific violence and the Umbria was
heading directly into II.
The wireless message reported that
an enormous sea had swept down on the
Umbria, carrying away her bridge
It was reported that several persons
were hurt in the crash. The officers of
the Cedric refused to discuss the wire
less report today. but there was general
talk OF IL among the passengers and
great uneaSiness, as many had friends
on board the CunGrder.
Inc CedriC's passengers report that
the storm broke with terrific fury on
Wednesday. They escaped its full vio-
lence, but the IImbiia must have sus-
tained the full shock Of the hurricane
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
STOCK BROKERS
DISCLAIA GUILT

Several Washington stock brokers,
charged with violating the anti-gam-
bling law Of the District, were arraigned
today before Justice Stafford and enter
ed a plea OF not guilty
Those who appeared were Allison e
Jenkins and Percy Wade. OF tho firm of
Wade & Hedges.
Attorney Laskey. for Percy Wade. en-
tered the plea of not guilty, with the
understanding that he could offer de
murrer TO the Indictment. which could
come UP for hearing next Friday if. in
his Judgment. he decided 70 follow this
plan.
Jesse II. Hedges. of the firm OF Made
& Hedges. did not appear, and tne
District Attorney ordered a bench war
rant for him. He was not under bond
10 appear today Frank Kane. who Is
alleged - have conducted bucket shop
here. IS in Baltimore. and I'D not re-
ceive notice TO appear. His counsel.
Earl Ambrose said that he would bring
Mr.. Kane toe Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
Husband Quest
OF 900 Girls
Just Arrived

QUARANTINE. n. Y. Oct. An
other big batch OF European girls ook-
ing for American husbands was brought
today by the White Star liner Cedric
Like the LOOP girls who landed recent
~. the new immigrants believe they can
make American men happy and are con-
hdent they viii be able 20 find worthy
husbands in this country.
There were GO in the party. all Of
whom came IN the steerage. Half the
contingent hailed from Ireland. The
girls manifested the greatest interest in
everything they saw and seemed TO re-
gard every man who approached them
(, a prospect.Ve husband. They say that
II the quest for husbands fails they will
SIN be able 20 support themselves in
better style than they lived at home.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
FIVE HOUSES SOLD;
BIDDING IS LIVELY

Thomas j. owen & Son. auctioneerS.
sod al public sale yesterday Afternoon
four two-story frame houses, 1361-l365 G
street and 1853 C street southwest, and
the three-story brick house at 20S Eighth
street southwest Louis A. Johnson
was The purchaser of 1865 c, at 81, $50.
and also of 1891 and 1893. paying 500
Tor both. Philip Smith secured 1853 G
street at SI.7s5-
Tho property an EOS Eighth street was
Knocked down 20 r. &. RUPERT at
S5.1Oo The sale was made under the
order ol james II. Taylor trustee. and
attracted uiute crowd OF bidders
The Washington times., 1907-10-04

,ghose romantic wedding last spring to
a prominent young woman Of E'iild-
deiphia attracted wide attention. had
been declared insane by board OF
mental survey and had been taken from
his ship to the Naval Hospital at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
As ii is now Combs will be left
behind by his ship brief mail re
pcrt from the authorities at the New
York navy yard. which was received
ut the Navy Department, failed 10 give
any particulars as 10 the exact nature
or supposed canse OF the officer men
TAI derangement. 1t was stated that
a preliminary survey had developed AZ
least a temporary arrangement and II
was necessary for him to be removed
10 the hospital. Combs was forced 10
give Up his ship Tuesday, and the next
Gay the Washington sailed tor hampton
Roads on the preliminary siege on ACI
il 0O0-mile journey 10 san FRANCISCO, IN
company with the armorec cruiser len
nessee.
ment officials as pathetic one anu
instructions have promptly been lSsueu
for every effort 10 be made 10 restore
the officer 20 his nominal mental coI' i-
zion in time to reloin nis ship, when
is scheduled To sail nom Hampton
Roads October j.. The reports give rise
20 great doubt, however. that ms, cur {
car be so speedily accomplished; a
lunacv board already has he IN ordered
to make thorough examination Of the
officer IN.
Lieutenant Combs is q native of ilii-
Tcis and was appointed r. the NaNdi
Academy from Missouri, o-ing commits
stoned lieutenant January l, 1893. lie
was detailed TO the Bureau of Ordnance
OF the Navy Department the toiloWlnE
March ON which duty ne served until
ordered TO the Washington. November
Z last, shortly after the big cruiser
was placed In commission. He joined
Panama as one of the conveys TO the
1 c,lisiana hearing the President.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
Deaths.

Christian Tschanz. 50 years. Conduit
road y. G.
William Dacey, 65 years. Thirty-ninth
street, Reno, J.. G..
Mary j. stephens. q years, 800 Mis-
souri, avenue northwest
Susie +. DUIty. 40 years. Nichols
avenue, Congress Heights.
John J. Byrnes, IL years, Government
Hospital for Insane.
Anna Burke, % years, ~ Third street
northwest
Marguerite J. HCilmuJh S years, III
Rock Greek Church road.
Clarence r. NEWMAN. 16 years, 527
Ninth street southeast.
Mary 1. Boss. 81 years, 1905 street
northeast
Virginia J.. Richardson, Al years, 10ei
- street southwest
Jonas s. Dodge. % years, Is Ninth
street southeast.
Patrick y. Long. ir., 1 year, POP l.
street northwest.
Catherine :. Burrows, months, Wis
cOnSin avenue northwest.
Elsie Cobb, months. $40 Twelfth
street northwest
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
CLEVER TRICKS CHARGED
IN ROADS DISCRIMINATION

PITTSBURG. Pa, Get 4.-Charges Of
coal mining companies of the Pittsburg
district are soon TO he fled against the
Pennsylvania railroad and Other roads
Of this district. before the Interstate
Commerce Commission, with q promise
Of exposing one o. the cleveresJ meIu-
DDS of the railroads i'm CVad.ug the spirit
of the car appointment law that could
be designed.
Sensational evidence is said TO be
available If the matter goes that far,
but, as a rule, the coal men say they
are not seeking an open war and merely
want the glazing injusuCcs rCcuhed-
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
CRIPPLE BOY HUNGRY,
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY

On the charge OF forging the name Of
Henry ". SOhon, OF 344 d street north
west. to check for $3.50 on the Co
lumbia National Bank. Harry Scruggs.
a young white boy, was held foI The
action Of the grand jIfg this morning
on $1,000 bond scruggs pleaded guilty.
According 70 the evidence, the de-
PENDANT, who is a hopeless cripple, was
desperately in need OF food and IN order
70 pay for shelter and board. he signed
tne name Of Sohon TO the check. making
the order for $3.50 payable 70 himself
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
President Promises Support
Of Single Statehood Bill
To New Mexico's Governor

CAIRO. H.. Oct 4.-Governor Curry.
Of New Mexico. who spent last night
on the boat with President Roosevelt.
secured a promise from him 10 support
single Statehood for New Mexico.
He authorized me TO say" said the
governor, that he is for Statehood for
New Mexico alone and thai ne VIII do
all he can 70 secure the PAT sage Of u
single Statehood bill
I'VE will have the bill introduced early
in the next session" the governor add
ed, and We will crowd II 20 a finish %
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
COMMISSION TO LEARN
DEPRECIATION IN RAILROADS

The Interstate ConNlerce Commission
has appointed a commission 10 deter
mine the depreciation OF values IN ma
terials used IN railroad construction and
equipment, that Il may more intelligent
- act In the making or correction OF
rates. The experts Cho. en- are Prof.
Henry q. Adams; Presid Mt DeldnO OF
the Wabash Railroad c, 'mpany; Vice
President Knuttschnitt, OF the Southern
Pacific Company. and Theodore HInCh-
man, of Detroit. a consulting engineer.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
COMPROMISE TWO SUITS.

The grade damage suits Of John r.
Hutchinson. owner of premises S and Il
f street mort invest, and Of Bridget
Kane the owner OF L F street. against
the District OF Columbia. were COM
promised today
AR Hutchinson is TO be paid $3.50 By
the District, and Mrs Kane is 10 be
paid $3.50. The SUM of $500 will be
saved TO the Government by the two
compromises.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
Marriage Licenses.

James T. Lawrence ard Christine
Siegel. both Of Richmond, Va
John w. SprigES anC Etle G. Hall
Charles h. Smith. OF Monroe. Va. and
Mary r. Ponton, of I've Rive Va.
Louis Carroll and Rosie Tayl IT.
William b. Beatty and Myell d. Pill
penbring.
William J. Brigham and Agnes c.
Crow
William Bladen and Mary Z. Dixon
both of College Park. Md
Clinton Langley and Dora NOcllIer.
Charles w. Marganthal Of York. Pa,
and Anna K. DutJcrJ, of LansGowne,
Nd
Frederick r. sam and Ida NJ. Buckley
Walter G. Davis and Lucy {. Eain,
both of Norfolk. Va.
Charles R Wayland and Lille VI
Montgomery.
Charles G. Knight and Edna 3. Fry
both Of Richmond. Va.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
Died.

DURITY-On Thursday. October g. 1907. at
1870 a. m. SUSIE E.. beloved wife Of JAMES
r. DURITY tnee Kerper).
Funeral from the residence Of her father.
SIC Third street southeast. on Saturday. Oc-
tober ., al p. m. lnterment an Glenwood.
II
ton Aeric. No. -. Fratenal order OF
Eagles, is called Saturday. October 3. al
l-30 pm, at the Eagles home, 20 attend
me funeral services OF BRO JOHN II.
LINKINS G. G. BEVERIDGE President
J. T. BRITT, Secretary. L
BURKE-On Thursday October g. 1907, at
900 O'Clock "A. m. ANNA WidOv Of the
late Thomas Burke. aged ffty-sevtl years.
Dearest mother YOU have left us
We thy loss most deeply Zee,
But an angel came and whispered.
Dearest Hi0ther do come home
Funeral win take place from the funeral
parlors Of VIM. Il. Scott & Co. 400 EIGHTH
street southeast. S-<arSay, October ; at
1873 a. m. thence % the Church Of the
baltimore papers please copy) 1t
GORE-Friday morning. October T. 1907. SID
NEN s. GORE. the only child Of Prof and
Mrs. J. H. Gore. following an operation for
Funeral services at the house. 221o r.
street, Saturday. at O'Clock. IT srment
private. II
GRESHAM-Suddenly, on Tuesday. October
l. 1907. FANNIE WILLIAMS GRESHAM,
widow Of the late Col E. J. Gresham. at
Houston. Tex.
Burial al San Antonio. Tex oc2-st
LINKINs-on "Wednesday. October ?. 1907.
JOHN H LINKINS. aged thirty-nine years
formerly Of Middleburg Va
Gone in the best OF his days
Bright IN manhood's bloom.
Torn from the hearts that loved him
To sleep in the silent tomb
Funeral from residence, 125S Seventh
street southwest. Saturday. october ;. at
$50 p. IN. Relatives and friends invited 10
attend. oc3-9t
DODGE-On Thursday. October 5 1901. at 1
a m, JONAS :. DODGE, in the seventy
fourth year OF his age
Funeral from his late residence. 2f5 9th
street southeast, Saturday October 8. at 3
p. m. oc3-2t
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
HINDOOS DRIVEN
FROM WASHINGTON

SPOKANE. Wash. Oct. AT Dan
vile, Wash. last night, an angry mob
drove small party Of Hindoos across
the line into Canada. sending a shower
OF missiles after them.
A few shots were discharged. but no
one was injured. The Hindoos had
found shelter IN a cabinet at DanvilIe
following their escape from capture.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04

INonNHued rom INST Page.J
Governor Charles s. Dencen, Of I'LL
nOis.
Governor Joseph w. Folk, OF Missouri
Governor Malcolm +. Patterson. Of
Tennessee
Governor Frank Frantz. Of Okla horna.
Governor Y. -. Pindcll, Of Arkansas
Governor Newton e. Blanchard, of
Louisiana
Governor Napoleon Z. Broward. Of
FlcriGa
Governor Thomas NJ. Campbell. Of
Texas.
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
POSTPONE wEDDERBURN CASE.

The habeas corpus proceedings insti-
tuted by Alexander Wed6erburn. jr. 70
obtain possession Of his daughter. Helen.
now IN possession Of Mrs. Wedderburn.
set fer hearing before Justice Gould to-
DAY at II o'clock, were TostuoE=cd BIZ
consent until next Friday
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
VITAL RECORDS
Births.

Clarence S. and Madse L. Parker, boy.
John L. and Alice NeihmCyer, boy
Stewart J. and Margaret Dleal, girl.
Frances T.. and Anna NJ. Mischief, girl
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
0nr. A. II. BURDME.

who until recently conducted a Eenr :
furnishing and hat business at 7th and
Va avenue S. W. and Mr. W 9. Birch
engaged there with him, have both be-
come associated with
The Globe Clothing Company,
SOC Penna. Ave. -. W
where they Will be pleased 70 renew old
acQuaintances ocs-3r
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
Special Notices

3. r. COLES & CO. so9 9th NV
Upholstering Of all kinds; furniture slip
covers. and mattresses. Phone n. 6516-
oct4-tf
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
s:.oSoABINDMG THAT'S wORTE4

The more particular the Job the greater VII
De your appreciation o. our work Book
binding eXperIly done.
HODGES Big Bookbindery. 42o-lzz Iith ST.
next ga seZ7-tf
CALL UPON Us AT ANY TINE. FOR
skilled workmanship IN repairing fur
naces and stoves. SIMAIS, 1s4I 7th 81.
NV. North 1874 X. se7-3
The Washington times., 1907-10-04
PRESIDENTS SHIP DISABLED;
ARRIVAL AT MEMPHIS
DELAYS HIS RECEPTION

Continued from First Page.)
The Washington times., 1907-10-04

Handsome Pearl Earrings.
with 14-karat gold clasps 4
Sold by Slaymaker at SI00.
sale pTlce.-...--......--...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-15
Wedding Not Postponed.

Newport, October 14.-Friends of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt today declared the reports that the wedding of Gladys Van derblt to Count Szeichonyi had been in definitely postponed are groundless. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, mother of the pros pective bride, declined today either to be interviewed or to receive a note making inquiry about the matter. Friends who spoke for Mrs. Vanderbilt stated that the story had originated probably from the fact that the date of the wedding had not yet been formally announced. It is understood that a question has arisen whether it would be better to have the wedding take place at New York instead at Newport as had been partially de- termined upon.