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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-09-07

News of the death of Lucy Hall
Brown, NJ. D., at Los Angeles. Cal.
has been received in Brooklyn, where
she had long been a resident. She was
one Of the most noted female physicians
in the country and had a successful pro-
fessional career. After her graduation
from the University of Michigan in 1878
she went abroad TO continue her medical
studies and was the first woman entered
in the clinics in st. Thomas hospital.
London. On her return 10 the United
States she became superintendent of the
Massachusetts reformatory, retaining her
position until 1877, when she moved to
Brooklyn. She was q member of the
council of the National Red Cross socie-
ty, a fellow of the New York Academy
of Medicine and of the Kings County
Medical society and vice president of the
American Social Science association. She
was a delegate to the international Con
gress of Medicine in Paris in 1900. The
courts in New York state frequently APP
pointed her as an expert in medical jur-
isprudence. She was married in 1891 in
Washington to X. G.. Brown. well
known electrical engineer. When her
health became impaired she moved to
Los Angeles with her husband, who sur
wives her.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-09-07
A Swear Word Dictionary.

\ wicked Bath man is getting up a
Swear Word Dictionary" which he con
templates publishing lie already has a
list of several hundred words particularly
adapted 20 the use of automobile ana
launch owners, when ordinary language
fails 20 express their feelings -Keunebec
journal
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-09-07

]. ]. Mcleod, director Of athletics for
the Havana Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION, is now in this country. He
says that Cuba is fast developing in
healthy sports, especially baseball.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-09-07

The automobile is blamed for a good
many things. Paris now declares that
her beautiful trees are being destroyed
by tie fumes of gasoline. There may be
instances of this kind. but trees are prob
ably safe except where scorchers are
liable to run into them in making turns
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-09-07

The substances used for the distillati,
of spirits in the various countries are:
Observation-Disclosures and rye.
GermauH--potatocs.
United States-Maize.
France-Beetroot and molasses.
United Kngdom-Malt.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-09-07
Spirit Producing Countries of the World.

Russia. Germany, the United States,
France. and Austria are the principal
countries for the production of spirits.
The United Kingdom comes sixth on the
list The amounts produced in gallons
by the various countries in 1908 are
shown in fhe following fnhle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-09-07

Il Pays to Advertise.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
HARDEN SCANDAL
IN STAR CHAMBER
Press and Spectators Barred
From Won Moltke In
QUESTION.
Authorities Declare Evi-
dence viii Have Bad
Effect on Morality.

BERLIN. Dec. 2O-The Harden prose-
cuton was turned into a star chamber
inquisition today. Prosecutor Isenteir
declared the chara cter of the testimony
which Will be necessary viii be such
that its effect o. public morals can
not be otherwise than Injurious. At his
request the court ordered the press and
the spectators excluded, and much
secrecy VIII be observed in the future
proceedings.
While the courts order may result
In the suppression OF some details. much
doubt is expressed even in official cir
cles whether the effect will not be bad,
public feeling already indicating that
the people think an effort is being made
TO protect the aristocracy from the dis
grace which the opening Of the court
room doors would bring upon many Of
its representatives.
General Won Moltke's cousin. Count
Otto Won Moltke. told on the witness
stand today how he carried the former 8
challenge 20 Editor Harden TO duel
and how Harden refused 10 fight, saying
he did not propose TO be thus turned
from his cOuntry's service
Prince Gutenberg Will probably be
cal ed 10 the stand later In the Oay. lie
half crept and was half carried in,o the
court. 80 FL that he seemed but ,-artly
conscious OF the proceedings. His ply
sician say he is & hopeless paralyuc.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Continued from First Page)

ness began, Mr.. Brown repeatedly
asked for Mr.. Schwartz. a philadelphia
attorney. on Mr., Schwartz arriving.
the sick man, who had been told OF
the marriage. It IS alleged. denied all
knowledge of It and requested that
Il be annuIlcd
Mr.. Strasburger. together with DR..
Stricklett and another physician. two
nurses. anC c. c. James. a notary pub
lie, were called to the bedside and, Il
IS said, Mr.. Brown reiterated his de-
sire before them TO have the marriage
aEnuled- Mr. Strasburger, a local at
torney. was then put in charge OF the
case by Mr.. Schwartz and proceeded 10
file petition requesting an annulment
of the marriage.
Owing 10 the compla!nant'S critical
condition deposition Will be taken
Monday before witnesses. At the taking
OF this statement. Miss Richardson viii
be present.
1T is the work Of some OF Mr..
Browns Philadelphia relations" said
Miss Richardson this morning. ''Mr.
Brown was fully capable OF answering
the questions asked him at the time
OF our marriage. ! was never more as
tOnished IN my life than when 1 was
informed that an EFFORT was being made
to annUl the sacred marriage OF Mr..
Brown and myself.
He has been a consistent and per
sistent suitor for several years, and.
during that time. I have refused MIN.
One of his last requests to me was that
I would not let his Philadelphia rela-
tions visit him here"
Mr.. Brown IS a thirty-second degree
Mason. Forty years ago he renOunCed
the Catholic religion. and since that
time Miss Richardson declares his re-
latives have been persistent in their ef-
forts 10 get him TO rejoin that denomina-
ton.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
ANTrSHOKE BILL
TO Be HEARD EARLY
Senator GalIinger to Intro
duce 1t Right After
the Holidays.

Among the District bills that are eX-
pected TO receive much attention imme-
dlateIy after the holidays is the one
proposed by the Commissioners TO make
the smoke law apply TO steam lOcOmO-
lives.
This bill which was the subject Of
hearings before the Senate District
Committee last session. VIII be intro
duced by Senator GalliuEer Immediately
after the recess. II has been sent 10 him
by the Commissioners and reached the
off'ce OF the Senate District Committee
today.
The railroads are opposed 20 the BILL
on the ground that strict application OF
the smoke law would force the eleCtr1-
fcation OF their systems within the
District
Another bill that Senator Gallinger
will introduce after the holidays pro-
vides for regulation Of the inspection
and sale o. -four.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
JOHN WAGNER DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

John Wagner died this morning al his
home, 1El + street northwest.
Born in Baltimore fifty-seven wars
ago, Mr.. Wagner came 20 Wasbinrto,
at the age OF ten, and several vears
later started IN 10 learn the groce,.,
business. He was married thirty-forr
years ago, and is survived by a widow.
one son. three daughters. and a brother
For six months Mr.. Wagner, who was
manager Of q large grocery establish
menJs in Washington, had suffered from
q cancerous tumCr. His wife and chill
dren were by his side when tie enc
came.
Funeral services WIZ be held from
ST. Matthews Catholic Church at Q
O'Clock Monday morning. Interment
wll be made IN Ut. Olivec Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Miss du Pont. EIoDeT.
WedS Princeton SoDh
To Escape Her Mother

Pathos played no small part in the
elOpement Of Miss Madeline du Pont ard
John Bancroft, jr., to Washington on
Wednesday. The pretty twenty-year-
old bride and leader OF Wilmington's s
social set, Is said 20 have forsaken her
home and mother to wed the Princeton
sophomore because Of indignities and
cruelties OF the parent from whom
the brides father procured a Dakota
divorce on the ground OF extreme and
inhr nan cruelty"
Recovering from an attack Of ner-
vcus prostration, following a violent
quarrel with her mother, with whom
she made her home in Wilmington, Del,
after the divorce. Miss du Pont arranged
a meeting with her college suitor and
came to Washington to wed.
Attorney Fixes Details.
The marriage certificate and other de-
tails OF the wedding were arranged by
Attorney Frederick Fenning and the
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Donald c. Macleod at l O'Clock on
wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Fenning
says he attended to the details OF the
ceremony because the contracting
parties were ignorant OF the necessary
formalitles. The Rev. Mr.. Macleod de-
clared ne married the couple. but had
never seSE either before. They wanted
my services as a minister OF tho gospel
and 1 accommodated them" said he.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and bridegroom returned to VIII
mington. The millionaire fathers OF
both pronounced their blessings on the
youthful elopers. 1t was made plain 90
them that the only obstacle athwart
their path throughout the four years OF
courtship was their youth.
Young Bancroft has returned 20
Princeton TO finish his winter eXamina-
tlons, and after the holidays he and his
bride will go TO Germany. where Mr..
Bancroft will matriculate in one OF the
leading univ. rslues.
Father Is Powder King.
Miss du Pont IS the daughter OF Al
fred I. du Pont, millionaire powder man
ufacturer aud vice president Of the cor
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Man of Eighty Sues
To AnnuI His MARRIAGE

The complalnants attorneys viii havc
their client examined this afternoon u
make sure as TO his physica condition
before taking his deposition next Mon
day.
If Mr.. Browns statement is correct 90
declared Mr.. Strisburger this morning.
the marriage was clearly performed by
coercion. He himself declares that he
had no knowledge Of the performing OF
the ceremony
Mr.. Mclaughlin who performed the
ceremony. stated that the complainant
was sufficiently in possession Of his fac
ulties at the time OF the marriage 10
rcI der IL valid.
He admits that Mr.. Brown was IN bed
at the time, but states that his paralysis
was only on one side and that he was
fully able 10 make the necessary re-
spOnses- He says that Mr.. Brown made
no objection 20 being married to Miss
Richardson and answered in a perfectly
coherent manner.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Dinners Entertain Society

daughters. Maye LleweIlyn 10 DR.. Fran
els Edward Harrington. and Ethelreda
Lancaster TO John Christopher HanWay,
Thursday evening. January 9, at $50
O'Clock Cards for the reception 70
follow IN the home Of DR.. and Mrs.
Eliot are enclosed
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Mrs. J. Kronhefm entertained With
whist at her home on r street last even
ing. when those present were Mrs
Samuel Benslnge-, Mrs. =. StrasbUrger.
Mrs Julia Luchs. Mrs. A Idle Sigmund,
and Mrs. Louis Newmyer.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Mrs. Gustave Louis, OF SOJT Eleventh
street northwest. will not be at home
tomorrow afternoon, but viii be az home
the fret and third Saturday afternoon
OF each month during the remainder Of
the season.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Mr. and Mrs Meyer ". Stern enter
tanned the Eve Hng whist Club Sunday
evening at thei- home II the Ashley IN
honor OF their fifteenth wedding ami
versary, Mrs Oppenheimer won the
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
DANG After Glee club9concert.

Washington society viii turn oLt IN
fun force this evening at the Yale CHee
Club concert, at the New willard.
Numerous dinner parties have been
planned 20 precede the event, anG most
Of the company viii attend the df nee
20 follow the concert.
Mrs. MetcaIf. wife OF the Secretary Of
the Navy. viii receive the guests al the
dance. The members Of the invitation
committee are Mrs. Murray A Cobb,
NJ. ss Grace Bell. Miss Hest er Shepard,
Miss Lincoln. Miss Constance HOyt. Miss
Newberry ana Miss Vera Downing.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Senator Ankeny Host.

Senator Ankeny last night gave a din
ner az Harvey IN honor Of twenty-five
Of the lumbermen from Washington and
oregon, who are here attending a hear
ing before the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The banquet room was tastefully dec
GRATED.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Mrs. Jerome Franc and son and
daughter. OF New York city. are the
guests Of the formers parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Stern, Of the CuhbOurne.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Miss Lottie Obendorfer mas been vis-
idng friends fn Baltimore, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Miss Camille Jacobs. OF Columbia, s.
c, Is the guest OF Mrs. r. 3. Lyon, OF
Vermont avenue.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Bendhtim and family,
merly Of Alexandra, Va, are now
residing N Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Miss Hatfield. OF Fort AIyer. has Is
sued cards for a dance. Thursday, jan
uary 9.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Miss Helen Hopf4umaer IS visiting
friends IN New FORK city.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Arthur Meyer. Of Baltimore, was the
guest OF friends here this week
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

pOration which bears his name, and a
relative OF Senator du POnt Of Della
ware. Her fathers domestic difficult
ties of some time ago attracted especial
attention. not only beca use Of the social
prominence of himself and wife, but the
extraordinary charges OF cruelty whicn
sne brought against Mrs. du Pont. A
Dakota court granted Mr.. du POnt an
absolute divorce, and a few weeks ago
he married Mrs. Alicia Maddox, also
a divOrcee.
Although Miss g. Pont had had many
stormy sessions with her mother, be
cause Of loyalty 70 her father, she pre-
terred TO make her home on du Pont
Banks with her parent rather than live
with her stepmo.her.
The girls devotion for her father fre-
quent visits and refusal to be estr,LnSed
by stories from her mother caused ire
quent parONysns of rage on the part
OF the mother. Two weeks ago Miss
du Pont and her mother participated in
quarrel. and II IS said the daughter
was denounced in "A most vicious dia-
tribe and TRADE.
Miss du Pont gathered up = few
clothes and tearfuny left the place. She
went 10 her fathers mansion, where
Tor week. she was confined 10 her
room because Of nervous nrOstratiOn.
After recovering from the attack of
nerves, Miss du Pout arranOad a meet
Ing with young Bancroft, whose father
IS millionaire textile manufacturer.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
CONTINUED from I7ourth Page.)

ham, the Misses McAIurray. the Misses
Murray. Miss Helen Koerper. Miss
Ethel koon, Miss Winifred Davis, Miss
Jane Finckle, Miss Francesca Butler,
Miss GLADYS Butler, Miss Amy Powell,
Miss Leize Weaver, Miss Salie Gar
hngton, Miss Dorothy Langhtt, Miss
Pierce Miss Janet Wood, and Miss
Edith HubbeL
Mrs. Veil, wife OF Rear Admired Vail,
entertained at luncheon YESTERDAY. The
table was effectively decorated with
holly, having as a centerpiece silver
cAndelabra- The guests were Mrs.
Stevens. Mrs. Joseph Thropp, Mrs
Downing, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs Moran.
Mrs GOldsbOrough, Mrs. Henry clifford
Stevens, Mrs. Archibald Oracle, Mrs.
Bratenhal, and Miss Gale.
Miss Hemenway, daughter OF Senator
and Mrs Hemenway, left Washington
yesterday to spend the Christmas hOu-
days In her home in BOOnville, lid.
Mrs. Bonaparte. wife or the Attorney
General, viii leave Washington today
for Baltimore. where she will spend ,he
holidays.
Mrs. Lisner has sent out invita- ions
for morning musicale January ,.
Col. F. u. Gideon, Mrs. Gideon, and
their son Carl, and Jess Thomas, all
or BallstOn, Va, are spending the win
ter in West Florida hunting and fishing
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George McLanahan en-
tcrtained Gt dinner last evening the
Comptroller Of the Currency and Mrs.
william Barrett Ridgely, Mr. and Mrs
Robert Chapman. Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Crowninshield. Captain and Mrs SUM
merlin. Captain and Nine HebDinEHaus.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Lee. Miss Morgau,
and Fichard Hooker.
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Invitations to Eliot Weddings.

DR.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Eliot have is
sued cards for the marriage Of their
The Washington times., 1907-12-20
Arranged the ElOpement.

Within few hours after the students
arrival in Wilmington It was agreed
that they should elope TO Washington.
Friends were asked 10 meet them and
did 50. The couple went Immediately
20 the Office OF Mr.. Feuniug and he pro-
cured the license for the wedding and
escorted the elOpeTs TO the Presbyterian
parsonage. a short distance from the
City Hall
The bride declared before leaving
Washington: Il never would have
eloped had I been properly treated by
my mother" Later she went 90 the
New Willard, where she wrote a most
extraordinary letter 20 her mother. say
ing, among other things:
Il am married ROW. and never want 20
see you again. il IS strang". but true.
that my fathers second wife las been
far more OF a mother 10 me t1an YOU.
She nursed me while I was III after be-
ing compelled 20 leave you. and said
kindly words 10 me. which had never
fallen from your lips"
The Washington times., 1907-12-20

Mrs. Lisner has sent out invita- lions
for morning musicale January ,.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-24
NR. JULIUS w. WHITLEY
PASSED Away LAST MIGHT
Funeral viii Occur From His LasaIc
Avenue Residence This
Afternoon.

Mr.. julius w. Whitley. IS years
old, died in his residence, In La Sale
aycnue, mt 7:1O o'clock last evening
Mr.. Whitley hal been i'll several
months with cancer He was carpen-
ter by trade. Mr.. Whitley is surviv.
cd by five children and his widow.
The children are Mrs William II.
Cooke OF York county: Miss Istoll
Whitley. Mcssrs Wesley Whitley. II
Newport News contesctor; Edward
Whitley and Colbert Whitley. He also
leaves four brothess Messrs Mel
ion Whitley. p. G Whitley. S. j.
Whitley ana Jack Whitley, OF Nanso-
mond county. His father was Geo.
w Whitley, of Nansemond.
Tho funeral will take place from
his htmc this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
the Rev. j. r. Cuthriell, of Central
Methodist church, to onicate.
The following gentlemen will act
rs pnllbearors: Messrs. W. A. Bell
w. II. Cooke. Albert Tennis. John
Hope, john Fraser and Mr. South
all.
The intcrment will be in Green
lawn cemetery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-24
egzzuaz&Aszzzha0zz
llEllIlElil IsElllll1EzE
depot in Newport News for that point

depot in Newport News for that point.
When the youth arrived in Rich
mond he was arrested by Policeman
kellen aud locked In jail to await the
arrival OF the local authorities. Thlr.
ty-hve dollars of the money was re.
covered.
Z Grandis tells pathetic story. He
says he desired to spend Christmas
with hio mother and little sister, hay
ing been forced to run away from
Ills Chicago homo ak months ago by
u step-fnther. He has never been
away from his mother on Christmns
and this fact proved upon him so that
wheh he saw the cash In Mrs. Wadc's
room The feeling for his home prompt
ed him to steal,
Grandis will he given preliminary
u ugar,mg before Magistrate w, r.
,nat ne charge Will he withdrawn by
Mrs. Wade.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-24
DOUBLE WEDDING TO
OCCUR ON THURSDAY
Miss Grace Gardner to Bccsme Mrs.
Wornham and Miss Melissa
Gardner to be Mrs. J. DarneIl.

The home of Mrs. and Mrs. j. IT.
Gardner, near Lordicy's Crossing. will
De The scene of double weuding
ceremony ON Thursday afternoon.
when their daughters will become
brides. Miss Grace Gardner Is to
become the Wife OF Mir. Herbert
WORKMAN, a merchant of tic west
end, while NJ, John n. Darncn will
cfiim Miss Melissa Gardner MS his
bride TIE ceremonies will be per-
lorned by the Rev. ". II. Koefe.
pastor OF the Fast Hampton Baptist
churoh' ana there will he only a
small gathering OF the friends of the
young people present to witness the
most Interesting event.
The Kisses Gardner are young In
dies OF charming personality and both
OF them have a score of acquaint
ances.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-24
2 7oSddoS6SS60ooCoS 3 5 8 9,
J Matters Personal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Mr.. Frank A. Kearney is detained
IN MS home In Curry street. Phocbus,
oy severe attack OF the grip.
Miss Julia Kcaton, who hns been
visiting In Richmond, is expected
homo today.
Miss Anne Walker of Washington.
. visiting friends III Hampton.
Miss Bertha Hughes of Mathews
county and Miss Lillian Wright of
YORK county, are the guests of Cant.
nnu AIRS. Malvin hughes in Baily
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-24
Mr. BEALl SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN KENTUCKY
He is the Brother of Miss Matte
BeaIl and Son of Mrs. E. v. sean,
Of Hampton.

Mrs. ID. V, Beall received telo-
gram Yesterday announcing TINT her
son, Mr.. Harry Ilcall. had lncn Sc
riously injured In Princeton. XIV. and
advising her 10 como 10 him, at once.
Hc fol- ffom third story window In
his boarding house He Is Il hrothc,.
Of Miss Matte Boall, MANAGER of tho
Western Union flee IN lIampton.
Miss Carrie Beall now on her way
to Culn, ana Mr. Louis Beall. nssist-
ant Superintendent for The Western
Union in Richmond.
MIS- beall, accompanied by Mr..
Louis Real. left last evening over tho
Norfolk & Western Railway for
Princeton
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-24
RANDOLPH HAYES is NAMED
FOR WEST POINT CADETsHIP
Congressman William a. Jones Sc
leets Popular Young Hamptonian
to Fill Vacancy.

Mr.. Randolph Hayes. student OF
Randolph Macon College, who resides
win his grandparents in Pee Dee,
was yesterday the recipient of n
-"rislmas gift In the form of I'M APP
pointment to the United states Mill
tary Academy at West Point.
MI. Hayes was named for tho posi-.
lion by Congressman William A.
Jones ana Will not have To enter n
competitive examination either. IIo
Will simply have to stand the genor-
nj physical ana mental examinations
before the proper board and he has
been ordered 10 appear for these ox-
aminaiions on the second Tuesday
in January.
The appointment of young Hayes MS
cadet In the academy came MS II
pleasant snrprlse 10 him lust mt this
time. Congressman Jones was in
formed a few days back that the en-
dot named by him had resigned from
me academy and that the vacancy
would he filled upon his recommend
alton.
Congressman Jones then wrote
Judge Edgar j.. Montague. of Hamp-
Ton. asking him to suggest some de-
serving young man for the appoint
ment and upon the name of Mr.. Eave..
rsing sent In the Congressman imne.
dintely made the selection.
Mr.. Hayes is bright young man
ana his friends feel that he will meet
an INC requirements for the cadet
snip III inc military academy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-12-24

It is to be hoped the big fleet viii!
meet with no spells of weather suffl-
GENTLY bad to stir up the inner re-
sources of Admiral Evans noted vo,
cabulary. Cleveland Plain Dealer