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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

Our goods will suit you. Our
prices will please you. Phone 149.
HILL Bros & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

Quick sales and small profits i.
our motto. Phone 149.
HILL Bros x Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

Orino laxative fruit syrup is sold
under a positive guarantee to cure
constipation, sick headache, stomach
troubles, or any form of indigestion:
If it fails, the manufacturers refund
your money. What more can any
one do? Sold by Shell & Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

For Lieutenant Governor the Off
cial vote as canvassed by the State
executive committee, gives Man
ship 80, POS, Nash So, 6,442, Watts
81, ,1S7.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

There are candidates for the sec
ond primary in Itawamba county
for sheriff, curcuit and chancery
clerks, treasurer, superintendent OF
education and representative, be-
sides all the supervisors and num-
Der of justices and constables. That
is equal to a full f1edged election.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

Indeed, We believe il will stop every case
OF falling hair unless there IS some very
unusual complication, something greatly
affecting the general health. Then you
should Consultyour physician. Also ask
him about Inc new Ayers Hair Vgor.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

Keep the pores open and the skin
clean when you have cut, bruise,
burn or scratch. DeWitt's Carbollzed
Witch Hazel Salve penetrates the
pores and heals quickly. Sold by
PHOENIX DRUG Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

Watermelous from SIS TO 10000.
"CsntaIoupes from 5000 to So %.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1907-08-16

made out of common county fund !:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
BUILDING COLLAPSED
Three Men Killed and Nineteen
Injured, One Fatally.
FIVE OTHERS ARE MISSING
Four-Story Concrete Structure In Phil
adeiphia Fell While Men Were at
Work. and They Were Buried In
the Ruins.

Philadelphia. July ll.-Threo mon
we're Killed. one was fatally hurt aud
Is Others We're severely injured in the
collapse OF a new concrete building
at the plant OF Gridgman Brothers Co.
manufacturers of steam filters sup
plies. at 18th street and Washington
avenue.
The building was just being put I'M
der roof. when = section about 80 feet
deep along the entire front on 18th
street collapsed. About 30 men were
at work on the side which gave way.
and they were carried to the ground
IN the debris. MARSHALL Hopkins. aged
IS years, and two unidentified colored
men have been dug out OF the ruins
dead and there may be some others
buried under the heavy mass OF con
crete. since the police and contractors
have not been able to locate two Ital-
ian and three colored lahorers who
were on the building when the acct
dent occurred
The building. which was being erect.
cd as an annex to the Bridgman plant.
collapsed. according 10 the admissions
VI - II MlAAtAs NNSS carpenter. De
cause the shorings were taken away
from the concrete before il had prop-
crly set \. :. Reavis. trading as the
Sheet Metal a. Cornice Co. OF Wash
inCton. n. c.. were contractors for the
building. The structure was four stor-
les high. and the heavy concrete
crashed down like an avalanche Be
sides those carried TO the ground in
the fall number Of persons were
struck by flying pieces OF the concrete
and cut about the face and hands ia
cob Smith one workman. was buried
under mass Of concrete and crushed
so that he cannot live. His back was
broken.
But for a dispute between the brick.
layers helpers and the contractors as
to the wages they were to receive for
hoiSting brick IN the top OF the build.
ing after working hours. an additional
number of workmen would have been
on the building when the section col.
lapsed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
PLEADS "uSwRnrsa Law,
Neither and Son On Trial For KILLING
Girls Betrayer.

Neither and Son On Trial For kllllnq
Girls Betrayer.
Ia Plata. Nd. July 1.-THE so-called
"onwritten law-wlll be the Plea OF tho
defense I'm the case OF Mrs. Mary
Bowie and her son. Henry Bowie. OF
PisEah. Charles county. who are ac-
FUSED OF shooting and killing Hubert
Posey. on the road leading from Indian
Head TO Pisgah. on the night OF jan
uary iS;h. for his refus9, TO marry
Priscilla Bowie. the daughter and sis
ter OF the defendants. IL was alleged
that POsey had ruined the girl.
Congressman sydney r Mudd
and Adrian Posey are the counsel for
the prisoners. and States Attorney L.
Allison Wilmer Is conducting the pros
ccutiOn. unsssisted. A jury was Sc
cured and the opening statements OF
he counsel were made. In his remarks
Congressman Mudd contended that the
shooting was justified by the "unwrlt-
ten law"
The prosecution put seven witnesses
on the stand to show the facts OF the
killing. with them closing the testi-
mony In chief. During the giving OF
testimony Il developed that. although
several persons witnessed the act for
which Mrs. Bowie and her son are on
trial or knew that a tragedy was prac-
tically certain TO occur. yet none OF
them offered the Victim any assist
Rnce
In selecting the jury. no questions
were asked any ot the talesmen as To
their having expressed or formed
opinions on the ease. this having been
agreed to by the attorneys Tor both
sides.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Mrs. Marion Arthur was fatally
burned by the explosion OF an oil stove
in her home at Philadelphia.
A full-hedged white robin. with snow
white breast. white bill and pink eyes,
was captured at Warren. Mass.
While in an epileptic fit Thomas
Smith jumped into a lake at Grand
Rapids. Mich. and was drowned.
Vincent di Marco. a riding master
was thrown from a horse on the bride
path in Central Park, New York. and
instantly killed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
KING EDWARD IN IRELAND
British sovereians Received Royal Re.
ception In Dublin.

BRUSH SoEerctqns Received Royal Re.
eeption In Dublin.
Dublin. July 1.-THE first day OF the
visit TO Ireland OF King Edward and
Queen Alexandra was great success.
The city gave the sovereigns a royal
reception. Both wore the national color
OF Ireland. the king . green necktie
and the queen a moss green and mauve
toque. His majesty delivered brief
speeches at the various functions Of
the day. in which he expressed his
grateful thanks for the warm recep-
ton accorded himself and the queen
and congratulated the country upon
the progress and prosperity indicated
in the exhibition. He said his stay
must be bricfer than he could have
wished. but he intended to make the
most OF it. Ve prosperity OF the coun-
try and the happiness and content
ment Of the people being objects very
near to the hearts of both himself and
the queen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
Famous War Veteran Killed BY Train

Famous War Veteran Killed BY Train.
Oconomowoc, Wis. July 11.-Gilbert
Kenyon. said to have saved the Union
army from defeat at the battle of
Shiloh. was killed at q railroad cross
ing by a Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul train. Kenyon was a member of
Company b, 10th Wisconsin infantry.
and at tho time of the battle was n
scout. In an endeavor to gather in
formation he got within the Confed-
crate lines. During the night he es-
capped. returned to headquarters and
told of the clOseness OF General John
ston's forces. This information, It is
said. haved the Union forces a defeat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
General Hardware.
Southern Railway

\. B.-Following schedule figures published a.
Information. and are hot guaranteed
Schedule effective May =5th. 1907.
Trains leave Washington from Pennsylvania
station
90 a m Daiiy-Loei for Warrenton Dan
Vile. and way stations.
soO a. NJ Daiy-Onited States Fast Mail
firSt-class coaches aud drawing room, sleeper to
sew Orleans. Dining ear service
il.00 a. m daiiy-washington aud Florida
Limited. Through coaches and sleegseF TO Co
iumbia. Savannah and JaeksonviIle. Dining
4Ol p. m. Week Days-LocaI for Harrisonbur9
And way stations on Manassas Branch.
as m Daily-Loeal for warNnton aud
thariOttesvilie. For Strasburg week DAYS
S.iS p. IN. Daily-Seu York end Atlanta Ex-
krers-firs. class eoaeh To Atlanta. Sleeper to
Soiun.ous. va. Mondays; Wednesdays. Fridays
SUNSET Route Tourist sleeper, Washington to
San Francisco.
ESQ p. N. DaIly-New York and Florida E1-
press. First class coach and sleeper to Column
bia and Augusta Dining car IA la carte
lo.15 y. m. Dafly-New York and Memphfs
Limited tsis Iynehbursl-First class coach aud
sleeptns ear 10 Roanoke, Knoxville Chatta-
nooga. birmingham aud Memphis: sleeper to
New Orleans Diningear service.
Hvo p m. Dsily-New York and New Orleans
Lmited--An Pullman trains club and s.bserya-
ton ears 20 New Orleans. sleeper - Ashville
Atlanta. Birmingham. New Orleans. Dining car
Trains leave Richmond for the south A. fol-
,oss; Daily. a. m. Ills a. m. N. No p. m. week
ali poip,s sosss p Snhsuo". AZ Danvil.e TOR
arrive Richmond ESQ ~ m. 3.35 p. IN. and 8 IS
y m daily. SO n. m. week days.
Through trains from the south arrive Wash
inston sSS - m. s.45 m. s.0s a. m. daily; 80
?. m, SO D. m. 10 p. m. and II 80 D. m daily
Harrisonburg 1913 y. m. week days aud go D.
M daily. From Charlo ttesvflle. s.ls a. m and
SIS p N. From Stra-burg SIG -. N. week DAYS.
IleketN sleepingcar reservations. and detailed
Information can be had at ticket once, sos 18TH
St. sIi Pa. ave and Pennsylyania station
baegage checked through from hotels and Fcsi-
delces.
Phone $40 for r. r. X. Cab service.
q. III. ACkERT. v. y. and Gen Man
= III. HAhDNlCk. Pass Tradhe Mgr.
W. II. TAlLOE. Gen. Pass. Agent
j. =. BROWN. General Agent
Washington. d. G
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
DEPRECATES WAR SCARE
japanese Admiral and Suite Arrive In
New YORK.

New York.
New York. July ll.-Admiral Baron
Namamoto. one OF Japan's most dis
unguished naval officers. Is the guest
Of New York. The admiral and his
saite arrived here from England on
the steamer Carmania. and will re-
main here until July Is.
The admiral's first day in New York
was busy one. lie was inter, LEVIED
by half hundred reporters and had
his photograph taken score OF times
In his interviews the admiral depre-
Gated the war scare which has re-
Gently appeared in both Japan and
America. He said that no small Incl
dent could break the friendship which
has existed for so many years between
Japan and the United States. He
thought the sensational press OF the
two countries largely TO blame for the
war talk. As to the proposed transfer
OF the great Atlantic hattleship squad
ron 10 the Pacific. that was n matter
solely for the the American govern
ment 20 decide and one that did not
interest him in the least. except in that
II was novel naval experiment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Co
Rappahannock River Line
NcheduIe IN Efiect Man lst. 100

FREDERIC KSHIRG
Fredericksburg and ria. and
am. Nnylors
~nt'n, water '" Mona-k"n i'nna 1880 Bhsn.
stone MIL tn~k North End IN West
Arrive Betimon Tuesday. Thursday IA
IffMANN"h FREDERIC
ave ra.imoe Pr2 Light Permitting SUNDAY n
Water Ware
lapIahatno~k o@so Nayor
S'4"r- T"-nlaw Port Hoy" Port Conway Hay
Steamer. sans sunday stop Mondays steamers will leave
l~~t~town at II
BALTIMORE T,pp,u,vvnc1
Htino Tier permitting IN
North End Mill
InAI Burton Donaldson Is'nna Monaku SHARP
IAPPAhANNOCk
Leave IapTalannok weather
ehord Bowler sharp Bay
donaldson hurtn Durham MAealHk
Returning Monday p. m weather permitting f
apIahannoek stopping at landings above,
Moran
FrSigh viii not be received sailing day.
iMfAhANNoCk BALTIMORE
Leave Tappalanno weather permitting Tuesday stopping at
hanna donaldson Durham White STONE
Mill Mestau
Arriving Baltimore Wednesday
lli- time the times which
thcreum.
Freight received In baltimore until p m sailing
w. ID. Scott, Agent, fredericksburg Va
WILLARD THOMSON, T. Frt Pass ACT
Baltimore. Nd,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
y Years For selfcOnfessed SLAYER.

New Brunswick. y. J.. July l1.-An-
cello Mahguso. p years OF age. who
was indicted by the April grand jury
for the murder of Pasquale Pari, in
Perth Amboy. and who was to have
been placed on trial here. withdrew
the plea of not guilty to the charge
and pleaded non vult. throwing him
self on the mercy OF the court Judge
Swayze promptly sentenced him to IL
years in state prison.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
No Friction in Canal Commission.

Panama. July lit can be- asserted
that the rumors. recently published
declaring there existed dissatisfaction
among the members OF the Isthmian
canal commission are untrue. Lieu
tenant-Coionel Goetals. chairman OF
the commission. makes this denial. He
added that the commissioners were
working harmoniously and were en-
tirely satisfied with conditions on the
isthmus. Il and my associates" the
colonel said. have the work well in
hand"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
Man Found Dyina On the Road.

Rome, y. J.. July ll.-At Wamps-
Vile Station on the electrified West
Shore railroad. a party Of italian la
borers found a well-dressed man. I'M
conscious on the ground The man
was taken TO the Oneoda hospital. He
died as he was being taken from the
ambulance into the hospital There
was nothing to identify the man lie
feet S inches tall. and weighed 200
pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
Held For Causing wife's Death.

Norristown Pa. July lI.-Lorenzo
George. Of Oaks. who is accused OF
causing his wife's death by throwing a
lighted lamp at her. was committed
without ball by Magistrate Lenhardt
George admitted that he had been
Thinking and that he had a quarrel
with his wife. He declared she struck
him. Then. he said, she picked up a
lighted lamp and threw II at him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
co BEFORE RETIRING BOARD
Orders In Case Of Lieutenant Colonel
Ayres, OF the Fourteenth Cavalry.

Washington. July lily direction
OF the president. Lieutenant-C Colonel
Charles G. Ayres. 18Th cavalry. has
been ordered before a retiring board at
the Army building. New York city.
July l..
Northumberland AyreS was re-
ported in newspaper interviews. few
weeks ago. as severely criticising supe-
rior officers in relation TO the furry
aroused at West Point over cadets
overcoat matter. In which Mrs. Ayres
took strong ground against the en-
forcement OF regulations by the Off
GERS Of the military academy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13

Perth Amboy. n. J.. July Il.-Stella
Smith. % years old. is under arrest
on charge OF having attempted 10
kill Charles Kish, 90 years old. son Of
the proprietor OF a saloon and dance
hall here. Kish was shot as he lay
asleep in bed. He says he saw the girl
run from the room after the shooting.
but she stoutly asserts her innocence.
The motive for the shooting is alleged
Ia be- kishs refusal 10 marry the girl
She charged that Kish was the father
OF n child horn % her. but he denied IT,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
Crews Tobacco Late. ship waits.

New London Conn. July l1.-Cap.
tain George Conner was ready Tuesday
o. sail from here for the Arctic regions
in the schooner y. T. Clifford. but the
crews supply of tobacco hadn't arrived
from Virginia, and the start was de-
layed. The tobacco came in later. and
the schooner set sail Thursday. Cap
tain Conner viii secure views for the
American Museum Of Natural History
In New York
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13

Fort Scott Kan. July Robert
Walton OF Vernon county. No. held
up Missouri Pacific passenger train
for half an hour crossing his farm by
refusing 20 get on the rails. II was
his method of attempting TO collect
a 5000 claim against the company for
killing three mules and a horse.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
Object to Negro Soldiers.

Watertown, n. Y, July 11.-Resi-
dents of Sackett's Harbor object to
the army order that has been issued
transferring the oath United States
colored infantry to Madison Barracks
to relieve the 23d infantry ordered to
the Philippine Islands. An appeal to
the high administrative authorities
will be made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13

Oklahoma City July H. - Judge
Highley has decided in the police court
here that "spoOning" in public is all
right. IF the girl does not object" he
said, Il am sure ! should not. II she
is willing. young man. hug her all YOU
want to-" Four cases were before the
court and were dismissed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
Thouoht to Have Gone Owe, Fall.

Rochester. N. Y, July 1.-THE ec1y
of an unidentified man. about Go years
of age. who is believed to have gone
over Niagara Fails. was fouad west OF
Alcott
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13

We print everything from q book to
a visiting card on the power presses OF
The Free Lance. Send us your orders.
The free LAncs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
w. s. EMBREY

Successor to Embrey & Bergman. ]
Dealer in Railroad Cross Ties. Cedar
Posts, Spokes and Hoops. Keeps
constantly on hand large supply of
Baled Hay aud Mil Feed. Once near
Railroad Depot, Fredericksburg. Va.
Also Agent for Page Wire Fence 90.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13
WHITTIER { SACREY
Undertakers and Embalmers

No. 7l9 Main St., Freder-
icksburg, Va Phone 90.
Across from Exchange Hotel
and next to Western Union
office. Telegraph and telephone
orders receive prompt atten-
ton. Open day and night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13

There are all kinds of Talking Machines, but
only ONE VICTOR. Better buy the best
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-07-13

WILLARD THOMSON, Gen. Man.
Baltimore. Md. May 1st, 1907.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24
NEW TRIAL FOR WARREN,
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY

A new trial was granted to Edward
Warren. charged with robbery. in Judge
Rarnards court 1t is alleged that
Warren snatched a pocketboOk from
Mrs. Martha Keck on March H. 1907.
which contained 81 in bills and some
loose change
The Washington times., 1907-05-24
BERTH
ROOSEVELT OFFERS

SPRINGFIELD. H. May 24.-Lieut-
Gov. l. Y. Sherman has refused the
place Of the Spanish Claims Commission.
10 which President Roosevelt had ap-
pointed him.
At the same time Mr.. Sherman de-
cIared himself for Speaker Cannon for
Speaker, saying:
II am willing 10 go with Speaker Can
non as far as the brush is cut and then
help cut the brush for him."
Sherman's refusal OF a S5.O00-a-year
place under Roosevelt and his declara-
ton for Cannon is taken 70 presage a
finish fight in the State against Ad-
ministra ton policies
The Washington times., 1907-05-24
WONAN'S APPEAL
TO UNWRITTEN LAW

EASTMAN. Ca, May 24.-In a state
ment that brought tears to the eyes Of
the Jurors and caused scores OF women
in the courtroom TO sob. Mrs. Sallie
Freeney, the handsome young widow on
trial for killing Banker Harreu. de-
cIared that she was forced 20 kill him
TO save her honor, and appealed to the
Jury to free her on the ''unwritten law.
The case will go TO the jury some time
today.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24

The last talk of Miss Janet Richards
on current topics will begin to-
morrow in the pavilion at the Chevy
Chase lake. 1t has been Miss Richards
annual custom for several years to give
attractive spot. and her patrons have
formed the habit of turning the affair
into a sort OF literary picnic. most OF
them taking their lunch baskets with
them and enjoying an informal picnic
after the talk The latter will consist
OF a brief summary of the most i'm
portant Developments of last year. both
in home and foreign affairs. followed
by a short travelogue. which will out
The Washington times., 1907-05-24
HOLY CROSS GRADUATION;
FALC0NIO TO PRESIDE

The Holy Cross Academy has an
nounced that its commencement eXeT-
cises will be held June 6 in the New
National Theater. His eXCellency, the
apostolic delegate. will preside.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24

Cards have been issued announcing the
marriage of Miss Ida Garges and George
R Chamberlain. The ceremony took
place on Monday. May IL. in New York.
After July l they will be at home at
sos West 111th street, New York.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24

Owing to the prediction of rain for
Saturday. the lawn fete for the Pro-
Cathedral arranged for at St. Adams
Church tomorrow, between the hours OF
3 and o'clock. has been postponed until
June 6.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24

Miss Anna Nash has removed from
1908 Thirteenth street 70 Alton House.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24
Mrs. Slater
EntertainS at
Country Club

Mrs. William A. Slater, who has re-
Gently returned from spending the win
ter season in California with her family.
entertained company at luncheon fol-
lowed by bridge in the Country Club to-
day.
Among the guests were Miss Wallach.
Mrs. Keep, Nine de Slbour. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Francis
Mr.. and Mrs. Slater and Miss Eleanor
will leave Washington about June Is for
their summer home. at Beverly Farms,
Mass.
Gen. and Mrs. william P Duvall en-
tertained small company Informally ct
dinner last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Butler
have postponed the date Of their sailing
for The Hague until June !.
A card party is being given this after
noon in the residence OF Mrs. William J.
Zeh for the benefit Of the Mont de Sales
scholarship fund. Assisting Mrs. Zeh
In receiving the guests are Mrs. George
Reid. Mrs. clifford Boarman. Mrs. J.
E. Hoover, Miss Ethel Elliott. Miss Cal
Ian, and Mrs. Frank A. Wolf.
The Cuban Minister and Nine. Que
sada and their children left Washing
ton at midnight last evening for New
York. from where they will sail on
Saturday for summer trip abroad.
| The minister viii act as delegate TO the
Peace Conference at The Hague. on
their return they will take possession
Of their rev home. recently purchased
| from Henry Clay Evans.
/ Mrs. straus, wife OF the Secretary Of
| Commerce and Labor. who accom-
| panied Mr.. Stratus to New York early
! this week did not return here yesterday
| with him, but will make a short visit
| with relatives. She will return later
| this week and remain late in her Wash
] ington home. but will accompany the
Secretary to the Maine woods when he
/ Is ready 20 take his vacation. They
may take house in Chevy Chase for
/ the summer.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24

suburban place of Senator and Mrs.
Newlands OF Nevada. .'Woodley,' on
WOOdley Lane. about June 1.
Mrs. Clifford Stevens Walton and
Nine. Pezet. her house guest from Pc
ru were at home this afternoon re-
ceiving a large number OF the wash
ington friends of Nine PeZet, who Is
well known here In diplomatic and resi-
dent society circles.
Miss Julia Fulton Williams. daughter
Of John Sharp Williams of YaZOO City.
Miss has been appointed maid of honor
TO Miss Eva Conner. OF Alabama, spOn-
Sor-ln-chief for the Sons Of Veterans at
the approaching Confederate reunion.
An interesting engagement announced
a few days ago in New York and de
MED by the young Woman's mother this
morning. is that Of Miss Ada de Acosta
20 Oren Root, lr-. of New York. a
nephew OF the Secretary OF state Miss
de AcOsta IS well-known beauty in
New York society, and a daughter or
Mr. and Mrs Ricardo de Acosta-
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Lee and their
children. who have been the guests for
a few DAYS OF Mrs. Lees sister, Mrs
EIkins. left this morning for Atlantic
City. where they will spend a month
before opening their summer place
"GraceIand." at Elkins. W. Va.
The Washington times., 1907-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ford Thompson. ir..
have arrived in Washington from Eu-
rope where they were married about
two months ago The ceremony took
place in Geneva, where Mrs Thompson. g
mother, Mrs. George Choate Kendall Is
spending several years while her young
or children are I'm school there. MI:
and Mrs. Thompson are the guests OF
the latter's aunt, Mrs Richard Har-
low. who presented her TO Washington
society two years ago.