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Oueen Crowned ID BalI.

Iege Of GROWING the queen. received a
cash prize OF S25 and the next five re-
ceived sums varying from $50 70 SO
Queen Crowned at Ball.
The day was brought TO a close by the
ball at the Luna Park dance pavilion, at
which time the queen. accompanied by
Elk maids, was crowned by Knight Her
ron.
Sheriff William Palmer, OF Alexandria
county, was master Of ceremonies: c
r. Pritchard acted as chief marshal,
and r. F. Crawley held the stop watch
r. c. I. Moncure, OF Alexandria, pra-
sided at the coronation exercises.
The following were entered: A J.
Hsnon, knight of Luna Park; ]. Downs.
knight Of Alexandria; w i. Herrc@.
Washington Boy. LUCien Love. knight OF
Maryland; Lawrence Leidle, st. Joseph
:. Henson, Arlington; r. DeSOtes,
knight Of Capitol Hill. T. Head. knight
of Munston Hill; r. Simms, rider from
Glen Carlyn: W Graham knight OF
FranCOnia, s. T. Palmer, knight of Jus
tee; J. Bianford knight OF District OF
Columbia. II. T. Hest. knight Of Lang
ley: W Clark. Virginia Boy.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
MAJOR YOUNG PICKS TEAM
TO SHOOT NATIONAL MATCH

CAMP PERRY. Port Clinton. Onio. Aug
2S.-The District Of Columbia team an
nounced BY Major Young last evening
for the National match is as follows,
Captain Holt. Captain Cookson. Captain
Summer. Sergeant DTOOme. Corporal
Schri9er. Lieutenant Colonel Reichel-
derfer. Lieutenant Alderman, Lieutenant
Dennison Lieutenant McNally. Sergeant
Ma for Bisch0ff Major Robbins. and
Lieutenant Heidcnreich.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
JACK SEA MUTINY CHIEF
,HRESTED AFTER TWO YEARS

ODESSA. Aug. 2S.-The police Of this
city have succeeded after much dif1-
Guilty. IN arresting the sailor. Matuschen-
lJo. who led the mutiny on board the
Russian battlesnip kniaz Potemkine III
the Black Sea, in the summer of 1895.
Matuschenko has been for two years
in New York. working in an IRON fOun-
dry. He srew hOmesick. however. and
last july returned TO Russia in disguise
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
SEEKS TO DELAY SUIT

RALEIGH. \. c.. Aug. 2s--In the
supreme court this morning. Col ". T.
ROdman, attorney for the Southern
railway, moved 10 have additionat
papers sent up from the superior court
ia the $50 600 penalty suit Former Gov
ernor Aycock. on behalf Of the State.
moved 10 advance the case on tns
docket Both motions viii be heard tC-
morrow morning.
Attorneys for the State say that the
transcript as sent up Is complete ana
there was no occasion FOR the motion
By the Southern's attorneys.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
KIDNAPERS' DEN
REVEALED BY
RELEASED BOY
Two Other Children Held
Prisoners in Dark
Room, He Says.

NEW YORK, Aug 2S.-ln the remark
able story told by little Michael Callia,
six years old. OF Il McDougan street
Brooklyn. released after thirty-seven
DAYS OF captivity. the New York and
Brooklyn police believe they have clue
10 a kidnapers' den, where little children
are held for ransom
The boy has told OF two other chill
dren, a little boy ana girl, who shared
his captivity and even now are in the
darkened room in which he was kept
away from daylight and the sounds OF
tho streets for more than a month.
Ihirty-seven days ago Michael was
Iured from in front of his home, where
he was playing. with promises Of candy.
The men gave him the sweets and then
boarded a car with him. The boy does
not know where he was taken.
Held Long Knife Over Him.
1--WE went over the water he said to-
day. Then they took me Up, UP, up,
and the room was dark. When I cried
they held a long knife before me, II
had a bright blade They said they
would cut my tongue out. Then they
tOId me If / did not stop crying they
would burn my eyes out They cut my
hair. and gave me auother SUIT OF
clothes. They gave me things 70 eat
when I was hungry"
The most startling part OF the boys
story, however, was that IN which ne
told Of other children held prisoners in
the same dark room.
Two Other Tiny Prisoners.
There were two other children there.
he said. zone was a little boy, and the
other little girl They would not le
ne tall m each ofhar Or tell our names
Nobody came near us, except two men.
Tie boy was found by a policemen
standing on the street near his home
He is still in a dazed condition, and un
able to tell a coherent story OF his cap
1ivity. but from the clues obtained from
the little fellow the police are certain
that the gang will be behind Jne bars il
a few hours.
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Two Other Tiny Prisoners.
r. R. OPERATORS WIN
LONG ISLAND FIGHT
CONTINUED from First Page

Continued from First Page
take some action that viii end the
trouble.
Business and commercial interests in
Chicago, irrespective OF the board of
trade, and the South Water street mer-
chants. also are preparing petition to
President Roosevelt. The Executive is
asked to help toward a settlement Of the
strike, which the business men declare
is running their prospects.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Notes and Personals.

Holm T. Hayden. ninety-one years OF
epe. died at MS home IN wilkes street.
L5,.,,.ee, rs7irfax and Lee streets, this
-,.rrine NJ. HAYDEN was well ana
favorabiy known IN this city, where ne
mad resided the greater portion or MS
NE. He - survived by nine chlldren'
seven sons and two daughters. The ar
rangeGnents for his funeral nave ho'
been completed.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
sEvEN HURT on WARsHIP.

LISBON, Portugal, Aug. 28.-Seven
sailors were injured BY an explosion or
gas on board the battleship kasco Dc
Cana today. No loss Of life has been
reported.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Crowns District Girl
Queen of Love and
Beauty.

Chivalry and lnight-errantry are not
dead in Virginia, as was proved at the
celebration OF Alexandra Day at Luna
Park yesterday.
The feature was the tournament, won
by Alfred Heron. a Washington boy.
who chose Miss Margaret Browning, a
Washington girl, as Queen Of Love and
Beauty
Several thousand people-a few from
Washington, but the majority from the
districts OF Alexandra and neighbor-
ing counties-gathered at the popular
resort TO witness the annual tournament
OF northern Virginia. Many of these
came from districts with no train IA
ciIitiea and had been on tie road for
hours.
Ancient and Honorable Vehicles.
The vehicles. lined up on the out
skirts OF the tournament grounds, were
a source of interest to the urban Wis
itors All styles of ancient and honor
able buggies and carriages were repre-
scented, and one five-seated affair, re-
sembltng a Seeing Washington car,
attracted special attention. The owner
was a resident Of Loudoun county, and
with Twelve relatives had travelled the
greater part Of the night TO see his
nephew fight for a chance to crown that
lady of his choice Queen of Love and
Beauty
Fourteen knights lined up In front Of
the Judges stand at the trumpet call
to receive the charge Of me knights de-
livered by state Senator Lewis II.
Machen, Of Alexandra. Senator Machen
spoke of the history of the contest IN
which tho knights were about to en-
gage; of the skill required in the riders
and enjOined the contestants tC display
! a spirit of friendly rivalry.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

In the police court Justice Harry ca
ron presiding. this morning. the follow
ing cases we're disposed Of;
Alice Gallihaud, charged with being
drunk In the street. was dismissed
William Clark. charged with vagrancys
was sent 10 fail for twenty days.
Edward GrOoms. c1lOTed, charged with
assaultlnE Laura solomon, was hned .
and the Solomon woman was nned =
for disorderly conduct.
Alexander Boyle. colored, charged
with threatening the life OF William
Coins. was dismissed,
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Prepare for Trial Heats.

At the conclusion Of the address the
riders rode to the far end OF the lists.
preparatory to the trial heats. while the
band played Dixie" After the trials.
another trumpet cali announced the
opening OF the tournament For two
and a half hours the contest waged
narrowing down 10 fewer and fewer
riders. as one after another failed to
capture the three rings.
The contest finally lay between five
riders, who finished in the following
order: Alfred Heron, Knight Of Luna
Park; Thomas Head. Knight of Mum
stOn Hill; Richard Langley. rider from
Washington; w. /. Heron, Washington
Boy; and s. T. Palmer, Knight of Jus
tice.
The winner, besides having the privi-
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

Policeman Strobel, who was painfully
cut while arresting q c9iored man, as re-
ported IN yesterdays Times, was for
Tnerly a resident OF this city. He is a
brother-in-law OF George W. Pettey, OF
this city.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
CAVALRY FIGHT
EXPECTED TO-DAY
AT CASABLANCA
General Drude Shelled
Natives Back and Is
Ready.

CAsABLANcA. Aug. ga large body
Of cavalry. which came from the direc-
ton of Morocco City, is nearing this
place. General Drude has prepared for
an engagement Scouts ha- been sent
out and skirmish lines established.
IT is likely that the cavalry VIII at
tack in conjunction with the troops
which made an onslaught on the out
posts. Quick action by the French
troops, who fell back 10 attract the at
tention Of the main body OF the de
tenders, nipped the attack in the bud.
General Drudc mounted artillery ana
sheled the natives back into the hills.
A renewal OF the attack Is expected
when the cavalry arrives
Melainin. the faDatical priest has left
San and is reported to be going 70 Fee,
where an attack will be made. The
Europeans have left Fez and are now
on their way 70 FL Araish. escorted by
troops. No difficulty is expected.
TANGIER. Aug. 2.-There is a rumor
here that Sultan Abdul Aziz has been
| assassineted IN the palace at Fee by
one Of the followers OF Mulai Hang.
the newly proclaimed Sultan who Is
/ yet regarded by Europe as a pretender.
I Confirmation has not yet been obtained
/ LONDON. Aug 28.-Although no con-
drmatson had reached here this morn
+ ing OF the report from Tangier that
Sultan Abdul Aziz Of Morocco has been
! assassinated, the greatest uneasiness
| prevails lest the report be true. With
Z the proclamation OF Mulai Hahg, by
! tribesmen Of southern Morocco, as Sui
| tan. IL IS realized that fanatical fol
! lowers OF Mulai would have power
/ ful incentive 10 put Abdul Aziz out Of
I the way as a old for favor with the
nsw Sultan, and that an attempt OF
bis life may have succeeded, Is regarded
! as quite possible.
The danger OF a reign OF anarch,
/ throughout Morocco in the event OF m
Sultan's assassination, Is what ha.
CauE ed so much fear here. In view o
I the already disturbed condition Of tn
country a struggle for the throne &
. regarded as likely 10 cause compIica
[ tons which It VIII require months 70
/ Europe 10 straighten out.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

At the convention OF the Republicans
OF the Eighth Congressional district,
held al sarcpta Hail in this city vester-
day evening Ernest L Howard or
Fairfax county. was nominated for Con-
Rress IN opposition 10 the Hon. Charles
g. Carlin. the Democratic nominee.
The convention passe1 resolution de-
clarinc IN favor OF George j. Cortelyou
for the next candidate for President on
the Republican ticket. II President
ranosaraLt aaclLnel 20 enter L-le rae.
The Washington times., 1907-08-28

The Republicans Of Alexandria city
and county have nominated Frank
Evans of this city. as a candidate for
the house OF delegates, IN opposition 10
James r Cation, the Democratic nomi-
nee
The Washington times., 1907-08-28
Day at Luna Park.

lege Of GROWING the queen, received a
cash prize of SO and the next I'VE re-
ceived sums Naryine from so % $40
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Fined and Imprisoned.

you are going to get the limit" said
Judge kimball in he Police Court today,
when young man named Mule Miller
was before the court, charged with a vio-
lation of the pharmacy law According to
the testimony of Policeman Van Zant,
Miller has been acting as the agent of a
band of young cocaine fends who live in
the southwest section of the city The
line of operation. as disclosed in the testi-
mony. showed that the men have been
forging physicians prescriptions and OBJ
tanning EheIdrug. 49, 5Eaa
q WheIr tHetdefdAaknt was sarfafgned' toaay
the alleged orders which had been honored
and cocaine supplied thereon at a Penn
sylvania avenue drug store were presented
In looking the papers over Judge Kimball
took occasion to say that something was
wrong when druggist would take single
slips of paper without printing, and pur-
porting to have been signed by physician,
when the same called for cocaine
a fine of s1ee. with six months in Jail,
was then entered, with an additional SEN
tence of six months in Jail.
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Hearing Of Perjury Charge Deferred.

The cases of Edward Scott and Richard
Hamilton, both colored. whom Judge KIM
ball ordered under arrest yesterday for al
legged perjury. were not called in the Police
Court today. 1t was stated that Assistant
District Attorney Ralph Given was unable
to have certain witnesses in court and the
cases We're postponed till they could APP
pear.
1t is alleged that the defendants testified
falsely In the case of Joseph Lane. who was
tried In the Police Court yesterday upon
Information alleging the selling of liquor
OH Sunday. and later acquitted The prison
ers were returned to the fifth precinct sta
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
Washington Choral Society.

The second concert of the Washington
Choral Society. under the direction of Mr..
Sidney Lloyd Wrlghtson. will be given at
the Columbia Theater Tuesday. March s..
at 40 pm. The music will be entirely
religious. ancient and modern, the three
numbers being, first, the ancient Jewish
choral. "kol Nedrei;" second, a Lutheran
Protestant cantata by Bach, and third a
Roman Catholic mass by Rossini. The So
loists will be Alice Merritt Cochran, So
prano; Grace Munson. contralto; Julian
Walker, bass, and tenor to take the
place of Edward Barrow, who is prevented
by Illness from accepting his engagement
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Masonic Board to Meet.

The board Of control Of the proposed new
Masonic Temple. with the architects In
charge of the plans for the new building.
will have a meeting late this afternoon In
the Office of Mr. Thomas p. Morgan, 1893
+ street. at which. it il stated, the protest
of the builders association against allow
ing outside contractors to compete for the
construction work will be considered. The
board of control several weeks ago re-
quested all the large contracting COM
panies. whose names appear In the direc-
tory, to submit bids. The builders asso-
citation is protesting against the consdera-
ton of bids from some of these firms,
claiming that they are not Washington cor
porations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
Elmendorf Lecture.

The closing lecture of the series that is
being presented here by Mr.. Dwight Elmen-
dorf will be presented at the New National
Theater next Monday at 400 pm. The
Land of the Midnight Sun" is the subject.
The tour takes the audience as far north
as NO Mans Land and as almost all the
photographs used by Mr.. Elmendorf were
taken by him after 10 o'clock at night the
effects attained are unusually weird
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
Departure Of Maj. Chas. R. Miller.

Mai Chas. r. Miller, late commander-in-
chief of the United Spanish War Veterans.
departed for his home at Cleveland. Ohio,
late this afternoon. Before his departure
he held a conference with Senator Dick in
reference to his bill to provide the Spanish
war camps with arms and ammunition for
the purposes of drill and craftsmanship. He
also conferred with Mrs. Isabel Worrell
Ball. president-elect of the relief corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
Old Citizen Passes AWAY.

The death of another old citizen occur
red yesterday with the passing of l. S.
Gray who was in the seventy-eighth year
of his age. The funeral will take place at
z o'clock tomorrow afternoon from his late
residence. 40 New York avenue His death
occurred after a short Illness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

For Sale" advertisement In The
Var Star Is seen by thousands more than
SI1 For Sale" sign on your house
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81 WAISTS SIr

Ok w ND ID, SI. so.
LINGERIE Waists, of
white Null, in a variety of
styles. Some trimmed with
applique fronts, others are
tucked and trimmed with
dainty Val. lace and en-
broidery. Long and three
Quarter-length
sleeves. Reg CT Fin
ular $500 val y u 10y
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G. WAISTS 60 az

S. WAISTS, $2.o8.
HANDSOME Waists Of
white net, made entirely Of
bands OF Cluny lace and
tucked net: three-quarter-
length sleeves also trimmed
with lace. Lined through
out with white China silk.
Sizes "a to A. HN 40
Regular $500 SZsVS
value for.
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MISSES COATS, 1898.
LINES that formerly sold
at $500 and $1,000, consist
ing of all-wool Cheviots.
Irish Frieze and heavy Ker-
sey clotu. Made in En-
pire, plain tourist and mill
tary styles. Some are plain
tailored and others are trim
tn %edi il s Years. 3 So. O8
Tomorrow.
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,.....:.:.:.::..:.. :: :.:.:..:.:::s.
25c. SILK, Ioc.
NATURAL white Japa-
nese Habutai Silk, firm
woven texture. ~ inches
wide. This Silk will launder
beautifully. In 1m-
stead of 25c. a QVC.
yard, tomorrow.
CSC. SILKS, 4oc.
NEW SPRING SILKS,
consisting of Fancy Taf-
fetas and Louisine Silk. in
latest effects, in C lu d ing
plaids and stripes of navy
blue, n a on al,
tan, brown. gray, AM
etc. Regular Csc. AVCa
value. Tomorrow.
85c. TAFFETA. CSC.
BLACK TAFFETA Silk,
81 inches wide; all-silk heavy
rustling quality. Guaranteed
to wear. Instead H.
of S5e. a yard. to- QDSC.
morrow for.
DRAWERS, &c.
CHILDREN'S good quail
ity Muslin Drawers, with
hemstitched ruffle and tucks,
felled seams and H.
worked buttonholes. IC.
Tomorrow, pair.
BOYS 25c. CAPS, nc.
BOYS CAPS. in auto and
golf shapes. The
sort sold regular 49,
ly at &c. Tomor- Il &C.
row for.
BOYS So. 50 SUITS,
SI.8o.
BOYS DOU B L E
BREASTED Suits, of serv-
iceable materials, in straight
knee pants style. Sizes Z to
' Sia sss ss.5o E Sai- ST. 80
BOYS 25c. SUS-
PENDERS, &C.
BOYS SUSPENDERS,
made of good. strong quail
ity elastic weddings. An
Regular 15c. and 25c. VIC.
values for.
BOYS $I.5o HATS. o8c.
COLLEGE SHAPE Tele-
scope Hats, for boys. Black
and all spring 90
shades. Instead VIC
of $3.50, for.
MEMS soc.
UNDERWEAR, zoe.
FLEECE-LINED Under
wear. for men. Shirts and
drawers in the lot.
Not all sizes. m
Regular soc. val ZVC.
ue for. ...............
MEMS soc. SHIRTS,
soc.
PLAIN BLUE Chambray
Negflge Shirts, for men.
Guaranteed a st
color. Pair Of de- ~
tached cuffs. Reg s1VC.
ular 5Oc. value for.
Ioc. HOSE, SIC.
SECONDS" of mems
Cashmere wool Half Hose.
In light gray. with double
heel and toe. QH/
All ,nar, sizes st. To- OPS.
MEMS NECKWEAR, |
NC.
REMAINDERS of regu-
lar lines of mems Csc. and
39c. all-siik Four-in-hand
Ties. in a variety a.
of colorings. To- L IC.
morrow...,...
MEMS OVERCOATS,
S..
Worth up to Sis.
BALANCE of our regular
stock of mems Overcoats
which sold as high as $500
included in this lot. Con-
sisting of all-wool black and
Oxford gray Irish FrieZe
and Diagonal weaves. In
three quarter
an full 90 nA
lengths. To- OO.VU
morrow at.
lslLfN - hlN ~, P.1.<fOs
HIGH-GRADE Pants, for
men-fas.lioned in the most
skillful manner of imported
and domestic Worsteds, in
several neat patterns. VAL
ues worth up a Am
to 300 a pair. OeV.4y
1Or.
MEMS PANTS, $I.3g.
ANOTHER lot Of mems
Pants, consisting of hairline
Cassimeres and dark gray
mixtures, In sizes up to A
s s:'ss $ $50 ST. 80 |
g. = sa y
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Tomorrow We offer
$I2.oo, for $4.o8.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES:
Ioc. DRESS
GINGHAMS, nc.
NEW SPRING STYLES
in Dress Ginghams. includ-
ing stripes, checks and
broken plaids, in blue, pink,
gray. oxblood.. etc. Splen-
did quality for chill
Sc $ Ss;s : = 49, 4; :;s': Sc: 7Hc.
12Hc. DAISY
FLANNEL, SIC.
DAISY FLANNEL, a
heavy f1eeced quality, in
plain shades of pink, light
blue and cream. For wom-
ems and chill
S SssS " 5s's {: 8Rc.
45c. FLANNEL, zoe.
ALL-WOOI. White Fian-
mel, 30 inches wide, soft-fin-
ish quality, for
infants wear. NM-
Regular 45c. val ZVC.
BOYS 75c. PANTS. SOC.
TAN CORDUROY Knee
Pants, for boys from 4 to
Is years of age. Strongly
sewed and finish On
ed. Instead of oOVG.
15c. pair, for.
Sc TO So
PORTIERES, $3.o8.
HAN ME- Tapestry
Portieres. 80 inches wide. 3
yards long; finished with
deep Gobelin tapestry bor-
ders. Wort h
$500 to $500 o. no
a pair. To- 1870
morrow.
I2Hc. DRAPERIES,
8Mc.
YARD WIDE Cretonnes,
in a variety of new spring
styles. including floral and
Bagdad effects. Regular
; s s;;ss' '7 2s%e: : 8Mc.
12Hc. CURTAIN /
SWISS. sac.
CURTAIN SWISS. SO inch
es wide. in dainty lace
stripe effects and coin dots.
4 T 5s$s; : s $ ga 8Mc.
IS MAI IRESSES,
SI.o8.
STR AW MATTRESSES,
cotton top, finished with
tape binding. Any size de-
sired. Bring
measurements. O. no
Regular $500 D L .VO
value for. ........
$I.I9 RUGS. 7oc.
CREX RUGS. size 3Ox60
inches, in a choice line OF
price. $1.19. To- IVC.
morrow for.
So RUGS. $a.o8.
UNION INGRAM RUGS,
size 9x12 feet. Room size.
In several desirable color
ings. Regular 60 no |
price. $500. 6oO.vO |
Tomorrow. I
$1.so COUCH
COVERS. Csc. |
RIEN TAI STRIPE
COUCH COVERS. so inches
wide. in a variety
Of new patterns. Or
Regular $50 val SSC.
ue. Tomorrow,
zsc. PICTURES. 44c. |
SPECIAL LOT of Framed
Pictures, gold-gilt frames. |
with heavy gilt
claw trimmings
on four sides. Il T.
Regular 75c. val A4C.
ue Tor.
$I.5o INDIA SEATS, |
o5c.
INDIA SEATS. mahogany
or golden oak finish; also
weathered oak
Tabourettes. Reg MR
ular $3.50 values VOC.
f0r.
sc. FRINGE, &c. YD.
COTTON BALL FRINGE,
in various color combina-
tons to match the new
spring draperies. ~
Regular price. SC. ZC.
yard. Tomorrow.
6oc. SILK, ACC.
YARD-WIDE Black Japa-
nese Silk, water and per-
spiration proof. Heavy
close-wOven quail
price. dc. yard. 4UC. |