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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
GOSSIP OF G0LFLAND.
The match between Oxford and Cam
bridge has been set for April II at Hoylake

The match between Oxford and Cam
bridge has been set for April II at Hoylake.
If Harry Vardon succeeds in making a
ball which will carry 40 per cent farther
than the rubber core now in use the out
come of the mad frenzy for more distance
will be the adoption of uniform ball by
the United States Golf association.
The uniform ball has been demanded by
many golfers ever since the rubber core
came into the field and the appearance of
ball Of the Vardon type WI go a long
way toward the same kind of legislation
which prevails in the base ball, foot ball
and other sports.
Speaking of starting arrangements at
the first tee. one of the clubs on the other
side has a method that is at least peculiar,
If not entirely effective:
A long covered box is placed at the first
tee. Into this the intending player drops
a ball on his arrival. and when it reaches
the outlet he is entitled to proceed to the
tee This arrangement. fairly followed, is
a perfectly good one, but 1t may be grossly
abused.
For example. while one ball put into the
box Is quite sufficient to fix place for a
couple two balls can be put in, and late
arrival at the tee. by arrangement with a
man who has In two balls. can have one Of
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

cheered to the echo She is Mrs. Thomas
Whiffen, who steps into the place made
vacant by the death Of Grandmother
Gilbert as the Oldest woman on the
American stage Mrs. Whiffen was the
original Little Buttercup" in the first
American production of Pinafore which
was played at the Standard Theater in
New York in 1879 Mrs Whiffen is af-
fectionately referred to by her admirers
as the old timer" She has a remark
able memory and talks most entertain
ingly Of her early experiences. She tells
now the theaters used TO have their own
stock companies. the stars travelling
about finding new supporting companies
at each stop. In those days they were
given their lines only n day in advance.
and had to learn them by the process
called "winging the parts. which meant
sticking them in the nearest scenery. as
they rushed on the stage in response to
their cues, trusting 90 luck to regain
them before the scene shutters hoisted
them out Of their reach. Mrs. Whiffen
IS as sincerely loved by the people be-
hind the scenes as she is by the public.
Joseph Choate. who is a power in law
as well as i'm diplomacy. had an amusing
experience with young Hebrew lawyer,
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
VIRGINIA ALUMNI BANQUET
Annual Dinner of Washington Assoc
citation WIZ BE Held Tuesday

Arrangements for the annual banquet
of the Washington Alumni Association
of the University of Virginia. to be held
at Rauscher's next Tuesday evening. at
80 O'Clock. have been completed.
Thomas Nelson Page will occupy the
chair of POSTMASTER and will present as
speakers President alderman, of the
University of Virginia; Senator Carmack
OF Tennessee; Senator Culberson of
Texas: Representative Flood. of Virginia
Representative Sherley, of Kentucky. and
Or. John c. Wise, OF the United States
navy.
The alumni of the university whose ad-
dresses are unknown to the executive
committee of the association are re-
quested to communicate with the secre-
tary, room 705, Colorado Building.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

The shirt-waist suit is boon to the
home dressmaker i'm that il is made with
out difficulty by the least experienced
and proves itself invaluable for general
wear. The dress shown is built on these
lines. and offers a practical suggestion
for home sewers. The waist is quite sim
pie. having deep Gibson tUcks over the
shoulders to assure the broad shoulder
line so necessary in the latest waists. and
closes in front with a smart little tucker
at the throat The skirt is a seven-gored
one laid in side plaits and stitched over
the hips. Thus the gown has the require
ments of the latest fashions. and is prac-
teal and becoming. Mohair would de-
velOp il pleasingly and for service. while
taffetas or linen would also prove it a
success. For the medium size the dress
requires 1lsi yards of 32-inch material.
A pattern Of this shirt-waist suit-sizes
81 TO 20 inches bust measure-may be OBJ
tanned by inClOsing ~ cents in stamps and
addressing Pattern Department The
Washington Herald. 734 Fifteenth street
northwest and giving number CAS- and
size wanted.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
PRESS AGENT TRICK FAILS.
Richmond Mayor Refuses to stop
Performance of show.

Special tn The Washington HCald.
Richmond. Va. Feb REV. Thomas
Dixon, jr's suavo. black whiskered press
agent has added Richmond 60 THE Clans
mans" list of easy-money towns. For
the second time this city has capitulated
to the ingenuity Of the advertising man
ahead Of that attraction. and the busy
press agent has gone on his way rejoicing
in the triumph of new coup Mayor
Carlton Mccarthy win not prohibit the
presentation of the melodrama
He has said so. He says. too. that he
has looked into the law, and that the law
gives him no authority to interfere. He
warns the audience. however. that they
must be good No rioting tumult clamor.
obstreperous behavior. or indecent Ian
guage will be permitted during the four
performances. With this warning, his
honor dismisseS the subject
The committee of colOred men who
lodged a formal protest with the mayor,
the president Of the board Of aldermen.
and the president of the common council
viii have To make the best of the situa-
ton
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
BLUES" GET NEW EQUIPMENT.
Virginia Military Organization TO BE
Aided by Government.

NII1ellI % Inc Washington HCraId.
Richmond. Va. Feb. 22-Adit. Gen.
Anderson has received notice of an
order issued from Washington providing
for the consignment of $1,000 equip
ment to the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues.
Battery *, similar TO that received by
the Richmond Howitzers some time ago.
The consignment viii consist Of three f.
inch guns. with g caisS0nS and gun equip
ment. 5 sets OF artillery harness. I25 sets
OF meat cans, cups knives forks. and
spoons, 20 revoivcrs with holsters waist
belts. and cartridge boxes. % saddles. and
a complete camp and field equipment
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
READY TO QUIT The BENCH
Judge Nicol Soon to Enter Congress
sional Race.
Candidate for Democratic Nominn-
Campaign to Insure Success.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.


Alexandria Va. Feb Judge Charles
+. Nicol stated to-day that he will resign
his position as judge Of the Circuit Court
on account OF having actively entered the
contest FOR the Democratic nomination
for Congress. He announced his expec-
tatioH of leaving the bench some time
early in March. Judge Nicol said he had
decided upon that action because Of the
conviction that the judiciary should be
kept apart from politics He added that
he Is highly graufied by the expressions
OF regret on the part Of many people in
various places covered by his circuit upon
learning Of his intention TO resign.
After giving up the judgeship. Judge
Nicol viii devote himself fully 10 his cam
paign. He states that Ee has received
most encouraging reports from every sec
ton of the district
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Dramatie Club Reorganized.

The i-yceum Dramatic Club has been
reorganized with the election Of the fol-
lowing officers: H. l. Wheauey. presi-
dent; Carl Rotbmund. vice president: NJ
T. Greene. secretary, James Pettey bust
ness manager: Forrest BirreIl. stage di-
rector, Mr. and Mrs. a. u. Monitor. di-
rector and directress. This club will at
once commence rehearsing for a play.
which viii be produced Immediately after
Easter
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
FACTORY BOSS ENDS LIFE.
George J.. YoHsOn Hangs Himself at
Waynes bOTO.

STccllI O The Washington HeTald-
Hagerstown Md. Feb. 22.-GeOrge p.
YonsOn foreman OF the wood shops Of
the Prick Manufacturing Company.
Waynesboro, committed suicide shortly
before noon in the stable at his home.
Early this afternoon his wife found his
HfeIess body hanging from the end of a
rope Dependency was the cause. Yon-
son was ffty-two years Old and is sur
vived by his wife and FIVE children.
He was born at Frederick, Nd, going
to waynesboro many years ago.
In a fit of dependency he later re-
signed his position aad moved to Wash
ington In the course of a few years he
returned to Waynesboro and resumed his
former position with the Frick company.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
JUDGMENT AGAINST FATHER.
SON. Tbrasbcd for Marrying, Wins
Suit for Wages.

STeClaI y Ihe Washington Herald
Cumberland, Md, Feb. George A.
Querunmont. the young man who was
thrdshed by his father, Gustave Quertin-
mont. at Grafton, W Va. because he
married and did not LEI his father
know about it, the father paying "a fine
for the assault, has sued his father for
wages earned by him in the Grafton
Window Glass Factory
The young man was given judgment for
S32 and costs. The father has appealed
TO the Circuit Court
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
MISSING WILL SOUGHT.
Lawyers Continue Hunt for TeSta-
ment of AdoIPhus Armstrong.

eiceisl % The Washington Herald
Cumberland Md. Feb. 22-Thc
search for the missing viii Of the late
AdolQhus Armstrong. Of Grafton. W.
Va. continues. He was an attorney
and left an estate OF half a million.
Eugene Somerville. attornev. of Graf
ton, has returned from Stafford. Ohio.
where lie made a second trip. and CON
firms the report that me and J. Frank
Wilson still retain their power Of at
torney, given them by Louise butcher
sister o. Armstrong. who has been Hv-
ING in very poor circumstances al
stafford Other attorneys had endeav-
ored to get this power Of attorney. re-
yoked
With SomerviIIe came William H.
Uliman and J. ". Carmichael. OF stat
ford. Cllman is a retired merchant.
Carmichael has been looking after Miss
butcher. at Stafford She is past
seventy years of age and is in frail
health. Sheriff Means. curator or the
estate, is still hopeful Of finding a will.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Colleges Observe birthday.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Lexington. Va, Feb 22-The ninety
fifth annual celebration of the Washing
ton Literary Society of Washington and
Lee University was held tonight in the
university chapel. In honor of the day
academic duties were suspended at Wash
ington and Lee and the Virginia Military
Institute.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
STONEWALL'S COUSIN DEAD.
Relative of Late Gen. jackson Was
Seventy-nine Years Old.

NpecIai o Tho washington HCrald.
Cumberland. Md. Feb. 22.-James =.
Jackson. cousin of Gen. Stonewall
Jackson. died yesterday at Morgan
town. w Va aged seventy-nine years.
from grip.
In the early SOS ne engaged i'm the
mercantile business at Weston. ". Va.
lie WAS a merchant C0nseCutively at
Dayton. Ohio. Detroit Mich. and
ClarkSburg, W. Va. Six children sur
Viyc.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
BIG WILDCAT KILLED.
Fox Hunters Given Surprise on Chase
in Garrett County, Md.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Md, Feb. 22.-IemueI Male
and r. Cooper, of Sines, Garrett County,
while out on fox chase with their
hounds, struck the trail of a wildcat.
Cooper. after a long chase, fired four
shots into the animal and the cat, badly
wounded, made ready for battle
In order 10 save the dogs from being
torn by the cat. Male dispatched the ami
NAL with a heavy club The body Of the
wildcat measured four feet.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
vITRIOL THRoWER AT WORK.
Another Baltimore Girl Victim Of
Fiend Who Attacks Children.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Feb. Jack. the VitrioI-
Thrower," has begun his work again.
The latest victim is Miss Elizabeth Dick
haut, daughter of Conrad Dickhaut. Of
1925 Aliceanna street. Mr. Dickhaut re-
ported to the police of the Eastern dis
trict that his daughter felt "A singing
sensation while walking on Broadway.
near Pratt street. yesterday. Looking
at her skirt. she found it was burned in
several places.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
C, & o. employees HAPPY.
Notice of Seven and Half Per Cent
Raise JOyfuIIy Received.


Richmond Va. Feb. 22.-In the general
offices of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road it is learned that, as a result of the
conference between the committees repre-
senting the freight conductors and the
trainmen Of the road. an advance OF
"a per cent has been granted the men
on all through runs. The through freight
business represents about 80 per cent
Of the traffic Of the road. and conse-
quently affects about - per cent of
the conductors and trainmen.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Funeral of Thomas HadSon.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Thomas Hudson were held AT 3 o'clock
this afternoon at his late residence at
the Braddock House. Rev. j. A letters.
pastor of the Trinity Methodist Episco-
pal Church. ofticiated. The mtermcnt was
made in Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Firemen Hold BANQUET.

4 large number of firemeu and several
guests assembled about the banquet board
this evening IN the Columbia fire engine
house. the affair being given by the COM
pany. The hall was prcttily decorated.
and the tables We're tastefully arranged.
Informal addresses We're delivered.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Lot of Ground Conveyed.

IN the Corporation Court this morning
a deed was placed on record from Thomas
a Fisher TO Mrs. Lizzie o. Garrett con
veying a lot Of ground on the west side
of Washington street between Oronoco
and Pendleton streets.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Tramps Not NeIcnme-

In the Police Court this morning the
only cases called for trial was that Of
two white tramps. they being arrested
ON "A charge Of vagTancy. and by order
Of Justice Cation they were sent out of
the city
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

Miss Jean Stone, daughter of ex-Gov.
Stone, Of Pennsylvania, had the distinc-
ton Of being the first lady to board the
Olympia. Admiral Dewey's flagship, after
the battle OF Manila harbor. Miss stone
was travelling with party in Europe
and happened to be at one of the ports
where the feet called on its triumphant
journey hOmeward She found that the
victorious admiral after electrofying the
world with his gallant dash into Manila
Bay had given himself over to the rather
unwarriOr-liSe pastime Of making paper
flowers to adorn the barren conservatory
on the ship She wore one of his make
believe posies ashore as proudly as II 1t
were button of the Legion of Honor.
The only living thing aboard the Olympia
that was injured during the memorable
engagement was the pet canary. which
had been so violently thrown from its
perch by the vibration of the big guns
as to break one Of its legs. Miss Stone
found the sailors tenderly nursing the
little songster that was hobbling bTavely
about with its broken leg in spints.
TO-mOrrOw-GrOwth of the Tipping
Nuisance.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

with whom he was once associated in a
big law case. The young lawyer being
uncertain OF the amount to demand as a
fee took his difficulty to Mr.. Choate.
That's all right, my boy" replied the
great attorney. Il am going to send in
my bin in a few days. and ! will just
double It and send you my personal check
for your half" In a few days the check
came, and the amount was tenfold what
the young Jew had dreamed of demand
ing He replied instantly to Mr.. Choate,
expressing his delight, and in a postscript
said: Almost thou persuadest me to be
a Christian.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Elphonzo YoungS
Company,
428 Ninth st. Phone Main 1858.
Groceries
Wholesale and Retail.

A satisfactory place to buy
the best Pure Food Products
We feature quality and prices
A Fen Suggestions:
MoreIlo Red Pitted Cherries,
Large jars. 5ec.
Morello Red Pitted Cherries,
In sanitary cans, 9Oc; $40 doz.
Canned Raspbcrries,
In sanitary cans. 25c; s2.25 doz.
Canned Strawberries.
In sanitary cans, 25c; s275 doz.
Green Gage Plums,
Extra large fruit, 5-lb. cans. Pc;
S2.7J dOZ
Homemade Mangoes,
Stuffed, 35c a bottle.
Sliced. 35c a bottle
Imported Frankfurters,
Large cans, stuks, SOC
Large cans, 2 stuks, 21c
Burnt Onion Sauce.
A new delicious favoring for
soups, steaks, anG gravies, zoe a
bottle.
Snyder S Oyster Cocktail Sauce,
l3-pints, l5ci pints, z5c.
A Complete Line Of Lenten Spe-
cialties.
Down TOWH-Near the Market.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
ALEXANDRIA En- FETE
Celebrates Washington Day
with Customary Feryte.
ENTIRE TOWN PARTICLE essS

Banquets. Band Concert. and Ser
vices in Historic Christ Church In
cIudcd in the PrOgra
Are Placed on Patriots Tomb.
stores and Residences Decorated.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23
Judge Duke ON virginia"

Judge r. r.. ". Duke. Of Charlottesville.
touched popular chord again and again
in his address in response 10 the toast.
Virginia"
1t-s services in Christ Church were at
tended by large audience. that ancient
house of worship being filed to the gal
lerics. Among those present were MEM
beers of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution from the District of Columbia.
I'm the conduct of the services the old
Bible and the prayer-book which were
used In the time Of Washington were en-
ployod. Bishop Robert A. Gibson. Of the
Diocese Of Virginia. delivered a sermon
appropriate to the occasion
A collection for the benefit OF the old
Pohick Church % which Washington was
"a vestrymau, was taken at the close of
the sermon
one OF the pleasing features was the
concert given 10y the Naval Gun Factory
Band. OF Washington. at the intersection
of Cameron and Washington streets
Despite the cold weather. long pro-
gramme was rendered before q large gath
eriug.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

andria was the birthplace Of American
liberty, and in support OF this claim cited
historical facts. He informed his hearers
that Washington was "a great business
man. as well as "a great general and a
statesman. and In connection with this he
urged that Alexandria people should
recognize that the future prosperity Of
their city depends upon adherence to the
spirit Of modern progressiveness. He
closed his speech with q tribute 20 Alex
andrial which was followed by prolonged
cheering
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

When his old friends drop In there to
see him they can always hear a good
story and have hearty laugh. but he
prefers his seclusion-mourning that a
world with a funny bone would not per-
NIT good joker to be serious when he
wanted to. Duluth is proud of him, and
has entertained him as the guest Of the
city. There was Il great race horse named
Proctor Knott; there are hundreds of boys
named for him. and in the after-dinner
speeches of the time there are inHumer-
able mavericks born of the Wit of the
old man who is now laughing over his
books in Lebanon.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

The first public recognition Of George
Washington's military genius is an APP
probation written by an English army Of
fcer under the Hl-sta.red General Brad
dock. This was published in the Scots
Magazine, Of Edinburgh, in 1757. a year
after the famous defeat The officer who
wrote the letter said that the entire com
mand would have been annihilated if il
had not been for the bravery and sagacity
of Mai. George Washington and Captain
Stephen Rozzell Donohoe, of the AleXan-
dria Rifles. A faded copy Of this maza-
zine is exhibited with pardonable pride by
the seventh stephen Rozzen Donohoe
who is now the editor of the county
n8ner M Fairfax Court House, Va.
In the last act of "The Great Divide"
played By Margaret Anglin and Henry
Miller. a little old woman appears who is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-30
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. October 2s.-The cotton
market was very irregular to-day. After
making new low records at the opening
prices rallied on covering, and the close was
steady at net advance of points to u
decline of points. Sales We're estimated at
$4,000 bales. The opening was easy at d
decline of go points. with December self
liquidation and bear. pressure. which was
promoted by weak cables and continued re-
ports of an easier tendency among spot
holders In the interior. There Nwths heas v
covering at the decline with three or four
leading brokers very active buyers, bur
there was also good deal of selling. part
of which was believed TO be for Southern
account through local wire houses and
-thtse offerings tended TO check improve
meets. The close was at nearly the hes;
point OF the day, and the highest price
continent was buyer of late months dur
Ing the session. 1t was estimated that some
Of the leading shorts had covered between
10000 and 10000 bales during the day
Sentiment as to conditions in local financial
circles was somSw .iat better, and 1t was
reported that there was better demand for
-tcie!gn exchange, which would promise re
.,ief-in Southern banking circles, but advices
from New Orleans were not encouraging
While the temperatures were low in the
South, the season is so far advanced that
there is little apprehension of frost.
Receipts at the ports day We're 1886
bales against 6s.13i last week and 1909
last year. For the week $4,000 bales
AGAINST 3si,s15 last week and 4S0.79i last
year To-day's receipts at New Orleans H.
e23 bales against 1929 last year, and at
Houston lb,7iI bales against 39,S29 last
year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-30
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET

NEW YORK. October 2s.-FLoUR-Dull
and lower. Minnesota bakers. s4,5op4sn:
winter patents s490q5.4O. Rye Flour
Steady. Buckwheat Flour-ouiet Corn
meal-Steady. Rye-Dul Barley-Quie..
Wheat-Steady; No. 9 red, sl.07A elevator;
No hard, winter, nominal. Options ir-
regular. Last prices were Sc higher to sc
lover. May. sl.llfs; December, sl.1os,
Corn-Spot barely steady; No. . roc. elc-
water; No. white. 71Hc. Options aG1Isc
net lower. December. 697sc.: May. &C Oats
Spot easy; mixed, 53c.; natural white 54n
5lhc.
Beef-steady. Cut Mea,s--ouIe, Lard
Easy; Western. prime. ;s.S0dS.3o nominal;
refined easy. Professionally Tallow-Dull
Petroleum and Rosin-Frm. Turpentine-
Steady.
Rice--Firm. Molasscs-Steady Sugar
RAW. steady; fair refining, s3.40; centrifugal
" test $3.50; inolasses sugar, s3.O5; refined
quiet Cotee-Spot quiet; Rio. No. I, exc;
santos, No, 4. Sc; mild. dull; Cordova, 9,s n
Ike. Futures opened steady and closed
quies, net unchanged TO points lower But
tei--Weak; creamery, specials 27}c.; extra
| 2Ic,' thirds to first. 23Q2Ghc.; held cream.
cry first to specials. 25I27,sc.; State dairy,
&C mon TO finest. 29a 27c.. process common
70 special, lSn25l:c. Cheese-Irreguar; full
cream. and large, colored and white, l2Js d.
| lGi*c. Egss-Firm and unchanged.
| Freishts and Peanuts--Quie, and un-
| changed. Potatoes and CabbaSes-Steady
and unchanged. Co,tonseed oil--Easler nm.
| der freer offerings OF crude. large rece.1ts
and unsettled financial conditions Prime
crude 27ia CSC: prime summer yellow,
! 3Sc' OFF summer yellow, S5 a39c.; good on
| summe ryellow, 36@a7c.. prime white and
| prime winter yellow. 43fl45c