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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Wedding Invitations.

Mrs. Sevellon Brown has sent out in
Vltauons for the marriage Of her daugh-
Ter Gertrude, to George Lewis Huntress.
IT. OF Boston. The ceremony will take
place on Saturday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
IN st, Margaret's Episcopal Church. A
small reception VIII follow in the home
of the brides mother. Miss Browns
brother, Phelps Brown. will be married
october a to Miss Catherine CuIIom
Ridgely, daughter OF the Comptroller
Of the Currency, in the Church Of the
covenant, and both Miss Brown and
Mr.. Huntress will be in their wedding
party. Another bride and bridegroom
OF the near future who viii be mem
bers Of this interesting bridal party are
Miss Catherine Williams and her fiance
Frank Bennett Poe. whose engagement
was announced in the summer, and
whose wedding Is expected to take plc ce
this season. - +--
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
TAFT IN HONGKONG
SEEING THE SIGHTS

HoNGKoNG. oct 1z.-secretary OF
War Taft. his wife, and their party ara
dong Hongkong today. Their steam
shiT, the Minnesota. anchored outside
the bar at 10 o'clock last night, but did
not enter the harbor until dawn
The tourists breakfasted on board
landed at 10 o'clock, visited the United
States consulate. and are now making
the rounds OF the citys points OF In
'erest- A reception will be given IN their
honor at the consulate this afternoon.
and tonight they will attend a dinner
at the governors mansion. The Mime
sofa Will sail for Manila late tonight
The Secretary was seen on deck little
during the run down the coast but
spent most OF his time In his cabin
the opening o. the Philippine assembly.
He has mapped out a frank discussion
Of the problems confronting the islands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
HIDDYS CAREER ENDED
BY FAILING EYESIGHT

Biidshipman Felix z. Cross, Of the
Fourth New York Congressional district,
who graduated from the Naval Acad-
envy in the spring OF 1903. has been COM
PEELED to abandon his naval career. az
ter brave fight. because OF defective
vision.
Midshipman Gross, who Is now on the
Illinois sud is ambitious 10 make The
Pacific cruise and round out a career
IN the navy, recently sent in his resig-
nation 10 Secretary Metcalf, and II was
accepted today to become effective No
ship on which the young officer is BeTV-
ing is made In complete readiness for
the long cruise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
WIFE TELLS COURT
Of hISTREATA ENT
BY HER HUSBAND

Carrying an infant IL long clothes in
her arms and leading a child scarcely
more than five years OF age by the
hand. Mrs. Jennette Coones appeared
in the Police Court this morning to
charge her husband. Harry J. coomes.
With brutality. Young though she is,
he face already shows the lines caused
by worry, and her voice had a Hfeless
tone.
According to her testimony, Coomes
had been drinking steadily for some
time. and when under the influence Of
liquor became very mean man.
Tells of Assault.
She declared that wkte drunk he had
CONS TO her re'ideroe at u Maryland
avenue southwest. and attacked her. She
said he chok'd her and struck her baby
while she held il in her arms
AS CoOmes went on the stand to tes-
tify. the little f1ve-year-old girl olsen
gagged herself from her mothers hand
and trotted across the courtroom floor
with hen Ittle arms extended toward
him.
Pleads to Father.
Kiss me. papa" she cried. IS Coomes
stepped upon the witness stand. Coonnes
ignored her and proceeded to relate his
story to the court. while the little tot
stood by his side. trying In vain TO at
tract his attention
papa" she cried. pathetically. Papa,
don't you love your little girl any
ILore7''
AT The close OF Coomes' testimony he
walked from the stand without paying
the least attention 10 his little daughter
and the heartbroken child was led back
70 her mother by Mr. Wyrich. one OF
the Government attorneys
Mrs. COOmes said she was in actual
terror OF her husband because Of his
threats. She said that ne had once
threatened to stick a butcher knife
through her"
Coomes was found guilty and sen
fenced 70 so or thirty days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
PROGRAM OF READINGS
At Library FOR BLIND

Inc following is the program for vol
un1eer readings and music in the read
ing room for the blind at The Library of
S9SIngreSs, from 2;3G to $50 D. m:
11esday, October Is, Mrs. ]. F. Ban
piano and song recital. by Mime. Won
7 nscnuld-Lazard and Nine. Heinck-
LLOYD; Saturday, October I9, Miss G. M
o,d dne door 10 the reading room Will be
be opened thereafter only between tbe
numbers Of the program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
NJ. Chermont Returns.

NJ. Chermont. second secretary Of the
Brazilian embassy, has returned TO
Washington to secure a house for the
season, while Nine. Chermont and their
son, Master Jayne. are the guests OF
Nine. ChermOnt's sister, Miss Sloane,
in her country place. near Baltimore.
They occupied the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Padelford last year, who are re-
turning from Europe to occupy it them
selves this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Baron Rosens Coming Next week.

The Russian Ambassador and Baron
ess Rosen will return 70 washington
next week. but In December will sail for
Europe. and spend three months IN
Russia Their young daughter. a con-
temporary of Mrs. Longworth, viii
make her social debut at St. Peters
burg early in the year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
CrOwinshields to Winter Here.

AR. and Mrs. 3. +. Crowninshicld.
v no arrived in New York last Thurs
day, viii spend the winter here with
Mrs. CrUwninshiclds father. Senator
DUPONT, Who has leased Mrs. Barncy's
house. on Rhode Island avenue. MIR.
and MIS-. CrOwninshieId spent part OF
the summer season in Bar Harbor and
early in September went abroad They
returned 81, Way of the Mediterranean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Mistaken Announcement.

The announcement Of the engagement
of Miss Viola M. Manderfleld. daughter
of Mrs. Thomas J. Manderfeld. of
Washington, to Frank P. Powell, of Bal
timore, was a mistake, owing to MS
engaged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Dr.. Radcliffe to Resume Lectures.

Tomorrow evening Dr. Radcliffe will
resume his series OF lectures at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church or
the subject Around the Well The
topics will include The Old Well The
Well of the Exile, The Well Of the
Drama" and others
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
MccOmages sail Coz Home.

Judge and Mrs. Louis E. McComas.
the former a former Senator from
Maryland, have sailed for homo. aftei,
spending their honeymoon in Furope.
They are expected in their new home
corner of Wyoming avenue and Tween
ueth street, In another week. Mrs
McComas WAS formerly Mrs Upton w.
Muir, widow of Judge Muir, of Ken
lucky.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Mrs. Swanson Entertains.

Mrs. Swanson. wife of the governor
of Virginia, has Mrs. Arthur Wallace
Dunn. of Washington, as her guest, at
the Virginia building, jamestown
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Mrs. Randall Hoes Home.

Mrs. Randall r. Hoes, with her
mother and sister Mrs. and Miss Gou-
verneur, has returned to Washington
and opened the house on Rhode Island
avenue. Mrs. Hoes and her mother
and sister occupied a cottage all sum-
mer at Jamestown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Miss Rita wolferman has returned to
her home in StTeatOr, Ill. after spending
several months here and IN New YORK
with relatives. Miss WoIferman and
Monroe Luchs. OF Washington. whose
engagement was recently announced,
VIII be married during the coming win
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Or. s. p. Moore has submitted his re.
2. 1T a6 visiting physician to the Alex
an0ria Hospital for the months of June
July, and August Ninety-two patients
were admitted during the three months
OF these, seventy-six were discharges
as cured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Mrs. Brundidge a Guest.

Mrs. Brundidge, wife of Representa-
tive Brundidge, who came to Washing
ton TO place her daughter in school. is
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Emma
Bailey, at the Bancroft
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Smith-Lindsay.

Jesse D. Smith. son of James A
Smith, of Washington, and Miss Ida
May Lindsay, daughter of William w.
Lindsay. of the same city. were married
Tuesday at the Methodist parsonage in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
pUsMET DE sMOURs LANDS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12-The Marquis
DUsunet de Smours. whose wife was Miss
Oliver, Of SeWickley, Pa, was q pas
senger on the Lusitania, which arrived
IN port yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
MOores Going Back to "Swiftmore. -

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moore are
making final arrangements for the dec
Grating Of their new house on Massa-
Chusetts avenue, and will return to
Swiftmore, their summer home at
Prides Crossing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Son Gets Revolver.
Read This

II you want a monthly Invest
ment and protect your family in
case of death. where you can
DOUBLE YOUR OR ~ PER
CENT INTEREST. ADDRESS
BOX 126. TINES OFFICE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Sawtelles Return.

Brig. Gen. and Mrs Charles G. Saw
telle, and Miss Sawtelle. who have
spent the summer at Intervale, n. H,
have returned to their home. 1925 N
street Miss Munroe, sister of Mrs. Saw
telle, has also returned 10 her street
home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel 2. Pack and
small daughter, Miss Ruth Pack. have
given up their house on Ontario road,
and taken an apartment at the Madrid,
Eighteenth and KaloraTna streets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

The funeral of the late Miss Emma
Rebecca GOebel was held from her
home, IN Prince gtreet, yesterday after
noon The funeral services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Charles d. BuIla
and the burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

The three-master schooner BeulaIland.
loaded with sand for the Old Dominion
Glass Works, Is at the wharf OF W. A.
Smoot & CO. unloading her cargo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Hall--,Iienn.

Mrs. Washington Dansldn Glenn has
sent out cards announcing the marriage
OF her daughte-, Mary Ethel. 20 Emmett
Campoell Hall The ceremony was SOL
emnized Wednesday, October 8. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall win be at home after Deem
Der l, at 1902 Columbia road.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Texas Girls Visiting Here.

The Misses Sophia and Bertha Wild,
Of San Antonio, Tex. are visithS their
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Compton.
Of ia u street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Solomon and
family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Witt
genstein, have moved into their new
home on Sixteenth street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Justice White Returns.

Mr.. Justice ond Mrs. White have re-
turoSd hom their summer vacation
spent in Canada.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

J. Matthews has bought from Luther
Carter. agent for J. T. Nails, two houses
and lots in Princess street, between
Feyette and Payne streets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

J. F'reundlich. OF Charleston, w. Va,
announces the engagement OF his daugh-
ter, Miss Bette Freundlich, 20 DR.. +. 3.
FriedenwaId, formerly OF Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

superintendent OF Public Schools K
Kemper. who has been confined to his
home by illness. is out again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Newell s. Greenaway, clerks Of the
corporation court, has returned from
the jamestown Exposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Mrs. Julius Lansburgh and son, Rich
ard. have returned to Washington after
spending the summer at Deer Park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

at = illian5town, Mass. The Secretary
VIII return TO Washington in a few
day..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
LAWYER,
HOLDING FATHER,
WITH A HAMMER

Henry II. Classic, an attorney resid-
ing at 2O20 n street northwest, was as
saulted with a hammer at noon today
by Carl Petersen, jr., the son Of Carl
Petersen, the proprietor of a jewelry
store at ;rS3 G street northwest. The as
sault occurred in front OF the store
Mr.. Classic was holding the elder Pc
tersen by the wrists when the young
man came up beside him and struck
him on the side Of the head, iTfIcting
a scalp wound.
The assaulted man immediately went
to the Police Court, accompanied by A.
l.. Hood, and swore out a warrant
charging Petersen with asra nit with a
dangerous weapon.
Row Over Money.
While there is considerable variance
between Mr.. Petersen and hls son and
Mr.. Classic as to the details Of the af-
fair both practically agree as to the
Principal features OF the assault.
Mr.. Classic, accompanied by Mr.
Hood, went into Mr.. Petersen'S store In
an effort to make an arrangement for
rent due the latter for a store he was
renting to Mr.. Hood.
You are a fool" shouted Mr. Peter
sen, after an argument about the rent.
Either pay me the amount that is due
NE or get out Of my store"
NJ NieoSlt 4udte 6DIuG REMARK ana
Mr.. Petersen came around from behind
the counter. and after opening the door
seized the lawyer, intending to put him
out Mr.. Classic Immediately seized M.
Fetersen's wrists. The former is
large man, standing well over six feet.
with the appearance of a person OF
great physical strength.
After catching Mr.. Petersen's wrists
Mr. Classic drew him through the open
door to the sidewalk in front of the
store,
Son Gets Revolver.
At that moment young Petersen
rushed forward and fourished a re-
volver, so Mr.. Classic declares. 1t is
alleged that several men threw them
selves upon the young man to keen
MIN from using this weapon With a
muttered remark. the son hurried to the
rear Of the store. returning a moment
later with an ordinary tack hammer
Release my father" he cried. "a he
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Under the win of Henry Dickson.
formerly OF Georgetown. who died in
Lcndon, England, September p. 1907.
and whose remains were inferred in Oak
Bill Cemetery. this week, the Dunbar
ton Avenue NJ E Church is bequeathed
twenty-five shares OF the capital stock
OF the Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank, Of Georgetown, though. Il is said.
that the church can only use the in
come from the stock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

EdmOnia BrOOkes Talldfcro died 1t
her home. JOS King street. this morn
ing Miss Taliafero was the daughter of
Hoy AMI Mary 3. Taliafero, and was
bern IN King George county. She was
an aunt Of Thomas and Brooke Car
ter OF this city. No ARRANGEMENTS have
been made for her funeral.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Blondheim and
family have closed their home on the
Blue mountains, and are the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. @. SPi(zer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
SAYS He vas Hit RepeatedIy.

Mr.. Classic declared tina. the boy
struck him several times with the ham
mer. ard only desisted when his weapon
few apart and became useless. Young
Petersen, however. denies this, SAYING
that he only struck once
He Claims that his attack was tustf-
fed. as ne had requested Mr.. Classic TO
release his father
TIE seized my father" said he. "and
holding him by the wrists. was shaking
MIN l begged him to desist, and when
he refused l struck him once to make
him let go. am confident that Mr..
Classic was in no way injured by the
blow, as he walked away soon after
ward I only struck to defend nv
father"
on the young man this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Secretary Garfeld visits Brother.

The Secretary Of the Interior. James
r. Garfield. Is the guest Of his brother.
Harry A. Garfield. OF Williams College.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clay Hofheimel
and daughter, OF Norfolk, Va. were
guests in Washington recently en- route
10 New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Tho ambassad dor from Brazil has re-
turned to his embassy on Lafayette
square, where he will be Joined next
month by Nine Nabuco and family.
The latter are still in Europe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
Senior Nabuco Returns.

Leesburg, the Rev. W. l. Dolly, the
pastor, officiating.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

rushed toward Mr.. Classic. Before any
one in tie store could make q move be
raised the weapon and brought it doNn
on The attorneys head. innicting a
Scaln rvOf,nd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
GEORGETOWN NEWS

The Georgetown Citizens Association
viii hold a special meeting Tuesday
night at Cooperative Hail, with Vice
President Henry p. Gilbert in the chair.
A number of important matters viii be
brought up. Arrangements for this
meeting were made by a committee con-
sisting OF DIT. George W. Wood. Albion
K. Paris. J. W. Bogley, William NJ.
DOugal. and A. H Quigley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Mrs. Ned Meyer and daughter, Miss
MarJory Meyer. have returned to their
home in New York after being the
guests OF S. n Meyer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

A guard from the state penitentiary,
az Richmond. came TO this city yester-
day and returned with Charles B. John
son, cotOred, convicted In the corpora
serve eight years in the penitentiary
and Cluster Wilson, coIored, convicted
OF stealing watch from Councilman
Frank 9. SpfnlSs and sentenced TO serve
two years in the penitentiary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

Mrs. Strauss has returned 90 her home
In Philadelphia. after being the guest OF
hCr daughter. Mrs. l. Eppstein.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12
NEW CANDIDATE
IN ALEXANDRIA
w. c. Coleman, Colored,
Will Run for House of
Delegates.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU
ATEXAhTnprA Va ncr =.

James r. Cation, Democrat, and Frank
7. Evans. Republican, both candidates
for the house Of delegates. Will nave
opposition at the approaching election,
w. c. Coleman. a colored man. having
hled notice today OF his candidacy for
tfs Legislature. Coleman several years
ago ran as an independent candidate for
mayor, but was defeated.
There has been considerable uneasi-
ness experienced In the Democratic
ranks in the last few months on account
OF the apathy of the voters. Although
the election OF the Democratic candi-
date is a foregone conclusion. stiT the
city Democratic committee desire to get
out as large a vote as possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-12

The fall term Of the corporation court.
Judge Louis c. Barley. will open Mon
day morning. The case OF John Dogan,
colored. charged with the larceny OF an
overcoat from George Evans, viii ccme
up Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-27
Ransom Butted Into

Ransom Walker. one Of our most re-
spectacle citizens who lives half a mile
south Of Bingville on the Pike. met
with sickening fatality on Tuesday
Of last week which shuk him up some.
Ramse has a awful rambmkshious old
he-shesp which Is a powerful hard but
ter. Well. as Ramse was carving a
pail or dishwater ia each hand out to
the barn TO feed the pigs with the buck
follered him on the run and struck him
unexpected In the vicinity Of the corn
crib. Il was sich a surprise to Ramse
that he brought the two pals OF sIop
together with n crack above his head
and the dishwater split all over hisself
and run down his neck. When Ramse
looked around 10 see what struck him
the sheep was backing of for another
butt, and when IT rushed up Ramse
lodged it and grabbed il by the horns
and helt Il and spit tobacker Juice IN
its eye. and kicked it In the ribs. and
cussed It. and then let IL go and run fer
the house. Ramse said the buck like To
OF broke his tWo-foot rule which was IN
his hip pocket when it struck rim. He
viii sell the buck for S3.5 It's worth S.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-27
Teeth Found

While driving to the Co. seat one day
last week Hen Weathersby, prop. Of our
general store found q set OF false teeth
in the road which somebody had went and
lost. The teeth wasn't any use 10 Hen
being as he only got new set last month
and when he returned to Bingville he
made inquiries Of customers who come
into his store as 10 whose teeth they
might be. and asking here and there II
anybody had lost a upper set that they
InOwed OF, but Hen he couldn't seem 10
locate the owner Of said teeth. and so ne
polished them I'D and put them in his
show case and now offers them for sale
for 81. Jeremiah Barker and Gage White
both tried the teeth, but they wouldn't
At either Of them and so they are still
for sale. Go in and look at these teeth.
This is a chance 10 get a set Of store
teeth at a bargain IL YOU need anything
i'm thar line When you consider that
YOU can't get a set Of store teeth which
amount 20 much for less than $40, then
store teeth at 80 Is a big bargain.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-27
SpeShiaI Sale of Medicine

I desire 20 notify the pubiick that am
going 20 have spe,hlal sale Of medi-
Cines all next week. I have all kinds Of
medicines done up in pint and qt bottles
garrynteed TO cure all I'll to which human
or horse flesh is heir. 1 will sell this
medicine cheap simply to get rid OF it be-
ing as most of it has been put up for
various patients who said they would call
for It but never did being as they got
well without it, I persOom, and so It is
left on my hands and Of no use TO me-
Medicine IS a good thing to have in the
house in case Of q emergency.
To them as don't want liquids I have
several kinds of sugar coated pills which
I viii sell cheap being as 1 have lost the
labels often the boxes and don't know
what they are for. Try few ami see II
YOU can tell. They are pleasant TO take.
Different kinds Of medicine . cts per ot.
or IS cts. per pt. Pills, large variety to
select from, 5 cts. per doz., YOU to have
your pick. or 20 take them MKT in odd
sizes jest as they come, doz. for 10 cts.
DOC. LIVERMORE.
Horse & + uman Speshialist
Bingville.