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The Washington times., 1907-08-19
FALLS FROM CAR FRIDAY
AND DIES SUNDAY NIGHT

Injured by falling from a street car
at Eleventh and Harvard streets. Fri
day afternoon. Mrs. Annie Z. Mccall
lUm, sixty-siX years old. OF 755 Girard
street northwest. died last night IN the
Emergency Hospital. After the acci-
. Gent Friday Mrs. McCallum walked tC,
nearby drug store and was assisted
to her home by a friend A physician
was summoned and It was found that
she had sustained "A serious injury to
her hip. Internal injuries also resulted
from the bruise.
IL was decided yesterday that an
operation was necessary. She was taken
to the hospital at Z o'clock and died
two hours later, having failed to rally
from the surgeons knife.
Mrs McCallum was the wife OF Daniel
McCallum. an employe Of the Weather
bureau. Besides her husband she is
survived by three sons. She was born
In Lanarkshire, Scotland. but had lived
most OF her life In this country.
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
RABBI NOT YET CHOSEN
BY ADATH-lSRAEL BOARD

The statement that the formal cleo
tion Of Rabbi Libowitz to succeed former
Rabbi julius T Loeb, as the head Of
the new Adath-Israel Synagogue, is
entirely erroneous, and / cannot see
how the mistake was made said Gus
taVe Cppenheimer, the financial secre-
tarv OF the temple. this morning.
IIhowitz was merely appointed by the
board Of managers of the temple to ill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Rabbi Loeb, who has accepted a
charge in Atlanta, Ga, over the fall
Jewish holidays, and until the new
synagogue is completed, which will
probably be soma time in October.
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
ADMINISTRATION LETTERS
FOR PETERS BROTHER

tration on the estate OF BENJAMIN f.
Peters, late chief clerk Of the Navy
Department, who died August "a. 1907,
was granted today by order OF Justice
Stafford to Thomas S Peters. brother
Peters died intestate ind without de-
scenoants. His next Of kin are Thomas
5. Peters, Charles H. Peters. William
II. Peters. and Mary ?. Young, all resi-
dents Of Pennsylvania
The estate consists OF two houses
valued at 5000. 40 c street southeast
and 504 Third street southeast. per-
sonal property amounting TO 500, and a
policy OF s3.oo0 life Insurance in the
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Women of Family All
Desired to Lead as
Hostess.

Washington society is greatly inter
ested in the reported rupture between
two branches Of the house of Draper.
due TO the business differences between
Gen. william F. Draper, Of Washing
ton. and Hopedaie, Mass. and Lieut..
Gov. Eben s. Draper. Of Hopedale.
When General Draper withdrew a few
weeks ago as president of the great
Draper Company. at Hopedale, one of
the largest corporations in the coun-
try. IT caused some surprise, but as ne
gave no reason, the matter soon passed
out of the minds of those who knew
Of II
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
NEGRO LAWYER DEAD
BY ACUTE INDIGESTION

Louis o. Posey, a colored attorney,
was found dead about noon today in
the toilet room of the building at 609
r street northwest. Death was due TO
acute Indigestion from which he had
been a sufferer for years
He was about fifty-six years old and
was formerly employed in the War De-
partment- He was a graduate of How
ard University.
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Was o Feet o Inches.

From the tip of his tail to his nose he
measured 3 feet 9 inches and weighed
s17 pounds With the exception OF the
cubs presented 10 President Roosevelt
By Emperor Menelik Of Abyssinia. he
was the father Of nearly every lion now
IN the collection.
Like Jumbo. the big elephant, Loben-
gula was without an equal in captivity.
and il is not likely that another animal
will ever be found 70 I'll his place. He
was named after Lobengula. the African
monarch
The Washington times., 1907-08-19

linguist and has lived abroad so much
OF her time that foreigners are quite at
home with her
The Draper home. at the corner of
Connecticut avenue and X street, Is one
Of the most luxurious residences in
Washington. The ball room is filed
with rare treasures. The house was
formerly the home Of the Washington
and Of Mrs. Dewey, and Il was in this
hoCse that the wedding breakfast OF the
Admiral OF the Navy and Mrs. Dewey
was served.
Russian Embassy. General and Mrs.
DRAPER added 10 and improved the house
considerably after they purchased II.
making the first floor suite Of rooms,
which ends with the ballroom, q con
spicuously handsome suite
Closed House in Spring.
The Diapers closed their house here
early last spring. and gave out the i'm
preston shat they would not occupy it
aEain for perhaps several years. II has
beer understood that Mrs. Draper was
much dissatisfied that a large apart
ment house should have crowded itself
so closely upon their bathroom. and that
she was more than willing 10 part with
the mansion. II was also understood
that she would take her young daugh-
ter abroad for finishing course in a
Partisan school, remaining over there
until IL was time 10 present that young
woman 10 society.
Not only did the two elder Draptrs
marry Kentucky girls, but the two sons
OF General Draper in his first marriage
also went 20 Kentucky for their wives.
Lieutenant Governor Draper's wife was
! formerly Miss Mamie Bristow. daugh-
ter of former Secretary Of the Treasury
/ Benjamin Bristow, and was as SRI
equally we'll schooled in the delights Of
official and smart society As the wife
] Of q successful politician, who Is at
! taining eminenCe IN his own community,
she also has a claim TO leadership and
precedence in the family. And so the
| fignt is being waged and is likely 10
result in the establishment of another
/ branch OF Drapers in manufacturing.
/ The Draper firm now has on its pay roll
/ 1900 people.
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Suffered Intense Pain.

He ate but little. and took almost no
notice OF the keepers when they brought
him food Even the small boy who
poked sticks at him and threw things
in the cage failed TO rouse him. The
keepers say he has suffered intense pain
for the last few weeks
Lobengula was brought to this coun-
try and presented 10 the Washington
Zoo BY Henry G Moore. United states
consul during President Cieveland's sd-
ministration.
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
DIR. Miles
New Heart Cure

viii strenthen the nerves and muscles
OF the heart. and the fainting spells, to-
gether with all other heart troubles. will
disappear
-Four years ago was very low with
heart trouble. could hardly walk One
day 1 had a fainting spell. and thought
would die. Soon after began using
l)r. Miles Heart Cure. and after taking
three bottles I feel that I am cured -
MRS EFFIE CLOUGH, Ellsworth
Fails. Maine.
The first bottle will benefit. II not
the druggist win return your money. Z
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
POSTAL PEACE LIKELY;
ARBITRATION IN SIGHT
contInued fron Is 20

tens. regardless OF the suffering or in
convenience OF the public.
The wages paid employees are totally
insufficient and the rates constitute
open and g1aring robbery, 50 that
Europe can't understand why the self
asserting American does not rise up
and free himself from the extortion.
The companies have 10 pay dividends
on tens OF millions OF watered stock and
also look after their own pockets, so
the public IS deeced like sheep. with
out a bleat OF protest
The present strike emphasizes that
the time is ripe for private corporate
ownership or public utilities 10 be abol-
charge OF the National Government
The Washington times., 1907-08-19

The big lion was nearly twenty years
old He was brought to the park when
cub. and has been one OF the leading
attractions AZ the Zoo for years. Early
last spring he suffered an attack Of
pneumonia. from which he never recOv-
cred
From a vicious beast walking back
and forth in his big cage al day. and
ruling supreme over the animals IN the
lion house he became a peaceful, dull
eyed animal, lying for hours each day
! with his head IN his paws. paying at
fention 10 no one
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Faint Spells

are very often attributed to billiousness
and the stomach Is treated to cathartics
That's wrong
Faint spells are often accompanied by
biliousness, but you will also notice
shortness of breath. asthmatic breath
ing. oppressed feeling In chest, weak or
hungry spells. which are ell early symp-
toms Of heart weakness.
Don't make the mistake Of treating the
stomach when the heart is the source
~ the frOlible
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
cOIored Woman Pound Dead.

Josephins Taylor, colored. sixty years
old. was found dead about Z o'clock this
morning IN her room, at 214 Virginia
avenue northwest. Death was due to
natural causes.
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Died in zs Minutes.

II was no easy task TO chloroform
the big beast. and different method
was employed than is the usual custom
OF killing animals that have reached
the limit Of their usefulness. Fastening
ropes TO each OF his four legs and
wrapping his neck and body. Lobenguis
was tied securely in the center Of his
cage. He was given three hypodernlc
injections of morphine. and, when the
drug began to take effect, a sponge WAS
fastened where he would breathe The
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Friction in Families?

Recent Developments have shown thar
there was great friction between the
two brothers and their families which
induced that resignation and tne final
disruption of relations between them. 1t
Is a well known fact that. while the
families of General Draper and his
brother. George, were naturally init
mate. being dOubly related. the families
Of the general and his other brother,
Eben. were never on pleasant terms.
Many OF the old friends Of the families
attribute the entire trouble to the
women and their social aspirations. all
wanting 10 be the leading hostess OF the
Draper family. which place Mrs. VIII
liam +. claims as her own.
Married Kentucky Sisters.
Gen. William r. Draper and his
brother, George c. Draper, married sis
ters. the former marrying Miss Susan
Preston. OF Kentucky. and the latter,
Miss Jessie Preston. whom he met at
his brothers wedding. They are the
daughters Of the late Genera: Preston.
who was prominent Representative in
Congress at one time, and served after
ward as American minister to Spain.
The Misses Preston were well versed
in the manners and customs of WASH
ington society, where Mrs. William F.
Draper was destined to shine as a lead
ing light. She married General Draper
when he was Representative in Con-
gress, and went with him to Rome when
he was appointed American ambassador
TO Italy IT was there that she made
herself famous, and utilized a generous
proportion OF the Draper millions to
taat end Her gowns and jewels riv-
aled those Of the Queen, and her enter
tainments were second TO none in the
! land. even those of royalty. for gOr-
Eeousness and pomD. Her laces. too,
| gowns. and she purchased many OF the
famous Queen Isabella laces, which are
still among her most valuable posses
I siOns.
Important Washington Hostess.
Mrs. William F. Draper is one of the
/ most important OF the Washington
hostesses during the season. Her guests
arc from among the most exclusive and
distinguished men and women in Wash
/ ington official and resident society. The
fancy dress ball which she has given
/ every spring for her little daughter
\ Marguerite. now girl OF fifteen, is one
/ OF the most brilliant functions of our
winters. II is ostensibly for children
and all the children in the most exclu-
sive circles are invited. but there are
always also a large number of grown
ups asked. the entertainment of whom
although a side Issue is always elabo-
/ rate. and Invitations for which are al
! ways much priced. Mrs. Draper draws
/ about her the most distinguished
foreigners she is an accomplished
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
SLEEP BROKEN BY
ITCHING ECZEMA

Skin of Whole Body Covered for
fear-Awful Itching Kept Suf-
ferer Awake Half the Night
Tried All Kinds of Remedies but
They Had No Effect.
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Nearly 40 Years Old.

chloroform. He died twenty-eight min
utes later
The Washington times., 1907-08-19
Lobengula Had Pneu-
monia for Last Six
Months.

Lobengula. the largest African lion In
captivity. and one of the most perfect
specimens Of the species ever brought
TO this country. is dead. He had been
a sufferer from chronic pneumonia for
the last six months, and on Friday the
authorities at the National geological
Park decided to put ar end TO his suf-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-23
VANDERBILT HORSES WIN.
Point Judith Country Clubs Horse
Shoe ODenS.

Narragansett Pier, r. l., Aug. &-Horses from
The Oakland Farm Stables Of Alfred G. VanderDl'
were the principal winners of first prizes at 'ife
fifth annual horse show OF the Point judith Couh-
try Club, which began here to-day. Inc Eislhofe
Farm owned by Harvey I.educ. also won seVera
firsts The attendance was large, including siea.
number of well known people from newport anu
the show of horses superior TO that Oh ANY
former year The first prize winners were as
follows:
Pair OF horses In harness (over "a hands ana not
cee5ine IbI hands for cup s30D-Won by Colunloia
and Highboy by Alfred G.. Nandero Dill
suitable for and TO be SHOWN peIoi7 "
victoria Ccup rs-Won by Gibson Boy owned ny Al
G. Vanderbilt -. -. "a
Cobinaton horses Ito first driven 20 an approprate
vehicle then embarrassed in the ring and SHOWN uul
saddle; to hrst)-Noa py f1eiaice' A1i'Ai40'0 $1,000"
owned Harvey lNeduc A.
horses l5.1 hands or $50 10 nrsD-
Won by Polly Irm, owned by Alfred c. vanderbilt =
Jumpers (cup hrst)-WOn by Red Raven owned pS
Thomas J. Feroe. - zoo - arsD -
Pair horses Ito be shown before an appro,
pirate vehicle drlve-Won by Columbia ana
Highboy by Alfred G.. Vanderbilt and driven by
Ponies in harness tower 10 hands and exceeding
IA . hands: for cup)-Won by The Major owned BY j.
Four-in-hands Ito be shown before coach or brake
for a cup s5O-Won by Alfred G. Vanderbits team
consisting Sweet Marie Gypsy Boy, Polly Prtm and
Saddle horses lover 142 hands exceeding 10 p
for a cup S30)-Won by Reliance, Elsinore Farm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-23
B4RH4RBOR HORSE SHOP
Edgar Scott and Philip Livingston
4gain Divide HOnOrs
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Bar Harbor Me Aug 1.-THE third day of the
Bar Harbor horse show the hopors again go
TO Edgar Scott of Philadelphia, and Philip Living
ston, of New York. Mr.. Livingston took number
Of blue ribbons including the road fours while the
harness championship went fer the second year in
succession Edgar Scott's Reliance. the reserve
ribbon going TO Mr.. Livngston's King Carnival.
Miss Dorothy Forbes, OF Boston. took the saddle
horse championship with Whisper, a fine chestnut
geldng, which of the prettiest horses ever
shown here J. Stevens Ullnan. OF New York.
took the saddle reserve ribbon with Bonnie Lass.
Mrs Joseph Pulitzer's Commander for the third
time won the running race, repeating his per-
formances of the previous two days
Philip Livingston a rather barren victory in
the class for road fours. his was the only entry
to appear. There have been many contestants in
this class in former years. and the lack of entries
was disappointment to the crowd In the pony
in harness class Clement B. Newbold the blue
and Edgar SCOTS entry TIE red
The harness class me Of the best of the day,
went 70 Edgar SCOTS Reliance J. Stevens Ullman s
Bonnie Lass second. Philip Livingstone's King Car
ntvaI third and Clement B. Newbold's Queen of
Sheba fourth. Mr. Livingston also took the tandem
class without competition likewise the brougham
class.
The best Of the afternoon the hunters class.
over six successive jumps, which won by Miss
Dorothy Forbes Edgar Scotts Major Blunt;
Miss Harriet Jacques. Of Boston, took the red on
Bodkn; William F. Cochran. of Baltimore, the
yellow on Chorus Girl, and j. c. Palmer, of Wash
ington, the white Red Fox.
In the ladies' driving class Miss Ehe Pearson.
of New York, took the blue; J. l.. Ketterlinus. of
Philadelphia the red: ]. Stevens Ullman the yell
low and Philip Livingston the white
blue The blue in the ladies' saddle horse class
went TO Edgar Scott's Major Blunt, Miss Forbes
up: the red Panic. ridden by Miss F1eitmann. OF
New York, and the yellow 10 Frederick Leek s
ISIuebell ridden by Miss Emery of New York.
The Judges were Joseph w. Ogden: of New York;
Samuel Megargee Wright. OF Philadelphia. and
Edward Browning, of Philadelphia. for the saddle
and harness classes, and Samuel Parker, or Boston,
for hunters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-23
OBITUARY..
PETER AMBROSE WEIGH.

Peter Ambrose Welch. who died at Hacketts-
town. n. J.. Wednesday, native OF Red
Hook, Duchess County. n. Y. He came TO New
York when a boy and entered business as dry
goods clerk. Later he engaged in the sale Of soap
makers chemicals being successfully partner IN
the firms of Loveland &c WEIGH. WEIGH Home d
WEIGH and WEIGH & WEIGH. For some years prior
to 1902 when he retired he was president OF the
New York Savings Bank. in Eighth avenue He
was long member of the Produce Exchange. An
earnest Methodist he official OF washing
ton Square Church and later OF St Jamess. Har-
lem. He was member OF the board Of managers
Of the General Missionary Society and strong sup
porter Of the City Church Extension and Missionary
Society In 1902 Mr. WEIGH was lay delegate TO
the General Conference at Omaha. In 1851 MI
Welch married Miss Mary A. Loveland. his part
ner's daughter. They had five children TWO
sons survive him-W. A Welch, of this city, and
the Rev. Herbert WEIGH, formerly of New YORK
and now president OF the Ohio Wesleyan Unv-r-
sity. Mr. welch's second wife, who was Miss
Frances A Emo, of Simsbury, Conn. is still living
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-23

LONG FRESH AIR TRIP.
Vm-ied Entertainment for Boys Sent
bu Fund to GrOtOn School.

Probably no party of boys that the Tribune
Fresh Air Fund has sent out this summer Is hav-
ing better more profitable time than the thirty
that went to Holderness. n. H, last Tuesday, 10
be the guests of the students of Groton School
Holderness In the heart of the White NOUN
tans, Squam Lake, and the boys are neins
treated to an active outdoor camp life, consisting
of boating swimming fishing. tramping. baseoaIl
and other sports.
This party has the advantage of being under the
direction OF Mr.. Hinchman. OF the instructors
at Groton. who Is assisted by some Of the STU
dents Under such influences It is hard to tell in
which way the boys will get the most benefit.
intellectually morally or physically. They
were selected from the Settlement houses IN New
York City that seemed to have most of those that
needed an outing such that at Holderness Three
of them from the Jacob A Riis Settlement
seven from the Neighborhood House of the Spring
Street Presbyterian Church. ten from the Union
Settlement and ten from the Richmond Hill
House. at No Is Macdougal street.
The crowd boarded the boat for Providence at
$50 o'clock Monday afternoon The Battery
BlackweIIs Island. Brooklyn and He'll Gate were
absorbing points of interest. At the last named
place the discussion to the possibility OF swim
ming the channel became warm, and was settled
only when youngster announced:
We'll. anyway I amt gon' ter swim It now
cause Its Holderness fer mine or nuthin
One boy of fourteen spent the evening telling OF
his experiences 'beatin' IL TO Buffalo by freight
and back" as he alleged that he had done a year
ago.
Down on the lower deck a good natured negro
who was quickly dubbed ''Sambo." served supper
of sandwiches At o'clock II was bedtime Clean
white sheets clean blankets and snowy Pillows IN
hunks three in tier. were as much OF d nov
oItv as was the idea OF sleeping on the boat
One boy refused TO go to sleep for long unle'
fer fear yer might fersit to wake me IN oe
morniu'.'
Another was afraid the water would come IN ana
drown him IN the night. On account OF such
fears as these taken with the unlimited possiphi-
ties of the fun of throwing a pillow at the other
follow or knocking under the underside OF MS
hunk IL was 12 o'clock before the last boy was
osIsan and despite this every one Of them was up
and dressed and ready to go ashore at $50 cioch
After breakfast in Boston the boys left on tne
taoston 4, Maine Railroad in charge OF MI Hinch-
man and reached the camp about O'CLOCK atter
ono Of the longest trips ever made by party Oh
Tribune Fresh Air children
Yesterday two parties went 20 the country 81
tJeIer's Home at Interinken. supported by Johh
F. Parsons received its ninth consignment Oh hI'S
,,bue sixty children went to swell the RANKS %
,hoea already at Ashford Hill. Ardsley. n y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-23
VISCOUNT AOki'S PEACE MESSAGE.

Ambassador AOkf In The circle
There are many reasons why there should be
peace between the United States and Japan My
with her sister nations in the desire
for universal peace. / have made the statement
before and ! repeat II here with even more en-
Dhasls: The glory of successful war Is brilliant,
ht the glory Of peace is greater. At the reception
given 10 General Baron Kuroki, in New York City.
I was very much pleased with the cordial welcome
given 10 the sons Japan by the citizens of that
great metropolis. / felt, however. still greater
Satisfaction when j stopped TO think that the re-
sniendent martial uniforms Of the two countries
we're interrniugling with each other in mission
If neace. without any thought OF war and that
the brave men who have been so honored at home
and respected abroad We're singing in one chorus
the glory of peace. The same thoughts came
over me when / attended the brilliant and most
hosnitabie reception rendered by the same great
CITY, 10 Admiral Yamamoto am also pleased that
a soctetv-the Japanese Society of New York-has
been formed 10 promote and increase the friendly
relations existing between my country and the
limited States of America II with pleasure
that 7 consented TO become Its president, so heart
iIv am / in sympathy with the movement II was
tie United States who first opened the ports of
Gfat she should ever attempt TO close them! But
VIVA. il the use of giving why there should
be peace when there is not one single reason why
~ re should be war? How foolish, then, IL is 20
talk about such course! However brilliant might
ne the glory the victorious nation. should such
a colossal misfortune ever COME, 1t would be in
significant when compared with the glory or an
everlasting friendship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-08-23

AMERMAN-At South Branch y ). August u 1907 %:
family are Invited the funeral services at
south Branch Church on v MSn4 foS at ef Lib m
York city via Central II. r. of " J.. at 10 a m
Florida Orange ns cqT IDt So u On
ArkenbuIgh. Of Eliza J. and the late Robert H.
No sis West 18th ST. Friday morning 10 o'clock
HARRIs-At Montclair. n j. august q: 1907: Mary G.
nrai services rom her late residence No Clinton
M0ntela u SATURDAY the 1'h Inst astsr at o
terment at convenience of family
HBIsER-on Tuesday August 20 at M Mantoloki1g N J..
Funeral services at Mantoloking Thursday afternoon
LOUISIANA Babylon Long Island Wed9 In day
A sqss Housman in the sd year age Funeral
services will take place Tay cnrnr t ave- ana
30 asd a St H. 81 -''''''
HoYr-At winiamstown. Mass. on "Wednesday. August
BIackiey fIoyt daughter Of the late Charles and Mar
service viii be held at 81 Johns Episcopal Church
ternent Stamford Conn., at the convenience OF the
family Kindly omit flowers
LIRBEYon august e. az PTinSston H. Elizabeth Beth
York City. Interment In Trinity Cemetery. Am
August 81 at p. Louisiana papers please copy
MDoNNELI.-on board steamship Oceanic. Tuesday.
90 Peter Mcdonnell beloved husband OF Char
denee. $40 west 72d St. at 10 a m Friday; august
7st where mass sa Of 6S%qs% on w be rS or
egn papers please copy
NOTWITHSTANDING. "Wednesday. August a. at Essex
EeIs T. .s S e11 FFaT evening Inermen saturday
Greenwood Cemetery
NUGENTon August ~ 1907 Hannah c. BELOVED Wife
NJ Mccarthy. No 40 south Sd ST.. Brooklyn Funeral
from St Fri ssssF August aRa ae 1907 9u'' "'n' ave.
oDEIL-At Albany, on August gust p 1901; Evelyn NJ
M ss emas ann HapTett wss Fnsra o
her late residence No 2sS Quail s., Albany on sat
wood Cemetery