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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
WIFE FILES CHARGES
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEFENDANT
IN MAINTENANCE SUIT.

Alleging that her husband. Charles N.
Thompson, principal of the Jefferson Pub
lie School, in South Washington. on their
wedding journey to New York, December
8, 1905, used violent and threatening Ian
guage toward her and expressed his regret
at having married her, Mrs. Jessie E.
Thompson today filed suit for maintenance
In the District Supreme Court Mrs.
Thompson tells the court she was married
December 7, 1905. and lived with her hus-
band until June Is last. except during
period Of separation from August IA to
October last.
The petitioner alleges that her husbands
conduct has been so violent that during
the past winter she was often obliged to
lock the door OF the room in which she
his alleged attacks upon her. He broke
in the door, she declares. and dragged her
violently down the stairway of their home.
Owing to his alleged cruelty. Mrs. Thomp-
son says, she left her husband last August
for several weeks, but by reason Of his
promises of better treatment returned to
him last October. His conduct did not
improve, 1t Is alleged. but the assaults in
creased In violence until June Ii last.
when, 1t is declared. the defendant in
formed his wife that at the end Of the
school year he would abandon her and
never live with her again" At the same
time, 1t is claimed, she was ordered to
leave tIeir home
Attorney w. NJ Levin represents the
wife,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
Troops Will Act as Escort.
DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS.
Ex-Representative Wadsworth Made
President of the Board Of Managers.

President of the Board OF Managers.
The feud between ex-Representat1ve
Wadsworth and President Roosevelt was
expected by some of Mr.. Wadsworth' 8
enemies to result in his being defeated for
election to the presidency of the board OF
managers of the National Home for Dis
abled Volunteer Soldiers, as President
Roosevelt is.a member ex-off1cio Of the
board. 1t has not fallen out that way.
however and Mr.. Wadsworth has been
chosen president of the board to succeed
Franklin Murphy. retiring.
Mr. Wadsworth was mentioned for the
presidency some time ago. on account Of his
untiring efforts in recent years in behalf Of
the welfare of the old soldiers and the
homes, and by reason Of his experience.
The suggestion was later made that per-
able to President Roosevelt. whereupon Mr..
Wadsworth's friends replied that II he
would be persona non grata as president OF
the board he would be equally as a MEM
Der. and il such were the case he would not
remain on the board.
This suggestion was resisted and Mr..
Wadsworth was elected to the presidency
last week. Other members Of the board
are these: The President OF the United
States, Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court
Maj. Wadsworth. president: Gen. T. ].
Henderson Of Illinois. first vice president;
Representative Brownlow of Tennessee.
secretary; Gen. Charles NJ. Anderson of
Ohio. Mr.. Franklin Murphy. New Jersey;
Capt. Henry E. Palmer. Omaha: John M.
ner. Missouri: Henry H. Markham. Cali
fornia, and Col Edward P. Hammond, In
diana There Is one vacancy. caused by the
recent death Of Gen. ]. M. Brown Of Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
THREATENS TO KILL WIFE.
Edward r. -Fontaine Arrested Upon
Grave Charpes

A letter announcing his intention to take
his own life and a revolver with which he
said he hoped to kill his wife and then
himself, were taken from Edward R. Fon-
taine a clerk In the War Department sub
sequent to his arrest Saturday by Police
man Macdonald of the first precinct A
charge of carrying concealed weapons was
placed against Fontaine in the Police Court
this morning, and when arralgned he de-
manded a jury trial. Later. through At
tcrney Frank Keys, he gave bond in the
sum Of 500 for his appearance when
wanted for trial.
According to the police. Fontaine blames
all his troubles on his wife. Policeman Mac
Donald of the first precinct was attracted
Saturday night to the corner of 18th and G
dispute, and when he arrived on the scene
1t Ia declared. he found Fontaine quarrel
ing with his wife. She ran to the police
man and asked for protection. and Police
man Macdonald took Fontaine into GUS
tody.
gun in my pocket now" Fontafne Ia said to
have told Policeman Macdonald on the
way to the patrol box. Upon hearing that
Fontaine had gun the officer proceeded to
get II. and felt much more at ease after he
had placed 1t in his own pocket. When be-
ing searched at the station house. the police
say. Fontaine was found to have letter
TO his mother. in which he blames his wife
for injuring his reputation. and declares
that he cannot stand 1t any longer. He de-
clared his intention to end his troubles the
police say, and then babe his mother fare
well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
RACE AND A CHASE.
officer Interferes and the Result Is
Not Determined.

Frank Phillips and John Meada made
their brags Saturday about their ability to
ride their bicycles at a rapid rate of speed.
and each claimed that he could beat the
other The rivalry grew warm and hnaily
1t was decided to have a race.
The two men met on X street northwest
at the intersection of North Capitol street
and the race led along X street. Policeman
Mccarthy of the sixth precinct saw the
race, and he Joined in. For five blocks he
chased while the other two raced it is al
legged.
After finding that the racers were going
at the rate of twenty-three miles an hour
the officer overlook the rivals and suddenly
called off the contest. 1t was ''23' then 10
the station house; and there another ~
for s. from each OF the two bicycle riders
They put up that collateral for their APP
pearance In the Police Court this morning.
but when their names were called they old
not respond. and the money was declared
forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
Local Churchmen.

Rev. Paul Griffith. pastor of st. Angus
tines Catholic Church. on 18th street
northwest, will leave Washington tomor-
row for his annual vacation and will spend
the greater part of his time at the Catholic
summer school, which convenes shortly in
Pittsburg, Pa.
Announcement has been made that
Father Ireton. who has been attached to
St Augustine's Church, has been assigned
as assistant pastor to the Church of St
Gregory the Great, in Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
News Of Leesburg.
correspondence of The Star.

special correspondence OF ne star.
LEESBURG. Va. July %. 1907.
In a game remarkable for the large num-
Der of errors made. the base ball team of
Herndon defeated the L.eesburg nine on the
local diamond Saturday afternoon. by the
score of IL to 0. Both teams did poor work
in the field. but r. Jackson's batting was
a feature of the game. He made two home
runs and one three-base hit. The batteries
were: Herndon. Houser and Amber; Lees
burg jackson and Lynn.
A game was also played at Waterford on
Saturday afternoon between the team rep
resenting that place and that OF Purcer-
vile. The former won by the score of IL
to 6.
Miss Halle Iddings. daughter Of DR.. c.
NJ Iddings of this place. entertained Fri
day evening In honor of her house guests.
Misses Edith and Eliza Bentley Of Sandy
Springs. Md. Those asked to meet them
were: Miss Anna Cooper Of Philadelphia,
Miss Mary Ferguson. Miss Emma Alexan-
der. Miss Margaret Fishburne. Miss Meta
Harrison. Miss Mary Conrad; Miss kath-
Ieen Ferguson. Miss Harriet Conrad.
Messrs. George A. Ferguson. Jr.; Walter
Harrison, Cuthbert Conrad. Keith Wise.
Frank Saunders. ]. Horace Littlejohn and
!. X. ii. Alexander
The John A. Baker farm. near Lovetts-
VILE was sold Saturday to George f. Baker
for so per acre. by Commissioners w. H.
Martin and Robert Hutchinson. 1t Is COM
Henry Gibson has sold ...e Souder farm
of la acres. near Taylorstown, to Arthur
b. Rowzle of Ashland. Hanover county, Va.
Mr.. Gibson recently purchased the farm
from Mrs Emma Chinn Of LovettsvilIe
Mr.. Harvey Carson. son of Mr.. Thomas
Carson. formerly OF Lucketts. this county
but now residing at Poolesville. Md. died
Saturday from the effects of fall, by
which he was internally injured. He was
twenty-one years OF age.
Miss Florence Hill Horness of Washing
ton ID. c.. is spending the summer at the
home OF Mr. Charles Fadeley. near Water
ford, this county.
Is the guest of his parents here.
Mr.. Wheeler of Washington. D. c.. is
visiting Mr.. George Oyster at Grasmere
on the suburbs OF town.
Mrs Elizabeth Dowell of Mt Gliead, this
county. has returned from a visit to Mrs
Ferris OF Washington, d. c.
Mrs John Via of Parkersburg. W. Va, is
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Thomas g.
Whipple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
HEAVY BOND REQUIRED.
Walter Cheatham Arraigned in Police
Court on Charge of Robbery.

Walter Cheatham, who was arrested
Saturday night for snatching a pocketbook
at list and E streets northwest. as stated
in The Sunday Star. was arraigned in the
police court today on charge of robbery.
The defendant pleaded guilty and was
held at once for the action OF the grand
jury. In default of bond for 81 ,OO0 he was
ordered to be committed to jail.
Cheatham. it was alleged snatched a
pocketbook from the hand Of Mrs Willie L.
Roberts, 500 H street northeast. while she
was walking with her husband at LIST and
e streets northwest After the Snatching
Cheatham ran and Mrs Roberts made an
outcry. Policeman Mudd soon Joined IN
the chase, and after a run OF severai
blocks, caught the fugitive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
Killed in Runaway Accident.

sHEPiERDSTOWN, w. Va, July 90
AS a result of the breaking of the har-
ness while driving to Sunday school yes
terday afternoon the horse attached to a
carriage containing Mrs. H. L. Snyder,
wife of the editor of the Register. and
three children ran away. Although the
horse ran only a block before being
caught. yet in the excitement Of The mo-
ment Mrs. Snyder jumped from the
vehicle The shock Of the fall ruptured
blood vessel causing her instant death
The children were taken from the vehicle
without injury as soon as the horse was
stopped. Mrs. Snyder was formerly Miss
Ida L. Baldwin, daughter of the late Will
liam Baldwin of Philadelphia. She is sur
vived by her husband and five children
two sons and three daughters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
INCREASE IN POWER
Senator Bacon on the Capitalization Of
Authority in Washington.

Senator Bacon Of Georgia is in Washing
ton on business for his constituents. When
asked by Star reporter for his views on
the trouble between the state and federal
courts in North Carolina, he said: THE
clash very greatly emphasizes the danger
GUS increase in the Capitalization Of power
and authority in Washington" Beyond
that the Georgia senator did not care to
CO. He was willing. he said, for an intel
ligent and discriminating people to form
their own conclusions as to the man or
men responsible for this tendency to en-
large the powers of the federal government
and make Washington the seat Of all au-
thority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
5000, 900 FIRE IN MEMPHIS.
One Fireman Killed and Two Others
Hurt

MEMPHIS. Tenn. July 29.--Fire early
yesterday, originating on the eleventh
moor of the Memphis Cold Storage Com
panys building. which was in the course
OF erection. caused one fireman's death,
the injury Of two others, and DESTROYED
property worth 5000 900.
Joseph Hickey, fireman. was killed by
railing from a ladder, while Lieut.. John
Curry and Pipeman William M Kelley
were injured by falling walls. The build
ings destroyed were those of the Oliver
Finne Grocery Company, seven stories;
Behr Cole Grocery Company, Memphis
Paper Company. Memphis cold-storage
plant and Chism Bros. wholesale grocers
me Green House: small hotel. and an
unoccupied building were damaged by
fire and water
The insurance will probably amount to
three-fourths Of the loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
WILL Be BURIED TOMORROW
ARRANGEMENTS FOB THE FU-
NERAL OF SENATOR PETTUs.
Services to Be Held at Selma, Ala.
Committees Of the Senate and
House Appointed.

The funeral Of Senator Pettus OF Ala
bama. who died at Hot Springs, N. C..
Saturday night, will take place at Selma,
Ala, tomorrow afternoon. The body will
be taken aboard train on the Southern
railway leaving Hot Springs for Selma.
Ala. today. The funeral party. consisting
Of representatives Of both houses of Con-
gress and members Of the late senator's
family. will arrive at Selma tomorrow
morning and the funeral exercises will be
held at o'clock in the afternoon.
The late senator's granddaughter. Miss
Bessie Roberts, and his grandson. Edward
W. Pettus. jr., will accompany the body
to Its resting place.
The COMMITTEES appointed by Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks to represent the Senate at
the funeral at Selma follows:
Senators Bankhead, Allison, Culiom'
DanielS Warren. Clay. Overman. McEnery,
Scott. Knox. William Alden Smith. Rayner,
Taliaferro, Mallory and Simmons.
Speaker Cannon has appointed the entire
Alabama delegation to represent the House
of Representatives, consisting Of Repre-
sentatives Taylor, Wiley. Clayton, Bowie,
Helin, Burnett, Richardson and Under
wood, and also Representatives Brownlow.
Padgett. Thomas of North Carolina, Hay
of Virginia and Finley Of South Carolina.
Changes in Committees
The death of Senator Pettus leaves a
vacancy in the cha1rmanSh1p or the Select
committee ON disposition Of useless papers
in the executive departments which desig-
nation carries with 1t a committee room
in the Senate wing of the Capitol and
clerk and messenger Senator Pettus was
also the ranking democratic member of the
committee on military affairs and OF privi-
leges and elections. Senator Taliaferro be-
comes ranking democratic member on mill
tary affairs. and Senator Bailey Of Texas
now has the same position on privileges
and elections. The death of Senator Pet
tus creates democratic vacancy on In
dian depredations. the judiciary. private
land claims railroads and transportation
routes to the seaboard. His death places
Senator Culberson in the place of second
democratic member Of the judiciary. Sena-
tor Bacon being the ranking democratic
member of that committee.
Troops Will Act as Escort.
SELMA, Ala, July 29.-The body Of the
late Senator E. A. Pettus will reach this
city on a special train early Tuesday morn
ing, and the funeral will take place from
his late residence at 1870 o'clock. The
services will be very simple. State officials.
members of the legislature and the I'd
Alabama Infantry Regiment, now en-
camped at Selma. will be present. The
troops will act as special military escort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
Charged With Theft.

horse and buggy belonging to Raymond
Krahling of 23S 18th street southeast dis
appeared from Chevy Chase late last night
and the police and Montgomery county
authorities were notified. The Baltimore
police arrested a young man this morning
who gave his name John Foote. and who
is alleged to have been found with the
stolen team in his possession. Sheriff Colt
of Montgomery county was notified and
has gone to Baltimore to transfer Foote to
Rockville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
Peru,s Congress convenes.

LIMA. Peru, July 20.-President Paroo'
in his speech opening the congress yes
terday, said that Perus relations win all
other countries were friendly ana cor
dial. He hoped that settlement with
Chile Of the Tacna and africa question
was not far distant Both countries
recognised that the only solution of the
question must be in accordance with the
treaty Of Ancon. The president attributed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
PUT-IN-BAY CELEBRATION.
Five Government Vessels VIII Partici.
pate in the Exercises.

Commander Horace w. Harrison of the
Wolverine. now engaged in recruiting ser
vice on the great lakes, is to have charge
of the naval parade and display at the
coming dedication of the Victory monu-
ment at Put-in-Bay, Ohio, August 5. The
Wolverine is now at Duluth, and will leave
tomorrow for the scene of the ceremonies.
The revenue cutters Morrill, and Tuscarora
and the naval militia vessels Hawk and Es-
sex also will be present in the harbor at
the time Of the dedication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
Centenarian's Birthday Observed.

MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS. VT, July 20.
-Alpheus Haynes. who is in full possess
sion of his faculties, celebrated his Tooth
birthday today. and the entire town OBJ
served the day along with him. A unique
feature of the celebration was the pre-
sentation to Deacon Haynes of a gold
headed ebony cane. with this insert ption:
ITO the oldest person in Middletown
Springs in trust"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29

The Belfast members OF the royal Irish
nstabulary held great demonstration in
barracks square Saturday afternoon In the
presence of thousands OF people In support
OF their demands for 81 increase In pay
Much enthusiasm was displayed, but there
was no disorder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29

immense importance to Secretary of
State Roots recent visit. which had en-
abled personal judgment of the cordial
sentiments existing between Peru and
the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
Personal Mention,

Messrs- Walter R. Stephens and Guy
Richardson left today for the west for an
absence OF several weeks
Mr.. William B. Woodford of Mt Sterling
KY, is visiting Mr.. M. E. Joyce of 82a M
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29

The representatives of several dredging
companies are at San Juan. P. R., making
Investigations with a view to bidding on a
contract to dredge San Juan harbor. Con-
gress has appropriated $3.50, 600 for this pur-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29

The store and post office at Kernstown,
near Winchester. was burglarized Thurs
day night and a lot of merchandise and
some valuables. the property of Asa Criss-
man. stolen. The thieves refrained from
tamperins with the mail matter and
DtAmps-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29
h of Mrs. Louisa Snowden.

Death of Mrs. Louisa Snowden.
Hrs. Louisa Snowden daughter of the
late Edgar and Louisa Snowden. died about
noon today at the old family home. 6l9
South Lee street Her death was due to
paralysis. Her sister. Mrs Samuel A.
Wallis OF Seminary Hill survives her DR.
Arthur Snowden of this city and Hubert
Snowden. editor of the Alexandria Gazette
are her nephews She was connected with
many Of the old families of Virginia Ar
rangements for the funeral will be com
pleted later.
Brief Mention.
Alderman w. w. BaIlenger, who has
BON Ill. departed today for Atlantic City
for n stay of several weeks.
Messrs. Allen Smith and Horace Mccall
who came here to attend the funeral of
James Bontz. departed this morning for
Wilmington, Del.
Miss Fannie w. Johnson of Blackstone
Va. who for several weeks was the guest
of Mrs. u. X. Cline 224 North Fairfax
street. departed this morning for her home
Mr. j. Randall Cation. jr.. today qualified
In the corporation court as a notary public
Mr.. j. Laurence Perry and wife have re-
turned home after visit to Atlantic City.
Mr.. Harvey Selecman departed today for
Atlantic city, where he will spend his
vacation.
Mrs F.. NJ. Hamilton and family have
gone to the Blue Ridge mountains for the
summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-29

ANGORA 8 kirt
Braid, In black
and colors; regu-
larly 10c a
piece. Spe- II
cial. ~
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-10
MILTON.

Milton, Ind, March Edgar Trot-
| ter, of Indianapolis, and Austin Gray
of Syracuse, N. Y, are at the home of
George Brown.
| Henry Mueller went to Indianapolis
Thursday to buy farm horses.
| Mrs. Ellebarger, of Cambridge City,
visited her aunt, Mrs. Mary Gray,
Thursday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Park Thornburg gave
reception for the members of the
U-Go-I-Go Card club at their home
west of town, Thursday evening. A
pleasant evening was spent by those
! present.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hebble have re-
turned to their home in Shawnee.
Okla, after a visit with her father,
Robert Cornthwait.
Miss Blanche Hale entertained Mr..
and Mrs j. W. OutIand and son, Lee,
and Misses Nora Murphy, Eva st.
Clair, Ida Packer and Emma Cling
rich at a six o'clock dinner Thursday
evening, at her home east of town.
George Wilson visited in Corners
vile, Wednesday,
Mr. and Mrs F. NJ Jones visited in
Cambridge City, Thursday.
Miss Susie Trotter, of Indianapolis,
is the guest of Miss Catherine Muel-
Ter.
Miss Esther Widner, of Dayton, is
the guest of her cousin, Mrs. David
Nugent.
Mrs. George Small, of Indianapolis,
is the guest of relatives.
Walter Thurman of Bedford, KY, is
visiting his brother, John Thurman
and family.
Mrs. Angelina Warren has returned
from Greenfield.
Miss Lena Kerlin has returned from
visit at New Castle and Spiceland.
The w. f. NJ. S. of NJ. E. church
had an interesting meeting Friday af-
ternoon at the home of Miss Laura
Ward.
Mrs. Elmer Cant and daughter Miss
Ellen Thompson of Greenfield were
the guests of G. W. Galloway and fam
lily Friday.
Miss Gingrich is in Connersville for
a visit.
Miss Nora Mann has returned from
visit at Cadez.
About thirty high school pupils ac-
companied by Prof. Outland and Miss
Smelser made a trip to Indianapolis
Friday to visit the legislature and
other points of interest
George Filby is i'll with lung fever
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-10
NEW PARIS, OHIO.

New Paris, o., March 9-C1ayton
Parker, of Wabash. Ind, is visiting
his sister, Mrs. C. c. Wrenn.
w. F. Wrenn was in Dayton on
business, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Colby will leave
next Tuesday for trip to the west.
Mrs. Colby will visit Mrs. 4. S. Fuller
in st. Louis.
The schools will close here on April
%.
Miss Henrietta Wilcox has issued
invitations for euchre party on
March 10.
Richard Danily shipped car load
of crushed stone to Eaton this week TO
be used in the stock yards
Mr. and Mrs. John Riecker of Low
ell. o., are visiting their daughter.
Mrs G.. l.. Lyme.
The Rev. Morris, of Dublin, was a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Richard Danily.
Jr., Monday evening.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-10
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. will be held al
1890 A NJ. and p. Nj. Preaching
by the pastor the Rev. L. A. VIM.
The Young Peoples society of Chris
tan Endsavor will meet at 6 p. NJ.
Methodist-The Rev. E. B. West
hafer will preach at Olive Hill at TO-
so A. NJ. and at Centerville at p.
NJ. The Epworth League will meet
at s p. NJ.
Friends-Meeting for Worship at
1890 A. M. Preaching by Mre, Stel
la Manley Teas.
Sunday school begins at each OF
the churches at 9: 80 a m.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-10
FOUND.

FOUND-A carriage robe on Foun.
tain City Pike. north OF Chester
owner can have same by calling at
Little's Livery Stable. West Rich.
mond and proving property. At
FOUND-A fur collerette on no
Easthaven road about ten days ago.
Owner can have same by calling ae
No. 10 North Tenth street.
FOUND-A gentleman's glove for-tho
left hand. ON North Seventh street.
Owner can have same by calling At
303 North Thirteenth street
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-03-10
FOR SALE

Richmond property a specially.
Porterfield, Kelly Block, Phone 329.
FOR SALE-Duck eggs, 40c per doz.
927 South Eighth st gilt
FOR SALE-Eggs for Matching. White
Wyandotte, DunstOn and Fishel