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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05


The social row which was occasioned
by the black-bslling Of Perry Belmont
and Mrs. Belmont when they applied for
membership in the exclusive Chevy
Chase Club has extended to the Metro
politsn Club, Washington, of which Bel
mont is a member. There he met certain
members Of the Chevy Chase Club and
there was a scene, which has produced
all sorts OF gossip, 81 serious that 1t Is
said the Board of Governors ofthe Met
ropolltan Club are considering action.
It Is declared that A. 8. Worthington,
Washington lawyer; William J. Board
man, fatber-in-lsw Of Senator Crane,
OF Massachusetts, and Brigsdier Genera
Wallace Randolph are the men who op'
posed the admission of the Belmonis tc
the Chevy Chase Club, and that wher
Belmont met his opponents at the Met
ropolIlan Club he attacked them Ia Ian
gusge severe 10 the extreme, and thai
usually calls for resort TO srms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Personal.

Mr.. William Archer sud bis family
have removed from this city TO Bridge
ton, n. j., where Mr.. Archer has
secured a position in a mandatory.
During the past two years ne had been
associated with the Belle-Pre Bottle
Company in Alexandria.
Col. ]. w. Fairfax, of Prince VIII
liam county, was in the city today.
Mrs. Phillip Ryan, of Richmond, Is
the guest of fri Ids in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard B. Brown, OF
Alexandria, who we're married at the
residence of the bride, Miss Elizabeth
Boyer, by Rev. DR.. Bulla, of the Meth
odist EpiscopalChurch South. ofthat city.
Wednesday, April 8, are the guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Il. Boyer, Of NO.
ia east Clay street. Mr.. Brown ia a
successful contractor and builder, and
the bride is popular young lady OF
Alexandria. - [Richmond TimeS-pis-
patch,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Episcopal High School.

The following are the names OF stu
dents distinguished in sll their March
examinations at the Episcopal High
School, near this city: L. NJ. Black
ford, IT,, Forrest A. Brown, Gardner L.
Carter, Hamilton G. Claiborne, Basil
x. Conway, Eustace Conway, James
w. Foster, Frederick D. Goodwin,
Charles 8. Grant, GermRnd A. Greaves,
Dsbusy 8. Lancaster, John R. Lsrus,
ir.. William Byrd Lee, IT,, ALBION P.
Man. jr., Francis NJ. Massie, J. Bruce
McCIeiIand, IT,, Farrell D. Minor, jr.,
Hugh NJ. Nelson, IT,, Talbot 7. rendle'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Death of Mr.. Finks.

Mr.. J. ARIEL Finks died at the Alexan-
dria Hospital last night of acute Brights
disease. The deceased was SO years oil
age. He WAS a native of Fauquier coun-
IT,. but had lived 10 Alexandria since he
was a boy. he at one time worked at
the printing business, and was employed
10 the Gazette Office. Later he entered
the service Of the Southern Railway
Company as o telegraph operator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
10th, 18th, r @ q Sts. N. ".
WASHINGTON. d. c.
AUCTION SALES.
Robert F. Knox, Auctioneer.

EsODCtt AAA~al AASoohNNas
A UCTION SALE OF a DFsIRABI T
- HOUSE AND LOT IN THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Pursuant to the terms of deed Of trust
dated January q, 1906, executed by T
Florence Mccarthy and wife to the under
signed trustees Of the Mercantile. Railway
Building and Loan Association Of Alexsn'
dria, Virginia, and duly recorded among the
land records Of the city of Alexandria, Viz
ginia, in deed book No. IS, page 302, default
secured thereby, and ut the request and by
the direction Of thu Board OF Directors OF the
Mercantile Railway Building and Lean AS
ISOLATION Of Alexand ia, Virginia, the under
signed trustees Of said association will ofei
for sale at public auction, on the premises, a
IL o'clock noon, on
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1907,
all that lot Of ground with the buildings anC
impro yements thereon, In the city OF Alex
andrie, Virginia, bounded and described o.
follows:
side,of Gibbon street with the west side o
Lee street, and running thence west on Glib
ben street ninety-six 1857 feet five 10 inchsl
10 an alley four "a feet wide; thence souti
sixteen 10y feet more or less; thence east II
direct line ninety-sil 1857 feet I've o.
Inc hes TO Les street. and thence north OF
Lee street sixteen (l6l feet. more or less, t
the beginning, With the use Of said alley enc
all appurtensDces.
Terms Of Bale; Cash. Conveyaneing a
the cost of the purchaser
TTH no a S Z; FF4A6SNsoN' Trustees.
APPS I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
BIC Land Sale.

A deed has been recorded at the
clerks Office by which the Fairfax
Lumber Co., incorporated, conveys 70
Alfred J. Bond 3, 1853 acres OF iand near
Wiehle, In Dranesville district, the con.
alteration being 100000. The tract
contains a great deal of fine timber. and
was sold last year by Mrs. General Dunn
to the Fairfax Lumber Co., for $50, OVo,
the recent sale being an advance oil
$95, 900 over the price paid for the ssms
tract last year. - Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Cleaning Streets and Alleys

Chief Goods of the police force has
been giving his attention to alleys and
streets where ashes, &C., have been cast,
and has had most of such removed: II
Is the desire OF the authorities TO Keep
the city In a sanitary and a slightly con-
dltion and the police will exercise close
scrutiny to prevent persons from deposl'
ting ashes, trash, or ofal In the streets
or alleys. There is penalty provided
for such as do 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Accident to a Colored Man.

Lewis Robinson, colored, was seriously
injured by number of bags of fertilizer
falling upon him while at work at the
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
works between Q and 10 O'Clock this
morning. The injured man was taken
to the AIexAndria Hospital 10 the am
bulauce. The accident was caused by
the collapse of a bulkbead composed Of
bags of fertilizer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Wants Correspondence Published

A few days ngo' while several gentle
men we're 10 the Office Of Mr.. George Fl.
Rucker, Clerk OF the Alexandria County
Court, reference was made to g report
which has recently been in circulation
to the effect that Judge @. L. Nicol
when he sent his resignation to Cover
nor swanson requested his excellency
not 10 appoint his successor until the
Legislature met. The friends Of Judge
Nicol had been twlttered by some per
sons who observed that there was q string
10 the resignation; that the judge had an
idea of resumiug the ermine In case his
Congressional aspirations we're doomed
70 disappointment. Mr. Rucker sub.
Sequeutly wrote letter to Judge Nicol
calling his attention TO this report, and
she Judge has promptly replied BY In
forming his correspondent that be has
written to Governor Swanson asking him
to make public the correspondence In
reference to his resignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Hard Times In Kansas.

The old days Of grasshoppers and drouth
are almost forgotten in the prosperous Kan
sas of today; although citizen Of Codrll
Earl Shsmburg. has not yet forgotten hard
time be encountered. He says IL was worn
ont and discouraged by coughing night and
day, and could find no relief till | tried Dr.
Kings New Discovery. Il took less than one
bottle to completely cure me-" The ssfss.
and moSt reliable cough and cola cure and
lung and threat healer ever discovered.
Guaranteed = u. o. LsaAksster 4 6oo's drus
store, eee k.1 800. Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Colonial Musicale,

The Colonial Musicale to be given BY
the Ann McOar;y Ramsay Society, Ohil'
dren of the American Revolution on
Saturday evening, at Lee Camp Hall
promises to be a great success Some OF
the best musical talent has been secured
and the refreshments will be served by
the children in colonial costume.
twenty-five certs will be charged FOL
the whole entertainment this including
refreshments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Strike of acknowledgement

The strike of the longshoremen at
Norfolk Is interfering considerably with
shipping Interests at that port. The
steamer Washington was several hours
late in her arrival yesterday morning
and proceeded to Washington without
stopping at Alexandra. The Newport
News arrived here late this morning.
She stopped here long enough 20 land
her passengers, but no freight WAS put
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Washington Southern Railway-Changs
In Schedule.

Commencing Sunday, April Z, train No. 81
will be known as No. 81, leaving Alexan'
dria 6:4l p. IN. instead of 7:4i p. m. daily, for
Richmond and Seaboard Air Line Railway.
Commencing Monday, April 8, train No. "a
will be know as No "a, arriving at Alexan-
drir 1855 a. NJ. instead Of 9:3s a. N. daily,
from Richmond and Seaboard Air Line Rail
way.
Commencing Sunday, April z, Quantico
accommodation train No. y will leave Alex
andria 1888 p. ~. instead Of 9S5 r. m. except
Saturday. W. P TAYLOR,
apr5 Il Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
School Board.

A meeting of the City school Board
was held last night, Captain Bryant pre-
siding. :.
MIR. Stabler reported that the commit
tee to arrange for an educational exhibit
at the jamestown Exposition, after hear
ing that Mr.. Jenklns, who would have
charge Of such exhibits a. interpretation,
had stated that no moro space Was avail
able, though volumes could be taken
care of, had countermsnded an order fol-
cases In which to display the Alexsn-
dris school exhibit. Later. however,
the committee had learned that space
for exhibit cases conld be obtained, and
now the committee wished further in
structions from the board.
The opinion OF the board was that the
cases had best be ordered and that some
one be sent to look after the exhibit
and see that it Is placed In proper poai-
tIon at the exposition.
The detsils of the matter we're left
with the committee, and Mr.. Yates was
designated to take the exhibit to James
town and see that 1t was properly dis
played.
The Superintendent reported that the
State School Examiners had met In this
CITY since the last meeting end that the
Teacher Institute had been held &C
Cording 10 announcement and had been
we'll attended; the examiners had ex-
smIned, atl the white schools. he also
reported that none OF the schools had
been closed during the past month and
that Mrs. W. II. P. Kelly was now be
Ing employed as a substitute teacher.
A petition from o. Griffin for an in'
crease of pay SIS janitor Of Washington
building was referred to the finance com
,mittee.
Mr.. Yates called attention to the fact
that there we're now but few sites avail
able for school buildings In the city
Peabody building would In time be unh
for school purposes, but would grow 10
value tor business purposes. He thought
this was q good time to petition Council
to appropriate sufficient money to pur'
chase q suitable site for a school build
Ing.
The matte. was generally discussed
but no action was taken.
The exhibit of work Of Lee .Schoo
yesterday was largely attended and muci
praise given to the principal Miss A. V
drigg and pupils for the excellence o
the work which represents many OF TIL
events connected with the history o
Alexandra. At the meeting OF TIL
School Board, Mr.. Yates was appointed
a committee to accompany the exhioi
to jamestown and assist In arranging l,
ia the educational department OF tn
expedition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Republican Meeting.

Chairman Dodge, Of the republican
congressional committee, has issued q
call for 2 meeting OF the committee 10
Alexandria. April lS, TO consider the
ACCESSIBILITY Of calling convention tC
nominate q candidate for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
German.

The Alexandria German Club will
give their last dance of the season at
McBurney's Hall tonight and all ar
engagements have been made for making
the affair one OF the most enjoyable OF
the year.
The Ladies' German to have been
given next week as a return dance to the
Alexaudris German Club has been post
poned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

For Cstsrrh, let me send you free, Just to
prove merit Trial size Box Of DR.. Shops
Catarrah Remedy. 1t is q snow white,
creamy, healing, antiseptic balm that gives
instant relief 70 Cstarrh Of the nose and
thost. Make the free test and zee. Address
DIR. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Large jars so cents.
Sold By +. 6. Leadbeaier 4 Cons, druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

XxTANTED-2s GOOD DRIVERS Tor brick
w wagons. Men who will take good care Of
their teams and make q days work, will be
paid $3.50 day, With steady employment.
NEW WASHINGTON BRICK CO., Abing-
ton, Alexandria county, Va. maTf2 lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
NOTICE.,

Prepare for War in time Of Peace. Coal Is
| Comfort. We are delivering the very best
| grades of Clean Newly mined Coal at bottom
market price. 2,240 lbs. to the ten, promptly
delivered by. ,
| Roth Phones %. l07 south Roys street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
FANCY FLORIDA TOMATOES ~ lac
POIJND

Large sscks Table Belle Flour, SOC; Granu
lated Sugar. &c ID; Potatoes 69c bu.; 5 cans
Tomatoes, Csc: 4 cans Corn, Csc; fresh Eggs
zoe dog; large cans Of Asparagus. Csc.
WIN. P. WOOLLS 4 SON.
Royal and Vol fe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
CANDIDATES.
,TO tbs DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
i THE EIGHTH COMPASSIONATE DIS.
nRTNT Of VIRGINIA

II
i THE EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL Dis
TRICT OF VIRGINIA:
Ia card addressed "To the People OF the
Eighth Congressional District Of Virginia, y
and published in the press Of the district and
otherwise, / have heretofore announced my
views on The questions of moment which now
concern the public.
Adopting that card as part Of this an
nouncement, DOW formally announce my
self candidate for Congress from the Eighth
Congressional district Of Virginia. subject to
the action Of the congressional primary to be
held Wednesday, june 18th, 1871. I.
In the event that shall be nominated and
elected, it will be my earnest desire and am
bition 10 be Of service to my. district, STATE
and country, and TO faithfully represent
every interest, and to justify, by every exer-
ton In my power, the confidence reposed In
me and honor conferred on me by my fellow
democrats respectfully.
c. +. NlCOL.
~. fQoT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

ton. Samuel Fl. PulIiam, IT,, Alfred d
Randolph, III, Charles G. Randolph
IL. Frank r. Reade, a. Rives Sssmoo'
James G.. Wheeler, Francis +. "nltue'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
For SALE.

Two Gee BUILDING LOTS on south
Alfred street, between Prince and Duke
streets. These lots have frontage on Alfred
street of So feet and depth Of 100 feet % q
M 10Y corner King and Royal streets.
ep5St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

TNO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
l TIE EIGHTH al Dis
TRICr OF VIRGINIA;
hereby announce my candidacy for the
democratic nomination for Congress from the
Eighth congressional district, and IN 90 DO
coming primary it shall be my constant aim
and endeayor to represent faithfully the In.
terests of the entire district.
In the course of the campaign | shall en-
deayor to address and meet az many Of the
voters az possible in order that we may get
better acquainted with each other. earn.
estly solicit the support of my fellow demo-
Gratis. Respectfully,
ma2ltf C. c., CARLIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
WANTED,

A young, active. willing, temperate MAN
IN mach goods. One accustomed to handling
marking brush preferred.
an1 I@ +. HARPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Local Matters.
eun and Tids Table.

Sun rises tomorrow ct 5@ q. IN. and sefs
at GIG D. IN. High water at Lab q. M ana
2;22 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
weather Probabilities,

For this section rain and colder tonight
and Saturday: variable winds. becoming
fresh northeaster)y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

Argo Red Salmon ia cleaned and packed
entirely by machine, and not touched by the
human hand. After trying il you will use
no other. ibe per can ct all G ROGERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Russian Suits.

Navy Blue aud Gray serges-" Peter
Thompson" Also choice line Of Washable
Russians" in the new spring styles; sizes
upto7.
Wash Suits, 81. 6s 10 $3.50.
A very special value at Sl95.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

Curtics Brothers SAP MAPLE sYRu,P
Blne Lahl CAT5UP, ASSORTED JANE
aad BAKED BEANS lust recstyed D{
J, O. kJBUKh,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

MATED Bright energetic MAN s man
w aging representative for Alexandria
and Alexandria county, by Richmond manu-
facturer; excellent opening for good hustler.
Address CHARLES +. PE0LEY 923 east
Main street, Richmond. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
WANTED.

MANUFACTURERS YOUNG MEN 10
w work In bottling factory. No cigarette
smokers need apply. Southeast corner Glib
bon and Alfred streets. epr4 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

Also 9 complete lire of Furnishings
Neckwear, Shirts, Blouses. Collars. Cuts,
Hats, Caps, &C., In the very latest styles and
effects. Prices are moderate. quality con-
sidered.
Third hoor-Tenth st.
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esorrstow1 April 5.-Whaf7os7s.
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.,.,ss..s...----s1si-z....-..s.i.-...--s....
MIA ADVERTISE
-. - -.
DRY GOODS
Woodward { LOthrOp,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Correct Caster Clothing
For the Young Man
and for the Boy.
Youths' Suits cut on young mems line'.
Regular peg top trousers. with or Tilnont
eufts. Plenty of styles in light and medium
grays and blue serges. All sizes irom ~ 10
20, or up 10 3tineh chest measure.
$3.50 10 $40 esnh.
For the Boy.
We are showing particularly choice line
of sui.s with knickerbocker trousers: al
shades of grays and plenty navy blue serges.
MANY in siugle and double.hreasted coats.
$500 TO $3.50.
For the Little Boys.
Sailor Suits.
Navy Blue SsrRes, with varions styles of
trimming and embroidery. peter Thomp
son" and many other palmer effects: sizes up
tol2.
Russian Suits.
Navy Blue aud Gray serges-"Peter
Thompson" Also q choice llns Of Washable
Russians" in the new spring styles; sizes
upto7.
Wash Suits, LES TO $3.50.
A very special value at Sl.95.
Furnishings for the Boys.
Also a complete lire of Furnishings-
Neckwear, Shirts, Blouses. Collars. Cuffs,
Hats, Caps, &C., In the very latest styles and
effects. Prices are moderate. quality con-
sidered.
Third Hoor-Tenth st.
Girls New Spring Clothing
We are showing a particularly attractive
line Of Girls' aud Misses' New Spring Suits,
Jackets and Dresses.
We have just received new line Of
Suits for Misses
and Young Ladies.
They are made of very 6ne Panamss, in
beautiful line Of checks and stripe effects. A
smart box JACKIE. style, double-bressted, with
ssmi.tight back, loose front, and low'cut,
wide, mannish reTers; full plated skirt;
siEes IL. l6. and IS (S2, "a, aud Sc Inch bust
measure).
$3.50 each. Regularly worth $50.
We also call attention to our excellent
line Of
Fine Tailor-made Suits for
Misses and Young Ladies
Which we are showing in O splendid collec.
ton of fancy light mixtures. These are
made box,jacket style. with plated skirt,
aud have contrasting cloth collars: sizes IA,
16, and IS.
Special value tl2.5O each.
Also showing splendid collection
Girls and Misses New
Coats and Jackets.
Third Aoor-G st.
WOODWARD { LOThROf,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
DRY GOODS
Woodward & LOthrOp,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Correct Easter Clothing
For the Young Man
and for the Boy.

Yonths' Suits cut on young. mems line'.
Reyul4r peg top trousers. with OF Tithout
cuts. Plenty Of styles in light and medin n
grsvs and blue serges. All sizes from II 10
20, or up TO finch chest measure.
SI2.60 70 so eanh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
For the Little Boys.

Navy Blue Serees. with varions styles of
trimming and embroidery. Peter Thomp'
son" and many other palmer effects: sizes up
tol2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05

Manassas. Vs.. April 4, 1907.
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For the Boy.

We sre showing particularly ehoice line
of sui.s with knickerbocker trousers: all
shades of grays and plenty navy blue serges.
Many in siugle and double'hreasted coats.
$500 10 $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-05
Furnishings for the Boys.

A very special value at Sl.95.
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1se-The Finest Of Everything
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Incarnation" Her Theme

Mrs. Alice Boltlng Copeland OF Califor-
MIA, member OF the Theosophical society.
lectured at the Churchill house last even
ing The subject OF her theme was
Teachings and Proof OF Incarnation"
She said In part: "All great truths need to
be taught anew from age TO age. A glance
at all the great religions OF the world
shows how much they have departed from
the primitive teaching.
"One OF the great truths that the Master
Jesus brought forth was a reiteration OF
a once wel-known law OF the universe,
that we reap what we SOW.
"Supplementing this law by affording
due opportunity for. its operation, is this
other law of reincsrnation, well known
even in Christendom during the first few
years OF it's history, whereby the soul re-
turns to earth again and again I'm human
form. reaping the harvest of seed for
merly sown and progressing by expert
ence. until at last the divine self shall
have completely assimilated to itself the
whole nature.
"rhe soul OF man never passes. into an
animal body. Eternal progression does not
lie I'm that direction. Incarnation Is never
into the animal kingdom, and the doc
trlne OF reincarnation has nothing what
ever to do with the vagary OF transmigra-
tion into animal forms"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
MRS. \. N. SMITH
WAS A WOMAN
OF MYSTERY

New York, Nov. 2.-The mystery which
surrounds Mrs. Nicholas NJ. Smith. who
on Saturday killed her husband set fire
to her home i'm New Rochelle and then
committed suicide, is no nearer solution
as time passes. In fact IL steadily In
Creases.
For 20 years the woman claimed that
she was Grace Bulkeley, a daughter OF
the late Lieut-Goy. William H. Bulkeley,
of Connecticut, and all her friends be-
TO tell them that she had been married
to David Van Shaak. who afterwards
died. The real Grace Bulkeley Is alive,
as Is her husband, David Van Shaak.
Walter G. Medhurst. Mrs. Smiths first
husband, says that he married her In
1891, and that she then told him that she
was Grace Bulkeey.
She was the most beautiful girl / ever
saw" he said. II don't think that she
was more than II years old and had been
in the city for some time. After we were
married and went TO live i'm Eighth ave-
nue. near Fifty-Seventh street, she told
me the story OF her life. She said that
she was the daughter OF Lieut.-Gov w.
II. Bulkeley of Hartford, and that she
had fallen In love with New York trav-
with him. They came To New York and
wired her father than they Were mar
ried. The Bulkeleys promptly disowned
her, adopted a cousin from the large
Bulkeley family in Connecticut and pro-
ceeded to forget that she had ever lived.
The cousin had the same name as her
SELF
In 1892 Medhurst divorced his young
wife, and he promptly lost trace Of her.